Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 5/17/23
May 14, 2023
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 17!
See all the New Releases for May 17 here!
Comics
IMAGE COMICS
(W) Dylan Burnett (A/CA) Dylan Burnett
MINISERIES PREMIERE
ROUND ONE: FIGHT!
Writer and artist DYLAN BURNETT (Ant-Man, Cosmic Ghost Rider) unveils a new prestige comics series sensation, perfect for fans of INVINCIBLE and MURDER FALCON.
Joe, a mysterious new face in Infinity City, has suddenly become the hottest new player at the Round House Arcade. Anyone can challenge him, but no one can win.
But Joe's secret past is about to catch up to him when his most formidable challenge yet rolls into town, forcing Joe to combo his powers with a joystick, his fists...and his fighting family legacy!
ROUND ONE: FIGHT!
Writer and artist DYLAN BURNETT (Ant-Man, Cosmic Ghost Rider) unveils a new prestige comics series sensation, perfect for fans of INVINCIBLE and MURDER FALCON.
Joe, a mysterious new face in Infinity City, has suddenly become the hottest new player at the Round House Arcade. Anyone can challenge him, but no one can win.
But Joe's secret past is about to catch up to him when his most formidable challenge yet rolls into town, forcing Joe to combo his powers with a joystick, his fists...and his fighting family legacy!
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $7.99
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Todd McFarlane (A) Brett Booth (CA) Viktor Bogdanovic
Gunslinger, growing tired of his life in the future, decides to send Spawn a message: Send him back...or else!
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $2.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) James TynionIV, Tate Brombal (A) Antonio Fuso, Werther Dell'Edera (CA) Mateus Manhanini
In the final issue of the third story arc, Jace will have to make a difficult choice between vengeance and rescuing Sunny from the White Masks!
But just as Sunny has to deal with the monster within, Jace unleashes his rage in a more terrifying way than the children have ever witnessed...
But just as Sunny has to deal with the monster within, Jace unleashes his rage in a more terrifying way than the children have ever witnessed...
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Melissa Flores (A) Marco Renna (CA) Taurin Clarke
In the past, Rita retrieves the mysterious Vessel with one of her close allies, who is shocked to discover The Vessel's true identity!
In a chain of emotional events, The Vessel himself will have to contend with where his allegiance will lie in the end. Will he be friend or foe for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers?
In a chain of emotional events, The Vessel himself will have to contend with where his allegiance will lie in the end. Will he be friend or foe for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers?
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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DYNAMITE
(W) Soo Lee (A) Soo Lee (CA) Jae Lee
Disney and Dynamite proudly present Maleficent, Queen of the Forbidden Mountain! Her realm is shrouded in darkness, and evil, and full of all things that go bump in the night. Her soul is cold, hardened by a lifetime of small-minded wanderers seeking to steal her powers to satisfy their mortal greed. Her patience wears thin. Her mystical might grows. It is a matter only of time before she descends the mountain and unleashes her horrible magics upon the powerless people below. A stunning vision of villainy from writer and artist Soo Lee!
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Jed MacKay (A) C.F. Villa (CA) Stuart Immonen
JED MACKAY AND STORMBREAKER C.F. VILLA TAKE THE REINS OF EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES!
The Star. The Icon. The Witch. The Construct. The God. The Engineer. The King. The world is ever in peril, and a new team of Avengers mobilizes to meet any dangers that dare threaten the planet. But when TERMINUS attacks, a new and insidious danger rears its head: one that the Avengers know all too well, and one that comes to them in the most dangerous of guises - that of a friend.
Rated T+
The Star. The Icon. The Witch. The Construct. The God. The Engineer. The King. The world is ever in peril, and a new team of Avengers mobilizes to meet any dangers that dare threaten the planet. But when TERMINUS attacks, a new and insidious danger rears its head: one that the Avengers know all too well, and one that comes to them in the most dangerous of guises - that of a friend.
Rated T+
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $4.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) David Pepose, Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Caio Majado, Travel Foreman (CA) Gary Frank
HULK VS. GIGANTO!
A documentary crew is on the hunt for a monster at the heart of a gamma radiation leak, but they get much more than they bargained for when they end up on Hulk's angry side - and caught in the middle of a brawl between two unstoppable giants, as Hulk battles an unleashed Giganto! Plus: A special preview, exclusive to this issue, of the shocking new direction Hulk is headed in this summer!
Rated T+
A documentary crew is on the hunt for a monster at the heart of a gamma radiation leak, but they get much more than they bargained for when they end up on Hulk's angry side - and caught in the middle of a brawl between two unstoppable giants, as Hulk battles an unleashed Giganto! Plus: A special preview, exclusive to this issue, of the shocking new direction Hulk is headed in this summer!
Rated T+
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $4.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Mike Mignola (A/CA) Jesse Lonergan
One of the last followers of a failing Heliopic Brotherhood of Ra, the unassuming Miss Truesdale, finds herself on the receiving end of Brotherhood leader Tefnut Trionus's final vision. Connecting her life in Victorian London to a young gladiator's in ancient Hyperborea, Truesdale discovers she now has the chance to change the future by altering the bygone past.
Mike Mignola, creator of the Hellboy Universe and artist Jesse Lonergan team up tell an all new, supernatural-horror tale.
o Award-winning creator Mike Mignola with acclaimed artist Jesse Lonergan!
o The beginning of a new Mignolaverse series!
Mike Mignola, creator of the Hellboy Universe and artist Jesse Lonergan team up tell an all new, supernatural-horror tale.
o Award-winning creator Mike Mignola with acclaimed artist Jesse Lonergan!
o The beginning of a new Mignolaverse series!
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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IDW-PRH
(W) Evan Stanley (A) Thomas Rothlisberger (CA) Aaron Hammerstrom
The battle rages on! But how do you fight a city?! Sonic and friends race to stop Eggperial City from expanding, badniks from attacking, and Eggman from... doing whatever it is Eggman does!
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
(W) Ed Piskor (A/CA) Ed Piskor
The media won't leave Brianna Fairfield alone since her father was arrested and identified as the Steel City Cannibal. But what more sinister forces are also following her? Mistress Pentagram and the Red Room Players return in this all-new, four-issue miniseries from Ed Piskor (X-Men: Grand Design)! Splatterpunk never looked so good! As seen on YouTube's Cartoonist Kayfabe!
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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FRANK MILLER PRESENTS LLC
(W) Chris Silvestri, Anthony Maranville (A/CA) Emma Kubert
After opening a mysterious relic hidden within a forbidden tree, Annabeth encounters a group of mischievous forest sprites that upend her world.... while the creatures she stole the relic from make a plan to take back what's theirs no matter the cost.
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
(W) Magdalene Visaggio (A/CA) Craig Cermak
Jinx Holliday is a firecracker and a firestarter. Destruction always follows in her wake. And sometimes weirdos stop her and talk about her "destiny." It's all combined to create quite the aura of mystery around a 14-year-old girl who just wants some pizza rolls, and while her soul might belong to Satan, her heart belongs to the electric guitar. But one day, when Archie and company come looking for her help because Jughead is acting weird, Jinx and her BFF Danni embark on a mission to exorcize Jughead. It's the two BFFs vs. Satan for the good of humanity-or at very least, for Jinx to just be free to be a normal 14-year-old girl who just happens to dabble in necromancy and rock 'n' roll
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $3.99
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Graphic Novels, Comic Collections, Manga, and More
IMAGE COMICS
(W) Todd McFarlane (A) Adelso Corona, Corey King, Ivan Nunes (A/CA) Brett Booth
Dealing with the aftermath of the savage battle against the new Clown and Dakota, Gunslinger finds himself on the run yet again. Now he must come to terms with his new life in the present day-even as revelations from his past threaten to destroy his future.
Collects GUNSLINGER SPAWN #7-12
Collects GUNSLINGER SPAWN #7-12
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $16.99
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Zeb Wells (A) Ed McGuinness, Adam Kubert (CA) John Romita Jr.
Marvel's two most infamous clones are back to take what's theirs! Ben Reilly and Madelyne Pryor have had enough - and they're reigniting the Inferno! And as Chasm and the Goblin Queen spin their dark web over New York City, Spider-Man and the X-Men are not ready for what's coming! If Peter Parker is to survive this supernatural nightmare, he'll have to get through Venom, Chasm, Hallows' Eve and - when he finds himself trapped in Limbo - hordes of demons! But not your typical, run-of-the-mill demons - no, we're talking hellish versions of his rogues' gallery! Can Spidey somehow make it home to rejoin the fight, and stop Chasm and the Goblin Queen?! And how will Limbo change the landscape of NYC forever?! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #15-18, DARK WEB #1 and DARK WEB FINALE #1.
Rated T
Rated T
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $19.99
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BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Greg Pak (A/CA) Takeshi Miyazawa
Every four years, giant sentient robots from outer space come to Earth and bond forever with a brand new crop of Sky Corps Academy cadets.
But this time, instead of a cadet, one mech bonds with Stanford Yu, a young kid working with his mom as a janitor at Sky Corps.
This is the opportunity of a lifetime for Stanford, but first he'll have to earn the trust of his classmates and survive an uncompromising enemy...the Sharg!
Bestselling author Greg Pak (Ronin Island, Planet Hulk) and fan-favorite artist Takeshi Miyazawa (Runaways, Ms. Marvel) bring to life this underdog story as Stanford and the newest team of Cadets and Robos face relentless training, an alien invasion, and the threat of losing themselves and human existence.
They'll realize the true sacrifice that comes with duty and service and what makes a hero in this full collection of Mech Cadets perfect as a jumping on point ahead of the animated series on Netflix!
Collects Mech Cadet Yu #1-12.
But this time, instead of a cadet, one mech bonds with Stanford Yu, a young kid working with his mom as a janitor at Sky Corps.
This is the opportunity of a lifetime for Stanford, but first he'll have to earn the trust of his classmates and survive an uncompromising enemy...the Sharg!
Bestselling author Greg Pak (Ronin Island, Planet Hulk) and fan-favorite artist Takeshi Miyazawa (Runaways, Ms. Marvel) bring to life this underdog story as Stanford and the newest team of Cadets and Robos face relentless training, an alien invasion, and the threat of losing themselves and human existence.
They'll realize the true sacrifice that comes with duty and service and what makes a hero in this full collection of Mech Cadets perfect as a jumping on point ahead of the animated series on Netflix!
Collects Mech Cadet Yu #1-12.
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $24.99
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BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Jed MacKay (A) Ig Guara, Jacques Salomon, Breno Tamura, Kath Lobo (CA) Miguel Mercado
In Ravnica, the Metal Mage reigns as a shadowy dictator, while Vraska, Ral Zarek, and Kaya are trapped and depowered. But despite Ravnica being seemingly unreachable, unlikely help may be on the way!
If Chandra, Niko, and Garruk want to succeed in freeing the former Guildmasters from Tezzeret's sadistic prisons...they'll have to face a challenge that no one could have predicted! And far away... another infamous Planeswalker seeks the powers of fate to make their own...
The fourth arc of Magic from writer Jed MacKay (Moon Knight), artist Ig Guara (Edge of Spider-Verse), colorist Arianna Consonni, and letterer Ed Dukeshire reaches a fever pitch as the Battle of Ravnica reaches it's monumental conclusion!
Collects Magic #16-20.
If Chandra, Niko, and Garruk want to succeed in freeing the former Guildmasters from Tezzeret's sadistic prisons...they'll have to face a challenge that no one could have predicted! And far away... another infamous Planeswalker seeks the powers of fate to make their own...
The fourth arc of Magic from writer Jed MacKay (Moon Knight), artist Ig Guara (Edge of Spider-Verse), colorist Arianna Consonni, and letterer Ed Dukeshire reaches a fever pitch as the Battle of Ravnica reaches it's monumental conclusion!
Collects Magic #16-20.
In Shops: May 03, 2023
SRP: $24.99
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VIZ MEDIA LLC
(W) Sui Ishida (A) Sui Ishida
Tokio and his new choujin buddy Ely are now training to become superpowered protectors of the prefecture. But in addition to having to cram their noggins full of choujin rules and regulations, they have to deal with fledgling abilities that won't always do what they're supposed to...in ways both embarrassing and dangerous!
For older teen audiences.
For older teen audiences.
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $14.99
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VIZ MEDIA LLC
(W) Kenichi Kondo
After a dangerous encounter with a malevolent spirit, Keitaro Gentoga wants nothing to do with the supernatural. Unfortunately for this reluctant ghost magnet, he's stuck helping Yayoi Hozuki, a strange young girl who's intent on capturing Japan's most terrifying ghosts and ghouls.
For older teen audiences.
For older teen audiences.
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $9.99
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TITAN COMICS
(W) Shotaro Ishinomori, Toshiki Inoue (A/CA) Hitotsu Yokoshima
MANGA ADAPTATION OF THE FAMOUS JAPANESE TV SERIES!
AN EPIC ACTION SERIES ABOUT A DEFENDER OF JUSTICE WITH A TWIST!
BASED ON THE ORIGINAL CONCEPT AND STORY BY TOKUSATSU LEGEND SHOTARO ISHINOMORI!
Kamen Rider Kuuga marks the return of a classic manga character adapted for the 21st century that's sure to surprise both new and veteran fans alike.
PERFECT FOR FANS OF POWER RANGERS AND SCI-FI/MECHA MANGA!
AN EPIC ACTION SERIES ABOUT A DEFENDER OF JUSTICE WITH A TWIST!
BASED ON THE ORIGINAL CONCEPT AND STORY BY TOKUSATSU LEGEND SHOTARO ISHINOMORI!
Kamen Rider Kuuga marks the return of a classic manga character adapted for the 21st century that's sure to surprise both new and veteran fans alike.
PERFECT FOR FANS OF POWER RANGERS AND SCI-FI/MECHA MANGA!
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $12.99
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TOKYOPOP
(W) Koikawa
On the first day of summer vacation, Haruto Ogi fell in love with legally blind Shinya Tago. All though they connected immediately, Tago was at first utterly unaware that Ogi had fallen for him. For once, Ogi felt comfortable fully being himself; if his crush can't see him, then he's safe from being judged. A sweet love story about overcoming differences and accepting yourself for who you truly are.
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $13.99
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Toys & Merchandise
DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Diamond Select Toys release! Steven Grant and Marc Spector team up to become the most unusual superhero around - Moon Knight! Based on his appearance in the Disney + Series, Moon Knight crouches on top of an Egyptian column in this approximately 10-inch sculpture. Made of high-quality PVC, it features detailed sculpting and paint applications, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by the Silva Bros., sculpted by Eduardo Trujillo!
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $59.99
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DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Diamond Select Toys release! Unleash the Sinister Six! Electrically powered supervillain Electro joins fellow Spider-foes Kraven, Vulture, Mysterio and Doctor Octopus to continue to build the Spider-Man-hating Sinister Six! Wearing his classic green-and-yellow lightning-bolt costume, Max Dillon charges up his fists as he stands over a pair of moneybags. This approximately 10-inch sculpture is made of high-quality PVC and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Alterton!
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $59.99
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DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Gentle Giant LTD release! The Jedi Knight Bastila Shan became a fan-favorite in the days of the Old Republic, and now she's finally available from Gentle Giant LTD! This dynamic, approximately 10-inch sculpture depicts Shan using her double-bladed lightsaber to slice through a Guardian Droid in the Dantooine ruins. Featuring detailed sculpting and paint applications, it is made of high-quality PVC and comes packaged in a full-color window box.
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $80.00
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DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Gentle Giant LTD release! Don't shake his hand! The droid 0-0-0, a.k.a. Triple Zero, is more than a protocol droid - his specialties include etiquette, customs, translation and torture. A deceptively murderous artificial intelligence, "Trip" is now the latest 1/6 scale, 12-inch Jumbo figure! Inspired by the vintage Star Wars figures of yesteryear, this 12-inch figure comes packaged on a resealable blister card with retro-style card art.
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $80.00
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PURE ARTS LIMITED
From Pure Arts Limited. Pure Arts is proud to present this highly detailed articulated 1/6 scale figure of Colt! One of the main antagonists of Deathloop, the upcoming release from Arkane Studio, Colt includes an assortment of accessories including, 2 fourpounder handguns, shot gun, machete, radio, trinkets, and 6 sets of interchangeable hands. This figure stands almost 12" tall and includes a postcard "Welcome to Black-reef" from the first announcement trailer, signed by the game Dev team on the back!
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $249.00
PURE ARTS LIMITED
From Pure Arts Limited. Pure Arts is proud to present this highly detailed articulated 1/6-scale figure of Julianna Blake (Jules)! One of the main antagonists of Deathloop, the upcoming release from Arkane Studio, Jules includes an assortment of accessories including, 2 Uzi Limp-10, sniper Sepulchra Bretteira, machete, radio, trinkets, and 6 sets of interchangeable hands. This figure stands about 11" tall and includes a postcard "Welcome to Black-reef" from the first announcement trailer, signed by the game Dev team on the back!
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $249.00
GOOD SMILE COMPANY
From Good Smile Company. Edward Scissorhands is joining the Nendoroid series! From Tim Burton's classic film Edward Scissorhands comes a Nendoroid of Edward Scissorhands! He comes with three face plates including a standard face, a smiling face and a doubtful face. Interchangeable parts for his scissor hands are included to display him with shish kebabs on his hands! Optional parts include his impressive cutout artwork from film and a dinosaur hedge background sheet.
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $89.99
HIYA TOYS
From Hiya Toys. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Hailing from another dimension, Judge Death is the undead mass murderer who has declared that all life is a crime! He's as black and white as his grotesque morality: the Black & White variant of the superfiend Judge Death is here! based on the iconic character design and art by co-creator Brian Bolland, as well as the work of artists Cliff Robinson and Garry Leach, Hiya Toys and Rebellion are proud to announce this latest 1/18-scale PVC action figure based on the world of Judge Dredd. This black and white variant of the Judge Death figure features 16 points of articulation and includes a gruesome human heart accessory.
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $19.99
HIYA TOYS
From Hiya Toys. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! He's the madman who appointed a goldfish as his deputy and sentenced an entire city to death for defying his megalomaniacal will, and now he's the newest Judge Dredd Exquisite Mini from Hiya Toys! At 1/18 scale, this Chief Judge Caligula figure features 16 points of articulation and comes dressed in Cal's Chief Judges' uniform, including oversized torso shield and cape. He also comes with a scale model of Deputy Chief Judge Fish encased inside his ornately decorated goldfish bowl, and two swappable heads - one displaying the smug grin of a tyrant, the other an open-mouthed scowl about to deliver a cruel outburst that could easily condemn millions more to death! This PREVIEWS Exclusive figure is one that Judge Dredd fans won't want to miss!
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $19.99
MAX FACTORY
From MAX Factory. From the popular game PERSONA3 comes a POP UP PARADE figure of the Kirijo Group's Anti-Shadow Suppression Weapon, Aigis! The figure features Aigis aiming her machine gun, her beautiful looks and poised demeanor carefully captured in figure form.
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $59.99
TMP TOYS / MCFARLANE'S TOYS
From TMP/McFarlane's Toys. McFarlane Toys Page Punchers brings to market the ultimate action pack of an iconic comic book with 3" scale action figures. Packaged with a single-issue comic, the fully articulated figures are expertly detailed and faithfully channel the character designs from 2D illustration into 3D figural form! Packed with two pocket sized figures based on the Spawn Universe, these figures are based on their iconic comic book look and feature 5 points of articulation to Punch and Kick. Collect Gunslinger Spawn & Auger and Spawn & Anti-Spawn.
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $16.99
HASBRO TOY GROUP