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DARK HORSE COMICS

ETHER #1

RUBIN MAIN

(W) Matt Kindt (A) David Rubin (CA) David Rubin

A science-minded adventurer gets mixed up in the mysteries of a fantasy world in this charming new adventure from an award-winning creative team. Boone Dias is an interdimensional explorer, a scientist from Earth who has stumbled into great responsibility. He's got an explanation for everything, so of course the Ether's magical residents turn to him to solve their toughest crimes. But maybe keeping the real and the abstract separate is too big a job for just one man. o From New York Times best-selling author Matt Kindt (MIND MGMT, Past Aways, Super Spy, Dept. H). o Stunning artwork from David Rubín! o Variant cover by Jeff Lemire!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ETHER #1

LEMIRE VAR

(W) Matt Kindt (A) David Rubin (CA) Jeff Lemire

A science-minded adventurer gets mixed up in the mysteries of a fantasy world in this charming new adventure from an award-winning creative team. Boone Dias is an interdimensional explorer, a scientist from Earth who has stumbled into great responsibility. He's got an explanation for everything, so of course the Ether's magical residents turn to him to solve their toughest crimes. But maybe keeping the real and the abstract separate is too big a job for just one man. o From New York Times best-selling author Matt Kindt (MIND MGMT, Past Aways, Super Spy, Dept. H). o Stunning artwork from David Rubín! o Variant cover by Jeff Lemire!

DC COMICS

(W) Matthew Sturges (A) Travis Moore (CA) Tula Lotay

The Shadow Players are on edge as Peter rushes to learn Connor's fate, and their botched reconnaissance mission is salvaged when the newest recruit taps into his powers and enters the belly of the beast. With eyes and ears on the inside, he's positioned to collect crucial intelligence from the unsuspecting mercenaries-that is, if he can stay on script and stay alive. Back at headquarters, Bo rebels and raises serious questions about the morality of Feathertop's vision for protecting the Mundy world.

SPACE GOAT PUBLISHING

EVIL DEAD 2 DARK ONES RISING TP

(W) Frank Hannah (A) Raul Valdes (CA) Yvel Guichet

Ash and Annie are back, and the Evil Dead have never been more Evil nor more Dead! Chaos reigns in the final chapter of the miniseries trilogy starting with and continued with . Ash and Annie attempt to survive in the shadow of the Dark One, but the world might just be beyond the point of no return. Existence had a good run - but nothing stays groovy forever!

SPACE GOAT PUBLISHING

EVIL DEAD 2 REVENGE OF KRAMPUS ONE SHOT #0

(W) Ian Edington (A) David Youkovich (CA) David Youkovich

It's Christmas Eve and as usual Ash is alone with a TV dinner, a bottle of Bourdon, and the Skinimax Channel on cable. This silent night gets unholy when Krampus shows up to take away a neighbor kid! It's up to Ash to ring his silver bells and maybe end up under the mistletoe with a grateful mom. Ian Edginton returns to with this twisted Christmas tale in Normally not one to poke his nose into others' business - and for good reason! - Ash ends up learning there's more than one way to lose!

D. E.

EVIL ERNIE GODEATER #4 (OF 5)

CVR A PARRILLO

(W) Justin Jordan (A) Colton Worley (CA) Lucio Parrillo

Hell has gone to hell with the arrival of the Godeater, and Ernie has one last chance to stop it before it's too late: he has to bring Heaven down to the pits! Justin Jordan, fan-favorite writer of The Strange Case of Luther Strode, continues his mind-blowing Chaos Comics epic! Meanwhile, in Chapter Four of our "Last Ditch Bitch" back-up story: How do you save death metal rocker Liv Halvorsen from the goddess Mistress Hel? Special guest star Chastity wrestles with the dilemma... while fighting tooth and nail against the Dead Onez!

D. E.

EVIL ERNIE GODEATER #4 (OF 5)

CVR B STRAHM

(W) Justin Jordan (A) Colton Worley (CA) Kyle Strahm

Hell has gone to hell with the arrival of the Godeater, and Ernie has one last chance to stop it before it's too late: he has to bring Heaven down to the pits! Justin Jordan, fan-favorite writer of The Strange Case of Luther Strode, continues his mind-blowing Chaos Comics epic! Meanwhile, in Chapter Four of our "Last Ditch Bitch" back-up story: How do you save death metal rocker Liv Halvorsen from the goddess Mistress Hel? Special guest star Chastity wrestles with the dilemma... while fighting tooth and nail against the Dead Onez!

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC

EVIL HEROES #5 (OF 6)

A CVR KIVELA

(W) Joe Brusha (A) Eric J (CA) Sami Kivela

As the Hellions' defense against the evil New Gods mounts, they fail to realize how truly ruthless their enemy is... because if the New Gods can't rule the Earth then they don't plan on leaving it around for anyone else to rule either. If the humans won't be happy to exist as willing slaves, Chaos will make sure they become extinct.

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC

EVIL HEROES #5 (OF 6)

B CVR ATKINS

(W) Joe Brusha (A) Eric J (CA) Robert Atkins

As the Hellions' defense against the evil New Gods mounts, they fail to realize how truly ruthless their enemy is... because if the New Gods can't rule the Earth then they don't plan on leaving it around for anyone else to rule either. If the humans won't be happy to exist as willing slaves, Chaos will make sure they become extinct.

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC

EVIL HEROES #5 (OF 6)

C CVR MALSUNI

(W) Joe Brusha (A) Eric J (CA) Abhishek Malsuni

As the Hellions' defense against the evil New Gods mounts, they fail to realize how truly ruthless their enemy is... because if the New Gods can't rule the Earth then they don't plan on leaving it around for anyone else to rule either. If the humans won't be happy to exist as willing slaves, Chaos will make sure they become extinct.

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC

EVIL HEROES #5 (OF 6)

D CVR RICHARDSON

(W) Joe Brusha (A) Eric J (CA) Ian Richardson

As the Hellions' defense against the evil New Gods mounts, they fail to realize how truly ruthless their enemy is... because if the New Gods can't rule the Earth then they don't plan on leaving it around for anyone else to rule either. If the humans won't be happy to exist as willing slaves, Chaos will make sure they become extinct.

ASPEN MLT INC

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT HIT LIST AGENDA TP

(W) Vince Hernandez (A) Oliver Nome (CA) Joe Benitez

The Hit List Agenda returns with its sites set on you! Aspen's sold-out summer crossover event is finally packaged together in one masterpiece collection for Executive Assistant fans! Join Lotus, Orchid and Violet in their own respective journeys as the "Hit List Agenda" storyline binds them all together to eventually face the global threat of corporate mastermind Duncan Villone and his massive network of power and corruption. Featuring the talents of over a dozen of the industry's top artists and creators, this pulse-pounding storyline sets the stage for the acclaimed second volume of Executive Assistant: Iris! Don't miss out!

ASPEN MLT INC

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS TP #2

(W) David Wohl (A) Eduardo Francisco (CA) Joe Benitez

Iris is back! The thrilling second volume to the critically acclaimed series EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS is available now in one action-packed collection! Following the death of her master Mr. Ching, Iris is nowhere to be found. Yet, the industry of EA's presses on without her under the corporate domination of a new threat to world security-the billionaire entrepreneur Duncan Villone. His strategy for control of not only the Executive Assistant's bodies, but also their minds sends ripples across multiple continents in this unrelenting tale of espionage and global conspiracy! Featuring appearances by popular EA's Rose, Lily, Lotus, Orchid and Violet, this is one trade paperback fans of EA, and new readers looking to join the fold, will not want to miss!

YOUNEEK STUDIOS

EXO LEGEND OF WALE WILLIAMS GN #2

(W) Roye Okupe (A) Sunkanmi Akinboye (CA) Godwin Akpan

Featured on CNN, the BBC, and , is a superhero story about redemption, set in a futuristic Africa. Volume two of the graphic novel series follows the journey of Wale Williams, an impetuous young man who inherits a suit with super powers after his father goes missing.

ONI PRESS INC.

EXODUS LIFE AFTER #9

(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A) Gabo (CA) Gabo

Time ticks down as two sides march towards the end.  Can mankind save itself? If history is to be believed, not bloody likely.  

MARVEL COMICS

EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN #16

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Victor Ibanez (CA) Humberto Ramos

    The epic conclusion of "KINGDOMS FALL"! •  Magik's protégé, Sapna, has become possessed by THE WORLD-EATER, an extradimensional entity whose sole purpose is to live up to its name. •  And Magik's brother, Colossus, is under the thrall of one of the X-Men's greatest adversaries, APOCALYPSE. •  As the World-Eater bears down on Limbo, everything Magik cares about is on the line - her ward, her brother and the world's surviving mutants. •  What will it cost to save them all? Rated T+

DC COMICS

(W) Bill Willingham (A) Mark Buckingham (CA) James Jean

For the first time ever, Bill Willingham's acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning series FABLES is presented in a deluxe hardcover edition collecting issues #1-10. When a savage creature known only as the Adversary conquered the fabled lands of legends and fairy tales, all of the infamous inhabitants of folklore were forced into exile. Disguised among the normal citizens of modern-day New York, these magical characters have created their own peaceful and secret society within an exclusive luxury apartment building called Fabletown. When Snow White's party-girl sister, Rose Red, is apparently murdered, it's up to Fabletown's sheriff, the reformed and pardoned Big Bad Wolf, to find the killer. Meanwhile, trouble of a different sort brews at the Fables' upstate farm where non-human inhabitants are preaching revolution - and threatening Fabletown's carefully nurtured secrecy. Advance-solicited; on sale September 30 7.0625" x 10.875", 264 pg, FC, $29.99 US, MATURE READERS

KODANSHA COMICS

FAIRY TAIL GN #57

(W) Hiro Mashima (A) Hiro Mashima (CA) Hiro Mashima

Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world, and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician's guild, and our heroes' adventure together begins.

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC

FAITH (ONGOING) #5

CVR A RIVERA

(W) Jody Houser (A) Pere Perez (CA) Paolo Rivera

On November 2nd, just days before Election Day 2016, legendary writer Louise Simonson and Harvey Award-nominated artist Pere Perez present history in the making with a presidential milestone like no other! Faith Herbert, star of the highest selling independent superhero debut of 2016, is a shining beacon of optimism in a challenging world. Her day job as a blogger and journalist is about to bring Faith face to face with Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton...but its her daring alter ego as Los Angeles' leading superhero that will have to save the day when a new threat emerges to imperil a pivotal moment that has all of America watching! Plus, also coming in the oversized, 48-page FAITH #5 election special: Faith's adventures continue with an all-new lead story by the ongoing creative team of writer Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and new series artist Meghan Hetrick (Red Thorn), as well an exclusive prelude to HARBINGER RENEGADES #1 - featuring the long-awaited return of Faith's beloved superteam -by writer Rafer Roberts (A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and artist TBD!

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC

FAITH (ONGOING) #5

CVR B HETRICK

(W) Jody Houser (A) Pere Perez (CA) Meghan Hetrick

On November 2nd, just days before Election Day 2016, legendary writer Louise Simonson and Harvey Award-nominated artist Pere Perez present history in the making with a presidential milestone like no other! Faith Herbert, star of the highest selling independent superhero debut of 2016, is a shining beacon of optimism in a challenging world. Her day job as a blogger and journalist is about to bring Faith face to face with Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton...but its her daring alter ego as Los Angeles' leading superhero that will have to save the day when a new threat emerges to imperil a pivotal moment that has all of America watching! Plus, also coming in the oversized, 48-page FAITH #5 election special: Faith's adventures continue with an all-new lead story by the ongoing creative team of writer Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and new series artist Meghan Hetrick (Red Thorn), as well an exclusive prelude to HARBINGER RENEGADES #1 - featuring the long-awaited return of Faith's beloved superteam -by writer Rafer Roberts (A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and artist TBD!

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC

FAITH (ONGOING) #5

CVR C CARNERO

(W) Jody Houser (A) Pere Perez (CA) Carmen Nunez Carnero

On November 2nd, just days before Election Day 2016, legendary writer Louise Simonson and Harvey Award-nominated artist Pere Perez present history in the making with a presidential milestone like no other! Faith Herbert, star of the highest selling independent superhero debut of 2016, is a shining beacon of optimism in a challenging world. Her day job as a blogger and journalist is about to bring Faith face to face with Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton...but its her daring alter ego as Los Angeles' leading superhero that will have to save the day when a new threat emerges to imperil a pivotal moment that has all of America watching! Plus, also coming in the oversized, 48-page FAITH #5 election special: Faith's adventures continue with an all-new lead story by the ongoing creative team of writer Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and new series artist Meghan Hetrick (Red Thorn), as well an exclusive prelude to HARBINGER RENEGADES #1 - featuring the long-awaited return of Faith's beloved superteam -by writer Rafer Roberts (A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and artist TBD!

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC

FAITH (ONGOING) #5

CVR D COLORING BOOK VAR

(W) Jody Houser (A) Pere Perez (CA) Coloring Book Variant

On November 2nd, just days before Election Day 2016, legendary writer Louise Simonson and Harvey Award-nominated artist Pere Perez present history in the making with a presidential milestone like no other! Faith Herbert, star of the highest selling independent superhero debut of 2016, is a shining beacon of optimism in a challenging world. Her day job as a blogger and journalist is about to bring Faith face to face with Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton...but its her daring alter ego as Los Angeles' leading superhero that will have to save the day when a new threat emerges to imperil a pivotal moment that has all of America watching! Plus, also coming in the oversized, 48-page FAITH #5 election special: Faith's adventures continue with an all-new lead story by the ongoing creative team of writer Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and new series artist Meghan Hetrick (Red Thorn), as well an exclusive prelude to HARBINGER RENEGADES #1 - featuring the long-awaited return of Faith's beloved superteam -by writer Rafer Roberts (A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and artist TBD!

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC

FAITH TP #2

CALIFORNIA SCHEMING

(W) Jody Houser (A) Marguerite Sauvage (CA) Kevin Wada

BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT...THE HIGH-FLYING HERO THAT CAPTURED THE IMAGINATION OF THE WORLD IS BACK WITH A COLOSSAL NEW COMICS MILESTONE! In a city under siege by robots, aliens, monsters, and even worse... celebrities, there is only one woman the people of Los Angeles can count on: the stratospheric superhero called Faith! Aspiring reporter by day and dedicated crime-fighter by night, Faith has tackled every obstacle in her path with confidence - like those crushing deadlines at work, the long-distance boyfriend half a world away, and the missing back issues that plague her comics collection! But, unbeknownst to her, Faith is about to collide with the one force she never saw coming: an up-and-coming super-villain bent on snuffing her out once and for all! But who is lurking behind the mask of her new foe...and could they just be the one person capable of rendering Faith powerless? Faith's headline-grabbing adventures continue here as breakout writer Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and sensational artists Pere Pérez (ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) deliver the next high-flying chapter to the all-new ongoing series read 'round the world! Collecting FAITH (ONGOING SERIES) #1-4.

IMAGE COMICS

FASTER THAN LIGHT TP #2

(W) Brian Haberlin (A) Brian Haberlin (CA) Brian Haberlin

Fly into the unknown at a speed FASTER THAN LIGHT!   Politics and power-grabs get in the way of the mission as Captain Forest loses command of the Discovery. Can he be saved by his staunchly loyal crew? New secrets are revealed about both our benefactors and the oncoming storm of the Outsiders...and we meet a slew of new aliens and creatures along the way!   This book features an award-nominated app that makes it look like interactive holograms are coming out of the book and provides additional DVD-like extras and games.   Collects FASTER THAN LIGHT #6-10

ASPEN MLT INC

FATHOM TP #1

DEFINITIVE ED NEW PTG

(W) Michael Turner (A) Michael Turner

The sold out Fathom Definitive Edition TPB returns to print! Collecting together everything ever published from the original Fathom Volume 1...The rare Fathom Preview, issues #0 and #1/2, issues #1 through #9, including the special add-in pages, plus the sold out issues #10 and #11! Plus, re-envisioned pages and excerpts from issues #12 through #14, focusing on Aspen and Cannon's ordeal with Vana, both original Fathom Swimsuit issues featuring pin-ups from a host of today's top artists, along with a jam-packed Fathom cover gallery and more rare and seldom seen Fathom goodies as only Michael Turner and Aspen could deliver! If that's not enough, we also included the complete Aspen Extended Edition which bridges the gap between Fathom Volume 1 and Volume 2, and also features the first appearance of everyone's favorite Blue warrior goddess, Kiani!! Combine all that together, and you have 496 massive pages of everything that was Fathom Volume 1. This is THE DEFINITIVE FATHOM collection and an absolute must for any Aspen, Fathom, Michael Turner, or comic book fan, period.