Top 15 From Full Image Comics July 2022 Solicitations Spoilers With Radiant Black & Red, Seven Sons, Starhenge & More!

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Top 15 From Full Image Comics July 2022 Solicitations Spoilers With Radiant Black and Red, Seven Sons, Starhenge and More!

Among the Image Comics full June 2022 solicits we picked out our Top 15 divided into Top 10 Guaranteed Picks and Top 5 Honorable Mentions. Do you agree or disagree with the picks?

Top 10 Guaranteed Picks

COMPLETE CYBER FORCE HC VOL 01
(W) Marc Silvestri, Eric Silvestri, Jim Lee, Walter Simonson, Chris Claremont (A) Marc Silvestri, Walter Simonson, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, David Finch, Joe Chiodo, Aaron A, Michael Turner, Joe Benitez

GO BACK TO THE BEGINNING! To coincide with the groundbreaking 30th anniversary of Top Cow and Image Comics, Top Cow proudly presents the original stories that launched CYBERFORCE, including the very first story, “Tin Men of War.” Through the brilliant art of MARC SILVESTRI, new and old fans alike can revisit the introduction of classic characters like Velocity, Ripclaw, Heatwave, Cyblade, Stryker, Impact, and Ballistic to the world of comics. All this and more, gorgeously rendered and assembled in this first volume of absolute collected editions. First time back in print since 1992!

COLLECTS CYBERFORCE #0, CYBERFORCE: TIN MEN OF WAR #1-4, WILDCATS: KILLER INSTINCT #5-7, CYBERFORCE VOL. 2 #1-13, CYBERFORCE ORIGINS: CYBLADE #1, CYBERFORCE ORIGINS: STRYKER #2 & CYBERFORCE ANNUAL #1.

In Shops: Jul 06, 2022
SRP: $49.99

ECHOLANDS HC VOL 01
(W) J. H. Williams, Haden Blackman (A) Dave Stewart, Todd Klein (A/CA) J. H. Williams

The story of Earth’s last war starts with Hope’s sticky fingers…
The multiple award-winning Batwoman team of J. H. WILLIAMS III (Promethea, The Sandman: Overture, Batman) and W. HADEN BLACKMAN (Star Wars, Elektra) reunites! They’re joined once again by colorist supreme DAVE STEWART and master letterer TODD KLEIN.
In a bizarre future world that has forgotten its history, reckless thief Hope Redhood holds the key to excavating its dark, strange past?if only she and her crew can escape a tyrannical wizard and his unstoppable daughter. But fate will send them all on a path leading to a war between worlds.

ECHOLANDS is a landscape-format, mythic-fiction epic where anything is possible?a fast-paced genre mashup adventure that combines everything from horror movie vampires, to classic mobsters and cyborg elves, to Roman demigods and retro rocket ships. It’s going to be a helluva ride!

In Shops: Jul 13, 2022
SRP: $34.99

IMAGE 30TH ANNV ANTHOLOGY #4 (OF 12)
(W) Maria Llovet, Geoff Johns, Skottie Young, Brenden Fletcher, Kyle Higgins, Wes Craig, Patrick Kindlon, Dean Haspiel, Sean Lewis, Mirka Andolfo (A) Andrea Mutti, Maria Llovet, Skottie Young, Erica Henderson, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Maurizio Rosenzweig, Dean Haspiel, Ben Mackey, Mirka Andolfo (A/CA) Wes Craig

Our year-long celebration of Image Comics’ 30th anniversary continues! This issue features the latest installments of “The Blizzard” by GEOFF JOHNS & ANDREA MUTTI, “Red Stitches” by BRENDEN FLETCHER & ERICA HENDERSON, “Gehenna” by PATRICK KINDLON & MAURIZIO ROSENZWEIG, and the final chapters of WES CRAIG’s “Kaya”, KYLE HIGGINS & DANIELE DI NICUOLO’s “Shift” and MIRKA ANDOLFO’s “Hopeless.” Plus: The beginning of MARIA LLOVET’s three-part serial “All the Things We Didn’t Do Last Night,” “Makeshift Patriot” by SEAN LEWIS & BENJAMIN MACKEY, and the continuation of “Billy Dogma” by DEAN HASPIEL and “Stupid Fresh Mess” by SKOTTIE YOUNG!

In Shops: Jul 27, 2022
SRP: $5.99

NOCTERRA TP VOL 02 PEDAL TO THE METAL
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Denys Cowan, Kent Williams, Chris Sotomayor (A/CA) Tony S. Daniel, Marcelo Maiolo

After escaping abject terror in the events of NOCTERRA, VOL. 1: FULL THROTTLE DARK, Val, Em, Bailey, and the Ferrymen are seeking out the location of Eos, the place where evil was first unleashed onto the world when the sun was forever set. As our heroes traverse the shade-infested waters, shocking new pacts will have to be forged if they ever hope to survive.

Legendary creators SCOTT SNYDER (Dark Knights: Death Metal, WYTCHES) and TONY S. DANIEL (Batman, Deathstroke) provide all-new scares in the next arc of this pulse-pounding hit ongoing series. Also includes a chilling origin tale for series antagonist Blacktop Bill.
Collects NOCTERRA #7-11 & NOCTERRA SPECIAL: BLACKTOP BILL

In Shops: Jul 13, 2022
SRP: $16.99

ORDINARY GODS #7
(W) Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark (A/CA) Felipe Watanabe, Frank William
NEW STORY ARC

The explosive second arc starts here! After the game-changing events in Brazil, the Awakened regroup to plan their next steps. But with thousands of lifetimes rushing back to them, can they agree on anything long enough to get started? And what are their enemies planning on the other side of the world?

In Shops: Jul 13, 2022
SRP: $3.99

PROPHET #1 REMASTERED ED
(W) Rob Liefeld (A) Dan Panosian, Clay Mann, Kenneth Rocafort, Philip Tan, V Kenneth Marion, Victor Bogdonavic, Dan Fraga, Marat Mychaels, Ed Piskor, Tom Scioli, Jim Rugg, Thomas Hedglen, Various (A/CA) Rob Liefeld

The issue that started it all, PROPHET #1 re-mastered by some of today’s top comic book talents! Prophet made his first appearance in 1992, electrifying fandom, and we are celebrating and commemorating his impact with a star-studded roster of illustrators creating all-new magic with fresh new pages for this commemorative 30th anniversary issue!

In Shops: Jul 20, 2022
SRP: $3.99

RADIANT BLACK #17
(W) Kyle Higgins (A/CA) Marcello Costa

Marshall faces down a gauntlet of enemies, each more determined than the last to take the Radiant from him by any means necessary. He needs a miracle. Will the unexpected appearance of RADIANT YELLOW be enough to turn the tide?

In Shops: Jul 27, 2022
SRP: $3.99

RADIANT RED #5 (OF 5)
(W) Cherish Chen (A/CA) Darko Lafuente, Miquel Muerto

MINISERIES FINALE

With the job done, it’s time to get out-but as the plan crumbles around her and her worlds collide, Satomi will be forced to make a final impossible choice: Her old life? Or her new one?

In Shops: Jul 20, 2022
SRP: $3.99

SEVEN SONS #2 (OF 7)
(W) Robert Windom, Kelvin Mao (A/CA) Jae Lee

JAE LEE returns to creator-owned comics with his first new title since 1994, a seven-issue LIMITED SERIES. In issue 2, Ep introduces his sheltered brother Delph to the pleasures of the outside world while questioning their existence and the nature of the Church of the Seven.

In Shops: Jul 20, 2022
SRP: $3.99

STARHENGE DRAGON & BOAR #1 (OF 6)

(W) Liam Sharp (A/CA) Liam Sharp

MINISERIES PREMIERE

Revered creator LIAM SHARP cuts loose in his visually stunning six-issue masterpiece, STARHENGE, BOOK ONE!

A future Merlin travels to 5th-century Britain to prevent monstrous time-traveling killer robots from robbing the universe of magic, and Amber Weaver’s lively present-day narrative reveals how she becomes drawn into a war across time!

The Terminator meets The Green Knight in 30 enthralling story pages, setting the scene for this original epic inspired by the Arthurian sagas!

In Shops: Jul 06, 2022

SRP: $3.99

Top 5 Honorable Mentions

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #20
WRITER: JAMES TYNION IV
ARTIST / COVER A: MARTIN SIMMONDS
COVER B (1:25): DANIEL P. CARTER
COVER C (1:50): MARTIN SIMMONDS
JULY 20 / 32 PAGES SELF-COVER / FC / T+ / $3.99

Lona Steelrose is brought to another dimension and given an opportunity that could change everything. Will she join the DEATHLYFE tournament?!

THE MAGIC ORDER 3 #1 (OF 6)
WRITER: MARK MILLAR
ARTIST / COVER A: GIGI CAVENAGO

COVER B (B&W VARIANT): GIGI CAVENAGO
COVER C: GREG TOCCHINI
COVER D: BLANK
JULY 27 / 32 PAGES SELF-COVER / FC / M / $3.99

MINISERIES PREMIERE

SUPERSTAR writer MARK MILLAR launches the third volume of his smash-hit horror series with Italian genius GIGI CAVENAGO (Batman) on art for another SIX-ISSUE RUN.

We’ve met the American and British members of the Magic Order. Now it’s time to meet the ASIAN chapter, including a brilliant new major player in the upcoming live-action NETFLIX SHOW—SAMMY LIU. This issue will be a huge COLLECTOR’S ITEM.

PRODIGY: THE ICARUS SOCIETY #1 (OF 5)
WRITER: MARK MILLAR
ARTIST / COVER A: MATTEO BUFFAGNI
COVER B (B&W VARIANT): MATTEO BUFFAGNI
COVER C: BILL SIENKIEWICZ
COVER D: BLANK
JULY 6 / 32 PAGES SELF-COVER / FC / M / $3.99

MINISERIES PREMIERE

THE MAGIC ORDER and KING OF SPIES writer MARK MILLAR launches a brand-new five-issue series starring EDISON CRANE, his favorite creation—and this time he’s brought along amazing Star Wars artist MATTEO BUFFAGNI to blow you all away.

Edison Crane is the world’s smartest man, but what happens when he’s targeted by an entire CLUB of geniuses who also fly too close to the sun? Meet THE ICARUS SOCIETY.

PUBLIC DOMAIN #2
WRITER / ARTIST / COVER: CHIP ZDARSKY
JULY 27 / 32 PAGES SELF-COVER / FC / M / $3.99

After last issue’s bombshell revelation, the Dallas brothers turn to the one person who can save them: SAMMY SOCKEM! Note to speculators: this is the first appearance of “Sammy Sockem.”

THE SCORCHED #8
WRITER: SEAN LEWIS
ARTIST: STEPHEN SEGOVIA
COVER A: PUPPETEER LEE
COVER B: KEVIN KEANE
JULY 27 / 24 PAGES + COVER / FC / T+ / $2.99

The Scorched team has taken a few knocks recently and someone on the team has had enough. Is this the end of the Scorched?

Pulse Taking

That’s our top picks from Image Comics’ July 2022 solicitations, but what caught your eye from their offerings?

John is a long-time pop culture fan, comics historian, and blogger. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief at Comics Nexus. Prior to being EIC he has produced several column series including DEMYTHIFY, NEAR MINT MEMORIES and the ONE FAN'S TRIALS at the Nexus plus a stint at Bleeding Cool producing the COMICS REALISM column. As BabosScribe, John is active on his twitter account, his facebook page, his instagram feed and welcomes any and all feedback. Bring it on!