Comic Shop Corner: February 26, 2014

Dark Horse Comics

Tomb Raider #1

Following the game acclaimed for its bold and sophisticated new vision, this series launches Lara Croft on the formative adventures that will change her life forever! Superstar writer Gail Simone picks up Lara Croft's story where the smash hit Tomb Raider game left off-in a new ongoing comics series. And if there is one thing we know about Gail is she knows how to write a strong female lead.

Also available: Mind MGMT #19, Vandroid #1, Serenity: Leaves On The Wind #2, King Conan The Conqueror #1, Star Wars Legacy II #12, Halo: Escalation #3, Massive #20, Mass Effect: Foundation #8, Furious #2, Captain Midnight #8, and many more!

DC Comics

The Wake #6

Superstar writer Scott Snyder continues his creator-owned horror series with issue #6 which kicks off the 2nd half of the story. 'My name is Leeward, and this is where my story begins...' Our story jumps two hundred years into a flooded future where nothing is the same.

Also available: Teen Titans #28, Batman/Superman #8, Aquaman #28, Superman: Lois Lane #1, Justice League Dark #28, Forever Evil: A.R.G.U.S. #5, Superman #28, Dead Boy Detectives #3, Flash #28, World's Finest #20, Catwoman #28, 100 Bullets: Brother Lono #8, All-Star Western #28, Talon #16, Batman: The Dark Knight #28, DC Universe Vs. The Masters Of The Universe #5, Scooby Doo Where Are You? #42, Larfleeze #8, Adventures Of Superman #10, Beware The Batman #5, and many more!

IDW Publishing

Samurai Jack: Director's Cut

As the evil demon Aku takes over the ancient world, the fate of the world rests in the hands of a noble samurai warrior. But when Aku blasts him into the future (a future ruled by the shapeshifting demon), Samurai Jack must find a way to return and right the wrongs of the past! This special Director's Cut reprints the classic adaptation of the first three episodes of Samurai Jack, along with bonus pages and commentary from creator Genndy Tartakovsky and artist Bill Wray!

Also available: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #31, X-Files: Conspiracy - Transformers #1, Ghostbusters #13, Powerpuff Girls #6, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Utrom Empire #2, Transformers: Regeneration One #99, Star Trek: Khan #5, My Little Pony: Friends Forever #2, and many more!

Image Comics

Deadly Class #2

It's Marcus's first day at the Kings Dominion High School for the Deadly Arts. A locker full of death threats, a schedule full of brutality, and whispers in the hallway about his mysterious past...which is fast catching up to cut out his freshly broken heart. It's the book everyone has been talking about! Hot off the issue #1 sellout, Rick Remender's action packed masterpiece has been flying off the shelves!

Also available: The Walking Dead #122, Satellite Sam #6, Bounce #10, One-Hit Wonder #1, Chew #40, Rat Queens #5, Sex #11, Black Science #4, Manhattan Projects #18, Three #5, Super Dinosaur #22, Revenge #1, Artifacts #35, Umbral #4, Elephantmen #54, Dead Body Road #3, Sheltered #7, Five Weapons #7, and many more!

Marvel Comics

Fantastic Four #1

The world's greatest comics magazine begins anew with Marvel's First Family, the Fantastic Four! But as the brilliant Mr. Fantastic, the compassionate Invisible Woman, the ever lovin' Thing & the hot-headed Human Torch embark on a strange mission, they aren't met with new beginnings, but an untimely end! As the family of cosmic explorers head towards their darkest hour, who could possibly be behind their downfall? And how is one of their oldest enemies, the sadistic dragon known as Fing-Fang-Foom involved? Prepare for the fantastic!

Also available: Superior Spider-Man #28, Wolverine #2, Hawkeye #15, Cataclysm: The Ultimate's Last Stand #5, Guardians Of The Galaxy #12, Miracleman #3, Thunderbolts #22, Origin II #3 and many more!

Spotlight

Archie Comics' Life With Archie #34

Archie Marries Veronica-'Up in the Air!': Archie and Veronica are doing their best to not let the tumultuous events of their lives effect the love they have for one another. They're doing pretty well, too, but is love enough to keep their legal battles at bay? Speaking of love and battles, Jughead and Ethel have some planning to do but hopefully their stubbornness won't get in the way! And Kevin's trying his best to not let people's perceptions of him effect his Senate job, perhaps some encouraging words is all he needs. And Clay's back to work-but things still seem new and strange. Could it just be his imagination?

Archie Marries Betty-'Not So Great Expectations!': Archie's finally had enough of Betty's busy schedule-and he's not the only one! Will all of her hard work have paid off or has it only made matters worse? And who is it Archie's really mad at-Betty for neglecting him? Or himself for being selfish and feeling guilty? Meanwhile, Kevin dives head first into the investigation on the nearby mall shooting after discovering that the tragedy hit closer to home than he ever could have imagined. And Jughead's waiting on bated breath as Midge's due date draws closer and closer. Oh baby, things are crazy in Riverdale!

FCBD Spotlight

Fantagraphics' Uncle Scrooge & Donald Duck: A Matter Of Some Gravity

Disney finally returns to Free Comic Book Day with a story featuring they're biggest comic characters, the Duck family. In "A Matter of Some Gravity" by fan-favorite Don Rosa, saucy sorceress Magica De Spell turns Scrooge's life sideways - literally! - when she distorts the forces of gravity! Then, in "The Sign of the Triple Distelfink", Lucky Gladstone Gander faces a 24-hour luck jinx - and battles to hide it from a gloating Cousin Donald! Only ever published in the USA in under-printed mid-1990's editions, these Rosa classics are back like you've never seen them before!