New Comics to Read, Week 1 February 2017!

It is week 6 of week 52 of 2017! Here are the list of new comics! Single-issue comic books, graphic novels and books that are going to be released during this. We’ve made a selection for you that are worth spending.

EMPOWERED: SOLDIER OF LOVE #1
DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Adam Warren
(A/CA) Karla Diaz

Love is tearing apart costumed crimefighter Empowered’s city, as the unearthly powers of an embittered “International Magical Girl of Mystery” covertly inflame the superheroic community’s burning passions. But even if a befuddled Emp can puzzle out her shadowy foe’s schemes, can she hope to prevail against the Soldier of Love?

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA REBIRTH #1
DC COMICS
(W) Steve Orlando
(A/CA) Ivan Reis, Joe Prado

Batman, Black Canary, Killer Frost, the Ray, Vixen, the Atom, and…Lobo?! Spinning directly out of the events of Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad, join the sensational team of writer Steve Orlando and artists Ivan Reis and Joe Prado and discover how Batman assembled the roughest, toughest Justice League of all time!

ALL-STAR BATMAN #7

DC COMICS
(W) Scott Snyder
(A/CA) Tula Lotay

“Poison Promises”! Step aside, gentlemen-Poison Ivy is about to steal the spotlight in Batman’s continuing rogues gallery road trip. Scott Snyder teams up with mega-talent Tula Lotay to reimagine the Dark Knight’s most seductive villain.

EAST OF WEST #31
IMAGE COMICS
(W) Jonathan Hickman
(A/CA) Nick Dragotta

Babylon learns about the world at his father’s side.

INHUMANS VS. X-MEN #4
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Charles Soule, Jeff Lemire
(A/CA) Leinil Francis Yu

The young Inhumans devise a crazy plan to infiltrate Muir Island. The only thing standing in their wayis the master of magnetism himself, Magneto. Meanwhile, Medusa and the other royals mount a desperate effort to escape from the mutants’ prison in Limbo, and an X-Man changes sides!

KINGPIN #1
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Matthew Rosenberg
(A) Ben Torres
(CA) Jeff Dekal

The Kingpin has done bad things. Deplorable things. He has cheated the law. He has blackmailed rivals. He has killed. But that’s all in the past. The Kingpin is back in the city that he loves and ready to make his mark as a titan of legitimate industry, but needs to rekindle his public image. When Wilson Fisk makes disgraced journalist Sarah Dewey an offer she can’t refuse, the spiraling saga of crime and betrayal begins anew. Yes, Manhattan’s criminal mastermind returns to the Big Apple with honorable intentions, but no one in his circle remains pure on his climb back to the top.

STEVEN UNIVERSE #1
BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Melanie Gillman
(A) Katy Farina
(CA) Missy Pena

Based on Cartoon Network’s Emmy-nominated series, created by The New York Times best-selling author Rebecca Sugar, Steven Universe follows Steven, the “little brother” to a team of magical guardians of humanity-the Crystal Gems. In this kickoff issue, Steven, Lapis, and Peridot rescue a baby songbird on the ground outside the barn and work together to reunite it with its mother.

OH JOY SEX TOY COLORING BOOK
ONI PRESS
(W) Erika Moen, Matthew Nolan
(A/CA) Erika Moen

Every week Erika Moen draws a cornucopia (pornucopia?) of fun, naughty pairings for the critically-acclaimed sex education comic Oh Joy Sex Toy. Now YOU can join in the sexy fun by adding your own color choices in Oh Joy Sex Toy: The Coloring Book! Over 80 pages of NSFW illustrations, featuring a wide variety of sexy humans, awaits you! Whether you want to color for relaxation, saucy enjoyment, or to make a unique work of art for a special someone, this book is sure to please.

BLACK HISTORY IN ITS OWN WORDS HC
IMAGE COMICS
(A/CA) Ronald Wimberly

A look at Black History framed by those who made it. Black History In Its Own Words presents quotes of dozens of black luminaries with portraits & illustrations by Ronald Wimberly. Featuring the memorable words and depictions of Angela Davis, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kanye West, Zadie Smith, Ice Cube, Dave Chappelle, James Baldwin, Spike Lee, and more.

ACTION COMICS #973
DC COMICS
(W) Dan Jurgens
(A) Stephen Segovia, Art Thibert, Patrick Zircher
(CA) Clay Mann

“MILD MANNERED” part one! The road to “Superman: Reborn” starts here! With Superman and Lex Luthor back on Earth, the Man of Steel turns his attention to uncovering the mystery of the human Clark Kent living and working in Metropolis. But there’s something…off about this guy, and Superman better figure out just what that is, before it’s too late!

SHERLOCK BLIND BANKER #2
TITAN COMICS
(W) Stephen Thompson
(A) Jay
(CA) Gary Spencer Millidge

The second incredible manga adaptation of the hit television series starring worldwide superstars Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit)! Printed in English for the first time!

SHERLOCK A STUDY IN PINK TP
TITAN COMICS
(W) Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat
(A) Jay

Adapting the episodes of the smash-hit TV series starring worldwide superstars Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit).

Holmes and Watson tackle brain-teasing crimes in modern-day London in this stunning Manga, presented in its original right-to-left reading order, and in the full chapters as originally serialized! Meet Holmes and Watson for the first time… all over again!

STAR WARS DARTH VADER VOL. 2 HC
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Kieron Gillen, Jason Aaron
(A) Mike Deodato & Various
(CA) Kaare Andrews

Vader’s down, but not out! When a rebel encounter sends the Sith Lord crashing onto a nearby planet, two of the biggest titles in comics collide in the first crossover of the new Marvel age of Star Wars! Will the heroes of the Alliance seize this opportunity to put an end to one of their greatest enemies, or will they be made to feel the full power of the dark side? Darth Vader has been secretly pursuing his own agenda, but now the time has come for the end of games. He will either find favor in the eyes of the Emperor, or his schemes will prove his undoing! The imperial march of Darth Vader hits in full stride! Collecting Star Wars: Vader Down #1, Star Wars (2015) #13-14, and Darth Vader #13-25 and Annual #1.

EMPRESS BOOK ONE PREMIERE HC
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Mark Millar
(A/CA) Stuart Immonen

Imagine you’re married to the worst bad guy from your favorite 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. That’s the life of Queen Emporia. All she has are her wits, her bodyguard, and three guns to get her kids across the galaxy – and her husband Morax’s forces are in hot pursuit. Easy, right? Their desperate race for their lives will take them through interplanetary war zones, across dead worlds and into the path of monstrous beasts! Danger piles upon danger when slavers circle, and a tribal priestess thirsts for a blood sacrifice! All the while, Morax executes anyone and everyone in his way. Welcome to EMPRESS, your new favorite comic! Collecting EMPRESS #1-7.

MS MARVEL #15
MARVEL COMICS
(W) C. Willow Wilson
(A) Takeshi Miyagawa
(CA) Nelson Blake

• A member of Kamala’s online gaming guild has learned her secret identity and now no one in her life is safe.
• But Ms. Marvel doesn’t play when it comes to protecting Jersey City.
• This is the next level… Ms. Marvel’s ready to kick some 8-bit butt!

JESSICA JONES #5
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Brian Michael Bendis
(A) Michael Gaydos
(CA) David Mack

• Jessica made some tough choices to save her husband and child from the clutches of the latest hateful madness that has hit the Marvel Universe. But was it enough?
• Another all-new chapter from Jessica’s original creators. The new adventures of Jessica Jones that you’ll only find right here.

DEADMAN DARK MANSION OF FORBIDDEN LOVE #3
DC COMICS
(W) Sarah Vaughn
(A) Lan Medina
(CA) Stephanie Hans

Will Deadman escape the dark magic of the mansion? Will Berenice accept Nathan’s proposal? Will Sam reveal their true feelings for Berenice? Will the shocking nature of Adelia’s murder be revealed? Answers to all these questions and more-in the stunning finale to this epic gothic romance!

SUPERGIRL #6
DC COMICS
(W) Steve Orlando
(A/CA) Brian Ching

“REIGN OF THE CYBORG SUPERMEN” finale! Argo City is on a collision course with Earth and the Girl of Steel is the only hero that can stop it! Cyborg Superman and Kara Zor-El clash in a cataclysmic final battle that leaves only one standing!

WONDER WOMAN #16
DC COMICS
(W) Greg Rucka
(A/CA) Bilquis Evely

“GODWATCH” part one! Since the moment Wonder Woman arrived in our world, Godwatch has been waiting. But who are they, and what do they want? Diana’s journey to the truth continues with the origin of what may prove to be her greatest enemies.

STAR WARS DOCTOR APHRA #4
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Kieron Gillen
(A) Kev Walker
(CA) Karmome Shirahama

• Aphra’s father has led her straight into danger – of course.
• Her business on Yavin 4 concluded, Aphra journeys off…
• …in search of one of the most powerful weapons imaginable!

UNWORTHY THOR #4
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Jason Aaron
(A/CA) Olivier Coipel

• The Odinson’s quest is impeded when Proxima Midnight and the Black Swan seek to battle with him!
• But are the two acting alone or is there someone else pulling their strings?
• Don’t miss the debut of the Odinson’s all-new look!

LAND CALLED TAROT HC
IMAGE COMICS
(W) Gael Bertrand
(A/CA) Gael Bertrand

Follow the Knight of Swords as he explores and meets with the inhabitants of a Land called Tarot.

WICKED & DIVINE #26
IMAGE COMICS
(W) Kieron Gillen
(A/CA) Jamie McKelvie

“IMPERIAL PHASE (I),” Part Four-Once more we return to the polling booth. One god, one vote. I’m sure it’ll be fine. Democracy always works, right?

JOHN CARTER THE END #1
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Brian Wood, Alex Cox
(A) Hayden Sherman
(CA) Garry Brown

THE DEATH OF MARS! Centuries have passed and time has taken its toll. Conflict burns across the landscape of Barsoom. A war of supremacy and genocide at the hands of a brutal despot has brought the planet to the edge of collapse. A search party has finally located an aged John Carter and Dejah Thoris, living in quiet seclusion on a desert moon, in perpetual mourning for a lost son. How could they be Mars’ last hope?

MAGICAL CHARACTER RABBIT ONE SHOT
ALTERNATIVE COMICS
(W) Kinoko Evans
(A/CA) Kinoko Evans

Magical Character Rabbit is the tale of a young Magi who lives in an enchanted city full of wizards, witches, and warlocks. When she’s entrusted with performing the big Winter Solstice Ritual in front of the whole town, she must go on a quest to find the perfect spell as well as the courage to go forward. An engaging, all ages fantasy for fans of Richard Scarry, Hilda, and Steven Universe! A Study Group production.

BLACK WIDOW #11
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Chris Samnee, Mark Waid
(A/CA) Chris Samnee

INFESTATION!
• While Widow’s been collecting information, her enemy has been collecting allies.
• Natasha faces a full-scale invasion!
• What’s the target? And can Widow shield it on her own?