BOOM! STUDIOS
BUFFY LAST VAMPIRE SLAYER #4
FIREFLY: NEW SHERIFF IN THE 'VERSE VOL 2 TPB
MIGHTY MORPHIN #17
SEVEN SECRETS #15
WYND BOOK 2: SECRET OF THE WINGS TPB
DARK HORSE COMICS
APACHE DELIVERY SERVICE #3
BERSERK DELUXE EDITION VOL 10 HC
CRITICAL ROLE: TALES OF EXANDRIA #4
DAISY #4
GROO MEETS TARZAN TPB
HELLBOY UNIVERSE: ESSENTIALS LOBSTER JOHNSON TPB
HOUND HC
Story: Paul J. Bolger | Art: Barry Devlin & Dee Cunniffe | 488 pages | $19.99
The ancient, Irish myth — The Hound of Ulster — is retold for a contemporary audience in Hound, by master storytellers Paul J. Bolger (The Land Before Time, Cool World), Barry Devlin (Horslips, A Man of No Importance, U2: Making of Rattle & Hum), and Dee Cunniffe (Machine Gun Wizards, Redneck).
In 50 BCE, Morrigan, the goddess of war, has become restless as a long-lasting peace settles over Ireland. Deciding the time of peace must end, she chooses Setanta, the nephew of the king of the north, to become her ward. After a young Setanta slays the demon-hound of Cullan, he becomes known as Cú Cullan — The Hound of Cullan. As Cú Cullan grows older, it is apparent that an extraordinary power lies within him ... and a great darkness. When he chooses the quiet life of a farmer over the sword, Morrigan, angry at the betrayal, instigates an invasion of his homeland and Cú Cullan must challenge fate itself to keep the goddess at bay.
Praise for Hound:
“Really enjoyed Hound. Paul Bolger and Barry Devlin have done a great job with re-imagining the story of Irish mythical hero Cu Chulainn” — Aiden Turner (actor; The Hobbit)
“Hound is an authentic interpretation of Celtic mythology seen through the art and eyes of a visionary storyteller.” — Michael Avon Oeming (Powers, The Victories)
“I thought this was bloody marvelous book; magical, violent and visceral with a glorious seam of comedy and irony to bring light to the spectacular Celtic landscapes of Paul’s imagination.” — Peter Lord (director; Chicken Run)
“Hound is a stunning example of comics storytelling being used to reinvigorate ancient legends for a modern audience.” — Tomm Moore (director; Wolfwalkers, Song of the Sea, Secret of Kells)
- Yay, more cool mythology!
LADY BALTIMORE: WITCH QUEENS HC
- Decisions, decisions. Do I buy this (and any subsequent volumes), or hope for an omnibus or Library Edition?
LAST FLIGHT OUT #5
LOBSTER JOHNSON OMNIBUS VOL 1 HC
- I gambled on waiting for an omnibus for this character, and I got it right. (I don't always get it right.)
LUCKY DEVIL TPB
NORSE MYTHOLOGY III #2
- Still anxiously awaiting the Norse Mythology II collection.
STEPHEN MCCRANIE’S SPACE BOY VOL 12 TPB
UNBELIEVABLE UNTEENS VOL 1 TPB
DC COMICS
BATGIRLS #4
BATMAN & SCOOBY DOO MYSTERIES #12 (OF 12)
BATMAN: URBAN LEGENDS #13
DC HORROR PRESENTS THE CONJURING: THE LOVER HC
DC POSTER PORTFOLIO DARK NIGHTS METAL TPB
DETECTIVE COMICS #1056
FUTURE STATE: GOTHAM #11
GREEN ARROW: STRANDED TPB
Story: Brendan Deneen | Art/Colors: Bell Hosalla | Letters: AndWorld Design | $9.99
Following a plane crash on a deserted island, 13-year-old Oliver Queen must learn the skills he needs to survive and to protect his injured father. Ollie has always hated the idea of hunting, but his dad insisted they go on this trip with his business partner, Sebastian, and his son, Tyler. When Ollie fails to take a perfect shot, the teasing starts, and he wonders if his dad will ever be proud of him again. But just when he thought their trip couldn't get any worse, their private jet is struck by lightning and crash lands on a deserted island. Ollie awakens to find his dad seriously injured and the other passengers nowhere in sight. If they hope to survive, he’s going to have to learn skills he’s been avoiding developing so far. He has never felt less sure of who he is ... or if he will be able to hang on until help arrives.
Brendan Deneen is the author of the novels The Ninth Circle, The Chrysali and Morbius: The Living Vampire — Blood Ties, as well as the bestselling Night Night, Groot picture book series. His graphic novel work includes multiple volumes of Flash Gordon, an original Island of Misfit Toys book and Scatterbrain. His short stories and essays have been published by St. Martin's Press, Reader's Digest Books, 13Thirty Press and Necro Publications.
- So, what supervillain will Tyler grow up to be, do you suppose?
I AM BATMAN #7
JOKER #13
JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #2 (OF 6)
NAOMI SEASON TWO #1 (OF 6)
Story: Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker | Art/Cover: Jamal Campbell | 32 Pages | $3.99
Naomi returns to the pages of her own series to uncover the truth behind the new mysteries around herself and her powers. Featuring the original creative team behind the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award-nominated debut series of Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker and Jamal Campbell, NAOMI SEASON TWO #1 will be available at local comic book stores and digital retailers on March 8, 2022.
“I am so excited that the entire original creative team was able to return to put together this very important chapter in Naomi McDuffie’s life and legacy,” said writer Brian Michael Bendis. “Naomi has been thrown into the deep end of life and the series is about that. What Naomi is going through in the superhero universe is what a lot of people go through in the real world. All the sudden you’re in over your head and things are expected of you and there are still so many questions and mysteries about her parents, birth world, powers and the world she grew up in. You’re in for lots of surprises!”
NAOMI SEASON TWO will look to answer all the questions that surround Naomi, her legacy, and her place in the DC Universe pantheon. Guest-starring Black Adam, Superman, and the Justice League, plus the return of … Zumbado!
“It feels really good to be working with Jamal and Brian again,” added Writer David F. Walker. “All three of us are in very different places professionally and personally in our lives, and that brings an invigorating energy to the creative process as we chronicle this next chapter in Naomi's adventures. The first story we wrote was about Naomi learning who she really is, and now this story is all about unpacking the realities of what it means to be a superhero.”
Season Two launches straight from Season One and her appearances in Young Justice and Justice League. Naomi now stands side-by-side with the likes of Superman, Batman and The Flash, yet at the same time, she still has her small-town life and relationships with her parents and friends to navigate.
“Despite being apart for a bit, we’ve all used that time to think about where we want to take Naomi and her story after Season One,” said Artist Jamal Campbell. “And now we can hit the ground running, creatively refreshed and ready to continue where we left off.”
- First issue!
- I know absolutely nothing about this character, having never read a comic book with her in it. Which makes me reluctant to try the CW show. Any advice, Legionnaires? Am I missing out?
NEW TEEN TITANS VOL. 13 TPB
NUBIA AND THE AMAZONS #6 (OF 6)
SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES TABLOID EDITION HC
SUPERMAN ACTION COMICS VOL. 1: WARWORLD RISING TPB
SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL #9
Story: Tom Taylor | Art/Cover: Bruno Redondo | Variants: Travis Moore, Tamra Bonvillain, Janaina Medeiros | $3.99
Superman/Nightwing crossover part 2 of 2! Nightwing promised Clark Kent that while he’s off-planet, Nightwing would look after Clark’s son, Jon, as he tries to fill his father’s shoes as Superman. But with someone out there murdering superpowered people, is Nightwing in over his head? Read Nightwing #89 for part 1 of this crossover story!
- The costumes do look good together. Probably because they both match (royal blue), and contrast (light/dark). And nobody's wearing gym trunks. (Does anybody wear those any more?)
- Still, my favorite team-up colors are Flash/Green Lantern, the Christmas Kids!
- A close second is Iron Man/Captain America. All those primary colors!
- A close third is Green Arrow/Aquaman, charter members of the Secondary Color Brigade!
SUPERMAN VS. LOBO #3 (OF 3)
TEEN TITANS VOL. 1: X MARKS THE SPOT HC
TRIAL OF THE AMAZONS #1 (OF 2)
Story: Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad, Joelle Jones, Vita Ayala, Stephanie Williams | Art: Joelle Jones, Elena Casagrande, Laura Braga, Skylar Patridge | Covers: Jim Cheung, Rose Besch | $4.99
After the events of Nubia & the Amazons, the dangers of Doom’s Doorway have found their way to Man’s World and garnered the attention of not one, but all three Amazonian tribes. The Bana-Mighdall consider it to be a weakness in the current regime and have decided to return to the shores of Themyscira to stake their claim over the island. Little do they know, the Esquecida are not far behind, but instead looking for help to combat the evil unleashed. Tempers rise and swords are brandished as the women argue about the best course of action. Now Queen Nubia must show them all the way to peace by calling for one of the most famous Amazon traditions … the Contest. Who among them is worthy of leading them into the future? Find out as the bravest, wisest and fiercest warriors compete to be champion of all the Amazons! DC Comics proudly presents the first Wonder Woman crossover of its kind, brought to you by the writers behind Wonder Woman, Nubia & the Amazons and Wonder Girl and some of the best and brightest artists in the industry. You won’t want to miss this monumental story that brings all the Wonder Woman titles and characters together and changes them for good!
- First issue!
- Since Nubia was a miniseries and Wonder Girl has been canceled, this event will, I guess, appear in only Wonder Woman, the second issue of Trial of the Amazons and a couple of Wonder Girl one-shots.
Y: THE LAST MAN COMPENDIUM VOL. 2
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
BETTIE PAGE: THE ALIEN AGENDA #1
Story: Mia (Ani-Mia) McLaughlin | Art: Celor | Covers: Joseph Michael Linsner, Josh Burns, Stephane Roux, Jimmy Broxton, Ani-Mia (Cosplay) | Teen+ | 32 pages | $3.99
Poor Bettie Page has barely finished up her latest adventure and gotten back to modeling when duty calls once more! Seems there's something funny going on in a place called Roswell, and it's up to Bettie to investigate! There's a catch this time, though — the United States military might be putting Bettie on the case, but they can't avow the existence of said case — or Bettie! Instead, our marvelous model is given a crack team of assistants to help her go where no woman has gone before! Fresh off scribing Bettie Page and the Bigfoot Bandits, this spaceship is steered with a purpose by fan-favorite Ani-Mia and illustrated with only the finest stardust by Celor (Hack/Slash vs. Chaos!, Kiss: The Phantom Obsession)!
- First issue!
- Few artists really capture Page's impish face, but the third cover below comes close.
DRACULINA #2
DYNAMITE ART OF JOHN CASSADAY TPB
ELVIRA MEETS VINCENT PRICE #5
EVIL ERNIE #4
JIM BUTCHER DRESDEN FILES BIGFOOT HC
RED SONJA: BLACK WHITE & RED #8
IDW PUBLISHING
GLORK PATROL VOL 2: GLORK PATROL TAKES A BATH HC
THE KILL LOCK: THE ARTISAN WRAITH #1 (OF 7)
Livio Ramondelli, the renowned illustrator beloved by fans for a decade of atmospheric Transformers storytelling, returns to his labor of love, The Kill Lock, with its first-ever sequel series entitled The Kill Lock: The Artisan Wraith. The debut comic book in this vicious and darkly funny sci-fi miniseries will be illustrated by Ramondelli and published by IDW.
“Making the first series was one of the best experiences of my life, and I’m ecstatic that the reception to it has allowed the story of these characters and their world to continue,” says Ramondelli.
The original Kill Lock series, a captivating cult hit released in 2019 and 2020, introduced four sentient robots — a soldier, an addict, a murderer, and a child — who were bound together by a “Kill Lock” as punishment for irredeemable crimes. If one of them dies, they all will … a fate that forces them to protect each other while searching for a cure for their seemingly inevitable, linked deaths.
The new Artisan Wraith storyline picks up where the first volume left off, the four criminals having managed to escape destruction … albeit not without complications. One of their number -- the smartest and most malicious — now inhabits an unbreakable body and has a planet at his command. The authorities can not let this stand, deploying two of the deadliest assassins in the universe to eliminate this threat.
“The central premise of The Artisan Wraith is: If you had both the might and the mind to remake the faults that you see in society, would you improve it or create something worse?” says Ramondelli. “The scope of this series is larger than the first, and will explore not only the future of the prior characters, but also introduce new ones as well as explore the dark origins of their universe.”
"Livio's a great storyteller,” says IDW editor David Mariotte. “From his earliest work, he's always had a sense of style and a knack for bringing cinematic compositions to the comics page. The Kill Lock brought him to the next level with an amazingly humorous and wickedly exciting story, and The Artisan Wraith raises the stakes again.”
Praise for The Kill Lock:
“Utterly captivating.” — ComicBook.com
“Original and intelligent.” — Monkeys Fighting Robots
“A tale which will catch you off guard, evoke emotions you were not expecting, and pull you into its narrative.” — Major Spoilers
“I find myself so involved, invested, and thoroughly engaged from the start, and I simply do not wish the story would end. I have mad respect for Livio as he is pretty much doing it all here ... he has opened up a world of storytelling.” — Reading with a Flight Ring
- First issue!
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: IMPOSTER SYNDROME #3
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG VOL 10: TEST RUN TPB
IMAGE COMICS
ANT #3
DEADLY CLASS DLX HC VOL 3
GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS OMNIMEGABUS TPB
GOOD ASIAN #9
KING OF SPIES #4
LADY MECHANIKA: MONSTER OF MINISTRY #3
LITTLE MONSTERS #1
Story: Jeff Lemire | Art: Dustin Nguyen | $3.99
In Little Monsters, readers follow the last children on Earth … who also happen to be vampires. For longer than they can remember, these child vampires have lived a life of eternal wonder amongst the ruins of humanity. But shocking events fracture the group and set them on a path of discovery that will shatter their innocence forever.
"After finishing 50 issues of Descender and Ascender, Dustin and I knew we wanted to keep our collaborations going but also knew we needed to change direction and try something totally different from that sweeping space epic,” said Lemire in an exclusive on the announcement with ComicBook.com.
“This story may be about vampires but it is not a horror book,” he added. “It is a book very much grounded in the lives of these children who have, in a way, been trapped in amber. They live an endless life of innocence and games and childhood. It’s a character study of what it would mean to be truly young forever and the things that growing up costs us all. Dustin is doing some of the best work of his career and I’ve really fallen in love with this world and these characters. We can’t wait to share more with readers."
- First issue!
MIRKA ANDOLFO’S SWEET PAPRIKA #8
MONKEY MEAT #3
NEW MASTERS #2
RADIANT RED #1
Rising star writer Cherish Chen joins artists David Lafuente and Miquel Muerto for the upcoming Radiant Red. This new, five-issue miniseries reunites the fan-favorite creative team behind Kyle Higgins and Marcelo Costa’s Radiant Black #6 issue and expands the Radiant Red character’s story. It is set to launch this March from Image Comics.
"The last time we saw Satomi in Radiant Black, she and Marshall had finally buried the hatchet — but that doesn't mean all her problems have gone away," said Higgins in an exclusive scoop with io9 on the series' announcement. "As her life gets more and more complicated, we're delighted to have Cherish, David, and Miquel back together to continue what we started in Radiant Black—and Satomi's story is just getting started."
To her students, Satomi Sone is a diligent middle school teacher. To her fiancé and parents, she’s the rock of their family. To the world, she’s Radiant Red, a criminal turned matter-absorbing superhero.
But with a mysterious stranger in her classroom, a nosy reporter on her doorstep, and $2.5 million hidden in the air vents of her house, she’s going to have to decide who she is, and quickly — before the world chooses for her.
“Radiant Red is an endlessly fascinating character in an ever-expanding universe, so the chance to carve out Satomi's corner of the world with master storytellers like David and Miquel and our whole team of collaborators is a total dream come true,” said Chen to io9. “I hope fans will enjoy the journey we're going on with Satomi — it’s a wild one.”
Lafuente added: "I'm incredibly proud of this book. I think I've done my best job ever, you are not ready for Miquel's amazing colors and I cannot wait for you to discover Cherish's incredible talent for characterization and drama."
"What I find interesting from all the Radiant universe, is that the normal moments have the same importance as the super moments, and finding colors and resonances between the two faces of these stories, is truly exciting," said Muerto. "With this incredible team and the total freedom and confidence that they gave me, I feel like I'm growing with each page along with Satomi's journey.
- First issue!
- Here's a preview.
SPAWN #327
MARVEL COMICS: INFINITY SAGA PHASE 2 VARIANT COVERS
This March, Marvel Comics will continue to spotlight the Marvel Cinematic Universe with stunning variant covers by some of the industry’s top artists! Following November’s INFINITY SAGA PHASE 1 VARIANTS come six brand-new covers paying homage to Phase 2 of the MCU’s Infinity Saga. Adorning upcoming issues of your favorite comic book series, the INFINITY SAGA PHASE 2 VARIANT COVERS will depict the characters and moments from this second era of legendary MCU films.
CAPTAIN CARTER #1
THOR #23
AVENGERS #54
CAPTAIN AMERICA/IRON MAN #5
AVENGERS FOREVER #4
IRON MAN #18
MARVEL COMICS: WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH VARIANT COVERS
This March, Marvel Comics is proud to spotlight an all-star lineup of female artists with a new variant cover program commemorating Women’s History Month. Sara Pichelli, Betsy Cola, Jan Bazaldua, Rian Gonzales, Ema Lupacchino and Karen Darboe will depict some of history’s most inspirational women with a Marvel twist! Fans can see Emma Frost, Sersi, Magik and Captain Carter pay homage to Queen Elizabeth I, Cleopatra, Joan of Arc and British suffragettes in gorgeous portrait-style covers that will adorn your favorite Marvel series all month long!
CAPTAIN CARTER #1
ETERNALS #10
X-MEN UNLIMITED: LATITUDE #1
IMMORTAL X-MEN #1
MARVEL COMICS
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #92
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN BEYOND VOL 2 TPB
CAPTAIN AMERICA EPIC COLLECTION: ARENA OF DEATH TPB
CAPTAIN AMERICA EPIC COLLECTION: BLOODSTONE HUNT TPB
CAPTAIN CARTER #1 (OF 5)
Story: Jamie Mckelvie | Art: Marika Cresta | Covers: Jamie Mckelvie, Jen Bartel, Sara Pichelli, Declan Shalvey | Teen+ | $3.99
Captain Carter, the fan-favorite character recently featured in Marvel Studios’ What If will report for duty in her very own comic series this March! Prolific creator Jamie McKelvie, known for his defining work on characters like Captain Marvel and the Young Avengers, will now use his acclaimed talents to bring this Marvel super hero to the forefront of Marvel Comics canon, writing the series and designing the character’s brand-new look. McKelvie will be joined by rising star artist Marika Cresta, known for her recent work on STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA.
The five-issue limited series will introduce Captain Carter in an adventure that will find Peggy Carter as a woman out of time, facing the reappearance of an old foe in modern day and deciding what she stands for as the wielder of the shield.
A reality where Agent Peggy Carter took the Super-Soldier Serum instead of Steve Rogers is turned upside down when the World War II hero is pulled from the ice where she was lost in action decades before. Peggy struggles to find her footing in a modern world that’s gotten a lot more complicated – cities are louder, technology is smarter and enemies wear friendly faces. Everyone with an agenda wants Captain Carter on their side, but what does Peggy want? And will she have time to figure it out when mysterious forces are already gunning for her?
“I'm as big a fan of the Captain Carter we've seen onscreen as anybody, so I jumped at the chance to create our own version,” McKelvie said. “I'm having a great time exploring what it would be like for Peggy to wake up nearly 80 years after the end of the war. The world remembers the myth of Captain Carter, but to Peggy the reality was just yesterday. Now she finds herself in a nearly unrecognizable new world, how does she fit in? Can she be the super hero people want her to be? Exploring these questions has been really exciting, and I love the world Marika and I have come up with. I can't wait for people to see Marika's pages –– there's so much life and energy to Peggy and the rest of the cast, and the action scenes are stunning.
"There's a whole load of story meat in the premise that interests me," McKelvie told SYFY WIRE. "It's almost 80 years since the end of World War II. That's a big difference to the 20 years Steve Rogers was in the ice in the original comics timeline. It's a huge gap, and so much has changed since then. Even the decade since MCU Cap woke up has seen a lot of big shifts in the world. So that's immediately exciting to me –– how do you deal with waking up in such a radically different world, with every anchor in your life long gone?"
- First issue!
- When What If was announced, I thought, "What an odd choice for a series." Then when we watched the first episode of What If and none of the leads died, it all clicked into place for me. I turned to my wife and said, "Now I get it. They're going to use this series to establish alternate versions of existing characters that they can use in the MCU when the actors playing those characters quit (Chis Evans), die on screen (Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson) or age out (Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo). That's actually pretty smart. They can have a new Captain America or Iron Man at any time."
- I was only thinking of the MCU at the time, but yeah, it makes sense they'd use them (or some version of them) in the comics, too.
CARNAGE: BLACK WHITE AND BLOOD TPB
CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOL 7 HC
DEVIL’S REIGN #5
DEVIL’S REIGN: MOON KNIGHT #1
Story: Jed Mackay | Art: Federico Sabbatini | Covers: Rod Reis, Leinil Francis Yu | $4.99
A special chapter in writer Jed MacKay’s hit run on MOON KNIGHT! With art by Federico Vicentini, this one-shot will see what happens after Moon Knight is arrested by the Thunderbolts as part of WILSON FISK’S crackdown on costumed heroes. Now a prisoner in the high-tech Myrmidon, surrounded by hostile guards and many of the very criminals he helped put away, Marc Spector must fight for his survival. But Moon Knight’s quest for justice doesn’t end just because of a little light incarceration …
- First issue!
- Moon Knight has come a long way from being "Marvel's Batman." I'm really looking forward to the Disney+ series.
DEVIL’S REIGN: SUPERIOR FOUR #3
ETERNALS #10
Story: Kieron Gillen | Art/Cover: Esad Ribić | Variants: Kyle Hotz, Salvador Larocca, Rian Gonzales
Over the last year, writer Kieron Gillen and artist Esad Ribić have revolutionized the Eternals mythology in their acclaimed run on ETERNALS. Long-hidden truths about the nature of these god-like beings have been revealed, forever changing their role in the Marvel Universe, and this March, the Eternals may have brand-new enemies to contend with — THE AVENGERS!
The Eternals are on a pilgrimage together. Well, depends on whom you ask — for it’s not so much a pilgrimage ... and more like breaking and entering into Avengers Mountain. But what the Avengers don’t know won’t hurt them … right?
FANTASTIC FOUR EPIC COLLECTION: NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE TPB
FANTASTIC FOUR VOL 9: ETERNAL FLAME TPB
HAWKEYE: KATE BISHOP #5
HOWARD THE DUCK BY ZDARSKY & QUINONES OMNIBUS HC
INCREDIBLE HULK OMNIBUS VOL 1 HC NEW PTG
MARVEL’S WANDAVISION ART SERIES HC SLIPCASE EDITION
MARVEL-VERSE MOON KNIGHT TPB
MOON KNIGHT BY LEMIRE & SMALLWOOD COMPLETE COLLECTION TPB
MOON KNIGHT OMNIBUS VOL 2 HC
NEW MUTANTS OMNIBUS VOL 2 HC
PUNISHER #1
Story: Jason Aaron | Art: Jesus Saiz, Paul Azaceta | Colors: Dave Stewart | Covers: Jesus Saiz, Gorlan Parlov, Ernanda Souza, Benjamin Su
Frank Castle must face his destiny. Beginning this March, Frank’s dark path will be revealed in PUNISHER, a series years in the making that will mark the definitive culmination of Frank Castle’s journey in the Marvel Universe to date, building on his past to reveal his inescapable future.
PUNISHER, written by Avengers architect Jason Aaron, will be a 13-issue prestige limited series. Running monthly, each issue will be oversized to explore the past, present and future of Frank Castle’s character and reveal where his motivations truly lie. The series will be drawn by Jesús Saiz and Paul Azaceta, with each separately taking on Castle’s present day and Castle’s past through flashbacks, respectively.
“After writing the Punisher over the years, I’ve always been fascinated by the character of Frank Castle. What moments made him the Punisher, even before that fateful day in the park? And how far will he go to win the war that has consumed his life? Spoiler: as far as it damn well takes,” said Aaron. “This story is the destined next step in the dark and tragic evolution of Frank Castle, from troubled kid to heroic soldier to revenge-driven vigilante … to the duly anointed King of Killers. Believe me when I say, I am as excited about this story as anything I’ve ever written for Marvel.”
As the Punisher, Frank Castle has become the most accomplished killer the world has ever seen. After a shocking secret pushes him to become the warlord of The Hand, he now serves The Beast, a role he’s been fated to fulfill. Tragedy, war and rage come together as he takes up his sword and his new armor with the most notorious clan of assassins in the Marvel Universe. Will it mean an end for the Punisher? Or a whole new bloody beginning?
“A few years ago, Jason Aaron came into one of our creative summits with a pitch for Frank that made our collective jaws drop,” said Marvel Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski. “The story Jason is telling — a truly epic tale about darkness, violence, and choices — can only be told with the Punisher at its core. This series will build on Frank’s legacy while introducing us to a side of him we’ve never seen before, setting the stage for an evolution that we’ll find was inevitable.”
- First issue!
SABRETOOTH #2
SAVAGE AVENGERS VOL 5: DEFILEMENT OF ALL THINGS TPB
SPIDER-GWEN: GWENVERSE #1 (OF 5)
Story: Tim Seeley | Art: Jodi Nishijima | Covers: David Nakayama, Greg Land | Teen+ | $4.99
Announced at The Mary Sue, Gwen Stacy is back in an all-new series this February! Gwen Stacy AKA Ghost-Spider will travel through time encountering different versions of herself in SPIDER-GWEN: GWENVERSE by writer Tim Seeley and artist Jodi Nishijima. And to celebrate Marvel Comics’ sweetheart’s new era, superstar artist Greg Land has delivered gorgeous covers for each issue of the limited series. These pinup style covers pay homage to Land’s iconic variant cover of EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2, Ghost-Spider’s first appearance, and feature Gwen in a series of outfits including her time as Nightbird in the recent HEROES REBORN: NIGHT-GWEN one-shot!
When Gwen Stacy was bitten by a radioactive spider, she gained arachnid-like super-powers and started a crimefighting career as Spider-Woman (or as she’s affectionately known to her peers, Ghost-Spider)! But what would have happened if instead she had picked up the enchanted hammer, Mjolnir? Or if she received the Super-Soldier Serum? Or built a high-tech suit of armor? Or … you get the idea!
- First issue!
- Wait — isn't this more or less the same concept as the What If Miles Morales series that debuted last week?
- Also, not impressed with the Greg Land covers, as they are really just two covers, light-boxed with the costumes changed. And the backgrounds are all identical.
STAR WARS: HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA #1
STRANGE ACADEMY #17
THOR #23
VENOM #6
WOMEN OF MARVEL #1
Story: Charlie Jane Anders, Mirka Andolfo, Jordie Bellaire, Rhianna Pratchett, Preeti Chhibber, more | Art: Zoe Thorogood, Jen Bartel, Marguerite Sauvage, more | Covers: Mirka Andolfo, Ryan Brown, Ernanda Souza, Ashley Witter
This March, WOMEN OF MARVEL #1 will continue the tradition of highlighting Marvel’s female heroes in an all-new collection of tales crafted by a lineup of incredible female creators! From seasoned veterans to up-and-coming talent, this cast of writers and artists gives their own spin on beloved heroines, showing the fire, mystery, grace and joy that makes them phenomenal women.
Here’s some of the WOMEN OF MARVEL #1 adventures you can look forward to:
- A Squirrel Girl and Black Widow team-up against a maniacal villain in a story that explores the complexities of super hero identities by Hugo award winning writer Charlie Jane Anders and artist Emma Kubert
- An action-packed Shanna the She-Devil and Silver Sable short sees the jungle ladies battle against wild animal poachers by award winning video game script writer Rhianna Pratchett and artist Alina Erofeeva
- A dark Jessica Jones tale of compulsion and redemption from celebrated creator Jordie Bellaire and drawn by rising star Zoe Thorogood
- A fun-filled page-flipper of Black Cat’s greatest failures and latest triumphs by novelist Preeti Chhibber and superstar artists Jen Bartel, Marguerite Sauvage, Eleonora Carlini, Ann Maulina, and Claire Roe
- A story of magic and hope starring Scarlet Witch by the wildly popular creator Mirka Andolfo, making her Marvel Comics writing debut alongside artist Sumeyye Kesgin
Check out all five covers now and don’t miss the latest must-have from the Voices pull list when WOMEN OF MARVEL #1 arrives on March 9. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
- First issue!
X LIVES OF WOLVERINE #4 (OF 5)
Story: Benjamin Percy | Art: Joshua Cassara | Cover: Adam Kubert | Parental Advisory | $4.99
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WEEK 7 — WOLVERINE. OMEGA RED. Together? 'Nuff said.
- The X Lives and X Deaths books were supposed to alternate weekly. But X Lives #4 didn't ship last week, so this week we get two.
X DEATHS OF WOLVERINE #4 (OF 5)
Story: Benjamin Percy | Art: Federico Vicentini | Cover: Adam Kubert | Parental Advisory | $4.99
KRAKOA IN THE CROSSHAIRS!
WEEK 8 — The chase leads to the mutant nation of Krakoa, as the force of mutantkind's ultimate destruction breaches its borders. Is this the last stand of Xavier's dream? Readers and collectors take note: This will be a major turning point for the X-books!
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X-MEN LEGENDS #12
Story: Chris Claremont | Art: Scot Eaton | Cover: Alan Davis
This past year, X-MEN LEGENDS has given some of the greatest X-Men creators in history the chance to revisit their classic runs with revelatory new tales that have astounded and delighted X-Men fans. And this February, Chris Claremont, the writer behind the franchise’s most influential works, will make his mark on the series in X-MEN LEGENDS #12. His long-awaited debut on the title will see the writer step back into his unparalleled run on UNCANNY X-MEN in a story set before the start of another one of his iconic works, EXCALIBUR. Teaming up with popular X-Men artist Scot Eaton , the groundbreaking writer will pen an all-new tale centered around the legendary characters he created and defined including Nightcrawler, Kitty Pryde, Mystique and Destiny!
In the aftermath of “Fall of the Mutants,” the X-Men are dead. Or so the world believes. And Mystique seeks revenge on Forge for his role in the loss of Rogue. In order to stop her partner from making a grave mistake, Destiny will have to recruit Nightcrawler and Shadowcat who, injured as they are, must dig deep to find new strength and do what is right as the last X-Men standing!
“It’s always fun wandering back along existing pathways and especially having the opportunity to fill in a couple of nifty gaps that were initially skipped over along the way — closing off one significant story arc and lighting the fire that ignites the series that follows,” Claremont said. “Talk about a treat!”
- I got excited until I noticed that Alan Davis wasn't drawing the interior pages. Nerts.
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"Still anxiously awaiting the Norse Mythology II collection."
It was solicited for April 13 release (FWIW).
"It's a big week for PS Artbooks. Jeff and I will have to tighten our belts."
Thanks for the heads up. I never know when those are going to ship, and they always dump a ton at once. I don't buy the "softees," though. I may soon make the switch from PSArtbooks to Gwandanaland.
Oh, Dick Briefer's Frankenstein. Volumes 1 & 2 will not be offered in HC (although 3-8 already were). Then, to add insult to injury, after I pre-ordered both volumes, a slip-cased set was offered!
You mentioned the Frankenstein slipcase before, and I immediately contacted customer service at Westfield, where I had ordered the books. They let me cancel, so I’ll order the slipcase when it’s listed. I know it’s cold comfort, but I have you to thank for the heads up.
I made a deal with the owner of my LCS; he's going to let me get the slipcase.
Huzzah! We both scored!
"It's a big week for PS Artbooks."
I ended up buying three. Two of them I bought were Unexplored Worlds v3 and Classic Sci-Fi Comics v4. When I got home I discovered I didn't have Unexplored Worlds v2 and Classic Sci-Fi Comics v3. I called my LCS to check and was told that, according to Diamond's site, those volumes never shipped. He's following up with Diamond and will let me know. (I'd contact PS Artbooks directly, but they're not good about responding to customer concerns.) What about you? Do you have those two?
I don't have them. But I'm always behind when it comes to PS Artbooks, since I get them in monthly shipments. I'm due another box soon.
UPDATE: By the most preposterous of coincidences, my Westfield shipment has just arrived!! And yes, it contained Unexplored Worlds v3 and Classic Sci-Fi Comics v4. The list of items I've ordered that have not shipped indicates that the previous volumes haven't come yet. So evidently PS Artbooks shipped them out of order.
Thanks. I did try contacting PS Artbooks directly but haven't heard back (and, frankly, don't expect too). When I go to my LCS tomorrow, I'll see if the owner has heard back from Diamond. I'll report back here as soon as I know anything definitive.