Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 3/23
Mar 20, 2022
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 March 23rd!
See all the New Releases for March 23rd here!
Comics
MARVEL COMICS
(W) David Michelinie (A) Ivan Fiorelli (CA) Paulo Siqueira
AN EPIC RETURN!
Before Carnage and space gods, clones and toxins, and the revelation that he was a father, Eddie Brock was a down-on-his-luck reporter who had tried to take his own life and been saved by an extraterrestrial alien. This all-new story set in the character's earliest days welcomes Venom co-creator DAVID MICHELINIE back into the symbiote hive with open
arms, as he and rising star IVAN FIORELLI unite to tell a new, horrifying tale that not only revisits the wicked web-slinger's past, but hints at what's to come in his future!
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Before Carnage and space gods, clones and toxins, and the revelation that he was a father, Eddie Brock was a down-on-his-luck reporter who had tried to take his own life and been saved by an extraterrestrial alien. This all-new story set in the character's earliest days welcomes Venom co-creator DAVID MICHELINIE back into the symbiote hive with open
arms, as he and rising star IVAN FIORELLI unite to tell a new, horrifying tale that not only revisits the wicked web-slinger's past, but hints at what's to come in his future!
RATED T+
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $4.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Larry Hama (A) Andrea Di Vito (CA) Geoff Shaw
RETURN TO MADRIPOOR WITH THE MAN CALLED PATCH!
ALL-NEW action, intrigue and espionage awaits you as legendary creator Larry Hama returns with a story set before his original run on WOLVERINE! The mutant known as LOGAN has made a name for himself on the mysterious island of MADRIPOOR, where the locals know him as PATCH. From their haunt at the PRINCESS BAR, what starts as a simple recon mission lands PATCH and ARCHIE knee-deep in a paramilitary struggle that will surface some SURPRISE REVELATIONS and characters! And is that NICK FURY, DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D.? Yes, two patches for the price of one! A must-have for long-standing readers, and a welcome entry point for new readers of WOLVERINE!
RATED T+
ALL-NEW action, intrigue and espionage awaits you as legendary creator Larry Hama returns with a story set before his original run on WOLVERINE! The mutant known as LOGAN has made a name for himself on the mysterious island of MADRIPOOR, where the locals know him as PATCH. From their haunt at the PRINCESS BAR, what starts as a simple recon mission lands PATCH and ARCHIE knee-deep in a paramilitary struggle that will surface some SURPRISE REVELATIONS and characters! And is that NICK FURY, DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D.? Yes, two patches for the price of one! A must-have for long-standing readers, and a welcome entry point for new readers of WOLVERINE!
RATED T+
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $3.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Fiona Staples
Long-term relationships are easy? LYING.
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $2.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Nick Dragotta, Caleb Goellner (A/CA) Nick Dragotta
The highly anticipated follow-up project from critically lauded EAST OF WEST artist NICK DRAGOTTA!
This ALL-NEW, EXTRA-LENGTH LIMITED SERIES teams artistic dynamo DRAGOTTA with rising-star writer CALEB GOELLNER (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures). When his megacorp power plant falls under attack by terrorists, the super-scientist who revolutionized and controls all energy on Earth sends his ultimate creation (and an adequate employee) in to destroy his most monstrous secrets.
This ALL-NEW, EXTRA-LENGTH LIMITED SERIES teams artistic dynamo DRAGOTTA with rising-star writer CALEB GOELLNER (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures). When his megacorp power plant falls under attack by terrorists, the super-scientist who revolutionized and controls all energy on Earth sends his ultimate creation (and an adequate employee) in to destroy his most monstrous secrets.
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $5.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Scott Snyder (A/CA) Greg Capullo
Since the very dawn of man, legends have been told of the conflict between angel and demon-kind. Lam Lyle, a woman of science, dismissed these stories as just that-fiction. But when the loss of a loved one leads to the discovery of a hulking, benevolent demon named Hellvis, Lam realizes that her life is about to undergo a dire new direction. With a newfound partner and awesome powers now at her disposal, our hero suddenly finds herself thrust into a climactic war of good and evil with no less than the fate of the world hanging in the balance . . .
* Includes sketch material and original scripts.
Cover C by Greg Capullo features a red foil logo!
* Includes sketch material and original scripts.
Cover C by Greg Capullo features a red foil logo!
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $4.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) David Dastmalchian (A/CA) Lukas Ketner
It's been a hell of a week for Jerri Bartman. She lost her job, crashed her car, took the only gig available hosting the midnight monster show, and . . . oh yeah-dismembered a zombie. No big deal. Now, to protect the people she loves, she's going to have to take a crash course in monster hunting. And quickly-a vengeful vampire just booked a first-class flight into town.
"A love letter to 1980s horror kitsch, Count Crowley: Reluctant Monster Hunter #1 is the Lois Lane/Jessica Jones mashup that you didn't know you needed." -Newsarama
"A love letter to 1980s horror kitsch, Count Crowley: Reluctant Monster Hunter #1 is the Lois Lane/Jessica Jones mashup that you didn't know you needed." -Newsarama
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $3.99
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Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Donny Cates (A) Juan Gedeon, More (CA) Iban Coello
When a dangerous armored foe named Virus erupts into Venom's life, he threatens to rip away everything Eddie Brock holds dear. His son, his symbiote - even himself! But as their battle spirals out of control, Venom suddenly finds himself somewhere beyond! In a wildly different and highly dangerous world, new allies, familiar faces and shocking enemies await! Eddie must somehow find a way home - but untold horrors await him there. Knull, the terrifying King in Black, has arrived to plunge Earth into darkness with his army of symbiote dragons - and Venom will be the first to fall! After three years of all-out action and suspense, Donny Cates brings his symbiote saga to a staggering close - and nothing will ever be the same for the Lethal Protector! Collecting VENOM (2018) #26-35 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2020 (SPIDER-MAN/VENOM).
Rated T+
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $39.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) Colleen Doran
A delightfully humorous and sweet fantasy story brought to you by from the Eisner-award winning team of Snow, Glass, Apples: Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran!
An elderly British widow buys what turns out to be the Holy Grail from a second-hand shop setting her off on an epic visit from an ancient knight who lures her with ancient relics in hope for winning the cup.
From the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, Nebula award-winning, and New York Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman (American Gods) comes this graphic novel adaptation by Colleen Doran (Troll Bridge, Snow, Glass, Apples)!
An elderly British widow buys what turns out to be the Holy Grail from a second-hand shop setting her off on an epic visit from an ancient knight who lures her with ancient relics in hope for winning the cup.
From the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, Nebula award-winning, and New York Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman (American Gods) comes this graphic novel adaptation by Colleen Doran (Troll Bridge, Snow, Glass, Apples)!
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $19.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
(W) Erik Burnham (A/CA) Josh Burcham
Celebrate 25 years of Beast Wars! The Maximals and the Predacons are back in this all-new series.
"In the beginning came the beasts, and all that creeps, crawls and flies-but nature lies, they're robots in disguise!" With this one line a whole new generation of Transformers toys and fans were created. Now, 25 years later, an all-new series brings your favorite characters back!
In the future, the planet Cybertron belongs to the scientific-minded Maximals and the action-oriented Predacons! When a crew of Predacons, led by the successor to the Megatron name, steal a golden disk and a ship capable of traveling through time, it's up to Optimus Primal and his Maximal crew-Rattrap, Rhinox, Cheetor, and new character Nyx-to catch them! Collects issues #1-6 of the 12-issue series.
"In the beginning came the beasts, and all that creeps, crawls and flies-but nature lies, they're robots in disguise!" With this one line a whole new generation of Transformers toys and fans were created. Now, 25 years later, an all-new series brings your favorite characters back!
In the future, the planet Cybertron belongs to the scientific-minded Maximals and the action-oriented Predacons! When a crew of Predacons, led by the successor to the Megatron name, steal a golden disk and a ship capable of traveling through time, it's up to Optimus Primal and his Maximal crew-Rattrap, Rhinox, Cheetor, and new character Nyx-to catch them! Collects issues #1-6 of the 12-issue series.
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $19.99
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YEN PRESS
(W) Sango Harukawa, Kafka Asagiri (A) Neco Kanai
From the pages of Bungo Stray Dogs comes a new series about the peaceful everyday lives of the cast-Only now the Armed Detective Agency and Mafia characters are mini-sized?! This cozy gag manga about the cute adventures of Atsushi and crew brings a different charm from the original!
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $13.00
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Toys & Merchandise
MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION
From MEDICOM Toy. From The Dark Knight Returns comes a new MAFEX action figure set of Batman and Robin! Batman is back in a new color scheme, and comes with blue optional parts to match his look. This version even comes with an interchangeable Bruce Wayne head so you can display him masked or unmasked! And best of all, an action figure of Carrie Kelley as Robin is included in the same scale, so you can pose this famous duo together! Additionally, the capes are made from real cloth with a wire inside so you can shape it to match your poses. A poseable display stand is included.
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $194.99
GOOD SMILE COMPANY
From Good Smile Company. From the popular game Ghost of Tsushima comes a figma of the samurai known as The Ghost, Jin Sakai. A flexible plastic is used for important areas, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability. He comes with a glaring face plate created with detailed 3D paintwork technology along with an alternate masked face plate,a nd his cape is made with real fabric! The Sakai Katana and Sakai Tanto are included as optional parts. His half bow, an arrow and the sword on his back are included as well.
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $139.99
DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
From Diamond Select Toys. A Gentle Giant Ltd. Release! A good mini-bust goes to the Dark Side in this all-new 1/6 scale Star Wars collectible! Jedi-in-training Rey gets a glimpse of her life as the disciple of Emperor Palpatine in the ninth Star Wars movie, wielding a menacing double-bladed lightsaber, and now that moment has been captured as a highly detailed sculpture! Limited to only 2500 pieces, this New York Comic-Con exclusive sits atop a pedestal, and comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Designed by the Silva Bros., sculpted by the artisans at Gentle Giant Ltd.!
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $120.00
SQUARE ENIX INC
From Square Enix. Sephiroth, the legendary Soldier First Class from Final Fantasy VII Remake joins the fray as a Play Arts Kai action figure! Our designers have painstakingly recreated all the fine details you can see in the character from FFVII Remake from his enigmatic expression, his slender but brawny figure, to all the other intricate decorations. His silver hair utilizes a translucent piece and is articulated as well; making it possible for dynamic posing. Accessories include his trusty Masamune sword, an additional head piece with his eyes closed, and interchangeable hands, for a total of six additional pieces. This exceptional 11 1/8" tall figure shows off the powerful presence of an infamous war hero and enigmatic villain.
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $154.99
HIYA TOYS
From Hiya Toys. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Based on the original 1987 Predator film where the Predator stalks his prey with deadly precision, Hiya Toys presents the Open Mouth Jungle Predator! This 1/18-scale figure features full articulation along with screen-accurate paint deco and a bloody spine accessory! and This PREVIEWS Exclusive open mouth Jungle Hunter figure stands approximately 4 1/2" tall.
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $19.99
NECA
From NECA. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the classic 1981 sequel Halloween 2, this action figure 2-pack includes 7" scale versions of Michael Myers and Dr. Loomis! Both feature digital facial printing for extra accuracy. Dr. Loomis has removable arms so he can be displayed with or without his trench coat. Recreate the fire scene with attachable fire effects for Michael! It's packed with more accessories too, including interchangeable hands, lighter hand for Dr. Loomis, 2 handguns, pumpkin, extra arms for Dr. Loomis, hammer, syringe, knife, scalpel, fire effect, and an extra "bloody tears" head for Myers.
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $75.99
THREEZERO
From Threezero. threezero's Fallout product line continues with the 1/6-scale T-45 Hot Rod Shark Armor Pack! The olive green color base is complimented with red trims and the iconic, shark-styled eyes and mouth decals. This armor pack does not include a collectible figure, and is intended as an add-on set of armor that is completely interchangeable with all previous threezero 1/6 Fallout figures. Helmet features a light-up LED function: Requires AG1 x3 Button Cell Batteries (not included).
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $149.00
TMP TOYS / MCFARLANE'S TOYS
From TMP/McFarlane's Toys. The Batman is two years into his role as Gotham's embodiment of vengeance - a nocturnal vigilante who strikes fear in the hearts of criminals. These Incredibly detailed 7" scale figures based off the upcoming DC movie The Batman are Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play! Each figure includes a character specific accessory, display base, and collectible art card with figure photography on the front, and character biography on the back. Collect Batman, Riddler, and Catwoman.
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $19.99
NECA
From NECA. For the 70th anniversary of Universal's horror film classic, NECA is excited to reveal The Wolf Man in Ultimate action figure form! Starring Lon Chaney Jr., 1941's The Wolf Man is critically acclaimed for Chaney's moving performance and the special effects. The sculpt captures the human and monster sides of this complicated character with interchangeable heads, hands, and lower legs. The figure stands in 7" scale, features the authorized likeness of Lon Chaney Jr, and also includes wolf cane, animal trap and stand accessories.
In Shops: Mar 23, 2022
SRP: $32.99