(W) Joe Casey (A/CA) Benjamin Marra The year is 26 C.E. A young Nazarean carpenter is having some trouble adjusting to the violent world around him-and finding his place within it. He knows he's different, but he doesn't know why. Not yet, anyway. A bloody, two-fisted tale of historical heroic fiction brought to you by JOE CASEY (SEX, BUTCHER BAKER, THE RIGHTEOUS MAKER, MCMLXXV) and BENJAMIN MARRA (Night Business, Terror Assaulter: O.M.W.O.T.).

(W) Bob Haney, Michael Fleisher (A/CA) Jim Aparo JIM APARO was one of DC?s most prolific artists through the 1970s and 1980s, especially celebrated for his work on Batman (Brave and the Bold, Detective Comics) and The Spectre (Adventure Comics).?? This **ARTIST'S EDITION **presents more than 175 pages of classic APARO art from what is regarded as his peak period and features five complete stores featuring Batman and five complete stories featuring The Spectre from Brave and the Bold, Detective Comics, and Adventure Comics. Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible?ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special?are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn.? This ARTIST'S EDITION of JIM APARO?s work is an art book disguised as a comic collection. The only better way to see these pages is by looking over APARO?s shoulder at his drawing board! JIM APARO'S DC CLASSICS ARTIST'S EDITION will have two covers: cover A featurin

(W) Bob Haney, Michael Fleisher (A/CA) Jim Aparo JIM APARO was one of DC?s most prolific artists through the 1970s and 1980s, especially celebrated for his work on Batman (Brave and the Bold, Detective Comics) and The Spectre (Adventure Comics).?? This **ARTIST'S EDITION **presents more than 175 pages of classic APARO art from what is regarded as his peak period and features five complete stores featuring Batman and five complete stories featuring The Spectre from Brave and the Bold, Detective Comics, and Adventure Comics. Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible?ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special?are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn.? This ARTIST'S EDITION of JIM APARO?s work is an art book disguised as a comic collection. The only better way to see these pages is by looking over APARO?s shoulder at his drawing board! JIM APARO'S DC CLASSICS ARTIST'S EDITION will have two covers: cover A featurin

(W) Paolo Baron (A/CA) Ernesto Carbonetti Amid the intense colors of a foreign land, JIM LIVES is the story of a man searching for his son - a correspondent for a popular American newspaper - who vanished into thin air after sending one last, enigmatic message: 'Jim Morrison isn't dead. He's hiding out in Italy. I saw him with my own eyes.' Come along with the creators of PAUL IS DEAD as they reveal the second chapter in their conspiracy trilogy: a new, fascinating vision of the most mysterious legend in the history of rock that envisions what happened 'When the Music's Over.'

(W) David Hine, Brian Haberlin (A/CA) Brian Haberlin, Geirrod Van Dyke In this adaptation of the JULES VERNE classic, set in the year 2717, the Lighthouse is a supercomputer the size of a skyscraper that guides spacecraft through a turbulent sea of wormholes. Maria Vasquez has chosen this isolated base to escape her troubled past, but now she and her glitchy nanny bot, Moses, are the only ones who can stop a crew of murderous pirates from seizing the most devastating weapons ever created. COLLECTS JULES VERNE'S LIGHTHOUSE #1-5

(W) Joe Casey (A) Ryan Quackenbush (CA) Ryan Quackenbush, Sonia Harris THE SURPRISE SEQUEL TO 2011?s BUTCHER BAKER THE RIGHTEOUS MAKER!Meet Daniel Dizzy Baker, a gonzo journalist chasing superhuman stories in a world that's left superheroes behind. Stumbling onto the ultimate story, Baker embarks on a personal vision quest where his past and his future violently collide.CollectsJUNIOR BAKER THE RIGHTEOUS FAKER#1-5

(W/A/CA) Jimmie Robinson A new hero rises from mountains of consumer waste, the massive homeless population, and devastating climate change. Some call the hero a myth, an urban legend, but others know that it?s the JUNK RABBIT come to life! JIMMIE ROBINSON brings a new take to the dystopian tale of how climate disaster alters not only our world, but also the heroes that literally rise from it. Swamp Thing meets RoboCop! Collects JUNK RABBIT #1-6

(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Throughout history, unlikely and strange heroes have risen and fallen, their identities and lives a secret. But for a Great Evil to be stopped, their stories must be told. They are The Unnamed fighting The Unknown War.From the explosive pages of GEIGER comes JUNKYARD JOE! The world knows him from the comic strip by recently retired cartoonist Muddy Davis, but the truth stretches back to the Vietnam War. The tragedies of combat and visions of a strange robot soldier that saved Muddy?s life there still haunt him. But dreams become reality when Joe mysteriously shows up on Muddy?s doorstep, warning of a new impending war.Bonus material includes an exploration of the creative process, variant cover art, and more!Collects JUNKYARD JOE #1-6

(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Throughout history, unlikely and strange heroes have risen and fallen, their identities and lives a secret. But for a Great Evil to be stopped, their stories must be told. They are The Unnamed fighting The Unknown War.From the explosive pages of GEIGER comes JUNKYARD JOE! The world knows him from the comic strip by recently retired cartoonist Muddy Davis, but the truth stretches back to the Vietnam War. The tragedies of combat and visions of a strange robot soldier that saved Muddy?s life there still haunt him. But dreams become reality when Joe mysteriously shows up on Muddy?s doorstep, warning of a new impending war.Bonus material includes an exploration of the creative process, variant cover art, and more!Collects JUNKYARD JOE #1-6

(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Throughout history, unlikely and strange heroes have risen and fallen, their identities and lives a secret. But for a Great Evil to be stopped, their stories must be told. They are The Unnamed fighting The Unknown War. From the explosive pages of GEIGER comes JUNKYARD JOE! The world knows him from the comic strip by recently retired cartoonist Muddy Davis, but the truth stretches back to the Vietnam War. The tragedies of combat and visions of a strange robot soldier that saved Muddy's life there still haunt him. But dreams become reality when Joe mysteriously shows up on Muddy's doorstep, warning of a new impending war. Collects JUNKYARD JOE #1-6

(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Frank Quitely The children of the world's greatest superheroes may never be able to fill their parents' shoes. When the family becomes embattled by infighting, one branch stages an uprising and another goes into hiding. How long can the world survive when one family's super-powered problems explode onto the global stage? Just in time for the launch of the prequel series JUPITER'S CIRCLE comes this collected edition from storytelling masters MILLAR and QUITELY. Collects JUPITER'S LEGACY #1-5

(W) Mark Millar (A) Wilfredo Torres, Davide Gianfelice (CA) Frank Quitely In mid-century America, the world's greatest superheroes face epic threats in public while battling private scandals behind closed doors. Now adapted into a big-budget Netflix Original series, get in on the ground floor with one of the most critically acclaimed superhero series of the past 10 years. COLLECTS JUPITER'S CIRCLE #1-6

(W) Mark Millar (A) Wilfredo Torres & Various (CA) Frank Quitely By day, they are the world's greatest heroes. By night, they struggle with the same problems as the rest of us, and as the pressure increases on these super-celebrities, one of the team breaks away to become embroiled in the social unrest and political upheaval of America in the 1960s. You've never read a book like JUPITER'S LEGACY before, now a major Netflix Original series. COLLECTS JUPITER'S CIRCLE, VOL. 2 #1-6

(W) Mark Millar (A) Wilfredo Torres & Various (CA) Frank Quitely By day, they are the world's greatest heroes. By night, they struggle with the same problems as the rest of us, and as the pressure increases on these super-celebrities, one of the team breaks away to become embroiled in the social unrest and political upheaval of America in the 1960s. You've never read a book like JUPITER'S LEGACY before, now a major Netflix Original series. COLLECTS JUPITER'S CIRCLE, VOL. 2 #1-6

(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Frank Quitely Set one generation after the previous volume, America's superheroes have all had children, but can they ever fill their parents' shoes? More interested in celebrity and corporate sponsorship, the beautiful, twenty-something heroes of the modern era only want to be famous. However, worse is their political aspirations and a plan to take control away from a fallible and weak humanity. COLLECTS JUPITER'S LEGACY #1-5.

(W) Mike Millar (A/CA) Frank Quitely The superheroes have taken over the world, and only the supervillains can save us from their disastrous mistakes and monumental hubris. Hutch and Chloe have been in hiding with their son, but now they're gathering a team of supervillains to go back to America to retake the White House in the name of all humanity. This is a must-read modern classic! COLLECTS JUPITER'S LEGACY, VOL. 2 #1-5

(W/A/CA) Jesus Orellana A sturdy commentary on growing up amid chaotic times, finding strength in community, and forging a better future with strength and commitment. —AIPT In a future where a deadly virus kills everyone upon reaching adulthood, teenagers are confined to massive medical facilities—until a mysterious new patient arrives and reveals a shocking secret. SARA is locked up in El Castillo, a fortress for troubled youth ruled with an iron fist by a retired military officer. Everything changes with the arrival of a mysterious new patient who reveals a shocking secret: the virus isn't killing them; it is giving them telekinetic abilities that the adults are desperately trying to suppress with medication and experimental surgeries. In a race against time, they decide to use their newfound powers to escape. But when the adults find out, they will discover that not only are their lives at stake, but also the fate of the human race. Visionary filmmaker JESÚS ORELLANA (Rosa) storms into comics with a thrilling and fast-paced graphic novel that seamlessly bridges the gap between fil

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Kagan McLeod HOLY COW THE CHEAPEST IMAGE TRADE YET AT $9.98! That's 'Chip Cheap?'! Keith Kanaga crash lands on KAPTARA, a world filled with danger and weird danger and dangerous weirdos! And if he can't survive, then Earth, the place where YOU live, is doomed! Come check out this sci-fi comedy from CHIP ZDARSKY (Sex Criminals) and KAGAN McLEOD (Infinite Kung-Fu) that everyone is calling 'published!' Collects KAPTARA #1-5

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Kagan McLeod CHIP ZDARSKY (Batman,** PUBLIC DOMAIN**) and KAGAN McLEOD (Infinite Kung Fu, Cobra Kai) are BACK with the conclusion of their ?beloved? ?science? fiction series!Astronaut KEITH KANGA, trapped on the planet of Kaptara, is trying to find his way home, but a planetary war is really messing with that!Collects KAPTARA: UNIVERSAL TRUTHS #1-6

(W/A/CA) Guillem March NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST NEW COMICS OF 2022 Bold, intimate, and deeply human?this original graphic novel challenges what we think we know about life, death, and everything in between. Spanish writer and artist GUILLEM MARCH is best known for his ongoing, extensive work with DC Comics on?_Batman, Catwoman,?_and?Harley Quinn?and has worked as an artist on several graphic novels including the English editions of Monika with Titan Comics and The Dream with Europe Comics. Here, he takes up his pen for an edgy new volume about a highly unconventional angel named Karmen and the young woman she takes under her wing when a case of heartbreak strikes hard. Packed with surprises and metaphysics, this gorgeously drawn series deploys tenderness and humor as it dives deep into topics that matter. Collects KARMEN #1-5.

(W/A/CA) Wes Craig A deadly new threat emerges from the Robot Empire, and following their disastrous last mission, Kaya and Jin are forced to travel a road of thieves, assassins, and worse in KAYA and THE DRAGON ROAD. Collects KAYA #19-24

(W/A/CA) Wes Craig When Kaya, Razel, and Jin encounter the cruel reality behind the Robot Empire?s power, they must choose whether to run or fight. Sacrifices will be made, beloved characters return, and the bond between brother and sister will be put to its ultimate test in this brand new epic that will spin Kaya's tale in a completely new direction! Collects Kaya #25-30 SELECT PRAISE FOR?KAYA: ?There is literally nothing in comics I love more than being introduced into a strange new world inhabited by characters you very quickly grow to love. KAYA is that. A whole load of that.???ROBERT KIRKMAN,?THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE ?One of my favorite storytellers, taking us on a human and fantastical adventure. For the characters, this is a journey across a desert, but for us, it?s an oasis of joy.???KIERON GILLEN,_?THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, DIE_

(W/A/CA) Wes Craig Kaya?s worst fear has come true: her little brother, Jin, has been kidnapped. Now, despite everything she?s already been through, she?ll have no choice but to enter the Kingdom of the MUTANTS to get him back.?With unexpected allies in tow, a wild adventure begins in the strange and sinister POISON-LANDS! Collects KAYA #7-11

(W/A/CA) Wes Craig Kaya and Jin barter a deal with a band of pirates that can deliver them to their long-dreamed-of safe harbor. But to earn their passage, first they?ll have to track down a rebellious princess in a city on the edge of revolution!?KAYA is the ongoing all-ages title we?ve been waiting for! Combining the wonder of JEFF SMITH?s Bone with the adventure of KAZU KIBUSHI's Amulet, KAYA is a perfect example of a comic that can hook anyone AND keep them coming back every month.?Patrick Brower, Challengers Comics + Conversation, ChicagoKAYA is effortlessly great. A beautiful apocalyptic fantasy where master storyteller WES CRAIG pulls you in right from page one.?CHIP ZDARSKY (PUBLIC DOMAIN, Batman, Daredevil)KAYA introduces readers to an exciting and vibrant world with a one-of-a-kind creator at the helm. WES CRAIG is taking us to new places in both writing and art while doing it in astounding fashion. CHECK THIS OUT!?DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON (DO A POWERBOMB!, TRANSFORMERS)2023 Ringo Award nominee for Best Kids Comic and Best CartoonistCollects KAYA #12-17

(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) John Romita This month marks 10 YEARS OF KICK-ASS-the greatest superhero comic of all time! That also means it's been 10 years since Hit-Girl, the world's deadliest tween assassin, exploded onto the scene to slaughter super villains and serve hot justice to the scum of New York City. In KICK-ASS: THE DAVE LIZEWSKI YEARS, VOL. 2, she trains a novice Kick-Ass in the lethal fighting styles she learned from Big Daddy. In return, Kick-Ass is helping her survive middle school...without any bloodshed. When Kick-Ass gets benched, Hit-Girl has to take on the mafia solo. Collects HIT-GIRL #1-5

(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) John RomitaJr KICK-ASS IS BACK-ready to wipe out the city's criminal lowlives, destroy its gangs, and save its communities from decay. But there's a new face beneath the old mask, a new figure wearing that famous green and yellow spandex. Who is this new vigilante superhero? Who can fill Dave Lizewski's shoes? WHO IS THE NEW KICK-ASS? Find out in the first collection of KICK-ASS: THE NEW GIRL. MARK MILLAR and JOHN ROMITA JR. reunite for the next chapter of the greatest superhero comic of all time. Collects KICK-ASS: THE NEW GIRL #1-6

(W) Steve Niles (A/CA) Marcelo Frusin Kick-Ass is taking over. Patience has wiped out Hoops Lucero and seized control of his criminal operations, feeding money back into the neighborhood. But not everyone's happy with Kick-Ass' new power, and her old enemies have been lying in wait. Violencia's set to bust out of jail and get his bloody revenge on your favorite superhero. Collects KICK-ASS #7-12

(W) Steve Niles (A/CA) Marcelo Frusin After the bloody defeat of Violencia and Santos, there's no rest for Kick-Ass. She now has a criminal empire at her fingertips, and bags of blood money at her disposal. New threats emerge from out of town as she destroys Russian meth labs and rattles the Mexican cartels. Can she take down her enemies, keep her family alive, and keep her identity secret? Collects KICK-ASS #13-18

(W) Steve Niles (A) Marcelo Frusin (CA) John Romita It's Kick-Ass versus Hit-Girl. Mindy screeches into Albuquerque to kill the Dave imposter who's been running gangs in New Mexico. Old superhero allies become enemies as Hit-Girl sets out to avenge Dave and stop Patience's criminal operations for good. Can Patience survive, hunted by the best assassin in the business? And could she kill a child to save herself? Collects KICK-ASS VS. HIT-GIRL #1-5

(W) Joe Kelly (A/CA) Ilya When the pioneering 'First Family in Space' takes a catastrophic wrong turn on their maiden voyage, they crash on a dangerous alien planet. Their 21st century know-how is useless against the harsh environment, and survival seems unlikely, until they meet a strange ally...a mysterious orphan boy who's short on temper but big on survival skills. This heartfelt adventure is the brainchild of Man of Action Entertainment (Big Hero 6, Ben 10) founder JOE KELLY (I KILL GIANTS, FOUR EYES) and lauded British cartoonist ILYA. Trim size -- 6' x 9'

(W/A/CA) Tom Parkinson-Morgan In this collection of the first story arc of the popular webcomic Kill Six Billion Demons, sorority sister Allison Ruth must travel to Throne, the ancient city at the center of the multiverse, in an epic bid to save her boyfriend from the clutches of the seven evil kings that rule creation. Includes excerpts from in-universe religious texts, stories, and more.

(W/A/CA) Tom Parkinson-Morgan In this collection of the first story arc of the popular webcomic Kill Six Billion Demons, sorority sister Allison Ruth must travel to Throne, the ancient city at the center of the multiverse, in an epic bid to save her boyfriend from the clutches of the seven evil kings that rule creation. Includes excerpts from in-universe religious texts, stories, and more.

(W/A/CA) Tom Parkinson-Morgan In this collection of the second major arc of the popular webcomic KILL SIX BILLION DEMONS, woefully out-of-place sorority sister Allison Ruth and angelic lawman '82 White Chain' must struggle against their own fears in a fateful clash with one of the seven evil masters of creation.

(W/A/CA) Tom Parkinson-Morgan In this collection of the second major arc of the popular webcomic KILL SIX BILLION DEMONS, woefully out-of-place sorority sister Allison Ruth and angelic lawman '82 White Chain' must struggle against their own fears in a fateful clash with one of the seven evil masters of creation.

(W/A/CA) Tom Parkinson-Morgan In this collection of the third chapter of the popular webcomic KILL SIX BILLION DEMONS, sorority sister and possible inheritor to the universe Allison Ruth must battle her way to the depths of an infinite treasure fortress in search of a long-lost friend, confronting not only the dark, criminal past of her closest companion, but also the depths of her own inner lust for power.

(W/A/CA) Tom Parkinson-Morgan In the fourth chapter of the popular webcomic KILL SIX BILLION DEMONS, heir to the multiverse Allison Ruth must grapple with the limits to her own strength as she enters the world's deadliest multiversal fighting tournament in a desperate struggle against the god-king Solomon David.

(W/A/CA) Tom Parkinson Morgan Sorority sister Allison Ruth has seen it all. Ripped away from her comfortable and mundane life to Throne, the multiversal metropolis at the center of all worlds, she has been unwittingly swept up in an ancient feud between tyrannical god-kings, the host of a power she neither understands nor controls. She has broken into the grand palace of the Blood Flower, plunged the depths of the vault of the grand dragon Mammon, and fought tooth and nail in god-emperor Solomon's inter dimensional martial arts tournament. But now the sky seethes with fire. The most powerful demiurge, Jagganoth, the Wheel Turning King, has returned with his swords unsheathed, and the simmering anger between the rulers of the Red City threatens to boil over into all out war. A war she may not survive.

(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Sean Phillips, Elizabeth Breitweiser (CA) Sean Phillips BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS bestselling series is finally collected under one cover! Grad student Dylan must kill one person who deserves it every month, and the deeper he gets in, the more he realizes how many people there are that deserve it.Catcher in the Ryemeets**Death Wish**in a dark take on the vigilante genre that became a cracked reflection of the world around us.This deluxe paperback edition contains 20 issues ofKILL OR BE KILLED, as well as the covers and a new afterword by ED BRUBAKER.

(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Sean Phillips, Elizabeth Breitweiser (CA) Sean Phillips The darkly twisted story of a young man forced to kill bad people, and how he struggles to keep his secret as it slowly begins to ruin his life and the lives of his friends and loved ones. Both a thriller and a deconstruction of vigilantism, KILL OR BE KILLED is unlike anything this award-winning team has done before. Collects KILL OR BE KILLED #1-4

(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Sean Phillips, Elizabeth Breitweiser (CA) Sean Phillips Brubaker and Phillips' bestselling series keeps on hitting, as our vigilante hero goes deeper into the darkness, and the NYPD begin to realize there's a masked man killing bad guys all over town. Both a thriller and a deconstruction of vigilantism, KILL OR BE KILLED is unlike anything this award-winning team has done before. Collects KILL OR BE KILLED #5-10