SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019
BOOM! STUDIOS FIRST LOOKS
WE SERVED THE PEOPLE OGN HC
Writer/artist/cover artist: Emei Burell.
* In China, an entire generation's most formative years took place in remote rural areas when city kids were sent to the countryside to become rusticated youth and partake in Mao's mandated Great Leap Forward. In an inspiring tale, Emei Burrell shares her mother's true experience during the Down to the Countryside Movement of the early 1970s, which sought to increase agricultural outreach and spur social and ideological change amongst youth.
* Burell's illustrations honor her mother's courage, strength, and determination during a decade of tremendous political upheaval.
$24.99.
ALIENATED #1
Writer: Simon Spurrier.
Artist: Chris Wildgoose.
Cover artist:s: Chris Wildgoose, Bengal.
* Writer Simon Spurrier and artist: Chris Wildgoose present a subversive coming-of-age story about having all the power to change the world but the unready hands to truly wield it/
* Three teenagers, each an outcast in their own way, stumble upon an unearthly entity as it's born. As they bond over this shared secret and the creature's incredible abilities, it becomes clear to the teenagers that their cute little pet is a superpredator in the making -- and it's in need of prey.
* Guided by the best intentions at first, the teens' decisions soon become corrupted by adolescent desires, small town jealousies, and internal rivalries, sending them into a catastrophic spiral of their own making.
32 pages, $3.99.
EAT, AND LOVE YOURSELF OGN SC
Writer/artist/cover artist: Sweeney Boo.
* For fans of
Seconds and Wet Moon.
* Mindy is a young woman living with an eating disorder and trapped in a battle for her own self-worth. When she accidentally discovers a magic chocolate bar that will give her a chance to revisit her past, she thinks she has a chance to put her life back on track. But will she be able to find a way back to her present, and just as important, a way to treat herself with love and kindness, at any size?
*A journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and just a bit of magic.
$14.99.
WONDER PONY OGN SC
Write/artist/cover artistsr: Marie Spenale.
* Middle school wasn't exactly stable before, but it becomes a real struggle when sixth grader Louison is given the strength and powers of a pony by... a tiny pink pony that insists on being called Jean-Pierre? Now, she's saddled with the responsibility of reining in the monsters that are giddy-up to no good in her new school! It's time to horse around with Wonder Pony!
* Angouleme Youth Award-nominated writer and artist: Marie Spénale presents a magical adventure full of friends and fun for anyone who's ever wished they had the power to save the day!
$9.99.
ONCE & FUTURE VOL. 1 SC
Writer: Kieron Gillen.
Artist: Dan Mora.
Cover artist: Dan Mora.
* The King is Undead. Long live the King.
* When a group of Nationalists use an ancient artifact to bring a villain from Arthurian myth back from the dead to gain power, ex-monster hunter Bridgette McGuire escapes her retirement home and pulls her unsuspecting grandson Duncan, a museum curator, into a world of magic and mysticism to defeat a legendary threat.
* Explore the mysteries of the past, the complicated truths of our history and the power of family to save the day...especially if that family has secret bunkers of ancient weapons and decades of experience hunting the greatest monsters in Britain's history!
* Collects issues #1-6.
$16.99.
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN VOL. 1 DISCOVER NOW EDITION
Writer: James Tynion IV.
Artist: Werther Dell'Edera.
Cover artist: Jenny Frison.
* When the children of Archer's Peak begin to go missing, everything seems hopeless. The few children that return alive have terrible stories -- impossible details of terrifying creatures that live in the shadows. Their only hope is the arrival of a mysterious stranger, one who believes the children and claims to be the only one who sees what they can see.
* Her name is Erica Slaughter. She kills monsters. That is all she does, and she bears the cost because it must be done.
* Collects issues #1-5 in a direct-market exclusive collection!
$14.99.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #3
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Writer: Ryan Parrott.
Artist: Simone di Meo.
Cover artist:s: Dan Mora, Goni Montes.
Rita Repulsa faces off against Shredder for control of the weapon that will change the Power Rangers forever! No matter who wins, the world will never be the same! As the two villains battle, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers must find a way to storm the Foot Clan base to save Tommy, as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles step up to help their new allies in an unexpected way.
32 pages, $3.99.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #48
Writer: Ryan Parrott.
Artist:Daniele di Nicuolo.
Cover artist:s: Jamal Campbell, Kris Anka.
After the shocking reveal of the last issue, the Rangers are beset by enemies on all sides -- even their own. Tensions mount between Tommy and Jason in the fallout over the Omega Rangers secret identities.Will the two teams be able to work together in time to defend against the next attack? Don't miss the return of a fan favorite character!
32 pages, $3.99 (Foil variant, $4.99.
GO GO POWER RANGERS #29
Writers: Ryan Parrott, Sina Grace.
Artist: Francesco Mortarino.
Cover artist:s: Eleonora Carlini, Miguel Mercado, Amelia Vidal.
Tommy steps into his new role as leader of the Power Rangers, but not everyone is convinced he'll be able to lead like Jason did. Meanwhile, Zack, Trini, and Jason are given their first mission as Omega Rangers, and must trust that their friends will be able to handle all of Lord Zedd's threats without them.
32 pages, $3.99.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS VOL. 11 SC
Writer: Ryan Parrott.
Artist: Daniele di Nicuolo.
Cover artist: Jamal Campbell.
* The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are back in Angel Grove...with the White Ranger as their leader! But what happened to the team after they defeated Lord Drakkon? And what does the White Ranger's first appearance mean for the future of the team?
* Collects issues #40-43.
$16.99.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #12
Writer: Jordie Bellaire.
Artist: David López.
Cover artists: Marc Aspinall, Kevin Wada, Vanesa R. Del Rey, Ryan Inzana, Joe Quinones.
As Team Kendra fights for their town against the Hellmouth-possessed hivemind, Willow and Xander begin to feel the cost of sharing a soul between them. With darkness creeping into the place a soul should be, one of them will start down a road that they can't turn back from.
32 pages, $3.99.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: HELLMOUTH #5
Writers: Jordie Bellaire, Jeremy Lambert.
Artist: Eleonora Carlini.
Cover artist:s: Jenny Frison, Vanesa R. Del Rey.
The event of the year ends here! Angel and Buffy finally confront the enemy in the heart of the Hellmouth, but the journey has already taken its tolls. Beaten in body and spirit, they might not have enough power between them to save the world. With more allies than they know, Buffy and Angel will make their final stand...and not everyone will make it out alive.
32 pages, $3.99.
ANGEL & SPIKE #9
Writer: Bryan Edward Hill.
Artist: Gleb Melnikov.
Cover artist:s: Dan Panosian, Vanesa R. Del Rey, Scott Buoncristiano, Jonas Scharf.
* After the shocking conclusion to Hellmouth, only one vampire can protect Los Angeles...and it's Spike?
* But as Team Spike must face a new threat in the evil forces of Wolfram & Hart, everyone's asking one question: WHAT HAPPENED TO ANGEL?
* The next big Whedonverse epic starts here.
32 pages, $3.99.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER LEGACY EDITION BOOK ONE SC
Writers: Andi Watson, Christopher Golden, Dan Brereton, Jen Van Meter.
Artists: Hector Gomez, Joe Bennett, Luke Ross, David Perrin, Cliff Richards.
Cover artist: Nimit Malavia.
* From Joss Whedon (creator of Buffy The Vampire Slayer) comes the official tie-in to the critically acclaimed Buffy The Vampire Slayer television series!
* Set during the third season of the Buffy The Vampire Slayer television series, discover untold stories of the Scooby Gang and their fight against evil in Sunnydale -- all while trying not to fail their exams!
* Collects Buffy The Vampire Slayer #1-10 (Dark Horse Comics, published 1998-2003), as well as short stories from the era in a newly designed, value priced format.
$29.99.
RONIN ISLAND #10
Writer: Greg Pak.
Artist: Giannis Milonogiannis.
Cover artist:s: Giannis Milonogiannis, Ethan Young.
With enemies on all sides, Hana and Kenichi struggle to protect the island and themselves. But the Shogun has a more sinister plan brewing, and for anyone to survive this fight, Kenichi will need to rally the island's forces, and Hana will have to prove to those loyal to the Shogun that his way of life is not worth fighting for.
32 pages, $3.99.
FIREFLY #14
Writer: Greg Pak.
Artist: Lalit Kumar Sharma.
Cover artist:s: Marc Aspinall, Amelia Vidal, Daniel Warren Johnson.
Mal matches wits with a serial killer! The newly minted Sheriff Mal (don't call him that, though) and Boss Moon are given their first big case as local law enforcement -- to hunt down and arrest a serial killer haunting their new town! As Mal and Moon dig deeper into the mystery behind the suspicious murders, a surprising new benefactor strolls in, offering new technology and new beginnings for the townspeople...all courtesy of the Blue Sun corporation.
32 pages, $3.99.
FIREFLY VOL. 3 HC: THE UNIFICATION WAR PART THREE
Writers: Joss Whedon, Greg Pak.
Artist: Dan McDaid.
Cover artist: Lee Garbett.
* Mal, Zoë, and the rest of the ragtag crew of Serenity have been ambushed by bandits, kidnapped by zealots, pursued by bounty hunters, thrown in jail, broken out of jail, and thrown in jail again...but they'd go through it all again if it would mean staving off a second Unification War.
* In order to save the day, Mal will have to find allies in the most unexpected of places...and that starts with one of the most ruthless, terrifying people in the entire 'verse: his mother.
* Collects Firefly #9-12.
$19.99.
FOLKLORDS #4
Writer: Matt Kindt.
Artist: Matt Smith.
Cover artist: Matt Smith.
Ansel and his new ally Ugly begin to make their way to the Library Branch of Banned Books -- and one step closer to the Folklords. But the Library is full of twists and turns they'll never expect...and the closer they get, the harder it is for them to pin down where Ansel's story is going to end.
32 pages, $3.99.
THE RED MOTHER #3
Writer: Jeremy Haun.
Artist:Danny Luckert.
Cover artist: Jeremy Haun.
The visions through Daisy's prosthetic eye are getting stronger -- and it's getting harder every day to resist their call. When a mysterious puzzle shows up on Daisy's doorstep, will it provide the answers she's looking for, or only draw her deeper into the world of the Red Mother?
32 pages, $3.99.
HEARTBEAT #4
Writer/artist/cover artist: Maria Llovet.
Donatien has managed to escape the consequences of his brutal crime only by charm and wit, but those close to the victim want answers, and they will do anything to get them. When someone gets too close to the truth, Eva will learn how far Donatien will go to protect his secret… and how much Eva is willing to accept.
32 pages, $3.99.
THE MAGICIANS #4
Writers: Lilah Sturges, Lev Grossman.
Artist: Pius Bak.
Cover artist:s: Qistina Khalidah, Alexa Sharpe.
After discovering carnage in the midst of the Brakebills library, it's clear that there is something much bigger at hand than the rivalry between the hedge witches and the traditional magicians. Someone, or something sinister is at work, and Dean Fogg will finally have to reveal the truth behind opening the doors of Brakebills to the hedges... and what it means for their future.
32 pages, $3.90.
JIM HENSON'S THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE #6
Writer: Adam Cesare.
Artist: French Carlomagno.
Cover artist:s: Mona Finden, Kelly Matthews, Nichole Matthews.
Podling cook Hup has joined the famous Paladin Barfinnious as a squire and set out from his small village for the first time! It seems that Hup's dreams of becoming a Paladin himself are finally within reach. But when Barfinnious is more focused on making some quick coin than on performing acts of bravery, Hup realises that his trust may have been misplaced.
32 pages, $3.99.
JIM HENSON'S LABYRINTH CORONATION VOL. 1 SC
Writer: Si Spurrier.
Artist: Daniel Bayliss.
Cover artist: Fiona Staples.
* Long before Sarah ventured to save her baby brother from the clutches of the Goblin King, another young woman sought to save her child from an unknown fate within the Labyrinth.
* Simon Spurrier and Daniel Bayliss present a striking look into the mysteries of the Labyrinth itself, uncovering the fate of a small boy named Jareth who would one day be King/
* Collects issues #1-4 in a new softcover edition!
$19.99, in stores in April.
GHOSTED IN L.A. #8
Writer: Sina Grace.
Artist: Siobhan Keenan.
Cover artist:s: Siobhan Keenan, Sina Grace.
There is some roommate vs roommate drama at Rycroft Manor, and Daphne is right in the middle of it! Though, she did put herself in the middle of it. She's really only here because of her crush on the newest Rycroft ghost. What will the drama mean for the Manor, and Daphne's place in it?
32 pages, $3.99.
GHOSTED IN LA VOL. 1 SC
Writer: Sina Grace.
Artist: Siobahn Keenan.
Cover artist: Siobahn Keenan.
* Rycroft Manor may be old. It may be abandoned. It may even be haunted. But Daphne Walters doesn't care about any of that -- it has a pool and the rent is free.
* New to LA, coming off of a bad breakup and having a pretty terrible week, Daphne might need to crash on this haunted couch for a while, but having undead roommates might be more than she bargained for!
* Will the dead be able to help Daphne find the life she's been missing in the big city?
* From Sina Grace and illustrator Siobhan Keenan comes a story about finding your way in Hollywood, in love, and in the afterlife.
