New Releases by Kelly Sue Deconnick

Millennia ago, Queen Hera and the goddesses of the Olympian pantheon grew greatly dissatisfied with their male counterparts…and far from their sight, they put a plan into action. A new society was born, one never before seen on Earth, capable of wondrous and terrible things…but their existence could not stay secret for long. When a despairing woman named Hippolyta crossed the Amazons’ path, a series of events was set in motion that would lead to an outright war across heaven and Earth-and the creation of Earth’s greatest guardian! Legendary talents Kelly Sue DeConnick, Phil Jimenez, Gene Ha, and Nicola Scott unleash a critically lauded and Eisner Award-winning reading experience the likes of which you’ve never seen, with unbelievably sumptuous art and a story that will haunt you.Collects Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1-3.

It’s the penultimate issue of our year-long celebration of Image’s 30th anniversary, and this time around we’ve got an all-new PRETTY DEADLY story by KELLY SUE DeCONNICK & EMMA RÍOS, the first NYC MECH tale in nearly 20 years by IVAN BRANDON & ANDY MacDONALD, the debut of GHOST MAKERS by EMI LENOX, “The Slacktacular Now” by JOHN ARCUDI & DOUG MAHNKE, and another look at IN HELL WE FIGHT! by JOHN LAYMAN & JOK. And as if that’s not enough, GEOFF JOHNS & ANDREA MUTTI bring us closer to the conclusion of “The Blizzard,” BRENDEN FLETCHER & ERICA HENDERSON prepare to wrap up “Red Stitches,” and the clock runs out for PATRICK KINLDON & MAURIZIO ROSENZWEIG’s “Gehenna.” Plus! SKOTTIE YOUNG’s “Stupid Fresh Mess” and DEAN HASPIEL’s “Billy Dogma!”

A wedding is supposed to be a happy occasion. But for Aquaman and his allies, the wedding of the century is here-and hell follows with it. When Mera awakens from her coma, she finds herself betrothed…but not to Aquaman. The secret of the groom could spell doom for Atlantis, and it all culminates in a brawl at the altar, with wedding crashers from across the Seven Kingdoms! Acclaimed writer Kelly Sue DeConnick’s Aquaman run reaches its conclusion here! Collects Aquaman #58-65.

Villains, heroes, machinations, and long-held grudges from Kelly Sue DeConnick’s definitive Aquaman run all converge in this issue! Arthur is defeated, Mera’s held captive, and Orm’s grand plan is near completion! Together, Mera and Arthur are one of DC’s most powerful couples, and when they send out the call, you better believe that everyone answers. Guest-starring the Justice League in a finale that will amaze you!

Mera wakes up from her coma more powerful than ever before…but finds her kingdom in absolute peril! Meanwhile, with Ocean Master hell-bent on kidnapping the infant Princess Andy to assert his power, Aquaman takes his daughter on the run-as far away from the water as he can manage!

Underwater fishticuffs! It’s a battle royal as Orm’s army, a bloodthirsty elemental,and Arthur go fin-to-fin-to-fin over the future of Atlantis’s heir apparent. Alarm bells are ringing, and Mera better wake up soon, lest the kingdom come undone!

The Eisner-nominated, New York Times bestselling world of PRETTY DEADLY returns, this time to the sun-soaked strips of "30s-era Hollywood. Here, the best and brightest are dimmed and broken and the granddaughter of Sara Fields is found dead. Desperate to solve her murder, her heartbroken uncle calls on the Reaper of Vengeance to aid him. Collects PRETTY DEADLY: THE RAT #1-5 "Grand and majestic storytelling." Warren Ellis "Cherish it." Kieron Gillen "A masterpiece of mythopoeism." N.K. Jemisin, NYT Book Review "Pushes the boundaries of comics storytelling in the most wicked ways. I love it." -Ed Brubaker "Sergio Leone crossed with Neil Gaiman''s American Gods." Tor.com

There’s a baby in the water, and the sharks are circling! Mera lies comatose following the birth of her child, and when it becomes clear that he who has the royal baby has royal power, Aquaman must flee with his young daughter. But will he be able to escape Ocean Master, who’s been sharpening his trident as well as his plans for takeover with a loyal new army at his back? The hunt is on…and everything Arthur holds dear hangs in the balance!

DER FREMDE AUS DEM MEER Einst war Arthur Curry der König von Atlantis, der Verteidiger der Meere und der Superheld Aquaman. Doch nun wurde er ohne Erinnerungen in ein neues Leben gespült: Im kleinen Inseldorf Unspoken Water, wo man an alte Mächte und fast vergessene Götter glaubt, ist Arthur nur ein Fremder ohne Namen. Und obwohl alle freundlich zu ihm sind, geht in Unspoken Water doch etwas Übles vor, und schon bald schwebt der Mann aus dem Meer in großer Gefahr ... Perfekt für neue Leser. Der Auftakt einer fantastischen neuen Aquaman-Saga, geschrieben von Top-Autorin Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel) und gezeichnet von Robson Rocha (SUPERGIRL).

In this issue, Mera and Aquaman welcome their very own Aquababy! In the wake of Black Manta’s attack on Amnesty Bay, Aquaman encounters a new crisis when Mera unexpectedly goes into labor…and things don’t look good for the queen of Atlantis. Don’t miss this historic, emotional issue that kicks off a bold new era for Aquaman!

Collects Black Widow: Deadly Origin (2009) #1-4, Black Widow (2010) #1-8, Widowmaker (2010) #1-4, Fear Itself: Black Widow (2011) #1, Black Widow Saga (2010) #1; material from Enter the Heroic Age (2010) #1, Iron Man: Kiss and Kill (2010) #1. Thrilling adventures of Marvel''s deadliest superspy! Natasha''s shadowy past once again threatens all she holds dear in a globe-hopping thriller! As the Black Widow''s house of cards comes crashing down around her, what will she do to keep her deepest secret buried? When a senator is seduced and assassinated, why does the trail followed by his journalist son lead back to Natasha? Meanwhile, espionage agents around the world are being assassinated by an all-new Ronin! The next two targets: Black Widow and Mockingbird! But Hawkeye is determined to unmask the killer! Let the spy games begin!

The tides turn for the Sea King as Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel, Pretty Deadly) and red-hot artist Robson Rocha steer Aquaman into uncharted waters! Arthur Curry discovers more of his true nature and his connection to the seas. Once he regains his memories and uncovers the shocking truth of how he lost them, which home will he return to-the land or the sea? Plus, Aqualad returns, Mera makes a life-altering decision and Black Manta reunites with his dead father! Collects Aquaman #48-52.

Black Manta and Mech Manta invade Amnesty Bay with one target in mind-Aqualad! Can Aquaman save his protégé from his deadly lineage? Or will the combined might of the Mantas finally be Arthur Curry’s undoing?

Enter the door that never closes to the realm of the Reaper of Thirst. "PRETTY DEADLY goes old Hollywood, and pushes the boundaries of comics storytelling in the most wicked ways." ED BRUBAKER

A “Year of the Villain” tie-in issue! When an assassination attempt on Aquaman tears through Amnesty Bay’s Founders Day festival, tensions between Aquaman and the people of his city reach an all-time high. Worse, Aquaman’s dog Salty has gone missing! Can Aquaman save the festival and find his dog before Amnesty Bay tears itself apart?

It’s the reunion everyone will be talking about as Aquaman and Mera finally come face to face! Meanwhile, Aqualad and the Old Gods put the murder charges to rest when the true culprit is revealed…and Black Manta makes his move on Aquaman!

Vengeance hungers.

KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (BITCH PLANET, Captain Marvel) and EMMA RíOS (MIRROR, I.D.) begin a new chapter in the dark and deadly golden era of Hollywood.

Trapped on NammaÕs island with nowhere to run, the amnesiac Aquaman must protect Caille from her mother, who aims to reach her full power at the cost of CailleÕs life! Will Aquaman hold his own against the mother of all gods and retrieve his lost memories? Or will Aquaman turn to salt at her hand?

SheÕs heeeeeere! Witness the epic origin of AquamanÕs most dangerous foe yetÑthe nefarious Namma! Meanwhile, Aquaman, still trying to piece together his strange vision of a mysterious red-headed woman, agrees to accompany Caille across dangerous waters to meet her long-lost mother in exchange for recovering his lost memories. But as the two allies (or maybe more?) approach NammaÕs island, strange events begin to occur that reveal a shocking truth about Caille herself!

Collecting Marvelu0092s Captain Marvel Prelude, Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #13, Ms. Marvel (1977) #1, Ms. Marvel (2006) #1, Captain Marvel (2012) #1, Generations: Captain Marvel & Captain Mar-Vell And Life Of Captain Marvel (2018) #1. Prepare for Captain Marvelu0092s cinematic debut with titanic tales setting the stage for the Marvel Universeu0092s mightiest hero! When an encounter with Kree soldier Mar-Vell grants Carol Danvers amazing powers, she begins a costumed career as Ms. Marvel! Determined to prove herself the best of the best in a world full of fearsome foes, Carol takes on the mantle of Captain Marvel u0097 and the responsibility of protecting the entire planet! But what happens when she comes face-to-face with Mar-Vell who died years before? Plus: Look back at Carolu0092s early days, and learn what shaped the woman behind the mask!

Aquaman no more! Still reeling from the stunning events of last issue, the onetime Sea King becomes obsessed with finding the mysterious redheaded woman from his vision. But where to even start? DonÕt worry, Arthur: that mysterious redhead is looking for you, too, as Mera begins the hunt for her missing mate. Amnesiac Atlanteans, redheaded mermaids and more, all on a collision course inside the mysterious town called Unspoken Water.

Eleanor''s gambit: The "PRESIDENT BITCH" arc concludes. BITCH PLANET will return in August.

DeCONNICK (Captain Marvel, BITCH PLANET) and ROS (ISLAND, MIRROR) present the follow up to the Eisnernominated, New York Times bestselling PRETTY DEADLY, VOL. 1: THE SHRIKE. Sarah Fields is dying and her children strike a bargain with the Immortals: give them one month, until the moon is full again, to find her son. The boy is far away, in the trenches of France, stalked by the Reapers of Vengeance and Cruelty. Collects PRETTY DEADLY #6-10

Kam is reunited with her sister.

The Reaper of War exacts his toll. In doing so, he makes it personal for Ginny.

The Marvel Universe''s most exciting action heroes continue their adventures! Black Widow discovers a deadly plot that spans the entire globe! Captain Marvel sets out to find the real reason behind the resettlement of Rocket Girl''s people! Ms. Marvel discovers a secret about her new powers as she investigates the Inventor! She-Hulk''s client, Kristoff Vernard, has been kidnapped by his father: Doctor Doom! The new Thor is adjusting to being a hero, but the original Odinson wants his hammer back! And the fi nal showdown between Squirrel Girl and Galactus is here! COLLECTING: BLACK WIDOW (2014) #4, CAPTAIN MARVEL (2014) #4, MS. MARVEL (2014) #4, SHE-HULK (2014) #4, THOR (2014) #4, UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL (2015) #4.

Meet the Reaper of War.

"Extraordinary Machine" uncovers the past of the Bitches'' secret weapon Meiko Maki, how she went from promising engineer to killer-and the ace up her sleeve. From KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (PRETTY DEADLY, Captain Marvel) with guest pencils by TAKI SOMA (Takio, The Victories).

The world''s most dangerous felon is in the world''s top supermax-security prison--an institution so secret that even the vice president doesn''t know it exists. But can any cell contain Norman Osborn? After the events of SIEGE, the former Green Goblin, Iron Patriot and power-mad director of worldwide security isn''t allowed to have a toothbrush - and he''s surrounded by the deadliest criminals in the world. Lucky for Osborn, they''re fans.