#NCBD 4/17/19: FCBD's 10 Comics for New Comic Book Day!
Apr 17, 2019
Every Wednesday is New Comic Book Day (#NCBD) in comic book shops, where new comics release hit the shelves of comic book shops for eager fans to pick up.
We've highlighted ten comics that are perfect recommendations for anyone looking to get into comics!
In this week's list for comics coming out 4/17/19, there's definitely something for everyone: All the heroes of the Marvel Universe have assembled, yet this still might not be enough to stop Malekith's endless war in War of the Realms, the Dark Knight is breaking through the bad dreams and coming out the other side in Batman, someone from the Scooby gang must make the ultimate sacrifice in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and more!
What will you be getting at your local comic shop? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter!
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Russell Dauterman (CA) Arthur Adams
The world at war! AS THE BATTLE FOR NEW YORK CITY CONTINUES, A HERO FALLS!
All the heroes of the Marvel Universe have assembled, yet this still might not be enough to stop Malekith's endless war. And the one hero who could turn the tide...is stranded where no one can reach him. With Thor trapped in the land of the Frost Giants and the forces of Earth overwhelmed, Black Panther, Jane Foster and Doctor Strange make a desperate gamble. Valhalla awaits...
Rated T+
All the heroes of the Marvel Universe have assembled, yet this still might not be enough to stop Malekith's endless war. And the one hero who could turn the tide...is stranded where no one can reach him. With Thor trapped in the land of the Frost Giants and the forces of Earth overwhelmed, Black Panther, Jane Foster and Doctor Strange make a desperate gamble. Valhalla awaits...
Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 17, 2019
SRP: $4.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #6
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MARVEL COMICS
(W) Nick Spencer (A) Chris Bachalo, Wayne Faucher, John Livesay, Jaime Mendoza, Victor Olazaba, Tim Townsend, Al Vey (CA) Greg Land
"HUNTED" TIE-IN!
• With Kraven gathering up all the animal-themed villains for the grandest hunt of all, Lizard has a target on his back!
• But the Lizard has a plan of his own-- and it involves something truly terrifying!
Rated T
• With Kraven gathering up all the animal-themed villains for the grandest hunt of all, Lizard has a target on his back!
• But the Lizard has a plan of his own-- and it involves something truly terrifying!
Rated T
In Shops: Apr 17, 2019
SRP: $3.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #38
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DC COMICS
(W) Tom King (A/CA) Yanick Paquette
The Dark Knight is breaking through the bad dreams and coming out the other side. But is he ready for the culprit waiting through the veil of terror? And what lasting effects might this whole ordeal have on Bruce Wayne's psyche? With artist Yanick Paquette (WONDER WOMAN: EARTH ONE) jumping on board to tackle the art, "Knightmares" comes to a shocking close. This will be the strangest issue yet-a no-holds-barred journey through Bat-man's psyche via the inner workings of Arkham Asylum, setting up the next big chapter of Tom King's epic BATMAN tale. Batman's future starts now!
In Shops: Apr 17, 2019
SRP: $3.99
DC PREVIEWS Page #13
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DC COMICS
(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Francis Manapul
The Multiverse is teetering on the brink, and Lex Luthor's Legion of Doom is poised for victory. But as the combined intellects of Brainiac and the world's smartest man make their move toward conquering the keys to the sixth dimension, a much bigger power grows on the horizon. At last, the final form of Perpetua takes her shape, and the DCU will never be the same again!
In Shops: Apr 17, 2019
SRP: $3.99
DC PREVIEWS Page #35
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IDW PUBLISHING
(W) Cavan Scott, George Mann (A) Valentina Pinto (A/CA) Derek Charm
During the Clone Wars, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker and Jedi Master Yoda undertake an urgent mission, where Anakin's rebellious nature could spell trouble for the Republic. The final issue of three set during the prequel films! The Original Trilogy gets the spotlight starting next issue!
In Shops: Apr 17, 2019
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #160
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Todd McFarlane (A) Jason Shawn Alexander, Szymon Kudranski (CA) Francesco Mattina
Al Simmons launches a master plan that sets the stage for SPAWN's record-setting 300th ISSUE! SPAWN creator TODD McFARLANE and critically acclaimed illustrator JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER kick-start their horror-fueled superhero saga in this epic EIGHT-ISSUE collection. Collects SPAWN #276-283.
In Shops: Apr 17, 2019
SRP: $16.99
PREVIEWS Page #70
DYNAMITE
(W) Vita Ayala (A) Olympia Sweetman (CA) David Mack
In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings...a land in turmoil called out for a hero! She was XENA, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle! In this all-new series, writer VITA AYALA (Black Panther, Wonder Woman, The Wilds) and artist OLYMPIA SWEETMAN throw Xena and her companion Gabrielle headfirst into a mysterious adventure. Can Xena discover the secrets of a village full of super-strong children, before jealous and petty GODS get involved?
In Shops: Apr 17, 2019
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #176
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AFTERSHOCK COMICS
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Elton Thomasi (CA) Rafael De Latorre
The Animals awoke. What woke with them?
From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).
"...beautiful, frightening, thought-provoking...It's the rare comic that will stick in your head and be making you think long after you've stopped reading it." - Teresa Jusino, The Mary Sue
From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).
"...beautiful, frightening, thought-provoking...It's the rare comic that will stick in your head and be making you think long after you've stopped reading it." - Teresa Jusino, The Mary Sue
In Shops: Apr 17, 2019
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #236
AHOY COMICS
(W) Paul Constant (A) Alan Robinson, Randy Elliott (CA) David Nakayama
AHOY Wave Two continues! Three high school jocks in the 1980s are accidentally frozen by an experimental cryogenics device, only to be revived in the computer-driven, superhero movie-loving world of 2019, an era ruled by nerds! Plus! A backup series explores the characters' origins. Eztra! Prose and pictures by the finest talens in and out of the comics industry!
In Shops: Apr 17, 2019
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #252
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DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) P. Craig Russell, Scott Hampton (CA) Glenn Fabry
The new and old gods agree to meet in the center of America to exchange the body of the old gods' fallen leader-heading toward the inevitable god war in this final arc of the bestselling comics series! The Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, and Nebula Award-winning novel by Neil Gaiman is adapted as a graphic novel!
In Shops: Apr 17, 2019
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #98
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