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Here’s another first time in print trade paperback, part of Marvel’s Marvel Premiere Graphic Novel (MPGN) line. It’s a throwdown by a couple of Marvel’s heaviest in classic tradition. “An Elder of the Universe has come to Earth, and he means to battle our planet’s strongest hero. But will Thor and Hulk ever agree on which one of them that is? Of course not. Asgard’s Avenger and the green goliath will have to run a gauntlet of impossible challenges to prove their worthiness to face down this cosmic menace – but what’s really waiting for them at the finish line? And can even the two mightiest heroes on the planet smash their way out of this one? Find out in […]

High praise coming in from industry peers for this one, and it’s not even out yet. Definitely worth a look! “A haunted house story for the 21st century, INFIDEL follows an American Muslim woman and her multiracial neighbors who move into a building haunted by entities that feed off xenophobia. Bestselling editor PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE (Swamp Thing) makes his comics-writing debut alongside artist extraordinaire AARON CAMPBELL (The Shadow), award-winning colorist and editor JOS? VILLARRUBIA (Promethea) and letterer / designer JEFF POWELL (SCALES and SCOUNDRELS).” Buy It Now

Dynamite kicks off a new Green Hornet series that picks up where the Kevin Smith series ended! Yes, more Kato! “Britt Reid Jr., the scion of the Daily Sentinel publishing empire, vanishes during a wild party on his friend’s yacht. Meanwhile, crime spikes in the streets of Century City with the mysterious criminal/secret vigilante the Green Hornet absent. It’s only a matter of time before SOMEONE puts two and two together, and it’s up to Kato, former partner of Britt’s father, and his daughter Mulan to protect the city AND the Green Hornet legacy, while finding out what happened to Britt. Amy Chu (Red Sonja, Poison Ivy, KISS) picks up where Kevin Smith left off with an action packed mystery.” […]

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