New Comics for Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Get ready to bid farewell to 2023 in style as Green Brain Comics unwraps a treasure trove of captivating releases on Wednesday, December 27th. Leading the charge is "Duke #1," a five-issue series with Cover A illustrated by the talented Tom Reilly. This promises to be an enthralling ride through a world of mystery and intrigue. Meanwhile, "Action Comics 2023 Annual #1 (One Shot)" brings a special narrative treat for Superman enthusiasts, offering a standalone tale that is bound to leave a lasting impact. As we delve into the world of superheroes, "Timeless #1 (2023)" unveils a fresh series that transcends the boundaries of time, promising readers an immersive experience filled with twists and turns. And for those seeking a darker, more mysterious journey, "Book of Butcher #1" beckons, teasing an exploration into a realm where shadows and secrets intertwine. With each release promising a unique flavor, this week's Green Brain Comics lineup is poised to cater to every comic aficionado's taste.

Duke #1
(W) Joshua WIlliamson (CA) Tom Reilly

MINISERIES PREMIERE THE G.I. JOE INITIATIVE BEGINS HERE. Conrad Hauser has made first contact with an alien being…or was it a UFO? Was it both? But no one, not even Colonel Hawk, will believe the story of the jet fighter converting into a colossal alien robot that nearly killed the man known as Duke. Now, one of the US Army's most decorated officers is on the hunt for answers, drawn into a conflict that no amount of training could ever prepare him for. A war that only a real American hero has any chance of surviving... Superstar writer JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (Superman, Batman) and artist TOM REILLY (The Thing, Ant-Man) kick off the first of four action-packed miniseries that will introduce the best and worst humanity has to offer in the Energon Universe.

Action Comics 2023 Annual #1 (One Shot)
(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Max Raynor (CA) Rafa Sandoval

Norah Stone's true form has been revealed, her gateway between worlds is opened, and the invasion of Earth has begun! As the Multiverse's two most powerful families clash above Metropolis, which legacy will Otho-Ra choose? Will the followers of Blue Earth defend their treacherous leader, or their own home? It has all led to this! Three years of Action Comics storylines culminate in this pivotal, dramatic double-sized issue!

Timeless #1 (2023)
(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Juann Cabal (CA) Kael Ngu

BEHOLD THE FUTURE OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE - FEATURING THE DEBUT OF TWO NEW MARVEL ICONS!
In a devastating future born from the choices of today, all of time and space is threatened by the ascension of an ancient evil. The MOON KNIGHT UNENDING has risen - a nightmare born of StarkTech, the Eternal Machine and the God of the Moon - and now all of Earth bows before his overwhelming power! But one man stands against Khonshu's coming tide of chaos: POWER MAN, the Marvel Universe's final living super hero. But who is Power Man - and how did he come to wield the unstable powers of the Sentry, the Hulk and the Iron Fist? What dark, deeply personal conflict underpins this mind-bending apocalypse? And at the end of the line, can the Marvel Universe ever truly be saved? PLUS - a SHOCKING glimpse into the next year of Marvel stories!

Book of Butcher #1
(W) James Tynion Iv (A) Werther Dell'Edera (CA) Dan Mora

Leading into the fifth anniversary of Something Is Killing The Children and building on last year's Book of Slaughter, Maxine Slaughter steps into the spotlight in her journey from White to Black Mask.
With New Orleans as her destination, what will Maxine uncover about House Boucher... and what will she learn about herself in the process?
The award-winning, bestselling creative team of James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera unleash their only first issue of 2023 and set the stage for year five of the Slaughterverse!

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