Before the cataclysmic events of “Bullet’s Kiss” and “The
Lonely Crusade,” there was another Black Hood—Kip Burland, a former police
officer who vowed to fight the crimes that he couldn’t while wearing a badge.
But what was he doing in Philadelphia the day he was accidentally shot and
killed by Highway Patrolman Greg Hettinger? You’ll find out in this special
flashback issue starring the Original Hood... and learn the shocking truth
about what really happened that day. This is an essential one-shot you don’t
want to miss, featuring art from classic Black Hood artist Rick Burchett!
Script: Duane
Swierczynski
Art: Rick Burchett, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Rachel Deering
The Black Hood #11 CVR A Reg: Greg Smallwood
The Black Hood #11 CVR B Variant: David Mack
On Sale Date: 5/4
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
“Daughter of the Revolution, Part 4” She has served her
country well, fighting for US interests the world over. But when the Shield’s
next mission ends in tragedy on American soil—a tragedy televised live to every
home in the country—the true nature of Black Seven is revealed as the superhero
the world has been waiting generations for becomes… Public Enemy Number 1!
Script: Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig
Art: Drew Johnson, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick
The Shield #4 CVR A Reg: Drew Johnson
The Shield #4 CVR B Variant: Andrew Robinson
On Sale Date: 4/27
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
Veronica's father (and Archie’s arch-nemesis!), Hiram
Lodge, is running for Mayor of Riverdale! But will he save, and even improve
the town—or will he destroy it? Find out in this next installment of the
hottest comic of the year!
Script: Mark Waid
Art: Veronica
Fish, Jack Morelli, Andre Szymanowicz
Archie #8 CVR A Reg Cover: Veronica Fish
Archie #8 CVR B Variant: Anton Emdin
Archie #8 CVR C Variant: Faith Erin Hicks
On Sale Date: 5/11
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
JUGHEAD #6
The time has come. It’s JUGHEAD VS. PRINCIPAL STANGER:
THE FINAL SHOWDOWN! With the whole gang at his side, Jughead puts it all on the
line: Either Stanger goes, or Jughead does! You won’t want to miss this!
Script: Chip Zdarsky
Art: Erica Henderson, Jack Morelli
Jughead #6 CVR A Reg Cover: Erica Henderson
Jughead #6 CVR B Variant: Cliff Chiang
Jughead #6 CVR C Variant: Ramon K. Perez
On Sale Date: 5/4
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
What was supposed to be a fun trip to a movie set ends up
in a real-life crime caper! Will it be up to Archie, Jughead and Raj to save
the day? Find out in “Go Figure,” the entertaining new lead story to this
comics annual, featuring even more pages of fun!
Script: Alex Simmons
Art: Fernando Ruiz
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowksi, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 4/27
192-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.
It’s the biggest celebration of the year! Archie,
Jughead, Betty & Veronica are throwing a BASH to honor Archie’s 75th
anniversary! In this edition of the ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS series, get ready
for hours of joy, laughter, amusement and crazy celebrations with Archie &
his pals ‘n’ gals! For 75 years, Archie and his friends have been making
everyone laugh and this collection will remind you of just what’s made Archie
last for so long! Everything’s Archie in the largest Archie collection series
EVER—offered at an incredible value price!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
978-1-62738-872-6
$14.99/$15.99 CAN
4-7/8 x 6-9/16"
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1000 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 4/27
A rollerblading double date threatens to embarrass Archie
in front of both Betty and Veronica! Can he learn how to blade in just a few
days time in order to keep the date going smoothly and maintain his cool image?
Or will Reggie be determined to skate him out of the ring… and into the
hospital? Find out in “Cheat Skate,” the fun new lead story to this JUMBO-sized
comics digest.
Script: J. Torres
Art: Pat and Tim
Kennedy
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 5/11
256-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.
The Many Loves of Archie Andrews continues on in this
next fun installment! Archie's date with Ginger goes awry when her beloved cat
Cinnamon gets sick. Exhausted from taking care of her cat, Archie lets Ginger
rest while he takes over. Unfortunately, Cinnamon’s not as a big of a fan of
Archie as her owner is! See if the claws will come out in “Don’t Make Ginger
Snap!” the fun new lead story to this comics double digest!
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Bob Smith
Cover: Bill Galvan, Jim Amash, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 5/4
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
Mega Man is the legendary Blue Bomber-the boy robot
turned hero! One of video game's first icons, he's now one of comic books'
greatest heroes! It all began when the nefarious Dr. Wily stole Dr. Light's
eight Robot Masters and turned them against the world! Helper-bot Rock had
himself turned into Mega Man—the super fighting robot-to save the day! Dr. Wily
wouldn't go down without a fight, though, and built eight combat-specific Robot
Masters just to destroy Mega Man—from without or within! Now Mega Man must
fight to save the world and himself!
MEGA MAN: MASTER EDITION vol.1 collects the first three epic storylines,
covering Mega Man #1-12.
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Patrick Spaziante, Chad Thomas, Ben Bates, Rick
Bryant, Gary Martin, John Workman, Matt Herms
Cover: Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante
978-1-62738-873-3
$24.99/$27.99 CAN
5-1/2 x 7-1/2"
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336 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 5/4
SONIC and friends get into some BIG TROUBLE in
"Panic in the Sky" Part One: Sonic's Freedom Fighters are finally
ready to restore the planet! Unless, of course, someone does even more damage!
Cue: the evil Dr. Eggman (of course)! He has a plan of his own and strikes
first! The mad doctor launches a multi-pronged assault that will leave you
speechless-everything has been building up to this moment! The final chapter to the Shatter World Saga
begins here! Featuring the first of four EPIC connecting covers by mega-talent
Dan Schoening and an "Evil Win" variant by the wonderful Lamar Wells!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Diana Skelly, Terry Austin, John Workman &
Gabriel Cassata
Sonic the Hedgehog #284 CVR A Reg: Dan Schoening &
Luis Antonio Delgado
Sonic the Hedgehog #284 CVR B Variant: Lamar Wells, Rick
Bryant & Matt Herms
On Sale Date: 5/11
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
Knock knock, it's KNUCKLES in "Shattered" Part
One: A brand new adventure starring Knuckles and Amy Rose begins here! It's a race against time to find the final
Master Emerald shards before Sonic restores the shattered world! The final installment of Knuckles's search,
filled with dangers and mysteries, starts with this issue! Featuring cover art by the terrific Tracy
Yardley plus an "& Knuckles" variant by CG artist supreme Rafa
Knight!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Adam Bryce Thomas, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli &
Matt Herms
Sonic Universe #87 CVR A Reg: Tracy Yardley & Matt
Herms
Sonic Universe #87 CVR B Variant: Rafa Knight
On Sale Date: 4/27
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
When Betty and Veronica learn that Archie and his father
have gone fishing and left poor Mary Andrews to deal with a mountain of chores,
they decide she deserves a little vacation too! And the girls quickly discover
that this overworked Mom has more moxie than they realized! The big question is
whether Archie and Fred will be able to handle what awaits them when they
return home! Find out in “Thrills and Chills,” the entertaining new lead story
to this comics double digest!
Script: James Gartler
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 5/11
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.