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Ladies and Gentlemen, with great pleasure, we present: The Mystery Bento! Devoid of any theme or logic, this Bento is a wild and crazy free-for-all! What books are in it? Who knows! We pick 5 books randomly, seal ‘em, ship ‘em and BOOM! They land at your door and you’ve got all the fun and surprise of a Comic Bento that’s not only a mystery, but packed to the gills with comic goodness! Hardcovers, Softcovers, Classics, Indie Darlings, Superheroics, The possibilities in this very special Bento are endless!
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We pack a Mystery Bento with 5 All-Ages titles that you can share with everyone in your life, from 9-90! 

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April 2018 - Artifacts

March 2018 - Going Digital

February 2018 - Short Stories / Tall Tales

April 2018 - Artifacts

A magic relic... A special blanket... A lucky shirt or sentimental necklace! Some would look at these as simply examples of "things." But to those that care about them and assign them importance in their lives, they are true ARTIFACTS!
RIDE 
Ron marz, Jason Pearson, Brian Stelfreeze, Published by Image
AVENGERS: FEAR ITSELF  
Brian Michael Bendis, Chris Bachalo, Alan Davis Published by Marvel
WARS IN TOYLAND
Joe Harris, Adam Pollina, Nolan Woodard, Published by ONI PRESS
SAVAGE
B. Clay Moore, Clayton Henry, Lewis LaRosa, Published by Valiant

March 2018 - Going Digital

Can we honestly say that there is any single facet of our lives not linked to the digital realm at this point? I know I'm hard-pressed to think of one, which brings us to this month's theme: GOING DIGITAL. Integration and use of technology is practically second nature to us as humans, but as we approach the fine line of Digital Overload in our lives we must take a look at ourselves if we're going to survive technological advances, as well as live with them.
MAGNUS ROBOT FIGHTER - FLESH & STEEL 
Fred Van Lente, Cory Smith, Roberto Castro, Gabriel Hardman, Published by Dynamite
PSYCHO BONKERS  
Vince Hernandez, Adam Archer, Alè GarzaPanosian, Published by Aspen
SKINNED
Jeremy Holt, Tim Daniel, Josh Gowdy, Published by Insight Comics
AVENGERS - RAGE OF ULTRON
Rick Remender, Jerome Opena, Pepe Larraz, Jerome Opena, Published by Marvel Comics

February 2018 - Short Stories / Tall Tales

There was a time when using the term Epic insinuated a long, sprawling story with highs and lows, all converging in to a climactic ending that would leave readers/viewers/players emotionally and physically exhausted. Now, "epic" simply means you had a good Frappuccino or your commute took a little longer. With that in mind, we are happy to present Short Stories/Tall Tales; a collection of books featuring small stories in Epic Packages.
TMNT: ALLIES & ENEMIES
JMike Costa, Various, Mike Henderson, Dave Wilkins, Published by IDW
GRINDHOUSE MIDNIGHT 
Alex De Campi, Federica Manfredi, Gary Erskine, Published by DARK HORSE COMICS
DEAD DROP
Ales Kot, Adam Gorham, Raul Allen, Published by Valiant Entertainment
COURT OF THE DEAD
Tom Gilliland, Various, Manuel Garcia, Various, Published by Insight Comics

January 2018 - Beginnings

December 2017 - LEGACY

November 2017 - TEAMWORK!

January 2018 - Beginnings

This time of year is about a lot of things. Recovering from the holidays, resolutions to better ourselves, and all that leftover turkey... bringing new beginnings all around! That is why we decided that it was only fitting to meet 2018 head-on with stories of BEGINNINGS.
WEIRDWORLD: WARZONES 
Jason Aaron, Mike Del Mundo, Published by Marvel Comics
NIGHTS DOMINION 
Ted Naifeh, Published by Oni Press
COURIER: THROUGH THE ASHES
Ralph Tedesco, JG Miranda, Bryan Valenza, Published by Zenescope Entertainment
X-O MANOWAR: SOLDIER
Matt Kindt, Tomas Giorello, Lewis LaRosa, Published by Valiant Entertainment

December 2017 - LEGACY

Does a person's legacy begin after we are no longer here? Or is it something we are born with, something we cultivate as we grow and change through life? Legacy is a complicated idea, and this month's Comic Bento collection takes a look at legacies from four very different perspectives.
VAN HELSING VS THE MUMMY OF AMUN-RA 
Patrick Shand, Marc Rosete, Walter Pereyra, Published by Zenescope
CONAN & THE SONGS OF THE DEAD 
Joe R. Lansdale, Darin Fabrick, Timothy Truman, Published by Dark Horse
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE
Jody Houser, Duane Swierczynski, Emilio Laiso, Phil Noto, Published by Marvel  Comics
TUMOR
Joshua Hale Fialkov, Noel Tuazon, Published by Oni Press

November 2017 - TEAMWORK!

Much of the world these days is focused on the individual. But sometimes the situation is dire enough that the only way to get through it is to work together, utilizing TEAMWORK!
DREAM EATER SAGA
Raven Gregory, Various, Published by Zenescope
THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG: IN THE BAG 
Rafer Roberts, David Lafuente, Published by Valiant
MINDFIELD
JT Krul, Alex Konat, Published by Aspen  Comics
RUNAWAYS
Brian K. Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Jo Chen, Published by Marvel Comics

October 2017 - Creatures Of The Night!

September 2017 - Creator-Owned

AUGUST 2017 - BENTO GETS WET

October 2017 - Creatures Of The Night!

It’s the time of year, my friend! The days are getting shorter, the leaves are turning, pumpkin spice is on EVERYTHING and the CREATURES OF THE NIGHT are coming out of their hiding places! From ghosts to zombies to… well, THINGS, monsters, and mayhem are all around us this month and also in the comics in this box!
MAN-THING BY R.L. STINE
R. L. Stine, German Peralta, Daniel Johnson, Published by Marvel Comics
DEATH-DEFYING DOCTOR MIRAGE
Jen Van Meter, Roberto De La Torre, Patrick Zircher, Published by Valient Entertainment
AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Francesco Francavilla, Jack Morelli, Published by Archie Comics
THE SCOURGE
Scott Lobdell, Eric Battle, David Curiel, Published by Aspen Comics

September 2017 - Creator-Owned

As someone who makes comics, there are really only two ways you can go: 1) Work for a large company on characters that are legendary and famous, but completely out of your control. 2) Make something new, that you have total control over and is CREATOR-OWNED.
KAPTARA: FEAR NOT TINY ALIEN
Chip Zdarsky, Kagan McLeod, Published by Image Comics
THE TICK: KARMA TORNADO
Chris McCulloch, Published by New England Comics
HEADLOCKED: A SINGLE STEP
Michael Kingston, Randy Valiente, Michel Mulipola, Published by Headlocked Comics
VIRGIL
Steve Orlando, J D Faith, Artyom Trakhanov, Published by  Image Comics
SCOTT PILGRIM’S PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE
Bryan Lee O'Malley, Published by Oni Press

AUGUST 2017 - BENTO GETS WET

Avast me hearties! Welcome and prepare to set sail through some exciting comical offerings from the briny deep! My pirate voice aside, this month’s collection is all about the Water. Adventures above it, Battles below it, Civilizations in it and the land lubbers who try to conquer it! This month, it’s all sea-faring, er, fare as BENTO GETS WET!
Mercenary Sea
Kel Symons, Mathew Reynolds, Published by Image Comics
Fantastic Four/Inhumans: Atlantis Rising 
Various, Published by Marvel Comics 
Crogan Adventures: Catfoots Revenge
Chris Schweizer, Published by Oni Press
Fathom: Dawn of War
JT Krull, Michael Turner, Talent Caldwell, Published by Aspen Comics
Anne Bonnie: The Journey Begins
Tim Yates, Published by Blue Juice Comics

JUNE 2017 - Girl Power

MAY 2017 - Mixtape Vol.2

APRIL 2017 - Don't Get Mad, Get Even!

JUNE 2017 - Girl Power

We've been wanting to pull together a strong-female-characters-specific box for a while now... but there are so many great women out there in the comics-verse that it's almost impossible to decide!. 
Damsels in Excess
Vince Hernandez, Mirka Andolfo, Published by Aspen
Champions: Change the World 
Mark Waid, Humberto Ramos, Published by Marvel Comics 
Akaneiro
Justin Aclin, Vasilis Lolos, Shu Yan, Published by Dark Horse Comics
LA Banks Vampire Huntress: Dawn & Darkness
LA Banks, Brett Booth, Gregory Titus, Published by Dynamite Entertainment

MAY 2017 - Mixtape Vol.2

No entertainment medium has embraced anthologies like comics have. Be they a thematic or genre anthology, a "best of" collection for a specific character, or creator, or just a collection of really fun comics. 
Grimm Tales of Terror
12+ Writers and Artists! Published by Zenescope
Valiant Zeroes & Origins 
24+ Writers and Artists! Published by Valiant 
Road To Riverdale
10+ Writers and Artists! Published by Archie Comics
Hellboy Weird Tales
57+ Writers and Artists! Published by Dark Horse 

APRIL 2017 - Don't Get Mad, Get Even!

Some say that revenge is a dish best served cold - as in, the cold steel of a samurai blade. You could also look at it as best served hot- as in, hot lead or simply a passionate, heated fight. Revenge is a key part of our base human instinct to protect and avenge wrongs done to us, or those we care about.
Deathforce
Joe Brusha, Marc Rosete, Walter Pereyra, published by Zenescope
Mercy Thompson: Hopcross Jilly 
Patricia Briggs, Rik Hoskin, Tom Garcia, published by Dynamite 
Death of X
Jeff Lemire, Charles Soule, Aaron Kuder, published by Marvel Comics
The Sword: Fire
Joshua Luna, Jonathan Luna, published by Image 

March 2017 - Out of Retirement

February 2017 - Builders

January 2017 - Red & Blue

March 2017 - Out of Retirement

Retirement. It's something that we are supposed to be working towards all our lives, right? The ability to lay back and enjoy those golden years after serving in the workforce for a long time. But sometimes, live or finances or pure boredom call us back into work and the world we left behind. So what happens when the world you left behind is one of VIOLENCE? or Assassination? Or of War?
Wolverine: Old Man Logan
Mark Millar, Steve McNiven, published by Marvel Comics
Dan Dare Omnibus 
Garth Ennis, Gary Erskine, published by Dynamite 
Halo: Escalation
Chris Schlerf, Sergio Arino, Anthony Palumbo, published by Dark Horse Comics
Bloodshot Reborn
Jeff Lemire, Mico Suayan, Raul Allen, published by Valiant 

February 2017 - Builders

It beings with a spark. A single, pinpoint of an idea. A character or question. Something that reaches inside and says "What if this...?".  It becomes a creative expression and needs, no, MUST be explored. Next thing you know, you have created something beloved by thousands. 
Habitat
Simon Roy, published by Image Comics
4001 AD 
Matt KIndt, Clayton Crain, David Mack, published by Valiant 
Wild Cards: Hard Call
George R.R. Martin, Dan Abraham, Eric Battle, published by Dynamite
Invincible Iron Man: Reboot
Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez, Mike Deodato, published by Marvel Comics 

January 2017 - Red & Blue

This theme might seem to be a little vague in terms of our usual theme choices, but the colours Red and Blue tend to have a lot more to do with your life than you might realize! 
Code Red
Joe Brusha, Vincenzo Riccardi, Ricardo Osnaya, published by Zenescope
Fathom: Blue
Vince Hernandez, Claudio Avella, published by Aspen 
Legends of Red Sonja
Gail Simone, Jack Jadson, Various, published by Dynamite
Spider-Man: Blue
Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, published by Marvel Comics 

December 2016 - MIGHTY

November 2016 - Remember the Titans

October 2016 - Gnarly 90s

December 2016 - MIGHTY

Webster's defines "MIGHTY" as "possessing might; powerful." This example readily applies to MARVEL, the subject of our new-style Publisher Spotlight box! 
Mighty Avengers: Ultron Initiative
Brian Michael Bendis, Frank Cho, published by Marvel Comics
X-O Manowar: By The Sword
Robert Venditti, Cary Nord, David Aja, published by Valiant Entertainment 
Smite: The Pantheon War
Jack Banish, John Jackson Miller, Eduardo Francisco, published by Dark Horse Comics
Unbelievable Gwenpool: Believe It
Christopher Hastings, Danillo Beyruth, Gurihiru, published by Marvel Comics 

November 2016 - Remember the Titans

This month's Remember The Titans collection contains stories about characters that are larger than life, both in size and stature, but also in excitement and adventure! 
Hulk Season One
Fred Van Lente, Tom Fowler, Julian Totino Tedesco, published by Marvel Comics
Warlord of Mars - Dejah Thoris: Colossus of Mars
Carlos Rafael, Paul Renaud, published by Dynamite 
Thrud The Barbarian
Carl Critchlow, published by Titan Comics
Kaijumax
Zander Cannon, Published by Oni Press Inc. 
Champions: No Time For Losers
Tony Isabella, Bill Mantio, Don Heck, Various, Published by Marvel Comics 

October 2016 - Gnarly 90s

The 90s were a tumultuous time for those of us coming of age in it. We had incredible highs like 3 live-action TMNT movies, but dangerous lows like The Clone Saga. 
Turok, Dinosaur Hunter: Conquest
Greg Pak, Mirko Colak, Cory Smith, Bart Sears, published by Dynamite Entertainment
Mask Strikes Back TP
John Arcudi, Doug Mahnke, Keith Williams, published by Dark Horse Comics
Valiant Masters Hardcover
Collecting the original Valiant comics from the 90’s
Doctor Strange TP Flight of Bones
Various, J. G. Jones, Published by Marvel Comics 

September 2016 - As Seen On TV

August 2016 - Animal Planets

July 2016 - They, Robots

September 2016 - As Seen On TV

This AS SEEN ON TV collection features some of the best that TV has to offer, in comic form. There's usually a bit of give-and-take when it comes to comics based on characters from other mediums... This is not the case, however; these days, more and more of the shows creative teams are using the medium of comics to flesh out their universes. 
The Blacklist
Nicole Dawn Phillips, Beni Lobel, published by Titan Comics
Garbage Pail Kids
Jeff Zapata, Dave Curd, Mark Pingatore, Various, published by IDW
Agents of Shield: Coulson Protocols
Marc Guggenheim, German Peralta, Mike Norton, published by Marvel Comics
Rick & Morty
Zac Gorman, CJ Cannon, Marc Ellerby, Published by Oni Press Inc. 

August 2016 - Animal Planets

Welcome to another Comic Bento box, my friends! This month, we take a look at books featuring animals from the past, the stars, the oceans and... well, you'll see. 
XOC: Journey of a Great White
Matt Dembicki, published by Oni Press Inc.
Homecoming Vol. 1
David Wohl, Emilio Lasio, Stefani Rennee, Mike Debalfo, published by Aspen
Jurassic Strike Force 5 Vol 1
Neo Edmund, J.L. Giles0Rivera, Alfredo Reyes, published by Zenescope
Sam & Fuzzy Fix Your Problem
Sam Logan, Special Blind Ferret Edition

July 2016 - They, Robots

Robots are much like Frenkenstein's monster: cobbled together from spare parts and given life by man. While we tend to be the creators, that doesn't mean we shouldn't fear the creation. Terminator taught us that. Msybe we should tread a little lighter in the realm of AI and stick to books about robots for the time being.  
It Came!
Dan Bouletwood, published by Titan Comics
Bubblegun
Mark Roslan, Mike Bowden, published by Aspen.
Diesel Sweeties
R. Stevens, published by Oni Press
Voltron
Published by Dynamite Entertainment

April 2016 - Elementals

March 2016 - Powerless

December 2015 - Throwbacks

April 2016 - Elementals

This month’s ELEMENTALS theme explores what happens when characters come from the elements, when they wield them and, in some cases, when they return to them. 
Fantastic Four Season One
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, David Marquez, Julian Totino Tedesco published by Marvel Comics
Book of Death
Robert Venditti, Doug Braithwaite, Robert Gill, published by Valiant.
Surface Tension
Jay Gunn, published by Titan Comics
Four Points: Horsemen
Scott Lobdell, Jordan Gunderson, published by Aspen 

March 2016 - Powerless

When it comes to comics, finding the fantastic is almost TOO easy. From demigods, to aliens, to guys-doing-whatever-spiders-can, comics area full of brightly coloured, larger-than-life chatacters with special abilities that make them a hero of society. But what about the rest of us?
Ninjak: Weaponeer
Matt Kindt, Clay Mann, Lewis LaRosa, published by Valiant Entertainment
Stumptown: The Case of the Baby in the Velvet Case
Greg Rucka, Matthew Southworth, published by Oni Press Inc.
Blackcross
Warren Ellis, Colton Worley, Tula Lotay, published by Dynamite Entertainment
Ordinary
Rob Williams, D'Israeli, published by Titan Comics/div>

December 2015 - Throwbacks

Since they gained pop cultier prominence in the late 1930s, Comic Books have survived World Wars, Television Invasions, The Internet, and just about every societal or social change that the world has been through. They are a driving force in pop culture today more than ever. But it all started somewhere and that's why we're excited to take a look back. 
Youngblood: Focus Tested
Joe Casey, Derec Donovan, Rob Liefeld, published by Image Comics
The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story
Vivek J Tiwary, Andrew Robinson, published by Dark Horse Comics
Battlestar Galactica: Memorial
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Cezar Razek, Alex Ross, published by Dynamite Entertainment
Marvel Masterworks
Various, published by Marvel Comics

November 2015 - Button Mash

October 2015 - MASKS

August 2015 - EXPLOSIVE

November 2015 - Button Mash

When it comes to game-based Comics, it's an expansion of the worlds of these games that's much easier for someone to jump into.
Sonic Mega Man Worlds Collide
Ian Flynn, Jamal Peppers, Patrick Spaz Spaziante, Various, published by Archie Comic Publications
Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions
Steven Grant, Pablo Marcos, Various, published by Marvel Comics
Penny Arcade: Attack of the Bacon Robots
Jerry Holkins, Mike Krahulik, published by Dark Horse Comics
Tomb Raider: Season of the Witch
Gail Simone, Nicolas Daniel Selma, Juan Gedeon, published by Dark Horse Comics

October 2015 - MASKS

This month, Comic Bento is proud to bring to you our FIGHT THE FIGHT box. BOoks spotlighting some of our favourite fisticuff-flinging fighters!
Green Hornet Vol. 1
Mark Waid, Daniel Indro, Ronilson Freire, Paolo Rivera, published by Dynamite Entertainment
Captain Marvel: Higher Further Faster More
Kelly Sue DeConnick, David Lopez, published by Marvel Comics
Orchid Vol. 1
Tom Morello, Scott Hepburn, Dan Jackson, Massimo Carnevale, published by Dark Horse Comics
Harbinger: Omega Rising
Joshua Dysart, Arturo Lozzi, Khari Evans & Various, published by Valiant Entertainment

August 2015 - EXPLOSIVE

Everyone loves the story of an underdog triumphing over adversity. This month, we've put together a mega-sized collection of little guys and gals that features a lot of clawing, scraping and intestinal fortitude as our heroes fight to overthrow evil!
New Vampirella 01
Nancy Collins, Patrick Berkenkotter, Christian Zamora, published by Dynamite Entertainment
Grimm Vol 01
David Greenwalt & Various, Jose Malaga, published by Dynamite Entertainment
Complete Dracula
Leah Moore & Various, Cotton Worley, published by  Dynamite Entertainment
Fear Nothing
Dean Koontz, Bob Gill, published by  Dynamite Entertainment

July 2015 - The Little Guy!

April 2015 - MIXTAPE

March 2015 – CLOAK AND DAGGER

July 2015 - The Little Guy!

Everyone loves the story of an underdog triumphing over adversity. This month, we've put together a mega-sized collection of little guys and gals that features a lot of clawing, scraping and intestinal fortitude as our heroes fight to overthrow evil!
The Life After
Joshua Hale Fialkov, Gabo, published by Oni Press
Project Superpowers Chapter Two, Vol 01
Jim Krueger, Alex Ross, Edgar Salazar, published by Dynamite Entertainment
Witch & Wizard Vol 01: Battle Shadowland
James Patterson, Victor Santos, published by IDW Publishing
Divinity TP
Matt Kindt, Trevor Hairsine, Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic, published by Valiant Entertainment
Marvel Universer Ant-Man Digest
Various Writers and Artists, published by Marvel Comics

April 2015 - MIXTAPE

The best part of a Mixtape was the sheer volume of stuff you could be exposed to. Dozens of tracks all mixed together for a single enjoyment. This month's Bento Box is a lot like that, taking 70+ creators and letting them tell 40+ stories over 4 books as our first Mixtape Box focuses on Anthologies.
Four Letter Worlds
Joe Casey, Chynna Clugston-Major, Jay Faerber, and more! Published by Image Comics
Afterworks
 Robert Kondo, Kevin O-Brien, Louis Gonzales, and more! Published by Image Comics.
Judge Dredd: MegaCity Masters
 Kevin O'Neill, Andy Clarke, Siman Bisley, and more! Published by 2000AD
The Dark Horse Book of Monsters
 Mike Mignola, and more! Published by Dark Horse

March 2015 – CLOAK AND DAGGER

When it comes to danger and intrigue, no one's life is quite so harrowing as a spy. Though they may be armed with the latest in gadgets and weapons, the Spy is often left to their own devices behind enemy lines, with no backup and no goal save one: complete the mission.
The Shadow Volume 1
Garth Enn, Aaron Campbell, published by Dynamite
The Coldest City
 Anthony Johnston, Sam Hart, published by Oni Press
Hit List
Ralph Tedesco, Sami Kivela, published by Zenescope Ent.
Unity Volume 1: To Kill A King
 Matt Kindt, Doug Braithwaite, published by Valiant Ent.

January 2015 – IT'S ALL CRIMINAL

December 2014 - COLORS OF THE SEASONS

November 2014 - LAUGHTER

January 2015 – IT'S ALL CRIMINAL

The Perfect Crime. Is it out there? Is there a caper so smart and intricate that it could fool a whole city’s worth of police and citizens? What of the grizzled, down-on-his-luck detective who just wants to forget, but can’t as he’s pulled back into a world of twisted deception he tried to leave behind? And, what role does the Woman in the Red Dress play?
Uncanny
Andy Diggle, Aaron Campbell, published by Dynamite Ent.
Judge Anderson: The Psychic Crime Files
Alan Grant, Boo Cook, Carlos Ezquerra, published by 2000AD 
Quantum and Woody
Volume 1
James Asmus, Tom Fowler, Jordie Bellaire, published by Valiant Ent.
Amy Devlin: Lost and Found
Christina Weir, Nunzio DeFilippis, T. J. Kirsch, Christopher Mitten, published by Oni Press

December 2014 - COLORS OF THE SEASONS

Traditionally around the holidays, stores, businesses, homes and streets are all decked out with decorations and cheer. Green trees and Red bows are everywhere and there's even a bit of magic in the White of new-fallen snow. There's also Silver and Gold of tinsel and trimmings, the warm Orange glow of a crackling fire and the colourful twists and turns in a candy cane!
Green Hornet: Blood Ties
Ande Parks, Johnny Desjardins, published by Dynamite Ent.
The King
Rich Koslowski, published by Top Shelf
Savage Dragon Volume 1
Erik Larsen, published by Image
Bloodshot Volume 1
Duane Swierczynski, Manuel Garcia, Arturo Lozzi, published by Valiant Ent.

November 2014 - LAUGHTER

The good news is that Graphic Novel’s war on fun is over and the fandom won. Now, Calvin and Hobbes is respected as literary art, The Flash streaks red and yellow across the small screen, Big Hero 6 has introduced movie-goers to San Fransokyo and the internet offers enough variety of webcomics to match up to every reader’s sense of humour. We here at Comic Bento are happy to let you in on the joke with this month’s selection:
Archer & Armstrong Vol.1 
Fred Van Lente, Clayton Henry, published by Valiant Entertainment
Secret Midnite Duck or Rad Tats
 KC Green, Gunshow
Least I Could Do Collection 
Ryan Sohmer, Chad Porter, Lar DeSouza, published by Blind Ferret
Most Dangerous Game 
Zach Weinersmith, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal
Rabbids Vol.1 
Thitaume, Romain Pujol, published by Papercutz

October 2014 - HORROR

October 2014 - HORROR

Can a comic book be scary? Obviously parent groups thought so, as EC Comic’s horror line’s perceived corrupting influence scared them enough to create the Comic Code Authority in the 1950s. In a world where Blade was one of the first comic book adaptations to be taken seriously and millions of viewers tune into The Walking Dead every week, it may be hard to picture a time when ghouls, vampires or zombies were banned from comic books. Fortunately though, times have changed and we are able to present to you:
Shadowman 
Justin Jordan, Brian Reber, published by Valiant Ent.
The Ticking 
Renee French, published by Top Shelf
Night Mary 
Rick Remender, Kieron Dwyer, published by IDW
The Big Book of Horror 
Steve Niles, Scott Morse, Richard Sala, Ted McKeever, published by IDW

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AUGUST 2017 - BENTO GETS WET

JULY 2017 - Old School

June 2016 - Fan Power

AUGUST 2017 - BENTO GETS WET

Avast me hearties! Welcome and prepare to set sail through some exciting comical offerings from the briny deep! My pirate voice aside, this month’s collection is all about the Water. Adventures above it, Battles below it, Civilizations in it and the land lubbers who try to conquer it! This month, it’s all sea-faring, er, fare as BENTO GETS WET!
Mercenary Sea
Kel Symons, Mathew Reynolds, Published by Image Comics
Fantastic Four/Inhumans: Atlantis Rising 
Various, Published by Marvel Comics 
Crogan Adventures: Catfoots Revenge
Chris Schweizer, Published by Oni Press
Fathom: Dawn of War
JT Krull, Michael Turner, Talent Caldwell, Published by Aspen Comics
Anne Bonnie: The Journey Begins
Tim Yates, Published by Blue Juice Comics

JULY 2017 - Old School

No matter what you’re into, there’s always an OLD SCHOOL. The OLD SCHOOL is where the building blocks and foundations were laid for the things we love today. Comics are no exception to this, in that the format itself has a rich and exciting history beyond the panels and gutters that has helped shape our pop culture for decades. Is the OLD SCHOOL better? Is the NEW SCHOOL where progress lies? We hope to examine it from a few different angles in this month’s Comic Bento collection. 
Cinderella: Serial Killer Princess
Dave Franchini, Salvatore Cuffari, Fritz Casas, Published by Zenescope
Sovereign 
Chris Roberson, Paul Mayberry, Published by Image Comics 
Kirby Genesis: Captain Victory
Sterling Gates, Wagner Reis, Alex Ross, Various, Published by Dynamite Entertainment
Avengers Four
Mark Waid, Barry Kitson, Published by Marvel Comics

June 2016 - Fan Power

This month, we here at Comic Bento are glad to join forces with a publisher we are huge, huge FANS of! That's right... VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT! 
Faith Vol. 1: Hollywood & Vine
Jody Houser, Francis Portela, Marguerite Sauvage, published by Valiant
Harbinger Wars
Duane Swierczynski, Joshua Dysart, Pere Perez, published by Valiant.
Harbinger Vol. 2: Renegades
Joshua Dysart, Barry Kitson, Various, published by  Valiant
Armor Hunters
Robert Venditti, Doug Braithwaite, Cafu, Jorge Molina, published by  Valiant

May 2016 - Rewriting History

February 2016 - AMPED

January 2016 - The Grey Area

May 2016 - Rewriting History

As a whole generation learned in the Ashton Kutcher movie The Butterfly Effect, the simplest of things changed in the time stream can have a massive effect. If given the chance, would yo go back and change things, risking the present that you know? or the future that could be? It’s a heavy question and after reading these books, I wonder if we’ll think REWRITING HISTORY is worth it.. 
Ivar Timewalker: Making History
Fred Van, Clayton Henry, Robert Gill, Raul Allen published by Valiant
Chronos Commandos: Dawn Patrol
Stuart Jennett, published by Titan Comics.
Mankind: Story of All of Us
Marv Woldman & Various, published by Zenescope
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Chris Claremont, John Byrne, published by Marvel Comics 

February 2016 - AMPED

Music and comic-book-style pageantry have never been far apart. One needs to look no further than the theatrics of KISS or GWAR to see comics represented on the stage. In this month's theme, we go from Scottish indie-pop group BELLE & SEBASTIAN, to the classic horror infused rock of ALICE COOPER, to good old sex, drugs, and rock n roll. 
Put The Book Back on the Shelf
Various, published by Image Comics
Death Sentence
Monty Nero, Michael Dowling, published by Titan Comics
Alice Cooper: Welcome to my Nightmare
Joe Harris, Brandon Jerwa, Eman Casallos, Nacho Tenorio, David Mack, published by Dynamite
Amazing Spider-Man Edge of Spider-Verse TP
Various, published by Marvel Comics

January 2016 - The Grey Area

Nothing can move forward without looking to the past. No one can be a hero without facing the villain. Choices can't be made without knowing both sides of the story. And one of that can happen without understanding the space between the absolutes, THE GREY AREA!
Superior Iron Man: Infamous
Tom Taylor, Yildiray Cinar, Mike Choi, published by Marvel Comics
Rai: Welcome to New Japan
Matt Kindt, Clayton Crain, published by Valiant
Troublemaker
Alex Evanovich, Janet Evanovich, Ben Dewey & Various, published by Dark Horse
Lola XOXO: The Journey Home
Siya Oum, published by Aspen

September 2015 - FIGHT THE FIGHT

June 2015 - NAVIGATIONS THROUGH TIME!

September 2014 - FANTASY

September 2015 - FIGHT THE FIGHT

This month, Comic Bento is proud to bring to you our FIGHT THE FIGHT box. BOoks spotlighting some of our favourite fisticuff-flinging fighters!
Daredevil Season One
Anthony Johnston, Wellington Alves, Nelson Pereira, Julian Totino Tedesco, published by Marvel Comics
X-O Manowar: Enter Ninjak
Robert Vanditti, Lee Garbett, Mico Suayan, published by Valiant Entertainment
Superman/Batman: Vengeance
Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness, Dexter Vines, published by DC Comics
Executive Assistant Iris
Dean Koontz, Bob Gill, published by Aspen
Highlander
Brandon Jerwa, Carlos Rafael, Carlos Lopez, published by  Dynamite Entertainment

June 2015 - NAVIGATIONS THROUGH TIME!

Movies like Back To The Future, and The Butterfly Effect show us that time is fragile, and the smallest change in the past can have the greatest impact on our future. A future that has been speculated and written about pretty much since the dawn of time and Man's realization that the days that go by can never be brought back.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
 Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting, Mike Perkins, Michael Lark, published by Marvel Comics
The Valiant
 Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, Paolo Rivera, published by Valiant Ent.
Terminator: Revolution
 Simon Furman, Lui Antonio, Richard Isanove, published by Dynamite Ent.
Captain Midnight: On The Run
 Joshua Williamson, Fernando Dagnino, published by Dark Horse Comics

September 2014 - FANTASY

Fantasy is, more than most any genre, an exercise in imagination. Unreal is part of the job description. Artists render the inconceivable with a realistic weight and presence. Writers convey the rules of magic that breaks their rules of the world. Both humanize the inhuman.
The First Law: The Blade Itself
Joe Abercrombie, Chuck Dixon, Andie Tong, published by Blind Ferret
Grimwoods Daughter
Jan Strnad, Kevin Nowlan, published by IDW
Olympus Heights
Kevin Munroe, published by IDW
Sir Apropos of Nothing
Peter David, Robin Riggs, published by IDW

August 2014 - SCIENCE FICTION

MAY 2015 - CINEMATIC ADVENTURES

February 2015 – FEMININE MYSTIQUE

August 2014 - SCIENCE FICTION

Where do we go from here? For centuries, the most imaginative minds in science fiction have written about a time when our communication devices would have viewscreens (or, as we ended up calling them, “screens”). When we had instant access to all the answers. When we “drove” self-driving cars. Between smart phones, the Internet, and Google cars, we’re a “William Daniels” Siri mode away from living Knight Rider.
John Carter: The Gods of Mars
Sam Humphries, Ramon Perez, published by Marvel Comics
Ferro City
Jason Armstrong, published by Image Comics
The Surrogates
Robert Venditti, Brett Weldele, published by Top Shelf
Virga: Sun of Suns
Karl Schroeder, Jeff Moss, Guy Allen, published by Blind Ferret

MAY 2015 - CINEMATIC ADVENTURES

Comics and Movies have always been close cousins. I mean, when you look at a comic from a certain point of view, it is practically a shot-for-shot instruction manual on how to start making a great movie. Conversely, seeing some of our big screen faves fleshed out in a story that lasts longer than 115 minutes is a treat as well.
Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness
Roberto Orci, Mike Johnson, David Messina, published by IDW
Marvels Avengers: Black Widow Strikes
Fred Van Lente and various artists, published by Marvel Comics
Kevin Smith's Green Hornet Parts 1 & 2
Kevin Smith, Phil Hester, Jonathan Lau, Alex Ross, published by Dynamite
Predator: Prey to Heavens
John Arcudi, Javier Saltares, Walden Wong, Raymond Swanland, published by Dark Horse Comics

February 2015 – FEMININE MYSTIQUE

This month’s box is a special one for a few reasons. The first of course is that it celebrates and highlights some of the amazing women who are writing, drawing and starring in critically acclaimed comics. These aren’t just any old stories, these are books and characters that are taking the world by storm! Slayers, Superheroes, Adventurers, these ladies have it all and aren’t afraid to fight for it!
Ms. Marvel Volume 1: No Normal
G. Willow Wilson, Adrian Alphona, published byMarvel 
Miss Fury Volume 1
Rob Williams, Jackson Herbert, published by Dynamite
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Vol. 1: The Dust Waltz
Joss Whedon, Dan Brereton, Rick Ketcham, Laura Allred, published by Dark Horse
Shutter Volume 1: Wanderlost
Joe Keatinge, Leila Del Duca, Owen Gieni, Ed Brisson, published by Image