New Comic Book Day, this coming Wednesday, August 16th,
has some great new releases, debuts, and variants galore.
PopCultHQ has compiled a list of new releases from indie publishers
that we think are must-reads and ones to watch!
Our top picks this week are from Action Lab: Danger Zone, Aspen Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Image Comics/Top Cow Productions, Valiant Entertainment, and Zenescope Entertainment.
Check out all the available covers, read up on each one’s synopsis,
and then pick them up this coming Wednesday!
#NCBD
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Amerikarate #5
Writers: Brockton Mckinney, Corey Kalman
Art: Daniel Arruda Massa
Cover Artists: Devin Roth, Daniel Arruda Massa, Anthony Petrie, April O’Neil
Item Codes: JUN171087, JUN171088, JUN171089, JUN171090
In Shops: August 16, 2017
SRP: $3.99
AmeriKarate continues with a new storyline and the same outrageous, sexy, b-movie martial arts action that you demand! Sam and Cynthia are faced with a new hidden foe and crime wave that has the city shaking in its city-boots! Join us for a high-kicking new adventure and a shocking twist that will leave you clutching your book with a kung fu grip!
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VARIANT COVERS
Infinite Seven #6
Writer: Dave Dwonch
Artists: Arturo Mesa, Geraldo Filho
Cover Artists:
Arturo Mesa,
Joshua Greathouse
Item Codes: JUN171103, JUN171104, JUN171105
In Shops: August 16, 2017
SRP: $3.99
The boys of the Infinite Seven decide to blow off steam with a night on the town. Little do they know that they are being hunted by an enemy with vengeance on his mind and oil in his veins. Witness the rise of the Cyborg! Plus, a surprise ending that everyone will be talking about!
Lola XOXO Vol.2 #2
The best-selling Aspen series from creator Siya Oum returns! Perilous new foes emerge! Lola discovers that her previous treacherous experiences have prepared her for the harsh realities of the world she now occupies-However, nothing can prepare her for the worst dangers that lurk beyond the comfort of the few allies she’s managed to make!
Neil Gaiman’s American Gods: Shadows #6
Writers: Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell
Artists: Scott Hampton, P. Craig Russell
Cover Artists: Glenn Fabry, David Mack
ID Codes: JUN170042, JUN170043
In Shops: August 16, 2017
SRP: $3.99
Magnus #3
Writers: Kyle Higgins, Chuck Wendig
Artists: Jorge Fornes, Alvaro Sarreseca
Cover Artists: Giuseppe Camuncoli, Jorge Fornes
ID Codes: JUN171508, JUN171509,
JUN171510, JUN171511
In Shops: August 16, 2017
SRP: $3.99
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle #0
Writer: Marguerite Bennett, Christina Trujillo
Artist: Moritat
Cover Artists: Emanuela Lupacchino, Moritat, Ryan Sook, J. Scott Campbell
ID Codes: JUN171444, JUN171445, JUN171446, JUN171447
In Shops: August 16, 2017
SRP: $0.25
In this riveting relaunch, the guardian of the jungle, SHEENA, pursues a mysterious invader that has come to spy on the Amazon’s most ancient secrets… Following the path of the trespasser, she encounters a forbidden ruin in which even more deadly dangers lie in wait — and begins an adventure that will take her beyond her wildest imaginings!
VARIANT COVERS
Genius Cartel #1
Writers: Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman
Artist: Rosi Kampe
Cover Artists: Rosi Kampe, Jonathan Hickman
ID Codes: JUN170655, MAY178630
In Shops: August 16, 2017
SRP: $3.99
Mage – The Hero Denied #1 (of 15)
Writer: Matt Wagner
Artist: Matt Wagner
Cover Artist: Matt Wagner
ID Code: JUN170617
In Shops: August 16, 2017
SRP: $3.99
Writer: Rich Tommaso
Artist: Rich Tommaso
Cover Artist: Rich Tommaso
ID Code: JUN170705
In Shops: August 16, 2017
SRP: $3.99
SERIES PREMIERE! ‘THE CORTEN-STEEL PHOENIX,’ Part One Journey into the thrilling world of international espionage as one of Britain’s most covert MI-6 divisions, The Nest, recruits a brand-new secret agent to their team: SPY SEAL! An exciting new comic series-reminiscent of The Adventures of Tintin and Usagi Yojimbo-and created by SHE WOLF author, RICH TOMMASO.
DIVINITY #0
Writer: Matt Kindt
Artist: Renato Guedes
Cover Artists: Juan Jose Ryp, Ibrahim Moustafa, Clayton Henry, Peter Bagge, Kano
Item Codes: JUN172060, JUN172061, JUN172062, JUN172063, JUN172064, JUN172065
In Shops: August 16, 2017
SRP: $3.99
AN EPIC JUMPING-ON POINT LEADING DIVINITY THROUGH THE WHOLE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE!
DIVINITY, a lost Russian cosmonaut newly returned to Earth with god-like powers, has successfully restored the world to order after the reality-altering event known as the Stalinverse. But how can a man – even one with near-divine abilities – know for certain that the planet has been truly restored in full? To make sure, Divinity must bear witness to the world as it now stands – heroes, villains, gods, and all – to ensure the rightful order of the Valiant Universe!
VARIANT COVERS
SECRET WEAPONS #3 (of 4)
Writer: Eric Heisserer
Artists: Raúl Allén with Patricia Martin
Cover Artists: Raúl Allén, Afua Richardson, Roberto de la Torre, David Mack
Item Codes: JUN172080, JUN172081, JUN172082, JUN172083
In Shops: August 16, 2017
SRP: $3.99
Team spirits!
Class is in session, and Amanda McKee – the machine-wielding hero codenamed Livewire – is here to show her unconventional class of recruits what it really takes to master power. And lesson number-one is…teamwork! But as these once-abandoned psiot castaways put their pain behind them to become a fully functioning unit, an even deadlier set of challenges will soon rise to meet them…
VARIANT COVERS
Grimm Fairy Tales presents Tarot #1
Writer: Joe Brusha
Artist: Julius Abrera
Cover Artists: Julius Abrera, Renato Rei, Keith Garvey, Netho Diaz
ID Codes: MAY172077, MAY172078, MAY172079, MAY172080, MAY172081
In Shops: August 16, 2017
SRP: $3.99
The Mysterious Order of Tarot has emerged from the shadows with its sights set on ruling the Realms of Power. With the courts of Swords, Cups, Wands, and Pentacles at his command the Emperor is ready to launch his assault on the Grimm Universe and the only thing that stands in his way is a wild card named, Talisman.
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