VENOM ADVENTURES DIGEST
(W) Fred Van Lente (A) More
When Spider-Man gets himself a cool new black-and-white costume, it must mean that ol' Parker luck is finally turning, right? Wrong! In the ultimate fashion nightmare, the costume is alive - and it doesn't want to come off! If Peter can somehow get out of the black and back into the red-and-blues, the poor shunned symbiote will bear a grudge. And when it finds Eddie Brock, no fan of Spider-Man himself, the terrifying Venom is born! He's destined to be the wall-crawler's deadliest villain - but if that doesn't work out, he'll be Spidey's sidekick instead! It's hard to work out which is worse! Plus: A rivalry for the ages is born when the Venom symbiote bonds with...Peter's best pal, Harry Osborn! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN (2005) #21, #24 and #35; and MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #16 and #19. All Ages
VENOM BY CULLEN COMPLETE COLLECTION TP
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Thony Silas (CA) Shane Davis
One of comics' wildest writers takes on the symbiotic super hero! Flash Thompson, the Secret Avenger called Agent Venom, faces Daimon Hellstrom and the Monsters of Evil in a battle to save his soul! But when Venom's psychopathic offspring targets the subatomic realm, Flash and the new Scarlet Spider must put their rivalry aside to deal with the madness of Carnage! Venom says farewell to NYC and heads to Philadelphia - but Toxin follows soon after. And the pair of lethal symbiotes may unwittingly unleash something even more deadly! Can Flash battle side-by-side with the original Venom, Eddie Brock, to save the City of Brotherly Love? Plus: Underworld boss Lord Ogre! The killer called Crossbones! And...a symbiotic sidekick?! Cullen Bunn's explosive Venom run is collected in full! Collecting VENOM (2011) #23-42 and #27.1, MINIMUM CARNAGE: ALPHA and OMEGA and SCARLET SPIDER (2012) #10-11.. Rated T+
VENOM BY DANIEL WAY TP COMPLETE COLLECTION NEW PTG
(W) Daniel Way (A) Francisco Herrera (CA) Sam Kieth
Daniel Way's tense and thrill-packed run is collected in one volume! Somehow separated from Eddie Brock, the Venom symbiote has resurfaced near the Arctic Circle - hopping from host to host with the greatest of ease and on the run from enigmatic forces with their own agenda for the elusive alien. Ravenously hungry and craving adrenaline to satiate its appetite, the symbiote seeks out people experiencing intense, base emotions such as rage, jealousy and hatred. As it cuts a bloody swath toward civilization through Canada's northern regions, it sets its sights on a short, hairy guy with a bad temper: the X-Men's Wolverine! And as the action moves to New York City, Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four are forced to play damage control as not one but two bloodthirsty Venom creatures cause havoc! Heeere's Eddie! Collecting VENOM (2003) #1-18. Rated T+
VENOM FIRST HOST #1 (OF 5)
(W) Mike Costa (A) Mark Bagley (CA) Mark Bagley
MIKE COSTA AND MARK BAGLEY REUNITE FOR A VENOM STORY UNLIKE ANY OTHER! Before the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN...before VENOM... There was the FIRST HOST. And that First Host has returned in need of Venom's help - only by reuniting can the two avert cosmic ruin! Can Eddie and the symbiote trust one another long enough to save the galaxy, or will the FIRST HOST prove to be Venom's undoing?! Rated T+
VENOM FIRST HOST #1 (OF 5)
RIVERA VAR
(W) Mike Costa (A) Mark Bagley (CA) Paolo Rivera
MIKE COSTA AND MARK BAGLEY REUNITE FOR A VENOM STORY UNLIKE ANY OTHER! Before the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN...before VENOM... There was the FIRST HOST. And that First Host has returned in need of Venom's help - only by reuniting can the two avert cosmic ruin! Can Eddie and the symbiote trust one another long enough to save the galaxy, or will the FIRST HOST prove to be Venom's undoing?! Rated T+
VENOM TP #4
NATIVITY
(W) Mike Costa (A) Javi Garron (CA) Ryan Stegman
Cured of the metabolic disorder that was affecting the symbiote's mental state, Eddie Brock is back to his old Lethal Protector self. But a certain wall-crawling super-sleuth can't just forget his recent crimes - and when Spider-Woman breaks down his door, it's Venom vs. venom blasts! Soon, Eddie learns a terrible truth: His "other" has been keeping an earth-shattering secret from him - one that will change everything! And at exactly the wrong time, a new enemy threatens to tear Eddie and the symbiote apart - and not just from each other! Plus: Relive the first classic clash with Venom's odious original offspring, the psychopathic Carnage! And celebrate three decades of the symbiotic sensation with a gallery of 30th anniversary variant covers! Collecting VENOM (2016) #161 and #164-165, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #362-363, and VENOM 30TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANTS. Rated T+
VENOM TP PLANET OF SYMBIOTES
(W) David Michelinie (A) Dave Hoover (CA) Joe St. Pierre
Fearing the growing influence of his "other," Eddie Brock takes the drastic step of splitting himself from the Venom symbiote! But the unwitting result is a full-scale invasion by its alien race! As more and more humans are taken as hosts, Eddie must team with Spider-Man and the Scarlet Spider to save Earth from being overrun. And to do so, they must journey to the Planet of the Symbiotes! But whose side will the Venom symbiote be on? And amid all the chaos, Carnage awakens from his coma - and plans to absorb as many symbiotes as he can! Can our heroes deal with a 50-foot-tall psychopath? It's a symbiotic sci-fi super hero spectacular! Collecting material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL, SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL, VENOM SUPER SPECIAL, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL. Rated T
VENOM TP TOOTH AND CLAW
(W) Larry Hama (A) Joe St. Pierre (CA) Craig Kyle
Venom and Wolverine enter the jaws of death! When the two lethal heroes are thrown into an unwilling interdimensional adventure, you'll still hear the screams even in space! Then, the law finally catches up with Eddie Brock - and Venom goes on trial! But even with Matt "Daredevil" Murdock on defense, what possible verdict could hand Venom a license to kill?! That's right: Venom becomes a hired gun for the government! But when he targets Ghost Rider and J. Jonah Jameson, Spider-Man must intervene! The bitter feud between Peter Parker and Eddie Brock is reignited - but can Spidey finally bring about Venom's big finish? Collecting VENOM: TOOTH AND CLAW #1-3, VENOM: ON TRIAL #1-3, VENOM: LICENSE TO KILL #1-3, VENOM: SEED OF DARKNESS #-1, VENOM: SIGN OF THE BOSS #1-2, SPIDER-MAN: THE VENOM AGENDA and VENOM: THE FINALE #1-3. Rated T
VICTOR AND CLINT GN
(W) Marion Duclos (A) Marion Duclos (CA) Marion Duclos
Victor is a small-town boy, spending his days playing with his dog and losing himself in his imagination. When two local boys begin bullying Victor, he escapes into a dream world, where the Wild West is real and he's the hero! Colt in hand, he and his dog Albert ride the open plains, where parents turn into sheriffs and bicycles into faithful steeds. An ode to imaginary childhood escapades in the form of a laugh-out-loud spaghetti western.
VIETNAM JOURNAL GN #3
FROM THE DELTA TO THE DAK TO
(W) Don Lomax (A) Don Lomax (CA) Don Lomax
Vietnam Journal is a look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of a war journalist, Scott "Journal'" Neithammer, as he chronicles the lives and events of soldiers on the front line during the Vietnam War. Scott returns to Vietnam, having recovered from his war injuries, but his expectations of being assigned to a safe area dissipate as he is dropped into the middle of a firefight in the Mekong Delta. Neithammer joins up with a new group deployed in the Vietnam War by the US Navy, the SEALs. They're not exactly happy with the older "Journal" tagging along but orders are orders. Collects issues #9-12.
VIEWOTRON #0
(W) Sam Sharpe (A) Sam Sharpe (CA) Sam Sharpe
Sam Sharpe and Peach S. Goodrich return to their Eisner-nominated Viewotron with a new series from AdHouse Books! This issue features seven stories that elucidate the search for meaning in life in seven very different ways. That sounds heavy, but don't worry, it's funny. There are space aliens, friendly giants, and an old man who is a professional Boy Band namer. You'll enjoy it.
VOLITION #1
CVR A FRANCIA
(W) Ryan Parrott (A) Omar Francia (CA) Omar Francia
In a not-too-distant future, artificial intelligence has spawned a race of robots that serve all of humanity. Robots are considered second class citizens, but a few in the A.I. community are fighting back in a constant struggle for equal rights. When a debilitating virus called "Rust" threatens all artificial life, salvation lies in the most unlikely of robotic heroes-not a warrior or an solider, but in an obsolete construction worker and a dedicated caregiver. Together, HALE-19 and AMBER-7T embark on a perilous journey in search of a cure that could potentially change the balance of power on Earth forever. The next bold adventure from Aftershock Comics begins here! From writer Ryan Parrott (Saban's Go Go Power Rangers, Star Trek, Batman: Gates of Gotham) and new artist sensation Omar Francia (Star Wars, Mass Effect) comes an epic quest into a dazzling future world told through the lens of AfterShock Comics!
VOLITION #1
CVR B EVENHUIS
(W) Ryan Parrott (A) Omar Francia (CA) Chris Evenhuis
In a not-too-distant future, artificial intelligence has spawned a race of robots that serve all of humanity. Robots are considered second class citizens, but a few in the A.I. community are fighting back in a constant struggle for equal rights. When a debilitating virus called "Rust" threatens all artificial life, salvation lies in the most unlikely of robotic heroes-not a warrior or an solider, but in an obsolete construction worker and a dedicated caregiver. Together, HALE-19 and AMBER-7T embark on a perilous journey in search of a cure that could potentially change the balance of power on Earth forever. The next bold adventure from Aftershock Comics begins here! From writer Ryan Parrott (Saban's Go Go Power Rangers, Star Trek, Batman: Gates of Gotham) and new artist sensation Omar Francia (Star Wars, Mass Effect) comes an epic quest into a dazzling future world told through the lens of AfterShock Comics!
VOLTRON COALITION HANDBOOK SC
(W) Cala Spinner
Don't miss this ultimate collector's guide to the Coalition for Voltron fans, new and old! Congratulations! If this guidebook is in your hands, it means you were recently freed from Galra rule-welcome! By now you have likely heard about Voltron, a robot that defends the universe. Voltron is piloted by five brave Paladins, but they cannot do it alone. That is why they need you to join the Voltron Coalition and help restore peace to every edge of the universe. This guidebook comes complete with handwritten notes from the Paladins about different worlds, their lions, the allies in the Coalition, maps of the Castle of Lions, and much more!
VOLTRON LEGENDARY DEFENDER VOL 3 #0
CVR A YAMASHIN
(W) Mitch Iverson (A) Rubine (CA) Mariko Yamashin
The second phase of the mission to infiltrate the Galra's SPRAWL is underway, and this time the team must figure out a way past the impenetrable shield that protects the planets. Luckily, Hunk and his engineering know-how are on the case! But to create a device to break through the barrier, Hunk needs to get his hands on the ore of a neuron star, and just a tablespoon of that can weigh ten million tons. And the closest neuron star is surrounded by giant star-eating birds and a gravity pull that not even Voltron can withstand.
VOLTRON LEGENDARY DEFENDER VOL 3 #2
CVR B KENDRICK
(W) Mitch Iverson (A) Rubine (CA) Andrea Kendrick
The second phase of the mission to infiltrate the Galra's SPRAWL is underway, and this time the team must figure out a way past the impenetrable shield that protects the planets. Luckily, Hunk and his engineering know-how are on the case! But to create a device to break through the barrier, Hunk needs to get his hands on the ore of a neuron star, and just a tablespoon of that can weigh ten million tons. And the closest neuron star is surrounded by giant star-eating birds and a gravity pull that not even Voltron can withstand.
VON HOFFMANS INVASION TP #1
(W) Tom Tully (A) Eric Bradbury
Mad scientists, giant monsters, and courageous saboteurs! Luxurious treasury reprinting of one of the best - and maddest - British cult comics of all time! Having been released from prison, the evil Nazi genius, Dr. Von Hoffman is fully intent on using an amazing enlarging gas that he has invented to exact a diabolical revenge on Britain for opposing Germany in World War II. Utilising an army of giant critters and beasts to attack provincial towns, stately homes and army camps, the only thing that stands in his way are the plucky young brothers Barry and Joey Drake!
WAKANDA FOREVER AVENGERS #1 #0
(W) Nnedi Okorafor (A) Oleg Okunev (CA) Terry Dodson
THE HUNT FOR MALICE REACHES ITS CLIMAX! The Black Panther joins the fight against Nakia, A.K.A. the villainous and crazed Malice! Finally, the man of her dreams is within Nakia's grasp. But he's brought a few friends with him, and they're not happy about the world-ending weapon she just unleashed. The seemingly all-powerful Mimic-27 has already laid out Storm and the X-Men, and the Dora Milaje are at a loss. If they're going to save Wakanda and the world, Okoye, Ayo and Aneka will have to delve deep into the mysteries of the Doras. Best-selling author Nnedi Okorafor reveals secrets of the Dora Milaje in the final installment of WAKANDA FOREVER! Rated T
WAKANDA FOREVER AVENGERS #1 DEL RAY VAR #0
(W) Nnedi Okorafor (A) Oleg Okunev (CA) Vanesa Del Ray
THE HUNT FOR MALICE REACHES ITS CLIMAX! The Black Panther joins the fight against Nakia, A.K.A. the villainous and crazed Malice! Finally, the man of her dreams is within Nakia's grasp. But he's brought a few friends with him, and they're not happy about the world-ending weapon she just unleashed. The seemingly all-powerful Mimic-27 has already laid out Storm and the X-Men, and the Dora Milaje are at a loss. If they're going to save Wakanda and the world, Okoye, Ayo and Aneka will have to delve deep into the mysteries of the Doras. Best-selling author Nnedi Okorafor reveals secrets of the Dora Milaje in the final installment of WAKANDA FOREVER! Rated T
WAKANDA FOREVER AVENGERS #1 PUTRI CONNECTING VAR #0
(W) Nnedi Okorafor (A) Oleg Okunev (CA) Yasmine Putri
THE HUNT FOR MALICE REACHES ITS CLIMAX! The Black Panther joins the fight against Nakia, A.K.A. the villainous and crazed Malice! Finally, the man of her dreams is within Nakia's grasp. But he's brought a few friends with him, and they're not happy about the world-ending weapon she just unleashed. The seemingly all-powerful Mimic-27 has already laid out Storm and the X-Men, and the Dora Milaje are at a loss. If they're going to save Wakanda and the world, Okoye, Ayo and Aneka will have to delve deep into the mysteries of the Doras. Best-selling author Nnedi Okorafor reveals secrets of the Dora Milaje in the final installment of WAKANDA FOREVER! Rated T
WALK THROUGH HELL #4
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Goran Sudzuka (CA) Andy Clarke
Shaw has a story to tell, but McGregor isn't too sure if he wants to hear it. With the utter depravity of Carnahan's crimes revealed, the two agents begin to understand the nature of their predicament-and things turn out to be worse than they could ever have guessed. A new kind of horror story for modern America, written by Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys, Crossed) and drawn by Goran Sudzuka (Y: The Last Man, Hellblazer) that HAD to be told at AFTERSHOCK!
WALKING DEAD #182
CVR A ADLARD & STEWART
(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Charlie Adlard (CA) Charlie Adlard
John, the savage new leader of the Saviors, has turned over a new leaf... just in time for an alliance with The Commonwealth?
WALKING DEAD #182
CVR B SIENKIEWICZ
(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Charlie Adlard (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz
John, the savage new leader of the Saviors, has turned over a new leaf... just in time for an alliance with The Commonwealth?
WALKING DEAD #1 15TH ANNV VAR #0
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WAR OF INDEPENDENTS MAN OUT OF TIME #1
(W) Joe Martino (A) Chris Malgrain (CA) Joe Martino
The Mighty Titan finds himself whisked way into an alternative past. In this past live heroes of amazing powers and abilities. Titan meets Steel Patriot, a super man who has fought in both World Wars and is the USA's liaison to the superheroes of The Formidibles Universe in 1959! A War of the Independents tie-in that takes place between issues 2 and 3 of The Mighty Titan and issues 4 and 5 of The War of the Independents.