Gandhi: My Life Is My Message
Jason Quinn and Naresh Kumar
Campfire
March 4
9789380741222
How did this shy, unassuming lawyer transform himself into the leader of India’s freedom movement? Renouncing wealth, ambition and comfort, Gandhi led by example, becoming one with the people he sought to free, facing imprisonment, hardship and humiliation while never raising his voice in anger. His strategy of nonviolent protest would become the model for the US civil rights movement led by Martin Luther King, Jr. and continues to change history throughout the world. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as the Mahatma or Great Soul, took on the might of the British Empire armed only with a message of love and non-violence. In Gandhi: Apostle of Peace we discover the man behind the legend, following him from his birth in the Indian coastal town of Porbandar in 1869, to the moment of his tragic death at the hands of an assassin in January 1948, just months after the Independence of India.
Wonder Woman, Vol. 4: War
Brian Azzarello, Cliff Chiang and Tony Akins
DC Comics
March 18
9781401246082
Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang's critically acclaimed Wonder Woman reintroduces The New Gods!
Wonder Woman's world is shocked to its core when her eldest brother, the First Born, is freed from his slumber. Now, with her family in ruins and her friends scattered, she must turn to Orion and the New Gods of New Genesis to save herself and Zola's newborn from the First Born's wrath!
Collects WONDER WOMAN #19-23.
Green Arrow Vol. 4: The Kill Machine
Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino
DC Comics
March 25
9781401246907
Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino begin their groundbreaking saga in the fourth volume of Green Arrow!
A mysterious villain called Komodo knows Oliver's secrets and uses them to rob Oliver of all his wealth and his company. Now on the run from this seemingly unstoppable force, Oliver finds himself in a mystery involving the island where he first became Green Arrow and his father! Everything will change for the Emerald Archer in this new beginning for the character.
This volume collects Green Arrow #17-24 and 23.1
All Star
Jesse Lonergan
Comicslit
April 1
9781561638352
It's the end of the school year in 1998. Mark McGwire is racing Sammy Sosa to break the home run record, Bill Clinton is being questioned about a White House intern named Monica Lewinsky, Semisonic's Closing Time is on top of the charts, and Carl Carter is leading the Elizabeth Monarchs of rural Vermont to the state championship in his senior year. A full scholarship to the University of Maine is waiting for him, and everyone says he has a shot at the pros. He’s so good he can do whatever he wants.
Until he makes one very arrogant mistake.
Justice League Vol. 4: The Grid
Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis
DC Comics
April 8
9781401247171
The event that the New 52 has been building toward since the beginning! #1 New York Times best-selling writer Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN, BATMAN: EARTH ONE) brings together almost two years of plot threads for an epic tale that will forever change the shape of the DC Universe. When the three Justice Leagues go to war with one another, who's side will everyone be on? Allies will be born, friends will become enemies and the DC Universe will never be the same.
This volume collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #18-23.
Godzilla: History's Greatest Monster
Duane Swierczynski, Simon Gane, Dave Wachter, and Bob Eggleton
IDW
April 9
978-1-61377-948-4
As Godzilla continues to destroy cities and lives all over the world, ex-special forces tough guy Boxer is a man with a grudge who vows to end the terror of Godzilla --- no matter what! He assembles a top-notch team to take him and the other monsters down at $7 billion a bounty. Collects all 13 issues of the Godzilla series!
Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Vol. 2
Chris Mowry, Jeff Zornow, and Matt Frank
IDW
April 23
978-1-61377-933-0
As Lucy and her team embark on their first assignment, more monsters are set on the loose, an alien onslaught begins, and the arrival of a mysterious size-changing robot leads to an all-out giant monster battle.
Green Lantern Vol. 4: Dark Days
Robert Venditti and Billy Tan
DC Comics
April 29
9781401247447
Just as Hal Jordan, John Stewart and Guy Gardner are putting back together the Green Lantern Corps, lights across all of the different colored Corps begin to flicker. Lanterns from all over the universe begin to lose power, but unlike times' past, the reasons for the outage don't seem to be in-fighting between one another. Allying with enemies and friends alike, Hal links the answers to the mysterious alien Relic and their confrontations will leave all the corps forever changed.
GREEN LANTERN VOL. 4 begins a brand new era for the entire emotional spectrum, from writer Robert Venditti (X-O Manowar) and artist Billy Tan (New Avengers).
This volume collects GREEN LANTERN #21-26, #23.1: Relic, GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #2.
Andre the Giant: Life and Legend
Box Brown
First Second
May 6
9781596438514
The glamorous, raucous, and ultimately tragic life of the beloved actor and wrestler Andre the Giant.
Andre Roussimoff is known as both the lovable giant in The Princess Bride and a heroic prowrestling figure. He was a normal guy who'd been dealt an extraordinary hand in life. At his peak, he weighed 500 pounds and stood nearly seven and a half feet tall. But the huge stature that made his fame also signed his death warrant.
Box Brown brings his great talents as a cartoonist and biographer to this phenomenal new graphic novel. Drawing from historical records about Andre's life as well as a wealth of anecdotes from his colleagues in the wrestling world, including Hulk Hogan, and his film co stars (Billy Crystal, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, etc), Brown has created in Andre the Giant, the first substantive biography of one of the twentieth century's most recognizable figures.
This One Summer
Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki
First Second
May 6
9781596437746
Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It's their getaway, their refuge. Rosie's friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had. But this summer is different. Rose's mom and dad won't stop fighting, and when Rose and Windy seek a distraction from the drama, they find themselves with a whole new set of problems. It's a summer of secrets and sorrow and growing up, and it's a good thing Rose and Windy have each other.
In This One Summer two stellar creators redefine the teen graphic novel. Cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki, the team behind Skim, have collaborated on this gorgeous, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful story about a girl on the cusp of her teen age—a story of renewal and revelation.
Amelia Cole and the Hidden War
Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride, and Nick Brokenshire
IDW
May 7
978-1-61377-953-8
Magic do-gooder (or troublemaker, depending on whom you ask) Amelia Cole is back, and this time, she’s the Protector! What is the Hidden War? Who is Omega Company? And is the Protector cloak as itchy as it looks? The mysterious “Unknown World” becomes increasingly dangerous!
Batman Vol. 4: Zero Year-Secret City
Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
DC Comics
May 13
9781401245085
The fourth volume in Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's bestselling run on Batman!
Still dealing with the death of his son and the aftermath of Death of the Family, Batman must stop a robbery by Bruce Wayne? Twists and turns are around every corner as Bruce must clear his name and stop this mysterious perpetrator, all leading to the epic "Zero Year."
Collects issues #21-24, #0 and Batman Annual #2 in Scott Snyder's landmark run in this #1 New York Times bestselling series.
Samurai Jack, Vol. 1: The Threads of Time
Jim Zub and Andy Suriano
IDW
May 14
978-1-61377-894-4
The legendary samurai known only as “Jack” is stranded in a strange future ruled by the demonic wizard Aku. His quest to return to the past has tested him many times, but now the stakes are higher than ever. Can an ancient relic known as the Rope of Eons finally take him home? Collects issues #1–5.
World War One: 1914-1918
Alan Cowsill
Campfire
May 20
9789380741857
The First World War, also known as the Great War, involved over thirty nations and resulted in the deaths of millions of young men. This stunning new book brings history to life as we see the war through the eyes of the young conscripted servicemen on all sides of the conflict. Introducing the advent of tanks, airplanes, air raids, submarines and gas attacks, we take a close look at the first modern war of the 20th Century. From the assassination the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo to the Treaty of Versailles we see for ourselves what life was like in the trenches, on the home front, at sea and in the air. This is more than just a history book; it is a fully illustrated journey into another age. We follow the fortunes of a group of young conscripts and volunteers to discover what life was really like in the trenches and how they coped with returning home after the horrors of the front line.
Aquaman Vol. 4: Death of a King
Geoff Johns and Paul Pelletier
DC Comics
May 20
9781401246969
Unfolding out of the events of "THRONE OF ATLANTIS" comes a mystery that sends Aquaman to the ends of the Earth to solve an ancient murder-one that will reveal a horrific truth about Arthur Curry and threaten those closest to him today.
Also, as the Scavenger compiles more Atlantean weaponry and artifacts, Aquaman enlists the aid of The Others to help find one missing relic in the Southwestern United States before his enemies can get to it and possess untold power.
Collects issues #17-19, 21-25 of the monthly series.
Miracleman, Book 1: A Dream of Flying
Alan Moore, Mick Anglo, Garry Leach, Alan Davis
Marvel Comics
May 27
978-0785154624
KIMOTA! With one magic word, a long-forgotten legend lives again! Freelance reporter Michael Moran always knew he was meant for something more-now, an unexpected series of events leads him to reclaim his destiny as Miracleman! The groundbreaking graphic novel that heralded a literary revolution begins here in A DREAM OF FLYING. After nearly two decades away, Miracleman uncovers his origins and their connection to the British military's "Project Zarathustra" - while his alter ego, Michael Moran, must reconcile his life as the lesser half of a god.
Batgirl Vol. 4: Wanted
Gail Simone, Fernando Pasarin and Daniel Sampere
DC Comics
May 27
9781401246297
Batgirl struggles to continue fighting crime after being emotionally drained by the death of her brother, James, Jr. With her relationships with Batman and her father strained, Batgirl face one of Batman's most ruthless villains, The Ventriloquist, alone.
Collects Batgirl issues #19-25, Ventriliquist #1.
Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell
Paul Dini and Joe Quinones
DC Comics
May 27
9781401210540
Black Canary. Zatanna Zatara. Two of the DC Universe's brightest stars join forces to combat a deadly new threat-a chilling supernatural foe that preys on their weaknesses and unleashes their awesome powers against each other.
A year ago, Black Canary infiltrated a gang of female criminals set to pull a dangerous heist at a Las Vegas casino. Its leader was skilled in hand-to-hand combat and with more than a passing interest in the occult, specifically black magic, one nasty customer. Rather than be taken by Canary or the law, she went to her death, vowing she would get revenge on Canary and her own former gang members. Now, a year to the day later, death stalks those gang members, and Canary must turn to her friend Zatanna to help investigate.
Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, Vol. 3
Chris Mowry, Jeff Zornow, and Matt Frank
IDW
May 28
978-1-63140-009-4
With many monsters now inhabiting a new home, peace seemingly descends on Earth. Little does humanity realize that the greatest danger now lurks under the waves. It all leads to the most cataclysmic monster battle of the ages!
Guardians of the Galaxy/All-New X-Men: The Trial of Jean Grey
Various
Marvel Comics
June 10
978-0785168300
The arrival of the original X-Men in the present sent shockwaves through the Marvel Universe, but we've only seen the effects on Earth - until now! When an alien race discovers that Jean Grey, host of the destructive Phoenix Force, is back on Earth, they decide to hold her accountable for the heinous acts of Dark Phoenix! Now it's up to the spacefaring Guardians of the Galaxy to help the all-new X-Men save Jean Grey from twisted intergalactic justice! A surprise ally from one character's past comes to help, but is that enough against the most powerful army in the Universe? You won't want to miss the first encounter between two of the biggest franchises in the Marvel Universe!
Cataclysm: The Ultimates’ Last Stand
Joshual Hale Fialkov and Leonard Kirk
Marvel Comics
June 10
978-0785189190
The fallout from the Age of Ultron rips open a dangerous rift in spacetime, depositing Galactus in the Ultimate Universe! And he possesses a hunger so strong, no universe is safe. Creating new heralds, the unstoppable Galactus destroys the Chitauri, the Kree Empire and more...and Captain Marvel is seemingly lost in battle. Is this the beginning of the end? Has Rick Jones failed to stop Earth from destruction? And if so - what happens next? As the death throes of a universe begin, a hero is reborn...and a cataclysm is upon us all.
They Changed the World: Bell, Edison and Tesla
Lewis Helfand
Campfire
June 16
9789380741871
Three lives, one epic story. Find out how Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla changed the world we live in forever! Three men, three great minds and three completely different approaches to science. Find out how these men tamed the forces of science in order to share its power with the world. As their paths cross, a rivalry grows. The men who revolutionized the fields of light, sound and vision compete with each other to become the leading genius of the age.
Inhumanity
Various
Marvel Comics
June 17
978-0785190332
After the fall of Attilan and the Terrigen Bomb explosion, thousands of people across the globe have transformed into Inhumans! Their new powers are dangerous and terrifying, making them targets. With Black Bolt believed dead, who can these new Inhumans turn to? As the Avengers face Karnak, who has discovered the Inhumans' secret, Medusa struggles to rule her vastly increased population, and Marvel's heroes - including the Hulk, Spider-Girl, the X-Men, the new Illuminati, Iron Man, the Jean Grey School, Avengers Academy, Luke Cage and the Superior Spider-Man - must cope with the fallout!
Shackleton: Antarctic Odyssey
Nick Bertozzi
First Second
June 17
9781596434516
The harrowing and heroic quest of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton, from New York Times-bestselling author Nick Bertozzi.
Ernest Shackleton was one of the last great Antarctic explorers, and he led one of the most ambitious Antarctic expeditions ever undertaken. In this graphic biography, Nick Bertozzi tells his story and the story of the dozens of men who threw in their lot with him—many of whom nearly died in the unimaginably harsh conditions of the journey. It's an astonishing feat—and was unprecedented at the time—that all the men in the expedition survived.
In Shackleton, Bertozzi has documented this remarkable journey with such wit and fiendish attention to detail that it's impossible not to get caught up in the drama of the voyage. Shackleton is a phenomenal accompaniment to Bertozzi's earlier graphic novel about great explorers, Lewis & Clark.
The Shadow Hero
Gene Luen Yang and Sonny Liew
First Second
July 15
9781596436978
It's hard to live up to your mom's expectations . . . especially when she expects you to be a superhero!
In the comics boom of the 1940s, a legend was born: the Green Turtle. But this mysterious masked crusader was hiding something more than your runofthemill secret identity . . . The Green Turtle was the first Asian American superhero. The original Green Turtle comic only had a short run, but now Gene Luen Yang has revived the character, creating an origin story for a forgotten hero.
Hank just wants to enjoy his quiet life running the family grocery store with his father, but his mother wants him to become a superhero, and to clean up their Chinatown neighborhood! With artwork by Sonny Liew, this dazzling, funny comics adventure for teens is a new spin on the long, rich tradition of American comics lore.
