#NCBD 9/19/18: FCBD's 10 Comics for New Comic Book Day!
Sep 19, 2018
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! Some of them directly tie into comics you got on Free Comic Book Day 2018!
In this week's list for comics coming out 9/19/18, there's definitely something for everyone: the new Avengers team is officially formed in Avengers, the Russian super-assassin is back in Batman, the the All-American detective Dick Tracy returns, and more!
What will you be picking up at the comic shop? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter!
Avengers #8
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(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) David Marquez
"WORLD TOUR" PART ONE
In the aftermath of their world-shaking battle against the Dark Celestials, the new Avengers team is officially formed, complete with a startling new headquarters at the top of the world. Behold the wonders of Avengers Mountain. But someone who doesn't seem impressed is Namor, the ferocious lord of Atlantis, whose rage may turn the oceans red with blood!
Rated T+
In Shops: September 19, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Batman #55
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(W) Tom King (A/CA) Tony S. Daniel
The KGBeast lives! The Russian super-assassin is back-but under whose orders? Does he have a specific mission, or is this simply some leftover Cold War mayhem? Nyet, comrade-it has to do with Bruce Wayne's recent court case involving Mr. Freeze. Something is rotten in Gotham, and you can still smell it, even if it's on ice!
In Shops: September 19, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Black Hammer: Age of Doom #5
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(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Dean Ormston
The Eisner Award-winning superhero saga returns with lots of revelations!
Our heroes' journey from Spiral City to the farm is finally revealed and will change them forever!
"Black Hammer is the maddest, most brilliant comic I've read in years."-Mark Millar (Kick Ass)
"This whole weird pulpy world is so fun and gorgeous." -IGN
In Shops: September 19, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive #1
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(W) Lee Allred, Michael Allred (A) Rich Tommaso (A/CA) Michael Allred
IDW Publishing proudly presents the rebirth of one the most iconic comic-strip heroes of all time, Dick Tracy! The All-American detective just made the biggest collar of his career, and it only cost him his job! But now the honest cop has packed his bags for "the city by the lake," and its criminals better watch out! Reimagined for the 21st century through a retro lens by the superstar team of Michael Allred, Lee Allred, Rich Tommaso and Laura Allred, Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive is a lock to be the pop-art event of 2018!
Bizarre villains! Crooked cops! Gunfights galore!
Cover art and co-written by Eisner Award-winning superstar Michael Allred (Madman, iZombie, Silver Surfer, Batman '66)!
Illustrated by Rich Tommaso (Spy Seal, Dry County) with Michael Allred inks!
Each issue features a "mug shot" alternate cover by Rich Tommaso!
Ask your retailer about the "coloring book" variant cover by Michael Allred!
Ask your retailer about the ultra-rare Mike Oeming variant cover!
In Shops: September 19, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Shadowman #7
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(W) Andy Diggle (A) Renato Guedes (CA) Tonci Zonjic
Who is Shadowman? It's a question Jack Boniface has asked himself ever since he was called to protect our world from the demons that lie beyond... Now, as he rides backseat in the body of a Paleolithic hunter, eons before his own birth, he will finally learn the shocking true identity of the loa spirit bound to his soul! And, as a shadow begins to spread across West Africa, Jack must defend his fellow tribesmen... or else be trapped in 40,000 B.C. forever!
"DEAD AND GONE" reaches a monumental climax as renowned writer Andy Diggle (Green Arrow: Year One) and superstar artist Renato Guedes (BLOODSHOT SALVATION) lay the building blocks that will define the Shadowman mythos for years to come!
In Shops: September 19, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Strangers in Paradise XXV #6
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(W) Terry Moore (A/CA) Terry Moore
Katchoo follows the trail of Stephanie, the rogue Parker Girl, to the steamy jungles of Columbia. Meanwhile, Francine gets a surprise visitor, Freddie!
In Shops: September 19, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Go Go Power Rangers: Back to School #1
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(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Ilaria Catalani, Jordan Gibson, Derek Charm, Xiao Tong Kong, Jonathan Lam, Jim Towe (CA) Dan Mora
It's Spring Break for the Rangers, and the first time since they received their Power Coins that the Rangers will be apart. As they each embark on their own week-long vacation, these teenagers with attitude discover that being a hero doesn't always mean having to morph!
Award-nominated Marguerite Bennett (Batwoman, Animosity) teams up with fan-favorite artists Jim Towe (Youngblood), Derek Charm (Star Wars: Adventures, Powerpuff Girls), Jordan Gibson (The Amazing Spider-Man), Xiao Tong Kong (Adventure Time Comics) and Ilaria Catalani (Rugrats: R is for Reptar) to present a new look at the Power Rangers.
In Shops: September 19, 2018
SRP: $7.99
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey TP Vol. 1
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(W) Dj Milky (A) Kei Ishiyama, Kiyoshi Arai, David Hutchinson, Dan Conner
When Jack Skellington's faithful pet Zero gets lost, the ghost pup must get the help of the residents of Christmas Town to find his way back. With Halloween plans on hold while Jack mounts a search, will they be reunited in time to save both holidays? Explore the magical realms of Halloween Town and Christmas Town through the eyes of Zero as he tries to find his way home in an unfamiliar world. This graphic novel includes the FCBD issue #0 plus #1-4 as well as extra bonus material!
In Shops: September 19, 2018
SRP: $15.99
Rick and Morty Presents: Sleepy Gary #1
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(W) Magdalene Visaggio (A) Nick Filardi (A/CA) CJ Cannon
Sleepy Gary may be a parasite, but when Jerry is with him, he's... happy. Does it matter if it isn't really real? Can either of them even know what's real anymore? Explore the nuances of love, perception, and high-speed vespa chases in this darkly funny and poignant one-shot, written by Magdalene Visaggio (KIM & KIM, ETERNITY GIRL) and illustrated by series artists CJ Cannon and Nick Filardi.
In Shops: September 19, 2018
SRP: $4.99
Skyward, Vol. 1: My Low-G Life
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(W) Joe Henderson (A/CA) Lee Garbett
SPECIAL LOW INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF $9.99!
One day, gravity on Earth suddenly became a fraction of what it is now. Twenty years later, humanity has adapted to its new low-gravity reality. And to Willa Fowler, who was born just after G-day, it's pretty awesome. You can fly through the air! I mean, sure, you can also die if you jump too high. So you just don't jump too high. And maybe don't get mixed up in your dad's secret plan to bring gravity back that could get you killed...
From writer JOE HENDERSON (showrunner of Fox's Lucifer) and artist LEE GARBETT (Lucifer, Loki: Agent of Asgard) comes the story of a young woman's journey to find her place in a world turned upside down.
Collects SKYWARD #1-5
In Shops: September 19, 2018
SRP: $9.99
