Monday, August 28, 2023

New Titles Arriving at Dr. No's on August 30, 2023!


Featured Title of the Week
  
KNIGHT TERRORS NIGHTS END #1

The Terrifying Conclusion to the Thrilling Event! 


Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, along with the DCU's other heroes, have escaped the Nightmare Realm only to find the Nightmare League has followed them home! The entire world has become engulfed in horror, and the last person standing to take down Insomnia is Deadman. But does he want to? And don't miss the exciting ending that continues the Dawn of DC mystery and introduces Dr. Hate! Wait...who is Dr. Hate? Knight Terrors' thrills and chills are brought to the DC Universe by DC architect and superstar writer Joshua Williamson with horrific art by comics legend Howard Porter! 

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ACTION COMICS PRESENTS DOOMSDAY SPECIAL #1 (ONE SHOT)
(W) Dan Watters (A) Eddy Barrows (CA) Bjorn Barends
DOOMSDAY RULES...IN HELL! It is a creature beyond reason--and the only force in the universe strong enough to kill Superman. It's Doomsday, the living embodiment of death, destruction, and evolution! In the wake of Dark Crisis and Lazarus Planet, King Doomsday now sits on a throne of skulls across a river of blood, holding court over the demons that swarm in the depths of Hell...and he may have just found a way back to the land of the living. It's now up to Supergirl and Martian Manhunter to drive the beast back and see that he never again returns to our earthly plane--even if they must die to do it! Plus: the return of Bloodwynd, the debut of the Doomhounds, and a clue to the next big Superman event!


ANCIENT ENEMIES: THE FIRST RESPONDER #1
FRANK MILLER PRESENTS LLC
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) Mario Guevara, Joe Prado
Trapped inside the shattered hull of an alien spacecraft and imprisoned for over twenty years, firefighter Sonny Palmer is transformed into something greater than and less than human.   He is THE FIRST RESPONDER and dedicated his life to saving others while unable to save himself.  In this one shot, we learn his origin and set up the world-shattering climax to the ANCIENT ENEMIES series.  
Written by Dan DiDio, with art and cover by our newest artist (part of the FMP Talent Search) Mario Guevara, with inks by Joe Prado and colors by HiFi.   And don't miss our variant cover by another talented newcomer (and also part of FMP Talent Search), Alex Munoz. 


BATMAN CATWOMAN THE GOTHAM WAR BATTLE LINES #1 (ONE SHOT)
(W) Chip Zdarsky, Tini Howard (A) Mike Hawthorne, Adriano Di Benedetto (CA) Jorge Jimenez
THE BAT/CAT WAR STARTS HERE! Crime is down in Gotham City... Could that be a bad thing? A coordinated effort in Gotham has led to a reduction in violent crime, but at what cost? Villains scatter as their lives begin to crumble under a new regime. And as Batman recovers from his epic battle through the Multiverse and the horrors of Knight Terrors, one name runs through his mind. One name at the heart of this new, safer Gotham...Catwoman. A conflict that's been brewing for well over a year finally hits the streets, and it will fracture the Bat-Family as war erupts! From bestselling writers Chip Zdarsky and Tini Howard and artists Mike Hawthorne and Adriano Di Benedetto comes the opening shot in the Gotham War!  


BLACK HAMMER END #1
DARK HORSE PRH
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Malachi Ward
The Eisner Award-winning superhero saga returns in this series picking up immediately after the events of the hit Reborn series. In this multi-timeline, world-hopping adventure, we find new stakes, new heroes, and the long-awaited return to Black Hammer farm with Weber family re-uniting and facing new challenges and villains in Jeff Lemire's biggest event in the Black Hammer series thus far!
Black Hammer: The End is the next era of the Black Hammer Universe; a six-issue event series by Jeff Lemire and Malachi Ward that pulls the Black Hammer world into crisis. 


CATWOMAN UNCOVERED #1 (ONE SHOT)
(W) Jessica Chen (A) Various (CA) Jamie Mckelvie
SHOWCASING THE FELINE FATALE'S BEST COVER ART! Art by Jenny Frison, Sozomaika, Tula Lotay, Jeff Dekal, Joshua Sway Swaby, Joelle Jones, and more! The cover art on Catwoman's celebrated series has been quite the cat's meow since it began on Catwoman #1, and we're here to show you everyone's favorite cat burglar's best-of-the-best cover art over the years. 


DEVILS CUT ONE SHOT
DSTLRY MEDIA, INC
(W) Mirka Andolfo & Various (A) Elsa Charretier & Various (CA) Jock
The Devil's Cut is your introduction to DSTLRY, a new publisher redefining creator-owned comics. In the aging process, the whiskey that evaporates is called the Angel's Share. But the most potent spirits are captured in the wood-the Devil's Cut.
     This is The Devil's Cut-unfiltered stories from the most fearless creators, offering a distinct taste of the quality to come. 88 oversized pages printed on premium paper, featuring a flight of high-proof work from our Founding Creators including Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Tula Lotay, Mirka Andolfo, Jock, Becky Cloonan, Brian Azzarello, Marc Bernardin, Elsa Charretier, Lee Garbett, Joelle Jones, Stephanie Phillips, Ram V, Jamie McKelvie, Junko Mizuno  and friends including Francesco Francavilla, Ariela Kristantina, Eduardo Risso, Christian Ward, and more. Edited by the legendary Will Dennis.
This kick-off issue will never be reprinted in this format again.


GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1
MARVEL PRH
(W) Len Wein, Various (A) Werner Roth, Dave Cockrum (CA) Gil Kane
The issue that changed everything for Marvel's mighty mutants - and introduced the all-new, all-different X-Men! When the original team goes missing in the South Pacific, only Cyclops remains to lead a rescue mission alongside Professor X's new recruits from across the globe! Colossus, Storm, Nightcrawler, Banshee, Thunderbird, Sunfire and - of course - Wolverine are the X-Men's second genesis, heading into action against Krakoa - the island that walks like a man! Can these very different personalities work together to save Jean Grey, Iceman, Angel, Havok and Polaris? From the ashes of the past grow the fires of the future as the X-Men are reinvented for an uncanny new era! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1.
Rated T   
  

GNORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT EDITION #1 (ONE SHOT)
(W) Steve Orlando, Various (A) Various (CA) Vasco Georgiev
FUN IN THE SUN STARRING...G'NORT! Art by Paul Pelletier, Nicola Scott, Mikel Janin, Jeff Dekal, Daniel Sampere, Gleb Melnikov, Derrick Chew, Stanley Artgerm Lau, Emanuela Lupacchino, Joelle Jones, Megan Huang, Terry Dodson, Babs Tarr, Pete Woods, Joe Quinones, Helene Lenoble, Otto Schimdt, Michael Allred, Sweeney Boo, David Talaski, Jenny Frison, and others! You may know G'nort as the bumbling Green Lantern who protects Space Sector 68. Then again, you may not know G'nort at all. Whatever the case, get ready to see him in his newest role as host and proprietor of this very special swimsuit edition comic! Join our favorite fuzzball as he showcases some of our best swimsuit covers and our most swim-tacular stories! From the Flash in a Speed Force Speedo to Batman in a bat(hing) suit, this very special one-shot is summer fun from (bikini) top to (bikini) bottom. Also collecting some of the steamiest swimsuit covers from DC's best talent, all in one place for the very first time! Each copy of G’Nort’s Illustrated Swimsuit Edition features a randomly inserted centerfold, distributed in equal quantities: Poison Ivy by Jen Bartel, Nightwing and Barbara Gordon by Jorge Jimenez and Alejandro Sánchez, and G’Nort himself, by Simon Bisley! 


GODZILLA RIVALS VS. SPACEGODZILLA #1
IDW-PRH
(W/A/CA) Matt Frank
Some time ago, mysterious crystals fell to an alien planet, becoming the subject of a planetwide religion existing at odds with the planet's government. After years of conflict, the leader of what has become a powerful cult uses the crystals to summon his "god" and unleash it on his world. Little does he know he has only summoned the terrifying SpaceGodzilla! And SpaceGodzilla hears no prayers!  


HAPPY ASTRONAUT #1
KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Matt Fife (A/CA) Matt Rodgers
Happy and his pal, a robotic stowaway named Half, are on a mission - find whoever stole Half's missing pieces and get those pieces back! After promising each other that they'd pursue even the faintest of clues to the furthest of corners, our spacefaring duo have bounced from one adventure to the next, hoping that eventually, they'll end up in the right place at the right time! Their next stop - a tiny little oasis on a giant planet of star-spewing volcanos, a place where robots melt and humans bake, and magic-imbued stars rule the land (or so they think!). Happy Astronaut is perfect for readers of all ages, filled with action, humor, and heart.  


HELLWITCH FORBIDDEN #1
COFFIN COMICS
(W) Mike MacLean, Brian Pulido (A) Diego Bernard (CA) Sun Khamunaki
Chapter 5 of Hellwitch's story. Hellwitch awakens to find herself with a motley crew of Hellbourne. While making their escape, the crew crashes in Norway's shadowy northern wilderness. Soon, they discover that they are not alone! The forest is home to a creature from forbidden folklore-a creature, bolstered by Lady Death's DNA. Hellwitch, wounded and standed, must make a desperate gamble. Once she fought for power and revenge and now there is only survival! 


KAPTARA UNIVERSAL TRUTHS #1 (OF 6)
IMAGE COMICS
(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Kagan McLeod
Back because YOU demanded it! Yes, you! Don't you remember? We were having drinks and you said, "Hey. Whatever happened to... was it KAPTANNA?"
CHIP ZDARSKY (PUBLIC DOMAIN, Batman) and KAGAN MCLEOD (Infinite Kung Fu, Cobra Kai) are BACK with a BRAND-NEW STORY ARC of their "beloved" "science" fiction series! Astronaut KEITH KANGA, trapped on the planet of Kaptara, is trying to find his way home, but first he needs to solve a mystery: who is stealing all the adorable CAT-TANKS? Who would DARE???
This wild and colorful series full of heart and chuckles could be yours for the low, low price of $3.99!
A new chapter in ZDARSKY'S charming, off-the-wall space comedy. 


KNIGHT TERRORS NIGHTS END #1 (ONE SHOT)
(W) Joshua Williamson (A/CA) Howard Porter
THE TERRIFYING EVENT CONCLUDES IN THIS THRILLING OVERSIZE ONE-SHOT! Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, along with the DCU's other heroes, have escaped the Nightmare Realm only to find the Nightmare League has followed them home! The entire world has become engulfed in horror, and the last person standing to take down Insomnia is Deadman. But does he want to? And don't miss the exciting ending that continues the Dawn of DC mystery and introduces Dr. Hate! Wait...who is Dr. Hate? Knight Terrors' thrills and chills are brought to the DC Universe by DC architect and superstar writer Joshua Williamson with horrific art by comics legend Howard Porter! 


MARVEL AGE #1000
MARVEL PRH
(W) Rainbow Rowell, Jamie McKelvie (A) Various (CA) Francis Manapul
IT'S A CELEBRATION OF THE MARVEL AGE OF COMICS - AND YOU ARE INVITED!
This massive commemorative issue includes contributions from some of the most storied creators in Marvel history, as well as a few surprises, as the classic days of Marvel are explored in depth!
J. Michael Straczynski and Kaare Andrews create the Marvel Universe in a backyard!
Dan Slott and Michael Allred depict a crucial turning point for Captain Marvel!
Rainbow Rowell and Jamie McKelvie explore the blossoming relationship between Cyclops and Jean Grey!
The original Human Torch finds his purpose thanks to Mark Waid and Alessandro Cappuccio!
The Silver Surfer confronts Mephisto under the guidance of Steve McNiven!
And more, more, more! Plus: The ultimate Marvel Value Stamp, #1000! Who or what will it feature?
Rated T+  


MMPR 30TH ANNV SPECIAL #1
BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Ryan Parrott & Various (A) Hendry Prasetya & Various (CA) Dan Mora
A landmark celebratory special featuring 5 brand new stories paying homage to the legacy of Rangers with stories by Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun), Mat Groom (Inferno Girl Red), the original Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger Amy Jo Johnson and Matt Hotson (Titans), and young adult author Maria Ingrande Mora (Fragile Remedy), along with current Mighty Morphin Power Rangers superstar scribe Melissa Flores!

Joining the celebration are returning fan-favorite Power Rangers artists including Hendry Prasteya, Eleonora Carlini, and Marco Renna!

Between a spotlight on Ernie in Angel Grove, Alpha 5's struggle to find his true purpose, a mind-bending "What If?" story about Tommy's powers which introduces an all-new alternate universe, an additional tale about his marriage to Kat, and a deeper look at the Ranger Academy, this anniversary issue is truly packed full of content worthy of the 30-year legacy.

Along with 40 pages of brand new morphinominal material, celebrate 30 years of Power Rangers with an additional 24 pages of classic material that fans new and old will be delighted to experience! 


MOON KNIGHT ANNUAL #1
MARVEL PRH
(W) Stephanie Williams, Stephanie Phillips (A) Duarte, Alberto Foche, Creees Lee (CA) Leinil Yu
MOON KNIGHT VS. TAEGUKGI! The forces of chaos compel Earth's heroes to go head-to-head with each other! When the champion of a god battles a godlike champion, who will win? The Fist of Khonshu faces off against Tiger Division's fearless leader: It's MOON KNIGHT vs. TAEGUKGI in a power-packed showdown!
Rated T+ 


MS MARVEL NEW MUTANT #1
MARVEL PRH
(W) Vellani, Iman, Pirzada, Sabir (A) Carlos E. Gomez, Adam Gorham (CA) Sara Pichelli
KAMALA KHAN IS BACK...AND SHE'S AN X-MAN! That's right - the good news is that fresh off her world-saving death, Kamala has been brought back via Krakoan Resurrection Technology! What a way to learn she's a mutant! The bad news is her debut at the Hellfire Gala didn't go exactly as planned, and now all of mutantkind are being hunted worldwide! Into this world of hate and fear, Kamala has a secret mission to pull off for the X-Men, all the while struggling to acclimate to this new part of her identity! PLUS: This huge new chapter of Kamala's story is being co-written by the MCU's own Kamala, Iman Vellani, and Sabir Pirzada of both DARK WEB: MS. MARVEL and her Disney+ series!
Rated T+  


PLOT HOLES #1 (OF 5)
MASSIVE
(W/A/CA) Sean Gordon Murphy
Superstar artist Sean Gordon Murphy, known for his groundbreaking series Batman: White Knight, delivers an all-new tale of world-hopping adventure.
     THE PLOT HOLES are a squad of fictional warriors who transport themselves into the pages of other books, using their unique skills to save the plots in order to stop them from being destroyed. And Cliff is their newest recruit, a comic creator who's just realized his world isn't real-in fact, it's a complete fiction that literally exists inside a novel. The other members are misfits like him, pulled from unpublished books that couldn't be saved: a manga samurai, a barbarian tiger, a kid from a comic strip, and a vampire assassin. Outclassed by the other members, Cliff sets out to prove his worth to The Plot Holes as they fight to save as many books as possible.  


TOXX #1
BLOOD MOON COMICS LLC
(W) Eric Palicki, Evan Carothers (A) Ben Worrell (CA) Brian Demarest
In a dystopian wasteland where humanity has long since been sterilized by radiation, a woman miraculously becomes pregnant and must find a way to stay alive as multiple groups vie for control of her and her unborn child's future.  


VANITY REMASTERED ED #1 (OF 9)
SCOUT COMICS
(W) Jurii Kirnev (A) Natalia Tsarevnikova (CA) Joe Borcado
Every great legend has a beginning and horror stories are no different. However, our tale-as it is based on a true story-begins at the very end. The legendary Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory is dead, and gravediggers are assigned to relocate her corpse. But who was she really? Was she a monster or a victim? Here we witness Elizabeth's birth and childhood, and see the earliest moments of her life through her eyes. This includes her first encounter with death and blood that awakens the beasts that lurk in her innocent, yet twisted mind.  


WONDER WOMAN (1987) #1 FACSIMILE EDITION (2023 EDITION)
(W) Greg Potter, George Perez (A) George Perez, Bruce Patterson (CA) George Perez
Under the guidance of the late, great George Perez and his co-plotter, Greg Potter, this series relaunch paved the way for future interpretations of Wonder Woman in the late 20th century and beyond! In this retelling of the origin of the Amazons and Paradise Island, learn how the Amazons fought for independence, established their own civilization, and breathed life into a child molded from clay who would become their greatest champion--Wonder Woman! This facsimile presents the timeless tale in its original glory with period-correct ads so that new readers can experience what it was like picking up this issue for the very first time.


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