JULY 31, 2024
Maniac of New York: Don’t Call It a Comeback #3
By: Elliott Kalan, Andrea Mutti
Publisher: Aftershock Comics
Publisher Link: https://aftershockcomics.com/
Summary: Maniac Mary hits the Met Gala! You read that right, the biggest celebrity event of the year just got crashed by the Maniac of New York in the worst assault on high art since well, since the last Met Gala. It’s gonna be a bloodbath, and that’s before the violence-thirsty Maniac Mary Bros shows up to join her! Gina and Zelda will have to move fast if they want to save anybody! Each issue of MANIAC OF NEW YORK: DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK features 24 pages of story and art with a cardstock cover!
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D.O.A. Inc. LLC #1
By: G.O. Parsons, Emanuele Tommarelli, Roy Allen Martinez, Ken Haeser, Puis Calzada
Type: Cover A – Martinez, Cover B – Hasson Haeser, Cover C – Calzada, Cover D – Tommarelli
Publisher: American Mythology Productions
Publisher Link: https://www.americanmythology.net/
Summary: 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.
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The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos #11
By: Nick Robles, Isaac Goodhart, James Tynion IV, Miquel Muerto, Tate Brombal, Aditya Bidikar,
Annie Wu
Type: Annie Wu Variant Cover
Publisher: Dark Horse
Publisher Link: https://www.darkhorse.com/
Summary: 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?
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Archie Comics: Judgment Day #3 (of 3)
By: Aubrey Sitterson, Meghan Hutchinson, Francesco Francavilla, Reiko Murakami, Luana Vecchio
Type: Cover A – Megan Hutchison, Cover B – Francavilla, Cover C – Reiko Murakami, Cover D – Luana Vecchio
Publisher: Archie Horror
Publisher Link: https://archiehorror.com/
Summary: 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.
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Almost Dead #7
By: Galaxy, Rodrigo Zayas, Kai Lun Qu, Sajad Shah
Type: Cover A – Kai Lun Qu, Cover B – Sajad Shah
Publisher: Ablaze Publishing
Publisher Link: https://www.ablaze.net/
Summary: After barely escaping from a mad man and his house of horrors, Sara knows more than ever before about the virus and how it affects human hosts. Better capable now of handling the difficult situations headed their way. But with no time to rest and the motivation to keep moving onward, the group must find a way to get into The Big Apple. Loaded with supplies to make the journey including a military grade walkie-talkie, the team announce their presence and hint at the need for an ally to guide them onto the island. Not knowing who’s listening on the other end, whether friend or foe, they must take the risk as they get closer to the Holland Tunnel entrance. Issue seven takes you back to the summer of 2005 in the Eastern seaboard, from New Jersey to New York City, reminiscing about the iconic places that once were years ago in the city that never sleeps.
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House of Slaughter #25
By: Tate Brombal, Antonio Fuso, Nimit Malavia, Werther Dell’Edera, Jenny Frison, Chris Shehan, Dan Panosian,
Type: Cover A – Malavia, Cover B – Dell’Edera, Cover C – Die Cut Mask Variant Frison, Cover D – Bloody Die Cut Mask Variant Frision, Cover E – (Retailer 25 Copy Incentive Variant) Shehan, Cover F – (Retailer 50 Copy Incentive Variant) Frison, Cover G – (Retailer 100 Copy Incentive Variant) Panosian, Cover I – Unlockable Dell’Edera
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Publisher Link: https://www.boom-studios.com/
Summary: 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?
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Grim #19
By: Stephanie Phillips, Flaviano, Skylar Patridge
Type: Cover A – Flaviano, Cover B – Patridge
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Publisher Link: https://www.boom-studios.com/
Summary: 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.
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Ghostlore #12
By: Cullen Bunn, Leomacs, Reiko Murakami
Type: Cover A – Murakami, Cover B – Leomacs
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Publisher Link: https://www.boom-studios.com/
Summary: 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?
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