Pride month is behind us now but there are several comics and graphic novels of special note coming out in September! Joe Glass’ and Vince Underwood’s The Miracles is coming in oversized issues from Comics Experience! Sainted Love by Steve Orlando and Giopota is a time travelling adventure story featuring a male couple fighting bigots! Look for the three parter from Vault! Trans writer and comic shop owner LaShawn Colvin passed away suddenly last October before her Beautiful Soldiers series could become available in comic shops. Beautiful Soldiers will now see print by Scout Comics which also publishes Death Drop Assassin that sees #2 in September.
There’s a tribute to Matthew Shepard by Leslea Newman and Brian Britigan which is published by Abrams Comic Arts. Coming from Andrews McMeel is Out Side, an anthology featuring stories by 29 trans and non binary creators. Archie Comics is putting out a Madam Satan special that looks to be fun — in an Archie sort of way. Queer In Asia by the creator Seven offers a “portrait of a [gay] Chinese youth in search of love and meaning.” This oversized book is from Black Panel Press. I read the story last year and Seven’s story is very intimate and challenging.
And there’s quite a lot more to the list so please take a few moments to peruse and hopefully find things to pique your interest!
Looking for comics from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse, and IDW? You’ll find them over here in part two.
Credit where credit is due – Andy Mangels because this was his idea and wrote many such lists and to Mike McDermott for his 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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ABLAZE
MIGHTY BARBARIANS #6 $3.99 Page 227
Michael Moreci and Giuseppe Cafaro
They’re barbarians. They loot, they plunder, they conquer. That’s what they do, and they do it aloneX until now. The team is fully assembled. The orbs are fully collected. The showdown is fully barbaric. Kull and crew take the fight to the strongest enemy any of them has ever encountered, and they won’t stop until their worlds are saved or there are none left standing! But lurking around every corner is always a bigger, trickier foe. Before The Avengers, The Justice League, The X-Men, before it all stood The Mighty Barbarians! JUL230976
TRAVELING TO MARS #10 $3.99 Page 228
Mark Russell and Roberto Meli
Nominate for two Eisner Awards:
Best New Series: Traveling to Mars, by Mark Russell and Roberto Meli (Ablaze)
Best Writer: Mark Russell, Traveling to Mars (Ablaze), One-Star Squadron, Superman: Space Age (DC); The Incal: Psychoverse (Humanoids)
“One of my favorite books. I can’t recommend it enough.” comicsbeat.com
“If you’re a fan of The Martian or Not All Robots, then you’ll want to check out Traveling to Mars” youpromisedmecomics.com/
“Thoughtful, meaningful, caring story “capesandtights.com
“a series that’s going to not just deliver some laughs but also very well might tug at heart strings.”graphicpolicy.com
“It’s beautiful. It’s smart and intelligent, quirky and humorous. It delicately holds all those wonderful nuances fans of Russell’s writing will quickly recognize, but it all feels elevated as if it were dogma. The art is equally brilliant.” blakesbuzz.substack.com JUL230985
ABRAMS COMICS ARTS
ALWAYS MATT TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW SHEPARD $22.99 Page 272
Leslea Newman and Brian Britigan
A poignant tribute to the life of Matthew Shepard and his legacy in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, published on the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Always Matt is an emotional yet ultimately hopeful look at the progress that’s been made, as well as the work that still continues, in advocating for the dignity and equality of all people. Without shying away from the pain and tragedy of his death, moving, lyrical prose and minimalist line drawings present a celebration of his incredible life. JUL231284
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
PARKER GIRLS #10 $3.99 Page 274
Terry Moore
It’s the Final Issue of Parker Girls and tech billionaire Zackary May reveals he now has control of 75% of the world’s satellites, then presents a list of demands to keep them turned on! While governments scramble, Tambi and the Parker Girls stage an all out assault on May’s secret location to stop him before he brings civilization to its knees. Don’t miss the exciting conclusion of this action-packed limited series from the creator of Strangers In Paradise, Motor Girl, and Serial! JUL231291
AFTERSHOCK
BULLS OF BEACON HILL TP $17.99 Page 186
Steve Orlando and Andy MacDonald
Doctor Christopher Boldt has everything he ever wanted: A successful career as a surgeon, a supportive and loving boyfriend, and an overload of hype on his rumored run for Boston City Council. But there’s one problem – it’s all held up by a lie. For years, Chris has been hiding in plain sight, desperate not to be connected to his father, Orin Paige, one of Boston’s most notorious gangsters. Until now, Chris has been able to live with the secret. And Chris’s father has been just as happy to deny any connection to his queer son, who he sees as a liability in the mob world. Now, Chris’s political aspirations have put father and son on a collision course. A collision course bathed in blood. From Eisner and GLAAD Award-Nominated writer Steve Orlando and artist Andy MacDonald, comes a story of family secrets and violent retribution. This collection contains the entire series, issues #1-5. JUL230869
AHOY COMICS
PROJECT CRYPTID #1 $3.99 Page 276
Paul Cornell, Mark Russell, Grant Morrison, PJ Holden & Jordi Perez
New AHOY anthology series, featuring Bigfoot, Yetis, Nessies, Jersey Devils, and more! AHOY presents a deep dive into all things cryptid, legendary, tall tale, and fanciful, written by some of your favorite writers. Issue 1 features Mark Russell’s Yeti and Paul Cornell’s Mongolian Death Worm. Also: to celebrate AHOY’s fifth anniversary, all books from Sep-Nov feature an epic multi-writer prose story-starting here, with a 7-page opening chapter by Grant Morrison! 0723AH42
SECOND COMING TRINITY #6 $4.99 Page 276
Mark Russell, Richard Pace, and Leonard Kirk
Heartbreaking final issue of the series that’s ‘incredibly empathetic, thoughtful, and – in the right places – deeply funny’ (Comics Beat). Sheila and Sunstar must make some tough decisions, ones that will change not only their lives but their son’s life as well. It’s never easy to say goodbye… Also featuring bonus stories and illustrations, including a new chapter of the AHOY fifth anniversary prose serial. 0723AH431
SECOND COMING TP TRINITY $19.99
Mark Russell, Richard Pace & Leonard Kirk
You welcomed Jesus with open arms inSecond Coming. You marveled at his return inSecond Coming: Only Begotten Son. Now the book that turned the comics industry upside-down with ‘quite a bit of humor…[and] a lot of heart’ (The New York Times) is back for its third act. Written and co-created by 2022 Eisner winner Mark Russell,Second Coming: Trinityfinds Jesus Christ, the Son of God, tackling his biggest challenge in 2000 years: babysitting a child with super powers! Meanwhile, his roommate-the superhero called Sunstar-faces his greatest enemy, and his own guilt, in a court of law. It’s “The Nanny” meets The Bible-with a superpowered baby! Collects all six issues of the miniseries. 0723AH432
ANDREWS MCMEEL
OUT SIDE TRANS & NONBINARY COMICS SC $16.99 Page 284
Various
In this vibrant and affirming comics anthology, 29 trans & nonbinary comic artists share their personal journeys of self-discovery and acceptance. Equal parts encouraging, comforting, and life-affirming, The Out Side is a love letter to the trans and nonbinary community, designed to inspire anyone who may be struggling with their own identity and to help educate those who seek greater understanding. JUL231358
ARCHIE
BIG ETHEL ENERGY TP VOL 3 $17.99 Page 291
Kheryl Brown-Ahmed and Siobhan Keenan
Ethel is hard at work on her journalistic venture in Riverdale, writing a history of her beloved hometown. She’s learning so much about the place she once called home-and not just about its landmarks! Ethel learns some heart-wrenching truths about Ms. Grundy’s personal life, and in doing so is tasked with special request on behalf of her favorite teacher. She’s determined to give Ms. Grundy the fairytale ending she deserved-but what about her own love life? It’s clear that Moose is interested, but is Ethel ready to settle down or see what options are out there for her? Before she can truly make up her mind, she must confront a part of her past she’d rather leave behind: her relationship with Jughead. JUL231386
CHILLING ADVENTURES: MADAM SATAN HELL ON EARTH $3.99 Page 290
Eliot Rahal and Riccardo Federici
After Madam Satan waged war on Baxter High, Hell descended upon earth, and even she isn’t safe. Madam Satan seeks refuge from the forces of Lucifer in a random suburban home and who she meets there is surprising. But is this powerful person a friend or foe? And can the two of them work together to summon Eldritch Terrors and stop Satan’s rampage?
JUL231384
AWA
RUMPUS ROOM #1 $3.99 Page 304
Mark Russell and Ramon Rosanas
Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Russell returns to AWA with his latest dark satire, with art by Ramon Rosanas. Meet Bob Schrunk, technocrat billionaire, collector of bad art, and victim of a hideous skin condition that can only be treated with a highly illicit and definitely not FDA-approved face cream that must be…harvested. From human beings. Bob isn’t unfair, though. He’s happy to let his guests select who will be next to be sent from the Rumpus Room to their doom. There’s just one thing Bob doesn’t know: One of his current guests is an undercover cop-and she’s carrying a concealed gun. 3AW446
BLACK MASK STUDIOS
CALEXIT THE BATTLE OF UNIVERSAL CITY #2$4.99 Page 313
Matteo Pizzolo and C. Granda
When war comes to Hollywood, even the fictional characters have to take sides. Pop culture is the battleground as Calexit rages on. “CALEXIT returns with a story where California goes up against Universal City, just as Florida is going up against Disneyworld. Seriously, Matteo Pizzolo has some kind of crystal ball for this thing, right? Of course, in his version, it gets a lot more violent.” (-Bleeding Cool) 0723BM455
BLACK PANEL PRESS
QUEER IN ASIA GN $39.99 Page 314
Seven
Who is Tian Fushi? A misunderstood manga artist, a depraved citizen of Chinese pornography, a young gay man gone astray in an ultraviolent world, a lost boy out of Peter Pan’s Neverland? How will he put the fragments of himself together and discover who he really is? Queer: differing in some way from what is usual or normal; this is definitely the case with this graphic novel. A portrait of a Chinese youth in search of love and meaning. An intimate and striking modern quest for identity. JUL231447 (OFFERED AGAIN)
BOOM
ALICE NEVER AFTER #3 $4.99 Page 54
Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta
Alice is primed to bring new life into Wonderland…meanwhile, a familiar smile returns to watch her every move. And just as Alice becomes overwhelmed by suitors and nearly ready to leave Wonderland behind, Edith discovers something that may help Alice escape-forever! JUL230089
ALL-NEW FIREFLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAYNE HC VOL 3 $24.99 Page 49
David M. Booher and Simona Di Gianfelice
Jayne drifts in space, isolated except for the company of painful memories, starship debris, and guilt..Meanwhile, a distress call from Requiem greets the crew, hinting at where the relics really came from…Where did the monks find them, and what secret Alliance connection do they have? Captain Kaylee is determined to know. Can the crew of the Serenity retake Requiem and defeat the Tax Collector once and for all?What’s more, Jayne will go to any length to save his son but it won’t be enough, as a beloved member of the spaceship Serenity will make the ultimate sacrifice. All-New Firefly comes to a stunning conclusion by writer David Booher (Canto, Joe Hill’s Rain) and artist Simona Di Gianfelice! Collects All-New Firefly #9-10 and All-New Firefly: Big Damn Finale #1. JUL230055
CODA #1 $4.99 Page 34
Simon Spurrier and Matias Bergara
In this brand new adventure in the Eisner Award-Nominated apocalyptic fantasy world of Coda, the despondent bard Hum finds a slice of tranquility with his wife, the Urken named Serka, in an ever-darkening, magic-less apocalypse – or so it seems. Prophecies of paradise and the return of magic? Hum is skeptical, while Serka faces difficult moral decisions on the road, with winter quickly approaching. New and returning fans alike shouldn’t miss the highly anticipated return of Coda from GLAAD Media Award winning writer Simon Spurrier and EW’s 2019 Artist of the Year Matias Bergara! JUL230009
COMPLETE KLAUS DELUXE HC $59.99 Page 56
Grant Morrison and Dan Mora
Before he became a myth… Before he became a legend…The complete, deluxe hardcover collection of the man who would be Santa Claus, and who dared to challenge the dark forces of magic and malevolence! From the genre-colliding mind of comics icon Grant Morrison and the dazzling artistic talents of superstar Dan Mora comes a bold adventure into the lands of endless winter, where the sword-swinging adventurer known as Klaus and his wolven companion, Lilli, would begin a centuries-long journey to uphold his immortal mission and make the world safe for everyone who holds the spirit of the holidays in their heart. Deftly threading traditional tales of Santa’s roots in Viking folklore and Siberian shamanism together with the pulp-inspired prototype of the superhero and barbarian swashbuckler, witness the true secret origin of Santa Claus, long thought lost to history…and the rise of the malignant foes that have stood to oppose his sacred duty across the generations: Krampus, the Witch of Winter, the Pola Cola corporation, and more. Collects Klaus #1-7, Klaus & the Witch of Winter, Klaus & the Crisis in Xmasville, Klaus & the Crying Snowman, Klaus & the Life and Times of Joe Christmas, and Klaus: Pen & Ink Edition. JUL230104
FENCE REDEMPTION #4 $4.99 Page 68
C.S. Pacat and Johanna the Mad
In the final issue of The GLAAD Media Award-nominated sports comic’s latest chapter, Seiji gets an up close and personal look into Nicholas’ past, and a clearer picture of just how much determination it took for Nicholas to overcome adversity and a rocky start. While preparing for the difficult road ahead and the State Championships, and (especially) while spending some hometown time together, they’re faced with a tempting thought…Is this a date? JUL230145
GRIM #13 $3.99 Page 52
Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano
Eddie, Jess, and Marcel-each will have to face their own personal hell! The pain of their own mortal lives are brought to after-life in grim detail, but the Hell itself still awaits, and Annabel and the parasitic entity bonded to her have foreboding plans for Life… JUL230076
HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER #17 $3.99 Page 51
Sam Johns and Letizia Cadonici
While Bait does his best to ignore the cruelty of the children in the home with him, a monstrous assault leaves him with more questions than answers. What does Nannette, the mysterious girl who’s been one of the only ones to show Bait kindness and keep the monsters indoors at bay, have to do with the monsters on the outside? JUL230068
RARE FLAVOURS #1 $4.99 Page 38
V. Ram and Filipe Andrade
Discover the tantalizing tale of Rubin Baksh, a demonic Rakshasa with a down-to-earth dream of becoming the next Anthony Bourdain. To achieve his vision, Rubin enlists Mo, a filmmaker who has seen better days, to document the world-renowned cuisine of India and the people behind such glorious food. But little does Mo know that there’s more to Rubin than meets the eye, and the mortals play a darker role in the show than they were prepared for…Entice your palate with the follow up offering from the Eisner, Harvey, and Ringo Award-nominated team of Ram V and Filipe Andrade in this series painstakingly prepared for fans of Anthony Bourdain’s Hungry Ghosts and Eat The Rich! JUL230018
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #33 $3.99 Page 50
James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera
Help finally arrives in the town of Tribulation, but whose side are they on? Most importantly, with Cutter in deadly pursuit and the Duplicitype still very much a threat, what chance does Erica stand? JUL230062
CEX/ COMICS EXPERIENCE
MIRACLES #1 $6.99 Page 324
Joe Glass and Vince Underwood
High School Senior Elliot Morgan has been obsessed with superhero comics all his life, especially Major Voltage Adventures, a comic that suddenly ended the year he was born. A family secret unravels just as he’s suddenly getting super-powers! Don’t miss this double-sized collector’s item first issue! 0723CX461 (Vince Underwood A cover) / 0723CX462 (Underwood B cover) / 0723CX463 (Kevin Wada variant)
DIGITAL MANGA DISTRIBUTION
NO TOUCHING AT ALL REVISED EDITION $16.95 Page 470
Kou Yoneda
On the first day of his new job, the shy and introverted Shima suddenly finds himself trapped in an elevator with an extremely hungover man, who turns out to be none other than his new boss, Togawa. Though Shima is initially put-off by Togawa’s rude and shameless behavior, he can’t help but be drawn in by the man’s compassionate side, and he soon finds his thoughts are completely consumed by the charismatic man. Unfortunately, painful experiences from his past continue to haunt Shima, and ultimately prevent him from taking the first step. Even when Togawa makes his feelings for the young man blatantly clear, despite also having agonizing memories and an unpleasant past of his own, Shima still hesitates to open himself up to the man. JUL232169
FAIRSQUARE
PHOTONIK: MAN OF LIGHT $25.00 Page 342
Ciro Tota
Photonik is bring (sexy?) Silver Age comics back! A reluctant disabled superhero, a larger than life supervillain who wants to enslave humanity, two unlikely sidekicks and a huge dose of adventure. Photonik: Man of Life is the feel-good graphic novel of the Fall! He was bullied so often he stopped counting. He was sometimes called a monster or an aberration. Thaddeus Tanterhook has lived with Khyphosis (hunchback) all his life, but when he becomes the flawless Photonik, the Man of Light, people only see the hero. Will his powers change the man he is inside? Photonik is bringing the Silver Age back! Written and drawn by Ciro Tota, Photonik: Man of Light has achieved cult status in France where hundreds of thousands of readers have followed his adventures through the years. It has the charm and classic feel of X-Men, Spider-Man and Hulk. It stars a trio of outcasts ready to save the day while society rejects them… Sounds familiar? Next to Photonik, you’ll find Tom Thumb, a stray kid who never misses a shot and Dr Ziegel, a Holocaust survivor with psychic powers. Together, they are going to help Thaddeus defeat major threats such as the Minotaur. Buckle up! And get ready to fall in love with this feel-good action series with a big heart! Featuring a fantastic cover from fan favorite Marvel artist Paul Renaud! JUL231621
FANTAGRAPHICS
DAUNTLESS DAMES $100 Page 347
Trina Robbins and Peter Maresca, editors
The audacious exploits of ten great adventurous female tars from the Golden Age of comic strips. In the 1920s they were socialites and flappers. In the 1960s they were homemakers and heartthrobs. But from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, female stars of the newspaper comic strips were detectives, spies, soldiers of fortune, even superheroes. Accomplishing everything the male comics stars of the time achieved, except they did it in high-heels and flowing skirts. Follow the daring exploits of these smart, tough, independent, and sexy Dauntless Dames. Both a product of their era and ahead of their time, the women in these stories gave their audience just what they needed. Through the Sunday Comics readers could escape from the woes of the Depression, travel to exotic foreign lands, feel the glamor and gangsters of the entertainment world, and support the Allied efforts in World War II. Presented in an extra-large format, here are the colorful, pulse-pounding tales of nine incredible women, both known and unknown to comics fans. And most are reprinted here for the first time in three-quarters of a century! The book also includes a special bonus section with a dozen paper doll cutouts starring the most popular women comic strip characters of the day. JUL23163
IRON CIRCUS
WINE GHOST GOES TO HELL $12.00 Page 379
Sage Coffey
When she was alive, she was an alcohol-soaked train wreck.Now that she’s dead… well, same, but she uses her supernatural powers to help folks out who’ve recently arrived in Hell and need to learn the ropes. Imagine if the magazine Hollywood Insider was a person. Now imagine that person is a dead alcoholic. That’s Wine Ghost! She is fashion. She is drama. She insists that wine counts as a fruit. And she may be her newly dead friends’ only hope of finding inner peace! JUL231740
KODANSHA COMICS
10 DANCE GN VOL 7 $12.99 Page 495
Inouesatoh
Shinya Sugiki, the dashing lord of Standard Ballroom, and Shinya Suzuki, passionate king of Latin Dance: The two share more than just a first name and a love of the sport. They each want to become champion of the 10-Dance Competition, which means they’ll need to learn the other’s specialty dances, and who better to learn from than the best? But old rivalries die hard, and things get complicated even further when they realize there might be more between them than an uneasy partnership! Resolicited from Previews Vol. XXXII #8 (AUG222216) JUL232308
LEV GLEASON/ COMIC HOUSE ARCHIVES
FREELANCE SEASON 2 #4 $5.99 Page 382
Andrew Wheeler and Juan Samu
Lance Valiant and his friends had a run in with Sabre and John was severely wounded. All signs point to Freelance being next on Sabre’s kill list, so will the dynamic trio be able to stop Sabre before it’s too late? With a past filled with mystery and an unknown connection to a villainous force like Sabre, will Lance Valiant, John and Tasha be able to move forward, or will they be sucked into the tumultuous past of an all-powerful, Freelance? JUL231775
MAD CAVE STUDIOS
EXORCISTS NEVER DIE #6 $4.99 Page 391
Steve Orlando and Sebastian Piriz
Pride goes before the fall! So it makes sense that Pride is the most dangerous demonic sin of all. It’s a perfect trap for combat exorcists Syd Miller and Ellen Blair, who have done what no other exorcist has ever done. They’ve fought and exorcized their way to the final level of the Hellscraper. On the other side of a massive chthonic door sits the largest Soul Auction in generations. But after all they’ve survived, how can Syd and Ellen not feel pride? The very success that’s gotten them so far makes them easy marks for the last sin in line. To beat Pride and stop the Soul Auction in time, Syd and Ellen must take on one last impossible task: attempt to perform the Messiah Flow, the so-called nuclear option, a flow that channels the power of the messiah himself! There’s just one catch- it’s killed every exorcist that has attempted it. 0723MA477
MONOMYTH #5 $3.99 Page 390
David Hazan, Cecilia Lo Valvo, and Marissa Louise
Some wizards go on the offensive in an attempt to undermine their adversary’s power. Unfortunately, others follow a different path and are seduced by dark magic. Monomyth is an all-new mini-series from the mind of David Hazan (Nottingham). 0723MA481
YOU’VE BEEN CANCELLED #4 $4.99 Page 390
Curt Pires, Kevin Castaneiro, and Jason Wordie
Roland Endo and his ragtag team mount their assault on the nearly impenetrable Cancelled Headquarters to put an end to the corrupt and dangerous Cancelled program once and for all. The comic book event of the year reaches its show-stopping conclusion! 0723MA484
NBM
DAVID BOWIE IN COMICS HC $27.99 Page 397
Lamy Thierry and Nicolas Finet
From David Jones to David Bowie and from Space Oddity to Black Star, discover the fate of an artist with a thousand faces. He is one of the most influential and creative artists of the 20th century. He explored a thousand styles and crossed the ages with splendor. His loss leaves an immense void,to fill it, discover his incredible destiny in this comics biography. JUL231814 (OFFERED AGAIN)
QUEEN IN COMICS HC $27.99 Page 397
Emmanuel Marie and Sophie Blitman
Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Freddie Mercury form one of the greatest rock bands in the world. Under the leadership of its charismatic singer, Queen is a planetary success for each hit with its decadent shows, inimitable aesthetics and style. “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Are the Champions”, “Don’t Stop Me Now” or even “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” are just some of the hits! Discover the great stories and little secrets surrounding the legend! JUL231815 (OFFERED AGAIN)
NETCOMICS
CORE SCRAMBLE VOL 1 $11.99 Page 496
Euho Jun
Abandoned on the battlefield by the handsome Gayoon, Chaeun desperately fights off an endless bug onslaught only to be rescued by the mysterious renegade leader Moonhoo. At first, the man playfully flirts with Chaeun, but slowly the realization dawns that Moonhoo and his Core Hunter group have insidious ambitions on the dimensional portals. JUL232318 (OFFERED AGAIN)
CORE SCRAMBLE VOL 2 $11.99 Page 496
Euho Jun
Chaeun finds himself emotionally attached to Moonhoo, but soon discovers the true identity of Moonhoo as a Core Hunter. Meanwhile, confrontation between those who create holes and those who fight them brings growing conflicts. JUL232319 (OFFERED AGAIN)
CORE SCRAMBLE VOL 3 $11.99 Page 496
Euho Jun
Under the command of his sadistic chief Gayoon, Chaeun must now survive completely on his own. Even worse, Gayoon aims to use Chaeun to satisfy his sinister lusts. During a massive three-way fight between dimensional bugs, Clarus Orbis and Moonhoo’s Core Hunters, Chaeun is forced to use forbidden dark magic to save Moonhoo. And Chaeun’s life will never be the same again. JUL232320 (OFFERED AGAIN)
SCOUT COMICS
BEAUTIFUL SOLDIERS #1 $5.99 Page 421
Lashawn Colvin and Iwan Nazif
The Beautiful Soldiers are the descendants of an alien race, capable of great power over their own element: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Terra, Cassie, Kasumi, and Pau Wau learn that they must find the legendary Fifth Element before other Elementals who wish to use its power to destroy the Earth. 0723SC502
DEATH DROP ASSASSIN #2 $4.99 Page 422
David Hazan and Alex Moore
Chasing down her missing drag sister, Lunaira Sun, Death Drop’s investigation leads to unexpected places and terrifying confrontations. An enigmatic drag queen from Mother Henny’s past resurfaces. 0723SC515
SILVER SPROCKET
MATCHMAKER GN $22.99 Page 428
Cam Marshall
The complete collection of cartoonist Cam Marshall’s joyful queer slice-of-life webcomic! Best friends Mason and Kimmy live through their early twenties in the early ’20s, navigating a global pandemic and terrifying job market alongside making friends, dating, and playing way too many video games. But when shy and nervous Mason can’t find a boyfriend, it’s up to Kimmy to play matchmaker! Who will it be? The cute boy down the hall with the Sailor Moon mask? A mysterious stranger from the dating profile that Kimmy masterminded? Or maybe the angsty barista from the neighborhood coffee shop? JUL231994
THAT FULL MOON FEELING ONE SHOT $14.99 Page 428
Ashley Robin Franklin
A witch and a werewolf go on three disastrous dates in this magical queer romcom. Follow along with Suzy & Jada as they navigate online dating awkwardness, hungry monsters, jealous exes, rude skeletons, boring movies, feelings (!!!), and more! JUL231998 (OFFERED AGAIN)
SUBLIME
HIS FAVORITE VOL 12 $12.99 Page 472
Suzuki Tanaka
Awkward Yoshida’s life got flipped upside down when the hottest guy in school started going out with him. Things should be easier for Yoshida now that his whole class knows about his relationship, but it’s never that simple with Sato as a boyfriend. Yoshida and Sato seem to be getting along well these days, but when they each start receiving attention from the cute girls in class, rising insecurities may put their relationship in jeopardy. JUL232184
OLD FASHIONED CUPCAKE & CAPPUCINO $12.99 Page 472
Sagan Sagan
Thirty-nine-year-old Nozue went from living a routine, melancholic life of sleep and work to spending his days in bliss with Togawa, his younger subordinate. Now six months into their relationship, the two have graduated from dates at a pancake shop to spending their nights together, but when a coworker spots Togawa wearing one of Nozue’s ties to work, it sends Nozue spiraling into doubt about the feasibility of their relationship. JUL232183
TITAN
DOCTOR WHO DOOM’S DAY TP #2 $17.99 Page 212
Jodie Houser and Roberta Ingranata
24 hours to find the Doctor. JUL230932
VAULT
BARBARIC TP HELL TO PAY VOL 3 $16.99 Page 456
Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden
It’s all gone to Hell! Owen is trapped in a fiery prison with several unsavories from his past…and one old friend. Meanwhile, Soren and Steel strike a dangerous pact with Ka, a deadly assassin who might know how to get Owen back. But that’s gonna require trusting a whole new witch. 0723VL568
QUEEN OF SWORDS TP A BARBARIC STORY VOL 1 $16.99 Pag3 456
Michael Moreci and Corin Howell
Spinning out of the pages of Barbaric comes an all-new, standalone, rip-roaring fantasy adventure, filled with mayhem, humor, and a bloodthirsty weapon that just won’t stop talking! Serra is a witch with a checkered past; Ka is an assassin with an agenda all her own, and Deadheart is a barbarian who wants to bash everyone in her path. They’ll have to unite their unique skills to track down a powerful foe who’s tied their lives together. Get ready to meet your new favorite instrument of death-the evil Ga’Bar, whose spirit is now trapped in Deadheart’s sword! Discover the origin of the dark magic that turned Soren into the tattooed witch she is today, in this totally new story, the perfect place to step into the world of Barbaric for the first time!, 0723VL582
SAINTED LOVE #1 $4.99 Page 452
Steve Orlando and Giopota
New York City. 1907. Malcolm Irina is the greatest inventor the world’s never heard of, and his lover, John Wolf, is the toughest bare-knuckle boxer in the city. Irina’s crowning invention, the Chronocorridor, is nearly complete. He dreams of whisking himself and Wolf away to a time when they can live and love freely. But when crazed Detective Felt raids Irina’s lab, the couple dive into the freshly powered up portal to escape capture. Steve Orlando (Eisner+GLAAD Nominated writer of Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man 2099, Wonder Woman) and Giopota (artist+creator of beloved webcomic Mothersea) hurl you across time with Irina and Wolf, as they encounter famous queer people throughout history and fight back against all who would see their names and love erased! 0723VL583 (Giopota cover) / 0723VL584 (Vic Regis cover) / 0723VL585 (Chris Shehan NSFW polybag cover $7.99)
WASTED SPACE HC THE COSMIC COLLECTION $79.99n Page 457
Michael Moreci and Hayden Sherman
Billy Bane is a prophet who got it all wrong, and the galaxy has been burning ever since. All he wants is to waste away in the darkest corner of space with his best pal Dust, a supercharged Fuq bot. But when a new prophet comes calling, Billy is summoned to save the galaxy he’s at least partially responsible for destroying. Too bad he couldn’t care less. 0723VL593
VIZ
MY HERO ACADEMIA VOL 35 $9.99 Page 478
Kouhei Horikoshi
The ultimate war between heroes and villains looms in the near future as both sides regroup. Japan’s heroes weave their plans in the lead-up, but will spies within U.A. give it all away? The Hero Course students will have their parts to play as well, and Midoriya himself has a major role. If things work out, the heroes are hoping to divide and conquer, but even the best-laid plans rarely survive contact with the enemy. JUL232196
UNTIL I LOVE MYSELF VOL 1 JOURNEY NONBINARY MANGA ARTIST $12.99 Page 480
Poppy Pesuyama
When they finally feel able to confront him about it, they get an apology but not really the closure they were looking for. It turns out his reason for upending Pesuyama’s life was simple. He just could. Knowing that ugly truth really doesn’t help Pesuyama at all, and so now they begin a new step in their journey as a nonbinary manga artist-therapy! What will Pesuyama discover about gender, society, and loving yourself in this final volume? JUL232207
YEN PRESS
MINATO’S LAUNDROMAT VOL 1 $15.00 Page 485
Tsubaki Yuzu and Sawa Kanzume
Akira Minato inherits an old, rundown laundromat from his grandfather, and takes the opportunity to quit his corporate job. Instead of the laidback life he was expecting, his days are spent in a flustered panic when high school hottie, Shintaro Katsuki, ambles into his life… JUL232228
THE SUMMER HIKARU DIED VOL 2 $15.00 Page 486
Mokumokuren
When Yoshiki struggles to accept the new Hikaru, he’s given a glimpse of what’s lurking inside his best friend. But will that be the final straw that drives Yoshiki away for good? JUL232236