New Comics Day – 18th January 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 new comics day, Wednesday 18th January!
New Number Ones
Avengers Two: Wonder Man and Beast – Marvel Tales #1 (Roger Stern, Mark Bagley, Greg Adams, Tom Smith, Sharpefont)
COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME! One of the best buddy pairings in comics—Wonder Man and the bouncing Beast! You may know Hank McCoy more as an X-Man, but during his time as an Avenger, he developed a fine bromance with the super hero and actor Simon Williams! When a newly back-from-the-dead Wonder Man heads back to California with some making up to do, the Beast tags along to provide moral support! But Wonder Man’s return to L.A. has not gone unnoticed by his old adversaries—most notably, Lady Lotus! And the big trouble really begins when the towering It, the Living Colossus attacks the City of Angels! Can the Beast and Wonder Man save Tinseltown and bury the ghosts from Simon’s past?
Barbaric: Hell to Pay #1 (Michael Moreci, Michael Moreci, Addison Duke, Jim Campbell)
Barbaric is back and headed straight to hell in an all-new arc so big and bloody, it’s getting an extra issue! While Owen tames a dragon with an old friend, Soren and Steel cross paths with someone else from our cursed barbarian’s past…who isn’t looking nearly as friendly. Hell hath no fury like a woman stabbed through the heart by an ugly f***ing orc. Oh, wait! Who’s carrying Axe?
Batman: One Bad Day – Bane #1 (Joshua Williamson, Howard Porter, Tomeu Morey, Darran Robinson)
Bane broke the Bat–he’s one of the only villains to ever truly vanquish the Dark Knight–but is that all he’s ever accomplished? Decades from now, Bane is a washed-up wrestler reliving his glory days in the ring, defeating someone dressed like Batman every day. But when he discovers that there’s a new source of Venom in the world, he’ll do everything he can to shut down the facility it’s coming from for good and make sure that no one takes the poison that ruined his life. An epic saga set throughout Bane’s life, expanding on the hopes, dreams, regrets, and failures of one of DC’s most legendary villains.
Dune: House Harkonnen #1 (Kevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert, Michael Shelfer, Patricio Delpeche, Ed Dukeshire)
The second official, NYT Bestselling prequel to Dune is adapted for the first time, unveiling a closer look at the rising conflict between beloved characters and bitter villains. Fans will gain insight into how the early years of iconic figures Gurney Halleck, Lady Jessica, and Liet Kynes had their future shaped by the complex and brutal machinations of House Harkonnen! What difficult choices will tear Leto Atreides apart as Baron Harkonnen plots against not just House Atreides, but the Bene Gesserit and the Emperor himself?
Immortal Sergeant #1 (Joe Kelly, J.M. Ken Niimura)
Award-winning I Kill Giants storytellers return to yank on your heartstrings with Immortal Sergeant!
On the eve of his unwelcome retirement, Jim Sargent (aka “Sarge”) a grizzled, old-school detective, catches a break on a murder case that’s haunted him for decades. Unfortunately, Sarge must drag his anxiety-riddled adult son, Michael, along for the ride or risk losing the lead forever. Can this dysfunctional duo overcome their own hang-ups, blindspots, and secrets to catch a killer?
Kitsune #1 (Luca Frigerio, Emanuele Ercolani)
Kitsunichi Shimitzu is a ronin, a samurai who has become masterless. After twelve years of absence, he returns to his native lands and discovers that his master’s son is a weak man. Bandits terrorize the population, and strange rumors of a powerful enemy spread. Torn between past mistakes and a chance to redeem himself, Kitsunichi will have to fight for his life.
Lazarus Planet: Assault on Krypton #1 (Various)
With the world in chaos and Lazarus raining from the skies, the Earth’s protectors from Krypton are hit hard. In this collection of epic vignettes from in and around Lazarus Planet, we’ll see heroes transformed, secrets revealed, and power unleashed. Can Power Girl free herself from the out-of-control Omen? Will Dreamer’s visions guide our heroes to the path of victory? Can Mercy Graves survive the transformation she’s undergone? And will Jonathan Kent ever be the same again?
Nightwalkers #1 (Cullen Bunn, Colin Johnson, Joe Bocardo, Justin Birch)
Seren is an addict in recovery at a rehabilitation center secluded in the mountains, completely isolated from the outside world. When Seren and the other patients wake to find themselves locked inside and abandoned by the center’s staff, they must decide whether to wait or break out. The decision is made for them when a blood thirsty monster enters the center, and begins to tear through them to satiate its lust for blood.
Wasp #1 (Al Ewing, Kasia Nie, Kike J Diaz, Cory Petit)
Fashion designer, businesswoman, founding Avenger—Janet Van Dyne has worn many hats over the course of her super heroic career. But when an old enemy threatens Janet and her fellow Wasp, Nadia, seemingly against his will, the Van Dynes will have to confront the ghosts in their shared history to get to the bottom of the mystery. Join fan-favorite creators as they celebrate sixty years of the Wasp!
White Savior #1 (Scott Burman, Eric Nguyen, Eric Nguyen, Micah Myers)
An ancient prophecy foretold of an outsider that would save the peaceful village of Inoki from an unstoppable army–a man who would confuse the people at first with his unconventional ways, but lead them to the light. Nathan Garin, Captain in the United States Army, known for his viciousness in battle on the American frontier, could be that man . . . if he weren’t such an awful, drunken idiot. Now it’s up to Japanese-American teacher Todd Parker to warn the good people of Inoki of Garin’s true nature before he causes the very death and destruction they are counting on him to avert!
Trades and OGN
Above Snakes Vol. 1 (Sean Lewis, Hayden Sherman, Hassane Otsmane-Elhaou)
A supernatural Western about DIRT, a man out to avenge his wife’s death with nothing but a bloodthirsty vulture to guide his way. What happens when the story of Dirt’s pain gets stolen by others and the world he thought he understood turns upside down? Featuring the incredible work of the team behind THUMBS and THE FEW, this thrilling new series is best described as Deadwood meets The Sandman.
Ant-Man: The Saga of Scott Lang (Various)
Ant-Man gets a little (and big) help from his fellow size-changing super heroes! Scott teams up with Janet Van Dyne, the original Wasp, on a fight for freedom in Dimension Z — and Nadia Pym, the new Wasp, on an incredible journey to the subatomic realm! But when the War of the Realms spills onto Earth, Scott must Giant-Man-up with three more towering titans to take on the Asgardian Frost Giants and complete a vital mission! Plus: Scott and his daughter — Cassie, A.K.A. Stinger — do a bit of family bonding…with the fate of the world in their tiny hands! And Ant-Man and Drax tackle some Miami vice!
Barbaric Vol. 2: Axe to Grind (Michael Moreci, Michael Moreci, Addison Duke, Jim Campbell)
When a foe from Owen’s past returns, he embarks on a bloody mission to succeed where he once failed and kill a malevolent demigod. Which suits Axe just fine, considering he hasn’t gotten drunk on god blood yet! Meanwhile, Owen’s former barbarian comrade, now a timid vampire, gets cold feet about a life of violence. But in the world of BARBARIC, where orcs, giant spiders, and devil bats roam the land, and doing good is full of gore, is there any other way?
Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 4 (Various)
FEAR THE FUTURE, FIND ALLIES IN THE PRESENT! The fourth volume of Batman: Urban Legends is full of serialized stories from the best talents working in comics today. Ram V and Anandrk unravel the mystery of the Wight Witch. Mohale Mashigo and Arist Deyn bring Eternity to Gotham. Che Grayson and Serg Acuña create a brand-new Birds of Prey for a new era. All of that in addition to Batman teaming up with Aquaman, Plastic Man, the Flash, the Question, Black Adam, and…Alfred Pennyworth?
The Collector: Unit 731 ( Rod Monteiro, Will Conrad, Marco Lesko)
A man can go by many names, and when someone has been around as long as Michael, he can gain more than just a few aliases. Now he’s Michael Smith, but back in the 1940s he went by James. When the obituary for John, who Michael met during WWII, comes up in the paper, Michael finds himself reflecting on a lifetime he left behind–and the horrors and experimentation he, John, and others, endured at the infamous Manchuria-based Japanese facility known as Unit 731.
Ms. Marvel: Fists of Justice (Various)
A dire threat. A dangerous mystery. And only the toughest heroes of the Marvel Universe can save the day! Ms. Marvel is taking matters into her own embiggened hands — but with Krakoan tech compromised, you can bet Wolverine and the X-Men won’t be far behind! The best there is at what he does joins one of the Marvel Universe’s brightest heroes to kick off an action-packed adventure — but to solve this conundrum, Kamala Khan will need to rub shoulders with more dark vigilantes! When a mechanical (and maniacal!) evil brings her into Moon Knight’s orbit, the gravity of what they uncover will require them to plumb the depths of life and death! But can anything prepare Kamala for a team-up with Venom?!
Public Domain Vol. 1: Past Mistakes (Chip Zdarsky)
Syd Dallas is responsible for pop culture’s greatest hero: THE DOMAIN! But his sons Miles and David have a complicated relationship with both the creation and their creator. Can they convince their dad to fight for their family’s legacy?
This fun and heartfelt series explores a wild, alternate world where comic book creators aren’t properly acknowledged or compensated for their creations!! Crazy, I know!!
Rick and Morty Infinity Hour (Magdalene Visaggio, Marc Ellerby)
Rick Sanchez has always known he was destined for greater things. When that greater thing calls, will he be ready to answer? Rick is recruited to join a galactic rebellion, forming a bond with a ragtag group of freedom fighters, mystics, and mercenaries. Can this team of would-be heroes overthrow the Galactic Federation?
That Texas Blood Vol. 3 (Chris Condon, Jacob Phillips)
As a winter storm looms over Ambrose County in January of 1992, a local woman’s body is discovered and believed to be the latest victim of a horrifying West Texas serial murderer known as the Red Queen Killer.
The Vampire Slayer Vol. 1 (Sarah Gailey, Puste, Sonia Liao, Michael Shelfer)
A new era of the Slayerverse has arrived! After years of fighting against the forces of evil, Buffy Summers has lost her powers… and her very identity itself. It’s up to an unprepared and inexperienced new Slayer to take up the mantle-Willow! But even with the threat of four terrifying monsters, the darkest threat may be Willow’s own nature as she struggles to cope. Can Willow’s allies save her from herself?
X-Force by Benjamin Percy Vol. 5 (Benjamin Percy, Robert Gill, Guru-eFX, Joe Caramagna)
As Wolverine returns to Krakoa, a mind-melding new threat grips the island via a security flaw that X-Force will have to patch—with extreme prejudice! Where does Cerebrax come from, and what does it want with Forge? Its hunger for minds is insatiable—but when Cerebrax absorbs the consciousnesses and powers of Krakoa’s most powerful mutants, X-Force will need to step it up, big time! But just as Quentin Quire starts to live up to his potential, Cerebrax targets the biggest mutant of all: Krakoa itself! A fight this big is going to take all the power X-Force can muster! Plus: Now that Earth has a new dominant species in mutantkind, it’s time for Kraven the Hunter to prove once more that he remains the apex predator!
