Solicitations for October 2021

Adventureman #6

WRITER: Matt Fraction
ARTIST / COVER A: Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ E / $3.99

"A FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK," Part One

Claire Connell has become the new Adventureman, thus awakening a long-lost ally and rousing some long-gone ghosts from the Adventure Age that have unfinished business…

Ant #1

WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A / COVER B / COVER C / COVER D / COVER E / COVER F / COVER G / COVER H: Erik Larsen

OCTOBER 20 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99

"ANT: WHO SHE IS AND HOW SHE CAME TO BE!" Erik Larsen takes on a whole new wall-crawler! ANT’s epic adventure kicks off with this all-new origin issue! A new ongoing title by ERIK LARSEN.

Ascender, Vol. 4: Star Seed TP

WRITER: Jeff Lemire
ARTIST / COVER A: Dustin Nguyen

OCTOBER 06 / 104 pages / FC/ M / $12.99

The epic space fantasy saga from creators JEFF LEMIRE and DUSTIN NGUYEN that began in the pages of DESCENDER comes to a spectacular conclusion!

As Mother rallies her forces to wipe out the resistance, our heroes meet an old friend who reveals the untold secrets of the universe. With the fate of all things hanging in the balance, who will remain standing when the forces of magic and technology collide?

Collects ASCENDER #15-18

Bitter Root, Vol. 3: Legacy TP

WRITER: David F. Walker, Chuck Brown
ARTIST: Sofie Dodgson, Sanford Greene
COVER A: Sanford Greene

OCTOBER 27 / 152 pages / FC/ M / $17.99

The monster-hunting Sangerye family has faced terrifying challenges in their fight to protect humanity, and while they have suffered pain and loss, they have never been defeated. That is about to change. A great evil has invaded Earth—and the Sangeryes are not prepared for the battle they must face. But if they cannot protect the world, who can?

See the Harlem Renaissance as you never have before as the Eisner Award-winning series continues!

Collects BITTER ROOT #11-15

Chu #9

WRITER: John Layman
ARTIST / COVER A: Dan Boultwood

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

"(SHE) DRUNK HISTORY," Part Four

"Steal the priceless painting, Saffron Chu," the mob boss says, "or I put a bullet in your head and the heads of your entire crew."

"Where can I find this painting?" Saffron asks.

His answer: "1808."

Crossover #9

WRITER: Donny Cates
ARTIST / COVER A: Dee Cunniffe, Geoff Shaw, John J. Hill

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99

"MEANWHILE" Part Two

The hunt is on! Ellie and Ryan continue their deadly ride along with two of comics' finest as the brutal comic superstar slayings continue! What beloved comic book creator will die next?! Is it me? Could be!! It's a bloodbath over here, kids! Fun!

Deadly Class, Vol. 10: Save Your Generation TP

WRITER: Rick Remender
ARTIST / COVER A: Wes Craig

OCTOBER 20 / 136 pages / FC/ M / $15.99

"SAVE YOUR GENERATION"

Everyone’s favorite assassin undergrads are back! It’s a new era, but old habits die hard—and old grudges die even harder. Can the latchkey kids of a forgotten generation find their footing in a world that can’t understand them and doesn't care to try?

Collects DEADLY CLASS #45-48

Deep Beyond #9 (of 12)

WRITER: David Goy, Mirka Andolfo
ARTIST / COVER A: Andrea Broccardo
COVER B: Mirka Andolfo

OCTOBER 13 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99

The situation for Paul and his human followers is escalating quickly. Caught in a dangerous crossfire, they no longer know who they can trust. Could the solution they seek come from someone they thought lost to the distant past? Only one thing is certain: they are in serious trouble.

The Department of Truth, Vol. 2: The City Upon a Hill TP

WRITER: James Tynion IV
ARTIST / COVER A: Martin Simmonds

OCTOBER 27 / 176 pages / FC/ M / $16.99

Cole Turner thought he’d joined the right side in the war for the Truth. But the more he learns about Lee Harvey Oswald’s tenure leading the Department, the less sure he is. And as Tulpas start to gain a stronger foothold in the real world, Cole’s time to decide where he stands is running out.

The second arc of smash-hit series THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH from JAMES TYNION IV (Batman) and MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) is collected here!

Collects THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #8-13

Destroy All Monsters: A Reckless Book HC

WRITER: Ed Brubaker
ARTIST: Jacob Phillips, Sean Phillips
COVER A: Sean Phillips

OCTOBER 20 / 144 pages / FC/ M / $24.99

The next book in the red-hot RECKLESS series is here!

"Oh man, this book pushed every crime fiction button for me...Bliss." —PATTON OSWALT


Bestselling crime noir masters ED BRUBAKER and SEAN PHILLIPS bring us a new original graphic novel starring troublemaker-for-hire Ethan Reckless.

It's 1988, and Ethan has been hired for his strangest case yet: finding the secrets of a Los Angeles real estate mogul. How hard could that be, right? But what starts as a deep dive into the life of a stranger will soon take a deadly turn, and Ethan will risk everything that still matters to him.

Another smash hit from the award-winning creators of RECKLESS, PULP, MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES, CRIMINAL, and KILL OR BE KILLED—and a must-have for all BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS fans!

Echolands #2 Raw Cut Edition

WRITER: J.H. Williams III, W. Haden Blackman
ARTIST: J.H. Williams III, Todd Klein
COVER A: J.H. Williams III
COVER B: Alison Sampson

OCTOBER 27 / 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 companions—Cor, Caniff, Castrum, Dena, Rabbit, and Rosa—are on the run from the Wizard, Teros Demond, and his terrifying daughter. Why is the Wizard willing to kill to regain his stolen gem? Can Hope and her crew escape the strange robots lurking in the tunnels beneath San Francisco? And will they survive the pirate captain Bloody Gums’ dastardly betrayal?

Echolands #3

WRITER: J.H. Williams III, W. Haden Blackman
ARTIST: J.H. Williams III, Todd Klein, Dave Stewart
COVER A: J.H. Williams III
COVER B: Taki Soma, Michael Avon Oeming

OCTOBER 27 / 44 pages / FC/ M / $4.99

THE MAJOR IMAGE COMICS EVENT OF 2021 CONTINUES…

Desperate to escape the Wizard's magical assassin, Hope Redhood, Cor, Castrum, Dena, and Rosa seek safe harbor with the crime lord and self-proclaimed deity Romulus. But will Hope and Romulus’s turbulent history doom the rest of the crew? And can even a demi-god in super powered armor stop the Wizard’s relentless daughter? And what has happened to Rabbit?

The Essential Guide to Comic Book Lettering

WRITER: Nate Piekos

OCTOBER 20 / 256 pages / FC/ E / $16.99

Award-winning comic book letterer and founder of Blambot.com NATE PIEKOS provides in-depth tips and techniques for modern digital comic book lettering. From creating your own lettering templates and developing design skills to crafting emotive dialogue and dynamic sound effects, PIEKOS offers a comprehensive look at what it means to build a lettering career in the comics industry today.

Featuring a foreword by famed X-Men letterer TOM ORZECHOWSKI.

TRIM SIZE: 8.5" x 10.875"

Fire Power By Kirkman & Samnee #16

WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST / COVER A: Matthew Wilson, Chris Samnee

OCTOBER 06 / 28 pages / FC/ T / $3.99

The most vulnerable are the most at risk. The Serpent’s Omen STRIKES!

The Good Asian #6 (of 10)

WRITER: Pornsak Pichetshote
ARTIST: Alexandre Tefenkgi, Lee Loughridge
COVER A: Dave Johnson
COVER B: David Choe

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

On the run from the police, Edison Hark heads to the only person he can for help—and confronts a long-avoided past.

Featuring a variant cover by renowned fine artist and star of FX’s Choe Show, DAVID CHOE.

"Both important and incredibly fun. Don’t miss it." —Scott Snyder (NOCTERRA, Batman)

Gunslinger Spawn #1

WRITER: Todd McFarlane, Aleš Kot
ARTIST: Kevin Keane, Brett Booth, Philip Tan
COVER A: Brett Booth
COVER B: Todd McFarlane

OCTOBER 20 / 48 pages / FC/ T+ / $5.99

Introducing the launch of the second new monthly title spinning out of the SPAWN UNIVERSE, with one of the most popular characters in the entire SPAWN mythology! This book contains three separate GUNSLINGER stories, each taking a look at his journey through time—from the wild, wild west to the 21st century. Will his 200-year-old past come back to haunt him as he navigates the strange world of 2021? Get ready for the past and present to collide in this new ongoing title!

Hack/Slash Deluxe, Vol. 2 HC

WRITER: Tim Seeley
ARTIST: Emily Stone
COVER A: Matt Merhoff

OCTOBER 20 / 448 pages / FC/ M / $49.99

The HACK/SLASH collection readers have been waiting for! This second comprehensive omnibus contains the first 14 issues of the original ongoing series, plus the first annual, and features memorable encounters with some of Cassie’s most notorious slasher foes—including Acid Washed, Father Wrath, and the Georgia Peaches. Also includes a brand-new bonus story by TIM SEELEY!

Collects HACK/SLASH: THE SERIES #1-14 & HACK/SLASH ANNUAL #1, plus an ALL-NEW HACK/SLASH BONUS STORY

TRIM SIZE: 7.5" x 11.1"

Hellcop #1

WRITER / COVER F: Brian Haberlin
ARTIST: Brian Haberlin, Geirrod van Dyke
COVER A / COVER B / COVER C / COVER E: Geirrod van Dyke, Brian Haberlin

OCTOBER 20 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

"WELCOME TO HELL"

When mankind first broke through the walls between dimensions, nothing could have prepared them for what they would find in Known Reality Plane 1301-A: it was absolute Hell. Literally. A covert security force was quickly assembled to patrol the Hellplane and ensure that none of the nastier denizens made their way Earthside. They were dubbed the Pan-Dimensional Security Corps.

The HELLCOPS.

NOTE: Issue one will have SPAWN incentive covers.

Hellcop #1 Halloween 3D Special

WRITER: Brian Haberlin
ARTIST: Brian Haberlin, Geirrod van Dyke
COVER A: Geirrod van Dyke, Brian Haberlin

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $7.99

Celebrate the holiday with a 3D version of HELLCOP #1, including an exclusive Halloween-themed cover and a lovingly rendered full-color 3D interior. Comes bagged with 3D glasses.

Helm Greycastle, Book One TP

WRITER: Claire Napier, Henry Barajas
ARTIST / COVER A: Rahmat Handoko, Bryan Valenza

OCTOBER 13 / 168 pages / FC/ T+ / $19.99

New Latinx fantasy by HENRY BARAJAS, author of the critically acclaimed (LA VOZ DE M.A.Y.O.: TATA RAMBO). The last dragon prince has been abducted—kept prisoner by an unknown threat: AZTEC MEXICA! Helm Greycastle and his outsider comrades are here to save the prince—but are recruited by a resistance plotting to overthrow Montezuma. Will Greycastle help save the people of MEXICA or save the dragon prince and flee?BONUS! HELM GREYCASTLE includes role-playing games (5E compatible) written by TRISTAN J. TARWATER (Rolled & Told), GEOFFREY GOLDEN (Wet Hot American Summer: Fantasy Camp), MATT HAWKINS (THINK TANK), and art by JEN VAUGHN (Goosebumps: Download and Die)!Collects HELM GREYCASTLE #1-4

Hey Kids! Comics!, Vol. II: Prophets & Loss #6 (of 6)

WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Howard Chaykin

OCTOBER 06 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

For decades, every new generation has just been younger players taking over dead men’s jobs. But now, a new breed genuinely innovates—and renders the old guys useless while they’re still walking.

Home Sick Pilots #10

WRITER: Dan Watters
ARTIST / COVER A: Caspar Wijngaard
COVER B: Sweeney Boo

OCTOBER 13 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

It’s the Home Sick Pilots vs. the Nuclear Bastards in a final battle of the bands that could well be the final battle of the bands on the planet. No advance tickets, drink tokens available at the door.

Ice Cream Man #26

WRITER: W. Maxwell Prince
ARTIST / COVER A: Chris O’Halloran, Martín Morazzo
COVER B: Alex Eckman-Lawn

OCTOBER 20 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

"UNFORTUNATE ANCESTRY"Some families are completely sideways.

Inkblot, Vol. 2 TP

WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Emma Kubert, Rusty Gladd

OCTOBER 06 / 144 pages / FC/ T / $16.99

Oblivious to the profound grief it has caused the Seeker, the cat continues to meander through time and space, wherever its mood takes it. Occasionally evasive and consistently playful, it threatens to destroy what little control the sorcerers have over the realms and unravel what truths the Seeker knows of magic itself.

Collects INKBLOT #7-12

Jules Verne's Lighthouse TP

WRITER: Brian Haberlin, David Hine
ARTIST: Brian Haberlin, Geirrod van Dyke
COVER A: Geirrod van Dyke, Brian Haberlin

OCTOBER 13 / 168 pages / FC/ M / $16.99

In this adaptation of the JULES VERNE classic, set in the year 2717, the Lighthouse is a supercomputer the size of a skyscraper that guides spacecraft through a turbulent sea of wormholes. Maria Vasquez has chosen this isolated base to escape her troubled past, but now she and her glitchy nanny bot, Moses, are the only ones who can stop a crew of murderous pirates from seizing the most devastating weapons ever created.

Collects JULES VERNE’S LIGHTHOUSE #1-5

Select praise for JULES VERNE’S LIGHTHOUSE:"Jules Verne's: Lighthouse gets a sci-fi twist and casts readers into the high seas of outer space for a swashbuckling cyberpunk saga."—Space.com

"Brings Verne's vision to life in a sleek and colorful way that will appease fans."—ComicBook.com

"A bold take on a classic, infusing science fiction elements into an already thrilling tale."—Monkeys Fighting Robots

Jupiter's Legacy: Requiem #5 (of 12)

WRITER: Mark Millar
ARTIST / COVER A: Tommy Lee Edwards
COVER B / COVER C: Kevin Maguire

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

The aliens Lady Liberty found in space come to Earth and explain that their origins are identical to our world’s heroes. Is there someone out there seeding the universe with superheroes? And for what purpose? Meanwhile, Skyfox is back doing what he does best, and that’s fighting superheroes. But will his family ever forgive him?

Killadelphia #18

WRITER: Rodney Barnes
ARTIST / COVER A: Jason Shawn Alexander
COVER B: Simon Bisley

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

Nominated for an Eisner Award for Best New Series!

"Home Is Where The Hatred Is," Part Six

The sold-out, critically acclaimed horror series reaches its stunning arc three conclusion! 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.

A reckoning is at hand! Now, with all players on the board, vampire queen Abigail stands off against her ex-husband John Adams and a vengeful Thomas Jefferson! All while Jimmy Sangster’s soul and his unborn child’s life hang in the balance! Will Jimmy regain his humanity, or will he be lost to the night forever?!

Also includes the next chapter of "Elysium Gardens," the terrifying werewolf tie-in comic with art by fan-favorite CHRISTOPHER MITTEN!

King Spawn #3

WRITER: Sean Lewis
ARTIST: Javier Fernandez
COVER A: Jonathan Glapion
COVER B: Todd McFarlane

OCTOBER 20 / 24 pages / FC/ T+ / $2.99

New fan-favorite creative team LEWIS & FERNANDEZ continue their dark trek into a world beginning to come undone at the seams. Enemies have begun to unite as the battle for the gates of Hell continues to escalate. And Kincaid is back, but what does he want, and what role does he need Spawn to play in his creation of a new world?

Luther Strode: The Complete Series TP

WRITER: Justin Jordan, Tradd Moore
ARTIST: Tradd Moore, Felipe Sobreiro
COVER A: Felipe Sobreiro, Tradd Moore

OCTOBER 20 / 544 pages / FC/ M / $39.99

TENTH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION

"This book is gore-ious." —Comic Book Resources

Luther Strode is an average teenage nerd until he sends away for the Hercules Method, a bodybuilding course that promises to give him the body of his dreams. But the powers he unleashes make him a target for a murder cult as old as mankind, cost him almost everything, and take him across the world in the fight to take back his life.

Collects THE STRANGE TALENT OF LUTHER STRODE, THE LEGEND OF LUTHER STRODE, and THE LEGACY OF LUTHER STRODE

M.O.M.: Mother of Madness #3 (of 3)

WRITER: Emilia Clarke, Marguerite Bennett
ARTIST: Leila Leiz
COVER A: Jo Ratcliffe

OCTOBER 27 / 40 pages / FC/ M / $4.99

Game Of Thrones superstar EMILIA CLARKE concludes the FINAL ISSUE of the OVERSIZED THREE-ISSUE MINISERIES! Maya’s son was kidnapped by the treacherous traffickers, and now it’s up to her and her misfit mob of BFFs—if she can escape her enemies and her past! Who’s gonna clean up this mess?!

Made in Korea #5 (of 6)

WRITER: Jeremy Holt
ARTIST / COVER A: George Schall

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

DEREGISTER YOUR PROXY
You can deregister your Proxy if you no longer want to keep it.

1. From the manufacturer’s website, login with your account credentials.
2. Go to Manage Your Content and Devices.
3. Click Devices.
4. Click Deregister. This will remove all content from your child, and many features will not work.

A Man Among Ye #7

WRITER: Stephanie Phillips
ARTIST / COVER A: Josh George, John Kalisz
COVER B: Leisha Riddel

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99

Seeking a mysterious treasure at the urging of an even more mysterious woman, Anne Bonny and her crew of cutthroat ladies head back to the high seas. But will they find untold gold and jewels where X marks the spot, or is something far more sinister waiting for them?

Man-Eaters: The Cursed #4 (of 5)

WRITER: Chelsea Cain
ARTIST: Kate Niemczyk, Lia Miternique
COVER A / COVER B: Lia Miternique

OCTOBER 13 / 28 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99

"BLOOD MAGICK"

Maude and Burt follow clues that lead them to the root cavity of the Old Tree and into the underground labyrinth below the island. Burt is annoying and Maude is brave. But then, the comic is written from her perspective.

The Me You Love In The Dark #3 (of 5)

WRITER: Skottie Young
ARTIST / COVER A: Jorge Corona

OCTOBER 06 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

Ro becomes even more intimate with whoever, or whatever, is haunting the old house as she finds the spark of inspiration for her most personal paintings yet.

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 #4 (of 12)

WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Mirka Andolfo

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

Paprika is shocked by the revelation she had—a real bombshell on a USB stick. She starts asking herself questions about the very foundations of her way of life. It would be a good time to talk to a friend…if only she had any. But there are other ways to find comfort. Maybe.

Nita Hawes' Nightmare Blog #1

WRITER: Rodney Barnes
ARTIST: Patric Reynolds, Jason Shawn Alexander
COVER A: Well-Bee
COVER B: Jason Shawn Alexander
COVER C: Francesco Mattina
COVER D: Patric Reynolds

OCTOBER 20 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

"THE FIRE NEXT TIME," Part One
From 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.

Jimmy Sangster might have left Maryland for the vampire-infested city of "Killadelphia," but there is still untold evil lurking the streets of Baltimore. The demon Corson has surfaced from the underworld to possess a once-wronged man, and his vengeance will come at the cost of humanity’s despair! But Jimmy’s former lover Nita Hawes—a woman with demons of her own—has begun a quest to root the evil out of her city. Guided by the ghost of her dead brother, she must come to terms with her own past, lest she join her brother in a state worse than death!

Nocterra, Vol. 1: Full Throttle Dark TP

WRITER: Scott Snyder
ARTIST / COVER A: Tomeu Morey, Tony Daniel

OCTOBER 13 / 168 pages / FC/ M / $9.99

It’s been 10 years since Val Riggs saw the sun swallowed up by darkness. Ten years since nearly everyone she knew was infected and changed into hideous shades. Now a ferryman providing transport for people and goods, she traverses the deadly unlit roads in her eighteen-wheeler, taking on whatever evils the night provides. When the promise of an illuminated sanctuary crosses her path, Val must undergo a journey far beyond the limits of any ferryman before her. But with a loved one in the throes of infection, time is running short…

Legendary creators SCOTT SNYDER (Dark Knights: Death Metal, WYTCHES) and TONY S. DANIEL (Batman, Deathstroke) unveil horrors beyond any shade in this pulse-pounding new ONGOING SERIES.

Collects NOCTERRA #1-6

Select praise for NOCTERRA:

"An amazing example of what top-tier creative talent can do."—ScreenRant

"A great post-apocalyptic hook, the art is gorgeous."—SYFY WIRE

"A full throttle, Mad Max-type adventure."—Forbes

"Thrilling."—Comic Book Resources

"My favorite thing SCOTT SNYDER's done since WYTCHES...and I legitimately think this might be TONY DANIEL's best work to date."—JAMES TYNION IV

"An apocalyptic monster hunt you won't want to miss!"—MARGUERITE BENNETT

"A big-budget shadowy apocalypse...Go see."—KIERON GILLEN

"It's as good as you have heard. It's actually better. Everyone else is driving a Kia Sportage and this is a Porsche. You will enjoy it!"—GAIL SIMONE

Oblivion Song by Kirkman & De Felici #34

WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST: Annalisa Leoni, Lorenzo De Felici
COVER A: Lorenzo De Felici

OCTOBER 27 / 28 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99

The war with the Kuthaal intensifies after Nathan’s actions in Los Angeles. Could this mean the end of all life on Earth? The stakes have never been higher! Only three issues left! Who will survive to the final issue—if anyone?

Oddly Normal, Book 4 TP

WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Otis Frampton

OCTOBER 13 / 136 pages / FC/ E / $12.99

Oddly’s adventures in Fignation continue as two mysterious figures from the past return to cause trouble for her and her friends.

Ordinary Gods #4

WRITER: Joe Clark, Kyle Higgins
ARTIST / COVER A: Frank William, Felipe Watanabe

OCTOBER 13 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

In Paris, the search for the Trickster continues. The awakened gods are closer than they’ve ever been to reuniting the Five—but what if the Trickster finds them first?

Paper Girls: The Complete Story TP

WRITER: Brian K. Vaughan
ARTIST: Cliff Chiang, Matt Wilson
COVER A: Cliff Chiang

OCTOBER 27 / 784 pages / FC/ T+ / $49.99

Finally, the entire Eisner Award-winning epic in one complete volume, featuring a new cover from co-creator CLIFF CHIANG!

Four twelve-year-old newspaper delivery girls from the year 1988 uncover the most important story of all time. Suburban drama and otherworldly mysteries collide in this critically acclaimed series about nostalgia, first jobs, and the last days of childhood.

Collects PAPER GIRLS #1-30

Primordial #2 (of 6)

WRITER: Jeff Lemire
ARTIST / COVER A: Andrea Sorrentino
COVER B: Gabriel Hernández Walta

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

The thrilling new series from JEFF LEMIRE and ANDREA SORRENTINO, the award-winning creative team behind GIDEON FALLS, continues!

As Laika’s mission strays far from the launch plan, the origins of her involvement are illuminated. Back on Earth, Dr. Pembrook attempts to uncover the truth in West Berlin.

A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #1

WRITER: Rick Remender
ARTIST / COVER A: Chris O’Halloran, André Lima Araújo
COVER B: Tula Lotay

OCTOBER 06 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

A NEW ONGOING CRIME SERIES from the writer of DEADLY CLASS!

When an unassuming man stumbles upon a dark-web contract assassin’s vicious plot to kill an innocent target, he turns himself into one. The Professional meets Road to Perdition in this story of a family’s unlikely guardian being hunted by rich and powerful men who are used to getting away with everything.

Join New York Times bestselling writer RICK REMENDER (DEADLY CLASS, BLACK SCIENCE) and ANDRÉ ARAÚJO (GENERATION GONE, Man Plus) for a uniquely atmospheric murder mystery with sudden bouts of brutal violence.

The Scumbag, Vol. 2: Moonflower TP

WRITER: Rick Remender
ARTIST: Alex Riegel, Francesco Mobili, Bengal, Matias Bergara, Jonathan Wayshack
COVER A: Greg Tocchini

OCTOBER 27 / 144 pages / FC/ M / $16.99

"MOONFLOWER"The world, once again, rests in the hands of the worst person on it! Ernie Ray Clementine—a profane, illiterate, drug-addicted biker—accidentally received a power-imbuing serum, making him the world’s most powerful super spy. This time, Ernie is going to the moon to stop MADAM HIVE—leader of an evil hippie cult, THE MOONFLOWER—who plans to use a mind-altering love-ray to transform every human on Earth into a like-minded hippie.

Collects THE SCUMBAG #6-10

Second Chances #3

WRITER: Ricky Mammone
ARTIST / COVER A: Max Bertolini

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / BW/ M / $3.99

The sordid history of Leblanc and Miss Nobody’s messy affair is finally revealed in a flashback to Rio. Surprisingly, a healthy relationship cannot be forged on a foundation of gunplay, heavy drugs, and deep, dark secrets. Go figure.

The Silver Coin, Vol. 1 TP

WRITER: Kelly Thompson, Jeff Lemire, Chip Zdarsky, Ed Brisson, Michael Walsh
ARTIST / COVER A: Michael Walsh

OCTOBER 06 / 128 pages / FC/ M / $16.99

The story starts with a failing rock band whose fortune changes overnight when they find the mysterious Silver Coin. Next, it helps handle some mean girls at sleep-away camp. Follow the curious token as it changes hands over centuries—from Puritan New England to the scavenged junklands of 2467—and discover how much pain a cursed coin can purchase.

Eisner-winning artist MICHAEL WALSH (Star Wars, Black Hammer/Justice League) teams with all-star collaborators—CHIP ZDARSKY (STILLWATER), KELLY THOMPSON (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), ED BRISSON (Old Man Logan), and JEFF LEMIRE (GIDEON FALLS)—on this new ONGOING horror anthology series for mature readers.

Collects THE SILVER COIN #1-5

Select praise for THE SILVER COIN:"Takes classic tropes and injects them with a punk rock energy."—AIPT"Top notch, delivering solid character work, incredible artwork, and an intriguing story."—Horror DNA"An engrossing tale."—ComicBook.com"A fantastic modern horror anthology. This first installment is sort of an updated version of Hans Christian Andersen's The Red Shoes, by way of Tenacious D's The Pick of Destiny, but way better than that sounds."—Comicon"Dark and twisted and hits on all the right tones."—Monkeys Fighting Robots

Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton #5

WRITER: Kyle Starks
ARTIST / COVER A: Chris Schweizer
COVER B: Francesco Francavilla

OCTOBER 13 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

"...what a perfect comic." —STEVE ORLANDO (COMMANDERS IN CRISIS)

My friends, let me keep it super simple for you: in this issue, you get 20 PAGES OF MASSIVE KUNG FU ACTION, as our now-unified six former sidekicks go toe to toe in a tidal wave of angry stuntmen looking for revenge…and for blood! It’s going to be very good. Very awesome.

Spawn #323

WRITER / COVER B: Todd McFarlane
ARTIST: Carlo Barberi
COVER A: Björn Barends

OCTOBER 27 / 24 pages / FC/ T / $2.99

Spawn, now alone, is free to pursue those that have made it their mission to hurt the people he cares about the most. And if Heaven and Hell were not enough for him to battle…a new force, bigger even than those two, is growing. Will Spawn have to join forces with those he hates the most?

Plus, the return of another classic villain from Spawn’s past makes an unexpected appearance!

St. Mercy #3 (of 4)

WRITER: John Zuur Platten
ARTIST / COVER A: Atilio Rojo

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ T+ / $3.99

As Frank Danton and his gang confront Mercy and her father about the Incan gold, they violently search the mission seeking the ancient treasure. Meanwhile, Toctollissica’s day of sacrifice has arrived. But will Supay, god of the underworld, discover the secret that the priests have been keeping for her? The lives of Mercy and Toctollissica merge through time, gold, and blood in this penultimate issue.

Summoners War, Vol. 1 TP

WRITER: Justin Jordan
ARTIST / COVER A: Luca Claretti, Giovanna Niro

OCTOBER 27 / 128 pages / FC/ T / $16.99

Skybound dives into the wondrous world of SUMMONERS WAR, the popular mobile game where magical monsters are summoned in a never-ending battle of good vs. evil!

Rai knows there’s only one way out of her nothing town—to become a summoner! But when she’s recruited by Abuus Dein as an apprentice, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime and is thrust into a war for the fate of the world.

Journey to Alea alongside JUSTIN JORDAN (THE STRANGE TALENT OF LUTHER STRODE, REAVER) and newcomer LUCA CLARETTI for an action-packed fantasy perfect for new readers.

Collects SUMMONERS WAR: LEGACY #1-6

That Texas Blood #11

WRITER: Chris Condon
ARTIST / COVER A: Jacob Phillips

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

"EVERSAUL, 1981," Part Five

A freak thunderstorm descends on West Texas as Joe Bob and Eversaul confront the Cult of Night.

Time Before Time #6

WRITER: Rory McConville, Declan Shalvey
ARTIST: Declan Shalvey, Chris O’Halloran
COVER A: Declan Shalvey
COVER B: David O'Sullivan
COVER C: Mike Del Mundo

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

Oscar Gomez is on the hunt for a Syndicate deserter hiding out in the year 1994. Can he rely on the local Syndicate network to track the deserter down?

This standalone story features art by series co-creator DECLAN SHALVEY!

Time Before Time, Vol. 1 TP

WRITER: Rory McConville, Declan Shalvey
ARTIST: Joe Palmer, Chris O’Halloran
COVER A: Declan Shalvey

OCTOBER 20 / 136 pages / FC/ M / $16.99

2140. To escape a world with no future, many turn to the Syndicate—a criminal organization that, for the right price, will smuggle you back in time to the promise of a better yesterday. Tatsuo, a Syndicate smuggler, wants to leave his life of crime behind, but when an FBI agent disrupts his escape plan, they both find themselves hunted across time by his former employers.

A mix of SAGA and Looper, TIME BEFORE TIME is a sci-fi crime tale that proves the one thing you can never escape is your past.

Collects TIME BEFORE TIME #1-5

Trover Saves The Universe #3

WRITER / ARTIST / COVER A: Tess Stone

OCTOBER 13 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

Based on the acclaimed video game by Rick & Morty co-creator Justin Roiland!

In exchange for key information about Gaff’s murderer, Klover and Bo take a new job from Voy Arr Peeking, a strange alien with a very…specific kink. (But hey, who are we to judge!) Featuring the twisted origin of the murderous Dr. Kill!

Ultramega by James Harren, Vol. 1 TP

WRITER / COVER A: James Harren
ARTIST: James Harren, Dave Stewart

OCTOBER 13 / 208 pages / FC/ M / $19.99

A cosmic plague has spread, transforming everyday people into violent, monstrous kaiju. Only the Ultramega—three individuals imbued with incredible powers—hold the line against this madness. Their battles level cities and leave untold horror in their wake. Now, the final reckoning approaches for the Ultramega…but is this a war they can even win?

Fight monsters and stand with humanity in this new Skybound Original from the greatest artist of his generation, JAMES HARREN (RUMBLE, BPRD) and Eisner Award-winning colorist DAVE STEWART (Black Hammer).

Collects ULTRAMEGA BY JAMES HARREN #1-4

Select praise for ULTRAMEGA: "An absolute powerhouse debut and easily the most ambitious and refined new comic of 2021 thus far."—ComicBook.com"Takes sentai sensibilities and kaiju level threats and uses them to terrifying effect."—Comic Book Resources"There may not be a better example of what the comic medium is capable of on stands this month—or frankly, this year."—Multiversity Comics"Gorgeous and horrifying visuals—an absolute must-read."—Comicon.com"The artwork shines throughout and the opening scenes mix the horror with some fun humor."—AIPT

Vinyl #5 (of 6)

WRITER: Doug Wagner
ARTIST / COVER A: Daniel Hillyard, Dave Stewart

OCTOBER 27 / 32 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

It’s time. Madeleine’s bunker of abominations comes face to face with Walter’s blood-crazed psychopaths.

Let them fight!

The Walking Dead Deluxe #24

WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST: Dave McCaig, Charlie Adlard
COVER A: Dave McCaig, David Finch
COVER B: Dave McCaig, Tony Moore
COVER C: Julian Totino Tedesco

OCTOBER 06 / 36 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

THE WALKING DEAD DELUXE hits its one-year anniversary! Something has happened to drive Rick over the edge, and there’s no turning back now.

This deluxe presentation in STUNNING FULL COLOR also features another installment of Cutting Room Floor and creator commentary.

The Walking Dead Deluxe #25

WRITER: Robert Kirkman
ARTIST / COVER B: Dave McCaig, Charlie Adlard
COVER A: Dave McCaig, David Finch
COVER C: Charlie Adlard

OCTOBER 27 / 36 pages / FC/ M / $3.99

Rick and Glenn venture outside the prison, and what they find will change this series FOREVER.