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(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Carmine Di Giandomenico (CA) Danny Miki

"PERFECT STORM" part five! With the Flash Family hot on his heels, Barry takes the fight to Grodd. If he's going to survive, he'll need to steal his powers back and stop Grodd by any means necessary!

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(W) Mark Waid (A) Mike Wieringo (CA) Mike Wieringo

After the events of ZERO HOUR, the Flash-a.k.a. Wally West-gets a glimpse of the future and doesn't like what he sees! Meanwhile he and Impulse have a rematch with Kobra's forces. But something seems off about Wally's speed, which leaves him looking not quite like himself. But even as he tries to deal with his own personal problems, issues with Impulse begin to arise and Wally must seek out the help of Max Mercury. Collects THE FLASH #0 and #95-105 and THE FLASH ANNUAL #8.  

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(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Carmine Di Giandomenico (CA) Karl Kerschl

A new storm brews over Central City and disproves the old adage about lightning never, well...you know. Just as Barry begins to feel overwhelmed fighting crime, a new speedster debuts-but where did this amazing new friend come from? Spinning directly out of the epic events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH, the Fastest Man Alive finds himself at the center of a DC Universe at a crossroads-and reeling from the reemergence of his protégé, Wally West! Collects issues #1-12 and THE FLASH: REBIRTH #1.

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(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Carmine Giandomenico (CA) Jason Fabok

The Rogues have sprung a deadly cat-and-mouse game that will have the Fastest Man Alive on the run across the globe! Is the Scarlet Speedster fast enough to stop five diabolical crimes? Then, the aftermath of "THE BUTTON" has left Barry Allen at a crossroads. Can he mend his relationship with Kid Flash? Green Lantern Hal Jordan offers some advice, but the Flash doesn't have time to make a decision, thanks to the return of the Reverse-Flash! Collects issues #14-27.

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(W) John Broome (A) Carmine Infantino (CA) Evan Shaner

The Flash and Kid Flash team up in these stories from THE FLASH #164-199, featuring their battles against Reverse-Flash, Gorilla Grodd, Captain Cold and Heat Wave, Abra Kadabra, Dr. Light and more! Includes guest-appearances by Green Lantern, the Golden Age Flash and Superman!

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(W) John Broome (A) Carmine Infantino (CA) Evan Shaner

In these adventures from the early 1960s, Abra Kadrabra transforms the Flash into a puppet! Plus, the Scarlet Speedster meets the Elongated Man to take on Captain Cold, gets help from Kid Flash against an alien invasion and travels to Earth-2 to help the Justice Society battle Vandal Savage! And don't miss appearances by Rogues including Pied Piper, Reverse-Flash, Heat Wave, the Trickster, Weather Wizard and Mr. Element in these stories from THE FLASH #133-147.

VERTICAL COMICS

FLYING WITCH GN #5

(W) Chihiro Ichizuka (A) Chihiro Ichizuka (CA) Chihiro Ichizuka

Makoto returns to rural Japan to work on her magic after being away for six years. In her new home, she along with her black cat Chito, share some of what she has learned as she gets used to living in a slower and more curious part of the country.

IDW PUBLISHING

FOUR SISTERS HC #1

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(W) Cati Baur (A) Malika Ferdjoukh (CA) Malika Ferdjoukh

Bereaved by the death of their parents, five sisters live in a seaside villa full of nooks and mystery-growing up together, sharing their grief, experiences, and love. The oldest becomes the head of the family. Book One is narrated by the youngest sister, Enid. A free spirit, she enjoys wandering alone and talking to animals and anything she meets. Her best friend Gulliver is, like her, offbeat and creative. When Enid begins hearing ghost-like screams, the two friends embark on a scary adventure. These sisters are not perfect, and they may not always get along, but in times of need, they can always count on one another. •  Each of the four books in the series is narrated by a different one of the younger sisters! •  Nominated for the Best Children's Graphic Novel Award at the Angoulême International Comics Festival.

RED 5 COMICS

FRACTURED MIND #1

(W) James Gilarte (A) David Anton Gamis (CA) David Anton Gamis

The serial killer known only as "The Crippler" has been terrorizing a small town, abducting teenage girls who are never heard from again. Never until Christie Laurence escapes from his clutches.  Now she's Detective Johnson and Stephenson's only clue to finding The Crippler, but first it means discovering Christie's own dark secrets.

KODANSHA COMICS

FRAU FAUST GN #4

(W) Kore Yamazaki (A) Kore Yamazaki (CA) Kore Yamazaki

A century after a scholar made a deal with a devil in exchange for eternal life, the story of Faust has passed into legend. But the real Faust is not a stuffy professorial man, but a woman, still on the run with her homunculus servant. When the magnetic, bespectacled woman passes through a provincial town, she adds a young orphan named Marion, looking for an escape, to her group. The next stop: A church basement, where a disembodied demon's arm lies sealed away, and an officer of the Inquisition name Lorenzo waits to spring a trap for the blasphemer.

CHAPTERHOUSE PUBLISHING, INC

FREELANCE SEASON 2 #0

(W) Andrew Wheeler (A) Juan Samu (CA) Vaneda Vireak

The Chapterverse continues at its new price point of $1.99! A new era of adventures continues for of one of Canada's original heroes! Tasha Kolchak and Sidika Khan are in the clutches of the American military, and Lance Valiant has been separated from them. With help from an old friend, he'll learn more about his past - and about his newest enemy, Sabre.

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FROM LONE MOUNTAIN GN

(W) John Porcellino (A) John Porcellino (CA) John Porcellino

John Porcellino makes his love of home and of nature the anchors in an increasingly turbulent world. He slows down and visits the forests, fields, streams, and overgrown abandoned lots that surround every city. He studies the flora and fauna around us. He looks at the overlooked. Porcellino also digs deep into a quintessential American endeavour, the road trip. Uprooting his comfortable life several times in From Lone Mountain, John drives through the country weaving from small town to small town, experiencing America in slow motion, avoiding the sameness of airports and overwhelming hustle of major cities. Grand themes of King-Cat are visited and stated more eloquently than ever before: serendipity, memory, and the quest for meaning in the everyday.

KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT

FRUIT NINJA FRENZY FORCE #1

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(W) Joe Casey (A) Mike Rosenzweig (CA) Remy Eisu Mokhtar

Four modern-day Fruit Ninjas rise to rediscover the long lost art of Juice Jitsu! Their mission:  to unlock hidden powers through the slicing of fruit and to protect their neighbours from bizarre villains they never knew existed! In this fruity first issue, the Frenzy Force battle their first real-life enemy, an ancient ninja with a score to settle. Based on the hit animated series (the first episode alone had over 16 million viewers) spinning off of the second highest-selling mobile game of all time with over 1 billion downloads. Cover A features a bonus animation cel cover on the flipside!

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FRUIT NINJA FRENZY FORCE #1

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(W) Joe Casey (A) Mike Rosenzweig (CA) Remy Eisu Mokhtar

Four modern-day Fruit Ninjas rise to rediscover the long lost art of Juice Jitsu! Their mission - to unlock hidden powers through the slicing of fruit and to protect their neighbours from bizarre villains they never knew existed! In this fruity first issue, the Frenzy Force battle their first real-life enemy, an ancient ninja with a score to settle.  Based on the hit animated series (the first episode alone had over 16 million viewers) spinning off of the second highest-selling mobile game of all time with over 1 billion downloads.

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FURTHER ADV OF NICK WILSON #3 (OF 5)

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(W) Eddie Gorodetsky (A) Steve Sadowski (CA) Pete Woods

Nick just made a big decision about his future while his past creeps up on him at his high school reunion! Everybody worries about how they measure up against their classmates, but imagine if all of them saw you crash and burn on CNN. Now, Nick must battle his own self-doubts, face all those former students who knew him, and try to prove to them that he really is not the least likely to succeed-even if he is taking the worst job in the world.

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FURTHER ADV OF NICK WILSON #3 (OF 5)

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(W) Eddie Gorodetsky (A) Steve Sadowski (CA) Ian Churchill

Nick just made a big decision about his future while his past creeps up on him at his high school reunion! Everybody worries about how they measure up against their classmates, but imagine if all of them saw you crash and burn on CNN. Now, Nick must battle his own self-doubts, face all those former students who knew him, and try to prove to them that he really is not the least likely to succeed-even if he is taking the worst job in the world.

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(W) Jeff Parker (A) Steve Lieber (CA) Guillem March

An alien threatens to pressure the Earth into "joining" a galactic empire...and not voluntarily! The first line of defense...the mighty Mightor! Guest appearances by Jonny Quest and Hadji!

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(W) Jeff Parker (A) Steve Lieber (CA) Stéphane Roux

An alien threatens to pressure the Earth into "joining" a galactic empire...and not voluntarily! The first line of defense...the mighty Mightor! Guest appearances by Jonny Quest and Hadji!

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(W) Jeff Parker (A) Ariel Olivetti (CA) Ariel Olivetti

After the thrilling events of FUTURE QUEST, a new adventure begins! Space Ghost and his young wards Jan and Jace team up with the Herculoids to rebuild the mighty Space Force. Will they rise again to become defenders of the galaxy? Or is there something lurking in the shadows ready to stop them for good? Collects issues #1-3 and #5-7.

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(W) Jeff Parker (A) Evan "Doc" Shaner (CA) Evan "Doc" Shaner

When worlds collide, it's up to Hanna-Barbera's best-known action heroes to save the day! Johnny Quest, Space Ghost, the Herculoids and more are reimagined in this new collection! When Jonny Quest and his adoptive brother Hadji make a startling discovery in the swamplands of Florida, they are pulled into an epic struggle between the Space Rangers and a dangerous villain who threatens the galaxy. Now, it's up to the combined forces of Jonny Quest, Space Ghost, the Herculoids, Birdman, Frankenstein Jr., the Impossibles, the Galaxy Trio and Mightor to stop him and save their universe! Collects FUTURE QUEST #1-6!

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GAME OF THRONES CLASH OF KINGS #9

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(W) George R. R. Martin (A) Mel Rubi (CA) Mike S. Miller

George R.R. Martin's epic A Song of Ice and Fire series continues with this latest installment of A Clash of Kings!

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GAME OF THRONES CLASH OF KINGS #9

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(W) George R. R. Martin (A) Mel Rubi (CA) Mel Rubi

George R.R. Martin's epic A Song of Ice and Fire series continues with this latest installment of A Clash of Kings!

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GASOLINA TP #1

(W) Sean Mackiewicz (A) Niko Walter (CA) Niko Walter

Fugitives. Rebels. Newlyweds. Amalia and Randy have played many roles in order to survive. Now, they must become unlikely leaders in the fight against a new cartel, who unleash monsters on their enemies to ignite the most inhuman war Mexico-and the world-has ever seen. Narcos meets Alien in this new series from SEAN MACKIEWICZ and NIKO WALTER. Collects GASOLINA #1-6

IDW PUBLISHING

GEARS OF WAR RISE OF RAAM #3

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(W) Kurtis J. Wiebe (A) Max Dunbar (CA) Ryan Brown

One of the most iconic villains of the Gears of War universe takes the spotlight! Years before he became the bane of humanity on Emergence Day, RAAM rose through the ranks to take leadership of the Locust Horde armies thanks to his intelligence, strength, and ruthlessness. Now, witness that swift and brutal ascent in... The Rise of RAAM! * Gears of Wars makes an explosive return to comics! * Featuring the origin story of General RAAM! * Variant covers by legendary artist Whilce Portacio! * Gears of War is a global entertainment franchise that continues to deliver on high-fidelity storytelling along with heroic characters. It's a mutliplatform property that extends beyond just gaming into global publishing, apparel, toys, and collectibles.

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GEARS OF WAR RISE OF RAAM #3

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(W) Kurtis J. Wiebe (A) Max Dunbar (CA) Whilce Portacio

One of the most iconic villains of the Gears of War universe takes the spotlight! Years before he became the bane of humanity on Emergence Day, RAAM rose through the ranks to take leadership of the Locust Horde armies thanks to his intelligence, strength, and ruthlessness. Now, witness that swift and brutal ascent in... The Rise of RAAM! * Gears of Wars makes an explosive return to comics! * Featuring the origin story of General RAAM! * Variant covers by legendary artist Whilce Portacio! * Gears of War is a global entertainment franchise that continues to deliver on high-fidelity storytelling along with heroic characters. It's a mutliplatform property that extends beyond just gaming into global publishing, apparel, toys, and collectibles.