Ron Marz continues his rave-receiving run in Witchblade issues #86-92. The enigmatic Curator continues to give Gleason and Sara just enough information to leave them with more questions until the origin of the Blade is revealed to Sara in issue #92. Keu Cha, Chris Bachalo, Mike Choi, Brandon Peterson, Marc Silvestri, Eric Basaldua, Francis Manapul, Darwyn Cooke, J. Michael Linsner, Bart Sears, Luke Ross AND George Perez join together to create one of the most beautiful stories of Witchblade history!

(W) Ales Kot (A) Ricardo Lopez Ortiz, Lee Loughridge (CA) Ricardo Lopez Ortiz, Tom Muller Five years later: Antoine Wolfe is in prison, Anita Christ is nearly eighteen years old, and the apocalypse is coming. As their paths cross again, histories collide, and dead come alive. A new chapter of the pulp fantasy horror saga begins-and drags you to? well, it's not hell yet, but close. Collects WOLF #5-9

(W) Rory McConville (A) Joe Palmer, Chris O'Halloran (CA) Declan Shalvey On the eve of their retirement, two hitmen - Cosmo and Arthur Pryce - drive through the Texas countryside with the infamous Little Harkness in the trunk of their car. The brothers are meant to deliver Harkness to their boss, but matters become complicated when Arthur's recklessness jeopardises Cosmo's retirement plans and puts a target on their backs. A tragicomic crime tale of family loyalty and broken dreams from RORY McCONVILLE (Judge Dredd) and JOE PALMER (2000 AD).

Bomb Queen rises to wreak havoc in a techno-dependent future, but this utopia is protected by the ultimate hero: ShadowHawk! Will the evil Queen rule the world in this sci-fi thriller or will the hero save humanity from destruction? Join Jimmie Robinson as he breaks the mold in this unpredictable saga. Collects BOMB QUEEN VII #1-4 plus 'Beyond Bomb Queen' a retrospective of JIMMIE ROBINSON's career and a preview of his new book, FIVE WEAPONS!

(W) Nathan Edmondson (A) Konstantin Novosadov & Various (CA) Konstantin Novosadov Winslow is a troubled boy with a recurring dream. When mysterious alien figures show up to literally dissolve the memories out of Winslow's mind, Winslow realizes that his dream may be the most important memory in the world, and one that has been wiped from the collective minds of everyone on earth. Collects THE DREAM MERCHANT #1-5

13-year-old Tyler has a problem. He's a pacifist enrolled in a school for young assassins. His father is a legendary hitman but, worst of all, he has a secret that can get him killed. Tyler is optimistic because he has a unique weapon that nobody can beat-his razor sharp mind. An adventure that'll keep you guessing to the very end! Collects FIVE WEAPONS #1-5, plus never-before-seen extras!

(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Marcos Martin, Muntsa Vicente (CA) Marcos Martin BOOK TWO is finally here! A young adult detective hero finally grows up in this second volume of the genre-defying post-YA masterpiece from award-winning creators ED BRUBAKER (RECKLESS, FRIEND OF THE DEVIL, PULP, KILL OR BE KILLED) and MARCOS MARTIN (THE PRIVATE EYE, Daredevil), as well as acclaimed colorist MUNTSA VICENTE. Friday Fitzhugh's best friend and partner Lancelot Jones (the smartest boy in the world) has been killed, and the police in their small town of King's Hill are not up to the task of solving the crime. Now, Friday must pull herself out of her grief and hunt the cold winter night for justice-all on her own this time.

(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Marcos Mart?n, Muntsa Vicente (CA) Marcos Mart?n Yellowjackets__meetsThe Chilling Adventures of Sabrinain the third and final volume of thisgenre-defying, older-YA masterpiece trilogy from two of comics' most acclaimed talents!Friday Fitzhugh has been sent back to the night she first arrived in Kings Hill. But the question is why: to save Lancelot Jones, the smartest boy in the world, or to have to watch him die yet again? Is she traveling in time, or caught in a time loop? And what is the White Lady's secret plan for their town back in the present time? All will be revealed in the stunning final chapter of this post-YA masterpiece!

Welcome to Gladstone's School for World Conquerors, a top-secret academy for the children of the world's greatest super villains to learn the trade. Join us as Kid Nefarious, Mummy Girl, Martian Jones, Ghost Girl, and the infamous Skull brothers unearth the School's and their parents' hidden past. Collects GLADSTONE'S SCHOOL FOR WORLD CONQUERORS #1-6

(W/A/CA) Meredith McClaren New to the city of Cobble, Orio must depend on help wherever she can find it, but her assigned familiar Bauble has other interests. And as the two explore the walls of their city, they find that they are not the only new arrivals.

(W/A/CA) Meredith McClaren An important character is introduced (Abernathy) and an important character is separated (Bauble).

(W/A/CA) Meredith McClaren Adrift without Bauble, Orio returns to the only comfort she has left in the city of Cobble. But dark days have visited the city in her absence. And the mechanizations of single-minded men will threaten them further unless Orio can find it within herself to stop it. HINGES, BOOK 3: MECHANICAL MEN will conclude this fantasy webcomic series.

(W) H.S. Tak (A/CA) Isabella Mazzanti 'A must-read revenge tale.' -CBR 'Engrossing and entertaining. It's just incredibly well done.' -Comics Beat In Feudal-era Japan, a drifter with no prospects begins training in secret under Yasuke, a once-famous and now-disgraced warrior, as she struggles to find her place in a society entrenched in discrimination and violence. Combining the historical sweep and elegance of Kurosawa with the visceral action of Tarantino, this saga follows the trials and tribulations of a young female warrior who travels the country-side unendingly working to gain the rank of Samurai, a title no man, monster, or myth can give to her, but one that she will have to take. Collects HITOMI #1-5

(W) A.J. Lieberman (A) Mike Henderson (CA) Inaki Azpiazu There are those among us that can connect and manipulate the people around them into a hivemind state?like a beehive.?These people are called Hivers.?It?s not hypnotism.?It?s not some kind of drug.?It?s biological.?Sex.?Violence.?And Bees.?Welcome to The Hive.**?** Collects THE HIVE #1-4

(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Matteo Buffagni THE MAGIC ORDER and KING OF SPIES writer MARK MILLAR is back with his favorite creation Edison Crane, and this time he's brought along the amazing Star Wars artist MATTEO BUFFAGNI to blow you all away. Edison Crane is the world's smartest man, but what happens when he's targeted by an entire CLUB of geniuses who also fly too close to the sun? Meet THE ICARUS SOCIETY. Collects PRODIGY: THE ICARUS SOCIETY #1-5

(W/A/CA) Kyle Starks A NEW 6X9 EDITION OF THE EISNER-NOMINATED SEXCASTLE! Shane Sexcastle, formerly the World's Greatest Assassin, has paid his debt to society for killing the vice president. Leaving his violent past (also: prison) behind, he's decided to settle down and sell flowers in a small, quiet town-but that doesn't mean he'll tolerate the fools who think they run this town. An homage to to the likes of Die Hard, Road House, and '80s-era WWF wrestling, SEXCASTLE may just be the single greatest '80s action movie never made. 'Come for the action, stay for the laughs and the surprisingly poignant character work.'-The Onion's A.V. Club

(W) Bryan Lee O'Malley, Leslie Hung (A/CA) Leslie Hung FROM THE CREATOR OF SCOTT PILGRIM! Lottie Person is a glamorous fashion blogger living her best life in L.A. - at least that's what she wants you to think. CALIFORNIA SCREAMING finds Lottie putting the past behind her and trying to make the best of a bad situation - her life! Lottie's new bestie is an emotional roller coaster: first she died, and then she killed someone. Who will Caroline hurt next, and what is her brother Virgil doing here? What secret is Detective John Cho seeking in the desert? Why did Cutegirl ghost her sister? Is Normgirl really going to marry Ashley? And what in god's name did Sunny ever see in Charlene? These questions and many others may possibly be answered in SNOTGIRL, VOL. 2: CALIFORNIA SCREAMING! Collects SNOTGIRL #6-10.

(W) Bryan Lee O'Malley, Leslie Hung (A/CA) Leslie Hung The biggest fashion disaster in comics is back! Fashion blogger Lottie Person just wants to live up to her flawless online persona-but why is real life so much harder?

(W) Bryan Lee O'Malley (A/CA) Leslie Hung The hit Image Comics series returns! Fashion disaster Lottie Person is finally dating the girl of her dreams, but is she ignoring red flags? Romance, mystery, and comedy collide in this thrilling continuation of cult hit SNOTGIRL! Collects SNOTGIRL#16-20

(W) T.P. Louise, Ashley Wood, Chris Ryall (A) Ashley Wood, Nelson Daniel (CA) Ashley Wood **TALES OF SYZPENSE **presents two titanic tales of terror and turmoil! Up first, courtesy of Lore co-creators **T.P. LOUISE **and ASHLEY WOOD, the mystery of Les Mort 13 plays out on the surreal and mysterious island of Southport and a run-in with Eris, the goddess of strife?And then, ?Power is wasted on the young!? **CHRIS RYALL **and NELSON DANIEL present Dreamweaver, the story of an aging adventurer with a mystical secret who looks to pass on his abilities to the next generation of hero?until she has much greater success than he did and he decides he wants those abilities back at any cost.Collects TALES OF SYZPENSE #1-4

(W) Gerry Duggan (A/CA) Scott Buoncristiano, Tamra Bonvillain ADVANCE SOLICIT The hunt for a camera containing an undeveloped photo of the face of true evil threatens to wipe out New York City one chilly autumn evening. Doune Mahoney is the curator of a private collection of extremely dangerous cursed objects, and her night's about to go to hell. Werewolves, secret societies, blessed animals, cursed objects, and more, in a fantasy horror comedy from X-Men and Deadpool writer GERRY DUGGAN, your new favorite artist SCOTT BUONCRISTIANO, and color artist extraordinaire TAMRA BONVILLAIN. Take a deep dive into THE DARK ROOM, a world the creators will be returning to for many years. Includes the first appearance of your new favorite characters, including Walt, the dancing bones of Times Square, and his blessed boom box.

(W/A/CA) Matt Wagner The last of six volumes collecting MATT WAGNER's epic, modern-day fantasy trilogy, MAGE-BOOK THREE: THE HERO DENIED is the long-awaited conclusion to the saga of the reborn Pendragon, Kevin Matchstick. After his mystical enemies destroy his home and kidnap half his family, Kevin must return to his heroic path and again draw forth the power of Excalibur. Will the long-prophesied third Mage finally appear at last? Or will the Pendragon's fear for his family's safety leave the mysterious Fisher King a victim to the sinister schemes of the Umbra Mother and her Gracklethorns? Collects MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #9-15

NOW AVAILABLE IN SOFTCOVER! Young lovers Tubby and Vim want to escape - escape the mistakes they've made, the lives they've lived, and the dirty city weighing them down. Their plan is simple - all they have to do is rip-off Tubby's pals, the One Tricks - the toughest street gang in LA. If they pull it off, they're set for life. If not, their lives won't matter much anyway. Included in the 'Deep Cuts' section is a bounty of unpublished and rare work POPE did in the '90s, including the legendary 'Supertrouble' manga, created for Kodansha in Japan.

(W/A/CA) Farel Dalrymple Stuck in a small town with a broken-down van, Emily goes on a walk. After following some shady characters through subterranean tunnels, she discovers three video monitors showing stories from a magical present, dreamy past, and strange future. In this long-awaited sequel to the award-winning and critically acclaimed graphic novel POP GUN WAR: GIFT, author and creator of The Wrenchies, FAREL DALRYMPLE, revisits his world of surreal urban fantasy.

(W/A/CA) Erik Larsen Collected for the very first time! Savage Dragon rejoins the Chicago police force and his life will never be the same! Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #126-150

(W/A/CA) David Lapham The getaway is always the trickiest part of any heist. It gets even trickier when the one place you go to hide and the one person you're counting on hiding you is just about the worst place and worst person you could have ever picked. Is it self-sabotage or a secret plan of revenge? Collects STRAY BULLETS: SUNSHINE & ROSES #17-24

(W/A/CA) David Lapham A little boy learns too late that running your mouth can get you run over. A young babysitter gets in way over her head when she's hired tos it by a dangerous man with a dangerous request. A young couple's hopeful visit to the city turns to anything but when they step into the middle of a mob turf war and watch more than just friends die. And a young man just trying to help his hustler cousin out of a bad spot instead becomes the ultimate killer. These are only some of the eight stories comprising KILLERS, the newest arc in the ongoing world of STRAY BULLETS. Each story stands on its own but collectively they tell the twisted story of two teens -- Virginia and Eli -- both scarred by tragic childhood intersections with the Baltimore underworld, drawn together in the sleepy seaside town of Sandcastle, unable to escape their dark pasts....

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Marcos Martin COLLECTED IN HARDCOVER FOR THE FIRST TIME! Originally only available on PanelSyndicate.com, this oversized hardcover features a story firmly set in THE WALKING DEAD comic book continuity by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (SAGA, PAPER GIRLS) and MARCOS MARTIN (THE PRIVATE EYE, BARRIER).

(W) Simon Birks (A/CA) Willi Roberts Following the events of volume one, we return to a happier time in Hannah?s past. Dr. Hannah Curtis is seven years old and loves her father. With her sister away, she goes to bed dreaming of the presents she will open in the morning, not realizing the events about to unfold. But Hannah's resourceful and has help on the inside, and when she discovers what's truly happening, she runs to the only place she's told not to: into the Fracture itself.Collects ANTARCTICA #6-10

(W/A/CA) Erik Larsen Spawn, Ant, and Malcolm Dragon face their greatest challenge-ever! Battle Girl fights for her life in Dimension-X. Savage Dragon is released from jail. And Mr. Glum goes on trial. Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #217-222

(W) Stephanie Phillips (A) Josh George, John Kalisz (CA) Craig Cermak Pirate queen Anne Bonny is back with her crew of lady buccaneers after a harrowing escape from a Caribbean prison! But can they find a safe haven on land or sea after Calico Jack Rackham's betrayal and the governor's promise to hunt down and execute Anne? A MAN AMONG YE makes a splash as this action-packed second volume from writer STEPHANIE PHILLIPS (Harley Quinn) and artist JOSH GEORGE (2000AD Future Shock, Grimm Tales of Terror) hits the high seas! Collects A MAN AMONG YE #5-8

(W) Iolanda Zanfardino (A) Elisa Romboli (CA) Elisa Romboli, Iolanda Zanfardino A chaotic LGBTQ+ road trip! A workaholic scientist who wants to save the world and a woman who fears nothing but discovering her own destiny find themselves mixed up in a chaotic, on-the-road adventure through Europe. Will they manage to find a middle ground between their opposing ways of life-at least for long enough to complete their mission? And could this trip lead to an unexpected romance? Collects A THING CALLED TRUTH #1-5.

(W) Steve Niles (A/CA) Szymon Kudranski Terror is a town of monsters, its boundaries hidden from the world. You can only find Terror if you've been welcomed, but it may not let you leave. Henry West escaped Terror, rebuilding his life and finding true happiness in the human world. But when Henry's mother disappears, his father forces him back home, and old rivalries resurface as he begins to unravel the mystery. A TOWN CALLED TERROR is a family drama of monstrous proportions from cutting-edge horror creators STEVE NILES (30 Days of Night) and SZYMON KUDRANSKI (SPAWN, The Punisher). Collects A TOWN CALLED TERROR #1-6

(W) Matt Fraction (A/CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson The Connell family -- transformed into modern avatars of the Adventureman Mythos-- straddle the barrier between the Worlds of the way things were and the way things could be... but only one can become the World of the way things ARE. The secrets of sagas past will be revealed! Nothing will be the same! Collects Adventureman: Family Tree #1-3

(W) Alex Paknadel (A/CA) Caspar Wijngaard Writer ALEX PAKNADEL (DC vs. Vampires: All Out War), artist CASPAR WIJNGAARD (HOME SICK PILOTS), and letterer HASSAN OTSMANE-ELHAOU present a primal vision of humanity gone terribly wrong. In the distant future, a race of disembodied alien conquerors called the Operators moves from world to world, harvesting promising species for their most impressive physical traits. Their quest for ever-more-effective host bodies leads them to a forgotten research station, where animal specimens from a dead Earth, along with a small human boy named Helpless, have been collected and preserved in a savage artificial jungle environment. But as the Operators descend on the research station in search of an apex predator to harvest, they'll find more than they bargained for when they learn that Helpless is anything but! 'PAKNADEL's sharp mind and WIJNGAARD's vibrant art mesh brilliantly to create this brutal, fascinating, and visually stunning sci-fi world.' -JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH) Collects ALL AGAINST ALL #1-5

The year is 2098 in a THIRD WORLD AMERICA ravaged by economic collapse, environmental disaster, and internal conflict. Del, a young volunteer working triage at a field hospital, is abducted by a ruthless motorcycle gang. Her only hope is FALE, an ex-military private contractor hired to find and bring her home. ALMIGHTY is white-knuckle thrill ride that will have fans of the genre begging for more. Collects ALMIGHTY #1-5

(W) Patrick Kindlon (A/CA) Marco Ferrari A king from a lost kingdom has a message for the modern world: duck! After years of waging war on a polluting oil corp, Antioch decides it's time to prove a point. He turns himself in, prepared to expose the company in court. But prison is dangerous, and Antioch may not live to speak the truth. Guest-starring Frontiersman! Collects ANTIOCH #1-4

(W) Kurt Busiek (A/CA) Carlos Pacheco The classic fantasy-adventure epic. Young Fletcher Arrowsmith learns the true cost of war, in an alternate history where dragons and magic spells are as much a part of World War I as bullets and barbed wire. Collects ARROWSMITH, VOL. 1 #1-6

(W) Kurt Busiek (A/CA) Carlos Pacheco & Various ADVANCE SOLICIT In a world where World War One is fought with magic and dragons as much as bullets and trenches, young Fletcher Arrowsmith of the Overseas Aero Corps is sent on a secret mission into enemy territory, to find a mysterious ally and stop a deadly plan that could destroy all of Europe. Along the way, he'll deal with dangerous enemy sorcerers, werewolves, and trolls?and learn the true secrets behind magic and the war itself. Superstar creators KURT BUSIEK (ASTRO CITY, Marvels) & CARLOS PACHECO (X-Men, Avengers Forever, Superman) deliver a war, and a world, like none other. Collects ARROWSMITH: BEHIND ENEMY LINES #1-6.

Tom Judge was once a priest, responsible for lost souls. Now he is the bearer of the ancient, powerful Artifact called the Rapture, and responsible for the survival of the entire universe. Tom's only hope of preserving all creation is to gather the other Artifact bearers, and make a stand against the Darkness. It's a battle could cost Tom his own soul.