As the calendar flips to May, comic book fans get ready – five days of new releases await! With so many thrilling titles dropping in such a short time span, navigating through it all can be dizzying. To help guide you on your journey into comics this month we've curated some must-read picks that'll promise magical escapism like Ghostlore #1, Peacemaker Tries Hard #1 - plus a few more.
Of course, there are many on-going books that have release dates in May, but we are focusing on new series releases. Most of our selections come from independent publishers, but you may also see books from Marvel and DC Comics as well. This list is also subjective to what we are interested in reading.
Lastly, release dates are always subject to change due many different reasons. We will do our best to update this list as we are made aware of these changes.
MAY 17
Arcade Kings #1 (Image Comics)
(W) Dylan Burnett // (A/CA) Dylan Burnett
Writer and artist Dylan Burnett (Ant-Man, Cosmic Ghost Rider) unveils a new prestige comics series sensation, perfect for fans of Invincible and Murder Falcon.
Joe, a mysterious new face in Infinity City, has suddenly become the hottest new player at the Round House Arcade. Anyone can challenge him, but no one can win.
But Joe’s secret past is about to catch up to him when his most formidable challenge yet rolls into town, forcing Joe to combo his powers with a joystick, his fists…and his fighting family legacy!
Disney Villains: Maleficent #1 (Dynamite Entertainment)
(W) Soo Lee // (A) Soo Lee
Disney and Dynamite proudly present Maleficent, Queen of the Forbidden Mountain! Her realm is shrouded in darkness, and evil, and full of all things that go bump in the night. Her soul is cold, hardened by a lifetime of small-minded wanderers seeking to steal her powers to satisfy their mortal greed. Her patience wears thin. Her mystical might grows. It is a matter only of time before she descends the mountain and unleashes her horrible magics upon the powerless people below. A stunning vision of villainy from writer and artist Soo Lee!
