At the end of every month, we will look what books, you, the readers, are buying! This gives us a glimpse at what books will be sought after due to their large readership and give you a chance to see the current market from a buyers standpoint. We will use data from Diamond Comic Distributors to form our list of the end-of-month sales and show you some insight on each of those comics!

TOP 10 FOR NOVEMBER, 2018

1. CSD 2018 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Year 2 Blind Box

Released on Local Comic Book Day

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The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Year Two Blind Box is the perfect gift for Power Rangers fan. The Blind box contains (1) MMPR Year Two Deluxe HC, (3) random Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Variants, and (1) exclusive Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #30 LCSD Variant by Felipe Massafera, which is only available in this blind box. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Year Two Blind box is limited to 500 units and is LCSD exclusive\

2. LCSD 2018 Green Lantern #1

In Shops on Local Comic Shop Day 2018

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(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Liam Sharp

Superstar writer Grant Morrison (Batman, All-Star Superman) returns to DC alongside red-hot artist Liam Sharp (The Brave AND the Bold, Wonder Woman) to launch a new, ongoing series: THE GREEN LANTERN! In this debut issue, when Earth’s space cop, Hal Jordan, encounters an alien hiding in plain sight, it sets off a chain of events that rocks the Green Lantern Corps-and quite possibly the Multiverse at large-to its very core. There’s an inter-galactic conspiracy afoot, as well as a traitor in the GL Corps’ ranks, so strap in for more mind-bending adventures in this masterpiece in the making.

3. Venom Annual #1 Sienkiewicz Var

In Shops: Oct 17, 2018

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(W) Donny Cates, More (A) Tigh Walker, More (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz

For the first time in Marvel history, the Wicked Webslinger called VENOM gets his very own Annual! This one features a few walks down memory lane from some of the best creators in comics today — and even a few surprise guests from Venom’s past! Serving as a great jumping on point for readers new and old, this is one issue of VENOM you can’t afford to miss!

4. LCSD 2018 Rick & Morty Treasury Ed

In Shops on Local Comic Shop Day 2018

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(W) Kyle Starks (A) Marc Ellerby, Sarah Stern (CA) Emmett Helen, Hank Jones

This special double-size treasury edition for Local Comic Shop Day includes issues #35 and #40 of the acclaimed Rick and Morty comic book series, two hilarious standalone issues written by Kyle Starks (Sexcastle, Kill Them All) and illustrated by series artists Marc Ellerby and Sarah Stern. Come for the jokes, stay for the soul-crushing ennui. Wubba lubba dub dub! Rick and Morty is the critically-acclaimed, half-hour animated hit comedy series on Adult Swim that follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe. Rick Sanchez is living with his daughter Beth’s family and constantly bringing her, his son-in-law Jerry, grand-daughter Summer, and grand-son Morty into intergalactic escapades. Can the family survive Rick’s insanity and all the chaos the universe throws at them?

Rick and Morty stars Justin Roiland (Adventure Time), Sarah Chalke (Scrubs), Chris Parnell (Saturday Night Live) and Spencer Grammar (Greek). The series is created by Dan Harmon (Community) and Roiland who also serve as executive producers.

5. LCSD 2018 Gideon Falls HC Vol. 1 (Net)

In Shops on Local Comic Shop Day 2018

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(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Andrea Sorrentino, Dave Stewart

Picked up for TV by Hivemind after a multi-studio bidding war with long-time producing partners Sean Daniel and Jason Brown, Bad Robot veteran Kathy Lingg, and former Valiant Entertainment CEO & Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani.

From the bestselling creative team behind Old Man Logan and Green Arrow comes a character-driven meditation on obsession, mental illness, and faith. The legend of the Black Barn-an otherworldly building alleged to have appeared and reappeared throughout history, bringing death and madness in its wake-ensnares and entwines the lives of two very different men.

Plus, this collection includes a variant cover gallery from some of comics’ best artists, including CLIFF CHIANG (PAPER GIRLS), JOCK (WYTCHES), SKOTTIE YOUNG (I HATE FAIRYLAND), and more!

Collects GIDEON FALLS #1-6

6. LCSD 2018 X-O Manowar Kindt Dlx HC Sgn Ltd 1000 Copies (C: 0

In Shops on Local Comic Shop Day 2018

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(W) Matt Kindt (A) Tomas Giorello, Doug Braithwaite, Clayton Crain, Ryan Bodenheim (CA) Lewis LaRosa

Presenting the 2018 Local Comic Shop Day exclusive numbered edition of the deluxe, oversized hardcover collection of Valiant’s critically acclaimed, best-selling X-O MANOWAR (2017) series, signed by Eisner Award-nominated writer Matt Kindt!



Deep within the far reaches of space, the dogs of war have found Aric of Dacia. Conscripted into an alien army and forced into combat, Aric must enter an alien battlefield unlike any he’s faced before. His only hope for survival is also the source of his greatest rage – the living suit of armor known as X-O Manowar. With it, he will decimate armies, topple empires, and incite interplanetary warfare as he rises from a soldier … to general… to emperor ! They wanted a weapon. He will give them war!



The X-O MANOWAR by MATT KINDT DELUXE EDITION BOOK 1 HC features the full first year of Matt Kindt’s celebrated run in complete chronological order, featuring art by master storytellers Tomás Giorello (BLOODSHOT REBORN), Doug Braithwaite (ARMOR HUNTERS), Clayton Crain (RAI), Ryan Bodenheim (The Dying & The Dead), and more in a series named one of 2017’s best by SYFY Wire, ComicBook.com, IGN, and many others! Plus, an assortment of extras and material that has never before been collected in one place! Limited to only 1,000 copies, this LCSD-only, numbered edition is signed by Mr. Kindt and will feature a unique cover treatment comprised of a die-cut dustjacket and gorgeously rendered virgin cover artwork by Lewis LaRosa (BLOODSHOT SALVATION)!



Collecting X-O MANOWAR (2017) issues 1-14, material from the Valiant Free Comic Book Day 2017 issue, and “The Future” prelude short story from X-O MANOWAR #50, along with more than 20 pages of rarely seen art and extras for the ultimate X-O Manowar tale!

7. LCSD 2018 Uncanny X-Men #1 Deodato Var (Net)

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(W) Ed Brisson, Kelly Thompson, Matthew Rosenberg (A) Mahmud A. Asrar (CA) Leinil Francis Yu

THE CHILDREN OF THE ATOM ARE BACK! New ongoing series kicking off with a 10-part weekly epic, the flagship X-Men series that started it all is back and better than ever! Starting with a mysterious and tragic disappearance, the X-Men are drawn into what might be…their final adventure?! X-Fan favorite writers Ed Brisson (EXTERMINATION), Matthew Rosenberg (PHOENIX RESURRECTION) and Kelly Thompson (MR. & MRS. X) and all-star artists Mahmud Asrar (X-MEN RED), R.B. Silva (X-MEN BLUE), Yildiray Cinar (WEAPON X) and Pere Pérez (ROGUE AND GAMBIT) join forces to bring you…X-MEN DISASSEMBLED?!

8. LCSD 2018 Blackbird #1 (Net)

In Shops on Local Comic Shop Day 2018

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(W) Sam Humphries (A/CA) Jen Bartel

This Local Comic Shop Day exclusive features a special foil cover!

An all-new ongoing series from fan-favorite writer SAM HUMPHRIES (Harley Quinn, Nightwing) and red-hot artist JEN BARTEL!

In this neo-noir fantasy, Nina Rodriguez is positive that a secret magic world ruled by ruthless cabals is hiding just beneath the veneer of Los Angeles. The problem: everyone thinks she’s crazy. The bigger problem: she’s not crazy – she’s right. Can she unravel the mystery before the Great Beast catches up with her?

9. Aquaman by Geoff Johns Omnibus HC

In Shops: Dec 12, 2018

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(W) Geoff Johns (A) Pete Woods, Paul Pelletier, Jean-Claude St. Aubin, Geraldo Borges, Various Others (A/CA) Ivan Reis, Joe Prado

Just in time for the big screen release of the Warner Bros. movie Aquaman, DC rush solicits the new AQUAMAN BY GEOFF JOHNS OMNIBUS hardcover! Collecting the entire run of Aquaman written by Geoff Johns, this 728-page hardcover includes AQUAMAN #0-19, #21-25, #23.1 (featuring Black Manta), #23.2 (featuring Ocean Master) and JUSTICE LEAGUE #15-17. These issues are illustrated by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Pete Woods, Paul Pelletier, Claude St. Aubin, Geraldo Borges and others, with a cover by Reis and Prado. As these stories begin, Aquaman has renounced the throne of Atlantis – until, from a forgotten corner of the ocean, emerges the threat of the Trench! Then, Aquaman joins up with his old teammates, The Others, to learn who destroyed Atlantis! But as they seek the truth, Black Manta is stalking them all-and Mera learns some dark truths about Aquaman! And in the “Throne of Atlantis” epic, Aquaman teams up with his Justice League comrades to defend the surface world from the invading Atlantean horde.

10. X-Men Black Mystique #1

In Shops: Oct 17, 2018

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W) Seanan McGuire, Zac Thompson, Lonnie Nadler (A) Marco Failla, Geraldo Borges (CA) J. Scott Campbell

THAT’S SO RAVEN!

What’s a day in the life for Raven Darkholme, A.K.A. Mystique? Brutal kills, revenge-fueled chills, seductive thrills…and that’s all before breakfast! Award-winning author Seanan McGuire (X-MEN GOLD ANNUAL #2) and rising star Marco Failla take Marvel’s multifaceted mutant murderess for a spin! PLUS: Part 3 of X-MEN BLACK: APOCALYPSE!

November 2018 has one less Wednesday than November 2017, so the sales comparison will be in 2017’s favor.

– Josh O