MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020
IMAGE COMICS FOR JANUARY
HAHA #1
Written by W. Maxwell Price, art and cover by Vanesa R. Del Rey, cover by Nimit Malavia.
Ice Cream Man writer W. Maxwell Prince brings his signature style of one-shot storytelling to the world of clowns-and he's invited some of the comic industry's best artists to join him for the ride. Haha is a genre-jumping, throat-lumping look at the sad, scary, hilarious life of those who get paid to play the fool-but these ain't your typical jokers. Haha peeks under the big top, over the rainbow, and even inside a balloon to tell a wide-ranging slew of stories about "funny" men and women, proving that some things are so sad you just have to laugh.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 13.
RAIN LIKE HAMMERS #1
Written, art and cover by Brandon Graham.
Eugene is a new inhabitant of Elephant, a walking city on the desert world of Crown Majesty. Far from friends and family, he spends most of his time navigating melancholy daydreams, toying with alien technology, and researching the best places to find high-quality fast food. At best, his life is lonely and monotonous-but all of that changes when a mysterious force begins destroying Crown Majesty's walking cities!
40 pages, $4.99, available on Jan. 20.
ASCENDER #15
Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Dustin Nguyen.
"Star Seed," part one. What are the twin hearts of the galaxy? As our heroes reconvene, the origins of man, machine, and the unknown are at last revealed.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 20.
CHU VOL. 1
Written by John Layman, art and cover by Dan Boultwood.
Tony Chu is a cibopath, able to get psychic impressions from what he eats. Saffron Chu is a cibopars, able to learn secrets from who she eats with. Tony is a cop. Saffron is a criminal. They are brother and sister, and they are on a collision course. Spinning out of the Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling series Chew, comes Chu, a felonious new food-noir about cops, crooks, cooks & clairvoyants. Collects Chu #1-5.
$9.99, available on Jan. 20.
FIRE POWER #7
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Chris Samnee, Matthew Wilson.
New story arc! The Dragon's Claw has struck! Damage has been dealt! Owen and his family are reeling from the loss-and more danger lurks on the horizon!
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 6.
LOST SOLDIERS
Written by Ales Kot, art and cover by Luca Casalanguida, Heather Moore.
Vietnam, 1969. Juarez, 2009. Three men tied together by the war they left behind-on a collision course with the new one. As old grievances resurface close to the border, the bodies pile up. Can the men escape the cycles of violence, or will they be swallowed by them again, this time forever? Collects Lost Soldiers #1-5.
$17.99, available on Feb. 10.
MONSTRESS #31
Written by Marjorie M. Liu, art and cover by Sana Takeda.
The start of a new arc! Maika always knew that her decision to involve herself in the battle of Ravenna would have repercussions, and now she begins to pay the price. War isn't the only thing she has to fear-the political intrigue of the Dusk and Dawn Courts might be far more dangerous.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 27.
NOMEN OMEN #11
Written by Marco B. Bucci, art and cover by Jacopo Camagni, cover by Mirka Andolfo.
"As The World Falls Down," Part One. The fury of the witch is upon king Taranis, but that doesn't mean Medea's ritual has been interrupted! We know you've heard the phrase "nothing will ever be the same again" tons of times by now, but trust us...cross our hearts, this time it's true. After this explosive opening for the third act, the world of Nomen Omen will change forever.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 27.
RISE OF THE MAGI
Written and cover by Marc Silvestri, art by Sumeyye Kesgin, Tina Valentino.
A small black sphere contains all the magic that exists in the past, present, and future. Without it, two worlds would not survive: a world of enchantment called Rune and our own. Asa Stone, an unremarkable young man in a place of magic, discovers that the spell has been breached, and a small chip of the black sphere has been stolen. Now an unspeakable evil threatens to use the stolen magic to destroy literally all of existence. With nowhere else to turn, and the fate of two worlds in his hands, Asa Stone's dreams of a life less mundane come abruptly and horribly true as he finds himself in possession of incalculable power and trapped in a strange and terrifying place called Earth. Collects Rise of the Magi #1-7.
$19.99, available on Jan. 27.
SPAWN #314
Written by Todd McFarlane, art by Carlo Barberi, covers by Todd McFarlane, Francesco Mattina, Carlo Barberi.
"Chain Gang," Part One -- introducing a new super-team... the Chain Gang! Gunslinger Spawn! Medieval Spawn! The Reaper! Ninja Spawn!
32 pages, $2.99, available on Jan. 20.
BIG GIRLS #6
Written, art and cover by Jason Howard.
End of story arc. From the destruction, a new world is born, but will it mean life or death for Ember and the Big Girls?
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 13.
BOMB QUEEN VOL. VIII
Written, art and cover by Jimmie Robinson.
Bomb Queen, the ultimate supervillain, runs for president in the 2024 election to stop Trump from winning a third term, which is rigged to make him president for life. This bizarre, over-the-top election serves up a dark satire on society, media, and politics. Bomb Queen VOL. VIII takes no prisoners in this twisted vision from creator Jimmie Robinson. Collects Bomb Queen Volume VIII #1-4, plus extras.
$16.99, available on Jan. 13.
COMMANDERS IN CRISIS #4
Written by Steve Orlando, art and cover by Davide Tinto, covers by Kevin Wada, Jason Katzenstein.
End of story arc. As the Crisis Command faces off with Empathy's assassin, the deep conspiracy behind the murder steps out of shadows. It won't be enough just to avenge Empathy's death: to save the world, the Crisis Command will have to.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 13.
CROSSOVER #3
Written by Donny Cates, art and cover by Geoff Shaw, Dee Cunniffe, John J. Hill.
"Kids Love Chaing," Part Three. Monsters and robots falling from the sky! Mysterious (and familiar??) superheroes joining our intrepid gang on their journey to event ground zero! Crossover continues with the series' most explosive and shocking issue to date! Don't miss this one, folks. If you do, it just might drive you...mad.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 6.
DEAD BODY ROAD VOL. 2
Written by Justin Jordan, art by Ben Tiesma, Mat Lopes, cover by Matteo Scalera, Moreno DiNisio.
Bree Hale has left a lot behind in her life. Crime. The military. But she can't leave behind her own family, and when the local crime boss puts a hit out on her brother, there's nothing she won't do to save him. Absolutely nothing. Skybound's pulse-pounding action-crime series returns, with an explosive tale of revenge like you've never seen before! Collects Dead Body Road: Bad Blood #1-6.
$16.99, available on Jan. 27.
DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #5
Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Martin Simmonds.
What is Black Hat? Who is the mysterious man pulling its strings? Why is he in Cole Turner's apartment? The first arc of the new series from comes to a dramatic conclusion, as Cole questions whether or not he's on the right side of the War for the Truth!
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 27.
FAMILY TREE #12
Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Phil Hester, Ryan Cody, Eric Gapstur.
Series finale. "Forest," conclusion. The Arborists and the Hayes' battle of flames and flora comes to a close as mankind's fate is decided.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 27.
FIRE POWER VOL. 2
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Chris Samnee, Matt 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 raise 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. Collects #1-6.
$16.99, available on Jan. 6.
GETTING IT TOGETHER #4
Written by Sina Grace, Omar Spahi, art by Mx Struble, Jenny Fine, cover by Jenny Fine.
Series finale. Nipslip plays their best show in the midst of breakup deliberations. Jack's former flame wants to get back together...with a very big string attached. Lauren faces her biggest enemy to date-herself. In this ultra-bigger-sized finale, seismic shifts occur for our favorite group of friends and family, and not everyone ends up staying in the Bay Area!
32 pages, $4.99, available on Jan. 6.
THE GODDAMNED VOL. 2: THE VIRGIN BRIDES
Written by Jason Aaron, art and cover by R. M. Guera.
Return to the stark and brutal world of The Goddamned for the long-awaited second chapter of their biblical-noir epic. In the time before the Great Flood, the world of man is a place of wanton violence and unbridled depravity. But hidden high atop a mountain, there is a very different sort of world. One without men. Here, the holy sisters at a secret nunnery live in paradise, a new Eden, rearing their flock of orphaned girls to embrace their future as blessed Brides of the Sons of God. But when Sharri and Jael, two girls on the cusp of flowering, uncover what it truly means to become a Bride, they realize there's only one way to escape the bonds of matrimony: run like hell. Collects #1-5.
$16.99, available on Jan. 6.
HOME SICK PILOTS #2
Written by Dan Watters, art and cover by Caspar Wijngaard.
The Old James House has lost its ghosts. With her new powers, it's up to Ami to bring them back...whether they want to come home or not. Even when they're really big ghosts wrapped in metal, with lots of sharp edges and things.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 13.
ICE CREAM MAN #23
Written by W. Maxwell Prince, art and cover by Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran, cover by Valentine De Landro.
"Late Night Splashes." Here, in writing, is our best attempt at describing the terrible incident that occurred on the set of Tonight, Tonight with Mack Benson.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 27.
INKBLOT #5
Written, art and cover by Emma Kubert, Rusty Gladd.
The mysterious cat wanders further backward in time into an ancient jungle. Ten young sorcerers make camp, but the youngest of the group wanders off in search of a cute little cat.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 6.
KICK-ASS VS. HIT-GIRL #3
Written by Steve Niles, art by Marcelo Frusin, cover by John Romita
Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl clash in the third issue of this explosive arc. Mindy's armed to serve her own brand of vigilante justice, just like Big Daddy taught her. Ready to slay the Dave imposter and leave Albuquerque's criminal empire in ruins.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 13.
KILLADELPHIA #12
Written by Rodney Barnes, art and cover by Jason Shawn Alexander, covers by Todd McFarlane, Bill Sienkiewicz.
"Burn Baby Burn," conclusion. Jupiter and Abigail have decimated the city of brotherly love, and as their reign of terror reaches its climax, things look bleak for our heroes. If Philadelphia stands any chance of survival, James Sangster Sr. and son will have to reach out to the one person they'd never ally themselves with, or else no one will survive the night. But will that be enough to save them, or will the casualties continue? Also includes part six of the horrifying werewolf back-up story "Elysium Gardens."
40 pages, $4.99, available on Jan. 20.
THE MARKED VOL. 2: ORIGINS
Written by David Hine, Brian Haberlin, art and cover by Brian Haberlin, Geirrod Van Dyke.
As they count their losses following their battle against the Sphere of Power, The Marked explore their origins, following a thread of tales starting with the rescue of Lovecraft from the mysterious Kah-Loh-Lu, back through history to the first woman to be Marked with the power of magic. Collects The Marked #6-10.
$16.99, available on Jan. 20.
NAILBITER RETURNS #9
Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Mike Henderson, Adam Guzowski.
Who is the mastermind behind the resurrection of the Buckaroo Butchers? Why do they hate the Nailbiter? The Nailbiter and family must uncover their secrets before they turn a whole city into raging serial killers!
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 27.
POST AMERICAN #2
Written, art and cover by Steve Skroce.
Carolyn and Mike's mission to stop the new president is interrupted when they're captured by a gang of cannibal maniacs. They're not just on the menu, they're dinner theatre too. And these maneaters love to play with their food.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 6.
PULP
Written by Ed Brubaker, art and cover by Sean Phillips, Jacob Phillips.
Now available as a softcover trade paperback. Max Winters, a pulp writer in 1930s New York, finds himself drawn into a story not unlike the tales he churns out at five cents a word-tales of a Wild West outlaw dispensing justice with a six-gun. But will Max be able to do the same when pursued by bank robbers, Nazi spies, and enemies from his past?
$12.99, available on Jan. 20.
SAVAGE DRAGON #256
Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.
"Wake the Dead." Bellco Chemicals has been working in secret to raise the dead. But things don't always go as planned, as their most successful test subject breaks free from his confinement and heads north in search of his killer.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 13.
THE SCUMBAG #4
Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Moreno DiNisio, Roland Boschi.
"Jazz Apple Armageddon," Part Four-The hottest party around is in full swing, and Ernie's on the guest list! With Sister Mary there to keep him on track and Scorpionus agents in sight, what's the worst that could happen? Dress is optional - scumbaggery is guaranteed.
32 pages, $3.99, available on Jan. 20.
