PREVIEWSworld’s Featured This Week Comics & Graphic Novels for 12/6

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 December 6.

Rasputin: The Voice Of The Dragon #2

Dark Horse Comics

(W) Mike Mignola, Chris Roberson (A) Christopher Mitten (CA) Mike Huddleston

A séance reveals that Bruttenholm's mission may be more than he bargained for when the stakes become more dangerous, but the enemy only more mysterious.

Item Code: OCT170026
Price: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #52
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Batman #36

DC Comics

(W) Tom King (A/CA) Clay Mann

"Superfriends" part one! Batman and Superman. For so many years they've fought together for justice. Sometimes, they've even fought each other. Now, from the creators who broke your heart in "The Ballad of Kite Man" comes a look at how the flaws of each frightens the other and how the hope in each inspires the other. Don't miss this two-part event that everyone will be talking about as the relationship between these two men is forever changed.

Item Code: OCT170225
Price: $2.99
PREVIEWS Page #91
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Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #1

DC Comics/IDW Publishing

(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Freddie Williams II

The team behind the smash-hit crossover series is back to reunite the Dark Knight and the Heroes in a Half-Shell. When Donatello goes looking for a new mentor to help him improve his fighting skills, he opens a doorway to another reality, hoping to summon the Turtles' one-time ally, Batman. But instead, he gets sent to Gotham City and someone else comes through the open portal-Bane! Suddenly, there's a new gang boss in New York and he's out to unite all the other bad guys under him. Can Donnie get back in time and bring Batman with him to help his brothers before Bane causes irreparable destruction? Co-published with IDW.

Item Code: OCT170211
Price: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #86
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #77

IDW Publishing

(W) Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (A/CA) Damian Couceiro

"Invasion of the Triceratons" Part 2 of 5. The Invasion begins in earnest and an unspeakable alliance forms to counter it!

Item Code: OCT170450
Price: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #166
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The Walking Dead #174

Image Comics/Skybound

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Charlie Adlard & Various (CA) Charlie Adlard, Dave Stewart

"A SOLITARY LIFE." The sad, sorry, solitary life of Negan. Face it, true believers, he deserves this. Mature Readers.

Item Code: OCT170736
Price: $2.99
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Star Wars: Darth Vader #9

Marvel Comics

(W) Charles Soule (A) Giuseppe Camuncoli (CA) Francesco Mattina, Giuseppe Camuncoli

As the threat of the Jedi continues to menace the fledgling Empire, Vader finds himself on the trail of Jedi his master has commanded him...to keep alive?

Item Codes: OCT170976
Price: $3.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #87
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The Amazing Spider-Man: Venom Inc. Alpha #1

Marvel Comics

(W) Dan Slott, Mike Costa (A/CA) Ryan Stegman

VENOM INC. Part 1. Peter Parker, Eddie Brock and Flash Thompson have one major thing in common: the Venom symbiote changed all of their lives. The inky black alien life-form is doubling down on our heroes, and they're not the only ones about to be put through the ringer. Venom Inc. kicks off here and rolls into Amazing Spider-Man & Venom as a familiar face rises to new levels of villainy!

Item Code: OCT170876
Price: $4.99
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Klaus And The Crisis In Xmasville #1

BOOM! Studios

(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Dan Mora

Eisner Award-winning creator Grant Morrison and Russ Manning Award winner Dan Mora reunite for a brand-new Klaus Special! An evil Santa from an alternate dimension has founded an evil soda corporation that uses Christmas and Santa as a marketing tactic to build their fortunes. Only Klaus can defeat the Pola Cola Corp and the zombie-like Santas that are in the evil Santa's thrall.

Item Code: OCT171237
Price: $7.99
PREVIEWS Page #297
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Green Arrow Volume 4: The Rise Of Star City TP

DC Comics

(W) Ben Percy (A) Eleonora Carlini & Various (CA) Juan Ferreyra

Oliver Queen and Roy Harper once patrolled the streets as Green Arrow and Speedy, but a massive falling-out left them estranged for years. Now, learn the truth behind the tragic dissolution-and triumphant reunion-of one of comics' most iconic super-duos as Green Arrow and Arsenal join forces once more!  Oliver Queen's company has been up to no good since his supposed death, but Green Arrow is on the scene to make things right. Unfortunately for Ollie, he's the last person his former sidekick wants to see. Collects Green Arrow #18-20 and Green Arrow Annual #1.

Item Code: SEP170403
Price: $19.99
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Shirtless Bear-Fighter TP

Image Comics

(W) Jody LeHeup, Sebastian Girner (A) Nil Vendrell (CA) Andrew Robinson

After being betrayed by the bears that raised him, the legendary Shirtless Bear-Fighter wanders the forest he's sworn to protect, fist-fighting bears, eating flapjacks, and being the angriest man the world has ever known! When wild-eyed, super-strong bears attack the citizens of Major City, Shirtless ventures into the human world to do what he does best...punch those bears in the face! But all is not as it seems. Someone is manipulating Shirtless...and only by confronting the demons of his past can Shirtless hope to save his future! Collects Shirtless Bear-Fighter #1-5. Mature Readers.

Item Code: SEP170681
Price: $16.99
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Star Wars Volume 6: Out Among The Stars TP

Marvel Comics

(W) Jason Aaron, Jason Latour (A) Salvador Larroca, Michael Walsh (CA) Mike Mayhew

Your favorite rebel rabble-rousers run riot across the galaxy! Luke Skywalker finally gets the alone time he's been after with Princess Leia - unfortunately, it comes while they're stranded on a desert island! In tales of the Star Wars underworld, Sana and Lando join forces on Coruscant to swindle some credits, and Han and Chewie go back to smuggling...for a Hutt? Then, when the Alliance starts the search for a new secret base, Han leads Leia to scope out a hideout only he knows...only to find a group of killers who want him dead! But what about the droids? The Empire has held Threepio captive for far too long - and now his faithful friend is taking action. That's right - it's Artoo to the rescue! Collecting Star Wars (2015) #33-37 and Annual #3.

Item Code: AUG171044
Price: $19.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #113
In Shops 12/6/2017

Babyteeth Volume 1 TP

Aftershock Comics

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

Collecting all five issues of the first story arc from the hit AfterShock series, Babyteeth! Sadie Ritter is sixteen years old, nine months pregnant, and scared out of her sweet nerdy mind. Having a baby that young is tough, but with the support of her loving family behind her, everything should be okay. OH YEAH, and also her baby is the antichrist and it's going to break open the barriers between the earthly and demonic planes and unleash eternal suffering to all of humankind. Other than that, though...she should be fine.

Item Code: OCT171087
Price: $14.99
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Dark Tower Select Action Figures

Diamond Select Toys

A Diamond Select Release! It's the 15th-anniversary of the Select action figure format, and one of this year's new Select lines is sure to make history! Based on the screen adaptation of Stephen King's Dark Tower novels, this pair of fully poseable deluxe action figures depicts Idris Elba as the Gunslinger and Matthew McConaughey as the Man in Black, each figure featuring the actor's likeness. With detailed sculpting and paint, these approximately 7" action figures each come with a detailed diorama background exclusive to the specialty market, as well as character-appropriate accessories. Each comes packaged in display-ready Select packaging, with side-panel artwork for shelf reference. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios!

Item Code: JUN172625
Price: $24.99 Ea.
PREVIEWS Page #513
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TMNT Rocksteady PVC Figure

Good Smile Company

From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes a figure of Rocksteady! This is the third in a series of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles villains figures based on renowned artist James Jean's illustration! Be sure to display Rocksteady together with Shredder, Bebop and Krang to recreate the full diorama from James Jean's original illustration!

Item Code: JUN173110
Price: $218.99
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Child’s Play Ultimate Chucky 7-Inch Action Figure

NECA

From the classic horror films, the murderous doll inhabited by the soul of a serial killer gets the Ultimate treatment! This definitive version of Chucky comes with a whopping four interchangeable head sculpts, and is packed with terrifying accessories: baseball bat, hammer, voodoo knife, hunting knife, butcher knife, straight razor, yardstick, pistol, interchangeable right forearm with blade, interchangeable hands, and more. The figure stands 4" tall and has over 20 points of articulation. Comes in collector-friendly deluxe window box packaging with opening flap.

Item Code: OCT172470
Price: $26.99
PREVIEWS Page #513
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Nintendo Legend Of Zelda Cartridge Bi-Fold Wallet

Bioworld Merchandising

Classic 8-bit Nintendo gamers will immediately recognize the awesome gold cartridge of the original Legend of Zelda video game, now decorating this billfold wallet!

Item Code: OCT172844
Price: $19.99
PREVIEWS Page #573
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