Below are some Black Comic Lords picks for January 14, 2022 Final Order Cutoff (FOC)*

(Note: The best way to ensure that you Orders placed before the Final Order Cutoff are extremely important!! They inform publishers about what books people are interested in and helps them to determine what books to continue to produce in the future. In short, your pre-FOC order is your vote.).

*Please note that these dates are based on information current at time of posting, but are subject to change. Please check with your LCS for accurate FOC and release dates.

January 14 Final Order Cutoff (FOC) Picks

MILESTONES IN HISTORY #1 (ONE SHOT) CVR A CHRISCROSS

Written by Reginald Hudlin, Alice Randall, Toure, Michael Harriot, and more Art by Various Celebrate Black History Month the Milestone way, as the superpowered citizens of Dakota (including Static, Icon, Rocket, Hardware, and more) narrate the true stories of Black trailblazers from across human history! Witness the military campaigns of Hannibal and the Queen of Sheba, the literary accomplishments of Alexandre Dumas, the World War One dogfights of Eugene Bullard against the legendary Red Baron, and many, many more, all written and drawn by a who’s-who of comics and literary talent!

HARLEY QUINN THE ANIMATED SERIES THE EAT BANG KILL TOUR #6 (OF 6) CVR A MAX SARIN (MR)

Ivy seeks out Vixen’s help to defeat Mephitic and save Harley before time runs out! Meanwhile, Gordon gets an anonymous invitation to Detroit. And a new friend changes the way Ivy views relationships in this series finale!

I AM BATMAN #6

Jace Fox’s baptism by fire as Batman during “Fear State” was the first step toward his next great challenge—a relocation to the Big Apple! Joining his mother and sisters in the move as they arrive to the city, Jace will find new adventure, a rekindled love, and terrifying new adversaries as “Empire State of Mind” begins!

SUPERMAN SON OF KAL-EL #8 CVR A TRAVIS MOORE

Henry Bendix’s plans for ultimate control threaten every superhero on Earth. And, in trying to stand against the dictator of Gamorra, Superman makes himself a target of business and world leaders. He is seen by too many as a force that must be stopped. How much can even a Man of Steel stand against before he bends?

FUTURE STATE GOTHAM #10 CVR A SIMONE DI MEO

Jason Todd, a.k.a. Peacekeeper Red, and Hunter Panic are helpless to do anything but watch as the new Batman battles his greatest enemy for the first time! Meanwhile, the secret villain who has been the mastermind behind everything since the beginning of Future State: Gotham makes a move that will have repercussions for the entire Bat-Family!

BLACK MANTA #6 (OF 6)

Final issue, leading directly into the Aquamen #1 launch! It’s villain versus villain as Black Manta fights to stop Devil Ray, whose eyes are set on Atlantis but whose ambitions might very well bring about the end of the world. Will Manta finally be able to own his roots, his power, and his flaws to save Atlantis…and himself?

DARK AGES #5

Spider-Man joins Doctor Doom, the X-Men, the Inhumans, the Avengers and what’s left of the Fantastic Four on a rescue mission across a continent ruled by a madman. But they could be too late. The dictator of Europe has heroes and villains by his side, and the unthinkable is now in motion. Apocalypse could tear the world apart.

MARVEL’S VOICES: LEGACY #1

WE’VE DONE IT AGAIN! ANOTHER STAR-PACKED VOICES SPECIAL GRACES THE STANDS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH! Stormbreaker Natacha Bustos makes her writing debut with a gorgeous tale of Wakanda! Superstar novelist Victor LaValle writes Moon Girl like you’ve never seen her before! Jessica Jones and Cloak & Dagger TV writer J. Holtham explores the legacy of Sam Wilson, Captain America! Amazing Spider-Man scribe Cody Ziglar visits Marvel’s black heroes through the ages in a celebration highlighting Luke Cage’s 50th Anniversary! And there’s so much more to come, including an incredible lineup of new and established artists. Marvel’s Voices is the program for every fan – don’t let this one pass you by!

KING SPAWN #7 CVR A BARENDS

Spawn returns to where his journey began: New York City. The city has always had the touch of filth in its streets, but now the rot has reached the boardroom of one of the largest hedge funds in the world.

DARK AGES #5 SWAY BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT

LAST SESSION #3

Well, Lana called it: Dice & Deathtraps just got deadlier with new player Cassandra’s inexperience. And everyone, especially Dungeon Master Jay, just seems… okay with the fact their very first campaign might end with nothing more than disappointment. As Lana decides how to cope, Drew, Walter, and Shen think about their own futures after college.

X-MEN #8 SWAY BLACK HISTORY MONTH VARIANT (Cover image is TBD)

M.O.D.O.K. TAKES AIM AT THE X-MEN! The X-Men have faced a lot of foes in the past… but few have had a face as big as this one. DARE THEY FACE M.O.D.O.K.?

STRANGE ACADEMY #16

Character Spotlight Variant Cover by Arthur Adams Variant Cover by TBA It’s school dance time! These events can go great or horribly, but even more so when magic is added to the occasion. Who will ask who? Who will find love? And whose heart will be broken?! Another unforgettable issue is here, and you aren’t going to want to miss it!