New Comics Day – 14th December 2022
Join us as we dive into the new books hitting shelves at your LCS this week – the new number ones and trades are all below so that you know what to look for on new comics day, Wednesday 14th December
New Number Ones
DC
Batman / Spawn #1 (Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo, Dave McCaig, Sabine Rich, Tom Napolitano)
Two dark heroes, cursed by tragedy, find their paths crossing again…but not by choice! What sinister foe is at work, pitting the Dark Knight against the Hellspawn? From the shadows of Gotham City to New York City, this epic event is the blockbuster you’ve been waiting almost two decades for!
Danger Street #1 (Tom King, Jorge Fornés, Dave Stewart, Clayton Cowles)
Joining the Justice League is a goal for any superhero, but what happens when a quest for membership takes a sinister turn? Join Starman, Metamorpho, and Warlord as they look to prove themselves worthy by summoning and defeating Darkseid in battle. Soon they’ll learn that calling upon a New God never ends well, and their world is headed for a crisis as a result! The journey to save the day will be a treacherous one filled with princesses, knights, and all kinds of monsters. Each person the heroes encounter plays a crucial role in this sprawling yet gripping narrative that is a little bit silly, a whole lot dark, and completely cool. Expect the unexpected with a supporting cast featuring Manhunter, Lady Cop, the Green Team, and the Creeper! A multicharacter, multilayered crime drama starring some of DC’s most obscure creations: no one will see it coming, but everyone will want to see where it goes!
Dark Crisis: Big Bang #1 (Mark Waid, Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Federico Blee)
fter the monumental events of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #4, Pariah has successfully resurrected the infinite Multiverse…and all of reality is still reeling from the event. Dark Crisis: Big Bang #1 is a haunting journey through these newly re-formed realities, from The Jurassic League to DC: Mech…from Dark Knights of Steel to Batman’89 and back again…in a guest-star-galore all-new epic by comics legend and DC architect Mark Waid.
Harley Quinn: Uncovered #1 (Various)
In celebration of Harley Quinn #25 comes a gorgeous, irreverent look at the amazing variant covers that helped make the Maid of Mischief magnificent! Enjoy an art book of epic proportions featuring some of the hottest creators in the industry!
Marvel
Dark Web: X-Men #1 (Gerry Duggan, Rod Reis, Phil Noto, Clayton Cowles)
THE X-MEN ARE ENSNARED IN CHASM AND THE GOBLIN QUEEN’S DARK WEB! Chaos reigns in the streets of New York City as demon hordes pour forth from the realm of Limbo…a realm that until recently was ruled by Magik. A realm now ruled by Cyclops’ ex. Also, Havok’s ex. Also, a clone of Jean. The X-Men wade into the fray by taking on some of their darker history as the Goblin Queen returns for vengeance!
Invincible Iron Man #1 (Gerry Duggan, Juan Frigeri, Bryan Valenza, Joe Caramanga)
IT ALL ENDS! Tony Stark, the genius-billionaire-playboy-philanthropist, has lost it all: his wealth…his fame…his friends. But Stark doesn’t realize he still has so much more to lose, especially when the assassins start to come for him! It’s the beginning of the end, as the Golden Avenger must fight for his life and find out what it really means to hit rock bottom. Join Gerry Duggan and Juan Frigeri as they take Iron Man to the darkest corners of the Marvel Universe yet!
Monica Rambeau: Photon #1 (Eve L. Ewing, Ivan Fiorelli, Luca Maresca, Carlos Lopez, Clayton Cowles)
HIGHER. FURTHER. FASTER. Universal powerhouse MONICA RAMBEAU stars in her very own all-new adventure! The hero known as PHOTON has been charged with making a very special, very cosmic delivery—should be light work (get it?) for Monica…if family drama doesn’t hold her back!
Origins of Marvel Comics: Marvel Tales #1 (Various)
Four of the cornerstone issues that ushered in the Marvel Age of Comics in one unbeatable package! In FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby changed everything, introducing Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and Susan and Johnny Storm—and sending them on the ill-fated rocket trip that transformed them into the Fantastic Four! In AMAZING FANTASY (1962) #15, Lee joined another legend, Steve Ditko, to spin a tale of power and responsibility featuring teen wallflower Peter Parker…the icon-in-the-making named Spider-Man! In X-MEN (1963) #1, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created a new breed of hero—the X-Men, whose mutant abilities are a gift they’re born with…or is that a curse? And in AVENGERS (1963) #1, they united Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp in battle with Loki…and, lo, the Avengers were formed!
Indies and Everyone Else
Art Brut #1 ( W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, Mat Lopes)
Presenting here the first major work from the creative minds behind ICE CREAM MAN-re-lettered, remastered, and under its original intended name!
The world of fine art is falling apart, and only ART BRUT knows how to fix it. Alongside the Bureau of Artistic Integrity, Arthur Brut the Mad Dreampainter (and his trusty sidekick, Manny the Mannequin) must dive back into the very paintings that made him insane…or reality itself might just crumble to pieces. A colorful, gonzo romp through art and art history, ART BRUT is equal parts police procedural, hyper-fantasy, and psychological thriller-a veritable Pollock-splatter of comics genres tossed onto one giant pulpy canvas!
Each issue features new covers, new design, and a new Silver Age-style backup story featuring the art hero that no one’s ever heard of-until now! Originally published under the title The Electric Sublime, this special edition presents the NPR-lauded, critically acclaimed material in its intended form.
Assassin’s Apprentice #1 ( Jody Houser, Robin Hobb, Ryan Kelly, Jordie Bellaire, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou)
Until recently, Fitz was only known as “boy.” The illegitimate son of a powerful noble, Fitz is taken in by his uncle, Prince Verity, who prepares the boy for a journey to the capital to meet his royal grandfather. But Fitz is not a normal child. An ancient power stirs inside him, something that will change the destiny of the Six Duchies forever.
Belle Deep Freeze #1 (Dave Franchini)
Belle has been a beast hunter her entire life, and during that time, she has made many enemies, but none as heartless as the Winter Maiden, the seeming goddess of ice. Now, nearly a year after their first encounter, a storm is coming for Belle and her loved ones, but will Anabelle DiMarco be able to ride this blizzard out, or will she succumb to the icy grip of death?
Beyondtopia Legends #1 (Various)
When the past is the future. Where unknown myths and legends are discovered. Witness the birth of the Mystic Universe! here comes Beyondtopia Legends
From the mind of Indonesian visual artist Bryan Valenza, Beyondtopia Legends is an anthology series blending a variety of folklores, heroes and legends all reimagined for American and international audiences with a unique flavor. Co-spearheaded by Award-Winning LatinX author Henry Barajas, the bi-monthly series brings together the best artists from Indonesia and the world, including Sami Basri, Garrie Gastonny and many more!
Bonecheck #1 (Camron Johnson)
Legends Comics Publishing presents Bonecheck! Thirteen people have gone missing from the Trustworthy Motel. With an ancestral bar tab hanging over his head at the local saloon, a shadow-infested stranger, with an ever so sinister smile, accepts a bounty to investigate and eradicate. Armed with savage instruments of pain, luxurious cigars, and a flask full of damn near poisonous hard liquor, the cryptic bounty hunter will set out to collect his Bonecheck.
Grimm Spotlight: Red Agent – Friendly Fire #1 (David Wohl, Dave Franchini)
Britney “Red Agent” Waters and Avril Williams are on a priority assignment for Rubicon at a remote tropical island – oh, the price of being super-spies-but when all hell breaks loose this mission becomes anything but a vacation. Following one puzzling encounter after another, our team finds itself on a mysterious set of mountains in Antarctica. And what they discover there could lead them both to madness!
Grimm Tales of Terror Quarterly: Holiday Special 2022 #1 (Ralph Tedesco, Joe Brusha)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! Unless you’ve put yourself on Keres the Goddess of Death’s naughty list. Featuring four tales of holiday themed horror that is guaranteed turn your White Christmas red.
Happy Horror Days #1 (Various)
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring not even a… werewolf?! The holidays look a little different in Riverdale this year-Santa’s nowhere in sight but Krampus is on the rampage! Who can take him down? Why only someone who can meet his match, and that someone’s best friend/monster hunter. That’s right, WereJug returns to do battle with the horned and hoofed holiday beast with Betty Cooper in his corner! Then, we dive into the true story of the Icelandic yule cat, J lakötturinn, and her master-Sheila Wu?! Finally, Reggie meets a nice girl that he takes to the holiday dance-but things aren’t as they seem when she systematically dismantles Reggie’s life! The holidays are horrifying in this special horror anthology, that reunites the team of Jughead: the Hunger!
The Last Ride of Pillar & Pryde #1 (John Lees, Joe Mulvey)
When Ben Pillar and Eli Pryde were kids, they did something incredible. They saved a young girl’s life and stopped a madman. They were heroes. But that was a long time ago. Now, with their career as young adult adventure novelists in decline, and their friendship in similar dire straits, the pair embark on a road trip back to their old hometown in hopes of mending their relationship. But a new evil has emerged in the town of Tarragon Falls. Can Pillar and Pryde be heroes again? Lifelong friends embark on a road trip back to Tarragon Falls where evil has set up camp.
Leonide the Vampyr: A Christmas for Crows #1 (Mike Mignola, Rachele Aragno, Dave Stewart)
When good and honest mountain folk come upon a small coffin among a carriage wreck, they find themselves among darker company than they bargained for. In this haunting Christmas carol, Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and artist extraordinaire Rachele Aragno weave a chilling holiday tale as the vampyr Leonide once again casts her spell over unsuspecting audiences..
Maeve Rising Warrior #1 (Cristiano Seixas, Kevin G Corcoran, Caio Majado)
Discover the story of Maeve, Ireland’s greatest heroine of antiquity. The Irish warrior Queen of Connacht, who became High Queen of all Ireland and an Irish Goddess, through her will, strength and prowess over men. Her name means “intoxicating.” She was the most beautiful and powerful woman in ancient Ireland more than 2000 years ago. Skilled in the arts of Celtic Druid magic and sorcery, learn how she discovers her powers and strengths to become Ireland’s greatest female hero!
Maniac of New York: Don’t Call it a Comeback #1 (Elliott Kalan, Andrea Mutti, Taylor Esposito)
Maniac Harry, the seemingly unstoppable killer, has finally been stopped. The city celebrates, the Mayor takes the credit, and Maniac Task Force Director Gina Greene – last seen slicing the Maniac’s head open – has disappeared to parts unknown. Now NYPD Detective Zelda Pettibone must pick up the pieces of a life that’s suddenly so empty she almost wishes the Maniac was back. And unfortunately, sometimes wishes are granted.
THAT’S RIGHT, THERE’S A NEW MANIAC, BUT NOT THE ONE YOU’RE EXPECTING! Stay out of Central Park and stay away from cable news, ’cause something terrifying is on the loose!
Writer Elliott Kalan and artist Andrea Mutti return to the acclaimed horror-satire series for a tale of horrifying gore and even more horrifying cultural relevance!
Night Club #1 (Mark Millar, Juanan Ramirez)
You’re 17 years old and you’ve been bitten by a vampire. Do you live in the shadows and drink human blood, or do you use your newfound gifts for the dream costumed superhero life you’ve always wanted? You’re bulletproof, you can crawl up walls, and you can turn to mist, bats, or even a wolf. Why not have a little fun?
Red Sonja / Hell Sonja #1 (Jordan Clark, Miriana Puglia)
HELL ON EARTH! Hell itself has begun caving in, forcing Hell Sonja to escape through a portal… She finds herself stranded on Earth, powerless, but still hunted by the evil from her home dimension. There is only one warrior strong enough to help her fight back against horrendous creatures from Hell: Red Sonja
A Vicious Circle #1 (Mattson Tomlin, Lee Bermejo)
Director, screenwriter, one of the visionaries behind The Batman, and Project Power creator Mattson Tomlin teams up with iconic artist Lee Bermejo (Batman: Damned, Joker)!
Shawn Thacker is a trained assassin from the future who seeks revenge on the only other man with his affliction-each life they take forces them both to travel between vastly different past and future eras.
Spanning from 22nd century Tokyo to 1950s New Orleans to the Cretaceous Era and beyond, the two mortal rivals are locked in a battle of wills that spans millions of years, all to alter the course of history.
With each time period, artist Lee Bermejo adjusts his artististic style to pay homage to luminary comics artists and historical master painters, presented in a prestige, oversized format!
Incoming Trades
Afro Samurai Vol. 1 (Takashi Okazaki)
For fans of the original Afro Samurai manga and anime, this new “director’s cut” edition of the out-of-print cult classic book features a specially commissioned custom cover and a brand-new foreword by creator Takashi Okazaki.
In a feudal, futuristic Japan, samurai battle to become No.1 and rule the world, but when his father, who holds the coveted position, is challenged and killed, the young Afro Samurai vows vengeance. Relentlessly pursued by murderous assassins, will he stay alive long enough to keep his promise?
In the first of two volumes, we see the beginnings of young Afro’s quest, his battles with an array of assassins and warlords, that climaxes in the epic confrontation with the powerful Empty Seven Clan and a showdown with an old enemy…
Age of Bronze Vol. 3A: Betrayal, Part 1 – Color Edition (Eric Shanower, John Dallaire)
IN COLOR for the first time!
High King Agamemnon sails with his army to conquer Troy, laying waste along his path. Behind Troy’s city walls, squabbling intensifies among the Trojan leaders. On the brink of war, both sides agree to an embassy of peace. But what good is a peace embassy whose members are at odds with each other?
Collects AGE OF BRONZE #20-26
Beware the Eye of Odin (Doug Wagner, Michelle Madsen, Tim Odland, Ed Dukeshire)
Helgi, the prince of a Viking village, has stumbled upon the cursed Eye of Odin. If he doesn’t return it to its rightful owner by the new moon, he will die an agonizing death of boils and decay. By his side are Stigr, a one-armed warrior past his prime, and Kadlin, a female warrior convinced she’s a Valkyrie. Their only path will take them through the treacherous lands of the Hundrafolk, Trolls, and Earthen Smiths.
Captain Marvel Vol. 8: The Trials (Various)
Captain Marvel no more! After surviving a brutal fight, Carol Danvers deserves a break — and so does her fellow “Marvel” Monica Rambeau. But when Carol suddenly goes missing, the newly sentient cosmic entity called Binary must take her place — though stepping into the shoes of one of Earth’s greatest heroes is no easy feat! And as the mysterious Binary finds herself plunged into a world she barely understands, the questions about exactly who — and what — she is grow ever deeper! But where is Captain Marvel anyway?! Would you believe captured by Agatha Harkness and a tribunal of some of Marvel’s most powerful magic-wielders?! Plus: Carol Danvers is a jailbird in a cosmic prison — locked up along with those space-faring pirates, the Starjammers!
Flashpoint Beyond (Various)
The reality-shattering world of Flashpoint is back! Legendary DC writer Geoff Johns returns to the story he made famous in 2011, as the Flashpoint Batman searches for answers in a world that shouldn’t exist!
The world of Flashpoint returns! After sacrificing everything to help the Flash put the universe back together and save Bruce Wayne’s life, Thomas Wayne wakes up in a world he thought was no more. Forced to don the cowl once again, Batman prowls the streets of Gotham searching for answers to how this world still exists, but what he starts to uncover will send him hurtling around the globe. The hunt for the Clockwork Killer brings Batman to Europe and face to face with the mad king, Aquaman. On the eve of Aquaman’s sinking of London, Batman infiltrates his stronghold and goes on the warpath for answers. Nothing matters to Batman, whose world is already dead, but if he can track down the Clockwork Killer, Thomas can save his son’s world and put everything back together again.
Friday Vol. 2 (Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martín)
A young adult detective hero finally grows up in this second volume of the genre-defying post-YA masterpiece from award-winning creators ED BRUBAKER (RECKLESS, FRIEND OF THE DEVIL, PULP, KILL OR BE KILLED) and MARCOS MARTIN (THE PRIVATE EYE, Daredevil), as well as acclaimed colorist MUNTSA VICENTE.
Friday Fitzhugh’s best friend and partner Lancelot Jones (the smartest boy in the world) has been killed, and the police in their small town of King’s Hill are not up to the task of solving the crime. Now, Friday must pull herself out of her grief and hunt the cold winter night for justice-all on her own this time.
Grim Vol. 1 – Discover Now Edition (Stephanie Phillips, Flaviano Armentaro)
Jessica Harrow is dead. But her journey has only just begun!
Discover the world of the afterlife, where Jessica has been recruited as a Reaper, tasked with ferrying countless souls to their final destination. But unlike the rest of the Reapers, she has no memory of her own death. In order to unravel this mystery, she’ll have to solve an even bigger one – where is the real Grim Reaper?
Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor (Various)
Will Jane Foster don the mantle of Thor once more? When Mjolnir comes crashing through Valkyrie’s window, she fears the worst has happened to the God of Thunder. Where is Thor, and why did his mighty hammer seek out Jane? Asgard’s greatest enemies — including Hela, Ulik the Troll and the Enchantress — have mounted a shocking assault on the Golden Realm, and the warriors of Asgard are losing…badly. Valkyrie’s ally Rúna has managed to stave off total defeat, but the Asgardians desperately need Thor. Jane begins a quest to find the Odinson, but can she find clues to his whereabouts in Limbo — or will she lose herself to S’ym’s
Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes (Brian Michael Bendis, Scott Godlewski)
The greatest heroes of two eras face their biggest threat…each other! It’s the 21st century versus the 31st century, with all of reality at stake!
One thousand years in the future, a Legion of Super-Heroes comes together to dedicate their lives to recapturing the great age of heroes of the 21st century. When the heroes discover that reality is falling to a great darkness in both times simultaneously, the Justice League and the Legion of Super-Heroes must team up to stop it all.
Soon, the Justice League are trapped in the 31st century, and the looming terror of the Great Darkness hovers over both time periods simultaneously. Even as the great heroes of the 21st century get to experience the fantastic far-flung future, the mysteries behind the Gold Lantern and the Great Darkness threaten all of existence. What is the secret behind the Great Darkness? And will the greatest heroes of two ages be able to stop it before it’s too late?
Two of DC’s top super-teams clash, as threads from legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis’ runs on Legion of Super-Heroes and Justice League collide in a story with both the present and the future at risk!
Manor Black: Fire in the Blood (Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, Tyler Crook)
From the creators of Harrow County and The Sixth Gun comes the next chapter of this gothic horror fantasy about a family of sorcerers in crisis.
The powerful and ancient blood sorcerer Roman Black has taken a young fire mage under his wing after she has done the impossible-taken her magic house’s totem spirit inside herself. But the totem is powerful, and may be impossible to control, especially when Roman’s children begin to see the young mage as a threat.
The Ocean Will Take Us (Rich Douek, Carlos Olivares)
Something’s lurking in the waters of Almanzar Bay – and when Casey March tries out for the swim team, he learns firsthand that messing with the social order of his new high school can have dangerous – even deadly – consequences!
Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century (Mike Johnson, Angel Hernandez)
Explore the far future of Star Trek in these adventures set after the U.S.S. Discovery’s jump forward in time at the end of Season Two! First up, Grudge-who is very much a queen and not a cat-works tirelessly to keep her interplanetary courier/working human, Cleveland Booker, safe. Next, witness the heart-wrenching history that brought Adira Tal to Discovery and how they were paired with one of the last remaining Trill symbionts. Then, while on a mysterious mission to a frozen world, Lieutenant Commander Detmer encounters the last person she expects to find: herself! And, in the finale, Saurian Lieutenant Linus has never truly fit in with his Starfleet colleagues, but an encounter with an undiscovered species will put all their fates, and the ship’s, in his hands!
Star Wars: Obi-Wan – A Jedi’s Purpose (Various)
Fast approaches the ultimate destiny of one of the Jedi’s most renowned masters! As Obi-Wan Kenobi spends his final days in the remote deserts of Tatooine, he takes time to reflect on — and record — key moments from his long and heroic life. Writing in old, leather-bound journals from his hermit’s hut, Obi-Wan remembers a watershed adventure on Coruscant, which he narrowly survived when he was but 8 years old. But this was just the beginning of his incredible Jedi journey! Thrill to untold tales of Obi-Wan Kenobi’s days as a young Jedi Initiate, his trials as a Padawan, the crucible of Jedi Knighthood and the Clone Wars and some of the earliest challenges he faced as a true Master of the Force!
Super Trash Clash (Edgar Camacho)
It’s an age-old story: for her birthday, Dul wanted the hottest new video game, but her mom accidentally bought her Super Trash Clash-one of the worst games ever made. But years later, when an older Dul finds a cartridge in a vintage store, memories come flooding back: simpler times when she could disappear into electronic worlds or spend hours battling with friends and enemies, and the love and sacrifices that bound her family together.
This vivid and action-packed graphic novel from Mexican rising star Edgar Camacho is a heartwarming reflection on what gaming means to kids, crammed full of Easter eggs and tributes to the games that shaped our culture.
Too Dead To Die: A Simon Cross Thriller (Marc Guggenheim, Howard Chaykin)
In the 1980s, Simon Cross was America’s top superspy. Today, his past has come back to haunt him, forcing him out of retirement for one final adventure. An all-new original that brings classic spy novels to the modern world.
X-Men ’92: House of XCII (Steve Foxe, Salvador Espin, Israel Silva, Joe Sabino)
Everyone’s favorite X-Men have returned — but everything is different! Mutants are taking a huge leap forward by founding their own nation on the island of Krakoa — guided by Professor X, Magneto and a mysterious, long-lived mutant who knows much more than she should. Mutantkind is ready to protect their new homeland from threats of all kinds — but if they knew the truth about the mutant whose secret power of resurrection was the key to it all, would they be so eager to sacrifice everything to defend their founders’ dream? That’s right, the ’90s X-Men are tackling the Krakoan Age thirty years early — including Arakko, the gala and more — and it’s not going to go the way that you expect!
