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Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 3/17

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 on March 17th!

See all the New Releases for March 17th here!

Comics

MARVEL COMICS
THOR #13
(W) Donny Cates (A) Nic Klein (CA) Olivier Coipel
"PREY" PART FIVE OF SIX!
A vengeful Donald Blake, Thor's enchanted ax, Jarnbjorn, and the World Tree - not a good combination! With Thor still nowhere to be found, Blake is about to finish what he started: the end of Asgard! Meanwhile, Valkyrie manages to track down the long-absent Odin, but he is not the same All-Father he once was. Can Odin rise to the occasion and help save his son and Asgard? And who will help Lady Sif and the others in Dimension Blood? Surprises abound as the gods face the fight of their eternal lives in the penultimate chapter of "Prey"!
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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MARVEL COMICS
KING IN BLACK SPIDER-MAN #1
(W) Jed MacKay (A) Michele Bandini (CA) Carlos E. Gomez
ALL WEBBED UP WITH NO PLACE TO GO!
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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MARVEL COMICS
TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN #1 (OF 5)
(W) Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom (A) Francesco Manna, Eduardo Ferigato, Gurihiru (CA) Art Adams
Ultraman narrowly averted a catastrophe decades in the making. The world was saved - but, also, forever changed.
Now...come the consequences.
Much of the populace regard their defenders with suspicion. Enemies hide in plain sight, and even those closest to Shin Hayata don't necessarily have faith in the Giant of Light. But at last, a long-thought-lost comrade has mysteriously returned!
That's a good thing...right?
The RISE is over. The training wheels are off, and the stakes have never been higher. THE TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN begin here!
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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IMAGE COMICS
ULTRAMEGA BY JAMES HARREN #1 CVR A HARREN & STEWART (MR)
(W) James Harren (A/CA) James Harren, Dave Stewart
A cosmic plague has spread, transforming everyday people into violent, monstrous kaiju. Only the Ultramega - three individuals imbued with incredible powers - hold the line against this madness. Their battles level cities and leave untold horror in their wake. Now, the final reckoning approaches for the Ultramega... but is this a war they can even win?
  
Fight monsters and stand with humanity in this new Skybound original from the greatest artist of his generation, JAMES HARREN (RUMBLE, BPRD) and Eisner Award-winning colorist DAVE STEWART. Each issue is extra-sized, with a 60-page debut that can barely contain its giant heroes, creatures, and devastation!

REGISTER PITCH: The high-impact adventure of EXTREMITY, but with the kaiju-esque monster action scenes of Pacfic Rim.
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $7.99
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IMAGE COMICS
WALKING DEAD DLX #11 CVR A FINCH & MCCAIG (MR)
(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Charlie Adlard (CA) David Finch (A/CA) Dave McCaig
As Rick and his companions settle on the Greene family farm, Glenn finds new love, and the peace and safety of their new home is shattered by the dead.
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
TMNT THE LAST RONIN DIRECTORS CUT #1
(W) Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Tom Waltz (A/CA) Kevin Eastman, Esau Escorza, Issac Escorza
TMNT: The Last Ronin was one of the biggest books of 2020 and now it returns with a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this instant classic! Featuring never-before seen layouts from Eastman, story notes that date back decades, character designs, script pages and more, this is a must have for any TMNT fan who wants to discover the story behind the story!
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $10.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
TMNT ONGOING #115 CVR A SOPHIE CAMPBELL
(W) Sophie Campbell (A/CA) Sophie Campbell
It's the biggest battle of the year as Bebop and Rocksteady take on Tokka and Rahzar! Meanwhile, Jennika needs to finish forming her band if the future is to be saved. Who she picks as lead singer will surprise you!
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
JIM HENSONS STORYTELLER TRICKSTERS #1 CVR A MOMOKO
(W) Jonathan Rivera (A) Jade Zhang (CA) Peach Momoko
The Storyteller and his faithful dog take shelter one night from a storm, when the dog becomes scared of a large spider who is also occupying the shelter.

Now, discover the story of Anansi, the spider-god, and his quest to free all stories from his father, the sky god Nyame.

But when Anansi becomes the keeper of all stories, he hordes them until his son confronts them to free the knowledge that could change the world!

Jonathan Rivera (Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye) and Jade Zhang begin the next Jim Henson-inspired epic limited series here, with a different acclaimed creative team on each issue!
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
ORPHAN & FIVE BEASTS #1 (OF 4)
(W) James Stokoe (A/CA) James Stokoe
A brand-new kung-fu epic from James Stokoe, the creator behind Orc Stain and Aliens: Dead Orbit!

Spurred on by her master's dying words, the adopted warrior "Orphan Mo" seeks to find and kill five former disciples who now threaten the land with corruption from their demonic powers. Part Five Deadly Venoms and part surreal grindhouse, James Stokoe brings his knack for ultra-detailed fantasy imagery and over-the-top violence to this classic tale of revenge.

"His artwork is astonishingly detailed, with an infectious, monstrous energy and dynamism that needs to be experienced by every fan of comic books."-SyFy Wire
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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DYNAMITE
VAMPIRELLA DARK POWERS #4 CVR A LEE
(W) Dan Abnett (A) Paul Davidson (CA) Jae Lee
Vampirella has finally earned the trust of an interdimensional superhero collective and been assigned an Earth to protect. But when her superhero mentor goes missing, can Vampi rely on her training to defeat a worldwide threat, or will the evil be too much for one hero to handle?

By DAN ABNETT (Justice League Odyssey) and PAUL DAVIDSON (Annihilation)!
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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AFTERSHOCK COMICS
BEQUEST #1 FREDDIE WILLIAMS II
(W) Tim Seeley (A/CA) Freddie Williams Ii
Welcome to the high fantasy world of Tangea! A land where wizards and warriors battle
dragons in dark dank dungeons! Where thieves pillage ancient ruins and priests answer the au-dible words of their great gods!

Welcome to Chicago, Illinois! Where the magical items from Tangea are being traded on the black market and are messing everything up.

Now, a group of Tangea adventurers must go undercover in our modern world to stop artifacts and monsters from falling into the wrong hands. But how will they fare in a world without
wizards and warriors? A world without heroes?

From Tim Seeley (DARK RED, BRILLIANT TRASH) and Freddie E. Williams II (HeMan/Thundercats, Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) comes BEQUEST, a real-world fantasy tale.
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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ONI PRESS INC.
INVADER ZIM QUARTERLY ZIMS GREATEST PLAN #1 CVR A STRESING
(W) Sam Logan (A/CA) Fred Stresing
ZIM hasn't come up with a new scheme in weeks - not because he's out of ideas, but because of the constant distractions. (Dib's endless hounding! Gir's endless nonsense! Minimoose's deeply, deeply judgmental stares!) Because everyone else is the problem, ZIM inserts himself in a sensory deprivation tank, where his genius brain will be free to concoct the ULTIMATE PLAN in undisturbed isolation. He emerges six weeks later to a world completely changed. Everyone has fallen victim to a digital self-improvement program that seems to be subliminally conditioning them. And to ZIM's horror, the delightful digital mascot for the program is a cute little alien named "Zip" that looks extremely similar to ZIM's undisguised form.
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $5.99
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Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks

MARVEL COMICS
(USE DEC218235) ULTRAMAN TP VOL 01 RISE OF ULTRAMAN
(W) Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom (A) Francesco Manna, Michael Cho (CA) Ed McGuinness
Ultraman rises at Marvel! In the darkness there lurk Kaiju - terrifying and unfathomable monsters. Between them and the rest of us stands the United Science Patrol! But who are these enigmatic defenders, and how do they perform their miracles? Shin Hayata and Kiki Fuji have spent half a lifetime trying to find out - and now their quest drives them toward a decades-old dark secret and a collision course with a mysterious warrior from beyond the stars! Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Mat Groom (Self/Made) and Francesco Manna (AVENGERS) reimagine the classic origin of a pop culture icon! The histories of two worlds, the experiences of two lives and the destinies of two heroes must reconcile as Ultra and Man struggle to become one - and if they don't, neither will survive! Collecting THE RISE OF ULTRAMAN #1-5.

Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $17.99
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IMAGE COMICS
STILLWATER BY ZDARSKY & PEREZ TP VOL 01 (MR)
(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Mike Spicer (A/CA) Ramon K. Perez
Nobody dies.
In the town of Stillwater, that's not just a promise.
It's a threat.
Join superstar writer CHIP ZDARSKY (Daredevil, THE WHITE TREES) and Eisner Award-winning artist RAM N K. PÉREZ (Tales of Sand, Jane) as they dive into a world of horror and intrigue in this new Skybound original series. Collects STILLWATER #1-6.
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $16.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
TALES FROM UMBRELLA ACADEMY TP VOL 01 YOU LOOK LIKE DEATH
(W) Gerard Way, Shaun Simon (A) I.N.J. Culbard (CA) Gabriel Ba
When 18-year-old Klaus gets himself kicked out of the Umbrella Academy and his allowance discontinued, he heads to a place where his ghoulish talents will be appreciated--Hollywood. But after a magical high on a stash stolen from a vampire drug lord, Klaus needs help, and doesn't have his siblings there to save him. Collecting issues #1-#6 of the first Umbrella Academy spinoff miniseries!
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
POWER RANGERS DRAKKON NEW DAWN TP
(W) Ryan Parrott, Anthony Burch (A) Dan Mora (CA) Jung-Geun Yoon
* The Ranger Slayer, an alternate universe version of Kimberly Hart, returns to her home dimension to pick up the pieces left behind in the wake of Lord Drakkon's reign, becoming the thing she hates most - the new ruler of her world sitting on Drakkon's throne.
* But an even deadlier threat sets its sights on Earth - and Kim won't be able to defeat it on her own!
* Collects Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1 and Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1-3.
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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VIZ LLC
BEASTARS GN VOL 11 (MR)
(W) Paru Itagaki (A) Paru Itagaki
As grey wolf Legoshi begins his final showdown with brown bear Riz, he tells Legoshi he has just murdered and devoured another of Legoshi's friends! Back at the black market, red deer Louis has a revelation and threatens to abdicate his leadership of the Shishi-gumi lion gang. Turns out it's even harder to leave a criminal syndicate than it is to join it. Then, Legoshi receives a gruesome offer to help him prevail in his battle with Riz...
For older teen audiences.
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $12.99
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VIZ LLC
(USE DEC238233) 20TH CENTURY BOYS TP VOL 11 PERFECT ED URASA
(W) Naoki Urasawa (A) Naoki Urasawa
There once was a kid who imagined the end of the world. It was all a child's game-but not anymore! The Friend is carrying out his plan to exterminate humanity-just as predicted. And the man who survived Bloody New Year's Eve is on his way back to Tokyo. The boys are coming back together one by one as they race toward the final battle.
For older teen audiences.
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $19.99
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Toys & Merchandise

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
MARVEL SELECT IMMORTAL HULK AF
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Hulk never dies! After his tremendous reception and immediate sell-out, the Immortal Hulk is coming back into inventory! Measuring approximately 9.75 inches tall with 16 points of articulation, this iconic character will become a centerpiece in any Marvel figure collection. With one set of alternate fists and an alternate Cosmic Hulk head, it comes packaged in the famous Select figure packaging, with side-panel artwork for shelf display. Designed by Yuri Tming, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios. Previously offered as the Rampaging Hulk.
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $29.99
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DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
STAR WARS PREMIER COLLECTION MANDALORIAN MK3 STATUE
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Everyone's crazy for a sharp-dressed Mandalorian, so the Disney+ star has donned his MK 3 Beskar armor in this 1/7 scale statue. Wielding a blaster and drawing down on his enemy, the Mandalorian measures approximately 10 inches tall, features detailed sculpting and paint applications, and is limited to only 3,000 pieces. It comes packaged in a full-color box with a certificate of authenticity. Designed and sculpted by Gentle Giant Ltd.
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $175.00
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DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
MUPPETS BEST OF SERIES 2 FIGURE ASST
A Diamond Select Toys release! A Diamond Select Toys release! It's time to light the lights! The Best of the Muppets action figure line continues, making classic characters available once again! Best of Muppets Series 2 features Statler with Waldorf, Bunsen with Beaker, and the Swedish Chef with his kitchen supplies! Each set features accessories, and each figure features multiple points of articulation. All are in scale to 7-inch human action figures, with heights ranging from 3 to 5 inches.
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $149.94
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FUNKO
POP DC HEROES DEATH METAL BATMAN W/GUITAR PX
From Funko. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! From the pages of DC's Dark Nights: Death Metal by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, join the quest to stop Perpetua and the Batman Who Laughs with this PREVIEWS Exclusive Death Metal Batman with Guitar POP! Vinyl figure! Batman appears in his heavy metal style complete with his face-meltingly cool scythe guitar! The PREVIEWS Exclusive Death Metal Batman measures about 3 3/4" tall and comes packaged in a window box. Don't miss out on adding this heavy metal exclusive to your collection!
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021
SRP: $12.99

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