This week, Kaptara, a zany space adventure that we are very excited about, begins! There’s another batch of DC’s Convergence titles, and Marvel hyping up Age of Ultron via comics. But that’s not all for this week — there’s the escapades of Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace, and a comic about a sentient, foul-mouthed gun!
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Dark Horse
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Criminal Macabre: The Third Child – Cal McDonald has become undead, and locks himself away. As the desire to do evil consumes him, can he save himself from becoming a weapon of destruction?. Written By: Steve Niles Artist: Christopher Mitten
DC Comics
Single Issues
Convergence Adventures of Superman #1 – The original Superman and Supergirl fight to free their city from Brainiac’s control, only to learn of the terrible fate that awaits Supergirl in Crisis on Infinite Earths. Written By: Marv Wolfman Artists: Roberto Viacava, Andy Owens
Convergence Batman and the Outsiders #1 – The Outsiders have gone their separate ways after a year under the dome. But when OMAC attacks, can Batman reunite them?. Written By: Marc Andreyko Artist: Carlos D’Anda
Convergence Flash #1 – Trapped in Gotham City, Barry Allen must fight on to protect the innocent from a mysterious foe hailing from the Tangent universe. Written By: Dan Abnett Artist: Federico Dallocchio
Convergence Green Lantern Corps #1 – Three of Earth’s Green Lanterns unite to save Gotham, or die trying. Written By: David Gallaher Artists: Steve Ellis, Ande Parks
Convergence Hawkman #1 – Hawkman and Hawkgirl postpone their Shadow War as they fight Anthropomorphic rats and bats. Written By: Jeff Parker Artists: Timothy Truman, Enrique Alcatena
Convergence Justice League of America #1 – With their heavy hitters out of action, Elongated Man must lead the Detroit Justice League against the heroes of the Tangent Universe. Written By: Fabian Nicieza Artist: ChrisCross
Convergence New Teen Titans #1 – The classic Teen Teen Titans take on the Tangent Doom Patrol! Written By: Marv Wolfman Artists: Nicola Scott, Marc Deering
Convergence Superboy and the Legion of Superheroes #1 – Their morale rocked by Braniac’s relentless assault on the dome, Superboy must keep the Legion’s hopes up even as the Atomic Knights attack. Written By: Stuart Moore Artists: Gus Storms, Mark Farmer
Convergence Swamp Thing #1 – Cut off from his life source in The Green, Swamp Thing must struggle to survive in the Dome. Written By: Len Wein Artist: Kelley Jones
Convergence Wonder Woman #1 – Diana finds herself in the clutches of a mad cult, as Steve Trevor enters the fray against Red Rain Vampires. Written By: Larry Hama Artist: Joshua Middleton
IDW
Single Issues
Drones #1 – Two former drone pilots find themselves in surreal circumstances when they find themselves in the world’s first Terrorism-themed hotel. Written By: Chris Lewis Artist: Bruno Oliveira
Empire Uprising #1 – Golgoth is the first supervillain to take over the world. But a year into his reign, can he keep control — and does he want to?. Written By: Mark Waid Artist: Barry Kitson
Infinite Loop #1 – Time Travel adventures and sci-fi shenanigans abound in this new series. Written By: Pierrick Colinet Artist: Elsa Charretier
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Rot and Ruin – Benny, Nix, Lilah, and Chong fight of the zombie hordes in this continuation of the Jonathan Marberry novel series. Written By: Jonathan Maberry Artist: Tony Vargas
Wild Blue Yonder – Humanity has destroyed the Earth’s surface, so the survivors take to the skies, as sky pirates battle over dwindling supplies and new territory. Written By: Mike Raicht, Austin Harrison Artist: Zach Howard
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Beyond Belief #1 – Based on the Nerdist Podcast, this is the story of two upper crust socialites who can see ghosts at a lavish dinner party. Written By: Ben Acker, Ben Blacker Artist: Phil Hester
Kaptara #1 – Captain Keith Kanga and his crew crash land on the planet Kaptara, and must survive, lest the Earth be doomed by their failed mission. Written By: Chip Zdarsky Artist: Kagan McLeod
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MPH – A group of friends discover a street drug that grants them super speed — but when they speed through life, they find themselves in trouble. Written By: Mark Millar Artist: Duncan Fregredo
Marvel
Single Issues
Avengers Magazine #1 – This free comic delves into the background of Marvel’s most famous superhero team, ahead of the release of Age of Ultron. Written By: Various Artists: Various
Avengers: Operation Hydra #1 – Set just before the events of Age of Ultron, Black Widow discovers a deadly plan by a Hydra splinter cell that only the Avengers can stop. Written By: Will Pilgrim Artist: Andrea DiVito
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Wolverines Volume One: Dancing With The Devil – Heroes and Villains find themselves coming together in the battle to control the Adamantium-encased corpse of Wolverine. Written By: Charles Soule, Ray Fawkes Artists: Nick Bradshaw, Various
Others
Single Issues
Mono #1 (Titan) – Mono takes on a deadly mission into the Pacific on behalf of the U.S. Military. Written By: Brian Wood Artist: Sergio Sandoval
Graphic Novels And Collections
Graphic Novels
Ballistic (Black Mask) – A drug addicted, foul mouthed firearm tries to elevate its best friend Butch from Repairman to career criminal. Written By: Adam Egypt Mortimer Artist: Darick Robertson
Captain Ken Volume One (Digital Manga) – The mysterious Captain Ken comes to the aid of a Martian town seeking to depose its corrupt mayor, and native Martians seeking to reclaim their homes. Written By: Osamu Tezuka Artist: Osamu Tezuka
Fight Like A Girl: Learning Curve (Action Lab) – A young girl is sent on nine trials to be granted one wish: to save her terminally ill brother. Written By: David Pinckney Artist: Soo Lee
Haunter (Alternative Comics) – A young woman tries to survive on the run from an ancient evil in a strange, unknown land. Written By: Sam Alden Artist: Sam Alden
Terrible Lizard (Oni Press) – A ferocious dinosaur is brought forward in time by scientists, where it imprints on a teenage girl. But when other monstrosities start coming through time and attacking, they team up to fight back. Written By: Cullen Bunn Artist: Drew Moss
A Town Called Dragon Volume One (Legendary) – When the last Dragon Egg hatches underneath a small, modern day American town, the citizens must band together to survive the new threat. Written By: Judd Winick Artist: Geoff Shaw
Collections
The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage (Pantheon Books) – The Eccentric Polymath and stunning Mathematician team up to use the Difference Engine to fight crime and defend the Empire, for the sake of Science! Written By: Syndey Padua Artist: Sydney Padua
The Death-Defying Dr. Mirage (Valiant) – Doctor Mirage, grieving over her dead husband, uses her abilities to talk to the dead to solve crimes and protect bereaved people like herself. Written By: Jen Van Meter Artist: Roberto de la Torre
Want to see what else is out this week? You can see the full list here – and find out where your nearest Comic Book Store is here!
