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MARVEL COMICS

STAR WARS BOUNTY HUNTERS #2

SPROUSE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK VAR

(W) Ethan Sacks (A) Paolo Villanelli (CA) Chris Sprouse

BOUNTY HUNTERS DRAW FIRST BLOOD! •  Cyborg bounty hunter VALANCE will stop at nothing to find his old mentor, NAKANO LASH, after her stinging betrayal years earlier. •  But other bounty hunters have taken the job after a vicious crime lord put out the hit. Everyone's got a reason to go after the traitorous Nautolan. •  BOSSK, BOBA FETT and a slew of new killers are hot on Lash's trail. Can Valance get to her first? And what could have possibly made Lash break her word and betray her fellow hunters? The truth could shake the foundations of the criminal underworld in the galaxy! Rated T

MARVEL COMICS

STAR WARS DARTH VADER #2

(W) Greg Pak (A) Raffaele Ienco (CA) In-Hyuk Lee

THE FACE OF THE QUEEN! •  In the wake of the shocking revelations of The Empire Strikes Back, DARTH VADER continues his quest for revenge against everyone who hid his son Luke from him. •  But when his search takes him deep into his past, he uncovers a hauntingly familiar face that will challenge everything he knows. Rated T

MARVEL COMICS

STAR WARS DARTH VADER #2

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(W) Greg Pak (A) Raffaele Ienco (CA) Chris Sprouse

THE FACE OF THE QUEEN! •  In the wake of the shocking revelations of The Empire Strikes Back, DARTH VADER continues his quest for revenge against everyone who hid his son Luke from him. •  But when his search takes him deep into his past, he uncovers a hauntingly familiar face that will challenge everything he knows. Rated T

DK PUBLISHING CO

STAR WARS EXTRAORDINARY DROIDS HC

(W) Na (A) Na (CA) Na

This Star Wars guide showcases a world of droids in close-up detail. Arranged from smallest to biggest, more than 50 droids of the galaxy are revealed with stunning photography and gorgeous artwork. The evocative descriptions will delight children and let them discover amazing droid facts, such as what tools R2-D2 uses and why GNK droids make a "gonk gonk" noise! Each page features fun droid facts and detailed close-up photographs for children to pore over, including firm favorites such as C-3PO and BB-8 as well as more unusual ones such as Professor Huyang, police droids, tiny probe droids, and new The Rise of Skywalker droid D-O.

CARLTON BOOKS

STAR WARS GALACTIC EXPLORERS GUIDE HC

(W) Jason Fry

This fact-packed book-plus-app is an interactive guide to key planets from the Star Wars galaxy. It contains plenty of information, photographs, and diagrams on the page, and the latest Augmented Reality technology brings many interactive elements to enhance the reading experience. The traveler's guide is a unique tool and a fun reference work. Observe, wonder, and engage with these amazing elements and immerse yourself fully into the galaxy that's far, far away.

MARVEL COMICS

STAR WARS LEGENDS EPIC COLLECTION CLONE WARS TP #3

(W) John Ostrander (A) Jan Duursema (CA) Jan Duursema

Tales of the legendary Clone Wars! Renegade Jedi Quinlan Vos has crept closer than ever to the dark side of the Force - and now he must not only confront his former student Aayla Secura and his old friend Obi-Wan Kenobi but also place his fate in the hands of the Jedi Council itself! Meanwhile, the newly knighted Anakin Skywalker and the evil Sith apprentice Ventress have become obsessed with defeating one another. Could this be their final battle at last? Plus: Discover the origin of the murderous villain General Grievous! The race to Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith begins here! Collecting STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #68-73, STAR WARS: GENERAL GRIEVOUS #1-4, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2006: STAR WARS, STAR WARS: OBSESSION #1-5 and material from STAR WARS VISIONARIES and STAR WARS TALES #17. Rated T

MARVEL COMICS

STAR WARS LEGENDS EPIC COLLECTION LEGACY TP #3

(W) John Ostrander (A) Jan Duursema (CA) Jan Duursema

In the far future of Star Wars, nothing is what it seems! Cade Skywalker and his crew are back to their old pirating ways, but they soon find themselves stranded on Tatooine - with a trio of Black Sun assassins on their trail! Elsewhere, Imperial deep-cover agent Morrigan Corde has plans of her own. She'll stop at nothing to find Cade - but the ghost of Luke Skywalker just might find him first! Meanwhile, with Darth Krayt missing, the evil Sith Darth Wyyrlok has proclaimed himself the new emperor of the galaxy. But the other Sith have their own ideas! And when the overthrown Empire-in-exile prepares to take back control of the galaxy with its own Force users, will the Jedi join them to defeat a common enemy? Collecting STAR WARS: LEGACY (2006) #37-40 and #42-50, and STAR WARS: LEGACY - WAR #1-6. Rated T

VIZ MEDIA LLC

STAR WARS LEGENDS OF LUKE SKYWALKER GN MANGA

(W) Ken Liu (A) Akira Himekawa (CA) Akira Himekawa

Luke Skywalker? I thought he was a myth.- Rey Who is Luke Skywalker? Across the galaxies many have heard his name, but few have met the legendary Jedi. There are those who call him a merciless war criminal, others say he's not even a human, but a droid! Whether he is myth or man, those who claim they've encountered the elusive Luke Skywalker all have an unforgettable adventure to share. For older teen audiences.

DISNEY LUCASFILM PRESS

STAR WARS QUEENS SHADOW SC NOVEL

(W) E K Johnston

Written by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Ahsoka! When Padmé Naberrie, "Queen Amidala" of Naboo, steps down from her position, she is asked by the newly-elected queen to become Naboo's representative in the Galactic Senate. Padmé is unsure about taking on the new role, but cannot turn down the request to serve her people. Together with her most loyal handmaidens, Padmé must figure out how to navigate the treacherous waters of politics and forge a new identity beyond the queen's shadow.

MARVEL COMICS

STAR WARS RISE KYLO REN #4 (OF 4)

(W) Charles Soule (A) Will Sliney (CA) E.M. Gist

SINS OF THE SON •  The Rise of KYLO REN concludes, as BEN SOLO, once the Jedi's greatest hope, is swallowed by the Dark Side. •  It is his destiny - and if there was ever another path, SNOKE and the KNIGHTS OF REN made certain he could not see it. •  From Ben, to Ren... and now he is lost. Rated T

DYNAMIC FORCES

STAR WARS RISE KYLO REN #1 SOULE SGN #0

WITH BEN SOLO'S FALL... COMES KYLO REN'S RISE! Young Ben Solo is legendary Jedi Luke Skywalker's most promising pupil. As the son of Rebel Alliance heroes Leia Organa and Han Solo, as well as Luke's own nephew, Ben has the potential to be a great force for light in the galaxy. But the Skywalker legacy casts a long shadow, the currents of the dark side run deep, and Darth Vader's blood runs in Ben's veins. Voices call from both his past and his future, telling him who he must be. He will shatter, he will be reforged, his destiny will be revealed. Snoke awaits. The Knights of Ren await. Ben Solo's path to his true self begins here. FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.

DEL REY

STAR WARS RISE OF SKYWALKER EXPANDED ED HC

(W) Rae Carson

The Skywalker saga reaches its epic conclusion in this expanded novelization of the highly anticipated movie: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Developed with the guidance of Lucasfilm and the film creative team, this novelization features new and expanded scenes providing greater insight into the finale of the Skywalker saga.

IDW PUBLISHING

STARCADIA QUEST HEART OF A STAR TP

(W) James Roberts (A) Aurelio Mazzara (CA) Nicoletta Baldari

CMON games brings their most beloved game properties to graphic novels! The Starcadia universe is expanding for the first time with all new stories. Expanding the world of Starcadia Quest, the latest stand-alone game in the Arcadia Quest family where players fight alien monsters and each other, find new gear, explore the far reaches of space, and do their best to not become alien chow.

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT

STARCRAFT WARCHEST SHADOW WARS COMPLETE COLL

(W) Josh Elder (A) Ramanda Kamarga (CA) Various

A fragile ceasefire exists between the Terrans, Protoss, and Zerg, but that hasn't stopped them from finding new ways to spill each other's blood. On a fringe world called Adena, a corrupt Dominion commander risks conflict between the three races for his own insatiable greed. The people who pay the price for his avarice are frontline grunts Elms, Contreras, and Yong. But for them, Adena is only the beginning of a long journey: one filled with deadly black-market deals, zerg infestation, and Elm's burgeoning psionic abilities.

DARK HORSE COMICS

STARSHIP DOWN #1 (OF 4)

(W) Justin Giampaoli (A) Andrea Mutti (CA) Andrea Mutti

A cultural anthropologist consults with US Naval Intelligence to investigate the discovery of an extraterrestrial ship buried under the ice for thousands of years in Siberia. The meddling Russians, Vatican officials, the international media spotlight, and her own insecurities all threaten her efforts to keep the fabric of society from crumbling. o A brand-new thriller with blistering art from Andrea Mutti.

IMAGE COMICS

STEALTH #1 (OF 6)

(W) Mike Costa (A) Nate Bellegarde (CA) Jason Howard

SERIES PREMIERE! For decades, Stealth has waged war on crime in Detroit, but now he's taken his pursuit of justice too far. Only reporter Tony Barber knows that behind Stealth's reckless behavior is an older man battling Alzheimer's-his father. A father unwilling to accept that he's no longer the hero this city needs... with enemies all too eager to force his retirement. Created by ROBERT KIRKMAN and MARC SILVESTRI, STEALTH is an action-packed series, perfect for readers who enjoy Black Panther and Iron Man.

DARK HORSE COMICS

STEAM TP

(W) Eva de la Cruz (A) Duane Ford (CA) Adela Cruz

A young boy named Arlo escapes his abusive guardians on Earth, through an intergalactic portal to the steam-powered planet of Pother.  While there he discovers that his long-lost father inadvertently helped a powerful corporation from Earth, in their efforts to deplete the planet's resources.  In an attempt to set things right, Arlo joins a small group of resisters from Pother, as they work to both remove this dangerous organization from their world and protect the planet's indigenous beings.  Through this epic adventure, Arlo discovers his own self-worth, and perhaps even his life's ultimate destiny. o Steampunk for kids!

DARK HORSE COMICS

STEEPLE TP

(W) John Allison (A) John Allison (CA) John Allison

A supernatural tale of friendship, the devil, and moral gray areas. Two women with wildly different worldviews become unlikely friends as they navigate the supernatural happenings in a sleepy coastal parish-and soon find themselves forced to choose sides in the war between good and evil, facing demons, curses, and a miniature Rapture! Collects issues #1-#5 of the series Steeple. "Steeple has all the charm of John Allison's previous work with a nice supernatural bend." Horror DNA

STORM KING PRODUCTIONS, INC

STORM KIDS MONICA BLEUE WEREWOLF STORY #4 (OF 5)

(W) Steve Niles (A) Damien Worm (CA) Damien Worm

Monica's powers of detection take them deep within the city, but tracking a savage killer puts her and her father into terrible danger. Do they have the ability to fight such a monster on their own?

MARVEL COMICS

STRANGE ACADEMY #1

(W) Skottie Young (A) Humberto Ramos (CA) Humberto Ramos

A SORCERER SCHOOL FOR THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! The Marvel Universe has mysteriously changed in such an alarming way that Doctor Strange has done what he's avoided for decades; he's opened a school for young sorcerers. Young people from around the world with aptitude in magic have been brought together in New Orleans to study the Mystic Arts under Strange, Brother Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Hellstrom and ALL your favorite Marvel magicians. But with all the new magical threats, is it too late?! Rated T

MARVEL COMICS

STRANGE ACADEMY #1

RAMOS DESIGN VAR

(W) Skottie Young (A) Humberto Ramos (CA) Humberto Ramos

A SORCERER SCHOOL FOR THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! The Marvel Universe has mysteriously changed in such an alarming way that Doctor Strange has done what he's avoided for decades; he's opened a school for young sorcerers. Young people from around the world with aptitude in magic have been brought together in New Orleans to study the Mystic Arts under Strange, Brother Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Hellstrom and ALL your favorite Marvel magicians. But with all the new magical threats, is it too late?! Rated T

MARVEL COMICS

STRANGE ACADEMY #1

JS CAMPBELL VAR

(W) Skottie Young (A) Humberto Ramos (CA) J. Scott Campbell

A SORCERER SCHOOL FOR THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! The Marvel Universe has mysteriously changed in such an alarming way that Doctor Strange has done what he's avoided for decades; he's opened a school for young sorcerers. Young people from around the world with aptitude in magic have been brought together in New Orleans to study the Mystic Arts under Strange, Brother Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Hellstrom and ALL your favorite Marvel magicians. But with all the new magical threats, is it too late?! Rated T

MARVEL COMICS

STRANGE ACADEMY #1

CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT VAR

(W) Skottie Young (A) Humberto Ramos

A SORCERER SCHOOL FOR THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! The Marvel Universe has mysteriously changed in such an alarming way that Doctor Strange has done what he's avoided for decades; he's opened a school for young sorcerers. Young people from around the world with aptitude in magic have been brought together in New Orleans to study the Mystic Arts under Strange, Brother Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Hellstrom and ALL your favorite Marvel magicians. But with all the new magical threats, is it too late?! Rated T

MARVEL COMICS

STRANGE ACADEMY #1

YOUNG VAR

(W) Skottie Young (A) Humberto Ramos (CA) Skottie Young

A SORCERER SCHOOL FOR THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! The Marvel Universe has mysteriously changed in such an alarming way that Doctor Strange has done what he's avoided for decades; he's opened a school for young sorcerers. Young people from around the world with aptitude in magic have been brought together in New Orleans to study the Mystic Arts under Strange, Brother Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Hellstrom and ALL your favorite Marvel magicians. But with all the new magical threats, is it too late?! Rated T

DC COMICS

(W) Tom King (A) Mitch Gerads (CA) Mitch Gerads

After winning five Eisner Awards and topping year-end "best of lists," the comic book of 2019 was Mister Miracle. The comic book of 2020 will be Strange Adventures. The Mister Miracle team of writer Tom King and artist Mitch Gerads are joined by fan-favorite artist Evan "Doc" Shaner to bring you an epic tale in the tradition of Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns, and DC: The New Frontier-a story of blood, war, and love that readers will be talking about for years to come. Adam Strange is the hero of Rann, a man famous throughout the galaxy for his bravery and honor. After leading his adopted home to victory in a great planetary war, Adam and his wife Alanna retire to Earth, where they are greeted by cheers, awards, and parades. But not all is as happy and nice as it seems, as the decisions Adam made during battles on Rann come back to haunt his family and threaten the entire DC Universe. And now a surprise DC hero will have to choose between saving Adam Strange and saving the world.   A story like no other, Strange Adventures is an ambitious, thrilling, shocking, and beautiful 12-issue saga that will push Adam Strange to the breaking point-and beyond!