Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 4/3/24
Mar 31, 2024
Every week PREVIEWSworld calls attention to those comics, graphic novels and manga, 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 April 3rd!
See all the New Releases for April 3rd here!
Comics
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Cody Ziglar (A) Roge Antonio (CA) Taurin Clarke
A NEW ERA FOR THE MERC WITH A MOUTH, AND A GUN, AND A SWORD... CODY ZIGLAR (Futurama, Miles Morales: Spider-Man) has a wild ride planned for the Merc with the mouth! Introducing a terrifying new villain who won't stop until he catches Wade in his DEATH GRIP. But all work and no play makes Deadpool a very dead boy!
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Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $4.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) J. M. DeMatteis (A) Michael Sta. Maria (CA) Paulo Siqueira
NORMAN OSBORN WAS NOT THE FIRST GOBLIN! Norman Osborn is the GREEN GOBLIN you know. But he is NOT the ORIGINAL GOBLIN! Learn the shocking secrets of the PROTO-GOBLIN, and its dramatic connection to the Osborn family! What role does a young Peter Parker, who has not yet understood his great power and responsibility, play in this unfolding of events? J.M. DEMATTEIS (SPIDER-MAN: KRAVEN'S LAST HUNT) continues to build his legacy and the mythos of classic SPIDER-LORE, this time paired with rising star MICHAEL STA. MARIA!
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Rated T
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $4.99
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DYNAMITE
(W) Steve Niles (A) Alessandro Amoruso (CA) Joshua Middleton
After landing in jail following a night of drunken revelry, Red Sonja hears an outlandish story from a fellow inmate. Deep in the mountains lies a dead city in a valley with no name. Abandoned and forgotten, its fields and streets are littered with the bones of two armies, all destroyed by a curse from a warlock who has long since vanished, along with his vast treasure - untold riches just waiting to be taken.
At least that is the legend. But Sonja's cellmate Morgo has more than a diverting tale - he's also got a map that says this legend could well be reality. All they need to do is break out of lockup and hit the road - which may be easier said than done!
Crafted by legendary writer STEVE NILES (30 Days of Night, Simon Dark) and rising art star ALESSANDRO AMORUSO, Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned #1 delivers monsters, magic, and mayhem in equal measure - all wrapped up in sumptuous covers from JOSHUA MIDDLETON, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!
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At least that is the legend. But Sonja's cellmate Morgo has more than a diverting tale - he's also got a map that says this legend could well be reality. All they need to do is break out of lockup and hit the road - which may be easier said than done!
Crafted by legendary writer STEVE NILES (30 Days of Night, Simon Dark) and rising art star ALESSANDRO AMORUSO, Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned #1 delivers monsters, magic, and mayhem in equal measure - all wrapped up in sumptuous covers from JOSHUA MIDDLETON, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!
ALL COVERS CARDSTOCK
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $4.99
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DYNAMITE
(W) Alex Cox (CA) Jae Lee
From the fevered pen of ALEX COX and the master brush of TOMMASO BIANCHI comes a haunting tale of gore and ape-shaped death! In this issue, our heroes finally reach the safety of high ground as they scale the deadly island's skull-shaped mountain. Safe from Kong (for the moment!), they can see human civilization in the distance. But will the cave in which they have taken refuge prove to be a sanctuary - or a mortuary?!?
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $3.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Gary Frank
SERIES PREMIERE
IT ALL STARTS HERE!
The critically acclaimed team of storytellers GEOFF JOHNS and GARY FRANK return to the nuclear wasteland of GEIGER for an ALL-NEW ONGOING series starring the violent and unpredictable GLOWING MAN! Leaving his home behind, Tariq Geiger now walks the radioactive roads of the former United States with his two-headed wolf Barney. But as his enemies doggedly pursue him, Geiger discovers salvation from the unlikeliest of foes. But what secrets does this potential ally hold that could help Geiger? And exactly how many people are after The Glowing Man... and why? Don't miss this vital action-packed chapter in THE UNNAMED saga!
IT ALL STARTS HERE!
The critically acclaimed team of storytellers GEOFF JOHNS and GARY FRANK return to the nuclear wasteland of GEIGER for an ALL-NEW ONGOING series starring the violent and unpredictable GLOWING MAN! Leaving his home behind, Tariq Geiger now walks the radioactive roads of the former United States with his two-headed wolf Barney. But as his enemies doggedly pursue him, Geiger discovers salvation from the unlikeliest of foes. But what secrets does this potential ally hold that could help Geiger? And exactly how many people are after The Glowing Man... and why? Don't miss this vital action-packed chapter in THE UNNAMED saga!
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $3.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Bryan Hitch
SERIES PREMIERE
Immortal. Mercenary. Kind of a tool. Meet Simon Pure, the newest UNNAMED hero, created by comic all-stars GEOFF JOHNS and BRYAN HITCH. British redcoat and all-around rogue, Simon mysteriously became immortal in 1776 after a run-in with the clandestine cabal known as the Founding Fathers, which included George Washington, John Hancock, and many other prominent American Revolutionary War leaders. Since that fateful day, Simon has led a life of adventure and avarice, rubbing elbows (and sometimes fists) with many of history's most renowned figures, including his nemesis Benedict Arnold, Albert Einstein, Annie Oakley, and many more. One thing they all agree on: they never want to see him again! But what are the true origins and extent of Simon's power and the mysterious organization behind them? And how has it secretly shaped America and the world? Simon's on a quest to find out!
34 pages of story for only $3.99!
Immortal. Mercenary. Kind of a tool. Meet Simon Pure, the newest UNNAMED hero, created by comic all-stars GEOFF JOHNS and BRYAN HITCH. British redcoat and all-around rogue, Simon mysteriously became immortal in 1776 after a run-in with the clandestine cabal known as the Founding Fathers, which included George Washington, John Hancock, and many other prominent American Revolutionary War leaders. Since that fateful day, Simon has led a life of adventure and avarice, rubbing elbows (and sometimes fists) with many of history's most renowned figures, including his nemesis Benedict Arnold, Albert Einstein, Annie Oakley, and many more. One thing they all agree on: they never want to see him again! But what are the true origins and extent of Simon's power and the mysterious organization behind them? And how has it secretly shaped America and the world? Simon's on a quest to find out!
34 pages of story for only $3.99!
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $3.99
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IDW-PRH
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Baldemar Rivas (CA) Freddie Williams Ii
Worlds collide a second time as everyone's favorite kaiju meets up with Earth's mightiest warriors once again to take on the most fearsome monsters from both sides of the multiverse, with Rita Repulsa egging them on! This one has it all: SpaceGodzilla! Clawhammer! Tentacreep! But what exactly does Rita intend to do with their collective might, and how have her mysterious new allies, Astronema and the Alliance of Evil-given her added reach across worlds? The Power Rangers are on a mission to find out, but first... all roads lead back to Godzilla!
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $3.99
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IDW-PRH
(W) Erik Burnham (A/CA) Sarah Myer
What better month to have a special dedicated to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' favorite journalist in a jumpsuit? Shredder's been stranded after his plan to acquire a new Technodrome backfired on him, but April still finds herself in a serious situation with the heroes in a half-shell nowhere in sight! Luckily, April doesn't have to adventure alone, as Ace Duck makes his debut, seeking hidden treasure in the Lost Temple of Avila! This adventure will be newsworthy and that's no April fooling! Also, because you demanded it, this 40-page issue features the return of another very special mutant: Mona Lisa!
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $6.99
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VALIANT
(W) Peter Milligan (A) Alvaro Papagiani (CA) Agustin Alessio
Return to Ancient Rome with the great detector Antonius Axia. While Rome is aflame, Nero fiddles, and Axia is set to find out who started the great fire, what's up with all the strangers in town, and what they have to do with any of it.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $12.99
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DARK HORSE PRH
(W) Stan Sakai (A/CA) Stan Sakai
Finally making it out of the frozen mountains, Usagi and Yukichi come across a merchant being attacked by four brigands. They rescue the supposed merchant only to discover much later that he is really a criminal with a huge bounty on his head! Of course, wherever there is a huge reward you will find bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog... and other unscrupulous trackers!
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $4.99
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TITAN COMICS
(W) Brandon Easton (A) Simone Ragazzoni (CA) Jon Lam
In the climactic issue, RICK HUNTER and VINCE GRANT finally come face to face with Zeraal, the heroes forced to live through the most devastating day of the First Robotech War all over again! Our heroes will face a devastating secret of the First Robotech War with immense consequences for the future of humanity!
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $3.99
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ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
(W) Craig Boldman (A/CA) Stephen Butler
A BRAND-NEW STORY kicks off this NEED FOR SPEED issue! In "The Race to Save Face," First Apperance of Daisy Thunder, of the Southside Serpents, challenges Archie and his crew to a charity race throughout the Riverdale. Can Archie prove that his souped up jalopy can best Daisy's hot wheels? All that plus more racing fun!
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $3.99
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Graphic Novels, Comic Collections, Manga, and More
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Rob Liefeld, Chad Bowers (A/CA) Rob Liefeld
Rob Liefeld returns - and he's bringing some of Deadpool's frenemies along for the ride! When the villainous Thumper returns to take out the man who created him, Wolverine and Cable step in for a daring rescue mission. But as Deadpool becomes embroiled in nefarious criminal machinations in Madripoor, will the trio be able to join forces - or will Thumper's agenda put an end to their efforts? The Merc with a Mouth thinks he's pretty good with a sword - but is he good enough to trounce the mysterious, blade-brandishing Shatterstorm?! And, win or lose, will wascally Wade have what it takes to navigate the Terrors of Killville? Plus: The Imperial Guard! Zabu of the Savage Land! And, would you believe, Venompool?! But who is Arcata - and what are her plans for Deadpool? Collecting DEADPOOL: BADDER BLOOD #1-5.
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Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $19.99
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REBELLION / 2000AD
(W) Kenneth Niemand (A/CA) Tom Foster
Former Judge, Kyle Asher, returns from the penal colony on Titan after serving twenty years. Working as a third-class sludge technician he is determined to prove that he can still serve the city he swore an oath to, Judge Dredd is not so sure of him, and questions whether there is such a thing as a penitent man in a place like Mega-City One. However the SJS, the Judges Internal Affairs division, are determined to run Asher out of town, and Dredd wants to know the reason why.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $24.00
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Marc Sumerak
The official behind-the-scenes companion to Prime Video's hit animated series, INVINCIBLE!
THE ART OF INVINCIBLE SEASON 1 features exclusive character, background, and vehicle designs, key art, and more! This volume takes fans behind the scenes and includes interviews with key creatives, including INVINCIBLE comic creators ROBERT KIRKMAN & CORY WALKER.
THE ART OF INVINCIBLE SEASON 1 features exclusive character, background, and vehicle designs, key art, and more! This volume takes fans behind the scenes and includes interviews with key creatives, including INVINCIBLE comic creators ROBERT KIRKMAN & CORY WALKER.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $39.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Simon Spurrier (A/CA) Charlie Adlard
Witness the end of The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard and Hellblazer scribe Simon Spurrier's dark supernatural thriller with the second and final collection in the iconic series.
Undoing the afterlife's doom will be no easy task, and Ellie "Bloody El" Hawthorne, antihero occultist for hire, will have to try anything she can-and the corpse of her occultist uncle may be the key.
Collects Damn Them All #7-12.
Undoing the afterlife's doom will be no easy task, and Ellie "Bloody El" Hawthorne, antihero occultist for hire, will have to try anything she can-and the corpse of her occultist uncle may be the key.
Collects Damn Them All #7-12.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $19.99
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VIZ MEDIA LLC
(W) Yuto Suzuki (A) Yuto Suzuki
When X's forces attack the JCC, all hell breaks loose! While Satoda Sensei faces off with Kanaguri to protect the students, Sakamoto and Shin rush to secure Amane's grandfather. But the whole situation gets even more hairy when Club Jam hypnotizes the entire school!
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $11.99
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SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Ken Wakui (A) Ken Wakui
With half its leaders beaten and broken, and even more of them turned traitor, the Tokyo Manji Gang is left facing down Tenjiku's overwhelming gang of four hundred delinquents with only fifty people. Tenjiku calls itself a "criminal organization," and their leader Kurokawa Izana will stop at nothing to make Mikey share all the pain he's felt for so many years. The bad blood goes all the way back to their childhoods, and between the fists and the tears, their shared history will soon come to light.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $22.99
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VIZ MEDIA LLC
(W) Masashi Kishimoto (A) Mikio Ikemoto
Chaos reigns as Eida betrays Code and sides with Konoha Village. Eida's powers make her dangerous even as an ally, so how will Boruto and Team Seven react? Meanwhile, Code makes his own moves using the power of the Ten Tails.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $11.99
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VIZ MEDIA LLC
(W) Ai Yazawa (A) Ai Yazawa
As Mikako and her friends work hard to get their club up and running, Mikako notices Tsutomu has gotten close to their new member, Ayumi, and begins to grow jealous. Still unsure of what to do about her feelings, Mikako decides to track down her estranged father. Will this long-overdue reunion lead to a breakthrough for Mikako, or is nothing she can do extreme enough to force her to unbottle her emotions?
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $24.99
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Toys & Merchandise
DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Diamond Select Toys release! He's one of Spider-Man's greatest foes, and now he's one of the greatest mini-busts ever! With a smoking pumpkin bomb in hand and a pumpkin-a-rang in the other, Green Goblin sneers in 1/7 scale in this all-new portrait. This mini-bust measures approximately 6 inches tall atop a Goblin Glider-inspired base. Limited to only 3000 pieces, it comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Designed by Nelson X, Asencio, sculpted by Juan Pitluk.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $90.00
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DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Gentle Giant LTD release! The Avenging Archer has arrived in the Marvel movie-inspired line of mini-busts! Capturing Clint Barton as he pulls an arrow from his quiver, bow in hand, this 1/6 scale bust of Hawkeye stands 6 inches tall atop a pedestal base. Limited to only 3000 pieces, it comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Designed by Nelson X, Asencio, sculpted by Juan Ramos.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $130.00
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MEDICOS
From Medicos. The Muso Tensei version of Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star gets a new Super Action figure from Medicos! This supremely posable figure features the famous seven scars in the form of the Big Dipper; he comes with interchangeable heads and hands, as well as effect parts inspired by Hokuto Hyakureken, and other parts too! A stand for display is included, with a jointed arm for airborne poses.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $85.99
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FUNKO
From Funko. Clear the way for a colossal adventure! Bring along Pop! Godzilla with Heat-Ray to take on the latest threat raging in the MonsterVerse. Godzilla and King Kong, two Titans, will face a challenge that looms larger than ever before. Capture your favorite movie moments from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and build your Pop! Movies set. Vinyl figure is approximately 4.3-inches tall.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $11.99
STAR ACE TOYS LIMITED
From Star Ace Toys. SFX Collectibles & Star Ace Toys, are honoured & delighted to announce this Batman Arkham Origins Statue! This Batman Origins Deluxe Statue stands an awesome 16.5" tall in 1/8 scale and comes with an exclusive light up base which has the Bat signal surrounded by Man Bats Claws and Wings. This Statue includes an additional Head and features him holding a Batarang in one hand and the Bat Claw in the other. This statue is made of high-quality Polystone Resin and each one is hand-painted and limited to 500 pieces worldwide. Within the Package comes a bonus Mini Print and an Authenticity Card.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $549.99
GOOD SMILE COMPANY
From Good Smile Company. Prepare for an epic journey with the Nendoroid of Guts from the renowned series "Berserk"! This incredible Nendoroid captures Guts' essence and features a range of face plates, including a serious face, combat face, and a fearsome Berserk face, allowing you to display him with different moods. The Nendoroid comes with iconic weapons like the Dragon Slayer and Cannon Arm, as well as various other optional parts for creating dynamic poses. Unleash your imagination and recreate Guts' awe-inspiring battles with this remarkable Nendoroid figure.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $56.99
SUPER7
They are the alpha and omega of the Bikini Bottom intellectual spectrum, so whether you graviate toward a sophisticate who dabbles in the arts or a simpleton who babbles about bubbles, Super7 is proud to welcome Squidward and Patrick to the SpongeBob Squarepants ULTIMATES! family of figures! Each of these made-to-order 7-inch scale figures features intricte sculpting and highly detailed paint as well as a variety of accessories that highlight their wildly disparate personalities and hobbies.
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $55.00
SUPER7
From Super7. Squidward fancies himself as the only sophisticate in a sea of (Bikini) bottom feeders and he's not shy about reminding everyone that they're stifling his artistic genius. This highly articulated 7" scale SpongeBob SquarePants ULTIMATES! figure of Squidward comes with interchangeable heads & hands and a variety of accessories, including his clarinet and a Krabby Pattie burger. He's annoyed by everything and everyone around him, but a change of scenery might do Squidward some good. Add the made-to-order Squidward ULTIMATES! figure to your collection and finally give him the sense of appreciation he feels he deserves!
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $55.00
JADA TOYS, INC
From Jada Toys. Get ready for the ultimate showdown in a world where street fighting is the main event. Revisit the world of your favorite characters from the Street Fighter II video game, now as 1:12 scale action figures by Jada Toys. The honorable fighter Ken is known for testing his limits when it comes to fighting. Equipped with alternate hands, head, and a fireball accessory for his fists of fury. This 6" figure comes in arcade style packaging with features inspired from the game. Be careful not to get caught on the opposite side of Ken's right hook.
" GENUINE: Authentically licensed from Capcom
" COLLECTOR GRADE: Over 20 points of articulation, high-quality window box
packaging.
" READY TO PLAY: Includes alternate hands, head, and a fireball accessory and stand
" SIZE: 1:12 scale, 6" tall
" AGE: 8+
" GENUINE: Authentically licensed from Capcom
" COLLECTOR GRADE: Over 20 points of articulation, high-quality window box
packaging.
" READY TO PLAY: Includes alternate hands, head, and a fireball accessory and stand
" SIZE: 1:12 scale, 6" tall
" AGE: 8+
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $24.99
THE LOYAL SUBJECTS WAVE 2, LLC
From The Loyal Subjects. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to BEST AXN in a new comic inspired colorway! Standing at 5 inches tall and crafted from durable plastic, each mutant turtle brother in this BST AXN lineup is inspired by the long-running IDW comic series. With an impressive 31 points of articulation, these figures offer unparalleled poseability for dynamic displays. Along with their new comic-inspired colorways, each figure comes with a limited edition comic, boasting four connecting covers illustrated by Mateus Santolouco-one for each member of the team! Packaged in a striking collector window display box with flap, this series is a must-have for TMNT enthusiasts and comic aficionados alike!
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $34.99
THE LOYAL SUBJECTS WAVE 2, LLC
From The Loyal Subjects. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to BST AXN in a new comic inspired colorway! Standing at 5 inches tall and crafted from durable plastic, each mutant turtle brother in this BST AXN lineup is inspired by the long-running IDW comic series. With an impressive 31 points of articulation, these figures of Michelangelo and Leonardo offer unparalleled poseability for dynamic displays. Along with their new comic-inspired colorways, each figure comes with a limited edition comic, boasting four connecting covers illustrated by Mateus Santolouco-one for each member of the team! Packaged in a striking collector window display box with flap, this series is a must-have for TMNT enthusiasts and comic aficionados alike!
In Shops: Apr 03, 2024
SRP: $34.99