Read These New Comics for 10/22

Pick of the Week

Borderlands: Fall of Fyrestone #3 by IDW Publishing

It’s time to meet Nine Toes in part three of ‘The Fall of Fyrestone!’
Roland, Lilith, Mordecai, and Brick are armed to the teeth and ready for the fight of their lives. People are gonna die! Lots of ’em! Innocent people are GOING TO DIE in this issue of BORDERLANDS.

Arkham Manor #1 by DC Comics

When catastrophe strikes Arkham Asylum, where will Gotham City house the world’s most dangerous criminals, and when inmates are found murdered, what is Batman prepared to do in search of justice? Arkham’s madness comes home in ARKHAM MANOR! A bold new series brought to you by the mad minds of Gerry Duggan (Deadpool, Nova) and Shawn Crystal (Deadpool, Wolverine and the X-Men).

Amazing Spider-Man #8 by Marvel Comics

Step over the EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE!
MC2 Spider-Girl finds herself and her family under attack from the mysterious forces behind Spider-Verse!
Ms. Marvel gets Spider-Man out of a jam.
Rated T

Avengers and X-Men: AXIS #3 by Marvel Comics

ACT I: THE RED SUPREMACY
With the heroes lost, the world’s fate lies in the hands of the vilest syndicate known to man.
Scarlet Witch is forced to join Dr. Doom, the man who unleashed her power to cause M-Day, or she will watch those she loves most die.
The return of one of the Marvel Universe’s great villains!
An Avenger quits, a heart is broken, and the world as we know it is gone.
Rated T+

Bodies #4 by DC Comics

A night in the pub winds up in two very sticky ends for Whiteman and Edmond, while in 2050 Maplewood and Bounce go up on the roof to wait for the big parade. In the present day, what should be a walk in the park for Shahara leads her straight to the morgue.

Flash #35 by DC Comics

It’s The Flash vs. Future Flash as these two super-speedsters battle for the fate of Wally West! Will a Flash die?

Harley Quinn #11 by DC Comics

Harley continues with her toxic Max Macabre relationship – but everything changes when Power Girl comes crashing into Coney Island from outer space! PG has a severe case of amnesia, and Harley is happy to remind her that they are best friends – and a crimefighting team!

Letter 44 #11 by Oni Press

President Blades reflects on his mounting cycle of mistakes as the Chief Executive, and visits an old friend for advice. On the Clarke, a crew member’s suspicious behavior gets him locked in the brig, but a medical emergency involving infant Astra might see him released no matter the consequences.

Multiversity: The Just #1 by DC Comics

The next chapter of the greatest adventure in DC’s history is here! When they last collaborated, Grant Morrison joined artist Ben Oliver (LOBO, BATMAN/SUPERMAN) for the acclaimed ACTION COMICS #0. For their next team-up, the two superstars take a spin around the self-obsessed Earth-16 – a.k.a. Earth-Me! With all of the world’s threats having been handled long ago by their parents, the next generation of supers – including Chris Kent, Damien Wayne, Alexis Luthor, Offspring, Megamorpho, Donna Troy and more – find themselves labeled as superstars more often than super heroes. But with that fame comes complacency, and when a massive threat unlike anything they’ve ever seen surfaces, this pampered crew finds themselves in way over their head. What secret is Damien keeping from Chris that could tear the world’s finest friends apart? Who is the mysterious killer lurking behind the scenes among these spoiled super-children? And what chance do they stand against the monstrous villain that’s murdering its way across the Multiverse? All that and more in this exciting stand-alone issue which also acts as chapter three of the MULTIVERSITY saga. Join us, if your dare, for THE MULTIVERSITY!

Starlight #6 by Image Comics

Duke, Space-Boy, and their rebel friends face off in their final, defining battle against the Brotean regime. But there’s been a traitor in their midst, and their plans aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. It’s not only their lives in the balance, but the future of the entire planet Tantalus. Millar and Parlov’s space epic concludes here!

Superman #35 by DC Comics

The hit SUPERMAN run by Geoff Johns and John Romita Jr. continues with ‘THE MEN OF TOMORROW’ Chapter four! Superman and Ulysses are still dealing with the traumatic revelations of last issue, but the hunt for The Machinist must continue before his would-be-victims fall into his hands. But what happens when the two heroes learn the truth behind The Machinist and the cost to stopping his mad plan?\

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters #1 by IDW Publishing

When a new invention goes haywire, the Turtles are sent to a whole new type of New York City. One with a whole lot more ghosts… and Ghostbusters! The two teams will have to learn to get along quickly, because a new foe from the Turtles past has followed them and aims to conquer NYC!

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October 8, 2014

Read These New Comics for 10/08

Pick of the Week

Barbara Gordon is no stranger to dusting herself off when disaster strikes… so when a fire destroys everything she owned, she spots the opportunity for a new lease on life – and seizes it! Following the rest of Gotham’s young adults to the hip border district of Burnside, Barbara sets about building an all-new Batgirl… and discovers all-new threats preying on her peers! It’s a re-invention of Batgirl from the boots up, by the incredible creative team of Cameron Stewart (BATMAN INC.), Brenden Fletcher (WEDNESDAY COMICS), and rising star Babs Tarr!

Alien vs Predator: Fire and Stone #1 by Dark Horse Comics

As the mercenary crew of the Perses leave the horror of LV-223 behind them, one passenger reveals a terrible new danger, and the crew soon find themselves in a deadly struggle between predator and prey!

Amazing Spider-Man #7 by Marvel Comics

Peer over the EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE!
Spidey teams up with Ms. Marvel in a high-flying (stepping in Kamala’s case) adventure!
Who is Spider-UK and what does he have to do with SPIDER-VERSE?
Rated T

Army of Darkness : Convention Invasion #1 by Dynamite Entertainment

Ash Williams has been to hell and back, lost the woman he loved, and battled his evil clone – but despite all these trials, nothing can prepare him for… The Terror of the Comic Con! When a cosplay sorcerer takes his role-playing a little too far, Ash has to team up with a trio of comic readers to save the con – and New York City – from a Deadite invasion!

Astro City #16 by DC/Vertigo

A Vertigo ‘Defy Covers’ issue! Once upon a time, in a small, idyllic town, there was a teen super hero named Starbright. But ‘once’ was a long time ago. Find out what became of Starbright and his greatest foe – and what their entwined destinies hold for the future of Astro City.

Avengers and X-Men: Axis #1 by Marvel Comics

The Red Skull has exploited the gifts of the world’s greatest telepath to broadcast pure hatred across the globe. Now, born of the murder of Charles Xavier, World War Hate has begun.
Tony Stark discovers a secret truth that will upend not only his life, but also the lives of everyone he cares for.
Can The Avengers and X-Men finally unite? Would their combined strength be enough to hold back the darkness of the Red Onslaught?
Magneto murdered the wrong man, releasing the greatest evil the Marvel Universe has ever known. Now Rogue and Scarlet Witch are all that stand in its way.

Batman #35 by DC Comics

From the superstar creative team that brought you a new start to the Caped Crusader comes the story that could end him. Be there in October for the biggest, deadliest and most epic story yet from writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo – ‘Batman: Endgame’ begins here!

Black Science #9 by Image Comics

Conflict is the only constant, as the Dimensionauts are embroiled in a brutal war which threatens to engulf the fantastical land they are stranded in. But how can they uncover the horrible truth about the Pillar when every second is a fight to survive?

Captain Marvel #8 by Marvel Comics

Carol’s bombastic adventure through space with her pet, Chewie, continues!
Rocket was right, though, Carol Corps! There’s more to Chewie than meets the eye! But, where did the Flerken come from?
Chewie is a Mom to hundreds. Where was she hiding all those Flerken eggs, and is this the end for Carol and her pet?

Danger Girl: Mayday #4 by IDW Publishing

It’s the explosive conclusion to the most dangerous story of the year – return of the traitorous Natalia Kassle! Recovered and resuscitated by the enigmatic April Mayday, will Natalia join forces with her to destroy the Danger Girls? And will Abbey be forced to cross over to the role of a villain? Find out in the concluding chapter of the latest and greatest Danger Girl series!

Fraggle Rock #8 by Marvel Comics

WHY WE LOVE IT: Our FRAGGLE ROCK anthologies were the first comics we published with our friends at The Jim Henson Company and ever since then, we’ve always wanted to tell one big, epic, Fraggletastic story only possible in comics. Now we have our chance in this four-issue limited series! The Fraggles will adventure to places they’ve never been before, places where Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembly, and Boober will meet brand-new friends, sing brand-new songs, and dance their cares away!<br… >WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT:
Whether it’s ADVENTURE TIME, AMULET, or MOUSE GUARD, comics fans are coming out for all-ages stories. No one mastered that art form quite like Jim Henson, and the characters of FRAGGLE ROCK remain some of his most beloved creations. New York Times bestselling author Kate Leth (ADVENTURE TIME: SEEING RED, BRAVEST WARRIORS) and artist Jake Myler (FRAGGLE ROCK, Orphan Blade), have spun a hilarious, super fun story for longtime fans and comic readers of all ages who’ve yet to meet this lovable gang of Fraggles.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT:When the water supply of Fraggle Rock mysteriously runs dry, the Fraggles have to journey deep into the caves of Fraggle Rock to find the fabled Everspring where adventure awaits and no Fraggle has gone before! It’s the beloved characters of Fraggle Rock in their biggest story yet!

October Faction #1 by IDW Publishing

The creative team behind Monster & Madman would like to introduce you to the ongoing adventures of retired monster-hunter Frederick Allan and his family… which include a thrill-killer, a witch, and a warlock. Because sometimes crazy is the glue that binds a family together.

Rocket Raccoon #4 by Marvel Comics

THE FUR FLIES! Rocket and his dangerous doppelgänger face off!
BETRAYED! Ensnared like some kind of terrestrial rodent, Rocket comes face-to-face-to-face-to-face-to-face with a few of the folks who want him dead!
Can the everyone’s favorite gunslingin’ Guardian of the Galaxy make it out alive and clear his name?
Rated T

Zombie Tramp #3 by Danger Zone Comics

Zombie Tramp has fallen in with the wrong crowd in her adventure to Las Vegas, specifically the undead clutches of the king of Sin City’s sex trade. Now she’s being forced to wed the jump-suited monster of a man in a private ceremony at the Grand Canyon! But in this unholy wedding, ‘Til death’ is just the start. Features a ‘risque’ variant cover limited to 2,000 copies!

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September 4, 2014September 4, 2014

Read These New Comics for 9/03

Pick of the Week

God Hates Astronauts #1 by Image Comics

RYAN BROWNE’s (THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS, BEDLAM) farcical cult-sensation returns with a new story perfect for new readers! A NASA funded group of arrogant ‘super people’ must stop a rash of farmers that have been using rocket-powered silos to launch themselves into outer space! As these Astro-Farmers fire themselves all over the galaxy, NASA must utilize their every resource (a guy with a ghost-cow head, a bunch of magic bears, and a Chicago cop with robot arms) to avoid an intergalactic incident!

Black Widow #10 by Marvel Comics

Because you demanded he shows up in more than just two panels: Black Widow v.s. Hawkeye! Plus, how could their fight cost Isaiah his life?

Death of Wolverine #1 by Marvel Comics

• The beginning of the end is now here…THE DEATH OF WOLVERINE!
• THREE MONTHS TO DIE, the loss of Wolverine’s healing factor–all led to this, the single most important x-Men event of the decade.
• Logan has spent over a century being the best there is at what he does…but even the best fade away eventually.
• Over the years, Logan has been a warrior, a hero, a renegade, a samurai, a teacher—and so much more. But now, the greatest x-Men hero will play a role he’s never played before in this special weekly event brought to you by industry superstars Charles Soule and Steve McNiven.

Hawkeye vs. Deadpool #0 by Marvel Comics

Once upon a time, champions emerged to fight evil plaguing humanity. They fought for salvation, for all that is good in the world — and they won. They were kind, generous and self-sacrificing. They were heroes.
These are not those heroes.
Meet Hawkeye: Ladies man (‘ladies man’ because the ladies love to hate this man), crossbow crusader and, most importantly, Avenger. He’s the only guy on the team without any powers, though, so cut him a little slack.
Then there’s Deadpool (MR. Deadpool to you, skippy) — the regeneratin’ degenerate. You can shoot him, stab him, and make with the punchy-punchy right in his face, but nothing can keep the Merc with a Mouth down.
What do they have in common? Halloween and a S.H.I.E.L.D. espionage mystery that has the both heroes racing against the clock while outshining one another. It’s a Hawkeye & Deadpool comic 75 years in the making, give or take 75 years.

Justice League #33 by DC Comics

The shocking conclusion to <‘THE INJUSTICE LEAGUE’ leads to a startling confrontation with the all-new, all-dangerous Doom Patrol! And in the wake of it all, a secret will be revealed that will bond two members forever – and break two members apart. Plus, Shazam unlocks a new power that will send a shockwave through the League.

Legendary Star-Lord #3 by Marvel Comics

The Badoon have captured the Star-Lord!
Sharing a jail cell with a Spartax criminal and a Badoon child aren’t exactly Peter’s idea of a good time…
Luckily, Peter’s got an ace up his sleeve – an ace named Kitty Pryde!

MiracleMan #10 by Marvel Comics

Mike and Liz Moran are now parents to a talking newborn miraclebaby. Their surprises have just begun.
Two strange alien figures are tracking the subjects of Project Zarathustra. Who are they and how are they connected to Miracleman’s origin?
Johnny Bates fights back against Kid Miracleman, making a decision that will have epic repercussions.
Including material originally presented in MIRACLEMAN (1985) #10, plus bonus content.
NOTE: This issue will be Poybagged

Moon Knight #7 by Marvel Comics

Season 2 of MOON KNIGHT begins with a new creative team and a black-out!
When the entire city is thrust into darkness by a threat, Moon Knight’s must use all of his weapons (and personalities) to defeat a new foe!
Brian Wood (X-MEN, DMZ) takes the writing reins picking up from where Ellis left off pushing questions from MOON KNIGHT #1 back to the fore and amplifies them 100-fold!

Original Sin #8 by Marvel Comics

The Final Judgment!

Rocket Raccoon #3 by Marvel Comics

Everyone’s favorite pistol-packin’ procyon* finally finds himself face-to-face with the intergalactic impostor.
It’s macho ado about everything as Macho Gomez guest-stars and the Ex-Terminators are hot on Rocket’s tail!
*Procyon is the scientific term for raccoon, obviously.

X-Men #19 by Marvel Comics

With S.W.O.R.D.’s orbital headquarters, the Peak, literally hanging in the balance, the X-Men race into deep space to find the source of the new threat that’s emerged from the abyss.
But little do they suspect that lurking in the shadows of the Acanti Skunkworks, a conspiracy is waiting to entangle them…
And what’s worse is that it’s a conspiracy that has connections to the deaths of Rachel Grey’s family!

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July 31, 2014

Read These New Comics for 7/30

Pick of the Week

Bodies #1 by Vertigo/ DC Comics

VERTIGO brings you the miniseries of the summer, with four detectives, four time periods, and four dead bodies – all set in London. Edmond Hillinghead is an 1890s overachiever who’s trying to solve a murder no one cares about while hiding his own secret. Karl Whiteman is our dashing 1940s adventurer with a shocking past. Shahara Hasan is 2014’s kickass female Detective Sergeant, who walks the line between religion and power. And Maplewood, an amnesiac from post-apocalyptic 2050, brings a haunting perspective to it all. Si Spencer (HELLBLAZER: CITY OF DEMONS, THE VINYL UNDERGROUND) executes a centuries-spanning murder mystery like nothing you’ve ever seen before, with four sensational artists illustrating a six-page chapter in each issue: Dean Ormston, Phil Winslade, Meghan Hetrick and Tula Lotay.

Black Science #7 by Image Comics

THE SECOND ARC OF THE SMASH SCI-FI HIT BEGINS HERE!
The mystery of the onion’s truth unfolds the deeper one travels. The mythology of the Eververse unveils new truths and new dangers. The team is hurled to a seemingly alien world that holds the key to their true purpose. For what is magic but science that we don’t yet understand?

Danger Girl: Mayday #3 by Image Comics

After more than a decade of absence, former Danger Girl NATALIA KASSLE is back in action! But has the world’s deadliest secret agent returned for redemption… or revenge? Find out in the latest chapter of this unsurpassedDanger Girl series!

Ghostbusters #18 by IDW Publishing

Tiamat’s chaotic presence continues to be felt in New York City, and the Ghostbusters are at wits’ end as to how to deal with it. She’s clearly too powerful to capture, and she may be impossible to destroy… does that leave only the most drastic of options open to the team? Mass Hysteria continues here!

Guardians of the Galaxy #17 by Marvel Comics

With some new faces on the team, it might be time for the Guardians to have a little team-building vacation.
Or, you know, they could keep fighting alien warlords and galactic empires.
Guess they’ll have to plan that team-building retreat for next month.

Harley Quinn#8 by DC Comics

It all comes down to this: Harley finally tracks down some of the mysterious hired killers who have vexed her since the start of the series! But what’s she going to do with them? Enter the Scatapult!

Outcast #2 by Image Comics

‘IT WATCHES FROM THE DARKNESS’
In the second issue of KIRKMAN & AZACETA’s horror epic, Kyle Barnes is still reeling from the revelations about demonic possession last issue and what they may mean about the time his mother was possessed.

The series Buzzfeed called ‘the best horror comic of the year’ and Comics Alliance rated ‘most unpredictable’ and ‘uncanny and uncategorizable’ comes to a shocking conclusion. Will Leeward uncover a history buried thousands of leagues beneath the sea – or will the waves come crashing down on what little land is left?

X-Men#17 by Marvel Comics

The Future has come calling, and he wants his son Shogo back!
But will Jubilee and the X-Men let their bouncing baby boy go without a fight?
Spoiler alert: HELL NO!

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July 16, 2014July 16, 2014

Read These New Comics for 7/16

Pick of the Week

Borderlands: Fall of Fyrestone #1 by IDW Publishing

The epic story of Borderlands continues in part one of the new series, where fans find out what happens after Roland, Mordecai, Lilith, and Brick step out of Marcus’s bus. As soon as they arrive in the once-prosperous town of Fyrestone, they realize that Pandora is a far more dangerous planet than they first imagined. The Vault Hunters will go up against a ruthless bandit known as ‘Nine Toes,’ but will they be able to overcome him?

Army of Darkness: Ash Gets Hitched #1 by Dynamite Entertainment

Ash and Sheila are reunited and Ash vows they will never be separated again. Can evil stop evil? This will be the question Ash will have to answer now that he has unleashed the Faceless Man on the land.

Harley Quinn Invades Comic-Con #1 by DC Comics

The title says it all! Our favorite little troublemaker, Harley Quinn, takes on Comic-Con International: San Diego in this over the top issue! She’ll have to battle long lines, crazy crowds and the dread con crud, all in the quest to get her own comic book published!

Original Sin #6 by Marvel Comics

Who Pulled The Trigger?

Robin Rises: Omega #1 by DC Comics

The hunt for Robin is over, and the battle joined! But Batman’s family feud with Ra’s al Ghul is about to erupt into something bigger when it’s interrupted by the forces of Apokolips! This epic story continues in this month’s BATMAN AND ROBIN #33!

100th Anniversary Special X-Men #1 by Marvel Comics

Have the X-Men of 2061 achieved Xavier’s dream of mutants and humans living in harmony? Or will there always be a need for the X-Men?

X-Men #16 by Marvel Comics

The Future has come calling, and he wants his son Shogo back!

But will Jubilee and the X-Men let their bouncing baby boy go without a fight?

Spoiler alert: HELL NO!

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June 18, 2014

Read These New Comics for 6/18

Pick of the Week

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles In Time #1 by IDW Publishing

A brand new mini-series from Paul Allor, Erik Burnham and some of the best IDW TMNT artists ever! The Turtles become unstuck in time and go spinning into the past! First stop: the prehistoric age, where they are far from the most dangerous reptiles around! Will the Turtles be able to find their way home without damaging history?

Iron Man #28 by Marvel Comics

RINGS OF THE MANDARIN COMES TO A STARTLING CONCLUSION!!!

The MANDARINS rampage reaches its climax. Who can TONY STARK count as an ally?

The TRUTH behind the Mandarins.

Can Tony’s Fellowship manage to defeat the Lords of the Rings?

Original Sin #4 by Marvel Comics

TRUST NO ONE. NOT EVEN YOURSELF.

One hero goes rogue. Another loses his head.

Dr. Strange and the Punisher team up for a daring raid.

And all trails now lead to one suspect.

But he… how is that even possible?

X-Men #15 by Marvel Comics

A generational saga/war unfolds… mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and one poor mall rat named Jubilee caught in the middle..

The JGS has always been a school. Is it time to become an army? Or will their differences prove their greatest asset?

March 24, 2014

X-Men: Days of Future Past Trailer 2

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The beloved characters from the original “X-Men” film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from “X-Men: First Class,” in an epic battle that must change the past — to save our future.