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This month’s art is by Babs Tarr from the Overwatch Tracer London Calling mini series written by Mariko Tamaki and coming from Dark Horse.
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DARK HORSE
BARBALIEN RED PLANET #2 $3.99 Page 92
Tate Brombal and Gabriel Hernandez Walta
With a borrowed face, shapeshifting Martian hero Barbalien explores the gay night scene and a buried part of himself. But his fractured identity takes another hit when he comes into conflict with his new friends, his fellow police officers, and the murderous lunatic who followed him to Earth. Origin story for Barbalien. OCT200294
CRITICAL ROLE VOX MACHINA ORIGINS III #1 $3.99 Page 76
Matthew Mercer, Jody Houser, and Olivia Samson
The good life never lasts. After paying off their debt to Drez Vina, Vox Machina enjoy a week in Westruun’s lap of luxury. But that costs coin, which has a bad habit of running out. So to keep themselves in the black (and the taverns, and the brothels) they agree to join an underground fighting ring. But before they can bash their way to cash, their attention is snagged by the case of a missing child. Prepare to jump back into the fray with series III of
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NORSE MYTHOLOGY #3 $3.99 Page 88
Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell, and various
On Loki’s suggestion, the gods of Asgard make a deal with a master builder to build a great wall-and the price is great: Freya, the sun, and the moon are at stake, and it seems like the gods may lose the bet. OCT200277
ORVILLE #4 HEROES $3.99 Page 91
David Goodman and David Cabeza
A storybook hero appears surprisingly real when she arrives to liberate the peaceful Okudum from their Nazh overlords. But heroism requires sacrifice, and the price of freedom may prove costly indeed-for the people of this world and the crew of the Orville. Written by The Orville executive producer David A. Goodman! OCT200292
OVERWATCH TRACER LONDON CALLING #1 $3.99 Page 74
Mariko Tamaki and Babs Tarr
Tracer’s time as an Overwatch agent is up. Five years after the ratification of the Petras Act, she now tends to small-scale crimes as a part-time hero. But when a punk-rock omnic named Iggy shows Tracer the dire living conditions that have been forced upon London’s omnics, Tracer becomes determined to help in any way possible-even if it puts her back in the crosshairs. A new series based on one of the world’s most popular games, Overwatch! OCT200240
STRANGER THINGS D&D CROSSOVER #2 $3.99 Page 80
Jody Houser, Jim Zub, and Diego Galindo
With Will “the Wise” rescued from the Upside Down, the party is finally back together again, but each kid has been affected by their struggle to save their town from real monsters. Mike strives to get Will and the others back into Dungeons & Dragons with the hope that they can find some normalcy in playing their favorite game. OCT200249
STRANGER THINGS SCIENCE CAMP #4 $3.99 Page 81
Jody Houser and Edgar Salazar
The science-focused summer camp Dustin is attending has been besieged by a sinister figure wearing a menacing Einstein mask. While the camp counselors themselves debate what to do to keep the kids safe, Dustin and Suzie round up a crew of kids to get to the bottom of the mystery and protect themselves!
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You can read DC’s full solicitations here!
AQUAMAN #66 $3.99 Page 15
Andy Lanning, Ron Marz, Miguel Mendonca, and Marco Santucci
Endless Winter chapter four! The icy tendrils of Frost King’s global grip extend all the way to the bottom of the Seven Seas! Can Arthur and Mera convince a ferocious collective of Fire Trolls to emerge from the Earth’s very core to save Atlantis from its frozen imprisonment? And in our look to the past, the unlikely team of heroes gets more than they bargained for when they face off against the Frost King for the very first time! 1020DC016
AQUAMAN VOL 4 ECHOES OF A LIFE LIVED WELL $19.99 Page 68
Kelly Sue DeConnick, Jordan Clark, Miguel Mendonca, Robson Rocha and Marco Santucci
A wedding is supposed to be a happy occasion. But for Aquaman and his allies, the wedding of the century is here-and hell follows with it. When Mera awakens from her coma, she finds herself betrothed…but not to Aquaman. The secret of the groom could spell doom for Atlantis, and it all culminates in a brawl at the altar, with wedding crashers from across the Seven Kingdoms! Acclaimed writer Kelly Sue DeConnick’s Aquaman run reaches its conclusion here! Collects Aquaman #58-65. 1020DC125
BATGIRL RETURNS OMNIBUS HC $99.99 Page 69
Gail Simone and Various
At last, DC collects the entire run of Batgirl adventures from the New 52 written by best-selling author Gail Simone!<p>In these stories, Barbara Gordon has regained the ability to walk-but as a crime-fighter she must prove herself to Batman and the other heroes of Gotham City all over again! Along the way, she’ll have to face the threat of the ruthless vigilante known as Knightfall, stop her own brother, James Gordon Jr., from wreaking havoc on the city as the Joker-inspired Killer Clown, and much more. Collects Batgirl #0-34, Batgirl Annual #1 and 2, Batgirl: Futures End #1, and more! 1020DC126
BATMAN #104 & #105 $3.99 Pages 34 & 35
James Tynion IV, Carlo Pagulayan, and Danny Miki
Ghost-Maker is living up to his spectral name as Batman scours Gotham City for any trace of him…but this deadly new vigilante is going to prove a bloody point to the Dark Knight by murdering both Clownhunter and Harley Quinn. That is, unless they kill each other first! 1020DC057
Batman battles Ghost-Maker in the no-holds-barred, bloody conclusion of this epic tale…winner take Gotham City! And the outcome is not what you’re expecting! The future of Gotham City and the fate of Clownhunter hang in the balance! 1020DC061
BATMAN ANNUAL #5 $5.99 Page 36
James Tynion IV and James Stokoe
The riveting new vigilante known as Clownhunter was a breakout star of The Joker War, but what’s the tragic origin of this teenage assassin? How did his parents die at the hands of The Joker, and is there a place for him in the evolving Gotham City? Can there be redemption for the infamous Clownhunter? This epic tale reteams writer James Tynion IV and artist James Stokoe, the storytellers behind the definitive Clownhunter tale from Batman: The Joker War Zone #1! 1020DC064
BIRDS OF PREY HERO HUNTERS TP $29.99 Page 73
Gail Simone, Paulo Siqueira, James Raiz, and Nicola Scott
Gail Simone’s beloved run on Birds of Prey continues with a whole new status quo! As Black Canary leaves the team, the rest of the Birds, joined by some new recruits, take on a number of missions and battle a new adversary, Spy Smasher, who will do anything to get them to work for her. Plus, a run-in with Black Alice, and an encounter with the Dark Knight! Collects Birds of Prey #96-103., 1020DC133
CATWOMAN #28 $3.99 Page 55
Ram V and Fernando Blanco
Apparently taking down the mob, straightening out some crooked cops, and gaining control of Alleytown is not enough for Selina. She’s also taken it upon herself to make sure the streets of her newly adopted home are safe for the group of stray kids she’s taken under her wing-and she’s going to do it by teaching them to steal the streets back for themselves! Introducing: Catwoman and the Strays! 1020DC101
DCEASED DEAD PLANET #6 $3.99 Page 37
Tom Taylor, Trevor Hairsine, and Gigi Baldassini
The remaining heroes of the DC Universe are stuck between Hell and a hard place! With the Justice League racing against the clock to create a cure, the cruel masters of the southern garden are determined to wipe all anti-life from the planet. Just when you didn’t think it could get worse…the war to save Earth takes a devilish new direction! Trigon is coming to end the world as Hell is long due its payment in souls! 1020DC066
HARLEY QUINN AND THE BIRDS OF PREY #4 $5.99 Page 62
Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti
There was no way Harley was going to make it out of Gotham City without coming face to face with The Joker…and just as she’s taken all his money, he’s determined to take something that means even more to her! This will be the most harrowing gauntlet of Harley’s life, and she-and you-are not ready for it! 1020DC115
JINNY HEX SPECIAL #1 $4.99 Page 29
Magdalene Visaggio and Gleb Melnikov
Jinny Hex stars- in her first solo adventure-and she’s ready and raring to go! Bursting out of the pages of Young Justice, this fan-favorite gal is heading back home to take care of some unfinished business! Hoping to take some time off from Multiverse conflict, Jinny reconnects with some old friends and family. But that all goes out the window when a new foe called Three-Eyed Jack transports her town back to the Old West. Now it’s up to Jinny to face off with this super-powered gunslinger and save her town! But Jinny’s about to learn that some threats are closer to her heart than expected. 1020DC050
JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK VOL 4 A COSTLY TRICK OF MAGIC $19.99 Page 78
Ram V, James Tynion IV, and Various
Welcome to the Other Place, where the Upside-Down Man rules, and where the odds are bleakly stacked in his favor. As Justice League Dark descends, Wonder Woman taps into the darkest recesses of her power, and Zatanna has more than just cards up her sleeve. With the team in turmoil, Detective Chimp, Doctor Fate, and Man-Bat will do anything to save their teammates-even turn to the man they swore never to trust again: John Constantine! And while Zatanna may have a spell to ensure victory…there’s always a price. Collects Justice League Dark #20-28. 1020DC143
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES #12 $3.99 Page 64
Brian Michael Bendis and Ryan Sook
The battle for New Krypton is on! This powerhouse issue features the Legion confronting the greatest challenge of any era! With New Krypton on the verge of destruction at the hands of one of Jon Kent’s deadliest foes, the young hero may have to make the ultimate sacrifice to save his friends, his family, and his heritage-but it could lead to the start of a monumental new chapter in the future of the DC Universe! Long live the Legion! [Hopeful to see some LGBTQ Legionnaires again!] 1020DC118
NUBIA REAL ONE TP $16.99 Page 47
L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smith
Nubia has always been a little bit…different. As a baby she showcased Amazon-like strength by pushing over a tree to rescue her neighbor’s cat. But despite her having similar abilities, the world has no problem telling her that she’s no Wonder Woman. And even if she were, they wouldn’t want her. Every time she comes to the rescue, she’s reminded of how people see her: as a threat. Her moms do their best to keep her safe, but Nubia can’t deny the fire within her, even if she’s a little awkward about it sometimes. Even if it means people assume the worst. When Nubia’s best friend, Quisha, is threatened by a boy who thinks he owns the town, Nubia will risk it all-
her safety, her home, and her crush on that cute kid in English class-to become the hero society tells her she isn’t. From the witty and powerful voice behind A Blade So Black, and with endearing and expressive art by Robyn Smith, comes a vital story for today about equality, identity, and kicking it with your squad. 1020DC085
THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE returns soon.
TALES FROM THE DARK MULTIVERSE CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #1 $5.99 Page 30
Steve Orlando and Mike Perkins
When the Anti-Monitor’s deadly grudge match with the Multiverse was finally foiled, there was only one Earth left! But which Earth? That was crucial to what would happen next. In one timeline, Earth-1’s Superman stopped the Superman of Earth-2 from going into final battle, but in the Dark Multiverse, it’s Jor-L of Earth-2 who survives, changing the landscape for all that follows. When Surtur comes looking to crush all life, the beleaguered heroes jump into their next big battle, jumping from one Crisis to the next but will the last days of the Justice Society of America play out differently if Green Lantern Alan Scott can step into the darkness? 1020DC052
TALES FROM THE DARK MULTIVERSE WONDER WOMAN WAR OF THE GODS #1 $5.99 Page 32
Vita Ayala and Ariel Olivetti
The realms of the gods have been turned upside down and inside out, on the verge of engulfing Earth and its people. Only one hero stands to defend it: Wonder Woman! But that is another world and another story. Behold the mirror image of this tale taking place in the Dark Multiverse, with a Wonder Woman who is ready to destroy it all! Cursed by the evil goddess of magic, Hecate, our beloved Diana has become a weapon of vengeance ready to tear down any god or superhero that stands in her way. Will Earth and its heroes survive her might? Or are they doomed to worship the dark princess of the Amazons for the rest of eternity?! 1020DC054
TEEN TITANS ENDLESS WINTER SPECIAL #1 $3.99 Page 17
Andy Lanning, Ron Marz, Jesus Merino, and Marco Santucci
Endless Winter chapter six! Crush, Roundhouse, Kid Flash, and Red Arrow embark on a bonding exercise with new partners from the original New Teen Titans: Donna Troy and Beast Boy? Everyone’s limits will be tested as they brave the challenges of holiday shopping in Manhattan! And then, the city is buried in snow! When they discover a teen whose powers are triggered by the extreme cold, the team must decide if this new arrival is a future hero or villain. And in the past, Black Adam battles the Frost King with devastating consequences. 1020DC021
WONDER WOMAN #768 & 769 $3.99 Pages 39 & 40
Mariko Tamaki, Rafa Sandoval, and Jordi Tarragona
It’s Wonder Woman versus Deathstroke-winner take all! When the newly incarcerated Maxwell Lord turns up mortally wounded in his prison cell, Wonder Woman and Etta Candy are on the case to track the would-be killer. But as the trail heats up, so too does the danger- when Deathstroke the Terminator shows up, you know there’s trouble! Can Diana stop the king of all bounty hunters and his god-killer daggers, or will this godly bounty be just another trophy for Slade Wilson? 1020DC069
The trail of Maxwell Lord’s would-be killer has brought Wonder Woman face to face with her newest, deadliest foe! Liar Liar is back and ready for round two against the woman she blames for her damaged relationship with her father. But Diana has learned a thing or two since their last encounter, and this time our hero is headed straight into the heart of Liar Liar’s sick delusions. It’s the final chapter of the "Saga of Lords," and you won’t want to miss it! 1020DC072
WONDER WOMAN VOL 3 LOVELESS TP $17.99 Page 92
G. Willow Wilson and Various
The Year of the Villain arrives for Wonder Woman as Lex Luthor visits the Cheetah and gives her everything she needs to slake her thirst with Diana’s blood once and for all-specifically, the mythological sword called the God Killer! But for Diana, even though her fabled bracelets are shattered, her will broken, is Wonder Woman…defeated? Must a world without love be one without our hero? Wonder Woman is forced to discover a new way to fight in this collection, written by award-winning author G. Willow Wilson! Collects Wonder Woman #74-81. 1020DC166
VERTIGO/ YOUNG ANIMAL
DREAMING WAKING HOURS #5 $3.99 Page 58
G. Willow Wilson and Nick Robles
After his escape to the waking world went terribly awry, Ruin finds himself face to face with his creator, Dream…and Dream is not happy. Is there any force in this world that could stop him from unmaking his most unpredictable creation? 1020DC108
FAR SECTOR #9 $3.99 Page 59
N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell
Jo’s investigation into the conspiracy at the heart of the City Enduring takes her to Platform Solid Ground, an alien farmland where most of the City’s food comes from. But what the headstrong Green Lantern discovers there shakes even her to the core as Far Sector’s thrilling threads of murder and machinations build to a fever pitch. 1020DC109
HELLBLAZER RISE AND FALL #3 $6.99 Page 61
Tom Taylor and Darick Robertson
In this final issue…it’s absolute rapture. 1020DC114
IDW/ TOP SHELF
CANTO II HOLLOW MEN #4 $3.99 Page 121
David M. Booher and Drew Zucker
Canto is alone-without his companions for the first time in his quest to find a cure for his people’s slowing clocks. Before him stands a great set of stairs that he must ascend. But without the help of his friends, will he be strong enough for what waits at the top of the steps? Find out in the next chapter of Canto’s journey! OCT200448
LOCKE & KEY SANDMAN HELL & GONE is on a bi-monthly schedule and returns next month.
CANTO II HOLLOW MEN #4 $3.99 Page 121
David M. Booher and Drew Zucker
Canto is alone-without his companions for the first time in his quest to find a cure for his people’s slowing clocks. Before him stands a great set of stairs that he must ascend. But without the help of his friends, will he be strong enough for what waits at the top of the steps? Find out in the next chapter of Canto’s journey! OCT200448
MARVEL ACTION SPIDER-MAN #2 $3.99 Page 115
Sarah Graley, Stef Purenins, and Philip Murphy
Something smells funny at Oscorp School of Technology, and it’s not just the slop they serve in the lunchroom! But if Spidey’s going to get to the bottom of things, he’ll have to figure out who his friends are… and who has something to hide! A tangled web will be weaved in this adventure from writers Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins and artist Philip Murphy. OCT200432
STAR WARS ADVENTURE #4 $3.99 Page 123
Michael Moreci and Megan Levens
Join the Wookiees of Kashyyyk for part one of a special Life Day celebration! Plus, an exciting adventure featuring a beloved bounty hunter!OCT200452
THEY CALLED US ENEMY SPANISH ED NOS LLAMARON ENEMIGO $19.99 Page 134
George Takei & Various, and Harmony Becker
The New York Times Bestseller, now in Spanish! En estas impactantes memorias en formato de novela grafica, el actor/autor/activista George Takei rememora sucesos imborrables de su infancia en los campos de concentracion en America. En 1942, bajo ordenes del presidente Franklin D. Roosevelt, cada persona de ascendencia japonesa en la costa oeste fue capturada y enviada a uno de diez “centros de reubicacion”, a cientos o miles de millas de sus hogares, donde permanecerian durante anos bajo vigilancia armada. Nos llamaron Enemigo es la historia en primera persona de Takei sobre esos anos detras de una alambrada de puas. ?Que significa ser americano? ?Quien puede determinarlo? Cuando el mundo esta en tu contra, ?que puede hacer un solo individuo? Para contestar a estas preguntas, George Takei se une a los escritores Justin Eisinger y Steven Scott y a la artista Harmony Becker en el recorrido de toda una vida.
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TMNT ONGOING #112 $3.99 Page 125
Sophie Campbell and Jodie Nishijima
Michelangelo takes to the airwaves as tensions in Mutant Town grow! New mutants have grievances with both the Turtles and the Mutanimals as both groups plan for the future. Plus Casey Jones returns! OCT200460
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COMMANDERS IN CRISIS #3 $3.99 Page 57
Steve Orlando and Davide Tinto
The Crisis Command interrogates a ticking clock corpse! But how can heroes save a world without empathy? First they have to figure out how to save it within themselves, as Nina Next, the incredible science hero Frontier, takes John Doe Empathy out on the town… to discuss their secrets. OCT200190
DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #4 $3.99 Page 59
James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds
How can a journalist ethically report on a story that they know can’t possibly be true? As packages with proof of impossible stories keep arriving on one reporter’s doorstop, sent by a mysterious entity known only as Q, one reporter must find the answer themselves. OCT200196
DIE VOL 3 GREAT GAME $16.99 Page 51
Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans
In the world of Die, the players are now real players. Countries are their pieces, and the board threatens to run red with blood. Who is the Queen, and who are pawns? Who’s playing to win? Who’s forgotten what they’re playing for? And what will they do when they’re reminded of the real stakes? The critically acclaimed dark fantasy smash hit goes epic in its third volume. Collects Die #11-15. OCT200073
GETTING IT TOGETHER #3 $4.99 Page 61
Sina Grace, Omar Spahi, Jenny Fine & Various
Sam and Jack’s BFF-dom deteriorates, Lauren’s band Nipslip teeters on the verge of a breakup right before their most important gig, and everyone’s dealing with the poor decisions they made while drunk. Add to that, Sam’s coworker Tim generously blesses the group with gifts of the psychedelic kind. What could go wrong? With another oversized issue bursting with extra story pages… a whole lot! OCT200201
HOME SICK PILOTS #1 $3.99 Page 40
Dan Watters and Caspar Wijngaard
In the summer of 1994, a haunted house walks across California. Inside is Ami, lead singer of a high school punk band–who’s been missing for weeks. How did she get there, and what do these ghosts want? Expect three-chord songs and big bloody action that’s Power Rangers meets The Shining (yes, really). OCT200017
MONSTRESS TALK-STORIES #2 $3.99 Page 65
Marjorie M. Liu and Sana Takeda
Once again bridging the gap between the fifth and sixth arc (which resumes January 2021), Part Two of MONSTRESS: TALK-STORIES follows Maika as she opens up to Kippa and recounts an important day from her childhood in Thyria. OCT200215
RAT QUEENS #24 $3.99 Page 66
Ryan Ferrier, Moritat and Casey Silver
What good is a funhouse if it doesn’t shatter bonds and torture souls? As the realm continues to spiral into anarchy in the wake of the Void, the Rat Queens begin the final stages of their ultimate quest–one which reaches the madness of their minds. OCT200218
MARVEL
BLACK CAT #1 $3.99 Page 13
Jed MacKay and C.F. Villa
The car in black is back! Feeling lucky? Knull’s attack on Earth interrupts the Black Cat’s latest heist, and if you know Felicia, you know that’s a problem. So the Cat and her crew aim to steal something of greatest value to both Knull and Earth’s hope of survival. You’ll have 
to pick up this issue to find out what! This issue guest-stars the X-Men! Captain America! And Doctor Strange! OCT200527
CHAMPIONS #3 $3.99 Page 68
Eve Ewing and Simone Di Meo
The Champions are on the run! Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man, Nova and Ironheart race to stay one step ahead of C.R.A.D.L.E., but someone keeps leaking their location, and they’re running out of places to hide. With a spy in their midst and their allies locked up in a disturbing correctional school, they’ll turn to the one adult they know they can still trust. APR200959
DOCTOR APHRA #7 $3.99 Page 85
Alyssa Wong and Ray-Anthony Height
Hired by Domina Tagge, Aphra sets her sights on a mysterious piece of tech that could shift the balance of the galactic civil war. Her hunt takes her to Corellia and to Sana Starros’ doorstep! But Aphra’s not the only one on Corellia with an eye on the tech! OCT200677
DOCTOR APHRA VOL 1 FORTUNE AND FATE $15.99 Page 115
Alyssa Wong and Marika Cresta Cresta, Marika
The rogue archaeologist returns with a new crew and a new mission! With the Rebel Alliance on the run after their defeat at the Battle of Hoth, it’s never been a more dangerous time for outlaws and scoundrels. But after a string of bad luck and near escapes, Doctor Aphra is back on the job — hunting the score of a lifetime that’s too good to pass up. To find the cursed Rings of Vaale, Aphra will need a crew of treasure hunters the likes of which the galaxy has never seen! But Ronen Tagge, heir to the powerful Tagge family, also has his eyes on the prize. Do Aphra and her team stand a chance at gaining fortune and glory? Or could there be a traitor in their midst? Collecting issues #1-5 (2020). OCT200712
DAWN OF X TP VOL 11 $17.99 Page 110
Ed Brisson, Tini Howard, Zeb Wells, Flaviano, Marcus To, Stephen Sogivia, and others
Chaos reigns in the Dawn of X! The New Mutants know it’s tough adjusting to gaining mutant powers — they’ve been there — and they’re ready to help, no matter how weird and dangerous things may get! But what if a new mutant’s awakening is downright nightmarish? Elsewhere, London is burning, and Captain Britain is torn as the country of her birth goes to war with Krakoa! Can Excalibur survive being caught between two worlds? Meanwhile, the Hellions can barely keep from killing one another, let alone take on deadly threats which is bad news when the Goblin Queen herself, Madelyne Pryor, returns. And she’s mad as hell! Plus: When Omega Red seeks amnesty on Krakoa, Wolverine investigates his bitter foe’s motives — and what he discovers is pure horror! Collecting New Mutants 
(2019) #10-11, Excalibur (2019) #10, Hellions #2-3 and material from Wolverine (2020) #1. OCT200708
ETERNALS #2 $3.99 Page 22
Kieron Gillen and Esad Ribic
Thanos vs Ikaris! In the heart of a city driven mad by time! Eternals live eternally. One is dead. They handle it well. No, they don’t. They handle it badly. Eternal revenge is a dish best served forever. OCT200543
EXCALIBUR #16 $3.99 Page 37
Tini Howard and Phil Noto
The sword is sheathed! The team is left changed in the aftermath of X of Swords and some things lost cannot be replaced. OCT200570
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #9 #3.99 Page 52
Al Ewing and Juan Cabal
Everyone thought he was dead. They were wrong. Now Peter Quill journeys through a mythic world on the other side of our reality. But is he still Peter Quill or is he the legendary Star-Lord? Get ready for a Guardians tale unlike any you’ve ever seen before – as the clock starts ticking for the last stand. OCT200603
IMMORTAL HULK #41 & 42 $3.99 Pages 62 & 63
Al Ewing, Joe Bennett, Adam Gorham, and Rachel Stott
The rematch everybody wanted — but not like this! The Hulk is broken, friendless and hunted. In every way, he’s a shadow of his former self but there’s nothing like the real Thing. [One of the supporting cast is trans.] OCT200633
At the year’s end, costs are counted — by Jackie McGee, Eugene Judd…and Samuel Sterns. All the Leader’s plans have finally come 
together in what may be his greatest triumph. But is that enough or will the One Below All claim his due? OCT200635
IMMORTAL HULK TP VOL 8 KEEPER OF THE DOOR $15.99 Page 107
Al Ewing and Joe Bennett
Follow the Leader! The Hulk’s archenemy has set his sights on infiltrating the green behemoth’s friend group in preparation to enact his nefarious, long-fomenting plans. But can the Leader push the immortal Hulk beyond his breaking point? Meanwhile, when Bruce Banner first came to Shadow Base, he was cut up into pieces and stored in jars — but he was only the second test subject. The first subject has just been freed! Plus: Some time ago, an outside force entered Bruce Banner’s system. The Devil Hulk says it’s the Green Scar. The Green Scar says it’s the Devil Hulk. They might both be wrong! But now, deep in Banner’s mind, something is reaching through the Green Door — and it wants to hurt Banner badly. And the Devil Hulk takes that personally. Al Ewing’s best-selling, Eisner Award-nominated story continues! Collecting issues #36-40. OCT200704
MAGNIFICENT MS. MARVEL #17 $3.99 Page 70
Saladin Ahmed and Minkyu Jung
Someone has betrayed Ms Marvel! Dum Dum’s C.R.A.D.L.E. agents have finally cornered Kamala — and they’re acting on a tip from someone she trusts. Ms. Marvel won’t escape this encounter unscathed — especially since the employee-eating super villain Monopoly has opened up shop in Jersey City! OCT200646
MARAUDERS #16 $3.99 Pages 39
Gerry Duggan, Ben Percy, and Stefano Caselli
Red revenge! The Black King did wrong. Now he must pay. OCT200573
MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #21 $3.99 Page 46
Saladin Ahmed and Marcelo Ferreira
The climactic conclusion of the Ultimatum Saga! Ultimatum’s master plan is in motion and it’s way bigger than you expect. Nearly everyone in Miles’ orbit and beyond is affected and needs to get in on the battle. And if this issue is the battle, next is the war! OCT200587
NEW MUTANTS #14 $3.99 Page 35
Vita Ayala and Rod Reis
Lost in the shuffle! On the edge of Krakoan society, the New Mutants are loose in the Wild Hunt! Going big, blowing things up, and combining powers to see who gets crowned king of the mountain. But something lurks in the trees, something old and hungry and its favorite prey is young mutants. OCT200568
POWER PACK #2 $3.99 Page 55
Ryan North and Nico Leon
The Pack in prison? Okay, so maybe it’s illegal for minors to fight crime in costume, dispensing vigilante justice as they see fit. But not if they have a mentor! Then it’s totally fine! So now all the Pack need is an adult willing to let them do whatever they want. It’s a voyage (or at least a two-page spread) across the Marvel Universe to find a mentor! But what if everything doesn’t go smoothly? The Power Pack faces adversity, betrayal and more in this Alex-narrated issue! MAR200936
STRANGE ACADEMY #6 $3.99 Page 71
Skottie Young and Humberto Ramos
What happens when the students of Strange Academy face the ancient evil order called the Hollow in the swamps of New Orleans? Nothing good, that’s for sure! The students have stepped too far out of their element — now what price must they pay? OCT200647
X-FACTOR #5 $3.99 Page 33
Leah Williams and David Baldeon
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