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Holden McNeil and Banky Edwards are best known for creating the smoking-hot superhero comic-book Bluntman and Chronic—a tour de force of the dick and fart joke genre. For Holden, it’s a way to pay the bills, but he longs to create the kind of art he and Banky did at the beginning of their career. Something personal. Something that means something. Enter Alyssa Jones. The coolest girl in the world, and someone who means something. This is the comic Holden wrote about her. A comic about love. A comic about insecurity. A comic about growth. A comic about Chasing Amy.• Renowned director, podcaster, actor, and writer Kevin Smith returns to the View Askewniverse with the third installment of Quick Stops.• Cover A is a tribute to Mike Allred by John Sprengelmeyer!• Four issue series.

Archie vs. Minor Threats is a collision of the bright and hopeful with the dim and dirty—with hilarious results. Sabrina the Teenage Witch is the link between the two “universes,” and let’s just say that Archie from Riverdale and Playtime from Redport find their situations topsy-turvy in the craziest, scariest way.When Sabrina the Teenage Witch hijacks a Riverdale field trip to Twilight City to recover a magical artifact, she accidentally lands Archie, Betty, Veronica and Reggie in the costumed criminal underworld led by Playtime and Scalpel. These innocent teens are mistaken for supervillain henchmen and enlisted in Playtime's current war on magic against Top Hat, a mysterious figure from Frankie's past. Meanwhile a starving Jughead and Josie and the Pussycats head to Bite Burger where they encounter Barfly's punk rocker fly $#*@eater—are we about to witness the birth of a supergroup?! The series tells a classic Archie story (Archie breaks bad to impress the girls) while unveiling a can't miss chapter in Playtime's greater journey that will have ramifications in the Minor Threats books for years. From Salem the Cat to Crab Louie this crossover features all the fan favorite characters from both universes.Issue one of the four issue mini is written by Minor Threats co-creators Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum with Timmy Heague (Archie Comics' Fear the Funhouse: Toybox of Terror) and art by Scott Koblish (Deadpool).• Four issue series.

From Wataru Nadatani, the creator of Cat + Gamer, comes Cat + Crazy, a humorous cat manga for all animal and cat lovers!When cat fanatic and high schooler Kensuke Fuji meets the Ultimate Cat Whisperer, he decides to become their disciple to learn everything about cats!High schooler Kensuke Fuji adores cats, but others in his family are allergic, so he’s never really been able to spend time with any. When he meets a mysteriously skilled cat guru—who seems to be able to understand everything about cats—Kensuke finds a kindred spirit who is also “absolutely kitty bonkers,” so he decides to study under this Ultimate Cat Whisperer! Come along with Kensuke and learn the secrets of the Cat Fist Way!A silly but sincere look at humans who adore cats—and seek to learn more about these mysterious creatures—Cat + Crazy is another impressive series from Harvey Award nominated manga creator Wataru Nadatani (Cat + Gamer)!

Chicago in the 1990s—a city of crime that means good business for two young women: bounty hunter partners Rally and Minnie-May, the Gunsmith Cats!Fans will love this crime manga classic from the ‘90s from the character designer of Bubblegum Crisis, printed in an over-sized format and high-quality paper.Rally Vincent runs Gunsmith Cats—a gun shop in Illinois with her partner, demolitions expert and former call girl Minnie-May Hopkins. But Rally’s “real” job doesn’t pay the bills, her hobby does. And her hobby is bounty hunting, bringing the most wanted men and women in the Chicago area to justice—dressed in her sharp suit and tie, and driving her Shelby Cobra GT 500!In Gunsmith Cats Omnibus Volume 2, Rally goes downtown to pick up master thief Misty Brown, who’s just gotten out of the slammer. But Misty’s no safer on the streets…not when it seems she stole some tape recordings that could incriminate a Mafia boss. And especially not when Rally stands in the way of the person trying to get the tapes back—the perverted, ruthless Goldie Musso.Misty may be the princess of cat burglars, but Goldie is the queen of the Mafia, and those she can’t beat down, she can shoot up—with kerasine, a synthetic street drug that in Goldie’s syringe-toting hands becomes a mind control tool of exquisite finesse. Her newest subject is Rally Vincent, whom she intends to not only get revenge upon, but recruit into serving her own organization. Goldie can do both if she ends Rally’s old life—by brainwashing her into murdering detective Roy Coleman!For mature audiences.“…[Sonoda’s] work on series such as Bubblegum Crisis and Gall Force helped define the look of 1980s anime. His first major manga, Gunsmith Cats, proved that Sonoda is a talented writer as well. (3 stars out of 4)”—Jason Thompson, Manga: The Complete Guide“Muscled thugs stalking mean streets, fast cars, pretty girls, and enough munitions to equip a personal army…Gunsmith Cats is a superb series worthy of just about anyone’s collection.” —A.V. Club“A classic girls with guns manga.” —Library Journal

He Studied Murder And Nearly Killed the Comics Industry! From the team behind the award-winning “Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?” comes an examination of one of the most polarizing figures in pop culture, Dr. Fredric Wertham.Reviled by comic book fans as a witch-hunting zealot who stirred up a panic among American parents for his own self-promoting purposes, he was also a renowned psychiatrists who, among other accomplishments, opened a clinic in Harlem for disadvantaged African-American patients and played an important role in the desegregation of the nation's schools. Believing that murder could be abolished through a proper understanding of the mental and social roots of criminal violence, he took a genuinely humane approach to some of the most notorious homicidal maniacs of his time, while simultaneously exploiting their stories for his own commercial ends. "A compelling biography that challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions and poses provocative questions about censorship and the influence of popular culture...a rich, layered portrait of a man commonly viewed as a villain." - Library Journal“Dr. Werthless is an indispensable look at American history and the battle against censorship.” —David Walker (Bitter Root, The Black Panther Party: a Graphic Novel History)Acclaimed true crime author, Harold Schechter, and multiple Eisner award winning cartoonist, Eric Powell, present a graphic novel that takes an unbiased look at this flawed and complex man whose obsessive dream of freeing the world from violence nearly murdered the comics industry.

The Bad Batch survived Aurra Sing once. But her mission isn’t yet complete, and the clones will have to face the bounty hunter a second time if they want to save her next target! Clone Force 99 put their lives on the line in one final confrontation with the notorious assassin. If they fail, it could cost the Republic countless agents . . . and the entire war! • Series finale!

In the city of Los Monstruos, a place inhabited solely by classic monsters of fiction and film, werewolf P.I. Perry Cutter’s latest case has just gotten weirder and wilder. What began as a simple missing-person inquiry now includes a heartbreaking betrayal from Perry’s ex-partner as well as the hunt for a corrupt vampire ex-cop who may have the answers Perry needs. Does this mark the end of the case or the simply end of Perry Cutter? In a city like Los Monstruos it’s anyone’s guess.“Los Monstruos is James Robinson at his best! It’s a hardboiled monster wonderland filled with potential. Can’t wait to see where it goes next!"—Jeff Lemire• Four issue series.

Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim , welcome you to the world of Fallout 4-their most ambitious game ever, and the next generation of open-world gaming. Featuring never-before-seen designs and concept art from the game's dynamic environments, iconic characters, detailed weapons, and more-along with commentary from the developers themselves. The Art of Fallout 4 is a must-have collectible for fans and a trusty companion for every Wasteland wanderer.

The formidable Medusa and her followers were only the first threat to Sofia and her team, as a burgeoning successor could be the nail in the coffin of the battle for good over evil if their power falls into the wrong hands. Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Bridgit Connell, and Michelle Madsen continue their horror adventure series in this new two-part story.

The ghost kraken attacks as Trevor and Lucky meet for their rocky one-year “friendiversary”! Before they jump into action, the rest of the crew deal with personal problems and tech issues while Dr. Ray reveals some of the secret history behind Captain Kidd… What awaits Manhattan amongst these nautical threats?• Four issue series.

Examining the latest victim offers Geralt new insight into the series of killings. With the urchin boy offering his local knowledge, the answers Geralt needs lies with a condemned criminal. Meanwhile, the competing witcher finds a shortcut to the prize. • Four issue series.

After shaking off a mysterious encounter with a strange “dog” while out at the Drive-In Cinema, Hawkins science teacher Scott Clarke is inspired to teach his students all about how 3D glasses work and it spirals into theories about alternate dimensions and how they might be perceived. Dustin keeps secret that the weird “dog” could be nothing other than Dart, his missing pet demodog. The first of four new weird tales from Hawkins, Indiana—A small town that keeps getting stranger. • Four issue series.

Werewolf P.I. Perry Cutter’s latest case should have been simple; find a missing vampiress for an old boyfriend. Yeah, at least as simple as anything can be in Los Monstruos, a city populated entirely by monsters. But now that mob boss, casino owner and living mummy Ramses Ra and vampire gang the Blood Boys are both involved, things have suddenly gone from simple to very complicated and very, very violent. Can Perry close the case plus a solve a mystery from his own past, or will he never get to see another full moon? Oh, and will he ever go on a date with Rosie, the vampire diner waitress of his dreams? In a place like Los Monstruos anything can happen!“Los Monstruos is James Robinson at his best! It’s a hardboiled monster wonderland filled with potential. Can’t wait to see where it goes next!"—Jeff Lemire• Four issue series.

Follow Team Avatar as they journey through the Four Nations! From Earth King Kuei to the Kyoshi Warriors, and Mai to the Boulder, your favorite Avatar: The Last Airbender friends are back for a wide-ranging exploration of life in their world. And where they go, danger, fun, and hijinks are sure to follow!The comics continuation of Nickelodeon’s hit series Avatar: The Last Airbender returns with a treasure trove of short stories, collected in an omnibus format.This full-color omnibus collects short stories from The Lost Adventures and Team Avatar Tales, and includes the work of fan-favorite creators like Michael Dante DiMartino, Gene Luen Yang, Gurihiru, Faith Erin Hicks, Kiku Hughes, and many more! Add this gorgeous collection to your bookshelf today!

The stolen Republic intel sought by Clone Force 99 has switched hands! Now, the data is closely guarded by none other than fearsome bounty hunter Aurra Sing. In order to survive Aurra's onslaught, Clone Force 99 must enlist an unsavory ally - a villain who would as soon stab them in the back as save them!