There's an abundance of sci-fi I wanted to catch up with in these spotlights, so here's another dose of some good-looking stuff arriving soon!
MAWRTH VALLIIS TP
(W) EPHK (A/CA) EPHK
During a skirmish with an opposing Martian faction, a fighter pilot disobeys orders to pursue a fleeing foe. Guided by her determination and curiosity, she is led into a dangerous chase through Mars's forbidden valley where she will be confronted with the red planet's darkest of secrets. A fast-paced, 128-page, full-color, pocket-format, sci-fi adventure through Mars's mysteries all told in its original Martian form. MAY210093
Why this caught my eye:
Previews look a lot of fun and I really like the looks of EPHK's style.
ALIENS AFTERMATH #1
(W) Ben Percy (A) Dave Wachter (CA) Phil Noto
FOR ALIENS' 35TH ANNIVERSARY, A RETURN TO HADLEY'S HOPE!
It's been 35 years since the tragedy of the Hadley's Hope colony, but what happened to that ill-fated venture has been shrouded in mystery. A renegade crew of investigative journalists are heading towards the moon that Weyland-Yutani has wiped from all records, and they'll bring back the truth even if it kills them...and what remains in that bombed out site will try to do just that.
Benjamin Percy and Dave Wachter imagine a terrifying possible future for LV-426 in this celebration of the 35th Anniversary of one of the most influential science fiction films of all time!
Parental Advisory
MAY210573
Why this caught my eye:
I'm a big fan of Wachter's art so a chance to see him do plenty of Alien action just sounds great.
ACG COLL WORKS FORBIDDEN WORLDS SOFTEE VOL 16
(A) Ogden Whitney, Harry Lazarus, John Forte, Paul Reinman, John Rosenberger, Pete Costanza, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dick Beck, Jack Sparling, Ken Landau
Our glorious Forbidden Worlds series VOL 16 in our ever popular SOFTEE format, features mind boggling tales from comic book legends such as Ogden Whitney, Paul Reinman, Jack Sparling, Kurt Schaffenberger, John Forte, Ken Landau, Pete Costanza, Dick Beck, John Rosenberger and Harry Lazarus. Collects Forbidden Worlds #95-100 (May/June 1961 - November/December 1961).
APR211861
Why this caught my eye:
It's true that a lot of these PS Artbooks grab me with just their cover choices, but c'mon. Just look at that an tell me you don't want to learn more.
STAR WARS WAR BOUNTY HUNTERS JABBA HUTT #1
(W) Justina Ireland (A) Luca Pizarri, More (CA) Mahmud Asrar
JABBA NEVER FORGIVES! JABBA NEVER FORGETS!
JABBA THE HUTT is one of the most powerful and ruthless gangsters in the galaxy-and BOBA FETT, his most trusted bounty hunter, has failed him. How will Jabba deal with betrayal? VIOLENTLY. And what does this have to do with a bounty hunter with ties to the HIGH REPUBLIC? Justina Ireland and Luca Pizzari's hutt-sized spectacular is the first of four action-packed "War of the Bounty Hunters" tie-ins about the criminal underworld's most notorious hunters and scoundrels, all told by the best Star Wars writers and illustrators in the galaxy.
Rated T
MAY210675
Why this caught my eye:
The solicit kinda just won me over with the term 'hutt-sized'.
DUNE BLOOD OF THE SARDAUKAR #1
(W) Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson (A) Adam Gorham (CA) Jeff Dekal
When the choice is vengeance or honor, which lies at the heart of a Sardaukar?
Jopati Kolona one of the Sardaukar: the emperor's elite military unit. The Sardaukar are unbeatable, unbending in their devotion to the emperor, and feared throughout the galaxy. When Jopati meets Duke Leto of House Atreides, the house he believes responsible for the destruction of his home planet and family, he will be forced to question a life-long hatred. Tasked with overthrowing the Atreides stronghold on Dune for his master, Jopati will be forced to choose between duty and forgiveness.
A poignant, blood-soaked tale expanding the rich mythology of Frank Herbert's Dune by New York Times bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson with artist Adam Gorham (The New Mutants: Dead Souls, Punk Mambo).
MAY210952
Why this caught my eye:
We're inching ever so closer to the new Dune's release, so thought it was worth highlighting that Boom is still getting new books out. Plus Gorham's art is looking pretty solid in the preview pages.
HORIZON ZERO DAWN LIBERATION #1
(W) Anne Toole, Ben Mccaw (A) Elmer Damaso (CA) Peach Momoko
TITAN'S SMASH-HIT COMIC SERIES IS BACK FOR A SECOND ARC!
Critically acclaimed original creative team return for a new chapter in the story of Aloy and Erend! Fending off deadly machines, the pair hunt down the killer of a member of the Oseram tribe!
Over 80,000 copies sold on #1 - 11th bestselling comic of August 2020!
New game Horizon Forbidden West is coming to PlayStation in 2021!
Featuring fantastic cover art by Peach Momoko!
MAY211726
Why this caught my eye:
Highlighting for the Horizon fans and the Momoko collectors.
FANTASTIC GIANTS FACSIMILE EDITION
(W) Joe Gill, David A. Kaler (A/CA) Steve Ditko
In September 1966, the biggest monsters on the comic stands were Gorgo and Konga! Originally published by Charlton, this one shot, all-Ditko Monster Special is reproduced on high quality paper in a special facsimile edition. 68 giant pages featuring Steve Ditko art and Joe Gill's Gorgo and Konga movie adaptations. Also in this classic monster issue, two more Ditko classic stories, "The Mountain Monster" and "The Help of Hogar" written by Dave Kaler, lettered by Jon D'Agostino. Collect this hard-to-find key issue from the hey-days of monster comics.
MAY211439
Why this caught my eye:
Everyone needs some Ditko drawn Gorgo and Konga in their life, ok?
SMART GIRL HC
(W) Fernando Dagnino (A/CA) Fernando Dagnino
THE ACCLAIMED ARTIST OF BLADE RUNNER ORIGINS, FERNANDO DAGNINO, DEBUTS HIS STUNNING ORIGINAL SCI-FI COMIC!
Rogue android Yuki has become self-aware! It's time for her to enact revenge on the abusive masters who tried to destroy her.
A gorgeous black & white cyberpunk tale showcasing the artistic talent of DC and Blade Runner artist, Fernando Dagnino.
MAY211745
Why this caught my eye:
While the story sounds kind of like a run of the mill cyberpunk plot, Dagino's B&W work does look really great so this should be work checking out for the art alone.
BLACK BEACON #1
(W) Ryan Lindsay (A/CA) Sebastian Piriz
There's an intergalactic space station out there bigger than our solar system where wants everyone to come along and meet up. The beacon made it sound like a utopia, but what Niko finds upon her arrival is a lawless expanse where everyone is out for themselves and she's so late she doesn't even have a seat at the table. A story of survival, truth, and experience lies in front of Niko if she can figure out who to trust and what to do before the secret of her journey catches up with her.
MAY211491
Why this caught my eye:
I really like the pitch that the usual alien invitation to a bigger community turns out to kinda just be a scam.
That's it for this batch, we'll hit fantasy next!
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