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Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 5/8/24

Every week PREVIEWSworld calls attention to those comics, graphic novels and manga, and toys which stand out from all the rest. These titles from Premier Vendors and independent publishers should be at the top of your list, and can be found at your local comic shop on May 8th!

See all the New Releases for May 8th here!

Comics

MARVEL COMICS
GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1
(W) Ann Nocenti (A) Lee Ferguson (CA) Bryan Hitch
THE AVENGING ANGEL LOSES HIMSELF IN A DANGEROUS MAZE OF THE MIND!
A mysterious card has lured the dashing Warren Worthington III, A.K.A.. ANGEL of the X-MEN, to a quiet New York City street...where he will undergo a torturous trial unlike any he's ever faced before! A brand-new villain has it out for mutantkind - and aims to start by knocking Angel out of the sky! PLUS: Includes a reprinting of MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #68 by Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio and Ron Wilson - a classic Angel-and-Thing team-up tale of daring, drama, doom...and disco?!
Rated T+
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $6.99
PREVIEWS Page #38

MARVEL COMICS
BLOOD HUNTERS #1
(W) Christos Gage (A) Garron, Javier (CA) Greg Land
The first in a new anthology series that explores how the shattering events of BLOOD HUNT cover the breadth of the Marvel Universe! HAWKEYE is on the run - but does he have enough trick arrows in his quiver to avoid both the long arm of the law AND vampires out for his blood?! MAN-WOLF and J. JONAH JAMESON do a little father-son bonding - while also fighting for their lives against a horde of bloodsuckers! And, in a continuing story, with CLOAK missing in action DAGGER strikes out in search of new and surprising allies. Witness the genesis of Marvel's wildest team yet: the BLOOD HUNTERS! It all begins here!
Rated T+
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #9

BOOM! STUDIOS
CROCODILE BLACK #1 (OF 5) CVR A SORRENTINO (MR)
(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Somnath Pal (CA) Andrea Sorrentino
What makes someone turn to crime-especially in a modern, pandemic-riddled dystopia?

Danny, a seemingly mundane young man lost in escapism, with a spiraling lack of control over his life, witnesses something during a delivery job that will change him forever, turning things as dark as the black, crocodile skin boots that he can't take his eyes off of...

In this criminal thriller from Eisner-nominated writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Action Comics) and rising star artist Somnath Pal (Brigands), the morally gray turns to cold-blooded murder.
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $4.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
AMORY WARS NO WORLD TOMORROW #1 (OF 12) CVR A GUGLIOTTA (MR)
(W) Claudio Sanchez, Chondra Echert (A) Guillaume Martinez (CA) Gianluca Gugliotta
Long time comics creator and Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez makes a triumphant return to conclude the fan-favorite Amory Wars, where death is only the beginning.

Claudio Kilgannon was thought dead by The Red Army, but a rising suspicion sends them on a trail to discover his fate.

If Claudio is in fact alive, he'll be in dire straits amidst the mystery and mayhem that's yet to unfold...

Sanchez teams with co-writer Chondra Echert and artist Guillaume Martinez for this epic maxi-series that acts as a companion story to the Coheed and Cambria album of the same name and is sure to appeal to readers of Descender and Saga!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $4.99
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IDW-PRH
TMNT BLACK WHITE & GREEN #1 CVR A SHALVEY
(W) Paulina Ganucheau, Gigi Dutreix, Declan Shalvey (CA) Declan Shalvey
It's the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles like you've never seen them before! This special series gathers up some of comics' most eclectic and exciting talent to bring their takes on TMNT to the page, taking the characters back to their origins in black-and-white independent comics...but with a touch of green!
Thrill to all-new adventures by the likes of Paulina Ganucheau (Wonder Woman: The Adventures of Young Diana), Declan Shalvey (Deadpool vs. Old Man Logan, Moon Knight), Gigi Dutreix (Sonic the Hedgehog), Lorenzo Hall, Dave Baker (Mary Tyler Moorhawk), Jesse Lonergen (Man's Best), and more. With covers by Shalvey, Ganucheau, and superstar James Stokoe (Orc Stain; Godzilla: The Half-Century War)!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $5.99
PREVIEWS Page #217

DYNAMITE
RED SONJA EMPIRE DAMNED #2 CVR A MIDDLETON
(W) Steve Niles (A) Alessandro Amoruso (CA) Joshua Middleton
Armed with a bloodstained map and the tale of a warlock's treasure, the She-Devil With a Sword sets out on her quest for a dead city forgotten to history. The way is long and arduous, and danger lurks around every corner - but so too do some brave souls who share Sonja's thirst for adventure. As the days turn into weeks, Sonja and her growing company move ever closer to their goal - but are her companions really who they appear to be?

The first Red Sonja tale penned by 30 Days of Night's STEVE NILES takes flight in this spectacular second issue, featuring amazing interior art by ALESSANDRO AMORUSO and equally exciting covers from JOSHUA MIDDLETON, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, PHILLIP TAN, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #93

DARK HORSE PRH
WITCHER CORVO BIANCO #1 CVR A MASTANTUONO
(W) Bartosz Sztybor (A/CA) Corrado Mastantuono
Geralt acquires a taste for a simple life-good wine and good company. With Yennefer at his side, the routines of a witcher are eclipsed. But the stains of history are deep, and with blood and wine, every drop attracts those who want more. The U.S. comics debut of Italian comics legend Corrado Mastantuono!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #213

IMAGE COMICS
AINT NO GRAVE #1 (OF 5)
(W) Skottie Young (A/CA) Jorge Corona
MINISERIES PREMIERE
Eisner Award-winning writer SKOTTIE YOUNG and Eisner Award-nominated artist JORGE CORONA, the team behind the hit series MIDDLEWEST and THE ME YOU LOVE IN THE DARK, are back together with an all-new miniseries, AIN'T NO GRAVE! This Unforgiven-style journey is an original macabre Western/fantasy tale for mature readers, told through a Guillermo Del Toro-esque lens.
Ryder put her violent past behind her when she fell in love and became a mother. But that was before she learned it was all going to be taken away. Now she'll have to pick up her guns once again and ride to kill the one who's behind the threat. Which just happens to be Death.
The genre-bending adventure begins in this DOUBLE-SIZED FIRST ISSUE, with forty pages of story and no ads!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $5.99
PREVIEWS Page #124

VALIANT
VALIANTS (2024) #1 (OF 4) CVR A ALESSIO
(W) Ryan Cady (A) Al Barrionuevo (CA) Agustin Alessio
A mysterious sinkhole emerges in the heart of DC, devouring the newly erected X-O Memorial statue in its depths. But this is no ordinary sinkhole; it's a gateway to The Faraway, a realm beyond imagination, teeming with peril and unknown wonders.
Prepare for an epic adventure as Jamie Capshaw, the mastermind behind Valiant's new team, brings together an ensemble of extraordinary characters, including the iconic Eternal Warrior, Ninjak, Bloodshot, and other guest stars!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #222

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
B&V FRIENDS FOREVER FAIRY TALES ONESHOT
(W) Goldie Chan (A/CA) Bill & Ben Galvan
BRAND NEW STORY: Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Betty & Veronica, who were the handsomest ladies in the land. One day a strange duckling (Cassie Cloud) enters their village with odd notions of popularity and fun and befriends a strange minstrel (Randolph) and proves that it's what's on the inside that counts!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #198

TITAN COMICS
DARK SOULS WILLOW KING #4 (OF 4) CVR A REREKINA (MR)
(W) George Mann (A) Maan House (CA) Natalia Rerekina
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.
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $3.99
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FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
LOVE & ROCKETS MAGAZINE #15 (MR)
(W) Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez (A/CA) Jaime Hernandez
In the latest issue of "the Great American Comic Book" (as described in Los Angeles PBS station KCET's 2022 Emmy-nominated documentary about the Hernandez brothers), Diana Villasenour returns and we see what she's been up to since her sister Tonantzin disappeared! Also: Palomar! Meanwhile,w hyu can't the Hellmet find Princess Animus? And while Tonta's latest shenanigans may finally come to an end this issue, Love and Rockets will never die!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $6.99
PREVIEWS Page #303

Graphic Novels, Comic Collections, Manga, and More

IMAGE COMICS
TRANSFORMERS TP VOL 01
(W) Daniel Warren Johnson (A) Mike Spicer (A/CA) Daniel Warren Johnson
The Transformers Join The Energon Universe!? Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies-the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity's only hope of survival is Optimus Prime. Superstar creator Daniel Warren Johnson, alongside showrunner Robert Kirkman, reimagines Hasbro's robots in disguise for a brand-new generation. Featuring a Direct Market Exclusive cover by Jonboy Meyers that will only be printed once. Collects Transformers #1-6.
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $16.99
PREVIEWS Page #128

DYNAMITE
DARKWING DUCK TP
(W) Amanda Deibert (A) Carlo Lauro (CA) David Nakayama
The first collection of Darkwing Duck's all-new adventures is here at last!

Alongside his trusty sidekick Launchpad McQuack, Darkwing Duck hyper-vigilantly defends the citizens of St. Canard against the dastardly, devilish demons who would wage wanton war upon them! By night, our caped defender lurks in the shadows, striking fear (and maybe confusion?) into the hearts of the criminal underworld. But by day, no one suspects that Darkwing is also mild-mannered Drake Mallard, a well-meaning father to his adorable adopted daughter, Gosalyn!

Can Darkwing/Drake successfully navigate his two separate lives, all while looking incredibly cool and impossibly handsome? Well, probably not... but you'll have to read the whole thing to find out! Collects the first six issues of the avian avenger's new ongoing adventures from author AMANDA DEIBERT and artist CARLO LAURO.

To celebrate this milestone, Dynamite Entertainment is proud to present three special editions of this outstanding new collection, with covers by acclaimed series regulars DAVID NAKAYAMA and Lesley "Leirix" Li!

AVAILABLE IN A HARDCOVER EDITION SIGNED BY AMANDA DEIBERT!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $19.99
PREVIEWS Page #165

BOOM! STUDIOS
SIRENS OF THE CITY TP
(W) Joanne Starer (A/CA) Khary Randolph
Runaway teen Layla struggles to survive on the mean streets of 1980s New York City, far from home. But now every supernatural creature from the darkest corners of the urban grime is after Layla... and the fetus with great power she never wanted growing inside her. Being a Siren also comes with its share of power, and Layla wouldn't dare let that go to waste.
A mysterious villain known as the Rat King will use any means necessary to find out more about the boundless power Layla carries against her will, but will her power be enough to escape from his clutches, and save her friends, the city, and... even herself?
Writer Joanne Starer (Fire & Ice: Welcome To Smallville, The Gimmick) and artist Khary Randolph (Excellence) shine a light on bodily autonomy in a patriarchal world in this gritty urban fantasy.
Collects Sirens of the City #1-6.
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $19.99
PREVIEWS Page #72

MARVEL COMICS
CAPTAIN AMERICA BY J MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI TP VOL 01 STAND
(W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) Lan Medina (A/CA) Jesus Saiz
J. Michael Straczynski returns to Marvel to tackle an American icon!

Decades ago, Captain America changed the world forever. Now, powerful and insidious forces are assembling to ensure he never does it again! Steve Rogers has been reconnecting with his roots, repairing the former tenement building where he grew up and helping with problems in his neighborhood, both human and super-heroic. But a string of supernatural murders is about to disrupt Steve's fragile peace.

Years ago, long before he took the Super-Soldier Serum, Steve interfered with the rise of the German American Bund in New York, putting himself on the radar of a powerful, dangerous force known only as Asmoday. Now Asmoday is back, guiding a well-connected millionaire and a vicious serial killer to bring about his will on Earth. They're gunning for anyone who might someday put the world on a better path...and at the top of their list is Steve Rogers. Steve survived his first brush with Asmoday in the distant past, but will he be so lucky this time?

COLLECTING: Captain America (2023) 1-4
Rated T+
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $19.99
PREVIEWS Page #118

VIZ MEDIA LLC
CHAINSAW MAN GN VOL 15
(W) Tatsuki Fujimoto (A) Tatsuki Fujimoto
As a primal fear devil makes its appearance, the world may soon be turned upside down. This devil has the power to drive a wedge between Asa and Yoru-can the two of them manage to work together to avoid becoming a meal for the residents of hell?
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $11.99
PREVIEWS Page #402

VIZ MEDIA LLC
STAR WARS VISIONS MANGA ANTHOLOGY GN
(W) Kamome Shirahama, Keisuke Sato, Yusuke Osawa, Haruichi (A) Kamome Shirahama, Keisuke Sato, Yusuke Osawa, Haruichi
The first volume of Star Wars: Visions on Disney+ invited visionary Japanese anime studios to explore the Star Wars galaxy through their unique cultural lens. Now, top creators such as Kamome Shirahama and Yusuke Osawa bring those visions to life in manga form! Featuring adaptations of: "The Elder," "Lop and Och?," "The Ninth Jedi," and "The Twins."
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $14.99
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VIZ MEDIA LLC
STAR WARS MANDALORIAN MANGA GN VOL 02
(W) Yusuke Osawa (A) Yusuke Osawa
The Mandalorian, a solitary bounty hunter, is sent to secure the Child at the request of a ruthless Imperial Remnant, which is all that remains of the once all-powerful Galactic Empire. The journey to return his passenger to the client proves more dangerous than anyone could have ever imagined, but the Child demonstrates a mysterious power that changes everything about the Mandalorian's mission.

Based on the series created by Jon Favreau and written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Christopher Yost, and Rick Famuyiwa.
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $14.99
PREVIEWS Page #399

VIZ MEDIA LLC
BLACK CLOVER GN VOL 35
(W) Yuki Tabata (A) Yuki Tabata
With Ichika and the others in trouble, Asta arrives to save the day. Has he mastered his new Zetten technique, and will it work against Lucius's Paladins? Meanwhile, Lucius launches his final attack on the Clover Kingdom. Can the Magic Knights prevent the end of the world?
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $11.99
PREVIEWS Page #402

Toys & Merchandise

BNTCA
POKEMON NANOBLOCK SER PICHU
Pichu from Nanoblock's Pokemon Collection series stands approximately 1.8" tall and has 100 pieces. This kit features all the details one would expect and is fun and easy to build! This is considered an entry level kit.
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $12.00
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FUNKO
POP STAR WARS STAR WARS ANAKIN W/HELMET VIN FIG
From Funko. The galaxy is in turmoil, and the heroes and villains of a galaxy far, far away are ready to join your Funko collection for the 25th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. From Podracer Anakin Skywalker and Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi to Padmé on Tatooine and Jar-Jar Binks, you can celebrate the most stellar fandom of them all and expand your Pop! Movies and TV set. Vinyl figures are approximately 4"  tall.
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $11.99

FUNKO
POP DISNEY SLEEPING BEAUTY 65TH MALEFICENT W/CANDLE VIN FIG
From Funko. Candle in hand, Pop! Maleficent has arrived to shed some light on your collection. Celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Disney's <i>Sleeping Beauty</i> by inviting this Mistress of Evil to the next party in your home. Vinyl figure is approximately 4.4-inches tall.
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $11.99

HASBRO TOY GROUP
GHOSTBUSTERS PLASMA SERIES 1984 NEUTRONA WAND
From Hasbro Toy Group. Every aspiring Ghostbuster knows that you need the tools, as well as the talent! Imagine suiting up as part of the team with this Ghostbusters wand and blastin' all sorts of frightening phantasms. With classic 1984-inspired design and detail, the Plasma Series Neutrona Wand (1984) features LEDs, authentic sound effects, motorized vibrations with intensity adjustment, and stream extension with four unique bustin' modes. Use the included stand to display this particle thrower in any Ghostbusters collection. The Neutrona Wand (1984) is also a great addition to any Ghostbusters costume.
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $124.99

HASBRO TOY GROUP
GHOSTBUSTERS SQUASH & SQUEEZE SLIMER 7IN INTERACTIVE TOY (NE
From Hasbro Toy Group. This ugly little spud is an eerily interactive toy ghost with over 40 spooky sounds to discover. With franchise-inspired design, the iconic Class V Full Roaming Vapor comes to life in 7-inch scale, with a jiggly, squishy texture that feels creepy to the touch. Fly, shake, or swing the Squash & Squeeze Slimer and he'll react with motion sounds! Press Slimer's tongue to hear metaphysical munching sound effects, ghostly and ghastly burps, and more! Squash down on Slimer but be careful because he may react angrily!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $29.99

SUPER7
GI JOE REACTION W8 COBRA SNOW SERPENT AF
From Super7. Super7's retro ReAction figure lines expand with G.I. Joe Cobra Snow Serpent! Packaged on an illustrated retro style cardback, this awesome 1 3/4" scale articulated figure will be right at home in your room... or next to Destro and Duke.
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $20.00

SUPER7
GI JOE REACTION W8 RED JACKAL VAC METAL AF
From Super7. Straight from the 1980s, it's the G.I. Joe Red Jackal ReAction Figure! Each ReAction figure comes packaged on a fully illustrated retro-style cardback and includes awesome accessories. Each figure is about 3 3/4-inches tall and comes with five points of articulation.
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $20.00

GOOD SMILE COMPANY
PEANUTS SNOOPY NENDOROID AF
From Good Smile Company. Snoopy, the cherished canine companion of Charlie Brown, has been transformed into an adorable Nendoroid figure! This delightful Nendoroid from "PEANUTS" includes multiple face plates, allowing you to showcase Snoopy with a cheerful smile or a laughing expression. The set also features various optional parts, including Woodstock, sunglasses, and even Snoopy's iconic doghouse, along with other accessories to create a range of charming poses. Bring the timeless charm of Snoopy into your collection with this delightful Nendoroid figure.
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $46.99

TMP TOYS / MCFARLANE'S TOYS
MOVIE MANIACS FALLOUT 6IN LUCY POSED FIG
From TMP/McFarlane's Toys. These Incredibly detailed, limited edition, 6" scale Movie Maniacs figures include a scenic printed back drop and environmental base display. Plus, included is an art card with numbered certificate of authenticity and card holder, and a secret bonus item!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $24.99

TMP TOYS / MCFARLANE'S TOYS
MOVIE MANIACS FALLOUT 6IN MAXIMUS POSED FIG
From TMP/McFarlane's Toys. These Incredibly detailed, limited edition, 6" scale Movie Maniacs figures include a scenic printed back drop and environmental base display. Plus, included is an art card with numbered certificate of authenticity and card holder, and a secret bonus item!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $24.99

TMP TOYS / MCFARLANE'S TOYS
MOVIE MANIACS FALLOUT 6IN THE GHOUL POSED FIG
From TMP/McFarlane's Toys. These Incredibly detailed, limited edition, 6" scale Movie Maniacs figures include a scenic printed back drop and environmental base display. Plus, included is an art card with numbered certificate of authenticity and card holder, and a secret bonus item!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $24.99

TMP TOYS / MCFARLANE'S TOYS
SPAWN 30TH ANN 7IN SCALE SPAWN & TODD MCFARLANE AF PK
From TMP/McFarlane's Toys. These Incredibly detailed 7" scale figures based on Todd Mcfarlane's Spawn comic books and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane are designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play. Spawn figure includes 2 necroplasm effects, 2 extra hands and figure display base and Todd figure includes badge, notepad, microphone, 4 extra hands, extra bare feet and figure display base. Figures come packaged together with collectible art cards with character art on the front, and character biographies on the back!
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $49.99








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