Solicitations for May 2023
February 17, 2023
20th Century Men, Vol. 1 (TPB)
WRITER: Deniz Camp
ARTIST / COVER A: S. Morian
MAY 24 / 296 pages / FC/ M / $24.99
At the end of the 20th Century, superheroes, geniuses, madmen and activists rush towards WWIII! A Soviet "iron" hero; a super-powered American President; an insane cyborg soldier; an Afghan woman hellbent on building a better life for her people—these strange yet familiar beings collide in a story that mixes history, politics, and comic book mythology into something totally new. Welcome to 20th CENTURY MEN, where the edges of our reality and fiction touch, overlap…and then explode.Collects 20TH CENTURY MEN #1-6
Almighty #4
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Edward Laroche
MAY 03 / 32 pages / FC/ / $3.99
Beyond the walls of ZONE ONE, the ultimate nightmare begins. Del ventures out in search of life-saving medicines as Fale recovers from her wounds, but something strange and malevolent stalks her every step.
The Ambassadors #4
WRITER: Mark Millar
ARTIST / COVER A / COVER B: Olivier Coipel
COVER C: Ryan Sook
MAY 10 / 32 pages / FC/ / $3.99
Our most action-packed issue yet moves the story to Brazil, where a Catholic priest fighting drug lords is offered a spot on this international super-team—but he’s happy just doing God’s work in the Barrios.
The Ambassadors #5
WRITER: Mark Millar
ARTIST / COVER A / COVER B: Matteo Buffagni
COVER C: Lenil Yu
MAY 24 / 32 pages / FC/ / $3.99
The Ambassadors are special individuals, handpicked from every country for their incredible decency. So why is the Australian Ambassador an old-school, anti-progressive PR nightmare?
Arcade Kings #1
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A / COVER D: Dylan Burnett
COVER B: Corey Lewis
COVER C: Jordan Gibson
MAY 17 / 48 pages / FC/ / $7.99
MINISERIES PREMIERE ROUND ONE: FIGHT!Writer and artist DYLAN BURNETT (Ant-Man, Cosmic Ghost Rider) unveils a new prestige comics series sensation, perfect for fans of INVINCIBLE and MURDER FALCON. Joe, a mysterious new face in Infinity City, has suddenly become the hottest new player at the Round House Arcade. Anyone can challenge him, but no one can win. But Joe’s secret past is about to catch up to him when his most formidable challenge yet rolls into town, forcing Joe to combo his powers with a joystick, his fists…and his fighting family legacy!
Ava's Demon Book 01 Reborn
WRITER / COVER A: Michelle Fus
MAY 24 / 286 pages / FC/ / $17.99
For fans of Lore Olympus and Teen Titans: Raven comes the game-changing multimedia webcomic and Kickstarter sensation from acclaimed creator MICHELLE FUS.When a shy young girl named Ava discovers that the demon who haunts her is actually the spirit of an ancient alien queen named Wrathia, the two form a dangerous pact. But in exchange for a better life, Ava must help Wrathia seek revenge against TITAN…the most powerful being in the universe.
Black Cloak #5
WRITER: Kelly Thompson
ARTIST / COVER A: Meredith McClaren
COVER B: Veronica Fish
MAY 10 / 24 pages / FC/ / $3.99
An unexpected "reunion" cuts right to Essex’s heart. Pax weighs dark options. Draconas consider their place in a political nightmare. The Humans scramble, anticipating an opportunity. Those with power scheme to hang on to it at any cost. Mermaids still have no rights. And more people will be dead by morning.
Blood Stained Teeth, Vol. 2 (TPB)
WRITER / COVER A: Christian Ward
ARTIST: Patric Reynolds, Heather Moore, Mack Chater
MAY 03 / 144 pages / FC/ M / $16.99
For decades, Atticus Sloane has been turning humans into Vampires known as Sips. Now, the First Born Council, a secret cabal of billionaire Vampires, has issued Atticus a threat—kill all his Sips, or the Council will kill him. But what does their plan have to do with Beverly Phelps, a Doctor-turned-Vampire who, even as Atticus hunts his Sips, is hunting members of the First Born Council?The hit vamp noir book from CHRISTIAN WARD (ODY-C, Invisible Kingdom, Machine Gun Wizards) and PATRIC REYNOLDS (NITA HAWES’ NIGHTMARE BLOG, The Mask) continues in a world where blood isn’t the only thing Vampires crave.Collects BLOOD STAINED TEETH #6-10
Blood Tree #4
WRITER: Peter J. Tomasi
ARTIST: Maxim Simic
COVER A: Christian Alamy, Brad Anderson
MAY 03 / 32 pages / FC/ / $3.99
Detectives Azzaro and Diaz follow the blood trail of the murder victims right into the Angel Killer’s sanctuary—and they’re both shocked to their cores when his horrific mission takes a personal turn that threatens to destroy them both.
BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS HC BLACK FEATHERS (MR)
WRITER: Jeff Lemire
ARTIST: Andrea Sorrentino, Dave Stewart
COVER A: Andrea Sorrentino
MAY 10 / 136 pages / FC/ M / $19.99
From the acclaimed creative team behind GIDEON FALLS, PRIMORDIAL, and THE PASSAGEWAY comes TEN THOUSAND BLACK FEATHERS, the newest entry into the ambitious shared horror universe of THE BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS by LEMIRE & SORRENTINO!Trish and Jackie are best friends and avid gamers. But when the line between reality and their fantasy world is blurred by an evil darkness, can they be the heroes of their own story?BURST: THE BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS is an ever-expanding universe that features self-contained graphic novels and limited series about the horrors waiting to be discovered within the Bone Orchard. Collects THE BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS: TEN THOUSAND BLACK FEATHERS #1-5Select praise for TEN THOUSAND BLACK FEATHERS:"An unnerving and intriguing addition to THE BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS." -Comic Book Resources"There's no skepticism left to be held about what LEMIRE & SORRENTINO are capable of, and TEN THOUSAND BLACK FEATHERS delivers everything fans of horror and suspense comics might hope to find." -ComicBook.com"Works brilliantly as either a standalone story or the continuation of a larger narrative." -AIPT"Near perfect. It balances horror and fantasy to create a wholly new and frightening world in an instant classic." -Comicon.com
Bone Orchard Mythos Vol. 2 HC
WRITER: Jeff Lemire
ARTIST: Andrea Sorrentino, Dave Stewart
COVER A: Andrea Sorrentino
MAY 10 / 160 pages / FC/ M / $19.99
From the acclaimed creative team behind GIDEON FALLS, PRIMORDIAL, and THE PASSAGEWAY comes TEN THOUSAND BLACK FEATHERS, the newest entry into the ambitious shared horror universe of THE BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS by LEMIRE & SORRENTINO!Trish and Jackie are best friends and avid gamers. But when the line between reality and their fantasy world is blurred by an evil darkness, can they be the heroes of their own story?BURST: THE BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS is an ever-expanding universe that features self-contained graphic novels and limited series about the horrors waiting to be discovered within the Bone Orchard. Collects THE BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS: TEN THOUSAND BLACK FEATHERS #1-5
Copra #43
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Michel Fiffe
MAY 31 / pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"I Must Not Think Good Thoughts"Los Asesinos are looking for a rematch, and COPRA tries to oblige with as few casualties as possible. On the other side of the world, the raid on Castle Compota is taking off... but is this a rescue mission or a personal vendetta? Let's not forget Rax, who finds his target but might not live to regret it.
Copra Versus #2
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Michel Fiffe
MAY 03 / pages / FC/ M / $3.99
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Dark Ride #6
WRITER: Joshua Williamson
ARTIST / COVER A: Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas
COVER B: Vincenzo Riccardi
COVER C: Paulina Ganucheau
COVER D: Adrian Ropp, Tony Fleecs
MAY 17 / 24 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"It’s twisted, it’s fun, I love this book." —Comic Book Live Halloween makes her move to become the killer queen of Devil Land and gives the park-loving fiends exactly what they crave
Dead Romans #3
WRITER: Fred Kennedy
ARTIST / COVER A / COVER B / COVER E: Nick Marinkovich
COVER C: Valentine De Landro
COVER D: Kyle Charles
MAY 24 / 32 pages / FC/ / $3.99
As the Romans attempt to break free from the rain-soaked Teutoburg Forest, Arminius sets his armies upon them once again.In the wake of this attack, will Honoria be able to ignore the painful truth: that the man she most trusted has betrayed the empire they’re both sworn to serve?
Deep Cuts #2
WRITER: Joe Clark, Kyle Higgins
ARTIST: Helena Masellis
COVER A: Chris Brunner
MAY 31 / 56 pages / FC/ T+ / $5.99
Chicago, 1928. Gail Gelstein has 48 hours to write the biggest jazz hit of all time. There’s just one problem: she doesn’t know anything about jazz. Rising star artist HELENA MASELLIS joins the DEEP CUTS team for a whirlwind journey behind the curtains of Broadway!
The Department Of Truth: The Comp Conspiracy Deluxe HC Vol 01
WRITER: James Tynion IV
COVER A: Martin Simmonds
MAY 03 / 520 pages / FC/ M / $49.99
Cole Turner has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn’t prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true: the JFK Assassination, Flat Earth Theory, Bigfoot, Mothman, and so much worse. One organization has been covering them up for generations, controlling the narrative for what they claim is the greater good. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth—and will learning it destroy Cole’s life from the inside out? The first three arcs of the critically acclaimed series by Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake) and superstar artist MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) are collected here for the first time in deluxe hardcover format. Experience…THE COMPLETE CONSPIRACY. Collects THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #1-17
Flawed, Vol. 1 (TPB)
WRITER: Chuck Brown
ARTIST / COVER A: Prenzy
MAY 17 / 144 pages / FC/ M / $14.99
"Brings forward a brutal tale of murder and revenge that leans into psychological warfare in a refreshing way." —ComicBook.com Eisner Award-winning BITTER ROOT cowriter CHUCK BROWN and superstar artist PRENZY (ON THE STUMP) reunite for an ultra-violent, high-octane thrill ride that’s Frasier meets The Punisher! Gem Ezz is a psychiatrist in the Kafkaesque city of Setham, where corruption and brutality rule the streets. By day, she uses words to solve her patients’ problems. By night, she takes a more direct—and sometimes deadly—approach. But when her practice puts her in the sights of an immortal serial killer, Gem finds herself embroiled in a power struggle that threatens everything she’s ever known.Collects FLAWED #1-6
The Forged #3
WRITER: Eric Trautmann, Greg Rucka
ARTIST / COVER A: Mike Henderson
MAY 24 / 64 pages / FC/ / $5.99
For 10,000 years, the Eternal Empire spread across the galaxy, and in all that time there has never been actual first contact with another alien race. This issue, the Forged meet their neighbors. Spoiler: their neighbors are f\*ing PISSED.
Giant Kokju #2
WRITER: Gerry Duggan
ARTIST / COVER A: Scott Koblish
MAY 17 / 24 pages / FC/ / $3.99
The writer and artist behind the bestest Deadpool comics in existence reunite to tell the hella screwed-up story of a giant monster…with very physical needs. San Francisco is under threat from King Dong, if you will. Our entire world is threatened by this monster and its gross needs. Frank Gray foretold this monster’s coming, and now it’s up to him to bring matters to a climax…with the help of a mothballed mecha from the Disco Era. It’s a giant monster attack like you’ve never seen before, or ever will again.
The Good Asian Deluxe Edition Vol. 1: 1936
WRITER: Pornsak Pichetshote
ARTIST: Alexandre Tefenkgi, Lee Loughridge
COVER A: Dave Johnson
MAY 31 / 168 pages / FC/ M / $39.99
Collects the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning hit in one complete volume for the first time, alongside special never-before-seen bonus content!Follow Edison Hark, a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective, as he pursues a brutal killer on the streets of 1936 San Francisco. THE GOOD ASIAN is a noir mystery exploring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban-the Chinese-as they're besieged by rampant murders, abusive police, and a world that seemingly never changes.Collects THE GOOD ASIAN #1-10
Gunslinger Spawn #20
WRITER: Todd McFarlane
ARTIST: Brett Booth
COVER A: Viktor Bogdanovic
COVER B: Mirko Colak
MAY 17 / 24 pages / FC/ T+ / $2.99
Gunslinger, growing tired of his life in the future, decides to send Spawn a message: Send him back…or else!
Gunslinger Spawn, Vol. 2 (TPB)
WRITER: Todd McFarlane
ARTIST: Adelso Corona, Corey King, Ivan Nunes, Brett Booth
COVER A: Brett Booth
MAY 17 / 144 pages / FC/ T+ / $16.99
Dealing with the aftermath of the savage battle against the new Clown and Dakota, Gunslinger finds himself on the run yet again. Now he must come to terms with his new life in the present day—even as revelations from his past threaten to destroy his future. Collects GUNSLINGER SPAWN #7-12
Hack/Slash, Deluxe Vol. 3 HC
WRITER: Tim Seeley
ARTIST: Emily Stone, Dan Leister
COVER A: Matt Merhoff
MAY 03 / 480 pages / FC/ M / $49.99
In almost every slasher movie, there’s one girl who makes it all the way to the end. She’s the survivor…the final girl. Meet Cassie Hack, the lone survivor of an attack by the vicious slasher known as the Lunch Lady. Now Cassie and her monstrous partner Vlad travel the country, hunting down and killing other slashers before they can leave a trail of blood and terror.This HACK/SLASH DELUXE EDITION collects issues 18-34 of the HACK/SLASH ongoing series, as well as the award-winning "ENTRY WOUND" one-shot, and features the debut of fan-favorite characters Cat Curio and Samhain. Also includes a brand new bonus story by TIM SEELEY! Collects HACK/SLASH #18-34 and the "ENTRY WOUND" one-shot
Haunthology, Vol. 1 (TPB)
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Jeremy Haun
MAY 03 / 152 pages / BW/ / $16.99
From creatures of the night to even more terrifying creatures of the day, HAUNTHOLOGY is an anxiety-inducing collection of 28 short stories and vignettes from the mind of JEREMY HAUN, the writer and artist behind THE BEAUTY, THE REALM, The Red Mother, The Approach and other nightmarish mindscapes. Whether exploring a claustrophobic old house full of nefarious entities or the heavy thoughts one has during the pending end of the world, this very personal project was written and drawn entirely during the COVID lockdowns. Features an introduction by Shirley Jackson Award winning horror author NATHAN BALLINGRUD!Select praise for HAUNTHOLOGY:"HAUNTHOLOGY somehow manages to be deeply personal and deeply creepy and cool. JEREMY HAUN always delivers and this is no exception. I’m all in!" —JEFF LEMIRE (GIDEON FALLS, Sweet Tooth)"JEREMY HAUN is an expert craftsman at building short horror stories that dig under your skin and wriggle around there. Fans of great horror comics do not want to miss out on this deeply unsettling collection." —JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH)"The HAUNTHOLOGY is a beautifully presented collection of splintered horrors rendered in intricately considered lines of ink. Peel away the scalp, scratch at the skull, peek inside the mind of JEREMY HAUN. I dare you." —DECLAN SHALVEY (BOG BODIES)"The beautiful, surreal, terrifying tales in HAUNTHOLOGY will do more than scare you. They’ll stick with you. After reading this book, you’ll be pondering the stories, waking from vivid nightmares, and looking over your shoulder for days to come." —CULLEN BUNN (Harrow County, The Sixth Gun)
Hexware #6
WRITER / COVER B: Tim Seeley
ARTIST / COVER A: ZULEMA SCOTTO LAVINA
COVER C: Francesca Ciregia
MAY 17 / 32 pages / FC/ / $3.99
MINISERIES FINALEHexware and the Helljumpers face the true architect of Jesi’s murder as the walled Urban Zone is assaulted by zealots on one side and unstoppable androids on the other. Can Jesi retain her humanity when everything she believes in is a lie?The thrilling final issue of the series by TIM SEELEY and rising-star artist ZULEMA SCOTTO LAVINA is here!
Hey Kids! Comics!: SCHLOCK OF THE NEW #2
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Howard Chaykin
MAY 03 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
With the soon-to-be self-styled greatest generation grudgingly called to war, it’s high time for those back on the home front to step up and fill in for the fighting men overseas. But when the work needs writers and artists, and the only bodies available are unambitious halfwit hacks and talentless, overeager fans…will this be what kills the comic book cash cow?
Hitomi, Vol. 1 (TPB)
WRITER: HS Tak
ARTIST / COVER A: Isabella Mazzanti
MAY 24 / 140 pages / FC/ / $15.99
"A must-read revenge tale." —CBR"Engrossing and entertaining. It’s just incredibly well done." —Comics BeatIn Feudal-era Japan, a drifter with no prospects begins training in secret under Yasuke, a once-famous and now-disgraced warrior, as she struggles to find her place in a society entrenched in discrimination and violence.Combining the historical sweep and elegance of Kurosawa with the visceral action of Tarantino, this saga follows the trials and tribulations of a young female warrior who travels the country-side unendingly working to gain the rank of Samurai, a title no man, monster, or myth can give to her, but one that she will have to take.Collects HITOMI #1-5
I Hate This Place #8
WRITER: Kyle Starks
ARTIST / COVER A / COVER B: Artyom Topilin, Lee Loughridge
MAY 03 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"Check this series out. You won’t regret it." —SKTCHD After jumping through a mysterious portal, Gabby finally gets some answers about what the hell is going on! Meanwhile, Trudy is reunited with a literal ghost from their past—and after this issue, nothing will be the same!
Ice Cream Man #35
WRITER: W. Maxwell Prince
COVER A: Chris O’Halloran, Martín Morazzo
COVER B: Andrew Blucha
MAY 17 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"THE BOOK OF NECESSARY MONSTERS"Herewith a bestiary of creatures unavoidable, ineluctable, and everlasting.
Immortal Sergeant #5
WRITER: Joe Kelly
ARTIST / COVER A: Ken Niimura
MAY 17 / 40 pages / BW/ / $3.99
Sarge reveals the true intention behind his "investigation" as he and Michael cross literal and emotional borders. Val learns some hard truths about herself and her mother-in-law as Rhoda drops bombs in the backyard. Michael sort of, kind of grows a pair…sort of.
Impact Winter “Blood Logo” Tee (White) - 2XL
MAY 10 / pages / / M / $35
"They came after the impact and the firestorms. When the sun went dark. Like they’d been there all along. Just waiting." From the post-apocalyptic vampire thriller IMPACT WINTER, available now on Audible.
Impact Winter “Blood Logo” Tee (White) - 3XL
MAY 10 / pages / / M / $37
"They came after the impact and the firestorms. When the sun went dark. Like they’d been there all along. Just waiting." From the post-apocalyptic vampire thriller IMPACT WINTER, available now on Audible.Impact Winter “Blood Logo” Tee (White) - S-XL
MAY 10 / pages / / M / $33
"They came after the impact and the firestorms. When the sun went dark. Like they’d been there all along. Just waiting." From the post-apocalyptic vampire thriller IMPACT WINTER, available now on Audible.Indigo Children #3
WRITER: Rockwell White, Curt Pires
ARTIST / COVER A: Alex Diotto, Dee Cunniffe
MAY 24 / 32 pages / FC/ / $3.99
Mexico. Donovan, Alexei, and Fred crash the presidential inauguration in an attempt to free another one of the Indigo Children. It goes about as well as you think it will. PLUS: WHO IS INDIGO FIVE?
Invincible Universe Compendium Vol. 2 (HC)
WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST: Cory Walker, Ryan Ottley
COVER A: Dave McCaig, Ryan Ottley
MAY 24 / 1184 pages / FC/ M / $99.99
The year-long celebration of INVINCIBLE’s 20th anniversary continues with a direct market-exclusive collection of the next 48 issues of the greatest superhero comic in the universe.Ever since Mark Grayson got superpowers, his life has never been the same. And now that his father, Omni-Man, the world’s greatest superhero, has revealed himself to be an alien conqueror bent on taking over Earth, things are about to get even worse. Collects INVINCIBLE #48-96, INVINCIBLE RETURNS #1, and ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #11
Invincible “Upstate University Logo” - T-Shirt - 2XL
MAY 17 / pages / / M / $35
It’s back-to-school month—thinking about attending college? Look no further than Upstate University! With a beautiful campus, engaged student body, and state-of-the-art science department, find your future at Upstate University. You can now show your Upstate pride with this t-shirt.
Invincible “Upstate University Logo” - T-Shirt - 3XL
MAY 17 / pages / / M / $37
It’s back-to-school month—thinking about attending college? Look no further than Upstate University! With a beautiful campus, engaged student body, and state-of-the-art science department, find your future at Upstate University. You can now show your Upstate pride with this t-shirt.Invincible “Upstate University Logo” - T-Shirt - S-XL
MAY 17 / pages / / M / $33
It’s back-to-school month—thinking about attending college? Look no further than Upstate University! With a beautiful campus, engaged student body, and state-of-the-art science department, find your future at Upstate University. You can now show your Upstate pride with this t-shirt.Invincible “Upstate University Logo” – Hoodie - 2XL
MAY 17 / pages / / M / $55
It’s back-to-school month—thinking about attending college? Look no further than Upstate University! With a beautiful campus, engaged student body, and state-of-the-art science department, find your future at Upstate University. You can now show your Upstate pride with this hoodie.
Invincible “Upstate University Logo” – Hoodie - 3XL
MAY 17 / pages / / M / $57
It’s back-to-school month—thinking about attending college? Look no further than Upstate University! With a beautiful campus, engaged student body, and state-of-the-art science department, find your future at Upstate University. You can now show your Upstate pride with this hoodie.Invincible “Upstate University Logo” – Hoodie - S-XL
MAY 17 / pages / / M / $50
It’s back-to-school month—thinking about attending college? Look no further than Upstate University! With a beautiful campus, engaged student body, and state-of-the-art science department, find your future at Upstate University. You can now show your Upstate pride with this hoodie.Junk Rabbit #2
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A / COVER B: Jimmie Robinson
MAY 03 / 32 pages / FC/ / $3.99
The ruler of Dome City continues to hunt the elusive Junk Rabbit as the bodies pile up. Meanwhile, an old book unearthed in the homeless city reveals the mysterious origin of the Junk Rabbit, but the truth of the past is not welcome news.
Junkyard Joe #6
WRITER: Geoff Johns
COVER A / COVER D: Gary Frank, Brad Anderson
COVER B: Tony S. Daniel, Brad Anderson
COVER C: German Peralta
MAY 10 / 40 pages / FC/ / $4.99
MINISERIES FINALE The tales of Mad Ghost’s Unnamed go full-throttle in this final chapter! The man known only as the Custodian won’t relent until he claims Joe’s technology for his clandestine group. And if Muddy Davis and the neighbor kids get in his way, they’re merely collateral damage in the building Unknown War…
Kaya #8
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Wes Craig
COVER B: Tula Lotay
MAY 24 / 32 pages / FC/ T / $3.99
Captive in the Poison Lands, Jin comes face to face with the robot who ordered the destruction of his home and makes a desperate bid to escape. Trailing far behind, Kaya and her allies attempt a perilous descent to catch up to Jin’s captors. The wildest adventure in comics continues in the bizarre Poison Lands!Features a variant cover by art supernova TULA LOTAY!
King Spawn #22
WRITER: Sean Lewis
ARTIST: Javi Fernandez
COVER A: Viktor Bogdanovic
COVER B: Kevin Keane
MAY 24 / 24 pages / FC/ T+ / $2.99
NYC has always been a destination for tourists from all over the world, but now Spawn and Terry are noticing a rise in visitors from someplace a bit more sinister…
The Last Barbarians #4
WRITER / COVER A / COVER B / COVER D / COVER E: Brian Haberlin
ARTIST: Brian Haberlin, Geirrod van Dyke
COVER C: Geirrod van Dyke, Brian Haberlin
MAY 17 / 32 pages / FC/ / $3.99
"REBELS WITH A CAUSE"Who is Falk, really? It is clear to Sylv that his lies are much more sinister than she originally believed. If she and Shadow continue to help him, it might spell doom for the entire realm. An alliance with the sinister Wax and Wayne might be her only way out…
The Least We Can Do, Vol. 1 (TPB)
WRITER: Iolanda Zanfardino
ARTIST: Elisa Romboli
COVER A: Stjepan Sejic
MAY 03 / 128 pages / FC/ / $16.99
"A must-read comic for YA fans and adults alike." —AIPTMysterious magical power arises from a world nearly destroyed by war. A young woman fights for her ideas of revolution and to build a new society from the debris. Realizing that she can’t do it alone, she must prove her worth to the Eclipse Rebels to join them against the dreadful Eden Army.A story of discovering what is right and what love means in a military-occupied and socially oppressed United Kingdom. Collects THE LEAST WE CAN DO #1-6
Little Monsters #13
WRITER: Jeff Lemire
ARTIST / COVER A: Dustin Nguyen
COVER B: Jason Shawn Alexander
MAY 17 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
SERIES FINALEThe heartbreaking conclusion of the epic hit series by the Eisner Award-winning creative team of JEFF LEMIRE & DUSTIN NGUYEN. Does Romie have the ultimate answer to the young vampires’ survival? Is there any spark of optimism to be found amongst the ruins?
Local Man #4
WRITER: Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs
ARTIST: Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs, Brad Simpson, Felipe Sobreiro
COVER A: Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs, Brian Reber
COVER B: Bill Maus, Brian Reber
MAY 31 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
A clue to the murder of his archenemy leads LOCAL MAN to an abandoned quarry—and into a brutal conflict with his former teammate, CAMO CRUSADER. What event drove the man formerly known as CROSSJACK from the THIRD GEN team? And why does CAMO hate him so %^$&ing much? Meanwhile, in the past, the star-lost trio of CROSSJACK, CAMO, and NEON find themselves on a savage planet, facing killer aliens and devastating questions.
Love Everlasting #7
WRITER: Tom King
ARTIST / COVER A: Elsa Charretier
COVER B: Gabriel Hernandez walta
MAY 03 / 24 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
"TOO HIP FOR LOVE," Part Two The acclaimed horror/romance series continues. After the game-changing twist in the last issue, Joan wakes up in a world she does not and cannot understand. Every rule has been broken, and she must fight her way out of this new trap of love or face her greatest fear—her wedding night!
Monarch #4
WRITER: Rodney Barnes
ARTIST / COVER A: Alex Lins
COVER B: Chris Visions
MAY 10 / 32 pages / FC/ / $3.99
"STRANGER FROM ABOVE," Part FourAliens are wreaking havoc on the city of Compton and the rest of the world, and only one young man stands in their way! As Travon finds a way to escape his extraterrestrial captors, Daysha, the love of his life, comes face to face with an even more dangerous threat from the unlikeliest of places. Will Travon make it back in time to save her, or will these star-crossed lovers be ripped apart forever?!From RODNEY BARNES, the star comics writer behind the Eisner-nominated series KILLADELPHIA and the writer/executive producer of HBO’s Winning Time, and up-and-coming Marvel artist ALEX LINS comes a tale of love, triumph, disaster, and defeat!
Nemesis: Reloaded #5
WRITER: Mark Millar
ARTIST / COVER A / COVER B: Jorge Jimenez
COVER C: Javier Fernandez
MAY 10 / 40 pages / FC/ M / $5.99
MINISERIES FINALEIt’s the grand finale. The big confrontation between Nemesis and the man he’s really wanted all along. We had to go big with this issue so we could show off JORGE’s art as much as we wanted to. This is a masterpiece. Order big!
NIGHT CLUB #5 (OF 6)
WRITER: Mark Millar
ARTIST: JUANAN RAMÍREZ
COVER A / COVER B: Ben Templesmith
MAY 24 / 32 pages / FC/ / $1.99
It’s all coming to a head as the vampire biker gang tells Danny and his friends that their superhero days are over and they have to become bloodthirsty murderers just like them. If they refuse? The bad guys are going to slaughter their families right in front of them. Note: Half the price of all the other books you’re buying!
No/One #3
WRITER: Brian Buccellato, Kyle Higgins
ARTIST / COVER A: Geraldo Borges
COVER B: Danny Earls
COVER C: Mark Englert
MAY 17 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
As Julia finds herself unexpectedly caught up in another case, Ben’s quest for the truth leads him down a dangerous path—and to the one lead he never thought he’d follow.PLUS! The story continues in "Who is No/One," a monthly companion podcast starring RACHAEL LEIGH COOK (She’s All That) and PATTON OSWALT (Netflix’s The Sandman, Minor Threats, Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.)!NO/ONE is a Massive-Verse series.
NOCTERRA #14
WRITER: Scott Snyder
ARTIST / COVER A / COVER C: Marcelo Maiolo, Tony Daniel
COVER B: Awanqi
MAY 10 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"NO BRAKES," Part ThreeWelcome to EDEN, a heavenly, lush, alien jungle world within our own. As you explore this uncanny terrain, you’ll notice it’s brimming with the one resource the world lacks—light. But how did this place come to be, and what sacrifices must be made to keep it this way?
Old Dog #4
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Declan Shalvey
COVER B: Stephen Mooney
COVER C: Juni Ba
MAY 10 / 24 pages / FC/ / $3.99
The exciting action series by DECLAN SHALVEY continues with a brand-new mission!Secrets come to light for Rottweiler and Retriever. As Keelin looks back on her path toward Black Circle, Jack’s mission is derailed when he comes face to face with an old protégé who is on a dark path of their own.
Ordinary Gods #12
WRITER: Joseph Clark, Kyle Higgins
ARTIST / COVER A: Daniel Hdr, Frank William
MAY 24 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
SERIES FINALEThe God Machine awakens. Lines are drawn. The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance. And Christopher makes one final, impossible, choice.
Phantom Road #3
WRITER: Jeff Lemire
ARTIST / COVER A: Gabriel Hernandez walta
COVER B: Jeffrey Alan Love
MAY 10 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
FBI agent Theresa Weaver arrives at the scene of Birdie’s car crash to assist the local officers. Although the Feds know more about the Phantom Road than they are willing to let on, Agent Weaver will need to crack the case quickly before more mutilated bodies appear.
RADIANT BLACK #24
WRITER: Kyle Higgins
ARTIST / COVER B: Marcelo Costa
COVER A / COVER D: Eleonora Carlini
COVER C: Jim Mahfood
MAY 03 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
RETURN TO EXISTENCE! With their shared powers out of control, Nathan and Marshall go back to the source. But what new challenges await them within Existence? And what secrets will come out in a place with only truth?RADIANT BLACK is a Massive-Verse series.
RADIANT PINK #5 (OF 5)
WRITER: Melissa Flores, Meghan Camarena
ARTIST / COVER A: Emma Kubert
COVER B: Goni Montes
MAY 24 / 32 pages / FC/ / $3.99
MINISERIES FINALEHome is finally within Eva and Kelly’s grasp, but this last leap will take everything they’ve got. Will their relationship survive the journey home? And, more importantly—will they? RADIANT PINK is a Massive-Verse series.
ROGUE SUN, VOL 2: A MASSIVE-VERSE BOOK MV TP
WRITER: Ryan Parrott
ARTIST: Marco Renna, A. Abel
COVER A: A. Abel
MAY 17 / 160 pages / FC/ T+ / $16.99
With his father’s murderer unmasked, Dylan Siegel finds himself in unfamiliar territory as he struggles to navigate the new life before him. Facing a terrifying new enemy hellbent on his destruction, Dylan will seek help from a new ally—one with surprising ties to the century-spanning history of Rogue Sun!ROGUE SUN is a Massive-Verse series.
SAGA #64
WRITER: Brian K. Vaughan
ARTIST / COVER A: Fiona Staples
MAY 10 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
Who’ll stop the rain?
Savage Strength of Starstorm #1
WRITER / COVER A: Drew Craig
ARTIST: Drew Craig, Jason Finestone
COVER B: Wes Craig
MAY 31 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
SERIES PREMIERE Orphaned amnesiac high school student Grant Garrison is just attempting to navigate his present and recall his past when a meteor decimates his school. In the rubble, Grant discovers a strange artifact from another galaxy, the weapon known as the Starstorm, and the power that resides within it will determine not only his and his friends’ future—but the fate of the entire universe.Featuring a variant cover by DEADLY CLASS artist WES CRAIG!
The Scorched #18
WRITER: Sean Lewis
ARTIST: Stephen Segovia
COVER A: Viktor Bogdanovic
COVER B: Paul Renaud
MAY 31 / 24 pages / FC/ T+ / $2.99
Jessica needs someone to infiltrate a cult that may be behind the disappearance of several homeless individuals. Unbeknownst to Haunt...he was just volunteered!
Something Epic #1
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A / COVER C / COVER D / COVER E / COVER F: Szymon Kudrański
COVER B: Tony Daniel, Szymon Kudrański
MAY 10 / 32 pages / FC/ T / $3.99
SERIES PREMIEREIMAGINATION IS REAL. Outside our perception, creative thought takes physical form, with only a handful of individuals known as Epics able to interact with this wondrous hidden world. But for fourteen-year-old Danny Dillon, accepting these responsibilities himself won’t be easy—or safe. Lose yourself in a world of endless fantasy and creativity, where superheroes, monsters, magical creatures, and cartoon characters live and breathe alongside us. Fan-favorite SPAWN and Punisher artist SZYMON KUDRAŃSKI introduces a world where the only limitation is your imagination. Featuring 32 full pages of story and art for just $3.99!
SPAWN #341
WRITER: Rory McConville
ARTIST: Carlo Barberi
COVER A: Mark Brooks
COVER B: Mirko Colak
MAY 10 / 24 pages / FC/ T / $2.99
Spawn and Haunt’s trip to Heaven may have some unforeseen consequences when something dangerous sets its sights on Earth…
Starsigns #1
WRITER: Saladin Ahmed
ARTIST / COVER A: Kelly Fitzpatrick, Megan Levens
COVER B: Colleen Doran
MAY 03 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
SERIES PREMIEREThe constellations of the zodiac fall to earth, granting twelve ordinary people from very different walks of life the superhuman powers of the Starsigns. But each of them is about to learn that power always comes with a price… Eisner-winning writer SALADIN AHMED (Miles Morales) and sci-fi star artist MEGAN LEVENS (Star Trek) launch an exciting new series about astrology, superpowers, and diverse found family, in the tradition of X-Men and Heroes.
Stillwater by Zdarsky & Pérez, vol. 3 TP
WRITER: Jason Loo, ETHAN YOUNG, Andrew Wheeler, Chip Zdarsky
ARTIST: Jason Loo, ETHAN YOUNG, Soo Lee, Ramón K. Pérez, Mike Spicer
COVER A: Ramón K. Pérez
MAY 03 / 168 pages / FC/ M / $19.99
THE END IS HERE. The rules have changed, and Daniel now holds a special place in Stillwater. Can Galen's hold on the town stand up to a new challenger? Superstar writer CHIP ZDARSKY (Daredevil, PUBLIC DOMAIN) and Eisner Award-winning artist RAM N K PÉREZ (Tales of Sand, Jane) conclude their tale of undying horror and intrigue in this unforgettable volume. Collects STILLWATER BY ZDARSKY & PÉREZ #13-18 and STILLWATER BY ZDARSKY & PÉREZ: THE ESCAPE #1
Stoneheart #3
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Emma Kubert
MAY 10 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
New friends come at a price. Shayde Whisper is thrilled in her new found friendship with the handsome Eldon Redwood, but with the ever growing presence of the mysterious voice and powers, this "friendship" may be sending her in the wrong direction.
Summoners War: AWAKENING #2
WRITER: Justin Jordan
ARTIST / COVER A: Igor Monti, Luca Claretti
MAY 24 / 32 pages / FC/ T / $3.99
With the deadly bounty hunter Malakhan hot on their heels, Rai and Tomas accept help from the cunning sky pirate, Captain Eve. But whose side is she on? Are her motives good or bad? And do they really have a choice either way?
Supermassive: One-Shot #1
WRITER: Melissa Flores, Ryan Parrott, Mat Groom, Kyle Higgins
ARTIST / COVER A: Daniele Di Nicuolo
COVER B: ERICA D’URSO, French Carlomagno, A. Abel, Marcelo Costa
COVER C: Goni Montes
MAY 24 / 56 pages / FC/ T+ / $5.99
A doorway has opened. Beyond it lies the Holy Grail. Yes, that Holy Grail. But why are RADIANT BLACK, ROGUE SUN, and THE DEAD LUCKY all so desperate to get their hands on it—and who is the mysterious woman who stands in their way? Massive-Verse architects KYLE HIGGINS, RYAN PARROTT, MELISSA FLORES & MAT GROOM are joined by superstar art team DANIELE DI NICUOLO & WALTER BAIAMONTE (Power Rangers: Shattered Grid, Seven Secrets) for a 50-page one-shot crossover event!SUPERMASSIVE is a Massive-Verse comic.
Terrorwar #2
WRITER: Saladin Ahmed
ARTIST / COVER A: Dave Acosta
MAY 24 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
Muhammad and his squad of Terrorfighters have earned some downtime. Sure, a homicidal rival crew, armored cops, and a Terror made of living fire are in their way—but they’re getting that drink, dammit! Two-fisted sci-fi strangeness from Eisner winner SALADIN AHMED and horror star DAVE ACOSTA!
Time Before Time #23
WRITER: Rory McConville, Declan Shalvey
ARTIST: Jorge Coehlo, Chris O’Halloran
COVER A: Declan Shalvey
COVER B: Colm Griffin
MAY 24 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
END OF STORY ARCNadia and Kevin race against time to save Arcola from destruction in the explosive conclusion to TIME BEFORE TIME’s latest arc.
Torrent #4
WRITER: Marc Guggenheim
ARTIST / COVER A: Rico Renzi, Justin Greenwood
COVER B: Brahm Revel
COVER C: Rico Renzi, Rick Leonardi
MAY 31 / 24 pages / FC/ / $3.99
Michelle Metcalf’s descent into desperation and violence in the name of vengeance reaches its lowest point when her trail of blood leads her into an epic confrontation with Earth’s greatest and mightiest heroes—the Praetorians. It’s a conflict in which Michelle is outnumbered and out-powered, and she’ll never be the same.
Vanish #7
WRITER: Donny Cates
ARTIST / COVER A / COVER D / COVER I: Ryan Stegman
COVER B / COVER E / COVER G: Daniel Warren Johnson
COVER C / COVER F / COVER H: Sanford Greene
MAY 24 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
The carnage continues as Oliver and the Prestige’s Armory face off. Will either survive? Will Halcyon pay for his horrific actions that are about to go down? What secret has Elyn kept from everyone? All will be revealed as the mystic war comes to a head!
W0rldtr33 #2
WRITER: James Tynion IV
ARTIST: Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire
COVER A: Fernando Blanco
COVER B: Dani
COVER C: David Romero
COVER D: Justine Frany
COVER E: Werther Dell'Edera
MAY 31 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"A new world is coming. And I helped build it."That’s what Ellison Lane’s teenage brother told him after murdering 60 people. Something called the Undernet is influencing terrible acts of violence…and it may already be too late to stop it from spreading.Don’t miss the next horror epic from multiple Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH) and FERNANDO BLANCO (Detective Comics)!
The Walking Dead Deluxe #62
WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST / COVER A / COVER B: Dave McCaig, Charlie Adlard
COVER C: Stephanie Hans
MAY 03 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
As Carl reckons secretly with what he did, the group is stalked from the woods nearby. This deluxe presentation in STUNNING FULL COLOR also features another installment of Cutting Room Floor and creator commentary.
The Walking Dead Deluxe #63
WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST / COVER B: Dave McCaig, Charlie Adlard
COVER A: Dave McCaig, David Finch
COVER C: Stephanie Hans
COVER D: Julian Totino Tedesco
MAY 17 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
With Dale missing, Rick and company move to Father Gabriel’s church and discover they’re not only being watched, but also being hunted.
What's The Furthest Place From Here? #13
WRITER: Matthew Rosenberg
ARTIST / COVER A: Tyler Boss
COVER B: Zoe Thorogood
COVER C / COVER D: Scott Godlewski
MAY 24 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
Where are Alabama and Lafayette?Two members of the Academy are trapped in the land of "The Keepers" for their crimes. Life there is brutal, heartbreaking, and short. But tonight, there's gonna be a jailbreak.
