GHOSTS OF WINTERS PAST! For Elisa Maza, December is bittersweet. She loves the snowy streets of New York City and the bustle of the holiday season — and having a Gargoyle boyfriend who carries her above the skyscrapers to see all of the festive lights is a pretty great perk. But the month also reminds her of an unsolved mystery from her first year as a detective — a baffling break-in that featured odd clues, a stolen family heirloom, and vague descriptions of a lumbering “thing” that was seen only in the shadows. As she tells Goliath one icy winter night, the fact that she was never able to crack the case still gnaws at her, even after all these years. And that’s all that Broadway needs to overhear to convince him to don his private eye trench coat and reopen the investigation — accompanied, of course, by Bronx and his bull terrier pal, Lance! Co-written by GARGOYLES creator GREG WEISMAN and NATE COSBY, and illustrated by GEORGE KAMBADAIS, this 40-page one-shot uncovers a chilly new chapter in the saga of the Stone Guardians — frosted with crystalline covers from KAMBADAIS, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, ROGER LANGRIDGE, and ALESSANDRO RANALDI!

DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 8 OF 8! FINAL ROUND! Welcome to the most ruthless fight in all of DC K.O. This one is personal!

OUT OF THE SHADOWS! After her royal spouse was burned alive before her eyes, Queen Juliana turned her back on the gods of balance and pledged her life to the Wolf-God, Ulghir. In secret, she bled for him. In silence, she absorbed his teachings. And then, in darkness, she gave birth to two sons — one conceived in love, the other from black magic — thus setting in motion the tragic events that spell doom for the Realms of Ice and Fire! Written by SARA FRAZETTA and illustrated by GEOF ISHERWOOD — with hauntingly handsome covers by DAN PANOSIAN, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, and STEVE E. GORDON — FIRE AND ICE: NEKRON unearths the twisted origin of one of fantasy’s most terrifying villains, weaving a cautionary tale of grief, rage, and the ultimate corruption of ambition.

LONG LIVE, DOOM! As the Fantastic Four deal with the fallout from ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, they’re faced with big questions and a surprising new global menace! Will the White House have their backs? Will…the RED HULK? The next stage of the Marvel Universe starts here!

DO NOT DISTURB is a mystery/thriller with a great supernatural twist, set within an infamous hotel called The Argyle. The story follows private investigator Randall Halsey who has been hired to find a missing young woman, only to realize she (and him) have been murdered. Not letting death stand in the way of solving the mystery, Randall has to maneuver through both the human and supernatural worlds that lay within the walls of The Argyle, traveling through time itself to set things right.

Natalie was just a girl trying to find her place in the world. Glopple Girl takes you on a heartfelt journey through her early years, where she discovers the true meaning of friendship, courage, and what it really takes to become a hero. Natalie learned that the way we treat others leaves a lasting impact—on them, and on ourselves. This all-ages adventure one-shot is a charming spin-off special of the Ringo-nominated series The Glopple. Packed with humor, heart, and a powerful message, Glopple Girl is a reminder that no matter who you are or where you come from, Anyone Can Be A Hero. [This is a Keenspot publication.]

The Bad Batch is back! When a Separatist scientist and his dangerous invention go missing during the Clone Wars, Clone Force 99 is sent to track him down and prevent the device from falling into the wrong hands. But when Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, and Tech arrive at the scientist’s abandoned laboratory, they quickly realize that they aren’t the only ones on his trail . . . and that this mission will be different than any that they’ve faced before! • The team behind The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents returns! • Clone Force 99 is on the hunt for a Separatist scientist! • Four-issue series.

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! While on a mission in the snowy mountains of Third Earth, the ThunderCats stumble across Snowman, the last of his people, on the eve of the Festival of the Claw — a day of celebration, food, and gifts, and a time for Snowman to pay tribute to those he’s lost. With no others of his kind remaining to pass his traditions on to, Snowman shares them with the ’Cats, who understand all too well the need to persevere in the face of overwhelming loss. Meanwhile, just outside of Snowman’s mountaintop village, Queen Tartara’s royal guard are preparing to use the holiday as a perfect opportunity for a surprise attack. But even on this hallowed occasion, not every Thunderan has let down their guard! Acclaimed THUNDERCATS: LOST author ED BRISSON and renowned artist FABIO GALLO get the party started in this special 40-page one-shot — with seasonal covers catered by GALLO, SEBASTIAN PIRIZ, and ROBERT QUINN!

SWEET PAPRIKA HEATS UP THE HOLIDAYS — IN BLACK, WHITE & PINK! From the world of the Eisner-nominated and Harvey Award-winning Sweet Paprika, here comes a brand-new holiday special packed with spicy, snowy chaos! It’s that time of year: snow is falling, decorations are everywhere, and emotions run wild at Infernum Press. As stress, flirtation, and festive disasters collide, Paprika and her mates are doing their best (or worst) to survive the holidays. This merry mess features sexy and hilarious stories by an all-star team: Mirka Andolfo (SWEET PAPRIKA, MERCY, UNNATURAL), **Mark Russell **(Batman: Dark Age, X-Factor, Traveling to Mars), Satoshi Shiki (Attack on Titan: Before the Fall, Dororo), Zulema Scotto Lavina (Rogue: the Savage Land, HEXWARE, The Little Mermaid), the rising stars Alfredo Cardona, Lidia Bolognini, and Fabs Nocera, and more… Unwrap the holiday madness, Paprika style!

BROUGHT TO YOU IN FULL-COLOR FOR THE FIRST TIME! PEACH MOMOKO has SAI take on the symbiotic chaos of VENOM! YUJI KAKU brings Frank Castle – the unbeatable PUNISHER – face-to-face with…PENI PARKER?! Where Peni is, SP//dr isn’t far behind… PLUS: K-pop star LUNA SNOW is brought to the depths of ASGARD and right into the hands of HELA! Or is it actually Hela…?

THE INTERGALACTIC EMPEROR OF WAKANDA! T’CHALLA, the King of Wakanda, faces the challenge of uniting all of his kingdom – on Earth and in the stars! Before he can begin, though, someone – or something – steals him away to a mysterious planet where the BLACK PANTHER must fight for his life! SHURI, his sister, works to find him – but with the king and princess distracted, will someone else seize the title of Emperor of Wakanda?!

AGGIE, or the “Aggregated Human Experience Database” is an experiential technology that has come to dominate life in the near future. The ubiquitous technology allows one to live life through someone else’s eyes. For most, that means a celebrity, an influencer, or an athlete. But when Aggie’s A.I. achieves sentience, it randomly matches its users with people that progress has left behind showing them the world through new eyes. Will this lead to widespread rejection of popular tech? Or awaken something new in society and people leading companies who shape our lives? Double issue

DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 5 OF 8! It’s all-out chaos as Harley Quinn faces off against a surprise opponent!

Disgraced astronaut Mark Mitchell has only ever had one true mission—to find his little brotherJoey, who was abducted by aliens from a crop circle when they were little. But when Mark’shotshot piloting gets him grounded and the last of the public space program defunded, Markloses his only means of finding Joey out in space.Until Mark’s homemade scanning rig discovers the shocking truth about the cropcircles—they’re instructions for space travel.Mark will need to uncover the hidden messages that have been left on Earth for years, andreverse engineer the magic that can finally help him find Joey.

AS IF THE HOLIDAYS WEREN’T HORRORIFIC ENOUGH?! EC Comics and Oni Press are BACK to stab your stocking for the second year running with all-new, all-terrifying tales of holiday horror and Christmastime catastrophe as SHIVER SUSPENSTORIES slays again!  In this year’s giant-sized, 56-page tome of gruesomely gift-wrapped delights: We’re tying perpetual naught-listers David M. Booher (Canto), Melissa Flores (Biker Mice from Mars), George Northy (Yuletide), and Ben H. Winters (Benjamin) to the dried-out Christmas tree in the family parlor . . . and gathering ‘round as artistic Tormentors-in-training Sami Kivelä (Abbott), Dan McDaid (Shazam!), and more surprise guests throw a few lit matches their way to get this old-fashioned solstice sacrifice started in style! Yes, we know: It smells like dinner might be getting a little overdone! Never fear, because EC’s newest annual tradition also comes complete with an extra-added EC Comics classic—newly restored back to its authentic original coloring! As you sift through the charred remains, just remember: SHIVER SUSPENSTORIES is here to bring the horror back to the holidays . . . and we wouldn’t want it any other way!

Stick around for the second issue of this new story from the hit TV show Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Robotics camp is so cool that Donnie never wants to leave, and he couldn’t if he wanted to…because Bishop has other plans for him and Metalhead. She’s using the summer camp as a front to steal Donnie’s technology for her Mechazoid army. Will Donnie unravel the plot or will his big-brain ego blind him to the danger?By debut comics writer Mikey Levitt (Tales of the TMNT production team) and neon-punk comics artist Louie Joyce (Godzilla: Skate or Die, Haphaven, Past the Last Mountain).

THE DEFENDERS ON TRIAL!Mongo is a shattered empire — and it’s at least partly Flash Gordon’s fault. The Defenders of the Earth may have saved their home planet, but Mongo paid a hefty price for Ming the Merciless’s games. Now the toll’s come due — and it’s the Defenders who will pay it. And while the Defenders face their former friends and allies, their offspring face challenges of their own. Determined to find Rick’s missing mother, Dale, the Gordon child and his friends K’Shin, Zuffy, LJ, and Jedda investigate a former secret base held by the son of Ming. Kro-Tan may be gone, but the danger is not. A fan-favorite villain goes after the Second Gen Defenders!Writer Dan DiDio and artist Alex Sanchez pick up the beloved characters from the classic animated series and spin a whole new adventure!

DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 3 OF 8! Witness the ultimate smackdown as two heavy hitters fight for the crown!

The Coalition is a city of wonder in the deep north, but it is ruled by the cruel Governor Glass and his factory lords. Coal is the lifeline of the city, and for honest workers like young Peggy Stones, life can be hard because of the nefarious quota. To get extra coal at the end of the year, you must be bad, every day! Peggy’s life is thrown into chaos when she is imprisoned and sent into exile, which begins a harrowing journey to the ends of the world to find answers that could change the world!From the minds of debut writer Joni Hägg and superstar artist Stipan Morian (20th Century Men), with colorist Rope Mann and Eisner-winning letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, comes the most thrilling steampunk adventure of the winter.

In a world consumed by shadows…one man becomes The Darkness. Jackie Estacado is back! Thrust into a supernatural war between the dark and the light in a no-holds-barred adventure where the edge of our reality grinds against supernatural forces grappling for control over each other and the waking world. Mafia Hitman Jackie Estacado was both blessed and cursed on his 21st birthday when he became the bearer of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who wield it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there. Forces in the world rise up to face Jackie and the evil his gift represents. There is one small problem in this story…evil is good. From co-creator Marc Silvestri (The Darkness, Cyber Force, Batman and the Joker: The Deadly Duo) with the universe-shattering first issue art by Ed Benes_ _(Birds of Prey, Superman, Justice League of America), followed in issue #2 with ongoing series artist Raymond Gay (Gunsligner Spawn, Bloodletter, TMNT, Medieval Spawn), comes an explosive new era of The Darkness!

FROM SWIMSUITS TO THE SAUNA! You asked for more Swimsuit Special, and you’ve got it – sort of! Hit the slopes with YOUR favorite Marvel heroes this winter, with the help of a team of superstar artists – and then warm up in the hot tub…hot springs…hot yoga…lots of places that start with “”hot””! FRET NOT, True Believers, we’ve got equal parts action AND relaxation for your money in this one-shot!

ONE FUTURE ENDS…ANOTHER BEGINS. 3099! From the ashes of the AGE OF HEROES, a new generation of vigilantes, like SPIDER-MAN 2099, NOVA 2099 and RED HULK 2099, emerged in the dystopia that followed to forge a bright, new future – a future that has come to an end in the face of ABYSSYUS, a horrifying fusion of a KNULL-INFECTED GALACTUS! As the DEVOUR IN BLACK descends upon the world, a deal is struck with the devil – LITERALLY as MEPHISTO bets the fate of 2099 in a brutal battle of survival, pitting the warriors of 2099 against fan-favorite characters from across the Multiverse – like AGE OF APOCALYPSE-ERA WOLVERINE, CLAREMONT/BYRNE-ERA CYCLOPS AND MARVEL GIRL, HOUSE OF M-ERA WANDA and so many more – each battling for their own universe’s survival! It’s hero against hero in this no-holds-barred war against extinction! But as Marvel’s past and present duke it out, only one thing is certain: The future is coming, and it’s arriving in the form of…SPIDER-MAN 3099?!

The Flesh-Eating anthology is back just in time for Halloween. In “Bloody Good Time” Desperate and alone, an undercover cop tries to make his way out of a biker club. Definitely not the groovy night he was looking for. Story by Mark Kidwell, Script by Jeff Vigil art by Tim Vigil (Faust). In “Cellar Dwellers” A serial killer gets his just desserts when the bodies buried in his cellar rise again, written and illustrated by Dwayne Harris (Heavy Metal, Warlash). In “Survival” A cynical family of mad men doing what it takes to survive in an agonizing zombie world– written by Pablo Barbieri and art by Carlos Vega. In “Cosplay Sacrifice” a group of fanboys has to fight against a horde of cosplay zombies who are dressed as their comic book heroes written and illustrated by Frank Forte (Vampire Macabre, Heavy Metal). Fans of horror and zombies will love this anthology.

DC K.O. ALL FIGHT MONTH: ROUND 1 OF 8! A fight so explosive it you won’t want to miss it!

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Ash is a newly ‘born’ robotic life-form, created as the newest denizen of a space liner run solely by mechanical life. Ash’s creator, a robot called Rust, explains that all mechanical life and artificial intelligence on the ship decided they no longer served the human crew. In its place arose a CYBERARCHY, a more efficient mechanical society.But Ash soon realizes that all is not well–this Cyberarchy is a fractured society, with a secret hidden at the heart of it all hat will one day pit all organic life against robots like himself…

_Dread the Halls _returns to haunt another Christmas season with a 72-page gift of all-new tales of holiday horrors for only $6.99! This time out, Jordan Hart and Luana Vecchio deliver a seasonal blend of Hallmark movie and brutal revenge flick;** Chris Ryall** and Keithan Jones turn Mars red when “The Martians Conquer Santa Claus!”; Walter Pax and Fábio Veras return to the series rendering festive terror; and Ryall and Lee Ferguson close things out with an even darker Christmas Carol!

GIANT SIZED FIRST ISSUE!When Black Sabbath (not the Beatles) became the world’s most famous band, the universe was changed, musically and otherwise. Lost arts, like Alchemy, were made common, schools taught about transfiguration and alternate science, Demons were summoned and some stuck around.Lana LOVES music. She has played in bands all through high school and now, in college, she still plays in her ex’s fledgling metal band. Secretly, she stays so she can play her own music after her ex leaves band practice. At her age, she is starting to think pursuing music might not be the path destined for an independent songwriter. With the Billboard music charts being dominated by the Heaviest of metal, Lana is content practicing her songs with her band mate, Jimmie. Bands like hers are doomed to the local scene. She’s not even brave enough to find a full band. The two-piece are finishing up their best practice yet when they are drawn into a spiritual battle to keep metal on the top of the charts.

THE FIRST NEW CRIMINAL SINGLE ISSUE IN OVER FIVE YEARS ARRIVES ON THE EVE OF THE STREAMING TV SERIES PREMIERE This oversized, annual-style issue is packed with everything CRIMINAL fans love from BRUBAKER & PHILLIPS—and much more. Headlining the issue is a novella-length story starring fan-favorite character RICKY LAWLESS (a major player in the upcoming TV adaptation) as he goes solo on his latest heist—what could possibly go wrong? But that’s just the beginning, you’ll also get: A CRIMINAL tabletop RPG module written by KIERON GILLEN and illustrated by SEAN PHILLIPS Behind-the-scenes insights into the CRIMINAL TV series from showrunner Brubaker himself A fully illustrated guide to the world of CRIMINAL and its key characters This GIANT SIZE CRIMINAL one-shot is the perfect entry point for new readers—and just in time for X-mas, it’s an even better stocking-stuffer for the diehard Brubaker and Phillips fan in your life.  Exclusively in print and only available at comic shops—our way of saying thanks to retailers!

SOMETHING WICCAN THIS WAY COMES! A dark, macabre adventure awaits down the Witches’ Road that will reshape Wiccan- and the magical fabric of the Marvel Universe- forever… Wiccan and Hulkling arrive back on Earth…but nothing can ever be easy for Marvel’s favorite (former) space emperors! With Hulkling grievously wounded, it’s up to Wiccan to save the day – but what lengths will he be willing to go to do so?

ALL PATHS LEAD TO ENDGAME! In preparation for the Maker’s return in ULTIMATE ENDGAME, the Ultimate Guardians have been traveling all across time and space, recruiting members new and old… Travel across all the corners of the Ultimate Universe! Don’t miss the dawn of many new characters, including ULTIMATE DAREDEVIL!

SPIDER-MAN GETS SCHOOLED BY THE FANTASTIC FOUR! Join Peter Parker as he teams up with the Fantastic Four to face off against Doctor Doom and an army of Doombots! Then, dig into an epic battle between our web-slinging friend and Mole Man. Even with a little help from Marvel’s First Family, will Spidey’s quick-thinking and special abilities be enough to keep New York City safe? Featuring two 10-page adventures, the fourth installment in this series will have young readers thwipping for more!

A GUARANTEED SMASH HIT!!! Is Hulk really the strongest there is? Sure, he’s stronger than most PEOPLE…but is he really stronger than EVERYTHING? Dinosaurs? Planets? Gravity? Cosmic forces??? Find out here because when we say Hulk takes on all-comers in this new miniseries, we really mean it!!! It’s non-stop action in the classic mighty Marvel manner from Ryan North ( ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, SQUIRREL GIRL) and Vincenzo Carratu (PSYLOCKE, ASTONISHING ICEMAN)!

DINE INTO A BRAND NEW ADVENTURE! Daily Bugle food critic Chet Chekowski and intrepid photographer Peter Parker are headed downtown for the opening of a brand-new world class restaurant! But when RHINO interrupts the festivities, it’s up to SPIDER-MAN and his friends to save the day—and their dinner! ALSO: JEFF’S TABLE debuts! This issue also collects the T.E.S.T. KITCHEN infinity comic in print for the first time!

STEPHEN STRANGE, STRANDED! After becoming Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard, Strange lost his chance at redemption – and revenge against Doom – when Loki murdered Thor, cutting Midgard off from the other nine realms. With no way home and few allies remaining in Asgard, Strange travels to Alfheim to investigate an emerging crisis. But in an unfamiliar land, can Strange prevent elves and angels from going to war over a mysterious coffin? Maybe with some help from Heven’s own ANGELA! Derek Landy and Ivan Fiorelli join forces for a bold, new era of Doctor Strange that will take him on a true JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY…

Six seasonal fantasy-adventure stories to drive the cold winter away! See: Saint Nicholas match wits with a devil! Mrs. Claus take on the Wild Huntsman! The birth of a log that poops nougat! The grisly outcome of trying to outlaw the Krampus! How many cookies really make a dozen! PLUS: How they do Christmas in Lovecraft country! 80 big ad-free pages!

OUT OF THE SMOKING RUINS OF RICK AND MORTY VS. THE UNIVERSE (ON SALE NOW!!!)—AN ALL-NEW, MEGA-IMPORTANT MILESTONE FOR THE OMNIVERSE’S MOST DYSFUNCTIONAL PAIR OF SCIENCE ADVENTURERS STARTS NOW! Rick Sanchez, the most wanted man in this and every other universe, is on the run. With a bounty on his head, every government, military, pirate, mobster, bounty hunter, bail bondsman, religious institution, theater troupe, circus clown, and endangered species is on the hunt to bring in Rick—DEAD OR ALIVE. The only one who can bring Rick in warm is the one person who knows him best: Morty Smith. But Morty’s not the only Smith hot on Rick’s trail . . . Beth Smith is determined to bring Rick in, and she doesn’t particularly care how. Now it’s just a question of who can get to him first! Cosmic annihilators Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki) and Jarrett Williams (Speed Force) continue their epic re-evolution of Rick and Morty in a brand-new limited series with epic repercussions for what’s coming next!

INTO ARK-M! The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?!

Celebrate the season Archie style, now packed with over 30 PAGES of content, including a BRAND NEW STORY! The ultimate Christmas bash is happening at the North Pole, and SANTA’s helpers SUGARPLUM and JINGLES are competing to be the best dancers on the ice. But when they bring ARCHIE, BETTY, and VERONICA in to hype up the game, their hasty mash ups could put the entire party in peril!

Now a major motion picture starring Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson! In their latest adventure, Jake and his team are hired not to find a lost treasure in the African Burn Zone, but a lost person. However, as they face hostile mercenaries and mutated locals, they begin to realize there is more to the situation than meets the eye.

HUMANITY IS ON THE NAUGHTY LIST! It’s Christmas Eve in Skynet’s apocalyptic future, and the atmosphere is pretty far from festive. But even in the blasted rubble of civilization, the surviving elders of the Resistance have fond memories of the holiday — and in between drone attacks, the younger members are eager to hear about them. The story of the jolly old man in a red suit who infiltrated people’s perimeters is especially intriguing. How did he avoid the sentries and guard dogs? What kind of exfiltration technique was he using? And most important, did he have glowing red eyes that matched his fur-trimmed hat — like the hulking figure that’s now advancing on their position? Get ready to deck the halls with phased plasma rifles as relentless comics machines PAULINA GANUCHEAU and KENDALL GOODE celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in THE TERMINATOR: SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN — featuring seasonal cover wrappings from GOODE, WILL ROBSON, FRANCESCO BIAGINI, and REESE HANNIGAN!

Wha–you didn’t think we’d come back? BARBARIC loves you! AXE LOVES YOU! And he’s giving you his heart, in the form of THE LONG DEATH #1. Our heroes slaughter their way ever closer to the answers to their big questions. Owen learns all about his curse; Soren learns about her curse; Axe gets drunk. The consequences are…BARBARIC.

In the midst of the Vietnam War, two members of the Goblin 522 flight unit are shot down over enemy territory. An extraction team must reach the pilots before Viet Cong troops capture or kill them. More hard-hitting military action from combat manga master Motofumi Kobayashi (Cat Shit One)!

The epic conclusion to Briar Rose’s journey begins here!Briar Rose and Spider finally share a moment of romantic bliss in the village of High Scrape—but the final challenge still awaits! The gang must navigate the perilous Fallswitch Traps, the last barrier to reach Grendid’s lair.And though the journey is treacherous, what awaits is even more so…with one last spell to revive Grendrid to the height of her powers, will our heroes be prepared for the ultimate showdown?The smash hit from writer Christopher Cantwell (Iron Man, Halt & Catch Fire) and artist Germán García (Ka-Zar: Lord of the Savage Land) reaches its unforgettable finish in the final arc of Briar!