Solicitations for December 2021
September 17, 2021
Adventureman #7
WRITER: Matt Fraction
ARTIST / COVER A: Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson
DECEMBER 15 / 32 pages / FC/ E / $3.99
"GHOST LIGHTS"Snow keeps falling, old ghosts keep calling, and Claire Connell discovers a giant secret buried deep underneath Manhattan.
Chu #10
WRITER: John Layman
ARTIST / COVER A: Dan Boultwood
DECEMBER 01 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"(SHE) DRUNK HISTORY," Part FiveThievery. Time travel. Double cross. REVENGE!!!
COMMANDERS IN CRISIS, VOL. 2: THE REACTION TP
WRITER: Steve Orlando
ARTIST / COVER A: Davide Tinto
DECEMBER 08 / 192 pages / FC/ M / $16.99
Our world sits in the final reality. Empathy, unity, decency…every day, we lose something we thought we couldn’t live without. To save us all, the Crisis Command must give up everything they know—from their egos to their idealism—and go on a journey of rediscovery as the clock ticks towards annihilation. Standing in their way is the Extinction Society, an organization convinced that the only reasonable act for civilization is self-destruction. To survive, the Crisis Command has to be something more than superheroes, they have to be something better—and they have to inspire the last earth to do the same, so they can all meet tomorrow, together.The emotional conclusion to a prescient series from acclaimed writer STEVE ORLANDO (Wonder Woman, Doom Patrol: Milk Wars, Martian Manhunter) and artist DAVIDE TINTO (Marvel Action: Spider-Man).
Collects COMMANDERS IN CRISIS #7-12
The Complete Darkness Vol 2 HC
WRITER: Marcia Chen, Paul Jenkins, Marc Silvestri, David Wohl, Scott Lobdell, Malachy Coney
ARTIST: Mark Pajarillo, Brett Booth, Billy Tan, Brian Ching, Clayton Crain, David Finch, Clarence Lansang, Joe Benitez, Keu Cha, Dale Keown
COVER A: Marc Silvestri
DECEMBER 01 / 688 pages / FC/ M / $49.99
Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the help of the Darkness. Meanwhile, Jackie’s family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Family feuds, a mysterious twin, a curious town called Wyrmwood, and Ripclaw’s relentless pursuit—plus, the climactic return of Sonatine and the Angelus. All this and more, gorgeously rendered and assembled in this second volume of absolute collected editions.Collects THE DARKNESS #19-40, WITCHBLADE #36, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #½ (Stories 1 & 2), WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #1, DARKNESS/WITCHBLADE #1
The Complete Darkness Vol. 2 TP
WRITER: Marcia Chen, Paul Jenkins, Marc Silvestri, David Wohl, Scott Lobdell, Malachy Coney
ARTIST: Mark Pajarillo, Brett Booth, Billy Tan, Brian Ching, Clayton Crain, David Finch, Clarence Lansang, Joe Benitez, Keu Cha, Dale Keown
COVER A: Marc Silvestri
DECEMBER 01 / 688 pages / FC/ M / $29.99
Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the help of the Darkness. Meanwhile, Jackie’s family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Family feuds, a mysterious twin, a curious town called Wyrmwood, and Ripclaw’s relentless pursuit—plus, the climactic return of Sonatine and the Angelus. All this and more, gorgeously rendered and assembled in this second volume of absolute collected editions.Collects THE DARKNESS #19-40, WITCHBLADE #36, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #½ (Stories 1 & 2), WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #1, DARKNESS/WITCHBLADE #1
COPRA, ROUND SIX TP
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Michel Fiffe
DECEMBER 22 / 272 pages / FC/ M / $24.99
COPRA returns with the long-awaited "Ochizon Saga"! Collecting the Image-released issues plus the subsequent Copra Press chapters, MICHEL FIFFE pits his cast of mercenary misfits up against cruel cyborg turncoats, reanimated doomsday agents, and a reality-warping cosmic dynasty. Jump into the thick of it with the world’s greatest superhero revenge machine.Collects COPRA #32-41
Crossover #10
WRITER: Donny Cates
ARTIST / COVER A: Dee Cunniffe, Geoff Shaw, John J. Hill
DECEMBER 08 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
"MEANWHILE," Part Three"Hey hey! We’re back with another mysterious slaughter-filled romp! And man oh man, is this one...honestly, guys, there’s not much I can say here without spoiling every single page. Look, I don’t know, guys. Writing solicitations is hard. Come read our crazy little book!!"
Deadly Class #49
WRITER: Rick Remender
ARTIST: Lee Loughridge, Wes Craig
COVER A: Wes Craig
COVER B: JG Jones
DECEMBER 01 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"A FOND FAREWELL," Part OneThe first chapter of the final arc of critically acclaimed DEADLY CLASS! The promise of what could have been, a life that never was—Marcus and Saya are the deadliest couple on Earth, but what happens when they’re hired to kill each other?
DEEP BEYOND #11 (OF 12)
WRITER: David Goy, Mirka Andolfo
ARTIST / COVER A: Andrea Broccardo
COVER B: Mirka Andolfo
DECEMBER 22 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
The penultimate issue! It all began in a mysterious and daring way, and it could only end with the same. The planet is collapsing, but that’s the least of the heroes’ problems now. What fate awaits the human race? And perhaps more importantly—is it the destiny humanity deserves?
The Department of Truth #14
WRITER: James Tynion IV
ARTIST / COVER B: John J. Pearson
COVER A: Martin Simmonds
DECEMBER 01 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
In 1946, Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and eccentric rocket scientist Jack Parsons performed a series of rituals to summon a divine feminine being. Her name was Babalon. She was dressed all in…RED. Eisner winner JOHN J. PEARSON (BLUE IN GREEN) joins THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH for an occult blast from the past.
ECHOLANDS #4: RAW CUT EDITION
WRITER: W. Haden Blackman, J.H. Williams III
ARTIST: J.H. Williams III, Todd Klein
COVER A: J.H. Williams III
COVER B: Gabriel Rodríguez
DECEMBER 29 / 44 pages / FC/ M / $4.99
Each issue of ECHOLANDS also offers an accompanying RAW CUT EDITION, featuring the art of J. H. WILLIAMS III as it looked leaving his work studio, plus translucent lettering.Hope Redhood and her allies have been pursued by a violent golem, attacked by a giant sea serpent, and imprisoned by a former friend. No matter the threat, the team is determined to discover the secret behind Teros Demond’s stolen gem. But when an unexpected clue arises, they’ll have to brave the depths of the ocean to face their future with the enigmatic Oracle!
ECHOLANDS #5
WRITER: W. Haden Blackman, J.H. Williams III
ARTIST: J.H. Williams III, Todd Klein, Dave Stewart
COVER A: J.H. Williams III
COVER B: Langdon Foss
DECEMBER 29 / 44 pages / FC/ M / $4.99
THE MAJOR IMAGE COMICS EVENT OF 2021 CONTINUES…As Teros Demond searches for his daughter—the magical assassin Iris—Hope Redhood and her crew plan their next move with the help of the mysterious Oracle. But their brief respite is about to be interrupted by unexpected arrivals… Meanwhile, Rabbit’s fate rests in the hands of the robots of Metamaru Mountain.
FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #18
WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST / COVER A: Matthew Wilson, Chris Samnee
DECEMBER 01 / 28 pages / FC/ T / $3.99
The unthinkable has happened. The world has changed...for the Johnson family, for the Temple of the Flaming Fist, for the Scorched Earth Clan, for everyone on Earth. This will be a major turning point for the series. You have been warned.
Frontiersman #3
WRITER: Patrick Kindlon
ARTIST: Marco Ferrari
COVER A: Maurizio Rosenzweig
DECEMBER 08 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
As villains conspire against him behind the scenes, Frontiersman battles a lunatic in front of the world. A live, on-camera fight to the death with a former hero gone rogue! There is no place to hide!
The Good Asian #7 (of 10)
WRITER: Pornsak Pichetshote
ARTIST: Alexandre Tefenkgi, Lee Loughridge
COVER A: Dave Johnson
COVER B: Songmuang Chuaynukoon
DECEMBER 08 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
Edison Hark finally comes face-to-face with the Hui Long killer terrorizing Chinatown, but their action-packed confrontation will cost him more than he ever dreamed."Stunning." —JOCK (WYTCHES, All-Star Batman)
GUNSLINGER SPAWN #3
WRITER: Todd McFarlane
ARTIST / COVER B: Brett Booth
COVER A: Tonton Revolver
DECEMBER 22 / 28 pages / FC/ T+ / $2.99
Vampires. Guns. And Blood!!!The Gunslinger tries to protect the young man helping him, but comes face to face with a NEW VILLAIN from his Western past. And unfortunately, this could only lead to the return of a much more dangerous plot run by the one supervillain Gunslinger can’t defeat!
Hellcop #2
WRITER: Brian Haberlin
ARTIST: Brian Haberlin, Geirrod van Dyke
COVER A / COVER B / COVER C: Geirrod van Dyke, Brian Haberlin
DECEMBER 01 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"COME HELL OR HIGH WATER"Virgil has been framed for the murder of his partner. With the help of Taj, he escapes custody and heads to Hell in a desperate attempt to find his partner’s life force and clear his name.
Ice Cream Man #27
WRITER: W. Maxwell Prince
ARTIST / COVER A: Chris O’Halloran, Martín Morazzo
COVER B: Audrey Benjaminsen
DECEMBER 29 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"THE MORPHOMETASIS"This is like that famous story, but the other way around.
INKBLOT #14
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Rusty Gladd, Emma Kubert
DECEMBER 08 / 24 pages / FC/ T / $3.99
The cat returns to the Depths to witness Illivanos’ battle with Stormlocke. While the two sorcerers fight, the cat does its part in destroying the floating town of Bargeburg. The citizen-crew is powerless against it.
Jupiter's Legacy: Requiem #6 (of 12)
WRITER: Mark Millar
ARTIST / COVER A: Tommy Lee Edwards
COVER B / COVER C: Jeff Dekal
DECEMBER 15 / 40 pages / FC/ M / $5.99
The first arc of the sequel to the smash-hit Netflix show comes to a stunning conclusion as Chloe and Brandon’s children go head to head, and not everyone in this book is getting out alive. Just when you thought we couldn't top this series, it suddenly goes to the next level. Details of this extra-sized issue must be kept under wraps for story purposes, but you have our word—YOU WILL NOT be disappointed.
KILLADELPHIA, VOL. 3: HOME IS WHERE THE HATRED IS TP
WRITER: Rodney Barnes
ARTIST: Luis Nct, Chris Mitten, Jason Shawn Alexander
COVER A: Jason Shawn Alexander
DECEMBER 22 / 192 pages / FC/ M / $16.99
A new, horrifying chapter of the Eisner Award-nominated series from RODNEY BARNES, the writer behind such hit shows as Marvel’s Runaways and STARZ’s American Gods, and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, the artist who redefined SPAWN for a new generation.A new vampire king has entered the game, and his name is Thomas Jefferson! The third president of the United States plans to (literally) raise hell as he sets forth to craft a new America far more twisted than the one he sought to create two and a half centuries ago.
Meanwhile, young Jimmy Sangster has been bitten and is quickly becoming a bloodthirsty creature of the night. Will SeeSaw and James Sangster Sr. be able to find a way to reverse his condition before his soul is lost forever, or will Jimmy’s newborn instincts take over and put everyone he loves in harm’s way?
Collects KILLADELPHIA #13-18 and part two of werewolf tie-in story "Elysium Gardens"
KING OF SPIES #1 (OF 4)
WRITER: Mark Millar
ARTIST / COVER A / COVER B: Matteo Scalera
COVER C: Mark Chiarello
COVER D: Ozgur Yildirim
DECEMBER 01 / 40 pages / FC/ / $4.99
The world’s greatest secret agent has six months to live. Does he die quietly in a hospital bed, or does he make up for a lifetime of bad decisions? He’s been propping up an unfair system for over forty years. Now he knows where all the bodies are buried and has nothing to lose when he turns his guns on everyone who ever made a buck creating the mess we’re in right now.
KING SPAWN #5
WRITER: Sean Lewis
ARTIST / COVER A: Björn Barends
COVER B: Javi Fernandez
DECEMBER 15 / 28 pages / FC/ T+ / $2.99
The predictions of the one they call THE ORACLE begin to come true. Spawn must now face a group of angels bent on the destruction of everything in its path—including God himself, if need be.
LADY MECHANIKA: THE MONSTER OF THE MINISTRY OF HELL #1 (OF 4)
WRITER / COVER C: Joe Benitez
ARTIST: Joe Benitez, Beth Sotelo
COVER A: Beth Sotelo, Joe Benitez
COVER B: Olivier Vatine
DECEMBER 08 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
In a Victorian asylum full of grotesque inmates, sadistic guards, and a fanatical doctor, a young lady wakes to find her arms and legs have been replaced with mechanical limbs. But who among this gruesome menagerie is the true monster of the Ministry of Hell? The origins of the notorious adventuress known as Lady Mechanika!
LEONE: NOTES ON A LIFE OGN
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Francesco Colafella, Carmine Di Giandomenico
DECEMBER 15 / 160 pages / FC/ / $16.99
Acclaimed creator CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO (The Flash, Daredevil: Battlin’ Jack Murdock) and rising star FRANCESCO COLAFELA present the true story of LEONE, an Italian man who immigrated to the U.S. to find fortune, freedom, and jazz and left it again to save lives. From the stage of his last concert in New York City, through the sound of his trumpet, Leone recounts his past and his future in an emotional, nonlinear memoir made of music and memories.Step into the shoes of an American immigrant in this timely tale about spreading love and strength wherever you go and never forgetting where you came from.
M.O.M.: Mother Of Madness
WRITER: Emilia Clarke, Marguerite Bennett
ARTIST: Leila Leiz
COVER A: Jo Ratcliffe
DECEMBER 08 / 152 pages / FC/ M / $24.99
Game of Thrones superstar EMILIA CLARKE’s debut! The mayhem begins with Maya, under-the-weather scientist by day, over-the-top superhero by night, and badass single mom 24/7. Deadpool action and Fleabag comedy collide when Maya activates her freakish superpowers to take on a secret sect of human traffickers. Bath time’s at seven, bedtime’s at eight, and crime-fighting never sleeps when villains from Maya’s shadowy past come to collect. Comedy and chaos await with co-writer MARGUERITE BENNETT (DC Comics Bombshells, Animosity) and glamorous artist LEILA LEIZ (Horde)!Collects M.O.M.: MOTHER OF MADNESS #1-3
Made in Korea #6 (of 6)
WRITER: Jeremy Holt
ARTIST / COVER A: George Schall
DECEMBER 08 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
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The Magic Order 2 #2 (of 6)
WRITER: Mark Millar
ARTIST / COVER A / COVER B: Stuart Immonen
COVER C: Gene Ha
DECEMBER 01 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
The next chapter in MARK MILLAR’s critically acclaimed THE MAGIC ORDER series takes the Moonstone family to England where Kevin Mitchell, the leader of the London chapter, is under attack by dark forces living in the world’s underbelly. The Magic Order made all the monsters disappear five hundred years ago, but now they’ve had enough—and they want to rule the world again.
Manifest Destiny #45
WRITER: Chris Dingess
ARTIST: Matthew Roberts, Owen Gieni
COVER A: Matthew Roberts
DECEMBER 29 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
Now that the secret of their expedition is out, the Corps of Discovery is at a crossroads. They may not be good men…but are they monsters?
The Me You Love In The Dark #5 (of 5)
WRITER: Skottie Young
ARTIST / COVER A: Jorge Corona
DECEMBER 01 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
Ro can no longer ignore the connection she feels to her unique housemate—or the extreme and intense danger that relationship could hold for her.Writer SKOTTIE YOUNG (I HATE FAIRYLAND, Deadpool, Strange Academy) and artist JORGE CORONA (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET, Super Sons, Feathers) follow up their critically acclaimed series MIDDLEWEST with a brand-new haunting tale. Fans of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman will enjoy this beautiful, dark, and disturbing story of discovery, love, and terror.
MIRKA ANDOLFO’S SWEET PAPRIKA #6 (OF 12)
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Mirka Andolfo
DECEMBER 22 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
So along came Paprika’s mom! Dill gets to know Paprika’s mother, albeit in an unconventional way. But, wait a moment…wasn’t theirs just a "professional consulting" agreement? If the situation weren't already muddled enough, things are quite complex in the office too…
Moonshine, Vol. 5: The Well TP
WRITER: Brian Azzarello
ARTIST / COVER A: Eduardo Risso
DECEMBER 22 / 144 pages / FC/ M / $16.99
Torpedo-turned-werewolf Lou Pirlo finally returns to NYC, and he’s come at just about the worst possible time. With Prohibition on its last legs, happy days are here no longer for those in the rum-running business. As an all-out war brews between Joe the Boss and the Holts of Appalachia—AND Lou’s lost love Delia returns—Lou’s life is about to get a whole lot messier…or is it bloodier?Writer BRIAN AZZARELLO and artist EDUARDO RISSO, the Eisner Award-winning creative team behind the crime classic 100 Bullets, bring this brutal series to its sobering conclusion.
Collects MOONSHINE #23-28
NEWBURN #2
WRITER: Nadia Shammas, Chip Zdarsky
ARTIST: Ziyed Yusuf Ayoub, Jacob Phillips
COVER A: Jacob Phillips
DECEMBER 15 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
An arson case finds Emily talking to the community about the criminals involved—and about Newburn. If he’s as dangerous as they say, will Emily choose to help him?PLUS: The mystery deepens in "BROOKLYN ZIRCONIA" from SHAMMAS and AYOUB!
Nita Hawes' Nightmare Blog #2
WRITER: Rodney Barnes
ARTIST / COVER A: Well-Bee
COVER B: Jason Shawn Alexander
COVER C: Patric Reynolds
DECEMBER 08 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"THE FIRE NEXT TIME," Part TwoFrom the universe of Eisner-nominated series KILLADELPHIA comes a terrifying new tie-in horror series by acclaimed Marvel writer RODNEY BARNES and fan-favorite SPAWN artist JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER.
Nita Hawes paranormal-hunting Nightmare Blog has gotten its first cry for help, but the case leads to a dead end when the caller is found dismembered with no tangible clues as to what happened. As Nita offers her services to Detective Harden, the demon Corson begins to move his pawn across the board, putting humanity in even more peril with every step forward!
"NITA HAWES’ NIGHTMARE BLOG is the perfect conduit for us to explore all manner of things that go bump or scream in the night. This is kickass horror with crazy amazing talent behind it." —JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER
PHENOM X #2
WRITER: Joe Miciak, Aram Rappaport, John Leguizamo
ARTIST / COVER A: Chris Batista
DECEMBER 08 / 28 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
As Max’s handler, Agent Michelle Potter pushes him to his physical and mental limits to hone his newfound superpowers. Meanwhile, Max makes some unsettling discoveries about the experiment in which he’s become involved.Max Gomez’s first battle as PHENOMX starts here, when he finally faces off against the menacing forces wreaking havoc on Queens.
Post Americana #7 (of 7)
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Steve Skroce
DECEMBER 08 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
CONCLUSION!! Carolyn battles Eve and the president at the Bubble. The future of the American wasteland and the world hangs in the balance...
Post Americana TP
WRITER / COVER A: Steve Skroce
ARTIST: Steve Skroce, Dave Stewart
DECEMBER 22 / 184 pages / FC/ M / $16.99
From MAESTROS creator, WE STAND ON GUARD co-creator, and The Matrix storyboard artist STEVE SKROCE, with colors by Eisner Award winner DAVE STEWART.The Cheyenne mountain installation, aka The BUBBLE, is the most sophisticated super bunker in the world. It was built to ensure the survival of the American government’s executive branch, as well as America’s most important citizens, should the unthinkable happen. When the world ended, the executive branch didn’t reach the sanctuary, but the elite citizenry did.
Eighty years later, one of them has named himself the new president of the United States. His plan? Subjugate the survivors of the American Wasteland using the same bunker resources meant to rebuild it. The only thing standing in his way is a deadly Wasteland girl, hellbent on revenge!
Collects POST AMERICANA #1-7
Select praise for POST AMERICANA: "SKROCE channels the ultraviolent appearances and grungy future tech that made even the darkest chapters of WE STAND ON GUARD a thrill to read and unleashes them in a torrent of nightmare sequences most effectively described as ‘fun.’" —ComicBook.com
"Delivers a violent, grindhouse feel in this post-cataclysmic tale of an America falling apart." —Comic Watch
PRIMORDIAL #4 (OF 6)
WRITER: Jeff Lemire
ARTIST / COVER A: Andrea Sorrentino
COVER B: Mike Allred
DECEMBER 15 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
Laika, Able, and Baker continue their incredible journey home…but can the three animals successfully pilot their mysterious ship? Back on Earth, Yelena and Dr. Pembrook race through East Berlin to transmit a message before the K.G.B. can stop them.
Pulp TP
WRITER: Ed Brubaker
ARTIST: Jacob Phillips, Sean Phillips
COVER A: Sean Phillips
DECEMBER 01 / 80 pages / FC/ M / $12.99
2020's FASTEST SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL NOW AVAILABLE IN TRADE PAPERBACK! A gorgeous original graphic novel from the bestselling creators of KILL OR BE KILLED, MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES, and CRIMINAL.Max Winters, a pulp writer in 1930s New York, finds himself drawn into a story not unlike the tales he churns out at five cents a word—tales of a Wild West outlaw dispensing justice with a six-gun. But will Max be able to do the same when pursued by bank robbers, Nazi spies, and enemies from his past?
One part thriller, one part meditation on a life of violence, PULP is unlike anything award-winning BRUBAKER & PHILLIPS have ever done before. This celebration of pulp fiction set in a world on the brink is another must-have hardcover from one of comics’ most acclaimed teams.
RADIANT BLACK #11
WRITER: Joe Clark, Kyle Higgins
ARTIST: Marcelo Costa
COVER A: Dylan Burnett
COVER B: Diego Greco
COVER C: Jordan Gibson
DECEMBER 22 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
Phew. Okay. Deep breaths. We made it out. Maybe, just maybe, it’s finally time for Marshall to relax.Or maybe there’s a new superpowered asshole in town. And if Marshall can’t handle them alone, maybe he could use some help from RADIANT PINK?
Redneck #31
WRITER: Donny Cates
ARTIST / COVER A: Dee Cunniffe, Lisandro Estherren
DECEMBER 01 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"TEXAS FOREVER," Part OneThe last arc of REDNECK starts here! War is coming to the Bowmans, and with it comes death and destruction! Some will live, many will die!
This is the issue of REDNECK that no one saw coming!
A RIGHTEOUS THIRST FOR VENGEANCE #3
WRITER: Rick Remender
ARTIST / COVER A: Chris O’Halloran, André Lima Araújo
DECEMBER 22 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
Sonny’s attempt to be a hero leaves him beaten and bloody, but he manages to save Mayor Oak’s next victim, Neva. Little does Sonny know, she was only half of the equation. Now, Sonny and Neva must return to the apartment where she was almost killed in order to save her son.
Saga Box Set
WRITER: Brian K. Vaughan
ARTIST / COVER A: Fiona Staples
DECEMBER 15 / 1524 pages / FC/ M / $125
Hey, retailer friends! BRIAN K. VAUGHAN here, interrupting your regularly scheduled solicitation to say THANK YOU for your undying patience while FIONA STAPLES and I have been hard at work on the second half of Hazel’s epic journey. We promise that exciting news is coming, and we wanted to offer your customers a cool new way to catch up on our Eisner Award-winning series: this gorgeous box set, collecting all nine of our bestselling trade paperback collections in one affordable package. We think it’s the perfect way to introduce any "mature readers" who haven’t yet tried SAGA to our weirdly wonderful universe. Thanks again, and we look forward to gracing your stands with more issues very soon!Collects SAGA VOL. 1-9 TP with a set of 6 x 9 cover prints exclusive to the box set!
The Scumbag #11
WRITER: Rick Remender
ARTIST / COVER A: Roland Boschi, Moreno Dinisio
COVER B: Simone Di Meo, Moreno Dinisio
DECEMBER 01 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"GOLDENBROWNEYE," Part OneErnie has double-crossed every spy organization on Earth. Now, a method to extract the Formula Maxima has been discovered—at the cost of Ernie’s life. Who will kill Agent Scumbag and claim his powers?
Sea of Stars, Vol. 2: The People of the Broken Moon TP
WRITER: Dennis Hallum, Jason Aaron
ARTIST / COVER A: Rico Renzi, Stephen Green
DECEMBER 08 / 144 pages / FC/ T / $14.99
From writing duo JASON AARON (SOUTHERN BASTARDS, Thor) andDENNIS HALLUM (Cloak and Dagger, Vader: Dark Visions) comes an all-ages science fiction series, featuring dazzling art by STEPHEN GREEN (Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.) and cosmic colors by RICO RENZI (Spider-Gwen)!Young Kadyn thought being lost in the wild heavens was the most fun a kid could have. But now he’s beginning to see the true face of the deep-space danger all around him. Meanwhile, his father Gil, who’s been fighting every step of the way to find his son, may have finally hit his breaking point...and completely lost his mind.
The tender heart of the The Neverending Story meets the space-faring scope of Star Wars in the stunning conclusion to this galaxy-spanning adventure!
Collects SEA OF STARS #6-11
Spawn #324
WRITER: Todd McFarlane
ARTIST: Carlo Barberi
COVER A: Don Aguillo
COVER B: Francesco Mattina
DECEMBER 01 / 28 pages / FC/ T / $2.99
With no more heroes living at his headquarters, Spawn is finally left alone to pursue his new goal of finding the one enemy that can give him "THE SECRET" to saving his own soul.Plus, new villain SINN returns, marking his first appearance since SPAWN’S UNIVERSE #1!
SPAWN COMPENDIUM, VOL. 2 TP
WRITER: Todd McFarlane, Brian Holguin
ARTIST: Todd McFarlane, Dwayne Turner, Greg Capullo
COVER A: Todd McFarlane
DECEMBER 15 / 1084 pages / FC/ T / $59.99
COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FULL COLOR!TODD McFARLANE unleashed his signature creation, SPAWN, in 1992. In doing so, he created the most successful independent comic book in history.
SPAWN COMPENDIUM, VOL. 2 presents the continued tales of Spawn as he journeys from the back alleys of New York City to the pits of Hell itself. Featuring incredible art from GREG CAPULLO (Batman) and stories from writers TODD McFARLANE and BRIAN HOLGUIN.
Collects SPAWN #51-100
STRAY DOGS: DOG DAYS #1 (OF 2)
WRITER: Tony Fleecs
ARTIST: Trish Forstner
COVER A / COVER B: Trish Forstner, Tony Fleecs
DECEMBER 29 / 52 pages / FC/ / $4.99
A series of vicious short stories howling straight out of the pages of STRAY DOGS, 2021’s surprise cartoon/horror smash hit! In DOG DAYS, each stray will get their moment to shine—questions will be answered, mysteries will be solved, and old wounds will be torn open. Starting this December…every dog has its day.
SYPHON TP
WRITER: Mohsen Ashraf, Patrick Meaney
ARTIST / COVER A: John Kalisz, Jeff Edwards
DECEMBER 15 / 128 pages / FC/ T+ / $16.99
When fast-living EMT Sylas is entrusted with the power to sense and siphon pain from others, he finds a new purpose: easing the misery of those around him. But the more he uses this gift, the more he is cursed to carry the burden of others’ pain, and before long, he attracts the attention of mysterious forces who covet the power for themselves. Will Sylas continue on his noble mission, or will he fall back into his old impetuous ways?Comic book documentarian PATRICK MEANEY (Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods, The Image Revolution) teams up with artist JEFF EDWARDS (G.I. Joe) in a story by MOHSEN ASHRAF for a creator-owned noir fantasy that evokes the lore of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods alongside the psychological thrills of M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable.
Collects SYPHON #1-3Select praise for SYPHON:"A rich story with an engaging protagonist." —Major Spoilers"A brilliantly crafted story." —GWW"Each page is a fascinating to look at and Sylas's story has a deep well of mythology and intrigue to keep any reader's attention." —Black Nerd Problems
That Texas Blood #13
WRITER: Chris Condon
ARTIST / COVER A: Jacob Phillips
DECEMBER 22 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"WHAT BUSTER GREER GOT FOR CHRISTMAS"At the office Christmas party in 1981, Sheriff Sam Cooper spins a ghostly yarn about the low-down scoundrel Buster Greer.
THE OLD GUARD: TALES THROUGH TIME TP
WRITER: Greg Rucka
ARTIST / COVER A: Leandro Fernández
DECEMBER 15 / 184 pages / FC/ M / $16.99
A STAR-STUDDED ANTHOLOGY EVENT!The bestselling, critically acclaimed THE OLD GUARD, now a hit Netflix movie starring Charlize Theron, returns with NEW stories by GREG RUCKA, LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ, and an all-star lineup of guest creators, expanding the world of the immortal warriors in shocking ways! Meet the immortals’ families, witness never-before-seen adventures, and discover the first appearance of a major new character!
Featuring writers BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, KELLY SUE DeCONNICK, MATT FRACTION, VITA AYALA, JASON AARON, DAVID F. WALKER, and more, and artists VALENTINE DE LANDRO, NICOLA SCOTT, MICHAEL AVON OEMING, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE, MIKE HENDERSON, MATTHEW CLARK, KANO, and more!
Collects THE OLD GUARD: TALES THROUGH TIME #1-6
THE SILVER COIN #7
WRITER: Ram V
ARTIST / COVER A: Michael Walsh
COVER B: Gax Vallez
DECEMBER 08 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
From creator MICHAEL WALSH and RAM V (Swamp Thing, BLUE IN GREEN) hit horror anthology THE SILVER COIN heads to the land of jackpots and washouts.For the first time in his life, Lou Prado is on a winning streak. Maybe it’s the new casino or maybe it’s the lucky coin in his pocket, but all of a sudden, Loser Lou’s bets can’t go wrong. He’s about to make the gamble of his life—and the stakes are deadly high atop the Tzompanco.
THE WALKING DEAD DELUXE #28
WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST / COVER B: Dave McCaig, Charlie Adlard
COVER A: Dave McCaig, David Finch
COVER C: Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas
COVER D: Julian Totino Tedesco
DECEMBER 08 / 36 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
The Governor giveth, and the Governor taketh away…This deluxe presentation in STUNNING FULL COLOR also features another installment of Cutting Room Floor and creator commentary.
THE WALKING DEAD DELUXE #29
WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST / COVER B: Dave McCaig, Charlie Adlard
COVER A: Dave McCaig, David Finch
COVER C: Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas
COVER D: Julian Totino Tedesco
DECEMBER 15 / 36 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
Coming to Woodbury has been Rick’s gravest mistake so far. Now he, Michonne, and Glenn are trapped with a monster.
A THING CALLED TRUTH #2 (OF 5)
WRITER / COVER A / COVER B / COVER C: Iolanda Zanfardino
ARTIST: Elisa Romboli
DECEMBER 08 / 32 pages / FC/ T / $3.99
Doctor Mag discovers that stepping outside your comfort zone for one night can lead to absurd consequences. Like waking up to find yourself in another country, having been kidnapped by an attractive woman while sleeping off the night before in your car. But is that a bad thing?
TIME BEFORE TIME #8
WRITER: Rory McConville, Declan Shalvey
ARTIST: Joe Palmer, Chris O’Halloran
COVER A: Declan Shalvey
COVER B: Matias Bergara
DECEMBER 22 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
Tatsuo and Nadia grapple with shocking news about Nadia’s family. Elsewhere, Marston begins to rebuild the 2141 branch of the Syndicate and contends with an old rival.
TROVER SAVES THE UNIVERSE #5 (OF 5)
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Tess Stone
DECEMBER 08 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
Based on the acclaimed video game by Rick & Morty co-creator Justin Roiland!As Trover’s narration becomes more and more hazy…the story reaches its big conclusion! Some characters live...other characters die, and uh…all of the various subplots converge in, like, a super cool payoff!
Plus: Where do Power Babies come from? We answer the BIG questions RIGHT HERE, yessiree!
Two Moons #7
WRITER: John Arcudi
ARTIST / COVER A: Giovanna Niro, Valerio Giangiordano
COVER B: Well-Bee
DECEMBER 08 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"GHOST WAR," Part TwoA squad of Buffalo Soldiers has been tasked with relocating a captured Cheyenne Chief, but their way is blocked by a mission of vengeance, and the ghosts of the tallgrass prairie.
WHAT’S THE FURTHEST PLACE FROM HERE? #2
WRITER: Matthew Rosenberg
ARTIST / COVER A: Tyler Boss
COVER B: Declan Shalvey
COVER C: Jenna Cha
COVER D: Courtney Menard
COVER E: Jonathan Hickman
DECEMBER 08 / 48 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
DOUBLE-SIZED SECOND ISSUE!With Sid missing, her family must leave the comfort of their home in a desperate search for her. But the world beyond their walls is not a friendly place. Ask the wrong questions, and you may find out the hard way that you can never go home.
