VAULT COMICS FOR FEBRUARY

VAGRANT QUEEN VOL. 1

Written by Magdalene Visaggio, art and cover by Jason Smith.

Former child queen Elida was driven from her throne at age ten and forced to wander the galaxy, evading the revolutionary forces that wanted her dead. When an old frenemy claims to know the whereabouts of Elida's long-lost mother, she is forced to return to her former kingdom and stage a rescue.

$17.99, in stores on Feb. 27.

FEARSCAPE #5

Written by Ryan O'Sullivan, art and cover by Andrea Mutti

In the final issue of Fearscape, Henry Henry shows his true colours as he-I promised myself I would not interject again, but alas I must: "True colours"?! Really?! I appreciate it is only marketing copy, but must the closing chapter of my opus be marred with such overwrought cliche? At least pretend to care. -- HH.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.

FRIENDO #5

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

The epic conclusion! Having barely survived their confrontation with the unstoppable Zaj cek the Cremator, who remains determined to leave their $#!t in ruins, Jerry and Leo are off-camera and off-the-grid. But where to go now that Leo's stolen pretty much everything he ever wanted? Only one item remains: the Action Joe action figure Leo lost as a kid. An epic showdown in the desert ensues, and a surprising hero rises!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27

WASTED SPACE #7

Written by Michael Moreci, art and cover by Hayden Sherman

Reunions and betrayals! Our reckless heroes stage a rescue mission to save Rex-and secure the nuke still threatening to kill everyone. Along the way, Billy and Molly make a pit stop at a galactic gas station, where they discover brain-freezes and morality, and past demons catch up to Dust and Fury.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.