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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021

IMAGE COMICS FOR MAY

THE GOOD ASIAN #1

Written by Pornsak Pichetshote, art by Alexandre Tefenkgi, covers by Dave Johnson, Sana Takeda.

Writer Pornsak Pichetshote's follow-up to Infidel, with stunning art by Alexandre Tefenkgi. Following Edison Hark-a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective-on the trail of a killer in 1936 Chinatown, THE GOOD ASIAN is Chinatown noir starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban, the Chinese, as they're besieged by rampant murders, abusive police, and a world that seemingly never changes.

$3.99, available on May 5.

TIME BEFORE TIME #1

Written by Declan Shalvey, Rory McConville, art by Joe Palmer, Chris O'Halloran, covers by Declan Shalvey, John Paul Leon.

The year is 2140, and to escape a world with no future, many turn to the Syndicate, a criminal organization who, for the right price, will smuggle you back in time to a better life. After working for the Syndicate for years, Tatsuo and Oscar decide to steal one of their boss' time machines -- but soon find that the one thing you can't run from is your past.

$3.99, available on May 12.

AQUARIUS: BOOK OF MER #1

Written, art and cover by Afua Richardson, cover by David Mack.

Richardson, the artist of HBO's Lovecraft County, comes to Image Comics with a visionary new series: a modern retelling of mermaid myths and legends from all over the world. In 1983 Harlem, something surfaces from the haunted lake of Astara's dreams. She's plagued by visions of Ancestors, monsters, and Merfolk. What will she sacrifice to finally have peace? This quarterly comic will be accompanied by music for a unique storytelling experience.

$4.99, available on May 19.

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.

$3.99, available on May 26.

CROSSOVER VOL. 1

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

Imagine everything you thought was fantasy... was real. And now join us, in a world where reality is dead...and anything is possible... Collects Crossover #1-6.

$19.99, available on May 26.

DIE #16

Written by Kieron Gillen, art and cover by Stephanie Hans, cover by Alberto Varanda.

"Bleed," Part One. To go into the dark, you have to get to the dark. They never put a dungeon anywhere accessible, do they? Past sins haunt our party, and future sins permeate the landscape. Die's closing arc begins as we began: with regrets and screaming.

$3.99, available on May 5.

HEY KIDS! COMICS! VOLUME 2: PROPHETS & LOSS #1

Written, art and cover by Howard Chaykin.

They've known for years it's the beginning of the end... so why won't the damn business just die already? Hopes and dreams are floated and crushed, and crushed again... but new blood, with new eyes, can see a new path emerging from the mist, a fog that veterans thought just hid one more cliff.

$3.99, available on May 5.

HOME SICK PILOTS

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

In the summer of 1994, a haunted house walks across California. Inside is Ami, lead singer of a high school punk band-who's been missing for weeks. How did she get there? What do these ghosts want? And does this mean the band has to break up? Expect three-chord songs and big bloody action as Power Rangers meets The Shining and as Watters and Wijngaard delve into the horrors of misspent youth. Collects Home Sick Pilots #1-5.

$9.99, available on May 15.

KILLADELPHIA #13

Written by Rodney Barnes, art and cover by Jason Shawn Alexander, cover by David Mack.

"Home Is Where The Hatred Is," Part One. The showdown between undead detective James Sangster Sr. versus vampire queen Abigail Adams and her legion reaches fever pitch now that Abigail has killed his son. But revenge becomes even more complicated as dark figures from the past have emerged, and even more shocking surprises that you never saw coming are unearthed!

$3.99, available on May 26.

LA MANO DEL DESTINO TP

Written, art and cover by J. Gonzo.

La Mano Del Destino tells the tale of a once-champion Luchador-who, after being betrayed by his friends and unmasked in the ring, agrees to a Faustian bargain with a mysterious promoter. He gains a new power and the identity of La Mano del Destino in order to exact revenge upon his betrayers. Set in a swanky, 1960s Mexico where Lucha Libre is intrinsically woven into all aspects of society, this tale winds its way through the machinations and motivations of all types who inhabit this unique setting. Can La Mano del Destino get his revenge while remaining the champion he knows himself to be? Mesoamerican myth, Silver-Age storytelling, and high-flying Lucha Libre action converge to tell this epic story of vengeance and destiny! Collects La Mano Del Destino #1-6.

$24.99, available on May 26.

MADE IN KOREA #1

Written by Jeremy Holt, art and cover by George Schall.

A quickstart guide for your proxy:

STEP 1: Remove box.

STEP 2: Power on.

STEP 3: Raise your child.

For Jesse, the world's first true A.I. system, growing up means learning to think outside the box. This exciting new six-issue miniseries will redefine what it means to be a family in an age when biological parenthood is no longer a reality.

$3.99, available on May 26.

MANIFEST DESTINY #43

Written by Chris Dingess, art and cover by Matthew Roberts.

New story arc. In 1803, Lewis and Clark were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the uncharted United States westward. Not to mention kill every damn creature in their path. Now, the Pacific Coast is within sight, and their long and terrifying journey is almost over. There is just the matter of resolving their bargain with a demon...

In 2013, Dingess and Roberts began their historical adventure series...now, they begin their final adventure, and may God save our souls.

$3.99, available on May 26.

NORTH FORCE #0

Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.

"A New Force to Be Reckoned With!" Savage Dragon #259 reworked and reformatted to spotlight this all-new Canadian super-team! Letters pages and funnies have been replaced with bios for team members. The Canadian super-team North Force is looking to recruit a new member to their team: Malcolm Dragon.

$3.99, available on May 5.

STILLWATER #7

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

Chaos in Stillwater erupts! With the Judge nowhere to be found, Ted and his militia storm the town and take control. But in this small town where no one can die, there are others willing to go further...

$3.99, available on May 19.

BIRTHRIGHT #49

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

Wendy and Aaron are trapped in Terrenos, the same place their son Mikey aged from a boy to a man in the course of a year. Will the cost of saving them be too high a price for this family to pay?

$3.99, available on May 12.

BITTER ROOT #13

Written by David Walker, Chuck Brown, art and cover by Sanford Greene.

Legacy," Part Three. Blink Sangerye becomes the reluctant leader of her monster-hunting family while dealing with a terrible tragedy. In the realm of Barzakh, Dr. Sylvester uncovers the secret to saving the human race, if he can only make it back to Earth.

$3.99, available on May 26.

BLISS #8

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

The final issu. The maxi-series comes to its conclusion as Benton and Perry return to Feral City to face the families of those Benton murdered. Will forgiveness be gained? Will Benton's death finally come to him?

$3.99, available on May 19.

COMMANDERS IN CRISIS #8

Written by Steve Orlando, art and cover by Davide Tinto.

End of story arc. Despite the Crisis Command's best efforts, reality is turning more toxic by the day. While Prizefighter runs with American Dreamer, Seer investigates the hidden origins of masked heroism. Can the Crisis Command learn fast enough to stop the Extinction Society from pushing Earth past the point of no return?

$3.99, available on May 5.

DEADLY CLASS #46

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Wesley Craig, Jason Wordie, Darko Lafuente, Moreno DiNisio.

"Save Your Generation," Part Two. A love that is as strong as it is deadly, Saya and Marcus are reunited. Will she be the flame that reignites Marcus, will he drag her into his pit of apathy, or will they burn down the world together?

$3.99, available on May 26.

DEEP BEYOND #4

Written and cover by Mirka Andolfo, David Goy, art and cover by Andrea Broccardo, covers by Rafael Albuquerque, Ricardo Lopez Ortiz.

End of story arc. The gang finally reaches an underwater laboratory, and everything seems to turn out okay. They are closer to Pam. But the threats are not over yet, and Pam could be out of reach...It was already obvious this is not a happy-ending story, right?

$3.99, available on May 5.

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #9

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

Cole Turner has seen firsthand the horrifying ways collective belief shapes the world and how theories can manifest and take physical form... but what happens when those thought forms start to have thoughts - and desires - of their own? What truths about Tulpas lay at the heart of the Tibetan Book of the Dead?

$3.99, available on May 26.

FIREPOWER #11

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

Who can stop Chou Feng?

$3.99, available on May 5.

GEIGER #2

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Gary Frank, Brad Anderson.

They found it-out in the atomic wasteland, a relic from before the war! But what is it: a tool to bring hope back to humanity, or a weapon to finish what the bombs started? Depends on who gets it: the Casino Warlords of Las Vegas or the man called Geiger!

$3.99, available on May 12.

HAHA #5

Written by, W. Maxwell Price, art and cover by Gabriel Walta, cover by Sam Wolfe Connelly.

"Pound foolish makes a casserole." Every house is a haunted house, from the kitchen to the attic. This funny-haha anthology of dejected jesters takes a trip to the grocery store.

$3.99, available on May 26.

HELM GREYCASTLE #2

Written by Henry Barajas, art by Rahmat Handoko, Bryan Valenza, covers by Dale Deforest, Stjepan Sejic.

Helm and the gang are tasked with locating Mexica's greatest warrior: Camazotz! But will Camazotz join their crusade to overthrow Montezuma III?!

$4.99, available on May 26.

HOME #2

Written by Julio Anta, art by Anna Wieszczyk, covers by Lisa Sterle, Jacoby Salcedo.

Juan is on the run. Shaken from the trauma of being separated from his mother, the sudden emergence of superhuman abilities, and an accidental jailbreak, he has two options: track down his aunt in Houston or learn to survive on his own.

$3.99, available on May 19.

INKBLOT #8

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

The Seeker visits her sisters in the mountainlands in hopes of soothing hot tempers before they flare. Unfortunately, the cat tags along in a particularly playful mood.

$3.99, available on May 5.

JULES VERNE'S LIGHTHOUSE #2

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

When Vasquez runs out of her medication, her nanny bot Moses comes up with a new prescription. Now she has to contend with mood swings and side effects as well as a horde of murderous space pirates. This could turn out to be a very bad day.

$3.99, available on May 19.

KARMEN #3

Written, art and cover by Guillem March.

After the prior unsettling discovery, Cata continues her journey over the city. She will have an unexpected encounter that will bring more clues about her current condition.

$3.99, available on May 12.

MONSTRESS #34

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

In a battle between wolves, who will win?

$3.99, available on May 26.

MOONSHINE #25

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

"The Well," Part Three. The war for NYC escalates as Joe the Boss's prospects begin to go up in flames. And as Lou finds his personal and criminal lives blurring together, he begins to realize that when your heart's on fire, smoke gets in your eyes.

$3.99, available on May 19.

NOCTERRA #3

Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Tony S. Daniel, Tomeu Morey.

"Full Throttle Dark," Part Three. Know the signs: black gums, gnarled bones, and haunting yellow eyes. When you spot a human shade out there in the endless night...run.

$3.99, available on May 5.

NOMEN OMEN #15

Written by Marco B. Bucci, art and cover by Jacopo Camagni, cover by Pepe Larraz.

"As The World Falls Down," conclusion. The final chapter in the urban-fantasy opus is here, and it's as shocking and ruthless as you would expect. Becky is drunk with magic, and her rage won't discern enemies from friends. Tragedy is just a few pages away. Death, guilt, and retribution will follow. This is the end after all. Or is it?

$3.99, available on May 19.

THE OLD GUARD: TALES THROUGH TIME #2

Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, Eric Trautmann, art by Valentine De Landro, Mike Henderson, covers by Leandro Fernandez, Valentine De Landro.

Take the immortal warriors to feudal Japan! Plus, plunge Booker in an Old West shootout with stakes that reverberate today!

$3.99, available on May 26.

POST AMERICANA #6

Written, art and cover by Steve Skroce.

Carolyn, Mike and Eve face "The Lost LP of Wonder Studios" and the forces of gone america. The future hangs in the balance.

$3.99, available on May 19.

RADIANT BLACK #4

Written by Kyle Higgins, art and cover by Marcello Costa, cover by Justin Mason.

It was always going to come to this: Radiant Black vs Radiant Red in a knock-down drag-out fight across the city of Lockport! And believe us when we say that after this fight, nothing will ever be the same again. For Lockport or for Radiant Black. We actually mean it.

$3.99, available on May 19.

RAIN LIKE HAMMERS #5

Written, art and cover by Brandon Graham.

Miini-series finale. On the desert world of Crown Majesty, space butler Brik Blok, Little Monster, and Eugene fend off desert marauders and witness a trial for the fate of known space. Who will be the winner? That's for the ancient demon-king-judge to decide.

$4.99, available on May 19.

SAVAGE DRAGON #260

Written, art and covers by Erik Larsen.

"Torment Triumphant!" The mad menace Torment has come to Toronto seeking revenge against Malcolm Dragon.

$3.99, available on May 19.

THE SCUMBAG #8

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Alex Riegel, Moreno DiNisio, cover by James Harren.

"Moonflower," Part Three-Ernie has gotten himself into a mess. He has managed to join every spy group on Earth, pretzeled his double cross into a triple cross, and on top of everything else, he hasn't heard a thing other than crunchy, neo-hippy music since he got to the moon. Something has to give.

$3.99, available on May 19.

SHADECRAFT #3

Written by Joe Henderson, art and cover by Lee Garbett, cover by Jim Cheung.

Zadie has discovered the source of the shadows... and that they can be controlled. Dare she try and wield this incredible power? Hell yes she dares. And she's damn good at it, too! But when someone Zadie cares about ends up in danger because of her, the fun and games become a matter of life or death...

$3.99, available on May 26.

THE SILVER COIN #2

Written by Chip Zdarsky, art and cover by Michael Walsh, cover by Tula Lotay.

Part two in the saga! In 1993, classic mean girls bully a misfit teen at an idyllic summer camp. When the teen reclaims her power after a violent encounter with The Silver Coin, what follows is the stuff of horror movie legend.

$3.99, available on May 12.

SPAWN #319

Written and cover by Todd McFarlane, art by Carlo Barberi, cover by Tonton Revolver.

This will start a storyline that spills into Spawn's Universe #1, then continues into even more new titles later in the coming months. This is where you want any new Spawn readers to jump on board, as 2021 will be the beginning of a new and giant chapter in the expansion of the "Spawn-Verse."

$2.99, available on May 26.

STRAY DOGS #4

Written and cover by Tony Fleecs, art and cover by Trish Forstner.

Penultimate issue. Time is running out. Hackles are raised, tensions are high, and nobody's had a thing to eat. When the Master's away, the dogs will drag everything awful into the light. And the awful truth is nobody's coming to set them free.

$3.99, available on May 19.

SUMMONERS WAR LEGACY #2

Written by Justin Jordan, art and cover by Luca Claretti, Giovanna Niro.

Rai hasn't been a summoner long, but she's already unleashed an ancient monster beyond control! Now Rai, mentor Abuus Dein, and proto Tomas must defeat this titan capable of annihilating entire armies...but there are summoners trapped on the battlefield who would gladly see them fail.

$3.99, available on May 26.

TWO MOONS #4

Written by John Arcudi, art and cover by Valerio Giangiordano, Bill Crabtree, cover Gonzalo Ruggieri.

"The Iron Noose," Part Four. Virgil is back in the custody of the Union Army desperately trying to convince Frances he's not a monster-and then the real monsters show up.

$3.99, available on May 26.

ULTRAMEGA #3

Written, art and cover by James Harren, cover by Ryan Ottley.

Noah was supposed to continue the legacy of Ultramega, fighting monsters on behalf of humanity... but that was before the Kaiju Klan. Now, Noah must fight for his life in the Koliseum. And no human has ever left it alive. This issue contains 44 pages of story.

$7.99, available on May 19.








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