This Week in Comics: Sept. 21-27, 2020

This post will be updated.

GENRE TV

Archer, "Helping Hands" (FX, Sept. 23)

Enola Holmes, movie (Netflix, Sept. 23)

Star Trek: Lower Decks, "Veritas" (CBS All Access, Sept. 24)

Raised by Wolves (HBO Max, Sept. 24)

Star Trek: Discovery, broadcast premiere, season 1 (CBS, Sept. 24)

Raised by Wolves, "Mass" (HBO Max, Sept. 24)

Raised by Wolves, "Umbilical" (HBO Max, Sept. 24)

The Boys, “The Bloody Doors Off” (Amazon Prime, Sept. 25)

Utopia, season 1 (Netflix, Sept. 25)

Lovecraft Country, "I Am" (HBO, Sept. 27)

Fargo, season 4 premiere, "Welcome to the Alternate Economy" (FX, Sept. 27)

Fargo, "Land of Talking and Killing" (FX, Sept. 27)

ONLINE

Falling for Graphic Novels, “Celebrating LGBTQ+ Representation in Comics!” (Sep 22, 6 p.m. MT)

Featuring Trung Le Nguyen, Jessi Zabarsky, and Chad Sell

Hosted by BookBar (Denver, CO)

Moderated by Samantha Puc

Hosted on Crowdcast

Today, queer stories can be found everywhere—especially on the bookshelves of kids and teens! More than ever, readers are able to see themselves and their identities reflected in fantastic stories. Join creators Jessi Zabarsky (Witchlight), Chad Sell (Doodleville), and Trung Le Nguyen (the upcoming The Magic Fish) as they discuss a range of fantastic graphic novels celebrating LGBTQ+ identities.

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Falling for Graphic Novels, “RH Graphic: Pick Your Hero!” (Sep 27, 2 p.m. ET)

Featuring Judd Winick, Mark Siegel, J. C. Phillipps, and John Gallagher

Hosted by Books of Wonder (New York, NY)

Moderated by Mika Avila

Hosted on Crowdcast

Random House Children’s Books (rhcbooks.com) is the world’s largest English-language children’s trade book publisher. Creating books for toddlers through young adult readers in all formats, from board books to activity books to picture books, novels, and nonfiction, the imprints of Random House Children’s Books bring together award-winning authors and illustrators, world-famous franchise characters, and multimillion-copy series. Random House Children’s Books is a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

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COMICS

BOOM! STUDIOS

Angel & Spike #14

BOOM! Studios, in partnership with 20th Century Studios, revealed a first look ANGEL & SPIKE #14, featuring a first appearance of Daniel “Oz” Osbourne and a brand new creative team, from acclaimed writer Zac Thompson (Spider-Geddon: Edge of Spider-Geddon), artist Hayden Sherman (Thumbs, The Few), colorist Roman Titov (Angel), and letterer Ed Dukeshire (Angel) along with visionary writer and director Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marvel’s The Avengers), available in September 2020.

Detective Kate Lockley is getting pulled further into Angel’s supernatural world, but may have a connection to his violent past that neither of them ever expected! Meanwhile, Fred taps into a dangerous new magic…and that may just be part of Wolfram & Hart’s master plan. As the supernatural crime fighting team faces more danger than ever, they encounter a brand new threat and a familiar face in a strange new place . . . the fan favorite werewolf Oz!

ANGEL & SPIKE #14 features a main cover by Christopher J. Mitten (Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.), as well as variant covers by artists Gleb Melnikov (Angel, Seven Secrets), and Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night).

Created by visionary writer and director Joss Whedon (Marvel’s The Avengers film franchise), Angel premiered on the WB Network on October 5th, 1999 and was a spin-off from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The series ran for five seasons from 1999–2004, starring David Boreanaz as Angel, the tortured vampire destined to walk the earth with a soul who moved to LA to set up shop as a supernatural private investigator. Despite Angel’s best efforts to deal with the sins of his past all by himself, Angel Investigations soon became home to other lost souls searching for redemption and willing to fight by his side.

ANGEL & SPIKE is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; Bury The Lede by Gaby Dunn and Claire Roe; Folklords by Matt Kindt and Matt Smith; The Red Mother by Jeremy Haun and Danny Luckert; Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo; and the upcoming We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Joss Whedon’s Firefly from Greg Pak and Dan McDaid; Buffy the Vampire Slayer from Jordie Bellaire and Ramon Bachs; and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Ryan Parrott and Daniele Di Nicuolo.

Incorruptible Omnibus GN

Irredeemable Omnibus SC

Mega Man: Fully Charged #1 2nd Ptg

Mega Man: Fully Charged #2

Power Rangers: Drakkon — New Dawn #2

Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TPB

Seen Original GN Edmonia Lewis

BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at SEEN: TRUE STORIES OF MARGINALIZED TRAILBLAZERS: EDMONIA LEWIS, the first in an all-new original graphic novel series debuting in September 2020 from a group of acclaimed comics creators, including Jasmine Walls, Bex Glendining, Birdie Willis, Rii Abrego, Anthony Oliveira, and Killian Ng. This brand new graphic novel series illuminates the triumphs and struggles of important historical figures who aren’t found in traditional textbooks, but deserve to be remembered for their contributions to humanity and their inarguable strength and courage in the face of impossible odds.

SEEN: TRUE STORIES OF MARGINALIZED TRAILBLAZERS will be published through the company’s award-winning BOOM! Box imprint, with each original graphic novel spotlighting a different trailblazer who changed the course of history. In this new series, you’ll find the stories of the real groundbreakers who impacted our world for the better. They’re the heroes— the inventors, the artists, the activists, and more—whose stories you won’t want to miss.

In the first graphic novel of the series, SEEN: EDMONIA LEWIS, writer Jasmine Walls and artist Bex Glendining present the true story of Edmonia Lewis, the woman who changed America during the Civil War by becoming the first sculptor of African-American and Native American heritage to earn international acclaim.

SEEN: EDMONIA LEWIS is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ award-winning BOOM! Box imprint, home to groundbreaking original series such as Lumberjanes by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Brooklyn Allen, and Noelle Stevenson; Giant Days by John Allison, Lissa Treiman, and Max Sarin; The Avant-Guards by Carly Usdin and Noah Hayes; b.b. free by Gabby Rivera and Royal Dunlap; Fence by C.S. Pacat and Johanna the Mad; and Goldie Vance by Hope Larson and Brittney Williams.

Unkindness of Ravens #1

BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at AN UNKINDNESS OF RAVENS #1, the premiere of a new five-issue original series from acclaimed comics creator Dan Panosian (Slots), rising star artist Marianna Ignazzi, colorist Fabiana Mascolo, and letterer Mike Fiorentino, a supernatural mystery about a group of high schoolers steeped in witchcraft and the town they live in filled with long-hidden secrets and unchecked power. Available on September 23, 2020.

Not all the witches burned during the Salem Witch Trials—and the ones that survived did so together, protecting the ancient secrets entrusted to them for generations. They call themselves the Ravens.

Wilma is the new girl in school, and she plans to go completely unnoticed—except that she bears an eerie resemblance to the Raven member Waverly, who just went missing. The truth behind Waverly’s disappearance will put the entire coven in danger—and Wilma will have to rely on power she never knew she had if she wants to save her new friends.

AN UNKINDNESS OF RAVENS #1 features main cover art by Dan Panosian, as well as variant cover art by Jenny Frison (Something is Killing the Children), Qistina Khalidah (The Magicians) and more.

AN UNKINDNESS OF RAVENS #1 is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; The Red Mother by Jeremy Haun and Danny Luckert; Alienated by Simon Spurrier and Chris Wildgoose; King of Nowhere by W. Maxwell Prince and Tyler Jenkins; Wynd by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas; Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo; and We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Joss Whedon’s Firefly from Greg Pak and Dan McDaid; Buffy the Vampire Slayer from Jordie Bellaire and Ramon Bachs; Angel from Bryan Edward Hill and Gleb Melnikov; and Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers from Ryan Parrott, Marco Renna, and Francesco Mortarino.

We Only Find Them When They're Dead #1 2nd Ptg

BOOM! Studios today announced that WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY’RE DEAD #1, the first issue of the new sci-fi epic from Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk), Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), with color assistance by Mariasara Miotti and letters by AndWorld Design, about one man’s unrelenting quest throughout space to discover the truth—no matter where it takes him, has sold out at the distributor level!

In response to the overwhelming support from retailers and fans, BOOM! Studios has announced WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY’RE DEAD #1 SECOND PRINTING, featuring brand new cover art by superstar artist Dan Mora (Once & Future) and available in stores September 23, 2020.

Meet Captain Malik and the crew of the Vihaan II, a spaceship that harvests resources from the giant corpses of alien gods found on the edge of human space. While other autopsy ships race to salvage the meat, minerals, and metals that sustain the human race, Malik sees an opportunity to finally break free from this system by being the first to find a living god. But Malik’s obsession with the gods will push his crew into danger at the darkest reaches of space—unless the rogue agent on their trail can stop them first…

“The response to WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY’RE DEAD #1 has been nothing short of amazing, thanks to the incredible story that Al, Simone, Mariasara, and AndWorld have put forth,” said Filip Sablik, President, Publishing & Sales, BOOM! Studios. “We can’t wait for longtime fans and brand new comic book readers to dive into this sci-fi epic, and the new printing, with a brand new cover by Dan Mora, will ensure that everyone can join in the search for living gods in space!”

WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY’RE DEAD is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; The Red Mother by Jeremy Haun and Danny Luckert; Alienated by Simon Spurrier and Chris Wildgoose; King of Nowhere by W. Maxwell Prince and Tyler Jenkins; Wynd by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas; and Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Joss Whedon’s Firefly from Greg Pak and Dan McDaid; Buffy the Vampire Slayer from Jordie Bellaire and David López; Angel from Bryan Edward Hill and Gleb Melnikov; and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Ryan Parrott and Daniele Di Nicuolo.

Wicked Things #5

Wynd #3 (of 5) 2nd Ptg

DARK HORSE

Black Hammer Library Ed HC Vol 02

Writer: Jeff Lemire

Artist: Dean Ormston, Emi Lenox, Rich Tommaso

Colorist: Dave Stewart

FC, 400 pages; HC; 8" x 12 3/16" $49.99

Torn from the Farm and faced with startling revelations about their last ten years, the Black Hammer crew, stripped of their identities, must race to prevent a universal meltdown and make hard sacrifices for the sake of existence itself!

Meanwhile, a Lovecraftian teen finds there is a hefty price she must pay to become ''normal.''

Collects Black Hammer: Age of Doom #1-#12, Black Hammer: Cthu-Louise, and The World of Black Hammer Encyclopedia in a deluxe, oversized hardcover format with a new cover, sketchbook extras, and more!

Danganronpa: Another Episode TPB Vol 02 Ultra Despair Girls

Disney Pixars Incredibles 2 TPB Vol 03 Slow Burn

Elfen Lied Omnibus TPB Vol 04

Hidden Society #3 (of 4)

Ms Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles TPB Vol 02

Plants vs Zombies HC Vol 06 Boxed Set

Skulldigger & Skeleton Boy #4 (of 6)

Witchfinder TPB Vol 06 Rein of Darkness

You Look Like Death: Tales of the Umbrella Academy #1 (of 6)

Dark Horse Comics presents the first Umbrella Academy spin-off series: You Look Like Death! Written by series co-creator Gerard Way with Shaun Simon (The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, Neverboy), illustrated by I.N.J. Culbard (Everything, The New Deadwardians), lettered by Nate Piekos (The Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion, Fight Club 3),You Look Like Death explores the trials and tribulations of a young Séance as he navigates the world by himself.

Roughly ten years before the events of Apocalypse Suite, 18-year-old Séance gets himself kicked out of the Umbrella Academy. With his allowance discontinued by Hargreeves, he takes to a place where his ghoulish talents will be appreciated––Hollywood. After a magical high on a vampire-drug-lord’s stash, Klaus needs help, and doesn’t have his siblings there to save him.

"The sky is the limit to where we can expand the Umbrella Academy universe. This series will be a surprise to readers, and Ian's distinct artwork will help with establishing Klaus' past and building its own personal symbology.” — Gabriel Bá

"For a long time, I had wanted to tell the story of Klaus Hargreeves’ life after the Umbrella Academy disbanded and before the events of Apocalypse Suite. I imagined a pretty wild decade for Klaus-- full of ups and downs, seedy places, supernatural excursions, and internal battles within himself. I am thrilled to finally be able to tell this story with my co-writer Shaun Simon, who sees the world of the UA as clearly as I do. Also thrilled to work with such an amazing art and lettering team in I.N.J. Culbard and Nate Piekos"— Gerard Way

You Look Like Death #1 (of six) goes on sale June 17, 2020. Each issue features covers by Gabriel Bá, I.N.J. Culbard, and a third cover by guest artists including Leo Romero, Jenny Frison, and more, available for pre-order at your local comic shop. In the meantime, be sure to pick up The Umbrella Academy Library Edition Volume 1: Apocalypse Suite HC and The Umbrella Academy Library Edition Volume 2: Dallas HC, both available now wherever books are sold.

Praise for The Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion:

"It's jam-packed with everything people have wanted and waited for: The Children, adventure, crazy super-heroics, villains, a hidden secret. All adding up to be a sure-fire foray into the familiar world of the Hargreeves family.” — PopCultHQ

"The return of Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá's Umbrella Academy has been nothing short of surreal." — Den of Geek

"Hotel Oblivion #1 is an intricately crafted, welcome return to not only this universe, but for genre books of this nature." — Multiversity Comics

DC COMICS

Absolute Dark Knight HC New Edition

Action Comics #1025

Aquaman #63

Batgirl #49

Batman Beyond #47

Batman by Paul Dini Omnibus HC

Batman: The Demon Trilogy HC

Batman/Superman #12

Books of Magic #23

Dark Nights: Death Metal -- Speed Metal #1 one-shot

Written by Joshua Williamson

Art by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira

Cover by Howard Porter.

It’s the drag race from hell! Taking place after the events of Dark Nights: Death Metal #3, the Darkest Knight is after Wally West and his Dr. Manhattan powers. Thankfully, Wally has back-up in the form of Barry Allen, Jay Garrick, and Wallace West! It’s a knockdown, drag-out race through the Wastelands as the Flash Family tries to stay steps ahead of the Darkest Knight and his Lightning Knights!

Doom Patrol: Weight of the Worlds TPB

Flash #762

Flash Vol 11 Greatest Trick of All TPB

Justice League Dark #26

Last God #9

Legion of Super-Heroes: Five Years Later Omnibus Vol 01 HC

Looney Tunes #256

Shazam #15

Suicide Squad #9

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

George R.R. Martin’s A Clash of Kings (Vol. 2) #7

Writers: George R.R. Martin, Landry Walker

Artist: Mel Rubi

Cover A: Mike Miller

Cover B: Mel Rubi

Mel Rubi (RI-Virgin)

Mel Rubi (RI-B/W)

Mike Miller (RI-Virgin)

FC | 32 pages | Fantasy/Adventure | $3.99 | Mature

The horrific visions that have been plaguing Bran become reality in the most unexpected and shocking of ways as Theon Greyjoy returns to Winterfell — but not as the friend he once was. Meanwhile, Arya Stark whispers the last name owed to the Many-Faced-God, and Jaqen Hghar responds with swift and violent action at her behest. Prepare yourself as world-altering plots unfold once more in Dynamite Entertainment’s epic adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s fantasy adventure — A Song of Ice and Fire.

Vampirella/Red Sonja #10

Writer: Jordie Bellaire

Artist: Drew Moss

Cover A: Jae Lee

Cover B: Rod Reis

Cover C: Leonardo Romero & Jordie Bellaire

Cover D: Klaudia Bloom Cosplay Variant (D)

Cover E: Drew Moss “Then and Now” Variant

Stephen Mooney “Frank Miller Homage” Variant (RI)

Drew Moss “Then and Now” Variant (RI-B/W)

Stephen Mooney “Frank Miller Homage” Variant (RI-B/W)

Leonardo Romero & Jordie Bellaire (RI-Virgin)

Drew Moss “Then and Now” Variant (RI-Virgin)

Leonardo Romero (RI-B/W)

FC | 32 pages | Action/Adventure | $3.99 | Teen+

V and RS are on Drakulon, and face a humongous, unbeatable demon that is ... well, unbeatable.

From JORDIE BELLAIRE (Buffy The Vampire Slayer) and DREW MOSS (Star Wars)!

Vengeance of Vampirella #10

Writer: Tom Sniegoski

Artist: Michael Sta. Maria

Cover A: Lucio Parrillo

Cover B: Ben Oliver

Cover C: Stephen Segovia

Cover D: Giulietta Zawadzki Cosplay Variant

Cover E: Stephen Segovia (RI-Virgin)

Giulietta Zawadzki Cosplay Variant (RI-Virgin)

Ben Oliver (RI-B/W), Ben Oliver (RI-Tint)

Lucio Parrillo (CGC-Graded Cover)

Ben Oliver (CGC-Graded Cover)

FC | 32 pages | Horror | $3.99 | Teen+

Mistress Nyx continues her war against the last vestiges of humanity, while Vampirella begins the process of rebuilding the Danse Macabre. What sort of bargain has she made with Abaddon, the Angel of the Apocalyse? And what part will the vampire lord Mazarin and his Undead play in the growing conflict?

IDW PUBLISHING

Batman/Maxx: Arkham Dreams Lost Year Compendium

Sam Kieth’s best-selling Batman Maxx Arkham Dreams mini-series is (finally!) coming to its incredible conclusion!

But not here…

This bargain-priced compendium collects the first three issues of the acclaimed (and very late) Batman Maxx mini-series by superstar creator Sam Kieth—followed by the release of issues #4 two weeks later, and #5 two weeks after that—really!

And to show you how serious we are… we will present incredible added content—thumbnails of the entire two final issues of Sam Kieth art, every page!

The end is coming—in a wonderful way!

Canto II: Hollow Men #2 (of 5)

Book 2 of Canto continues! Canto leads his friends on a journey to save his people and his first stop is his friend Aulaura, the mysterious warrior who helped him fight the Furies in the City of Dis and escape from the Shrouded Man. But what shall they do when they find Aulaura’s village full of hollow men?

Glork Patrol HC Vol 01 On the Bad Planet

Johnny Boo HC Vol 11 Johnny Boo Finds a Clue

Sonic the Hedgehog #32

Transformers HC Vol 02 Change In Their Nature

IMAGE COMICS

20XX #6

After Realm #3

Black Magick #14

Bliss #3 (of 8)

Dead Body Road: Bad Blood #4 (of 6)

Gideon Falls #25

Goddamned Virgin Brides #3 (of 5)

Low #25

Nomen Omen #9 (of 15)

Savage Dragon #252

Spawn #309 2nd Ptg

Image Comics will rush company President Todd McFarlane’s Spawn #309 back to print in order to keep up with overwhelming demand. Since breaking the Guinness World Record with his milestone Spawn #300, interest in the series has spiked with every issue and reorders placed for the most recent #309 weigh in at five figures.

The MYSTERIOUS and DANGEROUS army of Spawns continues to grow. First She-Spawn and Reaper! Then Medieval Spawn! Now Gunslinger Spawn has made his presence known. But who is a hero and who is a villain? And is Al Simmons strong enough to control them all? Maybe his new armor will help! McFarlane and Ken Lashley continue their epic tale!

Undiscovered Country #8

MARVEL COMICS

Absolute Carnage Omnibus HC

Acts of Vengeance TPB Marvel Universe

Avengers West Coast Epic Collection TPB Tales To Astonish

Captain Marvel #20 2nd Ptg

Conan the Barbarian: Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC Vol 04

Daredevil #22

Doctor Doom #7

Writer: Christopher Cantwell

Art/Cover: Salvador Larroca

The Eisner-nominated series continues!

Doctor Doom returns to Latveria, out for revenge on those who stole his throne away from him. With the help of his remaining allies and one of the most powerful weapons in the universe, he’ll work to expose and destroy the conspirators working against him.

But the black hole on the moon is growing critical, and Doom’s brilliant mind may be the only one that can stop catastrophe that will wreak havoc throughout the entire solar system. Still, Doom isn’t one to just offer a friendly hand. … If the people of Earth want his help, he’s going to make them beg for it.

Empyre #5 (of 6) 2nd Ptg

Fantastic Four Antithesis #2 (of 4)

Golden Age Marvel Comics Omnibus HC Vol 02

Heroes Reborn TPB Avengers New Ptg

Immortal She-Hulk #1

Writer: Al Ewing

Art: Jon Davis-Hunt

Cover: Joe Bennett

The events of Empyre have changed everything for Jennifer Walters. Now she seems to have a new lease on life…but things are never that simple for the gamma-powered. Al Ewing gives She-Hulk the “IMMORTAL” treatment with a horrifying stand-alone tale!

Juggernaut #1

Writer: Fabian Nicieza

Art: Ron Garney

Cover: Geoff Shaw

A mystic gem. A force of overwhelming power. Nothing can stop the Juggernaut. Except himself. Another building falls. Cain Marko is done letting others pick up the pieces of the things he’s destroyed. Renowned X-scribe Fabian Nicieza (X-FORCE, DEADPOOL) and celebrated artist Ron Garney (CAPTAIN AMERICA, DAREDEVIL) team up to take the unstoppable in a new bold new direction!

Maestro #2 (of 5)

Marvel Previews Vol 05 #4 October 2020 Extras

MMW Incredible Hulk HC Vol 14

Spider-Man #4 (of 5)

Spider-Man: Ben Reilly Omnibus HC Vol 02

Spider-Man: Gauntlet Complete Collection TPB Vol 02

Spider-Man Noir #4 (of 5)

Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #2 2nd Ptg

Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #5

Tales of Suspense #39 facsimile

Thor #2 5th Ptg

Thor #5 4th Ptg

Thor #6 2nd Ptg

True Believers: X-Men — Saturnyne #1

True Believers: X-Men — Soulsword #1

Valkyrie: Jane Foster TPB Vol 02 At the End of All Things

Venom #25 4th Ptg

Venom #26 3rd Ptg

Venom #28

Written by DONNY CATES

Art by JUAN GEDEON

Variant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN

“Venom Beyond,” the latest mind-melting story in Donny Cates’ acclaimed run on VENOM continues in September with VENOM #28! With incredible art by Juan Gedeon, “Venom Beyond” finds Eddie Brock and his son, Dylan, trying to find their way in a dangerous new world. This monumental story is packed with monstrous new threats, mysterious new allies, and an eye-popping variant cover by regular VENOM artist, Ryan Stegman!

Wolverine #3 2nd Ptg

Wolverine #4 2nd Ptg

X of Swords: Creation #1 (Chapter 1)

Written by Jonathan Hickman & Tini Howard

Art and Cover by Pepe Larraz

Key Artwork by PEPE LARRAZ with colors by DAVID CURIEL

A tower. A mission. A gathering of armies.

This September 10 X-Men will rise, swords in hand, to defend the new mutant nation of Krakoa from mysterious new enemies in X OF SWORDS. The next chapter in Jonathan Hickman’s bold vision for mutantkind that began last year in HOUSE OF X, X OF SWORDS will be told in the tradition of classic fan-favorite X-Men crossovers such as X-CUTIONER’S SONG and MESSIAH COMPLEX, tying into every current X-Men title. Packed with unbelievable revelations, memorable new characters, and breathtaking battles, this is the story that X-Men fans have been waiting for.

"It's one of those magical things about us all just getting to sit in a room and brainstorm," Howard explained in a recent interview with SYFY Wire. "I happen to have a pretty thorough knowledge of tarot so I offered up my knowledge when it seemed like it fit an idea we were all shaping, and it was one of those moments where I realized I'd pitched a whole thing just kind of out loud — and then we all just set to working on it. The X-Room is that kind of room — we do backflips off of one another every time we're in the room together. Some of our best ideas come about there.”

It all begins next month in X OF SWORDS: CREATION #1, and you can get your first taste of the action in this spellbinding new trailer, showcasing artwork by some of the industry’s top talents including Pepe Larraz, Mark Brooks, Leinil Francis Yu, Russell Dauterman, Adam Kubert, and more. Listen closely as Saturnyne, Majestrix of the Omniverse, foreshadows all the dramatic twists and turns that await in this grand saga.

Spinning directly out of current storylines in both Hickman’s X-MEN and Tini Howard’s EXCALIBUR, X OF SWORDS was expertly crafted by every modern X-Men writer including Gerry Duggan, Benjamin Percy, Ed Brisson, Zeb Wells, Leah Williams, and Vita Ayala.

"I'm consistently thrilled to see X-Men characters with swords and goblets, alongside dragons and things,” Excalibur and X of Swords: Creation writer Tini Howard told SYFY Wire in a recent interview. “It’s really unexpected, but so fun. These are fantastic heroes and they do fantastic things. Yes, it is super rad to see the X-Men with swords. Thank you all for understanding that.”

X-Factor #1 2nd Ptg

OTHER PUBLISHERS

The Autumnal #1

Vault Comics is thrilled to announce THE AUTUMNAL, a terrifying new horror series by NYT bestselling author Daniel Kraus (The Shape of Water, Trollhunters), rising star artist Chris Shehan, colorist Jason Wordie, and letterer Jim Campbell. THE AUTUMNAL is the first title under Vault's 2021 NIGHTFALL horror imprint.

Daniel Kraus is the New York Times bestselling author, who, with Guillermo del Toro, co-authored The Shape of Water, based on the same idea the two created for the Oscar-winning film. Also with del Toro, Kraus co-authored Trollhunters, which was adapted into the Emmy-winning Netflix series. Kraus’s The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch was named one of Entertainment Weekly‘s Top 10 Books of the Year, and he has won two Odyssey Awards (for both Rotters and Scowler) and has been a Library Guild selection, YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults, Bram Stoker finalist, and more.

In THE AUTUMNAL, following the death of her estranged mother, Kat Somerville and her daughter, Sybil, flee a difficult life in Chicago for the quaint--and possibly pernicious--town of Comfort Notch, New Hampshire.

"In ten novels, I'd written about a lot of monsters, but most were humans, or lighthearted, or greatly sympathetic," said Daniel Kraus. "I still had a hankering to create an original, frightening, supernatural thing that had a shot at being iconic. While discussing horror with friends, I stumbled upon the concept of fallen leaves being like stepping stones for some kind of forest monster -- a pathway it could use to follow you home and so forth. It was such a visual idea to me that I thought it'd be the perfect story to be my comic debut. I'm a gigantic fan of EC Comics, but I wanted to go in the opposite direction here, and make something sophisticated and sad.

"I've been a devotee of folk horror since I saw The Wicker Man on late-night TV as a little kid," continued Kraus, "and coming from a rural area, I've always been especially keyed into the isolating dread of small towns. You whiz by them on interstates in a flash, but you never really know what's going on inside all those little houses, do you?"

"When you write novels without pictures, you have to be good at giving the reader strong visuals through your words, and Daniel is very good at that," added Chris Shehan. "For this comic, I’m drawing the visuals (along with outstanding colorist Jason Wordie), but before I drew a single line, I could see this entire story in my head beautifully and that’s thanks to a great writer like Daniel. My goal with this book is to move you, scare you, make you laugh, and make you cry with my art. This story has haunted me in the best way and I’m excited and grateful to be able to pass that on to you."

NIGHTFALL is Vault's annual fall horror imprint. Every year as the weather turns brisk and autumn sets in, NIGHTFALL comes. As Vault continues its usual line, select new series introduced from September to December will bear the NIGHTFALL icon, promising genuine horror. Past NIGHTFALL titles include THE PLOT by Tim Daniel, Michael Moreci, and Joshua Hixson, and BLACK STARS ABOVE by Lonnie Nadler and Jenna Cha. More 2020 NIGHTFALL titles will be announced very soon.

THE AUTUMNAL #1 hits store shelves in Setpember 2020, and will launch with two variant covers, both by Nathan Gooden and Tim Daniel. The official synopsis can be read below:

Following the death of her estranged mother, Kat Somerville and her daughter, Sybil, flee a difficult life in Chicago for the quaint--and possibly pernicious--town of Comfort Notch, New Hampshire. From NY Times best-selling author, Daniel Kraus (The Shape of Water, Trollhunters, The Living Dead), and rising star Chris Shehan, comes a haunting vision of America's prettiest autumn.

ABC Monstrosity GN

Accel World Light Novel SC Vol 22

Alchemist Survived Dreams Quiet City Life Novel SC Vol 04

Ancient Magus Bride Alchemists Blue GN Vol 01

Archangel 8 #5 (of 5)

Battlecats Tales of Valderia TPB Vol 01

Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #287

Script: Various

Art: Various

Cover: Dan Parent, Rosario “Tito” Peña

192-page, full color comic, $7.99 U.S.

You can’t beat 100+ pages of fun and fashion! Read some of the best stories from BFFs Betty and Veronica!

Blade Runner 2019 #10

Authors: Michael Green, Mike Johnson

Art: Andres Guinaldo

Cover A: Rian Hughes

Cover B: Syd Mead

Cover C: Andres Guinaldo

Mature Themes / 170 x 258mm / 32pp / FC / $3.99

Return to the original world of Blade Runner 2019 in this perfect jumping on point for new fans! Ex-Blade Runner Ash and her charge Cleo have returned to Los Angeles, but much has changed in the years since their escape and sinister ghosts from their past are gathering! New story by Academy award-nominated screenwriter MICHAEL GREEN (Blade Runner 2049, Logan) and co-writer MIKE JOHNSON (Supergirl)!

Brides Story HC Vol 12

Brooklyn Gladiator #1 (of 6)

Collected Toppi HC Vol 04

Comic Book Story of Basketball GN

Cosmo Familia GN

Dryad #5

Dungeon Critters GN

Eclair Rouge GN Girls Love Yuri Anthology

Edgar Allan Poe’s Snifter of Terror TPB Vol 02

Elder Sister-Like One GN Vol 04

Engineward #3

Essential Judge Dredd America TPB

Fishkill #1 (of 4)

Fox & Rabbit Yr HC Vol 02 Make Believe

Genius Prince Raising Nation Debt Treason Novel SC Vol 04

Girl with Sanpaku Eyes GN Vol 01

Hotline Miami Wildlife #1 (of 8)

How to Build Dungeon Book of Demon King GN Vol 06

If Witch Then Which GN Vol 01

Infinity 8 HC Vol 08 Until the End

Invader Zim Quarterly #2

Investigators GN Vol 02 Take The Plunge

Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort of) GN

Kakegurui Twin GN Vol 07

King of Eden GN Vol 01

Knights of the Dinner Table #276

Koimonogatari Love Stories GN Vol 02

Last Round Arthurs GN Vol 01

Manga Yokai Stories GN

Marriage Heaven and Hell GN

Mean Girls Senior Year GN

Miles to Go #1

Monster Men #2

Moon Lake GN Vol 01 (of 3)

My Androgynous Boyfriend GN Vol 02

My Pencil and Me GN

Norma and Belly Yr GN Vol 01 Donut Feed Squirrels

Our Teachers are Dating GN Vol 01

Plunderer GN Vol 05

Rai (2019) #7

Written by DAN ABNETT

Art by JUAN JOSÉ RYP

Colors by ANDREW DALHOUSE

Letters by DAVE SHARPE

Cover by JUAN JOSÉ RYP

Cover A by FRITZ CASAS

Cover B by NETHO DIAZ

Preorder Variant Cover by DON PERLIN

Abnett and Ryp explore “Wild Frontiers” in the most critically-acclaimed sci-fi epic of 2020!

A mysterious supernatural storm has trapped Rai and Raijin with their enemies… who will live to see daylight?

32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+

Rick and Morty Go To Hell #4

Sabrina: Something Wicked #3 (of 5)

Script: Kelly Thompson

Art: Veronica Fish, Andy Fish, Jack Morelli

Cover: Veronica Fish

Variant Covers: Sweeney Boo, Vincenzo Federici

32-page, full color comic, $3.99

Sabrina sets off on her own to unravel both the secrets behind Radka and Ren's transformations and the mystery of an apparent supernatural serial killer plaguing Greendale, she finds her two mysteries may in fact be connected... and she doesn't like the answers. Feeling like she has nowhere to turn, Sabrina finds herself confiding in Ren and further complicating her already messy love triangle of a life.

Saga oF Tanya Evil GN Vol 11

Servamp GN Vol 14

Shadow Service #2

Silver Spoon GN Vol 15

Sweet Heart TPB Vol 01

Trick R Treat Omnibus GN

Trinity Seven 7 Magicians GN Vol 21

Vampire of Blinsh Yr HC

Vampironica: New Blood TPB

Script: Frank Tieri, Michael Moreci

Art: Audrey Mok, Joe Eisma, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli

Cover: Audrey Mok

$12.99 US/$15.99 CAN/6 5/8 x 10 3/16”/120 pp, Full Color

Riverdale’s own bombshell bloodsucker is back! Following the events of the Jughead the Hunger vs. Vampironica crossover, Veronica returns to her own universe, still a vampire. She’s not the same, and she knows it. And now she needs answers. But she may not be ready for what she’s about to discover! Collects the full four-issue Vampironica: New Blood miniseries.

Van Helsing vs League of Monsters #5