Welcome to November. The leaves are falling outdoor decorations are making there way into yards, and new comic series are hitting the stands. In this column, we have compiled an alphabetical list with cover art and the official solicitation text from the publishers of some of the cool new comics that are coming out this month. Check below for our PCS NOTES to find out what we just have to tell you about the new comics in question.
This month, we have books on the list from: DC Comics, Marvel Comics, AfterShock Comics, Image Comics, Boom! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics, Mad Cave Studios, Source Point Press, Ahoy Comics, and Ablaze Comics. Also this marks the first time that books from Frank Miller Presents has made this list.
This is another month with FIVE Wednesdays. That is a win for everyone!!!!
We will bring you reviews of these debut issues as they come out, and don’t forget to use the comments section to let us know what you think of this list.
You will find the books listed below in the order of when they are released.
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Week of November 2
Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo #1
DC Comics
Written by Mark Silvestri
Art by Silvestri & Arif Prianto
Cover Art by Silvestri
The Joker will go to any lengths to get Harley Quinn back after she is abducted by a strange culprit. But who? Mysterious, Joker-like monsters are stalking the streets of Gotham, collecting severed heads. But why? Jim Gordon is missing, and after receiving a package containing a bloody piece of Gotham’s commissioner, Batman knows he must be willing to do anything to save him. But how? When The Joker proposes an uneasy alliance with Batman, the answers to those questions begin to become clear— and they will shake Gotham City and the Bat-Family to their core. This meticulously crafted tale of the Dark Knight’s deadliest team-up will introduce you to a grim and gritty Gotham that only Marc Silvestri could bring you.
Release Date: November 1, 2022
PCS NOTES: A legendary master returns to serialized storytelling. We are interested to see what this series brings.
Behold, Behemoth #1
Boom! Studios
Written by Tate Brombal
Art by Nick Robles
Cover Art by Robles
Greyson’s world is crumbling following his brother’s sudden and mysterious death. His sleepless nights are haunted by vivid nightmares of a terrifying monster, pushing him to the brink of losing both his sanity and his job as a social worker. But he’s truly shaken to the core when his newest case—a young orphaned girl named Wren—is found at the scene of a brutal murder, just hours after first meeting Greyson. The line between nightmare and waking life blur as Greyson soon discovers that the monster from his dreams might just be real—a mythical, ancient beast that is bringing about the end of the world, with shocking connections to both him and Wren…
Release Date: November 2, 2022
PCS NOTES: This sounds very interesting and I am eagerly anticipating what Nick Robles does on a book like this.
Cherish #1
Dynamite Entertainment
Written by Katana Collins
Art by Gabriel Caitano
Cover Art by Marc Silvestri
Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents a new series by bestselling author Katana Collins and rising star artist Gabriel Caitano: Cherish, featuring character designs by Marc Silvestri!
When the blood on the boardroom floor moves from metaphorical to literal… Cherish is the story of Amelia Fellows, a young woman who witnessed the betrayal and murder of her father at the hands of those he once trusted. Unfortunately for Amelia, the people behind her father’s death are some of the richest, most powerful people in the world. If Amelia wants justice for her father, she’ll have to get it herself as the well-armed hi-tech vigilante, Cherish.
Issue #1 comes out swinging as Cherish infiltrates the corporate headquarters of Unicon. The company, led by chairwoman Valerie Nolan, had once worked with Cherish’s father. The only way Amelia will get the incriminating evidence she needs to take down everyone involved in her father’s death is to integrate herself into the staff and hide in plain sight. But things get complicated when Valerie’s son, Conrad, who Cherish has been seducing for information, becomes suspicious. Now it’s a race against time for Cherish to see if she can survive long enough to get the justice she seeks.
Release Date: November 2, 2022
PCS NOTES: This seems like a character that fits nicely into Dynamite’s wheelhouse, and we are looking forward to what the creative team has in mind.
Deadpool #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Alyssa Wong
Art by Martín Cóccolo & Neeraj Menon
Cover Art by Cóccolo
MARVEL’S TOP MERC IS BACK IN BUSINESS! We all know Wade Wilson is one of the top mercenary/assassins in the Marvel Universe, even if he is simultaneously the most annoying one…but he’s pushing to make that recognition official as he auditions for the elite group known as the Atelier. Now, he has 48 hours to kill one of the world’s most famous supervillains. Only problem? He’s been kidnapped, and something…strange…is GROWING INSIDE HIM. Things are going to get gross as writer Alyssa Wong and artist Martín Cóccolo take out their pent up aggression on everyone’s pizza-faced, jabber-mouthed, misguided, hate-to-love, love-to-hate fave…Deadpool!
Release Date: November 2, 2022
PCS NOTES: Who doesn’t love Deadpool? We are happy to see this book in the hands of Alyssa Wong.
Hell To Pay #1
Image Comics
Written by Charles Soule
Art by Will Sliney & Rachelle Rosenberg
Cover Art by Dave Johnson
The Shrouded College will give you magic… but you’ll incur a debt. Until it’s paid, you belong to them. Married couple Maia and Sebastian Stone took that deal. They have worked for the College ever since, using their new abilities to track down 666 cursed coins: qurrakh… aka, the Devil’s Dollar. Only a few remain. The Stones are almost free… but the devil’s in the details.
Hellboy meets Indiana Jones in this supernatural adventure from CHARLES SOULE and WILL SLINEY.
Release Date: November 2, 2022
PCS NOTES: The thing is that when Charles Soule lays out the rules of engagement, the Devil is always in the details, but that is also where the fun is. Looking forward to this.
Nature’s Labyrinth #1
Mad Cave Studios
Written by Zac Thompson
Art by Bayleigh Underwood & Warnia K. Sahadewa
Cover Art by Underwood
In the middle of the ocean lies a remote island complex lined with traps and an ever-changing landscape. Created by a mysterious man known only as “Ahab”, the island was designed to test the wills of the world’s most notorious criminals. In a battle royale style game, eight violent felons will fight for survival and to the death over the course of three days of relentless action. The winner receives a wealth or riches and complete anonymity, but at the cost of keeping their silence about the island’s existence. What Ahab doesn’t know is that someone is on to him. Someone has infiltrated his island with the intention of revealing the truth about this twisted game.
Nature’s Labyrinth is an all-new six issue mini-series from writer Zac Thompson and Bayleigh Underwood.
Release Date: November 2, 2022
PCS NOTES: Zac Thompson is a great writer. Mad Cave Studios is coming on strong. This comic seems super interesting.
The Ones #1
Dark Horse Comics
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Art by Jacob Edgar & Kike Diaz
Cover Art by Edgar
From Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis, comes the next, best awesome super team to end all super teams…THE ONES!
Every single person in every mythology that was told they were THE ONE are brought together for the first time to defeat…THE ONE. The actual one. The real actual one.
This amazing new vision is brought to life by wunderkind artist and cocreator Jacob Edgar. Watch as he brings explosive comics splendor to this big new world! Think Good Omens meets Ghostbusters meets The Adam Project meets The Goonies meets Everything Everywhere All at Once meets, um, anything else you’ve ever liked!
Release Date: November 2, 2022
PCS NOTES: We are optimistic about this. The premise has a lot of potential.
Secret Invasion #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Ryan North
Art by Francesco Mobili & Jordie Bellaire
Cover Art by Matteo Lolli & Federico Blee
THE SKRULLS ARE BACK…in a giant-sized issue kicking off an all-new five-part miniseries! When Maria Hill detects the merest HINT of Skrulls, she acts quickly to put her defensive plans into action. And when Nick Fury is sent to investigate a Skrull sighting in Iowa, he finds the LAST thing he was expecting! Our pale blue dot is in their sights, and this time, Earth’s old defenses won’t work… Find out who you REALLY trust: The invasion begins NOW.
Release Date: November 2, 2022
PCS NOTES: The first Secret Invasion was so impactful that not only does its mention trigger reactions in the fictional characters. It affects readers. Here’s hoping this series is as impactful as the first.
Tiger Division #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Emily Kim
Art by Creees Lee
Cover Art by Lee
FIERCE FIGHTERS! The defenders of South Korea take center stage! In their first ever solo series, you’ll learn more about TAEGUKGI, a powerhouse with a heart of gold; LADY BRIGHT, a card-wielding sorceress; MR. ENIGMA, a street-brawling demigod; THE GENERAL, a living totem; and GUN-R II, an android with an attitude. They’re joined by fan-favorites WHITE FOX and LUNA SNOW to form an unstoppable team. Created by our own unstoppable team, writer Emily Kim and artist Creees Lee, this is one epic series you won’t want to miss!
Release Date: November 2, 2022
PCS NOTES: Not Gonna Lie. I am getting this book because I am excited to see this creative team doing what they do best.
Quick Stops #1
Dark Horse Comics
Written by Kevin Smith
Art by Jeremy Simser
Cover Art by John Sprengelmeyer
Enter the Askewniverse when pop culture nuisance Kevin Smith’s brand-new anthology series opens for business, telling tall tales from the Jersey world of his classic comedies!
In this premiere issue, Chronic-Con guest of honor Holden McNeil tells Alyssa Jones and a packed podcast audience his story of going green with legendary loiterers Jay and Silent Bob in the Quick Stop cooler, and how it directly led to the birth of his Bluntman and Chronic comic books!
Black-and-white comics like the Clerks films.
More misadventures with Jay and Silent Bob!
Contains references to Kevin Smith’s films like Clerks, Dogma, Chasing Amy, Mallrats, and Jay and Silent Bob: Reboot.
Release Date: November 2, 2022
PCS NOTES: Fans of Kevin Smith’s movies should not miss this book.
Vampirella vs. Red Sonja #1
Dynamite Entertainment
Written by Dan Abnett
Art by Alessandro Ranaldi
Cover Art by Lucio Parillo
It’s a monumental clash of titans that had to happen, from master storyteller Dan Abnett! Both Vampirella and Red Sonja were recruited by the Project, a cosmic collection of superheroes sworn to protect all known universes. But Vampirella is now considered a murderous criminal – and she’s capable of defeating any hero. Unfortunately for her, Red Sonja is no hero… It’s a universe-spanning, action-packed battle royal from start to finish, by Dan Abnett and Alessandro Ranaldi!
Release Date: November 2, 2022
PCS NOTES: These two characters always leave a trail of bodies in their wake. We would expect nothing less from this book.
Week of November 9
Billionaire Island: Cult of Dogs #1
Ahoy Comics
Written by Mark Russell
Art by Steve Pugh
Cover Art by Pugh
The long-awaited return of the “series that’s simultaneously infuriating and hysterically funny in its indictment of not just the 1%, but of the people-and the economic system-that enable them” (Comics Beat). The year is 2046, two years after Billionaire Island fell-taking the world’s economy with it. Only one man-er, dog-can save us now. But where is Business Dog?
Release Date: November 9, 2022
PCS NOTES: We are very excited to see these creators return to this property.
Black Panther: Unconquered #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Bryan Hill
Art by Alberto Foche
Cover Art by Ken Lashley
The scribe behind 2019’s acclaimed KILLMONGER limited series, Hill returns to Wakanda to explore the land’s rich mythology once again with a thought-provoking story that will see the emergence of a threat deeply rooted in Wakanda history. In order to combat it, Black Panther will have to learn new secrets about Wakanda’s ancient past and unlock a new connection to the Panther god, Bast.
Release Date: November 9, 2022
PCS NOTES: Bryan Hill is an excellent writer, and we expect this will be a really good comic.
Fantastic Four #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Ryan North
Art by Iban Coello & Sabine Rich
Cover Art by Alex Ross
“WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE FANTASTIC FOUR?” It’s the start of a new era for the Fantastic Four…and they’re already in a ton of trouble. Something has gone terribly wrong in New York, and the Thing and Alicia are traveling across America to escape it! But when they stop in a small town for the night and wake up the morning before they arrived, they find themselves caught in a time loop that’s been going on since before they were born… That’s been going on since before they were born… That’s been going on since before they were born…
Release Date: November 9, 2022
PCS NOTES: A new path for the first family of Marvel in the capable hands of Ryan North seems like something I need to check out.
Fear of a Red Planet #1
AfterShock Comics
Written by Mark Sable
Art by Andrea Olimpieri
Cover Art by Paul Azaceta
Mars. Fifty years from now, humanity’s first Martian colony is no longer self-sustaining. Under the thumb of its corporate mining overlords, the surviving colonists slave away just to pay for resupply rockets from Earth, will little or no hope of returning home.
One woman has kept a fragile peace: the U.N.’s first and only interplanetary marshal. A lawwoman escaping a violent past on Earth, she prides herself on never having fired a shot on Mars. But when she’s tasked with solving the murder of the colony’s most hated man, her investigation threatens to tear the red planet apart.
Written by Mark Sable and illustrated by Andrea Olimpieri, MARTIAN LAW is a near-future western with the hard sci-fi of The Expanse and the hard-boiled gunslinging of Justified.
Release Date: November 9, 2022
PCS NOTES: This type of frontier adventure is something that I really enjoy.
The Last Ride of Pillar & Pryde #1
AfterShock Comics
Written by John Lees
Art by Joe Mulvey
Cover Art by Mulvey
When Ben Pillar and Eli Pryde were kids, they did something incredible. They saved a young girl’s life and stopped a madman. They were heroes. But that was a long time ago. Now, with their career as young adult adventure novelists in decline, and their friendship in similar dire straits, the pair embark on a road trip back to their old hometown in hopes of mending their relationship. But a new evil has emerged in the town of Tarragon Falls. Can Pillar and Pryde be heroes again?
Written by John Lees and illustrated by Joe Mulvey, lifelong friends embark on a road trip back to Tarragon Falls where evil has set up camp.
Release Date: November 9, 2022
PCS NOTES: This creative team paired together has me all kinds of excited about this buddy book.
Lord of the Jungle #1
Dynamite Entertainment
Written by Dan Jurgens
Art by Benito Gallego
Cover Art by Gary Frank
At long last, the Lord of the Jungle returns to comics! One of the most famous and recognizable characters in the history of fiction is back, starting with an adventure that returns us to the days before his birth, as well as a time later in life, when a past wrong must be made right, no matter what manner of beast or obstacle stands in Tarzan’s way. From acclaimed writer Dan Jurgens comes a tale that wraps the familiar with something brand new. With epic art by Tarzan newspaper artist Benito Gallego, this is sure to be a book that delivers for Tarzan fans both old and new!
Release Date: November 9, 2022
PCS NOTES: Fantastic creative team, check. Legendary character, check. Added to pull list, Check!!!!
Sabretooth & The Exiles #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Victor LaValle
Art by Leonard Kirk & Rain Beredo
Cover Art by Ryan Stegman, J.P. Mayer & Frank Martin
SABRETOOTH TAKES HIS DESTINY INTO HIS OWN CLAWED HANDS!
The powers that be condemned SABRETOOTH to the pit for breaking the rules of Krakoa. But now he’s free—and ready to show the world you can’t keep Victor Creed down—even as the EXILES from Krakoa speed along in hot pursuit! A new chapter in the fan-favorite saga begins in brutal fashion, but when DR. BARRINGTON gets her hooks in Creed, he’ll be lucky to survive the first issue! Victor LaValle and Leonard Kirk return for this unforgettable installment in the chronicles of one of Marveldom’s most vicious mutants!
Release Date: November 9, 2022
Specs #1
Boom! Studios
Written by David Booher
Art by Chris Shehan
Cover Art by Skylar Patridge
In this mysterious new series from writer David M. Booher and artist Chris Shehan, what happens when a couple of misfit teens mail-order a pair of X-ray glasses, and realize they’ve received much more than they bargained for?
But all Kenny and Ted want is to not feel like outcasts in their small Ohio town. Their world is turned upside down when the Magic Specs they receive unlock a world of possibilities.
Their wishes start out innocent enough, but when they wish that their bully would disappear… things take a cursed turn, with far darker consequences than they thought possible…
Release Date: November 9, 2022
PCS NOTES: This book just seems intriguing based on this solicitation.
Spider-Man: The Lost Hunt #1
Marvel Comics
Written by J.M. DeMatteis
Art by Eder Messias, Belardino Brabo, Cris Peter, & Neeraj Menon
Cover Art by Ryan Brown
THE ORIGINS OF KRAVEN FINALLY REVEALED! J.M. DeMatteis continues to spin new webs within the past, this time partnered with artist Eder Messias! Revealing secrets and answering mysteries Spidey fans have been waiting for—prepare to explore the depths of what made Kraven the Hunter the powerhouse villain he was! As PETER PARKER and MARY JANE prepare for their new lives in Portland, a man from Kraven’s past stalks them. Who is this mystery man, and what does he want with SPIDER-MAN? Find out when we return to the time period after SPIDER-MAN: THE FINAL ADVENTURE when Peter Parker was POWERLESS!
Release Date: November 9, 2022
PCS NOTES: This is a place that J.M. DeMatteis knows well, and he excels in this setting. We think it will be a good story.
Traveling to Mars #1
Ablaze Comics
Written by Mark Russell
Art by Roberto Meli
Cover Art by Meli
From two-time Eisner and Harvey Award nominee Mark Russell and hot new talent Roberto Meli comes a compelling new sci-fi series Traveling to Mars tells the story of former pet store manager Roy Livingston, the first human to ever set foot on Mars. Roy was chosen for this unlikely mission for one simple reason: he is terminally ill and therefore has no expectation of returning. Roy is joined on his mission to Mars by Leopold and Albert, two Mars rovers equipped with artificial intelligence, who look upon the dying pet store manager as a sort of god. Against the backdrop of not only his waning days but those of human civilization as well, Roy has ample time to think about where things went wrong for both of them and what it means to be a dying god. A riveting story of planetary exploration and of finding meaning in your final days.
Release Date: November 9, 2022
PCS NOTES: Mark Russell has added some award hardware to his resume since this solicitation was written. I am certain this book will raise questions while delivering and astonishing visual narrative.
Two Graves #1
Image Comics
Written by Genevieve Valentine
Art by Annie Wu & Ming Doyle
Cover Art by Wu
Emilia and the man with the veil of smoke have set out for the ocean in a stolen truck. There’s a bloody handprint on his neck. She’s beginning to worry it’s hers. Death and the Maiden go on a road trip. Nobody gets out alive.
A new series from writer GENEVIEVE VALENTINE, illustrated in competing points of view by ANNIE WU and MING DOYLE.
Release Date: November 9, 2022
PCS NOTES: This book has great talent and an interesting concept. Go Get It.
WildC.A.T.s #1
DC Comics
Written by Matthew Rosenberg
Art by Stephen Segovia
Cover Art by Segovia
Spinning off from the pages of Batman comes a senses-shattering new series! The HALO Corporation has gathered a motley crew of operatives, led by Cole “Grifter” Cash, who are going to make the world a better place…no matter who they have to kill! Working in the shadows of the DC Universe, this new covert team has been tasked with gathering an elite group of scientists for the first phase of their plan…but the Cats’ mysterious leader, Void, might have other plans!
Release Date: November 8, 2022
PCS NOTES: Matthew Rosenberg is very excited about this series, and when he gets excited, it usually means great comics. I can’t wait for this one.
Week of November 6
Gold Goblin #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Christopher Cantwell
Art by Lan Medina
Cover Art by Taurin Clarke
IT’S NOT EASY BEING…GOLD? Norman Osborn’s sins may have been cleansed, but his memories weren’t and he’s done plenty of horrific things to remember. Norman’s worked hard to avoid all things “Goblin” and to stay on the straight and narrow. Consequences in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN pushed him to try super-heroing, and he liked it. But when the media dub him the Gold Goblin, he has to start wondering—can he ever get away from the Goblin inside?
Release Date: November 16, 2022
PCS NOTES: The Dark Web event coming in December looks interesting, and this series will be a factor in the things to come.
I Hate Fairyland #1
Image Comics
Written by Scottie Young
Art by Brett Bean
Cover Art by Young
Everyone’s favorite green-haired, axecrazed maniac returns in this Deadpool meets Alice In Wonderland adventure! Gert is all grown up and living in the real world. Times are tough, and the only job she’s qualified for has her trying to find her way back to the place she hates the most…Fairyland.
Eisner Award-winning writer SKOTTIE YOUNG and artist BRETT BEAN bring back the hit comic I HATE FAIRYLAND for an all-new ONGOING SERIES!
Release Date: November 16, 2022
PCS NOTES: Scottie Young’s signature series returns. This seems like a great idea.
Kroma #1
Image Comics
Written by Lorenzo De Felici
Art by De Felici
Cover Art by De Felici
Imprisoned in a tower within the walls of the Pale City, Kroma is believed to be the most evil creature alive. But a chance meeting with the mysterious orphan Zet creates an opportunity for Kroma to escape her cruel… that is, if they can survive the strange dangers within the city walls and the monstrous threats that lie beyond!
Writer/artist LORENZO DE FELICI creates a breathtaking adventure like none other, filled with strange creatures and unparalleled beauty in a colorful world unlike anything ever seen in comics.
Release Date: November 16, 2022
PCS NOTES: I am really interested in seeing what expect to be a beautiful and interesting story.
Resident Alien: The Book of Love #1
Dark Horse Comics
Written by Peter Hogan
Art by Steve Parkhouse
Cover Art by Parkhouse
The agent who was trailing Harry tries to help him resolve his issues with the government, allowing things to quiet down a bit in Patience. Harry and Asta grow closer, romance blooms, and guards are let down. Life always has a way of keeping things exciting, and big things can happen in small towns!
Release Date: November 16, 2022
PCS NOTES: The stories in this creative universe are always entertaining.
Star Wars: Hidden Empire #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Charles Soule
Art by Seven Cummings
Cover Art by Paulo Sigueira
The mysterious syndicate CRIMSON DAWN and its leader LADY QI’RA have become the galaxy’s most wanted criminals, as EMPEROR PALPATINE realizes the scope of Qi’ra’s plans against him and moves to destroy her. But Qi’ra still has tricks up her sleeve, and with the help of the KNIGHTS OF REN and her many other allies, she will not go down without a fight!
Release Date: November 16, 2022
PCS NOTES: Charles Soule is one of the best Star Wars writers of this age. This new adventure looks compelling.
Stargirl: The Lost Children #1
DC Comics
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Todd Nauck & Matt Herms
Cover Art by Nauck
An epic teenage DC hero event brought to you by Teen Titans writer Geoff Johns and iconic Young Justice illustrator Todd Nauck! When Stargirl of the Justice Society and Green Arrow’s ally Red Arrow discover a tragic teenage hero from the past has gone missing, they set out to find him…only to discover he’s not the first teenage hero of the Golden Age to have vanished without a trace. But where have they gone? Who are they? And what does the Childminder want with them?
Release Date: November 15, 2022
PCS NOTES: This looks like a fun superheroey mini-series.
Voyagis #1
Image Comics
Written by Sumeyye Kesgin
Art by Kesgin
Cover Art by Kesgin
What if one of the VOYAGER probes was found by aliens on an uninhabitable planet laid to waste by a wandering black hole? Their resources dwindling and under the thumb of a relentless tyrant, alien hero Sen’s discovery of the probe leads to adventure – and possible salvation – for her and her people.
VOYAGIS is a five-issue miniseries and star artist SUMEYYE KESGIN‘s writing debut.
Release Date: November 16, 2022
PCS NOTES: I like the premise to this book.
Week of November 23
Ancient Enemies #1
Frank Miller Presents
Written by Dan DiDio
Art by Danilo Beyruth
Cover Art by Beyruth
Earth becomes the final battlefield for a centuries old war between two alien races. But this final conflict becomes the unintentional breeding ground for a new generation of superpowers, each with the ability to influence the outcome of the war. Some superpowers choose sides, while others struggle to maintain their independence with the hope of saving the Earth.
This series explodes with new characters and creations, written by former DC Publisher Dan DiDio, with design and art by the industry’s newest rising star, Danio Beyruth.
As first issues, go, this one is not to be missed!
Release Date: November 23, 2022
PCS NOTES: There are some interesting aspects to the ideas behind this story and we are excited to give it a try.
Mysterium #1
Source Point Press
Written by Christina Blanch
Art by Alex Monik
Will you dare to walk through the gates of the Mysterium Manor? Conrad MacDowell keeps encountering supernatural occurrences after moving into his new home. Along with a group of world renowned mystics, they will try to help a ghostly presence cross to the other side, all before time runs out! Based on the popular board game Mysterium, this story will keep you guessing as to how, where, and who was behind the murder. Join Conrad and his friends, along with writer Christina Blanch and artist Alex Monik, to see if they can free this spectral soul and let them rest in peace.
Release Date: November 23, 2022
PCS NOTES: We have been excited for this book for quite a while. I am certain that it won’t disappoint.
Once Upon a Time at the End of the World #1
Boom! Studios
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Alexandre Tefenkgi & Lee Loughridge
Cover Art by Mike DelMundo
In this epic post-apocalyptic tale, Maceo and Mezzy have never met anyone like each other, and they’ll need all the help they can get to survive a planet ravaged by environmental catastrophe.
This epic trilogy-each issue overflowing with 30 story pages-spans a lifetime as philosophical differences tear at the threads holding Maceo and Mezzy together.
Will they, and the earth beneath their feet, ultimately be torn apart? New York Times bestselling, Eisner and Harvey Award-winning, and Marvel flagship writer Jason Aaron launches his most ambitious creator-owned series to date with the first of three unique artistic partners – Eisner-winning artist Alexandre Tefenkgi – to take on a vision of the end of the world that’s brutal and nostalgic, whimsical and grounded… and ultimately, timeless
Release Date: November 23, 2022
PCS NOTES: This is a grand effort from Jason Aaron. I have learned that he can hit the target and not to bet against him.
Ronin: Book II #1
Frank Miller Presents
Written by Frank Miller
Art by Phillip Tan & Daniel Henriques
Cover Art by Tan & Henriques
Frank Miller returns to one of his most critically praised and influential body of works, RONIN. Theis six-part mini-series follows the original work and takes Casey and her new born son across the ravaged landscape of America. With layouts by Miller, the beautiful panoramic art by Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques captures all the energy and excitement of the original series, taking the characters and world into a direction all its own. Not to be missed!
Release Date: November 23, 2022
PCS NOTES: I am excited to see what Frank Miller wants to be bring to this property. I am certain it will be beautiful.
Star Wars: Yoda #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Cavan Scott
Art by Nico Leon
Cover Art by Phil Noto
ALL-NEW ADVENTURES FOR THE GREATEST JEDI OF ALL TIME! To some, he was a legend. To others, he was a teacher. Now Yoda is all but forgotten, living in exile and haunted by the past. As a strangely familiar voice echoes through the swamps of Dagobah, Yoda must revisit the many lessons he has given over the years, from the days of the High Republic to the chaos of the Clone Wars. In the first of three story arcs, a desperate cry for help reaches the Jedi Council on Coruscant and only Yoda can respond. But how far will he go to protect a community from attack?
Release Date: November 23, 2022
PCS NOTES: Yeah. I think this looks really cool.
Week of November 30
Blue Beetle: Graduation Day #1
DC Comics
Written by Josh Trujillo
Art by Adrian Gutierrez
Cover Art by Gutierrez
Jaime Reyes has a lot to juggle. Whether it’s his finals for senior year or a new villain tearing up El Paso, Jaime is always torn between two worlds. But when his worlds come crashing together at his high school graduation, nothing will ever be the same. A message from the Reach bombards Jaime’s scarab, Khaji Da, and it starts throwing off his connection to the device. And as if that wasn’t enough, Jaime’s parents and friends are pressuring him about his next steps in life. But what’s hidden here on Earth that’s drawing the Reach back? And where did this new Fadeaway Man come from? Can Jaime find balance in his life and rise to become a true hero, or is it curtains for Blue Beetle?
Release Date: November 29, 2022
PCS NOTES: I am excited for this direction for this character.
Good Boy: Prodigal Son #1
Source Point Press
Written by Christina Blanch & Garrett Gunn
Art by Kit Wallis
Cover Art by Wallis
Flint learns the hard way that some oaths are not easily broken.
With his father’s life hanging in the balance, the lost child of Flint Sparks makes his bloodthirsty debut.
Release Date: November 30, 2022
PCS NOTES: Source Point Press’ hit comic property returns with some fantastic new storylines.
Justice Society of America #1
DC Comics
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Mikel Janín
Cover Art by Janín
THE NEW GOLDEN AGE, PART ONE
A long-lost hero from the JSA crashes into our era with a grave warning…but it’s too late. A mysterious and malevolent enemy has invaded the entire history of the JSA, and an all-new team must come together to defeat it. But what deadly secret does this messenger from beyond keep? Where are they from? And why is all of this happening now? Only the Time Masters know…
Release Date: November 29, 2022
PCS NOTES: Geoff Johns returning to one of his favorite properties with Mikel Janín in tow sounds like a win to me.
Planet Hulk: Worldbreaker #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Greg Pak
Art by Manuel Garcia, Cam Smith, & Chris Sotomayor
Cover Art by Carlos Pagulayan & Sotomayor
MILLENNIUM! A thousand years from now on the planet Sakaar, a young woman with green skin searches for the legendary Green Scar to help save her brother from a group of apocalyptic cultists. But which Hulk will she find? And after all these years, is he truly the Sakaarson, who will save us all—or the Worldbreaker, who will destroy us?
Release Date: November 30, 2022
PCS NOTES: I just love this concept, and am excited to see Greg Pak return to the Green Goliath.
Plush #1
Image Comics
Written by Doug Wagner
Art by Daniel Hillyard & Rico Renzi
Cover Art by Hillyard & Renzi
Serial-killing, cannibalistic furries! PLASTIC and VINYL creators DOUG WAGNER & DANIEL HILLYARD are back. This time, they’ve recruited colorist extraordinaire RICO RENZI for their disturbing “neon-horror” spin on fursuit psychopaths and bizarre love.
In PLUSH, Devin Fulcher is coerced into attending his first furry convention. When he accidentally happens upon a group of furries devouring a human, the insanity begins. Do they just want Devin for dinner… or something much more wicked?
Release Date: November 30, 2022
PCS NOTES: Yeah. Just get it. It’s gonna be good.
Waller vs. Wildstorm #1
DC Comics
Written by Spencer Ackerman & Evan Narcisse
Art by Eric Battle
Cover Art by Jorge Fornes
In the early 1980s, as the Cold War stubbornly refuses to thaw, a new battle heats up…for the soul of the intelligence agency Checkmate. As the agency’s super-heroic public face, Jackson King—a.k.a. the armored Battalion, former leader of Stormwatch and the symbol of American might—has long suspected that Adeline Kane is up to dirty tricks overseas, engineering horrors that betray everything he believes about service to one’s country. But King doesn’t know that Kane has a clever new ally—an ambitious young woman named Amanda Waller. She has her own ideas about how metahumans can serve their country. And honor, dignity, and long lives don’t factor into them… National-security reporter Spencer Ackerman, comics and video game writer Evan Narcisse, and veteran artist Eric Battle celebrate WildStorm’s legacy of espionage-flavored superhero morality plays, pitting Stormwatch against the deadliest people in the DCU—including Deathstroke himself!
Release Date: November 29, 2022
PCS NOTES: This is the kind of exploratory out of continuity stuff that Black Label should be doing.
X-Treme X-Men #1
Marvel Comics
Written by Chris Claremont
Art by Salvador Larroca
Cover Art by Larroca
THE X-TREME TEAM IS BACK! Legendary X-scribe Chris Claremont reunites with artistic dynamo Salvador Larroca for an all-new story set just after the groundbreaking original run of X-TREME X-MEN! A powerful psychic attack on Kitty Pryde from her old enemy Ogun brings the X-Treme team back together for a high-stakes mission…but what secret is Ogun hiding, and will even the combined might of Bishop, Sage, Gambit, Rogue, Rachel Summers, Storm, and Wolverine be enough to stop his insidious plan?
Release Date: November 30, 2022
PCS NOTES: An excellent creative team on this book leads to even more excitement with fantastic comic characters.
