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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020

IMAGE COMICS FOR FEBRUARY

RADIANT BLACK #1

Written by Kyle Higgins, art by Marcello Costa, covers by Michael Cho, Edgar Ferigato and Marceloo Costa.

Nathan Burnett has just turned 30, and things aren't great: He's working (and failing) at two jobs, his credit card debt is piling up, and his only move... is moving back home with his parents.

But when Nathan discovers and unlocks the ethereal, cosmic Radiant, he's given the power to radically change his fortunes!

There's just one problem: The powers don't belong to him. And the cosmic beings who created them want them back... by any means necessary.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 24.

STRAY DOGS #1

Written by Tony Fleecs, art by Trish Forstner, covers by Forstner, Fleecs and

Lady and the Tramp meets Silence of the Lambs It's scary being the new dog. Sophie can't remember what happened. She doesn't know how she ended up in this house. She doesn't recognize any of these other dogs. She knows something terrible happened, but she just... can't...recall... WAIT! Where's her lady?

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 17.

ARIA: HEAVENLY CREATURES #1

Written by Brian Holguin, Brian Haberlin, art and cover by Jay Anacleto, Brian Haberlin, Joe Quesada, Danny Miki, J.G. Jones, Drew.

Lady Kildare, expatriate princess of Faerie, is living a life of aristocratic decadence among Victorian London's social elite. One night, while slumming among the city's notorious underbelly, Kildare and her companions come across an illicit underground sideshow boasting "Creation's Most Wondrous and Perverse Curiosities." The centerpiece of this bizarre menagerie? A genuine angel held in captivity! This sets the stage for an unlikely alliance and the beginning of an unforgettable tale of mystery, adventure, and retribution.

48 pages, $6.99, available on Feb. 17.

BIRTHRIGHT #46

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

New story arc. When he was a child, Mikey Rhodes disappeared. Lost in the land of Terrenos, he grew into a warrior of legend and waged war against the God King Lore - a war that even ravaged Earth. Now, that war is over, and Mikey is victorious. But no victory is without sacrifice.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 10.

BLISS #5

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

New story arc. Lewis and Yarsky return with the final arc of their critically lauded series. Benton has come face to face with Lethe on her home turf where memories are weapons. As Benton is literally tortured by the past, his son travels with the god Hear through the swamps of Feral City looking for the secret that could bring Lethe down.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 10.

COMMANDERS IN CRISIS #5

Written by Steve Orlando, art by Davide Tinto, covers by Davide Tinto, Joyce Chin, David Talaski, Trevor Von Eedon.

New story arc. Can Frontier save the Crisis Command after a secret from her past shatters their trust? As her team struggles to find meaning, vicious attacks mount from new enemies with empathy dead. Act Two of the event that births a universe kicks off as Frontier faces Thunder Woman, electric inspiration itself!

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 10.

DEATH OR GLORY: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Bengal.

Meet Glory: a young woman raised off the grid in a convoy of truckers, the last men and women fighting for true freedom on the American open road. Now, in order to save her father's life, Glory has three days to pull off four dangerous cross-country heists with mob killers, crooked cops, and a psycho ex-husband all out to bring her in-or die trying. Time, fuel, and hope may be in short supply, but no one outruns Glory! This oversized prestige hardcover collects the complete series.

$39.99, available on May 26.

DEEP BEYOND #1

Written by Mirka Andolfo, David Goy, art and cover by Andrea Broccardo, covers by Mirka Andolfo, Kim Jung Gi, Peach Momoko, Greg Tocchini, Marco Checchetto, Stjepan Sejic,

In an underpopulated future Earth, devastated by the dire consequences of the millennium bug, the survival of mankind - and, maybe, of the planet itself - is handled by a small number of people. Talented scientists who, despite the adverse situation and the stupid feuds that continue to divide the small number of people still alive, try to understand and study what is hidden in the depths of the abyss. Something mysterious and dangerous, which could eventually cause an even worse and more destructive catastrophe!

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 3.

DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH VOL. 1

Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Martin Simmonds.

COLE TURNER has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn't prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true, from the JFK Assassination to Flat Earth Theory and Reptilian Shapeshifters. One organization has been covering them up for generations. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth? Collects #1-5.

$9.99, available on Feb. 24.

GRAPHIC FANTASY #1 (FACSIMILE ED)

Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.

"Revenge!" One of the most valuable and hardest to find Savage Dragon comics of all time is the 1982 fanzine Graphic Fantasy where "the Dragon" made his first appearance. This book is long out of print and highly sought after and completely unobtainable for most collectors - until now. This deluxe version reprints this rare book in glorious full color with faux-newsprint effects. #1 introduces Paul Dragon and a host of then-new characters.

$9.99, available on Feb. 3.

GRAPHIC FANTASY #2 (FACSIMILE ED)

Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.

"Possessed!" One of the most valuable and hardest to find Savage Dragon comics of all time is the 1982 fanzine Graphic Fantasy where "the Dragon" made his first appearance. This book is long out of print and highly sought after and completely unobtainable for most collectors - until now. This deluxe version reprints this rare book in glorious full color with faux-newsprint effects. #2 continues Paul Dragon's early adventures.

$5.99, available on Feb. 3.

SCENE OF THE CRIME

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

Back in print as a first-ever trade paperback comes a lost crime noir masterpiece. Long out of print, Scene of the Crime was the first time Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark worked together before their acclaimed runs on Daredevil and Gotham Central and was inked by Sean Phillips, who also designed this edition. This is where it all began, with a hard-hitting mystery story set in a modern-day Chinatown that garnered nominations for Best Miniseries and Best Writer in the 2000 Eisner Awards. Also included in this new collection are behind-the-scenes art and stories, a new foreword by Brubaker, and many other extras.

$16.99, available on Feb. 17.

SPAWN #315

Written by Todd McFarlane, art by Carlo Barberi, covers by Bjorn Barends, Todd McFarlane, Carlo Barberi.

"Chain Gang," Part Two. A new team... The Chain Gang! But Will They Last? She-Spawn! Gunslinger Spawn! Medieval Spawn! The Reaper!

32 pages, $2.99, available on Feb. 17.

TWO MOONS #1

Written by John Arcudi, art and cover by Valerio Giangiordano, cover by Gerardo Zaffino.

A new ongoing horror series! This issue starts the long journey of a young Pawnee man named Virgil Morris - a.k.a. Two Moons.- fighting for the Union during the Civil War. When he is suddenly confronted with his shamanic roots, he discovers horrors far worse than combat as the ghosts of his past reveal the monstrous evil around him!

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 24.

WRITE IT IN BLOOD

Written by Rory McConville, art by Joe Palmer, Chris O'Halloran, cover by Declan Shalvey.

On the eve of their retirement, two hitmen - Cosmo and Arthur Pryce - drive through the Texas countryside with the infamous Little Harkness in the trunk of their car. The brothers are meant to deliver Harkness to their boss, but matters become complicated when Arthur's recklessness jeopardises Cosmo's retirement plans and puts a target on their backs.

$14.99, available on Feb. 24.

ASCENDER #16

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

"Star Seed," Part Two-Startling secrets are unveiled as Andy, Effie, and their allies fight to make it off Sampson alive. Meanwhile, Mother's forces narrow their sights.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 13.

CROSSOVER #4

Written by Donny Cates, art and cover by Geoff Shaw, Dee Cunniffe, John J. Hill.

"Kids Love Chains," Part Four. Hey kids, time for a field trip! Journey to the strange land of magical Colorado as our intrepid team of heroes searches for a way to shatter the dome and expose the truth behind the Event!!

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 24.

DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #6

Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Elsa Charretier, cover by Martin Simmonds.

Uncover the deep tangled roots of the Department of Truth - roots that stretch as far back as the Middle Ages. What is the Inquisition? Who are the Illuminati? And what is the truth behind the Phantom Time Hypothesis?

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 24.

FIREPOWER #8

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

Who or what is the Serpent's Omen?

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 3.

HAHA #2

Written by W. Maxwell Price, art and cover by Zoe Thorogood, cover by Martin Simmonds.

"Rudolph on the Road to Funville." Every boy and girl needs a momma, like a puppy needs a bowl. The funny-sad clown series for a funny-sad clown world continues with a mother-daughter road trip.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 17.

HOME SICK PILOTS #3

Written by Dan Watters, art and cover by Caspar Wijngaard.

The rest of the Home Sick Pilots continue their search for Ami through the Old James House. But the house doesn't want them to find her... and is now full of very angry restless spirits. Will they live to cover Blitzkrieg Bop another day?

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 10.

ICE CREAM MAN #24

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

"Telethon." We'll be up all night, trying to raise $3.99 to save this guy's life.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 24.

INKBLOT #6

Written, art and cover by Emma Kubert, Rusty Gladd.

Desperate to capture, contain, and study the cat, the Seeker builds a magical prison to begin her experiments. The cat unravels the fabric of reality anyway.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 3.

KICK-ASS VS. HIT-GIRL #4

Written by Steve Niles, art by Marcelo Frusin, covers by John Romita.

Assassins sent to slaughter Kick-Ass get more than they bargained for when they come face to face with a bloodthirsty twelve-year-old vigilante. With a death squad and Hit-Girl on her back, Patience has nowhere to turn. At home, her secret life is beginning to unravel.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 10.

MONSTRESS #32

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

Political intrigue continues as Maika is drawn deeper into the mysteries of the Dusk and Dawn Courts.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 24.

NAILBITER RETURNS #10

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

Can the Nailbiter let go of any chance he has of happiness and kill his family if it means saving a whole city from turning into a monster like him? Witness the horror as Nailbiter Returns races to its shocking conclusion!

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 24.

NOMEN OMEN 12

Written by Marco B. Bucci, art and cover by Jacopo Camagni, cover by Baldemar Rivas.

"As The World Falls Down," Part Two/ CENSORED is no more! CENSORED and CENSORED are dead! Plus, a radical change of lifestyle for two supporting characters, a shocking revelation about a fan-favorite one, and an eye-watering farewell. Yeah, this issue is pretty packed.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 24.

POST AMERICANA #3

Written, art and cover by Steve Skroce.

Carolyn and Mike escaped their cannibal nightmare and have taken refuge with friends. Here, we learn more about Carolyn's past and the secret history of the president, the Bubble, and what happened the day the world ended.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 10.

RAIN LIKE HAMMERS #2

Written, art and cover by Brandon Graham.

Infamous criminal Brik Blok makes a desperate crash landing on the artificial palace-world of Skycradle, where he transfers his mind into the body of a vat-grown butler to remain undetected. In his new butler body, he sets off to save El, a young woman who has unknowingly entered a deadly competition for immortality.

32 pages, $4.99, available on Feb. 24.

RAT QUEENS #25

Written by Ryan Ferrier, art by Moritat, Casey Silver, covers by Roc Upchurch.

Trapped and powerless in a mysterious dimension outside of time and space, the Rat Queens finally come face to face with the force that has wreaked utter havoc on their realm: The Void. Herald of anarchy, or gatekeeper of freedom? Answers abound in the thrilling conclusion to The God Dilemma.

32 pages, $4.99, available on Feb. 3.

REDNECK VOL. 5

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

The secret history of vampires revealed! Collects Redneck #25-30.

$16.99, available on Feb. 24.

SAVAGE DRAGON #257

Written, art and covers by Erik Larsen.

"The Dragon And The Thunder God!. "The Norse Thunder God Thor returns to exact revenge on Savage Dragon and his unholy offspring.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 17.

SCUMBAG #5

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Nic Klein.

"Jazz Apple Armageddon," conclusion. Ernie discovers that the world is full of bad people doing bad things, but can he ditch a lifelong apolitical lifestyle and help the good guys win, or will he continue to be an apathetic, self-serving scumbag?

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 17.

SEVEN TO ETERNITY #17

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Jerome Opena, Matt Hollingsworth.

Series finale. "Springs of Zhal," conclusion. A rule is ended.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 10.

STILLWATER #6

Written by Chip Zdarsky, art and cover by Ramon K. Perez, Mike Spicer.

The first arc of Skybound's newest hit horror series ends here! After last issue's explosive cliffhanger, everyone's least favorite officer, Ted, takes the law into his own hands...

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 17.

TARTARUS #10

Written by Johnnie Christmas, art and cover by Andrew Krahnke.

End of story arc. "Threading the Infinite." Surka and Hisa must achieve the impossible, getting along, to perform a literal miracle: a return to Tartarus.

32 pages, $3.99, available on Feb. 17.








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