VAULT COMICS FOR OCTOBER

CULT CLASSIC CREATURE FEATURE #1

Written by Eliot Rahal, art and cover by John Bivens, cover by Tim Daniel.

Eons ago, visitors from outer space buried an item of unimaginable power in the primordial swamps that would one day become King Lake-a quaint little basin on the edge of Whisper, USA. Millions of years later, a comet's radioactive waves awaken the monster slumbering beneath the lake. As the beast feeds on America's sweet, delicious youth, brain-slugs infect the quiet town, causing victims to vomit up their kill-hungry, zombified skeletons. But for seventeen-year-old Jarrod Parker, none of that stuff matters much. For him, this isn't about the Apocalypse. It's about payback. Nothing-not his friends, not the undead, not even the end of the world-will keep him from vengeance.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 16..

MONEY SHOT #1

Written by Tim Seeley, Sarah Beattie, art by Rebekah Issacs, covers by Rebekah Issacs, Tim Daniel.

In the near future, space travel is ludicrously expensive and largely ignored. Enter Christine Ocampos, inventor of the Star Shot teleportation device. Her big idea: She'll travel to new worlds, engage-intimately-with local aliens, and film her exploits for a jaded earth populace trying to find something new on the internet. Now, Chris and her merry band of scientist-cum-pornstars explore the universe, each other, and the complexities of sex in Money Shot! A story about scientists having sex with aliens for the glory of mankind-and money.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 23.

THESE SAVAGE SHORES VOL. 1

Written by V. Ram, art and cover by Sumit Kumar.

Two centuries after the first European ship sailed to the Malabar Coast and made landfall at Calicut, The East India Company seeks to secure its future along the lucrative Silk Route, in the year 1766. An old evil now sails aboard a company ship, hoping to make a home in this new found land. But he will soon find that the ground along the Indus is an ancient one with daemons and legends far older than himself. Along These Savage Shores, where the days are scorched and the nights are full of teeth.

$16.99, in stores on Oct. 30.

MALL #3

Written by Michael Moreci, Gary Dauberman, art and cover by Zak Hartong.

Warfare spreads through the mall as insidious secrets are unearthed. Below, Ronin and Andre meet a new clan-who pits them against a fabled beast in a game of life and death!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 30.

NECROMANCER'S MAP #3

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

With Jonas joining Bethany and Elissar on their pilgrimage, their destination is now clear: Reach the capital city of Vallagard to translate the encrypted map. But riding in the open proves to be a terrible mistake, when an old enemy learns of their travels. Finding an ancient windmill for respite, the heroes will be forced to stand together-despite their uncertain bonds as a trio-against a dangerous assault.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 30.

THE PLOT #2

Written by Michael Moreci, Tim Daniel, art and cover by Josh Hixson.

Secrets fester in the Blaine family-and in their home. Chase uncovers a piece of history best left hidden, while Mackenzie explores the fraught past between her uncle and Reese.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 30.

QUEEN OF BAD DREAMS #5

Written by Danny Lore, art and cover by Jordi Perez.

Final issue! Eleanor will stop at nothing to ensure her dreams endure. Ava is tired of seeing people caught in the crossfire. Daher's not going to let Ava suffer alone, and follows them into the dream world-where they discover the truth about Eleanor and her power. In their most desperate hour, a little unexpected help might save them from this nightmare.

32 pagess, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 30.

RELICS OF YOUTH #2

Written by Matt Nicholas, Chad Rebmann, art and cover by Skylar Patridge.

After the destruction of their yacht, Nat and her misfit fellowship are stranded on the island of Oshtia. Worse, they're obviously not alone. A mercenary by the name of Serena leads a group of modern day pirates who wish to plunder the magical paradise. As the group struggles to evade capture, they awaken ancient spirits that have laid dormant for hundreds of years. Soon, their tattoos glow with great power, bestowing the six teenagers with strange abilities. All with an urgent message from the island itself: Protect the last drop of magic.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 30.

RESONANT #4

Written by David Andry, art and cover by Alejandro Aragon.

Paxton learns the only rule of Honcho's island: Fight for him or die! After leaving home, Ty finds refuge with a group of religiously devoted survivors. This Congregation welcomes Ty with open arms, but what will be required of him to stay? Left at the family cabin, Bec finds evidence of an unwanted visitor.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 23.

SERA: THE ROYAL STARS #4

Written by Jon Tsuei, art and cover by Audrey Mok.

Sera travels the depths of the Underworld with no means of escape. Will the Council of Gods offer a way out or will the Royal Stars be forced to enact a dangerous plan before the stars of Draco seal their fate?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 23.

TEST #5

Written by Christopher Sebela, art and cover by Jen Hickman.

Aleph Null came to Laurelwood looking for the future. At the center of the maze, they found themself instead. Now, to become the savior the town needs, they'll have to join forces with an impossible ally and foster something they've been trying to extinguish their whole life: their humanity.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 30.