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THE HORROR SMASH-HIT LIVES AGAIN! When Galactus’ corpse appears at the edge of Earth’s solar system, the Avengers, X-Men and Fantastic Four investigate. Too late, they discover that Galactus’ body is now the vessel of an interstellar terror, which one-by-one transforms Earth’s Mightiest Heroes into the universe’s most terrifying predators! As our heroes try to escape the superpowered, cannibalistic aberrations that were once their friends and family, will any survive? And even if they do, can they hope to protect Earth from the infestation that has already claimed half of the known universe? Don’t miss the FIRST ISSUE of this terrifying new vision of the classic Marvel tale!

THE FELLSPYRE CHRONICLES tells the story of two fellowships of heroes struggling with the same threat…thirty years apart. One group will doom their world, the other must save it.

Thirty years ago, a band of heroes traveled beyond the borders of creation and killed the last living god, saving the realm of Cain Anuun from an apocalyptic army of the undead. The legendary companions became the rulers of their world and ushered in a new era of peace and prosperity. But it did not last.

Now the foul legions of the Last God march once more, laying waste to all of Cain Anuun and revealing that the aging fellowship may not be the great heroes they claim to be. With the world burning down around them, a new group of unlikely champions must band together and accomplish what no other has done: kill the Last God, once and for all.

Passion. Betrayal. Murder. When you’re a private investigator, these are things you experience daily. But when you add capes to the mix-like Batman, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn? Things get even messier. The name’s Slam Bradley, and I’m telling you that this year’s Valentine’s Day special has more intrigue than you can shake a stick at. Ten tales of love-the kind of love that can push people over the edge. Don’t miss it…or I’ll make you pay.

Why hello there, readers! It’s your Uncle Joker letting you know that this year’s DC winter holiday special is not for the good guys. It’s all about the folks on Santa’s naughty list! Folks like me, Sinestro, Toyman, Harley Quinn, and even an appearance from that timely rascal the Calendar Man. Come sledding with your favorite villains in 10 fantastic tales created by comics’ finest talents. They’re not as funny as me, mind you, but it’s important that we be charitable this time of year.

“Who let the dogs out?” DC does this summer as we unleash the beast within and join Krypto and Superman, Bat-Cow and Batman, Wonder Woman and Ferdinand and many more for eight sun-kissed stories in this can’t-miss animal-sized spectacular!

In honor of Marvel’s 80th Anniversary comes a brand new issue of War Is Hell with two fascinating and soul-crushing tales of war. “In the Mood” by Howard Chaykin takes you to the skies as the Luftwaffe and RAF battle over the English Channel in a tale of bitter irony, and “War Devil” by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Alberto Albuquerque brings you back to modern-day Afghanistan with a story that will chill you to the bone.

The latest graduates from the DC Talent Development Workshops show off their skills with stories of DC’s greatest characters, including Batman, Catwoman, John Constantine, Wonder Woman, Zatanna and more! In Phillip Kennedy Johnson’s “Leap of Faith,” when a rescue attempt at 20,000 feet goes wrong, Batman is forced to gamble innocent lives to save a political enemy from Victor Zsasz.

Celebrate over 50 years of one of cinema’s most important franchises with this one-shot collection of stories highlighting the Planet of the Apes’ most dangerous enemy: the beast called Man! Featuring stories from both the original films and new series canon, including the early years of Armando and Caesar before Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, and for the first time ever, a story set after the harrowing events of War for the Planet of the Apes, following a few of the remaining human survivors.

Aquaman’s dream of unity between surface and sea has come true! A utopia of human and Atlantean ingenuity, and a symbol of harmony between the two cultures, the city of Crownspire is Arthur Curry’s greatest achievement. There Aquaman, Mera, and Tom Curry live in content. But who built Crownspire? Where is Murk? And what exactly is Tom Curry? Something is very wrong with Aquaman’s world, and if he doesn’t find out soon he may never live to see another day.

Published by DC Comics. Click here to read on Comixology!

In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal, return to the world of Thra in an official sequel to the beloved fantasy film. Discover an all-new race of creatures called Firelings that live in a realm near the planet’s core, based on official character designs by Brian Froud. Years have passed since the events of the original film, and though Jen and Kira have ruled Thra as King and Queen, bringing Gelfling back to the land, they have become distracted by power and can no longer feel or see the needs of the world the way they once did. Thurma is a young Fireling tasked with stealing a shard of the Dark Crystal to restore power to her realm. Along the way she’ll befriend the young Gelfling Kensho, bring back the Skeksis and Mystics, and embark on one incredible adventure.

Published by Archaia. Click here to read on Comixology!

1912. A wealthy humanitarian has travelled to Skull Island with the purpose of civilizing the native Tagatu living there. Although the Tagatu accept his gifts and allow his team to live among them, they’re devoted to their god…and the team soon discovers that Kong is very, very real.

Published by BOOM! Studios. Click here to read on Comixology!

One year after the Second American Civil War, Kentucky has become an occupied nation within U.S. borders. When a man’s family is taken by the occupation, he becomes the lightning rod for a revolution, and starts on the path to becoming the first feudal warlord of the Appalachia Mountains.

Published by BOOM! Studios. Click here to read on Comixology!

In an intense game of hide-and-seek, Finn accidentally crosses over into the Forgotten Kingdom, the place where all forgotten things go.

Published by KaBOOM! Click here to read on Comixology!

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A newly-single mother has until dawn to hide the body of her dead husband. Script by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, pencils and inks by Scott Van Domelen, colors and letters by Dustin Mollick. Click here to read from the beginning.

UPDATE: Killing Marcus is now Issue #1 of SMOKETOWN, a crime series by Scout Comics!

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One generation after a bioterrorism attack leaves Americans unable to conceive, children have become the world’s most valuable commodity. When an American adoption agent working in Nicaragua kidnaps a street kid for adoption, he and his brother discover that the adoption industry is even darker and more dangerous than they knew.

Published by BOOM! Studios. Click here to read on Comixology!

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A U-boat is discovered at the bottom of the English Channel. An old Englishman is revealed as a former nazi. And a journal is found that details the horrific last days of the U-Boat Bremen. A horror comic by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Steve Beach and Ken Bruzenak. Click here to start from the beginning.

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Musicomic.com is the best place on the web for band nerd comedy. Featuring the BAND! series, with art by Dustin Mollick.

BAND! Podcast 1/30/2015

The first podcast between me and artist Dustin Mollick about the BAND! series! We watch Dustin draw BAND! #18 while he and I discuss our earliest introductions to comics, and how our collaboration came to life.

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BAND! is an ongoing comic strip that appears on musicomic.com. The co-creator, Dustin Mollick, plays baritone sax with the Jazz Ambassadors, right across the hall from my own group, The U.S. Army Field Band. I played a couple gigs with the Jazz Ambassadors last year, and Dustin and I discovered that we were both comic creators. We’d been telling very different kinds of stories up ’til then, but it seemed stupid not to do a book together. So here it is: BAND!

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