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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 domi NAtion is fi NAlly 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 fi NAl battle will be more merciless than anyone imagined.

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

DC COMICS

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(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 domi NAtion is fi NAlly 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 fi NAl 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 fi NAl issues and the closing chapter of the legacy of American Vampire. FI NAL 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 fi NAl issues and the closing chapter of the legacy of American Vampire. FI NAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.

BOOM! STUDIOS

ANGEL & SPIKE #16

CVR A MAIN

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

* Series Fi NAle! * 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

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

* Series Fi NAle! * 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

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

* Series Fi NAle! * 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 fi NAl battle is here as she seeks revenge on everyone who has controlled her life, no matter what.

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 imagi NAtion runs rampant, Ray must join forces with his own fictio NAl 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 An NA 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, machi NAtions, 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 fi NAle that will amaze you!

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 autum NAl activities!

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 Mizu NAshi 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 fi NAl 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 orpha NAge, 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 billio NAire, 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 culmi NAted in one of the most evocative video game experiences of this generation. A must-have for fans of video games, mythology, and imagi NAtive art!

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 inter NAtio NAl 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 promotio NAl art, holiday cards, and pivotal storytelling moments from the revolutio NAry self-publishing years, where Bone went from "the little comic that could" to an industry leader that changed the face of comics. Fi NAlly, 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 origi NAl 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!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF BRAVEST WARRIORS HC

(W) Frederator Studios

Explore the cosmos with zany tee NAge heroes-for-hire, the Bravest Warriors! Reminisce on the super-powered team's greatest adventures from Cartoon Hangover's hit animated series, Bravest Warriors! Warp through informative chapters of the show's main characters, beloved environments, and unique alien species that the team's encountered before. This exclusive collection of beautiful art from the creative mind of Pendleton Ward includes storyboards and scripts from early stages of the show's production as well as comics and fan art for the most impassioned fans of the series. Enjoy this comprehensive collection of illustrations and dive into the development and production materials of the Bravest Warriors--all available in this exclusive art book! This exploration of the hit series Bravest Warriors features hundreds of marvelous art pieces that make this an impeccable volume that can't be missed!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF BROKEN AGE HC

(CA) NAthan Stapley

Broken Age began life as a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign. Now, the full adventure is here in all its beautiful, hand-painted glory! Dark Horse Books is proud to partner with Double Fine Productions to offer an intimate look into the worlds of Broken Age, featuring hundreds of pieces of art, and commentary from the game's creators! Commentary by adventure gaming icon Tim Schafer.

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT

ART OF CRASH BANDICOOT 4 ITS ABOUT TIME HC

(W) Micky Neilson (A) Various (CA) NA

The Crash Bandicoot series has remained a beloved staple of platform gaming ever since the first game's release in 1996. The Art of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is a rich repository overflowing with interviews, quotes, observations and anecdotes, accompanied by a treasure trove of concept art detailing the characters and environments of the game. Gamers of every type will cherish this all-encompassing look into the zany, wild and unpredictable world of Crash Bandicoot.

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF DAUNTLESS HC

(W) Phoenix Labs (A) Phoenix Labs

Master the hunt and forge your legend! Dauntless is a fresh take on the action-RPG genre, developed by industry veterans from Riot Games, BioWare, and other acclaimed studios. After a cataclysmic event, mankind survives in a harsh, yet majestic world of floating islands. Ferocious beasts known as Behemoths now stalk the earth. You are a Slayer, an elite warrior who risks life and limb hunting the Behemoth threat. On your journey, you'll forge an extraordi NAry arse NAl of weapons and gear to overcome formidable challenges threatening our survival. Now, you have a unique opportunity to witness the creation of this magnificent epic like never before. Dark Horse Books and Phoenix Labs are thrilled to present the most intimate look at the development of the game with The Art of Dauntless, a meticulously curated tome full of hundreds of pieces of concept art each paired with exclusive commentary from the team that created it. You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to experience the Shattered Isles in a whole new way!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF FIRE EMBLEM AWAKENING HC

(W) Usa Nintendo (A) Usa Nintendo (CA) NA

The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening contains an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the smash-hit Nintendo 3DS game, from beautifully illustrated renditions of your favorite characters to storyboards for in-game events, character designs, weapon designs, character profiles, and the entirety of the script with every possible branch of dialogue!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF RECORE HC

(CA) Art Tk

  Inspired by the newly announced Xbox game ReCore, Dark Horse Books presents this comprehensive volume examining the art and inspiration behind the game's mysterious and dy NAmic world. From legendary video game creator Keiji I NAfune and Armature Studio, the team behind the Metroid Prime series, comes ReCore, an action-adventure game masterfully crafted for the modern generation. Play as Joule, one of the last remaining humans, and forge friendships with courageous robot companions to lead them on an epic adventure through a mysterious, dy NAmic world. Available as an Xbox Play Anywhere title startig September 13, 2016. Featuring commentary from the game's creators, this beautiful 112-page hardcover collects hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen art.

ABRAMS

ART OF STAR WARS MANDALORIAN HC

(W) Phil Szostak

The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian takes fans behind the scenes of the first ever live-action Star Wars television series. The Mandalorian follows the adventures of galactic gunslinger Din Djarin and the Child as they traverse the outer systems of the galaxy and evade rem NAnts of the Empire. Readers will encounter early visual and conceptual ideas for these new characters and unexplored frontiers, filled with crime syndicates, bounty hunters, and smugglers. Filled with concept art, sketches, and interviews with key cast, crew, and creatives, including executive producer/showrunner/writer Jon Favreau and executive producer/director Dave Filoni, The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian will provide readers with an exclusive look at a whole new universe of Star Wars characters, locations, and vehicles.