New releases are here! This week includes encounters with the strange and impossible, underwater fantasy adventures, superhero crime noir, the return of the Man of Steel, grown-up Alice facing the childhood trauma of Wonderland, young dungeon delvers in training, new X-Men for Marvel Champions, and more! Check out the highlights below.
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COMICS
BLUE BOOK #1 (OF 5)
(W) James TynionIV (A) Klaus Janson (A/CA) Michael Avon Oeming
From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning co-creators of Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake, The Department of Truth, andPowers comes this ambitious, nonfiction comic book experience depicting true stories of UFO abductions with an eye to capturing the strange essence of those encounters.
In this debut issue, Tynion presents what he calls his “True Weird” stories. Tales of ordinary people encountering the strange and the impossible. Teaming with artist Michael Avon Oeming, they retell some of the most popular UFO and alien encounter accounts starting with the infamous Betty and Barney Hill abduction-the widely publicized and very first abduction that went on to shape and influence all future encounter stories.
Also includes the short “True Weird: Coney Island” by James Tynion IV, Klaus Janson, and Aditya Bidikar!
TRIDENT OF AURELIA #1
(W) Lee Moyer (A) Melissa Spandri (A/CA) Lee Moyer
A long-abandoned trident calls out to a drowning woman named Orianna.
As she grabs the trident, Orianna’s life – and the lives of those both above and below the waves – will change… forever!
From the mind of two-time 2022 Hugo Award-winning Lee Moyer comes a new fantasy-adventure that takes place below the sea.
LOCAL MAN #1
(W) Tony Fleecs, Tim Seeley (A) Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs (CA) Marat Mychaels
Stray Dogs creator Tony Fleecs teams with Revival‘s Tim Seeley for a series that combines rural crime noir and superhero action.
Once the star recruit of the media sensation super-team Third Gen, Jack Xaver had it all. But when controversy sends Crossjack crawling back to his mom and dad’s basement in the Midwest, Jack struggles to fit into a world he left far behind.
And then the bodies start piling up.
SUPERMAN #1
(W) Joshua Williamson (A/CA) Jamal Campbell
IT’S THE DAWN OF DC!
Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The Man of Steel is back in action and the future of the Superman family has never been brighter!
As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up Big Blue is… Supercorp?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?!
A hero is only as good as their villains will be put to the test in this brand-new oversize #1 featuring comics’ greatest superhero by DC Comics architect Joshua Williamson and award-winning superstar artist Jamal Campbell!
Also released this week…
- Amazing Spider-Man #20
- Barbaric Hell To Pay #2
- Batman One Bad Day Clayface #1 (One Shot)
- Batman Superman Worlds Finest #12
- Betsy Braddock Captain Britain #1
- Carnage #10
- DCeased War Of Undead Gods #6 (of 8)
- Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man #5 (of 5)
- Deadpool #4
- Doctor Strange Fall Sunrise #4 (of 4)
- Dune House Harkonnen #2 (of 12)
- Gargoyles #3
- Harley Quinn Animated Series Legion Bats #5 (of 6)
- Immoral X-Men #1 (of 3)
- Liquid Kill #1
- Monstress #43
- Nightwing #101
- Punisher War Journal Base #1
- Saga #62
- Something Is Killing The Children #29
- Star Wars Doctor Aphra #29
- Star Wars Yoda #4
- Strange Academy Finals #4
- Superman #1
- Thor #31
- Titans United Bloodpact #6 (of 6)
BOOKS
ALICE EVER AFTER TP
(W) Dan Panosian (A) Giorgio Spalletta (CA) Dan Panosian
Alice first visited Wonderland as a child. Now an adult, it’s her only escape from her cold, strange reality. But to go back, Alice needs something stronger than mushrooms…
After continuing down a terrible path, Alice is committed to the dreaded asylum. Will Alice ultimately escape from her uncaring family and childhood trauma in Wonderland, or face her demons in reality?
Return to Wonderland in this dark sequel by superstar artist and writer Dan Panosian (An Unkindness of Ravens, Canary) and artist Giorgio Spalletta (Red Sonja: Black, White, Red), perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman’s Snow, Glass, Apples, and Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy and Fables.
DUNGEON CRAWLERS ACADEMY VOL 01 INTO THE PORTAL GN
(W) J.P. Sullivan (A) Elmer Damaso
When four kids went through a mysterious portal, they discovered an endless dungeon full of treasure, monsters, and magic! They returned home as heroes. But when adults tried to enter the portal, they couldn’t. Only kids were granted access. And so the Dungeon Crawlers Academy was born: a school devoted to training young adventurers to explore the dungeon and bring back its fabulous treasures.
Nathan always dreamed of being a hero. A dangerous encounter with a tiny dragon becomes his ticket into the Academy.
Now, a whole new life awaits, as Nathan struggles to learn how to use magic… and survive school!
Also released this week…
- Daredevil And Elektra By Chip Zdarsky Vol 01 Red Fist Saga TP
- Edge Of Spider-Verse TP
- Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 13 Battle For The Empire TP
GAMES
7 WONDERS EDIFICE EXPANSION
7 Wonders Edifice is the newest expansion for 7 Wonders, but it’s also the simplest to set up and explain. In 7 Wonders Edifice, players will set their differences aside and work together to build majestic Edificies. These projects are far too large and imposing to be completed by a single city.
Players will have the choice: participate in the project to gain benefits or go it alone and suffer the consequences.
Releases Friday 24th February.
MARVEL CHAMPIONS
Releases Friday 24th February.
ROGUE HERO PACK
GAMBIT HERO PACK
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