NOTES
- I don't know anything about Red Giant Entertainment, but they've got nine #1s this week.
- Viz Media is the biggest publisher this week overall, with 24 titles.
- I added a bit more this week, like DC and Archie digital, because they were there.
GENRE TV
- Stargirl, "Shiv, Part One" (June 29, DC Universe)
- Stargirl, "Shiv, Part One" (June 30, The CW)
- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., "Adapt or Die" (July 1, ABC)
- Doom Patrol, “Sex Patrol” (July 2, DC Universe)
- Warror Nun, Season 1 (July 2, Netflix)
- Snowpiercer, “These Are His Revolutions” (July 5, TNT)
- NOS4A2, "The Night Road," (July 5, AMC)
- Stargirl's Meg DeLacy (Cindy Burman/Shiv), July 6 at 2 p.m. PT: Join Meg DeLacy as she discusses her role in DC’s Stargirl as Blue Valley High’s most-popular mean girl, Cindy Burman, and her alter-ego Shiv.
- Stargirl's Andrew Orloff, July 8 at 2 p.m. PT: From S.T.R.I.P.E to the powerful Cosmic Staff, join Andrew Orloff from the award-winning Zoic Studios as he talks visual effects in DC’s Stargirl, including a deep dive into the CGI-animated supervillain, Solomon Grundy.
COMICS
Ablaze
- Kidz #4
- Old Geezers HC
- Vampire State Building HC
- Wild Thing or My Life as a Wolf GN
AC Comics
- Femforce #189
- Men Of Mystery #114 All Girl Heroes
Aftershock Comics
- A Walk Through Hell Complete HC
- Dark Red #10
Ahoy Comics
- Billionaire Island #2 (of 4)
Albatross Productions
- Goon #11
American Mythology Productions
- Starring Sonya Devereaux Spidershark Snakebear
Amigo Comics
- Barbara The Barbarian #3 (of 3)
- Ezequiel Himes Zombie Hunter #1 (of 2)
- Ghost Wolf v3 End of All Tales #2
- Ghost Wolf v3 End of All Tales #3 (of 4)
Archie Comics
Archie Comics 80th Anniversary Presents (digital): Archie's Artist Spotlight: This Artist Spotlight Superbook highlights the work of a few of our modern classic-style fan-favorite artists: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Jeff Shultz and Rex Lindsey, along with highlighting the work of the many amazing writers, inkers, letterers and colorists that bring these timeless tales to life!
ACP Presents: Archie's Explorers of the Unknown (digital): Monsters! Giant robots! Maniacs and masterminds! When evil rears its ugly head, you can be sure that the Explorers of the Unknown will be there to save the day! Join the team of heroes, who look a lot like our favorite Riverdale teens, as they battle a rogue cyclops, a giant crab monster, and the diabolical Doctor Gloom! Will these soldiers of fortune be able to triumph over the forces of evil? Find out in over 160 pages of action and adventure!
Archie Milestones Digest #9 (digital): Summer is here and what better way to kick it off than with a brand new Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest! This issue features classic fun in the sun tales about summer camp and vacation—with a few weird and wacky stories to boot!
Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #283
World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #99
Artists Writers & Artisans Inc
- Devils Highway #1
Balzer + Bray
- Becoming Brianna GN
Blackbox Comics
- Project Icarus #4
Boom Entertainment
- Jim Henson Dark Crystal Resistance Quest For Dual Glaive HC
Boom! Studios
- Buffy The Vampire Slayer #15
- Jim Henson Storyteller Ghosts #3 (of 4)
- King Of Nowhere #3 (of 5)
- Ronin Island #12
- Steven Universe v7 Our Fearful Trip
Cave Pictures Publishing
- George McDonald's Light Princess Comp Collection TPB
- Shapes #6 (of 6)
Conundrum Press
- Unknown GN
DC Comics
Batman: Arkham Asylum (New Ed)
Batman: The Adventures Continue Chapter Seven (digital)
The Knight of St. Dumas, Azrael, arrives in Gotham and he's burning through the city in search of something stolen from the Church. Can Batman wrangle the aggressive vigilante or will his flaming sword pierce the Dark Knight?!
Written by Alan Burnett and Paul Dini with art by Ty Templeton and Monica Kubina featuring a cover by James Warren.
Batman: Gotham Nights #11 (digital, June 30): “Reunion” by Steve Orlando, Priscilla Petraites, Romulo Fajardo Jr. and Ryan Christy. A face from Red Hood's past needs his help when he's targeted by Codename: Assassin—he just doesn't know it yet! “One Minute After Midnight” by Marc Guggenheim, Robert Gill, Luis Guerrero and Marshall Dillon. The clock counts down as a prisoner on death row awaits his sentence...but Nightwing and Red Hood believe there's more to his case than meets the eye, and now they have one night to prove it!
Crisis on Infinite Earths Paragons Rising Deluxe Edition HC
DCeased: Hope at World’s End #4 (digital)
The world needs a Batman but Damian is struggling with the enormity of the mantle…can the Man of Steel help? And seeking safe haven, Suicide Squad’s Wink and The Aerie reach the fortress of Jotunheim…but is anywhere left on Earth safe from the unliving?!
The Flash #750 Deluxe Edition
Flash Forward
From Beyond the Unknown #2 digital, July 3): “The Butler” by Tom Sniegoski, Eric Gapstur, Marissa Lousie and Ferran Delgado. On Earth-A.D. (After Disaster), the world is a very different place—a postapocalyptic wasteland, full of talking animals and other strange sights. While exploring his dystopian home, Kamandi, the last living human, stumbles upon a robot butler patiently awaiting the return of his human masters, who disappeared years before. Kamandi takes pity on the loyal butler and tries to reunite him with his long-lost family ... however unusual that reunion might be. “Stealth Mode” by Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Hi-Fi and Ryan Christy
In the far future of the 31st century, the super-powered teens known as the Legion of Super-Heroes protect all the citizens of the United Planets. But when Legionnaires Sun Boy and Wildfire are kidnapped, their teammates must infiltrate a mysterious ice planet to try to save their friends...and the planet!
Ghosts #2 (digital, July 5): “The Ghost Inside” by John Layman, Andy Clarke, David Baron and Travis Lanham. John Constantine discovers that nothing is ever what it seems, especially inside a haunted house... “Child of the Night” by Keith Giffen, Priscilla Petraites, John Rauch and Travis Lanham. A young girl on the run finds more than she bargained for when she takes cover in a house occupied by none other than Gentleman Ghost!
Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red Chapter Two, "Fashion Victim"
Harley is determined to steal back the spotlight by sabotaging Catwoman in style! When the two are challenged to model a new line of cutting-edge criminal couture, Harley accepts it as a contest of pride-but she’ll have to swallow a tough pill when she learns her arrogance is all part of Selina’s grand plan to pull off the ultimate high-profile heist on the catwalk.
Justice League of America by Brad Meltzer Deluxe Ed
Nightwing Year One Deluxe Edition
Red Hood: Outlaw v3: generation Outlaw
Scooby-Doo!: Mystery Inc. #2 (digital, July 4): “Now You See Them…” by Sholly Fisch, Dario Brizuela, Franco Riesco and Saida Temofonte One by one, the members of the Scooby gang are disappearing! Can Scooby solve the mystery alone?
Superboy: A Celebration of 75 Years
Supergirl #42
Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #9 (digital, June 29): “What Lives Inside” by Jeff Parker, Sam Lofti, John Rauch and Clayton Cowles. Superman and Lois respond to an emergency call at the mines outside of Metropolis. Can Superman save the miners from a horde of mysterious rock creatures? And where did these creatures come from? “Invasive Species” by Jeff Parker, Mike McKone, Romulo Fajardo Jr. and Clayton Cowles. Brainiac unleashes a monstrous creature on the Portland airport. Can Superman stop it before it spawns and overwhelms the planet!
Teen Titans Go! Roll with It! #3
Titans: Titans Together #2 (digital, July 2): “The Bride of Blood” by Phil Hester, Scott Koblish, John Kalisz and Marshall Dillon. Master mercenary Deathstroke needs the Titans’ help. His daughter, Ravager, was infiltrating the demonic Church of Blood when she succumbed to the hypnotic power of its leader, Brother Blood. Red Hood believes that the plea is real...but is Deathstroke telling them the whole story?
Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #8 (digital, July 1): “Awakening” by Louise Simonson, Paul Pelletier, Norm Rapmund, Adriano Lucas and Janice Chiang. While on an archeological dig in Peru, Diana Prince uncovers the burial chamber of the Ayar Cachi, the Incan god of Earthquakes. Her dig is interrupted by the arrival of Cheetah who wants the power of Ayar Cachi for herself!
Darby Pop Publishing Inc.
- Necromancer Bill GN
Dark Horse Comics
- Aliens Vs Predator 30th Anniv Original Comic Series HC
- Berserk Deluxe Edition v5 HC
- Cuisine Chinoise Tales Of Food & Life HC
- Disney Moana Story Of The Movie In Comics HC
- Hellboy And The BPRD Beast Of Vargu & Others TPB
- Kabuki Omnibus v3 TPB
- Raiders TPB
- Stephen McCranies Space Boy v7 TPB
- Umbrella Academy Dallas Deluxe Edition v2
Dynamite Entertainment
Dynamite has started sending weekly PR. Here's an example:
ALL THE DYNAMITE HITS IN STORES JULY 1ST!!!
July 1st, 2020 will forever hence be known as DYNAMITE DAY! Just teasing, but it's a HUGE week of releases for us! With summer already upon us, we're heating up the comics industry comeback with a scorching haul for fans to dig into. On this otherwise slower week of releases, we decided to bring our big guns and release 5 of our bestselling and best-reviewed titles in the same week. Plus a great graphic novel as the cherry on top of this refreshing sundae of comics!
THE BOYS: DEAR BECKY #2
Writer: Garth Ennis I Art: Russ Braun
Cover A: Darick Robertso
As Hughie's discoveries take him down a highly dangerous rabbit hole, what he learns about the good old days reveals a strangely conflicted Butcher- at the worst possible time, as the Boys investigate a particularly insidious supe threat.
VAMPIRELLA #10
Writer: Christopher Priest I Art: Ergün Gündüz
Covers A: Lucio Parrillo I B: Guillem March I C: Fay Dalton I Covers D: Ergün Gündüz I E: Cosplay (Nixie Sweet) Adam Gorham I Meghan Hetrick I Roberto Castro
FLIGHT PLAN: In the aftermath of the tragic plane crash that changed Vampirella's life, Vampi's enemies revel in their triumph while she hits emotional rock bottom, having lost the life she'd built as "Ella Normandy." This leads to Vampi seeking help from two unexpected sources: a trauma specialist working with the airline, and, ultimately, the real enemy who's been out to destroy her.
RED SONJA #16
Writer: Mark Russell I Art: Bob Q
Covers A: Jae Lee I B: Joseph Linsner I C: Bob Q I Covers D: Marc Laming I E: Cosplay (Katy DeCobray) Juan Gedeon I Andrew Pepoy | Roberto Castro
Year Two continues, by MARK RUSSELL (DC's Year Of The Villain) and BOB Q (Captain America).
Sonja The Red, the Master of War, goes to the domicile of the Master Of Souls. There, she learns the horrible truth of the army she is meant to lead into battle...
VENGEANCE OF VAMPIRELLA #8
Writer: Tom Sniegoski I Art: Michael Sta. Maria
Covers A: Lucio Parrillo I B: Ben Oliver
Covers C: Stephen Segovia I D: Cosplay (Teena Titan) | Roberto Castro
In order to resurrect the Danse Macabre, Vampirella must first discover what secret Mr. Sabastain was so desperate to keep hidden that he would summon and bind one of the legendary Hounds of Pandemonium to protect it.
Who or what is Abbadon? And could it end the reign of Nyx-or will it bring about the end of all life as we know it?
KILLING RED SONJA #2
Writer: Mark Russell, Bryce Ingman I Art: Craig Rousseau
Covers A: Christian Ward I B: Adam Gorham | C: Roberto Castro
Spinning directly out of the epic RED SONJA title written by MARK RUSSELL!
Prince Cyril's plan to murder Sonja The Red is diverted, due to battles with giants. But from the battles comes a discovery, and a mysterious collection of allies begins to unite.
By MARK RUSSELL (Red Sonja, Year Of The Villain), BRYCE INGMAN (Edgar Allen Poe's Snifter Of Terror) and CRAIG ROUSSEAU (The Flash).
JAMES BOND ORIGIN VOL 2 HC
Writer: Jeff Parker I Art: Ibrahim Moustafa
Cover: Dan Panosian
RUSSIAN RUSE: A Norwegian supply ship carrying gold mysteriously sinks. A Russian crew claims the Nazis are responsible. Royal Navy Lieutenant James Bond suspects foul play.
ISBN-13: 978-1-5241-1268-4
Fantagraphics Books
- Psychodrama Illustrated #2
:01 First Second
- Child Star GN
- History Comics: Great Chicago Fire GN
- History Comics: Roanoke Colony GN
- Mars Challenge GN
Gallery
- Bix GN
- Dark Tower Drawing Of Three v2: House of Cards TPB
Harper Alley
- Action Presidents Color v1: George Washington GN
- Action Presidents Color v2: Abraham Lincoln GN
- Action Presidents Color v3: Theodore Roosevelt GN
- Action Presidents Color v4: John F Kennedy GN
- Warriors Shadow In Riverclan GN
- Yorick and Bones HC
Hermes Press
- Phantom Comp Sundays v7 1960 -1961 HC
IDW Publishing
- Eve Stranger v1 TPB
- Ghostbusters Year One #4 (of 4)
- I Can Sell You A Body #4 (of 4)
- Johnny Dynamite — The Complete Adventures Pete Morisi Wild Man HC
- Little Joe Harold Gray HC
- Marvel Action Classics Avengers Starring Iron Man #1
- Star Trek Year Five #12
- TMNT Urban Legends #24
Image Comics
- All-America Comix One-Shot
- Goddamned Virgin Brides #1 (of 5)
- Marked #6
- Marked v1: Fresh Ink TPB
- Nailbiter Returns #2
- Negan Lives #1
- Olympia #5 (of 5)
- On The Stump #3
- Postal Deliverance v2 TPB
- Pretty Violent #7
- Protector #4
- Reaver #9
- Unpresidented HC
It’s Alive
- Breathers #3
Kodansha Comics
- Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card v7 GN
- Cardcaptor Sakura Collected Edition v4 (of 9) HC
- Drifting Dragons v4 GN
- Fairy Tail Box Set v2
- Fire Force v18 GN
- Grand Blue Dreaming v10 GN
- Perfect World v1 GN
- Rent A Girlfriend v1 GN
- Sailor Moon Eternal Edition v8
- Sweat And Soap v2 GN
- Tales of Berseria v3 GN
- Wave Listen To Me v12 GN
Mad Cave Studios
- Wolvenheart #7
Magnetic Press Inc
- Streamliner v1 Bye Bye Lisa Dora HC
Marvel Comics
- Dawn of X v6 TPB
- Excalibur By Tini Howard v1 TPB
- Infinity Gauntlet Marvel Select HC
- MMW Spectacular Spider-Man v3 HC
- Marvel’s Black Widow Prelude TPB
- Timely’s Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett Post-War Omnibus HC
- What If Classic Complete Collection v4 TPB
- X-Men Milestones Messiah War TPB
- Young Avengers By Gillen Mckelvie Complete Collection TPB
Media Lab Books
- Unoff Harry Potter Character Compendium HC
One Peace Books
- Hinamatsuri v8 GN
- Rising Of The Shield Hero v13 GN
Oni Press
- Backtrack #4
Permuted Press
- Clayton Godfather Lower East Side GN
Pie International
- Once More Into The Breach GN
Quirk Books
- Comic Quests Knights Club Alliance Of Dragons
Rebellion/2000 AD
- Complete Johnny Future HC
- Masters Of British Comic Art HC
Red Giant Entertainment
- Absolute Flipbook #1
- Darchon #1
- Duel Identity #1
- First Defense #1
- Katrina #1
- Magika #1
- Shadow Children #1
- Wayward Legends #1
- Wayward Sons #1
Robots and Monkeys
- Bering Strait GN
Scout Comics
- Mall TPB
- Midnight Sky #5
Secret Acres
- Marchenoir Library GN
Seven Seas Entertainment LLC
- Certain Scientific Railgun v15 GN
- I Had That Same Dream Again Manga Collection GN
- Love Me For What I Am v1 GN
- My Senpai Is Annoying v1 GN
Seven Stories Press
- Spit Three Times GN
Silver Sprocket
- You Will Be Okay Anti-Anxiety One-Shot
Source Point Press
- Apocalypse Girl #4 (of 6)
- Touching Evil #6 (of 7)
Square Enix Manga
- Hi Score Girl v2 GN
- Misfit Of Demon King Academy v1 GN
Storm King Productions Inc
- Storm Kids Hyperbreed #2
Sublime
- Caste Heaven v2 GN
- Therapy Game v1 GN
Tokyopop
- Koimonogatari Love Stories v1 GN
- Nightmare Before Christmas Zero’s Journey #0 Epilogue
Van Ryder Games
- Mystery Graphic Novel Adv HC
- Sherlock Homes & Moriarty Associates Graphic Novel Adventures HC
Vault Comics
- Plot #5
Vertical Comics
- Abandoned Sacred Beasts v10 GN
- Flying Witch v8 GN
Viking Books for Young Readers
- Trot & Capn Bill Adventures v2 Sky Island GN
Viz Media LLC
- Ao Haru Ride Manga v11 GN
- Black Clover v21 GN
- Daytime Shooting Star v6 GN
- Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba v13 GN
- Dragon Ball Super v9 GN
- Food Wars Shokugeki No Soma v36 GN
- How Do We Relationship v1 GN
- Jojos Bizarre Adv 4 Diamond Is Unbreakable v5 HC
- Jujutsu Kaisen v4 GN
- Kaguya Sama Love Is War v15 GN
- Komi Can’t Communicate v7 GN
- My Hero Academia v24 GN
- My Hero Academia Vigilantes v7 GN
- Natsume’s Book of Friends v24 GN
- Not Your Idol v1 GN
- Pokemon Adventures Collectors Edition v2 TPB
- Promised Neverland v15 GN
- QQ Queens Quality v9 GN
- Requiem of The Rose King v12 GN
- Sleepy Princess in Demon Castle v12 GN
- Spy X Family v1 GN
- We Never Learn v10 GN
- Yona Of The Dawn v24 GN
- Yu Gi Oh Arc V v7 GN
Yen Press
- Bungo Stray Dogs v15 GN
- Dead Mount Death Play v4 GN
- Witchs Printing Office v3 GN
Zenescope Entertainment
- Belle vs Black Knight One-Shot #1
- Monster Planet #5 (of 5)
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