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This new one from DC’s New Age of Heroes has hints of Ghost Rider or Spawn. If you like those series from the other publishers, chances are high you like this one. The thematic question being how do you use your evil powers for good without doing more harm than good? Because there will be some harm. “Joe Chamberlain would do anything to save his small, forgotten town-even make a deal with the devil. But things get worse, and Joe finds himself cursed with the power of BRIMSTONE. With the power of fire and destruction coursing through his hands, Joe must now track down and destroy the demon he made his deal with before the power he now wields destroys […]

The race to collect the Infinity Stones in on! “The Saga of the Infinity Stones begins. As the Infinity Stones reappear around the cosmos, the ultimate race for power is on. Battles will be fought, blood will be spilled, lives will be lost… all as the greatest cosmic heroes and villains vie for possession of the Power Stone, towering over a remote asteroid, somehow grown to the size of a building. Watch as the path to Infinity opens before your eyes and the END lies near… Rated T+” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: MARVEL LEGACY (2017)

This is a cool looking new series from Ron Marz and Andy Smith. A hero mash-up between Deadpool and Thor? Yeah, that does sound like ‘Jerkules’ (rhymes with Hercules). “The next Ominous Universe title is here. With great power comes great… wait, how does that go again? Demi-God is a contemporary superhero tale like no other. When irresponsible slacker Jason McAndros suddenly gains the power of a god, the fourth wall isn’t the only thing he breaks. As Jason revels in his newfound might, he begins calling himself Hercules and indulging in his every whim. * What do you get if you mash up Deadpool and the Mighty Thor? This guy. * New-school storytelling with an old-school superhero. * Hercules? […]

I can see this mini-series connecting with a lot of girls who don’t even know how cool comic books are. They’re cool. “ueMax Bemis ( Moon Knight writer and lead singer of Say Anything) and Michael Dialynas ( The Woods ) present a sweeping, coming-of-age fantasy about living your dreams.literally. In her dreams, Lucy is the hero of all her favorite stories, living each night as a grand adventure. These journeys will teach her more about herself and the real world around her than she ever expected.” Buy It Now

Wow! Rebels fans celebrate! This issue of DOCTOR APHRA guest-stars none other than Hera Syndulla herself. Ever wonder what she was up to between Rebels and, well, the rest of the Star Wars Saga? Let’s find out! “‘REMASTERED’ CONTINUES. Doctor Aphra is being blackmailed by Triple-Zero to run missions for his underground crime syndicate – but that doesn’t mean she can’t cause trouble and have fun along the way. Sometimes that fun means infiltrating Rebellion training grounds…and sometimes that trouble means crossing paths with famed rebel Hera Syndulla herself. Rated T” Buy It Now Interested in Getting Started In STAR WARS comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: STAR WARS, STAR WARS (NEW CANON) (2014)

A prequel to the cult classic 2002 movie. Strange. And good. “From the minds of creator Joe Lansdale and writer comes a prequel to the cult-classic film. President Nixon has discovered an alien threat, and he knows there’s only one man he can reach out to for help: Elvis Presley. But will Elvis even be enough to defeat a horde of Cosmic Blood-Suckers?” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: MOVIE TIE-IN

Joe Books retells Disney’s The Princess and the Frog in this kid friendly one-shot! “Experience the magic of Disney The Princess and the Frog retold in vibrant comics drawn by Disney’s master artists. Tiana dreams of opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans, but when she meets a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, her plans take a detour as a fateful kiss leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: DISNEY, DISNEY PRINCESS

I really enjoyed this series. Octavius explored some life paths that Peter never had the nerve to explore. It was awesome watching other people suspecting something was up. Looks like this will all fit in two volumes of a ‘complete collection’ trade paperback series. Excellent. “Doctor Octopus claims the ultimate victory over Spider-Man. After years of defeats at the wall-crawler’s hands, Otto Octavius achieves the unthinkable – putting his mind in the body of Peter Parker. As one Amazing era ends, a new one begins for a smarter, stronger, Superior Spider-Man. And he’ll prove it, by donning an upgraded costume – and taking on the all-new Sinister Six. But things aren’t so friendly in this Spidey’s neighborhood – and his […]

Weapon H, which is a mashup of Hulk’s and Wolverine’s powers, gets his own ongoing series. This should be a lot of smashing and carnage. Is there any humanity at all in this guy? “AWOL Part 1 The Weapon X Program has done it again. At the cost of their own destruction, they’ve completed their biggest and possibly most dangerous experiment yet… With the strength of the Hulk and the rage and claws of Wolverine comes WEAPON H. It’s been some time since Weapon H escaped and destroyed his creators. Now, our hero is on the run, as he tries to escape his mysterious past and seclude himself from the rest of society. But when a new kind of Wendigo […]

Here’s another economical opportunity to experience the very first issues of TMNT from 1984. Turtle power! “Go back to the very beginning, with the Turtles’ first encounter with the Foot Clan and their mysterious leader, the Shredder. With over 300 pages of mutated martial-arts action, this volume is perfect for fans to relive the glorious days of the Turtles’ origins, as well as an excellent place for new readers to see where the TMNT phenomenon began. Collects the first seven issues of the series, plus the Raphael and Michelangelo Micro-Series one-shots, all in brilliant color.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES