Tuesday, July 30, 2024

This week's new comic book releases (July 31, 2024)

Here are 85 comic books scheduled to be released on July 31, 2024

This is just a sample of the new releases hitting the shops this week; you can find a full list of titles at the New Comic Book Release List.  I used my own preferences in determining which comics to include in the list below.  Only issues with a cover price less than $10 are shown here (with the majority being only $3.99 or $4.99 each). Only the regular covers ("cover A") are shown, not any of the variant covers (which sometimes cost more than the regular edition), unless otherwise noted below. The titles are listed in alphabetical order.

Previews of the first few interior pages of many of these comics are available to view online.  I have provided links to the previews for each issue if I know about a preview (and "N/A" if I don't).  That may save you the trouble of wanting to peek inside the comic when you see it on the shelf of your local comics shop!  (Of course, not every shop will automatically carry every new comic, so pre-ordering is recommended -- especially when it comes to independent comics.)

This week's news: DC is releasing only four periodicals this week, including a facsimile edition of Justice League of America #1 (from 1960). Marvel, on the other hand, is releasing a whopping 17 periodicals this week -- and that's not counting all the 2nd printings and variants.  A backup serial titled Deadpool/Wolverine Weapon X-Traction has been running through various Marvel comics and this week you can find Part 3 in Fantastic Four #22, Part 4 in Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider #3, and Part 5 in Immortal Thor #13.  The most popular titles to be released this week (among all publishers) are likely to be Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man #54, Ultimate Spider-Man #7 and X-Force #1 (renumbered for the "From the Ashes" era).  Ending their runs this week are the mini-series Annihilation 2099, Blood Hunt, and (apparently) the Captain Marvel ongoing series.

So, what comics are you looking forward to this week?



ABSOLUTE POWER: TASK FORCE VII #3 
(of 7)
Publisher: DC
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "After capturing and absorbing the powers from the JSA, Jadestone is compromised by Green Lantern Alan Scott’s willpower. Suddenly faced with the concept of free will, does JADESTONE continue to execute Waller’s orders or have a change of heart? Meanwhile the remaining JSA members attempt a rescue mission to retrieve their teammates and escape to the Tower of Fate!"

Note: This bi-weekly mini-series is a tie-in to DC's big summer event, Absolute Power.  This issue focuses on the JSA.


AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #54
[legacy #948]
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "THE MIND-BLAZING CONCLUSION OF “EASY BEING GREEN!” The SINISTER SIX will try to fight. But they should have run. Who can possibly put a stop to Peter Parker’s spree of mayhem and destruction? (Hint: No one)."




ANANSI BOYS #2 (of 8)
Publisher: Dark Horse
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman joins forces with Eisner nominated Adora writer Marc Bernardin and Thief of Thieves co-creator Shawn Martinbrough to adapt Gaiman's Locus and British Fantasy award-winning novel as a comic book. Reeling from the knowledge bomb that his father was a trickster god, Fat Charlie returns to his life: the impending wedding to Rosie, his fiancĂ©e, and his job working for the completely unfulfilling Grahame Coats Agency. But not before he learns how to contact the mysterious brother he never knew he had."


ANNIHILATION 2099 #5 
(of 5)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "FIRST CONTACT WITH THE IMPALER! After a derelict spacecraft crashes on an alien world, the wreck reveals a deadly discovery — DRACULA! But this is a planet terrified of the daylight, which Dracula couldn’t love more. Soon, he’s their hero. When a DARKHAWK attacks from the stars, Dracula fights back! But does he want to save the planet or make it the first world in his new empire?"

Note: Final issue of the mini-series.


ARCHIE COMICS: JUDGMENT DAY #3 
(of 3)
Publisher: Archie
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "The epic horror event of the summer comes to its shocking end! At Jughead's insistence, Archie is willing to make amends with someone important to him-but what he discovers will force him to make a choice that could change his life. It's finally time for Archie to decide-will he give himself over fully to Alistair, or retain the parts of himself that make him Archie? Find out in this jaw-dropping conclusion that will have readers talking for years to come."

Note: Final issue of the mini-series.


BIDEN'S TITANS VS. MICKEY MOUSE #1
Publisher: Keenspot
Price: $5.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "The totally unauthorized and unofficial crossover that's 95 years in the making! Your favorite non-defunct presidential superhero team, Biden's Titans, have previously battled monsters like Dracula, QAnon, and even Elon Musk! But nothing can prepare them for their next foe... Mickey Mouse?! (And Winnie-The-Pooh, also!) The public domain is to blame for this bonkers parody, which also introduces a new independent superhero: RFK Jr as... The Unvaxxed! Stare in slack-jawed awe as you read this magically stupid seventh chapter of Biden's Titans! (Includes bonus pull-out poster!)"


BIO-MECHS #4
Publisher: Blackbox
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Flashback and Drifter travel the next period in time given to them by Prodigy to destroy an experimental weapon. But when they meet up with their other selves, temporal anomalies abound as nothing like this exists in any of their memory files."





BLACK WIDOW VENOMOUS #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "Natasha Romanoff, the infamous spy known as the Black Widow, didn’t go looking to bond with an alien symbiote. But a good spy works with all the tools available to her, and when one of the most powerful and versatile weapons in the universe lands in your lap… you take it. Now she just needs to figure out how to work with a weapon with its own drives and desires. Redefining Widow’s relationship with her symbiote, and setting the stage for her appearance in Venom War!"


BLADE RUNNER: TOKYO NEXUS #1 
(of 4)
Publisher: Titan
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "Tokyo 2015: Two Kalanthia survivors fight for their lives in a world where Blade Runners are the least of their problems. Following a failed mission Off-World, the only two survivors of a combat squad, ex-marine Mead and Replicant combat model Stix, have returned to Tokyo to search for the traitor who left them to die. Now operating as an unofficial private detective agency, Stix and Mead find themselves caught up in a deadly Patent War between the Yakuza, the Tyrell Corporation and Cheshire, a rival corporation developing their own bootleg Replicant technology as they search for a missing woman."


BLOOD HUNT #5 
(of 5)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $5.99


Publisher's description: "Doctor Strange is presented with a dread bargain to gain a chance to save the world. The Avengers ride into a battle they cannot win. The dead battle the undead across the globe. Will it be enough? Will the world be saved, and how will it be changed if it is? Featuring a dramatic shift for the future of the Marvel Universe!"

Note: Final issue of the mini-series.


BOTTOM'S UP #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: Silver Sprocket
Price: $9.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "A story that's 1 part recipe blog, 1 part comic book, with a dash of sardonic humor, a dollop of existential dread, and a pinch of gig economy camaraderie! Suzette is an over-kneaded and over-proofed pastry chef, running a cooking blog and doing her best to share whatever culinary wisdom she's managed to scrape from the city's top kitchens. Her latest post introduces "interview tiramisu," a dessert so good it'll land her a juicy new job opportunity. Yet as she runs all over town acquiring the very best ingredients, why does she get the creeping feeling that everything's about to go really, really wrong? Published with a cardstock cover and foil accents."

Note: Intended for mature audiences.


BRZRKR: FALLEN EMPIRE - PEN & INK #1
Publisher: Boom
Price: $6.99


Publisher's description: "A special pen & ink edition of BRZRKR: Fallen Empire by Mattson Tomlin and Rebekah Isaacs, in a premium format with additional commentary by the artist! The lone survivor of Olos, a long-dead empire that once thrived, tells a tale of B.'s distant past, and the death and cataclysm he brought forth. But what else did B. find that could have driven him to such violence? The heart is as much a weapon as any in B.'s arsenal..."

Note: Intended for mature audiences.

THE BUTCHER'S BOY #3 
(of 4)
Publisher: Dark Horse
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "While the journal written by the child of the notorious Butcher tells the tale of meat and madness, the true mystery has revealed itself-who is the Butcher's Boy? Were they the first victim of their dark father, or did they become something much worse? The answer to these questions can't come soon enough for the five friends trapped within La Perdita, for now they know there is only one truth in this land-you MUST eat, or you WILL be eaten."


CAPTAIN MARVEL #10 
(legacy #194)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "ALONE AT LAST! One more fight to win it all. To save everyone. Carol Danvers is the only one who can do it — if anyone can at all. The Captain lies bleeding on the crystal plains of the Negative Zone. Can she get up, just STAND UP, one more time?"

Note: Final issue of the series?



CARTOONS MAGAZINE #52
Publisher: Picture Esque Publishing
Price: $8.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Your #1 Source for Car Culture Humor! CARtoons is your automotive comic book mag that has multiple comic strip stories from various artists from around the world. They share their hilarious stories about all types of car cultures with their unique characters that you will grow to love through their artwork! Expect fresh new stories of Krass & Bernie, FNA Adventures, Nutz & Bolts, Learn How to Draw, CARossword Puzzles, plus so much more! If you love cars & comics, you will definitely love this issue of CARtoons!"


CROSS COUNTRY #1 
Publisher: Scout
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Cross-country trips are always fun-what could possibly go wrong? When Chuck Butcher decides to pick up a hitchhiker on a solo trip from New York to Chicago, the pair discovers that their road will be paved with hardship, horror, and a psychopathic killer. Luckily, Chuck's new hitchhiker friend, Billy, is more than he seems. Buckle-up for Exit One of Cross Country!"




DAISYCHAIN: DARK DESIRES #1
Publisher: Comicsburgh
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Jessica Frazer is a socialite by day and a killer by night. Her latest victims are the Vito's, a once proud crime family who now find themselves being picked off one by one by the femme fatale. But time is running out, Jessica's ex an up-and-coming detective has joined the investigation. Will she be able to outmaneuver the police, the mob, and one very determined Furry?"

Note: Intended for mature audiences.


THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #24
Publisher: Image
Price: $3.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Before Lee Harvey Oswald took his fateful place in the window of the Texas Book Depository, he spent time behind the Iron Curtain. This is fact. But he wasn't just a sympathizer-he was on a secret mission to infiltrate the Soviet Ministry of Lies. This is Truth."

Note: Intended for mature audiences.



D.O.A. INC. LLC #1 
Publisher: American Mythology
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Gonzo zombie killing action await in the new horror series DOA INC. LLC! Prepare for an adventure set in the wicked world of G.O. Parsons, the writer behind 'Willy's Wonderland' and 'Beast of Bower Boulevard.' Teaming up with visionary artist Emanuele Tommarelli, this dynamic duo delivers a spine-tingling twist on the classic tale of terror. In a realm where every conceivable evil prowls unchecked, justice is a rare commodity. Enter DOA INC. LLC, a ragtag company of mercenaries ready to exact revenge and eliminate any undead entity causing trouble... for the right price."

Note: Intended for mature audiences.


DRAWING BLOOD #4 
(of 12)
Publisher: Image
Price: $3.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "The Hollywood mogul making the "gritty" Ragdolls movie gives a disastrous interview on the first day of New York Comic Convention...and a legion of loyal fans are after Books' head! Can he make things right, or will he face...The Wrath of Con?"





DUNGEONS & DIMWITS #2
Publisher: Dren Publications
Price: $5.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "A group of friends playing a tabletop role-playing game is sucked into the game and become their own characters by an NPC that was just too powerful. They find themselves in a fight for their very lives against an army far more powerful than their characters' level! What could possibly go wrong?"




DUST #6 
(of 6)
Publisher: Scout
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Keeli and Ansel, having narrowly escaped death, press on, unaware that their most perilous challenges still lie ahead. On the surface, Ansel and The Resistance mourn their losses, before seeking support from an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, in the Echo, Prince Alldon, no longer under his father's watchful eye, launches a massive attack on the Dust."

Note: Final issue of the mini-series.

EDIE #5 
(of 5)
Publisher: Blood Moon
Price: $5.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Finally in control of her body, Edie seeks revenge on Brice's friends and those who protected him."

Note: Final issue of the mini-series.





FANTASTIC FOUR #22 
(legacy #715)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "ONE LAST HOPE! Alicia Masters and Reed Richards — and the survivors of New York — are lost, alone against the vampire menace, and Reed’s exhausted. But they still need to survive — and avoid being turned into undead blood parasites. Reed has one last desperate hope, and it’s not guaranteed to work — but there is at least a chance… if he can survive long enough to test it! This conclusion to our BLOOD HUNT tie-in ends in a twist that you will NOT want to miss! PLUS: PART 3 OF DEADPOOL/WOLVERINE: WEAPON X-TRACTION!"


FINAL FIGHT #1 
(of 4)
Publisher: Udon
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "The Mad Gear Gang has infested Metro City for years! But after they kidnap the mayor's daughter, three heroes arise to clean up the streets once and for all! Cody Travers, bad boy street brawler! Guy, Bushinryu ninja master! And Mike Haggar, pro-wrestler-turned-mayor of Metro City! Bring a pocket full of quarters and prepare for non-stop fist-flinging action in this mini-series based on the king of Capcom beat-em-ups!"


FIREFLY: 'VERSES #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: Boom
Price: $7.99


Publisher's description: "In this one-shot special detailing a collection of pivotal moments of the much-beloved crew of the spaceship Serenity, witness the alternate thrilling origins of their introductions and intertwinings. Because in this case... there's a twist. What if the Browncoats had won the war against the Alliance? Fan favorite Mighty Morphin Power Rangers writer Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun, The Infernals) takes on the 'Verse with stellar artist Lalit Kumar Sharma (The Vigil)."


FLORDIA MAN VS. HOGZILLA #1 
Publisher: American Mythology 
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Eisner-winner Mike Baron returns to the sunshine state for a riotously funny, heart-felt tale of the quintessential Florida Man embarking on a quest to take down the legendary wild pig -Hogzilla! But first he has to deal with airline terrorists, smuggle red kneed tarantulas, befriend a talking catfish, and deal with Florida's other invasive species, toilet snakes."

Note: American Mythology previously published a Florida Man series in 2022.


THE FORGED #9
Publisher: Image
Price: $6.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "CrazyJo must lead Scimitar-3 alongside two other Forged teams into T-space on a mission that spells genocide for the Phobes, while the KIA-listed Vic finds herself face to face with an old frenemy. On Throneworld, Davian enters an uneasy alliance with a Cassandra, but will their alliance reveal the Empress's true agenda, or is it just part of a longer game?"

Note: Intended for mature audiences.

GALAXY OF MADNESS #2 
(of 10)
Publisher: Mad Cave
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Vigil Virgo, space archeologist extraordinaire, believes she has found the map that could help her uncover what happened to her parents when they went searching for the source of the universe. Odysseus, the captain of the Verisimilitude and Vigil's father figure, shuts down the idea of following the map immediately. So, without many other options left, Vigil now must steal a shuttle from Odysseus and strike out on her own...with the help of Krios. There is no way that this act of rebellion will end well!"


GARGOYLES QUEST #3 
Publisher: Dynamite 
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "While Demona races to repair a sacred object, Thailog and Brentwood face Wyvern the Dragon, who guards the haft of Gugnir, the Lance of Fate - the key to Demona's plan for ultimate power! Writer and Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and artist PASQUALE QUALANO start pulling out all the stops as their latest chapter in the Gargoyles saga begins building to its crescendo - all accompanied by heroically iconic covers from CLAYTON CRAIN, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, and DREW MOSS!"


GATCHAMAN #2
Publisher: Mad Cave
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "A terrifying mecha has attacked the city of Amegapolis! The Science Ninja Team are the city's only savior from total destruction... but their ship is trapped in the monstrosity's magnetic grasp! Meanwhile, world-renowned scientists are being captured by an unknown entity. With the Ninja Team out of commission and the town in danger, who can Doctor Nambu call on? The second exciting issue in an ongoing series that expands upon the original anime series!"

Note: Shown here is one of the variant covers.


GHOSTLORE #12 
Publisher: Boom
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "In the final showdown between Harmony, Lucas, and Shane, victory will come at a great price. In the end comes the hereafter, but will anyone be left to guide lost spirits?"






GODZILLA RIVALS VS. MANDA #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: IDW
Price: $7.99


Publisher's description: "Late into the night, the crew of a small fishing trawler off the coast of Australia is keeping busy by telling stories of the sea. Little do they know, they're moments away from happening upon a mysterious shipwreck... and the fearsome sea dragon Manda going toe to toe with Godzilla in the middle of the most brutal ocean brawl any sailor has ever seen.Can this small crew make it back to shore safely in the midst of this all-out kaiju battle? Join Jake Lawrence (Teen Dog, A Nice Long Walk) on a thrilling adventure on the high seas to find out!"


GRIM #19 
Publisher: Boom
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "Jess' fight against Adira continues, but there are new enemies she will have to face! Eliminating chaos in the afterlife will be a tall order, and the question of who will rule in the end still remains..."






GRIMM FAIRY TALES Vol. Two #86
Publisher: Zenescope
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "Skye Mathers has battled her fair share of witches and deadly magic during her time as Guardian of the Nexus. But when a primordial evil is released that threatens the lives of all it comes across, will Skye be able to put this ancient wickedness back into the hell it has escaped from? Guest starring Gretel the Witch Hunter!"




GROMMETS #3 
(of 7)
Publisher: Image
Price: $3.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "A house party plan is hatched on a ditch day at the arcade when Rick and Brian take their shot at the girl of their dreams, but will Liberty Spike Mike's defiance of Nancy Reagan make their dreams go up in smoke?"






GUNBREED: MURDER OF THE TALKING CROWS #1
(one-shot)
Publisher: Blood Moon
Price: $5.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Why are there always so many damned crows in the town of Bajo Tierra? Sheriff Powder Cain is about to find out in "Murder of the Talking Crows." Then, the townsfolk are about to get a visit from an enigmatic demon called Ebenezer March, and he brings an offer they can't refuse in "Say, Say, Say.""

Note: Intended for mature audiences.


HAUNTED HOUSE: A LOVE STORY #6 
(of 6)
Publisher: Blood Moon
Price: $5.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "The house accepts its fate. Ahead, we will all get to know the true meaning of horror, grief, and love. Nothing is ever simple."

Note: Final issue of the mini-series.





HELLVERINE #3 
(of 4)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "THE HUNT FOR HELLVERINE! HELLVERINE will stop at nothing to accomplish his mysterious mission …but what is the PENTANGLE, and how will their own plans influence the HELLFIRE DESTROYERS? The hunt for Hellverine is on, as LOGAN makes a discovery that will change him forever!"



HEXPAW: LEFT PAW OF THE DEVIL #4 
Publisher: Blood Moon
Price: $5.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "In a gambit to shake the assassins of the Global Elite from his tail, super-thief Colt Brass (aka the werecat Hexpaw) rekindles his affair with the witch Ginger Beers, District Attorney. He needs her influence, and she needs his lovin'."





HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER #25
Publisher: Boom
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "In this landmark double-length issue, Tate Brombal (The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos) and Antonio Fuso (James Bond) bring Jace Boucher's epic saga to its deadly conclusion in the blood-soaked finale of THE BUTCHER'S WAR! After witnessing the aftermath of a tragedy, Jace is enraged-now, it's personal. And meanwhile, caught in the Dragon's claws, will Sunny remain in captivity, or will Jace's revenge bring freedom?"


IMMORTAL THOR #13 
(legacy #774)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "ENTER: HERCULES! The son of Zeus sought Thor out — for Toranos’ wheel had turned for the Olympians too, and two Gods together might solve such a mystery. The trail took them to a wasteland of snow and ice… to terror and treachery… and to an old foe of Hercules, at the height of her dread power. New series artist JAN BAZALDUA draws the story of the IMMORTAL THOR… and the Night Mother’s vengeance. PLUS: PART 5 OF DEADPOOL/WOLVERINE: WEAPON X-TRACTION!"


JOYLESS (SCOUT PREMIERE PREVIEW) #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: Scout
Price: $3.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Jane Joyless, the galaxy's most dangerous criminal, is pursued across the stars by Vin, a devastatingly handsome bounty hunter she's hopelessly in love with. Both were victims of a new kind of crime: the theft of memories. He thinks she's wronged him and is out for revenge, but Jane's searching for the truth about their relationship, and her own mysterious past. Originally written for the screen by award-winning sibling writing duo, Ryan and Jocelyn Manns."


JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 
(FACSIMILE EDITION)
Publisher: DC
Price: $3.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "In this facsimile of the premiere issue of the JLA's first self-titled series, the fate of the world's greatest superhero team rests on the outcome of a chess match against Despero! A superstar-studded spectacular that helped launch one of DC's longest-running titles and all the Silver Age superhero teams that followed!"

Note: Reprint of the 1960 comic book, including the original ads.


KATIE BLACK DRAGON #6 
Publisher: Bad Kids Press
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "A wealthy benefactor hires Katie to track down a shadowy figure who has vanished without a trace. What secrets will Katie unearth as she descends deeper and deeper into the most sinister parts of the city? : Every issue in the series is complete and self-contained! A great jumping-on point for new readers!"

Note: Intended for mature audiences.


KOSHER MAFIA #1 
(of 5)
Publisher: Mad Cave
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "In Cleveland, Ohio, in 1936, Howard Berkowicz, the bookkeeper for the Jewish Mob finds himself on the wrong end of an enforcer's gun when he tries to spur the Kosher Mafia into action against the rising tide of domestic Nazism in the German American Bund."





LORE: REMASTERED #2
(of 3)
Publisher: Image
Price: $9.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: ""Knocking on Keyholes." Re-presenting Ashley Wood and T. P. Louise's Lore in three deluxe, extra-length, and fully relettered issues. Jennifer Bradley's journey to solve the mystery of her father's death leads her down a path where local folklore makes its presence felt, while more questions about the death of her father, Jonathan Bradley, arise."



MASK OF HALIYA #6 
Publisher: Clover Press
Price: $5.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "The Mask of Haliya Issue 6 plunges you deeper into the fray of this dark urban fantasy series based on Filipino mythology. As an arcane organization tests the limits of its power, Mari's self-confidence blooms under Bella's guidance. Meanwhile, Isla's quest for truth lands her in the middle of a deadly skirmish. Join us as we further descend into the jaws of this unfolding saga!"



MASTERPIECE #6
Publisher: Dark Horse
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "Emma is the brilliant young woman whose life has been turned upside down by the reveal that her long lost parents were in fact very famous thieves. A mantle they left to her! Emma has now gotten over the fact that she no idea how to do any of these things and has created her own crew to pull her own plans against all the bastards who have torn her reality apart. Here come the big final twists!"



MIDNIGHT SONS BLOOD HUNT #3 
(of 3)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "THE TRUTH BEHIND BLADE! With the Midnight Sons now (mostly) banded together, a showdown is imminent… Which means Blade must finally answer to his former comrades! Can Blade be saved? What about his enemies? And what’s the future for the Midnight Sons?"

Note: Final issue of the mini-series.


MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: DARKEST HOUR #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: Boom
Price: $7.99


Publisher's description: "IT ALL ENDS HERE! With the Morphin Grid in peril, the people of Earth are left without the Power Rangers to protect them. The ultimate battle against Dark Specter will play out with unexpected consequences, while an unexpected group of rogues, villains, and Rangers make strange company... But even if they win... can they rebuild everything they've lost? Fan favorite Rangers writer Melissa Flores (Spider-Gwen: Smash) and acclaimed artist Simona Di Gianfelice (Firefly: Return to the Earth That Was) deliver the epic finale that everything has been building to!"


MS. MARVEL ANNUAL #1 
(2024)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "Hero or Villain? That’s the question Multitude must answer as he stands at the crossroads of his own destiny, bonded to one of the Infinity Stones and brimming with power but no purpose. Will a run-in with Ms. Marvel be enough to tip the scales toward good, or will Multitude’s guilt drag him down? Don’t miss out as the Marvel Universe-shaking saga continues here, True Believers! PLUS, Derek Landy and Sara Pichelli bring NICK FURY into the story. But what ties him to the INFINITY WATCH?!"

Note: The Infinity Watch storyline is running through all of Marvel's annuals this year.  This is Part Four, with the previous parts being in Thanos Annual (June 26), Amazing Spider-Man Annual (July 3) and Immortal Thor Annual (July 17).


MY LITTLE PONY: SET YOUR SAIL #4 
Publisher: IDW
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "Despite what the songs say, everything is not better under the sea! The flowers are leaking green ooze, the food is filled with sand, and the coral is dying. The water is growing more treacherous, and it's up to the newly seapony-fied Mane Six and their ragtag group of pirates (and princesses) to get to the bottom of things, even if that means exploring the dark trenches every pony fears. The barnacle-covered truth of the Sparkling Sea is soon to be revealed."


NIGHTS #9
Publisher: Image
Price: $3.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "A Christmas issue? In July? What a concept! The gang take a trip to NYC for Vince's college admissions interview, and some wacky holiday shenanigans ensue! Watch out for Kwazampus! It's the Kwanza Krampus! It's just Krampus with rhythm."

Note: Intended for mature audiences.



NINJAK VS. ROKU #2 
(of 4)
Publisher: Valiant
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Ninjak and Roku unite to save Marybeth, whose extraordinary abilities make her a target. As betrayal looms and danger lurks at every turn, Ninjak must trust Roku to succeed. Will Ninjak's reliance on Roku prove to be his downfall?"





NYOBI: OUTBREAK #2 
(of 5)
Publisher: Antarctic Press
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "BOLD BAD-GIRL ACTION! SERIOUS SOCIAL ISSUES! With Vira still on the loose, the Outbreak begins to spread to other areas of the city. Vira's civil rights come under fire as hard choices are made. Is it her fault she was born a G-nom? Does she not have rights? Find out in this issue!"




THE ODDLY PEDESTRIAN LIFE OF CHRISTOPHER CHAOS #11 
Publisher: Dark Horse
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "Christopher picks up the pieces after his experiment has gone awry but are his friends in the Monster Club available to help him? And who are the mysterious twins that have shown up in school preoccupied with Christopher? Are Sasha and Luka new friends or terrible foes?"


OPERATION SUNSHINE: ALREADY DEAD #4 
(of 4)
Publisher: Dark Horse
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "In this final issue our heroes raid the vampire party to retrieve the Onyx object-determined to put an end to this monster madness once and for all!"

Note: Final issue of the mini-series.





PEANUTS: HERE'S TO YOU, CHARLIE BROWN
Publisher: Titan
Price: $7.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "The facsimile edition of Here's to You, Charlie Brown, first published in 1960. Featuring many of your favorite characters including: Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy Schroeder, Linus, Patty, and Pigpen."






RED HOOD: THE  HILL #6 
(of 6)
Publisher: DC
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "It’s been problem after problem since Jason Todd took up residence in the Hill. Madmen, megalomaniacs, and monsters have menaced Red Hood and his allies constantly since his arrival, but he–and you, dear reader–can’t prepare for what comes next. Can Red Hood be the savior his new city needs, or will the Hill go to Hell? Find out in the climactic finale!"

Note: Final issue of the mini-series.


RICK AND MORTY: KINGDOM BALLS #4 
(of 4)
Publisher: Oni Press
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "The finale in the universe-spanning epic quest from writers Josh Trujillo (Blue Beetle Graduation Day) and Ryan Little (Marvel's What If?) and illustrator Jarrett Williams (Super Pro K.O.!) Rick, Morty, and Jerry's search for the Dream Balls and their mission to save Rick's old boyfriend has brought them to the greatest narrative conflict of all. The nefarious Casteratis, society, nature, technology-none of these can pose a greater risk to Rick Sanchez... than Rick himself."

Note: Intended for mature audiences. Final issue of the mini-series.

ROCK & ROLL BIOGRAPHIES #24: RUN-DMC 
Publisher: 10 Ton Press
Price: $3.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Run-DMC, who were East Coast contemporaries with the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, and Public Enemy put rap music on the map in a larger, commercial way after the genre was founded in the parks of New York City and brought to life by artists like Grand Master Flash, KRS-ONE, Kool Herc and Rakim. Run-DMC released their debut self-titled LP in 1984 and then became the first hop-hop act to achieve a gold record. Their sophomore release, King of Rock, was quickly certified Platinum, making Run-DMC the first to achieve that monumental feat. In more firsts, the group was the first hip-hop act to have its music played on MTV. Their aesthetic was almost as famous as their rhymes. And now the Run-DMC comic book that will sell off the shelves like there albums do so make sure to order this book!"

Note: Intended for mature audiences.

SAGA #67
Publisher: Image
Price: $3.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Saga returns for its epic 12th arc, as 12-year-old Hazel embarks on the most important adventure of her young life."

Note: Intended for mature audiences.





SAM AND TWITCH: CASE FILES #5 
Publisher: Image
Price: $2.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "The case takes a decidedly dark turn for the detectives, but a new lead brings them one step closer."







SANCTION #3 
(of 5)
Publisher: Mad Cave
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "When violence puts Detective Dimitrovich's family in danger's path, Detective Smirnoff takes steps to protect both them and his own reputation-even if it means skirting the law. Despite the mounting threat, Dimitrovich's interest in the case turns to obsession-revealing more murders-and leading him to a deadly discovery."

Note: Intended for mature audiences.


SANTOS SISTERS #7 
Publisher: Floating World
Price: $5.00

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "The Santos sisters face off against the notorious Manzanillo Assassins, whose leader, Blue Agua, has one scaly goal: breeding with Todd! Can Ambar and Alana rescue Todd from this underwater nightmare? Plus, the clock keeps ticking in the "What Time Is It?" saga. A newsprint-pounding thrill ride you won't forget!"

Note: Intended for mature audiences.  
This issue is NOT included among the new releases in the ComicList that I normally use to determine new releases, but is listed by other sources.  So, it's possible that it WON'T be coming out this week after all.


SILICON BANDITS #3 
Publisher: Magma Comix
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "Kenji and Aurora's venture into the crime world has gone almost too well... and now their android accomplices want a larger slice of the share! When Kenji uncovers that his role in the gang has been made obsolete he realizes just how badly his plan has gone awry. Can he stop his former proteges before the crime spree spreads across the globe? Crime novelist and comic author Jason Starr (Wolverine Max, Ant-Man: Natural Enemy) reunites with Casual Fling collaborator Dalibor Talajic (Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe) in a tale with enough twists and turns to fry your circuits! "


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #71
Publisher: IDW
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "The Phantom Rider, framed! Sonic's secret identity is usurped during the next event of the Clean Sweepstakes, leading him and the other riders into a vicious game of smoke and mirrors. Tensions run high as secrets are revealed and sides are taken. Don't miss it!"





SPAWN #355 
Publisher: Image
Price: $2.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "Bludd's new assassin is hot on Spawn's heels, and without the ability to disappear into the shadows, it's only a matter of time before he finds him. Will this be their final face-off?"






SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST-SPIDER #3 
(legacy #63)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "GWEN VS. GWEN! Gwen has had a hard time figuring out who she can trust in her new life in 616 or convincing anyone to trust her. All of which is about to get a whole lot worse as a classic Spider-foe sets about making everyone see her as a villain! PLUS: PART 4 OF DEADPOOL/WOLVERINE: WEAPON X-TRACTION!"



SPIDER-MAN: SHADOW OF THE GREEN GOBLIN #4 
(of 4)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "GREEN GOBLIN RISING! PETER PARKER must stop PROTO-GOBLIN — but is he strong enough? Witness the birth of the GREEN GOBLIN as there is no coming back from the choice NORMAN OSBORN makes in this issue."

Note: Final issue of the mini-series.


STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL BLACK, WHITE & RED #4 
(of 4)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $5.99


Publisher's description: "WHERE IS THE DARKEST SIDE OF THE FORCE? An assassin in the shadows. A forgotten temple. A quest for silence. Why does PALPATINE send DARTH MAUL to an ancient world? And who pays the price… for patience?"

Note: Final issue of the mini-series.


SUPER-PETS SPECIAL: BITEDENTITY CRISIS #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: DC
Price: $5.99


Publisher's description: "The Super-Pets are back–and this time, they’re all BITE! Haley, the beloved bark-out star of NIGHTWING, finds herself to be a fish out of water when she arrives on Kent Farm. As our big-city mutt tries to adjust to country living, she’s shocked to discover a kennel of courageous critters is already waiting for her! Bitewing, meet the SUPER-PETS–and you might want to hold on tight because things are about to get hairy! Also featuring–stories of misch-woof and mutt-hem! The dark side of the dog bed! The many pets of Damian Wayne! You’ll have to squeak it to believe it!"


TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: BLACK, WHITE & GREEN #3 
Publisher: IDW
Price: $5.99


Publisher's description: "Our two-color celebration continues! Marvel at new stories featuring the TMNT in their classic black-and-white style but with a touch of green, because we like keeping it fresh that way. Joining us for this round are superstar creators Jock (Gone, Batman: One Dark Knight), Cameron Chittock (TMNT/Stranger Things), Dave Wielgosz (Man-Bat), Riley Rossmo (Harley Quinn), rock-and-roll artist Alex Ziritt, and more!"


THE THIRTEEN ORIGINS: CLOUDBREAK #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: Scout
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "CHISPA: The Thirteen Origins is a series of one-shot origin stories for the members of The Thirteen, a group of Mexicans and Mexican Americans who discover they are chispas, able to wield impossible powers. When Myra Neblina discovers that she can summon and control storms on her eighteenth birthday, her father wants her to stay home and help on their family farm more than ever. But Myra has dreams of going away to study to bring long-term solutions to the problems brought on by climate change and pollution. On top of it all, every time she brings the rains to Robstown, she falls mysteriously ill. Caught between her father, her dream, and a greedy oil company CEO, Myra must decide what sort of spark she needs to be."


THE THIRTEEN ORIGINS: DRAGONTHRALL #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: Scout
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "CHISPA: The Thirteen Origins is a series of one-shot origin stories for the members of The Thirteen, a group of Mexicans and Mexican Americans who discover they are chispas, able to wield impossible powers. Mar a Guadalupe "Lupe" Miramontes is stuck in a precarious position as a student-she's from Mexico, but studying in the U.S., dreaming of giving her parents a better life than they have. Shortly after her eighteenth birthday celebration, she is stopped from returning to her studies for misplacing one of her many documents. In a moment of personal weakness, she finds strength in an ancient legend come to life. As the new thrall of a fire wyrm, Lupe needs to decide exactly what kind of spark she should be."


THE THIRTEEN ORIGINS: FLORESCENT #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: Scout
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "The Thirteen Origins is a series of one-shot origin stories for the members of The Thirteen, a group of Mexicans and Mexican Americans who discover they are chispas, able to wield impossible powers. Daniel de la Rosa hates his birthday-it's a day that serves as a stark reminder of how much he hates his dull, monotonous life. His eighteenth proves no different when his friends mock the shoes he wanted, get drunk using his birthday money, and then, once one of them gets dumped, start destroying a community garden. Except, Daniel can now hear the plants pleading with him to save them. Armed with new possibilities and new ways to bring people together, Daniel will need to figure out if he can be the right kind of spark to heal rifts between people and plants."


THE THIRTEEN ORIGINS: GILA GIRL #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: Scout
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "CHISPA: The Thirteen Origins is a series of one-shot origin stories for the members of The Thirteen, a group of Mexicans and Mexican Americans who discover they are chispas, able to wield impossible powers. Angela Garay has always followed in her mother's shadow, helping her with costuming and stagecraft at their local playhouse. She tries to stand up for what's right with the support and backing of her mother, protecting vulnerable members of society. But when Angela suddenly gains the abilities of a lizard in the middle of a protest, she is thrust into the position of having no footsteps to follow in."


THE THIRTEEN ORIGINS: VENDAVAL #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: Scout
Price: $4.99

Preview: N/A

Publisher's description: "The Thirteen Origins is a series of one-shot origin stories for the members of The Thirteen, a group of Mexicans and Mexican Americans who discover they are chispas, able to wield impossible powers. Victoria "Vicky" Villa dreams of the past, both in her studies and in her literal dreams. The night before her eighteenth birthday, Vicky dreams of a family heirloom with vast power that must be protected from evil, and the next morning she discovers that she now has the ability to protect the stone, wherever it is-she can control the very wind around her. Will Vicky be able to hold on to her important family heirloom, or will La Pesadilla steal it away?"


ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #7
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "THE ULTIMATES RETURN! NEW ARC STARTS HERE! After their intense battle with the Kingpin, Green Goblin and Spider-Man both know they aren’t as ready to reshape the world as they hoped. Harry and Peter get to work, while Ben and Jonah work on “the truth”… And problems for their resistance arise when the ULTIMATES return!"


WHAT IF...? DONALD DUCK BECAME WOLVERINE #1 
(one-shot)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "CELEBRATING THE 90th ANNIVERSARY OF DONALD DUCK AND THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF…WOLVERINE? In the most unexpected mashup of our time, we travel to the near future where chaos rules as PETE-SKULL has turned DUCKBURG into a super-hero-less WASTELAND. Only OLD DUCK DONALD can turn the tide but he’s given up his battling’ days and prefers naps and GRANDMA’s apple pie over fighting villains. But when MICKEY-HAWKEYE comes knocking at the door with GOOFY-HULK at his side, WOLVERINE-DONALD has to make a choice! Will a trip down memory lane change his mind to save the world or will the lure of the backyard hammock and a long nap keep him from popping his claws one last time? Featuring some of DONALD-WOLVERINE’S greatest moments!"

WILLIAM OF NEWBURY #3 
Publisher: Dark Horse
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "From the co-creator of the Eisner Award-winning, bestselling Powers comes this brand-new anthropomorphic supernatural series that's Hellboy meets Redwall. William and Winnie have been arrested by Abbot Edward and are on their way to trial. But they must make an escape to arrive in Melrose Abbey where they will confront their most dangerous revenant yet. This undead chaplain has chased away the clergy, burst nuns into flames, and leaves devilish claw marks on the church. What will William and Winnie do when this evil raises its full power against them? Based on the true accounts of English historian William of Newbury."


WORLD OF ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #142
Publisher: Archie
Price: $9.99


Publisher's description: "BRAND NEW STORY! Archie and the gang are having a fun time on the beach, until they learn of Riverdale Beach's haunted history! Rumors of ghost surfers have them all on edge-especially when items begin disappearing! Could the rumors of hang ten hauntings be true?"

Note: This issue is NOT included among the new releases in the ComicList that I normally use to determine new releases, but is listed by other sources.


X-FORCE #1 
(legacy #291)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $4.99


Publisher's description: "A NEW PATH FORGED! The world is fractured. FORGE uses his powers of invention to devise the only fix: an all-new, all-different X-FORCE! Forge leads a custom-made, handpicked team of mutants — RACHEL SUMMERS, BETSY BRADDOCK, SAGE, SURGE and introducing TANK — in off-the-books missions so dire, so integral to the fate of the Marvel Universe, there’s no time to stop for permission! As Forge detects increasing threats across the planet, he will recruit a specialist for each target — first up: that regenerating degenerate, DEADPOOL! Be here for an X-Force like you’ve never seen them before, stick around to see who joins, who lives, who dies and uncover the mystery of Forge’s discovery!"


X-MEN: HEIR OF APOCALYPSE #4 
(of 4)
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $3.99


Publisher's description: "The survivors of Apocalypse’s deadly trials confront the final test as their past, present and future converge. When the dust settles, only one will remain to safeguard mutantkind’s destiny by any means possible. Only one will become… the HEIR OF APOCALYPSE."

Note: Final issue of the mini-series.