Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 8/18
Aug 15, 2021
Every week PREVIEWSworld calls attention to those comics, graphic novels, and toys 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 August 18th!
See all the New Releases for August 18th here!
Comics
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Carlos Magno (CA) Mike Del Mundo
THE ORIGIN OF KANG!
The man called Kang the Conqueror has been a pharaoh, a villain, a warlord of the space ways and even, on rare occasions, a hero. Across all timelines, one fact seemed absolute: Time means nothing to Kang the Conqueror.
But the truth is more complex. Kang is caught in an endless cycle of creation and destruction dictated by time and previously unseen by any but the Conqueror himself. A cycle that could finally explain the enigma that is Kang. And a cycle that begins and ends with an old and broken Kang sending his younger self down a dark path...
Rated T+
The man called Kang the Conqueror has been a pharaoh, a villain, a warlord of the space ways and even, on rare occasions, a hero. Across all timelines, one fact seemed absolute: Time means nothing to Kang the Conqueror.
But the truth is more complex. Kang is caught in an endless cycle of creation and destruction dictated by time and previously unseen by any but the Conqueror himself. A cycle that could finally explain the enigma that is Kang. And a cycle that begins and ends with an old and broken Kang sending his younger self down a dark path...
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Edgar Salazar (CA) Dave Wilkins
SURVIVE THE GRIM DARKNESS OF THE FUTURE WITH THE SISTERS OF BATTLE!
A squad of Adepta Sororitas, led by CANONESS VERIDYAN arrive on planet Siscia to retrieve a lost Inquisitorial acolyte and put down a heretical uprising. As Novitiate GHITA'S first mission with her Order gets underway, what should be an easy mission turns into something much worse, as an unknown force deep within the subterranean city of the planet rears its ugly head!
It's no-holds-barred action, mystery, and daemons galore as the all-female military force lets bolters blaze and flamers scorch in this all-new saga! Show your faith and fervor to the Emperor by joining us for the start of the next phase of WARHAMMER comics at Marvel!
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A squad of Adepta Sororitas, led by CANONESS VERIDYAN arrive on planet Siscia to retrieve a lost Inquisitorial acolyte and put down a heretical uprising. As Novitiate GHITA'S first mission with her Order gets underway, what should be an easy mission turns into something much worse, as an unknown force deep within the subterranean city of the planet rears its ugly head!
It's no-holds-barred action, mystery, and daemons galore as the all-female military force lets bolters blaze and flamers scorch in this all-new saga! Show your faith and fervor to the Emperor by joining us for the start of the next phase of WARHAMMER comics at Marvel!
Parental Advisory
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Ricky Mammone (A/CA) Max Bertolini
Second Chances Hotline - call now and get a new identity! All you need is some cash, a proper referral, and a very good reason to start over. When Leblanc, the man behind the hotline, is approached by a shady figure from his past, he's forced to accept a new client who doesn't meet any of the requirements - a client with chemically induced amnesia in desperate need of protection. Up-and-coming writer RICKY MAMMONE and artist MAX BERTOLINI (The Witcher, Nathan Never) explode onto the scene with this psychedelic, action-packed, bizarre noir that feels like John Wick punching through an existential French New Wave fever dream.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Dustin Nguyen
SERIES FINALE!
"STAR SEED," Part Four-Concluding the sci-fi/fantasy epic that began in the pages of DESCENDER, JEFF LEMIRE and DUSTIN NGUYEN present the final account of one young robot's struggle to keep his friends alive as the forces of magic and science meet in a climactic fashion.
"STAR SEED," Part Four-Concluding the sci-fi/fantasy epic that began in the pages of DESCENDER, JEFF LEMIRE and DUSTIN NGUYEN present the final account of one young robot's struggle to keep his friends alive as the forces of magic and science meet in a climactic fashion.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
(W) Sam Maggs, Danny Lore (A) Liana Kangas, Arianna Florean (CA) Francesco Francavilla
The Empire has been defeated, but that doesn't mean that the adventures are over for Luke and Leia, who find themselves in a tricky situation that they have to work together to get out of! Plus, Count Dooku has sinister plans for a Clone troop!
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
(W) Erik Burnham (A/CA) Dan Schoening
Rise Up, Part 5! The time has come to see if the world is worthy of saving! Can our heroes-with a little help from the Shobijin-show Godzilla that mankind is capable of hope? Or will the Priestesses' frightening vision of the future come to pass?
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Sarah Gailey (A) Pius Bak (CA) Kevin Tong
What unspeakable horror eats away at the heart of Crestfall Bluffs?
With law school and her whole life ahead of her, Joey plans to summer with her boyfriend Astor in his seemingly perfect hometown of Crestfall Bluffs.
It's a chance to finally meet Astor's family and childhood friends, all while enjoying a vacation with every need attended to by servants.
But beneath the affluent perfection lies a dark, deadly rot... will Joey discover the truth before it's too late, and if she does, can she survive to tell the tale?
The bold, horrifying psychological thriller from Hugo Award-winning author Sarah Gailey (The Echo Wife, Magic For Liars) with artist Pius Bak (Firefly, The Magicians), perfect for fans of Stillwater and Nailbiter!
With law school and her whole life ahead of her, Joey plans to summer with her boyfriend Astor in his seemingly perfect hometown of Crestfall Bluffs.
It's a chance to finally meet Astor's family and childhood friends, all while enjoying a vacation with every need attended to by servants.
But beneath the affluent perfection lies a dark, deadly rot... will Joey discover the truth before it's too late, and if she does, can she survive to tell the tale?
The bold, horrifying psychological thriller from Hugo Award-winning author Sarah Gailey (The Echo Wife, Magic For Liars) with artist Pius Bak (Firefly, The Magicians), perfect for fans of Stillwater and Nailbiter!
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Ryan Parrott, Rachel Wagner (A) Moises Hidalgo (CA) Matteo Scalera
Yale, the Omega Rangers' alien companion, embarks on a solo mission to protect a group of kids from the terrors of Safehaven.
Guided by the voice of the Blue Emissary, Yale will travel closer to his destiny... but what does this mean for the Omega Rangers?
Guided by the voice of the Blue Emissary, Yale will travel closer to his destiny... but what does this mean for the Omega Rangers?
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) David M. Booher (A) Claudia Balboni (CA) Chris Ables
Meet Max and Alex. Reformed intergalactic assassins for hire. On the run. Also super gay. Their former boss-a fluffy monkey with a jetpack-is hot on their tail to take back his stolen ship. They gotta eat, so they take a mission from Alex's old flame. Your standard no-kill, casualty-free kidnapping recovery from a nearby moon. Only complication? Half the moon is ruled by a fascist dictator hostile to foreigners. They're the Killer Queens, so what could possibly go wrong?
Join rising star David M. Booher (Canto, Alien Bounty Hunter) and an all-LGBTQ creative team as they tackle issues of love, xenophobia, and the terror of fascist dictatorships in this hilarious sci-fi epic.
Join rising star David M. Booher (Canto, Alien Bounty Hunter) and an all-LGBTQ creative team as they tackle issues of love, xenophobia, and the terror of fascist dictatorships in this hilarious sci-fi epic.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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DYNAMITE
(W) Sarah Hoyt (A) Madibek Musabekov (CA) Lucio Parrillo
Mystery abounds on the planet Camelot, and it's up to Barbarella to unravel it all in order to save a secretly enslaved populace in what's supposed to be a literal paradise. Answers will be forthcoming, but getting there will be half the fun-at least for you, gentle reader! And those answers may just bring down paradise...and lead to an even greater galactic evil! Love, lasers and liberty-this one's got it all, courtesy of acclaimed novelist SARAH HOYT and visionary artist MADIBEK MUSABEKOV!
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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TITAN COMICS
(W) Julien Blondel (A) Julien Telo (CA) Mike Mignola
GORGEOUS COMIC ADAPTATION OF MOORCOCK'S WORLD-RENOWNED CULT FANTASY SAGA!
Elric of Melniboné, is exiled from his home and cursed to walk the land under the influence of the god of chaos, Arioch. With his sword Stormbringer, Elric must find his way through the unknown
FIRST TIME THAT MOORCOCK'S NOVELS HAVE BEEN FULLY ADAPTED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.
Elric of Melniboné, is exiled from his home and cursed to walk the land under the influence of the god of chaos, Arioch. With his sword Stormbringer, Elric must find his way through the unknown
FIRST TIME THAT MOORCOCK'S NOVELS HAVE BEEN FULLY ADAPTED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC
(W) Dennis "Hopeless" Hallum (A) Emilio Laiso (CA) Rahzzah
An all-new adventure starts here in Part 1 of "Upgrade the World!"
Harvey-Nominated Writer Dennis Hopeless and breathtaking artist Emilio Laiso return to continue the epic saga of Aric of Dacia, aka X-O MANOWAR, as he battles an unknown nanite monstrosity that is devouring the earth.
Will our classic hero out of time finally evolve into the warrior of the future or will X-O Manowar drown with their past?
Harvey-Nominated Writer Dennis Hopeless and breathtaking artist Emilio Laiso return to continue the epic saga of Aric of Dacia, aka X-O MANOWAR, as he battles an unknown nanite monstrosity that is devouring the earth.
Will our classic hero out of time finally evolve into the warrior of the future or will X-O Manowar drown with their past?
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Ed McGuinness, More (CA) Leinil Francis Yu
A world without Avengers! Tony Stark never built an Iron Man armor. Thor is a hard-drinking atheist who despises hammers. Wakanda is dismissed as a myth. Captain America was never found in the ice - because there were no Avengers to find him. Instead, this planet has always been protected by Earth's Mightiest Heroes: the Squadron Supreme of America! Now Hyperion, Blur, Doctor Spectrum, Power Princess and Nighthawk face an attack from some of their fiercest enemies - including Dr. Juggernaut, the Black Skull, the Silver Witch, the Goblin and Thanos with his Infinity Rings. But why is Blade the vampire hunter the one man alive who seems to remember that the entire world has somehow been...reborn? And what is the Daywalker going to do about it? Collecting HEROES REBORN #1-7 and HEROES RETURN #1.
Rated T+
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $34.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh (A/CA) Kat Leyh
CAN THE LUMBERJANES COMPLETE THEIR WISH LISTS BEFORE THE END OF SUMMER?
With the end of summer rapidly approaching, Jo, Mal, Molly, April, and Ripley decide to embark on one final adventure, finishing up their summer to-do list with a bang!
But no one's ready for the shocking secret force that's heading straight for the 'Janes!
Collects Lumberjanes #73-74.
With the end of summer rapidly approaching, Jo, Mal, Molly, April, and Ripley decide to embark on one final adventure, finishing up their summer to-do list with a bang!
But no one's ready for the shocking secret force that's heading straight for the 'Janes!
Collects Lumberjanes #73-74.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $14.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) John Arcudi (A/CA) Valerio Giangiordano
RUMBLE and B.P.R.D. writer JOHN ARCUDI is back at Image with rising star VALERIO GIANGIORDANO for an all-new horror series set in the midst of the Civil War.
In the middle of the horrors of the American Civil War, young soldier Virgil Morris discovers that he can't leave his Pawnee origins behind him. Visited by ghosts and visions, he learns that the war is not the worst evil he and his new friend, nurse Frances Shaw, face. Together - and apart - Frances and Virgil combat madness and hell itself.
Collects TWO MOONS #1-5.
In the middle of the horrors of the American Civil War, young soldier Virgil Morris discovers that he can't leave his Pawnee origins behind him. Visited by ghosts and visions, he learns that the war is not the worst evil he and his new friend, nurse Frances Shaw, face. Together - and apart - Frances and Virgil combat madness and hell itself.
Collects TWO MOONS #1-5.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $16.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Ryan Parrott (A) Francesco Mortarino (CA) Matteo Scalera
LORD DRAKKON - FRIEND OR FOE?
A new enemy is rising, one tied to the secret history of the Power Rangers and it will take every member of the new team to defeat them, forcing the Rangers to turn to their greatest enemy - Lord Drakkon.
But is Lord Drakkon ready to betray the New Power Rangers or is he truly on a path to redemption?
Collects Power Rangers #5-8.
A new enemy is rising, one tied to the secret history of the Power Rangers and it will take every member of the new team to defeat them, forcing the Rangers to turn to their greatest enemy - Lord Drakkon.
But is Lord Drakkon ready to betray the New Power Rangers or is he truly on a path to redemption?
Collects Power Rangers #5-8.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $16.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Makoto Kobayashi (A/CA) Makoto Kobayashi
What's Michael? FatCat Collection volume 2 gathers out-of-print original What's Michael? volumes 7 to 11 for readers young and old! This huge tome features the out-of-print What's Michael? volumes Fat Cat in the City, Show Time, The Ideal Cat, Sleepless Nights, and the shocking Planet of the Cats. Introduction by historian and manga stalwart Zack Davisson (Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan)!
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Jeremy Barlow (A) Josh Hood (CA) Guilherme Balbi
Clan rivalries erupt amid turmoil in an untold story set immediately after the events of James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster film Avatar! Jake Sully maintains his position as leader of the Omatikaya Na'vi clan, but with their Hometree destroyed, he begins to doubt his place among them. As the Na'vi and human feud persists, tensions between the clans begin to escalate as longstanding family animosities ignite-spawning treachery and betrayal!
Collects the four-issue miniseries.
Collects the four-issue miniseries.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Matt Kindt (A/CA) Matt Lesniewski
From New York Times-bestselling Mind MGMT creator Matt Kindt and Matt Lesniewski (The Freak) comes a brand-new, mind-altering journey through Russian folk tales, trained assassins, and government conspiracies.
After losing her family in a violent home invasion, a woman uses folk tales to cope. In a blood-soaked journey toward revenge, she tracks down the man responsible for her family's deaths, only to discover a startling government plot-to weaponize folk tales and use them to raise children into super assassins.
Collects Crimson Flower #1-#5, including all covers and bonus material.
After losing her family in a violent home invasion, a woman uses folk tales to cope. In a blood-soaked journey toward revenge, she tracks down the man responsible for her family's deaths, only to discover a startling government plot-to weaponize folk tales and use them to raise children into super assassins.
Collects Crimson Flower #1-#5, including all covers and bonus material.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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VIZ LLC
(W) Junji Ito (A/CA) Junji Ito
Did she wander in? Or was she drawn in...?
A woman walks alone at the foot of Mount Sengoku. A man appears, saying he's been waiting for her, and invites her to a nearby village. Surprisingly, the village is covered in hairlike volcanic glass fibers, and all of it shines a bright gold. At night, when the villagers perform their custom of gazing up at the starry sky, countless unidentified flying objects come raining down on them, the opening act for the terror about to occur.
For older teen audiences.
A woman walks alone at the foot of Mount Sengoku. A man appears, saying he's been waiting for her, and invites her to a nearby village. Surprisingly, the village is covered in hairlike volcanic glass fibers, and all of it shines a bright gold. At night, when the villagers perform their custom of gazing up at the starry sky, countless unidentified flying objects come raining down on them, the opening act for the terror about to occur.
For older teen audiences.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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VIZ LLC
(W) Haro Aso (A/CA) Kotaro Takata
One by one, Akira has been checking little items like cleaning his room and snagging a new TV off his bucket list. Now, having grown weary of the hotbed of infection that is Tokyo, Akira makes the decision to head to his parents' home in Gunma. But to get there, he needs to get past his former boss!
For older teen audiences.
For older teen audiences.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $12.99
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HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY
(W) George Orwell (A/CA) Fido Nesti
One of the most influential books of the twentieth century gets the graphic treatment in this first-ever adaptation of George Orwell's 1984. In 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston Smith is a man in grave danger for the simple reason that his memory still functions. Drawn into a forbidden love affair, Winston finds the courage to join a secret revolutionary organization called the Brotherhood, dedicated to the destruction of the Party. Together with his beloved Julia, he hazards his life in a deadly match against the powers that be. With evocative, immersive art from Fido Nesti, this vision of George Orwell's dystopian masterpiece provides a new perspective for longtime fans but is also an accessible entry point for young readers and adults who have yet to discover the iconic story that is still so relevant today.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $22.00
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Toys & Merchandise
DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Diamond Select Toys release! Fight the future! Sporting his look from the dystopic future that is the "Days of Future Past" storyline, Wolverine rocks a leather jacket and grey temples in this all-new Gallery Diorama! With his claws fully extended and standing on some rubble, Logan looks ready for a tussle, and stands approximately 9 inches tall. This piece is made of high-quality PVC and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Alejandro Pereira.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $49.99
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DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Diamond Select Toys release! One of the most requested Marvel Select action figures is now a reality! Despite being one of Iron Man's oldest and deadliest foes, the Titanium Man has never been captured in his classic appearance as an action figure. Now, this 9.5" figure will fill a massive hole in fans' collections! Featuring 16 points of articulation, this figure features an interchangeable Boris Bullski head, interchangeable hands, and clip-on energy effects. It comes packaged in display-ready Select action figure packaging with side-panel artwork for shelf reference. Designed by Yuri Tming, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios!
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $29.99
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DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! Rebels beware! From Star Wars: Rebels, Grand Admiral Thrawn is the latest animated mini-bust from Gentle Giant Ltd.! Captured in 1/7 scale and standing approximately 6 inches tall, this mini-bust features detailed sculpting and paint applications, and is limited to only 3,000 pieces. It comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a full-color window box. Designed by Barry Bradfield, sculpted by Paul Harding!
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $60.00
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KOTOBUKIYA
From Kotobukiya. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Poison Ivy returns to the Bishoujo statue line in a new exclusive color scheme based on all new illustration by the beloved Shunya Yamashita! You can almost see the pheromone permeating from her very being, as she sits perched atop her botanical monster with a mischievous grin across her face. Sculpted by by Munchkin, each hair on Ivy's head is meticulously crafted, and the new monstrous color scheme makes it hard to resist adding this beauty to your collection! This North American PREVIEWS Exclusive Poison Ivy Bishoujo Statue is limited to 1,500 pieces!
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $124.99