New Comics This Week

Its the trial of the century as Rick Sanchez stands accused of crimes against all existence! His only representation: his grandson, Morty Smith, for the defense! WHAT COULD GO WRONG?! As the trial gets underway, a cavalcade of all-star characters from Rick and Mortys storied past (and future) come forward to offer testimony tipping the scales endlessly back and forth in a galactic tte--tte between the greatest minds of our time . . . and the worst. The clock is ticking down to THE END in the next mind-bending chapter of the finale to Oni Press' groundbreaking Rick and Morty saga from Emmy Award nominee Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki) and fan-favorite artist Jarrett Williams (Speed Force).

For every 5 copies of Ripcord #1 ordered, retailers will be eligible to order a pack of 20 ashcans promoting the upcoming series Extraction: Beginnings. Extraction: Beginnings is an all-new story from Ande Parks, writer of the original graphic novel that inspired the Extraction movies, and follows the early years of Tyler Rake, played by Chris Hemsworth in the film franchise. Bundles come with 20 copies each and are a standard ashcan trim size of 5.5” x 8.5”, and retailers also have the option to buy additional bundles for every 5 copies of Ripcord #1 ordered beyond the initial 5.

The world of Harlos isagain fractured, trapped between opposing ideologies. Asa perfect neworder reaches its final stages,whispers of a new rebellion spread.

The conclusion to Year Three has arrived! After a year of preparation, the students at the Academy of Black Magic face their greatest trial yet, confronting the God of Fools, Mister Whispers. Meanwhile, David the Wolf comes face-to-face with the creature behind the shadowy organization thats been monitoring and attempting to infiltrate the Academy.

MINISERIES FINALE When Jonathan Reason falls asleep, he becomes...something terrible. Taking the unfinished pill that was supposed to cure his curse leaves Jon in a twilight state, suddenly fully aware of the blood-soaked rampage he is on& as well as the reasons why.

Drift into the many worlds of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in this crossover with SEGAs newest game!When the eccentric noble Dodon Pa needs help testing out his travel rings, Sonic and his friends are the first to try their luck racing across dimensions! With a bang, the competitors are off in the scramble for first place&but when unknown glitches get into this high-speed race, Tails and Tangle get separated in an all-new world! Now the pair are forced to drive their way out, while their friends must overcome the competition to help them!

The Scorched team receives a cryptic message from a stranger asking for help. Soon, they realize that the message came from Hell itself.

The Racer's Revenge! A new challenger unveils the resurrected GRX Engine and declares war on the Racer family. Speed races to defend Pops legacy, even as old wounds flare and new dangers rise.

The race is on to find the missing Separatist scientist and his doomsday device! But with their newfound adversary in the lead, the Bad Batch must turn to an old friend for help, finding themselves involved in an underworld shootout as a result! With friends like these, who needs enemies?• The team that brought you the hit comics mini-series Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch—Ghost Agents returns with this thrilling follow-up series! “If you're a Clone Wars/Bad Batch fan you're going to love this series. The writing is incredible, the artwork is incredible. And it all blends together into an issue, and a series, you don't want to miss!” —Nerd Initiative

Time to meet the mashups.After using the mysterious Kaijutagen, Bebop and Rocksteady have been granted the powers and size of Gigan and Destoroyah, becoming&Gigbop and Rockstroyah!What can four little ninja turtles do against foes of this magnitude? Nothing. Thus, the Turtles will have no choice but to get big in Japan! Using the same Kaijutagen as their enemies, Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo will grow into powerful new forms! Meet Leonardos Godzilla form, Raphaels Rodan form, and Mikeys King Ghidorah form!

Casey is ambushed by the Purple Dragons, before he and Ludovic have their final battle, he will have to deal with the Dragons and his past connection with them. Ludovics becoming more beastly by the second&when he and Casey do face off&Casey is in for a rude and ferocious awakening outside of the Lodge!

LORDS OF DARKNESS! Across the face of a scarred and battered planet, the magic-wielding wizards who rule over the ruins of Old Earth are banding together to consolidate their grip on their fiefdoms downtrodden inhabitants. United by their insatiable thirst for power  and threatened by the unwelcome appearance of Thundarr and his growing band of resistance warriors  these evil sorcerors are poised to unleash their ultimate weapon: a spell that will take them into the past, giving them ultimate control over the future! Hard-hitting wordsmith JASON AARON (Thor, Avengers, Conan) and two-fisted ink-slinger KEWBER BAAL (Vampirella, James Bond) continue their electrifying update of the classic Saturday morning cartoon with Thundarr the Barbarian #2  featuring conspicuously kinetic covers from MICHAEL CHO, FRANCESCO MATTINA, BJORN BARENDS, and JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER!

Disheartened after the disaster that was his first attempt at saving a soul, Bifrons gets the opportunity to try again when a man comes to B&Z hoping to save his marriage. But Bifrons is learning that the road to salvation is much rockier than the road to perdition.• Kristen Gudsnuk is the creator of Making Friends, an IndieBound bestseller and YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens selection. The sequel, Making Friends: Back to the Drawing Board, was included in the 2020 ILA Children's Choices reading list. She is also the creator of the critically acclaimed Henchgirl.• Four-issue series.

"Tribute: Kazuo Takahashi: Creator of Yu-Gi-Oh!" is a compelling comic book biography that delves into the life and legacy of Kazuo Takahashi, professionally known as Kazuki Takahashi. Born on October 4, 1961, in Tokyo, Japan, Takahashi's passion for drawing and games led him to create the groundbreaking manga series "Yu-Gi-Oh!" in 1996. This series not only captivated readers but also spawned a global phenomenon, including an immensely popular trading card game and multiple anime adaptations. The biography explores Takahashi's creative journey, his influence on pop culture, and the enduring impact of his work. It also reflects on the heartfelt tributes from fellow manga artists and fans worldwide following his untimely passing in July 2022.

This all-new Twilight Zone anthology series comes to a close with its final standalone issue! Our fresh tale resonates with the iconic original television show that’s captivated audiences for over 60 years. And like the show, this story will be revealed in terrifying black and white!This issue: Imagine, if you will, a world where the urgency of science meets the obstinance of humanity. Submitted for your approval, the tale of a brilliant scientist who finds herself on the brink of a monumental discovery. A meteor emitting cryptic audio waves has crashed into the ocean and plummeted into its depths. Only she has the skill to decode its signals. But in the Twilight Zone, even the most crucial warnings can be drowned out by the cacophony of ignorance.Francesco and L. Marlow Francavilla (The Black Beetle, The Black Coat, Detective Comics) are our guides for this latest expedition into the Twilight Zone. See you on the other side, brave readers…

GRIEF TAKES WIDOW CARMEN MIRAGE INTO THE DEADSIDE!Dr. Hwen Mirage was murdered when the curse that pends upon Shadowman and Detective Alyssa Myles was triggered by his Binding Ring spell. His widow, Carmen, is desperate for answers. Shadowman steps in to help, but grief and suspicion lead Carmen down a dangerous path of her own… into the Deadside!Join the team of writer AJ Ampadu and artist Sergio Monjes in the closing chapter of the second arc of “Ghosts of the Bayou”!

Happiness. This deluxe presentation in STUNNING FULL COLOR also features another installment of Cutting Room Floor and creator commentary.

The Red Alert has been activated! The Crimson Mist gun is at the ready! Could this truly be it? Has the Crimson Justice finally returned? And if so, if Justice is running red once again, will our old hero be up for the new challenge of Dr Mayhem& at the site of their greatest battle? Find out this issue - and who or what Dr Mayhem truly is!

DANGER ROOM: PART ONE! Cascading crises hit the X-Men at the worst possible time, splitting them up across the globe to deal with shocking and unexpected difficulties. From a ghost ship in international waters to a maximum-security prison in Europe to the bloodstained streets of Merle, Alaska, the X-Men face an unseen foe unlike any other they've experienced before!

Introducing the next generation of super-heroes...meet Youngblood. This explosive first issue features two teams and two exciting adventures. First Shaft, Die Hard, Bedrock, Vogue, and Chapel must confront the nefarious Four. Then, Sentinel leads Riptide, Brahma, Photon, Psi-Fire, and Cougar into a Middle-Eastern country to put an end to an evil dictator's rule. This issue reprints the classic premiere issue of YOUNGBLOOD, and is offered at an introductory $1 price as part of the IMAGE FIRSTS program!

Day of The Destroyer! Its here, its happening. YOUNGBLOOD will never be the same. Guest starring SUPREME! BRIGADE! ROMAN!