JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #73
Don't blink or you might miss the one-shots issue! In it, we cover Kirby's best (and worst) short spurts on his wildest concepts: animation ideas, Dingbats, Justice Inc., Manhunter, Atlas, The Prisoner, and more! There's also an interview with Mike Royer on his work with Jack and elsewhere, a rare Kirby interview, Mark Evanier and our other regular columnists, panels from the 2017 Kirby Centennial celebration, pencil art galleries, and some one-shot surprises! Sporting Big Barda #1 cover finishes by Mike Royer!
JAMES BOND KILL CHAIN #6 (OF 6)
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(W) Andy Diggle (A) Luca Casalanguida (CA) Greg Smallwood
SMERSH has activated Operation Hooded Falcon, bringing Europe to its knees and NATO to the brink of collapse. A key ally is about to fall into Russia's grasp, redrawing the geopolitical map and setting a new foundation for the coming century. But one man can make a difference. You know his name.
JAZZ MAYNARD HC
Jazz Maynard is a jazz trumpeter by night, hiding a variety of skills that come in handy when rescuing his long-lost sister from sex traffickers. Sweeping her home to Barcelona, he falls into a labyrinth of trouble that most men would not survive. But Jazz Maynard is not most men.
JEAN GREY #10
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(W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque (CA) David Yardin
PSYCH WAR Part 3 • The Phoenix is almost here. Will Jean Grey be enough to stop it alone? • Time to call in for some backup! • Guest-starring Quentin Quire, Hope Summers, and the Cuckoos! Rated T+
JEM & THE HOLOGRAMS DIMENSIONS #2
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(W) Sarah Winifred Searle (A) Sarah Winifred Searle (CA) Siobhan Keenan
In our first story by Sarah Winifred Searle, Shana takes center stage her fashion design final is coming up, but when disaster strikes, will she use Synergy to "cheat" her way through?! And in the second story by Sarah Kuhn and Siobhan Keenan, you only need to know two words: KARAOKE. BATTLE. • This anthology book features 2 self-contained stories in each issue! Double the rock-n-roll fun! • Featuring the work of Sarah Winifred Searle, whose comics have been featured by Fresh Romance, The Nib, Iron Circus, and Faith! • Second story by Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex, Heroine Worship), and Siobhan Keenan (Clueless).
JEM & THE HOLOGRAMS DIMENSIONS #2
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(W) Sarah Winifred Searle (A) Sarah Winifred Searle (CA) Sarah Winifred Searle
In our first story by Sarah Winifred Searle, Shana takes center stage her fashion design final is coming up, but when disaster strikes, will she use Synergy to "cheat" her way through?! And in the second story by Sarah Kuhn and Siobhan Keenan, you only need to know two words: KARAOKE. BATTLE. • This anthology book features 2 self-contained stories in each issue! Double the rock-n-roll fun! • Featuring the work of Sarah Winifred Searle, whose comics have been featured by Fresh Romance, The Nib, Iron Circus, and Faith! • Second story by Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex, Heroine Worship), and Siobhan Keenan (Clueless).
JENNY FINN #2 (OF 4)
(W) Mike Mignola (A) Troy Nixey (CA) Mike Mignola
London's murderer has been executed . . . but they caught the wrong man. Desperate for answers, a group of Londoners holds a séance to contact the supposed killer, but his story of a young girl born of the sea who has arrived in London with a terrible curse only brings them more questions. Mike Mignola and Troy Nixey's acclaimed series, in color for the first time by Eisner Award-winner Dave Stewart!
JESSICA JONES #15
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(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Michael Gaydos (CA) David Mack
RETURN OF THE PURPLE MAN Part 3 • The Purple Man is back--and he's wreaking havoc across the Marvel Universe! • What curious thing does he want from Jessica Jones, and can she escape his horror? • From the original creators of Jessica Jones comes the most terrifying villain return of the year! Parental Advisory
(W) Jimmy Palmiotti (A) Pier Brito (CA) Amanda Conner
Technology has made life in the future a lot easier-or has it? In this issue, George is attacked by robotic repair lizards while Judy works to decipher her recorded dreams on a tight deadline. Even Elroy's childhood is disrupted by tech when the ground starts to give way during a playdate. And Jane already had the weight of the world on her shoulders-but learning she has to actually save the world while managing her family is even worse! RATED T
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(W) Jimmy Palmiotti (A) Pier Brito (CA) Amanda Conner
Technology has made life in the future a lot easier-or has it? In this issue, George is attacked by robotic repair lizards while Judy works to decipher her recorded dreams on a tight deadline. Even Elroy's childhood is disrupted by tech when the ground starts to give way during a playdate. And Jane already had the weight of the world on her shoulders-but learning she has to actually save the world while managing her family is even worse! RATED T
JIM HENSON POWER OF DARK CRYSTAL #9 (OF 12)
(W) Simon Spurrier (A) Nichole Matthews (CA) Mark Buckingham
The final arc begins here! Kensho learns the extent of Thurma's lie surrounding the mythic Pool of Tears.
JIM HENSON POWER OF DARK CRYSTAL #9 (OF 12)
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(W) Simon Spurrier (A) Nichole Matthews (CA) Sana Takeda
The final arc begins here! Kensho learns the extent of Thurma's lie surrounding the mythic Pool of Tears.
JIM HENSON STORYTELLER FAIRIES #1 (OF 4)
(W) Matt Smith (A) Matt Smith (CA) Matt Smith
The critically acclaimed Jim Henson's The Storyteller celebrates four mythic tales of fairies inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson's beloved television series. In this first issue, rising newcomer Matt Smith (Lake of Fire, Barbarian Lord) reimagines the "The Elf Queen and the Shepherd," a tale of elven fairies in Iceland. When a Fairy Princess is cursed to the human realm and cursed to bring death with her, Grettir the Strong must discover the source of the trouble and break her curse. Upcoming issues will include stories by Benjamin Schipper, Tyler Jenkins, and Celia Lowenthal. Praise for Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Giants: "An enjoyable read, nicely adapting both the classic show and folk tale, with very solid artwork." - Multiversity Comics
JIM HENSON STORYTELLER FAIRIES #1 (OF 4)
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(W) Matt Smith (A) Matt Smith (CA) Sas Milledge
The critically acclaimed Jim Henson's The Storyteller celebrates four mythic tales of fairies inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson's beloved television series. In this first issue, rising newcomer Matt Smith (Lake of Fire, Barbarian Lord) reimagines the "The Elf Queen and the Shepherd," a tale of elven fairies in Iceland. When a Fairy Princess is cursed to the human realm and cursed to bring death with her, Grettir the Strong must discover the source of the trouble and break her curse. Upcoming issues will include stories by Benjamin Schipper, Tyler Jenkins, and Celia Lowenthal. Praise for Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Giants: "An enjoyable read, nicely adapting both the classic show and folk tale, with very solid artwork." - Multiversity Comics
JIMMYS BASTARDS #6
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Russell Braun (CA) Andy Clarke
How the mighty are fallen: finally triggered into his safe space by the ghastly revelations of his evil offspring, Jimmy Regent finds himself locked away in a rubber room. But as Jimmy starts his new life bouncing off the walls, Nancy uncovers the truth behind our hero's gruesome fate-and realizes she's going to have to handle the bad guys solo... The Laughing Academy, by Garth Ennis and Russ Braun. "JIMMY'S BASTARDS...is a crazy, offensive, beautiful debut to what is sure to be another Garth Ennis winner!" - Lucas Wagner of thatsnotcurrent.com From the creator and writer of Preacher and The Boys comes the series that HAD to be told at AfterShock Comics.
JOE GOLEM OCCULT DETECTIVE FLESH & BLOOD #1
(W) Mike Mignola (A) Patric Reynolds (CA) David Palumbo
Occult detective Joe Golem continues to protect New York City from supernatural danger when he investigates a home that has become a hotbed of paranormal activity, but the real danger may be from the person he least suspects. o First issue in a new arc!
JOE KUBERT TARZAN AND THE LION MAN ARTIST ED HC
(W) Joe Kubert (A) Joe Kubert (CA) Joe Kubert
Collecting the brilliant Joe Kubert's final Tarzan stories in the acclaimed and multi-Eisner Award-winning Artist's Edition format. Including the third Tarzan novel adapted by Joe Kubert, Tarzan and the Lion Man, as well as five additional stories. Includes Tarzan issues 224, 224, 227, 228, 229, 231, 232, 233, and 234. Featuring Kubert's masterful handling of Edgar Rice Burroughs classic creation-this is truly as good as comics get!
JOHN CARPENTER TALES OF SCI FI VORTEX #3 (OF 8)
(W) Mike Sizemore (A) David Kennedy (CA) Tim Bradstreet
Investigating exactly what happened on the mining asteroid, Jake Dixon returns with a new team that includes the one man he can't trust. As they make a startling discovery another threat begins to unfold back on space station Benson.
JOHN WICK #4
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(W) Greg Pak (A) Giovanni Valletta (CA) Giovanni Valletta
In the penultimate chapter of the tale of John Wick's first vendetta, the final war begins! But can an injured John Wick prevail without giving up his market against the full fury of Calamity unleashed?
JOHN WICK #4
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(W) Greg Pak (A) Giovanni Valletta (CA) Ben Garriga
In the penultimate chapter of the tale of John Wick's first vendetta, the final war begins! But can an injured John Wick prevail without giving up his market against the full fury of Calamity unleashed?
JOHN WICK #4
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(W) Greg Pak (A) Giovanni Valletta (CA) Photo
In the penultimate chapter of the tale of John Wick's first vendetta, the final war begins! But can an injured John Wick prevail without giving up his market against the full fury of Calamity unleashed?
JOYRIDE TP #3
(W) Jackson Lanzing (A) Marcus To (CA) Marcus To
A year has passed since the fractured crew of the Joyride stared down the Void at the far reaches of space. There's only one thing that could bring them back together: a return to Earth to take on the fascist regime once and for all. In this stunning conclusion, writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (Batman and Robin Eternal, Grayson) and artist Marcus To (Nightwing, New Avengers) bring the Joyride back to where it all began. Collects issues #9-12.
JUANA & DRAGONEWTS SEVEN KINGDOMS GN #1
(W) Kiyohisa Tanaka (A) Kiyohisa Tanaka (CA) Kiyohisa Tanaka
Welcome to a world ruled by dragons, for fans of The Ancient Magus' Bride! In a fantastical future, humans are no longer the dominant species and dragons have evolved to become rulers of the world we once knew. Dragonewt is an archaeologist who is fascinated with his studies of the past. When he finds a young human girl he names Fauna, he adopts her, and together the two explore this magical world of the Seven Kingdoms.
JUDAS #1 (OF 4)
(W) Jeff Loveness (A) Jakub Rebelka (CA) Jakub Rebelka
Emmy and WGA Award-nominated writer Jeff Loveness (Marvel's Nova) presents an exploration of the classical biblical character, perfect for fans of Preacher and The Goddamned. Judas Iscariot journeys through life and death, grappling with his place in "The Greatest Story Ever Told," and how much of his part was preordained. In a religion built on redemption and forgiveness, one man had to sacrifice himself for everyone...and it wasn't Jesus.
JUDGE DREDD CLASSICS DARK JUDGES TP
(W) John Wagner (A) Brian Bolland (CA) Darick Robertson
Classic tales of Judge Dredd and the Dark Judges in all-new color by some of the all-time fan favorite creators! His name is Judge Death, and in his eyes all life is crime! Together with his brothers Fear, Fire, and Mortis, the super-fiend from Deadworld is determined to end all life in Mega-City One once and for all! This compilation features the classic Judge Death tales "Judge Death," "Judge Death Lives," and "Four Dark Judges" from the pages of 2000 AD in all-new colors.