New Comic Books This Week – January 17th

Here is the list of new comic books, trade paperbacks and more shipping on 1/17/2018. As always, check with your retailer for availability, as not all releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time. Here is what’s on my pull-list this week.

Jenny Finn #3

Dark Horse Comics

(W) Mike Mignola, Troy Nixey (A) Troy Nixey (CA) Mike Mignola

The death toll continues to rise as the tentacle plague sweeps through London, and slop yard worker Joe tries to flee the city after being haunted by visions of cursed young Jenny Finn, but everyone from a local painter to the Prime Minister is searching for him to try to get to Jenny.

Batman #39

DC Comics

(W) Tom King (A) Joëlle Jones (CA) Mikel Janin

“SUPERFRIENDS” part three! Batman and Wonder Woman fight together in an epic battle that will define and then redefine their relationship. What bonds these two pillars of the DCU together? What tears them apart? Find out as Batman continues on his quest for the one thing he’s never had, happiness.

Days Of Hate #1

Image Comics

(W) Ales Kot (A) Danijel Zezelj (CA) Danijel Zezelj, Tom Muller

Series Premiere! The United States of America, 2022. The loss that ripped them apart drove one into the arms of the police state and the other towards a guerrilla war against the white supremacy. Now they meet again. This is a story of a war.

Star Wars #42

Marvel Comics

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Salvador Larroca (CA) David Marquez

The Ashes Of Jedha, Part 5. The Leviathan is heading for the remains of Jedha, prepared to pick the carcass of the once-holy planet clean. But with Luke Skywalker torn between his allegiance to the Rebellion and pursuing the path of a Jedi, who will lead the charge against the Empire?

The Amazing Spider-Man: Venom Inc. Omega #1

Marvel Comics

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

VENOM INC. Part 6. The symbiotic super villain called Maniac has seized control of all of New York’s major crime families, and he’s now got his sights set on the entire city! To make matters worse, he’s also got a cadre of super villains under his symbiotic spell, and Spider-Man, Venom and their allies are the only things standing in their way! The final chapter of Venom Inc.!

Strangers In Paradise XXV #1

Abstract Studios

(W/A/CA) Terry Moore

America’s favorite couple is back! To celebrate its 25th-Anniversary, the Eisner Award-winning series is back with an all-new story beginning with this #1 issue! Francine and Katchoo are living the dream until they learn a former Parker Girl is in hiding and writing a tell-all book about the wicked empire Darcy Parker built with Katchoo at her side. Determined to stop her, Katchoo enlists the aid of her mercenary sister Tambi and the hunt is on!

All this, plus…

The Legend Of Korra Volume 2: Turf Wars Part Two TP

Dark Horse Comics

(W) Michael Dante Dimartino (A) Irene Koh (CA) Heather Campbell

Recovering from a fight with the dragon-eel spirit and furious for revenge, Triple Threats member Tokuga solidifies his ties with the duplicitous Wonyong. Meanwhile, when Republic City’s housing crisis reaches its peak, Zhu Li sets her sights on the biggest public figure in the city-President Raiko – in a bid for the presidency! With her friend’s success, the future of the spirit portal, and the wellbeing of Republic City’s citizens at stake, can Korra remain neutral and fulfill her duties as the Avatar?

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