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AMERICAN RONIN #2 (OF 5)

CVR B RAHZZAH

(W) Peter Milligan (A) Aco (CA) Razzah

War is over, democracy an illusion, real power now lies not with nation states but huge corporations engaged in a silent war for global domination. Their number one weapon: highly-skilled, technologically-enhanced operatives trained since childhood to pledge their allegiance to the corporate flag. But what happens when one such operative breaks free of his mental chains and decides to bring the whole system down? Can one "Ronin" make a difference?

DC COMICS

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Rafael Albuquerque (CA) Rafael Albuquerque

Skinner, Pearl and a surprising new ally team up to pull off their game-changing heist of the Freedom Train, but time is running out for a nation in crisis. The Beast’s plan for mass terror and world domination is finally revealed in sick detail, and as humanity spirals toward extinction, there’s a devastating twist. When an unexpected force returns to pick off the VMS’s top officials, Travis and Cal discover that the ultimate evil has competition—and the final battle will be more merciless than anyone imagined.

Watch for the Dollar Comic: American Vampire #1 reprint comic coming soon!

DC COMICS

VAR ED

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Rafael Albuquerque (CA) TBD

Skinner, Pearl and a surprising new ally team up to pull off their game-changing heist of the Freedom Train, but time is running out for a nation in crisis. The Beast's plan for mass terror and world domination is finally revealed in sick detail, and as humanity spirals toward extinction, there's a devastating twist. When an unexpected force returns to pick off the VMS's top officials, Travis and Cal discover that the ultimate evil has competition-and the final battle will be more merciless than anyone imagined.

DYNAMIC FORCES

AMERICAN VAMPIRE 1976 #1 SNYDER SGN #0

America is broken. Trust between the government and the American public has crumbled. Paranoia reigns supreme. It's 1976, and this is the concluding chapter of the Eisner Award-winning American Vampire! Skinner Sweet has exhausted all efforts to regain his lost immortality. With his powers and purpose gone, he is now determined to go out with a bang. At a seedy motorcycle rally in the desert where he's closer than ever to his death wish, Pearl Jones and a shocking partner tracks him down for one last, desperate mission: The force known as the Gray Trader and its minions are tunneling through the bowels of the world to unleash hell on Earth-just in time for America's bicentennial. With catastrophe looming, it's up to Skinner and Pearl to reconcile and change the course of history-or die trying. The series that launched the careers of superstars Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque returns for nine final issues and the closing chapter of the legacy of American Vampire. FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.

DYNAMIC FORCES

AMERICAN VAMPIRE 1976 #1 SNYDER SGN PLUS 1 #0

America is broken. Trust between the government and the American public has crumbled. Paranoia reigns supreme. It's 1976, and this is the concluding chapter of the Eisner Award-winning American Vampire! Skinner Sweet has exhausted all efforts to regain his lost immortality. With his powers and purpose gone, he is now determined to go out with a bang. At a seedy motorcycle rally in the desert where he's closer than ever to his death wish, Pearl Jones and a shocking partner tracks him down for one last, desperate mission: The force known as the Gray Trader and its minions are tunneling through the bowels of the world to unleash hell on Earth-just in time for America's bicentennial. With catastrophe looming, it's up to Skinner and Pearl to reconcile and change the course of history-or die trying. The series that launched the careers of superstars Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque returns for nine final issues and the closing chapter of the legacy of American Vampire. FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.

BOOM! STUDIOS

ANGEL & SPIKE #16

CVR A MAIN

(W) Zac Thompson (A) Hayden Sherman (CA) Christopher Mitten

* Series Finale! * Team Angel - or Team Spike, no one can agree - must work with the werewolf Oz and his pack if they're going to save the day.. * Meanwhile, Fred discovers her true power and her connection to another universe where Fred worked for Wolfram & Hart...

BOOM! STUDIOS

ANGEL & SPIKE #16

CVR B MELKINOV VAR

(W) Zac Thompson (A) Hayden Sherman (CA) Gleb Melnikov

* Series Finale! * Team Angel - or Team Spike, no one can agree - must work with the werewolf Oz and his pack if they're going to save the day.. * Meanwhile, Fred discovers her true power and her connection to another universe where Fred worked for Wolfram & Hart...

BOOM! STUDIOS

ANGEL & SPIKE #16

CVR C BOWYER VAR

(W) Zac Thompson (A) Hayden Sherman (CA) Rob Bowyer

* Series Finale! * Team Angel - or Team Spike, no one can agree - must work with the werewolf Oz and his pack if they're going to save the day.. * Meanwhile, Fred discovers her true power and her connection to another universe where Fred worked for Wolfram & Hart...

RED 5 COMICS - STONEBOT

ANGELA DELLA MORTE VOL 2 #3

(W) Salvador Sanz (A) Salvador Sanz (CA) Salvador Sanz

Angela's final battle is here as she seeks revenge on everyone who has controlled her life, no matter what.

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

ANIMOSITY TP #6

(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Elton Thomasi (CA) Rafael De Latorre

One day, the animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. Sandor, Jessie and their companions stray into the oil fields where the bloody kings of Texas reign. From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by Elton Thomasi. Volume 6 contains issues #25-28.

LEGENDARY COMICS

ANNIHILATOR TP

(W) Grant Morrision (A) Frazer Irving (CA) Frazer Irving

From the subversive mind of Grant Morrison, a reality-bending sci-fi adventure like no other, brought to life with stunning artwork from Frazer Irving! Washed-up Hollywood screenwriter Ray Spass is caught in a downward spiral of broken relationships, wild parties and self-destruction. Out of luck and out of chances, he's one failed script away from fading into obscurity. Little does he know he's about to write the story of his life. As his imagination runs rampant, Ray must join forces with his own fictional character Max Nomax on a reality-bending race to stop the entire universe from imploding... without blowing his own mind in the process.

SOURCE POINT PRESS

APOCALYPSE GIRL #6 (OF 6)

(W) Les Garner (A) Les Garner

"Dogs of War."  The conclusion of the first Apocalypse Girl story! As Anna digs deep into her newfound abilities in her attempt to rescue the town of New Bethel from the warlord General Cleaver, all while coping with realizations presented by the presence of the Handler's "dogs", as a startling vision of Papa sets her on the path to her future destiny.

DC COMICS

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Miguel Mendonça (CA) Robson Rocha

Villains, heroes, machinations, and long-held grudges from Kelly Sue DeConnick’s definitive Aquaman run all converge in this issue! Arthur is defeated, Mera’s held captive, and Orm’s grand plan is near completion! Together, Mera and Arthur are one of DC’s most powerful couples, and when they send out the call, you better believe that everyone answers. Guest-starring the Justice League in a finale that will amaze you!

MARVEL COMICS

ARANA HERE COMES THE SPIDER-GIRL GN-TP

(W) Fiona Kai Avery (A) Mark Brooks (CA) Mark Brooks

Out of the pages of AMAZING FANTASY comes a spectacular hero! She's a wall-crawler for a whole new generation: Anya Corazon, A.K.A. Araña! When scrappy Brooklyn high school student Anya accidentally crosses paths with the mystical Spider Society, she finds herself empowered with a magical tattoo that generates a strange armored exoskeleton - and grants her amazing powers! But as Araña gets more and more involved with the Spider Society, she learns of their ancient, hidden war against a ruthless enemy. Will Araña become a Hunter? Can she keep her father, an inquisitive reporter, from learning the truth? And what happens when her brand-new archenemy transfers into her school?! Meet the modern marvel with the heart of the spider! Collecting AMAZING FANTASY (2004) #1-6 and ARANA #1-6. 280 PGS./Ages 10 & Up

J-NOVEL CLUB

ARCHDEMONS DILEMMA HOW LOVE ELF BRIDE LIGHT NOVEL SC #8

(W) Fuminori Teshima (A) COMTA

Zagan searches for the whereabouts of his old friend Marc as the town livens due to a festival called Alshiere Imera. Apparently this festival bears the tradition of giving presents to those dear to you. Zagan and Barbatos have a late start on the festival and mill about in confusion. Stella and Alshiera are completely carefree and are here to play. And for some reason, Kuroka is now a cat? It seems another Archdemon is somehow involved and is hot on her tails!

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE & FRIENDS FALL FESTIVAL #1

(W) Various (A) VARIOUS (CA) Jeff Shultz

Hop into a pile of leaves with Archie and Friends for this fun fall collection of stories! From pumpkin pies and haunted corn mazes to creepy campfire tales and raking leaves, this issue is full of autumnal activities!

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #315

(W) Dan Parent (A) Various (CA) Jeff Shultz

Household's resident "Elf on the Shelf," Santa's nosy helper keeps interfering and causing trouble! Archie and Jughead decide to give him a dose of his own medicine, getting him in trouble with his boss.... the one and only Santa Claus himself!

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE MILESTONES JUMBO DIGEST #11 (OF 12)

(W) Various (A) Various

Get into the festive spirit with this collection of Archie's most memorable holiday tales, family celebrations and all-around feel good stories!  

TOKYOPOP

ARIA MANGA MASTERPIECE OMNIBUS GN #7

(W) Kozue Amano (A) Kozue Amano (CA) Kozue Amano

On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Venice. In pursuit of her dream to become an Undine - a gondolier who leads high-end tours around the city - Akari joins as a trainee with the Aria Company, one of the three most prestigious water-guide companies in Neo-Venezia. There, she explores the beauty of the city and the world along with other trainees from Aria and rival companies, working hard for her dreams and making new friends along the way.  Experience the world of Aqua like never before with Kozue Amano's gorgeously detailed illustrations and full-color spreads in this deluxe collector's edition!  This is the final volume of the Masterpiece edition of this series. For readers ages 13 years and up.

SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC

ARIFURETA FROM COMMONPLACE ZERO LIGHT NOVEL #4

(W) Ryo Shirakome (A) Ataru Kamichi (CA) Ataru Kamichi

A backstory series for Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest, the hit franchise that's now an anime! Before Hajime was transported to Tortus, the Synergist Oscar Orcus was having his own adventurenot willingly! Oscar is a simple working man, keeping his head down to earn his money and support an orphanage, until Miledi Reisen bursts into his life. She wants Oscar to join her in a quest to defeat the gods. Oscar refuses to chase after that kind of danger... until that kind of danger finds its way to him.

DEVILS DUE

ARKWORLD #2

(W) Josh Blaylock (A) Travis Hymel (CA) Joel Humberto Herrera

More is revealed about humanity's mysterious past, and the lost advanced civilization that once ruled Earth, through the eyes of Cleito and Seth (from the past), and the cryptic tech billionaire, Renny Zheng, in the present. How did it civilization fall? Who is aware of this truth today? Mixing real ancient mysteries and evidence with fiction, ArkWorld is a the beginning of a new "archeopunk" genre all its own.

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF AKANEIRO HC

(A) Shu Yan

Delve into the never-before-seen artwork behind Akaneiro-the reimagining of Red Riding Hood as a monster hunter in mythological Japan. Join the creators as they explore, in their own words, the art and inspiration that culminated in one of the most evocative video game experiences of this generation. A must-have for fans of video games, mythology, and imaginative art!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF BATTLEFIELD 1 HC

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Robert Sammelin

YOU'VE NEVER SEEN A BATTLEFILED LIKE THIS. Dark Horse Books presents The Art of Battlefield 1, chronicling the production of EA DICE's latest entry in the iconic action series. Visit scenes of the historical conflicts of World War I and examine the gear of the century's most intimidating soldiers. This is a volume that will thrill gamers in a package that collectors will adore.

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF BONE HC

(W) Jeff Smith (A) Jeff Smith (CA) Jeff Smith

Never before and rarely seen artwork, outlines, and entire stories from Jeff Smith's Bone are collected in this full-color hardcover volume!Bone is an international publishing sensation with hundreds of thousands of loyal readers and no end in sight to its growing popularity. Now, for the first time anywhere, see the homemade comics, sketches, and grand plans that set this masterpiece of literary fantasy in motion. From there, take a tour through piles of promotional art, holiday cards, and pivotal storytelling moments from the revolutionary self-publishing years, where Bone went from "the little comic that could" to an industry leader that changed the face of comics. Finally, revel in the wonder of Bone as a complete 1300-page graphic novel, a work for the ages, filled with comedy and tragedy and adventure for generations to come.  •Jeff Smith's Bone, as published by the Cartoon Books imprint has sold over 42,000 copies in the book market alone! Sales of the Scholastic editions is over 120,000! •  The Art of Bone is the Holy Grail for any fan of Jeff Smith and his marvelous creation, an unprecedented peek at the creative process behind one of the most captivating stories in comics by one of the medium's greatest living artists. The Art of Bone © 2007 Jeff Smith. Bone® and © Jeff Smith.  All Rights Reserved.

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF BRAVELY SECOND END LAYER HC

(W) Square Enix (A) Yoshida Akihiko

Return to the enchanted world of Luxendarc with a collection of art that celebrates another critically revered entry in the Bravely series! Enjoy in-depth commentary from the creative team, and explore detailed concept art from the ethereal sequel to BRAVELY DEFAULT. Dark Horse Books is proud to collaborate with Square Enix to present The Art of Bravely Second: End Layer, published in English for the first time! This localization of the original Japanese text features gorgeous concept art and extensive commentary from the team behind BRAVELY SECOND. The second of two volumes, this collection intimately explores the concepts and creativity from the next chapter in the fan-favorite Bravely series! o Presented in English for the very first time! o Features hundreds of pieces of development art and exclusive commentary from the game's creators!