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ANGEL SEASON 11 #8

(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Ze Carlos (CA) Scott Fischer

Their escape from a ship full of pirate zombies leaves Angel and Fred on an uninhabited island. Knowing that their dead shipmates are not far behind, they seek refuge further inland, only to find they aren't actually alone . . . "Corinna Bechko, one of the best writers in comics these days, takes over as the scribe of this series and begins with things deliciously dark."-SciFiPulse

ANGEL SEASON 11 #8

HANS VAR

(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Ze Carlos (CA) Stephanie Hans

Their escape from a ship full of pirate zombies leaves Angel and Fred on an uninhabited island. Knowing that their dead shipmates are not far behind, they seek refuge further inland, only to find they aren't actually alone . . .

AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER NORTH AND SOUTH LIBRARY EDITION HC

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Gurihiru (CA) Gurihiru

When Katara and Sokka return home to the Southern Water Tribe, they are shocked to find that it has gone from a small village to a bustling city! Malina, a Northerner, is behind the change and plans to unify the two groups, but Gilak, a Southerner, leads a fierce rebellion to stop her. In the face of these two opposing tribes, Katara will have to make peace with her nostalgia and distrust to save the home she loves from being permanently torn apart. This special, oversized edition of Avatar: The Last Airbender-North and South features volumes 1-3 with annotations by writer Gene Luen Yang and artists Gurihiru, as well as a sketchbook section with new, behind-the-scenes material!

BALTIMORE HC #8

THE RED KINGDOM

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Peter Bergting (CA) Mike Mignola

The Red King amasses power on his way to the Vatican coronation while his armies sweep across Europe in an unholy war. Lord Baltimore is missing and his allies are scattered across the continent. Is there any chance left for the resistance to stem the oncoming tide before the world is drowned in blood? Collects Baltimore: The Red Kingdom #1-#5. o The final arc of Baltimore!

BANKSHOT #3

(W) Alex De Campi (A) Chris Cross (CA) Chris Cross

Marcus King's target: a remote, supposedly abandoned laboratory in Ukraine. His objective: to find-and kill-the Dutchman, the man who betrayed him and left him for dead. Revenge is a dish best served with guns, knives, and 40 mm grenade launchers.

BLACK HAMMER #12

RUBIN CVR

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) David Rubin (CA) David Rubin

Twenty years ago, Joseph Weber became the Black Hammer. Ten years ago, Lucy Weber lost her father when he defeated Anti-God, saving Spiral City and the world. Two years ago, Lucy started looking for him. And she found more than she ever expected. o Ether's David Rubín returns for another special issue of Black Hammer! "I didn't think something could be thrilling and sad at the same time but now there's Black Hammer proving me wrong. Amazing. Just flat-out amazing."-Patton Oswalt

BLACK HAMMER #12

LEMIRE VAR

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) David Rubin (CA) Jeff Lemire

Twenty years ago, Joseph Weber became the Black Hammer. Ten years ago, Lucy Weber lost her father when he defeated Anti-God, saving Spiral City and the world. Two years ago, Lucy started looking for him. And she found more than she ever expected.

BPRD DEVIL YOU KNOW #2

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Laurence Campbell (CA) Duncan Fegredo

With the apocalypse narrowly averted, the cults that sprang up in response to the worldwide crisis are left with idle hands.

BRIGGS LAND LONE WOLVES #3

(W) Brian Wood (A) Mack Chater (CA) Matthew Woodson

For 150 years, the Briggs clan have kept off the grid and out of the public eye. With the events surrounding a group of detained Canadian hikers and the execution of a Patriot member by a police sharpshooter, Grace and her family are outed to the world. "Briggs Land is a sordid, violent, roiling story."-Nerdist

BRIGGS LAND LONE WOLVES #3

JONES VAR

(W) Brian Wood (A) Mack Chater (CA) Jeffrey Jones

For 150 years, the Briggs clan have kept off the grid and out of the public eye. With the events surrounding a group of detained Canadian hikers and the execution of a Patriot member by a police sharpshooter, Grace and her family are outed to the world.

BTVS SEASON 11 #10

(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Megan Levens (CA) Steve Morris

Despite not knowing who their Big Bad is, Buffy and the Scoobies know where the fruits of his or her evil labors are-and they're going in to destroy those fruits . . . er, maybe. Hopefully, along the way, they'll figure out who-or what-is behind the plot to remove magic from the world in time to save magical beings everywhere!

BTVS SEASON 11 #10

LEVENS VAR

(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Megan Levens (CA) Megan Levens

Despite not knowing who their Big Bad is, Buffy and the Scoobies know where the fruits of his or her evil labors are-and they're going in to destroy those fruits . . . er, maybe. Hopefully, along the way, they'll figure out who-or what-is behind the plot to remove magic from the world in time to save magical beings everywhere!

CALL OF DUTY ZOMBIES #6

(W) Justin Jordan (A) Jonathan Wayshak (CA) Simon Bisley

  Misty, Russman, and Marlton have risked life and limb in order to follow the insane directives of the voice in Stuhlinger's head. They were promised escape, and all of the scars and bruises will be worth it if they end up somewhere that's not full of vicious zombies. But they don't know who's really been giving the orders . . . Can they be trusted? "The art alone is enough to warrant a look for anyone who hasn't gotten their fill of the undead."-IGN

CONAN THE SLAYER #12

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Dheeraj Verma (CA) Phroilan Gardner

Jehungir Agha's plan to ambush Conan in the dead city of Xapur goes awry when his men encounter the enraged demon Khosatral Khel, who seeks the Cimmerian's blood. But Agha's plight may be the break Conan needs to turn the tables on the Devil in Iron! "Bunn and Dávila combine to provide an emotive, visceral take on the iconic barbarian. Highly recommended."-Big Comic Page

DEPT H #17

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Matt Kindt (CA) Matt Kindt

While our ragtag team of survivors struggles six miles below the ocean, the world has its own unique set of problems. The surface has its own secrets . . . and those secrets are threatening to doom our deep-sea team. "The story is thrillingly entertaining, [fast-paced] and, at times, surprisingly emotional."-Bounding Into Comics

DRAGON AGE KNIGHT ERRANT #4

(W) Nunzio Defilippis (A) Fernando Heinz Furukawa (CA) Sachin Teng

  As Vaea sets out on the second leg of her mission, Granger and Marquette accuse her of being the culprit behind the rash of thefts in Thedas. Ser Aaron, ignorant of Vaea's supplemental income, angrily comes to her defense-and she will have to move quickly if she wants to prevent him from discovering the truth.

EC ARCHIVES ACES HIGH HC

(W) Irv Werstein (A) Wally Wood (CA) George Evans

This collection includes all of George Evans' highly-acclaimed stories for Aces High, EC's famous air war title. As a bonus, we present Evans' never-before-reprinted 3-D story of World War I ace Frank Luke (in regular, easy-on-the-eyes 2-D). This volume also includes numerous crime and shock stories plus other war stories done in collaboration with Harvey Kurtzman. Like all books in the Fantagraphics EC line, Aces Highfeatures essays and notes by EC experts on these superbly crafted, classic comic book masterpieces.

ELFQUEST FINAL QUEST #21

(W) Wendy Pini (A) Wendy Pini (CA) Wendy Pini

Throughout the entirety of ElfQuest, Cutter and Skywise have been "brothers in all but blood." Now the Stargazer must make an inescapable choice-remain on the World of Two Moons with his heart-family, or travel among the stars as he has always longed. Can his bond with Cutter survive? Meanwhile, human invaders once again threaten a sacred elf-home with fire, and there is only one who can stand in their way. A long-enduring character will not survive this issue! o A New York Times best-selling series!

GRANDVILLE FORCE MAJEURE HC

(W) Bryan Talbot (A) Bryan Talbot (CA) Bryan Talbot

Wanted for murder and on the run, Detective Inspector LeBrock is the victim of a diabolical scheme engineered by gangland overlord Tiberius Koenig. But LeBrock is a fighter, and now against insurmountable odds, the British Badger risks all to thwart Koenig's plot and save queen, country, and all he loves! o Original graphic novel from the creator of The Adventures of Luther Arkwright and The Tale of One Bad Rat. o Bryan Talbot is an award-winning graphic novel pioneer. "Grandville is nothing short of entertaining. The art and storytelling are balanced, and Talbot's use of anthropomorphic characters is great."-Comics Bulletin

GREGORY SUICIDE HC

(W) Eric Grissom (A) Will Perkins (CA) Will Perkins

The obsolete AI program Gregory wakes in a newly cloned body to a world now unfamiliar to him and is haunted by the memories of his past lives, each one ending in death by his own hand. On the path to discovering the truth about himself, Gregory slips into the trenches of two opposing forces that want to exploit him. In the end, he must take down an AI revolution before it wipes out humanity, and the key to doing so may only lie in the strange visions he has between life and death. o A Dark Horse Original takes us into a frightening future! o Includes bonus sketches, designs, and commentary from the creators of this original, hardcover graphic novel.

GROO PLAY OF GODS #2

(W) Sergio Aragones (A) Sergio Aragones (CA) Sergio Aragones

Groo and his loyal mutt Rufferto sail to a new land where the streets are laid with gold. It could be a fine place to live but for those who want both the souls and the gold of those who live there. One is a longtime friend of Groo-when he isn't trying to kill him . . . the one known as Taranto! And high above, looking down on it all, are the gods themselves. It's a tale of greed and intolerance brought to you by the award-winning team of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier, with lettering by Stan Sakai and coloring by John Ercek and Tom Luth.

HALO RISE OF ATRIOX #1

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Claire Roe (CA) Aleksi Briclot

An anthology based on 2017's Halo Wars 2, the real-time strategy video game from 343 Industries, which introduced a new ruthless villain, Atriox. Atriox, the legendary Brute under the command of the alien collective known as the Covenant, leads a Brute assault against a UNSC military outpost. Wave after wave of Brutes are lost attacking the human outpost defended by a group of UNSC marines, the ruthless Atriox soldiers on. As his comrades fall, Atriox's hatred for the Covenant grows. This five-chapter anthology collects stories by acclaimed comics creators Cullen Bunn, Jody Houser, John Jackson Miller, Alex Irvine, Claire Roe, Josan Gonzalez, Jonathan Wayshak, and Tristan Jones. Ties in to new Halo Wars 2 video game for Xbox One. Released in February 2017.

HARLEQUIN VALENTINE HC 2ND ED

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) John Bolton (CA) John Bolton

The story of the legendary commedia dell'arte has been beautifully redesigned in a new hardbound edition. When a buffoonish Harlequin offers his heart to the beautiful, oblivious Columbine, neither of them is prepared for the charming surprise that awaits them both! o Gorgeously redesigned new edition! o Back in print for the first time in years!

HARROW COUNTY #25

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Tyler Crook (CA) Tyler Crook

Trouble is brewing in Harrow County. Something evil has returned from the grave and joins forces with Emmy's wicked family for a brewing haint war! "A pitch perfect horror comic. It delivers terror on multiple levels & leaves you begging for more." -Horror Talk

HARROW COUNTY TP #6

HEDGE MAGIC

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Tyler Crook (CA) Tyler Crook

When a haint comes to Emmy asking for help, she's surprised to learn that one of her oldest friends may be turning against her. While Emmy has been focused on dealing with threats from the outside world, perhaps a much bigger problem has been brewing at home. Collects issues #21-#24 of the award-winning series!