Only $4.99 in Direct Market Stores! In the aftermath of 'War of the Witchblades,' Sara Pezzini must reclaim the full mantle of the Witchblade and come to terms with her dark actions. In this first volume of the 'Redemption' trade line, readers are reintroduced to Sara, boyfriend and partner, Patrick Gleason, and the strange, supernatural world of the Witchblade. Fans are also re-introduced to Aphrodite IV, the emerald haired cyborg assassin. This volume collects issues #131-135 by long time writer Ron Marz (Artifacts) and artistic partner Stjepan Sejic (Angelus) and is a perfect introductory volume for new readers. Also included in the volume is a cover gallery, behind the scenes sketches, designs, and more at a special introductory price point of $4.99 (only in comic shops)!

(W) Ivan Brandon (A/CA) Nic Klein In search of revenge or a way out, Abram Pollux crosses the grey line to the dark side of planet Ouro, where humanity has no place. Mysteries unravel in the second chapter of th brooding sci-fi epic. Collects DRIFTER #6-9

(W) M. M. Chen (A) Joe Benitez & Various (CA) Joe Benitez, Peter Steigerwald Lady Mechanika's investigation into the murders of 'undesirable' children in Mechanika City triggers an unexpected reaction from her subconscious self. Could the killer somehow be connected to Lady Mechanika's mysterious past? A great entry point for new readers into this imaginative steampunk series! COLLECTS LADY MECHANIKA: THE LOST BOYS OF WEST ABBEY #1-2

BACK IN PRINT! Reintroducing the outrageous story of THE PRO in a paperback version of the deluxe hardcover edition. Just when you think GARTH ENNIS has gone too far, just when you thought it was safe to walk the streets, just when you thought no one would go near the idea of the world's first superhero prostitute? here comes THE PRO! Plus, in 'The Pro Meets the Ho,' our plucky heroine faces a super-powered 'soiled dove' whose powers of perversion exceed the Pro's own!

(W) Wyatt Kennedy (A/CA) Luigi Formisano It's 2003, supernatural creatures casually exist amongst humans, and America is made up of 31 states. Vince Okonma has lost his parents, moved in with his secret mercenary cousin and his video game-making roommate, and befriended the greatest vampire who's ever lived. And that's just the first 20 pages.From WYATT KENNEDY (BOLERO) and newcomer LUIGI FORMISANO, a new vision of urban gothic adventure starts here! Welcome to Florida, where the youth is wasted on the young?Collects NIGHTS #1-6

SPECIAL LOW INTRODUCTORY PRICE! From the bestselling creators of 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' comes this smash-hit spy thriller with a unique new twist! When the world's greatest secret agent is killed, all evidence points to Velvet Templeton, the personal secretary to the Director of the Agency. But Velvet's got a dark secret buried in her past... because she's also the most dangerous woman alive.

(W) Nick Spencer (A) Joe Eisma (CA) Rodin Esquejo Collecting the 'Assembly' arc! Everything converges as Casey challenges the Academy's favorite in the Student Council elections, while Ike and Jake confront the demons in their pasts. The run-up to the explosive Season 2 finale begins here! Collects MORNING GLORIES #43-46

(W/A/CA) Jeff Lemire In his most ambitious and most personal project to date, JEFF LEMIRE spins the captivating and engaging story of a family from the small factory town of Royal City and the ghosts that haunt them. In a return to the literary and thematic territory of LEMIRE's breakthrough graphic novel Essex County, ROYAL CITY follows Patrick Pike, a fading literary star who reluctantly returns to the once-thriving factory town where he grew up. Patrick is quickly drawn back into the dramas of his two adult siblings, his overbearing mother, and his browbeaten father, all of whom are still haunted by different versions of his youngest brother, Tommy, who drowned decades ago. As each member of the family struggles to keep themselves above water, it quickly becomes clear that Tommy's death isn't the only dark secret tearing the town, and this family, apart at the seams. Can each member of the Pike family come to terms with their own guilt over Tommy's death, and make peace with the many versions of Tommy that still haunt them, or will they all be dragged down below the river along

Before PvP, before TRUTH, JUSTIN AND THE AMERICAN WAY… there was CAPTAIN AMAZING. Follow the debut adventure of this determined little hero as he fights for the right to be sole protector of Metro City. Collects some of SCOTT KURTZ's earliest work from his 1995 mini-comic as well as comic strips from his college newspaper days. A must for PvP fans interested in the origins of Scott's work.

(W/A/CA) Sina Grace The dirtiest, flirtiest BFFs in comics are back, and holy moly are they in dire straits! After getting brutally rebuffed by the most influential dudes in Lost Angeles, Rockstar and Softboy pack their bags and GO TO SPACE. Acclaimed creator SINA GRACE revisits the 2022 fan-favorite comic for more hijinx than ever before! How, a world away from the world, can these two get into more trouble and learn more about their exquisite friendship!? Only one way to find out!

Enrique returns to the School of Five Weapons, but things have changed. The Nurse has been poisoned. The teachers hate him. There's a new principal in charge, and the real Tyler Shainline is in school. Enrique will have to use his sharp mind to unravel these mysteries and come out on top. Join artist and writer JIMMIE ROBINSON as he rings the school bell on an adventure that'll keep you guessing to the very end.

(W) Bryan Hill (A/CA) Isaac Goodhart Does everyone deserve redemption? As the FBI tightens its noose around Eden, Mark and his mother Laura must either choose to let one of their own suffer at the hands of revenge, or help him take a stand against his enemies...the Aryan Brotherhood. Collects POSTAL #13-16

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Charlie Adlard & Various (CA) Charlie Adlard, Dave Stewart ADVANCE SOLICIT After being betrayed by members of his own community, Rick Grimes charts a new course and marshals his forces against the Whisperers. Collects THE WALKING DEAD #151-156

Out on their own, danger lurking around every corner, our ragged band of survivors tries to live long enough to reach Washington D.C... but at what cost? Collects THE WALKING DEAD #55-60

(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) Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott, Melissa Flores, Mat Groom (A) Marcello Costa, Abel, French Carlomagno, Erica D?Urso (CA) Francesco Manna A struggling writer finds a miniature black hole after moving back in with his parents. A rebellious teenager inherits a superhero mantle from his estranged father. A troubled veteran suits back up to fight a tech conglomerate out of her home. In the city of tomorrow, a skeptical student is chosen by a magical bracelet powered by belief.Welcome to the MASSIVE-VERSE, the thrilling new universe of Image superheroes! This action-packed sampler collects the first issues of RADIANT BLACK, ROGUE SUN, THE DEAD LUCKY, and INFERNO GIRL RED at the bargain price of $9.99?a perfect entry point for new readers!Collects RADIANT BLACK #1, ROGUE SUN #1, THE DEAD LUCKY #1, and INFERNO GIRL RED: BOOK ONE #1

(W) Jonathan David Goff (A) Khary Randolph (CA) Greg Capullo ACTION! ADVENTURE! THE END OF THE WORLD! Collected in trade paperback for the first time! Al Simmons takes on the mantle of SPAWN X, joining forces with the Redeemer and the mechanical Omega Spawn. Together, they face infamous villains, determined to prevent them from seizing the notorious 13 Relics of Ruin. This edition also features a special 22-page story about the Phlebiac Brothers, showcasing the crafty minions as they finally break free from limbo. Includes behind-the-scenes pages that expand upon the story seen in the original webcomic, creative team interviews, and a look at the creative process of bringing a traditionally dark character into the much more colorful, action-packed world of Saturday morning cartoons-style adventures. Additional features include a gallery of covers and artwork from behind the scenes. Collects ADVENTURES OF SPAWN #1 (the Director’s Cut edition) & #2

(W) Mark Millar (A) Peter Gross (CA) Jodie Muir 'CHOSEN.' After surviving a freak accident, a twelve-year-old boy discovers he's the returned Jesus Christ. He can turn water into wine, make the crippled walk...he can even raise the dead. How will he deal with his destiny and lead the world through a conflict that's been thousands of years in the making? Collects AMERICAN JESUS: CHOSEN #1-3

(W) Mark Millar (A) Peter Gross (CA) Jodie Muir AMERICAN JESUS returns with 'THE NEW MESSIAH.' A virgin pregnancy in '70s New York leads a young couple to flee for their lives as evil forces close in to destroy them. Yet more bloodshed lies ahead for their daughter, Catalina, who refuses to accept her destiny as the savior of mankind. Collects AMERICAN JESUS: THE NEW MESSIAH #1-3

(W) Bryan Hill (A/CA) Jeff Spokes In the near future, Los Angeles is a city on the brink of evolution, struggling with a new wave of terror powered by black market technology. Enter Aphrodite V: a fugitive from her masters, seeking individuality and purpose. She is the bleeding edge of biomechanics? and Los Angeles' best hope against a new enemy that seeks to become a god among machines. One machine wants to destroy the city. Another has come to save it. Only one will survive. Collects APHRODITE V #1-4

Collects APOCALYPSE AL #1-4 All too often, private investigator Allison Carter is the only one who stands between the rest of us and the end of the world. In her biggest and most dangerous case to date, Apocalypse Al must fight her way through a collection of some of the biggest lunatics this side of the abyss: mad prophets, techno-wizards, cybervoids, dead but still nagging relatives, undead boyfriends, zombie cops, trolls, and machine gun toting imps. See for yourself the horror awaiting her on the other side of the happiest place on Earth...which may also be the very last place on Earth for her and all of us.

Catch up on the Event of the Year! Discover the series that has everyone buzzing with this introductory priced trade paperback collection released to coincide with the beginning of the second chapter of the yearlong event! Separately, thirteen mystical Artifacts will guide the fate of the Universe. Together, thirteen Artifacts will end the Universe. When a mysterious antagonist kidnaps, Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado, Armageddon is put into motion. Starring virtually every character in the Top Cow Universe, this is a series for diehard fans and new readers alike. Written by Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and featuring art by Michael Broussard (The Darkness), this volume collects Artifacts #1-#4 along with the Free Comic Book Day #0 issue and a beautiful cover gallery, behind-the-scenes extras, and much more! ' It's loud, widescreen comic book mayhem that sticks to the roof of your brain' - 4 out 5 stars - Comic Book Resources '?dramatic and heavy?visually striking?' - Newsarama '?great writing and great art are in perfect tandem.'

(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Dustin Nguyen 10 years after the conclusion of DESCENDER, magic has taken the place of machinery, and the rules are very different indeed. Mila, daughter of Andy and Effie, spends her days exploring the lonely wilds of the planet Sampson and trying to stay out of the clutches of the evil disciples of the all-powerful vampire witch known only as Mother. But, just like her parents, Mila doesn't like to play by the rules, and when a certain robot pal of her dad's shows up, nothing will ever be the same! With all the scope and heart of the sci-fi classic, DESCENDER, powerhouse creative team JEFF LEMIRE and DUSTIN NGUYEN reunite to take readers on an unforgettable fantasy quest! Collects ASCENDER #1-5

(W) Tee Franklin (A) Jenn St-Onge, Joy San (CA) Genevieve Ft When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari both married young men and had families. Decades later, now in their mid-'60s, Hazel and Mari reunite again at a church bingo hall. Realizing their love for each other is still alive, what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. From TEE FRANKLIN (NAILBITER's 'THE OUTFIT,' Love is Love) and JENN ST-ONGE (Jem & The Misfits), BINGO LOVE is a touching story of love, family, and resiliency that spans over 60 years. 'A towering emotional achievement. BINGO LOVE is the graphic novel I didn't know I couldn't live without.' -GAIL SIMONE

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Valentine De Landro & Various (CA) Valentine De Landro SPECIAL LOW INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF $9.99! Eisner Award-nominated writer KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (PRETTY DEADLY, Captain Marvel) and VALENTINE DE LANDRO (X-Factor) present the premiere volume of BITCH PLANET, their critically acclaimed and deliciously vicious sci-fi satire. Think Margaret Atwood meets Inglourious Basterds. Discussion guide included. Collects BITCH PLANET #1-5

(W) Jason Latour, Ivan Brandon (A/CA) Greg Hinkle, Matt Wilson Zelda's about to start a war of dreams. In the days when story and reality were one, the old blood - people with the power to shape stories - built a new world to escape the future we all came to live in. Generations later, Zelda rejects the old blood's dreams and escapes into our world to run from destiny. But destiny has a nasty way of catching up to you. From the creators of Spider-Gwen, SOUTHERN BASTARDS, DRIFTER, and AIRBOY, comes a new fantasy where heroes are hard to find. Collects BLACK CLOUD #1-5.

(W) Greg Rucka (A/CA) Nicola Scott SPECIAL LOW INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF $9.99 Rowan Black is a detective with the Portsmouth PD... and a witch, two aspects of her life she has struggled to keep separate. Now someone is targeting Rowan, someone who knows her secrets and means to expose her... or worse. Collects BLACK MAGICK #1-5

Collects BLACK SCIENCE #1-6 SPECIAL LOW INTRODUCTORY PRICE! Anarchist scientist Grant McKay has done the impossible! Using the Pillar, he has punched a hole through the barriers between dimensions, allowing travel to all possible universes. But now Grant and his team are trapped in the folds of infinity, the Pillar sending them careening through a million universes of unimaginable adventure, sanity-flaying danger and no way home... Collecting BLACK SCIENCE #1-6, the first mind-warping chapter of the critically acclaimed sci-fi epic by superstar creative team of writer RICK REMENDER (Uncanny Avengers, Captain America) and artist MATTEO SCALERA (Secret Avengers).

(W) Bryan Hill (A/CA) Rhoald Marcellius In a near future, a sprawling megalopolis sees the rise of 'Boneheads,' parkour gangs that use neuro-linked helmets to augment their abilities and live for the thrill of physical risk. As a gang war threatens to tear the city apart, a mysterious Bonehead rises-a man with no past that might be the key to saving the city's future. From writer BRYAN HILL (POSTAL) and artist RHOALD MARCELLIUS (Marvel: Contest of Champions) comes a story about technological and human revolution. Collects BONEHEAD #1-4.

Tony Chu is a detective with a secret. A weird secret. Tony Chu is Cibopathic, which means he gets psychic impressions from whatever he eats. It also means he's a hell of a detective, as long as he doesn't mind nibbling on the corpse of a murder victim to figure out whodunit, and why. He's been brought on by the Special Crimes Division of the FDA, the most powerful law enforcement agency on the planet, to investigate their strangest, sickest, and most bizarre cases.

(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Sean Murphy SPECIAL LOW INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF $9.99! Corbin Quinn and Danny Reilly are time travelers whose plans go off-course, leading to wild adventures in the time-stream. Collects CHRONONAUTS #1-4

(W) John Layman (A/CA) Dan Boultwood Tony Chu is a cibopath, able to get psychic impressions from what he eats. Saffron Chu is a cibopars, able to learn secrets from who she eats with. Tony is a cop. Saffron is a criminal. They are brother and sister, and they are on a collision course. Spinning out of the Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling series CHEW, comes CHU, a felonious new food-noir about cops, crooks, cooks & clairvoyants. Collects CHU #1-5.

(W) Brad Guigar (A) Chris Giarrusso, Scott McMahon (CA) Chris Giarrusso TALES FROM THE CON is an uproarious take on the world of comic books and conventions. Fanboys, fangirls, cosplayers, retailers, volunteers, and pros collide on the convention floor (and beyond) to prove that comic conventions are one part festival, two parts group therapy. Wrapping up a mega-successful run of over four years online, where it has entertained hundreds of thousands of fans, THE COMPLETE TALES FROM THE CON collects every single strip ever published online, along with some unpublished strips as well! Collects the complete FOUR-plus-year run of TALES FROM THE CON strips along with bonus material.

(W) Jay Faerber (A) Scott Godlewski (CA) Scott Godlewski, Ron Riley 'Copperhead is the best Image debut of the year and my favorite new comic.' - Brian K. Vaughan (SAGA, Y - THE LAST MAN) Welcome to Copperhead, a grimy mining town on the edge of a backwater planet. Single mom Clara Bronson is the new sheriff, and on her first day she'll have to contend with a resentful deputy, a shady mining tycoon, and a family of alien hillbillies. And did we mention the massacre?

(W) Kyle Higgins, Alec Siegel (A) Rod Reis (CA) Trevor McCarthy The Chicago Organized Workers League once stood as a beacon of hope against an epidemic of organized crime and an unbeatable 'brotherhood' of Super-Villains. Now, in 1962, the union faces a disillusioned public, scandal, and a new era of threats. Here's what the press has been saying about the hit new series: 'A down and dirty Mad Men meets Heroes in '60s Chicago.'-Entertainment Weekly 'A gorgeous book, and the story is just as captivating as the art.'-The AV Club 'There's a touch of Mad Men's style and sex appeal as well as Watchmen's serious approach to heroes...Stunning.'-Mental Floss Collects issues #1-5 of the breakout series.

(W) Sean Lewis (A/CA) Caitlin Yarsky Women are going missing in the City of Lost Girls, a border town in the desert. Officer Frank Coffey is trying to get to the bottom of this when he meets Red, a 13-year-old girl with a katana blade and a mission: murder the Werewolves stalking the border and picking women off one by one. When it's discovered that the Wolves are the men of these villages, both Red and Officer Coffey are thrown together in a thriller of mythic proportions with the lives of their friends and loved ones in the balance. Kill Bill meets The Howling in this epic by creators SEAN LEWIS and CAITLIN YARSKY. Collects COYOTES #1-4

(W) John Arcudi (A) Dale Eaglesham, Brian O'Connel (CA) Dale Eaglesham ADVANCE SOLICIT Oxel Karnhus is a private detective like no other. With the face of a brute and the broken heart of a child, he navigates the mean streets of 1980s Manhattan in four neo-noir tales that test his courage, his wits, and his ethical core. Fan-favorite artist DALE EAGLESHAM provides the fully rendered pencil art, faithfully reproduced for the first time in this new edition. Also includes an additional story illustrated by BRIAN O'CONNEL with remastered dialogue by Eisner-nominated writer JOHN ARCUDI, plus pinups by some of comics' best artists. Collects THE CREEP #1-4, originally published in Dark Horse Presents