New Comic Book Day 14th July - Shipping Delays :/

New Comic Book Day 14th July - Shipping Delays :/

As of Friday the comics distributor has not received their whole delivery from the US this week - So this list is what we know we are receiving - it's about half of what was expected and we hope to have more items arrive in our delivery on Tuesday. So consider this week's post a provisional list - more items will be added as we get confirmation from the distributor!

Here's a rundown of some of the new books that will be hitting the racks this week, and it's a bumper crop for fans of big books from the big two! Actions Comics 2021 Annual (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Siya Oum) sees the return of Future State's House of El! It's time to head back to tomorrow, as Superman's descendants face a threat from today. This special tale connects to "Warworld Rising" as the actions of Clark Kent in the present reverberate, leaving long-lasting changes...and a deadly threat for the House of El to reckon with. Can Brandon Kent, the Superman of his era, stop the danger from hurting the next generation? Also, for those wanting to know more about Brandon's relationship with Theand'r, the Tamaranean queen, prepare yourself for a little romance as well.

Meanwhile in the Flash 2021 Annual (Jeremy Adams, Fernando Pasarin) the lightning-fast and action-packed "Surge" story line races to its conclusion as Wally West returns to the present day with a new perspective on the past and a reinvigorated desire to take back the mantle of the Flash. With one last hurdle to leap, Wally puts the past behind him, but he'll need to propel himself further and faster than ever before to do it.

Suicide Squad: Their Greatest Shots (Various) is the ultimate graphic novel companion to the high-octane, highly anticipated movie coming in 2021! Featuring everyone's favourite DC antiheroes--from Harley Quinn to Captain Boomerang--this collection is sure to thrill any fan seeking more high-stakes black-ops missions where no one is safe! Ranging from classic adventures by John Ostrander to contemporary tales with art by Jim Lee--all the comics heavy hitters who've shaped the Squad are featured in this collection!

Andi Benton has always been a fighter, and that's never been truer than since she bonded to the Scream symbiote a few months ago. But even after Absolute Carnage and King In Black Andi has never had to fight like this - and, worse still, if she can't save her symbiote from whatever unseen force is affecting it, she might have to do it alone as Extreme Carnage: Scream #1 (Clay McLeod Chapman, Christopher Mooneyham) drops this week.

Loki reborn! When the Asgardian cycle of life begins again after Ragnarok, Thor's brother Loki comes back as...Thor's sister! Loki returns with a sense of purpose, seeking a fresh start to write her story anew. Find out her story in these epic tales; Loki: Mistress of Mischief (J. Michael Straczynski, Olivier Coipel).

She may have started out Savage, but there's no doubt She-Hulk is the Marvel-Verse's most Sensational hero - and these are the adventures that prove it - Marvel-Verse: She Hulk (Various)! Discover how a lifesaving blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner, led to a green-skinned transformation for lawyer Jennifer Walters! As the emerald attorney interviews for a new law firm, Jen meets the legendary Blonde Phantom! While She-Hulk takes on the Mutant Registration Act in court, her arch foe Titania, causes serious disorder! But Jen's most important case of all comes when she's accused of crimes against the space-time continuum - and if she's found guilty, the sentence is complete erasure from reality! Plus: A night at the museum...with Spider-Man!

The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! While testing an experimental spacecraft, scientist Reed Richards, pilot Ben Grimm and siblings Sue and Johnny Storm were bombarded by mysterious cosmic rays. Upon their return to Earth, they found that they'd gained fantastic new abilities! From the boundless imaginations of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, witness Mister Fantastic, the Thing, the Invisible Girl and the Human Torch overcome their differences and band together as the Fantastic Four - and thrill to their first battles with the Mole Man, the Skrulls, the Puppet Master, the Sub-Mariner and Doctor Doom! Discover why they call it "the World's Greatest Comic Magazine!" in the Mighty World of Marvel: Fantastic Four (Various)

It's the greatest tale ever told - and you've never seen it like this! Writer Mark Waid and artist Javier Rodríguez weave together a sprawling, interconnected web of stories into one seamless narrative that takes you from the dawn of the Marvel Universe all the way to its end in the hardcover edition of The History of the Marvel Universe! Far more than a collection of moments you may already know, this is a new tale featuring previously unknown secrets and shocking revelations, connecting dozens of threads from Marvel's past and present! From the Big Bang to the twilight of existence, this sweeping saga covers every significant Marvel event, providing fresh looks at characters of all eras!

It's been 35 years since the tragedy of the Hadley's Hope colony, but what happened to that ill-fated venture has been shrouded in mystery. A renegade crew of investigative journalists are heading towards the moon that Weyland-Yutani has wiped from all records, and they'll bring back the truth even if it kills them...and what remains in that bombed out site will try to do just that. Aliens Aftermath #1 (Benjamin Percy, Dave Wachter) imagines a terrifying possible future for LV-426 in this celebration of the 35th Anniversary of one of the most influential science fiction films of all time!

A series of unexplained, violent crimes on Election Day around the U.S. leads the FBI to zero in on a covert group of Russian terrorists. When a Texas journalism student named Miriam accidentally finds herself mixed up in the investigation, her life will never be the same. With political espionage, treason and even mind control, can she clear her name and stop the U.S. from entering into a new Cold War? Red Atlantis (Stephanie Phillips, Robert Carey) is a fast-paced political thriller that explores the dark history of U.S./Russian relations.

Dreadful Beauty: The Art Of Providence (Alan Moore, Jacen Burrows) is a special edition hardcover, and there are only 1000 copies available!  The amazing work of Jacen Burrows is celebrated in this special art book!  Over 15 years of amazing works are featured here, all showcasing Burrows' original pencils and inks.  Included is a complete cover gallery, from The Courtyard to Neonomicon to Providence,  as well as choice pages, designs and lots of unused, ultra-rare, and unseen art! 

A young priestess has formed her first adventuring party, but almost immediately they find themselves in distress. It's the Goblin Slayer who comes to their rescue--a man who's dedicated his life to the extermination of all goblins, by any means necessary. And when rumours of his feats begin to circulate, there's no telling who might come calling next... Goblin Slayer vol. 1 (Kumo Kagyu, Kousuke Kurose ) and Goblin Slayer: Side Story II vol. 2 (Kumo Kagyu, lack) are both coming in store this week.

Just a stone's throw from London stands the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victoria's faithful servant... and a 12-year-old boy! Fortunately, his loyal butler Sebastian stands at his side, ready to carry out the young master's wishes. Whether Sebastian is called upon to save a dinner party gone awry, or probe the dark secrets of London's underbelly, there is practically nothing Sebastian cannot do. One might even say Sebastian is too good to be true, or at least, too good to be human! Black Butler vol. 1 & 5 (Yana Toboso) hit the manga shelves this week.

There's plenty more to tempt you also hitting the shelves this week so dive in below to see all this week's new releases!

 


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