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Preview: Jughead #3

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JUGHEAD #3

Script: Chip Zdarsky
Art: Erica Henderson
Jughead #3 CVR A Reg Cover: Erica Henderson
Jughead #3 CVR B Variant: Khary Randolph
Jughead #3 CVR C Variant: Ty Templeton
On Sale Date: 12/30
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

Zdarsky and Henderson are back with another out-of-this-world issue of the all-new Jughead! Drones? Explosives? A firing range? Science class under the new regime of Principal Stanger has taken a turn for the dangerous. And who do you call when danger is about? I guess, uh, 9-1-1? But if THEY can’t help? You call Jones. Jughead Jones.

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Archie Comics in March 2016

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THE BLACK HOOD #10

“The Lonely Crusade, Part 4” When he donned the Black Hood, Greg Hettinger swore to keep the awful truth from those he cares about most—his partner Devon, his friend Jessie. But he’s going to have to break those promises if he’s going to survive the death trap that the Crusaders have prepared for him… and nothing will ever be the same.

Script: Duane Swierczynski
Art: Greg Scott, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Rachel Deering
The Black Hood #10 CVR A Reg: Francesco Francavilla
The Black Hood #10 CVR B Variant: David Mack
On Sale Date: 3/23
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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THE HANGMAN #4

“Damned, Part 4” Mike Minetta has not been the Hangman long but he already faces the hardest decision any Hangman has ever had to make—let his family die… or save them and defy the will of Heaven and Hell itself!

Script: Frank Tieri
Art: Felix Ruiz
The Hangman #4 CVR A Reg: Tim Bradstreet
The Hangman #4 CVR B Variant: Greg Smallwood
On Sale Date: 3/16
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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THE SHIELD #4

“Daughter of the Revolution, Part 4” She has served her country well, fighting for US interests the world over. But when the Shield’s next mission ends in tragedy on American soil—a tragedy televised live to every home in the country—the true nature of Black Seven is revealed as the superhero the world has been waiting generations for becomes… Public Enemy Number 1!

Script: Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig
Art: Drew Johnson, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick
The Shield #4 CVR A Reg: Drew Johnson
The Shield #4 CVR B Variant: Andrew Robinson
On Sale Date: 3/30
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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JUGHEAD #5

Riverdale High was just the beginning as Principal Stanger’s despotic reach shuts down Pop’s Shoppe! Jughead and the gang need to stop him once and for all! Maybe with the help of the SuperTeens and… Iron Mantle??

Script: Chip Zdarsky
Art: Erica Henderson, Jack Morelli
Jughead #5 CVR A Reg Cover: Erica Henderson
Jughead #5 CVR B Variant: Elliot Fernandez
Jughead #5 CVR C Variant: Thomas Pitilli
On Sale Date: 3/23
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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ARCHIE #7

Hiram Lodge finally learns who his daughter, Veronica, is dating. And when he realizes that it’s the boy who destroyed their mansion-to-be, his resulting rage will upend the entire town of Riverdale in this next installment of the best-selling all-new ARCHIE series!

Script: Mark Waid
Art: Veronica Fish
Archie #7 CVR A Reg Cover: Veronica Fish
Archie #7 CVR B Variant: Djibril Morissette-Phan
Archie #7 CVR C Variant: Marguerite Sauvage
On Sale Date: 3/30
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #267

When Mr. Weatherbee has had enough of the teens’ sloppy attire in the halls of his school, he decides to enforce a mandatory dress code for Riverdale High. Unfortunately, the new dress code is a bit too high class for some of the students. Can they afford to look presentable? Or will they end up making clowns of themselves? Find out in “Mess Code!” the fun, all-new lead story to this comics double digest!

Script: Fernando Ruiz
Art: Fernando Ruiz
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 3/30
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

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BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #242

In this next segment of “The Many Loves of Archie Andrews,” we get the lowdown on Amisha Mehta, who recently moved to Riverdale with her family after her and Archie met in India when the Archies were on their world tour. Archie and Amisha are working on a Bollywood project for film class, but of course, Archie has ulterior motives—like winning her heart!  But Amisha has her eye on Raj Patel! Yet another love triangle… Bollywood style! See how it all unfolds in “Hooray for Bollywood!” the lead story in this JUMBO comics digest!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Bob Smith
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 3/23
256-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

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JUGHEAD & ARCHIE SPRING ANNUAL #20

Archie and Vegas’s new trick has made a viral splash, and Archie’s collapsing under the pressure of his pup’s newfound popularity! Can Archie get everyone to quiet down, or will he and Vegas be doomed to never walk the streets of Riverdale in peace again? Find out in “Paws for Effect” the entertaining, new lead story to this special spring annual, featuring even more pages of fun!

Script: Adrian Ropp
Art: Bill Galvan
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 4/13
192-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.

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SONIC SUPER DIGEST #16

Get ready for fun & adventure—it’s Sonic Super Digest! Don’t miss all the excitement and action you love in stories from the Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Universe and Sonic Boom™ comic series! Sonic and his friends embark on daring adventures, face evil villains and save the day one chili dog at a time! Spin into the fun that only Archie Comics and Sonic Super Digest can bring! Featuring awesome new cover art from CG artist supreme Rafa Knight and story & art from the biggest names in Sonic comics history!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Rafa Knight
On Sale Date: 4/6
128-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #283

SONIC and the FREEDOM FIGHTERS are GO in “The Mission”: Sonic and Sally put out the call to the world!  They have the Chaos Emeralds, they have the Gaia Keys, and now they have a plan!  And the central hero to it all is… Cream?!  Then, in “Zero Hour,” Dr. Eggman finally tracks down Phage!  And when Tails Doll gives the mad doctor some crucial info, will Sonic’s plans for saving the world fall apart? Featuring cover art by the delightful Diana Skelly and a “GUARDIANS” variant cover by the amazing Adam Bryce Thomas!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jennifer Hernandez, Terry Austin, John Workman & Gabriel Cassata
Sonic the Hedgehog #283 CVR A Reg: Diana Skelly
Sonic the Hedgehog #283 CVR B Variant: Adam Bryce Thomas, Gary Martin & Gabriel Cassata
On Sale Date: 4/13
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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SONIC UNIVERSE #86

It’s the END for EGGMAN in “Eggman’s Dozen” Part Four: The final, frantic fracas is here! Dr. Eggman and his Egg Bosses square off against the Naugus Twins and the fearsome Crystal Sonic!  Will everyone make it out of the battle alive?  And who is the twelfth and final Egg Boss?  All the action and answers are here! Featuring cover art by Mr. Sonic comics, Tracy Yardley and a “Baddie Bunch” variant by the radical Ryan Jampole!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Adam Bryce Thomas, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli & Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #86 CVR A Reg: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #86 CVR B Variant: Ryan Jampole
On Sale Date: 3/23
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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TEAM BETTY VS. TEAM VERONICA (TR)

It’s the ultimate battle for Archie’s heart! Betty and Veronica, the best of frenemies, have been locked in a tug-of-war over Riverdale’s favorite redhead for over 70 years. Will you root for Betty, the sweet and innocent girl-next-door, or for Veronica, the rich and sophisticated socialite? Will Archie finally be able to choose between them? Archie’s girls go head-to-head in this excellent collection of winner-take-Arch stories featuring two books in one—each half features stories of one girl getting the better of the other, and readers can literally pick a side in the eternal battle of Betty vs. Veronica in this flipbook format graphic novel!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover(s): Harry Lucey
978-1-62738-870-2
$10.99/$11.99 CAN
5 ¼” x 8”
TR
224 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 3/30

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WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #57

When Archie’s emotional, bawling display at a romantic chick flick goes viral, Archie vows to prove his masculinity—no matter what that takes! Can he prove he’s not a crybaby? Or will he have to accept the fact that he’ll never be a macho man? Find out in “The Art of Chaos!” the hilarious new lead story to this comics double digest!

Script: Pat and Tim Kennedy
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 3/16
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

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Mini Reviews For The Week Ending 11/22

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Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling short reviews from the staff of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full review for. These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews.

Alex

Huck01_CoverAHuck #1 is fantastic. This is an innocent tale of hope and the inherent goodness of one man; that it comes from the man behind Kick-Ass surprises me greatly. Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

The Saga Of The Jack Of Spades is the first issue in a successfully funded Indiegogo project aimed toward a young adult audience. Featuring a story that’s centered around four kingdoms based of the four suits in a deck of cards. It’s a unique concept that is executed fairly well, but fell a little short when it came to really drawing me into the comic. Maybe the next issue will do that, though. You can find a bit more information about the comic here, and it’s worth checking out when you’ve got a chance.
Overall: 7 Recommendation: Read

 

Brett

Action Comics #46: Just so bad. I know there’s a big picture here, but something is so off with this Superman series, and Superman as a whole. Overall Rating: 6 Recommendation: Pass

BPRD Hell on Earth #137: Consistently entertaining, this series really ups the action and intrigue as the BPRD makes a move against New York with the US Navy. Overall Rating: 8 Recommendation: Read

Codename Baboushka #2: A fun spy comic with lots of action. The art is a little off at times, but the story is fun as all hell. If you like your Bond light and full of action, this kick-ass woman will fit your needs. Overall Rating: 7.5 Recommendation: Read

Descender #7: The latest issue sets this series in a bit of a new direction by introducing some new characters. It also has a moment that actually caught me off-guard. And the art! Absolutely beautiful to look at. Each issue delivers and one of the best series on the market. Overall Rating: 8.75 Recommendation: Buy

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: I just know the movie, so compared to that, this is a great adaptation. The art captures the manic and over the top events. For fans of Thompson, this is a must get. Overall Rating: 9 Recommendation: Buy

I Hate Fairyland #2: Just so twisted. And so much fun. Foulmouthed pint sized twisted fun. Overall Rating: 8.1 Recommendation: Buy

Jughead #2: The second issue continues to deliver mixing “real world” high school life with Jughead’s fantasies. Just a great blend and interesting type of storytelling. Overall Rating: 8 Recommendation: Read

Pawn Shop: A series of interconnecting stories that’s heart touching and a fantastic read for those who like a slice of life story. This is one of the few comics I’ve read multiple times, and I feel like I catch something new each time. Overall Rating: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

The Paybacks #3: One of the funniest comics out there and such a great series. Mixes action, laughs, and superheroes perfectly. Overall Rating: 8.3 Recommendation: Buy

Star Wars: Kanan #8: The best Star Wars comic out there right now. Based on Star Wars: Rebels, it’s giving us some great history before Episode III and between Episode III and IV. Overall Rating: 8.4 Recommendation: Buy

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #47: What should Optimus do next? This issue is laying the groundwork for that, and it’s interesting. Overall Rating: 8.1 Recommendation: Read

 

Elana

Constantine #6*: Consistently one of the best comics from DC or Marvel. Issue 6 is a perfect jumping on point for anyone who missed the earlier series. John takes his exorcism skills on tour through the 5 boroughs of NYC serving a realistic range of customers including party demons in Bushwick (lord knows, I’ve been there). The episode is funny with a dark foreboding at its core. Some force seems to want John to connect with that nice, hot, normal restaurant owner/chef he flirted with. John knows that everyone who gets close to him gets hurt. But being alone hurts too. Overall Rating: 9 Recommendation: Buy

Jughead #2: Tons of fun. I’m totally new to this series and I’m enjoying it immensely. Expressive, funny art from Erica Henderson is a perfect fit for Zdarsky’s jokes. Overall Rating: 8 Recommendation: Buy

Pretty Deadly #6: A whole new chapter of the story starts here. Still poetic and atmospheric the setting is shifting to the battlefields of World War 1. Rios’ art is moody and creative. It looks like no other comic on the stands and is the reason I’m giving this an Overall Rating: 8 Recommendation: Buy

Spider-Woman #1 CoverSpider-Woman #1*. I’m all for stories about pregnant superheros and super-heroes who become parents. The Danny Rand/ Misty Knight love story in Secret Wars Secret Loves was the best thing in the whole mega-event. But I don’t know why Spider-Woman is having a baby. It’s a character who has specifically said she didn’t want kids in the past. I’m not saying that pronouncements are set in stone. But I need the comic to do a better job of selling me on this. Right now it still feels like a violation of her spirit.

If Roger (aka Porcupine) is the dad I’m going to punch a wall. Heck, even if Ben Urich is (and he’s a great character who I’ve enjoyed for years) I’ll also be pissed. To be honest, I hope we never know. I like her independent dammit! Jessica Drew is one of my favorite super heroes. I never identified with her or anything, I just appreciated how shameless she was about loving her powers.

At least her clothes are realistic clothes for a grown woman. Sad that drawing that still feels like an achievement.

Overall Rating: 3 but I’m willing to be convinced later. Maybe.

 

Mr H

Batman and Robin Eternal #7*: Continuing off last weeks strong showing, this issue jumps Team Robin back in the drivers seat following trails of breadcrumbs to Prague. We get a little more insight to Mother and a scene where Bruce Wayne tries to set up a meeting with her. We also get a fun interrogation team up with Jason and Tim and a fun cliffhanger. Story moved well and art was fluid. Another good showing this week.  Story: 7.5 Art: 8 Recommendation: Buy

Extraordinary X-Men #2*: Seeing the X-Men use a reconstituted Sentinel as Cerebra is pretty cool. I enjoyed the issue quite a bit. Yes it feels like business as usual with the X-Men still hated and M-Pox seems like a retread of the Legacy Virus, but this time it seems more dire. Jean throwing away a “normal” life to do the right thing only to be unappreciated was a nice touch. I am enjoying Old Man Logan’s inclusion too. So while it doesn’t feel completely “All-New” it was new enough. Ramos and Lemire are a great team. I hope they stay on the title for a while. Plus bearded Colosus is awesome. Overall Rating: 8.5  Recommendation: Buy

 

Well, there you have it, folks. The reviews we didn’t quite get a chance to write.

Please note that with some of the above comics, Graphic Policy was provided FREE copies for review. Where we purchased the comics, you’ll see an asterisk (*). If you don’t see that, you can infer the comic was a review copy. In cases where we were provided a review copy and we also purchased the comic you’ll see two asterisks (**).

Around the Tubes

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It was new comic book day yesterday. What’d folks get and enjoy? What’d you get and dislike? Sound off in the comments below!

While you debate about that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

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Hollywood Reporter – Johnny Knoxville, NBC Adapting ‘Hawaiian Dick’ Comic Series – Is there a comic series not coming to television or movies at this point?

The Dallas Morning News – Two imprisoned for child porn face more time for obscene comics  – A very interesting read.

Pacific Standard – The Social Justice League – This book sounds awesome!

CBLDF – Another Cartoonist Arrested in Iran – Sigh.

GamePolitics – Playing Politics: Stardock founder Brad Wardell on ‘Political Machine 2016’ – So want to play this game.

ICv2 – “The Originals” Showrunner Adapting Vertigo’s “Unfollow” – See above.

Women Write About Comics – Cartooning Disability: Hawkeye and Hearing Loss – Some interesting comic history and lots of questions.

 

Around the Tubes Reviews

Comic Vine – Batman: Europa #1

Comic Vine – Extraordinary X-Men #2

Comic Vine – Green Lantern: The Lost Army #5

Comic Vine – Huck #1

The Outhousers – I Hate Fairyland #2

The Rainbow Hub – Jem and the Holograms #9

CBR – Jughead #2

The Rainbow Hub – Jughead #2

CBR – The Lion of Rora

The Beat – The Mighty Thor #1

Comic Vine – The Mighty Thor #1

Comic Vine – Red Thorn #1

The Beat – Star Wars: Vader Down #1

Women Write About Comics – Toil and Trouble #3

CBR – Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #1

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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HERO HOURLY COVERWednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in!

We’re bringing back something we haven’t done for a while, what the team thinks. Our contributors are choosing up to five books each week and why they’re choosing the books.

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this Wednesday.

Alex

Top Pick: Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior #1 (Valiant) – The Eternal Warrior has become one of my favourite comic book characters recently, and with this new series being the first released when my ear is turned toward Valiant has really got me excited.

Hero Hourly #1 (21 Pulp) – What if your day job was to be a superhero? What if instead of asking “you want fries with that?” you were punching people just waiting for the clock to tick own? Yeah, I can’t wait to get my hands on this inaugural offering from 21 Pulp.

The Paybacks #3 (Dark Horse) – Probably one of the funniest series on my pull list, the idea of a superhero repo squad is hillarious. If you can’t tell, I seem to have a hankering for non-traditional superhero fare this week.

Red Thorn #1 (Vertigo) – After talking with David Baillie and Meghan Hetrick about this comic (the writer and artist, respectively), I’m really pumped to check this out on Wednesday. That it’s chock full of Scottish mythology is also very interesting, as I know very little about that, and I’m looking forward to read some more.

 

Brett

Top Pick: Hero Hourly #1 (21 Pulp) – You think your job sucks? 21 Pulp kicks off their publishing slate with this new series which sees an average joe who can’t get the work he wants after college taking on a low paying gig as a superhero. Yes, superheroes are hired out as hourly security guards

Andre the Giant: Closer to Heaven (Lion Forge/IDW Publishing) – I remember watching WWE/WWF when I was a kid in the 80s, and one of the rockstars of that time was Andre the Giant, the mountain of a man. This graphic novel, working with his daughter, presents us the life of this legend. There’s already been one graphic novel released on Andre, and I loved that, and am looking forward to seeing how this one compares.

The Paybacks #3 (Dark Horse) – One of the funniest comics out there right now. It’s a superhero repo team. If that idea alone doesn’t put a smile on your face…

Star Wars: Vader Down #1 (Marvel) – I’ve read the first issue and if you’re a fan of Marvel’s Star Wars comics, you’ll love this start of their first crossover event. So good.

Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #1 (Valiant) –  When I think of Valiant, I think quality. The event Book of Death really shook up the Eternal Warrior setting him upon this new path. When it says Valiant, I know I’m going to be entertained and this kicking off a new series is a great place to start and find out yourself.

 

Elana

Top Pick: Phonogram: The Immaterial Girl #4 (Image Comics) – Phonogram is the best new comic around. I wrote an essay on why. A must for all music lovers and comics fans alike.

Jughead #2 (Archie Comics) – It’s a new world — one in which people who mostly read super heroes or read creator-owned comics are won over by the quirky humor and art of Chip Zardski and Erica Henderson. A world where people like me actually read an Archie comic. I truly enjoyed this new take on the world of Archie. From what I know of Jughead (ok, not much) Erica and Chip are channeling Jughead’s spirit for a new age. Really fun.

The Mighty Thor #1 (Marvel) – Thor is still Doctor Jane Foster, therefore I’m still interested.

Pretty Deadly #6 (Image Comics) – Pretty Deadly is about Death’s Daughter. But the real focus is the comic’s atmosphere — like a psychedelic Western movie, and the unusual poetic rhythm of its prose. This new arc takes place many years after issue 5. It starts like a psychedelic western too but it ends like…. you’ll just have to read it.

 

Preview: Jughead #2

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JUGHEAD #2

Script: Chip Zdarsky
Art: Erica Henderson, Jack Morelli
Cover: Erica Henderson
Variant Covers: Veronica Fish, Francesco Francavilla, Robert Hack with Steve Downer, Les McClaine with Steve Downer
On Sale Date: 11/18
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

Zdarsky and Henderson return with the next issue of the all-new Jughead! Things continue to be amiss at Riverdale High as Coach Clayton gets replaced by a tough-as-nails, take-no-prisoner Phys-Ed teacher! Can he be stopped or will Jughead have to become… physically active? The answer lies in the far future…

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Diamond Announces Top 100 Comics for October 2015

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Diamond has announced the top 100 comics ordered in October 2015. Marvel saw success dominating the entire top ten. The top book ordered was Invincible Iron Man #1. Five of their debuts were in the top ten, and three Star Wars comics were in there too.

DC Comics‘ best comic continued to be Batman, Batman #45 was their best book coming in at #11. Image Comics saw the debut, Paper Girls #1 be their best at #23.

Back to the Future #1 was success for IDW Publishing which saw the book come in at #28. Dark Horse‘s best was Fight Club 2 #6 which was #60. Finally Archie Comics‘ top comic was Jughead #1 which came in at #71.

TOP 100 COMIC BOOKS
Based on Total Unit Sales of Products Invoiced in October 2015

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1 2 255.57 JUL150696-M INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 $3.99 MAR
2 1 224.81 AUG150700-M AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 $5.99 MAR
3 3 180.22 AUG150805-M SPIDER-GWEN #1 $3.99 MAR
4 4 175.78 JUN150680-M SECRET WARS #6 $3.99 MAR
5 5 133.00 AUG150741-M DOCTOR STRANGE #1 $4.99 MAR
6 6 123.08 JUL150764-M STAR WARS #10 $3.99 MAR
7 7 112.42 AUG150855-M CHEWBACCA #1 $3.99 MAR
8 9 109.27 JUL150772-M JOURNEY STAR WARS FASE #2 $3.99 MAR
9 8 108.21 AUG150760-M GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #1 $3.99 MAR
10 13 101.79 AUG150712-M AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #2 $3.99 MAR
11 12 100.00 AUG150225-M BATMAN #45 $3.99 DC
12 14 96.46 AUG150863-M JOURNEY STAR WARS FASE #3 $3.99 MAR
13 15 96.27 AUG150866-M JOURNEY STAR WARS FASE #4 $3.99 MAR
14 10 96.22 AUG150825-M UNCANNY AVENGERS #1 $4.99 MAR
15 18 86.29 JUN150798 DARTH VADER #10 $3.99 MAR
16 19 84.91 JUL150777 DARTH VADER #11 $3.99 MAR
17 16 82.77 AUG150831-M UNCANNY INHUMANS #1 $4.99 MAR
18 11 73.81 AUG150696-M AVENGERS #0 $5.99 MAR
19 17 73.03 AUG150731-M CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS #1 $4.99 MAR
20 21 70.58 AUG150166-M JUSTICE LEAGUE #45 $3.99 DC
21 22 70.30 AUG150154-M BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL #1 $3.99 DC
22 26 69.12 AUG150724-M ASTONISHING ANT-MAN #1 $3.99 MAR
23 36 69.11 AUG150476 PAPER GIRLS #1 $2.99 IMA
24 24 67.95 AUG150862 CHEWBACCA #2 $3.99 MAR
25 25 65.14 AUG150790-M NEW AVENGERS #1 $3.99 MAR
26 39 61.31 AUG150519 WALKING DEAD #147 (MR) $2.99 IMA
27 20 61.28 AUG150320-M BACK TO THE FUTURE #1 [*] $3.99 IDW
28 28 60.95 AUG150650-M INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #2 $3.99 MAR
29 35 58.22 AUG150782-M KARNAK #1 $3.99 MAR
30 29 57.34 JUL150757 OLD MAN LOGAN #5 $3.99 MAR
31 32 57.18 AUG150797-M CAPTAIN AMERICA SAM WILSON #1 $3.99 MAR
32 30 54.64 JUL150775-M STAR WARS LANDO #5 $3.99 MAR
33 31 53.24 AUG150670-M CIVIL WAR #5 $3.99 MAR
34 33 52.78 AUG150814-M SPIDER-MAN 2099 #1 $3.99 MAR
35 34 51.70 JUL150200-M JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4 $3.99 DC
36 37 50.54 AUG150240-M HARLEY QUINN #21 $3.99 DC
37 49 49.62 AUG150157 BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL #2 $2.99 DC
38 38 49.03 AUG150688-M DEADPOOL VS THANOS #3 $3.99 MAR
39 53 47.65 AUG150158 BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL #3 $2.99 DC
40 40 46.93 AUG150690-M DEADPOOL VS THANOS #4 $3.99 MAR
41 41 46.13 AUG150794-M NEW AVENGERS #2 $3.99 MAR
42 44 46.01 AUG150474-M I HATE FAIRYLAND #1 (MR) $3.50 IMA
43 58 45.70 AUG150159 BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL #4 $2.99 DC
44 42 43.86 AUG150236-M DETECTIVE COMICS #45 $3.99 DC
45 27 41.84 AUG150692-M ALL NEW ALL DIFFERENT POINT ONE #1 $5.99 MAR
46 48 40.72 AUG150776-M HOWLING COMMANDOS OF SHIELD #1 $3.99 MAR
47 45 40.35 AUG150869 KANAN #7 $3.99 MAR
48 47 39.46 AUG150821-M UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL #1 $3.99 MAR
49 46 39.04 AUG150221-M SUPERMAN #45 $3.99 DC
50 50 37.80 JUL150745-M A-FORCE #5 $3.99 MAR
51 51 37.22 AUG150818-M SPIDER-MAN 2099 #2 $3.99 MAR
52 52 36.78 AUG150802-M CAPTAIN AMERICA SAM WILSON #2 $3.99 MAR
53 74 36.75 AUG150498 WE STAND ON GUARD #4 (MR) $2.99 IMA
54 55 35.91 AUG150715-M ANGELA QUEEN OF HEL #1 $3.99 MAR
55 54 35.12 AUG150248-M GREEN LANTERN #45 $3.99 DC
56 59 34.62 AUG150682-M CAPTAIN AMERICA WHITE #3 $3.99 MAR
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THE BLACK HOOD #9

“The Lonely Crusade, Part 3” An unlikely ally leads the Black Hood to the Crusaders’ secret lair—and what the Hood finds inside will shock you. If you thought the shotgun blast to the face in issue #1 was brutal, steel yourself for the savage hardboiled action of this one, folks. Nobody’s going to walk away clean…

Script: Duane Swierczynski
Art: Michael Gaydos, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Rachel Deering
The Black Hood #9 CVR A Reg: Francesco Francavilla
The Black Hood #9 CVR B Variant: David Mack
On Sale Date: 1/27
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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THE HANGMAN #4

“Damned, Part 4” Mike Minetta has not been the Hangman long but he already faces the hardest decision any Hangman has ever had to make—let his family die… or save them and defy the will of Heaven and Hell itself!

Script: Frank Tieri
Art: Felix Ruiz
The Hangman #4 CVR A Reg: Tim Bradstreet
The Hangman #4 CVR B Variant: Greg Smallwood
On Sale Date: 2/3
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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THE SHIELD #4

“Daughter of the Revolution, Part 4” She has served her country well, fighting for US interests the world over. But when the Shield’s next mission ends in tragedy on American soil—a tragedy televised live to every home in the country—the true nature of Black Seven is revealed as the superhero the world has been waiting generations for becomes… Public Enemy Number 1!

Script: Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig
Art: Drew Johnson, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick
The Shield #4 CVR A Reg: Drew Johnson
The Shield #4 CVR B Variant: Andrew Robinson
On Sale Date: 1/20
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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JUGHEAD #4

Riverdale High has been taken over by a nefarious outside force! Or has it? It’s up to Jughead and Dilton to get proof, but can the mysterious Captain Slackbeard show the way? It’s adventure on the high seas and in the classroom for the gang! Yar!
Script: Chip Zdarsky

Art: Erica Henderson
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Jughead #4 CVR B Variant: J Bone
Jughead #4 CVR C Variant: David Mack
On Sale Date: 2/10
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #266

Archie loves spending time with his best furry friend (and wingman!), Vegas. The two are an unstoppable duo: especially when it comes to collecting phone numbers from girls! But Archie’s not the only one getting the girl: this time, Vegas has landed himself a date! But when the two wander off together during an impending winter storm, it’s up to Archie, his friends and their pets to band together and track down Vegas and his lady. Can they save them before the storm hits? Find out in “Best Friends,” the heartwarming lead story to this JUMBO-sized comics digest!

Script: Tom DeFalco
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 2/10
256-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

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ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS SHINDIG (TR)

Put on your dancing shoes and head on over to a SHINDIG of your favorite Archie comic stories! In this edition of the ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS series, get ready to laugh until your sides hurt and have as much fun as possible along with Archie & his pals ‘n’ gals! For 75 years, Archie and his friends have been making everyone laugh, with their dating hijinx and misadventures at Riverdale High School! Everything’s Archie in the largest Archie collection series EVER—offered at an incredible value price!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
978-1-62738-805-4
$14.99/$15.99 CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16″
TR
1000 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 2/3

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ARCHIE’S FAVORITES COMICS: RETURN TO THE VAULT (TR)

Continuing the tradition of the TOP SELLING Best of Archie series, ARCHIE’S FAVORITE COMICS: RETURN TO THE VAULT takes readers into a world of laughter and discovery with full-color story gems that haven’t been seen for years in any of our publications! This title reveals a special treasure trove of over 400 pages of classic hand-selected Archie Comics stories and is designed for both kids and adults to discover and enjoy together. This collection is a must-have for all ages!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Various
978-1-62738-863-4
$7.99/$8.99 CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16″
TR
480 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 1/20

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ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #18

Poor Pop Tate is at wits’ end and could use a break—thankfully Archie & the gang have volunteered to run the Chocklit Shoppe for the weekend so he can get a well deserved vacation! Of course this turns out to be one of the busiest weekends ever for the Shoppe. But with the girls in charge, things should run smoothly, right? Get ready for some hamburger hijinx and milkshake madness in “Pop’s Weekend Off!” the fun lead story to this comics double digest!

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Fernando Ruiz
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 1/27
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

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BETTY & VERONICA COMICS ANNUAL #240

“The Many Loves of Archie Andrews” rolls on! This time, Betty and Veronica are excited to finally get some time alone (well, sort of) with Archie. That is, until, the firestorm that is Cheryl Blossom interferes! Cheryl has an emergency: she needs help being nice—or at least pretending to be nice in order to take over her grandmother’s charity foundation. Can Archie help Cheryl make a good impression? Or will Cheryl’s true personality get in the way? Find out in “Cheryl and Cheryl Alike,” the hilarious lead story to this comics annual, featuring even more pages of fun!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 1/20
192-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.

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SONIC COMICS SPECTACULAR: SPEED OF SOUND

Sonic the Hedgehog isn’t just the fastest running hero around—he’s the longest running too! From killer robots to mad scientists to evil wizards—Sonic’s overcome them all! He’s traveled the world at super-sonic speed! For every villain he’s faced, there’s a friend he’s made! Sonic is simply the coolest hedgehog there is! SONIC COMICS SPECTACULAR: SPEED OF SOUND is a collection of some of Sonic’s greatest adventures! You’ll be racing right along with Sonic through over three hundred fifty pages of pure action, adventure and fun! Whether you’re new to all of Sonic’s awesome adventures, or a long-time fan reliving the magic, this is the end-all, be-all collection for you!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Matt Herms
978-1-62738-864-1
$8.99/$9.99 CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16″
TR
352 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 2/3

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #281

SONIC is SPEEDING down the Dragon Road in “Wings of Fire” Part One: Sonic and the Freedom Fighters travel to city-state of Chun-nan in search of more Gaia Keys! Dulcy the dragon is bringing all her might to help, but is her fledging team ready for end-of-the-world stakes? Could anyone really be? Then in “Homesick,” Bunnie and Tails come to the aid of a Key Guardian in a time of crisis! Featuring Cover art by the totally-terrific Tyson Hesse and a special Valentine’s Day “Love Struck” variant by the super-expressive Diana Skelly!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jamal Peppers, Jennifer Hernandez, Terry Austin, John Workman & Gabriel Cassata
Sonic the Hedgehog #281 CVR A Reg: Tyson Hesse
Sonic the Hedgehog #281 CVR B Variant: Diana Skelly, Rick Bryant & Matt Herms
On Sale Date: 2/10
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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SONIC UNIVERSE #84

Eggman’s got the MASTER PLAN in “Eggman’s Dozen” Part Two: Dr. Eggman has suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands (and claws!) of the malicious Naugus Twins! But everyone knows that you just can’t keep a good villain down-so what’s a demented doctor to do? Form a coalition of evil! When Dr. Eggman forms a strike team of his Egg Bosses around the world to strike back, will these misfit minions mesh into a fighting force? And what sinister secret is Dr. Eggman using to keep them in line? Featuring cover art by jamming Jamal Peppers and an awesome “Boss Attack” variant by lightning Lamar Wells!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art:Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli & Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #84 CVR A Reg: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash & Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #84 CVR B Variant: Lamar Wells, Jim Amash & Steve Downer
On Sale Date: 1/27
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

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WORLD OF ARCHIE WINTER COMICS ANNUAL #56

It’s School Picture Day at Riverdale High and Jughead, thanks to his mom’s relentless efforts, looks like a model student. But that doesn’t mean he’s going to stay that way! Mrs. Jones enlists Archie’s help to keep Jughead neat and clean for his picture. Archie takes on the challenge and promises to oversee Jughead the entire day until his picture is taken, but the mission proves to be far more difficult than Archie expected! Can Jughead “Keep It Clean”? Find out in the entertaining lead story to this Comics Annual!

Script: Fernando Ruiz
Art: Fernando Ruiz
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 2/3
192-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.

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The Graphic Policy team is descending on New York Comic Con, so make sure you head to our Twitter account for live updates from the show! Until we kick that off, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

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ICv2 – Tricia Helfer Joins “Power” Cast for Season 2 – Cool.

Newsarama – Lex Luthor to Provide Free WiFi at New York Comic Con – Mhmmm, this is how digital nerd flu begins.

ArtsBeat – New ‘Bloom County’ Online Comic Strips to Be Collected and Published – Woohoo!

CBLDF – Zunar Trial to Proceed After Malaysian Court Rules on Sedition Act – Grumble. Grumble. Grumble.

 

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Comic Vine – The Amazing Spider-Man #1

The Outhousers – Axcend #1

CBR – Batman and Robin Eternal #1

Comic Vine – Batman and Robin Eternal #1

CBR – Doctor Strange #1

CBR – Invincible Iron Man #1

The Outhousers – Jughead #1

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CBR – Rowan’s Ruin #1

Review: Jughead #1

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Jughead#1RegCvrJughead has long been known to fans of the comics and actually most people who are at least aware of the comic as the prototype for the “slacker”. AS he not just the typical teenager, but the type of kid in high school, that you would not notice unless you were paying attention to his friends. In all reality, he is more identifiable than his fellow residents of Riverdale in infinite ways, which makes him so beloved. Another thing about him is he really one of comics original
“foodies”.

Jughead obsesses over comics much in the same way Garfield obsesses over lasagna, and just like his feline counterpart, cracks jokes not only at his expense but also to those surrounding him. When I heard that Chip Zdarsky and Erica Henderson were the team on Jughead, I must admit I was more excited for this reinterpretation, than I was for the flagship title of Archie comics. This was for a couple of reasons, one of them being that my Dad was a huge fan of Jughead, growing up, so I also gravitated towards the character myself. The second reason is that it was long overdue, that the character was updated.

Within the first issue, the reader is basically reintroduced to Jughead, as one would expect his character to act, as he pays through a videogame for hours, without noticing how much time has flown. The reader is reminded just how much of a “smart alec”, Jughead really is, giving his friend, Archie, some of his classic smarminess, to pissing off Betty, just the same. His sense of humor is all over the place on the first issue, form rejoicing the graduation of a principal, to protesting over cafeteria food to having a Game of Thrones dream. By issue’s end, you are more than reminded just why Jughead is more than the best friend and why he will never be the sidekick.

Overall, an excellent reboot. Zdarsky is in top form here, showing and proving that he is a complete comic creator, as his illustrator skills have been on display on other projects but it is his writing which confirms his super talent status. Henderson’s style serves this comic’s voice spring forward in simultaneously beautiful and funny way. In conclusion, an excellent comic that proves just transcendent this character is, as Jughead will always be a slacker we all can love.

Story: Chip Zdarsky Art: Erica Henderson
Story: 9 Art: 9 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

Archie Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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