Featured This Week Comics & Graphic Novels for 4/24

"HUNTED" PART 4
•  The big showdown begins. Spider-Man vs. Kraven. Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen.
•  If this is like past Kraven stories, you know it's not going to go how you THINK it's going to go.
Rated T

WAR OF THE REALMS TIE-IN!
See the greatest heroes of Washington, D.C., in action as the War of the Realms comes to the nation's capital. Who needs the Avengers when you've got the all-new Squadron Supreme of America? But who are these mysterious new heroes, and where did they come from? Only Agent Coulson knows.
Rated T+

You've seen all the clues. You've heard the testimony and eavesdropped on the secret confessions of the World's Greatest Super Heroes. Now, with the killer revealed, it's time to find out why. What could have driven a hero to the brink, to turn a savior into a murderer? Rifts will form between old allies, and the trinity of Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman will have their leadership challenged and will question their own judgment. Sanctuary has become something they never imagined...and it's still potentially carrying on without them!

Batman's first battle with the Arkham Knight was as brutal as they come...but things are about to get worse, as one of his most important allies jumps into the fray, and ends up in far over their head!

"THE HAUNTED GALAXY," Part One
Powerhouse creative team JEFF LEMIRE and DUSTIN NGUYEN launch an all-new sequel series to DESCENDER with the launch of ASCENDER!  

Set ten years after the conclusion of DESCENDER's storyline, magic has taken the place of machinery and the rules are very different indeed... Mila, the daughter of Andy and Effie from DESCENDER, spends her days exploring the lonely wilds of the planet Sampson and trying to stay out of the clutches of the evil disciples of the all-powerful vampire witch known only as Mother. But, like her parents, Mila doesn't like to play by the rules, and when a certain robot pal of her dad's shows up, nothing will ever be the same!

With all the scope and heart of the sci-fi classic DESCENDER, LEMIRE and NGUYEN reunite to take readers on an unforgettable fantasy quest!

NEW STORY ARC

"THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF AL SIMMONS," Part One
The road to SPAWN's record-setting 300th issue BEGINS HERE!!!
  
Witness the secrets of Al Simmons' past, present and future!!!
  
Every hero! Every villain! Revisit Spawn's legend in an epic, wide-screen story from critically acclaimed illustrator, JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, and legendary creator, TODD McFARLANE!

After her shocking discovery of religious corruption, Vess must choose between quiet obedience in the monastery, and deafening truth . . . in exile. Meanwhile, Grix learns that Lux will stop at nothing to keep her newfound knowledge from leaking, and decides to make a break for it. Both women might feel terribly alone- but not for much longer.

The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise left Earth four years ago. They've traveled to strange new worlds, defeated impossible foes, and made universe-changing decisions. But now, with the end in sight, they'll have to face their biggest challenge yet. Step aboard the Enterprise with Kirk, Spock, Bones, Uhura, Sulu, Scotty, and Chekov as they begin the end of their original Five Year Mission and boldly go into an uncertain future in this new continuing Star Trek series!
A new continuing series about the end of the Five-Year Mission! The classic crew is back in all -new stories featuring your favorite characters from the Original Series! Featuring a new cover by legendary artist Greg Hildebrandt! Ask your retailer about the Greg Hildebrandt retailer incentive sketch cover!

Filming begins on Elvira's gill monster romance, and she has some questions about her scaly paramour. Why doesn't he ever speak? Why is he never out of makeup? The Mistress of the Dark discovers that "Love Means Never Having to Say You're Soggy", in the second ridiculous issue of this special four-part miniseries.

After the shocking conclusion of the last issue, Mal and Zoe must deal with the full consequences of their actions... and whatever else Boss Moon sees fit. But don't worry, the crew of the Serenity will come together once again... or will they?

Punk Mambo is a hard-living voodoo priestess who grew up in London, then relocated to the Bayou. Now, she's a mystical mercenary for hire.
In her first-ever solo series, Punk Mambo investigates a series of abductions in the New Orleans Gutter Punk scene, stumbling upon a deadlier mystery that takes her to the haunted shores of Haiti.
From writer Cullen Bunn (Venom) and artist Adam Gorham (X-Force) comes this hilariously horrifying tale.
New characters, new places, same Punk attitude!
Great for fans of Dead at 17 and Buffy the Vampire Slayer

In the world of JUGHEAD THE HUNGER, there are no vampires, having been wiped out in their great war with the werewolves. In the VAMPIRONICA universe, the opposite is the case, as it was the vampires who were the victors. So what happens when these two eternal enemies are brought together again? Whatever it is, it can't be good for poor ol' Jug and Vampironica, you can count on that much...

Venom no more?! Just when you thought the blockbuster story of Venom couldn't get any more intense, Donny Cates turns the world of Eddie Brock on its head - again! But this time it won't be dragons and god-hosts and breakneck action. No, no. This time Eddie's going through an emotional meat grinder the likes of which has never been seen in the Marvel Universe! As Eddie finds himself truly alone for the first time in a long time, the silence is deafening. Plus: San Francisco offers anything but a happy homecoming thanks to Eddie's estranged father - and the little brother he never knew he had. Will Eddie's return to his old stomping grounds reveal secrets better kept buried? Collecting VENOM (2018) #7-12.
Rated T+

In the second serving of manga adventures by writer/artist Shiori Teshirogi, Lex Luthor and The Joker have a new ally in their plan to take control of Earth's mystical ley lines-Aquaman's half-brother Orm, a.k.a. Ocean Master. Manipulated by The Joker and seduced by the potential power of the lines, Ocean Master hopes to crush the surface world and establish the supremacy of Atlantis. Aquaman's determined to stop him, but it's going to take the combined power of the Justice League to keep Orm in check, especially when he summons a tidal wave to engulf Gotham City. Meanwhile, young Rui is learning that his mother-who has been held prisoner by The Joker for the last year-now possesses great powers that may either save the world or destroy it.

Something hunts people on the outskirts of town...

Sam and Lielet are two new friends living in Ethiopia. They're dealing with the kind of problems that all kids have: judgmental social cliques, condescending adults, alienation... and a legendary brain-eating monster straight out of folklore. Sure, it's not going to be easy, but all they have to do is live through it.

Showcasing a quietly unsettling plot and building tension similar to NICK DRNASO's Sabrina and ADRIAN TOMINE's Killing and Dying, debut creative team NICHOLAS AFLLEJE and SARAH DeLAINE construct a poignant story of otherness and mystery.

BOOM! Studios, along with visionary writer and director Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Avengers), presents an all-new era of the pop culture phenomenon Firefly, as one of the most demanded stories in the franchise's history is revealed for the first time!
Focusing on family, loyalty, identity, and the price of redemption, writer Greg Pak (Mech Cadet Yu, Star Wars) and artist Dan McDaid (Judge Dredd: Mega City Zero) take you back to the battleground where Mal's journey began-the Unification War. Collects issues #1-4.

From Beast Kingdom. Beast Kingdom's Mini Egg Attack series is proud to present these mini character statue from the classic animated picture The Incredibles! These statues show off the essence and abilities of each character, with unique bases that have been designed based on settings from the movie. Not only are these bases perfect interact with and showcase the character, they can also be arranged into a small movie scene display. First, we have Mr. Incredible, using his strong short-range attack to help out Elastigirl, who is attacking using her elastic body. Violet and Dash are creating a protective force field and sprinting around to disrupt the enemy's attention! Little baby Jack-Jack is safe back home, where he shows off his many powers. Finally, when the Parr family have successfully defeated the villains and upon returning home, they have to thank the hero behind the scenes: the proud designer Edna Mode. be sure to collect them all to build the whole Incredible family!

From Beast Kingdom. In celebrating 90 amazing years of Disney's Mickey Mouse, Beast Kingdom is proud to present the latest diorama range from D-Stage! The 1940 animated classic Fantasia, is a dreamlike masterpiece, which perfectly fuses classical music with beautifully envisioned hand-drawn animation. In Fantasia's beloved Sorcerer's Apprentice scene the star apprentice causes mayhem with his rudimentary magical skills. The D-Stage 018: The Sorcerer's Apprentice offers this beautifully envisioned world of Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice to your customers. By mimicking the story's sprawling imagery of magical brooms and starry nights, the sculpture is finished with exquisite detail and richly layered colors, allowing collectors to keep one of the finest moments of the animation in one snapshot.

A new series of die-cast models featuring ships from STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. Each model will be, on average, between 7 and 10 inches long, and will be based directly on the original VFX models created for the show, ensuring an extraordinary level of detail and accuracy. As always the models will be accompanied by a magazine that profi les the ship and explores the inside story of how it was made.