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HOLMES & THE EMPIRE BUILDERS

He may be 136 years old, but Sherlock Holmes continues to hold the imagination of fans.

The character’s exploits have been told through books, radio shows, TV series, movies, and graphic novels. The Empire Builders was originally released as three comic book shorts but has been gathered here in a single volume.

This sci-fi adventure sees Holmes team up with an unlikely group to defeat a monstrous figure who threatens the security of England and the life of his friend, John Watson.

Written by Joel Meadows, with art by Andy Bennett, Sherlock Holmes & The Empire Builders is out now, £31.99.

STAR TREK: DEFIANT ANNUAL #1

There are time travelling adventures on the cards in this Star Trek ‘annual’.

Sitting alongside the Defiant series, it sees Commander Sela – the daughter of Lt Tasha Yar – taking drastic action after failing to win back favour with the Romulans.

Literally turning back the clock, her ambitious plan spirals into chaos when the technology malfunctions and she ends up face to face with the last person she wants to see again, her mother.

Written by Christopher Cantwell, with art by Ramon Rosanas, it’s out now, £8.99.

BATMAN & ROBIN: 2024 ANNUAL

It feels late for an annual to be hitting the shelves, but who am I to argue with The Bat?

Batman and his sidekick Robin have gone through hell the last few months.

Deciding they need a break to do some bonding, Bruce takes Damian on a camping trip.

But as the dynamic duo try to enjoy the great outdoors, they find themselves in a different kind of hunting ground – one where the prey is the most dangerous of all.

Cut off from their weapons, Batman and Robin must go back to basics to battle some of DC’s deadliest mercenaries.

Written by Joshua Williamson, with art by Howard Porter, and Gleb Melnikov, it’s out now, priced £9.99.