So, hey! Hi! It’s that time again! Looking ahead at comics for April! Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson will see their Quick & Easy Guide to They Them Pronouns published by Oni Press! Above is a sample of the easy going art style you’ll find in their guide. Lisa Maas’ Forward looks like a promising graphic novel from Arsenal Pulp Press. Give the list a look or two!
The “fine print”! People’s names listed in bold are either LGBT+ or supportive. Credit where credit is due – Andy Mangels because this was his idea and to Mike McDermott and Steven Leitman for their suggestions and input about several series that have been added to the list! As much as we try, sometimes a book, series, or creator is overlooked. Send us a message if that’s the case or to let us know about your work that doesn’t appear in Previews.
Oh, part two is here!
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ABSTRACT STUDIOS
MOTOR GIRL: NO MAN LEFT BEHIND Vol 2 TP $15.99 Page 256
Terry Moore
Samantha has a lot to fight for: Her junkyard is under invasion from shape-shifting aliens and Mr. Walden, a government contractor determined to catch them. 
Meanwhile, Libby is pressuring Sam to have a lifesaving operation that could be the end of Mike, Sam’s invisible friend. The choices aren’t simple for a courageous woman determined to protect the helpless and leave no man behind! Destined to become a classic, this trade paperback collects the final five issues of Terry Moore’s critically acclaimed series about courage and loyalty! (OFFERED AGAIN) FEB180961
STRANGERS IN PARADISE XXV #3 $3.99 Page 256
Terry Moore
Katchoo’s hunt for Stephanie, a Parker Girl on the run, takes her to the Florida Keys and a hair-raising visit with Stephanie’s… hmm, how do we put this… eccentric family. Meanwhile, Francine grows restless with Katchoo’s extended absence and begins to suspect she might need help. FEB180960
ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT
PRINCELESS RAVEN YEAR 2 #7 LOVE AND REVENGE $3.99 Page 262
Jeremy Whitley and Xenia Pamfil
When you sail with the same crew of people across a big body of water, you can’t get away from them. Now several of the relationships that have developed are coming to a fever pitch and with nowhere to go, things are about to get serious. And no relationship is more fraught than Raven and Ximena. At this point the two of them are bound to either kiss or fight. Which one will it be? FEB180977
AFTERSHOCK
ANIMOSITY #14 $3.99 Page 270
Marguerite Bennett and Rafael de Latorre
Betrayal! Jesse is kidnapped by a traitor she trusted and loved. Sandor follows the bloody trail to the dreaded Walled City, where the remains of human civilization reign in terrible power-and attempt to rebuild the world for humans only. From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett with artwork by Rafael De Latorre. FEB18102
ANIMOSITY EVOLUTION #6 $3.99 Page 270
Marguerite Bennett and Eric Gapstur
Conspiracies tighten around Adam and his companions as a bloody interspecies gang war explodes in the City by the Sea. From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett with artwork by Eric Gapstur. Animosity: Evolution is an exciting new series that expands upon this already amazing world! FEB181029
ANIMOSITY HC Vol 1 $39.99 Page 273
Marguerite Bennett and Rafael de Latorre
Collecting Animosity #1-8 and World of Animosity #1 of the best-selling series! One day, for no reason, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. The world is plunged into chaos as the newly-intelligent Animals fight humanity, and simply fight each other, for their own life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. In the midst of the turmoil is Jesse, an 11-year-old girl, and her dog, Sandor, who is devoted to her and her protection. One year after the incident, Jesse and Sandor begin a cross-country journey to find Jesse’s half-brother, Adam, who is living in San Francisco. Don’t miss out on this fantastic hardcover collection of the series everyone has been talking about since its’ debut! FEB181034
ANIMOSITY THE RISE HC 19.99 Page 275
Marguerite Bennett and Juan Doe
“The Animals thought, spoke and took revenge. The dust has settled and the blood has dried, but a new force is rising in the West, ready to help Animal-kind seize power in the dark new world to come…” Spinning out from Marguerite Bennett’s hit new series Animosity is this special collection, illustrated by Juan Doe! Witness the devastating effects of “The Wake” and how it affected other parts of the world on that terrifying day! This hardcover edition, printed in the European Graphic Album size of 8.4 x 11.6, will be the only solo collection of this limited series ever printed. This oversized edition collects all three issues of this spin-off from the fan-favorite Animosity series. Available for the first time, and limited to 1,500 copies, as an exclusive for Local Comic Shop Day. FEB181036
COLD WAR #3 $3.99 Page 269
Christopher Sebela and Hayden Sherman
Hunkered down and waiting for death, the Cryonauts’ war will turn from the strange enemy lurking beyond their safe zone towards each other. As they struggle for control and try to dig up answers, family man John and the elusive LQ’s lives from the past will unfold in this nightmare future, starting everyone down a path towards the ones behind the bloody curtain. From Chris Sebela, writer of Blue Beetle, Kiss/Vampirella and Evolution, and Hayden Sherman, artist of The Few and John Carter The End, comes the story that had to be told at AfterShock! FEB181026
ALTERNATIVE COMICS
CHAINMAIL BIKINI ANTHOLOGY OF WOMEN GAMERS $20.00 Page 278
Hazel Reed Newlevant, M. K. Reed, Jane Mai & Various
An anthology of comics by and about female gamers. Forty artists contributed comics about the games they’re passionate about, from video games to table-top role-playing to collectible card games. Explore the real-life impact of entering a fantasy world, how games can connect us with each other and teach us about ourselves.
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COMICS FOR CHOICE SC $25.00
Various writers and artists
Comics for Choice is anthology of comics about abortion. As this fundamental reproductive right continues to be stigmatized and jeopardized, over sixty artists and writers have created comics that boldly share their own experiences, and educate readers on the history of abortion, current political struggles, activism, and more. Lawyers, activists, medical professionals, historians, and abortion fund volunteers have teamed up with cartoonists and illustrators to share their knowledge in accessible comics form. FEB181046
ARCHIE
ARCHIE #30 $3.99 Page 276 Page 291
Mark Waid, Ian Flynn, and Audrey Mok
It’s the run-up to the most important event in the gang’s lives-prom! Who’s going with who? Who’s not going with whom? And how will Archie end up tanking the whole night? FEB181115
BETTY AND VERONICA VIXENS #5 $3.99 Page 289
Jmie L Rotante and Eva Cabrera
The Vixens encounter a familiar face that knows about their secret and wants in-but are they ready to bring on new members? Plus, someone from Toni’s past re-emerges and needs the Vixens’ help. FEB181118
JUGHEAD THE HUNGER #5 $3.99 Page 288
Frank Tieri, Pat Kennedy, and various
Welcome home, Jughead Jones! After months of being on the run as a fugitive, something brings our favorite hamburger eating wolfman back to Riverdale-and that something is an out-for-blood Reggie! Will good ol’ Jug survive this battle of the werewolves? FEB181110
RIVERDALE #12 $3.99 Page 288
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and various
From Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and the writers of the new CW series Riverdale, this ALL-NEW, ongoing comic series features stories set in between episodes of the new CW TV series Riverdale. FEB181114
VAMPIRONICA #2 $3.99 Page 288
Greg Smallwood and Megan Smallwood
New ongoing series! The smartest student at Riverdale High uncovers Veronica’s secret. Will he lend a helping hand or try to drive a stake through her heart? FEB181107
ARSENAL PULP PRESS
FORWARD GN $18.95 Page 300
Lisa Maas
Forward is a life-affirming LGBTQ graphic novel about two women, both of whom are unable to move “forward” and put the pieces of their lives back together. Still in pain years after a horrible breakup, Rayanne diligently buries herself in her work. Aside from work, she has her cat. And other than her cat, she has her crushes: crushes that she prides herself on being able to resist. Ali is still feeling lost and numb almost a year after the death of her wife. Then one ordinary day something extraordinary happens: she is ambushed by her attraction to another woman that is both invigorating and fantastically inappropriate. Funny, moving, and full of heart, Forward is a novel that explores the parameters of second chances and the tricky emotions of grief, fear, vulnerability, and desire. FEB181131
BLACK MASK
BILLIONAIRE KILLERS #2 $3.99 Page 303
Matteo Pizzolo and Soo Lee
What’s the difference between a freedom fighter and a terrorist again? Asking for a friend. FEB181177
THE WILDS #3 $3.99 Page 288 Page 302
Vita Ayala and Emily Pearson
Awakening in captivity, Heather realizes that she is at the mercy of monsters worse than the Abominations. She uncovers horrifying secrets in the dark underbelly of Medical Central, which could shatter what is left of human society. Out in the wild, Daisy has traveled to The Pit to say a final goodby to a fellow Runner, but finds herself besieged by a horde of Abominations the likes of which have never been seen. FEB181174
BOOM
ADVENTURE TIME #75 $4.99 Page 322
Mariko Tamaki, Zachary Sterling, and various
Final issue! Follow the story of Ooo from the past, present, and future in this oversized final issue! At the wedding of Jake’s granddaughter, Jake, Finn, and the residents of Ooo reminisce on the long path that took them here, remembering friends, enemies, and those who fall somewhere in between. Ryan North, Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb return! FEB181241
ADVENTURE TIME ORIGINAL GN: THUNDER ROAD Vol 12 $14.99 Page 322
Jeremy Sorese and Zachary Sterling
Marceline starts feeling restless and comes across a motorcycle gang of storm clouds. Marceline sets off on the open road with her new friends but things take a turn when she realizes that the storm clouds might be taking things a bit too far when it comes to their pranks. Luckily, the answer comes from an unexpected source who just happened to be trailing the clouds… for research, of course. FEB181248
GIANT DAYS #37 $3.99 Page 322 Page 320
John Allison, Max Sarin, and Liz Fleming
Introducing your girlfriend to your family can be difficult, but it’s much worse when that girlfriend is
Ingrid.
GIANT DAYS TP EXTRA CREDIT $14.99 Page 320
John Allison, Jenn St-Onge, and Caanan Grall
College is a time of trials and tribulations, and not all of Esther, Susan, and DaisyX’s made it into the main Giant Days series of college shenanigans. Head back to school with Esther, Susan, and Daisy in this collection of shorts and bonus material from the Eisner Award-nominated series Giant Days. Experience the X”universally belovedX” terror Desmond Fishman, the magic of London at Christmas, and that one unfortunately unforgettable experience of the girlsX’ first music festival. Features a special “what-ifX” story in which Susan, Esther, and Daisy never became friends! FEB181234
LUCY DREAMING #2 $3.99 Page 317
Max Bemis and Michael Dialynas
Lucy dreams herself into the world of the dystopian novel that’s currently all the rage at her school–but instead of being the hero, she’s the villain of this particular story. FEB181221
LUMBERJANES #49 $3.99 Page 321
Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh, and Dozerdraws
On a rainy day at camp, the Lumberjane scouts have to make their own fun. For some, that means board games and books. For others, it’s finding a labyrinth of secret underground tunnels under the camp. Leads into next month’s oversized Anniversary issue! FEB181239
LUMBERJANES TO MAX ED HC Vol 4 $39.99 Page 321
Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh, and Carey Pietsch
When the High Council comes to camp for inspection, it’s all Lumberjanes and magic kittens on deck to rescue the Grand Lodge from a marauding roc, while (hopefully) keeping them from finding out about the mysterious goings-on back at camp. Don’t miss out on The New York Times best-selling and multiple Eisner Award-winning series written by Shannon Watters and Kat Leyh (Super Cakes), with stories illustrated by Ayme Sotuyo, and Carey Pietsch (Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift). Collects Volumes 7 and 8 of the ongoing series into a deluxe hardcover edition. FEB181235
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #26 $3.99 Page 311
Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo
After the shocking events of the last issue, Lord Drakkon’s victory seems assured–unless the Rangers can find a way to team up with another team of Power Rangers they’ve never met before! FEB181198
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS 2018 ANNUAL #1 $7.99 Page 310
Kyle Higgins, Dylan Burnett, and various
Featuring fan-favorite teams from across the Power Rangers universe — Dino Charge, RPM, TimeForce, Ninja Steel, Dino Thunder — the entire fabric of reality is under threat as Drakkon invades! FEB181195
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS ARCHIVE Vol 1 TP $19.99 Page 310
Fabian Nicieza, Scott Lobdell, and Ron Lim
Experience the morphinominal, remastered collection of the original Power Rangers comics from Marvel, Image, Papercutz, and Hamilton Comics — all collected in one volume for the first time ever! Based on the TV series that started a revolution and written by Fabian Nicieza and Scott Lobdell, you can now experience all the Ranger action and adventure of the 1990s. This volume chronicles Mighty Morphin Power Rangers , the Alien Rangers saga, and Power Rangers: Zeo. FEB181201
STEVEN UNIVERSE ONGOING #15 $3.99 Page 324
Grace Kraft and Rii Abrego
Garnet takes Steven on a solo mission.
CHAPTERHOUSE
FANTOMAH SEASON 2 #4 $1.99 Page 331
Ray Fawkes and Soo Lee
On the run for fear of the harm she might bring to her loved ones, Paz Galle-gos must aid or avenge the innocent wherever they are harmed, thanks to her terrifying alter ego, Fantomah. Paz’s sinister compulsion has led her to a series of tragic forest fires with seemingly supernatural origins. Now she finds herself face-to-face with two agents of the wicked Mister Lord; the superhuman Chemical Man, and a monstrous new opponent. Meanwhile, Dr Destine and Rugged are on Fantomah’s trail, but are they friends or foes? Find out in this spine-tingling final issue! FEB181321
FREELANCE SEASON 2 #4 $1.99 Page 331
Andrew Wheeler and Juan Samu
The adventures of one of Canada’s original heroes continue in a new era! While Tasha and Sidika plummet towards certain doom, the assassin Sabre has infiltrated a secret community of superpowered scientists with murder on his mind. Only Lance Valiant is strong enough to stop him, but as the secrets of their own shared past begin to unravel, can he do what needs to be done to stop his relentless opponent? Find out in this action-packed final issue! FEB181322
D.E.
AGENT 47 BIRTH OF HITMAN #6 $3.99 Page 344
Christopher Sebela and Jonathan Lau
Diana Burnwood has settled into her new role as a handler for the International Contract Agency, learning the ropes of her job, helping arrange hits on high-profile targets. Agent 47, finally free of the Institute, begins to build a life as a freelance assassin. When Diana is tasked with assisting her hitman in taking out the same target as 47 has been hired to kill, these two lives will finally intersect in an explosive finale. FEB181375
DEJAH THORIS #3 $3.99 Page 346
Amy Chu and Pasquale Qualano
The Princess of Mars faces off against the Jeddak of Thurd in a deadly game of Jetan in order to win her team back. FEB181402
GREEN HORNET #2 $3.99 Page 348
Amy Chu and German Erramouspe
The new Green Hornet embarks on her journey to become a hero and faces a threat unlike any she’s ever faced before. FEB181414
JEEPERS CREEPERS #1 $3.99 Page 340
Marc Andrekyo and Kewber Baal
Grad student Devin Toulson is writing his dream thesis on Myths in American History, but when his research takes him on a journey reaching back centuries, Devin finds something horrifying. Something that crosses cultures, locations, and eras. Something that returns for a bloody feeding every 23 years. Will this young man’s investigation uncover simply an urban legend or will he come face to face with an immortal monster that has terrorized humanity from the shadows since man first walked the country? FEB181358
LEGENDERRY RED SONJA #3 $3.99 Page 350
Marc Andrekyo and Igor Lima
Red Sonja and the crew of the Nautilus attempt to bury a deadly element that could be used as the most shocking weapon they have ever seen when an old nemesis arrives to exact revenge! FEB181431
RED SONJA #16 $3.99 Page 352
Amy Chu, Erik Burnham, and Carlos Gomez
Here it is, at last, the battle that’s been brewing back and forth across the centuries: Red Sonja vs. Kulan Gath for the fate of Meru! The wizard is more powerful than he’s ever been, but Sonja is joined by some unexpected allies… the city of Shamballah will shake in this fight to the finish — Hell or Hyrkania ends here! FEB181447
SHADOW/ BATMAN HC $24.99 Page 342
Steve Orlando and Giovanni Timpano
The World’s Greatest Mystery. The World’s Greatest Detective. They can barely stand each other, so how will they possibly deal with the World’s Greatest Evil? What legacy can two of the world’s most enduring icons of justice leave once they discover an ancient evil has been living inside the world they protect for centuries. Can Batman and the Shadow save the world without destroying it in the process? Writer Steve Orlando (Batman/The Shadow, Justice League of America) and artist by Giovanni Timpano (The Shadow, Transformers) unite to tell an instantly classic tale of noir, mortality and generational heroes and villains. FEB181369
SHEENA #8 $3.99 Page 354
Marguerite Bennett and Christina Trujillo
Betrayal and heartache await Sheena as she wakes to find herself captured by the vicious head of Cadwell Industries. To her horror, she’s not the only one taken captive! With no weapons to defend herself and no chance of escape, Sheena is forced to make a terrible choice–to save one friend’s life at the expense of another. FEB181459
DIGITAL MANGA
CLEAR SKIES GN Vol 1 $12.95 Page 356
Akira Sugano and Etsumi Ninomiya
Obinata Taiga, editor of a science fiction magazine, one day discovers there’s a new addition to the family! Out of the blue, his older sister’s married, and his new brother-in-law is Shu Asuo, one of the authors he edits and a high school classmate. Taiga’s dead set against it, but then his sister suddenly disappears! Because of that Taiga ends up taking care of his little brothers, and living with Shu! (OFFERED AGAIN) FEB181481
CLEAR SKIES GN Vol 2 $12.95 Page 357
Akira Sugano and Etsumi Ninomiya
Taiga’s sister, who is also Shu’s wife, is still MIA. The two are slowly becoming more comfortable living as roommates, but Taiga can’t contain his growing feelings. He has been secretly pining for Shu since high school. Yet, the objective of his affection has never been farther away. Just when it appears that all hope is lost, Taiga makes a shocking discovery. Somehow Shu and Shima aren’t officially married!? Two people’s suppressed feelings are finally coming together in this emotional climax! (OFFERED AGAIN) FEB181482
LOVEHOLIC GN Vol 1 $12.95 Page 358
Toko Kawai
Meet 27-year-old Nishioka who is a selfish and irresponsible yet talented young photographer living on his own in the world. Then there’s Matsukawa, a man working for an advertisement agency, who infallibly makes Nishioka’s work a smash hit. At first glance, these two look like they don’t get along, but underneath it all there’s actually a burning love for each other. (OFFERED AGAIN) FEB181483
LOVEHOLIC GN Vol 2 $12.95 Page 358
Toko Kawai
Daisuke Matsukawa and the up-and-coming young cameraman Kentaro Nishioka have developed from comrades who work well together into friends who are called lovers. But even though he’s sexy, the shy Nishioka is also obstinate and naughty. Poor Matsukawa has no idea where this love affair is headed. (OFFERED AGAIN) FEB181484
DRAWN & QUARTERLY
MOOMIN MYMBLE & LITTLE MY HC $16.95 Page 358
Tove Jansson
The treasured children’s classic, lovingly back in print! In this excellent companion to D+Q’s hugely successful Moomin series, Tove Jansson presents a delightful book for all ages in a very intricate and elaborately designed book, complete with Moomin die-cuts on every page. This books is a “lost classic” from the 1950s and has been unavailable in North America for over half a century. (OFFERED AGAIN) FEB181489
DANGEROUS JOURNEY HC $16.95 Page 358
Tove Jansson
Published for the first time in North America, and the last picture book completed by world-renowned Tove Jansson, The Dangerous Journey is a beautifully illustrated and delightfully quirky journey through Moominvalley. Susanna is bored with her life-she craves adventure when there is none to be had. But when a new pair of glasses appears in front of her, she gets an opportunity to live the bold life that she has always longed for as her surroundings are transformed into a dark and sinister landscape.Take this fantastical journey to Moominvalley and never look back. FEB181488
MOOMIN BEGINS A NEW LIFE GN $9.95 Page 359
Tove Jansson
When a charismatic prophet comes to town, the residents of Moominvalley are easily convinced to follow his doctrine for true happiness. Intrigued by their friends and neighbors’ lifestyle changes, the impressionable Moomins find themselves attempting to adopt the teachings of their new spiritual leader. But the freer they get, the more miserable they feel. Moominvalley’s state of divine chaos is further complicated by the prophet’s well-intentioned decree to free all of the jail’s inmates. Moomin Begins a New Life is an eccentric all-ages adventure from the acclaimed Finnish cartoonist Tove Jansson that explores the appeal of self-transformation and the pursuit of happiness.
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MOOMIN COMPLETE TOVE JANSSON COMIC STRIP HC Vol 1 NEW PRINT $24.95 Page 359
Tove Jansson
Tove Jansson is revered around the world as one of the foremost children’s authors of the twentieth century for her illustrated chapter books regarding the magical worlds of her creation, the Moomins. The Moomins saw life in many forms but debuted to its biggest audience ever on the pages of world’s largest newspaper the London Evening News, in 1954. The strip was syndicated in newspapers around the world with millions of readers in 40 countries. This is the first volume of Drawn & Quarterly’s reprint of the entire strip drawn by Jansson. (OFFERED AGAIN) FEB181494
MOOMIN ON THE RIVIERA GN $9.95 Page 359
Tove Jansson
As springtime dawns in Moominvalley and the first northern crocus opens, Moominpappa and Snorkmaiden, glamorized by the prospects of movie stars and gambling, insist the whole family take a trip down to the Riviera. Reluctantly Moomin and Moominmamma agree to go along, and the Moomins set off on a grand adventure, complete with butlers, luxury shops, indoor swimming pools, and duels at dawn. With their innocent curiosity about everything, the Moomins prove the perfect foil for the cynical, world-weary residents of the Riviera. (OFFERED AGAIN) FEB181491
WHO WILL COMFORT TOFFLE A TALE OF MOOMIN VALLEY HC $16.95 Page 358
Tove Jansson
This is the timeless, magical tale of the wistful wallflower, Toffle, who is too shy to speak to anyone and too fearful of the world he is watching from afar. Lonely and sad, Toffle runs away from home and watches the magical cast of Moominvalley celebrate and enjoy life. This is the glorious reprinting of the classic children’s book, complete with a loving translation by acclaimed British poet, Sophie Hannah. (OFFERED AGAIN) FEB181490
EUREKA PRODUCTIONS
GRAPHIC CLASSICS: AFRICAN AMERICAN GN Vol 22 $17.95 Page 363
Langston Hughes, Afua Richardson, and various
African-American Classics presents 23 stories and poems by America’s earliest black authors, illustrated by contemporary black artists, including Florence Lewis Bentley’s “Two Americans,” adapted by Alex Simmons and Trevor Von Eeden; NAACP founder W.E.B. Du Bois’ “On Being Crazy,” by Kyle Baker; Langston Hughes’ “The Negro,” by Stan Shaw and Afua Richardson; Zora Neale Hurston’s short play “Filling Station” by Arie Monroe and Milton Knight, and many more. (OFFERED AGAIN) FEB181539
FANTAGRAPHICS
BREAD AND WINE $14.99 Page 365
Samuel R Delaney and Mia Wolff
Bread and Wine is black, gay science fiction writer Samuel R Delaney’s autobiographical graphic novel, drawn by Mia Wolff, about how he met a homeless man, Dennis, who became his partner.
LION FORGE
ASTONISHER #6 $3.99 Page 387
Alex De Campi and Pop Mhan
After Magnus escapes the mental facility with the help of Sasha and Adila, the three take refuge with FBI agent Charles Cleaver. A big mistake on Magnus’s part leads to a chase around the city at the hands of Drew, Magnus’s own brother, who wants to recapture Magnus and the knowledge inside his mind. FEB181651
KINO #5 $3.99 Page 388
Alex De Campi and various
Alistair Meath, a.k.a. KINO, is brain dead. Or at least that’s what Aturo’s computers say. Inside Meath’s mind is a swirling of horrific mind bending layers all fighting to make sense. Is Meath one step closer to escaping his virtual prison? Or just digging himself deeper into the madness? FEB181653
ONI/ LIMERENCE PRESS
QUICK & EASY GUIDE TO THEY THEM PRONOUNS GN $7.99 Page 398
Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson
Archie, a snarky genderqueer artist, is tired of people not understanding gender neutral pronouns. Tristan, a cisgender dude, is looking for an easy way to introduce gender neutral pronouns to his increasingly diverse workplace. The longtime best friends team up in this short and fun comic guide that explains what pronouns are, why they matter, and how to use them. They also include what to do if you make a mistake, and some tips-and-tricks for those who identify outside of the binary to keep themselves safe in this binary-centric world. A quick and easy resource for people who use they/them pronouns, and people who want to learn more! FEB181690
SUBLIME
FINDER: YOU’RE MY DESIRE DELUXE ED GN Vol 6 $14.99 Page 418
Ayano Yamane
Pain and pleasure collide when a sophisticated underworld boss crosses paths with a naive photographer hell-bent on bringing him down! This deluxe edition includes never-before-released material as well as a double-sided color insert and special cover treatment! Photographer Takaba Akihito takes on a risky assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld. When he captures its leader — the handsome, enigmatic Asami Ryuichi — in the crosshairs of his viewfinder, Takaba’s world is changed forever. After being held prisoner in Hong Kong, Akihito Takaba is finally brought home to Japan by his lover Ryuichi Asami. But once again, the feisty photographer escapes Asami’s grasp! It’s not long, though, before Akihito becomes ensnared in a stalking incident and again sees Asami’s darker side. Will he chase the scoop or the man he’s not quite ready to admit he’s attracted to? FEB181785
TITAN
SEA OF THIEVES #2 $3.99 Page 430
Jeremy Whitley and Rhoald Marcellius
Written by Jeremy Whitley and illustrated by Rhoald Marcellius. Explore and raid across the treacherous Sea of Thieves with this epic story based on the action-adventure multiplayer game from Rare Studios due for release in early 2018 on Xbox One and Windows 10! Voyaging to far islands in search of legendary buried treasure, our heroes will face rival thieves, the wrath of undead hordes guarding their riches, and the worst that the vast sea has to offer! FEB181826
TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
MATT BAKER ART OF GLAMOUR HC $39.95 Page 440
Jim Amash and Matt Baker
In the early 1940s, Matt Baker became of one the earliest African-American comic book artists. But it wasn’t the color of his skin which made him such a significant figure in the history of the medium. Imagine Dave Stevens or Adam Hughes working in the ’40s, drawing a new story every month, and you’ll have a good idea of Matt Baker’s place in the industry throughout his career. Yet few of today’s comic book fans know of the artist or his work, because he died in 1959 at the young age of 38, just as the Silver Age of Comics was bringing in a new generation of readers. (OFFERED AGAIN) FEB181875 [Amash includes excerpts of interviews in which a couple of people mention Baker having been gay. It isn’t discussed at great length though.]
VAULT
HEATHEN #7 $3.99 Page 452
Natasha Alterici
Freyja arrives at Odin’s keep to find it all but destroyed in a fit of rage perpetrated by the god king himself. She strikes up a philosophical debate, in hopes of buying Brynhild more time. Meanwhile, an ocean storm threatens Aydis and the pirate crew. [This issue is resolicited.] FEB181921