We went through the 1,000+ May catalog items to pick out the potentially best and brightest comics. Take a look below to see what is on tap:
Sorry, we missed a couple of months with TFAW shutting their doors. We would like to welcome our new retail partner Third Eye Comics. Third Eye is one of the best stores for new issues and have a killer shipping department. Trust me, you will be pleased with their service.
New Series
BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: RITE OF SPRING #1 – Fan favorite series returns with a new #1.
BIG RIG #1 – Double-length — collects chapters 1 & 2! Post Malone’s BIG RIG. THEY PRAYED FOR A MIRACLE. THEY GOT 25 TONS AND 18 WHEELS OF HOLY WEAPON. The Dark Ages…Demon hordes plague Europe as Hell invades Earth. The Six Petals, a secret sect of The Knights Templar, are in desperate need of a means to drive back the scourge and turn the tide of the onslaught. What crashes to earth is The Rig, a fully loaded tractor trailer. In the aftermath of its arrival, the only man left standing is an enigmatic former priest excommunicated from The Six Petals. He will become Trucker and lead the fight against Hell behind the wheel of a demon-slaying machine. Created by Post Malone. Written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel. Drawn by Barbaric co-creator and Dark Knights of Steel artist Nathan Gooden.
BLACK CAT #1 – Black Cat gets an all new series.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 – A NEW ERA FOR CAPTAIN AMERICA BEGINS HERE! While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed – for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren’t so easy to identify. When a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve faces a critical decision: adapt to a new kind of warfare, or forge his own path? And what will the choice he makes in the past mean for his future? Experience the untold tale of Captain America’s first encounter with Doctor Doom as Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti team up for a game-changing new era of CAPTAIN AMERICA!
CIRCUITS SEDUCTION REVENGE #1 – In 2049 a tech billionaire CEO/not-so-secret criminal finds himself hunted by his own hacked pleasure-droid as the past returns to haunt him in this full throttle, action packed, erotic, mature readers cyber-punk debut! Perfect for fans of Westworld, Ex Machina,, Kill Bill, Black Mirror, John Wick
DOOMED 2099 #1 – The Future is Doomed! The world is Doom’s‚ but does that include the world that is yet to be? A coalition from the future – including OLD MAN LOGAN, RACHEL SUMMERS PHOENIX, BISHOP, COSMIC GHOST RIDER, THE MAESTRO and DEATHLOK say otherwise. But will the arrival of Doom 2099 change the odds for the new Sorcerer Supreme? Is he there to back his past self or destroy him forever?
EC CATACOMB OF TORMENT #1 – BEHOLD: A BLOODY NEW ONGOING SERIES! Out of the ashes of EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS, we usher THE TORMENTOR—a new horror host with an unhealthy interest in human anatomy—into the shadow-strewn halls of EC Comics history for our next monthly horror anthology! Hold onto your head (if it’s still attached) . . . because no one escapes THE CATACOMB OF TORMENT! For Her Royal Travesty of Pain’s first request: Master storytellers John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.) & Tonci Zonjic (Black Hammer: Skulldigger & Skeleton Boy), Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) & David Lapham (Stray Bullets), and Marguerite Bennett (Batwoman) & Dan McDaid (Shazam!) each take turns manning the rack and turning the red-hot irons for three all-new and blisteringly brutal tales of mayhem and malice in the undying EC tradition! Plus, as an added bonus: A surprise classic from the EC vaults, painstakingly remastered and newly restored to its original coloring. The critics are already saying, “This is literal torture” and “Please make it stop!” Pick up this fearful 40-PAGE FIRST ISSUE—and the Tormentor might just consider letting them go!
GHOST PEPPER #1 For fans of THE MOON IS FOLLOWING US and BATTLE CHASERS comes an exclusive new action series from rising star **LUDO LULLABI **(TRANSFORMERS, Battle Chasers) about forgotten heroes, cutthroat food trucks, and saving the world…again. Humanity survived a monstrous threat, but the world isn’t better for everyone. Every day Loloi hits the road to deliver her delicious cooking to the masses, outsmarting her treacherous competition and staying one step ahead of the massive robots “protecting” them all. But everything changes when she serves a mysterious warrior named Ash, whose secrets might just save the world…if his superhuman strength doesn’t destroy it first.
The Artgerm cover, shown above, is pretty sweet.
I TYRANT #1 – 300 and Birdman’s magical realism clash when** **Zahhak—a legend with a stark depiction of tyrants—proposes that Hafez toss out his unpromising myth’s conclusion. Hafez must retell it with a Kirby exodus for Zahhak, to give his tale a Miller reboot in the comics industry. CREATION MYTHS NEED A DEVIL.
ILLUMINATI #1 – Charlamagne tha God presents a dark conspiracy tale that shines a light on the most enduring conspiracy of our day. Lilly, an aspiring musician, comes to Los Angeles to bury her sister, Jackie, a rising pop star who died from a drug overdose. But Lilly knows that there is more to Jackie’s death than meets the eye. Embarking on an investigation that takes her on a tour of the dark underbelly of the music industry, Lily uncovers a centuries-old conspiracy that grants fame and fortune at a terrible price. The Illuminati are real and Lilly is about to learn that the world above is the same as the world below, and the power she needs to offset their gravitational pull just might come from the darkness she fears.
LOOK INTO MY EYES #1 – in this first issue of LOOK INTO MY EYES, readers are introduced to Cravenwood, a seemingly quiet town hiding dark secrets. When Suzy, a high school student, mysteriously vanishes, conspiracy-obsessed teen RJ Nguyen is determined to uncover the truth. But things in Cravenwood are far from normal. As RJ digs into Suzy’s disappearance, she stumbles upon the unsettling rise of Knock Knock, a wildly popular social app that seems to be taking over the town. Oh, and did we mention the sudden appearance of grotesque, many-eyed monsters lurking in the shadows? With QR codes embedded throughout the issue, you can dive deeper into Cravenwood’s eerie lore by stalking the character’s social media and exploring secret documents and hidden clues. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of Cravenwood?
MASTERMINDS #1 – When an ambitious and troubled video game programmer dares to audition for a secret society in the gaming/tech industry, composed of cutthroat, genius masterminds that promise to help their members achieve their wildest dreams, he and his rebellious co-worker find themselves in a gauntlet of real-life puzzles that quickly turn deadly. Are they truly smart enough to survive the mysterious game of the Masterminds?
SIXTH GUN BATTLE FOR THE SIX #1 – Fan favorite Sixth Gun returns!!
THE VOICE SAID KILL #1 – Fargo meets Deliverance in a sweaty swamp-thriller from VANESA DEL REY (Black Widow, The Creeping Below) and SI SPURRIER (Coda, X-Men). The wet heat of the Louisiana bayou. Alligator poachers prowl the mudbug mire. A park ranger, heavily pregnant, raises a hateful mug of moonshine with a criminal matriarch. And one deadly sonuvabitch, out of his mind on shrooms and retribution, loads his rifle for the Human Hunt and screams down the stars.
THIS ENDS TONIGHT #1 – The pulse-pounding comic event of the summer aims for your jugular, courtesy of master artist JAE LEE (Inhumans, SEVEN SONS) and GERRY DUGGAN (X-Men, FALLING IN LOVE ON THE PATH TO HELL). THIS ENDS TONIGHT is the kick-off of three interconnected tales of bloody revenge in Las Vegas. The debut issue stars two sisters hunted by assassins for their shocking family secret. It’s an over-sized, action-packed romp, and every panel is crushed with love by JAE. The series is completed, and we’ve got some special guests, too. Stay tuned for a beautiful ADAM HUGHES variant, and an “ADAM HUGHES sketch edition, too..
WEREWOLF BY NIGHT: BLOOD MOON RISE #1 – From the director of the critically-acclaimed Marvel Studios Special Presentation WEREWOLF BY NIGHT, MICHAEL GIACCHINO, comes a first-of-its kind tale of terror in the Marvel Universe with one goal in mind: to show you why WEREWOLF BY NIGHT is as captivating as ever, with over fifty years of comics history – and a hundred times as many bodies in his wake!
WILD ANIMALS #1 – crooked cops. Fifteen years later, Neil’s mother lays on her deathbed and he’s stuck in a dead-end job, has nowhere to live, and no hope to speak of. Life keeps kicking Neil and he keeps taking it, too frightened to fight back. Until now. With his world crumbling around him, Neil finds himself backed into a corner, with no choice but to make a stand and right the wrongs that have haunted him for years. Revenge is a dangerous path to walk and the deeper Neil goes, the more he realizes that violence is all consuming. Perfect for fans of gritty crime thrillers like Criminal and Parker, Brisson and Kuhn deliver a hard-hitting, high-stakes story that pulls no punches.
First Appearances
Absolute Batman #10 – First appearance of Absolute Bane.
Notable Reprints
FANTASTIC FOUR #8 FACSIMILE EDITION – First appearance of the Puppet Master.
FANTASTIC FOUR #50 FACSIMILE EDITION – The thrilling conclusion of the all-time-classic Galactus Trilogy! Galactus, the World-Eater, is on the verge of consuming Earth with his incredible machinery – but he didn’t count on his own herald, the Silver Surfer, turning against him! The Surfer uses his incredible Power Cosmic to fight to protect the human race, and that gives the Fantastic Four the chance they need to save their world! But can the Human Torch complete the most dangerous mission he has ever faced? Even if he is successful, what is the terrible power of the Ultimate Nullfier? And if Earth can survive, how will Galactus punish the defiance of the Silver Surfer? It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #50. Marvel is reprinting the 1961 Galactus trilogy as it originally appeared, over three months!
SUPERMAN #1 FACSIMILE EDITION CVR A JOE SCHUSTER & LEO O MEALIA – Golden aged size reprint
For the Cover
GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1 JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER NEGATIVE SPACE VARIANT – Art hasn’t been released on this one yet, but if it is the big green guy himself, I am all in on this cover. LOOK OUT NEW YORK! A previously dormant Godzilla has been angrily awoken and begun carving a path of annihilation as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes band together to try and stop its cataclysmic rampage! But when their combined efforts fail to slow the Bringer of Destruction, Earth’s heroes are forced to go to extraordinary lengths to try and bring Godzilla down – including joining forces with Earths most devious villains! But will this be enough to stop Godzilla as it tears straight through the Marvel Universe into the Dark Dimension and other realms? Plus, how is the King of the Monsters connected to the mysterious metal, Vibranium, and what does this mean for Wakanda? In the face of an unstoppable force of nature, the Marvel Universe must come together like never before in this earth-shattering fight for Earth’s survival. It’s all hands on deck in the FIRST of FIVE electrifying chapters in this epic saga!
HYDE STREET #8 CVR D INC 1:20 SEAN VON GORMAN & IVAN REIS VAR – Yes it is a variant but I am loving the monster cereal homage.
MARK SPEARS MONSTERS #6 CVR C VAMPIRELLA VAR and MARK SPEARS MONSTERS #6 CVR A THE GOLDEN MAN – I am only buying the covers I like at this point, the Vampi one is cool, and is the Golden Man making an appearance?
Something a Little Different
MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1 – Maqrvel has brought back the swimsuit issue. Wraparound cover by Adam Hughes. The Mark Brookes Cover is pretty sweet as well.
Optioned Titles
LOVESTRUCK #1 – When jaded private investigator Tris accidentally kills Cupid during a botched wedding proposal, she’s forced to team up with his ghost to help people fall in love—or face jail time for manslaughter. The only problem? She doesn’t believe in love. LOVESTRUCK weaves humor and heart, taking readers on a journey through the streets of Los Angeles as Tris and Cupid help others find love while confronting their own beliefs about relationships. With its unique premise and character-driven storytelling, LOVESTRUCK offers a fresh perspective on modern romance that will resonate with readers long after they turn the final page. LOVESTRUCK has been optioned by Ryan Reynolds’ (aka Deadpool’s) production company Maximum Effort for development into a TV series!
ROSARIO ORIGINS #1 – Based on the upcoming movie (May 2nd in theaters) Two young twin sisters, Griselda and Ximenia, are part of a family of curanderas, known as the “Sisters of the Crescent Moon.” They possess magical abilities and are prohibited from conjuring dark magic. Until Ximena succumbs to temptation. Now, Griselda must embark on a perilous journey to stop her sinister transformation. Read the origin story of the terrifying feature film starring David Dastmalchian (Polka-Dot Man)!