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Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 5/26

Every week PREVIEWSworld calls attention to those comics, graphic novels, and toys which stand out from all the rest. These titles from Premier Vendors and independent publishers should be at the top of your list, and can be found at your local comic shop on May 26th!

See all the New Releases for May 26th here!

Comics

MARVEL COMICS
X-MEN #20
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Francesco Mobili (CA) Leinil Francis Yu
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Rated T+
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $3.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #49

MARVEL COMICS
STAR WARS DARTH VADER #12
(W) Greg Pak (A) Guiu Vilanova (CA) Aaron Kuder
PRELUDE TO WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS: "RESTORATION"
•  Returned to the fold after his rebellion against the EMPEROR, DARTH VADER faces the horrors of reconstruction in the secret laboratories of CORUSCANT.
•  As he blacks out under the knife, does he still dream of revenge against his master? Or do his thoughts drift towards his son - and the friends who make LUKE SKYWALKER so vulnerable?
•  Don't miss this next critical new chapter in Vader's ongoing evolution - featuring the revelation of the first time the Dark Lord learned the name HAN SOLO!
Rated T
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $3.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #82

IMAGE COMICS
SPAWN #318 CVR A REVOLVER
(W) Todd McFarlane (A) Carlo Barberi (CA) Tonton Revolver
This story will lead directly into next month's brand-new title: SPAWN'S UNIVERSE #1 one-shot.
  
STORY: This will start a storyline that spills into SPAWN'S UNIVERSE #1, then continues into even more NEW titles later in the coming months. This is where you want any new SPAWN readers to jump on board, as 2021 will be the beginning of a new and GIANT chapter in the expansion of the "Spawn-Verse."
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $2.99
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IMAGE COMICS
DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #9 CVR A SIMMONDS (MR)
(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Martin Simmonds
Cole Turner has seen firsthand the horrifying ways collective belief shapes the world and how theories can manifest and take physical form... but what happens when those thought forms start to have thoughts - and desires - of their own? What truths about Tulpas lay at the heart of the Tibetan Book of the Dead?
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
TMNT THE LAST RONIN #3 (OF 5)
(W) Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Tom Waltz (A) Ben Bishop (A/CA) Kevin Eastman, Esau Escorza, Issac Escorza
Unexpected allies from the past reveal a possible path to salvation! As the Foot Clan sweeps NYC for the rogue Ronin, a final desperate plan in the name of vengeance is made! Spanning decades, this issue's action and intrigue will set up the astounding final issues!
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $8.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
STAR WARS ADVENTURES WEAPON OF A JEDI #1 (OF 2)
(W) Jason Fry, Alec Worley (A) Ruairi Coleman
The Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Empire's dreaded Death Star, but the Imperial starfleet continues hunting the rebels throughout the galaxy. Luke Skywalker now seeks to support the Rebellion as an X-wing fighter. But as he flies with the pilots of the Red Squadron, Luke feels stirrings of the Force. And this farm boy turned fighter pilot begins to suspect that his destiny lies along a different path.
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $5.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #16 CVR A DELL EDERA
(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Werther Dell'Edera
The story you demanded begins here: the origin of Erica Slaughter!
What shocking events brought Erica to the House of Slaughter?
...and what did she have to do to join the Order of St. George?
The secrets are revealed here for the first time in this perfect jumping-on point for new readers.
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
WITCHER WITCHS LAMENT #1 (OF 4) CVR A DEL REY
(W) Bartosz Sztybor (A/CA) Vanesa R. Del Rey
Flames rise as a witch is burned at the stake. As Geralt searches for his next job, disturbing issues of the fatal persecution appear before him, bringing an ominous warning.
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
LADY BALTIMORE WITCH QUEENS #3 (OF 5)
(W) Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden (A) Bridgit Connell (CA) Abigail Larson
Firelight witches attack Sofia's plane and cause a devastating crash. Now Sofia and Imogen must race to meet up with the rest of the survivors before the Hexenkorps witches kill any survivors that may remain.

Join the original Baltimore writing team of Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden as they continue the horror legacy alongside the stunning art of Bridgit Connell!
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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DYNAMITE
RED SONJA #27 CVR A LEE
(W) Luke Lieberman (A) Drew Moss (CA) Jae Lee
Sonja does what she never wanted to do: She fights. By LUKE LIEBERMAN (Red Sonja: The Price Of Blood) and DREW MOSS (Vampirella/Red Sonja).
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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VAULT COMICS
BLUE FLAME #1 CVR A GORHAM
(W) Christopher Cantwell (A) Kurt Michael Russell (A/CA) Adam Gorham
THE BLUE FLAME is a cosmic hero. The Blue Flame is a DIY vigilante that fights crime on the streets of Milwaukee. The Blue Flame is a blue collar HVAC repairman named SAM BRAUSAM. In the wake of a horrific tragedy, the boundaries of the Blue Flame's identity blur even further. Now, before a universal trial, the Blue Flame must prove that humanity is worth saving. But in order to do that, Sam Brausam has to save himself. Can he?
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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SCOUT COMICS
REDSHIFT #1 (OF 6) CVR A NAHUELPAN
(W) H.S. Tak (A) Brent David McKee (CA) Amancay Nahuelpan
While humanity grapples to survive on Mars, the Ministry of Exploration pins mankind's last hope of resurgence on an astronaut who's scared of space. In this space odyssey brew of Total Recall and Interstellar, Hellener and his team of explorers hunt for a new home while civil war threatens to obliterate the last bastion of human life.
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks

IMAGE COMICS
CROSSOVER TP VOL 01
(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Geoff Shaw, Dee Cunniffe, John J. Hill
Imagine everything you thought was fantasy... was real. And now join us, in a world where reality is dead...and anything is possible...
The powerhouse creative team of DONNY CATES (Venom, Thor), GEOFF SHAW (GOD COUNTRY, Thanos Wins), DEE CUNNIFFE (REDNECK), and JOHN J. HILL (NAILBITER) have reunited after a string of breakout hits for an all-new, genre-defying series.
Collects CROSSOVER #1-6.
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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MARVEL COMICS
CHAMPIONS TP VOL 01 OUTLAWED
(W) Eve L. Ewing (A) Kim Jacinto, More (CA) Toni Infante
Earth's youngest heroes are outlawed! In the wake of a devastating tragedy, the United States passes a law that will shake the Marvel Universe to its core. The world has had enough of teen crimefighters. The crackdown has begun. And the lives of the next generation will never be the same again. But the world still needs heroes - and Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man will rise to the challenge as Champions once more! After Kamala Khan makes an unexpected and emotional announcement that her team won't go down without a fight, the group gathers to plan their next move. But the C.R.A.D.L.E. task force is hot on their trail - and there's a spy in their midst! Where is Riri "Ironheart" Williams in all this? Guest-starring the Champions' old friend Cyclops - and the seafaring Marauders! Collecting OUTLAWED #1 and CHAMPIONS (2020) #1-5.

Rated T+
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $17.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #88

BOOM! STUDIOS
DOWN RIVER PEOPLE ORIGINAL GN
(W) Adam Smith (A/CA) Matt Fox
For fans of Stillwater and Essex County comes a new graphic novel reuniting writer Adam Smith and artist Matt Fox, the duo behind the Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated Long Walk to Valhalla, for a riveting story about a man attempting to survive the complicated and dangerous web of his family's criminal ties with his soul intact.

Myers Carpenter is a bootlegger who just inherited his family's bar and must turn to his estranged mother - who he hasn't seen since he was a boy - for help.

Myers learns the secrets of his new family's lodge, but he may not escape the dark cult thriving just under the surface of opulence.
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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ALBATROSS FUNNYBOOKS
(USE JUL229503) GOON BUNCH OF OLD CRAP TP VOL 05
(W) Eric Powell (A/CA) Eric Powell
The Goon's darkest chapter is collected in this volume that contains the last of the Dark Horse run. What's left of the Zombie Priest's race of witches come after the Goon, forcing him to face his nightmares or lose his town! The witch coven believe that control of Goon's town will soon be in their grasp and his tragic soul will contribute to the curse that increases their power. But has their plot destroyed the Goon or created a monster too savage for them to withstand? This edition collects The Goon Volumes 13-15 and The Goon Noir.
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $29.99
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KODANSHA COMICS
BOYS RUN THE RIOT GN VOL 01 (MR)
(W) Keito Gaku (A) Keito Gaku
A transgender teen named Ryuu finds an escape from the expectations and anxieties of his daily life in the world of street fashion. This personal, heartfelt, fictional story from a Japanese transgender manga creator is completely unique, and comes presented in two extra-large, 400-page volumes.
High schooler Ryuu knows he's transgender. But he doesn't have anyone to confide in about the confusion he feels. He can't tell his best friend, who he's secretly got a crush on, and he can't tell his mom, who's constantly asking why Ryuu is always "dressing like a boy." He certainly can't tell Jin, the new transfer student who looks like just another bully. The only time Ryuu feels at ease is when he's wearing his favorite clothes. Then, and only then, the world melts away, and he can be his true self. One day, while out shopping, Ryuu sees an unexpected sight: Jin. The kid who looked so tough in class is shopping for the same clothes that Ryuu loves. And Jin offers Ryuu a proposal: to start their own brand and create apparel to help everyone feel comfortable in their skin. At last, Ryuu has someone he can open up to-and the journey ahead might finally give him a way to express himself to everyone else.
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $12.99
PREVIEWS Page #362

VERTICAL COMICS
CITY GN VOL 11
(W) Keiichi Arawi (A/CA) Keiichi Arawi
From Keiichi Arawi, the creator of hit series nichijou, comes a new slapstick comedy series about a penniless college student who moves to a town filled with bizarre people. This reckless girl will be the one who eventually sets the city in motion.
Nagumo is in a bit of a bind. She's a college student, and like many people in her situation, is struggling with money. She is in debt and her landlord is trying to shake her down for rent. Asking her friends no longer works! They know her deal and they do not have the cash to prop her up, even temporarily.
So what is she supposed to do under these circumstances? Well maybe bullying would help. Maybe petty theft? Neither one is realistic. Maybe getting a job would settle things... But that means working and not having fun in the big city. That also means not spending all your earnings before paying your rent.
Life in the city is an adventure. Thankfully its a fruitful and entertaining one at that!
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $12.95
PREVIEWS Page #365

Toys & Merchandise

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
MARVEL GALLERY PS4 SPIDER-PUNK PVC STATUE
A Diamond Select Toys release! Time to go into the Spider-Verse! Tour the noisy, crowded clubs of New York City with the most hardcore Spider-Man of all, Spider-Punk! Measuring approximately 7 inches tall, this sculpture of the nonconformist hero shows him surrounded by barbed wire, his guitar slung over his shoulder. This Gallery Diorama is made out of high-grade PVC, and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Cortes Studios! Formerly a GameStop exclusive.
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $59.99
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MONDO TEES LLC
CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON 1/6 SCALE FIGURE
From Mondo Tees. Mondo is making creature collectible history with the first-ever Creature From The Black Lagoon 1/6-Scale Figure. Meticulously crafted and two years in the making, this swamp-rompin' figure has 16 points of articulation, stands 12" tall, comes with switch-out swim hands and feet, as well as two switch-out heads. Also comes with a fossil hand accessory. Featuring concept design by Joe Allard, sculpt by Matthew Black, packaging artwork by Jason Edmiston, packaging design by Mike Bonanno, painting by Anthony Mestas, Mike Pflaumer, Hector Arce, and engineering by Tommy Hodges.
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $175.00

HASBRO TOY GROUP
SW BLACK SERIES 6IN MOFF GIDEON AF CS
From Hasbro Toy Group. Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the Star Wars Galaxy with these premium figures inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian, the live-action TV series on Disney+!  Imperial Moff Gideon is fiercely determined to capture a specific quarry. Clever and formidable, Gideon values power and knowledge. As an agent of the Bounty Hunters Guild, Greef Karga secures bounty hunters in pursuit of valuable and rare quarries in the galaxy. A vapor farmer on Arvala-7, Kuiil came to seek peace in an out-of-the way world, which is now being trespassed upon by criminals and mercenaries. These figures come with accessories to display the highly poseable, fully articulated figures in their action figure and vehicle collection!
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $19.99

TMP TOYS / MCFARLANE'S TOYS
DC GAMING 7IN SCALE WV3 AF ASST
DC Gaming figure.
In Shops: May 26, 2021
SRP: $19.99

FUNKO
POP SUPER MARVEL HEROES IMMORTAL HULK 6IN PX VIN FIG W/CHASE
From Funko. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Hulk is on a rampage more destructive than any before in the thrilling pages of Marvel Comics' Immortal Hulk, and now you can bring the destructive cosmic force of Hulk to your Funko collection with this PREVIEWS Exclusive POP! Vinyl Figure! Standing 6" tall, Immortal Hulk flickers with translucent gamma radiation effects, and holds the Earth in his hand with an intention to destroy this universe and start anew. Look out for a chase version that glows in the dark for a truly radioactive effect! Don't miss adding this PREVIEWS Exclusive Immortal Hulk POP! Vinyl Figure to your collection!
SRP: $23.99
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