Savage Dragon gets its big wedding from Erik Larsen in Image Comics’ June 2023 solicits and solicitations, as well as new comics launches.

Savage Dragon gets its big wedding from Erik Larsen in Image Comics’ June 2023 solicits and solicitations, as well as launches for In Hell We Fight #1 by Jon Layman and Jok, Void Rivals #1 by Robert Kirkman, Matheus Lopes and Lorenzo De Felici. the return of Battlechasers #10 by Joe Madureira and Ludo Lullabi, Bone Orchard Mythos: Tenement #1 by Jeff Lemire, Dave Stewart and Andrea Sorrentino, Haunt You To The End #1 by Ryan Cady and Andrea Mutti, Klik Klik Boom #1 by Doug Wagner, Douglas Dabbs and Matt Wilson, and Tales of Syzpense #1 by Chris Ryall, T. P. Louise, Ashley Wood and Nelson Daniel.

SAVAGE DRAGON #267 CVR A LARSEN (MR)

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(W) Erik Larsen (A / CA) Erik Larsen
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF THE ONGOING SAVAGE DRAGON SERIES!
Savage Dragon’s adopted daughter Angel gets married to Frank Darling, Jr. at long last! Paul Dragon gives away the bride! Malcolm Dragon is the best man! Maxine is the maid of honor! But no superhero wedding is complete without a looming menace hellbent on making the happy occasion a living nightmare!
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 9.99

IN HELL WE FIGHT #1 CVR A JOK

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(W) John Layman (A / CA) Jok
SERIES PREMIERE
Life in hell ain’t easy. Demons try to torture you for all eternity. Monsters want to eat you. There’s a stunning lack of reliable indoor plumbing. And it’s almost impossible to get ice cream. At least, until today, when three condemned teens and their annoying tagalong demon frenemy embark on a daring scheme to hijack a demon lord’s delivery truck. What happens next will take them on an epic journey across the underworld, an infernal excursion of nonstop excitement, danger, and adventure.
Presenting a devilishly fun new series from multiple Eisner-winning writer/letterer JOHN LAYMAN (CHEW, Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum) and Argentinian superstar artist JOK.
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

VOID RIVALS #1

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(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Matheus Lopes (A / CA) Lorenzo De Felici
SERIES PREMIERE
The blockbuster OBLIVION SONG team of ROBERT KIRKMAN & LORENZO DE FELICI debut the biggest new comic book series of 2023 with the launch of AN ALL-NEW SHARED UNIVERSE and a SURPRISE you won’t see coming!
War rages around the Sacred Ring, where the last remnants of two worlds have collapsed around a black hole in a never-ending war.
However, when pilot Darak and his rival Solila both crash on a desolate planet, these two enemies must find a way to escape together. But are they alone on this strange planet? And what dark forces await that threaten the entire universe?
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

BATTLE CHASERS #10 CVR A LULLABI (MR)

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(W) Joe Madureira (A / CA) Ludo Lullabi
NEW STORY ARC
JOE MADUREIRA’s beloved fantasy series returns in an action-packed new story, with art by game and comics sensation LUDO LULLABI! “Martial Law” tells the bloody tale of retired swordsman Garrison and the fugitive Red Monika as they face off against Maestro’s gang of supernatural killers-the Martial Paladins! This long-awaited tenth issue is bursting at the seams with 36 pages of story and no ads!
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

BONE ORCHARD TENEMENT #1 (OF 10) CVR A SORRENTINO (MR)

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(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Dave Stewart (A / CA) Andrea Sorrentino
MINISERIES PREMIERE
From the Eisner-winning creative team behind GIDEON FALLS, PRIMORDIAL, and TEN THOUSAND BLACK FEATHERS comes the biggest and most essential project yet in the bold and ambitious new shared horror universe of THE BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS!!!
In this extra-length first issue, JEFF LEMIRE & ANDREA SORRENTINO bring you the story of seven residents in a building and the dark secrets that bind them together…beginning with a death that feels much more sinister than natural.
TENEMENT is the newest entry into THE BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS from LEMIRE & SORRENTINO. This universe features self-contained graphic novels and limited series about the horrors waiting to be discovered within the Bone Orchard.
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 3.99

HAUNT YOU TO THE END #1 CVR A MUTTI

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(W) Ryan Cady (A / CA) Andrea Mutti
SERIES PREMIERE
A GHOST STORY FOR THE END OF THE WORLD!
In a not-so-far future rife with climate disasters and worldwide instability, an eccentric billionaire and his crew-a disgraced journalist, a radical doctor, a TV demonologist, and a squad of hard-bitten military contractors-set out to prove the existence of life after death. But even if their mission is a success, the truth behind the “most haunted place on earth” may not be the comforting revelation the world is hoping for.
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

KLIK KLIK BOOM #1 (OF 5) (MR)

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(W) Doug Wagner (A / CA) Douglas Dabbs, Matt Wilson
Meet Sprout, a mute assassin who communicates exclusively through polaroid pictures.
Being raised by her doomsday-prepping grandfather in the rolling hills of Idaho, Sprout has never been around other people, watched TV, or seen clothes outside of Army fatigues. Now she’s headed to the big lights of New York City to avenge her grandfather’s murder, but will the city’s mesmerizing glitz and glam help her succeed-or be the death of her?
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

TALES OF SYZPENSE #1 CVR A WOOD (MR)

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(W) Chris Ryall, T. P. Louise, Ashley Wood (A) Nelson Daniel (A / CA) Ashley Wood
SERIES PREMIERE
The split book revival is underway at Syzygy! Every month, TALES OF SYZPENSE presents two titanic 12-page tales of terror and turmoil! Up first, courtesy of Lore co-creators T.P. LOUISE & ASHLEY WOOD, the lead-off mystery of “Les Mort 13” plays out on the surreal and mysterious island of Southport after a run-in with Eris, the goddess of strife…
And then, proof that “power is wasted on the young”! CHRIS RYALL & NELSON DANIEL present “Dreamweaver,” the story of an aging adventurer with a mystical secret who looks to pass on his abilities to the next generation of hero…until they have much greater success than he did, and he decides he wants those abilities back at any cost.
Each issue features two “Les Mort 13” covers by WOOD, a “Dreamweaver” cover by DANIEL, and a Syzpenseful tribute cover to famous split books of the past.
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 4.99

DEAD LUCKY #7 CVR A CARLOMAGNO MV

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(W) Melissa Flores (A / CA) French Carlomagno
NEW STORY ARC
As new forces rise up to fill the power vacuum left after the Battle of San Francisco, newly minted corporate superhero Bibi takes the first steps to eradicate Morrow once and for all-but she’s not ready for a new enemy that threatens to redefine everything she thinks she believes.
THE DEAD LUCKY is a Massive-Verse series.
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

I HATE FAIRYLAND #6 CVR A BEAN (MR)

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(W) Skottie Young (A / CA) Brett Bean
NEW STORY ARC
AND WE’RE BACK! In Fairyland, that is. Oh fluff, how are we stuck here AGAIN?! A new king calls upon a familiar face to help Gert with a big problem…which is, uh, Gert.
Eisner Award-winning writer SKOTTIE YOUNG (MIDDLEWEST, TWIG, THE ME YOU LOVE IN THE DARK) and artist BRETT BEAN (Marvel’s Rocket and Groot) return to I HATE FAIRYLAND for the beginning of a brand-new story arc!
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 3.99

NOCTERRA NEMESIS SPEC (ONE-SHOT) CVR A DANIEL & MAIOLO (MR)

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(W) Scott Snyder (A) Liam Sharp (CA) Tony S. Daniel, Marcelo Maiolo
As Sundog Convoy fights to prevent the end of everything, a Ferryman is shown the beautiful, terrifying origin of light and darkness across all of space and time. This special one-shot will lead directly into the stunning conclusion of the “No Brakes” storyline!
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 3.99

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ROGUE SUN #13 CVR A VECCHIO MV

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(W) Ryan Parrott (A) Abel (CA) Luana Vecchio
NEW STORY ARC
In the wake of an unthinkable tragedy, Dylan struggles to adjust to his new life. But when a new threat arrives, he’ll have to take back control-and fast -or risk losing everything important to him forever.
ROGUE SUN is a Massive-Verse series.
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

GOSPEL TP VOL 01

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(W) Will Morris (A) Will Morris (CA) Ver
When opportunity refuses to knock for restless hero Matilde, the devil comes knocking instead. Thrust into action by the hellish arrival, Matilde and storyteller Pitt will quest for renown, the soul of their community, and answers to the toughest question of all: “Who am I?” Inspired by the work of Hayao Miyazaki and set in the chaos of King Henry VIII’s reign, GOSPEL is a thrilling fantasy adventure that explores the truth behind the stories we tell.
Collects GOSPEL #1-5
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 14.99

INVINCIBLE TP VOL 01 NEW EDITION

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(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Bill Crabtree (CA) Dave McCaig (A / CA) Cory Walker
THE BEST SUPERHERO COMIC IN THE UNIVERSE IS NOW A HIT ANIMATED SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO!
These all-new softcover editions collect the entire INVINCIBLE comic book series from the very beginning, with stunning new covers from CORY WALKER & DAVE McCAIG.
Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age. Except his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet-Omni-Man. When Mark develops powers of his own, it’s a dream come true. But living up to his father’s legacy is only the beginning of Mark’s problems…
Collects INVINCIBLE #1-7
In Shops: Jul 05, 2023
SRP: 16.99

INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE COMPENDIUM TP VOL 01

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(W) Robert Kirkman, Benito Cereno, Phil Hester (A) Nate Bellegarde, Ransom Getty, Todd Nauck (CA) Ryan Ottley
THE BEST SUPERHERO UNIVERSE IN THE UNIVERSE!
By now, everyone in the world knows Invincible. But what about the rest of the INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE’s heroes and villains?
Atom Eve! Rex Splode! Brit! Best Tiger!
This collection reveals the secret history of Invincible’s closest allies, as well as the formation of a brand-new Guardians of the Globe team to fight the largest gathering of supervillains ever: The Order.
Collects INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE #1-2, INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE & REX SPLODE #1-3, GUARDING THE GLOBE, VOL. 1 #1-6, GUARDING THE GLOBE, VOL. 2 #1-6, and INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE #1-12
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 39.99

JUNKYARD JOE TP VOL 01

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(W) Geoff Johns (A / CA) Gary Frank, Brad Anderson
Throughout history, unlikely and strange heroes have risen and fallen, their identities and lives a secret. But for a Great Evil to be stopped, their stories must be told. They are The Unnamed fighting The Unknown War.
From the explosive pages of GEIGER comes JUNKYARD JOE! The world knows him from the comic strip by recently retired cartoonist Muddy Davis, but the truth stretches back to the Vietnam War. The tragedies of combat and visions of a strange robot soldier that saved Muddy’s life there still haunt him. But dreams become reality when Joe mysteriously shows up on Muddy’s doorstep, warning of a new impending war.
Collects JUNKYARD JOE #1-6
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 14.99

MEGATON ARCHIVES TP

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(W) Gary Carlson, Erik Larsen, Various (A) Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Butch Guice, Mike Gustovich, Angel Medina, Frank Fosco, Daniel Reed, S. Clarke Hawbaker (CA) Jackson Guice
The black-and-white anthology MEGATON was at the forefront of the independent comics revolution, and from 1981 to 1987, publisher and writer GARY CARLSON helped rewrite comics history!
ERIK LARSEN’s SAVAGE DRAGON and ROB LIEFELD’s YOUNGBLOOD both debuted in MEGATON, prompting LIEFELD to later dub CARLSON “the Grandfather of Image Comics,” and the series was notable for launching the careers of a veritable who’s who of artists.
Now, celebrating MEGATON’s 40th anniversary, the original eight issues are collected for the first time ever-in their entirety, in chronological order, and in glorious black and white, scanned from the art and film negatives used to publish the original comics!
Collects MEGATON #1-8 plus early ads for the series, unpublished art, preliminary character designs, commentary by CARLSON, and more!
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 29.99

VOYAGIS TP

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(W) Sumeyye Kesgin (A) Ellie Wright (A / CA) Sumeyye Kesgin
In her comics writing debut, ELSEWHERE artist SUMEYYE KESGIN asks: What if one of the VOYAGER probes reached an uninhabitable planet laid to waste by a wandering black hole?
With her people’s resources dwindling under the thumb of a relentless tyrant, Sen, a resident of the ailing planet Modia, will find adventure, friendship-and possibly salvation-in an unexpected relic from an alien planet called Earth.
Collects VOYAGIS #1-5
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 14.99

COPRA TP VOL 07

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(W) Michel Fiffe (A / CA) Michel Fiffe
MICHEL FIFFE’s biggest book yet covers a lot of ground: COPRA’s earliest adventure, a deep look at their rogues’ gallery, and their latest mega arc that paves the way for the big finale! From brand-new issues and long-out-of-print rarities, to previously unseen comics and tons of extras by an army of guest cartoonists, COPRA ROUND SEVEN has it all!
Collects COPRA #25, COPRA #42-45, and COPRA VERSUS #1-5
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 24.99

I HATE FAIRYLAND TP VOL 05 (MR)

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(W) Skottie Young (A) Brett Bean (CA) Skottie Young
Eisner Award-winning writer SKOTTIE YOUNG (MIDDLEWEST, TWIG, THE ME YOU LOVE IN THE DARK) and artist BRETT BEAN (Marvel’s Rocket and Groot) bring back the hit comic I HATE FAIRYLAND! Everyone’s favorite green-haired, axe-wielding, crazed maniac returns in this Deadpool-meets-Alice-in-Wonderland-style adventure! Gert is all grown up and living in the real world. Times are tough, and the only job she’s qualified for has her trying to find her way back to the place she hates the most…Fairyland.
Collects I HATE FAIRYLAND (2022) #1-5
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 16.99

KILLADELPHIA TP VOL 05 (MR)

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(W) Rodney Barnes (A) German Erramouspe, Lee Loughridge (A / CA) Jason Shawn Alexander
Heroes will die, villains will rise, and the city of Philadelphia will prove to be a pivotal battleground in the war between the forces of Heaven and Hell. This shocking story arc is the perfect jumping-on point for new readers, setting up a bold new direction for the sold-out, Eisner Award-nominated horror series!
Vampire king and first president of the United States George Washington has unified the warring vampire factions, blurring the line between good and evil. Now, Washington and company must face one of the most formidable military leaders in history! General Toussaint Louverture and his Haitian army have been resurrected by the side of the light to do one thing and one thing only: exterminate all vampires!
From RODNEY BARNES, the writer behind such hit shows as Marvel’s Runaways and STARZ’s American Gods, and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, the artist who redefined SPAWN.
Collects KILLADELPHIA #25-30
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 16.99

SAVAGE DRAGON ULTIMATE COLLECTION HC VOL 02 (MR)

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(W) Erik Larsen (A / CA) Erik Larsen
Savage Dragon’s formative years collected at last! This MASSIVE hardcover collects a host of the Savage Dragon’s most epic adventures! Featuring a slugfest with SuperPatriot! Jimbo Da Mighty Lobster! The Fiend! She-Dragon! Widow! Vanguard! Dragon possessed! And the final showdown with the villainous Overlord! SAVAGE DRAGON: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOL. 2 is a can’t-miss for any burgeoning Fin-Addict looking for an easy way to start this long-running series from the beginning. Also features an introduction by ERIK LARSEN.
Collects THE DRAGON #9-21, including relevant portions of WildC.A.T.S. #14, plus LOADS of extras!
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 39.99

SPAWN ORIGINS TP VOL 25

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(W) Todd McFarlane, Brian Holguin, David Hine (A) Angel Medina, Philip Tan (CA) Greg Capullo
With Spawn revitalized, it’s time to take his pound of flesh from those who imprisoned and tortured him. Spawn’s most vile villains wage a battle royale of classic proportions in the bowels of Hell itself!
Collects SPAWN #147-153
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 16.99

SPAWN ORIGINS DLX ED HC VOL 06

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(W) Brian Holguin, Todd McFarlane, David Hine (A / CA) Angel Medina, Nat Jones, Philip Tan
This deluxe oversized and slipcase hardcover edition presents twenty-five previously released, sold-out issues of classic SPAWN stories in an all-new size and format. Additional material includes color and black-and-white cover galleries and never-before-seen art, plus all the bonus material from the original collected editions. The absolute top tier of the SPAWN ORIGINS family of books! It doesn’t get any better than this!
Collects SPAWN #126-150
In Shops: Jul 26, 2023
SRP: 99.99

ALMIGHTY #5 (OF 5) (MR)

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(W) Edward Laroche (CA) Brad Simpson (A / CA) Edward Laroche
MINISERIES FINALE
Past DELPHION GATE and beyond the walls of ZONE ONE, there is a girl experiencing terror beyond comprehension and a killer who’s fighting to bring her home.
The pulse-pounding first volume of the ALMIGHTY saga concludes here!
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 4.99

AMBASSADORS #6 (OF 6) CVR A SCALERA (MR)

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(W) Mark Millar (A / CA) Matteo Scalera
MINISERIES FINALE
The Ambassador for Mexico completes the team as they face their first major conflict together and find out the truth behind Choon-He Chung’s husband’s superhuman upgrade programme and the rich guys around the world who have paid him a fortune for it.
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 5.99

ARCADE KINGS #2 (OF 5) CVR A BURNETT

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(W) Dylan Burnett (A / CA) Dylan Burnett
ROUND TWO: FIGHT!
Joe’s search for his missing brother brings him to the ghost town of Rockview. Too bad it’s the home turf of Plum Khurana, who has a bone to pick with Joe’s entire family!
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 7.99

BLACK CLOAK #6 CVR A MCCLAREN

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(W) Kelly Thompson (A / CA) Meredith McClaren
Anyone want to storm the castle? What about if, instead of an army, we just have an elf, a fairy, two Dracona, an ambitious young Taka, a wizard, and a couple motivated revolutionaries? Still wanna do it? GOOD. Then come with us…
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

BLOOD TREE #5

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(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Maxim Simic (CA) Christian Alamy, Brad Anderson
Detectives Azzaro and Diaz find themselves drowning in blood as the Angel Killer’s plan expands and winged victims rain down all across New York City!
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

DARK RIDE #7 CVR A BRESSAN & LUCAS (MR)

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(W) Joshua Williamson (A / CA) Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas
Sam uncovers more of his family’s dark history, which extends all the way into the beating heart of the park itself.
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

DEAD ROMANS #4 (OF 6) CVR A MARINKOVICH (MR)

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(W) Fred Kennedy (A / CA) Nick Marinkovich
Roman forces are withering from another vicious attack, confronting Honoria with the true extent of German brutality. In all this bloodshed, Arminius begins to wonder if his future kingdom will be worth the sacrifice without Honoria by his side.
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 3.99

DEEP CUTS #3 (OF 6)

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(W) Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark (A) Diego Greco (CA) Chris Brunner
Listen up, gumshoes. It’s 1940, and Alice Leslie is home for the holidays and hot on the heels of her biggest mystery yet: why did her dad quit music? Can she crack the case before he flies the coop?
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 5.99

GIANT KOKJU #3 (OF 3) (MR)

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(W) Gerry Duggan (A / CA) Scott Koblish
MINISERIES FINALE

“I thought I was done hiding my comics under my bed, looks like I was wrong.” -ZEB WELLS

The writer and artist that literally created Deadpool reunite to tell the hella screwed up story of a giant monster…with very physical needs. Frank’s hands are firmly on the problem while he pilots the mech into its greatest battle against the horny Kokjü monster. With his family watching the fight, things get unexpectedly physical. The best way to safely describe our wrap is that it goes from the naked sauna fight from EASTERN PROMISES into kind of like…HANDS ON A HARD BODY.
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

GUNSLINGER SPAWN #21 CVR A STEVENS

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(W) Todd McFarlane (A) Brett Booth (CA) Chris Stevens
The sickness is still spreading through Gunslinger’s body. The angelic power is starting to corrupt him, and his old friend Waya is the only hope he has.
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 2.99

HELL TO PAY #5 (OF 6) CVR A JOHNSON

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(W) Charles Soule (A) Will Sliney (CA) Dave Johnson
The only thing that stands between the death of Sebastian Stone and the Poor Man’s plan to hire the Devil himself using his thousands of cursed hellcoins is Sebastian’s better half, Maia Stone. But Maia will need power beyond anything she’s ever wielded to win this fight. One Faustian bargain…coming right up.
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

HELL TO PAY #6 (OF 6) CVR A JOHNSON

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(W) Charles Soule (A) Will Sliney (CA) Dave Johnson
MINISERIES FINALE

The bill has come due at last. The Devil has arrived, ready to collect what he is owed. The first chapter of the Shrouded College cycle comes to a close with an epic battle that sees Maia and Sebastian facing down all of Hell. There is no way out, not with this much on the line.
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 3.99

HEY KIDS COMICS VOL 03 SCHLOCK OF THE NEW #3 (OF 6) (MR)

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(W) Howard Chaykin (A) Howard Chaykin (CA) Don Cameron
Threatened by ginned-up moral outrage, the money-minting luster of a decade ago long gone, four-color micro-moguls shoot themselves in the foot to hold on to what’s left.

Meanwhile, fandom takes hold hard in a generation of young enthusiasts-but with so much of what they love gone with the wind, what’s left for them?
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

I HATE THIS PLACE #9 CVR A TOPILIN & LOUGHRIDGE (MR)

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(W) Kyle Starks (A / CA) Artyom Topilin, Lee Loughridge
Questions will be answered as Gabby and Trudy face terrors from their past, present, and future in the penultimate issue of I HATE THIS PLACE!
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

IMMORTAL SERGEANT #6 (OF 9)

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(W) Joe Kelly (A / CA) Ken Niimura
Michael continues to be a fly in Sarge’s proverbial ointment when he manages to derail his father’s investigation. Punches are thrown, words are said that cannot be unsaid, the bigger stick is found. Will it be Michael’s best birthday ever-or his last?
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

INDIGO CHILDREN #4 (MR)

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(W) Curt Pires, Rockwell White (A / CA) Alex Diotto, Dee Cunniffe
Kabul. The Indigo Children search for Ahmed in a city on the brink of collapse. Rand and his agents converge. Indigo Five goes hunting.
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 3.99

JUNK RABBIT #3 (OF 5) CVR A ROBINSON (MR)

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(W) Jimmie Robinson (A / CA) Jimmie Robinson
Another failed attempt to catch the Junk Rabbit forces the ruler of Dome City to employ black market military hardware. The abuse of power alarms the city detective, who digs into the Ruler’s past and finds a horrific connection to the Junk Rabbit.
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

KAYA #9 CVR A CRAIG

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(W) Wes Craig (A / CA) Wes Craig
Kaya’s magic arm is GONE, and she is separated from her allies in the vast Poison Lands. Jin, nearly drowned, enters a strange, delirious nightmare he may not be able to return from.

Features a variant cover by cosmic art god MATTEO SCALERA!
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 3.99

KING SPAWN #23 CVR A STEVENS

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(W) Sean Lewis (A) Javi Fernandez (CA) Chris Stevens
Spawn has returned to his old hunting grounds, but he is no longer the hunter-he is the hunted. A new threat from heaven has come bearing a familiar face!
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 2.99

LAST BARBARIANS #5 (OF 5) CVR A HABERLIN

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(W) Brian Haberlin (A) Geirrod Van Dyke (A / CA) Brian Haberlin
MINISERIES FINALE

“THE BEGINNING OF THE END?”
With all the cards now on the table, it’s either life or horrible nasty death…I mean really NASTY…I’ll tell you when NOT to look…really. With an ancient doomsday artifact in motion, the world of Nith is officially screwed! That is, unless Sylv and Shadow-the Last Barbarians-can win the day. The only problem is, they don’t usually do that…
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

LOCAL MAN #5 CVR A FLEECS & SEELEY (MR)

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APR230264 – LOCAL MAN #5 CVR B BENITEZ & REBER (MR) – 3.99
(W) Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs (A) Brad Simpson, Felipe Sobreiro (A / CA) Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs
Half dead and all out of F# K$, LOCAL MAN is left brutally beaten by a man he once considered a father. Now, trapped in the 4th Gen Training Facility, he’s stalked by the true killer of the Hodag, and THIRD GEN isn’t coming to help him when he needs them most!

ON THE FLIP SIDE: Meet FOURTH GEN, the grungiest group of GEN X superhero slackers in the world with dark ties to Image’s lost heroes: THE WILDC.A.T.S! WHAT?!?
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 3.99

LOVE EVERLASTING #8 CVR A CHARRETIER

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APR230266 – LOVE EVERLASTING #8 CVR B CRAIG – 3.99
(W) Tom King (A / CA) Elsa Charretier
“TOO HIP FOR LOVE,” Part Three
Nothing is as it seems. Joan is now trapped in the happiest of realities: she has children, a husband, friends, a life. And she has no idea if any of it is real. Take a mind-bending journey into the heart of the American Dream as Joan continues to explore the myths and terrors of being in love.

In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

MAGIC ORDER 4 #6 (OF 6) CVR A RUAN (MR)

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(W) Mark Millar (A / CA) Dike Ruan
MINISERIES FINALE

The conclusion to the last big arc before THE MAGIC ORDER Netflix show appears on screens! This ties together four volumes of stories and brings a shocking end to the wizard wars that have been raging in the shadows.
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 5.99

MONARCH #5 CVR A LINS

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(W) Rodney Barnes (A / CA) Alex Lins
“STRANGER FROM ABOVE,” Part Five
The truth revealed! Travon’s true nature comes out when an unexpected betrayal by a close friend leaves Daysha’s life hanging in the balance! Now, Travon has to find a way to save the love of his life-if he still can-while battling relentless creatures from beyond the stars that are intent on destroying mankind!

From RODNEY BARNES, the star comics writer behind the Eisner-nominated series KILLADELPHIA and the writer/executive producer of HBO’s Winning Time, and up-and-coming Marvel artist ALEX LINS comes a tale of love, triumph, disaster, and defeat!
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

NO ONE #4 (OF 10) CVR A BORGES MV (MR)

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(W) Kyle Higgins, Brian Buccellato (A / CA) Geraldo Borges
Julia’s quest for the truth gets personal as Ben gets closer to identifying the copycat killer-and maybe finally answering the question of NO/ONE’s identity.

PLUS! The story continues in “Who is No/One,” a monthly companion podcast starring RACHAEL LEIGH COOK (She’s All That) and PATTON OSWALT (Netflix’s The Sandman, Minor Threats, Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.)!

NO/ONE is a Massive-Verse series.
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 3.99

OLD DOG #5 CVR A SHALVEY (RES) (MR)

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(W) Declan Shalvey (A / CA) Declan Shalvey
The exciting new action series by DECLAN SHALVEY continues with a brand new mission.

Some kind of freak accident has set a gruesome creature loose in the halls of Black Circle. Is this an attack? Can Retriever stop this creature before Black Circle is eaten from the inside?
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

PHANTOM ROAD #4 CVR A WALTA (MR)

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(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Jordie Bellaire (A / CA) Gabriel Hernandez Walta
Dom and Birdie attempt to deliver their mysterious cargo while discovering how powerful it truly is. Meanwhile, Agent Weaver finds herself on the other side of the interrogation desk, answering questions she didn’t know that she should be asking herself.
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

SAGA #66 (MR)

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(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A / CA) Fiona Staples
Uh-oh.
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 3.99

SAVAGE STRENGTH OF STARSTORM #2 CVR A DREW CRAIG

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(W) Drew Craig (A) Jason Finestone (A / CA) Drew Craig
After a meteor destroys Grant Garrison’s new school, he attends the funeral of his deceased classmates. Among the attendees are fellow survivors and a group of punk rockers known as Nikki and the Outcasts. When the dead start rising from their graves, it’s up to Starstorm and the Outcasts to save the day and figure out what the hell is going on.
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 3.99

SPAWN SCORCHED #19 CVR A STEVENS

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(W) Sean Lewis (A) Stephen Segovia (CA) Chris Stevens
Jessica is rebuilding the Scorched team from the ground up. New members and new missions-what could possibly go wrong?
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 2.99

SOMETHING EPIC #2 CVR A KUDRANSKI

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(W) Szymon Kudranski (A / CA) Szymon Kudranski
Danny dips further into the imaginary world. He believes he’s unable to interact with its inhabitants, but he finds solace in the absurdity of creativity despite the solitude his power brings.
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

SPAWN #343 CVR A STEVENS

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(W) Rory McConville (A) Carlo Barberi (CA) Chris Stevens
Spawn is forced to retreat, something he is not used to doing. But by going to ground, he may have just discovered a weakness in Downing and Nyx’s plans!
In Shops: Jul 05, 2023
SRP: 2.99

STARSIGNS #2 (MR)

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(W) Saladin Ahmed (A / CA) Megan Levens, Kelly Fitzpatrick
Just as she begins to explore her new powers, Rana finds herself hunted by the vicious and mystically compelling Tatiana, who calls herself Leo. Rana’s sole hope for escape? A mysterious new ally…

Superhuman astrological drama from Eisner winner SALADIN AHMED and sci-fi fave MEGAN LEVENS!
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

STONEHEART #4 (MR)

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(W) Emma Kubert (A / CA) Emma Kubert
Shayde Whisper was duped by Eve, Eldon, and the Black Orchid gang and is magically bonded to them. The voice in her head reveals her newfound destiny. She was chosen to save Athea with red magic and intense strength…but how can she wield what she can’t control?
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

SUMMONERS WAR AWAKENING #3 (OF 6)

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(W) Justin Jordan (A / CA) Luca Claretti, Igor Monti
Rai, Tomas, and Tatakana join Captain Eve’s crew and set off to aid a war-ravaged village. But Eve’s keeping a secret that will lead to salvation-or disaster.
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 3.99

TERRORWAR #3 (MR)

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(W) Saladin Ahmed (A / CA) Dave Acosta
In the aftermath of a devastating Terror attack, Muhammad and company are detained by Blue City’s security forces. But when his low-rent crew is brought before a powerful politician, it’s clear things aren’t what they seem.

Eisner winner SALADIN AHMED and horror star DAVE ACOSTA up the sci-fi stakes!
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 3.99

TIME BEFORE TIME #24 CVR A SHALVEY (MR)

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(W) Declan Shalvey, Rory McConville (A) Jorge Coehlo, Chris O’Halloran (CA) Declan Shalvey
After her family perishes in a tragic accident, Verna Grace sets out to change the past-and she’s not going to let anyone, not even The Syndicate, get in her way.

A special TIME BEFORE TIME one-shot drawn by acclaimed guest artist WILL MORRIS (GOSPEL).
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 3.99

TORRENT #5 CVR A GREENWOOD & RENZI

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(W) Marc Guggenheim (A / CA) Justin Greenwood, Rico Renzi
END OF STORY ARC

Michelle Metcalf has lost everything, including her powers. But a hero who has lost it all is a hero with nothing left to lose.

This climactic ending to TORRENT’s critically acclaimed first arc ends in a way you won’t expect and will be talking about for months to come!
In Shops: Jul 05, 2023
SRP: 3.99

VANISH #8 CVR A STEGMAN (MR)

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(W) Donny Cates (A / CA) Ryan Stegman
END OF STORY ARC

The past, present, and future collide, and Oliver Harrison’s life will forever be changed! Will the decades-long battle over the ashes of Everkeep end here, or have we only seen the beginning of an inferno? The cataclysmic extra-length conclusion to our first VANISH storyline is here!
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: 3.99

WALKING DEAD DLX #64 CVR A FINCH & MCCAIG (MR)

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(W) Robert Kirkman (A / CA) Charlie Adlard, Dave McCaig
Dale’s abductors are revealed and learn a horrifying truth.

This deluxe presentation in STUNNING FULL COLOR also features another installment of Cutting Room Floor and creator commentary.
In Shops: Jun 07, 2023
SRP: 3.99

WALKING DEAD DLX #65 CVR A FINCH & MCCAIG (MR)

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(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Charlie Adlard (CA) David Finch (A / CA) Dave McCaig
Rick leads a small group to get revenge on the Hunters.
In Shops: Jun 21, 2023
SRP: 3.99

W0RLDTR33 #3 CVR E 100 COPY INCV SIMMONDS (MR)

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(W) James TynionIV (A) Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire (CA) Martin Simmonds
W0RLDTR33 holds the key to understanding why Ellison Lane’s kid brother carried out such an unimaginable atrocity…but it may already be too late to stop the Undernet from destroying someone else Ellison loves.

The next horror must-read from multiple Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH) and FERNANDO BLANCO (Detective Comics) continues!
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: 3.99

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This month we’re talking about Steve Foxe, Steve Orlando and Alex Sanchez’s Party and Prey and why it’s making me a little unsure… in a good way.

Welcome back to Queer Comics from a Queer Perspective! I hope the new year spoils you well and you read some great comics. I have one I’d like to talk about. Please note that as always, this is just my opinion. There is no way to speak for all queer people because we are not a monolith. Spoilers and queer history are also forthcoming.

Let’s talk about Party and Prey, where Steve Foxe and Steve Orlando share writing duties with Alex Sanchez on art. It’s a serial killer horror thriller with a splash of sci-fi and loads of social commentary. And just like grandma’s cookie recipe that she never wrote down, this book is delicious.

It starts with an older man in a gay club. Alan is experiencing some of the youth obsession that runs throughout our culture. Alan yells for not giving the time of day to a man his age and ends up meeting a PYT named Scott. Alan takes Scott back to his seat, where “Scott” is revealed to be Terry. The horror begins and Foxe and Orlando do everything they can to blow up exactly what you’ve been expecting. They play brilliantly, subverting expectations in every way they can.

From the relationship queer people have had with the police in the past, to the relationship between younger and older, to the relationships we have with ourselves, there is a lot to share in this book.

Alan’s story is sad, maybe even tragic in its own way. No, by no means do I sympathize with him once the full story is revealed. It’s important to remember that men of Alan’s generation didn’t enjoy the forward motion of years before. After Stonewall, LGBTQ+ people could no longer be ignored. Things weren’t great, but anti-gay laws were dropped in some states, people came out, a measure against gay teachers was lost in California, Jimmy Carter met with gay lobbyists, some attitudes changed, and then in the In 1981, after a series of articles in gay newspapers in NYC and San Francisco, an article appeared in The New York Times about “gay cancer”. AIDS decimated entire generations of people. Gay characters on TV that didn’t have to be the villains anymore disappeared. Many went back into the closet, and the fight for equality became a fight for survival. This is a very simplified version of the late 70’s/early 80’s and I would recommend NYPL’s The Stonewall Reader and Paul Monette’s Borrowed Time. They’re great books, but just a small part of a long, complicated, and very nuanced history of queer people in America.

Also see: Scarlet Witch: Steve Orlando on Wanda’s new status quo

Detective Overall is the cop who thinks there may be something to Terry/Scott’s story. The other officers are anything but friendly towards the LGBTQ+ community. If you’ve never learned about queer history and the law, well, it’s not always pretty. (Read James Polchin’s Indecent Advances or watch a documentary about Stonewall.) An older character’s reluctance to call the police contrasts nicely with Terry’s initial belief that the law works the same for everyone.

What I love most about this book is the same thing I find most difficult about it. The line “Thanks, but we never needed that [help.]It could be me reading into it, but it’s reminiscent of a line from Harvey Firestein’s Torch Song Trilogy, and I’m paraphrasing here: ‘I learned how to do plumbing and sewing and everything else because I don’t rely on it could hit anyone else.” It’s a bittersweet note, but it’s spot on in these times.

Should you read PARTY AND PREY? yes you should If you’ve already read it, should you read it again? yes you should Sometimes we have to live in a place where we feel a little uncomfortable. And sometimes we should be reminded that the history we don’t know, the ugly side of humanity we turn a blind eye to, is always the side that always comes back.

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