#NCBD 10/17/18: FCBD's 10 Comics for New Comic Book Day!
Oct 17, 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 10/17/18, there's definitely something for everyone: Black Panther's techno-genius sister launches her own adventures in Shuri, Colonel Weird finds himself as a stranger in a strange land in Black Hammer: Age of Doom, join Bongo for the final issue of Simpsons Comics in a series finale, and more!
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Shuri #1
(W) Nnedi Okorafor (A) Leonardo Romero (CA) Sam Spratt
FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE BLACK PANTHER!
The world fell in love with her in the movie. Now, the Black Panther's techno-genius sister launches her own adventures - written by best-selling Afrofuturist author Nnedi Okorafor and drawn by Eisner-nominated artist Leonardo Romero!
The Black Panther has disappeared, lost on a mission in space. And in his absence, everyone's looking at the next in line for the throne. But Shuri is happiest in a lab, surrounded by gadgets of her own creation. She'd rather be testing gauntlets than throwing them. But a nation without a leader is a vulnerable one - and Shuri may have to choose between Wakanda's welfare and her own.
Rated T
In Shops: October 17, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Batman #57
(W) Tom King (A/CA) Tony S. Daniel
The KGBeast isn't working alone. As the Cold War between Batman and the Russian killer heats up, Batman's nose for mystery gets to twitching when he suspects there's more to the KGBeast's attacks than initially thought. Not only does this tie back to the court case Bruce Wayne sat on involving Mr. Freeze, there's another villainous Gotham ghoul in play-but whom?
In Shops: October 17, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Black Hammer: Age of Doom #6
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Rich Tommaso
The Eisner Award-winning superhero saga returns!
After the shocking revelations in the last issue, Colonel Weird finds himself as a stranger in a strange land, where reality is ever changing!
In Shops: October 17, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Simpsons Comics #245
(W) Nathan Kane (A) Rex Lindsey, Andrew Pepoy (CA) Jason Ho, Nathan Kane
It's a Simpsons Comics send off! Join Bongo for the final issue of Simpsons Comics in a series finale that's been 25 years in the making! When Lisa brings home a lovable new pet from All Creatures Great and Small and Cheap, it seems like the perfect gift. But this new addition to the family turns out to be much more than anyone could have expected, and soon Springfield itself is in danger. Only one person can save the town from total disaster, but they're too busy taking a nap! It's a tale of twists, turns, irradiated missteps, and surprise cameos that will have your head spinning, bosom heaving, and wallet screaming to be emptied! A heartfelt series farewell from your pals at Bongo. We hate to say goodbye, so let's just leave it at "Smell ya later!"
In Shops: October 17, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Optimus Prime #24
(W) John Barber (A) Andrew Griffith (CA) Kei Zama
YOUTH IN REVOLT! As Unicron approaches, Optimus Prime's colonist soldiers take matters into their own hands. With Autobot forces spread thin, will anybody stand in their way? And-more importantly-SHOULD anybody stop them?
Ties-in to the Unicron event!
Part of the summer of Transformers-all building up to the end of the universe as we know it!
The penultimate issue before the conclusion you have to see to believe!
In Shops: October 17, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Strangers in Paradise XXV #7
(W) Terry Moore (A/CA) Terry Moore
Katchoo's hunt for Stephanie, the rogue Parker Girl, is derailed when a bus highjacking forces her into the tropical territory of a dangerous cartel. Meanwhile, Freddie asks Francine for a favor that could land them both in jail!
In Shops: October 17, 2018
SRP: $3.99
The Mall #2
(W) Don Handfield, James Haick (A) Rafael Loureiro
After the shocking revelations of last issue, Diego, Dallas and Lena must come to terms with their inheritance and all that it brings. It's not every day that you get news that you're the heirs of a criminal organization run out of the coolest mall in southern Florida. It's the Breakfast Club meets Goodfellas and set in everybody's favorite decade, the 1980's! Regular cover art by Stabbity Bunny's Dwayne Biddix.
In Shops: October 17, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Season Two: Bye Bye, Little Butterfly
(W) Zag Entertainment (A/CA) Zag Entertainment
The second season of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir continues! After Chloé gets everyone in trouble, she tries to be a bit nicer to everyone. But things don't turn out quite how she planned and someone ends up getting akumatized into Despair Bear! Then, a new fencer arrives at the school to challenge Adrien to be part of their elite team. However, when she loses, Hawk Moth takes advantage of the situation and turns her into Riposte, a powerful sword fighter who's ready to slash through Ladybug and Cat Noir.
In Shops: October 17, 2018
SRP: $8.99
Lumberjanes Original Graphic Novel: The Internal Compass
(W) Lilah Sturges (A) Polterink (CA) Alexa Sharpe
Eisner Award-nominated writer Lilah Sturges ( Fables, Thor: Season One ) teams with artist polterink ( Enough Space for Everyone Else ) for the first Lumberjanes graphic novel in a story about finding your way and navigating life, love, and a literal forest.
When the eJanes start to become separated during an orienteering outing thanks to a mysterious compass, Molly becomes more and more insecure about the effect of her relationship with Mal on the other girls.
Meanwhile, a lonely woman explorer is trying to steal the compass, with the help of some weirdly polite automaton butlers.
In Shops: October 17, 2018
SRP: $14.99
Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection
(W) Junji Ito (A/CA) Junji Ito
Junji Ito meets Mary Shelley! The master of horror manga bends all his skill into bringing the anguished and solitary monster-and the fouler beast who created him-to life with the brilliantly detailed chiaroscuro he is known for.
Also included are six tales of Oshikiri-a high school student who lives in a decaying mansion connected to a haunted parallel world. Uncanny doppelgangers, unfortunately murdered friends, and a whole lot more are in store for him.
Bonus: The Ito family dog! Thrill to the adventures of Non-non Ito, an adorable Maltese!
In Shops: October 17, 2018
SRP: $22.99
