Saturday, November 30, 2024

I Reads You Juniors: November 2024 - UPDATE #47

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

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TREATS - From AnotherCookie:  There is a new online cookie retailer. It is called "AnotherCookie?" and the cookies are delicious.

NEWS:

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  The class action lawsuit filed against comics publisher, Action Lab Entertainment, for unpaid royalties and rights issues has been dismissed.  Apparently, the creators can pursue their claims individually.

FCBD - From BleedingCool:  A complete list of the titles available for "Free Comic Book Day 2025," which is scheduled for May 3rd, 2025.

MANGA - From GraphicPolicyAbrams ComicArts recently launched "Kana," an imprint dedicated to publishing manga in English.  Kana's first two releases will be "Leviathan" by Shiro Kuroi and Manhole Volume 1 by Tetsuya Tsutsui.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  Writer Patrick R. Young talks about his new "DC Go" series, "Nothing Butt Nightwing" (drawn by Moy R. Marco), which sees Dick Grayson as an international fashion model.

From DCBlog:  Writer Tom King talks about the new era in the ongoing "Wonder Woman" comic book series.

MARVEL/FANTAGRAPHICS - From BleedingCoolFantagraphics Books will publish a "Lost Marvels" one-shot for "Free Comic Book Day 2025." The comic book will promote Fantagraphics line of "Lost Marvels" hardcover anthologies that will publish odd Marvel comic book stories, which includes the work of such luminaries as Howard Chaykin and the late Neal Adams.  "Lost Marvels No. 1 Tower of Shadows Hardcover" will arrive March 4th, 2025.  "Free Comic Book Day 2025" is May 3rd.

BOOM STUDIOS - From BleedingCoolBOOM! Studios has let their license to publish comic books based on the television properties, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Firefly" (both creatred by Joss Whedon) lapse.

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  Cinematic baddie, "the Predator" has taken on "Wolverine" and Black Panther" in Marvel Comics miniseries.  Now, 2025 will welcome "Predator Vs. Spider-Man."

DC TV - From Deadline:  Actor Tom Cavanagh made his debut on The CW's "Superman & Lois" as TV journalist, "Gordon Godrey."  Cavanagh has previously appeared in The CW's superhero series, "The Flash" and "Arrow."

COMICS - From BleedingCool:   Paramount, Walmart, and Mego are joing SP Media/Atlas Comics in reviving the late Martin Goodman's defunct comic book publishing line, "Atlas/Seaboard."  Goodman was the founder of Marvel Comics and set up Atlas in 1974.

COMICS - From BleedingCoolPapercutz has announced a new publishing initiative for the "Smurfs" graphic novels, with "The Smurfs Archive Vol 1" in February 2025. This will be the first time that the original Smurfs comics, created by Belgian comics artist, Peyo, beginning in 1958, have been published chronologically in English, and the first collection will include over 300 pages of story and historical commentary.

DC CINEMA - From YouTube:  This link will take you to the full extended preview of the documentary film, "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story."

EN MEMORIAM - From BleedingCool:  The fantasy and science fiction artist, Greg Hildebrandt, has died at the age of 85, Thursday, October 31, 2024.  He was best known for collaborations with his twin brother, the late Tim Hildebrandt (1939-2006).  The brothers came to fame in the 1970s for the art they produced for the "Lord of the Rings" calendars in 1977, 1978, and 1979.  They also produced an iconic movie poster for the United Kingdom release of "Star Wars" (1977).  As a solo artist, Greg drew a cover art for Dynamite Entertainemtn, IDW Publishing, and Marvel.

DC STUDIOS - From YouTubeDC Studios and Max have released an official trailer for "Creature Commandos," a new animated series. It arrives Dec. 5, 2024.

COMICS - From AIPT:  AIPT Comics, courtesy of the "Kolchak Meets the Classic Monsters" Kickstarter, has a first look at "Count Crowley" artist Lukas Ketner’s new cover for a new limited edition of the collection of all three "Kolchak Meets Classic Monsters" issues.

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OCTOBER 2024 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Bad Egg LLC for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  CEX Publishing for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Cosmic Lion Productions for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Cryptozoic Entertainment for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Batman #153 & 154" for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Ghost Machine" for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "GI Joe" and "Void Rivals" for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics' "Spawn" for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Magma Comix for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Massive for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion/2000 AD for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Seven Seas Entertainment for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Titan Publishing for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  TOKYOPOP for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for October 2024
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for October 2024

NOVEMBER 2024 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Abrams Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Afterlight Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Blood Moon Comics LLC for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  CEX Publishing for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Batman" titles for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dstlry Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Void Rival" for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Invaders Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Magma Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion/2000AD for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Scratch Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Stranger Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Z2 Comics for November 2024
From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for November 2024

DECEMBER 2024 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze Publishing for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Abrams Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  BlackBox Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Cosmic Lion Productions for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dren Productions for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Fantagraphics Books for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Energon Universe" titles for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Ghost Machine" titles for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics Todd McFarlane titles for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Magma Comix for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Massive for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Penthouse Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion / 2000 AD for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics "Conan" titles for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  TOKYOPOP for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for December 2024
From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for December 2024

JANUARY 2025 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  1First Comics for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Abrams Comics for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  DSTLRY Media for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Comics for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Energon Universe" titles for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Ghost Machine" titles for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Spawn" titles for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Ultimate Comics" titles for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Massive for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion/2000 AD for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Rising Empire Studios for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Udon Studios for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for January 2025
From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Comics for January 2025

FEBRUARY 2025 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  CEX for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Absolute" titles for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics' Energon Universe titles for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  Magma Comix for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for February 2025 - full list
From BleedingCool:  Marvel "Ultimate Comics" for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for February 2025 - Part 1
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for February 2025 - Part 2
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for February 2025
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for February 2025

MAY 2025 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Free Comic Book Day 2025 titles for May 2025

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Thursday, November 28, 2024

#IReadsYou Review: JOSIE ANNUAL SPECTACULAR #1

JOSIE ANNUAL SPECTACULAR, NO. 1
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS, INC.

STORY: Ian Flynn, Holly G!
PENCILS: Steven Butler; Dan DeCarlo; Holly G!
INKS: Lily Butler; Jim DeCarlo; John Costanza
COLORS: Glenn Whitmore; Bill Yoshida
LETTERS: Jack Morelli; Bill Yoshida
EDITORS: Jamie Lee Rotante; Vincent Lovallo; Stephen Oswald
EiC: Mike Pellerito
COVER: Steven Butler and Lily Butler with Rosario “Tito” Peña
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (December 2024); on-sale November 6, 2024

Rating: All-Ages

Josie and the Pussycats in “Encore No More!”

In December 1962, Archie Comics introduced the character, Josie Jones, in Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #23 (cover dated: Winter 1962-1963).  Created by Dan DeCarlo, Josie Jones would become “Josie McCoy,” and she would join her friends, Melody and Valerie, in the band, “Josie and the Pussycats.”

Archie is releasing a trio of “annual spectaculars” that involve the machinations of a new character, “Mother Striga.”  She made her debut in Sabrina Annual Spectacular, No. 1.  Her story continued in the Archie Halloween Spectacular.  Striga's debut arc concludes in Josie Annual Spectacular, No. 1 (November 6, 2024).

Josie Annual Spectacular, No. 1 includes one new story and two reprint stories with the second reprint being a two-part tale.  The new story, the Mother Striga tale, is entitled “Encore No More!”  It is written by Ian Flynn; drawn by Steven Butler (pencils) and Lily Butler (inks); colored by Glenn Whitmore; and lettered by the great Jack Morelli.

Josie and the Pussycats in “Encore No More!”:
Alexandra Cabot makes an emergency call to her friend, Sabrina the Teenage Witch.  Apparently, Mother Striga has bewitched Josie and the Pussycats, and their concert at Eyegore Estates has turned into a real monsters ball.  Their music is brainwashing the monster-people.  Luckily, Sabrina believes that this state of affairs can play in her favor in ending the threat of Mother Striga.  But she'll need Alexandra's help to do it.

Meanwhile, Sabrina's cat, Salem Saberhagen, and Alexandra's cat, Sebastian, are reunited.  Now, it is up to them to do their part to free Josie and the Pussycats.

THE LOWDOWN:  I have been a fan of the Josie and the Pussycats franchise since I was a small child.  I am crazy about classic Josie comic books that were published from the 1960s to the early 1980s, and I still love the two 1970s animated television series based on the comics.

Josie Annual Spectacular No. 1 brings an end to the Mother Striga introductory story arc.  I imagine that the character will make a return, likely in an “Archie Horror” one-shot.  Writer Ian Flynn does good work getting a lot out of what amounts to a 15-page story that is serialized over three issues.  Honestly, he offers enough subplots and ideas for three full issues, but he ends this arc on a nice and unusual note.  I must mention that while “Encore No More!” is ostensibly a Josie and the Pussycats tale, Josie supporting character, Alexandra Cabot, and Sabrina are the leads.

I am really impressed with the art throughout this arc.  The team of Steven Butler (pencils) and Lily Butler (inks) deliver some really good-looking art.  Their compositions are like an homage to Josie and the Pussycats legend Dan DeCarlo, but with a stylish modern sensibility.  It really is eye candy.  The colors by Glenn Whitmore add a surreal touch to the art and to the story, while also giving the narrative a kind of low wattage occult edginess.  The lettering by the great Jack Morelli gives voice to the spicy dialogue which closes this story on a winning note... and a note of warning.

In these reviews, I always warn readers that I will always recommend classic-style Archie Comics titles.  Josie Annual Spectacular No. 1 is kinda new because it is classic-style Archie Comics with an eye towards reinvigorating it.  I recommend this entire “Mother Striga” line.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of classic-style Archie Comics and of Josie and the Pussycats will definitely want to get a copy of Josie Annual Spectacular No. 1.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

#IReadsYou Review: SCOOBY-DOO, Where Are You? #127

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? (2010) #127
DC COMICS

STORY: Derek Fridolfs; Sholly Fisch
PENCILS: Walter Carzon; Scott Neely
INKS: Horacio Ottolini; Scott Neely
COLORS: Silvana Brys; Heroic Age
LETTERS: Saida Temofonte; Dezi Sienty
EDITORS: Courtney Jordan; Alex Antone (reprint)
COVER: Derek Fridolfs with Silvana Brys
32pp, Color, $2.99 U.S. (June 2024)

Ages 8+

“Dog Tag”

Welcome, dear readers, to my continuing journey through the Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? comic book series, which began publication in 2010.  I continue to renew my subscription so that I can continue to review this series for you, dear readers.

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? #127 opens with “Dog Tag,” which is written by Derek Fridolfs and drawn by Walter Carzon and Horacio Ottolini.  The story finds Mystery Inc.Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma enjoying a night of “Laser Tag.”  However, what Shaggy calls the “Freaky Fright Stalker” is taking the fun out of the game.  Can the gang solve this mystery?

As usual, the second story, “Con Games,” is a reprint story.  It is written by Sholly Fisch and drawn by Scott Neely.  [This story was originally published in Scooby-Doo, Where Are You #25 (cover date: November 2012).]  The story finds Mystery Inc. attending “MonsterCon.”  It's packed with authors, filmmakers, sci-fi fans, and cosplayers.  The con's organizer, Woody K. Wackerstein, is certainly happy about the turnout.  But when the “Phantom of the Con” makes his regularly scheduled appearance, the apparition threatens to put an end to the convention fun.

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? #127 has as its theme fandom and fan gatherings.  “Dog Tag” is set in a “Laser Tag” entertainment center, and although people have been playing it since the 1980s, “Laser Tag” remains popular.  The monster in the story visually references the alien, “Predator” that first appeared in the 1978 film, Predator, and also appeared as recently as the Hulu original film, the Emmy-nominated, Prey (2022).

I enjoy stories set in the world of science fiction and comic book conventions.  I still fondly remember author Sharyn McCrumb's 1988 satirical novel, Bimbos of the Death Sun, which is set at a science fiction convention.  This issue's second story is set set at a con, and features a number of pop culture references.  Woody K. Wakerstein, the organizer of “MonsterCon,” is a substitute for Forest J. Ackerman, an author and magazine editor.  Ackerman was also one of the founders of science fiction fandom.  Another substitute character is “Walt Palace,” who is based on director William Castle (1960s 13 Ghosts), who is known for his B-movie horror flicks for which he used gimmicks to promote.

The best thing about this issue is that it features the art of two of the best Scooby-Doo comic book artists, Walter Carzon and Scott Neely.  Each artist's illustrations also features gloriously shimmering bright coloring from Silvana Brys and Heroic Age, respectively.

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? #127 is a good issue, much better than the previous one, #126.  So grab your “Scooby Snacks” and read it, and maybe watch a Scooby-Doo movie, later.  And until next time, Scooby-Dooby-Doo!

B+

[This comic book includes a seven-page preview of the DC Comics original graphic novel, “Dear DC Super-Villains” by Michael Northrop, Gustavo Duarte, Cris Peter, and Wes Abbott.]

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

#IReadsYou Review: SPACE GHOST #1

SPACE GHOST VOL. 1 #1
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

STORY: David Pepose
ART: Jonathan Lau
COLORS: Andrew Dalhouse
LETTERS: Taylor Esposito
EDITOR: Joseph Rybandt
COVER: Francesco Mattina
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Jae Lee with June Chung; Bjorn Barends; Michael Cho; Alex Toth; Francesco Mattina
32pp, Color, $4.99 U.S. (May 2024)

Rated “Teen”

Space Ghost is a superhero character created by the American animation studio and production company, Hanna-Barbera Productions.  The character first appeared in the Saturday morning cartoon series, “Space Ghost,” which was originally broadcast on CBS from September 1966 to September 1967 for 20 episodes.  Space Ghost shared his television series with a second feature, entitled “Dino Boy in the Lost Valley.”  Space Ghost was designed by cartoonist and comic book artist, Alex Toth (1928-2006), who created the character with Hanna-Barbera's founders, William Hanna (1910-2001) and Joseph Barbera (1911-2006).

In his original incarnation, Space Ghost was a superhero whose base of operations was a small world known as “Ghost Planet.”  He fought super-villains in outer space with his teen sidekicks, Jan and Jace, and their monkey, Blip.  His main weapons were power bands he wore around his wrists and lower arms; the bands fired off multiple energy beam-based attacks, including heat, cold, and force, to name a few.  Space Ghost could also fly, survive in space, and turn invisible (his “Inviso Power”).  He also had a space ship known as “the Phantom Cruiser.”

Space Ghost sporadically appeared in various comic book publications over a fifty year period.  Dynamite Entertainment has just launched a new Space Ghost comic book as part of its licensing agreement with Warner Bros.  Entitled Space Ghost Volume 1, it is written by David Pepose; drawn by Jonathan Lau; colored by Andrew Dalhouse; and lettered by Taylor Esposito.

Space Ghost Volume 1 #1 opens on Space Colony Omnicron.  It is the home of brilliant scientist, Doctor Jarrod Keplar, and his children – a pair of twins – Jan (a girl) and Jace (a boy).  Now, Omnicron is suffering a surprise attack at the hands of space pirates.  Dr. Keplar is planning to escape with his children and their pet monkey, Blip, who is more than he seems.

The colony's defenses are overwhelmed, however, and when tragedy strikes the Keplar family, all seems lost.  Yet these ruthless pirates did not count on a wild card – the cosmic vigilante known as “the Space Ghost.”  This almost folkloric figure metes out justice throughout the galaxy and brings vengeance to those who prey upon the defenseless.  But can even this phantom save this day?

THE LOWDOWN:  Since July 2021, Dynamite Entertainment's marketing department has been providing me with PDF review copies of some of their titles.  Space Ghost Volume 1 #1 is the latest, but it is not the first Space Ghost comic book that I have read.

As far as I'm concerned, there have never been enough Space Ghost comic book series.  His last comic book appearances before now were DC Comics' Future Quest maxi-series and Future Quest Presents #1 (DC Comics), I believe.  So I'm happy about this new series.  This first issue is about re-introductions of classic characters and introductions of their new versions.  This first chapter is a little chaotic and a little thin on plot.  Still, it's fun to see Space Ghost in action, and even more fun to see Jan and Jace take a more proactive part in the combat than they have in the past.

Jonathan Lau's illustrations and Andrew Dalhouse's colors make for a gritty narrative, which I'll accept.  I prefer that Space Ghost comics mimic the slick and technically proficient design style of the artist who first visualized the world of Space Ghost, the late Alex Toth.  Still, the darker and rougher graphical storytelling style here may indeed work in selling this newer vision of Space Ghost.

I highly recommend Space Ghost Volume 1 #1.  It is a first issue well worth many American dollars, dear readers.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Dynamite Entertainment's Warner Bros. comic book series will want to read Space Ghost Volume 1.

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Monday, November 25, 2024

Titan Comics Announces the Return of SOLOMON KANE to Comics in 2025

SOLOMON KANE RETURNS! in "Solomon Kane: The Serpent Ring"

From creator Patrick Zircher with a Cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola

Issue #1 On Sale March 2025

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DC Comics from Lunar Distributors for November 27, 2024

DC COMICS:

Absolute Batman #1 (3rd Printing Cover A Nick Dragotta), $4.99
Absolute Batman #1 (3rd Printing Cover B Jerome Opena Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Absolute Batman #1 (3rd Printing Cover C Nick Dragotta Foil Variant), $7.99
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Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (2nd Printing Cover A Hayden Sherman), $4.99
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Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (2nd Printing Cover C Jeff Dekal Foil Variant), $7.99
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Absolute Wonder Woman #2 (Cover A Hayden Sherman), $4.99
Absolute Wonder Woman #2 (Cover B Joelle Jones Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Absolute Wonder Woman #2 (Cover C Stephanie Hans Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Absolute Wonder Woman #2 (Cover D Matteo Scalera Card Stock Variant), AR
Absolute Wonder Woman #2 (Cover E Stephanie Hans Virgin Card Stock Variant), AR
Absolute Wonder Woman #2 (Cover F Rafael Albuquerque Card Stock Variant), AR
Absolute Wonder Woman Noir Edition #1 (Cover A Hayden Sherman), $4.99
Absolute Wonder Woman Noir Edition #1 (Cover B Black Blank Card Variant), $5.99
Absolute Wonder Woman Noir Edition #1 (Cover C Hayden Sherman Foil Variant), $7.99
Action Comics #1077 (Cover A Clayton Henry), $4.99
Action Comics #1077 (Cover B Sebastian Fiumara Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Action Comics #1077 (Cover C Meghan Hetrick Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Action Comics #1077 (Cover D Al Kaplan Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman By Tom King Volume 1 TP, $49.99
Batman Santa Claus Silent Knight Returns #1 (Of 5)(Cover A Bernard Chang), $3.99
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Batman Santa Claus Silent Knight Returns #1 (Of 5)(Cover C Dan Hipp DC Holiday Surprise Rub And Sniff Polybag Variant), $9.99
Batman Santa Claus Silent Knight Returns #1 (Of 5)(Cover D Kevin Wada Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman Santa Claus Silent Knight Returns #1 (Of 5)(Cover E Erica Henderson Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman Santa Claus Silent Knight TP, $17.99
Batman The Brave And The Bold #19 (Cover A Simone Di Meo), $7.99
Batman The Brave And The Bold #19 (Cover B Riley Rossmo), $7.99
Batman The Brave And The Bold #19 (Cover C Stevan Subic), $7.99
Batman The Brave And The Bold #19 (Cover D McFarlane Toys Card Stock Variant), $7.99
Batman The Cult TP (2024 Edition), $19.99
Batman The Long Halloween The Last Halloween #3 (Of 10)(Cover A Tim Sale), $4.99
Batman The Long Halloween The Last Halloween #3 (Of 10)(Cover B Mark Chiarello), $4.99
Batman The Long Halloween The Last Halloween #3 (Of 10)(Cover C Arthur Adams), $4.99
Black Canary Best Of The Best #1 (Of 6)(Cover A Ryan Sook), $4.99
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Black Canary Best Of The Best #1 (Of 6)(Cover D Chrissie Zullo Card Stock Variant), AR
Black Canary Best Of The Best #1 (Of 6)(Cover E Dan Hipp Card Stock Variant), AR
DC Connect #55, AR
DC Finest The Flash The Human Thunderbolt TP, $39.99
Detective Comics #1091 (Cover A Mikel Janin), $4.99
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Detective Comics #1091 (Cover D McFarlane Toys Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Detective Comics #1091 (Cover E Ashley Wood Card Stock Variant), AR
Flash #15 (Cover A Mike Del Mundo), $3.99
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Green Arrow #18 (Cover A Taurin Clarke), $3.99
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Green Arrow #18 (Cover C Guillem March Foil Variant), $5.99
Harley Quinn #45 (Cover A Elizabeth Torque), $3.99
Harley Quinn #45 (Cover B David Nakayama Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Harley Quinn #45 (Cover C Jorge Fornes Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Harley Quinn #45 (Cover D Robin Higginbottom Card Stock Variant), AR
Joe The Barbarian TP (2024 Edition), $19.99
JSA Compendium Volume 1 TP, $59.99
Justice League Unlimited #1 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Justice League Unlimited #1 (Cover B Jim Lee Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Justice League Unlimited #1 (Cover C Andy Kubert Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Justice League Unlimited #1 (Cover D Howard Porter Card Stock Variant), $4.99
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Justice League Unlimited #1 (Cover H Daniel Sampere Wraparound Raised UV Foil Variant), $7.99
Justice League Unlimited #1 (Cover I Dave Wilkins Card Stock Variant), AR
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Justice League Unlimited #1 (Cover K Yasmine Putri Card Stock Variant), AR
Justice League Unlimited #1 (Cover L Jim Lee Hush Inks Card Stock Variant), AR
Justice League Unlimited #1 (Cover M Jim Lee Hush Card Stock Variant), AR
Multiversus Collision Detected #6 (Of 6)(Cover A Dan Mora), $4.99
Multiversus Collision Detected #6 (Of 6)(Cover B Jon Sommariva Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Multiversus Collision Detected #6 (Of 6)(Cover C Chrissie Zullo Card Stock Variant), AR
Nightwing #120 (Cover A Dexter Soy), $4.99
Nightwing #120 (Cover B Dan Panosian Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Nightwing #120 (Cover C Francesco Francavilla Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Nightwing #120 (Cover D McFarlane Toys Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Nightwing #120 (Cover E Gleb Melnikov Card Stock Variant), AR
Power Girl #15 (Cover A Yanick Paquette), $3.99
Power Girl #15 (Cover B Jeff Dekal Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Power Girl #15 (Cover C Tiago Da Silva Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Superman #20 (Cover A Dan Mora), $4.99
Superman #20 (Cover B Dan Panosian Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Superman #20 (Cover C Brad Walker Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Superman #20 (Cover D Chris Samnee Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Superman #20 (Cover E Carmine Di Giandomenico Creature Commandos Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Superman #20 (Cover F Dave Johnson Card Stock Variant), AR
Superman The Exile And Other Stories Omnibus HC (2024 Edition), $125.00
Witching Hour TP (2024 Edition), $19.99

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