Luke Cage: Gang War #4
(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Ramon Bachs (CA) Caanan White
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 21, 2024
SRP: $3.99
Unmasked and faced with giant Spider-Slayers, Luke Cage suits up as he never has before! New York City may survive this Gang War, but after breaking the anti-vigilante law, how can Luke still be mayor at the end? Will he even want to be?
Luke Cage: Gang War #3
(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Ramon Bachs (CA) Caanan White
Rated T+
In Shops: Jan 10, 2024
SRP: $3.99
THE FIGHT FOR NEW YORK IS ON!
SPIDER-SLAYERS are back and bigger than ever! Luke Cage, Danny Rand, Jessica Jones, Cloak and Dagger face a GIANT threat as they battle for the soul of New York!
Luke Cage: Gang War #1
(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Ramon Bachs (CA) Caanan White
Rated T+
In Shops: Dec 13, 2023
SRP: $3.99
TAKING IT TO THE STREETS!
This city needs a hero more than it needs a mayor! In the midst of a turbulent GANG WAR, Luke Cage goes undercover and takes his battle to the streets to track down a new generation of SPIDER-SLAYERS. But he won’t be alone: CLOAK & DAGGER, JESSICA JONES and DANNY RAND guest-star!
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Luke Cage: Gang War #1
(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Ramon Bachs (CA) Caanan White
Rated T+
In Shops: Nov 29, 2023
SRP: $4.99
GANG WAR: FIRST STRIKE!
In the wake of the Anti-Vigilante Act, Luke has been trying to save the city from behind a desk. But a meeting with old friend DANNY RAND reminds him of the good old days when problems could be punched in order to solve them. As New York descends into a GANG WAR, Luke must use every power he has to protect the innocent and save his city!
Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) 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
Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!
Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.
Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #2 (DC Comics) – The second issue is solid building off some real world history and creating an even more tragic story for Alan Scott.
Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War – First Strike #1/Luke Cage: Gang War #1/Spider-Woman #1 (Marvel) – Gang War kicks off!
Barbaric: Wrong Kind of Righteous (Vault Comics) – The tale of Sir Borys the Righteous Paladin and his trusty, talking Flail, as he enlists the help of Owen, Axe, and Soren on his noble path.
Basic Instinct #1 (Massive Publishing) – A sequel to the film?
Batman ’89: Echoes #1 (DC Comics) – Building off the classic film, the Caped Crusader has disappeared. Where is Batman?
BRZRKR: Fallen Empire #1 (BOOM! Studios) – The lone survivor of Olos, a long-dead empire that once thrived, tells a tale of B.’s distant past, and the death and cataclysm he brought forth.
Conan the Barbarian #5 (Titan Comics) – A new arc kicks off as Conan is haunted by memories of Belit.
Count Dante #6 (Scout Comics) – The series that blends fact and fiction wraps up. If you’re a fan of martial arts, check out this series!
Darkwing Duck #10 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Darkwing and The Justice Ducks must race to free Launchpad from an underwater Ducklantian prison.
Howard the Duck #1 (Marvel) – Celebrating 50 years with this all-new one-shot!
Jennifer Blood: Battle Diary #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Jennifer is back and hopefully with more over the top violence.
Local Man #7 (Image Comics) – A new mission as Local Man searches for a murderer.
The Penguin #4 (DC Comics) – The series has been amazing so far making the Penguin a character to have sympathy for but also fear.
Titans: Beast World #1 (DC Comics) – The event starts here!
X-Men: Blue Origins #1 (Marvel) – Mother and son reunite in a mold-shattering tale that exposes secrets held for decades and redefines both characters forever.
Luke Cage: Gang War #1
(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Ramon Bachs (CA) Caanan White
Rated T+
In Shops: Nov 29, 2023
SRP: $4.99
GANG WAR: FIRST STRIKE!
In the wake of the Anti-Vigilante Act, Luke has been trying to save the city from behind a desk. But a meeting with old friend DANNY RAND reminds him of the good old days when problems could be punched in order to solve them. As New York descends into a GANG WAR, Luke must use every power he has to protect the innocent and save his city!
During New York Comic Con 2023, Marvel put the spotlight on the upcoming “Gang War” storyline. Check out the covers and art for the anticipated event.
Amazing Spider-Man #41
GANG WAR CONTINUES! With all of New York’s super underworld fighting for dominance, you didn’t think Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin of Crime, would sit it out, did you?
Out January 3 from writer Zeb Wells and an art and cover by John Romita Jr.
Amazing Spider-Man #42
GANG WAR CONTINUES! The Beetle has stepped up in her father’s absence, and she’s become a very different Janice Lincoln. She’s smart, dangerous and ready to take the big chair. With Spider-Man and others distracted by Kingpin, she just might do it.
Out January 17 from writer Zeb Wells and an art and cover by John Romita Jr.
Amazing Spider-Man #43
The Final Fight of GANG WAR starts here! The biggest and most brutal battle in Spider-Man history starts now, so batten your hatches!!! If you thought you knew what Madame Masque or Hobgoblin or Beetle or Diamondback was capable of, THINK AGAIN!
Out February 14 from writer Zeb Wells and an art and cover by John Romita Jr.
Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War #2 (of 3)
GANG WAR is here! Shang-Chi’s greatest weapons are lost to him! And Chinatown will burn if the Master of Kung Fu doesn’t win the war! Can Shang-Chi defeat his rivals and protect Chinatown without sacrificing his principles? Or will SPIDER-MAN and his allies bring him down first?!
Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War #3 is by Greg Pak, Caio Majado, with a cover by David Aja and is on sale January 31.
Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War #3 (of 3)
The pieces are all assembled, and Shang-Chi is surrounded on all sides! Can the Master of Kung Fu fend off attacks from New York’s strongest crime families and Earth’s mightiest heroes at once? And, even if he can, will Chinatown survive?
Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War #3 is by Greg Pak, Caio Majado, with a cover by David Aja and is on sale February 14.
Luke Cage: Gang War #3 (of 4)
THE FIGHT FOR NEW YORK IS ON! SPIDER-SLAYERS are back and bigger than ever! Luke Cage, Danny Rand, Jessica Jones, Cloak and Dagger face a GIANT threat as they battle for the soul of New York!
On sale January 10 from writer Rodney Barnes, art by Ramon F. Bachs, and cover by Caanan White.
Luke Cage: Gang War #4 (of 4)
Unmasked and faced with giant Spider-Slayers, Luke Cage suits up as he never has before! New York City may survive this Gang War, but after breaking the anti-vigilante law, how can Luke still be mayor at the end? Will he even want to be?
On sale February 21 from writer Rodney Barnes, art by Ramon F. Bachs, and cover by Caanan White.
Daredevil: Gang War #2 (of 4)
AS GANG WAR RAGES ON, A NEW PLAYER EMERGES! New York City’s criminal element stands poised to tear itself and the entire island to pieces with only Elektra standing between them and the citizens of Hell’s Kitchen! Fighting against foes first seen in Saladin Ahmed and Aaron Kuder’s first explosive chapter of DAREDEVIL, Elektra has her hands full to begin with – but a dangerous new player with powerful and lethal abilities and skills to match Elektra’s own explodes into the fray!
From writer Erica Schultz, art and cover by Sergio Davila, it arrives on January 10.
Spider-Woman #3
GANG WAR RAGES ON! Spider-Woman tried to take down Diamondback’s operation from the top…and barely escaped with her life. Now she’s angrier than ever and ready to hit him – and Hydra – where it hurts. Jessica Drew goes street level as GANG WAR nears its brutal conclusion!
Spider-Woman #3 is out January 24 from Steve Foxe, art by Carola Borelli, and cover by Leinil Francis Yu.
Spider-Woman #4
GANG WAR RAGES ON! Jessica Drew finds the answers she’s been looking for, but her reunion with her son propels her into a new paradigm. But first, there’s a GANG WAR to finish! And Jess won’t be fighting alone. Not when her best friend is Captain Marvel!
Out February 21, Spider-Woman #4 is written by Steve Foxe, with art by Carola Borelli, and cover by Leinil Francis Yu.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #15
MS. MARVEL CHARGES INTO GANG WAR! MILES MORALES is losing his battle to save Brooklyn – can MS. MARVEL turn the tide?! HOBGOBLIN is out for revenge against SPIDER-MAN – but he’s not the only classic Spidey villain who wants a piece of Miles…
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #15 is by Cody Ziglar with art and cover by Federico Vicentini and comes to shop on January 10.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #16
MILES MAKES HIS FINAL STAND IN THE GANG WAR! Miles vs. Hobgoblin. Only one can win the Gang War raging across Brooklyn. • But Hobgoblin’s master stroke is about to fall, and if it does, he’ll be the most powerful super villain in all of New York City. A traitor is in their midst – and this single betrayal could define the rest of Spider-Man’s life!
Written by Cody Ziglar with art and a cover by Federico Vicentini, Miles Morales: Spider-Man #16 comes to shops on February 14.
Jackpot #1
Written by Celeste Bronfman with art by Joey Vazquez and a cover by Pablo Villalobos, Jackpot #1 is a tie-in arriving on January 17th.
ALWAYS BET ON RED! A GANG WAR TIE-IN! Mary Jane Watson, A.K.A. JACKPOT, gets her first solo super story since her debut in ASM #31! New York City is in chaos as the super-powered criminal gangs are at war, and it’s all hands on deck! It’s a baptism by fire, but, come on, this is Mary Jane. What CAN’T she handle?!
Spider-Man Unlimited #19
Spider-Boy leaps into the action in a new arc of SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED! Kicking off this January in SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED #19, the new saga will be written by written by Preeti Chhibber (Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma) and drawn by E.J. Su (Ultraman: The Mystery of Ultraseven). The Marvel Unlimited Infinity comic will bring Marvel’s breakout young hero into Gang War as Spidey’s long-lost sidekick embarks on his own solo mission!
The Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comic arrives in January written by Preeti Chhibber with art by E.J. Su.
It’s icons only for next month’s batch of Stormbreakers Variant Covers! Throughout November, see the current class of Marvel’s Stormbreakers turn out epic takes on Marvel’s A-list heroes, most of which will adorn the covers of the character’s respective solo series. Timeless and dynamic, these exemplary new portraits of Spider-Man, Captain America, Fantastic Four, Captain Marvel, Luke Cage, Blade, Moon Knight, and Ghost-Spider showcase the raw creativity and inventiveness of Marvel’s elite artists!
Each month, Marvel’s Stormbreakers bring their incredible talents to your favorite comic series and characters and flex their skills with exciting themed variant cover collections. The current group of artists includes Elena Casagrande, Nic Klein, Jan Bazaldua, Chris Allen, Martin Coccolo, Lucas Werneck, Federico Vicentini, and C.F. Villa. Each of these artists embody the raw talent and creative potential to shatter the limits of visual storytelling in comics today! As the next evolution of the groundbreaking Marvel’s Young Guns program, Marvel’s Stormbreakers continues the tradition of spotlighting and elevating these powerful artists to showcase their abilities, artwork and prominence in the world of comic books.
Check out November’s eight Stormbreakers Variant Covers now and preorder them at your local comic shop today!
The Marvel Universe is home to epic super hero adventures, but beneath its bright surface lies dark terrors… This December, visionary creator Peach Momoko will highlight the unsettling truths of your favorite characters in new Nightmare Variant Covers. Adorning the front of the month’s hottest titles, these creepy covers spotlight the body horror, mysterious mysticism, and the startling tragedy that exists throughout the Marvel mythos. Fans experienced the dark side of Momoko’s imagination in her recent story in Star Wars: Darth Vader – Black, White & Red #1. Now, see it unleashed again with these breathtaking new pieces!
Check out the first seven now and stay tuned for more of Peach Momoko’s Nightmare Variant Covers to be revealed in the weeks ahead!
