A list of new titles available in UK bookshops this week. This list does not include 2000AD / Rebellion releases which are listed separately here.
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Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow 6
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Authors: Asao Takamori & Tetsuya Chiba
Publisher: Vertical
ISBN: 9781647295172
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After their decisive bout, the end of Joe’s great rivalry with Rikiishi sends him spiraling into the depths of despair where does a rowdy underdog go when he has nothing left to fight for? But when an unexpected new rival provides Joe with a fresh challenge, will he be able to claw his way out of the gutter once again…?
This universally acclaimed classic is much more than a sports manga: it is a cultural touchstone and a realist masterpiece, perhaps the most prominent series ever to eschew any hint of the superhuman or supernatural, yielding a keenly observed human drama that captured the hearts of an entire generation on its way to becoming a runaway bestseller.
Serialised from 1968-1973, Ashita no Joe made a particular impact on college students and the working class, who saw their own experience reflected in Joe’s struggle. To this day, it remains one of the most important manga ever published, and this landmark omnibus edition marks its first appearance in English translation.
Hitmaker Asao Takamori was arguably the biggest manga author of his day, while the massively influential Tetsuya Chiba was awarded the prestigious Order of Culture by the Japanese government in 2024, the first manga artist ever to receive that honour.
Avatar Legends: Masters of the Elements Volume 1
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Authors: Brandon Hoang, Meredith McClaren & David M. Booher
Publisher: Dark Horse
ISBN: 978150675255 |
The first volume of Avatar Legends: Masters of the Elements collects short stories from beyond the confines of a single Avatar Cycle. Tales from Avatars Korra, Aang, Roku, Kyoshi, and Yangchen are rendered in exciting detail by comics masters including Brandon Hoang, BellBessa, Rachel Silverstein, Ingrid Kan, Ben Wilgus, David M. Booher, Amy Chu and many more.
From the Western Air Temple to the ramen houses of the Fire Nation and everywhere in between, these stories bring a new dose of Avatar adventure to your bookshelf.
Barbarian Behind Bars
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Authors: Elliott Kalan & Andrea Mutti
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
ISBN: 9781545808337
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From beyond the limits of time and space comes a warrior whose quest against evil brings his strong arm and battle axe to earth – where he’s swiftly arrested and thrown in prison. Ignorant of English, short-tempered, violent, and with no allies other than his cheese sandwich-grilling cellmate and his cynical public defender, the barbarian must find a way to escape his cage before his greatest enemy returns from the dead to use the prison system against him!
But can this mythic hero survive a world where a shower can become a death pit and a mystic gem of power is just so much contraband?
Daredevil/Punisher: The Devil’s Trigger
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Authors: Jimmy Palmiotti & Tommaso Bianchi
Publisher: Marvel – US
ISBN: 9781302968656
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Rekindling one of the greatest rivalries in comics! Daredevil and the Punisher find themselves at odds once again, not only with each other but with New York’s criminal element! With Frank Castle setting his sights on the Gnucci family and their conflict threatening to tear Hell’s Kitchen apart, it’ll fall to Daredevil to contain the chaos! The Punisher is not about to let things like due process stand in the way of eliminating the Gnuccis once and for all, but the Man Without Fear has other ideas and ideals! They’re on a collision course with the fate of Marvel’s first family of crime hanging in the balance – and that of the entire Big Apple!
Collecting: Daredevil/Punisher: The Devil’s Trigger (2025) #1-5
The EC Archives: The Complete Valor
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Authors: Otto Binder, Carl Wessler & Wally Wood
Publisher: Dark Horse
ISBN: 9781506754178
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Collecting the complete run of Valor in an affordable oversized paperback, from the heroic and legendary artistic talents of Carl Wessler, Bernie Krigstein, Graham Ingels, Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, and George Evans. Featuring a foreword by P. Craig Russell.
Faithless Complete Collection
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Author: Brian Azzarello & Maria Llovet
Publisher: Boom! Studios
ISBN: 9798217384006
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An erotic depiction of faith, sex, and the devil in the tradition of the divine comedy. Faith likes to dabble with magic. Her friends think it’s cute-if not a little off-putting-but it’s part of her charm and warped sense of purpose in a world that makes too much sense. Faith’s a true believer and knows there’s power within her reach, but it took a while for that magic and temptation to find her. That temptation? His name is Louis and with his guidance Faith embarks on a journey deep into the exclusive art world with hellish consequences.
New York Times bestselling writer Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Moonshine) and artist Maria Llovet (Loud) coalesce in a story of sexual and magical awakenings, and maybe even love. The complete collection includes the entire series in one stunning premium hardcover for the very first time.
Collects Faithless #1-6, Faithless II #1-6, and Faithless III #1-6.
Lost Marvels No. 4
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Author: Gil Kane
Publisher: Marvel – US
ISBN: 9798875002045
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The Lost Marvels series again delves into the misty margins of Marvel’s past to shine a light on extraordinary work that has never or rarely been collected for modern readers. This is the first volume of a compendium of some of the legendary Gil Kane’s finest storytelling. Freed from the conventions of super-hero battles, Kane’s art is a revelation here, capturing in flamboyant, imaginative detail the classic settings and characters of Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book tales (made even more vibrant by the great P. Craig Russell’s inking); the origin of Ka-Zar from Astonishing Tales; and episodes of Gullivar Jones, Warrior of Mars, an adaptation by Kane and Roy Thomas of the seminal 1905 SF/Fantasy novel.
Plus, a genre-hopping gallery of 100 exciting covers by the artist who almost single-handedly defined the look of 1970s-era Marvel.
Lost in the Future Collection
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Author: Damian & Alex Fuentes
Publisher: Papercutz
ISBN: 9781545827574
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A school field trip to an ancient castle goes terribly wrong for a group of friends, when a dangerous storm erupts. As they are about to leave the castle, the four friends are cornered by their arch nemesis – the class bully, who tries to pull one of his usual cruel pranks. Instead, they all get the scare of their lives, when they fall down a tunnel that transports them into the future: a future where mankind has nearly disappeared from the face of the earth, and where nature has taken control.
The friends will have to face up to this hostile new world – as well as their nemesis, who must come to terms with his own trauma – if they are to work together and have any chance of making it back home…
Marvel Fanfare Omnibus Vol. 3
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Author: Bill Mantlo, Steve Gerber & Dave Gibbons
Publisher: Marvel US
ISBN: 9781302968465
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Stories and art by the greatest talents in the comics industry! The third and final Marvel Fanfare Omnibus completes the definitive reprinting of the 1980s’ premier comics anthology! Showcasing top-tier creative talent and a diverse lineup of characters, Fanfare delivered a cutting-edge comics experience like no other.
Hot off the success of Watchmen, artist Dave Gibbons teams with Walter Simonson for a Doctor Strange mystic masterpiece; Steve Gerber pens a four-part Shanna epic brimming with ‘good girl’ charm; John Buscema makes a triumphant return to the Silver Surfer; and Mike Mignola crafts a poignant Namor tale.
Plus: an all-pinup issue bursting with iconic artwork from Arthur Adams, Jim Lee, Barry Windsor-Smith and more. And that’s just for starters!
Collecting: Marvel Fanfare (1982) #41-60
Miles Morales: Spider-Man Modern Era Epic Collection: Sitting In a Tree
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Authors: Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Latour & Sara Pichelli
Publisher: Marvel US
ISBN: 9781302970024
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Miles Morales takes the Marvel Universe by storm! Miles Morales is hitting the big time! With reality restored after Secret Wars, he’s on a new Earth, about to become a card-carrying Avenger – and when his new allies fall, he must stand alone against a villain with the power to destroy the planet!
Meanwhile, the Black Cat tries to get her claws into this new Spider-Man, and a new mutant threatens to grab the spotlight. But Miles’ new world may be torn apart when Marvel’s heroes go to war! Will he be forced to pick a side? Or can he and his pals Nova and Ms. Marvel find their own way?
Plus: Learn the secret history of Miles’ father… back when he was an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! And as Miles ventures into the Spider-Verse and lands on Gwen Stacy’s Earth-65, the 21st century’s two most sensational web-spinners cross paths – and lock lips! First comes love, then comes much worse, then comes chaos in the Multiverse!
Collecting: Spider-Man (2016) #1-15, Spider-Gwen (2015B) #16-18
Planet She-Hulk
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Author: Stephanie Phillips & Aaron Kuder
Publisher: Marvel US
ISBN: 9781302963132
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In a time of galactic unrest, Jennifer Walters made a promise to her cousin, the Hulk, to watch over the world of Sakaar and its people for a few days. But it’s been longer than a few days, and now She-Hulk is charged with keeping the peace on a planet at war! But Jennifer is a very different Hulk than the World-Breaker who once smashed Sakaar into submission. Is she up for the task?
Jen may be a trained lawyer and an Avenger, but how much help will that be in a world governed by “might makes right”? Not much when a merchant’s trusted assistant is found dead, and Jen is framed for his murder! Can Sakaar’s justice system prevail, or is She-Hulk staring at a long-term sentence?
The Power Rangers Art of Dan Mora
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Author: Dan Mora
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
ISBN: 9798892158756
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From international bestsellers to superhero icons, Dan Mora’s dynamic artwork has captivated readers around the globe as one of the most sought-after artists in modern comics. His contributions to the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic series have redefined the visual identity of the franchise for a new generation. And now, this artbook gathers his most striking visuals from the series earliest conception including full-page illustrations, character design process pages, and bonus material highlighting his creative approach to its iconic heroes and villains.
Whether you’re a lifelong Power Rangers fan or a devoted Mora follower, this is the morphinominal collection you’ve been waiting for!
Prince Valiant Vol. 31: 1997-1998
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Author: Hal Foster, John Cullen Murphy & Cullen Murphy
Publisher: Fantagraphics
ISBN: 9798875002328
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On its sixtieth anniversary, the strip looks back on Prince Valiant’s eventful life as many threads begin to come together in a climactic and fateful series of events that will change the face of Camelot. Dire times are ahead for Prince Valiant and his companions, as a three-way war erupts between Arthur’s British kingdom, the Picts, and the Jutes; Aleta, Maeve, and Ingrid are thrown into prison by Lord Hussa; Camelot falls to a barbarian army; and King Arthur makes a last stand.
Plus: Galleries of the best images from Prince Valiant by its creator Hal Foster chosen by artist admirers and comic-strip experts.
Universally acclaimed as the most stunningly gorgeous adventure comic strip of all time, Prince Valiant ran for 35 years under the virtuoso pen of its creator, Hal Foster. Starring a daring and gallant young hero, the series features epic sword fights, elaborate scenes of pomp and pageantry, and breathless plotting that always leaves the reader wanting more.
Fantagraphics’ deluxe editions, each collecting two years’ worth of Sunday strips, boast superbly restored artwork that captures every delicate line and chromatic nuance of Foster’s art.
Something is Killing the Children Omnibus Vol. 2
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Author: James Tynion IV & Werther Dell’Edera
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
ISBN: 9798892158763
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Erica Slaughter has broken ranks with the House of Slaughter and now she’s paying the price. As she travels the backroads of America to hunt terrifying new monsters, she must also stay ahead of the deadly agents sent to eliminate her. But the further she gets from Archer’s Peak, the more her shadowed past begins to catch up with her. From the explosive Tribulation saga to the haunting standalone stories that chronicle Erica’s earliest hunts, the next chapter in the Slaughterverse begins here!
This definitive oversized collection from Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (The Nice House on the Lake, The Department of Truth) and acclaimed artist Werther Dell Edera (House of Slaughter) continues the thrilling saga of the breakout hit series that has sold over two million copies worldwide.
Collects Something is Killing the Children #21-40.
Spider-Verse/Spider-Geddon Omnibus (New Printing)
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Author: Dan Slott, Christos Gage & Jason Latour
Publisher: Marvel US
ISBN: 9781302970734
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Two epic tales of multiversal madness in one spider-filled Omnibus! It begins with the Inheritors – a family of killers working their way through the realities, leaving a trail of dead Spider-people in their wake!
Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Jessica Drew are joined by Spider-Men, Women and Girls from across the worlds in an interdimensional battle for survival! If any of them get out of this alive, will they be ready for the Spider-Geddon to follow?
Iconic heroes and amazing new champions unite as things go from bad…to Spider-Verse!
Strange Tales
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Author: Jeremy Whitley, Steve Foxe & Bayleigh Underwood
Publisher: Marvel US
ISBN: 9781302966935
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Halloween horrors haunt some of Marvel’s greatest heroes! When Nico Minoru and her girlfriend Karolina Dean join friends Teddy Altman and Billy Kaplan for a rousing round of the RPG Hoosegows and Hydras, one wrong dice roll leads to goblins materializing in real life – and her friends all disappearing! Nico is left running through NYC’s streets with a very real dragon hot on her tail. Desperate for help, she finds herself at the Scarlet Witch’s Last Door. Will these two witches find the missing heroes and piece together how this board game came to life, or will their adventure end in a critical loss? Find out – along with Doctor Strange, Ghost-Spider, Shuri and…the Hulk?!
Plus: Run out of town by angry villagers, Werewolf by Night and Man-Thing hit the road with monster hunter extraordinaire Elsa Bloodstone on their trail! And when the chilling grip of the ancient Darkhold threatens the Marvel Universe, it’s up Doctor Strange and Ironheart to save the day – along with whatever aid they can find along the way!
Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Author: Casey Gilly, Antonio Di Caprio & Taurin Clarke
Publisher: Dark Horse
ISBN: 9781506746883
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Adventurer, archaeologist, socialite, survivor…legend. Lara Croft’s life is anything but boring! She’s survived a shipwreck, betrayal, ancient traps, prophecies, and paparazzi. When Croft Manor goes up in flames, it forces Lara to take stock of her life and figure out what is important to her. But a confrontation with a mysterious foe who has gotten their hands on a dangerous and familiar artifact provides some clarity as it launches Lara on a cross-continental journey doing what she does best…raiding tombs and questing for legendary relics.
Experience Lara Croft’s next chapter as she forges a new path following the events in Tomb Raider: Underworld and continues her legacy as the Tomb Raider. Adventure awaits!
Collects issues #1 – #4 of Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts.
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: IruMafia Edition 5
Publication Date: 25th August 2026
Author: Osamu Nishi & Hiroja
Publisher: Vertical
ISBN: 9781647296032
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Get ready to meet the lovable cast of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun as you’ve never seen them before! In this brand-new spinoff of the runaway hit series, Iruma is a dirt-poor but unfailingly cheerful young boy who grows up in a ruthless city slum. One day, Iruma gives an injured old man his last loaf of bread and nurses the stranger back to health – only to find out that the elder gent is none other than Don Sullivan, head of the Babyl Mafia! Soon after, Don Sullivan comes back, whisks Iruma away, and begs the boy to become his grandson. And just like that, Iruma begins his new life as the next in line to lead a gigantic gang of – dare we say – demonic mafiosos!
Across the Widest Sea
Publication Date: 27th August 2026
Author: Jean Cremers & Joe Johnson
Publisher: Maverick
ISBN: 9781545827314
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Abandoned in the middle of the ocean by her parents to learn to fend for herself, Leonie must find dry land. She meets Balthazar, a teenager whose canoe is taking on water, and Agathe, who lets herself be carried by the current and no longer has any hope of landing. They join forces to find a shore. A metaphorical story about the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Born in Liege in 1996, Jean Cremers’ parents directed him towards the same schooling as his four other brothers and sisters. It was only after completing his studies in general secondary education with a science-language option that he decided to change direction. Thus, he began his higher education in comics at Saint-Luc Liege. In February 2020, he won the young talent grand prize in the ‘Quai des bulles’ competition in Saint-Malo. He graduated with great distinction with a Master’s degree in comics from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Liege and published his first graphic novel with Le Lombard.
Joe Johnson is a professor of French and Spanish at Clayton State University in Georgia and translator of hundreds of graphic novels and comics.
Barefoot Gen 1 (3rd Edition)
Publication Date: 27th August 2026
Author: Keiji Nakazawa, Raina Telgemeier & Art Spiegelman
Publisher: Last Gasp
ISBN: 9780867199512
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Barefoot Gen is the powerful, tragic, autobiographical story of the bombing of Hiroshima and its aftermath, seen through the eyes of the artist as a young boy growing up in Japan. The author survived the atomic bomb, and bears witness to this tragic event. Nakazawa’s honest portrayal of emotions and experiences speaks to children and adults everywhere.
Barefoot Gen serves as a reminder of the suffering war brings to innocent people, and as a unique documentation of an especially horrible source of suffering, the atomic bomb.
Keiji Nakazawa was six years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on his hometown of Hiroshima. Shielded by a stone wall, he miraculously survived the blast. In this illustrated memoir, Nakazawa recounts his wartime childhood, his experience surviving the atomic bomb, and how the effects reverberated throughout his life. Compelled to tell his story in the memory of his family, Nakazawa turned to comics, penning his epic graphic novel series, Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima.
This is part one of a new, five-part edition. The new edition features all new lettering throughout as well as four pages in color for the first time. This edition collects the first two volumes of the series: Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima and Barefoot Gen: The Day After.
The Casagrandes Vol. 10
Publication Date: 27th August 2026
Author: The Casagrandes Creative Team
Publisher: Papercutz
ISBN: 9781545827154
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Clean up on aisle Casagrandes! When the Mercado’s freezer goes on the fritz, Bobby wants to call a plumber. But Abuelo knows better. He’s got just the tool for the job! Well, a job, at least. Get ready for a flood of funny with your favorite familia!
Then! Ronnie Anne grabs CJ’s backpack by mistake! What’ll she do for a whole school day without essentials like her skateboard?! And how will CJ make it through the hours without his bowtie and pirate hat?! Brother and sister better think fast and scavenge what they can find – especially when the City Rats attack!
And that’s not all! When La Cobra and La Tortuga attempt to hijack the train that runs past Adelaide’s apartment, it seems there’s no one around to stop them. But they hadn’t reckoned on heroes like… Adelaide and Carl!!! Serving justice and tea wherever they go!!!
All this and more in this jam-packed anthology featuring stories by the talent behind the Emmy-nominated series The Loud House and The Casagrandes!
Full Scoop Collection
Publication Date: 27th August 2026
Author: Richard Ashley Hamilton & Pablo Andres
Publisher: Maverick
ISBN: 9781545827307
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Sophie Cooper is the newest intern at the WMIA 7 news station – a struggling station based in Miami, Florida–and she’s determined to use access to the newsroom’s resources to prove her father has been framed for embezzlement. But investigating her father’s case soon uncovers some unsettling things about her hometown, like a flying saucer crashed in the Everglades, a chupacabra running wild, a digital doppelganger intent on ruining what’s left of Sophie’s social life, and a bunker, hidden since the 1960s, that seems to be at odds with time itself… Sophie will have to rely on all her truth-seeking skills to solve these mysteries!
Geronimo Stilton Reporter Vol. 22
Publication Date: 27th August 2026
Author: Geronimo Stilton
Publisher: Papercutz
ISBN: 9781545827437
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A mysterious reptilian hero is making headlines with daring rescues across New Mouse City, winning over the crowd with every good deed. But Geronimo isn’t convinced – something doesn’t add up. As the Gator Samaritan’s fame grows, suspicions rise that this so-called savior might be part of a clever scheme by Sally to boost her newspaper’s sales. Is the city’s newest hero the real deal… or just another headline hoax?
Jackson’s Wilder Adventures Vol. 3
Publication Date: 27th August 2026
Author: Sarah Davidson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781545827239
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In the newest edition of this much-loved series, Jackson learns that animals need friends, too–and that a family can look a lot of different ways! Starting at a new school can be tough, and Jackson is nervous about making new friends. But when Irwin shows him that animals need friends, too – including zebras and ostriches – it gives Jackson the courage he needs to make new pals. And when Mother’s Day comes around, Jackson is self conscious that he only has a Dad. But no worries! Irwin is here to show him how animal dads raise their young, from the stoic Emperor Penguin, to the flashy Golden Tamarind. Come join us on our adventure around the world, learning all about the Animal Kingdom!
Planet Atmos: Exordium Vol. 1
Publication Date: 27th August 2026
Author: D. R. Bushnell, Rob McEveety & Andrea Cucchi
Publisher: Papercutz
ISBN: 9781545835289
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From Tommy Lee Edwards (Marvel 1985, Jupiter’s Legacy, Star Wars), Dylan Bushnell, and Andrea Cucchi comes Exordium, an action-packed spectacle of sports and violence.
On the planet Atmos there is no greater challenge than ExoGP, an exhilarating and deadly racing league that has become the dominant spectacle throughout the galaxy. In this dystopian world ruled by powerful corporations and a dark underworld, the fate of three racers collide in a competition where skill, strategy, and sheer determination mean the difference between glory and death.
Ultra Heaven Volume 3
Publication Date: 27th August 2026
Author: Keiichi Koike, Ajani Oloye & Colin Turner
Publisher: Last Gasp
ISBN: 9780867199314
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Cub’s adventures continue in a dreamlike world. Or is it a nightmare?
Volume Three of Ultra Heaven continues Keiichi Koike’s masterful art and storytelling.
The World Enders
Publication Date: 27th August 2026
Author: James Patrick & Nicola Izzo
Publisher: Nakama Press
ISBN: 9781545827291
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A list of new titles available in UK bookshops this week. This list does not include 2000AD / Rebellion releases which are listed separately here.
Do note release dates may be subject to change and this list, drawn from various sources, may not include publishers.
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Coming Soon: Murder School by Paul B. Rainey 
“The Dissidents” by Derf Backderf, exploring lost American comic history, gets launch at Small Press Expo 2026 
Captain Britain turns 50, Anniversary Special announced 
David Broughton’s Shaman Kane heads to your Local Comic Shop again!
Scarlet Traces Volume 4 by Ian Edginton and D’Israeli is also out this week. My copy is already in its way from the excellent Speedy Hen online bookseller.