Top 10 From Full June 2022 Solicitations Spoilers From Valiant, IDW, Dynamite, Dark Horse, Boom, Titan, AfterShock, AWA and Archie!
Among the solicitations from the publishers named, available through Previewsworld, we picked out our Top 10. Do you agree or disagree with the picks?
The Top 10
Valiant
ARCHER & ARMSTRONG FOREVER #2
(W) Steve Foxe (A) Marcio Fiorito (CA) Bernard Chang
With Armstrong more mortal than ever, it’s up to Archer to find the secret to immortality, and one of history’s myths has to be true… right?
Their quest will take them across the globe, from the Fountain of Youth to mythical creatures, with the deadly Maw in hot pursuit!
In Shops: Jun 08, 2022
SRP: $3.99
IDW
G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #295
(W) Larry Hama (A) S. L. Gallant (CA) Freddie Williams II“High Stakes,” Part 5! The next great G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero event continues here! As Cobra remains busy establishing its corrupt casino operations on Cobra Island, the warriors of G.I. Joe are equally busy attempting to covertly infiltrate their arch-enemy’s latest evil scheme. New and classic heroes and villains will fill the pages (including some shocking appearances!) as the fan-favorite creative team of Living Legend Larry Hama and SL Gallant continue their daring march to issue #300 here! Featuring the fifth of five interconnected covers (Cover A) by superstar artist Freddie Williams II!
In Shops: Jun 15, 2022
SRP: $3.99
G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO BEST OF SNAKE EYES
(W) VARIOUS (A) VariousHe’s the best of the best: ninja, soldier, and arguably the most recognizable member of G.I. Joe-and the most mysterious. He is Snake Eyes, and here’s your chance to delve into the mystery that surrounds this enigmatic (and silent) warrior, told by some of the greatest writers and artists in G.I. Joe publishing history. Yeah, Snake Eyes might not have a lot to say, but at nearly one hundred pages of ninja-warrior action, this special reprint comic is going to get plenty loud!
In Shops: Jun 08, 2022SRP: $6.99
ROCKETEER THE GREAT RACE #3 (OF 4)
(W) Stephen Mooney (A) Stephen Mooney (CA) Gabriel Rodriguez
The Rocketeer is plunging from the sky in a terrifying death spiral, with no way to save himself! Even if Cliff Secord manages to survive, he’ll need to contend with Axis versus Allies in a bar brawl of international proportions! All this while Betty takes on a nefarious enemy of her own!
In Shops: Jun 08, 2022
SRP: $4.99
STAR TREK DISCOVERY ADV IN 32ND CENTURY #4 (OF 4)(W) Kirsten Beyer, Mike Johnson (A/CA) Angel HernandezThe exclusive comics tie-in to the hit show continues here! It’s finally time for Linus to shine! Discovery‘s enigmatic science officer proves to be much more than just the average Saurian in this original tale of the far future.
In Shops: Jun 08, 2022SRP: $3.99
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS FRACTURED STATES #3
(W) Ron Marz, Andy Lanning (A) Emilio Utrera (CA) Michael Rooth
At last, secrets are revealed! Discover the origin of the new Black Terror!
Learn how the United States of America fractured into warring powers! And in the middle of it all, our mysterious John Doe holds the key to what happened, and why the heroes of Project Superpowers failed. Now in the year 2052, can he gather the survivors and save America?
In Shops: Jun 01, 2022
SRP: $3.99
LEGION FORGETTABLE SUPERVILLAINS SC
(W) J. E. Bright (A/CA) ComicUp!Drat that Sir Superior! After being outshone again by Saga City’s top super hero, young Ben Mondo hangs up his cape. Ben can’t live up to the legacy of his grandfather, the awesome Mr. Infinite, with that powerful snob Sir Superior hogging all the glory. Then one night, after hanging out with other reject super heroes, Ben stumbles into a bank heist. The escaping robber tosses him a bag of loot. Ben ditches the sack and flees, but a photographer caught a blurry snap. The out-of-focus pic goes viral. Ben becomes an infamous mystery villain! Together with his fellow rejects, Ben follows his fate and creates The Forgettable Supervillains society. They set out dedicated to money, mayhem, and fame . . . but their attempts at villainy just may save the day!
In Shops: Jun 22, 2022
SRP: $16.99
Dark Horse
AVATAR ADAPT OR DIE #2
(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Beni Lobel (CA) Mark MolchanA common childhood ailment is revealed to be much more as symptoms among Na’vi children intensify. As Mo’at searches for a cure, she worries the infection was caused by humans. Meanwhile, Grace makes a discovery-one that questions her role in this crisis.
In Shops: Jun 01, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Boom
BRZRKR (BERZERKER) #9 (OF 12)
(W) Matt Kindt, Keanu Reeves (A/CA) Ron Garney
The stunning conclusion of the blockbuster series begins here!
Discover a brand new story arc that finally reveals the long-hidden secrets of B.’s past… and uncovers shocking new revelations that will change his future forever!
From the ancient mysteries of his origins to the present-day machinations of Caldwell’s master plan… B.’s entire journey has been leading to this moment.
From superstar Keanu Reeves, NYT bestselling writer Matt Kindt, and acclaimed artist Ron Garney comes the final chapter of the epic story that’s sold over a million copies!
In Shops: Jun 29, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Titan
BLADE RUNNER 2029 #9-12 VIRGIN SYD MEAD PACK
(W) Mike Johnson (A) Andres Guinaldo (CA) Syd MeadCOLLECTS THE VIRGIN ARTWORK OF THE LEGENDARY BLADE RUNNER FILM CONCEPT ARTIST SYD MEAD
Covers are exclusive to this pack – Limited to 500 copies.
In Shops: Jun 22, 2022
SRP: $17.99
BLADE RUNNER BLACK LOTUS #1
(W) Nancy A. Collins (A) Enid Balam (CA) Jung-Geun Yoon
SET AFTER THE EVENTS OF THE BLADE RUNNER: BLACK LOTUS ANIME SERIES!
ELLE, AKA BLACK LOTUS, HOPED SHE COULD LEAVE BEHIND HER VIOLENT PAST AND FIND A NEW LIFE. BUT IS THAT POSSIBLE IN A WORLD WHERE REPLICANTS ARE STILL HUNTED AND FEARED.
EXPANDING THE WORLD OF BLADE RUNNER WITH A NEW TYPE OF REPLICANT!
In Shops: Jun 01, 2022
SRP: $3.99
DOCTOR WHO ORIGINS #1 (OF 4)
(W) Jody Houser (A) Roberta Ingranata, Warina Sahadewa (CA) Simone Di Meo
A BRAND NEW, NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ADVENTURE FEATURING THE FUGITIVE DOCTOR IN HER COMICS DEBUT!
WORKING FOR THE MYSTERIOUS DIVISION ON A DANGEROUS ASSIGNMENT, THE DOCTOR UNCOVERS SOMETHING INSIDIOUS AFOOT. DISCOVER WHY THIS REGENERATION BECAME KNOWN AS THE FUGITIVE!
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER…GLOW-IN-THE-DARK COVER FEATURING WEEPING ANGEL!
In Shops: Jun 01, 2022
SRP: $3.99
AfterShock
A CALCULATED MAN #1
(W) Paul Tobin (A/CA) Alberto AlburquerqueA verifiable math genius, Jack Beans used to run the numbers for the Pinafore crime family, until one day he ran them too well and concluded that the only way out of this life was in a cas-ket or Witness Protection. So, he turned state’s evidence and ran.
Now, the Pinafores are out to end their favorite accountant. Little do they know that Jack’s skills with math and his perfect memory have made him a better killer than they ever could have re-alized. What follows is a journey full of murder, mayhem and mathematics.
Writer Paul Tobin (BUNNY MASK, MY DATE WITH MONSTERS) and artist Alberto Albuquerque (The Amazing Spider-Man, Savage Sword) unleash a master of math on a mission to eliminate a criminal empire for good.
In Shops: Jun 15, 2022
SRP: $4.99
AWA
NEW THINK #1
(W) Gregg Hurwitz (A) Mike Deodato (CA) Rahzzah
This Black Mirror-style anthology examines the rapid proliferation of technology, the cultural and political polarization of the country, and the technocrats that have driven us to such extremes of thought that we need to present the present as something…futuristic. Each of the five issues is a stand-alone tale with its own art team
In Shops: Jun 01, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Archie
BEST ARCHIE COMIC EVER SPECIAL ONESHOT #1
(W) Fred Van Lente, Aubrey Sitterson (A) VARIOUS (A/CA) Tim Seeley
THE BLOCKBUSTER OF THE SUMMER IS HERE featuring Superheroes!
Barbarians! Spies! All this plus Archie’s trademark mix of romance, humor, and adventure in an all-new anthology! In the first of three all-new stories, Pureheart the Powerful encounters a superhero that looks a lot like himself! Is this other hero an imposter, or is it a case of imposter syndrome? Next up, the reluctantly heroic barbarian Jughead Jones is scaling a tower, hell-bent on saving the day and waging war against a menacing wizard in a tale that action & adventure fans will love! Finally, intrigue and espionage take hold as the world’s most dangerous woman Veronica Lodge teams with spy extraordinaire Betty Cooper on a top-secret case! THE BEST ARCHIE COMIC EVER #1 is here from comic power-hitters including FRED VAN LENTE, TIM SEELEY, the incredible team behind Savage Hearts, AUBREY SITTERSON and JED DOUGHERTY, plus rising talents RUBEN NAJERA and GIORGIA SPOSITO!
In Shops: Jun 15, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Honorable Mention
Titan
FURTHER ADV SHERLOCK HOLMES CRUSADERS CURSE
(W) Stuart DouglasThe last Lord Thorpe, reclusive owner of Thorpe Manor, has died. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are invited to the auction at which the estate will be sold off, in hopes Holmes can uncover the whereabouts of the missing De Trop Diamond, a jewel-encrusted gemstone brought back from the Crusades by an earlier member of the Thorpe dynasty – and the source of a legendary curse.
Making the acquaintance of the various potential bidders for the Manor, and visiting the nearby village, the two men uncover the details of the curse from the local publican, before exploring the grounds of the Manor itself.
All seems well until one of the guests is found dead.
Trapped in the Manor by a ferocious snow storm, and cut off from his network of London assistants, Holmes must convince the remaining guests that the curse is not real, and that there is a murderer in their midst…
In Shops: TBD
SRP: $12.95
Pulse Taking
That’s our top picks from the non Big 3 via Previewsworld, but what caught your eye from their offerings?
