April 2023 Marvel Comic Solicitations

Check out these Marvel Comics titles and so much more. If you’re interested in X-MEN specific titles coming out in April, click HERE for the article. If you’re interested in SPIDER-MAN specific titles coming out in April, click HERE for the article. Moreover, to snag any of these comics, trades, or volumes through Amazon, simply click on the name of the highlighted/underlined series below. Enjoy and God Bless!

PLANET OF THE APES #1

David F. Walker (W) • Dave Wachter (A) • Cover by JOSHUA Cassara

VARIANT COVER BY SALVADOR LARROCA

VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY SALVADOR LARROCA

VARIANT COVER BY YANICK PAQUETTE

VARIANT COVER BY MIKE MCKONE

VARIANT COVER BY LOGAN LUBERA

REMASTERED VARIANT COVER BY GEORGE TUSKA

WINDOWSHADES VARIANT COVER BY TBA

BLANK VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE

DAVID F. WALKER & DAVE WACHTER BRING PLANET OF THE APES BACK TO MARVEL COMICS IN SPECTACULAR STYLE!

A new era of apes kicks off with part 1 of “Devolution”! The ALZ-113 virus has rampaged across planet Earth, and humanity is crumbling. While well-meaning researchers hunt for a cure, a fanatical group of humans has their own solution: Kill all apes. Peacekeeper Juliana Tobon is one of the few willing to stand against them, but the crisis is spreading, and soon apes will witness the true depths of human cruelty… Eisner-winning writer David F. Walker (Luke Cage, Bitter Root) joins forces with artist Dave Wachter (Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon, Star Wars: The High Republic – Trail of Shadows) on one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises in history!

40 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #1

Collin Kelly & JACKSON LANZING (W) • Kev Walker (A)

Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO

Variant Cover by DERRICK CHEW • Virgin Variant Cover by DERRICK CHEW

Infinity Saga Phase 3 Variant Cover by AARON KUDER

Variant Cover by KAEL NGU • Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG

Timeless Doctor Doom Virgin Variant Cover by Alex Ross

Timeless Doctor Doom Virgin Sketch Variant Cover by Alex Ross

GROOTFALL VARIANT COVER BY TBA • MOVIE VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE

WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY?

One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other!

40 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

ROCKET RACCOON: MARVEL TALES #1

Written by BILL MANTLO

Penciled by MIKE MIGNOLA

Cover by NICK BRADSHAW

VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY NICK BRADSHAW

The fiery furball known as Rocket Raccoon shows he has what it takes to one day be a Guardian of the Galaxy as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with MARVEL TALES! This anthology series shines a spotlight on fan-favorite characters, features timeless stories and highlights some of Marvel’s most impressive talent from the past eight decades! In ROCKET RACCOON (1985) #1-4, acclaimed writer Bill Mantlo teamed with superstar-in-waiting Mike Mignola to present Rocket’s first solo adventure as Guardian of the Keystone Quadrant! When Rocket’s girlfriend Lylla is kidnapped by the mercenary Blackjack O’Hare and held captive by Lord Dyvyne, one of the most powerful creatures on Halfworld, it’s up to the galaxy’s deadliest weapons expert to go in – guns blazing – and save the day!

104 PGS./Rated T …$7.99

ADAM WARLOCK: STRANGE TALES #178 FACSIMILE EDITION

Written by JIM STARLIN

Penciled by JIM STARLIN

Cover by JIM STARLIN

Witness the power of Warlock! Presenting the first chapter in cosmic maestro Jim Starlin’s sprawling saga of the enigmatic Adam Warlock – and his dark side, the malevolent Magus! Warlock was an artificial entity created on Earth to be the perfect man; he went on to travel the stars and harness the power of the cosmic Soul Gem! But when a desperate woman comes to Adam Warlock for aid, will he protect her from the religious fanatics of the Universal Church of Truth or fall to the might of its towering warrior, Borgia? The Church worships the ultimate force that is the Magus – and when Adam learns the truth about him, nothing will ever be the same! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting STRANGE TALES (1975) #178.

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

WARLOCK: REBIRTH #1 (OF 5)

Ron Marz (W) • Ron Lim (A/C)

Variant Cover by JIM CHEUNG

Howard the Duck Variant Cover by RON LIM • Variant Cover by Alan Davis

TIMELESS THANOS VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

TIMELESS THANOS VIRGIN SKETCH VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

Adam Warlock was created to be the perfect human specimen. Since then, Adam has gone on to be a cosmic savior, defending the galaxy from the likes of Thanos, the Universal Church of Truth and the Magus. But what will happen when the next evolution of Warlock emerges? Someone who is stronger, faster and smarter than Adam? Don’t miss this untold story of Adam Warlock and the Infinity Watch as Ron Marz and Ron Lim (SILVER SURFER: REBIRTH) introduce a new character that will forever impact Warlock’s legacy!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: BANE OF BLASTAAR #1

RALPH MACCHIO (W) • Davide Tinto (A) • Cover by TODD NAUCK

Marvel Anatomy Variant Cover also available • Variant cover by Mateus Manhanini

Blastaar is back and has launched a new inquisition to take over the galaxy! The Guardians must act fast if they hope to stop him! But it looks like this found family is having problems of their own. Can the Guardians get it together before it’s too late? Don’t miss out on this classic Guardians of the Galaxy tale!

32 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ …$3.99

ALIEN #1

Declan Shalvey (W) • Andrea Broccardo (A) • Cover by DIKE Ruan

VARIANT COVER BY GABRIELE DELL’OTTO • VARIANT COVER BY DECLAN SHALVEY

VARIANT COVER BY ALEX MALEEV • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX MALEEV

SUPERSTARS DECLAN SHALVEY & Andrea Broccardo TAKE ALIEN TO BONE-CHILLING NEW DEPTHS!

Scientist Batya Zahn will do just about anything to get her family off the icy moon where they’ve been conducting research on water conservation. But there’s more than glacial springs to find in this forgotten corner of the galaxy. When they discover an extraordinary organism buried in the ice, it won’t take long for tensions to heat up. What is hidden in the snow comes forth in the thaw…and no one will be welcoming this spring. A new era of Alien starts here!

40 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE OMEGA #1

JASON AARON (W) • JAVIER GARRON, AARON KUDER, JIM TOWE, IVAN FIORELLI AND MORE! (A) COVER BY AARON KUDER • Variant Cover by STEVE SKROCE

MARVEL ICON VARIANT COVER BY STEFANO CASELLI

TIMELESS GALACTUS VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

TIMELESS GALACTUS VIRGIN SKETCH VARIANT COVER BY ALEX RO

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: THE FINAL CHAPTER!

The grand, oversized finale of the most epic battle in the history of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Along with being the final issue of Jason Aaron’s five-year AVENGERS run, this features an all-star cavalcade of artists, a veritable smorgasbord of Avengers and a few last emotional gut punches in the Mighty Marvel Manner.

72 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ …$7.99

AVENGERS: WAR ACROSS TIME #4 (Of 5)

PAUL LEVITZ (W) • ALAN DAVIS (A/C)

Stormbreakers Variant Cover by CHRIS ALLEN

Variant Cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

The king of the dwarfs has Mjolnir and the Lava Men are ready to erupt from beneath the earth! While the Avengers are all that stand between Earth and a fiery doom, Kang is picking the perfect moment to strike again.

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

AVENGERS BEYOND #2 (OF 5)

DEREK LANDY (W) • GREG LAND (A/C) • Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

VARIANT COVER BY TBA

  • As violence tears New York apart, and ordinary citizens become crazed, super-powered thugs with nothing but wanton destruction on their minds, Janet Van Dyne – A.K.A. the wonderfully winsome Wasp – fights to save not only the lives of her fellow heroes, but also a friendship. Which is not easy when that particular friend is trying to bash her head in.
  • Join us for a story of nonstop action and relentless adventure that dares to ask the big questions, such as: How much punching is too much punching? The answer may surprise you.*
  • *But it probably won’t.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

HELLCAT #2 (OF 5)

CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL (W) • ALEX LINS (A) • Cover by PERE PÉREZ

Variant Cover by PABLO VILLALOBOS • Variant Cover by CHRISSIE ZULLO

Variant Cover by PHIL NOTO

HELLCAT has been accused of murdering her new love, but as she seeks to clear her name, the mystery only deepens with the SLEEPWALKER on the scene! As her investigation continues, Patsy uncovers even more bizarre layers to the crime…and a far greater evil than she could have ever imagined lurking in the shadows!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

COSMIC GHOST RIDER #2

STEPHANIE PHILLIPS (W) • JUANN CABAL (A) • Cover by VALERIO GIANGIORDANO

Variant Cover by MARIA WOLF • Variant Cover by JUNGGEUN YOON

STORMBREAKERS VARIANT COVER BY MARTIN COCCOLO

There are now TWO Cosmic Ghost Riders. One is the reclusive Frank Castle, living on a remote alien planet. And the other is a ruthless assassin causing violent havoc across the universe. When the bounty hunter Starstalker comes looking to collect Frank for his counterpart’s crimes, Frank is forced to suit up once more – and solve the mystery of his new dual existence.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

DOCTOR STRANGE #2

JED MACKAY (W) • PASQUAL FERRY (A) • Cover by ALEX ROSS

Variant Cover by LEE GARBETT

Variant Cover by Alex Maleev

Stormbreakers Variant Cover by LUCAS WERNECK

An unending sleeping sickness has struck the children of Bleecker Street! There can only be one culprit behind this attack. It’s up to Doctor Strange and Clea to travel into the Dream Dimension to confront their old foe, Nightmare. But all is not what they seem…and what they discover will shock them!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

I AM IRON MAN #2 (OF 5)

MUREWA AYODELE (W) • DOTUN AKANDE (A/C)

WAR MACHINE VARIANT COVER BY VALERIO GIANGIORDANO

AYODELE and AKANDE continue their tour through IRON MAN’s history in the second issue of this 60th Anniversary celebratory series. Set during ARCHIE GOODWIN’s classic era of Iron Man comics, Iron Man finds himself at the bottom of the ocean. It’s dark down there, the pressure is maddening and giant sharp teeth stalk the shadows. How will Iron Man survive when nature itself wants him dead? Every issue of I AM IRON MAN is ideal for new readers and is a jumping-on point!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

MIRACLEMAN: MARVEL TALES #1

MICK ANGLO & THE ORIGINAL WRITER (W)

DON LAWRENCE, GARRY LEACH, STEVE DILLON, ALAN DAVIS & PAUL NEARY (A)

Cover by ALAN DAVIS • VIRGIN VARIANT Cover by ALAN DAVIS

Variant Cover by ALEX ROSS

One of the most celebrated characters in comic book history takes center stage! In classic British tales from MIRACLEMAN (1985) #1, WARRIOR #1-11, MARVELMAN SPECIAL #1 and A1 (1989) #1 — restored and refreshed in the pages of MIRACLEMAN (2014) #1-4 — a long-forgotten legend lives again with the magic word KIMOTA! Middle-aged reporter Michael Moran always knew he was meant for something more. When an unexpected series of events leads him to reclaim his destiny, the heroic Miracleman is reborn! But Miracleman’s return threatens to unravel Moran’s life! Pushing the concept of the super hero to its logical conclusion, MIRACLEMAN is nothing short of a revelation and forty years later stands as one of the influential works in the comic book artform. Now, relive the first groundbreaking 1980s adventures that captured lightning in a bottle — or experience them for the first time!

120 PGS./Mature …$9.99 (POLYBAGGED)

CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY #11

COLLIN KELLY & JACKSON LANZING (W) • CARMEN CARNERO (A/C)

Variant Cover by FRANCESCO MANNA

TIMELESS M.O.D.O.K. VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

TIMELESS M.O.D.O.K. VIRGIN SKETCH VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

PRELUDE TO COLD WAR!

Captain America and the new Invaders may be free from M.O.D.O.C.’s mind control, but they are not yet guaranteed their lives, and with the battle nearly won, the Outer Circle have arrived on the ground to collect their prize. It’s up to Steve Rogers to wrestle victory from the Power and finally end the Outer Circle’s invasion of Manhattan — but choices made at this critical point will alter Steve’s understanding of friendship and the stakes of his fight against the Outer Circle for good.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

CAPTAIN AMERICA: COLD WAR ALPHA #1

COLLIN KELLY, JACKSON LANZING & TOCHI ONYEBUCHI (W) • Carlos Magno (A)

Cover by PATRICK GLEASON • VARIANT COVER BY DANIEL ACUÑA

VARIANT COVER BY MARCO CHECCHETTO

INFINITY SAGA PHASE 3 VARIANT COVER BY STEVE MCNIVEN

TIMELESS BARON ZEMO VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

TIMELESS BARON ZEMO VIRGIN SKETCH VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

MARVEL ICON VARIANT COVER BY STEFANO CASELLI

THE REVOLUTION STARTS HERE: COLD WAR – PART ONE!

Bucky Barnes is the Outer Circle’s New Revolution, and he has enacted his deadliest move yet — an alliance with Sam Wilson’s nemesis, the White Wolf. When Steve Rogers’ adopted son, Ian, A.K.A. Nomad, is abducted by someone Steve thought was a friend, he suspects Bucky’s hand at work and calls upon the people who know Ian best — Sam Wilson, Sharon Carter and Misty Knight — to help him get to the bottom of the attack. Has Bucky finally gone too far? Why has Nomad been taken, and what does it have to do with a portal to Dimension Z opening over a secret battleground in Alaska? The Symbol of Truth and the Sentinel of Liberty reunite for a pulse-pounding crossover event that will make them question everything they believe in…and each other.

40 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ …$4.99

CAPTAIN AMERICA: SYMBOL OF TRUTH #12

TOCHI ONYEBUCHI (W) • R.B. SILVA (A/C)

VARIANT COVER BY RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

STORMBREAKERS VARIANT COVER BY C.F. VILLA

COLD WAR – PART TWO!

White Wolf has used the power granted him by Bucky Barnes to take control of Dimension Z and unleash its creatures onto the Captains America. Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers are prepared to fight their way through the onslaught, but the Outer Circle has more stakes in this fight than our heroes realize. Can Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers agree on their priorities before they fall to this new threat? And what exactly does Bucky Barnes intend to do to Ian Rogers?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

CAPTAIN AMERICA: UNFORGIVEN #1

TIM SEELEY (W) • SID KOTIAN (A) • Cover by KYLE HOTZ

Variant Cover by E.M. GIST

CAPTAIN AMERICA…VAMPIRE HUNTER?

The FORGIVEN have lost their way — defeat after defeat has made them bitter and bloodthirsty…and they’re starting to like it! Can CAPTAIN AMERICA bring them back into the light? Or will they give in to their darker natures? Witness the thrilling conclusion to the UNFORGIVEN saga…if you dare!

40 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ …$4.99

SILVER SURFER: GHOST LIGHT #3 (OF 5)

JOHN JENNINGS (W)  VALENTINE DE LANDRO (A)

Cover by TAURIN CLARKE

Variant Cover by Ken Lashley

Surfer and Ghost Light are caught in the crossfire between the Stranger and A.I.M.! But what do these villainous forces want from our heroes? And why do they look so different? Get ready for a modern twist on these classic Marvel villains!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

CLOBBERIN’ TIME #2 (OF 5)

STEVE SKROCE (W) • STEVE SKROCE (A/C)

Variant Cover by LEONARDO ROMERO

The THING travels to Krakoa for a symposium on the Mutant and Superhuman Interconnection. While there, he teams up with Wolverine and is confronted by the mysterious plunderer from issue #1 — and the table is set for a battle for all creation and possibly Ben Grimm’s greatest adventure.

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

FANTASTIC FOUR #6

RYAN NORTH (W) • IVAN FIORELLI (A) • Cover by ALEX ROSS

VARIANT COVER BY KAARE ANDREWS

TIMELESS ANNIHILUS VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

TIMELESS ANNIHILUS VIRGIN SKETCH VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

The Fantastic Four have been restored to their correct dimension and orientation, but they don’t know that some microscopic invaders, immune to all predators on Earth, have come along for the ride!

What happens when the Fantastic Four accidentally threaten all life on the planet? Well, they try to fix it. But what happens when they can’t?

I’ll tell you what happens: Sue and Johnny team up to pull off their most audacious stunt yet and maybe, just maybe, save us all. Meanwhile, Ben, Alicia and Reed have to convince a skeptical world that what they’re doing is worth it…

Plus: Doctor Octopus is in this one! Only for a little bit, because, come on — he’s going up against the FANTASTIC FOUR. It’s gonna be a short fight.

OR IS IT???

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

WASP #4 (OF 4)

AL EWING (W) • KASIA NIE (A)

Cover by TOM REILLY

Just when it seems like Janet and Nadia Van Dyne might lose a mental and physical battle against the Creature from Kosmos, an unlikely ally returns to remind them where real strength comes from. With enemies old and new aligned against them, Janet and Nadia must tap into the best parts of themselves to win — and to define the true legacy of the Wasp.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

BLOODLINE: DAUGHTER OF BLADE #3 (OF 5)

DANNY LORE (W)

KAREN S. DARBOE (A/C)

Variant Cover by STEPHANIE HANS

Variant Cover by R1C0

TWO BLADES ARE BETTER THAN ONE!

BRIELLE BROOKS has wanted to meet her father forever…but it’s safe to say her first encounter with BLADE didn’t go as anticipated! As the supernatural world learns about the new vampire hunter on the scene and threats mount, this daddy-daughter Daywalker duo will have to figure out who they want to be to one another — before it’s too late!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

SCARLET WITCH #4

STEVE ORLANDO (W) • SARA PICHELLI (A) • Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

Variant Cover by JEEHYUNG LEE • Virgin Variant Cover by JEEHYUNG LEE

TIMELESS MAGNETO VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

TIMELESS MAGNETO VIRGIN SKETCH VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

BATTLE FOR BLOOD!

The Scarlet Witch’s shopkeeper, Darcy Lewis, has a secret — and when the consequences of that secret result in the annihilation of Wanda’s shop, Wanda Maximoff must choose between protecting her new life or saving her friend’s. SCARLET WITCH faces SCYTHIA, leader of the Bacchae, in a battle to answer the question: What does it mean to enact justice?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #5

GERRY DUGGAN (W) • JUAN FRIGERI (A) • Cover by KAEL NGU

Connecting Variant Cover by BOB LAYTON • Variant Cover by Phil Noto

Stormbreakers Variant Cover by FEDERICO VICENTINI

Tony Stark is at the end of his ropes, so for support, he turns to…Emma Frost?! Will she help Tony overcome the attacks from his new foe, Feilong? Or will the White Queen leave Tony frozen in his tracks?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

SHE-HULK #12

RAINBOW ROWELL (W) • ANDRÉS GENOLET (A) • Cover by JEN BARTEL

Variant Cover by ADAM HUGHES

WOMEN OF MARVEL VARIANT COVER BY ELENA CASAGRANDE

VARIANT COVER BY JEEHYUNG LEE • VIRIGN VARIANT COVER BY JEEHYUNG LEE

She-Hulk reaches the landmark 175th issue!

Not only does She-Hulk find herself face-to-face with the brand-new villain, Scoundrel, but she also puts her whole law practice in danger!

All this, plus bonus stories that will have people talking!

40 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

HULK #14

RYAN OTTLEY (W) • RYAN OTTLEY (A/C)

Variant Cover by NIC KLEIN • Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG

TIMELESS ABOMINATION VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

TIMELESS ABOMINATION VIRGIN SKETCH VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

“HULK PLANET” FINALE — TITAN IS UNLEASHED!

Titan is now in control, and his endless rage will lead to the destruction of Hulk Planet. Within the remaining fragments of the Mind Palace, Bruce Banner must reckon with the harm he has inflicted on the Hulk if either of them are to have any chance of regaining control and saving the planet.

But Bruce knows better than anyone that once a part of the Hulk has unlocked itself, there’s no closing that door ever again…

Surprise revelations and shocking twists abound in Ryan Ottley’s mind-blowing “Hulk Planet” finale!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

MONICA RAMBEAU: PHOTON #5 (OF 5)

EVE L. EWING (W) • LUCA MARESCA (A)

Cover by LUCAS WERNECK

Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON

IS THIS THE END FOR MONICA RAMBEAU?

Monica is pretty sick of navigating topsy-turvy fractured realities and their strange denizens — who keep insisting she’s the problem! Unfortunately, the only way out is by doing the one thing she wants to do least: Look inward…

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR #5 (OF 5)

Jordan Ifueko  (W) • Alba Glez (A)

Cover by Ken Lashley

MARVEL ICON VARIANT COVER BY

STEFANO CASELLI

An epic final showdown!

Moon Girl and the SAD SAKs have one chance to stop OMG Olivia before she takes over the other Inhumans — and their teammate Tasha — for good. And to do that, they have to bring the fight to influencer Olivia at an exclusive gala. Lunella can handle dressing to the nines and teaching a dinosaur table manners, but can she save her new friends before they’re forced to turn on her?

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

THOR #33

Torunn Grønbekk (W) • NIC KLEIN (A/C) • Variant Cover by JEFFREY BROWN

MARVEL ICON VARIANT COVER BY STEFANO CASELLI

TIMELESS LOKI VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

TIMELESS LOKI VIRGIN SKETCH VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

All roads lead to…Doom!

The time storm threatens all of existence past, present and future! While Doctor Doom hunts for Bor’s weapon, which will allow him to claim Latveria, Earth and the whole of the universe as his own, Thor and Jane Foster hunt for Doom — deep in the past. But what IS the weapon Bor created? And with Doom hell-bent on controlling free will itself, what does that spell for Thor’s sister Laussa, trapped in time between the present and the future?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

PUNISHER #11

JASON AARON (W)

JESÚS SAIZ & PAUL AZACETA (A)

Cover by JESÚS SAIZ

Variant Cover by MATTEO SCALERA

Frank Castle has finally embraced the role of Fist of the Beast, the High Slayer of the world’s most powerful clan of murderers, the Hand. And the rest of the Marvel Universe has taken notice. If Frank really wants to end his war once and for all, he’s going to have to fight his way through some old familiar faces.

40 PGS./Parental Advisory …$4.99

JOE FIXIT #4 (OF 5)

PETER DAVID (W) • YILDIRAY ÇINAR (A)

Cover by CULLY HAMNER

Variant Cover by RIAN GONZALES

The fan-favorite Hulk persona known as Joe Fixit faces off against some of the most deadly villains in Spider-Man’s history! Kingpin has put the “force” back in “enforcer” now that Joe Fixit is under his control. And after calling in a cavalry of New York troublemakers to threaten casino owners all across the Vegas Strip, it seems like Kingpin will be able to take over Las Vegas after all. It’s up to Spider-Man to drag Bruce Banner back to his senses — and stop the parade of his worst enemies from New York from leveling Vegas to the ground!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

MOON KNIGHT #22

JED MACKAY (W) • ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO (A) • COVER by STEPHEN SEGOVIA

Variant Cover by TOM REILLY

TIMELESS KINGPIN VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

TIMELESS KINGPIN VIRGIN SKETCH VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS

The Were-Woman hunts! Tigra sets her sights on the Midnight Man, stalking her prey across the concrete jungle, while Moon Knight pursues new leads in a mystery that raises new questions with every answer!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

GHOST RIDER #13

BENJAMIN PERCY (W) • Cory Smith (A) • Cover by BJÖRN BARENDS

Unlucky 13 Variant by Michael Walsh • Variant Cover by BOSSLOGIC

KETCH’S KEEPER!

Another Ghost Rider is on the loose, leaving behind a wake of fiery destruction and brutality beyond measure! Is Danny Ketch to blame? Or will the clues lead Johnny Blaze and Talia Warroad to something even more sinister?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

DAREDEVIL #10

CHIP ZDARSKY (W) • MARCO CHECCHETTO (A) • COVER BY MARCO CHECCHETTO

VARIANT COVER BY KEVIN EASTMAN

A TURNING POINT!

With Elektra at his side, Matt Murdock has launched his most ambitious campaign against injustice EVER, but as recent explosive and destructive events have unfolded, he has found himself more and more isolated — and with fewer allies than ever before…

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

PREDATOR #2

Ed Brisson (W) • NETHO DIAZ (A) • Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli

Variant Cover by GEOFF SHAW • Variant Cover by TBA

THE PREDATORS BECOME PREY!

The Yautja dumped an army of trained soldiers on their preserve planet for the sheer sport of hunting them. Most are already dead, no match for one of the universe’s most fearsome races. But one of the Yautja “guests” wasn’t invited… Theta Berwick is back and still hell-bent on revenge, and her kill count is climbing. Ed Brisson’s mad epic continues with show-stopping art by Netho Diaz!

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

STAR WARS: DARTH VADER – BLACK, WHITE AND RED #1

JASON AARON, PEACH MOMOKO & Torunn Grønbekk (W) • PEACH MOMOKO & MORE! (A)

COVER BY Alex Maleev • VARIANT COVER BY Gabriele Dell’Otto

VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY GABRIELE DELL’OTTO

VARIANT COVER BY Jim Cheung • VARIANT COVER BY Kaare Andrews

THE DARK LORD OF THE SITH LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE!

  • Following the successful black, white and red series produced by Marvel Comics, DARTH VADER now takes the spotlight for tales of terror by some of the industries most talented creators!
  • PEACH MOMOKO will spin a story only she can bring to life!
  • PLUS, the return of JASON AARON to the world of STAR WARS with Part One of his Vader tale spanning all four issues!

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

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STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #8

CAVAN SCOTT (W) • ANDREA BROCCARDO (A) • Cover by RAFAEL DE LATORRE

Variant Cover by MARGUERITE SAUVAGE • Variant Cover by MICO SUAYAN

TERROR ON THE DUNES OF BLOOD!

One Jedi lies dying in Jedha’s frozen desert, and another is missing. Can Vildar, Matty and Tey escape the siege of Enlightenment in time to save them both? And all the time, the Leveler waits in the shadows, desperate to feed. Plus, the identities of the mysterious raiders are revealed.

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

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STAR WARS: HIDDEN EMPIRE #5 (OF 5)

CHARLES SOULE (W) • STEVEN CUMMINGS (A) • Cover by PAULO SIQUEIRA

Connecting Variant Cover by STEVEN CUMMINGS

Travel Variant Cover by DAVID LOPEZ • Battle Variant Cover by DECLAN SHALVEY

CHAOS REIGNS!

The epic conclusion to the trilogy begun with WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS and CRIMSON REIGN! At last, Qi’ra will reveal herself to the Sith. At last, she will have her revenge.

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

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STAR WARS: YODA #6

JODY HOUSER  (W) • LUKE ROSS  (A)

Cover by PHIL NOTO

Variant Cover by LEE GARBETT

Variant Cover by TAKASHI OKAZAKI

DARK VISIONS!

A fearful vision has infected the students at the Jedi Temple, leading to a violent confrontation that could spell doom for the would-be Jedi. Will Yoda sense the danger in time, or will he lose one of his students forever?

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

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STAR WARS: SANA STARROS #3 (OF 5)

JUSTINA IRELAND  (W) • PERE PÉREZ (A)

Cover by KEN LASHLEY

Variant Cover by JEN BARTEL

PARTY CRASHERS!

Sana has just run into one of the roughest bounty hunters in the galaxy: DEVA LOMPOP!

But what does she want with Sana?

And why is Sana on a RANCOR?!

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

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STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI – EWOKS #1

ALYSSA WONG (W) • LEE GARBETT, CASPAR WIJNGAARD, KYLE HOTZ & PAULINA GANUCHEAU (A)

Cover by RYAN BROWN • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY RYAN BROWN

Connecting Variant Cover by LEE GARBETT

Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO • Variant Cover by KYLE HOTZ

Variant Cover by CHRISSIE ZULLO

TALES OF THE EWOKS!

On the moon of Endor occupied by the species called Ewoks, a group of these stout creatures has gathered around the fire to recount tales of triumph, defeat…and horror! In the art-forward manner of storytelling, watch an eclectic group of artists interpret the stories from the unique minds of Ewoks in a manner only they can envision! This can’t-miss issue for Star Wars fans of mirth, merriment and artistry is the book you’ve been craving!

32 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T …$3.99

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STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS #33

ETHAN SACKS (W) • PAOLO VILLANELLI (A)

Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI

LUCASFILM ANNIVERSARY VARIANT

COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE

DARTH VADER’S INFERNO SQUAD STRIKES!

  • The DARK LORD has ordered one of the EMPIRE’S deadliest commando units to take out VALANCE, BOSSK, 4-LOM and ZUCKUSS!
  • Meanwhile, assassin droid IG-88 has his sights on another high-value target. But who is he after and who hired him?
  • Featuring fan favorites from the hit video game, STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT II!

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

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STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA #31

ALYSSA WONG (W) • MINKYU JUNG (A)

Cover by RACHAEL STOTT

RETURN OF THE JEDI 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE

THE PARTING GLANCE!

  • Is this the end of the line for former allies APHRA and TOLVAN?
  • DARTH VADER’S least favorite archaeologist must face a cold hard truth that will shake her to her core!!!
  • Can she forgive herself for the chaos she’s about to unleash upon the galaxy?

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

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STAR WARS #33

CHARLES SOULE (W) • MADIBEK MUSABEKOV (A) Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA

Action Figure Variant Cover by

JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER

Variant Cover by ALAN QUAH

UNTETHERED!

Luke Skywalker’s connection to the Force has been disrupted; one of his most powerful tools in his journey to become a Jedi is gone.

He must undertake an epic quest to find what he has lost…or he, and the galaxy, will fall to darkness.

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

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STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #33

GREG PAK  (W) • ADAM GORHAM (A)

Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Variant Cover by KHOI PHAM

Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Variant Cover by CHRIS SPROUSE

UNBOUND FORCE – Part One!

When the Dark Lord of the Sith loses control of the Force, nothing is safe — not even his own Executor-class Star Dreadnought. But in the face of total destruction, Commander Sabé finds an opportunity. Does Vader’s untrammeled onslaught expose a vulnerability? Or is it just another doorway to the terrifying tyranny of the Sith?

32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99

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