Oni Press sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in December 2016.
ANOTHER CASTLE: GRIMOIRE
(W) Andrew Wheeler
(A/C/CA) Paulina Ganucheau
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT161707
ON SALE: 2/15/2017
AGE RANGE: 8 and up
GENRE: Fantasy, Adventure
PRICE: $15.99
152 PAGES
Princess Misty of Beldora longs for a more exciting life, but gets more than she bargained for when she is captured by Lord Badlug, the ruler of the neighboring kingdom of Grimoire. He intends to marry her and conquer Beldora, leading the land into ruin and chaos. Together with the long-suffering citizens of Grimoire and a certain bumbling prince, Misty must fight to protect her kingdom and free both realms from Badlug’s tyrannical rule. Misty is determined not to be another damsel in distress; instead, she’ll discover just what it takes to be the hero of the story.
RICK AND MORTY: LIL’ POOPY SUPERSTAR TPB
(W/A) Sarah Graley
(C) Mildred Louis
BACK-UP COMICS illustrated by Marc Ellerby
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT161708
ON SALE: 2/22/2017
AGE RANGE: 15 and up
GENRE: Humor, Sci-fi
PRICE: $19.99
128 PAGES
The runaway hit comic book series based on Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland’s hilarious [adult swim]animated show Rick and Morty explores the complexities of friendship and fame in Lil’ Poopy Superstar!
Mr. Poopybutthole is in trouble, and he turns to the one person he can trust: Summer Smith! She’s more than willing to help, but is he telling her the whole truth? Summer will find out as she and Mr. Poopybutthole embark on their very own fantastic adventure across space, complete with jailbreaks, hijackings, and high school prom. Plus, backup comics featuring good ol’ Rick and Morty!
INVADER ZIM VOLUME 3
(W) Eric Trueheart and Jhonen Vasquez
(W/A) Sarah Andersen
(A/CA) Warren Wucinich
(C) Fred C. Stresing, Katy Farina
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT161709
ON SALE: 12/14/2016
AGE RANGE: 8 and up
GENRE: Humor, Sci-fi
PRICE: $19.99
136 PAGES
A global invasion is taking place! And it’s not by any Irken named ZIM. No! This time, it’s an infestation of fluffy animals! Then, an invasion of some other aliens, who want to kidnap Dib for some reason! And watch out, because Gaz is about to pull off an invasion of her own—by conquering Bloaty’s Pizza Hog in a quest for the coveted Bloaty Shorts!
Yes, so much invading! Now let this comic, based on the hit TV show, invade your heart. And your wallet.
ANGEL CITY #3
(W) Janet Harvey
(A/CA) Megan Levens
(C/CA) Nick Filardi
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT161711
ON SALE: 12/14/2016
AGE RANGE: 15 and up
GENRE: Noir, Mystery
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES
Dolores Dare follows a lead on the April Fool’s Killer to the Ambassador Hotel, where the crooked world of Los Angeles gangsters meets the lobster-and-champagne set from Hollywood. With the help of dogged reporter Aggie Underwood, can Dolores get close to the killer without ending up in trouble herself?
MOTRO #2
(W) Ulises Fariñas with Erick Freitas
(A/CA) Ulises Fariñas
(C) Ryan Hill
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT161712
ON SALE: 12/14/2016
AGE RANGE: 15 and up
GENRE: Adventure
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES
The adventures of the boy who would be king continue! When Motro discovers a strange crystal artifact from another time, he’s given the opportunity to glance into the future. When he shares the find with the people of the next village, will the foreknowledge ruin everything? Motro isn’t looking for a fight, but if the fight comes to him, will he confront it or leave in exile once again?
RICK AND MORTY #21
(W) Kyle Starks
(A/CA) CJ Cannon
(C) Ryan Hill
BACK-UP COMIC by Marc Ellerby
RETAILER INCENTIVE ALTERNATE COVER by Daria Pekhletski
DIAMOND ORDER CODE (COVER A): OCT161713
DIAMOND ORDER CODE (COVER B INCV): OCT161714
ON SALE: 12/28/2016
AGE RANGE: 15 and up
GENRE: Humor, Sci-fi
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES
Jerry is real tired of being treated like he’s worthless, ya know? He works really hard for this family! He deserves a break! So he goes to see his best bud Doofus Rick for some fondue and merry-go-round times. However, their perfect day is interrupted by… Doofus Jerry?! And this guy seems like real bad news, man…
Retailer incentive alternate cover illustrated by
Daria Pekhletski!
FINAL ISSUE OF THE LIFE AFTER!
EXODUS: THE LIFE AFTER #10
(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov
(A/C/CA) Gabo
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT161715
ON SALE: 12/28/2016
AGE RANGE: 15 and up
GENRE: Fantasy, Adventure
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES
Jude, Essie, Nettie, and Ernest have seen Heaven, Hell, and Earth, and now they face the most terrifying realm of all. The End. Their journey has brought them to the brink of global war… and that’s not even considering the murderous Cosmic Potato.
FINAL ISSUE OF BRIK!
BRIK #6
(W) Adam Glass and Michael Benson
(A/CA) Harwinder Singh
(C) Gonzalo Duarte
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT161716
ON SALE: 12/28/2016
AGE RANGE: 15 and up
GENRE: Fantasy, Adventure
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES
With Brik gone, Drew is left to confront Little Stalin on his own. But is Drew ready for that showdown? Will he be able to put a stop to the violence engulfing his neighborhood or will he be just another victim of it? And what fate lies ahead for the golem? Get the all the answers in this thrilling conclusion!
JEFF STEINBERG: CHAMPION OF EARTH #5
(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov and Tony Fleecs
(A/CA) Tony Fleecs
(C) Luigi Anderson
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT161717
ON SALE: 12/7/2016
AGE RANGE: 15 and up
GENRE: Humor, Sci-fi
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES
The penultimate issue of Jeff Steinberg’s first comic series! Do you think Jeff even knows what the word “penultimate” means? Yeah, us neither. It’s the second to last issue of Jeff’s first intergalactic adventure and our hero… Wait, “hero”? It’s not like he got chosen because he was saving kittens from trees or anything—he was just trying to poop… Anyway, it’s almost over! Jeff’s survived thus far, maybe he won’t actually screw everything up! (unlikely)
SPACE BATTLE LUNCHTIME #7
(W/A/C/CA) Natalie Riess
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT161718
ON SALE: 12/7/2016
AGE RANGE: 8 and up
GENRE: Sci-fi
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES
With a little help from fellow contestant Neptunia, Peony makes it out of Cannibal Coliseum before she gets skewered. But if they don’t get back to the Space Battle Lunchtime studio on the double, both Neptunia and Peony will forfeit their spots in the finale! It’s a race to the finish in this penultimate issue!
INVADER ZIM #16
(W/A/CA) Aaron Alexovich
RETAILER INCENTIVE ALTERNATE COVER by George Bletsis
DIAMOND ORDER CODE (COVER A): OCT161719
DIAMOND ORDER CODE (COVER B INCV): OCT161720
ON SALE: 12/21/16
AGE RANGE: 8 and up
GENRE: Humor, Sci-fi
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES
Special one-shot from original series artist (and Invader ZIM character designer) Aaron Alexovich! When ZIM, master of fear, gets spooked by Dib, he’ll do whatever it takes to prove he isn’t scared of anything! Or that Dib is scared of something! Or that GIR is scared of everything! ANYWAY! ZIM is the master of fear here, and that’s the MOST important!
Retailer incentive alternate cover illustrated by
George Bletsis!
NIGHT’S DOMINION #4
(W/A/C/CA) Ted Naifeh
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT161721
ON SALE: 12/21/16
AGE RANGE: 16 and up
GENRE: Fantasy, Adventure
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES
His home burned, the Blacksheare crime family hot on his heels, the luckless Magus turns to the only friend he has—the Acolyte, who at least still has a temple roof over his head. But the ruthless Blacksheares have debts owed there too, and soon come to collect. What they don’t expect is for the meek Acolyte and the cowardly Magus to boldly turn and fight. Soon, the Old Temple catches fire, and the rest of the city could easily burn with it. But is it worth the effort to save a city without hope?
OH JOY SEX TOY: THE COLORING BOOK
(W/A/CA) Erika Moen
(W/C) Matthew Nolan
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT161710
ON SALE: 2/8/2017
AGE RANGE: 18 and up
GENRE: Humor
PRICE: $11.99
120 PAGES
Every week Erika Moen draws a 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 the Oh Joy Sex Toy: Coloring Book! An alluring collection 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.
