Local Comic Shop Day takes place this coming Wednesday, November 23 at our local comic book shop with a number of special edition variant covers available.
Conceived and implemented by ComicsPRO comic book specialty retailers, Local Comic Shop Day calls attention to locally owned independent comic book specialty stores, celebrating their unique and vital role in being the primary fire-starters of pop culture. Pop Culture begins in your local comic shop!
Let’s take a look at the covers and comics available for this year’s Local Comic Shop Day.
Tori Amos: Little Earthquakes (Z2)
Tori Amos: Little Earthquakes is the official graphic novel celebrating 30 years of Tori Amos’s breakout album: Little Earthquakes. This graphic novel features 24 stories inspired by the 12 songs on the album, as well as the 12 ‘B-sides’ that accompanied the album and its associated singles. With star writers such as Neil Gaiman and Margaret Atwood being assembled by Z2 editor Rantz Hoseley, who previously edited the multi-award-winning Comic Book Tattoo, and who painted the cover for her recent Christmastide EP.
The Local Comic Shop Day variant has exclusive artwork from Jason Levesque.
The Illustrated Al: The Songs of “Weird Al” Yankovic (Z2)
The Illustrated Al: The Songs of “Weird Al” Yankovic features top cartoonists expressing Al’s “Yankovisions” visually within this book’s pages. The great Al-merican songbook features 20+ classic songs interpreted by such artists as Bill Plympton, Aaron Augenblick, Peter Bagge, Steve Chanks, Danny Hellman, Felipe Sobreiro, Gideon Kendall, Michael Kupperman, Wes Hargis, and many more! Foreword by legendary comic Emo Philips with an accompanying illustration by master MAD alumnus Sam Viviano.
The Local Comic Shop Day variant has exclusive artwork from Mark Fredrickson.
Kroma #1 (Skybound)
Imprisoned in a tower within the walls of the Pale City, Kroma lives her days out in darkness, believing she is the most evil creature alive. However, where her people see a monster, the mysterious orphan Zet sees a human. But if either of them are to survive the city’s strange rituals and customs, they will have to overcome the cruel fate of Kroma…even if it means risking certain death beyond the walls in the jaws of giant lizards and enormous birds of prey.
The Local Comic Shop Day exclusive variant edition of superstar Lorenzo De Felici main cover with a stunning matte lamination and spot gloss applied to the cover image.
The Walking Dead Deluxe #50 (Skybound)
In the now-iconic 50th issue, Carl fights for survival alone. This deluxe presentation in stunning full color also features another installment of “Cutting Room Floor” and creator commentary celebrating the secret history of the series.
The Local Comic Shop Day exclusive variant edition of Charlie Adlard’s wraparound cover featuring an unforgettable full foil treatment.
Spider-Man #2 (Marvel)
After the tragedy of the first issue, our Spider-heroes try to make a plan against Morlun. But Morlun isn’t their only problem… Shathra is back and more powerful than the last time she nearly killed Peter and Ezekiel. Last time, Peter tricked Shathra, and she’s had plenty of time to plan his death and the death of all spiders!
The Local Comic Shop Day variant has exclusive artwork from Francesco Mobili.
The Amazing Spider-Man #13 (Marvel)
Hobgoblin’s story comes to a chilling end, and no one is going to be rocked harder by it than Norman Osborn! Witness the birth of the Gold Goblin! What does this mean for our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man?!
The Local Comic Shop Day variant has exclusive artwork from Francesco Mobili.
Behold Behemoth #1 (Boom!)
House of Slaughter’s Tate Brombal brings his first original series to Boom! Studios alongside red hot artist Nick Robles (The Dreaming: Waking Hours). Greyson’s world is crumbling following his brother’s sudden and mysterious death… His sleepless nights are haunted by vivid nightmares of a terrifying monster, pushing him to the brink of losing both his sanity and his job as a social worker. But he’s truly shaken to the core when his newest case-a young orphaned girl named Wren-is found at the scene of a brutal murder, just hours after first meeting Greyson.
The line between nightmare and waking life blurs as Greyson soon discovers that the monster from his dreams might just be real-a mythical, ancient beast that is bringing about the end of the world, with shocking connections to both him and Wren…
The Local Comic Shop Day variant has exclusive artwork from Vincenzo Riccardi.
Mighty Morphing Power Rangers / TMNT II #1 Ashcan (Boom!)
Between an invasion from beyond, old enemies teaming up with unlikely accomplices, and a threat to the Rangers’ powers themselves, will the two teams survive the onslaught, or will they need help from the most unexpected ally imaginable?
Longtime Power Rangers architect Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun) joins forces with superstar artist Dan Mora (World’s Finest, Once & Future) to deliver the follow-up to the hit crossover!
Grim #1 Foil (Boom!)
Jessica Harrow is dead. But her journey has only just begun!
Discover the world of the afterlife, where Jessica has been recruited as a Reaper, tasked with ferrying countless souls to their final destination. But unlike the rest of the Reapers, she has no memory of what killed her and put her into this predicament. In order to unravel the mystery of her own demise, she’ll have to solve an even bigger one – where is the actual Grim Reaper?
From acclaimed writer Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn) and fan favorite artist Flaviano (New Mutants) comes a bold new vision of what comes after, and the nature of death itself!
The Local Comic Shop Day variant of Grim is an exclusive foil cover from Flaviano.
Once Upon A Time At The End of The World #1 Foil (Boom!)
In this epic post-apocalyptic tale, Maceo and Mezzy have never met anyone like each other, and they’ll need all the help they can get to survive a planet ravaged by environmental catastrophe. This epic trilogy-each issue overflowing with 30 story pages-spans a lifetime as philosophical differences tear at the threads holding Maceo and Mezzy together.
Will they, and the earth beneath their feet, ultimately be torn apart? New York Times bestselling, Eisner and Harvey Award-winning, and Marvel flagship writer Jason Aaron (Thor, The Avengers, Southern Bastards) launches his most ambitious creator-owned series to date with the first of three unique artistic partners – Eisner-winning artist Alexandre Tefenkgi (The Good Asian) – to take on a vision of the end of the world that’s brutal and nostalgic, whimsical and grounded… and ultimately, timeless.
In addition to the Local Comic Book Shop foil variant by Tefenkgi, the first printing of the series will also be available on November 23.
Eight Billion Genies #1 Sketch Cover (Image)
If you had one wish…what would you wish for? Now, what if everyone else had one wish too? That’s Eight Billion Genies. At exactly the same moment, everyone on earth gets a genie and one wish. All hell breaks loose, in a very entertaining way…and that’s just the beginning. Since its launch, Amazon Studios has gone on to acquire the development rights to this bestselling series in a heated auction. The first project coming out of the deal is a feature film, which will be executive produced by Soule and Browne and serve as the cornerstone in a cross-media Universe of storytelling.
This special Local Comic Shop Day exclusive variant will feature a cardstock cover showcasing a blank genie silhouette for you to personalize with your own sketch. Image Comics will be running an exciting Instagram contest for fans to submit their own genie illustrations for a chance to be one of five lucky entrants to win a signed and remarqued copy of the Eight Billion Genies Deluxe Hardcover for themselves and a local comic shop of their choosing.
(No purchase necessary. Sketch entries do not need to be done on a Local Comic Shop Day variant in order to qualify. Contest will run from 11/26 thru 12/6. Visit @imagecomics on Instagram for full contest details).
I Hate This Place, Vol. 1 TP – Explicit (Skybound)
After inheriting a farmhouse, Trudy and Gabby are ready to start the next chapter of their lives together… except it’s already home to a mysterious force that’s attracted ghosts, aliens, and all kinds of supernatural beings for decades. Now, Gabby and Trudy must play by the “house rules” in order to survive living amongst the most frightening creatures on Earth in this series from Kyle Starks (Assassin Nation, The Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton) and Artyom Topilin (Ice Cream Man Presents Quarantine Comix Special). Collects I Hate This Place #1-5.
The Local Comic Shop Day trade paperback is an exclusive explicit variant by Topilin.
Door To Door Night By Night #1 Foil (Vault)
From all-star creators Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Last Book You’ll Ever Read) and Sally Cantirino (I Walk With Monsters, Human Remains) comes the story of a motley crew going to battle against supernatural evil throughout the American South.
The Heritage Mills sales team travels from town to town, knocking on doors. They’re the best at what they do… which also means they’re the worst. They’re broken, each and every one of them, haunted by closets so full of skeletons, they’re bursting. When they discover a terrible secret behind one fateful door, it opens their eyes to a world full of real monsters hidden in every small town.
The Local Comic Shop Day variant is an exclusive foil cover from Cantirino.
Bunn will be joining the Capes and Tights Podcast in early 2023 to discuss Door To Door Night By Night.
Dark Spaces Wildfire #5 (IDW)
It was a crazy plan. They faced impossible obstacles and wild twists and turns they never could have imagined. Now it’s time to see if Ma and her crew can rally to salvage their death-defying heist or if any chance for a better future is going to go up in smoke. Scott Snyder and Hayden Sherman bring the fiery first saga of Dark Spaces to a stunning conclusion!
Grab this Local Comic Shop Day book!
TMNT: The Armageddon Game #3 (IDW)
The best laid plans of mutants and mentors! The TMNT and their new mentor, the Shredder, have quickly discovered their mission to recruit new allies to battle against Rat King and his minions in NYC has its own set of perilous circumstances. In Dimension X, Michelangelo and the Neutrinos are forced to join the Nova Posse as would-be bounty hunters.
Meanwhile, in Dimension Z, the Shredder and Dark Leo realize they must undertake a deadly rescue mission if they are to have any chance of bringing Cherubae to their side. And on Earth, Raphael is finding nothing ever comes easy when Old Hob is involved, while nearby, Donnie and Jennika have their fair share of dangerous problems, not the least of which is the mysterious Null Turtles!
Note: This comic is coming out on December 7, 2022. Two weeks after Local Comic Shop Day.
Miss Meow #1 (Merc)
Miss Meow #1 is here for Local Comic Shop Day! She attends the Merc Gala Event to acquire the helmet of Leonidas but someone from her past shows up to foil her plans! Merc Publishing proudly presents our flagship title, Miss Meow!! A fun, crazy and exciting new universe of characters is introduced here!
Cover A is limited to 2,000 copies with the virgin Cover B limited to 1,000.
Born of Blood #1 (Merc)
Celebrate Local Comic Shop Day with Giaris! Ancient Sparta is a dangerous place. It requires a strong hand to keep its rivals at bay, and for years King Cleomenes’ strength did just that. But after losing his Queen who only offered him one heir, his daughter Giaris, he’s decided he must put her through a baptism of fire to prepare her to one day take his place in defending Sparta. Will she rise to the challenge or will she and Sparta fall?
Cover A is limited to 2,000 copies with the virgin Cover B limited to 1,000.
Deathrage #1 (Merc)
Celebrate Local Comic Shop Day with Deathrage! Discover the secret origins of the Spartan World Order’s resident bad boy in his own series! The black sheep of the Mercs, Deathrage, has set social media buzzing with his antics at the Merc Gala (Miss Meow #1!) Now witness his heroic beginnings, his tragic betrayal, and his rise to superhero celebrity fame and fortune… and learn why the other Spartans hate him so much! The roller coaster begins here!
Cover A is limited to 2,000 copies with the virgin Cover B limited to 1,000.
Quick Stops #1 (Dark Horse)
Enter the Askewniverse when pop culture nuisance Kevin Smith’s brand-new anthology series, Quick Stops, opens for business, telling tall tales from the Jersey world of his classic comedies!
In this premiere issue, Chronic-Con guest of honor Holden McNeil tells Alyssa Jones and a packed podcast audience his story of going green with legendary loiterers Jay and Silent Bob in the Quick Stop cooler, and how it directly led to the birth of his Bluntman and Chronic comic books!
Black-and-white comics like the Clerks films.
The Local Comic Shop Day variant features the 10th Annual Chronic Con logo.
Batman & Joker Deadly Duo #1 Foil (DC)
This meticulously crafted tale of the Dark Knight’s deadliest team-up will introduce you to a grim and gritty Gotham that only Marc Silvestri could bring you.
The comics industry celebrates this year’s Local Comic Shop Day on Wednesday, November 23, and will commemorate the occasion with an exclusive new version of Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo #1 by Silvestri—featuring Silvestri’s art presented in stunning black-and-white, along with a foil cover!
The Local Comic Shop Day variant is an exclusive foil cover from Silvestri.
