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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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THE POWER FANTASY #16 (IMAGE COMICS)

No one person should have so much power.

Six do and it’s led to nothing safe. Ray Harris aka Heavy killed Etienne Lux after others failed. Jacky Magus and Eliza Hellbound tried and failed. Before dying, Lux planted “destiny” images of Hell in Eliza’s head. Jackie thought there was a way to solve this problem. It’s too bad someone else had other plans.

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VOID RIVALS #27 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)

The Quintesson War continues and heats up even more. The Quintesson’s have had early success in their battles with the Aggorians and Zertonians, but that success may be starting to wane. When the pressure is put on the Quintesson’s, how will they respond?

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G.I. JOE #19 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)

The Dreadnok War left its’ mark in the Energon Universe. It also revealed a secret to Duke that he’s not ready for.

Hound, an Autobot Transformer, has been working with Clutch for months. During the War, Hound revealed himself to save the Joes from attack. It is well known Duke doesn’t like Transformers. One in particular killed his friend. Having one hiding underneath his watch isn’t making things better.

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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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TOP 5 RADIANT BLACK MOMENTS (SO FAR)

Five years ago, the world of superhero comics as fans knew it changed forever.

February 11th, 2021 is the debut issue of “RADIANT BLACK”. Coming from the creative team of Kyle Higgins and Marcelo Costa, the story of Nathan Burnett becoming a superhero connected with readers in a huge way.

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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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BLOOD & THUNDER #10 (skybound entertainment/image comics)

After the Prisoner helped out Akeldama and the natives in their battle with Mallory’s men, he’s earned a certain amount of trust with Akeldama. Now, that he has invited her to follow him to a new planet, what will be revealed to us next?

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THE ROCKETFELLERS #12 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)

After the explosion of the homemade time machine, the fate of Roland Rocketfeller is unknown. However, the family managed to pull Raina out of the debris, alive but with what appears to be amnesia. Now back on the run, what will the family do next?

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FREE PLANET #9 (IMAGE COMICS)

The world of Lutheria is complex to say the least.

After fighting for its’ independence, one would think complete freedom would be a gift. It feels like a curse for the Freedom Guard who fight to protect it.

An embargo is crushing Lutheria’s food supply. This is causing the people to riot in the streets. Is the Guard ready for this overwhelming challenge or will they be torn down from within?

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VOID RIVALS #26 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)

The Quintesson’s have arrived and finally let their intentions be known. Now it is up to the people and warriors of Zertonia and Agorria to make their decision. Will they bend the knee to their new Quintesson overlords? Or will they choose war and fight for their continued freedom?

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G.I. JOE #18 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)

In the aftermath of the Dreadnok War, the focus switches to another area of G.I. Joe.

General Hawk has been making covert moves unknown to most. He has been recruiting members for a team working in shadows. NIGHT FORCE has a loaded line-up currently. They have another name on the list to join. So does COBRA. To draw this much attention, you know they have to be a game-changer.

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