ROCK & ROLL BIOGRAPHIES #8
PANTERA
(W) Michael Aushenker (A) Nestor Tahtiado (CA) Bill Brent
Rock and Roll Biographies featuring Pantera. See the rise and dramatic fall of the true "Cowboys From Hell." Read how they strove to define the sound that changed metal forever! The cover art is by Bill Brent who painted Pantera merchandising for the band!
ROCKET RACCOON #2
(W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Jorge Coehlo (CA) David Nakayama
GROUNDED! • Rocket is kicking in doors and busting heads! • Something sinister is preying on defenseless creatures in New York City. • And as much as Rocket hates Earth, he can't ignore the dead bodies being left in this evil's wake. Rated T+
ROCKSTARS #2
(W) Joe Harris (A) Megan Hutchison (CA) Megan Hutchison
"NATIVITY IN BLACKLIGHT," Part Two Rock 'n' roll investigators Jackie and Dorothy have followed their lead to a literal dead end. But is it Jimmy James' undead entourage shaking them down, or is another, more powerful player calling the shots? Is everybody in? "The Game" is about to begin...
ROKKA BRAVES OF SIX FLOWERS GN
(W) Ishio Yamagata (A) Kei Toru (CA) Kei Toru
The legends foretold of six heroes awakening to save the world - but it never specified what to do with seven! When the world is threatened with destruction, six chosen heroes will rise to save it. One of them is Adlet Meyer, who calls himself "the strongest man in the world." But when he answers the call to assemble with the other heroes and face the darkness, there are not six heroes, but seven. Who is the traitor in their midst? The manga adaptation of the super-popular light novel series!
ROM #7
(W) Chris Ryall (A) Paolo Villanelli (CA) Will Robson
Other Space Knights have arrived on Earth... two warriors with ties to ROM's past and who are determined to ensure that the DIRE WRAITHS have no future... even if it means destroying the planet along with them! • Part of IDW's Artist's Edition Cover Month!
ROM #7
ARTIST ED VAR
(W) Chris Ryall (A) Paolo Villanelli (CA) Drew Moss
Other Space Knights have arrived on Earth... two warriors with ties to ROM's past and who are determined to ensure that the DIRE WRAITHS have no future... even if it means destroying the planet along with them! • Part of IDW's Artist's Edition Cover Month!
ROM #7
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(W) Chris Ryall (A) Paolo Villanelli (CA) Jeffrey Veregge
Other Space Knights have arrived on Earth... two warriors with ties to ROM's past and who are determined to ensure that the DIRE WRAITHS have no future... even if it means destroying the planet along with them! • Part of IDW's Artist's Edition Cover Month!
ROM #7
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(W) Chris Ryall (A) Paolo Villanelli (CA) Nelson Daniel
Other Space Knights have arrived on Earth... two warriors with ties to ROM's past and who are determined to ensure that the DIRE WRAITHS have no future... even if it means destroying the planet along with them! • Part of IDW's Artist's Edition Cover Month!
ROM ANNUAL 2017 #1
(W) Chris Ryall (A) David Messina (CA) David Messina
On the peaceful planet of Elonia, a surprise attack by the pernicious DIRE WRAITHS leaves the planet and its Solstar Order defense corps reeling... so what can one young explorer named Rom possibly do to help in the face of such savage an attack? Find out here as IDW proudly presents the full, unfettered origin of ROM, first of the Space Knights in a tale told by the series' ongoing team of Ryall, Gage, and Messina! • The true origin of ROM, greatest of the Space Knights! • Part of IDW's 2017 Annual Offensive! Over-sized and action-packed key stories in a deluxe format! • By the ROM launch team of Ryall, Gage & Messina!
ROM ANNUAL 2017 #1
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(W) Chris Ryall (A) David Messina (CA) J. K. Woodward
On the peaceful planet of Elonia, a surprise attack by the pernicious DIRE WRAITHS leaves the planet and its Solstar Order defense corps reeling... so what can one young explorer named Rom possibly do to help in the face of such savage an attack? Find out here as IDW proudly presents the full, unfettered origin of ROM, first of the Space Knights in a tale told by the series' ongoing team of Ryall, Gage, and Messina! • The true origin of ROM, greatest of the Space Knights! • Part of IDW's 2017 Annual Offensive! Over-sized and action-packed key stories in a deluxe format! • By the ROM launch team of Ryall, Gage & Messina!
ROM TP #1
(W) Christos N. Gage (A) David Messina (CA) Zach Howard
Far away, in another galaxy, the knights of the Solstar Order, defenders of justice and truth, were ambushed by the evil magicians, the Dire Wraiths. In the end, the Solstar Order prevailed and began seeking out its scattered enemies. One of these knights has followed the trail of the Dire Wraiths all the way to Earth. This knight, the one the Dire Wraiths fear more than all others has hounded them and kept them underground for centuries and could wipe them off the face of creation. He is ROM, Lord of the Solstar Order; Rom, the Wraithslayer. Collects issues #0-4 and Rom: Revolution.
ROMULUS #4
(W) Bryan Hill (A) Nelson Blake (CA) Nelson Blake
END OF STORY ARC To save her friend, Ashlar must come face to face with the leader of The Order of Romulus, and her arch nemesis Achilles...but is she walking into a trap that will change her and our world forever? The Last of the Wolves will be tested like never before as the first arc of ROMULUS comes to an action-packed conclusion!
RUNAWAYS TP #2
TEENAGE WASTELAND NEW PTG
(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Adrian Alphona (CA) Jo Chen
Stranger danger! Still on the run from their super villain parents, this motley crew of super-powered kids finds a kindred spirit in a daring young stranger and welcomes him into their fold. But will this dashing young man help the teenagers defeat their villainous parents, or tear them apart? One troubled member finds out, as she leaves the group's hideout with their new recruit - and when he reveals his startling secret, it puts the entire team in jeopardy! Plus: Who do you send to catch a group of missing, runaway teenage super heroes? Marvel's original teen runaway crimefighters, Cloak and Dagger! Collecting RUNAWAYS (2003) #7-12.. Rated T+
RUROUNI KENSHIN 3IN1 TP #1
(W) Nobuhiro Watsuki (A) Nobuhiro Watsuki (CA) Nobuhiro Watsuki
One hundred and forty years ago in Kyoto, with the coming of the American "Black Ships," there arose a warrior who, felling men with his bloodstained blade, gained the name Hitokiri, or Manslayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive Meiji period. Then he vanished and, with the flow of years, became legend. For older teen audiences.
RUST TP #2 (OF 4)
SECRETS OF THE CELL
(W) Royden Lepp (A) Royden Lepp (CA) Royden Lepp
After a second robot attack on the Taylor farm leaves the family picking up the pieces once again, Roman's younger brother Oswald becomes increasingly suspicious of Jet Jones's connection with the flesh-and-blood family that has harbored him. A new evil looms on the horizon and the Taylors will need Jet's help to stop it if they are to keep the farm, and the family, safe. Royden Lepp's Rust: Secrets of the Cell continues Jet Jones's critically acclaimed adventure as the rocket boy fights to earn the trust of those he cares about most while protecting them from unexpected new threats. Available for the first time in softcover.
SAGA #42
(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Fiona Staples (CA) Fiona Staples
END OF STORY ARC "THE WAR FOR PHANG," The Epic Conclusion! Hell is war, as Hazel and her family learn the hardest way.
SAMURAI BROTHERS IN ARMS #5 (OF 6)
CVR A MCCREA
(W) Jean-François Di Giorgio (A) Frédéric Genet (CA) John McCrea
Takeo and his brother Akio have found themselves in deep water and in need of help. Their old mentor, Master Kazé,sets out for the land go Ogomo to rescue his former wards. The road is long as dangerous bandits, mysterious magic and hidden enemies all stand in his way...
SAMURAI BROTHERS IN ARMS #5 (OF 6)
CVR B JUNGSHAN
(W) Jean-François Di Giorgio (A) Frédéric Genet (CA) Jung Shan
Takeo and his brother Akio have found themselves in deep water and in need of help. Their old mentor, Master Kazé,sets out for the land go Ogomo to rescue his former wards. The road is long as dangerous bandits, mysterious magic and hidden enemies all stand in his way...
SAMURAI BROTHERS IN ARMS #5 (OF 6)
CVR C PERCIVAL
(W) Jean-François Di Giorgio (A) Frédéric Genet (CA) Nick Percival
Takeo and his brother Akio have found themselves in deep water and in need of help. Their old mentor, Master Kazé,sets out for the land go Ogomo to rescue his former wards. The road is long as dangerous bandits, mysterious magic and hidden enemies all stand in his way...
THE SANDMAN GALLERY EDITION: FEATURING THE ART OF SAM KIETH, P. CRAIG RUSSELL & MORE The original art that brought to comics life the writings of Neil Gaiman are collected together in THE SANDMAN Gallery Edition. In addition to artwork by Sam Kieth from THE SANDMAN #1 and P. Craig Russell's THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS includes pages from THE SANDMAN #2-75, the six-page story "Death: A Winter's Tale" of the premiere talents in comics. This 272 page, 13" x 20" deluxe, Smythesewn hardcover volume is printed at 200 line-screen on heavy paper-stock replicating the original art experience. Never before has artwork by so many different top talents in comics been seen in this format.
SANTERIA THE GODDESS KISS #3 (OF 5)
CVR A CAFARO
(W) David Wohl (A) Giuseppe Cafaro (CA) Giuseppe Cafaro
Santeria: The Goddess Kiss returns! From the creator of Executive Assistant: Iris, Legend of the Shadow Clan and Witchblade, and the artist of Fathom: Kiani comes a new tale spanning centuries, deep within the heart of the ancient civilizations of Africa... As word spreads of Naomi's newfound ability, she finds herself gaining notoriety on the streets. But, she soon begins to realize that this "gift" comes with a terrible price-and once you've been kissed by the Goddess, her magic can never be taken...except in death!
SANTERIA THE GODDESS KISS #3 (OF 5)
CVR B LORENZANA
(W) David Wohl (A) Giuseppe Cafaro (CA) Marco Lorenzana
Santeria: The Goddess Kiss returns! From the creator of Executive Assistant: Iris, Legend of the Shadow Clan and Witchblade, and the artist of Fathom: Kiani comes a new tale spanning centuries, deep within the heart of the ancient civilizations of Africa... As word spreads of Naomi's newfound ability, she finds herself gaining notoriety on the streets. But, she soon begins to realize that this "gift" comes with a terrible price-and once you've been kissed by the Goddess, her magic can never be taken... except in death!
SAVAGE #3 (OF 4)
CVR A LAROSA
(W) B. Clay Moore (A) Clayton Henry (CA) Lewis LaRosa
On a mysterious island seemingly untouched by time, order is about to give way to instinct. Stranded with no hope of rescue, the Sauvage family must sacrifice the people they once were...and embrace the animals within! But as prehistoric monsters stalk them at every turn, will their newfound bestialness be enough to ensure survival, or will they be forever trapped at the bottom of the food chain? And when tragedy befalls the once close-knit family, will their last tether to humanity be severed once and for all? Valiant's latest prestige-format epic slashes its way forward as acclaimed writer B. Clay Moore and luminary artists Clayton Henry (HARBINGER WARS) and Lewis LaRosa (BLOODSHOT REBORN) continue the hard-hitting origin to Valiant's next great hero and begin his greatest trial yet!
SAVAGE #3 (OF 4)
CVR B FLETCHER
(W) B. Clay Moore (A) Clayton Henry (CA) Jared K. Fletcher
Learning to claw! On a mysterious island seemingly untouched by time, order is about to give way to instinct. Stranded with no hope of rescue, the Sauvage family must sacrifice the people they once were...and embrace the animals within! But as prehistoric monsters stalk them at every turn, will their newfound bestialness be enough to ensure survival, or will they be forever trapped at the bottom of the food chain? And when tragedy befalls the once close-knit family, will their last tether to humanity be severed once and for all? Valiant's latest prestige-format epic slashes its way forward as acclaimed writer B. Clay Moore and luminary artists Clayton Henry (HARBINGER WARS) and Lewis LaRosa (BLOODSHOT REBORN) continue the hard-hitting origin to Valiant's next great hero and begin his greatest trial yet!
SAVAGE DRAGON #221
(W) Erik Larsen (A) Erik Larsen (CA) Erik Larsen
Malcolm Dragon is tasked with closing down Bellco labs' Freak Factory.