It may be All Hallows’ Eve Eve, but it’s still Comic Book Day, you guys, which means that you’ll have to dip into your discount candy budget to shell out for some seriously so-good-it’s-spooky titles on this week’s pull list.

Top Picks

The Fox #1 | Mark Waid and Dean Haspiel

Like a glorious phoenix rising from the ashes of forgotten superheroes comes The Fox (and a whole slew of other Red Circle Universe comics from the fine folks over at Archie Comics), a pulpy adventure comic that oozes humor, heart, and metatextual commentary out of every pore . Following the adventures of photojournalist-by-day, superhero-by-night Paul Patton, who comes off like the bastard child of Peter Parker and Lamont Cranston (in a good way), The Fox #1 is a rollicking first issue and a terrific reintroduction to a hero that is a sight for sore eyes to some and a newcomer to others. When it comes to saving the day, Patton is supremely confident in his abilities, but doesn’t want to use them. A reluctant superhero is nothing new, but Haspiel’s art and Waid’s snappy dialogue gives this oft-rebooted character a fresh feel and a spring in his step that gives the issue momentum. Keeping pulp lighthearted is a weightier task, but, with The Fox, Waid and Haspiel rise to the challenge, creating a fun, refreshing book that I’m eager to see continue to grow and evolve.

Witchblade #170 | Ron Marz, Laura Braga and Betsy Gonia

After spending a few years away from the book, Ron Marz makes his return to Witchblade with a pair of stories – one in the past, one in the present – that bring us up to speed on what’s new with Sarah Pezzini and definitively make it known that this is a new era. Just what defines this new era? Well, for one, Sarah no longer has the Witchblade. Marz brings an attitude to the book that is refreshing, welcome, and familiar all at once. Our dueling stories of Sarah trying to get rid of the amulet with Patience’s help and Sarah sans Witchblade in the present are jam-packed with mystery and will definitely come to a head at some point down the road. For now, this is a terrific return to form and the combination of Marz’s writing with the eye-popping art of Laura Braga and Betsy Gonia elevates it from good to great.

The Sandman: Overture #1 | Neil Gaiman and J.H. Williams III

Stop reading this and go buy this issue. Seriously, just go buy it. It’s new Sandman from Neil Motherfucking Gaiman, for crying out loud. And incredibly lush painted panels from J.H. Williams III. I am furious that you are still reading this. The Corinthian is back and up to no good. Dream is in danger. Destiny and Death are both back. Stop reading this and go buy this issue. Far and away, this is one of the best single issues I’ve read this year. Stop reading now. Go buy it.

Pull List
DARK HORSE COMICS

AUG130092 1 FOR 1 BALTIMORE PLAGUE SHIPS $1.00
AUG130063 ASTOUNDING VILLAIN HOUSE ONE SHOT $3.50
JUN130051 AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER TP VOL 06 SEARCH PART 3 $10.99
JUN130062 BAD HOUSES TP $19.99
JUL130072 BLOOD BROTHERS #3 $3.99
JUN130063 BRIDE OF THE WATER GOD TP VOL 14 $9.99
AUG130056 CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT #4 $2.99
JUL130032 CHRONICLES OF CONAN TP VOL 25 EXODUS $19.99
AUG130094 CRIMINAL MACABRE EYES OF FRANKENSTEIN #2 $3.99
AUG130105 EC ARCHIVES TALES FROM THE CRYPT HC VOL 04 $49.99
AUG130095 EDGAR ALLAN POES THE RAVEN & RED DEATH ONE SHOT $3.99
AUG130122 GAME OF THRONES CHARACTER MAGNET SET 2 $8.99
AUG130123 GAME OF THRONES SHIELD MAGNET SET $8.99
JUN130064 GANTZ TP VOL 29 (MR) $13.99
AUG130088 ITTY BITTY HELLBOY #3 $2.99
AUG130075 KING CONAN HOUR O/T DRAGON #6 $3.50
JUN130012 LAST OF US TP AMERICAN DREAMS $16.99
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AUG130065 TRUE LIVES O/T FABULOUS KILLJOYS #5 $3.99

DC COMICS

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MAY130216 BATMAN HC VOL 03 DEATH OF THE FAMILY (N52) $24.99
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JUL130244 DEADSHOT BEGINNINGS TP $14.99
AUG130166 FOREVER EVIL ARGUS #1 $2.99
AUG130265 GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #2 $4.99
JUL130243 JSA LIBERTY FILES THE WHISTLING SKULL TP $14.99
AUG130252 NIGHTWING ANNUAL #1 $4.99
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JUL130227 SUPERMAN ADVENTURES THE MAN OF STEEL TP $9.99
JUL130226 SUPERMAN THE MAN OF STEEL BELIEVE TP $9.99
AUG130271 SWAMP THING ANNUAL #2 $4.99
AUG130273 TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #2 $4.99
AUG130313 VERTIGO ESSENTIALS V FOR VENDETTA # 1 (MR) $1.00
AUG130344 VERTIGO RESURRECTED THE EXTREMIST #1 NEW PTG (MR) $7.99

DC COMICS/DC COLLECTIBLES

JUN130316 INJUSTICE CATWOMAN VS DOOMSDAY 2 PACK AF $29.95
MAY130287 ORANGE LANTERN 1:1 SCALE POWER BATTERY PROP W RING $199.95

IDW PUBLISHING

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JUL130399 ZOMBIES VS ROBOTS THIS MEANS WAR MMPB $9.99

IMAGE COMICS

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AUG130539 WALKING DEAD SURVIVORS T/S MENS XXL $22.99
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JUL130503 WITCHBLADE REBIRTH TP VOL 04 [DIG] $16.99

IMAGE COMICS/MCFARLANE TOYS

AUG130727 ASSASSINS CREED SER 1 HORNIGOLD AF-GAME REL PI
AUG130728 ASSASSINS CREED SER 1 RATONHNHAKETON AF-GAME REL PI

MARVEL COMICS

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AUG130793 SCARLET SPIDER #23 $2.99
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AUG130806 SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN TEAM UP SPECIAL #1 $4.99
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AUG130874 THOR VS THANOS TP $24.99
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AUG130854 UNCANNY X-FORCE #13 $3.99
AUG130888 WOLVERINE AND X-MEN BY JASON AARON TP VOL 07 $19.99
AUG130845 X-MEN BATTLE OF ATOM #2 BOA $3.99

COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

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JUL130830 ALL NEW FATHOM #3 ASPEN RESERVED CVR $3.99
JUL130829 ALL NEW FATHOM #3 DIRECT MARKET CVR [DIG] $3.99
AUG131531 ANOTHER TP $29.99
JUL130748 ARCANE SECRETS #2 $3.99
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AUG130992 ARCHIE COMICS SPECTACULAR ITS A DATE TP $5.99
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JUL131076 BIONIC MAN #25 $3.99
AUG131356 BITES GN $13.95
AUG131532 BLACK BUTLER TP VOL 15 $11.99
AUG131410 CLASSICS ILLUS HC VOL 18 AESOPS FABLES $9.99
JUL130916 CLIVE BARKER NEXT TESTAMENT #5 (MR) [DIG] $3.99
AUG131313 COMPLETE CRUMB COMICS TP VOL 06 CREST WAVE (NEW PTG) $19.99
AUG138212 COMPLETE CRUMB COMICS TP VOL 08 DEATH FRITZ CAT (NEW PTG) $19.99
AUG131054 CROSSED BADLANDS #40 (MR) $3.99
AUG131056 CROSSED BADLANDS #40 TORTURE CVR (MR) $3.99
AUG131055 CROSSED BADLANDS #40 WRAP CVR (MR) $3.99
AUG131311 DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE COLOR SUNDAYS BOX SET VOL 01 $49.99
AUG131310 DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE COLOR SUNDAYS HC VOL 02 ROBIN HOOD $29.99
AUG131446 FARLAINE THE GOBLIN #2 $5.00
JUL130871 FERALS #17 (MR) $3.99
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AUG131572 GFT UNLEASHED TP VOL 02 $15.99
AUG130952 GOLD DIGGER #205 [DIG] $3.99
MAY131237 HARVEY HORRORS WITCHES TALES SOFTIE TP VOL 02 $24.99
AUG131135 HELLRAISER ANNUAL 2013 #1 (MR) [DIG] $4.99
AUG131111 HEROBEAR & THE KID 2013 ANNUAL #1 [DIG] $3.99
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AUG131535 IM NOT POPULAR GN VOL 01 $11.99
AUG131536 INU X BOKU SS TP VOL 01 $11.99
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AUG131537 K ON GN VOL 05 $11.99
AUG131092 KNIGHTINGAIL SHADOW DIVISIONS #4 $3.99
JUL130973 LARGO WINCH GN VOL 06 AND DIE $11.95
JUL130890 LEGEND OF OZ THE WICKED WEST ONGOING #12 $3.50
AUG131350 LEGEND OF THE SCARLET BLADES DLX HC (MR) $49.95
JUL130976 LUCKY LUKE TP VOL 38 DOC DOXEYS ELIXIR $11.95
AUG131539 MELANCHOLY OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA GN VOL 16 $11.99
AUG131530 MISS PEREGRINES HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN HC GN $20.00
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MAY131080 MOOMIN COMPLETE LARS JANSSON COMIC STRIP HC VOL 08 $19.95
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AUG131264 RAGE OF POSEIDON HC (MR) $29.95
AUG131097 REX ZOMBIE KILLER #1 $3.50
JUN130986 SHADOW YEAR ONE #6 CVR A WAGNER $3.99
JUN130987 SHADOW YEAR ONE #6 CVR B ROSS $3.99
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JUN130989 SHADOW YEAR ONE #6 CVR D CHAYKIN $3.99
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AUG130914 SKYWARD #4 [DIG] $2.99
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JUN130802 SOULFIRE VOL 4 #8 CVR A DEBALFO [DIG] $3.99
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