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Featured This Week Comics, Graphic Novels, & Toys for 8/11

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 August 11th!

See all the New Releases for August 11th here!

Comics

MARVEL COMICS
STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC #8
(W) Cavan Scott (A) Ario Anindito (CA) Phil Noto
THE BATTLE AGAINST THE DRENGIR REACHES ITS THRILLING CLIMAX!
•  AVAR KRISS has gathered a team of JEDI to take the fight to the DRENGIR deep in WILD SPACE, but KEEVE TRENNIS is nowhere to be seen.
•  Are other forces at work on the Drengir's deathworld?
•  Guest-starring a host of High Republic Jedi! COHMAC VITUS! REATH SILAS! THE STAR HOPPER  PADAWANS!
Rated T
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $3.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #71

MARVEL COMICS
DAREDEVIL #33
(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Marco Checchetto
"LOCKDOWN" CONTINUES!
•  Elektra faces her greatest challenge as DAREDEVIL yet, as a serial killer is on the loose in Manhattan and killing innocent people.
•  But even the deadliest assassin in the Marvel Universe is at somewhat of a loss, because this killer can be in more than one place at one time. A team? A mutant? Or something else entirely? Whoever or whatever they are, they have a thirst for blood, and Elektra will put herself directly in their sights!
•  PLUS: Matt Murdock faces challenges of his own in prison after being exposed to a dangerous and experimental compound called RE-CID that makes those subjected to it more aggressive and violent. Whatever happens, one thing is certain - Daredevil isn't getting time off for good behavior...
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $3.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #67

IMAGE COMICS
SILVER COIN #5 CVR A WALSH (MR)
(W) Michael Walsh (A/CA) Michael Walsh
For the fifth installment of horror anthology THE SILVER COIN from MICHAEL WALSH, CHIP ZDARSKY, KELLY THOMPSON, ED BRISSON, and JEFF LEMIRE, the story reaches back to when the coin's cruel curse was first minted. In a small New England village, a woman has been accused of witchcraft.
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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IMAGE COMICS
ORDINARY GODS #2 CVR A WATANABE (MR)
(W) Kyle Higgins (A/CA) Felipe Watanabe
"Do you remember the tower? The snow?"

Twenty-four hours ago, Christopher Becker was living a perfectly normal life. Today, plucked from his home, his old life in ruins, he'll learn the incontrovertible truth about the world and his place in it.

And then he'll remember the tower.
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC ADV MONSTER TEMPLE PEAK #1 (OF 4) (C
(W) Cavan Scott (A/CA) Rachael Stott
Follow former Jedi turned saber-for-hire monster hunter Ty Yorrick in her first comic appearance in this all-new High Republic miniseries by Cavan Scott and Rachael Stott!

Ty is a brave yet superstitious monster hunter, traversing the galaxy with KL-03 and her trusty rune-stones fighting the deadliest monsters on any world. After dealing with an escaped Drewen being transported to the Republic Fair, Ty heads to Loreth, where local pioneers have tasked her with taking on the fearsome Gretalax that terrorizes them. She takes the mission but can't shake the feeling that something is amiss with the Force.
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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IDW PUBLISHING
CANTO III LIONHEARTED #2 (OF 6) CVR A ZUCKER
(W) David M. Booher (A/CA) Drew Zucker
Fan-favorite CANTO continues! The clockwork knight and his old friend, the warrior Aulaura, are in search of allies in their coming war against the Shrouded Man. Possibly the greatest allies they could hope for are Canto's former slavers, but before they can attempt to build bridges and combine their efforts, they must be found! And the only one who knows where they may be is on the other side of a Kraken!
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
MIGHTY MORPHIN #10 CVR A LEE
(W) Ryan Parrott (A) Dan Mora (CA) In-Hyuk Lee
Discover Zordon's ties to Bandora's Palace on the Moon - the modern home of Rita Repulsa.

When an assassin is sent to disrupt the Eltarian efforts to protect an ancient weapon Zordon is injured in the process and his mentor, Zophram, must make a decision that will alter the future of the Power Rangers as we know it!
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
MAMO #2 (OF 5) CVR A MILLEDGE
(W) Sas Milledge (A/CA) Sas Milledge
Hedge witch Orla has returned home after her grandmother's death to find that her mislaid bones are wreaking havoc all across Haresden!

Mamo's graves must be brought together in order to give her spirit and the town some peace.

Can Orla shoulder the responsibility of quieting her Mamo's spirit and saving her hometown?
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
UNBELIEVABLE UNTEENS WORLD OF BLACK HAMMER #1 (OF 4) CVR A C
(W) Jeff Lemire, Tyler Crook (A/CA) Tyler Crook
From the world of the Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer series comes this meta team superhero saga taking place between two different worlds.

After signing at a comic book convention, Unbelievable Unteens artist Jane Ito finds herself visited by one of the characters from her own creation-but was it her own creation? Were the Unteens an actual school of teenaged misfit superheroes who battled supervillains under the lead of the mysterious Dr. Miles Moniker? And if so, who wiped their memories and why?  As Jane's world is turned upside down and she learns the true nature of her identity she discovers a sinister plot leading her to assemble a team she had suspected was purely fictional.

•  An exciting reimagination of the Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer series!
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #94

DARK HORSE COMICS
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE REVELATION #2 (OF 4) CVR A WILKINS
(W) Kevin Smith, Rob David, Tim Sheridan (A) Mindy Lee (CA) Dave Wilkins
This is the official comic book prequel to the upcoming Netflix television show written by Executive Producers Kevin Smith and Rob David and episode writer Tim Sheridan and featuring art by Mindy Lee (Crimson Lotus).

Following the vicious Orlax attack on King Randor, He-Man learns the creature is linked to the origin of the sword of power and also to his nemesis Skeletor who finally finds himself on the cusp of realizing his dream of capturing Grayskull's secrets!

o The official prequel to the upcoming Netflix show!
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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DYNAMITE
KISS PHANTOM OBSESSION #1 CVR A LEE
(W) Ian Edginton (A) Celor (CA) Jae Lee
KISS Comics are back! Dynamite Proudly presents the best, because you wanted the best... KISS in "Phantom Obsession"!

Darius Cho is the richest man in existence and the most reclusive. To many, he's a ghost, a phantom... whilst other believe he doesn't exist and is actually a front for a maze of companies and consortiums. Truth is, he does exist and he's a KISS fan! KISS are hired by Cho to play a private party and from there, Cho's obsession takes center stage and it's the fight of the band's life!

Featuring the most metal of heavy metal covers by super star artist Jae Lee, Stuart Sayger, Tim Seeley, series artist Celor and a special photo cover featuring the one-and-only legends of Rock and/or Roll - KISS!

Ian Edginton is a British comic book writer, known for his work on such titles as X-Force, Scarlet Traces, H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds and Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast. Celal Koc aka Celor is based in Ankara, Turkey. He worked as an animator for several years before working as sequential artist for Action Lab Entertainment (2016). An incredible talent with a dynamic and striking style, artist Jae Lee has worked for every major publisher drawing every major character and team! Hack/Slash: Resurrection (2017) from Image Comics and then Hack/Slash vs Chaos! (2018) from Dynamite. They all rock and roll all night and party every day.
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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AFTERSHOCK COMICS
CAMPISI #1 CVR A GALAN
(W) James Patrick (A) Marco Locati (CA) Fran Galan
Sonny Campisi is a small-time fixer for the mob-controlled neighborhood of Green Village. If you don't pay your gambling debt, he'll come and collect. If you get a little rough with one of "the girls," he gets a little rough with you. But when a dragon flies into town and Sonny is the one who's tasked with getting rid of it, it's a problem unlike any he's ever faced, and a chain of events begins that will affect everyone who lives in that neighborhood. Especially Sonny.  

A new comic by James Patrick, the writer of KAIJU SCORE, and breakout artist Marco Locati, CAMPISI is a genre-mashing comedy-thriller that plays like one part Get Shorty, one-part Dragonslayer, and all parts absurdly wonderful!

Each issue of CAMPISI features 24 pages of story and art with a cardstock cover!
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $4.99
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Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks

MARVEL COMICS
(USE NOV228284) X-MEN BY JONATHAN HICKMAN TP VOL 03
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Phil Noto, More (CA) Leinil Francis Yu
One era ends and a new one begins as Jonathan Hickman's acclaimed run enters the Reign of X! In the wake of the Earth-shattering events of X OF SWORDS, the Captain Commander of Krakoa makes a fateful decision that will affect all the island-nation's residents! And when the Shi'ar Empire asks the X-Men for help, Cyclops, Storm and Marvel Girl answer the call! Elsewhere, the door to the Vault swings open at last. But time moves differently inside the Vault - and for the beings who emerge, it's been a very, very long time since they entered! And Krakoa's future is at stake when one of mutantkind's greatest threats re-emerges: Nimrod is online! Then, it's time for the Hellfire Gala - and a changing of the guard, as Krakoa's very first team of elected X-Men debuts! Collecting X-MEN (2019) #16-20.
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $15.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS Page #94

AFTERSHOCK COMICS
RAINBOW BRIDGE GN
(W) Steve Orlando, Steve Foxe (A/CA) Valentina Brancati
What if you got one last adventure with your best friend?
Andy and Rocket grew up together, with Rocket serving as Andy's guardian through every one of childhood's ups and downs. So, when Rocket passes away right before Andy's 14th birthday, he's rudderless. He can't imagine making the transition to high school without Rocket at his side. The day before school starts, when Andy is at his lowest, he visits Rocket's grave and unexpect-edly summons the RAINBOW BRIDGE, a gateway to a fantasy world where pets discover their afterlife. But there's a dark shadow to this paradise, and without Andy's help, Rocket's eternity may be grim...
The first graphic novel from AfterShock's new YA imprint, Seismic Press, RAINBOW BRIDGE was con-ceived and written by Steve Orlando (PROJECT PATRON, KILL A MAN, Midnighter) and Steve Foxe (Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Grumpy Cat) with art by Valentina Brancati (Les Ravencroft, Ghost Writer).  Published in the category standard size of 6.5" x 9.5", this 120-page OGN will resonate with anyone who has ever had to say goodbye to a beloved pet - or who has greeted growing up with nervousness and anxiety.
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $16.99
PREVIEWS Page #228

ONI PRESS INC.
JONNA AND UNPOSSIBLE MONSTERS TP VOL 01
(W) Chris Samnee, Laura Samnee (A) Chris Samnee
Rainbow has been looking for her younger sister, Jonna, for over a year-since the monsters appeared and the world began to dry up. Going from settlement to settlement, Rainbow asks every survivor she meets: Have you seen my sister?
Then, one day, Jonna's spotted out in the wild: filthy, but very much alive-and strong. Strong enough to knock back a towering monster with one punch. All this time, she's been surviving. On her own. Without Rainbow. Without anyone.
But there are more dangers in the world than monsters, and when the two sisters reunite, they'll discover the secrets of this new and terrifying world firsthand.
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $12.99
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VIZ LLC
(USE SEP239578) POKEMON SWORD & SHIELD GN VOL 01
(W) Hidenori Kusaka (A/CA) Satoshi Yamamoto
Excitable Casey and easygoing Henry share a dream of participating in gym battles. For Casey it's a chance to become reunited with her missing Pokémon. For Henry, it's a chance to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.
For all ages.
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $4.99
PREVIEWS Page #393

VIZ LLC
PERSONA 5 GN VOL 07
(W) Hisato Murasaki (A) Hisato Murasaki
The Phantom Thieves are celebrating successfully reforming mob boss Kaneshiro when they are suddenly called out by the international hacker group "Medjed"! Caught off guard, Akira is further confused when he receives a mysterious message from a person claiming to know Medjed, who offers the Phantom Thieves a special deal to help them out with their predicament...
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $9.99
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Toys & Merchandise

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
NBX SELECT SERIES 10 FIGURE ASST
A Diamond Select Toys release! This is Halloween! Some of Halloween Town's creepiest citizens come out of the woodwork for this series of Nightmare Before Christmas Select action figures! Mr. Hyde with Corpse Dad, Corpse Mom with Duck Gift, and Mrs. Claus with Choir Elf each feature multiple points of articulation and include various scary and/or festive accessories. They each come packaged in Select action figure packaging, with side panel artwork for shelf reference. Designed by Eamon O'Donoghue, sculpted by Cortes Studios.
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $179.94
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MEZCO TOYS
ONE-12 COLLECTIVE MARVEL THANOS AF
From Mezco Toys. Feared by the mightiest heroes across the cosmos, Thanos is plagued with saving the universe from itself. The One:12 Collective Thanos features a body with over 32 points of articulation and is outfitted in a battle suit with reinforced chest and shoulder armor! He includes three head portraits depicting varying degrees of the warlord's grimace and stands approximately 8" tall. The Mad Titan wields the power of all six infinity stones, which shine brightly via a light-up function within his included infinity gauntlet! He also includes a Cosmic Cube, six interchangeable hands, and a One:12 Collective display base with logo and adjustable display post for easy posing!
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $155.00

KAIYODO
AMAZING YAMAGUCHI NO 15 EX-2 HARLEY QUINN AF AMIAMI VER
From Kaiyodo. DC Comics' legendary Harley Quinn smashes back into Kaiyodo's Amazing Yamaguchi action figure lineup in an all new color scheme! An upgraded joint system and an incredible 46 points of articulation makes it possible for her to get into just about any pose you can think of! Harley includes interchangeable hands, a baseball bat, Eye Pick, Mallet, roller skates, and a word bubble effects piece!
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $124.99

GOOD SMILE COMPANY
FANTASIA MICKEY MOUSE NENDOROID AF
From Good Smile Company. From Fantasia comes a Nendoroid of Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice! He comes with both a smiling face plate and a face plate from when he was scolded by the Sorcerer. Additionally, 3 different kinds of interchangeable eye parts are included for subtly changing his expressions! He comes with a broom and two buckets as optional parts, along with a special base made in the image of a scene from the animation.
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $69.99

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