(W) GEOFF JOHNS, GRANT MORRISON, and J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI (A) GARY FRANK, YANICK PAQUETTE, and SHANE DAVIS
DC’s greatest heroes are redefined from the ground up in this box set collecting three Earth One stories, presenting bold new origin stories for Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman!
Batman: Earth One, from the Doomsday Clock team of Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, presents an all-new take on Batman’s origin, with a fallible, vulnerable, and angry Bruce Wayne embarking on his crime-fighting mission. Wonder Woman: Earth One, from comic book superstars Grant Morrison and Yanick Paquette, re-creates Diana of Themyscira’s mythology in a thoroughly modern but still timeless epic. Superman: Earth One, written by Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski and illustrated by acclaimed artist Shane Davis, started the Earth One line, with an unexpected and provocative perspective on Clark Kent’s transformation into Superman and his first year as the Man of Steel.
This box set collects Batman: Earth One Vol. 1, Wonder Woman: Earth One Vol. 1, and Superman: Earth One Vol. 1.
EDENS ZERO GN #10
(W) Hiro Mashima (A) Hiro Mashima (CA) Hiro Mashima
It's here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... IN SPACE! A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That's a dragon." The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!
EDGAR ALLAN POE`S SNIFTER OF BLOOD #3
(W) Rachel Pollack (A) Alan Robinson (CA) Jon Proctor
Writer Rachel Pollack and artist Alan Robinson take on "The Mystery of Marie Roget," in which Poe writes a dull story and gets irritated when everyone hates it. Shaun Manning adapts and Greg Scott draws our second version of "The Cask of Amontillado" in as many issues-but this one has killer robots! Plus: Prose, pictures, and possibly poems!
ELECTRIC BLACK PRESENTS #2
(W) Joseph Schmalke (A) Karl Moline (CA) Rich Woodall
Black Caravan Imprint. From the eerie world of The Electric Black comes a series focusing on some of its more sinister residents. Welcome back dear reader for two chilling tales of murder, forbidden love, and revenge hosted by The Electric Black's proprietor, Julius Black. Our first tale brings us back to the dawn of man and the creation of The Electric Black itself. Next we bring you a haunting tale which takes us to Roman Britain and tells the story of the man we call Julius Black.
ENCODED #1
CVR A HESTER
(W) Josh Blaylock (A) Jethro Morales (CA) Phil Hester
What if our fears of a tyrannical A.I. turn out to be unfounded, but nevertheless, humanity forces this machine intelligence to fight back? In 2045 we survive a brush with oblivion when the A.I. AURELIUS achieves singularity, quickly deactivated but not without a fight. A decade later governments ensure it never returns by activating the "Analog Protocol," frequently and without warning. Citizens must expect, at any time, to lose all digital capabilities. What they don't know is that AURELIUS left a piece of its mind behind in a simple hemp farmer known only as Epictetus.
ENGINEWARD #6
CVR A EISMA
(W) George Mann (A) Joe Eisma (CA) Joe Eisma
Still reeling from their battle with Gemini, Joss, Ichabod, and the others finally arrive at their destination, a partially intact fragment of the ancient Arc ship, where they uncover explosive revelations. Meanwhile, Virgo's conspiracy continues, and Marl returns to the shanty town to discover it's now under the terrifying rule of Sagittarius.
ENGINEWARD #6
CVR B HICKMAN
(W) George Mann (A) Joe Eisma (CA) Jen Hickman
Still reeling from their battle with Gemini, Joss, Ichabod, and the others finally arrive at their destination, a partially intact fragment of the ancient Arc ship, where they uncover explosive revelations. Meanwhile, Virgo's conspiracy continues, and Marl returns to the shanty town to discover it's now under the terrifying rule of Sagittarius.
ERA OF GREAT WONDERS #1 (OF 6)
(W) John Myers (A) Jennifer L. Myer
Three middle-schoolers set out to explore the ruins of a world torn apart by the sudden and terrifying appearance of giant monsters and in the ruins discover a brave new era of great wonders.
ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD #1 ROYAL BLUE FOIL #0
(CA) Dheeraj Verma
Never before offered in PREVIEWS! These special editions feature awesome new covers and tiny print runs!
ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD FEARBOOK BLOOD RED FOIL VAR #0
(CA) Mike Wolfer
Never before offered in PREVIEWS! These special editions feature awesome new covers and tiny print runs!
ETERNALS #2
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Esad Ribic (CA) Esad Ribic
THANOS VS. IKARIS! • In the heart of a city driven mad by time! • Eternals live eternally. One is dead. They handle it well. • No, they don't. They handle it badly. Eternal revenge is a dish best served forever. Rated T+
ETERNALS #2
NAUCK HEADSHOT VAR
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Esad Ribic (CA) Todd Nauck
THANOS VS. IKARIS! • In the heart of a city driven mad by time! • Eternals live eternally. One is dead. They handle it well. • No, they don't. They handle it badly. Eternal revenge is a dish best served forever. Rated T+
ETERNALS #2
MCKELVIE VAR
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Esad Ribic (CA) Jamie McKelvie
THANOS VS. IKARIS! • In the heart of a city driven mad by time! • Eternals live eternally. One is dead. They handle it well. • No, they don't. They handle it badly. Eternal revenge is a dish best served forever. Rated T+
ETERNALS TP COSMIC ORIGINS
(W) Jack Kirby (A) Jack Kirby (CA) Todd Nauck
When gods walk the Earth! Get to know the enigmatic Eternals - beginning with their introductory adventure by none other than Jack Kirby! The "King" introduced a new mythology for the Marvel Universe with the revelation that humankind is not alone. Thanks to the manipulations of the cosmic giants known as the Celestials, we unknowingly share Earth with the godlike Eternals - and their sworn enemies, the misshapen Deviants! Meet Ikaris, Sersi, Ajak and more, and learn the secret origin of their incredible race! Then thrill to a forgotten tale of the mighty hero Gilgamesh - and the thorn in his side called Sprite! And see the sorceress Sersi in a life-changing adventure with the Avengers - and her reluctant soul mate, the Black Knight! Collecting ETERNALS (1976) #1-3, AVENGERS SPOTLIGHT #35, AVENGERS (1963) #361 and material from WHAT IF? (1977) #23-28. Rated T
ETERNALS TP DREAMING CELESTIAL SAGA
(W) Peter B. Gillis (A) Sal Buscema (CA) Walter Simonson
The awesome Uni-Mind and a tragic death set the stage for a new era in the battle between the godly Eternals and their Deviant adversaries! The Eternals have spread out among the human population in secret. In these uncertain times, their new leader must hold the remaining Eternals together even as a new adversary emerges from deep in the Deviants' underground stronghold. Ghaur, leader of the Deviant priesthood, has discovered the location of a renegade Celestial, defeated and sealed away by his brethren long ago. If the Eternals can't come together and stop Ghaur, he will possess the cosmic power of this Dreaming Celestial - and conquer Earth! Plus: Don't miss the origins of the Eternals from rare WHAT IF? backup features! Collecting ETERNALS (1985) #1-12, IRON MAN ANNUAL #6, AVENGERS (1963) #246-248 and material from WHAT IF? (1977) #23-30. Rated T
ETERNALS TP TO DEFY APOCALYPSE
(W) Charles Knauf (A) Daniel Acuna (CA) Daniel Acuna
The gods walk the Earth! In ancient times, the cosmic giants called the Celestials came to Earth and created a race of powerful immortal beings: the Eternals! For a time, primitive man worshiped them as gods, but eventually the Eternals disappeared. Now, they've returned - and so have the Celestials! A massive golden figure towers over San Francisco, standing in silent judgment - but does he portend the end of the world? As the Eternals discover the nature of the threat heading toward Earth, Ikaris makes a huge move, and schisms in the Eternal community explode! Pacts are broken, lines are drawn and Eternal blood will flow - but can the fractured family pull together in time to save the planet from the Horde? Guest-starring the X-Men! Collecting ETERNALS (2008) #1-9 and ANNUAL #1. Rated T+
EVEN THOUGH WERE ADULTS GN #1
(W) Takako Shimura (A) Takako Shimura
From the critically acclaimed creator of Wandering Son, a heart-tugging manga about two busy women who think they've figured out the whole adulting thing... until they fall in love with each other. Ayano, an elementary school teacher in her thirties, stops by a bar one day and meets another woman named Shuri. Sparks fly as the two chat, and before the night is over, Ayano even goes in for a kiss. Shuri is intrigued but confused... especially when she discovers that Ayano has a husband! Both Ayano and Shuri are about to find out that love doesn't get any easier, even as you grow older.
EXCALIBUR #16
XOS
(W) Tini Howard (A) Marcus To (CA) Mahmud Asrar
THE SWORD IS SHEATHED ! The team is left changed in the aftermath of X OF SWORDS... and some things lost cannot be replaced. Rated T+
EXCELLENCE #12
(W) Brandon Thomas (A) Khary Randolph (CA) Khary Randolph
END OF STORY ARC The world has been built on the Overseer's lies. And now, it will burn.
EXCITING COMICS #8
(W) Various (A) VARIOUS (CA) Brian Denham
Revel in all-new thrills and adventure as Antarctic Press brings you the triumphant return of Antarctic's Exciting! We serve up a solid dose of pulp heroes of yesteryear and all-new heroes in the classic vein. The thrills are back and better than ever before!
EXPANSE #1 (OF 4)
CVR A FORBES
(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Alejandro Aragon (CA) W. Scott Forbes
* A new limited series event set between Season 4 and Season 5 of Amazon's hit series The Expanse from Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One) and Alejandro Aragon (Resonant) * Chrisjen Avasarala, the former longtime Secretary-General of the United Nations, has found herself relegated to Luna after losing the latest elections...and she doesn't plan on going down without a fight. * So when Bobbie Draper - a former Martian marine - brings her intel on an intergalactic black market weapons ring, Avasarala sees a chance to reclaim her former political position of power through a clandestine operation. * But as Draper digs deeper into this secret cabal, she soon realizes the threat they pose is far larger - and closer to home - than either of them ever imagined...
EXPANSE #1 (OF 4)
CVR B WALKER
(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Alejandro Aragon (CA) Tigh Walker
* A new limited series event set between Season 4 and Season 5 of Amazon's hit series The Expanse from Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One) and Alejandro Aragon (Resonant) * Chrisjen Avasarala, the former longtime Secretary-General of the United Nations, has found herself relegated to Luna after losing the latest elections...and she doesn't plan on going down without a fight. * So when Bobbie Draper - a former Martian marine - brings her intel on an intergalactic black market weapons ring, Avasarala sees a chance to reclaim her former political position of power through a clandestine operation. * But as Draper digs deeper into this secret cabal, she soon realizes the threat they pose is far larger - and closer to home - than either of them ever imagined...
FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST GN #6
(W) Hiro Mashima (A) Atsuo Ueda (CA) Atsuo Ueda
A wizard's job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild are back in action! And they've decided to tackle the "100 Years Quest" - a job no one's dared take on since the founding of the guild more than a century ago. A mysterious town, a baffling spirit, a ghastly new enemy...and a brand new continent to explore. When you're with real friends, the adventures never stop!
FAITHLESS II TP
(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Maria Llovet (CA) Maria Llovet
* New York Times bestselling writer Brian Azzarello (Batman: Damned, 100 Bullets) and artist Maria Llovet (Heartbeat, Loud) present the next chapter of their acclaimed erotic thriller as Faith descends into the world of dark magic and the even darker corners of the human soul. * Faith embarks on a journey deep into the exclusive art world with hellish consequences after she accompanies her lovers, the free-spirited Poppy and the elusive Louis, straight into the epicenter of dark magic: Turin, Italy. * As she dabbles with new paint and new partners, her own power begins to shed light on who or what she truly is and the devil will be by her side to guide her hand... * Power has a price and Faith has only begun to pay. * Collects Faithless II #1-6.
FALCON AND WINTER SOLDIER TP CUT OFF ONE HEAD
(W) Derek Landy (A) Federico Vicentini (CA) Dan Mora
A tale of two Caps! An office of dead government agents. A gifted new killer. Two ex-Captain Americas. When a dramatic attempt on the life of Bucky Barnes reunites him with Sam Wilson, the old friends are plunged headlong into a race to uncover the new leader of Hydra before a mass-casualty event announces the terror group's resurgence to the world! The clock is ticking - but who is the Natural, and how did he beat Sam and Bucky so easily? It's a bullet-riddled, window-smashing, table-breaking brawl for it all, and the Hydra Supreme is about to ascend! Collecting FALCON & WINTER SOLDIER #1-5. Rated T+