Comic Quest Weekly for 6/2/2019
Tom King Exits ‘Batman’ For Bat/Cat Romance Title
Beginning in January 2020, DC’s ongoing BATMAN comic book, currently shipping twice-monthly, will return to a monthly schedule, allowing DC to incorporate the monthly BATMAN title into the larger DC universe and continuity. BATMAN will ship alongside a new 12-issue BATMAN/CATWOMAN series by Tom King and Clay Mann, while Bat-Family titles DETECTIVE COMICS, CATWOMAN, NIGHTWING, BATGIRL and others will continue into 2020 with no immediate changes to their shipping schedules.
“We’re making changes to our comic book publishing line to set DC up for continued success,” said DC’s editor-in-chief Bob Harras. “We’re starting with the bestselling BATMAN comic after ‘City of Bane’ wraps up in December. ‘City of Bane’ is an incredible story and an integral part of our overall ‘Year of the Villain’ campaign, and a new Tom King and Clay Mann Bat/Cat series in 2020 fills the gap once BATMAN begins to ship monthly.”
Featuring art by Tony S. Daniel, ’City of Bane’ kicks off in BATMAN #75 on July 17th, 2019, when, after three years being broken down by Bane, Bruce Wayne falls to his lowest point. Bane’s minions have moved into Gotham City, taken control and are ruling with an iron fist…and Batman is nowhere to be found. This extra-sized anniversary issue kicks off a storyline that ties together all the threads of the first 74 issues of Tom King’s epic BATMAN run. ’City of Bane’ will run 11 issues with artwork by series regulars Daniel, Mikel Janín and Mann, concluding in December 2019 with BATMAN #85.
“Batman and Catwoman is a chance to do what Morrison and Quietly did in Batman and Robin: launch an ambitious, accessible, beautiful, thrilling new series that concludes years of stories and defines what Batman is, can, and will be,” said Tom King. “This will be a comic about what the best Batman comics are always been about, how our greatest hero turns fear into bravery, pain into hope, trauma into love. It’s the story I always wanted to tell, and I’m telling it with the man I consider to be the greatest artist in comics, my brother Clay Mann.
“It’s tough to leave Batman,” added King. “It’s a gift and a joy to be on that book. But I’m leaving it to work on the biggest, most ambitious projects of my career, comics I get to make with the best collaborators in comics. And that’s a gift and a joy too.”
“We’re excited for fans to get more of what they love from DC,” said Harras. “With Joëlle Jones continuing on CATWOMAN, a new creative team on BATMAN, plus titles like DETECTIVE COMICS, BATGIRL, NIGHTWING, RED HOOD: OUTLAW and BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS, our Gotham City protectors and the talent behind them will continue to offer great stories that cater to the tastes of as many Bat-fans as possible in 2020 and beyond.”
The Most Important Scene In X-Men History?
House of X and Powers of X marks the return of writer Jonathan Hickman (Secret War) at Marvel. The series promises to build from every major X-Men milestone since 1963. If the above teaser image is any indication, Hickman – along with artists Pepe Larraz and R.B. Silva – seems determined to have his run ranked among the X-franchise’s seminal moments.
Speaking of “seminal moments,” the House of Ideas will also be releasing a four-part series online to celebrate the X-Men runs that changed the Marvel Universe forever. Specifically, Giant-Size X-Men, 1991’s X-Men #1, Age of Apocalypse, and New X-Men. Sponsored by this summer’s blockbuster HOUSE OF X and POWERS OF X series, these new retrospectives will take both longtime and new X-Men fans back to some of the greatest moments in the Marvel Universe, setting the scene for the most important story in the history of mutantkind. You can watch the first episode below.
The next seminal moment in the history of the X-Men begins this July!
WALKING DEAD #192 ADLARD & STEWART 3.99
“AFTERMATH”: Carl fights for the Commonwealth… but who is he fighting against?
BLACK CAT #1 ARTGERM 4.99
SPINNING OUT OF THE PAGES OF AMAZINGSPIDER-MAN!
ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES!
The Black Cat is back and starring in her first ever ongoing series! Felicia Hardy has a taste for the finer things in life and a certain set of skills that can get her into any mansion, vault or museum to…procure said finer things. But due to her actions in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, Felicia’s not only on the run from the police but also by the New York Theives Guild and their boss ODESSA DRAKE! High-octane heists, climactic chases and twist after twist that will keep you on the edge of your seat like a cat on a perch. IN THIS ISSUE: Find out a secret from Cat’s past in a bonus story that sets a foundation for the future! All this and an all-new MARVEL MEOW short story by Nao Fuji!
DCEASED #2 (OF 6) HORROR 3.99
Millions are dying every minute. Heroes and villains alike are falling. Can the Justice League unite to find a way to stop the spread of death? Can they save humanity from extinction? Can they even save themselves? The key to survival may hinge on the last moments of one of the World’s Finest Heroes…
INCREDIBLE HULK LAST CALL #1 4.99
HULK LEGENDS, PETER DAVID & DALE KEOWN, REUNITE!
In his twelve-year stint on THE INCREDIBLE HULK, Peter David redefined the Green Goliath for generations of fans and creators. Artist Dale Keown drew some of that run’s most beloved and influential issues. Now the pair return to their incredible collaboration for a special oversized one-shot issue! Bruce Banner is tired of being the Hulk. Heck, he’s tired of being. But just when he’s about to lose all hope, a miracle occurs: a fight worthy of the Incredible Hulk.
THUMBS #1 (OF 5) 4.99
Imagine someone like, say, Mark Zuckerberg created his own army of tech-obsessed teens and directed them to take on the government. What would the fallout be? Charley “Thumbs” Fellows is a member of just such an army. Poor and raised by the influential MOM app, he finds himself in the center of a war. The Social Network meets Blade Runner in this big event book from the team that brought you the hit series THE FEW!
TRUE BELIEVERS AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 1.00
Reprinting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #1
THIS WEEK IN TOYS/STATUES
DBZ BANPRESTO WORLD COLOSSEUM V3 ANDROID 17 FIG 24.99
From Banpresto. Android 17 is charging into battles with yet another outstanding figure to join the Dragon Ball ZBanpresto World Figure Colosseum lineup! With his black hair flying behind him and a terrifyingly focused expression, this 6 3/4″ figurine perfectly captures his fearlessness. It’s beautifully detailed, as well, including the texture of his clothing and the carefully recreated colors.
GODZILLA 2019 GODZILLA 12-IN LONG AF 24.99
NECA is thrilled to present its first figure from the upcoming, hotly anticipated Godzilla: King of the Monsters movie! Based on the monster’s on-screen appearance in this sequel to the 2014 Godzilla movie, the all-new Godzilla is fully poseable, with over 25 points of articulation.
FRIDAY THE 13TH 2009 JASON ULTIMATE 7IN SCALE AF 29.99
PREDATOR 2018 DELUXE ARMORED ASSASSIN PREDATOR 7IN SCALE AF 49.99
From NECA. From the new Predator movie directed by Shane Black! The Assassin Predator is in pursuit of the
Fugitive Predator... And due to its massive size and genetic modifications (in its armored form it has nearly
bulletproof exoskin) it has the clear advantage. The Deluxe Armored Assassin action figure stands nearly a
foot tall and has two interchangeable heads, two pairs of hands, and a detachable wrist blade and wrist
cannon. Comes in collector-friendly deluxe window box packaging with opening flap.
Trade-paperbacks of the Week!
NIGHTWING KNIGHT TERRORS TP 19.99
A young Dick Grayson hopes to escape the shadow of the Bat and earn the title of Nightwing, while an older Dick Grayson must deal with a blow he did not see coming. A common enemy unites the timelines: the Scarecrow! This story explores the mythology and nightmarish development of classic Batman villain Dr. Jonathan Crane! This great new jumping-on point is perfect for readers wanting to catch up with Dick Grayson! Collects issues #50-56.
The many costumes of Captain America! The star-spangled costume of Captain America has been a timeless symbol of hope and freedom since his days fighting Nazism overseas and McCarthyism at home. This historical retrospective of Steve Rogers’ various uniforms and super hero mantles is a showcase of America’s ever-evolving sociopolitical landscape. From his early days fighting in overt patriotic garb as Captain America during World War II through his adoption of the predominately black uniform and title of the Captain at a time when he became a symbol of resisting absolute government control, Rogers has always worn his allegiance openly. Time and again, Steve has returned to Captain America’s red-white-and-blue iconography, proving that the symbolic clothing of the Sentinel of Liberty stands for a higher ideal than any one person or government can achieve. Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #180, #337, #438 and #451; CAPTAIN AMERICA (1996) #3; SECRET AVENGERS (2010) #1; CAPTAIN AMERICA (2012) #1; CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS #1; CAPTAIN AMERICA (2017) #695; and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #1-2.
SOLO TP STAR WARS STORY ADAPTATION 19.99
Learn the full story of the galaxy’s most lovable scoundrel in this adaptation of the blockbuster Star Wars prequel! After leaving the Imperial Navy, a young Han Solo seeks adventure by joining a gang of galactic mercenaries – and soon meets notorious gambler Lando Calrissian and a 196-year-old Wookiee named Chewbacca! Witness Han’s first flight in the Millennium Falcon – and join him on the legendary Kessel Run! But can even the fastest ship in the galaxy help Han accomplish an impossible heist for ruthless gangster Dryden Vos? There’s more to this story than you saw in any theater! Collecting SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY ADAPTATION #1-7.
MASTER LIST OF STUFF ARRIVING THIS WEEK!
ADVENTURES OF SPIDER-MAN GN TP SINISTER INTENTIONS VOL 01 12.99
ADVENTURES OF THE SUPER SONS #11 (OF 12) 3.99
AGE OF X-MAN PRISONER X #4 (OF 5) 3.99
ALIENS VS PREDATOR DUTCH & LIN 7IN SCALE AF 2PK 49.99
ALPHA FLIGHT #1 FACSIMILE EDITION 4.99
ARMY OF DARKNESS BUBBA HOTEP #4 CVR A 3.99
ARMY OF DARKNESS BUBBA HOTEP #4 CVR B 3.99
AVENGERS BY JASON AARON TP VOL 03 WAR OF VAMPIRE 17.99
BACK ISSUE #112 8.95
BATMAN #72 3.99
BATMAN #72 VAR 3.99
BATMAN TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III #2 (OF 6) 3.99
BATMAN TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III #2 (OF 6) VAR 3.99
BEASTS OF BURDEN PRESENCE OF OTHERS #2 (OF 2) 3.99
BETTIE PAGE UNBOUND #1 3.99
BIRTHRIGHT #36 3.99
BLACK CAT #1 4.99
BLACK CAT #1 ARTGERM 4.99
BLACK CAT #1 BLANK 4.99
BLACK CAT #1 GAME 4.99
BLACK CAT #1 YOUNG 4.99
BLACK CAT BY J SCOTT CAMPBELL POSTER 8.99
BLACK HAMMER 45 FROM WORLD OF BLACK HAMMER #4 3.99
BORUTO GN VOL 06 NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS 9.99
BOYS OMNIBUS TP VOL 01 PHOTO CVR ED 29.99
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #5 CVR A 3.99
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #5 CVR B 3.99
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #5 CVR C 3.99
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #5 FOC 3.99
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #5 PREORDER 3.99
CAPTAIN AMERICA TP EVOLUTIONS OF LIVING LEGEND 29.99
CAPTAIN GINGER TP VOL 01 15.99
CAPTAIN MARVEL #6 SUAYAN MARVELS 25TH TRIBUTE 3.99
CAPTAIN MARVEL #6 WR 3.99
CATEGORY ZERO #1 3.99
CEMETERY BEACH TP 17.99
CLASSMATES GN VOL 01 12.99
CLOAK AND DAGGER TP AGONY AND ECSTASY 39.99
COSMIC GHOST RIDER DESTROYS MARVEL HISTORY #4 (OF 6) 3.99
COSMIC GHOST RIDER DESTROYS MARVEL HISTORY #4 (OF 6) DANIEL 3.99
CRIMINAL #5 (MR) 3.99
DANGANRONPA 2 TP VOL 03 ULTIMATE LUCK HOPE DESPAIR 12.99
DAREDEVIL EPIC COLLECTION TP PURGATORY AND PARADISE 39.99
DARK FRONTIER GN VOL 01 18.99
DBZ BANPRESTO WORLD COLOSSEUM V3 ANDROID 17 FIG 24.99
DC COMICS DARKSEID VINIMATE 9.99
DC COMICS SHAZAM VINIMATE 9.99
DCEASED #2 (OF 6) 3.99
DCEASED #2 (OF 6) HORROR 3.99
DCEASED #2 (OF 6) VAR 3.99
DEAD MAN LOGAN #8 (OF 12) 3.99
DEAD SONJA #1 6.66
DEADPOOL #13 GRANOV 3.99
DEADPOOL #13 WR 3.99
DEATHSTROKE #44 3.99
DEATHSTROKE #44 VAR 3.99
DESCENDENT #2 3.99
DIE TP VOL 01 FANTASY HEARTBREAKER 9.99
DISNEY DESCENDANTS EVIES WICKED RUNWAY TP VOL 02 15.99
DISNEY FROZEN HERO WITHIN #1 3.99
DISNEY MASTERS HC VOL 08 SCARPA BARKS DONALD DUCK AVENGER 29.99
DISNEY PIXAR TOY STORY 4 TP 10.99
DISNEY VILLAINS MEA-007 CRUELLA PX FIG 16.99
DISNEY VILLAINS MEA-007 MALEFICENT PX FIG 16.99
DISNEY VILLAINS MEA-007 URSULA PX FIG 16.99
DIVISION MANEUVER LIGHT NOVEL SC VOL 01 13.99
DOMINO HOTSHOTS #4 (OF 5) 3.99
DRAGON BALL TBA FIG 39.99
DRAGONBALL SUPER SON GOKU FES V9 KID FIG 24.99
DRAGONBALL SUPER SON GOKU FES V9 SUPER SAIYAN GOD FIG 24.99
DRAGONSBLOOD #2 (OF 4) CVR A 3.99
DRAGONSBLOOD #2 (OF 4) CVR B 3.99
DRAGONSBLOOD #2 (OF 4) CVR C 3.99
DRAGONSBLOOD #2 (OF 4) CVR D 3.99
DREAMING #10 3.99
DREAMING TP VOL 01 PATHWAYS AND EMANATIONS 16.99
ECLIPSE #16 3.99
ELVIRA SHAPE OF ELVIRA #3 CVR A 3.99
ELVIRA SHAPE OF ELVIRA #3 CVR D 3.99
FALLEN WORLD #2 (OF 5) CVR A 3.99
FALLEN WORLD #2 (OF 5) CVR B 3.99
FALLEN WORLD #2 (OF 5) CVR C 3.99
FEMALE FURIES #5 (OF 6) 3.99
FOLLIES OF RICHARD WADSWORTH GN 19.95
FRIDAY THE 13TH 2009 JASON ULTIMATE 7IN SCALE AF 29.99
FUNKO CUPHEAD CUPHEAD AF 12
FUZZY BASEBALL GN VOL 02 7.99
GODZILLA 2019 GODZILLA 12-IN LONG AF 24.99
GOLDEN GIRLS 8IN RETRO AF ASST 260.48
GREEN LANTERN #8 3.99
GREEN LANTERN #8 VAR 3.99
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANNUAL #1 4.99
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANNUAL #1 LIM 4.99
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANNUAL #1 SMITH 4.99
HACK SLASH OMNIBUS TP VOL 06 34.99
HARLEY QUINN #62 3.99
HARLEY QUINN #62 VAR ED 3.99
HOTEL DARE ORIGINAL GN 9.99
IGNITED #1 3.99
IMAGINARY FIENDS TP 16.99
IMPOSSIBLE INCORPORATED TP 12.99
INCREDIBLE HULK LAST CALL #1 4.99
INCREDIBLE HULK LAST CALL #1 VAR 4.99
JASMINE CROWN OF KINGS TP 19.99
JIM HENSON BENEATH DARK CRYSTAL #10 (OF 12) MAIN 3.99
JIM HENSON BENEATH DARK CRYSTAL #10 (OF 12) PREORDER 3.99
JUGHEAD HUNGER VS VAMPIRONICA #2 CVR A 3.99
JUGHEAD HUNGER VS VAMPIRONICA #2 CVR B 3.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE #25 VAR ED YEAR OT VILLAIN 4.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE #25 YEAR OT VILLAIN 4.99
LADY MECHANIKA SANGRE #1 (OF 5) 3.99
MAN-EATERS #9 CVR A 3.99
MAN-EATERS #9 CVR B 3.99
MAN-EATERS TP VOL 02 16.99
MARVEL ACTION AVENGERS #5 SOMMARIVA 3.99
MARVEL COMICS AVENGERS SERIES VISION ARTFX+ STATUE
MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER BY ENNIS COMPLETE COLL TP VOL 39.99
MARVEL SUPER HERO ADVENTURES GN TP SPIDER-MAN 9.99
MARVEL TEAM-UP #3 3.99
MARVEL ULTIMATE QUIZ BOOK 9.99
MASTERS OF COMICS SC 24.99
MICKEY 90TH ANNIVERSARY MEA-008 CIRCUS MICKEY PX FIG 16.99
MICKEY 90TH ANNIVERSARY MEA-008 CONDUCTOR MICKEY PX FIG 16.99
MICKEY 90TH ANNIVERSARY MEA-008 ROBIN HOOD MICKEY PX FIG 16.99
MICKEY 90TH ANNIVERSARY MEA-008 STEAMBOAT WILLIE PX FIG 16.99
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS LOST CHRONICLES TP VOL 02 16.99
MINECRAFT TP VOL 01 9.99
MINIONS TP VIVA LE BOSS 6.99
MIRROR THE NEST TP 19.99
MONSTER ALLERGY GN VOL 01 HOUSE OF MONSTERS 10.99
MOTU 5.5IN VINTAGE HE-MAN ACTION FIGURE
MOTU 5.5IN VINTAGE HORDAK ACTION FIGURE
MOTU 5.5IN VINTAGE SHE-RA ACTION FIGURE
MOTU 5.5IN VINTAGE SKELETOR ACTION FIGURE
MOVIEMAKING MAGIC OF MARVEL STUDIOS HEROES & VILLAINS HC 29.99
MY HERO ACADEMIA GN VOL 19 9.99
NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS ZEROS JOURNEY #10 3.99
NIGHTWING KNIGHT TERRORS TP 19.99
OBEY ME #3 CVR A HERRERA 3.99
OLD MAN QUILL #6 (OF 12) 3.99
ONE PIECE WORLD COLOSSEUM 2 V3 NAMI FIG 24.99
PAPER GIRLS #29 3.99
POP ANIMATION SIMPSONS S2 MR BURNS VINYL FIGURE 11.99
POP HEROES BATMAN 80TH BATMAN 1989 VINYL FIG 11.99
POP MLB MASCOTS TEDDY ROOSEVELT WASHINGTON VINYL FIG 11.99
POP RIDES BATMAN 80TH 1950 BATMOBILE VIN FIG 29.99
POP TV BILLIONS S1 WENDY VINYL FIG 11.99
POP TV SANFORD & SON S1 FRED SANFORD VINYL FIG 11.99
POWERS TP BOOK 05 NEW ED 29.99
PREDATOR 2018 DELUXE ARMORED ASSASSIN PREDATOR 7IN SCALE AF 49.99
RED SONJA #5 3.99
ROCK & ROLL BIOGRAPHIES TESTAMENT 3.5
ROCKOS MODERN AFTERLIFE #3 3.99
RONIN ISLAND #4 FOC 3.99
RONIN ISLAND #4 3.99
RONIN ISLAND #4 PREORDER 3.99
SAVAGE AVENGERS #1 2ND PTG 4.99
SAVAGE AVENGERS #2 3.99
SAVAGE AVENGERS #2 COKER MARVELS 25TH TRIBUTE VAR 3.99
SAVAGE AVENGERS #2 DEODATO VAR 3.99
SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #6 BY FINCH POSTER 8.99
SECTION ZERO #3 (OF 6) 3.99
SHADOW ROADS #8 3.99
SHARKEY BOUNTY HUNTER #4 (OF 6) CVR A 3.99
SHARKEY BOUNTY HUNTER #4 (OF 6) CVR B 3.99
SHAZAM #6 3.99
SHAZAM #6 VAR 3.99
SKELETON KNIGHT IN ANOTHER WORLD LIGHT NOVEL VOL 01 13.99
SOLO TP STAR WARS STORY ADAPTATION 19.99
SPIDER-GWEN GHOST SPIDER #9 3.99
SPIDER-MAN BY BARTEL POSTER 8.99
SPIDER-MAN FAR FROM HOME PRELUDE TP 15.99
STAR WARS ADVENTURES #22 3.99
STAR WARS ADVENTURES TP DESTROYER DOWN 9.99
STAR WARS AOR LUKE SKYWALKER #1 3.99
STAR WARS AOR LUKE SKYWALKER #1 CONCEPT VAR 3.99
STAR WARS AOR LUKE SKYWALKER #1 MCKONE PUZZLE PC VAR 3.99
STRAY BULLETS SUNSHINE & ROSES #41 3.99
STRONGHOLD #4 3.99
SWORD DAUGHTER #7 CVR A 4.99
SWORD DAUGHTER #7 CVR B 4.99
SYMBIOTE SPIDER-MAN #1 (OF 5) 3RD PTG 4.99
TANGLED THE SERIES HAIR & NOW #3 3.99
TANK GIRL FULL COLOR CLASSICS #3 1990-91 CVR A 6.99
TANK GIRL FULL COLOR CLASSICS #3 1990-91 CVR B 6.99
TASCHEN GOLDEN AGE OF DC COMICS BIBLIOTHECA ED 20
THRILLING ADV HOUR TP VOL 02 RESIDENCE EVIL 16.99
THUMBS #1 (OF 5) 4.99
TONY STARK IRON MAN #12 BATTLE LINES 3.99
TONY STARK IRON MAN #12 WR 3.99
TRUE BELIEVERS AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 1
TRUE BELIEVERS NEW SPIDER-MAN #1 1
TRUE BELIEVERS SPIDER-ARMOR #1 1
UNCANNY X-MEN #19 3.99
UNCANNY X-MEN #19 NOTO 3.99
UNIT 44 #3 (OF 4) 1.5
VAMPIRELLA ROSES FOR DEAD #4 (OF 4) CVR A 3.99
VAMPIRELLA ROSES FOR DEAD #4 (OF 4) CVR B 3.99
VINYL TERRORZ FREDDY KRUEGER 7IN VINYL FIG 29.99
VOLITION #6 3.99
WALKING DEAD #192 CVR A ADLARD & STEWART 3.99
WALKING DEAD #192 CVR B BLANK CVR 3.99
WAR OF REALMS #5 (OF 6) WR 4.99
WAR OF REALMS JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #4 (OF 5) WR 3.99
WAR OF REALMS NEW AGENTS OF ATLAS #3 (OF 4) WR 3.99
WITCHBLADE #14 (MR) 3.99
YOUNG JUSTICE #6 3.99
YOUNG JUSTICE #6 VAR 3.99
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