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BEN 10 #2 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
Ben Tennyson’s life changed forever when he came across the Omnitrix!
Transforming into alien creatures is a lesson he’s learning the hard way. The United States army isn’t allowing a learning curve. They want to bring in Ben at all costs.
BLOOD & THUNDER #14 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
As the story of Blood’s escape from prison becomes the thing of legend, she becomes a folk hero to the Exo’s. Now the pressure is on the IPPF to squash that fever and bring Blood back to “justice”. But when the fugitive is on the side of the just, can there truly be justice?
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #19 (IDW Publishing)
After all the drama and conflict that went down in the Ujigami Saga, the Hamato family deserves a break and some fun. As the Turtles and Splinter take Shen out and show her New York. Will this be enough to make her feel at home in this new time and city?
SPACE GHOST Vol. 2 #12 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
As Volume 2 comes to a close, Space Ghost is at the mercy of Tempus and his minions. Now, Jace & Jan must put together a team to help save Space Ghost and the universe. Will they be able to save the day or will Tempus mold a new universe in his own image?
TRANSFORMERS #33 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Elita Prime and the Autobots that have returned from Earth have finally made it to the safety of their part of Cybertron. Meanwhile, Optimus and the Autobots who stayed on Earth continue to help the humans rebuild, while also adjusting to their new way of life. However, while all of that is going on a storm is brewing.
IS TED OK? #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
It’s time to take a walk on the strange side and catch up with everyone’s favorite odd ball. Ted and Sarah are freaked out after Ted was shot in the face and lived. Now, they seek answers from a former Ayn-Styne employee. What they find out changes everything we thought we knew.
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA #4 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The thrilling conclusion of this rendition of the timeless horror classic is upon us. As the “Ghost” has taken Christine to his unground lair. It is up to Inspector Dubert to save her and bring the “Ghost” to justice. Will the “Ghost” face the music of the night, or will Christine pass the point of no return?
FLORIDA HIPPOPOTAMUS COCAINE MASSACRE #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
We have come to the conclusion of the craziest story ever told or is it just the beginning? As Miguel and Nebraska close in on Discau, they face a final stand. If you thought this coke filled fever dream was wild before, you haven’t seen anything yet!
TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #6 (IDW Publishing)
We have hit the final issue of this mini-series by writer Andrew Joustra. Fugitoid must make his final stand and save his newly found friends and the people of New York. Unfortunately, standing in his way is the E.P.F and their nearly completed Menta-Wave antennae. Can Fugitoid & the Turtles save the day?
THE ROCKETFELLERS #0 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
After the dramatic experiences the Rocketfeller family has found themselves in recently. A small soft reboot of sorts is a reprieve from the emotional rollercoaster we have been on. Now we go back to how it started with their arrival in the 21st century, as well as the introduction to The Unbelievables!
SPACE GHOST Vol. 2 #11 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
Tempus has trapped Space Ghost back in the late Cretaceous Period and has now sent his team of mercenaries there to hunt him down. The only problem with this plan is that Space Ghost has had enough time to prepare for this fight. Can Space Ghost survive the onslaught and make his way back to his family?
GEIGER #23 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
Tariq is sent back into time where he sees his family, but this is for only a moment. As he is yanked back to the present where the Northerner doesn’t know what happened. But a timely phone call at the Department of Historical Preservation shines some light on what’s happening.
BLOOD & THUNDER #13 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
Akeldama is now locked up in the IPPF Correctional Community, the same cell that Desmiox was in. As she writes about her time and her plans to escape, will she be able to pull it off?
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #18 (IDW Publishing)
The finale of the Ujigami Saga is finally upon us! Can our Heroes in a Half-Shell figure out a way to save themselves, the world, and their father? Even if they can save everyone and everything, will this be the end of their afterlife problems or just the beginning?
TRANSFORMERS #32 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Transformers have returned to Cybertron and find themselves behind enemy lines. Now Elita Prime must lead them through Decepticon territory to get back to their homes. But she was not expecting the welcoming committee that was waiting for them.
DEVIL’S LUCK: A HAILSTONE STORY #5 (Comixology originals/stout club) (Copy)
Doc Beacon is on the easy street to getting away with all of his crimes and start his new life…or so he thought. Just when everything looks like it’s cut and dry, one last curveball is thrown at the Doctor. How will this story end and will the Doc get what he always wanted?
BEN 10 #1 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
A new vision of a fan favorite character gets ready to hit pop culture with the power of the Omnitrix!
IS TED OK? #3 (Mad Cave Studios)
Ted has grown suspicious of the company he works for and knows that there is something sinister going on. Sarah is trying to keep him sane well also navigating her bosses and their needs. At a mandatory company event things will come to a head, and some questions will be answered, well creating even more.
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA #3 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Christine Daae has her Angel on her shoulder but is he really a devil in disguise. As more of her roadblocks seem to be cleared out there are other problems that are afoot. How much more death and despair will be caused to make Christine a star?
TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #5 (IDW Publishing)
The Turtles continue to try and help Fugitoid escape the E.P.F while also stopping them from developing their own version of the Menta-Wave Helmet. Unfortunately for our Heroes in a Half Shell, they have already deployed their Helmet, and it controls a monstrous being.