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VOID RIVALS #33 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
ROM THE SPACE KNIGHT HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!
While stranded after the events of the Quintesson War, Darak and Solia attempt to find a way out.
HAMMERFIST #1 (IMAGE COMICS)
Mike Denton is not a good man.
He’s actually quite deplorable. Denton walked out on his wife and two year old child. The life he’s chosen is anything but glamourous. A bottom shelf killer isn’t exactly screaming “Hire Me” on Linkedin.
OPERATION: IRON COFFIN #2 (IDW DARK)
As Count Dracula continues to atone for his sins, the past finds a way to come back and bite him. The Nazi train that is carrying the Vampire Virus is moving quickly towards its destination and the Count along with the British Allied Forces are the only hopes to stop it. But now a new wrinkle has been added, as it seems Dracula’s own children are on the train helping the Nazi’s.
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: BLOOD OF THE WOLF MAN #3 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The full moon is upon us again and that can mean bad things for those around Adam. As Adam tries to prevent himself from hurting anyone else while he figures out this curse he is afflicted with. His father can’t let him be taken from him and will stop at nothing to protect his son, no matter the cost. These two sides will clash and unfortunately others will pay the cost for this clash.
TERMINAL #2 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
They're taking on the forces of evil but should you be taking on the lines at the comic shop to check it out?
There's only one way to find out!
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.
SUPER MONDO MEGA MUTTS #2 (ONI PRESS)
The Mutts are on the run!
WOLF, FRANKEE, GRIFFY, FREDDY, & their mentor MOJO came out of “The Gleam” changed forever.
GAMBIT: WANTED #2 (MARVEL COMICS)
Not every hero feels like a hero right away. This is highlighted in this pre-X-Men story of Gambit, as we continue to follow Remy as he is a thief with a group of bandit kids he cares for. As Suzerain closes in on him and Elodie we get to see the qualities that will make him an X-Man in the future. But first he must beat the rough streets of New Orleans and the psychotic Bullseye.
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.
KINGDOM OF EARTH #2 (Dark Horse Comics)
The power struggle amongst the monsters continues to grow as the survival of a young human is in the paws of Virago. Orpheus is trying to gain power and seize control of the Northern Territory, but the Grand Leader tires of her grandstanding. Meanwhile, the young human is being protected by Virago, but how much longer can Virago keep this human hidden and alive? Also, why is Virago protecting this human in the first place?
MINOTAUR #2 (IGNITION PRESS)
What secrets lie behind a camera’s lens?
Gloria Monday has been documenting abnormalities from the Singularity incident. A future that never comes has left behind. Gloria and her team seek to find answers before its too late!
SHREDDER #11 (IDW Publishing)
The Shredder has returned to the Big Apple and the E.P.F was waiting for him. But they weren’t there to throw him a homecoming party, instead they want to find out how they can exploit this over 300-year-old man. Unfortunately for them he is still the Shredder after all, so if you don’t get him, he’s definitely going to get you.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #21 (IDW Publishing)
After the milestone 300th issue it’s time to get back to business as usual. This issue kicks off the new story arc The City That Never Dies. As the Hamato family try to fix the mistake they made when they tore the veil between our world and Yomi-No-Kuni. But things have gotten far worse since Raphael gave a piece of the knocker to Karai and Baxter Stockman. Can the Hamato’s return order to our world and the dead back to theirs?
KILLER INFLUENCES #2 (IDW CRIME)
It’s been 14 months since the Caddyshack Killer made his debut and still Melvin is no closer to his goal of being one of the most infamous serial killers of all time. However, Kylie has become the biggest true crime content creator. As fame has rushed to Kylie’s head, she’s forgotten about what got her there, and what the actual arrangement was. But one things for sure, Melvin hasn’t forgotten about it.
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.
HORNSBY & HALO #15 (ghost machine/image comics)
Zach & Rose have returned home after their adventure with The Trillion Dollar Kid & The Rocketfellers. Once home they discover that they both are having weird visions and hearing strange voices in their heads. Hopefully this doesn’t distract them from their mission of helping Tommy find more Unbelievables. Speaking of which, we get introduced to The Deadtones in this issue as well!
IF DESTRUCTION BE OUR LOT #4 (IMAGE COMICS/ASHCAN PRESS)
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.". As Abe falls deeper into a spark addiction, he just wants to forget that he saw a human. But no matter how much spark he takes, he just can’t forget. However, does he really need to give up and forget, or does he need to find the truth for himself no matter how crazy other robots think he is?