PREVIEWSworld's Featured This Week Comics & Graphic Novels for 10/31
Oct 28, 2018
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 October 31.
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X-Men Black: Emma Frost #1
Marvel Comics
(W) Leah Williams (A) Chris Bachalo (CA) J. Scott Campbell
The Diamond Diva Strikes Back! Before she was an X-Man, Emma Frost was White Queen of the Hellfire Club where she labored under the yolk of Sebastian Shaw, the Black King. Now she sets her sights on the club, determined to tear down the organization that wronged her...if she can convince the X-Men to help out. PLUS: Part 5 of X-Men Black: Apocalypse!
Item Code: AUG180913
Price: $4.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #28
In Shops 10/31/2018
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Spider-Force #1
Marvel Comics
(W) Priest (A) Paulo Siqueira (CA) Shane Davis
The deadliest mission in all of Spider-Geddon has come up and Kaine has stepped forward for what he's sure will be a suicide mission. But he can't do it alone and Jessica Drew, A.K.A. Spider-Woman has signed on to help, but has Kaine told her the whole truth? With Ashley Barton, from the Old Man Logan universe, and two new characters (Astro-Spider and Spider-Kid), Kaine's team is complete and their first mission may be their last!
Item Code: AUG180846
Price: $3.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #6
In Shops 10/31/2018
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Heroes In Crisis #2
DC Comics
(W) Tom King (A/CA) Clay Mann
Suspected of murder, [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] find themselves on the run from the super-hospital called Sanctuary — with each thinking the other one is the real killer! It's up to Batman to solve this heinous crime, but suspicion falls on him when Superman and Wonder Woman ponder just how much Sanctuary's A.I. is telling them. Meanwhile, [REDACTED] tries to make a shady deal to hide from the Trinity, while [REDACTED] searches out an old friend to help him out of this mess-and only gets deeper in trouble.
Item Code: AUG180462
Price: $3.99
DC PREVIEWS Page #8
In Shops 10/31/2018
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Justice League: Aquaman — Drowned Earth #1
DC Comics
(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Howard Porter
"Drowned Earth" part one! The Ocean Lords-ancient sea gods with a grudge against Aquaman and Wonder Woman-invade the Earth with an alien army and flood the globe. As Batman, Superman and the Flash race to stop the waters from rising and turning everyone into aquatic monsters, Mera seeks the advice of an old enemy, and Arthur must face down Black Manta...or lose his connection to the ocean forever!
Item Code: SEP180412
Price: $4.99
DC PREVIEWS Page #1
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Realm #10
Image Comics
(W) Seth Peck (A) Jeremy Haun (CA) Jeremy Haun, Nick Filardi
End Of Story Arc. The "dungeon crawl" continues as Molly takes on The Spider King while Will's life hangs in the balance. Mature Readers.
Item Code: AUG180267
Price: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #88
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Wytches: Bad Egg Halloween Special
Image Comics
(W) Scott Snyder (A/CA) Jock
Serving as both a stand-alone story in the Wytches world and a prequel to the highly anticipated Wytches Volume 2, "Bad Egg" tells the story of Seb and Jackson-two innocent teenagers reared on opposite sides of the eternal struggle between good and evil. Sebastian's mother is a member of "The Irons," the most ruthless Wytch hunters in history, while Jackson's family are "High Horn" Wytches. Can these two boys find friendship amidst this age-old blood feud, or are their fates already sealed? Collecting the entire IMAGE+ magazine run and, for the first time, the 13-page, pulse-pounding conclusion plus extra materials. Mature Readers.
Item Code: AUG180100
Price: $7.99
PREVIEWS Page #59
In Shops 10/31/2018
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Stranger Things #2
Dark Horse Comics
(W) Jody Houser (A) Stefano Martino (CA) Aleksi Briclot
Stuck in the mysterious Upside Down, Will Byers is cold, scared and starving. He uses his last bullet to temporarily drive away the Demogorgon. Drawing on lessons learned from D&D, Will hunts for food and supplies to prepare for whatever lies ahead. After discovering he can affect the lights in his family home, brief excitement turns to terror when he realizes he isn't the only one that wants to break through to the other side.
Item Code: AUG180318
Price: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #104
In Shops 10/31/201
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Star Wars Adventures: Tales From Vader’s Castle #5
IDW Publishing
(W) Cavan Scott (A) Derek Charm, Robert Hack (CA) Francesco Francavilla
Tales from Vader's Castle puts a spooky spin on your favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away. This exciting weekly series explores the hidden corners of the Star Wars universe and features Rebels stars Hear, Kanan, and Chopper; Obi-Wan Kenobi and Count Dooku; Han Solo and Chewbacca; the Ewoks; and of course, Darth Vader...all under the shadow of Vader's Castle!
Item Code: AUG180693
Price: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #139
In Shops 10/31/2018
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Charlies Angels #5
D. E.
(W) John Layman (A) Joe Eisma (CA) Vicente Cifuentes
Decision time! What are you going to do, Angels? Save Charlie, or the President of the United States? 'Cause you don't have time to do both, and those evil, awful East German spies are gonna kill one if you rescue the other. So what's it gonna be? Lose your boss, or the leader of the free world? Too bad there are only three Angels, and not six... right? The Mind Shattering conclusion of "The Devil You Know."
Item Code: AUG181208
Price: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #203
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Planet Of The Apes: The Time Of Man #1
BOOM! Studios
(W) Dan Abnett & Various (A) Carlos Magno & Various (CA) Fay Dalton
Celebrate over 50 years of one of cinema's most important franchises with this one-shot collection of stories highlighting the Planet of the Apes' most dangerous enemy: the beast called man! Featuring stories from both the original films and new series canon, including the early years of Armando and Caesar before Conquest of the Planet of the Apes , and for the first time ever, a story set after the harrowing events of War for the Planet of the Apes, following a few of the remaining human survivors.
Item Code: AUG181363
Price: $7.99
PREVIEWS Page #226
In Shops 10/31/2018
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Archie Meets Batman 66 #4
Archie Comic Publications
(W) Jeff Parker, Michael Moreci (A) Dan Parent, J. Bone (CA) Michael Allred, Laura Allred
In Gotham, it's Jughead vs. the Joker! Meanwhile, back in Riverdale, all the boys are under the spell of the mysterious new teacher. With the heroes in the throes of a death trap will Batman be able to save Riverdale before it's too late?
Item Code: AUG181572
Price: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #287
In Shops 10/31/2018
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Lady Mechanika: Dame Sans Merci #3
Benitez Productions
(W) Joe Benitez, M. M. Chen (A) Joe Benitez, Martin Montiel (CA) Joe Benitez
Lady Mechanika and Winifred try to rescue Mr. Lewis from the clutches of the Belle Dame but discover he has no desire to leave. Will forcing him away cause more harm than leaving him under her otherworldly influence? The shocking conclusion to La Belle Dame sans Merci! Ships with two covers in a 50/50 distribution.
Item Code: JUL181676
Price: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #312
In Shops 10/31/2018
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The Man Of Steel By Brian Michael Bendis HC
DC Comics
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Ivan Reis & Various (CA) Ivan Reis, Joe Prado
A new era begins for Superman as a threat from his earliest origins reemerges to destroy the Last Son of Krypton. As Superman struggles to come to grips with what has happened to his wife and son, he must also face a new threat that's determined to burn down Metropolis! The six-issue weekly series written by Brian Michael Bendis is collected, along with the prelude story from DC Nation #0.
Item Code: JUL180765
Price: $24.99
DC PREVIEWS Page #77
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Hit-Girl Volume 2 TP
Image Comics
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Eduardo Risso
Our adolescent assassin is locked, loaded, and ready to seriously mess up some Canadians. The psychotic 12-year-old Hit-Girl is on the next stop of her blood-soaked world tour. No amount of ice, snow, or Mounties will prevent Mindy from slaughtering her latest enemies. Mature Readers. Collects Hit-Girl #5-8.
Item Code: AUG180158
Price: $14.99
PREVIEWS Page #66
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X-Men: Grand Design — Second Genesis TP
Marvel Comics
(W/A/CA) Ed Piskor
Collecting issues #1-2 of the mini-series. The sequel to the critical smash hit X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN is here - and it's all-new and all-different! Witness Wolverine, Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Sunfire and Thunderbird suiting up as X-Men for the very first time - all over again! Plus: The return of Banshee! The arrival of the Shi'ar! The Brood! The Starjammers! Watch as Marvel's merry mutants take to the stars. See the first X-Men adventures of Kitty Pryde and Carol Danvers. And marvel at the grandeur and glory of the now classic Dark Phoenix Saga!
Item Code: JUL181178
Price: $29.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #108
In Shops 10/31/2018
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WWE: Undertaker — Rise of the Deadman OGN
BOOM! Studios
(W) Chad Dundas (A) Rodrigo Lorenzo (CA) Oliver Barrett
The Dead Man. The Phenom. The Legend who dominated Sports Entertainment for over twenty-five years. For the first time, the unrivaled career of the Undertaker is chronicled in graphic novel form from WWE and BOOM! Studios.
Item Code: JUN181228
Price: $19.99
PREVIEWS Page #210
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One-12 Collective DC Cinematic Wonder Woman AF
Mezco Toys
Wonder Woman joins the One:12 collective with a comprehensively detailed outfit and unique character specific accessories. The Wonder Woman One:12 Collective figure features two newly developed head portraits, One:12 Collective body with over 30 points of articulation, hand-painted authentic detailing, and six interchangeable hands! Wonder Woman stands over 6" tall and comes with a detailed movie accurate costume and weapon accessories!
Item Code: APR178878
Price: $80.00
PREVIEWS Page #557
In Shops 10/31/2018
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Marvel Gallery Wolverine Comic PVC Figure
Diamond Select Toys
A Diamond Select Toys release! The X-Men's resident berserker joins the Marvel Gallery line of PVC dioramas! This 9-inch scale sculpture of Wolverine shows the hero in his classic brown costume, perched on a rock formation with claws extended, ready to tear into an opponent. Featuring detailed sculpting and collectible-quality paint applications, this sculpture comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Item Code: APR182171
Price: $45.00
PREVIEWS Page #1021
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Series 6
Diamond Select Toys
A Diamond Select Toys release! Christmas is coming, and the gifts are grotesque! The hit NBX action figure line from DST continues with a sixth assortment, featuring characters and accessories only available on the specialty market! Three different multi-packs make up the series, including Sally with the Mummy Boy and Hanging Tree, the Clown with the Undersea Gal and her tank, and the Harlequin with the Devil and another piece of the gift-making table - combine it with the pieces from Series 5 to form a larger diorama! Each set comes packaged in display-ready Select packaging with side-panel artwork. Sculpted by Cortes Studio.
Item Code: MAY182293
Price: $24.99
PREVIEWS Page #1015
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Batman Black & White Statues By Gerard Way
DC Comics
Designed by acclaimed comics creator and pop-culture raconteur Gerard Way come these wickedly unique statues that put the "dark" in The Dark Knight, and paint a new picture of the creepy Arkham Asylum escapee, The Joker. Painstakingly brought to three dimensions by master sculptor Jonathan Mathews, these 7" statues are limited to just 5,000 pieces each and include the trademark Batman Black & White symbol base.
Item Code: THE JOKER (APR180307) / BATMAN (APR180308)
Price: $80.00 Ea.
PREVIEWS Page #151
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