(W/A/CA) Adam Warren From comics kingpin Adam Warren comes Empowered, the sexy superhero comedy-except when it isn't-that pushes envelopes, crosses boundaries, and breaks a few buildings for good measure! Costumed crimefighter Empowered is trapped in a surreal nightmare scenario as her universe begins spontaneously rebooting again and again, with each variation more twisted and bizarre than the last! Can our befuddled superheroine somehow undo this inexplicable Neverending Reboot-while simultaneously steering her love life in a boldly polyamorous new direction with Thugboy and Ninjette!-or is this The End for Emp and her chaotically convulsing cosmos?

(W/A/CA) Various The celebrated animated series comes to book shelves! Revisit the habitants of Equestria and learn about the magic that friendship brings in this adaptation of the television series. This volume adapts the two-part 'Princess Twilight Sparkle!'

(W/A/CA) Charles M. Schulz THIS TIMELESS CLASSIC COMIC STRIP IS BELOVED BY FANS OF ALL AGES, AND CONTINUES TO FIND NEW FANS ALIKE. The latest edition in the hugely popular Peanuts Facsimile series sees the release of the 16th volume in the series, featuring 126 pages of classic Peanuts daily newspaper strips from 1963 and 1964

(W) Joe Aubrey, Eric Peterson (A) Simon Bisley & Various (CA) Glenn Fabry A special, extra-sized one-shot from the mad minds behind SPACE BASTARDS! Postmaster General Roy Sharpton must rely on an untested green recruit to save the Intergalactic Postal Service! A fledgling entrepreneur crosses paths with a trio of Bastards! Planetary authorities try to get some answers after innocents are gunned down in a feathery, neon-pink bloodbath! Three short stories featuring art by Gabo, Boo Cook, and the legendary Simon Bisley, all under a cover by Glenn Fabry!

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A/CA) Gurihiru The Daily Planet is under attack! When the Klan invades the newspaper's office, they kidnap Lois Lane, Perry White, and Inspector Henderson. The Klan's attacks have separated our heroes, forcing Roberta and Jimmy Olsen to step up and help save the Daily Planet staff. But the Klan has one more surprise to reveal. In order to save his friends and stop the Klan once and for all, Superman must face his own identity to unleash his full potential and ultimately accept who he really is. Inspired by the 1940s Superman radio serial 'Clan of the Fiery Cross,' New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Boxers and Saints, The Terrifics, New Super-Man) concludes his personal retelling of the adventures of the Lee family as they team up with Superman to smash the Klan.

(W) Duane Swierczynski (A) Various THE BLOODSHOT 50 PROJECT See them here for the FIRST and ONLY time! ALL of Hero Initiative's 50+ original covers to Valiant's landmark Bloodshot #1 are on display in this great book, with art by Alan Davis, Gabriel Hardman, Ken Lashley, Bob Layton, Steve McNiven, Whilce Portacio, Paolo Rivera and MORE! See all the covers, AND as a special added bonus, this book contains a reprint of Bloodshot #1 written by Duane Swierczynski with art by Manuel Garcia and Arturo Lozzi.

(W/A/CA) Yehudi Mercado Billy Batson's never been a team player, and becoming the superhero Shazam didn't seem to change that much. But his new strength and stamina will make football a breeze?which is good, because his school needs a new quarterback! Between football practice and superhero training, Billy's muscles are getting bigger, but so is his ego. Will foster dad Victor's wise counsel and memories of his own football triumphs help keep young Shazam grounded? Shazam! Thundercrack is set within the movie timeline, showing Freddy's vlog filled with superhero training montages, family pranks, and the new gig he took to monitor Billy's football practices (the cheerleading squad really needed a new mascot!).

(A) Various Art by Alan Davis, Kevin Eastman, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Dan Jurgens, Ed McGuinness, Frank Miller, Frank Quitely and More All of Hero Initiative's 100+ original covers to DC Comics' Superman #6 are on display in this great book, with art by Alan Davis, Kevin Eastman, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Dan Jurgens, Ed McGuinness, Frank Miller, Frank Quitely, and more! See all the covers, along with a special behind-the-scenes section showing developmental art along with even more bonus content. Note: There will be only one printing of this book ever! Get it now so you don't blow your chance!

(W) Warren Ellis (A/CA) Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary The Authority are heroes in only the strictest sense of the word. Ruthless and unforgiving, the group of insanely powerful superhumans face down countless menaces to Earth, protecting humankind with their cold version of justice. THE AUTHORITY: RELENTLESS DC COMPACT COMICS EDITION features creators Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan) and Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates) joined by a host of comics' greatest talents, bringing you one of the most groundbreaking and influential sagas in modern comic book history!

(W) Ty Templeton, Dan Slott, Scott Peterson (A) Rick Burchett, Tim Levins (CA) Bob Smith, Terry Beatty This all-ages collection of stories set in the world of Batman: The Animated Series stars one of Batman?s most vexing villains?the Riddler! His schemes are never easy to solve, and in these adventures, it?s no different! Riddler flips the script by leaving Batman clues?to other villains? crimes, and faces the music when he holds a rock star hostage! And when a copycat tries to steal the Riddler?s style, who will find them first?Batman or the Riddler? Collects Batman: Gotham Adventures #11, #28, #56-57, and Batman Adventures #11.

(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) Shea Fontana (A/CA) Yancy Labat From the highly successful DC SUPER HERO GIRLS line of original graphic novels comes the latest title, starring Batgirl! Catwoman is out on the prowl one night when kaboom! An explosion at S.T.A.R. Labs rouses the heroes from their slumber. Star students Batgirl and Lois Lane both know the lab incident is fishy, and they meet later to share clues. But nothing could've prepared Batgirl for what they see next: Batgirl's dad out on a date! Batgirl is grossed out until her friends convince her that dads get lonely, too. And with the school dance coming up and everyone pairing off-heck, even Principal Waller has a date with a guy called Deadshot-maybe it'll be okay. The girls place a personal ad for Commissioner Gordon while they delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the explosion, but they're about to discover more than who is behind the attack on S.T.A.R. Labs. Could it be that posting an ad looking for dates for the commissioner is like advertising catnip for criminals?

(W) Amanda Deibert (A) Yancy Labat & Various (CA) Yancy Labat The Super Hero Girls are back in a brand-new adventure! It's science fair time at Metropolis High, and the DC Super Hero Girls are all very excited-except for Zee Zatara. Magic is her life, and science seems so dull in comparison. When she tries to help her friends with their projects, things keep going wrong. Is her magic causing their science to go haywire?

(W/A/CA) Kaare Andrews You're fifteen years old. You're suddenly granted incredible powers. Cool, right? There's only one problem: you can only use your powers for ten minutes at a time. What do you do when you have to save the world but you only have ten minutes to do it? This is the problem faced by Oliver Leif, a teenager who has just moved to a new town, and a new school, and is having a hard enough time navigating classes and his crush before the inter-dimensional monsters started showing up.

(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) R. M. Guera 'And the earth was filled with violence.' (Genesis 6:11). It's 1,655 years after Eden, and life on earth has already gone to hell. The world of man is a place of wanton cruelty and wickedness. Prehistoric monsters and stone-age marauders roam the land. Murder and destruction are the rule of the day. This is life before the Flood. The story of man on the verge of his first apocalypse. Welcome to the world of the Goddamned. Collects THE GODDAMNED #1-5

(W) Amanda Conner & Various (A) Jim Lee & Various (CA) Amanda Conner Get an eyeful of Harley's greatest hits from comics including stories from BATMAN ADVENTURES #12 (Harley's first comics appearance!), BATMAN #613, GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #7, SUICIDE SQUAD #1, BATMAN #13, HARLEY QUINN #21, HARLEY QUINN AND THE SUICIDE SQUAD APRIL FOOL'S SPECIAL #1, and the two-page origin of Harley from COUNTDOWN #10

(W) Mark Waid, Alex Ross (A/CA) Alex Ross In the near-future world of Kingdom Come, superheroes are ubiquitous, but heroism is rare. After decades as Earth's champions, the members of the Justice League have all retreated from the public eye, replaced with a new generation of crime-fighters whose brand of justice leaves humanity terrified rather than inspired. But with the planet's future in jeopardy, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman must come out of retirement to make one last stand for truth and justice... Kingdom Come, the winner of five Eisner Awards and produced by comics legends Mark Waid and Alex Ross, has proven itself a seminal masterpiece in comics history.

Primer introduces a brand-new superhero with a colorful array of superpowers. Ashley Rayburn is an upbeat girl with a decidedly downbeat past. Her father is a known criminal who now sits in federal prison, but still casts a shadow over Ashley's life. Ashley has bounced from foster home to foster home and represents a real challenge to the social workers who try to help her-not because she's inherently bad, but because trouble always seems to find her. Ashley's latest set of (presumably short-term) foster parents are Kitch and Yuka Nolan. Like Ashley, Kitch is an artist, while Yuka is a geneticist working for a very high-level tech company that's contracted out to work for the government and the military. And it's Yuka's latest top-secret project that has her concerned. Developed for the military, it's a set of body paints that, when applied to the wearer, grant them a wide range of special powers. Fearful that this invention will be misused, Yuka sneaks the set of paints home. Ashley comes home from school one day with her new friend Luke and, thinking that the Nolans have purchased

(W/A/CA) Sankichi Hinodeya You won't believe who has joined Team Blue to fill in for a missing teammate so they can compete in the Square King Ranked Battle Cup! Get ready for a whole new arc featuring some mixed-up new teams! Plus, a bonus story featuring Emperor! For all ages.

(W) Kouhei Kadono (A) Tasuku Karasuma Hol Horse is entrusted with finding a missing parrot and takes Boingo to Morioh, S City. In the unfamiliar town, Hol Horse hears words that DIO once spoke in another time: 'Look how wide the sidewalk is.' He turns to look and sees a car barreling toward him, but he's saved from danger by another Stand user-a young man with a pompadour and a school uniform...

(W/A) Yoshimurakana Former fencer Hazuki Sendou, who's obsessed with the Yanaoka Group's Zenpachi Kurogane, finally faces off against Kurono Miyamoto inside Hikaru in the conclusion of the Marksman arc! Later, the scene shifts to a brutal family murder in which the father is only left alive until the rest of his family is dead. While the killer's identity remains a mystery, it's clear they'll stop at nothing to settle the score...

His truth is revealed! After decades of leading a double life, the Man of Steel makes the monumental decision to reveal his secret identity to the world-leading to major repercussions in Metropolis and beyond. In a story that made international headlines, find out how the DC Universe react to discovering Superman and Clark Kent are one and the same. Plus, the Super Sons are reunited as Jonathan and Damian team for a new adventure-right before Jonathan has to decide if he'll travel a thousand years in the future and join the Legion of Super-Heroes. Collects Superman #16-19, Superman: Heroes #1, and Superman: Villains #1.

(W/A/CA) Rob Liefeld BLOODSTRIKE Is back! A new recruit to the Bloodstrike program is compromised and struggles on a covert mission that puts him on a collision course with his former squadron! Unload the guns and ammo in this action-packed spectacle by ROB LIEFELD (Deadpool, X-Force)! Guest starring Brigade and Bloodwulf!

(W/A/CA) Norm Konyu Even Cosmic Gods fear an unknown caller! When Cthulhu, the Great Old One, receives a phone call in the middle of the night, he is not prepared for the conversation that is about to take place. Part comic book, part artbook, part children's storybook, A Call To Cthulhu is a fun, irreverent trip through the classic stories of HP Lovecraft, the influential horror writer, and a perfect introduction to his work for your little terrors.

(W) Koharu Inoue, Koharu Inoue (A) Koharu Inoue The source of the Duke's curse has been found! He can finally be free! The Duke, Alice, and the world's future are all on the line. Everyone gathers to help with a time travel journey that should bring a brighter tomorrow.

(W/A/CA) Ben Hed When Harley's hyenas, Bud and Lou, are framed for stealing the Lasso of Truth, they're forced to team up with Super-Pets Ace and Jumpa. Hilarity ensues as the unlikely team sets off on an adventure that leads them from Oswald Cobblepot's penguins to Mr. Freeze's polar bears. Ben Hed brings his signature charm and humor to DC in this family-friendly graphic novel perfect for fans of his viral webcomic, Pixie and Brutus!

(W) Shiroichi Amaui (A) Konekoneko Chrono Alcon, a young demon, traveled from his sleepy village to study at a prestigious magic school connected to the Demon King's Castle itself. In this world, 'demons' take many shapes: wolfmen, hellhounds, vampires, even dragons! Chrono himself is a 'jinn,' but he looks like an unassuming young boy, and his classmates dismiss him as a pushover... until his groundbreaking performance in his first test attracts the attention of not only his (gorgeous) classmates, but the Demon King herself!

(W) Sid Jacobson (A) John Buscema, Romeo Tanghal (CA) Constantinos CoConis A dark dream come true? where nothing is as it seems. The very first comic book adaptation of the cult classic Jim Henson film Labyrinth makes its way to new readers and collectors alike, celebrating an unforgettable story that shaped the whimsy, imagination, and music taste of multiple generations! When Sarah has had just about enough of her baby brother Toby, she makes a selfish wish that not only opens the door to a strange new world, but invites even stranger company? there to take her brother away. Can she make her way through the labyrinth and find Toby before the clock strikes 13? Adapted by Inkpot Award winning writer Sid Jacobson (The 9-11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation) with enchanting artwork by Eisner Award Hall of Fame artist John Buscema (Conan The Barbarian) with Inkpot Award winning inker Romeo Tanghal, this archive-worthy edition is a can't-miss collectible for fans of the seminal film, available for the first time in over 35 years. This facsimile release is lovingly restored and presented

(W) Gabe Soria (A/CA) Sandy Jarrell THE NEW GODS SENT THE SUPERCYCLOPEDIA TO FIND A HERO! And it did! Superman's pal Jimmy Olsen is documenting the heroism of his friends and learning how to use this cool new technological marvel. When the villainous Toy Boy and his Mischief League of the Multiverse get their hands on knockoff versions of the device, they won't stop until they fulfill his deadly plans. Can Jimmy save the day? With his buddies Rip Hunter and Linda Park by his side, Jimmy's definitely up for the challenge. They embark on a planet- and dimension-hopping adventure, encountering a who's who of the DC Universe and discovering that not all heroes wear capes. Look out, world!

(W) Scott Bryan Wilson (A/CA) Bob Solanovicz Eating candy nonstop and watching TV all day sounds great . . . until you actually do it, as the kids of Bayport High find out when all the adults vanish, and the world's greatest (high school) detectives--the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew!--have to team up to solve the mystery! Whether it's going under cover, sneaking out at night, chasing weird buses, or following a strange smell, they know it'll take all their wits and smarts to get their parents and teachers back . . . that is, if Joe and Frank don't kill each other first. Oh, and there's also the matter of the skeleton that can walk. And a major feud with a rival high school. And a koala-in-a-diaper costume. And lawlessness in the hallways. And an unrequited crush . . . Written by Scott Bryan Wilson (Batman Annual, Star Trek: Waypoint) and drawn by Bob Solanovicz (Mister Meow), NANCY DREW AND THE HARDY BOYS: THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING ADULTS! is a high-octane, nonstop comedic romp full of action, excitement, mystery, and friendship. And mayhem. Lots of mayhem. Written by Scott Bryan W

(W) Various The two-time 2021 Eisner Award-nominated comics anthology returns for its sixth year! This first new Now of 2022 features all new work from a number of contributors familiar to Now readers as well as new artists from around the globe. Returning cartoonists include E.S. Glenn, Steven Weissman, and Ariel Lopez V. Newcomers include Justin Gradin, Jesse Simpson, Josh Simmons, Kayla E., Stacy Gougoulis, Natalia Novia, Bhanu Pratap, and Ivana Filipovich. Now: The New Comics Anthology is, every issue, a self-contained cross-section of the best short comics stories the globe has to offer, and has established itself as the preeminent anthology of first-rate comics talent from around the globe. Including brand-new, never before-seen material from a mix of emerging and established talent, Now is the perfect answer to the question, 'Why Comics?'

W/A/CA) Yumeya A COLLECTION OF CHILLING TALES SURROUNDING SOME OF THE MOST HAUNTED SITES IN THE JAPANESE CITY OF KYOTO! Kiyomizu-dera, Kifune Shrine, and Adashino Nengbutsu-ji - to most these places are merely tourist hotspots in the busy city of Kyoto... but each is hiding a dark history, TALES OF GHOSTS AND BLOODSHED!

(W) Dan Slott, Christos Gage (A/CA) Pete Woods In the wake of shocking revelations, just what is the story between Mary Jane and Peter Parker? How about between Mary Jane and Spider-Man? Peter and Gwen Stacy? Spider-Man and?Firestar?! Things are getting complicated in the life of your favorite teen, Mary Jane Watson, and her classmates, including the irrepressible Liz Allan - but will true love finally run smooth for MJ? Face it, Tiger, you can't wait to find out! As a new school year begins, MJ finally begins to feel like she might have things in order. Good friends, good classes and a good relationship with a certain wall-crawler - but is there someone behind the scenes who's got it in for our rambunctious redhead? The sophomore jinx strikes for Mary Jane! Collecting SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE (2005) #14-20 and SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE (2008) #1-5.. Ages 10 & Up

(W) Greg Pak (A) Valeria Favoccia (CA) Ron Chan The bullies of Stranger Things try to uncover the mystery of Eleven's psychic powers in this scary all-ages graphic novel! Troy has been having nightmares about El ever since she embarrassed him in front of the school and broke his arm in season 1. Feeling powerless and anxious, Troy is determined to prove that what happened between him and El is only some form of trickery. That is until he and James encounter demodogs! o Perfect for younger readers! o Takes place during season 2 of Stranger Things. o Seasoned comic writer Greg Pak explores what drives Stranger Things' bullies.

(W) Amanda Deibert (A/CA) Agnes Garbowska REALITY TV AND THE TEEN TITANS...WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? Robin isn't just a sidekick, he's a star. Or he will be, once the people who produce reality TV shows see him in action! He can do it all: lead a team! decorate a secret lair! bake a cake that looks like a dangerous weapon! All he needs is a lucky break. When his teammates break out before he does, his ego takes a beating. Without a team to lead, can he save Jump City all on his own? Nope, because he doesn't even want to try! Maybe if they followed him on social media? But even the Hive has more followers than he does. ChrisCross, Sara Alfageeh, Marguerite Sauvage, and Christopher Uminga join in on the fun, sharing important moments in the Titans' TV careers!

(W) Michael Northrop (A/CA) Sam Lotfi When Alfred attends Gotham Servants School, he is a clumsy and nervous boy going to fulfill his father's last wish?he will become...a butler. But when he suspects that his new school may be involved in a criminal plot, Alfred must look within himself to see if he has what it takes to be not only a butler, but a hero. From New York Times bestselling writer Michael Northrop (TombQuest, Dear Justice League), with striking visuals from artist Sam Lotfi (Mosely), comes the story of a scrappy kid who becomes a legend.

(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Gary Frank, Brad Anderson **The critically acclaimed team of storytellers GEOFF JOHNS and GARY FRANK return to the nuclear wasteland of GEIGER!**Picking up after the events of the first hit series, Tariq Geiger leaves his home behind and now walks the radioactive roads of the former United States with his two-headed wolf Barney. But as his enemies doggedly pursue him, Geiger discovers salvation from the unlikeliest of foes. Searching for a cure to what turned him into the Glowing Man, Geiger faces new threats, uncovers long-hidden secrets, and discovers there are more people after him than he ever imagined. Don?t miss this vital action-packed chapter in THE UNNAMED saga!Collects GEIGER, VOL. 2 issues #1-6.

(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Gary Frank, Brad Anderson **The critically acclaimed team of storytellers GEOFF JOHNS and GARY FRANK return to the nuclear wasteland of GEIGER!**Picking up after the events of the first hit series, Tariq Geiger leaves his home behind and now walks the radioactive roads of the former United States with his two-headed wolf Barney. But as his enemies doggedly pursue him, Geiger discovers salvation from the unlikeliest of foes. Searching for a cure to what turned him into the Glowing Man, Geiger faces new threats, uncovers long-hidden secrets, and discovers there are more people after him than he ever imagined. Don?t miss this vital action-packed chapter in THE UNNAMED saga!Collects GEIGER, VOL. 2 issues #1-6.

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski and superstar artist Shane Davis is now available in trade paperback! Young Clark Kent continues his journey toward becoming the World's Greatest Super Hero but finds dealing with humanity to be a bigger challenge than he ever imagined! From a ruthless dictator to a new love interest who's NOT Lois Lane, things are never easy for this emerging Man of Steel. And the worst is yet to come, in the form of a man-monster with an insatiable appetite, the Parasite! The only thing that might appease his hunger is The Last Son of Krypton!