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Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 5/12

Every week PREVIEWSworld calls attention to those comics, graphic novels, 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 12th!

See all the New Releases for May 12th here!

Comics

MARVEL COMICS
STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC #5
(W) Cavan Scott (A) Ario Anindito (CA) Phil Noto
ATTACK OF THE HUTTS!
•  The HIGH REPUBLIC JEDI clash with HUTT forces. GAMORREANS! NIKTO! BATTLE RANCORS!
•  STARLIGHT BEACON over-run by a creeping alien horror! Can VERNESTRA RWOH and her Padawan IMRI CANTAROS find a way to save Starlight's infected masses?
•  Plus, KEEVE TRENNIS learns the terrible secret MASTER SSKEER has been carrying for so long. Can she ever trust him again?
Rated T
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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MARVEL COMICS
GIANT-SIZE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN KINGS RANSOM #1
(W) Nick Spencer (A) Roge Antonia (CA) Mark Bagley
• Everything comes down to this!
•  Kingpin's quest that violates all natural law!
•  Tombstone and Robbie Robertson's years' old enmity!
•  Randy Robertson and Beetle's timeless love!
•  Boomerang's scheme!
•  Spider-Man's whole status quo!
Rated T+
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $5.99
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MARVEL COMICS
HEROES REBORN #2 (OF 7)
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Dale Keown, Ed McGuinness (CA) Leinil Francis Yu
Make way for the adventures of Marvel's Mightiest Megastar, the all-powerful Hyperion! When America's solar-powered, super-sentinel of liberty looks to return his archenemy Victor Von Doom to the other-dimensional prison of the Negative Zone, mighty Hyperion must deal with a breakout of his most powerful enemies, such as Ultron, General Annihilus and the Immortal Hulk. Plus: A special backup tale starring Blade, Earth's last living vampire.
Rated T+
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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IMAGE COMICS
TIME BEFORE TIME #1 CVR A SHALVEY (MR)
(W) Declan Shalvey, Rory McConville (A) Joe Palmer, Chris O'Halloran (CA) Declan Shalvey
    The year is 2140, and to escape a world with no future, many turn to the Syndicate, a criminal organization who, for the right price, will smuggle you back in time to a better life. After working for the Syndicate for years, Tatsuo and Oscar decide to steal one of their boss's time machines-but soon find that the one thing you can't run from is your past.

TIME BEFORE TIME is a brand-new ongoing series where writer/artist DECLAN SHALVEY (BOG BODIES) joins forces with the WRITE IT IN BLOOD team of RORY McCONVILLE and JOE PALMER. Looper meets SAGA in this extra-sized debut issue
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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IMAGE COMICS
GEIGER #2 CVR A FRANK & ANDERSON
(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Gary Frank, Brad Anderson
They found it-out in the atomic wasteland, a relic from before the war! But what is it: a tool to bring hope back to humanity, or a weapon to finish what the bombs started? Depends on who gets it: the Casino Warlords of Las Vegas or the man called Geiger!

By the critically acclaimed team of GEOFF JOHNS, GARY FRANK and BRAD ANDERSON!
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #39 CVR A ABBY BULMER
(W) Evan Stanley (A) Evan Stanley (CA) Abby Bulmer
Report: Test subjects S, A, and T are responding very well to experiments. Proceeding to phase three.

Sonic, Amy, and Tails are still stuck in Eggman's evil tower and being subjected to his increasingly crazy tests. It doesn't help that Tangle and Belle have unknowingly begun controlling the tower and are making it impossible for their friends to escape! Everyone's limits are pushed as they try to make it out in time in "Test Run," part three!
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
MARVEL ACTION SPIDER-MAN #2
(W) Sarah Graley, Stef Purenins (A/CA) Philip Murphy
Something smells funny at Oscorp School of Technology, and it's not just the slop they serve in the lunchroom! But if Spidey's going to get to the bottom of things, he'll have to figure out who his friends are... and who has something to hide! A tangled web will be weaved in this adventure from writers Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins and artist Philip Murphy (Star Trek vs. Transformers, Powerpuff Girls).
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
MIGHTY MORPHIN #7 CVR A LEE
(W) Ryan Parrott (A) Marco Renna (CA) In-Hyuk Lee
* It's The New Mighty Morphin Team versus...The New Green Ranger!
* But whoever's left standing will have to deal with Lord Zedd's shocking machinations.
* And his even more surprising ally.
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
MAGIC THE GATHERING (MTG) #2 CVR A SCALERA
(W) Jed MacKay (A) Ig Guara (CA) Matteo Scalera
* A NEW ERA FOR MAGIC CONTINUES HERE!
* With their homes rocked by an attack - and Jace Beleren's life hanging in the balance - Planeswalkers Kaya, Ral and Vraska must discover who is behind it all.
* But as they begin to suspect one of Ravnica's biggest Guilds is behind the attack, it becomes clear their enemy may be plotting something even more destructive...
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
HOUSE OF LOST HORIZONS #1 (OF 5)
(W) Mike Mignola, Chris Roberson (A) Leila Del Duca (CA) Christopher Mitten
A locked-room murder mystery puzzles paranormal detective Sarah Jewell and her associate Marie Therése when a weekend trip on a private island off the coast of Washington goes astray. Trapped by a storm and surrounded by myriad suspects who have gathered for an auction of occult items, the intrepid duo must unravel the supernatural mysteries surrounding the guests in hopes of uncovering the murderer! But all the while, bodies keep piling up, and at any moment Sarah or Marie Therése could be next!
Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson return to the world of Hellboy, accompanied by artist Leila del Duca and colorist Michelle Madsen.
Investigator Sarah Jewell (Rise of the Black Flame, Witchfinder: The Reign of Darkness)
gets her own series in this murder mystery with an occult twist.
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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DYNAMITE
VAMPIRELLA VS PURGATORI #3 CVR A CHEW
(W) Ray Fawkes (A) Alvaro Sarraseca (CA) Derrick Chew
It's always darkest before the dawn, right?  Let's tell ourselves that, because not only is Lilith getting very creative with her "corrupt the incorruptible, end the world" plan, but a powerful new player has decided to get involved for the giggles... but mostly for the Armageddon. Things are shaping up to get massively out of hand, which is the perfect time for Vampirella and Purgatori to start fighting each other instead of their enemies-not!
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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AFTERSHOCK COMICS
SILVER CITY #1
(W) Olivia Cuartero-Briggs (A) Luca Merli (CA) Roberta Ingranata
When a young roughneck lands in Silver City, the gritty, purgatorial metropolis of the afterlife, she must adapt to her new existence, while attempting to uncov-er how and why she died. Her mission is derailed, however, when she rescues a newly dead girl from a mysterious kidnapping attempt, and discovers powerful, kinetic abilities.
Welcome to Silver City, where the sun never rises and nothing ever chang-es...until now.
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks

MARVEL COMICS
(USE DEC218529) MARVEL-VERSE GN TP LOKI
(W) J. Michael Straczynski, More (A) John Romita Jr., More (CA) Ozgur Yildirim
He's the most deceptive deity in the Marvel-Verse - whether he's playing the villain, the hero or just an agent of chaos! He's Loki - and these are some of his legendary stories! In an all-time classic, Loki pits his brother Thor against the Silver Surfer for a cosmic battle royale! Then, take a fresh view of the founding of the accursed Avengers through the eyes of the God of Lies responsible for assembling them! On the trail of a sinister sorcerer, Loki finds an unlikely ally in none other than Spider-Man - and ends up in the web-slinger's debt! And when the rejuvenated Trickster turns over a new leaf, Kid Loki will learn exactly what his fellow Asgardians think of him! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #503-504, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (2011) #626.1, and material from AVENGERS (1963) #300 and SILVER SURFER (1968) #4.

Ages 10 & Up
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $9.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
BARBALIEN RED PLANET TP
(W) Tate Brombal, Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Gabriel Walta
Mark Markz has found his place on Earth as both a decorated police officer and as the beloved superhero, Barbalien. But in the midst of the AIDS crisis, hatred from all sides makes balancing these identities seem impossible-especially when a Martian enemy from the past hunts him down to take him back, dead or alive. Collects issues #1-#5 of the series.
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
SLEEPING BEAUTIES HC VOL 01 (RES)
(W) Stephen King, Owen King, Rio Youers (A) Alison Sampson (CA) Jenn Woodall
This official graphic novel adaptation of the horror novel by Stephen King and Owen King is a haunting interpretation of the chilling, timely bestseller.

A bizarre sleeping sickness, called Aurora, has fallen over the world. Its victims can't wake up. And all of them are women.

As nations fall into chaos, those women still awake take desperate measures to stay that way, and men everywhere begin to give in to their darkest impulses.

Meanwhile, in the small town of Dooling, a mysterious woman has walked out of the woods; she calls herself Eve and leaves a trail of carnage in her wake. Strangest of all, she's the only woman who can wake up.
  Collects issues #1-5.
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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IMAGE COMICS
UNEARTH TP VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Cullen Bunn, Kyle Strahm (A/CA) Baldemar Rivas
    One year after the eruption at Site 17, the survivors have begun to piece their lives back together. Kul is cleaning up the mess the world has become while Frankie searches for answers to big questions. Strange and twisted forces are at work in the FINAL VOLUME of the critically acclaimed series from CULLEN BUNN, KYLE STRAHM, and BALDEMAR RIVAS. Collects UNEARTH #6-10.
In Shops: May 19, 2021
SRP: $16.99
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VIZ LLC
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST FULLMETAL EDITION HC VOL 13
(W) Hiromu Arakawa (A) Hiromu Arakawa
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. The secret and sinister origin of the homunculi that hound them is revealed while the brothers' father positions himself for the conflict to come.
For teen audiences.
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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VIZ LLC
POKEMON SUN & MOON GN VOL 10
(W) Hidenori Kusaka (A) Satoshi Yamamoto
Lost in an alternate dimension, Sun and Moon battle to help their new friends defend the eternally dark city of Ultra Megalopolis. But then a betrayal deprives them of their transportation home!
Meanwhile, what surprising news does Lillie receive?
For all ages.
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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Toys & Merchandise

MEZCO TOYS
ONE-12 COLLECTIVE DC TWO FACE AF
From Mezco Toys. The One:12 Collective presents Two-Face, the alter ego and criminal mastermind persona of Gotham City's fallen District Attorney, Harvey Dent. Two-Face features over 28 points of articulation and wears a tailored two-toned suit. He comes with three head portraits, including two chemically disfigured portraits capturing his disturbing and enraged visage! His dual identity can be concealed with an included roll of gauze. He wields an impressive arsenal consisting of an encased explosive device with light up feature, missile launcher, sub-machine gun, hand gun, and switchblade. Two-Face is never without his lucky coin which is affixed to multiple interchangeable hands.
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $95.00

MEZCO TOYS
ONE-12 COLLECTIVE MARVEL IRON FIST AF
Trained in the ways of martial arts at K'un-Lun, Danny Rand becomes the immortal Iron Fist! The master of martial arts comes complete with two head portraits and a range of chi effects including a Shou-Lao fist effect that is affixed to his interchangeable hand.  Iron Fist is well-equipped with a three-section staff that is connected by a real chain, and he's presented in his signature fitted suit with dragon insignia! Iron Fist's One:12 Collective body has over 28 points of articulation and comes packaged in a collector friendly box, designed with collectors in mind.
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $80.00

INVALID ITEM

KOTOBUKIYA
MARVEL UNIVERSE BLACK CAT ARTFX PREMIER STATUE
From Kotobukiya. This rendition of Black Cat perfectly brings out her mysterious yet bewitching nature: from the transparent white hair to the detailed facial expression despite the size of the face! With its dynamic pose and rich expression, it is made in the highest of quality thus far in the ARTFX Premier "Women of Marvel" series. This line also comes with premium packaging which has been beautifully designed and includes a certificate with a serial number to prove that it is the only one of its kind in the world. Be sure to get your hands on this unprecedented piece of sophistication to complement your collection.
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $159.99

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