Best of
Comic-Book

2019

Harleen (2019) #1


Stjepan Šejić - 2019
    Harleen Quinzel has discovered a revolutionary cure for the madness of Gotham City-she just needs to prove it actually works. But with the criminal justice and mental health establishments united against her, the brilliant young psychologist must take drastic measures to save Gotham from itself. Witness Harleen’s first steps on a doomed quest that will give birth to the legendary super-villain Harley Quinn in this stunning reimagining of Harley and The Joker’s twisted and tragic love affair by visionary storyteller Stjepan Šejic (AQUAMAN: UNDERWORLD, SUICIDE SQUAD, Sunstone).

House of X #1: Director’s Cut


Jonathan Hickman - 2019
    Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (SECRET WARS, AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR) takes the reins of the X-Men universe! Since the release of Uncanny X-Men #1, there have been four seminal moments in the history of the X-Men. Giant-Sized X-Men. X-Men. Age of Apocalypse. New X-Men. Four iconic series that introduced a new era for Marvel’s mutants and revolutionized the X-Men. In House of X, Charles Xavier reveals his master plan for mutantkind…one that will bring mutants out of the shadow of mankind and into the light once more.

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins II #1


Matthew Mercer - 2019
    Tracking him down will see the party lose one member, gain another, and reveal parts of Grog’s secret past. But first, his friends have to actually find him.

Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren #1


Charles Soule - 2019
    As the son of Rebel Alliance heroes Leia Organa and Han Solo, as well as Luke’s own nephew, Ben has the potential to be a great force for light in the galaxy. But the Skywalker legacy casts a long shadow, the currents of the dark side run deep, and Darth Vader’s blood runs in Ben’s veins. Voices call from both his past and his future, telling him who he must be. He will shatter, he will be reforged, his destiny will be revealed. Snoke awaits. The Knights of Ren await. Ben Solo’s path to his true self begins here.

Stuffed


Extended Play - 2019
    The Stuffed style is a throwback to the classic gag comic strips of the late 20th century like "Peanuts," "Bloom County," and "Calvin and Hobbes." The Stuffed world is one of magic, imagination, whimsy, and childhood wonder created for the young and young at heart, a world where anything is possible.

Batman by Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo Omnibus Vol. 1


Scott Snyder - 2019
    READ THE CHARACTER-DEFINING BATMAN RUN FROM THE VERY BEGINNING!The best-selling Batman epic from the team that brought you DARK NIGHTS: METAL starts here! In this first of two omnibus collections, acclaimed storytellers Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo introduce the Caped Crusader to the Court of Owls, terrorize the whole Bat-Family with the Joker's faceless return in Death of the Family and retell Batman's origin for a new generation during the pivotal Zero Year! With inks by Jonathan Glapion and Danny Miki and guest appearances by James Tynion IV, Rafael Albuquerque, Becky Cloonan, Andy Kubert, Andy Clarke, Jason Fabok, Jock and more, this first volume collects BATMAN #0-33, #23.2 and BATMAN ANNUAL #1-2.

Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons


Patrick Rothfuss - 2019
    Next thing he knows, the entire family has been pulled into a campaign that escalates from virtual D&D simulations to alternate universes governed by the rules of the game. And as it turns out, Rick isn't the only one who knows his way around a d20.#1 New York Times-bestselling fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss (The Name of the Wind), acclaimed comics writer Jim Zub (Dungeons & Dragons: Evil at Baldur's Gate, Skullkickers), and Eisner-nominated artist Troy Little (Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) bring you the comics crossover of the year! It's an irreverent, unexpected adventure sure to please fans of both franchises.Collects the complete four issue miniseries.

The Complete Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Volume 1


Don Rosa - 2019
    Barnum, Buffalo Bill, Geronimo, Jesse James, Jack London, Czar Nicholas II of Russia, Annie Oakley, Robert Peary, and President Theodore Roosevelt!

FCBD 2019: Spider-Man/Venom #1


Donny Cates - 2019
     Nearly a year after the epic red-hot arc of the Red Goblin, Venom's dynamic creative team is bringing you a story that's been brewing since classic Spider-Man tales like Amazing Spider-Man #252, The Spectacular Spider-Man #90, Marvel Team-Up #141 - a saga so big and so absolutely action-packed, it will deliver the most dramatic story in all of FCBD history! Fans will be well aware by the summer of 2019 that "everyone is a target"...and the 1st Saturday in May, Marvel invites you to experience the threat for yourself!

Absolute Carnage #1


Donny Cates - 2019
    After turning Venom’s world upside down a year ago, DONNY CATES and RYAN STEGMAN are about to put the Sinister Symbiote through hell again, only this time CARNAGE has come calling, and everyone who’s ever worn a symbiote is dead in his sights! He’s skirted the periphery of the Marvel Universe for months, but Cletus Kasady at last stands poised to make his grand return to New York in a blistering triple-sized story…and he wants to paint the town red!

Transmetropolitan Book Two


Warren Ellis - 2019
    No one in The City is safe.YEAR TWO: I HATE IT HEREOutlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem has covered every flavor of newsworthy depravity in the course of his long and chemically enhanced career. But the legendary street reporter's bread-and-butter stories of organ traffickers, DNA thieves, and dog fondlers are just an appetizer for that ultimate banquet of human degradation--politics.Two candidates--the Beast and the Smiler--are facing off in this year's presidential election and Spider seems to be the only member of the media with the intestinal fortitude to hack his way through the campaign propaganda and discover the reality behind the spin.But even with all his years of hard-won cynicism, Spider is still in for a shock when he starts to turn over these particular rocks--and there won't be enough mind-numbing drugs in the whole world to mask the corruption that he and his new assistants are about to expose.Acclaimed writer Warren Ellis (Castlevania, The Wild Storm) and artist Darick Robertson (The Boys, Happy!) reconstruct the present by deconstructing the future in Transmetropolitan Book Two, collecting issues #13-24 of their disturbingly prescient series together with the special anthology one-shot Transmetropolitan: I Hate It Here and featuring an introduction by stage and screen legend Patrick Stewart.

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Volume 1: Secrets and Rumors


Tom Taylor - 2019
    And he tries to fix the damage and he helps carry your groceries and actually that property damage keeps the rents down. You know what? Spider-Man is the best neighbor ever and this book will give you a closer look at Spider-Man's (and Peter Parker's) neighborhood than any book ever. Also, it wouldn't be a Spider-Man adventure without a threat that could destroy not only Spider-Man, but all his neighbors. Superstar writer TOM TAYLOR (X-MEN RED, ALL-NEW WOLVERINE, Injustice) and rising art star JUANN CABAL (ALL-NEW WOLVERINE, X-23) give you the most local Spider-Man ever!COLLECTING: FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN (2019) 1-6

Lucifer Omnibus, Vol. 1


Mike Carey - 2019
    But I have conceived of a revolution that may surprise even Him."Stepping out of the pages of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, the Fallen One begins his own epic journey in this first of two oversize omnibus collections featuring Mike Carey's acclaimed, Eisner Award-nominated series. Since resigning his throne and abandoning his kingdom, Lucifer Morningstar has filled his days supervising a considerably reduced staff at Lux, Los Angeles' most elite piano bar. The arrival of a once-in-an-eternity job offer, however, is about to put an end to his quiet retirement. The contract comes straight from the Creator Himself, and if Lucifer successfully completes his task, the former lord of Hell can name his own price. But negotiating this particular razor's edge between opportunity and catastrophe will require all of his legendary subtlety and will--and no small amount of sacrifice. For his part, the Lightbringer is prepared to risk everything to win the power of Heaven's reward. The Devil's hands have been idle long enough.Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 1 collects The Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1-3, Lucifer #1-35, and Lucifer: Nirvana #1 with a foreword by Neil Gaiman and an introduction by Mike Carey, along with an extensive gallery of never-before-seen art from the making of the series.

Weak Hero


SEOPASS - 2019
    The school is run by tyrants whose favorite hobby is tormenting the weakest kids in class. But then Gray arrived. This mysterious new student threatens to dismantle the established order. He may be small in stature, but his calculative and brutal fighting leaves unsuspecting opponents lying on the floor begging for mercy. Now the school's toughest bullies have to scramble to take down this new and unusual hero.

Venom by Donny Cates, Vol. 1


Donny Cates - 2019
    With it, something equally disturbing has been awakened in that most wicked of webslingers: Venom! The symbiote may still be a lethal protector of innocents in New York, but this never-before-seen threat may force Venom to relinquish everything it holds dear - including its human host, Eddie Brock! Eddie and the symbiote summon the strength to defend New York against the most powerful foe they've ever faced, but one more thing stands in their way: Miles Morales, the newest Spider-Man! And relations between Eddie and the symbiote become ever more strained when new questions about the creature and its otherworldly origins come to light!COLLECTING: VENOM (2018) 1-12

Far Sector #1


N.K. Jemisin - 2019
    Jemisin, the acclaimed, award-winning author of The Broken Earth and Inheritance science fiction trilogies, makes her comic book debut with bestselling Naomi artist Jamal Campbell as they thrust you into a stunning sci-fi murder mystery on the other side of the universe!For the past six months, newly chosen Green Lantern Sojourner "Jo" Mullein has been protecting the City Enduring, a massive metropolis of 20 billion people. The city has maintained peace for over 500 years by stripping its citizens of their ability to feel. As a result, violent crime is virtually unheard of, and murder is nonexistent.But that's all about to change in this new maxiseries that gives a DC Young Animal spin to the legacy of the Green Lanterns!

DCeased (2019-) #1


Tom Taylor - 2019
      The heroes of the DCU are caught completely unprepared for a pandemic of this magnitude and struggle to save their loved ones first…but what happens to the World’s Greatest Heroes if the world ends?  New York Times best-selling writer Tom Taylor (INJUSTICE) returns with a terrifying new tale and is joined by artists Trevor Hairsine (LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT) and Stefano Gaudiano (The Walking Dead).

Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend: World Book Day 2019


Jeff Kinney - 2019
    This World Book Day he is taking centre stage, and writing a journal that's all about him.(Oh, except he will also be acting as Greg's biographer, as one day Greg will be rich and famous.)The only thing is, Rowley isn't really up to the job as biographer, and it turns into a hilarious rambling mess!This HUGELY EXCITING Wimpy Kid World Book Day book is the opening to the BRAND NEW Wimpy Kid story by Jeff Kinney, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid, available 9th April! Rowley's journal is a new window into the Wimpy World, and one fans won't want to miss!

Marvel Studios Character Encyclopedia


Adam Bray - 2019
    From the Avengers and Ant-Man to Black Panther and Doctor Strange, this book spans over a decade of action-packed Marvel Studios movie releases. Filled with interesting facts and key information, whether your favorite hero is Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, the Wasp, Iron Man or Gamora, you'll be able to find out all about their story, superpowers, weapons, and much more. It isn't all heroes though; this book includes powerful villains and their followers, sinister spies, brave soldiers, and even ordinary people who find themselves caught up in epic battles!Whatever it is that you want to know, Marvel Studios Character Encyclopedia will make you an instant Marvel Studios expert. Wondering what Thor's hammer is called*, or where Vision came from? How Iron Man builds his suits, or who Thanos is? Then this is the book for you!*Mjolnir, just in case you were wondering!© 2018 MARVEL

MIND MGMT Omnibus Part 1: The Mind Management Comprehensive Report 1 of 3


Matt Kindt - 2019
    Her ensuing journey involves weaponized psychics, hypnotic advertising, talking dolphins, and seemingly immortal pursuers, as she hunts down the flight's missing passenger, the man who was Mind MGMT's greatest success--and its most devastating failure. But in a world where people can rewrite reality itself, can she trust anything she sees?Collects the first two volumes of the Mind MGMT series from New York Times bestselling and Eisner-nominated creator Matt Kindt--a story that's optioned for film by Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner).

Once & Future #1


Kieron Gillen - 2019
    Bestselling writer Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Star Wars) and Russ Manning Award-winning artist Dan Mora (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Klaus) explore the mysteries of the past, the complicated truths of our history and the power of family to save the day…especially if that family has secret bunkers of ancient weapons and decades of experience hunting the greatest monsters in Britain’s history!

Batman: Last Knight on Earth (2019) #1


Scott Snyder - 2019
    Young. Sane. And...he was never Batman.  So begins this sprawling tale of the Dark Knight as he embarks on a quest through a devastated DC landscape featuring a massive cast of familiar faces from the DC Universe. As he tries to piece together the mystery of his past, he must unravel the cause of this terrible future and track down the unspeakable force that destroyed the world as he knew it…  From the powerhouse creative team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo, the team that reinvented Batman from the emotional depths of “Court of Owls” to the bombastic power of DARK NIGHTS: METAL, DC Black Label is proud to present the bimonthly, three-issue miniseries BATMAN: LAST KNIGHT ON EARTH, published at DC’s standard comic trim size. This could be the last Batman story ever told…

Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson Vol. 5


G. Willow Wilson - 2019
    Marvel's disappearance, dozens have begun stepping up to the plate. The city's newest crimefighter, Red Dagger, and even ordinary citizens attempt to carry on the brave fight in Kamala's honor. But when an old enemy re-emerges, will anyone be powerful enough to truly carry the Ms. Marvel legacy - except Kamala herself? Plus, calamity strikes during a slumber party! Bruno returns! And he and Kamala must work to how to be friends again! What better way than a little scientifi c research into how Kamala's powers work? But when the experiment goes awry, can Ms. Marvel pull herself together in time to triumph over a classic Marvel villain? COLLECTING: MS. MARVEL 25-38

Marauders #1


Gerry Duggan - 2019
    Led by Captain Kate Pryde and funded by Emma Frost and the Hellfire Trading Company, Marauders Storm, Pyro, Bishop and Iceman sail the seas of the world to protect those hated and feared!

Daredevil (2019-) #1: Director's Cut


Chip Zdarsky - 2019
     Featuring action-packed extras including a Cover Gallery, Script, Inked And Color Pages and Character Designs!

Spider-Man: Life Story #1: The '60s


Chip Zdarsky - 2019
    In 1962, in AMAZING FANTASY #15, 15-year-old Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider and became the Amazing Spider-Man! Fifty-seven years have passed in the real world since that event — so what would have happened if the same amount of time passed for Peter as well? A special high-end limited series that’s a part of the celebration of Marvel’s 80th anniversary, SPIDER-MAN: LIFE STORY combines the talents of Chip Zdarsky (SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN, MARVEL 2-IN-ONE) and Mark Bagley (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN) to tell the entire history of Spider-Man from beginning to end, set against the key events of the decades through which he lived! In this first oversized issue, when Flash Thompson is drafted to serve during the Vietnam War, Spidey must weigh the question of where his responsibility truly lies!

KleptoCats: It's Their World Now!


Daphne Pendergrass - 2019
    and they're here to stay. This guide has all you need to know about the cutest, most devious cats. It just might help you survive.This book is the ultimate guide to peaceful coexistence with KleptoCats. Featuring profiles on 50 of these feline masterminds and hysterical advice, this guide will help you navigate life with pesky portal-jumping thieves. From a mischievous yarn-stealing cat to one that may actually be an alien in disguise, these kooky kitties cannot be trusted. Stay safe and remember ... it's their world now.

Star Wars: Age of Resistance - General Hux #1


Tom Taylor - 2019
    With no hope of rescue, the two are forced to work together to survive. But can they survive each other?

Miles Morales: Spider-Man


Brian Michael Bendis - 2019
    Then, a spider's bite granted the teenager incredible arachnid-like powers. Now, Miles has been thrust into a world he doesn't understand, with only gut instinct, his well-intentioned best friend Ganke and a little thing called responsibility as his guides. But what was the story behind the spider that bit him? How is Miles going to get his hands on a cool new costume? And is there any way he can be ready to face the deadly sting of the Scorpion? Find out if Miles Morales can live up to the legacy of Spider-Man!

X-Force #1: Director’s Cut


Benjamin Percy - 2019
    Beast, Jean Grey and Sage on one side, Wolverine, Kid Omega and Domino on the other. In a perfect world, there would be no need for an X-Force. We’re not there…yet.

Cry Wolf Girl


Ariel Slamet Ries - 2019
    Having lost her family to sickness, she found herself with an emptiness inside that she did not know how to fill. Alas, in all her endeavours, nothing she tried ever left her feeling so full as the art -of trickery.

The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight #1


James Tynion IV - 2019
    Trained with the finest arsenal Wayne money can buy, learn the secret origin of the second-deadliest Batman, hand selected by the Batman Who Laughs to bring his dark plans to fruition. This one-shot has a big 28-page story!

Middlewest, Book Two


Skottie Young - 2019
    Writer Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland, Deadpool) and artist Jorge Corona (No. 1 With a Bullet, Feathers) take Abel to some places both familiar and inevitable, others wild and new. The journey across Middlewest has shown these travelers that their homeland has more hidden away than they could have ever thought.Collects Middlewest #7-12.

Lazarus: Risen #1


Greg Rucka - 2019
    As a new era dawns, Johanna Carlyle goes on the attack to ensure the survival of her Family, relying on the loyalty and support of the Carlyle Lazarus—her sister, Forever—remaining at her side. And while their united front may be enough to turn the tide, the cracks are beginning to show…Featuring an oversized, 44-page story by Eisner winners GREG RUCKA and MICHAEL LARK, an all-new short story exploring the larger world of LAZARUS by Eisner-nominated writer LILAH STURGES, an all-new supplement to the Modern Age: World of Lazarus Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin, original design artifacts and art supplements, and more!

The Cross and the Stag


Gabriel Wilson - 2019
    He and his family wanted for little, yet he knew there had to be more to life. Once baptized into the Christian faith as Eustathius, he faced trials beyond anything he had ever experienced on the battlefield. His faith was challenged, but that same faith gained him eternal life. Meet this great man in Ancient Faith Publishing's first graphic novel - the first in our Among the Saints series - written to inspire both children and adults.

Captain Marvel (2019-) #1


Kelly Thompson - 2019
    New York City has never looked so good. But every re-entry comes with the unexpected, and Carol is about to hit a whole lot of unexpected. It’s a fresh start and an oversized, star-studded welcome home for a hero who’s been punching the glass ceiling since the 1970s — and just in time for the first female-led film from Marvel Studios! The next 50 years of Captain Marvel starts here!

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: The Beginning


Amy Reeder - 2019
    Just when she thinks she's found a solution, Lunella's life is turned upside down when a red-scaled beast is teleported from the prehistoric past to a far-flung future we call...today! Together they're the most Marvelous Team-Up of all - Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur! But will they be BFFs forever, or just until DD's dinner time? When the Terrigen Cloud finally finds Luna Lafayette, her transformation isn't what you might expect! Plus: The most wanted T. rex in NYC is running out of places to lie low - a problem that won't get any easier when our darling duo undergo a body swap! It's a big change-up that will see Luna spending a freaky Friday (or whatever day it happens to be) as Devil Dinosaur, and vice versa! Luna's got a huge future in the Marvel Universe, if only she can survive the present!

MIND MGMT Omnibus Part 2: The Mind Management Comprehensive Report 2 of 3


Matt Kindt - 2019
    From New York Times bestselling and Harvey award-winning graphic novelist Matt Kindt comes a globe-spanning tale of espionage, top-secret government programs, conspiracy, and weaponized amnesia.Meru's hunt for answers about the dismantled government Mind MGMT program and its rogue agent Henry Lyme lead her to confront super spies, the competing mission of the deadly agent "The Eraser," and discovering some buried memories of her own.Collects volumes 3 and 4 of the Mind MGMT series--a story that's optioned for film by Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner).

Stray Bullets: Sunshine & Roses, Vol. 4


David Lapham - 2019
    Get gone--check. It was supposed to be all over. These were supposed to be the good times--the days of sunshine and roses. So why don't they feel that way? Why does life suddenly feel more horrifying than ever....Sunshine and Roses tells the story of a boy and a girl, how they fell in love, and hatched a scheme to blow up the Baltimore underworld. There is no crime book remotely like STRAY BULLETS and with Sunshine & Roses, the uncompromising, EISNER AWARD WINNING team of DAVID AND MARIA LAPHAM craft a heist story like you never seen.Collects STRAY BULLETS: SUNSHINE & ROSES #25-32

Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1


Jason Aaron - 2019
    Jane Foster, one of Thor’s most steadfast companions. Then you knew her as Thor, the Goddess of Thunder, who took up the mantle when no other hero – god or human – was worthy. Now Jane takes on a new role as Valkyrie, guide and ferrywoman to the dead! But her days of punching are far from over. WAR OF THE REALMS master architect Jason Aaron and superstar Al Ewing (IMMORTAL HULK) join forces with rising star artist CAFU for the book that’ll have everyone talking!

What has Happened to Me: A testimony of a Uyghur woman


Tomomi Shimizu - 2019
    Please send this voice all over the world.

Savage Sword of Conan: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1


Roy Thomas - 2019
    Full-color covers, letters pages, pinups, extensive articles and reviews on Conan, his world and his creator -everything's included just as no one is spared the vengeance of Conan! After the breakout success of Conan's color comic, Marvel brought the legendary sword-and-sorcery saga of Robert E. Howard's hero to its black-and-white magazine line. In lushly illustrated novel-length adventures with all the drama, violence and allure the comic book medium can off er, writer Roy Thomas and Marvel's greatest artists craft a host of Conan classics like Barry Windsor-Smith's "Red Nails" and John Buscema's "Black Colossus" and "A Witch Shall Be Born" featuring the infamous Tree of Death are just the beginning! COLLECTING: SAVAGE TALES (1971) 1-5; SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) 1-12, SPECIAL (1975) 1

War of the Realms #1: Director's Cut


Jason Aaron - 2019
    Alfheim. Heven. Jotunheim. Muspelheim. Niffleheim. Nidavellir. Svartalfheim. Vanaheim. All of the Ten Realms have fallen to Malekith and his army except one: Midgard. Home to Thor's beloved humans. Home to heroes and gods alike. Now, at last, it burns. And Thor won't even be there to see it. All hell breaks loose in New York City as Malekith and his allies begin their invasion — and the greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe watch as the Earth falls!

Lumberjanes: Somewhere That's Green #1


Seanan McGuire - 2019
    However, when they reach the garden menageries and its Dryad tender, they find that there is a deeper problem at the heart of the garden—and the Roanokes are the only ones who can help! Writer Seanan McGuire (Spider-Gwen) and artist Alexa Bosy team up for an entirely new Lumberjanes story! PLUS an all-new short story from Mariana Costa (Peritale)!

Verse Book 1: The Broken Half


Sam Beck - 2019
    Magic doesn’t exist anymore. Sure, there’s the Verse, but that’s not the same thing at all. Then he meets Neitya, who isn’t your typical girl, and everything he knows changes in a flash of…well…magic.EVERYONE KNOWS MAGIC DOESN'T EXIST ANYMORE, UNTIL MAGIC CHANGES EVERYTHING. Fife's plans to become an expert swordsmith are interrupted when he meets Neitya, an extraordinary girl unlike any he's ever met before...primarily because of her horns and amnesia. Worryingly, she seems akin to the monstrous Vel who roam the countryside. but when Fife is attacked by the Vel, Neitya saves him by using a skill thought to be forever lost to everyone: Magic. Fife and Neitya decide to journey together, seeking the guidance they need to unravel the mystery of her origin. Book 1 of the three volume series of original graphic novels.

5-Minute Marvel Stories


Marvel Press Book Group - 2019
    This best-selling treasury not only contains old favorites with the Avengers, Spider-Man, and the Guardians of the Galaxy, but also new adventures with Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Miles Morales. With action-packed full-page and spot illustrations, these 5-minute Stories are perfect on the go or any time of day!

Ghost Wife


Sejung - 2019
    that want to eat her. The only person who can save her is a demon with a creepy smile and an appetite for live cats. But first, she has to become his fiancé!

Alt-Hero: Q #1: Where We Go One


Chuck Dixon - 2019
    Cabinet member, he has no reason to believe his assignment is connected in any way to a recent Treasury bust of a team of amateur counterfeiters. But when the Secretary of State's mission goes explosively awry, and the news reports of the situation are completely different than what actually happened, Dane is forced to confront the reality that things are simply not as they seem. Alt★Hero: Q is an incendiary comic series that explores the mysterious phenomenon of QAnon. Set in the Alt★Hero universe, the story is written by the Legend Chuck Dixon, the most prolific author in the history of comic books.

Black Cat (2019-2020) Annual #1


Jed Mackay - 2019
    All this AND a bonus story?!

The Goon, Vol. 1: A Ragged Return to Lonely Street


Eric Powell - 2019
    This volume contains Eric Powell's highly anticipated return to his flagship series for its 20th anniversary.The next era in the legacy of The Goon starts here and takes the series to its humor-based roots as Goon & Franky return from strange adventures abroad to find a horde of unsavory characters that have filled the void left in his absence from Lonely Street.

Silver Surfer: Black #1


Donny Cates - 2019
    In order to fight back the oblivion, Surfer will have to fight to save his own soul and not lose himself to the void. Follow the Sentinel of the Spaceways on a journey that will change him forever! From superstars Donny Cates (VENOM, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) and Tradd Moore (ALL-NEW GHOST RIDER, VENOM)!

Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1


Mike Mignola - 2019
    Created by Mike Mignola, with a script by John Byrne and colors by Mark Chiarello. Hellboy is the World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator.

Winter Soldier: Second Chances


Kyle Higgins - 2019
    Having survived death, manipulation, loss of identity and a lifetime of murder, the man known as the Winter Soldier has worked hard to atone for his many sins. But now...he's going to go one step further. What do you do after you've found redemption? You help others do the same! Bucky is becoming a "fixer," working to help others leave behind their lives of crime. It's his way of channeling his own pain in a productive, personal way...by helping others fi nd the salvation that he has found. But not all paths are the same - and not everyone can be saved... COLLECTING: WINTER SOLDIER 1-5

Star Trek: Year Five #1


Jackson Lanzing - 2019
    Enterprise left Earth four years ago. They’ve traveled to strange new worlds, defeated impossible foes, and made universe-changing decisions. But now, with the end in sight, they’ll have to face their biggest challenge yet. Step aboard the Enterprise with Kirk, Spock, Bones, Uhura, Sulu, Scotty, and Chekov as they begin the end of their original Five Year Mission and boldly go into an uncertain future in this new continuing Star Trek series!

Amazing Spider-Man #18.HU


Nick Spencer - 2019
    That’s INSANE.

The Structure Is Rotten, Comrade


Viken Berberian - 2019
    Wrecking balls swing wildly and cement trucks race through congested streets. Aspiring architect Frunz and his father, the renowned builder known as Mr. Cement, plan to level Yerevan’s historic landmarks and flood the city with Trumpian high-rises. But this plan outrages the citizens of Yerevan, who rise up in Revolution. Amid the ensuing chaos, only one thing is certain: Frunz must brave the streets swarming with rebels in search of the Golden Mean.

Maker Comics: Fix a Car!


Chris Schweizer - 2019
    Inside this graphic novel you'll find illustrated instructions for ten car repair activities!Lena, Mason, Abner, Rocky, and Esther only have one thing in common: They're crazy about cars. A few of them already have their driver's licenses. And even though Rocky and Esther are too young to drive, they still have a lot questions. In Car Club, Ms. Gritt has all the answers. When is the best time to check the oil? How do you change a tire? And why is Mason's car making that squeaky noise?Before you get behind the wheel, learn what's going on underneath the hood. Follow along as Ms. Gritt covers all the basics of preventative maintenance and roadside repairs. Colorful diagrams illustrate the inner workings of complex parts and systems. With Maker Comics: Fix a Car! you can keep your automobile in tip-top shape!Follow the easy step-by-step instructions and you can: Create a portable tool kit Check the oil and fluid levels Maintain the battery Replace the windshield wipers Replace a drive belt or pulley Change the oil Change a flat tire Wash and detail a car (and add a racing stripe!) Change a taillight bulb Jump-start a car

Conan the Barbarian #1


Jason Aaron - 2019
    Howard’s creation returns to comics, in an epic tale as only MARVEL could bring you! Conan’s travels have brought him to the far reaches of the unkown, from his birthplace in Cimmeria to the kingdom of Aquilonia and all in between. As his fighting prowess allows him to carve his way through life, so too does it attract the forces of death! The all-new ages-spanning saga begins here, by writer Jason Aaron (THE MIGHTY THOR, STAR WARS) and artist Mahmud Asrar (UNCANNY X-MEN, ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS), as Conan’s destiny is forever changed!

High-Rise Invasion, Vol. 7-8


Tsuina Miura - 2019
    IN A WORLD OF TOWERS AND KILLERS, THE PATH TO GODHOOD AWAITS.Can Yuri survive long enough to claim the prize…?

Man and Superman 100-Page Super Spectacular #1


Marv Wolfman - 2019
    This gem of a tale—written and drawn from 2006-2009 for the SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL series—explodes from the DC archives as a triumphant tale of Clark Kent’s fateful first days in Metropolis, which were far from easy. His early failures almost ensured there would never be a hero called Superman. Powerful writing and stunning art combine to conjure an inspiring story that needed to be published, one you will never forget, from a pair of master storytellers.

Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons II: Painscape #1


Jim Zub - 2019
    now, magical D&D adventures are coming to Earth, and no one will survive the Painscape! The world's greatest role-playing game returns to plague the world's most dysfunctional animated family and this time, we can't just rest on brand name recognition and curiosity to fuel your interest, Morty, because no one gives a d-d-damn about sequels unless they're really good, so no pressure, you f***ing hacks! Fan favorite dice dependent Jim Zub (Samurai Jack, Savage Sword of Conan) re-teams up with Eisner-nominated cartoonist +5 Troy Little (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Powerpuff Girls) to destroy [adult swim's] pop culture juggernaut and the best-selling role-playing game that once used the term "THAC0."

Dungeons & Dragons: A Darkened Wish #1


B. Dave Walters - 2019
    Beyond Helene and crew, the return of "legendary heroes" is also teased for the story.

The Sandman Universe Presents Hellblazer #1


Simon Spurrier - 2019
    Long ago, in the crucible of a magical war waged across countless futures, Constantine was murdered by an all-powerful adversary: a twisted version of Timothy Hunter, bloated with evil. But over the past year strange forces have conspired to restart Tim Hunter’s tale, and somehow-amid sorcery, insanity and secret agendas-this older, wiser, wilier shade of Constantine has been dragged back with it. Unlike young Tim, John remembers every second of a life that went very, very wrong. Now he must ask himself why he, the last person in the world to deserve a second chance, has been given one. Is John Constantine here to put Tim Hunter on the right track and avert a terrible outcome? Or is it because he’s the only person in existence with the guts to do what REALLY must be done? After all, he’s a nasty piece of work, chief…ask anybody. This oversize one-shot sets the stage, and is the perfect jumping-on point, for a new era of Sandman Universe tales beginning in November…and is the official start of the strangest chapter yet in John Constantine’s long life!

Joker: Killer Smile #1


Jeff Lemire - 2019
    In fact, no one’s even been able to diagnose him. But that doesn’t matter to the confident, world-beating Dr. Ben Arnell; he’s going to be the one to unravel this unknowable mind. There’s no way The Joker could ever get through the therapeutic walls Ben has built around himself. Right? There’s no way The Joker’s been entering his house at night…right? There’s no way The Joker has stood over his son’s bed, and put that book in his hands, the one with the, the, the…  The Eisner-nominated creative team of Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino (GREEN ARROW, Gideon Falls) reunite for a psychological horror story where nothing is as it seems, your eyes can’t be trusted and Mr. Smiles is waiting behind the basement door. Wait, who’s Mr. Smiles?

Guardians of the Galaxy #1


Donny Cates - 2019
    Hundreds of worlds are at war. Never has there been such hatred and division across the cosmos. And in spite of all this, Thanos of Titan is still dead…or is he? Now, more than ever, the cosmos need the Guardians of the Galaxy…but in the aftermath of the Infinity Wars, who is left to answer the call? Featuring every cosmic super hero in the known universe by the THANOS WINS creative team of Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw!

Lady Mechanika: Sangre #1


Joe Benítez - 2019
    What dark secrets are the Barón and his wife so desperately trying to hide? Features a main story drawn by guest artist Brian Ching (Supergirl, Star Wars) with a prologue by series regulars Joe Benitez and Martin Montiel.

Absolute Carnage vs. Deadpool #1


Frank Tieri - 2019
    Unfortunately, there’s another new arrival: CARNAGE! But I don’t think he’s here for a group therapy session…Madness and mayhem abound in the can’t-miss showdown of the year!

Vampironica: New Blood #1


Frank Tieri - 2019
    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!

Adventure Time with Fionna Cake Original Graphic Novel: Party Bash Blues


Kate Sheridan - 2019
    But when Prince Gumball’s experimental serum turns Fionna’s birthday cake into a monster, everyone must work together to save the Candy Kingdom...and maybe a friendship, too! Join writer Kate Sheridan (Fallow Time) and artist Vivian Ng (Nickelodeon The Legend of Korra - Turf Wars) on a brand-new adventure in the incredible world of Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time.

Star Wars: Age of Resistance - Supreme Leader Snoke #1


Tom Taylor - 2019
    Will the sadistic Snoke break his tormented protégé? Or has he underestimated the son of HAN and LEIA?

Star Wars: Age of Resistance - Kylo Ren #1


Tom Taylor - 2019
    Can KYLO REN ever escape his infamous grandfather’s reputation? Or will he succeed where DARTH VADER failed?

Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark #9


David Avallone - 2019
    Back from Hell, Elvira falls in with a coven of modern-day witches and takes a hot rod broom out for a spin in the sky! Sit down for a spell, and for more thrills, chills and bad puns, as David Avallone (Bettie Page) and Dave Acosta (Twelve Devils Dancing) bring you the Horror Hostess with the Mostest in the next thrilling issue of ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK!

Star Wars: Age of Resistance - Rose Tico #1


Tom Taylor - 2019
    Friends. Co-pilots. Growing up, Rose and Paige Tico were everything to each other. Until the First Order tore their world apart. See the bond between Rose and Paige before it was forever broken.

Disney Winnie the Pooh - 365 Days with Winnie the Pooh


Don Ferguson - 2019
    Follow along with Pooh through the Hundred Acre Wood in a variety of situations sure to have you smile, laugh, and fill you with delight. Share in candid conversations between Christopher Robin and Pooh, go on an adventure with Piglet, get into some mischief with Tigger, and don't forget to check in on Eeyore.Based on the classic character of Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne, this collection of vintage comic strips revives the timeless stories of humor, friendship, and heart, showcasing why Winnie the Pooh has become one of the most cherished characters of all time.Collects all of the Winnie the Pooh Sunday newspaper strips from 1966 to 1986.

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2019-) #1


Tom Taylor - 2019
    And he tries to fix the damage and he helps carry your groceries and actually that property damage keeps the rents down. You know what? Spider-Man is the best neighbor ever and this book will give you a closer look at Spider-Man’s (and Peter Parker’s) neighborhood than any book ever. Also, it wouldn’t be a Spider-Man adventure without a threat that could destroy not only Spider-Man, but all his neighbors.

Our Super Adventure Travelogue Collection: America and Canada


Sarah Graley - 2019
    and Canada, featuring San Diego Comic-Con, New York City, and Toronto, all packaged in a handy box set! Whether it's bonding over beers cooled in the hotel sink, getting soaked at Niagara Falls, or talking about whether or not the cats miss you, travel memories are better made with someone you love.

THE FAMILY GRAVES VOL. 1 TP


Timothy Bach - 2019
    But can the werewolf dad, medusa mom, teen siren, fish-boy, and adorable baby zombie stick together long enough to keep reality from falling apart? Collects issues #1-4 of the spooky adventure series as well as variant covers, bonus sketches, and pin-ups.Trade Paperback · AUG192208 · $14.99

Rising Sand


Ty Dunitz - 2019
    But when the sun itself threatens to fall from the sky, Dal is flung headlong into a race against time that will determine the fate of civilization itself! Braving perilous ruins, murderous cultists, and her own ill-tempered sister, Dal will find her place in the world, even if it kills her. And everyone else.RISING SAND volume one brings to print, for the first time, the entire first Act of the acclaimed online comic series.

Adam Frankenstein: Dog Fight


Sheila English - 2019
    Now, a U.S. Marshal in Houston, Texas he wakes in the middle of nowhere, near death. As the Grim Reaper reaches out to grant Adam's wish to end his immortal journey Adam must refuse. The only love he has ever known is his immortal dog, Bella. She is missing. Adam knows she's been taken by evil men who run a dog fighting ring. His worry isn't that Bella would be killed, but that it would be discovered that she cannot die, no matter what they do to her. Adam's partner, U.S. Marshal Rebecca Hughes, is his moral compass, his touchstone and now, the keeper of his secret. Adam and Rebecca work together to find Bella before she's forced to into the ring. Before it's discovered that she can't be killed. Adam Frankenstein: Dog Fight has some mature themes and profanity.

Riddler: Year of the Villain #1


Mark Russell - 2019
    Unfortunately, resources are limited, so not everyone got something. The Riddler is one such person, and he is most displeased about it. Was this merely an oversight or a deliberate slight? The Riddler is determined to find out which-and so should you!

Hawkman (2018-) #8


Robert Venditti - 2019
    There, he’s suddenly whisked away to Krypton’s final moments and meets his past-life predecessor, Catar-Ol. Hawkman tries to learn the final fate of the super-weapon, but the planet goes boom before Carter can get the goods. Looks like it might be time for Plan B…

My Little Pony Holiday Special 2019 (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic)


James Asmus - 2019
    Plus, a very special extra story to warm your hearth this holiday season!

CYBERFROG 1998: The Diary of Heather Swain


Ethan Van Sciver - 2019
    Answering what happened to Heather Swain between the events of the Invasion depicted in CYBERFROG BLOODHONEY.

Disney-Pixar Toy Story 1-4: The Story of the Movies in Comics


Alessandro Ferrari - 2019
    Then in Toy Story 2, Buzz must rescue Woody after he's toy-napped! Along the way they meet new friends Jessie and Bullseye and bring them back to Andy's room.As Andy gets older and plays with the toys less, a new adventure awaits them in Toy Story 3. Left on the curb by Andy's mom, Buzz and the gang decide to donate themselves to Sunnyside Day Care. Woody tries to get them to stay, but their journey leads them to Bonnie and a new home! Bonnie's kindergarten orientation in Toy Story 4 leads to a new toy named Forky. Woody is prepared to risk everything to bring Forky back after he gets lost, and Woody reunites with an old friend! Now a lost toy, Bo Peep helps Woody carry out his mission and understand that there is more than one way to be there for a kid.

Star Wars: Age of Rebellion - Grand Moff Tarkin #1


Greg Pak - 2019
    But even the most ruthless Imperial officer might hesitate before unleashing the DEATH STAR’s power to kill millions in an instant. Behold the secret story of GRAND MOFF TARKIN, the horrors that honed his resolve and the terrifying steps he takes to ensure that the Death Star lives up to its deadly name!

High-Rise Invasion, Vol. 9-10


Tsuina Miura - 2019
    IN THIS BLOOD-SOAKED WORLD, ONLY ONE SURVIVOR CAN BECOME A “PERFECT GOD.”One man will kill anyone for that prize! Can the Honjos stop him in time?

Cover (2018-) #6


Brian Michael Bendis - 2019
    The first volume of one of the best-reviewed series of the year comes to its shocking conclusion! It’s an industry dinner in New York City, and comic book creator Max finds himself juggling his responsibilities as a spy for the United States government and his role as a member of the creative community! This unique, genre-bending look at the comics industry has received rave reviews for Emmy and Eisner Award-nominated artist David Mack and Peabody Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis! COVER will return next year—but this shocking conclusion will have people talking about what is—and isn’t—true in this “based on a true story” story.

Invisible Woman #1


Mark Waid - 2019
    – and now it’s up to her to save her former partner from death at the hands of international terrorists!

Superman: Up in the Sky #1


Tom King - 2019
    Available to comics shops for the first time! Following a home invasion that ends in murder, Superman is put on the trail of a Metropolis mystery by Batman—but can even the Man of Steel discover the truth behind these tragic deaths, or their ties to the far-off world of Rann? These stories by Tom King with art by Andy Kubert guest-starring Green Lantern and other heroes were originally published in SUPERMAN GIANT #3 and #4.

Invader ZIM Vol. 7


Eric Trueheart - 2019
    Collects issues #31-#35.

Adam Frankenstein: Fear Fest


Sheila English - 2019
    Marshal, Adam Frankenstein is assigned to assist the New Orleans division of Mary Shelley's League of Supernatural Hunters in order to determine if someone has opened a portal to Hell. Joined by his partner U.S. Marshal Rebecca Hughes, friends Eli Van Helsing, Bram Stoker and Victor Dracula and his lie-detecting immortal dog, Bella, Adam must take on practitioners of black magic and the woman who once called him "husband" to stop the forces of evil.

Incredible Hulk: Last Call #1


Peter David - 2019
    Artist Dale Keown drew some of that run’s most beloved and influential issues. Now the pair return to their incredible collaboration for a special oversized one-shot issue! Bruce Banner is tired of being the Hulk. Heck, he’s tired of being. But just when he’s about to lose all hope, a miracle occurs: a fight worthy of the Incredible Hulk.

Hawkman (2018-) #13


Robert Venditti - 2019
    This issue, it’s a story from the pages of Hawkman’s journals! Travel back in time to when Carter Hall was reincarnated as a soldier in a cosmic army, while his people were at war! But what happens when a being known for constant reincarnation ends up coming back to life as his own enemy, fighting for the other side? Does it make him a more sympathetic warrior, or give him the weapons to better destroy his enemy?

The Death of Captain Marvel


Jim Starlin - 2019
    But when Mar-Vell is diagnosed with cancer, he fi nds himself face-to-face with a foe that even his vast might can't defeat...and both he, and a universe that loves him, must rally together to accept the inevitable. Plus, look back at the seminal battle with Nitro that infected Captain Marvel years before - and, in the midst of a battle with Titan's planet-sized computer system, now corrupted by the madness of Thanos, witness the budding romance between Mar-Vell and his true love Elysius! COLLECTING: MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) 12-13; CAPTAIN MARVEL (1968) 1, 34; MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1979) 1-2; MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL 1: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL

Hawkman (2018-) #9


Robert Venditti - 2019
    The Deathbringers know where Hawkman is—and now they’re coming to Earth to claim him! Carter will need to put all the clues together and fast if he’s going to save the world from mass destruction!

Hellwitch: Hellbourne #1


Brian Pulido - 2019
    Present day. Hellwitch wasn't always the dominant Hellbourne leader that she is today, able to rival Lady Death in battle. Hellwitch began life as a lowly hatchling, the lowest caste in the magnificent Hellhive, destined forever to be a pit slave. But through sheer drive and determination she rises through the castes to become a warrior, to take a lover, to gain respect. But the hive queen takes notice and makes Hellwitch's life an unbearable Hell. Can a lowly rebel pit slave topple a mighty hierarchy out to crush her? Find out! Contains explicit content.

Turok (2019-) #4


Ron Marz - 2019
    Turok himself?! Stunning revelations abound as Turok learns the long-buried truth about the Lost Valley, and about himself. Now he just has to live long enough to escape this time-lost land and the fate waiting for him thanks to the bounty hunter who has doggedly pursued him. Oh, and dinosaurs too! More prehistoric peril by Ron Marz and Roberto Castro!

The Flash: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 4


Joshua Williamson - 2019
    Exactly the kind of person you'd want the Flash to put behind bars. There's just one problem: he is the Flash! Can Barry Allen get his new powers under control before they kill him?Just when Barry Allen thinks his life is going to slow down, the Flash is not having a good day, and it's going to get worse when he comes face to face with Bloodwork, a terrifying new villain with secret ties to Barry Allen.Find all this and more in The Flash: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 4. Collects issues #28-38.

Plagued Vol 3: The Miranda Chronicles


Gary Chudleigh - 2019
    Scotland has been left devastated by a plague that has swept the country. The scattered population struggle to survive from day to day. And the blame for this pandemic falls squarely on 'witches' - seemingly ordinary people with extra-ordinary powers- who are hunted down and forced to stand trial by government sanctioned witch-hunters. Now, Miranda, Mackie and Dex are close to finding a cure for the plague but have to battle off Salem and Reynold and his hoards of beaks. Will the Coven reconcile there differecnces with Miranda or will they come to blows in the stunning conclusion to the Miranda Chronicles!

Shazam: The World's Mightiest Mortal Vol. 1


Dennis O'Neil - 2019
    Beck, the original artist from the best-selling comics of the 1940s, with the modern, tongue-in-cheek sensibility of writers including Dennis O’Neil as the entire Marvel family reunite for all-new adventures. Collects SHAZAM! #1-18.