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#NCBD 4/24/19: HCF's 5 Comics for New Comic Book Day!

Every Wednesday is New Comic Book Day (#NCBD) in comic book shops, where new comics release hit the shelves of comic book shops for eager fans to pick up and purchase.

We've highlighted five comics that are perfect recommendations for any Halloween ComicFest fan looking to get into spookier, Halloween-like comics!

In this week's list, for books coming out 4/24/19, there is something frightening for everyone: the werewolves battle the vampires in Jughead the Hunger vs. Vampironica, filming begins on Elvira's gill monster romance in Shape of Elvira, and more!

What will you be picking up this week? Let us know over Facebook or Twitter!

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
JUGHEAD HUNGER VS VAMPIRONICA #1 CVR A PAT & TIM KENNEDY (MR
(W) Frank Tieri (A) Pat & Tim Kennedy (CA) Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy
In the world of JUGHEAD THE HUNGER, there are no vampires, having been wiped out in their great war with the werewolves. In the VAMPIRONICA universe, the opposite is the case, as it was the vampires who were the victors. So what happens when these two eternal enemies are brought together again? Whatever it is, it can't be good for poor ol' Jug and Vampironica, you can count on that much...
In Shops: Apr 24, 2019
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #263
IDW PUBLISHING
GHOST TREE #1
(W) Bobby Curnow (A/CA) Simon Gane
Seeking a refuge from an unhappy life, Brandt returns to his ancestral home in Japan to find a haunted tree and the departed souls that are drawn to it, including his Grandfather. Brandt attempts to heal some of history's wounds but will he be able to find any measure of peace for himself when someone special from his past returns?
From writer Bobby Curnow (Ward's Valley, TMNT) and artist Simon Gane (They're Not Like Us, Godzilla). A touching story about love, loss, and how the past never truly stays dead.
In Shops: Apr 24, 2019
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #160
IMAGE COMICS
EXORSISTERS TP VOL 01
(W) Ian Boothby (A/CA) Gisele Lagace
Did you sign a deal with the devil? Has a loved one been dragged to Hell? Then Kate and Cate Harrow should be the first ones you call for timely soul removal at a reasonable rate. This collection is perfect for fans of case-solving procedurals like Veronica Mars, Netflix's Jessica Jones, and the CW's Supernatural, and introduces readers to the Harrows, who have to deal with the end of the world, fallen angels, demon worshipping ex-boyfriends, and their Mother. Collects EXORSISTERS #1-5.
In Shops: Apr 17, 2019
SRP: $16.99
PREVIEWS Page #65
DARK HORSE COMICS
ALIENS HC DEAD ORBIT
(W) James Stokoe (A/CA) James Stokoe
After a horrific accident strikes a space station, an engineering officer must use all available tools-a timer, utility kit, and his wits-to survive an attack from the deadliest creature known to man. Collects issues #1-#4 of the hit Aliens story: Dead Orbit, penned by Orc Stain creator James Stokoe, and featuring new cover art, bonus process material, and high res scans of original art collected in a deluxe oversized hardcover format!
In Shops: Apr 24, 2019
SRP: $34.99
PREVIEWS Page #92
DYNAMITE
ELVIRA SHAPE OF ELVIRA #2 CVR A FRANCAVILLA
(W) David Avallone (A) Fran Strukan (CA) Francesco Francavilla
Filming begins on Elvira's gill monster romance, and she has some questions about her scaly paramour. Why doesn't he ever speak? Why is he never out of makeup? The Mistress of the Dark discovers that "Love Means Never Having to Say You're Soggy", in the second ridiculous issue of this special four-part miniseries.
In Shops: Apr 24, 2019
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #178

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