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ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK: ESCAPE FROM CHICAGO #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
Snake Plissken is back and he has another city to liberate. This time Snake finds himself in Chicago helping people escape the city. But now that the leader of Chicago’s underworld is looking for a more important target, Snake must face his past and put his personal rules to the side.
LAZARUS ORDER #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
The more we learn about the Order, the more we realize we have only scratched the surface. As Damien explains their fight against the First Sickness, we realize that this is bigger than even the Black Plague. But there are other dark forces that continue to threaten not just the Order, but also humanity as a whole.
THE LAST STARFIGHTER #3 (Mad Cave Studios)
After losing Tyborus to the Blackstar ambush during the training exercise, Alex is really down on himself. He needs someone to uplift his spirits, so it’s a good thing he must return to Earth and see his family. However, Naxos is still plotting on how she can make him pay, as well as a mystery figure that is attempting to intimidate his family on Earth.
QUIET (comixology originals)
Mary is a student that faces many challenges.
Her struggles have been kept in silence due to selective mutism. This has led to bullying, anxiety and a slew of other challenges.
BABYLON COVE #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
If there is one thing the town of Babylon Cove can count on, it’s that when Heather Hutchens is around trouble follows. But the horror that has taken over the town is far worse than anything in the past. Can Heather own up to her past indiscretions and except her faults to help save the town?
THE DIRT BENEATH THE DEVIL #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
When you mess with the horse you get the hooves. After August’s untimely demise caused by Hendido, the group must regroup and move on. But the infighting and politicking have started to get really ugly as well. Now, June must navigate the mine field of her father’s messy life, well also trying to figure out what is up with this horse that feels more like a supernatural presence than an animal.
DENVER #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
This marks a new series from Mad Cave Studios that is a Sci-Fi version of Taken, for lack of a more concise equivalent. Denver is a story set in the future where the planet was devastated by an asteroid strike on the moon. The new geography of the world has created islands where massive mountains once were. We are following Coastal Border Guards in Denver as they protect the ports and ensure the city island doesn’t become overcrowded. But the story takes a darker and more sinister turn quickly.
DOG TAG #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
As the Allies move in on Berlin, they must take over every small town, village, and hamlet on the way. Tom Fuller and his men are the group that goes in, clears out the remaining foes, and prepares for the larger forces to move in. However, there is more of an emotional and materialistic nature to what is going on, which totally takes Tom by surprise.
LAND OF NEVER #3 (Mad Cave Studios)
Sometimes families don’t see eye to eye, and sometimes that leads to death. As Peter continues to build his Neverland family, there is uncertainty and apprehension from some. Wendy is put in a position to keep the family together. Meanwhile, Hoke and Smith are getting closer to putting together who the Floating Man actually is.
PRETTY HATE MACHINE #5 (Mad Cave Studios)
The sins of the father are now back to haunt the son. After finding out that the demon he knew as Luther is actually his father, Thomas with the help of his friend Joon must save his mom, uncle, and Gilly from the wrath of Stephen. But the demon has some new tricks as he can now possess anyone that he can convince to let him in. This makes for a thrilling conclusion to this horrific series.
THE LAST STARFIGHTER #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
Now that the Star League is finally rebuilding the Starfighter Legion they have a big problem on their hands. The problem is that there is someone or something that doesn’t want the legion put back together. They are actively seeking out the recruits and killing them before they can join. Will Alex and Grig figure out a way to put together a new team, or will this enemy force defeat the Starfighters before they can actually get up and running?
LAZARUS ORDER #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
It is the time of the Black Death and Plague Doctors are tasked with healing the sick and infected. But this isn’t the plague years you read about in your history books, as this Black Death is something far more sinister. The Lazarus Order is a supernatural group of Plague Doctors who are fighting the very supernatural plague that looks to take over the world.
THE OMEGA BOOK #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
A Mad Scientist isn’t so mad after all! Or so should be the takeaway upon reading the first issue of Mad Cave Studios’ newest series, The Omega Book. Alexander is a scientist who everyone thinks is crazy especially his son Brady. However, after Alexander’s untimely death, Brady discovers maybe his old man wasn’t as crazy as everyone thought.
BABYLON COVE #3 (Mad Cave Studios)
As Heather continues to try and get to the bottom of whatever has its grip on her hometown. She runs into her biggest challenge and rival…Other Heather! The girl who all those years ago stole her boyfriend and started Heather’s downward spiral. Can Heather overcome and continue to uncover the evil that has taken over Babylon Cove?
THE DIRT BENEATH THE DEVIL #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
What do you get when you mix the old west with some mystery and horror? You get the brand-new series from Mad Cave Studios, The Dirt Beneath the Devil! After the death of William Buckley, his wife, children, mistress, and business partners must come to Missouri to find out what he left to them in his will. Unfortunately for all involved, William who was difficult alive is just as difficult in death, as he has some requests that they must follow before their inheritance is revealed.
IS TED OK? #6 (Mad Cave Studios)
This weird fever dream of a story comes to a conclusion that is truly fitting for this story. As Noah takes his final form to try and control the universe, the only being that can stop him is Ted. But even with the help and support of Sarah and Christina, can Ted overcome Noah and ruin his plans of universe domination? Either way you know this will be a crazy and out of this world ride.
LAND OF NEVER #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
And we’re off to Never-Neverland and we aren’t talking about Metallica. Wendy finds herself in a cage as the “Floating Man” keeps saying weird things that she doesn’t understand. She discovers she’s not alone as she now has a “little brother” in Rufus. But as she deals with her and Rufus’ nightmare, her dad and Rufus’ dad are not giving up the search for them even if the police have.
Nothing Can Stop The Ape! #1 (Papercutz/Mad Cave)
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PRETTY HATE MACHINE #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
As the horrors continue to be revealed the line between reality and psychosis get blurred even further. Thomas finds himself becoming further unraveled and twisted by Luther. However, is Luther even real? Furthermore, what will Thomas do when he discovers who he thought his father was this whole time may have also been a lie?
DOG TAG #3 (Mad Cave Studios)
Tom Fuller and the other members of his of his outfit are struggling to survive in the harsh French winter. But the weather becomes the least of their problems when the Germans decide to attack them. Can Tom and the rest of the gang survive to fight another day?