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Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 5/22/24

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 22nd!

See all the New Releases for May 22nd here!

Comics

MARVEL COMICS
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #50
(W) Zeb Wells (A/CA) Ed McGuinness
GUESS WHO'S BACK?!
THE GREEN GOBLIN RETURNS in this landmark and massive issue of ASM that boasts not only a double-sized main story but some instant Spider-Man classics by legends and legends to be! The Sins of Norman Osborn have found their way home and Norman shows his true color - green. But is it truly that simple? Spidey and Gobby's brutal fight is one for the ages and you don't want to miss this ending. PLUS! MARV WOLFMAN RETURNS TO SPIDER-MAN! NIKESH SHUKLA tells a story that will stay with you for a long time. And more!
Rated T
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $9.99
PREVIEWS Page #18

MARVEL COMICS
SPIDER-GWEN THE GHOST-SPIDER #1
(W) Stephanie Phillips (A) Federica Mancin (CA) Mark Brooks
TRAPPED IN THE 616...FOR GOOD!

Welcome to New York! Gwen truly becomes a Ghost-Spider when she moves full time to the universe where Gwen Stacy died years ago. But why did she leave Earth-65? Why aren't the other spiders supposed to know she's here? Why isn't she supposed to suit up? And who will get hurt when she does?

Rated T+
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #120

TITAN COMICS
CONAN BARBARIAN #11 CVR A HORLEY (MR)
(W) Jim Zub (A) Roberto De La Torre (CA) Alex Horley
BEYOND FLESH. BEYOND DEATH. BEYOND TIME.
Conan has travelled far and seen much in his legendary journeys, but nothing he has experienced thus far can prepare him for a quest to lands beyond to answer dark riddles of the past.
Unexpected allies await, fierce enemies loom, and the strange power of the Black Stone stirs in THE AGE UNCONQUERED!
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #37 CVR A DELL EDERA
(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Werther Dell'Edera
Years before the foundational Archer's Peak Saga, this standalone story continues the formative look at Erica Slaughter's early days before she became the hunter she is now!

When encountering a species of monster she's unfamiliar with killing, what lessons will this young hunter learn as she faces a foe that could finally outwit her?
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #56

BOOM! STUDIOS
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #120 CVR A CLARKE
(W) Melissa Flores (A) Valeria Favoccia (CA) Taurin Clarke
In this close look at The Solar Rangers featuring acclaimed artist Valeria Favoccia (Stranger Things: Afterschool Adventures), the spreading infection of the Morphin Grid threatens their world in the distant reaches of space.

In a call that feels nearly impossible to make, their leader, the Purple Solar Ranger, must take drastic steps to keep them safe.

However, some unexpected visitors will complicate things...
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #62

DYNAMITE
THUNDERCATS #4 CVR A NAKAYAMA
(W) Declan Shalvey (A) Drew Moss (CA) David Nakayama
With the Sword of Omens broken, and bitter division spreading over what to do with Calica, the ThunderCats are in turmoil - and the time is ripe for Mumm-Ra to strike! Casting aside his diminished appearance, the devil-priest attacks with his legion of mummified Mu'Tants. It's the moment of truth for Lion-O - will he prove himself to be a worthy leader? Or will his youth and inexperience condemn the last survivors of Thundera to their final doom?

Find out in the planet-shaking climax to the first ThunderCats story arc -brought to life by the acclaimed creative team of DECLAN SHALVEY (Old Dog, Hero Killer) and DREW MOSS (Gargoyles: Dark Ages) and adorned with exceptional covers from DAVID NAKAYAMA, LUCIO PARRILLO, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, SHALVEY, and MOSS!
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #97

DSTLRY MEDIA
WHITE BOAT #1 CVR A FRANCAVILLA (MR)
(W) Scott Snyder (A/CA) Francesco Francavilla
NEW SERIES DEBUT from the acclaimed team behind Detective Comics and Night of the Ghoul comes a modern horror classic!
  
White Boats are the mega-yachts that the super-rich use to traverse the globe-floating islands where your every desire can be fulfilled. And getting invited on board one should be a dream come true...that is until the crew traps and transports you to a remote island where secret cults have existed for millennia, working on something called "The Human Project."  Does the White Boat ship you to paradise or sink you into hell on earth?
  
WHITE BOAT reunites Scott Snyder, the visionary writer who redefined comic book dread with Wytches and introduced Batman into a terrifying, cerebral era, with modern noir master Francesco Francavilla for a white-knuckle descent into Lovecraftian maritime madness!
  
For fans of HEREDITARY, THE HOST, JURASSIC PARK & THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $8.99
PREVIEWS Page #290

IDW-PRH
TMNT SATURDAY MORNING ADV 2023 #13 CVR A MYER
(W) Erik Burnham (A/CA) Sarah Myer
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have beaten Mr. Ogg's first game, but he's too genre-savvy to give up that easily! With two more challenges to go, there's still enough time for him to make a comeback. The good guys may always win, but the scheming trickster from Dimension Z has found a catch: what if the Heroes in a Half-Shell aren't the only good guys in the room? The games continue in part two of "The Ogglympics!"
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #217

IMAGE COMICS
COBRA COMMANDER #5 (OF 5) CVR A MILANA & LEONI
(W) Joshua Williamson (A/CA) Andrea Milana, Annalisa Leoni
Mini-Series Finale. The Rise of Cobra Commander! To build an army, Cobra Commander makes a deal with a powerful ally that can't be trusted. Now that's its started, can the Cobra Threat ever be stopped?
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #129

IMAGE COMICS
BLOOD SQUAD SEVEN #1 CVR A FRY
(W) Joe Casey (A/CA) Paul Fry
SERIES PREMIERE
Thirty years ago, they were America's premiere celebrity superhero team. Seen on television, on tabloid magazine covers, scoring million-dollar endorsement deals...they were everywhere!
Now, a new generation takes up the mantle-or perhaps, the poisoned chalice-fulfilling a promise made decades ago: to be the heroes that a fractured America needs!
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #125

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
ARCHIE COMICS JUDGMENT DAY #1 (OF 3) CVR A MEGAN HUTCHISON
(W) Aubrey Sitterson (A/CA) Meghan Hutchinson
In a world overrun with demons, Archie Andrews is on a quest to cleanse Riverdale of all wicked-kind. Harnessing the destructive power of a captive fiend, he will have to destroy corrupted and possessed versions of the people closest to him. Questioning his own morality and forced to make difficult sacrifices, are Archie's efforts truly good, or the work of pure evil? Traverse the most horrifying version of Riverdale yet in the first Archie Premium Event.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #192

MASSIVE
THE FOG #4 (OF 4) CVR A ROSADO (MR)
(W) Steve Ekstrom (A) Marco Fodera (CA) Christian Rosado
Cover by Christian Rosado, best known for his work on Dark Horse's Skull and Bones, as well as appearances on Heavy Metal's Taarna and Dynamite's Vampirella.

THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE IN TERROR.

The final issue of The Fog Returns has arrived. After Machen causes havoc amongst the residents, Andrew hatches a plan with Annie and Casey to get to him and do whatever it takes to end things once and for all.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #185

Graphic Novels, Comic Collections, Manga, and More

MARVEL COMICS
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN BY ZEB WELLS TP VOL 09 GANG WAR
(W) Zeb Wells (A) Joey Vazquez (CA) John Romita Jr.
The Spider-Man event that will rock the street-level Marvel Universe! New York City's super-crime landscape has been a ticking time bomb, and now it finally explodes! What incites the Gang War?! Who hired Shotgun and took out Tombstone? And what, if anything, can Spider-Man do about it? As NYC becomes an open battlefield for a ruthless super-villain conflict, the wall-crawler will need an amazing team. But which side will the injured Tombstone take in this war? And will Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin of Crime, sit this one out? Don't bet on it! The biggest and most brutal battle in Spidey history is about to play out. And if you thought you knew what Madame Masque, Hobgoblin, Beetle or Diamondback were capable of, think again! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: GANG WAR FIRST STRIKE and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #39-44.
Rated T
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $24.99
PREVIEWS Page #91

BOOM! STUDIOS
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS DLX ED HC BOOK 02
(W) Ryan Parrott, Rachel Wagner, Marguerite Bennett, Dorado Quick (A) Marco Renna, Dan Mora, Francesco Mortarino, Moises Hidalgo, Anna Kekovsky Chandra, Giuseppe Cafaro, Brenna Bythewood (CA) Goni Montes
Even the most bitter of old foes will have their enemy status called into question as some of the most epic and mind blowing events in Power Rangers history come together in this deluxe hardcover.
As Lord Drakkon's loyalty remains in question, both the Mighty Morphin team and the new Power Rangers on the scene will have to contend with a dark secret from Zordon's past...one revealing the long-debated true identity of Lord Zedd.
In addition, calamity looms for fan-favorites Andros and Zhane from the hit series Power Rangers in Space. Discover their past growing up on KO-35, their journey to becoming Rangers, and the epic battle that changed their lives forever...
Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), fan favorite artist Francesco Mortarino (Firefly: Bad Company), and others deliver the second volume of intertwined tales that changed the Power Rangers universe forever.
Collects Mighty Morphin #9-16, Power Rangers #9-16, Power Rangers Unlimited: Countdown to Ruin #1, and an all-new 10 page short story from writer Dorado Quick and artist Brenna Bythewood.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $75.00
PREVIEWS Page #71

DYNAMITE
VAMPIRELLA VS RED SONJA TP
(W) Dan Abnett (A) Alessandro Ranaldi (CA) Lucio Parrillo
It's the epic showdown we've all been waiting for- masterfully orchestrated by writer DAN ABNETT and artist ALESSANDRO RANALDI! Both Vampirella and Red Sonja were originally recruited by the Project, a cosmic collection of superheroes sworn to protect all known universes. But Vampirella is now considered a murderous criminal, and she's capable of defeating any hero. Unfortunately for her, Red Sonja is no hero - the result is a universe-spanning, action-packed battle royal from start to finish! Collects issues #1-5.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $19.99
PREVIEWS Page #95

IMAGE COMICS
BLOODSTRIKE BATTLE BLOOD TP VOL 01
(W) Rob Liefeld (A/CA) Rob Liefeld
Bloodstrike is back! A new recruit to the Bloodstrike program is compromised and struggles on a covert mission that puts him on a collision course with his former squadron! Unload the guns and ammo in this action-packed spectacle by Rob Liefeld (Deadpool, X-Force)! Guest starring Brigade and Bloodwulf!
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $12.99
PREVIEWS Page #125

VIZ MEDIA LLC
ONE PUNCH MAN GN VOL 28
(W) One (A) Yusuke Murata
Psychos and Tornado's psychic battle rages on! With Genos's help, Tornado succeeds in rescuing the scattered heroes from their fight against the monsters, allowing her to unleash a devastating attack that warps the city. Although the outlook appears grim, a group of S-class heroes finds the inspiration to turn the tide of battle!
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $11.99
PREVIEWS Page #398

YEN PRESS
ELDEN RING ROAD TO ERDTREE GN VOL 03
(W) Inc FromSoftware (A) Nikiichi Tobita
The third volume of the Elden Ring comedy manga tackles Liurnia!! At Ranni the Witch's suggestion, the Tarnished Aseo heads to investigate Liurnia of the Lakes. Aiming for the Academy of Raya Lucaria, Aseo accepts the mysterious girl Rya's request and reunites with Patches the Untethered. And then, he takes on dragon extermination?!
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $13.00
PREVIEWS Page #414

VIZ MEDIA LLC
HIRAYASUMI GN VOL 01
(W) Keigo Shinzo (A) Keigo Shinzo
At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn't have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future-and he couldn't be happier. Hiroto's breezy attitude isn't easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $14.99
PREVIEWS Page #397

VIZ MEDIA LLC
CHOUJIN X GN VOL 06
(W) Sui Ishida (A) Sui Ishida
After being kidnapped from training camp, Tokio and his friends end up at the Tower of Mourning, home of a creepy choujin named Zora. It turns out she's actually Sora Siruha, the founder of Yamato Mori, and now she wants Tokio's help in fighting the dark future her (possibly false) prophetic visions have foretold. It's all very weird and confusing, and Tokio needs some time before committing his body to her questionable cause. But enormous unhinged monster choujin aren't known for their patience! Can his friends help him escape, or will he be conscripted into Zora's growing choujin army?
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $16.99
PREVIEWS Page #403

Toys & Merchandise

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
FCBD 2024 STAR WARS L3D SHADOWTROOPER 1/2 SCALE BUST
A Gentle Giant LTD release! For Free Comic Book Day 2024, which falls this year on Star Wars Day, May the 4th, Gentle Giant LTD is travelling to a far-away galaxy to bring back... the Shadow Trooper! This 1/2-scale bust of a black-armored storm trooper is made of resin and sits atop a sculpted technological base. It measures approximately 10 inches tall and is limited to only 1,000 pieces. It comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. An FCBD exclusive!
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $200.00
PREVIEWS Page #1006

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
SW RETURN OF THE JEDI DARTH VADER UNHELMETED 1/6 SCALE BUST
A Gentle Giant LTD release! There is still good in him! From the closing scenes of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, this 1/6 scale mini-bust depicts Darth Vader with his helmet removed, revealing the scarred face of Anakin Skywalker! Measuring approximately 6 inches tall, this realistic mini-bust is limited to only 3,000 pieces and comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $130.00
PREVIEWS Page #1027

MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION
BATMAN HUSH POISON IVY MAFEX AF
From Medicom Toy. From Batman: Hush, Poison Ivy joins the MAFEX series lineup! A supervillain who used her beauty and ability to manipulate plants as a weapon, the comic style has been faithfully reproduced! Featuring premium articulation, this 6" scale figure includes Alternate head sculpts, Alternate hands, plus Briefcase and Money accessories.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $119.99

HASBRO TOY GROUP
GI JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES 6IN RETRO DUKE AF
From Hasbro Toy Group. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Duke comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Duke figure contains 10 character-inspired accessory pieces including helmet, binoculars, alternate closed-fist hands, backpack, knife, peg stand, and weapon accessories. Duke was fluent in French, German, and English when he enlisted. Graduated top of his class at airborne school. Broadened his polyglot status in Special Language School focusing on Asian and South East Asian dialects. After running four different Special Forces schools Duke turned down a commission to serve as acting First Sergeant of G.I. Joe.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $24.99

HASBRO TOY GROUP
GI JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES 6IN RETRO SCARLETT AF
From Hasbro Toy Group. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Scarlett comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Scarlett figure contains 17 character-inspired accessory pieces including a crossbow with 4 bolts that store in her quiver holster, interchangeable wind-swept and straight ponytail hairstyles, alternate hands, backpack, knife, peg stand, and weapon accessories. A martial arts expert who started practicing at age 9, Scarlett graduated summa cum laude from two Ivy League universities and went on to excel in training courses at all four branches of the armed forces. A naturally gifted pilot, Scarlett is also proficient in multiple weapons: XK-1 Power Crossbow; Throwing Stars; Garotte; Ka-Bar.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $24.99

FUNKO
MYSTERY MINI DISNEY STITCH IN COSTUME VIN FIG
From Funko. Your favorite alien experiment has gotten into the costume box and is eager to make some mischief as the Lilo & Stitch Mystery Minis! Complete your Lilo & Stitch collection with this assortment of new figures featuring Stitch in an array of costumes. There's Stitch as Cheshire Cat, Stitch as Simba, Stitch as Sebastian, Stitch as the Beast, Stitch as Thumper, Stitch as Gus Gus, Stitch as Dumbo, Stitch as Rajah, Stitch as Pongo, Stitch as Baloo, Stitch as the Beast (clear), and Stitch as Simba (clear with glitter). Vinyl figure is maximum 3-inches tall, varies depending on figure.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $83.88

MEZCO TOYS
ONE-12 COLLECTIVE BATMAN GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT BATMAN MDX AF (N
From Mezco Toys. Feared by the guilty and the innocent alike, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight joins the One:12 Collective! The One:12 Collective Batman is outfitted from cowl to boot in a Victorian era-inspired outfit. His cloak cape features an integrated posing wire and his utility belt can store up to three throwing knives. Three head portraits are included, featuring an unmasked, 19th century Bruce Wayne portrait. Batman takes to the gas lamp-lit skyline of Gotham using his Glider, which features hinged wings that can be spread or collapsed. Taking place in the 19th century, Gotham by Gaslight depicts Batman's debut just as Jack the Ripper arrives in Gotham City. Working with Inspector Gordon, Batman discovers the identity of the Ripper and uncovers the truth behind his parent's death. Each One:12 Collective Batman: Gotham By Gaslight figure is packaged in a collector friendly box, designed with collectors in mind.

*This product is intended for collectors ages 18 and up and is not suitable for children. The product may contain small parts that can be a choking hazard as well as sharp points that can cause injury. The item is not designed for rough play and is considered a display item for collectors.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $120.00

MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION
ROBOCOP MURPHY DAMAGED VER MAFEX AF
From Medicom Toy. Robocop joins your collection as a MAFEX action figure from Medicom Toy! For the first time in the Robocop MAFEX series, we can see Murphy's face. Figure comes with multiple weapons parts and a movable figure stand making dynamic poses possible!
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $139.99

HASBRO TOY GROUP
SPIDER-MAN LEGENDS RETRO SCARLET SPIDER 6IN AF
From Hasbro Toy Group. Bring the iconic characters and looks of classic Marvel heroes to your collection with Hasbro Spider-Man Legends action figures inspired by Marvel Comics! Highly poseable with comics-inspired deco and premium character-inspired accessories, these premium Marvel Legends Series 6 inch action figures are a great addition to any Marvel collection. Each figure comes packaged on an illustrated blister card.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $24.99

HASBRO TOY GROUP
SW VINTAGE 3-3/4IN AOTC JANGO FETT DLX AF
From Hasbro Toy Group. Celebrate the legacy of Star Wars with premium vehicles, playsets, and action figures from Star Wars The Vintage Collection. (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) Inspired by Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, this 3.75-inch-scale Jango Fett figure makes a great addition to any fan's collection. Inspired by the original line, these collectibles feature premium detail and design across product and packaging, as well as collector-grade deco that fans have come to know and love. May the Force be with you!
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $24.99

MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION
TERMINATOR 2 ENDOSKELETON T2 MAFEX AF
From Medicom Toy. The Endoskeleton (T2 Ver.) joins the MAFEX line, from its appearance in Terminator 2: Judgement Day! The Endoskeleton features premium detail and articulation and includes several accessories for a wide variety of display options.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $139.99

HASBRO TOY GROUP
TRANSFORMERS GEN LEGACY CU DLX CHROMIA AF
From Hasbro Toy Group. Unite your favorite characters from across the world of Transformers robots into your collection with the Transformers Legacy United Deluxe Class Cyberverse Universe Chromia action figure! This 5.5-inch Cyberverse Universe Chromia action figure converts between robot and motorcycle modes in 20 steps. Gear up for battle with the included shuriken accessories that also attach as motorcycle wheel hubcaps. The Cyberverse Universe Chromia figure is inspired by the character from the Transformers: Cyberverse animated series and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses. Celebrate the last 40 years of Transformers history with Transformers Legacy action figures. Transformers Legacy opens the portal to a whole new universe of -- More Than Meets the Eye -- bringing together every Transformers generation like you've never seen before. Collect and combine different characters to create your ideal Legacy lineup.
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $24.99






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