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SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2019

IDW PUBLISHING FOR OCTOBER

STAR WARS ADVENTURES: RETURN TO VADER'S CASTLE #1

Cavan Scott (W), Francesco Francavilla (A/C/VC), Megan Levens (A), Derek Charm (VC).

Return to Vader's Castle for a spooky spin on your favorite villains from a galaxy far, far away../

This exciting weekly series explores the hidden corners of the Star Wars Galaxy and features a wretched hive of scum and villainy including Darth Maul, Grand Moff Tarkin, Asajj Ventress, Jabba the Hutt -- all under the shadow of Darth Vader!

Fans will be excited to discover these creepy stories by fan-favorite writer Cavan Scott, with art by the greatest talent from across the galaxy, including Nicoletta Baldari, Nick Brokenshire, Francesco Francavilla, Kelley Jones, Megan Levens, and Charles Paul Wilson III!

32 pages, $3.99

STAR WARS ADVENTURES: RETURN TO VADER'S CASTLE #2

Cavan Scott (W), Francesco Francavilla (A/C), Kelley Jones (A/C)/

32 pages, $3.99.

STAR WARS ADVENTURES: RETURN TO VADER'S CASTLE #3

Cavan Scott (W), Francesco Francavilla (A/C/VC), Nick Brokenshire (A/VC),

32 pages, $3.99.

STAR WARS ADVENTURES: RETURN TO VADER'S CASTLE #4

Cavan Scott (W), Francesco Francavilla (A/C), Nicoletta Baldari (A/VC)

32 pages, $3.99.

STAR WARS ADVENTURES: RETURN TO VADER'S CASTLE #5

Cavan Scott (W), Francesco Francavilla (A/C), Charles Paul Wilson III (A/VC).

32 pages, $3.99.

STAR WARS MOTION PICTURE SLIPCASE

Alessandro Ferrari (W), Various (A).

Celebrate the concluding chapter of the Skywalker saga in this special box set collecting the graphic novel adaptations of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, and The Last Jedi. Perfect for readers of any age, this commemorative set is designed for collectors and purpose-built to accommodate your volume of The Rise of Skywalker at a later date.

360 pages, $54.99.

STAR WARS ADVENTURES #27

John Barber (W), Michael Moreci (W), Derek Charm (A/C), Tony Fleecs (A/VC), Manuel Bracchi (VC).

In this first installment of a three-part story, the mighty Wookiees of Kashyyyk must defend their home against the armies of the evil First Order. Plus, in our second tale, R2-D2, C-3PO, and BB-8 team up on a top-secret spy adventure for the Resistance.

32 pages, $3.99.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #22

Ian Flynn (W), Tracy Yardley (A), Ryan Jampole (C), Diana Skelly (VC), Nathalie Fourdraine (VC).

"The Last Minute," Part Two! As the Metal Virus spreads faster and faster, it's getting harder for the Restoration to keep up... good thing they've got Amy Rose keeping relief efforts organized! Just as long as nothing happens to the Restoration base, everything will be... Oh... That might be a problem.

32 pages, $3.99.

SONIC: TANGLE & WHISPER #4

Ian Flynn (W), Evan Stanley (A/C), Nathalie Fourdraine (VC), Abigail Starling (VC).

"Showdown." This is it! Whisper's ready to confront her old foe, and Tangle's more than happy to back her up! Of course, if the bad guy knows he's walking into a trap, he's going to be prepared, right? Maybe this won't be so easy, since he's got a Badnik army backing him up!

32 pages, $3.99.

MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC #83

Thom Zahler (W), Kate Sherron (A/C), Sara Richard (VC), JustaSuta (VC).

Twilight Sparkle receives a mysterious message about a missing turtle! Only it's not just any turtle -- it's the most famed of racing turtles, Silver Blaze! With friendship on the line, it's up to Twilight and Spike (armed with deerstalker caps and capes) to solve the mystery before it's too late! Elementary, my dear fillies! It's a brand-new Pony mystery to solve!

32 pages, $3.99.

MY LITTLE PONY: THE FEATS OF FRIENDSHIP #3

Ian Flynn (W), Brenda Hickey (A), Tony Fleecs (A/C), Justa Suta (VC), Katie O'Neill (VC).

The Feats of Friendship comes to a close! But with the Young Six fighting and Swift Foot egging them on, things don't look good for their completing the fourth and final event -- defeating a Hydra! Can friendship save the day, or will jealousy be the endgame?!

32 pages, $3.99.

MARVEL ACTION: AVENGERS: THE FEAR EATERS

Matthew K. Manning (W), Jon Sommariva (A/C).

A new era of all-out Avengers action continues in these young reader friendly graphic novels! Heroes and villains alike prepare for an incoming threat from the cosmos! Will someone from Black Panther's past be friend or foe? And what sinister plan is M.O.D.O.K. preparing?Collects issues #7-9 of the Marvel Action: Avengers series.

80 pages, $9.99.

MARVEL ACTION: AVENGERS #10

Matthew K. Manning (W), Marcio Fiorito (A), Jon Sommariva (C), Luca Claretti (VC).

A.I.M. has taken over New York City and mind-controlled many of its strongest super heroes! A small band of heroes struggles to fight back... but will they be any match for the Yellow Hulk?!

32 pages, $3.99.

MARVEL ACTION: CAPTAIN MARVEL #3

Sam Maggs (W), Sweeney Boo (A/C), Yasmin Montanez (VC).

Carol Danvers may be good at working alone, but even Avengers need friends! With BFF Jessica Drew at her side and some backup from the only-slightly-dysfunctional-we-promise Guardians of the (freakin') Galaxy, Carol gears up to take on the Kree Supreme Intelligence and save a whole planet's worth of unsuspecting cat owners!

32 pages, $3.99.

MARVEL ACTION: SPIDER-MAN #11

Delilah S. Dawson (W), Davidé Tinto (A/C), Jonboy Meyers (VC).

A possible new Spider-Man has hit the scene, but this one is big, bad, and wreaking havoc all across the city. Now Peter must lead a desperate search for the one called "Venom."

32 pages, $3.99.

MARVEL VAULT OF HEROES: HULK - BIGGEST & BEST

Paul Benjamin (W), David Nakayama (A), Juan Santacruz (A), Gary Martin (A), Mario Gully (A), Steve Scott (A/C).

Collecting the richest Marvel adventures for young readers! Break into the history of Bruce Banner and his transformation into the Hulk, and then read along as heroes like the Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer, and Doctor Strange battle to protect Earth! They'll face off against a rogues gallery of foes ranging from Radioactive Man, Dormammu, Terrax, Doc Samson, and even Juggernaut. Collects Marvel Adventures Hulk Issues #1-12.

288 pages, $17.99.

MARVEL SOLID GOLD SUPER HEROES

TBD (W), various (A/C).

Marvel's amazing and fantastic heroes from the Golden Age of Comics punch Nazis and vanquish Fifth Columnists as we joyfully celebrate Marvel Comics' 80th Anniversary!

Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner! Plus a bountiful bevy of obscure heroes like Blazing Skull, Blonde Phantom, Terror, Sun Girl, Marvel Boy and... the yellow-costumed Whizzer! This stunning, ginormous-format coffee-table book is brought to you by the Yoe Books/IDW titanic team who gave you the rousingly acclaimed Super Weird Heroes books! True Believers, face front as we look back at the pulse-pounding super heroes who are the bodacious bedrock of the Mighty Marvel Universe!

224 pages, $49.99.

DISNEY AFTERNOON GIANT #7

Ian Brill (W), James Silvani and Morgan Luthi (A), Giorgio Cavazzano (C).

Two more classic stories await you in this latest issue! First up is chapter 3 of the epic Darkwing Duck story, "The Duck Knight Returns," followed by another Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers adventure, "Ask a Ninja (To Stop Chasing Me)."

48 pages, $5.99.

DUCKTALES: SILENCE AND SCIENCE #3

Steve Behling (W), Luca Usai and Gianfranco Florio (A), Marco Ghiglione (C/VC), Cristina Stella (C/VC).

Huey, Dewey, and Louie are excited to attend the Duckburg Science Fiction and Comic Convention, which happens to be going on at the exact same time as the Duckburg Froyo Convention. But will Launchpad be able to get the nephews there in time, or will factors beyond their control come into play? And, more importantly, who will get to be captain when they decide to cosplay their favorite sci-fi series, Space Battle Zero in the Year 5000? Find out in "Where No Duck Has Gone Before, Sort Of!"

32 pages, $3.99.

UNCLE SCROOGE #50

Vito Stabile (W), Pietro B. Zemelo (W), Silvia Gianatti (W), Frederico Franzo (A), Nico Picone (A), Andrea Freccero (C/VC).

Celebrate the 50th-issue milestone of IDW's ongoing Uncle Scrooge title with the conclusion of the four-part story "Under Siege"! With the Beagle Boys and Magica De Spell causing no end of headaches for Uncle Scrooge and his friends and family, will the bad guys finally win -- or will a little help come from some unexpected sources to turn the tide? Then, in "My Best Friend: Loyal for Life," find out why Quackmore and Uncle Scrooge have such a strong and unwavering bond. That's two stories highlighting everyone's favorite miserly duck, so join in the fun with the citizens of Duckburg in a salute to Uncle Scrooge!

48 pages, $4.99.

ADDAMS FAMILY: THE BODIES ISSUE

Zoe Quinn (W), Philip Murphy (A/C).

While searching the Addams library for the creepiest grimoire, Wednesday Addams discovers a mysterious tome that promises true empowerment to the young woman who wields it. Wednesday decides to complete the dark rituals hidden within this Eleventeen magazine -- and achieve ultimate power.

36 pages, $4.99.

TRANSFORMERS #14

Brian Ruckley (W), Anna Malkova (A). Beth McGuire-Smith (A), Angel Hernandez (C), Priscilla Tramontano (VC), J.N. Wiedle (VC), Sara Pitre-Durocher (VC)

The Ascenticon Guard, Security Operations, and The Rise are caught in a three-way faceoff. Cybertron is teetering on the brink of chaos, but there is still hope for peace. And leading the way to restore that peace are the only bots that make sense: Megatron, Soundwave, and Starscream!

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS/GHOSTBUSTERS #5

Erik Burnham (W), Dan Schoening (A/C), Nick Roche (VC), Evan Stanley (VC).

"GHOSTS OF CYBERTRON," Part 5! Out of the frying pan and into the fire! Starscream isn't the only ghostly Decepticon in the universe -- or on Earth. Megatron has manifested, he's hungry for vengeance, and he's not particular about what he has to destroy to get it! Autobots, Decepticons, and the Boys in Gray, too! The 35th anniversary celebration of Transformers and Ghostbusters ends here!

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS GALAXIES #2

Tyler Bleszinski (W), Livio Ramondelli (A/C), Alex Milne (VC), Andrew Griffith (VC).

"CONSTRUCTICONS RISING," PART 2! The Constructicons are training -- they know their time is coming. They're almost ready to stand at their once glorious height. They just need a sign and some energon. When a mysterious benefactor arrives promising to provide both, how can the Constructicons resist?

32 pages, $3.99.

G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #269

Larry Hama (W), Robert Atkins (A/C), Jamie Sullivan (VC), John Royle (VC).

"SNAKE HUNT," Part 4! Cobra Commander wants a Snake Eyes of his own. The Joes have other ideas. It'll take two armies to settle the dispute! It's all hands on deck for both G.I. JOE and Cobra as living legend Larry Hama and fan-favorite Robert Atkins continue their massive 10-issue event... featuring EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF G.I. JOE!

32 pages, $3.99.

USAGI YOJIMBO #5

Stan Sakai (W/A/C).

Usagi has been retained as a bodyguard to writer Lady Mura as she escapes her powerful, abusive husband. However, he is cornered in a dilemma when duty and honor conflicts with bushido, the rigid code of the samurai. Can only tragedy come of his decision? The enthralling conclusion to "The Hero."

32 pages, $3.99.

G.I. JOE #2

Paul Allor (W), Chris Evenhuis (A/C), Karl Moline (VC).

With Cobra ascendant across the globe, the G.I. Joe program takes on new recruits to fight back. Are the recruits, everyday people determined to fight for their country, ready for the realities of war? Or will Cobra root out and destroy the initiative before it has a chance to launch?

32 pages, $3.99.

TMNT: URBAN LEGENDS #18

Gary Carlson (W), Frank Fosco (A/C/VC), Erik Larsen (VC), Kevin Eastman (VC).

Leonardo gets in over his head when he comes face-to-face with an old foe: King Komodo! Will he escape the encounter unscathed? Will Leatherhead come to his aid? And where are his brothers when he needs ‘em?!

32 pages, $3.99

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE IDW COLLECTION, VOL. 10

Kevin Eastman (W), Tom Waltz (W), Erik Burnham (W), Ian Flynn (W), Bobby Curnow (W), Matthew K. Manning (w) Cory Smith (A), Dan Schoening (A), Dave Wachter (A), Pablo Tunica (A), Adam Gorham (A), Dan Duncan (C)

Turtles... in space! Krang is set to go on trial in Dimension X, but he has hired the cybernetic assassin Hakk-R to eliminate the witnesses set to testify against him. Meanwhile, the Turtles race to different planets in Dimension X to escort the witnesses to safety before Hakk-R gets to them first! Then, an enemy from Master Splinter's past is back and hungry for revenge. To get it, he'll summon the most dangerous foe that the Turtles have ever encountered -- the Collectors, shape-shifting demons that can pass through dimensions at will and cannot be stopped once they have been summoned to harvest a soul. To save themselves, the Turtles team up with the Ghostbusters, the only people who have ever faced the Collectors and lived to tell the tale.

Collects Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe issues #19–20, issues #73–75 of the ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, the Dimension X miniseries, and the TMNT/Ghostbusters 2 crossover miniseries.

384 pages, $49.99.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #99

Tom Waltz (W), Kevin Eastman (W/VC), Dave Wachter (A/C), Valerio Schiti (VC).

City at War, Part 7. New York City descends into chaos after the unthinkable events of the last issue! Bishop is relentless in his pursuit, and a final showdown between Donatello and Metalhead will prove explosive!

48 pages, $7.99.

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE #2

Carlos Guzman-Verdugo (W), Alejandro Verdugo (W), Jorge Monlongo (A/VC), Sara Richard (C).

"IMPEACH PEDRO," PART 2! Napoleon Dynamite faces a tough challenge: with his best friend accused of rigging the student election, can he prove Pedro's innocence and turn public opinion in their favor? Or will he only make things worse by blaming the mole men for everything?

32 pages, $3.99.

ROM: DIRE WRAITHS #1

Chris Ryall (W), Luca Pizzari (A/C), Guy Dorian (A/VC), Sal Buscema (A/VC), Corin Howell (VC).

"Inhumanauts," Part 1: In 1969, two American astronauts became the first humans to set foot on Earth's moon... but they found something inhuman waiting for them! With Rom the Spaceknight nowhere in sight, can even the Earth Corp help prevent one giant leap for Wraithkind? Plus! Find out where Rom is in a special back-up story with art by Guy Dorian Sr. and Rom legend Sal Buscema!

36 pages, $4.99.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING: CHANDRA - TRIALS OF ALARA #3

James Asmus (W), Eric Koda (A/C/VC).

Chandra and Jace's trek continues as they guide the Bant refugees through hostile territory. With a whole host of Alaran threats bearing down on them, the mind mage takes extreme measures to give the caravan a fighting chance. Whether he succeeds or not, Chandra will have to shoulder the mantle of leadership alone. Will any of it make a difference?

32 pages, $3.99.

STARCADIA QUEST #3

James Roberts (W), Aurelio Mazzara (A/C), Nicoletta Baldari (VC).

Everything's going right for Starkid and the Solaris crew's first QWST! They're on the wrong planet, doing a totally unrelated mission, surrounded by robots, and a massive armada led by the Starcadia Alliance's worst enemy just showed up -- which actually kinda works out great! Well... if they live through all those bad parts! The hilarious and action-packed QWST concludes!

36 pages, $4.99.

COBRA KAI: THE KARATE KID SAGA CONTINUES #1

Denton J. Tipton (W), Kagan McLeod (A/C/VC), photo (VC).

"JOHNNY'S STORY," Part 1. See The Karate Kid in a whole new light in this retelling through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence, two-time All Valley Tournament Champion. When the new kid makes moves on the girl that broke Johnny's heart, he vows to settle the score and win back her love. Or so goes the story Sensei Lawrence tells his students nearly 35 years later. Written by Denton J. Tipton (X-Files) and illustrated by Kagan McLeod (Infinite Kung Fu). Based on the hit YouTube Original series Cobra Kai!

32 pages, $3.99

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY: AFTERMATH #3

Kirsten Beyer (W), Mike Johnson (W), Tony Shasteen (A), Angel Hernandez (C), Photo (VC).

You saw the stunning conclusion of the second season of Star Trek: Discovery -- now prepare yourselves for the ending of the Aftermath! With the fragile peace between the Klingons and the Federation hanging by a thread, Spock, Captain Pike, and Chancellor L'Rell make a last stand against the forces threatening to ignite a new galactic war!

32 pages, $3.99.

STAR TREK: YEAR FIVE #7

Jackson Lanzing (W), Collin Kelly (W), Stephen Thompson (A/C), J.J. Lendl (VC)>

Just as the crew is finally able to communicate with their Tholian passenger, the Enterprise runs into a new obstacle -- a Tholian web! But as the crew works with other trapped ships to figure out how to escape, new questions about what the Tholian Assembly is planning darken the horizon.

32 pages, $3.99.

STAR TREK: VOYAGER: MIRRORS AND SMOKE

Paul Allor (W), J.K. Woodward (A/C), George Caltsoudas (VC).

Stranded far from the ruins of the Terran Empire, Captain Janeway of the rebel ship Voyager has crowned herself Pirate Queen of the Delta Quadrant! Of course, the locals won't give in without a fight -- especially not scavengers Neelix and Kes. And who is this apparent Terran who calls herself Annika Hansen? Find out in Mirror Voyager's amazing comic book debut!

36 pages, $4.99.

JOE HILL: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTION

Joe Hill (W), Jason Ciaramella (W), Zach Howard (A), Nelson Daniel (A), Vic Malhotra (A), Nat Jones (A), Charles Paul Wilson III (A), Shane Pierce (C).

Get into the mind of the bestselling author with these five graphic novels, spanning from straight up horror to psychological thriller! Joe Hill is the creative force behind this collection of graphic novels that showcase the world-building and bone-chilling talents of the famed Locke & Key co-creator. This softcover edition includes: The Cape, illustrated by Zach Howard; The Cape: 1969, illustrated by Nelson Dániel; Thumbprint, illustrated by Vic Malhotra; Kodiak, illustrated by Nat Jones; and Wraith, illustrated by Charles Paul Wilson III.

384 pages, $29.99.

LOCKE AND KEY: NAILED IT

Joe Hill (W), Gabriel Rodríguez (A), Jay Fotos (C).

In 2013, the Locke family saga came to a close. Or did it? Some doors, once closed, can never be opened again. While others shouldn't be reopened ever again... Please join us for a return to the Locke & Key mythos with a new story by series creators Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodríguez, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the Locke and Key TV series and a 5-page preview of an all-new series by Joe Hill and Martin Simmonds!

36 pages, $4.99.

CANTO #5

David M. Booher (W), Drew Zucker (A/C), Ben Bishop (VC).

Death from above! The Emerald Tower and the Shrouded Man are within reach, but three vicious Furies block Canto's way. Canto battles them bravely with his ax, but can he fight them... in his mind?

32 pages, $3.99.

STAR PIG #4

Delilah S. Dawson (W), Francesco Gaston (A/VC), Sara Richard (C).

Vess has been stranded in space, saved by a gigantic tardigrade, escaped an obsessed sentient cloud, and swept off her feet by an alien doctor. Yet somehow, things are about to get even weirder!

32 pages, $3.99.

MOUNTAINHEAD #3

John Lees (W), Ryan Lee (A/C), Alex Cormack (VC).

Everything in Mountainhead has been building to this chapter! On the road to Canada, a driver makes an ill-fated roadside stop. In Braeriach, the townsfolk are behaving strangely, animals are disappearing, and Theo Halbot seeks to share some good news with his family. And in the skies over Mount Rector, a storm is brewing. In this pivotal, must-read issue, secrets are revealed, blood is spilled... and the other shoe drops.

32 pages, $3.99.

PANDEMICA #2

Jonathan Maberry (W), Alex Sanchez (A/C/VC).

"Sick Things." The ethnic genocide bioweapons have been released. People are dying in the streets... but there are worse things than death. Designer pandemics are colliding and mutating, pushing humanity to the edge of permanent darkness. One child holds the key to human survival or extinction, and everyone is hunting for her.

32 pages, $3.99.

GEARS OF WAR OMNIBUS, VOL. 2

Karen Traviss (W), Joshua Ortega (W), Pop Mhan (A), Leonardo Manco (A), Colin Wilson (A), Leonardo Manco (C).

Two Gears of War comic book series are collected in this special omnibus edition. First, as the Pendulum Wars rage on, Marcus Fenix and his right-hand man Dominic Santiago are deployed on their first military tour and must endure the harsh reality of battle, loss, and the waning hope of victory. Then, in the "Dirty Little Secrets" miniseries, follow Marcus and the rest of Delta Squad as they fight to defend the last of humanity.Collects issues #14-24 of the DC Comics series.

256 pages, $24.99.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: DAYS OF ENDLESS ADVENTURE

Jim Zub (W), Max Dunbar (A), Nelson Daniel (A), Netho Diaz (A), Hydro74 (C).

Go beyond your tabletop campaign -- or fuel it with new material -- in this trio of immersive adventures set in the boundless world of the Forgotten Realms. A new generation of heroes, led by a revived Minsc and Boo, rises to protect Baldur's Gate, but they'll soon find themselves fighting evil forces throughout the Realms and beyond. Whether they're stopping a plot by the Cult of the Dragon to destroy the city; escaping from the endless night of Ravenloft in the Demiplane of Dread; or facing down frost-giant raiding parties in the frigid Spine of the World, the action never stops! Go for the eyes, Boo! Collects Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur's Gate, Dungeons & Dragons: Shadows of the Vampire, and Dungeons and Dragons: Frost Giant's Fury.

344 pages, $29.99.

JERICHO SEASONS 3 & 4

Dan Shotz (W), Robert Levine (W), Matthew Federman (W), Jason M. Burns (W), Kalinda Vazquez (W), Matt Merhoff (A), Alejandro F. Giraldo (A), Andrew Currie (A), Erfan Fajar (A), Claudia Balboni (A), Jason Moore (C).

Overseen by the original writing staff of the television series, a whole new chapter of stories is told in the show's official continuity, picking up where the Season 2 cliffhanger ended!

Jake Green and Robert Hawkins are safe in Texas with the last remaining bomb from the original attack. Then, from amidst the chaos, they're contacted by John Smith, the mastermind behind the first 23 bombings, seeking aid. As the army of the Allied States of America bears down on them, they must decide whether to side with their former enemy or fight an even greater one...

272 pages, $29.99.

STEVE CANYON, VOL. 10: 1965-1966

Milton Caniff (W/A/C).

Shades of Terry and the Pirates! Steve roams the Far East in Volume 10, learning that politics makes strange bedfellows as he first teams up with Cheetah in Taiwan, then goes undercover in Hanoi to rescue "Herself" Muldoon! In between, he encounters another femme fatale from his past, now harrying the Hong Kong waters under the nom de guerre "Madame Hook." Sports are also prominent, as gangsters squeeze Poteet and Shaky Blopp in order to get points shaved on the basketball court. Steve races to stop a Communist plot to drop an atomic bomb on a football stadium (!), and baseball works its magic to save the day -- and an old friend -- in far-off Mahnay. Milton Caniff is synonymous with adventure and spine-tingling excitement, and they're on display throughout Steve Canyon, Volume 10.

336 pages, $49.99.

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE: THE COMPLETE LIBRARY, VOL. 4

Lynn Johnston (w & A/C).

This volume includes the story that earned Lynn Johnston a Pulitzer Prize nomination. The ‘90s start with a bang for the Pattersons when Elly finds out she is pregnant! Follow April Patterson as she grows from a toddler to a three-year-old, all in this single volume -- but that isn't all the excitement in the house, especially when there is a teenager around. Michael gets his first summer job, a steady girlfriend, and a driver's license -- if he passes the test. Adolescence is just as challenging for Elizabeth, who navigates middle school, learns to cope with the stigma of wearing glasses, and is peer-pressured into smoking a cigarette! Meanwhile, John succumbs to his (first) mid-life crisis when he buys his first model train.

The highlight of this collection, however, is Lawrence's coming out story, a tender and compassionate tale of gender identity and acceptance for which Lynn was deservedly nominated for the newspaper industry's top honor. Includes every comic strip from December 10, 1989 to April 24, 1993.

544 pages, $49.99.

LOVE AND OTHER WEIRD THINGS

Rich Sparks (W/A/C).

The world can always use a laugh. But today, the world could really use these laughs in this collection of comic strips and panel cartoons. Love and Other Weird Things is a cartoon collection by soon-to-be-household-name-if-there's-any-justice-in-this-world Rich Sparks. The cast of characters seem innocuous enough: foul-mouthed animals, Paul Bunyan, eccentric women, men in their skivvies. But the situations give Monty Python a run for their money. And the juxtapositions -- good heavens! Sparks has been published in the New Yorker, the Wall Street Journal, American Bystander, Weekly Humorist, and many other publications. Now he breaks out on his own with approximately 150 bizarre but sweet (seriously? Somebody needs to check the definition of sweet.) but also really funny cartoons.

152 pages, $14.99.

LUPUS

Frederik Peeters (W/A/C).

Lupus Lablennorre is a man on the run. Like a cosmic Odysseus, he wanders from planet to planet, haunted by his past and orbiting around a woman. It starts as a fishing trip with his ex-military pal Tony. Their lifelong friendship has started to feel different lately, and not just because of the drugs. Picking up Sanaa, a wealthy and mysterious runaway, only complicates the situation. When tragedy strikes and they're forced to flee, new worlds await with many ways to disappear. But Lupus will find that the tendrils of friendship, love, and family are not so easily severed. Armed with astonishingly expressive brushwork and a dreamy, intimate narrative, Frederick Peeters drifts on the solar winds to a new understanding of memory, guilt, isolation, and connection.

392 pages, $29.99.

STAR WARS ARTISAN EDITION

Walter Simonson (A), Michael Golden (A), more (A).

In 1977, the same year the film was released, Marvel Comics launched Star Wars as a comic book. Adapted by Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin, the comic series ignited the imaginations of countless readers across the globe, becoming part of the phenomenon that was spawned by George Lucas' smash-hit and record-breaking film!

The Star Wars Artisan Edition is an art book collecting more than 100 pages from the earliest stories, many from the first 10 issues, and each page has been painstakingly scanned from the original art. While appearing to be in black and white, the pages are printed in color, allowing the reader a rare glimpse of what original art looks like -- complete with blue pencil notations, corrections, white-out -- all the little nuances that make a page of original comic art unique. Besides Howard Chaykin, pages by comic legends Walter Simonson and Michael Golden are also included in this volume. As an added bonus, there is a beautiful foldout of Howard Chaykin's gorgeous Star Wars painting that was used to announce the film at the 1976 San Diego Comic Convention.

160 pages, $49.99.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ADVENTURES: CHANGE IS CONSTANT

Kevin Wilson (D), Daniel Lansdown (D) Pete Walsh (D), Robert Atkins (A), Ozzy Fernandez (A), Sajad Shah (A), Tony Vargas (A), Chris Johnson (C).

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures: Change Is Constant is a scenario-driven miniatures role-playing game created in IDW's Adventures Universal Game System. Play as one of the four ninja turtles or Casey Jones, or take on the role of Baxter and command his robot fleet, including the menacing Mega-Mouser.

$124.99/

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ADVENTURES: CITY FALL

Kevin Wilson (D), Daniel Lansdown (D), Pete Walsh (D), Robert Atkins (A), Ozzy Fernandez (A), Sajad Shah (A), Tony Vargas (A), Chris Johnson (C).

It's dark times for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The Shredder has seized control of the city and worse, he's brainwashed Leonardo into joining the Foot Clan! Play as one of five NEW heroes or take on the role of the Shredder and lead the Foot to victory with his new "chunin" and secret weapon, Dark Leo.

$124.99.

BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: ROGUES GALLERY

Sen-Foong Lim (D), Jessey Wright (D), Chris Fenoglio (A), Jack Lawrence (A), Dario Brizuela (A), Marcelo Ferreira (A), TableTaffy (A).

Choose your favorite villain, then go on crime sprees, steal powerful upgrades, recruit nefarious accomplices, and race to complete your master plan and be the first to defeat the World's Greatest Detective!

$34.99.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG DICE RUSH

Jonathan Ying (D).

Speed is Sonic's game, and in Sonic the Hedgehog Dice Rush, you and up to 3 of your friends are in a real-time race to build the best Sonic the Hedgehog level.

$19.99.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: CRASH COURSE

Sean McDonald (D).

Speeding through the classic Green Hill Zone, players in Sonic the Hedgehog Crash Course race to be the first player to collect 5 of the 7 Chaos Emeralds!

$29.99.







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