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SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2020

IMAGE COMICS FOR AUGUST

BIG GIRLS #1

Written, art and cover by Jason Howard.

When men become giant monsters hellbent on destroying the world, only girls can stop them -- Big Girls. Meet Ember -- she writes poetry, loves to read, and she's a 300-foot-tall full-time monster killer! She and the other big girls are all that stand in the way of our world's complete annihilation!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 12.

LOST SOLDIERS #1

Written by Ales Kot, art and cover by Luca Casalanguida, Heather Moore.

Vietnam, 1969. Juarez, forty years later. Three men tied by the war they left behind-on collision course with a new one.

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

COFFIN BOUND #5

Written by Dan Watters, art and cover by Dani.

Deadly killers! Dirt sandwiches! A new story arc! Taqa found solace in God-and that God lives in a syringe. With the city about to ban the holy narcotic, she vows to prove the existence of the divine, setting her on a path straight to the murderous Eartheater's door.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 5.

CRUEL SUMMER

Written by Ed Brubaker, art and cover by Sean Phillips.

In the summer of '88, Teeg Lawless comes home to plan the biggest heist of his career. But Teeg's son Ricky and his friends are starting down the same dark path their fathers are on, and this is about to become the worst summer of their lives. Collects Criminal #1 and #5-12 in a beautiful new hardback edition with additional behind-the-scenes material.

$34.99, in stores on August 12.

FIRE POWER #1

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Chris Samnee, Matthew Wilson.

The one who wields the fire power is destined to save the world, but Owen Johnson has turned his back on that life. He doesn't want the power-he never did. He only wants to spend time with his family and live his life, but unseen forces are at work to make that impossible. Danger lurks around every corner as Owen's past comes back to haunt him.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 5.

HEAD LOPPER #13

Written, art and cover by Andrew MacLean, variant cover by Daniel Warren Johnson.

The quarterly fantasy comic is back with another big, action-packed arc of extra-length issues! Evil forces continue to hunt Norgal and Agatha as they begin their quest for the fabled Mulgrid's Stair.

$5.99, in stores on August 5.

HEDRA

Written, art and cover by Jesse Lonergan.

In a glorious exploration of the comics medium with echoes of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Flash Gordon, Chris Ware, and Moebius, a lone astronaut leaves a world ravaged by nuclear war in search of life. What she finds is beyond all explanation.

$5.99, in stores on July 29.

KILLADELPHIA #7

Written by Rodney Barnes, art and cover by Jason Shawn Alexander, cover by Skottie Young.

"Burn Baby Burn," Part One.

As Philadelphia struggles to recover from one of the most brutal bloodbaths in its history, Abigail Adams sets into motion a sinister plan over 200 years in the making. Will J.J. be able to stop her without putting those he cares about in danger? Or will her twisted games prove deadly for everyone he holds dear?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

LAZARUS RISEN #5

Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Michael Lark.

"Fracture II," Part One. The Carlyle Family and their allies launch offensives on all fronts to end the Conclave War. For Forever Carlyle, that means keeping a promise. For the Morray Family, it means a visit from...la Lázara.

Featuring all-new fiction by Annie Julia Wyman, artifacts from the firm of Trautmann and Howe, a never-before-seen entry in the World of Lazarus: Tools of War by RPG designer Crystal Frasier, and more.

$7.99, in stores on August 5.

OUTER DARKNESS/CHEW

Written by John Layman, art by Rob Guillory, art and cover by Afu Chan.

The creators of Chew reunite for the first time in the most unexpected crossover ever! Just how does Tony Chu wind up aboard the starship Charon thousands of years in the future? How does Captain Joshua Rigg deal with this cibopathic stowaway? You'll have to read this to find out! Collects Outer Darkness/Chew #1-3.

$12.99, in stores on Sept. 9.

SEA OF STARS #6

Written by Jason Aaron, Dennis "Hopeless" Hallum, art and cover by Stephen Green, Rico Renzi.

Even as space trucker Gil and his lost son Kaydn are about to be reunited, the evil forces of the Zzaztek seek to intervene. And when Kadyn finally unleashes his new god-like powers, then god help anyone in the blast radius!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

SEX CRIMINALS: SEXUAL GARY

Written by Matt Fraction, Chip Zdarsky, art by Rachael Stott, cover by Chip Zdarsky.

Remember "Sexual Gary"? What was up with that guy? The brilliant Rachael Stott drew a story so crazy it had to be told, but not by Chip, who was still a big part of the whole thing.

$4.99, in stores on August 26.

UNDISCOVERED COUNTY #7

Written by Charles Soule, Scott Snyder, art by Leonardo Marcello Grassi, art and cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli.

"Unity," Part One. After barely escaping the deadly clutches of the Destiny Man, the expedition team has crossed over into the strange new zone of "Unity"-a futuristic world of gleaming technology and artificial intelligence. But will it be a safe haven for our heroes, or are they destined to be absorbed into the hive mind?!

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

THE WALKING DEAD: THE ALIEN

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art and cover by Marcos Martin.

Collected in hardcover for the first time! Originally only available on PanelSyndicate.com, this oversized hardcover features a story firmly set in The Walking Dead comic book continuity.

$19.99, in stores on July 29.

WITCHBLADE #1: 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Written by David Wohl, Christina Z., art and cover by Michael Turner.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Witchblade with this deluxe commemorative edition of the first issue that launched a universe! Return to the classic issue with writers David Wohl and Christina Z., and legendary artist Michael Turner as they introduce Sara Pezzini, Kenneth Irons, Ian Nottingham, and of course the mystical gauntlet itself to the world! This limited edition will only be printed once, and a set, limited quantity will be available based on orders.

$4.99, in stores on July 29.

A MAN AMONG YE #3

Written by Stephanie Phillips, art and cover by Craig Cermak.

Who said pirates have to be men? Caught between Captain "Calico Jack" Rackham and the British Crown, buccaneers Anne Bonny and Mary Read have no choice but to assemble an all-female crew and teach them the pirates' life!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 12.

ADVENTUREMAN #3

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson.

The rebirth of Adventureman's legend and legacy continues-but with it follows the foes that once fought him to the edge of fatality! How can Claire and her family survive?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 12.

ASCENDER #12

Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Dustin Nguyen.

"The Digital Mage," Part Two. Last issue saw the return of the beloved Driller, and now another fan-favorite Descender character is set to return...but have they been forever changed? Find out!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

BIRTHRIGHT VOL. 9

Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas.

Mikey Rhodes was just another missing child...until he rejoined his family. No longer a boy, he'd grown into a mighty warrior who'd freed Terrenos from an evil wizard during his lost years. But that's only half the story... Lore has arrived, and now the war for Earth begins! Collects Birthright #41-45.

$14.99, in stores on August 19.

BLACK MAGICK #13

Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Nicola Scott.

"Ascension I," Part Two Demons circle the bloody mess of Rowan Black's life like vultures, while Internal Affairs investigators circle like sharks. Her friends and allies begin to sense the danger Rowan is in and come to offer what help they can...or to take her down if they have to.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

BLISS #2

Written by Sean Lewis, art and cover by Caitlin Yarsky.

Who is behind the drug called Bliss? Who leads the Street Gods that turned our sweet hero into a killer? What choices did Benton make to fall so far, and how have these choices driven his family apart? The monstrous goddess Lethe emerges to defend Benton's honor as his son Perry fights for his father's life in court.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

BOMB QUEEN: TRUMP CARD #1

Written, art and cover by Jimmie Robinson.

It's 2024, and supervillain Bomb Queen wants to stop Donald Trump from becoming president for life. Her plan: campaign against Trump, steal his voter base, and lay bare America's dark underbelly in the process. Bomb Queen returns after eight years in a brand-new series featuring all the explosive satire and twisted fun her fans have come to expect-in other words, it's pretty much guaranteed to offend everyone!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

CHU #2

Written by John Layman, art and cover by Dan Boultwood.

"The First Course," part two. Bodies start to pile up. And Tony Chu gets a new partner.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

DEAD BODY ROAD: BAD BLOOD #3

Written by Justin Jordan, art by Ben Tiesma, Mat Lopes, cover by Matteo Scalera, Moreno DiNisio.

As the war between Bree and Monk escalates, Marshall Dane, the only police officer with half a chance of stopping them, finds himself caught between the man he fears and the woman he used to love.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

DECORUM #4

Written by Jonathan Hickman, art and cover by Mike Huddleston.

There are many assassins in the known universe, this is the story of the most well-mannered one. "Good manners is just being respectful of others. Whether they have a bounty or not, you should show respect for all people."

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 12.

DIE DIE DIE #12

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Chris Burnham, Nathan Fairbairn.

When Jennifer came of age, she was given an ancient weapon of power-the Legacy Blade-and told her very life depended on keeping it safe. She temporarily failed-now will she pay the price? Join us for a tale that could only be called DIE!DIE!DIE! Plus: Barnaby's life just... keeps... getting... worse.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 19.

FIRE POWER #2

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Chris Samnee, Matthew Wilson.

Owen Johnson thought he could turn his back on his training, his power, and that dangerous world he never wanted to be a part of. Unfortunately for Owen and his family, the danger has found him, and whether he wants it or not, the Fire Power is the only thing that can save them.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 5.

GIDEON FALLS #24

Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Andrea Sorrentino, Dave Stewart.

"Wicked Worlds," part three. Sheriff Clara is trapped in "western" Gideon Falls. She's holding her own with a six-gun, but a six-gun isn't much help against a tidal wave of killer bugs!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 19.

THE GODDAMNED VIRGIN BRIDES #2

Written by Jason Aaron, art and cover by R. M. Guera.

To escape a wedded fate worse than death, Sharri and Jael flee into the thorny wilderness beyond the secret nunnery that's all they've ever known. But the brutal Old Mothers of the Mountain, with their stone spears and bone daggers, aren't about to let the young brides slip away.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 5.

ICE CREAM MAN VOL. 5: OTHER CONFECTIONS

Written by W. Maxwell Prince, art and cover by Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran.

See here four more strange and sad stories of the critically lauded horror-adjacent anthology series, Ice Cream Man. See here a tetrad of atypical tales: a suppurating superhero satire; a lamentation of lost memory; a field guide for being a ghost; a rotten retelling of your favorite children's stories. See here some other confections, too. See here, see here! Collects Ice Cream Man #17-20.

$16.99, in stores on Sept. 2.

LOW #24

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Greg Tocchini, Dave McCaig, cover by Max Fiumara.

"Light Brings Light," part two. There comes a point in any struggle when it is time to quit and accept fate. As Salus rises, the Burnt Legion brings Tajo and her people that horrible realization. Della arrives to turn the tide...but which way?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 19.

LUDOCRATS #4

Written by Kieron Gillen, Jim Rossignol, art by Tamra Bonvillain, cover by Jeff Stokely

We were going to give away a free pen on the cover of this issue, as it's the penultimate issue, but we costed it, and then our accountant attacked us, and then we decided to just do the comic instead. Hope that's okay with you. I'm sorry. We're disappointed too, but also bleeding from the accountant onslaught.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 19.

MERCY #4

Written, art and cover by Mirka Andolfo, cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli.

Just when Goodwill needs her most, Lady Hellaine is on the verge of collapse! Will unexpected help from an unlikely ally be enough to turn the tide? Place your bets: it's time to unveil the identity of the infamous Woodsburgh Devil, and if you thought the end of the previous issue was shocking, well-think again! You're in for a hell of a ride, fellas.

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

MERCY #5

Written, art and cover by Mirka Andolfo.

Lady Hellaine's elaborate plan takes shape, but the dark heroine created by Mirka Andolfo has not yet dealt with the consequences of her actions and with the hazy memories that more and more often emerge from her conscience. Is it really possible that the only answer for all her troubles is...love?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

MONSTRESS #30

Written by Marjorie M. Liu, art and cover by Sana Takeda.

Who will win this crucial first battle between the Federation and Arcanics? And whose side is Maika on, anyway?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

MOONSHINE #20

Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Eduardo Risso.

"The Angel's Share," Part Three. The Torso Killer continues to terrorize the citizens of Cleveland...and werewolf Lou Pirlo is the prime suspect!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 19.

NAILBITER RETURNS #4

Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Mike Henderson, Adam Guzowski.

Under attack! Agent Finch and Alice are trapped inside the Nailbiter's safe house! Under siege by the resurrected Buckaroo Butchers, our heroes begin to understand the horrific game they have been forced into.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

NOMEN OMEN #8

Written by Marco B. Bucci, art and cover by Jacopo Camagni, cover by David Nakayama.

"Wicked Game," Part Three. You might be born a witch, but there's no way you can properly use magic unless you study it. Under the scrutiny of a most austere tutor, Becky works her way through the secrets of the forgotten arts, eventually becoming what she's destined (or doomed) to be. This and much, much more in The Magic Education of Becky Kumar.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

NOVEMBER VOL. 3

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Elsa Charretier.

Three strangers entangled by fate, coincidence, and cruelty find themselves at the end of the longest night of their lives, bound together against the dark forces of...well-fate, coincidence, and cruelty. Apart, none of them will see sunrise; together they might have a shot, in this thriller.

$16.99, in stores on Oct. 21.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

OBLIVION SONG #26

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Lorenzo De Felici.

At long last, the curtain is pulled back on Oblivion. We finally get to see the Kuthaal in their daily life, how they live...and what they have planned. Is Dakuul our greatest threat, or an unlikely ally?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 12.

OUTCAST #46

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Paul Azaceta.

"The Merged," Part Four-The Great Merge continues! Megan's life has been turned upside down. Everything she's ever known has been changed or taken away...but soon, all of that will finally end, for better or for worse.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

PRETTY VIOLENT #8

Written by Derek Hunter, Jason Young, art and cover by Derek Hunter

Gamma Rae has finally distanced herself from her ex-family, but she's going to learn the hard way that no matter how far away she goes, they're always going to know how to get back at her.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 5.

PRIVATE EYE

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art and cover by Marcos Martin.

Finally available in print! The online sensation from PanelSyndicate.com is finally coming to print with this gorgeous deluxe hardcover edition, presented in the story's original widescreen format! Years after the digital cloud "bursts" and exposes all of our worst secrets, The Private Eye is set in an inevitable future where everyone has a secret identity. Following an unlicensed P.I. who is thrust into the most important case of his life, this sci-fi mystery explores the nature of privacy with frightening prescience. Collects The Private Eye #1-10.

$49.99, in stores on July 22.

REAVER #10

Written by Justin Jordan, art by Niko Henrichon, cover by Becky Cloonan.

"The Grim After," Part Four-As the conspiracy in Haas Haaden unravels, Breaker hacks his way into its center. And where Breaker goes...death still follows.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 5.

REDNECK #29

Written by Donny Cates, art and cover by Lisandro Estherren, Dee Cunniffe.

"Tall Tales," Part Five-Welcome to the new world. Will a fledgling America be able to survive the Council of Vampires?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

SAVAGE DRAGON #251

Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.

Following the cataclysmic conclusion of #250, Malcolm Dragon has to put the pieces of his shattered life back together. A standalone issue that sets the stage for what's to come.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 19.

SONATA VOL. 2

Written by David Hine, Brian Haberlin, art and cover by Geirrod Van Dyke, Brian Haberlin.

The dream of a peaceful Utopia turns into a nightmare as war breaks out on Perdita. To save her people, Sonata journeys to The Citadel to find the last of the Old Gods. An epic, must-read tale of love, betrayal, and madness featuring fantastic new settings and characters! Collects Sonata #7-12.

$16.99, in stores on Sept. 16.

SPAWN #309

Written by Todd McFarlane, art by Ken Lashley, cover by Francesco Mattina.

"Consequence of Sin," part two. New Heroes! New Villains! New War! The mysterious and dangerous army of Spawns continues to grow. First She-Spawn and Reaper! Then Medieval Spawn! Now Gunslinger Spawn has made his presence known. But who is a hero and who is a villain? And is Al Simmons strong enough to control them all? Maybe his new armor will help!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 26.

STEALTH #4

Written by Mike Costa, art by Nate Bellegarde, Tamra Bonvillain, cover by Jason Howard.

Dead Hand brings war to Stealth's front door! Plus, is Tony willing to die to uncover the secret history of his father's career as Stealth?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 12.

THAT TEXAS BLOOD #3

Written by Chris Condon, art and cover by Jacob Phillips.

"A Brother's Conscience," Part Two Randy confronts the past-and the man he believes to be responsible for his brother's death.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.

UNEARTH #8

Written by Cullen Bunn, Kyle Strahm, art and cover by Baldemar Rivas.

As creatures burst from the Blackout Zone, Major Kul and Nails try to contain the carnage. Frankie uncovers the cult's dark purpose.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 26.







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