Dive into New Comics: August 30th Picks - Start Here and Explore!
Aug 28, 2023
Get ready for a week of exciting new releases! From Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #1 to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special #1, there are plenty of new #1s, one-shots, and story arcs to dive into this Wednesday, August 30th at your local comic shop.
Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, these new releases are the perfect jumping-on point to discover your next favorite series.
So why not Start Here?
IMAGE COMICS
(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Kagan McLeod
Back because YOU demanded it! Yes, you! Don't you remember? We were having drinks and you said, "Hey. Whatever happened to... was it KAPTANNA?"
CHIP ZDARSKY (PUBLIC DOMAIN, Batman) and KAGAN MCLEOD (Infinite Kung Fu, Cobra Kai) are BACK with a BRAND-NEW STORY ARC of their "beloved" "science" fiction series! Astronaut KEITH KANGA, trapped on the planet of Kaptara, is trying to find his way home, but first he needs to solve a mystery: who is stealing all the adorable CAT-TANKS? Who would DARE???
This wild and colorful series full of heart and chuckles could be yours for the low, low price of $3.99!
A new chapter in ZDARSKY'S charming, off-the-wall space comedy.
CHIP ZDARSKY (PUBLIC DOMAIN, Batman) and KAGAN MCLEOD (Infinite Kung Fu, Cobra Kai) are BACK with a BRAND-NEW STORY ARC of their "beloved" "science" fiction series! Astronaut KEITH KANGA, trapped on the planet of Kaptara, is trying to find his way home, but first he needs to solve a mystery: who is stealing all the adorable CAT-TANKS? Who would DARE???
This wild and colorful series full of heart and chuckles could be yours for the low, low price of $3.99!
A new chapter in ZDARSKY'S charming, off-the-wall space comedy.
In Shops: Aug 30, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Ryan Parrott, Melissa Flores, Mat Groom, Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hotson, Maria Ingrande Mora (A) Hendry Prasetya, Eleonora Carlini, Marco Renna, Jo Mi-Gyeong (CA) Dan Mora
A landmark celebratory special featuring 5 brand new stories paying homage to the legacy of Rangers with stories by Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun), Mat Groom (Inferno Girl Red), the original Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger Amy Jo Johnson and Matt Hotson (Titans), and young adult author Maria Ingrande Mora (Fragile Remedy), along with current Mighty Morphin Power Rangers superstar scribe Melissa Flores!
Joining the celebration are returning fan-favorite Power Rangers artists including Hendry Prasteya, Eleonora Carlini, and Marco Renna!
Between a spotlight on Ernie in Angel Grove, Alpha 5's struggle to find his true purpose, a mind-bending "What If?" story about Tommy's powers which introduces an all-new alternate universe, an additional tale about his marriage to Kat, and a deeper look at the Ranger Academy, this anniversary issue is truly packed full of content worthy of the 30-year legacy.
Along with 40 pages of brand new morphinominal material, celebrate 30 years of Power Rangers with an additional 24 pages of classic material that fans new and old will be delighted to experience!
Joining the celebration are returning fan-favorite Power Rangers artists including Hendry Prasteya, Eleonora Carlini, and Marco Renna!
Between a spotlight on Ernie in Angel Grove, Alpha 5's struggle to find his true purpose, a mind-bending "What If?" story about Tommy's powers which introduces an all-new alternate universe, an additional tale about his marriage to Kat, and a deeper look at the Ranger Academy, this anniversary issue is truly packed full of content worthy of the 30-year legacy.
Along with 40 pages of brand new morphinominal material, celebrate 30 years of Power Rangers with an additional 24 pages of classic material that fans new and old will be delighted to experience!
In Shops: Aug 30, 2023
SRP: $9.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Rainbow Rowell, Jamie McKelvie (A) Various (CA) Gary Frank
IT'S A CELEBRATION OF THE MARVEL AGE OF COMICS - AND YOU ARE INVITED!
This massive commemorative issue includes contributions from some of the most storied creators in Marvel history, as well as a few surprises, as the classic days of Marvel are explored in depth!
J. Michael Straczynski and Kaare Andrews create the Marvel Universe in a backyard!
Dan Slott and Michael Allred depict a crucial turning point for Captain Marvel!
Rainbow Rowell and Jamie McKelvie explore the blossoming relationship between Cyclops and Jean Grey!
The original Human Torch finds his purpose thanks to Mark Waid and Alessandro Cappuccio!
The Silver Surfer confronts Mephisto under the guidance of Steve McNiven!
And more, more, more! Plus: The ultimate Marvel Value Stamp, #1000! Who or what will it feature?
Rated T+
This massive commemorative issue includes contributions from some of the most storied creators in Marvel history, as well as a few surprises, as the classic days of Marvel are explored in depth!
J. Michael Straczynski and Kaare Andrews create the Marvel Universe in a backyard!
Dan Slott and Michael Allred depict a crucial turning point for Captain Marvel!
Rainbow Rowell and Jamie McKelvie explore the blossoming relationship between Cyclops and Jean Grey!
The original Human Torch finds his purpose thanks to Mark Waid and Alessandro Cappuccio!
The Silver Surfer confronts Mephisto under the guidance of Steve McNiven!
And more, more, more! Plus: The ultimate Marvel Value Stamp, #1000! Who or what will it feature?
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 30, 2023
SRP: $9.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Stephanie Williams, Stephanie Phillips (A) Duarte, Alberto Foche, Creees Lee (CA) Leinil Yu
MOON KNIGHT VS. TAEGUKGI! The forces of chaos compel Earth's heroes to go head-to-head with each other! When the champion of a god battles a godlike champion, who will win? The Fist of Khonshu faces off against Tiger Division's fearless leader: It's MOON KNIGHT vs. TAEGUKGI in a power-packed showdown!
Rated T+
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 30, 2023
SRP: $4.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Vellani, Iman, Sabir Pirzada (A) Carlos E. Gomez, Adam Gorham (CA) Sara Pichelli
KAMALA KHAN IS BACK...AND SHE'S AN X-MAN! That's right - the good news is that fresh off her world-saving death, Kamala has been brought back via Krakoan Resurrection Technology! What a way to learn she's a mutant! The bad news is her debut at the Hellfire Gala didn't go exactly as planned, and now all of mutantkind are being hunted worldwide! Into this world of hate and fear, Kamala has a secret mission to pull off for the X-Men, all the while struggling to acclimate to this new part of her identity! PLUS: This huge new chapter of Kamala's story is being co-written by the MCU's own Kamala, Iman Vellani, and Sabir Pirzada of both DARK WEB: MS. MARVEL and her Disney+ series!
Rated T+
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 30, 2023
SRP: $4.99
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FRANK MILLER PRESENTS LLC
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) Mario Guevara, Joe Prado
Trapped inside the shattered hull of an alien spacecraft and imprisoned for over twenty years, firefighter Sonny Palmer is transformed into something greater than and less than human. He is THE FIRST RESPONDER and dedicated his life to saving others while unable to save himself. In this one shot, we learn his origin and set up the world-shattering climax to the ANCIENT ENEMIES series.
Written by Dan DiDio, with art and cover by our newest artist (part of the FMP Talent Search) Mario Guevara, with inks by Joe Prado and colors by HiFi. And don't miss our variant cover by another talented newcomer (and also part of FMP Talent Search), Alex Munoz.
Written by Dan DiDio, with art and cover by our newest artist (part of the FMP Talent Search) Mario Guevara, with inks by Joe Prado and colors by HiFi. And don't miss our variant cover by another talented newcomer (and also part of FMP Talent Search), Alex Munoz.
In Shops: Aug 30, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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DARK HORSE PRH
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Malachi Ward
The Eisner Award-winning superhero saga returns in this series picking up immediately after the events of the hit Reborn series. In this multi-timeline, world-hopping adventure, we find new stakes, new heroes, and the long-awaited return to Black Hammer farm with Weber family re-uniting and facing new challenges and villains in Jeff Lemire's biggest event in the Black Hammer series thus far!
Black Hammer: The End is the next era of the Black Hammer Universe; a six-issue event series by Jeff Lemire and Malachi Ward that pulls the Black Hammer world into crisis.
Black Hammer: The End is the next era of the Black Hammer Universe; a six-issue event series by Jeff Lemire and Malachi Ward that pulls the Black Hammer world into crisis.
In Shops: Aug 30, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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IDW-PRH
(W) Matt Frank (A/CA) Matt Frank
Some time ago, mysterious crystals fell to an alien planet, becoming the subject of a planetwide religion existing at odds with the planet's government. After years of conflict, the leader of what has become a powerful cult uses the crystals to summon his "god" and unleash it on his world. Little does he know he has only summoned the terrifying SpaceGodzilla! And SpaceGodzilla hears no prayers!
In Shops: Aug 30, 2023
SRP: $7.99
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MASSIVE
(W) Sean Gordon Murphy (A/CA) Sean Gordon Murphy
Superstar artist Sean Gordon Murphy, known for his groundbreaking series Batman: White Knight, delivers an all-new tale of world-hopping adventure.
THE PLOT HOLES are a squad of fictional warriors who transport themselves into the pages of other books, using their unique skills to save the plots in order to stop them from being destroyed. And Cliff is their newest recruit, a comic creator who's just realized his world isn't real-in fact, it's a complete fiction that literally exists inside a novel. The other members are misfits like him, pulled from unpublished books that couldn't be saved: a manga samurai, a barbarian tiger, a kid from a comic strip, and a vampire assassin. Outclassed by the other members, Cliff sets out to prove his worth to The Plot Holes as they fight to save as many books as possible.
THE PLOT HOLES are a squad of fictional warriors who transport themselves into the pages of other books, using their unique skills to save the plots in order to stop them from being destroyed. And Cliff is their newest recruit, a comic creator who's just realized his world isn't real-in fact, it's a complete fiction that literally exists inside a novel. The other members are misfits like him, pulled from unpublished books that couldn't be saved: a manga samurai, a barbarian tiger, a kid from a comic strip, and a vampire assassin. Outclassed by the other members, Cliff sets out to prove his worth to The Plot Holes as they fight to save as many books as possible.
In Shops: Aug 30, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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BLOOD MOON COMICS LLC
(W) Eric Palicki, Evan Carothers (A) Ben Worrell (CA) Brian Demarest
In a dystopian wasteland where humanity has long since been sterilized by radiation, a woman miraculously becomes pregnant and must find a way to stay alive as multiple groups vie for control of her and her unborn child's future.
In Shops: Aug 30, 2023
SRP: $4.99
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