British Comic Shop Releases (4th February 2015) – 2000AD, Crossed and Miracleman!

2000AD Prog 1916 Cover Art

Art for 2000AD Prog 1916 by Glenn Fabry

 

Here’s this week’s list of comics – both US and UK releases – on sale in specialist UK comic shops today, Wednesday 4th February 2015. We’ve picked out the titles published by British publishers in bold below, or titles with a British connection we’re aware of, including cover artists.

Titan Comics has a number of new titles, although I did notice Diamond was re-plugging Penguins of Madagascar #3 this week, but Titan’s own web site states it was released last Wednesday. Anyway, check it out, as Jim Alexander is the writer on that one.

Look out too for Crossed: Badlands #71 from Avatar, which features a story from David Hine that rips open a fresh bloody wound in the Crossed universe as he takes us back to Japan.

 

Previews Toychest 2015

 

For fans of toys and other comic-related merchandise, this week also sees the release of Previews Toychest 2015, featuring new items shown at Toy Fair and hundreds of collectibles shipping until June 2015. It includes a plethora of backlist items, all in-stock now and ready to order from your local comic shop!

Don’t forget that despite many British publishers lack of faith in full-blown cover to cover comic strip action and humour, there are still comics on sale in newsagents that still delight in bringing you such subversive delights, including The Beano and Commando, with great strips featuring in titles such as Judge Dredd MegazineDoctor Who MagazineDoctor Who AdventuresTOXICVIZ and many more.

The Hatchette Judge Dredd Collection has also just launched in newsagents.

Plus, the wonderful Phoenix Comic is on sale in all Waitrose supermarkets as well as available on subscription.

British Publishers

2000AD/Rebellion

2000AD Prog 1916

In the wake of her beloved father’s death, young Anna Kohl wants to know more of his secret life as part of mysterious cadre of warriors, ‘The Order’. But is she ready for what lies ahead, and just who are ‘The Order’? Find out in this issue of 2000AD, which features glorious cover art from Glenn Fabry, coloured by Adam Brown.

The issue – also on sale in newsagents and digitally – also features “Judge Dredd: Dark Justice” by John Wagner & Greg Staples; “Ulysses Sweet, Maniac For Hire: Psycho Therapist” by Guy Adams and Paul Marshall; “Orlok, Agent of East Meg-One: Eurozoned” by Arthur Wyatt and Jake Lynch; and “Savage: Grinders” by Pat Mills and Patrick Goddard.

• Read Matt Badham’s interview on “Orlok” with Arthur Wyatt

Titan Comics

 

Chronicles Of Legion Hard Cover Volume 2

 

Chronicles Of Legion Hard Cover Volume 2
Writer: Fabien Nury Artist: Tirso & Various

Three lives, three incarnations of Vlad Tepes Dracula. The same blood flows in the veins of all three, the blood of Dracula. They will all be forced to take part in a fratricidal feud between Vlad and Radu: a battle that has lasted for centuries and has claimed countless lives! South America, 1531. Doña Gabriella is surprised by her feelings for the bastard son of her future husband, the conquistador Hernan Torres. Russia, January 1812. Captain Armand Malachi continues his search for a legendary treasure! London, 1885. In the mansion of Lord Cavendish, Victor Thorpe faces a cruel dilemma: he stands as the only heir to Cavendish’s fortune, ready to inherit on one condition: he must drink the cup of blood that stands before him.

 

Doctor Who: Tenth Doctor #1 NYCC Exclusive

 

Doctor Who: Tenth Doctor #1 NYCC Exclusive
Writer: Nick Abadzis Artist: Elena Casagrande Cover Artist: Photo

The Tenth Doctor returns for new adventures in this special edition of Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor #1 with an exclusive cover for this year’s New York Comic Con.

 

Doctor Who: Twelfth Doctor #1 NYCC Exclusive

 

Doctor Who: Twelfth Doctor #1 NYCC Exclusive
Writer: Robbie Morrison Artist: Dave Taylor Cover Artist: Photo

A new era for Doctor Who begins with Titan Comics’ Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor #1, now with an exclusive cover for this year’s New York Comic Con.

 

Lenore: Pink Bellies Trade Paperback (Mature Readers)
Writer, Artist and Cover Artist: Roman Dirge

All four parts of the “Who Will Die” story line are collected together for the first time!In a story line that has been building for for over a year, Roman Dirge, the so-called Arch-Deacon of the Macabre, has been slowly ratcheting up the tension and silliness in a story arc that will seen one of his most beloved characters pushing up the daisies – for good! Seriously this isn’t one of those, dead for a year kind of deals other publishers do, this is the real deal. Deader than an door-nail kind of dead. The sort of dead that leaves the reader gasping in stunned amazement at the sheer audacity of the thing. Seriously, as god is my witness someone’s dying or my name isn’t Ferdinand Marco De Boing Boing III.

US Publishers

Dark Horse Comics

Angel And Faith Season 10 #11
Complete Elfquest Trade Paperback Volume 2
Conan Trade Paperback Volume 16 The Song Of Belit
Gantz Trade Paperback Volume 34 (Mature Readers)
Ghost #12
Ghost Fleet #4
Goon Once Upon A Hard Time #1
Hellboy And The BPRD #3 1952
Lady Killer #2
Rat God #1

DC Comics

Action Comics #39
Ame Comi Girls Trade Paperback Volume 3: Earth In Crisis
American Vampire Second Cycle #6 (Mature Readers)
Aquaman And The Others #10
Batman 66 #19
Batman Arkham Unhinged Trade Paperback Volume 4
Batman Eternal #44
Deathstroke #1 Second Printing
Detective Comics #39
Earth 2 #31
Earth 2 Worlds End #18
Flash Season Zero #5
Grayson #7
Green Arrow #39
Green Lantern #39


Hinterkind #15

 

Hinterkind #15 (Mature Readers)
Writer: Ian Edginton Artist: Francesco Trifogli Cover Artist: Marguerite Sauvage

Having poisoned his mother and imprisoned his accomplice sister, Prince Regent Severin finds the early days of his reign tested as the Skinling army, ten thousand strong and led by the warrior queen Psamira, marches south to bring the war to the Sidhe. Meanwhile, Asa Monday and Jon Hobb join forces to search for Prosper, unaware that they are heading straight into the war zone.


Injustice Gods Among Us Year Three #8


Invisibles Hard Cover Book 03 Deluxe Edition

 

Invisibles Hard Cover Book 03 Deluxe Edition (Mature Readers)
Writer: Grant Morrison Artist: Phil Jimenez & Various Cover Artist: Brian Bolland

In this third collection, the team launches an assault on an underground New Mexico lab to free the cure for the AIDS virus from the alleged inventors of the disease: the U.S. government. Collects The Invisibles Volume 2 #1-13.


Lobo #5
Looney Tunes #223


Names #6

 

Names #6 (Mature Readers)
Writer: Peter Milligan Artist: Leandro Fernandez Cover Artist: Celia Calle

Katya’s relentless search to find her husband’s killer shifts into a different gear. Philip comes face-to-face with the mother – who should be dead! – and the Dark Loops expand their bizarre and bloody campaign! Twists, turns, mother-and-child reunions and a shockingly explosive climax await!


New 52 Futures End #40 (Weekly)
Superman #38
Superman Earth One Hard Cover Vol 03
Superman Hard Cover Vol 05 Under Fire (N52)
Superman Trade Paperback Volume 4 Psiwar (N52)
Swamp Thing #39
Teen Titans Trade Paperback Volume 5 The Trial Of Kid Flash (N52)
Wolf Moon #3 (Mature Readers)

IDW Publishing

GI Joe (2014) #5
Skylanders #6
Star Trek City On The Edge Of Forever Hc
Transformers More Than Meets Eye #37 Days Of Deception

Image Comics

Aphrodite Ix Cyber Force #1 Cross Over Sdcc Sgn Exc
Birthright #5
Cowl #8 (Mature Readers)
Dead At 17 Blasphemy Throne #6
East Of West #17
Egos #5
God Hates Astronauts Trade Paperback Volume 2 A Star Is Born (Mature Readers)
Humans #4 (Mature Readers)
Nailbiter #10 (Mature Readers)


Nameless #1

 

Nameless #1 (Mature Readers)
Writer: Grant Morrison Artist/Cover Artist: Chris Burnham, Nathan Fairbairn

An astronomer kills his family, then himself, leaving a cryptic warning. A Veiled Lady hunts her victims through human nightmares. An occult hustler known only as ‘Nameless’ is recruited by a consortium of billionaire futurists for a desperate mission. And the malevolent asteroid Xibalba spins closer on a collision course with Earth.

But nothing is what it seems-a terrifying inhuman experiment is about to begin… Abandon all hope and experience ultimate horror in NAMELESS.


Oddly Normal #5 (Variant Covers)
Postal #1 (Variant Covers)
Saga #25 (Mr
Sheltered #14 (Mature Readers)
Sinergy #4 (Variant Covers)
Spawn #250 (Variant Covers Inc. Jock)
Stray Bullets Sunshine & Roses #1 (Mature Readers)
Velvet #9 (Mature Readers)


Wytches #4

 

Wytches #4 (Mature Readers)
Writer: Scott Snyder Artist/Cover Artist: Jock

Now, with the true nature of the wytches revealed, Charlie descends into the Earth in a desperate race to save his daughter and his family from an inconceivable fate.


Marvel Comics

All New Captain America Fear Him #1


Angela: Asgard’s Assassin #3

 

Angela: Asgard’s Assassin #3
Writer: Kieron Gillen, Marguerite Bennett Artist: Phil Jimenez, Stephanie Hans Cover Artist: Stephanie Hans

• The Tenth Realm of Heven crashes into… wait, which number is Vanaheim? Well, Vanaheim. We’re going to Vanaheim for adventures, fun and bleak existential horror!
• Does Loki join the pursuit of Angela and her tiny, diaper-wearing charge? Well, we’d have to be really cruel to mention him here if he’s not going to turn up. Loki Lies, not solicits. Solicits are always 100% honest.
• Plus, find out why saying “All good angels go to heaven” would get you stabbed by Angela. She’s a little touchy on the topic of the afterlife.
Rated T+

Ant-Man #1 Brooks Second Printing Variant
Ant-Man #2


Avengers #41

 

Avengers #41 (Time Runs Out)
Writer: Jonathan Hickman Artist: Mike Deodato Cover Artist: Bryan Hitch
TIME RUNS OUT
Rated T+


Edge Of Spider-Verse #2 4th Ptg Rodriguez Var
Fantastic Four By Matt Fraction Omnibus Hc
Guardians of the Galaxy And X-Men Black Vortex Alpha #1
Hawkeye #21
Hulk #11
Inhumanity Trade Paperback
Marvel’s Ant-Man Prelude #1


Miracleman #15

 

Miracleman #15 (Mature Readers)
Art: John Totleben

The utterance of a single word has unleashed hell on Earth. Johnny Bates has let the Nemesis out. Kid Miracleman is loose. Smokes rises over London. And nothing will ever be the same as Miracleman faces Kid Miracleman in the genre-redefining climax of Book Three!
Including material originally presented in MIRACLEMAN (1985) #15, plus bonus content.


MMW Amazing Spider-Man Hard Cover Vol 01 New Printing
Ms Marvel #11
Operation Sin #2
Punisher #15
Return Of Living Deadpool #1
Spider-Man 2099 Classic Trade Paperback Volume 3 Fall Of Hammer
Spider-Man 2099 Trade Paperback Volume 1 Out Of Time
Spider-Woman #2 Second Printing


Star Wars #1 Second Printing - Cassaday Variant

 

Star Wars #1 Second Printing – Cassaday Variant
Writer: Jason Aaron Artist/Cover Artist: John Cassaday

THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME RETURNS TO MARVEL!

Luke Skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the Galactic Empire are fresh off their biggest victory yet-the destruction of the massive battle station known as the Death Star. But the Empire’s not toppled yet! Join Luke along with Princess Leia, smugglers Han Solo and Chewbacca, droids C-3PO and R2-D2 and the rest of the Rebel Alliance as they strike out for freedom against the evil forces of Darth Vader and his master, the Emperor. Written by Jason Aaron (Original Sin, Thor: God of Thunder) and with art by John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men, Uncanny Avengers), this is the Star Wars saga as only Marvel Comics could make it!
Rated T


Star Wars #2

 

Star Wars #2
Writer: Jason Aaron Artist/Cover Artist: John Cassaday

THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME CONTINUES!

• The Rebel assault on Cymoon 1 continues!
• Luke Skywalker – cornered by Darth Vader!
• Han, Leia, and the others – trapped!


Superior Iron Man #2 Second Printing Choi Variant Axis
Thanos Vs Hulk #1 Second Printing Starlin Variant
Thor #1 4th Printing Dauterman Variant
Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #2
Uncanny Avengers Omnibus Hard Cover
United States Of Murder Inc #6
Wolverines #5

Other Publishers

A Centaurs’ Life Graphic Novel Volume 5 (Mature Readers)
Afterlife With Archie Magazine #4


Annihilator #5

 

Annihilator #5 (Legendary Comics)
Writer: Grant Morrison Artist/Cover Artist: Frazer Irving

In the penultimate issue, the secrets of the universe are revealed as the true nature of Nomax’s crimes come to light – is this galactic revolutionary really a devil in disguise? With Ray on the brink of death, our not-quite-heroes spin wildly toward the center of the black hole, powerless to escape the all-consuming forces of fate! From the mind of Grant Morrison, Annihilator features art from Frazer Irving.

Archie Comics Favorites From The Vault Trade Paperback
Assassination Classroom Graphic Novel Volume 2
Black Rose Alice Graphic Novel Volume 3 (Mature Readers)
Bleach Graphic Novel Volume 63
Brainstorm #6 (Mature Readers)


Battlestar Galactica: Death Of Apollo #3

 

Battlestar Galactica: Death Of Apollo #3
Writer: Dan Abnett Artist: Dietrich Smith Cover Artist: Mike Mayhew

After years of silence, the Cylons have returned, and their first strike at the fleet has cost the life of Galactica’s favourite son, Apollo. As the grieving Galacticans struggle with their loss, and Starbuck contemplates reckless revenge, Adama must find focus and contemplate the odds: the Cylon threat is stronger and more insidious than ever before. Unless the fleet can defeat or outrun the Cylons, humanity will soon be as dead as his beloved son. Shocking drama and continuity-shaking military SF action from the acclaimed cosmic creative team of Abnett and Dietrich Smith.


Bunker #9 (Mature Readers)
Chimera Brigade Hard Cover Vol 02
Cluster #1 Main Cvrs (Mature Readers)


Crossed Badlands #71

 

Crossed Badlands #71 (Variant Covers)
Writer: David Hine Artist: Nahuel Lopez Cover Artist: Fernando Heinz

David Hine returns with a tale that rips open a fresh bloody wound in the Crossed universe as he takes us back to Japan. When a group of five friends realize this isn’t a video game, but life itself has gone crazy, they are thrust into a mad rush to save each other. But the horrors of he Crossed in Tokyo are more than they ever imagined. Available with Regular and Wraparound covers by Fernando Heinz, Torture cover by Christian Zanier, a Fatal Fantasy cover by Michael DiPascale, and a special Red Crossed Incentive cover also by Heinz.


Dawn Of Planet Of Apes #3

 

Dawn Of Planet Of Apes #3
Writer: Michael Moreci Artist: Dan McDaid, Adam Gorham Cover Artist: Christopher Mitten

As Caesar’s search group ropes new apes into the fold, Pope begins to implement his siege for power and dominance over his newfound tribe. On the other side of America, Malcolm must decide between two worlds-a community built on stability and support or going back on the road for the rumorued cure in Austin.


Deadman Wonderland Graphic Novel Volume 7 (Mature Readers)
Delinquents Trade Paperback
Disney Darkwing Duck Omnibus Trade Paperback Volume 1
Disney Pixar Treasury Vol 01
Disney Princess Treasury Vol 01
Django Zorro #3 Cvr A Lee Main
Enormous #6 (Variant Covers)


Escape From New York #3

 

Escape From New York #3 (Boom! Studios)
Writer: Christopher Sebela Artist: Diego Barreto Cover Artist: Declan Shalvey, Riley Rossmo

Are you ready for…General Plissken? The independent state of Florida has forced Snake to train their troops for the inevitable war with the United States. But you know Snake, he’s not exactly “Employee of the Year.” He’s just trying to find his freedom, and may anger two warring factions in the process!


First Hero Trade Paperback
Fall Of Cthulhu Omnibus Trade Paperback
Feathers #2
Fiction Squad #5
Food Wars Shokugeki No Soma Graphic Novel Volume 4 (Mature Readers)
Game Of Thrones #24 (Mature Readers)
Gangsta Graphic Novel Volume 5 (Mature Readers)
Garfield #34 Nine Lives Pt 2
Grimm’s Fairy Tales #107 (Variant Covers)
Grimm’s Fairy Tales Tales Of Terror #7 (Variant Covers)
Grimm’s Fairy Tales White Queen #1 (Variant Covers)
God Is Dead #28 (Mature Readers) (Variant Covers)
Haganai I Dont Have Many Friends Graphic Novel Volume 10 (Mature Readers)
Happy Marriage Graphic Novel Volume 10 (Mature Readers)
Hayate Combat Butler Graphic Novel Volume 25
Hello Kitty Gn Its About Time
Hero Cats Trade Paperback Volume 1
Heroic Legend Of Arslan Graphic Novel Volume 2
High School Debut 3in1 Trade Paperback Volume 5
Hollywood Zombie Apocalypse #2 (Variant Covers)
Honey Blood Graphic Novel Volume 0 Tale Zero


Imperium #1

 

Imperium #1 (Variant Covers, Valiant Entertainment)
Writer: Joshua Dysart Artist: Doug Braithwaite Cover Artist: Raul Allen

A daring new superhero saga from New York Times best-selling creator Joshua Dysart – writer of of the Harvey-Award nominated series HARBINGER – and superstar artist Doug Braithwaite (UNITY, Justice)!

Toyo Harada is the most dangerous human being on the planet. Imbued with incredible powers of the mind, he has spent his life guiding humanity from the shadows. But today he is a wanted man. His powers are public knowledge, his allies have turned to enemies, and he is hunted by every government on the planet.

Instead of surrendering, Harada has one last unthinkable gambit to play: to achieve more, faster, and with less, he will build a coalition of the powerful, the unscrupulous and the insane. No longer content to demand a better future, he will recruit a violent legion from the darkest corners of the Earth to fight for it. The battle for utopia begins now.


Jack Hammer Trade Paperback
Jojos Bizarre Adv Stardust Crusaders Graphic Novel Volume 10
King Jungle Jim #1
King The Phantom #1 Rare Cooke Virgin Edition
Knights Of The Dinner Table #217
Lady Death Apocalypse #1 (Mature Readers) (Variant Covers)
Lady Demon #2 Cvr A Chin Main
Lady Mechanika #0 & #1 Collected Ed (Mature Readers)
Legenderry Vampirella #1
Magi Graphic Novel Volume 10
Mega Man #45
Mr. Natural #3 (Mature Readers)
New Vampirella #9
New Zodiax #1
Nura Rise O/T Yokai Clan Graphic Novel Volume 25
Olympians Gn Hard Cover Vol 07 Ares Bringer Of War
One Piece 3in1 Trade Paperback Volume 11
Planet Gigantic #4
Pokemon Black & White Graphic Novel Volume 20
Possessions Graphic Novel Volume 4 Final Tantrum
Raqiya Graphic Novel Volume 3 New Book Of Revelation (Mature Readers) (Variant Covers)
Red Sonja Vultures Circle #2
Robocop 2014 #8 (Mature Readers)
Shaft #3
Sherlock Holmes Steam Detective #
Simpsons Illustrated #15
Sixth Gun Days Of The Dead #5
Sonic Universe #72
Southern Dog Tp (Mature Readers)
Spell Of Desire Graphic Novel Volume 3 (Mature Readers)
Steven Universe #7
Tiger & Bunny Graphic Novel Volume 6
Toriko Graphic Novel Volume 26


Tower Chronicles Dreadstalker #7

 

Tower Chronicles Dreadstalker #7 (Legendary Comics)
Writer: Matt Wagner Artist/Cover Artist: Simon Bisley

Supernatural bounty hunter John Tower has long been a man shrouded in mystery. Now, discover what set him on this path of horror as his origins are finally uncovered, revealing just what Tower is risking his life to find! Tower finally satisfies Alicia’s burning curiosity. As Tower confesses his true nature, one dark secret at a time, Alicia learns just what condemned him to an eternity of torment and ignited his endless quest. But the revelations are cut short when the Brotherhood of the Rose springs a trap on our vulnerable heroes, and a deadly game of cat and mouse begins!


Town Called Dragon #5
Victorian Secret Steampunk Angels 2014 #2
Voice Over Seiyu Academy Graphic Novel Volume 9
Woods #10
World Trigger Graphic Novel Volume 4
X-O Manowar #33 (Variant Covers)
Yu Gi Oh 3in1 Trade Paperback Volume 1
Yu Gi Oh Zexal Graphic Novel Volume 6
Zombie Tramp Ongoing #7 (Mature Readers) (Variant Covers)

Magazines

Amazing Figure Modeler #58
Back Issue #78
Brickjournal #33
Comic Shop News #1442
Famous Monsters Of Filmland #278
Hobby Japan – December 2014
Juxtapoz #170 – March 2015
Megami – October 2014
Newtype – October 2014

 


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