#NCBD 2/21/18: HCF's 5 Comics for New Comic Book Day!
Feb 21, 2018
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 2/21/18, there's definitely something for everyone: Doctor Strange takes on Mephisto, catch the finale of Family Trade, no one is safe from Pumpkinhead, and more!
What will you be picking up this week? Let us know over Facebook or Twitter!
Doctor Strange: Damnation #1
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(W) Donny Cates, Nick Spencer (A/CA) Rod Reis
The city of sin gets its biggest sinner yet. When Doctor Strange raises Las Vegas up from its destruction during SECRET EMPIRE, he inadvertently opens a big door for the embodiment of evil, MEPHISTO! The devilish villain takes the city for himself and sets his sights on the rest of the world. It's going to take heroes from all over the Marvel Universe to defeat him, but there's nothing simple about fighting the lord of Hell.
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 21, 2018
SRP: $4.99
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(W) Justin Jordan, Nikki Ryan (A/CA) Morgan Beem
"THE FAMILY," FINALE
Jessa has lead Berghardt and his supporters right to the heart of the Family's deepest secret. But is that all part of Berghardt's plan...or Jessa's?
In Shops: Feb 21, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Wrapped Up #5
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(W) Dave Scheidt (A) Sean Dove (A/CA) Scoot McMahon
It's the night of the creepie Kewpie! There's a haunted baby doll stalking Milo, and he's the only one who can see how evil it really is! When his mom and stepsister are lured in by the Kewpie's chubby cheeks, how can Milo possibly escape? Wrapped Up No.5 features a backup story drawn by Coleman Engle (Steven Universe).
In Shops: Feb 21, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Pumpkinhead #1
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(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Blacky Shepherd, Kyle Strahm (CA) Kelley Jones
"For each of Man's evils, a special demon exists." For thirty years, the demon of vengeance has been still, its corpse buried in a pumpkin patch graveyard in the hills. But when a reckless driver accidentally kills a pair of children, the creature is called up once more. This time, though, the monster's intended target is protected by a cruel backwoods crime family. They hatch their own supernatural plans for dealing with Pumpkinhead. For each of man's sins, a special demon exists, and when seven infernal creatures roam the hills and the hollows, no one - guilty or otherwise - is safe.
In Shops: Feb 21, 2018
SRP: $3.99
Grimm Tales of Terror, Vol. 3 #12
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(W) Ralph Tedesco, Joe Brusha (CA) Eric J
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As humans we are driven to create for the world, but what happens when your creations come back to haunt you? Sometimes letting go isn't a choice in the matter and we are left to deal with the terrifying consequences. Be sure to check out this new frightening tale of both loss and love, and the horror that it can bring!
In Shops: Feb 21, 2018
SRP: $3.99
All of these comics are available at your local comic shop! To find a comic shop near you, visit Comicshoplocator.com!