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April 2018 Collected Editions Solicits
DARK HORSE Dave McKean: Short Films HC
Dave McKean (W/A/Cover) On sale June 27 Best known for his work with Neil Gaiman and his Harvey Award-winning graphic novel Cages, comes this Blu-ray collection of Dave McKean’s surreal short films collected in a behind the scenes hardcover book. Dark Horse proudly presents Dave McKean’s short cinema on Blu-Rray included in a 9 1/2" x 11" hardcover book featuring photos, posters, stills, drawings, and more. A must-have for McKean fans! * * *
EC Archives: Weird Fantasy 3 HC Bill Gaines (W), Al Feldstein (W/A), Frank Frazetta (A), Wally Wood (A), Jack Kamen (A), Joe Orlando (A), Al Williamson (A), Carlos Badilla (C), and more On sale June 13 . * * * Moebius Library: Inside Moebius Part 2 HC Moebius (W/A) On sale June 6 * * *
Neil Gaiman’s A Study in Emerald HC Neil Gaiman (W), Rafael Albuquerque (W/A/Cover), Rafael Scavone (W), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale June 20 This supernatural mystery set in the world of Sherlock Holmes and Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos features a brilliant detective and his partner as they try to solve a horrific murder. This complex investigation takes the Baker Street investigators from the slums of Whitechapel all the way to the Queen’s Palace as they attempt to find the answers to this bizarre murder of cosmic horror! From the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, Nebula Award–winning, and New York Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman comes this graphic novel adaptation with art by Eisner award winning artist Rafael Albuquerque!* * *
Plants vs. Zombies Volume 10: Rumble at Lake Gumbo HC Paul Tobin (W), Ron Chan (A/Cover), Kevin Burkhalter (A), Christianne Goudreau (A), and Matt J. Rainwater (C) On sale June 13 * * *
Beanworld Omnibus Volume 1 TP
Larry Marder (W/A) On sale June 27 The iconic inhabitants of Larry Marder’s unique Beanworld universe are introduced in this complete collection of the Beanworld comic-book run! Join Mr. Spook, Professor Garbanzo, Beanish, and many others as they experience adventures in their world that prove, whether friends or adversaries, they are all ultimately dependent on each other for survival. Marder’s deceptively simple artwork illustrates a self-contained ecological fantasy realm with its own unique rules, truths, and lingo. Collects issues #1–#21. • The complete run of Larry’s Marder’s twenty-one Beanworld comics! * * *
ElfQuest: The Final Quest Volume 4 TP Wendy Pini (W/A/Cover), Richard Pini (W), and Sonny Strait (C) On sale June 27 A tribe of elves navigates friendships and dangerous enemies in a fantasy world of goblins, dwarves, fairies and humans! This is it—the startling conclusion to the most world-changing chapter in all of ElfQuest: Final Quest! It is time for the Palace of the High Ones to return the elves of the World of Two Moons to their original Star Home, but not all have chosen to go. As human invaders threaten the sacred Father Tree itself, in the heart of the Wolfriders’ home, freedom of choice comes with a terrible price. Volume 4 collects issues #19–#24 of The Final Quest.* * *
Empowered and the Soldier of Love TP Adam Warren (W) and Karla Diaz (A/Cover) On sale June 20 Crimefighters Empowered and Ninjette struggle with a superhero community fatally inflamed by rampant romance, courtesy of the passion powers of embittered “magical-girl” The Soldier of Love. If she prevails, love is toast! Collects Empowered and the Soldier of Love #1–3 plus Adam Warren’s “Pew! Pew! Pew!” Empowered one-shot. * * *
Hellboy: The Complete Short Stories Volume 1 TP Mike Mignola (W/A/Cover), John Byrne (W), Richard Corben (A), Duncan Fegredo (A), Mick McMahon (A), Gabriel Ba (A), Fabio Moon (A), Matt Hollingsworth (C), James Sinclair (C), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale June 13 In 1994 Mike Mignola released the first Hellboy series, Seed of Destruction, as Hellboy faced his supposed destiny as Beast of the Apocalypse. Before that, he’d spent fifty years fighting monsters as a somewhat carefree member of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. The Complete Short Stories volumes 1 & 2 present those early adventures. “The Crooked Man” and “Double Feature of Evil," both of which earned Mignola and his legendary collaborator Richard Corben Eisner Awards, are collected with the complete “Hellboy in Mexico” saga, featuring collaborations with Corben, Mick McMahon, Gabriel Ba, and Fabio Moon, as well as one of Mignola’s early masterpiece, “The Corpse.” This 368-page volume covers Hellboy’s adventures from 1947 to 1961.* * *
Hellboy Omnibus Volume 2: Strange Places TP Mike Mignola (W/A/Cover), Gary Gianni (W/A), Richard Corben, (A), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale June 20 The four-volume Hellboy Omnibus series along with the two volumes of The Complete Short Stories collect all of Mignola’s award-winning Hellboy stories in chronological order for a definitive reading experience. This 416-page volume covers Hellboy’s adventures from 1998 to 2005, reprinting Conqueror Worm, Strange Places, Into the Silent Sea, and “The Right Hand of Doom,” “Box Full of Evil,” and “Being Human” from The Right Hand of Doom and B.P.R.D.: Being Human.* * *
Hellboy And The B.P.R.D.: 1955 TP Mike Mignola (W), Chris Roberson (W), Shawn Martinbrough (A), Brian Churilla (A), Paolo Rivera (P/Cover), Joe Rivera (I), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale June 6 Hellboy encounters unseen predators, strange cases of spontaneous combustion, and a weapon at an Air Force base that is more than it seems. This volume collects Hellboy And The B.P.R.D.: 1955 – Secret Nature, Occult Intelligence #1-#3, Burning Season, the 1955 story from the Hellboy Winter Special, and bonus material! * * *
The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Part 3 TP Michael Dante DiMartino (W), Irene Koh (A), Vivian Ng (C), and Heather Campbell (Cover) On sale June 13 * * *
Michael Chabon’s The Escapist: Pulse-Pounding Thrills TP Michael Chabon (W), Howard Chaykin, Will Eisner (W/A), Matt Kindt (W/A), Jeffrey Brown (A), Eduardo Barreto (A), and more! On sale June 6 Golden-Age superhero, the Escapist—master of elusion, and champion of liberation—was conceived in the fictional world of the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. This comic book anthology collects a multitude of the Escapist’s amazing adventures, including an encounter with Will Eisner’s The Spirit! Containing a total of twenty-two tales, along with three never-before-collected stories, this volume also contains five never-before-published stories, as well as a robust gallery of pinups celebrating the world of the Escapist! * * *
Stephen McCranie’s Space Boy Volume 1 TP Stephen McCranie (W/A/Cover) On sale June 20 Amy lives on a mining colony out in deep space, but when her dad loses his job the entire family is forced to move back to Earth. Amy says goodbye to her best friend Jemmah and climbs into a cryotube where she will spend the next 30 years frozen in a state of suspended animation, hurtling in a rocket toward her new home. Her life will never be the same, but all she can think about is how when she gets to Earth, Jemmah will have grown up without her. * * *
Tomb Raider Volume 3: Survivor’s Crusade TP Jackson Lanzing (W), Collin Kelly (W), Ashley A. Woods (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Hannah Fisher (Cover) On sale June 13 Lara Croft’s hunt for clues about the secretive religious organization Trinity and its connection to her father’s death takes her all over the world, from Thailand, to Italy, to the Mountains of the Moon. But the unique dangers that come with being a Tomb Raider are too much for some of her closest friends to bear, and in her fanatical crusade for answers, will Lara isolate herself from those who could help her the most? Writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (Joyride, Hacktivist) and artist Ashley A. Woods (Ladycastle, Niobe), continue Lara’s story after Rise of the Tomb Raider and the previous Dark Horse series! This volume collects issues #1–#4 of the 2017 Dark Horse Comics series Tomb Raider: Survivor’s Crusade.* * *
Usagi Yojimbo Volume 32: Mysteries TP Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale June 27 * * *
Zodiac Starforce Volume 2: Cries of the Fire Prince TP Kevin Panetta (W), Paulina Ganucheau (A/Cover), and Sarah Stern (C) On sale June 6 After defeating a former ZS member and her mean-girl minions the girls thought they’d get a little break, but a new big-bad has come out to play and demons are overrunning the town! The UK team’s secrets are causing a rift in the Zodiac alliance and divided they may fall! The series Comics Alliance calls “your favorite new magical girl team” returns with even more laughs, crushes, and monsters in their latest adventure! Collects Zodiac Starforce: Cries of the Fire Prince #1–#4. IDW PUBLISHING Jack
Kirby’s Marvel Heroes & Monsters Artist’s Edition HC A collection of beautiful stories featuring some of Jack “King” Kirby’s most iconic and enduring heroes: Captain America, the X-Men, Ant-Man, and Sgt. Fury! Included in this glorious Artist’s Edition are complete stories of each,and all drawn in the old Twice-Up format (meaning this is a BIG book!). Additionally, several of Kirby’s best monster stories are also included. Rounding off in true Artist’s Edition style is an extra-long gallery section, filled with great and rare covers, pin-ups, and exceptional pages. Another Kirby winner from IDW Publishing! HC • BW • $150.00 • 168 pages • 15” x 22”
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Powerpuff Girls: The Bureau of Bad HC Sick and tired of the Powerpuff Girls always saving the day, baddies unite at the TOWNSVILLE HIGH VILLAINS COUNCIL, determined to take the girls down once and for all. Gather ’round the table and hear the tales of the times Townsville's worst ALMOST defeated the girls... from Princess Morbucks stealing their identities to the Fashionistas weaving a tale of forcing the Professor to create indestructible fabric with which to capture those pesky Powerpuff Girls, all culminating in MOJO JOJO's tale of near-victory! HC • FC • $12.99 • 80 pages • 6” x 9” * * * The The X-Files: JFK Disclosure HC Denton J. Tipton (w) • Menton3 (a & c)The truth is out there... but when it comes to the greatest conspiracy ever, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the truth can be murky. When he learns the real reason behind President Kennedy's murder, Mulder also discovers his father was involved. It's a revelation that forces him to decide between the two things he holds most sacred: his family and the truth. It's bombshell after bombshell as The X-Files digs into one of the greatest mysteries of all time! HC • FC • $14.99 • 72 pages
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Eight Million Ways to Die HC In crime-ravaged 1980s New York, a troubled ex-cop turned unlicensed detective takes on his most dangerous case, hunting down a serial killer-hitman, and ultimately coming face-to-face with his deadliest enemy, himself, in John K. Snyder III’s graphic novel adaptation of the celebrated story by Lawrence Block. Steeped in traditional pulp, Block's writing has a true gift for capturing the art of conversation between his characters. These are the lowlifes of society, for whom Block occasionally finds redemption, but who are more often among the vilest beings in human existence. Snyder's art both encapsulates and elevates these rough-cut gems in a graphic, grainy, and moody setting that evokes the dark, noir magazine covers of the period. HC • FC • $24.99 • 144 pages • 6” x 9”
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Complete Chester Gould’s Dick Tracy, Vol. 24 HC Chester Gould’smorality play enters the late '60s, as the cartoonist tackles concepts of retribution, constitutional rights, economic warfare, and Space-Age intrigue—all amidst the usual array of murder and violence. The stakes, however, seem higher, and the body count soars: death in space, on the high seas, behind closed doors—by gun, by laser, by asphyxiation, by explosion, and by freezing. Plus, a special feature about the aborted 1967 Dick Tracy TV show from the same producer who made Batman a pop culture icon. Included are all strips from July 3, 1967 to April 2, 1969. HC • B&W • $44.99 • 296 pages • 11” x 8.5” * * *
Jerome K. Jerome Bloche, Vol. 2: The Paper People HC The youthful private-eye-in-training, Jerome. K Jerome Bloche—more Will Ferrel and Humphrey Bogart than Spade—is off to the French countryside, eager to solve his first real case. But an emergency summons from the Baron de Verville leads to an unexpected disappearing persons case, with two quite unhelpful suspects—the Baron’s own adult children! And neither seems too concerned with the current state of affairs. For Jerome, the gothic architecture, secret passages, hidden closets, and suspicious characters are the perfect ingredients for a murder mystery! HC • FC • $14.99 • 56 pages • 8.5” x 11” * * * The Little Book of Comic Arts HC Herve Bourhis (w & a & c)Find out everything you've ever wanted to know about graphic storytelling and the medium of comics with this immersive illustrated history. On what day did Peanuts first appear? Who published Barbarella? Why was the French comic Pilote banned in the 1970s? The answers to these questions and many more are explored in this book filled with humor, facts, anecdotes, and tributes. Whether you are a die-hard fan or newcomer, this book will let you plunge into the fascinating history of comics. HC • FC • $14.99 • 160 pages • 6” x 6” * * *
The Little Book of Knowledge: Sharks HC Since the turn of the century, scientists have been going shark-crazy! Now, dive into a world beneath the waves and learn all about one of nature's most mysterious creatures. They've fascinated mankind forever, but we still have a lot to learn, and 16% of shark species have been discovered in the last 15 years! Written by experts in the field and drawn by fans that know the material, each Little Book is perfect for the established enthusiast and burgeoning amateur alike. HC • FC • $14.99 • 88 pages • 5-1/5” x 7-2/5”
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Coin-Op
Comics HC This first-ever collection by the award-winning team of siblings Peter and Maria Hoey encompasses the very best of their inventive and mysterious comics. The compilation ranges from the Hoeys’ early comics in Blab! Magazine to their groundbreaking newest series, Coin-Op. All in all, it’s more than twenty short stories and vignettes—about music and film, the comic and the absurd, the past and the future—all sparkling with innovative storytelling and design. HC • FC • $29.99 • 196 pages • 10” x 8.5”
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Johnny Boo (Book 8): Johnny Boo and the Ice Cream Computer HC Johnny Boo creates an incredible Ice Cream Computer that can turn anything into delicious ice cream. Old toys that you don’t want to play with anymore? Ice cream! Clods of dirt and grass? Ice cream! It works great… until Squiggle decides to turn himself into ice cream! Then, Johnny Boo time-travels to the future, where the Mean Little Boy tries to add him to his butterfly collection. Can Squiggle save the day, or will everyone get turned into ice cream? HC • FC • $9.99 • 40 pages • 6” x 9” * * *
DuckTales: Mysteries and Mallards TP Scrooge's treasure hunts can lead to some pretty spooky places, and spooky comes in all sorts of packages! But whether they're trying to outwit the ghost of Nostradogmas, discover the creepy secret of the Pumpkin People, or solve the mystery of a town where not everything is what it seems, Scrooge and the gang have it covered. Collects issues #3–5 of the ongoing series. TPB • FC • $9.99 • 72 pages • 6” x 9” * * *
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Graphic Novel Adaptation
TP Faithfully bringing events from the film to the comics page, The Last Jedi follows Rey and Finn as they stare down new challenges while their roles in the Resistance reach new heights. As new dangers approach and old threats emerge, the next generation of Star Wars heroes arrives! Capturing the galaxy-spanning action of The Last Jedi, experience Episode VIII as a beautiful graphic novel combining the epic wonder of Star Wars with the streamlined designs of Disney animation. This all-ages graphic novel is a must-read for longtime fans and a great introduction for young newcomers! TPB • FC • $9.99 • 72 pages • 6.75” x 9” * * *
Samurai Jack: Quantum Jack TP Follow the adventure as Jack hops from one dimension to the next, searching for a way back to his original form. Whether a biker or a luchador—or even just an office worker—Jack's honor and fighting spirit push him forward to return to his own dimension and face down the demon Aku one last time! TPB • FC • $17.99 • 128 pages * * *
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Omnibus,
Vol. 1 TP The Tales of the TMNT series presents short, one-issue stories that give readers an in-depth look at Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, Casey Jones, and Splinter, while also delving into the stories of background characters like Nobody, Rat King, and Savanti Romero. Collects issues #1–7 of the original series, Tales of the TMNT, and issues #1–8 of the 2004 re-launch, Tales of the TMNT Volume Two. Presented in all-new color. TPB • FC • $29.99 • 512 pages • 6” x 9”
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures, Vol. 15 TP The all-ages action continues in "Dreamland!" In the future, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have become the Cyber Samurai Mutant Ninja Turtles. The brothers have new powers and new allies, and they're going to need them to face some new enemies in this time-hopping story from the world of tomorrow! Collects issues #62–66 of the Archie Comics series. TPB • FC • $19.99 • 144 pages • 7” x 10-3/16” * * *
Star Trek: Discovery—The Light of Kahless TP Journey back in time to a decade before Captain Kirk and the Enterprise set out on their five-year mission, when the United Federation of Planets is locked in conflict with the mysterious Klingon Empire. But just who are these formidable foes? Delve into the shocking world of the Klingons in a story you can only find in this miniseries, which ties directly into the show. TPB • FC • $15.99 • 96 pages
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The Crow: Vault of Shadows, Book 1 TP Crow creator James O'Barr envisioned “Dead Time” as a new Crow film, a tale of grief, reincarnation, and long-sought vengeance, reaching from the 1860s to the present day. In “Flesh & Blood,” a federal conservation officer is murdered in a bombing during the midst of a rural land-rights struggle, but little do her killers know, she wasn't the only victim. Finally, in “Wild Justice,” Michael didn't plan to die... but justice is wild, and he is about to learn from his two crow guides just what he needs to do to see his love again. TPB • B&W • $29.99 • 280 pages
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Transformers: Till All Are One, Vol. 3 TP
The fate of Cybertron lies in the hands of Starscream and Windblade as each tries to win allies and support in order to gain control over the Council of Worlds. After the costly victory against the Titans, Iacon is in shambles and Starscream finds himself on shakier ground than ever. The key to his political (and likely literal) survival rests in the outcome of a very unlikely event: the trial of the Council's first official war criminal—Chromia of Caminus! Collects issues #9–12 and the 2017 Annual. TPB • FC • $17.99 • 128 pages * * *
Alack Sinner: The Age of Disenchantment TP
The Official San Diego Comic-Con Blog says Alack Sinner is "an absolutely spectacular example of what comics can be…. Muñoz’s influence can be felt throughout today’s comics, but there’s no other work like this out there.” Hard-boiled private detective Alack Sinner’s adventures exhibit the trappings of traditional detective stories, but are imbued with a deep political conscience and scathing critiques of corruption in society. This second and concluding volume in the seriespresents"Nicaragua,” “Private Stories,” “The USA Affair,” and“The End of the Road.” TPB • B&W • $29.99 • 336 pages • 8-3/8” x 10-7/8” * * *
Wynonna Earp Yearbook: Season 2
The fan-favorite show took genre audiences by storm with its premiere season, and now this up-close-and-personal yearbook brings fans backstage for an even closer look at the show and its stars. Featuring actors Melanie Scrofano, Shamier Anderson, Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, and more! TPB • FC • $9.99 • 48 pages • 8.5” x 11” * * *
Cloud Hotel TP
Remco knows he is special. He was chosen. God took a
shine to him, after a bright light in a clear northern sky brought
Remco to the incredible Cloud Hotel, a wondrous place that he never
wants to leave. But Remco has outstayed his welcome… and it’s time to
check out. TPB • FC • $19.99 • 160 pages • 6.5” x 9” * * *
The Jekyll Island Chronicles (Book Two): A Devil’s Reach TP At the beginning of the twentieth century, one sixth of
the world’s wealth vacationed in and around the tiny Georgia island of
Jekyll. Captains of industry like Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Morgan, and
Carnegie all called the Jekyll area home. Blending elements of
historical fact, clockwork technology, and Diesel-punk style, The
Jekyll Island Chronicles spans an age of furious mechanical
advancement while exploring the span of man’s soul—whether good or evil. TPB • FC • $19.99 • 168 pages • 6.875” x 10.435” IMAGE COMICS FEAR AGENT: FINAL EDITION, VOL. 1 TP STORY: RICK REMENDER ART: TONY MOORE, JEROME OPEÑA COVER: TONY MOORE APRIL 25 / 240 PAGES / FC / M / $19.99 The critically acclaimed hit series FEAR AGENT returns to Image Comics! The homecoming begins with a new series of master edition trades, each collecting 10 issues of RICK REMENDER, TONY MOORE, and JEROME OPEÑA’s seminal pulp sci-fi classic! Veteran fans and new recruits alike can experience the whiskey-soaked, laser-scorched life of Heath Huston, the galaxy’s last Fear Agent. Loaded with never-before-seen scripts, variant covers, designs, and concept art. When down-and-out alien exterminator Heath Huston stumbles upon an extraterrestrial plot to commit genocide against the human species, he must put down the bottle and resume his role as a peacekeeper...the last Fear Agent! Collects FEAR AGENT #1-10 * * * THE PERVERT OGN STORY: MICHELLE PEREZ ART / COVER: REMY BOYDELL APRIL 25 / 160 PAGES / FC / M / $17.99 A surprisingly honest and touching account of a trans girl surviving through sex work in Seattle. With excerpts published in the Eisner-nominated anthology ISLAND, the full-color volume, drawn and painted by REMY BOYDELL, is an unflinching debut graphic novel. Written by MICHELLE PEREZ. * * * SWING, VOL. 1 OGN STORY: MATT HAWKINS, JENNI CHEUNG ART / COVER: LINDA SEJIC APRIL 25 / 128 PAGES / FC / M / $9.99 Spinning off from the universe of SUNSTONE comes a slice-of-life romantic story about a couple trying to regain the sexual energy from the beginning of their relationship by swinging with other couples. An emotional journey of two people fighting to stay in love. * * * 3 FLOYDS: ALPHA KING TPSTORY: BRIAN AZZARELLO, NICK FLOYD ART / COVER: SIMON BISLEY APRIL 18 / 128 PAGES / FC / M / $16.99 BRIAN AZZARELLO, SIMON BISLEY & NICK FLOYD unite for a shocking fantasy epic that expands the world of 3 Floyds Brewing Co. into the bloodiest and most beer-soaked comic on the shelves. Collects 3 FLOYDS: ALPHA KING #1-5 * * * CLOVER HONEY SPECIAL EDITION TPSTORY / ART / COVER: RICH TOMMASO APRIL 11 / 136 PAGES / BW / M / $12.99 IMAGE COMICS “ARTIST-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION” Abigail is an aspiring hitwoman out to prove her value to the family. She braves the wilds of Newark, overpriced parking, traffic jams, and bad hair days to track down Trevor, her former mentor, who is on the lam with a big briefcase full of mob dough. A beautifully revised, redrawn, and expanded special edition, approved by artist RICH TOMMASO. * * * DARK FANG, VOL. 1: EARTH CALLING TPSTORY: MILES GUNTER ART / COVER: KELSEY SHANNON MAY 09 / 120 PAGES / FC / M / $9.99 Her name is Valla. She is a vampire who has resided on the bottom of the ocean for a century. When her aquatic paradise is destroyed by a dark liquid plague, she travels to the surface in search of answers. What she finds is a world threatened by climate change and a civilization powerless to stop it. Eventually, mankind will be wiped out, and Valla will have no food supply. If she is to survive, then the fossil fuel industries must fall. Image Comics presents the first volume in the ecological action horror thrill ride by MILES GUNTER and KELSEY SHANNON. Collects DARK FANG #1-5 * * *
EVOLUTION, VOL. 1 TP ART / COVER: JOE INFURNARI, JORDAN BOYD MAY 16 / 136 PAGES / FC / M / $16.99 Human evolution has taken millions of years to get to this stage. But next week, we become something new. Around the world, humanity is undergoing rapid and unpredictable changes, and only three individuals seem to notice that their world is being reborn. But what can they do about it? Skybound unites writers JAMES ASMUS, JOSEPH KEATINGE, CHRISTOPHER SEBELA & JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and artists JOE INFURNARI & JORDAN BOYD to create a new global phenomenon. Collects EVOLUTION #1-6
* * * THE GRAVEDIGGERS UNION, VOL. 1 TPSTORY / COVER: WES CRAIG ART: TOBY CYPRESS MAY 02 / 152 PAGES / FC / M / $16.99 The supernatural world has gone berserk, and it’s all tied to a powerful cult called the Black Temple. They want to unleash ancient dark gods on mankind and bring about the apocalypse. The only thing that stands in their way are Cole, Haley, and Ortiz. They’re members of the Gravediggers Union, a brotherhood sworn to defend the living from the undead. At the center of the Black Temple’s plan is a street kid named Morgan. She’s the key to the coming apocalypse. Also, she’s Cole’s estranged daughter. To find her, the Gravediggers will have to contend with a witch who hates their guts, a former cult member who used to be the world’s biggest movie star, yuppie vampires, steroid-zombies, junk golems…and no overtime pay. DEADLY CLASS co-creator WES CRAIG teams up with artist TOBY CYPRESS (Omega Men) to introduce you to the weird horror of THE GRAVEDIGGERS UNION. Collects THE GRAVEDIGGERS UNION #1-5 * * * HACK/SLASH RESURRECTION, VOL. 1 TPSTORY: TINI HOWARD ART: CELOR COVER: TIM SEELEY, ADDISON DUKE APRIL 25 / 136 PAGES / FC / T+ / $16.99 The fan-favorite title returns with hot new writer, TINI HOWARD! Cassie Hack has been living off the grid, but when a new monstrous threat arises to torment the kids at Camp Indigo River, it's time for Cassie to pick up the baseball bat once again! Gory, sexy, twisted, and funny...HACK IS BACK! Collects HACK/SLASH RESURRECTION #1-6 * * * HEAD LOPPER, VOL. 2: HEAD LOPPER AND THE CRIMSON TOWER TPSTORY / ART / COVER: ANDREW MACLEAN APRIL 04 / 184 PAGES / FC / T+ / $16.99 In a quiet region of the world, an ancient evil stirs. The Crimson Tower is awake! Blood has not wet its face for an age, but the tower runs red once more. Warriors from distant lands are drawn to its gate with revenge, or glory, in their hearts. Many will enter, few will return. The Head Lopper and the living head of Agatha Blue Witch, with old friends and new, battle for their lives in HEAD LOPPER AND THE CRIMSON TOWER. Collects HEAD LOPPER #5-8 * * * LAZARUS: SOURCEBOOK COLLECTION, VOL. 1 TPSTORY: GREG RUCKA, NEAL BAILEY, DAVID BROTHERS, ROBERT MACKENZIE, GARETH-MICHAEL SKARKA, DAVE WALKER, ERIC TRAUTMANN ART: MICHAEL LARK, OWEN FREEMAN COVER: ERIC TRAUTMANN APRIL 25 / 152 PAGES / FC / M / $16.99 Collecting the first three LAZARUS SOURCEBOOKS, covering the lands ruled by Carlyle, Hock, and Vassalovka, now in one volume. With revised and expanded content, including additions to reflect developments in LAZARUS as the series moves into the year X+67 with “FRACTURE,” beginning summer of 2018. * * * PARADISO, VOL. 1: ESSENTIAL SINGULARITY TPSTORY: RAM V ART / COVER: DEV PRAMANIK, DEARBHLA KELLY MAY 16 / 136 PAGES / FC / M / $9.99 A cataclysmic event, now remembered only as “The Midnight,” led to the collapse of civilization. Now, centuries after, the remnant of a mega-city named Paradiso is the only place on Earth where humanity still thrives. When Jack Kryznan arrives at the outskirts with a mysterious device capable of bringing dead technology to life, he sets off a power struggle that threatens to embroil the human settlers, bionic creatures known as Guardians, and Paradiso herself. Jack and his companions will begin their journey of self-discovery through this living city even as the city itself strives to understand what it means to be alive. Collects PARADISO #1-4 * * * PAPER GIRLS, VOL. 4 TPSTORY: BRIAN K. VAUGHAN ART: CLIFF CHIANG, MATT WILSON COVER: CLIFF CHIANG APRIL 04 / 128 PAGES / FC / T+ / $14.99 The mind-bending, time-warping adventure from BRIAN K. VAUGHAN & CLIFF CHIANG continues as intrepid newspaper deliverer Tiffany is launched from the prehistoric past into the year 2000! In this harrowing version of our past, Y2K was even more of a cataclysm than experts feared, and the only person who can save the future is a 12-year-old girl from 1988. Collects PAPER GIRLS #16-20 * * * ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN, VOL. 2 TPSTORY / ART / COVER: KYLE STARKS APRIL 11 / 104 PAGES / FC / M / $14.99 Jackson's mysterious history finally unravels. A massive battle atop a moving train. The Hobo Mafia and the feds close in for an actual war and Jackson's final battle with The Literal Devil. Pomona Slim, Hundred Cat, and Big Sis are all mixed up in the epic conclusion of the World's Toughest Hobo's search for the mythical Rock Candy Mountain. Collects ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN #5-8 * * * ROYAL CITY, VOL. 2: SONIC YOUTH TPSTORY / ART / COVER: JEFF LEMIRE APRIL 18 / 120 PAGES / FC / M / $16.99 A new chapter of superstar creator JEFF LEMIRE’s critically acclaimed new series is here. In this second installment of bestselling author JEFF LEMIRE’s (DESCENDER, PLUTONA, Sweet Tooth) ambitious new series, we travel back to the year 1993 and follow the then teenaged Pike siblings and see the last week of Tommy Pike's life unfold. The mysteries of his death and all the sins that now plague the Pike family are brought to light in this heartbreaking new storyline. Collects ROYAL CITY #6-10 * * * SAVAGE DRAGON: MERGING OF MULTIPLE EARTHS TPSTORY / ART / COVER: ERIK LARSEN APRIL 18 / 128 PAGES / FC / M / $19.99 The awe-inspiring MERGING OF MULTIPLE EARTHS turns Malcolm Dragon’s entire world upside down! The dramatic death of the Savage Dragon! Chicago in ruins! President Donald Trump forces Malcolm Dragon and family into exile! A new life in Toronto, Canada! Another wild ride from award-winning writer/artist ERIK LARSEN. Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #223-227 * * * UNDERWINTER, VOL. 2: A FIELD OF FEATHERS TPSTORY / ART / COVER: RAY FAWKES APRIL 18 / 112 PAGES / FC / M / $16.99 The enemy is defeated but not destroyed, and his influence is spreading. A family is torn apart by the Hidden Curse, sending a desperate father on the run with his children, fleeing the horrifying transformation that’s overtaken their mother. A standalone story set in the frightening world of UNDERWINTER by award-winning creator RAY FAWKES. Collects UNDERWINTER: A FIELD OF FEATHERS #1-5
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