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PREVIEW: 'Little Black Book' #3 by Jeff McComsey, Felipe Cunha, and Marco Lesko

  LITTLE BLACK BOOK #3 In Stores: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Writer: Jeff McComsey Artist: Felipe Cunha Colorist: Marco Lesko Letterer: Steve Wands Cover A: Francesco Francavilla Cover B: Marco Finnegan Cover C: Chris Ferguson Film Homage SYNOPSIS: Cole, a handyman in over his head and hunted by a vengeful crime family, has just escaped a brush with death thanks to a little help from a mysterious figure from his past. Now, he must race to save his pregnant wife while dealing with the fallout of his savior’s reappearance. Does time heal all wounds? Or are new wounds about to be opened? Courtesy of AWA Studios

PREVIEW: 'My Bad: Escape from Peculiar Island' #1 by Mark Russell, Bryce Ingman, and Peter Krause

Next Wednesday, May 15, the outrageously sharp superhero spoof from writers Mark Russell and Bryce Ingman and artist Peter Krause will return for more crime-fighting, acid-throwing, chandelier-shaking shenanigans in MY BAD: ESCAPE FROM PECULIAR ISLAND #1. MY BAD: ESCAPE FROM PECULIAR ISLAND #1 (W) Mark Russell, Bryce Ingman  (A) Peter Krause Cover A: Peter Krause Cover B: Shannon Wheeler An outrageous new adventure in the series that “very much has a JM DeMatteis/Keith Giffen/Kevin Maguire vibe for you Justice League Of Bwah-Ha-Ha fans out there.”—Bleeding Cool. Unmasked and exposed, the crime-fighting Chandelier is finally defeated—by the IRS! Former US President John “Amazing” Adams assumes governorship of the tropical Peculiar Islands! Featuring a Zap-worthy “underground” incentive cover by Shannon Wheeler. May 15, 2024 $3.99 Courtesy of Ahoy Comics

REVIEW: 'The Devil That Wears My Face' #6 by David Pepose and Alex Cormack

  THE DEVIL THAT WEARS MY FACE #6 Writer: David Pepose Artist: Alex Cormack Letterer: Justin Birch Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Release Date: May 8, 2024 Cover Price: $4.99 The Curia is broken, as Legion's corruption floods the streets of Rome. While the Vatican burns, Father Vieri must make his final stand against the demon that wears his face. Yet with his greatest weapon proven powerless against the Devil, can Vieri and Maria find another way to reclaim his body? Or will the horrifying secrets of Vieri's past turn out to be his undoing? All that is certain is that Legion's depravity has finally been unleashed... and it will take more than a priest to banish this terrifying demon back to Hell. Score:  8.5/10 There was only one way 'The Devil That Wears My Face' by David Pepose and Alex Cormack was going to conclude. As expected it ends in one spectacularly bloody cacophony of epic violence. There's been no shortage of terror from Legion leading up ...

PREVIEW: 'Deadweights' #2 by Tyrone Finch and Sebastián Piriz

Former supervillains Jerry and Clarence are captured by their shady rivals in DEADWEIGHTS #2, the latest issue of the buddy comedy about two unlucky henchmen trying to go straight DEADWEIGHTS #2 (W) Tyrone Finch  (A) Sebastián Piriz Cover A: Sebastián Piriz Cover B: Richard Pace Jerry and Clarence, two former henchman, thought their lowest point was being fired by their supervillain bosses—but now they’ve been captured by the Paladins, the shady organization that kicked their asses in the first place. What do the Paladins want with them? And will Jerry ever find some pants to wear? Written by Tyrone Finch ( Swine, Station 19 ) with art by Sebastián Piriz ( We Ride Titans ). Featuring the second of six “mug shot” incentive covers by Richard Pace ( Second Coming ), which will form a linked image. May 8, 2024 $3.99 Courtesy of Ahoy Comics

PRE-ORDER: Supernatural Horror Series 'The Last Wardens' #1 by Elliot Sperl, Amit Tishler, Rui Silveira, and Francesco Segala

The Last Wardens combines the thrill of grindhouse with the intricate storytelling of modern epics, blending chaotic violence with complex emotional drama. It's great for fans of Something is Killing the Children and Evil Dead ! Check out Mad Cave's upcoming supernatural horror series, The Last Wardens . Co-written by Elliot Sperl ( Bob’s Burgers, The Great North ) and Amit Tishler ( Edenfrost ) with art by Rui Silveira ( The Few and Cursed ), colors by Francesco Segala and lettered by Frank Cvetkovic. The Last Wardens #1 Writers: Elliot Sperl, Amit Tishler Artist: Rui Silveira Colorist: Francesco Segala Letterer: Frank Cvetkovic With an alcoholic father and a hole in her wallet, Danielle Pryer’s life in the rustic town of Bleakwood goes from bad to worse when her long-lost brother, Bruce, returns from the Vietnam War. While Bruce is being plagued by a mysterious and monstrous mutation, he is also being hunted by an incompetent team of paranormal misfits, which l...

PREVIEW: 'Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned' #2 by Steve Niles and Alessandro Amoruso

  RED SONJA: EMPIRE OF THE DAMNED #2 writer: Steve Niles artist: Alessandro Amoruso covers: Joshua Middleton (A), Joseph Michael Linsner (B), Phillip Tan (C), Cosplay / Rachel Hollon (D) FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Sword & Sorcery | $4.99 | Teen+  In Stores May 8, 2024 Armed with a bloodstained map and the tale of a warlock’s treasure, the She-Devil With a Sword sets out on her quest for a dead city forgotten to history. The way is long and arduous, and danger lurks around every corner — but so too do some brave souls who share Sonja’s thirst for adventure. As the days turn into weeks, Sonja and her growing company move ever closer to their goal — but are her companions really who they appear to be? The first Red Sonja tale penned by 30 Days of Night’s STEVE NILES takes flight in this spectacular second issue, featuring amazing interior art by ALESSANDRO AMORUSO and equally exciting covers from JOSHUA MIDDLETON, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, PHILLIP TAN, ...

PREVIEW: 'Ain't No Grave' #1 by Skottie Young and Jorge Corona

  AINT NO GRAVE #1 Writer: Skottie Young Artist: Jorge Corona Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: May 8, 2024 Cover Price: $5.99 MINISERIES PREMIERE Eisner Award-winning writer SKOTTIE YOUNG and Eisner Award-nominated artist JORGE CORONA, the team behind the hit series MIDDLEWEST and THE ME YOU LOVE IN THE DARK, are back together with an all-new miniseries, AIN’T NO GRAVE! This Unforgiven-style journey is an original macabre Western/fantasy tale for mature readers, told through a Guillermo Del Toro-esque lens. Ryder put her violent past behind her when she fell in love and became a mother. But that was before she learned it was all going to be taken away. Now she’ll have to pick up her guns once again and ride to kill the one who’s behind the threat. Which just happens to be Death. The genre-bending adventure begins in this DOUBLE-LENGTH FIRST ISSUE, with forty pages of story and no ads! Courtesy of Image Comics