Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1

SIXTY YEARS AGO, WE ALL HIT THE JACKPOT! Back in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #42, we all got our first real look at MARY JANE WATSON, and sixty years later, we're all still reeling. In that time, she's been a party girl, OTP and even VENOM! To celebrate MJ's storied run, we present three stories of three different MJ eras and an epilogue that points toward the future of the inimitable MJW!

Queen in Black: Venom Unchained #1

EDDIE BROCK: IMPRISONED! Eddie Brock is in prison after a failed bond with Carnage, and the Queen In Black is coming!!! Eddie wants to get back to Venom. But without a symbiote, how will he escape?!

RACHEL'S PICK OF THE WEEK:

What If...? Captain America #1

WHAT IF... CAPTAIN AMERICA WAS REVIVED IN 2099?

CAPTAIN AMERICA's time during World War II ended with him frozen in ice, out of commission for decades. In the 616 , he was revived and joined with fellow heroes THE AVENGERS. But what if he missed the HEROIC AGE altogether? What evils would rise without the Sentinel of Liberty? Find out in this action-packed epic from Marc Guggenheim and X-MEN 2099 legend, Ron Lim!

MEG'S PICK OF THE WEEK:

Chachu #1

1979. Leila, a 19-year-old Pakistani-Canadian girl, stands on the cusp of adulthood, eager to experience the “real world” for the first time. With a head full of Hollywood dreams and a penchant for pulp novels, she ventures to California to connect with her estranged uncle — her "Chachu" — a middle-aged, semi-retired private eye who gained brief fame after marrying the starlet he was initially hired to find. But when Chachu’s wife goes missing once again, the two are forced on an impromptu road trip to track her down — with Leila navigating young adulthood and Chachu confronting his own mortality and regrets.

Inspired by her own coming-of-age experiences in the entertainment industry, CHACHU is the solo writing debut of superstar IMAN VELLANI (Ms. Marvel), a reinterpretation of the classic neo-noir private investigator story brilliantly illustrated by MARIANNA IGNAZZI (EXQUISITE CORPSES) and colored by JORDIE BELLAIRE (Absolute Wonder Woman).

X-Men of Apocalypse Omega #1

SECRETS REVEALED! BETRAYALS. DEATHS. AND A SHOCK ENDING THAT WILL HAVE X-MEN FANS TALKING FOR YEARS!

DAN'S PICK OF THE WEEK:

Power Rangers: Green #1

He’s the last Power Ranger on Earth... but that doesn’t mean he’s alone.

The world we know is long gone. Tommy Oliver has put away his morpher and settled into a quiet life with his strange little family. But one day, an unexpected visitor from his past arrives on his doorstep and challenges him to take up the hero’s mantle once more.

Can he relive the past with this unexpected ally? Will the Green Power Ranger finally return?

Go on an unexpected journey with Power Rangers veteran writer Paul Allor (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe) and up-and-coming artist Gustaffo Vargas (ALTIPLANO, Olympos: Nullhunter), as they explore a reenvisioned future for Tommy Oliver and the fate of the world as we know it!

Masters of the Universe: Genesis #1

Discover the origins of your favorite heroes and villains! In issue #1, we meet Skeletor — a power-hungry demon-mage determined to seize control of Castle Grayskull, conquer Eternia, and become Master of the Universe!

Marvel Tōkon: First Strike #1

YOU'RE INVITED – TO EXPERIENCE THE MARVEL UNIVERSE LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

As MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS makes its debut on gaming systems near you this Fall, don't miss out on this exciting anthology showcasing brand-new high-octane adventures from the MARVEL TŌKON Universe that you won't get anywhere else! From show-stopping brawls to deep abiding mysteries — this one-shot acts as a companion piece to the upcoming 4v4 tag-team fighting game! Uncover secrets and more in this action-packed special!

Fort Psycho #1

WELCOME TO FORT PSYCHO — THE EXTREME ACTION COMIC THAT ONLY STOPS TO RELOAD! From New York Times bestselling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR, Mind MGMT) and adrenaline-racing artist Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun, Manor Black), enter the 40-page first chapter of a powerful new maxi-series stocked with trained killers, secret betrayals, and the long-buried truth about the mission that led them to an off-the-grid island prison with no hope of escape...

Ten years ago, the nation of Singapore sank into the Pacific Ocean. The underground terrorist network known as the Seven Seals took credit for the largest act of terror in human history. In the aftermath, the United Nations created a strike team of highly trained covert operatives with one mission: locate, identify, and eliminate the Seven Seals’ secretive leader. The team’s clandestine affairs were to always remain in the shadows — until their final, explosive confrontation resulted in a large-scale tragedy too bloody to cover up and too tragic to ignore.

Disgraced and disavowed by the governments that trained them, the world’s most dangerous secret agents have been convicted for their crimes and sentenced to serve time side by side in the one place capable of holding them: their old island headquarters, Fort Cyclone — now known in the media by the derogatory nickname “Fort Psycho.”

And that’s where the official story is about to go terribly, terribly wrong...

The Smart Division #1

A dark and modern sci-fi detective series set five minutes in the future. When a mysterious new predictive artificial intelligence program appears responsible for assisting someone in the perfect murder, a pair of unlikely investigators, a chaotic Gen-Z savant and a veteran FBI agent, must hunt down the killer by starting the FBI’s first AI crimes division.

Creator Zack Kaplan (Kill All Immortals, Masterminds, Port of Earth) and Eisner-winning artist John Pearson (In Bloom, The Infernals, The Department of Truth) reunite for the first timesince their fan-favorite sci-fi horror series, Mindset!

Origins of the Hood: Marvel Rivals #1

PARKER ROBBINS' PATH TO POWER!

After watching his family and his dreams fall apart, Parker Robbins decides to take matters into his own hands by attacking Kingpin's empire head-on — only to land in prison with the childhood hero who once inspired him to keep going. As Parker confronts his hero, he realizes what he needs most... and that he'll do whatever it takes to get it. Discover the origin of Marvel Rivals the Hood here!

Fantastic Four: 65 Years of the World's Greatest Comic Covers #1

Celebrating 65 years of the World's Greatest Comics Magazine! Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, Human Torch and the Thing star alongside their closest allies and most frightful foes as every single main FANTASTIC FOUR cover is brought together in a stunning gallery across the pages of a single comic book! That's more than 700 covers illustrated by the industry's finest talents! And in honor of the momentous occasion, creators associated with the FF past and present provide commentary on their favorite covers!

Death Vigil #1

The smash hit series is back! Bad news: You're dead. Good news: You can join a band of Death Knights and help protect the world from necromancers and cosmic horror. The pay's not great, but you'll love your co-workers. So grab your spirit weapon and prepare for battle against the Primordial Enemy — join Death Vigil today!

From critically acclaimed creator STJEPAN ŠEJIC (STJEPAN ŠEJIC, RAVINE, APHRODITE lX, WITCHBLADE, Harleen) comes the exciting return of his creator-owned series DEATH VIGIL! The story of modern-age Death Knights locked in an ongoing war against the ever-growing power of the ravenous primordial Elder Gods. The only catch is you have to die first. Become a corporeal immortal Death Knight, and obtain reality-altering weaponry in the never-ending battle between Good and Evil.

Realligator #1

Witness the hunter become the hunted in the next hair-raising chapter of a groundbreaking, all-new HORROR UNIVERSE from the twisted minds of rising superstar artist and creative visionary Manix Abrera (THUNDERCATS), New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN ‘78), and acclaimed indie horror director Brockton McKinney (REPTCHILD). With an arsenal of top-of-the-line weaponry at his fingertips and a crack team of expert guides at his beck and call, no beast is a match for the man they call The Hunter. That is, until he finds himself face-to-face with an ancient creature deep in the heart of the African Savannah, one thought to be of myth and legend. The hunter will soon find out that no one can withstand the unforgiving jaws of the undead. And no man can escape – The RE-ALLIGATOR!

Gun Honey: 5th Anniversary Oversized Special #1

An incredible oversized edition celebrating the 5th anniversary of the best-selling series. Featuring a glorious display of gorgeous covers plus a look back on the success of Gun Honey with creator Charles Ardai. When a gun smuggled into a high-security prison leads to the death of dozens and the escape of a brutal criminal, notorious weapons smuggler Joanna Tan is enlisted by the U.S. government: find the man she set loose and bring him down!

Pinhead Facsimile Edition #1

Clive Barker’s star of the silver screen leaps to the page in this action-packed issue!

Experience the first appearance of Pinhead in comic book form with this ultimate collector’s item.

Something is amiss in the underbelly of Hell. A mysterious and powerful new foe forces Pinhead to take a journey through time. Best known for tearing people’s souls apart, it won’t be easy for Pinhead to bring down an ancient evil called the Aggregate in this stunning reproduction of the original comic!

From the depraved mind of New York Times–bestselling horror maestro Clive Barker with writer D. G. Chichester (Daredevil, Terror Inc) with illustrations by bold, visionary artist Dario Carrasco (Star Wars, Tales of the Jedi) comes Pinhead’s first-ever solo outing straight out of the cauloid frames of the original Hellraiser films.

If you’ve ever yearned to explore the inner workings of Barker’s detailed Hellscape and how Pinhead and his Cenobites operate within it, then this is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for!

Vampirella vs. Red Sonja: Red City #1

Return to the universe of VAMPIRELLA VS. RED SONJA! Vampirella and Red Sonja are trapped in a melting pot of magic, vampires, and barbarians called the Red City. With the help of the heroic Dyna Might, Vampirella and Red Sonja must work together to escape the city of nightmares and return home.

Written by multi-Ringo and multi-Eisner Award winning writer Chuck Brown and Illustrated by Paulo H. Mel (Transformers: Song of Jupiter, We Wicked Ones).

Dr. Wily #1

Dr. Albert Wily, the (self-proclaimed) world's greatest scientist stars in his own 1-shot adventure! Dr. Wily's ultimate scheme is about to be revealed, with only one thing standing in his way... the annoyingly "heroic" robot known as Mega Man!

The Omega Book #1

The Omega Book has the secrets of the universe in it. All of them. And the priest Brady Parsons has just inherited pages of it from his father. But now, everyone wants that knowledge, they'll do anything to get it, and if the book falls into the wrong hands it will end the world. No, the universe. To stop that from happening, Brady enters a world of science and mystery he never imagined, he'll see and do things that nobody has ever seen or done, and he'll uncover the truth about the amazing things the Omega Book can do, its origins, and even about the father he's hated his whole life.

Hank Howard, Pizza Detective: The Fair Play #1

New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN ‘78, ORDAINED) and world-renowned comic artist David Lapham (STRAY BULLETS) combine their powers to deliver a striking new vision in the fight against crime. When it comes to taking down Hollywood’s worst criminals, Detective Hank Howard works alone. But when two crazed criminals decide to go full Grand Theft Auto and hijack the model for Big Caligula’s shining new fleet of food trucks, all bets are off. For the first time, Hank must team-up with Big Caligula’s Southeast Regional Manager Barb Knox, to recover the stolen whip. Together they’ll go full-throttle in a high-speed pursuit of justice, facing down a barrage of bullets, high-octane explosions, and two pizza perps who are willing to do whatever it takes to get away clean.

Money Shot: The F*ck Offs #1

It had to happen! In the grand tradition of Secret Wars, Crisis of Absolute Proportions, and Battle of the Network Stars comes a massive cosmic crossover! A strange force has returned after millennia to gather the finest champions from across the galaxy to compete in grand games. But there's no fighting here. No, this is THE F%CK OFFS! Some will win! Some will lose! And everyone will come! From the geniuses of debauchery, Tim Seeley, Patton Oswalt, and Garth Graham, comes the horniest arc of Money Shot yet.

UFO Robot Grendizer #1

BASED ON THE 1970S CULT CLASSIC, UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER!

DUKE FLEED'S STORY CONTINUES IN THIS LONG-AWAITED SEQUEL TO THE SEMINAL MAZINGER MECHA FRANCHISE!

The war between the forces of Vega and Grendizer is but a distant memory. But from the confines of space, the RUIN DIVISION emerges with the most powerful Saucer Beast: THE HYDRAGON.

Under siege, pilot DUKE FLEED has no choice but join the fight and reawaken the MIGHTY ROBOT GRENDIZER or risk the world he once fought so hard to protect.

Tank Girl: Summer Love Sensation #1

A Complete, Stand-Alone Story By Creators Jamie Hewlett (Gorillaz) And Alan Martin, Originally Published In Deadline Magazine 1990. Collecting All Four And A Half Episodes - Read The Whole Stupid Story In One Go! Forget The Odyssey, This Is An Idiodicy Of Epic Proportions. Contains Unseen Photos Of Jamie Hewlett Riding A Raleigh Chopper Bike On Worthing Beach, Summer 1990.

Nosferatu Nightmares #1

In 1922 a vision of horror was unleashed upon the world and over a century later its haunting imagery still influences modern horror. This frightful anthology gives today’s authors and artists an opportunity to tap into that primal terror and deliver NOSFERATU vampiric tales inspired by the glorious silent black and white monster that has woven nightmares into our collective subconscious for decades. Join some of today’s most creative horror creators as they pull you into the shadows with gripping tales of terror in this throwback to the black & white monster magazines of the past!

The Accessories #1

Igor, Renfield, and Mrs. Hyde have aided their masters’ diabolical missions for decades, but today is the day they stop being loyal. Today, the real horror walks out the front door. The looming question is…what do they do now? These three discarded servants find each other in the fallout, forming a band of gawky but determined anti-heroes caught between angry villagers, vengeful monster-hunters, and furious former employers. Their survival will take more than just guts; luckily, they know where to procure more.

In a darkly comic descent into revenge and rebirth, the hench finally claim the title they never asked for…THE ACCESSORIES!

Jughead: Piemageddon #1

This is it—the hottest comic of the summer, fresh out of the oven! The incomparable writer TOM KING (of the upcoming Archie movie!) teams up with legendary artist Dan Parent to present one of the wildest events to ever take place in the Archie Universe!

Picture it: Riverdale, some year A.D. What was supposed to start out as a showcase of Jughead’s pie-eating skills morphed into the wildest food fight America—no, THE WORLD—has ever seen. Betty vs. Veronica (kind of), Reggie being... well, Reggie. Hot Dog lounging. Friends turned to enemies. Hearts broken. Crumbs everywhere. What’s to become of Riverdale? And will Jughead ever get to taste a sweet morsel of pie? All this AND a peek at Old Man Archie & Jughead. No matter what your favorite flavor is, this issue has something for you. Have a taste for yourself in JUGHEAD: PIEMAGGEDDON!

Tom Holland's Fright Night: The Witching Hour #1

Welcome back to Fright Night, for real… Charley Brewster, Amy Peterson, Evil Ed, and Peter Vincent, the famous vampire killer are back with a brand new story! Picking up the story following the FRIGHT NIGHT "Senior Year" storyline, the gang has settled into their new "normal". Working in tandum with the mysterious Knights of the Silver Crucifix, they are thrown into the supernatural deep end. Now while the resurrected Jerry Dandrige plots his vile revenge, the friends must face hordes of zombies and a young witch who could be the weapon they need in this fight or something else entirely... Pick up a mallet and a wooden stake and join the hunt for horror with new FRIGHT NIGHT stories right here at American Mythology!

Squid Girl #1

She haunts the aquatic seascape with her mysterious servants, battling mankind's ongoing cruelties with her uniquely incredible Humanoid and Squid genetics!

Safiya Mummy #1

Monster Masters, Dan Parsons & Michael Gordon, delivers their stark grey tone creature feature - Jade Vampyre - in a single glorious issue!

The story originally serialized in American Mythology Monsters is told the way it was meant to be read, in a single horrifying sitting. Beautiful Egyptologist, Safiya Mahmoud discovers much more than even she bargained for when she and her fellow archeologists uncover a long forgotten sarcophagus buried deep in the heart of the desert. After extensive study and examination at Safiya's ultra-modern Cairo research facility, the truth begins to reveal itself about what they have found. What lies in the State-of-the-Art examination chamber is no ordinary mummified corpse, but "Mernheptan: The Plague Giver,"the most evil, reviled pharaoh in Egyptian History. Despite the concerns of her friends and colleagues, Safiya's obsession with the ancient cadaver intensifies. She works day and night in the laboratory, never leaving the mummy's side until the strange supernatural attraction totally consumes her, with unimaginable and terrifying consequences!

Valhallaw #1

Eydis Friggsdottir is an Icelandic attorney and descendent of the goddess Frigg, blessed with the gift of making “unbreakable” contracts. Eydis takes on her most difficult case yet when she is hired to broker a peace treaty between the Norse gods in an effort to prevent a new Ragnarok. ValhalLaw is contemporary fantasy, filled with dark humor and high concept action (plus a bit of legal drama). But at its chilly heart, the book is about family, as Eydis juggles saving the world and rediscovering romance with her (recently reanimated) girlfriend.

Devil's Due Presents: Lovebunny & Mr. Hell #1

Before Seeley’s other famous duo, Cassie & Vlad, there was Beth Bowers and Mr. Hell! Beth Bowers, aka Lovebunny, is a well intentioned but slightly ditsy super-heroine trying to make it in the world, but her side kick/roommate/pet, Mr. Hell, can make things complicated.  This commemorative re-release showcases the original publication of creator Tim Seeley’s Lovebunny & Mr. Hell one-shot through Devil’s Due in 2002, presented in its original black and white format! Featuring brand new covers, as well as upgrades of the classics. 

Punchline and the Vaude-Villains vs. Violante #1

Hero Tomorrow Comics is back as an imprint under Asylum Press! This new issue is loaded with extras to make an easy entry point for all. One of the Vaude-Villains committed a murder in Mexico unbeknownst to the rest of the team. However it’s not so easy to kill a mystic healer and now Violante the Undead has returned with an unquenchable vengeance. This double-sized issue is the comic book brawl of the year! 34 All new pages with a 7 page prequel reprinted from Tap Dance Killer. 

The Escapades of Ponchi Panda #1

Join Inquisitor Ponchi Panda as he navigates the Dreamscape to rid its many realms of Creatures who feed on human emotion known as Nightmares. THE ESCAPADES OF PONCHI PANDA is a tale where Dreams, Folklore, and Reality all collide into one epic saga!

Sight #1

She can see the future and it isn't pretty. Angelina is an amateur boxer cursed with the ability to see events before they happen. Haunted by visions since childhood, isolated and prone to depression, she survives on the margins of society. But when her visions turn apocalyptic, Angelina is forced to confront a world on the brink of collapse. The debut of a brutal and emotionally intense sci-fi thriller. 

Sheryl Locke Holmes #1

Sheryl Locke-Holmes, cousin to the world’s most famous detective, is about to embark on her most daring case yet. As she steps into the spotlight, Sheryl must unravel the mystery surrounding the murder of her leading suspect and learn to work alongside the frustrating Dr. John Watson. The signature comedic style of the Fraim Brothers adds a unique flavor which infuses humor in the classic detective story. It’s a blend of high-stakes suspense and lighthearted comedy as Sheryl Locke-Holmes confronts her greatest challenge.

Rasp vs. Bash #1

From the creator of Pooh Bear Adventures! Downtown Dallas descends into chaos and Glopple Girl faces the unstoppable Metal Mary in a battle that could destroy the city. Just when the fight seems lost, a mysterious warrior named Rasp steps out of the shadows, while the unpredictable hero Bash crashes into the action his own way. As unlikely allies collide and the battle grows bigger and more dangerous than anyone expected, the heroes must work together to stop Metal Mary before the city falls. But while the fight rages above ground, something dark and toxic is beginning to stir beneath the streets, and its arrival may change everything. This is the final chapter of The Glopple Volume 1!

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