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DISPATCHED #4 (IGNITION PRESS)
The delivery guy strikes again and takes out even more of the racist terrorists! As we learn more of the mind-numbing master plan from the Sons of Liberty. We realize these nationalists are in over their head and not too bright. However, they still have hostages that need to be saved, and Agent McKenzie Queen has one ace up his sleeve. The delivery guy turns out to be a black ops agent named Morgan, and he has finally gained access to the building. It’s only a matter of time before the bad guys have a full-blown problem on their hands.
GODZILLA: REVENGE OF THE DEADZONE #1 (IDW Publishing)
Catching up with the Wanderer after the events of the first chapter of this series. He has been captured and G Force scientists are running tests on him to see if they can harness his mutative powers. They are treating him very poorly, both physically and mentally. Unfortunately for them, if he gets free, they may have a bigger and more dangerous problem on their hands.
SPACE GHOST VS THE HERCULOIDS #2 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
As the Herculoids continue their attack on the Galactic Federation, the fight intensifies between Space Ghost and Zandor. Space Ghost still doesn’t know that Zandor is fighting out of revenge for his presumed murdered wife and son. But unfortunately, tragedy is going to strike the Space Ghost family as well. Will Zandor and the rest of the Herculoids be able to deal with a very angry and out for revenge Space Ghost? And how does the fighting between both of these powerful warriors fit into the Evil Collectors’ hands?
THE PATRON #3 (IGNITION PRESS)
Luce has been trapped by Clyde and is being grilled on if she is the one sending the artwork to Mr. Cherish. Thankfully, Tabitha busts in the room just in time to save Luce from the psychopath. But before they can catch him, he gets hit by a car and kidnapped by men in black suits. Now Luce and Tabitha are comparing notes as they try to close in on Mr. Cherish and his evil schemes. Unfortunately for everyone involved in this story, Mr. Cherish may not be the most evil force in this story anymore.
THE FOLK OF DOONEY HOLLOW #2 (IGNITION PRESS)
Mabel saves Kerri from the Butcher and brings her to Dooney Hollow. However, the townsfolk of Dooney Hollow aren’t exactly excited about having an outsider in their hidden village. Thankfully for Kerri, Eld Rowan speaks up and speaks in favor of giving her safe passage and a place to stay for at least the night. But will the other townsfolk listen to the first among the Eld or will something more sinister play out in Dooney Hollow?
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #23 (IDW Publishing)
The Turtles along with Shen and Splinter have their work cut out for them as the dead are returning quicker than they can send them back to Yomi-No-Kuni. On top of that they now know that this whole thing was really set in motion by General Eight Thunders as he turned his back on Lady Izanami killing her in the process. Can the Turtles, family, friends, and unlikely allies find a way to start pushing these forces back? Or will General Eight Thunders rule over the world of the living?
12-FOOT SKELETON #1 (IGNITION PRESS)
Lola is a young girl from a Mexican family; they originally lived in Albuquerque but recently moved. She is having a hard time fitting in, and the only kid she has any real interactions with is Jimmy, who is an outcast himself. Shaun used to be friends with Jimmy, but his dad encourages him to bully Jimmy. It’s almost Dia de Muertos and Lola’s Abuela tells her stories of the Revenants who chose to select vessels of bones. With all the bullying and nonsense from others in the town, Lola & Jimmy could really use some backup. But the backup they get is something they can’t imagine.
TRANSFORMERS #37 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
We find ourselves back on Cybertron as Elita Prime tries to rally the Autobots to finally take out the Decepticons. However, as the battles go on and Elita pushes herself harder and harder, can she keep up the pace, or will she crumble under the pressure? Meanwhile, Shockwave is up to something, and no one can find him.
THE DIRT BENEATH THE DEVIL #3 (Mad Cave Studios)
After witnessing the Hendido being shot, June is devastated and wants to go home. But it gets a whole lot worse when a tribe of Native Americans starts to give chase to the group. As they try and escape the group unravels more through fear, greed, and mistrust. Who will still be alive to hear the will of Mr. Buckley?
DINNER DATE #1 (IGNITION PRESS)
Dating is such a daunting task and can drive anyone to want to kill. But for Syd it’s especially difficult and hard to navigate. You see she likes to pick the wrong ones and then makes some very interesting mistakes. One of these mistakes happens on a night where she needs to get a ride from a rideshare service. Her she meets Izzy, a driver who has had a night full of creepers and jerks in her car. But Syd seems to be cool and very attractive to Izzy. Unfortunately for Izzy, Syd had gotten hungry earlier and her leftovers are making a comeback. Can Izzy handle the reveal of what lust truly drives Syd?
GEIGER #25 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
The showdown between Geiger and Griffin is upon us and the main event fight feel is in full effect. Who will come out on top, the Glowing Man or the iron fisted President? No matter who wins the trajectory for what’s coming next in the Unnamed Universe is set into motion.
THE ROCKETFELLERS #14 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
Out of time meets outer space as The Unbelievables Universe continues to expand in The Rocketfellers. We got Invaders, Y’all.
MAD SCIENCE DIVISION: THE COLD OPEN #0 (IGNITION PRESS)
Sometimes weird things happen that are unexplained, but other times they are scientific experiments that are unleashed on the world. When there is a weird happening tied to science chances are they come from Miyashi-Smith Laboratories out of New York. Now after years of experiments and accidents, Miyashi-Smith has a new Chief Coordinator that is supposed to fix things. But he may have bitten off more than he can chew, and the reality of the things at hand may be too horrifying to control.
CULT-DE-SAC #2 (IGNITION PRESS)
The further we dive into the community of Willow Park, the further down the rabbit hole we travel. The Hanson family continues to discover that their new home is weird to say the least. However, Claire seems to be the only one that suspects that there is something more sinister at play here. But soon the rest of the family will learn that the weird rules are the least of their worries.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #22 (IDW Publishing)
The Turtles are still dealing with the fallout from the veil being torn between the world of the living and Yomi-No-Kuni. Unfortunately for them today is Obon, the Hungry Ghost Festival, the one day a year where the veil between the living and the dead is most permeable. But with how damaged that veil is already, plus Baxter Stockman messing with his own portal, this years Obon may have gotten a lot more dangerous.
THE PATRON #2 (IGNITION PRESS)
This thriller set in the world of art is starting to heat up and take more shape. As Mr. Cherish’s evil ways continue to be successful, they hit their first bumps in the road. As now a detective from Portland, Oregon is starting to put together that there may be a connection with these deaths in the art world. At the same time, it seems like a ghost is taunting Cherish and driving him a little bit insane.
SPACE GHOST VS THE HERCULOIDS #1 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
The wait for the return of Space Ghost is over and this time he isn’t coming alone! The crossover event we have all been waiting for is finally here and now that The Herculoids have joined the party all bets are off. What happens when the Herculoids are threatened by the Galactic Federation? Carnage that’s what, and there is only one man who can try and stop them and that’s Space Ghost. What will happen when these two titans face off? We will soon find out in this three issue mini-series from Dynamite Entertainment!
THE FOLK OF DOONEY HOLLOW #1 (IGNITION PRESS)
The Ozark Mountains are beautiful and scenic, but they also may head a strange and deadly side. A young lady named Kerri Hayes is about to find this out firsthand. As a long with her we enter the mysterious and creepy world of the newest series from Ignition Press, The Folk of Dooney Hollow.
TRANSFORMERS #36 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Cobra-La has officially made itself known in the Transformers section of the Energon Universe! As the Aerialbots and Decepticons have to form a sort of alliance to survive an encounter with Cobra-La Marauders. Can they be successful against this new threat to them and the world in general?
TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: COASTAL CHAOS #1 (IDW Publishing)
Surfs Up! As IDW Publishing returns to the world of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with this new installment in the series Coastal Chaos! The Turtles are at the Jersey Shore on vacation, so you know that means sun, surfing, and shark? But this is not a normal shark encounter as it seems like this shark may be a mutant. Now the heroes in a half shell must get to the bottom of this even if it takes up their whole summer vacation.