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Foxholes and Casinos. Tom and his friends get pinned down during the Battle of the Bulge, forcing Tom to make a daring rescue as the battle rages, with luck providing the final verdict on heroism.

Thomas knows the truth! But as he unravels the reality of his father’s death, the truth turns out to be far more horrific than he could possibly have imagined. There are more things in heaven and earth…than are dreamt of in your philosophy. Flailing in the wake of so much violence, Thomas must choose his path—but what if his bloody, knife-handed guide has his own dark agenda? What if Luther is playing by his own demented rules?

Jim Hoke is burning everything else in his life to track down his daughter Wendy after her abduction by the mysterious Floating Man. But Wendy’s not waiting. She may be captive in a dark, surreal wonderland…but she doesn’t plan on staying. As Jim hunts for the Floating Man, he finds an ally—Casey Smith, whose son Rufus was also abducted by the Floating Man. As Wendy tries to outwit the Floating Man, Jim and Casey track the cryptid’s history to the infamous Lighthouse Orphanage…where long ago, a lost boy was failed—and became something tragic.

OK, readers, this issue is an absolutely jam-packed 40 pages! It’s trippy, cosmic, beautiful, and emotional on a deep, personal level. It finishes the story. It satisfies. Do you want specifics? Stop reading right now if you don’t want any spoilers, OK? We're serious. Are you still reading? OK, then–Ted awakens thousands of feet in the air. He, along with Sarah and Christina, has to figure out how to get back down to Earth, down to the place where everything is happening, down to The Dome, where Noah™’s mask has fully come off. Interdimensional chaos ensues. Possibly unrelated question: how many pieces can a person split into before they stop being a person? Find out in this oversized finale!

In the dying days of the American frontier, a young woman journeys into the unknown to claim a legacy she never asked for—and may not survive. June Buckley’s father was a monster in life. In death, he may be something worse. Summoned alongside a group of treacherous heirs, June is forced to traverse the same brutal path that built her father's empire. But the trail reveals more than hardship—it exposes the rot in every soul traveling beside her. And at the center of it all is Hendido…a creature bound to her father’s past, and perhaps to something far older and much more wicked. As the tension simmers and night closes in, June begins to understand: Her inheritance comes at grisly price.

At the deadly Great Fire Race—set inside a raging volcano—Speed Racer pushes himself past the limit, unaware he’s under the influence of a dangerous compound that’s warping his mind and driving him toward disaster. As Racer X races to stop him and Trixie fights to reach the man she knows, Speed must confront the line between victory and destruction...or risk losing everything in a blaze of glory.

THE MEASURE OF A MORTIFACT! Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Hans Zarkov against a hostile alien race--it's a timeless story with all-new twists! Because this time, they aren't the only humans exploring space--and their fellow adventurers are more of the "shoot first, science later" types. That philosophy only works when your guns are bigger than the enemies'...and the mysterious Mortifacts are VERY well equipped. Who will get the last shot? Or will words win the day after all?

On a ruined Earth, the man responsible for humanity’s extinction stands trial—while the truth behind the apocalypse reveals a universe far more terrifying than anyone imagined . As science, greed, and cosmic indifference collide, the final verdict may prove that humanity was never in control to begin with.

Princess Aura gets the spotlight! One day, the daughter of the tyrant Ming the Merciless will betray her father and join the armies of Mongo in revolt alongside Earth hero Flash Gordon. But before she was a sharpshooting assassin on the side of good, Princess Aura was a rebellious, action-hungry teenager with an uncorrupted heart. 2025 Talent Search winners Molly Jones, Alden Kaye, Victor Medina, and Domo Arce tell the story of Aura's first frontline mission! Then, award-winning Zimbabwean writer & artist Bill Masuku (Forbes Africa Under 30; creator of Captain South Africa and Disney's Runeless) delivers a neon-soaked, Africa-inspired space epic in a "flash fiction" like you've never seen before! And NYT-lauded writer Eliot Rahal teams up with artist Andrea Mutti for a story that gets inside Ming the Merciless's black heart -- literally! The most exciting installation yet of the Flash Gordon Quarterly!

Heather Hutchens returns to her hometown of Babylon Cove only to reignite the drama she left behind. Her hunky ex-boyfriend Dennis says he’s changed, but still acts like the same horny, cheating sleazebag. The sensitive cutie Charlie, who Heather never gave the time of day, confesses his secret crush, hoping to win over the girl of his unrequited dreams. And the ancient demon Karthon, who’s been devouring townsfolk and growing in power, is sending maggot-filled gifts in an effort to seduce Heather and make her his queen. Sheesh! What’s a girl to do?

CAUGHT FLAT-FOOTED BY FLATTOP! Dick Tracy's on the run! Accused of murder and theft, dodging enemies real and imagined, Dick does his best to stay low...but no amount of mud can hide that yellow coat, and a good man can be mighty predictable. Sam Ketchum and Tess Trueheart are determined to help clear his name, but that will put them in the same crosshairs. Dick Tracy approaches a precipice--everything's about to change!

The Bear is still watching—long after the Oorts have ravaged the planet—and this time the world is watching Thomas Bruin just as closely. Rumors swirl about whether he fathered the Oort Worldkiller; believers and doubters battle louder than the invaders themselves. But once Bruin crawls out of his self-pity, he realizes the truth doesn’t matter—only his next move does. With Earth suffocating under the Oort assault, he reports for duty one last time, prepared to lead humanity in every arena: the halls of power, the battered streets, and anywhere the fight demands. For Bruin, it’s finally back to basics.

A story about how entering adulthood can feel like being lost at sea. Abandoned in the middle of the ocean by her parents to learn to fend for herself, Léonie must find dry land. She meets Balthazar, a teenager whose canoe is taking on water, and Agathe, who lets herself be carried by the current and no longer has any hope of landing. They join forces to find a shore. A metaphorical story about the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

A new collection of hard-to-find issues of the 1980 FLASH GORDON comic book adaptation of the beloved film, drawn by Al Williamson, a star of the comics industry and a long-running artist on the Flash Gordon strip. Flash Gordon - the movie adaptation! First released in 1980 on the heels of the now classic film, this 3-part adaptation by legends Bruce Jones and Al Williamson is getting a brand-new release! Relive the thrill of the beloved movie and revel in the extraordinary art of a comics master and long-time contributor to the Flash Gordon strip!

GRIT is southern-fried sword and sorcery: a pulp fantasy romp as gleeful as it is grisly. When a simple hunt spirals into an occult war, Barrow and Ari must put aside their grudges—or be crushed by the cult that ends the world. From feral packs of bog-hounds to goblin gang wars, Old Man Barrow's solved plenty of problems with the swing of his axe...but when a routine troll hunt spirals into a brush with a would-be doomsday cult, he may be in more trouble than he can chop his way out of. Saddled with Ari, a sharp-tempered witch with little patience for his blood-soaked ways, Barrow is dragged into grotesque occult rituals, the jeering warbles of trash-talking songbirds, and a fight he can't win on his own...whether he admits it or not.

An immortal ninja cursed with a vengeful war spirit is forced out of hiding to protect the last descendants of his sworn family, even if it means unleashing the monster within. Six hundred years ago, shinobi warrior Genshi Sakagura was cursed to share his soul with a mythic spirit of war—the Tengu. Now immortal, he hides in modern-day New York, living in silence and penance, praying the curse stays buried. But when an ancient cult threatens the descendants of the family he swore to protect, Genshi must take up the blade again. To save them, he risks unleashing the monster inside—and becoming the very weapon the world fears most.

Both volumes of Jasmine Walls' hit graphic novel series The Last Session, are combined into one special edition with an all-new cover by Dozerdraws! Perfect for fans of Critical Role and The Adventure Zone! It all kicks off with book one, where we meet Jay, Lana, Drew, Walter, and Shen. This tight-knit group of friends began playing Dice & Deathtraps in high school. Now dealing with college and all the twists and turns of their lives, their weekly game has been a wonderful constant. But, as college graduation looms and it feels like their lives are all moving down very different paths, Lana’s thrilled to finally finally complete the party’s unfinished original campaign. But when Jay’s partner Cassandra joins the game, Lana refuses to let her inexperience ruin the best part of her week! But in the end, that may be Lana and the party’s undoing… Then in book two, a new party is formed! Erika, Jacob, Marcelle and Damien have become popular online personas, each with a huge following on their corner of the internet. The only thing they have in common is that they used to be close friends until they drifted apart in high school, leaving their Dice & Deathtraps game unfinished. Now, four years later, their old game master Amina has reached out with a chance to reunite, save the community center that fostered their creativity, and finally finish their abandoned campaign. They have one night to do it, streaming to a live audience with tensions and old grudges on the rise. Can they mend their fraying friendship or will this last session cut their ties for good?

Award-nominated Charming POC-led wlw romance now offered in Spanish! Neesha Sparks is a disabiled, vocal community activist with a passion for costume design. Gabby Graciana is an optimistic surfer - and, like Neesha, a new kid at school. When the two girls discover that they like the same manga series, Navigator Nozomi, they become more than just fellow new kids. But it was more than just having read the same book series--neither of them had finished it! Soon, they become new friends on a mission - to track down the remaining Navigator Nozomi books. This slice-of-life romance follows the two girls as they adventure across North Carolina to find each book, with their story intercut with the tales of Navigator Nozomi. Neesha and Gabby find more than just the books though - they find acceptance, friendship, understanding, and love.

The Coalition is a city of wonder in the deep north, but it is ruled by the cruel Governor Glass and his factory lords. Coal is the lifeline of the city, and for honest workers like young Peggy Stones, life can be hard because of the nefarious quota. To get extra coal at the end of the year, you must be bad, every day! Peggy’s life is thrown into chaos when she is imprisoned and sent into exile, which begins a harrowing journey to the ends of the world to find answers that could change the world! From the minds of debut writer Joni Hägg and superstar artist Stipan Morian (20th Century Men), with colorist Rope Mann and Eisner-winning letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, comes the most thrilling steampunk adventure of the winter.

A historical fiction about an unusual heroine! In 1957, Penelope the Platypus successfully escaped the Bronx Zoo and her “destined” mate, Cecil, with the help of some unlikely allies. Throughout her adventure, Penelope and the readers realize the power that comes with reclaiming your agency.

A historical fiction about an unusual heroine! In 1957, Penelope the Platypus successfully escaped the Bronx Zoo and her “destined” mate, Cecil, with the help of some unlikely allies. Throughout her adventure, Penelope and the readers realize the power that comes with reclaiming your agency.

THE GHOST WALKS AGAIN! The Phantom returns! Created by Lee Falks in 1936, the Phantom is one of the first costumed super heroes in history, with untold influence on pop culture. Now, critically-acclaimed creators Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson revive the character for fans old and new. When a violent gang of smugglers stubbles on an idyllic Bandar village, the peace that the Phantom has brought to the African nation of Bangalla will suddenly shatter. It will take all of the Phantom’s many skills — and allies — to restore it. The most exciting series of the year starts here!

From Tommy Lee Edwards (Marvel 1985, Jupiter’s Legacy, Star Wars), Dylan Bushnell, and Andrea Cucchi comes Exordium, an action-packed spectacle of sports and violence. On the planet Atmos there is no greater challenge than ExoGP, an exhilarating and deadly racing league that has become the dominant spectacle throughout the galaxy. In this dystopian world ruled by powerful corporations and a dark underworld, the fate of three racers collide in a competition where skill, strategy, and sheer determination mean the difference between glory and death. As they become icons of the sports’ brutality and commercialization, superstar pilots Rogg, Oz, and Addy find themselves entangled in a web of political intrigue and conspiracy as a dangerous secret emerges that threatens the fragile balance of power on Atmos.

Writer and musician Scott Hoffman collaborates with the rare talent Juan Bobillo for a story set in a fallen world that, despite its harsh conditions, maintains a richly textured beauty under Bobillo's pen and colors. A powerful story about found family and hope among decay. Wag, a loner in a post-apocalyptic world, hears voices in his head. It could be remnants of ancient technology ("old magic"), or he might just be crazy. With the aid of an ever-growing band of oddballs, Wag sets out on a quest to discover the source of his troubles — confronting strange and deadly enemies along the way — and ultimately fight an epic battle with the evil forces responsible for the collapse of civilization! A neurodivergent futuristic adventure from writer Scott Hoffman (Nostalgia, co-founder & member of the Scissor Sisters) and artist Juan Bobillo (She-Hulk, Howard the Duck, Astonishing X-Men), with covers and design by Rian Hughes (2000 AD, Vertigo, Batman: Black and White), now in print for the first time!