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This white ceramic mug comes emblazoned with the seal of the now defunct Comics Code Authority (R.I.P. 1954-2011) and is perfect for your morning coffee or sipping tea and reading whatever you want. Also available is a stylish travel mug, also bearing the Comics Code Authority seal! (STK652934) (C: 0-1-2)

Joe is a shy high school student who is relentlessly bullied, and must find comfort in the natural world. Soon however, his story twists into a tale of power and fear, complete with beautiful cartooning. The morally ambiguous ending will keep you thinking long after you close the covers. (STK675547)

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SC, 6x8, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $17.00

This is it; the final chapter, everything comes to a head in this issue! Hermes and his team struggle to keep it together after the devastating loss of one of their own in the previous issue, but is anyone safe as long as Hermes is alive? It’s the epic action packed science fiction conclusion to this summers hottest independent miniseries, brought to you by Stephan Nilson (Batman Strikes) and Larry Watts (Army of Darkness). (STK675544)

28pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99
VOID OF HEROES #1

(W) Tapio Miettinen (A/CA) Topi Koisvisto, Tapio Miettinen

Welcome to the future, a dark world rotting and decaying under the rubble of a long forgotten war. In the shadows there is movement, the technology responsible for the destruction stirs and the struggle to survive is a deadly day to day reality. Based on the dynamic mobile game, Void of Heroes is a dark sci-fi drama packed with epic mech battles. (STK675542)

32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99
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RAVENOUS #3

(W) John Ulloa (A) Jose Varese (CA) Jeff Dekal, Jose Varese

The smash hit of Spring 2015 is back! If you haven't already discovered the mysteries of Ravenous, now is your chance to start. This 4-issue mini series takes us to the front lines of a secret war waged against humanity, where our very position on the food chain is at stake! (STK675537)

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32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Will Eisner’s iconic and ground-breaking character, Dynamite Entertainment is proud to present an all-new ongoing series featuring THE SPIRIT. Scripted by Eisner Award-winning author, Matt Wagner, this monthly title will delight longtime fans as well as help introduce a whole new generation of fans to the character. Set in the classic period of The Spirit’s golden age, the 1940s, the first 12-issue story arc follows the strip’s most beloved characters, Commissioner Dolan, his daughter Ellen, Ebony White and Sammy as they attempt to un(CA) why The Spirit has been missing, and presumed dead, for the past two years. Has the famous blue-masked hero finally fallen victim to one of the malicious felons or beautiful femme fatales from his lengthy rogues’ gallery of enemies? In the words of Central City’s most prominent headlines: “WHO KILLED THE SPIRIT?” Illustrated by Dan Schkade and colored by Brennan Wagner, this series will strive to honor the vital and prestigious legacy of one of comicdom’s most talented and influential creators – Will Eisner.

An exclusive Alex Ross cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders. In this issue, it’s the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Will Eisner’s iconic and ground-breaking character!

The Blank Authentix Edition – available only as a variant for the first issue of WILL EISNER’S THE SPIRIT #1 – features the same great story, but with a blank (CA) that you can get your favorite artist to draw!

Bob's Burgers is back for more! Join the Belcher family for the second-ever series of the Bob's Burgers comic book! Brought to you by the producers and animators of the hit TV show, this series brings back your three favorite Belcher kids, along with some brand-new stories from the minds of Bob and Linda. Each comic includes new installments of Tina's Erotic Friend Fiction, Louise's Unsolved Mysteries and Curious Curiosities, Gene's Rhymey Rhymes That Could Someday Be Songs, Linda's Attempts to Take a Nice Family Picture in Front of the Restaurant (And How It Always Goes Wrong), and Bob's Fantasy Food Trucks (If Money Were No Object).

The Blank Authentix Edition – available only as a variant for the first issue of BOB'S BURGERS VOL. 2 #1 – features the same great story, but with a blank cover that you can get your favorite artist to draw!

During his time trapped in the England of 1300 A.D., Ash listened to the terrified primitive screwheads tell of a horrific flying Deadite similar to the one he blasted out of the air when he arrived – but much deadlier. At the same time, a raven-haired temptress wants to give him some sugar – as his last meal! The horror mash-up you’ve been waiting for, from Mark Rahner (Twilight Zone, Army of Darkness/Reanimator) and Jethro Morales (Hack/Slash)… full of bloody chainsaws, fanged vixens, demon possessions, and boomsticks aplenty!

An exclusive Tony Fleecs cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders!

Since her fearless debut in 1973, the She-Devil with a Sword has redefined the fantasy genre thanks to the efforts of acclaimed writers including Gail Simone, Roy Thomas, Luke Lieberman, and Eric Trautmann, and Gail SImone! Joined by first-time Sonja writer Cullen Bunn and a handful of amazing artists, these titanic talents each contribute tales of derring-do to this supersized, action-packed anthology. Everyone's favorite red-tressed heroine battles monsters, rivals, and ne'er-do-wells in Hyborian adventures retro-tinted to capture the flavor of her classic comics era!

48pgs, FC $7.99
SWORDS OF SORROW #3

(W) Gail Simone (A) Sergio Davila

(CA) A: Tula Lotay; B: Emanuela Lupacchino

The genre-busting, time-hopping epic heroine crossover continues! In the midst of WWII, reluctant allies Miss Fury and the Black Sparrow are joined by an epic host of heroines from different worlds and eras to fight an invasion taking place right on Broadway! Featuring Red Sonja, Eva (the daughter of Dracula), Lady Zorro, Red Sonja, and more! Don’t miss the funnest, bawdiest, sword-slingingest crossover event ever!

An exclusive Robert Hack cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders!

Red Sonja is plunged through the Rift to Jana the Jungle Girl’s tropical island, just as paradise is besieged by a terrifying monster that rains down ice and snow with killing cold. Jana, terrified for her homeland, is determined to destroy the source of the magic and return balance to her world – even if that means combating the She-Devil herself! An official tie-in to the epic Swords of Sorrow crossover event, written by celebrated writer Marguerite Bennett (Batgirl, Earth 2).

32pgs, FC (1 of 3) $3.99
SWORDS OF SORROW: DEJAH THORIS & IRENE ADLER #2

(W) Leah Moore (A) Francesco Manna

(CA) Jay Anacleto

On Barsoom, the Princess of Helium is missing, and Irene Adler is the number one suspect. As Adler struggles to maintain her liberty and capture her own quarry, there are now two Martians roaming the dark, puddled streets of London, and Princess Dejah Thoris is not dressed for the weather. An official tie-in to the epic Swords of Sorrow crossover event, written by acclaimed writer Leah Moore (Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes).

32pgs, FC (2 of 3) $3.99
SWORDS OF SORROW: VAMPIRELLA / JENNIFER BLOOD #3

(W) Nancy A. Collins (A) Dave Acosta

(CA) Billy Tan

Jennifer Blood is determined to avenge herself on the woman she believes is trying to frame her for murder – Vampirella! But the sudden arrival of Los Muertos leader Calavera and his heavily armed narcos force the vigilante and the vampire to team-up in a deadly "Cemetery Dance". An official tie-in to the epic Swords of Sorrow crossover event, written by renowned author Nancy A. Collins (Swamp Thing, Sunglasses After Dark, Vampirella).

32pgs, FC (3 of 4) $3.99
JIM BUTCHER’S DRESDEN FILES: DOWN TOWN #6 (OF 6)

(W) Jim Butcher, Mark Powers (A) Carlos Gomez

(CA) Carlos Gomez

Chaos has been unleashed deep beneath the streets of Chicago — and now it threatens to erupt into the world above! Harry’s formed a tentative alliance with longtime nemesis “Gentleman” Johnny Marcone, but even their combined strength may not be enough to stop the Golem and its malign creator. That is, not without one of them being willing to make the ultimate sacrifice...

32pgs, FC (6 of 6) $3.99
EVIL ERNIE VOLUME 2: RISE OF EVIL TP

(W) Tim Seeley, Steve Seeley (A) Rafael Lanhellas

(CA) Tim Seeley

Teen psychopath Evil Ernie is dead, resigned to Hell where he belongs. But when reality is threatened by a force that even the Devil can't handle, Lucifer calls on the only weapon that can prevent total megadeath: Evil Ernie himself! Will the antihero-to-end-all-antiheroes take his place as the world's most unlikely savior... and how will he handle the revelation that his former lover, Mistress Hel, has replaced him with not one, but multiple new paramours? It's all-out mayhem in the classic Chaos Comics manner! (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x10, 184pgs, FC $19.99
JENNIFER BLOOD: BORN AGAIN TP

(W) Steven Grant (A) Kewber Baal

(CA) Stephen Segovia

The streets of La La Land run red when Jennifer Blood returns to declare a new war on the mobs... or does she? As a low-level hood plots to leverage her in a bid to take over the Los Angeles underworld, her war attracts some very dangerous attention and unexpectedly sets a lethal international chain of events in motion. A deadly new direction from writer Steven Grant, the acclaimed writer of The Punisher and creator of 2 Guns! (C: 0-1-2)

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SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC $19.99

John Carter and Dejah Thoris try to unravel a mystery in lonely Martian village under attack by a mysterious killer. But even if they manage to gain the trust of the suspicious villagers, something far more deadly lurks in the shadows. It's a murder mystery, Martian-style, from the minds of Ron Marz, the fan-favorite cosmic writer of Green Lantern, and Ian Edginton!

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COVER A: BENES—32pgs, FC $3.99

COVER B: SEARS—32pgs, FC $3.99

COVER C: LUPACCHINO—32pgs, FC $3.99
JOHN CARTER: WARLORD OF MARS #9—EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIPTION VARIANT COVER

(W) Ron Marz, Ian Edgington (A) Ariel Medel

(CA) D: Jonathan Lau

An exclusive Jonathan Lau cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders. In this issue, John Carter and Dejah Thoris try to unravel a mystery in lonely Martian village under attack by a mysterious killer. But even if they manage to gain the trust of the suspicious villagers, something far more deadly lurks in the shadows. It's a murder mystery, Martian-style, from the minds of Ron Marz, the fan-favorite cosmic writer of Green Lantern, and Ian Edginton!

The God Mountain is almost gone, revealing the sleeping behemoth that, when awakened, will destroy the Lost World and all its inhabitants. There is only one way to stop it — an ancient device hidden in a temple deep in the forest, although it is missing a vital part. When Jana and Togg locate the piece, it’s up to them to get it to Jana’s father at the temple. Can they do it in time? Can they save the world? And if so, what will it cost them?

32pgs, FC $3.99
JUSTICE, INC.: THE AVENGER #2

(W) Mark Waid (A) Ronilson Freire (CA) Francesco Francavilla

Richard Benson confronts the Invisible Death – but not before more killers can invade the headquarters of Justice, Inc. and take the fight to Benson's own doorstep! Alone and unaided, Benson's agents have to defend their fortress. Mark Waid, the industry heavyweight award-winning writer behind Kingdom Come and Daredevil, continues his latest tour-de-force with the pulp hero he’s waited his entire lifetime to write!

32pgs, FC $3.99
LOOKING FOR GROUP #4

(W) Ryan Sohmer

(A) Lar deSouza, Hawk, Ryan Dunlavey, Ed Ryzowski

(CA) A: Hawk; B: Kelly Tindall

Richard has never met a challenge he couldn’t solve with fire… and Lightning... and reanimated chipmunks… on fire. But, do Richard and the rest of our heroes have what it takes to help Cale deal with the ramifications of last issue? Rejoice, LFG fans, for very bad things are about to happen as our group pushes forward and battles elementals, demons and the biggest little threat of them all: Tiny Dick!

Heroes from across time meet, the bizarre origins of the Red Death are revealed, and an insidious trap springs shut. A dangerous adventure unlike anything you might expect awaits as the masked vigilantes of three different eras! The epic team-up of The Shadow, Black Terror, Miss Fury, Peter Cannon, Green Hornet, The Spider, and more continues, courtesy of Deadpool writer Cullen Bunn.

An exclusive Gabriel Hardman cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders!

The exciting conclusion of Pathfinder: Origins! Ezren the wizard spins a tale of family, betrayal, and revenge set in the dark alleys of Absalom, City at the Center of the World! Teaming up with Lem the halfling bard, Ezren uses his new arcane powers to settle an old score, but he must escape the sins of the past before charting a new destiny with the Pathfinder Society. Sword-and-sorcery thrills from Pathfinder publisher Erik Mona (Pathfinder: Goblins!) and art from Leandro Oliveira (Pathfinder: City of Secrets). Contains pull-out poster map and official Pathfinder RPG bonus encounter!

An exclusive Sean Izaakse cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders!

A super-special, exclusive Jorge Faras ultra-limited cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders!

The American Spirit has Federal Agent Bart Hill's throat in his hand. Maggie Allen is bleeding from the eyes. Marietta Chesler and Rob Benton are burying a body. Gary Preston is still missing, presumed incinerated. All these people were part of an escape plan, but it's all gone wrong. In the penultimate episode of Blackcross, secrets are told, threats become real, and six haunted people are about to be murdered.

An exclusive Gabriel Hardman cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders!

It’s a bloodbath, as only Reanimator can deliver! Herbert West and Susan Greene have survived the terrible truth of their shared past: the stalking, the murder, the experiment gone mad. But will they live through the mayhem when two cartels go to war over the Reanimator’s drug lab? It’s the Elder God-empowered Eldritch Krewe versus the Gris-Gris Boyz, a gang steeped in Louisianan Voodoo, with our two mad scientists stuck in the middle. Zombies, tentacles, black magic, hybrid creatures… the epic horror miniseries reaches its explosive conclusion!

32pgs, FC (4 of 4) $3.99
THE SHADOW: MIDNIGHT IN MOSCOW TP

(W/A/CA) Howard Chaykin

It's New Year's, 1950... the end of a tumultuous decade. Lamont Cranston, the man that the world and the underworld know all too well as The Shadow, has had enough. It's time for the mysterious nemesis of crime to hang up his cloak, his slouch hat, and his twin .45s, and retire from public life. But despite this momentous decision, Margo Lane and the rest of The Shadow's agents fear that mankind, teetering on the brink of nuclear Armageddon, may not be quite ready to be bereft of the dark avenger. Howard Chaykin, whose 1980s revival of The Shadow at DC Comics reinvigorated the character for comic lovers everywhere, returns to tell a mind-blowing tale of the Master of Men! Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of men? Howard Chaykin knows! (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $19.99
SOLAR: MAN OF THE ATOM VOLUME 2: INTERGALACTIC TP

(W) Frank J. Barbiere (A) Jonathan Lau

(CA) Juan Doe

Erica Seleski, the daughter of scientist/superhero Solar, has inherited all the powers of the Man of the Atom... but she doesn't know how to use them! And thanks to these new, out-of-control abilities, she's been thrown into deep space... where aliens aplenty want to catch her and steal her powers for their own. Welcome to the wildest lost-in-space adventure of all time, courtesy of writer Frank J. Barbiere (Avengers World, Five Ghosts) and artist Jonathan Lau (Kevin Smith’s Bionic Man)! (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $16.99
UNCANNY: SEASON TWO #4 (OF 6)

(W) Andy Diggle (A) Aaron Campbell (CA) A: Jock; B: Ben Oliver

Holly learns she's been playing for the wrong team, Weaver dis(CA)s the truth about the night his father was shot, and together they edge closer to locating the source of their uncanny powers. Andy Diggle (Six Guns, The Losers) continues the tale of Dominic Weaver, the man with six billion borrowed skill sets… a con-man with supernatural abilities, drawn into a global conspiracy!

An exclusive Aaron Campbell cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders!

Nancy A. Collins (Swamp Thing, Sunglasses After Dark) has called upon some of today's finest creative talents — including Gail Simone, Steve Niles, Joe R. Lansdale, Devin Grayson, Stephen R. Bissette, and many more — to celebrate Vampirella's 45th Anniversary by crafting an anthology of twisted tales, bizarre bedtime stories, and fearsome fables in the tradition of the original Warren magazines, each featuring everyone's favorite sexy, kick-ass vampire-turned-monster hunter.

While exploring the Transylvanian castle she's recently inherited, Vampirella dis(CA)s a strange old book of "Feary Tales" that seems oddly familiar. Upon opening it, she is sucked inside its pages and lands in a weird alternate reality, where she is compelled by a disembodied voice calling itself 'The Storyteller' to live out each of the 'feary tales' if she ever hopes to return to reality. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $19.99