New Comics Day – 15th February 2023
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 Wednesday 15th February 2023
New Number Ones
Avengers: End Times – Marvel Tales #1 (Various)
The Avengers reunite with one of their own, long believed dead, as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with Marvel Tales! This anthology series shines a spotlight on fan-favorite characters, features timeless stories and highlights some of Marvel’s most impressive talent from the past eight decades! And, in Avengers (2010) #31-34—the explosive climax of writer Brian Michael Bendis’ long and revolutionary run, featuring the artwork of Mike Mayhew, Brandon Peterson, Terry Dodson and a galaxy of stars—a distress call from an unknown ally leads Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and Giant-Man into the Microverse! But who has summoned them? Has the mystery Avenger only succeeded in luring their teammates to their doom at the hands of the lethal Lord Gouzar? And who shall rescue the rescuers? Avengers Re-assemble!
Batman / Spawn: Unplugged #1 (Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane)
Two dark heroes, cursed by tragedy, find their paths again crossing…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!
Chilling Adventures Presents…Betty: The Final Girl #1 (Various)
Veronica has invited Betty to her luxurious mountaintop chalet for a cozy weekend of skiing. But their girls weekend is interrupted when Archie shows up and whisks Veronica off on their own snowy romantic adventure. What could go wrong at a fancy remote cabin in the mountains all by herself? Betty’s mind races and she can’t tell fact from fiction as she suddenly realizes she might not be so alone. Is Betty believing too much in the horror movies she’s watched, or is someone (or something) really out to get her? Find out in this brand new horror anthology one-shot that’s equal parts Scream and When a Stranger Calls.
Icon vs. Hardware #1 (Various)
Two titans of the Milestone Universe clash — and in the process, set in motion a chain of events leading to a story bigger than you could ever imagine! When Hardware discovers a long-suppressed time machine hidden in a government warehouse, his obsession with righting the wrongs of the past — those of both American history and his own tragic family — will unravel the fabric of time for the Milestone Universe. But while there are many problems with Hardware’s plan, there’s one big one: wherever he goes in America’s last two centuries, Icon is there, having lived through it! And a man as powerful as Icon knows the profound danger of the forces Curtis Metcalf is unleashing…and he’ll do whatever it takes to put the genie back in the bottle! Icon Vs Hardware is the official kickoff of Act One of Milestone’s WORLDS COLLIDE event—and if you think you know what that phrase means, you’d better not get overconfident! This is the ideal jumping-on point for those who’ve sat out the story of Dakota so far, because this ride is headed somewhere unexpected!
The Last Barbarians #1 (Brian Haberlin, Geirrod Van Dyke)
To be Classless is a whole new low… You’d think in a fantastic world full of giants, magic, and flying fish, it would be a world of possibility. But you’d be dead wrong here! Sylv is a jack of all trades; she can fight with the best of them, pick most pockets, and even cast a third-level spell or two. It’s too bad for her that if you aren’t a member of a guild, you are persona non grata: completely outcast from adventuring. That might be fine, except she has her disabled seven-foot-tall brother to take care of. If she can’t find a job to support them both, they’ll be dead in a ditch in a matter of weeks. So now her only hope is a quest from a sketchy cleric who promises only a true hero can save the day. Sylv has a lot of skills…and she’ll need them all to survive this hero’s journey!
Lazarus Planet: Dark Fate #1 (Various)
New threats will rise! When the Lazarus storm touches down, people from every walk of life stand to be affected. People who are kind, people who are good…and people who are evil. This epic issue will spotlight the many disastrous new villains created by the Lazarus event and the heroes who stand ready to stop them from doing harm to others! What sinister threat brings a new chapter to the Doom Patrol saga? Can a new hero channel the inexorable Still Force energy to fend off evil? What lurks in the corners of the Spirit World for new character Xanthe? And what early clue to the new direction in Arkham Tower will spell disaster for Gotham City?
Marvel’s Voices: Wakanda Forever #1 (Various)
The special one-shot arrives just in time to celebrate Black History Month and puts the spotlight on iconic heroes of Wakanda. Black Panther, Shuri, Okoye, and more star in all-new stories by an incredible lineup of both fan-favorite creators and talent fresh to the Marvel Universe. Join them as they grow the inimitable world of Wakanda in these tales of myth, adventure, strife, and more!
Masters of the Universe: Masterverse #1 (Tim Seeley, Eddie Nunez, Sergio Aragonés, Rico Renzi, Brennan Wagner, Derron Bennett)
In the depths of Castle Grayskull, the Sorceress and Zodac debate the value of He-Man. To save the life of her champion, the Sorceress must take the Cosmic Enforcer on a tour of the multiverse! First, a tour across a world where a dim, barbaric He-Man bumbles through a world of annoying warrior goddesses and bored demons as he’s pursued by a hungry green tiger in a tale drawn by the legendary Sergio Aragonés! Then, a stop in an Eternia where the power of Grayskull summons an entirely different warrior in a horrific ghost story illustrated by Kelley Jones! Written by MOTU alumni Tim Seeley (Injustice vs. Masters of the Universe, Masters of the Multiverse) with a framing story by Eddie Nunez, this is an anthology series not to be missed!
Murderworld: Moon Knight #1 (Jim Zub, Ray Fawkes, Luca Pizzari, Matt Milla)
Under the harsh light of the moon there is no escape, and with only a handful of contestants left, anything can happen! Murderworld is a life-or-death game of treachery and tragedy! Arcade and his schemes have been a punchline in the past, but this contest is no joke. Each issue ups the ante, and this penultimate chapter has some of the biggest twists yet. Don’t miss it!
Nightcrawlers #1 (Simon Spurrier, Paco Medina, David Jay Ramos, Clayton Cowles)
Sinister’s private assassins! Ten years into a twisted future, Mr Sinister unleashes his private army of assassins: The Legion of the Night. Meet Wagnerine, commanding this killer crew of brainwashed hybrids, each one a genetic mix of Nighcrawler and another one of Marvel’s most murderous mutants! Mysterious forces seek to break Sinister’s control over these fatal fanatics – to turn them against him. But who are they? And what are their true motives…? Enter Mother Righteous… and a meeting of the most powerful players in the Universe… A Sins of Sinister tie in.
Torrent #1 (Marc Guggenheim, Justin Greenwood, Rico Renzi, Keith Wood)
Abrand-new superhero universe. Michelle Metcalf is the world’s most happy-go-lucky hero, Crackerjack, until tragedy forces her to cross the line from hero to vigilante.
Trades and Collections
Alice Ever After (Dan Panosian, Giorgio Spalletta, Fabiana Mascolo)
Alice first visited Wonderland as a child. Now an adult, it’s her only escape from her cold, strange reality. But to go back, Alice needs something stronger than mushrooms…
After continuing down a terrible path, Alice is committed to the dreaded asylum. Will Alice ultimately escape from her uncaring family and childhood trauma in Wonderland, or face her demons in reality?
Return to Wonderland in this dark sequel by superstar artist and writer Dan Panosian (An Unkindness of Ravens, Canary) and artist Giorgio Spalletta (Red Sonja: Black, White, Red), perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman’s Snow, Glass, Apples, and Mirka Andolfo’s Mercy and Fables.
The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 3: Hobgoblin (Various)
Prepare to have your heart broken all over again! As the momentous events of A.X.E. reverberate across the Marvel Universe, it’s time for Spider-Man to face judgment — and we all know which moment in his history is going to weigh heavily on the proceedings. If Peter can somehow pick himself up, he’ll have earned a nice quiet life, right? Nope — because the Hobgoblin is lurking in the shadows! But who’s beneath the cowl this time? If you know anything about the Hobgoblin, you know that you know nothing about the Hobgoblin! Plus: It’s time for Spidey to don his Sunday best, because he’s off to the Hellfire Gala! But something is about to happen at the hottest party on Krakoa that sends Spider-Man and Wolverine on a dangerous mission all over creation!
Astro City: Metrobook Vol. 3 (Kurt Busiek, Alex Sinclair, Brent Anderson)
The longest, most sweeping epic in Astro City’s history, in one volume for the first time. Across the 1970s and ’80s, Charles and Royal Williams deal with tragedy and obsession. One a cop, one a criminal, both have been shaped irrevocably by Astro City’s heroes, and as the city enters a time of darkness, it’ll take all they have to survive. Also features the full story of the death—and life—of the Silver Agent.
Batman Beyond: Neo-Year (Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Max Dunbar, Sebastian Cheng, Romulo Fajardo Jr.)
Neo-Gotham is alive and has killed Bruce Wayne. It’s rejected Terry McGinnis as Batman and offered him the chance to escape. Terry turned it down—he is the city’s protector, and he will uphold the legacy of Batman. Now Neo-Gotham will do everything in its power to destroy Terry, including creating brand-new villains to fight him. Terry’s first year without Bruce Wayne begins…does he have a fighting chance? From the rising-star creative team of Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing (Kang the Conqueror) and Max Dunbar (Batman: Urban Legends, Robin), a new future for Batman Beyond has begun!
Batman: The Dark Knight Detective Vol. 7 (Various)
Batman’s iconic adventures from the 1990s continue in this volume that follows the Dark Knight as he tracks down a deadly assassin, encounters a foe who can alter reality, and investigates a bomber who is destroying the city for the sake of causing destruction
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty Vol. 1: Revolution (Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Tochi Onyebuchi, Mattia De Iulis, Carmen Carnero, Nolan Woodard, Joe Caramagna)
A new era of shield-slinging begins! When Arnim Zola launches a catastrophic attack on New York City, he meets his match — in two Captain Americas! But a shocking secret about Steve Rogers’ iconic shield will change the way he views the 20th century he came from — and how he chooses to fight in the 21st! Steve follows a trail of coded bread crumbs to Germany in pursuit of an elusive organization making bold and deadly moves, while Bucky Barnes’ own investigation leads him to the high rollers tables in Madripoor. Thousands of miles apart with no backup, will Steve and Bucky find what they’re looking for, or are they both in over their heads? Featuring the shocking return of the Dryad herself: Peggy Carter!
Cyberpunk 2077: You Have My Word (Bartosz Sztybor, Jesus Hervas)
A new urban development proposal is being pushed through city council—a flagrant infraction on those safeguarded by the Valentinos gang—one to indulge the selfish and decadent lifestyles of the wealthy and displace the eldery in a historic housing block. They enlist the services of three cyberpunks to discreetly and strategically terminate the project. With a mole on the inside, a waitress who dishes out more than meals, a government official with a fetish—everyone has their secrets, and each one is about to get exposed.
Daredevil & Elektra Vol. 1: The Red Fist Saga (Chip Zdarsky, Rafael de Latorre, Marco Checchetto, Matt Wilson, Clayton Cowles)
After Devil’s Reign comes the dawn… ! In the wake of Wilson Fisk’s violent and visceral last act, it’s a new era for New York and the Man Without Fear! Matt Murdock has no choice but to leave behind everything he’s ever known, and Elektra is the last vestige of his former life. Everything Matt thought he knew about what it meant to be Daredevil is about to change! Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto continue their epic saga, tackling the journeys of both Matt and Elektra as they each deal with the brutal cost of taking on the Daredevil mantle. But new enemies mean Hell’s Kitchen is going to be darker than ever!
Edge of Spider-Verse (Various)
The end of the Spider-Verse is coming! The original saga brought you Spider-Gwen, Peni Parker and more instantly iconic web-slingers. This final epic will take you to the bleeding edge of the Spider-Verse, reacquainting you with old favorites and introducing you to some of the most important characters you haven’t met yet — but it will also slice the final strand of the web. Featuring Spider-Ham, Spider-Gwen, the Spider-Mobile and Spider-Man Noir! Discover Araña’s new status quo! Learn the legacy of Spider-UK! Meet the sensational Spider-Rex! The singing princess, Spinstress! Sergei Kravinoff, the Hunter-Spider! The amazing Sun-Spider! The mysterious Night-Spider! And more!
Fearscape Vol. 2: A Dark Interlude (Mike O’Sullivan, Andrea Mutti)
Infinite sequels, dark creatures, endless possibilities, trapped in repetition. This is the story of how humanity escapes.
THE WORLD IS TRAPPED AND DOOMED
Trapped in a cycle of infinite sequels, the world is doomed to repeat tired tropes and clichéd conflicts without end. Unless, that is, unreliable narrator, notorious plagiarist, and sequel denier Henry Henry can unleash something so awful it deserves no repetition.
After the stunning success of Fearscape, comes A Dark Interlude, the story of
“-No! The only offence to literature greater than the loathsome synopsis is the sequel. I will not stand idle while some poor excuse for an editor mangles and confuses my story, which is intact, perfect, and concluded, with this derivative drivel. Mark my words, this nonsense has nothing to do with my tale. I am not in it. I do not condone it. And you, dear reader, should not buy it.” -HH
But don’t listen to Henry Henry – the only way to escape is to buy this book!
Genis-Vell: Captain Marvel (Peter David, Juanan Ramirez, Mike McKone, Federico Blee, Antonio Fabela, Cory Petit, Ariana Maher)
The son of the original Kree Captain Marvel is back! Rick Jones, one-time sidekick to both Captain America and the Hulk, has a long history with Genis-Vell – and now they’re about to come crashing back into each other! Can Rick save his old pal – and himself – before they both fade out of existence? Who is searching for Genis, and what does Death have to do with it? And how is Rick’s ex-wife, Marlo Chandler, the key to this mysterious malady? Join our dysfunctional duo as they grapple with these questions – with a little help from Genis’ sister, Phyla-Vell! Prepare to relive an exciting, hilarious and fan-favorite pairing in the year’s most anticipated reunion as legendary scribe Peter David takes Genis to all-new heights of heroism! It’s enough to make you exclaim: “O-wha-tagoo-siam!”
Iron Man Vol. 4: Source Control (Christopher Cantwell, Angel Unzueta)
Tony Stark is ready to re-engage! With Korvac, the Power Cosmic and a nasty morphine addiction behind him, Tony re-enters the world. But things don’t go exactly as planned, and Iron Man soon finds himself battling a hyper-intelligent gorilla through the streets of New York! Then, a trip to California leaves Tony stranded in the southwestern desert with malfunctioning armor — and things go downhill from there! Shellhead faces deadly new villain Switchback, classic foe the Titanium Man and a dangerous conspiracy involving the Mandarin’s Rings! To track down these deadly weapons, he’ll have to employ stealth mode! Christopher Cantwell concludes his thought-provoking run with a shocking question: Must there be an Iron Man?!
Mac Smith’s Scurry (Mac Smith)
In a world where the humans have vanished, a brave nose makes Wix must survive feral cats and ferocious wolves on a perilous adventure into the woods to save his colony. The remarkable series in a single volume for the first time ever!
Marvel Knights: Make the World Go Away (Various)
In celebration of the legendary imprint founded more than two decades ago, a new crop of talented creators unveils a groundbreaking story in the hard-hitting Marvel Knights style! In the cemetery, the blind man doesn’t know who he is or why he has come to this particular grave. He doesn’t know the burly police officer with the wild story. Or the strangely intense man who sits in the rear seat of the patrol car, his eyes flashing green. But all that is about to change. Matt Murdock is beginning to remember. But only one man can find the answers — a man who once ruled a nation! In a world without heroes, these individuals face a mystery that can only be unraveled — a threat that can only be challenged — by Knights.
Star Wars: Bounty Hunters Vol. 5 – The Raid on the Vermillion (Ethan Sacks, Paolo Villanelli, Natacha Bustos)
A clear and present Dengar! The galaxy’s most underestimated bounty hunter is leading T’onga’s crew on a desperate attempt to break into the Crimson Dawn’s stronghold – but he’s also leading them into a trap! Now time is running out – and one of them may not survive Vukorah’s deadly revenge. Meanwhile, the cybernetic Valance has found new purpose as Darth Vader’s secret weapon. But how far is he willing to go to protect an Imperial officer from assassins? Dengar may be about to get exactly what he deserves! Valance makes a decision that will change everything! And the bounty hunters are locked in a desperate attempt to escape the pull of a black hole – but the good news is, the Pykes might kill them first!
Wonder Woman Vol. 3: The Villainy of Our Fears (Various)
After the events of Trial of the Amazons, Diana returns to Man’s World and is greeted by Edgar Cizko’s new group of criminals called Villainy Inc., designed to take down Wonder Woman and rule the world. To stop him, our hero is joined by friends old and new, including Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Cheetah—now operating as agents of Checkmate—along with displaced Asgardian heartthrob Siegfried. Will this team be enough to uncover the dark nature of who is really calling the shots?
X-Men: Hellfire Gala – Immortal (Various)
Don your dazzling dresses and tailored tuxedos — it’s time for the second annual Hellfire Gala! And the highlight will be the election of a new team of X-Men! But can Emma Frost hold everything together when a shocking revelation threatens to derail her big night? Meanwhile, a nefarious party crasher leads to a high-stakes mission for Wolverine and Spider-Man! Plus: Cannonball and Sunspot lead their fellow runners-up from last year’s X-Men election on a secret mission in aid of the Shi’ar Empire! Online-exclusive Hellfire Gala stories in print for the first time! And a gallery of variant covers featuring this year’s hottest looks from the Gala!
