SEPTEMBER 6
Hunt for the Skinwalker #1 (of 4)
By: Zac Thompson, Valeria Burzo, Martin Simmonds, Suspiria Vilchez
Type: Cover A – Simmonds, Cover B – Vilchez
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Publisher Link: https://www.boom-studios.com/
Summary: Unidentified flying objects. Animal mutilation. Terrifying otherworldly cryptids. Countless strange phenomena. For more than 50 years, a remote ranch in the Uinta Basin has been the most significant nexus for the paranormal. Inspired by one family’s confrontation with the unexplainable and terrifying and what happened when they invited the largest scientific investigation of the paranormal to their ranch. Based on the 2005 groundbreaking, electrifying nonfiction book by Dr. Colm Kelleher and veteran investigative journalist George Knapp that revealed the captivating true history of Gorman Ranch for the first time, seizing mainstream imagination and inspiring high profile investigations, documentaries, and genre fiction in various media. Now, working hand-in-hand with Kelleher and Knapp, and incorporating never-before-seen new revelations, writer Zac Thompson (X-Men Unlimited, Undone By Blood) with Valeria Burzo (Castle Full of Blackbirds) adapts the category-defying tale in a series perfect for fans of I Hate This Place and The Low, Low Woods!
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The Bones of the Gods #5 (of 6)
By: Brenden Deneen, Mauricio Melo
Publisher: Scout Comics
Publisher Link: https://www.scoutcomics.com/
Summary: The Echo Priests have revealed themselves, and Esper Haddon will wish they never have! As she and her allies are tortured, a larger secret is revealed, something that will change the entire world’s understanding of the long-dead Gods. And at her breaking point, Esper is visited by an unexpected ally, with a result that leads directly into the final, all-battle issue of the series!
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Silent Night Deadly Night #4
By: S.A. Check, Puis Calzada, Photo
Type: Cover A – Calzada, Cover C – Classic Photo
Publisher: American Mythology Productions
Publisher Link: https://www.americanmythology.net/
Summary: Deck the Halls and grab your bulbs! It’s holiday horror at its finest with the final issue to the comeback Christmas story of the year! Psycho-Santa-killer Billy rocked the small town of Egg Nogg, Utah almost 40 years ago – little did they know he was just getting warmed up! In the bloody aftermath of the explosion at Ira’s Toy Store, Parker and Prudence are trying to piece together Billy’s bloody path of vengeance, which leads them back to the place where it all started – Saint Mary’s Orphanage! It’s a blood-soaked showdown with the shocking reveal of the true person behind all of Billy’s rage that fans will never see coming! Who says you can’t go home for the horrordays?!
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Reflection
By: Rodolfo Santullo, Jok, Tony Kent
Type: Cover C – Kent Blade Runner Homage
Publisher: N/A
Summary: Popular Whatnot Publishing homage artist Tony Kent joins Massive with a tribute to the Blade Runner Director’s Cut movie poster. Award-winning novelist and comic writer Rodolfo Santullo, best known for his work with Humanoids and Heavy Metal, joins forces with Argentinian superstar artist JOK (In Hell We Fight, Image Comics) for this giant-sized one shot of suspense and survival. In this near retro-wave future inspired by movies like Blade Runner or Looper with a unique horror twist to it. Detective Lorena Baffo dreams of a horrific murder. As the dream ends she looks up to see herself reflected in glass, with the victim’s blood in her hands. Lorena gets assigned to this case and must unravel a mystery involving her own dark side and hidden family legacy.
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It Eats What Feeds It #1
By: Max Hoven, Gabriel Lumazark, Aaron Crow
Type: Scout Legacy Edition
Publisher: Scout Comics
Publisher Link: https://www.scoutcomics.com/
Summary: Scout Legacy editions bring back some of our most prolific issue number ones back in print! In this grimy horror romp, Francois, a stunning middle-aged woman, has developed a worsening affliction and seeks a young caretaker to upkeep her lavish creole mansion deep in the mystic bayou of Louisiana. Kenny, a teenage halfwit looking for a summer job, stumbles right to her doorstep. Free rent, free meals, high pay, easy work, and a provocative boss… what’s there for Kenny to refuse? Well, there’s the blood-covered kitchen spilling over with raw meat and the bolt-locked steel-plated attic door he’s restricted access to. Are these red flags worth the risk of missing out on a wild summer romance?
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Survival #5
By: Sean Lewis, Tomm Coker, Natalie Barahona, Bryndon Everett
Publisher: Dark Horse
Publisher Link: https://www.darkhorse.com/
Summary: While her dad takes to the skies, Emma, Danny, and Oak take off in pursuit of the mysterious voice coming through their radio. The final showdown between Rasul and the survivors comes to an explosive conclusion, the living fight the dead, and blood runs red under the midnight sun.
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Buffy The Last Vampire Slayer #2 (of 5)
By: Casey Gilly, Oriol Roig, Ario Anindito, Suspiria Vilchez, Dani
Type: Cover A – Anindito, Cover B – Vilchez, Cover C – 10 Copy Inc, Cover D – 25 Copy Inc
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Publisher Link: https://www.boom-studios.com/
Summary: Being new to slaying doesn’t mean that Thess likes being infantilized, especially by an over-protective demon named Anya, who’s controlling at every turn. But concerning Cora Devonshire-Thess’s current crush-is there any validity to Anya’s suspicion? As she and Cora get closer, Thessaly’s flippancy and resentment might just get the best of her though, when she takes on a job from the Watcher’s Council and is pursued by some admittedly sexy stalkers.
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