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GEIGER #22 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)

Geiger and the Northerner find themselves confronted by the St. Louis Strays. When Geiger discovers who trained the Strays he is not surprised. But even with the side mission tugging at their heartstrings, they need to keep their eyes on the prize and get to Detroit.

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KNIGHT CITY #2 (DARK HORSE COMICS)

If you ever wondered what makes a super villain tick, this issue tackles just that. Zero is obsessed with taking out the Knight and he will follow him into whatever world or situation he needs to do so. Will his evil plan accomplish his goals, or will it drive him even further into madness?

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DEVIL’S LUCK: A HAILSTONE STORY #4 (Comixology originals/stout club)

After Louis was ran over in “self-defense” by Doc Beacon, there are only two people left to split the gold teeth from the murdered Lord Auberon. However, now that Doc Beacon has a taste for the blood, will anyone else meet their maker at his hands?

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TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #4 (IDW Publishing)

Issue 4 of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles starts a 3-issue arc written by first time comic book writer Andrew Joustra. Joustra was the Script Supervisor for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, which this series is a direct tie in for. What kind of adventures can this lifelong Turtles fan bring to this exciting comic series?

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TRANSFORMERS #30 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)

In the midst of the war with the Decepticons, Elita-1 challenges the authority of Optimus Prime. The Autobots are reeling from their latest battle and now the infighting has come to a boil. Who will be the leader of the Autobots when all is said and done?

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SPACE GHOST Vol. 2 #9 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)

After the emotional strain of the events of the past two issues, the Space Ghost family gets no reprieve. The Sorceress Prospero has her sights on eliminating them once and for all. How can the family come together and defeat a foe that they can’t see?

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #16 (IDW Publishing)

The Ujigami has his eyes set on taking out Casey Jones as he believes that he will eventually kill Raphael. Raph and the rest of the Turtles are stuck between wanting to support their Father and defending their longtime friend and ally. Will the Turtles talk some sense into Splinter or will the Ujigami’s vendetta continue?

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BLOOD & THUNDER #11 (skybound entertainment/image comics)

Akeldama is still trying to grasp all that she has learned about her past and origins. Desmiox reveals more to her and tells her that all he wants is to get away from the Earther’s and she should too. With the battle that is raging inside of her, will Akeldama choose her heritage or her upbringing?

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IS TED OK? #1 (Mad Cave Studios)

Sarah has an interesting job; she watches people who may be troubled from a computer monitor for the Ayn-Styne company. She is drawn to one of these people and his name is Ted. Ted is a super strange fella who has a lot of weird behaviors. Sarah doesn’t know if he is harmful to himself or others but can’t stop watching him either way.

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UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA #1 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)

Christine Daae has a secret admirer who will do anything to make her Opera dreams a reality. As the ghost makes his move Inspector Dubert must get to the bottom of what’s going on before more end up dead. Will the Phantom strike again before the good Inspector can find him?

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GEIGER #21 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)

The Unnamed Universe crossover continues as the Northerner and Geiger try to navigate what their mission truly is. As the mysterious puppeteer’s aide and leave clues for them, the mission becomes a little clearer, while adding more wrinkles at the same time.

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BABS: THE BLACK ROAD SOUTH #2 (Ahoy Comics)

Babs & Izzy are on their way to see if they can find the Quest party before they get headed down Black Road South. However, Babs is still very reluctant to go on this journey, and this continues to puzzle Izzy. Will Babs be able to put her past to the side so her and Izzy can regain the money that they blew?

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TRANSFORMERS #29 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)

The Autobots and Decepticons have gone to full out war! After the atrocity that was committed on Trailbreaker by Megatron, Optimus Prime can’t let that slide. Now the two sides are in an all-out battle, and which side will come out on top?

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