PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #5 (MAY08) PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #7 JULY 2008 COVER ART: The latest projects from DC Comics and Image Comics! PREVIEWS is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics and graphic novels from the best comic publishers, the coolest pop-culture merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from September 2008 through November 2008. Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 PREVIEWS CUSTOMER ORDER FORM #7 (JULY 2008) PREVIEWS makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This July order form features items scheduled to ship in September 2008. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI MARVEL PREVIEWS #59 Your Marvel companion piece to the regular issue of PREVIEWS! 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ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #16 Joss Whedon (W), Karl Moline (P), Andy Owens (I), Michelle Madsen (C), Jo Chen (Cover), and Georges Jeanty (Cover) On sale July 2 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing On a hot tip, Buffy and Willow head to Manhattan hoping to unlock the secrets of Buffy’s mysterious scythe, but something goes terribly awry when Buffy suddenly finds herself transported to an unknown world, and into the path of future Slayer Fray. Buffy creator Joss Whedon teams with his Fray co-creator Karl Moline in “Time of Your Life.” Jo Chen and Georges Jeanty join the team for covers. CRIMINAL MACABRE: CELL BLOCK 666 #1 (OF 4) Steve Niles (W), Nick Stakal (A), Michelle Madsen (C), and Tim Bradstreet (Cover) On sale July 30 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries If good intentions pave the road to hell, then Cal McDonald should just get in the handbasket already and buckle up for the ride. He’s no do-gooder—not by far—but he does everything he can to keep supernatural forces of evil from harming humans; and it always comes at a great personal expense, taking everything and everyone he’s ever owned or cared about. Now he’s being set up by the cops and a vengeful D.A. to take the fall for a pile of bad news. There’s no way he’s getting out of this one without serving some time at the graybar hotel. A little time in lock-up would be like a vacation compared to what Cal’s been through lately, but forces both human and monster alike are lining up to make sure Cal’s trip to the slammer is the last trip he ever takes. CRIMINAL MACABRE: SUPERNATURAL FREAK MACHINE Steve Niles (W), Kelley Jones (A), Michelle Madsen (C), Tim Bradstreet (Cover) On sale Sept. 10 FC, 120 pages $17.95 TPB, 7" x 10" Escaped mad doctors and possessed muscle cars are all in a day’s work for supernatural investigator Cal McDonald and his undead sidekick Mo’Lock.? When an old enemy Cal sent to prison escapes, his sights are set on exacting cold revenge on the guy who put him there. And it looks like he’ll have to cut through everyone Cal loves to get to him . . . perfect!? Cal knows what he’s up against, and he’s hardly batting an eye. He’s already put this guy away once, and it’s not like prison makes people bitter, right? And besides—things are looking up. He’s even got a new car to brag about—a spiffy 1973 Nova. Too bad the guy who died in the car before Cal bought it has no intention of leaving! ALSO AVAILABLE CITY OF OTHERS by Steve Niles and Bernie Wrightson SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT070024) . . . $14.95 CRIMINAL MACABRE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith SC, 170pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN040023) . . . $14.95 CRIMINAL MACABRE: THE COMPLETE CAL MCDONALD STORIES by Steve Niles SC novel, 576pg, 5 ¼" x 8" (JUL070025) . . . $12.95 FREAKS OF THE HEARTLAND by Steve Niles and Greg Ruth SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (FEB050074) . . . $17.95 FUSED: CANNED HEAT by Steve Niles, Paul Lee, Ben Templesmith, and Brad Rader SC, 96pg, FC, 6" x 9" (MAR040054) . . . $12.95 FUSED: THINK LIKE A MACHINE by Steve Niles, Josh Medors, Peter Repovski, and Eric Powell SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUN040044) . . . $12.95 LAST TRAIN TO DEADSVILLE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY by Steve Niles and Kelley Jones SC, 144pg, FC, 7"x10" (DEC040039) . . . $14.95 THE NAIL by Steve Niles, Rob Zombie, Nat Jones, and Jay Fotos SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC040040) . . . $14.95 ************************************************************************ HELLBOY: THE CROOKED MAN #1 (OF 3) Mike Mignola (W), Richard Corben (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale July 2 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries In 1956, somewhere in the mountains of West Virginia, Hellboy encounters Tom, a man who in his youth sold his soul to a backwoods demon known as the Crooked Man. Together they travel back into the dark heart of the Appalachian mountains to confront that demon and see if Tom’s soul can’t be saved. The three-issue series reunites Mignola and legendary horror artist Richard Corben (The Bodyssey, Banner, Punisher: The End, Hellboy: Makoma) in a tale of witchcraft rooted in Appalachian folklore. CELEBRATE HELLBOY DAY 2008 In anticipation of Hellboy II: The Golden Army opening in theaters July 11th, Dark Horse is cooking up a buffet of support for Hellboy retail. Through these delicious offerings, retailers will have the chance to receive support materials, bonus items, additional sale points, and specially signed items by Mike Minogla himself. PAPRIKA CHICKEN (LEVEL 3) $250.00 Includes promotional package*, two PVC sets, two copies of The Art of Hellboy, and a 15% discount on the reorder of any in-stock B.P.R.D. trade paperbacks. The top fifty order accounts from this level will receive a special limited-edition, signed print. PANCAKES (LEVEL 2) $125.00 Includes promotional package*, one PVC set, one copy of The Art of Hellboy, and a 10% discount on the reorder of any in-stock B.P.R.D. trade paperbacks. HOT NOODLES (LEVEL 1) $65.00 Includes promotional package* and a 5% discount on the reorder of any in-stock B.P.R.D. trade paperbacks. Ten retailers from Levels 1 and 2 will be chosen at random to receive a special limited edition, signed print by Mike Mingola. *Promotional package includes copies of the Dark Horse FCBD 08 comic with a new custom Hellboy Day 08 cover, posters, and bookmarks. Qualifying order titles include: HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION NOV030025 $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 2: WAKE THE DEVIL NOV030026 $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 3: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS NOV030027 $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 4: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM NOV030028 $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 5: CONQUEROR WORM NOV030029 $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 6: STRANGE PLACES JAN060079 $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 7: THE TROLL WITCH AND OTHERS JUN070019 $17.95 While all qualifying accounts will receive posters, comics, and bookmarks, individual quantities will be based on participation levels. Retailers can qualify for one of the following by placing orders for any quantity of Hellboy volumes 1 through 7, so long as their end net order equals or exceeds the tier level. Retailers will qualify for only their highest tier. Qualifying orders and additional sale discounts must be entered using the May 08 Previews order form. ************************************************************************ AVAILABLE NOW HELLBOY II: ART OF THE MOVIE Guillermo del Toro (W), Mike Mignola (W), Sergio Sandoval (A), and Francisco Ruiz Velasco (A) FC, 224 pages $24.95 TPB, 8 1/2" x 11" The anticipation is ratcheting up for one of this summer’s biggest action-adventure events, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, and Dark Horse is taking you behind the scenes! As we delved into the original box-office hit, this 224-page tome likewise presents the most extensive look into the film’s evolution, from early concept art and diary sketches to photos of the final props, sets, and filming. A unique look at filmmaking and the art of graphic novels. Guillermo del Toro and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola once again bring their world-renowned talents to bear on a brand-new chapter in Hellboy’s history—a visual feast only they could produce. Get your sneak peek well before the celluloid hits the screen! HELLBOY: THE GOLDEN ARMY NOVEL Robert Greenberger (W) SC, 240 pages $6.99 Novel, 4 3/16" x 6 3/4" After an ancient truce existing between humankind and the invisible realm of the fantastic is broken, hell on earth is ready to erupt. A ruthless leader who treads the world above and the one below defies his bloodline and awakens an unstoppable army of creatures. Now, it’s up to the planet’s toughest, roughest superhero to battle the merciless dictator and his marauders. He may be red. He may be horned. He may be misunderstood. But when you need the job done right, it’s time to call Hellboy. Along with his expanding team in the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense—pyrotechnic girlfriend Liz Sherman, aquatic empath Abe Sapien, and protoplasmic mystic Johann—the B.P.R.D. will travel between the surface strata and the unseen magical one, where creatures of fantasy become corporeal. And Hellboy, a creature of two worlds, who’s accepted by neither, must choose between the life he knows and an unknown destiny that beckons him. B.P.R.D.: THE WARNING #1 (OF 5) Mike Mignola (W/Cover), John Arcudi (W), Guy Davis (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Kevin Nowlan (I) On sale July 9 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries The team rushes to track down the mysterious gentleman who’s been appearing in Liz’s visions, as a slew of old enemies—from frog creatures, to the Black Flame, to the last remnants of Hyperborea—menace the Bureau from all sides in a catastrophic escalation to Armageddon. Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi and drawn by Guy Davis, this series immediately follows the events of B.P.R.D.: The Killing Ground. ALSO AVAILABLE B.P.R.D. VOLUME 1: HOLLOW EARTH AND OTHER STORIES MAY040024 $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOLUME 2: THE SOUL OF VENICE AND OTHER STORIES MAY045376 $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOLUME 3: PLAGUE OF FROGS OCT040022 $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOLUME 4: THE DEAD JUN050015 $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOLUME 5: THE BLACK FLAME APR060031 $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOLUME 6: THE UNIVERSAL MACHINE SEP060024 $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOLUME 7: GARDEN OF SOULS SEP070080 $17.95 ************************************************************************ THE GOON #26 Eric Powell (W/A) and Dave Stewart (C) On sale July 9 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing Buzzard must exploit an inside source to discover what the thing is that calls itself Labrazio, and determine if they’ve any hope of defeating it as the tension between the Goon and Labrazio gangs erupts into an all out war. Eric Powell’s critically acclaimed series The Goon continues, with Dave Stewart on colors. Issue #26 will feature a top-secret alternate cover by Eric Powell. Order both! PIGEONS FROM HELL #4 (OF 4) Joe R. Lansdale (W), Nathan Fox (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale July 30 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Shaken by strange old Alcebee's mysterious portents and horrifying stories, Claire and Janet return to the crumbling Blassenville Mansion anyway, to confront the hideous thing that drove them out and possibly killed their friends—and to find a way to put an end to the curse that hangs over the estate. When Griswell left the Blassenville Mansion those many years ago, he couldn't have imagined the horrors that would eclipse the ones he saw then—but there's far more to fear in the darkness of this twisted old house than ominous, shape-shifting shadows and zombies! CONAN VOLUME 6: THE HAND OF NERGAL Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P), J.D. Mettler (C), José Villarrubia (C) On sale Sept. 24 FC, 152 pages $24.95 HC, 7" x 10" A mysterious curse lingers, following Conan as he attempts to return to his homeland, and a great darkness looms ahead in the doomed city of Yaralet. This latest collection in Dark Horse’s smart, innovative Conan series finds the cunning Cimmerian chased by both unfinished business from his past and a strange novice magician who seeks to deliver a dire warning to the wandering barbarian. A great evil from Conan’s past moves ever closer while unfathomable terrors awaken and come into view. Conan is, of course, eager to meet both head on! THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN VOLUME 4 Roy Thomas (W) and Various (A) On sale Sept. 24 b&w, 500 pages $19.95 TPB, 7" x 10" Editing and charting Conan’s course in the influential Savage Sword of Conan magazine, Roy Thomas led a phenomenal assemblage of talented illustrators boldly through the end of the seventies and into the eighties, unfettered by page counts and the limiting thumb of the Comics Code. Thomas scripted the continuing adventures of Conan, drawing from Robert E. Howard’s original tales—along with other Conan adventures—and working with such esteemed artists as John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Ernie Colon, Klaus Janson, and the amazing Gil Kane! The Savage Sword of Conan brought the world thrilling adaptations of “Sons of the White Wolf,” “The Legions of the Dead,” and “The Treasure of Tranicos.” The real treasure in this massive tome, however, is the sprawling, ambitious adaptation of the Conan the Buccaneer novel by the powerhouse team of Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Tony DeZuniga! This volume is sure to deliver brutal barbarian violence as well as horrific, chilling surprises. This volume collects Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian issues 37 to 48. CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #1 Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P), Richard Corben (P/I), José Villarubia (C), Joe Kubert (Cover), and Frank Cho (Cover) On sale July 16 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing As hard as it’s been for Conan to return to Cimmeria, things aren’t getting any easier as he nears his goal, and he quickly runs afoul of raiders on the Cimmerian borderlands. One stranger welcomes Conan home with a crack to the head, and another begins to weave a tale about Conan’s grandfather—another Cimmerian who was filled with wanderlust. Conan the Cimmerian continues Dark Horse Comics’ modern revitalization of Robert E. Howard’s most beloved character. This is a great jumping-on point for new readers—and our first look at the creative muscle that will fuel Conan’s adventures throughout 2008! BARB WIRE OMNIBUS John Arcudi (W), Chris Warner (W/A/Cover), Dan Lawlis (A), Mike Manley (A), Ian Akin (A), and Tim Bradstreet (A) On sale Sept. 10 FC, 320 pages $24.95 TPB, 6" x 9" Steel Harbor is a hell of a town, with the emphasis on hell, an urban wasteland of shuttered factories, decaying neighborhoods, and broken dreams. Crime and street violence are the soup of the day every day, but if you’re a bounty hunter, every day in “Metal City” can be Christmas—assuming you survive, since the worst of the Harbor’s most wanted can fly, summon up tornadoes, or tear cars in half with their bare hands. But a skip’s a skip, and manhunter Barb Wire is the best tracker in the business, and no super-gangster is too tough—as long as there’s a fat price on his, her, or its head. Beautiful as she is lethal, Barb Wire really puts the “drop dead” in drop-dead gorgeous. Her boots may be made for walking, but they kick butt real pretty too. Barb Wire Omnibus collects all the original Dark Horse Barb Wire tales, including the never-before-collected Ace of Spades series. NEMESIS ARCHIVES VOLUME ONE Richard E. Hughes (W), Pete Costanza (A), Chic Stone (A), Kurt Schaffenberger (A), and Scott Shaw (Introduction) On sale Sept. 24 FC, 264 pages $59.95 HC, 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" Steve Flint was a crusading private detective—no crime was too small or too big for him to take on, and the criminal underworld quaked in fear at the very mention of his name. But when FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover asked Flint to investigate the Mafia’s connections to sabotage in the race to the moon the crusading detective took on more than he expected and was murdered by the mob. For most men the story would end there . . . but Steve Flint is sent back from the great Unknown as a spirit empowered by the Grim Reaper, charged with capturing his killers and striking a blow for justice as the ghostly hero Nemesis! GROO: HELL ON EARTH Mark Evanier (W) and Sergio Aragonés (A) On sale Sept. 17 FC, 112 pages $17.95 TPB, 7" x 10" Groo is BACK! And, oddly enough, that might not be the biggest disaster looming over the planet. It seems that things are getting hotter everywhere . . . that is, in those places where it isn’t getting colder than ever before! The usual suspects—Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier—once again join forces to bring you a sidesplitting tale of the world’s stupidest barbarian. Unfortunately, there might not be much world left by the end of their story! USAGI YOJIMBO #113 Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale July 23 b&w, 24 pages $2.99 Ongoing The rabbit ronin Usagi and his bounty-hunting friend Gen pursue a dangerous criminal only to find themselves at odds with their sometimes-ally Stray Dog! After missing out on the reward for the rogue swordswoman Inazuma, Gen coerces the reluctant Usagi to join him in pursuit of another outlaw. Little do they know that Stray Dog is after the same bounty and determined to get it. One person knows where the outlaw is, and he’s willing to tell, but for a price! Aware he has landed himself in a profitable situation, this scheming individual plays Gen and Stray Dog off each other—leaving Usagi caught in the middle! THE HELM #1 (OF 4) Jim Hardison (W), Bart Sears (P), and Randy Elliott (I) On sale July 16 FC, 32 pages $3.50 Miniseries What if you had a magical superpower and it hated your guts? Matt Blurdy’s day has gone from crap to worse. Not only did his girlfriend break his heart at work—and in front of all of the video-store patrons—but he just got fired. All that’s left to do is minibike his sorry, thirty-year-old (and freshly unemployed!) butt back home to his mom’s basement and drown his sorrows in a bucket of extra crispy chicken while contemplating where his life went wrong. On the way home, Matt decides to quiet his aching heart with a brief detour to a garage sale. When an ancient-looking helmet calls to him as “the Chosen One,” exhorting him to don the mantle of the “Valhalladrim,” Matt touches it with trembling fingers—and is jolted by raw magical power. Holy crap! Is he going to be a superhero? Is this why he always felt special even when everyone else thought he was a loser? Then the helm gets a sense of whom it’s dealing with. Suddenly, it changes its tune: “I was mistaken. You are not the chosen one. Good day.” But for once in his life, Matt’s not taking no for an answer. Not today. INDIANA JONES AND THE TOMB OF THE GODS #2 (OF 4) Rob Williams (W), Steve Scott (P), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Tony Harris (Cover) On July 30 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Miniseries Indiana Jones continues to uncover clues that point to a discovery unlike any other while his enemies attempt to silence him forever in part two of Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods! For Dr. Henry Jones Jr., impossible odds and death-defying escapes are all in a day’s work, but when rumors of an ancient artifact of unthinkable power prove to be more than simply legend, Hitler’s legions of evil redouble their efforts to destroy the do-good Professor Jones before he foils their ambitions for global domination once again! FEAR AGENT #23: I AGAINST I PART 2 (OF 6) Rick Remender (W), Tony Moore (A/Cover), and Lee Loughridge (C) On sale July 30 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing Shot in the back and lost on a barren desert world, Heath Huston is on the lam, pursued by a pack of killers. Rescued and brought in by a local mining camp, Heath must choose between protecting his new benefactors from a vicious tyrant and the last chance to return to his life on Earth. ALSO AVAILABLE FEAR AGENT VOLUME 1: RE-IGNITION by Rick Remender and Tony Moore SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC060039) . . . $14.95 FEAR AGENT VOLUME 2: MY WAR by Rick Remender and Jerome Opeña SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN070079) . . . $14.95 FEAR AGENT VOLUME 3: THE LAST GOODBYE by Rick Remender and Tony Moore SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT070012) . . . $13.95 TALES OF THE FEAR AGENT by Rick Remender and various SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN080064) . . . $14.95 ************************************************************************ TUROK: SON OF STONE Tad Stones (W) On sale Sept. 24 FC, 88 pages $14.95 TPB, 5" x 7" Prepare for a bloody and action-packed re-imagining of this classic character. Turok: Son of Stone is based on the new blockbuster DVD of the same name, using actual footage from the animated feature! After a warring tribe falls upon his people, an exiled Turok has to return to save the day. Armed with an enchanted tomahawk, he heads into battle, but the opposition has special weapons of their own; muskets! When Turok is forced to retreat into a mysterious cave he is sent to a lost land filled with dinosaurs! Now in a savage realm with danger behind every corner, Turok will have to unleash the rage within him if he is to ever see his people again. THE NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE Jesse Reklaw (W/A) On sale Sept. 24 b&w, 256 pages $15.95 HC, 5 3/8" x 8 3/8" Cartoonist Jesse Reklaw turns the dreams of strangers into the most insightful, humorous, and clever four-panel comic strips you have ever read in The Night of Your Life. This hardcover volume captures the sublime pleasure of tumbling through the freewheeling narrative of our sleeping lives. Each strip is an adaptation of the many dreams submitted to Reklaw from all over the world, every one a unique and compelling journey into a landscape to which we all travel but each explore alone. Sometimes playful, sometimes thought-provoking, but always entertaining, The Night of Your Life is a testament to the ability of comics to illuminate the corridors of the imagination with wit, sincerity, and joy. MYSPACE DARK HORSE PRESENTS VOLUME 1 Joss Whedon (W), Gerard Way (W), Mike Mignola (W), Steve Niles (W), Gilbert Hernandez (W), Ron Marz (W), John Arcudi (W), Bob Fingerman (W/A), Fillbäch Bros (W/A), Gabriel Bá (A), Fábio Moon (A), Guy Davis (A), and Herb Trimpe (A) On sale Sept. 17 FC, 176 pages $19.95 TPB, 7" x 10" The first six issues of MySpace Dark Horse Presents includes Joss Whedon’s complete rock’n’roll saga Sugarshock!, a fun-filled story about a quirky girl named Dandelion, and her love of music (and hatred of Vikings); Mike Mignola’s haunting holiday tale, lushly illustrated by Guy Davis, “The Christmas Spirit”; a lost Umbrella Academy chapter written by Gerard Way about our favorite curmudgeon, The Kraken; and a four-part story dedicated to Eric Powell’s The Goon. This volume also includes a wide range of established comics talent, and stories from newcomers who saw their professional debut in MySpace Dark Horse Presents.   ACHEWOOD: THE GREAT OUTDOOR FIGHT Chris Onstad (W/A) On sale Sept. 10 b&w w/FC, 96 pages $14.95 HC, 9 1/2" x 7 3/4 Since 2001, cult comic favorite Achewood has built a six-figure international following. Intelligent, hilarious, and adult but not filthy, it’s the strip you’ll wish you’d discovered as an underappreciated fifteen-year-old. Dark Horse presents the hardbound edition of Achewood’s The Great Outdoor Fight, the story of “Three Days, Three Acres, Three Thousand Men.” NOTHING NICE TO SAY Mitch Clem (W/A) On sale Sept. 10 b&w, 128 pages $9.95 TPB, 7" x 7" Punk-rock culture has a rich, longstanding tradition of anger, nihilism, and good old-fashioned suburban teenage angst, and no one is more headstrong and humorless about punk rock than the punks themselves. Enter Nothing Nice to Say. Mitch Clem’s Nothing Nice to Say leaves no mohawked, leather-jacket-clad stone unturned in its mission to expose the awesomeness and the absurdity of punk culture.  Sometimes esoteric and always hilarious, Nothing Nice is so punk you’ll think the book was bound with safety pins. THE PERRY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP ALMANACK Nicholas Gurewitch (W/A) On sale Sept. 3 FC, 272 pages $24.95 HC, 11" x 8 1/2" This 272-page follow-up to the immensely popular and soon-to-be-out-of-print collection The Trial of Colonel Sweeto and Other Stories will collect the entirety of Gurewitch’s weekly newspaper print run. Also features bonus “lost” strips, sketches, and an interview by Wondermark’s David Malki. STAR WARS LEGACY #26 John Ostrander (W), Jan Duursema (P), Dan Parsons (I), Brad Anderson (C), and Omar Francia (Cover) On sale July 23 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing The Galaxy is in shreds from Darth Krayt’s lesson in obedience. Cade Skywalker has resolved that this Sith Emperor must be stopped, not only to free himself and his friends from being hunted—but to save the Galaxy from further punishment. And he can’t do it alone! Cade travels to a “secret” Jedi Temple to acquire help from additional Jedi, but his arrival may bring other dangers that do not originate with Darth Krayt . . . This is the future of Star Wars, the continuation of the story that started in the original trilogy, and none of it has been seen before. STAR WARS: REBELLION #15—VECTOR PART 7 (OF 12) Rob Williams (W), Dustin Weaver (A), Wil Glass (C), and Travis Charest (Cover) On sale July 30 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing The biggest Star Wars event of 2008 has reached the Rebellion era. Now, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Chewie will have to deal with “Vector” as it crosses their paths and changes the galaxy! It has been twenty years since Darth Vader’s encounter with the power of the Muur Talisman. As the power of the Rebellion grows, Vader’s thoughts turn to the ancient Sith relic: though he was unable to harness its power, might it be used as a weapon against the enemies of the Empire? STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #31—TURNABOUT John Jackson Miller (W), Alan Robinson (A), and Michael Atiyeh (C/Cover) On sale July 23 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing Zayne Carrick, a fugitive Padawan accused of the murder of his fellow students, is on his way to the authorities in hope of clearing his name, shedding light on the Jedi Masters who framed him, and revealing the covert order to which they belong. But reaching the right people without facing off against his former masters is proving to be more difficult than Zayne imagined! Success is going to require help from every true friend Zayne has garnered in his long quest for justice. STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC VOLUME 4—DAZE OF HATE, KNIGHTS OF SUFFERING John Jackson Miller (W), Bong Dazo (P), Dustin Weaver (P), Dan Parsons (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), Colin Wilson (Cover) On sale Sept. 17 FC, 144 pages $18.95 TPB, 7" x 10" Zayne Carrick joins forces with the same Masters who murdered his fellow Padawan in a desperate attempt to save the galaxy from the Mandalorians! Arkanian Lord Adasca holds the Republic and the Mandalorians hostage, offering a weapon of unrivaled power to the highest bidder, and not even Zayne and his former Master Lucien Draay can stop Adasca from unleashing unthinkable devastation in pursuit of profit. Then, back on Taris, Zayne finds himself allied with Master Raana Tey in a mission against the marauding Mandalorians—but Tey may be more interested in destroying Zayne than she is in saving the planet! ASTRO BOY 1 & 2 Osamu Tezuka (W/A) On sale Sept. 10 b&w, 424 pages $14.95 TPB, 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" Dark Horse proudly presents one of the crown jewels of manga—Astro Boy! Created by the late Osamu Tezuka, a revered animator and cartoonist (who created over 150,000 pages of comics in his career!) considered the Walt Disney of Japan, Astro Boy was the first manga series to be adapted to animation and became a worldwide phenomenon, making Astro Boy the Mickey Mouse of anime—a jet-powered, super-strong, evil-robot-bashing, alien-invasion-smashing Mickey Mouse, that is! Exciting, whimsical, and touching, Astro Boy hearkens back to the classic era of comics and animation, featuring stories that readers young and old will enjoy. This special edition combines the first two volumes of the collected Astro Boy, featuring over 400 story pages in one value-priced collection! BERSERK VOLUME 25 Kentaro Miura (W/A) On sale Sept. 24 b&w, 208 pages $13.95 TPB, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4" Guts the Black Swordsman just can’t seem to find a little peace. On his way to the idyllic tranquility of his miniature pal Puck’s homeland of Elfhelm, Guts and his companions, at the behest of a local witch, assist a village beset by a plague of hideous and deadly trolls. Assisted by the witch’s disciple, Schierke, the warrior band manages to turn the tide against the beasts, but when a monstrous ogre hits town, a tide of another kind is needed, a mystic flood to wash the town clean. But when Casca and Farnese are carried away by the flood, they become prisoners in the trolls, den, where a fate far worse than any imaginable death awaits! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. GANTZ VOLUME 2 Oku Hiroya (W/A) On sale Sept. 24 b&w, 224 pages $12.95 TPB, 5 1/8" x 7 1/16" “Your lives are over. What you do with your new lives is up to me!” This was the warning given to a diverse group of citizens that were teleported to an inescapable condo by an ominous black orb calling itself Gantz. Join best friends Kei and Masaru, the sultry Kishimoto, a stray dog, and the rest of the group as they are unleashed on the streets of Tokyo to face a terrifying onion alien! Will the weapons and strange suits given to them by Gantz prove to be a lifesaver or a death sentence? Now the group has to fight for their lives, even though they are all already dead. • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. THE KUROSAGI CORPSE DELIVERY SERVICE VOLUME 7 Eiji Otsuka (W) and Housui Yamazaki (A) On sale Sept. 3 b&w, 216 pages $10.95 TPB, 5" x 7" Collecting can take over a fan’s life . . . but what if it takes over their death as well? Zombie robot otaku and plastic-surgery disasters are only the latest faces of horror as Kurosagi continues its eternal struggle to turn corpses into cash! Yet with Kuro trapped in a coma and seeing visions of the dark forces battling over him, it’s up to the rest of the gang to survive the grotesque schemes of the Shirosagi pair . . . as dead flesh reaches for the living! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. PATH OF THE ASSASSIN VOLUME 13: HATEFUL BURDEN Kazuo Koike (W) and Goseki Kojima (A) On sale Sept. 17 b&w, 304 pages $9.95 TPB, 4 1/8" x 6" In the politics, struggles, and battles that lead to the birth of a nation, sometimes even good people must die at the hands of allies. And now it’s down to only a few warlords of Edo-era Japan. History already tells the story of the victor, but the real guts of Path of the Assassin lie in the characters behind the scenes—the ninja warriors doing the dirty work. Theirs is a story of families and war and intrigue, only far more mysterious and untold. • Volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. MPD-PSYCHO VOLUME 6 Eiji Otsuka (W) and Sho-u Tajima (A) On sale Sept. 3 b&w, 184 pages $10.95 TPB, 5" x 7" Several months after surviving the “Ghost Condo Massacre,” our favorite multiple personality detective—the man we’ve known as Kazuhiko Amamiya—has been missing, possibly under the control of his unhinged, murderous Shinji Nishizono personality. While faithfully waiting for Amamiya to return, Machi Isono is invited to witness an unusual presentation hosted by Japan’s Minister of Justice, who then threatens to shut down Machi’s Criminal Research Lab. While Machi finds herself getting closer and closer to the heart of the Gakuso Society, Detective Sasayama’s career is in trouble. Miwa, Machi’s younger sister, bumps into the downtrodden, bumbling Sasayama right after having eye surgery she takes him shopping, and a strange relationship begins to form. • Comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. ALSO AVAILABLE MPD-PSYCHO by Eiji Otsuka & and Sho-u Tajima VOLUME 1 SC, 184pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (FEB070093) . . . $10.95 VOLUME 2 SC, 184pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (MAY070052) . . . $10.95 VOLUME 3 SC, 184pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (AUG070157) . . . $10.95 ************************************************************************ BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER “CONVERSATIONS WITH DEAD PEOPLE” BOARD On sale Sept 24 17 5/8" x 12" board with pressed board planchette, includes an instruction sheet featuring all-new comic panels $29.99 What is more conducive to speaking to the spirits than a game board based on the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer? In the tradition of the Sunnydale Hellmouth, through which countless entities gained entry, let voices from the other side move the planchette along the board, choosing letters and numbers to answer your queries. Follow in the footsteps of Willow and hone your witchy skills, learning to communicate with the beyond!* *Game board for entertainment purposes only. HELLBOY MEN’S STYLE T-SHIRTS On sale June 18 It’s time to introduce some new t-shirts to the Hellboy fans of the world. Mike Mignola has graciously created four new designs and they are impressive! In typical Mignola fashion, these designs are bold, moody, dramatic, and striking. Each one is unique, so you’ll have to collect all four! HELLBOY VS. OCTOPUS TAN SHIRT M-XXL $29.99 LOBSTER JOHNSON LOGO BLACK SHIRT M-XXL $29.99 “SON OF A...” BLACK SHIRT M-XXL $29.99 LOGO WITH BONES BLACK SHIRT M-XXL $29.99 MINDSTYLE On sale July 30 Dark Horse is proud to bring you another offering from Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal series in the form of the castle environment as produced by MINDstyle. From The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, a classic Shaw Brothers Studio martial-arts film from Hong Kong, come the first two figures in a series of minutely detailed 12" tall articulated figures by MINDstyle. The 36th Chamber of Shaolin is considered by many to be a seminal work in the genre, widely regarded as “one of the greatest martial-arts films of all time.” The main character, San Te, played by Gordon Liu, is an historical figure from the Manchu dynasty. JIM HENSON’S THE DARK CRYSTAL CASTLE STATUE Approx. 17" tall, base is approx. 9" wide Limited-edition statue $274.99 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN 12" FIGURE - GORDON LIU 12" tall articulated figure Limited-edition $139.99 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN 12" FIGURE - LO LIEH 12" tall articulated figure Limited-edition $139.99 REELART STUDIOS: YANKEE GIRL On sale July 30 7" wide x 11.5" tall Limited-edition statue $135.00 ReelArt Studios presents the long-awaited AC Comics’ Yankee Girl statue. “Karma Madre Tolon”—with those magic words, Lauren Mason becomes Yankee Girl, the Golden Age heroine suspended in time to fight crime anew in the new millennium. Yankee Girl is one of AC Comics, most enduring and endearing heroines and the Black-penciled and Heike-inked art comes to life as sculpted and painted by Joy and Tom Studios. A perfect compliment to ReelArt Studios’ sold out Blue Bulleteer, Yankee Girl is strictly limited, stands on an art deco base and comes with a certificate of authenticity. ALSO AVAILABLE FRAZETTA MOON MAID STATUE SEP070107 $175.00 FRAZETTA SNOW GIANTS STATUE AUG060066 $350.00 PAQUET’S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES BRIDE BUST JAN080103 $69.00 PAQUET’S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES MONSTER BUST JAN080102 $69.00 THE SPIDER STATUE DEC070075 $150.00 ************************************************************************ VAMPIRE HUNTER D BUST On sale Nov 19 8.5" tall Packaged in a deluxe full color box $74.99 Based on the character by Japanese author Hideyuki Kikuchi and visualized in the revered illustrations of Yoshitaka Amano, this original bust of Vampire Hunter D captures the beauty, grace, and cloaked mystery of the futuristic avenger. Possibly immortal, his origin uncertain but twined between vampire and human, he protects his pale skin with flowing hair, cloak, and a distinctive wide-brimmed hat. Sculptor Tim Bruckner has put much effort into getting this piece just right. As you can see, the time was well spent! He said that bringing Amano’s art forward in three dimensions was “the assignment of a lifetime.” ALSO AVAILABLE VAMPIRE HUNTER D by Hideyuki Kikuchi and Yoshitaka Amano VOLUME 5 SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (JUN060028) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 6 SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (AUG060048) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 7 SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (DEC060051) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 8 SC, 224pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (APR070037) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 9 SC, 224pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (JUL070059) . . . $8.95 ************************************************************************ THE SPIRIT On sale Sept 17 THE CLASSIC THE SPIRIT PVC SET – WITH BONUS FIGURE! 3 figures plus special fourth bonus figure Approx. 4.5" tall $24.99 CLASSIC THE SPIRIT SCULPTED MAGNET Approx. 3" tall x 2.25" wide $7.99 The PVC set features three characters: The Spirit, crusty old Commissioner Dolan, and sultry siren Sand Saref. Sculpted by Tony Cipriano, of course! Tony has really “nailed” Will Eisner’s style in interpreting it as 3-D, and the result is a set of figures that any true Spirit fan will embrace. But that’s not all! We have created a fourth figure from the classic comics, and are including it as part of the set in specially designed packaging. Who will it be? Joining the PVC set in our growing classic Spirit line is a sculptural refrigerator magnet. Crafted by Gentle Giant Studios, this fun item will liven up any collector’s refrigerator or bookshelf. Inspired by an unpublished Will Eisner sketch, the image is a nifty throwback to the good old days. The Spirit feature film is due out January 2009, directed by Frank Miller! GACHA! DARK HORSE RELAUNCHES GACHA! More options. More assortments. More Gacha! GACHA - $699 Includes eight 100-count bags of capsules per your selection. GACHA JR. - $399 Includes four 100-count bags of capsules per your selection. GACHA! NEW THIS MONTH: DISNEY PEEK-A-POOH #1 SPECIAL EDITION DISNEY PEEK-A-POOH #2 SPECIAL EDITION HELLO KITTY MINI NOTEBOOK CHARMS TRANSFORMERS SCREEN CLEANER CHARMS Check out the Dark Horse section of www.previewsworld.com for more information, product shots, and Gacha capsule resources. DC COMICS Special Events TRINITY #5-9 Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Covers on issues #5-6 by Carlos Pacheco; covers on issues #7-9 by Andy Kubert In month two of TRINITY, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman — alongside their Justice League teammates — cross paths with the mysterious Konvikt and learn more about their fated connection within the DC Universe! This month’s co-features focus on Hawkman, Gangbuster, John Stewart and the intriguing new psychic known as Tarot! Issue #5 on sale July 2; issue #6 on sale July 9; issue #7 on sale July 16; issue #8 on sale July 23; issue #9 on sale 30 • Each 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US FINAL CRISIS #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art and covers by J.G. Jones Batman missing in action! Superman immobilized! Green Lantern on trial for his life! A shadow is falling across Earth’s super heroes — and now it’s Wonder Woman’s turn to face the Evil Gods! What bizarre warning from beyond awaits Frankenstein, The Question and the agents of S.H.A.D.E. in the shadows of the Dark Side Club? What grim fate lies in store for The Human Flame? What happens when the Anti-Life Equation hits the internet? Can the Fastest Men Alive outrun The Black Racer — Death himself? And who are the Justifiers? The answers are all here as the unstoppable rise of evil continues in FINAL CRISIS #3 by Grant Morrison and J.G. Jones. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by J.G. Jones that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 30 • 3 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US FINAL CRISIS: REQUIEM #1 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy Covers by J.G. Jones and Doug Mahnke A very special FINAL CRISIS one-shot honoring the passing of a great hero who’s been a staple in the DC Universe for years. All that remains is one final memory that the League experiences together as they must fulfill his last wishes or die trying! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers (one by J.G. Jones and one by Doug Mahnke) that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US FINAL CRISIS: ROGUES’ REVENGE #1 Written by Geoff Johns Art and covers by Scott Kolins The critically-acclaimed FLASH team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Scott Kolins reunites for a tale of villainy and twisted justice tying in to FINAL CRISIS! Captain Cold and the Rogues were accessories to the murder of Bart Allen. They’ve become what they never set out to be – wanted! Wanted by the good guys, by former Rogue Pied Piper, and by the Secret Society of Super-Villains. But just as they try to disappear underground, good, old-fashioned revenge yanks them back. And where is the Flash during all of this? It’s a Crisis — take a guess. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Scott Kolins that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 16 • 1 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US AMBUSH BUG: YEAR NONE #1 Written by Keith Giffen & Robert Loren Fleming Art by Giffen & Al Milgrom Cover by J.H. Williams III Variant cover by Giffen The wait is over — everyone's favorite Bug is back, courtesy of the original AMBUSH BUG team of Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming! Cities will be destroyed! Cats and dogs will live in sin! Every unanswered question of the DC Universe will be answered! Live heroes will die and dead heroes will live! Okay, none of that actually happens, but join us anyway for this totally irreverent romp through the DC Universe as only Ambush Bug could give you! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by J.H. Williams), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Keith Giffen). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 23 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US HUNTRESS: YEAR ONE #5-6 Written by Ivory Madison Art by Cliff Richards & Norm Rapmund Covers by Matthew Clark Driven to uncover a mob conspiracy in Gotham, Huntress runs afoul of Batman — and teaming up with Catwoman doesn’t score her any points with him, either! Then, in the miniseries’ finale, the gripping origin story concludes! Huntress tackles a deadly plot to blow up Gotham City and forces a fateful rematch with her family’s killer! Issue #5 on sale July 9; issue #6 on sale July 30 5 and 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US REIGN IN HELL #1 Written by Keith Giffen Art by Tom Derenick & Bill Sienkiewicz Covers by Matthew Clark & Kevin Nowlan It’s all-out war for control of hell! This is the major event that changes the status quo for DC”s infernal realm as Lord Satanus sets out to dethrone Neron at all costs. As the battle begins, various parties are drafted into service — but will they choose to stand with the devil they know or a new and possibly worse evil? Friendships will be ruined, lives will be lost and allegiances will be forever changed. Plus, a backup story feature starring Dr. Occult, who receives a shocking visitation on the eve of the war in hell! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Matt Clark & Kevin Nowlan), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by the same art team). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. On sale July 30 • 1 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US • RESOLICITED RANN/THANAGAR: HOLY WAR #3 Written by Jim Starlin Art by Ron Lim & Rob Hunter Cover by Starlin & Hunter Adam Strange has a plan to snap the people of Rann out of their blind devotion of Lady Styx — but he better implement it fast, because an ancient evil force has been reawakened. Do our heroes stand a chance against the onslaught of Synnar? On sale July 2 • 3 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US TITANS #4 Written by Judd Winick Art by Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas Cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund The conclusion of the team’s first adventure features the return of their deadliest foe and the sacrifice of one of the Titans! Will the Sons of Trigon live up to their father’s expectations? On sale July 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC SPECIAL: RAVEN #5 Written by Marv Wolfman Art and cover by Damion Scott & Robert Campanella In the final issue of Raven’s solo adventure, the Medusa Mask grows more powerful. Can Raven save her schoolmates and herself as well? On sale July 2 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC SPECIAL: CYBORG #3 Written by Mark Sable Cover by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea Art by Carlos Magno & Jonathan Glapion Victor Stone thought he was the only man to deal with the power and pain that comes with the name Cyborg. Now, he's learned that someone long thought dead is using Vic's deadly technology to battle the Teen Titans. Can Vic stop this new enemy and learn the dark truth behind his foe's creation? On sale July 23 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #61 Written by Sean McKeever Art by Carlos Rodriguez Cover by Eddy Barrows & Ruy José Kid Devil's out to prove himself, but that won't stop the latest object of his contempt from getting in the way! In the tradition of Tango & Cash, Starsky & Hutch, and Turner & Hooch comes this instant buddy classic! You’ve already read “The Blue and The Gold” — Is the world ready for — “The Red and the Blue”? On sale July 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN #679 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea Cover by Alex Ross Variant cover by Daniel “Batman R.I.P.” — Part 4! Robin and Damian team up — yes, you read that right — to search for the missing Batman. Meanwhile, the Club of Villains — The Hunchback, Pierrot Lunaire, King Kraken, Charlie Caligula, Scorpiana and El Sombrero — rampage through Gotham City! This incredible fourth chapter of “Batman R.I.P.” ends with the surprising return of a character you never thought you’d see again! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN #678 Written by James Robinson Art by Renato Guedes & Jose Wilson Magalhaés Cover by Alex Ross James Robinson’s run on SUPERMAN continues as the battle for Metropolis between Superman and the long-vanished Atlas rages on. It's full-scale war, mano a mano, in the streets of the city. Plus: the secret of where Atlas has been and how he ended up in the modern age is revealed! And if that weren't enough, who is the shadowy figure pulling the titan's strings? On sale July 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TOR #3 Written by Joe Kubert Art and cover by Joe Kubert The epic journey of Tor continues, courtesy of legendary writer/artist Joe Kubert! Tor meets up with a strange — and beautiful — companion, and the two journey to the underworld to confront a group of mindless beasts. Will a horrible monster not only end the new friendship but Tor’s quest as well? On sale July 2 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TANGENT COMICS: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #5 Written by Dan Jurgens & Ron Marz Art by Jamal Igle & Robin Riggs Cover by Brad Walker & Livesay A hero falls! Now, the remaining forces for good from both the Tangent and DCU Earths are forced to go deeper underground. Also, the secret power behind the Tangent Superman’s throne is revealed! On sale July 16 • 5 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #3 Written by Bruce Jones Cover by Mark Schultz Art by Al Barrionuevo & Jimmy Palmiotti Akisha, the soldier from the future, reveals some details of her background — but she's still searching for answers to her present! Stranded with Enemy Ace and the others on a hostile island, will any of them live long enough to learn the truth about the war that time forgot? On sale July 2 • 3 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU: Batman THE JOKER’S ASYLUM THE JOKER’S ASYLUM: THE JOKER #1 Written by Arvid Nelson Art by Alex Sanchez Cover by Andy Kubert THE JOKER’S ASYLUM: PENGUIN #1 Written by Jason Aaron Art and cover by Jason Pearson THE JOKER’S ASYLUM: POISON IVY #1 Written by J.T. Krul Art and cover by Guillem March THE JOKER’S ASYLUM: SCARECROW #1 Written by Joe Harris Art and cover by Juan Doe THE JOKER’S ASYLUM: TWO-FACE #1 Written by David Hine Art and cover by Andy Clarke A cast of top creators lends their talents to THE JOKER’S ASYLUM — a special month-long, weekly series of one-shots starring the greatest villains in Batman’s rogues gallery. Each issue tells a special stand-alone story that gives readers an inside look into the insane lives of the Dark Knight’s greatest adversaries. And all the stories are narrated by the Asylum’s leading homicidal maniac — The Joker! THE JOKER on sale July 2 • PENGUIN on sale July 9 • POISON IVY on sale July 16 • SCARECROW on sale July 23 • TWO-FACE on sale July 30 • Each 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATGIRL #1 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Jim Calafiore & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Andy Clarke Fresh from appearances in BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS, the enigmatic Cassandra Cain stars in this six-issue miniseries written by Adam Beechen (COUNTDOWN, ROBIN) with pencils by Jim Calafiore (GOTHAM UNDERGROUND)! Now that Batgirl has finally gained Batman’s trust, it’s time to conquer her inner demons and prove herself to the rest of the world. This six-issue epic will take Cassandra on an intense, personal journey involving friends, family and foes! On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 6, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #846 Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen A “Batman: R.I.P.” issue — and part 1 of the 5-part story “The Return of Hush!” Readers who were surprised by Catwoman’s return last month haven’t see anything yet as Hush makes a dramatic return to the life of Batman. What will this mean for Bruce Wayne? This epic story kicks off the countdown to DETECTIVE #850! On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TWO-FACE YEAR ONE #1 Written by Mark Sable Art by Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Mark Chiarello In a time of corruption and greed, the only force keeping Gotham City from collapsing into utter chaos included Assistant District Attorney Harvey Dent, a cop named Jim Gordon, a vigilante known only as Batman — and a mysterious group of untouchable crimefighters working outside the law. Be here to witness the beginning of a legacy, when a meeting between Gotham’s Finest and Gotham’s Vilest spawn the protectors who will safeguard Gotham’s future, as well as the monster who will try to burn it to the ground. Don’t miss the start of this exciting 2-part miniseries featuring one of The Dark Knight’s most fearsome foes! On sale July 16 • 1 of 2, 48 pg, Prestige Format, FC, $5.99 US BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #3 Written by Steve Niles Art and cover by Kelley Jones The Dark Knight investigates the artifacts stolen by Scarecrow and Man-Bat, only to learn that they are for use in a black mass — yet neither criminal is versed in the dark arts. Plus, the monster known as Midnight strikes again, and Clayface has emerged anew, determined to return the citizens of Gotham to the Earth — by ingesting them! On sale July 23 • 3 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #19 Written by Fabian Nicieza Art and cover by Kevin Maguire Batgirl and Catwoman keep crossing paths and wrestling over a notebook stolen from Commissioner Gordon. But who's the mysterious third party involved? And where's he pointing that big gun? On sale July 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: DEATH MASK #4 Written by Yoshinori Natsume Art and cover by Yoshinori Natsume Acclaimed manga master Yoshinori Natsume (Togari) brings his unique take on the Dark Knight to a dramatic conclusion in this miniseries’ finale. Events come to a head as the Batman must defeat the Oni — but before he can confront it, he must first face his own troubled past. On sale July 30 • 4 of 4 • 48 pg, B&W, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #81 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes Catwoman’s on the run in Gotham City once more. Can she stay one step ahead of Batman while trying to turn the tables on the man who’s destroyed her life? On sale July 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • FINAL ISSUE NIGHTWING #146 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Don Kramer & Sandu Florea Cover by Andy Kubert Nightwing confronts Talia and the evil Doctor Creighton at a deserted castle on the banks of the Hudson River. Strange alliances are formed and new enemies are made as “Freefall” comes to its unbelievable and tragic conclusion. On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN #176 Written by Chuck Dixon Cover by Freddie E. Williams II Art by Chris Batista & Cam Smith A “Batman: R.I.P.” story! The shocking conclusion that will start of the rest of Tim Drake’s life — or is it the end? With Batman missing, Robin becomes the new Dark Knight. It’s Robin and Spoiler in an all-out brawl with Gotham City’s underworld — but with Batman’s trail growing cold, the end of this fight will decide the future of the Bat family! On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SIMON DARK #10 Written by Steve Niles & Scott Hampton Art and cover by Hampton The confrontation you've waited to see! It's Simon vs. the cult that holds Gotham City in its grip — and the astonishing revelation of the cult's true origin. Madness and monsters abound in this issue! On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU: Superman ACTION COMICS #867 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Cover by Frank In “Brainiac,” Part 2 of 4, Brainiac arrives in Earth’s orbit as the specter of death begins to close in on Superman. The Man of Steel has fought Brainiac many times before, but he's utterly unprepared for his old foe this time. And if that weren't enough, thousands of invader probes have been launched with the sole mission of destroying all technology on Earth! Dramatic changes are ahead for Superman, and it all starts with this attack! On sale July 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #50 Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson Art by Ed Benes Cover by Ethan Van Sciver Variant cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines Celebrate fifty blockbuster issues with this extra-sized extravaganza as we reveal the untold tale of Thomas Wayne’s meeting with Jor-El and how it shaped Gotham City’s future! You don’t dare miss this one! The past was just prologue for this latest adventure of the World’s Finest duo as an ancient Kryptonian artifact is uncovered, unleashing past and present dangers that may alter the duo’s future. Not even the guest-starring Titans will be able to save them! This issue also features a variant cover by the original SUPERMAN/BATMAN art team of Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 23 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US SUPERGIRL #31 Written by Kelley Puckett Art by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Cover by Stephane Roux Following her startling decision last issue, where does Supergirl go from here? Her relationship with Superman is shattered, and for the first time in her young life, Supergirl finds herself truly alone. But with a new day comes a new threat and a new ally — enter: Empress, last seen in YOUNG JUSTICE! On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC Universe BLUE BEETLE #29 Written by Matthew Sturges Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque New series writer Matthew Sturges (JACK OF FABLES, HOUSE OF MYSTERY) comes aboard to kick off “Boundaries,” with returning series artist Rafael Albuquerque! As Blue Beetle struggles to establish himself as the protector of El Paso and Cuidad Juarez, he finds himself thrown into the heart of the immigration struggle, made all the more complicated by the involvement of Intergang — and another, more mysterious, figure. Coming at you straight outta Texas, Sturges takes our hero into new territory as Beetle works out his responsibilities as both a hero in the DC Universe and a citizen of a border town. On sale July 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE ALL-NEW ATOM #25 Written by Rick Remender Art by Pat Olliffe & John Stanisci Cover by Ladrönn Out of place, out of time and out of hope, Ray Palmer and Ryan Choi face the Worm-Man from the sub-atomic prison world of Lady Chronos! Will Ryan make the ultimate sacrifice so Ray and the rest of Ivy Town can live to see another day? On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • FINAL ISSUE BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #9 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Julian Lopez & Bit Cover by Doug Braithwaite Metamorpho finally makes the trip back to Earth — only to be immediately arrested! And while Katana and Batgirl attempt to break Rex out of a Paris jail, they also manage to abduct a mysterious astronaut! Plus: don’t miss the return of the former Outsider called Looker! On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #120 Written by Tony Bedard Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Stephane Roux Oracle’s having a hard time explaining why she has moved so near Black Canary’s homebase — especially when the rest of the Birds find out that Barbara’s been employing a mysterious new operative: the enigmatic Infinity! On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #15 Written by Mark Waid Art and cover by Scott Kolins The siege of Nanda Parbat continues as Green Arrow and Deadman get some much-needed assistance from Nightwing and Hawkman! On sale July 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BOOSTER GOLD #1,000,000 Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund Meet the greatest time-traveling hero of the year 1,000,000 A.D. – PETER PLATINUM! Lost in time, Booster Gold is confronted by a hero a million times more self-involved than himself. But if Booster does find his way back to the present, Batman will be waiting for him. On sale July 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CHECKMATE #28 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Manuel Garcia Checkmate struggles to contain a growing environmental disaster, and the Black King faces upheaval in his own ranks over it — even as the King’s secret weapon, Chimera, is exposed to the memory of his previous life! On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE FLASH #242 Written by Tom Peyer Art and cover by Freddie E. Williams II The Flash takes the twins to Gorilla City on their first international mission, and the round-the-world trip becomes an adventure in itself! Plus, the upheavals at Keystone News result in a huge discovery — one that could blow the Wests’ cover for good! On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #10 Written by Judd Winick Art by Mike Norton & Wayne Faucher Cover by Cliff Chiang Speedy and the shady Dodger are up against the League of Assassins by themselves — until Batman joins in. And along the way, the Dark Knight lets them in on Ra's al Ghul's involvement in the assassination attempt on Connor Hawke! On sale July 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US INFINITY INC. #11 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Matt Camp Cover by Pete Woods To the world at large, he's Doctor Bud Fogel, outspoken critic of Infinity Inc. and anything connected with Lex Luthor’s Everyman Project. But Fogel also goes by a much deadlier name. The Infinity kids are desperate to learn his secret, but to do so they'll first be drawn into the dark net of the Dark Side Club! On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN #33 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Cover by Reis “GREEN LANTERN: SECRET ORIGIN” Part 5 of 6! Hal and Sinestro continue to battle Abin Sur’s killer, but will these two Green Lanterns become enemies before they become friends? And what strange secrets within Abin Sur’s power ring concern the massacre of Space Sector 666? On sale July 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #26 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Drew Geraci It’s the action-packed conclusion of “Ring Quest”! Kyle, Guy, Sodam Yat, Arisia, Soranik and other members of the Green Lantern Corps wage an all-out battle against Mongul and the mysterious Mother Mercy. On sale July 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JONAH HEX #33 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Darwyn Cooke A special issue drawn by Eisner Award-winning artist Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER, THE SPIRIT)! Jonah Hex travels to Canada on the trail of his latest bounty. But with the Mounties hot on his heels, this isn't going to be an easy job. On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #44 Written by Jim Shooter Art and cover by Francis Manapul & Livesay Variant cover by Neal Adams On planet Velmar V, the invincible Ikilles has already trashed Timber Wolf and Shadow Lass. Now, the Legion’s last hope is — Invisible Kid?! Meanwhile, while the rest of the weary, wounded Rimbor Team fights an army of heavily armed Science Police, Atom Girl squares off against the vicious Commodore. And on Earth the mysterious M’Rissey awes everyone with his unexpected power! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul & Livesay), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Neal Adams). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #23 Written by Dwayne McDuffie Art and cover by Ed Benes It’s all-out Amazon fury against Amazo! Wonder Woman is the last Leaguer standing against the souped-up android — and the prize is Red Tornado’s body! On sale July 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL #1 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Jerry Ordway Cover by Alex Ross “Welcome to Earth-2!” Power Girl has made a life for herself on our world, as a member and chairwoman of the Justice Society of America and as a hero in her own right. But she’s never stopped dreaming of one day returning to her Earth — the parallel world where the members of the Justice Society were the only heroes. Where her best friend was Helena Wayne, the daughter of Batman. And where evil was a little easier to fight…wasn’t it? As her greatest wish comes true, Power Girl’s about to find herself back on Earth-2, surrounded by friends she thought she’d lost forever. On sale July 30 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US MANHUNTER #32 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Michael Gaydos Cover by Liam Sharp Drawn deeper into the politics of a missing-persons mystery, Manhunter calls on local heroes — and even villains — to navigate the twilight world of the U.S.-Mexican border, invoking the wrath of Director Bones and the DEO! On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE SPIRIT #19 Written by Sergio Aragones & Mark Evanier Art and cover by Paul Smith Once again the Spirit finds a way to cheat death in Central City in his trademark two-fisted-yet-lighthearted fashion! On sale July 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #22 Written by Gail Simone Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan Cover by Lopresti “Ends of the Earth” Part 3 of 4! Trapped on a world where her powers have betrayed her and brutal combat rules the day, Wonder Woman struggles to survive long enough to complete her unholy quest. But will victory cost Wonder Woman her soul? Featuring the long-awaited return of some of the most savage characters in DCU history, not to mention all-out war between Diana’s Gorilla Knights and the Department of Metahuman Affairs! On sale July 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU: Hardcovers & Collections BATMAN: THE BLACK GLOVE HC Written by Grant Morrison Cover by Williams Art by J.H. Williams III, Tony Daniel & Jonathan Glapion Writer Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, FINAL CRISIS) brings Batman and a group of global heroes to a mysterious island to face a killer in this volume collecting BATMAN #667-669 and 672-675. Then, Batman relives a defining adventure in the life of young Bruce Wayne: the hunt for his parents’ killer. Advance-solicited; on September 3 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US ALL STAR SUPERMAN VOL. 1 TP Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely The amazing creative team of Grant Morrison (BATMAN) and Frank Quitely (WE3) create a new vision of the World's First Super-Hero! Now in trade paperback, this volume collects the first six issues of the acclaimed series and features Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Bizarro, and more! Advance-solicited; on August 20 • 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US SIMON DARK: WHAT SIMON DOES TP Written by Steve Niles Art and cover by Scott Hampton Acclaimed horror writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) teams with artist Scott Hampton in this title collecting issues #1-6 of the hot new series. Simon Dark is an urban legend — a modern-day Frankenstein monster. But is he enough to stop a vicious Gotham City serial killer? Advance-solicited; on August 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US ROBIN: YEAR ONE TP — NEW PRINTING Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Javier Pulido & Robert Campanella A new printing of the classic tale of young Dick Grayson’s baptism by fire as he dons the costume of Robin for the first time! Becoming a hero is anything but easy! Advance-solicited; on August 13 • 200 pg, FC, $14.99 US SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 5 TP Written by Jerry Siegel Cover by Joe Shuster Art by Joe Shuster, Wayne Boring, Jack Burnley and others The series collecting every adventure of Superman in chronological order continues with this new volume including stories from ACTION COMICS #32-36, SUPERMAN #8-9 and WORLD’S BEST COMICS #1 (1941)! In this volume, Superman faces the threat of the Krypto gun and meets Perry White for the first time. Advance-solicited; on August 13 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US SUPERGIRL: BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL TP Written by Kelly Puckett, Kurt Busiek, Geoff Johns & Fabian Nicieza Art by Drew Johnson, Renato Guedes, Ray Snyder and others Cover by Adam Kubert Supergirl’s life takes a turn for the worse in this volume collecting SUPERGIRL #23-27 and a story from ACTION COMICS #850. When Kara is confronted by a ghost from Krypton, what revelations from her past will come to light? Advance-solicited; on August 6 • 168 pg, FC, $17.99 U GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY: THE WEDDING ALBUM HC Written by Judd Winick Cover by Cliff Chiang Art by Cliff Chiang, Amanda Conner and André Coehlo Green Arrow and Black Canary are ready to exchange vows — but can they make it down the aisle alive? This new hardcover collects the GA/BC WEDDING SPECIAL and the first five issues of the happy couple’s hot new series, and guest-stars the Justice League of America. Advance-solicited; on September 24 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US WONDER WOMAN: THE CIRCLE HC Written by Gail Simone Art by Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Bernard Chang and Ron Randall Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson What is the deadly secret of the mysterious Circle? Wonder Woman will find out in this new hardcover collecting issues #14-19 of her hit series. Also in this volume, the reformed Secret Society of Super-Villains invades Paradise Island, led by Captain Nazi! Advance-solicited; on September 17 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US ABSOLUTE RONIN HC Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Frank Miller RONIN, the acclaimed epic by Frank Miller, visionary writer/artist of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, 300 and Sin City and director of the upcoming movie adaptation of The Spirit, is collected for the first time in hardcover in DC’s oversized, slipcased Absolute format! In this tale, the legendary warrior known only as the Ronin — a disgraced 13th century samurai, is given a second chance to avenge his master’s death and regain his honor. Reborn in a futuristic and corrupt 21st century New York City, the Ronin must defeat the reincarnation of his master’s killer, the ancient demon Agat. This breathtaking Absolute Edition includes rarely seen promotional art, fold-out pages and more special features. Advance-solicited; on sale September 24 • 328 pg, 8.25” x 12.5”, FC, $99.00 US SUPERMAN: KRYPTONITE HC Written by Darwyn Cooke Art and cover by Tim Sale The amazing story from SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #1-5 and 11 by Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER) and Tim Sale (BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, Heroes) is collected in hardcover. While Superman attempts to survive his first encounter with Kryptonite, will Lois Lane fall prey to a mysterious stranger? Advance-solicited; on September 10 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US THE SPIRIT VOL. 2 HC Written by Darwyn Cooke, Walter Simonson, Gail Simone, Jimmy Palmiotti and others Art by Darwyn Cooke, J. Bone, Chris Sprouse, Jordi Bernet, Eduardo Risso and others Cover by Darwyn Cooke The second volume of Darwyn Cooke’s Eisner Award-winning new SPIRIT tales collects issues #7-13 of the ongoing series, and includes short stories by some of comics’ biggest names! Advance-solicited; on September 10 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US ABSOLUTE DARK KNIGHT HC Written by Frank Miller Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson Cover by Miller Reoffered to coincide with the ABSOLUTE RONIN HC, this oversized, slipcased hardcover collects both THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, along with bonus sketch material and more. On sale July 2 • 8.25” x 12.5”, 512 pg, FC, $99.99 US • RELIST DR. FATE: COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY TP Written by Steve Gerber and others Art by Justiniano, Walden Wong and others Cover by Justiniano The Dr. Fate story from COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #1-8 is collected in this sequel to the hit miniseries DAY OF VENGEANCE. The new Dr. Fate must master his strange new powers in time to battle the dread Devourer of Souls! Advance-solicited; on sale August 27 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US COUNTDOWN PRESENTS: LORD HAVOK AND THE EXTREMISTS TP Written by Frank Tieri Cover by Liam Sharp Art by Liam Sharp, Rob Hunter. Mark Robinson and others Spinning out of COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS, this title collects the complete miseries by Frank Tieri and Liam Sharp. Discover why Lord Havok and his deadly team are so important to the future of the DCU — and how the fate of the multiverse lies in their hands. Advance-solicited; on sale August 20 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US SUICIDE SQUAD: FROM THE ASHES TP Written by John Ostander Art by Javier Pina, Robin Riggs and Jesus Saiz Cover by John K. Snyder III The Suicide Squad makes its triumphant return in this new volume collecting the recent miniseries. But how did team leader Rick Flag Jr. survive a ground-zero nuclear blast and return from the dead? Advance-solicited; on sale August 20 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US GOTHAM CENTRAL VOL. 1: IN THE LINE OF FIRE HC Written by Ed Brubaker & Greg Rucka Art and cover by Michael Lark The first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series is collected in hardcover for the first time! Written by Ed Brubaker (Captain America) and Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS, 52), this series pitted the detectives of Gotham City’s Special Crimes Unit against the city’s greatest villains — in the shadow of Batman himself. Advance-solicited; on September 3 • 240 pg, FC, $29.99 US MILLENNIUM TP Written by Steve Englehart Art by Joe Staton, Ian Gibson and others Cover by Joe Staton & Mark Farmer The 1988 8-issue miniseries MILLENNIUM is collected for the first time! The Guardians of the Universe have left our dimension behind — and in their absence, the deadly robotic army of Manhunters threatens the survival of the DC Universe! Advance-solicited; on sale August 6 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US INVASION TP Written by Keith Giffen & Bill Mantlo Art by Todd McFarlane, Bart Sears, P. Craig Russell, Joe Rubinstein and others Cover by McFarlane & Rubinstein The massive 3-issue miniseries from 1988 is collected for the first time! In this universe-spanning saga, the deadly but emotionless Dominators have come to Earth to wipe out the threat posed by metahumans. But what is the real reason for their attack? Advance-solicited; on sale August 27 • 256 pg, FC, $24.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN VOL. 4 TP Written by Jerry Siegel, Edmond Hamilton, Leo Dorfman and others Art by Curt Swan, George Klein, Al Plastino and others Cover by Swan and Klein Collecting stories from ACTION COMICS #293-310 and SUPERMAN #157-167 Advance-solicited; on sale August 27, 512 pg, B&W, $16.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE ATOM VOL. 2 TP Written by Gardner Fox, Dennis O’Neil and others Art by Gil Kane, Sid Greene, Murphy Anderson, Dick Dillin and others Cover by Kane Collecting THE ATOM #18-38 and stories from THE ATOM AND HAWKMAN #39-45! Advance-solicited; on sale August 13, 528 pg, B&W, $16.99 US BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM! #1 Written by Mike Kunkel Art and covers by Mike Kunkel Welcome to the brand-new, all-fun adventures of Billy Batson as the World's Mightiest Mortal — Captain Marvel, from acclaimed writer/artist Mike Kunkel (Herobear)! Thanks to a magical rift created when Captain Marvel battled Mr. Mind’s monsters, 14-year-old Theo Adam has been returned to Earth from banishment. For Theo, there’s just one problem: He can’t remember the magic word that gives him the powers of Black Adam. There’s only one solution: follow Captain Marvel and get the word out of his alter ego, 11-year-old Billy Batson. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Mike Kunkel), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with black and white art by Kunkel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Johnny DC TINY TITANS #6 Written by Art Baltazar & Franco Art and cover by Art Baltazar New pals Blue Beetle and Supergirl stop by the Titans Treehouse, only to find most of the Tiny Titans away on a field trip. Good thing a few lesser-known heroes are still at school! Plus: follow Raven and Trigon through a typically crazy morning. On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SUPER FRIENDS #5 Written by Sholly Fisch Art by Stewart McKenny & Phil Moy Cover by J. Bone This issue is full of monkey business! The entire world has gone ape, and the Super Friends better find out why! So it’s off to Gorilla City for a mystery so exciting, you’ll go bananas for this issue! Plus, the usual fun and games! On sale July 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY #16 Written by Matthew Manning Art by Shawn McManus Cover by Alexander Serra It’s the issue you’ve been waiting for: The untold story of Arm-Fall-Off Boy! The embarrassingly powered would-be Legionnaire wants nothing more than a flight ring and for Saturn Girl to know his name. But since flight technology and easily detached limbs don’t always mix, Arm-Fall-Off Boy has his work cut out for him! On sale July 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE BATMAN STRIKES #47 Written by Josh Elder Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Andie Tong Black Mask has taken Bruce Wayne hostage! Can Bruce find a way to escape without giving away his secret identity? On sale July 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #27 Written by Matt Wayne, Tom Warburton and Jim Alexander Art by Rob Haynes, Maurice Fontenot, Dan Davis and The Iguana Introducing BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE! It’s an exciting new direction for Ben, Gwen and their old “pal” Kevin 11! Plus, Codename: Kids Next Door and Samurai Jack! On sale July 16 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #47 Written by Tom Sheppard, Amy Rogers and Robbie Busch Art by Andy Suriano, Robert Pope, Scott Neely, Dan Davis and Jeff Albrecht Cover by Stephanie Gladden Oh, no, Adam, what can the matter be? He’s got a cone where his toe should be! Plus, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends and the Eds! On sale July 30 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #164 Written by Robbie Busch and Sam Agro Art by Omar Aranda, Walter Carzon, Alberto Saichann, Ruben Torreiro and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Scott Gross Hey-nonny-nonny! Bugs and Daffy are merry knights, and their nights are merry! But that’s all about to end, because lo, ’tis jousting time! On sale July 2 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #134 Written by Robbie Busch, Jymn Magon and John Rozum Art by Karen Matchette, Roberto Barrios & Leo Batic Cover by Robert Pope & Scott McRae The first official Scooby issue of the summer is here! Daphne’s got some fashion tips, and Shaggy’s got some tips of his own — like, if there’s a full moon, stay inside! On sale July 23 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #492 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots School’s out — time to stop hiding the latest issue of MAD behind your math book! On sale July 9 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US Wildstorm WILDCATS: WORLD’S END #1 Written by Christos Gage Art by Neil Googe and Trevor Hairsine Covers by Neil Googe After the shattering conclusion of NUMBER OF THE BEAST, a jaw-dropping new status quo will be established in the WildStorm Universe — and it begins now! Christos Gage (WILDSTORM: ARMAGEDDON, THE AUTHORITY: PRIME) and Neil Googe (WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY, MAJESTIC) bring a unique new vision to the classic Wildcats team, reuniting the classic team with some surprising new members. Also, a new monthly backup story begins, kicked off with the return of John Lynch by Gage and X-Men: Deadly Genesis artist Trevor Hairsine! Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio and join together to form a single image. Please see the Previews Order Form for more details. On sale July 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US STORMING PARADISE #1 Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Butch Guice It’s 1945, and Europe lies in ruins, the Nazi war machine defeated. As the United States looks east to the last remaining Axis power and the final push in a long war, a miscalculation in the Manhattan Project results in annihilation of the team of scientists developing the American atomic bomb. America's only remaining option is Operation Olympus — the invasion of Japan! But the bloody, island-hopping campaign that brings American forces to Japan’s doorstep won’t prepare the G.I.s for the horror they will face as women, children and the few surviving Japanese soldiers begin the grim preparation for repulsion. This brutal, revisionist look at the second World War could only be handled by master storytellers Chuck Dixon (ROBIN, TEAM ZERO) and Butch Guice (ACTION COMICS, Daredevil). Every angle of this conflict will be touched upon, from the infantry storming the beaches to the Army Air Corps bombing the home islands of the Empire of the Rising Sun to the desperate struggle of the Japanese to save their culture from annihilation, as the true meaning of “war is hell” is explored in full. On sale July 2 • 1 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CHUCK #2 Written by Peter Johnson, Zev Barow and Scott Rosenbaum Art by Jeremy Haun and Phil Noto Cover by Phil Noto The hit NBC television series continues taking the comics world by storm! Chuck Bartowski and his friends continue their globe-trotting, action-packed adventure as things spiral further out of control. Will Chuck survive his first trip to Japan or will the sexy, sword-wielding assassins on his trail be the end of him? This issue features a backup story written by Chuck Co-Executive Producer Scott Rosenbaum and illustrated by Phil Noto. On sale July 9 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US AMERICA’S BEST COMICS PRIMER TP Written by Alan Moore and Steve Moore Art by Chris Sprouse, J.H. Williams III, Gene Ha, Rick Veitch, Kevin Nowlan and others Cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story A special trade paperback priced at just $4.99! Featuring the writing talents of Alan Moore, this volume collects TOM STRONG #1, PROMETHEA #1, TOP 10 #1, TOMORROW STORIES #1 and TOM STRONG’S TERRIFIC TALES #1, with tales of Jack B. Quick, Greyshirt, First American, Jonni Future, Cobweb and Splash Brannigan. Advance-solicited, on sale August 20 • 168 pg, FC, $4.99 US AMERICA’S BEST COMICS TP Written by Alan Moore, Steve Moore and Peter Hogan Art by Arthur Adams, Kyle Baker, Jason Pearson, Rick Veitch and others Cover by Various Reoffered to coincide with the America’s Best Comics Primer, this handsome volume collects the AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SPECIAL, THE ABC SKETCHBOOK and THE MANY WORLDS OF TESLA STRONG. On sale July 2 • 192 pg, FC, $17.95 US • RELIST CASEY BLUE: BEYOND TOMORROW #3 Written by B. Clay Moore Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Jacob Eguren With the help of a new “mentor” and the Internet, Casey begins to build her new life. However, law enforcement is closing in as she learns that her first victim was a high-level military contractor. With the FBI on her tail, things could get very difficult. And she thought math finals were tough! On sale July 16 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DEATHBLOW: ...AND THEN YOU LIVE TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Carlos D’Anda Collecting issues #1-9 of the acclaimed series written by Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS)! Michael Cray — codename: Deathblow — is perhaps the deadliest man in the world, long thought dead. And when it’s revealed that he’s been alive for years, things get complicated. But not as complicated as when a talking dog, a psychotic dinosaur robot and weaponized rats join the fray. On sale August 6 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US THE NEW DYNAMIX #4-5 Written by Allen Warner Covers by J.J. Kirby Art on #4 by Jonboy Meyers, Michael Lopez and others; art on #5 by J.J. Kirby and Oliver Nome Black Halo and the Love Rocket barely survived Sword’s attack, and even Sword was hurt in the mêlée. Now, all San Francisco knows about the super-powered beings found dead in the warehouse. And in issue #5, Love Rocket is determined to solve the mystery of the missing SPBs. #4 on sale July 2; #5 on sale July 30 • 4 and 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NUMBER OF THE BEAST #7-8 Written by Scott Beatty Covers by Mike McKone Art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story WildStorm Earth stands on the brink of annihilation as the Reaper Initiative is launched! As The Paladins clash with The Authority in the Nevada desert, a long-lost hero makes a stand against StormWatch to learn the truth behind the Number of the Beast program. How are aliens and atom bombs tied to Armageddon? #7 on sale July 9; #8 on sale July 23 • 7 and 8 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE LOST BOYS: REIGN OF FROGS #3 Written by Hans Rodionoff Art by Joel Gomez Cover by Jonathan Wayshak Edgar and Alan Frog find, to their shock and horror, that one of their heroes is in reality one of the undead — albeit a member willing to turn on his kind for the good of mankind and his family. On sale July 9 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US • MATURE READERS EX MACHINA #38 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark Cover by Harris Who is the mysterious female adventurer named Trouble, and what's her problem with George W. Bush? More important, whose side is the politically independent Mayor Hundred on? On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS MIDNIGHTER VOL. 2: ANTHEM TP Written by Keith Giffen Art by Chris Sprouse, Karl Story, Darick Robertson and Jon Landry Cover by Sprouse & Story Collecting issues #7 and 10-15 of the acclaimed series! The Midnighter discovers who he was before he became the Midnighter and attempts to reconnect with his roots in a small middle American town that’s been taken over by an international force of mercenaries. On sale August 13 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY: HAWKSMOOR #5 Written by Mike Costa Cover by Cully Hamner Art by Fiona Staples All the pieces fall into place as Jack Hawksmoor uncovers a plot that spells doom and slavery for mankind. To stop it, Jack will have to get to seventeen cities around the globe in under twelve hours. But he's tied to a chair, cut off from his powers, and his only ally is in cahoots with the bad guys. Can he do it? On sale July 23 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC/WILDSTORM: DREAM WAR #4 Written by Keith Giffen Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott Cover by Dustin Nguyen The DC and WildStorm Universes are colliding, forcing heroes from both sides to work together, much to their displeasure. But when this scuttles the plans of the mastermind behind it all, he ups the ante by bringing the DCU villains into the mix. On sale July 16 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERNATURAL: RISING SON #4 Written by Peter Johnson & Rebecca Dessertine Art by Diego Olmos Cover by Dustin Nguyen John’s decision to start his son Dean down the road to the dark world of Hunting has left him unsure about what to do with his younger son, Sam. There’s something special about Sam — but is that quality to be nurtured or feared? Could a mysterious woman trailing the trio hold the answer? On sale July 23 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: RAISING CAIN #3 Written by Bruce Jones Art by Chris Gugliotti Cover by Dave Taylor Two Hewitt twins, separated at birth, find themselves inexorably drawn to each other as they grow up, connected by a bond of blood that time and distance cannot sever. And when one twin is tasked with hunting down the other, blood will be spilled. On sale July 2 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US • MATURE READERS WORLD OF WARCRAFT #9 Written by Walter Simonson Covers by Samwise Didier and Ludo Lullabi Art by Jon Landry & Jerome K. Moore Lo’Gosh, Valeera, Broll, and Thargas make their way to Ironforge via a circuitous route through the Wetlands. And back in Stormwind, Prince Anduin suspects all is not as it seems with his father, King Varian. Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Cover A is by Samwise Didier, and Cover B is by Ludo Lullabi. On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Vertigo THE ALCOHOLIC HC Written by Jonathan Ames Art and cover by Dean Haspiel Jonathan A. is a boozed-up, coked-out, sexually confused, hopelessly romantic and, of course, entirely fictional novelist who bears only a coincidental resemblance to real-life writer Jonathan Ames, critically acclaimed author of Wake Up, Sir!, The Extra Man and What’s Not to Love? For the fictional Jonathan, writing and drinking come easy. The hard parts of life are love and hope. From a touching relationship between Jonathan and his aging great aunt, to an inebriated evening with an amorous, octogenarian dwarf, to the devastating aftermath of 9/11, Ames’s first original graphic novel, with gritty, poignant art by Dean Haspiel (THE QUITTER), tells a story at once hilarious, excruciating, bizarre and universal, about how our lives fall to pieces and the enduring human struggle to put things back together again. Advance-solicited; on sale September 17 • 6.875” x 9” • 136 pg, B&W, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS #93 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson With the series finale only seven issues away, more secrets are revealed about what really caused Graves’s war with the Trust. Meanwhile, young Pip’s life as a gangbanger takes a turn for the worse. On sale July 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS AMERICAN SPLENDOR SEASON TWO #4 Written by Harvey Pekar Art by Darick Robertson, Ty Templeton, Dean Haspiel, Rick Geary and Gary Dumm Cover by Dean Haspiel Vertigo’s second season of Harvey Pekar’s continuing American classic concludes as Harvey leads readers through a typical day in his life. Taxes, auto repairs, housecleaning and of course, naps are all part of this everyday adventure. Featuring art by fan-favorite Darick Roberston (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, The Boys) and others. On sale July 2 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, B&W, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER: THE LAUGHING MAGICIAN TP Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leonardo Manco and Danijel Zezelj Cover by Lee Bermejo This new HELLBLAZER trade paperback begins as John Constantine receives a perplexing birthday gift: a memory wrapped up in a warning. Collecting issues #238-242 of Vertigo’s longest running series, written by Andy Diggle (THE LOSERS, GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE). Advance-solicited; on sale August 27 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES TP Written by Ed Brubaker Cover by Dave McKean Art by Bryan Talbot & Steve Leialoha Collected for the first time, this tale stars Edwin and Charles from THE SANDMAN: SEASON OF MISTS. Their first case involves a string of grisly murders — and the immortal Hob Gadling. Written by Ed Brubaker (Captain America, SLEEPER). Advance-solicited; on sale August 13 • 104 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS DMZ #33 Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood Where’s Delgado? After the shooting, he hasn’t made a public appearance, but only issued statements through proxies. Is he even alive? With the election right around the corner, everyone's in a frenzy. On sale July 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS TESTAMENT VOL. 4: EXODUS TP Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art by Liam Sharp, Peter Gross and others Cover by Liam Sharp Collecting issues #17-22 of Douglas Rushkoff’s acclaimed series! In this final TESTAMENT volume, Jake, now the leader of the temple, prepares the resistance to escape the bondage of Pierre Fallow. Advance-solicited; on sale August 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS HEAVY LIQUID HC Written by Paul Pope Art and cover by Paul Pope Paul Pope’s Eisner Award-nominated epic is collected in hardcover for the first time, completely recolored, with bonus sketch material. Meet “S,” a man addicted to “heavy liquid,” a substance that’s both drug and art form, in a future New York that’s a sci-fi metropolis. Advance-solicited; on sale September 24 • 256 pg, FC, $39.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #246 Written by Jason Aaron Art by Sean Murphy Cover by Lee Bermejo “Newcastle Calling” Part 2 of 2. When a crew of documentary filmmakers conjure up an evil beyond their control while goofing off in Newcastle, it’s up to Constantine to save the day. But can he overcome the memories of his greatest failure to save a crew of ignorant Americans? On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #75 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Don’t even ask us the title, because it’s a secret! Have you ever read those new-comics blurbs that promise things like, “After this issue nothing will ever be the same again,” but you know in a few months none of those so-called big events will have mattered? Well, this isn’t one of those times. This time when we say FABLES will never be the same again after this issue, that’s a promise you can take to the bank. So, without further ado: After this issue of FABLES, nothing will ever be the same again. Oh, and someone dies. On sale July 16 • 64 pg, FC, $4.99 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES #25 Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham Art by Russ Braun & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Brian Bolland Let's face it: You already know what's going to happen in this issue. Jack’s going to do something smarmy, some creepy guy will do something creepy, an egg will explode, and a little blue pig will pontificate on weighty matters while wearing a brassiere on his head. Just another typical chapter in the life of Jack of The Tales. In this issue, however, we learn a bit more about the lovely young librarian Robin Page, and find out why she does the things she does. It’s part one of a new story, even! On sale July 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF HELLBLAZER PRESENTS: CHAS — THE KNOWLEDGE #1 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Goran Sudzuka Cover by Glenn Fabry Cab driver Francis “Chas” Chandler leads an unremarkable existence. His greatest moments have come tagging along with John Constantine -- as a chauffeur. His home life is nothing special, and his beloved London is becoming a soulless metropolis. In middle age, Chas is stuck in a rut. But Chas is a master of “The Knowledge,” the elaborate system of routes and landmarks which every London cabbie must memorize. Until now, The Knowledge has been just a tool for Chas. But now, he’s about to discover a more sinister significance of The Knowledge. An ominous entity from London’s grim history has reemerged, and only someone with The Knowledge can stop it. Is Chas up to the task, on his own? From the feverish mind of Simon Oliver (THE EXTERMINATORS, GEN 13) with lush artwork by Goran Sudzuka (Y: THE LAST MAN, LADY CONSTANTINE), THE KNOWLEDGE is Chas’s chance to make his own mark on the dark universe of HELLBLAZER. Retailers: Please see this month’s Previews Order Form for a special ordering incentive on this issue. On sale July 2 • 1 of 5, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS MADAME XANADU #2 Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley Variant cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta The mystery behind Madame Xanadu’s past and future continues! The fair enchantress Nimue has the power to see the future but is blind to the hearts of men — all promises are poison, and betrayal is her only hope as the world falls apart around her. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Hadley), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HOUSE OF MYSTERY #3 Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham Art by Luca Rossi and Bernie Wrightson Cover by Sam Weber “Room and Boredom,” Part 3 of 5. Everyone is a prisoner in one way or another, and Fig Keele is no exception. Trapped in the House of Mystery with a quartet of strange companions and a bar full of drinkers, Fig’s willing to do anything to escape. Everyone else just wants bacon. Also featuring a tale illustrated by none other than HOUSE OF MYSTERY’s distinguished alumnus Bernie Wrightson! On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS NORTHLANDERS #8 Written by Brian Wood Art by Davide Gianfelice Cover by Massimo Carnevale Concluding “Sven The Returned.” With the great battle for Orkney settled, Sven now must decide what he must do with his enemies, his allies and — most important — his birthright. On sale July 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SCALPED #19 Written by Jason Aaron Art by Davide Furno Cover by Tim Bradstreet This sexy issue focuses on the torrid romance between Dash and Carol. In between their bouts of passion, Dash learns more about Carol's troubled past, including a revelation that’s sure to shock you. On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE UN-MEN #12 Written by John Whalen Art by Mike Hawthorne Cover by Tomer Hanuka “Uncorp Asunder,” part 1 of 2. A venerable Swamp Thing villain makes an uninvited appearance in Aberrance as Constance Sunderland looks to the UnVolve technology to “re-engineer” her fading beauty. Her sights are set on the expectant daddy, Janus Sr., whose determination to carry his freakish child to term threatens the very existence of The Un-Men. On sale July 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE VINYL UNDERGROUND #10 Written by Si Spencer Art by Simon Gane & Ryan Kelly Cover by Sean Phillips Thoroughly off the wagon, sleuth/soul DJ Morrison takes a trip into his checkered past, unaware that his friends are being led into danger, and even more unaware of his own impending fate. Don’t miss an issue of the series Mania.com calls “HELLBLAZER meets The Mod Squad.” On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS YOUNG LIARS #5 Written by David Lapham Art and cover by David Lapham Shipwrecked on the island of Ibiza, the Young Liars must survive on their wits alone. Sadie’s disappeared, so the search for the El Greco has been called off, but not by Runco, who’s making his own plans, while Big C learns a frightening secret, which brings her closer to Danny — but the Pinkertons make her pay a horrible price for it. And finally, things turn really dark as Danny sings soprano in a little story we like to call “The Midget and Mr. Johnson!” On sale July 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CMX CRAYON SHINCHAN VOL. 4 Written and Illustrated by Yoshito Usui CMX. Just when you thought he couldn’t be any more dangerous, a chance encounter at the hot springs may lead Shin to join forces with the Yakuza! With his always-direct line of questioning, Shin knocks the wind out of a couple of blustery politicians. And finally, see what happens when a gang of tough girls goes head-to-head with one dangerous little boy. Advance-solicited; on sale August 27 • 5" x 7.375" • 128pg, B&W, $7.99 US • MATURE APOTHECARIUS ARGENTUM VOL. 6 Written and Illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita CMX. Continuing his quest, Argent arrives in the country of Catolia. While adapting to life in a strange land, he discovers another Basilisk and a headstrong girl with a sharp mind and an even sharper tongue. Back in Beazol, Lady Primula prepares for a festival. The mysterious assassin Corda arrives to take care of a deadly mission – but who is her target, and will she fulfill her assignment? Advance-solicited; on sale August 20 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN DOKKOIDA?! VOL. 3 Created by Taro Achi Written and Illustrated by Yu Yagami CMX. Suzuo faces his greatest threat yet: his Grandpa, who is determined to take him away from Cosmos House, due to his failing grades at vocational school. Then get ready for the final battle, as Sweet Pea utilizes a giant potato to try and level the City! In this action-packed finale, identities will be revealed and the Galaxy Federation Police will at last choose their favorite power suit! Advance-solicited; on sale August 13 • 5" x 7.375" • 194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ KEY TO THE KINGDOM VOL. 5 Written and Illustrated by Kyoko Shitou CMX. The doors to the Invisible Towers are open…but who will come back out alive? To be activated, each of the towers requires the living body of a member of the quest. Their true, hidden enemies have moved the players into position and if they succeed, the world will be plunged into darkness.Will Asta and his loyal servant Badd have the power to stop this terrible plot? Advance-solicited; on sale August 27 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US TEEN + KING OF CARDS VOL. 5 Written and Illustrated by Makoto Tateno CMX. As the Kanto Area Chaos Tournament begins, a new girl presents herself as Manami’s admirer – but is she really her worst rival yet? When her rival Araki makes a very forward pass at Manami, she’s stunned – and her cousin Tamotsu and friend Ko explode! Emotions run high and this game is about to get physical. Advance-solicited; on sale August 6 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN ORFINA VOL. 4 Written and Illustrated by Kitsune Tennouji CMX. With the Cordian Knights facing starvation, Fana accepts a mission to rescue the Duke of Idenia’s family in exchange for food. Aided only by a small band of allies, Fana must sneak inside a castle in front of a horde of Granzian guards. But treachery awaits her in the form of a group of Knights who serve the Duke…who’s really out to kidnap Fana himself! Advance-solicited; on sale August 27 • 5.5" x 8" • 194 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS THE PALETTE OF 12 SECRET COLORS VOL. 4 Written and Illustrated by Nari Kusakawa CMX. A couple of stylish new arrivals show up on Opal, along with their own exotic birds. They bring quite a bit of excitement to the students of the Palette school, but what is their real purpose in being here – and what’s their connection to Dr. Guell? Their visit also brings Cello a whole new interest in which to utilize her skills with color (or lack of same) – photography! Advance-solicited; on sale August 20 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • EVERYONE 13 TWO FLOWERS FOR THE DRAGON VOL. 2 Written and Illustrated by Nari Kusakawa CMX. Lucien and Kuwan try to put aside their rivalry long enough rescue the kidnapped Shakuya. The snake charmer who spirited her away has a plan to marry her off and no one is going to be happy about that. Later, tension builds as Shakuya visits the home of one of the rivals. And in a flashback, the story of how Shakuya met Kuwan during Lucien’s absence is revealed. Advance-solicited; on sale August 6 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN SWAN VOL. 14 Written by Illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi CMX. The classically trained Masumi continues to struggle with modern dance. The frustrated choreographer just may replace her with a more experienced ballerina. But Leonhardt only wants to work with Masumi. He’s prepared to lay it all on the line, refusing to dance with the chosen ballerina.Will Leonhardt’s arrogance end both his and Masumi’s dancing days before they’ve even begun? Advance-solicited; on sale August 13 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • EVERYONE VENUS IN LOVE VOL. 4 Written and Illustrated by Yuki Nakaji CMX. Suzuna began her college career by competing with Eichi for Fukami’s affection. Now that she’s decided she might like Eichi in a special way, newcomer Yuki entangles them in another boy-girl-boy love triangle. And family tensions come to the forefront; first Eichi’s younger brother comes to town, then Hinako worries about keeping a secret from her parents – she’s dating her Greek teacher! Advance-solicited; on sale August 13 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN DC Direct SUPERMAN VS. DARKSEID STATUE Designed by Walter O’Neal Sculpted by Ray Villafane Featuring work by some of DC Direct’s premier sculptors, the second edition of this line of statues featuring DC classic confrontations showcases a bitter battle between The Man of Steel and Darkseid, Lord of Apokolips, over a raging fire pit! SUPERMAN VS. DARKSEID is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 12.5” tall x 9” wide x 10” deep. It includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. This limited edition statue is manufactured to order. Advanced-solicited; on sale December 17, 2008 * Statue * $225 1966 LIVE ACTION TV SERIES BATMOBILE REPLICA Sculpted by Jack Mathews 1966 TV Series Batmobile designed by George Barris One of the most famous cars ever designed, this finely sculpted, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain, battery-operated, light-up Batmobile is a replica of Batman’s ride from the hugely popular 1966 live-action Batman TV show! With headlights, dashlights and other light-up features, this detailed replica is the perfect holiday gift for all Batman fans! Packaged in an upscale box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and a 2C rolled blueprint of the Batmobile (approximately 22.5” wide x 16.5” high), this limited-edition Batmobile measures approximately 12” wide x 9”deep x 5.25” high and comes with a base. This piece is manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale December 10, 2008 * Replica * $250 JLA TROPHY ROOM: BAT-CUFFS PROP REPLICA One of Batman’s most famous crime-fighting gadgets is the latest addition to the JLA Trophy Room: Life-sized, fully functioning Bat-Cuffs – the same size as regulation police handcuffs! Reproduced for the first time ever as a high-quality prop replica, these metal Bat-Cuffs unlock with a special bat-shaped key. They fold in half for easy transport, or can be displayed on the included stand. Packaged in a 4-color box, the Bat-Cuffs also come with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and a second, duplicate Bat Key. Advance-solicited; on sale December 3, 2008 * Prop Replica * $125 BLACK CANARY 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Black Canary joins the popular line of 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector figures! This rendering of the beautiful Dinah Lance includes a special interchangeable head that captures her in the midst of her sonic scream. Dressed in her intricate and authentically detailed trademark outfit of fishnet stockings, faux-leather jacket, removable mask, choker, and boots, this figure also includes a display stand. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel. Advance-solicited; on sale December 3, 2008 * Collector figure * $89.99 WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: SERIES 2: JADE BUST Designed by Terry Dodson Sculpted by James Shoop The popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE line of cold-cast porcelain busts continues with Jade! The daughter of Alan Scott radiates with the power of the starheart and is dressed in her modern costume. Collect all the DCU: SERIES 2 BUSTS designed by Terry Dodson in 2008! Jade joins Wonder Woman, Starfire, Cheetah, Batwoman, Wonder Girl, Catwoman and Huntress! This JADE BUST measures approximately 5.75” tall x 2.5” wide x 3” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance solicited; on sale December 10, 2008 * Bust * $55 US BATMAN VINYL STATUE BY KOTOBUKIYA Under special arrangement with Japanese manufacturer Kotobukiya, DC DIRECT once again brings the exquisite craftsmanship of KOTOBUKIYA to fans. This month, Kotobukiya’s popular BATMAN vinyl statue returns by popular demand! The BATMAN deluxe 1:6 scale Vinyl Statue stands 11.5" tall x 11.5" wide x 10.25" deep and is packaged in a 4-color window box. The statue is manufactured to order and makes a perfect companion piece to both the previously released CATWOMAN Vinyl Statue and THE JOKER Vinyl Statue! Advance-solicited; on sale December 17, 2008 * Vinyl Statue * $99.99 US SUPERGIRL VINYL STATUE BY KOTOBUKIYA Under special arrangement with Japanese manufacturer Kotobukiya, DC DIRECT brings the exquisite craftsmanship of KOTOBUKIYA to fans. Manufactured again to meet popular demand, this SUPERGIRL Vinyl Statue stands approximately 10” tall and is packaged in a 4-color window box. She serves as a great companion piece to the previously released SUPERMAN Vinyl statue, and is manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale December 17, 2008 * Vinyl Statue * $89.99 US THE DARK KNIGHT BATMAN VINYL STATUE BY KOTOBUKIYA Christian Bale once again embodies the man behind the mask in "The Dark Knight." The film reunites Bale with director Christopher Nolan and takes Batman across the world in his quest to fight a growing criminal threat. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman has been making headway against local crime ... until a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker (Heath Ledger) unleashes a fresh reign of chaos across Gotham City. To stop this devious new menace – Batman's most personal and vicious enemy yet – he will have to use every high-tech weapon in his arsenal and confront everything he believes. Under special arrangement with Japanese manufacturer Kotobukiya, DC Direct brings the exquisite craftsmanship and high level quality of Kotobukiya to fans! Kotobukiya and DC Direct are proud to offer THE DARK KNIGHT version of Batman to all movie aficionados and Batman collectors alike! THE DARK KNIGHT Batman Vinyl Statue stands approximately 12” tall, and sports THE DARK KNIGHT movie version of Batman’s suit. It is packaged in a 4C window box. This piece is strictly limited to only 1000 pieces for this edition. In stores October 29, 2008; Limited to 1000 pieces • $125 US GREEN LANTERN BOX SET GREEN LANTERN is hotter than ever! Included in this box set are three different versions of Green Lantern – Hal Jordan, Tomar Re, and Abin Sur – as well as a battle-damaged Manhunter. Packaged in a 4-color window box, this box set comes with an exclusive 64-page comic book of some of the greatest Green Lantern stories of all time, including “SOS Green Lantern” from SHOWCASE #22, “Earth’s First Green Lantern” from GREEN LANTERN #16, “Corps” from GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD DAWN #4, “Flight Delay” from GREEN LANTERN #3, and “Green Lantern Corps” from the pin-up book, GREEN LANTERN GALLERY! Advance-solicited; on sale December 3, 2008 * Box Set * PI JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES From the pages of the much-loved ’80’s series of hilarious and action-packed stories that re-defined the term “Super-Hero Team” comes DC Direct’s JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL action figures! Based on the series from Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire. Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. Clamshell 4/C blister card packaging. Advance-solicited; on sale December 10, 2008 * Action Figures * PI From the upcoming January 2009 movie WILL EISNER’S THE SPIRIT from Lionsgate! THE SPIRIT (MOVIE) 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Adapted from the legendary comic strip,WILL EISNER’S THE SPIRIT is a classic action-adventure-romance told by genre-twister Frank Miller (creator of 300 and SIN CITY). It is the story of a former rookie cop who returns mysteriously from the dead as the SPIRIT (Gabriel Macht) to fight crime from the shadows of Central City. His arch-enemy, the OCTOPUS (Samuel L. Jackson) has a different mission: he’s going to wipe out Spirit’s beloved city as he pursues his own version of immortality. The Spirit tracks this cold-hearted killer from Central City’s rundown warehouses, to the damp catacombs, to the windswept waterfront … all the while facing a bevy of beautiful women who either want to seduce, love or kill our masked crusader. This 1:6 scale figure is clothed in an authentically detailed film outfit including suit, overcoat, hat and non-removable mask. Manufactured to order. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel. Advance-solicited; on sale December 17, 2008 Collector Figure * $99.99 US WORLD OF WARCRAFT SERIES 3: TAUREN HUNTER BRAVE HIGHMOUNTAIN DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Exquisitely sculpted and intricately painted, fans of Warcraft will be thrilled to see the final in-game playable race, the Tauren, join DC Unlimited’s stunning figure line-up at last! Advance-solicited; on sale December 3, 2008 * Action Figures * PI IMAGE COMICS COMIC BOOK TATTOO OGN by PIA GUERRA, JOHN REPPION, LEAH MOORE, DAVID MACK, MIKE DRINGENBERG, COLLEEN DORAN, JONATHAN HICKMAN, JAMES OWEN, ERIC CANETE, TED McKEEVER, JOCK, ANTONY JOHNSTON, DAME DARCY and over 70 more! edited by RANTZ A. HOSELEY cover JASON “STUNTKID” LEVESQUE Over 80 of the best creators from every style and genre, have contributed over 50 stories to this anthology featuring stories inspired by the songs of multi-platinum recording artist, TORI AMOS. Featuring an introduction by NEIL GAIMAN, with stories by creators such as CARLA SPEED McNEIL, MARK BUCKINGHAM, C.B. CEBULSKI, NIKKI COOK, HOPE LARSON, JOHN NEY REIBER, RYAN KELLY and many, many others, COMIC BOOK TATTOO encapsulates the breadth, depth and beauty of modern comics in this coffee table format book. JULY 16 • 480 PAGES • FC • SC $29.99 • HC $49.99 LTD SIGNED & NUMBERED HC $149.99 FRANK FRAZETTA’S CREATURES #1 story RICK REMENDER art PETER BERGTING covers FRANK FRAZETTA, PETER BERGTING & NAT JONES (1/25 incentive cover) Pulp fantasist RICK REMENDER spins the untold adventures of Teddy Roosevelt, Rough Rider, President of the United States and paranormal investigator as he uncovers a plot concocted by a band of nefarious aliens in cahoots with a malevolent ancient Mayan demon to eradicate humanity and claim Earth for their own purposes. A merging of The X-Files, Ghostbusters, and Indiana Jones, Creatures promises high-adventure starting one of America’s greatest heroes of the early twentieth century brought to glorious four-color life by Swedish superstar PETER BERGTING. JULY 30• 32 PAGES • FC • $3.99 HYPERKINETIC #1 (OF 4) story HOWARD M. SHUM art MATTEO SCALERA & OSCAR CELESTINI covers MATTEO SCALARA, MIKE WIERINGO & HOWARD M. SHUM (50/50) Four intergalactic highly skilled female bounty hunters pursue an elusive prey. They end up going through a wormhole and crashing on a weird alien planet. They now have bigger concerns such as giant killer robots and crazy aliens. JULY 2 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 I KILL GIANTS#1 (OF 2) story JOE KELLY art & cover JM KEN NIIMURA Barbara Thorson is your new hero: A quick-witted, sharp-tongued fifth grader who isn’t afraid of anything. Why would she be..? After all, she’s the only girl in school who carries a Norse war hammer in her purse and kills giants for a living… At least, that’s what she’ll tell you…but where does the fantasy end and reality begin in the heart of this troubled girl? And what if she’s telling the truth? Brought to life with unexpected tenderness by JOE KELLY (Supergirl, Action Comics, Deadpool) and breakout talent JM KEN NIIMURA, I KILL GIANTS is the bittersweet story of a young girl struggling to conquer monsters both real and imagined as her carefully constructed world crumbles at the feet of giants bigger than any one child can handle. JULY 9 • 24 PAGES • BW • $2.99 NOCTURNALS: CARNIVAL OF BEASTS (ONE-SHOT) story DANIEL BRERETON art DANIEL BRERETON, VIKTOR KALACHEV & RUBEN MARTINEZ cover DANIEL BRERETON Celebrate the return of Nocturnals with three rings of savagery in NOCTURNALS: CARNIVAL OF BEASTS. In the fully painted “Beasts”, Doc Horror unleashes an inner demon while settling an old score with a viper’s nest of disturbed scientists. “The Scrimshaw Crown” follows amphibian girl, Starfish, tracking a haunted sea monster. In “Candy Butchers,” Halloween Girl, the Gunwitch and Polychrome encounter toothsome carnies. JULY 23 • 64 PAGES • FC • $6.99 LIBERTY COMICS: A CBLDF BENEFIT BOOK (ONE-SHOT) stories ED BRUBAKER, DARWYN COOKE, GARTH ENNIS, MARK EVANIER & MARK MILLAR art SERGIO ARAGONES, DARWYN COOKE, JOHN PAUL LEON, SEAN PHILLIPS & DARICK ROBERTSON covers J. SCOTT CAMPBELL & MIKE MIGNOLA DEFEND YOUR LIBERTY! The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and Image Comics defend your freedom of speech with LIBERTY COMICS, an all-new 32-page, full color comic book crammed cover-to-cover with work by many of today’s top creative talents. This mature readers anthology is printed in a high quality format and features all-new stories of THE BOYS and CRIMINAL as well as all-new creations from some of your favorite artists. All proceeds benefit the CBLDF and their efforts to protect your creative rights! JULY 23 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES POPGUN, VOL. 2 OGN by JAMES KOCHALKA, RYAN OTTLEY, DEAN HASPIEL, JIM RUGG, FRANK ESPINOSA, ERIK LARSEN, PAUL MAYBURY, JAMIE S. RICH, COREY LEWIS, JOHN REPPION, LEAH MOORE, DANNY HELLMAN and more! sdited by MARK ANDREW SMITH & JOE KEATINGE cover PAUL POPE The original, critically acclaimed graphic mixtape returns in a new volume, once again mashing up the next generation of cartoonists with the some of the medium's finest in stories covering nearly every genre and style imaginable! JULY 16 • 460 PAGES • FC • $29.99 AMERICAN FLAGG! VOL. 1 HC (RES) story HOWARD CHAYKIN art HOWARD CHAYKIN, JAMES SHERMAN, PAT BRODERICK & RICK BURCHETT cover HOWARD CHAYKIN At last: AMERICAN FLAGG! — created, written and illustrated by HOWARD CHAYKIN and winner of numerous awards and honors, including nine Eagle Awards — available for the first time as a deluxe hardcover collecting the series’ first groundbreaking story arc! Plus! Additional cover paintings and promotional pieces by CHAYKIN, a MICHAEL CHABON introduction, an afterword by JIM LEE, and as a special bonus – a brand-new AMERICAN FLAGG! story written and illustrated by HOWARD CHAYKIN exclusively for this edition! Collects AMERICAN FLAGG! #1-14 JULY 23 • 440 PAGES • FC • $49.99 LTD SIGNED & NUMBERED HC $69.99 THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN, VOL. 1 TP (RES) story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover JASON HOWARD When Gary Hampton is mauled and left for dead--his life takes a drastic turn. Gary is cursed: When the moon is full he transforms into a beast of the night, a werewolf. This curse will not be used for evil – witness the birth of the world’s most unlikely new superhero: WOLF-MAN! Brought to you by the writer of THE WALKING DEAD and INVINCIBLE! Collects THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #1-7 JULY 30 • 176 PAGES • FC • $14.99 THE UNEARTHED CEMETERY BLUES, VOL. 1 TP story RYAN RUBIO art & cover THOMAS BOATWRIGHT Collects the sold out ShadowLine series "The Haunting of Hernesburg", as well as the never-before-seen series "The Curse of Wallace Manor"! PLUS, it includes two unpublished tales of Ridley and Falstaff: "The Inconvenience Store" and "Let's All Die in the Lobby!" This volume truly is a must have for all fans of humor and horror. JULY 9 • 184 PAGES • BW • $16.99 ELEPHANTMEN: WAR TOYS TP story RICHARD STARKINGS art MORITAT wraparound cover BOOK COOK The story of the war to end all wars now in one volume! The prequel to Image's hit series, ELEPHANTMEN finds Africa and China at war. The battlefield: Europe, recently devastated by a lethal virus. Enter: MAPPO's soldiers, The Elephantmen. Even in the face of blistering resistance, it seems that nothing can stop MAPPO's advance across France to the North. But as Hip Flask comes face to face with the last vestiges of humanity in the frozen Scandinavian wastes, he discovers that only the dead see the end of warfare. Collects ELEPHANTMEN: WAR TOYS #1-3 JULY 23 • 104 PAGES • BW• $9.99 MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS, VOL. 1 TP story MICHAEL ALLRED art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED & LAURA ALLRED "EXISTENTIAL EXITS!"—Clear the decks! Move beyond the past and leap into the future! This if the first collection from MICHAEL ALLRED’s acclaimed and groundbreaking new MADMAN series. Many story elements from the Madman mythos fulfill their promise in this volume containing the first seven issues of MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS including the "MADMAN IN Space!" arc and the now legendary "Swiped From Dimension X" issue. Everything you need to know about where Frank "Madman" Einstein came from and where he's going are contained herein. So anyone who wants to ride the Madman rocket can strap in and launch into the stratosphere with this super ginchy tome! Collects MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #1-7 JULY 23 • 160 PAGES • FC • $17.99 SPAWN: NEO NOIR TP story DAVID HINE art BRIAN HABERLIN, BING CANSINO & GEIRROD VAN DYKE cover BRIAN HABERLIN & GEIRROD VAN DYKE This all-new collection features the most critically acclaimed issues of SPAWN in years. If you haven’t been picking up SPAWN you should and this is a fantastic place to start. Includes the stunningly painted Gunslinger story arc! Collects SPAWN #170-175 JULY 30 • 144 PAGES • FC • $14.95 ’76 #7 (OF 8) story B. CLAY MOORE & SETH PECK art ED TADEM & TIGH WALKER cover ED TADEM JACKIE KARMA takes his fight to the rooftops of New York City, where the most unexpected ambush of all tests all of his abilities. In COOL, Pete and Cherry hatch a plan to spring Leon while Jimmy and Caesar “interrogate” Detective Logan. Meanwhile, Davey is still dead. JULY 2 • 32 PAGES • BW • $2.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES ALETHIA #3 (OF 3) story BOB LEFEVRE art & cover BOB LEFEVRE The mysterious Ruse reveals his true identity, only to leave Medusa with a stone cold choice that forces her to decide between love or death – with the fate of the Ancient Gods in the balance! Don't miss the stunning conclusion to this acclaimed miniseries! JULY 23 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 THE AMORY WARS II #2 (OF 5) story CLAUDIO SANCHEZ art cover TONY MOORE “THE SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE, PART VI”—Mariah Antillera makes a daring escape from Dil-Ariuth IX, but the rebellion may be doomed if Inferno can't help Coheed and Cambria defeat Admiral Crom. General Mayo Deftinwolf lands his ships on Paris: Earth, but his increasing paranoia may destroy his plan for the Flies. Claudio deals with the hellish conditions of Shylos 10 -- but will Ambellina be able to find him before the Onstantine Priests? Tensions run high and power levels are out of control as "The Amory Wars" continues. JULY 2 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #8 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover JASON HOWARD NOW MONTHLY! After the status quo altering events of the last issue, Gary Hampton, The Astounding Wolf-Man sets out in search of the creature responsible for the wreck his life has become: The Elder. This issue marks the beginning of a new story arc, picking up right where THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN, VOL. 1 left off – a perfect jumping on point for new readers! JULY 30 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 BOMB QUEEN V #3 (OF 6) story JIMMIE ROBINSON art & cover JIMMIE ROBINSON “THE DIVINE COMEDY,” Part Three—Bomb Queen licks her wounds after her defeat by the hero, White Knight. But she plots her revenge using the fanboys from Cape-Watch to uncover the hero's secret power. Meanwhile New Port City moves to dethrone the Queen and we see the debut of a NEW super heroine! JULY 16 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES BRIT #10 story BRUCE BROWN art NATE BELLEGARDE & ANDY KUHN cover RYAN OTTLEY & KELSEY SHANNON edited by ROBERT KIRKMAN It’s the BRAWL TO END THEM ALL! BRIT! INVINCIBLE! DONALD! WOLF-MAN! TECH JACKET! Locked in battle with The Emperor! The fate of Other Earth rests in the balance — but if the world falls — could our universe be next? JULY 9 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 CHARLATAN BALL #2 story JOE CASEY art & cover ANDY SURIANO THE BALL IS THE PLACE TO BE! Funky stage magician, CHUCK AMOK and his trusty show rabbit, CAESAR, find themselves in a realm where magic is real – and it’s all worth fighting over! DEMON EMPTY’s patsy plan is moving along perfectly… so make room for the DANCING SWAMI REVUE and the mythical creature they conjure up with their fancy footwork. And is there any giant magic chick hotter than DONNARAMA?! More importantly, is there any comic book with more bang for your buck?! Is there any point to these rhetorical questions?! JULY 16 • 24 PAGES • FC • $2.50 DARK IVORY #3 (OF 4) story JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER & EVA HOPKINS art & cover JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER “FALL FROM GRACE”—Ivory struggles with the real-world implications of being a vampire & having fresh blood on her hands, while trying to figure out *why* it happened. Her best friend Samson turns away from her as Ivory returns to the vampire’s underground club. Ivory’s quest leads her to the lair of voluptuous vampire villainess, Marie Antoinette. JULY 18 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 DEAD SPACE #5 (OF 6) story ANTONY JOHNSTON art & cover BEN TEMPLESMITH REAL SPACE. REAL TERROR. Continuing the prequel horror series to Electronic Arts' upcoming deep space survival horror game, illustrated by top-tier talent BEN TEMPLESMITH (30 Days of Night) and written by ANTONY JOHNSTON (Wasteland)! The infection has begun! The colonists of Aegis VII begin a desperate fight for survival in the face of the necromorph onslaught, as the true scope of their fate becomes clear. Can anyone escape before the colony is overrun? JULY 2 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 DYNAMO 5 #15 story JAY FAERBER art & cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY Scrap is left to defend Tower City by herself when the rest of the team is busy attending to more important matters. But what’s more important than defending Tower City? JULY 16 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 FIREBREATHER #3 story PHIL HESTER art & cover ANDY KUHN The first action packed arc nears its earthshaking climax. The violent world of Belloc starts to threaten Duncan’s adopted hometown. Duncan has sworn to defend his friends and family, but will he have to become a murderer to do it? Should appeal to fans of Invincible and Runaways. JULY 9 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 GEMINI #3 (OF 5) story JAY FAERBER art & cover JON SOMMARIVA & FCOLOR Aided by a mysterious ally, Gemini goes rogue, and becomes hunted by The Constellation, the very organization that gave him his powers. JULY 2 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 GØDLAND #25 story JOE CASEY art & cover TOM SCIOLI BOOK TWENTY-FIVE: THE MOTHER CUTTER! This is it! The final year of GØDLAND begins here! And if you thought the first two years were cosmically surreal, you ain’t seen nothing yet! Adam Archer has an all-new mission – to breach the final frontier in the greatest rescue mission ever attempted! And introducing LEVITICUS and VAYIKRA! Why in the name of Iboga would you dare miss this issue?! JULY 30 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 INVINCIBLE #54 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE FIGHTMASTER AND DROP KICK RETURN! They’re back from the future to alter the past – can Invincible stop them – or will he be lost in the time stream forever? Also in this issue: Kid Omni-Man saves the day! JULY 2 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 JACK STAFF #19 story PAUL GRIST art & cover PAUL GRIST Sommerset Stone is a hunter, and his prey is The Claw - and just when Ben Kulmer thought things couldn't get any worse... Plus! A bonus story featuring The Eternal Warrior! JULY 16 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 LUCHE LIBRE #5 story JERRY FRISSEN art BILL, DOBI, FABIEN M, TANQUERELLE, WITKO & OHM cover BILL Diablo Loco’s missing. The LUCHADORES 5 go to Huntington Beach to find him. Can they deny their lust for bikini-clad ladies to save their masked comrade? TEQUILA battles the legendary Bigfoot. Discover our heroes’ traumatic childhoods in LOS TRIPLICADOS. The TIKITIS try to stop the psychotic experiments of a mad scientist. The LUCHADORITOS pass time. PROFESOR FURIA passes gas. JULY 9 • 64 PAGES • FC • $6.99 MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #11 STORY MICHAEL ALLRED art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED & LAURA ALLRED "PHANTOMS OF PARADISE!"—Frank "Madman" Einstein is provided the chance to learn about his parents from his previous life, but first he has to complete a dangerous mission. He must survive the night in a mansion that is said to be HAUNTED!! Will he survive? What do you think? If he does, what will be the cost? This issue is sure to thril,l chill, and BOOGIE your OOGIE! JULY 23 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 THE MICE TEMPLAR #5 story BRYAN J.L. GLASS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING art & cover MICHAEL AVON OEMING As bitter dissension is revealed within the Templar priesthood, Lord Wotan himself makes a powerful public declaration regarding Karic's destiny. Cassius is entrusted with a secret mission, and a sacred task he no longer believes in. While in the Shining City, King Icarus prepares for his coming ascendancy to godhood, rat druids seek to unlock the magic contained within the swords of fallen Templar, and “One-Arm” Leito and the mice slaves come face to face with the frightening power of the Snake God. JULY 30 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 NOBLE CAUSES #36 story JAY FAERBER art & cover YILDIRAY CINAR & RON RILEY The Nobles are attacked from all sides, as they finally come face-to-face with the traitor in their ranks. But is there more than one traitor…? JULY 16 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 THE PERHAPANAUTS #4 story TODD DEZAGO art & cover CRAIG ROUSSEAU variant cover JASON ARMSTRONG “TRIANGLE,” Part Four—As things heat up with the Mothmen in the Bermuda Triangle, things get crazy at BEDLAM when the Chief calls for a complete evacuation of the entire facility! Meanwhile, Arisa, MG, and Hammerskold find themselves trapped in an all-too-familiar—and volatile! – dimension with very little chance for survival! Also, artist extraordinaire, JASON ARMSTRONG (FERRO CITY, Lobster Johnson) lends his talents to a tale of Hammerskold's Red Team as they take on the dreaded Aswang! JULY 2 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 PRETTY BABY MACHINE #3 (OF 3) story CLARK WESTERMAN art & cover KODY CHAMBERLAIN PRETTY Boy Floyd, BABY Face Nelson and MACHINE Gun Kelly go after Capone only to realize, perhaps too late, that it has not been Big AL who has been causing each of member of the gangster trio such misery! But, if not Big Al, then who…and why? The stunning conclusion to the greatest gangster movie never made! JULY 2 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES PROOF #10 story ALEX GRECIAN art & cover RILEY ROSSMO "THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO" PART 1—Are there angels in America's corn belt? That's what Proof's going to find out. Meanwhile, Ginger Brown returns to New York where she meets a golem. Again. JULY 23 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 A RED MASS FOR MARS #2 (OF 4) story JONATHAN HICKMAN art & cover RYAN BODENHEIM “LIBERTY”—As things on Earth grow dire, we learn the history of Mars and the events that shaped his life. How does a man become king? How does a king become a god? How does a god become human? JULY 9 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 SAVAGE DRAGON #138 story ERIK LARSEN art & cover ERIK LARSEN From the pages of GØDLAND comes Adam Archer! Savage Dragon travels to New York and all-out action is the end result. JULY 30 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 SCREAMLAND #5 (OF 5) Story HAROLD SIPE art & cover HECTOR CASANOVA They totally got the band back together. The dark rat pack assembles again, at last. Who's gained the most weight? Who drives the nicest car? Questions abound as the filming of "Monsterhunter 3000" begins. Will the gang get through a tough shoot without reverting to type? Monsters get their monster on! Chock full of actual monster action! JULY 9 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 SPAWN #183 story DAVID HINE art & cover BRIAN HABERLIN In this issue: The most stunning revelation ever seen in the pages of SPAWN! Behind the scenes of human history, one man has been pulling the strings. Now at last, Mammon’s plans come to deadly fruition. JULY 30 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.95 THE SWORD #10 story JOSHUA LUNA art & cover JONATHAN LUNA Dara has found Zakros. But that was the easy part. JULY 30 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 VIX #2 (OF 3) story RANTZ A. HOSELY art & cover MATTHEW HUMPHRIES "A SORT OF FAIRYTALE"—In this explosive issue, the comfortable life Vix knew is torn away. Unwillingly, she is thrust into the public eye in order to save her friends, and must face the terrible truth that she may have been betrayed by the person she believed in the most. JULY 23 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 THE WALKING DEAD #53 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN To the rescue. JULY 16 • 32 PAGES • BW • $2.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES WAR HEROES #2 story MARK MILLAR art & cover TONY HARRIS BOOT CAMP!—The road to war continues as our country's newest recruits train to become the super soldiers of tomorrow, but not everyone makes it out alive! JULY 30 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 WILDGUARD: INSIDER #3 (OF 3) story TODD NAUCK art TODD NAUCK, RAY-ANTHONY HEIGHT & JOEY MASO cover TODD NAUCK The last 16 of the exclusive WildGuard Internet comic strips are presented in the conclusion of this miniseries. Also this issue, Snapback recalls the day he told two of his fellow Tri-County Power Patrol members he was auditioning for WildGuard. The “Where Are They Now?” feature spotlights rejected contenders, Strong-Bot and Running Girl. JULY 9 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 YOUNGBLOOD #6 story JOE CASEY art DEREC DONOVAN covers DEREC DONOVAN & ROB LIEFELD The new Youngblood experiences its first trial by fire! Meanwhile, the Televillain continues his reign of terror – and it will be televised! The question is, which heroes will get to him first? Plus, Badrock faces the challenge of his life! The new media onslaught continues! JULY 30 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 McFarlane Toys HALO 3 SERIES 2 FIGURES With the second release of toys from the HALO 3 series, McFarlane Toys brings you action figures that are out of this world. The army of Spartans grows with the introduction of the EOD, ODST and Scout Spartan soldiers. Each features interchangeable armor and weapons. Additionally, the Brute Stalker, a character unique to HALO 3 is presented in action-figure form for the first time. * MASTER CHIEF * SPARTANS * ODST SOLDIER * BRUTE STALKER * DRONE * ARBITER (Item #18240-8) 12 items per case; no guarantee of mix Figure PI SERIES 34: SPAWN CLASSICS SPAWN Series 34 – Re-imagining the greats: four of the most popular SPAWN characters, reinvented in entirely new sculpts. 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For the first time, McFarlane Toys presents two of the New York Yankees’ finest in a 2-pack format. Yankees teammates Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle spent the 1961 season chasing Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record, while propelling the Yankees toward 109 victories and their 20th World Series title. (Item #72445-5) 4 items per case 2-Pack PI Top Cow Studios BROKEN TRINITY #1 (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic In 2007, Top Cow unleashed First Born, hailed by critics as "a quality mini-series,” “required reading” and “an epic adventure." That storyline changed the Top Cow Universe forever. But that was just the beginning. Broken Trinity brings together the Witchblade, The Darkness and Angelus once more, but this time the stakes are even higher as a new artifact is discovered, forever upsetting the balance of power. By the conclusion of the crossover, a major new player will be introduced into the Top Cow Universe, while at least one established character will be gone forever. Broken Trinity #1 kicks off a three-issue limited series, augmented by three, stand-alone, tie-in issues for Witchblade, The Darkness and Angelus. Full Color 32 pages $2.99 limited series BROKEN TRINITY #1 CGC GRADED EDITION (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic For the diehard member of the Herd, looking to capture a pristine copy of the inaugural issue of Top Cow’s ground breaking summer event for their collection. CGC Graded 9.8 $69.99 BROKEN TRINITY #1 STJEPAN SEJIC LITHO (Art by) Stjepan Sejic Bring the beautiful painted image from FIRST BORN #1 as a limited edition lithograph of 100 pieces reproduced at the highest quality possible at 11X17 inches! Each lithograph will ship in a clear protective sleeve. Limited Edition Lithograph $29.99 OFFERED AGAIN FIRST BORN TRADE PAPERBACK (JAN082104) $14.99 ************************************************************************ PILOT SEASON: THE CORE #1 (W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Kenneth Rocafort (Cov) Jonathan Hickman The Core is the center of the known universe where, much older and well-established species have created empires, federations and cooperatives radiating out from the foundation’s edge. The Core is the most dangerous place in the universe. The political appointment of the first human to an extraterrestrial Special Forces unit makes the soldier have to first earn the respect of his peers and then respect for his species. The writing of critically acclaimed scribe Jonathan Hickman (Nightly News, Pax Romana) and the distinct stylings of Madame Mirage artist Kenneth Rocafort combine for this unique Pilot Season book! Full Color 32 pages $3.99 pilot issue OFFERED AGAIN PILOT SEASON 2008 PILOT SEASON: LADY PENDRAGON #1 (MAR082120) $3.99 PILOT SEASON: TWILIGHT GUARDIAN #1 (MAR082121) $3.99 ************************************************************************ PILOT SEASON: URBAN MYTHS #1 (W) Jay Faerber (A) Jorge Molina Journey to New Athens — a modern-day world where the Greek Gods are still worshipped and still meddle in our lives. In this world, if you think your wife’s cheating on you, first you pray to Aphrodite for a way to win her back, and if that doesn’t work, you hire Jack Medusa, private eye, to get the goods on film. Son of the famous Medusa, Jack inherited his mother’s hideous face, so he wears a metal mask, and takes on cases the police won’t touch. From fan-favorite writer Jay Faerber (Dynamo 5, Noble Causes) and fresh newcomer Jorge Molina (Superman/Batman Annual #2). This is the last but not least of the Pilot Season 2008 books! Be sure to visit www.topcow.com for details on how to vote on which one of the Pilot Season books is your favorite to get its own series! Full Color 32 pages $3.99 pilot issue OFFERED AGAIN PILOT SEASON 2008 PILOT SEASON: GENIUS #1 (APR082211) $3.99 PILOT SEASON: ALIBI #1 (APR082212) $3.99 ************************************************************************ WITCHBLADE #119 (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic, Luke Ross A mysterious green-haired assassin is running amok in Manhattan, and not even New York City’s Finest can stop her. But there’s one more cop standing in the killer’s path, and she’s armed with more than her department-issue revolver. The Top Cow crossover no one predicted! Cover A – Stjepan Sejic; Cover B – Luke Ross Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series WITCHBLADE VOLUME 5 TRADE PAPERBACK (W) Ron Marz, Ian Edginton (A) Stjepan Sejic, Stephen Sadowski, Luke Ross and Sami Basri (Cov) Stjepan Sejic This volume features last summer’s crossover hit, First Born, its tie-in issues, and several issues dealing with Sara Pezzini’s life after the universe-altering event. Showcased in this volume are current Witchblade ongoing artist Stjepan Sejic, Stephen Sadowski (JSA, Project: Superpowers), Luke Ross (Indiana Jones), and Sami Basri (JLA: Classified). Plus, this trade paperback features a brand-new painted cover by Sejic! Collects Witchblade #110-115 and First Born #1-3. Full Color 226 pages $17.99 trade paperback THE ART OF MARC SILVESTRI DELUXE HC (A) Marc Silvestri The spotlight shines on Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri in this very special art collection. Silvestri’s career blossomed during runs on Uncanny X-Men and Wolverine and in the early 1990s, he revolutionized the comics industry when he co-founded Image Comics and created such hit properties as Cyberforce, Witchblade, and The Darkness. This oversized art book showcases some of Silvestri’s favorite, most popular, and iconic images from his illustrious career. Full Color 96 pages $29.99 hardcover THE DARKNESS: BUTCHER ONE-SHOT—TOP COW STORE EXCLUSIVE VARIANT (W) Rob Levin (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Michael Broussard A stark, black-and-white cover by Darkness artist Michael Broussard, punctuated by blood-red drops. Limited to 1000 copies, allocations may occur. Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Exclusive Variant WITCHBLADE/DEVI #1—NEW YORK COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE VARIANT (W) Ron Marz (A) Eric Basaldua (Cov) Stjepan Sejic Sejic (Witchblade) has outdone himself with a sexy variant cover to this groundbreaking, crossover book with Virgin Comics. Limited to 1,000 copies, allocations may occur. Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive WITCHBLADE #116—NEW YORK COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE VARIANT (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic Now you can customize the landmark Witchblade issue with this limited blank sketch edition at one of Top Cow’s many convention stops in 2008. Limited to 2000 copies, allocations may occur. Full Color 32 pages $10.00 Convention Exclusive WITCHBLADE #116 (SECOND PRINTING) (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic The hot new creative team of Marz and Sejic resulted in an instant sellout and garnered rave reviews. Don’t miss out on this second chance to jump on the hottest title of 2008 featuring a brand new cover by Sejic! Full Color 32 pages $2.99 Convention Exclusive MARVEL COMICS DIAMOND SELECT TOYS MARVEL SELECT: CAPTAIN AMERICA ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! Featuring the birth of a new legend, the next piece in the illustrious Marvel Select line is none other than the all-new Captain America! Showcased in Captain America #34, join James Buchanan “Bucky” Barnes as he picks up where Steve Rogers left off and proves that no matter what, Captain America can never die. Sculpted by Sam Greenwell and featuring 14 points of articulation, this seven-inch hero also includes a wall-mountable cityscape display base! (C: 1-1-4) Figure SRP: $19.99 MARVEL COMICS DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #5 (of 5) Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH Art and Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE With Roland’s spirit still trapped in the court of the Crimson King, the dark ruler makes the young gunslinger a shocking offer: In exchange for his life, Roland must climb with the King to the top of the Tower where they will jointly claim the throne that overlooks all creation—and then utterly destroy it! Should Roland refuse, his life will be forfeit and the Crimson King will rule the coming Chaos alone. The fate of creation rests in Roland’s hands in this concluding chapter in the sensational second arc enlarging on Stephen King’s magnum opus. You must not miss it! 40 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory …$3.99 ©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved DARK TOWER: END-WORLD ALMANAC Written by ANTHONY FLAMINI & ROBIN FURTH Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE Woe unto those who traverse beyond the cursed Borderlands into End-World! ’Tis a twisted and desolate realm where it seems as if the world passed ages ago. From the blasted landscapes of Thunderclap to the frozen heights of Empathica, End-World shows no mercy to unwary young Gunslingers. In a world where information – and a bit of luck – is the key to survival, the End-World Almanac serves as your guide to the Badlands, Le Casse Roi Russe and beyond! 32 PGS./CARDSTOCK COVER/Parental Advisory …$3.99 ©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved SKY DOLL #3 (of 3) Story and Art by BARBARA CANEPA & ALESSANDRO BARBUCCI Cover by ALESSANDRO BARBUCCI & BARBARA CANEPA English Adaptation by C.B. CEBULSKI The internationally acclaimed best seller comes to the end of its first arc! As power-hungry Papess Lodovica seeks more control over the citizens of Papathea, the "heretics" who still honor the memory of the outcast ruler Agape rise up in protest. Suddenly, our lovely sky doll, Noa, finds herself in the middle of a Holy War – one which she quickly becomes swept up in as rumor of her true powers spread. Roy and Jahu do their best to protect her – but as Noa soon discovers, no one can avoid their true destiny! 56 PGS./Mature …$5.99 The Soleil Comics may only be sold in English North America: United States, Canada, Mexico and their territories and possessions. UNIVERSAL WAR ONE #1 (of 6) Written by DENIS BAJRAM Penciled by DENIS BAJRAM Cover by DENIS BAJRAM Adapted by PAUL BENJAMIN With an Exclusive U.S. Variant! The European best-seller – now finally presented in English! In the midst of a latent civil war between the core planets and outlying planetary settlements, an immense wall has cut our solar system in two. The black wall absorbs all light and matter, and it’s up to a band of soldiers facing courts martial to investigate the phenomenon. They’re the men and women of the Purgatory Squadron. For which crimes are they here? And can they work together long enough to stay alive once they enter... The Wall? 56 PGS./Mature …$5.99 The Soleil Comics may only be sold in English North America: United States, Canada, Mexico and their territories and possessions. MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE THREE MUSKETEERS #2 (of 6) Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS) Penciled by HUGO PETRUS Cover by GERALD PAREL The Musketeers are ensnared in a deadly plot by Cardinal Richelieu to gain revenge on the Queen for her once spurning his romantic advances. And if the evil Richelieu’s scheme is realized, d’Artagnan and company may find themselves outcasts of the throne! Will they discover they are being played as pawns before it’s too late? You know you have to read it to find out. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: MOBY-DICK #6 (of 6) Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY HERMAN MELVILLE) Penciled by PASCAL ALIXE Cover by JOHN WATSON For three straight days Ahab has chased the great White Whale, and now the briny behemoth has finally turned, to do battle with his peg-legged pursuer! Refusing to give up in the face of the Pequod’s destruction and with a piercing roar of defiance at fate itself – the star-crossed captain closes with his aquatic obsession one final, fateful time. Don’t miss the shattering conclusion to one of the great American novels. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ILIAD #8 (of 8) Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE EPIC POEM BY HOMER) Penciled by MIGUEL ANGEL SEPULVEDA Cover by PAOLO RIVERA Licking their wounds, the Trojans have withdrawn behind their impenetrable city walls. All, that is, save their most celebrated warrior, Hector, who refuses to retreat. And so the stage is set for the Achaeons’ mightiest hero, Achilles, to face Hector in a single combat that may decide the future of this epic struggle. It’s the final chapter of this timeless work that has spoken to countless generations of the triumphs and tragedies of war. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 LORDS OF AVALON: SWORD OF DARKNESS #6 (of 6) Written by SHERRILYN KENYON Adapted by ROBIN FURTH Pencils & Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA Now that Seren carries the child destined to become the next Penmerlin, she can no longer hide from the forces of Darkness. As Morgen’s minions surround the castle of Joyous Gard, Kerrigan and his mandrake Blaise help her to escape. But can Kerrigan really betray the forces of Chaos which he has served for so long? And is he willing to make the one sacrifice that will keep Seren safe forever? Find out in the final issue of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s acclaimed Arthurian fantasy, Sword of Darkness. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #56 Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by BILLY TAN The Ultimate Salem’s Seven saga continues! Invisible Woman’s research into this new team sensation leads her to a major revelation –- too bad she’s trapped at the bottom of the ocean! Meanwhile, Agatha Harkness reveals her true nature! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 ULTIMATE ORIGINS #2 (of 5) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by BUTCH GUICE Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI Revealed: The secret history of the Ultimate Universe! For the first time in 70 years, a strange object within Project Pegasus has awoken – as bit by fascinating bit, the long buried mysteries are being exposed! Journey back to World War II, and discover that the deadliest threat to young Steve Rogers was not the Nazis, but an ancient threat from worlds beyond! The dream team of Brian Michael Bendis (SECRET INVASION) and Butch Guice (CAPTAIN AMERICA,) continue the Ultimate series of the year that is a must-read lead-in to ULTIMATUM! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #124 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN “War of the Symbiotes” rages on – as the Ultimate Beetle takes flight! Deep inside the corporate headquarters of Roxxon lies a vial containing the creepy black symbiote substance…or at least it did, until the Beetle stole it! Can Spider-Man capture this bug thug before disaster strikes, and what is Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D.’s interest in the stolen material? The answers await in the book that has Ain’t It Cool News saying “It’s got excitement, emotion, action…I have such love for this book.” 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN #96 Written by ARON ELI COLIETE Penciled by MARK BROOKS Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO X-Men vs. X-Men! After their attack on Alpha Flight, Colossus and his team are wanted fugitives! Worse, they’ve become addicted to the insidious drug known as Banshee! Now it’s up to the other X-Men to take them down. Yes, it’s mutant vs. mutant! When the X-Men go to war with each other, who wins? Plus, the startling revelation of Jean Grey! Where did she go after defeating Apocalypse? Find out here! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #564 Written by BOB GALE, MARC GUGGENHEIM & DAN SLOTT Penciled by PAULO SIQUEIRA Cover by CHRIS BACHALO It's a good old fashioned He Said/He Said/He Said when Spidey, Vin Gonzales and SWING SHIFT Heavy OVERDRIVE find themselves in a car chase across the Big Apple! Three members of our Braintrust's best give you each side of the same story, as Gale, Guggenheim and Slott team up for “TRAFFIC JAM!” 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #565 Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Pencils & Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ Her name is . She's Spider-Man's newest and most terrifying nemesis -- and she just discovered his secret identity. With an army of villains at her command, even with the help of Daredevil, can Spidey protect his secret identity from his new foe? Find out as Marc Guggenheim and Phil Jimenez give you the fight of Spidey’s life against the Brand New ! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #566 Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Pencils & Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ With an army of Villains at her command, the Brand New has Spider-Man on the run. Even with the help of Daredevil, can Spidey protect his secret identity from his new foe? And with Spidey’s roommate, Vin Gonzales, as a hostage, how much time does he have? ’s hunt continues, thanks to Marc Guggenheim and Phil Jimenez! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY EXTRA!! Written by JOE KELLY, MARC GUGGENHEIM & ZEB WELLS Art by CHRIS BACHALO & VARIOUS Cover by GREG LAND Even with three issues every month, we can't fit everything we want into Amazing Spider-Man. So BRAND NEW DAY: EXTRA!! takes a deeper glimpse into Spidey's new world with three stories that flesh out his family, friends and foes, stories that will affect Spidey deeply over the coming months. Spidey Braintrust members Guggenheim and Wells welcome Joe Kelly (DEADPOOL, Superman) for a one-shot marking the return of one of Peter's most unforgettable enemies: Hammerhead! It's a sign of things to come…and it's looking deadly. 48 PGS./Rated A…$3.99 AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #22 Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ “A Brand New MAY!” Part 3 of 5 Nancy Lu returns! Fury, the Goblin Queen strikes! Spider-Girl battles the most unexpected super-foe of all! And Mary Jane notices that Peter Parker is beginning to exhibit strange symptoms as he continues to uncover the mystery of the brand new May! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 AMERICAN DREAM #5 (of 5) Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils & Cover by TODD NAUCK “Beyond Courage Must I Strive!” It’s all out action in the merry Marvel manner as American Dream takes on a host of unbeatable foes. Guest-starring the next generation of Avengers! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 AVENGERS/INVADERS #3 (of 12) Written by JIM KRUEGER & ALEX ROSS Penciled by STEVE SADOWSKI Cover by ALEX ROSS Variant Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL The King of Atlantis vs the Prince of Atlantis with an entire kingdom as the ultimate prize. Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Steve Sadowski continue the year’s most surprising cross-time epic with a battle that promises to tear two centuries asunder. Plus, more clues to the mystery of just how the Invaders landed in 2008! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #40 Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING It's Cap versus Cap for the future of the American Dream as the Red Skull looks on in laughter! And Bucky learns the true identity of the man behind the other mask! The epic Death of Captain America continues in Part Four of "The Man Who Bought America" by the acclaimed team of Brubaker and Epting. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 DAREDEVIL #109 Written by ED BRUBAKER & GREG RUCKA Penciled by MICHAEL LARK Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Part 3 of "Cruel and Unusual" with special guest co-writer Greg Rucka joining the acclaimed DD creative team! Daredevil and Dakota North have investigated all angles of the brutal murders that Big Ben Donovan sits on Death Row for, and all they've come up with is more questions and conspiracies. Why does Big Ben want to be executed for a crime he probably didn't commit? And why does the government want Dakota and Matt Murdock off the case? Find out these answers and more! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHITE #0 Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by TIM SALE Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, the Eisner award winning team (DAREDEVIL: YELLOW, SPIDER-MAN: BLUE, HULK: GRAY, Batman: The Long Halloween, Superman For All Seasons, Television's HEROES) return to Marvel and their prestigious "color" book series. CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHITE is their newest creation, peeling back an untold tale of Captain America and Bucky during World War II. Their unique combination of in-depth characters and high stakes action shines here with Cap's deadliest mission of all. Marvel is proud to bring you Captain America: #0 this summer as a taste of what’s to come. Featuring an all new full story about the Origin of Bucky Barnes and how he came into Cap’s life, this special edition features a cover gallery, sketchbook, script samples, and an interview with the creators. They are happy to be back at Marvel and we're thrilled to have them! Plus, the whole story seen in black-and-white. 48 PGS./Cardstock Cover/All Ages …$3.99 ETERNALS #2 Written by CHARLES & DANIEL KNAUF Pencils & Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA The powerful Eternals stand divided as they race to awaken the missing members of their race! On one side, the power of Ikaris and Thena, guided by Makaari and his connection with the dreaming Celestial! On the other, the dark lord of Vorozheika, the dreaded Druig, finding his lost kin through means unknown! But on whose side does Ajak, the celestial’s former liaison, fall? Plus: appearances by the Invincible Iron Man and The Order! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #559 Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by BRYAN HITCH You should have remembered the old adage, Johnny: love the woman, love her family. And when the woman is the super-villain called Psionics, that raises the stakes to a whole other level. Now it’s the morning after, and Lightwave, Natalie X, Alex U-16, Doc Banner and the Burning Man expect you to live up to your responsibilities. It’s the Human Torch’s worst break-up ever—or will it be a shotgun wedding? Plus: where in the world is Doctor Doom? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR: TRUE STORY #1 (of 4) Written by PAUL CORNELL Penciled by HORACIO DOMINGUEZ Cover by NIKO HENRICHON A threat to the minds of the whole human race sends the FF somewhere they've never been before: into the realm of fiction itself! Where Ben finds himself clobbering a demonic army to save the cast of Sense and Sensibility. No, really. And it gets weirder from there. Dante (not the one from Clerks)! Willie Lumpkin! Behold, the Fictocraft! And it's actually kind of smart and serious too. You're at least going to flip open the first page in your comic store, right? 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 THE LAST DEFENDERS #5 (of 6) Written by JOE CASEY Penciled by JIM MUNIZ Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI It's finally come down to this -- literally the last Defender standing, as Kyle Richmond goes head-to-head with his past, his present AND his future...! And Yandroth is right there to exploit all three of them! And...at long last: Dr. Strange! The Hulk! Namor, the Sub-Mariner! Together again...for the first time! Plus, the Squadron Sinister! All this...and a last page that will leave you shell-shocked! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 GHOST RIDER #25 Written by JASON AARON Art by TAN ANG HUAT Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Johnny Blaze goes behind bars looking for answers, but instead finds only The Deacon -- a merciless killer and mountain of a man armed with giant daggers that will cut through anything, including the Ghost Rider. It's all-out action in a story that we just had to call "Caged Heat." 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #3 Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER Cover by CLINT LANGLEY Beware the return of…Starhawk! First it was the recovery of a ceratin world-famous shield…and now the enigmatic Starhawk reigns death from above! How and why is this original Guardian of the Galaxy here in our reality, and what does his ominous arrival mean for our motley crew of freedom fighters? The mysteries continue to deepen and the craziness comes hot and heavy in the book that ComicPants.com raves “packs more awesome than the rest of Marvel and DC’s lineup combined.” 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 HULK #5 Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS Variant Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL Superstars JEPH LOEB & ED MCGUINNESS continue their historic epic! With the entire West Coast in peril, who can stop the battle of the Century when Two, count 'em TWO Hulks, get to brawling? How about everyone's favorite Thunder God -- THE MIGHTY THOR!? He was out of town during WORLD WAR HULK -- THIS is the match-up you've been DEMANDING! But can even a God stop the Red Hulk? Find out now!!! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 SKAAR: SON OF HULK #2 Written by GREG PAK Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY Whose terrible stride shakes the war-torn wastelands of Sakaar? Whose blind Shadow Priest calls for the blood of babes? Whose barbarian horde rides monsters through your nightmares? Behold and lament, my beautiful son, for the Axeman Cometh! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 IMMORTAL IRON FIST #17 Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Pencils and Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN “The Mortal Iron Fist" part 1 of 4 Marvels’ kickingest, punchingest, kung-fu-iest book just got bigger! Following the character-redefining, critically-acclaimed, fan-favorite events of “The Seven Capital Cities of Heaven,” the all-new IMMORTAL IRON FIST creative team of Duane Swierczynski (CABLE) and Travel Foreman (ARES) takes it to the next explosive level! Think you know everything there is to know about the traditions of the Immortal Iron Fist? If you do, then why’s Danny sweating bullets over an inescapable legacy that’s haunted the Iron Fists for centuries, huh? Tell us that, if you’re so smart. What was the deeper meaning of Xao’s ominous threat? And what incredible new adventure are Danny’s fellow Immortal Weapons embarking upon? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #3 Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils & 50/50 Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA 50/50 Variant Cover by TRAVIS CHAREST Iron Man’s new ongoing series soars to armor-melting speeds! New fans, get in on this one now, ‘cause the getting is good! Longtime Iron Man readers, strap in, because Tony Stark’s about to face a shocking new menace…one that’s oddly familiar! Is this all part of Ezekiel Stane’s unstoppable plan to destroy his sworn enemy, Iron Man?! Has Tony’s incomparable intellect, genius technical acuity and vast business acumen finally met their match in the brilliant young Zeke? How’s ol’ Tony gonna get out of this one? Written by Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST) with mind-blowing art by Salvador Larroca (UNCANNY X-MEN)! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 IRON MAN: LEGACY OF DOOM #4 (of 4) Written by DAVID MICHELINIE Art and Cover by RON LIM & BOB LAYTON “Knightmare’s End” It all comes down to this! The true motive for Dr. Doom seeking Iron Man’s aid comes to light at last, revealing a threat unlike any the Armored Avenger has faced before. Tony Stark, now partnered with his most dangerous foe, wrestles with impossible choices, even questioning the beliefs that form the very core of his being. And the decisions he makes will determine the fate of every man, woman and child on Earth. The stunning conclusion to The Camelot Trilogy will rock your world--literally! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #31 Written by STUART MOORE Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE Cover by ADI GRANOV "With Iron Hands" In a devastated Eastern European nation, Iron Man faces a deadly terrorist who can neutralize his armor's power! Meanwhile, high above, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Alpha Team confronts the mysterious Overkill Mind in a deadly aerial battle. What's the connection? None other than Tony Stark himself -- and only he can stop the slaughter! Part 3 of 4. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 IRON MAN: VIVA LAS VEGAS #3 (of 4) Written by JON FAVREAU Pencils & Cover by ADI GRANOV The great dragon Fin Fang Foom walks the streets of sin city, at stake is the future of the human species, and Iron Man’s down to his last chip. Let it ride… 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ …$3.99 MARVEL 1985 #3 (of 5) Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS “THE VISITORS” They’re coming for us. The most dangerous villains in the Marvel Universe are here—in our world—and they’re not taking prisoners. The only people who stand between salvation and destruction are 13-year old Toby and his dad, who once was friends with the enigmatic Clyde Wyncham. MARK MILLAR (CIVIL WAR, KICK-ASS, WOLVERINE) and TOMMY LEE EDWARDS (BULLET POINTS, The Question) continue this epic super hero crossover, with far-reaching and surprising implications for the Marvel Universe! 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ …$3.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #1 Written by PAUL TOBIN Penciled by ALVIN LEE Cover by ROGER CRUZ It’s probably a bad sign when Hercules comes asking for a favor. It’s juuuuuust a little job that needs doing, but this is Hercules; isn’t he supposed to be REALLY good at doing labors himself? Before they know it, Iron Man, Spider-Man and the Hulk are stuck looking after Orthus and Cerberus, the two legendary hounds of the underworld! Luckily, the dogs learn to behave after chewing up only a few cars, a statue, and Iron Man, and finally they’re obedient enough for the Metro Dog Show! Only problem, Hercules wants the dogs back. Oh no, Herc, not before the Hulk gets his ribbon! It’s two dogs with five heads between them, and all the action you can handle. 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #41 Written by MARC SUMERAK Penciled by RYAN STEGMAN Cover by SEAN GORDON MURPHY Start your engines, Spider-Fans, because Peter Parker is about to hit the highway on one of the most exciting adventures of his young life -- Midtown High's Driver's Ed course! But the road to four-wheeled freedom becomes bumpy when the monstrous Man-Bull stampedes through the city streets! It's high-octane hijinks at the speed of Spidey! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #38 Written by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Penciled by RONAN CLIQUET Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN The FF have received an invitation they can't refuse...on the moon. But who could it be and what do they want? Be here to see if the Fantastic Four survive or if they need to change their name to the Terrific Three. 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #13 Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by JUAN ROMAN CANO SANTACRUZ Cover by SEAN GORDON MURPHY Hulk and his traveling buddies (fun-loving teen, Rick Jones and rollicking monkey, Monkey) have returned to New York City to find something amiss… all the super heroes have been transformed into ravenous, stumbling monsters! But can even the strength of the Hulk stand up to the unstoppable… MARVEL MUMMIES?!? Fan-fave Hulk creator Peter David comes to Marvel Adventures Hulk with unlucky issue 13, bringing our most mummified issue ever! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #26 Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by IG GUARA Cover by LEONARD KIRK It's the bottom of the ninth, the Avengers are down by two, two strikes down and bases loaded. The stakes for the Cosmic Pennant have never been higher. How will Galactus call this one? Okay... we admit. We have no idea what's going on in this story. Kirk drew the cover, and now Parker has to come up with something. THAT'S GOOD COMICS!!! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #13 Marvel Adventures Avengers #13 X-Men: First Class #1 64 PGS./All Ages …$4.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES TWO-IN-ONE #13 MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #4 MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #39 64 PGS./All Ages …$4.99 HULK CHRONICLES: WWH #1 Written by GREG PAK & PETER DAVID Penciled by GARY FRANK, AL RIO, LEE WEEKS & SEAN PHILLIPS Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Experience WORLD WAR HULK – the super-hero-smashing, city-leveling, bone-crushing, Marvel-history-making event – and its major tie-ins in chronological order! Hulk is coming, and no power on Earth can stop him from getting revenge on the Illuminati! In INCREDIBLE HULK #106, find out which of Earth's heroes will fight FOR the Hulk! Amadeus Cho, the boy genius who once took on Reed Richards on behalf of the Hulk, confronts She-Hulk and Doc Samson – and precipitates a gamma-powered smash-fest in the wilds of Jersey! And in WORLD WAR HULK PROLOGUE: WORLD BREAKER, learn what events led up to the super-human battle-to-end-all-battles. As Hulk’s great stone ship approaches the planet, he prepares for the war on the horizon by reliving past conflicts with Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Doctor Strange and the Inhumans. Also featuring an expanded recap of the events of PLANET HULK! 72 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99 MOON KNIGHT #20 Written by MIKE BENSON Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO “IN THE COMPANY OF WOLVES” Special extra-sized issue illustrated by Mike Deodato (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, NEW AVENGERS) and guest-starring Werewolf By Night! In the aftermath of the Black Spectre debacle, Moon Knight is Public Enemy Number One, a fugitive from justice. But that’s not his only problem. Something awful is happening in the dank basement below Club Lu’Pine. Blood-smeared walls raked by claws tell half the story. To know the whole truth, Moon Knight will have to step into the arena and stare down a creature fueled by instinct and fury. To survive, he must become what he faces. 80 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 newuniversal: 1959 Written by KIERON GILLEN Penciled by GREG SCOTT Cover by BRANDON PETERSON This is a story about killing the future. 1959 is the dawn of the new age of superheroics—the so-called “Fireworks” have granted superhuman powers to three Americans, and set the world on a collision-course with destiny. But it’s a destiny Philip Voight must prevent at any cost. The first newuniversal one-shot expands the mythos of this world, thanks to writer KIERON GILLEN (Phonogram), hand-picked by newuniversal’s Warren Ellis, and the brilliant art of GREG SCOTT shows us the world, like it never was…in 1959. 48 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 newuniversal: shockfront #3 (of 6) Written by WARREN ELLIS Penciled by STEVE KURTH Cover by BRANDON PETERSON When one superhuman is discovered: they must observe. When two are discovered: they must act. And when three are found: it's Project Spitfire’s mission to kill them all. It’s a hard world, and hard decisions have to be made. Unfortunately for Ken Connell and Izzy Randall, they’re at ground zero in the battle to prevent super-human Armageddon. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #21 Written by MATT FRACTION & RICK REMENDER Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by ALEX MALEEV JIGSAW PART 4: The Hand and it's cadre of fantastic killers makes its move against the Punisher as every shooter in New York City has their sites trained on Frank Castle...and with his only allies in hiding, Frank brings the fight underground. As the entire city watches Frank run, S.H.I.E.L.D. —and Bridge's Girls—follow. The creative genius of JIGSAW is in full bloom...how much punishment can one man take? You have no idea. By Matt Fraction (UNCANNY X-MEN, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) and Rick Remender (Fear Agent, The Atom), with art by the legendary Howard Chaykin (WOLVERINE, WAR IS HELL: THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE PHANTOM EAGLE). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 NOVA #15 Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES Cover by ALEX MALEEV Face-to-really-big-face with Galactus! He’s attempted to save evacuees, he’s tried to bring down a horrifying serial killer, he’s even gone one-on-one with the Silver Surfer…but now our lone space cop must take his plight directly to the Big G himself! But the question is: will this universal force of nature even listen? It’s got Galactus, Silver Surfer, Nova, crazy twists and pretty art—so don’t you owe it to yourself to check out the book that Ain’t It Cool News says “knocked my socks off with each and every issue”? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 PATSY WALKER: HELLCAT, AGENT OF THE INITIATIVE #1 (of 5) Written by KATHRYN IMMONEN Penciled by DAVID LAFUENTE Cover by STUART IMMONEN Patsy Walker, S.H.I.E.L.D. wants YOU to join the Initiative…and protect the frozen north. You heard me right, sister. The Klondike. Seward’s Folly. Alaska. So pack some long johns and prepare for trouble. GUEST-STARRING: IRON MAN! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 SKRULLS VS. POWER PACK #1 (of 4) Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by CORY HAMSCHER Cover by GURIHIRU Sssshh! There's this invasion, see, and it's a secret... No, no, not that one. I mean the one where dastardly SKRULLS impersonate Marvel's premiere all-kids super hero team, commit crimes around the universe in their form, so intergalactic bounty hunters capture and imprison Alex, Julie, Jack and Katie in Space Juvie...the dreaded reform-school planet Hadith-VI! And the only ones with any hope of springing them are FRANKLIN RICHARDS, H.E.R.B.I.E., and SMARTSHIP FRIDAY! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #11 Written by MARK GUGGENHEIM, IVAN BRANDON, B. CLAY MOORE & RICH KOSLOWSKI Penciled by FRANCIS TSAI, NIKO HENRICHON, LEE WEEKS & MARCO CHECCHETTO Cover by DAVE WILKINS VANGUARD races to its conclusion: the mystery is solved, but who will survive to tell the tale? Meanwhile, Guardian confronts his tormentors in WEAPON OMEGA’s penultimate chapter; MACHINE MAN battles his past to save his sanity; and STINGRAY goes face-to-face with a horror from the deep! 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 OMEGA: THE UNKNOWN #10 (of 10) Written by JONATHAN LETHEM & KARL RUSNAK Pencils & Cover by FAREL DALRYMPLE & PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER Nothing -- not The Mink, not The Nowhere Man, not hordes of zombified robots or robotified zombies, not even poisoned hamburgers -- can possibly stop Omega The Unknown from concluding his story in this tenth issue of this precedent-smashing miniseries. Learn the final fates of Alex, Amanda, Fenton and their friends -- as well as the answer to this question: if one of Manhattan's costumed defenders perishes, can anyone take his place? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SECRET INVASION #4 (of 8) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Sketch Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN The world has turned upside down! The Skrulls have taken the Earth as part of their empire, the Avengers and Initiative are scattered...but there are two people who want some answers. One has a hammer and one has a shield. 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ …$3.99 MIGHTY AVENGERS #16 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by KHOI PHAM Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! ELEKTRA IS A SKRULL!! Words that have echoed through Marvel Comics for the last two years. But how did this happen and for how long has this been true? THE ANSWER IS HERE! Hint! She went down swinging. Plus the answer to the biggest question in modern Avengers history... 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 NEW AVENGERS #43 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by BILLY TAN Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! SPIDER-MAN VERSUS CAPTAIN AMERICA IN THE JUNGLES OF THE SAVAGE LAND! But who is who and what is what?? At least one of these people isn't who they say they are. Plus a huge chapter in the Secret Invasion story as more information as to how the Skrulls set their major plans in motion is revealed... Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna and featuring spectacular artwork from rising star Billy Tan. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #15 Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by HARVEY TOLIBAO Cover by MARK BROOKS SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! "The Only Good Skrull..." With the NEW AVENGERS and the MIGHTY AVENGERS trapped in the Savage Land, it's up to the AVENGERS INITIATIVE to face off against the first major strike of the Skrull Invasion! There, on the field of battle, the cadet with the biggest secret has to choose how red (or green) his blood really is. Heroes will fall. Heroes will die. And one shall rise. All THIS and: A new cowardly low for ANT-MAN! A new danger for WAR MACHINE! And 3-D MAN gains a "killer" new "krew"! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SECRET INVASION: FRONT LINE #1 (of 5) Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by GG STUDIO'S MARCO CASTIELLO Cover by JUAN DOE As Skrull warships fill the skies, and heroes battle for their very survival in the Savage Land, the citizens of New York struggle to survive the worst day of their lives. Brian Reed (CAPTAIN MARVEL) and Marco Castiello bring you a stunning ground-level look at Secret Invasion! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SECRET INVASION: RUNAWAYS/YOUNG AVENGERS #2 (of 3) Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST Art by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover by MICHAEL RYAN Things look bleak for the future of the Marvel Universe. Xavin has turned on the Runaways. Hulkling is out of commission. Can the rest of the Runaways and Young Avengers keep it together? Heck, can they survive? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SECRET INVASION: FANTASTIC FOUR #3 (of 3) Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by BARRY KITSON Cover by ALAN DAVIS "OPERATION: BREAK-IN!" As the situation in the Negative Zone continues devolving, Ben and Johnny realize that their one chance to get back home resides with a criminal mastermind...trapped in Reed's prison for non-registered heroes and villains! It's the new Fantastic Four, True believers--the Thing, the Human Torch, Franklin, and Valeria--making one last-ditch attempt to save the Baxter Building from complete destruction! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 BLACK PANTHER #39 Written by JASON AARON Penciled by JEFTE PALO Cover by JASON PEARSON “SEE WAKANDA, AND DIE,” PART 1 3-part tie-in to “Secret Invasion,” written by guest-writer Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE)! When the Skrulls come to town, it's all-out war in Wakanda. The alien invaders have war ships, advanced technology, super-powered soldiers and an army that outnumbers the Wakandans ten to one. Cake walk, right? Think again. There’s a reason Wakanda had never been conquered – and the Skrulls are about to find out why…the hard way. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI 13 #3 Written by PAUL CORNELL Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by BRYAN HITCH SECRET INVASION TIE-IN, PART 3 (of 4) It’s Science Fiction versus Fantasy as the war machines of the unstoppable Skrull army invade the magical realm of Avalon. Can Pete Wisdom and the rest of MI 13 keep the Skrulls from taking control of the world’s magic? Will this be our heroes’ finest hour? Or has the sun finally set on the British Isles? And what is Spitfire doing to that Skrull on the cover? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 INCREDIBLE HERCULES #119 Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR., KLAUS JANSON & DEAN WHITE SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! "SACRED INVASION" takes a shocking turn! Betrayed by one of their own, their strategy in shambles, Hercules and the God Squad find themselves marooned on a hostile world with countless hordes of alien slave-deities between them and their final goal of the Skrull pantheon! They have no choice but to fight against impossible odds for their very lives, for in this realm, gods can die, and in this issue -- A GOD WILL DIE! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SECRET INVASION #1 DIRECTOR’S CUT Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by LEINIL YU Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN Go behind the scenes of the event that will change the Marvel Universe forever! The shape-shifting alien race known as the Skrulls has secretly infiltrated every super-powered organization on Earth with one goal: full-scale invasion! Now, get closer to the action than ever before! This bonus edition reprints SECRET INVASION #1 in its entirety – plus the SECRET INVASION PROLOGUE, previously available only online, and other choice extras! 64 PGS./ Rated T+ …$4.99 MS. MARVEL #29 Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by ADRIANA MELO Cover by GREG HORN SECRET INVASION continues here! Intergalactic war comes to the streets of Manhattan! As Ms. Marvel stands alone before the Skrull invasion, she must find the warrior within and stop an army of invincible killers! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 THUNDERBOLTS #122 Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by FERNANDO BLANCO Cover by BILLY TAN SECRET INVASION strikes Thunderbolts Mountain as Captain Marvel attacks! But when you're dealing with the Thunderbolts, it's never quite clear who's the villain and who's the hero...Also, another unexpected visitor shows up, threatening to tear the T-Bolts apart from within! Can Norman Osborn hold his team of damaged psyches and tortured souls together, or is this the end of the Thunderbolts as we know them? Part 1 of 4. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 NEW WARRIORS #14 Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX Penciled by KOI TURNBULL Cover by NIC KLEIN The first chapter of a two-part SECRET INVASION story! Skrulls. Shape-changing aliens who have invaded Earth. Impersonating and replacing your friends and family. Maybe even taking the place of a brother. When an army of Skrulls arrives in Manhattan, Donyell Taylor asks: Was the Night Thrasher who died in Stamford, Connecticut really his brother? Or could it have been a Skrull? Desperate to find out if his brother is alive, Donyell rushes off to investigate. Little does he know, some familiar faces might be launching an investigation of their own. One that puts them on a collision course with their former teammate. From the pages of AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE, enter: Counter Force! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 X-FACTOR #33 Written by PETER DAVID Pencils by LARRY STROMAN Cover by BOO COOK Secret Invasion tie-in! A She-Hulk crossover! Darwin and Longshot show up! New cover artist, Boo Cook! New interior artist, Larry Stroman! And...oh yeah...X-Factor's new digs! What do we have to do, put it in your hands ourselves?! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SHE-HULK #31 Written by PETER DAVID Art by VINCENZO CUCCA Cover by MIKE DEODATO SECRET INVASION tie-in and X-FACTOR crossover issue! It’s double the trouble as our gamma-ray glamazon finds herself on a collision course with the mystery-solving X-Factor and hip-deep in the Skrull infestation! What does She-Hulk’s partner Jazinda – who just happens to be a Skrull – know about the invasion…and is she part of it? And why has writer Peter David pitted the heroes of his two books against one another? All the answers are waiting for you here…and so is an exciting new art team! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SKRULLS! ONE-SHOT Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS Cover by GREG HORN Ever since the dawning of the Marvel Age of heroes, the Skrulls have been known as scheming, conniving, insidious interlopers in the affairs not just of Earth, but the whole universe. Now, get the Skrulls' side of the story! Who are they, what drives them, and what are their ultimate goals? Who are their heroes, and who are their villains? And what will become of their clash between religion and modernity - manifest in their relentless pursuit of the Earth as the final prize - when it spills over into universal mayhem? SKRULLS! helps answer these questions and gives you the clues to ask even more! Featuring detailed information about the full expanse of Skrull history – including biographical data of classic Skrulls through the ages, reprints of key moments from Skrull history and original material that will help form a deeper understanding of the Skrull race...all from a Skrull perspective. SKRULLS! is 64 pages and no ads full of shape-shifting secrets! 64 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99 SQUADRON SUPREME 2 #1 Written by HOWARD CHAYKIN Penciled by MARCO TURINI Cover by GREG LAND “POWER TO THE PEOPLE” PART 1 (OF 6) They were gods walking the Earth… powerful but flawed, they dreamed of remaking the world in their image. After their apocalyptic battle with Redstone, and after their terrifying fight with the Ultimate Universe, that dream has become a nightmare. While mankind struggles to rebuild, new heroes appear—and Nick Fury, left behind after the hit ULTIMATE POWER limited series, learns the shocking secrets of four astronauts who returned to Earth…changed. Join comics legend HOWARD CHAYKIN and newcomer MARCO TURINI to ask the question—whatever happened to the Squadron Supreme? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 THOR #10 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL J. Michael Straczynski and Olivier Coipel’s unstoppable new vision of Thor barrels on stronger than ever! As the Asgardians returned to this life and Thor returned to Midgard, so came the ills that have plagued the gods and man for millennia. Now for the first time since their rebirth, Thor and his fellow hero-gods are venturing forth from the Shining City to confront the growing evils that amass on their horizon…and within their walls… 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 TRUE BELIEVERS #1 (of 5) Written by CARY BATES Pencils & Cover by PAUL GULACY “PAYBACK IS A BITCH” Super heroes running a female fight club? Unbelievable perhaps, but it's a tale of depravity that will send shockwaves across the globe once the sordid details appear on a podcast uploaded by the TRUE BELIEVERS! Who are these counter-culture subversives with strange powers and abilities who have proclaimed themselves 'warriors of the information age'? The True Believers not only speak truth to power, they wield it like a weapon using it to root out lies and deception, cover-ups and conspiracies wherever they find them. Whether it’s S.H.I.E.L.D. or the Illuminati, HYDRA or Weapon X, the CIA or the CSA, no target is too big and no one is off-limits—including a wary superhuman community with plenty of its own secrets to hide! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 ASTONISHING X-MEN #25 Written by WARREN ELLIS Pencils & Wraparound Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI It’s the book you’ve been waiting for. The superstar team of Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi are ready to take the X-Men to the “Second Stage”! “Messiah CompleX” pulled the X-Men team together, “Divided We Stand” tore them apart. Now the X-Men are back to business -- with a new look, a new base of operations, and a mystery to solve that will take them into previously uncharted territory and test them to their core! SFX TIE-IN 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 UNCANNY X-MEN #500 Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION Penciled by GREG LAND & TERRY DODSON 50/50 Wraparound Cover by ALEX ROSS 50/50 Wraparound Cover by GREG LAND Variant Cover by MICHAEL TURNER Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON “SFX”, PART 1! Sentinels? What? And Magneto? And is that the Master Mold? What the hell is going on in San Francisco now that the Uncanny X-Men have relocated there? They’ve got a new Headquarters and a new status quo as the gauntlet is thrown for a new era of mutantkind. It’s all here in the double-sized anniversary issue that sets up the plotlines that will be developed over the next year in UNCANNY. And it’s all brought to you by the hot writing team of Ed Brubaker & Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist) and fan favorite artists Greg Land (ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY) and Terry Dodson (SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT, Wonder Woman). New creators, new home. The future begins now. 48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 X-MEN: LEGACY #214 Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by SCOT EATON Cover by ALAN DAVIS Sinister’s machinations finally come to a head, after decades of preparations. Can Xavier discover the secrets to the plot against his mind before his loses his sanity? Or will he become another in a long line of victims? Either way, he just may learn things about his past he’ll come to regret. Guest starring Sebastian Shaw and the deadliest gator in the swamp, Gambit! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 X-FORCE #5 Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils & 50/50 Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN 50/50 Bloody Variant Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN “ANGELS AND DEMONS” It began with one simple mission: Kill the Purifier leader Matthew Risman before he kills any more mutants. But everything went to hell…and now it gets worse. Wolfsbane’s decent continues. War rages between Risman and Bastion. The Choir rises. And if that weren’t enough... it’s X-FORCE VERSUS ARCHANGEL. Part 5 (of 6) 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 CABLE #5 Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI Variant Cover by MARC SILVESTRI The war that started in “Messiah CompleX” continues here! Hang on to your Bjorn-straps, people: Here it is, the can’t-miss conclusion to “War Baby”! Both Cable and Bishop have crossed lines they thought they’d never cross. There’s no going back now. And in the disaster-ravaged streets of a near-future Manhattan, it all comes down to which X-Man wants to accomplish his objective more. The gloves are off…the guns are loaded…and nobody’s going to walk out of this one unscathed… including the baby! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 YOUNG X-MEN #4 Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Penciled by YANICK PAQUETTE Cover by TERRY DODSON “NEW GENESIS,” part 4 (of 5) It’s the Young X-Men vs. the Hellfire Club! Will the kids survive? Marc Guggenheim (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, WOLVERINE, Eli Stone) and Yanick Paquette (ULTIMATE X-MEN) pack more surprises than you can handle into this issue. Do not miss this! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 WOLVERINE #67 Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN “OLD MAN LOGAN” Logan owes the Hulk Gang. He owes them big, and they’re not the kind to let a debt slide, even for the guy who—50 years ago—called himself Wolverine. So Logan’s agreed to a crazy ride across America with the blind archer, Hawkeye, to deliver a package to the East Coast. First stop: San Francisco…but only if Logan and Hawkeye can make it past—the GHOST RIDERS. MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN—the best-selling creative team of the 21st century—continue the biggest Wolverine story the future has ever seen! Part 2 (of 8) 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 ANGEL: REVELATIONS #3 (of 5) Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Art & Cover by ADAM POLLINA Warren Worthington III thought he had it easy. Wealthy upbringing, posh prep school, hot girlfriend…but all of that ended when wings started growing from his back! Now the young man who will be Angel of the X-Men is embarking on his first adventure, and discovering what makes him a hero. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN) with groundbreaking art by Adam Pollina in his stunning return to the X-Men! 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ …$3.99 WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #27 Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEPHEN SEGOVIA Cover by GREG LAND “SON OF X” The origin of Daken, the son of Wolverine! Following in his father’s footsteps, Daken is inducted into a secret society of killers and trained by the master himself—the mysterious being known as Romulus. But now that Daken has been freed from his master’s grasp by his father, Wolverine, has his training ended…or has it just begun? Part 2 (of 2). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 GENEXT #3 (of 5) Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by PATRICK SCHERBERGER Cover by DOUG GREGORYALEXANDER No-Name. Her past is a mystery, both to her fellow students at the Xavier Institute as well as the faculty and staff. Nevertheless, that past is coming back to haunt her. When her teammates awake to find their nameless friend missing, there’s no way they can just let the matter go, no matter what the school’s headmasters say! Continuing the story of the offspring of the X-Men we know from writer who made the X-Men what they are today, Chris Claremont! 48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 NEW EXILES #8 Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by TOM GRUMMETT Cover by ALAN DAVIS The Exiles find themselves caught in a war on an Earth where Napoleon’s empire has been reigning for centuries, but the team has more than a few troubles to contend with. Psylocke finds herself in the far east, where echoes of her past on her own Earth leave her reeling. Gambit, meanwhile, finds himself in familiar waters on his first mission with the team, while the others get caught up in a web of politics and Imperial intrigue. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 X-MEN: ODD MEN OUT ONE-SHOT Written by ROGER STERN & MICHAEL HIGGINS Penciled by DAVE COCKRUM Cover by ERIC NGUYEN Featuring two never-before-seen stories illustrated by the late, legendary Dave Cockrum. First up, relive the history of the X-Men, as recounted by Professor X and his old friend, former FBI Agent Fred Duncan. Then, the New Mutants – Rictor, Boom Boom, Cannonball, Rusty, Skids, Sunspot and Wolvesbane – face off against the Mad Thinker. 48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #5 Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY Cover by SALVADOR ESPIN “TO ME, MY X-MEN! You must immediately pursue Wolverine into Canada! He has defected back to ALPHA FLIGHT...and taken Kitty Pryde with him!” 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #14 Written by JEFF PARKER Art and Cover by ROGER CRUZ The X-Men's new friend Aaron isn't acting quite right. As it turns out, neither are the rest of the X-Series androids back at his secret facility. You might even say they're starting to become... murderously unstable. PLUS: A Colleen Coover Cartoon! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: UNCANNY X-MEN 500 ISSUES CELEBRATION Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS In 1963, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby launched a new title that featured a band of teenagers and their wheelchair-bound mentor, all possessing an "X-Tra" power that made them unique...and feared by humanity. UNCANNY X-MEN went through some early highs and lows before exploding back onto the scene in the late 1970s under the auspices of Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum and John Byrne – fast becoming a phenomenon that would break out of the comics industry and become a worldwide sensation. It would make characters like Wolverine, Phoenix and Rogue household names, and launch the careers of talents like Paul Smith, Marc Silvestri, Jim Lee and Joe Madureira – to name just a few. In honor of UNCANNY X-MEN's milestone 500th issue, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT throws a party to celebrate one of the greatest comics of all time. Join us as we look back at 500 issues worth of amazing characters, top creative talent and some of the most powerful stories in the medium. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 UNCANNY X-MEN 500 ISSUES POSTER BOOK Thirty-six posters celebrating 500 issues of UNCANNY X-MEN! 72 PGS./No Rating …$6.99 FOOLKILLER: SHORT TIME #1 (of 5) Written by GREGG HURWITZ Penciled by PAUL AZACETA Cover by TOMM COKER “SHORT TIME,” PART 1 Los Angeles. The City of Angels. For a town that thinks it's pretty, there's plenty of ugly to go around. That's where the Foolkiller comes in -- taking a scalpel to warts, expurgating the cancer that grows in society's gut. When an ex-con named Darius Goode is brutally murdered just two days out of Lompoc, it barely makes the police blotter. But when signs point to Goode being the latest victim of the clandestine hate-crime organization known as the White Angels, the Foolkiller has to get involved. Thus begins a bloody search that takes him from the Hollywood Hills to the city’s back alleys and eventually across the path of the one vigilante whose legend exceeds even his own. Yep, him. 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content …$3.99 HAUNT OF HORROR: LOVECRAFT #2 (of 3) Written by RICHARD CORBEN Pencils & Cover by RICHARD CORBEN Horror comics legend RICHARD CORBEN (HAUNT OF HORROR: EDGAR ALLAN POE) brings you a new 3-issue limited series that offers eerie new spins on the poems and short stories of H.P. Lovecraft. Each issue features three adaptations—beautifully rendered in black and white with gray tones as only Corben can do it—along with a printing of the original source text by H.P. Lovecraft. In this second issue, Corben brings you “The Music of Eric Zann,” “The Canal,” and “The Lamp.” It’s classic Lovecraft with a new twist! 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content …$3.99 WAR IS HELL: THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE PHANTOM EAGLE #5 (OF 5) Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by JOHN CASSADAY The stunning conclusion to Garth Ennis (PUNISHER MAX) and Howard Chaykin’s (PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL) gritty World War I fighter pilot saga. The body count has reached an all time high and the pressures of combat have taken their toll on Karl Kauffman. Can he survive the war with his sanity intact? Can he survive at all? 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content …$3.99 PUNISHER #59 Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by GORAN PARLOV Cover by TIM BRADSTREET “VALLEY FORGE, VALLEY FORGE,” PART 5 Garth Ennis concludes his seminal run on PUNISHER -- in style. It all comes down to a tape. And what seven desperate and insanely powerful men have done to conceal it. So far, they’re off to a good start: A Special Forces Squad has got the drop on the Punisher and is poised to fulfill the kill order. But then there’s a twist — a development no one could have seen coming, least of all Frank Castle -- and things get really interesting. 32 PGS./Explicit Content …$2.99 CRIMINAL #5 Written by ED BRUBAKER Art by SEAN PHILLIPS Nothing is what is seems when a woman on the run falls for a man running from his past! "Bad Night," Part 2 of 4, twists like a knife in your back, as CRIMINAL's new expanded format keeps the hits coming! Jacob K. is no stranger to trouble, or to the troubles that bring trouble with them. Still, his coincidental meeting with a beautiful woman in need of shelter is beginning to turn his life upside down, and he's starting to wonder if he even cares. And he's also wondering if there are really any coincidences in life. See what these bad nights will bring him, and if he'll get out alive. And on top of this longer-than-usual length main story, CRIMINAL now features an expanded back-pages section as well—with articles by Brubaker and other top crime writers, from novelists to screenwriters to comic writers. These noir articles have become a popular piece of the CRIMINAL package, and are somthing that can only be found in the comics, not in any collections. So don't miss out on the start of a new story arc in the most acclaimed crime comic on the stands! 40 PGS./Mature Content/No Ads ...$3.50 CRIMINAL VOL 3: THE DEAD AND THE DYING Written by ED BRUBAKER Art by Sean Phillips The third collection of Ed Brubaker and Sean Philiips' critically-acclaimed noir series follows a different twist of the knife this time--telling three interlinking stories that take place during the early 1970s and swirl around the fate of a hard-luck Femme Fatale, a boxer and a thief and killer just home from Vietnam. Each story is told from a different narrative point-of-view, so we can see the varied secrets and hidden desires that ultimately lead to a lot of murder and mayhem. 104 PGS./Mature Content ...$11.99 KICK-ASS #5 Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Since he put on the green wetsuit and became Kick-Ass, Dave Lizewski has broken both legs, shattered his back; been run over by a Mercedes, smashed by garbage cans, and clobbered by gangsters; become a YouTube phenomenon and inspired a wave of costumed vigilantes…but none of that can compare to what’s going to happen now that John Genovese knows who he is. The super hero sensation of 2008 continues, courtesy of Mark Millar (CIVIL WAR, WOLVERINE, 1985, FANTASTIC FOUR) and John Romita Jr. (WORLD WAR HULK, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN)! 32 PGS./Mature …$2.99 POWERS #31 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING "Z" Part 2 BRAND NEW STORY ARC! NEW FORMAT! HOP ON THE POWERS TRAIN! Who were the Rat Pack of the Powers universe? And was Detective Christian Walker one of them? When the controversial crime fighter only known as Z meets his maker, the investigation reveals a secret chapter of Walker's past. Will Walker's true origin reveal itself to those closest to him? And can they handle it?! Plus: Deena Pilgrim faces her future. 40 PGS./Mature…$3.95 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 2 HC Written by JOE SIMON & JACK KIRBY with STAN LEE Penciled by JOE SIMON & JACK KIRBY with CHARLES NICHOLAS, AL AVISON & AL GABRIELE Cover by JOE SIMON & JACK KIRBY From the heart of comics’ Golden Age come the earliest adventures of the greatest patriot to grace the four-color page: Captain America! Created on the eve of America’s entry into World War II, these stories are full of jaw-busting battles against the Nazi menace, mad scientists, crazed carnivals and mysteries at the ballpark that could only come from Joe Simon and Jack Kirby – two of the medium’s greatest visionaries! But there’s more to enjoy than just the adventures of Cap and Bucky; you’ll also meet Stan Lee’s wartime correspondent, “Headline” Hunter; the mighty Hurricane; Father Time; and Tuk, Cave Boy – and enjoy house ads, Sentinel of Liberty updates and puzzle pages in these complete and fully restored collections of the rarest hits from the Marvel archives! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #5-8. 280 PGS./All Ages …$59.99 ISBN:978-0-7851-2228-9 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 2 HC – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 99 280 PGS./All Ages …$59.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2229-6 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE DEFENDERS VOL. 1 HC Written by ROY THOMAS & STEVE ENGLEHART Penciled by ROSS ANDRU & SAL BUSCEMA Cover by NEAL ADAMS Leap into the adventures of the dynamic Defenders, comics’ greatest non-team! Bonded in a mutual mission are the mightiest misfits in the Marvel U.: the Incredible Hulk, the Sub-Mariner and the Silver Surfer. But these warriors three don’t rest on bylaws and butlers; they – along with the Master of the Mystic Arts, Dr. Strange, and the defiant Valkyrie – come together only in moments of utmost crisis. Facing enemies from across the incomprehensible divide, the Defenders square off against Dormammu; the Nameless One; the Enchantress; and a dark menace from Dr. Strange’s past, the sorcerer Cyrus Black. It’s not just baddies they do battle with, though. In a prelude to the epic Avengers/Defenders War, Hulk, Namor and the Silver Surfer go head-to-head with the mighty Avengers in a fight that pits hero against hero like none other! Collecting SUB-MARINER #34-35, MARVEL FEATURE #1-3 and THE DEFENDERS #1-6. 256 PGS./All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3044-4 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE DEFENDERS VOL. 1 HC – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 100 256 PGS./All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 9978-0-7851-3045-1 ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST BOOK 2 HC Written by JAVIER GRILLO-MARXUACH, DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by KYLE HOTZ, SEAN CHEN & TOM RANEY Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT The next Annihilation epic continues with the newest addition to Marvel's galaxy of sci-fi stars and the last remaining Nova Corps centurian, as the action builds to the main event! Who is the haunted loner known as Wraith? What are his chilling powers, how did he get them, and what is the tragic quest that drives him? Meanwhile, Rich Rider stood toe to toe with Annihilus, but can the Human Rocket face a foe that has an entire galaxy on lockdown? What will happen when a man used to flying anywhere finds himself trapped with nowhere to run? And finally, in the wake of the Phalanx's sneak attack on the Kree Empire, heroes separated by distance but united by willpower have taken their first steps toward liberating a galaxy in peril. Now, all the threads begin to weave together -- and if you thought the surprises were over, think again! What are the Phalanx really after? What new players will change the game? Grab your weapon and join the fight for freedom with Wraith, Nova, Quasar, Star-Lord and more! Collecting ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - WRAITH #1-4, NOVA #4-7 and ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST #1-6. 344 PGS./Rated T+ …$39.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2716-1 Trim size: oversized POWER PACK VOL. 1 HC Written by MARC SUMERAK Penciled by GURIHIRU Cover by GURIHIRU It’s all-ages action in the mighty Marvel manner! Marvel's youngest team of super heroes returns for more awesome action, family fun and Snark-stomping adventures – and this time they’ve brought some very special friends! Hot on the heels of four fun-filled, all-ages solo adventures, everyone's favorite super-powered siblings team up with Marvel’s merry mutants, the X-Men! Featuring Wolverine, Beast, Nightcrawler and Cyclops! Then, Power Pack returns for another titanic team-up – and this time, it's Earth's Mightiest Heroes leading the charge! Featuring Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman and more! Collecting POWER PACK #1-4, X-MEN AND POWER PACK #1-4, and AVENGERS AND POWER PACK ASSEMBLE! #1-4. 280 PGS./All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2915-8 Trimsize: oversized Note: This is a resolicit. All previous orders were canceled. ULTIMATE IRON MAN II PREMIERE HC Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD Penciled by PASQUAL FERRY Covers by PASQUAL FERRY & GABRIELE DELL’OTTO The untold origin of Iron Man continues – written by international best-selling author Orson Scott Card! When last we saw him, young Tony Stark was nearly blown to bits. How much of him survived his initial Iron Man trial run, and where does the young genius go from here? Plus: How does James Rhodes fit into Tony’s plans for the perfect fighting machine? Four-time Hugo Award-winner, two-time Nebula Award-winner and World Fantasy Award-winner Orson Scott Card (author of Ender’s Game) returns to the Ultimate Universe, now joined by ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR’s Pasqual Ferry! Collecting ULTIMATE IRON MAN II #1-5. 120 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2995-0 Trim size: standard This was previously solicited, all orders have been cancelled. ULTIMATE IRON MAN II PREMIERE HC – DIRECT MARKET ONLY 120 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3032-1 ULTIMATE IRON MAN TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1499-8) SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY VOL. 2 PREMIERE HC Written by BOB GALE & ZEB WELLS Penciled by PHIL JIMENEZ, CHRIS BACHALO & BARRY KITSON Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ Spider-Man’s Brand New Day continues, with more all-new adventures. Two new creative teams join the fray as writers Bob Gale (the Back to the Future trilogy) and Zeb Wells (HEROES FOR HIRE) rock Spidey’s world along with new artists Phil Jimenez (NEW X-MEN), Chris Bachalo (X-MEN) and Barry Kitson (THE ORDER). Peter confronts major changes at the Daily Bugle while New York is under siege by a blizzard, and a new villain, Freak, rampages through town. If he hopes to stand a chance against this new threat, Spider-Man is going to have to enlist the help of his New Avengers teammates! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #552-558. 168 PGS./Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2844-1 Trim size: standard CAPTAIN MARVEL: SECRET INVASION PREMIERE HC Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by LEE WEEKS Cover by LEE WEEKS From the pages of CIVIL WAR comes the tale of a man out of time! An accident in the Negative Zone propels Captain Marvel from the past to the present day. Now, he must come to terms not only with his own impending death, but with the way the world has changed in the time he has been gone. Brian Reed (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI, MS. MARVEL) and Lee Weeks (DAREDEVIL, SPIDER-MAN: DEATH AND DESTINY) bring you the story that returns one of Marvel's greatest heroes back where he belongs. Collecting CAPTAIN MARVEL #1-5 and CIVIL WAR: THE RETURN. 144 PGS./Rated A …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3303-2 Trim size: standard MOON KNIGHT VOL. 3: GOD & COUNTRY PREMIERE HC Written by MIKE BENSON & CHARLIE HUSTON Penciled by MARK TEXEIRA & JAVIER SALTARES Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM Award-winning TV writer Mike Benson (Entourage) takes over the reins, with co-plotter Charlie Huston! Moon Knight is back in the game — leaving a trail of broken bodies in his wake — and everyone wants to know the same thing: Who the hell gave this psycho a Registration Card? But no one wants to know more than the architect of the Initiative, Tony Stark. As the body count grows, the pressure to bring in the poster child for super-powered irresponsibility might grow too much for Stark to ignore. And when that happens? Collecting MOON KNIGHT #14-19. 144 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2892-2 Trim size: standard PUNISHER: WELCOME BACK, FRANK PREMIERE HC Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by TIM BRADSTREET The bestselling saga that redefined one of the Marvel Universe’s most unique characters! Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon deliver a wild ride of innovative chaos, reinstating the Punisher as an unstoppable force dispensing his vigilante justice on the streets of New York City. But not everyone is happy to see him return: Two unlucky cops draw the unenviable task of capturing him, while the ruthless Ma Gnucci and her gang will stop at nothing to see him dead. The Punisher also must contend with nosy neighbors and the rise of three copycats – the Holy, Elite and Mr. Payback – who want him to join their crime-cleansing force. Collecting PUNISHER (2000) #1-12. 288 PGS./Parental Advisory …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3384-1 Trim size: standard PUNISHER: WELCOME BACK, FRANK PREMIERE HC – DIRECT MARKET ONLY 288 PGS./Parental Advisory …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3385-8 X-MEN: LONGSHOT PREMIERE HC Written by ANN NOCENTI Penciled by ART ADAMS Cover by ART ADAMS Leather, looks and luck – put 'em all together, they spell Longshot! The non-mutant X-Man's first trip to Earth is reprinted here in its entirety, introducing the scintillating Spiral and the murky madness that is Mojo, menaces that threaten the Marvel Universe to this day! Guest-starring Spider-Man, She-Hulk and Doctor Strange! Collecting LONGSHOT #1-6. 192 PGS./All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3091-8 Trim size: standard X-MEN: LONGSHOT PREMIERE HC – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 14 192 PGS./All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3092-8 MINI MARVELS: ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS DIGEST Written by CHRIS GIARRUSSO Penciled by CHRIS GIARRUSSO Cover by CHRIS GIARRUSSO Here come the Mini Marvels in their very own comedy/adventure digest! Featuring Spidey, Wolvie, Iron Man, Hulk and more Marvel favorites – reimagined for an all-ages audience! 96 PGS./All Ages …$9.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3211-0 Note: This digest will have a limited print run MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 9: NEW YORK’S FINEST DIGEST Written by PAUL TOBIN Penciled by DAVID HAHN Cover by GRAHAM NOLAN All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing for a wild ride of all-new, unforgettable exploits! Featuring the Rhino, the Mad Thinker and his Awesome Android, A.I.M., and evil (though quite amateur) versions of some of Marveldom’s mightiest heroes! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #33-36. 96 PGS./All Ages …$7.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2985-1 These MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR DIGESTS STILL AVAILABLE! MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 1: FAMILY OF HEROES…$6.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1858-6) MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 2: FANTASTIC VOYAGES…$6.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1859-4) MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 3: WORLD'S GREATEST…$6.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2002-5) MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 4: COSMIC THREATS…$6.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2208-7) MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 5: ALL 4 ONE, 4 FOR ALL…$6.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2209-5) MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 6: MONSTERS & MYSTERIES DIGEST…$6.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2380-6) MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 7: THE SILVER SURFER…$6.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2485-6) MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 8: MONSTERS, MOLES, COWBOYS & COUPONS…$7.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2486-3) ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 TPB Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON, STACIE RITCHIE, & JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH Penciled by BRETT BOOTH Cover by BRETT BOOTH New York Times bestselling author Laurell. K. Hamilton offers readers a brand-new experience in the world of Anita Blake! Fusing mythology, werewolves and vampires with a story loaded with mystery, action and romance, the Anita Blake novels take place in a world where vampires, werewolves and other creatures of nightmare have been declared legal citizens of the United States. Anita Blake is an “animator” – a profession that involves raising the dead for a living. She is also known as a fearsome hunter of criminal vampires, and she moonlights by investigating cases that are far too much for “conventional” police. But as Anita gains the attention of the vampire masters in her hometown of St. Louis, she also risks revealing an intriguing secret about herself – the source of her unusual strength and power. As a special treat, Anita Blake fans will also discover an original side story featuring Anita and Dolph, by Laurell. K. Hamilton. Collecting ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES #1-6. 168 PGS./Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2581-5 ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 18: APOCALYPSE TPB Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA & HARVEY TOLIBAO Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA t’s dark times for the X-Men as the evolutionary emperor known as Apocalypse arrives! Will even the X-Men be enough to battle a being who has plotted our death and destruction for ages?! Meanwhile, two more monstrous threats – who look eerily like Stryfe and Onslaught – rear their ugly heads to ensure the young mutants’ downfall! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #89-93. 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$13.99 ISBN:978-0-7851-2550-1 These ULTIMATE X-MEN TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 1: THE TOMORROW PEOPLE...$14.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-0788-6) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 2: RETURN TO WEAPON X...$14.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-0868-8) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 3: WORLD TOUR...$17.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-0961-7) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 4: HELLFIRE & BRIMSTONE...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1089-5) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 5: ULTIMATE WAR...$10.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1129-8) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 6: RETURN OF THE KING...$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1091-7) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 7: BLOCKBUSTER...$14.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-1219-7) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 8: NEW MUTANTS...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1161-1) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 9: THE TEMPEST...$10.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1404-1) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 10: CRY WOLF...$8.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1405-X) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 11: THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME...$12.99 (0-7851-1659-1) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 12: HARD LESSONS...$9.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1801-2) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 13: MAGNETIC NORTH...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1906-X) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 14: PHOENIX?...$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2019-X) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 15: MAGICAL…$11.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2020-3) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 16: CABLE…$14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2548-5) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 17: SENTINELS…$15.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2549-5) HULK: WWH – WARBOUND TPB Written by GREG PAK Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by JIM CHEUNG The puny humans hate the Warbound, the savage alien monsters who joined the Hulk in his quest for vengeance against the heroes of Earth. But when new horrors arise in the New Mexico desert, the puny humans might just learn that a savage alien monster or two can be pretty handy in a pinch. What is Gammaworld? Which deadly enemy from the Hulk's past has returned? And who here dares to learn what it is to be Warbound, in life and death, whatever may come? Collecting WORLD WAR HULK: WARBOUND #1-5. 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$12.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1688-2 These HULK: WWH TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! HULK: WWH – WORLD WAR HULK…$19.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2596-9) HULK: WWH – DAMAGE CONTROL…$12.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2388-0) HULK: WWH – FRONT LINE…$16.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2666-9) HULK: WWH – GAMMA CORPS…$10.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2804-5) HULK: WWH – INCREDIBLE HERC…$14.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2991-2) HULK: WWH – WARBOUND…$12.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-1688-2) HULK: WWH – X-MEN…$24.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2888-5) THOR BY J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI VOL. 1 TPB Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL “Thor… succeeds quite well in blending fictional gods with very real conflicts…” –IGN.com Thor is back! And in a story only J. Michael Straczynski could tell! Returned to the pantheon of great Marvel heroes, the Asgardian God of Thunder is reunited with the mortal form of Dr. Don Blake. Together, they must reckon with the legacy of the mythic Norse kingdom and the awakening of its immortal heroes – but in a world that may not want them back! Collecting THOR #1-6. 160 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1722-3 X-MEN: ENDANGERED SPECIES TPB Written by MIKE CAREY, CHRISTOS N. GAGE & CHRISTOPHER YOST Penciled by SCOT EATON, MARK BAGLEY, MIKE PERKINS & ANDREA DIVITO Cover by MARC SILVESTRI “No More Mutants.” They say words can never hurt you. But they never met Wanda Maximoff. At the height of her madness during the crisis known as M Day, the Scarlet Witch uttered those three little words that obliterated nearly the entire species of mutants, consigning them to the dustbin of Darwin’s evolution. Following in the wake of DECIMATION, and setting up the final showdown with fate in the X-Men event MESSIAH COMPLEX, ENDANGERED SPECIES finds the Beast in a race against the clock to see what he can do to save the destiny of his fellow mutants before time runs out. Alone and with the future in his hands, can he stumble upon the key that will bring about a positive change, or will a species now endangered be headed irrevocably for extinction? Collecting the story originally serialized in the X-MEN: ENDANGERED SPECIES one-shot X-MEN #200-204, UNCANNY X-MEN #488-491, X-FACTOR #21-23 and NEW X-MEN #40-42. 192 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2820-5 WOLVERINE: THE DEATH OF WOLVERINE TPB Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM & JASON AARON Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by HOWARD CHAYKIN Wolverine dies! This is it: The story that takes Marvel's feral mutant to the limit – and beyond! With Wolverine reduced to a brain-dead vegetable, you'd think that was the end of his adventures – but it's actually just the beginning of Logan’s greatest challenge yet. Guest-starring Iron Man and Dr. Strange! Plus: All a recently divorced, down-on-his-luck ex-cop, Wendell Rayfield, has going for him is his new job. A job that involves a very large machine gun, a hole in the ground, a certain hirsute mutant and several thousand bullets. We all know what damage Wolverine can do with his claws, but how dangerous can he really be when all he's able to do is talk? Wendell Rayfield is about to find out. Collecting WOLVERINE #56-61. 160 PGS./Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2612-6 CIVIL WAR: WOLVERINE TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $17.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1980-9) NOVA VOL. 2: KNOWHERE TPB Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES, MAHMUD A. ASRAR, KLEBS JR. & PAUL PELLETIER Cover by NIC KLEIN It’s the Phalanx, the New Mutants' Warlock and more in a second volume rocketing right from the pages of ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST! We’ve seen Richard Rider burnt to a crisp, replaced by a Kree hottie and turned to the dark side. But just wait until you see what the last surviving “space cop” faces now! What is the haunted place called Knowhere? Who are Xarth’s Mightiest Heroes? Why will the new character named Cosmo quickly become one of your favorites? Oh…and what well-known CONQUEST characters are hot on our hero’s trail? As Nova enters the final phase of his epic quest for the key to defeating the Phalanx, the lone Centurion faces his darkest hour. Past, present and future clash, as the tyrannical techno-fiends make one last attempt to enslave him — in an act that will unravel Rider’s life right back to the moment where he first became the man called Nova – and possibly reveal his future! Plus: A special standalone thriller that traps Nova and Gamora, the universe’s most dangerous woman, together – and also the big return of the New Mutants’ Warlock – in the next volume of the series that IGN.com crowns “one of Marvel’s best new series.” Collecting NOVA #8-12 and NOVA ANNUAL #1. 160 PGS./Rated T+ …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2632-4 NOVA VOL. 1: ANNIHILATION – CONQUEST TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $17.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2631-7) SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM TPB Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by ESAD RIBIC Cover by ESAD RIBIC The Silver Surfer’s final voyage! For untold years, Norrin Radd has surfed the galaxy, exploring the darkness between stars, witnessing the rise and fall of vast civilizations. Now, his ride is about to come to an end. It starts with a small spot – a blemish that will spread until he is no more. Until then, the Silver Surfer would undertake his final voyage – to the one destination that has always eluded him. Collecting SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM #1-4. 104 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1796-4 THE ORDER VOL. 2: CALIFORNIA DREAMING TPB Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by BARRY KITSON Cover by BARRY KITSON A super-powered girl-gang known as the Black Dahlias takes the law into their own hands, and it’s up to the Order to shut them down — even if some members of the team agree with their purpose. And what does the mysterious-ish M.A.N. from S.H.A.D.O.W. want with former Order members? Meanwhile, out in the desert, some of the Order struggle to separate the difference between Hopi Lizard People and plain old run-of-the-mill gamma monsters. Oh! And guess what washes up on-shore in San Diego? Collecting THE ORDER #6-10. 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$12.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2796-3 THE ORDER VOL. 1: THE NEXT RIGHT THING TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $12.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2795-6) COUNTER X VOL. 1 TPB Written by WARREN ELLIS & IAN EDGINGTON Penciled by WHILCE PORTACIO, IAN MEDINA, ARIEL OLIVETTI & ENRIQUE BRECCIA Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO Like all mutants, X-Force must face a callous and deadly world -- but now they've been trained for it by Peter Wisdom, one of the most callous and deadly mutants of all! The proactive paranormal platoon faces a city transformed by Cold War mad science and a mutant druglord terrorist, but will their deadliest enemies be Wisdom's long-lost allies? Featuring killer zombies, exploding buildings and the dynamic Domino! Collecting X-FORCE #102-109. 192 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3304-9 CAPTAIN AMERICA: OPERATION REBIRTH (NEW PRINTING) TPB Written by MARK WAID Penciled by RON GARNEY & PINO RINALDI Cover by RON GARNEY The world again believes Captain America dead, but his life is saved by one he himself thought lost forever: S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Sharon Carter, the gallant girlfriend he saw perish in flames long before! But his one-time true love has only rescued him on behalf of his deadliest enemy, the Red Skull, who can't conquer the world until he and Cap stop Adolf Hitler and the Cosmic Cube from doing it first! Will working with one evil against another cost Cap his place as the U.S.A.'s premier protector? Guest-starring the Avengers and Doctor Doom! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #444-448 and #450-454. 264 PGS./All Ages …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3126-7 INVADERS CLASSIC VOL. 2 TPB Written by ROY THOMAS, ED SUMMER & STAN LEE Penciled by FRANK ROBBINS, JIM MOONEY, ALEX SCHOMBURG, DON RICO, LEE ELIAS & AL AVISON Cover by GIL KANE After their first several sagas of success, the Invaders spread across the world to discover new friends and new foes, plus the ever-present question of which is which! Introducing Spitfire! Warrior Woman! The Golem! The Blue Bullet! The Spirit of '76! Agent Axis! Plus: genuine Golden Age villains not seen in decades! Crusaders, Avengers and Destroyers – all for you in '42! Collecting INVADERS #10-21 and ANNUAL #1. 240 PGS./All Ages …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3120-5 INVADERS CLASSIC VOL. 1 TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $24.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2706-2) MS. MARVEL VOL. 4: MONSTER SMASH TPB Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI Cover by GREG HORN It’s Ms. Marvel vs. arch-enemies of the Fantastic Four and the X-Men! Ms. Marvel’s new Lightning Storm strike force receives two recruits from the Initiative: Machine Man and Sleepwalker?! And when the young hero Araña is kidnapped, it's time for Carol Danvers to use her newly expanded team to squash an evil that's hit too close to home! Plus: This is it – one of the biggest mysteries of Ms. Marvel's life is revealed! Carol Danvers heads to Monster Island, where the alien Brood and the very fate of the Earth – and possibly the galaxy – hangs in the balance! Collecting MS. MARVEL #18-24. 168 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2813-7 PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL VOL. 3: HUNTER/HUNTED TPB Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by ARIEL OLIVETTI, CORY WALKER, SCOTT WEGENER & HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI The reintroduction of a classic, brutal and bloodthirsty Kraven the Hunter! A bank robbery goes violently wrong – leaving the Rhino on the lam, running from the long arm of the law and, of course, the Punisher. As Frank Castle looks to settle the score with an old foe, the Hunter stalks the same prey, building himself the ultimate menagerie – a living, breathing super-human zoo! Add Spider-Man into this mix as the lone voice of sanity, and you've got chocolate and peanut butter with bullets dipped in it. Delicious! Violent! Explodey! Plus: Take a look inside the life and times of two misfits who’ve both been victims of the Punisher. And with WORLD WAR HULK in full swing and New York shut off from the outside world, who's left to protect those left behind? Frank @#$%!@!* Castle, that's who – and he's none too thrilled. As the insatiable Mung the Inconceivable rampages alone through lower Manhattan, Frank and Clarke help a small band of refugees hold back his relentless onslaught. Collecting PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #12-17. 152 PGS./Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2664-5 ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 4 TPB Written by DAVID KRAFT, ED HANNIGAN, JIM SHOOTER, MARY JO DUFFY, STEVEN GRANT & MARK GRUENWALD Penciled by ED HANNIGAN, BOB LUBBERS, SAL BUSCEMA, JIM MOONEY, DON PERLIN, BRUCE D. PATTERSON, HERB TRIMPE, JACK ABEL, JOE SINNOTT, TEX BLAISDELL & PABLO MARCOS Cover by HERB TRIMPE Havok, Nova, Captain Ultra...Shocker, Plantman, Batroc the Leaper – not the Defenders, but TWO incredible simulations! But the debacle of the dozens of "Defenders for a Day" is just the start for the latest look at Earth's Mightiest Non-Team! Will they be driven mad by Lunatik, or blown away by Foolkiller? International crises and extradimensional warfare abound! The secret of Omega the Unknown! Asgardians, androids and guys with wings on their heads! Plus: Spider-Man, the Black Panther and a guest-appearance by Millie the Model! Collecting DEFENDERS #61-91. 584 PGS./All Ages …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3061-1 These ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 1…$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1547-1) ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 2…$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2150-1) ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 3…$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2696-1) ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 7 TPB Written by GERRY CONWAY, TONY ISABELLA, LEN WEIN, STAN LEE, ROY THOMAS, MARV WOLFMAN, CHRIS CLAREMONT & STEVE ENGLEHART Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA, JOE SINNOTT, RICH BUCKLER, ROSS ANDRU, BOB BROWN, DICK AYERS & JOE STATON Cover by GIL KANE Miracles, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the end of time – when the world nears its end, the Fantastic Four's day has just begun! The world's greatest super-team faces enemies from the future, the past, the Earth's four corners and the Fifth Dimension! Doctor Doom, Annihilus, Ultron and the world-changing wedding that united Inhuman and mutant, FFer and Avenger! Guest-starring Namor the Sub-Mariner, the Silver Surfer, the Inhumans and more from the circle of friends of Marvel's foremost family! Plus: the first appearance of X-Factor's Madrox the Multiple Man! You've come a long way, Jamie! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #138-159, GIANT-SIZE SUPER-STARS #1, GIANT-SIZE FANTASTIC FOUR #2-4 and AVENGERS #127. 560 PGS./All Ages …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3063-5 These ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 1...$16.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-3302-5) ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 2...$14.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-0731-2) ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 3...$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2625-2) ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 4...$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1484-X) ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 5...$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2162-5) ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 6...$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2697-X) ESSENTIAL DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 1 TPB (ALL-NEW EDITION) Written by STAN LEE Penciled by STEVE DITKO Cover by STEVE DITKO Relive the Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts’ earliest adventures! Featuring appearances by his arch-foes Baron Mordo, the Dread Dormammu, Nightmare, Aggamon, the House of Shadows, Loki, the Mindless Ones and more! Collecting STRANGE TALES #110, #111 and #114-168. 608 PGS./All Ages …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3307-0 THESE ESSENTIAL DOCTOR STRANGE TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! ESSENTIAL DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 2…$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1668-0) ESSENTIAL DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 3…$16.99 (ISBN: 978-0-7851-2733-8) UNCANNY X-MEN ALEX ROSS POSTER 36x24 Color Poster…$7.99 Final Order Cut-Off 6/12, (On-Sale 7/9/08) UNCANNY X-MEN BY GREG LAND POSTER 55x20 Color Poster…$15.99 FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 6/26, (ON-SALE 7/23/08) MARVEL PREVIEWS #58 Each issue of MARVEL PREVIEWS is a comic-book-sized, 112-page, glossy full-color guide to all of Marvel's upcoming releases! Marvel Previews also includes special previews of upcoming or sold-out projects. 112 PGS./RATED T+…JUST $0.99! (or free with a purchase of Diamond’s Previews!) IN STORES 5/28/08 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE MAGAZINE OF COMICS, ENTERTAINMENT AND POP CULTURE #202 MILLAR/McNIVEN TACKLE 'WOLVERINE' Civil War superstars Mark Millar and Steve McNiven reunite to take on Marvel's most popular mutant, Wolverine! What do these powerhouses have in store for this highly anticipated turn? Find out here! 'THE DARK KNIGHT' PREMIERES Mark your calendars for July 18-that's the day when "The Dark Knight" hits theaters nationwide! Before the movie-directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale (Batman/Bruce Wayne) and Heath Ledger (Joker)-hits, we honor Ledger with a profile of his life and finals days. 'SECRET INVASION'-WHO WINS THE WAR? Thanks to the superstar New Avengers team of Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Yu, those shape-shifting Skrulls have taken over the Marvel Universe. Which heroes have been replaced? Can the heroes repel the Secret Invasion? Who can you trust? Wizard, that's who-trust us to give you all the info you'll need on one of summer's biggest events! BUFFY CROSSOVER: SLAYER VS. SLAYER Joss Whedon and Karl Moline team up again for a Buffy arc that finds the Vampire Slayer clashing with her futuristic descendent, Fray, who first originated in the Dark Horse miniseries by.Whedon and Moline! We've got the lowdown on this Slayer showdown! Magazine (McNiven Wolverine Cover) $5.99 Magazine (Dark Knight Photo Cover) $5.99 Magazine (Ross Project Superpowers Cover) $5.99 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #133 50 GREATEST INVASIONS! Marvel’s Secret Invasion is in full swing, and the Skrulls are coming fast and furious! With one of the most well-planned invasions in the history of science fiction underway, we thought we’d take the opportunity to rank the greatest alien invasions of all time. From Robotech to Independence Day, we count down to humanity’s extinction! Plus: The lamest invasions of all time! A Secret Invasion character will appear on the cover of this issue. COMIC CROSSOVER TOYS WE WANNA SEE! Comic book crossovers make the best toy lines (Secret Wars, anyone?), Marvel’s Secret Invasion is kicking so much butt that we want to see toys based on it! We’ll show off our customs, and run down other crossovers we want in plastic! WIZARD WORLD PHILLY COVERAGE! This year’s Wizard World Philadelphia will be a big ol’ cheesesteak sandwich of toy goodness! We’ll run down the panels, the exclusives and the superstar guests that made it the ultimate toy happening! WEIRDEST BOND HENCHMEN Last issue we showed you James Bond’s craziest villains—this issue it’s their lame-ass employees! From Oddjob to Nick Nack, these are the weirdo goons who were handily dispatched by Bond, and whose only weapons were surprise and Bond’s own incredulity.JAYCE AND THE WHEELED WARRIORS Ever try to write and in-depth article about Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors? Don’t! It’s not easy! After much delay, we finally present to you our “Retro” feature on Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors! We mean it this time! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! Toys doin’ stuff! And it’s funny! It’s like a comic book, except we own a lot of action figures and we can’t draw. Magazine (Marvel’s Secret Invasion Cover) $4.99 WIZARD ANIME INSIDER #59 THE FINAL COUNTDOWN • In Aquarion’s fight for the survival of humanity, will one last-minute betrayal spell doom for the human race? AMBIGUOUSLY GAY DUO • Maria Watches Over Us’ tender Catholic school drama promises swear-to-God-it’s-platonic relationships Magazine (COVER: Aquarion) $4.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT EXCLUSIVE ITEMS 1)Avengers/Invaders #1 Online Exclusive Alex Ross Variant Cover CGC 9.8 PI 2) Secret Invasion #1 Online Exclusive Mel Rubi Variant Cover CGC 9.8 PI 3) Ultimate Origins #1 CGC 9.8 PI 4) Invincible Iron Man #1 Salvador Larroca Variant Cover 1-in-2 CGC 9.8 PI 5) Wizard Exclusive Marvel Heroclix Lot of 2 PI Ultimate Clayface Professor Zoom (“Reverse Flash”) ************************************************************************ COMICS SECTION AAM MARKOSIA N-GUARD #1 by Phillip Jackson & Mickey Clausen While on a fieldtrip to the legendary Stones of Nature, Boon, Kat Nip, Klondike, and Quickstep find themselves drawn into an age-old conflict between Willow, the Mother of Nature and the vile SpiderSect Empire. Reluctantly, they are propelled into the fray when Mother Nature bestows to them the fabled Amulets of Nature, granting them astonishing powers. Together, they become N-Guard! (C: 0-1-2) 28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE BOY WHO MADE SILENCE #5 by Josh Hagler Pastor Clearwater convinces Nestor's mother, Mercy Gudfred, that Nestor's scream is the very voice of God. Along with his mother, Nestor attends church for the first time in his life. The congregation is unable to focus on anything other than Nestor, who, for his part, is unable to focus on anyone other than Esme Pulaski, a member of the church along with her family. This marks the first issue in the series in which Nestor and Esme begin to communicate in sign language, which lavishly decorates the page. (C: 0-1-2) 28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 LAZARUS: IMMORTAL COILS #2 by Gauthier, Lugo & Duarte Lazarus tears through the streets of Gehenna City in pursuit of a demon that leads him to the doorstep of Aeon's lieutenant — meet Big Sister! And introducing The Council, the ruling class of demons who control Gehenna City! The never before told origins of the one true immortal continues! (C: 0-1-2) 24pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.50 STARSHIP TROOPERS #9 by Dethan, Lee, Beranek, Edwards, James & Boswell "Triple Threat," Part 1. The biggest event ever in Starship Troopers starts here! Three stories, linked over two parts by writer Cy Dethan with guest writers Tony Lee (Doctor Who) and Christian Beranek (SE7EN), and guest artists Neil Edwards, Scott James and Jim Boswell! It's the Vandals versus the Tigers in a race to save the federation against the Civilian Militia — but who are the Reaper Cell and what is their connection to SICON? (C: 0-1-2) 28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 AARDVARK VANAHEIM GLAMOURPUSS #2 by Dave Sim "World Peace: Michael Kors Luggage Leads the Way!"; "There's Nothing Funny About Anti-Depressants"; and, as a bonus, "Skanko's Top 5 Ways I Drive My Men Wild in Bed," plus an initial examination of the Big Three pioneers of realistic comic art: Hal Foster, Alex Raymond, and Milt Caniff, and Caniff's influence on Raymond's "Beyond Noir" style. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00 ABSOLUTE TYRANT THE NEARLY INFAMOUS ZANGO #3 by Rob Osborne Lord Zango pouts in his bed, but his pity party is interrupted by a ghostly foe! Van Freako goes on a fool’s errand! Deacon Dread and Lady Nebula savor a quiet moment! Someone loses their head! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 ABSTRACT STUDIOS TERRY MOORE'S ECHO #5 by Terry Moore The Heitzer Nuclear Reserch Institute (HeNRI) hires bounty hunter Ivy to track down Julie Martin because she possesses part of their secret weapon — a liquid metal bomb that can destroy the planet! Ivy has never failed, but Julie finds an unexpected ally in the spirit of a dead woman with a molecular bond to the metal she wears! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE TP'S by Terry Moore Volume 6 collects the highly acclaimed "High School" story arc, featuring Katchoo and Francine as teenagers in school. In Volume 7, Francine is middle-aged, married and miserable when, by chance, she encounters her long lost friend, Katchoo. VOLUME 6 (STAR08863)—SC, 7x10, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 VOLUME 7 (STAR10464)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $15.95 ********************************************************************** AC COMICS FEMFORCE #145 by Various The Femforce's resident giant-sized jungle girl, Tara Fremont is in the spotlight this issue as she must counter a tragic young villainess with the power to control giant, terrifying plants in "The Daughter of Dr. Green." Plus, more mischief with Marla Allison and mirthful, medieval mayhem with Rowena. Newcomer Maura Grundmeyer returns to script a feature-length Femforce adventure with a different slant, as the dysfunctional relationship between a botanist and his telekinetic adolescent daughter leads to giant mutant plants on a rampage! 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 MEN OF MYSTERY #72 by Various Men of Mystery readers respond to two elements — stories featuring the most popular characters of the 1940's, and those chronicalling the most obscure, and this issue has a mix of both! Dollman was among the longest-running and most successful costumed superheroes of Quality Comics' Golden Age publications, while on the other side of the coin The Duke of Darkness is a little-known hero, created and drawn by John Giunta in a Will Eisner-influenced style. Dollman returns in a classic story titled "Doll Man vs. The Hag." Then, it's more full-story reprints starring Major Midnight and Lady Luck, plus three more vintage heroes making their Men of Mystery debut — Hydroman, The Red Comet, and The Duke of Darkness! The Golden Age lives again here! SC, 68pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 TV CLASSIC DETECTIVES VOLUME 7: TOP TEN CLASSIC DETECTIVES DVD Due to popular demand and the success of previous volumes, TV Classic Detectives is now moving to a double-sized, two disc compilation, bringing interested TV collectors twice as many superb vintage programs as before, for less than the price of two of the old one-disc format volumes! Sample episodes from ten 1950's TV detectives! Peter Gunn stars in "Fill The Cup"; Richard Diamond in "Space Society"; M Squad in "Mugger Murder"; Shannon in "Jade Tortoise"; Markham in "Sea Mark"; Naked City in "First Kill Is Hard"; Johnny Midnight in "Mother's Boy"; Robert Taylor's The Detectives meets "The Prowler"; Tightrope in "Stand On Velvet"; and Honey West in "Nice Little Till To Tap." DVD, B&W SRP: $34.95 A. D. VISION STARS OF THE MONTH NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: ANGELIC DAYS TP'S by Fumino Hayashi First serialized in Newtype USA, Angelic Days takes the angst-ridden EVA pilots of Neon Genesis Evangelion and sets them in the lighter, brighter world of high school. Harried, harassed, and harangued — that’s Shinji Ikari’s life in a nutshell. Still, his days are fairly typical for a Tokyo teenager: he’s got a pushy pal in Asuka who rudely rouses him whenever he’s running late for school, and he’s surrounded by the standard assortment of high school goofballs. In fact, everything’s just as you’d expect, until one day when Shinji bumps into a strange girl he’s never seen before, and she promptly accuses him of peeking up her skirt! But that’s not the worst of it. Strange dreams have been haunting his sleep lately–dreams of a robotic “other” just beyond the horizon. With comedy, action, and romance (plus a fair share of fan service), Angelic Days is the manga NGE fans have been waiting for! VOLUME 1 (MAR062875)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 2 (JUN062783)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 3 (SEP062983)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 4 (JAN073305)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 5 (APR073297)—SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 6 (JUN073185)—SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** A FIRST SALVO CONTRACT #1 by Maderios, Shell & Various In a capitalist world’s dark future, Mercenary is no longer just a soldier for hire. It’s a way of life. Law is enforced by cyber-powered Mercs and life or death is decided by the lowest bidder. There is no right or wrong beyond the price in hard currency. Jessie Garrett, however, is everything most Mercs are not: honest, selfless and determined to bring order to greed-hardened worlds, driven mad by money. But when a corporate kidnapping goes wrong, Jessie, and fellow Mercs, Panzer and Tsumi, get in over their heads. Strip clubs, black-market organ dealers, cyber-enhanced soldiers and the life of one young girl collide in Contract’s first 3-part mini-series, and no one can predict the cost. Ships with 2 covers in a 50/50 ratio. 48pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.99 AIT/PLANETLAR DUGOUT GN by Adam Beechen & Manny Bello It's action on the field and off as two great American pastimes collide in a new graphic novel by the team of Adam Beechen and Manny Bello (Hench)! It's 1960, and the only thing that can save in-debt manager Cookie Palisetti and his sinking pro baseball team is getting his star pitcher out of prison. When the courts won't show mercy, Cookie plans an exhibition game against the prison team — as cover for the wildest, most unlikely jailbreak ever! SC, 7x10, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH HOMELESS CHANNEL GN by Matt Silady When Darcy Shaw starts a twenty-four hour cable network called The Homeless Channel, she thinks she's got everything figured out. But confronted with an unexpected romance, a sibling out on the streets, and corporate sponsors who think they know what's best for her network, Darcy starts to wonder which is more important: saving the world or saving herself. (MAR073086) SC, 6x9, 168pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 THE LAST SANE COWBOY & OTHER STORIES GN by Daniel Merlin Goodbrey Earth has unfolded. Reality has stretched out into its more true and more terrible shape. Now, an insane cowgirl stalks the prairie in search of her missing brother — while a heartbroken lover confronts the creature masquerading as his stolen house. A refugee from a lost dimension ponders the impossible existence of cheese, and there's just another guy with a whole planet for a head. The Last Sane Cowboy & Other Stories collects Daniel Merlin Goodbrey's Isotope Award- winning short story, alongside five other surreal tales of life and death on the Unfolded Earth. (FEB073096) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ALPHA BOOKS THE COMPLETE IDOT'S GUIDE TO US HISTORY GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATED TP by Ken Hite & Leah Hayes History comes alive in this fun book that takes readers back in time! Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History Graphic Illustrated is a visually-arresting and easy-to-understand alternative to boring conventional historical textbooks. The graphic format is a visual vernacular that high school and college students are fluent in and will respond to. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time to witness events like the changing lives of the Native Americans, the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the abolishment of slavery, the achievement of suffrage, the scandals, wars, and assassinations of the 20th century, and America's famous and infamous historical figures. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $18.95 AMAZE INK (SLAVE LABOR GRAPHIC CHUMBLE SPUZZ VOLUME 2: PIGEON MAN & DEATH SINGS THE BLUES GN by Ethan Nicolle Gunther and Klem return in two new tales from the warped and endearingly disturbed world of Chumble Spuzz! In their first adventure, "Pigeon Man," Klem befriends a man who was raised by pigeons, but Gunther sells the pigeon man out to a local Zoo for Feral Humans to buy himself a new robot. When Klem discovers that the zoo is only a coverup for an illegal underground feral-human fighting operation, he'll do anything to rescue his new friend from the inhumane zoo's cruel death matches! Then, "Death Sings the Blues" stars the Grim Reaper himself. After a conversation with Klem about his recently deceased pet sea monkey, Death realizes all of the pain and suffering he has caused the world through taking away life, and he can't bear the pain anymore, so he kills himself. When Death commits suicide, everything that has ever died begins to come back to life! SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHUMBLE SPUZZ VOLUME 1 GN by Ethan Nicolle When two idiots named Gunther and Klem enter a pig race at the local carnival, neither realize that the pig they've won is possessed by the Dark Lord, Satan. After a consult with Reverend Mofo, a foul-mouthed southern baptist preacher monkey, they conclude the only way to repair the possessed swine is to go straight to the source. Calling upon the help of the trigger happy General Woodchuck and his sidekick Kernel Cornnut, the gang heads into hell. Their goal? To kill the Devil! SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GARGOYLES #12 by Greg Weisman Can a Time Dancing Brooklyn change the course of human history — and should he? Can he find his way back to the present? And if so, who will he bring along to the dance? (C: 0-0-2) 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 HALO AND SPROCKET VOLUME 2: NATURAL CAUSES TP by Kerry Callen Welcome to the further adventures of an angel and a robot who live with a young, singlewoman! Why are clowns scary? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why do women shave their legs but not their arms? Is it a good idea to play a practical joke on an all-powerful angel? Find out the answer to these questions and others you've never even wanted to ask! Logic, metaphysics and human nature collide in these quirky, short stories about the idiosyncrasies of life. Discover why Halo and Sprocket is a favorite among fans and critics alike with these all-new stories and 4 pages of little-seen newspaper strips. SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W MSRP: $8.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HALO AND SPROCKET VOLUME 1: WELCOME TO HUMANITY TP by Kerry Callen Share in the quirky fun as big-hearted Katie copes with the unlikely challenges of living with an omnipotent angel and a naive robot. Contains critically acclaimed issues #1-4 of Halo and Sprocket, FCBD's "Aw Heck," and ten pages of previously unpublished material! Features pin-ups by Andi Watson, Phil Hester, and more. (OCT032025) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** LENORE #14 by Roman Dirge For one hundred years, he lay in wait, watching and formulating his plan. Today is the day he puts it all in motion. Today he gets his revenge. Being the mortician that was in the middle of embalming Lenore when she sat upright, probably picked a boogie, and then bounced out whistling, was traumatic for Mortimer Fledge. So much so, he lost his livelihood, family, and friends obsessing over the unfinished job of preparing the poor little dead girl's corpse for her journey through the afterlife! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LENORE #13 by Roman Dirge Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lenore with fabulous full-color pages! Why? Because blood looks cool in color! When the mailman accidentally delivers to Lenore a birthday party invitation addressed to Chong Lee, Lenore dismisses that as bad spelling and finds herself invading a stranger's party. Poor stranger! Mayhem ensues! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 O/A LENORE VOLUME 3: COOTIES TP by Roman Dirge This book is positively ripe with the weird that has made Lenore the zombie that has eaten the hearts of countless readers! Collects issues #9-12 of Lenore, with issue #12 presented in full-color! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, PC SRP: $13.95 TIKI JOE MYSTERIES VOLUME 1: HIGH STAKES PATSY TP by Mark Murphy Las Vegas, 1959. WWII veteran, Joe Halliday is enjoying the good life running Tiki Joe's Restaurant, courting a beautiful girl, and making time with steadfast friends. It's all good until the local mob moves in with demands for protection money. When the police are unable to help, Joe calls in a few old army friends. Together they decide to pay the mob off — in lead! Tiki Joe is an Ocean's Eleven-style graphic novel set in Las Vegas and using Polynesian pop-culture and Las Vegas kitsch as a background. Part murder mystery, part hard-boiled thriller by newcomer Mark Murphy! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W MSRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EVERYTHING CAN BE BEATEN (NEW PRINTING) by Chancre Scolex & Crab Scrambly Follow the adventure of IT as he discovers a door out of his monotonous life beating kittens, and into an exciting new world where all sorts of new things can be (and generally are) beaten! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 O/A GLOOMCOOKIE VOLUME 4: THE CARNIVAL WARS TP by Serena Valentino & Harley Sparx GloomCookie features an ensemble cast of cursed beauties, living wax statues, bad goth poets, malevolent gargoyles, disturbed werewolves, and a boy struggling to come to terms with his enormous power. The Carnival Macabre goes to war against Marguerite and her evil shape shifting acolytes for their horrific misdeeds against Sebastian and his friends. Beautifully packaged, with special guest pin-ups, and goodies from Serena and Sparx, including script pages from Serena’s favorite issues, and lovely Lex paper dolls. Collects issues #18-23. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 O/A JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC DIRECTOR'S CUT SC (NEW PRINTING) by Jhonen Vasquez Dark and disturbingly funny, JTHM follows the adventures of Johnny (you can call him Nny), who lives with a pair of styrofoam doughboys that encourage his madness, a wall that constantly needs a fresh coat of blood, and — oh, yeah — his victims in various states of torture! Collecting issues #1-7 of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, as well as material seen before only in Carpe Noctem Magazine. SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 O/A NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES VOLUME 2: BEAUTIFUL BEASTS TP by Serena Valentino & Various Haunting fairy tales and 1940's-style murder-mystery thrillers fill the gorgeous second collection from Slave Labor Graphics' fan-favorite horror series about ghostly love, the souls of dead children, and beasts who are beauties — and beauties who are beasts! SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 O/A SERENITY ROSE VOLUME 1: WORKING THROUGH TP by Aaron A. When you can float through the air and conjure up monsters out of ectoplasm, you're bound to attract attention. Come stare at Ms. Serenity Rose, local witch, as she spends the day dodging goblins, goths, and a bad case of social phobia in the spookiest 'lil town in America! Author illustrator Aaron A. has done work on two graphic novels for DC Comics' Minx line, Kimmiee 66, which he both wrote and drew, and Confessions of a Blabbermouth, for which he provided art. Collects the first five issues of the series. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 O/A SOMETHING AT THE WINDOW IS SCRATCHING GN (NEW PRINTING) by Roman Dirge Roman Dirge (creator of Lenore) gives us this storybook of children's tales for disturbed children. Something at the Window is Scratching is perfect for people who love dark humor and great art! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 118pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY SUMMER 2008 by Fialkov, Salonga, Goodwin & Gonzalez Joshua Fialkov wraps-up his landmark run on Vampirella with his most startling tale yet! Vampirella finally makes her move on her sister Draculina while the life of Pendragon hangs in the balance. Has Vampi finally met her match? Also includes another classic Vampirella story recolored and remastered for a new audience! Covers by Stephen Segovia (Wolverine) and the legendary Ray Lago! LAGO COVER—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 SEGOVIA COVER—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY SUPERSTAR COLLECTION SET by Various Get the four of the most popular Vampirella Quarterly variants for one bargain basement price! This deal can not be beat! Includes Vampirella Quarterly: Spring 2007 #1 Limited Jusko Edition, Vampirella Quarterly: Spring 2007 #1 Limited Sienkiewicz Edition, Vampirella Quarterly Summer 2007 #1 Limited Rio Edition, and Vampirella Quarterly: Summer 2007 #1 Limited Brereton Edition. Each was limited to just 500 copies and cost a combined $80! Only 200 sets available! Set (x4), 40pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS A.P. SKETCHBOOK 2008 by Various The heat of summer is on in this blazing-hot book of special sketches from all your favorite A.P. artists! Rod Espinosa, Ben Dunn, David Hutchison, Fred Perry, and Joe Wight all contribute satisfying samplings of their spectacular sketchwork, from character ideas to cover layouts and more! The front cover is a special jam piece by all the contributing artists, while the back cover is left open for you to get your own unique sketch from the artists the next time you meet 'em! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 GOLD DIGGER #98 by Fred Perry When the remaining tribes of the Dynasty discover that Gina can access the long-sealed secrets and technology of the Nomad Artificers, they begin an all-out hunt for her capture! Gina and Britanny evade the Dynasty Dragoon patrols, but accidentally discover the final resting place of a friend Britanny thought was safely back home. An enraged Britanny charges the Dynasty search parties' ranks. When Gina tries to save her sister, they are both seized and taken to the Fortress of Worlds' soul furnace for conversion! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 GOLD DIGGER SOURCEBOOK #19 by Fred Perry & Doug Dlin The ultimate Gold Digger information guide continues! This issue of the indispensable handbook series will tell you exactly where's where in the GD-verse with a guide to realms and dimensions! Get the location lowdown on places and spaces from the Astral Rifts to Quasi-space, from the Library of Time to Oblivion! It's GD A to Z! Don't miss a single issue! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 GOLD DIGGER: TIFFANY & CHARLOTTE #2 by Fred Perry & J.L. Anderson Gold Digger creator Fred Perry and rapidly rising fan-fave artist J.L. Anderson are about to school you in what the next generation of GD is all about! Eight-year-old prodigy Tifanny 'Gia's really enjoying attending A.P.S.-001, the high school for the superheroes and super-scientists of the future. When her homeroom teacher, Miss Giggle, restarts the after-school exploration club, Tifanny's all set to join — until Miss Giggle mentions previous fatalities. She promises there won't be any this time, though! 32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $3.50 THE LAND OF OZ: THE MANGA #2 by David Hutchison Dragon Arms creator David Hutchison follows up Oz: The Manga, his acclaimed adaptation of L. Frank Baum's timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz, with a spectacular re-imagining of the next chapter in the Oz saga! Tip’s flight of freedom from Mombi comes to an abrupt halt when he’s separated from his companions and ends up in the hands of General Jinjur and her army. While with them, he learns of their plan to overthrow the Emerald City and take its wealth as their own! Meanwhile, Jack Pumpkinhead and the Sawhorse continue on to the Emerald City and find themselves before the throne of the ruler of Oz himself, the Scarecrow! 32pgs, B&W (2 of 8) SRP: $2.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #163 by Robby Bevard & Ben Dunn Suzume Satsujin, a repentant former assassin with a fondness for pandas, is still training to be a ninja. In her spare time, she slays invisible demons with her best friend Dawn, a teenage grim reaper with a perverted pet demon. Now, the pair have been caught up in a magic spell that affects the entire city of Quagmire, U.S.A, warping their abilities and driving them berserk! And you just know when assassin and grim reaper girls go wild, comedy is sure to follow! Wait, did we say comedy? We meant terror. Yes. And comedy. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 PIRATES VS. NINJAS FOR PRESIDENT ONE-SHOT by Various Democrats, Republicans, liberals, conservatives, Pirates, Ninjas — you know the drill. Since caveman times, men have debated the issues on all sides. Now, in the most tumultuous election year in history, Pirates and Ninjas will clash in that most savage of blood sports, politics! The topic of debate has kept the internet a-buzzing for centuries — Who would win in a fight? Bear witness as these beloved candidates argue the finer points of defense (murder), interrogation techniques (torture), and economics (pillagin'). Can these mortal enemies maintain the dignified composure required for political discourse, or will it be yet another unholy bloodbath? Don't throw your vote away, tune in and make your choice! We are Antarctic Press, and we approve this message! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 I VOTED FOR PIRATES T-SHIRTS Trumpet your support for the "Pleasure of Treasure" platform this year! You know who deserves to win — the candidates who proudly promise to steal your money and then party down afterward! Show everyone you knew what to do by sporting this stylish T-shirt bearing the skull-and-crossbones-backed slogan "Don't Blame Me — I Voted for Pirates"! For those slightly bulkier buccaneers, the same T-shirt, but in extra-large! And for the truly colossal corsair, we also offer the shirt in XXL! LG-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.95 XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $18.95 I VOTED FOR PIRATES T-SHIRTS Discreetly show your support for the "Stealth and Shurikens" platform this year! You know who deserves to win — the candidates you don't know are even there until it's too late! Let people know where their votes should have gone by sporting this stylish T-shirt bearing the shuriken-backed slogan "Don't Blame Me — I Voted for Ninjas"! For those slightly more massive ninjas, the same T-shirt, but in extra-larger! And for the truly towering shinobi, we also offer the shirt in XXL! LG-XL—T-Shirt SRP: $17.95 XXL—T-Shirt SRP: $18.95 ROD ESPINOSA'S PRINCE OF HEROES CHAPTER 1 TP by Rod Espinosa From Rod Espinosa, the celebrated creator of The Courageous Princess and Neotopia comes the first chapter of what is sure to be his next masterpiece, the highly anticipated epic adventure, Prince of Heroes! Born on a distant planet and crossing galaxies to reach his final destination, a young boy discovers he has a promising legacy. Ronen does not want to leave his home planet, but his mother Aiymie tells him he must meet his father at the edge of the universe. A kingdom awaits, but only if he has the courage to claim it. However, they must struggle through the chaos of a rapidly disintegrating empire! Blending a unique mix of science fantasy, martial arts action, strange new worlds, warrior princes, and alien societies, Prince of Heroes is the kind of sweeping epic Star Wars fans are clamoring for! (C: 0-0-2) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 WARRIOR NUN: ARMOR OF GOD POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Jim Gelvin & Craig Babiar In a world much like ours, the demonic forces of Hell are all too real. Thankfully, the Catholic Church has risen to meet the threat with two elite, specially trained forces: Magic Priests and Warrior Nuns. Once per generation, the Valkyrie-turned-angel Areala embodies herself in a worthy sister of the Warrior Nun order. This time, a promising young nun named Shannon Masters has been chosen as her newest incarnation. But even divine intervention may not be enough to ensure she survives the worst that the Forces of Darkness can send her way! (C: 0-0-2) SC, 5x7, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA POCKET MANGA TP'S by Ben Dunn & Various Antarctic's best-selling title ever is now more convenient than ever! Not only do you still get the benefit of six issues' worth of instruction and insight from modern masters of American manga like Fred Perry and Adam Warren, now you can take it anywhere in Pocket Manga form! Fill your pockets full of portable artistic wisdom! VOLUME 1—SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 VOLUME 2—SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 O/A AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA SUPERSIZED TP'S by Various Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Featuring incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa and David Hutchison, all in 8" x 10" magazine-sized manga-monster collections! VOLUME 1—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 VOLUME 2—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 VOLUME 3—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 VOLUME 4—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 O/A AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA: NEXT GENERATION by Perry, Dunn, Hutchinson, & Espinosa AP continues with the next evolution in its best selling How to Draw series! These all-new supersize volumes of How to Draw Manga: Next Generation schools you in all the sweet "skillz" you're gonna need to make your manga magical! Fill your eyes and head with exclusively created art, step-by-step guides, designs, and comments from the hottest rising stars of manga. Don't miss out on this chance to learn invaluable lessons that will catapult you to stardom. SUPERSIZED—SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 SUPERSKILLZ—SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 A-OKAY COMICS THE MYTH OF 8-OPUS: PROLOGUE EXPANDED EDITION GN by Thomas Scioli You've thrilled to Thomas Scioli's vivid imagination in Godland from Image Comics, now return to his roots with The Myth of 8-Opus: Prologue, back in print with 20 extra pages of story art! 8-Opus, god-hero of the cosmos, is held captive in an otherworldly prison by the snake-like Sons of Nashek. To survive, he must evade a series of galactic traps while piecing together the riddle of an enigmatic robot serpent! SC, 7x10, 90pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 APE ENTERTAINMENT ATHENA VOLTAIRE VOLUME 2: FLIGHT OF THE FALCON TP by Paul Daly & Steve Bryant As tensions among world powers escalate to the inevitability of World War II, another war already rages between the forces of white and black magic. When Athena Voltaire is hired to transport an ancient artifact from Burma to the United States, she finds herself the target of Nazi forces led by her opposite number — S.S. Aviatrix Hannah von Helm! Can Athena stop the Third Reich from opening a portal that could spell the end for mankind? This volume collects the critically-acclaimed Flight of the Falcon mini-series, and includes a cover and pin-up gallery. NOTE: Not available in Germany. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ATHENA VOLTAIRE VOLUME 1: THE COLLECTED WEBCOMICS TP by Steve Bryant & Paul Daly What mysteries lurk in a monastery hidden in the Himalayas, and who or what protects these secrets? Why is the daughter of Dracula after Athen Voltaire? This book collects the entire run of Eisner-nominated online adventures as well as sketches and pin-ups! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 THE BLACK COAT 48-PAGE SPECIAL by Ben Lichius & Gabriel Hardman Black Coat fans rejoice! New York City’s revolutionary super spy is back with 2 all-new stories written by Black Coat co-creator Ben Lichius and featuring art by the incredible Gabriel Hardman (War Machine, X-Men, and Spider-Man 3 films). Packed with swashbuckling action and adventure, this 48 page special also features the first Black Coat story to appear in full-color! 48pgs, PC SRP: $6.95 FEMME NOIR: THE DARK CITY DIARIES #2 by Christopher Mills, Joe Staton & Mark Stegbauer A husband's bad luck at cards results in a violent, twisted web of lies, blackmail, murder, and an explosive climax at sea with Port Nocturne's beautiful and deadly protector. Available with covers from Joe Staton and Alfredo Lopez, Jr. or Matt Haley. STATON/LOPEZ COVER—32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.95 HALEY COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 FICTION CLEMENS #3 by Josh Wagner, Joiton Marmontel & Alejandro Marmontel As lovable madmen launch their assault on the City, the final confrontation between Fiction Clemens and Tiberius Kitchens — both best of friends and worst of enemies — collides with the Clockmaker's conspiracy to launch their Old West world into the Space Age! 52pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $5.95 ARCANA STUDIO BURN #3 by Scott Sanders & Camilla d'Errico Welcome to a world where humans and mecha co-exist. What was once thought to be a symbiotic relationship between humans and machines has turned into a full-scale war due to rising resentment by their human creators. Burn, a boy fused with a mecha, continues his struggle to find understanding in the madness that is his world. Could the answer come in the innocence of a young orphan girl? And, enter the Bikers! 24pgs, B&W (3 of 6) SRP: $2.99 HELEN KILLER #4 by Andrew Kreisberg & Matthew JLD Rice At the dawn of the 20th Century, twenty-one year old college student Helen Keller has a dark secret — science has restored her lost senses and granted her unimaginable power. With the Omnicle now in the hands of Elisha Grey, a powerless Helen Keller races to New York City to stop him and his fellow Anarchists from destroying America’s wealth. But to defeat Grey, Helen must embrace her dark self. To save the country, will she have to sacrifice her soul? 28pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 TALES OF PENANCE: TRIAL OF THE CENTURY #1 by Ryan Foley & Goof Tales of Penance: Trial of the Century is the first in a series of superhero/detective comics to be published by Arcana Comics. The masked vigilante Penance's private war on crime escalates to a national stage when a news camera crew captures evidence of the hero murdering a super-villain. Captured by the police, the subsequent trial of a masked superhero begins to dominate the nation’s headlines as the country waits for a verdict in the self-proclaimed “trial of the century.” However, the evidence does not line up for seasoned police detective LJ McCloud. As she begins the investigation, the media circus surrounding the case could leave the city of Atlanta and the entire south hanging in the balance, especially when a mob of vigilantes come seeking vengeance at the police station! 44pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.95 WINGMAN #1 by Sean O'Reilly, Jay Shore & Christian Fernandez Wingman follows the adventures of two best friends, Hank and Max, whose main mission in life is picking up women. Hank, more confident and better looking than Max, is the stud of the two while Max is mostly relegated to wingman status. One day, lightning literally strikes and alters Hank’s chemistry such that he’s no longer able to pick up women. However, women now find any man within a few feet of Hank irresistible, thus Max instantly goes from wingman to Cassanova. Hank and Max both struggle in handling this role reversal on their way to finding true love. 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.95 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS THE BOND OF SAINT MARCEL #1 by Jennifer Quintenz & Christian Gossett For centuries, a mysterious order of priests jealously guarded the secret of the Bond of Saint Marcel: an occult ritual that enabled priests of the Order to enslave vampires and use them as unwilling soldiers against their own kind. When 16-year-old Kat Johnstone inherits an ancient family signet ring she is swept into a world of fatal secrets and a centuries-old quest for vengeance. But with the ring, Kat has also inherited the power to command a vampire, and he may be her only hope of survival. Art by five-time Eisner nominee Christian Gossett (Red Star). MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $2.99 CURSED PIRATE GIRL #3 by Jeremy Bastian Now joined with the swordfish brothers Sir Haftu and Sir Halek, Cursed Pirate Girl comes to the first of the pirate ships that sail the Omertas — Captain Holly's ship, the Carrion. Finding an ally onboard, some of the questions that fill her head are answered. Another piece to her father's past revealed amidst a fierce battle between the pirate ship and a royal naval vessel! 32pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $3.95 RUNNERS: THE BIG SNOW JOB #2 by Sean Wang All is not well with the crew of the Khoruysa Brimia as they arrive on the icy planet of Ciceron. Tracking a band of cattle rustlers deep into the frozen wilderness, tensions mount between Roka and Bennesaud while Bocce gets the cold shoulder when he’s left behind entirely. But he might be the lucky one as the rustlers aren’t the easy marks they appear to be. And the runners may be walking right into a trap! 24pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.50 TITANIUM RAIN #1 by Josh Finney & Kat Rocha To be alive is to be at odds with the world. Man against nature. Man against man. The instinct to survive is what has made us who we are. In the year 2031 mankind’s survival instinct is put to the test when a civil war in China spirals into global conflict. Nations are destroyed. Millions are killed. And for many, like US Air Force pilot Alec Killian, survival will mean shedding some of his humanity in exchange for biotech and machine. Is this the ultimate corruption of nature? Or the birth pains of a new chapter in mankind’s evolution? From the team who brought you the acclaimed cyberpunk series Utopiates comes a sci-fi war epic for the post-millennial age. In the spirit of books and films such as Ghost in the Shell, Innocence, and Black Hawk Down, Titanium Rain follows one pilot’s journey through mankind’s worst, only to discover its best. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 12) SRP: $2.99 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #587 by Batton Lash & Bill Galvan The “Freshman Year” saga begins here! Travel back in time with this five-issue tale that takes Archie and his friends back to their very first year in high school. It all starts with this poignant prologue which finds the gang wondering just what that first year will be like, while reflecting fondly on the past as well. Along the way, the gang must deal with the pending departure of one of their closest friends, as well as their bickering parents. And while the kids count the days until they enter their new school home, someone else is joining Riverdale High, too: Principal Waldo Weatherbee! All this, plus allusions to Captain Pureheart, The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., Veronica’s worldwide travels, and more! It’s all brought to you by fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of Wolff & Byrd and Archie Meets the Punisher fame! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #121 by Alex Simmons & Fernando Ruiz “California Dreaming," Part 1. When news of Archie and his friends’ worldwide, mystery-solving adventures spreads, it isn’t long before Hollywood comes knocking. MGG Studios exec Perri DeLane is sure the gang will be a hit, and takes them to the Catalina Comic Con to unveil her latest franchise. Later, the “Minute Men of Menace,” a gang of thieves who pull off their crimes in lightning-fast fashion, crash a swank invitation-only party that the gang are attending — and promptly kidnap all the celebrity guests! Can Archie and his friends solve yet another mystery so hot on the heels of their European tour? Is the plot of their movie being written before their eyes? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE DIGEST #246 by Mike Pellowski, Tim Kennedy & Various Archie wants to be a "Pool Player," but his job as a swimming pool cleaner leaves him “all wet!” The summer is a real “day at the beach” for Archie — except when that day is rainy, leaving him with only a "Soggy Story" to tell! Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and pin-ups! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #190 by Various In an adorable, charming story presented in the much-loved “silent pantomime” style of Archie stories past, lovebirds Archie and Betty meet some real “love birds” as they spend a day at the beach. Feeling slighted by his friends, an "Absence Minded" Archie can’t help but see reminders of them along every mile of beach. Late, Cupid thinks his assignment to bring Archie and Betty closer together is a cake-walk, but this "Cupid Caper" hadn’t counted on Veronica showing up! Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and other classic Archie stories! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 BETTY #175 by Gladir, Golliher, Pellowski & Goldberg Convinced Archie is stepping out with a harem of girls, Betty tosses all reminders of him away… but are things really as they seem? Can Betty and Archie be “Fast Food Friends” when she learns she’s Archie’s new boss at the burger joint? Betty and the young girl she mentors have so much in common they’re practically clone, but is it a "Mentor Mismatch" where their their opinions on Archie are concerned? Finally, Betty dreams of searching for a mystery object at a flea market, and the next morning goes to the flea market to seek it out, even though she has no idea what it is! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #186 by Mike Pellowski, Tim Kennedy & Jeff Shultz Dragged to another high-society party by Veronica, Betty resigns herself to the fact that Veronica will once again get all the attention — or will she? Then, when the girls are looking for something to do, Jughead suggests a picnic, but this means a "Picnic Panic" so long as he can come along! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #163 by Dan Parent, Mike Pellowski & Tim Kennedy "And the Winner Is...," Part 3 of a 5-part interactive story where the readers decide the outcome! Archie Comics presents a special election of their own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom’s new boyfriend! Two issues ago, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show “The Lonely Hearts Club” in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! This issue, Cheryl goes on a date with Brandon. He’s a computer genius and entrepreneur, but even clumsier than Archie! That might be more than Cheryl can handle — unless your votes decide otherwise! Then, tired of all the splashing kids at the public pool where she lifeguards, Betty can’t wait to “relax” around Veronica’s pool — or will she? Plus, other new and classic tales! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #84 by Dan Parent When Veronica finds herself perpetually late for school, her father insists that she needs some "Get Up & Go," and she can begin by riding the bus! Will she give up the creature comforts of her father’s limo so easily, or come up with an alternate way to travel with style? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 JUGHEAD #190 by Craig Boldman & Jeff Shultz Don’t miss this mouth-watering tribute to Buffalo Wings and their birthplace! Jughead and his friends “shuffle off to Buffalo” for the National Buffalo Wing Festival! Along the way, they encounter many famous people and buffalo wing landmarks including festival organizer Drew Cerza, Mayor Brown, the Anchor — the birthplace of Buffalo Wings — and Dunn Tire Park, the home of the Buffalo Bisons and host of the Wing Festival. Jughead’s entry is sure to be the favorite of the competition, unless a shifty saboteur sours the sauce! Will Jughead’s dreams of winning the festival take flight, or will he be grounded? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #142 by Melanie Morgan, Joe Staton & Al Milgrom “The Matchmakers," Part 4. The thrilling conclusion to the epic saga of Jughead’s new love life, Featuring Jughead’s new, realistic look! Having “set-up” Jughead and Sandy, matchmakers Archie, Betty, Reggie, and Veronica now must face off against them in the couples’ competition at the school picnic. The friends are surprised at how well Jughead and Sandy work together in the contest — especially for a “new couple!” Is their relationship the “real deal,” or have they merely set up those who set them up? Last year’s “Bad Boy Trouble” set the comics world on its ear as the teens were depicted in a realistic style. Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom carry on that look, handling pencils and inks respectively, in what is sure to be one of the more intriguing Archie stories of the year! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #123 by Jésus Holguin, Fernando Ruiz & Various Introducing Tóno Diaz! Tóno’s parents own an event planning business, and it’s Tóno’s job to do the landscaping — with some help from mechanized robots his father created! When the Diaz family decides to handle a party at Mr. Lodge’s, it doesn’t take long for Archie to show up, and we all know how dangerous Archie is around mechanical devices! Then, breaking down on the side of the road proves serendipitous for Archie when he runs into his car’s original owner! Finally, movie grosses hit an all-time low when Archie gets a job at a cinema! SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare. Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and more! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #95 by Tania del Rio Thanks to Llandra and Batty Bartholomew, Sabrina has managed to snap out of the evil hold the dark duality wand has had upon her. However, she’s still a long way from a full recovery. The only way for Sabrina to return to normal is to use the healing wand a lot to balance out the other wand. Sabrina begins by restoring the memories of all those affected before her dark detour, including Batty Bartholomew and the members of the Four Blades movement. While this helps to fade the darkness from Sabrina, another problem arises — even though the original Four Blades have had their memories restored, they’re not being very cooperative! Shinji tries getting them involved in his cause, but they remain defiant, keeping their mouths shut about what they remember from the original Four Blades Day. What are they hiding? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #190 by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley & Jim Amash “A Bold New Mobeus," Part 2. Worlds collide as Sonic and the heroic Freedom Fighters throw-down with the evil Scourge and the villainous Suppression Squad! Tensions run high as personal grudges come to light, and the fate of Freedom HQ hangs in the balance! Who will win this epic struggle? The answer may surprise you! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES VOLUME 8 TP by Various The thrilling new series that lets fans relive classic Sonic stories continues! Issues #29-32 of Sonic’s ongoing comic book series are presented in a special 5" x 7" edition! These stories mark the artistic change to a more “dramatic” tone, better aligning the series to the hit Saturday morning animated series then on the air. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper, so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves New Mobotropolis! This action-packed edition features events like Sally’s roboticization, the introduction of Dulcy the Dragon, the solo adventures of Knuckles which led to his regular comic book, and other historic occurrences. Colossal cover by Pat “Spaz” Spaziante! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 SONIC X #35 by Ian Flynn, James Fry & Terry Austin The city is being ransacked in a series of robberies perpetrated by cowboys, astronauts, pirates, ninjas, knights and more — all who mysteriously look like Eggman! Is it really the work of Sonic’s #1 nemesis, or is someone actually foolish enough to frame the infamous foe? Can Sonic and his friends stop this costumed crime-wave before the town is looted dry? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #29 by Fernando Ruiz, Kathleen Webb & Bob Bolling Archie’s rival Reggie takes the spotlight in two new tales! Reggie’s been accused of behaving like he’s stuck in the dark ages before, but this is ridiculous — when the Medieval Fair comes to town, he gets a job dressed as a barbarian! Then, Reggie cracks wise to a passing motorist who turns out to be one of his father’s biggest clients. When the offended party threatens to pull his advertising from Mr. Mantle’s newspaper, Archie intervenes on his behalf, but who’s going to get Reggie out of hot water with his dad? Plus, other new and classic tales! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SHIELD: AMERICA'S FIRST PATRIOTIC COMIC BOOK HERO TP by Various Relive the early days of comics' first super-patriot — a hero with great power, strength, and courage who donned the colors of the American flag, lived for democracy, and protected the world from foes of freedom! No, it's not who you think, it's The Shield! Leaping from the pages of Pep Comics #1 in January, 1940, The Shield bested his better-known counterpart by over a year. (STAR16002) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ASPEN MLT INC SOULFIRE #10 by Michael Turner, J. T. Krul & Peter Steigerwald The stunning finale of Soulfire is here! As magic has made its plenary return and worlds begin to collide, our heroes fight for their very lives in the battle of the century! Some will live and some will die, but one thing is for sure, the world of Soulfire will never be the same again! Several years in the making, now is the time to experience all of the climatic thrills and pulse pounding moments in this special oversized issue! So please join creator Michael Turner, scribe J. T. Krul, and colorist Peter Steigerwald, as they bring you the final installment of the magic that is Soulfire! RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #7 (JUL062897) 40pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 SOULFIRE #10 LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald Celebrate the long awaited release of Soulfire #10 with this incredible signed print featuring the stunning cover art to the series finale issue! Printed on a high quality heavyweight matte paper, each print measures 13” x 19” and is ready to be framed and displayed for all to see! All prints are hand signed by artist Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald, and will be strictly printed to initial orders. Make sure to reserve your Soulfire #10 limited edition signed print today! (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #12 (DEC063328) 13x19, FC SRP: $34.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SOULFIRE VOLUME 1 SC by Michael Turner, Jeph Loeb & J.T. Krul Magic is no longer a myth! This special Soulfire paperback collects together the first five sold-out issues of the Soulfire series, along with the sold out #0 issue and the rare introductory Soulfire Preview. Adding to its appeal, a complete cover gallery and a brand new cover by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, makes this a must-have for every comic book collector! A world of magic and adventure unfolds in this wonderful tale unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! (JAN083383) SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ********************************************************************** SOULFIRE VOLUME 2 #0 by J.T. Krul, Marcus To & Saleem Crawford Michael Turner’s Soulfire ignites with a second volume! Just when you thought the magic was over, the spectacle returns in the wondrous second volume of the acclaimed fantasy adventure epic Soulfire! With the events of the climactic finale of Soulfire Volume 1 still resonating across the futuristic landscape of technology and the returning magic, battle lines have been drawn between the two opposing elements — and only one will prevail! How can the world hope to survive a fight it can never win? Writer J.T. Krul returns to script the tale, as Soulfire creator Michael Turner oversees story direction. Artist Marcus To (Soulfire: Chaos Reign) brings his adept penciling skills to the title, while inker Saleem Crawford and colorist Beth Sotelo provide the perfect combination of style and beauty to complete the entire Soulfire package. Featuring an all-new 12-page story that sets the stage for the brand-new Soulfire #1 issue coming in just a few short months, Soulfire #0 comes with an additional sketchbook section, never before seen art, and a beautiful cover by series artist Marcus To! Or get the alternate Michael Turner cover to Soulfire #0 signed by artist Michael Turner! Each signed copy comes accompanied by a special Certificate of Authenticity, created especially for this signed edition! REGULAR—24pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 TURNER SIGNED—24pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 SOULFIRE: CHAOS REIGN TP by J.T Krul & Marcus To A Soulfire tale lost in time returns as a trade paperback edition! This special Soulfire: Chaos Reign collection brings together the acclaimed 3-issue miniseries, along with the sold-out #0 issue! Adding to its appeal, the Soulfire: Chaos Reign trade paperback also contains a complete cover gallery and features a brand new cover by series artist Marcus To and colorist Peter Steigerwald! In a time where power ruled over the primal landscape of the world, a hidden savagery lurks, and the only thing one can hope to do among the chaos is survive! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 ATLAS COMICS KILLERS #2 by Frank Tra & Eric Z In the days directly following the end of World War II, Sgt. Kane and his men have caught up to their target only to find themselves gravely outmatched. As the body count rises, the purpose of the Nazi killing spree is revealed. Now it is up to the few surviving Americans to rediscover their fighting edge as the situation continues to spiral out of control. Loyalty, honor, and revenge take center stage! MATURE THEMES 28pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.99 ATOMIC BOOK COMPANY FART PARTY GN by Julia Wertz Collecting comics from Julia's acclaimed and controversial web comic and zine, fartparty.org and The Fart Party! The foul-mouthed and hilarious stories follow the life of Julia, a twentysomething woman living in San Francisco. Introduction by Peter Bagge. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 AURORA PUBLISHING INC TWO OF HEARTS GN by Kano Miyamoto Haruya, a magazine article writer, is constantly frustrating his editors with his lack of inspiration. His calm, quite life is spent in a house away from the city. However, upon meeting a shy boy undressing on the beach, their lives become linked. An unusual relationship follows that will ultimately be beneficial for the both of them. (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 HEAVENLY BODY GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 MAID IN HEAVEN GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 RUFF LOVE GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH WALKIN' BUTTERFLY GN'S by Chihiro Tamaki Michiko’s height is matched only by her complex about it. While delivering pizzas at a fashion show she is mistaken for a model. Mihara, the show’s designer, confronts her and tells her that she can’t walk the catwalk. From that moment on, Michiko is determined to find her place in the world as a model. Can she find the inner strength to undergo a spectacular transformation? Is Michiko up to the challenge? Just try her! MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1 (MAY073218)—SC, 5x7, 154pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $10.95 VOLUME 2 (OCT073293)—SC, 5x7, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** AVATAR PRESS INC WARREN ELLIS' AETHERIC MECHANICS GN by Warren Ellis & Gianluca Pagliarani The newest addition to Warren Ellis' Apparat line of original graphic novels has arrived! The year is 1907, and Britain has entered into a terrifying war with Ruritania, whose strange metal planes darken the skies, and whose monstrous war engines cast looming shadows from across the channel. Doctor Robert Watcham, lately returned to London from the front, makes his homecoming to Dilke Street. There lives his old friend, and England's greatest amateur detective, Sax Raker. Even as his beloved city prepares for war, Raker is himself about to embark on the strangest, and perhaps the most important, investigation of his career — the case of the man who wasn't there. This is no simple matter of murder; Sax Raker faces haunting questions to which there are no cut-and-dried answers. Is the mysterious killer, at last, evidence for Raker's long-held belief in a secret criminal mastermind? Is it some apparition uniquely belonging to this singular city, a place that seems to have lost all semblance of sense two years ago? Or do all the signs point to something much, much worse? This may very well be the last case for our Raker: a spinning tale of mystery, a tangled story of science, a twisting account of thwarted love, a fleeting glimpse into the aetheric mechanics of the world itself — and, of course, death. Following up the huge success of Crecy, Ellis turns his spark of mad genius to bring us a fantastical tale in this all new original graphic novel illustrated in detailed perfection by Gianluca Pagliarani. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 NO HERO #0 by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp The hottest series of the summer is beginning right now, as Ellis and Ryp unleash their next epic on the world! The superstar team that made Black Summer an instant fan-favorite are back and revolutionizing masked heroes yet again! Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp have created an exciting new universe that explodes into action in this zero chapter. In 1966, a group of superhumans emerged in San Francisco, guided by the man whose unique new drugs gave them their incredible powers. Calling themselves The Levellers, this unified front stood against street crimes and corruption, in defense of their city against any and all assault. Years have passed, and we fast-forward through the tumultuous events of those early years to today, where the idealistic Levellers have gone through four incarnations to become The Front Line. But the team is not the only thing that's advanced over the years, and there are no easy victories when their luck finally begins to run out! This #0 issue is not a preview, it features the essential first chapter of the story and is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Ryp, as well as a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Ryp. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—16pgs, FC (0 of 7) SRP: $1.00 WRAPAROUND—16pgs, FC SRP: $1.00 ANNA MERCURY #4 by Warren Ellis & Facundo Percio Warren Ellis tears back the curtain and shines full light on the seductively mysterious Anna Mercury in his all-new color series! Well, it certainly did seem like a job well done, and she thought she'd won this round. Anna Mercury returns home, secure in the success of her mission and believing she has saved Sheol from New Ataraxia's awesome weapon, The Cutter. Unfortunately, she was wrong. Anna and her command have underestimated how severely damaged the societies are, and she must now return to that mad and beautiful world to prevent the cities' mutually assured destruction! A high-octane blend of The Shadow, Tomb Raider, retropunk science fiction, and 21st century Weird Pulp action, Anna Mercury is a headlong adventure serial about a beautiful and mysterious spy-adventurer who is not what she seems! Anna Mercury will be a series of mini-series, starting with this five-issue color series that features art by all-new talent Facundo Percio. This issue is available with a regular cover by Paul Duffield, a wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp, a painted cover by artist Felipe Massafera, and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Percio. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.99 PAINTED—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ANNA MERCURY: PREPARE FOR LAUNCH — RYP COVER EDITION by Warren Ellis & Facundo Percio Don’t miss Ryp’s smoking cover on the smash-hit of WizardWorld LA! Never before offered in PREVIEWS, this book is a must-have for collectors, as well as anyone who wants to pull back the curtain on this sultry spy-adventuress and get a closer look at Anna before she leapt onto the scene! The pages are packed with never-before-seen sketches from series artist Facundo Percio, a special look at the B&W art from #1, and an interview with creator Warren Ellis about the series! But, just like Anna, this book is going to move fast — so don't blink, or you'll miss the svelte print run of just 1,000 copies! MATURE THEMES 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANNA MERCURY #1 by Warren Ellis & Facundo Percio Dancing amidst the spires of a city called New Ataraxia, there is a woman who can cloud men's minds, leap across buildings as if weightless, unerringly fire twin automatic pistols in the most insane conditions, and disappear in a crowded room. She fights against the political repression of an insane technocratic society, and she comes from a place that no one in New Ataraxia has ever heard of. And she has one hour to save the city from itself! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.99 DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #9 by Warren Ellis & Ivan Rodriguez Doktor Sleepless begins its exciting second season with this can't-miss issue! Whether you've been tuning in to the Doktor's broadcasts from the beginning, or are just looking to jump into the series, this issue marks the start of a new story arc — and we guarantee you won't want to wait until 2009 for the collected edition! It may be that the good Doktor has pushed the city too far. People are sick. People are dying. But, then again, maybe nobody in Heavenside minds, right? Well, not the nice people in Central, behind the pay-cop barrier. But what do you suppose will happen when it turns out that an invisible barrier won't stop all the nice peoples nice things from falling apart, too? Warren Ellis' satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #1 (JAN083405) REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DOKTOR SLEEPLESS MANUAL #1 AUXILIARY EDITION by Warren Ellis, Ivan Rodriguez & Felipe Massafera Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of Dok Manual #1, which is limited to 2,000 copies, with a new cover by artist Ivan Rodriguez still at the original cover price of $3.99! The sold-out Doktor Sleepless #1 is now available as part of this special Manual #1. Here is the perfect way to check out the new on-going Ellis epic that has everyone talking, and now it is ads-free, full of extra material, and still the original cover price! As well as the full #1, the Doktor Sleepless Manual comes with ten full pages of back matter, including extended information — and perhaps a few clues — on the technology and locales of Heavenside written by Warren Ellis for the doktorsleepless.com datashadow, and several all-new full-page paintings from maestro Felipe Massafera! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GRAVEL #5 by Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer & Oscar Jimenez Gravel, the explosive monthly series from Ellis and Wolfer, continues its wild and bloody run! After his victory in a frenzied battle to the death with Edwin Royston and nine powerful Combat Magicians, William Gravel travels to the remote English countryside to collect the spoils of his personal war: the grand Shockham Hall and the fourth piece of the Sigsand Manuscript. Retrieving this section of the most powerful Occult tome ever written will not be easy, however, because there is something in the woods leading to Shockham Hall, and something in the black skies above that thunders down with Apocalyptic fury. These are the riders of the dead, and a beaten and exhausted William Gravel is about to become the prey in the legendary Wild Hunt! This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by new series artist Oscar Jimenez, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GRAVEL #1 AUXILIARY EDITION by Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer & Raulo Caceres Combat Magician William Gravel is unleashed in this on-going monthly series! Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of #1, which is limited to 2,000 copies, with a new cover by artist Mike Wolfer still at the original cover price of $3.99! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 STARS OF THE MONTH WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KISS TP'S by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Back in print in time for the all-new series in 2008! The entire Strange Kiss series collected in one volume featuring the introduction of William Gravel! Stranger Kisses is about people for whom two genders are not enough, no matter how you play mix-and-match with sexuality. It's also about videotape, bad secrets, and what it's like to have an entire city wanting to kill you. The Body Orchid digs deep into William Gravel's magic past and begs an answer to one of the greatest combat magician secrets — the Body Orchid — when he is forced to confront his former teammates of SAS team Alpha One Four. Strong Medicine sends Gravel back to London, where he gets sucked into a horrific child mutilation investigation. Because this child was killed in a very specific way, it was a muti-killing designed to bring powerful magic to someone! Gravel travels to the Philippines in Necromancer, where he battles zombies created by a vengeance-seeking superior who wants Gravel out of the way! Get brought up-to-date on the exciting stories of Combat Magician William Gravel! MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1: STRANGE KISS (STAR12541)—SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 VOLUME 2: STRANGER KISSES (STAR14717)—SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3: STRANGE KILLINGS (STAR17794)—SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4: BODY ORCHARD (SEP032087)—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 VOLUME 5: STRONG MEDICINE (MAY042360)—SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 6: NECROMANCER (JUN062917)—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99 ********************************************************************** NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 VOWS COVER by John Russo & Edison George Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of a true iconic horror movie classic! Night of the Living Dead co-creator John Russo brings you a new tale of terror set during the night that changed the world forever. This special bonus-sized tale features appearances by some of the original film's most memorable characters, including the recently deceased Johnny, Barbra, and little Karen Cooper. Jacen Burrows provides this all-new haunting cover that is limited to just 1,500 copies! MATURE THEMES 40pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 ANNA MERCURY ART PRINT #1 by Paul Duffield Anna Mercury is at her sexiest on this perfect high-resolution print of Paul Duffield’s cover to Anna Mercury #1, and is suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 250 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve. (C: 0-0-1) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $19.99 BASEMENT COMICS / AMRYL ENTERT CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #11 by Budd Root The omnipotent Harmonzilla has come to obliterate a city with a death rate so high the corpses are left out on the curb like garbage, and Cavewoman (with the adorable face of evil), with her friends, are there to mop up whatever's left in the wake of the great monster! Meanwhile, another Cavewoman(?!) enters the den of the sexually stunning blonde witches, whose beauty is only eclipsed by their bloodthirsty lust for power, violence, and human flesh! All this, not to mention the immense, unconquerable King Klyde, make this, hands down, the greatest nail biter in the history of Basement comics! We recommend gloves! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #12 (DEC073462) 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 CAVEWOMAN: "THE TWO WITCHES" PRINT by Budd Root Cavewoman has her hands full with these two sexy witches, and who wouldn’t want that? This beautiful print features one of Budd’s best paintings to date, simply stunning in its colorful detail. Measuring approximately 11” x 17” and limited to only 500 pieces, this print is ready to be framed and comes with a collector’s envelope. (C: 0-0-1) Print, 11x17, FC PI BIG CITY COMICS OMEGA ONE: ROGUE #1 by Jeffrey Kaufman & Mario Gully Mario Gully, Ant creator and Marvel Comics' artist, takes over the next story arc of Omega One! The Omega One network has been hacked and heroes and villains are being sent on unauthorized, illegal missions. Ant, Totem, Tempest, Wolf, Wylde, Native, and Coldburn join Omega One to clamp down on the situation! SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 ZOMBIE-SAMA ONE SHOT by Billy Tucci, John Broglia and George Kambadais Twenty-something slacker Jim Okami’s day couldn’t go any worse. The Sushi shop’s delivery boy lost a tip due to a flat bicycle tire, got dumped by his girlfriend for rich, blonde-surfer-butthole, and — get this — the entire world is now being eaten alive by biologically infected Zombies! As Hell breaks-loose around him, Jim witnesses the great sushi master Sanjiro, armed only with a vast array of filleting knives, heroically overtaken while defending the strip mall. And like Arthur pulling Excalibur from the stone, Jim instinctively grabs a lone katana honorably stationed above the restaurant’s cash register and — delivery boy Jim Okami is reborn as Zombie-Sama! Outfitted with Sanjiro’s beloved cash register katana and chain mail armor lifted from a local scuba shop, “Yo Jimbo!” will set out on a quest to save one small town from the monstrous multitudes of flesh eating freaks! The original Zombie-sama saw limited release through European publisher Narwain but now Big City Comics brings it to you in glorious and gory full-color by artist John Broglia and colorist George Kambadais! SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 DRAGON CROSS #8 by Rob Richardson, Jeffrey Kaufman & Jason Embury "I Choose Death!" Believing that killing Talon is her only option, Vashti goes after him. While Talon has a great appreciation for life, he will have to make a decision that either ends his life or those of his companions. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 BLUE LINE ART SKETCH MAGAZINE #37 Featuring Image Comic’s Invincible artist Ryan Ottley! This issue takes a look at comics creator Ryan Ottley from his inspirational art style to illustrating one of the most popular independently published superhero comics. Sketch continues to satisfies with numerous "how-to" instructional from tried-and-true industry talent, and is packed with penciling, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help you become an artistic rising star. Great information, inspiration, and fun! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, SC, 64pgs, PC SRP: $6.95 BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS PISTOLFIST #1 by J.S. Earl, David A. Flanary, Jr. & Andres Guinaldo How precious is your freedom? Would you fight for it? Would you dare to die for it? Set amidst the American Revolution, this critically-acclaimed series follows the saga of a mysterious, masked runaway slave whose destiny is helplessly entwined with that of a famous, yet frail, Benjamin Franklin. Inspired by true characters and events, you'll soon discover why fans and fellow creators alike have chosen to "rev it up!" SC, 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99 RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS BACK MYSTERIOUS ISLAND by Max Landis & Kevin Gentilcore Inspired by the classic tale by Jules Verne, this story goes back to the land that he created. Mysterious Island has risen again, this time in 2008 and the infamous Captian Nemo is back to command a new set of monsters! SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GEARZ #2 by Dan Rafter & Thiago Silva Karen Chugg is suddenly the most popular student in school. But she can’t shake the sneaking suspicion that her newfound popularity has more to do with her three new friends — each of whom happens to be a super-powered robot — than it does with her gluten-free cookies, big heart, and winning smile. Then there’s the matter of the rogue teachers, chemical-fueled beasts, hooded assassins and clueless president, all of whom would like to tear Karen’s new robot pals apart. And if that’s not enough for a high school junior to worry about, there’s also the new boy in school, who just happens to be the only robot bigger, meaner and deadlier than Karen’s new friends! SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS FLYING SAUCERS VS. THE EARTH #4 by Ryan Burton & Alan Brooks The intergalactic series comes to a supernova bang on the steps of Washington, DC! An epic battle between good and evil will determine the fate of not one, but two worlds! Prophecies are fulfilled, heroes are born, and the science of both worlds will be put to the test as the saucers continue their attack! SC, 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99 RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS SINBAD ROGUE OF MARS by Greg Thompson & Jeff Cruz Sinbad's journey takes him to the final battle for Mars in this final issue of the hit Ray Harryhausen series! Will Sinbad make it back to his own time, or will he be stuck on the plains of Mars forever? RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #11 (NOV073404) 32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 10TH MUSE GIANT ONE-SHOT by Davis, Cruz, & Heights The Muse is dead! Long live the Muse! Or so say the headlines. But like any good reporter, sometimes the best news is the news you make happen. For years, the 10th Muse has fought a variety of evil in the name of justice, but she has never battled the media! If the future is written, the Muse is a dead woman and there is nothing the gods can do about it. In the bigger-than-life series finale, Emma Sonnet encounters her final destiny — but will it mean her death? 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 BONGO COMICS FUTURAMA COMICS #38 by Boothby & Lloyd Leela gets little respect as captain from Fry and Bender. But when The Planet Express ship crash lands on a jungle planet, scattering the crew, Leela's made queen by the local natives, while Fry, finding the lifeless and strip-mined body of Bender, decides to seek revenge on those who killed his best friend. There’s a rumble in the jungle this July! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS CLASSICS #17 by Groening & Various It’s a battle of the bards when Lisa, the poet laureate of McBean’s coffee bar, and Martin, representing Moe’s Tavern, go head to head in a beatnik beat down of iambic proportions, and boy do they have a syntax to grind! And when Professor Frink puts reality on the blink, he leaves Springfield in an altered state where Mayor Marge Bouvier-Ziff must fend off a seasoned hitman named Homer, and overachiever and rebel Milhouse Van Houten continually puts one over Principal Bob Terwilliger. Who will get busy and bring an end to this time warp tizzy? Also catch up on the latest fanzine featuring the Be Sharps. Collects Simpson Comics #32-33. Classic comedy comes your way this July! Magazine, SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #144 by Dixon, Spiegle and Ho Raging Abe Simpson and his ragtag band of howling commandos, the Flying Hellfish, are back in an issue-long adventure that takes them from the frontlines of World War II all the way to Berlin in an effort to stop Hitler once and for all. Join the fightingest squad in the fightingest company in the third fightingest battalion in the Army as they risk it all for the sake of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — that is, as long as Grampa remembers the story right in the first place. Featuring art by legendary comics artist Dan Spiegle! Fall in line with the Simpsons this July! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BOOM! STUDIOS CHALLENGER DEEP #1 by Andrew Cosby & Marcelo Mueller When an experimental nuclear submarine is marooned in a deposit of methane ice deep in the Marianas Trench, an elite salvage team mounts a daring rescue to prevent an explosive chain reaction that could lead to global disaster! From the creator of the hit Sci-Fi Channel series, Eureka! SC, 24pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99 BLOOD BOWL: CONTRACT KILLER #4 by Matt Forbec & Lads Helloven Welcome to the hyper-violent hilarity of Blood Bowl, the mini-series that puts the fantasy (as in elves, dwarves, orcs, and ogres) back into football! As the Bad Bay Hackers enter the semi-final round of the Blood Bowl Championship, an assassin still plagues their play. They'd put a stop to it if they weren't too busy battling the tentacled terrors of the Chaos All-Stars for their lives! Features two alternate covers. (C: 0-1-0) COVER A—SC, 24pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.99 COVER B—SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 THE GODFATHER CHRONICLES #3 by Mark Waid & Greg Scott The third chapter in the five-part tale chronicling the untold battle between Don Corleone and outside forces for control of New York's underworld! Just how loyal are the Don's lieutenants — and, more importantly, how loyal are his sons when they could lose everything near and dear to them? Features alternate covers, including one by Bill Sienkiewicz, distributed in a 50/50 split. MATURE THEMES SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 HIGH ROLLERS #2 by Gary Phillips & Manoel Magalhães Crime does pay! In this pulse-pounding issue, CQ moves up the ranks with a power maneuver that makes Tony Soprano’s machinations look like child’s play. Critically acclaimed mystery novelist Gary Phillips (High Hand, Bangers) shows you the L.A. underworld you only thought you knew! Snitch on your friend. Stay out of jail. And buy this book! A potent mix of American Gangster and The Wire for fans of Brubaker’s Criminal! 24pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 STATION by Johanna Stokes & Leno Jefferson A crew member has died. And now the crew knows it isn't sabotage. Questions follow, as suspicions build. Paranoia runs deep. But the death of the crew member complicates the situation further – he was repairing the station, and now the repair's not been made. Things go from bad to worse in this thriller from Johanna Stokes, staff writer on the hit Sci-Fi Network series EUREKA! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #5 (MAY073290) 24pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.99 SCREAM QUEEN #3 by Brendan Hay & Nate Watson BOOM!’s first horror-romance continues! The Terror of Rumson continues to stalk high-schooler Molly, intent on making her dreams come true — and willing to use a chain saw to do it! Writer Brendan Hay from The Daily Show continues to bring a American Pie-meets-Friday The 13th sensibility to his horror series debut! SC, 24pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.99 ZOMBIE TALES #4 by Christopher Morgan, Tim Hamilton & Jon Reed A special book-length adventure from Christopher Morgan, co-writer of Salem: Queen of Thorns and screenwriter of Wanted! Three separate chapters by three different artists chronicle the birth, life and death of a young Japanese soldier who seeks only to defend his village and his family from the zombie hordes who surround his island! Available with covers by Marco Rudy or Shane Oakley RUDY COVER—SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 OAKLEY COVER—SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 FALL OF CTHULHU: GODWAR #1 by Michael Alan Nelson & Mateus Santolouco Mr. Arkham’s plans are in motion and the followers of Cthulhu are poised to strike against the heretics of Nodens. But when their epic battle spills into the Dreamlands, Mr. Arkhams plans threaten to unravel. Will anyone survive the Godwar? Features two covers by Mateus Santolouco and Kody Chamberlain. SANTOLOUCO COVER—SC, 24pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99 CHAMBERLAIN COVER—SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 FALL OF CTHULHU COVER GALLERY by Various Straight from the mountains of madness and into a Mylar snug, if you’re smart! This book showcases the greatest, most disturbing images from BOOM!’s Fall of Cthulhu series, masterworks all! If you’re foolish enough to leaf through its pages without the proper incantations of protection, then you’ve only got yourself to blame if you start hearing the familiar call of the Old Gods! Available with two covers. COVER A—SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 COVER B—SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 CTHULHU TALES #5 by Michael Alan Nelson, Todd Lepre, Chee & Jon Reed Set sail for death! Well okay, first, unspeakably mind-bending terror on the cruise ship out of time — and then death! Sorry to give away the surprise ending. Also, a sneak peek at the new companion book, Fall of Cthulhu: Godwar by horror scribe Michael Alan Nelson! RUDY COVER—SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 SANTOLOUCO COVER—SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 CTHULHU: THE FUGUE POSTER by Vatche Mavlian Don’t stare too long into the maw of darkness! Vatche Mavlian’s cover for the award-winning trade paperback Fall of Cthulhu: The Fugue is now a poster suitable for framing — or for worshipping in a midnight mass! Measuring 24" x 36", this poster is what every cultist needs to summon the Old Ones! 24X36, FC SRP: $14.99 CTHULHU SHOT GLASS by Chuck BB Suck Your Soul! It’s the Cthulhu Shot Glass. In honor of the premiere issue of Fall of Cthulhu: Godwar, BOOM! Studios would like everyone to raise a toast to madness! B&W SRP: $6.99 WARHAMMER 40,000: EXTERMINATUS #2 by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton & Daniel Lapham Inquisitor Alastor's investigation leads him to track a cargo container carrying a dying Untouchable on it's way to the merchant House De Kyp on the planet Demarius Secunda. All evidence suggests that this is on the orders of the nefarious Damask Brothers. With his savant Pascal and backed by a squad of Adeptus Arbites, Alastor and his Retinue storm the Damask's island quarters. But can it all really be that simple? Features two alternate covers by Justin Norman and Tony Parker. (C: 0-1-0) NORMAN COVER—24pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.99 PARKER COVER—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WARHAMMER: CONDEMNED BY FIRE #5 by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton & Rahsan Ekedal Witch Hunter Magnus Gault, Great Sword Vogel, and Vargni the Dwarf all unite in a final, desperate pitched battle against the Skaven horde that attempts to destroy the giant Warpstone that has been corrupting and contaminating the land. With the odds and weight of numbers stacked heavily against Gault, Vogel, and Vargni, the only certainty is that they'll go down fighting! Features two alternate covers, both by Joe Abraham and Jaime Jones. (C: 0-1-0) COVER A—SC, 24pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99 COVER B—SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 THE FOUNDATION TP by John Rozum, Kody Chamberlain & Chee History shows that in the 1500s, Nostradamus' three volumes of prophecies were best-sellers, making him a rich man. But what the world doesn't know is that he used his vast treasure-trove of riches to create a foundation to prevent his most catastrophic prophesies from occurring! This secret team still functions today, using Nostradamus' published and unpublished tomes to predict threats to worldwide security! In the vein of The X-Files, but with a 24-like spin! SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $15.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JENNY FINN: DOOM MESSIAH TP by Mike Mignola, Troy Nixey & Farel Dalrymple Finally collected in one volume for the first time! From the mind of Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy, comes this Lovecraftian tale of a mysterious girl who arrives in Victorian England leaving carnage in her wake. Is she evil incarnate or a misled child? Jenny Finn: Doom Messiah hits the shelves ready to take advantage of the Hellboy 2 film release! (DEC073492) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 STARS OF THE MONTH PLANETARY BRIGADE VOLUME 1 TP by Giffen, DeMatteis & Haley The Planetary Brigade is a group of heroes fronted by Squared's Captain Valor and Grim Knight. Meet Mr. Brilliant — Earth has never met a smarter, or more smug, hero. Earth Goddess — by day, she's a sweet, unassuming wallflower, but when the Earth needs her, she turns into a gargantuan guardian of the plane. Purring Pussycat — sweet, sexy... what's she hiding? The Third Eye — spiritual mystic. The Mauve Visitor — strange visitor from another world, or cute little Smurf-like dude? Together, they're in a league all their own! (JUN073347) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 SAVAGE BROTHERS VOLUME 1 TP by Stokes, Cosby & Albuquerque When hell comes to Earth in a supernatural apocalypse, salvage yard owners Dale (he's the con man) and Otis (he's the muscle) don't run for their lives. They settle in and crack some beers! Have a loved one who's turned into the undead and needs tending? Call Dale and Otis — they'll hop in their Ford 150, bring 'em back, or put 'em down, if it needs doin'! (JUN073349) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 X ISLE VOLUME 1 TP by Cosby, Nelson, Scott & Imaginary Friends A team of researchers drift on the ocean, lost, in their quest for an enigmatic island that's never been explored. Washing on its shores, they find a dense, terrifying jungle populated with animal and plant life that has evolved along a completely different path. What secret does this isle hold? Why are the life forms there so dangerous — and so alien? (JUN073358) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 ********************************************************************** BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #51 by Jim Balent "So Mote It Be," Part 2. Swords clash as Tarot — the Swordmaiden to the Goddess — crosses blades with the Swordman to the God. Tarot's lover, Boo Cat, watches helplessly as the two warriors of the Craft, battle to what can be their mutual demise! As always this issue ships equally with 2 Jim Balent covers. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #51 DELUXE EDITION by Jim Balent This Deluxe Edition of Tarot #51 comes bagged and boarded, and includes a a black-and-white limited collector's lithograph, "Swordmaiden," featuring an image of Tarot with a defiant glare. Measuring 6 1/2" x 10", the lithograph was rendered and signed by Jim Balent, and is limited to an edition of 500 pieces. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES Set (1 comic & 1 litho), 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 PICTURE THIS SC by Jim Balent & Holly G This 32-page, full-color saddle-stitched pin-up book features photo tributes to Bettie Page, as well as Holly as Tarot, taken from studio modeling session photography by Jim Balent. Signed by both Jim Balent and Holly G, this limited edition is numbered. MATURE THEMES SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $25.00 BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA E'S (BROCCOLI) VOLUME 7 GN by Satol Yuiga, with Satsuki Yamashita Reunited with Yuuki and Asuka, Kai is more determined than ever to stay and work among the citizens of Gald. An odd job brings Kai into contact with the inventor of a device that can detect and neutralize psychics. Jyma only wanted to create something clever, but when he suspects his company has sinister plans for his invention, he agrees to join forces with Yuuki but with a price — a date with Asuka! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HONOKA LEVEL UP! VOLUME 1 GN by Akiyoshi Ohta & Matsuda98 Honoka, a lonely young student, loves to doodle and draw. But her casual love of art is transformed when her uncle hires her to work as a character developer at his new video gaming company. Honoka has no idea how to negotiate the complex corporate world, and as she begins to learn the basics of the video game industry, she finds herself getting caught up in the confusing politics, crushing responsibilities, and difficult developmental aspects of her newfound calling. Overwhelmed by the challenges, Honoka realizes that she'll have to give it her all if she wants to succeed. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 BUYMETOYS.COM THE OZ/WONDERLAND CHRONICLES #3 by Ben Avery, Casey Heying & Caesar Antomattei Alice and Dorothy face off against the New Wicked Witch. But, even if they survive, they must find a way to Wonderland to stop the unstoppable — The Jabberwocky! The beast is making it’s way to Oz, but first it has to go through the middle realm — Earth! Available with covers from Joe Jusko and Glen Orbik. JUSKO COVER—32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 ORBIK COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 CAPSTONE PRESS GRAPHIC LIBRARY: AMERICAN HISTORY GN'S by Various The story of the United States, from its rebellion against Great Britain to the construction of the Statue of Liberty, is celebrated in this line of illustrated histories designed to teach school children about history. The spark of the American Revolution is told in The Boston Tea Party, as Boston merchants and patriots protest Britain's excessive taxation by destroying shipments of tea in Boston Harbor. As Britain moves to quell Boston's rebellion, Paul Revere's Ride alerts the countryside outside Boston of the movement of Britain's army. Winter at Valley Forge tells the compelling story of George Washington's army, reeling from defeats in New York and Pennsylvania, as it rebuilds for the coming campaign in conditions of deprivation and cold. The War of Independence won, the nascent United States turned to The Creation of the U.S. Constitution to form a new government that could govern the former British colonies as a unified nation. Three decades after the American Revolution Britain and America went to war once more, and the story of a young lawyer named Francis Scott Key and the poem he wrote upon witnessing of the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore's harbor is told in The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner. Finally, a century after America's independence from Britain, a sculptor in France celebrates the spark of liberty lit by America, and his story — and the story of his greatest creation — is told in The Story of the Statue of Liberty. These stories, by comics creators like Dave Hoover, Matt Doeden, Terry Beatty, Gordon Purcell, and more, will educate children in the American experience. (C: 0-1-2) THE BOSTON TEA PARTY—SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 CREATION OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION—SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 PAUL REVERE'S RIDE—SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 STORY OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER—SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 STORY OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY—SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 WINTER AT VALLEY FORGE—SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 CARNAL COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A ADULT STAR STORIES #1 FELECIA NUDE PHOTO COVER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 O/A THE CHERRY COLLECTION VOLUME 3 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00 CARTOON BOOKS BONE VOLUME 8: TREASURE HUNTERS COLOR EDITION by Jeff Smith In the eighth installment of the epic Bone series, the Bone cousins, Gran’ma Ben, and Thorn finally reach the city of Atheia, where they reunite with old friends and plan to thwart the coming of the Lord of the Locusts. The Pawan army has joined forces with Briar and the rat creatures, and danger increases as Thorn’s visions get stronger. Meanwhile, Phoney Bone is convinced Atheia is a city rich in gold, and he is determined to uncover it. Available in hardcover and softcover editions. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. HARDCOVER—HC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 SOFTCOVER—SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 RASL #1 (SECOND PRINTING) by Jeff Smith It's Back To The Presses! Thanks to an overwhelming response, RASL is going back for a second printing! Meet Rasl, an art thief searching for his next big score — and trying to escape his past! Where other thieves plan their heists with breathtaking precision, Rasl has an ace up his sleeve — he can travel through the light between dimensions, affording him access to museums that no ordinary thief could access! In this issue Rasl faces an assassin’s bullet and stumbles across a mystery that not only threatens to expose his own illicit activities, but could also uncover one of the world’s most dangerous and sought after secrets. NOTE: While technically not a Mature Readers title, RASL #1 contains language that may be inappropriate for young children, and parental discretions should be advised. SC, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 CATASTROPHIC COMICS SPARKS #2 by Christopher Folino & J.M. Ringuet William Katt's monthly superhero noir thriller continues as masked vigilante Ian Sparks discovers the dark side to heroism. Going after the nation's most notorious supercriminal leaves Sparks' life and reputation in ruins. SC, 32pgs, FC (2 of 8) SRP: $2.99 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP CHECKER BOOKS SCI-FI COMICS SET by Various From the dangerous planet Mongo to the bridge of the starship Enterprise, Checker’s Science Fiction Set brings together the first volumes of several epic series. Whether you’re a fan of horror or you are nostalgic about the early origins of science fiction as we know it today, this is the perfect collection for you. Includes Alex Raymond’s Flash Gordon Volume 1, X-Files Volume 1, Star Trek: The Key Collection Volume 1, Alien Legion: Footsloggers, and Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Collected Best Volume 1. Set (x5) SRP: $105.75 STAR TREK: THE KEY COLLECTION TP'S by Various Get ready for next summer's highly-anticipated Star Trek film with these collections of the original full-color Star Trek comics (originally published by Gold Key Comics), reprinted in paperback at last! Star Trek comics debuted in 1967 — the same year as the original television series — and outlasted the TV version by 10 years. Volume 1 collects issues #1-8, while Volume 1 collects issues #9-16 (circa 1971-72). Volume 3 collects issues #17-24, and Volume 4 compiles issues #24-33. These classic tales of Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and all the rest of the original starship Enterprise will thrill a whole generation! VOLUME 1 (MAR042363)—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $22.95 VOLUME 2 (JUL042748)—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $22.95 VOLUME 3 (SEP042523)—SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 VOLUME 4 (JUN052877)—SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 CHIMAERA STUDIOS CONSORTIUM OF JUSTICE #1 by George T. Singley, Jim Mitchel & Marcio Takara A Chimaera Hero Universe event series! The Magnate with his world shattering Chaos Rhombus has come to Earth to claim it as his own or destroy it! Earth’s greatest superheroes band together with the new Consortium of Justice to repel this evil galactic assault! But when Earth’s most powerful villains join forces and align with The Magnate, can the heroes prevail against the Syndicate of Sorrow? SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 WARGOD #1 by George T. Singley, Jim Mitchel & Ben Morse An all-out amazing first issue! Wargod is resurrected and sent to Earth to continue his age old conflict with the nefarious god Sutekh and protect all of mankind from any impending evil. A new group of super beings have proclaimed themselves to be the protectors of the planet — and now they have Wargod in their sights! He is the world's last hope. Beware, for the Gods are coming! SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 CINEBOOK LARGO WINCH VOLUME 2: TAKEOVER TP by Francq & Van Hamme A veritable secret war for power takes place behind the scenes in big financial groups. One of the most common methods of attack is the takeover bid: a would-be buyer offers to acquire all available shares of a rival at a determined price in order to control it. The W group is attacked by FENICO, a business conglomerate. As if this were not enough, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service also takes on Largo Winch. Will he lose his entire fortune? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 YOKO TSUNO VOLUME 3: THE PREY AND THE GHOST TP by Roger Leloup While driving on a road in Scotland, Yoko barely manages not to hit a girl who is absolutely hysterical and is being followed by a pack of dogs. The girl, Cecilia, is an orphan who lives in a genuine Scottish castle. Yoko and her friends soon realise that Cecilia is surrounded by oddities such as a mysterious castle and ghosts! A whiff of the supernatural floats around the young Scotswoman — or is she the victim of an odious conspiracy? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 CLASS COMICS INC TUG HARDER #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $9.00 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED/JRS CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: CALL OF THE WILD by Jack London, Kenneth W. Fitch, Alex A. Blum & Maurice del Bourgo The classic story of a dog named Buck (cross between a St. Bernard and a German Shepherd), who starts his life journey in California, travels through the Yukon Territory and Klondike gold rush to Alaska, where he endures many hardships of survival, mistreatment by owners and eventually living off the wilds to survive. It is a powerful gripping story of endurance against all odds. Introduction by Bill Jones, author of Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History with Illustrations. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: ROMEO & JULIET by William Shakespeare & George Evans Shakespeare has delivered a tale of tragic romance here. This tale unfolds in Verona, Italy, where two feuding families — the Montagues and the Capulets — cannot live together in harmony. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, are the star-crossed lovers who rise above the petty day-to-day feuding and proclaim their love for each other. The ending is not pretty. Introduction by Bill Jones. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: THE TIME MACHINE by H.G. Wells & Lou Cameron England, the late nineteenth century. Take a Time Traveller, the girl Weena of the gentle Eloi people, and a horde of creatures called Morlocks from hundreds of thousands of years into the future. Mix them together, and the result is the classic fantasy/sci-fi thriller/satire from the pen of socialist writer H.G. Wells. Introduction by Bill Jones. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH by Jules Verne & Norman Nodel Axel Lindenbrock's uncle, Professor Otto Lindenbrock, discovers an old piece of paper written in old Icelandic. Axel translates it, and it leads him and his uncle to Iceland to an extinct volcano called Sneffells. There, they decend into its crater with the help of a guide named Hans Bjelke, in hopes to reach the centre of the earth! They will face many adventures and close calls in this gripping story of their journey. Introduction by Bill Jones. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: THE ROUGHRIDER by George Evans Follow the larger-than-life American hero, Theodore Roosevelt from his birth in New York City to Harvard graduate, to rancher, to organizer of a volunteer regiment, The Rough Riders, in the Spanish-American War. Fresh from the popular success from the Rough Riders, Roosevelt turned to politics, being elected Governor of New York in 1898, Vice-President in 1900, where he assumed the Presidency after William McKinley was assassinated in 1901. Roosevelt became the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in bringing an end to the Russo-Japanese conflict in 1904. Introduction by Bill Jones. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CRITICAL MASS THE AGE OF INSECTS VOLUME 3: NOT HUMAN TP by Sparky Greene & Louis Pieper Flynn Morgan’s continuing struggle to deal with the terrible secret of his origin intensifies. Pursued by the hybrid leader, Darwin, and attacked by the murderous boy who has haunted his dreams, Flynn comes to the horrified realization that his existence is at the center of the escalating war between mankind and the insect kingdom! SC, 60pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 D. E. PROJECT SUPERPOWERS #6 by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger & Carlos Paul The first series of Dynamite’s all-new and ongoing Project Superpowers comic book series is about to come to a startling close! The penultimate issue (the opening series will end with issue #7, but the series will be back in the Fall of 2008!) is here as Alex Ross, Jim Krueger, Carlos Paul and colorist Debora Carita, present issue #6! Under a fully-painted Alex Ross cover featuring two of Project Superpowers' all-new characters — The Scarab & The American Spirit — interior artists Carlos Paul and Debora Carita work from storytellers Alex Ross and Jim Krueger’s script as our heroes continue to assemble, and Dynamic Man and the Dynamic Family attempt to regain control of the very world — and their very power! This issue is also available in a limited edition Alex Ross Foil Cover version! REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC (6 of 7) SRP: $2.99 FOIL COVER—32pgs, FC PI THE BOYS #20 by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson "I Tell You No Lie, G.I." continues as more mysteries of the past are revealed. Butcher plays a dangerous game, Terror crosses the line, and the Legend reveals the secret origin of the Seven — and the secret of Compound V in the bargain! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE MAN WITH NO NAME: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLIER #3 by Christos Gage & Wellington Dias The all-new comic book adventures of "The Man with No Name" continue from writer Christos Gage and artist Wellington Dias! The Man is scoping out the mission as he fights to get inside to honor his pledge and aid Father Ramirez — who also just happens to be Tuco’s brother! Featuring series covers by Richard (The Dark Tower) Isanove! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ZORRO #6 by Matt Wagner & Francesco Francavilla With a flick of his wrist, Zorro leaves his mark! And Dynamite has left their mark with the all-new Dynamite comic book series from writer/cover artist/art director, Matt Wagner, and artist Francesco Francavilla! In this issue: Diego and Bernard face pirates on their way back to North America, while present-day Zorro continues to wage a one-man war against the soldiers of Gonzales! Plus: Tornado! Featuring covers by Wagner and Ryan (Countdown) Sook! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 RED SONJA #36 by Brian Reed & Walter Geovani Know this, reader of these texts — Red Sonja has perished! Fallen in battle with the vile sorcerer Kulan Gath, Sonja gave her life to save all of Hyboria. For a time, the red-maned warrior did journey through Hades at the side of the boatsman Charon. Here, she did learn the truth of her own creation at the hands of the false Goddess Scathach. Twenty winters have passed since last Sonja walked the land. However, now that she has returned, her new incarnation has yet to learn the truth of her existence, or the reason for her miraculous rebirth... The all-new Adventures of Red Sonja continue from the creative team of writer Brian Reed, artist Walter Geovani and cover artists Mel Rubi (50%), Carlos Rafael (25%) and Pablo Marcos (25%)! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS #12 by James Kuhoric & Mike Riacht, & Pere Perez Only one more issue to go until the “unlucky” issue #13! Loyal readers remember that the last time Ash got to this point, he died (and went to the Marvel Zombie universe)! So what’s planned this time around for the “chosen one”? All will be revealed in this issue as old storylines come to a close and new ones begin! From writers James Kuhoric and Mike Raicht, and artist Pere Perez and cover artists Fabiano Neves (75%) and Stjepan Sejic (25%)! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: ORIGINS #9 by Kevin Fahey & Clay Carmouche, & Jonathan Lau Sci Fi’s Battlestar Galactica series writer Kevin Fahey (joined this issue by co-writer Clay Carmouche) is back with artist Jonathan Lau for a special “origin” series focusing on Kara and Helo! From the academy to their assignment aboard the Galactica, follow the previously untold tale in Dynamite’s “Origin” series! Featuring two covers: one by Lau and the other a BSG Photo Cover! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO #12 by Brandon Jerwa & Jackson Herbert The End is Here! The (Cylon) apocalypse is nigh! Since the launch of Dynamite’s Season Zero as part of Free Comic Book Day 2007, it’s all been leading up to this: the end of the series, and the beginning events of the “re-imagined” Galactica universe on Sci Fi! Writer brandon Jerwa and artist Jackson Herbert conclude their fan-favorite run and send the crew of the Galactica off with honors! Covers by Herbert and a BSG Photo Cover! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 JUNGLE GIRL VOLUME 1 HC by Frank Cho, Doug Murray & Adriano Batista Dynamite proudly presents Frank Cho's Jungle Girl! Overseen by co-writer and artist Frank Cho, and infused with everything Cho fans want to see — beautiful women, thrilling adventures, and, of course, dinosaurs — Jungle Girl also features co-writer Doug (Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes, The 'Nam) Murray along with series artist Adriano (Zarek, Red Sonja) Batista as they bring the Jungle Girl to life! Jana the Jungle Girl races to save a group of intruders into this strange land — a land filled with dinosaurs, prehistoric men and much, much more! Each issue reveals more clues about the nature of Jana, and of the island itself, with each thrilling twist and turn overseen by Frank Cho, along with Doug Murray and artist Adriano Batista! Featuring a cover by Cho, this hardcover collection features issues #0-5 of the series along with a complete cover gallery featuring the art of Cho and Batista, plus sketchbook material from Batista! The complete first “season” of Jungle Girl is available here! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, FC SRP: $24.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS VOLUME 6: FROM THE ASHES TP by James Kuhoric & Fernando Blanco Dynamite proudly presents the return of Ash and the Army of Darkness! Fresh from the Marvel Zombies vs. AOD crossover — well, not "minty" fresh, but fresh enough — our un-intrepid hero has returned to his own world — but what a world it's become! Evil Ash and his Deadite hordes rule the land, and everywhere Ash turns is filled with mutants and monsters! Can Ash J. Williams gather his "chosen" and take down the Deadite hordes and restore order to the world? Read on and find out! All the action and post-apocalyptic excitement is collected here for the first time and, once again, brought to you by the creative team of James Kuhoric and artist Fernando Blanco! Features a complete cover gallery plus a stunning new painted cover from Fabiano (Marvel Zombies vs. the Army of Darkness) Neves! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $14.99 STARS OF THE MONTH NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA VOLUME 1 HC'S by Greg Pak & Nigel Raynor Issues #0 through #5 of Dynamite’s New Battlestar Galactica series are collected here in one exclusive hardcover printing! Written by Greg (Incredible Hulk) Pak and illustrated by Nigel Raynor, New Battlestar Galactica features an “unseen” season of the all-new Sci-Fi series Battlestar Galactica. In this opening story arc, the dead have returned… but are they part of a prophecy, or a deadly Cylon plot? Plus: A complete cover gallery, “DVD Commentary” from the creative team, behind-the-scenes materials, and more! Available in a Previews Exclusive cover edition, plus a Photo Cover edition! (C: 0-1-2) PHOTO COVER (JUL073432)—HC, FC SRP: $24.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COVER (JUL073431)—HC, FC SRP: $24.99 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA HC'S by Greg Pak & Nigel Raynor, cover by Stejpan Segic From Dynamite Entertainment and writer Greg Pak and artist Nigel Raynor comes the second and third hardcover collections of New Battlestar Galactica! Volume 2 collects issues #5-8 — the second story-arc in the saga of the "Returners" — and Volume 3 sees Sharon lead her strange army into the heart of Cylon space, where she discovers the secrets of her existence! These hardcovers collect the comics that serve as the best companion to the Peabody award-winning Sci Fi series! Each includes a complete cover gallery! (C: 0-0-2) VOLUME 2—HC, 7x10, FC SRP: $19.99 VOLUME 3 (FEB083640)—HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DABEL BROTHERS PRODUCTIONS LLC DEAN KOONTZ'S FRANKENSTEIN: PRODIGAL SON #3 by Dean Koontz, Chuck Dixon & Brett Booth Who is Bobby Allwine, and why does he have two hearts, two livers, and bones as hard as metal armor? This question plagues detectives Carson O'Connor and Michael Maddison as they examine the corpse of the latest serial victim. Is Allwine's strange anatomy due to a mistake of nature — or a calculated design? Meanwhile, Victor Helios is troubled by the strange musings of his wife, Erika. She dreams of a place that is dark and strange, and full of death. But she is engineered not to. And Helios cannot tolerate flaws in his quest for the creation of a perfect human race! 32pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $2.99 GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'S WILD CARDS: HARD CALL #4 by Martin, Abraham & Battle In the world of Wild Cards, not all Aces can be trusted, and Alex is nervous about his new alliance with the paranoid amphetamine addict Croyd Crenson, better known as "The Sleeper." After all, as the old Jokertown rhyme goes, "Sleeper speeding, people bleeding." But Crenson's unpredictable behavior is the least of Alex's worries, as he blows off his friend Simon, spurring his former classmate to begin a quest of his own. Now both Alex and Simon are searching for their missing friend Kyria — but neither truly understands how dangerous it will be! What does all of this have to do with the Dog Mask serial killer? The killer's identity is surprise enough, but the purpose behind the killings is nothing short of shocking! 32pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $2.99 JIM BUTCHER'S DRESDEN FILES: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE #4 by Jim Butcher & Adrian Syaif Harry Dresden is locked in a battle with a dangerous magical creature known as "the Hag" that's in the midst of an ascension rite. Dresden's got to stop her, but he's in way over his head! Only the right mix of magic, quick thinking and straight-out bluffing will stop her. As Jim Butcher brings this all-original mini-series to a triumphant close, fans will be rewarded with yet another great chapter in the epic story of The Dresden Files — and a conclusion that's guaranteed to make any fan of the wizard/private investigator cheer! 40pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99 DARE COMICS THE HUNTER #3 by Adam Hamdy & David Golding The shadow of death fall upon the Hunter. Accused of treason, he faces an ignoble and painful end. Destined to share his fate, Loni and Dex are powerless to help. Can the Hunter survive? Can the conspiracy be stopped? MATURE THEMES 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 DEL REY AIR GEAR VOLUME 9 GN by Oh!Great Itsuki Minami is the toughest kid at Higashi Junior High School, easy on the eyes but dangerously tough when he needs to be. Plus, Itsuki lives with the mysterious and sexy Noyamano sisters. Life is never dull, but it becomes dangerous when Itsuki leads his school to victory over some vindictive Westside punks with gangster connections. Now he stands to lose his school, his friends, and everything he cares about. But in his darkest hour, the Noyamano girls come to Itsuki’s aid. They can teach him a powerful skill that will save their school from the gangsters’ siege — and introduce Itsuki to a thrilling and terrifying new world. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GENSHIKEN OFFICIAL BOOK by Kio Shimoku Genshiken has a devoted cult following that will be eager to delve more deeply into the details of this fan favorite! SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 HELL GIRL VOLUME 3 GN by Miyuki Eto The Hell Girl is the ultimate avenger. Go to her website at midnight, enter the name of your tormentor, and the Hell Girl will destroy your enemy. Some who turn to the Hell Girl are evil (the figure skater who’ll stop at nothing to win); others are good people at the end of their rope (the girl who saves her sister from an abusive nanny). But the price of revenge is the same for all: eternal torment in hell! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HELL GIRL VOLUME 1 GN by Miyuki Eta When you thirst for revenge, there’s a surefire way to get it: Simply go to the strange website that appears only at midnight, and enter the name of your enemy. The Hell Girl will appear to drag your tormentor to eternal damnation. But you will have to pay a price — your soul! (NOV073485) 200pgs SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** KITCHEN PRINCESS VOLUME 7 GN by Natsumi Ando Najika’s dreams are coming true. She’s in the finals of a national dessert contest and she has found her Flan Prince. But then life goes from sweet to sour, as she makes a startling discovery and loses her sense of taste! SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 KUJIBIKI UNBALANCE VOLUME 1 GN by Kio Shimoku Manga bestseller Genshiken has spawned a legion of devoted fans who are eagerly anticipating this spin-off series! Originally a manga within the universe of Genshiken, Kujibiki Unbalance spawned an OVA and now this metatextual manga series! SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ME & THE DEVIL BLUES VOLUME 1 GN by Akira Hiramoto This brilliant literary manga series retells the story of the bluesman who changed American music forever — and became an American legend. For readers of Maus, Black Hole, and Persepolis. SC, 544pgs SRP: $19.95 PARASYTE VOLUME 4 GN by Hitoshi Iwaaki Shin looks like an ordinary high school boy, but he has a terrible secret: an alien parasite has infected his body. This mysterious creature is ruthless, deadly, and utterly indifferent to human suffering — and it is beginning to assert itself over Shin. As Shin fights for control of his body, can he also hold on to his humanity? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 288pgs, B&W (4 of 8) SRP: $12.95 TOTO! VOLUME 2 GN by Yuko Osada Kakashi is a small-town boy with a big dream: to travel around the world. He’s so determined to leave his little island home behind that he stows away on board a marvelous zeppelin — one that just happens to be loaded with treasure and a gang of ruthless criminals! SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 TSUBASA VOLUME 18 GN by CLAMP The best-selling manga continues! The dimension-hopping travelers regroup after a tumultuous battle in a Tokyo that stood in ruins. Battered and betrayed, will they be able to continue their quest to restore Sakura’s lost memories? SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 DESPERADO PUBLISHING ANTOINE SHARP, THE ATHEIST VOLUME 2 #1 by Phil Hester & Kevin Mellon The long-awaited sequel to the critically-acclaimed mini-series The Atheist returns! Antoine Sharpe is the super skeptical, eerily brilliant government agent tasked with debunking or destroying any paranormal threats to America. In this chilling first issue Sharpe must investigate a sleepy southern town where husbands have the nasty habit of burying their newlywed brides alive. By writer Phillip Hester (Firebreather) and artist Kevin Mellon (13 Steps). Also available is a special CGC edition of Antoine Sharp, The Atheist #1 which will feature a sketch cover by popular comic artist/writer Phil Hester. It will come sealed in a plastic slab and graded at 9.8 (out of 10) or higher and will be signed by the artist, Phil Hester. MATURE THEMES REGULAR EDITION—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 9.8 CGC SIGNED EDITION—32pgs, B&W SRP: $29.99 STAR OF THE MONTH ANTOINE SHARPE, THE ATHEIST VOLUME 1 TP by Phil Hester, John McCrae, Will Volley Antoine Sharpe is a scalpel on two legs — skeptical, brilliant, ruthless. A special agent with a shadowy department of the U.S. government, Sharpe applies his unconventional intellect to any paranormal threats that arise. When countless teenagers show signs of otherworldly possession, Sharpe and his partner must not only find the truth, but stop the apparent plague from destroying civilization itself. How far will Sharpe go to save humanity? Farther than you can imagine! (NOV073492) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99 ********************************************************************** BLUE GN by Elizabeth Genco & Sami Makkonen A fresh, fantastic take on the bloodiest of classic fairy tales! When Blue's ex-boyfriend appears on her doorstep, he says he wants to make things right. His true intentions are far more sinister. Blue's shape-shifting powers can help her outrun him, but to survive she must face him as herself! SC, 6x9, 80pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 THIRTEEN STEPS VOLUME 1 TP by Phil Hester, Chuck Satterlee & Kevin Mellon AA for monsters! Semi-pro baseball player Justin Ullrich has a problem — he’s a werewolf and he wants to talk, but nobody’s listening. Not his Mother, Priest, stoner pal, or his ex the succubus. So where does a monster with bloodlust issues go? He enters a twelve-step, self-help program, of course! But instead of finding answers he finds himself swept up in the identity politics of the monster set! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING VOLTRON: A LEGEND FORGED #1 Writer: Josh Blaylock Artist: Tim Seeley Cover Artists: A) Tim Seeley; B) Josh Blaylock; C) Jenny Frison D) EJ Su; E) Tim Seeley/PX Foil When a calamitous twist of fate sends the Voltron team back in time, they become witnesses to history, learning not only the origins of Zarkon people, but of the Voltron project itself! Kicking off a brand new miniseries, this issue will build an entire new shelf of stories into the chronicles of Voltron! COVERS A-D—32 pgs, FC $3.50 COVER E—32 pgs, FC $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN VOLTRON OMNIBUS HC FC $49.99 ************************************************************************ G. I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE VOL. 5: WORLD WAR III OMNIBUS Author: Mark Powers w/Mike O'Sullivan Artists: Mike Bear, Mike Shoyket, Pat Quinn & Jean-Francois Beaulieu Cover Artist: Mike Bear When COBRA gains control of the most advanced weaponry manufacturer, they use that advantage to turn minor skirmishes across the globe into full-out wars! World War III has begun! While G.I. JOE is spread thin dealing with this, the world is ripe for conquering… enter COBRA COMMANDER! The world — and G.I. JOE — will never be the same! Collects G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #25-36 and the WWIII prologue from SPECIAL MISSIONS: THE ENEMY! SC, 328pgs, FC $34.99 SPOOKS: OMEGA TEAM #0—99¢ SPECIAL Writer: Larry Hama Artist: Adam Archer Cover Artists: Jim Daly & Grant Goleash Omega Team is the elite division of SPOOKS — the baddest of the bad. Their job is to exterminate monsters with extreme prejudice, the things too dangerous for anyone else to handle. This special preview takes them to the jungles of South America to investigate rumors of tribal voodoo and zombie slaves. But what they find even more sinister. 24pgs, FC $0.99 SPOOKS TP Author: Ryan Schifrin & Larry Hama Story: R.A. Salvatore, Geno Salvatore and Ryan Schifrin Artist: Adam Archer & Jonny Rench Cover Artists: Greg Staples This is the untold story of SPOOKS, the secret branch of the government that protects humanity from things that go bump in the night! But when the king of vampires forms an alliance with the deadliest of witches to launch an invasion of classic monsters on Washington, D.C, the Spooks find themselves in an all-out battle for the fate of the planet! SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $18.99 FORGOTTEN REALMS OMNIBUS VOL. 2 (BOOKS 4-6) HC Authors: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artists: Val Semeiks, Tim Seeley Cover: Tim Seeley The unbelievable LEGEND OF DRIZZT continues! His journeys have taken the dark elf named Drizzt across many worlds to face threats beyond anything he has ever faced before. Yet, to protect the friends he has come to love as family, he's willing to put his life on the line… and does! Incredible adventure, danger and action in the classic Dungeons & Dragons manner! Collecting THE CRYSTAL SHARD, STREAMS OF SILVER and THE HALFLING'S GEM into one massive volume! HC, 464pgs, FC $49.99 OFFERED AGAIN DRAGONLANCE: THE LEGEND OF HUMA TP FC $18.99 ************************************************************************ HACK/SLASH: SLASHER DIARY JOURNAL This perfect journal for all wannabe slasher-slayers out there, the HACK/SLASH JOURNAL gives you the chance to step inside the role of Cassie Hack and take down all of your notes and files about the creeps running rampant in the real world—and comes spackled in wicked HACK/SLASH artwork. Spiral-Bound Journal, 6x9, 128pgs $10.99 SHEENA: QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE JOURNAL Plastered with plenty of hot, pulpy action straight from Eisner/Iger Studios classic Sheena comics, this new journal is the perfect day-to-day notebook for any fan of Golden Age Comics, comics’ original leading Jungle Queen or all of the above. Spiral-Bound Journal, 6x9, 128pgs $10.99 HACK/SLASH #14 Author: Tim Seeley Artists: Emily Stone & Courtney Via Cover Artists: A) Tim Seeley; B) Jenny Frison When a remake of a classic movie starts going horribly, murderously wrong, it's up to Cassie and Vlad to go over the rainbow to solve the case… Lions and tigers and spilled entrails — oh my! 32pgs, FC $3.50 HACK/SLASH ANNUAL: SUICIDE GIRLS Author: Jhonen Vasquez & Tim Seeley Artists: Tim Seeley Cover Artists: A) Tim Seeley; B) Ross Campbell; C) Jhonen Vasquez When a heartbroken killer gets a new lease on life from a freak electric chair accident, a Suicide Girl becomes his next target. When Cassie and Vlad come to the aid of the girls from SuicideGirls.com, things get deadly – and extremely sexy as Cassie agrees to pose for her own photo set if that's what it takes to stop this slasher. COVERS A-B—48 pgs, FC $5.50 COVER C—48 pgs, FC $9.50 DRAFTED #9 Author: Mark Powers Artist: Rebekah Isaacs Cover Artist: Joe Jusko The alien invasion has begun! Devastated by the loss of one of their own in combat, our team struggles to regroup — and welcomes a mysterious new member. Meanwhile, Earth's most recognized figure — the Israeli pilot, Colonel Giora Shaliach — is dispatched on a harrowing mission to deep space… 32 pgs, FC $3.50 DEMONWARS VOL. 2: THE DEMON SPIRIT #3 [OF 3] Writer: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artists: Nadir Balan & Mostafa Moussa Cover Artists: A) Tim Seeley & Jeremy Roberts; B) Julius Gopez & Courtney Via The battle for Corona continues! Still struggling against the forces of evil that threaten all she knows, Pony fights on… however, in the midst of the madness comes the one person she never wanted to see again… Her estranged husband Conner! Also, Elbryan comes face to face with the giants that serve demons… how can this little David hope to defeat multiple Goliaths? COVER A—48 pgs, FC $5.50 COVER B—48 pgs, FC $9.50 (Prestige Cardstock) DRAGONLANCE: LEGENDS—TIME OF THE TWINS #2 [OF 3] Writers: Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: David Cole Cover Artists: A) Julius Gopez; B) Tyler Walpole The story of Krynn continues! Crysania meets with Raistlin a second time… and continues to come under his power! Is it magic that’s causing her to fall, or is it love that is causing her to give in to the dark mage? Plus: while on their quest to save Raistlin, Tas and Caramon are imprisoned and sold into slavery… so why is Tas smiling? COVER A—48 pgs, FC $5.50 COVER B—48 pgs, FC $9.50 (Prestige Cardstock) WORLDS OF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS #5 Authors: Edward Bolme, Roger E. Moore Adapted by: Chad Rebmann, Stan! Artists: Eric J., Javier Sanchez Aranda Cover Artists: A) Vince Locke; B) Dan Scott In the Eberron story “The Weight of Water,” an honorable warrior finds himself caught up in an ignoble military campaign, facing a young martial artist tasked with conquering the superior force. And in the conclusion of “A Stone’s Throw Away,” Tasslehoff Burrfoot uncovers the secret of the mysterious magical ring that has trapped him in a necromancer’s lair. COVER A—48 pgs, FC $5.50 COVER B—48 pgs, FC $9.50 (Prestige Cardstock) HALLOWEEN: NIGHTDANCE TP Author: Stefan Hutchinson Artist: Tim Seeley & Elizabeth John Cover Artists: Bill Sienkiewicz Michael Myers, the original and most famous horror slasher, returns in this collection of one of the most terrifying miniseries of 2008! On Halloween night, the lives of three teenagers from Russellville, Illinois are changed forever when Michael Myers comes to town, and not all of them will live through the night… Includes pages of bonus material previously found only on the halloweencomics.com website. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $18.99 DEVIL'S TONGUE SHADOW DEVIL #1 by Pat Sentman A demon Ninja named Tetsu returns from a bloody past to exact vengeance upon the archfiend Azzara and his devils. The city streets are set ablaze as Tetsu fights the demons that surround him and the memories that torment him. Will Tetsu’s vendetta be fulfilled, or will it be his destroyer? NOTE: Contains graphic and disturbing imagery. Strictly for Mature Readers only! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $2.99 DIABLO PRODUCTIONS THE UNWANTED GN by Diablo, Mark Michaels & Juan Romera Enter a world of pure terror in one of the most anticipated graphic novels of the year! When a foolish antique collector reads the inscription on the back of an ancient Chinese amulet, she unleashes the ultimate evil. The Unwanted follows the saga of a group of street-wise teens trapped inside an inescapable juvenile detention facility, facing a relentless predator that will stop at nothing to consume them. Beautifully illustrated by renowned international horror artist Juan Romera, reviewers are already hailing this as the next horror classic. SC, 7x10, 215pgs, FC SRP: $15.00 DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING FAFNER: DEAD AGGRESSOR (NOVEL) Artist: Xebec, Ryugujima, Yakuba Author: Tow Ubukata Rating Teens (T) The youth of Tatsumiya Island lived ordinary lives, but their peaceful existence was all a lie. The invasion of the Festum, the shining golden enemy, transforms their peaceful island into a high-tech military fortress. Toh Ubukata, the series organizer and script writer, novelizes the hit anime series. The beginning of a whole new Fafner, this novel includes the thoughts of Soshi, Maya, Shoko and more that didn’t appear in the anime series along with battles of the Fafner and Festum in Ubukata’s exciting style. SC, 5x7, 250pgs $8.95 MEGAMI DELUXE ARTBOOK 2 Writer Various Artist Various A collection of pin-ups and full-color illustrations from popular anime series including: To Heart 2, Akane Maniax, DCSS, My:ZHiME, Kamichu!, SHUFFLE!, Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~, He is My Master, Solty Rei, Shakugan no Shana and more. Each edition of Megami DX comes with a life sized pull-out poster. SC, 8x12, 100pgs, FC $19.95 KNIGHTS VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Minoru Murao Rating Young Adult (YA) Don't pray. No one's going to save you. In the kingdom of Exkuld, where witches ran rampant, witches abandoned faith and disgraced God, living as hated devil-worshippers instead. Judged guilty by the clergy in God's name, these witches were burned in "witch hunts." This is an epic love story of a fateful girl captured as a witch and a humble knight who risks breaking the taboo of "deicide." SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 6) $9.95 STEAL MOON VOLUME 1 (YAOI) Creator: Makoto Tateno After Nozomi loses a street fight, he gets sold to the online peep room "Digital Angels." Though repulsed by Coyote, the incredibly beautiful, mysterious man who captured him, as time passes Nozomi begins to grow attracted to him... From Makoto Tateno!! A scorching hot, hard love story!! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $12.95 AI NO KUSABI—THE SPACE BETWEEN VOLUME 3: NIGHTMARE (YAOI NOVEL) Creator: Reiko Yoshihara Recommended Age 16+ A Blondie takes a street mongrel as a pet?! The entire city buzzes with the scandal. And on top of that, if the evidence of his trysts with Iason don't start disappearing from Riki's body... However, Riki, ever the defiant pet, appears to be losing his master’s interest. Is he on the verge of being abandoned? And will his pride survive? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 250pgs, B&W (2 of 5) $8.95 BLUE SKY (YAOI) Creator: Yuko Kuwabara Rating Mature (M) Kihara longs for some stimulation in his life at the boarding school. As the dorm leader, he decides to use his authority and tamper with the new student housing lottery. He ends up living in the same room with Yoshimi, who's known as "the beautiful ice king, and Kihara’s life is anything but dull! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 FEVERISH (YAOI) Creator: Takaaki Kusaka Rating Mature (M) Anri is a pretty hot model who is a little callous. But his mysterious charms seem to attract admirers instead of pushing them away! A pure romance story of a feverish, sensuous love. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 GENTLE CAGE (YAOI NOVEL) Artist Kamiko Sasaki Author You Shizaki Rating Young Adult "Possessions should act like possessions, and give up gracefully." Private Secretary to a high powered businessman, Itsuki is surprised to hear that his employer has named the temperamental, sculptor Hitachi as the successor to his business. But does that include Itsuki himself? Hitachi seems to think so! Luckily, Itsuki has carried a torch for Hitachi for sometime now. So while Hitachi treats him as a doll with no free will, who exactly is the prisoner in the situation is still up for debate… MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 250pgs, B&W $8.95 IMMORAL DARKNESS (YAOI NOVEL) Artist Yukariko Jissoji Author Miya Matsuda Rating Mature (M) One day after school, high school student Meguru Shina is ravished in the train station bathroom by Sasakawa, his math teacher. Usually Sasakawa deceives the world with his slightly dirty white coat and teacher's mask, but in reality he is a man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Starved for love but unable to reveal his weakness due to his own pride, Shina is drawn in by Sasakawa's sweet words and pleasing techniques. Shina is trapped by sexual desire. Sasakawa burns with jealousy. The two fall deep into the darkness of a corrupting love... MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 250pgs, B&W $8.95 KISS BLUE VOLUME 1 (YAOI) Creator: Keiko Kinoshita Rating Mature When Tomosaka realized he was in love with his best friend Noda, it seemed the most natural thing in the world. He couldn't even remember when he'd first started falling in love. He had his feelings, but he couldn't express them... because Noda was his best friend. A story about the delicate thread that separates friendship and love. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $12.95 PATHOS VOLUME 1 (YAOI) Creator: Mika Sadahiro Rating Mature (M) A has been raised in happiness by the beautiful young men K and J. To thank them, A adores them as older brothers and grows innocently attached to them. But as A grows, J becomes colder to him with each passing day. The truth is K and J are immortal vampires, and J has kept his distance because he may become unable to resist the scent of the fresh blood of the growing A. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $12.95 TODAY’S ULTERIOR MOTIVES (YAOI) Creator: Sakuya Fujii Rating Mature (M) The lover of the beginner actor Makoto Aizawa is Sanari Jonouchi, screenwriter and producer behind the mega-famous theatrical troupe "Saiho." The first lesson(?) Makoto learned when they met at a hot spring resort had more to do with sex than actual acting! What began there was sexual harassment under the name of acting lessons. But even though Jonouchi is toying with the obedient and innocent Makoto using dubiously slick, premature rhetoric, Makoto believes every bit of it! Join a producer with a penetrating tongue and a defenseless novice actor in this teacher-student romance. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $12.95 DIGITAL WEBBING BLOODRAYNE: TOKYO ROGUE #2 by Troy Wall, Jake Bilbao & John Wycough Who is the enigmatic Hicharo? Is he friend or foe? And just how does his troubled past with the Brimstone Society tie into the life of the nefarious Kagan? One thing is for sure — you will not believe the proposition he has in store for Rayne! Plus, more action with the deadly beauty Ayano as she enlists Severin to aid her in trapping an unlikely foe. All this and more as the battle in the land of the rising sun rages on! Available with two different covers. COVER A—24pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.99 COVER B—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 VISIONS OF BLOODRAYNE LIMITED EDITION by Various A collection of the best and greatest BloodRayne cover and pin-up art since the beginning of the comic book series. No ads, no text, just pages and pages of beautiful art presented in bookshelf friendly format! Everyone's favorite videogame vampire is illustrated by Greg Horn, Romano, Rob Delatorre, Mark Robinson, Steve Scott, and many more! 56pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 DMF COMICS INC SOUL STEALER VOLUME 1 GN by Michael Easton & Christopher Shy In a universe divided by good and evil, one man has been able to sustain life for over 3,000 years, driven solely by the power of undying love. Armed with the ability to bring back souls from the underworld, he must now fight the most dangerous and potent forces the world has ever known, as he wanders the Earth, through the past and into the present, on his near-impossible search for his wife! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 148pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DO GOODER PRESS PS238 #34 by Aaron Williams Julie Finster, distant relative of Suzi Fusion, comes from a family that hasn’t had many direct relatives who wear costumes and fly about. To make matters worse, Julie is the 84th person with the FISS powerset (Flight, Invulnerability, Speed, Strength), making her somewhat common and unfashionable in the super-heroing world. Her cousins, the atomic-powered “Nuclear Family” have come to town, lording their fame and fortune over Julie’s household. Can her self-confidence survive? And what’s with all the demons and cherubs flitting around Wonderburg? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DR MASTER PUBLICATIONS INC CHINESE HERO VOLUME 1-4 SC SET by Wing Shing Ma As a child, Hero's family was attacked and killed by a practitioner of Northern Mantis kung fu. This assassin was tasked, by the affluent head of a local triad, to retrieve Hero's family heirloom — the legendary Blood Sword. Barely escaping with his life, Hero has now reached adulthood, and mastered several forms of kung fu to aid him in his sole lifelong endeavor-to safeguard the family treasure. But now his enemies turn their gaze to his newborn son. The tales of Blood Sword begin here. One of the most intricately woven action adventure stories ever told returns, completely remastered and digitally rendered. Artistry wizard Wing Shing Ma's meticulous illustrations erupt with mind-bending kung fu action, nearly identical to the best Hong Kong action sequences. SC, 960pgs, FC SRP: $59.95 DARK EDGE VOLUME 8 TP by Yu Aikawa Among the students who have survived the nocturnal rampages at Yotsuji Academy, Tetsuzo has not been infected with the evil genes and has instead turned into a carrier who has the ability to kill the undead Nosferatu. But, tonight he is going to change that. He goes into school to see a vampire, Nosferatu Sato-sensei, to turn himself into one of them so that he can save his sister from leukemia. Sato-sensei turns the tables when he realizes how good Tetsuzo’s blood tastes, and he decides to drink until he drains him of his last drop of blood! RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC058221) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 FOUR CONSTABLES VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PRINTING) by Andy Seto & Tony Wong Four of China's supremely skilled detectives loyally serve their Master Zhuge Zhen-Wo, the head bodyguard and advisor for China's all-powerful Emperor. Emotionless is a master of weapons and devices. Iron Hands possesses incredible chi and can stop the sharpest blades with his bare hands. Life Snatcher is highly skilled in light-foot granting him undaunted legwork and kicks. Lastly Cold Blooded was raised by wolves and has since learned to convert his pain into strength, enabling him to defeat opponents much stronger than himself. With their venerable skill as kung fu practitioners and meticulous sleuths, they root out potential usurpers and discern the cause of many strange occurrences during the Sung Dynasty! SC, 5x7, 144pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 PURI PURI VOLUME 6 GN by Chiaki Taro One step closer to becoming a priest, Kamioda, is asked to reside in and help out the priest at a local church as a priest-in-training. But a sweet and deadly little devil Emily awaits him, testing his determination with her ripe body. Can Kamioda handle the pressure? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY DRAWN & QUARTERLY SHOWCASE BOOK 5 TP by Various Drawn & Quarterly Showcase returns with a 5th volume featuring the work of some of the best new talents from across the globe. The series is hailed for its consistent quality and for the superior editorial vision of its short stories, volume after volume. More often than not, it is the first time the cartoonists have had the chance to work in full-color with twenty-five pages, and on such a wide-reaching visual platform. Artists featured include Anneli Furmark (Sweden), Amanda Vähämäki (Finland), and T. Edward Bak (USA), with Vähämäki providing the cover art. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAWN & QUARTERLY SHOWCASE TP'S by Various Drawn & Quarterly Showcase Book Three presents three remarkable tales. Genevieve Elverum's "We're Wolf" is composed of a trilogy of adult fables about happiness, sadness and companionship drawn in a graceful, languid style. Kramer's Ergot editor Sammy Harkham's "Somersaulting," a tale of two friends, chronicling the languid pace of summer as well as the gradual discovery of love and sex in the suburbs. After two such dreamy stories, Matt Broersma rounds out the book with the two-part "The Mummy," a charming and funny romp through a mythical mid-20th-century European locale, featuring tongue-in-cheek romance, intrigue and ghosts. Book Four features three North American cartoonists, Dan Zettwoch ("The Ghost of Dragon Canoe") of St. Louis, Gabrielle Bell (When I'm Old) of Brooklyn, and Martin Cendreda (Dang!) of Los Angeles. Zettwoch and Bell have both contributed to the award-winning anthology Kramer's Ergot. Cendreda is a frequent contributor to Giant Robot magazine. MATURE THEMES BOOK THREE—SC, 8x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 BOOK FOUR (MAY063105)—SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 GENTLEMAN JIM HC by Raymond Briggs Raymond Briggs is the beloved British cartoonist whose many books, including The Snowman, When The Wind Blows, and Ethel & Ernest, have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Briggs was also an early pioneer of graphic novels, as some of his key works coincide with or even pre-date Will Eisner’s A Contract With God. Gentleman Jim is the story of Jim Bloggs, an imaginative toilet cleaner who, dissatisfied with his station in life, devotes his time to envisioning a world beyond it. Encouraged by his wife, also eager to incorporate more adventure into her life, Jim sets out to bring these dreams to fruition by accumulating various accoutrements, only to discover that the life of an executive, an artist, or a cowboy is more complicated and costly than it appears. Gentleman Jim was originally released in England in 1980 and is now regarded as one of the first English-language graphic novels ever published. HC, 6x9, 40pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DF RED SONJA: BACK TO BASICS TRADING CARD SERIES Based on the Heroine created by Robert E. Howard and Roy Thomas! Thirty-five years ago, Red Sonja was taken from her essence and reinterpreted for the comic market. Now, Dynamic Forces is proud to present the Red Sonja: Back to Basics trading card series, utilizing classic comic images as well as the great artwork released by Dynamite Entertainment! To make this set extra-special, Dynamite has gone "back to basics" and is bringing the fans what they want most in a trading card series: Signed Cards in every box! A hand-drawn one-of-a kind Sketch Card in every box! With other randomly inserted chase cards including individually Hand-Colored Cards to help enhance this set, look for a sub-set featuring Sonja Art Cards from the likes of Alex Ross, Frank Cho, Michael Turner, Adam Hughes, Alison Sohn, Aaron Lopresti, John Romita, Sr. and more! Back to Basics consists of a 72-card base set, as well as the following chase cards: Two (2) Signed cards per box! One (1) Sketch card per box! Some of the greatest artists in comics are doing the sketch cards... some of them super-rare by the likes of: Frank (Mighty Avengers) Cho, Michael (Civil War) Turner, John (Astonishing X-Men, The Lone Ranger, Planetary) Cassaday, Adam (Star Wars & Serenity cover artist) Hughes, David Michael Beck, Georges (Buffy) Jeantes, Dexter Vines, Bernard Chang, CB Cebulski, Filip Sablik, Michael Busura, Tommy Smith, Andy Smith, Randy Green, Paul Renaud and Mara Rose. Plus, a 9-card Puzzle Subset! Signature Cards from Alex Ross, Frank Cho, Luke Lieberman, Aaron Lopresti, Roy Thomas, Jim Lee and more! Sketch Cards by Adam Hughes! Michael Turner! Frank Cho! Jose Villarrubia, and Aaron Lopresti and so many more creators! — some limited to just one card, some limited to as many as 100 cards! But for our Dynamic Fans, we will place One Original Hand Drawn, One Of A Kind Card In Every Box!!! And, for the first time EVER, legendary painter Greg Hildebrandt — world-renowned fantasy master — will create original art paintings of Red Sonja on a very limited quantity of white cards! To the best of our knowledge, this has never been done before, and we’re happy to bring it to our fans for Red Sonja’s 35th Anniversary! And for those fans who love something new that hasn’t been done before, we’re adding in a Blank Sketch Card in every box, so fans can take them along to this year's cons and collect their own sketches from their favorite artist! And don't forget to order the official Red Sonja: Back to Basics Card Binder, featuring a pages for your trading card set and a limited edition binder card! 7 Cards per pack. 36 Packs per box. (C: 0-1-2) CARDS—Pack PI COLLECTOR'S ALBUM—Binder SRP: $29.99 DF ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL #9—EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER EDITION Brian Lynch, a longtime Joss Whedon fan, jumped on the Buffy bandwagon in the middle of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's first season. Before landing the job writing Angel: After the Fall, Lynch penned two IDW mini-series featuring that other vampire with a soul, Spike. Now DF is proud to announce their first ever alternate cover with IDW featuring Brian Lynch, the writer of Spike: Asylum and Spike: Shadow Puppets! 32pgs SRP: $14.99 DF SPIKE: AFTER THE FALL #1—EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER EDITION Dynamic Forces presents another great alternate cover from IDW featuring the art of Mel Rubi and the words of writer Brian Lynch, writer of Spike: Asylum and Spike: Shadow Puppets! 32pgs SRP: $14.99 DF ASTONISHING X-MEN #25—SIGNED EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER EDITION Signed by alternate cover artist and original Astonishing X-Men artist, John Cassaday! It’s the book you’ve been waiting for! The superstar team of Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi are ready to take the X-Men to the Second Stage! “Messiah Complex” pulled the X-Men team together; “Divided We Stand” tore them apart. Now the X-Men are back to business — with a new look, a new base of operations, and a mystery to solve that will take them into previously uncharted territory and test them to their core! (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF AVENGERS/INVADERS #3—SIGNED EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER EDITION Signed by painter extraordinaire, Alex Ross! Legends Live Again! The original Invaders — Captain America, Bucky, Human Torch, Toro and the Sub-Mariner — return in a twelve-issue maxi-series by the award winning team behind Earth X and Justice! (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF THE DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #5—SIGNED Signed by artist Jae Lee! Roland’s spirit remains trapped in the court of the Crimson King who makes the young gunslinger a shocking offer: Roland must climb with the King to the top of the Tower where they will jointly claim the throne that overlooks all creation — and then destroy it utterly! The concluding chapter in the sensational second arc enlarging on Stephen King’s magnum opus! (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF THE INCREDIBLE HULK BY ALEX ROSS SIGNED LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPGH Featuring the first in a series of lithographs created in conjunction with three of the greatest names in comics! Marvel Comics featuring the Incredible Hulk! Dynamic Forces! And the man, who really needs very little introduction : Alex Ross! In homage to The Incredible Hulk #1 from 1962, Alex Ross captures the magic and purity of the original drawing by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, yet keeps the timeless aspect of Bruce Banner's “dark-side”! This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Printed on 100lb Gallerie Art Silk Stock, this is an Alex Ross masterpiece, ready to show off to your friends and fellow collectors! This is one for the ages! Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s timeless monster — the unbelievable and ultimate green giant — available for your collecting pleasure as a high-end lithograph, brought to you by Marvel Comics, Alex Ross and Dynamic Forces!SRP: $89.99 DF PROJECT SUPERPOWERS #1—EXCLUSIVE FOIL COVER EDITION Dynamite Entertainment and Alex Ross unleash the Superpowers! This powerful series is overseen by Alex Ross who has designed every hero within these pages; and scripted by Jim Krueger with art by Carlos Paul... this is the most powerful comic book event of the year! Exclusive Foil-enhanced cover by Alex Ross! (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF PROJECT SUPERPOWERS #2—SIGNED Signed by artist Alex Ross and writer Jim Krueger! Issue #2 follows the story from top-selling, introductory-priced 40-page issue #1, and includes Alex Ross sketchbook material and character designs! (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF THE PUNISHER #59—SIGNED Signed by the man who has captured The Punisher’s voice for nearly a decade — Garth Ennis! A fan-favorite creator who rarely gives autographs, and makes only a few rare convention appearances, Garth Ennis concludes his seminal run on The Punsher — in style! (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF THE PUNISHER BY GARTH ENNIS VOLUME 1 OMNIBUS HC—SIGNED Signed by Garth Ennis! The bodies of drug dealers, murderers and the scum of the Earth litter the streets... The Punisher is back — courtesy of writer Garth Ennis! He's joined by some of comics' best artists for this massive hardcover omnibus edition collecting The Punisher (2000) #1-12, The Punisher Kills The Marvel Universe, Marvel Knights Double Shot #1, and The Punisher (2001) #1-7 and #13-37! (C: 0-0-2) HC, 1192pgs, FC SRP: $299.99 DF SECRET INVASION #3—SIGNED EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER EDITION Signed by writer Brian Michael Bendis! The Blockbuster event continues! Its Avenger versus Avenger. Hero versus hero! Norman Osborn versus Captain Marvel?! The Initiative versus an army of Super-Skrulls? Is Tony Stark really a...? And who's that guy with an eye-patch coming to save the day!?! And, oh man, who did he bring with him?! (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF SECRET INVASION #4—SIGNED Signed by artist Mark Morales! The world has turned upside down! The Skrulls have taken the Earth as part of their empire, the Avengers and Initiative are scattered... but there are two people who want some answers. One has a hammer and one has a shield. (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF SECRET INVASION: FRONT LINE #1—SIGNED Signed by writer Brian Reed! As Skrull warships fill the skies, and heroes battle for their very survival in the Savage Land, the citizens of New York struggle to survive the worst day of their lives. Brian (Captain Marvel) Reed brings you a stunning ground-level look at Secret Invasion! (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF SQUADRON SUPREME 2 #1—SIGNED Signed by writer Howard Chaykin! After their apocalyptic battle with Redstone, and after their terrifying clash with the Ultimate Universe, the Squadron Supreme is no more. While mankind struggles to rebuild, new heroes appear — and Nick Fury, left behind after the hit Ultimate Power limited series, learns the shocking secrets of four astronauts who returned to Earth… changed. Join comic’s legend Howard Chaykin and newcomer Marco Turini as they ask the question: Whatever happened to the Squadron Supreme? (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF UNCANNY X-MEN #500—SIGNED EXCLUSIVE ALEX ROSS ALTERNATE COVER EDITION Signed, and featuring a DF Exclusive cover by, Alex Ross! Sentinels? What?! And Magneto? And is that the Master Mold!?! What the heck is going on in San Francisco now that the Uncanny X-Men have relocated there?! They’ve got a new headquarters and a new status quo as the "gauntlet" is thrown for a new era of mutant kind. It’s all here in the double-sized anniversary issue that sets up the plotlines that will be developed over the next year in Uncanny! (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF WOLVERINE #66—SIGNED Signed, and featuring an amazing DF Exclusive cover, by original Wolverine artist, living legend Herb Trimpe! Mark Millar and Steve McNiven bring us "Old Man Logan," the most important Wolverine story of the 21st Century! (C: 0-0-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 DF AMAZING SPIDER MAN: "ONE MORE DAY" SIGNED SET The controversial four-issue Spider-Man event, "One More Day," is available in a special collector's set, featuring all four issues, each signed by Marvel Editor-in-Chief and writer, Joe Quesada! (C: 0-1-3) RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #7 (JUL073532) Set (x4) SRP: $149.99 801 MEDIA INC LOVE+ALPHA GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 200pgs, PC SRP: $15.95 ELEPHANT EATER COMICS AND THEN ONE DAY #6 by Ryan Claytor Featured as part of his Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition, Ryan Claytor's "The Autobiographical Documentary" turns the autobio genre on its ear with its fresh approach. Claytor organized a series of isolated interviews with various people in his life, which he then transcribed into comic book form. After a year in the making, this book is the result of these interviews. SC, 5.5x5.5, 176pgs, PC SRP: $12.00 EUROTICA OGENKI CLINIC & OTHER STORIES TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KATYM SEXY MAGIC GN'S SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOLUME 1—SC, 8x11, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2—8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 LITTLE EVA INK MICHAEL GOLDEN: HEROES & VILLAINS SKETCHBOOK HC by Michael Golden A Previews Exclusive! The highly anticipated Michael Golden: Heroes & Villains Sketchbook is coming soon, featuring page after page of Golden artwork never collected into a single volumn before, presenting past eye-popping work, as well as detailed sketches from his recent limited return to comic book conventions. This Previews Exclusives hardcover sketchbook is available in both a signed and numbered edition, as well as a Sketch edition, featuring an original pencil drawing by the artist! (C: 0-1-2) SIGNED & NUMBERED—HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 SKETCH EDITION—HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $100.00 EVIL TWIN COMICS COMIC BOOK COMICS #2 by Fred Van Lente & Ryan Dunlavey The incredible saga of the comic book industry in the irreverent, award-winning Action Philosophers style continues! As comics enters its Golden Age and the United States slides closer and closer to war (no coincidence there), Joe Simon & Jack Kirby have to fend off the draft — and their own publisher! "Our Artists at War" tells how Will Eisner revolutionized the Pentagon's training program — using comics! "All You Need Is Love" details the true confessions of romance comics! "The House of Fear" details the birth of — Gasp! Choke! — William M. Gaines' E.C. Comics! 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS DEITCH'S PICTORAMA SC by Kim, Seth & Simon Deitch Kim Deitch, creator of the acclaimed Fantagraphics collection Shadowland and the cover feature interview in this month's The Comics Journal #292, has recruited his siblings to produce a unique, all-new "picto-fiction" pocket book. Alternating between heavily illustrated near-comics stories and outright prose pieces, Deitch’s Pictorama is a testament to the Deitch family's amazing yarn-spinning abilities! Kim's lengthy picto-story "The Sunshine Girl" leads off — a typically Deitchean tall tale involving bottle cap collectors, drug dealers, family secrets, and the innocents who wind up in the middle of the hullaballoo. Seth's prose short story, "Children of Aruf," features a man and his very unusual dog; "Unlikely Hours," a paranoid picto-story about a conspiracy of sentient rats written by Seth and illustrated by Kim; the prose novella "The Golem," once again written by Seth and decorated with a series of superb pencil illustrations by Simon; and finally Kim's autobiographical "The Cop on the Beat, the Man in the Moon and Me." This entire "Deitch treat" is wrapped up with an introduction by legendary Academy Award-winning animator, cartoonist and illustrator and proud papa Gene Deitch. SC, 6x8, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $18.99 HUMBUG HC by Harvey Kurtzman, with Jack Davis, Will Elder, Al Jaffee & Arnold Roth Harvey Kurtzman changed the face of American humor when he created the legendary MAD comic. As editor and chief writer from its inception in 1952 until he left MAD in 1956, he influenced an entire generation of cartoonists, comedians, and filmmakers. In 1962, he co-created the long-running Little Annie Fanny with his long-time artistic partner Will Elder for Playboy, which he continued to produce until his virtual retirement in 1988. Between MAD and Annie Fanny, Kurtzman’s biographies note that he created and edited three other magazines, Trump, Humbug, and Help!, but, whereas his MAD and Annie Fanny are readily available in reprint form, his major satirical work in the interim period is virtually unknown. To those who treasure the rare original copies, Humbug equals or even exceeds MAD in displaying Kurtzman’s creative genius. Humbug was unique in that it was actually published by the artists who created it — Kurtzman and his cohorts from MAD Will Elder, Jack Davis, and Al Jaffee, were joined by universally acclaimed cartoonist Arnold Roth. With no publisher above them to rein them in, this band of creators produced some of the most trenchant and engaging satire of American culture ever to appear on American newsstands. At last, the entire 11-issue run is reprinted in a deluxe format, much of it reproduced from the original art, allowing even owners of the original cheaply-printed issues to experience the full impact for the first time. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x10, 400pgs, PC SRP: $50.00 LOVE & ROCKETS: NEW STORIES #1 by The Brothers Hernandez Love & Rockets: New Stories #1 reboots the beloved ongoing Love & Rockets comic into a fat, annual graphic novel-length package! Jaime launches the new format with a story that's unusual even for him — a full-on, pulse-pounding super-hero yarn! Maggie's longtime friend Penny Century has finally realized her longtime dream of acquiring super-powers, but at a terrible personal cost. Now she rampages through the galaxy, half mad with grief, and a motley group of super-heroes assembles to try to stop her — led by Maggie's girlfriend Angel and her mysterious neighbor Alarma, and involving a number of characters longtime Love and Rockets fans will delight in recognizing. The epic-length 50-page story (only the first half of the saga!) combines Jaime's razor sharp characterization and superlative art with wildly inventive, Kirby-style slam-bang super-hero action. Then Gilbert Hernandez explodes with a similarly generous helping of his fantastically creative one-shot short stories: "Tamanny" (rookie cop vs. demonic drug users); "Papa" (a turn-of-the-century story involving a traveling businessman); "The New Adventures of Duke and Sammy" (super-powered Martin and Lewis impostors in outer space); "The Tender Room" (Into the Wild as re-imagined by Beto); "Chiro el Indio" (written by third brother Mario Hernandez); and "Never Say Never" (a kangaroo gets lucky in Las Vegas). One hundred pages of Jaime, Gilbert and Mario Hernandez at the peak of their powers! SC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 MOME VOLUME 12 GN edited by Gary Groth & Eric Reynolds MOME welcomes back French great Killoffer and also features returning regulars Jonathan Bennett, Sophie Crumb, Andrice Arp, Paul Hornschemeier, Kurt Wolfgang, Tom Kaczynski, Dash Shaw, Joe Kimball, Robert Goodin and Ray Fenwick. Also, the return of fan favorite Al Columbia as well as Sara Edward-Corbett’s MOME debut, plus several other surprises from some of the best new talent in comics. MOME is an accessible, reasonably priced quarterly publication, mostly in color, and spotlighting the most exciting new storytellers in comics along with special surprises. MOME has earned earning a reputation as one of the premier literary anthologies on the shelves, and the only one composed almost entirely of comics. SC, 7x9, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 TALES DESIGNED TO THRIZZLE #4 by Michael Kupperman The eagerly anticipated fourth volume of Thrizzle does something no comic magazine has ever done before — it helps your family organize its entire day! Every page is dedicated to a half-hour of an average 16-hour cycle, allowing it to compliment and entertain along the way with Pagus, Twain and Einstein, The Scaredy Kids, and Jungle Princess! MATURE THEMES 6.5x9.5, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TALES DESIGNED TO THRIZZLE #1-3 by Michael Kupperman The ongoing series by cartoonist Michael Kupperman, whose cartooning regularly graces the pages of The Believer and The New Yorker. This dense comic magazine includes "Uncle Billy's Drunken, Bitter Guide to the Animal Kingdom," new Pablo Picasso adventures, information on sex blimps and sex holes, scary snakes, delicious bacon, Johnny Silhouette, Private Eye, and The Silver Knight! And create your own adventure with the Space Patrol, Murder She Didn't Write!, and more! MATURE THEMES #1—32pgs, PC SRP: $4.50 #2—32pgs, PC SRP: $4.50 #3—32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.50 CASTLE WAITING VOLUME II #12 by Linda Medley Henry, Dayne, Chess, Tolly, Peace, and Simon wage an all-out ninepin war — and it turns out one of them has heretofore unsuspected bowling skills! Like all good sports competitions it's a high-stakes battle to the very last frame. Meanwhile, back in the kitchen, Dinah and Jain pull out more and more dresses from the bottomless trunk and use a not-terribly-resistant Rackham to model them. All this, plus conjectures about what the heck's going on with the mysterious, elusive, and somewhat sinister Dr. Fell. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 MINESHAFT #22 edited by Gioia Palmieri In Mineshaft "Muscle Beach Beauties" vintage photos of women daredevils at Muscle Beach, California by O.J. Heller with front cover lettering and design by Robert Armstrong! New drawings by R. Crumb! Comix jam centerfold by Kim Deitch and Jay Lynch! "The Other Women in Comics!" by Mary Fleener! "Pat and Corky" by J.R. Helton! Aaron Lange reviews "Stuff of Dreams!” Plus, letters from around the globe and more! MATURE THEMES 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #292 edited by Gary Groth, Mike Dean & Kristy Valenti Gary Groth interviews father and son cartoonists Gene and Kim Deitch. Academy-award-winning Gene Deitch, whose wide-ranging career has spanned over 60 years, talks about doing illustrations for The Record Changer, directing cartoons such as Munro and Krazy Kat, and creating his comic strip Terr’ble Thompson. Underground comics pioneer Kim Deitch, touches on his father’s influence, reminisces about the New York-based scene and outlines the evolution of Waldo the Cat. Plus: The innovative Grant Morrison fills us in on his X-Men run, All Star Superman, the ambitious Seven Soldiers “maxiseries,” and how he became one of the architects of the current DC Comics universe. Finally, the comics gallery presents an historical essay and highlights from the turn-of-the-19th-century work of Puck cartoonist, F. M. Howarth. Magazine, 200pgs, PC SRP: $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE COMICS JOURNAL LIBRARY VOLUME 7: HARVEY KURTZMAN TP The seventh volume in this distinguished series focuses entirely on one of comics’ most esteemed and influential creators, Harvey Kurtzman, whose complete Comics Journal interviews are collected in this lavishly illustrated full-color edition. Obscurities unearthed from Kurtzman’s solo freelance career from Children’s Digest, Pageant, U.S. Crime, Varsity and Why, are featured, most of which haven’t been seen since their original publication. SC, 12x12, 124pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 THE COMPLETE CRUMB COMICS VOLUME 11 SC (NEW PRINTING) by R. Crumb Mr. Natural is commited to a mental institution! This freshly reprinted volume contains Crumb classics Dirty Laundry #2, the last of the Arcade strips, full-cover covers for books, comics and LPs, and Crumb’s complete serial from the pages fo the Villiage Voice. Relive the 20th century with Crumb! SC, 8.5x11, 136pgs, PC SRP: $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WE ALL DIE ALONE HC by Mark Newgarden Cartoonist Mark Newgarden debuted in the first issue of RAW magazine in 1980 and his work subsequently found its way into a variety of high and low profile media. He co-created the '80s pop culture fad Garbage Pail Kids, wrote and drew a weekly syndicated humor feature in the '90s, and created a "Web Premiere Toon" for The Cartoon Network called "B. Happy." Newgarden is currently developing an unconventional Christmas special for The Cartoon Network. Newgarden's comics are hilarious, alarming, and masterful uses of the medium, alternating between old-time gags and avant-garde storytelling, often on the same page without missing a comedic beat. Those syndicated comics will make up the bulk of this book, the balance drawing on Newgarden's long form stories from various anthologies, including the much-lauded "Love's Savage Fury." This book is a full picture of the artist, his influences, and his many other careers. Newgarden remains a great link to the past while moving ever further into the future. We All Die Alone is an uproariously funny and fascinating book that will appeal to comics readers, pop culture buffs, and any appreciator of the graphic arts. HC, 8x9, 224pgs, PC SRP: $28.95 O/A THE KAT WHO WALKED IN BEAUTY: PANORAMIC DAILIES OF 1920 HC by George Herriman The Kat Who Walked In Beauty collects many rare and unique dailies from the 1910s and 1920s. Though many readers are aware of Herriman's dynamic Sunday pages, few know that during 1920, in what must have been an editorially unrestrictive period for Herriman, he drew some of the most graphic and brilliantly conceived daily strips ever created — they look like "mini-Sunday" strips. This nine-month stretch of dailies, never-before-reprinted, is among the treasures included in this collection. The collection includes many other Herriman gems, including the very first stand-alone Krazy & Ignatz strips from 1911, and the illustrations from Herriman"s Krazy Kat Jazz pantomime/ballet, performed to captivated New York audiences in 1922. HC, 11x15, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE LAST MUSKETEER SC by Jason Set in the present time, The Last Musketeer stars the by-now centuries old musketeer Athos, who has been reduced to a suavely dressed but useless near-panhandler trading on his now almost extinct fame. All this changes when one day the Martians attack Earth. Suddenly there is a need for swashes to be buckled, and Athos leaps back into the fray with a vengeance. The Last Musketeer is a vintage sci-fi adventure with a unique twist from an internationally acclaimed cartoonist. (OCT073506) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 LUST KINKY: ONLINE PERSONAL ADS FROM SEATTLE'S STRANGER HC by Ellen Forney Ellen Forney’s follow-up to her wildly successful I Love Led Zeppelin is a collection of cartoons celebrating the sometimes stunningly crude, sometimes surprisingly sweet online world of personal classifieds. Forney has for several years been illustrating the Seattle alt-weekly The Stranger’s “Lustlab” classified ads by interpreting the most interesting, outrageous, or idiosyncratic ad in that week’s paper. To cap it off, the collection includes an introduction by the notorious sex advice columnist and novelist (and Stranger editor), Dan Savage! (OCT073508) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x7, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 THE PIN-UP ART OF DAN DECARLO VOLUME 2 SC by Alex Chun & Jacob Covey For more than 40 years, Dan DeCarlo best known for his definitive renditions of Archie Comics’ Betty and Veronica, two of comics’ most beloved icons. But before joining Archie and unbeknownst to many, DeCarlo has honed his skills as a good girl artist for the Humorama line of digest magazines. Following the immensely popular The Pin-Up Art of Dan DeCarlo, this second volume once again displays DeCarlo’s sexiest Humorama pin-up cartoons, and continues Fanatagraphics’ dedication to showcasing the best of the classic pin-up cartoonists. (OCT073504) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 EROS COMIX DIRTY STORIES GN'S SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOLUME 2: DIRTIER STORIES (STAR15276)—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 VOLUME 3 (STAR16334)—SC, 7x10, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 MILFS ON MARS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (SEP073664) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** SIRIANUS #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 FANTASY PRONE LLC UNITED FREE WORLDS #2 by Leibel, Wood, Blaine, Raines & Aronson As armies collide, the outmatched UFW forces quickly realize they face an impossible foe. Obliterating Earth’s legions, the fearless, battle-hardened Creotrians conduct a brutal symphony of destruction. The Cretorian's harrowing journey across the universe reveals the truth behind the Cretorian tribes, culture and history. 44pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $2.99 :01 FIRST SECOND OFFERED AGAIN O/A LAIKA by Nick Abadzis Laika was an abandoned puppy destined to become Earth's first space traveler. Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives. Along with Laika, there is Korolev, the driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health and life. Abadzis gives life to a pivotal moment in modern history, casting light on the hidden moments of deep humanity behind history. Available in Softcover and a Collector's Edition Hardcover. A YALSA Top Ten Graphic Novel. SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x8, 208pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x8, 208pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 STARS OF THE MONTH NOTES FOR A WAR STORY GN by Gipi When war comes, it doesn’t just change your food, your clothes, and your home. It changes your beliefs, your dreams, and your understanding of the world. Swept up in a war he never thought would happen, Giuliano begins to question what he’s fighting for — if he’s even fighting for anything. Notes for a War Story is an honest and important graphic novel about the consequences of war. (JUN073575) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 ROBOT DREAMS GN by Sara Varon When the dog gets lonely, he builds himself a friend from a mail-order robot kit. Soon the two are happily sharing movies, popcorn, and peaceful evenings — until a summer’s day swim leaves the robot rusted and immobile. Robot Dreams chronicles the next year: the dog’s desperate search for new friends and the robot’s dreams of his lost friend, the dog. Robot Dreams tells a moving story of friendship, loneliness, and forgiveness. (JUN073574) SC, 6x8, 208pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** GEMSTONE PUBLISHING UNCLE SCROOGE #380 by Romano Scarpa, Dona Rosa & Freddy Milton In Gorm Transgaard’s “Invasion From the Past,” Scrooge rebuilds his money bin as a fortress! Gyro endures Carl Barks’ “August Accident”; then Scrooge rescues Freddy Milton's “Insulted Sultan!” Finally Romano Scarpa stars Scrooge and Brigitta MacBridge in the feature-length “Industrial Magnetism!” A new Don Rosa pin-up wraps the book. SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #695 by Floyd Gottfredson, Carl Barks & Byron Erickson In Byron Erickson’s “Oh, Grow Up!” Donald Duck and his nephews declare civil war! Huey, Louie, and Dewey again earn Don’s ire with Carl Barks’ destructive “Gold Finder”; then, in the conclusion of Floyd Gottfredson’s “Boxing Champion,” Mickey and Butch replace boxer Ruffhouse Rat — and face murderous Creamo Catnera at ringside! SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 THE BARKS/ROSA COLLECTION VOLUME 2: DONALD'S ATOM BOMB TP by Barks & Rosa It's the second in Gemstone's trade paperback series pairing Carl Barks' Duck classics with Don Rosa's modern-day sequels! Professor Mollicule debuts in “Donald Duck’s Atom Bomb” and returns in “The Duck Who Fell to Earth”; Donald becomes “Super Snooper,” and then “Super Snooper Strikes Again!” Finally Donald exploits Scrooge’s rare coins in Barks’ “Trouble with Dimes” and Rosa’s “Money Pit!” (SEP073684) SC, 72pgs, FC SRP: $8.99 THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK TP'S by Don Rosa All twelve chapters of Don Rosa's celebrated Eisner Award-winning The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck series, detailing the biography of the "World's Richest Duck," are presented in an affordable trade paperback edition! Also available is The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion, presenting the pre-chapters and in-between chapters of Rosa's sprawling epic! THE LIFE AND TIMES (FEB078237)—SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $17.99 THE LIFE AND TIMES COMPANION (JUN063129)—SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 WALT DISNEY'S THE THREE MUSKETEERS GN by Various The official adaptation of Disney's The Three Musketeers, a direct-to-DVD movie starring Mickey, Donald, and Goofy! This adaptation stars Mickey, Donald, and Goofy in the title roles, with Minnie and Daisy as ingénues, and The Beagle Boys, Peg-Leg Pete, and Clarabelle (that's right!) as the villains! (JUN042574) SC, 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 WALT DISNEY'S VACATION PARADE #3 by Various This Disney holiday anthology book features Mickey, Donald, Uncle Scrooge, Chip ‘n’ Dale, Li’l Bad Wolf, and Ludwig von Drake. Inside are new and vintage tales with a vacation theme, highlighted by Carl Barks’ classic Donald adventure, “Terror of the River,” and a modern day Mickey adventure, “Sandgate,” written and illustrated by Noel Van Horn. (MAR063229) SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 EC ARCHIVES: SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES VOLUME 2 LIMITED LEATHERBOUND HC by Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein, Wally Wood, Jack Kamen & Various Dean Kamen, son of original EC comics artist Jack Kamen, re-introduces the mysterious world of EC comics with his foreword to the second volume of Shock SuspenStories, with twenty-four more thrilling tales by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein, with artwork by legendary artists like Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, Al Williamson, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Al Feldstein, George Evans, John Severin, Bill Elder, Johnny Craig and Jack Kamen himself. Reprints issues 7-12 — six complete issues (24 stories) — of the comic book Shock SuspenStories, originally published in 1953. This leather-bound edition is limited to 300 copies, each one signed by Jack Kamen! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $150.00 EC ARCHIVES: SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES HC'S by Various These beautiful hardcovers reprint the first twelve issues of the classic EC comic book Shock SuspenStories, originally published in 1952 and 1953. Includes stories by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein with art by Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Graham Ingles, and Wally Wood. Volume One reprints the first six issues, while Volume Two contains issues #7-12. VOLUME 1 (SEP063328)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 VOLUME 2 (FEB073490)—HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 38 The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is back with its 38th edition and is packed with all sorts of details from the world of comics including feature articles on the fabled DC ashcan comics, the Gaines file copies, and the history of Star Wars in comics. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present, and this year’s edition features a choice of covers: Marvel Villains by Mark Sparacio (Heroes For Hire, Shi) and Star Wars by Doug Wheatley (Star Wars: Empire, Superman: Last Son of Earth). Special Note: The hardcover editions of the Guide are printed very close to order, so don’t forget to order enough! MARVEL VILLIANS HC (DEC073675)—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00 MARVEL VILLIANS SC (DEC073676)—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 STAR WARS HC (DEC073677)—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00 STAR WARS SC (DEC073678)—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 STARS OF THE MONTH HAKE'S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS 6TH EDITION by Ted Hake With more than 15,000 items — all photo-illustrated — and more than 45,000 prices, Hake’s Price Guide To Character Toys is the standard by which other toy guides are measured. This new edition features expanded and updated listings, more than 360 unique categories, checklists, and more! SC, FC SRP: $35.00 POP CULTURE WITH CHARACTER: A LOOK INSIDE GEPPI'S ENTERTAINMENT MUSEUM by Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg Geppi’s Entertainment Museum is the culmination of a long-held dream, the embodiment of the desire to see pop culture entertainment in the setting it deserves, designed to preserve, promote and present comic character collectibles in their proper historical context. Now in book form, you can take the tour through the ages yourself! (OCT063432) HC, 7x10, 272pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 ********************************************************************** GIRL TWIRL COMICS THE MARTIAN CONFEDERACY VOLUME 1: REDNECKS RED PLANET GN by Jason McNamara, Paige Braddock & Brian Miller In the year 3535 the people of Mars struggle under corporate and political hooliganism. In the black market underground Boone, Spinner, and Lou were three outlaws looking out for themselves. But when a cure for Mars’ toxic air supply falls into the wrong hands, these three rednecks decide to do whatever it takes to save their planet. Or die trying. Thieves. Outlaws. Rednecks. Humanity’s last hope on Mars! SC, 6x8, 152pgs, PC SRP: $15.00 GO MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC A-I REVOLUTION VOLUME 5 GN by Yuu Asami Despite Vermillion and Kira’s attempts to erase his negative programming, the assassin AT-6 is killing again. Determined to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all, Kira sets out to kill their creator — but they say love is blind, and loyalty is a powerful thing. Can Kira really kill the man who made him? Will appeal to fans of Absolute Boyfriend and Chobits! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (5 of 17) SRP: $10.99 ULTIMATE VENUS VOLUME 2 GN by Takako Shigematsu Being an heiress isn’t all glamour and luxury! Politics and betrayal go hand-in-hand as Yuzu learns more about the rival families and those who would do her harm. Friends turn to enemies as loyalties shift, and Yuzu finds herself in the middle of a dangerous game! Will appeal to fans of Tenshi Ja Nai!!, Gentlemen's Alliance, and Platinum Garden. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $10.99 KAMISAMA KAZOKU VOLUME 2 GN by Yoshikazu Kuwashima & Tapiri Life as a human isn’t quite what Samataro expected! His divine family and friends no longer remember his former status, and for good reason — it’s a lot harder to get along on his own than he expected! A little divine intervention would come in handy when Samataro finds out Kumiko is moving away, but he’s determined to handle things on his own! This fan-service manga will appeal to fans of Ao Yori Aoshi, and Negima! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $10.99 HER MAJESTY'S DOG VOLUME 10 GN by Mick Takeuchi Despite Hyoue’s protests, Amane begins the ceremony to become head of the Kamori family — but things spiral quickly out of control when Zakuro intervenes, and the identity of the one behind all their troubles is finally revealed! Painful memories from Amane’s past are brought to the surface, and soon not even Hyoue can help her; though his greatest wish has come true and his pact with Amane is severed, the price may be her life! This supernatural action mixed with romance and teen angst will appeal to fans of Inu Yasha and Fruits Basket! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 CY-BELIEVERS VOLUME 3 GN by Shioko Mizuki The Cy-Believers' club is moving along better than ever as refugees from other clubs make it their home. They all have one thing in common — they hate Natori! Despite Natori’s behavior, Rui finds herself jumping to his defense, but is that just because the boy she really likes is entangled elsewhere? Will appeal to fans of The Gentlemen's Alliance and Imadoki! SC, 200pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $10.99 STARS OF THE MONTH KING OF THE LAMP VOLUME 1 GN by Takako Shigematsu Be careful what you wish for! Long ago, the king of a far-away land made too many enemies by expanding his massive harem. Punished and sealed away in the form of a genie, the lecherous former-king can only end his curse by helping 1,000 girls find love! (AUG073693) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 CANTARELLA VOLUME 9 TP by You Higuri Driven apart despite their efforts, Chiaro and Lucrezia continue to love each other from afar. But with Cesare’s dark scheming and Lucrezia forced to marry yet again, will Chiaro return to Italy to save her — even if it means killing Cesare? (AUG073691) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 HIKKATSU VOLUME 2 GN by Yu Yagami The saga of man vs. appliance continues in volume two of Hikkatsu! Shota and his friends travel through the desert, where a steady stream of challenges confront our heroes! Can Shota master his technique before the giant robots, prospectors and men in animal suits do him in? (AUG073692) SC, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $10.99 ********************************************************************** HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS THE DISCWORLD GRAPHIC NOVELS VOLUME 1 GN by Terry Pratchett & Various Imagine a flat world, sitting on the backs of four elephants, who hurtle through space balanced on a giant turtle. The Discworld is a place (and a time) parallel to our own — but also very different. That is the setting for Terry Pratchett's phenomenally successful Discworld series, which now celebrates its 25th anniversary. The Discworld Graphic Novels presents the very first two volumes of this much-loved series in graphic novel form. First published fifteen years ago, these fully illustrated versions are now issued for the first time in hardback. Introduced here are the bizarre misadventures of Twoflower, the Discworld's first ever tourist, and possibly — portentously — its last, and his guide Rinceflower, the spectacularly inept wizard. Not to mention the Luggage, which has a mind of its own! (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 7x10, 272pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 MAGIC TRIXIE VOLUME 1 TP by Jill Thompson Magic Trixie, a young witch, is feeling jinxed! She’s not allowed to ride her cousin’s broom, play with her father’s magic wand, or use her mother’s cauldron. But baby sister Abby Cadabra gets rides, gnaws the wand, and bathes in the cauldron. No fair! On top of that, Show & Tell is coming up at school and Magic Trixie wants to be the best. But it’s tough competition among her friends. Lupe can turn into a wolf; Nefertiti can show her own organs in their adorable sarcophagi, and Stitch can unsew himself! What if Magic Trixie could solve both of her problems at once? What if she could do some really impressive magic for Show & Tell — by making her baby sister disappear? This delightful, laugh-out-loud graphic novel features full-color art on every page by award-winning artist and writer Jill Thompson. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 NEIL GAIMAN'S CORALINE GN by Neil Gaiman & P. Craig Russell New York Times-bestselling novel and new children’s classic Coraline springs to life as a gorgeously adapted graphic novel! When Coraline steps through a door in her family’s new house, she finds another house, strangely similar to her own (only better). At first, things seem marvelous. The food is better than at home, and the toy box is filled with fluttering wind-up angels and dinosaur skulls that crawl and rattle their teeth. But there’s another mother there and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go. Coraline will have to fight with all her wits and all the tools she can find if she is to save herself and return to her ordinary life. This beloved tale has now become a visual feast. Acclaimed artist P. Craig Russell brings Neil Gaiman’s enchanting nationally best-selling children’s book Coraline to new life in this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel adaptation. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $18.99 ZOT! VOLUME 1: THE COMPLETE BLACK AND WHITE STORIES 1987-1991 TP by Scott McCloud Comic book afficionados rejoice! The best of the cult classic series, Zot!, first created by Scott McCloud in 1984, is soon to be reprised in this arresting trade paperback compilation, with bonus material! Zachary T. Paleozogt, popularly known as Zot, is a blond-haired, blue-eyed teenage hero from an alternate Earth — this alternate reality is a retro-futuristic technological utopia where flying cars, robots and interplanetary travel are common and nearly all of its inhabitants benefit from peace, prosperity, and a marked lack of conventional social ills. Jaunting back and forth between the two worlds seems exciting for Zot at first, but there are subtle differences in the essential nature of the two planets that take some getting used to. On Zot’s world, events naturally favor the “good guys” in any conflict, while on Earth, Zot is a less successful hero, reflecting the fact that our world clearly does not conform to the same rules as his. Nevertheless, Zot eagerly takes on Earth’s challenges with the most amusing outcomes. New material includes sketches, designs, some of McCloud’s behind-the-scenes working methods, Zot ephemera (there was a Zot watch!) and lots and lots of commentary — “the story behind the stories” as it were. This newly revised cult classic is not to be missed! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 576pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 STARS OF THE MONTH UNDERSTANDING COMICS TP by Scott McCloud Praised throughout the comic industry by such luminaries as Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner, this innovative book provides a detailed look at the history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning. More than just a book about comics, Understanding Comics gets to the heart of how we deal with visual language in general. (FEB058402) SC, 7x10, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 REINVENTING COMICS TP (HARPER COLLINS EDITION) by Scott McCloud In 1993, Scott McCloud tore down the wall between high and low culture with the acclaimed international hit Understanding Comics, a massive comic book that explored the inner workings of the world's most misunderstood art form. Now, McCloud takes comics to the next level, charting twelve different revolutions in how comics are created, read, and perceived today, and how they're poised to conquer the new millennium. (JAN074155) SC, 7x10, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95 MAKING COMICS: STORYTELLING SECRETS OF COMICS, MANGA AND GRAPHIC NOVELS SC by Scott McCloud Scott McCloud, acclaimed illustrator and renowned author of Understanding Comics, focuses his critical analysis on the art form itself, exploring the creation of comics, from the broadest principles to the most minute of artistic details. (JUL063708) SC, 7x10, 272pgs, PC SRP: $22.95 ********************************************************************** HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE BODY COUNT LIMITED DELUXE SIGNED HC by Kevin Eastman & Simon Bisley Casey Jones and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Raphael, find themselves caught up in the middle of an international family murder/revenge/assassination plot, complete with gansters, thugs, secret agents, double agents and more spent shell casings than the D-Day invasion! This limited edition hardcover ships signed by Kevin Eastman! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $26.95 HEAVY METAL JULY 2008 by Various "Fluorescent Black." Set in a dark, futuristic Singapore dominated by the biotechnology industry, take a visceral ride through a bio-punk future where life is cheap, but death is a lucrative business. MATURE THEMES Magazine, 124pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 HOT MEXICAN LOVE COMICS HOT MEXICAN LOVE COMICS 2008 by Albert Calleros, Larry Reynosa, Ira Sherak & the Merchants of Love Because no one demanded it, the most sexually active animators* in the TV industry are once again crossing the borders of good taste with Hot Mexican Love Comics 2008 (a.k.a. "The Ocho!")! Won't you join us for another Sensual Siesta guaranteed to raise the passion in your life a minimum of 16.2% (study conducted in Mexico)! This anthology containing brand new stories for '08 features artists working on shows such as: The Simpsons, Family Guy, Invader Zim, and many more! Cover by Paul Wee.*(sexual activity sometimes include a partner). MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ICARUS PUBLISHING PATRIOT GN (NEW PRINTING) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY #87-88 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #87—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 #88—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BLUE EYES VOLUME 3 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (JAN073672) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MIDARA GN (NEW PRINTING) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 IRON CIRCUS COMICS TEMPLAR, ARIZONA VOLUME 2 GN by Spike Riot-happy communist squatters, guerrilla street hockey, creative taxidermy, home invasion, and everybody getting the wrong idea at once star in the second collected volume of the award-winning, critically acclaimed webcomic, Templar, Arizona! All in all, another pretty standard day. A dramatic and humorous epic-in-progress, Templar is filled with unforgettable characters and unforgettable dialogue! MATURE THEMES SC, 6 x 7, 148pgs, PC SRP: $17.00 IDW PUBLISHING SPIKE: AFTER THE FALL #1 Brian Lynch (w) • Franco Urru (a & c) RAISE SOME HELL! Spinning out of the “First Night” events in Angel: After the Fall comes the official story of Spike’s first months in hell. How did he come to be here? Why is Illyria with him? And exactly how did he come to set up shop in a certain famous mansion in Beverly Hills? It’s all the hell, none of the Angels in the first of four issues courtesy of the After the Fall team of Brian Lynch and Franco Urru, who provides two special Spike covers offered in a 50/50 ratio—one featuring Spike’s human face, one in all its vamped-out fury! Aussie art team The Sharp Brothers offer a special “grindhouse”-inspired incentive cover, too! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL #10 Joss Whedon & Brian Lynch (plot) • Brian Lynch (w) • Nick Runge (a) • Brian Miller, Alex Garner (c) Months ago, Los Angeles went to hell. Or maybe hell came to Los Angeles. Find out the truth once and for all. Plus, someone’s been manipulating everyone from the start. Angel would very much like to meet him, and he’ll tear through every demon in LA to do so. Meanwhile, Spike has something important to tell Wesley, Illyria has a new role, and what the hell is Gunn keeping in the basement? Joss Whedon and Brian Lynch are joined by artist Nick Runge to bring you the newest chapter in the smash hit Angel: After the Fall! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: HARDHEAD Simon Furman (w) • Robby Musso (a) • E.J. Su, Nick Roche (c) The Revelations Cycle continues here! This time, the spotlight falls on the AUTOBOTS’ thick-skinned, no-nonsense “problem-solver,” HARDHEAD! As the Expansion draws ever closer, NIGHTBEAT seeks to solve the mystery of his own missing memories, and he needs Hardhead’s help. But as they retrace NIGHTBEAT’s last steps on Gorlam Prime, HARDHEAD is forced into the worst kind of no-win situation—and one that neither of them are likely survive! By veteran Transformers scribe Simon Furman and new rising star Transformers artist Robby Musso! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 TRANSFORMERS MOVIE SEQUEL: THE REIGN OF STARSCREAM #4 Chris Mowry, Chris Ryall (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Alex Milne, James Raiz (c) The official continuation of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movie continues here! Co-writers Chris Ryall (Transformers Movie Prequel) and Chris Mowry, along with artist Alex Milne (Transformers Movie Adaptation), continue their look at the latest machinations of STARSCREAM. The new cube nears completion. But what are the strange energy spikes coming from the construction site? Can it actually mean that STARSCREAM’s plan might work and CYBERTRON… will be reborn? 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 TRANSFORMERS MOVIE PREQUEL: SAGA OF THE ALLSPARK #1 Simon Furman (w) • Geoff Senior, Nick Roche (a); Roche (c) From across the pond comes a special presentation of the U.K.-only TRANSFORMERS movie comics! These special stories, set before IDW’s all-new Movie Sequel, are penned by the TRANSFORMERS stalwart Simon Furman, and feature art by some of the best and brightest in TRANSFORMERS history. At last accessible for a U.S. audience, these stories-within-the-stories further expand upon the new movie universe, going beyond even what was seen in the IDW Prequel! This issue: get the in-depth lowdown on OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON in the build up to/aftermath of the launching of the ALLSPARK into outer space, all adorned by an all-new Nick Roche cover. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: ALL HAIL MEGATRON #1 Shane McCarthy (w) • Guido Guidi (a) • Klaus Scherwinski, Trevor Hutchinson (c) The DECEPTICONS have won, the AUTOBOTS are defeated, and the time for conquest is at hand! Or is it? This all-new series written by Shane McCarthy and featuring art by Guido Guidi picks up one year after the Revelations saga, and finds the DECEPTICONS alone and triumphant on Earth, with not an AUTOBOT in sight. With no one to stand in their way, how will the planet survive? And what of the missing AUTOBOTS? The biggest, most epic TRANSFORMERS storyline ever starts here! Klaus Scherwinski presents a shocking cover image, and Trevor Hutchinson offers an equally striking variant image. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: THE ARK VOLUME 2 Jim Sorenson, William Forster (w) • Nick Roche (a) TRANSFORMERS: The Ark, Volume 2 picks up where the first volume left off, making available for the first time hundreds of rare images chronicling the evolution of TRANSFORMERS in Japan. This volume covers all of the classic Japanese series material: HEADMASTERS, MASTERFORCE, VICTORY, ZONE, BATTLESTARS, and OPERATION COMBINATION. TRANSFORMERS, humans, aliens, ships and weapon models decorate this 208-page volume. If you love animation designs or ever wanted to know more about the TRANSFORMERS Anime, this book is for you. TPB • B&W • 208 pages • 8.5” x 11” • $19.99 CLASSIC TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 2 Bob Budiansky (w) • Don Perlin, Herb Trimpe (a) Continuing IDW’s re-presentation of the beginnings of the TRANSFORMERS’ comics lore. Join the original G1 characters as the ongoing war continues between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS. In this second collection, including issues #17-30, the AUTOBOTS create OMEGA SUPREME, SHOCKWAVE cedes command to MEGATRON, and the cast of mechanoids on Earth grows. Includes classic stories such as “Plight of the Bumblebee,” “Command Performances,” “Showdown,” “Funeral for a Friend,” and more. TPB • FC • 340 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $19.99 THE TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED, VOLUME 4 More action from the TRANSFORMERS animated series! Read along as the heroic AUTOBOTS battle the evil DECEPTICONS as the story of their new adventures continues to unfold. Using actual still frames from the series itself — The Transformers Animated series puts new TF action in your pocket. TPB • FC • 96 Pages • 5” x 7” • $7.99 TRANSFORMERS: BEST OF THE UK—SPACE PIRATES #5 Simon Furman (w) • Will Simpson, Tim Perkins (a) • Dan Khanna (c) Continuing the reprints of the best TRANSFORMERS sagas from across the pond! The aftermath of the classic Space Pirates saga concludes with a stunning set-up for the upcoming epic, Time Wars! The wheels are now in motion for a legendary tale that sends the story across the galaxy and through time itself. From longtime TRANSFORMERS scribe Simon Furman, with a new cover by Dan Khanna. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 JULY DEBUTS THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES #1 Scott Christian Sava (w & a) • Sava, Mike Wieringo (c) The Dreamland Chronicles, the award-winning, all-ages series written and illustrated by Scott Christian Sava, comes to IDW in a new monthly format! With over 6 million fans worldwide and 100,000 hits a day on the daily site… The Dreamland Chronicles has captured the hearts of young and old worldwide! Dreamland tells the story of Alexander Carter and his discovery of a necklace that takes him to a magical world of his childhood dreams. There he finds danger, adventure, and romance. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 WORLD WAR ROBOT Ashley Wood (w & a & c) Award-winning designer/artist Ashley Wood (Popbot, Zombies vs. Robots) has handled his share of robots over the years. And now, he presents total robot war. In World War Robot, a dwindling band of humans and robots face off in a battle that will likely end humanity as we know it… on Earth, on the Moon, and on Mars, too. Badass battles, really intense human/robot drama, and even a little black humor and political intrigue are the order of the day in this oversize (one foot long by one foot wide!), standalone epic courtesy of Wood. TPB • FC • 48 pages • 12” x 12” • $11.99 DEVICE VOL. 1: FANTASTIC CONTRAPTION Greg Brotherton (c) An international group of contemporary artists whose work embodies the genius of invention and creativity have been bought together by Device Gallery to exhibit their most Fantastic Contraptions, creating a remarkable collection of curious things. Artists include H.R. Giger, Ashley Wood, Stephane Halleux, Viktor Koen, Christopher Conte, Gregory Brotherton, Mike Libby, Nemo Gould, and many others. TPB • FC • 120 pages • 8-1/2” x 11” • $19.99 LOCKE & KEY #6 Joe Hill (w) • Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c) In the conclusion to the first Locke & Key story, by New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill and artistic wonder Gabriel Rodriguez, Sam Lesser has promised to kill each of the Locke children, one at a time, if he doesn't get what he wants: the key to anywhere, and the key to the black door. Six-year-old Bode, though, has made a desperate bargain with the creature in the wellhouse... set her free, and she'll stop Sam herself... Locke & Key has been optioned by Dimension Films. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 EVERYBODY’S DEAD #5 Brian Lynch (w) • David Crosland (a & c) Zombies coming from all sides. Unspeakable evil at their door. The explosive finale to Everybody’s Dead is here! Heroes will fall! Zombies will eat! Will your favorite character survive? Who is your favorite character? I like Westerberg, he’s dreamy, but he’ll probably die. Angel: After the Fall writer Brian Lynch and Scarface: Scarred for Life artist Dave Crosland serve up what Brian Lynch and Dave Crosland call “a scary, gory, hilarious hit!” FC • 32 pages • $3.99 TANK GIRL: VISIONS OF BOOGA #3 Alan Martin (w) • Rufus Dayglo (a) • Ashley Wood (c) Part 3: Letters To Earth. Backed into a corner, confused and alone, Tank Girl and Booga take the only course of action left to them–marriage. With an unwitting Mafia boss who wants them dead standing in as best man and a cleaning lady as a witness, the troublesome couple finally tie the knot and try to make a break for it in their honeymoon car. But they don’t make it very far... drawn with a dried-up felt-tip pen by Rufus Dayglo and written in a cold-and-flu-induced delirium by Alan C. Martin, the comic comes wrapped in beautiful Ashley Wood artwork. Never judge a book by its cover. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 STAR TREK: MIRROR IMAGES #2 Scott & David Tipton (w) • David Messina (a) • Joe Corroney (c) Murderous intrigue continues aboard the I.S.S. Enterprise, as First Officer James T. Kirk sets in motion the machinations that will result in the murder of Captain Christopher Pike, and the ultimate prize for Kirk: the captain's chair! But what does Spock have to say about it—and whose side is he on? A dark, twisted reflection of Starfleet history continues! FC • 32 pages • $3.99 STAR TREK: ASSIGNMENT EARTH #3 John Byrne (w & a & c) Crisis on campus! The time: 1970. The place: Earth. The situation: Critical! Comic book legend John Byrne continues his first-ever Star Trek miniseries, featuring the enigmatic interstellar spy Gary Seven and his intrepid assistant, Roberta. Following their encounter with Kirk and the Enterprise crew, the duo must go undercover in the Halls of Ivy as students burn their draft cards and National Guard troops patrol the quad. What is the terrible truth behind rumors of an army of super-soldiers—whose purpose may be much more sinsister than fighting in the jungles of Southeast Asia? FC • 32 pages • $3.99 STAR TREK YEAR FOUR: THE ENTERPRISE EXPERIMENT #4 D.C. Fontana & Derek Chester (w) • Gordon Purcell (a) • Joe & Rob Sharp (c) The untold fourth year of the Enterprise’s legendary five-year mission continues! The Klingons have discovered what appears to be a Preserver obelisk, but can the Enterprise prevent them from unlocking its secrets before it’s too late? And what of the Organian truce? The answer lies within! From Star Trek grande dame D.C. Fontana and longtime Trek writer Derek Chester, with art by fan-favorite Gordon Purcell. The celebrated Sharp Brothers continue to provide covers for the series. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 STAR TREK: NEW FRONTIER #5 Peter David (w) • Stephen Thompson (a & c) From New York Times best-selling author Peter David! This is it: the final confrontation. Outgunned, outmanned, but never outwitted, Mackenzie Calhoun and the crew of the Excalibur face off against the masterminds behind the theft of the Paradox while the fate of Bravo Station, and Calhoun's wife, Admiral Shelby, hang in the balance. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE MUMMY MOVIE PREQUEL: THE RISE & FALL OF XANGO’S AX #4 Joshua Jabcuga (w) • Stephen Mooney (a & c) This is it! The final prequel issue before this summer’s upcoming Mummy blockbuster movie, starring Brendan Fraser! Twists and turns and cliffhangers aplenty as Rick O’Connell goes mano-y-mano—er, make that mano-y-mummy, against the rejuvenated, mythical ax-wielding god of thunder, Xango. What surprises are in store for our band of heroes? Will Rick and son Alex save the fate of humankind before Evie returns home and discovers their recent misadventures? Pulpy madness and the kitchen sink, brought to you by Joshua Jabcuga (Scarface: Devil in Disguise) and Stephen Mooney (Angel: After the Fall). FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE MUMMY MOVIE PREQUEL: THE RISE & FALL OF XANGO’S AX Joshua Jabcuga (w) • Stephen Mooney (a & c) In the prelude to this summer’s blockbuster movie The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, adventurer Rick O’Connell and his son Alex embark on their most dangerous adventure yet. In Myanmar, Rick procures a stolen jewel that has unearthed the vengeful god of thunder, Xango. Now they have to stay one step ahead of corrupt treasure-hunters and angry spirit-demons if they want to prevent Xango from remaking the world in his image! TPB • FC • 104 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $17.99 MACK BOLAN, THE EXECUTIONER: THE DEVIL’S TOOLS #4 Doug Wojtowicz (w) • S.L. Gallant (a) • Justin Randall (c) IDW Publishing continues the all-new comic adventure of Gold Eagle Books’ long-running action/adventure star, Mack Bolan, the Executioner. In this penultimate tale, Agent Cooke is injured, Agent Nye is held prisoner by amoral, predatory thugs, and 22 tons of deadly weaponry are ready to be delivered to criminal maniacs around the United States. Can even the Executioner, with assistance from the creative team of Doug Wojtowicz, SL Gallant and Luis Antonio Delgado, save the girl and prevent street gangs from being armed for the apocalypse? Or will Justin Randall's next cover be the tombstone for our heroes? FC • 32 pages • $3.99 IGOR MOVIE PREQUEL #3 Dara Naraghi (w) • Grant Bond (a & c) In the twisted land of Malaria, things that go bump in the night are a common occurrence. So when Brain thinks there's a monster haunting the nearby woods, he can't wait to get Igor and Scamper to accompany him on a moonlit expedition to find it. You'd think by now they'd know better than to follow a not-so-smart brain in a jar on wheels! Plus, in our backup story, King Malbert visits Dr. Glickenstein's castle, to hatch a plot to defeat the unbeatable Dr. Schadenfreude at the upcoming Evil Science Fair. Creepy, all-ages fun courtesy of Dara Naraghi (Lifelike) and artist Grant Bond (Clockwork Girl). FC • 32 pages • $3.99 GHOST WHISPERER: THE HAUNTED #5 Carrie Smith & Becca Smith (w) • Elena Casagrande (a) • Brian Miller (c) Based on the hit TV show! Melinda has foiled Osiris at every turn, but the deadly Egyptian impostor has finally discovered the perfect soul to keep him company in the afterlife: hers. Now, in the conclusion to this first Ghost Whisperer comic book miniseries, Melinda has to fight to survive as she tries to uncover once and for all the secret of Osiris: his true identity and his tragic history. Can she help this angry soul cross over, or will the final battle cost Melinda her own life? FC • 32 pages • $3.99 CSI: SECRET IDENTITY—NEW FORMAT Steven Grant (w), Gabriel Rodriguez, Steven Perkins (a) When a tourist is murdered in a cheap off-strip motel, the investigation is surprisingly routine, until it’s complicated by a missing videotape and an imploded casino. The trail of evidence points to a man who died twice and left two different corpses, engulfing Gil Grissom and the CSI team in a quagmire of deceit and treachery that stretches back 20 years — and still threatens them today! Featuring art by Locke & Key’s Gabriel Rodriguez! TPB • FC • 124 pages • 5.375” x 8.25” • $11.99 CSI: DYING IN THE GUTTERS—NEW FORMAT Steven Grant (w), Stephen Mooney (a) This special CSI storyline, set firmly in the world of comic books, is sure to appeal to comic fans and CSI fans alike! Grissom and his team of CSIs take in a Las Vegas comic convention that ends in tragedy — the death of online gossip columnist Rich Johnston. The suspects are many — among them Marvel Comics’ Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, Ed Brubaker, Peter David, Robert Kirkman, Stan Lee, Greg Rucka, Marc Silvestri, and many other well-known comic creators! Can the CSIs solve the crime before Quesada’s mantra of “dead is dead” becomes commonplace at the con? TPB • FC • 120 pages • 5.375” x 8.25” • $11.99 DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS #8 Pat Mills, John Wagner, Steve Moore (w) • Dave Gibbons (a) • Charlie Kirchoff (c) IDW Publishing continues its re-presentation of classic Doctor Who comics from across time and space as the Fourth Doctor faces off against the chronal menace of “The Time Witch,” and attempts to stay out of the clutches of the “Dragon Claw!” By Steve Moore, John Wagner, Pat Mills, and Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), with all-new colors over Gibbons’ classic art by Charlie Kirchoff, who also re-creates the original Gibbons cover for this issue, too. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS VOLUME 1 Pat Mills & John Wagner (w) • Dave Gibbons (a) • Joe Corroney (c) IDW Publishing is proud to add to its Doctor Who line with this collection of classic Doctor Who comics, featuring some of the best talents in the business! Up first, adventures featuring the Fourth Doctor courtesy of Pat Mills, John Wagner, and Dave Gibbons (Watchmen). Originally published in black and white, each page features all-new, state-of-the-art coloring by Charlie Kirchoff and an art gallery by cover artist Joe Corroney, too. TPB • FC • 164 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $24.99 FX #5 Wayne Osborne (w) • John Byrne (a & c) The shocking secret behind the Aegis Group is finally revealed… and the mysterious origin of FX is told. But will a sudden betrayal destroy Tom's quest for the truth? If you want to know the answers, too, don't miss this issue! Brought to you, as always, by Wayne Osborne and John Byrne. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 BADGER SAVES THE WORLD TP Mike Baron (w) • Kevin Caron (a) • Nick Runge (c) Badger, that ‘80s stalwart, is back to do more than just save comics… this time, he’s here to save the entire world. In this collection of the all-new Badger adventure written by creator Mike Baron, Badger finds himself up against amazing odds that take him from a small-town jail cell to, well, you’ll have to see it to believe it, Larry. The adventure of a lifetime begins here. Badger Saves the World is more than mere entertainment—it is an attempt by comic books to save the human race. Please join us—for the children. This special trade paperback also adds in a bonus 27-page Badger story, Badger: Bull! from the same creative team. TPB • FC • 152 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $19.99 FALLEN ANGEL #28 Peter David (w) • J.K. Woodward (a & c) While the Fallen Angel, Jude and Mariah embark on their journey to the third city of power, Sachs and Violens are still in Bete Noire, endeavoring to put together a resistance movement against Moloch. And if the city that shapes the world descends into civil war... can the rest of the world be far behind? From New York Times Best-Selling author Peter David and art by Fallen Angel mainstay J.K. Woodward. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 FALLEN ANGEL, VOL. 5: RED HORSE RIDING Peter David (w) • J.K. Woodward (a) In the latest collection of Peter David and J.K. Woodward’s Fallen Angel, the battle for Bete Noire is at hand! In an epic climax of a story building for more than two years, the defenders of The City that Shapes the World face off against an incursion by the forces of the Hierarchy, with the fate of the entire city at stake! And with magistrate Jude at the center of the battle, can the Fallen Angel save both her city and her son? TPB • FC • 136 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $19.99 DEAD, SHE SAID #2 Steve Niles (w) • Bernie Wrightson (a & c) Detective Coogan is dead and falling a part fast. Now he is not only in a race to solve his own murder, but in a race to save his body before he falls apart. Wrightson and Niles continue unraveling the strangest Horror Noir series of all-time as Dr. Baxter finally reveals what he's been hiding that was worth killing for. Bugs, Broads and Bizarre Action are the game of this game. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 SNAKED TP Clifford Meth (w) • Rufus Dayglo (a) • Ashley Wood (c) In a world of dirty politics, backstabbing friends and unfaithful women, Bill Timmons discovers that being a Snake is more than a metaphor… but he’s unprepared for what will happen when he sheds his skin and the fangs start to show… and so is everyone else. Written by Clifford Meth, who Barnes and Noble called “one of dark fiction’s best-kept secrets,” this collection also includes a new foreword by Gene Colan and the original short stories the series was based on, as well as original illustrations by the incomparable Dave Cockrum! TPB • FC • 104 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $17.99 SPARROW: GLENN BARR The Sparrow hardcover art book series continues with the eighth volume of this mini-showcase, this time featuring the stunning visual work of celebrated Detroit underground artist Glenn Barr. HC • FC • 6" x 6" • 48 pages • $11.99 COMPLETE METAL GEAR SOLID: SONS OF LIBERTY TPB/HC Alex Garner (w) • Ashley Wood, Rufus Dayglo (a) • Wood (c) This deluxe edition collects the entire 12-part Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty in one all-inclusive volume. Four years after former FoxHound hero Solid Snake saved the day on Shadow Moses Island, a new terrorist organization known as Dead Cell has hijacked the environmental cleanup facility known as the Big Shell and taken the President of the United States hostage. In response to their threat, FoxHound agent Raiden must join forces with a mysterious Navy Seal known as Pliskin to rescue the President and neutralize Dead Cell, whose leader is said to be none other than Solid Snake himself! Featuring an art gallery from series artist Ashley Wood, this re-imagining of the beloved Konami videogame is a must-have for all MGS fans! TPB • FC • 288 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $35.00 HC • FC • 288 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $55.00 GENE SIMMONS ZIPPER VOL. 1 Tom Waltz (w) • Casey Maloney (a & c) International superstar Gene Simmons creates his own version of the classic “stranger in a strange land” in this first collection of his all-new science fiction title, Zipper. After a daring escape from his other-dimensional home, the Nether Ether, denizen Xeng Ral finds himself on planet Earth—lost, alone, curious and confused. Protected only by a specially equipped exo-suit, Xeng Ral sets out to explore his new world, finding both allies and enemies, all the while desperately evading those who would hunt him down from the Nether Ether. Written by Tom Waltz, with art by Casey Maloney (Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between). TPB • FC • 148 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $19.99 JOURNEY, VOL. 1 William Messner-Loebs (w/a) A classic adventure series from Eiser nominee William Messner-Loebs, Journey, introduced the world to Joshua “Wolverine” McAlistaire and the Fort Miami settlement populated by both real-life and fictional characters. And now IDW is re-presenting this acclaimed work in two comprehensive volumes, the first of which collects issues 1-13. Eisner-winning writer/artist Sam Kieth, Messner-Loebs’ partner on The Maxx, provides an intro. TPB • B&W • 424 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $19.99 THE COMPLETE TERRY AND THE PIRATES, VOL. 4—1941 – 1942 Milton Caniff (w/a) America’s premiere adventure comic strip thunders to its pre-War crescendo in an October, 1941 storyline so powerful, creator Milton Caniff was forced to take to the radio airwaves to explain why he chose to shock the nation with the death of a major character. In the 1942 strips, the World War drives Terry Lee to join the military, where he meets nurse Taffy Tucker and Army flight instructor Flip Corkin, then gets into plenty of trouble investigating a spy ring! And then there’s the women—the strong, beautiful and independent Caniff women. . . . IDW Publishing’s Library of American Comics has collected over 700 newspaper strips, including more than 100 Sunday pages restored to their original luster, in this pivotal volume in the Terry and the Pirates saga. With a biographical essay by Bruce Canwell and an introduction by Jerry Robinson. The fourth in a six-volume series edited by Dean Mullaney. “The greatest adventure comic strip ever done—a genuine masterpiece.” —Howard Chaykin HC w/ dustjacket • 8.5” x 11” • FC & B&W • 352 pages, with index • $49.99 JULY 2008 BACKLIST 24 J. C. Vaughn, Mark L. 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Jeff Anderson (a) $19.99 • FC • TPB • NOV073629 WAR OF THE UNDEAD Bryan Johnson (w) • Walter Flanagan (a) TPB • FC • $12.99 • MAY073562 ************************************************************************ IRONORC.COM BLOOD BOWL: KILLER CONTRACT #4—IRONORC.COM EDITION by Matt Forbeck & Lads Helloven As the Bad Bay Hackers enter the semi-final round of the Blood Bowl Championship, an assassin still plagues their play. They'd put a stop to it if they weren't too busy battling the tentacled terrors of the Chaos All-Stars for their lives! This special edition is limited to 500 copies. SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 WARHAMMER 40,000: DAMNATION CRUSADE #3—IRONORC.COM EDITION by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton & Greg Boychuk This extremely limited cover for Warhammer 40,000: Damnation Crusade #3 was previously only available as a 1-in-10 retailer incentive. Orders may be allocated. 24pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 WARHAMMER 40,000: EXTERMINATUS #2—IRONORC.COM EDITION by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton & Daniel Lapham Inquisitor Alastor's investigation leads him to track a cargo container carrying a dying Untouchable on it's way to the merchant House De Kyp on the planet Demarius Secunda. With his savant Pascal and backed by a squad of Adeptus Arbites, Alastor and his Retinue storm the Damask's island quarters. But can it all really be that simple? This special edition is limited to 500 copies. SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 WARHAMMER: CONDEMNED BY FIRE #5—IRONORC.COM EDITION by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton & Rashan Ekedal Witch Hunter Magnus Gault, Great Sword Vogel, and Vargni the Dwarf all unite in a final, desperate pitched battle against the Skaven horde that attempts to destroy the giant Warpstone that has been corrupting and contaminating the land! This special Ironorc.Com edition is limited to 500 copies. SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 WARHAMMER: FORGE OF WAR #3—IRONORC.COM EDITION by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton & Rashan Ekedal This extremely limited cover for Warhammer: Forge of War #3 was previously only available as a 1-in-10 retailer incentive. Orders may be allocated. 24pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #141 by Jolly Blackburn & Various Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features d20, HackMaster and other articles for gamers, from a gamer’s perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips, features and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 KING HELL STAR OF THE MONTH RABID EYE GN by Rick Veitch Fans of the dream-like narrative in Rick Veitch's critically acclaimed graphic novel Can't Get NO will want to experience the real thing in these dream based collections of his original dream comics, each filled with amazing and incredible images that will make you ponder your place in the collective unconscious. (STAR01450) MATURE THEMES SC, 196pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** KING TRACTOR PRESS FAMILY BONES VOLUME 1 TP by Shawn Granger, Orlando Baez, Kenneth Landgraf & Various Family Bones is based on the true story of the oldest married couple on Missouri's death row, serial killers Ray and Faye Copeland, as experienced one summer by their unwitting nephew. Sean is trapped on the Copeland farm, a slave for his uncle. The heat simmers his skin to a full boil until the neighbor's beautiful daughter appears. Wendy quickly becomes his hope, desire, and fear; not to mention his one trusted friend. Together they discover each other and some very bloody family secrets. Collects issue #1-5 of the comic book series. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 KITTY PRESS FAMILY GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, B&W SRP: $11.99 DOG STYLE GN VOL 02 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, B&W SRP: $10.99 LADY DEATH STORE.COM LADY DEATH TATTOO FLASH SERIES 1 by Various Because the world demanded it! Each set of tattoo flash features over 27 images of Lady Death and her deadly cast of characters by artists including Ivan Reis, Steven Hughes and others on six full-color 11" x 17" sheets, printed on archival paper and with a full-color outer cover. Suitable for framing, or use the flash as a guide for your next tattoo! (C: 0-1-2) 11x17, FC SRP: $69.99 LAST GASP UNDIGESTED KERNEL: VACATION PICTURES OF SCOTT HARRISON HC by Scott Harrison Scott Harrison is an internationally recognized tattoo artist, infamous for his peculiar cartoon imagery and lack of finesse. He has tattooed all over the US, as well as Europe and Japan. His clients have included such diverse celebrities as Master P, Kiki Smith, Tony Fitzpatrick, and a good chunk of the cast of Miami Ink. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00 THE WONDER: PORTRAITS OF A REMEMBERED CITY VOLUME 1 by Tony Fitzpatrick Images of Chicago, its people, its mysteries, its stories, and the extraordinary influence these stories have had on Fitzpatrick's life. He gives us fantasy and fact, great architectural landmarks and obscure neighborhood bars, and his own great heroes, real and imagined. Chicago is a city of sports legends and wild politics, but it is also a city of real, everyday people, people who have made Chicago into Fitzpatrick's Bombay. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 90pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $26.95 THE WONDER: PORTRAITS OF A REMEMBERED CITY VOLUME 2—THE DREAM CITY by Tony Fitzpatrick Tony Fitzpatrick spins magical tales from his own history and that of his beloved city Chicago via drawing-collages, vivid combinations of drawing, text and applied elements like matchbooks, postcards, gambling slips and ballgame stubs. Clothbound. Co-published with La Luz de Jesus. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 90pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $26.95 THE WONDER: PORTRAITS OF A REMEMBERED CITY VOLUME 3—CITY OF MONSTERS, CITY OF GHOSTS by Tony Fitzpatrick Tony Fitzpatrick spins magical tales from his own history and that of his beloved city Chicago via drawing-collages, vivid combinations of drawing, text and applied elements like matchbooks, postcards, gambling slips and ballgame stubs. This is the final of the series on Chicago, the culmination of Fitzpatrick’s interpretations of his hometown. Along with the first two volumes, we see a full vision as Fitzpatrick intended it. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 90pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $26.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN’S BOOK OF DREAMS DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner & Eva Hopkins Check out this brand new, never-before-seen sexy Dawn art! Linsner’s redheaded goddess clutches a mysterious tome to her chest, as the cosmos swirls behind her. Like all prints from Linsner.com, Dawn’s Book Of Dreams comes in a hard protective sleeve, with a signed postcard certificate. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 IVORY'S ROOM DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner New to Linsner.com! Scope this ultra-hot Dark Ivory art, of her in her room, surrounded by a few of her favorite things. Everyone’s fave teen vamp has great taste in music, too. This has never been available before as a print! Ivory’s Room will come to you shipped in a tough plastic sleeve, accompanied by a signed postcard. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 MAERKLE PRESS LOVE AND CAPES #7 by Thomas Zahler If you missed the Free Comic Book Day Edition, here's your chance to get it again, featuring a special new "Major Might" cover. When last we left them, the Crusader was going to propose to his girlfriend Abby over Christmas. Sounds easy, right? Too bad nothing's ever easy when you're a super-hero! Check out comicdom's favorite super couple in the latest all new installment of the super-hero situation comedy! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 MARC HANSEN STUFF RALPH SNART ADVENTURES #1 by Marc Hansen Ralph becomes world famous as the internet sensation The Drunken Fool. Ripe fodder for the Paparazzi, as a naked Ralph turns ugly and gets even. After a stint in the state pen, a reformed Ralph Snart now hates beer! (C: 0-1-2) 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 METALLIC ROSE COMICS HOVERBOY (ONE-SHOT) by Ty Templeton, Marcus Moore & Steve Molnar The greatest hero of the Twentieth Century is back! Hoverboy, the Republican super-hero, and star of comics, films, cartoons and toys, is returning to the media that spawned him, in an all-new adventure by Eisner Award winning writer/artist Ty Templeton (Howard the Duck, The Exterminators, The Simpsons) and Steve Molnar (Avengers Adventures). With special appearances by George Bush, John McCain, and his Republican All-Stars, this is the Hoverboy comic to own! (C: 0-1-2) 36pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #47 by Jake Black & Jim Lawson "The Secret Origins of the Super Turtles." Enter an alternate dimension to discover how the super hero Turtles (featured in TMNT Volume Four #7) came to be! Alien invaders must be stopped, and can Dr. Shreddarius' army of Terrorkinetics prevent certain doom? More importantly, just whose side are they on? A titanic Turtles tale featuring an epic battle between good and evil that harkens back to the stunning Silver Age of super heroes! 'Nuff said, pilgrims! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #48 by Jack Black & Jim Lawson "The Decider." A brutal crime wave wrecks havoc upon the streets of Springfield, Massachusetts and all evidence points to the perpetrators as being mutant turtles! Leo, Don, Raph, Mike, Casey Jones, and Master Splinter struggle to solve the vicious robberies and find the real mastermind behind them before the TMNT are revealed by the local media! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 MOONSTONE KOLCHAK TALES: NIGHT STALKER OF THE LIVING DEAD #3 by Christopher Mills & Tim Hamilton This is it, Kolchak fans! One more small town that thought "it couldn't happen here" is overrun with the animated corpses of men — and pigs? Hey, zombies are zombies, and they're everywhere! Carl Kolchak just wants to finish his story before lunch, especially since he's on the menu! Just what is the terrible secret behind this little farm town? (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 WYATT EARP VS. THE CISCO KID by Chuck Dixon, Kody, Villagran & J. There are two sides to every story, and for the first time Moonstone shows them both, with two different perspectives on the same Wild West story! They called them gunslingers when these mythic men rode the west over a century ago. Movies and dime novels gave them white hats and black hats, but the truth lies somewhere in between. On October 27th, 1880, Wyatt Earp arrested William "Curly Bill" Brocious for shooting the Tombstone town Marshall. But on the way to trial, some tell of a dangerous encounter with a mysterious outlaw called the Cisco Kid. Did the paths of these two legendary gunslingers cross somewhere in the southwest? If so, whose side of the story should we believe? Myth meets history in this fanastic Western showdown! Writer Chuck Dixon is joined by artist Enrique Villagran on Wyatt Earp vs. The Cisco Kid, and on The Cisco Kid vs. Wyatt Earp writer Len Kody and artist EricJ join Dixon. This titanic tale can only be told in two specials, and Wyatt vs Cisco and Cisco vs Wyatt will ship on the same day! (C: 0-1-2) WYATT EARP VS THE CISCO KID—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 THE CISCO KID VS WYATT EARP—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WYATT EARP VS THE CISCO KID SIGNED & NUMBERED FLIPBOOK HC by Chuck Dixon, Len Kody, Enrique Villagran & EricJ Both parts of the Wyatt Earp vs. The Cisco Kid storyline are collected in this limited edition flipbook! Get both perspectives on this titanic western from writer Chuck Dixon as history meets myth in the Old West! Limited to 100 copies, this harcover flipbook is autographed by co-writer Len Kody and artist ErikJ! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 WILD WEST TRIPLE FEATURE TP by Chuck Dixon, Dennis Calera & Steve Buccellato It's a Moonstone Wild West event, as three western legends star in three complete tales! Wyatt Earp is the town's new Marshall, and it doesn't take him long to get on the bad side of brutal cowboys used to doing things the outlaw way — and now only Doc Holliday and the Masterson brothers stand between Wyatt and a marker on his head! Belle Starr recounters her life's story. From debutante to debaucher, she's a woman driven to the outlaw life by too much hunger and too many bad men. She is forced to face her personal demon, and either fight it or die trying! The Cisco Kid is chasing the Brujera on a road that leads straight into a trap set by a Texas Ranger and his cunning Indian partner. But the road to fire and brimstone is full of distractions, from a mysterious and alluring woman, to the father of his murdered girlfriend — a powerful Shaman who will step from the fires of the abyss to stake his own claim on Cisco's life! SC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $23.95 WYATT EARP: THE JUSTICE RIDERS TP by Richard Dean Starr & Dan Doughtery Wyatt Earp, Geronimo, Belle Starr, Annie Oakley, and The Cisco Kid! This wide-vision graphic novel teams up these five legendary characters for the first time anywhere! Wyatt Earp — a deliberate man whose word is his bond, finds himself paying back an old debt, but his sense of duty might just cost him his life! Geronimo — this proud warrior wants to right a terrible wrong, at any price! Belle Starr — a rough-and-tumble outlaw, hell-bent on finding her lost fiancé! Annie Oakley — the men she’s after are about to learn a bloody lesson from one of history’s deadliest shots! And the Cisco Kid — he’s riding with Wyatt Earp’s band of immortals to exact a final, terrible revenge! Featuring an introduction by Wyatt Earp himself, the actor who portrayed Billy Claibourne in the classic film Tombstone, and a namesake of the legendary lawman! Choose either the Book Market Edition with a cover by Dennis Calero, or the Direct Market Edition cover by Dan Dougherty. (C: 0-1-2) DIRECT MARKET EDITION—96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 BOOK MARKET EDITION—96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 JESSE JAMES VS MACHINE GUN KELLY: DUST 2 DUST (ONE-SHOT) by Alex Ness, Michael May & Joel Vollmer Jesse James has survived an assassin's bullet and the long arm of the law. Now, a deranged man of the cloth, people are paying attention to his fervent fire and brimstone! Born under a bad sign, outlaw Machine Gun Kelly steamrolls into town, a scorched earch in his wake, and he's ready to slash and burn for kicks. The incendiary-thermite of two psychopaths in one small neighborhood only lights the fuse to an explosive conflagaration — and one blazing holy war, where there are no laws, just Old Testament fiery curses! See who's left standing when the dust clears! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH THE CISCO KID VOLUME 1: HELL'S GATES TP by Jim Duffy & Jerry DeCaire O'Henry's tragic anti-hero, The Cisco Kid looks for meaning in a squalid life of crime and violence, as the dark secret he harbors eats away at his soul like a jagged tooth demon. While he's busy drinking his problems away, a gang of outlaws take a sharp dislike to him, and steal the only thing he's got worth having — a locket with the picture of the woman who haunts his every step. Cisco tracks them, and discovers that they're part of a larger outfit that shanghais defenseless Mexican women and children to sell to the highest bidder. Hot after these thugs as well is Pancho, who has family at the kidnappers’ compound he must free! The two, motivated by very different instincts, form an uneasy truce to scrape this band of outlaw scum off the face of the old west! (FEB052971) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GERONIMO: THE LAST APACHE WARRIOR GN by Eric Griffin & Chaz Truog As two armies surround Geronimo and his small band of fighters, he offers them what little solace he can. He tells them the tale of his first war party, and also of the trials he has faced for the love of a woman. Between these places of love and death, his warriors are informed of what it is truly to be a man, and of what devotion it will take to win the great battle that awaits them in the morning. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 ********************************************************************** NBM MORESUKINE: UPDATED WEEKLY FROM TOKYO GN by Dirk Schwieger An ex-pat in Japan experiences all things Japanese as ordered online! Dirk lived in Tokyo, had a comics blog where he had people dare him to try all sorts of different things — exotic, disgusting, revealing, whatever! — in this land of the Rising Sun, and then relate it with funky humor on the blog. The result is quite a fascinating inside look at the Japanese society, how they live, how they think, what they eat. Moresukine is the Japanese way of pronouncing "Moleskin," as these comics were created on one. This graphic novel comes designed exactly like a Moleskin — black cover, rounded edges, ribbon page mark. “What a fun idea,” said Neil Gaiman, and other artists also contribute with their take on this adventure including James Kochalka and Ryan North. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LITTLE NOTHINGS VOLUME 1: THE CURSE OF THE UMBRELLA GN by Lewis Trondheim Another great albeit quite different blog! The great talent behind the new generation in Europe — the Dungeon series, A.L.I.E.E.E.N., and Mr. O — pours his heart out in funny snippets of everyday life. His paranoia, little annoyances, big annoyances, chase of rainbows, love of comics, travel impressions from around the world, dealing with kids, being a kid — it’s all about life as we know it. A collection from his comics blog that expands his palette with full color painting, one can only be awed at Trondheim’s uncanny sense of observation and relate to all his experiences closely. (NOV073735) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** NERDCORE LP MEATHAUS: S.O.S. TP by Various Meathaus certainly didn’t invent the whole idea of a comics anthology, but it’s the kind of book that’ll make you think otherwise. An über-team of creators gives it their all in S.O.S., spilling passion, sentiment, and rage onto the page. Their stories are beautiful and brutal, bizarre, and brazen, as told by guys like James Jean, Farel Dalrymple, Brandon Graham, Tomer and Asaf Hanuka, Thomas Herpich, Jim Rugg, Corey Lewis, Matt Furie, D-pi, Ross Campbell, Sheldon Vella, and Dave Kiersh. Editors Brandon Graham, Chris McD, and Matt Gagnon consulted their "favorites" list and brought in a whole new cross-section of the comics scene. The resulting mash-up of artists, action, styles and energy makes Meathaus: S.O.S. an absolute, must-have, entirely essential read for indie comics lovers — and beyond! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 272pgs, FC SRP: $30.00 NETCOMICS LET DAI VOLUME 14 GN by Sooyeon Won Set in a soulless neo-Seoul ruled by young punks and pleasure seekers, an amoral teenager named Dai is the living embodiment of the city's beauty and cruelty. As the leader of the vicious Furies gang, Dai seduces everyone who lays eyes on him, only to blind them to his own barbaric nature. When an honest schoolboy named Jaehee rescues a beautiful girl from being mugged by the Furies, he can't possibly realize how this brief encounter will plunge him into a downward spiral of unbridled passion and unfathomable pain! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 184pgs, B&W (14 of 15) SRP: $9.99 OPERATION LIBERATE MEN VOLUME 4 GN by Mira Lee Sooha's presence has prematurely awakened Shiva of the Dark Moon, and the Male Liberation Army leadership is thrown into turmoil. Sooha struggles to contain the secret of her gender among Laharshita's leaders. Among the rebels, a wider revelation would mean her immediate death. Ganesha sneaks away from the Emperor's palace to bring vital information to the Male Liberation Army. And Danium, now aware that Sooha is a girl, struggles to figure how to treat her and, more importantly, how he feels about her constant fawning over Ganesha. However, deadlier concerns are at play — some among Laharshita's leadership believe the men should eliminate Sooha. The only thing stopping them is the fear that she may be the otherwordly consort that completes Shiva and grants them the power to destory the Maha Empire once and for all! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 TOTALLY CAPTIVATED VOLUME 3 GN by Jinha Yoo The mafia threatens Ewon into working for a loan shark, where he's forced to run dangerous errand for no pay. The culprit who doomed Ewon to this life is none other than Jiho, Ewon's jealous ex who still burns at Ewon's infidelity! Their gang leader Mookyul, with movie-star good looks and the bizarre, drunken habit of biting people on the neck, takes a keen interest in his attractive new errand boy. Will Ewon be able to survive the violent underworld — not to mention the constant sexual harrassment — he must endure as an underling of Mookyul? (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NOVARIS ENTERTAINMENT ROADKILL ZOO GN by Nicole Jones, Buddy Setiawan & Derek Fridolfs Lost in the back roads of Southern Louisiana, a group of college students accidentally run over a raccoon in the swamp. Little do they know that deep in the ruins of a nearby plantation, a voodoo witch doctor has resurrected an army of undead roadkill eager for revenge! A 2007 Russ Manning Award nominee! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 ONI PRESS INC. APOCALIPSTIX VOLUME 1 GN by Ray Fawkes & Cameron Stewart Mandy, Megumi, and Dot were on track to be one of the greatest rock bands in the history of mankind and then Armageddon happened! Well, with a name like “The Apocalipstix,” you know these girls aren’t going to let a Doomsday get in the way of their world tour! The trio are heading for whatever clubs and bars are left standing and no pirate, mutant, or environmental collapse is going to get in the way of their next gig! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #5 (MAY073666) SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 LAST CALL VOLUME 2 GN by Vasilis Lolos Alec and Sam were lost and separated. But, when the pair finally find one another, it's not the reunion either one expects. Alec has aged ten years while Sam has only been on his own for ten hours! There's no time for the two to catch-up though! There's still the issue of who is murdering the passengers and how it's connected to the boy's appearance on the train! SC, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 MAINTENANCE VOLUME 3 TP by Jim Massey & Robbi Rodriguez Clean up on aisle... space? Smooth-talking aliens have kidnapped Terromax's cutest receptionist! But fear not, because Doug and Manny, the “Janitors of the Strange,” are coming to the rescue and they'll “sanitize” any alien who dares get in their way! SC, 6x9, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STEPHEN COLBERT'S TEK JANSEN #3 by John Layman, Tom Peyer, Jim Massey & Robbi Rodriguez Everybody’s favorite space hero has leapt into his own five-issue mini-series, and Earthmen and Earthwomen everywhere are taking notice! Join Stephen Colbert’s intrepid hero as he continues his battle against the “sinister” Optiklons without any hesitation or any clue as to what’s actually going on! It’s more starfield hijinks than you can shake a blaster at! Cover by Eisner Award-winner Darwyn Cooke! MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #5 (MAY073662) 32pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.99 WASTELAND #19 by Antony Johnston & Christopher Mitten The battle is over! But with the Sand-Eaters defeated, Jakob faces a new dilemma — stay or leave? Meanwhile, as the council reels from the revelation of Mebsaa, a new plan for the city is hatched, and Golden Voice's final quest for Sunner freedom may be its first victim! Cover by Ben Templesmith MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 COURTNEY CRUMRIN VOLUME 1 TP by Ted Naifeh Presenting the initial Courtney Crumrin mini-series in a new digest-sized format! Courtney's parents have dragged her out to a high-to-do suburb to live with her creepy great uncle Aloysius in his spooky old house. She’s not only the new kid in school, but she also discovers strange things lurking under her bed! (STAR19412) SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 LAST CALL VOLUME 1 GN by Vasilis Lolos While out on a midnight drive, two friends are hit by the "Ghost Train," an inter-dimensional soul carrier. They wake to discover themselves stuck on the train with no way out and no ticket, which is a problem when the conductor comes around. As they desperately search for an escape, the boys uncover clues that lead them deeper into the train’s musty cabins and into the path of a killer! (APR073883) MATURE THEMES SC, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NORTH WORLD VOLUME 1 GN by Lars Brown North World really isn't that different from our own — the biggest difference is the presence of mythical monsters, talking bears, arcane arts, and, of course, the heroes who stand ready to defend the innocent and helpless from these extraordinary threats! Conrad is one such here, and he's about to experience something scarier that any of the mighty beasts he's faced down — his ex-girlfriend's wedding! (JAN083821) SC, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 ********************************************************************** MAINTENANCE TP'S by James Massey & Robbi Rodriguez You think your job is bad? Well, Doug and Manny have you beat! These guys are janitors! But they’re not your typical custodial crew — no, sir! They work for TerroMax, Inc., the world’s biggest and best evil science think tank! When they’re not dealing with toxic spill monsters and menial time machine repairs, they have to contend with their boss, a multitude of mad scientists, jetpack-equipped cavemen, alien repomen, and the cute girl who works at reception! VOLUME 1 (MAR073639)—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (DEC073827)—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 OOG & BLIK WAITING FOR FOOD: CRUMB PLACEMAT DRAWINGS #2 HC by R. Crumb Previously unavailable in the U.S.! You will never have to be irretated again if you are in a restaurant. You just bring this volume of Waiting for Food and your dinner will be served before you know it. "This sort of thing, drawing in social gatherings, in restaurants, is my way of alleviating some of the stress involved in socializing... kind of like smoking."~R. Crumb (C: 0-1-2) HC, 27x20, 96pgs SRP: $25.99 WAITING FOR FOOD: CRUMB PLACEMAT DRAWINGS #4 HC by Robert Crumb "Hey you know what? This is probably the last book of Placemat drawings you are gong to see of the ol'crumbum over here. The main reason is that the restaurants don't seem to be putting out these paper placemats as much as they used to. Even the most casual doodle, has to be a masterpiece! Ho boy, it's tough! I guess it's a good thing I have such a huge ego."~R. Crumb, June, 2007. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 27x20, 84pgs SRP: $25.99 PAPERCUTZ HARDY BOYS VOLUME 14: HALEY DANELLE'S TOP EIGHT by Scott Lobdell & Paulo Henrique This is one of the rare cases that aren't assigned by A.T.A.C. (American Teens Against Crime). When Joe and Frank's friend, Haley Danelle, learns the friends on her MyFacePlace page's Top Eight are disappearing one at a time, she turns to the Hardy Boys for help in finding them! Available in softcover and hardcover editions. (C: 0-1-2) SOFTCOVER—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 PICTUREBOX MONSTER MEN: BUREIKO LULLABY GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 228pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 POWR MASTRS VOLUME 2 GN by C.F. C.F.'s epic fantasy — an allegorical tale where power, physical identity and even gender are always in flux — picks up steam! Buell Kazee sneaks down into the cellar of the plex knowe crypt and conjures trouble. Tetradyne Cola takes a nap and dreams of Monica Glass and the lemon sparklers of star studio. And members of the Marker clan compare notes on their magical crimes, and the witches of Lace Temblor conspire over transmutation night. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x8, 120pgs, PC (2 of 6) SRP: $18.00 PLATINUM STUDIOS BIG BADZ #3 by Chuck Dixon & Enrique Villagran With werewolves hunting them and a fire raging around them, Dexter, Sergei and Abby must risk everything to get the tenants of Lawrence Talbot Projects, Tower Number Five to safety. However, Sergei's latest secret might put them all in more danger than anyone could've expected! 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99 I WAS KIDNAPPED BY LESBIAN PIRATES FROM OUTERSPACE #3 by Megan Rose Gedris What good is money when you've crash landed on a deserted planet? While the Lesbian Pirates wait for help to arrive, Susie gets herself kidnapped — again — by a giant orange monstrosity named Blarg! Golly, what's a girl to do? 32pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $3.95 KISS 4K: LEGENDS NEVER DIE TP by Various You thought you knew them. You thought the legacy was over — but you were wrong! Now, to stop the likes of Unholy and the Destroyer Cult, Chikara, Celestial, Starchild and Demon must accept their destiny as KISS4K in order to save our world from complete annihilation! SC, 200pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 RADICAL PUBLISHING CALIBER #3 by Sam Sarkar & Garrie Gastonny After gunning down Talbot's men, Arthur has fled Telacoma with Whitefeather in search of help and safe haven from the town overlord. Every hired gun has been sent to hunt Arthur down, but after weeks there has still been no success. With a price on their heads, Talbot has taken the matter in his own hands and locates the one man who is known around town for having the fastest draw and deadliest shot, Lance Lake. Now with Lance on their trail, it is only a matter of time before the duo are laid to rest in the cold white blanket of the snowy Telacoma countryside. With the cards clearly not stacked in their favor, do Arthur and Whitefeather stand a chance? MATURE THEMES 28pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $2.99 HERCULES #3 by Steve Moore & Admira Wijaya Three thousand two hundred years ago, the tyrannical King Cotys is determined to unite the quarrelsome tribes of Thrace into a single, belligerent nation. Cotys has hired Hercules and his fellow mercenaries to mould his troops into an invincible army of destruction. Now the training is over, and Hercules leads that army in a bloody war of attrition against Rhesus, Cotys’s last significant foe. However, just as victory seems secure, it appears that treachery is afoot, and the potential consequences are dire, particularly for Hercules and his friends! MATURE THEMES 28pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $2.99 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #185 by Various The longest running anthropomorphic anthology continues with an all-new 48-page format! In this issue, "Ebin & May" by fan-fave Christina "Smudge" Hanson and Ed Garcia brings more medieval adventure and romance! Also, "Dragon Quest" by Greg Older & Style Wager and "Lancaster" by Phil Gibson add plenty of excitement! Cover by Dark Natasha. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 HIT THE BEACH 2008 Hit the Beach, everyone's favorite fun in the sun annual returns with plenty of funny animal goodness! Forty whopping pages of pin-ups and comic strips, from all your favorite anthropomorphics artists from America, Europe, and Japan! This issue features art by Joe Rosales, Megan Giles, Trump, Ursula Husted, Christina Hanson, DAQ, Eddie Perkins, Shon Howell, Brian Sutton, Yamaneko-ya and many, many more! Grab your sunscreen and your towel and enjoy the best of summer! Cover by Japanese artist Trump. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 MILK #64 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 REBELLION 2000 AD #1593-1597 by Various Blistering SF action from the cream of the UK's comics talent, 2000 AD surges into the summer with a stunning line-up of stories. Judge Dredd investigates past misdeeds in "Cold Case," by John Wagner (A History of Violence) and Patrick Goddard (Savage); seventeenth-century zombie hunter Defoe uncovers a web of conspiracies in "Brethren of the Night," by Pat Mills (Charley¹s War) and Leigh Gallagher (The Witching); Nikolai Dante tries to keep the peace in the war-torn streets of New York in "Amerika," by Robbie Morrison (The Authority) and Simon Fraser (Richard Matheson's Hell House); Sinister Dexter are looking for missing persons in "The Bournemouth Identity," by Dan Abnett (Nova) and Anthony Williams (The Unfunnies); and war-world "The Vort" plunges into madness, by G. Powell and D'Israeli (Scarlet Traces)! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.50 2000 AD EXTREME EDITION #30 by Various Classic cuts from the 2000 AD archive, complete and uncut! This issue, high fantasy and dark magic in the sword n' sorcery series "Witch World," by Gordon Rennie, John Burns, Will Simpson, Siku, and Paul Johnson! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #274 by Various Take to the dangerous streets of Mega-City One every month with zero-tolerance law enforcer Judge Dredd! There's "Cursed Earth" horror for the future lawman courtesy of John Wagner and Peter Doherty; Psi-Judge Anderson enters the virtual nightmare of Hyven in "WiiERD," by Alan Grant (Batman) and Boo Cook; and Wally Squad Judge Aimee Nixon is deep undercover and in deep trouble in "War Without Bloodshed," by Rob Williams and Rufus Dayglo (Snaked). Plus interviews, reviews and much more! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $7.50 BUTTON MAN: THE CONFESSION OF HARRY EXTON TP Harry Exton is a Button Man, a gun for hire in a deadly game played by anonymous "Voices." But Harry isn’t taking anymore and after giving a full confession he flees to the United States, only to find an even deadlier game! Can Harry track down his "Voice" and will he survive one more throw of the dice? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $30.99 NIKOLAI DANTE: SWORD OF THE TSAR TP Nikolai Dante has bonded with a cyborganic Weapons Crest, an alien combat computer, which allows him to extrude lethal bio-blades. Following the civil war, Dante is the most wanted man in the Empire. Now, he’s battling for his life in Akita Sagawa’s Pacifica stronghold against the lethal Dragon clones! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 192pgs, FC SRP: $30.50 RED 5 COMICS AFTERBURN #4 by Scott Chitwood, Paul Ens & Wayne Nichols With the Eastern Hemisphere destroyed by a massive solar flare, North Korea has emerged from the ashes to capture the nuclear control codes of the former nation of China. Can treasure hunter Jake put his profiteering aside to stop an attack on the West? Or, at least long enough to get the girl? 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.95 ZMD: ZOMBIES OF MASS DESTRUCTION #1 by Kevin Grevioux & Geraldo Borges With public patience for Middle East casualties wearing thin, the U.S. military adopts a new weapon — Zombies! Air-dropped into hot zones, the walking dead indiscriminately infect everyone. Engineered to dissolve at daybreak, they create a safe combatant-free zone. What could go wrong? From the creator the of Underworld movie franchise! 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.25 RED MAVERICK PUBLISHING WHEN ZOMBIES ATTACK!! #3 by Chad Waters, Matt Rose & Joe Suitor Continuing their battle against all things undead, Officer Frank Hadley and his crew return for issue three of the series. In keeping with the creative trend, this time around, creators Matt Rose and Chad Waters team up with artist Joe Suitor to bring the story to “life.” MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WHEN ZOMBIES ATTACK by Chad Waters, Matt Rose, Jim Mahfood, & Mike Huddelston The humorous series in the tradition of COPS meets Night of the Living Dead. When Zombies Attack follows a paranormal clean-up crew — the Bureau of Post Mortem Animation Control, headed by one Officer Frank Hadely — as they chase down and dispose of the "corporally-challenged." MATURE THEMES ISSUE #1—32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 ISSUE #2—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 RUNNING PRESS THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF BEST CRIME COMICS TP edited by Paul Gravett One of the only compilations of the crime comic genre, this volume contains 25 of the best graphic short stories, spanning all the nuances of noir, from classic American newspaper strip serials and notorious uncensored comic books to today's global graphic novel masterpieces. This collection includes work from Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Will Eisner, Max Allan Collins, and Alex Toth — plus adaptations of and collaborations by famous crime writers such as Dashiel Hammett, Mickey Spillane, Lesley Charteris, and Raymond Chandler. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 448pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 SCRAP PICTURES BLAZIN' BRANDY #5 by Leslie Kainsel & Stephanie Lesniak Blazin’ Brandy is a fun filled fantasy adventure series created by one of the most accomplished women-owned publishing studios in the world! The adventure continues as Brandy’s new friends Waif, Vendredi, and Beans discover that she is missing and go in search of her. Unfortunately, Brandy is discovered by the Lord of Torment, a ruthless pirate who is also marooned on the mysterious island. Now in the clutches of the wretched Hyrogi creatures and the Lord of Torment, will Blazin’ Brandy suffer a terrible fate? Or will her new found friends come to her rescue before it’s too late? 28pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SEPTAGON STUDIOS INC SCORN #3 by Kevin Moyers & Philipp S. Neundorf As Detectives Rice and Keane get closer to Michael, the body count quickly rises. Michael's search leads him closer to justice, but what he doesn't realize is that Torres is forging his own bloody path of revenge. Both seek retribution when they meet in what may be their final confrontation! MATURE THEMES 28pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.75 SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC AVALON: WEB OF MAGIC NOVEL BOOK 4: SECRET OF THE UNICORN by Rachel Roberts Something has happened in the heart of Aldenmor — the Fairy Glade has vanished! New animal refugees are arriving in Ravenswood, including a mysterious, wild unicorn. The creature is frightened, confused — and wounded. Emily faces her greatest challenge as a healer to save the unicorn. If Emily can learn the unicorn’s incredible secret, she may uncover the most important clue yet to discovering her destiny and finding the legendary home of magic, Avalon. But time is running out! HC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 BALLAD OF A SHINIGAMI VOLUME 2 LIGHT NOVEL by K-She Hasegawa & Nanakusa A boy grieving over the loss of his big sister, a high school girl with a dark secret, and an orphaned eleven-year-old trying to escape the harsh world of adults — all three of these individuals are about to have an encounter that will forever change their lives! Will it be Momo's duty as a god of death to reap their souls, or has she come for a different reason? Meanwhile, a violent encounter with an evil shinigami forces Daniel to question his master’s identity. Is this the key that will unlock Momo’s mysterious past? MATURE THEMES SC, 4x6, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 PITA-TEN VOLUME 2 LIGHT NOVEL SC by Yukari Ochiai & Koge-Donbo Higuchi Kotarou is just a normal sixth grader — until an insanely perky angel named Misha moves in next door! Misha makes it her life’s work to make Kotarou happy so she can pass her angel exams. Kotarou also has to cope with Misha’s freaky roommates: a kind-hearted demon and her mysterious black cat. During autumn break, while Hiroshi is being dragged about and ordered around by his childhood friend Aoi, the Pita-Ten crew encounters two strange visitors from the Demon World — Kasumi and her ferret, Fia! SC, 4x6, 392pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 STRAWBERRY PANIC VOLUME 2 LIGHT NOVEL by Sakurako Kimino & Namuchi Takumi At St. Miator Girl’s Academy, gentle breezes scatter cherry blossoms across its lush campus. Nagisa, a normal and cheerful high school student, is stunned when she meets Shizuma, the school’s top student, whose beauty takes her breath away. When Shizuma unexpectedly reciprocates Nagisa’s feelings, both love and wacky chaos soon erupt. It is early summer, and a legendary girl has returned to the lush green hills of Astraea! Her name is Kusanagi Makoto, and it is up to this petite, yet charismatic girl to save the three schools in Astraea from a crisis caused by the Étoile Competition. But could her sudden appearance cause a rift between Nagisa and Shizuma? MATURE THEMES SC, 4x6, 392pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 TETRAGRAMMATON GN by Ei Itou The shocking revelations continue to unfold as Sister Meg's long suppressed memories come bubbling to the surface. Learn the real reason for Sister Meg and Angela's timeless partnership, and the secret past that they shared together in Nepal. Can Meg and Angela's relationship survive this latest ripple? Find out in this strangely touching third installment! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #10 (OCT073773) SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 SILVER PHOENIX ENT INC MYTH TOLD TALES #1 by Asprin, Nye, Gabriel, Moy & Kudelka Skeeve faces competing mages and irate stage mothers to provide magical protection for his lovely assistant, Bunny, on her most dangerous mission ever. It's an interdimensional beauty contest that has attracted devious dames and demons from across the multiverse! Never has the young wizard faced more desperate foes! RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #11 (NOV073800) 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 SIMON & SCHUSTER BEFORE THEY WERE FAMOUS: ALBERT EINSTEIN GN by Vito Delsante & Mike Lilly The childhood of the fascinating physicist Albert Einstein unfolds in simple, kid-friendly artwork, depicting the early years of the boy who went on to become a world famous scientist. Explore his childhood growing up in Austria, to his interest in understanding how the world works. SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 STERLING PUBLISHING NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE GN'S by William Shakespeare & Various No Fear Shakespeare is a graphic novels series based on the translated texts of the plays found in "No Fear Shakespeare." The original No Fear series made Shakespeare’s plays easier to read, but these dynamic visual adaptations are impossible to put down. Each book features an illustrated cast of characters, plot summaries, line-by-line translations of the original play, and illustrations that show the reader exactly what’s happening in each scene, all of which makes the plot and characters even clearer than in the original No Fear Shakespeare books. Students can explore familial betrayals in Hamlet, Scottish dynastic struggles in Macbeth, or doomed love in Romeo & Juliet. Each title is illustrated in its own unique style, but all are distinctively offbeat, slightly funky, and appealing to teen readers. HAMLET—SC, 6x9, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 MACBETH—SC, 6x9, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ROMEO & JULIET—SC, 6x9, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STUDIO 407 NIGHT & FOG #2 by Leung, Bradford, Castro & Aira With the lid ripped off of Pandora’s Box, the “Frankenstein virus” Serum 37B has now mutated into deadly fog, infecting most of the personnel on the base and transforming them into terrifying preternatural creatures. Gathering together the remaining survivors, Lieutenant Christopher must now find an escape route off the secret military installation as the rampaging creatures close in on him! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. MATURE THEMES 36pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.75 SUNDAY PRESS BOOKS LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBERLAND: MANY MORE SPLENDID SUNDAYS HC by Winsor McCay; edited by Peter Maresca Little Nemo in Slumberland, So Many Splendid Sundays took comicdom by storm with a faithful, full-sized reproduction of Winsor McCay’s world-renowned masterpiece. This second volume contains more adventures from the earliest Little Nemo pages (1906-1909) plus the best pages from the two other incarnations of the Sunday comic, published in 1911-1914 and 1924-1927. Little Nemo in Slumberland: Many More Splendid Sundays features 120 digitally restored Sundays plus examples of other great McCay comics, plus introductory pieces by Ron Goulart, Brian Walker, and R.C.Harvey. In addition, each book cones with a free “Gertie the Dinosaur” animation flip-book insert sheet. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Europe. HC, 16X21, 128pgs, FC SRP: $125.00 STAR OF THE MONTH LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBERLAND: SO MANY SPLENDID SUNDAYS HC by Winsor McCay This full orignal size, 120-page limited-edition hardbound volume features Little Nemo's best stories from 1905-1910, all printed in the actual newspaper-page size measuring 16" x 21." It was the greatest comic strip of its day, perhaps the greatest of all time, acclaimed the world over for its artistic majesty, unbounded imagination, and ground-breaking techniques that helped define a new art form. (JUL058326) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Europe. HC, 16x21, 120pgs, FC SRP: $120.00 ********************************************************************** SUPERGRAPHICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A STERANKO'S HISTORY OF COMICS VOLUME 2 GN by Jim Steranko Artist/writer Jim Steranko chronicles the epic story of comics' Golden Age creators and super-heroes such as Blackhawk, Captain Midnight, The Flying Heroes, Captain Marvel, the Marvel Family, Plastic Man, The Spirit, Uncle Sam, The Ray, Kid Eternity, and others! More than 455 dynamite illustrations! SC, 9x12, B&W MSRP: $15.00 TITAN PUBLISHING MODESTY BLAISE VOLUME 15: GREEN COBRA TP by Peter O’Donnell, John Burns & Pat Wright Modesty Blaise, stylish high priestess of pulp crime and goddess of cult thrillers, returns for another action-packed collection of more rare stories! This volume features three classic hard-to-find tales: "Green Cobra," "Eve & Adam," and "Brethren of Blaise," all wrapped up in a spectacular collector’s library edition with brand new story introductions by Modesty creator Peter O’Donnell, plus an exclusive feature with unseen and rare illustrations by artist John Burns! SC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 TITAN BOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A MODESTY BLAISE TP'S by Peter O'Donnell & Jim Holdaway Modesty Blaise, the cult creation of best-selling author Peter O'Donnell, is back! The London Evening Standard newspaper strip adventures of this all-around bad girl and spy are now collected in these stunning Collectors' Edition paperbacks! Storylines available are The Gabriel Set-Up, Mister Sun, and Top Traitor. (C: 0-1-2) VOL 1: THE GABRIEL SET UP—SC, 8x11, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 VOL 2: MISTER SUN (FEB078057)—SC, 9x12, B&W SRP: $19.95 VOL 3: TOP TRAITOR (FEB078058)—SC, 9x12, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 TOKYOPOP STARCRAFT ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 1 by Various Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) The world of StarCraft comes alive in these stories based in Blizzard’s StarCraft universe. Includes stories from Josh Elder (Mail Order Ninja, Batman Strikes) and Daniel Cross; Richard Knaak (Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy) and Naohiro Washio; Paul Benjamin (Pantheon High, Marvel Adventures Hulk) Dave Shramek, and Nam Kim (Star Trek); and Simon Furman (Transformers) and Jesse Elliot. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $10.99 WARCRAFT LEGENDS VOLUME 1 by Various Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Right on the heels of the bestselling Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy comes this collection of stories from the Warcraft universe. Includes the first part of a three-part story written by Richard Knaak and illustrated by Jae-Hwan Kim, the creators of the original Warcraft series, as well as stories from (tentative) Mike Wellman (Star Trek, Gone South), Dan Jolley (Alex Unlimited, Warriors), Carlos Olivares, Troy Lewter (Mac Afro, Adomant), and Brian Yang (Star Trek, Hellgate: London). SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $10.99 BIZENGHAST: THE NOVEL Author: Shawn Thorgersen Art By: M. Alice LeGrow Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Not every lost soul is a lost cause... the Bizenghast world expands in this novelization of the popular series. Find out what happens to our ghost-freeing heroes Dinah and Vincent and the true stories behind their ghosts of Bizenghast past. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 JYU-OH-SEI VOLUME 1 Author: Natsumi Itsuki Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Alcohol Reference, Mild Gore, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Violence In 2436 AD, two young twins–Thor and Rai–are living on the space station Space Colony Juno. Their entire lives are turned upside down when one day they discover their parents are murdered, and then they are kidnapped and sent to a forsaken planet–the "Planet of the Beast King"–by unknown masked men. The two of them must fight for survival in this harsh world, infested with giant carnivorous plants and populated with criminal outcasts from across the galaxy. And they must confront the "Beast King" if they ever want to even hope of leaving the planet! SC, 5x7, 384pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $14.99 ASPIRIN VOLUME 1 Creator: Eun-Jeong Kim Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Alcohol Reference, Mild Fanservice, Mild Gore, Mild Violence, Moderate Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Occultism, Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Tobacco Reference/Use Lord Dahn-Guh "accidentally" lets three powerful demons loose–and orders the fool Ondal to recapture them! Unable to fulfill the task on his own, Ondal is accompanied by Hae-Moh-Soo...and David Copperfield? ! Along the way, they come across quite an interesting array of characters–a gang of armed nuns, the mysterious Samson with singing powers, the twins Pai and Pai, and more! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 7) $9.99 HOTEL AFRICA VOLUME 2 Creator: Hee Jung Park Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Alcohol Use, Mild Gore, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Tobacco Reference/Use Tales of heartbreak, irony, and redemption are in store when you check in a second time at Hotel Africa. Continue with Elvis as he tells more tales of the desolate Hotel Africa and it’s strange guests. SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 4) $12.99 TOO LONG Author: Park Hee-Jung Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Gore, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Non-Sexual Partial Nudity, Tobacco Reference/Use A girl who seems to attract suicide victims, a shy record store customer in love with a female employee, the star of a band who’s in love with an average girl–these are just a few of the characters encountered in this collection of poignant short stories! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 DARK METRO VOLUME 2 Author: Tokyo Calen Art By: Yoshiken Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Fanservice, Moderate Gore, Moderate Violence What lies below Tokyo’s subway system is more frightening than you could have ever imagined... In this second volume of bone-chilling shorts the troublesome youth of Tokyo learn the harshest life lessons in their city’s deadly subways. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 TRINITY BLOOD VOLUME 7 Author: Sunao Yoshida Art By: Kiyo Kyujyo, Thores Shibamoto (character designs) Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Violence Astaroshe and Abel present their case to the Diwan, while Ion and Esther get lost in the city. They meet a strange young tea-seller named Seth, and have a run-in with Dietrich’s vampire zombie soldiers, one of whose victims reveals that Radu may be alive...just as the man himself appears before Abel and accuses the party from the west of conspiring to assassinate the Empress! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 9) $9.99 SAMURAI CHAMPLOO—THE COMPLETE TWO-VOLUME SERIES Author: manglobe Art By: Masaru Gotsubo Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) In a world filled with evil, a hardworking waitress, an arrogant mercenary, and a mysterious samurai suddenly find themselves on the run from the law. They are searching for the enigmatic Sunflower Samurai, but along the way they come across a collection of deceptive and insidious characters: ninjas, assassins, and even a prince in disguise. The journey proves to be nothing less than a roller coaster ride of battles, danger, desperation and companionship! SC, 5x7, 384pgs, B&W $14.99 THE MYSTERIANS VOLUME 1 Author: Chuck Russell, Michael Uslan Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Five teenagers have been thrown together in a battle against a secret alien invasion! To help them, a beautiful extraterrestrial woman — known only as Vox — gives them special powers. Their fate, as well as the fate of the Earth, now depends upon their ability to overcome their fears, master their new powers, and work as a team. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 JADE OF BANGO VOLUME 1 Creator: Lim Ae-Joo Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Fanservice, Mild Gore, Aggression, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity Lin is an average, ditzy 17-year-old high school student–except she can see and communicate with spirits! Attacked by an evil being, she is saved in the nick of time by a man she’s seen in her dreams, Moo In. He is the guardian of the saintess of Panguâ™s Jade–which is her! Not only is he her guardian, but he’s also her...fiance? SC, 5x7, 384pgs, B&W (1 of 7) $12.99 GTO: THE EARLY YEARS—SHONAN JUNAI GUMI VOLUME 8 Author: Tohru Fujisawa Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Illegal Drug Use, Moderate Language, Moderate Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Moderate Violence, Non-Sexual Full Body Nudity Eikichi takes Akutsu to meet his hero, Masaki, the founder of Midnight Angel...only Masaki’s in a higher place than Akutsu ever imagined. Meanwhile, Ryuji is in the hospital hoping his love will again open her eyes. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 15) $12.99 PEACE MAKER VOLUME 4 Author: Nanae Chrono Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Violence Ayumu’s death at the hands of the Choushuu rebels lights a fire in the hearts of the Shinsengumi. In an act of retaliation, the Shinsengumi storm the rebel’s hideout but the ringleaders get away. Meanwhile the real culprit, Yoshida, has cornered our hero Tetsu in a nightmarish reenactment of his parents’ murderers. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 5) $9.99 AVATAR VOLUME 8 CINE-MANGA Author: Bryan Kanietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino Rating: A (All Ages) Aang must find the former Avatar, Roku, who holds a message for him... He goes with his friends to the dangerous Fire Nation temple, where the Fire Sages are ready to block their progress, and Prince Zuko and Admiral Zhao are hot on their trail! Will Aang be able to find and talk to Avatar Roku? SC, 5x7, 106pgs, FC (8 of 8) $7.99 BOYS BE... VOLUME 17 Author: Masahiro Itabashi Art By: Hiroyuki Tamakoshi Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Non-Sexual Full Body Nudity, Moderate Language Circles, squares and triangles, oh my! The constellations are all triangles for two junior astronomers who like the same girl. Another boy’s seeing stars when his tennis doubles partner starts to crush on their rival. And a pretty girl has to try hard to make the nerdy boy she likes notice her. Any way you draw the shape of love, the geometry is wild in the next volume of Boys Be! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (17 of 20) $9.99 LOVE ATTACK VOLUME 3 Author: Shizuru Seino Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Gore, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Violence, Moderate Language, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity Talk about stuck between a rock and a hard place! Not only is Chiemi locked inside the tennis club storage shed, but Hirata’s locked in with her and he’s completely under the control of his raging hormones! A dumbbell upside the head solves the hormone problem (I know! Shucks! ), but the problem of being stuck in a claustrophobia-inducing space lingers on until rescue arrives in the most inopportune time possible! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 8) $9.99 PLATINUM GARDEN VOLUME 7 Author: Maki Fujita Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Shintaro Aguri, a substitute teacher at Kazura’s school and member of the Magahara Family, tells Kazura to break up with Mizuki. Kazura shows resistance and takes up a challenge from him. She successfully finds the mysterious "parting gift" of Aguri’s former classmate, proving that she can change her destiny with sheer determination. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 15) $9.99 KING OF THORN VOLUME 5 Author: Yuji Iwahara Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Violence, Non-Sexual Full Body Nudity Kasumi is one of a handful of survivors afflicted with the deadly Medusa virus. However, a drastic attempt to find a cure leads to her awakening in a frightening new world full of monsters and thorns. With horrible monsters in pursuit, Kasumi and the survivors try their best to escape and rejoin Marco. When all hope seems lost, one member will make a sacrifice that could save them all! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 6) $9.99 VAMPIRE DOLL: GUILT-NA-ZAN VOLUME 5 Author: Erika Kari Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Moderate Violence Kyoji orders Guilt-na to impersonate Tonae and, once again, infiltrate Mitsuhachi Academy to investigate a threat. The motive behind the disguise is revealed when the threat turns out to be one of Tonae’s female friends...who is actually a rouge male shinigami in disguise. What’s more, his next target is Guilt-na-Zan! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99 DOORS OF CHAOS VOLUME 2 Creator: Ryoko Mitsuki Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Fanservice, Mild Violence, Moderate Gore Mizeria continues her travels with Zelfa and company in search of her sister. The towns and cities they pass are as magnificent as they are dangerous, for Rikhter is still after Mizeria’s life. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 DRAGON SISTER! VOLUME 2 Creator: nini Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Aggression, Mild Fanservice, Mild Language It’s the rise of Dong Zhou. With more curves than you can shake a stick at, Dong Zhou is plotting to take over China, and the first of her conquests are our heroines Zhang Fei and Guan Yu. Though their brother of the sword Liu Bei bravely wins them back, Dong Zhou proves unstoppable as she attempts to conquer the very throne of ancient China! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 4) $9.99 ELEMENT LINE VOLUME 2 Author: Mamiya Takizaki Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Gore, Moderate Violence Kam’s first trip with the Guild ends disastrously when the Rizoms attack. Surprisingly he is revealed to be a Rizom hybrid with wings, something never before seen. And while Leni rampages out of control, Kam at least has some power to control himself. He flees the city, accompanied only by the red-haired boy who seems to be connected ,mysteriously to the giant sword. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 5) $9.99 CHRONICLES OF THE CURSED SWORD VOLUME 22 Author: Beop-Ryong Yeo Art By: Hui-Jin Park Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Moderate Language, Moderate Violence Each seal gets harder to destroy! The new seal is Jade City, defended by General Jejun and General Yeh. The plan is for Jukwol, Shouren and Rey to attack Yeh’s battleship to distract him, while Hyacia subdues Jejun. Meanwhile Jukwol must face his greatest challenge, fighting Yeh face to face.! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (22 of 31) $9.99 GRENADIER VOLUME 7 Creator: Sousuke Kaise Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Language, Moderate Violence, Non-Sexual Full Body Nudity Series finale! The adventures of golden-haired gunslinger Rushuna Tendo conclude... Despite being out of confidence and bullets,Rushuna and Yajiro manage to destroy the main cannon of the "Death Horn" and save the Imperial Capital from destruction. Seeing this, Baron Iron Mask decides to retreat for the moment but announces that he will indeed be back, and that they have only won the battle, not the war. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 7) $9.99 ID_ENTITY VOLUME 12 Author: Hee-Joon Son Art By: Youn-Kyung Kim Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Moderate Violence Roto finally opens the seal, and he unleashes a powerful monster that seems to deflect all of the magic used to attack him. In the Lost Saga development office, they find out that the hidden piece has been unleashed but cannot figure out the purpose, identity or the intent of this monster. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (12 of 22) $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 31 Author: Shuichi Shigeno Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Moderate Language, Moderate Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Moderate Violence K.T. seems a perfect match for Purple Shadow Hoshino and his "holy foot", but as they race he can’t get any closer, and Hoshino’s GT-R can’t pull away from him either–and the observers give both drivers 50-50 odds. Things change, however, in the next round when K.T. leads the battle. The competition is fierce but K.T. makes a move in haste, a maneuver that’s just taught Hoshino what he needs to know to win... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (31 of 36) $9.99 BRAVE STORY VOLUME 5 Author: Miyuki Miyabe Art By: Yoichiro Ono Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Violence Wataru and Ki-Kiima are still searching for a way to rescue the kidnapped Kaori and end up in their first real battle with Book, a member of the "Shigdra", who is aided by Miina, the would-be assassin. But the battle takes an unexpected turn when a rather large and ancient dragon enters the picture. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 16) $9.99 ARCHLORD VOLUME 6 Creator: Jin-Hwan Park Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Moderate Violence Cyripus takes over Ernan’s body. And as soon as Cyripus awakes, he kills Ewan, coming to face to face with Gracia. Gracia tells Cyripus that she had to summon him back to life to get rid of him once and for all. Then Cyripus tells Gracia that he had planted magical seeds in numerous human beings, and they will now become trusty servants of Cyripus. All he needs to do now is collect all the archons in order to gain ultimate power! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 6) $9.99 LITTLE QUEEN VOLUME 7 Author: Yeon-Joo Kim Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Moderate Violence Demons attack Rohini Academy! Sejuru becomes less and less human until he ends up killing Hecate, his nanny, in a fight. June has made up her mind to kill Sejuru as Demons return to the palace to give the Queen a message from the Demon King–he will destroy the queen as well as her candidates. If she is killed who would take her place...? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 8) $9.99 MAMOTTE SHUGOGETTEN VOLUME 2 Author: Minene Sakurano Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Fanservice, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Aggression, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity Izumo tries to convince Shao that Tasuke is not her real master because she feels so bad around him. But Shao is worried for Tasuke because Ruuan launched him into the air so he could find Shao. But Shao realizes that though sometimes it hurts to be with Tasuke, it would hurt more to leave him. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 10) $9.99 I-DOLL VOLUME 2 Author: Mi-Ae Choi Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Gore, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Violence, Moderate Language, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Tobacco Reference/Use Yoo-Jin’s boyfriend’s henchmen are on the lookout for Hyung-Goo to give him the beating of a lifetime. Meanwhile Hyung-Goo’s band starts to take shape as the members choose their instruments by drawing lots. Of course, no one knows how to play anything, and their teachers silently wonder if they’ll be able to play a tune together by the end of the yearâ”or even be able to survive each other. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 4) $9.99 TSUKUYOMI: MOON PHASE VOLUME 11 Author: Keitaro Arima Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Language, Moderate Sexuality/Sexual Themes Kouhei’s master, Yayoi, orders him to participate in a festival on an unnamed island where there are old, sacred ruins. They feel relieved to be on the inaccessible island, but the female vampire Freya has already landed, and made Kaoru her servant... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 13) $9.99 CHERRY JUICE VOLUME 4 Creator: Haruka Fukushima Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Fanservice, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Moderate Language, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity Series Finale! Otome is shocked and confused by Minami’s kiss. It doesn’t help that he plays it off as nothing... or that soon after Naru announces that she and Amane are dating. As Otome wonders about the motive behind Minami’s action, he continues to angst over his sister complex, until Aya suggests that he wouldn’t have to worry about it if he fell in love with her. From the creator of the fan favorite Kedamono Damono comes a romantic tale that gives a whole new answer to the meaning of love! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $9.99 GENJU NO SEIZA VOLUME 7 Author: Matsuri Akino Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Language, Moderate Violence Kamishina is the reincarnated ruler of Dhalashar. He can hear voices from beyond the grave, see visions, and soothe ghosts... In this volume, Ohko tries to awaken the true king, but instead, causes a huge explosion, after which a mysterious boy appears from thin air... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 13) $9.99 TEA FOR TWO VOLUME 2 (YAOI) Author: Yaya Sakuragi Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Alcohol Use, Explicit Sexuality, Mild Violence, Sexual Full Body Nudity, Tobacco Reference/Use Clumsy Tokumaru and graceful Hasune have started dating, but are the challenges facing the two greater than can be settled over a cup of tea? First, Tokumaru is focusing on baseball while Hasune works harder with the tea ceremony, giving them little time together. Then, a former upperclassman of Tokumaru’s arrives, and suddenly, the older man is all he seems to see or talk about... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $12.99 LOVE MODE VOLUME 10 (YAOI) Author: Yuki Shimizu Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Moderate Language, Moderate Sexuality/Sexual Themes Flashback to when Jin of Blue Boys was young and had a rather strange client-a violet-eyed prince from another country. Though–requested to âœdirtyâ him, it’s revealed the prince is in love with his cousin, but his devotion to God is stopping him from being honest. Jin acts as the bridge to make the two realize their love. Next, itâ™s Spring and Takamiya is acting strange–uninterested in having sex and the like. Finally, more on Aoe and Naoya. Not all is peaceful when Haitani dies, leaving Wataru alone. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 11) $12.99 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS TOO COOL TO BE FORGOTTEN HC by Alex Robinson Andy Wicks is a forty-something father of two who's tried everything to quit smoking — from going cold turkey, to the latest patches and nicotine chewing gums — so he decides he'll give this hypnosis thing a try. What's the worst that could happen? Unfortunately, Andy gets dealt a fate worse than death — high school! Transported back to 1985, Andy returns to his formative years as a gangly, awkward teenager. Is he doomed to relive the mistakes of his past, or has he been given a second chance to get things right? One thing's for sure, this time he's going to ask out that girl from math class! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 YAM TP by Corey Barba Yam and his fun-loving friends live on the remote tropical island of Leche de la Luna, and are always getting mixed up in surreal adventures. Whether it's encountering cupcakes that spring to life, befriending potted flowers, or exploring the mysterious ruins on the island, this small boy in his hooded, footy pajamas always ends up having a blast with his friends. This debut graphic novel is anchored by the full-length story "Toy with My Dreams," in which Yam develops a crush on a girl much too old for him, but ends up being able to communicate with her in his dreams. The "silent," all-ages graphic novel also contains a full-color section and several short stories which have seen print in Nickelodeon Magazine. SC, 88pgs SRP: $10.00 PINKY & STINKY GN (NEW PRINTING) by James Kochalka Pinky and Stinky are fat little piglets, but just because they're cuties doesn't mean they're not brave astronauts! They embark on a daring mission to be the first pigs on Pluto, but things go horribly wrong as soon as the journey begins. Crash landing on the moon, they find themselves playing a pivotal role in the American space program. This is an unabashedly fun book, like Star Wars mixed with Pokémon — if you can believe that! Packed with action, adventure, and cute little cuties! SC, 6.5x8.5, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 STARS OF THE MONTH BOX OFFICE POISON COMPLETE TP (NEW EDITION) by Alex Robinson Sporting a brand new cover, the award-winning and long-out-of-print Box Office Poison is back! Alex Robinson's completely natural and inspiring knack for dialogue makes this story of dreary jobs, comic books, love, sex, messy apartments, girlfriends, undisclosed pasts, and crusty old professionals is one of the most delightful and whimsical graphic novels to hit the stands in years. (STAR13562) SC, 6x9, 608pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 BOP! MORE BOX OFFICE POISON STORIES TP by Alex Robinson There were several short stories that were not collected in the giant Box Office Poison collection. BOP! reprints all of those short stories, including all of the SPX/Expo Anthology shorts, the Box Office Poison Kolor Karnival, and other goodies. (STAR20107) SC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $9.95 TRICKED GN by Alex Robinson Tricked follows the lives of six people — a reclusive rock legend, a heartbroken waitress, a counterfeiter, an obsessive crank, a lost daughter, and a backstabbing lover — whose lives are unconnected until an act of violence brings them spiraling in on each other. Combining intriguing characters with a story structure that is both complex and innovative, Tricked is not to be missed! (JUN053269) SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING THE FLASH COMPANION SC by Keith Dallas The Flash Companion details the publication histories of the four heroes who have individually earned the right to be declared DC Comics' "Fastest Man Alive" — Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West, and Bart Allen. With articles about legendary creators Shelly Mayer, Gardner Fox, E.e. Hibbard, Julius Schwartz, Robert Kanigher, John Broome, Ross Andru, Irv Novick, and all new interviews of Harry Lampert, Carmine Infantino, Cary Bates, Alex Saviuk, Mike W. Barr, Marv Wolfman, Mike Baron, Jackson Guice, Mark Waid, Scott Kolins, among others, The Flash Companion recounts the Scarlet Speedster's evolution from the Golden Age to the 21st century. Also featured are "lost covers," never before published commission pieces by Flash artists throughout the decades, a Rogues Gallery detailing The Flash's most famous foes, a tribute to late artist Mike Wieringo by Mark Waid, a look at the speedster’s 1990s TV show, and "Flash facts" detailing pivotal moments in Flash history. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $26.95 MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 18: JOHN ROMITA, JR. SC by George Khoury and Eric Nolen-Weathington Over the past thirty years, John Romita, Jr. has had a profound impact on the entire Marvel Comics universe. From teenage prodigy to full-blown superstar illustrator, his impeccable storytelling and hardcore professionalism have made him a fan favorite. His gritty visuals and powerful tenacity for illustrating action have graced the pages of Amazing Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men, Daredevil, and most of the company's other top-tier books over the course of his career. Like his father before him, nothing can stop this Modern Master from striving for the artistic perfection that makes the name Romita one of true royalty in the comics industry. This new book presents a career-spanning interview and discussion of JRJR’s creative process, complete with both rare and unseen art, including an enormous gallery of commissioned work by one of the Modern Masters of comics! SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 UDON ENTERTAINMENT CORP DARING STUDENTS ASSOCIATION VOLUME 2 GN by Cha Min-Yi It’s the conclusion to the story of a group of student sorcerers and their new jobs as ghost hunters! It’s all part of an elaborate plan to earn much needed funds for the school’s penniless Students’ Association. Excitement and surprises are around every corner in this magical high-school adventure. SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 DEAR WALTZ VOLUME 2 GN by Yun Ji-Un Mi-Hyang has moved in with her mother’s former road manager and his two handsome sons. Fireworks begin to fly as the three teens knock heads over everything from bathroom privileges to jealous girlfriends. It’s romantic comedy fun from the creator of the popular Cynical Orange series! SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 STAR PROJECT CHIRO VOLUME 4 GN by Baek Hye-Kyoung Eun-yo has made a big splash in her new persona as male pop singer Chiro. Now, new challenges arise, like avoiding the dreaded poparazzi! Plus, Eun-yo has a chance encounter with her former beau Chan-Gyeong. Will he recognize his true love’s eyes beneath the facade of Chiro? SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS STERANKO HC by Jim Steranko & Various This massive, full-color volume of the controversial creator's career explodes with hundreds of images — many never before collected in book form! The package reveals a multitude of behind-the-scenes stories and analytical insights about comics' most innovative artist, writer, and performer — unknown Marvel art; work with Steven Spielberg & George Lucas; the Secret Origin of Mister Miracle; a collaboration with Harlan Ellison; an annotated Shadow Gallery, and more, in high-quality hardcover format! Also available is a limited Deluxe Slipcased Edition with 16-page Bonus Folio and autographed by Steranko. Don’t miss this superb collection! (C: 0-1-2) DELUXE SLIPCASED ED—HC, 8.5x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 REGULAR EDITION—HC, 8.5x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $34.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE AMAZING WORLD OF CARMINE INFANTINO (REVISED) HC by J. David Spurlock Carmine Infantino, the legendary artist that launched the Silver Age and co-creator of The Flash, Batgirl, Poison Ivy, and Deadman, tells all in this 180-page, heavily illustrated, autobiographic, career retrospective filled with his revolutionary accomplishments and anecdotes about his colleagues Jack Kirby, Julie Schwartz, Joe Orlando, Neal Adams, Joe Simon, Bill Gaines, and Stan Lee. HC, 11x8, 180pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 O/A THE ART OF NICK CARDY SC by John Coates with Nick Cardy Nick Cardy has been a cartoonist and illustrator for over 50 years. Features a complete recollection of his work, including art from strips, magazines, posters, and books, all indexed by year. Includes a forward by Mark Evanier, an interview with Cardy by Jon Cooke, and an afterward by Kurt Busiek. Foreword by Mark Evanier, with an afterword by Kurt Busiek. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 176pgs SRP: $19.95 O/A CURT SWAN: A LIFE IN COMICS SC by Curt Swan & Various The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best-selling comic books of their day. Filled with iconic and previously unseen pop art, this fascinating biography traces the artist's career from the beginning on features like Gangbusters to his rise as the top Superman artist. Engaging one-on-one interviews with Swan family members as well as comics legend associates like Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and dozens more, paint a portrait of the man as elegant as the artist's own work. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. (C: 0-1-0)SRP: $19.95 VILLARD BOOKS FLIGHT VOLUME 5 GN by Various The previous four editions of Flight have propelled this anthology to the forefront of the graphic novel industry, garnering award nominations, creating great buzz at BEA, Comic-Con and other like-minded conventions, and generally striking a fresh note among jaded comics readers. Featuring short work from some of comics freshest voices, each volume of Flight will challgenge readers with a range of storytelling not often found in the comics medium. Featuring works from these creators: Michel Gagné, Reagan Lodge, Kazu Kibuishi, Phil Craven, Kean Soo, Matthew Bernier, Tony Cliff, Chris Appelhans, JP Ahonen, Sarah Mensinga, Joey Weiser, Bannister, Steve Hamaker, John Martz, Ryan North, Dave Roman, Svetlana Chmakova, Sonny Liew, Graham Annable, Scott Campbell, Kness Made, Richard Pose, And Paul Rivoche. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 352pgs, FC SRP: $25.00 STAR OF THE MONTH FLIGHT EXPLORER VOLUME 1 TP Edited by Kazu Kibushi From Kean Soo's popular Jellaby character to Kazu Kibuishi's own Daisy Kutter, Flight Explorer features characters and worlds that will appeal to young readers. Effective in reaching reluctant readers and bibliophiles alike, Flight Explorer is destined to appeal to younger fans of books and graphic novels and the parents who want to introduce them to the wide world of reading. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 ********************************************************************** VIPER COMICS THE MIDDLEMAN COLLECTED SERIES INDISPENSABILITY COMPENDIUM SC by Javier Grillo-Marxuach & Les McClaine Together in one explosive tome, it's all three volumes of The Middleman, the Viper Comics smash coming soon to ABC Family! It's all here: the complete story of Wendy Watson, art student turned crime-fighter for the world's most absurdly secretive organization, loaded with extras and ready for action! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 GYPSY JOE JEFFERSON GN by Jason M. Burns & Armando Mendoza Joe Jefferson was secretly chosen to be a super weapon. Kidnapped and experimented upon, he eventually escaped to discover he emits a pheromone that causes anyone around him to go mad with murderous rage. Finding it impossible to stay in one place, Joe hits the road in search for answers, only to meet a woman unaffected by his newfound abilities! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 VIRGIN COMICS JENNA JAMESON’S SHADOW HUNTER VOL. 1 HC Created by: Jenna Jameson Written by: Christina Z. Art by: Mukesh Singh Cover by: Greg Horn From the vivid mind of Jenna Jameson and Witchblade co-creator Christina Z comes Shadow Hunter, the sexiest and deadliest demon slayer… ever!! 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