ALTER EGO #173
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) VARIOUS
Black super-heroes (and others) in U.S. comicbooks! An awesome overview by comics historian Barry Pearl-from Voodah to Black Panther and beyond! Plus-an in-depth interview with Dr. William Foster III, author of Looking for a Face Like Mine! Showcasing Baker, Graham, McDuffie, Fitzgerald, Hollingsworth, Cowan, Greene, Herriman, Jones, Ormes, Stelfreeze, Barreaux, Stoner, et al.-plus FCA, Michael T. Gilbert, and more! Cover by Kirby, Graham, Tuska, and Colan! Edited by Roy Thomas.
ARCHIE & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS CALAMITY #1 #0
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Bill Golliher
Get ready to enjoy some festive fun... and some festive foul-ups in this collection of holiday hilarity and merry mix-ups featuring a BRAND NEW STORY! When all the reindeer and elves come aren't feeling well on Christmas Eve, a hand-wringing Jingles relays the news to Archie and the gang... and even perpetual naughty-list dweller Reggie Mantle is convinced the gang must do what they can to save Christmas for everyone! Do Archie and his pals have what it takes to help Santa out of this jolly jam?
ARCHIE 80TH ANNIVERSARY JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #5
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Vincent Lovallo
BRAND NEW STORY: "Pep to the Future" Archie and Jughead are at the Riverdale Library when Archie finds an ancient text in a hidden compartment titled "Pep Comics no. 22." Archie opens the book... and they're both transported immediately back to 1941! Archie sees the iconic scene from Archie's first appearance as Archibald "Chick" Andrews trying to impress Betty while standing on a bicycle. Unfortunately, Archie accidentally knocks Chick off the bicycle causing a rift in space and time. Riverdale characters and places from 2021 start to spill into 1941, and Jughead fears it could cause the end of the known universe! Can he and Archie restore the space time continuum and set things right? Find out in this fun lead story that concludes our 80th anniversary digest celebration!
ARCHIE MEGA DIGEST PACK #0
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Dan Parent
Archie Comics is getting into the holiday spirit by giving back to the fans! This year, the whole town of Riverdale is proud to present a specialty 4-pack of their popular comics digests for one low price. At over 750 pages of content, 'tis the season for the antics and adventures only the lovable Archie Andrews can provide!
BATMAN SUPERMAN THE ARCHIVE OF WORLDS HC
(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) VARIOUS (CA) Ivan Reis, Danny Miki
Art by Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Darick Robertson, Steve Lieber, Emanuela Lupacchino, and Kyle Hotz Worlds collide! In the aftermath of Dark Nights: Death Metal comes a glimpse into brave new worlds within the DC Universe…but what are these strange planets? You have never seen Batman and Superman like this before—so buckle up and get ready for Gene Luen Yang and Ivan Reis’s epic tale!
BATMAN THE CAPED CRUSADER TP VOL 06
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Norm Breyfogle
Written by Alan Grant, Doug Moench, and John Wagner Art by Jim Aparo, Norm Breyfogle, and others This new collection of 1990s Batman tales includes the legendary story "The Return of Scarface," featuring one of DC’s most vindictive villains, made famous in Batman: The Animated Series, plus the first appearance of the Gotham Gargoyle. Collecting Batman #475-483 and Detective Comics #642.
BATMAN URBAN LEGENDS #10 CVR A BELEN ORTEGA
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Belen Ortega
Written by Meghan Fitzmartin, Tini Howard, Dan Watters, and Sam Johns Art by Alberto Jimenez Albuquerque, Christian Duce, Nikola Cizmesija, and Karl Mostert Tim Drake goes to make peace with Batman before he leaves Gotham. Superstar writer Tini Howard makes her DC debut on a Nightwing, Oracle, and Batgirls holiday spectacular. Azrael faces down the new villain THE POOR FELLOW. And Tweedle Dum has to make a grave decision.
BATMAN URBAN LEGENDS #10 CVR B RICCARDO FEDERICI VAR
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Riccardo Federici
BATMAN URBAN LEGENDS #10 CVR C BECKY CLOONAN VAR
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Becky Cloonan
BATMAN URBAN LEGENDS #9 CVR A KHARY RANDOLPH (FEAR STATE)
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Khary Randolph
Written by Brandon Thomas, Alyssa Wong, Dan Watters, and Sam Johns Art by Cian Tormey, Vasco Georgiev, Nikola Cizmesija, and Karl Mostert Outsiders story: "FEAR STATE" TIE-IN! The Fearful has turned the Outsiders against each other! Tim Drake has entered the fray to save the manipulated team, but it won’t be enough. The future of the Outsiders depends on the Signal, but he’ll need help…from the world of Future State. Signal, meet Future State Duke Thomas, and listen to every warning he has to deliver! Batwoman story: "FEAR STATE" TIE-IN! Batwoman now has the help of her sister, Beth, who is currently disguised as Red Alice to hit the underground network of villains in order to trace where the Anti-Oracle is. The only problem is, all of this is too familiar for Beth…and as old habits die hard, so might this be for Beth in keeping Red Alice at bay. Azrael story: Dead criminals are walking the streets of Gotham City, and Azrael’s faith is shaken. Is the rapture truly upon us, and will this avenging angel be called home? Or is there a more sinister and human force at work, and what warrior has been stalking Jean-Paul Valley without him noticing? Threats to Azrael’s body and soul are here, and he’ll need more than a flaming sword to stop them. Tweedledee and Tweedledum story: After their last job with the Mad Hatter, Tweedledee and Tweedledum took their money and decided to live a quiet life…but a quiet life can be just as dangerous. Tweedledee has fallen ill, and Tweedledum will find out quickly that a pile of stolen money isn’t enough to survive in Gotham City. Will his wickeder ways prevail and see him turn to a life of crime to save his cousin’s life?
BATMAN URBAN LEGENDS #9 CVR B FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA VAR (FEAR STATE)
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Francesco Francavilla
BATMAN URBAN LEGENDS #9 CVR C RICCARDO FEDERICI VAR (FEAR STATE)
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Riccardo Federici
Written by Brandon Thomas, Alyssa Wong, Dan Watters, and Sam Johns Art by Cian Tormey, Vasco Georgiev, Nikola Cizmesija, and Karl Mostert Outsiders story: "FEAR STATE" TIE-IN! The Fearful has turned the Outsiders against each other! Tim Drake has entered the fray to save the manipulated team, but it won’t be enough. The future of the Outsiders depends on the Signal, but he’ll need help…from the world of Future State. Signal, meet Future State Duke Thomas, and listen to every warning he has to deliver! Batwoman story: "FEAR STATE" TIE-IN! Batwoman now has the help of her sister, Beth, who is currently disguised as Red Alice to hit the underground network of villains in order to trace where the Anti-Oracle is. The only problem is, all of this is too familiar for Beth…and as old habits die hard, so might this be for Beth in keeping Red Alice at bay. Azrael story: Dead criminals are walking the streets of Gotham City, and Azrael’s faith is shaken. Is the rapture truly upon us, and will this avenging angel be called home? Or is there a more sinister and human force at work, and what warrior has been stalking Jean-Paul Valley without him noticing? Threats to Azrael’s body and soul are here, and he’ll need more than a flaming sword to stop them. Tweedledee and Tweedledum story: After their last job with the Mad Hatter, Tweedledee and Tweedledum took their money and decided to live a quiet life…but a quiet life can be just as dangerous. Tweedledee has fallen ill, and Tweedledum will find out quickly that a pile of stolen money isn’t enough to survive in Gotham City. Will his wickeder ways prevail and see him turn to a life of crime to save his cousin’s life?
CAVEWOMAN KILLER CURVES CVR A MASSEY #0
(W) Devon Massey (A) Devon Massey (CA) Devon Massey
This is a collection of some of Devon Massey's best pinup work done in 2021 for commissions for customers or for VARIOUS crowdfunding campaigns. Each book is bagged & boarded and comes with a certificate of authenticity!
CHUCK D PRESENTS APOCALYPSE 91 REVOLUTION NEVER SLEEPS #0
(W) VARIOUS
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the landmark album Apocalypse 91: The Enemy Strikes Black with this commemorative sequel graphic anthology! Revolution Never Sleeps begins on the familiar backdrop of 1991 and explodes into far-flung futures with a series of speculative fiction stories by the industry's leading creators, including Evan Narcisse, Regine Sawyer, Che Grayson, Troy-Jeffrey Allen, and many more! Witness revolutionaries in every millennium stand up and fight the power with a little help from the rhythms and rebels of the past.
COMIC BOOK CREATOR #27
(W) VARIOUS (A) Paul Gulacy (CA) Paul Gulacy
Paul Gulacy is celebrated in CBC with an extensive retrospective by Greg Biga that includes memories from the artist himself and a vast array of peers, including Val Mayerik, P. Craig Russell, Tim Truman, Roy Thomas, and others. From Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, Sabre, and James Bond 007 to Batman: Prey and Catwoman, we examine this superb cinematic comic book artist's influences and his influence on an entire generation of creators. Plus we feature an extensive Joe Sinnott Memorial (also compiled by Greg Biga!) that includes heartfelt testimonials from an army of the masterful artist's peers and admirers.
CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS TP BOOK 02 CRISIS CROSSED
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Kerry Gammill
Written by Len Wein, Cary Bates, E. Nelson Bridwell, Paul Levitz, and others Art by Dick Dillin, Frank McLaughlin, Joe Giella, and Dick Giordano The incredible crossover events between the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America that launched the DC Multiverse as we know it! This second of three volumes collects stories from Justice League of America #91-92, 100-102, 107-108, 113, 123-124, 135-137, 147-148, and 159-160.
DC BOOK VAST & VIBRANT MULTIVERSE SIMPLY EXPLAINED HC
(W) Stephen Wiacek (A) VARIOUS
If you want to truly understand DC Comics, The DC Book is your one-stop guide to the DC Multiverse. It is a unique and insightful examination of this mind-boggling comics universe that takes readers on a compelling journey from the dawn of Super Heroes to the formation of the Dark Multiverse... and beyond. From the world's finest super-heroes such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, to iconic villains like the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Darkseid, to mythic realms like Apokolips and Themyscira, to cosmic energies like The Source and The Speed Force, The DC Book explores the key concepts, characters, and events that have defined and shaped DC Comics over the past 80 years.
DEVIL IS PART TIMER GN #17
(W) Satoshi Wagahara (A) Akio Hiiragi
With the decisive battle on the horizon, Maou and Suzuno journey across Ente Isla on scooters, Olba forces Emi to become a figurehead for the militia, and Ashiya, kidnapped by Gabriel, takes the Azure Emperor's throne as a commander of the Demon King's Army. As the VARIOUS schemes jumble together, Maou encounters unexpected trouble!?
EC COMICS FOUR HC SLIPCASE #6
A box set of four great books in our acclaimed EC Artists' Library, which collects the best comics of the 1950s from the greatest mass market comic book publisher in history. Featured are: Master Race And Other Stories, illustrated by Bernard Krigstein Death Stand And Other Stories, illustrated by Jack Davis Doctor of Horror And Other Stories, illustrated by Graham Ingels The Martian Monster And Other Stories, illustrated by Jack Kamen Collectively, that's more than 110 stories and more than 900 pages. Plus bonus features and insightful commentary from EC scholars. A great gift for the person in your life who's into great comic art, illustration, or gripping storytelling!
EXCITING COMICS #18
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Alexandre Coelho
NOW 40 PAGES! A four-barrel fusillade of action! Nyobi (Larry Higgins, Samir Samio): Ariel's arrival has complicated things greatly for Nyobi. Sumo Boy (Dan Sehn, Alexandre Coelho): Sumo Boy's stunning origin is revealed! Natureman (Dan Sehn, Zilson Costa): Secrets lurk in a family reunion of Natureman and his great-nephew. Nothing Man (N.S Kane, John Rhodes, Dylan Hall): John, Diana and Firecracker ally against their common foe and head for Paradise City...and the truth!
FABLES 20TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET (MR)
(W) Bill Willingham (A) VARIOUS (CA) Mark Buckingham
Art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Andrew Pepoy, and others. Before the return of Fables, rediscover the original Eisner-winning series! This complete box set collects the full saga from Fables #1-150, Fables: The Last Castle, Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall, Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland, Jack of Fables #33-35, and The Literals #1-3 in four thick compendium volumes.
FABLES COMPENDIUM 4 TP (MR)
(W) Bill Willingham (A) VARIOUS (CA) Mark Buckingham
Art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, and others Final volume! The ever after is here for the legendary beings of Fabletown. This fourth compendium edition collects the final chapters of the acclaimed series from Fables #114-150, revealing the ultimate fates of beloved characters Bigby Wolf, Snow White, Rose Red, and more!
GEN 13 STARTING OVER THE DELUXE EDITION HC
(W) Brandon Choi (A) VARIOUS (CA) J. Scott Campbell, Alex Garner
Art by Jim Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Alex Garner and others Gen 13 fight evil and party hard. Featuring the offbeat adventures of super-powered teenagers as they juggle typical teen drama with stopping would-be world conquerors, this deluxe hardcover collects Gen 13 (Vol. 1) #0-5, Gen 13 (Vol. 2) #0-5, and pages from Wildstorm Universe Sourcebook #1.
GOTHAM CITY VILLAINS ANNIVERSARY GIANT #1 (ONE SHOT) CVR A LEE BERMEJO
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Lee Bermejo
Written by Danny DEVito, Wes Craig, G. Willow Wilson, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Joshua Williamson, Stephanie Phillips, Dan Watters, Nadia Shammas, and Mairghread Scott Art by Dan Mora, Wes Craig, Emma Rios, Riccardo Federici, Max Raynor, Max Fiumara, Skylar Patridge, Ariela Kristantina, Khary Randolph, Jill Thompson, Christian Ward, Gabriel Walta, and others Gotham City may be protected by the Dark Knight, but this major metropolitan destination is also plagued by some of the deadliest, most nefarious villains in the DC Universe! In this oversize anniversary giant, DC Comics proudly presents tales of Batman’s deadliest foes written and drawn by some of the biggest, most exciting names in comics! 2021 marks an anniversary year for the Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Ra’s al Ghul, Talia al Ghul, the Mad Hatter, Killer Moth, and the original Red Hood, and Gotham City Villains Anniversary Giant #1 brings these baddies to life in some big ways! Also featuring the anniversary celebration of the Penguin, written by none other than the man who brought Oswald Cobblepot to life in Batman Returns, star of the silver screen Danny DeVito!
GOTHAM CITY VILLAINS ANNIVERSARY GIANT #1 (ONE SHOT) CVR B WES CRAIG SCARECROW CARD STOCK VAR
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Wes Craig
Written by Danny DEVito, Wes Craig, G. Willow Wilson, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Joshua Williamson, Stephanie Phillips, Dan Watters, Nadia Shammas, and Mairghread Scott Art by Dan Mora, Wes Craig, Emma Rios, Riccardo Federici, Max Raynor, Max Fiumara, Skylar Patridge, Ariela Kristantina, Khary Randolph, Jill Thompson, Christian Ward, Gabriel Walta, and others Gotham City may be protected by the Dark Knight, but this major metropolitan destination is also plagued by some of the deadliest, most nefarious villains in the DC Universe! In this oversize anniversary giant, DC Comics proudly presents tales of Batman’s deadliest foes written and drawn by some of the biggest, most exciting names in comics! 2021 marks an anniversary year for the Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Ra’s al Ghul, Talia al Ghul, the Mad Hatter, Killer Moth, and the original Red Hood, and Gotham City Villains Anniversary Giant #1 brings these baddies to life in some big ways! Also featuring the anniversary celebration of the Penguin, written by none other than the man who brought Oswald Cobblepot to life in Batman Returns, star of the silver screen Danny DeVito!