COMIC BOOK DAY: Notable New Releases 1/14

New Comics 1/14/15 by Slidely Slideshow

Another great week of comic books has arrived with a much anticipated new run of Star Wars, now from Marvel leading the way. Some exciting ends to ongoing arcs in Copperhead, Stumptown, and Jupiter's Legacy. Gail Simone and Jim Zub join forces to bring you Conan and Red Sonja while Kurtis Wiebe and Tess Fowler debut a one-shot that's sure to become a landmark issue in Rat Queens Special: Braga. See what's out today!

Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by John Cassaday. THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME RETURNS TO MARVEL! Luke Skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the Galactic Empire are fresh off their biggest victory yet-the destruction of the massive battle station known as the Death Star. But the Empire's not toppled yet! Join Luke along with Princess Leia, smugglers Han Solo and Chewbacca, droids C-3PO and R2-D2 and the rest of the Rebel Alliance as they strike out for freedom against the evil forces of Darth Vader and his master, the Emperor. This is the Star Wars saga as only Marvel Comics could make it! Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Written by Jay Faerber. Art and Cover by Scott Godlewski and Ron Riley. There are no easy answers for Sheriff Clara Bronson in the conclusion of our first story arc! Cover price $3.50.

Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art by Tess Fowler. Cover by Roc Upchurch and Tess Fowler. 'BRAGA: THE ONCE PRINCE, NOW BASTARD' Before joining the Peaches, Braga was destined to become the greatest leader of her people. But a life changing decision proved too controversial for even her most devout followers. A former life paved on the bodies of her enemies left behind...what choice was worth losing everything? Cover price $3.50.

Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick. Art and Cover by David Lopez. Christmas comes to the Carol Corps! You could even say this will be a CHRISTMAS CAROL. That's a hint, guys. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Gail Simone and Jim Zub. Art by Dan Panosian. Cover by Dan Panosian and Dave Stewart. Gail Simone teams with Jim Zub to bring together legendary warriors in this truly epic crossover! In a story spanning multiple eras in the lives of these classic characters, Conan and Red Sonja become comrades to take down a sorcerer-priest hell bent on creating a dark new age in Hyborian warfare! Cover price $3.99.

Written by Ray Fawkes. Art by Jeremy Haun. Cover by Juan Ferreyra. With legions of Parademons on the attack, Constantine forges an alliance with Doctor Fate. But as time begins to run out, will they escape Earth-2 - or help destroy it? Cover price $2.99.

Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Michael Lark. Cover by Owen Freeman. 'CONCLAVE,' Part Four Forever has been sent by her father to kill her traitorous brother, Jonah. What happens next is the start of a revolution. Cover price $3.50.

Written by Greg Rucka. Art and Cover by Justin Greenwood. The conclusion to 'The Case of the King of Clubs'! Dex and CK find the answers they're looking for, but once they have them, will Dex seek justice or revenge? Cover price $3.99.

Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Charlie Adlard & Various. Cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart. Found. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Cameron Stewart and Brendan Fletcher. Art by Babs Tarr. Cover by Cameron Stewart. Things are going surprisingly well in Batgirl's new life! But nothing good ever lasts long in Gotham City - and the other yellow boot is about to drop...hard! Cover price $2.99.

Written by Joe Keatinge. Art and Cover by Leila Del Duca and Owen Gieni. Cambodia. Cover price $3.50.

Written by Sylv Taylor. Art and Cover by Larime Taylor. Zoey and Rio get to know each other better and find in each other someone who truly understands them. Detective Dunst starts to narrow down the suspect list, but is he working for justice or money? Cover price $3.99.

Written by Meredith Gran. Art by Carey Pietsch. Cover by Raimena Yee. Marceline is on a rampage for mysterious reasons, and the kingdom of Ooo is desperately scrambling to stop her. In trying to save both Ooo and Marceline herself, Princess Bubblegum accidentally propels Marceline into the farthest reaches of space... and strips her of her powers! Guiltridden, Princess Bubblegum sets off on a space rescue that'll test the power of her mind... as well as the power of friendship. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Dietrich Smith. Cover by Mike Mayhew. The Colonial Fleet has finally found an unexpected promise of salvation, after ten years of desperate survival. Yet is it all it seems to be? The Cylons have been quiet for a long time, but they never sleep and they never give up. Apollo and his fellow warriors embark on a dangerous mission to unlock the truth... and the consequences will change the lives of all aboard the Galactica forever. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Ken Niimura. I KILL GIANTS co-creator KEN NIIMURA (International Manga Award winner and Eisner nominee) brings a unique vision of life in Japan to the page in HENSHIN. The lives of a kid with peculiar superpowers, a lonely girl discovering herself in the big city, and a businessman on a long night out are some of the short stories included in this collection that will make you laugh, and even maybe shed a tear. Explore Tokyo as you've never seen it before under NIIMURA's masterful and imaginative storytelling, printed here for the first time in English. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Written by Mark Millar. Art and Cover by Frank Quitely. Meet BARNABAS WOLFE-a former supervillain with Sherlock Holmesian instincts who hunts heroes for the U.S. government. While Brandon and Uncle Walter struggle with their utopian vision for America, Chloe and family live under the radar in Australia. But their peaceful lives are about to explode when the authorities find suspicious super-activity down under and send their #1 weapon to investigate. The generation gap is about to reach the next level as Millar and Quitely bring their epic to a head! Cover price $2.99.

Written by George Gladir. Cover by Bob Smith & Various. Cupid headquarters have just received a message that a girl in Riverdale wishes to be kissed. The girl: Ethel. The hopeful kisser: Jughead. The cupids know better than to try and strike the female-hater himself, but a wish is still a wish. This looks like a job for a woman! Can 'Queenie,' the new female cupid successfully grant Ethel's wish? Or will Jughead resist the feminine wiles once more? Find out in 'Mission Most Improbable,' this fun, new lead story! Cover price $4.99.