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Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows - Marvel Legacy Primer Pages


Robbie Thompson - 2017
    Get caught up on all things Spider-Man with these Marvel Primer Pages and then check out the start of the Parker Family in Marvel Legacy in Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #13.

Cemetery Beach #1


Warren Ellis - 2018
    A professional pathfinder, his only ally a disaffected young murderess, breaks out of a torture cell in pursuit of his worst extraction scenario ever: escaping on foot across a sprawling and secret off-world colony established a hundred years ago and filled with generations of lunatics. WARREN ELLIS & JASON HOWARD ignite a high-speed new action serial.

Godshaper #1


Simon Spurrier - 2017
    People like him are Godshapers, godless social pariahs with the ability to mold and shape the gods of others. Paired with Bud, an off-kilter but affectionate god without a human, the two travel from town to town looking for shelter, a hot meal, and the next paying rock 'n' roll gig.

Hungry Ghosts #1


Anthony Bourdain - 2018
    The series will be a riff on the Japanese Edo-period game 100 Candles, in which samurai would try to one-up each other with stories to freak each other out. Here, the tellers won’t be samurai; they’ll be chefs from around the world, and their stories will be united by their focus on food. Bourdain and Rose previously worked together on the Vertigo series Get Jiro! and here, their writing will be accompanied by art from creators such as Vanesa Del Rey, Leo Manco, Alberto Ponticelli, Paul Pope, and Mateus Santolouco. It’s out on January 31, 2018.

Black Panther #1


Jack Kirby - 1977
    Marvel legend Jack Kirby presents Black Panther in his first ongoing series! While helping Abner Little recollect a precious artifact, Black Panther runs afoul of the Collectors! And in the midst of the tussle…an ancient time machine is activated! Enter Hatch-22, a creature from a time and space unknown.

Black Hammer: Age of Doom #1


Jeff Lemire - 2018
    Now our new Black Hammer finds herself trapped in a gritty world filled with punk rock detectives, emo gods, anthropomorphic humans, absurdist heroes, and many more weirdoes, in a mad world in which there is no escape!* Winner of the Eisner Award for Best New Series!

Black Panther (2018-) #1


Ta-Nehisi Coates - 2018
    Now, he will discover that Wakanda is much bigger than he ever dreamed…Across the vast Multiverse lies an empire founded in T'Challa's name. Readers caught a glimpse of it in MARVEL LEGACY #1. Now find out the truth behind the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda! Ta-Nehisi Coates welcomes aboard fan-favorite artist Daniel Acuña for a Black Panther story unlike any other!

Spyboy Volume 1: The Deadly Gourmet Affair


Peter David - 2001
    Everybody's out to get SpyBoy...but Alex Fleming doesn't know why! Written by comics superstar Peter David and illustrated by Pop Mhan and Norman Lee, SpyBoy has captured the imagination of readers from a broad spectrum. If you've missed the early issues of this instant sell-out smash, don't miss the opportunity to get on board the wildest ride in the park!

God Country #1


Donny Cates - 2017
    When a tornado levels his home-as well as the surrounding West Texas town-a restored Quinlan rises from the wreckage. The enchanted sword at the eye of the storm gives him more than a sound mind and body, however. He's now the only man who can face the otherworldly creatures the sword has drawn down to the Lone Star State... "So much fun to watch creators fi nd that next level. Go, Cates, go!" -BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Mosaic, Vol. 1: King of the World


Geoffrey Thorne - 2017
    Meet Marvel’s newest, uncanniest Inhuman! Professional basketball player and world-renowned celebrity Morris Sackett has gained extraordinary abilities, but they came at the cost of his own mortal body! Now imbued with the power to jump from person to person like a ghost, he controls the forms and minds of those he inhabits — and inherits their memories and skills! But as Morris struggles to figure out what the heck to do with his new talents, his learning curve is cut short by a mysterious group — and his personal life comes crashing down! Can he master his Inhuman powers in time for a unique team-up with Spider-Man — and his first clash with a costumed villain? And when the collateral damage hits, can Mosaic pick up the pieces? Be here as the sensational saga begins! COLLECTING: MOSAIC 1-5 and material from BARNES & NOBLE MAKE MINE MARVEL SAMPLER #1

BUDDHA ISSUE 1 FREE


Deepak Chopra - 2008
    His iconic journey changed the world forever, and the truths revealed continue to influence every corner of the globe today. A young man in line for the throne is trapped in his father's kingdom and yearns for the outside world. Betrayed by those closest to him, Siddhartha abandons his palace and princely title. Alone and face-to-face with his demons, he becomes a wandering monk and embarks on a spiritual fast that carries him to the brink of death. Ultimately recognizing his inability to conquer his body and mind by sheer will, Siddhartha transcends his physical pain and achieves enlightenment. Although we recognize Buddha today as an icon of peace and serenity, his life story was a tumultuous and spellbinding affair filled with love and sex, murder and loss, struggle and surrender. From the rocky terrain of the material world to the summit of the spiritual one, Buddha captivates and inspires - ultimately leading us closer to understanding the true nature of life and our selves.

DC Super Hero Girls: At Metropolis HIgh Halloween ComicFest Special Edition (2019) #1


Amy Wolfram - 2019
    or else they'll be suspended! But finding a club is not as easy as it looks, and when the girls keep finding themselves kicked out of the clubs they like, they must think outside of the box and go outside their comfort zones to avoid suspension. This first chapter from the DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: AT METROPOLIS HIGH graphic novel is perfect for ages 6-10 and a great entry point into the DC Universe.

Star Wars #1


Brian Wood - 2013
    and as you have never seen it before! We’re taking you back to those heady, adventure-filled days following the destruction of the Death Star—when the Empire ruled, the Rebels were on the run, and the galaxy was a dangerous place where anything might happen!* Writer Brian Wood (The Massive, Conan the Barbarian).* Artist Carlos D’Anda (Batman: Arkham City).* Cover artist Alex Ross!* Classic era, classic characters, all-new Star Wars!

Killmonger #1


Bryan Edward Hill - 2018
    The throne he believes he is owed. But long before he became "Killmonger," there was a boy known as N'Jadaka. A boy who was stolen from his home and taught only the world's cruelties. A boy who knew the Black Panther only as a fairy tale, a whisper from strangers. This is the story of a man who is driven by revenge. This is the legend of Killmonger.

Swamp Thing #1


Martin Pasko - 1982
    Retelling the origin of the Swamp Thing! Meanwhile, in the present, Swamp Thing saves three hunters from a bear—but the hunters quickly turn their guns on the new perceived threat!