Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 12/11/24
Dec 08, 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 December 11th!
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Comics
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Deniz Camp, Chris Condon (A) Jonas Scharf, Alessandro Cappuccio (CA) Rafael Albuquerque
THE CLOCK IS TICKING DOWN TO THE MAKER'S ARRIVAL!
Deniz Camp flips the narrative on ULTIMATES and takes us inside the Maker's Council! The heroes of the Ultimate Universe aren't the only ones who have been preparing for the return of the Maker, and the clock is ticking down...
This unique one-shot sets the stage for the second year of the Ultimate line and includes the debut of the Ultimate versions of two major Marvel characters!
RATED T+
Deniz Camp flips the narrative on ULTIMATES and takes us inside the Maker's Council! The heroes of the Ultimate Universe aren't the only ones who have been preparing for the return of the Maker, and the clock is ticking down...
This unique one-shot sets the stage for the second year of the Ultimate line and includes the debut of the Ultimate versions of two major Marvel characters!
RATED T+
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $5.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Erica Schultz (A) Belviso, Giada (CA) Elena Casagrande
THE ULTIMATE MUTANT DEFENSE!
WOLVERINE takes the fight to those who stand as enemies of mutantkind! LAURA KINNEY was bred to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She's long left that life behind, but as she encounters mutants being forced to use their powers against their will, WOLVERINE takes it upon herself to right these wrongs - no matter who stands in her way! Dynamic scripter Erica Schultz (HALLOWS' EVE, X-23: DEADLY REGENESIS) and rising-star artist Giada Belviso (BLOOD HUNTERS, MS. MARVEL ANNUAL) bring Wolverine on her first mission abroad in the From the Ashes era, as Laura takes the fight to mutant oppressors wherever they may hide!
Rated T+
WOLVERINE takes the fight to those who stand as enemies of mutantkind! LAURA KINNEY was bred to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She's long left that life behind, but as she encounters mutants being forced to use their powers against their will, WOLVERINE takes it upon herself to right these wrongs - no matter who stands in her way! Dynamic scripter Erica Schultz (HALLOWS' EVE, X-23: DEADLY REGENESIS) and rising-star artist Giada Belviso (BLOOD HUNTERS, MS. MARVEL ANNUAL) bring Wolverine on her first mission abroad in the From the Ashes era, as Laura takes the fight to mutant oppressors wherever they may hide!
Rated T+
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $4.99
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DYNAMITE
(W) David Pepose (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Francesco Mattina
In this issue: The painful events of the past meet the brutal events of the present as Space Ghost and Metallus clash - and while these titans do battle, Space Ghost's young allies learn the shocking secrets behind their mentor's tragic history!
Award-winning writer DAVID PEPOSE and acclaimed artist JONATHAN LAU add new layers of complexity to the Guardian of the Spaceways with Space Ghost #8 - enhanced by cutting-edge covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, BJORN BARENDS, and ANTHONY MARQUES!
Award-winning writer DAVID PEPOSE and acclaimed artist JONATHAN LAU add new layers of complexity to the Guardian of the Spaceways with Space Ghost #8 - enhanced by cutting-edge covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, BJORN BARENDS, and ANTHONY MARQUES!
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $4.99
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TITAN COMICS
(W) Jim Zub (A) Danica Brine, Joao Canola (CA) Roberto De La Torre
A NEW CONAN THE BARBARIAN ARC BEGINS! WITH NEW CONAN ARTIST DANICA BRINE (CHEF'S KISS)!
Conan the Cimmerian and Bêlit, Pirate Queen of the Black Coast, are in their prime, enjoying a life of decadence and debauchery, but a flagrant flash of wealth brings unwelcome attention from thieves with a taste for danger and agents from Stygia on a dark mission for their serpent god.
Conan the Cimmerian and Bêlit, Pirate Queen of the Black Coast, are in their prime, enjoying a life of decadence and debauchery, but a flagrant flash of wealth brings unwelcome attention from thieves with a taste for danger and agents from Stygia on a dark mission for their serpent god.
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $3.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Daniel Warren Johnson (A) Jorge Corona (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson (A/CA) Mike Spicer
New Story Arc. oundwave moves to finish the war with the Autobots... and all of Earth will suffer. Meanwhile, Optimus Prime and Wheeljack search for the answers to a mystery that may change everything they ever thought they knew.
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $3.99
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ONI PRESS INC.
(W) Jason Aaron, Bill Elder, Ben H. Winters (A) Kano, Bill Elder, Peter Krause (CA) Darick Robertson
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, TERROR COMES CALLING WITH 56 PAGES OF SHOCKING CHILLS FROM AN ALL-STAR CAST OF EC'S FINEST FIENDS!
Just in time for Christmas, Oni Press and EC Comics are proud to present Shiver SuspenStories #1-the FIRST in an ALL-NEW series of extra-sized EC specials colliding tales of horror, science fiction, and powerfully potent suspense in one joyously wrapped, squarebound package that may or may not be leaking something strange under the Christmas tree . . .
Featuring brand-new tales of merry dismemberment and yuletide destruction from writers Jason Aaron (Thor), Ben H. Winters (CBS' Tracker), and more, with artists Kano (Gotham Central), Peter Krause (Irredeemable), and more-plus a newly remastered and authentically restored holiday classic from the EC vaults! Get ready to hear those SLAY BELLS RING-AIN'T IT SICKENING?!
Just in time for Christmas, Oni Press and EC Comics are proud to present Shiver SuspenStories #1-the FIRST in an ALL-NEW series of extra-sized EC specials colliding tales of horror, science fiction, and powerfully potent suspense in one joyously wrapped, squarebound package that may or may not be leaking something strange under the Christmas tree . . .
Featuring brand-new tales of merry dismemberment and yuletide destruction from writers Jason Aaron (Thor), Ben H. Winters (CBS' Tracker), and more, with artists Kano (Gotham Central), Peter Krause (Irredeemable), and more-plus a newly remastered and authentically restored holiday classic from the EC vaults! Get ready to hear those SLAY BELLS RING-AIN'T IT SICKENING?!
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $7.99
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Graphic Novels, Comic Collections, Manga, and More
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Christos Gage (A) Greg Land, Yildiray Cinar (CA) Dike Ruan
"Adventures across time and reality with the original 5 X-Men - following by a team of Multiversal Wolverines!
The first and greatest heroes to bear the X-Men name once traveled into their own futures and reset the course of history. Now another multiversal mystery calls them forth. And when the dust settles, one hero will remain, trapped in the present day! But when the threat grows deadlier than ever, it's time to call in the X-Men's biggest gun. Lots of him! Wolverine is the best there is at what he does, in every universe does it in...but this job is too big for just one Logan. Wolverines from across the Multiverse converge to take on a foe even the Phoenix fears! But with friends like Zombie Wolverine, who needs enemies?
COLLECTING: Original X-Men (2023) 1, Weapon X-Men (2024) 1-4"
Rated T+
The first and greatest heroes to bear the X-Men name once traveled into their own futures and reset the course of history. Now another multiversal mystery calls them forth. And when the dust settles, one hero will remain, trapped in the present day! But when the threat grows deadlier than ever, it's time to call in the X-Men's biggest gun. Lots of him! Wolverine is the best there is at what he does, in every universe does it in...but this job is too big for just one Logan. Wolverines from across the Multiverse converge to take on a foe even the Phoenix fears! But with friends like Zombie Wolverine, who needs enemies?
COLLECTING: Original X-Men (2023) 1, Weapon X-Men (2024) 1-4"
Rated T+
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $19.99
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TITAN COMICS
(W) Zoe Thorogood (A) Claudia Leonardi, Andrea Izzo (CA) Angela Wu
After the events of LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS
Alex & Steph tour across the States in their band until they find another lost soul on the side of the road - Lily.
The pair take the teenager under their wing to uncover the truth of what she's running from. But there's more to Lily than meets the eye, as she silently struggles under the weight of heartache and memories from lives she hasn't lived, to protect those around her from the truth of pain. An all too familiar story for Alex, but is there time to save Lily from a similar, lonely, fate?
Alex & Steph tour across the States in their band until they find another lost soul on the side of the road - Lily.
The pair take the teenager under their wing to uncover the truth of what she's running from. But there's more to Lily than meets the eye, as she silently struggles under the weight of heartache and memories from lives she hasn't lived, to protect those around her from the truth of pain. An all too familiar story for Alex, but is there time to save Lily from a similar, lonely, fate?
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $17.99
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IDW-PRH
(W) Kim Dwinell (A) Kim Dwinell
Splash into a new adventure with Sam & Jade in the graphic novel series that inspired the Apple TV+ show! How did girls do anything dressed like this? Sam is cranky - the Surfside Days festival is on, and she and Jade have been conscripted to work the "Burger Dude Ranch" booth, dressed like it's 1850! But when the girls paddle out at Danger Point on a break, it's obvious that there's a bigger mystery to be solved. What on Earth are those creatures doing stranded out there on that rock? As more weirdness unfolds, it's time for Sam and Jade to re-open the Journal of Weird... searching for clues on an island adventure and testing their wits against their most dangerous foe yet!
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $19.99
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DARK HORSE PRH
(W) Yasuhiro Nightow (A/CA) Yasuhiro Nightow
Vash the Stampede is the deadliest gunslinger in the galaxy, but his brother, Knives, is the deadliest creature in existence! Knives is out to turn planet Gunsmoke into just that, and he may soon grow too powerful to be stopped-though Vash may die trying! Yasuhiro Nightow's Trigun is an international hit, and this edition collects Trigun Maximum volumes 7, 8, and 9 in a deluxe hardcover format featuring over 600 pages of Nightow's signature creation at the original serialized size!
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $49.99
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SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Anji Matono (A) Anji Matono
A boy sits in a room. Alone. Telling tales of horror. One by one. Night by night. The shadows breed terror. Shall we begin? One day, an elementary school child named Yuuma tries to jump to his death out of his classroom window. His classmate Hina stops him and, in a bid to stall for time, asks him, "Do you know the round of a hundred ghost stories?" Hina tells Yuuma about a ritual where, if you tell a hundred ghost stories, you'll see ghosts afterward. Learning this gives Yuuma a new lease on life. Chapter by chapter, he shares ghost stories with the reader, slowly but surely inching his way toward one hundred...
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $14.99
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KODANSHA COMICS
(W) Manabu Yashiro (A) Manabu Yashiro
Nagi and Shizuka have managed to avoid a grisly death at the hands of two assassins--siblings from Nagi's past life enrolled at the mysterious ACADEMY. To make safe their escape from this terrifying duo, Shizuka moves them across Guicheng Island, from one safe house to another. But Nagi's whereabouts have reached the ears of the leader of the Academy, an iron-fisted administrator known only as Sensei, who dispatches a prodigy at the art of murder to track Nagi down once and for all: the rampaging rookie, Uzu!
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $13.99
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KODANSHA COMICS
(W) Kashikaze (A/CA) Kashikaze
Quintessential good girl Sakurai finds herself trapped in the middle of a bribery scheme. Her teacher offers to write a recommendation letter in exchange for luring a truant student into attendance. Sakurai pins down the reclusive transfer student Honda, but there are strings attached. Honda demands that Sakurai grant one wish every day. The first wish is a kiss-and Sakurai finds herself feeling very eager to please...
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $13.99
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SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Uketsu (A) Kyo Ayano
I've always had a fascination with the occult; you might even call it my specialty. I've been brought in as a consultant on many supernatural and strange mysteries. But nothing could have prepared me for this house. It seemed so ordinary at first, except for that one room. It had no doors, no windows, and was tucked away, leaving anyone to think it was just a wall. I knew that there was something more to it. It shouldn't be there, it shouldn't exist, and yet... Just what is this house, and what dark secrets does it hold?
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $14.99
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ONE PEACE BOOKS
(W) Densuke, Takehiro Kojima (A/CA) Ban !
Immediately after fighting off the orcs, Vandal learns that a force of humans are coming to attack their home. Rather than fight, he departs with the ghouls and travels to the demon barren ruins of Talosheim. But what new challenges lie in wait?! Introducing the sixth entry in the popular otherworld rebirth fantasy, as Vandal navigates a tough life for the third time-backed by massive magical power and death attribute magic!
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $12.95
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Toys & Merchandise
HASBRO TOY GROUP
From Hasbro Toy Group. With over 80 years of entertainment history, Marvel has become a cornerstone of fan collections around the world. With Marvel Legends, fan favorite Marvel Comic Universe and Marvel Cinematic Universe characters are designed with premium detail and articulation for posing and display. This Hasbro Marvel Legends action figure is detailed to look like Spider-Man from Marvel Comics. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Marvel Legends Spider-Man and other collectible Marvel action figures including Captain America, Iron Man, Wolverine, and more. (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $24.99
HASBRO TOY GROUP
From Hasbro Toy Group. With over 80 years of entertainment history, Marvel has become a cornerstone of fan collections around the world. With Marvel Legends, fan favorite Marvel Comic Universe and Marvel Cinematic Universe characters are designed with premium detail and articulation for posing and display. This Hasbro Marvel Legends action figure is detailed to look like Wolverine from Marvel Comics. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Marvel Legends Wolverine and other collectible Marvel action figures including Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and more. (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $24.99
Tamashii Nations
From Tamashii Nations. Introducing Goku Black Super Saiyan Rose from Dragon Ball Super, now available in the S.H.Figuarts lineup! Colored pink to faithfully recreate his ki-energized appearance, this figure is meticulously articulated to capture his iconic Kamehameha pose with natural precision. The set includes the main body, two left and three right optional hands, and three optional expression parts. Approximate height is 5 1/2" tall.
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $35.00
BANPRESTO
From Banpresto. Enchant your collection with the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Momiji figure! Standing at 8.3 inches tall, this PVC figure captures the elegant and mysterious presence of Momiji, adding a touch of magic to your display.
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $24.99
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SUPER7
From Super7. Ultra Magnus Optimus Prime is respected by both the Autobots and Decepticons, due to his courage and self-sacrifice. The latest 3.75" scale, articulated Transformers ReAction Figure of Ultra Magnus Optimus Prime is inspired by the vintage action figure and features the stalwart soldier in a white colorway accented with silver paint detail, and comes with a blaster accessory. There's a kaleidoscope of fascinating characters, timelines, and adventures in the Transformers world, and adding this Ultra Magnus Optimus Prime ReAction Figure will help your collection reflect this dynamic universe of stories!
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $20.00
HASBRO TOY GROUP
From Hasbro Toy Group. Celebrate the legacy of Star Wars with premium vehicles, playsets, and action figures from Star Wars The Vintage Collection. (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) Based on Grand Admiral Thrawn from Star Wars: Ahsoka, this 3.75-inch-scale figure makes a great addition to any fan's collection. Inspired by the original line, these collectibles feature premium detail and design across product and packaging, as well as collector-grade deco that fans have come to know and love. May the Force be with you!
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $16.99
HASBRO TOY GROUP
From Hasbro Toy Group. Celebrate the legacy of Star Wars with premium vehicles, playsets, and action figures from Star Wars The Vintage Collection. (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) Based on Ahsoka Peridea from Star Wars: Ahsoka, this 3.75-inch-scale figure makes a great addition to any fan's collection. Inspired by the original line, these collectibles feature premium detail and design across product and packaging, as well as collector-grade deco that fans have come to know and love. May the Force be with you!
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $16.99
MONOGRAM PRODUCTS
From Monogram Products. Keep your change safe with these playful PVC banks from Monogram Products! Perfect for display on any desk or shelf, they feature amazing detail making for a fun and functional display!
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $29.99
BANPRESTO
From Banpresto. Godzilla from the classic 1954 Godzilla film joins the Toho Monster Series line! He has been sculpted with great detail and stands just under 5" tall.
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $24.99
BANPRESTO
From Banpresto. Embrace the intensity of Chainsaw Man with the Vibration Stars Denji figure! Standing at 4 3/4" tall, this PVC figure portrays Denji in a dynamic pose, ready to take on any challenge that comes his way.
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $24.99
Tamashii Nations
From Tamashii Nations. Kaiju No. 9 from the anime "Kaiju No. 8" joins S.H.Figuarts!"Kaiju No. 9" from the anime "Kaiju No. 8" is recreated in proportions based on the scenes in the show. A wide range of optional parts are available to recreate various scenes. [Set Contents] Main body, 3 interchangeable heads, 8 pairs of Interchangeable hands, Comes with interchangeable effect parts: 4 types of wrists (left and right), Replacement back parts set, [Bonus Items] Facial expression parts for Kaiju No. 8
In Shops: Dec 11, 2024
SRP: $85.00