Solicitations for January 2021
October 23, 2020
Big Girls #6
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Jason Howard
COVER B: Skottie Young
JANUARY 13 / 24 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
From the destruction, a new world is born, but will it mean life or death for Ember and the Big Girls?
Black Magick, Vol. 3: Ascension I TP
WRITER: Greg Rucka
ARTIST / COVER A: Nicola Scott
JANUARY 27 / 128 pages / FC/ M / $16.99
New York Times bestselling creators GREG RUCKA and NICOLA SCOTT return with their chilling witchcraft cop saga, BLACK MAGICK! The walls separating Detective Rowan Black's worlds of witchcraft and police work have begun to crumble, and the forces targeting her are now revealed. But what they want, why they want it, and what they’ll do to get it will impact more than Rowan alone. As the occult and infernal collide, those closest to Rowan may find themselves consumed as Rowan herself comes to embrace her power.Collects BLACK MAGICK #12-16
Bomb Queen, Vol. VIII: Trump Card TP
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Jimmie Robinson
JANUARY 13 / 128 pages / FC/ M / $16.99
Bomb Queen, the ultimate supervillain, runs for president in the 2024 election to stop Trump from winning a third term, which is rigged to make him president for life. This bizarre, over-the-top election serves up a dark satire on society, media, and politics. BOMB QUEEN VOL. VIII takes no prisoners in this twisted vision from award-winning creator JIMMIE ROBINSON.Collects BOMB QUEEN VOLUME VIII #1-4, plus extras
Chu, Vol. 1: The First Course TP
WRITER: John Layman
ARTIST / COVER A: Dan Boultwood
JANUARY 20 / 128 pages / FC/ M / $9.99
Tony Chu is a cibopath, able to get psychic impressions from what he eats. Saffron Chu is a cibopars, able to learn secrets from who she eats with. Tony is a cop. Saffron is a criminal. They are brother and sister, and they are on a collision course. Spinning out of the Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling series CHEW, comes CHU, a felonious new food-noir about cops, crooks, cooks & clairvoyants.Collects CHU #1-5
Commanders in Crisis #4 (of 12)
WRITER: Steve Orlando
ARTIST / COVER A: Davide Tinto
COVER B: Kevin Wada
COVER C: Jason Adam Katzenstein
JANUARY 13 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
As the Crisis Command faces off with Empathy's assassin, the deep conspiracy behind the murder steps out of shadows. It won't be enough just to avenge Empathy's death: to save the world, the Crisis Command will have to RESURRECT AN IDEA! The first wild arc concludes with a bang!
Copra #38
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Michel Fiffe
JANUARY 20 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"Minceville, USA"The world is not what it seems anymore – carnage and chaos, tension and treachery, a landscape literally warped beyond comprehension. Is this the paradise that the super elite channeled from beyond? COPRA is the only thing standing between angry gods and the nightmare fuel they want to douse us in.
Copra #39
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Michel Fiffe
JANUARY 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"Loyalty in the Face of Vast Disrespect"Larger than life forces toying with the fate of the little people with reckless abandon – sounds familiar! Will COPRA’s big plan pay off in victory OR will it send our team spiraling into further doom? One thing is for sure: our crew will look fabulous either way.
Crossover #3
WRITER: Donny Cates
ARTIST / COVER A: Dee Cunniffe, Geoff Shaw, John J. Hill
JANUARY 06 / 36 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
"KIDS LOVE CHAINS," Part ThreeMonsters and robots falling from the sky! Mysterious (and familiar??) superheroes joining our intrepid gang on their journey to event ground zero! CROSSOVER continues with the series' most explosive and shocking issue to date! Don't miss this one, folks.
If you do, it just might drive you...mad.
Dead Body Road, Vol. 2: Bad Blood TP
WRITER: Justin Jordan
ARTIST: Benjamin Tiesma, Mat Lopes
COVER A: Moreno Dinisio, Matteo Scalera
JANUARY 27 / 128 pages / FC/ M / $16.99
Bree Hale has left a lot behind in her life. Crime. The military. But she can't leave behind her own family, and when the local crime boss puts a hit out on her brother, there's nothing she won't do to save him. Absolutely nothing.Skybound’s pulse-pounding action-crime series returns, with writer JUSTIN JORDAN (REAVER, THE STRANGE TALENT OF LUTHER STRODE) and artist BENJAMIN TIESMA delivering an explosive tale of revenge like you’ve never seen before!
Collects DEAD BODY ROAD: BAD BLOOD #1-6
The Department of Truth #5
WRITER: James Tynion IV
ARTIST / COVER A: Martin Simmonds
COVER B: Dani, Tamra Bonvillain
JANUARY 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
WHAT is Black Hat? WHO is the mysterious man pulling its strings? WHY is he in Cole Turner’s apartment? The first arc of the smash-hit new series from JAMES TYNION IV (Batman) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) comes to a dramatic conclusion, as Cole questions whether or not he’s on the right side of the War for the Truth!
Fire Power By Kirkman & Samnee #7
WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST / COVER A: Chris Samnee, Matt Wilson
JANUARY 06 / 28 pages / FC/ T / $3.99
The Dragon's Claw has struck! Damage has been dealt! Owen and his family are reeling from the loss—and more danger lurks on the horizon!
Fire Power By Kirkman & Samnee, Vol. 2: Home Fire TP
WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST / COVER A: Chris Samnee, Matt Wilson
JANUARY 06 / 152 pages / FC/ T / $16.99
ALL-NEW series created by ROBERT KIRKMAN (THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE, OBLIVION SONG) and CHRIS SAMNEE (Daredevil, Black Widow)!The one who wields the fire power is destined to save the world, but Owen Johnson has turned his back on that life. He doesn't want the power. He never did. He only wants to raise his family and live his life, but unseen forces are at work to make that impossible. Danger lurks around every corner as Owen's past comes back to haunt him.
Collects FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #1-6
Getting It Together #4 (of 4)
WRITER: Omar Spahi, Sina Grace
ARTIST: Sina Grace, Mx. Struble, Jenny D. Fine
COVER A: Jenny D. Fine
JANUARY 06 / 36 pages / FC/ M / $4.99
Nipslip plays their best show in the midst of breakup deliberations. Jack’s former flame wants to get back together…with a very big string attached. Lauren faces her biggest enemy to date—herself. In this ultra-bigger-sized finale, seismic shifts occur for our favorite group of friends and family, and not everyone ends up staying in the Bay Area!
Haha #1
WRITER: W. Maxwell Prince
ARTIST: Vanesa R. Del Rey
COVER A: Nimit Malavia
JANUARY 13 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
ICE CREAM MAN writer W. MAXWELL PRINCE brings his signature style of one-shot storytelling to the world of clowns—and he’s invited SOME OF THE COMIC INDUSTRY’S BEST ARTISTS to join him for the ride.HAHA is a genre-jumping, throat-lumping look at the sad, scary, hilarious life of those who get paid to play the fool—but these ain’t your typical jokers.
With issues drawn by VANESA DEL REY (REDLANDS), GABRIEL WALTA (Vision), ROGER LANGRIDGE (Thor), and more, HAHA peeks under the big top, over the rainbow, and even inside a balloon to tell a wide-ranging slew of stories about "funny" men and women, proving that some things are so sad you just have to laugh.
Home Sick Pilots #2
WRITER: Dan Watters
ARTIST / COVER A: Caspar Wijngaard
JANUARY 13 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
The Old James House has lost its ghosts. With her new powers, it’s up to Ami to bring them back…whether they want to come home or not. Even when they’re really big ghosts wrapped in metal, with lots of sharp edges and things.
Inkblot #5
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Emma Kubert, Rusty Gladd
JANUARY 06 / 24 pages / FC/ T / $3.99
The mysterious cat wanders further backward in time into an ancient jungle. Ten young sorcerers make camp, but the youngest of the group wanders off in search of a cute little cat.
Kick-Ass Vs. Hit-Girl #3
WRITER: Steve Niles
ARTIST: Marcelo Frusin
COVER A / COVER B: John Romita Jr.
JANUARY 13 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl CLASH in the third issue of this explosive arc. Mindy's armed to serve her own brand of vigilante justice, just like Big Daddy taught her. Ready to slay the Dave imposter and leave Albuquerque's criminal empire in ruins.
Killadelphia #12
WRITER: Rodney Barnes
ARTIST: Luis Nct, Jason Shawn Alexander
COVER A: Jason Shawn Alexander
COVER B: Todd McFarlane
COVER C: Bill Sienkiewicz
JANUARY 20 / 40 pages / FC/ M / $4.99
"BURN BABY BURN," ConclusionThe smash-hit 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, reaches its shocking second-arc conclusion!
Jupiter and Abigail have decimated the city of brotherly love, and as their reign of terror reaches its climax, things look bleak for our heroes. If Philadelphia stands any chance of survival, James Sangster Sr. and son will have to reach out to the one person they’d never ally themselves with, or else no one will survive the night. But will that be enough to save them, or will the casualties continue?
Also includes part six of the horrifying werewolf back-up story "ELYSIUM GARDENS"!
A Man Among Ye #4
WRITER: Stephanie Phillips
ARTIST / COVER A: Craig Cermak
JANUARY 13 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99
Pirate queens Anne Bonny and Mary Read, along with their all-female crew of buccaneers, are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea as both their former pirate partners and the might of the British Empire close in on them. As the Battle of Nassau rages with cutlasses and cannons, where do the loyalties of Calico Jack Rackham lie? Will Jack be Anne and Mary’s savior or their doom. Writer Stephanie Phillips (Butcher of Paris, Heavy Metal) and artist Craig Cermak (Voltron) continue their pirate adventure!
The Marked, Vol. 2: Origins TP
WRITER: Brian Haberlin, David Hine
ARTIST: Brian Haberlin, Geirrod van Dyke
COVER A: Geirrod van Dyke, Brian Haberlin
JANUARY 20 / 160 pages / FC/ M / $16.99
As they count their losses following their battle against the Sphere of Power, The Marked explore their origins, following a thread of tales starting with the rescue of Lovecraft from the mysterious Kah-Loh-Lu, back through history to the first woman to be Marked with the power of magic.Collects THE MARKED #6-10
Monstress #31
WRITER: Marjorie Liu
ARTIST / COVER A: Sana Takeda
JANUARY 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
The start of a new arc! Maika always knew that her decision to involve herself in the battle of Ravenna would have repercussions, and now she begins to pay the price. War isn’t the only thing she has to fear—the political intrigue of the Dusk and Dawn Courts might be far more dangerous.
Nailbiter Returns #9
WRITER: Joshua Williamson
ARTIST / COVER A: Adam Guzowski, Mike Henderson
JANUARY 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
Who is the mastermind behind the resurrection of the Buckaroo Butchers? Why do they hate the Nailbiter? The Nailbiter and family must uncover their secrets before they turn a whole city into raging serial killers!
Post Americana #2 (of 7)
WRITER: Steve Skroce
ARTIST / COVER A: Steve Skroce, Dave Stewart
JANUARY 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
From MAESTROS creator and WE STAND ON GUARD co-creator.Carolyn and Mike's mission to stop the new president is interrupted when they're captured by a gang of CANNIBAL MANIACS.They're not just on the menu, they're dinner theatre too. And these maneaters love to play with their food.
Rain Like Hammers #1 (of 5)
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Brandon Graham
JANUARY 20 / 56 pages / FC/ M / $4.99
KING CITY AND PROPHET writer and artist BRANDON GRAHAM returns with an all-new OVERSIZED FIVE-ISSUE SERIES!Eugene is a new inhabitant of Elephant, a walking city on the desert world of Crown Majesty. Far from friends and family, he spends most of his time navigating melancholy daydreams, toying with alien technology, and researching the best places to find high-quality fast food. At best, his life is lonely and monotonous—but all of that changes when a mysterious force begins destroying Crown Majesty’s walking cities!
HI-FI-SCI-FI MYSTERY! AND DISTANT-FUTURE VENDING MACHINES!
Rat Queens #24
WRITER: Ryan Ferrier
ARTIST: Casey Silver, Moritat
COVER A: Marco Lesko, Priscilla Petraites
JANUARY 06 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
What good is a funhouse if it doesn't shatter bonds and torture souls? As the realm continues to spiral into anarchy in the wake of the Void, the Rat Queens begin the final stages of their ultimate quest—one which reaches the madness of their minds.
Savage Dragon #256
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Erik Larsen
JANUARY 13 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"WAKE THE DEAD"Bellco Chemicals has been working in secret to raise the dead. But things don’t always go as planned, as their most successful test subject breaks free from his confinement and heads north in search of his killer.
Savage Dragon Archives, Vol. 10 TP
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Erik Larsen
JANUARY 06 / 528 pages / BW/ M / $24.99
Collecting Malcolm Dragon’s greatest adventures. After aliens are outlawed in the United States, Malcolm Dragon and his family are forced to head to the Great White North and find a new home in the city of Toronto, but building a new life is anything but easy. New foes and new challenges face the newlyweds. Sex-Bots, Buffalo Men, the return of the Vicious Circle, Captain Tootsie, a reality TV show, and raging hormones make for the wildest, craziest SAVAGE DRAGON run to date, all in glorious black and white! Comes with our highest possible recommendation.Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #226-250
The Scumbag #4
WRITER: Rick Remender
ARTIST / COVER A: Roland Boschi, Moreno Dinisio
COVER B: Duncan Fegredo
JANUARY 20 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
"JAZZ APPLE ARMAGEDDON," Part FourThe hottest party around is in full swing, and Ernie’s on the guest list! With Sister Mary there to keep him on track and Scorpionus agents in sight, what’s the worst that could happen? Dress is optional—scumbaggery is guaranteed.
Seven To Eternity #16
WRITER: Rick Remender
ARTIST / COVER A: Jerome Opeña, Matt Hollingsworth
COVER B: André Lima Araújo, Matt Hollingsworth
COVER C: Jerome Opeña
JANUARY 20 / 32 pages / FC/ T / $3.99
"SPRINGS OF ZHAL," Part ThreeIn the penultimate issue of RICK REMENDER and JEROME OPEÑA’s fantasy epic, the honor of the Osidis family is put to a final test as offers are presented and an even greater threat is unleashed.
Spawn #314
WRITER / COVER B: Todd McFarlane
ARTIST / COVER C: Carlo Barberi
COVER A: Francesco Mattina
COVER D: Greg Capullo
COVER E: Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo
JANUARY 27 / 32 pages / FC/ T / $2.99
"CHAIN GANG," Part OneINTRODUCING A NEW SUPER-TEAM...the CHAIN GANG!Gunslinger Spawn Medieval Spawn The Reaper Ninja Spawn
Stillwater By Zdarsky & Pérez #5
WRITER: Chip Zdarsky
ARTIST: Ramón K. Pérez, Mike Spicer
COVER A: Ramón K. Pérez
JANUARY 20 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
While the rest of the world moves on, a group of concerned citizens decides that their town can’t keep its secret forever. Can they convince the Judge that it’s time for a change in Stillwater?
That Texas Blood, Vol. 1 TP
WRITER: Chris Condon
ARTIST / COVER A: Jacob Phillips
JANUARY 13 / 168 pages / FC/ M / $9.99
Sheriff Joe Bob Coates questions his effectiveness as the aging lawman of Ambrose County, Texas as chaos descends following an explosive highway confrontation and the mysterious death of local rogue Travis Terrill. Michael Lark (LAZARUS, Daredevil) calls the series "The best damn comic I've read in years."Collects THAT TEXAS BLOOD #1-6
Unearth #9
WRITER: Cullen Bunn, Kyle Strahm
ARTIST / COVER A: Baldemar Rivas
JANUARY 06 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
All paths converge and terrible things come to light. Frankie must choose between saving her new family and stopping the plans of Henry Thomas and his followers.
Universe!, Vol. 1 HC
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Albert Monteys
JANUARY 20 / 208 pages / FC/ M / $29.99
The Eisner-nominated series of self-contained, and somehow connected, sci-fi tales involving alien life, robot love, corporate greed, and travels through time, space, and perception. Collects UNIVERSE! (digital edition) #1-59’25" x 6’93" landscape format
The Walking Dead Deluxe #6
WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST / COVER B: Dave McCaig, Tony Moore
COVER A: Dave McCaig, David Finch
COVER C: Dave McCaig, Charlie Adlard
COVER D: Julian Totino Tedesco
JANUARY 06 / 36 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
After last issue's walker attack on the camp, the survivors are left to bury the dead, and tensions between Rick and Shane build to a life-altering confrontation! This deluxe presentation in STUNNING FULL COLOR also features another installment of Cutting Room Floor and creator commentary.
The Walking Dead Deluxe #7
WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST: Dave McCaig, Charlie Adlard
COVER A: Dave McCaig, David Finch
COVER B: Dave McCaig, Tony Moore
COVER C: Dave McCaig, Arthur Adams
JANUARY 20 / 36 pages / FC/ M / $3.99
As winter sets in, Rick and the survivors discover that the walkers all around them are the least of their worries. Plus, the first appearance of Tyreese, and the debut of new series artist, CHARLIE ADLARD! This guy’s got a real future!
