Are you a fan of Nick Robles’ art? Check out Absolute Flash! A new iteration of Secret Six with Deadshot, Catman (let the sexual tension explode!), Black Alice, Dreamer, and boyfriends Superman (Jon) and Jay Nakamura! Check out the rest of the list for so much more good stuff!
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DARK HORSE
ASSASSINS APPRENTICE III #5 $3.99 Page 241
Jody Houser, Robin Hobb, and Ryan Kelly
When Prince Regal commands that he carry out his assignment despite his hesitance, Fitz finds himself forced to decide between his duty and his life. JAN251167
ASSASSINS CREED MIRAGE SOAR OF EAGLES #2 $3.99 Page 241
Michael Avon Oeming and Mirko Colak
Fuladh and Roshan have returned to Fuladh’s homeland to find it under the thumb of a cruel warlord. To save his community and escape with their lives, Fuladh and his allies will confront an enemy who will put their strength and skill to the ultimate test. JAN251168
ELFQUEST ORIGINAL QUEST HC VOL 2 FORBIDDEN GROVE $29.99 Page 246
Wendy Pini and Richard Pini
The original ElfQuest saga continues! Wolfriders Cutter and Skywise leave Sorrow’s End in search of other elves in this classic fantasy epicXin full color for the first time from Dark Horse Comics! Humans have discovered the desert haven called Sorrow’s End. Cutter, chief of the Wolfrider tribe of elves, must embark on a new quest to bolster their meager numbers with new elfin allies. With his trusted companion Skywise, he ventures out once again into a world weirder and more dangerous than anything he has ever known in his young life. Along the way, the adventurous pair tangle with an old adversary long thought gone and forgotten. What is the secret of Cutter’s sword, New Moon? Collects ElfQuest: The Original Quest #6-10. JAN251217
INTO UNBEING PART TWO #3 $3.99 Page 243
Zac Thompson and Hayden Sherman
The last survivors of the expedition team head deeper into a decayed swamp. The Stranger spews poison into one of the research team’s ears. While the others start to wonder how going deeper could possibly be the way out. And their dog witnesses something it shouldn’t. Can the simple creature relay what it saw before it’s too late?
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LET THIS ONE BE A DEVIL #3 $4.99 Page 243
James Tynion IV, Steve Foxe, Piotr Kowalski
In a Philadelphia “dime museum,” the Leeds Devil is successfully captured and on display! …or is it? And in nearby New Jersey, a frenzy has erupted over the various sightings of “the Devil” as Henry Naughton continues to try keeping his younger brother out of trouble and away from a dangerous hunt to destroy the Jersey Devil once and for all. James Tynion IV and Steve Foxe along with Piotr Kowalski bring the Jersey Devil to life in a supernatural tale of horror that peels back unknown layers of history and reveals local monsters and universal terrors. JAN251182
ODDLY PEDESTRIAN LIFE CHRISTOPHER CHAOS takes a break this month
RIPPERLAND #3 $4.99 PAGE 243
Steve Orlando and John Harris Dunning
When their most promising lead turns out to be the Ripper’s latest victim and with evidence found at the crime scene directly contradicting the evidence found on Kenneth Fitzpatrick’s body, Holden and Fogg are once again at a loss. Is this misdirection or are multiple parties working in concert? As the pair delve deeper into the mystery they find that the only thing they truly can rely on is each other. JAN251185
SHADOW OF THE GOLDEN CRANE #4 $3.99 Page 243
Chris Roberson and Michael Avon Oeming
A demon-possessed dagger brings Agent Xiang together with Hellboy and Agent Koestler to stop these ancient, dark forces before they infect much, much more. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola is joined by writer Chris Roberson and artist Michael Avon Oeming in this paranormal puzzle that unfolds across time. JAN251186
STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC ADVENTURES PHASE III #17 $3.99 Page 244
Daniel Jose Older and Toni Bruno
As Battle of Eriadu continues, the leader of the resistance, Jedi Knight Farzala Tarabal is faced with an impossible decision: risk the lives of his friends, or forfeit their chances of defeating the Nihil. It’s a dilemma that sees Farzala descend to a dark place, only to discover a surprising confidant. This climactic final battle between the Jedi and the Nihil that been years in the making! JAN251188
STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC ADV PHASE III TP VOL 3 $19.99
Daniel Jose Older, Harvey Tolibao & Various
As the heroes of Eriadu do their best to celebrate their wins and resist the brutal Nihil occupation, Padawan Ram Jomaram shows up with an urgent mission: deep within the Occlusion Zone, a young ally with a secret broadcast transmission program has gone mysteriously silent. Ram has teamed up with his fellow underdogs to launch a rescue attempt, but he’ll need some help from the Jedi as well. All the while, tensions mount as the allies of the Republic prepare for their final showdown against the Nihil! Gear up for an exhilarating mission that takes readers far behind the Stormwall to witness Marchion Ro’s ruthless rule, a grim reminder of what’s at stake if the Republic loses to the Nihil! Collects Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III #11-13 and The Marriage of Lula and Zeen one-shot. JAN251190
STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC PHASE III BATTLE ERIADU ONE SHOT $5.99 Page 244
Alyssa Wong and Jake Bartok
Two estranged friends find themselves on opposing sides of the Battle of Eriadu. Jedi Padawan Gavi fights for light and life, while Driggit Parse sits at the right hand of the villainous Warden. When the two finally meet again after Driggit’s betrayal, it’s on the front lines. Can their old friendship be salvaged amidst a war?
o Award-winning writer Alyssa Wong, the author of Doctor Aphra, The High Republic: Escape from Valo, and other fan-favorite Star Wars titles, returns to the High Republic Adventures series! JAN251191
STRANGER THINGS D&D RISE OF HELLFIRE #3 $4.99 Page 243
Jody Houser, Eric Campbell, and Diego Galindo
Rumors about Eddie’s reputation make Lucas worry that joining his club might hurt his chances of getting on the basketball team. Meanwhile, we are taken back in time to when similar rumors impacted Eddie as a new Dungeons & Dragons player rather than a DM. But when the dice are cruel Eddie’s true character shines through. JAN251195
WITCHER BEAR & BUTTERFLY #1 $4.99 Page 245
Simon Spurrier and Stephen Green
Geralt travels to a remote town where a vampire is rumored to be killing the townspeople. The bounty has amassed all manner of monster huntersXand among them is another witcher, from the school of the Bear, a fierce competitor for the reward. JAN251211
DC
ABSOLUTE FLASH #1 $4.99 Page 8
Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles
Without the mentor…without the family…without the Speed Force, what’s left is the Absolute Scarlet Speedster! 0125DC058
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #1 $4.99 Page 7
Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay
Without the Corps…without the ring…without the willpower, what’s left is the Absolute Green Lantern! 0125DC036
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #6 $4.99 Page 5
Kelly Thompson, Mattia De Iulis, and Dustin Nguyen
Diana defied the will of the gods in leaving Hell, and Hades, lord of the underworld, takes that personally…but when he interrogates her, her tales surprise him. Will it change her fate? Kicking off a two-part guest arc from the breakout artist of The Cull, Mattia De Iulis–and featuring a surprising and delightful backup tale of Li’l Diana by series writer Kelly Thompson and superstar artist Dustin Nguyen! 0125DC030
AQUAMAN #2 $5.99 Page 16
Jeremy Adams and John Timms
A journey into the heart of darkness has brought Arthur Curry one step closer to finding his kingdom…but is the allure of freedom too much for the uncanny undersea champion to resist? Temptation draws Aquaman to the depths as a new villain joins the fray…and a squad of mer-mercenaries? Lori Lemaris is on the prowl in the latest installment of the Aquaman epic! [Jackson Hyde is in the cast.] 0125DC124
BATGIRL #5 $3.99 Page 22
Tate Brombal and Takeshi Miyazawa
As Batgirl continues to unravel the complicated relationship with her mother, she finds herself alone in the dark den of her enemies. Plunged into poppy-induced hallucinations, Batgirl relives her past alongside a surprise visit from a Bat-Family member, who helps Cass confront the tangled roots of her origins. The lines between love, shame, and legacy begin to blur. Will Cass survive long enough to embrace her heritage…or break free from it at last? 0125DC178
BATMAN HC VOL 05 THE DYING CITY $29.99 Page #41
Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Tony S. Daniel, Denys Cowan and More
Under the stewardship of Zdarsky and Jimenez and featuring art from some of the biggest names in comics, a bold new chapter for the Caped Crusader unfolds that will rock Gotham City to its core. Collects Batman #153-157 and the lead story from Batman #150. 0125DC264
BATMAN DARK PATTERNS #4 $4.99 Page 31
Dan Watters and Hayden Sherman
The Voice of the Tower, Part I There is a strange tower in Gotham City where the voices of the living and the dead echo. Its inhabitants are in a standoff with the police–with one officer dead and another held hostage inside, a riot seems all but guaranteed…unless Batman can navigate the building and save the missing police officer. But what the Caped Crusader discovers is that the people of the tower are following the direction of a single, strangely familiar voice that thrums throughout the building…and the voice wants blood. 0125DC223
BIRDS OF PREY #19 $3.99 Page 19
Kelly Thompson and Juann Cabal
Black Canary, Sin, and Megaera try to bond through violence as they find themselves overwhelmed by a splinter League of Assassins clan bent on reacquiring Sin. Maybe leaving Barda at home wasn’t the best idea? Elsewhere, Barda, Cass, and Constantine face the unexpected as they try to return a mischievous demon home while trapped inside the mysterious area known only as the Seam. 0125DC155
BIRDS OF PREY HERO HUNTERS TP (2025 EDITION) $29.99 Page 45
Gail Simone, Ed Benes, Tom Derenick, Eduardo Barreto and More
Birds of Prey: Hero Hunters explores the lives of Black Canary, Huntress, and Oracle as they fight together as the Birds of Prey. Written by comics legend Gail Simone and drawn by talented artist Ed Benes and others, this collection includes Batgirl #57, Batman #633, and Birds Of Prey #68-80. 0125DC273
BLACK LIGHTNING #5 $3.99 Page 26
Brandon Thomas and Fico Ossio
Black Lightning and Lightning have fallen in battle as they are ambushed during their fight against Volcana and her Masters of Disaster. Desperate to help her father and sister, Anissa Pierce breaks free from captivity in the Justice League Watchtower thanks to the help of Grace Choi! It’s all been leading to this fateful confrontation in the streets of Southside Metropolis as the Pierce family comes together to fight for each other and their community. When the dust settles, Jefferson Pierce is approached by none other than Josiah Power of the Power Company, who seeks to recruit Black Lightning to face a growing threat lurking in the shadows of the DCU! 0125DC202
CATWOMAN #74 $3.99 Page 19
Torunn Gronbekk and Marianna Ignazzi
With everyone in Tokyo searching for her, Catwoman finds herself face-to-face with Alexander Belov and another unexpected foe. Can she secure the second key to the Belov fortune, or is this the end of the line for the feline fatale? Plus, the noose continues to tighten around the necks of Selina’s old acquaintances. 0125DC150
CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #4 $3.99 Page 15
Christopher Cantwell and Sean Izaakse
The Challengers continue to investigate Darkseid anomalies throughout the universe…and…within themselves…? As more Challs members face isolation aboard the Watchtower and evaluation by Mr. Terrific, a closely guarded theory begins to form as to why the Challengers might have been particularly affected by Darkseid’s disappearance…even as they’re kept in the dark while the League speculates. Now Red Ryan must investigate a newly sentient asteroid with the Green Lantern himself–Hal Jordan. But what does it mean when Red can begin to hear the asteroid’s…thoughts? And what happens when he loses control of his own body after being exposed to the asteroid’s…blood? 0125DC122
DC PRIDE TO THE FARTHEST REACHES HC $19.99 Page 39
Phil Jimenez, Al Ewing, Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Maines, Ngozi Ukazu, Stephen Byrne, Claire Roe, Giulio Macaione and More
The fourth iteration of DC’s multiple-award-winning Pride celebration in this universe-spanning travelogue collection like you’ve never seen before! In its pages, DC’s beloved queer characters take readers on a raucous tour through the Fourth World, Naltor, A-Town, the Phantom Zone, Portworld, the Oblivion Bar, and more in a volume that celebrates how the LGBTQIA+ community is everywhere and belongs anywhere–even the very farthest reaches of the universe. This hardcover collects DC Pride 2024 #1 and additional stories spotlighting queer characters as realized by DC’s vast stable of queer and allied creators! 0125DC257
DETECTIVE COMICS #1095 $4.99 Page 13
Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin
Batman has employed the full force of the Bat-Family to uncover the mystery of the murders that continue across Gotham. But even Batman’s most trusted allies have failed at preventing the deaths of young men at the hands of the bloodthirsty Asema. But who is Asema? As the World’s Greatest Detective unravels the mystery, he realizes he may not want to know the answer. 0125DC102
FLASH #19 $3.99 Page 18
Si Spurrier and Vasco Georgiev
While The Flash uses his new abilities to serve both the Justice League and his family on Skartaris, the fury above and below ground can’t be controlled–to what lengths will Wally West push himself to figure out the source of the conflict? 0125DC147
GREEN ARROW #22 $3.99 Page 18
Chris Condon and Montos
Green Arrow dives deep into his past to uncover a startling truth–but is it too late? As Green Arrow races to uncover the mystery of the Freshwater Killer’s origins, Detective Benny Benitez finds herself alone and in the killer’s sights. [Connor Hawke is part of the supporting cast and is asexual.] 0125DC146
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #2 $3.99 Page 17
Jeremy Adams, Morgan Hampton, Fernando Pasarin, and Oclair Albert
The Lanterns return to Thanagar, decimated in the aftermath of the Civil Corps! But this time John Stewart and company are fighting with Hawkwoman by their side. Meanwhile, the mystery of the Fractal Lanterns deepens, as Atrocitus seeks revenge for the theft of his powers! So why is the answer seemingly within the remains of the shattered Thanagar?! [Jo Mullein is in the cast.] 0125DC138
HARLEY QUINN #49 $4.99 Page 20
Elliott Kalan and Mindy Lee
This issue is chock-full of my pal Amygdala, so I’ve asked him to tell you about it in his own words: Rich lady tell Amygdala hit clown lady. Amygdala hit clown lady. Clown lady hit Amygdala on head but he not feel owie. Amygdala hit back. Bad dogs bite Amygdala too but no feel owie. Everyone fight. You buy? 0125DC165
HARLEY QUINN FARTACULAR SILENT BUTT DEADLY #1 $7.99 Page 21
Joanne Starer, Ted Brandt, and Ro Stein
I’ve been holding in all my very worst bits of bubble guts for the last 32 years, and it’s all been leading up to this epic expulsion! Your nose will never be the same! You’ll gag, you’ll cry, you’ll feel things you ain’t never felt before! This fine publication is a celebration of all things passed, pre-scent, and toot-ure. Sequential art’s place in the annals of history is about to change with the release of the Harley Quinn Fartacular: Silent Butt Deadly, a comic that promises to have the highest concentration of gas per page (GPP) ever committed to print. Emphasis on committed, because everyone who worked on this comic is getting thrown into Dr. Fartley’s Home for No-Good Gassy Gals ‘n’ Guys. Read the comic that Abraham Lincoln called a joy from fart to finish moments before he died! Warning: We aren’t kidding. If you are grossed out by farts, then this comic isn’t for you (and that’s perfectly okay!…though I am judging you!). Unless you want to put your feelings to the test…in which case this comic is for you. 0125DC170
JSA #5 $3.99 Page 26
Jeff Lemire and Diego Olortegui
The JSA have a lead on a KOBRA facility preparing for their next terrorist attack. But which faction of the team will make it to the facility first, and what will it mean for the future of the world’s first super-team?! 0125DC198
METAMORPHO THE ELEMENT MAN #4 $3.99 Page 24
Al Ewing and Steve Lieber
Who could ever replace the merely magnificent Metamorpho? The billion-dollar brain of Simon Stagg has the answer–and it’s not a who…it’s a where! After all, why recruit a fab freak to protect Stagg HQ when you can bring the whole building to life to protect itself? Genius, you say? Consider this, Metamaniacs–if office buildings could talk, wouldn’t they have something to say? Something like…Die, humans, die, perhaps? The New Age of Metamorpho becomes the new age of contentious urban planning–as only Al Ewing and Steve Lieber could envision it! 0125DC188
NEW GODS #4 $3.99 Page 14
Ram V and Evan Cagle
New Genesis. Apokolips. Earth. Three worlds in the warpath of the deadly interstellar inquisition known as the Nyctari. Three worlds on the verge of annihilation. Three worlds whose only hope of salvation may lie with a young boy imbued with incomprehensible power–a power beyond godlike. But is this boy truly a force for salvation, or the reincarnation of the greatest evil the universe has ever known? And will the forces of these three worlds be able to answer this critical question before it is too late? 0125DC114
NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA takes a break this month
NIGHTWING #124 $4.99 Page 22
Dan Watters and Dexter Soy
To save the lives of one of Bludhaven’s gangs, Nightwing must stage a heist on Spheric Solutions. But revelations of the corporation’s true sinister nature threaten to shatter his very reality. 0125DC173
OUTSIDERS TP VOL 02 NEVER THE END $17.99 Page 45
Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, and Robert Carey
Writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and artist Robert Carey present the stunning conclusion of Batwing, Batwoman, and Drummer’s journey across the DC cosmos. They might want to strap in tight–because if they’re not careful, there may not be a universe left to return to! 0125DC272
PEACEMAKER PRESENTS THE VIGILANTE EAGLY DOUBLE FEATURE #1 $3.99 Page 9
James Gunn, Tim Seeley, Rex Ogle, Mitch Gerads, and Matteo Lolli
They give peace a bad name! DC Studios’ James Gunn steps in as story consultant for 5 issues of insane $%&!@#$ calamity when two fan-favorite characters share the spotlight (and equal page count!) The Vigilante story starts when Peacemaker has disappeared! It’s up to Adrian Chase, the Vigilante and Peacemaker’s Bestest Friend to find him! The crime bosses of Evergreen must pay! Blood will be spilled! (oh, wait, you say Peacemaker is just on vacation? Oh. uh. Don’t tell Adrian.) Meanwhile, Eagly and his sidekick, Chris Smith (aka Peacemaker), are exhausted! After kicking the #$%@ out of a buncha Nazi lizard dudes, it’s time to head to the great outdoors for some fresh air and a much needed vacay. But when their commute is co-opted by a bunch of masked &$#%$@#!, it’s up to a certain eagle hero and his pet human to get themselves (and some dumb innocent folks) out of quite the pickle. Will lives be lost? Duh. An original DC Comics story, inspired by James Gunn’s visionary Peacemaker series on MAX, ya best get ready to rumble! 0125DC069
POISON IVY #31 $3.99 Page 20
G. Willow Wilson and Marcio Takara
The strange and startling secrets of Marshview are revealed as Poison Ivy, Janet, and Peter Undine explore the transient and hungry ghost town’s past. But some things are best left dead and forgotten…lest they try to eat you alive. 0125DC160
POWER GIRL #19 $3.99 Page 25
Leah Williams and David Baldeon
Power Girl, Omen, and Steel are held hostage inside a bubble that’s cut them off from the rest of Metropolis and sent them back to the prehistoric age. The villainous trio responsible wishes to eliminate anyone who dares to interfere with nature, and they won’t stop until our heroes are extinct. But that’s not the only thing Power Girl and her friends have to worry about–the dinosaurs are hungry!, 0125DC196
QUESTION ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER #5 $3.99 Page 24
Alex Segura and Cian Tormey
As the Watchtower itself begins to crack from the strain being placed on it by an unseen villain, the Question must face an unexpected threat–her own teammates, including Batwoman! But does she have any chance of retaking JL HQ if she’s already lost control of those closest to her? As her world collapses, the Question must tap into her own inner resolve or risk losing everything. 0125DC190
SECRET SIX #1 $3.99 Page 10
Nicole Maines and Stephen Segovia
In the wake of Absolute Power, the Justice League has returned, the war criminal Amanda Waller is in prison, and things are finally getting back to normal…that is, until Dreamer, Jon Kent, and Jay Nakamura discover that Waller has somehow vanished into thin air from her cell! With seemingly no leads and nothing but questions (and enough trauma to fill a swimming pool), our three heroes are forced to team up with the bad guys–Deadshot, Catman, and Black Alice–to track down Waller, reclaim the infinite trove of secrets in her head, and uncover what the deal is with all these freakin’ chess pieces they keep seeing around…all without letting their own individual secrets tear them apart from the inside. From acclaimed writer and actress Nicole Maines (Supergirl) and superstar artist Stephen Segovia, the Secret Six are back in an all-new high-stakes, twist-filled limited series! 0125DC074
SHAZAM #2 $3.99 Page 25
Josie Campbell and Dan McDaid
Mr. Mind has wormed his way across the entire world, and it will take way more than a single champion of Shazam to stop him! And finally, will the Shazamily become an official family? 0125DC193
SUPERMAN ACTION COMICS (2024) TP VOL 01 SUPERSTARS $19.99 Page 43
Gail Simone, Jason Aaron, Eddy Barrows, John Timms, Danny Miki, Jonas Trindade
Everyone knows Bizarro No. 1 is the opposite of Superman. He’s not the best or the brightest, which makes him very happy and laughing all the time! Now Bizarro’s world is gone, and he blames Superman. What will mixing Bizarro with Superman’s weakness to magic conjure up? Writer Jason Aaron and artist John Timms have brewed up an intense tale of grief and vengeance. 0125DC263
TEEN TITANS STARFIRE TP CONNECTING COVER EDITION $16.99
Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo
Kori Anders’s summer job at a ritzy Santa Monica beach club is fun, but she doesn’t care about keeping up with the current trends, and she’s not interested in rushing around to all the parties. She’d rather explore her inexplicable draw to the stars or hang out with her new friend, Victor Stone. Her sister, Kira, on the other hand, is the most popular girl around. With the hottest clothes, an even hotter boyfriend (the Tate Fairweather), and a take-no-prisoners attitude, she’s Kori’s opposite in every way. Their summer heats up when Tate’s uncle asks the girls to participate in an EDS study his pharmaceutical company is running. During treatment, Kori develops some strange powers she never had before… and she might not be the only one. Can Kori persuade her sister to trust her before it’s too late? And when a carload of teens with their own powers comes looking for her to warn her about a creepy stalker, she’ll learn that trust is a two-way street!, 0125DC284
TITANS #20 #3.99 Page 28
John Layman and Pete Woods
Overly emotional empath Raven has completely lost it–and she’s taking the Titans with her. Of course, she’s being nudged along by the psycho-est of the psychos, Psycho-Pirate! And he’s got a plan: first Raven, then the Titans…then the world! 0125DC208
WONDER WOMAN #19 $4.99 Page 12
Tom King and Daniel Sampere
The Sovereign took away Wonder Woman’s world, and now she has taken away his. As their war reaches its end, the two icons prepare for battle. Who will emerge victorious? Find out as Diana’s quest for peace comes to a bloody end! 0125DC092
ZATANNA #2 $3.99 Page 16
Jamal Campbell
In the aftermath of her encounter with the Lady White, Zatanna is left debilitated by a mysterious cursed sword. In hopes of breaking the curse, Zatanna seeks out the hidden connection between it, her missing crewmate, the Lady White, and herself. However, with her magic compromised and her thoughts haunted by visions of death, how long can she keep herself and those around her safe?, 0125DC130
IDW/ TOP SHELF
HUNGER & DUSK BOOK TWO #5 $4.99 Page 247
G. Willow Wilson and Chris Wildgoose
In the penultimate issue, Cal and Tara are finally reunited. It should be a time of joy for these young lovers, but the journey to Tara wasn’t an easy one and Cal is on the verge of death. Meanwhile, Troth receives news that could change everything about the war with the Vangol, as long as the humans and orcs are still willing to work together. The question remains: Will Cal live long enough to stand alongside Tara and lead the final charge against their enemies? JAN251225
STAR TREK DEFIANT #25 $4.99 Page 248
Christopher Cantwell and Angel Unzueta
Nymira Vondect is back from the dead, having survived the cataclysmic explosion on Starbase 99 with help from the universe’s seediest rogue, Berlinghoff Rasmussen. Now she and Berlinghoff are running elaborate scams together to take advantage of unsuspecting Berbians and make a quick buck. But something niggles at NymiraX Should she tell her old crew she’s still alive or keep living the life she thinks she deserves? Meanwhile, Captain B’Elanna Torres, Ro, and O’Brien combine forces with Section 31’s Captain Frears to take out the minefield in the Gamma Quadrant once and for all. JAN251237
STAR TREK LORE WAR #1 $5.99 $5.99 Page 248
Christopher Cantwell & Various, and Davide Tinto
The all-new crossover event between Star Trek and Defiant is here! From the Eisner-nominated writers of Star Trek, Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly; the critically acclaimed writer of Star Trek: Defiant, Christopher Cantwell; and artist Davide Tinto, Lore War #1 shows us a universe rebuilt in Lore’s image. The crews of the Theseus and the Defiant scattered across the universe with no memory of who they once were some even worship Lore as their God. Lore has won; his rule is absolute. But The Sisko remains, and there are forces who wish to remind him of his power. JAN251240
STAR TREK LOWER DECKS #5 $4.99 Page 248
Ryan North and Jack Lawrence
Suspicious after the Cerritos docks for its second baryon sweep in the same year, Mariner sneaks into a command meeting. There, the Department of Temporal Investigations tasks the crew with finding a time traveler who is rewriting Federation history at an alarming rate. Mariner finds her friends and tells them what’s really going on …only for the timeline to change around them! Obviously, something has gone wrong with Command’s mission, and per usual, it’s now up to Mariner, Tendi, Rutherford, and Boimler to save the day. JAN251244
IMAGE
BLACK CLOAK TP VOL 02 $14.99 Page 167
Kelly Thompson and Meredith McClaren
The second volume in the Eisner-nominated, delectable sci-fi/fantasy blend returns with an all-new detective procedural shot straight through its heart. Essex and Pax’s last case brought horrible truths to light and almost leveled the city of Kiros. Now, five years since the ‘Essex Fire,’ Kiros has changed dramatically, and ex-Black Cloak Phaedra Essex is either the city’s greatest hero or greatest villain, depending on who you ask. Meanwhile, Black Cloak Pax has a bloody new case, a rookie partner, and absolutely no leads. It’s a very bad time for something ancient to have awakened beneath the city. Collects Black Cloak #7-11. 0125IM470
DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #30 $3.99 Page 170
James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds
Fact: Martin Barker is the most dangerous man in America. Fact: Martin Barker is always two steps ahead of his opponents. Fact: As the Department of Truth makes a desperate play to preserve its existence, Martin Barker is about to change the face of the country forever. 0125IM344
DEVIANT TP VOL 02 $16.99 Page 168
James Tynion IV and Joshua Hixson
One of the grimmest chapters in Milwaukee’s history repeats itself as Michael Schmitz is arrested for the copycat Deviant Killer slayings. Only his boyfriend, Derek, is convinced of his innocence. And if Derek is right, that means that the killer responsible for the grisly murders is still on the loose…and is very, very unhappy that Derek is getting closer to unraveling the truth. Multiple Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV and acclaimed artist Joshua Hixson bring their taboo-shattering horror story to its gut-wrenching conclusion. Collects The Deviant #5-9. 0125IM473
DOMAIN TP $16.99 Page 175
Chip Zdarsky, Rachael Stott, and Eren Angiolini
A classic superhero story for those coming in fresh, and a fun meta story for readers of Public Domain! When three best friends discover a crashed UFO, they also discover technology that gives them incredible abilities! But there’s a catch: only one of them can use the powers at a time! Can their friendship survive the power’s temptation? In the pages of Image’s Eisner-winning series, Public Domain, Syd Dallas and the team at Dallas Comics reimagine their classic character The Domain for a new audience, and…this is that comic! Collects The Domanin #1-5. 0125IM456
DOLL PARTS A LOVESICK TALE #4 $3.99 Page 171
Luana Vecchio
Domino’s origin story comes to a head. Madeleine is faced with a final choice. 0125IM347
MONSTRESS #56 $3.99 Page 1674Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda
In times of desperation, is the enemy of your enemy truly your friend? Maika may need to find the answer, as she and her greatest foes share the burden of monstrous possession-and risk losing their minds and bodies forever. 0125IM392
NIGHTS #14 $3.99 Page 171
Wyatt Kennedy and Luigi Formisano
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A vampire, a witch, and a spy walk into a casino… Following last issue’s explosive cliffhanger, this extended flashback continues! Tsukumari’s hot on the trail of Gray and her mysterious magic-wielding partner, Erik, but the path set by this trio’s encounter will have consequences that’ll echo for decades to come. The apocalypse approaches, and this is ground zero. 0125IM400
POWER FANTASY #7 $3.99 Page 175
Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard
1989: a popular year with Taylor Swift fans. In THE POWER FANTASY, we have a different Queen, and she nearly killed us all. We finally reveal the horror of the Second Summer of Love. 0125IM407
RAT CITY #12 $2.99 Page 168
Erica Schultz and Ze Carlos
Peter’s life flashes before his eyes as Ammon takes him back to P.T.S. and Dr. Boze. 0125IM414
SAGA TP VOL 02 NEW EDITION $14.99 Page 169
Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples
Thanks to her star-crossed parents Marko and Alana, newborn baby Hazel has already survived lethal assassins, rampaging armies, and alien monstrosities, but in the cold vastness of outer space, the little girl encounters something truly frightening: her grandparents! A genre-blending, sci-fi/fantasy space opera about star-crossed lovers from enemy worlds. An epic romantasy featuring a diverse and eclectic cast of memorable characters, Saga follows new parents Marko and Alana as they risk everything to raise their child amidst a never-ending galactic war. Collects Saga #7-12 0125IM478
SNOTGIRL #19 $3.99 Page 176
Bryan Lee O’Malley and Leslie Hung
‘Weekend II, part 2 (of 3)’ An unexpected ally makes Lottie’s weekend a little brighter. Meanwhile, back in LA, Virgil and Sunny have an encounter about which can surely be said, ‘Only in Snotgirl!’ 0125IM426
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WITCHBLADE #9 $3.99 Page 178
Marguerite Bennett, Giuseppe Cafaro, and Arif Prianto
New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzinni, this generation’s bearer of the Witchblade, follows a series of leads not only procedural but supernatural that have brought her face to face with Jackie Estacado, the nascent bearer of The Darkness! Sara and Jackie clash in an explosive life-or-death battle where Sara must not only balance her duties as an officer but must also struggle against the will of the Witchblade itself. The fight that fans have been waiting for is here, and neither warrior will ever be the same. 0125IM453
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ALIEN PARADISO #4 $4.99 Page 68
Steve Foxe and Edgar Salazar
That’s the reputation smuggler Ricky Valentine likes to cultivate, alongside his tough-as-nails bodyguard Tsula Kane. But they just met their first real competition. As xenomorphs surge through the sun-kissed streets of the planet Paradiso, Ricky and Tsula turn their knives and guns on the colonial marshals who want to lock them away. With handcuffs at one end and slavering jaws at the other, have Rickey and Tsula’s colorful careers brought them to a crimson end? JAN250937
ALL NEW VENOM #4 $4.99 Page 53
Al Ewing and Carlos E. Gomez
M.O.D.O.K. gets inside the All-New Venom’s head…and you won’t believe how! But whose side is Madame Masque on? One thing’s for sure – by the time you finish this issue, you’ll be one step closer to knowing who’s under the goo… Meanwhile, take a visit to S.C.A.R. HQ find out what happened to Flash Thompson, Agent Anti-Venom!
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AVENGERS #24 $3.99 Page 59
Jed MacKay and Farid Karami
The finale of the Casino story arc is upon us, and the Avengers are going all in! But can they win against players like Grandmaster, Myrddin, Black Cat, and Kang the Conqueror? When the chips are down, who can the Avengers trust? JAN250908
AVENGERS VOL 4 STORM $24.99 Page 88
Jed MacKay, Valerio Schiti, and Farid Karami
Storm takes her rightful place as one of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! One of the most powerful X-Men finds a new home with the Avengers! But the team’s roster won’t be the only thing shaken up when a deadly threat sets its vengeful sights on Earth! Ororo has joined the team just in time to deal with catastrophe – and a who’s who of the Marvel Universe must unite against the supreme power of Hyperion! Then, Doctor Doom puts the Avengers to the test! To prove why Doom’s way is not the right way, the team will have to face their greatest threat: their own dark pasts! Plus: Storm’s loyalties are quickly put to the test when the Avengers battle the X-Men! And Black Cat crosses the team’s path for a cosmic caper! Collecting Avengers (2023) #17-23. JAN250974
DAREDEVIL #19 $4.99 Page 65
Saladin Ahmed and Aaron Kuder
For months, the Sins of Daredevil have been racing to catch up with him. IN THIS ISSUE, they finally do! And the cost will be higher than ever, as DAREDEVIL makes a decision that will rock the Marvel Universe! The road to the next DAREDEVIL epic starts HERE! JAN250928
DAREDEVIL UNLEASH HELL RED BAND #3 $4.99 Page 452
Erica Schultz and Valentina Pinti
A new serial killer is terrorizing New York! With a macabre and miserable fascination with Daredevil, the crime scenes all point to a single terrifying explanation: the return of Muse! But how could that be possible?! And what other sick and twisted happenings will follow the killer’s return?! JAN250879
DEADPOOL #12 $3.99 Page 60
Cody Ziglar and Andrea Di Vito
Spider-Man vs Deadpool – whoever wins…well, some bad #$%& is still going to happen! Wade’s only hope is to knock out Miles. Ellie is having second thoughts. But can the Deadpools and their business survive without this win? Not if Agent Gao has anything to say about it! The landmark Pools of Blood crossover continues here and concludes in this month’s Miles Morales: Spider-Man #31! JAN250911
DEADPOOL WOLVERINE #3 $3.99 Page 38
Ben Percy and Joshua Cassara
The knock-down, drag-out Deadpool & Wolverine fight you’ve been clamoring for! Deadpool is under the influence – no, not that way! A psychic force compels Deadpool into actions that aren’t his own, carrying out a devastating mission that could mean the end of the world. WOLVERINE’s only hope to uncover the mystery and save the planet is to beat the absolute $@#% out of Deadpool – and hey, you don’t have to ask Logan twice! JAN250818
DOOM ACADEMY #2 $4.99 Page 8
MacKenzie Cadenhead and Pasqual Ferry
As if the world with Dr. Doom at the wheel isn’t crazy enough, Zoe finds herself sucked into a fairy-tale book. But not a modern, NICE fairy tale book – the old kind where the kids die and scare you, but in this case, Zoe’s the kid about to die. Meanwhile, her friends and frenemies are looking for Zoe, but they find something even more troubling than their missing friend as Latveria’s secrets start to reveal themselves. JAN250676
DOOM’S DIVISION #1 $4.99
Yoon Ha Lee and Minkyu Jung
Doctor Doom rules the planet! But instead of chaos, he’s created world peace. Where does that leave Tiger Division, South Korea’s foremost defenders? As agents of the National Intelligence Service under White Fox, they’re ordered to uphold the new world order with the help of some new team members! But not everyone is content in Doom’s utopia. Tensions are high, and the stakes are higher in One World Under Doom. Brought to you by Yoon Ha Lee, award-winning writer of the Machineries of Empire series, who made his comics debut in the X-Men: Wedding Special #1, and all-star artist Minkyu Jung! JAN250668
EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN #7 $3.99 Page 22
Eve L Ewing and Carmen Carnero
With Charles Xavier on the run, Emma Frost and Kitty Pryde reckon with their own dreams and fears for the future of mutantkind. AXO feels pushed away from the team and pulled closer and closer to charismatic technologist Sheldon Xenos. But is Xenos who he claims to be? (Spoiler: He is not!) JAN250735
EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN VOL 1 DUTY CALLS $17.99 Page 91
Eve Ewing and Carmen Carnero
After the fall of Krakoa, Kate Pryde is trying to get as far away from all things X as she possibly can. She’s just a regular bartender now. She’s not getting ready to head up an all-new team of wayward young mutants. Nothing in this title but work, dating and staving off depression. That’s it. No never before seen Exceptional X-Men to see here! Except Kate’s continued attempts at living a normal, non-mutant life go laughably wrong as she finds herself in the middle of a brawl started by a couple of headstrong teens with remarkable abilities X which, of course, they’re terrible at controlling. She’s sworn off being anybody’s teacher, mentor, professor, sensei or anything that reminds her of her old life. But will the White Queen force her hand? Collecting Exceptional X-Men #1-5. JAN250977
HELLVERINE #4 $4.99 Page 64
Ben Percy and Raffaele Ienco
Mephisot’s plan drives Hellverine to the site of great personal tragedy – where, as Daken, he was drowned by Wolverinre! This time, something far worse lurks just below the surface! Hellverine lives, but if the demonic forces get their way, so will a Hell-born army! JAN250924
IMMORTAL THOR #21 $4.99 Page 66
Al Ewing and Jan Bazaldua
The Odinson stood at a gate in a dark wood. In front of the gate stood Skurge the Executioner, bloodaxe in hand, waiting for the final battle between them. And if Thor won the combat, then behind that same gate stood Utgardhall, and the final death that awaited him – the death he fought for. This is the story of the Immortal Thor and the door into darkness. JAN250931
INCREDIBLE HULK #23 $3.99 Page 67
Philip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein
As Charlie tries using her new skinwalker powers to make a friend, her OWN skin is stolen by a servant of Eldest and the demonic thief aims the godskin’s power at Hulk! As the nearby town burns, both Eldest and federal agencies discover Charlie’s and the Hulk’s location, with disastrous consequences! JAN250934
LAURA KINNEY: WOLVERINE #4 $3.99 Page 33
Erica Schultz and Giada Belviso
Metal arm – check. Metal claws – check. We’re packed, so buckle up with Bucky Barnes, aka the Revolution, as he and Laura make a cross-country trek that takes them into the heart of a Hydra plot decades in the making! Bucky needs to track down a renegade scientist – and who tracks better than Wolverin?! JAN250782
NEW CHAMPIONS #3 $4.99 Page 49
Steve Foxe and Ivan Fiorelli
The New Champions adopted a name that didn’t belong to them – and the previous Champions have something to say about that! But when an old enemy threatens both teams, they’ll have to work together to survive – or there might be no Champions left at all! JAN250864
NYX #9 $3.99 Page 18
Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Francesco Mortarino
Charles Xavier is on the run, and his first stop is New York – but there are plenty of mutants in the city who want nothing to do with the most recent master plan of the disgraced Professor X! Will the return of their dearly departed mentor bolster the burgeoning community that calls itself NYX or tear everything they’ve built apart? What does Xavier want from the city? What is he willing to do to get what he wants? And – perhaps most alarmingly of all – who else is waiting in the wings to strike?! JAN250710
PHOENIX #9 Page 35
Stephanie Phillips and Alessandro Miracolo
Enemies have beset Jean Grey from the moment she first soared into space – and with Thanos channeling his mystic and psychic might against her and Perrikus’ evil plans falling into place, it’s about time for something to change. Don’t miss this must read issue as the Phoenix rises to new power and prominence in the galaxy! JAN250796
PSYLOCKE #5 $4.99 Page 36
Alyssa Wong and Vincenzo Carratu
Psylocke has been poisoned and captured by a deadly new threat! Can she escape the Taxonomist’s twisted museum alive? And if she does, what will she do to the man who caged her like a butterfly? JAN250807
SCARLET WITCH #10 $3.99 Page 57
Steve Orlando, Jacopo Camagni, and Russell Dauterman
Scarlet Witch’s erratic protege Amaranth has turned against her – but why? Can Wanda bring her back from the brink of madness and discover the true origin of her dangerous powers? JAN250901
THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MEN #13 $3.99 Page 46
Greg Weisman and Emilio Laiso
As if the Spider-Men didn’t have enough to worry about with two Electros – now the Lizard claws his way into the fight?! And these Sinister Sixers teamed up?! Dig deep, Pete and Miles – Billy Connors’ life depends on YOU! JAN250852
SPIDER-GWEN THE GHOST-SPIDER #11 $3.99 Page 47
Stephanie Phillips and Paolo Villanelli
M.O.D.O.K. gets inside the All-New Venom’s head…and you won’t believe how! But whose side is Madame Masque on? One thing’s for sure – by the time you finish this issue, you’ll be one step closer to knowing who’s under the goo… Meanwhile, take a visit to S.C.A.R. HQ find out what happened to Flash Thompson, Agent Anti-Venom! JAN250883
STAR WARS RISE OF SKYWALKER ADAPTATION #2 $4.99 Page 74
Jody Houser and Will Sliney
Rey and Kylo Ren’s confrontation explodes when they finally come face-to-face! The First Order captures Chewbacca… will our heroes be able to rescue him, or is it already too late? With nowhere else to turn, Poe Dameron seeks out a mysterious figure from his past! JAN250944
STORM #6 $3.99 Page 18
Murewa Ayodele and Lucas Werneck
Fugitive Charles Xavier seeks refuge in Storm Sanctuary, Storm’s floating home in Atlanta City, and the (Alaskan) X-Men take notice. Will Storm and the X-Men join forces with Professor X to prevent his return to prison by any means necessary, or will they fall victim to opposing views that will send X-Men against X-Men in a bloody brawl to the death? And making his from the ashes debut is the unstoppable devourer – the blue-skinned Zulu titan…MaggotT. JAN250714
TVA #4 $3.99 Page 58
Katharyn Blair and Pere Perez
The R&D Team is circling in on the cause of the Madness and its connection to the TVA’s not-so-nonexistent Department of Deferment. But as they dig deeper into the TVA’s secrets, they’ll find that some dangers should never be uncovered. JAN250906
UNCANNY X-MEN #11 & 12 $4.99 Pages 19 & 37
Gail Simone and Javier Garron
At the end of the Orchis War, Charles Xavier surrendered himself to the authorities and allowed himself to be imprisoned in Graymalkin Prison! But now something has spurred him into action, into escaping his incarceration and embarking on a mad scramble across the nation! What has caused Professor X to go on the run? And will his assorted pupils move to protect him, recapture him or kill him? The answer, of course, is all of the above. In this opening chapter, Rogue and her team of X-Men are forced to ally with their worst enemy in order to betray their most trusted friend! JAN250718
The smoothest X-Man, Remy LeBeau, aka Gambit, is forced to face his past, as an unstoppable force comes to collect a DEBT, whether from the Cajun’s pocket or his hide. Details of Remy’s life, never before revealed in this thrilling one-shot crime tale, as everyone’s favorite card-thrower faces The Vig. [Gavin Guidry artist] JAN250812
WEB OF SPIDER-VERSE #1 $4.99 Page 27
Matt Groom, Greg Pak, Federico Vicentini, Various
Spider-Man and his spider-compatriots across the Spider-Verse are the guardians of the Web of Life and Destiny but they are heading for a confrontation with the other Arachnid-Multiverse of the symbiote variety when they come into conflict with the Venomverse! In the buildup to that 8-fisted confrontation, meet three new Spider-Versers to see who has what it takes to fight in the web wars! Could it be Count Parker? Spider-Prowler? Or maybe Spider-Hulk? Find out inside! JAN250759
WOLVERINE #7 $4.99 Page 31
Saladin Ahmed and Martin Coccolo
The Adamintine saga reaches new heights, with a shock twist and surprising return you’ll have to read to believe! The golden metal means death for Wolverine but is it also the world’s salvation? Collectors’ note: A key appearance is contained in this issue. JAN250775
X-FACTOR #8 $3.99 Page 20
Mark Russell and Bob Quinn
Charles Xavier has escaped from prison, and X-Factor must track him down! But how will the X-Men react to X-Factor hunting their founder? And what will happen when Havok and Cyclops collide?! JAN250723
X-FORCE #9 $3.99 Page 20
Geoffrey Thorne and Marcus To
Sage and Professor X go way back, to another war and another time. But now, in his hour of most desperate need, will Sage use her talents to aid Professor X’s quest or put a stop to his manic mission? The penultimate chapter of X-Manhunt brings X-Force into the fray! JAN250726
X-MEN #13 $4.99 Page 21
Jed MacKay and Netho Diaz
The X-Men have caught up with their erstwhile mentor Charles Xavier on his mad scramble across the country. But they aren’t the only ones who’ve found him! JAN250730
X-MANHUNT OMEGA #1 $6.99 Page 23
Gail Simone and Murewa Ayodele
X-Manhunt finale! The X-Manhunt concludes as Professor X reaches his destination, and his assorted pursuers, friend and foe alike, catch up with him! Alliances will be battle-tested, the blades of betrayals will cut deep with poisoned tips and, when the dust finally settles, Charles Xavier will have to make a tectonic-shifting choice with the fate of all mutantkind in the balance. The world is about to change. This time around, everyone is wide awake. JAN250739