PREVIEWSworld’s Featured This Week Comics & Graphic Novels for 10/11

Every week PREVIEWSworld calls attention to those books and graphic novels 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 on October 11.

Neil Gaiman’s American Gods: Shadows #8

Dark Horse Comics

(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) Scott Hampton, P. Craig Russell (CA) Glenn Fabry

Shadow meets with the proprietors of Ibis and Jacquel Funeral Parlor. Mr. Ibis offers Shadow work-only as long as he is not squeamish. Shadow reluctantly agrees, and Mr. Jacquel assures him that in their line of work, the dead stay dead . . . but is this morbid guarantee enough to tempt Shadow's guilty conscious over the edge? Mature Readers.

Item Code: AUG170019
Price: $3.99
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In Shops 10/11/2017

Dark Nights Metal #3

DC Comics

(W) Scott Snyder (A/CA) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion

Superman is pulled into the mystery of the Dark Multiverse while the Justice League follows the trail to a weapon that could keep the forces of the Dark Multiverse at bay!

Item Code: JUL170304
Price: $3.99
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In Shops 10/11/2017

Action Comics #989 Lenticular Edition

DC Comics

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Viktor Bogdanovic (CA) Nick Bradshaw

"The Oz Effect" part three! The startling revelation of Mr. Oz's origin has stopped the Man of Steel dead in his tracks. With Superman distracted by disasters looming around the world, Mr. Oz has the time to confront Lois Lane.

Item Code: AUG170182
Price: $3.99
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In Shops 10/11/2017

Star Trek The Next Generation: Mirror Broken #4

IDW Publishing

(W) Scott Tipton, David Tipton (A/CA) J. K. Woodward

The Enterprise-D is finally under the command of Jean-Luc Picard, and he's on the hunt for enemy warships, looking to strike back for Earth! But Picard's crew will find themselves under attack from both sides, as the Empire will stop at nothing to regain its secret weapon!

Item Code: JUL170609
Price: $3.99
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In Shops 10/11/2017

The Family Trade #1

Image Comics

(W) Justin Jordan, Nikki Ryan (A/CA) Morgan Beem

"The Family," Part One. Introducing an all-new ongoing series from the creator of Luther Strode, and The Spread. Steampunk, alchemy, and adventure meet the ocean. On an island city in a world where history didn't quite turn out like ours, a hidden family of spies, thieves, and assassins makes sure that the world keeps going. Or they did, until Jessa Wynn, their youngest member, manages to start a civil war.

Item Codes: AUG170534
Price: $3.99
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In Shops 10/11/2017

The Amazing Spider-Man #789

Marvel Comics

(W) Dan Slott (A) Stuart Immonen (CA) Alex Ross

The Fall Of Parker Part 1. Down-on-your-luck Peter Parker is back, for good or ill. New York has changed, and so has Peter, but entering a new phase of his Spider-Man life isn't easy; neither are new relationships or new foes. Peter Parker is not the Spider-Man you remember, but why is he taking his fight to The Daily Bugle? And what happened to Parker Industries?

Item Code: AUG170779
Price: $3.99
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In Shops 10/11/2017

X-Men Blue #13

Marvel Comics

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Jorge Molina (CA) Arthur Adams

Mojo Worldwide Part 2. The X-Men may have bitten off more than they can chew when the Mojoverse continues its bizarre invasion of Manhattan! Jean Grey and her team fight side by side with Kitty Pryde and her team...but can MOJO be defeated when he's got the X-Men's greatest hits weaponized against them? Or will an unlikely alley come to the rescue?

Item Code: AUG170863
Price: $3.99
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In Shops 10/11/2017

Babyteeth #5

Aftershock Comics

(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Garry Brown

Home is where the heart is. Also, in this case, it's where an assassin kicks down the door and just, oh man, just starts killing people. It's The Prarie Wolf vs a teenage mother, an old marine, and a nine-pound antichrist. Oh and....where in the HELL is Heather? Find Out Here! Mature Readers.

Item Code: AUG171123
Price: $3.99
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In Shops 10/11/2017

Hellboy In Hell Library Edition HC

Dark Horse Comics

(W/A/CA) Mike Mignola

After sacrificing himself to save the world, this epic conclusion of Hellboy's story follows him on a journey through Hell, where he once again faces off against the Vampire of Prague, pleads his case when accused of murder, and fulfills his destiny by destroying Pandemonium itself. This deluxe, oversized hardcover edition collects Hellboy in Hell: The Descent and The Death Card, plus an expanded sketchbook section.

Item Code: JUN170017
Price: $49.99
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In Shops 10/11/2017

Batman: The Button Deluxe Edition HC

DC Comics

(W) Joshua Williamson, Tom King (A) Jason Fabok, Howard Porter (CA) Jason Fabok

The explosive storyline from Batman #21-22 and The Flash #21-22 is collected in a new Deluxe Edition hardcover! The Dark Knight and the Fastest Man Alive, the two greatest detectives on any world, unite to explore the mystery behind a certain blood-stained smiley button embedded in the Batcave wall. What starts as a simple investigation turns deadly when the secrets of the button prove irresistible to an unwelcome third party - and it's not who anyone suspects! It's a mystery woven through time, and the ticking clock starts here!

Item Code: JUN170380
Price: $19.99
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In Shops 10/11/2017

Black Cloud Volume 1: No Exit TP

Image Comics

(W) Jason Latour, Ivan Brandon (A/CA) Greg Hinkle

Zelda's about to start a war of dreams. In the days when story and reality were one, the old blood — people with the power to shape stories — built a new world to escape the future we all came to live in. Generations later, Zelda rejects the old blood's dreams and escapes into our world to run from destiny. But destiny has a nasty way of catching up to you. Collects Black Cloud #1-5. Mature Readers.

Item Code: JUL170732
Price: $9.99
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In Shops 10/11/2017

Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel TP

Marvel Comics

(W) Kieron Gillen, Jason Aaron (A) Marco Checchetto & Various (CA) Marco Checchetto

A rebel pilot and a rogue archaeologist delve side-by-side into the galaxy's darkest shadows as Luke Skywalker reluctantly joined forces with Doctor Aphra! The not-so-good Doctor will make Luke an offer he can't afford to refuse, leading him to a rare gathering at the heart of the infamous Screaming Citadel! Will Luke find what he's looking for? Can Aphra be trusted? Or will they both wind up victims of the Citadel's queen? And as the unlikely duo enters the lair of one of the most powerful, reclusive and dangerous women in the galaxy, can Han and Leia be far behind them? Collecting Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #7-8 and Star Wars (2015) #31-32.

Item Code: JUL171215
Price: $17.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #117
In Shops 10/11/2017

DCTV The Flash 6 — The Flash Season 3 AF

DC Comics

From his hit CW television series, it's the Fastest Man Alive in a new action figure based on his appearance in The Flash season three! This action figure includes two pairs of extra hands.

Item Code: AUG170365
Price: $28.00
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In Shops 10/11/2017

Justice League Movie Aquaman Statue

DC Comics

Created in the likeness of actor Jason Momoa, this statue portrays Aquaman in all his theatrical glory. Be sure to catch this limited-edition Justice League Aquaman before he swims away! With the highly anticipated team-up film hitting theaters in November 2017, the whole Justice League lineup is a must-have for any collection!

Item Code: APR170462
Price: $150.00
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In Shops 10/11/2017

Marvel Premier Collection: Wolverine Statue

Diamond Select Toys

A Diamond Select Toys Release! Soldier. Warrior. X-Man. Wolverine has been all of these things and more, and this new Marvel Premier Collection statue captures him at his quintessential best. Unmasked, claws extended and wearing his classic yellow-and-blue costume, Logan stands on a Danger Room-inspired base in this approximately 12-inch resin statue. Limited to only 3,000 pieces, with a numbered base, the statue comes packaged in a full-color box with a certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Phil Ramirez!

Item Code: MAR172717
Price: $150.00
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In Shops 10/11/2017

DC Batman The Animated Series Figure Collection #1: Batman

Eaglemoss Publications

The first in a limited edition series of six figurines inspired by the award-winning Batman: The Animated Series, this version of the Dark Knight stands approximately 5 inches tall and captures the unique style of the award-winning show. Each figurine comes complete in retro-style blister packaging with a 12 page magazine focusing on the tenants and tales of Gotham City.

Item Code: AUG172664
Price: $20.00
PREVIEWS Page #548
In Shops 10/11/2017