Featured This Week Comics & Graphic Novels for 3/6
Mar 03, 2019
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 March 6.
COMICS
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Nick Spencer (A) Iban Coello (CA) Greg Land
"HUNTED" TIE-IN!
• Black Cat's luck is on the rise.
• She came out of the run-in with the Thieves Guild still intact, her bridges with Spider-Man are mostly mended and the world is her oyster (well, it is NOW).
• But the job she just took is going to change everything...
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• Black Cat's luck is on the rise.
• She came out of the run-in with the Thieves Guild still intact, her bridges with Spider-Man are mostly mended and the world is her oyster (well, it is NOW).
• But the job she just took is going to change everything...
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In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $3.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) David Marquez
"WAR OF THE VAMPIRES" PART 3!
Welcome to the Avengers, Blade - hope you survive the experience! Though there are plenty of vampires out there that definitely won't, as the civil war tearing apart the worldwide undead community rages on.
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Welcome to the Avengers, Blade - hope you survive the experience! Though there are plenty of vampires out there that definitely won't, as the civil war tearing apart the worldwide undead community rages on.
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $3.99
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DC COMICS
(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Gary Frank
The critically acclaimed series by master storytellers Geoff Johns and Gary Frank reaches its most shocking chapter yet when the DC Universe collides with its greatest threat: Dr. Manhattan. But nothing is hidden from Manhattan, and the secrets of the past, present and future will rock the very foundation of the DC Universe.
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $4.99
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DC COMICS
(W) Tom King (A) Jorge Fornes (CA) Mikel Janin
The "Knightmares" storyline continues! Something-or someone-is forcing Batman to live through some of his darkest fears, amplifying the Dark Knight's anxieties and reimagining some of his worst traumas. Now that Batman has become aware of the nature of these delusions, he must find a way to break through and find out the source of this disruption. So who does he turn to for answers? Why, the Question, of course! But is Vic Sage just another figment of the Caped Crusaders imagination?
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $3.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Stefano Gaudiano, Cliff Rathburn (CA) Dave Stewart (A/CA) Charlie Adlard
"LINES ARE DRAWN": Chaos has come to The Commonwealth.
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $3.99
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(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Cliff Chiang
NEW STORY ARC!
THE COUNTDOWN TO THE SERIES FINALE STARTS HERE!
After surviving adventures in their past, present, and future, the Paper Girls of 1988 embark on one last journey-a five-part epic that will conclude with a double-sized 30th issue in July!
THE COUNTDOWN TO THE SERIES FINALE STARTS HERE!
After surviving adventures in their past, present, and future, the Paper Girls of 1988 embark on one last journey-a five-part epic that will conclude with a double-sized 30th issue in July!
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $3.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Jeff Lemire, Ray Fawkes (A/CA) Matt Kindt
During the Golden Age of superheroes, an elite Air Force crew called the Black Hammer Squadron was formed to fight the Axis powers. With occult threats from the German side, this team must save a family of scientists from the Nazi's, but the mysterious and dangerous Ghost Hunter is hot on their trail. From the World of Black Hammer comes a truly gripping tale of war and intrigue!
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $3.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
(W) Katie Cook, Andy Price (A/CA) Andy Price
My Little Pony celebrates 75 issues of friendship and fun with this double-sized adventure! When a chance purchase leads to a legendary quest for a missing constellation, the ponies reach for the stars and find themselves in the path of their most galactic villain yet... the chaotic Cosmos!
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $7.99
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DYNAMITE
(W) Christopher Hastings (A) David Hahn (CA) Michael Walsh
CHRISTOPHER HASTINGS (The Unbelievable Gwenpool! Secret Agent Deadpool! Adventure Time! I Am Groot!) and DAVID HAHN (Batman '66! Bombshells: United!) proudly present a story from a time when there wasn't internet, but there WERE cyborgs!
It's the 1970s. Things are going great. Steve Austin (used to be an astronaut, now has robo-parts & a laser eye) heads to Japan to help Secret Agent Niko Abe stop a madman with missiles. Steve figures, no sweat. But then...sweat. How's Steve going to complete his mission, when his fancy $6,000,000 body starts (DRASTICALLY) depreciating in value!?
It's the 1970s. Things are going great. Steve Austin (used to be an astronaut, now has robo-parts & a laser eye) heads to Japan to help Secret Agent Niko Abe stop a madman with missiles. Steve figures, no sweat. But then...sweat. How's Steve going to complete his mission, when his fancy $6,000,000 body starts (DRASTICALLY) depreciating in value!?
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Greg Pak (A/CA) Giannis Milonogiannis
After a mysterious attack wipes out the major cities of 19th century Japan, Korea, and China, survivors from all three lands find refuge on a hidden island and build a new society.
Hana, the orphaned daughter of Korean peasants, and Kenichi, son of a great samurai leader, have little in common except for a mutual disdain for the other. But these young warriors will have to work together when an army invades the island with shocking news: there is a new Shogun and the Island is expected to pay fealty in exchange for protection from a new enemy...a mutated horde that threatens to wipe out all humanity.
Hana, the orphaned daughter of Korean peasants, and Kenichi, son of a great samurai leader, have little in common except for a mutual disdain for the other. But these young warriors will have to work together when an army invades the island with shocking news: there is a new Shogun and the Island is expected to pay fealty in exchange for protection from a new enemy...a mutated horde that threatens to wipe out all humanity.
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $3.99
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AFTERSHOCK COMICS
(W) Garth Ennis (A/CA) Goran Sudzuka
Shaw and McGregor conduct the most crucial interrogation of their FBI careers: on Paul Carna-han, or whatever it is that lurks inside him. He tells them a tale of unimaginable, unequaled de-pravity-but his horrifying life story may provide the clues the two agents need to make sense of their grim surroundings.
A new kind of horror story for modern America, written by Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys, Crossed) and drawn by Goran Sud uka (Y: The Last Man, Hellblazer)
A new kind of horror story for modern America, written by Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys, Crossed) and drawn by Goran Sud uka (Y: The Last Man, Hellblazer)
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $3.99
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ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Matt Herms (A/CA) Laura Braga
Taking sibling rivalry to its most infernal limits, the Blossom twins enter into a sinister competition to prove themselves worthy of the throne of Hell. While Betty Cooper is starting to realize what they are up to, making herself a target, a mysterious stranger wanders into town, bringing with him a revelation that will turn Cheryl and Jason's world upside down.
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $3.99
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GNs & TPs
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Dan Slott (A) Sara Pichelli, Simone Bianchi, Skottie Young (CA) Esad Ribic
The wait is over! The Thing, the Human Torch, the Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic - the first four heroes of the Marvel Age of Comics - are about to be reunited! Experience the grand return of the greatest family in the Marvel Universe! As an event occurs that will radically alter the Fantastic Four, Reed and Sue Richards return home with their children. But things have changed! And while Alicia Masters and the Thing ponder a big change of their own, the next chapter begins in the life of Victor Von Doom! Plus: Who are the Marvel Universe's newest fabulous foursome - the Fantastix?! How did they come into possession of the Baxter Building? And what does that mean for the original FF? The World's Greatest Comic Magazine is back - and better than ever! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) #1-4.
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In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $15.99
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DC COMICS
(W) Jim Chambers, Bill Finger, Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger, Jack Kirby, Don Cameron, Joe Samachson, Edmond Hamilton, John Broome, Gardner Fox, Frank Robbins, Archie Goodwin, Dennis O'Neil, Steve Englehart, Bob Rozakis, Alan Brennert, Harlan Ellison, Greg Rucka, Paul Levitz, Brad Meltzer, Scott Snyder, Neil Gaiman (A) Jim Chambers, Bob Kane, Joe Shuster, Jerry Robinson, Charles Paris, Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Dick Sprang, Carmine Infantino, George Klein, Ruben Moreira, Joe Certa, Sheldon Moldoff, Stan Kaye, Joe Giella, Sid Greene, Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, Walter Simonson, Marshall Rogers, Terry Austin, Michael Golden, Bob Smith, Gene Colan, Shawn Martinbrough, Steve Mitchell, Denys Cowan, John Floyd, Bryan Hitch, Sean Murphy, Mark Chiarello (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams
Celebrating the legacy of the Dark Knight, DETECTIVE COMICS: 80 YEARS OF BATMAN follows the best-selling ACTION COMICS: 80 YEARS OF SUPERMAN.
Over the past eight decades, Batman has remained at the forefront of popular culture, which is in no small part because of this comic book series that is synonymous with the Dark Knight! Celebrate DETECTIVE COMICS with DC, as we revisit classic stories from comics from the 1930s onward, featuring some of Batman's greatest allies and villains and work from some of the greatest creators ever to grace the graphic-literature medium!
Curated by guest editor Paul Levitz, it features reprints of the Dark Knight's most memorable adventures, from his first appearance to the debuts of Robin, Batwoman, Bat-Mite and Batgirl, as well as villains including Two-Face, the Riddler, Clayface, Man-Bat and more. This hardcover also spotlights crime-fighters including Slam Bradley, Air Wave, the Boy Commandos, the Martian Manhunter and the 1970s Manhunter, Paul Kirk!
And, published for the first time anywhere: a new tale of a traumatic early
moment in Bruce Wayne's life written by Paul Levitz with art by Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz, and an extraordinary look at a long-ago work in progress-the original layouts for the Batman tale from DETECTIVE COMICS #200, as illustrated by Lew Sayre Schwartz (and signed "Bob Kane"). As if that's not enough, this volume includes essays on Batman from contributors including Cory Doctorow, Neil Gaiman, Glen David Gold, Dennis O'Neil, former San Diego police chief Shelley Zimmerman and pulp historian Anthony Tollin.
With a new cover by DC Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee, These stories will be accompanied by breathtaking essays from some of the best writers of our time about how Batman has affected their work and American culture at large. Be here for the celebration of the year!
Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #1, 20, 27, 38, 60, 64, 66, 140, 151, 153, 225, 233, 267, 298, 327, 359, 400, 437, 443, 457, 474, 482, 500, 567, 742 and #27 (New 52).
Over the past eight decades, Batman has remained at the forefront of popular culture, which is in no small part because of this comic book series that is synonymous with the Dark Knight! Celebrate DETECTIVE COMICS with DC, as we revisit classic stories from comics from the 1930s onward, featuring some of Batman's greatest allies and villains and work from some of the greatest creators ever to grace the graphic-literature medium!
Curated by guest editor Paul Levitz, it features reprints of the Dark Knight's most memorable adventures, from his first appearance to the debuts of Robin, Batwoman, Bat-Mite and Batgirl, as well as villains including Two-Face, the Riddler, Clayface, Man-Bat and more. This hardcover also spotlights crime-fighters including Slam Bradley, Air Wave, the Boy Commandos, the Martian Manhunter and the 1970s Manhunter, Paul Kirk!
And, published for the first time anywhere: a new tale of a traumatic early
moment in Bruce Wayne's life written by Paul Levitz with art by Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz, and an extraordinary look at a long-ago work in progress-the original layouts for the Batman tale from DETECTIVE COMICS #200, as illustrated by Lew Sayre Schwartz (and signed "Bob Kane"). As if that's not enough, this volume includes essays on Batman from contributors including Cory Doctorow, Neil Gaiman, Glen David Gold, Dennis O'Neil, former San Diego police chief Shelley Zimmerman and pulp historian Anthony Tollin.
With a new cover by DC Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee, These stories will be accompanied by breathtaking essays from some of the best writers of our time about how Batman has affected their work and American culture at large. Be here for the celebration of the year!
Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #1, 20, 27, 38, 60, 64, 66, 140, 151, 153, 225, 233, 267, 298, 327, 359, 400, 437, 443, 457, 474, 482, 500, 567, 742 and #27 (New 52).
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $29.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Stefano Gaudiano, Cliff Rathburn (CA) Dave Stewart (A/CA) Charlie Adlard
The New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award winning THE WALKING DEAD series takes readers on the harrowing journey of Rick Grimes: a small town sheriff's deputy who slipped into a coma and awoke in an apocalyptic landscape where the undead have risen and prey on the living. Character drama, suspense, and dystopian survival horror collide in this pop culture phenomenon by Robert Kirkman (Super Dinosaur, Oblivion Song, Invincible) and Charlie Adlard upon which the hit AMC television series is based.
In THE ROTTEN CORE story arc, Rick leads the Commonwealth's Governor, Pamela Milton, on a tour of the various communities Alexandria is aligned with. Naturally... terrible things begin to happen very quickly. Collects THE WALKING DEAD #181-186.
In THE ROTTEN CORE story arc, Rick leads the Commonwealth's Governor, Pamela Milton, on a tour of the various communities Alexandria is aligned with. Naturally... terrible things begin to happen very quickly. Collects THE WALKING DEAD #181-186.
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $16.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Frank Miller (A/CA) Frank Miller
Frank Miller returns to the world of 300 with this sprawling historical epic! Persian King Xerxes sets out to conquer the world to avenge his father Darius's defeat and create an empire unlike anything the world has ever seen . . . Until the hardy Greeks produce a god king of their own, Alexander the Great. Collects issues #1-#5 of the miniseries.
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $30.00
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Merchandise
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DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Diamond Select Toys release! This 7-inch scale action figure of Thor features approximately 16 points of articulation and interchangeable parts and accessories, plus a poseable figure of an adolescent Groot, from the Guardians of the Galaxy! Packaged in the full-color, display-ready Select packaging, with side-panel artwork for shelf reference. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios!
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $29.99
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DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Diamond Select Toys release! This resin statue of "Iron Spider" is limited to a production run of 3,000 pieces, and each statue is hand-numbered, with an accompanying certificate of authenticity in a full-color, hand-numbered box. Sculpted by Cortes Studios!
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $150.00
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Joining Skybound's exclusive lineup of limited The Walking Dead action figures is the vibrant child-at-heart Juanita Sanchez! With her self-proclaimed nickname, "Princess," she comes equipped with her trusty machine gun and knife.
This is the color version.
This is the color version.
In Shops: Mar 06, 2019
SRP: $25.00
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