THE FALL AND THE FALLEN
(W) Tom King (A) Mikel Janin (CA) Mikel Janin
Now that Batman has escaped the "Knightmares," he's starting to see the forces rallying against him-and that his father from another universe has joined the other side. The Caped Crusader fi NAlly digs into the mystery of how Thomas Wayne, a.k.a. the Flashpoint Batman, escaped the collapse of his dimension and ended up in this part of the Multiverse. Get all the answers in this title that paves the way for "City of Bane"! Collects Batman #70-74 and Batman Secret Files #2.
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Nick Derington (CA) Nick Derington
Available to comics shops for the first time! After being gunned down in Crime Alley by Vandal Savage, Batman is mysteriously saved by the power source in the Faberge egg Savage has stolen! That power turns out to be a White Lantern ring-and when Batman uses it to defeat Savage, its energy sig NAture calls the entire Green Lantern Corps to Earth...and they are not happy! Origi NAlly published in Batman Giant #11 and #12.
(W) Christopher Priest (A) Carlo Pagulayan (CA) Lee Weeks
When Batman discovers a mysterious package containing D NA test results proving that he is not Damian Wayne's biological father, the Dark Knight sets his sights on his son's true father-Deathstroke! But Damian Wayne can't really be Slade Wilson's son-can he? And who sent the package-and why? The ultimate custody battle ensues as the World's Greatest Detective and the World's Deadliest Assassin clash in stories from the pages of DEATHSTROKE #30-35.
(W) Sean Murphy (A) Klaus Janson (CA) Sean Murphy
The world of Batman: White Knight expands with this standalone tale! On the night of Bruce Wayne's traumatic birth, Victor Fries must intervene to save the lives of Martha Wayne and the future Batman. As the evening unfolds, Victor distracts Thomas with the incredible tale of his own father figures-one a NAzi, the other a Jew-and their complex connection to Wayne Laboratories. As the Third Reich roars into power, the deep friendship and working relationship between the Baron von Fries and his research partner, Jacob Smithstein, is in crisis. Ordered by Himmler to speed development of their cryotechnology in service of world domi NAtion, Smithstein is forced to go into hiding and compromise his moral code in order to save his wife and infant daughter, Nora, from persecution and certain death. When the S.S. ramps up surveillance over the project, young Victor begins to question his father's true allegiance. Both families are driven toward an impossible choice and a sinister standoff, and Victor makes a pact with Smithstein that will ripple through generations.
(W) Sean Murphy (A) Klaus Janson (CA) Klaus Janson
The world of Batman: White Knight expands with this standalone tale! On the night of Bruce Wayne's traumatic birth, Victor Fries must intervene to save the lives of Martha Wayne and the future Batman. As the evening unfolds, Victor distracts Thomas with the incredible tale of his own father figures-one a NAzi, the other a Jew-and their complex connection to Wayne Laboratories. As the Third Reich roars into power, the deep friendship and working relationship between the Baron von Fries and his research partner, Jacob Smithstein, is in crisis. Ordered by Himmler to speed development of their cryotechnology in service of world domi NAtion, Smithstein is forced to go into hiding and compromise his moral code in order to save his wife and infant daughter, Nora, from persecution and certain death. When the S.S. ramps up surveillance over the project, young Victor begins to question his father's true allegiance. Both families are driven toward an impossible choice and a sinister standoff, and Victor makes a pact with Smithstein that will ripple through generations.
BATTLE FOR BRITAIN FROM PAGES OF COMBAT
GLANZMAN CVR
(W) Paul S. Newman (A) Sam Glanzman (CA) Sam Glanzman
Each Combat one shot features true stories from WWII, illustrated by comic book legend, WWII vet, and Eisner Award nominee Sam Glanzman! This Battle for Britain issue features the stories: "Wreck the R.A.F.!", "Strike the Fighter Fields!", and "The Decisive Days." Plus: the back-up stories "The Puny, Little Yank." Also included are essays about the Doolittle Raids and Sam Glanzman, origi NAls covers, vintage advertisements, and photos from WWII. Don't miss the limited edition variant cover by artist John McCrea!
BATTLE FOR BRITAIN FROM PAGES OF COMBAT
MCCREA CVR
(W) Paul S. Newman (A) Sam Glanzman (CA) John McCrea
Each Combat one shot features true stories from WWII, illustrated by comic book legend, WWII vet, and Eisner Award nominee Sam Glanzman! This Battle for Britain issue features the stories: "Wreck the R.A.F.!", "Strike the Fighter Fields!", and "The Decisive Days." Plus: the back-up stories "The Puny, Little Yank." Also included are essays about the Doolittle Raids and Sam Glanzman, origi NAls covers, vintage advertisements, and photos from WWII. Don't miss the limited edition variant cover by artist John McCrea!
BEAUTY #31
CVR A HAUN & FILARDI
(W) Jeremy Haun (A) Thomas NAchlik (CA) Jeremy Haun
SERIES FI NALE! #BEAUTYFREE
BEAUTY #31
CVR B LESTER
(W) Jeremy Haun (A) Thomas NAchlik (CA) Andrew Lester
SERIES FI NALE! #BEAUTYFREE
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO FANTASY DRAWING SC
(W) Daniel Wade (A) Various (CA) NA
Delve into the enchanting world of dragons, wizards, and warriors with Beginner's Guide to Fantasy Drawing, an accessible, entertaining introduction to creating fantasy concepts with only a few simple traditio NAl tools and no prior drawing knowledge needed. Beginning with the key subjects of draftsmanship, a NAtomy, and poses, before venturing into the step-by-step creation of quintessential fantasy subjects such as elves and orcs, this book e NAbles readers of any skill level to draw magical characters and epic monsters with confidence.
BELLE OATH OF THORNS #5 (OF 6)
CVR A WHITE
(W) Dave Franchini (CA) Ca NAan White
The truth is revealed! After the shocking ending of last issue, all the cards are on the table. Mel, Candlestick and Alex are in trouble and Belle must hurry if she hopes to save the lives of those she loves most. Be sure not to miss the penultimate chapter in this pulse-pounding series!
BINWINS MINIONS GN #1
(W) Tavis Maiden (A) Tavis Maiden (CA) Tavis Maiden
Binwin Bronzebottom, professio NAl warrior, was looking to hire a few good adventureres. Unfortu NAtely, four level-none Minions were all that showed up. Now he's faced with an undertaking unlike any other: helping these poor souls bumble their way into greatness... or at least some measure of competence. Join the legendary Binwin Bronzebottom as he tries to teach these young adventurers what it means to be a team. In return, they just might tech Binwin what it means to be a family; or he'll learn something equally as valuable-how to take advantage of his new Minions for fun and profit.
(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Emanuela Lupacchino (CA) Emanuela Lupacchino
It's a fight no one will soon forget as Harley Quinn crosses paths with the Huntress on the prowl! Meanwhile, grief over the death of a former partner won't stop the Black Ca NAry as she takes measures to square off against the cruelest crime lords south of the border: Las Esposas de la Muerte.
CARD STOCK VAR ED
(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Emanuela Lupacchino (CA) Derrick Chew
It's a fight no one will soon forget as Harley Quinn crosses paths with the Huntress on the prowl! Meanwhile, grief over the death of a former partner won't stop the Black Ca NAry as she takes measures to square off against the cruelest crime lords south of the border: Las Esposas de la Muerte.
BLACK CAT ANNUAL #1
NAUCK VAR
(W) Jed MacKay (CA) Todd NAuck
• You are cordially invited to the wedding of Black Cat and Spider-Man! • In lieu of gifts, please turn off all your security systems, laser grids and counterweight giant stone traps. • All this AND a bonus story?! Rated T
BLACK HAMMER 3 FOR $1 #0
(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Wilfredo Torres (CA) David Rubin
A perfect intro to three great storylines in the Black Hammer-verse for just one dollar! This three-in-one anthology features the first issues of the origi NAl Black Hammer run, Sherlock Frankenstein, and Quantum Age, collected together in a discount package! o Perfect introduction to the Black Hammer universe. o Features art by Dean Ormston, David Rub n, and Wilfredo Torres.
(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Dave McKean (CA) Dave McKean
After being viciously murdered, Susan Linden is reborn fully grown as the Black Orchid, a hybrid of plant and human, destined to avenge her own death. Now, as this demigoddess attempts to reconcile human memory and botanical origins, she must untangle the webs of deception and secrets that led to her death. Beginning in the cold streets of a heartless metropolis and ending in the Amazon rainforest, this book takes the reader on a journey through secrets, suffering, and self-rediscovery. Collects the origi NAl four-issue miniseries.
BLACK PANTHER #18
(W) Ta-Nehisi Coates (A) Chris Sprouse (CA) Chris Sprouse
THE INTERGALACTIC EMPIRE OF WAKANDA - TWO THOUSAND SEASONS part 6 LEARN AT LAST HOW THE KING BECAME A SLAVE! For months, you've been waiting to find out how T'Challa went from the king of Wakanda to the slave of an empire. Fi NAlly witness his fall from grace - and the rise of an enemy now poised to spread his empire to Earth. Rated T+
BLACK PANTHER AND AGENTS OF WAKANDA #3
(W) Jim Zub (A) Lan Medi NA (CA) Jorge Moli NA
Black Panther and his hand-picked team are our first line of defense on Earth, in space, or even in other realities. They're operatives of the unimagi NAble - They're Agents of Wakanda. In this issue - a new mission begins! A disturbing galactic experiment has been waiting, growing...Can the Agents of Wakanda stop its encroaching danger before it's too late? Strap on your spacesuits, True Believers! This one's shootin' for the moon! Rated T
BLACK PANTHER AND AGENTS OF WAKANDA #3
2099 VAR
(W) Jim Zub (A) Lan Medi NA
Black Panther and his hand-picked team are our first line of defense on Earth, in space, or even in other realities. They're operatives of the unimagi NAble - They're Agents of Wakanda. In this issue - a new mission begins! A disturbing galactic experiment has been waiting, growing...Can the Agents of Wakanda stop its encroaching danger before it's too late? Strap on your spacesuits, True Believers! This one's shootin' for the moon! Rated T
BLACK PANTHER TP #8
INTERG EMPIRE WAKANDA PT 03
(W) Ta-Nehisi Coates (A) Daniel Acu NA (CA) Daniel Acu NA
Has T'Challa learned what it means to be king just in time to lose his kingdom? Weeks ago, the Black Panther disappeared on a mission into deep space, leaving behind his country, his family and the woman he loves. Now, at last, find out what Wakanda Prime has done without its king! And light-years away, as the race against Emperor N'Jadaka's expansion continues, the goddess Bast makes a dramatic move and T'Challa reaches out for the life he left behind! The Maroons are looking to turn the tide, but when N'Jadaka comes for his revenge, will T'Challa's plan be enough to free those the Empire has enslaved and open his pathway home? And even if he can, can he truly rid himself of the Intergalactic Empire and its despotic ruler? Collecting BLACK PANTHER (2018) #13-18. Rated T
BLACK STARS ABOVE #1
CVR A CHA
(W) Lonnie NAdler (A) Jen NA Cha (CA) Jen NA Cha
A young fur trapper flees her overbearing family only to get lost in a dreamlike winter wilderness that harbours a cosmic threat. The year is 1887 and a storm brews. Eulalie Dubois has spent her entire life tending to her family's trapline, isolated from the world. A chance at freedom comes in the form of a parcel that needs delivering to a NAmeless town north of the wilderness. Little does Eulalie know, something sinister hides in those woods and it yearns for what she carries. A chilling historical cosmic horror tale of survival from the deranged minds of Lonnie NAdler (The Dregs, Marvelous X-Men) and debut artist Jen NA Cha.
BLACK STARS ABOVE #1
CVR B MILLER HOMAGE
(W) Lonnie NAdler (A) Jen NA Cha (CA) Jen NA Cha
A young fur trapper flees her overbearing family only to get lost in a dreamlike winter wilderness that harbours a cosmic threat. The year is 1887 and a storm brews. Eulalie Dubois has spent her entire life tending to her family's trapline, isolated from the world. A chance at freedom comes in the form of a parcel that needs delivering to a NAmeless town north of the wilderness. Little does Eulalie know, something sinister hides in those woods and it yearns for what she carries. A chilling historical cosmic horror tale of survival from the deranged minds of Lonnie NAdler (The Dregs, Marvelous X-Men) and debut artist Jen NA Cha.
BLACK WIDOW POSTCARD BOOK HC
(A) Various (CA) Jen Bartel
Marvel's inter NAtio NAl super-spy stars in a series of sensatio NAl postcards you can mail back from your own globe-hopping adventures! Featuring key moments from throughout NAtasha Romanoff's history as illustrated by many of Marvel's greatest talents - including John Buscema, John Romita Sr., Gene Colan, George Pérez, Frank Miller, J.G. Jones, Phil Noto and Chris Samnee! The deadly Black Widow is always the center of attention - whether she's working solo, joining the Avengers in battle or fighting alongside old flames like Hawkeye, Daredevil and the Winter Soldier! And that's certainly true of these picture-perfect postcards you can keep all for yourself or share with your friends. Send them from America, from Europe - or from Russia with love! All Ages
(W) Howard Chaykin (A) Howard Chaykin (CA) Howard Chaykin
Collected in book form for the first time! Polish pilot Janos Prohaska-better known as Blackhawk-is on American soil and in trouble. Accused of Communist leanings, he stumbles across a plot to overthrow the U.S. government and bomb New York City concocted by former NAzis out for revenge. Collects Blackhawk: Blood & Iron #1-3, plus stories from Action Comics Weekly #601-608, #615-622, and #628-635 and Secret Origins #45.