PREVIEWSworld’s Featured This Week Comics & Graphic Novels for 2/8

Every week PREVIEWSworld calls attention to those books and graphic novels which stand out from all the rest. These titles from Premier Vendors and independent publishers should be at the top of your list, and can be found at your local comic shop on February 8.

Empowered: Soldier Of Love #1

Dark Horse Comics

(W) Adam Warren
(A/CA) Karla Diaz

Love is tearing apart costumed crimefighter Empowered's city, as the unearthly powers of an embittered "International Magical Girl of Mystery" covertly inflame the superheroic community's burning passions. But even if a befuddled Emp can puzzle out her shadowy foe's schemes, can she hope to prevail against the Soldier of Love?

Item Code: DEC160079
Price: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #46
In Shops 2/8/2017

Justice League Of America (Rebirth )#1

DC Comics

(W) Steve Orlando
(A/CA) Ivan Reis, Joe Prado

Batman, Black Canary, Killer Frost, the Ray, Vixen, the Atom, and...Lobo?! Spinning directly out of the events of Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad, join the sensational team of writer Steve Orlando and artists Ivan Reis and Joe Prado and discover how Batman assembled the roughest, toughest Justice League of all time!

Item Code: DEC160233
Price: $2.99
PREVIEWS Page #72
In Shops 2/8/2017

All-Star Batman #7

DC Comics

(W) Scott Snyder
(A/CA) Tula Lotay

"Poison Promises"! Step aside, gentlemen-Poison Ivy is about to steal the spotlight in Batman's continuing rogues gallery road trip. Scott Snyder teams up with mega-talent Tula Lotay to reimagine the Dark Knight's most seductive villain.

Item Code: DEC160246
Price: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #77
In Shops 2/8/2017

ROM Annual 2017

IDW Publishing

(W) Chris Ryall, Christos N. Gage
(A/CA) David Messina

On the peaceful planet of Elonia, a surprise attack by the pernicious Dire Wraiths leaves the planet and its Solstar Order defense corps reeling... so what can one young explorer named ROM possibly do to help in the face of such savage an attack? Find out here as IDW proudly presents the full, unfettered origin of ROM, first of the Space Knights in a tale told by the series' ongoing team of Ryall, Gage, and Messina!

Item Code: NOV160383
Price: $7.99
PREVIEWS Page #153
In Shops 2/8/2017

East Of West #31

Image Comics

(W) Jonathan Hickman
(A/CA) Nick Dragotta

Babylon learns about the world at his father's side.

Item Codes: NOV160619
Price: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #213
In Shops 2/8/2017

Inhumans Vs. X-Men #4

Marvel Comics

(W) Charles Soule, Jeff Lemire
(A/CA) Leinil Francis Yu

The young Inhumans devise a crazy plan to infiltrate Muir Island. The only thing standing in their wayis the master of magnetism himself, Magneto. Meanwhile, Medusa and the other royals mount a desperate effort to escape from the mutants' prison in Limbo, and an X-Man changes sides!

Item Code: DEC160906
Price: $3.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #17
In Shops 2/8/2017

Kingpin #1

Marvel Comics

(W) Matthew Rosenberg
(A) Ben Torres
(CA) Jeff Dekal

The Kingpin has done bad things. Deplorable things. He has cheated the law. He has blackmailed rivals. He has killed. But that's all in the past. The Kingpin is back in the city that he loves and ready to make his mark as a titan of legitimate industry, but needs to rekindle his public image. When Wilson Fisk makes disgraced journalist Sarah Dewey an offer she can't refuse, the spiraling saga of crime and betrayal begins anew. Yes, Manhattan's criminal mastermind returns to the Big Apple with honorable intentions, but no one in his circle remains pure on his climb back to the top.

Item Code: DEC160863
Price: $3.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #2
In Shops 2/8/2017

Steven Universe #1

BOOM! Studios

(W) Melanie Gillman
(A) Katy Farina
(CA) Missy Pena

Based on Cartoon Network's Emmy-nominated series, created by The New York Times best-selling author Rebecca Sugar, Steven Universe follows Steven, the "little brother" to a team of magical guardians of humanity-the Crystal Gems. In this kickoff issue, Steven, Lapis, and Peridot rescue a baby songbird on the ground outside the barn and work together to reunite it with its mother.

Item Code: DEC161362
Price: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #299
In Shops 2/8/2017

Hal Jordan & The Green Lantern Corps Volume 1: Sinestros Law TP (Rebirth)

DC Comics

(W) Robert Venditti
(A) Ethan Van & Various
(CA) Ethan Van

Hal Jordan is about to go from head of the Green Lantern Corps to an army of one. The Green Lantern Corps has disappeared, and now Sinestro's own Corps of Yellow Lanterns enforces his unique brand of law and order in the universe. As a result, Jordan has no ring to sling-or Sector 2814 to call home! This DC Rebirth collection features Hal Jordan And The Green Lantern Corps #1-7 and Hal Jordan And The Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth #1!

Item Code: NOV160318
Price: $17.99
PREVIEWS Page #126
In Shops 2/8/2017

Nameless TP

Image Comics

(W) Grant Morrison
(A/CA) Chris Burnham

Nameless tells the story of a down-at-heel occult hustler known only as "Nameless" who is recruited by a consortium of billionaire futurists as part of a desperate mission to save the world. When Nameless and his teammates inadvertently unleash a malignant soul-destroying intelligence, the stage is set for a nightmarish, nihilistic journey to the outer reaches of human terror. Collects Nameless #1-6. Mature Readers.

Item Code: DEC160818
Price: $14.99
PREVIEWS Page #235
In Shops 2/8/2017

Black History In Its Own Words HC

Image Comics

(A/CA) Ronald Wimberly

A look at Black History framed by those who made it. Black History In Its Own Words presents quotes of dozens of black luminaries with portraits & illustrations by Ronald Wimberly. Featuring the memorable words and depictions of Angela Davis, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kanye West, Zadie Smith, Ice Cube, Dave Chappelle, James Baldwin, Spike Lee, and more.

Item Code: DEC160625
Price: $16.99
PREVIEWS Page #190
In Shops 2/8/2017

Star Wars: Darth Vader Volume 2 HC

Marvel Comics

(W) Kieron Gillen, Jason Aaron
(A) Mike Deodato & Various
(CA) Kaare Andrews

Vader's down, but not out! When a rebel encounter sends the Sith Lord crashing onto a nearby planet, two of the biggest titles in comics collide in the first crossover of the new Marvel age of Star Wars! Will the heroes of the Alliance seize this opportunity to put an end to one of their greatest enemies, or will they be made to feel the full power of the dark side? Darth Vader has been secretly pursuing his own agenda, but now the time has come for the end of games. He will either find favor in the eyes of the Emperor, or his schemes will prove his undoing! The imperial march of Darth Vader hits in full stride! Collecting Star Wars: Vader Down #1, Star Wars (2015) #13-14, and Darth Vader #13-25 and Annual #1.

Item Code: AUG160997
Price: $39.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #121
In Shops 2/8/2017

Batman Animated Batman Beyond 3-Pack Action Figure

DC Comics

Terry McGinnis is back-and he's brought his mentor, Bruce Wayne, with him, along with Ace, Bruce Wayne's guard dog. The Batman Beyond cast is reunited in this new action figure 3-pack, which includes extra hands for Bruce and Terry, plus two Batarangs!

Item Code: JUL160450
Price: $65.00
PREVIEWS Page #162
In Shops 2/8/2017

NBX Santa Jack & Sally Coffin Doll Limited Set

Diamond Select Toys

A Diamond Select Toys release! The stars of the stop-motion animation holiday classic Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas are back, and Christmas will never be the same! Re-creating the classic collectable figures of yesteryear, these poseable figures of Jack Skellingon (16") and his true love Sally (14") in their Santa Claus outfits feature real cloth costumes over articulated bodies, and come packaged in a double-wide coffin-shaped window box. Limited to only 1,993 pieces!

Item Code: MAY162395
Price: $99.99
PREVIEWS Page #525
In Shops 2/8/2017

Plants V Zombie Garden Warfare 2 Select Series 1 Action Figures

Diamond Select Toys

A Diamond Select Toys Release! It's the revenge of the vegetables! In the sequel to the hit game PvZ: Garden Warfare, the Plants are battling back against the victorious Zombies, and once again DST lets you bring the battle to your own backyard! This new assortment of four multi-packs includes Kernel Corn (with Parrot Pal) vs. Captain Deadbeard (with Butter Assault), Rose (with Debuffed Goat) vs. Captain Brainz (with Electric Lightning Turret), Peashooter (with ToxicShroom Turret) vs. Browncoat Disco Zombie (with Laser Turret), and Weed (with various accessories) vs. Soldier Zombie (with Rocket Turret). Each figure measures approximately 4-6" tall, and features multiple points of articulation, and each Plant-Zombie pair is packaged in display-ready Select packaging, with spine artwork for shelf reference. Sculpted by Oluf W. Hartvigson!

Item Code: JUL162603
Price: $24.99
PREVIEWS Page #537
In Shops 2/8/2017

Marvel Female Thor Bishoujo Statue

Kotobukiya

Kotobukiya expands their lineup of Bishoujo statues based on characters appearing in Marvel Comics with the God of Thunder as you've never seen her before: Behold the mighty Thor! Based on a new character interpretation and illustration by master illustrator Shunya Yamashita! Stands 30 cm (nearly 12 inches) tall in 1/7 scale. Thor holds Mjolnir over her head, ready for battle. Display alone or alongside other Marvel Bishoujo statues from Kotobukiya like Loki!

Item Code: AUG162818
Price: $89.99
PREVIEWS Page #588
In Shops 2/8/2017

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