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Weekly Preview! AfterShock, Graphic Novels, and Manga! A packed week!

There are a lot of comics coming out this week to be covered. Check out some of what we’ll be reviewing and this is only the beginning!

This week’s reviews include:

  • Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger Vol. 7 (Yen Press)
  • History Comics: National Parks (First Second)
  • In the Land of Leadale Vol. 1 (Yen Press)
  • Land of the Living Gods #2 (AfterShock)
  • Let’s Go Karaoke! (Yen Press)
  • Lost Lad London Vol. 1 (Yen Press)
  • The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady Vol. 1 (Yen Press)
  • Monstabook Vol. 1 (Yen Press)
  • The Naughty List #2 (AfterShock)
  • Spectro (AfterShock)
  • The Well (First Second)
  • The Wolf Never Sleeps Vol. 1 (Yen Press)

Not shown:

  • The Killer: Affairs of the State #4 (BOOM! Studios/Archaia)
  • Magic: The Hidden Planeswalker #2 (BOOM! Studios)

AfterShock, Yen Press, and First Second provided Graphic Policy with FREE copies for review

ComiXology Has 5 New Releases including Challenge of the Super Sons #1!

ComiXology delivers five new digital releases from DC, Yen Press, Harlequin, and Magnetic Press. You can get shopping and get them here or check out the individual issues below.

Challenge of the Super Sons (2020-) #1

Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Pencils Max Raynor
Inks Max Raynor
Colored by Luis Guerrero
Cover by Jorge Jimenez
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The boys are back! Picking up where the sensational ADVENTURES OF THE SUPER SONS left off, the son of Batman and the son of Superman are back in the spotlight and ready to give evil a good spanking. But are Robin and Superboy in over their heads this time?! A mysterious woman from beyond time has appeared to the DCU’s favorite sons, and her arrival heralds certain DOOM (the’s a hint, everyone) of things to come!

Challenge of the Super Sons (2020-) #1

Final Fantasy Lost Stranger #32

Written by Hazuki Minase
Art by Itsuki Kameya
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While Alus, Shogo, and Rei struggle against Byblos in his book world, Sharu and Duston are stuck on the outside looking in. But when a familiar face reappears before them, a chance to save their friends presents itself…if they have the info to trade for it, that is! Read the next chapter of Final Fantasy Lost Stranger at the same time as Japan!

Final Fantasy Lost Stranger #32

Streamliner #8: All-in Day

Written by Fane
Art by Fane
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This is it — the race has come down to just a precious few survivors left standing: Cristal and Calamity, duking it out in the dangerous cavern run. But who’s that coming up from behind…? Is that Billy Joe…? THE HIGH-SPEED SERIES FINALE!

Streamliner #8: All-in Day

The Adoption Vol. 2

Written by Zidrou
Art by Arno Monin
Cover by Arno Monin
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Gabriel travels to Peru to visit young Qinaya who has been reunited with her true grandparents. The trip turns into a journey of self-discovery as he meets another father in search of his own daughter missing since the earthquake. Together, they reflect on the highs and lows of parenting, and the reality that you never grow out of the role, even when the kids are all grown up. The touching conclusion to this powerful, award-winning diptych.

The Adoption Vol. 2

To Claim His Heir By Christmas

Written by Victoria Parker
Art by Shiyori Matsuo
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Luciana hid her identity as the princess of Arunthia to travel to Zurich, where she fell in love with a beautiful man. Knowing that it was going to be her first and last romance, Luciana gave her virginity to the man of her dreams. However, she realized later that he was actually Thane Guerrero, the infamous prince of enemy country Galancia, and fled from his bed. Five years later, Luciana tries to fulfill her promise with her father to marry a chosen partner. It’s the only way to protect her beloved son, whom she became pregnant with during her passionate night of romance with the dark prince!

To Claim His Heir By Christmas

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ComiXology Has 8 New Digital Comics Including Final Fantasy, Death’s Head, New Universe, and more!

There are eight new digital comics on comiXology today. You can get new comics from Marvel, Yen Press, and Harlequin right now. Check them all out now or the individual issues below.

Death’s Head 3.0: Unnatural Selection

Written by Simon Furman
Art by Shannon Gallant, James Raiz
Cover by Lucio Parrillo
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Collects Amazing Fantasy (2004) #16-20.

It’s one hundred years in the future and the now-benevolent organization known as A.I.M. has been fighting a non-violent conflict with the fascist government it wishes to change. But there’s a splinter group that’s ready to return to its violent roots with Death’s Head 3.0. Problem is, the killer robot isn’t sure what side it wants to be on.

Death's Head 3.0: Unnatural Selection

Final Fantasy Lost Stranger #31

Written by Hazuki Minase
Art by Itsuki Kameya
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As the struggle against Byblos rages on, Alus enters the fray! With a new form and powerful abilities, he’s determined to break through the barriers that have been holding him back… Read the next chapter of Final Fantasy Lost Stranger at the same time as Japan!

Final Fantasy Lost Stranger #31

The Man You’ll Marry

Written by Debbie Macomber
Art by Kaoru Shinozaki
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Vacation in Hawaii! Jill looks out the window of her luxurious hotel and her eyes meet the man in the room facing hers. He’s the workaholic she sat next to during her flight! Then Jill receives a package containing a wedding dress from her friend. There’s a legend that states whoever receives this dress will marry the next man she meets. As long as it’s not the neighbor across from her!

The Man You'll Marry

Marvel Two-In-One Masterworks Vol. 1

Written by Chris Claremont, Mike Friedrich, Steve Gerber, Len Wein
Art by Bob Brown, Sal Buscema, Gil Kane, Jim Starlin, Herb Trimpe, George Tuska
Cover by Jim Starlin
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Collects Marvel Feature (1971) #11-12 and Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #1-10.

Yes, the ever lovin’, blue-eyed Thing’s own series collected is between hard covers at last! Begun as a MARVEL FEATURE tryout, Ben Grimm’s headlining effort kicked off with Hulk and Iron Man battles (not to mention Thanos and the Blood Brothers), and then shifted into high gear with monster vs. monster – yup, it’s Thing vs. Man-Thing! Rounding out the first ten issues are the revival of the Guardians of the Galaxy; revelations in the life of the Valkyrie; and adventures with Daredevil, Sub-Mariner, Ghost Rider, Thor and Black Widow – and before you know it, you’ll be clamoring for more! Ya ain’t a Yancy Streeter, are ya?

Marvel Two-In-One Masterworks Vol. 1

Skin-Deep

Written by Kay Thorpe
Art by Amie Hayasaka
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Tessa’s summer job is babysitting a young boy. The boy’s father, Mark, is a travel writer who always wants things done his way. Tessa rebels against his forceful ways but soon finds herself attracted to him. Things get heated when Mark’s ex-wife files for custody of their son. Suddenly, Mark needs Tessa to marry him for the sake of his child!

Skin-Deep

The Taming Of Tyler Kincaid Vol. 4: The Barons

Written by Sandra Marton
Art by Eve Takigawa
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Caitlin McCord is riding her horse when she almost crashes into a strange man trespassing on her family’s ranch. She tries to kick him out, but she’s thrown off by his gorgeous eyes and forceful yet friendly nature. The man, Tyler Kincaid, can’t explain to Caitlin his reason for needing to talk to the ranch’s owner. He accepts a job on the ranch, but everything he does is a mystery. Who exactly is Tyler Kincaid and what does he want?

The Taming Of Tyler Kincaid Vol. 4: The Barons

Untold Tales Of The New Universe

Written by Tony Bedard, C.B. Cebulski, Peter David, Tony Lee, Jeff Parker, Fred Van Lente
Art by M.D. Bright, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Leonard Kirk, Arnold Pander, Javier Pulido
Cover by John Romita Jr.
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Collects Untold Tales Of The New Universe: Nightmask, Star Brand, Psi-Force, Justice And Dp7; And Stories From Amazing Fantasy #18-19 And New Avengers #16.

Five startling stories of the New Universe from the days of the ’80s – featuring NIGHTMASK, STAR BRAND, PSI-FORCE, JUSTICE and DP7! Plus: bonus stories featuring Mark Hazzard, MERC; Kickers Inc.; and Spitfire.

Untold Tales Of The New Universe

X-Men Fairy Tales

Written by C.B. Cebulski
Art by Kyle J Baker, Kei Kobayashi, Bill Sienkiewicz, Sana Takeda
Cover by Sana Takeda
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Collects X-Men: Fairy Tales #1-4.

In the tradition of the X-Men classic, “Kitty’s Fairy Tale,” comes a series of new legends, reimagining the greatest X-Men stories through folktales, myths and fables from across the globe.

X-Men Fairy Tales

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ComiXology Delivers 5 New Digital Comics featuring Harley Quinn, the Flash, Final Fantasy, and Romance Manga

ComiXology has five new digital comics for sale today from Yen Press, DC Comics, and Harlequin. Get some digital comics featuring superhero action, romance, or (final) fantasy! Get a look at everything now or the single issues below.

Final Fantasy Lost Stranger #28

Written by Hazuki Minase
Art by Itsuki Kameya
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After Shogo and Rei are sucked into Byblos’s book world, they get the chance to relive memories of a time before they lost their loved ones. Sitting next to his sister, playing a game—it’s everything Shogo’s been longing for, yet something’s not quite right… Read the next chapter of Final Fantasy Lost Stranger at the same time as Japan!

Final Fantasy Lost Stranger #28

The Flash: Fastest Man Alive #10

Written by Van Jensen, Dave Wielgosz
Pencils Darko Lafuente, Brad Walker
Inks Darko Lafuente, Brad Walker
Colored by Luis Guerrero
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t’s an all-out brawl between Reverse Flash and Flash as Barry tries to save a cop from an errant bullet. Will the Flash be fast enough to stop a bullet? Barry is running himself ragged, and his best friend Hal Jordan comes to check on him, but Flash doesn’t want the help. When the Top goes on a rampage, can the two friends put their differences aside to work together?

The Flash: Fastest Man Alive #10

The Forgotten Gallo Bride

Written by Natalie Anderson
Art by Yuriko Matsukawa
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Tomas Gallo! Zara’s heart trembles as she is reunited with her ex-husband. After her parents passed away, Zara’s uncle used her as a servant until Tomas married her to free her from her uncle’s grasp. Zara still remembers their passionate kiss from that night. But it’s been two years since they’ve seen each other and it seems Tomas has completely forgotten her. Zara can’t help but return to Tomas’s side when she hears he’s recovering from an accident. But…how can this be? Has he lost his memory?

The Forgotten Gallo Bride

The Tycoon’s Scandalous Proposition

Written by Miranda Lee
Art by Yoshiko Hanatsu
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Kate is an aspiring actress who has lived in the shadow of her beautiful and bright younger sister her whole life. Even when she learns that her sister is marrying the man Kate’s been in love with for years, she doesn’t dare say anything. At her sister’s wedding, Kate is approached by Blake, a talented producer, who asks her if she wants to be in his movie. Kate is surprised by his sudden offer. Why would he ask her, someone so plain and dull compared to her beautiful sister? But Blake is serious, and even though people around her try to disuade her, she gradually opens her mind to the possibility…and makes her decision…

The Tycoon's Scandalous Proposition

Harley Quinn Black + White + Red #3

Written by Saladin Ahmed
Pencils Javier Rodriguez
Inks Javier Rodriguez
Colored by Javier Rodriguez
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“Get Yer Story Straight”
Three crooks just managed to do the unthinkable: they stole something invaluable from Harley Quinn herself! But as they compare notes on how the job went down, they start to notice some… discrepancies in what they saw…

Harley Quinn Black + White + Red #3

Around the Tubes

It’s new comic book day tomorrow! What’s everyone excited for? What do you plan on getting? Sound off in the comments below! While you ponder that, we’ll have some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

The Comichron – August 2018 comics sales estimates online: Fantastic Four #1 moves 369,000 copies – For those that enjoy the horse race.

Digital Arts Online – Women and LGBT+ comic artists find a home with diverse publisher Avery Hill – Nice to see this.

Syracuse.com – New Syracuse publisher AHOY Comics launches, hopes ‘to make comics fun again’ – The debut comic was fantastic!

 

Reviews

Talking Comics – Cemetery Beach #1

Comics Bulletin – Death Orb #1

ICv2 – Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger Vol. 1

Comics Bulletin – League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Tempest #2

Comics Bulletin – Stranger Things #1