Start Here: Five New Comics For February 21st

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Admittedly, to be a comic book reader, you have to be a special breed. That is, usually, you have to be willing to go backwards and forwards in continuity – play catch up as best you can or get left behind by the ever-expanding funny book ecosystem.
Except, that’s not entirely true.

Yes, there are a lot of comics out there, but there are plenty of jumping on points because of that fact. Here are 5 titles hitting stores on February 14, 2018. Each are new series or the beginning of entirely new story arcs. Simply head to your comic shop and tell your store clerk, “Hey, I’d like to START HERE, please.”

Mata Hari #1

From the people that brought you JUDGE DREDD and InSEXTS comes a new five-issue series based on the notorious “stripper-spy” MATA HARI (DEC170049).

Convicted of being a double agent, our story opens with her sitting on trial for her crime. But, as readers soon find out, the story of how she came under a firing squad is peppered with deception. Is Mata Hari a tragic figure, a princess, or the most dangerous spy France has ever seen?

Batman #41

Fan-favorite Batman artist Mikel Janín reteams with writer Tom King to make you see green in Batman #41 (DEC170256)!

It’s Batman and Catwoman against Poison Ivy as the green-thumbed villainous unleashes her vegetations on the world! It's a brand-new story arc and the beginning of one environmentally unsafe adventure for the caped crusader and his the fierce feline.

Punk's Not Dead #1

Fergie sees dead people. Well, one famous person in particular: Sex Pistols’ Sid Vicious. The two are spiritually bonded together, further complicating Fergie’s life. How does one contend with an unruly ghost sidekick, ghostbusters, and newfound supernatural abilities? Find out in the pages of PUNK'S NOT DEAD (DEC170426) from Black Crown.

Descender #27

Old worlds…but a new story arc. Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen’s creator-owned sci-fi series continues Tim-21’s thrilling adventures through space. This go-round, however, Tim’s connection to the Ancient Robot will be revealed. Find out more in Descender #27 (DEC170625).

Doctor Strange: Damnation #1

Hydra giveth and Doctor Strange taketh away. And that’s kind of a sore point for the ruler of hell, Mephisto. During the events of SECRET EMPIRE, Hydra razed Las Vegas, sending it hurtling into Mephisto’s circle of hell. With Hydra defeated, Doctor Strange returns to Sin City determined to resurrect Vegas. But, Mephisto kind of liked having the city in his pocket. (It was a nice fit.) So what is he going to do? Yep, he’s going to ignite hell on Earth! And Doctor Strange, Blade, Ghost Rider, Iron Fist, and Moon Knight are going to try and stop him! It all kicks off inside Doctor Strange: Damnation (DEC170794)!

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