After the relative quiet of last week there is a plethora of new release for the first new comic book day of April. There are 15 new series starting and quite an exciting collection of them from all publishers.
Marvel unleash the new Black Panther series, Mark Millar's latest series Empress and Poe Dameron gets his own ongoing series.
DC release the long awaited Justice League Darkseid War Special and a Harley Quinn April Special.
Aftershock's latest release Rough Riders is released at the tempting price of £1.75 and Dark Horse has a Lobster Johnson 1-shot plus Mike Mignola's new Baltimore series.
New starts just below and all the week's releases below that :)
(we also have some exciting news for those of you waiting for Doctor Strange #2!)
NEW SERIES AND ONE-SHOTS
BALTIMORE EMPTY GRAVES #1 (OF 5)
Publisher: DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden (A) Peter Bergting (CA) Ben Stenbeck
With no bodies to bury, Baltimore lays to rest the memories of good friends, while the strange worshippers of the Red King make use of the corpses of his fallen allies.
BLACK PANTHER #1 (BRIAN STELFREEZE REGULAR COVER)
BLACK PANTHER #1 (SKOTTIE YOUNG VARIANT COVER)
Publisher: MARVEL COMICS
(W) Ta-Nehisi Coates (A/CA) Brian Stelfreeze
A new era for the Black Panther starts here!
Written by MacArthur Genius and National Book Award winner TA-NEHISI COATES (Between the World and Me) and illustrated by living legend BRIAN STELFREEZE, "A Nation Under Our Feet" is a story about dramatic upheaval in Wakanda and the Black Panther's struggle to do right by his people as their ruler. The indomitable will of Wakanda -- the famed African nation known for its vast wealth, advanced technology and warrior traditions -- has long been reflected in the will of its monarchs, the Black Panthers. But now the current Black Panther, T'Challa, finds that will tested by a superhuman terrorist group called The People that has sparked a violent uprising among the citizens of Wakanda. T'Challa knows the country must change to survive -- the question is, will the Black Panther survive the change?
BLOODLINES #1 (V. KENNETH MARION REGULAR COVER)
Publisher: DC COMICS
(W) J. T. Krul (A/CA) V Kenneth Marion
When a meteor crashes to Earth, bringing with it an unspeakable alien presence that terrorizes a nearby small town, the lucky ones die first. As for the rest, they find themselves locked in a hellish struggle for control of their bodies and their minds. This isn't just an invasion. It's an infestation. What would you do if the greatest threat to humanity was hidden away inside you?
Award-winning writer J.T. Krul (Teen Titans, Green Arrow, Jirni) and superstar-in-the-making V. Ken Marion (All New Soulfire, Jirni) bring you their dark and horrifying science-fiction epic about tortured souls who are cursed to a fate worse than death...much worse.
DARKNESS HOPE #1 (ONE SHOT)
Publisher: IMAGE COMICS
(W) Charlie Harmon (A) D.P. Dwyer (CA) Linda Sejic
TALENT-HUNT WINNING CREATIVE TEAM!
In the future, Hope Estacado is a crusading science reporter and her father Jackie, the "World's Greatest Hero," has retired to the suburbs to live out his golden years in quiet contemplation. Hope's about to make a discovery that will shake her to her core-a discovery that will have dark ramifications for the entire human race-and Jackie might be the only one who can help.
EMPRESS #1 (OF 7) (STUART IMMONEN REGULAR COVER)
EMPRESS #1 (OF 7) (SKOTTIE YOUNG VARIANT COVER)
Publisher: MARVEL COMICS
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Stuart Immonen
Imagine you're married to the worst bad guy from your favourite sci-fi movie. An alien dictator feared throughout the universe, who will kill you if you leave -- but you need to escape for the sake of your three children. All you have are your wits, your bodyguard, and three guns. Welcome to EMPRESS, your new favourite comic.
FIX #1
Publisher: IMAGE COMICS
(W) Nick Spencer (A/CA) Steve Lieber
A story of the crooked cops, scheming mobsters, and corrupt politicians that run things-and the sex toy that can bring them all down. Oh, and the hero is a drug-sniffing beagle named Pretzels. Bad people do bad things to each other in this frenetic, outrageous, sometimes off-putting new caper! If you liked classic crime comics like CRIMINAL and 100 Bullets we apologize in advance for letting you down!
GOLD KEY ALLIANCE #1 (OF 5) (COVER A FELIPE MASSAFERA)
Publisher: D. E.
(W) Phil Hester (A) Brent Peeples (CA) Felipe Massafera
Turok, Dinosaur Hunter. Magnus, Robot Fighter. Solar, Man of the Atom. The Mighty Samson. The legendary heroes whose adventures have thrilled comic book readers for over half a century are back, only this time they all share the same time and the same world - ours! In this breakneck first issue, each warrior wrestles with the perils of the twenty-first century, but a greater evil is approaching, one that will unify the legendary champions in a struggle that will change each forever. Join Eisner-nominated writer Phil Hester (Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, The Bionic Man) and rising star artist Brent Peeples (Last of the Greats, Legenderry: Green Hornet) for the latest and greatest chapter in the Gold Key saga.
GRIZZLY SHARK #1
Publisher: IMAGE COMICS
(W/A/CA) Ryan Ottley
The sold out, cult hit black-and-white issue is back, now in full color! Followed by all-new issues that continue the bloody adventures of the world's most feared animal, the Grizzly Shark!
HARLEY QUINN AND THE SUICIDE SQUAD APRIL FOOL'S SPECIAL #1 (JIM LEE & SCOTT WILLIAMS REGULAR COVER)
HARLEY QUINN AND THE SUICIDE SQUAD APRIL FOOL'S SPECIAL #1 (SEAN CHEEKS GALLOWAY VARIANT COVER)
Publisher: DC COMICS
(W) Rob Williams (A) Jim Lee, Scott Williams
Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, M.D., welcomes you to Evil Anonymous, the support group for super villains in need; where no problem is too insane or homicidal, and where discretion is assured as only a clown princess of crime can-which is to say, not at all. But when Harley Quinn starts using her patients' own evil schemes against them, it turns out that a much bigger, far more dangerous, and truly life-altering joke is being played on her.
JUSTICE LEAGUE DARKSEID WAR SPECIAL #1 (JASON FABOK REGULAR COVER)
Publisher: DC COMICS
(W) Geoff Johns (A) Oscar Jimenez & Various (CA) Jason Fabok
The massive "Darkseid War" epic continues to set the stages for the future of the DC Universe as we reveal the secrets behind its newest major player: Darkseid's daughter, Grail! And if the Justice League is not careful, the spoils of war will all end up with her! See the truth behind Grail's role in this war and the future of the DC Universe as she tears her way across it. Don't miss this extra-sized special offered at the regular price.
Plus, world-renowned visualist Kim Jung Gi puts his stamp on the DC Universe with a wall-to-wall-to-wall action triptych featuring the Big Three!
LOBSTER JOHNSON THE FORGOTTEN MAN #1 (ONE SHOT)
Publisher: DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Mike Mignola, John Arcudi (A) Peter Snejbjerg (CA) Tonci Zonjic
After a transient goes missing, Lobster Johnson is called in to investigate a priest who practices more than just religion. What he's got cooking in his stew pot is nothing compared to what he has hiding in the sewers below . . .
MIGHTY ZODIAC #1 (OF 6) (COVER A GURIHIRU)
Publisher: ONI PRESS INC.
(W) J. Torres (A/CA) Corin Howell
When the Blue Dragon dies, six stars fall out of the night sky! Ailing Master Long, leader of the Mighty Zodiac, orders his warriors to gather the stars, lest they fall into the hands of the malevolent Moon Rabbit Army. With the stars, the Mighty Zodiac may yet revive their master, rescue their world, and restore the light. Without the stars, the darkness threatens to divide the tribes and destroy Gaya...
ROUGH RIDERS #1 (COVER A PAT OLLIFFE), ONLY £1.75!
Publisher: AFTERSHOCK COMICS
(W) Adam Glass (A) Pat Oliffe (CA) Pat Olliffe
Led by a young Theodore Roosevelt, a motley crew of soon-to-be American legends must work together to solve a mystery that threatens all of existence. Harry Houdini - street magician and master of misdirection. Annie Oakley - a washed-up entertainer, eager for a chance to prove herself in a real war. Jack Johnson - an undefeated brawler and the son of ex-slaves, determined to get his shot at the heavyweight championship... When a terrifying alien technology destroys the USS Maine, these unlikely allies set sail for bloody Cuba, into the heart of a brewing conflict, to wage a shadow war against the greatest threat mankind has ever known. Before they were famous, they were... ROUGH RIDERS.
SPIDER-WOMEN ALPHA #1 (YASMINE PUTRI REGULAR COVER)
Publisher: MARVEL COMICS
(W) Various (A) Vanessa R. Del Rey (CA) Yasmine Putri
SPIDER-WOMEN PART 1!
The Spider-Event of 2016 is here, bringing SPIDER-GWEN, SILK and SPIDER-WOMAN together for a story toobig for any one of their books! Spider-Woman is taking a mentor-role with Silk and Spider-Gwen, and the three spider-heroes take a brunch break on Gwen's Earth-65. But when the nefarious spy organization S.I.L.K. and their leader (Earth-65's Cindy Moon) notice the interdimensional interlopers, all of Jessica Drew's plans go wrong.
STAR WARS POE DAMERON #1 (PHIL NOTO REGULAR COVER)
Publisher: MARVEL COMICS
(W) Charles Soule, Chris Eliopoulos (A/CA) Phil Noto
AN ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES SPINNING OUT OF STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS!
Poe Dameron, former Republic flyer turned Resistance fighter, is the best pilot in the galaxy. Hand-picked for the resistance by General Leia Organa to lead a squadron on a top secret and vital mission...Poe sets off investigating sites of historical importance to the Force. Revealing backstory leading directly into the holidays' greatest adventure, follow Poe and his X-Wing squadron on covert missions against the First Order brought to you by writer Charles Soule (Star Wars: Lando, Daredevil) and artist Phil Noto (Star Wars: Chewbacca, Black Widow)!
This Week's Other Releases:
2000 AD PROG #1975
ARCHIE #7 (COVER A VERONICA FISH)
ASSASSIN'S CREED #7 (COVER A CHRIS THORNLEY)
BATGIRL #50 (BABS TARR REGULAR COVER)
BATGIRL #50 (KEVIN NOWLAN POLYBAG VARIANT COVER)
BATMAN BEYOND #11
BLACK WIDOW #2 (CHRIS SAMNEE REGULAR COVER)
CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS #7 (PACO MEDINA REGULAR COVER)
DEADPOOL #9 (MIKE ALLRED REGULAR COVER)
DEUS EX #2 (COVER A MICHEL CHASSAGNE)
DREAMING EAGLES #4 (OF 6)
GREEN ARROW #51 (JOHN ROMITA JR. & SCOTT HANNA VARIANT COVER)
GREEN ARROW #51 (PATRICK ZIRCHER REGULAR COVER)
GREEN LANTERN #51 (JOHN ROMITA JR. & KLAUS JANSON VARIANT COVER)
GREEN LANTERN #51 (RAFAEL SANDOVAL & JORDI TARRAGONA REGULAR COVER)
INFINITY ENTITY #4 (OF 4) (ALAN DAVIS REGULAR COVER)
INJUSTICE GODS AMONG US YEAR FIVE #7
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #8 ROAD TO CIVIL WAR 2
LOONEY TUNES #230
MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS ASSEMBLE CIVIL WAR #2
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #2 (COVER A JAMAL CAMPBELL)
MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDS FOREVER #27 (COVER A TONY FLEECS)
NEW AVENGERS #9 AVENGERS STANDOFF
OLD MAN LOGAN #4 (ANDREA SORRENTINO REGULAR COVER)
PREDATOR LIFE AND DEATH #2 (OF 4)
PROPHET EARTH WAR #3 (OF 6)
PROVIDENCE #8 (OF 12) (JACEN BURROWS DREAMSCAPE WRAPAROUND COVER)
SCARLET WITCH #5
SHERIFF OF BABYLON #5 (OF 12)
SPIDER-MAN #3 (SARA PICHELLI REGULAR COVER)
SPIDER-MAN 2099 #9
SUPERMAN #51 (JOHN ROMITA JR. & DANNY MIKI VARIANT COVER)
SUPERMAN #51 (JOHN ROMITA JR. & KLAUS JANSON REGULAR COVER)
SUPERMAN THE COMING OF THE SUPERMEN #3 (OF 6)
SWAMP THING #4 (OF 6)
UNCANNY AVENGERS #8 AVENGERS STANDOFF (RYAN STEGMAN REGULAR COVER)
UNCANNY X-MEN #6 APOCALYPSE WARS (GREG LAND REGULAR COVER)
UNFOLLOW #6
VAMPIRELLA VOLUME 3 #2 (COVER A CHRISSIE ZULLO)
VAMPIRELLA VOLUME 3 #2 (COVER B SERGIO DAVILA)
WALKING DEAD #153
WICKED + THE DIVINE #18 (COVER A JAMIE MCKELVIE & MATTHEW WILSON)
WICKED + THE DIVINE #18 (COVER B JAMIE MCKELVIE & MATTHEW WILSON)