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ALIEN ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY #2 (OF 5)

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(W) Cristiano Seixas (A) Guilherme Balbi (CA) Guilherme Balbi

The intercepted voice transmission has been interpreted-a dire warning . . . but is it too late? As the crew continues to survey the massive pyramid structure, they find an entrance. Who goes in, won't come out alone . . . Adapted from the original 1976 screenplay by Dan O'Bannon (author of Moebius's The Long Tomorrow, cowriter of Total Recall, writer/director of The Return of the Living Dead).

ALIEN ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY #2 (OF 5)

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(W) Cristiano Seixas (A) Guilherme Balbi (CA) Walter Simonson

The intercepted voice transmission has been interpreted-a dire warning . . . but is it too late? As the crew continues to survey the massive pyramid structure, they find an entrance. Who goes in, won't come out alone . . . Adapted from the original 1976 screenplay by Dan O'Bannon (author of Moebius's The Long Tomorrow, cowriter of Total Recall, writer/director of The Return of the Living Dead).

ART OF RICK & MORTY HC #2

(W) Albro Lundy (A) Justin Roiland

This full-color hardcover artbook showcases the third and fourth seasons of the animated science-fiction adventures of everyone's favorite alcoholic scientist and his grandson! Rick and Morty are back, baby! They never even left! Reruns, dog! Streaming! Anyway, grab your portal gun and get back to exploring the creation of this beloved TV series with its comical characters and their interdimensional counterparts, wack-a-doo aliens, and far-out locations.    Dark Horse Books and Adult Swim offer another peek beneath the creators' curtain with The Art of Rick and Morty Volume 2. More concept art! More creator commentary! More stuff! o The deluxe edition features: o An acetate sleeve with Rick and Morty's silhouettes o Gilded edges and a ribbon marker o A glow-in-the-dark lithograph print o Replicas of Rick's iconic bumper stickers

ART OF RICK & MORTY HC DLX ED #2

(W) Albro Lundy (A) Justin Roiland

This full-color hardcover artbook showcases the third and fourth seasons of the animated science-fiction adventures of everyone's favorite alcoholic scientist and his grandson! Rick and Morty are back, baby! They never even left! Reruns, dog! Streaming! Anyway, grab your portal gun and get back to exploring the creation of this beloved TV series with its comical characters and their interdimensional counterparts, wack-a-doo aliens, and far-out locations.    Dark Horse Books and Adult Swim offer another peek beneath the creators' curtain with The Art of Rick and Morty Volume 2. More concept art! More creator commentary! More stuff! o The deluxe edition features: o An acetate sleeve with Rick and Morty's silhouettes o Gilded edges and a ribbon marker o A glow-in-the-dark lithograph print o Replicas of Rick's iconic bumper stickers

BANG #3 (OF 5)

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(W) Matt Kindt (A) Wilfredo Torres (CA) Wilfredo Torres

Dr. Queen, scientist extraordinaire, is on the cutting edge of technology, industry, and-with the help of her telepathically controlled super car-terrorist butt kicking. But when things go south in her attempt to take down a hacking supervillain's diabolical plans, Queen finds that the lines between truth and fiction are blurred, and she's drafted into a war to save reality itself. "BANG! is a fun, twisty spy thriller with a great meta-twist."-Jay Faerber

BANG #3 (OF 5)

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(W) Matt Kindt (A) Wilfredo Torres (CA) Matt Kindt

Dr. Queen, scientist extraordinaire, is on the cutting edge of technology, industry, and-with the help of her telepathically controlled super car-terrorist butt kicking. But when things go south in her attempt to take down a hacking supervillain's diabolical plans, Queen finds that the lines between truth and fiction are blurred, and she's drafted into a war to save reality itself.

BILL & TED ARE DOOMED #1 (OF 4)

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(W) Evan Dorkin (A) Roger Langridge (CA) Evan Dorkin

After defeating the evil dictator De Nomolos in Bogus Journey in 1995, things aren't looking as excellent as they should for either Bill and Ted or Wyld Stallyns. There's tension in the band and worry at home. Bill and Ted's obsessiveness with writing the one song to bring peace to the world is affecting their playing and their relationships with their families. The band is losing favor with fans and the future isn't shaping up as they were all led to believe it would from past (and future) events. Desperate for a solution Bill and Ted burst in to announce their great idea to revive the band's fortunes: A world tour to spread the love-and the rock, and the love of the rock-to the world.

BILL & TED ARE DOOMED #1 (OF 4)

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(W) Evan Dorkin (A) Roger Langridge (CA) Roger Langridge

After defeating the evil dictator De Nomolos in Bogus Journey in 1995, things aren't looking as excellent as they should for either Bill and Ted or Wyld Stallyns. There's tension in the band and worry at home. Bill and Ted's obsessiveness with writing the one song to bring peace to the world is affecting their playing and their relationships with their families. The band is losing favor with fans and the future isn't shaping up as they were all led to believe it would from past (and future) events. Desperate for a solution Bill and Ted burst in to announce their great idea to revive the band's fortunes: A world tour to spread the love-and the rock, and the love of the rock-to the world.

BIOWARE STORIES FROM 25 YEARS OF GAME DEV HC

(W) BioWare

From BioWare's isometric role-playing roots to its intense space operas and living worlds, chart the legendary game studio's first 25 years in this massive retrospective. See what it took to make games in those wild early days. Pore over details of secret, canceled projects. Discover the genesis of beloved characters and games. Includes never-before-seen art and photos anchored by candid stories from developers past and present.

BLACKWOOD MOURNING AFTER #4 (OF 4)

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(W) Evan Dorkin (A) Veronica Fish (CA) Veronica Fish

The Dark Wisdom conspiracy is revealed as the traitors make their move, and a sentient mass of interdimensional organ meat invades Dean Ogden's funeral. Making matters weirder, Chimp Ho Tep is on the loose and out for revenge, even if it means harpooning a student or two. The fur flies-as does the flesh-in the fiery finale of our four-issue frightfest. Phew!

BLACKWOOD MOURNING AFTER #4 (OF 4)

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(W) Evan Dorkin (A) Veronica Fish (CA) Andy Fish

The Dark Wisdom conspiracy is revealed as the traitors make their move, and a sentient mass of interdimensional organ meat invades Dean Ogden's funeral. Making matters weirder, Chimp Ho Tep is on the loose and out for revenge, even if it means harpooning a student or two. The fur flies-as does the flesh-in the fiery finale of our four-issue frightfest. Phew!

CRIMINAL MACABRE THE BIG BLEED OUT TP

(W) Steve Niles (A) Gyula Nemeth (CA) Gyula Nemeth

Supernatural detective Cal McDonald, found wandering the streets as a disheveled vagrant, is ripped from his self-imposed retirement to resume his monster-killing career. But Cal is reluctant to return to the fray. What has the hard-bitten investigator so shaken? It's a long story that begins with a beautiful woman who happens to be a vampire . . . and ends with a bang. Collects the four-issue miniseries. "Niles [is] one of the greatest 'monster comic' writers of the last decade."-Bloody Disgusting

CRITICAL ROLE VOX MACHINA ORIGINS LIBRARY ED HC #1

(W) Matthew Colville (A) Olivia Samson (CA) Stjepan Sejic

What do a flirtatious bard, a clueless barbarian, a na ve druid, a pair of stealthy twins, a holy cleric, and a vengeful gunslinger all have in common? They're not sure either, but one day they'll become the heroes known as Vox Machina! Follow the main characters from the smash-hit series Critical Role as they team up for the first time, facing cults and curses in the revelation of their origins and the path that will lead them to glory  . . . eventually. The hit series Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins returns in this hardcover collection of series I and II, with ever-before-seen artwork! Fans won't want to miss this beautiful collection.

DANGANRONPA 2 GOODBYE DESPAIR TP #3

(W) Kuroki Q (A) Kuroki Q (CA) Kuroki Q

Despair is contagious . . . and so is death! Fed up with the lack of bloodthirst from his captives, Monokuma infects them with the Despair Disease. Afraid they could commit murder while not in their right mind, the sick students are quarantined . . . but the killing hasn't stopped! The conclusion of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair . . . !

DANGANRONPA ANOTHER EPISODE TP #3

ULTRA DESPAIR GIRLS

(W) Hajime Touya (A) Hajime Touya (CA) Hajime Touya

The conclusion! Not only must Komaru defeat the remaining children of the Warriors of Hope, but also the last-ditch weapon of the adults . . . the massive Big Bang Monokuma! Does a horribly ordinary high school girl have what it takes to stop this mutually assured destruction between two generations . . . ?

FRANKENSTEIN UNDONE #3 (OF 5)

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(W) Mike Mignola (A) Ben Stenbeck (CA) Ben Stenbeck

Pursuing his humanity in the unlikely company of arctic adventurers, the "monster" Frankenstein unwittingly becomes the pawn of an ancient cult! Meanwhile, unbeknownst to him, he's been recognized as Viktor Frankenstein's creation by a powerful local man whose influence might see him arrested . . . or worse!

FRANKENSTEIN UNDONE #3 (OF 5)

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(W) Mike Mignola (A) Ben Stenbeck (CA) Steve Purcell

Pursuing his humanity in the unlikely company of arctic adventurers, the "monster" Frankenstein unwittingly becomes the pawn of an ancient cult! Meanwhile, unbeknownst to him, he's been recognized as Viktor Frankenstein's creation by a powerful local man whose influence might see him arrested . . . or worse!

HELLSING DELUXE EDITION HC #2

(W) Kohta Hirano (A) Kohta Hirano

The Hellsing Organization is under siege by the undead Nazi army of the Millennium Project, who are turning the London streets into rivers of blood. And with this murderous conflict at a fever pitch, the Vatican sees an opportunity to take down both Millennium and Hellsing in one swift stroke!

HIDDEN SOCIETY #3 (OF 4)

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(W) Rafael Scavone (A) Rafael Albuquerque (CA) Rafael Albuquerque

Our heroes face internal peril as one of their magical members struggles to learn a necessary spell from the grimoire, and unknowing police attempt to stop them from saving the world.

HIDDEN SOCIETY #3 (OF 4)

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(W) Rafael Scavone (A) Rafael Albuquerque (CA) Fábio Moon

Our heroes face internal peril as one of their magical members struggles to learn a necessary spell from the grimoire, and unknowing police attempt to stop them from saving the world.

NEIL GAIMAN LIBRARY EDITION HC #2

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Michael Zulli (CA) Fábio Moon

In these four essential Gaiman tales, a group of friends search for a mysterious circus that is either a dream or nightmare, a string of bizarre occult events befall strangers from all walks of life, a woman is given the gift of a Harlequin's heart, and a young boy is followed by monsters and regrets that last a lifetime. Collects the full graphic novels The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch, Likely Stories, Harlequin Valentine, and Troll Bridge in a single deluxe hardcover volume.

NOIR COLLECTION OF CRIME COMICS HC

(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Jeff Lemire

Murder, passion, and criminal enterprise are presented here at their darkest, directly from the most talented writers and artists in crime comics! In these thirteen pitch-black noir stories, you'll find deadly conmen and embittered detectives converging on femme fatales and accidental murderers, all presented in sharp black and white by masters of the craft. Featuring stories by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and many more of crime comics' top talent! o The original collection, now presented at full comics size! o Thirteen crime stories in one collection, written and illustrated by masters of crime comics.

OCTOPATH TRAVELER COMPLETE GUIDE HC

(W) Val Staples

Explore every corner of Orsterra with the help of this complete guide which includes insight and explanation of the main narrative as well as boss strategies for each of the games' eight protagonists! Dive deeper with detailed environment maps, subquest information, and beautiful illustrations that fully realize Octopath Traveler's HD-2D graphics with exclusive explanations and commentary from the development team. Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present a faithful localization of the original Japanese volume, offered in English for the first time! Whether you're a first-time player or looking to take your game to one hundred percent completion, this guide book is not to be missed!

ORVILLE #1

LAUNCH DAY (PT 1 OF 2)

(W) David Goodman (A) David Cabeza (CA) David Cabeza

When seemingly hostile Krill ships cross into Union space, the Orville intercepts. Captain Mercer learns they are en route to a planet that left the Union decades ago under mysterious circumstances. Scans have discovered a moon-sized construct above the planet, and the Krill intend a preemptive strike against the presumed weapon. But is it? o Written by The Orville executive producer David A. Goodman!

SKULLDIGGER & SKELETON BOY #4 (OF 6)

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(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Tonci Zonjic (CA) Tonci Zonjic

With mayor-hopeful and once-superhero Tex Reed in the clutches of a homicidal maniac, both the police and the violent vigilante Skulldigger are one step behind and on a collision course with disaster.