AVENGERS #22
JUNGGEUN YOON CAR NAGE-IZED VAR
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Stefano Caselli (CA) Jung-Geun Yoon
THE CHALLENGE OF THE GHOST RIDERS STARTS HERE! Robbie Reyes wants to get rid of the flame-headed monster inside him. So it's time to do the common sense thing: perform an exorcism on his car. Only problem is, Johnny Blaze, the king of Hell, has some plans of his own for the newest Ghost Rider and his Avengers friends. Rated T+
BACK ISSUE #115
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Rich Buckler; John Beatty
Back Issue #115 blasts off with Sci-Fi Superheroes! In-depth looks at Jim Starlin's Dreadstar and Company, and the dystopian lawman Judge Dredd. Also: Nova, Gerry Conway & Mike Vosburg's Starman, Paul Levitz & Steve Ditko's Starman, Walter Simonson's Justice Peace (from the pages of Thor), and Greg Potter & Gene Colan's Jemm, Son of Saturn. Featuring Mark Bagley, Brian Bolland, Peter David, Tom DeFalco, Ian Gibson, Erik Larsen, Chris Marri NAn, Fabian Nicieza, John Wagner, and more. Dreadstar and Company cover by Starlin and Alan Weiss. Edited by Michael Eury.
BAD GATEWAY HC MEGG & MOGG
Simon Hanselmann's previous best-selling books, Megahex, Megg & Mogg in Amsterdam, and One More Year have all cemented Hanselmann as one of the most exciting graphic novelists of his generation and Bad Gateway is the magnum opus that those books have been building towards. Megg & Mogg's fraught relationship careens into psychological depths that Hanselmann has previously only hinted at as his eter NAlly-stoned, slacker characters begin to reflect the psychological toll that their years of insouciance and self-medication has inflicted.
BAD WEEKEND HC
(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Sean Phillips (CA) Sean Phillips
JUST IN TIME FOR CONVENTION SEASON-the ultimate comic con crime tale! Comics won't just break your heart. Comics will kill you. Hal Crane should know, he's been around since practically the beginning. Stuck at an out-of-town convention, waiting to receive a lifetime achievement award, Hal's weekend takes us on a dark ride through the secret history of a medium that's always been haunted by crooks, swindlers, and desperate dreamers. BAD WEEKEND-the story some are already calling the comic of the year from its serialization in CRIMI NAL #2 and 3-has been expanded, with several new scenes added and remastered into a hardcover graphic novel, in the same format as BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS' (KILL OR BE KILLED, FATALE, CRIMI NAL) bestselling MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES. This gorgeous package is a must-have, an evergreen graphic novel every true comics fan will want to own. Collects CRIMI NAL #2-3 with new expanded content
BARAKAMON GN #18
(W) Satsuki Yoshino (A) Satsuki Yoshino (CA) Satsuki Yoshino
It's been a year since Handa arrived on the island, and a lot has changed for the residents of NA NAtsutake Village. Hiroshi's in Tokyo, Miwa and her friends have graduation on their minds, and NAru and her classmates are going into their second year of elementary school. With everyone looking to the future, the time to say goodbye approaches in the fi NAl volume of Barakamon. For Ages 8 And Up
BARBARELLA TP #3
BURNING DOWN HOUSE
(W) Mike Carey (A) Ke NAn Yarar (CA) Ke NAn Yarar
Barbarella has been lied to. Worse, she's been weaponized, and someone's going to answer for that, for sure. (Well, assuming she survives the judgement of the Esseverine sun-giants, and an armada of a thousand ships...)
YOTV THE OFFER
(W) Cecil Castellucci (A) Carmine Di Giandomenico (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli
Eager to prove himself as a guardian for the crimi NAls of Gotham City, Killer Moth has set his sights on taking out one of Gotham's finest heroes...Batgirl! Does this insect me NAce really stand a chance against Batman's smartest ally? Meanwhile, after their daring escape, the Terrible Trio is on the hunt for new ways to cause trouble for Batgirl. Little do they know, Lex Luthor has already beat them to it and is about to bring Batgirl's worst possible nightmare to life! Oracle is back online. And she's angry.
CARD STOCK VAR ED YOTV THE OFFER
(W) Cecil Castellucci (A) Carmine Di Giandomenico (CA) Joshua Middleton
Eager to prove himself as a guardian for the crimi NAls of Gotham City, Killer Moth has set his sights on taking out one of Gotham's finest heroes...Batgirl! Does this insect me NAce really stand a chance against Batman's smartest ally? Meanwhile, after their daring escape, the Terrible Trio is on the hunt for new ways to cause trouble for Batgirl. Little do they know, Lex Luthor has already beat them to it and is about to bring Batgirl's worst possible nightmare to life! Oracle is back online. And she's angry.
YOTV THE OFFER
(W) Bryan Hill (A) Dexter Soy (CA) Dexter Soy
In their first encounter with the powerful maniac who's pursuing ru NAway meta-human Sofia Barrera, Black Lightning and the Outsiders were absolutely humbled. Does everyone on this team have what it takes? Or did Batman make a catastrophic mistake when he entrusted them with Sofia's life? Plus, ousted from power and stripped of wealth, Ra's al Ghul is a broken man. But Lex Luthor has a plan for how the Outsiders could be Ra's' new League of Assassins!
CARD STOCK VAR ED YOTV THE OFFER
(W) Bryan Hill (A) Dexter Soy (CA) Jay A NAcleto
In their first encounter with the powerful maniac who's pursuing ru NAway meta-human Sofia Barrera, Black Lightning and the Outsiders were absolutely humbled. Does everyone on this team have what it takes? Or did Batman make a catastrophic mistake when he entrusted them with Sofia's life? Plus, ousted from power and stripped of wealth, Ra's al Ghul is a broken man. But Lex Luthor has a plan for how the Outsiders could be Ra's' new League of Assassins!
(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Rick Leo NArdi (CA) Chris Samnee
The strange goings-on in Neo-Gotham continue, and not even Batman is immune. The Dark Knight of Tomorrow needs to stop the Splitt's high-tech heists once and for all, but his opening move will have everyone confused and bewildered. Will Batman save the day...or be the catalyst to lead his city into ruin?
VAR ED
(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Rick Leo NArdi (CA) Kaare Andrews
The strange goings-on in Neo-Gotham continue, and not even Batman is immune. The Dark Knight of Tomorrow needs to stop the Splitt's high-tech heists once and for all, but his opening move will have everyone confused and bewildered. Will Batman save the day...or be the catalyst to lead his city into ruin?
(W) Stuart Moore (A) Chris Wildgoose (CA) Chris Wildgoose
This action-packed graphic novel based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Marie Lu transports readers to the shadowy gates of Arkham Asylum, where Gotham City's darkest mysteries reside...and which now threatens to imprison young Bruce Wayne. A ruthless new gang of crimi NAls known only as Nightwalkers is terrorizing Gotham, and the city's elite are being taken out one by one. On the way home from his 18th birthday party, newly minted billio NAire Bruce Wayne makes an impulsive choice that puts him in their crosshairs and lands him in Arkham Asylum, the once-infamous mental hospital. There, he meets Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer...and Bruce's only hope. Madeleine is the mystery Bruce must unravel, but is he convincing her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees? Adapted by Stuart Moore and illustrated by Chris Wildgoose, this graphic novel presents a thrilling new take on Batman before he donned the cape and cowl.
(W) James TynionIV (A) Freddie Williams II (CA) Freddie Williams II
The sold-out, smash-hit 6-issue miniseries co-published with IDW is now available in paperback! It all starts in Gotham City, as a series of deadly raids leads Batman to believe he is up against a group of highly trained ninjas. Somehow, the Foot Clan has crossed over to another dimension-but they haven't come alone: Leo NArdo, Raphael, Do NAtello and Michelangelo are on their trail!
I AM BANE (REBIRTH)
(W) Tom King (A) David Finch (CA) David Finch
The man who has physically tested the Dark Knight like no one before is back to fi NAlly break the Bat for good. Can a battered, exhausted Batman fend off one of his greatest foes? Plus, catch up with Catwoman as she and the Dark Knight battle a collection of villains and plan for the future! Collects BATMAN #16-20, 23 and 24.
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Nick Derington (CA) Nick Derington
Available to comics shops for the first time! Following the theft of a priceless Fabergé egg, the Riddler leads the Dark Knight on a wild hunt after its true owner: Jinny Hex, descendant of Jo NAh Hex! Guest-starring Deathstroke, Green Arrow and dozens of Riddler look-alikes in stories by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Nick Derington, origi NAlly published in BATMAN GIANT #3 and #4!
(W) Sean Murphy (A) Sean Murphy (CA) Sean Murphy
After years of epic battles, the Dark Knight fi NAlly finds a way to cure the twisted mind of his archenemy. The Joker...is now sane. The Clown Prince of Crime has now changed his ways, fighting for good in Gotham City, and it may just cause Batman to go over the edge of his own sanity. Writer/artist Sean Murphy takes the helm of this Batman/Joker story like no one else could, delivering an alter NAtive exami NAtion of the relationship between the greatest rivals in the DC Universe, exploring the darkest corners of justice and madness. This title is the first collected edition from the new DC Black Label imprint, and includes the entire eight-issue miniseries!
BATTLE FOR BRITAIN FROM PAGES OF COMBAT
GLANZMAN CVR
(W) Paul S. Newman (A) Sam Glanzman (CA) Sam Glanzman
Each Combat one shot features true stories from WWII, illustrated by comic book legend, WWII vet, and Eisner Award nominee Sam Glanzman! This Battle for Britain issue features the stories: "Wreck the R.A.F.!", "Strike the Fighter Fields!", and "The Decisive Days." Plus: the back-up stories "The Puny, Little Yank." Also included are essays about the Doolittle Raids and Sam Glanzman, origi NAls covers, vintage advertisements, and photos from WWII. Don't miss the limited edition variant cover by artist John McCrea!
BATTLE FOR BRITAIN FROM PAGES OF COMBAT
MCCREA CVR
(W) Paul S. Newman (A) Sam Glanzman (CA) John McCrea
Each Combat one shot features true stories from WWII, illustrated by comic book legend, WWII vet, and Eisner Award nominee Sam Glanzman! This Battle for Britain issue features the stories: "Wreck the R.A.F.!", "Strike the Fighter Fields!", and "The Decisive Days." Plus: the back-up stories "The Puny, Little Yank." Also included are essays about the Doolittle Raids and Sam Glanzman, origi NAls covers, vintage advertisements, and photos from WWII. Don't miss the limited edition variant cover by artist John McCrea!
BEASTARS GN #1
(W) Paru Itagaki (A) Paru Itagaki (CA) Paru Itagaki
Last night at Cherryton Academy, an herbivore student was killed and eaten. Among the members of the drama club, the herbivores' suspicions NAturally turn to their carnivore classmates... The prime suspect? Legosi, a large wolf. But he wouldn't hurt a fly-or would he? And will dwarf rabbit Haru bring out the beast in him? Or are his feelings for her...something else? For older teen audiences.
BEASTS OF BURDEN HC #2
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
(W) Evan Dorkin (A) Jill Thompson
The dogs and cats protecting Burden Hill from super NAtural harm find themselves facing new threats and mysteries, including a vengeful demon, an invisible killer, and an enigmatic flock of lost sheep. As a growing evil threatens to overwhelm their town, the animals find themselves some unlikely allies, most notably a seasoned paranormal investigator NAmed... Hellboy. This volume collects the comic-book series Beasts of Burden: Sacrifice, Beasts of Burden: Neighborhood Watch, Beasts of Burden: Hunters and Gatherers, Beasts of Burden: What the Cat Dragged In, and Beasts of Burden: The Presence of Others #1 and #2.
BEAUTY #28
CVR A HAUN & FILARDI
(W) Jeremy Haun (A) Thomas NAchlik (CA) Jeremy Haun
Life is a struggle no matter who you are. In a world where beauty is common, getting your big break can be hard.
BEAUTY #28
CVR B NACHLIK & FILARDI
(W) Jeremy Haun (A) Thomas NAchlik (CA) Thomas NAchlik
Life is a struggle no matter who you are. In a world where beauty is common, getting your big break can be hard.
BEAUTY OF HORROR GOREGEOUS COLORING BOOK TP #2
(A) Alan Robert (CA) Alan Robert
Advance solicited for September release! Get that red crayon ready! Rock-star turned comics creator Alan Robert has created a follow-up to his smash-hit, horror-themed adult coloring book! Follow everyone's favorite undead girl, Ghoulia NA, as she mischievously attempts to trick budding colorists into unleashing a deadly spell. Try and find the ingredients she's sprinkled throughout the intricate pen and ink illustrations before it's too late!
BEAUTY OF HORROR GOREGEOUS COLORING BOOK TP #3
HAUNTED PLAYGROUNDS
(W) Alan Robert (A) Alan Robert (CA) Alan Robert
Explore more of Ghoulia NA's monochromatic world just waiting for you to saturate it with red, black, or any color you can imagine (even pastels). You never know what's lurking behind the next corner, so keep your eyes peeled for all the hidden pieces of the monster Ghoulia NA is trying to reanimate. Find out why Alter NAtive Press hails The Beauty of Horror as "the twisted coloring book you've been waiting for!"