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(W) James Tynion Iv (A) Martin Simmonds (CA) Stephanie PepperThe Dracula comic I've wanted all my life.?_ ?ROBERT KIRKMAN (INVINCIBLE, THE WALKING DEAD)THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH creators JAMES TYNION IV (W0RLDTR33, Something is Killing the Children_) and MARTIN SIMMONDS re-team to tell a new tale of the monster who started it all!?When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient named Renfield into his asylum, the madman tells stories of a demon who has taken residence next door. But as Dr. Seward attempts to apply logic to the impossible?his daughter falls under the spell of the twisted Count Dracula! ?Featuring a Direct Market Exclusive cover by STEPHANIE PEPPER that will only be printed once.Collects UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: DRACULA #1-4

(W) Dan Watters, Ram V (A) Matthew Roberts, Dave Stewart, Trish Mulvihill (CA) Joshua MiddletonA NEW HORROR DREAM TEAM RESURRECTS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC MONSTERS?Acclaimed creators DAN WATTERS (HOME SICK PILOTS, Lucifer), RAM V (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr,_ Batman: Detective Comics_), and **MATTHEW ROBERTS **(MANIFEST DESTINY) rise from the depths for an all-new epic.??Years after the events of the original film, journalist Kate Marsden hunts for a notorious serial killer in the heart of the Amazon. Hot on the trail of this madman, she soon encounters an unexpected new threat?but is he friend or foe? Or is he simply...THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON??**Collects UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON #1-4?**Retailers: For every 10 copies ordered, you will receive a bundle of 10 bookplates signed by DAN WATTERS, RAM V, and MATTHEW ROBERTS!

(W) Dan Watters, Ram V (A) Matthew Roberts, Dave Stewart, Trish Mulvihill (CA) Matthew Roberts, Dave StewartA NEW HORROR DREAM TEAM RESURRECTS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC MONSTERS?Acclaimed creators DAN WATTERS (HOME SICK PILOTS, Lucifer), RAM V (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr,_ Batman: Detective Comics_), and **MATTHEW ROBERTS **(MANIFEST DESTINY) rise from the depths for an all-new epic.??Years after the events of the original film, journalist Kate Marsden hunts for a notorious serial killer in the heart of the Amazon. Hot on the trail of this madman, she soon encounters an unexpected new threat?but is he friend or foe? Or is he simply...THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON??**Collects UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON #1-4?**Retailers: For every 10 copies ordered, you will receive a bundle of 10 bookplates signed by DAN WATTERS, RAM V, and MATTHEW ROBERTS!

(W) Grant Morrison, Jeff Lemire (A) Doug Mahnke, Alberto Ponticelli, Walden Wong (CA) Doug MahnkeBefore James Gunn's highly anticipated Creature Commandos animated series debuts, get to know the team's resident undead, sword-swinging power hitter, Frankenstein, in this collection of stories from comics all-stars Grant Morrison, Jeff Lemire, Doug Mahnke, and Alberto Ponticelli! Book one of this two-volume collection reprints the entire SEVEN SOLDIERS: FRANKENSTEIN limited series plus FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #1-7.

(W) Casanova Frankenstein (A) Glenn PearceHow to Make a Monster is Frankenstein's unflinching memoir of growing up as a Black INTJ 13-year-old in 1980. Conveyed as a bleak first-person narrative with darkly humorous overtones, Casanova Frankenstein reveals how real-life experience shaped his hard-bitten, survivalist view of life. His was a world of fear and isolation punctuated by bullying thugs, the stifling atmosphere of the Lutheran school on the South Side of Chicago, racial segregation, unapproachable girls, and a home life consisting of an emotionally distant and unsupportive mother and a violent, alcoholic cop father who was not above giving his son a good thrashing now and again while preaching Christian family values. It is a searing portrait of an unbearably painful upbringing. How to Make a Monster is illustrated by Australian outsider artist Glenn Pearce in a rare creative symbiosis in which Pearce captures Frankenstein's inner turmoil using a variety of artistic approaches ranging from naturalistic portraiture to outrageously inventive phantasmagoric imagery. A seamles

(W) Steve Orlando (A) Amancay Nahuelpan (CA) Philip TanNow that S.H.A.D.E. has been dismantled by Leviathan, Frankenstein finds himself free to set his sights on his former mentor, Melmoth, the one evil that got away. With bad things happening across the Multiverse, this may be Frankenstein?s last shot at setting things right. Of course, Melmoth has his own agenda, and it?s going to take more than a lone monster to take him down. So Frankenstein heads to Gotham City in search of allies and recruits Killer Croc, Lady Clayface, Orca, vampire Andrew Bennett, and a mysterious figure known as the Red Phantom. But will even these dread creatures be enough to save humanity before the entire cosmos collapses in on itself? Fan-favorite writer Steve Orlando (Midnighter, Martian Manhunter, Batman/Shadow) and red-hot artist Amancay Nahuelpan (Crush & Lobo) bring the monstrous might of the DC Universe in full force. Collecting Gotham City Monsters #1-6.

(W) Dean Koontz & Various (A/CA) Andres PonceFrom the celebrated imagination of Dean Koontz comes a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents an all-new, in-continuity story set within the universe of Dean Koontz's Frankenstein novel series. While healing from a beating she suffered at the hands of Victor Helios (the madman once known as Dr. Frankenstein and her own maker), Erika Five decides to leave the comfort of her glassed-in porch and bottle of cognac to explore Victor's secret home lab, which she believes is an antechamber to something more sinister. With the help of a decapitated head named Karloff, Erika finds a secret lab and within discovers that Victor's experiments are not limited to his attempts at creating a race of super-immortals. No, he has constructed a mirror-like portal to another universe... one of infinite realities that Victor is trying to bridge for his own horrible reasons!

(W) Adam Glass, Olivia Cuartero-Briggs (A/CA) Hayden ShermanFor nearly two centuries, scholars have wondered how on earth Mary Shelley, a nineteen-year-old girl, was able to conjure one of the most frightening and enduring horror stories of all-time: Frankenstein. But with the recent discovery of Mary Shelley's secret memoir, the truth is finally revealed: Mary Shel-ley didn't just write Frankenstein, she lived it. Traveling back to that historic Geneva winter of 1816, Mary, her fiancé Percy, sisters Claire and Fanny, and the celebrated poet Lord Byron, find themselves guests of the eerie Frankenstein Estate. The macabre and frightening events that follow lead Mary to both a gruesome and shocking discovery. Their mysterious host is not at all what they expected, and their intentions will change the course of Mary's life forever. Brought to life by Adam Glass (ROUGH RIDERS, THE NORMALS, THE LOLLIPOP KIDS) and Olivia Cuar-tero-Briggs (ETV's The Arrangement) with art by Hayden Sherman (COLD WAR, The Few, Wasted Space), Mary Shelley: Monster Hunter is historical fiction at its most

(W) Brian Lynch (A/CA) Nick RocheIn Transylvania, Kentucky, genius mechanic Vic Frankenstein and his android assistant iGOR battle Cadillacula, an evil vampire-car that sucks gas out of other vehicles! Also getting in on the action is Minivan Helsing, four-wheeled monster-hunter! Collects the one-shot, the two-part story 'The Curse of Minivan Helsing,' and a special all-new story featuring…Witchcraft Carrier!

(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) David RubinThis mystery set in the world of superheroes follows a reporter determined to find out what happened to her father: The Black Hammer. All answers seem to lie in Spiral City's infamous insane asylum where some of its dangerous super-villain tenants reside. As she gets closer and closer to the truth she uncovers the dark origin stories of some of Black Hammer's greatest foes and how they tie into the puzzle of what happened to Spiral City's greatest hero. Collects the first four issues of Sherlock Frankenstein and Black Hammer #12 from New York Times bestselling and Eisner-nominated creator Jeff Lemire!

(W) Patrick Shand (A) Leonardo Colapietro, Roberta Ingranata (CA) Slamet MujionoLiesel Van Helsing has dedicated her life to keeping the streets of New? York City safe from the otherworldly threats that lurk in the night. However, when she teams up with a hunter who is every bit as cunning as she is, the very nature of the hunt is thrown into question. With the tables turned, and Helsing now on the run from an unstoppable foe, she must unite with the creatures of darkness if she wishes to survive. Collects Van Helsing vs. Frankenstein #1-5.

(W/A/CA) Kirk ScroggsKirk Scroggs, writer and artist of The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kid, introduces a new type of best friend! Casey has always loved monster movies; in fact, he considers himself something of an expert on the subject. He spends his day doing normal kid things, like attending school and riding his bike around his town of Serena Mar?and filling his journal with helpful ways to take care of the various monsters who live all around them, who no one else seems to know exist. But as Casey delves deeper into the history of his spooky friends?or are they fiends??he uncovers more than just skeletons in the closet. Turns out there?s a Frankenstein and maybe a werewolf tucked in there, too! And he?s just starting to wonder if it?s possible that his new friend, Zandra, has a secret of her own, as well... We Found a Monster is a fun, funny, and fast-paced tale about learning what true friendship is, and respecting the secrets we all have inside.

John Stanley Continuing Drawn & Quarterly's John Stanley archival series, Melvin Monster Volume 2 is about the oddball monster boy who just wants to be good, go to school, and do as he is told. A satirical and funny sendup of the monster craze of the 1960s, Melvin Monster is a classic kids comic of the Silver Age. Designed by Seth.

(D)esigned by Seth The ghoulish capers of everyone's favorite monster continue with the third volume of the acclaimed series! Melvin lands his first babysitting job, only to discover he has his hands full, literally - the 'baby ' in this case is a giant monster, almost the size of a room! When Melvin meets his friend for a friendly game of marbles, an older monster-woman passing by is offended by the scene, as everybody in Monsterville knows that monsters should always fight when they 're together. Finally, she is content only after forcing the two monsters into a scrap. Melvin also attempts to be the first kid in Monsterville to attend school in more than six hundred years, but he is thwarted each time by Miss McGargoyle, his would-be teacher. He is threatened with boulders, giant boomerangs, and even long-range missiles, but nothing can stop Melvin from wanting to go to school every day. Melvin Monster illustrates just how timeless the comics of John Stanley are.

Tony's nervous about his first day at a new school. Instead of acting normally, he tries being the class clown, the teacher's pet, and sadly? even the bully. He draws his other identities as MONSTERS in his sketchbook. But Tony's monsters escape all over the school! Thankfully, Mandy also goes to Tony's school and can lend a helping hand! Can Tony and Mandy catch all of the new Sketch Monsters before they demolish the school?!

(W) Marcus Sedgwick (A/CA) Thomas TaylorMonsters, quake in your boots! Scarlett Hart, the (unlicensed) monster hunter, is coming for you! Scarlett Hart is the last of a long line of monster hunters, and this stubborn young orphan is determined to carry on her dead parents' work even if she's too young to be licensed by the monster hunters union. With the help of her loyal butler and a lot of awesome gadgets, Scarlett is out to slay monsters-and to take down the corrupt monster hunter who killed her parents! In a departure from the intense, literary teen fiction for which he is best known, Marcus Sedgwick has turned his pen to middle-grade adventure storytelling. Scarlett Hart: Monster Hunter, with Thomas Taylor (known for his illustrations in the British editions of Harry Potter) on the art, is a joyous, goofy, and above-all sincere adventure in the tone of Tintin, Nancy Drew, and classic kids' adventure comics of the 1940s.

(W) Marcus Sedgwick (A/CA) Thomas TaylorMonsters, quake in your boots! Scarlett Hart, the (unlicensed) monster hunter, is coming for you! Scarlett Hart is the last of a long line of monster hunters, and this stubborn young orphan is determined to carry on her dead parents' work even if she's too young to be licensed by the monster hunters union. With the help of her loyal butler and a lot of awesome gadgets, Scarlett is out to slay monsters-and to take down the corrupt monster hunter who killed her parents! Marcus Sedgwick has turned his pen to middle-grade adventure storytelling. Scarlett Hart: Monster Hunter, with Thomas Taylor (known for his illustrations in the British editions of Harry Potter) on the art, is a joyous, goofy, and above-all sincere adventure. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

Charlton Publications joined in the monster magazine mayhem with Mad Monsters. This issue (#6, Fall 1963) features: 'The Day of the Triffids,' horror-science fiction at its best, as monstrous man-killing plants stalk the Earth; 'The Boris Karloff Story,' the true life story of the man of a million horrors; 'Monster on the Campus,' spine-chilling terror fills the screen as an unknown horror stalks a college town; 'M.M. goes to the Black Zoo Party,' ghasty ghouls, panting putrescences and fantastic fiends at the costume caper of the year; 'Horrorwood TV,' exclusive premiere of a horde of horror as seen on TERRORVISION; 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' Hideous! Deformed! Twisted in mind and body! Anthony Quinn re-creates the bell tower monster, Quasimodo!

(W/A/CA) CapcomBeloved by fans the world over, the Monster Hunter series takes players on an epic quest to hunt or capture the most dangerous and fantastic monsters imaginable. Monster Hunter Illustrations collects the unparalleled artwork behind the first two generations of games in this landmark series. Inside you'll find hundreds of designs for characters, monsters, armor, weapons, and more, plus tons of rough drawings and sketch work.

(W/A/CA) Mujirushi ShimazakiIon Hidaka and the rest of the Monster Tamers Committee take a trip to the famous M7 artificial island, where wild monster fights are an everyday thing! But it's also an opportunity to reunite with some old friends, and to learn about the bond between humans and monsters.

In a fantastical 1860s England, every quiet little township is terrorized by a ferocious monster - much to the townsfolk's delight! Each town's unique monster is a source of local pride, not to mention tourism. Each town, that is... except for one. Unfortunately for the people of Stoker-on-Avon, their monster isn't quite as impressive. In fact, he's a little down in the dumps. Can the morose Rayburn get a monstrous makeover and become a proper horror? It's up to the eccentric Dr. Charles Wilkie and plucky street urchin Timothy to get him up to snuff, before a greater threat turns the whole town to kindling.

(W/A/CA) RenjiSolitary Cavo is a hideous monster with a pure heart. Liam, on the other hand, might look like a gentleman, but he's a beast on the inside, warped personality and all. When Liam ends up in an unfortunate situation in the haunted woods Cavo calls home, it's the monster to the rescue! After the close call, Liam extends a more-than-friendly hand to Cavo and leads the innocent monster out of the woods...and astray?! Ages 13 and up.

(W/A) Suzu AkekoIn the world of monsters, where scaring and tormenting humans is a way of life, even monster girls need to pass their classes, graduate and get a job! Enter Class Z: a bunch of failures more likely to be frightened and bullied themselves. Can this rag-tag group of underdogs become successful full-fledged monsters?

(W) Cory Doctorow (A) Matt RockefellerA sweetly scary picture book about a girl whose monster-catching activities delay her bedtime. A monster slayer needs no bedtime! Once her parents are off to bed, Poesy excitedly awaits the monsters that creep into her room. With the knowledge she's gained from her trusty Monster Book, and a few of her favorite toys, Poesy easily fends off a werewolf, vampire, and much more. But not even Poesy's bubblegum perfume can defeat her sleep-deprived zombie parents! With charming text from acclaimed author Cory Doctorow and gorgeous art from Matt Rockefeller, Poesy the Monster Slayer is a supercute and empowering picture book that will delight any reader.

(W/A/CA) Rob HarrellCan a depress monster learn how to be a hero? Maybe with a little help. The hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel that inspired the theatrical film RUMBLE! In a fantastical 1860s England, every quiet little township is terrorized by a ferocious monster - much to the townsfolk's delight! Each town's unique monster is a source of local pride, not to mention tourism. Each town, that is? except for one. Unfortunately for the people of Stoker-on-Avon, their monster isn't quite as impressive. In fact, he's a little down in the dumps. Can the morose Rayburn get a monstrous makeover and become a proper horror? It's up to the eccentric Dr. Charles Wilkie and plucky street urchin Timothy to get him up to snuff, before a greater threat turns the whole town to kindling. Monsters of all ages are sure to enjoy this tale about life's challenges, the power of friendship, and creative redemption, packed with epic battles and plenty of wild beasts! Prepare for the release of the 2021 film RUMBLE with this expanded edition of the beloved graphic novel, now featuring a new 10-

(W) Paul Tobin (A/CA) Andy MacDonaldSeven years ago, an attempt to weaponize dreams resulted in holes being punched through the world we know and into the world of dreams. Nightmarish creatures now stalk the land, sprouting from (and killing) anyone unlucky enough to dream. The only way to save the world is for certain people to have their dreams come true. Which is how Risa Himura finds herself not only fighting monsters, but forced into finding true love. Monsters and modern dating? It feels like a nightmare either way, and the only help Risa has is a friendly-ish monster named Croak and her pre-teen daughter, Machi. From Paul Tobin (BUNNY MASK) and Andy MacDonald (I BREATHED A BODY, Multiple Man), comes a unique story of one woman's quest to save the world, if only she could learn the difference between love and monsters. This volume collects issues #1-5

The genius artist Steve Ditko is a towering monster of awesomeness? and so is the character he chronicled?. KONGA! If you love King Kong-and who doesn't-you'll love Konga! Konga battles dinosaurs, mole men, undersea monsters, creatures from beyond space, and the evilest threat of all... the human race! This is the complete Ditko Konga, a whopping 328 pages of giant purple ape comics, including eight pulse-pounding covers, all drawn during the height of Ditko's prowess concurrent with his creative explosion at Marvel. Includes scripts by the fan-favorite writer Joe Gill and an introduction by Eisner award-winner Craig Yoe! Every page is lovingly restored and the book is a large-format hardcover to showcase the monstrous Ditko art. By the same folks who brought you the acclaimed 'The Art of Ditko' and 'The Creativity of DItko.'

(W/A/CA) Jeff SmithJeff Smith, the award-winning writer and illustrator of Bone, brings his talent for crafting stories with adventure, humor, and gorgeous artwork to DC Comics with this nostalgic reimagining of Shazam! When young orphan Billy Batson follows a mysterious stranger onto the subway, he never imagines he's entering a bizarre world of powerful wizards, talking tigers, kid-eating monsters, giant robots, political intrigue, and mysterious villains. But Billy encounters all that and more when the wizard gives him a magic word that transforms him into the World's Mightiest Mortal! Collects SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #1-4.

(W) Chika Mizube, Kanata Hoshi (A) PeperonLike any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein-monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom's opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match... until she meets the fearless 'Blood-Mad Duke' of Galbraith!

(W) Chika Mizube, Kanata Hoshi (A) PeperonLike any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein-monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom's opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match... until she meets the fearless 'Blood-Mad Duke' of Galbraith!

(W) Chika Mizube, Kanata Hoshi (A) PeperonLike any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein-monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom's opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match... until she meets the fearless 'Blood-Mad Duke' of Galbraith!

(W) Chika Mizube, Kanata Hoshi (A) PeperonLike any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein-monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom's opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match... until she meets the fearless 'Blood-Mad Duke' of Galbraith!

(W) Chika Mizube, Kanata Hoshi (A) PeperonLike any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein-monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom's opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match... until she meets the fearless 'Blood-Mad Duke' of Galbraith!

(W/A/CA) Emil FerrisMy Favorite Thing Is Monsters is a murder mystery, a family drama, a sweeping historical epic, and a psychological thriller about monsters, real and imagined. Set against the political backdrop of late '60s Chicago, Karen Reyes tries to solve the murder of her enigmatic upstairs neighbor. Rendered in a kaleidoscopically visual style, Emil Ferris' draftsmanship echoes the drawing of Otto Dix, George Grosz, and Robert Crumb. This is a revelatory work of striking originality and will undoubtedly be greeted as the debut graphic novel of the year.

(W) Tyataniyou, Takeo Aoki (A/CA) GanmareiChirol's in a fight against Fururun, the self-proclaimed 'weakest monster wrestler,' and she's fading fast. But even with her fate practically sealed she's somehow able to keep standing! New monster girls join the fray, including a new dragon girl tag-team partner for Chirol! For readers ages 16 and up.

(W/A/CA) John StanleyNow collected in an omnibus paperback, John Stanley's Melvin Monster is about a good-natured monster boy whose sweet personality belies his monstrous appearance. Gag after gag, the acclaimed mid-century cartoonist Stanley sets Melvin up in fairly quotidian situations that spiral into hilarious ridiculousness, with a ferociously frenetic comedic timing.

ON SALE DECEMBER 2022 Brace yourself for armored action on a truly massive scale! In AVENGERS: MECH STRIKE, Earth's Mightiest Heroes donned new mech armor to battle an unprecedented threat. Now a trio of the world's most notorious super villains, assembled by Doctor Doom, have used the Eye of the Kraken to give themselves a mystical - and monstrous - upgrade! In order to defeat their foes, the Avengers must undergo a similar transformation - and become Monster Hunters! As the heroes contend with their strange new powers, they team with some unlikely allies: Rocket, Groot and Ghost-Spider. But will even these new additions to the armored-up Avengers be enough to defeat Doctor Doom and his ever-expanding monster army - especially when Doom evolves into his final, fiendish form?! Collecting MECH STRIKE: MONSTER HUNTERS #1-5. RATED T+

(W) Mary Shelley, Georges Bess (A/CA) Georges BessMary Shelley's classic tale about a scientist's hubris and the pitiable creature who did not ask to be brought to life is adapted into a breathtaking graphic novel illustrated by the renowned artist Georges Bess.

Dean Koontz's hit series returns! Detectives O'Conner and Maddison delve deeper into the mysterious life of Victor Helios, trying to uncover his ultimate goal, while members of Victor's 'New Race' begin to show they are not as perfect as he assumed. Randall Six continues his quest to escape from Hands of Mercy, as Officer Harker descends further into madness. And Erika Helios discovers some of her husbands' unfinished creations. Mysteries are revealed and revenge is exacted as this horror epic reaches its apocalyptic conclusion.

(W) Chika Mizube, Kanata Hoshi (A) PeperonA fantasy romance about a voracious lady who delights in monster meat and a mad-blooded duke who is swept off his feet by her curious charms. Like any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein-monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom's opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match... until she meets the fearless 'Blood-Mad Duke' of Galbraith!