Spotlighting the latest new series heading our way VERY soon. We will finalize our order numbers from this week's selection this coming Sunday (some of these titles are due to arrive in three to four weeks time).
There are two ways to preorder - message MK1 or sign up for the comic Preorder App PULLBOX. Either way get in touch with MK1 to get things rolling: Email shop@mk1.co.nz Phone 07 8393728 or Facebook Messenger @Mark1Comics or use the MK1 website Chat with us button. More preorder info below.
Here are the new series, one shots and crossovers for this week. To view the week's full FINAL ORDER CUT OFF selection visit this PREVIEWS WORLD page.
DARK WEB #1 : MARVEL COMICS (W) Zeb Wells (A/CA) Adam Kubert
DUSK!
The two most famous clones ever are back to take what's theirs. Ben Reilly and Madelyne Pryor have had enough and are reigniting the INFERNO! Spider-Man and the X-Men are not ready for what's coming, and what role does Venom have in all of this? The sun is setting, dusk is approaching, and it's going to be a long night. MK1 Price $11.00 due at MK1 during the week following 7th of December 2022. Dark Web Checklist follows
FRANK MILLERS RONIN BOOK TWO #1 (OF 6)
FRANK MILLERS RONIN BOOK TWO #1 (OF 6) (MR) : FRANK MILLER PRESENTS LLC (W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller, Philip Tan, Daniel Henriques
Frank Miller returns to one of his most critically praised and influential body of works, RONIN. This six-part mini-series follows the original work and takes Casey and her new born son across the ravaged landscape of America. With layouts by Miller, the beautiful panoramic art by Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques captures all the energy and excitement of the original series, taking the characters and world into a direction all its own. Not to be missed! MK1 Price $17.00 due at MK1 during the week following 23rd of November 2022.
BLUE BEETLE GRADUATION DAY #1 (OF 6) CVR A GUTIERREZ :
DC COMICS :(W) Josh Trujillo (A) Adrian Gutierrez
Jaime Reyes has a lot to juggle. Whether it's his finals for senior year or a new villain tearing up El Paso, Jaime is always torn between two worlds. But when his worlds come crashing together at his high school graduation, nothing will ever be the same. A message from the Reach bombards Jaime's scarab, Khaji Da, and it starts throwing off his connection to the device. And as if that wasn't enough, Jaime's parents and friends are pressuring him about his next steps in life. But what's hidden here on Earth that's drawing the Reach back? And where did this new Fadeaway Man come from? Can Jaime find balance in his life and rise to become a true hero, or is it curtains for Blue Beetle? MK1 Price $9.50 due at MK1 during the week following 29th of November 2022.
MILES MORALES SPIDER-MAN #1 : MARVEL COMICS
(W) Cody Ziglar (A) Federico Vicentini (CA) Dike Ruan
"TRIAL BY SPIDER"!
SPIDER-MAN faces the strongest super-powered foes and most dangerous gauntlets the Multiverse can throw his way, and every time MILES MORALES falls, he rises again - stronger than before. Until now. There are some punches you don't get up from and a new villain isn't pulling a single one as they threaten everyone and everything Miles loves. Between school, home, his love life and battling super-charged and upgraded villains night and day - Miles is reaching his breaking point. And when this new foe is finished, Spider-Man's world will be changed forever. Guest-starring MAC GARGAN, A.K.A. THE SCORPION! Don't miss the next Marvel masterpiece from writer Cody Ziglar (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, SPIDER-PUNK) and artist Federico Vicentini (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, WOLVERINE)! MK1 Price $11.00 due at MK1 during the week following 7th of December 2022.
DARK CRISIS THE DARK ARMY #1 (ONE SHOT) CVR A GLEB MELNIKOV
DC Comics : Writer: Mark Waid, Delilah S. Dawson, Dennis Culver, Artist: Freddie E. Williams II , Cover Artist: Gleb Melnikov
As Pariah's Dark Army continues its march around the globe, Damian Wayne thinks he's got an answer as to why Pariah is able to control the most dangerous cosmic villains of the Multiverse--and he's taking Red Canary and Dr. Light on the road to see if he's right! Don't miss this thrilling Dark Crisis tie-in with direct connections to the present and future of the DCU! MK1 Price $12.50 due at MK1 during the week following 22nd of November 2022.
MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR #1 (OF 5) : MARVEL COMICS
(W) Jordan Ifueko (A) Glez, Alba (CA) Ken Lashley
Being a preteen super hero is hard. Doing it when your parents finally know about it is even harder. Good thing Lunella Lafayette (A.K.A. Moon Girl, Inhuman super-genius) has a plan to keep heroing. To provide herself with the perfect alibi, she organizes a roller derby team of other Inhuman kids. It's just supposed to be an excuse to get out of the apartment with all her super-hero gear in tow, but it turns out to be kind of?fun? But nothing is simple when you're a super hero, and one of the kids on the team might just be more sinister than they appear. MK1 Price $9.50 due at MK1 during the week following 22nd of November 2022.
DCS GRIFTER GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER (ONE SHOT)
DC COMICS : (W) Various (A) Various (CA) Carlos D'Anda
Written by Derek Fridolfs, John Layman, Max Bemis, Cavan Scott, Michael Conrad, Scott Bryan Wilson, and more! Art by Dustin Nguyen, Fico Ossio, Christopher Mitten, Skylar Patridge, and others Ho-ho-ho my gosh, it's time to deck the halls with holly...er, Harley Quinn, Batman, and more of your favorite DC superstars! Who made it to the Nice List? Hawkman? Black Canary? Is that Animal Man on the naughty list? And how did Grifter find himself in the targeting sights of those pesky reindeer! Get one for you and an extra for a loved one's stocking (yule be glad you did!) in this holiday song celebration! MK1 Price $21.00 due at MK1 during the week following 29th of November 2022.
WILDSTORM 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPEC ONE SHOT CVR A LEE
DC COMICS : (W) Various (A) Various
Written by Matthew Rosenberg, Brandon Choi, J. Scott Campbell, Brett Booth, Ed Brisson and others Art by Jim Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Bryan Hitch, Brett Booth, and others In 1992 Jim Lee changed the course of comics history with the founding of WildStorm Productions, which would revolutionize the business and launch the careers of so many top creators. To this day, 30 years later, the impact of the imprint, its characters, and its creators is still felt! In honor of this legacy comes a 100-page giant that pays homage to the past...and looks toward the future! Part of this mammoth special will be reprinting--for the first time in periodical form!--short stories from the acclaimed WildStorm: A Celebration of 25 Years hardcover, including stories by Jim Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Brett Booth, Dustin Nguyen, and more...plus new stories featuring WildStorm characters in the DC core line, charting their future in the DC Universe... MK1 Price $17.00 due at MK1 during the week following 29th of November 2022.
ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS MARVEL TALES #1 : MARVEL COMICS
(W) Stan Lee (A) Steve Ditko (CA) Nick Bradshaw (A/CA) Jack Kirby
Four of the cornerstone issues that ushered in the Marvel Age of Comics in one unbeatable package!
In FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby changed everything, introducing Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and Susan and Johnny Storm - and sending them on the ill-fated rocket trip that transformed them into the Fantastic Four!
In AMAZING FANTASY (1962) #15, Lee joined another legend, Steve Ditko, to spin a tale of power and responsibility featuring teen wallflower Peter Parker?the icon-in-the-making named Spider-Man!
In X-MEN (1963) #1, Lee and Kirby created a new breed of hero _ the X-Men, whose mutant abilities are a gift they're born with?or is that a curse?
And in AVENGERS (1963) #1, they united Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp in battle with Loki... and, lo, the Avengers were formed! MK1 Price $17.00 due at MK1 during the week following 14th of December 2022.
Along with the above new series we will be placing our final orders for a batch of continuing issues and variant covers - the full list of titles being locked down can be viewed here:
- PREVIEWS WORLD https://www.previewsworld.com/FinalOrdersDue
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HOW TO ORDER:
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We use the MK1 website's email function to send a link when preordered items arrive. If you don't have a MK1 website account yet you can set up an account here https://mk1.co.nz/account/register
Pre Ordered items are kept separate from regular store/website inventory so your orders will be available even if the MK1 site indicates an item has sold out. We don't ask for a deposit or prepayment but due to the extra costs for international air freight and the high costs of sourcing comics at the moment we ask that payment is made as soon as possible once your preorder has arrived. If you are waiting for other preorders to arrive to combine shipping please use the MK1 website's "hold aside option". At the checkout under SHIPPING select the Hold in store to ship with a future order (and we will automatically ship with the next order you place that includes a delivery fee). When you do decide to it's time to receive your comics pay for one shipping fee and we will automatically include all your previous paid orders.
There are two types of Preorder posts on the MK1 website - our weekly FINAL ORDER CUT OFF posts and the monthly PREVIEWS catalogue posts (like this one). Placing preorders from these pages is as simple as messaging MK1 or updating your PULLBOX orders in the app.
We use Previews World's PULLBOX to manage customer pulllists/subscriptions/ongoing comic requests and to track pre orders for single comics and specific comic cover requests. The PULLBOX app can be set up to notify customers when their preorders are unpacked at MK1. To learn about the PULLBOX service and to request a PULLBOX invite see this MK1 info page.
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