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Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 8/14/24

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 August 14th!

See all the New Releases for August 14th here!

Comics

MARVEL COMICS
X-FACTOR #1
(W) Mark Russell (A) Bob Quinn (CA) Greg Land
FAME, FORTUNE, MUTANTS!
From the ashes of Krakoa, a new mutant arms race sweeps the globe! International governments are building their own mutant armies. But only America's X-Factor has the most powerful, most patriotic, most marketable mutant heroes to stem the tide and make the world safe for democracy! Join Angel, Havok, Frenzy, Feral, Pyro and more as they go from one death-defying mission to another. Who will die? Who will fall in love? Who will be the first to sell out? Like, comment and subscribe to find out!
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #12

MARVEL COMICS
VENOM WAR SPIDER-MAN #1 (OF 4)
(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A/CA) Greg Land
THE SPIDER-MAN IN BLACK!
Eddie Brock wants the symbiote, Dylan Brock wants the symbiote...but they're forgetting about the first host to ever wear the black...PETER PARKER! That's right - Spider-Man is back in black again, and this time, he's liking how it fits him! Maybe the winner of the Venom War could be the OG!
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #36

DYNAMITE
JONNY QUEST #1 CVR A HARDIN
(W) Joe Casey (A) Sebastian Piriz (CA) Chad Hardin
YOU CAN'T GO HOME AGAIN... OR CAN YOU?

Get ready to climb aboard the Sea Quest and embark for adventure once more! Legendary boy explorer JONNY QUEST is back, along with his intrepid scientist dad Dr. Benton Quest, bodyguard "Race" Bannon, adopted brother Hadji, and all the rest of the beloved cast from the classic animated series!

Launching out of its issue #0 prelude story in Dynamite's 2024 Free Comic Book Day release, this action-packed new title begins where the show left off in 1964, but things quickly take a turn for the uncanny as they team returns from an experiment at sea to their home base in Palm Key, only to discover that the once-familiar landscape is now strangely, disquietingly different!

Superstar writer JOE CASEY (Superman, Ben 10) and powerhouse artist SEBASTIÁN PIRIZ (We Ride Titans, Deadweights) join together to bring you the brand-new tales of Jonny and the Quest team that the world has been waiting for - all enhanced by fully frameable covers from CHAD HARDIN, TOM RANEY, RICHARD PACE, and BOB LAYTON!

ALL COVERS CARDSTOCK
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #91

BOOM! STUDIOS
SIR #1 (OF 5) CVR A HOUND
(W) Fell Hound (A/CA) Fell Hound
Get ready for your new obsession... MOTORCYCLE JOUSTING!

Fate brutally separated Avery Sakai from her girlfriend Nico Xing, but acceptance at Bridleham Academy might be just the thing to bring them back together. As it turns out though, Nico's extracurriculars are the last thing Avery expected.

Now to win a chance at love, Avery will need to throw herself into the violent but captivating world of the motorcycle jousting fight club known as the Seismic Ironclash Roulette!

Ringo Award-nominated, indie darling cartoonist Fell Hound (Commander Rao, And We Love You) brings an over-the-top sports and battle anime energy to BOOM! Box!
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #42

TITAN COMICS
DOCTOR WHO FIFTEENTH DOCTOR #2 (OF 4) CVR A INGRANATA & LESK
(W) Dan Watters (A) Ramsay, Kelsey (CA) Roberta Ingranata, Marko Lesko
FEATURING THE FIFTEENTH DOCTOR & RUBY SUNDAY!
Join the Doctor in a new comic book adventure!
The Doctor and the Cybermen clash while Ruby faces an insectoid threat. But is everything as it seems? And what is the true nature of the terrifying evil that stands ready to unveil itself...
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #144

DARK HORSE PRH
GILT FRAME #1
(W) Matt Kindt, Margie Kindt (A/CA) Matt Kindt
A classic whodunit murder mystery that spans the globe from Paris to Hawaii to Montenegro as we hustle to keep up with the most unlikely murder-solving duo in the history of murder-solvers. Sam, who is in his early twenties, is an orphan, taken in when he was younger by his well-off Aunt Merry who has an eccentric taste for antiques and travel. Together, Sam and Merry have solved some of the most notorious murders in the world. And true to form, their Parisian vacation is cut short when they stumble upon a murder scene so bizarre that only a raging psychopath could have produced it. But to solve the crime, they have to wrestle with jewel thieves, art forgers, gun-runners, a lost puppy, and a master French detective who may just solve the crime before they do.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $9.99
PREVIEWS Page #222

IDW-PRH
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES NIGHTWATCHER #1 CVR A PE
(W) Juni Ba (A/CA) Fero Pe
After making a dark debut in the Free Comic Book Day special, fans have one burning question: Who is the Nightwatcher? Violence and discrimination against mutants is running wild, and a new vigilante will rise up to combat it... but who is this fearsome armored fighter standing bravely against the criminals who wish to harm mutants?
From the brilliant mind of writer Juni Ba and astonishing artist Fero Pe comes an action-packed ongoing series that spins out of the pages of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to delve into the grim reality of New York City after the Mutagen Bomb and unveil the secrets behind the mask.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #240

IMAGE COMICS
TRANSFORMERS #11 CVR A JOHNSON & SPICER
(W) Daniel Warren Johnson (A) Jorge Corona (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson (A/CA) Mike Spicer
Only Optimus Prime can save Earth and Cybertron. But will all of the Autobots stand with him?
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #180

AHOY COMICS
BABS #1 (OF 6) CVR A BURROWS (MR)
(W) Garth Ennis (A/CA) Jacen Burrows
From legendary writer Garth Ennis (The Boys, Preacher) and superstar artist Jacen Burrows (Crossed, The Punisher): Meet Babs, a barbarian thief with an itchy metal wardrobe and the world's worst enchanted sword (named  Barry). Together they travel a fantastic landscape of wizards, dragons, demons, castles-and a band of very angry, very white knights. Babs wasn't looking for a fight, but she's never found a bad situation she couldn't make 100 times worse! Featuring variant covers by Chris Burnham (Batman Inc.) and Amanda Conner (Harley Quinn).
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #247

COFFIN COMICS
CHAOTICA SPELLBOUND #1 ONESHOT CVR A DEBALFO STANDARD (MR)
(W) Brian Pulido, Mike MacLean (A) Alisson Rodrigues (CA) Mike Debalfo
Chapter 1 of Chaotica's story.
48 pages of story & art! In hopes of taming her unpredictable powers, Lady Death's daughter Chaotica journeys to Salem, Massachusetts, home of a shadowy society of witches. What she finds instead is a one-way ticket to a strange alternate Earth - a reality in which witches and warlocks rule humankind. This "witch world" appears to be a harmonious paradise. But soon, Chaotica discovers looks can be oh so deceiving. Featuring a special guest appearance by Lady Death!
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $8.99
PREVIEWS Page #308

SILVER SPROCKET
PEEPEE POOPOO #1 (ONE - SHOT) (MR)
(W) Caroline Cash (A/CA) Caroline Cash
Four issues into the series and we finally get PeePee PooPoo #1! Was it time travel, or just a marketing move? The world may never know! In this issue: Caroline discovers a fresh start is surprisingly hard to make in "Ah, Philly." Romance blossoms in "First Date," a classic Alison Bechdel comic gets an update in "Femme and Butch," and a night out turns complicated in "Stoned Again." Caroline Cash's gay, modern take on the '60s underground comic continues to make readers say "hell yeah." As always, this issue is printed with a cardstock foil cover and a PeePee PooPoo sticker sheet.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $9.99
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ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
KARDAK THE MYSTIC ONESHOT CVR A BUTCH MAPA
(W) Joe Corallo (A/CA) Butch K. Mapa
All John Cardy ever wanted was to be recognized for his talents at magic tricks and sleight of hand. He's talented, but not enough to get noticed for it until he comes across a (unbeknownst to him) cursed ruby. This ruby grants John the power of invisibility. As Kardak the Mystic, he performs feats no one else can with this magic. Unfortunately for him, going invisible isn't just a trick of the eyes, but rather entering another realm parallel to our own. And something inside that realm wants to use Kardak to enter our world for dark purposes.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #216

Graphic Novels, Comic Collections, Manga, and More

IMAGE COMICS
HOUSES OF THE UNHOLY HC
(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Jacob Phillips (A/CA) Sean Phillips
An FBI agent from the cult crime beat and a woman with a past linked to the Satanic Panic are drawn into a terrifying hunt for an insane killer hiding in the shadows of the underworld. Can you ever escape your past, or are all your bad decisions just more ghosts to haunt you, wherever you go? Houses of the Unholy is a riveting horror thrill ride from bestselling creators Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, the award-winning team behind Criminal, Reckless, Night Fever, and Where the Body Was.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $24.99
PREVIEWS Page #163

BOOM! STUDIOS
RARE FLAVOURS TP
(W) V. Ram (A/CA) Filipe Andrade
Discover the tantalizing tale of Rubin Baksh, a demonic Rakshasa with a down-to-earth dream of being the next Anthony Bourdain. To achieve his vision, Rubin enlists Mo, a filmmaker who has seen better days, to document the world-renowned cuisine of India and the people behind such glorious food.

But little does Mo know that there's more to Rubin than meets the eye, and the mortals play a darker role in the show than they were prepared for...

Entice your palate and feast on the follow up offering from the Eisner, Harvey, and Ringo Award-nominated The Many Deaths of Laila Starr team of Ram V (Detective Comics, Blue In Green) and Filipe Andrade (Fantastic Four, Star) with this masterpiece marrying the supernatural, Indian cuisine, and the cutthroat world of chef-driven celebrity!

Collects Rare Flavours #1-6.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $16.99
PREVIEWS Page #69

TITAN COMICS
JIMI HENDRIX PURPLE HAZE REG ED HC (RES) (MR)
(W) Mellow Brown, DJ BenHa Meen (A/CA) Tom Mandrake
A ROCK AND ROLL SPACE ODYSSEY FEATURING THE LEGENDARY JIMI HENDRIX!

In a galaxy where a tyrannical force has silenced music and enslaved all life, Hendrix must embark on a perilous quest to find a magical talisman powerful enough to unlock the incredible latent power of his trademark sound.

Written by Mellow Brown, the critically acclaimed writer of Blade Runner: Origins, and DJ BenHaMeen. Drawn by award-winning artist, Tom Mandrake!
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $29.99
PREVIEWS Page #152

DSTLRY MEDIA
GONE HC (MR)
(W) Jock (A/CA) Jock
NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL DEBUT FROM JOCK-WRITING AND DRAWING A CREATOR-OWNED PROJECT FOR THE FIRST TIME!

On an impoverished and distant planet, where menial workers scratch out a living resupplying starships, the best place to be is GONE... and that's exactly where 13-year-old ABI wants to be. Abi stows away on a colossal luxury space-liner for a chance at a better life. When Abi suddenly finds herself branded a saboteur as she desperately struggles to evade the ship's deadly crew and to stay alive! Beautifully written and drawn by JOCK-Eisner Award winning artist of SNOW ANGELS & BATMAN: ONE DARK KNIGHT-GONE is an action-packed sci-fi adventure where a young heroine confronts betrayal, discovers her true allies, and fights against all odds to discover that nothing is farther away than... home.

This Mass Market Hardcover features the complete ground breaking three issue series. Cover art not final.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $30.00
PREVIEWS Page #306

UDON ENTERTAINMENT INC
MORE THAN A MARRIED COUPLE BUT NOT LOVERS GN VOL 01 (OF 5) (
(W) Yuki Kanamaru (A/CA) Yuki Kanamaru
Would you take an oath for a false romance, for the sake of true love? The pseudo-married couple romantic comedy between a popular girl and a loser in romance begins!

Jiro Yakuin, a high school student who lacks romantic experience, is paired up with a completely opposite girl, Akari Watanabe, as part of a class called "Marriage Practical". They are required to live together and act like a married couple in order to earn the right to exchange partners with their crushes. Reluctantly, they begin their performance as a married couple, but can they handle what awaits them...!?
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $22.99
PREVIEWS Page #453

VIZ MEDIA LLC
DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU ACADEMY GN VOL 03
(W) Natsuki Hokami (A) Natsuki Hokami
Fall's here, but things are only heating up at Kimetsu Academy! Halloween turns scarier than ever when one of the Twelve Kizuki wanders into a spooky water balloon battle, though that's got nothing on how frightening it is when the principal sees the state of the teachers' lounge. Then there's trouble with a demon selling snake oil, all while Mitsuri explores mascot art, a terrible drawing is misunderstood, and Uzui's wives check the cafeteria's suggestion box.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $11.99
PREVIEWS Page #458

VIZ MEDIA LLC
MY HERO ACADEMIA TEAM-UP MISSIONS GN VOL 05
(W) Yoko Akiyama (A) Yoko Akiyama
Like always, the students take on crazy challenges on the path to full-fledged herodom. Deku and Bakugo battle desert island demons that traumatized even the powerful All Might! The lessons don't stop there, as these hero hopefuls learn discipline through cleaning the school and the power of cuteness by playing the part of an idol!
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $11.99
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VIZ MEDIA LLC
STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC EDGE OF BALANCE GN VOL 03
(W) Shima Shinya, Daniel Jose Older (A) Mizuki Sakakibara
The destruction of Starlight Beacon also destroys the peace once protected by the great Jedi of the High Republic Era. In the year since Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi defied the Council's order to return to Coruscant, the Nihil continued to storm through the galaxy, advancing in from the Outer Rim and expanding their territory. Despite the encroaching Stormwall, Lily stands her ground and reestablishes Banchii's Jedi Temple. Banchii is not to be abandoned and its long held secrets begin to unfurl as Jedi Master Arkoff returns to connect the pieces to a mystery long buried.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $14.99
PREVIEWS Page #461

Toys & Merchandise

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
MARVEL L3D HULK 1/2 SCALE BUST
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Hulk is bustin' out! Measuring approximately 11 inches tall, this scale bust of the Incredible Hulk captures him at his angriest! Sitting atop a base styled after the Gamma Bomb that gave him his powers, this portrait of the Hulk is limited to only 1000 pieces, and is hand-numbered on the base, plus it comes packaged with a matching certificate of authenticity in a full-color numbered box. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Alterton!
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $250.00
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DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
SW L3D AHSOKA DISNEY PLUS THRAWN 1/2 SCALE BUST
A Gentle Giant LTD release! Grand Admiral Thrawn is a legend in the Empire, and now he's a Legend in 3-D! The live-action Thrawn has finally been revealed on the Disney+ series Ahsoka, and Gentle Giant LTD is celebrating with a portrait of the blue-skinned villain in bust form! Measuring approximately 10 inches tall, this scale bust sits atop a Star Destroyer base, and is limited to only 1000 pieces. It comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $175.00
PREVIEWS Page #1026

NECA
DEADPOOL WITH UNICORN PHUNNY PLUSH
From NECA. Zip it, Stan Lee! Kidrobot teams up with Marvel for the new Deadpool riding a unicorn Phunny plush inspired by the movie. Everyone's favorite neighborhood pool guy is back in action in PHUNNY plush form with a magical sidekick along for the ride. This Deadpool plush will ride his rainbow unicorn pal right into your hearts. Seated in a locked leg position, you better grab yours today because I bet it feels huge in this hand!
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $14.99

JADA TOYS, INC
MEGA MAN 1/12 SCALE AF
From Jada Toys. From the groundbreaking video game, Mega Man, comes action figures in 1:12 scale by Jada Toys. With his mega buster arm cannon, Mega Man will travel to the ends of the earth to take out the menacing mad scientist Dr. Wily, and now you can get in on the action. This Mega Man figure comes equipped with alternate hands, head, blaster effect and stand. Nostalgic details taken from the original video game are incorporated in the packaging too. Start your Mega Man action figure collection today!
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $19.99

FUNKO
POP & BUDDY DEADPOOL3 S2 POP 1 VIN FIG
From Funko. POP! Deadpool has arrived to sharpen his blades and wit in your anti-hero lineup! Carve out a place in your Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine collection for the merc with a mouth with these POP! figures based on the film! Choose from Deadpool with Headpool, Wolverine with Babypool, Dogpool, and Kidpool.
SRP: $11.99

FUNKO
POP & BUDDY DEADPOOL3 S2 POP 2 VIN FIG
From Funko. Pop! Wolverine is here to strengthen your super hero lineup, with the help of Pop! Babypool! Carve out a place in your Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine collection for this mutant and mini-merc as this Pop! & Buddy duo featuring Pop! Wolverine and Pop! Babypool! Vinyl bobbleheads are approximately 3.9 and 1.3-inches tall.
SRP: $11.99

JADA TOYS, INC
STREET FIGHTER DHALSIM 6IN AF
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 Yoga Master, sometimes known as "long-arm" doesn't stand for evil. He comes equipped with alternate hands, head, and interchangeable limbs with extreme length. This 6" figure comes in arcade style packaging with features inspired from the game. Dhalsim likes his peace, but he isn't afraid to dispense anguish on any foes causing corruption.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $24.99

JADA TOYS, INC
STREET FIGHTER M BISON 6IN AF
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 big boss is here, and he only has one thing on his mind...world domination. M. Bison comes equipped with alternate hands, head, and a purple fire accessory. This 6" figure  features over 20 points of articulation and comes in arcade style packaging with features inspired from the game as well as alternate hands, head, and a purple fire accessory.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $24.99

HASBRO TOY GROUP
TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SER BB VOY SKYWARP AF
From Hasbro Toy Group. Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Voyager Class Skywarp action figure, inspired by Transformers: Bumblebee! Transformers Studio Series toys are collectible action figures that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the Studio Series Transformers action figure from robot to Cybertronian jet mode in 29 steps and pose the Skywarp toy in the included Cybertron Falls removable backdrop scene. Look for more Transformers Studio Series collectible figures to build a movie-inspired collection (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $34.99

HASBRO TOY GROUP
SPIDER-MAN LEGENDS RETRO KINGPIN 6IN AF
From Hasbro Toy Group. Wilson Fisk ruthlessly rules New York City's underworld with cunning and a keen intellect.  Fans, collectors, and kids alike can enjoy this 6-inch-scale Marvel's Kingpin Vintage Collection figure, inspired by the character from the Marvel Spider-Man comics.  This quality 6-inch Legends Series Vintage Collection Marvel's Kingpin figure features multiple points of articulation and is a great addition to any action figure collection.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $39.99

HASBRO TOY GROUP
SW BLACK SERIES ACOLYTE 6IN JEDI MASTER INDARA AF
From Hasbro Toy Group. Star Wars The Black Series includes 6 inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the Star Wars Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to Star Wars comic books, movies, and series. This Star Wars action figure is detailed to look like Jedi Master Indara from Star Wars: The Acolyte. With exquisite features and decoration, The Black Series embodies the quality and realism that Star Wars devotees love. May the Force be with you!
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $24.99

ENESCO CORPORATION
LILO & STITCH LILO HUGGING HEART 5IN FIGURE
From Enesco Corporation. The Jim Shore Disney Traditions Collection "Mickey and Friends: A Flying Duck" figure is beautifully hand-painted and crafted with intricate styling and attention to detail. Jim Shore's style evokes a sense of nostalgia with traditional themes, quilt patterns, and design motifs inspired by American and European folk art. Proudly designed by award-winning artist Jim Shore, this figure is packaged in an individual box with a photo on the front. It measures 5 inches in height, 3.625 inches in width, and 5.625 inches in length.
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $53.00












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