Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 12/9

KING IN BLACK ARRIVES!
•  What happens to Eddie Brock when he finally comes face to face with the lord of the abyss, the KING IN BLACK: KNULL?
Rated T+

ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MUTANTKIND!
The Mutant nation of Krakoa has quickly become a major force on the world stage... but why stop there? Krakoa has relaunched the Sentient World Observation & Response Directorate - a fully independent organization dealing with all things extra-terrestrial on behalf of all of Earth. Al Ewing and Valerio Schitti, the team behind EMPYRE, bring us the tale of Mutantkind looking to do for the galaxy what Krakoa did for the planet.
Rated T+

The team behind LIMBO, DAN WATTERS (Lucifer, COFFIN BOUND) and CASPAR WIJNGAARD (Star Wars, Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt), launch a brand-new ONGOING SERIES.

In the summer of 1994, a haunted house walks across California. Inside is Ami, lead singer of a high school punk band-who's been missing for weeks. How did she get there, and what do these ghosts want? Expect three-chord songs and big bloody action that's Power Rangers meets The Shining (yes, really).

"KIDS LOVE CHAINS," Part Two-The event continues to unravel as Ellie, Otto, and Ava rise from the ashes of their comic shop to begin their four-color odyssey to find the truth beyond the dome. Meanwhile: super-prisons! Magic guns! Mysterious government agents! And other stuff, too!

If you think you can unlock the gates of Hell and just invite yourself in, you must be Dreaming!
The Sandman Universe crossover begins here, with this specially priced re-introduction of the storylines and characters who populate next month's landmark event series.

First, in the Eisner-winning Locke & Key tale, "Open the Moon," meet Chamberlin Locke, patriarch of the Locke family, whose Moon Key began to unlock the events of this event series.
Next, journey with the Lord of Dreams to Lucifer's domain in the chapter of Sandman's epic "Season of Mists" storyline that sees the Key to Hell change hands in a most momentous way.

And join IDW and DC Comics next month for Locke & Key: Hell & Gone #1 by L&K co-creators Hill and Rodriguez!

"War World" begins here! It's all led up to this. With Megatron making his play for Cybertron, Ironhide, Chromia, and Hound launch an operation to free those he has imprisoned. The future of Cybertron rests in uncertain hands in this double-sized, action-packed issue!

* Two New Series. Two New Teams. The UNLIMITED POWER ERA continues as shocking secrets of The New Green Ranger are revealed!
* Zordon enlists Billy's help as the Mighty Morphin team deals with a shocking betrayal by the Power Rangers team.
* As the Mighty Morphin team remains fractured, Zedd launches his latest attack - and only The New Green Ranger stands in his way.
* But none of them realize they've walked into a trap, courtesy of Zedd's new powers!

* The First-Ever Firefly Event Continues!
* Sheriff Mal Reynolds - yeah, he's still getting used to it too - and the crew of Serenity have one last sliver of hope against the Blue Sun corporation.
* But defeating a new enemy means going back to the old ways - and embracing some unexpected allies!

On Loki's suggestion, the gods of Asgard make a deal with a master builder to build a great wall-and the price is great: Freya, the sun, and the moon are at stake, and it seems like the gods may lose the bet.

Writer Luke Lieberman (Red Sonja: Birth of the She-Devil) and fan-favorite artist Walter Geovani (Gail Simon's run of Red Sonja) team-up to tell an early tale of the adventures of Red Sonja!

Under a series of incredible covers by Linser, Geovani, Golden, Suydam, and a cosplay cover -- Red Sonja faces the gallows!  For all the blood she spilled, there is a price.  This is the tale of how she came to such a pass.

THE COSMIC SAGA BEGINS HERE!

Welcome to THE PROJECT, an interdimensional collective of superheroes, tasked with recruiting members from across infinite worlds. And their newest recruit is...VAMPIRELLA!?

Superstar writer DAN ABNETT and artist PAUL DAVIDSON bring you the first chapter in an epic tale that will affect thousands of planets, billions of lives, and will answer the question: "What happens when you ask a vampire to save the universe?"

When two young siblings excitedly unwrap their final Christmas presents, they discover toy robots unlike anything they have ever seen. And with good reason. What the kids and their parents don't know is that their quaint suburban home just became the beachhead for these self-aware 'bots that have begun to explore the outside world. And when one of the 'bots breaks bad, it's going to take a Christmas miracle to stop him.

Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman teams with legendary artists to spin Giant-Size mutant tales! When danger looms, it will take two of Earth's most powerful telepaths working together to make things right: Jean Grey and Emma Frost! Nightcrawler must venture into the unknown when the X-Men lose contact with a key mutant habitat! Despite the shelter of Krakoa, mutants still need to deal with the human world - but Magneto, the Master of Magnetism, has a plan for that! Fantomex steps into the spotlight - breaking into his own birthplace, the World! And can Storm triumph over an insidious plot that has put a countdown on her very life? Collecting GIANT-SIZE X-MEN: JEAN GREY AND EMMA FROST, NIGHTCRAWLER, MAGNETO, FANTOMEX and STORM.
176 PGS./Rated T+

WHERE HIS STORY ENDED... HER STORY BEGINS! Everyone knows the story of how ADVENTUREMAN, the greatest pulp hero of all time, ended in a heartbreaking CLIFFHANGER with our hero facing his very execution...now, learn the startling truth about how, 80 years after his seeming demise, single mother Claire and her Adventurefan son Tommy light the spark of RESURRECTION! Can these inheritors of the Adventureman legacy rise up to face down the evil that bested the original? Collects ADVENTUREMAN #1-4.

Writer/artist Eric Powell presents the lost tale from his Eisner Award winning title, The Goon, in the graphic novella The Lords of Misery. Bridging the gap between Once Upon a Hard Time and A Ragged Return to Lonely Street, this standalone story reveals the adventure the Goon, along with several other mysterious figures, found himself entangled in after he departed the Nameless Town.

Join Mario and pals in crazy adventures inspired by the hit video games! In this collection of short stories, Mario and Luigi go on adventures that showcase the fan-favorite characters of the Mario world in new, unconventional and hilarious ways. This compilation, handpicked from years of Mario comics in Japan, has never been available in English-until now!

For all ages.

The Pokémon Gym Leader exhibition matches have begun. Trainer Gold and Trainer Silver both want to discover the identity of a masked man plotting to invade the stadium. But Silver might have an agenda too! And then, in the first chapters of the Ruby & Sapphire arc, Ruby wants to do what his Gym Leader father never did-win Pokémon Contests!

Collects the original Pokémon Adventures volumes 13, 14 & 15!

For all ages.

This breathtaking figure is bringing an axe to a gunfight! The legendary Rockerboy and lead singer of the band Samurai will take you, and Night City, by storm.
Approximately 9.5" tall

From Funko. Your favorite Eeveelutions join the Funko collection! Collect Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon, all with that irresistible Funko flair! Each POP! figure stands about 3 3/4" tall and comes in a window box for display.

From Hasbro Toy Group. Iconic in its design and durability, the Captain America red, white, and blue premium role play shield is the ultimate combination of offense and defense! Specifically modeled on the First Avenger's trademark symbol, the premium role play shield is immediately recognizable, with exceptional detailing and premium finish for play or display. Marvel Legends The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: Captain America Premium Shield is a notable addition to any Marvel fan collection.

If there is a monster that needs to be slain a Witcher is what you will need, and there is none more renowned than the White Wolf, Gearlt of Rivia. This new figure of Geralt comes with his classic armor, his signature steel and silver swords and trophies from his latest contract.