Top 15 From Full July 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 15. Do you agree or disagree with the picks?
The Top 15
Valiant
BOOK OF SHADOWS #1
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Vicente Cifuentes (CA) Rafael Albuquerque (VCA) Kelley Jones (VCA) Adam Gorham (VCA) Travis Escafullery
“Shadowman. Punk Mambo. Eternal Warrior. Doctor Mirage.
The supernatural protectors of the Valiant Universe unite for the very first time to stand against a terrifying ancient threat. No one is safe as Exarch Fane has his cold hands on the Book of Shadows.
Master of horror Cullen Bunn and rising star artist Riccardo Latina present BOOK OF SHADOWS, a supernatural event that forms a brand-new team in the Valiant Universe… but will they be enough to stop Exarch Fane’s wrath?”
In Shops: Jul 27, 2022
SRP: $3.99
IDW
GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #296
(W) Larry Hama (A/CA) S. L. GallantThe final G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero story arc at IDW Publishing starts here! Using a brand-new casino on Cobra Island as a front, Cobra has been busy behind the scenes resurrecting dangerous villains and heroes alike, all in the hope of creating the deadliest Cobra army ever! It’ll be up to the warriors of G.I. Joe to foil their archenemy’s evil machinations before it’s too late. The game for the fate of world is barreling to a calamitous conclusion, and it’s time for every single player to go all in!
In Shops: Jul 20, 2022
SRP: $3.99
STAR TREK MIRROR WAR #7 (OF 8)
(W) David Tipton, Scott Tipton (A) Gavin Smith (CA) J. K. Woodward (VCA) Amanda Madriaga
As Captain Picard’s mighty armada prepares to strike a final blow on the unrelenting Klingon-Cardassian Alliance, unease grows among the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise as the captain’s zeal approaches bloodthirst…
In Shops: Jul 20, 2022
SRP: $3.99
TRANSFORMERS LAST BOT STANDING #3
(W) Nick Roche (A/CA) E. J. Su (VCA) John Allison (VCA) Evan Gauntt (VCA) Mina Won
The Last Bot Standing has finally come face-to-face with the Visitors.
Neither can believe the other still exists. But the Visitors are gracious, in their way. They want to help the last Cybertronian… but he knows what the Visitors are, he knows what they do, he knows what they bring, and he’s not going down without a fight!
In Shops: Jul 13, 2022
SRP: $5.99
Dynamite
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS FRACTURED STATES #4
(W) Ron Marz, Andy Lanning (A) Emilio Utrera (CA) Michael Rooth (VCA) Scott Kolins (VCA) Geraldo Borges (VCA) Paula Andrade (VCA) Rus Wooton
The identity of the Patriot Killer is revealed at last!
But the consequences for our heroes will be dire – especially the Black Terror troopers and the mysterious John Doe.
Even if they manage to survive, is there still time to unite the America’s shattered factions and save the nation?
In Shops: Jul 06, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Dark Horse
BRITISH PARANORMAL SOCIETY: TIME OUT OF MIND #4 (OF 4)
(W) Chris Roberson, Mike Mignola (A) Andrea Mutti (CA) Sebastian FiumaraSimon and Honora discover first-hand the otherworldly nature of Noxton’s standing stones and their tragic history. As they unravel the mystery, a local secret bred from otherworldly influence giving way to misguided faith–and the horror it’s resulted in–becomes clear.
Longtime Hellboy writer Chris Roberson brings you the final chapter of the new Mignolaverse series, featuring acclaimed artist Andrea Mutti, and colors by Lee Loughridge.
In Shops: Jul 27, 2022
SRP: $3.99
YOUNG HELLBOY ASSAULT ON CASTLE DEATH #1 (OF 4)
(W) Mike Mignola, Tom Sniegoski (A) Craig Rousseau (CA) Matt Smith (VCA) Tonci Zonjic
Returned from their adventures on a secret island, Hellboy and the Professor move with the B.P.R.D. from New Mexico to Connecticut. The relocation is tough on Hellboy: is he just homesick, or have scrambled memories from the island gripped the supernatural whippersnapper? Meanwhile, word of Hellboy’s survival has also reached an unknown enemy, who failed to kill him once before but is determined not be foiled again . . .
It’s a roaring start to the second Young Hellboy series, from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and cowriter Thomas Sniegoski, with art by Craig Rousseau and colors by Dave Stewart.
In Shops: Jul 13, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Boom
BUFFY THE LAST VAMPIRE SLAYER TP
(W) Casey Gilly (A) Joe Jaro (CA) Ario AninditoBuffy Summers is the last Slayer in a dark alternate future ravaged by a catastrophe that nearly blotted out the sun.
Now in her 50s and hardened by loss and a life looking over her shoulder, Buffy stands alone against a world of vampires who can daywalk unimpeded.
Her adventure isn’t over though, and when she discovers a spark of hope in the form of a prophecy, Buffy embarks on an epic post-apocalyptic journey to protect the future of humanity.
Collects the complete Buffy The Last Vampire Slayer #1-4.
In Shops: Jul 06, 2022
SRP: $19.99
ONCE & FUTURE #27
(W) Kieron Gillen (A/CA) Dan MoraWhat happens when the fabled sword appears, but no one is able to pull it out? Is this peace finally the result of so many hard-fought battles?
Perhaps, but an unexpected claim to the throne is lurking, closer than Bridgette and Duncan can imagine.
In Shops: Jul 06, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Titan
BLADE RUNNER BLACK LOTUS #2
(W) Nancy A. Collins (A) Enid Balam (CA) Dani Strips (VCA) John Gallagher (VCA) Vv Glass
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: Jul 06, 2022
SRP: $3.99
DOCTOR WHO ORIGINS #3 (OF 4)
(W) Jody Houser (A) Roberta Ingranata, Warina Sahadewa (CA) Priscilla PetraitesFeaturing 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!
Written by NYT bestselling comics writer Jody Houser!
In Shops:
Jul 13, 2022August 3, 2022
SRP: $3.99
After Shock
BROTHER OF ALL MEN #1
(W) Zac Thompson (A/CA) Eoin MarronIt is 1928. Veteran of the Great War and part-time private eye Guy Horn travels to a remote community in Western Canada to retrieve his estranged brother from the clutches of a dangerous cult. As Guy struggles to gain control of his own personal demons, he’s tantalized by the cause and its charismatic leader, Brother XII.
A tightly plotted horror-mystery based on a true story wherein writer Zac Thompson (I BREATHED A BODY, UNDONE BY BLOOD, Ka-Zar) joins forces with artist Eoin Marron (KILLER GROOVE) for a new miniseries that blends the unexpected twists of hard-boiled detective noir with the uncanny traditions of folk-horror.
In Shops: Jul 13, 2022
SRP: $4.99
Artists, Writers & Artisans (AWA)
ABSOLUTION #1
(W) Peter Milligan (A/CA) Mike Deodato (VCA) Frank Cho
Nina Ryan was a hired killer who brought nothing but pain and suffering to the world. Now, she has a month to prove that she can change. A month to make up for her crimes and find absolution, or the bombs that have been implanted in her head will explode, killing her instantly. As her journey of atonement is live-streamed to a fickle public, Nina is about to discover that the road to redemption might be splattered with blood.
In Shops: Jul 06, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Archie
KEVIN KELLER CELEBRATION OMNIBUS HC
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan ParentKevin Keller fans, this is the collection for you! Originally crowdfunded on Kickstarter, this omnibus generated enormous success from fans in celebration of the iconic character’s 10th anniversary. This HUGE omnibus features over 700 pages collecting not only the entire GLAAD Award-winning Kevin Keller series run but also EVERY classic-style Kevin story, plus bonus pin-ups, other highlights and extras-including an all-new 10-page story-featuring Kevin!
In Shops: Jul 20, 2022
SRP: $49.99
Pulse Taking
That’s our top picks from the non Big 3 via Previewsworld, but what caught your eye from their offerings?
