Here’s the second half of the May’s comics and trades you might want to check out. From Dark Horse Neil Gaiman, P Craig Russell with help from others begin the adaptation of Gaiman’s Norse Mythology. DC’s cult favorite Manhunter returns in a mini series with Marc Andreyko and look also a $1 reprint of Manhunter #1.
Saying there’s a lot of uncertainty and anxiety in the world right now is the epitome of an understatement. As this is being typed all non essential business in Illinois where I live have just closed until April 7th, per the order of Governor Pritzker two days ago, and it could possibly be later if these drastic measures don’t sufficiently flatten the curve of Covid-19’s spread. Please do everything you can to keep yourself safe and minimize your risk of infection and unknowingly passing it along to your loved ones, friends, family, and others who are at greater risk.
Part one of the Previews list covering comics, trades, and graphic novels from publishers such as Boom, Archie, DE, small press, and indies is here! Look for yaoi and yuri manga there!
People’s names listed in bold are either LGBT+ or supportive. Credit where credit is due – Andy Mangels because this was his idea and wrote many such lists and to Mike McDermott and Steven Leitman for their suggestions and input about several series that have been added to the list! Notice something missing that should be on the list? Please send a message!
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DARK HORSE
ELFQUEST STARGAZERS HUNT #4 $3.99 Page 104
Wendy Pini, Richard Pini, and
Skywise the stargazer is gone, lost within the vastness of trackless space. His daughter, the fabulous Jink, sets out on her own quest to find him and return 
him to the elves’ Star Home. She has no idea where or why he fled, but she knows where to begin her search for answers: the World of Two Moons, her father’s birthplace. Here the Wolfriders still make their forest abode, and here Jink hopes to find guidance from Skywise’s other daughter, Yun, not to mention Leetah and Cutter’s rambunctious second son. MAR200312
NORSE MYTHOLOGY #1 $3.99 Page 88
Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell, & Various
#1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman and Eisner Award-winning comics legend P. Craig Russell breathe new life into the ancient Norse stories by taking readers through the creation of the Nine Worlds to the epic origin and adventures of Thor, Odin, and Loki all the way to the end of life-Ragnarok. Having previously written about deities in American Gods and The Sandman, Gaiman teams with Russell to finally bring readers to follow the northern gods in their own setting in this comic book adaptation of the hit novel! MAR200264
DC
AQUAMAN #60 $3.99 Page 20
Kelly Sue DeConnick, Robson Rocha, and Daniel Henriques
Mera wakes up from her coma more powerful than ever before…but finds her kingdom in absolute peril! Meanwhile, with Ocean Master hell-bent on kidnapping the infant Princess Andy to assert his power, Aquaman takes his daughter on the run–as far away from the water as he can manage! [Jackson Hyde has been appearing for several issues now.] MAR200517
AQUAMAN VOL 3 MANTA VS MACHINE $17.99 Page 68
Kelly Sue DeConnick & Various, Robson Rocha & Various
“Year of the Villain” strikes Aquaman as Black Manta and his Mecha Manta invade Amnesty Bay with one target in mind: Aqualad! It’s land versus sea in a battle of titanic proportion! But which side will Jackson Hyde choose–his mentor or his father? Then, Aquaman encounters a new crisis when Mera unexpectedly goes into labor…and things don’t look good for the queen of Atlantis. Collects Aquaman #53-57 and Aquaman Annual #2. MAR200613
BATGIRL #47 $3.99 Page 21
Cecil Castellucci and Robbie Rodriguez
Knock knock! Who’s there? The Joker. The Joker who? The Joker who’s here to have a nice chat with Barbara Gordon! Don’t miss this devastating tie-in to “Joker War”! MAR200519
BATGIRL VOL 7 ORACLE RISING $19.99 Page 69
Cecil Castellucci and Carmine Di Giandomenico
Eager to prove himself as a guardian for the criminals of Gotham City, Killer Moth has set his sights on taking out one of Gotham’s finest heroes…Batgirl! But Lex Luthor has already beaten him to it–he’s brought Oracle back online. Oracle makes her move to confront the creator who abandoned her…Batgirl! With Oracle calling the shots in Burnside, Batgirl must figure out how to survive her nightmare opponent. Collects Batgirl #37-44. MAR200614
BATMAN #94 & 95 $3.99 Page 10
James Tynion IV and Guillem March
The Designer’s machinations have left Batman’s life in tatters! Gotham City’s ambitious rebuilding has skittered to a halt as new powers are rising to shape its destiny–and Batman is powerless to stop them! With no Alfred or Bat-Family to lean on, the Dark Knight stands alone against the ascendance of his greatest adversary! MAR200498
It was always going to come to this. The Clown Prince of Crime and the Dark Knight Detective go head-to-head for the last time. The Joker has never wanted to win before, he’s never wanted his battle with Batman to end, but now his motivation has shifted. He has decided that one way or another, this will be the final chapter to their story. “Joker War” begins here! MAR200500
BATMAN SECRET FILES #3 $4.99 Page 25
James Tynion IV, Vita Ayala, Mariko Tamaki & Various, Sumit Kumar & Various
Spinning out of the pages of Batman! Discover the origins and motivations behind the cabal of assassins who have come to Gotham to stop Batman from enacting his plans to save the city–including Deathstroke, Cheshire, Merlyn, and the new threats of Mr. Teeth and Gunsmith. What brought this team together, and who is frightening enough to boss Deathstroke around? It’s five killer tales from five killer creative teams in this can’t-miss issue! MAR200527
CATWOMAN VOL 3 FRIEND OR FOE $16.99 Page 72
Joelle Jones, Fernando Blanco, and various
Eisner Award-nominated writer/artist Joelle Jones continues her landmark series as Selina Kyle reconnects with her criminal roots! Lex Luthor’s “Year of the Villain” gift to Catwoman is revealed, and while she wants to remain on the side of good, some habits are too hard to break, and some treasures too tempting. Selina finally has the key to everything Raina Creel wants–and Catwoman is going to get it first. Which all sounds dandy in theory, but Creel has come too far and put up with too much humiliation from Catwoman to let her win again. Will Catwoman come out the other side as a hero…or villain? Collects Catwoman #16-21. MAR200626
DC SUPER HERO GIRLS WEIRD SCIENCE TP $9.99 Page 15
Amanda Deibert, Yancy Labat & Various
The Super Hero Girls are back in a brand-new adventure! It’s science fair time at Metropolis High, and the DC Super Hero Girls are all very excited–except for Zee Zatara. Magic is her life, and science seems so dull in comparison. When she tries to help her friends with their projects, things keep going wrong. Is her magic causing their science to go haywire? MAR200508
DOLLAR COMICS MANHUNTER #1 2004 $1.00 Page 65
Marc Andreyko, Jesus Saiz, and Jimmy Palmiotti
Federal prosecutor Kate Spencer reinvents herself as the new Manhunter in this thrilling issue! MAR200602
GEN LOCK #7 $3.99 Page 31
Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Hendry Prasetya
Chase and the rest of team gen:LOCK power up the holons to face down Sycorax one last time! Osaka’s fate lies in the mechanized hands of our five heroes, but can they withstand the destructive might of the Shogunate? Don’t miss this final miniseries issue! MAR200538
GREEN LANTERN 80TH ANNIVERSARY 100 PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR #1 $9.99 Page 8
Geoff Johns, Mariko Tamaki, James Tynion IV, Sina Grace & Various, Ivan Reis & Various
In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil could ever escape their sight! The Green Lanterns are celebrating 80 years of keeping the DC Universe safe. Join us to see tales of all of the universe’s most legendary Green Lanterns: Alan Scott, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner, Jessica Cruz, Simon Baz, and appearances from other cosmic favorites! A legendary lineup of creators including Geoff Johns, Peter J. Tomasi, Jeff Lemire, Ivan Reis, and others will be keeping the galaxy glowing bright! MAR200488 / MAR200489 (Nicola Scott cover shown)
HARLEY QUINN #73 $3.9 Page 33
Sam Humphries and Sami Basri
Los Angeles turns on everyone eventually, and now it’s turned on Harley Quinn! As she discovers more about the death of her friend, she decides it’s time to leave town–but the wrestling league she almost considered a family won’t let her go! She’s hit on a big conspiracy–and it just might kill her! MAR200541
JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #2 $3.99 Page 35
James Tynion IV, Ram V., and Kyle Hotz
“The Parliament of Life” concludes–as the world burns! The villain at the dark heart of the war between the parliaments stands revealed as Anton Arcane! Zatanna lies wounded, her destiny now in jeopardy. Doctor Fate, Wonder Woman, and Animal Man must form an uneasy alliance with Abigail Arcane and the Floronic Man to protect humanity’s fate. Betrayals and twists abound, with repercussions for the very future of the Justice League Dark! MAR200545
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES #7 $3.99 Page 39
Brian Michael Bendis and Ryan Sook
Jonathan Kent, intergalactic fugitive! The United Planets is less than thrilled with the decision to bring Superboy a thousand years into the future to protect the past. Planet Gotham is under siege. Ultra Boy’s homeworld is on the verge of all-out war. And as if that weren’t enough, new Legionnaire drama unfolds as Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy throw down over who should take on the Legion’s leadership! Plus, Brainiac 5 will reveal a secret that will make one Legionnaire quit the team–and we ask the burning question: Who is the strongest Legionnaire? Find out in the only book telling you the future of the DC Universe every month! [Hopeful to see some LGBTQ Legionnaires again!] MAR200553
LOIS LANE #11 $3.99 Page 40
Greg Rucka and Mike Perkins
The braid begins to unravel as Lois, Renee Montoya, Midnight, and Sister Clarice all come together. Now the intrepid reporter must face the reporter’s dilemma–what truths to tell, and at what cost? MAR200555
MANHUNTERS THE SECRET HISTORY #1 $3.99 Page 17
Marc Andreyko and Renato Guedes
After the revelation of Leviathan’s true identity in the pages of Event Leviathan, Kate Spencer–an earlier Manhunter–must go on a quest to uncover just how deep Leviathan’s plans go. What Kate didn’t expect is a conspiracy that goes back to the very beginnings of DC history! Unearthing the past to save the future, this is Manhunters: The Secret History! Eisner Award-winning writer Marc Andreyko returns to his classic crime-fighter in this hard-hitting miniseries that will reverberate across the DC Universe! MAR200511
SUICIDE SQUAD #6 $4.99 Page 46
Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo
The hunters have become the hunted! Task Force X is the world’s most wanted–on the run from heroes and villains alike and no closer to taking down the puppet master who’s been pulling their strings. But even if they go to ground, there’s no hiding from the World’s Greatest Detective, and it’ll take every deadly trick in their playbook for the Squad to escape the wrath of Batman! MAR200566
SUPERGIRL #42 $3.99 Page 47
Jody Houser and Rachael Stott
Deemed a threat by the U.S. military, Supergirl is now a wanted villain! General Corvid has come for our hero–and she won’t give up until Kara’s gone for good. Meanwhile, the superstorm rages stronger than ever, while hundreds remain helpless against it. Can Supergirl prove that she’s the hero the people once believed her to be? Or will she let everyone down–including herself? Find out in the pulse-pounding series conclusion! MAR200568
SUPERGIRL BEING SUPER NEW EDITION $16.99 Page 84
Mariko Tamaki, Joelle Jones, and Sandu Florea
The hit miniseries returns, in the DC graphic novels for young adults format! Kara Danvers isn’t any different from any other teenager in her hometown. Problems with school. Problems with boys. Problems with friends. But while growing pains shake up Kara’s world, a series of earthshaking events hits her 
hometown, leaving her with the choice of blending in with the crowd or being different. Being an outcast. Being super. This reimagining of Supergirl will appeal to fans of all ages and readers new and old, as the Girl of Steel flies face-first into the struggles that every teenager deals with. Collects Supergirl: Being Super #1-4 with all-new color! MAR200671
TEEN TITANS #42 $3.99 Page 50
Adam Glass, Robbie Thompson, and Bernard Chang
If there’s no more Robin and no more Mercy Hall, does that mean no more Teen Titans? With the team in tatters after their encounter with Batman, the remaining Teen Titans attempt to pick up the pieces of their lives. Is this the end of the team? MAR200574
WONDER WOMAN #757 & 758 $3.99 Page 52
Steve Orlando, Jesus Merino, and Emmanuela Lupacchino
Warmaster’s plot to destroy Wonder Woman’s family is nearly complete… but Diana has reunited with her former protege Donna Troy! Are the two of them enough to face the might of the Four Horsewomen? Or is the Age of the Amazons at an end? MAR200577
Wonder Woman puts herself on the line to save Warmaster from an ancient power–the Phantom Stranger! But Diana is out of her depth, and the Stranger’s power knows no limit! Is our hero prepared to break eternal law to save her former friend? Or is the Circle of Eternity’s judgment exactly what Warmaster deserves? MAR200579
YEAR OF THE VILLAIN HELL ARISEN $16.99 Page 87
James Tynion IV & Various, Steve Epting & Various
DC’s “Year of the Villain” leaps into its final phase as the ultimate battle between Lex Luthor and the Batman Who Laughs rages! On one side are the super-powered “Apex” Lex’s forces of injustice–Captain Cold, Oracle, Solomon Grundy, Black Manta, and Lobo–and on the other are the Batman Who Laughs’ Infected, corrupted versions of heroes Supergirl, Shazam, Blue Beetle, Donna Troy, Hawkman, and Commissioner Gordon! But where does The Joker fit in? It’s a final showdown between two of DC’s most iconic villains, all to curry the favor of Perpetua. Whoever wins will take over the Multiverse alongside her! Collects Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #1-4, plus DC’s Year of the Villain #1 and more! MAR200674
VERTIGO/ YOUNG ANIMAL
BOOKS OF MAGIC #20 $3.99 Page 68
David Barnett, Tom Fowler, and Craig A. Taillefer
If Tim and his newfound crush wish to escape the pan-dimensional pandemonium of Festival, they’re going to have to reckon with the man who’s trying to turn it to his own purposes–and heal a psychic wound that was inflicted before Tim was even born! MAR200589
DREAMING WAKING HOURS #1 $3.99 Page 13
G. Willow Wilson and Nick Robles
A new chapter in the Sandman saga begins with an all-new miniseries populated by faces both familiar and new! One of Dream’s heaviest responsibilities is the creation of nightmares-the beings that haunt our sleep and turn our thoughts toward darkness. In the form of Ruin, the nightmare of catastrophic failure, Dream was certain he’d built his next masterpiece… but Ruin can’t help but live up to his name, sending every situation into a spiral of unexpected consequences. Unfortunately, Shakespearean scholar (and exhausted new mother) Lindy has dreamed of Ruin… and in the process, she’s delivered him unto the waking world! The Sandman Universe is changing-and Hugo and World Fantasy award-winning writer G. Willow Wilson and breakout artist Nick Robles are here to welcome you! MAR200504
HOUSE OF WHISPERS #21 $3.99 Page 59
Nalo Hopkinson, Dan Watters, and Dominike “Domo” Stanton
Trapped in Guinee, the Land of the Dead, Papa Midnite and Erzulie must join forces to return to their own realms…unfortunately, their mutual foe the trickster god Ananse is in the way, and he’s eager for a rematch! MAR200590
JOHN CONSTANTINE HELLBLAZER #7 $3.99 Page 60
Si Spurrier and Aaron Campbell
How are all those poor British fishermen supposed to keep the French out of their waters? By summoning an ancient merwoman, perhaps? Of course, 
there’s the little matter of what to do with her once she’s served her purpose…and what to do about this John Constantine fellow who’s come sniffing around to find her himself. MAR200591
LOW LOW WOODS #6 $3.99 Page 56
Carmen Maria Machado and Dani
There’s a fire burning deep within the ground in Shudder-to-Think, Pennsylvania. There’s a river running through the mountains that makes you forget your life. There’s an old resort called Heaven on Earth, where a group of men like to make women forget. And there are two teenagers named Octavia and El who are determined to put an end to it all. Time is running out. MAR200585
LUCIFER #20 $3.99 Page 62
Dan Watters and Sebastian Fiumara
At last, the devil goes to hell. MAR200593
IDW/ TOP SHELF
CANTO & CLOCKWORK FAIRIES ONE SHOT $3.99 Page 149
David M. Booher and Drew Zucker
David M. Booher, Drew Zucker, Vittorio Astone, and Deron Bennett return to Canto’s world, following the brave clockwork hero as he leads his people out from their home in Arcana to find somewhere-and something-new! When Canto encounters a group of captured fairies, it’s up to him to liberate them, but can he do it without being captured himself? Find out in this one-shot bridging the hit mini-series and the second arc, coming in Summer 2020. MAR200781
GI JOE #9 $3.99 Page 160
Paul Allor and Chris Evenhuis
Dr. Mindbender’s quest to build a better battle android goes awry as he finds himself on the wrong end of their wrath. Will an unexpected Joe come to his aid or take advantage of an opportunity to deal a major blow to Cobra? [New prominent gay character.] MAR200812
MARVEL ACTION CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 $3.99 Page 135
Sam Maggs and Sweeney Boo
Go higher, further, and faster in a brand-new Marvel Action adventure!
Carol Danvers, a.k.a. Captain Marvel, has fended off an invasion of adorable fkerkens, has stopped the nefarious plots of A.I.M. to shrink (and squish!) the Avengers–but now she’ll have to put her gamer skills to the test! Trapped inside a Kree video game, nothing is as it seems as Carol comes face-to-face with truths about herself… will the strongest Avenger win it all? Or is it came over for Captain Marvel?! MAR200741
READ ONLY MEMORIES TP $17.99 Page 151
Sina Grace and Stefano Simeone
Based on the hit game, this graphic novel bridges the gap between 2064: Read Only Memories and the upcoming sequel Neurodiver! Enter a cyberpunk universe like you’ve never seen before! Santa Cruz, California. A beach town just 50 miles from Neo-San Francisco. Lexi Rivers, former detective with the Neo-San Francisco Police Department, has left the big city behind in favor of opening her own agency. Valentine’s Day. A time for celebrating love-or finding it. When a robot’s human lover goes missing, Lexi will be faced with a case unlike any she’s tackled yet, one which just might show her that not all is as it seems in this pleasant beachside community. MAR200789
TMNT ONGOING #106 $3.99 Page 143
Sophie Campbell and Nelson Daniel
The mutagen bomb’s fallout continues to affect NYC in increasingly disturbing ways. As the government struggles to come to grips with a growing humanitarian crisis, mutants start to go missing. The TMNT trace the clues to the waterfront and find something terrifying that is now living in the depths! MAR200769
IMAGE
CROWDED VOL 2 $16.99 Page 65
Christopher Sebela and Ro Stein
After escaping a televised attempt on their lives and blowing past two million bucks in their REAPR campaign, Charlie and Vita abandon Los Angeles for the desert paradise Las Vegas in search of answers. But between the human debris of Charlie’s past and the well-kept secrets of Vita’s old life, the only thing less likely than Charlie and Vita surviving their REAPR campaign is them surviving each other. Collects issues #7-12 MAR200138′
DIE #11 $3.99 Page 55
Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans
“The Great Game” part one. Half the party is ruling a whole empire. The other half is on the run. Neither has it easy. There is nothing easy in this game, especially when the stakes get shockingly real. The most epic arc of DIE begins as it means to go on: messily. MAR200057
LUDOCRATS #2 $3.99 Page 76
Kieron Gillen, Jim Rossignol, Jeff Stokely,and Tamra Bonvillain
How could we follow the startling first issue of Ludocrats? With issue two. Sometimes it doesn’t pay to overthink these things. Herein, stuff of a ludicrous and oft entertaining character happens. MAR200231
MERCY #3 $3.99 Page 76
Mirka Andolfo
The first story arc of Mirka Andolfo’s Gothic tale comes to an end. Lady Hellaine finds a love interest…or is this just a part of her machinations? Who are the ruthless “hunters,” and what are they tracking? And what’s their relationship with whatever lies in the abandoned mines? MAR200232
MONSTRESS #28 $3.99 Page 77
Marjorie M. Liu and Sana Takeda
Trapped in a burning city under siege, Kippa must survive against all the odds. MAR200236
NOMEN OMEN #7 $3.99 Page 78
Marco B. Bucci and Jacopo Camagni
“Wicked Game” part two. As Becky recovers from the rooftop clash with Taranis and his lackeys, she finally realizes it’s time to abandon her old life and embrace her magical legacy once and for all. What will happen to her friends? And how will her moms react to her sudden disappearance? MAR200238
RAT QUEENS #22 $3.99 Page 81
Ryan Ferrier, Priscilla Petraites, and Marco Lesko
“The God Dilemma” part two. No gods. No rules. All problems. Business is booming for our heroes-for-hire, but the dissolution of an ancient treaty has put Palisade in the crosshairs of a monster squad with an appetite for long nights, party fights, and wolf bites! MAR200247
SELF-OBSESSED TP $9.99 Page 58
Sina Grace
Cartoonist Sina Grace returns to his roots with his most personal and intimate work since the 2012 charmer, Not My Bag. Taking over a decade’s worth of rarely-seen strips, drawings, and essays, presented alongside a slew of all-new stories, readers will get an uncompromising look at the journey Grace has taken to living his dream, learning to love, and trying to grow up. Comes with free audiobook download! MAR200208 (OFFERED AGAIN)
SFSX (SAFE SEX) VOL 1 PROTECTION $9.99 Page 63
Tina Horn, Michael Dowling & Various
From notorious kink writer Tina Horn and featuring a diverse group of artists comes SFSX, a social thriller about sex, love, and torture. In a draconian America where sexuality is strictly bureaucratized and policed, a group of queer sex workers keep the magic alive in an underground club called the Dirty Mind. Using their unique talents for bondage and seduction, they resolve to infiltrate the mysterious government Pleasure Center, free their incarcerated friends, and fight the power! Collects SFSX issues #1-7 MAR200113
MARVEL
2020 IRONHEART #2 $3.99 Page 64
Vita Ayala, Danny Lore, and David Messina
It’s Riri Williams vs. Ironheart as Riri’s trusty A.I. companion seizes control of her armor! Can Riri get through to N.A.T.A.L.I.E. in time to stop her from making a terrible mistake? Or is Riri about to lose one of her only friends? MAR200975
AMAZING MARY JANE #8 $3.99 Page 70
Leah Williams and Carlos Gomez
The redhead with no name! Mary Jane’s homecoming is cut short when she’s the sole witness to a crime, and the suspect is known for eliminating witnesses! It’s up to MJ to bring this killer to justice, but she’s got to stay alive long enough to do it! She’s headed someplace where no one knows her face or name. She’ll have to watch her own back when trouble comes calling. MAR200993
BLACK CAT #12 $3.99 Page 77
Jed MacKay and Carlos Villa
Well, she did it this time. Black Cat stole an Iron Man armor from Iron Man, and he is not pleased. So she is on the run (fly, really) from Iron Man through Manhattan but also still on the run from the Thieves Guild. So it’s tough being Felicia Hardy right now. And it’s possible the armor wasn’t what she was stealing from Iron Man. Uh-oh. MAR201005
CHAMPIONS #2 $3.99 Page 43
Eve Ewing and Simone Di Meo
When clashing protests over the teen vigilante ban break out across Chicago, the Champions risk their freedom to protect the young protestors from overzealous C.R.A.D.L.E. agents — but Chicago’s own hometown hero, Ironheart, is nowhere to be seen. Where is Riri Williams? Why has she abandoned the Champions? And could it have anything to do with the mole in their ranks? MAR200925
CHILDREN OF ATOM #2 $3.99 Page 30
Vita Ayala and Bernard Chang
Breakout! A local prison riot is quickly turning into an escape and the only ones who can stop them are a bunch of high schoolers?! The strangest teens of all are on the case! Guest-starring the Avengers! MAR200890
DOCTOR APHRA #3 $3.99 Page 105
Alyssa Wong and Marika Cresta
The trials of Vaale! Separated from her crew, Dr Aphra finds herself in peril at the hands of Ronen Tagge’s mercenaries! Could there be a traitor in their midst? And can Aphra outwit them before the curse of the city swallows her and her new team whole? MAR201068
EMPYRE #3 $4.99 Page 7
Al Ewing, Dan Slott, and Valerio Schitti
The tag-team action comes home! Wakanda is the battleground – as the Avengers and the FF unite to prevent a Vibranium-powered threat to all life as we know it! A long-lost Avenger returns to active duty – but will that be enough to turn the tide? And in space, interstellar intrigue threatens the fragile Kree/Skrull alliance…and the repercussions might just doom planet Earth! MAR200838
EXCALIBUR #11 $3.99 Page 38
Tini Howard and Marcus To
Blood of the changeling! The Citadel has committed an act of war and Excalibur must respond. While they lick their wounds deep in Otherworld, Apocalypse takes steps toward his ultimate goal. MAR200915
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #5 $3.99 Page 93
Al Ewing and Juan Cabal
Moondragon is a hero. With her wife at her side, she came to our reality from a dimension of heroes – to save us all from evil. But our reality already had a Moondragon, and she can’t be a hero all the time. The Dragon of the Moon has returned and it won’t leave until it’s fed on a soul. Didn’t we say it could always get worse? MAR201043
IMMORTAL HULK #35 $3.99 Page 84
Al Ewing and Butch Guice
The war with the Minotaur is over — and a grateful humanity knows who saved them all. Can Shadow Base come out of the shadows? Can the world believe in Bruce Banner? Can there be a happy ending… for the Immortal Hulk? [One of the supporting cast is trans.] MAR201021
MAGNIFICENT MS MARVEL #45 $3.99 Page 44
Saladin Ahmed and Minkyu Jung
The anti-teen-hero task force, C.R.A.D.L.E., is scouring Jersey City to apprehend its young protector, Ms. Marvel. But C.R.A.D.L.E. isn’t the only problem on Kamala’s plate – several of her family members support the new law, and if they discover her secret identity, it’s game over for Ms. Marvel. MAR200928
MARAUDERS #11 $3.99 Page 39
Gerry Duggan and Stefano Caselli
The Queen is dead! The Marauders…the Hellfire Trading Company…all of Krakoa is reeling from the death of Kate Pryde. MAR200916
MILES MORALES SPIDER-MAN #18 $3.99 Page 46
Saladin Ahmed and Carmen Nunez Carnero
Ganke. Barbara. Judge. Lana. Mr. Sumida. Rio. Jeff. Miles knows he has to help people as Spider-Man, so he’s ready to live as an outlaw. But is he ready to do it without the support of someone he loves? Who’s with Miles, who’s against him, and who’s side are you on? MAR200933
MORBIUS #7 $3.99 Page 75
Vita Ayala and Marvelo Ferreira
Morbius is on the trail of mayhem…but a certain vampire hunter seems to be following the same clues. What happens when Blade comes face-to-face with the monster that is Morbius? MAR201002
NEBULA #4 $3.99 Page 90
Vita Ayala and Claire Roe
Thrown into a gladiatorial arena, Nebula must fight for her life! And as Nebula’s memories of her childhood begin returning to her…she may not like what she finds. Plus, the very first meeting between Nebula and Thanos revealed! MAR201034
NEW MUTANTS #11 $3.99 Page 37
Ed Brisson and Flaviano
Helping young mutants in crisis ain’t all sunshine and rainbows — and recently, it’s been downright nightmarish. But maybe the NEW MUTANTS’ luck is changing. MAR200909
NEW WARRIORS #2 $3.99 Page 46
Daniel Kibblesmith and Luciano Vecchio
Flashback foes-day! The new New Warriors are trapped with the Original Warriors’ first and fiercest foes…Psionex! Or are they? Night Thrasher and the OG crew have to save the new kids from certain doom, but another enemy is lurking in the shadows. PLUS: How’d Night Thrasher get the band back together anyhow? From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space to the Darkforce dimension itself — find out in the latest extreme installment of New Warriors! MAR200932
POWER PACK #2 $3.99 Page 47
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. Maybe. 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? What if there’s conflict and events? The Power Pack faces adversity, betrayal and more in this Alex-narrated issue! MAR200938
RUNAWAYS #33 $3.99 Page 92
Rainbow Rowell and Natacha Bustos
The Runaways descend into one of the most terrifying Marvel Universe locations ever: high school! It goes better for some than others. For those who don’t think high school is an authentic Marvel Universe location, you will agree that who shows up at the end is a very authentic Marvel guest star! MAR201042
STRANGE ACADEMY #3 $4.99 Page 48
Skottie Young and Humberto Ramos
Doyle Dormammu, head of the class? Anyone who has been to New Orleans knows that it’s a magical place, but the students of STRANGE ACADEMY are about to see it firsthand. Their first field trip as a class shows them a city (and the stakes of what they’re living) in ways that light a fuse that is going to blow up in a big way. MAR200939
STRIKEFORCE #9 $3.99 Page 94
Tini Howard and German Peralta
Battle royale on Monster Isle! It’s a death match of no-holds-barred sports entertainment — at the center of King Deadpool’s Monster Island! Strikeforce 
finds themselves divided between their mission to contain the dangerous Vridai and the sweet, sweet taste of competitive victory. Can this team of misfits stay together long enough to complete their mission? MAR201045
X-FACTOR #2 $4.99 Page 31
Leah Williams and David Baldeon
Dance of death! The team gets their first case — investigating the disappearance of a mutant dancer at a prestigious ballet academy…in the Mojoverse!
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X-FORCE #11 $3.99 Page 40
Benjamin Percy and Joshua Cassara
Red Dawn! After taking on the Flower Cartel, Logan has brought back valuable intel to the mutant CIA. The non-treaty nation of Russia is working to undermine Krakoa — and may be aligned with Xeno. Beast wants Colossus on their side as the first drumbeats of war begin to sound. MAR200917
X-MEN #11 $3.99 Page 21
Jonathan Hickman and R B Silva
The trees are killing the children! MAR200872