Friday FOC Roundup for 9/13/19

Friday FOC Roundup!

Howdy Super Friends! Welcome to your weekly installment of Final Order Cutoff Roundup! Final Order Cutoff (FOC) happens every Monday and is our last chance to adjust our ordering numbers on books before they ship out to us! These titles are all on FOC this Monday, September 16th and most of these books are in shops on 10/9/19. If you would like to guarantee that you get 1 or 10 copies of any of these books, please let us know BEFORE 5PM on Monday, September 16th!

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From Dark Horse and in stores on 10/9 is Spell On Wheels 2 #1 (of 5). The trio of Witches from Spell on Wheels return in this follow up cross country series! Andy, Claire, and Jolene find themselves back on the road when a dark presence from out west possesses Claire. As they follow the I-10 towards danger unknown, the group grapples with phantoms, family drama, cryptids, and crushes. Kate Leth (Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat), Megan Levens (Star Trek: Boldly Go), and Marissa Louise (Hex Wives, Grumble) bring you another chapter in the Spell on Wheels saga!

From DC this week, Batman and the Outsiders #6 has a great “infected” variant cover by Stephen Segovia! While the mission is a success, the Outsiders do not feel like winners. Measures are taken to deprogram Sofia and understand the extent of her abilities, while Ra's al Ghul's power and influence grows enough for him to establish a new league in Khadym, unsullied by distractions and temptations of the earthly plane.

Next up from DC this week is Batman’s Grave #1 (of 12). The World's Greatest Detective must try to inhabit the mind of a murder victim to solve a case-without filling the empty grave next to those of his parents. Can Batman imagine the life of a corpse with a half-eaten face without dying himself?Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch, one of the most legendary creative partnerships of the modern age, reunite in this maxiseries about life, death and the questions most are too afraid to ask. Main cover by Bryan Hitch, variant cover by Jee Hyung Lee, and Blank variant available!

From DC and in stores on 10/9 is Detective Comics #1013 with a great “infected” variant by Tyler Kirkham! Mr. Freeze is so close to reviving Nora but Batman can't let it happen. Mr. Freeze has never been more vicious or more deadly. There's nothing more dangerous than a desperate man with a cold gun and Gotham City is going to learn that firsthand!

Next up as part of the “infected” series of variants is Flash #80 by Howard Porter featuring a classic swipe of Flash #123 the Flash of two world cover! "The Hunter and the Hunted" part one! Barry Allen is hurt, and his connection to the Speed Force is fading fast. With the Speed Force dying, the only person who can save it is...Hunter Zolomon? Hunter has returned to prove he's the one, true Flash, and he doesn't care who gets in his way. But who is left to deal with the Rogues? Captain Cold has assembled the newly amped-up Rogues to tell them about Lex Luthor's offer...but are they all willing to take it?

Next from DC we have Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy #2 in stores on 10/9! Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy are on the run with the Floronic Man hot on their trail, desperate for Poison Ivy to understand her connection to the Green and join his new Parliament of Flowers. Knowing Gotham City isn't the safest place for them under the new Bane order, Harley takes a hard left down a rabbit hole to seek sanctuary with a former patient and colleague, Jervis Tetch-a.k.a. the Mad Hatter-but his wonderland home isn't all that it seems! Main cover by Mikel Janin, Harley & Ivy Variant covers by Warren Louw!

Next up from DC is the beautiful “infected” variant for Hawkman #17 by James Harren! Lex Luthor gave the Shadow Thief the power to defeat his archenemy, Hawkman, but too bad for the Shadow Thief that Hawkman received a gift of his own from a much more formidable foe-and now nothing can stand in Carter Hall's way!

Next from DC is Year of the Villain Joker #1! In the Year of the Villain, what's a Clown Prince of Crime to do when the world has started to accept doing bad as the only way to live? Out-bad everyone else, of course! The Joker is on a mission to get his mojo back and prove to the world that there is no greater villainy than the kind that leaves you laughing. This special one-shot is co-written by legendary film auteur John Carpenter (The Thing, Halloween) and Anthony Burch (the Borderlands video games), making for a Joker comic that's twisted in ways you never imagined! Cover by Phillip Tan, Blank Variant also available. $4.99

Next from DC is RWBY #1 (of 7). In a world rife with monsters known as Grimm, the prestigious Beacon Academy trains the next generation of hunters and huntresses. Tying in with the hit Rooster Teeth web series RWBY, follow the adventures of team RWBY, comprising bruiser Yang Xiao Long, elegant Weiss Schnee, stealthy Blake Belladonna and courageous leader Ruby Rose, as they protect the world from all manner of Grimm!Written by Marguerite Bennet with art by Mirka Andolfo, main cover by Sarah Stone, and variant cover by Jim Lee!

Next up from DC and in stores on 10/9 is Superman #16! The Super Sons are back! But now Jon is five years older, and he's sitting on the biggest decision of his young life. Damian and Jon team up again for a rip-roaring adventure and a huge catch-up! These two best buds have really needed each other, and now they are back! Main cover by Joe Prado and Ivan Reis, “infected” variant cover by Jason Masters!

Finally from DC and in stores on 10/16 is Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman Knightfall #1 (one-shot). Don't miss this twisted tale from the pages of the game-changing event "Batman: Knightfall"! Thirty years after Bruce Wayne was broken and failed to take back the mantle of the Bat, Jean-Paul Valley, now known as Saint Batman, has turned Gotham into the city of his dreams. In his new order, killing has become commonplace and criminals live in constant fear-all in the name of justice. But just when all seems lost, a new hope for Gotham City rises...the son of Bane! From Scott Snyder, Kyle Higgins, & Javi Fernandez! $5.99

From IDW and in stores on 10/9 is Cobra Kai: Karate Kid Saga Continues #1! "JOHNNY'S STORY," Part 1. See The Karate Kid in a whole new light in this retelling through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence, two-time All Valley Tournament Champion. When the new kid makes moves on the girl that broke Johnny's heart, he vows to settle the score and win back her love. Or so goes the story Sensei Lawrence tells his students nearly 35 years later. Written by Denton J. Tipton (X-Files) and illustrated by Kagan McLeod (Infinite Kung Fu). Based on the hit YouTube Original series Cobra Kai! Cover A by McLeod, Cover B Photo Cover

Next up from Image and in stores on 10/9 is Spawn #301!

Cover A: Todd McFarlane

Cover B: Greg Capullo

Cover C: Virgin Capullo

Cover D: Jason Shawn Alexander

Cover E: Clayton Crain

Cover F: Jerome Opena

Cover G: Francesco Mattina

Cover H: McFarlane Parody Cover

Cover I: B&W McFarlane

Cover K: Alex Ross

Cover L: Virigin Ross

Cover M: Sienkiewicz

Cover N: Virgin Sienkiewicz

Cover O: J Scott Campbell

Cover P: Virigin Campbell

Cover Q: Blank Sketch Cover

From Marvel, and in store on 10/9 is the facsimile edition of Amazing Fantasy #15! The landmark, industry-changing issue that introduced the Amazing Spider-Man! When high school wallflower Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider, his life is transformed - first for the better, then for the worse! With his new array of arachnid abilities - including speed, strength, agility and, thanks to his scientific know-how, spinning webs - Peter seeks fame as the costumed celebrity called Spider-Man! But his cavalier attitude soon comes back to haunt him, and shatter the lives of his beloved Uncle Ben and Aunt May! Peter Parker is about to learn a powerful lesson, one that has never been taught better than by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko: With great power there must also come great responsibility! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING FANTASY (1962) #15.

Next up from Marvel and in stores on 10/9 is the Mary Jane variant from Greg Smallwood to Amazing Spider Man #31! Absolute Carnage Tie-in! Everyone who has ever worn the Carnage Symbiote has a Codex, including Norman Osborn from his time as the Red Goblin!Can Spider-Man save Norman from Carnage? Does he want to? WHAT OTHER SURPRISES ARE HELD HERE? MANY!!!

Next up from Marvel is Doctor Doom #1! From Christopher Cantwell (HALT AND CATCH FIRE, SHE COULD FLY) comes a new monthly ongoing series...Victor Von Doom - scientist, sorcerer, disfigured face, twisted soul - has been spending much of his time warning against a trillion-dollar global effort to create the first "artificial" black hole. Wrestling with visions of an entirely different life...a better future...DOCTOR DOOM finds himself at a crossroads. (what is he questioning?)A catastrophic act of terrorism kills thousands, and the prime suspect is... DOOM? Victor will have to push his unexplained thoughts aside and focus on remaining alive as the title of "Most Wanted Man" is thrust upon him....Left with no homeland, no armies, no allies, indeed, nothing at all, will the reign of Doctor Doom come to an abrupt halt? Main cover by ACO, MJ Cover by Cliff Chiang!

From Marvel/Star Wars comes the bridge to the new film, Rise of Skywalker: Star Wars Allegiance! BEFORE THE EXCITING EVENTS OF STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER!Hounded by the FIRST ORDER across the galaxy, the RESISTANCE is in dire need of ships, weapons and recruits to make a final stand against KYLO REN'S forces. Desperation drives a delegation led by GENERAL LEIA ORGANA and REY to entreat the Rebel veteran's one-time allies, THE MON CALAMARI, to join the fight - but decades after Imperial occupation enslaved their planet, there are those willing to stop at nothing to prevent another war from bloodying the waters of Mon Cala. A system away, POE DAMERON and FINN have their own mission: to hunt down a weapons cache on the remote moon of Avedot, unaware that they are being hunted by the most notorious criminal gang in the galaxy.

Loki #4 has a great MJ variant cover by Jen Bartel on FOC this week! Loki's death has been foretold by THE CHILDREN OF ETERNITY, the Fear Lord NIGHTMARE has come for vengeance, and among the FROST GIANTS, rebellion is brewing. Is even Loki clever enough to stay one step ahead this time? Perhaps now that he's cursed with a brand new power that will forever transform The Marvel Universe's most dashing scoundrel as he begins a new journey into the biggest mystery of all!

Miles Morales Spider Man #11 has a great MJ variant cover by Mirka Andolfo on FOC this week! Ultimatum is here and New York doesn't know what hit it.In chasing this mysterious man from a mysterious place, Miles finds himself in a VERY awkward situation involving his Uncle.And when something huge happens, Miles finds himself with a dilemma that could threaten everything Miles holds dear.

Finally from Marvel, Web of Black Widow #2 has an awesome MJ variant cover by Ben Oliver on FOC this week! SOLDIERS. ASSASSINS. LOVERS. THE WIDOW AND THE WINTER REUNITE!Natasha Romanoff and Bucky Barnes have a history as long as war, companions since the Widow's earliest days in the Red Room when both were trapped in service to the wrong side. It's one of the greatest - and most tragic - love stories of the Marvel Universe. Now the world will try to get between them once again. And with the Widow missing memories, she may find herself losing the only person who would have forgiven her for what she has to do next.

From Boom! Studios and in stores on 10/9 is Buffy the Vampire Slayer Hellmouth #1 (one shot). THE FIRST EVENT OF THE ALL-NEW BUFFY UNIVERSE STARTS HERE!Buffy Summers, the Slayer, has one job... keep the forces of hell from coming to Earth through, uh, Hellmouth. Here's the bad news.she might have failed.The Mistress Drusilla and her ally, Spike, have found a weapon to open the Hellmouth and unleash unspeakable evil across the town and the world.With time running out, Buffy must team up with a new ally that she doesn't fully trust.the vampirevigilante known as Angel! Can these two find a way to work together before the Hellmouth opens - or these two decide they might be each other's greatest enemy?From Eisner Award-nominated writer Jordie Bellaire and rising star Jeremy Lambert ( Doom Patrol ) and Eleonora Carlini ( Saban's Go Go Power Rangers ) comes the first massive event of the Buffyverse.one that threatens to shake the entire fabric of reality. This is an absolute must read from the mind of creator Joss Whedon! Cover A by Jenny Frison, Cover B by Kyle Lambert, Cover C Connecting cover (connects to Buffy #8 & Angel #5) by Kelly Matthews, & Blank Sketch Cover. $3.99

From AfterShock comics and in stores on 10/9 is Shoplifters Will Be Liquidated #1! The largest retailer in the world requires the best-trained loss prevention staff, and Security Officer Nussbaum defends the company interests at any cost. Life, human rights, rational thought are all secondary concerns. But his world is upended when he finds a society living under the retail outlet - a culture that challenges his no-tions about consumerism and sense of self. Is he ready for the message? Imagine Judge Dredd working for Amazon, and you've got a hint of what you're in for.

From Titan comics and in stores on 10/9 is Robotech Remix #1! Robotech is reborn from the ashes of Event Horizon! New writer Brenden Fletcher (Motorcrush, Isola) and artist Elmer Damaso (Robotech/Voltron, Marvel Mangaverse) boot up Robotech: Remix, an all-new series that will take beloved characters and iconic mecha to places fans have never seen before! Cover A & B by Elmer Damaso, cover C by Rico Renzi, Cover D action figure variant, cover E by Jon Lam, Cover F Blank Cover!

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