IMAGE COMICS FOR FEBRUARY
HIT-GIRL SEASON TWO #1 
Written by Kevin Smith, art Pernille Orum, covers by Francesco Francavilla, Amanda Conner
New story arc! « The Silent Ear, » Part One. Our favorite adolescent assassin tears Tinsel Town a new one when she realizes her life’s being dramatized for the silver screen. Hit-Girl storms sets, wages war on fat-cat movie bosses, and lures old enemies out of hiding in this Californian bloodbath.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
SHARKEY BOUNTY HUNTER #1 
Written by Mark Millar, art and covers by Simone Bianchi, Matteo Scalera, Ozgur Yildirim, Karl Kerschl.
Set in a brilliant new sci-fi universe, Sharkey is a blue-collar bounty hunter who tracks criminals across the galaxy in his converted, rocket-powered ice-cream truck. Aided and abetted by his ten-year-old partner, he’s out for the biggest bounty of his career.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
BULLY WARS VOL. 1 
Written by Skottie Young, art and cover by Aaron Conley
Book one of the hilarious all-ages series! Rufus has been the biggest bully in Rottenville since kindergarten, but everything changed on the first day of high school. Suddenly going from bully to bullied, he’s forced to make a shaky pact with his favorite geeks, Spencer and his twin sibling besties Edith and Ernie, to survive the Hunger Games-like contest known as the Bully Wars-where the winner will rule the school! Collects Bully Wars #1-5.
$12.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
BURNOUTS 
Written by Dennis Culver, art by Geoffo, Chris Burnham.
A group of teenagers must fight off an attack on their town by a secret alien invasion to save their friends and families… but they can only see the aliens if they’re completely wasted! The Burnouts are saving the world one puff at a time! Collects Burnouts #1-5.
$16.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
COLD SPOTS 
Written by Cullen Bunn, art and cover by Mark Torres.
Spine-tingling horror, psychological fright, the undead, and the bitter cold of a supernatural winter come together in this tale of mounting dread. Ten years ago, Dan Kerr turned his back on his wife and unborn daughter. Now, both mother and child have gone missing, and Dan will have to pull out all the stops to bring them home. Because ghosts stir when Dan’s estranged daughter is near, and as the dead grow restless, the cold deepens… Collects Cold Spots #1-5.
$16.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
HIGH CRIMES 
Written by Christopher Sebela, art and cover by Ibrahim Moustafa.
Zan Jensen is on the run from her past. For now, she works as a climbing guide for rich tourists in Kathmandu. And on the side, she and her partner Haskell moonlight as high-altitude graverobbers, extorting money from the families of the many dead bodies that litter the peaks of the Himalayas. But when a body shows up at the summit of Mount Everest with a jackpot of state secrets embedded in its skin, they’re put in the crosshairs of a government agency bent on recovering the body-and eliminating any witnesses.
$19.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
HIT GIRL VOL. 3: IN ROME 
Written by Rafael Scavone, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque.
Hit Girl’s in Rome. Mindy’s racing around the Italian city in hot pursuit of a cargo thief. When she finally gets hold of the stolen package-a bejeweled human skull-she uncovers a macabre story that leads her deep into the dark, criminal underbelly of Rome. Collects Hit-Girl #9-12.
$14.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
THE LAST SIEGE 
Written by Landry Quinn Walker, art and cover by Justin Greenwood.
One castle stands alone against the might of a brutal warlord. For those caught within, it is not a question of survival, but rather hope for a good death. Game of Thrones warfare meets Spaghetti Western storytelling in this epic medieval saga. Collects The Last Siege #1-8.
$19.99, in stores on March 6.
LEVIATHAN VOL. 1 
Written by John Layman, art and cover by Nick Pittara, Michael Garland.
Poor ol’ Ryan DeLuca didn’t buy enough beer for his party. While he was out on a beer run, his idiot buddies busted out some mystical arcana and performed a demonic summoning ceremony. And this ceremony didn’t just unleash a giant monster from hell-it also set off a domino effect of destruction, chaos, and madness, unleashing dinosaurs and demons, scientific perversions and unholy abominations, radioactive mutants and giant mechs. Buckle up! Collects Leviathan #1-5.
$16.99, in stores on March 13.
MAN-EATERS VOL. 1 
Written by Chelsea Cain, art by Kate Niemczyk, cover by Lia Miternique.
Adolescent girls can be real monsters. Maude is twelve-which is just about that age when some girls turn into flesh-eating wildcats. As her detective dad investigates a series of strange mauling attacks, Maude begins to worry that she might be the killer. From the creative team that brought you the groundbreaking Eisner-nominated series Mockingbird, this trade paperback collects the first story arc of the unconventional coming-of-age tale-including the informative survival handbook, « Cat Fight! A Boys’ Guide To Dangerous Cats » and all-new never-before-published extras! Collects Man-Eaters #1-4.
$12.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
REALM #11 
Written by Seth Peck, art by Jeremy Haun, covers by Jeremy Haun, Rafael Albuquerque, Nick Filardi.
New story arc! The Red Mother and her « children » search for Will, and an old friend returns.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
THE WEATHERMAN VOL. 1 
Written by Jody LeHeup, art and cover by Nathan Fox.
The future’s only hope… has a zero percent chance. Nathan Bright had it all: an awesome girlfriend, a kickass dog, and a job as the #1 weatherman on terraformed Mars. But when he’s accused of carrying out the worst terrorist attack in human history-an event that wiped out nearly the entire population of Earth-Nathan becomes the target of a manhunt that spans the galaxy. But is Nathan truly responsible for such a horrific crime? And why can’t he remember? Confused, terrified, and totally unprepared for life on the run, Nathan’s fate lies in the hands of Amanda Cross, the disavowed government agent assigned to his case. Together the unlikely duo will have to rely on each other as they battle their way through the solar system in search of the truth, and the key to stopping a second extinction-level attack. A full-throttle, wide-screen, science fiction epic about the damage we do in the name of justice and what it truly means to be redeemed… you don’t want to miss The Weatherman! Collects The Weatherman #1-6.
$17.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
AUNTIE AGATHA’S HOME FOR WAYWARD RABBITS #4 
Written by Keith Giggen, art and cover by Benjamin Ronan.
Loomis the Mouse devises the ultimate booby trap to get rid of his feline enemies, but Sawyer has other plans for Loomis’ contraption - to spring this mouse trap on Naomi and Raquel.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
BIRTHRIGHT VOL. 7 
Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas.
As the search for Brennan and Kallista begins, Mikey still has much to atone for. In the wake of the previous volume’s events, can he become Earth’s greatest protector, or have his actions already doomed his new quest? Collects Birthright #31-35.
$14.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
BITTER ROOT #4 
Written by David Walker, Chuck Brown, art and cover by Sanford Greene, covers by David Mack, Kevin Nowlan, Natacha Bustos.
The Sangerye family has fought evil for decades, but they’ve never faced anything like this. And while two family members have returned home, one may be lost forever as Hell comes to Harlem.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
BLACK SCIENCE #41 
Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Matteo Scalera, cover by Kim Jung Gi.
« No Authority But Yourself, » Part Three (of Four): The chaos of the Eververse has been brought to heel. But is a world of perfect order any less nightmarish? The penultimate issue of Black Science!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 6.
BLACKBIRD #5 
Written by Sam Humphries, art and cover by Jen Bartel, cover by Jenny Frison.
After taking out her anger on the Paragon cabals in a big way, there’s nowhere in Los Angeles’ four magical territories that Nina can hide. Good thing she’s done hiding. It’s time to throw down.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
CEMETERY BEACH #6 
Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Jason Howard
Mantle, the final ringwork of the colony, has its own terrible secrets, and Mike finally gets a good long look at the horror of one man’s nightmarish personal utopia. And Grace realizes they might not make it out.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
CRIMINAL #2 
Written by Ed Brubaker, art and cover by Sean Phillips, Jacob Phillips.
« The Longest Weekend »: Archie Lewis was the artist’s artist in his heyday, although that’s not what he’s famous for. He’s famous for being a nightmare to work with-and dangerous. So when an old assistant is forced to chaperone his one-time mentor to receive his lifetime achievement award, well… let’s just say things don’t go well. As always, Criminal contains back page art and articles only found in the single issues.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
CYBER FORCE #11 
Written by Bryan Hill, Matt Hawkins, art by Atilio Rojo, cover by Raffaele Ienco
As the members of Cyber Force put aside their differences and learn to use their strengths to combat their personal demons, they’re forced to choose between serving the master that created them or being independent-and thus becoming targets of the world.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
DEADLY CLASS #38 
Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Wesley Craig, Jordan Boyd, cover by John McCrea.
« Never Go Back, » Part Three (of Five): Marcus and Maria return to Kings Dominion and face the rot that festers in its halls.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
DEATH OR GLORY #7 
Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Bengal, cover by Lewis LaRosa.
A pit stop on the road to saving her father’s life may be Glory’s one-way street to the grave.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
DIE #3 
Written by Kieron Gillen, art and cover by Stephanie Hans, cover by Jen Bartel.
« Fantasy Heartbreaker, » Part Three: One of the saddest comics in Kieron’s career. One of Stephanie’s prettiest. Clayton’s lettering, of course, remains impeccable.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
ERRAND BOYS #5 
Written by D.J. Kirkbride, art and cover by Nikos Koutsis.
Mini-series finale! Jace has racked up a lot of debt, so there’s no time to recover from prison. Luckily, Tawnk’s convinced Bear to give them a « nice » errand. Oh, it’s still dangerous, in barely charted space inhabited by crystalline beings and metal-eating manatees. And, yeah, it’s super illegal. Let’s hope the brothers survive their final issue!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
EVOLUTION #14 
Written by James Asmus, Joseph Keatinge, Christopher Sebela, Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Joe Infurnari, Jordan Boyd.
As mysterious forces converge on Los Angeles, the distance between Claire and her evolved partner Rochelle widens. Meanwhile, Abe indoctrinates his son in the murderous ways of the family business.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
EXORSISTERS #5 
Written by Ian Boothby, art and cover by Gisele Lagace, Pete Pantazis, cover by Moritat.
The ultimate darkness pays the Harrow sisters a visit, and they learn that there are much worse places to end up in than Hell.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
FREEZE #3 
Written by Dan Wickline, art and cover by Phil Sevy
The new society begins to splinter into various factions as more of the frozen vanish-and more mutilated bodies are found.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
GASOLINA #15 
Written by Sean Mackiewicz, art and cover by Niko Walter, Mat Lopes.
War explodes across Veracruz, turning good cops into vigilantes-and turning husband against wife. Also, what exactly is going on in the good ol’ United States?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
GIDEON FALLS #11 
Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Andrea Sorrentino, cover by Mico Suayan.
End of story arc. « Original Sins, » conclusion: In this pulse-pounding conclusion to « Season Two » of the hottest supernatural horror story in comics, it’s a surreal nightmare as Father Fred and Norton finally come face-to-face.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
GUNNING FOR HITS #2 
Written by Jeff Rougvie, art and cover by Moritat
Against his boss’s wishes, Martin jumps at a chance to make a comeback album with his favorite classic rock legend. But an unwelcome figure from his violent past is about to resurface… Introducing Melch and his amazing rat trap! Plus: don’t miss this issue’s background feature and Spotify playlist.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
HARDCORE #3 
Written by Andy Diggle, art by Alessandro Vitti, Adriano Lucas, cover by Dan Panosian.
The Hardcore facility has fallen into the hands of terrorists, and Agent Drake is the only one who can take it back. Too bad he’s trapped in the body of an enemy of the state, his own government has turned against him… and a Russian nuke is missing.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
ICE CREAM MAN #10 
Written by W. Maxwell Prince, art and cover by Martin Morazzo, Chris O’Halloran, cover by Juan Ferreyra.
« Hopscotch Melanger, » Part Two: En este cap tulo, no existen las fronteras. El mundo esta lleno de amor, pero el amor es peligroso.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
JOOK JOINT #4 
Written by Tee Franklin, art and cover by Alitha Martinez
Mahalia makes a house call. Meanwhile, Heloise must deal with the consequences of her revenge-seeking.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
KICK-ASS #12 
Written by Steve Niles, art and cover by Marcelo Frusin, covers by Andre Araujo, John Romita Jr…
End of story arc! It’s time. This arc’s bloody climax sees Kick-Ass face off against Violencia-the monster who’s trained for months to destroy her. Patience takes a ferocious last stand against Santos and his gangs.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb.6.
MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #15 
Written, art and covers by Matt Wagner.
Series finale! This is it: the grand finale that’s 35 years in the making!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
MAN-EATERS #6 
Written by Chelsea Cain, art by Kate Niemczyk, cover by Lia Miternique.
« Indelible in the Hippocampus »: Maude’s plan to disrupt the Patriarchy is temporarily thwarted. But everything will be okay in the end. We promise.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
MIDDLEWEST #11 
Written by Skottie Young, art by Jorge Corona, cover by Mike Huddleston.
Abel and the fox have wandered into a small-town carnival where they should be able to find the healer they seek. While they search, Fox teaches Abel that survival sometimes means bending the rules a bit.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
MONSTRESS #20 
Written by Marjorie M. Liu, art and cover by Sana Takeda.
As Kippa descends into the darkness, she confronts the most ancient of foes…
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
MURDER FALCON #5 
Written by Daniel Warren Johnson, art and cover by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer.
Magnum Khaos has rocked the Earth, shaking Jake and Brooticus to their core-but don’t despair! A new band rises in Iceland, unleashing the blackest of metal to turn the tide.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
OBLIVION SONG #12 
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Lorenzo De Felici
End of story arc! In this extra-sized conclusion to the monumental second arc, Nathan has reached the end of the road-and there’s no turning back. You’ll never guess where we go from here!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
OLIVER #2 
Written by Gary Whitta, art and cover by Darick Robertson
Oliver learns a devastating, life-changing truth about his origins-and puts his entire adoptive community in danger when he rebels against the oppressive regime that rules over it.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
OUTCAST #39 
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Paul Azaceta, Elizabeth Breitweiser.
« Infiltration »: There is evil among us… and it’s too powerful for the walls to keep out.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
OUTER DARKNESS #4 
Written by John Layman, art and cover by Afu Chan.
We learn the sad tale of Chief Navigator Elox. What secret in his past might doom the crew of The Charon, and why does he hate everyone so much?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
OUTPOST ZERO #7 
Written by Sean McKeever, art and cover by Alexandre Tefenkgi, Jean-Francois Beaulieu.
Before he died, Steven told Sam and Alea to « follow it down. » But he didn’t tell them what they would find at the bottom of the Outpost…
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
PRODIGY #3 
Written by Mark Millar, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque, cover by John Cassaday.
Crane’s quest takes him across the Himalayas and into a sunken temple in the Indian Ocean, where he battles pirates and great white sharks to find clues about the missing scroll. But the evil lying in wait is getting stronger.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
REDLANDS #11 
Written, art and cover by Jordie Bellaire, Vanessa R. Del Rey.
Redbrandt conspires with an old friend of the witches to end their rule over Redlands. Meanwhile, Nancy must decide between living and letting go.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
REDNECK VOL. 3 
Written by Donny Cates, art and cover by Lisandro Estherren, Dee Cunniffe
With life at its absolute lowest for the Bowman family, they’re forced to turn to a clan Bartlett had hoped to avoid for the rest of his very long life. Why? Because it’s led by his ex, July… Collects Redneck #13-18.
$16.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
ROSE #17 
Written by Meredith Finch, art and cover by Ig Guara, covers by Jon Lam, Pete Katz, Jeff Shultz.
Series finale! It all comes down to this! The future of Ttereve hangs in the balance. The epic final showdown between noble Guardian and evil queen.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
SAVAGE DRAGON #243 
Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.
Amy Dragon’s first solo adventure.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
SELF MADE #3 
Written by Matt Groom, art and cover by Eduardo Ferigato, Marcello Costa.
« The Sport Of Ghost Kings »: With the walls closing in on them, Amala and her creator must set aside their differences - because a vengeful Brycemere is coming for them, with a horde of cybernetic zombies at his back.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
SKYWARD VOL. 2: HERE THERE BE DRAGONFLIES 
Written by Joe Henderson, art and cover by Lee Garbett, Antonio Fabela.
Now that she’s a fugitive, Willa leaves Chicago and goes on the run. But when she takes refuge with some low-G farmers, she stumbles across a plot to attack the city. Oh, and on top of all that: giant, man-eating bugs! Maybe we should have led with that. Collects Skyward #6-10.
$16.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
SPAWN #294 
Written by Todd McFarlane, art by Jason Shawn Alexander, cover by Francesco Mattina.
THE CLOWN TRANSFORMS… into the all-new Clown/Violator!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
SPAWN KILLS EVERYONE, TOO #3 
Written and cover by Todd McFarlane, art by Will Robson.
If you thought issues one and two had a lot of blood and guts… Wait 'til you see issue three! More cuteness and more killings… What could be better?!?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
THIEF OF THEIVES VOL. 7 
Written by Brett Lewis, art and cover by Shawn Martinbrough, Adriano Lucas.
Conrad Paulson is dead-or is he? What does a notorious Russian prison have to do with the master thief known as Redmond? Collects Thief of Thieves #38-43.
$16.99, in stores on Feb. 27.
UNNATURAL #7 
Written, art and cover by Mirka Andolfo, cover by Stjepan Sejic.
Leslie is on the run again, and this time she’ll have to fight for her life. Get ready for betrayal, non-stop action, and an unexpected turn of events in an issue packed with jaw-dropping revelations and Mirka Andolfo’s sexy art aplenty!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
VINDICATION #2 
Written by Md Marie, art by Carlos Miko, Dema Jr., cover by Linda Sejic
After Turn’s release, a murder occurs-and it’s almost identical to the one he was convicted of committing. To protect his job and his reputation, Detective Christopher will have to defy his captain and Internal Affairs in order to prove that Turn Washington is guilty. But was it luck that brought him to the evidence that ties Turn Washington to the new murder scene-or something else?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
THE WALKING DEAD #188 
Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano, Cliff Rathburn, cover by Charlie Adlard.
« Falling Into Place »: It’s time to learn, once and for all… is Princess friend or foe?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 6.
THE WARNING 
Written, art and cover by Edward Laroche.
« The Red Machine »: What happened in the moments before the Invasion? And how will it affect the future of the planet?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 13.
THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #42 
Written by Kieron Gillen, art and cover by Jamie McKelvie, Matthew Wilson, cover by Vanesa del Rey.
« Okay, » Part Three: Just read the synopsis for this issue and gaped. We’re actually going to do all this in an issue? That AND that AND that? Honestly, this last arc really is going for it.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
WITCHBLADE VOL. 2 
Written by Caitlin Kittredge, art and cover by Roberta Ingranata.
Breaking a demon’s stranglehold on New York City was only the beginning for Alex and Team Witchblade. Now, somebody much worse than a demon wants the Artifact-and they’ll do anything to get it. Collects Witchblade #7-12.
$16.99, in stores on Feb. 20.
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