This Week’s Comics & Merchandise for April 1st 1983

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NEW COMICS (RECOMMENDATIONS IN BOLD)

ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #18
– The LAZARUS CORPORATION holds many secrets that are now coming to light! Who or what is in the SARCOPHAGUS OF KING SHAZAM and how will it change the balance of power in the ABSOLUTE DC UNIVERSE? All eyes are on this issue for the answers!

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN BOOK OF EL #7 (OF 12)

ALIEN: KING KILLER #1 (OF 5) [MATURE READERS]
– After the war against the XENOMORPHS, Humanity survives solely thanks to the protection of the siblings known as the Three Kings. But who are they and what is their true motive? Find out in this new ALIEN mini series!

ARCADIA #4 [MATURE READERS]

AUTUMN KINGDOM THE WRAITHBOUND QUEEN #3 (OF 4) [MATURE READERS]

AVATAR: THE GAP YEAR – TIPPING POINT #6 (OF 6)

BABS THE BLACK ROAD SOUTH #3 (OF 6) [MATURE READERS]

BATGIRL #18

BATMAN #8
– The new Mayor of GOTHAM CITY, POISON IVY, makes her presence known! Plus, what has brought Gotham’s original protector, ALAN SCOTT, back to the city? Find out here as the mystery THE JOKER lay at BATMAN’s door unfolds in the latest issue from MATT FRACTION and JORGE JIMENEZ!

BATMAN STATIC BEYOND #5 (OF 6)

BATMAN SUPERMAN WORLD’S FINEST #50
– ROBIN! SUPERGIRL! JIMMY OLSEN! BATGIRL! They’re all here with the rest of the SUPERMAN BATMAN FAMILY for this special anniversary issue! Featuring art by DAN MORA!

BEYOND MEGALITH #0 [MATURE READERS]

BIZARRO YEAR NONE #1 (OF 4)
– JIMMY OLSEN and PERRY WHITE are pulled into another dimension with an Earth that seems similar to theirs, but they will quickly learn how different it is! By KEVIN SMITH & ERIC CARRASCO and artist NICK PITARRA.

BRIAR: NIGHT’S TERROR #4 (OF 4) [MATURE READERS]

CAPTAIN MARVEL: DARK PAST #1 (OF 5)
– A dark chapter of the DANVERS Family history unknown even to CAPTAIN MARVEL threatens to destroy her in the present day in this new mini series by PAUL JENKINS and LUCAS WERNECK.

COMICS THE MAGAZINE #2
– Spotlight on INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE BATTLE BEAST! Get the scoop on the return of CHEW and much more!

DAREDEVIL #1
– A startling new villain with ties to HELL’S KITCHEN has targeted DAREDEVIL! STEPHANIE PHILLIPS and LEE GARBET proudly begin a new era for the MAN WITHOUT FEAR that is a perfect jumping on point for anyone interested! Available in a variety of VARIANT EDITION COVERS including a special BLIND BAG EDITION!

DEAD SAMURAI #6 [MATURE READERS]

DEADPOOL: APRIL POOL’S DAY #1 ONE SHOT
– Get ready for Multiversal madness with WADE WILSON for April Pool’s Day 2026!

DELUGE #5 (OF 5) [MATURE READERS]

DOCTOR STRANGE #5

EC CRUEL UNIVERSE 2 #9 (OF 12) [MATURE READERS]

ETERNALS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 ONE SHOT
– Be here for all new untold tales of JACK KIRBY’S ETERNALS including the debut of a previously unknown Eternal!

GHOST MACHINE THE OFFICIAL GUIDEBOOK #1 (OF 5)
– Everyone loves a great official guidebook! Meet the characters of the GHOST MACHINE brand starting with the UNNAMED UNIVERSE! Get the full backstory on GEIGER, JUNKYARD JOE, REDCOAT, and many more including their first appearances and special powers!

GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO SSSILENT MISSIONS BARONESS #1 ONE-SHOT
– A new round of SILENT MISSIONS begins and this time the perspective is from the COBRA point of view! Sensitive information is out there and THE BARONESS must prevent it from falling into anyone’s hands! The first stand alone mission begins with JOELLE JONES and DECLAN SHALVEY!

GODZILLA [KAI-SEI ERA] #9

GROO: THE PROPHECY #1 (OF 4)
– All new GROO THE WANDERER by SERGIO ARAGONES with lettering by STAN SAKAI!

HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE #1 2ND PRINTING [MATURE READERS]

JSA #18 YEAR ONE CONCLUSION

KAYA #34

KILROY IS HERE ONE-SHOT [MATURE READERS]
– The truth behind the KILROY WAS HERE signatures around the world comes to light in this IMAGE COMICS one shot by JOE PRUETT and DALIBOR TALAJIC.

LOGAN: BLACK WHITE & BLOOD #4

MAD ABOUT DC #1 ONE-SHOT
– All new stories from the “unusual gang of idiots” including CHIP ZDARSKY, MATT FRACTION, SKOTTIE YOUNG, GAIL SIMONE, and many more! Plus, a new story from SERGIO ARAGONES, GUY VS SPY, even a new FOLD IN by CHARLES SOULE and RYAN BROWNE! If you love MAD MAGAZINE and DC COMICS, this is a can’t miss one shot!

MAGIC: THE GATHERING: UNTOLD STORIES – JACE #1
– Delve into the backstory of JACE BELEREN, the most powerful Mind Mage in the Multiverse!

MAGNUS JAKUTA #3

MARVEL RIVALS: DUEL OF KINGS #1 ONE SHOT

MINOR THREATS: THE LAST DEVIL LEFT ALIVE #4 (OF 4) [MATURE READERS]

MURDER DRONES #2 (OF 6)
– The groundbreaking animated series is adapted to comic book form!

NOVA: CENTURION #6 (OF 6)

POISON IVY #43
– As the new Mayor of GOTHAM CITY, PAMELA ISLEY is revisiting old familiar areas to see their status. What will she find in the sewer system and what does her old friend CATWOMAN want now that she is in a position of major influence?

POP KILL #1 ONE-SHOT SEASONAL FLAVORS EASTER THEMED [MATURE READERS]

ROYALS #1 (OF 6) [MATURE READERS]
– Twin brothers use their special telepathic connection to hustle casinos in Seoul, but gain the attention of a ruthless crime syndicate that has other ideas for their skills! New from DEREK KIRK KIM and JACOB PEREZ for IMAGE COMICS!

SACRIFICERS #20 [MATURE READERS]

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #13 [MATURE READERS]

SHUDDER MAGAZINE #28

SPEED RACER #7

SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST-SPIDER #9

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES X GODZILLA #5 (OF 5)

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: CASEY JONES #6 (OF 6)

TIGRESS ISLAND #1 (OF 5) 2ND PTG [MATURE READERS]

TOUCHED BY A DEMON #3

TOXIC AVENGER COMICS #8 [MATURE READERS]

TYLER RAKE: AN EXTRACTION STORY #1 [MATURE READERS]
– An all new prequel to the newest release for the CHRIS HEMSWORTH action film series EXTRACTION!

VENOM #256 DEATH SPIRAL

WALKING DEAD DELUXE #134 [MATURE READERS]

WE DON’T KILL SPIDERS SEASON OF THE WITCH #3

WONDER MAN #1 (OF 5)
– SIMON WILLIAMS has been a stalwart member of the AVENGERS for many years, but a ghost from his past has returned in the form of his old cellmate from darker days! By GERRY DUGGAN and MARK BUCKINGHAM!

X-MEN #28 DANGER ROOM PART 3

ACME COMICS PRESENTS

COMICS FOR BATS OF ALL AGES

DISNEY VILLAINS GASTON #2

DISNEY VILLAINS URSULA #2

FIRST CAT IN SPACE TP ATE PIZZA

GARGOYLES DARKWING DUCK #4 (OF 4)

GOOSEBUMPS TP VOL 02 MONSTER BLOOD

LION KING #3

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS THE SHIVER OF CHRISTMAS TOWN #4

SIMPSONS COMICS COLOSSAL COMPENDIUM TP VOL 01

WARRIORS GRAPHIC NOVEL THE PROPHECIES BEGIN VOL 01

NEW LIMITED EDITION VARIANTS

(first reserved-first served)

NEW TRADE PAPERBACKS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, & HARDCOVERS

AVENGERS EPIC COLLECTION TP: ABSOLUTE VISION
– Contains AVENGERS 238-254 and ANNUAL 13.

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED COMPENDIUM TP
– Contains BATMAN BEYOND VOLUME 31-6, BATMAN BEYOND VOLUME 4 1-8, BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED 1-18, SUPERMAN BEYOND 0, BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER ONE SHOT, and more.

BATMAN DARK PATTERNS TP
– Explore earlier unrevealed cases that would put the DARK KNIGHT to the mental and physical test in a series of critically acclaimed three part detective thrillers by the powerhouse team of DAN WATTERS and ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN’s artist HAYDEN SHERMAN! Contains BATMAN DARK PATTERNS 1-12.

BRONZE FACES TP [MATURE READERS]
– When work by a legendary Nigerian artist acquired by the the British Museum, his son is joined by his childhood friends to reclaim and restore it in this heist story by SHOBO & SHOF with art by ALEXANDRE TEFENKGI for BOOM STUDIOS. Contains BRONZE FACES 1-6.

DC FINEST JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA STARRO THE CONQUEROR TP
– Following the tradition of superheroes working together as a team that the JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA established, DC COMICS introduces a new group called the JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA comprised of their top characters! SUPERMAN, BATMAN, GREEN LANTERN, FLASH, MARTIAN MANHUNTER, WONDER WOMAN! See their earliest adventures in order of release! Contains THE BRAVE & THE BOLD 28–30, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA 1–19, and MYSTERY IN SPACE 75.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS DUNGEON CLUB GN ROLL CALL

EC BLOOD TYPE TP [MATURE READERS]
– An immortal vampire is about to have the tables turned on her as the hunter becomes the prey for something older and wiser on a remote island! Check out the very first stand alone spinoff series under the EC COMICS banner by CORINNA BECHKO and ANDREA SORRENTINO! Contains EC COMICS BLOOD TYPE 1–4 and more

FUN HOME A FAMILY TRAGICOMIC TP [MATURE READERS]

GI JOE TP VOL 03 ENERGON UNIVERSE
– COBRA COMMANDER ran roughshod over the DREADNOKS and now the bill comes due! DUKE cannot let the most wanted man in the world escape or be killed, so the two will have to work together against and relentless and unyielding opponent in this can’t miss ENERGON UNIVERSE storyline! Contains G.I. JOE 13-18.

GIRL WHO DRAWS ON WHALES GN
– A new fantasy graphic novel from ARIELA KRISTANTINA in the spirit of MOANA and PRINCESS MONONOKE .

GREEN ARROW (2023) TP VOL 05 CRIMSON SANDS
– The criminally overlooked run by CHRIS CONDON and MONTOS concludes in spectacular fashion in a final confrontation with the CRIMSON ARCHER! Contains GREEN ARROW 25–31.

HOBBIT A GRAPHIC NOVEL REVISED AND EXPANDED HC
– Experience 1990’s carefully yet faithfully abridged version of THE HOBBIT by painter DAVID WENZEL. This is the only officially approved adaptation from the world of J.R.R. TOLKIEN’s MIDDLE EARTH! Now with new behind the scenes process features and more extras. A must have for any LORD OF THE RINGS enthusiast of any age!

HUMAN NATURE HC BOOK 01 A SATIRICAL SCIENCE FICTION GRAPHIC NOVEL

MIKE MIGNOLA HELLBOY IN HELL ARTIST EDITION HC BOOK 02 DIRECT MARKET EXCLUSIVE
– Pour over the original artwork of HELLBOY IN HELL 6-10 by MIKE MIGNOLA.

NIGHTS SEASON ONE TP VOL 03
– Contains NIGHTS 13-18.

POP KILL KILLING YOUR THIRST HC [MATURE READERS]
– The two dominant cola companies will stop at nothing to crush one another no matter what in this unforgettable story of brotherly love, corporate espionage, and unpredictable outcomes in this hit story from MAD CAVE!

QUICK STOPS VOLUME 3 TP [MATURE READERS]
– Return with KEVIN SMITH to the VIEW ASKEW universe with all new stories featuring the fan favorite characters from CLERKS, MALLRATS, CHASING AMY, DOGMA, and more including a special tribute to the late SHANNEN DOHERTY. Contains QUICK STOPS VOLUME 3 1–4.

STAR WARS: LEGACY OF VADER TP VOL 02 – THE REIGN OF KYLO REN
– KYLO REN’s quest for knowledge of the past, with destroying it in mind, leads him to a JEDI KNIGHT who endured ORDER 66! Plus, will KYLO get his wish to confront and understand DARTH VADER within THE FORCE? The answer will surprise you! Contains STAR WARS: LEGACY OF VADER 7-12.

SUPERGIRL (2025) TP VOL 01 MISADVENTURES IN MIDVALE
– Welcome to an exciting new take on the world of KARA ZOR-EL, also known as SUPERGIRL! What should be a relaxing return to her hometown of MIDVALE, turns into a identity theft debacle! Can Supergirl defeat and expose the imposter? Can she turn an enemy into an ally? Find out here in one of the most fun comics in years! Contains SUPERGIRL 1-6 by SOPHIE CAMPBELL.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD A GRAPHIC NOVEL HC

ULTIMATE WOLVERINE TP VOL. 2: LOGAN
– Contains ULTIMATE WOLVERINE 7-12.

UNDERSTANDING COMICS TP

UNDERTAKER HC VOL 01
– Undertaker Jonas Crow has been commissioned to personally see a gold tycoon’s body buried in the mine that once made him rich, but unfortunately a rumor has spread that there’s gold inside the magnate swallowed a nugget in an attempt to take it with him in this new graphic novel by XAVIER DORISON and RALPH MEYER.

URI TUPKA AND THE GODS HC: ANOTHER STORY FROM LANDS UNKNOWN
– A theologian encounters legendary creatures, bandits, and more in the quest to prove that the old gods were real! Return to the world of BOWLING WITH CORPSES and THE SKINLESS MAN for an all new tale from the LANDS UNKNOWN line! Written and drawn by MIKE MIGNOLA with colors by DAVE STEWART!

WITCHER VOLUME 10: THE BEAR AND THE BUTTERFLY TP
– Contains THE WITCHER: THE BEAR AND THE BUTTERFLY 1-4.

X-MEN: AGE OF KRAKOA – DAWN OF X OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC
– Contains NEW MUTANTS 8-12, MARAUDERS 9-12, X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR 1-4, CABLE 1-4, X-MEN 8-11, X-FORCE 9-12, EXCALIBUR (2019) #9-12, GIANT-SIZE X-MEN: NIGHTCRAWLER, HELLIONS 1-4, WOLVERINE 4-5, X-FACTOR 1-3, GIANT-SIZE X-MEN: MAGNETO, EMPYRE: X-MEN 1-4, GIANT-SIZE X-MEN: FANTOMEX, GIANT-SIZE X-MEN: STORM and more.

NEW STATUES & ACTION FIGURES

DC COVER GIRLS POISON IVY BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL RESIN 1:8 SCALE STATUE

REPRINT COMICS

ABSOLUTE BATMAN #16 2ND PRINTING
NICK DRAGOTTA FOIL VARIANT EDITION B

ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #15 2ND PRINTING
HAYDEN SHERMAN FOIL VARIANT EDITION B

BATMAN #4 2ND PRINTING
MIKEL JANIN VARIANT EDITION B

BATMAN #5 2ND PRINTING
LEE GARBETT VARIANT EDITION B

NARCO #1 (OF 5) 2ND PTG [MATURE READERS]

WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #1 GEOFF SHAW
2ND PRINTING VARIANT EDITION

WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #1 (OF 5) 2ND PRINTING
PANOSIAN VARIANT

RE-ORDER GRAPHIC NOVELS AND HARDCOVERS

ASTOUNDING WOLF MAN COMPENDIUM TP VOL 01

DIE TP VOL 01 FANTASY HEARTBREAKER [MATURE READERS]

EAST OF WEST TP VOL 01 THE PROMISE [MATURE READERS]

HELLBLAZER TP VOL 01 ORIGINAL SINS [MATURE READERS]

INVINCIBLE COMPENDIUM TP VOL 01

INVINCIBLE COMPENDIUM TP VOL 02

INVINCIBLE COMPENDIUM TP VOL 03

PUBLIC DOMAIN TP VOL 01 [MATURE READERS]

PUBLIC DOMAIN TP VOL 02 [MATURE READERS]

RADIANT BLACK TP VOL 01 A MASSIVE-VERSE BOOK MV

RADIANT BLACK TP VOL 02 A MASSIVE-VERSE BOOK MV

RADIANT BLACK TP VOL 03 A MASSIVE-VERSE BOOK MV

RADIANT BLACK TP VOL 04 A MASSIVE-VERSE BOOK MV

TECH JACKET COMPENDIUM TP VOL 01

TRINITY GENERATIONS TP

SUPPLIES

MARVEL COMICS SHORT STORAGE BOX: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN – SPIDER-VERSITY

MARVEL COMICS SHORT STORAGE BOX: LEGACY OF CAPTAIN MARVEL