Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 12/21/22
Dec 19, 2022
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 December 21!
See all the New Releases for December 21 here!
Comics
BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt (A/CA) Ron Garney
A vicious battle returns us to where it all began!
It's cult forces vs. Black Ops as B. travels to the metaphysical Blue Plane with Diana's help.
And as the series approaches an explosive close, is B. finally near the end of his fatal goal, or will his violent efforts be in vain?
The mindblowing ending of this epic, blockbuster series is nearly here!
It's cult forces vs. Black Ops as B. travels to the metaphysical Blue Plane with Diana's help.
And as the series approaches an explosive close, is B. finally near the end of his fatal goal, or will his violent efforts be in vain?
The mindblowing ending of this epic, blockbuster series is nearly here!
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Werther Dell'Edera
Leaving death and tragedy in her wake, a grief-burdened Erica hunts for the terrifying Duplicitype.
With nothing left to lose and seemingly no one in her corner, Erica is faced with a choice to reach out to an unexpected source of help, or find herself dealing with both a monster and her human enemies alone...
With nothing left to lose and seemingly no one in her corner, Erica is faced with a choice to reach out to an unexpected source of help, or find herself dealing with both a monster and her human enemies alone...
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $3.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Ryan Stegman
END OF STORY ARC
Oliver goes to war with Battery while Deacon and Halcyon clash! The Prestige is attacking from all sides as their master plan begins to take shape. And a few jaw-dropping revelations pop up along the way. It's an all-out battle of mystic savagery that sets up our next arc, coming at you in March 2023!
Oliver goes to war with Battery while Deacon and Halcyon clash! The Prestige is attacking from all sides as their master plan begins to take shape. And a few jaw-dropping revelations pop up along the way. It's an all-out battle of mystic savagery that sets up our next arc, coming at you in March 2023!
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $3.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Todd McFarlane (A) Brett Booth (CA) Puppeteer Lee
Gunslinger has finally gotten the upper hand against those hunting him. But when Radcliffe creates an uneasy alliance with a mysterious benefactor, Gunslinger may be forced on the run again.
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $2.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Steve Foxe (A) Andrea DiVito (CA) Stefano Caselli
THE NEWEST X-MAN BURNS UP THE SPOTLIGHT!
In a surprising turn of events, Firestar, who had not yet fully embraced Krakoa, was elected to the X-Men at the Hellfire Gala. Her history with her mutant nature is a tumultuous one for many reasons?but her record as a hero is exemplary. Can she wrestle with her past in time to rise to the occasion thrust upon her?
Rated T+
In a surprising turn of events, Firestar, who had not yet fully embraced Krakoa, was elected to the X-Men at the Hellfire Gala. Her history with her mutant nature is a tumultuous one for many reasons?but her record as a hero is exemplary. Can she wrestle with her past in time to rise to the occasion thrust upon her?
Rated T+
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $4.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Jed MacKay (A) Vincenzo Carratu, Michael Dowling, Jan Bazaldua (CA) J. Scott Campbell
From Jed MacKay (MOON KNIGHT, IRON CAT) and Vincenzo Carratu comes one of the most explosive and kick-ass adventures in Marvel Memory! Set against the explosive backdrop of DARK WEB, Mary Jane Watson and Felicia Hardy find themselves thrown into one another's paths and then into LIMBO! But SOMETHING HAS CHANGED WITH MJ! And she's not the only one keeping secrets - Felicia's got a guilty conscience and it's playing havoc with their escape plan!
Rated T
Rated T
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $4.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Mark Evanier, Sergio Aragones (A/CA) Sergio Aragones
The bumbling barbarian Groo has made quite a name for himself, traveling the land leaving a path of destruction and cheese dip. He is either so greatly feared or favored wherever he goes, Groo's earthly reputation causes a Groo deity to arise in the heavens! While Earthbound Groo hungers, his Divine Groo alter ego unleashes chaos!
Plus, Sergio's legendary back cover Rufferto strips return!
o Concludes an epic storyline that began in Groo: Fray of the Gods and continues in Groo: Play of the Gods.
o Sergio Aragonés returns to Groo, featuring beautiful hand-lettering by Stan Sakai!
Plus, Sergio's legendary back cover Rufferto strips return!
o Concludes an epic storyline that began in Groo: Fray of the Gods and continues in Groo: Play of the Gods.
o Sergio Aragonés returns to Groo, featuring beautiful hand-lettering by Stan Sakai!
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $3.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Bartosz Sztybor (A/CA) Miki Montllo
Hailed as the greatest monster slayer-the infamous witcher Geralt is beckoned to the town of Grimmwald. When a strange occurrence stirs murmurs of a werewolf on the prowl, rumors spread about the peculiar arrival of three Piglet sisters. With a grand mystery and a monster to kill, Dandelion may just find the inspiration he needs to write the perfect ballad.
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $3.99
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DYNAMITE
(W) Scott Wilson, David Avallone (A) Hamish Munroe-Cook, Eman Casallos, Mariano Benitiz Chapo, Max Fuchs (CA) Arthur Suydam
Savage Tales is back with four tales of brutality, thrills, and spills! This one-shot features art by her two up-and-coming artists from the renowned Kubert School!
This issue's lineup includes:
"Devil Juice" by Scott Bryan Wilson and Max Fuchs: Draculina finds that to get revenge on an enemy demon, she's first got to go through a wall of... body-builders?
"Crypt Junkies" by Scott Bryan Wilson and Kubert School artist Mariano Benitez Chapo: Vampirella accompanies a reality TV crew to film the opening of a 1,000 year old sarcophagus... with unforseen, bloody results!
Captain Gullivar Jones in "His War Chapter II" by David Avallone and Kubert School artist Hamish Munro-Cook: More mystery from the journals of Gulliver Jones and his strange relationship with the savage world of Mars!
John Carter and Dejah Thoris in "Honeymoon on Mars" by David Avallone and Eman Cassalos: It's a tale of love and adventure featuring the Warlord of Mars and his beautiful mate, Dejah Thoris, on the dying world of Barsoom!
This issue's lineup includes:
"Devil Juice" by Scott Bryan Wilson and Max Fuchs: Draculina finds that to get revenge on an enemy demon, she's first got to go through a wall of... body-builders?
"Crypt Junkies" by Scott Bryan Wilson and Kubert School artist Mariano Benitez Chapo: Vampirella accompanies a reality TV crew to film the opening of a 1,000 year old sarcophagus... with unforseen, bloody results!
Captain Gullivar Jones in "His War Chapter II" by David Avallone and Kubert School artist Hamish Munro-Cook: More mystery from the journals of Gulliver Jones and his strange relationship with the savage world of Mars!
John Carter and Dejah Thoris in "Honeymoon on Mars" by David Avallone and Eman Cassalos: It's a tale of love and adventure featuring the Warlord of Mars and his beautiful mate, Dejah Thoris, on the dying world of Barsoom!
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $4.99
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IDW-PRH
(W) Erik Burham (A/CA) Tim Lattie
Casey Jones may not be souped up with mutagen ooze, but even without ninja skills and a half shell, he holds his own as a hero. So imagine everyone's surprise when stopping a burglary at a top-secret R&D lab leaves Casey imbued with superpowers! Emboldened by his new gift, Casey takes on NYC's criminal element to great effect. The problem is his new powers are wreaking havoc on the city's power grid! Can the TMNT talk Casey into giving up his powers, or will they have to take them by force?
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $3.99
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IDW-PRH
(W) Katie Cook, Jeremy Whitley (A) Andy Price (CA) Amy Mebberson
Celebrate ten years of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic by revisiting the issue that started it all! Ever since their comic debut, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity have been spreading messages of friendship, magic, and fun! Join them at the very beginning of their decade-long journey in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic-10th Anniversary Edition. Reprints #1 and a gallery of all eight original covers. Plus, an interview with My Little Pony artist and writer Tony Fleecs and an all-new short from Jeremy Whitley.
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $7.99
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TITAN COMICS
(W) Charles Ardai (A) Ang Hor Kheng (CA) Sozomaika
THE CLIMACTIC FINAL ISSUE! 2021'S BEST-SELLING NON-PREMIER COMIC!
With weapons expert Joanna Tan, the legendary "Gun Honey," off the grid, recuperating from her last job, a vengeful rival takes her place - and frames Joanna for murder. On the run from Malaysia to Milan, from Montana to Monaco, can Joanna catch up to her ruthless enemy...or will she catch a bullet first?
"THE FINEST KIND OF PULP NOIR." ED BRUBAKER
With weapons expert Joanna Tan, the legendary "Gun Honey," off the grid, recuperating from her last job, a vengeful rival takes her place - and frames Joanna for murder. On the run from Malaysia to Milan, from Montana to Monaco, can Joanna catch up to her ruthless enemy...or will she catch a bullet first?
"THE FINEST KIND OF PULP NOIR." ED BRUBAKER
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $3.99
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Graphic Novels, Comic Collections, Manga, and More
TITAN COMICS
(W) Takashi Okazaki (A/CA) Takashi Okazaki
NEW DIRECTOR'S CUT EDITION OF THE OUT-OF-PRINT CULT CLASSIC BOOK!
FEATURES A SPECIALLY COMMISSIONED COVER AND A BRAND-NEW FOREWORD BY TAKASHI OKAZAKI!
IN A FEUDAL, FUTURISTIC JAPAN, SAMURAI BATTLE TO BECOME NO.1 AND RULE THE WORLD, BUT WHEN HIS FATHER, WHO HOLDS THE COVETED POSITION, IS CHALLENGED AND KILLED, THE YOUNG AFRO SAMURAI VOWS VENGEANCE.
FEATURES A SPECIALLY COMMISSIONED COVER AND A BRAND-NEW FOREWORD BY TAKASHI OKAZAKI!
IN A FEUDAL, FUTURISTIC JAPAN, SAMURAI BATTLE TO BECOME NO.1 AND RULE THE WORLD, BUT WHEN HIS FATHER, WHO HOLDS THE COVETED POSITION, IS CHALLENGED AND KILLED, THE YOUNG AFRO SAMURAI VOWS VENGEANCE.
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $19.99
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OPUS COMICS
(W) Mitch Iverson, Torunn Gronbekk (A) Stefano Martino, Diego Galindo (CA) Frank Frazetta
Frank Frazetta's legendary creation Death Dealer returns to life in collaboration with Frazetta Girls! Critically acclaimed animation writer Mitch Iverson joins world renowned artists Stefano Martino and Luis Antonio Delgado to bring you the first salvo in a major launch of new, related titles featuring characters envisioned by the Master himself! Kur, the cursed barbarian, takes in a woman and child against his better judgmentagainst that of the evil mind inhabiting his helmet, which he never removes. Sure enough, it leads to deadly results as Kur is forced to unleash the Death Dealer once more. Bear witness to the beginning of an entire multiverse of Frazetta's most famous creations!
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $19.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Tochi Onyebuchi, Various (A) Mattia De Iulis, Various (CA) Alex Ross
Captain America soars again in a new era for truth and liberty! The world is finally ready for two Caps, so Sam Wilson picks up a shield once more - and enters a world of trouble! Following a lead from Misty Knight, Sam intercepts a mysterious group hijacking what appears to be an empty train. But as Sam and his partner, the new Falcon, dig deeper, they discover that this plot may be connected to a crucial piece of Captain America history - and, surprisingly, to the nation of Wakanda! But how is Deadpool involved?! To find answers, Sam Wilson and Wade Wilson must team up in Latveria - and you know what
that means! When Doctor Doom learns of the interlopers in his midst, can Cap escape with his life? Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (2022) #0 and CAPTAIN AMERICA: SYMBOL OF TRUTH #1-6.
RATED T+
that means! When Doctor Doom learns of the interlopers in his midst, can Cap escape with his life? Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (2022) #0 and CAPTAIN AMERICA: SYMBOL OF TRUTH #1-6.
RATED T+
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $19.99
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IDW-PRH
(W) Benoit Peeters (A) Francois Schuiten
Roland de Cremer is a young man who has just been assigned to the Center of Cartography in Sodrovno-Voldachia. It's a secluded place that is usually insulated from the outside world. But something is happening out there. Rumors swirl of attacks, assassinations, war, and rebellions bloodily put down. Meanwhile, Roland has fallen in love with a young woman named Shkodra, who the authorities have also shown an increased interest in. She has mysterious markings on her back, tattoos that look like a map. As the threat to her increases, the two flee through deserts, mountains, and swamps. They have only one option for escape: to cross the border. But will they be able to find their way through this land that bears no resemblance to the maps Roland is familiar with and will his desire to save her get them both killed?
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $24.99
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VIZ LLC
(W) Gege Akutami (A) Gege Akutami
In order to thwart the culling game, Itadori needs the help of Kinji Hakari, a third-year who is currently suspended from Jujutsu High. In order to get it, Itadori participates in an underground fight club where Hakari works as a bookie. Meanwhile, Fushiguro infiltrates the fight club and heads for Hakari's base of operations, but another Jujutsu High third-year is using their cursed technique to block his way!
For older teen audiences.
For older teen audiences.
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $9.99
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VIZ LLC
(W) Tasuku Karasuma (A) Tasuku Karasuma
With the activation of the Wide-Range Harmony device, the Extended throughout the city are under C.O.O. Honest's control. But thanks to Suiso's desperate sacrifice, Juzo managed to escape its effects. As Honest prepares to enact the final step in her plan, overwriting the minds of every Extended, Juzo desperately races to stop her. The confrontation will force him to take on the most powerful adversary he's yet faced-himself.
For older teen audiences.
For older teen audiences.
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $12.99
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VIZ LLC
(W) Takashi Shiina, Rumiko Takahashi
Living in the present day isn't easy for Sesshomaru's daughter Towa. She can't remember where she came from, must conceal her mysterious powers, and is either worshipped or feared by the girls she just wants to be friends with. But she has no way of returning to her own time...until the day she is attacked by a demon and transported to feudal Japan.
For teen audiences.
For teen audiences.
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $9.99
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UDON ENTERTAINMENT INC
(W) Yasuki Tanaka (A/CA) Yasuki Tanaka
Hearing the news of the passing of his childhood friend Ushio, Shinpei returned to his hometown in the remote island of Hitogashima to attend her funeral. Little does he know that it is the beginning of a summer full of mystery and horror! No one is prepared for the time twisting adventures ahead that defies life and death!
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $24.99
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Toys & Merchandise
DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Diamond Select Toys release! Get ready for the thunder! The alien wielder of Stormbreaker, Beta Ray Bill, leaps off the comic page and onto your shelf as the newest Marvel Gallery Diorama! Leaping through the clouds, Bill is ready for battle, hammer in hand, with detailed sculpting and paint applications. This piece stands approximately 10 inches tall and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed and sculpted by Alterton!
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $49.99
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TMP TOYS / MCFARLANE'S TOYS
From TMP/McFarlane's Toys. Recreate your favorite scenes from Disney's Avatar with these 7-inch scale action figures! Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing, they feature premium sculpt and deco, and special blacklight-activated biolumniescence! Each figure includes accesories, alternate hands and a collector stand and comes showcased in Avatar Movie window box packaging. Collect Jake, Neitiri, and Miles!
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $24.99
TMP TOYS / MCFARLANE'S TOYS
From TMP/McFarlane's Toys. Recreate your favorite scenes from Disney's Avatar with these 7-inch scale action figures! Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing, they feature premium sculpt and deco, and special blacklight-activated biolumniescence! Each figure includes accesories, alternate hands and a collector stand and comes showcased in Avatar Movie window box packaging.
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $24.99
MEZCO TOYS
From Mezco Toys. 5 Points XL - a colossal addition to the nostalgic 5 Points line with the same fan-fueled fun, but bigger! Godzilla comes to aid humankind in the fight against Hedorah, a microscopic alien life-form that is feeding on Earth's pollution! This monstrous boxed set contains Godzilla, Hedorah in both Final and Flying Form, display bases, and replica buildings to create multiple display options!
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $65.00
ABYSSE AMERICA INC
From Abysse America. It's assassination time, and Koro Sensei has taken on the perfect shape to singlehandedly eliminate all of his competition in the figure world. This Koro Sensei SFC Figure by ABYstyle features the unkillable extraterrestrial and makes a perfect addition to any Assassination Classroom fan's collection.
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $32.99
THE LOYAL SUBJECTS WAVE 2 LLC
From The Loyal Subjects. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Introducing BST AXN XL! Designed for those larger-than-life characters from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles lore to scale up so YOU can re-enact your favorite TMNT story elements with your 1/15-scale TMNT BST AXN collection! The first in the BST AXN XL assortment is this PREVIEWS Exclusive Krang! Standing 8" tall this figure is packed with features such as a snap and release cockpit accessed through the waist, housing the alien Krang in the control pit of his AWESOME robot. Krang comes with an extra set of tentacle arms with ball and pin joints, and Krang's robot comes with several interchangeable hand grips and weapons: an axe, a drill, a laser weapon, a huge katana sword, punching fists, and gripping hands! Krang robot features 31 points of articulation including butterfly joints in the shoulder, and double joints in both elbows and knees for maximum poseability. A must have for the TMNT enthusiast, this fully poseable, killer quality PREVIEWS Exclusive figure is limited to only 3,000 pieces and comes packaged in a cool display window-box!
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $29.99
THE LOYAL SUBJECTS WAVE 2 LLC
From The Loyal Subjects. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Superama is the ultimate collect and display item! This limited-edition PREVIEWS Exclusive Spider-Man Miles Morales Superama Diorama catches the young hero cloaking into his Spider-Man camouflage. Showing off a gorgeous gradient paint feature blending into a crazy cool translucent effect, the bright red detailing on Miles' Uptown Pride Suit combined with the cloaking paint effect really make this character pop! This dynamic rendition of Miles Morales features a cute chibi aesthetic at just over 4" tall, and features a swappable background image that you can mix and match with other Superama Dioramas in your collection. Showcased in Marvel Superama themed window box display packaging, this PREVIEWS Exclusive collectible is limited to only 3,000 pieces, so order today!
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $19.99
HASBRO TOY GROUP
From Hasbro Toy Group. Fans can take their Transformers figure collections to the next level with the Transformers Generations Selects Magnificus figure! Generations Selects adult collectibles are a fan-dedicated line of figures featuring fan-favorite, special edition characters you can't find in the main line. Convert the Transformers G1 figure from robot to microscope and attach the blaster accessory in both modes! Inspired by the original e-HOBBY exclusive Magnificus figure released in 2005.
In Shops: Dec 21, 2022
SRP: $24.99