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

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

#IReadsYou Review: CONAN THE BARBARIAN #1

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #1 (2023)
TITAN COMICS/Heroic Signatures

STORY: Jim Zub
ART: Roberto de la Torre
COLORS: José Villarrubia
LETTERS: Richard Starkings of Comicraft
EDITOR: Phoebe Hedges
COVER: Dan Panosian
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Roberto de la Torre; Artgerm; Patch Zircher; Mike Mignola; E.M. Gist, Dan Panosian; Jae Lee; Colleen Doran; Chris Jones; Dave Wilkins; Mark Schultz; Junggeon Yoon; Ian Nicholls; Eric Ray; Jay Anacleto; Chris Ehnot
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (August 2023)

Suggested for mature readers

“Bound in Black Stone” Part I: “Scourge of the Dead”

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 #1 (“Scourge of the Dead”) opens in Northern Aquilonia, specifically at the outpost known as “Hauler's Roam.”  Recently arrived, Conan the Cimmerian is the closest that he has been to his homeland of Cimmeria in eight years.  But first, he must extricate himself from “the Bleeders,” the band of mercenaries of which he has been a part.

A weary Conan has returned to his homeland to seek rest and solitude, but a mysterious scout, Brissa, rides into Haurler's Roam” with a warning of an imminent threat on the march from the Pictish wilderness.  Will Conan and his new ally be able to hold off this new horde of invaders?

THE LOWDOWN:  Titan Comics has been providing me with PDF copies of their publications for review for several years now.  Their debut Conan title, Conan the Barbarian #1, is the latest.

When Marvel Comics resumed publishing Conan the Barbarian comic books in 2019 – for the first time since the late 1990s – I was somewhat exited.  I read a few issue, and while they did recall some of the best of classic Marvel Conan for me, I saw no reason to keep reading past the first six months of the revival.

Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures' debut Conan the Barbarian #1 seems a bit edgier than Marvel Comics' 2019 Conan the Barbarian... at least, in hindsight to me.  Part of it may be that writer Jim Zub's introductory story fits itself in with some of the literary Conan chronologies.  For instance, “Scourge of the Dead” references the “Sack of Venarium,” also known as the “Battle of Venarium,” which is depicted in the 2003 Conan novel, Conan of Venarium, written by Harry Turtledove.

Conan is apparently 14 or 15 at the time of the battle, but Zub may be setting his age at 16.  Eight years later, this story, “Scourge of the Dead” begins, and Zub references Conan's “twenty-four summers.”  In an interview, Zub said that this story takes place after the original Robert E. Howard Conan short story, “The Frost-Giant's Daughter.”  In some Conan chronologies, Conan is almost 30 at this point.

That said, by firmly planting Conan in a literary tradition, Zub makes this story feel like something substantial in the catalog of Conan fiction and storytelling.  This is something more than just another licensed comic book tie-in.  Also, having Conan face a seemingly unstoppable horde of ravenous killers also gives the story a kick.

The art and storytelling by artist Roberto de la Torre is what really sells Zub's script.  De la Torre's art here resembles of mix of the late John Buscema's Conan the Barbarian comic books and the late Joe Kubert's Tor comics.  De la Torre makes me feel the blood, violence, and the heat of bone-breaking, and he creates a sense of foreboding and then, terror when the horde strikes.

The art looks even more gorgeous under the colors of José Villarubia, one of the best and most skilled comic book colorists working in American comic books over the last three decades.  Richard Starkings' lettering is the cherry on top of this excellent graphics package.

Will I lose interest in this new series?  There is a good chance that I will, eventually, but I may stick around for longer than I did with the Marvel relaunch.  This new series is not standard Conan the Barbarian, and I like Conan enough to have watched three Conan films:  Conan the Barbarian (1982), Conan the Destroyer (1984), and Conan the Barbarian (2011), many times.

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,” by Jeffrey Shanks.]

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


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Friday, February 2, 2024

Titans Publishing Announces Its Comics, Manga, and Book Solicitations for April 2024

TITAN COMICS APRIL 2024 SOLICITS (FEBRUARY 2024 PREVIEWS)

COMICS

BLADE RUNNER 2039 #12 (of 12)
Writer: Mike Johnson
Artist: Andres Guinaldo
Colorist: Marco Lesko
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99
On sale: April 10, 2024

THE UNMISSABLE FINAL ISSUE OF BLADE RUNNER 2039 

From legendary BLADE RUNNER badass to fiery figure in the REPLICANT UNDERGROUND, Ash’s thirty-plus year odyssey brings her face-to-face with Niander Wallace, the messianic father of a new generation of Replicant kind. WILL ASH HAVE A FUTURE, OR IS THIS BE HER RETIREMENT?

COVER A: VERONICA FISH (FEB240533)
COVER B: ANDRES GUINALDO (FEB240534)
COVER C: SYD MEAD (FEB240535)

BLADE RUNNER: 2039 #9-12 SYD MEAD VIRGIN PACK 
Writer: Mike Johnson
Artist: Andres Guinaldo
Colorist: Marco Lesko
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 4*32pp, $19.99
On sale: June 12, 2024

COLLECTS THE VIRGIN ARTWORK OF THE LEGENDARY BLADE RUNNER FILM CONCEPT ARTIST SYD MEAD! Virgin covers are exclusive to this pack - limited to 500 copies.

ISSUE #9: SYD MEAD VIRGIN
ISSUE #10: SYD MEAD VIRGIN
ISSUE #11: SYD MEAD VIRGIN
ISSUE #12: SYD MEAD VIRGIN
(FEB240536)

BLITMAP #6 (of 6)
Writer: Jack Timmer
Artist: Matias Basla 
Distributor: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $4.99
On sale: June 12, 2024

SET IN THE DIGITAL WORLD OF BLITMAP! 

EVERY UNIQUE COVER IS REDEEMABLE FOR ITS DIGITAL VERSION.

Familiar faces return from the Static with Jailbreaker allies, led by the inscrutable Ren. As our heroes race to free their friends and family from the effects of the impending Merge, Cici, betrayed by Blitnauts and Logos alike, must learn to trust her own sense of right and wrong. Transformations and reversals abound in this thrilling final issue of Blitmap!

COVER A: SUP (FEB240564)

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #10 (Ongoing)
Writer: Jim Zub 
Artist: Roberto De La Torre 
Colorist: Diego Rodriguez
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 
On sale: April 24, 2024

BEYOND FLESH. BEYOND DEATH. BEYOND TIME.

Conan has traveled far and seen much in his legendary journeys, but nothing he has experienced thus far can prepare him for a quest to lands beyond to answer dark riddles of the past. Unexpected allies await, fierce enemies loom, and the strange power of the Black Stone stirs in THE AGE UNCONQUERED! 

COVER A: ALAN QUAH (FEB240515)
COVER B: E.M GIST (FEB240516)
COVER C: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE (FEB240517)
COVER D DAVID AJA (FEB240518)

DARK SOULS: THE WILLOW KING #4 (of 4)
Writer: George Mann
Artist: Maan House
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99
On sale: April 24, 2024

VENTURE BACK INTO THE FALLEN DECAYING WORLD OF DARK SOULS WITH AN ALL- NEW TITAN COMICS SERIES!

The mighty king USTRAD OF UTHREL linked the flame, after his servant Herad failed and was consumed by the fire, reduced to ashes. Now, the time has come to link the fire again, but Ustrad now refuses to do his duty to his kingdom. HERAD, resurrected as unkindled, returns to unite three mighty warriors to venture into the WILLOW KING’S domain, and do what needs to be done.

COVER A: NATALIA REREKINA (FEB240527)
COVER B: YOSHIOKA (FEB240528)
COVER C: ALAN QUAH WRAPAROUND (FEB240529)

DARK SOULS: THE WILLOW KING #1-4 PACK
Writer: George Mann
Artist: Maan House
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 5*32pp, $19.99
On sale: June 19, 2024

AN UNMISSABLE SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S PACK!

Collects DARK SOULS: THE WILLOW KING issue #1-4 wraparound covers by artist ALAN QUAH, PLUS a bonus issue #1 copic wraparound variant by ALAN QUAH - exclusive to this pack. 

Limited to 500 copies.

ISSUE #1 BONUS: ALAN QUAH COPIC WRAPAROUND
ISSUE #1: ALAN QUAH WRAPAROUND
ISSUE #2: ALAN QUAH WRAPAROUND
ISSUE #3: ALAN QUAH WRAPAROUND
ISSUE #4: ALAN QUAH WRAPAROUND
(FEB240530)

FORGOTTEN RUNES: WIZARD’S CULT #4 (of 5) 
Writer: Joe Rechtman
Artist: Reilly Brown
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, SC, 32pp, $3.99
On sale: May 8, 2024 

This series begins as a seemingly unconnected series of MAGICAL TALES ABOUT
POWERFUL WIZARDS, gradually merging into a LEGENDARY SAGA. Who is CHRONOMANCER GEORGE OF DREAMS and what is he trying to tell the reader? Visions of the past, premonitions of the future – or something far more sinister that
THREATENS THE VERY FABRIC OF THE RUNIVERSE ITSELF?!

COVER A: REILLY BROWN (FEB240561)
COVER B: KIT WALLIS (FEB240562)
COVER C: REILLY BROWN (FEB240563)

GUMAA: THE BEGINNING OF HER #5 (of 7)
Writer: Jeehyung Lee
Artists: Jeehyung Lee & Nabetse Zitro 
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 40pp, $4.99
On sale: April 3, 2024

YOUNG KHALIDA escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear. But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. 

A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between HEAVEN AND HELL...FOREVER.

COVER A: BEN OLIVER (FEB240558)
COVER B: JEEHYUNG LEE (FEB240559)
COVER C: JEEHYUNG LEE CONCEPT ART VIRGIN (FEB240560)

REBEL MOON HOUSE OF THE BLOODAXE #4 (of 4)
Story: Zack Snyder
Writer: Mags Visaggio
Artist: Clark Bint
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99
On sale: April 10, 2024

COMIC BOOK PREQUEL TO THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NETFLIX MOVIE, REBEL MOON! STORY BY ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR ZACK SNYDER (300, MAN OF STEEL, AND ARMY OF THE DEAD) AND WRITTEN BY AWARD-WINNING COMICS WRITER MAGS VISAGGIO.

As war is looming on the horizon on the planet Shasu, the reluctant ruler of the Bloodaxe family is conflicted between living up to his father’s domineering legacy and maintaining the peace. It is up to him to settle the conflicts within himself, and his family, before the entire planet erupts in war.

COVER A: ANDY BELANGER (FEB240523)
COVER B: LAMAR MATHURIN (FEB240524)
COVER C: THE KNOTT (FEB240525)

REBEL MOON HOUSE OF THE BLOODAXE #1-4 PACK 
Story: Zack Snyder
Writer: Mags Visaggio
Artist: Clark Bint
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 5*32pp, $19.99
On sale: June 5, 2024

Collects Cover A REBEL MOON: HOUSE OF THE BLOODAXE issue #1-4 covers, PLUS a bonus issue #1 virgin variant by Clark Bint - exclusive to this pack. 

Limited to 1000 copies.

ISSUE #1 BONUS: CLARK BINT VIRGIN
ISSUE #1: STANLEY ‘ARTGERM’ LAU
ISSUE #2: DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON
ISSUE #3: ROB REIS
ISSUE #4: ANDY BELANGER
(FEB240526)

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #2
Writers: Jim Zub, Patch Zircher
Artists: Richard Pace, Patch Zircher
Publisher: Heroic Signatures, Titan Comics 
B&W, 64pp, 8.125 x 10.875 inch 
On sale: April 24, 2024

THE RETURN OF A CULT CLASSIC TITLE!

The Savage Sword Of Conan continues its triumphant return from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! 

Featuring a new CONAN epic from writer Jim Zub and artist Richard Pace, the exciting continuation of writer/artist Patch Zircher’s SOLOMON KANE tale, spectacular covers from Dave Dorman and Nick Marinkovich, jaw dropping art pin-ups, and more, THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #2 is an onslaught of awe-inspiring adventure.

COVER A: DAVE DORMAN (FEB240513)
COVER B: NICK MARINKOVICH (FEB240514)

GRAPHIC NOVELS 

CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL.2
Writer: Roy Thomas 
Artists: John Buscema, Gil Kane
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
HC, FC, 856pp
$125.00 (US), $163.00 (CA), £100.00 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787740846
On Sale: May 8, 2024

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES, IN THIS COLLECTION OF CLASSIC CONAN STORIES, PERFECT FOR FANS AND COLLECTORS ALIKE!

Tired of the thieving life, Conan signs on as a mercenary for the warring kingdom of Turan. The enemy will tell of Conan’s legendary skill in battle — if any of them live to tell the tale — but palace intrigue may prove more dangerous to the barbarian. 

Collecting CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) #27-51 and ANNUAL #1; GIANT-SIZE CONAN #1-4 and material from SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) #1, #8 and #10.

REG: NEAL ADAMS (FEB240519)
DM EDITION: JOHN BUSCEMA (FEB240520)

JIMI HENDRIX: PURPLE HAZE
Writers: Mellow Brown & DJ BenHaMeen
Artist: Tom Mandrake
Publisher: Titan Comics
HC, FC, 128pp
$29.99 (US), $38.99 (CA), £26.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787731899
On sale: July 31, 2024

A ROCK AND ROLL SPACE ODYSSEY FEATURING THE LEGENDARY JIMI HENDRIX! THIS EPIC ADVENTURE SEES THE ICONIC JIMI HENDRIX AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE! 

Written by Mellow Brown, the critically acclaimed writer of Blade Runner: Origins, and DJ BenHaMeen. Drawn by award-winning artist, Tom Mandrake! 

In a galaxy where a tyrannical force has silenced music and enslaved all life, Hendrix must embark on a perilous quest to find a magical talisman powerful enough to unlock the incredible latent power of his trademark sound.

REG COVER: TOM MANDRAKE (FEB240508)
DM EDITION: TOM MANDRAKE (FEB240509)

LlFE IS STRANGE: FORGET-ME-NOT TP 
Writer: Zoe Thorogood
Artists: Claudia Leonardi & Andrea Izzo
Publisher: Titan Comics 
SC, FC, 112pp, 
$17.99 (US), $23.99 (CA), £14.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787739796 
On sale: October 9, 2024

After the events of LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS Alex & Steph tour across the States in their band until they find another lost soul on the side of the road – Lily. The pair take the teenager under their wing to uncover the truth of what she’s running from. But there’s more to Lily than meets the eye, as she silently struggles under the weight of heartache and memories from lives she hasn’t lived, to protect those around her from the truth of pain. An all too familiar story for Alex, but is there time to save Lily from a similar, lonely, fate?

REG COVER: ANGELA WU (FEB240531)
DM EDITION: ZOE THOROGOOD (FEB240532)

THE MICHAEL MOORCOCK LIBRARY: THE MAKING OF A SORCERER
Writer: Michael Moorcock
Artist: Walter Simonson 
Publisher: Titan Comics 
HC, FC, 208pp
$29.99 (US), $38.99 (CA), £26.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787741560
On sale: July 17, 2024

WITNESS THE BIRTH OF A LEGEND AS THE UNTOLD ORIGIN STORY OF ELRIC AND HIS EPIC ASCENSION TO THE THRONE OF MELNIBONÉ IS FINALLY REVEALED! 

This stunning epic saga reveals the untold origin story of the classic sword-and-sorcery character Elric and takes place immediately before the opening of the novel Elric of Melniboné.

COVER: WALTER SIMONSON (FEB240537)

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL.2
Writer: Roy Thomas 
Artists: John Buscema and Neal Adams
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics 
HC, B&W & FC, 944pp
$150.00 (US), $195.00 (CA), £125.00 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787740884 
On Sale June 5, 2024

THE GREATEST SAGA IN SWORD-AND-SORCERY HISTORY! THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL. 2 COLLECTS THE ICONIC BLACK AND WHITE STORIES FROM THE MAGAZINE FORMAT THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN! 

The dark and gritty tales within are perfect for Conan fans looking for that extra bit of bloody violence! Featuring stories and art by the classic team of Roy Thomas and John Buscema with additional art by comic book legend Neal Adams! 

Collecting SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) #13-28 and MARVEL COMICS SUPER SPECIAL #2. 

REG: EARL NOREM (FEB240521)
DM EDITION: EARL NOREM (FEB240522)

MANGA 

ALPI: THE SOUL SENDER VOL.3
Writer/Artist: Rona 
Publisher: Titan Manga (Titan Comics imprint)
SC, B&W, 160pp, 
$12.99 (US), $16.99 (CA), £9.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787741324
On sale: April 3, 2024

IDEAL FOR FANS OF STUDIO GHIBLI’S SPIRITED AWAY AND MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO. 

An exciting Magical Girl story, filled with spirits and mystery! 

Alpi is called to perhaps her greatest challenge yet — conducting a funeral for a lonely mountain fortress. Contesting with spirits and the dead she must use all her powers to do the right thing!

COVER ARTIST: RONA 

BURST ANGEL VOL.1
Writer/Artist: Minoru Murao 
Publisher: Titan Manga (A Titan Comics imprint)
SC, B&W, 176pp
$12.99 (US), $16.99 (CA), £9.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787742512
On sale: May 22, 2024

A PREQUEL TO THE HIT BURST ANGEL ANIME! 

SEE HOW THE ELITE SQUAD CAME TOGETHER! 

Burst Angel explores an alternate future Tokyo where firearms have become legal in Japan! In this prequel to the hit anime, discover how the Burst Angels first met and became legendary crimefighters! Perfect for fans of shonen manga!

COVER: MINORU MURAO (FEB240566)

MAGAZINES

STAR WARS INSIDER #225
Publisher: Titan Magazines
SC, FC, Magazine, 84pp, $9.99
On sale: May 1, 2024 

FEATURING:
STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE 25TH ANNIVERSARY- Insider looks back at the movie that saw the return of Star Wars to movie theaters after a 16-year hiatus!

INTERVIEWS - Billy Dee Williams, the actor who brought swagger and a winning smile to the galaxy's smoothest scoundrel, Lando Calrissian. 

STAR WARS: ASHOKA - Insider's Season One companion AND MORE!

NEWSSTAND (FEB240567)
PX ED (FEB240568)
FOIL VIRGIN ($19.99) (FEB240569)

STAR TREK EXPLORER #11
Publisher: Titan Magazines
SC, FC, Magazine, 84pp, $9.99
On sale: April 2, 2024

FEATURING: 

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY – Star Trek Explorer continues its mission to bring you the very best coverage of the final season of the show, landing on Paramount+ April 2024. 

INTERVIEWS – including with Mike McMahan, creator of Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds director Valerie Weiss. PICARD SEASON THREE – Star Trek Explorer brings you the definitive guide.

PLUS BRAND-NEW STAR TREK SHORT STORIES FROM DAVID MACK AND MICHAEL DISMUK!

NEWSSTAND (FEB240570)
PX ED (FEB240571)

BOOKS

MARVEL STUDIOS' THE INFINITY SAGA – THOR: THE ART OF THE MOVIE
Publisher: Titan Books
HC, 240pp
$40.00 (US), $54.00(CA), £29.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781803364957
On sale: April 2, 2024

THE OFFICIAL ART BOOK FOR THE MOVIE THOR.

This fully illustrated book 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 stunning concept artwork, behind-the-scenes photographs, production stills and in-depth interviews with the cast and crew.

ALIEN: UNCIVIL WAR
Writer: Brenden Deneen 
Publisher: Titan Books
SC, 352pp
$17.95 (US), $23.99 (US), £9.99 (UK)
IBSN: 9781803366951
On sale: April 17, 2024

WAR WILL ALWAYS FIND A MAN LIKE YOU. 

After narrowly escaping a Xenomorph attack and crash landing on the wrong planet, former military man Chris Temple just wants a peaceful life with his daughters. He just needs to deal with the brewing civil war and a Xenomorph on the loose.

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Monday, January 15, 2024

Titan Comics Book, Magazine and Comic Book Solicitations for March 2024


TITAN COMICS MARCH 2024 SOLICITS (JANUARY 2023 PREVIEWS)

COMICS

BLADE RUNNER 2039 #11 (Of 12)
Writer: Mike Johnson
Artist: Andres Guinaldo
Colorist: Marco Lesko
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99
On sale: March 14, 2024

IT'S THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER IN THE STORY OF THE BLADE RUNNER KNOWN AS ASH! 

With her sights set on bringing down Niander Wallace, Ash must find a way to get close enough to the reclusive industrialist to finish the job... or will Luv, the Replicant Blade Runner, hunt down Ash first? 

COVER A: JESUS HERVAS (JAN240459)
COVER B: HARVEY TOLIBAO (JAN240460)
COVER C: SYD MEAD (JAN240461)

BLITMAP #5 (Of 6)
Writer(s): Jack Timmer
Artist(s): Matias Basla 
Distributor: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $4.99
On sale: May 1, 2024

A THRILLING NEW SCI-FI SERIES SET IN A BREATHTAKING SOLARPUNK METROPOLIS!

In an epic battle across dimensions, relentless knights emerge as formidable foes, pushing the Nauts and Logos to discover hidden power. Just when the tide appears to turn, Hawk faces a heart-wrenching decision that only he can make. As the story unfolds, the true purpose of The Static gradually comes into focus, setting the stage for an electrifying adventure!

COVER A: SUP (JAN240458)     

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #9
Writer(s): Jim Zub 
Artist(s): Roberto De La Torre 
Colorist: Dean White 
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 
On sale: March 27, 2024

BEYOND FLESH. BEYOND DEATH. BEYOND TIME.

Conan has traveled far and seen much in his legendary journeys, but nothing he has experienced thus far can prepare him for a quest to lands beyond to answer dark riddles of the past. Unexpected allies await, fierce enemies loom, and the strange power of the Black Stone stirs in THE AGE UNCONQUERED! 

COVER A: MIKE DEODATO JR (JAN240436) 
COVER B: E.M GIST (JAN240437)
COVER C: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE (JAN240438)
COVER D CHRIS MORENO (JAN240439)
COVER E: BLANK SKETCH VARIANT (JAN240440)

DARK SOULS: THE WILLOW KING #3
Writer: George Mann
Artist: Maan House
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99
On sale: March 27, 2024

VENTURE BACK INTO THE FALLEN DECAYING WORLD OF DARK SOULS WITH AN ALL- NEW TITAN COMICS SERIES!

The mighty king USTRAD OF UTHREL linked the flame, after his servant Herad failed and was consumed by the fire, reduced to ashes. Now, the time has come to link the fire again, but Ustrad now refuses to do his duty to his kingdom. HERAD, resurrected as unkindled, returns to unite three mighty warriors to venture into the WILLOW KING’S domain, and do what needs to be done.

COVER A: TIFFANY TURRILL (JAN240451)     
COVER B: NICK MARINKOVICH (JAN240452)   
COVER C: ALAN QUAH (JAN240453)

GUMAA: THE BEGINNING OF HER #4
Writer(s): Jeehyung Lee
Artist(s): Jeehyung Lee & Nabetse Zitro 
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 40pp, $4.99
 On sale: March 6, 2024

YOUNG KHALIDA escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear. But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. 

COVER A: SOZOMAIKA (JAN240462)
COVER B: JEEHYUNG LEE (JAN240463)
COVER C: JEEHYUNG LEE (CONCEPT ART VIRGIN COVER) (JAN240464)

LIFE IS STRANGE: FORGET-ME-NOT #4
Writer: Zoe Thorogood 
Artist: Claudia Leonardi
Colorist: Andrea Izzo
Publisher: Titan Comics 
FC, SC, 32pp, $4.99
On sale: March 27, 2024

EISNER - WINNING CREATOR ZOE THOROGOOD JOINS LIFE IS STRANGE 

Alex and Steph were touring across the States until they found another lost soul on the side of the road – Lily, a girl with the ability to take on the painful memories of others. Since then, the three have been retracing Lily’s steps to make her whole. Now, there's one last chance to save Lily from a life of loneliness - but it means her finally going home. Surrounded by feelings of guilt, grief, and sorrow, will Alex be able to find Lily hope for the future? 

COVER A: KELSEY RAMSAY (JAN240454)     
COVER B: ZOE THOROGOOD (JAN240455)
COVER C: CATHY KWAN (JAN240456)

LIFE IS STRANGE: FORGET-ME-NOT #1-4 ZOE THOROGOOD PACK
Writer: Zoe Thorogood 
Artist: Claudia Leonardi
Colorist: Andrea Izzo
Publisher: Titan Comics 
FC, SC, 5*32pp, $24.99
On sale: May 22, 2024

AN UNMISSABLE SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S PACK! 

COLLECTS ISSUE #1-4 Features a bonus #1 VIRGIN VARIANT exclusive to this pack! 
LIMITED TO 300 COPIES!

COVERS 1-4: ZOE THOROGOOD (JAN240457)      

REBEL MOON HOUSE OF THE BLOODAXE #3
Story: Zack Snyder
Writer: Mags Visaggio
Artist: Clark Bint
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99
On sale: March 13, 2024

COMIC BOOK PREQUEL TO THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NETFLIX MOVIE, REBEL MOON! STORY BY ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR ZACK SNYDER (300, MAN OF STEEL, AND ARMY OF THE DEAD) AND WRITTEN BY AWARD-WINNING COMICS WRITER MAGS VISAGGIO.

As war is looming on the horizon on the planet Shasu, the reluctant ruler of the Bloodaxe family is conflicted between living up to his father’s domineering legacy and maintaining the peace. It is up to him to settle the conflicts within himself, and his family, before the entire planet erupts in war.

COVER A: ROD REIS (JAN240448)  
COVER B: ANGELA WU (JAN240449)  
COVER C: DIEGO YAPUR (JAN240450)  

GRAPHIC NOVELS 

CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL.1
Writer: Roy Thomas 
Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith 
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
HC, FC, 776pp, $125.00 (US), $163.00 (CA), £125.00 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787740822 (REG), 9781787740839 (DM)
On Sale: March 6, 2024

CONAN’S ORIGINAL COMIC ADVENTURES ARE BACK AND LOOKING BETTER THAN EVER! 

This is the definitive collection of classic 1970s Conan the Barbarian. Created by the famous Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith, who introduced the sword and sorcery genre to comic books. Features high quality color restoration work, to make the strips feel as close to the original experience as possible!  

Collecting Conan the Barbarian (1970) #1-26 and material from Savage Tales (1971) #1 and #4.

REG: BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH (JAN240441) 
DM EDITION: BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH (JAN240442)

CONAN: THE BARBARIAN VOL. 2 THRICE MARKED FOR DEATH
Writer: Jim Zub
Artist: Doug Braitwaite 
Colorist: Diego Rodriguez
Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics 
SC, FC, 112pp
REG: $17.99 (US), $23.99 (CA), £14.99 (UK)
DM: £19.99 (US), $25.99 (CA), £25.99
ISBN: 9781787740150 (REG), 9781787742864 (DM: LEE), 9781787742857 (DM: SHARP)
On Sale: 12 June 2024 (Reg), 6 June 2024 (DM)

FILLED WITH HIGH ADVENTURE, SAVAGE COMBAT AND ROLLICKING TWO-FISTED ACTION! 

After adventures on the high seas, CONAN returns to shore to find himself haunted by his memories of BELIT captain of the Tigress and Queen of the Black Coast. Can a high-stakes heist draw him out of his tortured past, or will it plunge him deeper into the chaos that has always been waiting for him?

REG: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE (JAN240445)
DM EDITION: JAE LEE (JAN240446)
DM EDITION: LIAM SHARP (JAN240447)

DON COPPOLA 
Writer/Artist: Amazing Ameziane
Publisher: Statix Press (A Titan Comics imprint)
SC, FC, 228pp, $24.99 (US), $33.99 (CA), £21.99
ISBN: 9781787743236
On sale June 12, 2024

From the creator of Quentin by Tarantino and Muhammad Ali, comes Volume 2 of his Cine Trilogy of graphic novels.

Based on the lives and films of acclaimed cinema icons, this book focuses on the legendary Francis Ford Coppola of The Godfather fame.

Following the story of the man behind the movie, Don Coppola shows the insight behind the critically acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola and takes a look at both the impact of his movies and his life from a cinematic narrative.

Created and illustrated by Amazing Ameziane, Don Coppola is the second instalment in the author’s Cine Trilogy, illustrating the behind-the-scenes stories of some of Hollywood’s biggest hits.

Cover: AMAZING AMEZIANE (JAN240428)

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL.1 Writer: Roy Thomas 
Artists: Barry Windsor - Smith, John Buscema
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics 
HC, B&W & FC, 1040pp 
$150.00 (US), $195.00 (CA), £125.00 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787740860 (REG), 9781787740877 (DM)
On Sale April 3, 2024

COLLECT THE ICONIC BLACK AND WHITE STORIES FROM THE MAGAZINE FORMAT SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN! 

The dark and gritty tales within are perfect for Conan fans looking for that extra bit of bloody violence! Featuring writing and art by the classic Conan the Barbarian team of Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor - Smith, with additional art by legend John Buscema! 

Collecting Conan’s adventures from Savage Tales (1971) #1 - 5 and The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #1 - 12. 

REG: BORIS VALLEJO (JAN240443)
DM EDITION: JOHN BUSCEMA (JAN240444)

MANGA 

SPEED GRAPHER VOL. 1
Artist/Writer: Tomozo
Publisher: Titan Manga (Titan Comics imprint)
SC, B&W, 192pp, $12.99, (US), $16.99 (CA), £9.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787742505
On sale: April 24, 2024

Adapted from the hit GONZO anime of the same name, a violent, white-knuckle thrill-ride through a strange world of superpowers!

In the seedy underworld of a supernatural Tokyo, a troubled former war photographer attempts to save a gifted fifteen-year-old girl from a sinister cabal that wants to exploit her powers.

The first volume in the hit GONZO anime of the same name, in the seedy underbelly of near future Tokyo, the famous Roppongi Club is shadowy hall of secrets. When photojournalist Saiga manages to infiltrate this elite association he discovers Kagura, a young girl whose touch bestows incredible and horrific powers. Now, anyone Saiga captures on film is doomed to die: the click of the shutter as sure as a trigger pull!

COVER: TOMOZO (JAN240468)

MAGAZINES

STAR WARS INSIDER #224
Writer: Titan Magazines
Publisher: Titan Magazines
SC, FC, Magazine, 82pp, $9.99
On sale: February 27, 2024 

FEATURING:
YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES: Interview feature with Lucasfilm’s Josh Rimes, showrunner Michael Olson, and writers Christian Streaty, Katie Kaniewski, and Cavan Scott. 

'HIT IT MAX': Insider speaks to the original cast members of The Max Rebo Band. 

WHO'S THE BOSS? From Jabba to the Emperor, to Moff Gideon, different leaders have taken control of aspects of galactic affairs. Who were they, where were they from, and what was their impact.

FOIL VIRGIN ($19.99) (JAN240465)
NEWSSTAND (JAN240466)
PX ED (JAN2404667)

BOOKS

DOCTOR STRANGE: DIMENSION WAR
Writer: James Lovegrove 
Publisher: Titan Books
HC, 320pp, $26.99 (US), $35.95 (CA), £18.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781803362571
On sale: March 27, 2024

FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JAMES LOVEGROVE.

The mind-bending original adventures of Doctor Strange, are brought to life for a new era.

SEA OF THIEVES: THE COOKBOOK
Writer: Kayce Baker 
Publisher: Titan Books
HC, FC, 160pp, $34.95 (US), $45.95 (US), £24.99 (UK)
IBSN: 978180336507
On sale: March 20, 2024

POP-CULTURE COOKBOOK FEATURING FOOD AND DRINKS INSPIRED BY THE BEST-SELLING MULTIPLAYER PIRATE VIDEO GAME, SEA OF THIEVES.

Bursting with delicious fish, meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes that are sure to inspire sea-faring chefs of all skill levels, this cookbook is the perfect culinary companion for your plundering adventures.

STAR WARS INSIDER: THE HIGH REPUBLIC: TALES OF ENLIGHTENMENT 
Publisher: Titan Magazines
HC, FC, 96pp, $19.99 (US) /$25.99 (CA), £14.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787741713
On sale: March 20, 2024

A hard cover collection of STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC stories from the pages of STAR WARS INSIDER. 

A collection of tales set centuries before the birth of Anakin Skywalker, featuring Jedi Knights during the era of the glorious High Republic. In addition to six original stories, this collection also includes behind - the - scenes interviews with authors as well as a guide to Phase II of The High Republic publishing initiative, and one bonus story by George Mann.

COVER: TITAN MAGAZINES (JAN240469)

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Monday, January 1, 2024

Comics, Magazines and Books from Diamond Distributors for January 3, 2024

COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

NOV231575 ALLEY OOP IN THE LAND OF NO RETURN TP $19.99
APR231939 ASCENCIA #20 (MR) $4.99
SEP239294 ASSASSINS CREED VISIONARIES #1 (OF 4) CVR L 2ND CHANCE (MR) $4.99
NOV231851 AYAKASHI TRIANGLE GN VOL 07 (MR) $13.99
NOV231508 BABY SITTERS CLUB GN VOL 15 CLAUDIA AND BAD JOKE $12.99
JUL232099 BARBARIC HELL TO PAY TP VOL 03 (MR) $19.99
OCT231130 BASIC INSTINCT #2 (OF 4) CVR A MASSAGGIA (MR) $4.99
OCT231131 BASIC INSTINCT #2 (OF 4) CVR B BRAO (MR) $4.99
OCT231132 BASIC INSTINCT #2 (OF 4) CVR C DEL REY (MR) $4.99
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MAR231838 BONES OF THE GODS #6 (OF 6) $4.99
SEP231197 BPRD OMNIBUS TP VOL 09 $29.99
OCT231648 BREAK GN $15.99
OCT231649 BREAK HC GN $24.99
NOV231904 CAT FROM OUR WORLD & FORGOTTEN WITCH GN VOL 01 $13.99
NOV231906 CINDERELLA CLOSET GN VOL 04 $13.99
OCT230991 CONAN BARBARIAN #6 CVR A LEE (MR) $3.99
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OCT230993 CONAN BARBARIAN #6 CVR C PANOSIAN (MR) $3.99
OCT230994 CONAN BARBARIAN #6 CVR D SPIOTTO (MR) $3.99
SEP239759 CONAN BARBARIAN #6 CVR E FOC PANOSIAN FOIL (MR) $13.99
OCT231182 CRITICAL ROLE TALES OF EXANDRIA II ARTAGAN #1 $3.99
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JUL231507 HOOKY GN VOL 03 $15.99
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NOV231916 KEMONO JIHEN GN VOL 09 $13.99
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SEP231413 MANGA Z #18 $4.99
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OCT231435 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD COMPLETE COLLECTION TP $24.99
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NOV231855 PLEASE GO HOME MISS AKUTSU GN VOL 04 (MR) $13.99
SEP230969 POETRY OF RAN GN VOL 01 $12.99
NOV231510 POKEMON GRAPHIC COLL GN UNDERWATER MISSION $8.99
JUL232100 QUEEN OF SWORDS A BARBARIC STORY TP VOL 01 $19.99
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NOV231749 ROBOTICS NOTES GN VOL 02 (OF 3) $24.99
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SEP232194 SHONEN NOTE BOY SOPRANO GN VOL 06 $12.99
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OCT231328 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #68 CVR A KIM $3.99
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JUN221241 SONYA DEVEREAUX SUMMER CAMP MASSACRE #1 CVR C COSPLAY $14.99
OCT231803 SPIDER HAM PIG IN TIME GN (RES) $8.99
OCT231341 STAR TREK PICARDS ACADEMY #4 CVR A BOO $3.99
OCT231342 STAR TREK PICARDS ACADEMY #4 CVR B JONES $3.99
NOV231652 SWEET VALLEY TWINS GN VOL 03 CHOOSING SIDES $13.99
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NOV231777 TAMONS B-SIDE GN VOL 02 $11.99
NOV231939 THIS IS SCREWED UP REINCARNATED AS GIRL GN VOL 10 $12.99
OCT231254 TIME TRAVELER TALES #2 $3.99
JUN232194 UNNATURAL ORDER #2 CVR A RODRIGUES $4.99
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NOV231886 USOTOKI RHETORIC GN VOL 05 $10.95
NOV231099 VALIANT CLASSICS ARCHER & ARMSTRONG REVIVAL TP $39.99
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NOV230454 WALKING DEAD DLX #80 CVR A FINCH & MCCAIG (MR) $3.99
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NOV231509 WINGS OF FIRE SC GN VOL 07 WINTER TURNING $12.99
NOV231780 WOLF GIRL BLACK PRINCE GN VOL 05 $11.99
NOV231888 WRONG WAY USE HEALING MAGIC GN VOL 05 $12.95

MAGAZINES

OCT231665 COMIC SHOP NEWS (100CT BUNDLE) #1898 $PI
OCT231870 COMICS REVUE PRESENTS DECEMBER 2023 $19.95
OCT231871 RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #216 $13.95
NOV231724 TOYCOLLECTR MAGAZINE #9 (MR) $14.99

BOOKS

NOV231644 AANGS EPIC ADV AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER SC $8.99
NOV231487 ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK $5.99
NOV231488 AVATAR I AM ZUKO LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK $5.99
NOV231626 BEAKY BARNES & DEVIOUS DUCK HC $18.99
NOV231489 CAPTAIN AMERICA SAM WILSON LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK $5.99
NOV231720 CHARACTER DESIGN QUARTERLY 27 SC $18.00
NOV231646 COLORING 90S NICKELODEON COLORING BOOK SC $16.99
NOV231947 DIDN`T I SAY MAKE ABILITIES AVERAGE NOVEL SC VOL 17 $14.99
NOV231491 ELTON JOHN LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK $5.99
NOV231492 GOLDEN GIRLS WAY WE MET LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK $5.99
SEP231906 HISTORY OF SCIENCE FICTION AND ITS TOY FIGURINES HC $59.95
JUL231669 IRONHEART LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK HC $5.99
NOV231493 LADY GAGA LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK $5.99
NOV231576 MARVEL BEGINNINGS SPIDERMAN GOES TO FARM HC $9.99
NOV231743 MAX & MIDKNIGHTS GN $10.99
NOV231494 NAMOR SUBMARINER LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK $5.99
SEP232146 SENTENCED TO BE A HERO LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 02 (MR) $15.00
NOV231716 SKIN TIGHT SC VOL 02 ART OF MARCUS GRAY (MR) $14.95
NOV231647 SPONGEBOBS VERY GROWN UP COLORING BOOK SC $16.99
NOV231495 STAR WARS JELLYFRUIT PURSUIT LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK $5.99
NOV231645 TALES FROM BATCAVE HC $12.99
NOV231946 THOUSAND AUTUMNS QIAN QIU L NOVEL VOL 03 $19.99
NOV231496 WONDER WOMAN BIG LITTLE TROUBLE LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK $5.99

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Titan Comics' Graphic Novel and Comic Book Solicitations for December 2023

TITAN COMICS DECEMBER 2023 SOLICITS
(October 2023 PREVIEWS)

COMICS

GUMAA: THE BEGINNING OF HER #1
Writer(s): Jeehyung Lee
Artist(s): Jeehyung Lee & Nabetse Zitro 
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 48pp, $4.99 On sale: December 6, 2023 

YOUNG KHALIDA escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear. But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. 

A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between HEAVEN AND HELL…FOREVER.

COVER A: JEEHYUNG LEE (OCT230984)      
COVER B: PEACH MOMOKO (DIGITALLY REMASTERED BLOOD SPLATTERED) (OCT230985)
COVER D: BEN OLIVER (OCT230987)
COVER E: JEEHYUNG LEE (CONCEPT ART VIRGIN COVER) (OCT230988)
COVER G: COLOUR BLANK SKETCH ($5.99) (OCT230990)   

LIFE IS STRANGE: FORGET-ME-NOT #1
Writer: Zoe Thorogood 
Artist: Claudia Leonardi
Colorist: Andrea Izzo
Publisher: Titan Comics 
FC, SC, 32pp, $3.99
On sale: December 13, 2023 

EISNER - WINNING CREATOR ZOE THOROGOOD JOINS LIFE IS STRANGE 

After the events of LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS, Alex & Steph tour across the states in their band until they find another lost soul on the side of the road – Lily. The pair take the teenager under their wing to uncover the truth of what she’s running from. 

But there's more to Lily than meets the eye, as she silently struggles under the weight of heartache and memories from lives she hasn't lived, to protect those around her from the truth of pain. An all too familiar story to Alex, but is there time to save Lily from a simi lar, lonely, fate? 

COVER A: TULA LOTAY (OCT230995)
COVER B: ZOE THOROGOOD (OCT230996)
COVER C: EMMA VIECELI (OCT230997)
COVER D: ANGELA WU (OCT230998)  
COVER E: BLANK SKETCH COVER ($4.99) (OCT230999)

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #6
Writer(s): Jim Zub 
Artist(s): Doug Braithwaite
Colorist: Diego Rodriguez
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale: December 20, 2023 

WARRIOR. THIEF. PIRATE...

After adventures on the high seas, CONAN returns to shore to find himself haunted by his memories of BELIT, captain of the Tigress and Queen of the Black Coast. Can a high-stakes heist draw out of his tortured past, or will it plunge him deeper into the chaos that has always been waiting for him?

COVER A: JAE LEE (OCT230991)  
COVER B: PATCH ZIRCHER (CONNECTING COVER) (OCT230992)
COVER C: DAN PANOSIAN (OCT230993)
COVER D: JOEY SPIOTTO (OCT230994)

BLOODBORNE: THE BLEAK DOMINION #4 (of 4)
Writer(s): Cullen Bunn
Artist(s) Piotr Kowalski 
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale: December 6, 2023

CELEBRATED HORROR COMICS WRITER CULLEN BUNN AND FAN-FAVORITE ARTIST PIOTR KOWALSKI TEAM UP ONCE MORE!

In the plagued city of Yharnam, hunters Gretchen and Abraham search for their missing protégé. Under the blood moon, a scourge of beasts stalk the streets, and anew threat lurks around every corner.

COVER A: HARVEY TOLIBAO (OCT231003)
COVER B: JOSHUA HIXON (OCT231004)
COVER C: Q HAYASHIDA (OCT231005)

SCARLETT COUTURE: THE MUNICH FILE #5 (Of 5)
Writer/Artist: Des Taylor
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale December 6, 2023

THE COVERT INVESTIGATION GROUP'S MOST DEADLY SPY RETURNS 

Agent Scarlett Carver and her team embark on a THRILLING GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE as they’re thrown into the high stakes world of technological espionage. It soon transpires that the effects of PROJECT STARDUST reach further than anyone had anticipated - there are new threats emerging, and THIS TIME, IT’S PERSONAL.

COVER A: JOSÉ BEROY (OCT231016) 
COVER B: DES TAYLOR (OCT231017)
COVER C: PHOTO COVER OCT231018)

 
GRAPHIC NOVELS 

THE COLD EVER AFTER 
Writer: Jeremy Whitley 
Artist: Megan Huang
Publisher: Titan Nova (a Titan Comics imprint) 
FC, SC, 176pp, $19.99 (US)/ $25.99 (CA) / £16.99 (UK) On sale: February 28, 2024
ISBN: 9781787741904

Epic fantasy, queer romance, and hard-boiled detective noir!

Ten years after her disgrace and exile, Sir Noelani Mahi’ai– former Royal Champion of the kingdom of Patria Lupi and Queen’s protector–has been hiding under a rock at the bottom of a bottle and hasn’t lifted as word in all that time. Until one day, the Queen summons Noelani to find her daughter who has mysteriously disappeared the night before her wedding.

COVER: MEGAN HUANG (OCT231006)


ROBOTECH: RICK HUNTER TP
Writer: Brandon Easton
Artist: Simone Ragazzoni
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, SC, 112pp, $17.99 (US), $23.99 (CA), £14.99 (UK) On sale: February 14, 2024
DM EDITION: $24.99 (US), $33.99(CA), £21.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787736283

BASED ON THE CLASSIC 80s ANIMATED TV SERIES! NOW ON CRUNCHYROLL! 

After the devastating events of the Macross saga, RICK HUNTER must face an all-new threat, along with the ghosts of his past — when a Zentraedi splinter group attacks Yokohama, Rick is called to investigate!

 Piloting the new prototype YF-4 Veritech, Rick encounters old friends and new enemies, all while recounting the moments of his life that shaped the most epic moments in the ROBOTECH universe! 

Collects issues #1-4

REGULAR: INHYUK LEE (OCT231009)
DM: DERRICK CHEW (OCT2310100)


MANGA 

TENGEN HERO WARS VOL.1 
Writer/Artist: Yasu Hiromoto
Publisher: Titan Manga (Titan Comics Imprint)
B&W, SC, 192pp, $12.99 (US) $16.99(CA)/ £9.99 (UK), On sale: January 17, 2024
ISBN: 9781787741287

A TALE OF HISTORICAL FANTASY, PERFECT FOR FANS OF JAPANESE HISTORY AND EPIC BATTLES!

When history-obsessed high schooler ODA NOBUNAGA and his sister step into a mysterious world, where all the heroes of the Warring Period come to battle, the resultant clash will see one crowned the GREATEST HERO OF THEM ALL!


COVER: YASU HIROMOTO (OCT231019)

MAGAZINES

STAR WARS INSIDER #223
Writer(s): Titan Magazines
Publisher: Titan Magazines
FC, SC Magazine, 100pp, $9.99 (US) / $12.99 (CA) / £5.99 (UK) 
On sale: December 13, 2023

FEATURING:

GALACTIC COUTURE: Exploring high fashion in the Star Wars galaxy.

INTERVIEW: Former Industrial Light and Magic model maker Fon Davies.

PLUS The High Republic Phase III short fiction continues.

FOIL VIRGIN ($19.99) (OCT231021)     
NEWSSTAND (OCT231022)
PX ED (OCT231023)


BOOKS

REBEL MOON WOLF: EX NIHLO: COSMOLOGY & TECHNOLOGY 
Writer(s): Peter Aperlo 
Publisher: Titan Books
FC, HC, 40pp, $50.00 (US), $.99 (CA), £39.99 (UK), On sale:  December 27, 2023
ISBN: 9781803365220

The first of two official companion books for the Zack Snyder-directed Netflix films Rebel Moon taking an exclusive in-depth look at the worlds and technology, ships and armament.

REBEL MOON PART ONE – A CHILD OF FIRE: THE OFFICIAL NOVELIZATION 
Writer(s): V. Castro
Publisher: Titan Books 
SC, 336pp, $16.99 (US), $22.99 (CA), £8.99 (UK), On sale: December 27, 2023
ISBN: 9781803367316

Embark on an interstellar adventure like no other in V. Castro’s thrilling official novelization of Zack Snyder’s epic new film.

ULTRAMAN: THE OFFICIAL NOVEL OF THE SERIES
Writer(s): Pat Cadigan
Publisher: Titan Books
SC, 320pp, $16.95 (US), $22.95 (CA), £8.99 (UK), On sale: December 13, 2023
ISBN: 9781803362458

ADAPTING THE CLASSIC AND GENRE-DEFINING ULTRAMAN SERIES FROM THE 1960s, THIS NOVELISATION BRINGS A FRESH TAKE TO ICONIC AND INVENTIVE ADVENTURES OF EARTH'S KAIJU-BATTLING SAVIOUR.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Titan Comics Solicitations for November 2023 Have Been Announced

TITAN COMICS NOVEMBER 2023 SOLICITS
(September 2023 PREVIEWS)

COMICS

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #5
Writer(s): Jim Zub 
Artist(s): Doug Braithwaite
Colorist: Diego Rodriguez
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale: November 22, 2023 

A BRAND-NEW CONAN THE BARBARIAN ARC BEGINS! 

WARRIOR. THIEF. PIRATE...

After adventures on the high seas, CONAN returns to shore to find himself haunted by his memories of BELIT, captain of the Tigress and Queen of the Black Coast. Can a high-stakes heist draw out of his tortured past, or will it plunge him deeper into the chaos that has always been waiting for him?

COVER A: MIKE DEODATO JR (SEP230952)
COVER B: PATCH ZIRCHER (CONNECTING COVER) (SEP230953)   
COVER C: REBECCA PUEBLA (SEP230954)  
COVER D: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE (SEP230955)      
COVER E: LIAM SHARP (SEP230956)      
COVER F: BLANK SKETCH VARIANT ($4.99) (SEP230957)

FORGOTTEN RUNES: WIZARD'S CULT #1
Writer(s): Joe Rechtman 
Artist(s): Reilly Brown
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, SC, 32pp, $3.99, On sale: November 22, 2023 

This 10-issue series begins as a seemingly unconnected series of MAGICAL TALES ABOUT POWERFUL WIZARDS, gradually merging into a LEGENDARY SAGA. Who is CHRONOMANCER GEORGE OF DREAMS and what is he trying to tell the reader? Visions of the past, premonitions of the future – or something far more sinister that THREATENS THE VERY FABRIC OF THE RUNIVERSE ITSELF?!

COVER A REILLY BROWN (SEP230965)
COVER B REILLY BROWN (SEP230966)
COVER C IVAN TAO (SEP230967)

SCARLETT COUTURE: THE MUNICH FILE #4 (Of 5)
Writer/Artist: Des Taylor
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale November 8, 2023

THE COVERT INVESTIGATION GROUP'S MOST DEADLY SPY RETURNS 

Agent Scarlett Carver and her team embark on a THRILLING GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE as they’re thrown into the high stakes world of technological espionage. It soon transpires that the effects of PROJECT STARDUST reach further than anyone had anticipated - there are new threats emerging, and THIS TIME, IT’S PERSONAL.

COVER A: CLAUDIA CARANFA (SEP230981)
COVER B: DES TAYLOR (SEP230982)      
COVER C: PHOTO COVER (SEP230983) 

BLOODBORNE: THE BLEAK DOMINION #3 (of 4)
Writer(s): Cullen Bunn
Artist(s) Piotr Kowalski 
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale: November 8, 2023

CELEBRATED HORROR COMICS WRITER CULLEN BUNN AND FAN-FAVORITE ARTIST PIOTR KOWALSKI TEAM UP ONCE MORE!

In the plagued city of Yharnam, hunters Gretchen and Abraham search for their missing protégé. Under the blood moon, a scourge of beasts stalk the streets, and anew threat lurks around every corner.

COVER A: MAAN HOUSE (SEP230961)
COVER B: JEFF STOKELY (SEP230962)
COVER C: ARIEF RACHMAD (SEP230963)

ROBOTECH: RICK HUNTER #4 (of 4)
Writer: Brandon Easton
Artist: Simone Ragazzoni
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale: November 1, 2023

FROM TRANSFORMERS WRITER, BRANDON EASTON AND POWER RANGERS ARTIST, SIMONE RAGAZZONI!

 In the climactic issue, RICK HUNTER and VINCE GRANT finally come face to face with Zeraal, the heroes forced to live through the most devastating day of the First Robotech War all over again! Our heroes will face a devastating secret of the First Robotech War with immense consequences for the future of humanity!

COVER A: JON LAM (SEP230972)
COVER B: KOI TURNBALL & EMILIO LECCE (SEP230973)
COVER C: NAHUEL GREGO (SEP230974)     

ROBOTECH: RICK HUNTER COPIC PACK #1-4
Writer: Brandon Easton
Artist: Simone Ragazzoni
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 4*32pp, $17.99 On sale: December 27, 2023 

COLLECTS ISSUE #1-4 COPICS – EXCLUSIVE TO THIS PACK! LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!

ISSUE #1: DERRICK CHEW
ISSUE #2: COLM GRIFFIN
ISSUE #3: KOI CARREON 
ISSUE #4: JON LAM 
(SEP230975)

BLADE RUNNER 2039 #5-8 VIRGIN SYD MEAD PACK
Writer(s): Mike Johnson
Artist(s): Andres Guinaldo
Colorist: Marco Lesko
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 4*32pp, $17.99 On sale: December 22, 2023

COLLECTS SYD MEAD VIRGIN VARIANTS!

LIMITED TO 500 PACKS!

ISSUE #5-8: SYD MEAD (SEP230977)

GRAPHIC NOVELS 

CONAN THE BARBARIAN VOL.1: BOUND IN BLACK STONE
Writer(s): Jim Zub
Artist(s): Roberto De La Torre
Colorist(s): Dean White & Josè Villarubia
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
FC, SC, 112pp, $17.99 (US), $23.99 (CA), £14.99 (UK), On sale: February 7, 2024
ISBN: 9781787740143

DM EDITION (ARTGERM): $24.99(US), $33.99 (CA), £21.99 (UK),
ISBN: 9781787742338

DM EDITION (MIGNOLA): $24.99(US), $33.99 (CA), £21.99 (UK),
ISBN: 9781787742376

ROBERT E. HOWARD'S LEGENDARY CONAN IS BACK IN A NEW TALE OF BRAVERY AND HEROISM! 

Years after the battle of Venarium, a weary CONAN returns tohis homeland to seek rest and solitude. However, a mysterious scout rides in to warn the Cimmerians of an imminent threat on the march from the Pictish wilderness. Will CONAN and his new ally be able to hold off this new horde of invaders?

REGULAR: DAN PANOSIAN (SEP230959)  
DM EDITION (ARGERM): STANLEY ‘ARTGERM LAU (SEP230958)
DM EDITION (MIGNOLA): MIKE MIGNOLA (SEP230960)  

RIVERS OF LONDON: HERE BE DRAGONS TP 
Writer(s): James Swallow 
Editors: Ben Aaronoivitch, Andrew Cartmel
Artist(s): José Maria Beroy 
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, SC, 112pp, $17.99 (US), $23.99 (CA), £14.99 (UK), On sale: January 31, 2024
ISBN: 9781787740921

SOME SAY A DANGEROUS MONSTER IS AT LARGE ABOVE THE STREETS OF LONDON. ITS NAME... WYVERN!

After a rash of strange UFO sightings above the capital, a Met Police helicopter night patrol is attacked by a mysterious creature! Wizard in training PETER GRANT and his mentor, THOMAS NIGHTINGALE, the Met’s only sanctioned wizard, takes to the skies to investigate.

COVER ARTIST: JOSÈ BEROY (SEP230976)    

BLADE RUNNER 2039 VOL.2: UPGRADE 
Writer(s): Mike Johnson
Artist(s): Andres Guinaldo
Colorist: Marco Lesko
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, SC, 112pp, $17.99 (US), $23.99 (CA), £14.99 (UK), On sale: February 7, 2024
ISBN: 9781787738454

It’s 2039, and CLEO SELWYN has finally returned to Los Angles to search for her surrogate Replicant mother Isobel, who CLEO believes has been abducted on the orders of NIANDER WALLACE. Believing that Cleo’s DNA holds the secret of Replicant fertility, Wallace has ordered his own personal assistant Replicant, LUV - the first Replicant Blade Runner - to hunt down and return Cleo to him, killing whoever stands in her way.

COVER ARTIST: CLARK BINT (SEP230978)

EXTRAORDINARY ANNIVERSARY EDITION 
Writer(s): V.E Schwab  
Artist(s): Enid Balam  
Publisher: Titan Comics  
FC, HC, 128pp, $29.99 (US), $38.99 (CA), £26.99 (UK) On sale: November 22, 2023
ISBN: 9781787738904

Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E.Schwab, this all-new story is set in the five years between VICIOUS and VENGEFUL.

ExtraOrdinary follows a teenage girl named Charlotte Tills who survives a bus crash and becomes EO--Extraordinary, gaining the ability to see people's deaths in reflective surfaces. But when she looks into her own future, she sees a murder. The man responsible? None other than self-proclaimed hero and notorious EO killer Eli Ever.

COVER ARTIST: NEN CHANG (SEP23098)

MANGA 

THE POETRY RAN VOL.1 
Writer/Artist: Yusuke Osawa 
Publisher: Titan Manga (Titan Comics Imprint)
B&W, SC, 160pp, $12.99 (US) $16.99(CA)/ £9.99 (UK), On sale: December 13, 2023
ISBN: 9781787741645

PERFECT FOR FANS OF ROMANCE, POETRY, AND ACTION! 

Torue is a young bard looking to make a name for herself, when she encounters the monster hunter Ran at a sleepy village. Ran is a ‘child of impurity’ capable of slaying monsters called Karma; taking their evil into himself so it doesn’t pollute the world. Ran is feared and shunned, but always puts his own life on the line to do good, so Torue decides to write a poem about him...

COVER: YUSUKE OSAWA (SEP230969)

ATOM: THE BEGINNING VOL.7
Writer(s): Osamu Tezuka & Masami Yuuki
Artist(s): Tetsuro Kasahara
Publisher: Titan Manga (Titan Comics imprint) 
B&W, SC, 208pp, $12.99 (US), $16.99 (CA), £9.99 (UK)
On sale: January 10, 2024
ISBN: 9781787740044

IT’S TIME FOR AN EPIC FIGHT AT THE WORLD ROBOT BATTLING CHAMPIONSHIP! 

At the first ever World Robot Battling tournament, the entrants compete to be declared the most powerful in the world! U-Ran dominates the competition but when she gets out of control Mars, Six’s eternal rival shows up to calm things down!

COVER: TETSURO KASAHARA (SEP230970)

ALPI: THE SOUL SENDER VOL.2
Writer(s): Rona
Artist(s): Rona
Publisher: Titan Manga (Titan Comics imprint) 
B&W, SC, 160pp, $12.99 (US), $16.99 (CA), £9.99 (UK)
On sale: January 3, 2024
ISBN: 9781787741317

A TALE OF COMING OF AGE, PERFECT FOR FANS OF MAGICAL GIRL MANGA! 

Alpi the Soul Sender continues her adventure with a growing rival with another of her order, as the evil of man begins to twist more spirits into something treacherous...

COVER: TETSURO KASAHARA (SEP230971)

MAGAZINES

STAR TREK EXPLORER #9
Writer(s): Titan Magazines
Publisher: Titan Magazines
FC, SC Magazine, 100pp, $9.99 (US) / $12.99 (CA) / £5.99 (UK) 
On sale: November 15, 2023

CELEBRATING STAR TREK’S FINEST DOCTORS AND CAPTAINS 

PLUS, EXPLORER GOES BEHIND THE SCENES OF STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS.

EXCLUSIVE NEW FICTION, ALL-STAR INTERVIEWS, AND MUCH MORE!

EXCLUSIVE: (SEP230987)
NEWSSTAND: (SEP230988)

BOOKS

STAR WARS INSIDER: THE HIGH REPUBLIC: TALES OF ENLIGHTENMENT 
Publisher: Titan Magazines
FC, HC, 96pp, $19.99 (US) /$25.99 (CA), £14.99 (UK), On sale: December 6, 2023 
ISBN: 9781787741713

A hard cover collection of STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC stories from the pages of STAR WARS INSIDER. 

A collection of tales set centuries before the birth of Anakin Skywalker, featuring Jedi Knights during the era of the glorious High Republic. In addition to six original stories, this collection also includes behind - the - scenes interviews with authors as well as a guide to Phase II of The High Republic publishing initiative, and one bonus story by George Mann.

COVER: TITAN MAGAINES (SEP230986)  

AN ALIENS SEARCH-AND-FIND BOOK: FIND THE XENOMORPH
Writer(s): Kevin Crossley
Artist(s): Kevin Crossley 
Publisher: Titan Books
FC, HC, 40pp, $19.99 (US), $26.99 (CA), £14.99 (UK), On sale: November 15, 2023
ISBN: 9781803362403

THE OFFICIALLY LICENSED SEARCH-AND-FIND PUZZLE BOOK INSPIRED BY THE MOVIE ALIENS.

Features 14 brain-bending search-and-find puzzles that will really test your skills of observation. This beautiful search-and-find book gives fans a new way to interact with the classic movie.

COVER: KEVIN CROSSLEY 

THE ART AND SOUL OF BLADE RUNNER 2049 – REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION
Writer(s): Tanya Lapointe
Publisher: Titan Books 
FC, HC, 240pp, $55.00 (US), $73.00 (CA), £45.00 (UK), On sale: November 15, 2023
ISBN: 9781803362809

THE OFFICIAL AND DEFINITIVE COMPANION BOOK TO DENIS VILLENEUVE'S BLADE RUNNER 2049, REVISED AND ENHANCED THROUGHOUT, FEATURING 20 PAGES OF NEW, ORIGINAL CONTENT. 

An unmissable chronicle of the 2017 sequel to Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER, with unprecedented access to the creative process, now with added pages that include the movie's spoiler scenes.

MARVEL STUDIOS' THE INFINITY SAGA – THE AVENGERS: THE ART OF THE MOVIE
Publisher: Titan Books
FC, HC, 272pp, $40.00 (US), $54.00 (CA), £40.00 (UK), On sale: November 22, 2023
ISBN: 9781803365541

THE OFFICIAL ART BOOK FOR THE MOVIE, MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS 

Packed with epic content, this lavishly illustrated coffee table book takes readers behind the scenes of MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS. Featuring stunning concept art, full-color photographs from the set, as well as the finished film, and excerpts from the script and interviews with the cast and crew.

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Titan Comics Returns "CONAN THE BARBARIAN" to Comic Books Shops on August 2nd


"Conan the Barbarian #1 COVER D." "Retro Theme" variant cover art by Patch Zircher.

ROBERT E. HOWARD'S LEGENDARY CONAN IS BACK IN A NEW TALE OF BRAVERY AND HEROISM! CONAN THE BARBARIAN FCBD EDITION LEADS INTO THE DEBUT ISSUE

Years after the battle of Venarium, a weary CONAN returns to his homeland to seek rest and solitude. However, a mysterious scout rides in to warn the Cimmerians of an imminent threat on the march from the Pictish wilderness. Will CONAN and his new ally be able to hold off this new horde of invaders?

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #1 (ONGOING):
Writer: JIM ZUB
Artist: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Colorist: JOSÉ VILLARRUBIA
Letterer: RICHARD STARKINGS OF COMICRAFT
Publishers: HEROIC SIGNATURES & TITAN COMICS
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On sale: August 2, 2023

Issue #1 covers:
MAY231133 COVER A: DAN PANOSIAN
MAY231134 COVER B: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
MAY231135 COVER C: ARTGERM
MAY231136 COVER D: PATCH ZIRCHER RETRO THEME
MAY231137 COVER E: MIKE MIGNOLA
MAY231138 COVER F: E.M. GIST
MAY231139 COVER G: WRAPAROUND HYBORIAN AGE MAP
MAY231140 COVER H: COLORED BLANK SKETCH
MAY231141 COVER I: FOIL CONAN MOVIE NOVEL REPLICA VIRGIN 
MAY231142 COVER J: 1:10 INCENTIVE: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE VIRGIN B&W INKS
MAY231143 COVER K: 1:25 INCENTIVE: DAN PANOSIAN VIRGIN B&W INKS
MAY231144 COVER L: 1:50 INCENTIVE: MIKE MIGNOLA VIRGIN B&W INKS
MAY231145 COVER M: 1:100 INCENTIVE: ARTGERM VIRGIN B&W INKS
APR238820 FOC JAE LEE VIRGIN
APR238821 FOC MIKE MIGNOLA VIRGIN

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Titan Comics Solicitations for Items Shipping in August 2023

TITAN COMICS AUGUST 2023 SOLICITS
(Appearing in the JUNE 2023 edition of "PREVIEWS")

ROBOTECH: RICK HUNTER #1 (of 4)
Writer(s): Brandon Easton
Artist(s): Simone Ragazzoni 
Publisher: Titan Comics 
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale: August 2, 2023

THE WAIT IS OVER...ROBOTECH LAUNCHES INTO AN EPIC NEW SERIES!

From Transformers writer, Brandon Easton and Power Rangers artist, Simone Ragazzoni!

After the devastating events of the Macross saga, RICK HUNTER must face an all new threat, along with the ghosts of his past — when a Zentraedi splinter group attacks Yokohama, Rick is called to investigate! Piloting the new prototype YF-4 Veritech, Rick encounters old friends and new enemies, all while recounting the moments of his life that shaped most epic moments in the ROBOTECH universe!

Cover Artist(s): 
COVER A: INHYUK LEE (JUN231180)
COVER B: DERRICK CHEW (JUN231181)
COVER C: SIMONE RAGAZZONI (JUN231182)      
COVER D: JOSH BURCHAM (JUN231183)
COVER E: NAHUEL GREGO (JUN231184)
COVER F: BLANK SKETCH VARIANT, $4,99 (JUN231185)
COVER G: FOIL DERRICK CHEW VIRGIN, $13.99 (JUN231186)

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #2
Writer: Jim Zub 
Artist: Roberto De La Torre
Colorist: Dean White  
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale: August 23, 2023  

ROBERT E. HOWARD'S LEGENDARY CONAN IS BACK IN A NEW TALE OF BRAVERY AND HEROISM!

CONAN and his new ally, BRISSA – a deadly Pictish scout, fight back-to-back against a savage horde... only to discover that each success creates a new obstacle to victory over the “ARMY OF THE LOST.”

COVER A: ALAN QUAH (JUN231200)
COVER B: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE (JUN231201)
COVER C: GERADO ZAFFINO (JUN231202)
COVER D: E.M GIST RETRO THEME (JUN231203)
COVER E: DAN PARENT (JUN231204)
COVER F: FOIL ROBERTO DE LA TORRE VIRGIN, $13.99 (JUN231205)

SCARLETT COUTURE: THE MUNICH FILE #1 (Of 5)
Writer/Artist: Des Taylor
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale: August 9, 2023

THE COVERT INVESTIGATION GROUP'S MOST DEADLY SPY RETURNS 

Agent Scarlett Carver and her team embark on a THRILLING GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE as they’re thrown into the high stakes world of technological espionage. It soon transpires that the effects of PROJECT STARDUST reach further than anyone had anticipated - there are new threats emerging, and THIS TIME, IT’S PERSONAL.

COVER A: DAN PANOSIAN (JUN231207)
COVER B: DES TAYLOR (JUN231208)
COVER C: KEN LASHLEY (JUN231209)
COVER D: PHOTO COVER FT. MODEL JORDAN GWYNN COLTON (JUN231210)
COVER E: LESLEY LEIRIX LI (JUN231211)    
COVER F: BLANK SKETCH VARIANT, $4.99 (JUN231212)
COVER G: FOIL DAN PANOSIAN, $13.99 (JUN231213)

BLITMAP #1 (Of 6)
Writer: Jack Timmer 
Artist: Matias Basla
Distributor: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $4.99 On sale: August 30, 2023

A THRILLING NEW SCI-FI SERIES SET IN A BREATHTAKING SOLARPUNK METROPOLIS!

Under the shadow of an ancient cataclysm, Blitnauts and Logos factions battle for power, while The Static's elusive realm entraps and corrupts all who submit to its mystifying call.

Readers will be able to interact with the comic book and gain access to different digital experiences, as well as potentially real world [or digital world] items.

COVERS BY: SUP AND BLITMAP (JUN231214)

DOCTOR WHO: DOOM’S DAY #2 (Of 2)
Writer: Jody Houser 
Artist: Roberta Ingranata 
Colorist: Warina K. Sahadewa 
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale: August 2, 2023 

24 HOURS TO FIND THE DOCTOR!

DOOM!

This lonely assassin from the 51st Century is hunting for her survival,
and there's only one person who can save her: the Doctor.

Using her vortex manipulator, she'll do anything to find the tempestuous time traveler, including cavorting with the maleficent Missy.

Every hour a new adventure, every hour closer to death…

COVER A: GIORGIA SPOSITO (JUN231215)
COVER B: PHOTO COVER (JUN231216)

HEAT SEEKER: A GUN HONEY SERIES #3 (Of 4)
Writer(s): Charles Ardai 
Artist(s): Ace Continuado 
Colorist: Asifur Rahman 
Publisher: Hard Case Crime (Titan Comics imprint) 
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale: August 30, 2023 

CHARLES ARDAI'S GUN HONEY SPINS OFF INTO A NEW SEXY THRILLER MINI-SERIES! 

Marked for death by a U.S. intelligence agency, Gun Honey, Joanna Tan turns to Dahlia Racers to help her pull a vanishing act. But the killer hot on her trail, beautiful sociopath Sarah Claride, will leave bodies strewn from New York to Las Vegas to Tijuana, Mexico, if it means cornering Dahlia — and breaking her...

COVER A: LESLEY LEIRIX LI (JUN231217)      
COVER B: THADDEUS ROBECK (JUN231218)
COVER C: GRACE MCCLUNG COSPLAY COVER (JUN231219)
COVER D: ACE CONTINUADO (JUN231220)    
COVER E: CLAUDIA CARANFA, NUDE GREY BAGGED, $10.00 (JUN231221)

DEAD BY DAYLIGHT #4 (Of 4) 
Writer: Nadia Shammas 
Artist: Dillon Snook 
Colorist: Emilio Lecce 
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $4.99 On sale: September 27, 2023

EXCLUSIVE IN-GAME CODE INSIDE!

BEHAVIOUR INTERACTIVE'S GLOBAL PHENOMENON HORROR GAME DEAD BY DAYLIGHT COMES TO COMICS!

You never forget your first love, or your first kill-- and for SUSIE the two will be eternally intertwined in the Realm of THE ENTITY. An act of teenage rebellion spins out of control, and life for THE LEGION will never be the same...

COVER A: DANI AND BRAD SIMPSON (JUN231222)
COVER B: LUANA VECCHIO (JUN231223)    
COVER C: FABIAN LELAY (JUN231224)  

BLADE RUNNER 2039 #6 (Of 12)
Writer: Mike Johnson
Artist: Andres Guinaldo
Colorist: Marco Lesko
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale: August 23, 2023

CLEO has been gravely wounded in a shootout with a gang of highway raiders, forcing ASH into a desperate search for help, which comes from an unusual source. Meanwhile LUV and RASH have tracked down HYTHE to her penthouse hideout.

COVER A: ALAN QUAH (JUN231225)
COVER B: KANAR MATHURIN (JUN231226)
COVER C: SYD MEAD (JUN231227)

NOUNS: NOUNTOWN: #5 (Of 6)
Writer(s): David Leach
Artist(s): Danny Schlitz 
Distributor: Titan Comics
FC, 36pp, $4.99 On sale: August 30, 2023 

MEET THE NOUNS IN THEIR FIRST COMIC BOOK ADVENTURE! AN EPIC A DVENTURE OF PLAYGROUND - STYLE FUN & HUMOR! 

Nouns DAO presents a new sensational mini-series by writer David Leach (Psycho Gran) and artist Danny Schlitz. A deeply moving coming - of - age drama about a small - town thimble salesman caught up in a politically - charged espionage caper involving a stolen atom bomb, a signed picture of the pope, and a man with a fox for a head.

COVER ARTIST: DANNY SCHLITZ (JUN231231)    

RIVERS OF LONDON: HERE BE DRAGONS #2 (Of 4)
Writer(s): James Swallow 
Editors: Ben Aaronoivitch, Andrew Cartmel
Artist(s): José Maria Beroy 
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99 On sale: August 9, 2023 

A dangerous monster is at large above the streets of London. And its name…Wyvern!

After a Met Police helicopter on night patrol is attacked by an unidentified aerial phenomenon, the Met's only sanctioned wizard, Peter Grant, and his mentor, Thomas Nightingale, are called in to investigate. 

COVER A: VERONICA FISH (JUN231232)
COVER B: PATRICIO CLEAREY (JUN231233)   

QUENTIN BY TARANTINO 
Writer/Artist: Améziane Amazing
Publisher: Statix Press (Titan Comics imprint)
SC, FC, 228pp, $24.99 (US), $33.99 (CA), £21.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787740648 On sale: October 17, 2023

TAKE A DIVE INTO THE BRAIN OF MASTER AUTEUR, QUENTIN TARANTINO!

In a first-person account, Amazing Améziane leads us through the life story of this iconic auteur, from his humble beginnings as a video shop clerk, to his rise through iconic indie blockbusters, all the way to global superstar. Discover the influences, opinions, and history of one of the world’s most acclaimed filmmakers, unmistakable in his style and talent.

COVER ARTIST: AMÉZIANE AMAZING (JUN231199)

ALPI: THE SOUL SENDER
Writer/Artist: Rona 
Publisher: Titan Manga (Titan Comics imprint)
B&W, SC, 176pp, $12.99 (US), $16.99 (CA) ,£9.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781787741300 On sale: October 4, 2023

FOR FANS OF THE MAGICAL GIRL MANGA -- A COMING- OF-AGE STORY ABOUT YOUNG ‘SOUL SENDER’, ALPI!

In Alpi's magical world, divine spirits are the source of all life, communities living in harmony under their protection. However, when their lives end, a terrible curse drives them to evil, and these malign spirits must be sent to the afterlife by the Soul Sender. Alpi is one such girl, talented despite her young age, and assisted by her familiar Pelenai!

COVER ARTIST: RONA (JUN231228)

STAR WARS INSIDER #220
Writer(s): Titan Magazines
Publisher: Titan Magazines
FC, SC Magazine, 84pp, $9.99 (US) / $12.99 (CA) / £5.99 (UK) 
On sale: August 2, 2023

FEATURING: 

THE BAD BATCH: THE ANATOMY OF ANIMATION PART 2: The second part of our in-depth look at the making of an episode of The Bad Batch. 
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ANDOR SEASON 1: CHARACTER BUILDING: The pivotal character moments from across the 12-part first season. 

THE HIGH REPUBLIC: PHASE II COMPANION: A story - by - story look back at the second phase of Star Wars: The High Republic. 

NEWSSTAND (JUN231234)
PX EDITION (JUN231235)
FOIL (JUN231236)

MARVEL STUDIOS THE INFINITY SAGA – IRON MAN 2: THE ART OF THE MOVIE
Writer(s): John Barber
Publisher: Titan Books
FC. HC, 224pp, $40.00 (US), £29.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781803364933 On sale: July 26, 2023

Behind every great IRON MAN stands a dedicated group of artists – and in this book, their secrets are revealed. In THE ART OF MARVEL STUDIOS’ IRON MAN 2 you’ll find everything from preliminary sketches to fully rendered 3-D images; storyboards to intricate set designs; and all the heroes, villains and technology you’ve ever imagined.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE OFFICIAL MOTION PICTURE ADAPTATION 
Writer(s): L. Sprague De Camp and Lin Cater
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Books
SC, 181pp, $15.95 (US), $21.05 (CA), £8.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781803365251 On sale: AUGUST 9, 2023

TWO OF THE MOST PROMINENT CONTRIBUTORS TO THE CONAN LEGEND WRITE THE OFFICIAL NOVEL OF CONAN THE BARBARIAN, THE SEMINAL FANTASY FILM BY JOHN MILIUS. 

The official novelization of the famed 1982 fantasy blockbuster directed by John Milius, starring ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, based on the screenplay by Milius and Oliver Stone.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE OFFICIAL STORY OF THE FILM
Writer(s): Jack McKinney
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Books
HC, 176pp, $50.00 (US), $66.00 (CA), £8.99 (UK)
ISBN: 9781803361765 On sale: AUGUST 9, 2023

OFFICIAL RETROSPECTIVE HARDBACK BOOK TELLING THE STORY OF THE MAKING OF CONAN THE BARBARIAN!

Includes interviews with cast and crew and featuring behind-the-scenes photography from the shoot, and an exclusive foreword from the film's producer, Rafaella De Larentills.

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