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Many of you are familiar with Carl’s atomic paw print shirt on in the Walking Dead comic and the tv show but do you know it’s origins?

That symbol belongs to none other than Science Dog, a character created by INVINCIBLE co-creators Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker. Strap in cause we’re gonna give you a crash course in all things Science Dog!

Science Dog is a comic book character from the INVINICIBLE Universe (not to be confused with our comic INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE). In the fictional world of INVINCIBLE, the character was created by Filip Schaff and he’s featured in comics, tv shows, and various other merchandise. Science Dog is Mark Grayson (AKA Invincible’s) favorite hero and throughout INVINCIBLE Mark is seen reading about his comic exploits and playing with his action figures.

Science Dog’s origins are similar to those of any great hero, you know, except for him being a dog. Science Dog was once a normal Scottish terrier; the laboratory dog and unofficial mascot in a high tech lab run by Dr Collins. Dr Collins and his team, including scientists Walter and Daniel, were on the verge of a breakthrough in the science of time travel.

The lab had begun to run a test on their very own time machine. The experiment seemed to be going off without a hitch until Science accidentally interfered. Science and Walter were sucked into the machine as it created a temporal explosion. The explosion killed Dr Collins and paralyzed Daniel. When Science and Walter emerged from the breach, their molecules were evolved one million years.

Science is now a human-dog hybrid and was imbued with great powers including insanely enhanced intelligence, super strength and super speed. He quickly teamed up with Daniel and Rachel, his new lab assistant, to start a crime fighting team. With Walter is now their greatest enemy, the team tasks themselves with stopping him as well as any other evil that tries to harm earth!

Science Dog is one of the most popular comic characters in Mark Grayson’s world! He does show up in the flesh to ask for Mark’s help at one point in the INVINCIBLE series, but he’s not quite what he seems… Check out INVINCIBLE issue #25 to find out what we mean. Aside from this, Science Dog’s exploits exist in his very own graphic novel, SCIENCE DOG by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker.

That’s really all we can tell you about Science Dog and his exploits without giving too much away. Now that we’ve piqued your interest, though, you can head over to the Skybound shop and grab the SCIENCE DOG hardcover (You can get 40% OFF if you use code SCIENCEDOG in the shop! And hey, guess what, it’ll work on the pin too!). Happy reading!

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Welcome to ASSASSIN NATION! I grew up on action movies. Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Bruno, you name it, I’m there for it. If a movie has fist fights, gun battles, explosions or cool guys walking away from explosions, I’ve probably seen it. But I can honestly say that I’ve never seen anything like ASSASSIN NATION. When the world’s former greatest hitman is nearly killed by an unseen assassin, he hires the only people that can possibly protect him; other hitmen! Hiring the top 20 killers in the world may seem like a great idea to you or I, but as you’ll find out, it’s pretty damn hard for that many killers to get along. This book is like taking all of your favorite action movie characters and throwing them in a blender to make a smoothie that will also blow up your house. Imagine if The Expendables had been good. You’ve seen the rest, now read the best. Arnold and Sly will wish they could have made this series.

ASSASSIN NATION would not have been possible without Kyle Starks and Erica Henderson. When the pitch for the book was sent to me, it surpassed everything I hoped a book from this creative team would be. I’ve loved Kyle’s writing for a while on books like Rock Candy Mountain and Sexcastle but I really think he’s outdone himself with this. And I’ve known Erica since way back when Unbeatable Squirrel Girl started and I’ve been dying to see her do a book here at Skybound. Thankfully, the stars aligned and she was able to create this here action masterpiece. Tie everything together with the masterful lettering of Deron Bennett and this is one of my favorite series I’ve ever worked on. I’m positive you’ll enjoy ASSASSIN NATION, now try and survive the experience.

Jon Moisan

Editor

  

ASSASSIN NATION #1 [JAN190122]

STORY: KYLE STARKS

ART/COVER: ERICA HENDERSON

MARCH 13

32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99

NEW SERIES

Everyone gather around! Did you hear? Two-time Eisner winner Erica Henderson (Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Jughead) has a new book that is hella full of swears, an excessive amount of violence and ton of murders. Welcome to ASSASSIN NATION.

The World’s Former Greatest Hitman hires the 20 best assassins in the world to be his bodyguards. These mean-as-hell hired guns and murderers must work together to keep the new crime boss safe while attempting to solve the mystery of who’s trying to off him.

Written by two-time Eisner nominee Kyle Starks (Rick and Morty, Rock Candy Mountain) in the vein of his action-comedy cult classics Sexcastle and Kill Them All, ASSASSIN NATION is the bombastic, adrenaline fueled murder-fest you’ve been waiting for!

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OUTER DARKNESS #2

STORY: JOHN LAYMAN

ART/COVER: AFU CHAN

DECEMBER 12

32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99

From the co-creator of CHEW—a horrifying vision of space!

Captain Rigg is prepared to test his new ship and crew by flying them straight into the heart of demon-infested space. One small problem: he didn’t brief them beforehand…

  

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OBLIVION SONG BY KIRKMAN & DE FELICI #10

STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN

ART: LORENZO DE FELICI & ANNALISA LEONI

COVER: LORENZO DE FELICI

DECEMBER 12

28 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99

The dangers of Oblivion are running free–but how?

  

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BIRTHRIGHT #34

STORY: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON

ART/COVER A: ANDREI BRESSAN & ADRIANO LUCAS

COVER B (HERO INITIATIVE VARIANT): ANDREI BRESSAN & ADRIANO LUCAS

DECEMBER 12

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99

Brother vs. brother! Might vs. magic!

  

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It’s a new month, which means it’s time for a new issue of MURDER FALCON!!! Issue 3 is out this Wednesday and it’s ready to melt your face off. In order to help with said face melting, Daniel Warren Johnson is once again providing you with a sick metal track to accompany your read through!

Issue #3’s new track is called “Mountain Cleaver.” Jake and Murder Falcon are still on their quest to defeat the Veldar and they’re going to need all the help they can get! Check out the track below and don’t forget to head to the Brooticus Band Camp page for more MURDER FALCON goodness!

SHREDDED TO DEATH by Brooticus

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So many new books this week so let’s just get to it! This week at your favorite comic slinging location you’ll find BIRTHRIGHT #34, MURDER FALCON #3, OBLIVION SONG #10 & OUTER DARKNESS #2!! We’ve got previews of these new issues below for you to check out before you go out and grab your copies. Let us know what you’re most excuted for in the comments!

BIRTHRIGHT #34

STORY: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON

ART/COVER A: ANDREI BRESSAN & ADRIANO LUCAS

COVER B (HERO INITIATIVE VARIANT): ANDREI BRESSAN & ADRIANO LUCAS

DECEMBER 12

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99

Brother vs. brother! Might vs. magic!

  

MURDER FALCON #3

STORY/ART: DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON

COLOR: MIKE SPICER

DECEMBER 12

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen | $3.99

Jake.

Murder Falcon.

Johann.

Who’s next to join the band? If they’re going to defeat the Veldar, they’re going to need someone to lay down a heavy beat.

  

OBLIVION SONG BY KIRKMAN & DE FELICI #10

STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN

ART: LORENZO DE FELICI & ANNALISA LEONI

COVER: LORENZO DE FELICI

DECEMBER 12

28 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99

The dangers of Oblivion are running free–but how?

OUTER DARKNESS #2

STORY: JOHN LAYMAN

ART/COVER: AFU CHAN

DECEMBER 12

32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99

From the co-creator of CHEW—a horrifying vision of space!

Captain Rigg is prepared to test his new ship and crew by flying them straight into the heart of demon-infested space. One small problem: he didn’t brief them beforehand…

  

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MURDER FALCON #3

 



STORY/ART: DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON

COLOR: MIKE SPICER

DECEMBER 12

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen | $3.99

Jake.

Murder Falcon.

Johann.

Who’s next to join the band? If they’re going to defeat the Veldar, they’re going to need someone to lay down a heavy beat.

  

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Hey there, retailers! FOC for December 3rd is BIRTHRIGHT #35, MURDER FALCON #4, OBLIVION SONG #11 & OUTRER DARKNESS #3! Order up so you’re not caught without these books. Log in to your retailer account to see more info on these new titles and have a great week!

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BIRTHRIGHT #35 [NOV180100]

STORY: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON

ART/COVER: ANDREI BRESSAN & ADRIANO LUCAS

JANUARY 9

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99

END OF STORY ARC

Brennan has become one of the most powerful mages on Earth… but at what cost to his family?

MURDER FALCON #4 [NOV180169] [Heavy Metal Var:SEP188095]

STORY/ART: DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON

COLOR: MIKE SPICER

JANUARY 9

32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen | $3.99

The reunion tour of Brooticus gets off to a rough start as Magnum Khaos unleashes his monstrous minions on Chicago! Only the mighty musical attack of Murder Falcon and the band can turn the tide… but where is Jake when his friends need him the most?

OBLIVION SONG BY KIRKMAN & DE FELICI #11 [NOV180170]

STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN

ART: LORENZO DE FELICI & ANNALISA LEONI

COVER: LORENZO DE FELICI

JANUARY 9

28 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99

All is lost! Or is it? Nathan’s journey to atone for past sins has just led to more heartbreak and more pain for those around him–he’s due for a win, but will it come?

OUTER DARKNESS #3 [NOV180172]

STORY: JOHN LAYMAN

ART/COVER: AFU CHAN

JANUARY 9

32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99

An away team mission to a mysterious asteroid leads to the death of a beloved crewman. Too bad death is only the beginning for the crew of The Charon…

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GASOLINA #13

STORY: SEAN MACKIEWICZ

ART: NIKO WALTER & MAT LOPES

DECEMBER 5

32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99

NEW ARC

Amalia Rojas has faced monsters all her life. How did a Mexican farm girl grow up to be a cold-blooded killer? Life takes strange twists…

  

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