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D’ORC #3 (IMAGE COMICS)
A massive Dwarf Warrior is on the trail of D’orc and has a potion from the Bone Witch of Norden to end him. But D’orc has his own tricks up his sleeves. Who will outdo the other and be victorious?
TRANSFORMERS #31 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Megatron is being tortured for not living up to his full power and accomplishing that by kneeling before a mysterious being. Will Megatron humble himself for the promise of more power or will his need to be in control stop him from obtaining all he can be?
BLOOD & THUNDER #12 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
Akeldama & Desmiox are making their final stand against the IPPF. As the Police think they have the upper hand, they don’t realize that the battlefield may be more even than they thought. Which side will come out victorious in this fight?
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Sssilent Missions: Crimson Guard #1 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
In 1983, Marvel Comics released G.I. Joe #21 by Larry Hama. The issue was entitled “Silent Interlude”. It is legendary not because its’ the first appearance of Storm Shadow.The Snake-Eyes driven story stood out for another reason.
The story had no dialogue.
FREE PLANET #11 (IMAGE COMICS)
Freedom is not without sacrifice.
As the Freedom Guard deals with a crippling embargo, drastic measures are taken. Dumuzid has food and supplies Lutheria desperately needs. The guard goes into action, but have the people already started a new revolt? Only one way to find out.
Ghost Machine: The Official Guidebook #1 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
Readers can never ask for a better jump on point than a guide book.
Marvel has had them in the past with their “Official Handbook”. DC also gave fans a literal “Who’s Who” series. Both had the same goal in mind. If anyone want to know the facts on their favorite characters, these were your go-to’s
ROYALS #1 (IMAGE COMICS)
The Wahng Brothers share a special ability; they can communicate telepathically no matter what the distance. However, instead of using this ability for good, the brothers use it to scam people. Now they are trying to scam a high stakes poker league. Unfortunately for them some of the other players may be criminals that don’t like to be scammed.
KILLROY IS HERE #1 (IMAGE COMICS)
When a deity that is cursed to ensure innocent victims are avenged finds himself in the middle of a holy war, which side will he choose? This is the exact dilemma that Killroy finds himself in. The journey is just beginning, and if this first issue is any indication, this is going to be a wild one.
WHITE SKY #2 (IMAGE COMICS)
David has been taken by some outlaws, while Violet is left by herself. As they both learn about this messed up landscape the focus on survival becomes greater. Can they find one another and survive together?
CAPES #5 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Chronodile is wreaking havoc on the city and looking for worthy challengers. As our Heroes from Capes show up to save the day, will they be a match for Chronodile? Or will they need a hero that they have yet to see?
VOID RIVALS #28 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Quintesson War rages on and the Judges aren’t quite ready to give up on the fight yet. Even after taking a massive amount of damage and losses the Quintesson’s have more tricks up their sleeves. Which side will blink first and who will get the upper hand as the war wages on?
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA #2 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Christine Daae now has her dream job and is the star of the show. But at what cost is this fame and celebrity? What has she given up to be here? And most importantly, to whom does she owe the credit for success?
EXQUISITE CORPSES #11 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
We are in the end game for Season One of Exquisite Corpses and things are really heating up, and it’s not just the containment fires. Who will survive this issue and move on? And will the townspeople continue to fight back or become prey?
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.
GHOST PEPPER #9 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Ash has made his final approach towards his showdown with Bataar. As the showdown becomes more inevitable the fate of this world and who leads it is in jeopardy. Will Ash get his revenge or does Bataar have some more tricks up his sleeve?
WRESTLE HEIST #4 (IMAGE COMICS)
The day of Fightsgiving is upon us! It’s time to see if our rag tag crew of wrestlers can pull off the heist of the century. Have they thought about all the contingency plans or will Buddy Hansen dupe them yet again?
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST #7 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
As Battle Beast and Salaka lick their wounds and recuperate from where we say them last. The realization that they aren’t the only ones regenerating, as Juggernaut is also building up her strength and preparing for another battle. Which side will be ready first and get the advantage?
G.I. JOE #20 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
Duke is NOT happy.
The Dreadnok War ended with some help from a surprise “ally”. Hound of the Autobots has been working with Clutch for quite some time. Their partnership became public to save the team. This didn’t sit well with the G.I Joe leader.
YOUNGBLOOD #4 (2025 - IMAGE COMICS)
The end of days have arrived.
Youngblood’s mission against Xerxes proved futile in the grand scheme. The Keep has returned to Earth. They have taken hold. Warriors have fallen. Hope is fading.
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?