(Graphic) Novel Ideas
Selected and recommended Graphic Novels
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: WORLDWIDE VOL.3 (HC)
MARVEL COMICS
Dan Slott, Christos N. Gage, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stuart Immonen, Alex Ross, Various
Death is no more, and the Clone Conspiracy rocks the Amazing Spider-Man's world! And if things weren't bad enough for the wall-crawler, Doctor Octopus has returned from the grave! What does Doc Ock have to do with the Jackal? Meanwhile, the return of Carrion means big trouble for the Scarlet Spider! Where has Kaine been, and what role will he play in the Jackal's twisted plan? And while we're asking questions, what could bring a resurrected Gwen Stacy to the villain's side? When the Conspiracy ends, Norman Osborn is waiting on the other side! But even with a surprising old friend by his side, can Spider-Man battle an entire Goblin Army? Plus: Globe-trotting adventures starring Spidey in Mexico City, and Cloak and Dagger in Shanghai! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (2015) #20-28 and Annual (2016) #1.
In Shops: Feb 07, 2018
ATTACK ON TITAN: NO REGRETS (HC)
KODANSHA COMICS
Isayama Hajime, Gan Sunaaku, Hikaru Suruga
The story of Captain Levi, Attack on Titan's most beloved character, collected in a single, 400-page hardcover in glorious full color!
The most popular Attack on Titan spinoff series gets a beautiful, colorized edition lovingly created by the original author. This book contains the complete story of how the young and ruthless Erwin Smith and the tenacious criminal Levi went from enemies prepared to kill one another to comrades fighting the Titans side by side, with every page in color, printed at a special large size.
In Shops: Oct 25, 2017
BATWOMAN VOL.1: THE MANY ARMS OF DEATH
DC COMICS
Marguerite Bennett, James Tynion IV, Stephanie Hans, Steve Epting
The newest chapter of Batwoman's crime-fighting career begins here! Monster Venom is the hottest new bioweapon on the market... and to break up the syndicate spreading it around the world, Batwoman's going to have to return to the place where she spent some of her darkest hours!
Collects issues #1-6 and Batwoman: Rebirth #1.
In Shops: Nov 15, 2017
BLACK HAMMER VOL.2: THE EVENT
DARK HORSE COMICS
Jeff Lemire, Dean Ormston
When a visitor from the outside world arrives on the Farm, looking for the Black Hammer and bringing news of Spiral City to its Golden Age heroes, everything changes. Her arrival stirs up old memories and awakens new hope in the marooned heroes and they make a new attempt to escape their strange prison.
In Shops: Dec 20, 2017
DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE AGAIN
MARVEL COMICS
Cullen Bunn, Dakbor Talajic, Dave Johnson
Remember the time Deadpool went a little too crazy and killed the entire Marvel Universe? Well, this isn't that. This is another time.
Writer Cullen Bunn and artist Dalibor Talajic - the creators behind the original slaughterfest - reunite for an all-new, all-different tale of death and destruction starring the Merc with a Mouth! And it features Wade Wilson taking out all of your faves in the most horrific ways possible! Including Gwenpool! Moon Knight! Ms. Marvel! The Guardians of the Galaxy! Even Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur! It's gonna hurt him more than it hurts you - and you're gonna love it! But we just dare you to guess how this story ends. One thing's for sure, though - you won't believe your eyes when Deadpool kills the entire Marvel Universe... again!
Collecting Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe Again #1-5.
In Shops: Nov 22, 2017
DETECTIVE COMICS - REBIRTH: BOOK 1 - DELUXE EDITION (HC)
DC COMICS
James Tynion IV, Steve Orlando, Marguerite Bennett, Alvaro Martinez, Raul Fernandez, Ben Oliver, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira
When an elite fighting force modeled after the Dark Knight invades his city, Batman assembles a team of his own: Batwoman, Tim Drake, Spoiler, Orphan and Clayface. Then, a mysterious villain called First Victim appears and launches an assault on Batman and his team, forcing them to fight an enemy they know nothing about, who seems to have the support of an entire network of strange new foes!
Collects Batman: Detective Comics issues #934-949.
In Shops: Nov 01, 2017
FABLES VOL.15 - DELUXE EDITION (HC)
DC COMICS
Bill Willingham, Matthew Sturges, Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Tony Akins, Eric Shanower, Shawn McManus, Jae Lee, Russell Braun, Chrissie Zullo, David Peterson, Mark Schultz, Lee Garbett, Jo?lle Jones, Gene Ha, Peter Gross, Neal Adams, Michael Allred, Bill Willingham, Bryan Talbot, Terry Dodson, Daniel Dos Santos
This hardcover concludes the sweeping FABLES saga, collecting issues #141-150 with a new introduction by writer Bill Willingham and a special sketchbook section by artist Mark Buckingham. The end of the Fables world looms as an epic battle brews between Snow White and Rose Red. Will Rose Red follow fairy-tale tradition and betray Snow once more? And what role will Bigby Wolf play in their rift?
In Shops: Nov 22, 2017
JAMES BOND: BLACK BOX (HC)
DYNAMITE
Ben Percy, Rapha Lobosco, Dom Reardon
In the snowbound French Alps, James Bond finds himself in the crosshairs of an assassin who targets other assassins. This is the first puzzle piece in a larger adrenaline-fueled mystery that will send Bond across the globe to infiltrate the underworld, risk everything in high-stakes casino gambling, evade deadly pursuers, and root out a digital breach threatening global security.
In Shops: Oct 11, 2017
LADY MECHANIKA VOL.1 (HC)
BENITEZ PRODUCTIONS
Joe Benitez, Joe Benitez, Peter Steigerwald
In a steampunk Victorian world filled with flying dirigibles, clockwork automatons, and elegantly fashionable attire, a young woman with mechanical limbs and no memory of how she got them searches desperately for the secrets to her past.
This volume collects "The Mystery of the Mechanical Corpse", first published in Lady Mechanika #1-5, and also includes the prelude story, "The Demon of Satan's Alley", first published in Lady Mechanika #0, all in a special oversized format.
In Shops: Oct 25, 2017
LOBSTER JOHNSON VOL.5: THE PIRATE'S GHOST
DARK HORSE COMICS
Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Tonci Zonjic
The Lobster is at his pulpiest in a pair of three-part stories drawn by veteran Lobster artist Tonci Zonjic. A trio of robots terrorize New York City, and the only thing more mysterious than their origins is their motives. When a pirate ship's ghostly crew appears on the Hudson River out of thin air, the harbor patrol calls on the Lobster! Collects Lobster Johnson: Metal Monsters of Midtown #1-3 and Lobster Johnson: The Pirate's Ghost #1-3.
In Shops: Dec 13, 2017
MY LITTLE PONY: LEGENDS OF MAGIC VOL.1
IDW PUBLISHING
Jeremy Whitley, Brenda Hickey
The first collection of an all-new series devoted to revealing the secret history of Equestria. It's all here: the origins of cutie marks, friendships, magic, and more! In this opening story arc, we travel back in time to uncover the secrets of Starswirl the Bearded and his magical friends! Sure to entice longtime readers, it also makes a good entry point for new fans of the characters.
Collects issues #1-6.
In Shops: Nov 22, 2017
ONLY END OF THE WORLD AGAIN (HC)
DARK HORSE COMICS
Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell, Troy Nixey
This fantasy story blending the worlds of H.P. Lovecraft and Roger Zelazny features an adjustor who recently sets up shop in Innsmouth only to discover that the world may be ending and that the instrument of destruction is a werewolf.
From the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, Nebula award-winning, and New York Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman comes this faithful adaptation by P. Craig Russell, Troy Nixey, and Matthew Hollingworth.
In Shops: Jan 24, 2018
PAPER GIRLS VOL.1 - DELUXE EDITION (HC)
IMAGE COMICS
Brian K. Vaughan, Matt Wilson, Cliff Chiang
From Brian K. Vaughan, New York Times bestselling writer of Saga, and Cliff Chiang, legendary artist of Wonder Woman, this gorgeous oversized deluxe hardcover is the perfect way to experience the first two storylines of the smash-hit series that The Chicago Tribune named one of the "Best Books of the Year."
In the early hours after Halloween of 1988, four 12-year-old newspaper delivery girls uncover the most important story of all time. Suburban drama and otherworldly mysteries collide in this critically acclaimed story about nostalgia, first jobs, and the last days of childhood.
Collects Paper Girls #1-10, along with exclusive extras and a brand-new cover from Cliff Chiang!
In Shops: Nov 01, 2017
RIVERDALE VOL.1
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Brian E. Paterson, James DeWille, Michael Grassi, Will Ewing, Daniel King, Elliot Fernandez, Jim Towe, Thomas Pitilli, Alitha Martinez, Joe Eisma, Bob Smith
From Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and the writers of the CW's Riverdale comes the first collection of the comic book set in the universe of the smash hit TV series.
Riverdale Volume 1 collects the Riverdale prequel one-shot and issues #1-4 of the ongoing series.
In Shops: Oct 11, 2017
STAR WARS ADVENTURES VOL.1
IDW PUBLISHING
Landry Walker, Cavan Scott, Derek Charm, Eric Jones
Brand-new Star Wars comic book stories for readers of all-ages! These new adventures make this sprawling universe more accessible than ever.
Travel to a galaxy far, far away in the first volume of an all-new series as a rotating cast of characters (and creators!) journey through Star Wars history! Stories range from before the events of the first film all the way up to Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, in theaters December 2017. Characters major and minor, classic and new, expand the world of Star Wars into new territory, telling larger-than-life stories that encapsulate the breadth of the galactic struggle between good and evil for a new generation of fans.
Collects issues #0-3, featuring art from Eisner-award nominated artist Derek Charm (Jughead)!
In Shops: Oct 18, 2017
STAR WARS: CAPTAIN PHASMA
MARVEL COMICS
Kelly Thompson, Marco Checchetto, Paul Renaud
As the excitement ramps up for December's Star Wars - Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, journey back to the final moments of Star Wars - Episode VII: The Force Awakens and the destruction of Starkiller Base to learn the fate of one of the film's fan-favorite characters: Captain Phasma!
Captured by the Resistance and thrown into a garbage masher, Phasma must escape a doomed world - and plot her revenge! Follow the chrome-adorned warrior from the site of the First Order's biggest defeat to the doorstep of this holiday season's biggest blockbuster!
Written by Kelly Thompson (Hawkeye, Star Wars Annual) and drawn by Marco Checchetto (Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Star Wars: Screaming Citadel), Captain Phasma will recondition you to love the First Order!
Collecting Star Wars: Captain Phasma #1-4.
In Shops: Nov 15, 2017
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TUTRTLES: INSIDE OUT - DIRECTOR'S CUT (HC)
IDW PUBLISHING
Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Bill Sienkiewicz
Comic legends Kevin Eastman and Bill Sienkiewicz return to "Inside Out" their lauded story from Teenage Mutant Ninja Tutrtles Universe #1-5! Featuring unseen layouts and design art!
In Shops: Oct 18, 2017
WALKING DEAD - BOOK 14 (HC)
IMAGE COMICS
Robert Kirkman, Stefano Gaudiano, Cliff Rathburn, Charlie Adlard
The time has come. The forces are aligning. Alexandria's war against the Whisperers has begun! Has Rick brought about the demise of everything he's built? Or will he triumph once again? Know this...there will be a cost.
Collects The Walking Dead #157-168.
In Shops: Oct 11, 2017
X-MEN: BLUE VOL.2
MARVEL COMICS
Cullen Bunn, Cory Smith, Julian Lopez, Giovanni Valletta, Douglas Franchin, Arthur Adams
The X-Men are caught up in Hydra's Secret Empire! But what does the terrifying new landscape of the Marvel Universe mean for mutantkind? How will Jean, Cyclops, Beast, Angel and Iceman make their way in a world dominated by Hydra? What does Magneto have up his sleeve? And where exactly does Emma Frost fit into this new world order? As the Blue squad fights for survival, Cyclops must fight to free himself from a particularly hellish mindscape! Meanwhile, Hank McCoy continues to develop his penchant for magic - but where exactly did the Beast learn this skill, and will his teammates still want him around once his secret is out? And new recruit Jimmy Hudson struggles with an ultimate challenge all his own: Can he regain his memory with the help of his new friends?
Collecting X-Men: Blue #7-12.
In Shops: Nov 22, 2017
X-MEN - GOLD VOL.2: EVIL EMPIRES
MARVEL COMICS
Marc Guggenheim, Lan Medina, Luke Ross, Ken Lashley
Will Hydra's Secret Empire tarnish the Gold team? When Manhattan is besieged, the X-Men open their doors as a safe haven for any human or mutant. But little do they know that one of the refugees they've welcomed in is the all-new X-Cutioner! Meanwhile, Kitty Pryde has sworn off men named "Peter." But as she and her first love - Piotr Rasputin, A.K.A. Colossus - are caught in dire straits, will she go back on her word? Colossus and his sister Magik have a mission to pursue in their homeland of Russia - where Omega Red lies in wait! What does his return have to do with a relative the Rasputins thought long lost? And the X-Men are on the verge of discovering the truth about Kleevus, the mystery member of the latest Brotherhood of Evil Mutants!
Collecting X-Men: Gold #7-12.
In Shops: Nov 15, 2017