New Comics Day – 28th 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 28th December 2022
A quick reminder for our UK readers that due to the extra Bank Holiday this week, many comic book shops won’t get their delivery until later than usual – best check with your LCS to find out when your books will be available!
DC
John Stewart: The Emerald Knight #1 Geoffrey Thorne, Marco Santucci, Michael Atiyeh, Rob Leigh)
John Stewart has been trapped in the dark sectors for months with the rest of his Green Lantern comrades. With the power of the Godstorm at his disposal, John’s using everything he can to take down Esak, the mad New God, and bring his fellow Corpsmen home. John will need to become something new to win the war against Esak: he’ll need to become the Emerald Knight!
The Sandman Universe Presents: The Dead Boy Detectives #1 (Pornsak Pichetshote, Jeff Stokely, Miquel Muerto, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou)
The Sandman Universe grows as two of its most beloved characters return to the spotlight! Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine have been detectives for decades — and dead best friends even longer. But their investigation into a Thai American girl’s disappearance from her Los Angeles home puts them on a collision course with new and terrifying ghosts that could give even a dead boy nightmares — including a bloodthirsty krasue. Even scarier than the ghosts? Though neither wants to admit it, the boys might be growing apart. And perilously close by to the boys’ adventure, Thessaly the witch finds herself held hostage by dangerous magics — both a threat to her life and an insult to her ego that simply will not go unanswered…
Tales from Earth-6: A Celebration of Stan Lee #1 (Various)
Over 20 years ago, Stan Lee reimagined the entire DC Universe. A criminal turned nocturnal warrior for justice, a champion from the Brazilian Amazon, an intergalactic lawman, and more sprang to existence from Stan’s mind with the help of Michael Uslan. To celebrate the legendary comic book icon’s 100th birthday, dive into 10 new adventures featuring his version of the DC Universe! Batman faces down a villainous new threat, the Choker! Green Lantern digs deep when Nekron arrives to consume the World Tree! The Justice League teams up with a familiar face in order to save the day! Shazam ventures into a top-secret facility to face off against a mind-blowing (and brain-burgling) enemy! The Flash uses her time-bending speed abilities to attempt to reverse the tragedies of her past, but may rob herself of her powers in the process! Chaos ensues when Wonder Woman becomes the editor of the National Exposer!
Marvel
Murderworld: Spider-Man #1 (Jim Zub, Ray Fawkes, Farid Karami, Matt Milla, Cory Petit)
The Murderworld stream will not be stopped and, as its dwindling contestants grow more desperate, the wall-crawling web of death surrounding them begins to tighten—thwip, thwip… Murderworld is a chaotic contest filled with treachery and tragedy. Arcade and his schemes have been a punchline in the past, but this game is no laughing matter. Each issue ups the ante and will keep readers guessing right up until the end. Don’t miss it!
Star Wars: The High Republic – The Blade #1 (Charles Soule, Marco Castiello, Jim Charalampidis, Travis Lanham)
Hundreds of years before the Skywalker Saga, witness the rise of a legend—the mighty Jedi Porter Engle, perhaps the most skilled lightsaber wielder in the High Republic. With his fellow Jedi Knight Barash, he travels the galaxy, serving as a guardian of peace and justice. But even Porter Engle has enemies he cannot defeat.
Timeless #1 (Jed MacKay, Greg Land, Patrick Zircher, Salvador Larroca, Jay Leisten, Frank D’Armata)
A SHOCKING LOOK AT THE MARVEL UNIVERSE TO COME IN 2023! The last battle of Kang the Conqueror! Tyrant of the timeline, master of endless legions, warrior and conqueror without compare, Kang is in search of the one thing he cannot have. But he is not the only one after the Missing Moment, and Kang soon finds himself in a new position—on the run across the events of the Marvel Universe’s future!
Indies and Everyone Else
Book of Slaughter #1 (James Tynion IV, Werther Dell’Edera, Miquel Muerto, AndWorld Design)
The future of the Slaughterverse is laid bare in the very first SIKTC one-shot special!
From the sidelines to the spotlight, Book of Slaughter follows the white mask Maxine Slaughter… but will her loyalties remain where they are, or will she show her true colours?
In addition to being a precursor to the upcoming chapters of both series, this special issue features a sizeable guidebook that delves into the deep lore of the Order of St. George!
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #1 (Ryan Parrott, Dan Mora, Raul Angulo, Ed Dukeshire)
It’s been six months since the Teenagers With Attitude and the Heroes In A Half Shell teamed up to defeat the unholy alliance of Rita Repulsa and Shredder, but a new threat will force them to reunite in the crossover YOU demanded! Between an invasion from beyond, old enemies teaming up with unlikely accomplices, and a threat to the Rangers’ powers themselves, will the two teams survive the onslaught, or will they need help from the most unexpected ally imaginable?
Room Service #1 (James Tynion IV, Elsa Charretier)
What’s the cost of one perfect evening? We live in a world where everything is for sale, for the right price. Where the wealthy know there is no desire outside the reach of their wallet. “Room Service” is a brutal glimpse inside that world. Our protagonist is down on his luck, his family is on the verge of ruin, and with the help of the mysterious Caretaker, he might have found a way out of his trouble. But at what cost?
Wonderland Annual: A Wonderful Life #1 (David Wohl, Dave Franchini)
Wonderland, the realm of dreams, has placed a target on the Liddle family since before Calie was born. But what if Calie never existed? What if this realm never had a chance to sink its claws into her? How would the world have turned out without the erstwhile Queen of all the Madness? Find out in this twisted holiday story filled with cheer, yule and insanity!
Trades
Double Walker (Michael Conrad, Noah Bailey)
Cully and Gemma are watching their carefree, childless days come to an end and decide to take one last trip to the magical Scottish Highlands before the baby arrives. What was meant to be a romantic trip soon spirals into paranoia and violence as a bizarre string of murders follows them on their journey.
Collects the Comixology Originals series in print for the first time!
House of Slaughter Vol. 2: Scarlet (James Tynion IV, Sam Johns, Werther Dell’Edera, Letizia Cadonici)
What secrets do the mysterious scribes of the Order of St. George, the Scarlet Masks, record within the shadows of the House of Slaughter? Enamored with stories of ancient hunters, as well as those in his midst, Edwin Slaughter only gets to write the stories… never live them. That is, until a legendary monster that’s taken the lives of countless children brings Edwin into the field. Will he live to survive long enough to document his experience, or perish with his story left untold?
Collects House of Slaughter #6-10.
Jackpot! (Ray Fawkes, Marco Failla, Georges Duarte)
Meet the World’s Greatest Con Artists on the eve of the greatest scam in human history – ripping off the Gods themselves! Nothing is as it seems when the con artists of JACKPOT! are introduced to the hidden keys of the universe. But will any of them survive the mind-bending, reality-shattering result? Some of them are already starting to die…and return…
This mind-bending, genre-busting crime thriller collects the entire original series, issues #1-6.
Laugh Comics (Various)
One of the original anthology showcases of the Riverdale gang, Laugh Comics ran for over 400 issues from 1946 all the way into the ’90s, and featured some of the best Archie stories ever told! Now we proudly present stories from various eras of this title for a new generation to enjoy!
Manifest Destiny Vol. 8: Sacrificium & Reditus (Chris Dingess, Owen Gieni, Matthew Roberts)
In 1803, Lewis and Clark were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the uncharted United States westward. Not to mention kill every damn creature in their path. Now, the Pacific Coast is within sight, and their long and terrifying journey is almost over. There is just the matter of resolving their bargain with a demon …
In 2013 the acclaimed historical adventure series began… now the adventure concludes, and may God save our souls.
Collects Manifest Destiny #43-48.
Marauders by Steve Orlando Vol. 1 (Various)
A new crew sets sail! Captain Kate Pryde’s got the mission—all she needs now is a boat and some mutant sailors to join her on the high seas. Pryde and Bishop must unite a surprising crew of mutants, new and old, to spring Daken from imprisonment at the hands of the primal provocateur known as Brimstone Love! But can the Marauders ever be ready to welcome Cassandra Nova aboard?! One of the most infamous villains in mutant history might be the team’s only chance to unravel a mystery stretching two billion years into the past! Who are the Kin Crimson? The Marauders point their keel toward Shi’ar space, but the Majestrix has raised an intergalactic armada to stop the mutants in their tracks! Cannons ready!
Collecting: Marauders Annual (2022) #1 / Marauders (2022) #1-5 / Marvel’s Voices Pride (2021) #1 (Somnus story)
Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 8: Empire of the Spider (Various)
Miles Morales and Shift embark on an interdimensional quest! Their first stop is Brooklyn — but not the one they know. They’re entering the Empire of the Spider! Prepare to discover a horrific timeline where Miles’ clone Selim rules with an iron fist! The only thing standing in the way of this evil Spider-Man’s oppressive regime is a rebellion led by some familiar faces: General Ganke Lee and a very grown-up and extremely badass Capitán Billie Morales! But who else from Miles’ family is out there? And what is he prepared to sacrifice to save the ones he loves? The Miles and Shift who set out on this journey through the Multiverse aren’t going to be the same people who come back. Why is that? Ask Ultimatum!
Collecting Miles Morales: Spider-Man #37-42.
Once & Future Vol. 5: The Wasteland (Kieron Gillen, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain)
When Excalibur appears outside London on Christmas Eve, all the kings rush to claim it while our heroes defend the sword. But with Leir set free, chaos is the only thing that reigns! With Rose and Duncan in mortal peril and everything at stake, can journeys to hell, the Otherworld, and beyond finally set things right?
Collects Once & Future #25-30 and brings the fan favourite, critically acclaimed series to its stunning conclusion!
Rorschach (Tom King, Jorge Fornés, Dave Stewart, Clayton Cowles)
Thirty-five years after Ozymandias dropped a giant squid on New York City, killing thousands and destroying the public’s trust in heroes once and for all, Rorschach reappears as an assassin trying to kill a candidate running against President Robert Redford. Who is the man behind the mask, and what’s his goal? It’s up to one detective to uncover the identity of this would-be killer–and it will take him into a web of conspiracies involving alien invasions, disgraced do-gooders, mystic visions, and, yes, comic books.
Collects the entire Rorschach miniseries, issues #1-12.
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Vol. 5 – The Spark Eternal (Alyssa Wong, Minkyu Jung, W. Scott Forbes, Rachelle Rosenberg, Joe Caramagna)
Aphra and Sana hurtle toward a showdown that will change everything! The Spark Eternal corrupts everything it touches, and Doctor Aphra is no exception! Trapped inside her own tainted mind, Aphra’s only hope for escape lies in her own memories — but can she find a way out before the Spark consumes her completely? And as Sana Starros comes face-to-face with an ancient, malevolent presence, she will have to make a choice — and quickly. Can she save Aphra? Can she even save herself? Everyone involved is hiding deadly secrets, and the Spark has plans of its own! As its power grows, so does its hunger. But what is the truth behind its origin?
Collecting Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020) #21-25.
Superman: Red and Blue (Various)
Around the world, everyone knows that when they see a red-and-blue streak in the sky, it’s not a bird…it’s not a plane…it’s Superman. Collected for the first time in softcover in its entirety, this Eisner-nominated anthology series showcases fresh new visions of the Man of Steel in his two signature colours!
Collecting Superman Red & Blue #1-6.
Trials of X Vol. 3 (Various)
Deadly confrontations darken the Trials of X! Wolverine’s quest brings him face-to-face with Arakkii pirate crime lord Sevyr Blackmore! Captain Britain and Excalibur may be reunited, but an escort mission into Otherworld reveals deep political unrest among Saturnyne’s court — and a brutal sacrifice bears fruit! As threats hurtle toward Earth from all sides, the fearless X-Men fight a seemingly unstoppable wave of annihilation! And Mister Sinister’s abandoned clone is returning to Krakoa to reclaim the cape — and destroy the Hellions!
Collects: Wolverine (2020) #15-16 / Excalibur (2019) #22 / X-Men (2021) #2 / Hellions #13-14
The X Lives & X Deaths of Wolverine (Benjamin Percy, Joshua Cassara, Federico Vicentini, Dijjo Lima, Frank Martin, Cory Petit)
The most expansive Wolverine story of all time!
Logan. James Howlett. Weapon X. The mutant known as Wolverine has lived many lives under many identities, but never before has the fate of the future been so entwined with his past! To prevent a terrible tragedy, Logan must travel to various points in time to prevent the death of a key figure in mutant history. But that is only the beginning…because for every life, there is a death! Fan-favorite eras are explored anew, along with never-before-seen periods in Wolverine’s century-long life! Benjamin Percy presents a time-shredding saga across all of Wolverine history…and futures yet to come!
Collecting; X Lives of Wolverine #1-5 / X Deaths of Wolverine #1-5
