New Comic Book Day: 'X-Men Elsewhen Vol. 1' by John Byrne, 'The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko: Artist's Edition,' 'Moebius Library: The Depressed Hunter,' More

Our picks this week:

X-Men Elsewhen Vol. 1

Legendary comic book creator John Byrne returns to the title he first drew 50 years ago, Uncanny X-Men, with this one-of-a-kind new graphic novel series, X-Men: Elsewhen. This three-volume graphic novel series picks up the story from Byrne’s original run, taking the characters in new and unexpected directions

In Volume 1 of X-Men: Elsewhen, the Dark Phoenix Saga is over and Phoenix is... alive?!

Diverging from the epic finale of the original storyline from 1984, X-Men: Elsewhen presents a universe where Jean Grey’s powers and intellect have been greatly reduced, and from there, everything you thought you know about the X-Men is forever changed.

John Byrne’s monumental return to the X-Men heads in entirely new and surprising directions, as the X-Men head back to the Savage Land, face their climactic adventure with the Sentinels, and contend with special guest–stars such as the Avengers and the Fantastic Four along the way.

X-Men: Elsewhen is a three-volume graphic novel series in the Marvel Arts line that sees the return of acclaimed X-Men artist Byrne decades after his last work on the series. Byrne has written and penciled every page and inked multiple chapters, all of which pick up the story from where his first go–round ended, taking this beloved lineup of characters — and his fans — in exciting new directions.

DC Finest- Fourth World – When the Old Gods Die 

Before the Justice League, before the Multiverse—there was the Fourth World. Born from the mind of Jack Kirby, this cosmic saga pits the New Gods of New Genesis against the dark forces of Apokolips in a battle that spans galaxies and destinies. Witness the rise of Mister Miracle, Orion, and Darkseid in the mythic war that reshaped the DC Universe.

 These stories introduce readers to a bold new mythology of cosmic deities, super-science, and eternal conflict. From the escape artistry of Mister Miracle to the tyrannical rule of Darkseid, this volume captures the explosive imagination and revolutionary storytelling that defined Kirby’s DC era.

Collects The New Gods #1-3, The Forever People #1-4, Mister Miracle #1-4, Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #133-139 and #141-143, and material from Superman #233 and Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane #111, and #114-115

The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol. 7 

In an early phase of his legendary career, John Romita Jr. joins AMAZING SPIDER- MAN as ongoing artist!

This Omnibus collection covers the Amazing debut of one of the greatest artists in Spideydom! Spider-Man all-time art great John Romita Jr. makes takes the reins, plus John Byrne draws a Parker crackup on campus and Frank Miller puts Spidey in the path of Doctor Strange and Punisher in a pair of Annual-sized classics! Madame Web makes her first appearance, Sub- Mariner joins the fray against the Frightful Four and Spidey meets Moon Knight! Hydro-Man and Sandman make a diabolical pair of deadlies as they unite against our hero. Meanwhile, Peter Parker goes to jail?! That Parker luck is working big time! Plus: A pair of What If? tales and the Hulk and Spider-Man in a massive Marvel Treasury Edition extravangaza! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #206-223 and ANNUAL (1964) #14-15, MARVEL TREASURY EDITION (1974) #25 and material from WHAT IF? (1977) #23-24 and #30.

Moebius Library: The Depressed Hunter

A mind-warping graphic novel from the master of comics, Jean “Mœbius” Giraud—for the first time in English!

In this graphic novel prequel to The Major, Mœbius’s Major Grubert finds himself attempting to chase away the blues but getting into a surreal adventure! Taking a vacation to the Airtight Garage to clear his mind, Grubert walks straight into an assassination plot: His own!

As the Major goes undercover, the late, great French master cartoonist Mœbius returns to form here, in The Depressed Hunter, taking readers into the intricate world of the Major’s dreams—and nightmares!—with the lush, exquisite pen-and-ink work for which the author is best known. Another intensely psychedelic adventure that only Mœbius could take us on!

Translated by Diana Schutz, who continues to provide illuminating translator’s notes, and skillfully lettered—reflecting Mœbius’s own work—by Adam Pruett (The World of Edena, The Major).

The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko: Artist's Edition

The very first appearance of Spider-Man to some of his most memorable moments, like no one has seen before, from world-renowned co-creator, Steve Ditko!  

 This Artist's Edition features the web-slinger's very first appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15, as well as three more incredible, complete stories: The Amazing Spider-Man #20, #26, and #33 — the latter of which is regarded by many as the apex of Ditko's finest on Spider-Man!  

Also included are scanned photocopies of Steve Ditko's rarely seen The Amazing Spider-Man #31 pencil art, scanned art from more than 20 other issues (including covers, splash pages, pin-ups, and panel pages), and more.  

Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible — ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special — are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn.  

The Amazing Spider-Man- The Classic Newspaper Comics — 1979

There’s no rest for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in 1979! From his prison cell, the Kingpin hatches a devious scheme to ruin Spider-Man’s reputation by unleashing an imposter to commit crimes in the wall-crawler’s costume! But that’s only the beginning—Spider-Man must also face the murderous Loomis, the leader of the L.O.V.E. cult, The Prowler, and the return of Kraven the Hunter! 

This series collects the strip strictly by year, reprinting each installment from January 1 to December 31. Each volume measures 11" x 8.5" in a horizontal format. Additionally, each book slides into a vertical slipcase, designed for protection and easy shelving.

Creepy Presents- Steve Ditko

Making a lasting mark on comics as the co-creator of Spider-Man, Steve Ditko veered away from the mainstream and into darker territories at the end of the sixties.

His work in Creepy and Eerie proved that this superhero maestro also excelled at short-form horror. Featuring Ditko’s collaborations with Archie Goodwin on fifteen tension and terror-filled stories, this collection is a must for fans of the enigmatic artist. This collection not only finds the artist at his pen-and-ink finest, but also showcases some rarely seen ink wash work from a storytelling maestro and features a new introduction from comics historian Mark Evanier!

Warring wizards, paranoid goons, persistent heroes, and otherworldly domains dominate the sixteen diverse tales in this new, oversized paperback collection!