THE POWER DIVIDED
(W) Nalo Hopkinson (A) Dominike "Domo" Stanton (CA) Sean Andrew Murray
From her bayou, Erzulie scries upon the mortal realm and sees four human girls open a mysterious and magical journal filled with whispers and rumors that, if they spread, could cause a pandemic unlike any the Earth has seen, with the power to release Sopona, the loa lord of infectious disease and cousin to Erzulie, who is currently banned from the human plane. Meanwhile, a mysterious infection doctors are calling "Cotard's Delusion" spreads, trapping countless souls in the Dreaming and leaving their physical bodies yearning for death. Issues #1-6 of the new series from DC Vertigo are collected here, along with THE SANDMAN UNIVERSE SPECIAL #1. MATURE READERS
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(W) Nalo Hopkinson (A) Dominike "Domo" Stanton (CA) Sean Andrew Murray
The pandemic is spreading, and Erzulie is calling upon all her distant contacts to aid her in stopping Shakpana and his infection. The souls trapped in the Dreaming are restless, seeking any help they can attain to escape from their "predeceased" state. Erzulie calls upon the spider-god of stories, Ananse, to assist her in unraveling the truth behind her own history. But can Ananse be trusted with any truths he finds? Collects House of Whispers #7-12.
HOW HEAVY ARE DUMBBELLS YOU LIFT GN #2
(W) Sandrovich Yabako (A) MAAM (CA) MAAM
Sakura is a teenage girl who loves to eat, but when she notices her waistline expanding, she decides to check out the local gym. The gym is full of buff dudes... and Akemi, the student council president?! When Akemi tries to convince Sakura to take up weight training, Sakura resists, until she meets pretty-boy trainer Machio. Now, Sakura is willing to do whatever it takes to bulk up!
HOW NOT TO SUMMON DEMON LORD LIGHT NOVEL SC #7
(W) Yukiya Murasaki (A) Takahiro Tsurusaki
With Diablo learning of a ritual passed down by the Dark Elves that may be able to remove the remnants of the Demon Lord's soul still slumbering within Rem's body, he tags along despite her insistence to solve her personal problems on her own. Out of concern of course; it has nothing to do with the Dark Elves having gigantic breasts according to the game! R-Right...?
HOW TO ALIENATE FRIENDS & AVOID PEOPLE LAZY GOTH METHOD HC
(W) Molly Mercier (A) Molly Mercier
Long ago in March of 2019, a gothic young woman had an idea. It was, perhaps, a lazy idea, but aren't all the best ones? After all, lazy is just another word for efficient. And thus, a comic idea was born: The Lazy Goth! The Lazy Goth explores the particular struggles of being an unmotivated goth in a world of motivated people. How To Alienate Friends & Avoid People is a graphic novel that not only depicts the struggles of being a square peg in a round hole, but celebrates it. Be it at home, work, on the internet, in relationships, or in her own feelings of self-worth and identity, The Lazy Goth discovers that no matter what, she is "enough."
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DEVIL GN #2
(W) Tonchi Kataoka (A) Tonchi Kataoka (CA) Tonchi Kataoka
The (one-year-old) Devil King Grull sets out on the path to rehabilitation by helping a million people, under the reluctant eye of his new mother Zeno. Everything seems to be going well. Grull is racking up good deeds while Zeno keeps her grandmother's adventurers-for-hire business afloat, when Grull is kidnapped by Ruby, his fanatically adoring and perverted demonic nursemaid! Can Zeno rescue Grull before the separation literally kills him?
HULK TP THE END NEW PTG
(W) Peter David (A) George Perez (CA) Dale Keown
The Hulk has seen the future... and it is murder. Only Peter David, perhaps the greatest Hulk writer in comics history, could bring readers two classic dystopian tales of such impact as The End and Future Imperfect. Both stories find the Hulk at the end of the Earth - and at the end of his rope! In The End, the green-skinned titan walks alone through a wasted land - and is forced to confront the one who is easily his ultimate nemesis! And in Future Imperfect, the Hulk is the last super power in a post-apocalyptic Earth - ruling with an iron fist as the wicked Maestro. But summoned from the past by a small band of rebels is one who is perhaps the only being who can stand up against the Maestro. Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK: THE END (2002); HULK: FUTURE IMPERFECT (1992) #1-2.
HYPOTHETICAL LIZARD #1 PLATINUM FOIL VAR #0
(CA) Sebastian Fiumara
Alan Moore Incentive covers! Original First Printing special editions that were previously only available as retailer ordering incentives!
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(CA) Sebastian Fiumara
Alan Moore Incentive covers! Original First Printing special editions that were previously only available as retailer ordering incentives!
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(CA) Sebastian Fiumara
Alan Moore Incentive covers! Original First Printing special editions that were previously only available as retailer ordering incentives!
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(CA) Sebastian Fiumara
Alan Moore Incentive covers! Original First Printing special editions that were previously only available as retailer ordering incentives!
I AM ANNA LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK
(W) Christy Webster (A) Alan Batson
This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Anna, the optimistic, caring younger sister from Disney Frozen. Her older sister Elsa, as well as Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf, are all featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations. This book is a must-have for children ages 2 to 5, plus Disney Frozen fans and collectors of all ages! The exciting sequel, Frozen 2, hits theaters November 22, 2019.
I AM ELSA LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK
(W) Christy Webster (A) Alan Batson
This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Elsa, the Queen of Arendelle with amazing magical powers from Disney Frozen. Her younger sister Anna, as well as Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf, are all featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations. This book is a must-have for children ages 2 to 5, plus Disney Frozen fans and collectors of all ages! The exciting sequel, Frozen 2, hits theaters November 22, 2019.
I CAN SELL YOU A BODY #2 (OF 4)
(W) Ryan Ferrier (A) George Kambadais (CA) George Kambadais
Desperate Denny definitely doubles down on doing demonic deeds to distract the dastardly deviants demanding his death. During this, detectives dare to dive deep into Denny's divine delinquencies. Oh, Denny.
I DONT KNOW HOW TO GIVE BIRTH GN
(W) Ayami Kazama (A) Ayami Kazama (CA) Ayami Kazama
The humorous and heartfelt autobiographical comic essay of an otaku manga artist! Follow her journey as she learns the ins and outs of pregnancy and childbirth. For readers ages 16 and up.
ICYMI #13
(W) Eric Henson (A) Eric Henson (CA) Eric Henson
In Case You Missed It... Here It Is Again! As Neriah's search for her son continues, a mysterious figure in the shadows begins to stalk her and her team. This issue reprints Eden, part 2 of 4.
IF FOR MY DAUGHTER DEFEAT DEMON LORD LIGHT NOVEL SC #6
A prequel centered on Latina's parents is the highlight of this 6th entry of the popular series! Having survived a fierce life and death struggle with the demon lords, Dale has at last reunited with Latina. After safely (?) settling things with the First Demon Lord, Chrysos, the pair return to Kenneth and the others back in Kreuz, but...
IF I COULD REACH YOU #3
In this heartwrenching new yuri manga, a teenage girl comes to terms with her own sexuality through her crush on her brother's wife. Hopelessly in love, high schooler Uta must navigate living with her brother and Kaoru, her crush... and sister-in-law. Desperate to get over her unrequited feelings, Uta pulls away, but when the cracks in her brother's marriage begin to show, Kaoru begins to confide in her new teenage sister, which just makes matters worse!
IGNITED #6
(W) Mark Waid (A) Philippe Briones (CA) Mike McKone
Things are definitely heating up for the Phoenix Five. They're about to be outed by alt-right activists, putting their team to the test. To add extra levels of pressure, Shai is falling apart. Can the Ignited save their friend and carry on with their mission if mercury keeps rising?
IGNITION CITY #1 CHARACTER DESIGN VAR #0
(CA) Gianluca Pagliarani
Original First Printing special editions that were previously only available as retailer ordering incentives!
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(CA) Gianluca Pagliarani
Original First Printing special editions that were previously only available as retailer ordering incentives!
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(CA) Gianluca Pagliarani
Original First Printing special editions that were previously only available as retailer ordering incentives!
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(CA) Gianluca Pagliarani
Original First Printing special editions that were previously only available as retailer ordering incentives!
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(CA) Gianluca Pagliarani
Original First Printing special editions that were previously only available as retailer ordering incentives!
ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #67
We feature the work of Vincent DiFate, best known for his spectacular science-fiction paperback book cover illustrations. Next up we feature the work of James Bingham, known for his remarkable slick magazine illustrations of the '40s and '50s. Our final feature concerns the work of slick illustrator John Fernie, also known for his work in magazines of the 40s and 50s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!