Comic Book New Releases December 17

1st printing. Collects Batman and Robin: Year One (2024 DC) #1-12. Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Chris Samnee. SUPERSTAR CREATORS MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE TELL THE DEFINITIVE ORIGIN OF THE DYNAMIC DUO! The early days of comics greatest crime-fighting duo come to life in this stunning collection, courtesy of two of modern comics greatest storytellers: Eisner Award winners Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil). While Bruce Wayne and orphan Dick Grayson struggle with the challenges of becoming father and son and partners, a mysterious new crime boss called the General declares war on Gotham's mob families. But what is his connection to Two-Face? Batman and his new sidekick, Robin, are out for answers, but it'll take everything they have to navigate both sides of their relationship, with Dick Grayson's present and future hanging in the balance! Hardcover, 336 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman and Robin: Year One (2024 DC) #1-12. Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Chris Samnee. SUPERSTAR CREATORS MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE TELL THE DEFINITIVE ORIGIN OF THE DYNAMIC DUO! The early days of comics greatest crime-fighting duo come to life in this stunning collection, courtesy of two of modern comics greatest storytellers: Eisner Award winners Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil). While Bruce Wayne and orphan Dick Grayson struggle with the challenges of becoming father and son and partners, a mysterious new crime boss called the General declares war on Gotham's mob families. But what is his connection to Two-Face? Batman and his new sidekick, Robin, are out for answers, but it'll take everything they have to navigate both sides of their relationship, with Dick Grayson's present and future hanging in the balance! Softcover, 336 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns (2024 DC) #1-5. Written by Jeff Parker. Art by Lukas Ketner. Cover by Bernard Chang. BATMAN AND SANTA CLAUS TEAM UP…AGAIN! Winter has fallen, and with it, a strange curse has swept the Earth! A mysterious knight is draining the life force of people across the globe, which should be another day in the life of the Justice League--but when the team confronts the armored apparition, all but Robin become trapped in a mystical realm! Determined to save his father and friends, Damian Wayne races to the Mistress of Magic, Zatanna, and the pair tries to form a rescue plan as the League attempts to escape the mysterious land theyve been imprisoned in. Little do they know, help is already on the way--and its coming down the chimney! Santa Claus is back in town, and itll take a Christmas miracle to save this holiday season. From the incredible talents of writer Jeff Parker (Batman 66, Aquaman) and artists Lukas Ketner (Batman 66, Count Crowley) and Michele Bandini (Batman – Santa Claus: Silent Knight), unwrap a centuries-spanning tale of mystic gatherings, haunted kingdoms, and one sons quest to bring his father home for the holidays. But do so with caution--for the Silent Knight is planning a celebration of his own, and if he succeeds, an eternal silence will descend on the DC Universe! Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $17.99.

Limited edition to one printing only!

1st printing. Written by Rick Remender. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Harper Jaten. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. fter decades in comic-book exile, the absurd skatepunk cult classic BLACK HEART BILLY returns, celebrating 25 gloriously questionable years of terrible choices, filthy living, and a long-forgotten punk-rock ideology all wrapped up in the last thing it deserves, a fancy hardcover. Meet Billy Black: skate-punk misfit with a robotic head, a bottomless supply of sarcastic contempt for society, and terrible impulse control. His life is a never-ending quest for fun, punk rock debauchery, and skating abandoned pools-- until a deranged Nazi scientist decides to bring Adolf Hitler back inside the reanimated corpse of Jerry Garcia. Now, San Francisco is rapidly descending into a fascist hippie nightmare and only Billy, armed with snide disdain, a baseball bat, and reckless disregard for personal safety, can defeat this self-righteous, patchouli soaked, moral authority. Created by the dynamic duo of RICK REMENDER (GROMMETS, THE SCUMBAG) and KIERON DWYER (SEA OF RED, Captain America), BLACK HEART BILLY is a joyful mash-up of comic absurdity, irreverent satire, and non-stop anarchic action. This stylish hardcover collects the entire original run in original black & white, plus a treasure trove of previously unseen goodies and a new afterword that Remender probably wrote in a nostalgic delirium. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects DC vs. Vampires: World War V (2024 DC) #7-10. Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Otto Schmidt, Nikola Cizmesija, and Daniel Bayliss. Cover by Otto Schmidt. THE CONCLUSION OF DC VS. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V! Written by Matthew Rosenberg, Shane McCarthy, Cecil Castellucci and Others Art by Otto Schmidt, Fabio Veras, Marley Zarcone and Others The epic sequel to DC vs. Vampires barrels toward a chilling conclusion! Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt reunite to bring their tale in the DC vs. Vampires universe to a shocking end, set against a world plunged into a grueling winter. As the human resistance gathers strength against the menacing vampire queen Barbara Gordon, an even more sinister threat lurks just beyond sight. The malevolent Darkseid has tightened his grip on this ravaged planet, forcing a tenuous alliance between humans and vampires. To stave off complete annihilation, they must join forces to confront the terrifying New God. But their ultimate victory lies in a prophecy surrounding the child of Mister Miracle. Can these bitter foes keep from tearing each other apart long enough to uncover their greatest chance at survival? Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Text by Simon Bisley, Frankie Frazetta, Liam Sharp, Jim Zub, Petar Mesedzija, Bill Sienkeiwicz, Jesse Kowalski, and Jodie Muir. Art by Frank Frazetta and Simon Bisley. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Foreword by Simon Bisley. The Frazetta Gallery Series is a curated collection of books that highlight the diverse themes in Frazettas work, showcasing his exceptional versatility, power, and emotional intensity. The book series is a fresh, new approach to presenting the work of the most important fantasy artist of the 20th Century. The second book in the series, WARRIORS, features some of Frazettas most iconic pieces. As Frankie Frazetta writes in his introduction to WARRIORS: These are the gritty, iconic pieces that introduced so many of us to his art for the first time. WARRIORS has more pages (80) for more barbarians, monsters and damsels! These books feature some of the finest printing of Frazetta art ever seen. Foreword by Simon Bisley, appreciations by Liam Sharp, Jim Zub, Lance LaSpina, Jesse Kowalski and more. Oversized book - 11.25"x15". Paintings easily removable for framing. Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 15-in., 100 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $54.95.

Limited to 1,000 Copies.

1st printing. Text by Simon Bisley, Frankie Frazetta, Liam Sharp, Jim Zub, Petar Mesedzija, Bill Sienkeiwicz, Jesse Kowalski, and Jodie Muir. Art by Frank Frazetta and Simon Bisley. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Foreword by Simon Bisley. The Frazetta Gallery Series is a curated collection of books that highlight the diverse themes in Frazetta's work, showcasing his exceptional versatility, power, and emotional intensity. The book series is a fresh, new approach to presenting the work of the most important fantasy artist of the 20th Century. The second book in the series, WARRIORS, features some of Frazetta's most iconic pieces. As Frankie Frazetta writes in his introduction to WARRIORS: These are the gritty, iconic pieces that introduced so many of us to his art for the first time. WARRIORS has more pages (80) for more barbarians, monsters and damsels! These books feature some of the finest printing of Frazetta art ever seen. Foreword by Simon Bisley, appreciations by Liam Sharp, Jim Zub, Lance LaSpina, Jesse Kowalski and more. Oversized book - 11.25"x15". Paintings easily removable for framing. Softcover, 11 1/2-in. x 15-in., 100 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $34.95.

Andy Kubert Cover

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects GI Joe: A Real American Hero (2023 Image) #316-320. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Pelletier, Tony Kordos, and Francesco Segala. Cover by Andy Kubert and Laura Martin. When members of Cobras elite Crimson Guard turn to the Joes for sanctuary, its an opportunity for Snake Eyes, Scarlett and their ninja team to eliminate the threat of Springfield once and for all. Meanwhile, Cobra faces a threat from within when Destro and Baroness plot their revenge against Cobra Commander... Legendary series writer Larry Hama is joined by returning series artist Paul Pelletier (Fantastic Four) and superstar cover artist Andy Kubert (Batman, X-Men) to continue one of the longest running titles in comics history! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $14.99.

Paul Pelletier Cover

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects GI Joe: A Real American Hero (2023 Image) #316-320. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Pelletier, Tony Kordos, and Francesco Segala. Cover by Paul Pelletier and Tony Kordos. When members of Cobras elite Crimson Guard turn to the Joes for sanctuary, its an opportunity for Snake Eyes, Scarlett and their ninja team to eliminate the threat of Springfield once and for all. Meanwhile, Cobra faces a threat from within when Destro and Baroness plot their revenge against Cobra Commander... Legendary series writer Larry Hama is joined by returning series artist Paul Pelletier (Fantastic Four) and superstar cover artist Andy Kubert (Batman, X-Men) to continue one of the longest running titles in comics history! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Monster Blood!" Based on the Story by R. L. Stine. Adapted by Maddi Gonzalez. Art and cover by Maddi Gonzalez. While staying with his great-aunt Kathryn, Evan Ross visits an eerie old toy store. Among the dusty shelves, he finds a can of something called Monster Blood. The odd, sticky substance really does look like the blood of a creature. It has a greenish glow and sometimes feels warm to the touch. But the most alarming thing about the toy ooze is the way it keeps growing — overflowing its container, then a bathtub, then filling up a whole trash can. Evan worries that all that growing has given the Monster Blood a monstrous appetite... Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Collects Human Target (2021 DC) #1-12. Written by Tom King. Art and cover by Greg Smallwood. WHO KILLED CHRISTOPHER CHANCE? Art by Greg Smallwood, Rafael Albuquerque, Kevin Maguire and Mikel Janin Christopher Chance makes a living putting his life in the crosshairs to protect his clients. But this time, his luck may have finally run out. In his latest assignment posing as Lex Luthor, someone has successfully poisoned Luthor, and there is no antidote. With only 12 days to live, Chance decides he will not go quietly into the night. He's going to find out who wants Luthor dead so badly by following every lead and questioning every suspect, whether they're an arrogant space cop or an elemental femme fatale. Told in the style of a noir whodunit, The Human Target showcases why writer Tom King and artist Greg Smallwood are two of comics' most in-demand talents. This deluxe edition features a new cover by Smallwood, an introduction by King, and a making of section that reveals how this comics masterpiece was brought to life. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in.x 11-in.,456 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $49.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Ukyo Kodachi. Art and cover by Tatsuma Ejiri. Translated by Caleb D. Cook. Casshan's ultimate foe is back! Casshan must face his nemesis, Buraiking Boss, who reveals that there's even more to this dimensional tangle than the heroes previously imagined--the evil wasn't defeated with Para Bellum! In fact, the fight may be just getting started... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yasuhisa Hara. Translated by Nathan A. Collins. After safely meeting with minister Changwen Jun and soldiers still loyal to him, Ying Zheng and his company must decide on the next steps to reclaiming his throne. Meanwhile, Xin and Diao are completely out of their element around these soldiers and advisors, many of whom are confused and shocked by their presence. But seeing Diao gives Ying Zheng an idea on where to start his quest-meeting with the king of the Mountain People. But it won't be easy, as their treaties lapsed hundreds of years prior and their current king doesn't take well to outsiders! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Massimo Belardinelli, Glenn Fabry, David Pugh, Bryan Talbot, Garry Leach, Nik Williams, and Una Fricker. Cover by Glenn Fabry. The adventures of Sláine Mac Roth continue in the second volume of the Definitive series. With character-defining arcs such as The Time Killer and The Tomb of Terror, this volume sees the exiled barbarian facing new trials and tribulations, including a trip through time which will have dangerous repercussions for everyone on Earth! Showcasing Pat Mills's epic storytelling alongside the art of Glenn Fabry (Hellblazer, Swamp Thing), Bryan Talbot (The Adventures of Luther Arkwright), and David Pugh (Dan Dare), this is another unmissable entry for fans and new readers alike. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 272 pages, B&W. Teen+ Cover price $39.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Love and Mercy!" Collects Superman (2023 DC) #24-27 and Superman: Lex Luthor Special (2025 DC). Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Dan Mora, and Jamal Campbell. Cover by Dan Mora. REMATCH OF THE CENTURY: SUPERMAN VS. LEX LUTHOR! Art by Dan Mora, Eddy Barrows, Sean Izaakse and Others Supermans life has been upended. Superwoman has returned just as Lex Luthor unveils a sinister scheme that threatens to bring Metropolis to its knees! Having been incapacitated by memory loss during the House of Brainiac saga, Luthors cunning mind is back, sparking with diabolical ideas and a bounty of vengeance. With Mercy Graves at the helm of Supercorp in Lexs absence, the city has managed to hold on, but now a dark shadow looms as Luthor makes his triumphant return with an unexpected twist! Now Superman and Superwoman must go toe-to-toe with their foe while also desperately trying to keep Metropolis from crumbling under the weight of battles against notorious villains such as Doomsday and Time Trapper! Join all-star writer Joshua Williamson in this epic adventure filled with heart-pounding heroics! Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $17.99.