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FIRE FLY #35

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(W) Greg Pak (A) Simona Di Gianfelice (CA) Bengal

After taking care of the plunderer boss threat, the crew learns how much hard work goes into creating a community that endures-especially when self-governance is the goal. Meanwhile, the Washbot tries to find his place and role in this new world separate from his borrowed identity as a duplicate of Wash. In the midst of problems and imperfections, there's hope on the horizon. But when an unexpected event throws everything into chaos, will this be a new start... or the beginning of the end?

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FIRE FLY #35

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(W) Greg Pak (A) Simona Di Gianfelice (CA) Kai Carpenter

After taking care of the plunderer boss threat, the crew learns how much hard work goes into creating a community that endures-especially when self-governance is the goal. Meanwhile, the Washbot tries to find his place and role in this new world separate from his borrowed identity as a duplicate of Wash. In the midst of problems and imperfections, there's hope on the horizon. But when an unexpected event throws everything into chaos, will this be a new start... or the beginning of the end?

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FIRE FLY BRAND NEW VERSE HC

(W) Josh Lee Gordon (A) Fabiana Mascolo (CA) Qistina Khalidah

Writer Josh Lee Gordon (Fire FLY: Bad Company) and artist Fabiana Mascolo (Yasmeen) introduce a new era filled with an all new cast, bold adventures, and shocking surprises for fans of Fire FLY! It's been 20 years since the original crew of the Serenity was busy smuggling contraband, ferrying travelers, and having close calls with the Alliance. Now, they've all gone their separate ways. Zo Washburne and her daughter, Emma find themselves at the helm of the Serenity, and they must cobble together a new crew of castaways and misfits to navigate this brand new 'Verse. But...there's a world-shattering discovery beyond the Rim. Together they will face new challenges, reunite with old friends, and try to build new relationships. But most of all-a new future from a troubled past. Collects Fire FLY: Brand New 'Verse #1-6.

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FIRE FLY HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1 CVR A LEE #0

(W) Jeff Jensen (A) Vincenzo Federici (CA) In-Hyuk Lee

It's the holiday season and Jayne's selfish behavior receives the unwanted attention of three visiting spirits who reveal the hidden past, present and future of Serenity's most...miserly crew member. A beloved character returns as the Ghost of Fire FLY Past, while a fellow crew member guides Jayne through the here and now, showing the consequences of his actions in the present. But it's the Ghost of Fire FLY Future, Emma Washburne, who reveals the most shocking fate of all. Can Jayne turn over a new leaf and avert the disaster headed his way? Celebrate the holiday season with your favorite Browncoats in this self-contained special by Emmy and Eisner Award-winning writer Jeff Jensen (HBO's Watchmen, Better Angels: A Kate Warne Adventure) and artists Vincenzo Federici (Go-Go Power Rangers), Jordi Perez (Fire FLY), & Fabiana Mascolo (Fire FLY: Brand New 'Verse).

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FIRE FLY HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1 CVR B YARSKY #0

(W) Jeff Jensen (A) Vincenzo Federici (CA) Caitlin Yarsky

It's the holiday season and Jayne's selfish behavior receives the unwanted attention of three visiting spirits who reveal the hidden past, present and future of Serenity's most...miserly crew member. A beloved character returns as the Ghost of Fire FLY Past, while a fellow crew member guides Jayne through the here and now, showing the consequences of his actions in the present. But it's the Ghost of Fire FLY Future, Emma Washburne, who reveals the most shocking fate of all. Can Jayne turn over a new leaf and avert the disaster headed his way? Celebrate the holiday season with your favorite Browncoats in this self-contained special by Emmy and Eisner Award-winning writer Jeff Jensen (HBO's Watchmen, Better Angels: A Kate Warne Adventure) and artists Vincenzo Federici (Go-Go Power Rangers), Jordi Perez (Fire FLY), & Fabiana Mascolo (Fire FLY: Brand New 'Verse).

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(W) Jeff Jensen (A) Vincenzo Federici (CA) Caitlin Yarsky

It's the holiday season and Jayne's selfish behavior receives the unwanted attention of three visiting spirits who reveal the hidden past, present and future of Serenity's most...miserly crew member. A beloved character returns as the Ghost of Fire FLY Past, while a fellow crew member guides Jayne through the here and now, showing the consequences of his actions in the present. But it's the Ghost of Fire FLY Future, Emma Washburne, who reveals the most shocking fate of all. Can Jayne turn over a new leaf and avert the disaster headed his way? Celebrate the holiday season with your favorite Browncoats in this self-contained special by Emmy and Eisner Award-winning writer Jeff Jensen (HBO's Watchmen, Better Angels: A Kate Warne Adventure) and artists Vincenzo Federici (Go-Go Power Rangers), Jordi Perez (Fire FLY), & Fabiana Mascolo (Fire FLY: Brand New 'Verse).

NBM

ART OF SUSHI HC

(W) Franckie Alarcon (A) Franckie Alarcon

FLY to Japan and come discover all there is to know about sushi. After revealing the secrets of chocolate to us, Franckie Alarcon offers a gourmet panorama of this exceptional dish that has conquered the planet! But do you really know sushi? The author traveled to Japan to meet all the players involved in the making of this true work of culinary art. From the traditional starred chef to the young cook who is shaking up the rules, including all the artisans and producers involved, this book covers the most emblematic of Japanese products from A to Z. A fascinating journey of discovery that, along the way, tells a lot about Japan itself.

YEN ON

BACCANO LIGHT NOVEL HC #18

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A) Katsumi Enami

Huey Laforet has broken out of prison, and New York is in chaos. The whirlwind of confusion swallows all the major players in the city, from the FBI unit investigating the immortals, to the Mafia, to the Camorra, to Ladd Russo and his gang, and even the FLYing Pussyfoot. All roads lead to a dramatic confrontation at a single casino, but just who is the man pulling the strings? The last ruckus of the 1930s begins...

YEN ON

BOTTOM-TIER CHARACTER TOMOZAKI LIGHT NOVEL SC #7

(W) Yuki Yaku (A) FLY

With the school culture festival looming, Tomozaki finds himself busier than ever, his attention split between helping Kikuchi with her script, developing a comedy show with Mimimi, and tackling an assignment from Hinami. As practice for the play begins, Kikuchi and Tomozaki decide to interview Hinami about her past in order to strengthen her connection with her role. But just what feelings will she have to face before the curtain rises...?

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BUFFY LAST VAMPIRE SLAYER #1 (OF 4)

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(W) Casey Gilly (A) Joe Jaro (CA) Ario Anindito

Can a lone Slayer save what's left of humanity? Buffy Summers is the last Slayer. Now in her 50s, she wages a one woman fight against the forces of darkness, who prey on humanity in the daylight unimpeded thanks to a magical catastrophe that has nearly blotted out the sun. The same disaster robbed Buffy of her friends and ended the Slayer-line, forcing her into an endless guerilla war. That is, until she stumbles across something she hasn't seen in a long time - hope, in the form of a prophecy and the young girl who carries it. The Multiverse explodes as writer Casey Gilly (Femme Magnifique, You Died) and artist Joe Jaro (Fire FLY) bring you a dystopian tale of Buffy Summers as you've never seen her before for fans of Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, Batman: Last Knight On Earth, and Future State: Wonder Woman.

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BUFFY LAST VAMPIRE SLAYER #1 (OF 4)

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(W) Casey Gilly (A) Joe Jaro (CA) Rod Reis

Can a lone Slayer save what's left of humanity? Buffy Summers is the last Slayer. Now in her 50s, she wages a one woman fight against the forces of darkness, who prey on humanity in the daylight unimpeded thanks to a magical catastrophe that has nearly blotted out the sun. The same disaster robbed Buffy of her friends and ended the Slayer-line, forcing her into an endless guerilla war. That is, until she stumbles across something she hasn't seen in a long time - hope, in the form of a prophecy and the young girl who carries it. The Multiverse explodes as writer Casey Gilly (Femme Magnifique, You Died) and artist Joe Jaro (Fire FLY) bring you a dystopian tale of Buffy Summers as you've never seen her before for fans of Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, Batman: Last Knight On Earth, and Future State: Wonder Woman.

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BUFFY LAST VAMPIRE SLAYER #1 (OF 4)

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(W) Casey Gilly (A) Joe Jaro (CA) Blank Cover

Can a lone Slayer save what's left of humanity? Buffy Summers is the last Slayer. Now in her 50s, she wages a one woman fight against the forces of darkness, who prey on humanity in the daylight unimpeded thanks to a magical catastrophe that has nearly blotted out the sun. The same disaster robbed Buffy of her friends and ended the Slayer-line, forcing her into an endless guerilla war. That is, until she stumbles across something she hasn't seen in a long time - hope, in the form of a prophecy and the young girl who carries it. The Multiverse explodes as writer Casey Gilly (Femme Magnifique, You Died) and artist Joe Jaro (Fire FLY) bring you a dystopian tale of Buffy Summers as you've never seen her before for fans of Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, Batman: Last Knight On Earth, and Future State: Wonder Woman.

KODANSHA COMICS

CHASING AFTER AOI KOSHIBA GN #3

(W) Takeoka Hazuki (A) FLY (CA) FLY

A yuri romance about the intense feelings of youth, and the perspective and regrets that adulthood can bring. Sahoko had lots of friends in high school, so there's no shortage of people to catch up with at her reunion. But the one face she wants to see is missing: that of Aoi Koshiba, her classmate and first love. A star of the basketball team, Aoi caught Sahoko's eye as an easy way to score social points. But when Aoi quits the team, an unexpected kiss pulls Sahoko closer to her than she intended to be. With a difficult home situation, Aoi is in need of more than just a cynical social climber. She needs a true friend, and something more.

IMAGE COMICS

LADY MECHANIKA HC #1

(W) Joe Benitez (A) Joe Benitez (CA) Joe Benitez

A newly remastered edition of the steampunk adventure series' first volume, featuring a revised script and updated lettering, in an oversized hardcover format. In a Victorian world filled with FLYing dirigibles and clockwork automatons, a young woman searches desperately for the secrets to her past-a past that left her with extraordinary, but unnatural, mechanical limbs.   Collects LADY MECHANIKA #0-5.

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

OUT OF THE BLUE COMP TP

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Keith Burns (CA) Keith Burns

A WAR IS A DIFFICULT THING TO KILL The Second World War is almost over, but no one seems to have told the Germans - as Royal Air Force pilot Jamie McKenzie finds out when he's assigned to deadly shipping strikes along the enemy coast. FLYing the Mosquito fighter-bomber against heavily armed targets is dangerous enough at the best of times, but after incurring the wrath of his vengeful commanding officer, Jamie is assigned the most unpopular navigator in the unit - not to mention the least reliable aircraft. Worse still, the commander's sights are firmly set on Jamie's beautiful young wife, Beth. Writer Garth Ennis (A WALK THROUGH HELL, Preacher, The Boys) and artist Keith Burns (War Stories) reunite after the success of their series Johnny Red, presenting another tale of World War II aerial combat: featuring skies black with flak and enemy fighters, nail-biting low-level action, and the dark humor of men whose lives can be snatched away at any second...OUT OF THE BLUE. This 144-page collection contains both volumes of the WWII aerial combat classic.

MARVEL COMICS

SHANG-CHI #7

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Dike Ruan (CA) Leinil Francis Yu

WHO WAS SHANG-CHI'S MOTHER? Arrows will definitely FLY when we flashback to the first meeting of Shang-Chi's parents! Who was Shang-Chi's mother? And how did someone so virtuous and heroic fall for an evil warlord like Zheng Zu? Plus, in the present, the tides begin to turn against Shang-Chi, as the mastermind gathering all of his foes stands revealed! RATED T+

MARVEL COMICS

SHANG-CHI #7

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(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Dike Ruan

WHO WAS SHANG-CHI'S MOTHER? Arrows will definitely FLY when we flashback to the first meeting of Shang-Chi's parents! Who was Shang-Chi's mother? And how did someone so virtuous and heroic fall for an evil warlord like Zheng Zu? Plus, in the present, the tides begin to turn against Shang-Chi, as the mastermind gathering all of his foes stands revealed! RATED T+

MARVEL COMICS

SHANG-CHI #7

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(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Dike Ruan (CA) Rob Liefeld

WHO WAS SHANG-CHI'S MOTHER? Arrows will definitely FLY when we flashback to the first meeting of Shang-Chi's parents! Who was Shang-Chi's mother? And how did someone so virtuous and heroic fall for an evil warlord like Zheng Zu? Plus, in the present, the tides begin to turn against Shang-Chi, as the mastermind gathering all of his foes stands revealed! RATED T+

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SILVER AGE CLASSICS BRAIN BOY HC #2

(W) Herb Castle (A) Frank Springer (CA) Victor Prezio

Brain Boy by the amazing Frank Springer is a heady mix of superhero, fantasy, supernatural, horror, suspense, science fiction and spy adventures! Brain Boy, aka Matt Price Jr., works for the "Organization of Active Anthropologists," in reality a special counter-intelligence branch of the U.S Secret Service. Fighting Communist enemies such as Ricotta and alien adversaries like the microscopic Eerown! Brain Boy read minds, use telekinesis to lift objects or make himself FLY, control minds, alter emotional states, and was also super intelligent. Collects Brain Boy #4-6 (March/May-Sept/Nov 1963) and Space Patrol #1-2 (Summer-Fall 1952).

PS ARTBOOKS

SILVER AGE CLASSICS BRAIN BOY SLIPCASE ED #2

(W) Herb Castle (A) Frank Springer (CA) Victor Prezio

You just gotta get this little gem! Brain Boy by the amazing Frank Springer (best known for Marvel Comics' Dazzler and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.) is a heady mix of superhero, fantasy, supernatural, horror, suspense, science fiction and spy adventures! Brain Boy aka Matt Price Jr. works for the "Organisation of Active Anthropologists", in reality a special counter-intelligence branch of the U.S Secret Service. Fighting earth bound COMMUNIST enemies such as Ricotta and ALIEN adversaries like the microscopic Eerown! Brain Boy read minds, use telekinesis to lift objects or make himself FLY, control minds, alter emotional states, and was also super intelligent. However, using his powers took a lot of mental energy, especially when facing another telepath and he could become exhausted quickly.                                         Also featuring SPACE PATROL! Billed as "America's Greatest Space Drama"  and starring Commander Buzz Corry, this one's got it all, painted covers by Norman Saunders and Clarence Doore, interior art from the great Bernie Krigstein.

VIZ MEDIA LLC

SLEEPY PRINCESS IN DEMON CASTLE GN #16

(W) Kagiji Kumanomata (A) Kagiji Kumanomata

Demon King Twilight's childhood friend Zetsuran sneaks into the castle determined to be reunited with him, but the princess keeps getting in her way. Hades wants to reconcile with his little brother Zeus, and naturally the princess gets mixed up in their business too. Meanwhile, Alazif the grimoire gets a form of hay fever that has unfortunate magical symptoms. If stepping on a butter FLY in a primeval forest can drastically change the future, what impact would a princess stealing an ancient duvet ten years in the past have? Plus the princess goes on a fishing trip with the Demon King and Poseidon. What could possibly go right? For teen audiences.

IDW PUBLISHING

SONIC HEDGEHOG SONIC & TAILS BEST BUDS FOREVER TP

(W) Ian FLYnn (A) Tracy Yardley (CA) Evan Stanley

Can't wait to see the best friends ever meet on the big screen? Get ready by reading their greatest adventures in this must-have comic collection! Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower. Best friends through thick and thin, they've always got each other's backs. Celebrate the terrific twosome with these three high-speed, high- FLYing tales full of action and adrenaline. First, Dr. Eggman is missing, but his rogue robots are still running amok, and only Sonic can stop them. But he can't do it without Tails! Then, the best buds are trying to take a break, but something stinks. Looks like baddies can have best friends too! And finally, Tails and Sonic explore an abandoned Dr. Eggman base, but they're not alone! Can they trust the intruder? No worries. If years of friendship has proven anything, it's that they'll be fine as long as they've got each other! Collects Sonic the Hedgehog issues #1, 13, 34, and 35.

IDW PUBLISHING

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG IDW COLLECTION HC #2

(W) Ian FLYnn (A) Various (CA) Evan Stanley

Oversized hardcover editions of IDW's celebrated Sonic the Hedgehog comics, including the ongoing series, annuals, and mini-series, all presented in recommended reading order! Sonic may be ready for a break, but the excitement never stops! The thuggish twosome, Rough and Tumble, are back and they're looking for vengeance against Sonic and his friends. And they're not the only ones... some of Sonic's greatest foes have returned and, with the help of some new evil allies, have created a threat that's guaranteed to take over the world. Then, join two of the most popular new characters from Sonic's world, Tangle and Whisper, in a classic odd-couple team-up adventure! Can Tangle and Whisper help solve each other's problems, or will they just make things worse? Plus, join Sonic and some of his coolest friends in adventures that show just how wonderful Sonic's world really is. But the action continues! Can Sonic save a city in crisis... or has he finally met his match? Dr. Eggman has launched his most extreme plan yet and Sonic's already racing to catch up! Collects issues #13-20 from volumes 4 and 5 (Infection and Crisis City) of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, the 2019 Annual, and the Tangle and Whisper four-issue mini-series.

MARVEL COMICS

WASTELANDERS HAWKEYE #1 #0

(W) Ethan Sacks (A) Ibraim Roberson (CA) Josemaria Casanovas

DEADLY ACCURACY! Witness the never-before-told story of HAWKEYE'S training with STICK-the man formerly known as DAREDEVIL! Clint Barton's sight may be gone, but his will to avenge is stronger than ever, and with the training and expert guidance of MATT MURDOCK, arrows will FLY again! But what is Murdock's actual target? And how will this change Hawkeye's path in the Wastelands? This is one issue YOU can't afford to miss! PARENTAL ADVISORY

MARVEL COMICS

WASTELANDERS HAWKEYE #1 CONNECTING COLOR PODCAST VAR #0

(W) Ethan Sacks (A) Ibraim Roberson (CA) Steve McNiven

DEADLY ACCURACY! Witness the never-before-told story of HAWKEYE'S training with STICK-the man formerly known as DAREDEVIL! Clint Barton's sight may be gone, but his will to avenge is stronger than ever, and with the training and expert guidance of MATT MURDOCK, arrows will FLY again! But what is Murdock's actual target? And how will this change Hawkeye's path in the Wastelands? This is one issue YOU can't afford to miss! PARENTAL ADVISORY