Golden Record is a bilingual English/Spanish poetry magazine & autofiction chapbook lusciously written & illustrated by award-winning graphic novelist Rosemary Valero-O’Connell.
It is an amalgamation of words & images brought together to become more than the sum of their parts, exploring the body as the site & host of all pleasure and pain, &, as its name pays homage to, a collection of dispatches from life on earth.
Sugar and Other Stories
By Joy San On sale 02/22/23
A devoted yet amoral creature ensures a girl’s blood sugar stays up. A gory ritual creates a charming woman’s perfect smile. A neglected and overworked wife is slowly subsumed by violent fantasies. In this collection of short horror comics, cartoonist Joy San masterfully explores the ways in which we contort and control ourselves, balancing the bloody and brutal with unexpected levity.
Rituals
By Nicole Goux On sale 02/08/22
In this mini art-book full of lush illustrations, artist Nicole Goux captures the sacred rites of getting ready to go out: the quiet before the party, the anticipation before the date, and the spiritual creation of self in the safe space of your inner sanctuary.
The Secret History of Black Punk: Record Zero
By Raeghan Buchanan On sale 02/01/23
The Secret History of Black Punk: Record Zero by Raeghan Buchanan is an illustrated roll-call for punk, post-punk, hardcore, no-wave, and experimental bands from ground zero ‘til now. A starting point for anyone curious, another reference for those who devour all genre-related things, or a cool artifact for anyone in the know.
This book is part of an ongoing series that covers musicians like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Poly Styrene, Don Letts, Minority Threat, and many others. From LA to London, from the early 1900s till today, Buchanan examines and presents narratives to show how Black musicians shape (and are shaped by) the world we live in.
Find out what February and March 2023 have in store for Fantagraphics! Discover some amazing graphic novels and don’t miss out.
February 2023
Spa
by Erik Svetoft
This nightmarish debut, a biting critique of consumer society and the “wellness” industry, recalls the films of David Lynch and Lars Von Trier and the horror manga of Junji Ito.
The Extraordinary Part: Book One: Orsay’s Hands
by Florent Ruppert and Jérôme Mulot
Renowned for their great conceptual and graphic originality, acclaimed French cartoonists Florent Ruppert and Jérôme Mulot have masterfully contributed an instant comics classic to the annals of science fiction—this first book in a two-volume graphic novel series is set in a near-dystopian present, where mysterious creatures called “whols” coexist with humans since their sudden appearance a few years earlier.
We’re All Just Fine
by Ana Penyas
This heartfelt graphic biography is a tribute to the artist’s grandmothers and a generation of women who quietly soldiered through over forty years of Fascist rule in Spain.
NOW #12: The New Comics Anthology ed.
by Eric Reynolds
The first new NOW of 2023 features all-new work from several contributors familiar to NOW readers as well as new artists from around the globe. Newcomers to this issue include Cynthia Alfonso (Spain) and Bhanu Pratap (India), while past contributors Noah Van Sciver (U.S.), Cecelia Varhed (Sweden), and Kayla E. (U.S.) all return with new work. As a special feature of this issue, legendary cartoonist Peter Bagge (Hate) collaborates with Brooklyn Nine-Nine writer Matt Lawton on “The Cartoonist,” a satire of the now near-obsolete profession of newspaper gag cartooning.
Walt Disney’s Donald Duck: Donald’s Happiest Adventures
by Lewis Trondheim and Nicolas Kéramidas
Presented as a “lost” 1960s Disney story — complete with retro-style color — Donald’s Happiest Adventures bristles with wit in the Carl Barks tradition… and bustles with the whole Disney comics cast, including friends and rivals Gladstone Gander, Mickey Mouse, and Pegleg Pete!
The George Herriman Library: Krazy & Ignatz 1925-1927
This Eisner Award–nominated series showcases one of the most renowned and celebrated comic strips in the art form’s history as it strides boldly through the mid-1920s, its quirky characters in full flower in this gorgeous, archival hardcover collection.
TaleSpin: Flight of the Sky-Raker: Disney Afternoon Adventures Vol. 2
by Bobbi JG Weiss, Michael T. Gilbert, and Robert Bat
Can’t you feel the buzz? TaleSpin, Darkwing Duck, DuckTales, and Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers are back — with more epic 1990s adventure comics spun off of The Disney Afternoon TV cartoons!
March 2023 Releases
Ephemera: A Memoir
by Briana Loewinsohn
A graphic novel that poignantly blends memoir, magic realism, and graphic medicine—gorgeously illustrated in a painted palette of warm, earthy tones, it is a quiet book of isolation, plants, confusion, acceptance, and the fog of childhood. Loewinsohn’s debut book is an aching, meditative twist on autobiography, infusing the genre with an ethereal fusion of memory and imagination.
Tits & Clits 1972-1987 by Joyce Farmer, Lyn Chevli, Mary Fleener, and more
The groundbreaking, women-edited comics anthology that served as an antidote and rebuke to male-dominated underground comix is now collected in a single volume for the first time.
The Heavy Bright
by Cathy Malkasian
In this allegorical, fantastical graphic novel, a queer young woman aims to dispel the greed and cruel masculine energy that has consumed the world.
Evita: The Life and Work of Eva Perón
by Hector Germán Oesterheld, Alberto Breccia, and Enrique Breccia
In a sequel to their spellbinding, experimental graphic biography of Che Guevara, Hector Germán Oesterheld and the Breccias chronicle the eventful life of Eva Perón.
Ms. Davis: A Graphic Biography
by Amazing Améziane and Sybille Titeux de la Croix
In this follow-up to their New York Times bestselling graphic biography of Muhammad Ali, the acclaimed French writer and artist duo tell the story of Black activist, professor, and prison abolitionist Angela Davis.
Walt Disney’s Mickey and Donald: “For Whom the Doorbell Tolls” and Other Tales Inspired
by Hemingway by Andrea Freccero, Alessandro Perina, Stefano Turconi, and Giorgio Cavazzano
Ernest Hemingway: Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winner, war hero, famed novelist, journalist, adventurer — and inspiration to Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Scrooge McDuck, and Goofy! These epics range from direct pastiches to shorts loosely based on “Papa” Hemingway’s work — each paired with its authors’ “liner notes,” telling the fascinating tale of how and why they were inspired.
See what’s new at comic shops this week courtesy of Previews. As always, check with your local shop as to the availability of items.
Highlights for the week include: Black Cloak #1, Dark Ride #4, Nemesis Reloaded #1, Spawn: Unwanted Violence #1, Grim #7, Crashing #4, Lazaraus Planet Alpha #1, WildC.A.T.s #3, Avengers: War Across Time #1, Billionaire Island: Cult of Dogs #3, Coming Home #1, Dead Kingdom #4, Final Gamble #1, Helck Vol. 1, Lost Souls: Haywire #1, Maeve Rising Warrior #1, Nottingham Vol. 2 The Hunt, W the Whore, Who Owns the Clouds, and so much more.
No one asks for the childhood they get, and no child ever deserves to go to Chartwell Manor. For Glenn Head, his two years spent at the now-defunct Mendham, NJ, boarding school — run by a serial sexual and emotional abuser of young boys in the early 1970s — left emotional scars in ways that he continues to process. This graphic memoir — a book almost 50 years in the making — tells the story of that experience and then delves with even greater detail into that experience’s reverberations in adulthood, including addiction and other self-destructive behavior. Head tells his story with unsparing honesty, depicting himself as a deeply flawed human struggling to make sense of his childhood. Now in paperback.
Godhead 2
by Ho Che Anderson
In the second and concluding volume of Godhead, GH2 picks up from where GH1 ended, with Racer Calhoun and the rest of Cadre Zeus finally learning why they’ve been assembled: to destroy Oceanus, the scientific facility traveling through the Pacific housing the God machine introduced in volume one. They undertake what they hope will be a routine intelligence gathering mission on Oceanus that turns into a desperate fight for survival through the city from which Racer had fled, and leads to a reunion with Carys, the great love of his life.
Finally the cadre are ready to confront Oceanus and put an end to the God machine once and for all. The story’s finale upends the usual narrative expectations and concludes with a somber private epiphany that results in the triumph of human reason over a technocratic/supernatural savior.
Part Boy’s Own adventure genre, part men-on-a-mission yarn, part formal playground through which the author can exercise his restless obsessions, Godhead 2 is the action-based resolution to the psychological drama of the first volume.
James Warren, Empire of Monsters: The Man Behind Creepy, Vampirella, and Famous Monsters
by Bill Schelly
The definitive biography of the visionary publisher of Famous Monsters of Filmland, the magazine that inspired filmmakers Steven Spielberg, George Lucas — now available in paperback.
In Empire of Monsters, the award-winning biographer Bill Schelly digs beneath the hype and myth-making to tell the true story of James Warren, one of the 20th century’s most influential and independent publishers. Featuring numerous eye-opening, often outrageous anecdotes about the colorful, larger-than-life figure, this book covers Warren’s childhood in the slums of south Philadelphia, a traumatic military injury during the Korean War, the hardscrabble origins of Warren Publishing, its great success and ignominious end — as well as his reemergence on the public scene in the 1990s, and the lawsuit to regain ownership of his literary properties.<.p>
For this impeccably researched biography, Schelly offers insight from new interviews with Warren’s colleagues, editors, and friends, augmented by unpublished interviews gathered in past years with Frank Frazetta, Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Bill DuBay, Tom Sutton, Bernie Wrightson, Richard Corben, and Warren himself.
Originally published in 2019, Empire of Monsters quickly sold out. Fantagraphics is pleased to make this groundbreaking biography of one of comics’ central historical figures available again in an affordable paperback edition.
Popeye Volume 2: Wimpy & His Hamburgers
by E.C. Segar
The incorrigible Wimpy takes center stage in the second volume of Fantagraphics’ spectacularly packaged comic strip collection, The E.C. Segar Popeye Sundays.
An irresistible alchemy of screwball comedy, tender romance, and rags-to-riches fantasy, Elsie Crisler Segar’s newspaper comic strip, starring Popeye the sailor man, captivated readers of the Roaring Twenties and beyond. Fantagraphics is thrilled to bring Segar’s whimsical world back into print, collecting the complete Popeye Sunday stories in four gorgeous full-color volumes, each packaged in a deluxe vertical slipcase.
Volume one highlighted the mercurial relationship between Popeye and Olive Oyl, while volume two shifts the focus to an even more dynamic connection, between that of J. Wellington Wimpy and his one true object of desire: a delectable hamburger. A notorious chiseler without a penny to his name, Wimpy is forever scheming new ways to bamboozle the local diner out of a mouth-watering morsel of his favorite meal. And the audacious chicaneries Wimpy employs in pursuit of his greatest love are as riotous today as they were when these strips first appeared in the ’30s. Featuring laugh-out-loud gags, sensational slugfests, and an endearing cast of characters, this Wimpy-centric volume of classic Popeye adventures emphatically answers the question: Where’s the beef? Plus, an illustrated appreciation/deconstruction of this legendary comic character by acclaimed cartoonist Kevin Huizenga!
Children of Palomar and Other Tales: A Love and Rockets Book
by Gilbert and Mario Hernandez
This comics omnibus includes the graphic novels Julio’s Day and The Children of Palomar, as well as never-before-collected work by brothers Mario and Gilbert Hernandez, some of which has never been available since its early 2000s run in comic book single issues.
Children of Palomar and Other Tales (the fifteenth volume in our Complete Love and Rockets Library omnibuses and the eighth Gilbert volume) begins with “Me for the Unknown,” uncollected since its original 2001–2004 run in Love and Rockets Vol. II comic books. Written by Mario Hernandez and drawn by Gilbert Hernandez, it traces the Rabelaisian journey of Tagg Lillard. A U.S. citizen with a seemingly perfect life working in Latin America, he escapes a death trap clutching important papers, and an imperious CEO and his manservant pursue him through a land plagued by colonialist/corporate greed. Also collected: one of their joints from 2008, “Chiro el Indio.” In The Children of Palomar suite of short stories (2006–2007; collected in 2013), there are many mysterious visitors, an apparition that haunts childless women, and readers learn how Chelo lost her eye. And in Julio’s Day, which originally ran from 2001–2008 and was collected in 2013, a man’s life—threaded with war, loss, illness, and forbidden love—spans a century.
The Chuckling Whatsit
by Richard Sala
The 1997 magnum opus of the late Richard Sala, master of graphic noir, has been out of print for years and is now available in hardcover for the very first time.
Sala weaves the gothic cartooning traditions of Edward Gorey and Charles Addams with a melodramatic murder mystery involving astrology, ghouls, academia, and outsider art. Part noir, part horror, and part comedy, this labyrinthine tale of intrigue follows an unemployed writer named Broom who becomes ensnared unwittingly in a complex plot involving mysterious outsider artist Emile Jarnac, the shadowy machinations of the Ghoul Appreciation Society Headquarters (GASH), and the enigmatic Mr. Ixnay. Sala’s deadpan delivery makes this ingeniously layered narrative a roller-coaster ride of darkly pure comic suspense. Sala’s drawing style also reveals the influence of everything from Hollywood monster movies and Dick Tracy to German expressionism and Grimm’s fairy tales. It’s a style that’s perfectly suited to the narrative, constantly flirting with Sala’s fascination for the grotesque and lending palpable tension to the gruesome riddle of The Chuckling Whatsit.
The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers In the 21st Century and Other Follies
by Gilbert Shelton and Paul Mavrides
In this collection of hilarious and politically correct short comics, Freewheelin’ Franklin, Phineas, and Fat Freddy form a band; bring home a stray container of plutonium; try to make it through a whole day without getting stoned; and help Phineas through his pregnancy, in “Phineas Gets an Abortion.” (About which, say no more). (Oh, did we say: “politically correct?” Just kidding!)
In the titular title story, the Freak Brothers venture outside on a mission to score a little weed. It is their first encounter with the wonders of the 21st century. (“Still illegal?”) Plus: Fat Freddy’s Cat stars in two solo adventures, including a visit to “Cat Heaven.” Fat Freddy himself stars in a bonanza of satirical sketches skewering such targets as Star Wars, G.I. Joe, and Superman.
The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers in the 21st Century and Other Follies by Gilbert Shelton and Paul Mavrides is the second release in this special series of seven graphic albums. (The series presents all the Freak Brothers’ adventures chronologically, but individual albums will come out in a different order.) The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers comics have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide in 16 languages. The Freak Brothers, the animated series now streaming on Tubi, stars Woody Harrelson, Pete Davidson, John Goodman, and Tiffany Haddish.
The Reddest Rose: Romantic Love from the Ancient Greeks to Reality TV
by Liv Strömquist
The internationally acclaimed activist follows up her satirical work of graphic medicine with this collection of humorous comics essays about how historical and societal shifts have altered — and perhaps destroyed — “romantic love.”
The deceptively simple through-line for Swedish media personality and activist Liv Strömquist’s The Reddest Rose is the question: Why does Leonardo DiCaprio date an endless string of 20-something models? Her answer — in the form of this collection of well-researched, humorous comics essays — tracks how philosophers and artists, from the Ancient Greeks to Beyoncé, conceptualized romantic love. Strömquist’s signature characters, drawn in a flat, blocky style, ask each other questions and offer sharp commentary as they guide readers throughout history and the change in societies’ values, from showing love/loving to getting love/being loved. (Poet Hilda “H.D.” Doolittle — who was so love-stricken by a man taking off his glasses that she believed they viewed dolphins together in another dimension — lends the book its title.) Lord Byron, Socrates, Byung-Chul Han, Ezra Pound, Slavoj Žižek, Lou Andreas-Salomé, Ariadne, and many others have cameos. For the first time in English, in The Reddest Rose, Strömquist wonders: in a rationalist, consumerist world, can romantic love survive?
Prince Valiant Vol. 26: 1987-1988
by Hal Foster, John Cullen Murphy, and Cullen Murphy
Arn takes his wedding vows in a milestone Prince Valiant strip.
The most visually opulent comic strip in the history of the medium celebrates its 50th anniversary with the marriage of Prince Valiant’s son. Val goes in search of a northern spice route, which leads him into adventures among the Balts, the Greeks, the Lapps, and the Chinese. A Trojan Horse deception in reverse nearly wipes out Val’s expedition, and a dreamlike encounter north of Cathay involves Yeti and other strange creatures. Back in Britain, Arn’s bride strikes a blow against chauvinism and liberates the women of the village of Orr to exercise their true potential.
Kodansha USA Publishing has announced their latest all-new digital manga licenses debuting in January 2023.
January sees two outstanding delinquent and crime fueled sagas that are much more than meets the eye! First up is the tattoo art-focused battle manga Gang King by Daiju Yanauchi debuting next week. Then, at the end of the month we see the debut of an unlikely otaku/yakuza love story in the hilarious rom-com, Boss Bride Days by Narumi Hasegaki (the creator of ASpringtime with Ninjas).
All of January’s debuting digital manga series will be available upon release across all our participating digital vendors, including Bookwalker, Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play, Nook, Kobo, MyAnimeList and more!
Gang King
By Daiju Yanauchi Release Date: January 10, 2022 Rated: 16+
Tattoos are the mark of a hero! Tattoos are life! Ever since being saved by a man with a back tattoo as a child, Jimmy has dedicated his life (and skin) to the ancient art of tattooing. Given his school full of delinquents, it’s no surprise that Tattoo Jimmy has become infamous for his skill at inking and brawling alike. So infamous that the biggest, baddest dudes around want to test their mettle against him…but Jimmy doesn’t take shit from anyone. He’s just got to stay in one piece long enough to meet his hero…even if it means bashing a few skulls along the way!
Boss Bride Days
By Narumi Hasegaki Release Date: January 31, 2022 Rated: 16+
Self-proclaimed otaku and shut-in Sakura Kisaragi would prefer to spend her days alone in her room, playing her favorite yakuza-themed dating simulator. But when she saves the life of an old man who turns out to be the head of the Amou-gumi crime family, she inadvertently earns a spot in the yakuza’s succession plans—moved by her courage, the old man declares that whoever among his three ambitious grandsons can win her hand in marriage will be the next boss. Now kind but ailing Shusuke, brash hothead Reo, and cool and calculating Ryusei are all vying to make her their boss wife—but will she be anything more to them than a means to an end? Meanwhile, not everyone in the Amou-gumi organization is happy to have her there…
A high-stakes romcom from the author of A Springtime with Ninjas.
Find out what’s coming to comic shops this week courtesy ofPreviews. As always, check with your local shop as to the availability of items.
Highlights for the week include: Radiant Pink #2, Scotch McTiernan Holiday Party, The Walking Dead Deluxe #52, The Approach #3, Magic #22, Mosely #1, Quick Stops #3, Spy Superb #1, Earthdivers #4, Star Trek #3, Batman #131, Joe Fixit #1, Scarlet Witch #1, Secret Invasion #3, Shang-Chi: Master of the Ten Rings #1, A Calculated Man #4, America Lost & Found Rediscovered Scripts, Astronaut Down #5, Children of the Black Sun #1, Deathgasm #1, Gangster Ass Barista #1, Grimm Space #1, Parker Girls #4, Rogue State #2, Trojan #1, and so much more.
See what’s coming to comic shops this week courtesy of Previews. As always, check with your local shop as to the availability of items.
Highlights for the week: Plush #2, Book of Slaughter #1, Damn Them All #3, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #1, Once Upon a Time at the End of the World #2, It’s Only a Teenage Wasteland #2, Quick Stops #3, Action Comics #1050, DC vs. Vampires #12, Harley Quinn #25, John Stewart: The Emerald Knight, The Nice House on the Lake #12, Sandman Universe: Dead Boy Detectives #1, Tales of Earth-6: A Celebration of Stan Lee, Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #3, Miracleman: The Silver Age #3, Timeless 2022 #1, 007 #5, Bloodshot Unleashed #4, Category Zero Conflict #1, Divide #1, Fist of the North Star Vol. 7, Forever Forward #4, History Comics: Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin, Impossible Jones: Naughty or Nice #1, The Librarian of Auschwitz, Now Let Me Fly: A Portrait of Eugene Bullard, Red Winter: Fallout #1, Saga of a Doomed Universe #2, and so much more.
Retail Price: Main Cover: $4.99 Writer: Jude Ellison S. Doyle Artist: Letizia Cadonici Colorist: Alessandro Santoro Cover Artist : Main Cover: Miguel Mercado Homage Variant Cover: Rámon K. Perez Variant Cover: Frany Incentive Cover (1:10): Miguel Mercado Incentive Cover (1:25): Fábio Moon Unlockable Variant (1 copy): Frany B!G Variant: Ariela Kristantina
● When Janet and Oliver Gowdie move to a quaint mountain town, their daughter Casey becomes part of a horrific chain of events revealing that their neighbors are anything but what they seem. ● Soon an unsettling old woman named Agnes Early fixates on Janet and Oliver’s other daughter–2-year-old Isobel. ● It becomes clear that it’s impossible to know who to trust… or who is even still human… ● Steeped in Irish and English folklore and mythology, Jude Ellison S. Doyle (Maw) joins artist Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter), and colorist Alessandro Santoro (Bloom) to tread new ground in changeling horror. A tale perfect for fans of Eat the Rich and The Nice House on the Lake!
BRZRKR #12
Retail Price: $6.99 Writer: Keanu Reeves & Matt Kindt Artist: Ron Garney Colorist: Bill Crabtree Cover Artist : Main Cover: Ron Garney Variant Cover: Matt Kindt Foil Variant Cover: Ron Garney Foil Variant Cover: Matt Kindt Incentive Cover (1:10): Alex Maleev Incentive Cover (1:50): BossLogic Incentive Cover (1:75): Alex Maleev Incentive Cover (1:100): BossLogic
● The epic conclusion to the groundbreaking original series is finally here! ● Caldwell’s master plan is revealed, setting up one final showdown with B. and Diana. ● At the end of all things, the immortal warrior finds himself faced with a challenge that even he might not endure. ● And if he does succeed… what will remain of him when there are no more battles left to fight?
Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer Special #1
Retail Price: $7.99 Writer: Casey Gilly Artist: Joe Jaro Colorist: Joana Lafuente Cover Artist : Main Cover: Ario Anindito Variant Cover: Justine Florentino Incentive Cover (1:10): Ario Anindito Incentive Cover (1:15): Reiko Murakami Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Justine Florentino
● It’s been 4 years, and Buffy, Angel, and Thess have been living in relative peace as a dysfunctionally cozy family. But nothing can last forever… ● Tara might not be dead, but they’re losing hope for her staying among the living, and strange new vampires have been sighted. ● To get to the bottom of these unfolding horrors, our gang will have to head underground… and face the horrifying true cause of the decline in vampire activity!
The Vampire Slayer #12
Retail Price: $4.99 Writer: Sarah Gailey Artist: Hannah Templer Cover Artist : Main Cover: Sebastian Fiumara Variant Cover: Nicole Goux 25 Years of Buffy Incentive Cover (1:10): Sebastian Fiumara Incentive Cover (1:25): Yoshi Yoshitani
● Everything comes to a head as Buffy and Faith do everything in their power to stop Willow–now a wrathful force to be reckoned with. ● As Buffy’s nightmares and past prove to be more help than hindrance, will she have what it takes to defeat Willow, and maybe even save a friendship?
Something is Killing the Children #30
Retail Price: $3.99 Writer: James Tynion IV Artist: Werther Dell’Edera Colorist: Miquel Muerto Cover Artist : Main Cover: Werther Dell’Edera Variant Cover: Ario Anindito Incentive Cover (1:25): Tyler Kirkham Incentive Cover (1:50): Ario Anindito Incentive Cover (1:100): Tula Lotay Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Werther Dell’Edera
● Cutter’s arrival makes saving Tribulation an even more desperate task for Erica, but it’s do or die, because she’s the only one who can keep Gabi safe! ● And even if she can save the town and make it out alive, she’s still a rogue hunter, and the Order isn’t known for their mercy…
House of Slaughter #13
Retail Price: $3.99 Created & Developed by: James Tynion IV & Werther Dell’Edera Writer: Tate Brombal Artist: Antonio Fuso Colorist: Miquel Muerto Cover Artist : Main Cover: Mateus Manhanini Main Cover: Werther Dell’Edera Connecting Cardstock Variant: Danny Luckert Incentive Cover (1:25): Danny Luckert Incentive Cover (1:50): Christian Ward Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Werther Dell’Edera
● As Jace wanders the streets of New Orleans, his mind drifts between his youth and the present, bringing light to his and Jolie’s past, and revealing that she’s not all that she seems… ● Meanwhile, a mysterious message carried by a crow holds the key to Jace saving his child. But right now, Sunny is alone, and unprotected from what prowls in the dark…
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ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR MAY 2022 Retail Price: $14.99 Writer: Christopher Cantwell Artist: Germán García Colorist: Matheus Lopes Cover Artist : Germán García
● What if Sleeping Beauty never got her happily ever after… and had to save herself instead? ● One-hundred years after Briar Rose first fell into her slumber, the sleeper has now become the sleepwalker, and she must face a brutal, bleak world ruled by a tyrant from her past. ● Burdened by prophecy and betrayal, it will take everything Briar and her band of misfits have to survive the wasteland where magic went to die. ● As they journey through a land of untold terrors, Briar nurtures a burning pledge of vengeance. But will it be enough to bring some semblance of a happy ending to the land… and her heart? ● Eisner Award-nominated writer, producer, director Christopher Cantwell (Iron Man, Regarding the Matter of Oswald’s Body, Halt and Catch Fire), and lauded artist Germán García (Ka-Zar: Lord of the Savage Land) reimagine the classic tale as an epic dark fantasy adventure. ● Collects Briar #1-4.
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ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR MAY 2022 Retail Price: $59.99 Writer: Mark Waid Artist: Peter Krause with Diego Barreto, Paul Azaceta, Emma Rios, Howard Chaykin, Marcio Takara & Damian Couceiro Colorist: Andrew Dalhouse and Noland Woodard with Zak Atkinson & Archie Van Buren Cover Artist : John Cassaday & Laura Martin
● When the Plutonian, the world’s greatest superhero, snaps and turns into the world’s greatest villain, only his former teammates have a chance at stopping his rampage. ● But while on the run from the world’s most powerful and angry being, will these former teammates discover his secrets in time? How did he come to this? And what happens to a world when its savior betrays it? ● The iconic team of writer Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, The Avengers) and artist Peter Krause (We Only Kill Each Other), along with some of the most acclaimed creators in comics, challenge everything you think you know about superheroes by exploring the good, the bad…and the irredeemable inside all of us. ● This comprehensive volume collects Irredeemable #1-37, Irredeemable Special #1, and Incorruptible #25-26, alongside a new foreword by Academy Award nominee Kemp Powers (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) and an afterword by comics icon Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Klaus).
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ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR MAY 2022 Retail Price: $24.99 Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Takeshi Miyazawa Colorist: Triona Farrell, Jessica Kholinne, Raúl Angulo Cover Artist : Takeshi Miyazawa
● Every four years, giant sentient robots from outer space come to Earth and bond forever with a brand new crop of Sky Corps Academy cadets. ● But this time, instead of a cadet, one mech bonds with Stanford Yu, a young kid working with his mom as a janitor at Sky Corps. ● This is the opportunity of a lifetime for Stanford, but first he’ll have to earn the trust of his classmates and survive an uncompromising enemy…the Sharg! ● Bestselling author Greg Pak (Ronin Island, Planet Hulk) and fan-favorite artist Takeshi Miyazawa (Runaways, Ms. Marvel) bring to life this underdog story as Stanford and the newest team of Cadets and Robos face relentless training, an alien invasion, and the threat of losing themselves and human existence. ● They’ll realize the true sacrifice that comes with duty and service and what makes a hero in this full collection of Mech Cadets perfect as a jumping on point ahead of the animated series on Netflix! ● Collects Mech Cadet Yu #1–12.
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ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR MAY 2022 Retail Price: $69.99 Writer: Brian Azzarello Artist: Maria Llovet Cover Artist : Maria Llovet
● An erotic depiction of faith, sex, and the devil in the tradition of the divine comedy. ● Faith likes to dabble with magic. Her friends think it’s cute—if a little off-putting—but it’s part of her charm and warped sense of purpose in a world that makes too much sense. ● Faith’s a true believer and knows there’s power within her reach, but it took a while for magic and temptation to find her. ● That temptation? His name is Louis, and with his guidance Faith embarks on a journey deep into the exclusive art world… with hellish consequences. ● New York Times bestselling writer Brian Azzarello ( 100 Bullets, Moonshine) and artist Maria Llovet (Loud) coalesce in a story of sexual and magical awakenings, and maybe even love. ● The hit trilogy of graphic novels is collected in one complete hardcover volume for the very first time, and features a series of explicit erotic covers by superstar artists Tula Lotay, Kris Anka, Jenny Frison, Becky Cloonan, Vanesa del Rey, and Dani.
Faithless Deluxe Edition HC LE w/ Slipcase
ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR MAY 2022 Retail Price: $89.99 Writer: Brian Azzarello Artist: Maria Llovet Cover Artist : Maria Llovet
● An erotic depiction of faith, sex, and the devil in the tradition of the divine comedy. ● Faith likes to dabble with magic. Her friends think it’s cute—if a little off-putting—but it’s part of her charm and warped sense of purpose in a world that makes too much sense. ● Faith’s a true believer and knows there’s power within her reach, but it took a while for magic and temptation to find her. ● That temptation? His name is Louis, and with his guidance Faith embarks on a journey deep into the exclusive art world… with hellish consequences. ● New York Times bestselling writer Brian Azzarello ( 100 Bullets, Moonshine) and artist Maria Llovet (Loud) coalesce in a story of sexual and magical awakenings, and maybe even love. ● The hit trilogy of graphic novels is collected in one complete hardcover volume for the very first time, and features a series of explicit erotic covers by superstar artists Tula Lotay, Kris Anka, Jenny Frison, Becky Cloonan, Vanesa del Rey, and Dani.
Harrower #2
Retail Price: $4.99 Writer: Justin Jordan Artist: Brahm Revel Colorist: Brahm Revel Cover Artist : Main Cover: Brahm Revel Incentive Cover (1:15): E.M. Gist
● Something monstrous stalks Jessa and her friends, with only the light of their phones as meager torches against the darkness. ● Between a dead signal and dead friends, an unexpected betrayal is the last thing Jessa and Jax need to survive a party house gone to hell!
Mosely #3
Retail Price: $4.99 Writer: Rob Guillory Artist: Sam Lotfi Colorist: Jean-Francois Beaulieu Cover Artist : Main Cover: Sam Lotfi Variant Cover: Rob Guillory Incentive Cover (1:10): Miguel Mercado Incentive Cover (1:25): Ariel Olivetti Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Sam Lotfi Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Rob Guillory
● Mosely faces the demons of his past–ones responsible for his present predicament–as he feels compelled to sail into a literal sea of data! ● But the liquid fiber optic ocean proves treacherous as he comes face-to-face with another Tech God!
Know Your Station #4
Retail Price: $3.99 Writer: Sarah Gailey Artist: Liana Kangas Colorist: Rebecca Nalty Cover Artist : Main Cover: Liana Kangas Variant Cover: Becca Carey Cardstock Incentive Cover (1:10): Liana Kangas Incentive Cover (1:25): Ming Doyle
● Paranoia among billionaires is rising almost as high as their profits while they tighten up on security, but they may no longer be the only targets, as Elise discovers some shocking evidence in her search for the killer. ● After witnessing the most gruesome murder yet, Elise is on the verge of a breakthrough in the case… before another panic button blares and she’s greeted by a familiar voice.
Behold, Behemoth #5
Retail Price: $3.99 Writer: Tate Brombal Artist: Nick Robles Colorist: Nick Robles Cover Artist : Main Cover: Nick Robles Variant Cover: Danny Luckert Incentive Cover (1:25): Christian Ward Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Nick Robles
● In the heartbreaking FINAL ISSUE, Grey and Wren find themselves closer than ever to finding answers about who, and what, the Behemoths are! ● Kavita has ulterior motives though–ones that may be deadly to Wren, and put Grey in an impossible choice.
Once Upon a Time at the End of the World #5
Retail Price: $4.99 Writer: Jason Aaron Artist: Alexandre Tefenkgi Colorist: Lee Loughridge Cover Artist : Main Cover: Mike del Mundo Variant Cover: Frany Foil Variant Cover: Mike Allred Incentive Cover (1:25): Mike del Mundo Incentive Cover (1:50): Frany Incentive Cover (1:75): Mike Allred Incentive Cover (1:100): Terry Dodson
● Maceo is determined to prove himself the only way he knows how, and his stubbornness brings Mezzy’s ire. ● But the Wasteland Rangers prove too dangerous even for Mezzy, and Maceo will have to do more than a symbolic gesture if they want to make it out alive. ● Will love prevail… at least for a while?
Damn Them All #6
Retail Price: $3.99 Writer: Simon Spurrier Artist: Charlie Adlard Colorist: Sofie Dodgson Cover Artist : Main Cover: Charlie Adlard Variant Cover: Matías Bergara Incentive Cover (1:25): Charlie Adlard Incentive Cover (1:50): TBA FOC Reveal Cover: TBA Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Matías Bergara
● In the epic conclusion of the first story arc of Damn Them All, Alfie’s secret plans for his death are revealed! ● But it turns out Hell wasn’t all it’s cracked up to be–until his meddling made eternity a nightmare. ● Ellie will do everything she can to get what she needs from Theo, and the last demon she would have picked might just be the one to help. ● Will “Bloody El” be able to set the underworld right, or will someone else have to get the job done?
● The afterlife is in chaos, and Adira rules over all of it with an uncaring iron fist. ● While Jess harbors secrets from her friends and may have found help in her search for a scythe, a new villain brings hellish consequences for Jess, Marcel, and Eddie—and one of them won’t make it…
Dune: House Harkonnen #3
Retail Price: $4.99 Writer: Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson Artist: Michael Shelfer Colorist: Patricio Delpeche Cover Artist : Main Cover: Raymond Swanland Variant Cover: Reiko Murakami Incentive Cover (1:10): Raymond Swanland Incentive Cover (1:25): Tiffany Turrill FOC Reveal Cover: TBA Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Frany
● Duncan trains to be the legendary fighter he’s destined to become, while Baron Harkonnen clashes with the fearsome Bene Gesserit and the enemy within—his degenerative disease. ● Meanwhile, the Ix uprising is in desperate need of aid, especially as young fertile women begin to disappear…
● The Power Rangers and Omega Rangers join forces in an epic struggle against a friend-turned-foe! ● Mistress Vile’s diabolical scheme also comes to a head as she possesses an object of immeasurable power–and a sidekick with darker origins than the Rangers thought possible!
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #4
Retail Price: $4.99 Writer: Ryan Parrott Artist: Dan Mora Colorist: Raúl Angulo Cover Artist : Main Cover: Dan Mora Variant Cover: Kevin Eastman & Freddie Williams II MMPR Variant Cover: Jordan Gibson TMNT Variant Cover: Jordan Gibson Cardstock Variant Cover: Taurin Clarke Incentive Cover (1:10): Kevin Eastman & Freddie Williams II Incentive Cover (1:25): Simone Di Meo Cardstock Incentive Cover (1:50): Karen S. Darboe Incentive Cover (1:75): E.M. Gist Cardstock Incentive Cover (1:100): E.M. Gist Incentive Cover (1:150): Miguel Mercado FOC Reveal Cover: TBA
● The penultimate issue heats up as the Mutant Rangers are in dire straits, but a familiar mentor brings new allies to turn the tide! ● But the battle also rages in Dimension X, where the hero and villain roles continue to blur as they fight old foes and unfamiliar monsters. ● The Mutant Rangers shouldn’t celebrate too soon though, as their worst enemy arrives in a monstrous new form!
Magic Vol. 4 HC
ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR MAY 2022 Retail Price: $24.99 Writer: Jed MacKay Artist: Ig Guara, Jacques Salomon, Breno Tamura, and Kath Lobo Colorist: Arianna Consonni Cover Artist : Miguel Mercado
● In Ravnica, the Metal Mage reigns as a shadowy dictator, while Vraska, Ral Zarek, and Kaya are trapped and depowered. But despite Ravnica being seemingly unreachable, unlikely help may be on the way! ● If Chandra, Niko, and Garruk want to succeed in freeing the former Guildmasters from Tezzeret’s sadistic prisons…they’ll have to face a challenge that no one could have predicted! And far away… another infamous Planeswalker seeks the powers of fate to make their own… ● The fourth arc of Magic from writer Jed MacKay (Moon Knight), artist Ig Guara (Edge of Spider-Verse), colorist Arianna Consonni, and letterer Ed Dukeshire reaches a fever pitch as the Battle of Ravnica reaches it’s monumental conclusion! ● Collects Magic #16-20.
Magic #24
Retail Price: $4.99 Writer: Jed MacKay & Rich Douek Artist: Roberta Ingranata Colorist: Arianna Consonni (Arancia Studio) Cover Artist : Main Cover: Miguel Mercado Secret Planeswalker Variant: Chris Sack (@arcanegold) Incentive Cover (1:10): Rian Gonzales
● As the grand finale to the saga unfolds, the aftermath of the events on Amonkhet leave Liliana, Garruk, and Chandra vulnerable to Marit Lage’s influence–making each a potential threat to the others! ● But what do Isona and Nicol Bolas’ capabilities mean for Aminatou’s plans for the multiverse? ● The answers await all the surviving Planeswalkers on Dominaria!
Orcs!: The Curse SC
ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR MAY 2022 Retail Price: $16.99 Writer: Christine Larsen Artist: Christine Larsen Cover Artist : Christine Larsen
● After our heroes return from their travels and celebrate with a dance party, a prank gone wrong inadvertently unleashes something ancient and evil. ● Even worse, in a tower in the middle of a dark forest, the same necromancer that fought the legendary Drod One-Eye has sinister plans for the Orcish tribe. ● Meanwhile, Pez finds an unexpected friend amongst the Elves, who have their own stories of a terrible presence long since slumbering. ● There’s trouble brewing in the wide Known World, and soon the Orcs might find that a necromancer is the least of their problems! ● The fun and fantastical ORCS! series from creator Christine Larsen (Adventure Time) returns with a new installment featuring Bog, Pez, Zep, Utzu, and Gurh! ● Collects Orcs!: The Curse #1-4.
Writers: Jamie Lee Curtis, Russell Goldman Artist Karl Stevens Publisher: Titan Comics HC, FC, 156pp, $24.99, On Sale June 28, 2023
DISCOVER THE DEBUT GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM HOLLYWOOD HORROR LEGEND JAMIE LEE CURTIS AND FILMMAKER RUSSELL GOLDMAN!
After witnessing her father die in mysterious circumstances on one of the Cobalt Corporation’s experimental oil extraction projects, Nova Terrell has grown up to despise the seemingly benevolent company relied upon by the town of Catch Creek, New Mexico.
The rebellious Nova wages a campaign of sabotage against the oil giant, until one night she accidentally makes a terrifying discovery about the true nature of the “Mother Nature” project and a threat that could destroy the entire town.
COVER: KARL STEVENS
CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL.1
Writer: Roy Thomas Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith Publisher: Titan Comics HC, 7.25″ x 10.875″, 776pp, $125.00, On Sale June 14, 2023
CONAN’S ORIGINAL COMIC ADVENTURES ARE BACK AND LOOKING BETTER THAN EVER!
This is the definitive collection of classic 1970s Conan the Barbarian. Created by the famous Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith, who introduced the sword and sorcery genre to comic books. Features high quality color restoration work, to make the strips feel as close to the original experience as possible!
Collecting Conan the Barbarian (1970) #1-26 and material from Savage Tales (1971) #1 and #4.
REGULAR COVER: BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH DIRECT MARKET COVER: BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH
THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL.1
Writer: Roy Thomas Artists: Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema Publisher: Titan Comics HC, 7.25″ x 10.875″, 968pp, $150.00, On Sale June 28, 2023
COLLECT THE ICONIC BLACK AND WHITE STORIES FROM THE MAGAZINE FORMAT SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN!
The dark and gritty tales within are perfect for Conan fans looking for that extra bit of bloody violence! Featuring writing and art by the classic Conan the Barbarian team of Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith, with additional art by legend John Buscema!
Collecting Conan’s adventures from Savage Tales (1971) #1-5 and The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #1-12.
REGULAR COEVR: BORIS VALLEJO DIRECT MARKET COVER: JOHN BUSCEMA
KAMEN RIDER: ZERO-ONE
Writer: Brandon Easton Artist: Hendry Prasetya Publisher: Titan Comics SC, FC, 112pp. $17.99, On Sale August 1, 2023
NEW COMIC SERIES OF THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE NEW TOKUSATSU TV SHOW KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE!
Features a brand-new villain, RAGNAROK, created exclusively for this collection!
Aruto Hiden is KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE! Along with his trusty humagear companion Izu, he’s saved the world numerous times as the insectile superhero! But when his company HIDEN INTELLIGENCE is attacked by the mysterious RAGNAROK, Aruto must not only face the volcanic cluster cell-powered villain but also his own past…
Collects Kamen Rider: Zero-One #1-4.
COVER: DERRICK CHEW
KAMEN RIDER: ZERO-ONE #1-4 COPIC VIRGIN PACK
Writer: Brandon Easton Artist: Hendry Prasetya Publisher: Titan Comics FC, 5* 32pp, $17.99, On Sale June 14, 2023
LIMITED TO 500 COPIES! COLLECTS #1-4 COVER A COPIC VIRGIN VARIANTS PLUS BONUS #1 COVER
ISSUE #1 COVER: INHYUK LEE ISSUE #2 COVER: SIMONE RAGGAZONI ISSUE #3 COVER: MIGUEL MERCADO ISSUE #4 COVER: ALEX RONALD ISSUE #1 BONUS COVER: HENDRY PRASETYA
MORIARTY: CLOCKWORK EMPIRE #2
Writer (s): Fred Duval & Jean-Pierre Pécau Artist: Stevan Subic Publisher: Titan Comics FC, 48pp, $4.99, On Sale: March 22, 2023
HOLMES AND WATSON FACE THE MONSTROUS MR. HYDE!
In a London opium den, a monster is killed by the police with seven bullets to the body. At the Diogenes club, an investigator and his partner thwart the Machiavellian plans of a card-playing automaton, and that evening the monster’s alter ego will come out of the hospital unscathed… and Holmes and Watson are on the case!
Writers: Osamu Tezuka (Original Story), Masami Yuuki (Script) Artist: Tetsuro Kasahara Publisher: Titan Manga (imprint of Titan Comics) SC, B&W, 5″x7″, 208pp, $12.99, On Sale June 14, 2023
PREQUEL TO ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MANGA OF ALL TIME: ASTRO BOY BY OSAMU TEZUKA!
ASTRO BOY HAS SPAWNED MULTIPLE ANIME ADAPTATIONS, VIDEO GAMES AND MORE!
A sci-fi manga about the turbulent lives of two robotics engineering students and their latest revolutionary project: the unassuming yet insanely strong A106, or “Six.”
COVER: TETSURO KASAHARA
BLADE RUNNER 2039 #4
Writer: Mike Johnson Artist: Andres Guinaldo Publisher: Titan Comics FC, 32pp, $3.99, On Sale March 8, 2023
ASH MEETS HER MOST DANGEROUS FOE YET: LUV, NIANDER WALLACE’S ‘FIRST ANGEL’ – YEARS BEFORE SHE MENACES DETECTIVE K IN BLADE RUNNER 2049.
Ash, Isobel and Hythe face off against Luv, Niander Wallace’s deadly Replicant Blade Runner, as the first arc of BLADE RUNNER 2039 draws to an end.
COVER A: ALAN QUAH COVER B: VERONICA FISH COVER C: SYD MEAD BLADE RUNNER FILM CONCEPT ARTIST
STAR WARS INSIDER #217
Publisher: Titan Magazines SC, FC, 100pp. $9.99, On Sale March 15, 2023
CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI!
FEATURING: RETURN OF THE JEDI: THE END OF THE BEGINNING: The legacy of the 1983 blockbuster. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JOHN KNOLL: The legendary special effects expert and executive creative director at ILM. ANDOR, SEASON ONE COMPANION: Go behind the scenes of the first season with insights from the stars and filmmakers of the series.
Writer: Pat Cadigan Publisher: Titan Books SC, 320pp, $15.95, On Sale May 10, 2023
Adapting the classic and genre-defining Ultraman series from the 1960s, this novelisation brings a fresh take to iconic and inventive adventures of Earth’s kaiju-battling saviour.
Shin Hayato is the first and last line of defense against alien invaders when he becomes able to transform into the gigantic superhero, Ultraman.
Delve into the back-story of the Ultraman series with multi-award winning sci-fi writer Pat Cadigan.
LIFE IS STRANGE: STEPH’S STORY
Writer: Rosiee Thor Publisher: Titan Books SC, 352pp, $15.95, On Sale March 22, 2023
BASED ON THE AWARD WINNING AND HUGELY POPULAR VIDEO GAME FRANCHISE FROM SQUARE ENIX WITH A WIDE AND ENTHUSIASTIC FAN BASE!
Setting the stage for her appearance in Life is Strange: True Colors, this official Steph Gingrich novel sheds light on the Drugstore Makeup years and the story of how Steph crash-landed in Haven Springs, Colorado.
ASSASSIN’S CREED: FRAGMENTS- THE BLADE OF AIZU
Writer: Olivier Gay Publisher: Titan Books SC, 320pp, $15.95, On Sale March 15, 2023
A gripping story of sibling loyalty in the last days of medieval Japan. The first novel in a trilogy from the iconic Assassin’s Creed universe.
The Templars have infiltrated the Emperor’s closest advisors and push the sovereign to launch an attack against the Tokugawa Shogun, who is supported by the Brotherhood of Assassins. Is the glorious era of the samurai almost over?
CHILLING ADVENTURES PRESENTS… POP’S CHOCK’LIT SHOPPE OF HORRORS (ONE-SHOT)
Pop Tate is the glue holding Riverdale together, whether everyone realizes or not. His Chock’lit Shoppe is the beating heart of the city, where everyone can stop in for a delicious bite and some safe haven—even the worst sorts. And not just the run-of-the-mill rapscallions who recently broke the jukebox. When a young Riverdale couple (Nick St. Clair and Sherry Thyme) attempt to dine and dash on the humble small business owner, they quickly discover the fryer grease isn’t the only heart-stopping thing about the Chock’lit Shoppe. From tales of mystery meat to the unnatural visitors that dine late at night, this anthology tells stories about the horrors that happen at Riverdale’s beloved malt shop—and how Pop Tate is at the center of it all, the most powerful figure in Riverdale providing haven to all sorts of terrors and underhanded villainy.
Script: Amy Chase, Jordan Morris, Ryan Cady Art: Federico Sabbatini, Chris Panda, Liana Kangas Colors: Matt Herms Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Adam Gorham Variant Cover: Francesco Francavilla On Sale Date: 3/22 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.
BETTY & VERONICA FRIENDS FOREVER: ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
Rock on with a BRAND-NEW story to kick off this collection of melodic tales! In “Rock Candi,” The Archies have some competition when a new girl band, ROCK CANDI, enters the scene! But it’s not all sugar and spice and everything nice—Betty and Veronica are feeling torn about having to leave The Archies behind, but there’s way more of a musical future for them in Rock Candi, along with their drummer, new girl Jola Kitt. Do they have what it takes to rock all of Riverdale? Plus, more rockin’ stories of musical mayhem!
Script: Holly G! Art: Holly G!, Bob Smith Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Holly G!, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 3/8 32-page, full color comic $2.99 U.S.
ARCHIE DECADES: THE 1960s (TPB)
Journey back to the Silver Age with the Mirth of a Nation himself, Archie Andrews! Continue the 80th anniversary celebration of Archie Comics with this special retrospective collection! Archie shined bright in the 1960s when his standalone title proved to be interesting, hilarious, and unforgettable—and the dates were always double-booked! Decades features some of the iconic stories that cemented his lasting imprint on the world.
Script: Various Art: Various Cover: Bob White, Rosario “Tito” Peña 978-1-64576-879-1 $10.99 US / $14.99 CAN 5 1/4 x 8” 224 pp, Full Color Direct Market On-Sale Date: 3/22
ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #338
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “The Beast of Bolling Bay,” Something shatters a rowboat on Bolling Bay, almost drowning two fishermen. Was it a giant turtle or some other unidentified sea monster? Assuming there must be a logical explanation, Mr. Lodge hires Captain Valor to investigate and suggests he take Little Archie as a local guide since he and his friends often fish the area. Will Captain Valor, Little Archie and his friend Little Ambrose be able to find out the truth about the “monster”?
Next, in “The Most Heroic Villain,” The Fox is at the mercy of Mr. Smile, when his son Ghost Fox comes to save the day! Except Mr. Smile has a secret weapon—Evil Heart! Watch the two teen masked crusaders go head-to-head to see whose powers reign supreme!
Script: Tom DeFalco, Ian Flynn Art: Bill Galvan, Steven Butler, Ben Galvan, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore Cover: Francis Bonnet, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 3/8 192-page, full color comic $9.99 U.S.
ARCHIE MILESTONES JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #19: JUGHEAD FUN AND GAMES
From time travel to life lessons and everything in-between, this digest highlights the best and brightest Jughead moments and stories—with plenty of snacks and shenanigans along the way!
Script: Various Art: Various Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 3/29 192-page, full color comic $8.99 U.S.
ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS WONDER (TPB)
With over 80 years of comics, it’s no WONDER that Archie can continue to provide 1,000 pages of hilarious tales of high school hijinks and dating drama. This newest collection will leave you with a sense of wonder, and a lot of laughs along the way!
Script: Various Art: Bill Galvan, Jim Amash, Rosario “Tito” Peña 978-1-64576-875-3 $15.99 US / $19.99 CAN 4 7/8 x 6 9/16” 1000 pp, Full Color Direct Market On-Sale Date: 3/1
BETTY AND VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #312
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “The Foxy New Kid,” Kevin asks Veronica to help him out with an important request. The new kid—Shinji—is really cool but also mysterious. He can’t get a read on him. But when the two of them decide to just confront him, he’s nowhere to be found. Instead, they get ambushed by Ghost Fox. Why are they after Shinji? Who hired them? What’s their scheme?
Then, in “Real Horse Power,” Betty and Veronica are on Lodge’s ranch. The newly hired manager, Nevada Jones, is a bit much—does Mr. Jones really need to wear the mask? But when the horses spook and stampede, he’s immediately chasing them down. Betty joins the chase and helps to lasso the wild stallions!
Script: Ian Flynn Art: Steven Butler, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Bob Smith Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli Cover: Bill Golliher, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 3/15 192-page, full color comic $9.99 U.S.
WORLD OF ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #128
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Roam on the Range,” Archie is excited—Mr. Lodge said that if he helped out with his cattle drive, he’ll pay for Archie’s next date with Veronica. Nevada Jones points out these drives take months. That’s news to Archie. Nevada agrees to let him out of his contract if he helps him get as far as the next town. Does Archie have what it takes to brave the rain and wind, burning day and freezing nights?
Then, in “Presenting Pow-Girl,” Pureheart is in battle with the Rampaging Rebound! Pow-Girl appears on the scene and attempts to aid Pureheart and prove her worth as a future Mighty Crusader. Unfortunately, due to her inexperience, chaos ensues!
Script: Ian Flynn, Tom DeFalco Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli Cover: Francis Bonnet, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 3/22 192-page, full color comic $9.99 U.S.
WORLD OF BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #23
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Yacht’s Wrong with You?“ Cheryl is jealous Veronica has a better yacht than her, so she hires a band of swashbuckling pirates to take it over and sink it. The pirates are a bit confused—they commandeer tankers on the open ocean, not personal boats on a lake. But money is money—so heave-ho! Fortunately, Veronica was expecting this sort of thing, so she hired Cpt. Commando to be her security! Does he have what it takes to thwart the pirates’ efforts?
Then, in “Danger at the Dig,” The Lodge Foundation is sponsoring an archaeological dig in the jungles near Coba, an ancient Maya city on the Yucatán Peninsula. Mr. Lodge has brought Little Betty & Veronica along to view history in the making. Unfortunately, Captain Valor, who is in charge of the site’s security, wishes Lodge had left the girls behind. The jungle is full of danger and predators. What mysteries and dangers will they face?
Script: Ian Flynn, Tom DeFalco Art: Steven Butler, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Lily Butler, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli Cover: Francis Bonnet, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 3/1 192-page, full color comic $9.99 U.S.
