Final Order Cutoff for Wednesday 17th March

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 March (or later in the case of some graphic novels, etc.).

FINAL ORDER CUTOFF

If you'd like to confirm a pre-order for anything on this list, please email us before 10am on Saturday 20th February. 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.

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As DC Comics no longer appear on PREVIEWSworld's FOC page, we've added a list of the titles that are due for Final Order adjustments this week at the end of this article.

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CRITICAL ROLE: TALES OF EXANDRIA - THE BRIGHT QUEEN #1 (OF 4)
DARK HORSE COMICS
JAN210233
(W) Darcy Van Poelgeest (A) CoupleofKooks (CA) Helen Mask

The Tales of Exandria expands the stories of Critical Role beyond Vox Machina and the Mighty Nein to encompass the complex NPCs and locations of Exandria, incredibly imagined by Matthew Mercer.

The first series on Leylas Kryn, the Bright Queen of the Kryn Dynasty!

The Bright Queen has spent multiple lives in pursuit of assembling the Luxon. With her eternal lover Quana at her side, she will stop at nothing to use its otherworldly power to bring a Golden Age to the peoples under her rule.

So when what might be the final piece of the Luxon appears nearby, Leylas sends Quana to collect it... with consequences that may threaten the entire Dynasty!

Critical Role Game Master Matthew Mercer joins Eisner Award-winning writer Darcy van Poelgeest (Little Bird)!

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BLACK KNIGHT CURSE EBONY BLADE #1 (OF 5)
MARVEL COMICS
JAN210583
(W) Simon Spurrier (A) Sergio Davila (CA) Iban Coello

THE GREATEST KNIGHT OF THEM ALL RIDES AGAIN! 

​Dane Whitman is the BLACK KNIGHT and wielder of the magical EBONY BLADE, but the blade's power comes at a terrible price. Dane forever bears the burden of its curse: an insatiable lust for blood and mayhem that constantly threatens to swallow its owner in darkness. Must that be Dane's fate?

​Following the battle against the KING IN BLACK, a reinvigorated Dane has a greater sense of purpose than ever before. But his sword is the key to a new enemy's evil plan and only the Black Knight can prevent the coming death and destruction. This conflict spanning mythical Camelot to modern-day NYC will test Dane like never before and challenge everything he believes about himself, the Ebony Blade, and the entire history of the Black Knight!

​Guest starring the AVENGERS! 

Rated T+

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ORPHAN & FIVE BEASTS #1 (OF 4)
DARK HORSE COMICS
JAN210230
(W) James Stokoe (A/CA) James Stokoe

​A brand-new kung-fu epic from James Stokoe, the creator behind Orc Stain and Aliens: Dead Orbit!

Spurred on by her master's dying words, the adopted warrior "Orphan Mo" seeks to find and kill five former disciples who now threaten the land with corruption from their demonic powers.

​Part Five Deadly Venoms and part surreal grindhouse, James Stokoe brings his knack for ultra-detailed fantasy imagery and over-the-top violence to this classic tale of revenge. 

"His artwork is astonishingly detailed, with an infectious, monstrous energy and dynamism that needs to be experienced by every fan of comic books." - SyFy Wire

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JIM HENSONS STORYTELLER TRICKSTERS #1
BOOM! STUDIOS
JAN210962
(W) Jonathan Rivera (A) Jade Zhang (CA - cvr A) Peach Momoko (CA - cvr B) Dani Pendergast​

The Storyteller and his faithful dog take shelter one night from a storm, when the dog becomes scared of a large spider who is also occupying the shelter. 

Now, discover the story of Anansi, the spider-god, and his quest to free all stories from his father, the sky god Nyame. 

But when Anansi becomes the keeper of all stories, he hordes them until his son confronts them to free the knowledge that could change the world!

Jonathan Rivera (Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye) and Jade Zhang begin the next Jim Henson-inspired epic limited series here, with a different acclaimed creative team on each issue!

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ULTRAMEGA BY JAMES HARREN #1
IMAGE COMICS
JAN210038
(W) James Harren (A/CA - cvr A) James Harren, Dave Stewart (CA -cvr B) Tradd Moore

A cosmic plague has spread, transforming everyday people into violent, monstrous kaiju. Only the Ultramega - three individuals imbued with incredible powers - hold the line against this madness. Their battles level cities and leave untold horror in their wake. Now, the final reckoning approaches for the Ultramega... but is this a war they can even win?
  
Fight monsters and stand with humanity in this new Skybound original from the greatest artist of his generation, JAMES HARREN (RUMBLE, BPRD) and Eisner Award-winning colorist DAVE STEWART. Each issue is extra-sized, with a 60-page debut that can barely contain its giant heroes, creatures, and devastation!

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DC FOC LIST

• TBC

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If you'd like to confirm a pre-order for anything on this list, please email us before 10am on Saturday 20th February. This is the best way to guarantee your new comic books on day of release.