Here are a few of the biggest titles out this week.

Head over PREVIEWSworld for the preliminary Final Order Cutoff list of all the new comic books and graphic novels due out in four weeks time - Wednesday 17th June (or later in the case of some graphic novels, etc.). This schedule remains subject to change.

FINAL ORDER CUTOFF

If you'd like to confirm a pre-order for anything on this list, please email us before 10am on Saturday 23rd May. This is the best way to guarantee your new comic books on day of release. 

​Please disregard the Monday due date listed on the PREVIEWSworld page - this is for US accounts only, the UK date is earlier than that.

WYND #1
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
FEB209200
(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Michael Dialynas
For fans of Once & Future, Isola and Middlewest, the award-winning team of James Tynion IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) and Michael Dialynas (The Woods, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) reunite for the new must-read series that shocked the comic industry!
Magical heritage is punishable by death in Pipetown, so a young boy named Wynd must keep his true identity - and pointy ears - a secret from everyone, even if it means he'll never have the normal life he wants.
But when his secret is threatened, Wynd will be forced to leave his home behind to embark on a dangerous quest that will put him at the heart of a royal conspiracy beyond his imagination.
Now on the run with Oakley (his best friend), Thorn (the boy of his dreams), and Yorick (a literal prince!), Wynd will have to embrace the magic within himself if he wants to save them from the shocking dangers that await!
Every issue of Wynd is oversized, featuring more than 40 story pages.

A MAN AMONG YE #1 
IMAGE COMICS
MAR200045
(W) Stephanie Phillips (A/CA) Craig Cermak
SERIES PREMIERE
High adventure on the high seas in the waning days of piracy, when men were men, and the best pirates were... women? Writer STEPHANIE PHILLIPS (Butcher of Paris, Descendent) and artist CRAIG CERMAK (Red Team, Voltron) bring to life the tale of Anne Bonny and Mary Read as they hoist the skull and crossbones, draw cutlasses, and seek a treasure that will make them legends. In an era when sailing with women was thought to be bad luck, Anne and Mary might just be the only people capable of saving the pirate way of life.

PULP HC
IMAGE COMICS
MAR200016
(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Jacob Phillips (A/CA) Sean Phillips
A gorgeous original graphic novel from the bestselling creators of KILL OR BE KILLED, MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES, and CRIMINAL. 
Max Winters, a pulp writer in 1930s New York, finds himself drawn into a story not unlike the tales he churns out at five cents a word - tales of a Wild West outlaw dispensing justice with a six-gun. But will Max be able to do the same when pursued by bank robbers, Nazi spies, and enemies from his past?  
One part thriller, one part meditation on a life of violence, PULP is unlike anything award-winning BRUBAKER & PHILLIPS have ever done before. This celebration of pulp fiction set in a world on the brink is another must-have hardcover from one of comics' most acclaimed teams.

BATMAN THE SMILE KILLER #1
DC COMICS
MAR200502
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Andrea Sorrentino
It wouldn't be a Joker story without a surprise... and right on cue, here's an unexpected one-shot epilogue to Joker: Killer Smile! Young Bruce Wayne grew up watching The Mr. Smiles Show - and the show might have been watching him back! And not only was young Bruce watching, he was listening... listening as Mr. Smiles spoke across the airwaves only to him... The Eisner Award-winning creative team of writer Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino land one last gut-punch - turning the mythos of the Batman on its head in the most devastating trick The Joker has ever devised!
PRESTIGE FORMAT.

SUPERGIRL BEING SUPER TP NEW ED
DC COMICS
MAR200671
(W) Mariko Tamaki (A) Sandu Florea (A/CA) Jo?lle Jones
Kara Danvers isn't any different from any other teenager in her hometown. Problems with school. Problems with boys. Problems with friends. But while growing pains shake up Kara's world, a series of earthshaking events hits her hometown, leaving her with the choice of blending in with the crowd or being different. Being an outcast. Being super. This reimagining of Supergirl will appeal to fans of all ages and readers new and old, as the Girl of Steel flies face-first into the struggles that every teenager deals with.
The hit miniseries returns, in the DC graphic novels for young adults format!
Collects Supergirl: Being Super #1-4 with all-new color!

Hey folks, we hope you’re all keeping safe and sound! We have been staying at home for the last six weeks as all staff were on furlough, but as of this week, Rae will be returning to work to operate a postal only service for comic and gaming customers. She will be working on her own to minimise the risk to other households, so please be patient while new processes are put in place to ensure she is keeping herself, and our customers, safe!

We’ve had a few questions, and we imagine this will generate a few more, so here are the important answers.

Why didn’t I get an invoice for comics in April?
Diamond UK shut their warehouse for the lockdown with the rest of the country, and did not release any comics for the month of April. Diamond US the following week announced all new releases would be paused while the US entered a similar situation. With no new release comics, there was nothing to invoice you for.

When will new comics be available?
The first round of new comics have arrived this week; these were titles that were intended to be released on 25th March but were not shipped before lockdown. Diamond US intends to resume weekly releases from 20th May, and we expect Diamond UK will aim to do the same. That said, please be aware that there may be delays and amended release dates - comics used to ship to the UK on commercial flights, which obviously are not taking place right now, so we are likely to see some changes while the industry adapts to a new method of international shipping.

What’s going on with Previews for comics?
Previews for April 2020 have arrived with us this week, but unfortunately we will not be able to get physical copies out to customers before the order deadline. A free digital copy of April Previews has been made available, and a link to this was sent out via email in April for customers to review (please check the Proud Lion blog at www.proudlioncomics.com if you don’t have this). All April Previews preorders are due by no later than 10am on Monday 18th May. At this time, Diamond are not planning to release a Previews catalogue for May 2020.

When will new games be available?
Some new game items will be ready to purchase this week, including new Marvel Champions packs, unpainted miniatures, Pokemon Prerelease packs, and Magic: The Gathering Ikoria products including Prerelease packs. (If you have already preordered any of these products, we will be in touch with you via email very soon.) New releases after this week will depend on our suppliers and when they are able to ship new titles.

How can I pay for my orders?
Comic orders for pull list and rolling reservation customers will be invoiced near the end of the month and will include anything released by that point (and other outstanding orders if applicable); simply keep an eye on your email and pay the invoice when it arrives. Game orders which have already been preordered will likewise be sent an invoice via email, but may come sooner than the end of the month, depending on release dates. New game orders can be placed on the Osiris Games website, and new comic orders can be emailed to shop@proudlion.co.uk and an email invoice can be raised.

How will I receive my orders?
If you would like your order shipped and you have told us this, we will add shipping to your invoice. (If you’ve received or paid an invoice and need shipping added, please let us know.) Once paid, your order will be added to our next dispatch day. We aim to ship out paid orders once a week. If you would rather not have your order shipped, we will hold it until we are able to re-open our store. Collection of orders is currently not available.

What about local delivery?
I’m afraid we have made the decision to remove this offer. We appreciate this is disappointing, especially as it was a new option that we hoped would give our customers more flexibility with receiving their items. However, Rae does not drive, and so the only way we could continue to offer this service is to ask a volunteer to put themselves at risk to deliver orders - and that is something we are simply not willing to do, as it is not fair to them and their family.

Will you be running any events?
There will be no in-store events for quite some time, as we cannot do so while enforcing social distancing. We may add events that can be played online via webcam or similar, but this is something we need to do further investigation into before we can put anything in place. Please keep an eye on social media for any updates.

Is there anything we can do to help?
Thank you so much to everyone who asked us this over the last several weeks, you have truly helped us get through some difficult days. The best way you can help us now is to keep us in mind when you’re shopping for new comics and games - and if you have an outstanding invoice with us, please pay it (or get in touch to discuss alternative options if you’re unable to - I promise, we understand people having financial difficulties, especially now!). We would also be grateful if you could please support and share our social media posts, and help us make sure our messages get out there!

As before, this situation is ever changing and we are committed to making sure our team, our customers, and all their families are safe to support Proud Lion Comics and Osiris Games. When further guidance is available from the government, we will keep you informed as to any potential changes. Thank you, and we’ll be speaking to you again soon!

After a prolonged delay, here are a few of the biggest titles that were due out on Wednesday 25th March that are now finally available.
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Don't forget our physical store is still closed until further notice - for more details, please check out our latest update: COVID-19 UPDATE - 12th May 2020