(Graphic) Novel Ideas

Aliens: Essential Comics Vol.1

Dark Horse Comics

Mark Verheiden, Mark A. Nelson, Sam Kieth, John Bolton, Denis Beauvais

These are the Aliens essential comics – stories which have stood the test of time… and kept readers awake at night.

Complete in this first volume is the initial Aliens trilogy – “Outbreak”, “Nightmare Asylum”, and “Earth War”, in which Hicks and Newt – and eventually Ripley – join forces to battle an infestation of Aliens both on Earth and in the wider galaxy.

In Shops: Oct 24, 2018

Baby-Sitters Club Vol.6: Kristy’s Big Day

Scholastic

Ann M. Martin, Gale Galligan

A brand-new full-color graphic novel adapted by USA Today-bestselling author Gale Galligan!

Kristy’s mom is getting married, and Kristy is going to be a bridesmaid! The only trouble is, fourteen kids are coming in town for the wedding. Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, and Mallory think they can handle it, but that’s before they spend a week changing diapers, stopping arguments, solving mix-ups, and planning activities. It’s the biggest job the BSC has ever had, but they’ll work together to make sure Kristy’s big day is a success!

In Shops: Aug 29, 2018

Back To The Future: Tales From The Time Train

IDW Publishing

Bob Gale, John Barber, Megan Levens

What does the future hold for the Brown family? Find out what happens to Doc, Clara, Jules, and Verne after the end of Back To The Future – Part III!

It’s 1893, and at last, Doc Brown fulfills his promise to Clara as he completes the project he’s been working on: the Time Train! But where in time and space will the Brown family go on their inaugural trip? And what could possibly go wrong if and when they get there?

In Shops: Sep 05, 2018

Batman And The Justice League (Manga) Vol.1

DC Comics

Shiori Teshirogi

From mangaka Shiori Teshirogi (Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas) comes a new series starring Batman and the Justice League.

Currently being serialized in the monthly Japanese anthology Red, the story focuses on a young boy who comes to Gotham City from Japan. He’s trying to solve the mystery of what happened to his scientist parents after their disappearance following a factory explosion a year earlier. As it turns out, the factory was owned by Lex Luthor, who has now teamed with The Joker. Together, they plan on using the research of the boy’s parents to tap into a mystical, all-powerful, worldwide energy source. But for what purpose? It’s a bigger challenge than Batman can handle on his own, so he’s going to need some help from the League.

This series will be published in the original manga right-to-left format.

In Shops: Oct 17, 2018

Batman Catwoman: The Wedding Album (Deluxe Edition)

DC Comics

Tom King, David Finch, Joëlle Jones, Danny Miki, Mikel Janin

The historic wedding of Batman and Catwoman is commemorated in this must-have collector’s item, featuring the historic wedding issue and the tales leading up to the big day, plus behind-the-scenes design sketches and variant covers.

Collects Batman #24, #44 and #50, plus the retailer variant covers from issue #50, wedding dress designs by Joëlle Jones, the script to issue #44 and more.

In Shops: Sep 05, 2018

Complete Angel Catbird

Dark Horse Comics

Margaret Atwood, Johnnie Christmas

From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Handmaid’s Tale, comes the complete collection of the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel.

A genetic engineer caught in the middle of a chemical accident all of a sudden finds himself with superhuman abilities. With these new powers he takes on the identity of Angel Catbird and gets caught in the middle of a war between animal/human hybrids. What follows is a humorous, action-driven, educational, and pulp-inspired superhero adventure – with a lot of cat puns.

Collects Angel Catbird Volumes 1-3.

In Shops: Oct 03, 2018

Doctor Star And The Kingdom Of Lost Tomorrows

Dark Horse Comics

Jeff Lemire, Max Fiumara

This dual-narrative story set in the world of the Eisner-Award winning Black Hammer series chronicles the legacy of a Golden-Age superhero.

An aged crime fighter desperately wants to reconnect with his estranged son, who he hoped would one day take the mantle of Doctor Star. Over the course of the story we learn his World War II-era origin, how he got his powers, his exciting astral adventures, the formation of some of Black Hammer’s greatest heroes, and more in this heartbreaking superhero tale about fathers and sons.

Collects the first four issues of Doctor Star from New York Times bestselling and Eisner-winning creator Jeff Lemire!

In Shops: Oct 17, 2018

Empowered And Sistah Spooky’s High School Hell

Dark Horse Comics

Adam Warren, Carla Speed McNeil

Hell is for heroines! Empowered and “frenemy” Sistah Spooky are trapped in high-school hell, with Spooky’s blonde ex-classmates plotting ritual murder to claim her magic for themselves! Beset by giant biology-class frogs, deadly emoji, and a monstrous junk-food elemental, Emp and Spooky fight for their lives against straight-fire blonde ambition!

Collects the six-issue miniseries.

Artist Carla Speed McNeil is the acclaimed creator of Finder and artist of No Mercy, Queen And Country and many more.

In Shops: Oct 31, 2018

Girl Town

IDW Publishing

Carolyn Nowak

Diana got hurt-a lot-and she’s decided to deal with this fact by purchasing a life-sized robot boyfriend. Mary and La-La host a podcast about a movie no one’s ever seen. Kelly has dragged her friend Beth out of her comfort zone-and into a day at the fantasy market that neither of them will forget.

Girl Town collects the Ignatz Award-winning stories “Radishes” and “Diana’s Electric Tongue” together with several other tales of young adulthood and the search for connection. Here are her most acclaimed mini-comics and anthology contributions, enhanced with new colors and joined by brand-new work.

Bold, infatuated, wounded, or lost, Nowak’s girls shine with life and longing. Their stories-depicted with remarkable charm and insight-capture the spirit of our time.

In Shops: Sep 19, 2018

Infinity Countdown

Marvel Comics

Gerry Duggan, Mike Deodato, Aaron Kuder, Nick Bradshaw, Various

The Infinity Stones. Individually, they grant their wielders great power. Together, they grant the power of a god. Once thought lost, the Infinity Stones have re-formed and are scattered throughout the universe. As their locations are discovered, forces converge for a battle that will send the universe down a dark path… to the end!

The ultimate race for power begins with the universe’s greatest heroes and villains vying for possession of the gigantic Power Stone! The Chitauri are in on the action, as are the Raptors, Novas and the Guardians of the Galaxy! But who holds the other Stones? And when Adam Warlock, former wielder of the Soul Stone, enters the fray, the stage is set for the Infinity Wars!

Collecting Infinity Countdown: Prime, Infinity Countdown #1-5, Infinity Countdown: Adam Warlock and material from Free Comic Book Day 2018 (Amazing Spider-Man).

In Shops: Sep 12, 2018

Justice League: No Justice

DC Comics

James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Robin Snyder, Marcus To, Riley Rossmo, Francis Manapul

Dark Nights: Metal left the DC Universe transformed in ways both terrifying and wondrous – and only the Justice League is strong enough to face the threats to come… or are they?

Four giant beings composed of the universe’s major energies are on their way to destroy the planet Colu. The only way to take down this unimaginable threat is for the super-teams of Earth to form new alliances. What secrets will Superman, Martian Manhunter and Team Mystery discover? Will Zatanna, Wonder Woman and Team Wonder awaken alien magic? What can Harley Quinn possibly have to teach Team Wisdom? And why is Beast Boy on Team Entropy?

Find out in this collection of the four-issue weekly series that also includes the prelude story from DC Nation #0.

In Shops: Sep 19, 2018

Love And Rockets Library Vol.7: Three Sisters

Fantagraphics

Gilbert Hernandez

The children are growing up and lovers have come and gone. Luba, Petra, and Fritz have all settled in Los Angeles are moving on to the next phases of their lives and careers. Venus shoots a backyard superhero movie, Fritz becomes a B movie actress, and children’s TV show host Doralis has the grandest of finales.

In Shops: Aug 29, 2018

Lumberjanes Vol.1: Infernal Compass

Boom! Studios

Lilah Sturges, Polterink, Alexa Sharpe

Eisner Award-nominated writer Lilah Sturges (Fables, Thor: Season One) teams with artist polterink (Enough Space for Everyone Else) for the first Lumberjanes original graphic novel in a story about finding your way and navigating life, love, and a literal forest.

When the ‘Janes start to become separated during an orienteering outing thanks to a mysterious compass, Molly becomes more and more insecure about the effect of her relationship with Mal on the other girls.

Meanwhile, a lonely woman explorer is trying to steal the compass, with the help of some weirdly polite automaton butlers.

In Shops: Oct 17, 2018

Moorcock Library: Hawkmoon Vol.1

Titan Comics

ames Cawthorne, Michael Moorcock

These two out of print classics, adapted by James Cawthorn, are collected together at last as part of Titan’s acclaimed Michael Moorcock Library!

Follow the adventures of Dorian Hawkmoon, Duke of Köln, as he fights against the Dark Empire of Granbretan and attempts to free himself from a malevolent Black Jewel that has been implanted in his brain.

In Shops: Nov 14, 2018

Prisoner Vol.1: Uncertainty Machine

Titan Comics

Peter Milligan, Colin Lorimer, Mike Allred

Based on the TV show created by Patrick McGoohan, this all-new adventure written by Peter Milligan sees Breen, codenamed No. 6, trapped in a seemingly bizarre parallel world, unlike anything he has ever experienced before. There he must race to rescue his fellow spy before he loses his very grip on reality. But to save the day, Breen must also confront the arch controller of The Village, a person known only as Number One…

In Shops: Oct 31, 2018

Sonic The Hedgehog Vol.1: Fallout

IDW Publishing

Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley, Adam Bryce, Tyson Hesse

The evil genius Dr. Eggman has been foiled – but the work of Sonic the Hedgehog isn’t over yet!

In the aftermath of the latest epic battle, rogue robots continue to attack small villages around the world. In order to succeed, Sonic will need the help of his friends Tails, Knuckles, and Amy, along with some new and surprising allies.

This new collection from acclaimed writer Ian Flynn features the blue blur like you’ve never seen him before. Gotta go fast!

In Shops: Sep 19, 2018

Star Wars: Thrawn

Marvel Comics

Jody Houser, Luke Ross, Paul Renaud

He’s one of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of Star Wars! Now, discover how Grand Admiral Thrawn became one of the most feared military tacticians in a galaxy far, far away.

Jody Houser and Luke Ross adapt Timothy Zahn’s New York Times best-selling novel about Thrawn’s rise through the Imperial ranks!

Meet young Lieutenant Thrawn, who graduated the Imperial Academy with the highest marks possible. He’s been assigned his own personal assistant, Ensign Eli Vanto, and is ascending quickly – but that doesn’t mean everyone in the Imperial Navy wants him to succeed. And Thrawn isn’t the Empire’s only rising star – so is Arihnda Pryce. The two rivals’ paths will cross, and tensions will run high, when they discover a dark secret within the Empire.

Collecting Star Wars: Thrawn #1-6.

In Shops: Sep 12, 2018

Transformers: Bumblebee – Win If You Dare

IDW Publishing

James Asmus, Marcelo Ferreira

For the first time ever, an original graphic novel starring everyone’s favorite yellow Autobot! Bumblebee hits the road in an all-ages, all-’80s, globe-spanning adventure!

Life can feel rough when you aren’t the fastest, or the bravest, or the tallest Autobot, and Bumblebee’s feeling the pressure. When he’s hurt, Bumblebee takes it upon himself to prove his worth to his fellow Autobots. Things get tense as ‘Bee and his new human companion race into action hunting down dangerous foes and a devastating device. It’s ready, set, go in this new exciting ’80s adventure packed filled with laughs and thrills!

Writer James Asmus and artist Marcelo Ferreira weave together a fresh story that feels just the right amount of vintage!

In Shops: Sep 19, 2018

Venom By Daniel Way – Complete Collection (New Print)

Marvel Comics

Daniel Way, Francisco Herrera, Paco Medina, Sam Kieth, Various

Daniel Way’s tense and thrill-packed run is collected in one volume!

Somehow separated from Eddie Brock, the Venom symbiote has resurfaced near the Arctic Circle – hopping from host to host with the greatest of ease and on the run from enigmatic forces with their own agenda for the elusive alien. Ravenously hungry and craving adrenaline to satiate its appetite, the symbiote seeks out people experiencing intense, base emotions such as rage, jealousy and hatred. As it cuts a bloody swath toward civilization through Canada’s northern regions, it sets its sights on a short, hairy guy with a bad temper: the X-Men’s Wolverine!

And as the action moves to New York City, Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four are forced to play damage control as not one but two bloodthirsty Venom creatures cause havoc! Heeere’s Eddie!

Collecting Venom (2003) #1-18.

In Shops: Sep 19, 2018

X-Men Red Vol.1: Hate Machine

Marvel Comics

Tom Taylor, Mahmud A. Asrar, Pascal Alixe, Travis Charest

Jean Grey is back – and recruiting her own team of X-Men!

Reborn into a world very different than she remembers, Jean gathers allies including Nightcrawler, Namor and the All-New Wolverine to combat a growing anti-mutant movement that threatens to tear down Xavier’s dream!

Jean has a vision and a plan – but first her Red squad must infiltrate a top-secret compound to save a mysterious new mutant. Avoiding guards with high-tech weapons, protestors with burning hate and gigantic mutant-killing Sentinel robots is all in a day’s work for the X-Men! But Jean’s newest recruit will be the key to the whole team’s survival as battles break out across India!

Gambit finds himself caught up in the intensifying global frenzy of mutant hate as well – but could one of Jean’s oldest friends become a deadly foe?

Collecting X-Men Red #1-5 and Annual #1.

In Shops: Sep 05, 2018