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Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 1/27

Every week PREVIEWSworld calls attention to those comics, graphic novels, and toys which stand out from all the rest. These titles from Premier Vendors and independent publishers should be at the top of your list, and can be found at your local comic shop January 27th!

See all the New Releases for January 27th here!

Comics

MARVEL COMICS
X-MEN #17
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Brett Booth (CA) Leinil Francis Yu
STORM THE EMPIRE!  
When the Shi'ar Empire asks the X-Men for help, Cyclops, Storm and Marvel Girl answer the call.

Rated T+
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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MARVEL COMICS
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #58
(W) Nick Spencer (A/CA) Mark Bagley
• One era of Nick Spencer's run comes to a shocking end this issue...
•  But the seeds that he's planted along the way for the next start to bloom.
•  Don't miss this pivotal issue!

Rated T+
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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IMAGE COMICS
SPAWN #314 CVR A MATTINA
(W) Todd McFarlane (A) Carlo Barberi (CA) Francesco Mattina
NEW STORY ARC!

"CHAIN GANG," Part One-INTRODUCING A NEW SUPER-TEAM... the CHAIN GANG!
Gunslinger Spawn!
Medieval Spawn!
The Reaper!
Ninja Spawn!
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $2.99
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IMAGE COMICS
POST AMERICANA #2 (OF 6) (MR)
(W) Steve Skroce (A) Dave Stewart (A/CA) Steve Skroce
From MAESTROS creator and WE STAND ON GUARD co-creator! Carolyn and Mike's mission to stop the new president is interrupted when they're captured by a gang of CANNIBAL MANIACS. They're not just on the menu, they're dinner theatre too. And these maneaters love to play with their food.
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
STAR WARS ADVENTURES SMUGGLERS RUN #2 (OF 2)
(W) Greg Rucka, Alec Worley (A/CA) Ingo Romling
After the Battle of Yavin, Han Solo and Chewbacca intend to use their reward to settle their debts. But Princess Leia asks them to accept a secret mission for the Resistance. Mortal dangers, traitorous enemies, and thorny situations mark the path of these two heroes of the Star Wars saga.
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $5.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
USAGI YOJIMBO WANDERERS ROAD #3 (OF 6) PEACH MOMOKO CVR
(W) Stan Sakai (A) Stan Sakai (CA) Peach Momoko
Zato-Ino, the Blind Swordspig, returns to claim his revenge against Usagi who took his eyesight in a previous sword fight. Will Usagi be able to survive when the playing field is made level?
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEYRE DEAD #5 CVR A MAIN
(W) Al Ewing (A/CA) Simone Di Meo
* Destiny has come for the endeavors of the Vihaan II.
* Malik and Richter face off for the last time and only one will survive.
* Their uncertain futures will be forever changed by a shattering discovery.
* Please Note: The Spoiler Variant will be bagged to protect the shocking ending of this issue!
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
SOMETHING IS KILLING CHILDREN #14 CVR A MAIN
(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Werther Dell'Edera
To save the town, Erica must take on the brood of monsters on her own. And Tommy is faced with a decision that means life or death.
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
COLONEL WEIRD COSMAGOG #4 (OF 4) CVR A CROOK
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Tyler Crook
Trapped in a cosmic pattern and losing his mind, Colonel Weird has a final revelation taking him back to where everything started-and reveals the way toward freedom.
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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DYNAMITE
VAMPIRELLA DARK POWERS #2 CVR A LEE
(W) Dan Abnett (A) Paul Davidson (CA) Jae Lee
The grand adventures of Vampirella as an interdimensional superhero continue! After a vicious battle with the Anticlan, Vampi is severely reprimanded for excessive use of force unbefitting The Project. Will she be able to fit in, or will she take a darker path? Massive cosmic action, from DAN ABNETT (Guardians Of The Galaxy) and PAUL DAVIDSON (Annihilation)!

...and don't miss the sister series, RED SONJA: THE SUPER POWERS premiering this month!
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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ONI PRESS INC.
RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS DEATH STALKERS #1 CVR A LEE
(W) Stephanie Phillips (A/CA) Ryan Lee
In the ruins of Seattle, Hemorrhage searches for more Isotope-322 to clear his name of a most heinous crime: being boring. Spurred on by the Death Stalkers, Hemorrhage faces hordes of mutants alone, and finds much more than a glowing rock to bring peace to his heart. Oh, and Rick, Morty, and Summer are there to blow s**t up, too.
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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SCOUT COMICS
(USE FEB218602) STAKE #1 CVR A FANTINI
(W) David A Byrne (A) Francesca Fantini
Three years ago, Vampires announced their presence to the world in grand fashion; in one instant, Angel lost her two best friends and her existence changed forever. Now, as a member of the Vampire Bounty Hunter Union, and with the help of her ancient vampiric mentor Jessamy, she's out to track down the bloodthirsty monsters who destroyed her life. She is... Stake.
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks

MARVEL COMICS
(USE FEB239222) STAR WARS DOCTOR APHRA TP VOL 01 FORTUNE AND
(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Cresta, Marika (CA) Valentina Remenar
The rogue archaeologist returns with a new crew and a new mission! With the Rebel Alliance on the run after their defeat at the Battle of Hoth, it's never been a more dangerous time for outlaws and scoundrels. But after a string of bad luck and near escapes, Doctor Aphra is back on the job - hunting the score of a lifetime that's too good to pass up. To find the cursed Rings of Vaale, Aphra will need a crew of treasure hunters the likes of which the galaxy has never seen! But Ronen Tagge, heir to the powerful Tagge family, also has his eyes on the prize. Do Aphra and her team stand a chance at gaining fortune and glory? Or could there be a traitor in their midst? Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #1-5.
Rated T
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $15.99
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IMAGE COMICS
DEAD BODY ROAD TP VOL 02 (MR)
(W) Justin Jordan (A) Ben Tiesma, Mat Lopes (CA) Matteo Scalera, Moreno DiNisio
Bree Hale has left a lot behind in her life. Crime. The military. But she can't leave behind her own family, and when the local crime boss puts a hit out on her brother, there's nothing she won't do to save him. Absolutely nothing.
Skybound's pulse-pounding action-crime series returns, with writer JUSTIN JORDAN (REAVER, THE STRANGE TALENT OF LUTHER STRODE) and artist BENJAMIN TIESMA delivering an explosive tale of revenge like you've never seen before! Collects DEAD BODY ROAD: BAD BLOOD #1-6.
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $16.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
STAR WARS ADVENTURES BEWARE VADERS CASTLE HC
(W) Cavan Scott (A) Derek Charm, Chris Fenoglio, Kelley Jones, Corin Howell, Robert Hack, Charles Paul Wilson, Nicoletta Baldari, Megan Levens (A/CA) Francesco Francavilla
Why would anyone break IN to the dreaded stronghold of Darth Vader? Find out in this spooky graphic novel perfect for middle-grade readers!

How does a band of rebels distract themselves when sneaking into the creepiest place in the galaxy? Tell scary stories of course! Your favorite characters, like Obi-Wan, Han and Chewie, Hera Syndulla, and the Ewoks, face classic creeps like ghosts, monsters, witches, and more. But the hidden corners of the Star Wars universe hold even more terrifying tales: stories featuring a wretched hive of scum and villainy including the likes of Darth Maul, Jabba the Hutt, Grand Moff Tarkin, and Asajj Ventress-all under the shadow of Vader himself!

Collects the two five-issue series, Star Wars Adventures: Tales from Vader's Castle and Star Wars Adventures: Return to Vader's Castle.
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER METALBENDING ACADEMY TP VOL 00
(W) Faith Erin Hicks (A/CA) Peter Wartman
For some, perfection just isn't enough.

Things are looking bright at the Beifong Metalbending Academy! But after all the adventures Toph's had with Aang, Sokka, Zuko, and Katara, the whole thing feels a bit dull. Luckily, Sokka and Suki come to visit and reintroduce some familiar faces from their wandering days. And while out and about to celebrate, Toph discovers something that just might put the sparkle back in her eye . . .
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $12.99
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KODANSHA COMICS
WITCH HAT ATELIER GN VOL 07
(W) Karmome Shirahama (A/CA) Karmome Shirahama
A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.

In a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted, Coco is a girl with a simple dream: She wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born, not made, and Coco was not born with the gift for magic. She's resigned to her un-magical life, until a traveling magician passes through her village, and Coco learns what what everybody "knows" might not be the truth.
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $12.99
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YEN PRESS
GRIM REAPER & FOUR GIRLFRIENDS GN VOL 01
Kaoru Minaguchi is a "no-lifer" who sucks at school, can't play sports, lacks any realtalent, definitely doesn't have a girlfriend, or even a remote desire to change hisways...until a certain grim reaper pays him a visit. Turns out, she's a reaper of"no-lifers" and if Kaoru can't find a way to become a true "real-lifer," he's as good as dead...!
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $30.00
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Toys & Merchandise

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
STAR WARS PREMIER COLLECTION THE MANDALORIAN MK1 STATUE
A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! The hit TV series goes 3D with this Premier Collection statue of The Mandalorian! Measuring approximately 11.5 inches tall, this resin sculpture shows the Mandalorian raising his long-barreled weapon. Digitally sculpted and hand-painted in incredible detail, it is limited to only 3,000 pieces and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a full-color box.
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $175.00
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GOOD SMILE COMPANY
LAST OF US PART II ELLIE NENDOROID AF
From Good Smile Company. From the PlayStation 4 game The Last of Us Part II comes a Nendoroid of Ellie! She comes with two face plate: a standard expression and a shouting expression. Weapons from the game including a gun, bow and arrow, machete and the infamous brick are included as optional parts.
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $69.99

MEZCO TOYS
ONE-12 COLLECTIVE PX HELLBOY 2019 ANUNG UN RAMA EDITION AF (
From Mezco Toys. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Hellboy returns to Mezco toys as a One:12 Collective action figure! This PREVIEWS Exclusive One:12 Collective Hellboy figure features 2 head portraits, one with his impressive horns, capturing the great beast's demonic nature! Hellboy is outfitted in a removable duster coat, with a customized handgun and utility belt! The half-demon comes complete with a range of accessories, including a sword, flaming sword, and a horseshoe. Hellboy also includes seven interchangeable hands, crown of flames, removable tank top and a One:12 Collective display base with an adjustable posing post. Add this impressive Hellboy to your collection today!
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $80.00

FUNKO
POP SUPER MARVEL HEROES THANOS EARTH-18138 PX 6IN VIN FIG (C
From Funko. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! From the pages of Cosmic Ghost Rider by Donny Cates and Dylan Burnett, The Rider, Frank Castle, travels back in time and kidnaps Thanos as a baby in attempt to raise him for good. Growing up by the Rider's side on Earth, his father's sense of justice becomes ingrained in him! This super-sized PREVIEWS Exclusive Thanos POP! measures over 6" tall and features him in his Punisher getup, complete with a gun from his arsenal, and comes packaged in a window box.
In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
SRP: $23.99

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