Showing posts with label Conan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Conan. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

#IReadsYou Review: CONAN THE BARBARIAN #4

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #4 (2023)
TITAN COMICS/Heroic Signatures

STORY: Jim Zub
ART: Roberto de la Torre
COLORS: Dean White
LETTERS: Richard Starkings of Comicraft
EDITOR: Matt Murray
COVER: Roberto de la Torre
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Giada Marchisio; Nick Percival; Cary Nord; Roberto de la Torre
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (November 2023)

Suggested for mature readers

“Bound in Black Stone” Part IV: “Vengeance of the Lost”

Conan the Cimmerian was born in the pulp fiction of Robert E. Howard (REH), first appearing in the magazine, Weird Tales (1932).  In 1970, Marvel Comics brought Conan to the world of comic books via the title, Conan the Barbarian. With only a few pauses, Conan comic books have been published for the better part of five decades.

Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures are the new producers of Conan comic books, and they start with a new Conan the Barbarian series.  It is written by Jim Zub; drawn by Roberto de la Torre; colored by Dean White and José Villarrubia; and lettered by Richard Starkings.  The new series finds Conan returned to his homeland of Cimmeria just when it faces a terrible new threat.

Conan the Barbarian #4 (“Vengeance of the Lost”) opens inside the Citadel of Black Stone.  There, Conan sinks into the depths of the abyss beneath the black altar.  Now, Conan will learn the secrets of the band of undead Picts known as the “Tribe of the Lost.”  In order to find victory, Conan must hear the words of Brule, Chieftain of the Borni Tribes.  Is this legendary figure a wraith or salvation?  And can he point Conan towards victory?

THE LOWDOWN:  Titan Comics has been providing me with PDF copies of their publications for review for several years now.  Conan the Barbarian #4 is a recent arrival.

I am happy to see that Titan's new Conan the Barbarian series ends its first story arc after only four issues.  If I had my way, other comic book publishers would do this more often.

As I said in my review of the earlier three issues of this series, Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures' revival of the Conan the Barbarian comic book series is definitely edgier than Marvel Comics' 2019 revival.  Writer Jim Zub has recalled the ass-thumpin, p***y-pounding, blood-splattering pulp storytelling of Roy Thomas.  Zub's ending to this first story arc is his own dark and mysterious concoction that offers escape more than total victory for Conan.

Artist Roberto de la Torre has brought Zub's script for this final chapter to comic book life in a veil of magic, smoke, and mysticism, whereas the earlier issues were all fire, blood-and-guts, and mountain-leveling thunder.  Dean White brings the magical mists of confusion to de la Torre's art, while Richard Starkings' lettering gives it the ominous soundtrack that it needs.

Seriously, dear readers, if you love Conan comic books, you will hate yourself for denying yourself this new Conan the Barbarian.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Conan comic books will want to try Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures' Conan the Barbarian.

[This comic book includes the essay, “Robert E. Howard and His Ages Undreamed Of” Part Four, by Jeffrey Shanks.]

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Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


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Monday, November 18, 2024

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Friday, September 27, 2024

#IReadsYou Review: CONAN THE BARBARIAN #3

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #3 (2023)
TITAN COMICS/Heroic Signatures

STORY: Jim Zub
ART: Roberto de la Torre
COLORS: Dean White
LETTERS: Richard Starkings of Comicraft
EDITOR: Matt Murray
COVER: Doug Braithwaite
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Patrick Zircher; Max Von Fafner; Roberto de la Torre; Doug Braithwaite
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (September 2023)

Suggested for mature readers

“Bound in Black Stone” Part III: “The Fortress”

Conan the Cimmerian was born in the pulp fiction of Robert E. Howard (REH), first appearing in the magazine, Weird Tales (1932).  In 1970, Marvel Comics brought Conan to the world of comic books via the title, Conan the Barbarian. With only a few pauses, Conan comic books have been published for the better part of five decades.

Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures are the new producers of Conan comic books, and they start with a new Conan the Barbarian series.  It is written by Jim Zub; drawn by Roberto de la Torre; colored by José Villarrubia; and lettered by Richard Starkings.  The new series finds Conan returned to his homeland of Cimmeria just when it faces a terrible new threat.

Conan the Barbarian #3 (“The Fortress”) opens as Conan and Brissa of the Pictish Gurian Tribe enter the citadel of black stone that has risen from the frosty ground of Cimmeria.  They are following figures swathed in hooded robes that are seemingly the escorts of the band of undead Picts known as “Tribe of the Lost.”

Along the way, Conan and Brissa discover a band of Cimmerians imprisoned in a rock-hewn cell.  Now, joined by a trio of Cimmerian warriors:  Hydallan, Mago, and Tormey, Conan makes his move on a skull-clad priest and the source of the undead plague.

THE LOWDOWN:  Titan Comics has been providing me with PDF copies of their publications for review for several years now.  Conan the Barbarian #3 is the latest.

As I said in my review of the first two issues of this series, Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures' revival of the Conan the Barbarian comic book series is definitely edgier than Marvel Comics' 2019 revival.  Writer Jim Zub has recalled the ass-thumpin, p***y-pounding, blood-splattering pulp storytelling that recalls Roy Thomas.  The spirit of Conan's eccentric (perhaps, mad) creator, Robert E. Howard in every word of Zub's scripts.

I'm trying to find the words to describe the storytelling of artist Roberto de la Torre.  He brings Zub's script to comic book life with fire, black magic, and mountain-leveling thunder.  De la Torre's art feels like a true inheritor to the comic book master of Conan, the late John Buscema (1927-2002).  Dean White brings out the magic in de la Torre art, while Richard Starkings' lettering gives it the thunderous soundtrack that doesn't quit.

Whew! Time for a cigarette.  Seriously, dear readers, if you love Conan comic books, you will hate yourself for denying yourself this new Conan the Barbarian.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Conan comic books will want to try Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures' Conan the Barbarian.

[This comic book includes the essay, “Robert E. Howard and His Ages Undreamed Of” Part Three, by Jeffrey Shanks.]

A+

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


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Friday, August 23, 2024

Titan Publishing Comics, Magazine and Book Solicitations for October 2024

TITAN COMICS OCT 2024 SOLICITS (AUG 2024 PREVIEWS)

COMICS

RUNESCAPE: UNTOLD TALES OF THE GOD WARS #1 (of 4)
(W) Ryan O'Sullivan
(A) Sid Kotian, Daniel Bayliss
Format: Comic
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 48pp, $4.99, On Sale October 9, 2024

THE COMIC DEBUT OF SEMINAL FANTASY MMORPG RUNESCAPE EXPANDS ON THE FAN-FAVORITE GOD WARS DUNGEON QUESTLINE. 

Delve into the TEMPLE OF LOST ANCIENTS during the catastrophic and iconic  GOD WARS, as four warring armies fight for control of the GODSWORD: the only weapon capable of killing a deity. Trapped in the center of the conflict is MARO, who dreams of breaking free of his master's clutches...

Exclusive code for 200 RuneCoins inside the issue. 

COVER A: ALAN QUAH
COVER B: IVAN SHAVRIN
COVER C: DAVE BARKER (RUNESCAPE LEAD CONCEPT ARTIST)
COVER D: SID KOTIAN
COVER E: ALEX MOORE

MINKY WOODCOCK: THE GIRL CALLED CTHULHU #1 (OF 4)
(W/A) Cynthia von Buhler 
Format: Comic
Publisher: Hard Case Crime / Titan Comics 
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On Sale October 16, 2024

THE PLUCKY DETECTIVE RETURNS WITH AN OCCULT HORROR TWIST! Sensational artist, author, and playwright, CYNTHIA VON BUHLER melds her glorious illustrations with the eldritch elements of HP LOVECRAFT and ALEISTER CROWLEY.

Inspired by a true WWII maritime operation, shocking satanic events, monstrous men, and one salacious sea creature, this third series tells the tale of Minky’s encounter with legendary horror writer H.P. LOVECRAFT, creator of the dreaded CTHULHU.

COVER A: CELINA
COVER B: PHOTO
COVER C: CYNTHIA VON BUHLER
COVER D: CLAUDIA IANNICIELLO NUDE BAGGED ($13.99)
COVER E: ALISON SAMPSON 

CONAN THE BARBARIAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE #2 (OF 4)
(W) Jim Zub
(A) Jonas Scharf
Format: Comic
Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On Sale October 2, 2024

CONAN OF CIMMERIA IS HAUNTED BY SHADOWS, LIVING NIGHTMARES CONNECTED TO A MYSTERIOUS EYE SYMBOL ETCHED IN BLACK STONE. 

An unspeakable evil looms over the Hyborian Age and every age connected to it... and it will take more than a lone barbarian to stop its relentless march upon time, space, and sanity.

BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE, an epic new CONAN EVENT from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics, begins HERE, from Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons) and artist Jonas Scharf (Dark X-Men, Basilisk)!

COVER A: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
COVER B: NICK MARINKOVICH
COVER C: PATCH ZIRCHER
COVER D: MAX VON FAFNER

CONAN: THE BARBARIAN #16 (ONGOING)
(W) Jim Zub
(A) Doug Braithwaite 
Format: Comic
Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On Sale October 30, 2024

AFTER LEAVING CIMMERIA FILLED WITH WANDERLUST, A YOUNG CONAN HEADS NORTH IN SEARCH OF GLORY. 

What he finds in that cold climate will change his outlook forever, setting him on the path that will make him a LEGEND.

The triumphant new era of Conan continues in this tale of brutal heroic adventure from acclaimed creators JIM ZUB (Avengers, Dungeons & Dragons) and DOUG BRAITHWAITE (Punisher, Justice)!

COVER A: COLLEEN DORAN
COVER B: JAKUB ROZALSKI
COVER C: DOUG BRAITHWAITE

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #5 (ONGOING)
(W) Jason Aaron, Michael Kogge 
(A) Geof Isherwood, Dan Parsons 
Format: Magazine
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
B&W, 64pp, $6.99, On Sale October 30, 2024

A NEW KING CONAN ARC BEGINS BY JASON AARON! THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN CONTINUES ITS TRIUMPHANT RETURN FROM HEROIC SIGNATURES AND TITAN COMICS!

Featuring the first chapter of an epic KING CONAN two-part comic from Eisner Award-winning writer JASON AARON and artist GEOF ISHERWOOD, a YOUNG CONAN tale from writer MICHAEL KOGGE and artist DAN PARSONS, colossal covers from JOE JUSKO and ALEX HORLEY, astonishing art pin-ups, and more!

COVER A: JOE JUSKO
COVER B: ALEX HORLEY

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #13-16 DOUG BRAITHWAITE PACK
(W) Jim Zub
(A) Doug Braithwaite
Format: Comic
Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics

FC, 5 x 32pp, $19.99, On Sale December 4, 2024

AN UNMISSABLE SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S PACK!

COLLECTS ISSUE #13-16 - Features a bonus #13 DOUG BRAITHWAITE exclusive to this pack! LIMITED TO 750 COPIES!

BLADE RUNNER: TOKYO NEXUS #4 (OF 4) 
(W) Kianna Shore 
(A) Mariano Taibo 
Format: Comic
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On Sale October 23, 2024 

TOKYO 2015: TWO KALANTHIA SURVIVORS FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES IN A WORLD WHERE BLADE RUNNERS ARE THE LEAST OF THEIR PROBLEMS 
Following a failed mission Off-World, the only two survivors of a combat squad, ex-marine Mead and Replicant combat model Stix, have returned to Tokyo to search for the traitor who left them to die. 

Now working as unlicensed detectives while hunting their betrayer, Stix and Mead find themselves in the middle of a deadly conflict between rival Yakuza clans, Tyrell Corp special operatives, and Cheshire, an enigmatic rival to Tyrell with its own version of Replicant technology. 

COVER A: JAKUB REBELKA 
COVER B: ANGELA WU 
COVER C: MARIANO TAIBO 

HUGE DETECTIVE #3 (OF 4) 
(W) Adam Rose 
(A) Magenta King 
Format: Comic
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On Sale October 2, 2024 

After a race of giants emerged from deep sleep beneath the earth, a bloody conflict ensued in what became known as THE OMEGA EVENT. Eventually, a treaty is resolved and the state of Brobdingnag is created, allowing humans and giants to co-exist harmoniously. 

Yet tragedy threatens to shatter the peace, and an unlikely partnership is formed between DETECTIVES TAMAKI AND GYANT. 
As the pair attempt to stop the criminal AT LARGE, they find themselves involved in a mystery BIGGER than either could imagine. 
 
COVER A: BRUNO SELIG 
COVER B: MAGENTA KING 
COVER C: MARCELO COSTA 

BLADE RUNNER: TOKYO NEXUS #1-4 MARIANO TAIBO PACK
(W) Kianna Shore
(A) Mariano Taibo
Format: Comic
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 5x32pp, $19.99, On Sale November 13, 2024 

AN UNMISSABLE SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S PACK! COLLECTS ISSUE #1-4. Features a bonus #1 BLACK AND WHITE VIRGIN VARIANT exclusive to this pack! LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!


GRAPHIC NOVELS/OMNIBUS

KING CONAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL. 1
(W) Roy Thomas, Doug Moench and Alan Zelenetz 
(A) John Buscema and Marc Silvestri 
Format: Omnibus
Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics
HC, 7.25" x 10.875", 776pp, $125.00,  On Sale February 5, 2025 

CONAN THE BARBARIAN, THE THIEF, THE MERCENARY, AND NOW… CONAN THE KING! 

From the battlefield to the throne room, from barbarian to legendary monarch, the timeless saga of Conan reaches the era when he became KING! Collecting issues #1-19 of King Conan (1980-1983). 

REGULAR: JOHN BUSCEMA 
DM COVER: MARC SILVESTRI 

DOCTOR WHO: THE FIFTEENTH DOCTOR TP 
(W) Dan Watters
(A) Kelsey Ramsay
Format: Graphic novel
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 128pp, $17.99, On Sale March 19, 2025

ENTER A NEW AGE OF THE WHONIVERSE WITH AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE STARRING THE FIFTEENTH DOCTOR!

THE FIFTEENTH DOCTOR and RUBY are just starting out on their adventures together and it’s going to be an exhilarating ride!

With a new sonic screwdriver, a new TARDIS and a new companion, the Doctor is ready to explore all of time and space once more. But is he ready to face his greatest fears…?

COVER: STANLEY 'ARTGERM' LAU

HIGH ON LIFE TP 
(W) Alec Robbins 
(A) Kit Wallis, JP Jordan 
Format: Graphic novel
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 112pp, $17.99, On Sale January 15, 2025 

NEW GUN. NEW THREATS. THE BOUNTY HUNTER IS BACK. 

A tale of REDEMPTION, REVENGE, and the LOST LOVE between sentient alien guns against the backdrop of gooey galactic hilarity.  Set between the events of the video game and its latest HIGH ON KNIFE DLC, the BOUNTY HUNTER - with new gatlian HARPER in hand - must step up to save humanity as a new enemy guns directly for our hero. 

COVER: BALDEMAR RIVAS 

MARTIN SCORSESE 
(W/A) Amazing Amèziane 
SC, FC, 384pp, $29.99, On Sale November 13, 2024 

BASED ON THE LIVES AND FILMS OF ACCLAIMED CINEMA ICONS, THIS BOOK FOCUSES ON THE LEGENDARY DIRECTOR MARTIN SCORSESE OF GOODFELLAS FAME. 

In this first-person graphic novel, MARTIN SCORSESE, totally possessed by his love of cinema, tells the story of the journey of the asthmatic little boy from Little Italy who went on to become one of the world's greatest directors 

GIRL REBELS 
(W) Laurent Hopman, Fabien Morin, Julien Derain 
(A) Gijé, Brett Parson, Jocelyn Joret, Rebecca Traunig, Vittoria Macioci 
Format: Graphic novel
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, HC, 144pp, $19.99, On Sale December 11, 2024 

FOLLOW THE STORIES OF INCREDIBLE WOMEN IN MODERN HISTORY, INCLUDING 
GRETA THUNBERG, EMMA ‘X’ GONZALEZ AND MALALA YOUSAFZAI AMONG OTHERS. 

Beautifully illustrated by a diverse, international creative team, fans of extraordinary real-life stories will love this! 


MS.TREE FALLEN TREE
(W) Max Allan Collins
(A) Terry Beatty
Format: Graphic novel 
Publisher: Hard Case Crime / Titan Comics 
SC, FC, 224pp, $34.99, On Sale November 13, 2024

THE SIXTH SENSATIONAL INSTALLMENT IN THE HARD CASE CRIME BOOKS OF MS. TREE!

Join Michael Tree, the 6ft, 9mm carrying private detective on her thrilling adventures. No case is too small, no violence too extreme, just as long as it gets the job done.

PEANUTS: YOU'RE THE GREATEST CHARLIE BROWN 
(W/A) Charles M. Schulz
Format: Graphic novel
Publisher: Titan Comics 
B&W, SC, 128pp, $7.99, On Sale November 20, 2024 

THIS TIMELESS CLASSIC COMIC STRIP IS BELOVED BY FANS OF ALL AGES, AND CONTINUES TO FIND NEW FANS ALIKE. 

The latest edition in the hugely popular PEANUTS FACSIMILE series sees the release of the 16th volume in the series, FEATURING 126 PAGES OF CLASSIC PEANUTS daily newspaper strips from 1963 and 1964. 

PEANUTS BOXED SET: PEANUTS REVISITED, PEANUTS EVERY SUNDAY, GOOD GRIEF MORE PEANUTS
(W/A) Charles M. Schulz
Format: Graphic novel
Publisher: Titan Comics 
B&W, BS, 384pp, $24.99, On Sale September 4, 2024 

THE SECOND CLASSIC PEANUTS COLLECTION! A timeless classic comic strip beloved by fans of all ages! Over pages of classic PEANUTS DAILY AND SUNDAY NEWSPAPER comic strips to enjoy. INCLUDES THREE ART CARDS!

MICHAEL MOORCOCK'S ELRIC VOL. 4: THE DREAMING CITY DELUXE EDITION
(W) Michael Moorcock, Julien Blondel & Jean-Luc Cano 
(A) Julien Telo & Robin Recht
Format: Graphic novel
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, HC, 80pp, $29.99, On Sale October 23, 2024

A STUNNING COMIC ADAPTATION OF THE CLASSIC ELRIC OF MELNIBONÉ NOVELS BY FANTASY LEGEND MICHAEL MOORCOCK!

Collected in a super-sized deluxe edition, this final volume concludes the first cycle of Elric stories with a dramatic showdown against his lost love Cymoril

MANGA

ALPI THE SOUL SENDER VOL. 5
(W/A) Rona
Format: Manga
Publisher: Titan Manga
B&W, SC, 176pp, $12.99, On Sale November 6, 2025

AFTER A DEADLY ENCOUNTER, THE YOUNG SOUL SENDER STRIKES BACK OUT INTO THE WORLD

When Ashmarte the curator turns out not to be the ally Alpi thought him to be, she is left with an enemy for life. 

Striking back out into the world, the young Soul Sender goes back to what she does best, but this time with new allies to help organize the sacred rites!

SOMALI AND THE FOREST SPIRIT VOL.1
(W/A) Yako Gureishi
Format: Manga
Publisher: Titan Manga
B&W, SC, 192pp, $12.99, On Sale November 13, 2024

ADAPTED INTO A HIT ANIME! AIRING ON CRUNCHYROLL

THE WORLD IS RULED BY GOBLINS, SPIRITS, GOLEMS, AND ALL TYPES OF STRANGE CREATURES… BUT NOT HUMANS

When a golem, a guardian of the forest, chances across a young girl lost in the woods, he vows to take care of her… despite his life coming to an end. He must find other humans for her to live with, but in a world that despises them, is that even possible?

THE ELEGANT COURTLY LIFE OF THE TEA WITCH VOL.1 
(W) Ameko Kaerudo 
(A) Yorifuji 
Format: Manga
Publisher: Titan Manga
B&W, SC, 192pp, $12.99, On Sale November 27, 2024 

THE STORY OF REMY, THE LOWLY TEA WITCH, USING HER MAGIC TO BREW THE FINEST CUP OF TEA FOR THE NOBLE LORDS AND LADIES! 

All she really wants is a quiet life creating gorgeous displays for shop window. However, she is slowly drawn into a world of intrigue as her incredible powers of transformation make her the gossip of the court and the object of affection for a naïve princess 

SPEED GRAPHER VOL 3
(W/A) Tomozo
Format: Manga
Publisher: Titan Manga
B&W, SC, 192pp, $12.99, On Sale February 19, 2025

DIVE INTO THE CHAOS OF A NEAR-FUTURE WORLD! 

In this gripping culmination of terrors and action, Saiga and Kagura’s race against time heats up, with the Roppongi Club hot on their heels. Their investigation leads them down a frightening path, as they unravel the secrets of Kagura’s mother’s past, and delve into the mystery of her father’s identity. 

CORRUPTION, SUPERNATURAL SECRETS, AND DEVASTATING BATTLES COLLIDE IN TOMOZO’S EPIC ENDING TO THE SPEED GRAPHER TRILOGY!

ADAPTED FROM THE HIT GONZO ANIME  OF THE SAME NAME! 

MY NAME IS ZERO VOL 2
(W/A) Hana Shinohara
Format: Manga
Publisher: Titan Manga
B&W, SC, 192pp, $12.99, On Sale October 23, 2024

THE SECOND VOLUME IN AN EPIC MANGA ABOUT LIFE AND DEATH! Kanazaki Rei is an avid gamer, but his debts are mounting up as the expensive medical treatments for his sister don’t come cheap. In a fit of desperation, he follows a link in a mysterious email promising help, only to find himself transported into the dangerous world of his favorite videogame! 

MAGAZINES

STAR WARS INSIDER #228
Format: Magazine
Publisher: Titan
SC, 84pp, $9.99, On Sale October 16, 2024 

FEATURING: THE MANDALORIAN: FIFTH ANNIVERSARY -INSIDER explores how the hit Disney+ series has been filling in the history of the Star Wars galaxy between the original and sequel trilogies and resolving long-standing plotlines along the way.

PHANTOMS OF THE SPACE OPERA - From Darth Vader's Frankenstein body horror to the Shakespearean Witches of Dathomir, INSIDER investigates the spookier side of Star Wars characters and locations.

THE BAD BATCH: SEASON THREE COMPANION - With behind-the-scenes trivia! AND MORE!

COVER: GLOW IN THE DARK ($19.99)
COVER: NEWSSTAND
COVER: PX ED

STAR TREK EXPLORER #13
Format: Magazine
Publisher: Titan
SC, 100pp, $9.99, On Sale October 8, 2024

STAR TREK SECURITY SPECIAL- We celebrate the brave souls who've done more to keep Starfleet safe than any others! AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JONATHAN FRAKES- Star Trek's very own William Riker chats about his behind-the- scenes work as a director. 

THE KELVIN MOVIES- A definitive guide!

COVER: EXCLUSIVE
COVER: NEWSSTAND

ARTBOOKS & NOVELS

STAR WARS INSIDER: THE HIGH REPUBLIC: STARLIGHT STORIES DIGEST EDITION
(W) Justina Irealand, Cavan Scott, Charles Soule 
Format: Digest
Publisher: Titan
SC, 96pp, $12.99, On Sale October 16, 2024

EXPERIENCE THE GALAXY CENTURIES BEFORE THE STRUGGLE OF THE REBEL ALLIANCE AGAINST THE GALACTIC EMPIRE!

A compendium of short stories from the High Republic era, collected from the pages of STAR WARS INSIDER in a new digest-sized edition! Characters such as Joss and Pikka Adren, Chief of Security Ghal Tarpfen, Administrator Velko Jahen, and Jedi Master Sskeer feature in a variety of tales aboard STARLIGHT BEACON.


MARVEL STUDIOS' THE INFINITY SAGA THOR: THE DARK WORLD – THE ART OF THE MOVIE 
Format: Book
Publisher: Titan Books
HC, FC, 278pp, $40.00, On Sale September 18, 2024 

THE OFFICIAL ART BOOK FOR THE MARVEL MOVIE THOR: THE DARK WORLD 
Packed with exclusive content, this fully illustrated tome is a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of bringing a god and his worlds to life on the big screen. 

Follow the film’s complete artistic evolution, featuring concept artwork, behind-the-scenes photographs, production stills and in-depth interviews with the cast and crew. 

MARVEL STUDIOS' THE INFINITY SAGA CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER - THE ART OF THE MOVIE 
Format: Book
Publisher: Titan Books
HC, FC, 238pp, $40.00, On Sale October 30, 2024 

THE OFFICIAL ART BOOK FOR THE MARVEL MOVIE CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 

Follow the artistic evolution of MARVEL STUDIOS' CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER from a selection of concept designs for characters and costumes, to behind-the-scenes insights into the  making of the movie. 

LOKI: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY PROSE NOVEL
(W) Katherine Locke
Format: Book
Publisher: Titan Books
SC, 336pp, $17.99, On Sale October 2, 2024
THE GOD OF LIES HAS BEEN REBORN. CAN YOUNG LOKI BE ASGARD'S SAVIOR?

This truly epic adaptation of Kieron Gillen’s Loki series spans the nine realms as the reborn trickster struggles to walk the hero’s path and save the universe from an epidemic of fear.

THE FANTASY WORLDS OF IRWIN ALLEN
(W) Jeff Bond
Format: Book
Publisher: Titan Books
HC, 612pp, $89.99, On Sale October 16, 2024 
TAKE A VISUAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE MIND AND CAREER OF THE MASTER OF DISASTER, PRODUCER OF THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE AND THE TOWERING INFERNO, ILLUSTRATED WITH OVER 2,000 EXCLUSIVE IMAGES.

The ultimate guide to the productions of Irwin Allen, legendary creator of Lost in Space, Land of the Giants, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, and The Time Tunnel. 

STAR TREK EXPLORER: A YEAR TO THE DAY THAT I SAW MYSELF DIE AND OTHER STORIES
(W) Walter Koenig, Una McCormack, Jake Black, David Mack and Greg Cox
Format: Book
Publisher: Titan
HC, 96pp, $24.99, On Sale November 13, 2024
EXPLORE THE STAR TREK UNIVERSE IN THIS ANTHOLOGY OF 14 FULLY ILLUSTRATED SHORT STORIES COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME! 

Includes an adventure written by Walter Koenig , who played Pavel Chekov in the original classic series and seven feature films. Also featuring stories by Una McCormack, Greg Cox and Chris McAuley. 
This incredible collection features stories starring iconic characters from Star Trek series including Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 

GODZILLA: THE OFFICIAL COOKBOOK 
(W) Kayce Baker 
Format: Book
Publisher: Titan Books
FC, HC, 160pp, $34.95, On Sale October 30, 2024

GET READY TO UNLEASH THE CULINARY POWER OF MONSTROUS FLAVORS WITH GODZILLA: THE OFFICIAL COOKBOOK! 

The official cookbook inspired by the Toho Godzilla movies and creatures, featuring a wide variety of fun, kaiju-themed food and drink recipes to suit all tastes and skill levels, including the scrumptious Guaczilla, the delicious Gigan’s Wings and the awesome Mechagodzilla Head cake! 

Embark on a gastronomic journey like never before, exploring a menu as vast as the Pacific Ocean. From fiery drinks that erupt with flavor to starters that capture the essence of destruction, every recipe is crafted to unleash your inner food monster. 

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Monday, July 1, 2024

Titan Announces Comics and Manga Solicitations for September 2024

TITAN COMICS SEPTEMBER 2024 SOLICITS - AS APPEARING IN JULY 2024 DIAMOND PREVIEWS)

COMICS

BLADE RUNNER TOKYO NEXUS #3 (OF #4)
WRITER: KIANNA SHORE
ARTIST: RODOLFO TAIBO
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS 
FC, SC, 32pp, $3.99
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Tokyo 2015: Two Kalanthia survivors fight for their lives in a world where Blade Runners are the least of their problems Following a failed mission Off-World, the only two survivors of a combat squad, ex-marine Mead and Replicant combat model Stix, have returned to Tokyo to search for the traitor who left them to die. Now working as unlicensed detectives while hunting their betrayer, Stix and Mead find themselves in the middle of a deadly conflict between rival Yakuza clans, Tyrell Corp special operatives, and Cheshire, an enigmatic rival to Tyrell with its own version of Replicant technology.

COVER A: GABRIEL IUMAZARK JUL240382      
COVER B: SAM LOFTI  JUL240383      
COVER C: MARIANO TAIBO JUL240384      

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #15 (ONGOING)
WRITER: JIM ZUB
ARTIST: DOUG BRAITHWAITE
COLORIST: DIEGO RODRIGUEZ
PUBLISHER: HEROIC SIGNATURES AND TITAN COMICS
FC, SC, 32pp, $3.99
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

After leaving Cimmeria filled with wanderlust, a young Conan heads north in search of glory.
What he finds in that cold climate will change his outlook forever, setting him on the path that will make him a legend. The triumphant new era of Conan continues in this tale of brutall heroic adventure from acclaimed creators Jim Zub ( Avengers, Dungeons & Dragons) and Doug Braithwaite (Punisher, Justice).

COVER A: MAHMUD ASRAR JUL240360      
COVER B: JESSICA FONG JUL240361      
COVER C: DOUG BRAITHWAITE JUL240362      
COVER D: FERNANDO DAGNINO JUL240363      

CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE #1 (ONGOING)
WRITER: JIM ZUB
ARTIST: JONAS SCHARF
PUBLISHER: HEROIC SIGNATURES AND TITAN COMICS,
FC, SC, 32pp, £3.99
ON SALE SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 

CONAN OF CIMMERIA is haunted by shadows, living nightmares connected to a mysterious eye symbol etched in BLACK STONE.  
 
An unspeakable evil looms over the Hyborian Age and every age connected to it... and it will take more than a lone barbarian to stop its relentless march upon time, space, and sanity. 
 
BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE, an epic new CONAN EVENT from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics, begins HERE, from Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons) and artist Jonas Scharf (Dark X-Men, Basilisk)! 

COVER A: GERADO ZAFFINO JUL240354      
COVER B: SEDAT OEZGEN JUL240355      
COVER C: STUART SAYGER JUL240355      
COVER D: SAMWISE JUL240357      
COVER E: TONY FLEECS JUL240358      
COVER F: COLOR BLANK SKETCH VARIANT JUL240359      

DOCTOR WHO: THE FIFTEENTH DOCTOR #4 (OF 4)
WRITER: DAN WATTERS
ARTIST: KELSEY RAMSAY 
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, SC, 32pp, $3.99
ON SALE: NOVEMBER 20, 2024 

THE ACTION-PACKED FINAL ISSUE OF DOCTOR WHO: THE FIFTEENTH DOCTOR!

THE UNMISSABLE CONCLUSION! 

The monsters are closing in. Can THE DOCTOR and RUBY save Maria, defeat THE CYBERMEN and stop THE SOMMELIER? Or is this one battle the Time Lord can’t win? 

COVER A: V.V. GLASS JUL240378      
COVER B: PHOTO COVER JUL240379      
COVER C: PEDRO R.M. ANDREO JUL240380      

DOCTOR WHO: THE FIFTEENTH DOCTOR #1-4 PACK
WRITER: DAN WATTERS
ARTIST: KELSEY RAMSAY 
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, SC, 5*32pp, $19.99 
ON SALE: DECEMBER 18, 2024 

Collects DOCTOR: WHO THE FIFTEENTH DOCTOR cover As  #1-4

Plus! Pack exclusive Joshua Swaby virgin variant issue #1 cover C!

ISSUE #1: STANLEY ‘ARTGERM’ LAU    
ISSUE #2: ROBERTA INGRANATA & MARCO LESKO 
ISSUE #3: ABIGAIL HARDING   
ISSUE #4: V.V GLASS 
BONUS ISSUE #1: JOSHUA SWABY
JUL240381      

HIGH ON LIFE #4 (of 4)
WRITER: ALEC ROBBINS
ARTIST: KIT WALLIS
COLORIST: JP JORDAN
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS 
FC, SC, 32pp, $3.99
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

THE DEBUT COMIC BASED ON THE HIT GAME FROM SQUANCH GAMES! IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS!

Smithon Wesson has the Bounty Hunter cornered. But, in the reflection of their big pink helmet, he can't help but reminisce about how he started on the path of revenge. In the final showdown, allies become enemies and former lovers can hurt you the most...

COVER A: KIT WALLIS JUL240374      
COVER B: TIM ODLAND JUL240375      
COVER C: DAN LUVISI JUL240376      

HIGH ON LIFE #1-4 PACK
WRITER: ALEC ROBBINS
ARTIST: KIT WALLIS
COLORIST: JP JORDAN
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS 
FC, SC, 5*32pp, $19.99
ON SALE: OCTOBER 30, 2024

THE DEBUT COMIC BASED ON THE HIT GAME FROM SQUANCH GAMES!

COLLECTS HIGH ON LIFE ISSUES #1-4!

PLUS! A bonus issue #1 variant by KIT WALLIS exclusive to this pack. Limited to 500 copies

ISSUE #1: MIKEY SPANO
ISSUE #2: JOHN BEAUCHEMIN
ISSUE #3: SEAN MONAGHAN 
ISSUE #4: DAN LUVISI 
ISSUE #1 BONUS: KIT WALLIS 
JUL240377      

HUGE DETECTIVE #2 (OF 4)
WRITER: ADAM ROSE
ARTIST: MAGENTA KING
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, SC, 32pp, £3.99
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

After a race of giants emerged from deep sleep beneath the earth, a bloody conflict ensued in what became known as THE OMEGA EVENT. Eventually, a treaty is resolved and the state of Brobdingnag is created, allowing humans and giants to co-exist harmoniously. Yet tragedy threatens to shatter the peace, and an unlikely partnership is formed between DETECTIVES TAMAKI AND GYANT. As the pair attempt to stop the criminal AT LARGE, they find themselves involved in a mystery BIGGER than either could imagine.

COVER A: PEDRO COBIACO JUL240369      
COVER B: MAGENTA KING JUL240370      
COVER C: MARCELO COSTA JUL240371      

UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER #1 (of 4)
WRITER: XAVIER DORISON 
ARTISTS: DENIS BAJRAM, BRICE COSSU, ALEXIS SENTENAC, YOANN GUILLO 
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, SC, 56pp, £4.99
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 

DUKE FLEED’S STORY CONTINUES IN THIS LONG-AWAITED SEQUEL TO THE
SEMINAL MAZINGER MECHA FRANCHISE!

The war between the forces of Vega and Grendizer is but a distant memory. But from the confines of space, the RUIN DIVISION emerges with the most powerful Saucer Beast: THE
HYDRAGON. Under siege, pilot DUKE FLEED has no choice but join the fight and reawaken
the MIGHTY ROBOT GRENDIZER or risk the world he once fought so hard to protect.

COVER A: DERRICK CHEW JUL240349      
COVER B: DENIS BAJRAM JUL240350      
COVER C: TAKESHI MIYAZAWA JUL240351      
COVER D: COLM GRIFFIN JUL240352      
COVER E: DENIS BAJRAM UFO ROBOT BLUEPRINT JUL240353      

GRAPHIC NOVELS AND TRADES

ANFIELD ROAD
WRITER/ARTIST: CHRIS SHEPHERD
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, HC, 272pp, $24.99
ISBN: 9781787743731
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 

As Conor Sterling is about to turn 18, he wrestles with the tough choice to go to art college or look after his sick, dominating grandmother? While life seems to move faster, he falls for a West-Indian girl who his grandmother disapproves of. Conor is torn between doing the right thing for him or submitting to the will of his crazy grandmother.

What follows is a funny and poignant coming of age story set in Liverpool in 1989. The land of The La’s, the Hillsborough disaster, and Findus Crispy Pancakes.

“A graphic novel full of heart, soul and wit.” 
Jesse Armstong (Succession, Veep)

COVER: CHRIS SHEPHERD 
JUL240401      

BATTLETOADS: THE LOST ADVENTURE
WRITER: SIMON FURMAN
ARTIST: ANDRÉS GENOLET
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, SC, 80pp, $13.99
ISBN: 9781787743908
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 

THE GRAPHIC NOVEL PREQUEL TO THE 2020 BATTLETOADS GAME!

 Dive back into the badass world of Battletoads with The Lost Adventure, as Pimple, Rash, and Zitz face a horde of powerful opponents. The toadular trio participate in The Grand Fistival, a battle royale which gathered the strongest fighters in the universe. But a secret plot looms in the sewers of the celebration. Will the Toads prevail, or will their bond be tested by an out-of-this-world brawl? Uncover the rich stinkin’ history of Battletoads, a videogame franchise by Rare, which has seen the Toady trio battle valiantly against intergalactic evil. Whether you are a longtime Battletoads follower or a newcomer to the series, The Lost Adventure marks one of the franchise’s greatest spectacles. 

Collects BATTLETOADS: THE LOST ADVENTURE #1-3.

COVER: NINA MATSUMOTO
JUL240402      

CONAN THE BARBARIAN VOL.3 THE AGE UNCONQUERED 
WRITER: JIM ZUB 
ARTIST: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
PUBLISHERS: HEROIC SIGNATURES & TITAN COMICS 
FC, SC, 112pp, $17.99, 
ISBN:  9781787740167 (REG), 9781787744158 (DM)
ON SALE: OCTOBER 9, 2024 

BY CROM! CONAN VENTURES FORTH TO THE AGE OF ATLANTIS! 

Sent back in time to the THURIAN AGE, CONAN battles terrifying creatures and meets KULL THE CONQUEROR, a barbarian-king as strong as himself. Although these two legends begin at odds, they quickly realize they must quest together to stop the dark machinations of an ancient being who has contacted a mysterious evil beyond time and space to strengthen his already impressive mystic power. 

Collects #9-12 OF CONAN THE BARBARIAN 

REG: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE (JUL240366) 
DM COVER: MIKE DEODATO (JUL240367)

DEATH SENTENCE: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION
WRITER: MONTYNERO
ARTIST: MARTIN SIMMONDS & MIKE DOWLING
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, HC, 524pp, $49.99
ISBN: 9781787741461 (REG), 9781787745193 (DM)
ON SALE: OCTOBER 9, 2024

SEX, SUPERPOWERS AND SIX MONTHS TO LIVE!

VERITY: frustrated artist. WEASEL: struggling guitarist. MONTY: rogue media icon. Three people infected with the G+ virus, which grants them incredible powers – but will kill them in six months! Will they fade away – or go out in a blaze of glory? DEATH SENTENCE is the jawdropping next step in superpowered storytelling! Funny, fearless and frightening, this collection of the hit series is an unforgettable comics debut.

Collects DEATH SENTENCE vols.1-4

REG: MARTIN SIMMONDS JUL240389      
DM:  MARITIN SIMMONDS JUL240390      

DISENCHANTMENT VOL.3 
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, HC, 208pp, $24.99
ISBN: 9781787741591
ON SALE: October 23, 2024

FROM MATT GROENING, THE CREATOR OF THE SIMPSONS AND FUTURAMA, COMES VOL.3 OF THE HILARIOUS ALL-NEW COMICS BASED ON THE ANIMATED SHOW DISENCHANTMENT. 

Set in the medieval fantasy kingdom of Dreamland, Disenchantment follows the misadventures of idealistic young princess Bean, her feisty elf companion Elfo, and personal demon Luci.

JUL240407      

DOWNLANDS
WRITER/ARTIST: NORM KONYU
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, HC, 292pp, $29.99
ISBN: 9781787743328
ON SALE: OCTOBER 2, 2024

A WONDERFULLY EVOCATIVE GHOST STORY IN THE GREAT TRADITION OF M. R. JAMES AND DAPHNE DU MAURIER WITH A CONTEMPORARY EDGE. 

After the sudden death of his twin sister, 14 year old James Reynolds becomes obsessed with her tale of a black hound, a folkloric creature that is regarded as a portent of death. Enlisting the aid of his elderly neighbour, who the local children call ‘The Witch’, he delves into the centuries of village history, folklore, and ghosts, until he uncovers a deeper secret beyond his darkest nightmares, beyond the sight of most, and beyond the mortal veil. Set in the South Downs of England, a place that has been home to Celts, Romans, and Vikings, James’s story is interwoven with tales from his village that also blur the line between the living and the dead.

COVER: NORM KONYU JUL240404      

GUN HONEY VOL. 3: COLLISION COURSE
WRITER: CHARLES ARDAI
ARTIST: ANG HOR KHENG
PUBLISHER: HARD CASE CRIME (A TITAN COMICS IMPRINT)
FC, SC, 112pp, $17.99
ISBN: 9781787740907 (REG), 9781787742888 (DM HUGHES),
 9781787742895 (DM CHEW)
ON SALE: NOVEMBER 20, 2024 

THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED THIRD VOLUME OF THE BESTSELLING COMIC FRANCHISE, WRITTEN BY AWARD WINNER CHARLES ARDAI!

 After nearly a year in hiding from government agents looking to kill her, GUN HONEY Joanna Tan launches a plan to turn the tables that will take her from the jungles of Borneo to the streets of Yokohama and the sands of the Gobi Desert. But when four armed groups converge on one secret location, will anyone survive the explosive collision? 

Collects GUN HONEY: COLLISION COURSE #1-4

REG: ALEX ROLAND JUL240393      
DM:  ADAM HUGHES JUL240394      
DM: DERRICK CHEW JUL240395      

KILLTOPIA: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION 
WRITER: DAVID COOK
ARTISTS: CLARK BINT AND CRAIG PATON
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, HC, 288pp, $24.99
ISBN: 9781787744189 (REG), 9781787744301 (DM)
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A HIGH-SPEED, HIGH-STAKES, CYBERPUNK ADVENTURE THROUGH NEO TOKYO

 Ten years ago, an unexplained explosion rocked the city’s Sector-K district leaving it home to a horde of killer mecha and a lethal nanomachine plague known as ‘The Rot.’ Today, the sector is rebranded as ‘Killtopia’ - the most brutal bloodsport on the planet. High-tech hunters known as ‘Wreckers’ flood Japan to destroy the mechs in exchange for Rot medication and infinite wealth. When a rookie Wrecker called Shinji encounters Crash, the world’s first sentient mecha. Shinji learns that The Rot’s cure lies within Crash’s code, and could save the life of his dying sister. Together, Shinji, Crash and a misfit band of hackers and slum rats team up to cure The Rot while being hunted by Yakuza crime lords, android assassins and every Wrecker in Neo Tokyo.

REG: CRAIG PATON JUL240372      
DM: FRANK QUITELY JUL240373      

MICHAEL MOORCOCK’S ELRIC VOL.5: NECROMANCER
WRITERS: JULIEN BLONDEL & JEAN-LUC CANO
ARTIST: VALENTIN SÉCHER
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, HC, 64pp, $19.00
ISBN: 9781787743892 
ON SALE: NOVEMBER 20, 2024

ELRIC MUST FACE AN EPIC THREAT - WITHOUT HIS LEGENDARY STORMBRINGER! 

Two years after the sack of the great city of Imrryr, Elric wanders across the land as a mercenary, still grieving the death of his beloved Cymoril. But a new danger is not far away – Queen Yishana has a quest for the White Wolf, a journey into another dimension where elemental magic nor the enchantment of his mighty sword Stormbringer seems to function. Without his powers, how will Elric face down the old threat that lingers there? 

Collects ELRIC: THE NECROMANCER #1-2

COVER ARTIST: VALENTIN SÉCHER JUL240399      

RIVERS OF LONDON: STRAY CAT BLUES TP
WRITER: BEN AARONOVITCH & ANDREW CARTMEL 
ARTIST: JOSÉ BEROY
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, SC, 122pp, $17.99
ISBN: 9781787743847
ON SALE: DECEMBER 4, 2024

THE HIT COMIC BASED ON BEN AARONOVITCH’S BEST SELLING NOVELS IS BACK!

Old frenemies become allies in the latest Rivers of London saga, when a mysterious cat-woman comes to Abigail looking for help to free her sisters from a notorious chimera brothel run by London gangster Monty and his sinister magically endowed mother, Mrs. Napier. 

Collects RIVERS OF LONDON: STRAY CAT BLUES #1-4.

COVER: V.V. GLASS 
JUL240385     
 
SEA OF THIEVES: SEA DOG’S SEARCH TP
WRITER: JEREMY WHITLEY 
ARTIST: RHOALD MARCELLIUS
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, SC, 84pp, $14.99
ISBN: 9781787742826
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

PIRATE CAPTAIN LESEDI SINGH RETURNS TO THE PAGE ON A DARING ADVENTURE THAT SPANS THE SEA OF THIEVES AND DOWN TO THE SINISTER SIRENS’ LAIR! 

Once rivals on the Sea of Thieves, vying for the legacy of their famous father – the legendary Pirate Lord – DeMarco and Lesedi joined forces to instead forge their own story. And in the Arena, many a scallywag fought to add their name to the history books. But now, DeMarco is missing and Lesedi will stop at nothing to find him – even if the search takes her beyond the mortal realm. 

Collects SEA OF THIEVES: SEA DOG’S SEARCH #1-3

COVER: RHOALD MARCELLIUS
JUL240403      

TANK GIRL TRILOGY BOXED SET
WRITER: ALAN MARTIN
ARTIST: BRETT PARSON
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS
FC, BS, 312pp, $49.99
ISBN:  9781787744929 (REG), 9781787746237 (DM)
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A COLLECTION OF HIT TANK GIRL GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND BONUS EXCLUSIVE ART CARDS! 

This anthology boxed set is packed full of post-apocalyptic punk in the most typical TANK GIRL way! Follow Tank’s adventures through three exciting series as she goes through a whirlwind adventure looking for her signature tank, combating Nazis and getting into sci-fi antics. 

Collects TANK GIRL: GOLD, WORLD WAR TANK GIRL and TANK GIRL: TWO GIRLS, ONE TANK.

REG: BRETT PARSON JUL240391      
DM: CHRIS WAHL

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL. 10 
WRITERS: CHUCK DIXON, AND MORE 
ARTISTS: GARY KWAPISZ, AND MORE 
PUBLISHERS: HEROIC SIGNATURES & TITAN COMICS 
B&W, HC, 516pp, $125.00
ISBN: 9781787744110 (REG), 9781787744127 (DM) 
ON SALE NOVEMBER 6, 2024 

THE GREATEST HERO IN SWORD- AND-SORCERY HISTORY. THIS IS THE LEGEND OF CONAN! 

Collecting 13 issues of the classic Conan magazine, THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN and featuring Conan stories from 1987 -1988 written by the likes of Chuck Dixon, Larry Yakata and Don Kraar, and drawn by Gary Kwapisz, Andy Cubert and Val Mayerik. 

The omnibus also includes the graphic novel, CONAN THE REAVER written by Don Kraar and drawn by the legendary John Severin. 

Collects THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #133-145, and CONAN THE REAVER 

REG: JOE JUSKO JUL240364
DM: JOE JUSKO JUL240365

MANGA

CORPSE BLADE VOL.1 
WRITER/ARTIST: HAJIME SEGAWA
PUBLISHER: TITAN MANGA (TITAN COMICS IMPRINT)
B&W, SC, 192pp, $12.99
ISBN: 9781787743526
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

ARMED WITH A GUN AND THE MYSTERIOUS CORPSE BLADE CAN TSUTSUKI SAVE HIS SISTER?

School, chores, killing the undead — all in an average day for Tsuranuki Tsutsuki! After his sister is kidnapped by zombies, this middle schooler sets out to save her, becoming handy with a gun — but he won’t be alone, as he encounters another kid on a quest, a mysterious high-school girl who can command the awesome power of the CORPSE BLADE!

COVER: HAJIME SEGAWA
JUL240412      

I.L VOL.
WRITER/ARTIST: OSAMU TEZUKA
PUBLISHER: TITAN MANGA (TITAN COMICS IMPRINT)
B&W, SC, 352pp, $16.99
ISBN: 9781787744400
ON SALE: OCTOBER 2, 2024

DIVE INTO THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD CREATED BY OSAMU TEZUKA, AUTHOR OF WORLD-RENOWNED TITLES ASTRO BOY AND DORORO. 

Readers are thrown into the life of Imari Daisaku, a filmmaker whose fanciful creations have fallen out of favor in a society dominated by scientific triumphs. However, his life changes forever when he encounters a peculiar group led by Count Alucard, and he receives an extraordinary gift; I.L, a mysterious mannequin with the power of shapeshifting. Together, Daisaku and I.L utilize their phenomenal transformative abilities to help those in need and are propelled into an array of thrilling and haphazard adventures.

COVER: OSAMU TEZUKA 
JUL240410      

KAMEN RIDER KUUGA VOL.7
WRITERS: SHOTARO ISHINOMORI & TOSHIKI INOUE
ARTIST: HITOTSU YOKOSHIMA
PUBLISHER: TITAN MANGA (TITAN COMICS IMPRINT)
B&W, SC, 224pp, $12.99
ISBN: 9781787740105
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

BASED ON THE CLASSIC JAPANESE TOKUSATSU SHOW, KAMEN RIDER KUUGA!

 After years locked away for a series of murders she did not commit, Yukina Tsugami now wields Agito’s power! She is reunited with her younger brother Shoichi but after a brief meeting, he sets out to get revenge.

COVER: HITOTSU YOKOSHIMA
JUL240409      

THREE EXORCISM SIBLINGS 
WRITER/ARTIST: SHINTA HAREKAWA
PUBLISHER: TITAN MANGA (TITAN COMICS IMPRINT)
B&W, SC, 176pp, $12.99
ISBN: 9781787741393
ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

THE THIRD VOLUME OF THE HIT SUPERNATURAL MANGA!

The Noto Shrine has lost its guardian, stolen by Tengu in the night. But the only people who know of its sacred location are the local parishioners, one of whom must have led the Tengu straight to its secret hiding place! Mamoru and his brothers must contend with the voracious demons, all while trying to figure out which of these innocent-seeming devotees of the shrine is the real culprit!

COVER:  SHINTA HAREKAWA
JUL240413      

WORKING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS WORLD VOL.1
WRITER: AOI AKASHIRO
ARTIST: SONSHO HANGETSUBAN
PUBLISHER: TITAN MANGA (TITAN COMICS IMPRINT)
ISBN: 9781787743564
B&W, SC, 192pp, $12.99
ON SALE: OCTOBER 9, 2024

WHEN THE SON OF A CULT LEADER IS TRANSPORTED TO A WORLD WITHOUT RELIGION, HE MUST BRING THE GOD HE DESPISED WITH HIM TO SAVE THE WORLD! 

When Urabe is sacrificed by his father to the all-powerful Mitama, he prays that he can finally be without religion. He wakes up in a placid world free of faith, and begins a new life there, but when the truth is revealed – that the ruling empire purges the citizens – Urabe must find his faith and summon Mitama

COVER: SONSHO HANGETSUBAN
JUL240411

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