VAULT COMICS FOR AUGUST

FRIENDO #1

Written by Alex Paknadel, art and cover by Martin Simmonds, variant cover by Kim McLean.

Leo wasn't allowed toys as a kid, but now that he's all grown up he's going to take yours. He used to play by the rules, but then governments and corporations set fire to the rules and still expected him to behave. He probably would have if it hadn't been for his new friend Jerry. See, Jerry isn't human; he's a personalised marketing VR... and he's malfunctioning.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 29.

SONGS FOR THE DEAD

Written by Michael Christopher Heron, Andrea Fort, art by Sam Beck, cover by Tess Fowler.

Bethany is a minstrel with a heart full of adventure, a would-be hero determined to find a missing boy from the town of Llyne, and a friend to all woodland critters. But mostly the dead ones, because Bethany is also a necromancer. She's out to prove her magic isn't evil, and she'll need the help of a hot-headed, sword-swinging mercenary named Elissar-that is, she'll need the help of a friend.

$19.99, in stores on July 18.

SUBMERGED #2

Written by Vita Ayala, art and cover by Lisa Sterle, cover by Jen Bartel.

As the worst storm in New York City's history crashes over its streets, Ellie Puente's desperate search for her brother, Angel, takes her into the terrifying depths of the subway system. There she finds a lost, helpless child, and is confronted with the stuff of her nightmares.

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

WASTED SPACE #5

Written by Michael Moreci, art and cover by Hayden Sherman, cover by Marguerite Sauvage.

Things hit the fan in the finale to Wasted Space's first arc. And then there's a major twist that's going to screw things up for Billy even more than they already are. Which means we're coming back for more, baby!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 29.