IMAGE COMICS FOR FEBRUARY

THE BEAUTY #12

Written by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, art by Jeremy Haun, covers by Jeremy Haun and John Rauch, Yunfan Zhou.

New story arc. How does an average Joe find love in the world of The Beauty?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

THE BELFRY

Written, art and cover by Gabriel Hardman.

A horror one-shot. When an airliner crashes in a remote jungle, everyone walks away unscathed only to find you can't escape the lush, brutal world of the Belfry.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

BIRTHRIGHT #22

Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Andrei Bessan and Adriano Lucas.

As the Rhodes family prepares to storm Mastema's "castle," Mikey Rhodes is held prisoner within its deepest recesses, right where he wants to be...until an old foe reemerges.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

BLACK ROAD #7

Written by Brian Wood, art by Garry Brown and Dave McCaig, cover by Garry Brown.

A rebel Vatican being established in Viking lands requires a few things: ready cash, a loyal army, and legitimacy. Magnus and Kitta's theft of precious religious relics should be enough to bring Oakenfort to the gates.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

BLACK SCIENCE #28

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Matteo Scalera and Moreno Dinisio.

In their darkest hour of need, a new hero rises to fight alongside the Dimensionauts.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 1.

CURSE WORDS #2

Written by Charles Soule, art and cover by Ryan Browne, cover by Chip Zdarsky.

"The Devil's Devil," Part Two. Wizord, New York City's beloved sorcerous protector (at least that's what he wants you to think) has done something terrible to the city. It was sort of an accide -- no. It was completely on purpose, and now he has to fix it before everything goes to hell. Meanwhile, evil wizards, including Wizord's ex Ruby Stitch, are lining up to take him down. It ain't gonna be pretty -- but it's gonna be magic.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

DESCENDER #19

Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Dustin Nguyen.

"Orbital Mechanics," Part Three. Driller's terrible secret is revealed to Andy, and their uneasy alliance is shattered. Meanwhile, across the galaxy, Tim-21, Quon, and Telsa make their way to the ocean planet of Mata where the secrets of The Harvesters may finally be revealed!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

DRIFTER #17

Written by Ivan Brandon, art and cover by Nic Klein, cover by Mike Hawthorne.

Pollux has been searching for the truth ever since he arrived on Ouro. But now the truth finds him, and sometimes that's the worst thing that can happen to you.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

EAST OF WEST #32

Written by Jonathan Hickman, art and cover by Nick Dragotta.

The teenage Horsemen show the world just how grown-up they've gotten, but they still aren't old enough to drive.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

THE FEW #2

Written by Sean Lewis, art and cover by Hayden Sherman.

As Hale and the Boys run further from Herrod they find themselves taken in by the father of the militia men. Hale's past comes more and more into light as we discover how these boys are as good at guerilla warfare as they are.

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

FRONTIER #4

Written, art and cover by Jonathan Hickman, cover by Mike Huddleston.

"The Gates of Heaven." The last human exploration fleet gathers to leave the solar system and never return.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

GOD COUNTRY #2

Written by Donny Cates, art by Geoff Shaw, Jason Wordie and John J. Hill, covers by Geoff Shaw and Jason Wordier, Gerardo Zaffino.

As Emmett Quinlan attempts to rebuild his family and his home after the devastating tornado that broke them, something otherworldly screams through the sky under a banner of war. The gods have come to Texas -- and they do not intend to leave it empty handed.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

GREEN VALLEY #5

Written by Max Landis, art and cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cliff Rathburn and Jean-Francois Beaulieu.

"End of the Legend." The Knights of Kelodia's quest to rid Green Valley of the evil wizard Cyril takes an astonishing turn -- and nothing in their lives will ever be the same.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

HORIZON #8

Written by Brandon Thomas, art by Juan Gedeon and Mike Spicer, cover by Jason Howard.

"Weather Alert Status: Orange/" Chicago braces for a superstorm as Zhia Malen kicks off the next phase of her invasion. But the connection between her world and Earth runs deeper than she imagined, making this planet hostile to every species in the galaxy.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

INVINCIBLE #133

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Ryan Ottley and Nathan Fairbairn.

"The End of All Things," Part One. This 12-part mega-story will touch every corner of the Invincible universe, and when it's over...it's over. Every single story for the past 13 years has been leading up to this!

32 pages, 25 cents, in stores on Feb. 15.

KILL OR BE KILLED #6

Written by Ed Brubaker, art by Sean Phillips and Elizabeth Breitweiser, cover by Sean Phillips.

The second arc keeps the hits coming, as Dylan realizes how close he may be to being caught by the NYPD. Also, remember that every issue features all the backpage extras that fans have come to expect.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

LOOSE ENDS #2

Written by Jason Latour, art and cover by Chris Brunner and Rico Renzi.

In the wake of the worst night of their lives, Sonny and Cheri are wanted and on the run. Vicious drug cartels and crooked cops lie in wait on the road before them, but tonight it's the past that looms largest in the rearview mirror.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

MANIFEST DESTINY #26

Written by Chris Dingess, art and cover by Matthew Roberts and Owen Gieni.

Behind their fortified walls, the Corps of Discovery turns against each other...as the American Dream goes mad.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

MAYDAY #4

Written by Alex de Campi, art and cover by Tony Parker.

If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some...firearms. In the midst of a bloody anti-Vietnam riot, the net tightens around our two fleeing Soviets.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

MONSTRESS #10

Written by Marjorie Liu, art and cover by Sana Takeda.

Maika confronts the ghost of an evil thought long dead...and discovers crucial answers to her past...

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

MOONSHINE #5

Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Eduardo Risso, cover by Juan Doe.

"Moonshine," Part Five. In the penultimate issue of the opening story arc, torpedo Lou Pirlo is juggling two femme fatales and a bloodthirsty werewolf...and about to discover the true meaning of the expression "love bites."

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

MOTOR CRUSH #3

Written by Brenden Fletcher, Cameron Stewart and Babs Tarr, art and covers by Babs Tarr and Cameron Stewart.

All hope of winning the World Grand Prix is lost unless Domino can convince ace mechanic Lola to rejoin Team Swift, but another Cannonball street battle puts everything in jeopardy. Featuring part three of "Isola: Prologue."

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

NAILBITER #29

Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Mike Henderson.

Deep underneath the city of Buckaroo the secrets of the serial killers have been buried for ages...and our heroes are about to be buried with it...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 1.

THE OLD GUARD #1

Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Leandro Fernandez.

The story of old soldiers who never die...and yet cannot seem to fade away. Trapped in an immortality without explanation, Andromache of Scythia -- "Andy" -- and her comrades ply their trade for those who can find -- and afford -- their services. But in the 21st century, immortality is a hard secret to keep, and when you live long enough, you learn that there are many fates worse than death.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

OUTCAST #25

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Paul Azaceta and Elizabeth Breitweiser.

New story arc. "Light of Day." A major turning point in the series! New characters are introduced! Big things are in store for Kyle Barnes as he's faced with something he never could have prepared for -- hope! Everything changes as we celebrate our 25th issue!

32 pages, 25 cents, in stores on Feb. 22.

PAPER GIRLS #11

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Cliff Chiang and Matt Wilson, cover by Cliff Chiang.

The series returns, as Erin, Mac, and Tiffany finally reunite with their long-lost friend KJ...only to encounter some horrifying new threats in an unexpected era.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 1.

PLANETOID PRAXIS #1

Written, art and cover by Ken Garing.

The inhabitants of a distant planetoid have fought off their robot overlords and established a thriving settlement on the planetoid's mechanized surface. Now, years later, their de facto leader, Onica, must grapple with a new complication when their isolated way of life is threatened by the arrival of an unexpected visitor!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 1.

POSTAL #18

Written by Bryan Hill, art and cover by Isaac Goodhart.

Mark discovers a force within Eden that wants to take control from him and his mother. Bremble is pushed further into madness by Isaac Shiffron, and discovers a truth that will cause war between Eden and the FBI. Justice lives inside Mark, but so does cruelty, and with Maggie and Molly pulling him in different directions, Mark will have to choose what kind of man he will become.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

REBORN #5

Written by Mark Millar, art by Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion and Fco Plascencia, covers by Greg Capullo.

On Bonnie's intrepid trek to find her dead husband, Roy-Boy has finally picked up Harry's scent. Will the couple reunite, or does the message scrawled in blood spell further danger?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

REVIVAL #47

Written by Tim Seeley, art by Mike Norton, cover by Jenny Frison.

Final issue. Em Cypress is the link between the land of the dead and the world of the living, and she must decide the future of humanity...if her sister Dana will let her!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

ROCKSTARS #3

Written by Joe Harris, art and cover by Megan Hutchison.

"Nativity In Blacklight," Part Three. Dorothy and Jackie think they've discovered the identity of Jimmy James' latest victim and cracked the code behind one of the great, unknown rock ‘n' roll mysteries. But Jackie never imagined rock's haunted, bloody history might come looking for him too!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

SAVAGE DRAGON #222

Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.

"Inferno." Malcolm Dragon faces the fury of the Fire-Lords.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

SEX CRIMINALS #16

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Chip Zdarksy.

Sex Criminals is back. Full sex! Deep crime! Big floppy 16th issue!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

SHE WOLF #6

Written, art and cover by Rich Tommaso.

"Black Baptism," Part Two. The newly rebellious Lizzie Catella begins to "party hearty" and tears it up at a local heavy metal beer bash.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

SHUTTER #27

Written by Joe Keatinge, art and cover by Leile Del Duca and Owen Gieni.

"So Far Beyond," Part Five. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong as Cassius becomes a god.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

SOUTHERN BASTARDS #18

Written and cover by Jason Latour, art by Chris Brunner and Jason Latour, cover by Fiona Staples.

"Gut Check," Part Four, Roberta Tubb's entire life has prepared her for this moment. But how far is she willing to go to avenge her daddy?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

SOUTHERN CROSS #12

Written and cover by Becky Cloonan, art by Andy Belander and Lee Loughridge.

"Romulus," Part Six. Hazel learns the hard way that some mysteries should be left unsolved. The search for the Southern Cross is over, but with its return comes a horror no one could have imagined.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

SPAWN #272

Written by Todd McFarlane and various, art by Szymon Kudranski, cover by Nivanh Chanthara.

Spawn comes face-to-face with one of his biggest mortal enemies.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

SPREAD #19

Written by Justin Jordan, art by John Bivens and Felipe Sobreiro, cover by Kyl Strahm and Felipe Sobreiro.

"Outside," Part Two. No and Raven have been searching for Hope since they were separated in the aftermath of Sanctuary's destruction. But first they have to get past...No's sister?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

STRAY BULLETS: SUNSHINE & ROSES #21

Written, art and cover by David Lapham.

On the run, used, abused, and taken for all they're worth, Beth, Orson, and Nina are just hoping to live through the night, but three little numbers and a comic book just might make that impossible.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 1.

SUN BAKERY #1

Written, art and cover by Corey Lewis.

Sun Bakery comics anthology features the following stories: "Dream Skills," about a city where guns are obsolete and the social culture is swordplay; "Arem," a space adventurer on a quest to photograph the most beautiful galactic vistas; and "Bat Rider," a supernatural skateboarding comic.

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

SURGEON X #6

Written by Sara Kenney, art and cover by John Watkiss.

In this oversized final chapter of Surgeon X's opening storyline, Rosa Scott faces off with Hippocrates as she deals with the aftermath of a brutal act she commits for the good of society. But with her family relations crumbling and the survival of millions of Londoners at stake, Rosa must empower herself to fight the deadly situation at hand. With a horrifying revelation and the odds stacked against her, can she do it alone?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

THROWAWAYS #5

Written by Caitlin Kittredge, art and cover by Steven Sanders.

New story arc. Abby's regained her memory of what the ULTRA program did to her, but whether that's an advantage or just another complication remains to be seen. Dean's abilities spin out of control, and Dr. Ostrander puts a plan into motion that's going to require a special kind of operative -- one even Abby might not be able to defeat.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

VIOLENT LOVE #4

Written by Frank J. Barbiere, art and covers by Victor Santos.

Chapter Four: "Fine Young Knives"

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

THE WALKING DEAD #163

Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano and Cliff Rathburn, cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart.

New story arc. "Conquered." In the aftermath of The Whisperer War: all is lost.

32 pages, 25 cents, in stores on Feb. 1.

THE WALKING DEAD #164

Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano and Cliff Rathburn, cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart.

"A Fallen House." Maggie leads the survivors from the Hilltop to Alexandria...to see it overrun with the dead.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #26

Written by Kieron Gillen, art and cover by Jamie McKelvie and Matt Taylor, cover by Nicola Scott.

"Imperial Phase (I)," Part Four. Once more we return to the polling booth. One god, one vote. I'm sure it'll be fine. Democracy always works, right?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

BLACK HISTORY IN ITS OWN WORDS HC

Art and cover by Ronald Wimberly.

A look at Black History framed by those who made it. Black History In Its Own Words presents quotes of dozens of black luminaries with portraits & illustrations by Ronald Wimberly. Featuring the memorable words and depictions of Angela Davis, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kanye West, Zadie Smith, Ice Cube, Dave Chappelle, James Baldwin, Spike Lee, and more.

80 pages, $16.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

ARCLIGHT TP

Written by Brandon Graham, art and cover by Marian Churchland.

A lady of the blood house has had her mind trapped in a strange alien body. She was hiding on the outskirts of her kingdom until she learns that an alien monster pretending to be her has taken her place. Sharp genderqueer knights, blood magic, death gods, astral projection, and a goose. Collects Arclight #1-4.

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

ECLIPSE, VOL. 1 TP

Written by Zack Kaplan, art and cover by Giovanni Timpano.

Imagine if sunlight burned you alive. In the near future, a mysterious solar event has transformed the sun's light into deadly immolating rays. The world's few survivors now live in nocturnal cities. But a killer emerges who uses sunlight to burn his victims, and when he targets the daughter of a solar power mogul, it falls to a disillusioned solar engineer to protect her. Collects Eclipse #1-4.

128 pages, $9.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

THE HUNT TP

Written by Colin Lorimer, art and cover by Colin Lorimer and Joana LaFuente.

At her father's deathbed, Orla Roche came face to face with the age-old myth of The Sluagh, a group of soul-stealing spirits so evil that not even hell would take them. Years later, and with the belief that her father's soul is still trapped in some form of the netherworld, she goes looking for answers -- beginning a journey that leads her down a path to discover what really happens to us after we die. Collects The Hunt #1-5.

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

LAKE OF FIRE TP

Written and cover by Nathan Fairbairn, art by Matt Smith and Nathan Fairbairn.

It is 1220 AD, and the gears of the Albigensian Crusade grind on. When an alien spacecraft infested with a horde of bloodthirsty predators crash-lands in the remote wilderness of the French Pyrenees, a small band of crusaders and a Cathar heretic are all that stand between God's Kingdom and Hell on Earth. Collects Lake of Fire #1-5.

168 pages, $16.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

PIX, VOL. 1: ONE WEIRDEST WEEKEND TP

Written, art and cover by Gregg Schigiel.

Make way for Pix, the teen superhero who believes herself a fairy (and princess, no less). In her first original graphic novel, behold: attacking electronics, secret crushes, a magic 8-ball monster, cell service issues, a dragon war, a bad date, worried moms, a furtive frog, a malevolent monkey, all making for one weirdest weekend! Thrilling, energetic superhero action! Lively, funny teen dynamics! If Spider-Man were a Disney princess, you'd have Pix!

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SEVEN TO ETERNITY, VOL. 1 TP

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Jerome Opena and Matt Hollingsworth.

The God of Whispers has spread an omnipresent paranoia to every corner of the kingdom of Zhal; his spies hide in every hall spreading mistrust and fear. Adam Osidis, a dying knight from a disgraced house, must choose between joining a hopeless band of magic users in their desperate bid to free their world of the evil God, or accepting his promise to give Adam everything his heart desires. All men have surrendered their freedom for fear, and now one last free man must choose. Collects Seven to Eternity #1-4.

120 pages, $9.99, in stores on Feb. 9.

SNOTGIRL, VOL. 1 TP

Written by Bryan Lee O'Malley and Leslie Hung, art and cover by Leslie Hung and Mickey Quinn.

Lottie Person is a glamorous fashion blogger living her best life -- at least that's what she wants you to think. The truth is, her friends are terrible people, her boyfriend traded her up for someone younger, her allergies are out of control, and she may or may not have killed somebody! Collects Snotgirl #1-5.

128 pages, $9.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

SUNSTONE BOOK 1 HC

Written, art and cover by Stjepan Sejic.

Two women deal with modern themes of sex, relationships, and fetishism in this erotic romantic comedy. Collects Sunstone, Vol. 1-3 TP.

504 pages, $49.99, in stores on March 15.

VELVET DELUXE HARDCOVER EDITION HC

Written by Ed Brubaker, art by Steve Epting and Elizabeth Breitweiser, cover by Steve Epting.

A slick and sexy new take on the Cold War spy genre. What if the secretary to the man running the world's most top secret spy agency was actually their most dangerous weapon, once upon a time? VELVET is groundbreaking new work from one of the bestselling teams in comics, and now Velvet Templeton's first major storyline is collected in one oversized deluxe hardback with behind-the-scenes extras and articles. Collects Velvet #1-15

400 pages, $49.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

ELEPHANTMEN 2260, BOOK FIVE TP

Written by Richard Starkings and Boo Cook, art by Axel Medellin, Carlos Pedro and Boo Cook, cover by Boo Cook.

"Up Close And Personal." Collects Elephantmen #60 #70, 71 & 73-76

160 pages, $16.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

THE FUSE, VOL. 4: CONSTANT ORBITAL REVOLUTIONS TP

Written by Antony Johnston, art and cover by Justin Greenwood.

Retirement beckons for Midway's oldest, crankiest Homicide detective! But before Klem can hang up her space boots, there's one final case to solve -- and it will hit closer to home for her secretive young partner Ralph than he'd like, when what begins as a simple murder case soon entangles the detectives in a deadly terror plot! Ralph's secret mission is about to explode...and no one will escape unscathed! Collects The Fuse #19-24.

152 pages, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

HINGES, BOOK 3: MECHANICAL MEN TP

Written, art and cover by 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.

152 pages, $15.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

JUST THE TIPS: A SEXUAL GUIDE BY THE CREATORS OF SEX CRIMINALS HC

Written by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky, art and cover by Chip Zdarsky.

A curated collection of tips, tricks, moves, advice, suggestions, stories, confessions, how-tos, dos, don'ts, and do-agains-but-slower-this-time from the unmissable letters columns of Sex Criminals, alongside material specially created for this collection only. Finally, a book to teach you how to not be a sex dummy no more. It's this book.

96 pages, $12.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

LAZARUS, VOL 5: CULL TP

Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Michael Lark.

The fifth collection plunges the Sixteen Families into chaos as the world goes to war. But Forever Carlyle, the Lazarus of the Carlyle Family, has been sidelined, and her loyalties are now in question as she struggles to come to terms with who and what she is. To win her trust, her sister Johanna must reveal the Family's most closely guarded secret -- the truth of Forever Carlyle. Collects Lazarus #22-26.

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

NAMELESS TP

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Chris Burnham and Nathan Fairbairn.

Nameless tells the story of a down-at-heel occult hustler known only as "Nameless" who is recruited by a consortium of billionaire futurists as part of a desperate mission to save the world. When Nameless and his teammates inadvertently unleash a malignant soul-destroying intelligence, the stage is set for a nightmarish, nihilistic journey to the outer reaches of human terror. Collects Nameless #1-6.

192 pages, $16.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

OUTCAST VOL. 4 TP

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Paul Azaceta and Elizabeth Breitweiser.

Answers are given and secrets are revealed as Kyle Barnes and Sidney have a conversation that will change everything. Kyle has never been in more danger. Collects #19-24.

128 pages, $14.99.

SEX, VOL 5: REFLEXOLOGY TP

Written by Joe Casey, art by Piotr Kowalski, cover by Sonia Harris.

The saga of Saturn City continues to unfold. Who will live? Who will die? Who will get it on? And who will figure out exactly what it means to be a fully functioning adult? Collects Sex #27-34.

184 pages, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 22.