New Comics Day – 8th 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 8th February 2023
New Number Ones
Bishop: War College #1 (J. Holtham, Sean Damien Hill, Victor Nava, Espen Grundetjern, Travis Lanham)
The X-Men like you’ve never seen them before! Krakoa is an island paradise, and it’s a vulnerable one…but not with Lucas Bishop on the case! Armor, Surge, Cam Long, Aura Charles, Amass—these are his students. Their course objective: Get strong. Defend the island. Keep Mutantkind safe. Their first lesson: how to fail. And they’ll do it in spectacular Marvel fashion. What does any of that have to do with an all-Black X-Men team? What even is this book?! Guess you’ll have to read it, True Believer – a blockbuster brawl with the fate of all Krakoa at stake!
Gretel: Seeds of Despair #1 (David Wohl, Dave Franchini, Lobos)
Gretel and Calabar must travel to South America as they hunt for the next piece in Mother Margaret’s deadly puzzle. But when they encounter a witch, who forces them to look into their past and face their greatest sins, can they come out of it with their souls intact?!
Grimm Spotlight: Inferno #1 (David Wohl, Dave Franchini)
Mercy Dante is back! From the depths of the Inferno rises the demon-hunting, ex-gun-for-hire, assassin with a conscience on a new mission for the Devil. This time around, Lucifer sends Mercy to Las Vegas, aka Sin City, where she must track down a most dangerous enemy with a personal connection to the leader of Hell, who will stop at NOTHING to remain free. Don’t miss the return of Hell’s most badass soldier!
Hamelin #1 (Cristiano Delmonte, Francesco Zappardino, Riccardo Farina)
Adults start slaughtering kids under the age of 18 all across the U.S.A. In Brooklin Edward, Kelly, Josh struggle to survive avoiding the assault of their teacher and of a vicious janitor. Their only chance to survive is to head towards an abandoned metro station.
Harrower #1 (Justin Jordan, Brahm Revel)
There’s nothing to fear in the quaint town of Harrow, New York-except, that is, for the Harrower. The children wish this boogeyman was just an urban legend, but this purveyor of puritanical vengeance against the unrighteous is very real, and there’s no escape, because the Harrower seems unkillable, and spans generations, always returning… What secrets will Alice Young, a teenage girl obsessed with the Harrower, uncover, and will she be able to escape the pull of her morbid fixation? This deconstruction of the slasher genre is the fresh and terrifyingly grounded take is perfect for fans of Bone Orchard and The Closet!
Lazarus Planet: Next Evolution #1 (Various)
HEROES WILL BE FORGED! Good and bad, yin and yang…all sides of humanity will be transformed by the Lazarus event…and in the DC Universe one thing’s for sure: heroes will always rise. In this special we’ll explore some of the amazing new powers gifted to the freedom fighters of the future…and we’ll see what perils these villain-vanquishing virtuosos will face. What secret does Flatline seek from the heart of Talia al Ghul’s HQ? Can Red Canary bring order to an out-of-control city? What secret does the heroic Dead Eye hold that will haunt him forever? And enter into a brand-new legend with the fantastic debut of Vigil!
Monarch #1 (Rodney Barnes, Alex Lins)
A new tale of terror and high-stakes science fiction hits close to home! Growing up in the city of Compton is tough enough as it is, but as Travon has learned all too well, growing up as an orphan in the city of Compton with gang members hunting you down every day is even tougher. But all of that is about to change, because today is the day that aliens make first contact with Earth-and it only spells doom for life as we know it! Death, devastation, and mayhem-can a single teenage boy rise to the challenge and protect his surrogate family and friends…or will he die trying?
Oswald and the Star-Chaser #1 (Tommy Kulik, Tyler Villano Maron, m Hoskisson, Simon Robins)
Torn from his training after King FEK usurped the throne, space knight Oswald Bretters embarks on a quest to save the Star Lands! As headstrong as he is, even Oswald knows he can’t restore his fallen kingdom alone, so he searches for his childhood heroes to bolster his ranks. With the watchful eye of King FEK omnipresent, Oswald luckily runs into all-star help! The mysterious mercenary Star-Chaser joins his cause, but can she really be trusted!? It all starts here-the adventure of a lifetime-at the edge of space!
Red Goblin #1 (Alex Paknadel, Jan Bazaldua, David Curiel)
The newest – and deadliest – Red Goblin! Spinning out of the pages of Venom! Normie Osborn receives his own symbiote at last! As a new Red Goblin, will Normie fulfill his destiny as an Osborn—or will he and his symbiote be able to make a difference for the better?
Space Job #1 (David A. Goodman, Álvaro Sarraseca,ordi Escuin Llorach)
After five long years of soul-crushing servitude as a chef’s assistant, Danny Sheridan is getting his dream job in space as First Officer aboard the SS George H.W. Bush. But on his first day he finds himself crashing back to reality. Nothing seems right, the crew is subpar . . . something’s going on, and First Officer Danny Sheridan is going to get to the bottom of it or die trying.
Static: Shadows of Dakota #1 (Vita Ayala, Nikolas Draper-Ivey)
Static is back! Though Virgil and his friends might have been able to stop the government’s off-the-books prison operations in Dakota, a powerful new threat lurks in the shadows. The mysterious Ebon is cutting a bloody swath through the underworld on a single-minded quest to find his brother. Against this backdrop of exploding violence, innocent people are finding themselves in the crossfire. The breakout creative team of Nikolas Draper-Ivey and Vita Ayala have returned to make Static’s life, and Dakota City, very complicated indeed—you’ve never felt shocks like these!
Storm & The Brotherhood of Mutants #1 (Al Ewing, Paco Medina, Jay David Ramos, Ariana Maher)
The new Brotherhood! Mars has been destroyed—and now Storm wants revenge! To get it, the New Brotherhood of Arakko will battle their way through hell to seek the greatest secret of the Sinister Age…but are they fighting to save the world—or end it? And who is the new mutant hero called Ironfire? A Sins of Sinister tie-in.
Stranger Things: Tales From Hawkins #1 (Jody Houser, Caio Filipe)
On the surface, Hawkins seems like the kind of town where nothing bad could ever happen, but in the fall of ’83 it is anything but safe. When two friends head out into the woods with their rifles and a six-pack, the would-be hunters find themselves the prey of a nightmarish beast who has claimed the wilderness around town and everything inside it, including them. An anthology of spooky events woven into the larger tapestry of Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things.
Tales from Nottingham #1 (Various)
Tales from Nottingham explores untold stories from the twisted universe of Nottingham, including the secret origins of Robin Hood and the Merry Men, Marian’s violent past, Aya of the Hashashin’s first kill, and an ordeal that will shake Friar Tuck to his core. Never-before-seen mysteries confront Everard Blackthorne, the Sheriff of Nottingham, culminating in an investigation that will lead directly into the climactic events of Nottingham Vol. 3. This anthology reunites Nottingham series creators David Hazan and Shane Connery Volk, while also bringing diverse new talent into the world of Nottingham, including Eisner and GLAAD nominated writer Magdalene Visaggio (Kim & Kim, Eternity Girl, Doctor Mirage). Legend has it that in April 1192, Conrad of Montferrat, the King of Jerusalem was felled by two assassins. It was later learned that this was an attempt to sow discord amongst the crusading nations by blaming the killing on Richard the Lionheart. One assassin was captured and died in captivity…The other escaped the Crusaders’ grasp. This is the story of Aya’s first assignment. This is the story of the day she truly became… Hashashin (Chronology: Takes place in April 1192).
Tales of Terror Quarterly Valentines Day #1 (David Wohl, Joe Brusha, Dave Franchini)
Can you feel it? Love is in the air! And what better way to celebrate than with four horrifying tales guaranteed to make your hot blood run cold. Featuring love potions, serial killers, renegade cupids and a dating app from Hell, this is one Valentine’s Day gift that will definitely keep on giving!
TMNT: Best of – Krang #1 (Various)
From Dimension X to Earth and even beyond, the legend of Krang is long reaching. He’s gone from coward to conqueror, from warrior prince to fallen emperor. He’s been hated and feared and even revered. Delve into the history of one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ most infamous adversaries in this collection of tales!
Van Helsing: Deadly Alchemy #1 (Pat Shand)
After months of dealing with the remnants and ramifications of her father’s vile experiments, Liesel Van Helsing returns to the place where it all started, the laboratory of Abraham Van Helsing. Besieged by the horrors of her father’s past, Liesel realizes that some pages should be left unturned.
Trades and Collections
Avengers By Jonathan Hickman Omnibus Vol. 1 HC (Various)
Storytelling on an epic scale! The largest Avengers roster ever seen, drawing recruits from across the Marvel universe! But just as the Avengers get bigger, so too do the threats they must face. For when Earth is judged and found wanting by ancient beings, the very cosmos will be made to tremble! Meanwhile the entire Multiverse is on the verge of collapse—and the only ones who know are the secret group of world-shapers, the Illuminati! And an old enemy is awaiting his moment to strike. Will Earth be razed by the builders—or claimed by Thanos? The grandest Avengers story of all begins!
Avengers Vol. 11: History’s Mightiest Heroes (Various)
The Avengers are lost in time! If Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have any hope of stopping Mephisto’s grand plan, they’ll need help from legendary champions from different eras whose stories have never been told — until now! Legends like the mystical man of war, Sgt. Szardos, Soldier Supreme of World War II; the fabled Ghost Ronin of Japan’s Edo Period, who walks by night and wields a blade forged by hellfire; and Reno Phoenix and the Starbrand Kid in the Old West! Is that enough to force a showdown with the forces of Mephisto? Or will the Avengers be trapped in the past forever? Featuring the long-awaited return of the Avenging archer, Hawkeye!
Babyteeth Omnibus (Donny Cates, Garry Brown, Mark Englert, Taylor Esposito)
Sadie Ritter is sixteen years old, nine months pregnant and scared out of her sweet nerdy mind. Having a baby that young is tough, but with the support of her loving family behind her, everything should be okay. OH YEAH, and also her baby is the antichrist and it’s going to break open the barriers between the earthly and demonic planes and unleash eternal suffering to all of humankind. Other than that, though…should be fine. This is the entire smash hit series collected for the first time and featuring issues #1-20.
Bloodborne: The Lady of the Lanterns (Cullen Bunn, Piotr Kowalski)
Enter the city of Yharnam through the eyes of its citizens, when new hunters take to the streets to fight against the cruel and unusual epidemic that has gripped the city. In the black of the night, families and faith will be tested…
DC Universe by Dwayne McDuffie HC (Various)
Unforgettable stories starring DC’s greatest super heroes written by Dwayne McDuffie, the the co-creator of the Emmy Award winning television series STATIC SHOCK and of Milestone Media, the most successful black-owned comic book company in history! Timeless tales starring Superman, The Demon, Impulse, Batman, Firestorm and other amazing DC characters which celebrate the amazing stories that acclaimed writer Dwayne McDuffie contributed to the DC Universe. He is best known for creating Icon and Hardware but these sensational stories should not be missed.
Delver Vol. 2 (MK Reed, C. Spike Trotman, Clive Hawken, Kelly Fitzpatrick)
A strange and original take on staring down Empire, from the perspective of the colonized. Dangerous magic suddenly and severely abounds in the unwilling village of Oddgoat, and with it comes exploitation, good intentions, profiteers, and collateral damage. Merit and Clem have survived their first tangle with Dungeon, but can they survive what Dungeon’s done to everyone else?
Dune: The Waters of Kanly (Kevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert, Francesco Mortarino, Raul Angulo, Ed Dukeshire)
Dive deeper into Dune with this lore-expanding story set during the Frank Herbert classic! In the aftermath of the battle of Arrakeen, legendary House Atreides warmaster Gurney Halleck takes refuge with spice smugglers, vowing revenge against the Harkonnens no matter the cost. House Atreides may be shattered, but it will never be forgotten. To embark on his mission of vengeance, Gurney Halleck must put himself on a collision course with not only House Harkonnen, but the Spacing Guild itself! Soon, Gurney and the smugglers may have an opportunity to deal a crucial blow to their bitter enemies, but at what cost? Will he finally have his revenge against the Beast Rabban? Or will they be met with certain death, their sacrifices all for nothing?
The Lonesome Hunters (Tyler Crook)
A supernatural fantasy about loss, power, and destiny. An old and out-of-practice monster hunter in hiding crosses paths with a young girl that forces him to confront these chaotic creatures. As the beasts invade their tenement they set off on a supernatural road trip to stop these ancient evils in a story that explores the ways that youth informs adulthood and how early traumas can haunt us in old age.
Love Everlasting Vol. 1 (Tom King, Elsa Charretier)
The first volume of a thrilling epic in the tradition of Sandman and Saga. Joan Peterson discovers that she is trapped in an endless, terrifying cycle of “romance”–a problem to be solved, a man to marry―and every time she falls in love she’s torn from her world and thrust into another tear-soaked tale. Her bloody journey to freedom and revelation starts in this breathtaking, groundbreaking collected edition.
Mighty Marvel Masterworks: Captain Marvel Vol. 1 – The Coming of Captain Marvel (Various)
Watch the skies – Captain Marvel, the space-born super hero, is coming! Branded a traitor to the alien Kree race for defending the natives of Earth, Captain Mar-Vell assumes the human identity of Walter Lawson and becomes our planet’s protector against an awesome array of interstellar enemies! The massive Sentry #459, the savage Super-Skrull, Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner and Quasimodo the Living Computer all wage war against Captain Marvel here in his very first adventures! There’s plenty of drama as well, with Kree medic Una and Earth’s own Carol Danvers both catching the Captain’s eye. Crafted by top talents of the Marvel Age, this one’s certifiably out of this world!
Sonic the Hedgehog Vol. 13: Battle for the Empire (Ian Flynn, Adam Bryce Thomas)
Sonic and Tails duel a duo of dastardly doppelgängers in the series’ landmark 50th issue! Dr. Starline is behind the attack, but what’s his scheme? After assembling a squad of bad guys, kidnapping Belle, starting a forest fire, and causing chaos in Central City, Starline is finally ready to unleash his monstrous imposters: Surge and Kit! Will his meticulous planning be enough to defeat Sonic and Dr. Eggman? And, in the wake of the climactic battle, both the heroes and bad guys need some time to heal and regroup… except Dr. Eggman, of course, who is always ready to destroy that darn hedgehog. Can Sonic, Tails, and Belle escape the city, or will Eggman finally bumble his way to victory? Definitive Sonic comics scribe Ian Flynn joins superstar artist Adam Bryce Thomas for a story more than four years in the making! Then, it’s a little mangled, it’s kind of a jumble, it’s Rough & Tangle and Rouge & Tumble! Writers Evan Stanley & Gigi Dutreix, Aaron Hammerstrom, Daniel Barnes, Ian Mutchler, and India Swift join Ian to bring readers six new heartwarming stories of unlikely pairs.
The Swamp Thing Vol. 3: The Parliament of Gears (Ram V., Mike Perkins, Mike Spicer, Aditya Bidikar)
With the newly resurrected Swamp Thing and an old foe once again made flesh, the conflict that started it all begins anew. But now the fates of worlds are jeopardized as a new parliament stakes its claim upon the industry of humankind. Levi Kamei, the new avatar of nature known as the Swamp Thing, will join forces with the daughter of the Green, the voice of cities, and the Emerald Knight as the consequences of humanity’s creations threaten to consume us all. The beautiful and haunting epic concludes in this final volume that needs to be seen to be believed!
WindMaker Vol. 2 (Roye Okupe, Sunkanmi Akinboye, Toyin Ajetunmobi)
The Republic of Atala’s president has turned into a ruthless despot, and one of his most trusted associates, Director Bo, is forced to choose a side in a civil war that threatens to destroy their beloved nation. The spirit of the Windmaker–an ancient and powerful protector of the Atalians–also begins to awaken within Bo. Is this awakening a ray of hope that will pave a path to salvation, or is this an omen signaling the end of a once prosperous country?
X-Men: The Animated Series – The Adaptations Omnibus Vol. 1 (Various)
Exploding from your TV screen! The iconic X-Men: The Animated Series thrilled fans in the 1990s and defined the X-Men for an entire generation. And their small-screen adventures, inspired by the X-Men’s classic storylines, were adapted into comic book form as well! Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Wolverine, Rogue, Gambit, Beast, Jubilee, and Morph are Professor X’s Uncanny X-Men — ready to battle threats, including Sabretooth, the Juggernaut, and Magneto, Master of Magnetism! But when the giant, mutant-hunting Sentinels attack, one of the X-Men will pay the ultimate price! Plus: Cable and Bishop each arrive from the future, Rogue seeks a cure for her plight, Apocalypse unleashes his deadly Horsemen, and more — including action-packed takes on classic stories including “Days of Future Past” and the Dark Phoenix Saga!
