Ten Video Game Comics You Should Read Now

Sep 09, 2018

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Comic books and video games. You might consider these two things to be on two different ends of the geek spectrum, but both mediums are the harmless, interactive distraction of choice for the adolescent and the adolescent at heart.

It's Video Game Month inside the September PREVIEWS and to celebrate we’re highlighting series that have made the jump from console to comics. From Call of Duty to Witcher these titles (and more) are already at your local comic shop!

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG VOL 01 FALLOUT TP (JUN180694)

The evil genius Dr. Eggman has been foiled-but the work of Sonic the Hedgehog isn't over yet! In the aftermath of the latest epic battle, rogue robots continue to attack small villages around the world. In order to succeed, Sonic will need the help of his friends Tails, Knuckles, and Amy, along with some new and surprising allies. This new collection from acclaimed writer Ian Flynn features the blue blur like you've never seen him before. Gotta go fast!

INJUSTICE 2 TP VOL 01 (JAN180404)

Superman is imprisoned, and it's up to Batman to put the world back together. But Batman doesn't have a lot of allies left to help stop new threats to the world! And when Harley Quinn has an encounter with Amanda Waller, the new Suicide Squad ends up breaking into the Pentagon. Featuring appearances by Harley Quinn, Superman, Damian Wayne and many more. Collects INJUSTICE 2 #1-6.

SCOTT PILGRIM COLOR HC VOL 01 (MAY121234)

Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about Scott Pilgrim comes Scott Pilgrim Color Hardcover vol. 1: Precious Little Life! The first in a series of brand new hardcover editions, this FULL COLOR, remastered, 6"x9" hardcover presents Scott's first "evil ex" battle as you've never seen it before! Plus, previously unpublished extras and bonus materials make this mighty tome one that's required reading for Scottaholics everywhere!

WOLFENSTEIN TP (SEP171961)

New comic based on the world of the best-selling Wolfenstein videogames, written by Dan Watters (Assassin's Creed, Limbo)! Dive headfirst into the alternate universe of Wolfenstein, a world where the fascist regime won the war thanks to super-advanced killing machines and vicious robot dogs. B.J. Blazkowicz returns to take on the fascists in this new comic, based on the much beloved gaming franchise.

HALO FALL OF REACH TP (NOV150042)

In the year 2517, humanity's last hope is with Dr. Catherine Halsey, the SPARTAN-II program, and one six-year-old boy: John-117. Kidnapped and ruthlessly trained, John endures and rises as the leader of the Spartans: he becomes the Master Chief! These legendary heroes are entrusted with stopping the Covenant at all costs...but will their harrowing biological augmentation and unparalleled MJOLNIR armor be enough to rise to victory?

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CALL OF DUTY ZOMBIES TP (JUL170193)

Join Stuhlinger, Misty, Russman, and Marlton as they fight for survival against the undead horde. The Tranzit crew, last seen in the "Buried" map, are trapped on a deeply unstable and fractured future Earth. The Call of Duty®: Zombies miniseries delves into these characters' backstories, providing a crucial piece of the Zombies puzzle. See what happens between the maps as the Tranzit crew fights to escape Maxis' apocalyptic wasteland. Collects issues #1-#6.

WITCHER TP VOL 01 HOUSE OF GLASS (MAY140079)

Traveling near the edge of the Black Forest, monster hunter Geralt meets a widowed fisherman whose dead and murderous wife resides in an eerie mansion known as the House of Glass-a labyrinth of endless rooms with nothing to fill them, and horror around every corner. Collects the entire miniseries.

LEGEND OF ZELDA TWILIGHT PRINCESS GN VOL 01 (JAN172159)

Link once trained in swordsmanship, hoping to protect the world of Hyrule. After a fateful meeting, he sought out the anonymity and peace of life in a small village. But danger and adventure always find heroes to set things right, and when the dark minions of the King of Shadows threaten his new home, Link answers the call!

STREET FIGHTER CLASSIC TP VOL 01 ROUND 1 FIGHT (MAR181975)

Chun-li and Guile uncover the secrets of Shadaloo, while Ryu and Ken hunt down the murderous master of the fist - Akuma! It's a whirlwind tour across the globe with all your favorite World Warriors! Collects the original Street Fighter #0-6, plus cover art and bonus stories from some of the hottest names in comics!

SWORDQUEST TP (DEC171507)

In 1984, Peter Case was on his way to being crowned champion of SwordQuest, set to win the last of four contests and lay claim to a golden sword worth over $50,000! But when the game was discontinued, Peter found himself without a game to finish. Now, over thirty years later, Peter's stuck in a different kind of game entirely - the game of life, and he's losing fast. But when he learns that all the prizes meant for the SwordQuest contest of his youth are on display in the World Arcade Museum, he finds an unknown determination that sees him put together a team of like-minded losers for the ultimate heist job - a real-life sword quest! The red-hot team of Chris Sims, Chad Bowers, and Ghostwriter X (Down Set Fight) have a new game - and the stakes have never been higher!