CLASSMATES GN #4
SORA AND HARA
(W) Asumiko Nakamura (A) Asumiko Nakamura (CA) Asumiko Nakamura
Learn MORE about the teacher Hara Manabu, a gay man who feels somewhat adrift in the world. He spends his days teaching at an all-boys school, his nights out on the town. While at a gay bar, he meets a young man named Sorano and makes an instant connection. But things become complicated when he sees Sorano again... as a new student at school! Hara immediately shuts down the possibility of a relationship, although the situation is unearthing issues from Hara's youth, when he himself had complicated sexual feelings in his teens... and the current emotional baggage that still lingers with his now-graduated student, Rihito.
COMIC SHOP NEWS XMAS 2021
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
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COMP DARKNESS HC #2
(W) Marc Silvestri (A) Joe Benitez
Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the help of the Darkness. Meanwhile, Jackie's family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Family feuds, a mysterious twin, a curious town called Wyrmwood, and Ripclaw's relentless pursuit - plus, the climactic return of Sonatine and the Angelus. All this and MORE, gorgeously rendered and assembled in this second volume of absolute collected editions. COLLECTS THE DARKNESS #19-40, WITCHBLADE #36, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS # (STORIES 1 & 2), WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #1, DARKNESS/WITCHBLADE #1.
COMP DARKNESS TP #2
(W) Marc Silvestri (A) Joe Benitez
Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the help of the Darkness. Meanwhile, Jackie's family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Family feuds, a mysterious twin, a curious town called Wyrmwood, and Ripclaw's relentless pursuit - plus, the climactic return of Sonatine and the Angelus. All this and MORE, gorgeously rendered and assembled in this second volume of absolute collected editions. COLLECTS THE DARKNESS #19-40, WITCHBLADE #36, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS # (STORIES 1 & 2), WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #1, DARKNESS/WITCHBLADE #1.
CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLL TP SHADOWS OVER KUSH
(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Brian Ching (CA) Toni Infante
Four savage tales of Conan! When a case of mistaken identity leaves him accused of sorcery, the Cimmerian finds himself the target of a powerful and deadly witch hunter - but what is the true evil that stalks the shadows of Kush? A quest for legendary treasure brings Conan and his comrades into battle with an army of brigands and MORE, but is the prize at stake worth the price to be paid? Cast into the desert and dying of thirst, Conan and the former slave Natala arrive in Xuthal - the city of eternal dreamers - where a mysterious horror lurks! And a call for help from a mysterious lighthouse beckons to Conan amidst the scorching sands. But he realizes too late that he's stumbled into a trap, for this is an oasis of blood! Collecting CONAN THE AVENGER #1-19. Parental Advisory
CONFESSIONS OF PUPPETMASTER HOLLYWOOD MEMOIR HC
(W) Charles Band
In a career spanning four decades, Charles Band has perfected the art of the B-movie: vampires, aliens, mayhem, evil puppets, zombies, and everything else you might hope to find on T.V. at 2:30 AM. Nobody has kept the spirit of the Grindhouse alive, nobody has touched MORE Hollywood careers, nobody has spattered MORE blood or manifested MORE monsters than Band. In this revealing tell-all, Band details the dizzying heights and catastrophic depths of his decades in showbiz. Filled with revealing cameos from Hollywood's A-list, B-list, and Z-list, Confessions of a Puppetmaster is a wild romp through Hollywood's decidedly un-Oscar-worthy underbelly.
CYBERPUNK 2077 BIG CITY DREAMS HC
(W) Bartosz Sztybor (A) Filipe Andrade (CA) Matias Bergara
Two scavengers in Night City make a living for themselves stealing cyberware and indulging in parties and braindances. One seeks to become the most famous gangster in the city. The other longs for something MORE-meaning, belonging, warmth . . . As they chase their dreams, their paths begin to deviate. But one thing they can both agree on, in a place like Night City-you run, you fight, you change, or you die.
DANCE CLASS HC #12
NEW GIRL
A new student, Maya, joins Lucy, Alia, and Julie in Dance Class, but it seems her true passion is on the basketball court. Maya must nimbly overcome her competitive spirit and use her tall stature to be a MVD, most valuable dancer. Things are also heating up between Alia and her boyfriend Evan, but will he miss a step when he forgets their anniversary? And all this and MORE takes place as all the Dance Class students prepare to put on a production set in the African Savannah. The girls of Dance Class have always managed to pull off the seemingly impossible - but what if what the girls are dealing with becomes so overwhelming, that this time the show can't go on?
DAREDEVIL BY ZDARSKY TP #7
LOCKDOWN
(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Mike Hawthorne (CA) Marco Checchetto
The Angel of Death has come to Hell's Kitchen. As a series of grisly murders tests Elektra's mettle - and her commitment to her role as the new Daredevil - the city spirals into a state of panic. With the body count mounting, even the Marvel Universe's deadliest assassin is at somewhat of a loss - because this serial killer can be in MORE than one place at a time! A team? A mutant? Or something else entirely? Meanwhile, Matt Murdock faces challenges of his own behind bars after being exposed to a dangerous and experimental compound that makes subjects MORE aggressive and violent. Whatever happens, one thing is certain: Matt won't be getting time off for good behavior! The next installment of Chip Zdarsky's Eisner Award-nominated run delivers twists, turns and unexpected allies! Collecting DAREDEVIL (2019) #31-36. Rated T+
DARK BLOOD #5 (OF 6)
CVR A DE LANDRO
(W) LaToya Morgan (A) Moises Hidalgo (CA) Valentine De Landro
Are the horrors of Avery's past to blame for his unique condition or or is there something MORE sinister at work? Avery's symptoms continue to worsen as he races against his pursuers to reach Dr. Carlisle and confront him about what could possibly be happening to him. But a shocking turn of events prompts Avery's condition to manifest and intensify with deadly consequences, which will threaten everything Avery holds dear.
DARK BLOOD #5 (OF 6)
CVR B BA
(W) LaToya Morgan (A) Moises Hidalgo (CA) Juni Ba
Are the horrors of Avery's past to blame for his unique condition or or is there something MORE sinister at work? Avery's symptoms continue to worsen as he races against his pursuers to reach Dr. Carlisle and confront him about what could possibly be happening to him. But a shocking turn of events prompts Avery's condition to manifest and intensify with deadly consequences, which will threaten everything Avery holds dear.
DEADPOOL BLACK WHITE BLOOD TREASURY EDITION TP
(W) Ed Brisson (A) Whilce Portacio (CA) Adam Kubert
What's black, white and red all over? A collection packed with blood-drenched tales of violence and mayhem led by Marvel's mirthful mercenary himself, Deadpool! Wade Wilson curses streaming platforms, laments the loss of video stores and invades a foreign country - all in the name of his favorite screen idol! Deadpool enjoys his long-awaited reunion with Gabby Kinney, A.K.A. Scout! The Merc with a Mouth battles the man who can't miss: Bullseye! Plus: the age-old parable of how Deadpool got his swords - and MORE, filled with gore! You want to see today's top talent take it to the edge to bring you the wildest Wade Wilson adventures yet?! Then this is the book for you! It's like a classic black-and-white movie - but with way MORE blood! Collecting DEADPOOL: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD #1-4. Parental Advisory
DETECTIVE COMICS #1045 CVR A DAN MORA (FEAR STATE)
(W) Mariko Tamaki, Stephanie Phillips (A) Dan Mora, David Lapham (CA) Dan Mora
Batman and Mayor Nakano have freed themselves from the Vile parasite-infected sewers of Gotham City…only to find the nightmare has risen higher than they had imagined! With the city streets being overtaken by larger, (somehow even MORE) horrific creatures, these two enemies must put aside their differences and save the city—while there’s still time! This skin-crawling, heart-pounding, terror-inducing installment of "Fear State" will change the nature of the Dark Knight and Mayor Nakano forever, and cast an eerie shadow over the next major Bat-event to come… Then, in "Foundations" part two, Batman runs into an unlikely ally in his investigation at the Arkham Tower construction site, and believe us, Harley Quinn has a lot to say about all this!
DETECTIVE COMICS #1045 CVR B LEE BERMEJO CARD STOCK VAR (FEAR STATE)
(W) Mariko Tamaki, Stephanie Phillips (A) Dan Mora, David Lapham (CA) Lee Bermejo
Batman and Mayor Nakano have freed themselves from the Vile parasite-infected sewers of Gotham City…only to find the nightmare has risen higher than they had imagined! With the city streets being overtaken by larger, (somehow even MORE) horrific creatures, these two enemies must put aside their differences and save the city—while there’s still time! This skin-crawling, heart-pounding, terror-inducing installment of "Fear State" will change the nature of the Dark Knight and Mayor Nakano forever, and cast an eerie shadow over the next major Bat-event to come… Then, in "Foundations" part two, Batman runs into an unlikely ally in his investigation at the Arkham Tower construction site, and believe us, Harley Quinn has a lot to say about all this!
DETECTIVE COMICS 2021 ANNUAL #1 (ONE SHOT) CVR A VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC
(W) Mariko Tamaki, Matthew Rosenberg (A) David Lapham (CA) Viktor Bogdanovic
"We don’t choose who we save, Bruce. You treat the patient who needs your help."—Thomas Wayne "Shadows of the Bat" begins here! In the prelude to January’s epic new Detective Comics event, Mayor Nakano has signed off on the construction of a new Arkham Tower in the heart of Gotham City, and the Bat-Family is torn. Batman has long seen Arkham as a necessary, if flawed, cog in the gears of Gotham City—a temporary solution to larger problems that in many ways mirrors his approach as Batman. Nightwing, however, who grew up watching Arkham mutate into a villain factory, believes a different approach is needed. But Bruce and Dick will need to see eye to eye on MORE than just Arkham Tower, as a new villain known as THE MAEGER MAN wreaks havoc in the streets and becomes the embodiment of Gotham’s broken system!
DETECTIVE COMICS 2021 ANNUAL #1 (ONE SHOT) CVR B JASON FABOK CARD STOCK VAR
(W) Mariko Tamaki, Matthew Rosenberg (A) David Lapham (CA) Jason Fabok
"We don’t choose who we save, Bruce. You treat the patient who needs your help."—Thomas Wayne "Shadows of the Bat" begins here! In the prelude to January’s epic new Detective Comics event, Mayor Nakano has signed off on the construction of a new Arkham Tower in the heart of Gotham City, and the Bat-Family is torn. Batman has long seen Arkham as a necessary, if flawed, cog in the gears of Gotham City—a temporary solution to larger problems that in many ways mirrors his approach as Batman. Nightwing, however, who grew up watching Arkham mutate into a villain factory, believes a different approach is needed. But Bruce and Dick will need to see eye to eye on MORE than just Arkham Tower, as a new villain known as THE MAEGER MAN wreaks havoc in the streets and becomes the embodiment of Gotham’s broken system!
DF BLUE & GOLD #4 ELITE JURGENS GOLD SGN #0
Bros over heroes no MORE! Booster Gold and Blue Beetle find running a superhero business together MORE difficult than it looks when these inseparable friends end up on the verge of a breakup! What could be the cause of such a schism? Enter Blackguard, looking to destroy this dysfunctional duo for good! FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.
DF BLUE & GOLD #4 JURGENS SGN #0
Bros over heroes no MORE! Booster Gold and Blue Beetle find running a superhero business together MORE difficult than it looks when these inseparable friends end up on the verge of a breakup! What could be the cause of such a schism? Enter Blackguard, looking to destroy this dysfunctional duo for good! FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.
DF HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER #1 CGC GRADED #0
Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even MORE complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades). CGC GRADED 9.6 OR HIGHER!
DF HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER #1 TYNION SILVER SGN #0
Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even MORE complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades).
DF STAR WARS WAR OF BOUNTY HUNTERS IG88 #1 CGC GRADED #0
NO ONE CAN DEFEAT IG-88! WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS TIE-IN! IG-88 is an advanced assassin droid designed for death, destruction, and mayhem. Its weapons systems are unparalleled, its design flawless. Yet the galaxy's most sinister droid bounty hunter can still fail. What motivates IG-88's resurrection time and time again? Is it programming or something... MORE? And can IG-88 find a strategy to overcome its old foe, Boba Fett?! Rodney Barnes' and Guiu Vilanova's one-shot is the fourth of four action-packed "War of the Bounty Hunters" tie-ins about the criminal underworld's most notorious hunters and scoundrels, all told by the best STAR WARS writers and illustrators in the galaxy. CGC GRADED 9.6 OR HIGHER!
DIRTBAG RAPTURE #2
(W) Christopher Sebela (A) Kendall Goode
Things are getting bizarre in Kat's world (even MORE bizarre than her normal day-to-day experiences seeing and speaking to ghosts). Wherever Kat turns, angels and demons are popping up, making demands and trying to sway Kat to join one side or the other. It's all starting to take a toll that even Kat has to acknowledge as her mindscape goes up in ghostly flames. So naturally, Kat's solution is to avoid responsibility and dodge having to deal with any of it by totally checking out and finding distractions-the fun kind. Turns out the road to the apocalypse is paved with downers!
DOCTOR DOOM BOOK OF DOOM OMNIBUS HC
(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby (CA) Greg Land
Bow before the grandeur of Doctor Doom! The greatest villain of all is celebrated in a tome of tyranny six decades in the making! Featuring the Latverian ruler's first battle with the accursed Reed Richards and his Fantastic Four - and their most epic clashes since! Plus: Doom's unforgettable encounters with Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men and the Avengers! A trip to hell with Doctor Strange! The power of the Beyonder! Victor von Doom's incredible life story contained in the Books of Doom! And MORE tales of the Lord of Latveria! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #5-6, #39-40, #246-247, #258, #278-279, #350 and #352; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #5; MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) #20; GIANT-SIZE SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP #1-2; SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP #13-14; CHAMPIONS (1975) #16; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #14; UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #145-147; IRON MAN (1968) #149-150; MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #10-12; MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL: EMPEROR DOOM; MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL: DOCTOR STRANGE AND DOCTOR DOOM - TRIUMPH AND TORMENT; FANTASTIC FOUR (1998) #67-70 and #500; FANTASTIC FOUR SPECIAL and BOOKS OF DOOM #1-6 - plus material from FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #236, #358 and ANNUAL #2; ASTONISHING TALES (1970) #1-3 and #6-8 and MARVEL DOUBLE-SHOT #2. Rated T+
DOCTOR DOOM BOOK OF DOOM OMNIBUS HC DM VAR
(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby (CA) John Byrne
Bow before the grandeur of Doctor Doom! The greatest villain of all is celebrated in a tome of tyranny six decades in the making! Featuring the Latverian ruler's first battle with the accursed Reed Richards and his Fantastic Four - and their most epic clashes since! Plus: Doom's unforgettable encounters with Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men and the Avengers! A trip to hell with Doctor Strange! The power of the Beyonder! Victor von Doom's incredible life story contained in the Books of Doom! And MORE tales of the Lord of Latveria! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #5-6, #39-40, #246-247, #258, #278-279, #350 and #352; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #5; MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) #20; GIANT-SIZE SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP #1-2; SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP #13-14; CHAMPIONS (1975) #16; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #14; UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #145-147; IRON MAN (1968) #149-150; MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #10-12; MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL: EMPEROR DOOM; MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL: DOCTOR STRANGE AND DOCTOR DOOM - TRIUMPH AND TORMENT; FANTASTIC FOUR (1998) #67-70 and #500; FANTASTIC FOUR SPECIAL and BOOKS OF DOOM #1-6 - plus material from FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #236, #358 and ANNUAL #2; ASTONISHING TALES (1970) #1-3 and #6-8 and MARVEL DOUBLE-SHOT #2. Rated T+
DONT TOY WITH ME MISS NAGATORO GN #9
(W) Nanashi (A) Nanashi (CA) Nanashi
Nagatoro is a cute freshman in high school who loves to toy with her senior classmate (Senpai). Even though Nagatoro tricks Senpai, makes him cry, and teases him, the two of them are hardly ever apart. Do the two of them really like each other as friends? Or are they toying with the idea that they can be something MORE?