PREVIEWS #261 (VOL. XX #6, JUN10) PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #263 AUGUST 2010 COVER ART: The latest projects from Dark Horse Comics and Marvel Comics! Since 1988, PREVIEWS has been your ultimate source for all of the comics and merchandise to be available from your local comic book shop… revealed up to two months in advance! Hundreds of comics and graphic novels from the best comic publishers; the coolest pop-culture merchandise on Earth; plus PREVIEWS exclusive items available nowhere else! Now more than ever, PREVIEWS is there to show the tales, toys and treasures in your future! This August issue features items scheduled to ship from October 2010 and beyond. Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $4.50 PREVIEWS #263 CUSTOMER ORDER FORM — AUGUST 2010 PREVIEWS makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This August order form features items scheduled to ship in October 2010 and beyond. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI MARVEL PREVIEWS #84 Your Marvel companion piece to the regular issue of PREVIEWS! Each issue of Marvel Previews is a comic book-sized, 120-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel’s upcoming releases — it’s your #1 source for advanced information on Marvel Comics! This August issue features items scheduled to ship in October 2010 and beyond. FREE w/Purchase of PREVIEWS FC, 120pg $1.25 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS 1 FOR $1 PROGRAM Go back to the beginning with Dark Horse’s 1 for $1 comics! Get in on the ground floor of twelve featured titles from our popular comics pantheon. See what started it all in these first-issue classics from Dark Horse Comics. 1 FOR $1: ALIENS VS. PREDATOR Randy Stradley (W), Phill Norwood (P), Karl Story (I), and Monika Livingston (C) On sale Aug 11 FC, 28 pages $1.00 The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers—men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a “coming of age” ceremony for a race of deadly alien hunters—the Predators. However, the Predators’ prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous—Aliens! 1 FOR $1: SIN CITY: THE HARD GOODBYE Frank Miller (W/A) On sale Aug 11 FC, 28 pages $1.00 Sin City is the place—tough as leather and dry as tinder. Love is the fuel, and Marv has the match . . . not to mention a “condition.” He’s gunning after Goldie’s killer, so it’s time to watch this town burn! 1 FOR $1: HELLBOY: SEED OF DESTRUCTION Mike Mignola (W/A), John Byrne (W), and Mark Chiarello (C) On sale Aug 18 FC, 28 pages $1.00 Hellboy bursts onto the film noir monster detective scene. From his apocalyptic origin in World War II England to the modern-day case of the sole survivor of a doomed Arctic expedition, Hellboy must battle vampire frog creatures and worse in his debut miniseries. 1 FOR $1: USAGI YOJIMBO Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale Aug 18 b&w, 28 pages $1.00 The close of sixteenth-century Japan is regarded as the age of civil wars, as feudal lords fought amongst themselves for land and power. When one leader finally rose above the others and was proclaimed shogun, a peace came upon Japan and the samurai warriors found themselves suddenly unemployed. Many of these ronin turned to banditry to survive; others found work with minor lords. And a small number traveled the musha shugyo—the warrior pilgrimage—to hone their spiritual and martial skills. But whether they took the honest road or the crooked path, the ronin all found one common link—they were generally less than welcome. Such is the tale of Usagi Yojimbo. 1 FOR $1: CONAN Kurt Busiek (W), Cary Nord (P), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale Aug 25 FC, 28 pages $1.00 Drawing on the original Robert E. Howard stories, the legend of Conan is brought to vivid life for the modern audience. Decades ahead of its time, Howard's stories can finally get the graphic treatment they deserve in this on going series. 1 FOR $1: THE GOON Eric Powell (W/A) On sale Aug 25 FC, 28 pages $1.00 The Goon is a hilarious blend of pulpy horror and slapstick comedy following the ongoing misadventures of the man they call the Goon and his spastic sidekick Franky as they battle the legions of the undead! ************************************************************************ MAGNUS, ROBOT FIGHTER #1 Jim Shooter (W), Bill Reinhold (A), Wes Dzioba (C), Raymond Swanland (Cover) On sale Aug 4 FC, 56 pages $3.50 / Miniseries The continent-spanning city of North Am is a miracle of ingenuity and ambition, a technological paradise where “milespires” pierce the clouds and robots perform virtually all labor, freeing humankind to pursue leisure and bliss. But in the shadows of the sun-drenched towers, human mobsters use robot-muscle “thug-bots” to terrorize the citizenry of North Am. Human trafficking, illegal psychoactive substances, violent crime, and corrosive corruption are suddenly epidemic in the glittering utopia, with only the mighty Robot Fighter to stand against them. When a wealthy heiress is kidnapped, Magnus is drawn into the mob’s deepest sanctuary, where Magnus faces the fight of his life against the immensely powerful half robot, half man known as Big Guns. Dark Horse Comics proudly presents the rebirth of one of comics’ most iconic heroes, Magnus, Robot Fighter! Reimagined for the twenty-first century by superstar scribe Jim Shooter and illustrated by Bill Reinhold (The Punisher, Wolverine: Origins), Magnus, Robot Fighter #1 joins Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom and the upcoming Turok, Son of Stone in the most exciting launch program of 2010! • Special bonus for this 56-page issue: the very first Magnus story from 1963! • Features a variant cover by Bill Reinhold! DOCTOR SOLAR, MAN OF THE ATOM #2 Jim Shooter (W), Dennis Calero (A/C), and Michael Komarck (Cover) On sale Aug 25 FC, 40 pages $3.50 / Ongoing Whitmore Pickerel has the power to create living beings out of nothingness, creating new entities designed to suit his own increasingly selfish desires. But now his living, breathing, tremendously powerful creations have turned against him and are pursuing their own agendas. The Man of the Atom fights fiercely to cut short the swath of looting and destruction left in the wake of Glow and Leviathan—and at the climax of the savage conflict, he does something no hero has done before! Meanwhile, Pickerel’s fear of his own creations drives him to conjure a supremely powerful guardian to protect him…but what he accomplishes opens the door to disaster. Enter: Moloch, the Devourer. The Man of the Atom is forced to pit his godlike power against the power of a god! DOCTOR SOLAR, MAN OF THE ATOM ARCHIVE VOLUME 1 Paul S. Newman (W), Bob Fujitani (A), Frank Bolle (A), and Richard Powers (A) On sale Oct 13 FC, 216 pages $19.99 TPB, 7" x 10" When industrial sabotage fouls up an experiment in atomic energy, nuclear physicist Doctor Phillip Solar survives the accident but is forever changed into a living atomic reactor capable of astonishing feats! Now Doctor Solar uses his miraculous, energy-based powers to protect the innocent and to thwart the diabolical machinations of a mysterious supercriminal known only as Nuro. Doctor Solar springs to life in this affordable new edition that collects “Solar’s Secret,” “The Remote-Control Traitor,” “Vanishing Oceans,” and other classic stories from the 1960s by comics visionaries Paul S. Newman, Bob Fujitani, and Frank Bolle. These tales are true atomic-age wonders! Fans of Russ Manning, Mac Raboy, and Alex Raymond will be delighted with artist Bob Fujitani’s original depiction of this classic hero in all his radioactive glory. This collection also features two rare cover paintings by legendary science-fiction illustrator Richard Powers! • A Dark Horse archival collection—now available in softcover! • This volume collects issues #1-#7 of the original 1960s comic-book series Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom, including all original series covers and the retouched interiors seen in the Dark Horse Archives hardcover. • Seven original Doctor Solar comics for only $19.99! CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #24 Tim Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P), José Villarrubia (C), Dave Stewart (C), and Cary Nord (Cover) On sale Aug 18 FC, 40 pages $2.99 / Ongoing Conan and Olivia have escaped the terrible wrath of the armies of Turan by fleeing to a small island in the vast Vilayet Sea, but it seems that Conan cannot avoid all the enemies that he made as leader of the Kozaki raiders. The small island that he and Olivia have used to put some distance between them and the Turanian military has turned out to be an appealing hiding place for another group of outlaws—the Red Brotherhood! Traveling only with the beautiful Olivia, and without an army of mercenaries at his back, Conan is no longer protected from their rage. However, they may not be the most dangerous adversaries Conan will have to face if he and Olivia are to get off the island in one piece! Large predators stalk the forest, and there is something much, much worse lurking within the ruins of an ancient civilization. THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 20: NIGHT OF THE WOLF AND OTHER STORIES Michael Fleisher (W), John Buscema (W/A), Gary Kwapisz (A), Ernie Chan (A), Steve Leialoha (A), Bob Camp (A), and Rudy Nebres (A) On sale Oct 13 FC, 200 pages $18.99 TPB, 7" x 10" Conan confronts some of his most difficult challenges yet when he faces down a werewolf who is being protected by the same tribe that it aims to destroy in “Night of the Wolf,” and he finds a hidden Cimmerian valley filled with the vestiges of an ancient war in “Vale of Death.” The wandering barbarian will also have to keep his wits about him if he is to keep from becoming a statue in a madwoman’s collection in “The Cauldron of Doom!” • This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues #151-#159, now with new colors, all of the original series covers, and a foreword by Ernie Chan complete with a brand new pinup! CONAN VOLUME 9: FREE COMPANIONS Timothy Truman (W/A), Tomás Giorello (A), Joe Kubert (A), and José Villarrubia (C) On sale Oct 20 FC, 184 pages $24.99 HC, 7" x 10" Legendary artist Joe Kubert’s very first sequential Conan work and illustrations by Cary Nord, Justin Sweet, and Joseph Michael Linsner highlight this latest collection of stories from Dark Horse’s ongoing Conan the Cimmerian comic-book series. In his short career as a mercenary, young Conan has impressed both Princess Yasmela and military leader Lord Amalric, but an ambitious rogue prince arrives in Khoraja and blindsides Conan out of the comfortable, courtly situation he’s found himself in. Not only is Conan’s love affair with Yasmela going south, but rebel Prince Julion immediately challenges Conan’s headstrong impulses and military plans, causing a rift between the battered-but-proud forces of Khoraja and Amalric’s army of colorful mercs. • Collects Conan the Cimmerian #14 and #16-#21. SOLOMON KANE VOLUME 2: DEATH’S BLACK RIDERS Scott Allie (W), Mario Guevara (P), Juan Ferreyra (C), Mike Mignola (Cover) On sale Oct 20 FC, 136 pages $15.99 TPB, 7" x 10" Taking place after the events in Solomon Kane: The Castle of the Devil—but written to stand on its own—this new tale delves deep into the horrors scattered throughout Germany’s Black Forest and adapts two of Robert E. Howard’s most beloved Solomon Kane pieces. When Kane comes across gypsies being terrorized by roving bandits, he’s not sure what’s worse—the bandits who wish to rob and rape innocent travelers or the evils that spew forth from the forest, intent on killing every man and woman around! • This book also collects the “All the Damned Souls at Sea” Kane comic by Scott Allie, Guy Davis, and Dave Stewart. • Hellboy creator Mike Mignola contributes a new cover to this collection! • Creature designs by Eisner Award-winning artist Guy Davis! ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: THREE WORLD WAR #6 (OF 6) Randy Stradley (W), Rick Leonardi (P), Mark Pennington (I), Wes Dzioba (C), and Raymond Swanland (Cover) On sale Aug 11 FC, 40 pages $3.50 / Miniseries With the enemy Predator clan and their murderous legion of Alien war slaves ready to close the book once and for all on the alliance of Human and Predator, the Colonial Marines and “Hunter” Predators mount a desperate offensive behind enemy lines to unleash the one surprise element that could even the odds and win the day. But humans should never make the mistake that “the enemy of my enemy” can be counted on as a true friend, and with each Hunter packing a fissile self-destruct, could this courageous assault really be nothing more than a nuclear suicide mission? FEAR AGENT #29: OUT OF STEP PART 2 (OF 5) Rick Remender (W), Mike Hawthorne (P), Tony Moore (P/Cover), and John Lucas (I) On sale Aug 18 FC, 32 pages $3.50 / Miniseries The universe was corrupted far too many years ago for Heath Huston to have any hope of reversing the disease—or so he thinks as he sinks back into the bottle. As the Tetaldians continue to hunt him, Heath uncovers the history of the robot hordes and their secret coconspirators. The odds are stacked higher than ever; his body is aged and broken. Finally presented with one final opportunity for redemption, can the last Fear Agent move past his role in it all and give the bastards a little back? Sure he can. • Includes a special Tales of the Fear Agent by legendary creator Hilary Barta! • Thirty-two FULL pages of COMIC BOOK-ACTION! CITIZEN REX HC Mario Hernandez (W) and Gilbert Hernandez (W/A) On sale Oct 27 b&w, 136 pages $19.99 HC, 6" x 9" Twenty years ago, the most famous, lifelike robot in the world was engulfed in scandal, arrested, and deactivated. Since then, an antirobot movement has developed, while body modification is in and prosthetic limbs have become hot black-market items. Stories like these are the stock in trade of gossip blogger Sergio Bauntin, whose startling revelations earn him the constant scrutiny of both the mob and the city’s mysterious investigators, the Truth Takers. When Sergio catches wind of sightings of the long-missing robot celebrity CTZ-RX-1, all of these interests will collide in violence and intrigue. • This handsome hardcover collection also features a new cover by Gilbert, sketches and behind-the-scenes material from Mario, and a special pinup from third Hernandez brother Jaime (Locas, The Education of Hopey Glass)! GEAR SCHOOL VOLUME 2 Adam Gallardo (W), Núria Peris (P), Sergio Sandoval (P), and Estudio Fénix (P) On sale Oct 6 FC, 96 pages $7.99 TPB, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" In the far future, humanity is caught in an endless war against an alien menace. The struggle is dominated by giant war machines called Gear. Only the best and the brightest are allowed to drive these war machines. The process of elimination begins in junior high. Teresa Gottlieb is a thirteen-year-old freshman at the most prestigious military academy in the world. A little while ago she saved the school from an alien attack, but at Gear School “a little while ago” is ancient history. Her status as savior of the school isn’t cutting her any slack with her teachers, her classmates, or the clique that runs the school. Now Teresa finds herself caught up in an adventure that has more at stake than the future of the school or even the fate of the planet. It could jeopardize her budding first love! UNCLE SILAS: GENETIS TPB David Follett (W/A) On sale Oct 13 FC, 72 pages $9.99 TPB, 6" x 9" Silas Mortimer Mulch is an ecological supergenius, with a laboratory greenhouse holding the keys to countless scientific breakthroughs. But when his niece and nephew, Selena and Tommy, come to visit Silas and find him missing, his organic computer SOFIA tells them that he is lost within the ever-expanding and constantly changing greenhouse. Donning high-tech greenhouse suits, Selena and Tommy must go in after Silas, and are soon confronted with astonishing nanotechnology, fungi that act as hard drives of information about the greenhouse, and plants that can create duplicates of people they encounter. DE:TALES HC Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon (W/A) On sale Oct 6 b&w, 112 pages $19.99 HC, 6" x 9" From the company that introduced American audiences to Brazilian twins Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá (Daytripper, Pixu) comes a new hardcover edition of Dark Horse’s out-of-print De:Tales, a collection of the twins’ breakthrough short stories! After three Eisner Awards and a series of acclaimed projects with writers Joss Whedon (Sugarshock), Gerard Way (The Umbrella Academy), Mike Mignola (B.P.R.D.: 1947), and Matt Fraction (Casanova), Moon and Bá are now among the hottest artists in comics. De:Tales is the duo’s most personal work to date, presenting their work separately, together, and in tandem—as the twins trade off on the roles of writing and illustrating, share those roles, or fly solo. Brimming with all the details of human life, their charming tales move from the urban reality of their home in São Paulo to the magical realism of their Latin American background. Featuring a brand-new cover, Moon and Bá’s seminal and sought-after work is finally back in this handsome hardcover packaging, proving once again that they are a talented pair to watch out for. USAGI YOJIMBO #131 Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale Aug 25 b&w, 24 pages $3.50 / Ongoing In the aftermath of a brutal gang war, the rabbit ronin and the mercenary swordsman Kato were both lied to about payment by Boss Higa, the ruthless gangster who controls the town called Hell! But on their recent return to town for revenge, they discovered that Higa has built a new gang, and holds the town even more tightly in his grip. Now Usagi and Kato must face a town full of mercenaries and the possibility of a second gang war! ALSO AVAILABLE USAGI YOJIMBO: YOKAI JUL090054 $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO PLUSH TOY JAN100205 $24.99 USAGI YOJIMBO VINYL FIGURE JUN070125 $19.99 ************************************************************************ FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 3: THE BIG FAT KILL 3RD EDITION Frank Miller (W/A) On sale Sept 29 b&w, 184 pages $19.00 TPB, 6" x 9" One of Sin City’s most fascinatingly conflicted characters, Dwight, returns in The Big Fat Kill, the third volume of Frank Miller’s seminal noir comic and the inspiration for one of the segments of the blockbuster Sin City film! This third edition is newly redesigned and features a brand-new cover by Miller—some of his first comics art in years! For Dwight, sometimes standing up for his friends means killing a whole lot of people . . . Not for revenge. Not because they deserve it. Not because it’ll make the world a better place. There’s nothing righteous or noble about it. Dwight’s gotta kill them because he needs them dead. With a new look generating more excitement than ever before, this third edition is the perfect way to attract a whole new generation of readers to Frank Miller’s masterpiece! FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 4: THAT YELLOW BASTARD 3RD EDITION Frank Miller (W/A) On sale Oct 13 b&w, 240 pages $21.00 TPB, 6" x 9" Frank Miller changes the game in the fourth volume of his signature crime series, introducing the only truly heroic figure in Sin City’s world of vice, Detective Hartigan. A highlight of the series, and the inspiration for one of the segments of the blockbuster Sin City film, That Yellow Bastard returns in a newly redesigned edition, with a brand-new cover by Miller—some of his first comics art in years! The worst thing to be in Basin City is an honest cop, but it’s Hartigan’s last day on the job, and he plans to go out with a bang. Little Nancy Callahan, age eleven, has been kidnapped by a psycho who likes to hear children scream, and Hartigan’s going to find her no matter what it takes. No matter who the psycho’s daddy is. All the prison time in the world won’t change that. Hell of a way to start retirement . . . With a new look generating more excitement than ever before, this third edition is the perfect way to attract a whole new generation of readers to Frank Miller’s masterpiece! MYSPACE DARK HORSE PRESENTS VOLUME 5 TPB Various (W/A) On sale Aug 4 FC, 168 pages $19.99 TPB, 7" x 10" MySpace Dark Horse Presents Volume 5 continues to exhibit the greatest comics creators in the biz alongside the newest newbies trying to break in: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight makes another appearance with newly popular vampire Harmony in a tale from one of the series writers, Jane Espenson . . . Conan brings bloodshed and barbarism as only he can with writer and artist Darick Robertson . . . Another Robert E. Howard character, Solomon Kane, gives Eisner Award–winning artist Guy Davis a chance to show us his take on the Puritan warrior . . . Dean Motter’s Mister X presents a mystery . . . Matt Kindt’s Giant Man continues his saga . . . And then we have the newbies: A sweet story with sweet birdies . . . A scary story with scary birdies . . . A Jekyll and Hyde meet Sherlock Holmes mystery . . . A tragic tale that makes you really feel for all those mythical horrors . . . A crossdimensional superhero anecdote that will make you laugh . . . You know what? That’s not even all of the good stuff jam packed into this volume of modern superdiversity! Don’t miss out on MDHP Volume 5! GRANDVILLE MON AMOUR HC Bryan Talbot (W/A) On sale Oct 20 FC, 108 pages $19.99 HC, 8" x 11" Convicted psychotic killer and extremist fanatic Edward “Mad Dog” Mastock violently escapes the guillotine’s blade in the Tower of London to once again terrorize the Socialist Republic of Britain. But dogging Mastock’s bloody footsteps is his longtime adversary and nemesis, Detective Inspector Archie LeBrock, at odds with Scotland Yard and intent on bringing Mastock’s horrific murder spree to an end, once and for all. Aided by his friend and colleague Detective Roderick Ratzi, LeBrock follows the trail of carnage to Paris, otherwise known as Grandville, the largest city in a world dominated by the French Empire and the prime target of Mastock’s sadistic terrorism. Can LeBrock capture the Mad Dog before he can mete out his final vengeance, or will LeBrock’s own quest for redemption be dragged to ground by the demons of his past? The badger is back! Set three weeks after the finale of Grandville—Bryan Talbot’s critically acclaimed steampunk graphic novel—Grandville Mon Amour explores an alternate art-nouveau world populated by intelligent animals, a human underclass, robot automatons, and advanced steam technology that power everything from hansom cabs to iron flying machines. B.P.R.D.: HELL ON EARTH—NEW WORLD #1 (OF 5) Mike Mignola (W), John Arcudi (W), Guy Davis (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale Aug 11 FC, 32 pages $3.50 / Miniseries Following the global havoc created by the frog war, and with the B.P.R.D. now operating under strict U.N. oversight, our heroes face new horrors. People are once again vanishing from small towns, monsters are roaming in the woods, and a strange new creature arrives to create hell on earth. HELLBOY: THE STORM #2 (OF 3) Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Duncan Fegredo (A), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale Aug 4 FC, 32 pages $2.99 / Miniseries While Hellboy rages against a deadly soldier of the Queen of Blood, her army grows stronger in preparation for a war of vengeance, in which the end of the world is inevitable. Mignola and Fegredo reunite for the final arc of the best-selling saga that includes Hellboy: Darkness Calls and Hellboy: The Wild Hunt. HELLBOY: MASKS AND MONSTERS TPB Mike Mignola (W/A), James Robinson (W), Scott Benefiel (A), Jasen Rodriguez (A), Pamela Rambo (C), and Matt Hollingsworth (C) On sale Oct 20 FC, 136 pages $17.99 TPB, 7" x 10" Hellboy joins forces with Batman and Starman in an adventure that takes them from the rooftops of Gotham to the steamy jungles of the Amazon, to rescue the first Starman, Ted Knight, from a secret Nazi organization that plans to use him to resurrect an elder god. Next, Hellboy travels to Arcadia in search of Ghost, a spectral vigilante caught up in a web of intrigue orchestrated by an ancient mask. • These two crossover stories have long been out of print, and have never before been collected into the Hellboy trade-paperback line. BALTIMORE: THE PLAGUE SHIPS #1 (OF 5) Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Christopher Golden (W), Ben Stenbeck (A), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale Aug 4 FC, 32 pages $3.50 / Miniseries Months after a devastating plague ends World War I, Europe is suddenly flooded with deadly vampires. Lord Henry Baltimore, a soldier determined to wipe out the monsters, is on the hunt for the creature responsible for this chaos and his own personal tragedy. What he uncovers is a terror as horrific and frightening as any he’s seen on the battlefield. BUZZARD #3 (OF 3) Eric Powell (W/A), Kyle Hotz (W), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale Aug 11 FC, 40 pages $3.50 / Miniseries With nothing in life to lose, Buzzard takes a bounty from the desperate villagers and heads into battle against a monstrous forest god, culminating in a confrontation that no one would see coming. Eric Powell, multiple Eisner Award-winning creator of The Goon, gives one of his most beloved and mysterious characters, Buzzard, his own highly anticipated three-issue miniseries. THE GOON VOLUME 2: MY MURDEROUS CHILDHOOD (AND OTHER GRIEVOUS YARNS) TPB—2ND EDITION Eric Powell (W/A) and Kyle Hotz (A) On sale Oct 00 FC, 128 pages $15.99 TPB, 7" x 10" The Goon’s first Dark Horse adventures are back in a startling new edition, with a gorgeous new cover by Eric Powell and redesigned to match the high-class look of the recent Goon Year paperbacks! Goon and Franky have been best friends ever since they was tykes. Find out how the two little ankle biters became best pals, and how they muscled their way into the rackets of big-time crime-boss Labrazio. Plus, stories of zombies, hobos, and pie-crazy skunk apes—horror adventure as you like it! • Collecting issues #1- #4 of the Dark Horse series, plus the eight-page story from Drawing on Your Nightmares, “The Brothers Mud.” • All-new cover by Goon creator Eric Powell and an introduction by Frank Cho. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: RILEY ONE-SHOT Jane Espenson (W), Karl Moline (P/Cover), Andy Owens (I), Michelle Madsen (C), Jo Chen (Cover) On sale Aug 18 FC, 40 pages $3.50 / One-shot Acclaimed Buffy television writer Jane Espenson is back with answers to one of the surprising twists she and executive producer Joss Whedon introduced in the hit story arc “Retreat”! In the midst of the battle, Buffy’s former flame, the demon-fighting soldier Riley Finn, seemingly in league with Twilight, was revealed as a double agent working for the Slayer army. Now Espenson and artist Karl Moline (Fray, Willow) uncover the secrets of Riley’s recruitment by Buffy, his infiltration of Twilight’s inner circle, and what’s become of him and his superspy wife, Sam. This essential one-shot delivers thrilling spy adventure and is filled with major revelations for the story of Buffy Season Eight! BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON EIGHT VOLUME 7: TWILIGHT TPB Brad Meltzer (W), Joss Whedon (W), Georges Jeanty (P), Karl Moline (P), Andy Owens (I), Michelle Madsen (C), and Jo Chen (Cover) On sale Oct 6 FC, 168 pages $16.99 TPB, 7" x 10" Buffy Summers and her Slayer army have suffered heavy losses throughout Season Eight and faced scores of threats new and old, but the one mystery connecting it all has been the identity of the Big Bad — Twilight! In this penultimate volume of Season Eight, New York Times best-selling novelist and comics writer Brad Meltzer (The Book of Lies, Identity Crisis) joins series artist Georges Jeanty in beginning the buildup to the season finale in the story line that finally reveals the identity of Twilight! In the aftermath of the battle with Twilight’s army, Buffy has developed a host of new powers, but when will the other shoe drop, and will it be a cute shoe, or an ugly one? Still reeling from the losses of war, Willow goes looking for missing allies, and discovers a horrifying truth about several of the Slayer army’s recent ordeals. Adding to the mayhem is the unexpected return of Angel, in his Season Eight debut! This volume also features two stories from series creator and executive producer Joss Whedon! • Collects Buffy Season Eight #31–#35, and the Willow one-shot. CREEPY ARCHIVES VOLUME 8 Various (W/A) On sale Oct 27 b&w, 256 pages $49.99 HC, 8 3/8" x 10 7/8" Dark Horse’s multiple-award-winning archive editions of Creepy have arrived at one of the most compelling and legendary eras of the horror magazine’s epic run. Creepy Archives Volume 8 collects issues #37-#40, which herald the beginning of the more psychedelic and strangely spooky stories that came into vile vogue with the onset of the 1970s. This gore-geously designed volume highlights work from amazing artists such as Basil Gogos, Ernie Colón, Vaughn Bodé, Ken Kelly, and others, and stories written by Nicola Cuti, Phil Seuling, Doug Moench, and other great monsterminds! ALSO AVAILABLE CREEPY ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 DEC098042 $49.99 CREEPY ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 AUG080026 $49.95 CREEPY ARCHIVES VOLUME 3 DEC080061 $49.95 CREEPY ARCHIVES VOLUME 4 FEB090115 $49.95 CREEPY ARCHIVES VOLUME 5 JUN090055 $49.95 ************************************************************************ SCARY GODMOTHER HC Jill Thompson (W/A) On sale Oct 20 FC, 192 pages $24.99 HC, 8 3/4" x 11 1/4" It’s Halloween night and it’s up to Scary Godmother to show one little girl just how much fun spooky can be! Meet Hannah Marie, who, with the help of Scary Godmother, stands up to her mean-spirited cousin Jimmy and her fear of monsters on her first Halloween adventure with the big kids. Later, Hannah joins forces with Orson, the vampire boy, to unravel a mystery near and dear to their hearts. Some of Scary Godmother’s closest (and most frightful) pals get in on the fun too, including Bugaboo, the Boozle, and Skully Pettibone. STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED II TPB Haden Blackman (W) and Omar Francia (A) On sale Oct 6 FC, 88 pages $10.99 TPB, 7" x 10" The end of the story in the hugely popular game The Force Unleashed left the Star Wars galaxy poised at the brink of civil war. But before that can happen, the Emperor and his apprentice, Darth Vader, have another plan already in play. The author of the original game, Haden Blackman, returns with a new story of treachery, deception, and the manipulation of the overwhelming power of the Force. Omar Francia, from Star Wars: Legacy and Mass Effect, is back, providing the amazing art for this original graphic novel based on the upcoming LucasArts game! • Based on the upcoming LucasArts game! • Not merely an adaptation of the events in the game, this graphic novel expands on the story! STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES—A TALE OF JANGO AND BOBA FETT #1 (OF 4) Tom Taylor (W) and Chris Scalf (A/Cover) On sale Aug 25 FC, 40 pages $3.50 / Miniseries Here begins a multigenerational tale of honor and redemption, starring two of the heaviest hitters in the Star Wars galaxy—the father-and-clone team of Jango and Boba Fett! Shortly before the start of the Clone Wars, Count Dooku sends Jango Fett on a mission that will affect the course of Boba Fett’s life some twenty years later. But for now, neither of them knows what the future holds in store, and besides, they have their schedule filled dodging monsters and fighting bad guys! • Jango Fett and Boba Fett together! • Fully painted art by Purge artist Chris Scalf! STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC—THREAT OF PEACE #2 Rob Chestney (W), Alex Sanchez (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Benjamin Carré (Cover) On sale Aug 4 FC, 40 pages $2.99 / Miniseries A peace treaty has been signed, but the galaxy is still at war! The illusion of true peace has been broken by the Sith’s open attack on the Galactic Senate and the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Held to the conditions of the signed treaty, the Jedi struggle to shoulder their losses for the good of the galaxy. On a mission to Balmorra, Jedi Satele Shan, Master Orgus, and Lieutenant Tavus will encounter something that will throw them off their course and make their assignment a lot more complicated! STAR WARS OMNIBUS: A LONG TIME AGO... VOLUME 2 Archie Goodwin (W), Chris Claremont (W), Michael Golden (A), Terry Austin (A), Al Williamson (A), Walter Simonson (A), and others On sale Oct 13 FC, 480 pages $24.99 TPB, 6" x 9" Collecting the issues #28–#49 and the first king-sized annual from the Marvel Comics Star Wars series that launched in 1977 (the same year as the first film), this second volume of Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago. . . . is a must have for any Star Wars fan! • Contains the six-issue adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back! 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VOLUME 16 Kosuke Fujishima (W/A) On sale Oct 27 b&w, 240 pages $11.99 TPB, 5" x 7" Ever since a cosmic phone call brought the literal young goddess Belldandy into college student Keiichi’s residence, his personal life has been turned upside down, sideways, and sometimes even into strange dimensions! After epic mishaps such as Belldandy and Keiichi’s hands becoming unable to part, or Skuld’s robot Banpei falling in love, what harm could the arrival of a cute young boy at the temple do to its residents . . . the earth . . . the universe? They say when disaster strikes, time seems to slow down . . . The problem is, it’s slowing down for everybody . . . for real! Plus a message from creator Kosuke Fujishima, and your fan art and letters! GELASKINS On sale Sept 8 TARZAN OF THE APES iPhone $14.95 TARZAN: LOST ADVENTURE iPhone $14.95 13" & 15" Laptop $29.95 Dark Horse is proud to collaborate with GelaSkins to bring our best designs to their line of protective and decorative skins for laptops and phones. We’ve unfortunately overlooked the “Gridley Wave” as a device format for these colorful and useful new items, but you can sure apply Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Tarzan to your iPhone or laptop. We have delved into the art archive and selected two images of the lord of the apes. Let the world know that you’re an aficionado of the finest in fantastic adventure and art by wearing Tarzan on your modern communication tools. RETRO-A-GO-GO BETTIE PAGE! Dark Horse is proud to continue the line of officially licensed Bettie Page accessories, produced by our friends at Retro-A-Go-Go! We’ve got a plethora of adorable items to please the most stylish Bettie fans. There’s something for everyone! On sale Oct 13 BETTIE PAGE GIRL-NEXT-DOOR STAR LUCKY CHARM $22.99 BETTIE PAGE GIRLIE REVUE WOMEN’S T-SHIRT S-XL $29.99 BETTIE PAGE LOVE, BETTIE CIGARETTE CASE $29.99 BETTIE PAGE LOVE, BETTIE HEART COMPACT $19.99 BETTIE PAGE LOVE, BETTIE HEART LUCKY CHARM $22.99 BETTIE PAGE LOVE, BETTIE TABLET NECKLACE $22.99 BETTIE PAGE PEEK-A-BOO! CIGARETTE CASE $29.99 BETTIE PAGE PEEK-A-BOO! WOMEN'S T-SHIRT S-XL $29.99 BETTIE PAGE PEEK-A-BOO! HEART COMPACT $19.99 BETTIE PAGE PEEK-A-BOO! HEART LUCKY CHARM $22.99 BETTIE PAGE PEEK-A-BOO! KEY CHAIN $12.00 BETTIE PAGE PEEK-A-BOO! PERSONAL CASE $27.99 BETTIE PAGE PEEK-A-BOO! REVUE FRAME $29.99 BETTIE PAGE PEEK-A-BOO! SMALL CASE $22.99 BETTIE PAGE PEEK-A-BOO! TABLET NECKLACE $22.99 BETTIE PAGE PEEP SHOW CIGARETTE CASE $29.99 ************************************************************************ 60TH ANNIVERSARY CLASSIC PEANUTS #4: LINUS On sale Oct 20 Limited to 750 numbered pieces Packaged in its own tin box, with a pin-back button and a character booklet $49.95 Dark Horse continues its yearlong celebration of Charles Schulz’s masterpiece, Peanuts. Peanuts premiered on October 2, 1950, in eight newspapers. As we all know, it grew to become probably the most popular comic strip ever. United Media is letting us go back to the original look of the characters from 1950, which was considerably different than today’s look, and sculpt statues for a special sixtieth anniversary limited-edition series of the five main characters. Sculpted by Yoe! Studio. Who needs a security blanket when you can put your faith in the original treatment of Linus? CLASSIC UNCLE SCROOGE SERIES 2 #4: HUEY, DEWEY, AND LOUIE On sale Oct 20 Limited to 950 numbered pieces Packaged in a full-color, litho-printed tin box, with a character booklet and a vintage-style pin-back button $49.95 One of our best-received Syroco-style statuette series ever has been of the characters from Carl Barks’s Uncle Scrooge stories. We’re continuing our line of statues with a new series, based on specific cover images by Barks, and our fourth statue is inspired by the cover to Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #150 (March 1953). The Uncle Scrooge series depicts the characters as they were originally presented in the comics. Sculpted by Yoe! Studio. DEXTER COLOR-CHANGING MUG On sale Sept 22 11-oz. mug $14.99 Feeling murderous in the morning? Get out your Dexter blood-splattered mug and let the caffeine from a hot cup of coffee warm you up and restore your civilized side. This diabolical mug shows the two sides of Dexter: when cold, it is covered with blood, just like a newly discovered Florida crime scene; when hot, the blood disappears, leaving a grinning Dexter, who’s in on all your secrets. ALSO AVAILABLE BETTIE PAGE LEOPARD MUG FEB090137 $12.99 GLOOMY BEAR HEAT-SENSITIVE MUG JAN070129 $14.99 HELLBOY MUG MAR080100 $12.99 TARA MCPHERSON MUG FEB080153 $12.99 UMBRELLA ACADEMY MUG APR080140 $12.99 ************************************************************************ DOMO 2" DOMO QEE TEST TWO-PACK Consists of a blister-carded two-pack. One classic brown Domo Qee is visible. A second is in a mystery box, and may be one of four possible colors. $14.99 2" Domo Qee Test Single Pack. There are three different colors (translucent blue, yellow, and classic brown). Originally packaged in mixed cases, these are now available individually, but picked at random, and no specific color can be guaranteed. $7.99 2" DOMO C2E2 EXCLUSIVE $8.99 A rare opportunity for Previews readers! Last fall, we participated in a test-market program with Domo in partnership with Target. They tested the product in just fifty-four stores. These 2" Domo Qees were unique to the Target test, and with the exception of the Classic Brown Domo Qee, were not a part of the Domo Qee mystery box assortment, and otherwise unavailable. The test has run its course, and we’re now making this one-time offering to the comics specialty market. These very collectable pieces are in limited supply—first come, first served. They won’t last long! Bonus! For a limited time only we’re offering the chance to get the C2E2 Domo exclusive! Quantities are limited! MYSPACE DARK HORSE PRESENTS #35 Stan Sakai (W/A), Art Baltazar (W/A), Justin Aclin (W), Gabriel Bá (W), and Ben Bates (A) It’s the penultimate issue of MySpace Dark Horse Presents, and in these last two issues we are going all out. Get ready for more comics goodness than you thought the Internet could handle! First, Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai is here with a new tale of his beloved rabbit ronin, “Cut the Plum.” Justin Aclin and Ben Bates have “S.H.O.O.T. First,” the debut of a team of occult warriors who fight the supernatural using the power of . . . well, not really believing in any of that crap. Gabriel Bá brings us a brand-new story about a writer trapped between fiction and reality (or is he?). Plus, we loved Art Baltazar’s story in the last issue so much that he’s back again, this time with desert (and dessert) hijinks in “Grimmiss Island.” Buckle up, because these last two months are going to be a wild ride! MySpace Dark Horse Presents is a free online anthology that provides fresh content the first Wednesday of every month, with stories archived so that it’s never too late to join in and catch up. To find out more, check out myspace.com/darkhorsepresents. JUST ARRIVED BETTIE PAGE HORIZON JOURNAL JAN100209 $9.99 JOHN CARTER OF MARS ARCHIVE: THE JESSE MARSH YEARS JAN100131 $29.99 AMAZON JUL090067 $14.99 BARB WIRE 12" FIGURE FEB100092 $119.99 TIM BURTON OYSTER BOY T-SHIRT BLACK, ADULT Back in Stock! Medium (JUN030077) $17.99 Large ( JUN030078) $17.99 X-Large (JUN030079) $17.99 XX-Large (JUN030080) $19.99 ************************************************************************ DC COMICS DCU Special Events SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE HC Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Art by SHANE DAVIS & SANDRA HOPE Cover by SHANE DAVIS Forget everything you know about The Man of Steel and brace yourself for a staggering new take on the world’s most popular Super Hero. Best-selling, Hugo Award-winning writer J. Michael Straczynski (BRAVE AND THE BOLD, Thor, Babylon 5) and red-hot rising star artist Shane Davis (GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN/BATMAN) team up for this exciting launch of the EARTH ONE graphic novel series. Set in an all-new continuity re-imagining DC’s top heroes, EARTH ONE is a new wave of original, stand-alone graphic novels produced by the top writers and artists in the industry. The groundbreaking new line rockets into effect right here with the Super Hero who started it all – Superman! What would happen if the origin of The Man of Tomorrow were introduced today for the very first time? Return to Smallville and experience the journey of Earth’s favorite adopted son as he grows from boy to Superman like you’ve never seen before! On sale OCTOBER 27 • 136 pg, FC, $19.99 US BRIGHTEST DAY #7-8 Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Cover by DAVID FINCH 1:10 White Lantern Variant covers by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN & JOEL GOMEZ Don’t miss the hottest event in comics as BRIGHTEST DAY continues! There can be only one who wields the White Lantern...but is it truly Deadman? And what will happen when he attempts to charge the white ring? Meanwhile, Ronnie Raymond risks everything for Firestorm, Martian Manhunter uncovers more clues about the bizarre string of murders stretching across the country, Aquaman searches for the key to the ocean’s survival and the Hawks come face-to-face with the evil that lurks within the strange land known only as Hawkworld! Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. Issue #7 on sale AUGUST 4 • Issue #8 on sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN #57 Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY 1:10 White Lantern Variant cover by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN & JOEL GOMEZ BRIGHTEST DAY continues as what readers have been asking for finally arrives: a male Star Sapphire in the form of the Predator. But how is this entity unlike the others? And what does it want with Carol Ferris? Meanwhile, the White Lantern is defended by an unlikely hero… Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #51 Written by TONY BEDARD Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF & VICENTE CIFUENTES 1:10 White Lantern Variant cover by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN & JOEL GOMEZ BRIGHTEST DAY continues as Hannu, the Green Lantern who does not want to use his power ring, is the only hope to rescue Kyle Rayner, John Stewart and Ganthet. Does he stand a chance against an entire planet controlled by Cyborg Superman? Plus, what are the Qwardians are up to? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #1 Written by PETER J. TOMASI Art by FERNANDO PASARIN Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI; 1:25 variant cover by LEE BERMEJO BRIGHTEST DAY! A whole new chapter in the epic GREEN LANTERN saga gets under way as Guy Gardner begins his secret mission for Atrocitus, bringing him into conflict with Hal Jordan with massive repercussions for the Green Lantern Corps! Guy takes fellow Emerald Warriors Kilowog and Arisia along as he explores the Unknown Sectors — but what happens when they discover his mission and what’s waiting for them in the unpatrolled darkness? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US GREEN ARROW #3 Written by J.T. KRUL Art by DIOGENES NEVES & VICENTE CIFUENTES Cover by MAURO CASCIOLI 1:10 White Lantern Variant cover by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN & JOEL GOMEZ Witness the power of the BRIGHTEST DAY as death comes to Green Arrow’s forest. Is the Emerald Archer worthy of living in the sacred grove? Who else is in there? Will he be Green Arrow’s assassin or savior? The mysteries continue! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #7-8 Written by JUDD WINICK Breakdowns by KEITH GIFFEN Issue #7 art by JOE BENNETT Issue #8 art by AARON LOPRESTI Covers by TONY HARRIS & J.D. METTLER 1:10 White Lantern Variant covers by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN & JOEL GOMEZ DC’s biweekly JUSTICE LEAGUE event continues! Justice League International has re-formed and tracked Maxwell Lord to Checkmate headquarters. Their plan is simple: break into Checkmate – one of the most heavily guarded facilities on the planet – and capture Max so he can pay for his crimes. But Max has more than one trick up his sleeve as he turns the entire world against the JLI and shows Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire, Ice, Blue Beetle and Rocket Red what it truly means to be lost... Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. Issue #7 on sale AUGUST 11; Issue #8 on sale AUGUST 25 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #42 Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by MARK BAGLEY & NORM RAPMUND Cover by MARK BAGLEY & JESUS MERINO 1:10 White Lantern Variant cover by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN & JOEL GOMEZ In part 4 of the JLA/JSA crossover, everything’s going dark for the two greatest Super Hero teams in all of comics as the Starheart makes its final bid to obliterate the good in Green Lantern’s life – and all of reality – forcing both teams to seek help in the Shade! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #48 Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by MARK BAGLEY, ROB HUNTER & NORM RAPMUND Cover by MARK BAGLEY & JESUS MERINO 1:10 White Lantern Variant cover by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN & JOEL GOMEZ The BRIGHTEST DAY continues with a shocking connection to the White Light in part five of the JLA/JSA crossover! It’s the grand finale of this team-up, and it’s chock-full of revelations as the greatest threat to the Earth may not be Alan Scott or the chaotic energy of the Starheart, but one of the other members! Plus, don’t miss the second feature starring Cyborg, whose goal of restoring Red Tornado’s body becomes a battle to save the android’s sanity as the madness of the Starheart engulfs them. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 25 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #4 Written by GAIL SIMONE Art by ED BENES, ADRIANA MELO and MARIA BENES Cover by ALINA URUSOV 1:10 White Lantern Variant cover by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN & JOEL GOMEZ The explosive first arc of BIRDS OF PREY concludes here! The Birds race against the clock to protect the Super Hero community, but can they make it in time and find their blackmailer? And the final showdown between Black Canary and White Canary is a can’t-miss fight between two martial arts masters! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE FLASH #5 Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL 1:10 White Lantern Variant cover by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN & JOEL GOMEZ BRIGHTEST DAY continues with a shocking connection to the White Light as Captain Boomerang and the Reverse-Flash experience a bizarre event that ties them together. Meanwhile, it’s the Rogues vs. the Renegades with The Flash caught in the middle! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TITANS #26 Written by ERIC WALLACE Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO 1:10 White Lantern Variant cover by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN & JOEL GOMEZ Straight out of the JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE OF ARSENAL miniseries, Arsenal signs up with Deathstroke and Cheshire when the Titans target a child slavery ring for takedown. What they unearth will shock you to the core! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Batman: The Dark Knight BATMAN #702 Written by GRANT MORRISON Art and cover by TONY DANIEL Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel continue their captivating untold tale of Bruce Wayne and his adventures between BATMAN R.I.P. and FINAL CRISIS! Discover the shocking secrets that point toward THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE that we couldn’t show you until now! On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN AND ROBIN #15 Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by FRAZER IRVING Cover by FRANK QUITELY 1:25 variant cover by FRAZER IRVING In the final chapter of “Batman Must Die,” all is lost and everything has gone to pieces! Is Dick Grayson alive? Will Damian make a pact with the devil? And what will happen after the final confrontation with Dr. Hurt? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #5 Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by RYAN SOOK Cover by ANDY KUBERT 1:25 variant cover by RYAN SOOK Grant Morrison is joined by all-star artist Ryan Sook in the penultimate issue of THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE! In this story, Bruce Wayne finds himself in the hard-boiled streets of Gotham City’s past. Will his adventure as a private investigator help him take one step closer to the present day? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 11 • 5 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #868 Written by DAVID HINE Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL & ANDY OWENS Cover by PETER NGUYEN A warped variation of the Joker drug has caused those who use it to suffer mental breakdowns and embrace anarchy and chaos. With riots cropping up throughout Gotham City, the citizens find themselves divided into two gangs: one led by a Batman impostor whose mission is to bring law and order back to the streets, and the other led by a Joker impostor whose purpose is to punish the innocent and set Gotham ablaze. And in the middle of it all is The Dark Knight – but can Batman stop an entire city? On sale AUGUST 25 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US BATMAN: ODYSSEY #2 Written by NEAL ADAMS Art by NEAL ADAMS 1:25 Sketch variant cover by NEAL ADAMS Neal Adams’s ODYSSEY ramps up as The Caped Crusader slowly but surely loses control. A dark presence lurking in the background begins pulling Bruce’s strings...who is responsible? This second chapter is a tour de force of action as the greatest crime fighter on earth displays his vicious combat skills. What else can you expect? Adams’s art at its best! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale August 4 • 2 of 6 • 40pg, fc, $3.99 BATMAN BEYOND #3 Written by ADAM BEECHEN Art by RYAN BENJAMIN & JOHN STANISCI Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN Batman’s investigation into the murders of Dark Knight villains past and present leads him to old associates of Bruce Wayne...some of whom aren’t so happy to see him. While the mysterious killer picks his next target, the rift between Terry and Bruce widens. On sale AUGUST 18 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RED HOOD: LOST DAYS #3 Written by JUDD WINICK Art by PABLO RAIMONDI Cover by BILLY TUCCI Learn the secrets of Jason’s Todd hidden past! Jason’s out in the world and living in secret. Now he’s looking for new training, new skills, new teachers and a new identity. But what he finds on this path will challenge both his body and soul. The road to revenge becomes darker as his road to becoming Red Hood becomes clearer… On sale AUGUST 4 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #15 Written by PAUL DINI Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH As Catwoman deals with the aftermath of battling her sister, Poison Ivy’s career at Gotham City’s S.T.A.R. Labs takes an unexpected turn! On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #15 Written by PAUL DINI Co-feature written by IVAN BRANDON Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS Co-feature art by RAMON BACHS & JOHN LUCAS Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN Tommy Elliot’s life-and-death experience in the present sheds light on some interesting secrets about Thomas and Martha Wayne in the past. What is the mysterious connection? Guest-starring Catwoman! And in the new Two-Face co-feature, Harvey Dent faces off against the Falcone family. Will any of them survive the encounter? On sale AUGUST 18 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US RED ROBIN #15 Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Art and cover by MARCUS TO & RAY MCCARTHY With Tim Drake targeted for assassination, will Red Robin have to eliminate his secret identity? Or is it all part of an elaborate ruse to draw out the lethal Egyptian assassin known as Scarab and get Vicki Vale off his trail? On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATGIRL #13 Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER Art by PERE PEREZ Cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU Clayface infiltrates Gotham City Bank & Trust looking to make a sizable withdrawal. There’s just one problem: waiting in line at the bank is Stephanie Brown – Batgirl! But when Clayface begins morphing into different people, Batgirl must hold the entire bank hostage until she can uncover and stop him! On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US AZRAEL #11 Written by DAVID HINE Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH “The Killer of Saints” part 2 of 4! Is the Turin Shroud genuine or a hoax? Azrael learns the shocking truth behind the rumors and lies. Meanwhile, the mysterious killer continues to perform his deadly miracles, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. On sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US OUTSIDERS #32 Written by DAN DIDIO Art by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION cover by PHILIP TAN With the team split in two and wanted for acts of war, The Outsiders find themselves fighting with one another in order to survive. While Geo-Force, Katana and the Eradicator build a new team in Markovia, Black Lightning, Owlman and Metamorpho find themselves at the home of an old friend who just happens to want Metamorpho dead! Plus, The Creeper faces off against a creature of the night! On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #47 Written by KEVIN VANHOOK Art and cover by TOM MANDRAKE Batman and Superman travel to an uncharted island in the Caribbean in an attempt to stop the evil Professor Combs from performing a Voodoo ritual that will turn the living into the undead. But when vampires and werewolves get involved, The Dark Knight will find himself six feet under and buried alive! On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Superman: The Man of Steel SUPERMAN #702 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Art by EDDY BARROWS & J.P. MAYER Cover by JOHN CASSADAY 1:25 Variant cover by KEVIN NOWLAN “Grounded” continues as Superman enters a small town in Ohio where, like many towns, a number of its residents are from other places. But when The Man of Steel discovers that there are also a number of residents secretly from other worlds, he unravels a mystery that may have grave consequences for Earth. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US SUPERMAN: THE LAST FAMILY OF KRYPTON #1 Written by CARY BATES Art by RENATO ARLEM Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA Returning to a character he’s long been associated with, legendary writer Cary Bates explores a different side to Superman’s legend in an Elseworlds tale that hinges on the fact that while baby Kal-el has rocketed to the distant planet Earth from his doomed homeworld of Krypton, he was not alone. How does a world handle the emergence of the Last Family of Krypton as Jor-El, Lara and Kal-El make Earth their adopted home? On sale AUGUST 4 • 1 of 3 • 56 pg, FC $4.99 US ACTION COMICS #892 Written by PAUL CORNELL Co-feature written by JEFF LEMIRE Art by PETE WOODS; Co-feature art by PIER GALLO Cover by DAVID FINCH & JOE WEEMS 1:25 “DC 75TH Anniversary” Variant cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT Lex Luthor’s all-consuming quest for power leads him straight into conflict with Deathstroke, the Terminator! What happens when the DCU’s most ingenious mastermind meets its most lethal killer? We don’t know, but it’s sure gonna be fun finding out … This issue also features a new Superboy story by Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) and Pier Gallo (ADVENTURE COMICS) – the creative team of the upcoming new SUPERBOY ongoing series! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 25 • 40 pg, FC $3.99 US SUPERGIRL #55 Written by STERLING GATES Art by JAMAL IGLE & JON SIBAL Cover by AMY REEDER & RICHARD FRIEND Enter: Bizarro Supergirl! But how did she get to Earth and just what does she want? The real Supergirl better find out fast, or else there won’t be much left of Metropolis to save! And to make things worse, an even bigger threat looms on the horizon with an eye for the Girl of Steel! Featuring the stunning debut of new regular cover artist Amy Reeder (MADAME XANADU)! On sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #75 Written by PAUL LEVITZ, JOE KELLY, DAVID FINCH, J.T. KRUL, STEVEN T. SEAGLE and others Art by JERRY ORDWAY, DAVID FINCH, ADAM HUGHES, FRANCIS MANAPUL, DUNCAN ROULLEAU and others Cover by FRANK QUITELY You’re invited to a spectacular anniversary celebration as Paul Levitz unites the World’s Finest with the super-team he’s best known for – the Legion of Super-Heroes! Lex Luthor has finally unleashed a threat powerful enough to gain the Legion’s attention in the far future, but to take Luthor down, they’ll have to journey into the past and ask for help from both Batman and Superboy! Plus, Joe Kelly and various writers and artists chronicle the history of The Man of Steel and The Dark Knight in adventures that span from yesterday into the far beyond! Adam Hughes writes and draws a tale starring Supergirl and Batgirl, J.T. Krul and Francis Manipul deliver a tale of Superboy and Red Robin seeking advice from their mentors, Ace and Krypto get leashed by Duncan Rouleau, David Finch writes and illustrates a story for the first time, and Joe Kelly, Steven T. Seagle, Billy Tucci and many more surprises help commemorate this anniversary extravaganza! On sale AUGUST 18 • 56 pg, FC $4.99 US DC Universe: The World’s Greatest Super-Heroes ADVENTURE COMICS #517 Written by PAUL LEVITZ Co-Feature written by JEFF LEMIRE Art by KEVIN SHARPE & MARIO ALQUIZA Co-Feature art by MAHMUD ASRAR & JOHN DELL Cover by SCOTT CLARK & DAVID BEATY When Superboy learns about his future exploits, he discovers the heavy burden that comes with being the kid destined to grow up to be Superman. And in the second installment of the all-new co-feature starring The Atom, Ray Palmer continues tracking down who may have recently attacked his father! Don’t miss this exciting new era for The Atom from up-and-comers Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) and Mahmud Asrar (Dynamo 5) spinning out of the pages of BRIGHTEST DAY! On sale AUGUST 11 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #4 Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art and cover by YILDIRAY CINAR & WAYNE FAUCHER 1:10 Variant cover by JIM LEE & SCOTT WILLIAMS Who kidnapped Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad’s twin children? Whoever it is, the real culprit is trying very hard to make the Legion members believe Darkseid perpetrated the deed. Is the mad New God to blame? Or is something even more dangerous at fault? Find out in this issue! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 25 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US BOOSTER GOLD #35 Written by KEITH GIFFEN & J.M. DEMATTEIS Art by CHRIS BATISTA & RICH PEROTTA Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE Back in the past, Booster Gold is mistaken for himself and embarks on an untold journey in space with Blue Beetle to obtain a rare and secret artifact. Needless to say, their mission goes horribly, horribly wrong… On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TIME MASTERS: VANISHING POINT #2 Written by DAN JURGENS Art and cover by DAN JURGENS & NORM RAPMUND “The Search for The Batman!” part 2 of 6! Already lost in the time stream while searching for the missing Caped Crusader, Rip Hunter and his ad hoc Time Masters (Booster Gold, Superman and Green Lantern) may not live long enough to make it out of the barbaric age they find themselves sidelined into. Will Claw the Conqueror be able to help them or will he be their doom? You won’t want to miss this companion series to the highly anticipated BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE (see page 80)! On sale AUGUST 25 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US DOC SAVAGE #5 Written by PAUL MALMONT Co-feature written by JASON STARR Art by HOWARD PORTER & ART THIBERT Co-feature art by SCOTT HAMPTON Cover by J.G. JONES; 1:10 Variant cover by JOHN CASSADAY Doc Savage’s father had many secrets, and the darkest one just might be the existence of the Crime College! Unfortunately, in Savage Senior’s absence, the students have surpassed the teacher – and now Doc must clean up the mess! And in the JUSTICE INC. co-feature, “Worst Nightmare” reaches its shattering conclusion, as Benson stares down the barrel of the kidnapper’s gun – and sees a shocking face on the other side! Retailers please note: This issue ships with two covers. Please see Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 11 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US THE SPIRIT #5 Written by DAVID HINE; Co-feature written by DAVID LAPHAM Art by MORITAT; Co-feature art by MICHAEL WM. KALUTA Cover by LADRÖNN “Frostbite” continues with The Spirit on thin ice – literally! As Central City is engulfed in a whiteout blizzard, Ebony’s on the brink of death and The Spirit must carry her across town to save her life — with every hood in town baying for their blood! And in the co-feature, THE SPIRIT: BLACK & WHITE, Stray Bullets and YOUNG LIARS scribe David Lapham teams with MADAME XANADU master Michael Wm. Kaluta to tell the tale of the deadliest New Year’s ever! It’s “666 in 10… 9… 8…” On sale AUGUST 18 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #36 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Art and cover by JESUS SAIZ When Adam Strange offered Lois Lane the chance to file a story from Rann, she jumped at it – but she wasn’t expecting to become an interstellar war correspondent! It’s another surprising single-issue epic from the Eisner-nominated team of Straczynski and Saiz! On sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #4 Written by LEN WEIN Art by JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ & DAVE GIBBONS and JOE KUBERT with SCOTT KOLINS Cover by JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ & DAVE GIBBONS 1:25 Variant cover by JOE KUBERT The DC Universe moves forward and evolves when a new generation of heroes inspired and mentored by the Silver Age’s greatest come together to fight the good fight. Robin, Kid Flash, Speedy, Wonder Girl and Aqualad — the Teen Titans hit the scene! At the same time, heroic humans without powers reunite to remember Sgt. Rock in a story by Joe Kubert! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 18 • 4 of 10 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US THE MIGHTY CRUSADERS #2 Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN & BRANDON JERWA Art by JULIAN LOPEZ & JOHN LUCAS Cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU The threads connecting the Crusaders are unraveling all too quickly as The Web becomes the first to lose more than he bargained for. Is the price he paid too high? And what connection does the mysterious Fox have to the mystery of the Red Circle? On sale AUGUST 11 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US JONAH HEX #58 Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI Art and cover by GIANCARLO CARACUZZO When you live the kind of life that Jonah Hex has, you learn that every bullet tells a story. This is one of those stories – one of betrayal, violence and immeasurable greed! Featuring the art of rising star Giancarlo Caracuzzo (Cable)! On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA ALL-STARS #9 Written by MATTHEW STURGES Co-feature written by JEN VAN METER Art and cover by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II Co-feature art by TRAVIS MOORE & DAN GREEN The gods seem to be inside the minds of the All-Stars, which is only their first step toward reemerging on Earth. The takeover splits the team up as they try preventing the return of these ancient mysteries on two fronts – in the jungles of Parador and on the mean streets of Los Angeles! Also, in the co-feature: Hourman is forced to do something he swore he’d never do again – all in an effort to save the villains Tigress and the Icicle! On sale AUGUST 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US DOOM PATROL #13 Written by KEITH GIFFEN Art and cover by MATTHEW CLARK Mento’s back, and Rita’s got him in a death grip! When her ex takes things one step too far, he learns a hard lesson about ticking off a 50-foot woman — and we learn some secrets about Rita! On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MAGOG #12 Written by SCOTT KOLINS • Art and cover by SCOTT KOLINS The nightmare visions are coming true as Magog’s fate becomes more and more entwined with the Psy-Cho Twins. It’s all coming to a head, too, as their hand is forced to ensure that “Kingdom Come” doesn’t become a reality! FINAL ISSUE • On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US POWER GIRL #15 Written by JUDD WINICK Art and cover by SAMI BASRI Who sent the massive being known as Crash to destroy all of New York? And now that Power Girl has placed herself directly in the way, is the destruction all the villain wants — or is something more going on? Everything’s not as it seems as Power Girl’s life and city quite literally come collapsing down around her! On sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SECRET SIX #24 Written by GAIL SIMONE Art by J. CALAFIORE Cover by DANIEL LUVISI In a small, corrupt mining boom-town, six remarkable strangers who hate each other band together in a bloody last stand against an army set on destroying them all! On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #86 Written by FELICIA D. HENDERSON Co-feature written by REX OGLE Art by JOSÉ LUÍS & MARIAH BENES Cover by JOE PRADO Co-feature art by TED NAIFEH 1:25 “DC Anniversary” Variant Cover by MICHAEL ALLRED “The Hunt for Raven” continues! The Titans have found their friend, but will the Wyld be able to let her go? More important, is Raven still their teammate — or has she become something greater than ever? Plus, The COVEN OF THREE have found their answers, but restoring their world may not be a shared goal. How far will they go for ultimate power? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 25 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US R.E.B.E.L.S #19 Written by TONY BEDARD Art by CLAUDE ST. AUBIN & SCOTT HANNA Cover by KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY “The Sons of Brainiac” story continues! It’s war of the super-geniuses as Brainiac’s tactics force Vril Dox and his estranged son to do the unthinkable: team up! Plus, the Green Lantern Corps sows further seeds of espionage against their L.E.G.I.O.N. rivals! On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #602 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Art and cover by DON KRAMER & MICHAEL BABINSKI 1:10 Variant cover by ALEX GARNER J. Michael Straczynski’s epic Wonder Woman tale continues! In this issue, Diana takes the battle for her heritage to the enemy and discovers that the war may be over before it’s even begun! And she’s on the losing side… Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. See the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ZATANNA #4 Written by PAUL DINI Art by CHAD HARDIN & WAYNE FAUCHER Cover by STEPHANE ROUX 1:10 Variant cover by BRIAN BOLLAND Zatanna loves Vegas, and Vegas loves her — but should Zee be wary of the attentions of a handsome, well-connected casino owner? She can hold her own against the most ridiculous Royal Flush Gang ever assembled, and she can just about cope with her cousin Zachary’s immature antics, but she’d better watch out for the sultry fire demons that are hot on her heels! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. See the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Trade Paperbacks & Hardcovers BATMAN: LIFE AFTER DEATH HC Written by TONY DANIEL Art by TONY DANIEL & SANDU FLOREA Cover by TONY DANIEL In this new title collecting BATMAN #692-699, Batman searches for a new crime boss calling himself Black Mask – and Gotham City has reached the boiling point. But when pandemonium breaks out at the opening of the new Arkham Asylum, even the combined forces of Oracle, Huntress and Catwoman may not be enough! On sale OCTOBER 13 • 200 pg, FC, $19.99 US BATMAN: CACOPHONY TP Written by KEVIN SMITH Art by WALT FLANAGAN & SANDRA HOPE Cover by ADAM KUBERT Kevin Smith steps into Gotham City for this tale featuring the mysterious killer known as Onomatopoeia who sets his sights on The Caped Crusader! But how does The Joker figure into this saga? The 3-issue miniseries is now in paperback, with an introduction from Smith and his script to issue #3! On sale SEPTEMBER 1 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM—LEVIATHAN HC Written by PAUL DINI, CHRISTOPER YOST and MIKE BENSON Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN Batman hunts a serial killer in this title collecting BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #5-11, while the Huntress finds herself partnered with Man-Bat! Plus: Batman and Robin uncover a sinister plot involving dozens of Gotham City’s young runaways. On sale OCTOBER 27 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US JSA: BLACK ADAM AND ISIS TP Written by GEOFF JOHNS & JERRY ORDWAY Art by DALE EAGLESHAM, JERRY ORDWAY and others Cover by ALEX ROSS The world’s first super-team reunites to fight their old foe Black Adam and his super-powered “family” in this collection of stories from issues #23-28, including Geoff Johns’s final tales for the series. Also: Geoff Johns presents a day-in-the-life story of the JSA titled “Black Adam Ruined My Birthday” in which the team celebrates the birthday of one of their own – Stargirl! Now in trade paperback! On sale SEPTEMBER 22 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US RED ROBIN: COLLISION TP Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & BRYAN Q. MILLER Art by MARCUS TO, LEE GARBETT, RAY MCCARTHY & TREVOR SCOTT Cover by MARCUS TO & RAY MCCARTHY The hunt is on as Red Robin and Ra’s al Ghul’s League of Assassins go after the Council of Spiders in this title collecting RED ROBIN #6-12 and BATGIRL #8. Tim Drake must work Ra’s to learn the truth behind Batman’s demise in FINAL CRISIS. On sale SEPTEMBER 1 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US THE FLASH CHRONICLES VOL. 2 TP Written by JOHN BROOME • Art by CARMINE INFANTINO, JOE GIELLA, FRANK GIACOIA & MURPHY ANDERSON Cover by CARMINE INFANTINO & MURPHY ANDERSON In this second volume, Barry Allen’s rogues gallery expands with the addition of Gorilla Grodd, the Mirror Master and the Weather Wizard, plus the debuts of Kid Flash and the Elongated Man! Collecting THE FLASH #107-112. On sale SEPTEMBER 29 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 5 HC Written by JAMES ROBINSON, DAVID S. GOYER & GEOFF JOHNS Art by PETER SNEJBJERG, STEVE YEOWELL STEVE SADOWSKI, LEE MODER, TONY HARRIS and others Cover by TONY HARRIS In this fifth hardcover, Starman embarks on a personal space odyssey to find the long-lost brother of his girlfriend. But when a chance encounter sends Starman sprawling through time, Jack shares an adventure with the Legion of Super-Heroes, battling aliens alongside Adam Strange and meeting Superman’s father. Collects STARMAN #47-60 and 1,000,000, STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #0, ALL STAR COMICS 80-PAGE GIANT #1 and a story from JSA: ALL STARS #4 (2003)! On sale OCTOBER 6 • 464 pg, FC, $49.99 US LOBO: HIGHWAY TO HELL TP Written by SCOTT IAN Art and cover by SAM KIETH Heavy metal icon Scott Ian, lead singer of Anthrax, makes his comics debut in this raucous Lobo tale collected from the 2-issue Prestige format miniseries! Lobo has made a new enemy: Satan. Hell’s iron-fisted ruler has a serious grudge against the last Czarnian, and he’s out to strike Lobo right in his blackened, scabrous heart. On sale SEPTEMBER 29 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES VOL. 4 TP Written by JAMES SHOOTER, E. NELSON BRIDWELL and CARY BATES Art by CURT SWAN, DAVE COCKRUM and others Cover by CURT SWAN & MIKE ESPOSITO In this volume, the Legion battles Mordru the Merciless and The Fatal Five and meets The Tornado Twins. Collecting ADVENTURE COMICS #369-380, ACTION COMICS #378-387, 389-392 and SUPERBOY #172, 173, 176, 183, 184, 188, 190 and 191. On sale SEPTEMBER 22 • 512 pg, B&W, $19.99 US LUTHOR HC Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO Art by LEE BERMEJO, MICK GRAY & KARL STORY Cover by LEE BERMEJO Writer Brian Azzarello and artist Lee Bermejo (the creators behind the acclaimed best-selling graphic novel JOKER) deliver a bold story in which readers get a glimpse into the mind of Superman’s longtime foe, published for the first time in hardcover – with new, additional story pages, sketch material and more! Collected from the 5-issue miniseries LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL, LUTHOR reveals why the genius villain chooses to be the proverbial thorn in the Man of Steel’s side: to save humanity from the untrustworthy alien being. On sale OCTOBER 20 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US SUPERMAN: NIGHTWING AND FLAMEBIRD VOL. 2 HC Written by JAMES ROBINSON, GREG RUCKA & ERIC TRAUTMANN Art by PERE PEREZ and BIT Cover by ALEX GARNER With The Man of Steel away on New Krypton, it’s up to Mon-El to face off against Bizarro and General Lane – Lois Lane’s father – in this new hardcover collecting ACTION COMICS #883-889, SUPERMAN #696 and stories from ADVENTURE COMICS #8-10. On sale OCTOBER 6 • 208 pg, FC, $24.99 US SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON VOL. 2 TP Written by GEOFF JOHNS, JAMES ROBINSON and STERLING GATES Art by RENATO GUEDES, PETE WOODS, JAMAL IGLE and others Cover by ALEX ROSS Don’t miss this second volume of the mega-event that alters The Man of Tomorrow down to his core, with stories from SUPERMAN #682 and 683, ACTION COMICS #872 and 873 and SUPERGIRL #35 and 36, now in trade paperback! After a long-lost section of Krypton is miraculously resurrected on Earth, The Man of Steel greets thousands of Kryptonians who are suddenly able to walk among humans. But a jarring culture clash destroys relations between the two species and violence erupts! On sale SEPTEMBER 8 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US THE WORLD’S GREATEST SUPER-HEROES TP Written by PAUL DINI Art and cover by ALEX ROSS Between 1998 and 2003, Paul Dini, the Emmy Award-winning producer of Batman Beyond and The New Batman/Superman Adventures, joined forces with superstar illustrator Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME) to create six original graphic novels starring The World’s Greatest Super-Heroes: • SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH • BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME • SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE • WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH • JLA: SECRET ORIGINS • JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE Now, all six of these classic works are back in a new trade paperback that includes developmental art and more. On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 8.125”x11” • 400 pg FC, $29.99 US SUPERGIRL: DEATH AND THE FAMILY TP Written by STERLING GATES, HELEN SLATER & JAKE BLACK Art by JAMAL IGLE, CLIFF CHIANG and others Cover by RENATO GUEDES The Silver Banshee returns in this new title collecting SUPERGIRL #48-50 and SUPERGIRL ANNUAL #1, and this time she’s after an artifact that could break her family’s curse. Meanwhile, Lana Lang’s mysterious condition gets worse. Can Supergirl save her? On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US THE WARLORD VOLUME 2: THE FORGOTTEN TP Written by MIKE GRELL Art by MIKE GRELL & CHAD HARDIN Cover by MIKE GRELL The Warlord has been injured and can’t remember his own name in this title collecting issues #7-12! Good thing he remembers how to fight – or the ape-men of this forgotten world would leave him in an unmarked grave! And when a documentary filmmaker enters Skartaris, will he stay in the background or incite conflict? On sale SEPTEMBER 22 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US Johnny DC BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #20 Written by BOB GREENBERGER Art and cover by ROBERT POPE & SCOTT MCRAE Big Barda enlists the help of the World’s Greatest Detective to find the World’s Greatest Escape Artist! But when the Female Furies attack, will Batman be able to stop them and save the heroine from New Genesis? It’s going to take a miracle! On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #19 Written by ART BALTAZAR & FRANCO Art and cover by MIKE NORTON Is the Wizard Shazam truly gone forever? Can Tawny regain his human form? And has Freddy Freeman found it in his heart to forgive Captain Marvel? These questions and more just might be answered in our rip-roaring final issue! Plus, a very surprising guest appearence. On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TINY TITANS #31 Written by ART BALTAZAR & FRANCO Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR Join all the super-people for a super birthday party at the Fortress of Solitude! This issue is going to be super…unless you count the room full of Brainiacs! Let’s hope the Brainiacs don’t ruin the party. On sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TINY TITANS: THE FIRST RULE OF PET CLUB… TP Written by ART BALTAZAR, FRANCO & GEOFF JOHNS Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR Wayne Manor is overrun in this title collecting issues #19-25 of the Eisner Award-winning series! There are penguins in the tub and bunnies everywhere – they’ve even driven the bats out of the Batcave! Also includes a story co-written by Geoff Johns that hints at the events of BLACKEST NIGHT! On sale SEPTEMBER 1 • 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #51 Written by EUGENE SON and ROB HOEGEE Art and cover by ETHEN BEAVERS Who is Generator Rex? Not even he knows! How can he cause machinery to grow out of his own body? No idea. What are the limits of his incredible powers? He’s just finding out... Check out this full-length story featuring Cartoon Network’s newest action hero! On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US LOONEY TUNES #189 Written by ARIE KAPLAN and BILL MATHENY Art by WALTER CARZON, RUBEN TORREIRO, DAVID ALVAREZ and MIKE DECARLO Cover by LEO BATIC In “Everyone’s a Critic,” Sylvester has big dreams of becoming a star in Hollywood. Unfortunately, Hollywood already has one – Tweety! On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SCOOBY-DOO #159 Written by PAUL KUPPERBERG & KEITH CHAMPAGNE Art by FABIO LAGUNA & ROBERTO BARRIO and HORACIO OTTOLINI Cover by ROBERT POPE & SCOTT McRAE It’s the biggest Shaggy story ever! When an enlarging ray accidentally hits Shaggy, Scooby and the gang have to find a way to reverse the effects! On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MAD MAGAZINE #505 Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS Now Bimonthly! MAD MAGAZINE kicks off its bimonthly status starting here! Bring a change of pants, ‘cause we’re going to tickle you ’til you lose control! On sale AUGUST 4 • 56 pg, FC, $5.99 US This is… Wildstorm THE AUTHORITY #25 Written by TOM TAYLOR Art by AL BARRIONUEVO Cover by HOWARD PORTER, ALLEN MARTINEZ & WES HARTMAN In the aftermath of the twin battles with the Aegean and Mondregon, the team assesses the damage and Hawksmoor is forced to explain the origin of his strange, secret weapon. Deathblow is down for the count, and Swift is unconscious with no one able to figure out why she can’t be revived. But there’s not much time to lick their wounds or ease over internal tensions as The Carrier appears to finally be approaching its ultimate destination. Who or what they are about to meet could alter the course of the Wildstorm Universe forever. On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILDCATS #26 Written by ADAM BEECHEN Art by TIM SEELEY & ANDY SMITH Cover by HOWARD PORTER, ALLEN MARTINEZ & WES HARTMAN On a planet torn apart and still recovering from Armageddon, there remain human refugees with desperate needs. One Wildcat sets out to help a single survivor on an errand of mercy, but the results could prove tragic! At the same time, Battalion, Ladytron, Aeon and company confront Pike’s new Wildcore team as Earth’s magical balance continues to weaken, and Grunge discovers exactly what Lynch is up to – and the answer will shock you! On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE AUTHORITY: THE LOST YEAR #12 Story by KEITH GIFFEN & GRANT MORRISON Written by KEITH GIFFEN Art by JERRY ORDWAY, KEVIN NOWLAN and others Cover by GENE HA It all comes down to this! The Authority finds their way home at long last. There have been hard lessons along the way across time and space, but will they learn the right warnings from them? Or will the team grow into the horrors they’ve beheld? Find out in this conclusion to the ultimate Authority story from writers Grant Morrison and Keith Giffen and an all-star line-up of the industry’s top illustrators! On sale AUGUST 18 • 12 of 12 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US DV8: GODS & MONSTERS #5 Written by BRIAN WOOD Art by REBEKAH ISAACS Cover by FIONA STAPLES Rachel Goldman and Michael Heller could not be a more mismatched pair. One’s a beautiful and aloof vinyl-clad it-girl and the other’s literally a dog-boy in stinky jeans and a biker jacket. But they end up together, adopted by the same tribe of nomads, and on opposite ends of the class spectrum: Rachel (a.k.a. “Sublime”) is worshipped and adored while Michael (a.k.a. “Evo”) spends each day in forced humiliation. In this strange and dangerous world, are team loyalties a factor at all? “The Beautiful People” part 5 of 8 is a harsh look at an ugly reality. On sale AUGUST 18 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY: ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE #2 Written by GAIL SIMONE Art by HORACIO DOMINGUES Cover by NEIL GOOGE Gail Simone’s beloved series continues! Following an attack on the police escort returning Mayor Fury to Tranquility, Sheriff Lindo and Deputy Duray find themselves in a deadly predicament! And Fury is in the fight of his life against this mysterious new villain. Will help from the town arrive in time – or will the man who crushed the Nazi war machine finally be defeated? On sale AUGUST 11 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US GEN13 #37 Written by PHIL HESTER Art by CRUDDIE TORIAN & SALEEM CRAWFORD Cover by J.G. JONES Gen 13 finds an unspoiled, secret oasis in the blasted ruins of America and will do anything to protect it. But a dark secret lies at the heart of this paradise — a secret that may claim the life of Burnout! On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILDCATS VERSION 3.0: YEAR ONE TP Written by JOE CASEY Art and cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN In this new title collecting issues #1-12 of the pivotal WILDCATS series, Spartan decides that his team can do more for the Earth as responsible corporate citizens than heroes. But the rest of the team won’t adjust to the stuffy suit-and-tie lifestyle so easily… On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 288 pg, FC, $24.99 US ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE 2—BROTHERS IN ARMS HC Written by KURT BUSIEK Art by BRENT ANDERSON Wraparound cover by ALEX ROSS In the concluding volume of THE DARK AGE, collecting BOOK 3 #1-4 and BOOK 4 #1-4, two brothers, one good and one evil, must deal with family secrets and social upheaval, involving heroes from Jack-In-the-Box to the Blue Knight and the unsettling events leading to the final fate of the mysterious Silver Agent. Find out why this era was so troubled through the eyes of two men who survived the its depths! On sale OCTOBER 20 • 240 pg, FC, $29.99 US TOM STRONG AND THE ROBOTS OF DOOM #3 Written by PETER HOGAN Art and cover by CHRIS SPROUSE & KARL STORY Tom Strong has traveled back to 1939 and he’s racing to prevent his evil son from recruiting an army that will allow the Nazis to conquer the world – the unstoppable Robots of Doom! Accompanied by his younger self, Tom faces a fatal showdown in the caverns of the Dero robots and is forced to seek aid from one of his deadliest enemies! On sale AUGUST 4 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US KANE AND LYNCH #1 Written by IAN EDGINTON Art by CHRISTOPHER MITTEN Cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH Following the bullet-ridden finale to the best-selling video game, Kane and Lynch decide what’s best for everyone concerned is that they go their separate ways. That is, until a contract is put out on their collective lives for a huge bounty – and every assassin and two-bit goon around the world is gunning for the volatile pair. Can the unrepentant traitor and medicated psychopath work together once more to save their lives and get to the bottom of this blood-drenched conspiracy? On sale AUGUST 4 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS IDES OF BLOOD #1 Written by STUART C. PAUL Art by CHRISTIAN DUCE Cover by MICHAEL GEIGER The year is 44 B.C. Julius Caesar has conquered Transylvania, and vampyres are Rome’s new slave class. But when rich mortals start turning up dead with fang marks on their necks, Valens, a vampyre slave-turned-Roman soldier, plunges into the blood-soaked underworld of Rome to capture the Pluto’s Kiss Killer. If he can prove himself, he’ll earn rank and riches beyond what anyone this side of the Tiber has ever seen! But if he fails, he just might find himself on top of the pile of bodies! Don’t miss this crimson-red, 6-issue thriller that mixes the undead intrigue of True Blood with the brutal Roman action and political drama of Spartacus from newcomers Stuart C. Paul and Christian Duce! On sale AUGUST 18 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US SPARTA: USA #6 Written by DAVID LAPHAM Art and cover by JOHNNY TIMMONS For years, Godfrey prepared for a confrontation with the Maestro to free Sparta. That face-off is now! Will he be man enough to overcome the blue-skinned overlord? Or will a stunning betrayal by one of his inner circle do him in? Find out in this stunning final issue of the miniseries! On sale AUGUST 4 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MODERN WARFARE 2: GHOST TP Written by DAVID LAPHAM Art by KEVIN WEST & DAVID LAPHAM Cover by JIM LEE Inspired by the Activision video game, WildStorm brings you a no-holds-barred, brutal tale of the mysterious Task Force 141 soldier known as “Ghost,” collecting the 6-issue miniseries. It’s a story that spans the globe, from the United Kingdom to war-torn Afghanistan to the drug war in Mexico. On sale SEPTEMBER 22 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS GEARS OF WAR #13 Written by JOSHUA ORTEGA & MICHAEL CAPPS Art and cover by LIAM SHARP With Marcus out of action, Damon Baird has taken command of Delta. Does Baird have what it takes to lead a wild mix of personalities and fighting abilities against a massive Locust onslaught? Find out as the blood-soaked conclusion to “Hollow” stomps into stores! On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS GARRISON #5 Written by JEFF MARIOTTE Art and cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA Garrison finally gets answers to questions about his shadowy origins – answers that raise even more questions. Whether he’ll live to put those answers to use is, of course, anybody’s guess. On sale AUGUST 25 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US FRINGE: TALES FROM THE FRINGE #3 Written by DANIELLE DISPALTRO & KRISTIN CANTRELL and JUSTIN DOBLE Art by AARON MINIER Cover by DIEGO LATORRE 1:10 Photo variant cover Based on the hit TV show! In the lead story, learn how Astrid Farnsworth solved her first murder and came to the attention of the FBI. In the backup, discover the lengths to which people will go to acquire the world’s deadliest weapon. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 25 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US FREE REALMS #12 Written by J.S. LEWIS Art by JON SOMMARIVA & SEAN PARSONS Cover by JON SOMMARIVA & ALLEN MARTINEZ The final leg of the Royal Scavenger Hunt leads Dane and Maya to the enlightened paths of Misty Mountain. With only one Chaos Stone left to retrieve, a powerful beast attacks as they realize that the outcome of their mission could decide the fate of the world! Don’t miss this exciting conclusion! On sale AUGUST 11 • 12 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US SUPERNATURAL: BEGINNING’S END TP Written by ANDREW DABB & DANIEL LOFLIN Art by DIEGO OLMOS & MATTHEW DOW SMITH Photo cover Picking up several years after RISING SON, the Winchesters find themselves in a strange situation: monster-hunting in NYC! This gripping story from the 6-issue miniseries – courtesy of television series writers Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin – explores what makes the Winchesters unique. On sale SEPTEMBER 8 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US WORLD OF WARCRAFT BOOK 4 HC Written by WALTER SIMONSON, LOUISE SIMONSON & MIKE COSTA Art by MIKE BOWDEN, TONY WASHINGTON & POP MHAN Cover by MIKE BOWDEN & TONY WASHINGTON In this epic tale from WORLD OF WARCRAFT #22-25 and the WORLD OF WARCRAFT SPECIAL, a new Council of Tirisfal is formed following an attempt on Med’an’s life. And while Med’an, Valeera and Maraad travel to Kharazhan to speak with the shade of Med’an’s father, Garona and Meryl team up to take out the ogre Cho’gall. Inspired by the outrageously popular MMORPG! On sale OCTOBER 27 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US X-FILES/30 DAYS OF NIGHT #2 Written by STEVE NILES & ADAM JONES Art by TOM MANDRAKE Cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO Mulder and Scully’s investigation into ritual killings in Alaska takes a dramatic turn when they discover a survivor among the carnage. Could she have witnessed the horror – or is she somehow chillingly connected to it? Get the answer in this second issue of the hotly anticipated crossover event between two of the most popular horror properties of the last two decades! Co-published with IDW. On sale AUGUST 18 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS Vertigo: Comics and Graphic Novels for Mature Readers A SICKNESS IN THE FAMILY HC Written by DENISE MINA Art by ANTONIO FUSO Cover by LEE BERMEJO Denise Mina, award-winning crime novelist, brings her psychological style of crime fiction to Vertigo Crime. Meet the Ushers. The parents, Ted and Biddy. Grandma Martha. The three kids, William, Amy and Sam. Just a normal, middle-class family gathered around the table on Christmas Day. Until they start dying. Violent deaths. One by one. Is there a curse on their house, as a recently unearthed history of witchcraft in the area would suggest? Or has one member of the Usher clan declared open season on the rest? As secrets and resentments boil to the surface, it becomes clear that more than one Usher has a motive for killing off the others. But in the end, the truth turns out to be far more shocking than anyone in this ill-fated family could have imagined. On sale OCTOBER 13 • 5.5” x 8”, 192 pg, B&W, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS THE GREEN WOMAN HC Written by PETER STRAUB & MICHAEL EASTON Art and cover by JOHN BOLTON New York Times best-selling author Peter Straub resurrects his most sinister creation, Fielding “Fee” Bandolier, the unstoppable serial killer last seen in Straub’s bestseller, The Throat. Aging and tired of a life devoted to death, Fee is preparing to end his long career of bloodshed. Bob Steele is a disillusioned New York detective out for redemption and to him redemption means a one-man crusade to stop Fielding Bandolier. Steele’s father cruelly named him after a Hollywood cowboy hero. The name has been a curse because Bob has very little hero in him. But he’s going to give it one last try. Cop and killer finally face off in a mysterious midwestern pub, “The Green Woman Tavern.” And in that abandoned place, an unspeakable evil stronger than either of them lies waiting to seal the fates of both men. On sale OCTOBER 6 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US MATURE READERS AMERICAN VAMPIRE #6 Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE 1:25 variant cover by RAPHAEL GRAMPA It’s Las Vegas circa 1935, and Skinner Sweet and our gal Pearl are about to learn the hard way that the bloodsuckers in Hollywood were nothing compared to what awaits them in Sin City. In just a few short years, young police Chief Cash McCogan has watched his native city of Las Vegas go from cow-town to wild, glittering boom-town. And when the bodies of prominent businessmen start showing up drained of blood, Chief McCogan finds himself facing a threat much darker and deadlier than anything he could have imagined...and the only sure bet in town is that Skinner and Pearl are right in the thick of it! So belly up to the bar and lay your chips on the table, because “Devil in the Sand,” the next cycle of AMERICAN VAMPIRE, begins now! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS AIR #24 Written by G. WILLOW WILSON Art and cover by M.K. PERKER In her climactic final battle with the Etesians, Blythe must use everything she’s learned to make the skies – and the people she loves – safe. She’ll either emerge as a captain and pilot or not at all. Everything’s led up to this! FINAL ISSUE • On sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS DAYTRIPPER #9 Written by GABRIEL BÁ & FÁBIO MOON Art by GABRIEL BÁ & FÁBIO MOON Cover by GABRIEL BÁ Brás is going through one of those days that seems like a lifetime; when so many things happen and change so fast and so dramatically that he can’t keep track of what the hell is going on. In this penultimate issue to the acclaimed miniseries, can he figure things out before it’s too late? On sale AUGUST 11 • 9 of 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS DMZ #56 Written by BRIAN WOOD Art by NATHAN FOX Cover by JP LEON This second in a series of five one-shot stories concerns the enigmatic Wilson, the self-professed protector of Chinatown and confidant to Matty Roth. Wilson’s always said he’d “own” the DMZ in the end, and now, with the U.S. poised to steamroll its way into the city, it’s do-or-die time for the old man. Artist Nathan Fox (Pigeons from Hell) returns to DMZ for another gorgeous, detail-rich issue. On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS GREEK STREET #14 Written by PETER MILLIGAN Art by WERTHER DELL’EDERA Cover by DAVIDE FURNO In the conclusion to “Ajax,” traumatized Afghanistan veteran Alex decides to hit back at the politician he blames for depriving him of a medal. Can his wife stop more blood being spilled? Ghosts, nightmares, politics and madness collide as Alex must find the courage to face the wraith who’s been haunting him. On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HOUSE OF MYSTERY #28 Written by MATTHEW STURGES Art by LUCA ROSSI and ESAO ANDREWS Cover by ESAO ANDREWS The Witch Queen seems to think that Fig is very important, but the more time they spend together, the more the Witch Queen has her doubts… Plus, this month’s short story is illustrated by cover artist Esao Andrews (FABLES: 1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL) and stars our dearly departed Poet. On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #97 Written by BILL WILLIGHAM Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & DAN GREEN Cover by JOAO RUAS In “Rose Red” part 4 of 5, the Farm is in terrible shape. Factions competing for control of the Fables are splitting it apart. Who can save them? Who, dammit, who? Hush now, and settle down, dear readers. For once it wasn’t a rhetorical question. Here’s your answer: At long last, it’s Rose Red to the rescue. Well... maybe. We’ll see. On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES #47 Written by MATTHEW STURGES & BILL WILLINGHAM Art by TONY AKINS & ANDREW PEPOY Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND The Page Sisters have a lead on the horde of books that went missing from the Golden Boughs way back when. Jack Frost has a lead on one of the most dangerous monsters he’s yet to face. And just when he thought he was getting too old for this $#!%, Jack Horner has a lead on a tasty snack. Featuring a selection of the classic “Jack Dragon & Gary” newspaper strips of yore and your requisite helping of Babe the Miniature Blue Ox. On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #270 Written by PETER MILLIGAN Art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & STEFANO LANDINI Cover by SIMON BISLEY Assisted by Shade, the Changing Man, John Constantine tries getting his sanity back to find out why he grew a white beard, lost a thumb and went out of his bloody mind. What about Epiphany – is she as dead as she appears to be? Looks like it’ll take a trip back to Shade’s home planet, Meta, to settle an old score between Shade and Constantine! On sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS iZOMBIE #4 Written by CHRIS ROBERSON Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED After a few months of brain-eating, Gwen Dylan thinks she knows all there is to know about being a zombie. But she’s dead wrong. When the mysterious mummy Amon takes her on the “Magical Memory Tour” and reveals secrets from Ancient Egypt to modern-day Oregon, Gwen quickly discovers that the world is much, much stranger than she ever imagined. Meanwhile, the monster-hunters close in on Claire the vampire, and Spot the were-terrier deals with the fallout of last issue’s startling revelation. On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS JOE THE BARBARIAN #8 Written by GRANT MORRISON Art and cover by SEAN MURPHY All of Joe’s new allies and enemies descend upon the same battlefield as he and his army have their final showdown with Death itself! Hearts will be broken and sacrifices will be made as the white-hot team of Grant Morrison and Sean Murphy wrap up one of the most talked-about miniseries of the year in an unforgettable final showdown. On sale AUGUST 18 • 8 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS MADAME XANADU #26 Written by MATT WAGNER Art by CHRISSIE ZULLO Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM It’s said that the olfactory sense is man’s most powerful, and that’s bad news for poor Sammy, an eight-year-old boy who smells – badly. In his dreams, though, things are fine when he becomes Sammy Starrider, a space cowboy who saves a beautiful princess from aliens and Astro-witches. Madame Xanadu isn’t fazed by Sammy’s odor or his fantasies. In fact, she’s been seeking him out. This spectacular third part of “Extra Sensory” features guest art from CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE cover artist Chrissie Zullo. On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READES NORTHLANDERS #31 Written by BRIAN WOOD Art by RICCARDO BURCHIELLI Cover by MASSIMO CARNEVALE Trying to survive in rigid 9th century Norway, young outcasts Erik and Ingrid continue fleeing all forms of society, turning increasingly to the past, to paganism and the “old ways,” hoping to find something – anything – they can feel is their own. But they’re dogged every step of the way. The Church sends out heavily armed search and rescue teams to bring Ingrid back to the flock from which she recently ran away. On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS SWEET TOOTH #12 Written by JEFF LEMIRE Art and cover by JEFF LEMIRE In this stand-alone story, we take a peek into a day in the life of Gus as our favorite antlered boy finds moments of surprising tenderness in the grueling militia camp. Meanwhile, Dr. Singh recounts the events of the plague. The shocking revelations continue in this great jumping-on point to Vertigo’s Eisner-nominated buzz book! On sale AUGUST 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN DELUXE EDITION BOOK 4 HC Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Art by PIA GUERRA, GORAN SUDZUKA & JOSE MARZAN, JR. Cover by MASSIMO CARNEVALE As this deluxe edition collecting Y: THE LAST MAN #37-48 begins, we catch up on the adventures of Yorick’s monkey Ampersand (whose biology may hold the key to stopping the male-killing plague) and learn the origin of Yorick’s mysterious protector, Agent 355. Meanwhile, Yorick searches for his fiancée in Australia with deadly results before heading off to Japan to learn the shocking truth behind who ordered Ampersand’s recent abduction. On sale OCTOBER 20 • 296 pg, FC, $29.99 US • MATURE READERS SCALPED #41 Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK Dash Bad Horse and his ex-girlfriend have both worked hard to get their lives in order, but now they may be torn apart again by the one thing that’s a bane for them both: Family. On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS TP Original story by NEIL GAIMAN Adaptation, art and cover by P. CRAIG RUSSELL P. Craig Russell’s comics adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s epic fantasy novella is now in trade paperback. A young monk and a shape-changing fox find themselves romantically drawn together. But when the fox learns of a plot to steal the monk’s life, she’ll need the aid of Morpheus to save the man she loves. On sale SEPTEMBER 29 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS THE UNWRITTEN #16 Written by MIKE CAREY Art by PETER GROSS Cover by YUKO SHIMIZU When Tom and Wilson Taylor come face-to-face, secrets are revealed, friends and enemies unmask, and chickens come home to roost. All this plus exclusive coverage of the launch party for the 14th Tommy Taylor novel – an unexploded bomb and a perfect gift for loved ones. On sale AUGUST 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOL. 8: DIRGE TP (NEW PRINTING) Written by WARREN ELLIS Art by DARICK ROBERTSON & RODNEY RAMOS Cover by JOHN CASSADAY Collecting issues #43-48 of the groundbreaking series, TRANSMETROPOLITAN: DIRGE sees all hell breaking loose as a nameless sniper terrorizes the Print District and a raging superstorm clears the streets of The City. On sale SEPTEMBER 8 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS UNKNOWN SOLDIER #23 Written by JOSHUA DYSART Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI Cover by DAVE JOHNSON In the hands of the men who created his fractured psyche, Moses is ready to assume his role as a super soldier in service of a shadowy government agency. But on one condition: Bring back ostracized CIA agent in exile Jack Lee Howl. Get ready for secrets revealed, mysteries unlocked and old warriors reunited. On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CMX 51 WAYS TO SAVE HER VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Usamaru Furuya CMX. On Japan’s manmade island of Odaiba, a young man comes to the aid of a girl he knew from school. Just a few minutes later, a massive earthquake hits, bringing untold destruction and cutting the island off from nearby Tokyo. Together with their fellow survivors, the young couple must find a way out of their nightmarish surroundings. But even if they get off the island, will there be anyone alive to help them? Advance-solicited • On sale September 1 • 5.5” x 8” • 192 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS CARVED By Shizu Takamura, Naoyuki Yokota and Kouji SHIRAISHI CMX. A scary urban legend comes to life in this single volume story. In a Tokyo playground, a mysterious, scissor-wielding killer murders a young boy. The incident resurrects the myth of the “Slit-Mouth Woman,” a mutilated person who roams the earth, seeking revenge for her disfigurement. It quickly becomes an internet obsession, leading one group to try to take matters into its own hands. Advance-solicited • On sale September 22 • 5.5” x 8” • 144 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS GO GO HEAVEN!! VOL. 9 Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. Shirayuki continues her time traveling mission to save souls! Landing in a country ruled by a brutal, military dictatorship, she’s really on her own as her beloved Prince is unable to determine where she’s gone. The peasantry believes her to be a legendary witch, destined to lead them to salvation. Can she make this prophecy come true? Advance-solicited • On sale September 8 • 5” x 7.375” 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US• TEENS POLYPHONICA CARDINAL: CRIMSON VOL. 2 By Tomo Hirokawa, Ichiro Sakaki, ocelot CMX/FLEX COMIX. Struggling music student Phoron seems to have lost his ability to create the sound that keeps the feisty spirit named Corti bound to this world. Not only isn’t this good news for Corti, but if Phoron can’t figure out what’s causing this problem, he’ll get kicked out of school. Could it be that there’s more than a simple lack of confidence behind this latest lackluster performance? Advance-solicited • On sale September 15 • 5” x 7.375” • 162 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN PLUS DC Direct BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES It’s a madhouse … and the lunatics are running the asylum! After arriving on Arkham Island, Batman is greeted by Warden Sharp and security personnel. Although The Joker is securely strapped to a handcart for transfer to the deepest bowels of Arkham, he escapes nonetheless. This is going to be the worst night of Batman’s life. With The Joker free, inciting unrest among the inmates, Batman faces a riot from a cadre of Gotham City’s most wanted: killers and psychopaths who are screaming for vengeance and out for blood. Batman’s blood. His mission? Stop The Joker — and his accomplices — at all costs. Welcome to the asylum. Arkham Asylum. BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES are based on the game designs of the “Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever.” * The Joker with Scarface - 6.7” h (The Joker), 2” h (Scarface) * Scarecrow - 6” h * Batman - 6.75” h * Harley Quinn - 6.5” h All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included. 4-color clamshell blister card packaging. On Sale January 12, 2011 * Action Figures * PI HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN BUST BASED ON THE ART OF IVAN REIS • SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN The Blackest Night continues in mini-bust form! Each month in 2011, DC Direct releases a mini-bust featuring a character from the hugely popular DC Comics’ epic BLACKEST NIGHT. Green Lantern Hal Jordan leads the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT bust line! The sculpture features Hal Jordan atop a special base that displays the spectrum of Lantern symbols. The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 6.25” high x 3” wide x 4” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition. On Sale January 26, 2011 * Bust * $70 US BLACKEST NIGHT PORTFOLIO SET #1 BY VARIOUS ARTISTS Painted cover art from the best-selling comics series Blackest Night is here and perfect for framing! Twelve prints painted by Rodolfo Migliari – including two collaborations with Ivan Reis and one with Dave Gibbons – printed on high-quality 4-color matte paper stock, collected in a 4-color folder and shrink-wrapped together. All 12 prints measure approximately 8” x 10” and are ready for instant framing. The following prints are included in this set: * BLACKEST NIGHT: TALES OF THE CORPS HARDCOVER * BLACKEST NIGHT #5 VARIANT COVER * BLACKEST NIGHT #6 VARIANT COVER * BLACKEST NIGHT #7 VARIANT COVER * BLACKEST NIGHT: TALES OF THE CORPS #2 VARIANT COVER * BLACKEST NIGHT GREEN LANTERN HARDCOVER * BLACKEST NIGHT HARDCOVER * GREEN LANTERN CORPS #48 * GREEN LANTERN #49 VARIANT COVER * GREEN LANTERN CORPS #47 VARIANT COVER * GREEN LANTERN #40 VARIANT COVER * BLACKEST NIGHT #4 VARIANT COVER On Sale January 26, 2011 * Portfolio* $29.99 US BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE: BATMAN BY TONY DANIEL DESIGNED BY TONY DANIEL • SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP From New York Times bestselling author and artist Tony Daniel! The next Batman Black and White statue is based on Daniel’s art from the Batman storyline, “The Battle For The Cowl.” This statue measures approximately 9” high (to top of hand) x 6.5” wide x 3.5” deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box. Limited Edition. On sale January 5, 2011 * Statue * $80 US COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE: SUPERGIRL STATUE DESIGNED BY ADAM HUGHES • SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS SMASHING! With strength and speed, the Girl of Steel blasts up through soil and stone, shattering solid rock, shooting into the stratosphere. As the Kryptonian cousin of Superman, Kara Zor-El has her sights set on the stars, streaking through the heavens in a supersonic blur – a soaring symbol of justice and truth. Supergirl is the latest hero to join the stunning COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE statue series, with fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes specially commissioned to design Supergirl for this smashingly successful series. Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and measuring approximately 11.75” high x 4.25” wide x 5” deep, this statue is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition. On Sale January 12, 2011 * Statue * $99.99 US AME-COMI HEROINE MINI-FIGURES SERIES 1 SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL They may be tiny, but they are mighty… mighty cute, that is! The Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures are here! The girls of Gotham City — Batgirl, Harley Quinn, and Poison Ivy — are the first in an all-new, super-cute line of mini-figures, affectionately known as “mini-comis.” Based on the larger Ame-Comi Heroine PVC Statue line, these miniature Ame-Comi PVC figures are all brand-new sculpts! Batgirl cuddles a squishable baby bat toy, as Harley Quinn wields a deadly pop-gun and Poison Ivy charms a serpentine vine. * Harley Quinn -5” h * Batgirl -5” h * Poison Ivy - 5” h Packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook, each non-articulated PVC mini figure is sold separately, and includes a display base. On Sale January 19, 2011 * PVC Mini Figures * PI DC Unlimited KILLZONE SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES It is the year 2357 and, after years of fighting, the Interplanetary Strategic Alliance (ISA) sends its fleet to Helghan, the home planet of its bitter enemy – the Helghast. In a daring bid to defeat them and remove their tyrannical leader, ISA troopers begin their assault on Helghan, a world as brutal and merciless as the Helghast themselves. * Helghast Sniper - 6.5” h * Helghast Assault Infantry - 6.25” h Each figure features multiple points of articulation. 4-color clamshell packaging. On sale January 19, 2011 * Action Figures * PI IDW PUBLISHING DUNGEONS & DRAGONS #0 (W) John Rogers, Alex Irvine (A) Andrea DiVito, Peter Bergting (C) Paul Renaud, Wayne Reynolds Step into the world of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS! Take your first strides on a long and majestic adventure — fight to stay alive — fight for honor — fight for glory! In this special issue you’ll get two stories introducing you to the upcoming D&D worlds, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, too. All this leads up to the thrilling release of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS #1 in November and a DARK SUN limited series in January. Don’t miss this value-priced jumping-on point for the all-new wave of D&D comics! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 24pgs $0.99 WITCH & WIZARD: THE BATTLE FOR SHADOWLAND #4 (W) Dara Naraghi (A) Victor Santos (C) Fabio Moon Back at Garfunkle's, Whit finds a spell that might counteract the Breach Device being used by the New Order to try to destroy the resistance. Whit joins Wisty and the other kids on the rooftop in order to cast a "curse" spell that may help tip the odds in their favor. Heeding the call to arms, the young rebels encounter scores more troops entering Shadowland. As this huge battle rages on, the future of our heroes lies in the balance as this action-packed first adventure reaches its climax. FC, 32pgs $3.99 THE MURDER OF KING TUT #3 (OF 5) (W) James Patterson, Alexander Irvine (A) Christopher Mitten, Ron Randall (C) Darwyn Cooke Archeologist Howard Carter is on hard times, being kicked out of the business while there are tantalizing rumors about the tomb of someone named Tutankhamun and a pharaoh buried in the Valley of Kings… meanwhile, we witness Tut’s boyhood and deepening relationship with his sister, Ankhe… FC, 32pgs $3.99 TRUE BLOOD #2 (W) Alan Ball, David Tischman & Mariah Huehner (A) David Messina (C) Messina, J. Scott Campbell Trapped inside the mystically-sealed Merlotte's by a soul-sucking spirit, psychic waitress and vampire girlfriend Sookie Stackhouse is forced to reveal her deepest, most shameful secret to save the lives of Bill and her friends. But will Sookie's shame be enough to satisfy the spirit, and does her story hold a surprise clue to the true cause of her parent's death? Our untold tale from the world of HBO's hit vampire series TRUE BLOOD continues. Story by series creator Alan Ball and show writers Elizabeth Finch & Kate Barnow! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 TRANSFORMERS #10 (W) Mike Costa (A/C) Guido Guidi “International Incident,” Part 2: Spike and Optimus lead a covert team onto South Korean soil, but do they have a chance against a fully-armed platoon of Combaticons? Somebody's about to get their tail-pipe kicked in a big way. Costa and Guidi bring the pain with the biggest brawl yet in the Transformers ongoing title. FC, 32pgs $3.99 TRANSFORMERS: IRONHIDE #4 (OF 4) (W) Mike Costa (A) Casey Coller (C) Marcelo Matere, Coller Filled with destiny, purpose, and seven million years of Decepticon-whuppin’ to catch up on, Ironhide goes out to meet the Swarm in an epic final confrontation. Casey Coller and Mike Costa deliver what is far and away the most action-packed issue of their careers, and the fate of Cybertron is changed forever. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 TRANSFORMERS: NEFARIOUS #6 (OF 6) (W) Simon Furman (A) Carlos Magno (C) Brian Rood, Magno The fate of the entire planet teeters in the balance as OPTIMUS PRIME makes a fateful decision; a no-win scenario he never thought he’d have to face… again. Cover-to-cover searing battle action and truly epic stakes, the sequel to Revenge of the Fallen concludes — and how! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 TRANSFORMERS: LAST STAND OF THE WRECKERS TPB (W) Nick Roche, James Roberts (A/C) Nick Roche The AUTOBOT special ops crew, THE WRECKERS, are sent to investigate Garrus-9, a prison that fell to the DECEPTICONS three years ago with no communication in or out since. Who’s really behind the prison siege, and what dark secret awaits SPRINGER there? The answers to those questions will send this mission to the razors edge! SC, 7x10, 132pgs, FC $19.99 TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA OMNIBUS SC (W) Chris Sarracini, Simon Furman (A) James Raiz, Guido Guidi, Don Figueroa (C) Figueroa The DECEPTICONS, feeding off the energy of captured MINI-CONS, are about to begin a hostile takeover of the TRANSFORMERS’ home planet, CYBERTRON. Do OPTIMUS PRIME and the heroic AUTOBOTS stand a chance of defending the planet against these super-powered villains? And will the MINI-CONS ever get their freedom back? The action is so explosive that the shock waves will shake not only CYBERTRON but even planet Earth right down to the core! SC, 6x9, 424pgs, FC $24.99 TRANSFORMERS: BEST OF MEGATRON TPB (W) Bob Budiansky, Simon Furman (A) Various (C) Livio Ramondelli MEGATRON is the brutal and cunning leader of the DECEPTICONS. Locked in constant battle with the AUTOBOTS, MEGATRON seeks to win the war and claim CYBERTRON for himself. These tales, culled from his datatracks, contain his most ruthless and defining moments. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $19.99 G.I. JOE #21 (W) Chuck Dixon (A) Alex Cal (C) Kelsey Shannon, Robert Atkins Action at crush depth as Shipwreck and his crew board a massive COBRA submarine to take control. But the clock is ticking as a nuke set in a deep underwater trench could blow, killing them and dooming Scarlett and Ripcord. This special image and its incentive cover pay homage to the classic G.I. Joe #21 “silent issue” from yesteryear! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 G.I. JOE: ORIGINS #18 (W) Chuck Dixon (A) Alex Cal (C) Tom Feister, Cal “The Origin of Zartan,” Part 3: The origin of the killer chameleon of COBRA concludes! Zartan is on the run from COBRA in the back alleys of a European metropolis. They must capture the elusive agent before he escapes forever. But Zartan has no intentions of letting COBRA off that easy. This three-part arc comes to its bloody conclusion. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #157 (W) Larry Hama (A) Agustin Padilla (C) Padilla, Rod Whigham Relentless Cobra hit teams go after the disbanded and outlawed G.I. Joe team. The beleaguered Joes converge on their pre-set rallying point, determined to launch an organized counter-attack and bring the fight back to Cobra. Meanwhile, cohesion within Cobra ranks begins to deteriorate as Dr. Venom returns from the dead! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 G.I. JOE: HEARTS AND MINDS #4 (OF 4) (W) Max Brooks (A) Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso (C) Chaykin, Fuso From Max Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of WORLD WAR Z and masterful artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso comes the next generation of G.I. JOE and COBRA. "Only an inferior mind cowers in the shadow of morality."—DR. MINDBENDER "Time cannot heal all wounds, and neither can I."—DOC 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 G.I. JOE: COBRA #7 (W) Christos N. Gage (A) Sergio Carrera (C) Antonio Fuso Because you demanded it...THE ORIGIN OF CROC MASTER! He dreams strange, green dreams, and the story of how this herpetophilic (look it up) misanthrope became the man he is and joined up with Cobra will make your skin crawl. Also: the IDW debut of yet another classic Cobra character you never thought you'd see again! FC, 32pgs $3.99 G.I. JOE: ORIGINS VOL. 3 TPB (W) J.T. Krul, Marc Andreyko, Scott Beatty (A) Klaus Scherwinski, Ben Templesmith, Shannon Gallant (C) Templesmith In this explosive volume, readers are treated to four powerful stories – one each about COBRA’s baddest girl, the amnesiac Beach Head, the cold-blooded Snow Job and, of course, the first appearance of fan-favorite Ripcord! Each tale features insights and clues that lay the foundation for a long line of G.I. JOE stories to come. SC, 7x10, 132pgs, FC $19.99 CLASSIC G.I. JOE VOL. 9 (W) Larry Hama (A) Marshall Rogers, Ron Wagner, Tony Salmons, MD Bright (C) Jonboy Meyers Completely re-colored and re-mastered, and collected into trade paperback for the first time! The adventures of America's elite soldiers continue in issues #81–90 of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO. Includes stories “Plots and Tracts,” “Roadpig,” “Assault on Castle Destro,” “Recurring Themes,” and more. SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC $24.99 G.I. JOE: BEST OF SCARLETT TPB (W) Larry Hama (A) Various (C) Robert Atkins Collecting the most heroic moments of G.I. JOE, this volume focuses on one of the JOE's most dependable, dedicated, and desirable operatives—Scarlett! SC, 7x10, 148pgs, FC $19.99 LOCKE & KEY: KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #1 (W) Joe Hill (A/C) Gabriel Rodriguez As the new arc begins, Bode Locke discovers a key that unlocks the world of tooth, fang, claw, and feather, in a story that leaves hundreds dead! Hundreds of birds, that is. No. Seriously. FC, 32pgs $3.99 LOCKE & KEY: WELCOME TO LOVECRAFT #1—LEGACY EDITION (W) Joe Hill (A/C) Gabriel Rodriguez Welcome to Lovecraft, Mass, home of the acclaimed Locke & Key series! This is where it all began, and now, in this value-priced, extra-length edition of the first L&K issue, get the original 32-page story, as well as an 8-page recap of where the series as gone before as we unlock the latest, greatest chapter in the ongoing saga! FC, 40pgs $1.00 HARLAN ELLISON’S PHOENIX WITHOUT ASHES #1 (OF 4) (W) Harlan Ellison (A) Alan Robinson (C) John K. Snyder III Harlan Ellison, one of the Grand Masters of science fiction and a multiple Hugo-, Nebula-, and Edgar Award-winner, returns to his roots with the graphic novel, Phoenix Without Ashes. The year is 2785, and Devon, a farmer banished for challenging his community’s Elders, discovers a secret that changes everything he knew about the world, leading him on an adventure beyond his understanding and a quest to solve a mystery beyond his understanding before his entire world is destroyed in cataclysm. FC, 32pgs $3.99 ANGEL #36 (W) Bill Willingham, Bill Williams (A) Elena Casagrande (C) Jenny Frison When L.A. went to hell, everyone thought things couldn’t get any worse. Well, they were dead wrong. Especially now that the new Big Bad is officially out for blood. Meanwhile the magical fall out from The Fall continues to get weirder, and Angel find himself with more enemies than you can wave a sharp wooden type thingy at. FC, 32pgs $3.99 ANGEL: A HOLE IN THE WORLD TPB (W) Scott Tipton (A/C) Elena Casagrande IDW's series of adaptations of landmark Angel episodes continues with “A Hole in the World,” one of the series' most heartbreaking episodes! Adapting both "A Hole in the World" and "Shells," this five-issue miniseries tells the tragic tale of how Illyria came to fight alongside Angel, and at what terrible cost. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC $19.99 SPIKE: THE DEVIL YOU KNOW #3 (OF 4) (W) Bill Williams (A) Chris Cross (C) Franco Urru Reluctant teammates Spike and Eddie Hope are having a hell of time getting information out of the demon world about their newest nemesis and her agenda. They’re also having a hard time not strangling each other. But a high stakes card game, some new Hellmouth problems, and a really big killer demon, could force them to have to get along in a hurry. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 SWORD OF DRACULA TPB (W) Jason Henderson (A) Greg Land, William Belk, Terry Pallot (C) Tony Harris Dracula — the world’s most deadly terrorist — controls blood itself and an army of thousands. To stop him, Ronnie Van Helsing must bring every Humvee, chopper, motorcycle, and machine gun she can muster. Wall-to-wall vampire/commando/zombie action with wraparound cover from Tony Harris. This new edition features a special appearance by Alex Van Helsing of the brand-new HarperTeen novel, Alex Van Helsing: Vampire Rising! SC, 7x10, 156pgs, B&W $14.99 STAR TREK MOVIE ADAPTATION #6 (OF 6) (W) Alex Kurtzman, Robert Orci, Mike Johnson, Tim Jones (A/C) David Messina The official comics adaptation of the blockbuster film STAR TREK comes to an epic conclusion in this mini-series presented by J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman! Kirk, Spock and the crew of the Enterprise fight to save Earth from Vulcan's fate! Brought to you by the creative team behind the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN, this series includes scenes not included in the original film! FC, 32pgs $3.99 STAR TREK: BURDEN OF KNOWLEDGE #3 (OF 4) (W) Scott & David Tipton (A) Frederica Manfredi (C) Joe Corroney When the Enterprise arrives too late to save another starship in distress, all evidence of guilt points to a shocking source: a fellow Federation member! Can Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock prevent all-out war with the Tellarites? From the creative team behind SPOCK: REFLECTIONS! FC, 32pgs $3.99 STAR TREK OMNIBUS: THE ORIGINAL SERIES TPB (W) David Tischman, Scott Tipton, DC Fontana, Derrick Chester, Various (A) David Messina, Gordon Purcell, Steve Conley, Leonard O’Grady, Sharp Bros., Various (C) Sharp Bros. Blast off with the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise on fantastic voyages through exciting worlds in this collection of Original Series era Star Trek comics. Collects Star Trek series Year Four, Enterprise Experiment, Klingons: Blood Will Tell, and The Original Series Alien Spotlights. SC, 6x9, 464pgs, FC $24.99 THE LAST UNICORN #3 (OF 6) (W) Peter S. Beagle, Peter B. Gillis (A) Renae De Liz (C) Frank Stockton, De Liz The unicorn and her newfound friend Schmendrick, the slightly hapless magician, continue their journey towards King Haggard’s castle and the increasing threat of the seemingly omnipotent Red Bull. On the way they encounter a forest thief chieftain, his world weary wife, Molly, and the ghosts of a most mythic band of heroes. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 BRAM STOKER’S DEATH SHIP #4 (OF 4) (W) Gary Gerani (A) Stuart Sayger (C) Cliff Nielsen The crew of the doomed sea vessel, the Demeter, are being killed like clockwork and the culprit is evil itself! Expanding on the greatest vampire story ever written, Bram Stoker’s Death Ship, concludes this terrifying tale of the voyage from Transylvania to England. Now, with the crew’s corpses scattered across the ocean, the ships’ Captain is the only man left standing between this unholy thing in the cargo bay and its final destination. FC, 32pgs $3.99 KILLING THE COBRA: CHINATOWN TROLLOP #4 (OF 5) (W) Mario Acevedo (A) Alberto Dose (C) Pinturero The action gets hyper-kinetic and bloody when detective-vampire Felix Gomez and his lover Qian Ning escape the carnage unleashed by the gangster Jiang Chow and his goons. Felix retaliates and his victory turns hollow after Qian is taken hostage. She’s bait and Felix has no choice but to enter Jiang’s trap. FC, 32pgs $3.99 JURASSIC PARK #3 (W) Bob Schreck (A) Nate Van Dyke (C) Tom Yeates, Paul Pope The unexplained cattle mutilations and missing farmers’ count is fast increasing while, unbeknownst to the sheriff of a small Texas town, there’s a real, live dinosaur on the loose! Now adults, Lex and Tim Murphy, grandchildren of dearly departed John Hammond are independently drawn to Glen Rose, Texas for what’s gonna be one heck of a hoedown! Variant cover by Paul Pope! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC, 32pgs $3.99 DOCTOR WHO #14 (W) Tony Lee (A) Matthew Dow Smith (C) Paul Grist Final Sacrifice, Part 2 of 4: Long live the Queen! As the war between the Soul Free and the Terror builds, the Doctor discovers who’s really pulling the strings behind the scenes! And as “Mr. Finch” faces off against Emily, Alexander Hugh and the Edwardian Torchwood agents choose their own sides in the coming war... FC, 32pgs $3.99 DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS III #6 (W) Alan McKenzie (A) John Ridgway (C) Robert Hack IDW’s newly recolored reprints of classic Doctor Who tales from years past, featuring the Sixth Doctor, concludes in this oversized issue with 32 pages of story! Alan McKenzie and John Ridgway present the stories of Kane, Abel, a Draconian, and penguin companion Frobisher, featuring an all-new cover by Robert Hack (Grant Morrison’s Doctor Who) and new colors by Charlie Kirchoff. FC, 32pgs $3.99 MYSTERY SOCIETY #3 (OF 5) (W) Steve Niles (A/C) Fiona Staples Created by Steve Niles and Ashley Woo! Now a six-member team, the Mystery Society are off on several missions at once, including: retrieving Edgar Allan Poe’s stolen skull; fighting the government’s fear/smear campaign to undermine MS’s credibility; and staving off an all-out assault on their headquarters by arch nemesis, General Powell. With the help of Jules Verne, whose brain is now inside a robot, team leaders Nick Hammond and Anastasia Collins will be sure to live to see another day! We hope! FC, 32pgs $3.99 NEXT MEN PREMIERE EDITION VOL. 3 HC (W/A/C) John Byrne It's the conclusion of John Byrne's ground-breaking series! Presented oversized and in their original color, the members of Project: Next Men begin to understand the role they play in Sathanas' master plan. The explosive ending will leave you on the edge of your seat, wishing/hoping Byrne will one day tell the rest of this exceptional saga. This final hardcover edition features an all-new cover by Byrne. HC, 7x11, 300pgs, FC $50.00 YOURS TRULY, JACK THE RIPPER #3 (OF 3) (W) Robert Bloch, Joe R. Lansdale & John L. Lansdale (A/C) Kevin Colden In this concluding issue, even as Hollis and Jenny close in on the Ripper, he’s preparing to make a final, lethal move to shake their pursuit once and for all! Robert Bloch’s harrowing tale reaches its inevitable, horrifying finale! FC, 32pgs $3.99 STRANGE SCIENCE FANTASY #2 (OF 6) (W/A/C) Scott Morse Written and illustrated by award-winning cartoonist Scott Morse, this all-new series explores "pop-culture as religion,” where we find a society in which pulp fiction is elevated to the highest level of respect by a culture-bare world searching for hope in the only place available to them: the "modern myth" Each issue features a tale grounded only by bizarre landscapes and “off the wall” characters. This issue… enter the iron-clad feudal space warrior: THE SHOGUNAUT! This issue, another special one-page back-up strip by Paul Pope! FC, 32pgs $3.99 WIRE HANGERS #4 (OF 4) (W/A) Alan Robert (C) Robert, Nelson Musician Alan Robert (of the famed hard-rock/metal band Life of Agony) completes the final chapter of Wire Hangers with a bang and, er... a bloody mess! When there's nowhere left to turn and no one left to trust, abduction survivor, Anna Davis, approaches Detective Barillo for help. Fearing her friends are still in the hands of the Suicide King Killer, the two find their way inside "the Tombs" prison complex. What they uncover is far more disturbing than they ever could've imagined. Don't miss the big reveals in this twisted finale! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. NO ADS. FC, 32pgs $3.99 MGM DRIVE-IN THEATER: IT, THE TERROR FROM BEYOND THE STARS #2 (OF 4) (W) Dara Naraghi (A) Mark Dos Santos (C) Steve Mannion Re-tooled as a retro-1950s alien adventure, we join the spaceship Challenge 142 returning from a rescue mission to Mars. It carries the only survivor of an earlier failed expedition who is suspected of killing his crew for their lifesaving rations. Now, as they travel Earthbound… they may be wrong about their prisoner, as something monstrous may have come on board the ship… FC, 32pgs $3.99 PANTHEON #5 (OF 5) (W) Marc Andreyko (A) Stephen Molnar (C) The Sharp Brothers God vs. Titan! Zeus vs. Prometheus! It's a millenia old grudge match that comes to a head on the streets of Manhattan! But, is this simply a distraction allowing Ares to ingratiate himself with the other Titans or does the God of War have his own plan? The action-packed ending to the first book of the "Pantheon" saga is here! FC, 32pgs $3.99 DRAGON AGE #4 (OF 6) (W) Orson Scott Card, Aaron Johnston (A) Mark Robinson (C) Humberto Ramos Gleam had always been careful to hide her magical abilities, but when her brother is injured in a fight she has no choice but to use her powers to save him in public. That draws the attention of the templars, and one knight in particular: Duty, who was once known as Sadatt—her father. Will this reunion bring joy or death to both? FC, 32pgs $3.99 STARSTRUCK #12 (OF 13) (W) Elaine Lee (A) Michael Wm. Kaluta, Charles Vess (C) Kaluta All in the Cards: Galatia and Bru blast off-station and The Dome’s patrons take bets on their progress, as they run the Brigade gauntlet. Chasing the gals in a Brigade Tiger, the hapless Dwannyun accidentally shoots down Ronnie’s agents, sending their captive, Erotica Ann, crashing into the station. Bru and the Cap escape the Brigade, but will they find the tracking device that Kalif has attached to their ship? The penultimate issue! FC, 32pgs $3.99 PILGRIM #4 (OF 6) (W) Mark Ryan (A/C) Mike Grell Successful in liberating the top-secret intelligence, the team has returned to base — but who or what has returned to Primex with them? The good guys are getting harder to separate from the baddies, and that’s a shame: now, people are marked for death! Artist Mike Grell (X-Men Forever, Jon Sable Freelance, The Warlord) and writer/actor Mark Ryan’s (the Transformers movies, The Prestige, Robin of Sherwood) continuing their very contemporary assault on the headlines. FC, 32pgs $3.99 CLIFF STERRETT'S POLLY AND HER PALS: COMPLETE SUNDAY COMICS—1925-1927 HC (W/A/C) Cliff Sterrett IDW's Library of American Comics launches its new oversized hardcover "Champagne Edition" series with what historians and critics consider one of the essential masterpieces of comic strip art, Cliff Sterrett's Polly and Her Pals. Polly and Her Pals: Complete Sunday Comics, 1925-1927 reproduces every one of Cliff Sterrett’s dynamic full-color Sunday pages from 1925 to 1927 in a large 12" x 16" hardcover format so that it can be fully appreciated. The pages also include Sterrett's topper strips, Damon and Pythias and Dot and Dash. Edited by Dean Mullaney, the book contains the detailed background and biographical material that helped earn The Library of American Comics the prestigious Eisner Award. The cover design is by two-time Emmy winner Lorraine Turner, who teams up with Mullaney on the overall book design. HC, 12x16, 176pgs, FC $75.00 DICK BRIEFER'S FRANKENSTEIN HC (W/A/C) Dick Briefer The first volume in Yoe Book’s thrilling new series, "The Masters of Horror Comic Book Library," fittingly features the first and foremost maniacal monster of all time… Frankenstein! Dick Briefer is one of the seminal artists who worked with Will Eisner on some of the very first comic books. If you like the comic-book weirdness of cartoonists Fletcher Hanks, Basil Wolverton, and Boody Rogers, you’re sure to thrill over Dick Briefer’s creation of Frankenstein. The large-format book lovingly reproduces a monstrous number of stories from the original 1940s and '50s comic books. The stories are fascinatingly supplemented by an insightful introduction with rare photos of the artist, original art, letters from Dick Briefer, drawings by Alex Toth inspired by Briefer’s Frankenstein—and much more! HC, 9x11, 112pgs, FC $21.99 AFTER THE FIRE TPB (W) Tom Waltz (A/C) Guiu Vilanova Detective Shane Collins is a good cop who has been brutally murdered. Given a second chance to seek vengeance against his killers, Shane's spirit walks the dark line between life and death, honor and betrayal, where nothing is as it seems, and the truth can hurt far worse than lies. In the haunting new original graphic novel from writer Tom Waltz (Silent Hill: Sinner's Reward) and artist Guiu Vilanova (The A-Team: War Stories: Murdock), find out what happens... after the fire. SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $17.99 PHANTOM JACK: NOWHERE MAN AGENDA TPB (W) Michael San Giacomo (A) Mitch Breitweiser, Jim Muniz (C) Nathan Fairbairn An all-new adventure of the newspaper reporter with one simple superpower: invisibility. Jack's adversary has been around for a long time, the clues were right there in the first series. Now, he must battle The Nowhere Man, a villain with powers a hundred times greater than his own. Does Jack have what it takes to become a hero? In addition to the 66-page main story, the book features three new stories from Michael San Giacomo, author of Tales of the Starlight Drive-In, which was voted the "Best Graphic Novel of the Year" in the Comics Buyer's Guide 2009 Fan Awards. SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $19.99 CLIVE BARKER’S THE THIEF OF ALWAYS TPB (W) Clive Barker, Kris Oprisko (A/C) Gabriel Hernandez Mr. Hood's Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, a blissful round of treats and seasons, where every childhood whim may be satisfied... for a price. An all-new, digest-sized printing of the classic Clive Barker all-ages fantasy tale! SC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC $12.99 ZOMBIES VS ROBOTS AVENTURE HC (W) Chris Ryall (A) Gabriel Hernandez, Menton Matthews III, Paul McCaffrey (C) Ashley Wood Zombies vs Robots is back, retooled, and rarin’ to go in this new oversize hardcover edition. Chris Ryall scripts, Ashley Wood provides the cover and a cadre of new artists tackle three serialized tales: “Kampf,” with art by Menton Matthews III, “Masques” by Paul McCaffrey, and “Zuvembies” by Gabriel Hernandez. The previous two ZvR large-format hardcovers sold out quickly, don’t miss your chance at the latest zombie/robot mayhem right here! HC, 10x13, 104pgs, FC $24.99 KILL SHAKESPEARE #4 (OF 12) (W) Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col (w) Andy Belanger (a) Kagan McLeod (c) Enter Juliet… Pursued by deadly assassins, a threatened Hamlet and his witty defender Falstaff turn to the shadowy Prodigals for assistance. Who is the leader of these rebels? None other than Juliet Capulet, supported by the powerful warrior Othello. But they themselves have been followed and suddenly all must square off against Richard’s men, the assassins, as well as an old friend… FC, 32pgs $3.99 Worthwhile Books HODGE THE HEDGEHOG (W) Amy Sparkes (A/C) Benji Davies "Hodge the Hedgehog hogged the hedge; He didn't like to share. The other creatures thought him rude, But Hodge just didn't care." Hodge the Hedgehog wants the whole hedge for himself — but the other animals in the forest think that Hodge needs to learn how to share! When everyone pitches in to teach Hodge a lesson about friendship, the results are downright silly—and all the animals learn that sharing can save the day! HC, 12x11, 24pgs, FC $15.99 IMAGE COMICS GUARDIANS OF THE GLOBE #1 (OF 6) story ROBERT KIRKMAN & BENITO CERENO art RANSOM GETTY cover RYAN OTTLEY, RANSOM GETTY & FCO PLASCENCIA AUGUST 25 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 As the VILTRUMITE WAR rages on within the pages of INVINCIBLE, the ranks of the Guardians of the Globe are suddenly depleted. The world is in danger, and the team is in search of new blood. It’s the biggest recruitment drive since Omni-Man slaughtered the original members. But will the new Guardians of the Globe be ready in time to stop The Order? This series is a can’t-miss action extravaganza! MORNING GLORIES #1 story NICK SPENCER art JOE EISMA cover RODIN ESQUEJO AUGUST 11 48 PAGES / FC $3.99 The most anticipated new series of the year starts here! Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country… But behind it's hallowed doors something sinister and deadly lurks. When six brilliant but troubled new students arrive, they find themselves trapped and desperately seeking answers in a place where nothing is what it seems to be! MURDERLAND #1 story STEPHEN SCOTT art & cover DAVID HAHN & GUILLEM MARI flip cover BOO COOK AUGUST 4 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 “SET THE METHOD DOWN,” Part One—Artist DAVID HAHN joins newcomer STEPHEN SCOTT to tell a story of doomed romance, bloodshed and the outer limits of human potential, all unfolding on the “complicated” streets of Baltimore, Maryland. The Arabber is a reformed killer bent on bringing peace to his hometown. Method is his lover and partner in crime, but she may not be long for The Arabber’s crusade. The first of many genre-bending stories in the MURDERLAND universe. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES NANCY IN HELL #1 (OF 4) story EL TORRES art & cover JUAN JOSE RYP & FRAN GAMBOA AUGUST 4 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 Good girls go to heaven, right? But it seems like there are no good girls anymore. After her death, Nancy awakens in a creepy landscape to find decomposing lost souls, demons lurking in the shadows, outcasts, chainsaws, booze, and certain doom. Can Nancy escape from Hell? Amazing artist JUAN JOSE RYP (Black Summer, No Hero) and writer EL TORRES (The Veil) take you on a white-knuckle tour of the underworld to find out! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES SEEDLESS OGN story COREY LEWIS art & cover COREY LEWIS AUGUST 4 128 PAGES / FC $12.99 Harmony Treblecleff may be the daughter of an eccentric inventor, but she thought she led a pretty normal life. Normal, that is, until the grapes she grabbed from the kitchen suddenly came to life! Suddenly, Harmony is being attacked by a rogue Grape Tyrant from a distant planet (aptly named "Crazy") and his many tiny minions. Her only hope is the intervention of a new special breed of heroic grape warriors — ones that are SEEDLESS! Join Harmony as she teams up with her new alien grape pals — Funky, Pulse, Dash & Snap — as they ride jetpacks into the jungle, do battle with electric sabretooths, and reclaim their special robo-weapons called ROBOSTOMPS. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES SULLIVAN'S SLUGGERS OGN story MARK ANDREW SMITH art & cover JAMES STOKOE AUGUST 11 176 PAGES / FC $16.99 Harvey Award-winning graphic novel author MARK ANDREW SMITH joins forces with Eisner Award-nominated illustrator JAMES STOKOE for a powerful collaboration. When Sullivan’s bedraggled, minor league sluggers accept an invitation to play an out-of-town game, they have no idea their small-town destination is cursed. When the sun goes down after the 7th inning stretch, the dysfunctional teammates find themselves fighting for their lives against a town crawling with flesh eating monsters. See what happens when America's favorite pastime becomes one team's nightmare. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES TANK GIRL: HAIRY HEROES (ONE-SHOT) story ALAN MARTIN art & cover RUFUS DAYGLO AUGUST 32 PAGES / BW $3.99 Third in a line of special TANK GIRL one-shots from Image! Tank Girl returns — and returns — and returns! Lost in a sea of dopplegangers, Tank Girl almost loses her mind, but an old army buddy is on hand to finish the job in bloodthirsty style. In a second story, Tank Girl tries to curb Booga's internet shopping habit, but she ends up in a gang fight! As always, this Image Special is rammed to the rafters with bonus material, including the long-awaited Cut N' Dress Booga! A comic of all meat and no gristle. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES DAN BRERETON: THE GODDESS & THE MONSTER HC Art & cover DAN BRERETON AUGUST 4 144 PAGES / FC REGULAR EDITION $29.99 S&N REMARQUED ED. $50.00 After more than 20 years, DAN BRERETON, award-winning comics creator and painter, collects his best works for the very first time in this beautiful full-color hardcover volume. THE GODDESS & THE MONSTER features 144 pages of furiously colorful illustrations in BRERETON's unmistakable style, spanning his work in comics, film and more, ranging from the commercial to personal, adventurous to lurid, dark to heroic. Signed and numbered remarqued editions contain an original sketch, and are limited to only 200 copies! EXISTENCE 2.0/3.0 TP story NICK SPENCER art RON SALAS & JOE EISMA cover JOE EISMA AUGUST 18 144 PAGES / FC $14.99 The breakout hit of last summer, finally collected in one volume! In EXISTENCE 2.0, self-absorbed physicist Sylvester Baladine finds his consciousness transferred into the body of the hit man who just killed him. In EXISTENCE 3.0, it's corporate warfare like you've never seen as the only living prototype of the consciousness transfer process fights to survive against a wild variety of deadly threats! Collects EXISTENCE 2.0 #1-3 and EXISTENCE 3.0 #1-4 FRANK CHO WOMEN: SELECTED DRAWINGS & ILLUSTRATIONS TP (NEW PRINTING) art & cover FRANK CHO AUGUST 4 112 PAGES / BW $14.99 From the award-winning creator of LIBERTY MEADOWS and ZOMBIE KING, FRANK CHO WOMEN: SELECTED DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONS showcases some of FRANK CHO’s past and present illustrations. You will see why he’s considered one of the top modern masters of the female form! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES GOD COMPLEX: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION TP story DANIEL BERMAN & MICHAEL AVON OEMING art JOHN BROGLIA cover MICHAEL AVON OEMING AUGUST 25 184 PAGES / FC $24.99 THE WORLD IS FULL OF HIDDEN MAGIC, MONSTERS AND GODS! Paul is an everyday guy. Well, he’s really the god Apollo (no really), and he’s in hiding. Against great odds, Paul will battle monsters and demi-gods. He’ll even go to Hades and back to protect his mortal family. You’ll see why being Paul’s friend is dangerous--and why being Paul is complex! Contains a slew of extras, including covers, character designs, sequential break downs, pin ups, promo art, and original scripts! Collects GOD COMPLEX #1-7 HACK/SLASH OMNIBUS, VOL. 3 TP story TIM SEELEY art BRYAN BAUGH, KEVIN MELLON & TIM SEELEY cover RYAN OTTLEY AUGUST 25 296 PAGES / FC $34.99 An utterly defeated Cassie must overcome the death of her father if she's gong to escape a run-in with the police, a host of vengeance-seeking enemies, and a whole bunch of new slashers! Will Vlad be enough back up, or will the slasher-hunting duo need to turn to some unlikely allies? Collects HACK/SLASH #18-34, plus the ENTRY WOUND one-shot HELLSPAWN COMPLETE COLLECTION HC story Brian Michael Bendis, Steve Niles art Ashley Wood, Ben Templesmith cover Ben Templesmith AUGUST 4 400 PAGES / FC $39.99 HELLSPAWN marked the return of Spawn; the guns blazing, take-no-prisoners warrior. This next step in the evolution of TODD MCFARLANE’s hell-born creation featured the creative minds of industry greats BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, STEVE NILES, ASHLEY WOOD and BEN TEMPLESMITH, who redefined the mythos of the Hellspawn. The HELLSPAWN COMPLETE COLLECTION includes the entire HELLSPAWN series along with never-before-seen art, a cover gallery and behind the scenes content in an oversized, hardcover format. This hardcover book reprints HELLSPAWN #1-16, and includes new cover artwork by BEN TEMPLESMITH. INVINCIBLE, VOL. 13: GROWING PAINS TP Story ROBERT KIRKMAN Art & cover RYAN OTTLEY AUGUST 25 144 PAGES / FC $14.99 In the aftermath of his battle with CONQUEST, Invincible and his world are left in ruins. He's faced with questions he doesn't know how to answer about his future as a hero and what is needed to actually protect the people of Earth. Meanwhile: deep in space, Nolan and Allen the Alien are making preparations for the impending VILTRUMITE WAR! This volume is not to be missed! Collects INVINCIBLE #66-70 and INVINCIBLE RETURNS #1 NOBLE CAUSES, VOL. 10: EVER AFTER TP story JAY FAERBER art YILDIRAY CINAR cover YILDIRAY CINAR & JACOB BAAKE AUGUST 25 104 pages / FC $12.99 Long-kept secrets are revealed in the final volume of the Noble Causes saga as Image Comics' most dysfunctional superhero family returns for their last collection of adventures. Collects NOBLE CAUSES #37-40 SAVAGE DRAGON: UNITED WE STAND TP story, art & cover ERIK LARSEN AUGUST 18 128 PAGES / FC $16.99 Collecting for the first time Savage Dragon's epic team up with Invincible, Spawn, ShadowHawk and Witchblade! When Solar Man decided it was time to take control of Earth, Savage Dragon gathered the most awe-inspiring show of force ever assembled to oppose him! All that, plus Dragon's search for his wife comes to its tragic conclusion. Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #139-144 BACKLIST SPOTLIGHT: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS FIRE: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION TP $9.95 GOLDFISH: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION TP $19.95 TORSO: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION TP $24.99 TOTAL SELL OUT TP $14.95 POWERS, VOL. 1 TP $21.99 POWERS, VOL. 2 TP $13.99 POWERS, VOL. 3 TP $19.99 POWERS, VOL. 4 TP $19.99 POWERS, VOL. 5 TP $14.99 POWERS SCRIPTBOOK TP $19.95 ************************************************************************ BRIGADE # 3 story ROB LIEFELD art & cover MARAT MYCHAELS & MATT YACKEY variant cover ROB LIEFELD AUGUST 25 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 CLASH OF TITANS! Genocide and Battlestone stage a battle to the death in the streets on Los Angeles. Boone and Roman arrive onboard the alien mothership in order to sabotage the fleet! THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN #3 (OF 6) story DAVID HINE & SHAKY KANE art & cover SHAKY KANE AUGUST 18 32 PAGES/FC $3.99 Steve Nyman dons the costume of Coffin Fly to battle dinosaurs and Zombie Nam Vets on the Graveyard Planet. Meanwhile, in our insert Classic Comic, Ramona Queen of the Stone Age battles dinosaurs and Zombie Nam Vets… Realities collide in the story we just had to call “Dead Finks Walking!” RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES CHEW #14 story JOHN LAYMAN art & cover ROB GUILLORY AUGUST 25 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 “JUST DESSERTS,” Part Four—Cibopath showdown! RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES COWBOY NINJA VIKING #9 story AJ LIEBERMAN art & cover by RILEY ROSSMO AUGUST 25 24 PAGES / FC $3.99 Fingerpointing. In-fighting. Double crosses. And the return of one Johann Blaq! The triplets’ mission couldn’t be going worse… Until their boat blows up and one of their own is revealed a traitor. Oh yeah, and the Viking's back! Only you’ll never believe where Duncan finds him… RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES DUST WARS #3 (OF 3) story CHRISTOPHER "MINK" MORRISON art DAVIDE FABBRI cover PAOLO PARENTE AUGUST 11 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 “GUNTER VALLEY,” Part Three—TWISTORY STUDIOS presents PAOLO PARENTE'S pin-up girl & war machine universe like you have never seen. Issue #3 is the thrilling conclusion to the covert Allied mission to loot a castle deep behind enemy lines, and they inadvertently save the world from destruction. Meanwhile, Soviet Commander Koshka Rudinova and her well-armored KV-47 robot team are on the run after discovery by an Axis air patrol. Be sure not to miss the final of latest three-issue series from PAOLO PARENTE’s ever-growing DUST universe. This time, it's DUST WARS! DYNAMO 5: SINS OF THE FATHER #3 (OF 5) story JAY FAERBER art JULIO BRILHA cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY incentive cover ERIK LARSEN & RON RILEY AUGUST 25 32 PAGES / FC $3.99 More teenage Image heroes guest star as the fight against the alien menace continues. Meanwhile, Wraith gets a shocking look at his heritage. Plus, in our exclusive back-up series, NOTORIOUS is targeted by the assassin Omerta! ELEPHANTMEN #29 story RICHARD STARKINGS art ANDRÉ SZYMANOWICZ & MARIAN CHURCHLAND cover CAMILLA D'ERRICO AUGUST 25 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 “QUESTIONABLE THINGS,” Part Six—Thanks to their associations with the Elephantmen, it seems that neither Vanity nor Miki are as safe as they thought they were. HACK/SLASH: MY FIRST MANIAC #3 (OF 4) story TIM SEELEY art DAN LEISTER & MARK ENGLERT cover A TIM SEELEY & CARLOS BADILLA cover B MIKE NORTON & NEI RUFFINO AUGUST 11 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 Cassie has found a friend for the first time in her life! But there's more to Sarah than meets the eye. What is the secret behind the arcade game BLUD BUS? And what does it have to do with the kids who keep turning up dead in a cornfield? The story behind Cassie's first case gets twisted! HAUNT #11 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art GREG CAPULLO & TODD MCFARLANE cover Greg CAPULLO AUGUST 4 32 PAGES/FC $2.99 Before he died, Doctor Shillinger was working toward achieving the reanimation of dead tissue. Along the way he stumbled across something much more deadly. Now, what he discovered has been perfected — and HAUNT must face his greatest threat yet! INVINCIBLE #76 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA AUGUST 18 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 THE VILTRUMITE WAR CONTINUES! It’s all been leading up to this: Invincible vs. Thragg, one-on-one! It’s the fight to end all fights, and the fate of the entire universe hangs in the balance. Whatever you do, don’t miss this issue! LADY ROBOTIKA #2 story JANE WIEDLIN & BILL MORRISON art BILL MORRISON & TONE RODRIGUEZ cover BILL MORRISON AUGUST 18 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 Lady Robotika is treated to a VIP tour of New Detroit Rock City, but it’s not the enlightened utopia it seems to be. Lady Robotika’s cyborg powers manifest themselves for the first time when a racial incident involving the cyborg slave population of Herron IV erupts during a command performance! THE LIGHT #5 (OF 5) story NATHAN EDMONDSON art & cover BRETT WELDELE AUGUST 4 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 "BURN OUT BRIGHT"—At the height of their desperation, and pursued by a violent killer, Coyle and Avery race from Portland to where the only hope that they have left lies: the largest power plant in the state. META 4 #3 (OF 5) story & art TED McKEEVER cover TED MCKEEVER & DANA MOORESHEAD AUGUST 11 32 PAGES / BW $3.50 The massively muscled woman Gasolina, having named the "space-man" Bzoma after a receipt found in his suit, assists the amnesiac astronaut in his journey of self-discovery, which is traveled down a road of bizarre nightmares, twisted romance and comedic insanity on the shady and weird streets of Coney Island. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES ORC STAIN #6 story JAMES STOKOE art & cover JAMES STOKOE AUGUST 25 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 “THROUGH MONDU PASS”—A daring escape puts fugitive orc One-Eye and his would be ransomer Bowie between a rock and a hard place. The Orc Tzar's continent-spanning mob hot on their heels, it seems the only option is to travel through Mondu Pass, the rumored home of an ancient implacable evil. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES SAVAGE DRAGON #163 story ERIK LARSEN art & cover ERIK LARSEN AUGUST 4 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 “EMPEROR DRAGON,” Part One—Savage Dragon is dead. The Dragon has reverted to the man he was prior to being found in a burning field. Now he plans to take over this periled planet for himself! That puts him at odds with every being on the face of the earth, man or god! Enter: Thor — the deadliest god of them all! And whichever one wins — we lose! It all starts here: The most-savage saga yet! PLUS the next in a series of TWISTED SAVAGE DRAGON FUNNIES! This one’s by RACHEL FREIRE, featuring a 1950s-style Dragon! Groovy! SHADOWHAWK #4 story DAN WICKLINE art TONE RODRIGUEZ cover SZYMON KUDRANSKI variant cover TONE RODRIGUEZ AUGUST 4 32 PAGES / FC $3.50 “RESURRECTION,” Part Four—The vigilante back from the dead versus the villain who can’t seem to die! The man called Atrocity is in police custody, but finding out who is under the mask is only the beginning of the mystery. The true motive behind the killing is revealed and it leads to the moment that ShadowHawk fans have been waiting for since he reclaimed the helmet. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES SPAWN #206 story WILL CARLTON art SZYMON KUDRANSKI & TODD MCFARLANE cover SZYMON KUDRANSKI AUGUST 25 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 Jim is paid a visit by the biggest guest-star of all — God. Jim’s ambitious attempts to discover his identity literally lead him to the pearly gates. Meanwhile, his celebrity status begins to take a toll on his relationships with those trying to help him, but he’s one step closer to finding the answers he’s looking for. SWEETS #2 (OF 5) story KODY CHAMBERLAIN art & cover KODY CHAMBERLAIN AUGUST 18 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 A psychotic spree killer continues to terrorize New Orleans, but Detective Curt Delatte has already picked up his scent. To end the slaughter, Delatte must revisit a world he’d rather forget — a dark world filled with pimps, hookers, snitches and bums. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD #13 story TOM BELAND art & cover TOM BELAND AUGUST 11 24 PAGES / BW $3.50 It's the TMI issue as Tom talks about... VIAGRA. Everyone knows about the fun times you can have in separate bathtubs, with all that groovy music in the background. But no one knows about the horrible side effects — and not just the four-hour one. Tune in and learn wayyy too much about TOM BELAND! TURF #5 (OF 5) story JONATHAN ROSS art & cover TOMMY LEE EDWARDS 1 in 20 variant cover by MICHAEL KALUTA 1 in 50 variant cover by DAVE GIBBONS SEPTEMBER 29 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 "THE BLOODFATHER" – SERIES CONCLUSION! This is it. The final battle. The Vampire Family have swollen their ranks. Manhattan is nearly theirs. The cops have been transformed into a willing army of bloodthirsty footsoldiers. In the garden, the trees hang heavy with living victims, unwilling sacrifices, waiting to shed their life-blood onto the ancient and evil roots that feed The Old One--The First Vampire--The Bloodfather. Former gang boss Eddie Falco--no longer the man he once was — in fact, no longer a man at all — must lead his rag-tag army of reluctant heroes up against the might of their supernatural enemies. But can Eddie trust that when the chips are down, his uneasy alliance between Samual Kane and his Uptown Racketeers, the half-human/half-vampire Dragonmir brothers and Squeed, the alien with a powerful secret locked onboard his ship--will hold fast? Where will their loyalties lie in the final battle? It ain’t over 'til it’s over--pulse-pounding blood-thirsty action from start to finish! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES THE WALKING DEAD #76 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN AUGUST 11 32 PAGES / BW $2.99 The conflict escalates. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BARON VON SHOCK? #4 story ROB ZOMBIE art & cover DONNY HADIWIDJAJA & VAL STAPLES AUGUST 25 32 PAGES / FC $3.99 Leon's plans for the show take a turn for the worse when Valerie returns to Los Angeles. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES McFarlane Toys MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NFL LEGENDS SERIES 6 ACTION FIGURES The McFarlane Toys Collector Level Program: The Collector Level figures are limited in production. Each Collector Level figure features a special uniform; potential hand signed player signature on the base and figures are authenticated with the series name and sequential numbering also on the base and matched to a level. Dick Butkus – Chicago Bears / Collector Level – Bronze (74531-3) Tony Dorsett – Dallas Cowboys / Collector Level – Bronze (74532-0) Randall Cunningham – Minnesota Vikings / Collector Level ONLY – Silver (74533-7*) Marcus Allen – Oakland Raiders / Collector Level – Silver (74534-4) Phil Sims – New York Giants / Collector Level – All Star (74535-1) Jerome Bettis 2 – Pittsburgh Steelers / Collector Level – Gold (74536-8) Warren Moon – Minnesota Vikings / Collector Level ONLY – Bronze (74537-5*) John Riggins – New York Jets / Collector Level ONLY – Bronze (74538-2 *) Steve Young – San Francisco 49ers / Collector Level – Silver (74539-9) (#74530-6) Assorted Case Pack Information: Standard 8-pack case includes 1 of each figure and 2pc of Butkus and Dorsett. Each assorted case pack is guaranteed a Collector Level figure&/or Classic Chase figure. Case weighting is subject to change with the inclusion of Collector Level figures. Call your local retailer for pricing. Solid Case Pack Information: Standard 8-pack case includes 7 solids of the figure and 1 random Collector Level or Classic Chase figure. The random Collector Level or Classic Chase figure may be any figure contained in the assortment; same UPC not guaranteed. Collector Level *ONLY figures are not available in solid pack cases. Refer to individual item codes above when ordering. Figure PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NFL PLAYMAKERS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES New 4-Inch Action Figures! Completely Poseable—Over 20 Points of Articulation! This kid-friendly series gives football fans a new style of figure; smaller and more poseable than our classic Sports Picks products. The impressive articulation and lower price point for our Playmaker figures give them extra appeal for younger fans, while retaining the accuracy and detail McFarlane Toys collectors love. Football Accessory Included with Each Figure: * Troy Palomalu – Pittsburgh Steelers (74607-5) * Adrian Peterson – Minnesota Vikings (74604-4) * Peyton Manning – Indianapolis Colts (74602-0) * Jay Cutler – Chicago Bears (74610-5) * Aaron Rodgers – Green Bay Packers (74609-9) * Jason Witten – Dallas Cowboys (74608-2) * Eli Manning – New York Giants (74603-7) * Larry Fitzgerald – Arizona Cardinals (74613-6) * Tony Romo – Dallas Cowboys (74601-3) * Ben Roethlisberger – Pittsburgh Steelers (74605-1) * Tom Brady – New England Patriots (74606-8) * Mark Sanchez – New York Jets (74612-9) * Brett Favre – Minnesota Vikings (74611-2) (#74600-6) Solid Case Pack Information: Available in solid case packs only. Case pack is 12pc per figure. Refer to individual item codes above when ordering. Call your local retailer for pricing. Figure PI Top Cow Studios ARTIFACTS #2 (OF 13) (W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (C) Ryan Sook, John Tyler Christopher The Event FIVE Years in the Making! Thirteen mystical Artifacts will guide the fate of the world. Thirteen Artifacts will destroy the world. A mysterious being has taken Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini, the Witchblade bearer, and Jackie Estacado, the Darkness bearer; but his intent remains in shadow. As the two frantic parents search for their missing child, other players including Dani Baptiste, the Angelus bearer, Tom Judge, Magdalena and others are brought onto the board. From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and Top Cow superstar artist Michael Broussard (The Darkness) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a gorgeous cover by superstar artist Ryan Sook (Wednesday Comics) as well as a variant cover series featuring each of the 13 Artifact bearers by John Tyler Christopher (Witchblade). Each issue will also feature a Top Cow Origin backup written by Marz and drawn by a superstar collection of artists. Cover A – Ryan Sook Cover B – John Tyler Christopher 32pgs, FC $3.99 / limited series ARTIFACTS #1—BROUSSARD SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON WRAPAROUND VARIANT COVER (W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (C) Michael Broussard Get this stunning wraparound convention variant cover by series artist Michael Broussard, previously available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. 32pgs, FC $10.00 / Convention Exclusive THE DARKNESS: FOUR HORSEMEN #1 (OF 4) (W) David Hine (A) Jeff Wamester (C) Jeff Wamester The Darkest Tale of The Darkness Yet! Jackie Estacado has known little fear since he inherited the power of The Darkness on his 21st birthday. But when an old mafia boss blackmails him to hunt down four fiendish bikers in the California desert, he will find that even The Darkness can know fear. From David Hine (Batman: Arkham Asylum) and up-an-coming artist Jeff Wamester (RAZE). 32pgs, FC $3.99 / limited series THE DARKNESS #87 (W) Phil Hester (A) Sheldon Mitchell (C) Dale Keown Just as the Brotherhood of The Darkness existed to serve the interests of The Darkness on Earth, another cult has existed in secret serving the needs of The Angelus on this world. Now armed with a legendary weapon crafted from the heart of a sun itself, a servant of the cult within Jackie’s inner circle moves to end the Estacado line once and for all. 32pgs, FC $3.99 / ongoing series MAGDALENA #1—ALBANY CON VARIANT COVER (W) Ron Marz (A) Nelson Blake II (C) Matt Smith Get this limited edition convention variant cover by Matt Smith (Doctor Who), previously available exclusively at Albany Comic Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. 32pgs, FC $10.00 / Convention Exclusive MAGDALENA #4 (W) Ron Marz (A) Nelson Blake II (C) Ryan Sook The Star of the Forthcoming Feature Film Gets Her Own Series! Patience, the latest in a long line of The Magdalena, bearer of the Spear of Destiny, and Kristof, her mentor and Knight of Malta, continue to race around Europe hunting a demonic cult intent on bringing about the era of the Anti-Christ. With Patience doubting whether she will be able to fulfill her duty or not, the Church moves to ensure that their servant will do its will… even if that servant is not Patience. 32pgs, FC $3.99 / ongoing series MAGDALENA #1—C2E2 BLAKE WRAPAROUND VARIANT COVER (W) Ron Marz (A) Nelson Blake II (C) Nelson Blake II Get this limited edition convention variant cover by series artist Nelson Blake II, previously available exclusively at Albany Comic Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. 32pgs, FC $10.00 / Convention Exclusive WITCHBLADE: DUE PROCESS #1 ONE-SHOT (W) PHIL SMITH (A) Alina Urusov (C) Alina Urusov Sara has to make amends with an innocent man she sent to prison. Before young Sara Pezzini was called to bear the Witchblade she made a horrible mistake that destroyed a man’s life. Today that man is being released from prison and has to put the pieces of his life back together. In order to protect his family, this desperate father made a deal with demonic forces, and now it is time to pay. When Sara tries to reach out and make her past wrong right, she's confronted by demonic forces. The stakes: a man's very soul. Written by Phil Smith (Trinity: Blood on the Sands) with art by Alina Urusov (X-23, Young Avengers). 32pgs, FC $2.99 / one-shot WITCHBLADE #136—JG JONES WASHINGTON DC COMICON VARIANT COVER (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (C) JG Jones Get this limited edition variant cover by master artist JG Jones (Wanted, Final Crisis), previously available exclusively at the Washington DC Comicon. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. 32pgs, FC $10.00 / Convention Exclusive VELOCITY #4 (OF 4) (W) Ron Marz (A) Kenneth Rocafort (C) Kenneth Rocafort The Pilot Season Winner is Back! The clock counts down to zero as the taut, pulse pounding series races to its conclusion. Carin Taylor, the hero known as Velocity, has been infected with a deadly techno-virus. Thus far she has been successful in saving most of her teammates from the same virus, but now the exertion is taking its toil and the fastest girl in the world may not be able to win this race. The issue concludes the creative collaboration of writer Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and artist Kenneth Rocafort (Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer). 32pgs, FC $3.99 / limited series ANGELUS #3—STJEPAN SEJIC CALGARY EXPO VARIANT COVER (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (C) Stjepan Sejic Get this limited edition sketch variant cover by series artist Stjepan Sejic, previously available exclusively at Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. 32pgs, FC $10.00 / Convention Exclusive WITCHBLADE: REDEMPTION VOLUME 1 TP (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (C) Stjepan Sejic Only $4.99 in Direct Market Stores! In the aftermath of “War of the Witchblades,” Sara Pezzini must reclaim the full mantle of the Witchblade and come to terms with her dark actions. In this first volume of the “Redemption” trade line, readers are reintroduced to Sara, boyfriend and partner, Patrick Gleason, and the strange, supernatural world of the Witchblade. Fans are also re-introduced to Aphrodite IV, the emerald haired cyborg assassin. This volume collects issues #131-135 by long time writer Ron Marz (Artifacts) and artistic partner Stjepan Sejic (Angelus) and is a perfect introductory volume for new readers. Also included in the volume is a cover gallery, behind the scenes sketches, designs, and more at a special introductory price point of $4.99 (only in comic shops)! SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC $4.99 MARVEL COMIC BOOKS MARVELMAN FAMILY'S FINEST #2 (of 6) Written by MICK ANGLO & VARIOUS Penciled by MICK ANGLO & VARIOUS Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS With one word — KIMOTA! — newspaper copy boy Micky Moran becomes the invincible, indestructible Marvelman! In 1954, MARVELMAN #25 began the saga of one of the most storied characters ever to emerge from the British comics market. 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With bad boy Blade at her side, the immortal speedstress must conquer her past in order to save her future! 32 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ …$3.99 WOMEN OF MARVEL FRAME VARIANT Pencils by STUART IMMONEN Inked by KARL STORY Colored by LAURA MARTIN DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER - THE JOURNEY BEGINS #4 (of 5) Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH Art and Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS & RICHARD ISANOVE It’s nooses and Not-Men for Roland when the last gunslinger and his faithful billy bumbler enter the positively medieval Kingstown. But gallows and the invisible thugs that fill their knots are the least of Roland’s worries, as a face long consigned to a burned Charyou tree rises from the ashes… 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory…$3.99  ©2010 Stephen King. All rights reserved. THE STAND: HARDCASES #3 (of 5) Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Art by MIKE PERKINS Cover by TOMM COKER Welcome to Boulder, land of the free, home of the brave. Where the forces of good have started to gather, in preparation for the winter ahead: Nick and his crew, Stu and his posse, and Larry and his entourage. The first order of business: rebuilding society from the ground-up. But even in this garden, under Mother Abagail's watchful eye, there are serpents: Harold Lauder and Nadine Cross, wondering if they didn't end up in the wrong place... The first seeds of a terrible betrayal are scattered in this issue of Stephen King's horror masterpiece, True Believer, and you won't want to miss it! 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory …$3.99 ©2010 Stephen King. All rights reserved. Published by arrangement with The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.This graphic novel is produced under license from The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group and Stephen King. ANITA BLAKE: CIRCUS OF THE DAMNED - THE CHARMER #4 (of 5) Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON & JESSICA RUFFNER Penciled by RON LIM Cover by BRETT BOOTH BEST-SELLING AUTHOR LAURELL K. HAMILTON’S EROTIC THRILLER CONTINUES TO SEDUCE! When she accepted an invitation to the Circus of the Damned, vampire hunter Anita Blake knew she should keep an open mind. The shapeshifters, werewolves, and vampires under the big top? Business as usual. What she DIDN’T expect was to be stuck in a ring with a rampaging cobra the size of a truck. A cobra that used to be worshipped as god. A cobra that now very very much wants to make St. Louis’ top animator its next meal. 32 PGS./Explicit Content …$3.99 ELECTRIC ANT #5 (of 5) Written by DAVID MACK Penciled by PASCAL ALIXE Cover by PAUL POPE Over the centuries, people have fought for the right to speak, pray, and to be free. Now, Garson Poole finds himself in a fierce battle to exist. From the mind of legendary sci-fi author Philip K. Dick comes the riveting climax of this landmark comic-book adaptation! From Kabuki scribe David Mack and breakout artist Pascal Alixe! 32 PGS./Mature …$3.99 © and TM 2010 Laura Leslie, Isa Dick Hackett and Christopher Dick SENSE & SENSIBILITY #4 (of 5) Written by NANCY BUTLER Pencils by SONNY LIEW Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG Jane Austen’s classic persists! The Dashwood girls travel home with Mrs. Jennings and the chatty Mrs. Palmer. As it happens, Marianne finds out the handsome Mr. Willoughby’s house is nearby, and cannot help but take a stroll to see the property. But what secret is Mr. Willoughby hiding behind his walls? 32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 SKY DOLL: LACRIMA CHRISTI #2 (of 2) Written by ALESSANDRO BARBUCCI & BARBARA CANEPA Pencils by GRADIMIR SMUDJA, AFIF KHALED & ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ Cover by ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ The planet Papathea has two faces: the female Pope Ludovique and Agape. The former is carnal, spectacular and blood-drenched; the latter spiritual, virginal, ethereal and inaccessible. The two sisters were selected from thousands of candidates to represent the complexity and the contradictions of their religion. After the success of their Spaceship Collection, Alessandro Barbucci and Barbara Canepa have invited five other stunningly talented artists to enter into their universe in Lacrima Christi. 40 PGS./Mature …$5.99 The Soleil comics may only be sold in English North America: United States, Canada, Mexico and their territories and possessions. X-CAMPUS #3 (of 4) Written by FRANCESCO ARTIBANI & MICHELE MEDDA Pencils by MARCO FAILLA & ROBERTO DI SALVO Cover by TODD NAUCK It’s an all-new, all-different version of the X-Men as told by some of Europe’s greatest comics storytellers! In this vivid re-imagining of the X-Men mythos, everything is not as it seems and teenaged versions of Cyclops, Beast, Wolverine, Iceman, Storm and Rogue face a threat worse even than super villains or race-destroying viruses… HIGH SCHOOL! When another new mutant is discovered, Xavier and Magnus race to find him, but this steel-skinned brute isn’t choosing sides and he isn’t going down without a fight! Meanwhile, Xavier’s students try to unlock the mysteries of the Worthington Foundation as one student’s surprising power reveals itself and Kurt Wagner and Hank McCoy try to answer the question, who is Professor Bolivar Trask? 48 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99 ORSON SCOTT CARD'S ENDER IN EXILE #3 (of 5) Creative Director ORSON SCOTT CARD Written by AARON JOHNSTON Pencils by POP MHAN Cover by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA Time is running out for Ender. The colony ship is about to reach its destination, and Ender’s newest enemy, the captain of the ship, is ready to make his move. Can Ender outwit him before the captain seizes all control? Or will Ender be sidetracked by the beautiful young colonist eager for his attention? It all comes to a head here as the adaptation of the best-selling novel from Orson Scott Card continues. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 DEADPOOL #1000 Written by DAVE LAPHAM, PETER BAGGE, ADAM GLASS, HOWARD CHAYKIN, FRED VAN LENTE, ROB WILLIAMS & MORE! Penciled by JEROME OPENA, PACO MEDINA & PHILP BOND, DAVE LAPHAM, PETER BAGGE, HOWARD CHAYKIN & MORE! Cover by DAVE JOHNSON Has it really been 100 issues since Deadpool #900? Who cares! Some of comics’ top creators take aim at the Merc with a Mouth in this massive 104-page special that pits the Deadpool against a cavalcade of baddies – including urban cannibals…underage hit men…mimes from outer space…and Lady Luck herself. 104 PGS./Parental Advisory …$4.99 DEADPOOL #26 Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by CARLO BARBERI Cover by DAVE JOHNSON "Sinner-Sinner, Chicken Dinner" Deadpool’s quest to become a hero isn’t exactly going well, mostly because…well, let’s face it: Deadpool’s just not a “good guy.” He’s done a lot of really bad stuff in the past, things that can’t just be swept under the rug. But what if he was given the chance to do just that? What if he was given the chance to confront all of his past sins? What if Ghost Rider showed up in this book? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 DEADPOOL CORPS #5 Written by VICTOR GISCHLER Pencils & Cover by ROB LIEFELD The amazing finale of The Deadpool Corps’ premiere mission!  What lies at the heart of the cosmic consciousness?  How will Deadpool and company defeat this sinister thing which menaces the multiverse?  Will the good ship Bea Arthur weather the cosmic Mind Storm? It's do or die! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 DEADPOOL: WADE WILSON'S WAR #4 (of 4) Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by JASON PEARSON “THIS TIME, IT’S PERSONAL” They say the greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist…Wait. That wasn’t “they.” It was Kevin Spacey, in The Usual Suspects. Anyway, Wade Wilson -- a.k.a. Deadpool -- seems to have the opposite problem. He’s having a damned hard time convincing the world that he does exist, that he’s been a brave soldier on the front lines of America’s secret wars for more than two decades. Now his former partner Domino is pointing a gun at Wilson’s head on live TV, telling a panel of Senators that he’s full of [REDACTED]. But when the truth finally does emerge, the walls will come tumbling down and everybody will be caught in the crossfire just the way Deadpool likes it. Don’t miss the conclusion of Duane (Cable) Swierczynski’s and artist Jason (Body Bags) Pearson’s full-tilt double-barrel assault on reality. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #890 Written by JAMES ASMUS Penciled by MICAH GUNNELL Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS Deadpool has caused an incredible amount of destruction in his career and now it’s time to pay the piper.  Or in this case, the indestructible robot (and part-time insurance agent) Aaron Stack AKA Machine Man!   The sexy android arrives with an ultimatum - either pay back the millions in damages OR start doing some mercenary work on behalf of Delmar Insurance.  You'll never guess which one Deadpool picks!  Plus, the creepy return of Puppet Master!  32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS 2 #6 (of 6) Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU The Avengers are caught in the middle as Ghost Rider and the demonically powered Vice-President Blackthorne go head-to-flaming-head! What hope do Hawkeye, Punisher, and the new Hulk have against Satan's soldiers? Find out as best-selling creators MARK MILLAR (CIVIL WAR, KICK-ASS) and LEINIL FRANCIS YU (SECRET INVASION) bring this story to a fiery finish! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS 3 #1 (of 6) Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils by STEVE DILLON Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Villain Variant by STEVE DILLON Foilogram Variant by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Blade is back in a bad way and that can only mean one thing: vampires are afoot! Somebody is leaving behind a bloody trail of bite marks and Blade’s stake-ready to take them on. Could the mysterious figure donned in an iron suit have something to do with it? And who exactly is the new figure leaping around down in a devil costume? As the Avengers get deeper into black ops, there’s no telling who’ll be thirsting for blood and who’ll be next on the menu! Bite into the next exhilarating series of ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS by superstar creators MARK MILLAR (CIVIL WAR, KICK-ASS) and STEVE DILLON (PUNISHERMAX)! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 ULTIMATE COMICS MYSTERY #2 (of 4) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Spider-Man and Spider-Woman infiltrate Roxxon, while Captain Marvel and Nova protect the magical artifacts of Project Pegasus. Meanwhile the Fantastic Three take on their first assignment as agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. All this and the countdown to the reveal of the mystery villain of the Ultimate Universe begins! BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (SIEGE) and RAFA SANDOVAL (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) continue to thrill in this thriller that’s sure to shock! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #13 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art & Cover by DAVID LAFUENTE There’s no other way to say it: In this issue...Spider-Man’s entire life is completely destroyed. Read the series that has fans and critics hooked as Brian Michael Bendis and David Lafuente rock out another unbelievable issue! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 ULTIMATE COMICS X #4 Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS The Ultimate Universe's most talked about series continues! Ultimate Spider-Man Peter Parker's classmate Liz Allen vanished after Ultimatum. Where has she been hiding and what connection does she have to the terrible horrible Blob? Join the new cast of Ultimate X as they head to Southern California to find out these secrets and more when Eisner award-winning writer JEPH LOEB and master illustrator ARTHUR ADAMS bring you the next thrilling chapter in this critically-acclaimed series that's selling out everywhere! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #640 & #641 Written by JOE QUESADA Penciled by PAOLO MANUEL RIVERA & JOE QUESADA Covers by PAOLO MANUEL RIVERA Spidey Sunday Feature by STAN LEE & MARCOS MARTIN Issue #640 & #641 Variant Cover by JOE QUESADA Issue #640 & #641 Sketch Variant by JOE QUESADA Issue #640 Women of Marvel Variant by JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC Issue #641 Women of Marvel Frame Variant by TBA This is it!  The startling conclusion to ONE MOMENT IN TIME!  How did the world REALLY forget Peter Parker was Spider-Man?  And what does the future hold for Peter & Mary Jane?  Every question is answered, the past laid to rest, and Spider-Man swings into a new direction for the future! 40 PGS. (each)/Rated A …$3.99 (each) AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: AMERICAN SON #4 (of 4) Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by PHILIPPE BRIONES Cover by MARKO DJURDEVIC WHO WILL CLAIM THE OSBORN LEGACY?! Harry Osborn vs. Gabriel Stacy, with the fate of hundreds of New Yorkers hanging in the balance. Can Harry stop the mad man in time? And at what cost to himself? The Osborn family drama comes to a stunning conclusion!  32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: BLACK CAT #3 (of 4) Written by JEN VAN METER Penciled by JAVIER PULIDO Cover by AMANDA CONNER A GRIM HUNT TIE-IN! Full of intrigue, action, and adventure, the solo adventure of The Black Cat comes to a dramatic turning point. With Spider-Man facing problems of his own, it's up to Felicia Hardy to face down the family who have been coming after both her and everyone's favorite wall-crawler! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #11 Written by FRED VAN LENTE & MARC GUGGENHEIM Penciled by PEPE LARRAZZ & SANA TAKEDA Cover by JELENA KEVIC-DJURDEVIC MARY JANE WATSON HAS A DATE – WITH DEATH! Spider-Man’s ex-girlfriend, Mary Jane Watson, has been targeted for death by Mr. Negative’s science consigliore, Doc Tramma! Can the Webbed Wonder save MJ from the gruesome grip of the PHD’d femme fatale? Meanwhile, Jackpot is faced with the chance to avenge her husband’s death when Mr. Negative presents her Boomerang on a silver platter. Will Jackpot cross the line from hero to killer?! 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 SPECTACULAR SPIDER-GIRL #4 (of 4) Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils by RON FRENZ & COLLEEN COOVER Cover by RON FRENZ FINAL ISSUE! THE GANG WAR ENDS – BUT NO ONE TOLD THE HOBGOBLIN! Still reeling from last issue’s betrayal by Mayhem and the stunning revelation about Wild Card, Spider-Girl heads into her final confrontation with Silverback, the Black Tarantula and the Punisher and the Hobgoblin! Has time finally run out for Mayday Parker?! 40 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 SPIDER-MAN/FANTASTIC FOUR #2 (of 4) Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MARIO ALBERTI SPIDER-MAN MUST RESCUE THE YOUNGEST MEMBER OF COMIC’S FIRST FAMILY! Before there was Venom, there was the black costume symbiote that tried to permanently bond to Spider-Man...until the Fantastic Four set him free and captured the creature.  While caged, the symbiote expressed an eerie interest in young Franklin Richards.  After a quarter century, find out at last what happens when the symbiote escapes and comes after Franklin...even if it has to go through Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four (including the Sensational She-Hulk) to get him! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 SPIDER-GIRL: THE END! #1 Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ THIS IS IT! In a story spanning the history of the MC2 Universe, witness the battle you've been waiting for as Mayday Parker takes on her own clone, April! The fate of the Parker family hangs in the balance -- and so does an entire universe! The last stand of the Amazing Spider-Girl is here! 40 PGS./One-Shot/Rated A …$3.99 AVENGERS #4 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Women of Marvel Frame Variant by TBA The blockbuster Marvel comic of the year continues!! The timestream is broken and with that the Marvel Universe has fallen into utter chaos. Can the Avengers defeat Kang and even if they do, is it too late?  Guest-starring EVERYONE!!   Plus! Another startling chapter in the untold oral history of the Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis…! 32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 SECRET AVENGERS #4 Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MIKE DEODATO Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Variant Cover by MIKE DEODATO Women of Marvel Frame Variant by TBA The fate of one hero and the birth of another will be decided here, as the Secret Avengers true enemy is finally exposed! It's an all-new kind of Avengers by award-winning writer Ed Brubaker and acclaiming artist Mike Deodato, Jr. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 AVENGERS ACADEMY #3 Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MIKE MCKONE Variant Cover by MIKE MCKONE Women of Marvel Frame Variant by TBA Guest-starring Norman Osborn and the all-new, all-deadly Thunderbolts! You've heard of "Scared Straight"--when impressionable teens are brought inside a prison to get the harsh truth about criminal life from the inmates themselves. Well, the Academy kids are about to experience it super-villain style...courtesy of Juggernaut and the new Thunderbolts program! But it's another inmate that captures their attention...the man who imprisoned, experimented on and tortured them: Norman Osborn!  When The Raft goes into lockdown, are they trapped inside with him, or is he trapped inside with them?  Plus: the origin of Hazmat! And guest appearances by Luke Cage, Iron Fist and Valkyrie! Don't miss the next chapter in the most unpredictable Heroic Age title of all! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 NEW AVENGERS #3 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN Variant Cover by STUART IMMONEN Women of Marvel Frame Variant by TBA Who is the true master of the mystic arts? Well, it ain't Doctor Strange and it ain't Doctor Voodoo. The bad news is he’s here and he is in charge.  And he is gleefully ripping this dimension apart, piece by piece, in his search for relics of power.  How are the legacies of Iron Fist, Doctor Strange and Wolverine connected? Find out here in this brand new eye-popper from Bendis and Immonen! Backup feature: Another brand new oral history of the Avengers chapter by Bendis! 32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 AVENGERS PRIME #2 (of 5) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS Steve Rogers, Tony Stark and Thor have travelled to a mysterious dimension of the broken Nine Realms and have to fight their way to one another’s side or they will never make it back home. This vital chapter will impact the lives of all of the characters and resonate in the pages of Thor for years to come! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 AVENGERS: THE ORIGIN #5 (of 5) Written by JOE CASEY Pencils & Cover by PHIL NOTO The big finale!  All-out war on the Isle of Silence!  The climactic showdown on Earth!  Is the Hulk the true villain? Or does Loki's revenge plot have even deeper ramifications to humanity? And who actually thought of the name "Avengers"?  You might've read the 1963 original, but you really have no idea how it all ends! 32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 AGE OF HEROES #4 (of 4) Written by JONATHAN MABERRY, ELLIOTT KALAN, JOE CASEY & DAN SLOTT Penciled by GIANLUCA GUGLIOTTA, NATHAN FOX, TY TEMPLETON & MORE! Cover by JAE LEE The Heroic Age continues with more titantic tales from across the mighty Marvel U! Follow Shuri, the deadly Black Panther, as she sets the world on fire crossing paths, and claws, with the rest of MU! Find out the truth behind Captain America’s time on ice and the native peoples who stumbled across his frosty tomb! PLUS: Zodiac's back and ready for the Age of Villains to begin...and Steve Rogers: Super-Soldier has an all-new assignment for Initiative cadet Cloud 9! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 ATLAS #4 Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by GABRIEL HARDMAN & RAMON ROSANAS Cover by JAE LEE At great price, one of the Echo People are captured! Now the Agents of Atlas and 3-D Man know who is coming after them and why, but that doesn't make the invaders any less deadly. The only chance for these heroes and the whole planet is to go deep behind enemy lines... with little chance of return. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 AVENGERS & THE INFINITY GAUNTLET #1 (of 4) Written by BRIAN CLEVINGER Penciled by BRIAN CHURILLA Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS The evil THANOS has acquired the Infinity Gems, granting him control over the entire universe. He’s destroyed half the population of all worlds. The only force standing in his way? THE AVENGERS! But how can a ragtag group of heroes and villains (!) overpower the unstoppable? Check out the non-stop, pulse-pounding, white-knuckling action brought to you by Brian Clevinger (Atomic Robo) and Brian Churilla (Rex Mundi, The Anchor)! 40 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 AVENGERS, THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA: OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #4 Written by PAUL BOURCIER, CHRIS BUCHNER, RONALD BYRD, RUSS CHAPPELL, MICHAEL HOSKIN, DARON JENSEN, SEAN MCQUAID, JACOB ROUGEMONT, AL SJOERDSMA, ROBERT J. SODARO, STUART VANDAL & KEVIN WASSER The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel’s most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages as we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #121), Thor (from THOR #206), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #190 and 1941’s CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #14). Watch the Marvel universe’s history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE 1940S NEWSPAPER STRIP #3 (of 3) Written & Penciled by KARL KESEL Cover by BUTCH GUICE Uncovered at last: The 1904s daily newspaper comic strip starring Captain America that you never knew about! Travel with us to the tumultuous days of World War II, when the star-spangled, shield-slinging Super Soldier battled Axis threats alongside his wise-cracking, jaw-jacking sidekick Bucky! Plus: Rampaging robots! Dangerous dames and femme fatales! No-good Nazis that deserve a sock to the kisser…like that no good stinkin’ Red Skull! All brought to you by acclaimed writer/artist Karl Kesel! 32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 BLACK WIDOW #5 Written by MARJORIE LIU Art & Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA Black Widow gets answers! The villain revealed! The mystery plot on Natasha's life comes to deadly light as the Black Widow uncovers who's conspiring to destroy her...and gets some payback for the attempt on her life! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #609 Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by BUTCH GUICE Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Women of Marvel Frame Variant by TBA Nomad Backup by SEAN MCKEEVER & DAVID BALDEON Bucky must return to the place where his life once ended as Baron Zemo continues to rip his life apart. It's the hardest hitting arc of Captain America ever by the awesome team of Ed Brubaker and Butch Guice. 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: FOREVER ALLIES #1 (of 4) Written by ROGER STERN Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA & MARCO SANTUCCI Cover by LEE WEEKS CAPTAIN AMERICA’S IN A RACE ACROSS THE WORLD TO SOLVE A MYSERY FROM WORLD WAR TWO! James “Bucky” Barnes has led many lives.  Once he was Captain America's partner Bucky, a proud member of the Invaders, a founder of the original Young Allies.  Now he is Captain America, the Sentinel of Liberty, and when an old enemy suddenly reappears, Jim must re-open the last, unsolved case of the Young Allies -- to stop a menace that threatens the world! Roger Stern (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) travels from World War II with Nick Dragotta (X-MEN FIRST CLASS) to the modern age with Marco Santucci (SIEGE: SPIDER-MAN) to tell a time-tossed epic tale of mystery, intrigue, and high adventure!   40 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 SHADOWLAND #2 (of 5) Written by ANDY DIGGLE Penciled by BILLY TAN Cover by JOHN CASSADAY EVIL DAREDEVIL VARIANT COVER by JOHN CASSADAY The battle for New York begins as battle lines are drawn and war forges strange allies.  Luck Cage, Iron Fist, Spider-Man, Moon Knight and…Kingpin?!  Plus, a dangerous new player enters the battle, one that could win the fight…or damn all of New York! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 DAREDEVIL #509 Written by ANDY DIGGLE & ANTONY JOHNSTON Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE Cover by JOHN CASSADAY SHADOWLAND TIE-IN! As Daredevil's Shadowland stronghold in Hell's Kitchen grows, more heroes step forward to try to bring The Man Without Fear back to his senses. But any foe of Daredevil knows he is not a man easily stopped.  The battle for New York continues! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SHADOWLAND: BULLSEYE #1 Written by JOHN LAYMAN Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by JOHN CHRISTOPHER TYLER THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR’S DEADLIEST ENEMY! For years he’s haunted Daredevil’s life, violently striking the Man Without Fear in the places that hurt like hell. Now, with his life as an Avenger behind him, Bullseye’s secrets finally stand revealed. 32 PGS./One-Shot/Parental Advisory …$3.99 SHADOWLAND: MOON KNIGHT #1 (of 3) Written by GREGG HURWITZ Penciled by BONG DAZO Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA Daredevil, the former defender of Hell’s Kitchen turned leader of the ninja death cult known as the Hand, has summoned the villainous Profile to take Moon Knight out of the picture for good. And to do it, the Profile enlists the aid of a mysterious figure, a second avatar of Khonshu! Has Khonshu finally decided to replace Moon Knight? And if so, what hope does Moon Knight have of saving Daredevil and himself from the darkness of Shadowland? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN #1 (of 4) Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by MAHMUD ASRAR Cover by MIKE PERKINS Exploding out of the blood-strewn streets of Shadowland: the all-new, all-different Power Man! Who is he? Why is he one of the few heroes to oppose Daredevil's rule over Hell's Kitchen? And what is his connection to Daniel Rand's School of Thunder dojo...and the killer called Bullseye? That's what Luke Cage and Iron Fist must discover--before the vengeful swords of The Hand find this young mystery man first! All-out martial arts action begins here as Fred Van Lente (MARVEL ZOMBIES 3-5) and Mahmud Asrar (SIEGE: YOUNG AVENGERS) introduce a new star with a host of secrets! 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS #1 (of 4) Written by ANTONY JOHNSTON Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA Striking from the pages of Shadowland, four cult-favorite heroes rise into the spotlight: Silver Sable…Paladin…Misty Knight...The Shroud! Is a rogue faction of Daredevil's ninjas secretly targeting the mafia? With DD's dark castle looming over the city, has The Man Without Fear finally lost his mind? This twisted murder mystery ensnares a quartet of vastly different operatives--but will it unite them, or place them in each other's crosshairs? Can this controversial crew put aside their differences before a war between The Hand and the mob sets New York ablaze? Join Antony Johnston (DAREDEVIL) and Wellinton Alves (THUNDERBOLTS) for a bloody tour down the mean streets of Shadowland! 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 SHADOWLAND: DAUGHTERS OF THE SHADOW #1 (of 3) Written by JASON HENDERSON Pencils by IVAN RODRIGUEZ Cover by JEAN-BAPTISTE ANDREAE From the darkness of SHADOWLANDS...a legacy born in blood stands revealed! What is Colleen Wing's secret connection to the mysterious organization called the Hand? What tragedy from her past binds Wing to Daredevil's dark empire and commands the noble sword slinger to lead a new all-female hit squad? Colleen’s birthright will compel her to fulfill Matt Murdock's bloody crusade to purge New York of corruption by any means necessary. Can she embrace her destiny without being consumed by its darkness? 40 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 DARKSTAR AND THE WINTER GUARD #3 (of 3) Written by DAVID GALLAHER Penciled by STEVE ELLIS Cover by CLAYTON HENRY Betrayed by one of their own, The Winter Guard now must confront a new threat that could mean the end of Russia as we know it! If you thought last issue's surprise was amazing, just wait until you see what the Presence has in store!  The Harvey Award winning team behind “High Moon” brings you the conclusion to the miniseries that will leave you speechless.  And, by the time this issue is over, you will believe a bear can fly! 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99  GORILLA MAN #2 (of 3) Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by GIANCARLO CARACUZZO Cover by LEONARD KIRK As Ken Hale's mission takes him further into the jungle, he goes further into the wild past life that lead to him becoming the Gorilla-Man. Young Ken meets a beautiful girl named Lily but makes some powerful enemies! 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 DAREDEVIL: BLACK & WHITE #1 Written by PETER MILLIGAN, RICK SPEARS & ANN NOCENTI Penciled by JASON LATOUR, MICK BERTILORENZI & DAVID AJA Cover by DAVID AJA Daredevil, the blind avenger of Hell’s Kitchen faces a life changing decision when he is presented with the chance to see again. But at what cost will Matt regain his sight? Guest starring Bullseye! The Kingpin of crime, ever the Machiavellian mastermind, uses lawyer Matt Murdock’s quest for justice against him in a deadly money-making scheme. And the Man Without Fear finds himself embroiled in a gang war in Japan. All this and much more in this all-new, all-black-and-white one-shot in the spirit of the Mighty Marvel Magazines of yore, but ALL-NOW in style! 32 PGS./One-Shot/Parental Advisory …$3.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #582 Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by NEIL EDWARDS Cover by ALAN DAVIS At collapsed Chronopolis, after the heat death of the universe, Reed, Ben, Doom and Nathaniel Richards battle for both the past and the future. It's the end of everything as two heroes sacrifice themselves for their family.  32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 SECRET WARRIORS #19 Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by ALESSANDRO VITTI Cover by JIM CHEUNG Steve Rogers guest stars in the shocking conclusion to “The Last Ride of the Howling Commandos”! Never forgotten. Never defeated. No longer. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 DARK WOLVERINE #89 Written by DANIEL WAY & MARJORIE LIU Penciled by STEPHEN SEGOVIA Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI “PUNISHMENT,” part 3 Daken barely survived his encounter with Frank Castle, but that only makes him more dangerous than ever -- especially when Wolverine shows up to save the day. Killing two birds with one stone has never been more appealing... 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 FRANKEN-CASTLE #20 Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by MIKE HAWTHORNE Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI “PUNISHMENT,” part 4 The Punisher and Wolverine must kill Daken! In hunting Dark Wolverine, Frank Castle has unwittingly given him the thing he needed most to complete his mission of retribution. On the rooftops of Tokyo, The Punisher, in a broken body, and his unwitting partner Wolverine, his healing factor negated, fight against a vengeful son reborn in the Exo-Mind! Dear lord is it going to get bloody. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 HAWKEYE & MOCKINGBIRD #3 Written by JIM MCCANN Penciled by DAVID LOPEZ Cover by PAUL RENAUD Hawkeye and Mockingbird declare war on their twisted reflections: Crossfire and Phantom Rider! What shocking event happened last issue to trigger this blood feud? And are Clint and Bobbi ready for the army that awaits them? What are the Death T.H.R.O.W.S.? And what deadly surprise awaits our heroes back at their H.Q.? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 IRON MAN MAGAZINE #3 Cover by MARC SILVESTRI Everyone’s favorite super-suited super hero gets his own ongoing magazine, collecting all-ages, all-action Iron Man adventures! Featuring some of the Armored Avenger's most thrilling tales, this magazine is bursting with high-octane stories, pinups, activities, games and more for Iron Man fans young and old. 96 PGS./Rated A …$6.99 HEROIC AGE: PRINCE OF POWER #4 (of 4) Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by REILLY BROWN Cover by SALVA ESPIN It all comes down to this: Vali Halfing of the Pantheon and Amadeus Cho, the new Prince of Power, duke it out for the right to become...a GOD! And no matter who wins, THE MIGHTY THOR will destroy him! For if the Pantheon wins, they will slaughter the Council of Godheads and become the only rulers of the world's divine realms. And if Amadeus wins, he'll use omniscience to locate and bring back... All together now: "What th-?! YOU?! We thought you were DEAD!" 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 HERCULES: TWILIGHT OF A GOD #3 (of 4) Script and Finishes by BOB LAYTON Breakdowns by RON LIM Cover by BOB LAYTON The Andromeda galaxy is facing annihilation from the ever-expanding Fat Galactus Black Hole! The Prince of Power has suffered near-fatal injuries from his epic battle with the Silver Surfer and lies in a coma! The Alliance of Space-faring Species' fleet has been decimated by a terrorist attack! And, amidst the growing chaos, the only being who can unite the Alliance and save the day is—SKYPPI the SKRULL?!! You won't want to miss this third installment of the final, HULK #24 Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Wraparound Cover by ED MCGUINNESS Variant Cover by DALE KEOWN THIS IS IT. THE END OF WORLD WAR HULKS! WHO WILL LIVE? WHO WILL DIE? CAN THE MARVEL UNIVERSE SURVIVE WITH A GREEN HULK AND A RED HULK? BE HERE FOR THE FINAL CHAPTER IN THE RED HULK SAGA AS THE SUPERSTAR TEAM OF JEPH LOEB AND ED MCGUINNESS REVEAL THE FINAL FATE OF THE RED HULK! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 INCREDIBLE HULK #611 Written by GREG PAK Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER Wraparound Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Variant Cover by DALE KEOWN THE HULK HAS RETURNED. And three years of epic storytelling explodes as GREK PAK and PAUL PELLETIER bring you the biggest conclusion imaginable--SKAAR, SON OF HULK, finally confronts the father who abandoned him at birth in pain and fire. It's the heartrending, senses-shattering climax to WORLD WAR HULKS--and the Incredible Hulks will never be the same! 40 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #29 Written by MATT FRACTION Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA Women of Marvel Frame Variant by TBA When you think of the greatest mechanized hero of the modern era, only two words come to mind: DETROIT STEEL. You wanted the best? You got the best. But the best comes at a price. Meanwhile Pepper Potts is on the road to recovery, but nothing is free from complication in Tony Stark's world -- and this one's a doozy, even if it means the debut of an all-new RESCUE. The Pentagon keep shutting War Machine out, and the new offices of Stark Resilient let everyone in for a big coming-out party...with special guests Justine and Sasha Hammer. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 IRON MAN LEGACY #5 Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by STEVE KURTH Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN IRON MAN VS. DOCTOR DOOM, as you've never seen it before! "War of the Iron Men" reaches its epic climax! Latveria invades Transia with a Doombot army, and Shellhead only has a hastily formed alliance with Radioactive Man and the Crimson Dynamo to defend against it! Tony Stark learns who betrayed the secrets of his armor to the Transians -- and the revelation will change his life (and yours, we have no doubt) forever! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SUPER HERO SQUAD #8 Written by TODD DEZAGO Penciled by LEONEL CASTELLANI & MARCELO DICHIARA Cover by LEONEL CASTELLANI Discovering that different Fractals possess different qualities, the SQUADDIES are stunned when one falls nearby and imbues them with the power of...overweightedness! How long will it take them to save the day when they've all been supersized...?!Also, the Falcon takes us on "A Tour of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier!" and Wolverine is forced to take Reptil and Falcon on a "Camping Trip!" 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z UPDATE #3 Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MIKE O’SULLIVAN, MICHAEL HOSKIN, MADISON CARTER, MARKUS RAYMOND, ROB LONDON, SEAN MCQUAID, KEVIN GARCIA, STUART VANDAL, CHRIS BIGGS, JACOB ROUGEMONT & RONALD BYRD Cover by KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY The OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE continues its 2010 campaign to catalogue the multiverse! This offering of ALL-NEW encyclopedia-style profiles features an impressive collection of aliens (Shatterax, Aakon, Rigellians)! Groups (ARMOR, Secret Warriors, MI13)! Mutants (Alchemy, Graymalkin, Murmur)! The heroes we love (Butterball, Val de Fontaine, Johnny Guitar), and the baddies we love to hate (Condor, Arthur Nagan, Lascivious)! Featuring ORIGINAL ART for dozens of characters! 64 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 MARVEL UNIVERSE VS. THE PUNISHER #1 & 2 (of 4) Written by JONATHAN MABERRY Pencils & Cover by GORAN PARLOV The creative team of Jonathan Maberry and Goran Parlov take you on a journey into the darkest territory in this Marvel Knights limited series. A terrible plague has swept the Earth, turning everyone – human, hero, villain, god and monster — into sadistic cannibal predators. As Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Thing and other infected start a feeding frenzy, the world falls in a wave of insatiable violence. Now, five years later, one man hunts the wasteland that was New York City. One man stands against the hordes of monsters who hunt the night. He is the Punisher, the Last Gun on Earth. And he has an endless supply of ammunition. 32 PGS.(each)/Parental Advisory …$3.99 (each) S.H.I.E.L.D. #3 Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by DUSTIN WEAVER Cover by GERALD PAREL Historical Variant by DUSTIN WEAVER The surprise hit of the year marches on! In this issue, discover the secrets of Sir Issac Newton, see how Galileo defeated Galactus long before the Fantastic Four ever did and find out why Leonardo da Vinci traveled over 400 years to do. All of this from the twisted minds of writer Jonathan Hickman (FANTASTIC FOUR) and superstar in the making Dustin Weaver (X-MEN LEGACY)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT 48 PGS,/Rated T+ …$4.99 SPIDER-MAN #5 Written by PAUL TOBIN Penciled by ROBERTO DI SALVO Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER  The battle with Bullseye is over, but where is Spider-Man? Sophia "Chat" Sanduval and the Blonde Phantom scour the city in a desperate attempt to find Spider-Man before his time runs out, and he numbers among the fallen in the battle with the man who doesn't miss. 32 PGS./MARVEL ADVENTURES/All Ages …$2.99 SUPER HEROES #5 Written by PAUL TOBIN Penciled by CRISSCROSS Cover by CLAYTON HENRY With the rest of the Avengers on missions, Captain America isn't too worried about covering a call from an animal rights activist concerning a baby rhino being held in captivity. But when Cap discovers his caller is the Rhino himself, and that the baby rhino is held in an entire town populated by the nefarious terrorist organization A.I.M.... things go from dangerous to deadly… 32 PGS./MARVEL ADVENTURES/All Ages …$2.99 STEVE ROGERS: SUPER-SOLDIER #2 (of 4) Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by DALE EAGLESHAM Cover by CARLOS PACHECO Steve Rogers’s past and present collide as he digs deeper into the mysteries at the center of a global conspiracy and comes face-to-face with the first woman he ever loved. All this, and the secret manipulator behind the scenes twists his knife in Steve's back with an ending that will leave readers stunned! From the pen and pencil of Ed Brubaker and Dale Eaglesham. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 THE RAWHIDE KID #3 (of 4) Written by RON ZIMMERMAN Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by MARK BROOKS Bracing for High Noon with the Sensational Seven, Cristo Pike brings in a collection of the West’s most unsavory killers. Enter: Le Sabre Kid, Lone Ninja, Bloody Ivan, The Cabo Kid, Grizzly Johnson, Honey Bee, and Kid Dead. Plus: Ever wonder how a sensitive lad named Johnny Bart became the legendary gunfighter known as the Rawhide Kid! The answer might surprise you. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 HIT-MONKEY #2 (of 3) Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by DALIBOR TALAJIC Cover by DAVE JOHNSON “YEAR OF THE MONKEY,” PART 1 With the spirit of the Nameless Assassin compelling him toward his righteous revenge, Hit-Monkey has cut a bloody swatch through the ranks of General Sato’s empire…only to hit a snag. Enter: Bullseye! What chance, if any, does our soulful simian stand against the super-powered assassin? But Hit-Monkey has two very important things going for him: one, no one yet knows that it’s him rather than the Nameless Assassin who’s behind the killings…and two: he’s a monkey. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 THE THANOS IMPERATIVE #3 (of 6) Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by MIGUEL ANGEL SEPULVEDA Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT Thanos faces twisted versions of the Avengers—while Nova assembles a star-studded cosmic strike force! As the staggering consequences of the Cancerverse’s invasion become apparent, Star-Lord and his battered band of heroes fight to protect Thanos, who has actually become the universe’s only hope! But it’s literally a life and death struggle, and one being hardwired for destruction may ruin everything! Check out this next stunning chapter and find out why AintItCoolNews says “this writing team has taken the Marvel Cosmic line to levels of cool never before seen”!  32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 THOR #613 & #614 Written by KIERON GILLEN Art by RICH ELSON Cover by MICO SUAYAN Issue #614 Women of Marvel Frame Variant by TBA THOR IN HELL! It's the poisonous fruit of Loki's trickery during the Siege, as the God of Thunder battles demons and monsters to cross from one side of the desolate dimension to the other! At stake...his life and the fate of all Asgardians! 32 PGS.(each)/Rated T+ …$3.99 (each) THOR: THE RAGE OF THOR #1 Written by PETER MILLIGAN Pencils & Cover by MICO SUAYAN The unquenchable rage of Thor knows no satisfaction! It is an earlier day. The perverse and unjust TRIAL OF THOR has left the God of Thunder resentful and bitter. Fed up with Asgard, he has quit the gods and taken up with the world of men...joined a humble community...taken a wife. But when the bloody tides of Asgard's battles lap even at the shores of Earth, Thor must take up arms once more -- or risk everything he now loves being eradicated under an unstoppable tide of death and destruction... 48 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ …$3.99 THOR THE MIGHTY AVENGER #3 Written by ROGER LANGRIDGE Pencils & Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE The Mighty Re-Imaging of the God of Thunder Rumbles On! What do famed scientist Henry Pym and the lovely Janet Van Dyne have to do with a recent murder? And why is Thor seeing visions of his beloved Asgard? 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 YOUNG ALLIES #3 Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Penciled by DAVID BALDEON Cover by DAVID LAFUENTE Gravity's dark obsession mounts, Firestar's life threatens to implode, Toro's frustrations grow, and Nomad and Araña make a shocking discovery about the origins of the Bastards of Evil, whose plans to follow up on their vicious debut get underway. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 THUNDERBOLTS #147 Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by KEV WALKER Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Guest-starring the Avengers Academy! A scared-straight visit from the next generation of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes goes horribly wrong and Luke Cage isn't sure which of his Thunderbolts he can count on to regain control of The Raft! Also, can Cage keep objective when he realizes one of the prisoners is the man who once controlled his wife: the sinister Purple Man? Find out in the latest chapter of the book that ToyFare magazine says “can’t not be awesome”! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 UNCANNY X-MEN #527 Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by WHILCE PORTACIO Cover by TERRY DODSON Women of Marvel Frame Variant by TBA “THE FIVE LIGHTS,” The fallout of SECOND COMING is still taking its toll on the X-Men. We can’t tell you anything else until the end of SECOND COMING! Part 2 (of 5) 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 X-MEN #2 Written by VICTOR GISCHLER Penciled by PACO MEDINA Cover by ADI GRANOV “CURSE OF THE MUTANTS,” PART 2 Upon discovering that San Francisco has been invaded by Dracula and his vampire army, the X-Men set out to find the evil and destroy it.  But when Blade the Vampire Slayer shows up and drops a bombshell, the X-Men realize all of their assumptions have been wrong.  Their only chance to survive hinges on a desperate plan which might prove their undoing. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT #1 Written by STUART MOORE Penciled by ARIEL OLIVETTI Cover by JAE LEE Variant Cover by JOE QUESADA Spinning out of the pages of X-MEN #1, comes an all-new series starring the world’s first mutant, NAMOR THE SUB-MARINER. When the X-Men are confronted with a deadly vampire threat, Namor takes matters into his own hands on a mission that might bring down the entire might of the vampires on their heads…and in the process, destroy Atlantis! What lurks down below the ocean where the sun can’t reach? What he thought was a fable to scare the children of Atlantis comes to terrifying life in the form of a newly-discovered race of Atlantean Vampires. Namor’s choice, to stand with Atlantis or the X-Men, will define a new chapter in his life…or death. 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 X-MEN: CURSE OF THE MUTANTS – BLADE #1 Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Penciled by TIM GREEN Cover by DAVE WILKINS Someone… something… is killing vampire slayers all over the world. Blade, the biggest, baddest slayer of them all, gathers an emergency assault team to blitz the bloodsucker underground and force answers out of whoever’s not reduced to a pile of smoking ash. But Blade’s not going to like what he hears. A new dawn is rising for the vampire nation. The rules are about to be rewritten, and Blade’s about to go to fang-to-fang with a new threat he knows he can’t fight alone… 32 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ …$3.99 X-MEN: CURSE OF THE MUTANTS - STORM & GAMBIT #1 Written by CHUCK KIM Penciled by TBD Cover by MICO SUAYAN As an army of vampires descends on San Francisco, the X-Men find themselves in dire straights. The good news is that they may have just discovered a means for stemming the invasion. The bad news? What they need is in the clutches of the vampires themselves. Luckily, the X-Men have two thieves in their employ that may just be able pull off such a heist. Hold on to your wooden stakes, X-Fans…STORM and GAMBIT are in for a bumpy ride! 40 PGS./One-Shot/Parental Advisory …$3.99 NEW MUTANTS #16 Written by ZEB WELLS Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by DAVE WILKINS “FALL OF THE NEW MUTANTS” What is PROJECT PURGATORY and what does it need with a Bloodstone? General Ulysses, Doctor Noc and their mysterious platoon have taken their first shot at the X-Men. It’s up to the New Mutants to shoot back. Part 2 (of 5) 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 X-MEN LEGACY #239 Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by CLAY MANN Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Women of Marvel Frame Variant by TBA “COLLISION” PART TWO When a pack of Sentinels chases a girl through the streets of Mumbai, the X-Men assume she’s a newly-manifested mutant and rush to her aid. But could it be that she’s something else entirely? One thing’s for sure: she has ties to the X-Men that could spell bad news for Rogue and Magneto… 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 WOLVERINE WEAPON X #16 Written by JASON AARON Penciled by TBD Cover by RON GARNEY During the shocking events of SECOND COMING, Logan lost one of his dearest friends: Nightcrawler. Now with the reading of Nightcrawler's will, Logan learns that his friend had one last request, something Logan can not refuse, no matter how much it might pain him. Don't miss this stirring series finale that helps pave the way for next month's WOLVERINE #1. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 DARK WOLVERINE #90 Written by DANIEL WAY & MARJORIE LIU Penciled by MIRCO PIERFEDERICCI Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE THE SERIES CONCLUSION! The end of one journey marks the beginning of another, as Daken contemplates the road less traveled...a road of truth, desire...and empires. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 X-FACTOR #208 Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO Cover by DAVID YARDIN What's the single most-asked question we've been getting at X-Factor Central? Will Wolfsbane, cut adrift from X-Force, return to X-Factor? The answer is a resounding "yes." But how is she going to react when she discovers that Rictor and Shatterstar are a couple? Not all that well as Shatterstar finds himself in the fight of his life. And how will Rictor react when he discovers that Rahne is pregnant? What, you want us to tell you everything? We have to leave SOMEthing for you to discover for yourself in what is sure to be the most-talked about X-book of the month, if not the year. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 ALL-NEW WOLVERINE SAGA 32 PGS./Rated T+ …FREE! X-FORCE: SEX AND VIOLENCE #2 (of 3) Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST Art and Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO WARNING: This issue lives up to the title. Not for the squeamish or easily embarrassed, wink wink. Wolverine finds out why the Assassins Guild is after Domino, and it's a funny story. Well, Domino thinks it is. But Logan is grumpy and does't see the humor in it, probably due to the fact that Dom's actions have put a half dozen of the worlds deadliest assassins on their trail. And then things get complicated. Ahhh, romance. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 NEW MUTANTS FOREVER #1 (of 5) Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Pencils & 50/50 Cover by AL RIO 50/50 Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ The third generation of Xavier's pupils is back...like you've never seen them! New York Times best-selling author and X-Men visionary Chris Claremont returns to the young mutant heroes he created to turn their lives upside down! Their headmaster, Magneto, has just joined the Hellfire Club, and now the team faces a threat so terrible they're willing to join forces with the Black Queen, Selene!  With the stunning pencils of Al Rio, series co-creator Bob McLeod on inks, and the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz on covers, this is one series no New Mutants fan should miss! 40 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 X-MEN FOREVER 2 #5 & 6 Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Art by RODNEY BUCHEMI & TBD Covers by TOM GRUMMETT Moira MacTaggert has paid dearly over the years for her allegiance to the X-Men, but will this latest altercation ask her to pay the ultimate price? AND, a familiar face is back to cause the X-Men trouble. But you've never seen him like this before! FROM COMICS LEGEND CHRIS CLAREMONT AND ART BY RODNEY BUCHEMI (INCREDIBLE HERCULES)! GREAT JUMPING ON POINT WITH ISSUE 6! 32 PGS.(each)/Rated A …$3.99 (each) PUNISHERMAX #10 Written by JASON AARON Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by DAVE JOHNSON “BULLSEYE,” PART 5 It's Kingpin vs. Bullseye, with the Punisher waiting in the wings. Oh, and the entire NYPD ready to kill them all. Does anybody make it out of this one alive? 32 PGS./Explicit Content …$3.99 PUNISHERMAX: HAPPY ENDING #1 Written by PETER MILLIGAN Pencils & Cover by JUAN JOSE RHYP Nothing like this has ever happened to Joe before. When a quarrel with his wife makes him seek comfort through the doors of the “Happy Ending” massage parlor, the mild-mannered accountant enters a whole different world. An exotic world of life and death decisions, a world where a beautiful woman is fleeing from a vicious mob boss, and everyone is fleeing from Frank Castle. 48 PGS./One-Shot/Explicit Content…$4.99 POWERS #8 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING DEENA’S BACK 40 PGS./Mature …$3.95 CASANOVA #2 Written by MATT FRACTION Art by GABRIEL BÁ & FÁBIO MOON Cover by GABRIEL BÁ CASANOVA: LUXURIA continues! Strange, sweaty, naked things are afoot deep in the jungle metropolis of Áqua Pesada. A rogue E.M.P.I.R.E. agent has gone mad and, in between throwing the most decadent parties the world has ever known, spills his spy-guts out in the pages of a breathless, confessional, comic book... and Casanova Quinn is given orders by his father to bring the agent in... but Newman Xeno wants Casanova to kill him instead. Bloodshed, betrayal, a trial, an exile, a Paco Rabanne dress made entirely out of credit cards, and a shocking twist that sets Casanova irrevocably on a path of no return. 32 PAGES OF COSMIC COMIC SPY-CHEDELIA. All new back-matter! Soul-elevating colors! Staples and paper! READ! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 DREAM LOGIC #2 Written by DAVID MACK Art & Cover by DAVID MACK This 48-page art book features story and art, a David Mack sketchbook, step-by-step art techniques with commentary, and loads of art and extras you've never seen before -- including figure drawings, a new tarot card set, new paintings, original scripts and more! Plus: art cut from the DVD documentary film on Mack's work, The Alchemy of Art: David Mack DVD, from Herovideoproductions.com. 48 PGS./Explicit Content ...$5.99 MILLAR & MCNIVEN'S NEMESIS #4 (of 4) Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN Variant Cover by TBD THE HIGHEST SELLING CREATOR-OWNED COMIC IN THE INDUSTRY COMES TO A CLOSE! It CAN’T be over already, can it? Don’t miss the shocking finale and be the only one you know who didn’t read this. It’s the end of the road for Nemesis and Chief of Police Blake. Who will end on top? Only MARK MILLAR (KICKASS, ULTIMATE AVENGERS) and STEVE MCNIVEN (OLD MAN LOGAN, CIVIL WAR) know! 32 PGS./Mature …$2.99 KICK-ASS TPB Written by MARK MILLAR Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. The book that started the worldwide phenomenon is finally available in softcover! KICK-ASS is back, in time to celebrate the DVD release of the movie and the launch of KICK-ASS 2: BALLS TO THE WALL! KICK-ASS is the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling graphic novel that spent three months at the top spot on the Diamond Direct Market Charts and spawned the movie that opened at number one in the box office! Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl's origins are here under one cover! Relive--or experience for the first time--what happens when teenager Dave Lizewski asks himself, "How come nobody's ever become a superhero before?" Superstar creators MARK MILLAR and JOHN ROMITA JR. have created a true 21st century classic. When your grandchildren ask you where you were when KICK-ASS came out, you'll want to be able to look them in the eye and tell them the truth: you were reading this paperback! Collecting KICK-ASS #1-8. 216 PGS./Mature …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3261-5 Order Using this Code: MAR108125 FOC – 6/10, On-Sale 7/14 KICK-ASS TPB (DM ONLY) 216 PGS./Mature …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4132-7 Order Using this Code: MAR108126 FOC – 6/10, On-Sale 7/14 WOMEN OF MARVEL: CELEBRATING SEVEN DECADES OMNIBUS HC COIPEL COVER Written by STAN LEE, LINDA FITE, JEAN THOMAS, GERRY CONWAY, ROY THOMAS, TONY ISABELLA, ED HANNIGAN, CAROL SEULING, STEVE GERBER, MIKE FRIEDRICH, JIM SHOOTER, DAVID MICHELINIE, JOHN BYRNE, TOM DEFALCO, DWAYNE MCDUFFIE, DWIGHT D. COYE, JM DEMATTEIS, JACK C. HARRIS & RICHARD HOWELL Penciled by VARIOUS Covers by OLIVIER COIPEL & RAMONA FRADON For seventy years, Marvel Comics has been chronicling the adventures of heroes across the world — and now it's time for the heroines to shine! Featuring your favorite fighting females from across the decades! Millie the Model! Patsy Walker and Hedy Wolfe! The Wasp! The Black Widow! Night Nurse! Tigra! Shanna the She-Devil! The Dazzler! Firestar! Captain Marvel! She-Hulk! Storm! Against threats including Man-Killer, Nekra, the White Queen and the Silver Samurai! Collected together here for the first time in one titanic tome! Collecting TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #51-58, X-MEN (1963) #57, NIGHT NURSE #1-4, CAT #1-4, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #8, GIANT-SIZE CREATURES #1, MARVEL PREMIERE #42, SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL (1972) #1-5, KA-ZAR: LORD OF THE HIDDEN JUNGLE #2, DAREDEVIL (1964) #108-112, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #3, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #12, #16 & #18, FIRESTAR #1-4, SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK: CEREMONY #1-2, CAPTAIN MARVEL (1989) #1, CAPTAIN MARVEL (1994) #1, MILLIE THE MODEL #100, PATSY AND HEDY ANNUAL #1, SOLO AVENGERS #9, MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #36 and MARVEL FANFARE #59. 1160 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4326-0 Trim size: oversized WOMEN OF MARVEL: CELEBRATING SEVEN DECADES OMNIBUS HC FRADON COVER (DM ONLY) 1160 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4999-6 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE MARVEL COMICS VOL. 5 HC Written by JOE SIMON, RAY GILL, ANDREW MCWHINEY & VARIOUS Penciled by CARL BURGOS, BILL EVERETT, JACK KIRBY, PAUL GUSTAVSON, STEVE DAHLMAN, BOB OKSNER & BEN THOMPSON Cover by ALEX SCHOMBURG The greatest comic magazine of the Golden Age returns with the Marvel Masterworks! Headlining the heavy-hitters of the Timely era, Marvel Mystery Comics has it all—from top-of-the-field super hero action to bizarre mystery, otherworldly noir, jungle adventure and boy detectives! And it all starts off with the history-making Human Torch/Sub-Mariner team-up by the titanic talents Carl Burgos and Bill Everett! Then the Human Torch’s sidekick Toro, the Flaming Kid, makes his Marvel Mystery debut. Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner, takes his uniquely anarchic brand of action straight to the Nazis’ noses, while the Angel’s origin is revealed and he begins a multi-part crusade against the sexy villainess, the Cat’s Paw. Rounded out by Jack Kirby’s eerie agent of vengeance, the Vision; the wonderfully weird Electro; Terry Vance, School Boy Sleuth; and the adventures of Ka-Zar, it’s the classic package that made Marvel famous! Collecting MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS #17-20 280 PGS/All Ages …$59.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3367-4 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE MARVEL COMICS VOL. 5 HC -- VARIANT EDITION VOL. 149 280 PGS/All Ages …$59.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3368-1 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE DEFENDERS VOL. 2 HC Written by STEVE ENGLEHART & LEN WEIN with TONY ISABELLA Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA & BOB BROWN with JIM STARLIN Cover by GIL KANE The Dynamic Defenders, comicdom’s most famous non-team, launch into their second Marvel Masterworks collection with the granddaddy of all mega-events—the Avengers/Defenders War! Thor vs. Hulk! Silver Surfer vs. the Vision! Namor vs. Cap! It’s a super hero battle royale orchestrated by the mystic menace Dormammu and the mischievous Loki. Concocted by Steve Englehart, the cross-title adventure is collected in full and has never looked better! And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! This packed-to-the-gills collection also includes Attuma’s invasion of the surface world; Hawkeye’s joining the ranks of the Defenders; the all-time classic battle with the Squadron Sinister that brought Nighthawk into the Defenders’ fold; a team-up with Professor X to stop Magneto and the his Ultimate Mutant; and at long last, the return of the Black Knight! They’re classics that redefined super teams forever, one and all, so come join the revolution with the Marvel Masterworks! Collecting DEFENDERS #7-16, GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #1 & AVENGERS #115-118 312 PGS/All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4216-4 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE DEFENDERS VOL. 2 HC -- VARIANT EDITION VOL. 148 312 PGS/All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4217-1 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE SILVER SURFER VOL. 2 TPB Written by STAN LEE Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA with JACK KIRBY Covers by JOHN BUSCEMA & DEAN WHITE The world’s favorite space-faring super hero in his continuing saga of anguish and adventure! He sacrificed himself to save his home world of Zenn-La from the planet-devouring menace, Galactus, saving those he loved in exchange for a life of servitude as the Silver Surfer. Now, after disobeying his master, Norrin Radd is stranded on the planet Earth—forever removed from his love, Shalla-Bal, and from the beckoning spaceways! A high point of epic adventure and lyrical drama, The Silver Surfer took the comic-book super hero to all-new heights. Using their ravaged protagonist as a lens through which they could comment on the social injustices of the era, Stan Lee and John Buscema turned the Surfer into the ultimate outsider archetype, reflecting the reader’s world in his metallic skin. In these pages the Surfer will face ghosts from beyond the grave seeking redemption, the horrors of war, the devious Mephisto, and mighty Marvel heroes from Spider-Man to the Human Torch and the Inhumans. So what more do you need to know, reserve that copy today, True Believer! Collecting SILVER SURFER #7-18 288 PGS/All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4569-1 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE SILVER SURFER VOL. 2 TPB -- VARIANT EDITION VOL. 19 288 PGS/All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4685-8 CIVIL WAR: SPIDER-MAN HC Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA & PETER DAVID Penciled by MIKE DEODATO, RON GARNEY, CLAYTON CRAIN & MICHAEL WIERINGO Cover by RON GARNEY A war is brewing among the superhero community and Spider-Man is caught right in the middle! Life couldn’t be more complicated – or more dangerous – for Peter Parker. After rushing to the aftermath of the Stamford Massacre to offer aid to its victims, Peter travels with Tony Stark to Washington, D.C., and the White House – where the enactment of the Superhuman Registration Act appears imminent. As the Marvel Universe braces for the implications of legislation that will forever change the societal status of super heroes, Peter is forced to make an important personal decision – maybe the most important decision of his life. As Civil War tears apart the super hero community, will Spidey stay true to that decision? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #529-538, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #28-34 and FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #11-16. 544 PGS./Rated T+ …$39.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4882-1 Trim size: oversized SECRET INVASION HC Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by LEINIL YU Cover by LEINIL YU Who do you trust? 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, the invasion is here! The Marvel Universe is in shambles. The Skrull Empire's plan has birthed itself into perfection. It is hero vs. hero! Resurrections and reunions! Is Tony Stark a Skrull? Page after page unveils reveal after reveal and shocking moment after shocking moment! Brian Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu leap off the pages of mega-hit New Avengers and deliver a story that will forever alter the Marvel Universe! EXPECT CHANGE! This oversized hardcover comes packed with extras, including the original story pitch, script pages, art concepts/designs and more! Collecting SECRET INVASION #1-8. 288 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4917-0 Trim size: oversized SIEGE: NEW AVENGERS PREMIERE HC Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by STUART IMMONEN, MIKE MAYHEW, MARKO DJURDJEVIC & BRYAN HITCH Cover by STUART IMMONEN Steve Rogers makes his triumphant return to the Avengers, but is he too late? With the SIEGE on Asgard begun, he must act swiftly, but who can he turn to and trust in a world with Norman Osborn in charge? When the gods fall, what chance does a Super Soldier stand? Also, the ladies of the Avengers ban together to do what they have to do save the team. And in THE LIST, Ronin breaks into Avengers Tower to assassinate Osborn! This volume also includes the shocking conclusion to the landmark NEW AVENGERS series by superstar artist Bryan Hitch. Collecting NEW AVENGERS #61-64, NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL #3, DARK REIGN: THE LIST - NEW AVENGERS and NEW AVENGERS FINALE 192 PGS./Rated A …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4577-6 Trim size: standard SIEGE: AVENGERS - THE INITIATIVE PREMIERE HC Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS Months of story threads finally weave together as Norman Osborn offers Taskmaster a seat at the Cabal’s table...the Avengers Resistance uncovers a horrifying secret...and members of the Initiative are called up for an assault on an enemy of incalculable power! Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #31-35. 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4817 SIEGE: THOR PREMIERE HC Written by KIERON GILLEN Penciled by BILLY TAN, JAMIE MCKELVIE & NIKO HENRICHON Cover by MICO SUAYAN Asgard lies under SIEGE! As the evil eye of Norman Osborn falls on Asgard, what happens to neighboring Broxton, Oklahoma? What unexpected enemies will be drawn to the scene like carrion to a carcass? And what unlikely heroes will rise to the town’s defense? The Asgardians face the battle of their lives…and the showdown that’s coming may end their new life on Earth as quickly as it began! Then, delve into the world of Siege’s most devious major player in SIEGE: LOKI! And in NEW MUTANTS, with all the Asgardians falling in the Siege of Asgard, someone needs to deal with the dead, and who better to do so than a Valkyrie. But where is Dani Moonstar supposed to be bringing these dead? Collecting THOR #607-610, NEW MUTANTS #11 and SIEGE: LOKI. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4813-5 Trim size: standard SIEGE: THUNDERBOLTS PREMIERE HC Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA Cover by ADI GRANOV It's been too long since Mr. X has killed, and he needs his next fix! Ghost has taken notice, and sees an opportunity…while Scourge is seeing things that no one should! Add in the selfish intentions of Paladin and Ant-Man, stir with a stick of dynamite and…BOOM! You’ve heard raves about Parker’s ATLAS (heroes pretending to be villains)…but now it’s time to let him loose on some real fiends! Collecting THUNDERBOLTS #138-143. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4373-4 Trim size: standard DEATHLOK: THE DEMOLISHER PREMIERE HC Written by CHARLIE HUSTON Penciled by LAN MEDINA Cover by BRANDON PETERSON Marvel’s ultimate cyborg is back in this Marvel Knights series written by Charlie Huston (MOON KNIGHT) and breathtakingly illustrated by Lan Medina (FOOLKILLER). In the not-too-distant future, war is a spectator sport, warriors die hard and live fast, and living larger than anyone is super-soldier Lieutenant Mike Travers.  That is, until Travers hotdogs it on the battlefield and gets himself and his C.O., Luther Manning, blown to bits.  The show must go on. Enter: Deathlok the Demolisher!!! Collecting DEATHLOK #1-7. 168 PGS./Parental Advisory …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4365-9 Trim size: standard X-FACTOR: SECOND COMING PREMIERE HC Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO Cover by DAVID YARDIN You're Bolivar Trask, the reanimated leader of the Mutant Response Division. Your mission: Kill every member of X-Factor. How to accomplish that without collateral damage? Easy: hire the team for what seems to be a routine case that will send them into a certain death trap. Problem solved. And in NATION X, Cyclops invites the world's only mutant detective agency to relocate to their floating island retreat and take up residence there. But will Madrox and his team believe that it's the best place for them? What old faces will pop up, and what old acquaintances will be renewed? And will there even be a Utopia left when the mysterious Crone shows up and threatens to bring the entire place crashing down into the Pacific? Collecting X-FACTOR #204-206 and NATION X: X-FACTOR. 112 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4892-0 Trim size: standard SPIDER-WOMAN: AGENT OF S.W.O.R.D. PREMIERE HC Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by ALEX MALEEV Cover by ALEX MALEEV Popular creators Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev team up for their first Marvel work together since their Eisner award-winning run on Daredevil! Ripped from the pages of Secret Invasion and New Avengers, this explosive saga follows the new adventures of the gorgeous and mysterious Jessica Drew — a.k.a. Spider-Woman — as she reenters a society she did not make...as an AGENT OF S.W.O.R.D. Containing new story and artwork not available in any other format, this is the start of a major chapter in one of the most high profile characters in all of Marvel Comics! Collecting SPIDER-WOMAN #1-7. 176 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1999-9 Trim size: standard X-FORCE: CABLE & THE NEW MUTANTS PREMIERE HC Written by LOUISE SIMONSON & DWIGHT ZIMMERMAN Penciled by ROB LIEFELD & BOB HALL Covers by ROB LIEFELD For years, the New Mutants have struggled to hone their powers and teamwork in defense of Charles Xavier’s dream of peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants. Now, with the arrival of Cable—a mysterious metal-armed, big-gunned, glowing-eyed man from the future—things will never be same…not for the New Mutants, and not for any mutants! Featuring the threats of Stryfe, Nitro, the Vulture, the Skrulls and Sabretooth! Guest-starring Sunfire and Wolverine! Collecting NEW MUTANTS #86-94 and NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #5. 264 PGS./Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4970-5 Trim size: standard X-FORCE: CABLE & THE NEW MUTANTS PREMIERE HC — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 55 264 PGS./Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-5008-4 THOR: IF ASGARD SHOULD PERISH PREMIERE HC Written by LEN WEIN Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA Covers by JACK KIRBY To save the very universe, Thor and the Warriors Three travel through time to stop the deadly Time Twisters! Then, it’s off to Costa Verde to face the new threat of Firelord—but when Thor gets mind-controlled, only Jane Foster can save the day! And when Mangog storms the gates of Asgard, Thor must rescue his father Odin from Hela herself! Witness the God of Thunder in some of his earliest battles! Featuring the threats of Ulik, Zarrko the Tomorrow Man and more! Collecting THOR (1962) #242-253. 224 PGS./Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4977-4 Trim size: standard THOR: IF ASGARD SHOULD PERISH PREMIERE HC — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 54 224 PGS./Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4992-7 FANTASTIC FOUR: RESURRECTION OF GALACTUS PREMIERE HC Written by CARLOS PACHECO, JEPH LOEB & RAFAEL MARIN Penciled by CARLOS PACHECO, JEFF JOHNSON & TOM GRUMMETT Covers by CARLOS PACHECO Abraxas attacks! His first volley has left Galactus dead, the Watcher in a coma and all of reality rewritten! Can the Fantastic Four and their allies stop this all-powerful madman before it's too late? Guest-starring the Silver Surfer! Moondragon! Quasar! Captain Marvel! Namorita! She-Hulk! Witness the most narrow of victories as the weakest among them saves the world, trading the defeat of one galactic threat for the rebirth of another! And is the Invisible Woman pregnant? Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1998) #46-50 and FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL 2001. 200 PGS./Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4476-2 Trim size: standard FANTASTIC FOUR: RESURRECTION OF GALACTUS PREMIERE HC — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 53 200 PGS./Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4477-9 TALES OF THE DRAGON GUARD PREMIERE HC Written by ANGE Penciled by PHILIPPE BRIONES Cover by ALBERTO VARANDA No one knows why dragons have appeared in this word of heroes, but their very presence is re-shaping reality. Their influence destroys everything, transforming men and beasts into monsters: a curse known as the Veill. Only virgin women are free of this curse and can get close enough to these terrors to kill them. And so, the Order of the Dragon Knights was created. Trained from childhood, they fight against all odds, including a world that refuses to accept them as women of power, the very same society they swore to protect. They fight to the death, because if they don't, their entire world is doomed. Collecting TALES OF THE DRAGON GUARD #1-3. 144 PGS./Mature …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4733-6 Trim size: standard HUSK PREMIERE HC Written by FRÉDÉRIC L’HOMME Penciled by ARNAUD BOUDOIRON Cover by ARNAUD BOUDOIRON In the near future, The Arnold Company has developed the Husk, fifteen-foot tall biomechanical suits that are an anatomical addition to their pilot’s body. In Paris, the BMRI police brigade features a special squad of Husk pilots in charge of investigating the most dangerous criminals of their time. This series explores the day-to-day life of these men and the different cases they must confront. Collecting HUSK #1-2. 112 PGS./Mature …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4830-2 Trim size: standard IRON MAN: EXTREMIS GN-HC WITH MOTION COMIC DVD Written by WARREN ELLIS Penciled by ADI GRANOV Cover by ADI GRANOV It's the beginning of a new era for Iron Man! Renowned scribe Warren Ellis joins forces with acclaimed illustrator Adi Granov to redefine the armored avenger's world for the 21st century — a landscape of terrifying new technologies that threaten to overwhelm fragile mankind! What is Extremis, who has unleashed it, and what does its emergence portend for the world? Collecting IRON MAN (2004) #1-6 plus a DVD featuring the IRON MAN: EXTREMIS Motion Comic. 232 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4331-4 OZ: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ GN-TPB Written by ERIC SHANOWER Penciled by SKOTTIE YOUNG Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG The premiere American fantasy adventure gets the Merry Marvel treatment! Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Eric Shanower (Age of Bronze) teams up with fan-favorite artist Skottie Young (New X-Men) to bring L. Frank Baum’s beloved classic to life! When Kansas farm girl Dorothy flies away to the magical Land of Oz, she fatally flattens a Wicked Witch, liberates a living Scarecrow and is hailed by the Munchkin people as a great sorceress…but all she really wants to know is: how does she get home? Collecting THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #1-8. 216 PGS./All Ages …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4590-5 RUNAWAYS VOL. 11: HOMESCHOOLING DIGEST Written by KATHRYN IMMONEN & C.B. CEBULSKI Penciled by SARA PICHELLI & PATRICK SPAZIANTE Cover by DAVID LAFUENTE heir homes, their parents, their friends — ever since first banding together and going out on their own, the Runaways have been no stranger to loss. Now, though they appear to finally be safe, none of them can get their minds off of everything they’ve lost or given up. As they attempt to make merry despite their melancholy, the Runaways are struck by yet another catastrophe. A mysterious aircraft flying over their Malibu home is somehow lured to it, resulting in a fiery crash. As the team frantically digs through the rubble, they find that their home wasn’t the only casualty: Yet another member of the team has fallen. The Runaways have little time to mourn, however, as their home is surrounded by a group of armed military personnel, dispatched to retrieve the contents of the crashed aircraft. Even more ominously, however, a figure from the group’s past — one thought deceased — has returned to confront the team. Collecting RUNAWAYS VOL. 3 #11-14 and WHAT IF THE RUNAWAYS BECAME THE YOUNG AVENGERS? 136 PGS./Rated T+ …$9.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4085-6 HULK: FALL OF THE HULKS - THE SAVAGE SHE-HULKS TPB Written by JEFF PARKER & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by SALVA ESPIN & MICHAEL RYAN Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL She's left her apocalyptic world for this one. Her mother was a heroine, her father a rampaging HULK. What path is the Savage She-Hulk called Lyra on, and why has it led her to add her might to the Wizard's Frightful Four? See how some of the toughest women in the Marvel Universe tip the balance of power in the Fall of the Hulks with this exciting story by Jeff Parker (AGENTS OF ATLAS, FALL OF THE HULKS ALPHA) and Salva Espin (INCREDIBLE HERCULES)! Collecting FALL OF THE HULKS: THE SAVAGE SHE-HULKS #1-3 and material from INCREDIBLE HULK #600-605. 136 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4796-1 HALO: HELLJUMPER TPB Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by ERIC NGUYEN Cover by ERIC NGUYEN Helljumpers. The very name strikes fear in the hearts of even the most ruthless Covenant warriors. The Orbital Drop Shock Troopers of the 105th Division are the meanest, scariest, most battled-hardened marines the UNSC forces have to offer. No retreat. No surrender. The Helljumpers get the job done every time. Hoo-rah! But when the Helljumpers respond to an SOS call from the remote science colony Ariel, they stumble upon something that catches them off guard: The colony is deserted, seemingly abandoned by every man, woman and child who once lived there. The lone body on the planet’s surface, a communications officer, appears to have died of fright. The discovery of a large Covenant military presence raises more questions than it answers. And when two Helljumpers get cut off from the rest of their squad, they’ll have to battle through impossible odds to make it home. Can the marines uncover the mysteries of Ariel? And if so, can they make it off planet to tell the tale? If not, there’ll be hell to pay! Collecting HALO: HELLJUMPER #1-5. 120 PGS./17 & Up …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4051-1 ©2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Halo, the Halo logo, the Microsoft Game Studios logo, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Bungie and the Bungie logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bungie, LLC. SPIDER-MAN: THE COMPLETE CLONE SAGA EPIC BOOK 3 TPB Written by VARIOUS Penciled by VARIOUS Cover by PEDRAM SHOHADAI Clones, and jackals and symbiotes—oh my! Spider-Man’s clone is back, costumed as the Scarlet Spider, and neither is sure which is the genuine article! Will the real Peter Parker please stand up? Plus: Aunt May on her death bed! Mary Jane pregnant! Peter arrested for murder! The true origin of Venom revealed as Symbiotes invade the planet! The Lizard! Electro! Shriek! And more! Don’t miss one of the most controversial Spider-Man stories of all time! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1962) #400-401, SUPER SPECIAL, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #222-224, SUPER SPECIAL, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #57-58, SUPER SPECIAL, SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED (1993) #9, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN 123-124, SUPER SPECIAL, SPIDER-MAN: THE CLONE JOURNAL and VENOM SUPER SPECIAL.. 464 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4954-5 ULTIMATES II ULTIMATE COLLECTION TPB Written by MARK MILLAR Penciled by BRYAN HITCH Cover by BRYAN HITCH The beginning of the end? They are the greatest heroes the world has ever known: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch. They’ve saved the world from alien invasion, becoming international celebrities and America’s champions…but now all that’s about to change. Can the Ultimates survive the Hulk’s execution, Thor’s imprisonment…and the advent of the Ultimate Defenders?! On the eve of Tony and Natasha’s wedding, Nick Fury makes his move against the mysterious traitor that’s been plaguing the team – and the Ultimates will never be the same!The world’s greatest heroes are in for the battle of the century…and not all of them will be walking away. Collecting ULTIMATES 2 #1-13 and ULTIMATES 2 #1 VARIANT SKETCH EDITION. 464 PGS./Parental Advisory …$34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4916-3 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ULTIMATE COLLECTION BOOK 3 TPB Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MARK BAGLEY Cover by MARK BAGLEY Collecting the groundbreaking third year of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN in one colossal trade paperback! Spider-Man beat Kraven. He defeated Dr. Octopus. He even survived a serious scrap with an artificially enhanced Green Goblin. As it turns out, though, his worst enemy is a simple crook in a Spider-Man suit. That’s all it takes to ruin Spider-Man’s reputation, suddenly painting Peter Parker’s alter ego as Public Enemy No. 1...and changing his life forever. Then: Spider-Man’s ultimate villain gets the Ultimate treatment! After reuniting with his childhood friend Eddie Brock, Peter discovers a secret about their fathers’ pasts…a black liquid that can transform into a protoplasmic bodysuit, curing any illness and enhancing the wearer’s strength and abilities. But when Peter tries to continue his father’s work, he accidentally becomes encased in the murky liquid and becomes nearly unstoppable…but at a terrible price. Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1/2 & #28-39. 304 PGS./Rated A …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4919-4 MS. MARVEL VOL. 9: BEST YOU CAN BE TPB Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by SANA TAKEDA with BEN OLIVER & MICHAEL RYAN Cover by PAUL RENAUD Carol Danvers, in her super hero identity of Ms. Marvel, struggles daily to be the best hero ever — due in no small part to the inspiration of her legendary mentor and namesake, the original Captain Marvel. But when the deceased hero suddenly reappears, lashing out at the churches made to honor him, Danvers must rise to the occasion to protect her ally’s memory. With the help of some trusted allies, Ms. Marvel also uncovers the involvement of her hated arch-nemesis: the shape-shifting mutant known as Mystique! The two women have a wicked and tangled history, and Danvers is all too eager to sort it out. But how do you track down a woman who could be anyone? And what is Mystique’s roll in the shocking reappearance of the one man Ms. Marvel dare not defeat? Collecting MS. MARVEL #47-50. 112 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4574-5 STRANGE TALES TPB Written and Drawn by VARIOUS Cover by PETER BAGGE Comics' most cutting-edge creators Make Theirs Marvel! The Incredible Hulk smashes his way through samurai warriors — then medicates himself into a bizarre love triangle! The Amazing Spider-Man realizes that with great power come great barfights! The Invincible Iron Man battles an American president and a pair of villains who've harnessed the power of cold cuts! Have no fear, True Believers — you haven't been sucked into the Negative Zone. You're simply reading Strange Tales! From the twisted minds — and talented pencils — of more than two dozen of the greatest names in independent, alternative and online comics comes an astonishing anthology of startling stories, featuring the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe as you've never seen them before! Collecting STRANGE TALES #1-3, THE MEGALOMANIACAL SPIDER-MAN and material from ALL SELECT COMICS 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL. 192 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2802-1 DAREDEVIL: THE DEVIL'S HAND TPB Written by ANDY DIGGLE Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE & BILLY TAN Cover by ESAD RIBIC Meet Daredevil as you’ve NEVER seen him before! The cataclysmic events of issue 500 left Matt in the toughest place of his life – and forced him to make the hardest decision he’s ever made. Now’s the start of a radically different chapter in Daredevil’s adventures as the new creative team of Andy Diggle (THUNDERBOLTS) and Roberto De La Torre (IRON MAN) take DD to entirely new highs…and lows! And in THE LIST, Norman Osborn's eye turns to Hell's Kitchen where he dispatches the only assassin he can rely on to kill Daredevil, Bullseye! But all is not as it seems. Collecting DAREDEVIL: DARK REIGN - THE LIST and DAREDEVIL #501-507. 192 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4113-6 THOR: SON OF ASGARD TPB Written by AKIRA YOSHIDA Penciled by GREG TOCCHINI Cover by ADI GRANOV Explore the early years of the God of Thunder in this adventure full of Marvel myth and magic! Join young Thor and his godly companions, Balder and Sif, as they travel the mystical land of Asgard on a quest of cosmic proportions. When Odin, the All-Father, sends his favorite son to gather four mystical elements that he will use to craft a powerful new weapon, not even Ragnarok will be able to stop the boy who would be king! Then, after their adventures across the wilds of Asgard, it's back to school for Thor, Balder and Sif ... but when you're in training to be a warrior, study hall isn't so quiet! The lives of the three young friends take an interesting turn when Amora the Enchantress enters the picture. Sparks will fly when their schooling in swords and sorcery comes head-to-head! Collecting THOR: SON OF ASGARD #1-12. 296 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4156-3 EXILES ULTIMATE COLLECTION BOOK 5 TPB Written by TONY BEDARD Penciled by JIM CALAFIORE, PAUL PELLETIER & CASEY JONES Cover by AMES CALAFIORE Six strangers, each an X-Man from a different reality—brought together to ensure that life as we know it doesn't cease to exist! They have become unhinged from time. They are heroes from different realities whose own timelines have become compromised. The lives they once knew are gone. To return to their worlds, they must travel together from one alternate universe to another, each time completing a mission to set right what went wrong. They have found love, experienced danger and formed friendships. Their lives are unpredictable. No one can say where their next mission will take them. They are the Exiles, and this is their fate. Now, relive their quest to fix the kinks in the chains of reality, collected across six titanic trade paperbacks! Collecting EXILES #75-89 and EXILES ANNUAL #1. 400 PGS./Rated A …$34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3891-4 EXCALIBUR VISIONARIES: WARREN ELLIS VOL. 2 TPB Written by WARREN ELLIS & JOHN OSTRANDER Penciled by CASEY JONES, CARLOS PACHECO, STEVE SKROCE, DAVID WILLIAMS, MIKE WIERINGO, JEFF MOY & MIKE MILLER Cover by CARLOS PACHECO Romance is in the air for Englands's Premier super-team! Captain Britain loves Meggan, Pete Wisdom has moved in with Kitty Pryde, Nightcrawler and Day Tripper are back together, and Wolfsbane and Douglock are best friends! But things don’t stay rosy long as the team faces threats from a group of Brood in the future, an all-powerful X-Man and...Colossus!? Plus: The Starjammers save the Shi’ar Empire! Collecting EXCALIBUR (1988) #91-95, X-MAN #12 and STARJAMMERS (1995) #1-4. 232 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4929-3 WOLVERINE: DARK WOLVERINE VOL. 2 - MY HERO TPB Written by DANIEL WAY & MARJORIE LIU Penciled by STEPHEN SEGOVIA Cover by GREG LAND The costume may fit, but Wolverine’s son is far from a hero. And when Daken slaughters a pair of masked assailants in front of witnesses, the world starts to wonder what happened to the Wolverine they knew. Norman Osborn, desperate to spin the attack, decides to stage another assault to prove once and for all that the Wolverine he handpicked for his team of Avengers is on the level, enlisting a gang of C-list villains to serve as punching bags for Daken. But when the villains learn Osborn’s plan, they devise a plan of their own — for revenge. Soon, Daken finds himself the hunted instead of the hunter. Does he have the raw survival instincts to muscle through? He’d better hope so. Because even if he fights his way out of this mess, he still has to answer to Osborn. And his father. Collecting DARK WOLVERINE #78-81. 112 PGS./Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3867-9 WOLVERINE ORIGINS: SEVEN THE HARD WAY TPB Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by DOUG BRAITHWAITE Cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE In the fight of his life against his most fearsome foe, Wolverine finally realizes he can’t go it alone. It’s time to assemble an alliance that will help him take out Romulus and give him a shred of a chance at redeeming his son, Daken. His dream team seven strong, it starts with Bruce Banner and his gamma-irradiated progeny, Skaar, and it gets harder—much harder—from there! Guest-starring some of the X-Man’s most unexpected allies, join Wolverine in a heroic journey that combines the kind of frenetic action and wry humor that ORIGINS fans have come to expect! Collecting WOLVERINE ORIGINS #41-45. 120 PGS./Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4649-0 THE TORCH TPB Written by MIKE CAREY & ALEX ROSS Penciled by PATRICK BERKENKOTTER Cover by ALEX ROSS The Torch is dead - buried with full military honors.  But what does death mean for an artificial man?  The Mad Thinker is determined to find out, with the reluctant help of the Torch's best and oldest friend - Tom (Toro) Raymond. But the Thinker's true goals go far beyond his brief, and in his hands, all knowledge is power. Collecting THE TORCH #1-8. 192 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4068-9 AVENGERS/INVADERS TPB Written by ALEX ROSS & JIM KRUEGER Penciled by STEVE SADOWSKI, PATRICK BERKENKOTTER, ALEX ROSS & JACK HERBERT Cover by ALEX ROSS The Civil War is over, and the Avengers are divided. Captain America’s death has been a blow to both sides. Now, the Star-Spangled Sentinel is back — and it could destroy the time stream! In AVENGERS/INVADERS, Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Stephen Sadowski (Dynamite Entertainment’s Project: Superpowers) — along with artists Patrick Berkenkotter and Jackson Herbert — show what happens when the conflicted heroes of today’s Marvel Universe are faced with the return of the late hero who inspired them all. When World War II heroes Captain America, Namor, the Human Torch, Bucky, and Toro show up in modern-day New York City, both factions reveal their own agendas and goals for the heroes of the past. In AVENGERS/INVADERS, the heroes of today are taught lessons by heroes from the past in a time-slinging adventure that pits them against everyone from Ultron to The Red Skull. Collecting AVENGERS/INVADERS #1-12. 352 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2943-1 INVADERS: THE EVE OF DESTRUCTION TPB Written by ROGER STERN Penciled by STEVE EPTING, MIKE MANLEY, BRETT BLEVINS & JASON ARMSTRONG Cover by CARLOS PACHECO It's 1945, and World War II is almost over – but Hydra founder Baron Wolfgang von Strucker is already planning the next one with insider information from the future! It's up to the Invaders to re-write Strucker's history books and drive down his Dragon of Death! Then, more than ten years later, Doctor Druid forms the Monster Hunters to face another pivotal enemy, one whose schemes date back centuries! Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE #1-7. 184 PGS./Rated A …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4552-3 X-MEN FOREVER VOL. 4 TPB Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by GRAHAM NOLAN, KERRY GAMMILL & TOM GRUMMETT Cover by TOM GRUMMETT For our Salem-based X-Men, you’d think a trip to the South would be all buttermilk biscuits and bacon. But Nightcrawler and Rogue’s journey past the Mason-Dixie line puts them in the crosshairs of a familiar face known for her feminine…do we really need to say it? Then, mysteries continue to mount regarding the “mutant burnout” phenomena and the shadowy organization known only as the “Consortium”. After ferreting out a complex network of double-agents infiltrating S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury is left with only one choice: to infiltrate the Consortium himself. With a team of X-Men behind him, the Consortium is about to get hit by Hurricane Nicholas! Plus, take a trip behind the visor as X-Legend Chris Claremont delivers a special spotlight story that will change the way you look at Cyclops! Don’t miss this classic tale of the original X-Man! Collecting X-MEN FOREVER #16-20 and X-MEN FOREVER ANNUAL #1. 152 PGS./Rated A …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4435-9 DARK X-MEN TPB Written by PAUL CORNELL Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI They are Children of the Atom — the strangely gifted harbingers of a new genetic destiny. But they have not come to protect a world that hates and fears them. They have come to conquer it. The X-Men are dead. Long live the Dark X-Men. H.A.M.M.E.R. Director Norman Osborn has created a new team to monitor the volatile world of mutantkind. Led by the ruthless Mystique, the squad’s mission is to maintain peace…at all costs. But when crowds of seemingly normal civilians attempt to commit mass suicide, all while chanting the mysterious phrase “I am an X-Man,” it’s clear these new X-Men will face a baptism by fire. And when their investigation unleashes a nearly omnipotent mutant force long thought dead, this new arrival just might prove to be Osborn’s greatest weapon — or the key to his downfall! Collecting DARK X-MEN #1-5. 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$16.99 SUPREME POWER: CONTACT TPB (NEW PRINTING) Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by GARY FRANK Cover by GARY FRANK When a small alien baby in a spaceship lands in the middle of a Midwestern cornfield, the course of mankind on Earth changes forever! Babylon 5 creator and Amazing Spider-Man writer J. Michael Straczynski presents a new vision of a world about to give birth to its first generation of super heroes! Follow the origins of these new heroes and anti-heroes — from their birth through adulthood — and examine how their lives and abilities change and shape the world around them. One of comics’ best-selling mature readers series ever, Supreme Power is a hard-edged, mature and deeply personal saga that pushes the limits of the form into new, uncharted territory. Collecting SUPREME POWER #1-6. 144 PGS./Explicit Content …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4918-7 PUNISHER MAX: NAKED KILLS TPB Written by VALERIE D'ORAZIO, ROB WILLIAMS, JONATHAN MABERRY & MIKE BENSON Penciled by LAURENCE CAMPBELL Cover by TIM BRADSTREET Collecting four action-packed Punisher tales drawn by Laurence Campbell. First, a lurid tell-all book leads the Punisher on the trail of a hitwoman marked for death. Who is Butterfly? And will the Punisher be her salvation, her temptation, or her damnation? In GET CASTLE, Frank travels to a Welsh mountain range to unleash his unique brand of vengeance, but is he the hunter or the hunted? Next, to stop a murderous snuff film ring, Frank Castle has to infiltrate a building with a security system so tight that he can’t bring in any weapons. Nothing. Nada. Just his own wits, inventiveness and ruthless efficiency. Plus: we’re all familiar with Punisher’s habit of rampaging through the criminal underworld, but what happens to those who survive? Find out in this gripping tale of one criminal’s quest to dish out his own brand of punishment on Frank Castle! Collecting PUNISHER MAX: BUTTERFLY, PUNISHER MAX: GET CASTLE, PUNISHER MAX: NAKED KILL and PUNISHER MAX ANNUAL 2007. 144 PGS./Explicit Content …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4421-2 ESSENTIAL HULK VOL. 6 TPB Written by LEN WEIN, DAVID KRAFT & ROGER STERN Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, HERB TRIMPE, GEORGE TUSKA & JIM STARLIN Cover by RICH BUCKLER Life is never easy for the Hulk. And it only gets harder as he travels through time, across dimensions, under the ocean, to deserted islands and more to face his deadliest foes yet — including Constrictor, the Leader, Bi-Beast, Psyklop and Absorbing Man! When the woman of both Hulk and Banner's dreams, Jarella, comes to Earth, could our hero find happiness — or is he doomed for disappointment? Plus: Things aren't all wedded bliss for Glenn and Betty Talbot! Doc Samson versus Rhino! Guest-starring the Defenders, S.H.I.E.L.D. and Jack of Hearts! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #201-225 and HULK ANNUAL #6. 496 PGS./All Ages …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4540-0 ESSENTIAL CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 2 TPB (ALL-NEW EDITION) Written by STAN LEE Penciled by JACK KIRBY & JIM STERANKO Cover by JACK KIRBY After volunteering for the government's "Super Soldier" program during World War II, skinny Steve Rogers was transformed into the perfect man and patriot... Captain America! Fighting against tyranny with his super strength and unbreakable shield, Rogers idealized the principles he held dear. Then, years later, he is found frozen in a block of ice, a long forgotten figure-head of a bygone era! Now, with greater determination, Rogers again fights for freedom and democracy as a man out of time - Captain America! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #103-126. 512 PGS./All Ages …$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-0827-0 ESSENTIAL CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1 TPB (ALL-NEW EDITION) Written by STAN LEE Penciled by JACK KIRBY Cover by JACK KIRBY Eager to serve his country during World War Two, Steve Rogers was transformed into a physically perfect man by the government’s Super Soldier Program! Armed with an indestructible shield and the physical prowess of an Olympic athlete, Rogers fought valiantly to uphold the ideals and principles of democracy. At the end of the war, he was accidentally frozen in a block of ice and preserved for decades until discovered and revived by the Avengers. Now a man out of time, he is ever vigilant in his battle to protect the innocent and uphold the beliefs upon which America was founded. Willing to sacrifice his own life for the greater good, Steve Rogers is the physical embodiment of truth, justice and honor. He is… Captain America! Collecting TALES OF SUSPENSE #59-99 and CAPTAIN AMERICA #100-102. 520 PGS./All Ages …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3006-2 SECRET WARRIORS BY JIM CHEUNG POSTER 36x24…$8.99 Final Order Cutoff 7/8, On-Sale 8/4/2010 STEVE ROGERS: SUPER-SOLDIER POSTER 24x36…$8.99 Final Order Cutoff 7/22, On-Sale 8/18/2010 MARVEL PREVIEWS #83 Each issue of MARVEL PREVIEWS is a comic-book-sized, 120-page, glossy full-color guide to all of Marvel's upcoming releases! Marvel Previews also includes special previews of upcoming or sold-out projects. 128 PGS./RATED T+…JUST $1.25! (or free with a purchase of Diamond’s Previews!) IN STORES 06/23/2010 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD #229 On sale in comic shops July 28, 2010; On sale everywhere else August 10, 2010 After Mark Millar’s bombastic takeover of last month, Wizard gets even bolder and more exciting with exciting news on the biggest movies, comics, TV and toys you can’t get enough of. DC is HOT — Kicking off with an exclusive new Batman cover from DC Comics, Wizard delves into the return of Bruce Wayne and examines what the triumphant comeback of the Caped Crusader means for the DC Universe! Also, we go in-depth and behind the scenes of tragic Golden Age creator Wally Wood, whose battle with alcohol and medical issues led to his tragic suicide. Plus, go inside the secret, all-star comic book club of TNA Wrestling. Meet the tough guys who still make it to the comic store every week! Finally, we’ll pitch the five indie and alt comics ready to make the jump to Hollywood — with the casts and directors we wanna see! It’s Casting Call gone creator-owned. Magazine, FC (Cover: Genre Babes) $4.95 Magazine, FC (Cover: Batman by Andy Kubert) $4.95 TOYFARE #158 Are you ready to head back to the future? The Legion of Super-Heroes are back in a big way in the DC Universe, and now they're part of Mattel's Sun Boy-hot DC Universe Classics line! The 31st Century's hippest super-teens appear on our cover this month, and check out the issue to find out everything you need to know about the team before you buy their toys! Plus, with Hasbro's Power Core Combiners Transformers launching this fall, we take a fond look back at the history of Gestalt (that means combining) toys. Plus, in Twisted ToyFare Theatre, the Star Wars Troopers are back! They're celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strike Back the only way they know how: by destroying The Empire Strikes Back! Magazine, FC (Cover: Legion of Super-Heroes by Mattel) $4.95 COMICS SECTION A-10 COMICS A-10 COMICS PRESENTS #1 (W) Jason McKee (A) Bright Pittman A-10 Comics Presents is a new anthology of creative comic stories by some of the industry's top artists and writers. Every month will feature big name guest artists, as well as features on new up-and-coming creators. This month's feature is "Hand of the Devil, " an action-packed military adventure with a shocking supernatural ending. 32pgs, FC (1 of 12) $3.99 AAM MARKOSIA HAVEN GN (W) Leonardo Ramirez (A) Davy Fisher The Dante family line has been in the fires of an ancient war between humanity and the nine circles of hell for generations. As a self-proclaimed "Aristocracy," the circles have now set their sights on the one chosen to fight the raging war — Haven Irena Dante. But soon after the tragic death of her mother, Haven endures the vile theft of her innocence and disappears! SC, 100pgs, FC $15.95 AARDVARK-VANAHEIM STARS OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 1 TP (W/A) Dave Sim Intellectual, entertaining, and though-provoking, Cerebus was the longest running independent black & white comic of all time! Cerebus, a small, gray, and chronically ill-tempered aardvark, makes his living as a barbarian, but soon his adventures will lead to much greater things! (STAR00070) SC, 7x10, B&W $30.00 CEREBUS VOLUME 2: HIGH SOCIETY TP (W/A) Dave Sim The second volume of Dave Sim's long-running Cerebus epic, High Society, is now available in a Spanish translation, Alta Sociedad! Parliamentary politics were never so much fun as they are in the Prime Minister election of 1414. Lord Julius and the mysterious Astoria battle for control of the city-state Iest with Cerebus as their unwitting pawn. Goats, bunny sketches, the Regency Elf, and Moon Roach join the pandemonium, setting the stage for things to come. ENGLISH ED. (STAR00071)—SC, 7x10, 500pgs, B&W $30.00 SPANISH ED.—SC, 7x10, 500pgs, B&W $30.00 ********************************************************************** ABRAMS COMICARTS THE NIGHT BOOKMOBILE GN (W/A) Audrey Niffenegger Audrey Niffenegger, the New York Times bestselling author of The Time Traveler's Wife, has crafted her first graphic novel. First serialized as a weekly column in Britain's The Guardian, The Night Bookmobile tells the story of a wistful woman who one night encounters a mysterious disappearing library on wheels that contains every book she has ever read. Seeing her history and most intimate self in this library, she embarks on a search for the bookmobile. But her search turns into an obsession, as she longs to be reunited with her own collection and memories. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 40pgs, FC $19.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS TERRY MOORE'S ECHO #24 (W/A) Terry Moore Be careful what you wish for. Julie and Ivy's desperate search for Cain brings them face to face with the crazed killer, but it appears they've been led straight into a trap. Meanwhile, Foster flips a switch and the Phi super-collider is activated! 24pgs, B&W $3.50 AC COMICS MEN OF MYSTERY #83 (W/A) Various Centaur Comics Special! Coverage of this early publisher includes a complete reprinting of Amazing Man #12, along with other Centaur stories. See Amazing Man, Shark, Fantoman, Rainbow, Mighty Man, Minimidget, and more! Plus, Golden Age favorites Dollman, Black Terror, American Eagle, Scarab, Spy Smasher, Airboy, and others in full-story reprints! SC, 200pgs, B&W $29.95 WESTERN TREASURY VOLUME 1 (W/A) Various This 120-page compilation of never-previously-reprinted classic Western stories from the 1950's, includes stories starring Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, John Wayne, Tom Mix, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Elliott, Rocky Lane, and Monte Hale. With art by masters of the genre's heyday like Toth, Ayers, Manning, Spiegel, and Sinnott. SC, 120pgs, B&W $29.95 ADHOUSE BOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A SKYSCRAPERS OF THE MIDWEST HC (W/A) Joshua W. Cotter Isotope Award winner and Eisner Award nominee! Observing the isolated existence of an adolescent cat, his younger brother, and their overactive imaginations in the American Heartland, Skyscrapers of the Midwest serves as an intimate chronicle of their stories of childhood hope, panic and loss. Filled with belligerent cowboys, lumbering automaton deities, and wide-open spaces, this comic gives voice to a highly respected new creator in the field of sequential literature. MATURE THEMES 6x9, 288pgs, PC $19.95 AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT STARS OF THE MONTH GIRL GENIUS TP'S (W) Phil & Kaja Foglio (A) Phil Foglio & Cheyenne Wright Adventure, Romance, Mad Science! Agatha Heterodyne is the last heir to the Maddest of Mad Scientist families, and now she’s returning home to claim the family castle. In a fairy-tale castle on a mountain pass, Agatha Heterodyne faces a deadly enemy who threatens to destroy her mind and a castle that is a veritable death trap. These collections of the Hugo Award-winning webcomic will take readers on a journey into worlds of steampunk and mad science! VOLUME 6: THE GOLDEN TRILOBITE (2ND ED) (APR090629)—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $22.95 VOLUME 7: VOICE OF THE CASTLE (MAR083389)—SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC $21.95 VOLUME 8: THE CHAPEL OF BONES (MAR094042)—SC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC $22.95 ********************************************************************** ALTERNA COMICS INC HELLO, DO YOU WORK HERE? GN (W/A) Various Had a bad day on the job? Think you're the only one? Think again! Read some of the funniest and weirdest work-related stories you'll ever come across in this collected anthology of 100% true stories. With accompanying illustrations from over 20 different artists, this book is the ultimate "pick-me-up" when you've got a "case of the Mondays"! 5x7, 104pgs, B&W $7.99 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANIMAL CRACKERS: A GENE LUEN YANG COLLECTION TP (W/A) Gene Yang The early work of Gene Luen Yang, creator of American Born Chinese, is collected in this special edition containing Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the Geeks and Loyola Chin and the San Peligran Order, plus an all-new story. Gordon, a high school student, has his life as a bully disrupted when a tiny alien aircraft lodges in his nostril. Loyola must question her intellect when a dream encounter with a powerful alien being forces her to ask if it’s better to be smart than virtuous. SC, 216pgs, B&W $14.95 O/A THE CLARENCE PRINCIPLE GN (W) Fahed Said (A) Shari Chankham Embark on a surreal voyage into an unconventional vision of the afterlife. Clarence wakes to the aftermath of his own suicide and a hidden message spawns his journey beyond. Follow Clarence’s twisted tale, as he meets whimsical characters whose fates are destined to intertwine with his. SC, 224pgs, B&W $12.95 ************************************************************************ A FRIENDLY GAME GN (W) Lindsay Hornsby (A) Jose Pimientelle, Lauren Affe Friends play many kinds of games with each other: cops and robbers, checkers, tag. The best of friends will make up their own games. Todd and Kevin’s friendship is built on such a game. However, the rules and premise are far from the typical childhood games. A dispute amongst the two splits them into very different directions: one sees the game for the cruel act that it is, while the other decides it must move to the next level. SC, 200pgs, B&W $14.95 THE SISTERS' LUCK GN (W/A) Shari Chankham Just by touch, Umbra can steal good luck from people, while her twin Antumbra gives bad luck. So long as they are together, their abilities cancel each other out, so neither knows of her power until they go to different universities. There, things became ridiculously easy for Umbra, while Antumbra lived the life of an outcast. Antumbra can only live a normal life if she's near her sister, but Umbra has been using her power to gain fame and fortune and wants nothing to do with her twin. With the help of a mysterious stranger, Antumbra fights to regain her sister's love and fix the balance of luck in the universe. SC, 144pgs, B&W $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH REX LIBRIS TP'S (W/A) James Turner Meet the incomparable Rex Libris, Head Librarian at Middleton Public Library, and his unending struggle against the forces of ignorance and darkness. Rex travels to the farthest reaches of the galaxy in search of overdue books. Wearing his super thick bottle glasses, and armed with an arsenal of high technology weapons, he strikes fear into recalcitrant borrowers, and can take on virtually any foe, from zombies to renegade literary characters! VOLUME 1 (APR073343)—SC, 176pgs, B&W $14.95 VOLUME 2: BOOK OF MONSTERS (FEB094018)—SC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W $17.95 ********************************************************************** ANTARCTIC PRESS GOLD DIGGER #121 (W/A) Fred Perry During an exhibition match, pro fighter Ayane Anno is kidnapped by the mysterious forces of a secret admirer. She awakens in an exquisite mansion where an army of miniature servants tend her every need. Her kidnapper's intent becomes clear when she's subject to a hypnotic ray, but it accidentally awakens memories of her former life—a life she hasn't known for 65 million years! 32pgs, FC $2.99 GOLD DIGGER: BOOKS OF MAGIC #2 (W/A) Fred Perry Class is in session, students! Time for you to learn all about magic in the GD-verse from your professor, Dr. Theodore Diggers, Ph.D. and Th.D. You'll get clear, detailed lessons on the rules, ranges and limits of ether manipulation, both learned and innate. The course will also cover spell circles, magic-user types and magical creature species, with plenty of known examples and illustrations. Learn to cast with the best—or at how to fake it for RPGs, at least! 32pgs, B&W $3.99 WOMEN OF GOLD DIGGER #1 (W)Doug Dlin, Fred Perry (A) Fred Perry Celebrate 20 years of Gold Digger with this collection of profiles and assorted tales on the brightest female star of GD’s storied history! This series covers the enture span of the GD universe an features hundreds of eye-catching characters! Entries include the good (Gina, Cheetah, Brianna, Julia, Penny), the bad (Zelda, Sherisha, Dark Bird, Natasha), and everyone in-between (Array, G’nolga, Tanya, Skippy). See why Gold Digger has the most engaging, strong, and inspriring female characters in the world! This is a vital resource for any fan of the women of GD! 32pgs, B&W $3.50 HOW TO DRAW SCI-FI SUPERSIZE TPB (W/A) Ben Dunn & Various Do you dream building a new future on the farthest-spanning reaches of your imagination, but feel like your art skills are somewhere in a black hole? Do your flying objects come out unidentified on accident? Do your new life and new civilizations seem more like old hat? Accept this 128-page mission, and let it take you to the final frontier of sci-fi art! Our intrepid captains of comicdom guide you through the furthest reaches of the possible, from spaceships and ray guns to alien life, other planets, strange stars and galaxies! Learn enough, and your art will go where no one's has gone before! SC, 9x11, 128pgs, B&W $19.99 THE GOVERNATOR: VOTER RECALL (W) Joe Wight (A) Ben Dunn The unstoppable political machine is back in action! Plagued by nightmares of recall legislation that never happened, the Governator decides to have a nice little virtual vacation. Naturally, it goes all wrong. Suddenly, he starts discovering messages from himself that he doesn't remember leaving, telling him to get his ass to the senate. Is it all some vast conspiracy, or is he just overworked? 32pgs, FC $3.99 SARAH PALIN: ROGUE WARRIOR T-SHIRT Prove what a maverick you are with this gorgeous T-Shirt featuring the fantastic fighting femme from the frozen north! L-XL—T-Shirt $17.95 XXL—T-Shirt $19.95 THE LAST ZOMBIE #3 (OF 5) (W) Brian Keene (A) Joseph Wight It's been two years since the apocalypse. The zombie plague has (mostly) died down, but the world that remains is still a very dangerous place. Dr. Ian Scott continues to brave it all as he travels from Colorado to West Virginia with two vital goals: deliver a potential zombie vaccine and find the woman he loves, if she isn't dead—or undead. Shocker Award recipient and two-time Bram Stoker Award winner, Brian Keene is known worldwide for his novels and short stories of the shambling undead! Keene teams up with A.P. powerhouse Joseph Wight (Twilight X, How to Draw (and Fight) Zombies, A Very Zombie Christmas) to tell a terror-tinged tale for the ages! 32pgs, B&W (3 of 5) $3.99 ENTER THE ZOMBIE ONE-SHOT (W) Fred Perry (A) Ben Dunn A mysterious martial arts master holds a tournament on his private island. Suspecting the man of strange, illegal dealings and experiments, the government calls upon the aid of the best fighter they know. But when the king of kung fu confronts his foes, the fists and feet go flying—right off the ends of their limbs! It's an UNdeadly showdown with the master's zombie minions, opponents who can't even be beaten to death! Is there any escape from the island-bound Dojo of the Dead? 24pgs, B&W $3.50 AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN: TOY STORY ONE-SHOT SPECIAL EDITION (W/A) Rob Durham Cavewoman: Toy Story is graced with a special edition cover featuring brand new art by Budd Root! Meriem recovers a small toy music box from an abandoned house. Come watch what Cavewoman must go through just to keep her new find! This special edition is limited to 750 copies, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and is bagged and boarded for protection. 24pgs, B&W PI APE ENTERTAINMENT THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR #2 (W) David Server, Jackson Lanzing (A) Antonio Campo Stranded in Brazil, Skipper enlists the help of some unusual locales, including a snake named Jose who is anything but, in order to reunite his dispersed team of penguin paratroopers, but will the mission diversion keep them from completing their original objective of returning Mia, the duck-billed platypus, to her native home of Australia? NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) $3.95 SHREK #4 (W) Troy Dye, Tom Kelesides (A) Christine Larsen Shrek's house needs a facelift! Shrek calls on Donkey and Puss to help transform his ogre bachelor pad into a home fit for family of five. They soon find out that they're ill-equipped for the job, forcing Fiona and her princess posse to show them how it's done. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) $3.95 LITTLE GREEN MEN GN (W/A) Jay Fosgitt Three alien misfits on a mission to conquer Earth discover the hard way that humanity isn't all that humane. Arriving on our globe of green and blue only to learn that they're a mere three inches tall, the trio of interplanetary outcasts prove that size really doesn't matter after all, and that regardless of the setback, the mission must go on as scheduled. Conquering the Earth a little bit at a time! 6x9, 96pgs, FC $9.95 SCRATCH 9 #1 (W) Rob M. Worley (A) Jason T. Kruse Have you seen this cat? Because he is awesome! Scratch has the ability to summon any of his nine lives. Now he must use his new powers to save his pet friends from the C.R.U.E.L. Corporation's robot minions. Good thing his first life was as a sabretooth tiger! 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.95 ARCANA STUDIO ABIDING PERDITION GN (W) Nick Schley (A) Pedro Delgado In a barren world where a looming shadow stretches its prevailing grasp, Little Red is a starving humanity's last hope. Yet will her contempt for the dark forces of this world be the very catalyst to its demise? Follow our young warrior as she traverses a landscape of fabled enemies and new found friends en route to discovering her own redemption at any cost. SC, 104pgs, FC $14.95 KONI WAVES: THE PERFECT WAVE GN (W) Mark Poulton (A) Stephen Sistilli, Dexter Weeks Koni Waves introduces private detective Koni Kanawai, an ex-cop in Honolulu, Hawaii who worked her way through college as a dancer at the Apanapana Ballroom. When a drinking problem gets her booted from the force, Koni starts her own detective agency. With the aid of Pete, her surf buddy, Krystal, a colleague from her dancing days, and Huko, the owner of her favorite watering hole, Koni encounters a series of supernatural events that leads her to discover a dark side of her island not seen in the usual tourist spots. SC, 104pgs, FC $19.95 LOOSELY BASED GN (W) Nikola Jajic (A) Rick Hershey Duncan Moreno has finally found the success he's been craving when his newest novel becomes a popular best-seller. But sometimes success comes with a price, and soon enough his life descends into chaos as his fictional characters begin coming to life and demanding that he write them into future works. Duncan's world becomes a downward spiral filled with vengeful antagonists, needy protagonists, a mysterious muse, and some good old fashioned murder. SC, 104pgs, FC $14.95 PHILOSOPHER REX GN (W) The Miller Bros. (A) Geraldo Borges Meet Dr. Ishmael Stone, Philosopher, detective, monster-hunter, primes inter pares of a shadowy network of supernatural guardians sworn to shelter the world from the Infernal Orders. Philosopher Rex opens at a moment of crisis as the old orders are fragmenting and the Philosophers dividing into rival camps. Stone and his comrades on one side of the battle, the craven Philip Delacroix on the other. Complicating matters: just when Stone and his associates need them most, their various abilities are inexplicably on the wane. SC, 104pgs, FC $14.95 RIPPED GN (W) Jay Busbee (A) Jason Flowers Adam Fitzpatrick awakens one morning to find himself on a park bench in Dallas — on the very day of JFK's assassination! A college dropout with the ability to travel through time, Alex is the only one who can stop the end of mankind, but will he be able to assemble the clues planted throughout history before it's too late? 104pgs, FC $14.95 ARCHAIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC LUCID #1 (W) Michael McMillian (A) Anna Wieszczyk Dark forces are conspiring to prevent humankind from reaching its true potential. As the newly-appointed "Protector of the Realm," Agent Matthew Dee uses his skills as a covert spy and Combat Mage to ensure America's freedom from the grip of evil. Who is Waylan Gheely, and what forbidden power has he stolen? What ancient evil, banished two millennia ago by Merlin himself, threatens to consume our dimension? What presence lurks in the shadows behind it all? And just who is The Secretary of Secrets? Produced in association with Star Trek's Zachary Quinto and written by True Blood actor Michael McMillian! 24pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.95 CRITICAL MILLENNIUM #3 (W) Andrew E.C. Gaska (A) Daniel Dussault Coney, Eryc, Pandita, and Angel Rei return to Earth amid a media circus. In the aftermath of the flooding of the Ghost Sector of New Bombay, the world debates over what to do with the survivors — no one wants them. With the Black Star Drive vessel completed and tensions over its launch running high, the mysterious Wraith initiates a series of terrorist attacks designed to kill the would-be astronauts and destroy their ship! MATURE THEMES 40pgs, FC (3 of 4) $3.95 THE SECRET HISTORY BOOK 13 GN (W) Jean-Pierre Pécau (A) Igor Kordey Götterdämmerung. 1943: SS officers in the service of William of Lecce try to recover the Ark of the Covenant. Despite the opposition of the Mafia, they manage the feat, but too late: Fate begins to play its final hand, and the war appears lost for the Axis Powers. In desperation, William plays his last card trying to derail the Normandy landings, and takes refuge in Japan. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, FC $5.95 MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD #4 (W/A) Karl Kerschl, Craig Rousseau, Mark Smylie, David Petersen Located in the western mouse city of Barkstone, The June Alley Inn is hosting a rousing storytelling competition, and the winner's bar tab will be paid in full! Hear a tale of mad King Avidar, a cruel and cunning leader, and the brave mice who dare oppose him! Legends of the Guard is a limited anthology series (with always the chance for more) with artists and storytellers handpicked by creator David Petersen. 8x8, 24pgs, FC (4 of 4) $3.50 FRAGGLE ROCK VOLUME 1 HC (W/A) Various Collects the spectacular first three issues of Archaia and The Jim Henson Company's Fraggle Rock series, featuring work by a talented mix of newcomers and indie superstars! Includes all the activity pages contained in the single issues and, as a bonus, Fraggle Rock content from the Free Comic Book Day issue is included as well! HC, 112pgs, FC $14.95 SYNDROME GN (W) Daniel Quantz, R.J. Ryan (A) David Marquez When a rogue neuropathologist makes a startling breakthrough — literally isolating the root of all evil in the recesses of the human brain — he'll stop at nothing to advance his theory. With the help of a naïve Hollywood actress, a tormented motion picture director and a condemned serial killer, Dr. Wolfe Brunswick launches a bold experiment in the Nevada desert, the outcome of which could transform humanity forever. MATURE THEMES HC, 104pgs, FC $19.95 TITANIUM RAIN VOLUME 2 HC (W/A) Josh Finney (A) Kat Rocha The Sino Conflict heats up as the Jade Army continues its relentless advance across China. The Union is desperate, the Allies can barely hold their ground and looming on the horizon is the specter of all-out nuclear war. The war grows bloodier, the stakes rise higher, and secrets are revealed about the true nature of the Prometheus Initiative. Like the war itself, will Prometheus lead mankind ever closer to ultimate destruction? Or is it the dawning of a new age? MATURE THEMES HC, 196pgs, FC $19.95 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #612 (W) Tom DeFalco (A) Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Tom Chu The evil organization C.R.U.S.H. and Mad Doctor Doom have turned the town of Riverdale into a real-life horror film! Now Archie, as the special agent "Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.," is face-to-face with a zombie showdown! Can Archie and his friends stop them before the whole town turns into the "Walking Dazed"? 32pgs, FC $2.99 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #211 (W/A) Various Veronica convinces her father to have faith in Archie and hire him to do some landscaping, but will Archie and Jughead become a budding success or remain "Garden Variety Goofs"? Then, Archie's job as a camp counselor turns into a "Splash Downer" when the camp kids spend their day pulling pranks that leave Archie all washed up. Finally, "Here's the Scoop" of the day: Archie Andrews becomes Riverdale's newest neighborhood ice cream man! Digest, 160pgs, FC $3.99 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #146 (W) Angelo DeCesare (A) Bill Galvan, Jack Morelli "Twilite," Part 1. It's love at first bite when two new students arrive in Riverdale. Betty and Veronica feel a frisson of fascination by the smoldering-hot Ivan, but Jarred is warning everyone who'll listen that Ivan is really a vampire! Reggie volunteers to help Jarred expose Ivan as a bloodsucker, but love, or maybe Ivan, is clouding the girls' judgment. Can the girls be saved before romance sinks its teeth in? 32pgs, FC $2.99 ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL-STARS VOLUME 5: ARCHIE'S HANTED HOUSE TP (W/A) Various Just in time for Halloween comes a collection of the spookiest Archie tales ever! Included is the epic "House of Riverdale" saga by Batton Lash of the Archie: Freshman Year stories. Archie and the gang try to save the historic Riverdale House from being torn down and end up in a face-off against the house's evil entity! Plus, special guest appearances by Sabrina the Teenage Witch and five other creepy-kooky tales guaranteed to scare you silly! SC, 96pgs, FC $9.95 BETTY & VERONICA #249 (W/A) Dan Parent (A) Jack Morelli "Battle of the BFFs," Part 2. Continued from last month's Betty #187! Cheryl Blossom is furious that Betty and Veronica won TeenTV's "BFF" contest. Now she's stooping to new lows as she uses kind-hearted Ginger in her personal battle against Betty and Veronica. Cheryl's villainy will stop at nothing to turn all of Betty and Veronica's friends against the "World's #1 BBFs"! 32pgs, FC $2.99 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #207 (W) Dan Parent, Mike Pellowski (A) Various Life is a fairy tale in an Archie-ized retelling of Sleeping Beauty starring Betty, with Veronica as the evil queen. A curse placed on baby Betty alters the princess's life forever and threatens to give this story an unhappy ending. Can the magic of cherished friends and the love of a true prince turn the tide? Then, back in the present, the gang is "Taken for a Ride," but everyone has their own idea about how to roll out. Digest, 80pgs, FC $2.69 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #163 (W/A) Various Jughead is spending more time at the gym than the cafeteria, all on account of the "Cheer Factor." He's taken up cheerleading, and while his friends snicker and sneer, they soon discover there is more to cheering than just rooting for the team! Then, Archie and Jughead are "Camping Tripped Out" when they underestimate the challenge of roughing it under the stars. Digest, 160pgs, FC $3.99 PALS N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #144 (W/A) Various Planning for Mr. Lodge's big birthday party is making Veronica crazy. Always willing to help his beloved, Archie takes on the task of ordering a special candy for the guests. Will it be a sweet treat or leave the guests exclaiming that "Candy Is(n't) Dandy"? Then, it's a case of "Summer Bummer" for Archie as he contemplates his future career, while Dilton, Chuck and Moose embark on an adventurous camping trip with only one rule: "No Rough Stuff!" Digest, 160pgs, FC $3.99 LIFE WITH ARCHIE: THE MARRIED LIFE #2 (W) Paul Kupperberg (A) Norm Breyfogle, Andrew Pepoy, Joe Rubenstein In "Archie Loves Betty: Different Drummers," Archie and Betty face challenges in their careers, but a little help from friends could reignite the dreams that brought them to the Big Apple. Meanwhile, Veronica and Reggie forge a fragile bond and offer to buy Pop's Chocklit Shoppe. Then, in "Archie Loves Veronica: Main Street Mangle," Lodge Industries' plan to buy out Pop Tate's is tearing Archie and Veronica apart. Can the once resilient teens survive the woes brought on by political tricks, money troubles and love gone awry? 64pgs, FC $3.99 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #216 (W) Ian Flynn (A) Steven Butler There's one exciting confrontation after another in the frozen waste of the Northern Tundra, as Sonic and the Arctic Freedom Fighters fight for their lives against the newest, most-threatening incarnation of the Dark Egg Legion yet! Will Rotor and Silver come to the rescue or will they be too busy finishing each other off? Then, explore a stirring, fresh look into the "Future Tense" as Silver calls home in the second installment of this intriguing tale! 32pgs, FC $2.99 SONIC UNIVERSE #19 (W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley Things heat up in this island adventure, the penultimate installment of Tails' exotic voyage! With Antoine's ultimate fate revealed, Tails and Bunnie leap into action. As they prepare for an all-out assault on the Battle Bird Armada, the villains are setting their final trap. Will the brave duo foil the fiendish plot? 32pgs, FC $2.99 VERONICA #202 (W/A) Dan Parent "Isn't It Bromantic?" There's a new hunk in town and Veronica has her sights set on him. She latches on to Kevin, but despite her increasingly persistent attempts to get his attention, he's just not interested! Jughead takes advantage of the situation and uses them both in his quest to play Veronica for a fool. In the end, will Jughead turn out to be the real dunce? 32pgs, FC $2.99 ARDDEN ENTERTAINMENT ARDDEN ENTERTAINMENT NEW YORK COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE 3-PACK (W/A) Various Ardden launches its first three creator-owned properties, featuring stories by industry legends Jim Krueger and J.M. DeMatteis. These three titles run the genre gamut, from spy thriller to modern magical adventure. The three-pack includes three separate, individual comic book issues! The Stand-In #0, a gripping spy thriller; The Merlin Prophecies #0, the story of Merlin in the modern day; and Deathshade #0, a gritty superhero vengeance story. 48pgs, FC $3.00 ARDDEN ENTERTAINMENT FLASH GORDON COLLECTION 2-PACK (W/A) Various If you want to read all of Ardden's Flash Gordon adventures, look no further! With this exclusive PREVIEWS offer, you will receive both the Flash Gordon: The Mercy Wars softcover (collecting issues #0-6 of the mini-series) and Flash Gordon: The Secret History of Mongo, which follows The Mercy Wars and leads into the upcoming Flash Gordon: Invasion of the Red Sword. 240pgs, FC $22.49 CASPER AND THE SPECTRALS HC (W) Todd Dezago (A) Pedro Delgado, Leanne Hannah, Kieran Oats There is a city within New York City known as Spooky Town, but most humans are unable to see it. Within this city live the Spectrals, the ghosts, goblins, demons and witches of the world. When an ancient entity known only as the Volbragg threatens both New York and Spooky Town, Casper and his friends Wendy the Witch and Hot Stuff are forced to band together and defeat an unimaginable evil! Limited to 1,000 copies. HC, 80pgs, FC $16.95 FLASH GORDON HC (W) Brendan Deneen (A) Paul Green Discover what all the buzz is about! This beautiful hardcover collects issues #1-6 of Ardden Entertainment’s critically acclaimed new Flash Gordon monthly series, and includes the almost-impossible-to-find issue #0. In this first arc of the new series, Flash, CIA Agent Dale Arden, and mad scientist Dr. Hans Zarkov rocket off to the planet Mongo and find themselves in the middle of a deadly civil war with none other than Ming the “Merciful” at the center of the conflict! Available in Regular and Remarked Signed editions. (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #1 (JAN093995) HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $39.99 ASTRAL GYPSY HOKUSAI: DEMONS & OTHER TALES OF THE FOX MOTHER TP (W/A) Al Davison Hokusai: Demons & Other Tales of the Fox Mother is a full-color collection of dream comics with a Japanese theme by award-winning graphic novelist Al Davison, also known as "The Astral Gypsy." Says Alisa Kwitney of Davison: "[He] is possessed by demons. How else to explain his art, which can be as lyrical as a Japanese fairy tale, as gnomic as an opium dream, and as gothic and sensual as a Victorian's secret stash of erotica." Introduction by Neil Gaiman. SC, 96pgs, FC $17.99 ASPEN MLT INC. THE SCOURGE #1 (W) Scott Lobdell (A) Eric Battle They are taking over… From the innovative mind of acclaimed movie producer Gale Anne Hurd, and written by superstar writer and visionary Scott Lobdell, comes this summer’s biggest blockbuster new series – THE SCOURGE! The skies of New York City are no longer safe. In mere hours, the greatest metropolis on the planet is turned into an island of horrors, as a virus rapidly advances throughout the city transforming its citizens into savage, bloodthirsty gargoyles!! Amidst the outbreak, one man, NYPD SWAT officer John Griffin finds himself as the last remaining hope to prevent the cataclysmic spread of the virus from the island, locating his estranged son within the chaos, and saving the city itself from complete annihilation! Featuring the astounding artwork of series artist Eric Battle, and colors by Jorge Fares, THE SCOURGE #1 is set to take the comic community by storm! 32pgs, FC $2.99 MINDFIELD #3 (W) J.T. Krul (A) Alex Konat, Saleem Crawford, John Starr The war on terror has just begun! The CIA has created an elite team of telepathic agents dedicated to fighting domestic terrorism. But as Connor and the rest of his crew take to the streets, can they handle the dark thoughts buried inside the minds of ‘we the people?’ Aspen’s newest hit series, MINDFIELD, comes to you courtesy of creator J.T. Krul and new comer Alex Konat, who present to you a world of action and intrigue the likes of which you’ve never seen! Connor is still plagued by the dark side effects of his telepathic abilities, but he will need to fight through it because the greatest threat to the United States is about to be unleashed. Lucien has a bold agenda as he strives for complete anarchy, and he even has his own telepaths helping him along the way! The violence in the streets is real, but the true battlefield is in the mind itself. Plus, don’t miss out on the next exciting 4 page ‘Project Cobalt’ character story, featured in the back of every issue! That’s 26 total pages of MINDFIELD action, brought to you each and every month! 32pgs, FC $2.99 SOULFIRE (VOL 2) #8 (W) J.T. Krul (A) Marcus To, Saleem Crawford, Beth Sotelo Magic is no longer a myth… Jayden discovers the choices she made have led her down a sinister and dangerous road, one that could ultimately lead to her demise. Grace and Dex saw firsthand the relentless onslaught of Rainier’s creations, but were appalled to uncover the experimentation on their friend, at the hands of the dark lord. Now, they will search for answers and seek to put an end to his quest of combining magic with technology—with horrific results! The magic has returned and it’s here to stay. Make sure you’re a part of the next exciting chapter in the storied SOULFIRE mythology! SOULFIRE (VOL 2) #8 is in stores August 25th, 2010! 32pgs, FC $2.99 DELLEC: HANDS OF GOD VOLUME 1 TPB (W) Frank Mastromauro, Vince Hernandez (A) Micah Gunnell, Rob Stull, Peter Steigerwald, Matt Hollingsworth It’s Spreading…. Dellec is really an everyday man caught up in a blur of immorality, yet his quest is always clear—destroy the forces of evil where they flourish--and even places where the lines of good and evil are not easily defined. Following a tragic set of circumstances leading to his wife’s murder at the hands of a malevolent Demi-God named Tera, our hero lands headfirst into the battle between good and evil—and his chances for survival are grim. However, Dellec is not one to back down from a fight no matter the foe—specifically when his own life hangs in the balance. Along the way, Dellec will encounter a primal street gang, ambush an illegal street fight, track down a serial killer, and much more in this riveting first volume of his epic story. Dellec is one man’s quest for vengeance and redemption as he attempts to take on the very being that created mankind itself—God! SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC $18.99 AVATAR PRESS ALAN MOORE’S NEONOMICON #1 (W) Alan Moore (A/C) Jacen Burrows The all-new, all Alan Moore, horror series spoken of only in hushed whispers for years is finally here! From the award-winning master of comics, Alan Moore, comes a brand new tale of Lovecraftian horror that will leave you too afraid to close your eyes, but more afraid to open them! NEONOMICON, the sequel to THE COURTYARD Graphic Novel, is slithering its way onto shelves to take its place as a Great Old One of comics terror! Illustrated by Moore's favorite demented artist, Jacen Burrows, NEONOMICON pulls no punches as every full-colored page is covered in nightmares brought to gruesome life! The story begins some years after the chilling events of THE COURTYARD, in a world where two young and cocky FBI agents are investigating strange... and familiar murders. They think they've seen the worst monsters in America, but as they pull up to the maximum security asylum where one Aldo Sax speaks in strange tongues, Agents Brears and Lamper may be beginning to suspect that they're about to see something so much worse. But they cannot begin to imagine the creeping insanity that has already begun to pull them under.... Alan Moore’s Neonomicon #1 is available with a Regular and Wraparound covers by Jacen Burrows, a special rare Book of the Dead retailer incentive and an ultra-scarce retailer incentive Remarqued edition with an original sketch by Burrows! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.99 CROSSED: FAMILY VALUES #4 (W) David Lapham (A) Javier Barreno (C) Jacen Burrows The biggest hit horror series of the year returns with an all-new seven-issue series written by David (Stray Bullets) Lapham! Adeline Pratt is a survivor. She is holding together what is left of her family while they are under constant siege. But as she has to face off against family members who have turned Crossed, can she bring herself to stay calm and in control? Or are the pressures of this horrific new World just too much for anyone to bare? What is the price of surviving in this new World, could it be that the only way to persevere is to be even more evil than the Crossed are? Imagine, for a moment, the worst crimes against humanity. Picture the cruelest affronts to decency. Conjure your darkest nightmares... and then realize it could all be so much worse. When civilization crumbles in one terrifying moment; when people are gleefully breaking into unthinkable acts of violence all around you; when everyone you love has died screaming in agony: What do you do? There is no help. There is no hope. There is no escape. There are only the Crossed. Crossed: Family Values #4 is available with a Regular and Wraparound cover by Jacen Burrows, a Torture cover by Matt Martin, and a special rare Red Crossed retailer incentive. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (4 of 7) $3.99 TORTURE—32pgs, FC (4 of 7) $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (4 of 7) $3.99 CROSSED: FAMILY VALUES #1—CALGARY EDITION (W) David Lapham (A) Javier Barreno (C) Paul Duffield Cover artist Paul Duffield brings the terror on the first issue of the most twisted Crossed series yet! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1500 copies, was previously only available at the Calgary Canada convention, and is available for the original cover price! 32pgs, FC (1 of 7) $3.99 CROSSED VOLUME 1 HC—C2E2 EDITION (W) Garth Ennis (A/C) Jacen BurrowsJavier The smash hit of C2E2 this year was this exclusive Hardcover, and we make the tail end of the inventory available here for the original cover price! This special edition first printing is limited to just 750 copies. MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC $32.99 FEVRE DREAM #2—AUXILIARY EDITION (W) George R.R. Martin (A) Rafa Lopez (C) Mike Wolfer Get in on George R.R. Martin’s vampire epic on the bayou! This special edition first printing which is limited to just 1000 copies, with an all-new cover from Mike Wolfer, and available for the original cover price! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 10) $3.99 WOLFSKIN: HUNDREDTH DREAM #4 (W) Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer (A/C) Gianluca Pagliarani Before history was recorded in stone and ink, some men wrote it in blood! Ellis and Wolfer, the writing team on Gravel, unveil the next six-issue barbaric epic of Wolfskin, this time joined by Gianluca Pagliarani, the star artist of Ignition City! Warriors of Ve, to arms! After vanquishing the giant, smoke-belching, iron-clad horror that crawled like a spider and vomited hordes of death-dealing warriors from its belly, Wolfskin and his mercenary crew of hired heroes barely have time to enjoy the benefits that their sword arms have earned them. Out of the blackness of the night, a new terror is descending upon the quiet, Northish village, but this mechanical wonder dwarfs the last, and it possesses a power never before seen by those on the peninsula of Thule or anywhere else in the ancient world. This creature, this vile machine is called “The Mother Of The Black Beast.” And it has the power of flight! This all-new, full-color six issue series is available with several historic covers. Series artist Pagliarani provides the Regular and Wraparound covers, maestro Felipe Massafera delivers the lush Painted cover, super-star artist Juan Jose Ryp serves up the violent Blood Thirst cover, and retailers are able to order a super-limited Bronze & Blood edition. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (4 of 6) $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (4 of 6) $3.99 BLOOD THIRST—32pgs, FC (4 of 6) $3.99 PAINTED—32pgs, FC (4 of 6) $3.99 FEVRE DREAM #6 (W) George R.R. Martin (A) Rafa Lopez (C) Felipe Massafera Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 6 of 10 UPC: 820023007073 06011 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The ten-issue vampire epic on the bayou from the writer of the A Song of Ice and Fire novels continues in issue six! From the New York Times Best-selling author, George R. R. Martin, comes a tale of vampire clans, death and debauchery, legendary blood masters, and even a few epic steamboat races on the muddy Mississippi. This is Martin's FEVRE DREAM, an antebellum story of power, loss, and the fever of bloodlust. York and Marsh have finally, truly come to an understanding. What began as a business partnership shrouded in carefully constructed lies has now been flung into the burning light of the truth, the whole truth, and the two men now stand together as brothers-in-arms against a common enemy and towards a common goal -- the salvation of the human race. But are one man and one vampire strong enough to stand against the evil of Damon Julian? When the dark bloodmaster sets foot on the Fevre Dream, a bloody fight is about to begin... Each issue of this stunning full-color epic is illustrated by Rafa Lopez, an artist whose skilled line captures every moonlit drop of blood in delicious detail. Adapted by the Hugo-nominated author Daniel Abraham, this version of FEVRE DREAM stays faithful to Martin's original dark vision, while bringing the torture and joy of his vampires to almost-human life. This haunting series is available with Regular and Wraparound painted covers by Felipe Massafera and a very limited Nightmare retailer incentive. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC (6 of 10) $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (6 of 10) $3.99 ABSOLUTION #3—ALPHA ULTRA-ACTION COVER (W) Christos Gage (A) Roberto Viacava (C) Michael Dipascale The Ultra-rare Ultra-Action covers are special edition first printings limited to just 500 copies and are stunning paintings from Michael Dipascale! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 6) $5.99 FEVRE DREAM #1—C2E2 EDITION (W) George R.R. Martin (A) Rafa Lopez (C) Mike Wolfer Get in on George R.R. Martin’s vampire epic on the bayou from the beginning with this special edition first printing which is limited to just 1500 copies previously only available at C2E2, with an all-new cover from Mike Wolfer! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 10) $5.99 WOLFSKIN: HUNDREDTH DREAM #1 AUXILIARY (W) Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer (A/C) Gianluca Pagliarani Before history was recorded in stone and ink, some men wrote it in blood! This special edition first printing which is limited to just 1000 copies, with an all-new cover from Pagliarani, is available for the original cover price! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) $3.99 SUPERGOD #1—CONVENTION EDITION (W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Garrie Gastonny Join the madness of Ellis’ most crazed superhero series yet! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1500 copies has only previously been available at conventions and is offered here for the original cover price! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99 ALAN MOORE OFFERED AGAIN ALAN MOORE’S THE COURTYARD GN—COLOR PRINTING (OCT083883) $7.99 ALAN MOORE’s YUGGOTH CULTURES TP (SEP063098) $29.99 ALAN MOORE’S A SMALL KILLING TP (STAR19589) $16.95 ALAN MOORE’S THE COURTYARD COMPANION (OCT032122) $9.95 ALAN MOORE’S ANOTHER SUBURBAN ROMANCE GN (STAR18910) $7.95 ALAN MOORE’S HYPOTHETICAL LIZARD TP (MAY073220) $14.99 ALAN MOORE’S LIGHT OF THY COUNTENANCE GN (NOV083804) $7.99 ALAN MOORE’S WRITING FOR COMICS (STAR18707) $5.95 ************************************************************************ BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC CODE GEASS KNIGHT VOLUME 2 GN (W/A) Various The male characters of the hit anime Code Geass take center stage in the Knight anthology, presenting a series of side stories produced by an eclectic group of manga artists. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W $10.99 LUCKY STAR GN (W/A) Kagami Yoshimizu Side effects of reading Lucky Star: with these comic strips of "loose" stories, you will find yourself giggling involuntarily. We especially recommend this series when you want to relax, or feel lethargic, or just want to spend your time leisurely. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W $10.99 GUNDAM-00F VOLUME 4 GN (W/A) Koichi Tokita Final Volume! The official side-story of Gundam-00 continues! The year is 2307, and the world is not united. A private organization calling themselves Celestial Being rises up to intervene with the goal of ending all war through the use of the Mobile weapon GUNDAM. However, there's another organization operating in its shadow! This is the story of that organization and its Gundam Meister, Fon Spaak. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 5x7.5, 200pgs, B&W $10.99 BLOOMSBURY DANTE'S DIVINE COMEDY HC (W) Dante Alighieri (W/A) Seymour Chwast Seymour Chwast has long been influenced by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, having first explored the metaphysical tale of Heaven, Hell, and redemption with a series of posters in the 1960s. In this, Chwast's first graphic novel, Dante and his guide Virgil don fedoras and wander through noir-ish realms of Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, finding both the wicked and the wondrous on their way. From the multifarious torments of the Inferno to the host of delights in Paradise, Chwast's inventive illustrations capture the delirious complexity of this classic of the Western canon. HC, 128pgs, FC $20.00 BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS THE 10TH MUSE: THE LOST ISSUE #2 (W) Darren G. Davis (A) Roger Cruz In this lost issue of the 10th Muse by X-Men artist Roger Cruz, discover the story that inspired the Insane Jane comic series. A crazy new hero is on the loose and it is up to the 10th Muse to figure out the connection she has with her before someone gets hurt! 40pgs, FC $3.99 FAME #5: TAYLOR LAUTNER (W) Kimberly Sherman (A) Warren Martineck From a background in extreme martial arts to packing on 30 pounds of muscle for his portrayal as an lycanthropic animagus, Taylor Lautner is as close to a superhero as any human can become. This fresh, lighthearted biography features artwork by Warren Martineck that captures Lautner's dazzling smile and chiseled features. SC, 32pgs, FC $3.99 FAME: KRISTEN STEWART/ROBERT PATTINSON FLIP EDITION (W) Kimberly Sherman (A) Warren Martineck, Nathaniel Ooten Twilight fans the world over have have seen Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart together on screen, and now they can get their captivating biographical comics in this special edition of the sold-out Fame series. This issue will feature bonus material not seen before! NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. 48pgs, FC $6.99 FEMALE FORCE #18: CARLA BRUNI-SARCOZY (W) David A. McIntee (A) Heath Foley The best known woman in France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is an Italian heiress who is one of the most famous and self-assured women in Europe. Having been one of the most famous supermodels of the 1990s, she has been driven by determination and by the music in her blood to become successful in many walks of life. Learn how the heiress and artist has risen to become the best-known First Lady of France since Josephine. SC, 40pgs, FC $3.99 FEMALE FORCE #9: STEPHENIE MEYER FOIL EDITION (W) Ryan Burton (A) Ryan Howe Named USA Today's "Author of the Year" in 2008, author Stephenie Meyer ushered in a new era of vampire literature, becoming a celebrity with a burgeoning fan base. From her beginnings in Connecticut and Utah, to the dream that led her to write Twilight, to her fame and fortune as today's hottest author, witness her story being told by the most famous vampire of them all! Limited to just 100 copies, this collectible foil edition of the biographical comic will appeal to every fan of Meyer's beloved novels! 32pgs, FC $19.99 FIRST FAMILY: THE CLINTONS (W/A) Various Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton have been a force in American politics for over two decades. As President, Bill Clinton led the country in the 1990s. As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has reasserted America's position in the world. This special edition comic book collects the acclaimed biographical comics of this political dynasty. 48pgs, FC $6.99 LOGAN'S RUN: AFTERMATH #2 (W) Paul Salamoff (A) Daniel Gete They made a deal. A trade. Jessica and Jaq were the bargaining chips. But they messed with the wrong man: Logan-6. The ex-DS Operative once again dons the onyx suit and skull helmet that made him legend. But this time he serves no law, just his own justice and mercy on any soul that stands in his way. 32pgs, FC $3.99 INSANE JANE: AVENGING STAR #1 (W) Darren G. Davis, Zach Hunchar (A) GMB Comics' most crazed champion is back! Trapped in a "Hospital for the Mentally Unhinged," the loony lion-heart must fight for her freedom and survival. With the help of her trusty new side-kick, the forces of evil are on the run. Or, maybe she's just imagining this. Either way, Jane's back and she's crazier than ever! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $3.99 NANNY & HANK #1 (W) Mark L. Miller (A) Steven Babb Nanny and Hank were enjoying their golden years in a retirement community, planning trips to see their grandchildren, and living the simple life... until they cross paths with a blood-drunk vampire. Now their lives will never be the same in this mini-series that turns all expectations you have about horror on its ear. 32pgs, FC $3.99 VINCENT PRICE PRESENTS #22 (W) Paul J. Salamoff (A) Geoffrey Grisso Assignments on frontier planets always irritated intergalactic mob hitman Randall Stiles and his partner Jake Mackey and this mission would soon prove why. What starts out as a seemingly routine pick-up turns quite deadly in this sci-fi tale from Vincent Price who takes the reader on an unexpected ride to the outer edge of the known Universe. MATURE THEMES SC, 32pgs, FC $3.99 TONY & CLEO #2 (W) Kenton Daniel, Ken Cottingham (A) DaFu Yu Through the foam of time, the Ides of March make their intentions known and reach out to guide the hand of their murderous instrument. A heartless killer reveals his own motives as well as a few lingering doubts, while, from the shadows, a loving mother offers encouragement and lays down the final challenge to claim Cleo's head. Meanwhile, Tony and Cleo arrive in Alexandria, Egypt to procure an ancient conduit of good for the coming battle against an ancient evil. 32pgs, FC $3.99 BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSON COMICS #55 (W) Carol Lay (W/A) Sergio Aragones, Various Lisa struggles with her principles and feminist ideals when she enters a princess fashion contest to win the one thing she prizes among all others — a pony! However, she gets some unwanted competition from Bart, who enters the contest for reasons of his own. Plus, "Maggie's Crib" by Sergio Aragones. 32pgs, FC $2.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #169 (W) Dixon (A) Ortiz Bart gains a partner in crime when a new kid comes to Springfield Elementary. But it does not take long before Bart's accomplice becomes his chief competitor, prompting Bart to delve into the wannabe's mysterious past only to find himself in way over his head. SC, 32pgs, FC $2.99 COMIC BOOK GUY: THE COMIC BOOK #2 (W) Boothby (A) Delaney, Davis The Comic Book Guy is dead, but not gone — and definitely not forgotten. After the eulogy delivered by a special guest and comic book legend (Nuff Said!), it's time for Comic Book Guy's last will and testament to be read, and with the portly proprietor's passing, a deep void is felt by everyone in Springfield and beyond. Who will inherit the Android's Dungeon? What will become of the virtual world of blogs and message boards without the snarkiness of Comic Book Guy's irreverent and often unwanted pop culture criticisms on the Internet? Brace yourself for the gathering storm of The Dork Age! 32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $3.99 BOOM! STUDIOS 28 DAYS LATER #14 (W) Michael Alan Nelson (A) Declan Shalvey Selena and her crew are discovering it's harder to tell the difference between the living and The Infected in the UK. Gangs of survivors are forming, and they're ready to take down anyone who happens to enter their town. Not good if you're three travelers who just found some supplies! Cover by Sean Phillips. SC, 32pgs, FC $3.99 28 DAYS LATER #1-6 DNA FILMS VARIANT SET (W) Michael Alan Nelson (A) Declan Slavey A very special offer! For the first time in PREVIEWS, you can get the full set of the DNA Films variant covers to the hot horror series 28 Days Later. Utilizing art from the groundbreaking feature film's "viral" campaign, these covers were initially offered as incentives and are incredibly hard to find. Limited availability. Orders may be allocated. Set of 6 issues, FC $59.99 28 DAYS LATER VOLUME 1: LONDON CALLING TP (W) Michael Alan Nelson (A) Declan Shalvey Special Price: $9.99—Previously Available only in Hardcover! The film that changed horror forever continues here! Connecting the movie 28 Days Later to its sequel 28 Weeks Later, this original graphic novel continuation focuses on Selena, one of the three survivors of the first film, as she embarks on an epic journey to return to Great Britain. Joining a team of American war journalists hell bent on venturing into the heart of Infected territory, they must learn the cold, hard truth of what it takes to survive in the U.K. after the Infection has spread. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $9.99 7 PSYCHOPATHS TP (W) Fabien Vehlmann (A/C) Sean Phillips Special Price: $9.99! With World War II in full swing, there's only one way to draw it to a quick close: assassinate Hitler. But who would be insane enough to try? Joshua Goldschmidt knows just the men to do it. Insane, psychotic, mad, call them what you will, but the Seven Psychopaths are now the only hope the world has! In the vein of Inglourious Basterds comes a thrilling story never before released in English! SC, FC $9.99 THE AMORY WARS IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH 3 #4 (W) Claudio Sanchez, Peter David (A) Chris Burnham Welcome to Godder Damm, a city whose soul is eternal darkness, the place where Claudio, son of Coheed and Cambria, will start his return to heroism — if he can. When Claudio finds himself in a card game against Al the Killer, the stakes are higher than just the cash on the table! 24pgs, FC $3.99 THE CALLING: CTHULHU CHRONICLES #2 (W) Michael Alan Nelson, Johanna Stokes (A) Christopher Possenti The Lovecraft-inspired event of the year continues! Darkness is rising and soon all will hear the Calling! Clayton Diggs teeters on the brink of madness as he struggles to identify the first piece in this bizarre, paralyzing puzzle — all before a great one awakes and the world changes forever! An all-new ongoing supernatural horror series with a decidedly modern spin. Cover by Federico Piatti. SC, 32pgs, FC $3.99 CODEBREAKERS TP (W) Carey Malloy (A) Scott Godlewski Ciphers. Codes. Encryption. Passwords. Meet the best of the best elite Cryptanalysis Unit of the F.B.I. as they puzzle out the truth and protect all of us from those that would steal information in ways that can shatter the global community. But what happens to the Cryptanalysis Unit when one of their own goes missing? Is this a puzzle the puzzle-solvers can't solve? And will this cipher reveal things about themselves? SC, FC $14.99 COLD SPACE TP (W) Samuel L. Jackson, Eric Calderon (A) Jeremy Rock From legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson and Emmy Award-nominee Eric Calderon (Afro Samurai)! When Mulberry, an on-the-run outlaw, crash lands on a hostile planet and gets caught in the crossfire, he finds an opportunity to make a deal — and make some money! The only graphic novel this month that is Samuel L. Jackson-approved! SC, FC $14.99 DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #15 (W) Philip K. Dick (A) Tony Parker There are only three Nexus-6 androids left! And Rick Deckard aims to retire them all as the Philip K. Dick sci-fi saga that inspired Blade Runner continues. Don't miss this issue of the Eisner Award-nominated series that the Village Voice is calling one of 2009's "Best Comics and Graphic Novels"! Cover by Brett Weldele. (C: 1-0-0) SC, 32pgs, FC (15 of 24) $3.99 DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #1-4 COLLECTOR'S PARADISE VARIANT SET (W) Philip K. Dick (A) Tony Parker This is a special set of issues 1 through 4 with covers by Scott Keating for the Eisner Award-nominated series Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? Previously only available at Collector's Paradise store in California, these may be the rarest of the first four issues of the critically acclaimed series. Limited to 500 sets, and orders may be allocated. Set of 4 issues, FC $39.99 DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?: DUST TO DUST #5 (W) Chris Roberson (A) Robert Adler John W. Campbell Award-nominee Chris Roberson's expansion of the world of Philip K. Dick's acclaimed Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? continues! Charlie Victor and Malcolm Reed are on the hunt for renegade androids and things are heating up. Samantha Wu struggles with Mercerism while trying to save the animals. Will their paths cross? Find out as the prequel series unfolds! Cover by Trevor Hairsine. 32pgs, FC (5 of 8) $3.99 DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #1 (W) Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory (A) Scott Godlewski He's back from the dead and starring in a new ongoing horror series from the mind of Kurt Busiek. A powerful, predatory corporation acquires a valuable asset — Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. There's a monster in their midst that puts Hannibal Lecter to shame — and he plans to gain his freedom in blood. It's bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos. Joining Busiek is award-winning author Daryl Gregrory (Pandemonium) and rising star artist Scott Godlewski (Codebreakers). The epic journey starts here, so don't miss the debut issue of Dracula: The Company Of Monsters, the next breakout ongoing series from BOOM! Studios! Featuring covers by Ron Salas and fan-favorite The Nocturnals artist Dan Brereton. 32pgs, FC $3.99 FARSCAPE ONGOING #10 (W) Rockne S. O'Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido (A) Will Sliney Crichton and Aeryn return to the planet that started it all. This planet is where Aeryn was deemed irreversibly contaminated. This planet is where she joined the crew of Moya. Now, on this planet, the start to a new battle with the Peacekeepers begins, one where all of The Uncharted Territories and beyond are in play! Cover by Will Sliney. 32pgs, FC $3.99 FARSCAPE VOLUME 1: THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF THE BEGINNING TP (W) Rockne S. O'Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido (A) Tommy Patterson Special Price: $9.99! Now available in trade paperback! This is your chance to get caught up on the Farscape comic series that has taken sci-fi fans by storm all over the world. Show creator Rockne S. O'Bannon returns to his creation to chart a whole new course, picking up right where the critically acclaimed TV show left off! Collects first four issues of the first arc of the Farscape comic series. This is a must-have item for hard-core 'Scapers and new fans alike! SC, 128pgs, FC $9.99 FARSCAPE: SCORPIUS #4 (W) Rockne S. O'Bannon, David Alan Mack (A) Mike Ruiz The prelude to "The War for the Uncharted Territories" continues! The Kkore. They have invaded the Uncharted Territories with weaponry unlike anything seen before. Now, they have just put Scorpius in charge of an armada! This is the next step for the world of Farscape from show creator Rockne S. O'Bannon! Cover by Chad Hardin. 32pgs, FC $3.99 FARSCAPE: SCORPIUS VOLUME 1 TP (W) Rockne S. O'Bannon, David Alan Mack (A) Mike Ruiz Special Price: $9.99! Beginning a bold new direction in the second exciting year of BOOM! Studios' Farscape comics! Crichton's worst adversary, fandom's favorite villain, and one of science fiction's greatest antagonists finds himself deposed from his throne on Hyneria and making a bold new discovery that could put him back on top of the Uncharted Territories! Collecting the first four issues of the hit new series! Written by the Farscape creator Rockne S. O'Bannon and scripted by best-selling Star Trek novelist David Alan Mack! SC, FC $9.99 INCORRUPTIBLE #9 (W) Mark Waid (A) Horacio Domingues The Post-Plutonian society has begun to degrade even further, and super-villain turned super-hero Max Damage is preparing for the fight of his life. Max is under the microscope of a Mad God and the stakes couldn't be higher. Especially when you're Earth's unlikely champion. Don't miss this companion series to Mark Waid's Eisner-nominated series Irredeemable. Covers by Christian Nauck and Peter Nguyen. 32pgs, FC $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A INCORRUPTIBLE VOLUME 1 TP (W) Mark Waid (A) Jean Diaz Super-villain Max Damage had an epiphany the day Plutonian destroyed Sky City. When Plutonian turned his back on humanity, Max Damage decided to step up. Now Max Damage has changed his name to Max Daring and turned from his formerly selfish ways to become Incorruptible. Collects issues #1-4. (FEB100755) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $16.99 INCORRUPTIBLE VOLUME 2 TP (W) Mark Waid (A) Horacio Domingues Super-villain Max Damage had an epiphany the day he watched the Plutonian go rogue and slaughter millions. Humanity needs a savior, and Max is determined to be Incorruptible. But it's hard to stay noble when the world still thinks you're at the top of the criminal food chain. Join Kingdom Come's Mark Waid for the companion to his Eisner Award-nominated series Irredeemable! Collects issues #5-8. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $16.99 IRREDEEMABLE #16 (W) Mark Waid (A) Peter Krause The Paradigm are still reeling from their no-holds-barred battle with the Plutonian. Alliances are forged and broken, and one hero is revealed to have powers beyond the team's wildest dreams. But they may not be enough to prevent the ghastly event that's on the horizon! Covers by Paul Azaceta and Dan Panosian. 32pgs, FC $3.99 IRREDEEMABLE VOLUME 4 TP (W) Mark Waid (A) Howard Chaykin, Paul Azaceta, Emma Rios, Diego Barreto The world's most powerful hero, Plutonian, has leveled entire countries and continues to systemically destroy the allies he once called friends. How can the world defend itself against a vengeful god? Volume 4 presents the stunning resolution to the series' explosive first year. Get all four volumes of this Eisner Award-nominated series and see why Irredeemable was named one of 2009's best comic book debuts! SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $16.99 STARS OF THE MONTH IRREDEEMABLE TP'S (W) Mark Waid (A) Peter Krause Irredeemable dares to ask the question: what if the world's greatest hero decided to become the world's greatest villain? The world's most powerful hero, Plutonian, is systematically destroying the allies he once called friends, the villains he once defeated, and the past he has locked away. What would drive a hero to become the villain he dedicated his life to defeat? A "twilight of the superheroes"-style story that examines super-villains from the writer of Kingdom Come. VOLUME 1 (JUN090793)—SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $9.99 VOLUME 2 (OCT090788)—SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $16.99 ********************************************************************** PALE HORSE #3 (W) Michael Alan Nelson, Andrew Cosby (A) Christian DiBari Barely having escaped with his life, Cole must make his way back to the front lines of the Civil War to deal some justice of his own. With his son in tow, and an assassin hot on his tail, Cole will have to face the wilds of the West and horrors of War if he wants to keep what remains of his family whole. The penultimate issue of the critically acclaimed series from the writer of the best-selling 28 Days Later. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) $3.99 ROBERT E. HOWARD'S HAWKS OF OUTREMER #3 (W) Robert E. Howard, Michael Alan Nelson (A) Damian Couceiro The savage adventure continues in this third issue of Robert E. Howard's epic! The bloodthirsty Cormac FitzGeoffrey will stop at nothing on his path toward revenge. When that path leads him on the trail of a kidnapped woman, will he be too late to save her life — and can he survive the attempt? Covers by Damian Couceiro and fan-favorite The Savage Sword of Conan artist Joe Jusko! 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) $3.99 BOOM! Town CBGB #2 (W/A) Sheldon Vella (W) Ana Matronic (A) Dan Duncan The most legendary name in alternative music comes to comics! For decades CBGB was the club that broke acts, like The Ramones, Blondie, Misfits, Talking Heads, that changed the world! Now BOOM! Town brings comics' best talent to tell stories of love, music, heartbreak, confusion and rebellion! In this issue, Ana Matronic of the Grammy-nominated band Scissor Sisters makes her comic book creator debut! While Kill Audio madman Sheldon Vella brings his talents to the stage! Cover by Eisner-award winner Chuck BB! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) $3.99 R. CRUMB'S MR. NATURAL POST CARD BOOK (W/A) Robert Crumb The amazing success of Robert Crumb's Book of Genesis has stoked greater interest in the artist's other work. Crumb's most enduring character, Mr. Natural, is back on the scene in a square-bound Mr. Natural Postcard Book from Denis Kitchen Publishing through BOOM! Town. The book includes 24 all-different 4" x 6" color postcards. The postcards are on a heavy stock (for those who hate wimpy postcards) and perforated for easy separation. Postcard Book $11.95 BOOM Kids! CARS: THE ADVENTURES OF TOW MATER #2 (W) Keith R.A. DeCandido (A) Travis Hill Bubba's back, or at least he's still here. Check out Mater's new solo series as he squares off against his long-time nemesis Bubba the tow truck in the Rust Bucket Derby. Mater and Bubba are determined to answer: who is the toughest tow truck around? Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) 32pgs, FC $2.99 CARS VOLUME 1: THE ROOKIE HC (W) Alan J. Porter (A) Albert Carreres A hardcover edition of the hit collection that has never been solicited before! See how Lightning McQueen became a Piston Cup sensation in this pulse-pounding collection! Cars: The Rookie reveals McQueen's scrappy origins as a local short track racer who dreams of the big time and recklessly plows his way through the competition to get there! Along the way, he meets Mack, who helps McQueen catch his lucky break. Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) HC, 128pgs, FC $24.99 DARKWING DUCK: THE DUCK KNIGHT RETURNS #3 (W) Ian Brill (A) James Silvani The Disney Afternoon revolution continues! Launchpad McQuack is back in action, but some of Darkwing's old foes are determined to make sure that his reunion with the Duck Knight is short-lived! And the shadowy figure behind Quackwerks is revealed! Featuring covers by modern master Giorgio Cavazzano and Joe Macasocol Jr., with a special "pulp" variant by Amy Mebberson! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) $3.99 DISNEY'S HERO SQUAD #8 (W) Tito Faraci (A) Stefano Turconi It all ends here, folks! The battle for the Ultrapods was the greatest test that our Ultraheroes have ever faced; but will they be prepared to for the challenge that awaits them when a mysterious menace takes them back to school? It's a conclusion that you don't want to miss as the saga of the Ultraheroes wraps up this month from BOOM Kids! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) 32pgs, FC $2.99 DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #357 (W) Marco Bosco (A) Francesco D'Ippolito Don't miss a moment of the last Double Duck story in the pages of Donald Duck & Friends! Donald Duck aka Double Duck must travel to Cairo for an assignment where he once again meets world-renowned opera conductor, Felino Felinys, who was the former head of the Agency before his memory was deleted. However, once his memory starts to slowly return, it's up to Donald to erase it for good, all the while trying to solve the mystery of his very first mission! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) 32pgs, FC $2.99 FINDING NEMO: LOSING DORY #2 (W) Mike Raicht, Brian Smith (A) Jake Myler Marlon and Nemo take to the waves, gathering up their old friends to help bring Dory back. But what father and son don't realize is that there is something far more sinister going on and many dangerous surprises await them all! Can Dory be saved in time? Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) 32pgs, FC $2.99 THE INCREDIBLES #13 (W) Landry Walker (A) Ramanda Kamarga "Truth and Consequences," Part 1. The Parr family is no stranger to secrets, they hide their identity from the people around them every day. But the secrets they keep from each other may tear the family apart - secrets the Underminer is all too aware of…and willing to reveal! Join Landry Walker and Ramanda Kamarga for an all-new Incredibles arc. Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) SC, 32pgs, FC $2.99 THE INCREDIBLES #8—CALGARY COMIC EXPO GET-A-SKETCH VARIANT (W) Landry Walker (A) Marcio Takara Previously only available at the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo 2010, this is a one-of-a-kind Incredibles #8 "Get-a-Sketch" variant cover! Next time you see a BOOM Kids! artist, have them draw you a unique one-of-a-kind cover — or take it home and draw your own! Just a few left, so orders may be allocated! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) SC, 32pgs, FC $9.99 MUPPET PETER PAN TP (W) Grace Randolph (A) Amy Mebberson Captain Gonzo and his crew of pirates have it in for Kermie Pan, and with Piggytink's jealousy over Wendy reaching a fever pitch, our green hero may be too distracted by domestic issues to stop him! It's the classic tale of Peter Pan, Muppet Style! Cover by Mouse Guard's David Petersen! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (OCT090802) (C: 1-0-0) SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC $9.99 MUPPET ROBIN HOOD TP (W) Tim Beedle (A) Armand Villavert Jr. The Muppets tell the Robin Hood legend for laughs, and it's the reader who will be merry! Robin Hood (Kermit the Frog) joins with the Merry Men, Sherwood Forest's infamous gang of misfit outlaws, to take on the stuffy Sheriff of Muppetham (Sam the Eagle) and the wicked Gonzo of Gisbourne. Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (JUN090792) (C: 1-0-0) SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC $9.99 MUPPET SHERLOCK HOLMES #1 (W) Patrick Storck (A) Amy Mebberson "Once you eliminate the rational, whatever remains, no matter how absurd, must be the Muppets." Join Gonzo as Sherlock Holmes, the world's greatest detective (19th century champion) and his associates Dr. Watson (Fozzie) and Inspector LeStrade (Kermit) in this issue as they embark on "The Adventure Of The Speckled Band." Includes a bonus mystery game, "Where's Moriarty?" A not-to-be-missed miniseries that takes your favorite Muppet characters and drops them right into the exciting world of Sherlock Holmes! Cover by Mouse Guard's David Peterson! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) 32pgs, FC $2.99 THE MUPPET SHOW #9 (W/A) Roger Langridge Eisner Award-nominated Roger Langridge's Muppet Show continues its genius run. Statler and Waldorf are showing their age when an act strangely reminiscent of the days of the Pharaohs makes the Muppet curmudgeons wax nostalgic for their mummies. The flame of romance is rekindled in the old malcontents for a suspiciously youthful crush. Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) 32pgs, FC $2.99 MUPPET SNOW WHITE TP (W) Jesse Blaze Snider (A) Shelli Paroline Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest pig of them all? When Queen Piggy finds she doesn't like the answer, Snow White must flee for her life. But is a life in the woods cleaning up after the Electric Mayhem really preferable to death? Let the Brothers (from another mother) Grimm, Gonzo, and Rizzo take you on a magical, Muppety journey! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) SC, FC $9.99 TOY STORY: TALES FROM TOY CHEST #2 (W) Jesse Blaze Snider (A) Nathan Watson The adventure continues with Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Bullseye, and more in this series by the critically acclaimed team of Jesse Blaze Snider and Nathan Watson! With Toy Story 3 burning up the box office, this is the only place to get all new stories featuring your favorite characters! This series has been called "The smartest kid's book on the stands." Find out why! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) 32pgs, FC $2.99 TOY STORY: THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER HC (W) Dan Jolley (A) Chris Moreno First Time in Hardcover! Woody, Buzz, and the gang encounter a mysterious egg-shaped toy. They crash Andy's science fair in a heroic attempt to repair his broken exhibit. The toys must make peace with the family's new dog, Buster. And finally, Mr. Potato Head decides that he's tired of just being an inanimate toy. He's going to reveal his walking-and-talking nature to Andy! Can Woody stop him before it's too late? This story is now available in hardcover for the first time! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) HC, FC $24.99 UNCLE SCROOGE #394 (W) Régis Maine (A) José Cardona Blasi The DuckTales just keep on coming as Uncle Scrooge, Launchpad, and the whole gang from Duckburg star in "Like a Hurricane Pt. 3: The Curse of Flabbergé." Once again, our heroes find themselves deep in the heart of a tropical forest in search of a jewel that time forgot; but will they be able to solve the mystery, and rewrite history when the curse of the jewel suddenly strikes? Find out this month from BOOM Kids! and the Disney Afternoon Revolution! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) 32pgs, FC $2.99 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #710 (W/A) Casty The thrilling conclusion to the epic "Mickey Mouse on Quandomai Island" by Modern Mickey Master Casty! Minnie and Goofy have been kidnapped, and Mickey must get help from unexpected allies in order to save them. Travel with Mickey to a land beyond imagining as he unravels Quandomai Island's greatest mystery! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) 32pgs, FC $2.99 WIZARDS OF MICKEY #8 (W) Stefano Ambrosio (A) Marco Palazzi The final battle with the Phantom Blot nears! Mickey, Donald and Goofy have a score to settle with Peg Leg Pete and the Beagle Boys, but thanks to uninvited guests, their conflict is about to get real big real fast! Be there for a Wizard Team Battle Royale! Note: Available in United States and Canada only. (C: 1-0-0) 32pgs, FC $2.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #56 DOUBLE DELUXE EDITION (W/A) Jim Balent This double deluxe edition comes bagged and boarded, and includes a signed edition of Tarot #56, "Shades of Magick" part 2, the Ring Stones of Pan story. Collectors will receive either cover plus two fairy photos, one featuring the "Garden Fairy" and the other the "Cherry Pie Fairy." These postcard sized photos are signed by model Holly Golightly. An art-embellished Certificate of Authenticity is also included. MATURE THEMES Signed issue plus signed print, SC, 32pgs, FC $21.99 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #59 SIGNED EDITION (W/A) Jim Balent Only 1,000 copies were printed of this alternate cover to issue #59 which features the wild and wonderful actress/witch Tonya Kay, featured in the first season of Stan Lee's Who Wants to be a SuperHero. Each cover has a litho-like number placed directly on the cover and is signed by Jim Balent. MATURE THEMES SC, 32pgs, FC $10.00 STAR OF THE MONTH TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE VOLUME 6 TP by Jim Balent This volume collects issues #26-30, which includes the one-shot stories "Digital Demon," "The Goblin Queen", "Haunted Hairball," and the Tarot/3 Little Kittens crossover 2-part story arc, "Witches-n-Kittens!" Also includes covers, a lithograph gallery, and never-before-seen extras! A must-have for Tarot lovers! (APR083662) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 128pgs, FC $24.99 ********************************************************************** BROKEN TREE PUBLICATIONS TROUBLE POINT #1 (W) Julian Lawler (A) Eddy Barrows A cartel war rages across Mexico and fear and death hold the streets of Ciudad Juarez under siege. The team comes to the US/Mexican border as they must investigate the murder of hundreds of women over the past decade. Believing themselves to be safe behind a veil of anonymity, the discovery of their identity threatens not just their investigation but their lives! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W $3.50 BUYMETOYS.COM THE OZ/WONDERLAND CHRONICLES #4 (W) Ben Avery (W/A) Casey Heying War rages in Oz, the Jabberwocky rampages through Chicago, and the thin veil between worlds is fracturing. To save three worlds, Alice and Dorothy must defeat the Wicked Witch in this final confrontation as the first Oz/Wonderland Chronicles mini-series careens toward its epic conclusion! Featuring covers by Joe Jusko and Alex Ross! JUSKO COVER—32pgs, FC (4 of 4) $3.99 ROSS COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99 THE OZ/WONDERLAND CHRONICLES #0-3 SET (W) Ben Avery (W/A) Casey Heying Do you need a quick way to catch up with The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles? Well here it is, this set contains a new printing of the sold out issue #1, as well as issues #0, #2, and #3. The included slipcase will also fit all of chapter one including the upcoming issue #4. Set of 4 comics, 32pgs, FC $8.99 CAMPFIRE LEGEND: THE LABOURS OF HERACLES GN (W) Ryan Foley (A) Sankha Banerjee Heracles had it all: a beautiful home, a loving family and a reputation as a great soldier. Due to his success, he became a victim of a vicious plot and committed a terrible crime. In time, he found solace by atoning for his sins by completing ten impossible tasks. The creator of these tasks was Eurystheus, Heracles’s nemesis, who was constantly angered by his refusal to accept defeat. As a man of action, Heracles never complained and never backed down; he simply got on with the job at hand. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 88pgs, FC $11.99 THE TIME MACHINE GN (W) H.G. Wells, Lewis Helfand (A) Rajesh Nagulakonda An intrepid adventurer, known simply as the Time Traveler, meets his friends for dinner one night, baffling them with his wild ideas about moving forwards or backwards in time. He tells a story so unbelievable that it can’t be true — or can it? The Time Machine tells of the courageous explorer’s discoveries in another time. Does he find intelligence and technology beyond his wildest dreams? Or is the world filled with dreaded monsters? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 72pgs, FC $9.99 CARTOON BOOKS BONE: TALL TALES (W/A) Jeff Smith (W) Tom Sniegoski Long before the Bone cousins were ever lost in the uncharted desert on the outskirts of the Valley, Big Johnson Bone, the discoverer of the Rolling Bone River, founded Boneville. But little is known of the mighty explorer's adventures before he started his famous trading post. So when Smiley Bone sits down with a group of young campers to retell the legendary stories of Boneville's origin and its tough, no-nonsense founder, what they hear are tall tales in typical Bone fashion, wild antics complete with rat creatures, dragons, and a snarky little monkey! Available in Hardcover and Softcover editions. HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC $22.99 SOFTCOVER—HC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC $10.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BONE VOLUME 6: OLD MAN'S CAVE COLOR EDITION (W/A) Jeff Smith The showdown between The Hooded One and the people of the valley begins. As war spreads through the valley, the Bone cousins join Gran'ma Ben and Lucius at Old Man's Cave to make a stand against the rat creatures! Available in Hardcover and Softcover editions. (C: 1-0-0) HARDCOVER (NOV078175)—HC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC $19.99 SOFTCOVER (MAY073310)—SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC $9.99 BONE ONE VOL EDITION SC (NEW PRINTING) (W/A) Jeff Smith The complete 1,300-page epic adventure in one deluxe trade paperback! Three modern cartoon cousins get lost in a pre-technological valley, spending a year there making new friends and out-running dangerous enemies. Their many adventures include crossing the local people and meeting a giant mountain lion called RockJaw: Master of the Eastern Border. They learn about sacrifice and hardship and finally discover their own true natures in the climatic journey to The Crown of Horns. (MAR058205) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. SC, 7x10, 1344pgs, B&W $39.95 ********************************************************************** CONTINUITY NEAL ADAMS: SAVAGE SKETCH BOOK II (W/A) Neal Adams After the response to the first Savage Sketch Book, we realized that the fans wanted even more. So we are providing it. This time we've included 8 color pages in the middle. The Neal Adams Savage Sketch Book II is packed with even more of Neal's fantasy illustrations. From Barbarians, to Jungle Kings, to Monsters, and even a panel-by-panel look at a Sinbad theme park story extravaganza. SC, 8x11, 56pgs, PC $20.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NEAL ADAMS: SAVAGE SKETCH BOOK (W/A) Neal Adams The true Neal Adams fans knows that Neal is not only the greatest Batman artist of all time, but his work on non-costumed heroes is just as powerful. The Savage Sketch Book was created to show this. Inside you will find sketches and finished art showing Neal's line technique in pencil and in ink. Neal's fantasy art from some of your favorite stories and illustrations as well as some things you never got a chance to see. SC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W $20.00 D.D.P. / DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING JERICHO: SEASON 3—CIVIL WAR #6 (OF 6) (W) Jason M. Burns (A) Alejandro F. Giralbo (C) Scott West (Cvr A), Zac Fisher Photo Cover (Cvr B) Final issue of this ground-breaking Story by the original TV series writers! Two missions collide as civil war looms. Major Beck, losing his foothold in Jericho, is redeployed to the front line just as Jake and Hawkins arrive in Jericho with the master terrorist John Smith. 32pgs, FC (6 of 6) $3.99 JERICHO SEASON 3—CIVIL WAR TPB (W) Dan Shotz, Robert Levine, Jason M. Burns (A) Alejandro F. Giraldo, Matt Merhoff (C) Scott West Continuing right where the Jericho Season 2 cliffhanger ended! Jake Green and Robert Hawkins are in the safe haven of Texas with the last remaining bomb from the first attack. From amidst the chaos, they're contacted by John Smith, the mastermind behind the first strike, seeking aid. As the Cheyenne army bears down on them, they must decide whether to side with their former enemy to fight a greater one... SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $18.99 MERCY SPARX: UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT #4 (W) Josh Blaylock (A) Matt Merhoff (C) Pericles Júnior The quest for the Keys of Heaven continues, and Mercy discovers once again that the plots hatched in Heaven and Hell are far more warped and dangerous than she could imagine—and the part she’s been assigned in those crazed, universe-obliterating schemes is twisted in ways even a Devil Girl would never think possible. 32pgs, FC $3.99 D. E. / DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT THE LAST PHANTOM #1 (W) Scott Beatty (A) Eduardo Ferigato (C) Alex Ross (2 Main 50/50 Covers), Joe Prado (1-In-10 Chase Cover), Fabiano Neves (1-In-15 Chase Cover) Forget everything you know about the Phantom as Dynamite, Alex Ross and Scott (Buck Rogers) Beatty present the ultimate tale of loss, redemption and revenge! This is THE LAST PHANTOM! Redesigned with the utmost care by Alex Ross — who also provides incredible covers for the series (along with variants by Blackest Night artist Joe Prado and Fabiano Neves), the visuals of the Phantom pay homage to the old, while presenting the Ghost Who Walks for a whole new audience! And what better writer than Scott Beatty to enhance the vision as designed by Alex Ross?! Featuring the Dynamite debut of Eduardo Ferigato, The Last Phantom is the next must-read title from Dynamite! 32pgs, FC $3.99 THE BOYS: HIGHLAND LADDIE #1 (OF 6) (W) Garth Ennis (A) John McCrea, Keith Burns (C) Darick Robertson Everyone's favorite pint-sized Scotsman gets his own origin story, with art by Herogasm artist John McCrea. Mind reeling from recent events in The Boys, Wee Hughie heads home to Auchterladle- the semi-idyllic Scottish seaside town where he grew up. All Hughie wants is some time to himself, to return to the bosom of family and friends, and get his head together after two years of unimaginable chaos. But our hero's luck has always been more cloud than silver lining, and the familiar surroundings he craves are not all they might be. You can go home again- but with old pals warped beyond recognition and strangers in town up to no good, whether or not you should is another matter entirely... MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) $3.99 THE BOYS #45 (W) Garth Ennis (A) Russ Braun (C) Darick Robertson Frenchie and the Female go undercover at BELIEVE, as the huge evangelist festival takes over New York City. The Homelander meets the mysterious Oh Father and his posse, Sidekick Twelve, while Hughie and Annie both struggle with the fallout from recent revelations. Butcher, meanwhile, makes a fateful decision of his own... MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $3.99 THE BOYS DEFINITIVE EDITION VOL. 3 HC (W) Garth Ennis (A) Darick Robertson, John McCrea (C) Darick Robertson Advance-Solicit For November 2010: Garth Ennis’ The Boys are back for their third “definitive” edition! In “The Self-Preservation Society” (The Boys #31-34) It finally happened: the SUPES are mad enough to go after the Boys. The unbelievable origins of Mothers Milk, The Frenchman and The Female are finally revealed (#35-38)! And in “Herogasm” (the complete 6-issue mini-series) see what REALLY happens during Crossovers! All of these great stories come in one oversized, hardcover with a collector’s clip-case and features tons of extras including all of the covers by Darick Robertson, sketches, script pages and much more! MATURE THEMES HC, 300+pgs, FC $75.00 GUY RITCHIE’S GAMEKEEPER OMNIBUS TP (W) Guy Ritchie, Andy Diggle, Jeff Parker (A) Mukesh Singh, Ron Randall, Ron Chan (C) John Cassaday Advance-Solicit For October 2010: An original graphic novel created by filmmaker Guy Ritchie, (Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and Sherlock Holmes). Now in development as a feature film with Warner Bros. and Joel Silver (producer of The Matrix Trilogy)! Collecting issues #1-10 from the comic book series and featuring and introduction by Guy Ritchie. For ten years he has lived a lie, telling himself that he nurtures life, when once he merely took it. But only now does he finally embrace the truth…that he is closer to the wild than he is to his own humanity. He is nature’s remedy to man’s disease. The man known only as Brock lives a quiet existence as gamekeeper a secluded Scottish estate, until paramilitary mercenaries storm the estate and kill Jonah Morgan — the owner and Brock's friend. Now, Brock faces his dark past and the events he had sworn he'd forget. Obliged to avenge Jonah's death, Brock must leave his tranquil life and journey deep into an unfamiliar, urban underworld. But as he gets pulled in deeper, it's difficult to tell who has more power, Brock, the man, or the animal within. SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC $24.99 ANI-MAX #1 ONE SHOT (W) Ron Marz (A/C) Jeevan J. Kang, Liquid Comics 12-year old Max Duncan becomes the most powerful boy in the world when he gains the power to absorb the abilities and physical characteristics of any animal he touches. Lost and separated from his family during a vacation in the dense Amazon jungle, Max is chosen by the Earth Spirits as the latest in a long lineage of planetary defenders. Entrusted with a mystical artifact known as the Animus Stone, Max gains the power to absorb the abilities of any animal he touches and transform himself into a human-animal hybrid for seven minutes at a time. Taking on the attributes of lizards, lions, tigers, elephants, spiders, dolphins, and more - sometimes the transformations are gross, weird and bizarre – Max has a power no one else in the world seems to have. Joined by his faithful friends, Chris and Jenny, the three young heroes gradually find a way to use Max’s abilities to protect the planet and all its many creatures. Now in development as an animated series. 32pgs, FC $4.99 KEVIN SMITH’S GREEN HORNET #6 (W) Kevin Smith (A) Jonathan Lau (C) Alex Ross (50%), John Cassaday (50%), Joe Benitez (1-in-10) We’re in the home stretch of the biggest superhero launch of the year as Dynamite continues to proudly present Kevin Smith’s Green Hornet! The dark forces that took the life of the original Green Hornet now set their sights on young Britt Reid Jr as he takes up his father's war on crime. With the help of the Kato family Britt begins to grow into his role as hero. But a larger, more sinister game is afoot, one that could cost our new Green Hornet not only his life, but the lives of everyone in Century City.From the unproduced screenplay by fan-favorite Kevin Smith, featuring the careful had of Phil Hester and artist Jonathan Lau! And check out that strong of all-star covers! 32pgs, FC $3.99 KEVIN SMITH’S GREEN HORNET VOL. 1: SINS OF THE FATHER HC (W) Kevin Smith (A) Jonathan Lau (C) Alex Ross The Green Hornet is back and Dynamite is the new home for the avenging hero and his faithful sidekick, Kato and the Black Beauty! And things kick off with a BANG! as Dynamite debuts Kevin Smith's unproduced Green Hornet film, featuring the one and only origin of the Green Hornet and Kato. Collecting issues #1-5, along with a complete cover gallery and more - including, as an extra, added bonus, fans will receive a chapter from the NEVER BEFORE IN PRINT Green Hornet Screenplay! HC, 7x10, 144+pgs, FC $24.99 KEVIN SMITH’S GREEN HORNET VOL. 1: SINS OF THE FATHER HC—SIGNED LIMITED EDITION Advance-Solicit For October 2010: SIGNED BY KEVIN SMITH! Featuring an alternate cover by Alex Ross and limited to only 1500 copies signed by Kevin Smith himself! HC, 7x10, 144+pgs, FC $49.99 KEVIN SMITH’S GREEN HORNET ANNUAL #1 (W) Phil Hester (A) Mike Netzer, Joe Rubenstein, Carlos Rafael (C) Michael Netzer (50%), Mike Netzer (1-in-10), Carlos Rafael (50%) Young Britt Reid has just lost his father at the hands of the mysterious Black Hornet. As blinding rage threatens to overwhelm him he encounters a long lost enemy of the original Green Hornet: A man who may hold the key to Britt's salvation, or his destruction. This Green Hornet Annual reveals an untold tale from Kevin Smith's Green Hornet series and sets the stage for future Green Hornet sagas. 40pgs, FC $5.99 KEVIN SMITH’S KATO #5 (W) Ande Parks (A) Diego Bernard (C) Joe Benitez, Alé Garza (1-in-10), Johnny D (1-in-25) From the pages of KEVIN SMITH’S GREEN HORNET! He killed one Kato's wife, and the other Kato's mother. Now, both Katos face off against Black Hornet in this action-packed climax. Father and daughter fight together for their family honor, and their lives. This epic battle issue ties directly into the hit Kevin Smith's Green Hornet series. 32pgs, FC $3.99 THE GREEN HORNET STRIKES! #4 (W) Brett Matthews (A) Ariel Padilla (C) John Cassaday In the future, Chicago is a city that runs on secrets and lies. These cons and half-truths make life difficult for Detective Joe Shek, doing his best day by day to sift through the corruption and uncover what little truth remains. But Shek has secrets of his own... Shek and Luke continue their journey to becoming Chicago's only hope! THE GREEN HORNET STRIKES! Featuring covers by John Cassaday! 32pgs, FC $3.99 GREEN HORNET: PARALLEL LIVES #2 (W) Jai Nitz (A) Nigel Raynor (C) Paul Renaud This time around, Dynamite is the only place to read the story before the story of The Green Hornet! Only, this is an official prelude to the upcoming movie starring Seth Rogen and Jay Chou as the Green Hornet and Kato! The official tie-in to the upcoming feature film — just announced as a 3-D release! — continues! Learn how the lives of Kato and the Green Hornet were intertwined before they ever met. Kato wasn’t always a martial arts master, and he had to learn somewhere. In this chapter we learn how and where Kato found the secret to fighting. The answer will shock you! 32pgs, FC $3.99 GREEN HORNET: YEAR ONE #5 (W) Matt Wagner (A) Aaron Campbell (C) John Cassaday, Francesco Francavilla (1-in-10) The penultimate issue to the first story arc is here! Delve deeper into the origin of the original Green hornet as Britt Reed returns home in the aftermath of his father’s death and inherits not only the Daily Sentinal and his dad’s fortune, but also his thirst for justice. In the mist of this upheaval in his life, the seeds for his secret crusade as The Green Hornet are sown! Meanwhile in “present day,” The Hornet and Kato continue to sting the criminal operation of mob-boss “Skid” Caruso, who’s still running illegal booze, even AFTER the repeal of Prohibition. 32pgs, FC $3.99 KATO ORIGINS #4: WAY OF THE NINJA (W) Jai Nitz (A) Colton Worley (C) Colton Worley, Francesco Francavilla (1-in-10) From the pages of GREEN HORNET: YEAR ONE comes the solo adventures of KATO! Kato tracks the Japanese spies and their secret cargo to San Francisco. There Kato finds Chinatown has been turned upside down and even American Japanese have been moved to internment camps. Kato has to choose between stopping the secret cargo from making it off shore and into enemy hands, or finding the men who know about his hidden past. Either way, expect a fight! 32pgs, FC $3.99 GREEN HORNET GOLDEN AGE RE-MASTERED #2 (W) Based on Stories by Fran Striker (A) Bert Whitman Associates (C) Joe Rubenstein A new series of Golden Age reprints featuring the classic adventures of the original Green Hornet! Each issue in this new series of classic Hornet material is 40 big pages, featuring stories all inspired by the man who started it all, Fran Striker! Completely re-mastered for today’s discerning reader and collector, Dynamite has also commissioned Joe Rubenstein to create brand-new covers, inspired by the golden Age comics of yesteryear! 32pgs, FC $3.99 BLACK TERROR #14 (W) Phil Hester (A) Wagner Reiss (C) Alex Ross The mind blowing conclusion to Inhuman Remains is here. The Black Terror battles his greatest foe when he comes face to face with Bob Benson, his own alter ego. To make matters worse, The Black Baron assembles a cadre of super villains to destroy both The Black Terror and Benson. But will any of them be spared the incalculable wrath of the goddess Pandora? 32pgs, FC $3.99 THE COMPLETE ALICE IN WONDERLAND HC (W) Lewis Carroll [story], Leah Moore, John Reppion [adaptation] (A) Érica Awano (C) John Cassaday Take one politely stubborn and opinionated young girl. Add an overactive imagination. Shake in a heavy mix of puzzling and bizarre guides. Reduce all morals and lessons to a nonsensical degree. And send it all on a journey to nowhere…. These are the ingredients that Lewis Carroll combined to create a fairy tale unlike any other in his treasured and timeless children’s stories. Dynamite Entertainment is proud to present The Complete Alice in Wonderland, the most complete and vivid comic book adaptation of Lewis Carroll's genre bursting tales of young Alice and her adventures in Wonderland. Collect the complete 4-issue series and features 20 pages of bonus materials and a special, die-cut dust jacket design by John Cassaday. HC, 7x10, 184pgs, FC $24.99 L.A. BANK’S VAMPIRE HUNTRESS: THE HIDDEN DARKNESS #2 (W) L.A. Banks, Jess Ruffner (A/C) Brett Booth The Armageddon is over but the war is far from won. Now that the Neterus and the Neteru Guardian team have been finding fellow Guardians not just dead but half eaten--cannibalized and murdered by each other during horrible compound battles, the team is trying to figure out what is pitting human against human in such a terrible way. Risking life and limb, and in her first trimester of pregnancy, Damali (against Carlos's wishes), goes on the hunt again to save their fellow Guardians.Written by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author LA Banks, The Vampire Huntress Legends: The Hidden Darkness is an original story that takes place after the epilogue in the 12th and final book in the Vampire Huntress series of novels and should not be missed by her fans or anyone who enjoys great paranormal fantasy! 32pgs, FC $3.99 PAT LEE’S WIDOW WARRIORS #2 (W) Lloyd Chao, Christine Chi-Long To (A) Pat Lee, Troy D. Zurel, Sergio Anaya Arevalo, Craig Yeung (C) Pat Lee Magic, Monsters & Misery - On the mission to avenge the deaths of their husbands and brothers, the Widow Warriors find themselves in a hostile and foreboding realm. They must rise to the deadly challenges posed by sorcery, demons and monsters, or perish before they even encounter the first enemy soldier! 32pgs, FC $3.99 RED SONJA #52 ONGOING (W) Peter Brett (A) Walter Geovani (C) Paul Renaud, Marc Wolfe The original adventures of the She-Devil with a Sword continues! Writer Peter Brett is back to the basics with a story open and accessible for all readers! Featuring the art of Walter Geovanni! 32pgs, FC $3.99 QUEEN SONJA#11 ONGOING (W) Luke Lieberman (A) Mel Rubi (C) Lucio Parrillo (75%), Mel Rubi (25%) “Roots” explores a time before Sonja was a queen, before she was a legend, a time when she was just a girl lost in a big brutal world. An orphan whose parents were butchered in front of her, and whose innocence was stolen. A girl with something to prove, running from the past into the great unknown 32pgs, FC $3.99 RED SONJA “RE-SIZED EDITION” MICHAEL TURNER STATUE MP EDITION Based on the Red Sonja #1 cover art by Michael Turner, sculpted and painted by Tom & Joy Snyder! The premiere $350.00 Michael Turner Red Sonja Statue sold out from Dynamite Select and is now a highly sought-after collector's item. Now, fans and retailers should not miss this opportunity to add a piece of Red Sonja's history to their collection — and what an amazing piece! Featuring the newly resized 3-D reproduction of Michael Turner's cover to RED SONJA #1, this incredible statue stands 7.5" tall, and 7" wide and 6.5" deep! Strictly limited, order your MP (Manufacturer’s Proof) Edition today! MSRP will be $199.99, but Dynamite is presenting this item at the INTRODUCTORY PRICE of $89.99 through November 2010! (C:0-1-3) Statue $89.99 [Introductory Price] CLASSIC RED SONJA REMASTERED #3 (W) Roy Thomas (A/C) Esteban Maroto Classic Sword and Sorcery action! An all new series reprinting classic Red Sonja tales! Continuing the incredible story (“The Ring of Ikribu” from Savage Sword of Conan) by the legendary Roy Thomas, joined by artist Esteban Maroto. Remastered in color for the first time ever! 32pgs, FC $3.99 DEAN KOONTZ’ FRANKENSTEIN: PRODIGAL SON VOL 2 #2 (W) Dean Koontz, Chuck Dixon (A/C) Scott Cohn Detective O'Connor is armed and ready for anything (she thinks!) as the action heats up and the blood spatters freely in this next chapter in the Frankenstein saga! Mysteries revealed and revenge exacted as this horror epic races toward its apocalyptic conclusion. Featuring an adaptation by legendary comic book writer Chuck Dixon and fantastic artwork by Scott Cohn. From the masterly pen of New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz–and featuring an adaptation by legendary comic book writer Chuck Dixon–Dean Koontz's Frankenstein: Prodigal Son is a story filled with fast-paced action, gripping horror, and thrilling adventure. 32pgs, FC $3.99 STARGATE: VALA MAL DORAN #4 (W) Brandon Jerwa (A) Cezar Rezak (C) Brett Booth Vala's past has come back to haunt everyone! When everyone's favorite (former) thief is called to the floor to clean up the mess she's made, the SG-1 gang steps up to support her. Old enemies and new friends come together to face a massive threat that is quickly taking root in a dark corner of the universe! 32pgs, FC $3.99 STARGATE: DANIEL JACKSON #3 (W) Doug Murray (A) John Watson (C) Chasen Greishop Daniel Jackson (Stargate’s very own cross between Sherlock Holmes and Mr. Spock) uses his powers to find a way to the location of the ancient treasure. While doing so, he has to deal with the Jaffa stranded by their God, and determine friend from foe--something that can be very hard to do. 32pgs, FC $3.99 ROBERT JORDAN’S WHEEL OF TIME: EYE OF THE WORLD VOLUME 1 #5 (W) Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon (A) Chase Conley (C) Jeremy Saliba The next chapter in the ROBERT JORDAN'S thrilling WHEEL OF TIME! Thanks to Moiraine, Rand Al'Thor has found out why his quiet life has erupted into chaos and what the myrddraal seeks — and those answers will change his life forever. Plagued with visions of a great evil, and forced to leave the only home he's ever known, THE EYE OF THE WORLD continues here! 32pgs, FC $3.99 PATRICIA BRIGGS’ ALPHA & OMEGA: CRY WOLF VOLUME ONE #4 (W) Patricia Briggs, David Lawrence (A/C) Jordan Gunderson Mysteries deepen and dangers multiply as a monster haunts the wilderness. Can Charles and Anna solve the mystery that threatens the werewolves with exposure? And can they manage the strange bond that ties the two of them together?Set in the same world as her Mercy Thompson novels, Cry Wolf is the latest series of supernatural adventure by best selling author Patricia Briggs. It mixes beloved old characters with exciting new ones. See what happens when Alpha and Omega come together! 32pgs, FC $3.99 PRINCE OF PERSIA: BEFORE THE SANDSTORM #3 (OF 4) (W) Jordan Mechner (A) Various (C) Photo Five very different people are about to be put to death for a crime they didn't commit. Well, one of them may have done it. But the only way they can escape the hangman's noose is to find the common thread that ties them together. The one man they have all encountered, and who changed their lives - Dastan, the prince of Persia! Written by Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner with art by Bernard Chang, Dynamite proudly presents the first issue of a four-part prologue to Disney's blockbuster summer film, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) $3.99 BATTLEFIELDS #9 (OF 9): MOTHERLAND #3 (W) Garth Ennis (A) Russ Braun (C) Garry Leach MOTHERLAND: Part 3—Horrific losses land Anna with the very last thing she wants: more responsibility, in the shape of eight young replacement pilots to be trained for combat. But with the Battle of Kursk reaching its climax, rookies are nothing but lambs to the slaughter- and even the most experienced pilots find themselves flying on borrowed time. The former Night Witch meets her destiny, as Motherland- and the second series of Battlefields- conclude with a bang. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (9 of 9) $3.50 THE WARRIORS: MOVIE ADAPTATION #5 (W) David Atchison (A) Chris Dibari (C) Grey WIlliamson “Warriors, come out to Playyyyy! WARRIIIIOOOORRRRSS.... COME OUT TO PLAYAAAAAYYYY!!!” Coney Island at last! The Warriors return to their home turf to find the Rogues armed and ready to cause yet one more battle for them. It’s the last showdown between gang leaders Swan and Luther, and the exciting conclusion to this cult classic movie adaptation! 32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.99 BULLET TO THE HEAD #3 (W) Matz (A/C) Colin Wilson Bullet to the Head, the crime noir masterpiece continues, written by Matz and drawn by Colin Wilson (Ed Brubaker’s Point Blank)! The book centers on a pair of assassin buddies and a pair of cop buddies, with a body count that grows as the story progresses and each pair trying to figure out what is happening! In this third issue of the award-winning crime saga, the pair of assassins strike again! But why? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $3.99 ROBOCOP VOLUME 1: REVOLUTION TP (W) Rob Williams (A) Fabiano Neves (C) Stephen Segovia Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents the dynamic debut of Robocop by writer Rob (Cla$$war) Williams and artist Fabiano (Marvel Zombies Vs. The Army of Darkness) Neves! Dynamite goes back to basics as it unveils the dystopian, deeply satirical, and all-out violent world of Robocop. Collecting issues 1-4 of the Dynamite series MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 104+pgs, FC $14.99 BUCK ROGERS VOLUME 1: FUTURE SHOCK TP (W) Scott Beatty (A) Carlos Rafael (C) John Cassaday During a test flight of his prototype spacecraft – the úNew Challengerî – Anthony úBuckî Rogers crashed back to Earth and awoke to find himself 500 years into the future, while the world around him had become a strange and unknown place... SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $16.99 THE COMPLETE DRACULA TP (W) Bram Stoker [story], Leah Moore, John Reppion [adaptation] (A) Colton Worley (C) John Cassaday Writers Leah Moore and John Reppion are joined by painter Colton Worley for a fully painted series, reprinted here in this softcover collected edition. All of the stunning covers by John Cassaday are included, along with script pages, annotations by Leah Moore and John Reppion and samplings of the original text by Bram Stoker! SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC $19.99 DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING FINDER VOLUME1: TARGET IN THE VIEW FINDER (YAOI) (W/A) Ayano Yamane While out on assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld, photographer Takaba crosses paths with the dark and mysterious leader Asami. Asami takes Takaba captive, in an attempt to subjugate and possess him. But when the son of the Chinese mafia enters demanding evidence that Takaba may have, will Takaba be able to survive being caught in the crosshairs of a deadly underworld feud? MATURE THEMES: Recommended Age 18+ SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 5) $13.95 THE TYRANT FALLS IN LOVE VOLUME 1 (YAOI) (W/A) Hinako Takanaga Being in love with your straight senpai hard enough… so imagine being in love with your straight and homophobic AND tyrannical senpai! Tetsuhiro Morinaga can tell you all about that — now that he had a taste of the forbidden fruit…! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 STAY CLOSE TO ME (YAOI) (W/A) Yaya Sakuragi Yuzu and Icchan are childhood friends, and as long as Yuzu remembers, handsome Icchan was always there for him and would come and rescue him like a prince in shining armor. But time has changed both of them; now Yuzu has grown taller than Icchan, and together, they look like a huge Princess and an ultra-popular, handsome Prince. A good looking male duo — they aren't asking for trouble, but they always seem to get themselves into it! A guy from the Karate club tries to start trouble… a beautiful girl tried to hit on Yuzu… Don’t they know, they just want to be left alone?! MATURE THEMES: Recommended Age 18+ SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 CRIMSON CROSS GN (W) Kyoko Negishi (A) Sakae Maeda You can see his ivory-colored sharp teeth through his distorted lips when he laughs… And the crimson colored blood was dripping like it wanted to Baptize a person. Carl van Hellsing has vowed to hunt down the vampire Elliot for eternity. But, that's exactly what Elliot wants. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 KNIGHTS VOLUME 2 GN (W/A) Minoru Murao In this second volume, the Saints rally their forces to mount a new assault, Nina goes missing and memories from a traumatic past come back to haunt Mist. Even with the help of the sexy Euphemia and a former foe turned ally, faced with such daunting challenges, does the Black Knight still have what it takes to champion the cause of the innocent? SC, 4x6, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 SEVEN DAYS: MONDAY-THURSDAY (YAOI) (W) Rihito Takarai (A) Venio Tachibana One early Monday morning, Shino Yuzuru runs into Seryou Touji and asks, “will you go out with me?” Seryou, who's extremely popular at school, has the odd habit of going out with anyone who asks him out first at the beginning of the week, then promptly dumping them by the end of the week. Shino, obviously, has no intention of being in a serious relationship with anyone, including Seryou. And it's not like it's actually love or anything… or is it? Is something different this time…? SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 COOL/UNCOOL (YAOI) (W) Kai Asou (A) Arika Kuga They care for each other and they love eachother… but Yukihisa starts to feel a little distant from Mamoru. He doesn’t say anything and he doesn’t even try to explain… It’s frustrating and he’s starting to feel little insecure… Thing seems to get tougher and tougher… Yukihisa doesn’t know how to fix this broken relationship… SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 I WANT TO BITE (YAOI NOVEL) (W) Isaya Takamori (A) Chigusa Kawai A vampire hunter, Izark, one day meets gorgeous and sexy silver haired Tristan, a vampire. Tristan is the trouble starter of the family; stirs up other people problems and self-centered. Izark somehow manages to get involved in Tristan’s problems all the time. And one night, they spent a night together and Tristan confesses to Izark… Something Izark didn’t want to hear about… SC, 4x6, 200pgs, B&W $10.95 GARDEN SKY (YAOI) (W/A) Yuko Kuwabara A little God “Kami Sama” who lives up in heaven summoned for two men to his place. “Shiro” (white) – who cruised his life through with wealth and happiness, he had a relaxing and carefree life. “Kuro” (black) struggled and had hardships, suffered through his life. Their comedy life of dynamic Trio is about to begin! What fun stuff awaits them? What does mischievous Kami Sama havs in mind..? SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $12.95 DAVID MILLER STUDIOS AVATAR OF THE FUTURIANS #2 (W/A) David Miller (A) Joe Rubinstein Avatar's troubles abound as a hated enemy returns from the past to torment the immortal Futurian. Avater flashes back to the time of King Arthur when he was known as Merlin the Magician to relive the events that birthed his most bitter foe. It's a fantasy masterpiece that just had to be called "One Grief Shining Moment." Cover by Michael Netzer. 24pgs, FC (2 of 4) $3.99 DAY BY DAY ENTERTAINMENT YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE: THE AUDIO GRAPHIC NOVEL GN (W) Percy Carey (A) Jim Mahfood Two-time Eisner nominee Percy Carey (Sentences: The Life of M.F. Grimm) presents You Only Live Twice: The Audio Graphic Novel. A rarity in comics, Twice blends striking art with symphonic tracks to stimulate the imagination of comic book and music fans alike. Jim Mahfood (Kevin Smith's Clerks) helps Carey map his journey. MATURE THEMES CD, 5x5, 13pgs, FC $15.98 DEL REY MANGA AIR GEAR VOLUMES 15-17 GN (W/A) Oh!great Itsuki "Ikki" Minami is a bit of a delinquent. After being humiliated by a Storm Rider team called the Skull Saders, Ikki's benefactors, the Noyamano sisters, give him a pair of Air Trecks, giving him the sensation of "flight." (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 672pgs, B&W $21.99 NEGIMA!? NEO VOLUME 6 GN (W/A) Ken Akamatsu Adapted from the Negima! anime, Negima!? Neo is a reimagination of the original storyline with new twists and new characters. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 208pgs, B&W $10.99 AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER FILM COMIC VOLUME 2 TP (W/A) Nickelodeon Avatar: The Last Airbender is the animated inspiration for the major live-action film launching in July 2010 from director M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs). (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $7.99 PANIC X PANIC VOLUME 2 GN (W/A) Mika Kawamura An action comedy in the shojo style that reads like Buffy, with a pair of teens who must overcome their dislike for each other to battle demons together. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $10.99 PINK INNOCENT VOLUME 2 GN (W/A) Kotori Momoyuki For readers of Absolute Boyfriend and Skip Beat, a quirky teen comedy for girls. Featuring a ditzy girl chasing a super serious guy, Pink Innocent reads like Legally Blond set in a Japanese high school. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W $10.99 SUZUKA VOLUMES 13-15 GN (W/A) Kouji Seo A humor series in the tradition of Ken Akamatsu’s best-selling Love Hina. With more mature themes and humor, Suzuka appeals to the older teen manga reader. Suzuka has become a mainstay on the graphic novel Bookscan charts. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 592pgs, B&W $21.99 DMF COMICS INC SUPER KAWAII MAGAZINE #1 (W/A) Various "Super Kawaii" means "Super Cute" in Japanese! Super Kawaii covers everything cute and cool in cosplay culture! Featuring over 150 cosplay photos from North America. In this issue: Dragonball Z voice actors Eric Vale and Kyle Hebert, Bento Box Art, and a cute shopping guide. SC, 8x11, 88pgs, FC $14.99 DO GOODER PRESS PS238 VOLUME 8: WHEN WORLDS GO SPLAT TP (W/A) Aaron Williams "When Worlds Go Splat" reveals the origins of the original Emerald Gauntlet, the mighty champion Atlas, and what impact these discoveries have on their sons as well as the lives of their classmates! 84 is drafted to help fight a war for another world, Alexandria Von Fogg finds herself dragged to another world with one of her family's most hated enemies, and the Earth has to cope with possibly losing one of its greatest heroes, to say nothing of his replacement-in-training. Collects issues #40-45. SC, 7x10, B&W $15.99 DRAWN & QUARTERLY THE JOHN STANLEY LIBRARY: TUBBY VOLUME 1 HC (W/A) John Stanley Meet Tubby Tomkins, a mischievous gourmand, rabble rouser and schemer who, along with neighborhood buddies The Fellers, is continually at odds with the belligerent and thwarting West Side Boys headed by Wilbur Van Snobbe, the rich trickster who always gets the girl Tubby likes, Gloria Darling. From clubhouse standoffs to pogo stick time machines, the day is rarely long enough for the hilarious escapades and witty shenanigans that divert and preoccupy the epicurean Tubby and his pals. HC, 8x11, 152pgs, FC $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE JOHN STANLEY LIBRARY: THIRTEEN GOING ON EIGHTEEN HC (W/A) John Stanley Thirteen Going on Eighteen is a massive 336 page hardcover collecting one of the seminal "teen" comics of the 1960s. Each comic is a darkly hilarious look at the social maneuverings and betrayals of the teen set. John Stanley's stripped down approach perfectly captures the fever pitch of the time. He creates what would otherwise be a teenage sit-com and turns it into an anguished character study. (OCT090876) HC, 8x11, 336pgs, FC $39.95 ********************************************************************** NIPPER VOLUME 1: 1963-1964 TP (W/A) Doug Wright Last year's Doug Wright: Canada's Master Cartoonist introduced the world to Nipper, the mischievous little kid who starred in Doug Wright's ingenious and enduring comic strip. This volume covers a peak period in Wright's four-decade career as he comes into his own as an iconic cartoonist capable of documenting middle-class suburban existence in all its minute joys and indignities. Packed with period details and loaded with charm, this collection features an introduction by journalist Brad Mackay. SC, 6x8, 112pgs, FC $16.95 PALOOKA VILLE VOLUME 20 HC (W/A) Seth Palookaville Volume 20 is the first volume of the seminal comic book series to be published in book form. The expansion into hardcover from pamphlet is a parallel that illustrates Seth's growth into an award-winning cartoonist, book designer, hobbyist, editor, essayist, and installation artist. Part comic book with the ongoing serialization of Clyde Fans, part sketchbook, and part documentation of Seth's fictional town of Dominion City, this visual compendium will showcase Seth's varied creative passions. MATURE THEMES HC, 6x8.5, 88pgs, FC $19.95 GEORGE SPROTT HC (W/A) Seth Celebrated cartoonist Seth gives us the fictional life of George Sprott. On the surface George seems a charming, foolish, old man, but who is he? And who was he? Told as a patchwork tale, we come to know George, piece by piece, in a series of "interviews," flashbacks, and personal reminiscences. George Sprott is a story about time, identity, loss, and the persistence of memory. (MAR094221) HC, 10x14, 96pgs, FC $24.95 WIMBLEDON GREEN: THE GREATEST COMIC BOOK COLLECTOR IN THE WORLD HC (W/A) Seth Meet Wimbledon Green, the self-proclaimed world's greatest comic-book collector who brokered the world's best comic-book deal in the history of collecting. Comic-book retailers, auctioneers, and conventioneers from around North America, as well as Green's collecting rivals, weigh in on the man and his vast collection of comic books. A charming and amusing caper where comic-book collecting is a world of intrigue and high finance. (SEP052912) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x8, 128pgs, FC $19.95 EROS COMIX LOVE SELECTION GN SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 212pgs, B&W $18.99 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 17: SCI-FI CLASSICS GN (W/A) Various (C) Micah Farritor Science-Fiction Classics presents comics adaptations of stories from the original creators of science fiction including The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells and A Martian Odyssey by Stanley G. Weinbaum. Also featured are In the Year 2889, a rare short story by Jules Verne, and The Disintegration Machine, starring Arthur Conan Doyle's Professor Challenger. Plus E.M. Forster's only SF tale, The Machine Stops, and shorts by Lord Dunsany and Hans Christian Anderson. (APR090820) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $17.95 ********************************************************************** EVA INK AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #623 PLANET COMICON JOE JUSKO VARIANT (W) Mark Waid, Tom Peyer (A) Paul Azaceta Offered here is the Planet Comicon exclusive variant cover of Amazing Spider-Man #623 with variant cover by master painter, Joe Jusko. A must for every Spidey or Jusko collector, only 5,000 of these comics were produced. This rare comic, from one of the best in the industry, is available in an unsigned or a signed edition, and each bears the Planet Comicon logo. UNSIGNED—7x10, 32pgs, FC $14.99 SIGNED—7x10, 32pgs, FC $34.99 FANFARE / PONENT MON STAR OF THE MONTH A DISTANT NEIGHBORHOOD GN'S (W/A) Jiro Taniguchi Hiroshi Nakahara is a salaryman, returning to Tokyo, only to discover he is traveling back to the town of his upbringing, not Tokyo. Arriving in his hometown, he returns to his 14 year-old life and body while retaining all his adult character and experiences. That day his father disappeared without explanation, the death of his mother, will he change his past or be forever condemned to relive each painful moment? And will he ever see his wife and daughters again? VOLUME 1 (MAR094248)—SC, 7x9, 200pgs, B&W $23.00 VOLUME 2 (JUN090890)—SC, 7x9, 200pgs, B&W $23.00 ********************************************************************** FANTASY PRONE LLC UNITED FREE WORLDS #7 (W) Blake Leibel (A) Patrick Blaine, Daniel Negrete Fantasy Prone returns to independent publishing with this issue that serves as both recap and conclusion to the ultra-violent intergalactic battle! A new cold war is on the rise with 72-pages of uncensored warfare and digital paintings. Unite or die! Cover by Steve Skroce. MATURE THEMES 7x10, 80pgs, FC (7 of 7) $4.99 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS A DRUNKEN DREAM AND OTHER STORIES HC (W/A) Moto Hagio, Matt Thorn [Translation] Moto Hagio is considered the most beloved sh?jo manga artist of all time. Unconstrained by genre, she has built a career exemplified by intellectual curiosity, psychological authenticity, and a mature aesthetic sense akin to Osamu Tezuka as opposed to Sailor Moon. For the first time in English, Fantagraphics is proud to present a Hagio primer: a selection of short stories spanning from 1971 to 2007 by an artist at the peak of her powers HC, 7x9, 288pgs, PC $24.99 THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ADÉLE BLANC-SEC VOLUME 1 HC (W/A) Jacques Tardi In this premiere installment (four more after this!), Adéle becomes involved in a series of mysteries including a revived pterodactyl, a theatrical murder, a looming guillotine, and a demon from the depths of hell — plus a climax atop the Eiffel Tower! Brought to you by Jacques Tardi, the man responsible for the recent hits It Was The War Of The Trenches (JAN100942) amd West Coast Blues (JUL090863). HC, 9x12, 96pgs, FC $24.99 FIRE & WATER: BILL EVERETT, THE SUB-MARINER & THE BIRTH OF MARVEL COMICS (W) Blake Bell (A) Bill Everett In 1939, brand-new Marvel's first-ever comic book featured an anti-hero named the Sub-Mariner, created by legendary artist Bill Everett. (The angry half-man, half sea-creature Sub-Mariner property has recently been film-optioned.) From the superhero and horror genre, to romance, crime, and suspense, Bill Everett was a master of the medium. Blake Bell’s follow-up to Strange & Stranger: The World of Steve Ditko, Fire and Water is the definitive biography of the man and his career. The main focus, however, will be the stunning display of artwork that few artists can match in breadth and quality— all on display in this coffee table art book that is destined to ensure Everett's place at the table of premier comic book virtuosos. HC, 9x12, 216pgs, FC $39.99 UNEXPLORED WORLDS: THE STEVE DITKO ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 HC (E) Blake Bell (A) Steve Ditko Unexplored Worlds: The Steve Ditko Archives Vol. 2 continues the showcase of the artist’s 1950s work that began with editor Blake Bell’s 2009 best-selling Strange Suspense: The Steve Ditko Archives Vol. 1, both following up on Strange and Stranger: The World of Steve Ditko, Bell’s 2008 critically-acclaimed retrospective of Ditko’s career. For the first time, spectacular full-color reprints of stories are on display from the peak period of his career as an artist. After a bout of illness forced Ditko to disappear from comics in 1955, the artist came back with a vengeance, marking 1956 as his first stint at Marvel Comics with his Spider-Man co-creator, Stan Lee. And in 1957, Ditko renewed his association with Charlton Comics, a partnership that would see Ditko produce almost 500 pages of completed artwork in that year alone. The leap in the quality of the legendary artist’s work during this period is stunning. A few scant years into his career and Ditko was already the most unique artist in comic-book history and one of its most prolific. The book also features editor Bell’s insightful introduction, providing historical background and speaking to Ditko’s influence and his unique craft. HC, 7x10, 224pgs, FC $39.99 SPECIAL EXITS HC (W/A) Joyce Farmer Joyce Farmer’s memoir chronicles the decline of her parents’ health, their relationship with one another and their daughter, and how they cope with the day-to-day emotional fragility of the most taxing time of their lives. Joyce Farmer spent 11 years crafting Special Exits, a graceful graphic memoir in the vein of Alison Bechdels’ Fun Home, about caring for her dying father and stepmother. HC, 8x10, 208pgs, B&W $26.99 [SEE THE JUN10 ORDER FORM FOR FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS’ RE-OFFERINGS OF THEIR EISNER-NOMINATED RELEASES.] GEMSTONE PUBLISHING STARS OF THE MONTH O/A THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 40 (E) Robert M. Overstreet Celebrate the landmark 40th edition of the comic collector's Bible! Since 1970, the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has been the definitive guide for comic collectors and dealers alike. New collectors and seasoned enthusiasts will find all new insights, features, and data, along with the most comprehensive listing of comics all new entries in the Overstreet Hall of Fame. Acclaimed artist Mark Chiarello (Batman/Houdini: The Devil's Workshop) supplies the Batman cover, while Eisner Award-winning artist Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier) supplies the Captain America cover. BATMAN HC—HC, PC $35.00 BATMAN SC—SC, 1100pgs, PC $29.95 CAPTAIN AMERICA HC—HC, PC $35.00 CAPTAIN AMERICA SC—SC, 1100pgs, PC $29.95 ********************************************************************** GESTALT PUBLISHING PTY LTD THE EXAMPLE (ONE SHOT) (W) Tom Taylor (A) Colin Wilson Two people. A train station. An unattended Briefcase. Prejudice versus Preservation. In the war on terror, will suspicion and fear win out? Written by Tom Taylor (The Authority) and illustrated by Colin Wilson (2000AD), The Example is a bleakly humourous meditation on terrorism, paranoia, and personal responsibility. (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES 7x10, 20pgs, B&W $1.95 ROMBIES #0 (W) Tom Taylor (A/C) Skye Ogden Rome wasn't built in a day, but it may crumble in one. Titans battle in the arena. A thumb turns down. A sword comes down. A dead man... stands up? Racing through dark, narrow tunnels beneath the Colosseum, two heroes and a child join together to escape their pursuers. Pursuers who were once men. Hungry men. Undead men. Rombies! Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your brains! (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES 7x10, 24pgs, B&W (0 of 6) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WALDO'S HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY GN (W) Alex Cox, Chris Bones (A) Justin Randall The official sequel to the cult film, Repo Man! Waldo, recently returned from Mars, is forced to choose where his allegiances lie — his boss, Duke Mantee, or the sex goddess, Velma; money or knowledge; the past or the future; Earth — or Mars? (C: 0-0-1) SC, 7x10, 156pgs, FC $19.95 ********************************************************************** GG STUDIO THE ONE #2 (W) GG STUDIO (A) Davide Rigamonti, Pasquale Qualano, Alessia Nocera, Andrea Errico After an era of great peace, the thirst for power rises anew desperate to be quenched with a tide of blood and death. War looms once more in this grim and gritty fantasy tale. With the world on the line, four heroes — Faras, Haggarth, Omir, and Masdin — begin their dire quest for the glimmer of hope known as "The One," the legendary sword that lies waiting for the storm of battle. (C: 0-0-1) 32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $2.99 ROUTE DES MAISONS ROUGES #2 (W) GG STUDIO (A) Giuliano Monni, Vincenzo Cucca, Barbara Ciardo Route des Masions Rouge is a sexy and surreal satirical comedy set in a fantasy world's Parisian neighborhood. It's quite crowded with five brothels competing for control. These hot and hot-headed tenants are caught up in a five-way battle to make their own Maison the most powerful of all. Yet it's all fun and games until the slimy mayor enters the picture — and then the girls might have found a common enemy big enough for them to forget their feud and work together. (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) $2.99 HERMES PRESS THE PHANTOM: THE COMPLETE NEWSPAPER DAILIES VOLUME 2: 1937-1939 HC (W) Lee Falk (A) Ray Moore Referred to by historian Maurice Horn as the "granddaddy of all costumed superheroes," The Phantom was created in 1936 by Lee Falk with artwork by Ray Moore, long before the Dark Knight or Superman made their first appearances and has been acknowledged as an influence on every “masked man of mystery” since. Volume Two presents six complete stories, reprinted for the first time in their entirety, “Little Toma,” “ The Prisoner of the Himalayas,” “Adventure in Algiers,” “The Shark’s Nest,” “Fishers of Pearls,” and “The Slave Traders.” (C: 0-1-2) HC, 288pgs, PC $39.99 THE HERO INITIATIVE OFFERED AGAIN O/A WHAT IF... THIS WAS THE FANTASTIC FOUR?: A TRIBUTE TO MIKE WIERINGO (W) Jeff Parker (A) Mike Wieringo & Various Before artist Mike Wieringo passed away, he had completed seven pages of a What If? story featuring the “replacement” Fantastic Four: Spider-Man, the Hulk, Ghost Rider and Wolverine! This awesome 48-page book contains the full story, and additional written tributes to Mike, and includes an all-star line-up of artists. This benefit for The Hero Initiative is published with the full approval of Marvel Comics, and on the advice and consent of the family of Mike Wieringo. 7x10, 48pgs, FC $4.99 ********************************************************************** HIGH TOWER COMICS SMART BULLETS #1 (W) John C. Narcomey, Jr. (A/C) Jacob Crippen In the wake of the technological boom of the 20th century, a brilliant scientist has become the harbinger of a new arms race! With everyone out to get a piece of the new technology, three unlikely allies band together to wreak havoc on those who would upset the balance of power. MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, B&W $3.00 HISTORY GRAPHICS PRESS CIVIL WAR ADVENTURE VOLUME 2 GN (W) Chuck Dixon (W/A) Gary Kwapisz (A) Enrique Villagran The second exciting volume in this groundbreaking series that takes you into the action on Civil War battlefields. Join Stonewall Jackson on the bloody mission to Romney. Hunt for the Gray Ghost alongside General Custer. Be there as African-American troops face the Confederates for the first time at Milliken's Bend! SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CIVIL WAR ADVENTURE VOLUME 1 GN (W) Chuck Dixon (A) Gary Kwapisz, Enrique Villagran Uncover the history of America’s bloodiest conflict. Join the 5th Virginia as it marches toward its first conflict at Bull Run. Ride with George Custer as his fabled cavalry faces impossible odds. These detailed stories bring the Civil War novice or aficionado into the action and allow you to view the events in a new and exciting way. (JAN100961) SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W $14.95 ********************************************************************** HUMANOIDS INC BOUNCER: THE ONE-ARMED GUNSLINGER #3 (W) Alexandro Jodorowsky (A) François Boucq Still grieving the hanging of his fiancé, Bouncer seeks to avenge her unjust death by helping an old ranch owner buttress his home from the greedy attack of Mr. Cooper and his minions. Alexandro Jodorowsky (author of Metabarons) and Boucq's beautiful portrayal of America's Wild West continues. (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, FC $3.50 UNFABULOUS FIVE: THE GREASERS FROM THE BLACK LAGOON #3 (W) Jerry Frissen (A/C) Bill On their continued search for missing teammate Diablo Loco, the Unfabulous Five discover the connection between the Surfers gang and the Wild Bunch, a senile and spavined group of septuagenarian B-movie stars searching for an Elixir of eternal youth. (C: 0-0-1) 7x10, 32pgs, FC $3.50 WHISPERS IN THE WALLS #3 (W) David Muñoz (A/C) Tirso After discovering that she has the powers and bloodlust of a vampire, Sarah hears the tale of Damian, King of Monsters, and his connection to her curse. A gothic tale of horror by David Muñoz, the co-writer of Guillermo Del Toro's The Devil's Backbone. (C: 0-0-1) 7x10, 36pgs, FC (3 of 6) $3.50 ICARUS PUBLISHING AT THE TIME OF SCATTERING FLOWERS GN SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #10 (OCT090950) SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W $19.95 SISTER SUMMER GN SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #7 (JUL090889) SC, 6x8.5, 192pgs, B&W $19.95 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT MARRY ME VOLUME 1 GN (W) Bobby Crosby (A) Remy "Eisu" Mokhtar Stasia Tyler is your everyday, ordinary, world-famous pop star, frustrated with her love life and on the verge of a nervous breakdown. One night at a concert in Oklahoma she shocks the world by accepting the proposal of a random audience member holding a "Marry Me" sign, forever changing the life of a high school guidance counselor named Guy. RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #2 (FEB083554) SC, 88pgs, FC $12.99 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #166 (W) Jolly R. Blackburn (A) Various This multiple award-winning comic magazine features the hilarious misadventures of a group of gamers (the Knights) and their friends, along with useful D&D, HackMaster, and other articles for gamers, from a gamer's perspective. It's a slice of (fantasy) life in strips, articles, reviews and features, and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! 7x10, 80pgs, B&W $4.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUME 30 TP (W) Jolly R. Blackburn (A) Various This new perfectbound trade paperback contains two full issues worth of classic strips from Knights of the Dinner Table #99 and the double-sized #100, crammed between two sturdy covers! It's always a great time to pick up these hysterically funny strips, so don't miss out on this incredible addition to any gamer's bookshelf! (C: 0-0-1) SC, 96pgs, B&W $12.99 KING HELL STARS OF THE MONTH BRAT PACK TP (NEW EDITION) (W/A) Rich Veitch The notorious superhero classic is back in print in this newly remastered edition, wrapped in an all-new cover! Rick Veitch's fierce and darkly comic dissection of the hoary old "kid sidekick" genre is as harrowing as it is hilarious, subversively subtle, and completely over the top. Brat Pack is an edgy and unforgettable danse macabre that is a must for every graphic novel collection. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. (MAR094365) (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 176pgs, B&W $19.95 SHINY BEASTS GN (W/A) Veitch (W) Alan Moore (A) S.R. Bissette Another showcase of Rick Veitch's innovative Epic Magazine stories that seared the minds of a generation of Marvelites. These nine fully-painted fantasy shorts create unimagined worlds that entertain, enlighten, shock, and horrify. Completely remastered from the original art, this volume includes "Love Doesn't Last Forever" (written by Alan Moore) and "Monkey See" (with S.R. Bissette). (FEB073614) MATURE THEMES SC, 10x8, 84pgs, FC $16.95 ********************************************************************** MOONSTONE AIRFIGHTERS #2 (W) Chuck Dixon, Martin Powell (A) Oscar Celestini, Fernando Peniche A great collection of new dare-devil espionage stories of those hard-hitting aerial aces: Airboy, Iron Ace, Flying Dutchman, Sky Wolf, Black Angel, Bald Eagle, Flying Fool, and Captain Midnight! Cover by Tom Grindberg. (C: 0-1-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. REGULAR COVER—7x10, 72pgs, B&W $5.99 VALKYRIE HOTTIE COVER—7x10, 72pgs, B&W $5.99 CAPTAIN ACTION SEASON TWO #2 (W) Steven Grant (A) Oscar Celestini Captain Action learns the hard way why you shouldn't mess with old girlfriends, as Crescent, that sexy Soviet super-babe, wreaks havoc upon her escape from prison! Writer Steven Grant, along with Oscar Celestini, continue to raise the ante and the breakneck thrill ride of Captain Action: Season 2. Plus, Rafael Nieves and Steve Scott continue to unravel the mystery of Action Boy in another back-up story. Covers by Oscar Celestini and Mark Wheatley. (C: 0-1-0) 7x10, 32pgs, FC $3.99 RICHARD MATHESON'S KOLCHAK THE NIGHT STRANGLER (W) Richard Matheson (A) Amin Amat Legendary author Richard Matheson (I Am Legend, What Dreams May Come) has been called "One of the most important writers of the 20th Century" by Ray Bradbury and been the recipient of the World Fantasy Award, the Bram Stoker Award, the Hugo Award, and many others. In the 1970s Matheson wrote the second Kolchak movie about the underground city that actually exists beneath present day Seattle, and that chilling story comes to comics. Covers by E.M. Geist and Timothy Lantz. (C: 0-1-0) 7x10, 56pgs, FC $5.99 VAMPIRE, PA #2 (W) J.C. Vaughn (A) Brendon Fraim, Brian Fraim Dean Marklin has discovered there are vampires in suburbia, and he's found out that he's a natural at fighting them. But is he ready for an all-out assault by some seriously crazy denizens of the night? The answer comes spinning out in this sequel to the short story from Vampires: Dracula And The Undead Legions, set in the oddly vampire-rich environment of western Pennsylvania. Also, this issue marks the return of Moonstone's 2007 hit Zombie-Proof as a back-up feature! Covers by Jacob Jordan and Brendon & Brian Fraim. (C: 0-1-0) 7x10, 32pgs, FC (2 of 3) $3.99 ZEROIDS #1 (W) Aaron Shaps (A) Robert Castro Dangerous aliens. Flesh-eating zombies. Smokin' hot sorority babes. These aren't your daddy's robots! It's true what they say: they just don't make 'em like they used to. After spending decades in space, five incredible robots, the Zeroids, return to Earth during humanity's darkest hour. Their mission: to defend our world from a race of insidious alien energy vampires. The Zeroids are all that stand between mankind and an alien-engineered zombiegeddon — but before they can help us, the Zeroids must first enlist the help of a U.S. Air Force ace and a beautiful Cornell sorority co-ed. With a regular cover by Chris Short and a zombie cover by Mark Sparacio. (C: 0-1-0) SHORT COVER—7x10, 32pgs, FC $3.99 SPARACIO COVER—7x10, 32pgs, FC $3.99 ZOMBIES VS CHEERLEADERS: GEEKTACULAR #1 (W/A) Rich Koslowski (W) Steven L. Frank (A) Jim Kyle, David Namisato The 3 Geeks are back! Disaster awaits The 3 Geeks as they find themselves at a Cheerleader camp (as Cheerleaders?!) infested with Zombies! Laughs and devastation follow. Plus, two killer back-up stories. Covers by Rich Koslowski, Jason Metcalf, Rich Bonk, and Patrick Finch. The back cover is sketch friendly! (C: 0-1-0) 7x10, 32pgs, FC $3.99 NAL WAR IS BORING: BORED STIFF, SCARED TO DEATH IN THE WORLD'S WORST WAR ZONES GN (W) David Axe (A) Matt Bors For four years, war was life for David Axe. He was alternately bored out of his mind and completely terrified. As a correspondent for The Washington Times and BBC Radio, Axe flew from conflict to conflict, reveling in death, danger, and destruction abroad while back in D.C. his apartment gathered dust, his plants died, and his relationships withered. Loosely based on the web comic of the same name, War Is Boring takes us to Lebanon and Somalia; to arms bazaars across the United States; to Detroit, as David tries to reconnect with his family; and to Chad, as David attempts to bring attention to the Darfur genocide. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W $12.95 NBM THE BROADCAST GN (W) Eric Hobbs (A) Noel Tuazon On the day of Orson Welles' historic radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds, which triggered panic in many places it sounded so real, a family in the countryside fears for its life and must deal with strangers and neighbors coming in for help. The tension brings to the surface long suppressed emotions and conflicts and a violent reckoning in a dark stormy night. By the artist of Elk's Run and Tumor. SC, 6x9, 180pgs, B&W $13.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A A HOME FOR MR. EASTER GN (W/A) Brooke A. Allen Tesana has never really fit into anything before but her daydreams. But an attempt to connect to her peers by joining in a pep rally committee leads her to discover a little white rabbit that lays bright colored eggs. Realizing that she may have found the real Easter Bunny, Tesana embarks on a journey to restore him to his natural habitat, to keep him safe from greedy hands! (C: 0-0-1) SC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W $13.99 Papercutz BIONICLE BOX SET #2: VOLUMES 5-9 (W) Greg Farshtey (A) Various Collecting 5 Bionicle graphic novels in one specially priced boxed set! From "The Battle of Voya Nui" to "The Fall of Atero," this boxed set contains over 400 pages of comics by some of the most talented artists in the field, including Bionicle #8 "Legends of Bara Magna," featuring all-new Bionicle stories by Greg Farshtey drawn by Stuart Sayger and Christian Zanier. (C: 0-1-0) SC, 5x7, 416pgs, FC $29.95 DISNEY FAIRIES HC: TINKER BELL AND THE GREAT FAIRY RESCUE (W) Bob Hilgenberg, Rob Muir, Augusto Machetto (A) Sara Storino, Roberta Zanotta Papercutz presents the comics adaptation of the upcoming Disney DVD Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue. The fairies of Pixie Hollow live in peace, their existence unknown to the outer world. But when Tinker Bell is trapped in a jar by a curious girl in the world of "clumsies" (what fairies call humans), the other fairies must join together to rescue her and keep their existence from humans a secret! (C: 0-0-1) HC, 6.5x9, 56pgs, FC $9.99 HARDY BOYS BOX SET #3: VOLUMES 17-20 (W) Scott Lobdell (A) Paulo Henrique Volumes 17 through 20 collected into one specially priced boxed set with over 350 pages of full-color comics of these classic boy detectives! Featuring "Word Up," "D.A.N.G.E.R. Spells the Hangman," "Chaos at 30,000 Feet" and "Deadly Strategy." (C: 0-0-1) SC, 5x7, 384pgs, B&W $29.95 THE SMURFS VOLUME 1: THE PURPLE SMURF GN (W/A) Peyo (W) Yvan Delporte The most recognizable, appealing, blue characters in comics return in this new series from Papercutz. This debut volume introduces us to the Smurf village, and features two Smurf-tastic stories. In "The Purple Smurf," when a strange fly bites one of the Smurfs, a full-on epidemic develops in the Smurf Village. After being bit, a Smurf turns purple, his vocabulary is reduced to one word ("gnap!"), and he goes berserk! The purple Smurf runs amok, biting other Smurfs on the tail and turning them purple too! It's up to Papa Smurf to find a cure. "The Flying Smurf" features the inspiring tale of a Smurf with a dream — to fly! SC, 6.5x9, 56pgs, FC $5.99 THE SMURFS VOLUME 2: THE SMURFS AND THE MAGIC FLUTE GN (W/A) Peyo (W) Yvan Delporte This graphic novel presents the first comics story in which the Smurfs ever appeared! In Medieval times, a court jester named Peewit, who lives in a king's castle, discovers a flute that makes those who listen to it dance until they collapse from exhaustion. When a thief steals the flute, Peewit must search out the makers of the flute, the Smurfs, to make an even more powerful flute to combat the thief in this wildly funny tale. SC, 6.5x9, 56pgs, FC $5.99 Eurotica SIZZLE #47 SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 8.5x11, 64pgs, B&W $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SIZZLE #42-43 SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #42—64pgs, B&W $5.95 #43—64pgs, B&W $5.95 ********************************************************************** NEW ENGLAND COMICS THE TICK: THE EDLUND EPIC #5 (W/A) Ben Edlund "Early Morning of a Million Zillion Ninjas" is the ultimate showdown between The Tick, Arthur and Paul The Samurai with the evil Sagin the Wolf and his ninja hordes! 32pgs, FC (5 of 12) $3.95 THE TICK: THE EDLUND EPIC #6 (W/A) Ben Edlund In "Villains, Inc.," The Tick confronts The Red Scare," the living embodiment of the Communist Menace! Even with the help of The Running Guy, can The Tick and Arthur overcome this villain before he begins his reign of communist terror and oppression? 32pgs, FC (6 of 12) $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE TICK: BIG BLUE DESTINY: THE COMPLETE WORKS TP (W/A) Eli Stone This massive tome contains the complete legendary Tick series, Big Blue Destiny! In addition to the five part story by Eli Stone, the volume includes The Tick's Back #0, The Tick: Big Blue Destiny Ashcan, and the entire Tick Bin trilogy! In the course of these outrageous adventures, Big Blue Destiny explored the mysterious secrets lurking in the Tick's background and history! (JAN094378) SC, 320pgs, B&W $29.95 ********************************************************************** NEW DIMENSION COMICS HACK/SLASH: MY FIRST MANIAC #1 NEW DIMENSION COMICS VARIANT (W) Tim Seeley (A) Daniel Leister This New Dimension Comics exlusive edition of Image Comics' Hack/Slash: My First Maniac #1 features not one, but two sexy new covers! On one side, a "Sleepover" cover by series creator Tim Seeley, and on the flipside, a photo of model DJ Cy-Fi. Only 1,000 copies published, and allocations may occur. (C: 0-1-0) MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, FC $9.99 PANTHEON BOOKS A.D. NEW ORLEANS AFTER DELUGE SC (W/A) Josh Neufeld Now in paperback, the award-winning and New York Times best-selling graphic nonfiction masterpiece depicts the lives of seven New Orleanians before, during, and just after Hurricane Katrina. Denise, a counselor and social worker, and a sixth-generation New Orleanian; “The Doctor,” a proud fixture of the French Quarter; Abbas and Darnell, two friends who face the storm from Abbas’ family-run market; Kwame, a pastor's son; and the couple Leo and Michelle, who both grew up in the city. Each is forced to confront the same wrenching decision — whether to stay or to flee. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x8, 208pgs, PC $16.95 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING BIG BOOK O' DITKO SC (A) Steve Ditko (W) Various Steve Ditko, one of the greats of the Silver Age, has some of his best and little-known work collected here. Charlton art, Konga, Gorgo, Nukla, and other stories not previously reprinted. Theakstonized for maximum reproduction. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 160pgs, B&W $25.00 ONI PRESS THE SIXTH GUN #3 (W) Cullen Bunn (A/C) Brian Hurtt Six evil guns. Four killers. One madwoman. And an undead Confederate General. How did General Hume and his cutthroats come into possession of the guns? Their story—as well as a dark secret Drake would rather keep hidden—is revealed as a deadly trap is sprung on forbidden land. 32pgs, FC $3.99 WASTELAND: THE APOCALYPTIC EDITION VOLUME 2 HC (W) Antony Johnston (A) Christopher Mitten, Chuck BB, Joe Infurnari (C) Ben Templesmith The critically acclaimed sci-fi epic continues with this second deluxe hardcover collection! Michael and Abi have escaped the city of Newbegin, but what chaos remains in their wake? And how will they deal with the savage Dog Tribe desert nomads? Reprinting issues #14-#25 of Wasteland, this second volume also includes the fan-favorite "Walking the Dust" stories, featuring all-new artwork, and a colour gallery of Ben Templesmith's amazing covers! MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 336pgs, B&W $34.99 RESURRECTION VOLUME 2 TP (W) Marc Guggenheim (A) Justin Greenwood, Various Advance Solicit for September: RESURRECTION VOLUME 2 collecting issues 7-13 of the critically acclaimed series by Marc Guggenheim (Amazing Spider-Man, the Green Lantern movie) and Justin Greenwood! This is the comic that picks up where all alien invasion movies leave off: The aliens are gone and the invasion is over... but what is to become of humanity? President Bill Clinton and a ragtag group of survivors are faced with that question as they encounter a city of people untouched by the alien occupation... because they worship the aliens as gods. SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC $19.99 FRENEMY OF THE STATE #3 (W) Christina Weir, Nunzio DeFilippis, Rashida Jones (A) Jeff Wamester, Rob Ruffolo (C) Jeff Wamester Celebutante Ariana Von Holmberg is in over her head chasing a lead during her first mission as a secret agent for the CIA. Will her training save her from jihadists out for blood? Will she get caught and sold into white slavery!? Will she score a totally SWEET kafiyah?! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 5) $3.99 LOST AT SEA GN (W/A) Bryan Lee O’Malley Raleigh doesn't have a soul. A cat stole it — or at least that's what she tells people — or at least that's what she would tell people if she told people anything. But that would mean talking to people, and the mere thought of social interaction is terrifying. How did such a shy teenage girl end up in a car with three of her hooligan classmates on a cross-country road trip? Being forced to interact with kids her own age is a new and alarming proposition for Raleigh, but maybe it's just what she needs — or maybe it can help her find what she needs - or maybe it can help her to realize that what she needs has been with her all along. SC, 6x9, 168pgs, B&W $11.95 RADICAL PUBLISHING AFTER DARK #1 (Story) Antoine Fuqua, Wesley Snipes (W) Peter Milligan (A) Jeff Nentrup Guided by an amoral drifter, a crew of jaded mercenaries must travel into the dark places of the ruined planet, and the even darker places of their own pasts, on a journey to fine a woman who might just save the world. But maybe the world is past saving. And maybe the people who still inhabit that world aren’t worth saving. After Dark is the story of hidden demons and the passion for survival, set in a future that could very well be ours. 56pgs, FC $4.99 RADICAL PREMIERE: MATA HARI (W) Rich Wilkes (A) Roy Allan Martinez (C) Esad T. Ribic From Rich Wilkes (XxX franchise), a look into the most notorious woman of her time, Mata Hari, presented in a special $1.00 Radical Premiere of the upcoming graphic novel. Dancer. Seductress. Spy. What is the secret story behind femme fatale Mata Hari, the most famous female spy in the world? Through the account of a humble eighteen-year-old girl, discover the secrets of the famous heroine, her covert missions and the love that made her lose everything. 32pgs, FC $1.00 TIME BOMB #2 (2 OF 3) (W) Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray (A) Paul Gulacy Cover Artist TBD After the Omega Bomb of Nazi Germany is accidentally launched, giving the human race 72 hours to live, four soldiers are sent back in time to prevent the disaster. Unfortunately, instead of getting sent back two days, our heroes find themselves 67 years in the past, landing right in the middle of a German POW camp. As the four, time-displaced, heroes hurry to ground zero, they take careful steps not to alter the past. However, their presence has alerted a sinister and evil enemy to their mission, and not even four soldiers from 2012 will stand in the way of the creator of the Omega Bomb himself – Axel Von Metzger, The Butcher! MATURE THEMES 56pgs, FC (2 of 3) $4.99 THE LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME #3 (3 OF 3) (W) Rick Remender (A) Greg Tocchini The heist of the century is finally here. With his team together, his scheme in place and the score set, Graham, at long last, is ready to pull off the last and greatest crime in the history of the United States. But even if the plan goes off without a single hitch, what can he do when the American Government decides to activate their anti-crime broadcast during the job. Will the last day of American crime end with Graham and his team as millionaires, or will they spend the rest of eternity wondering where they went wrong? The stunning conclusion to the critically acclaimed miniseries written by Rick Remender (Punisher, Fear Agent) with art by Greg Tocchini. RES. from Previews Vol. XX #2 (FEB101092 / 93) COVER A: ALEX MALEEV—64pgs, FC $4.99 COVER G: GREG TOCCHINI—64pgs, FC $4.99 RAW JUNIOR LLC SILLY LILLY IN WHAT WILL I BE TODAY? HC (W/A) Agnes Rosenstiehl No job is too tough for Silly Lilly: first she's a cook who paints, then an acrobat who tumbles, then a vampire. Agnes Rosenstiehl's spunky heroine, one of France's most beloved children's book characters, takes on a new role every day of the week. Lilly's unstoppable antics are bound to spark young readers' imaginations. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC $12.95 RAW STUDIOS LLC BAD PLANET LIMITED BLACK & WHITE EDITION HC (W) Thomas Jane, Steve Niles (A) Tim Bradstreet, James Daly III Special black & white oversized edition! Throughout the cosmos, there is a term, a combination of two simple words, spoken in over 40 million dialects, which brings fear to countless living species. It is a phrase of warning, of dread, of imminent and ancient destruction. Entire civilizations have fallen under the label and disappeared from existence like a wisp of smoke. Now Earth itself has been designated by these two deadly words. Welcome to Earth, the next Bad Planet! (C: 0-0-1) HC, B&W $29.99 READING WITH PICTURES THE READING WITH PICTURES ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 1 GN (W/A) Various Reading With Pictures is a nonprofit that intends to revolutionize the role of comics in education, working with academics for research into the role of comics in education and collaborating with cartoonists to produce exceptional graphic novel content for scholastic use. The Reading With Pictures Anthology demonstrates the power comics have in bridging the gap between entertainment and education. The anthology is appropriate and accessible to the youngest of readers, yet still enjoyable and engaging for the oldest of them as well. The anthology features a cover by Jill Thompson (The Sandman) and stories by Fred Van Lente, Ryan Dunlavey, Jeffrey Brown, and many others. All told, over 50 volunteer cartoonists, from acclaimed industry veterans to up-and-coming talent, have donated their time and considerable skills to create all-new stories that prove comics belong in the classroom. SC, 192pgs, FC $17.99 REBELLION / 2000AD 2000 AD AUGUST 2010 PACK (W/A) Various Thirty-two pages of brain-blistering excitement every week, featuring a stunning line-up of writers and artists, it's no wonder SF anthology title 2000 AD is considered the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! All hell breaks loose at The Reef casino as battlelines are drawn and hitmen Sinister Dexter are caught in the middle; freedom fighter Bill Savage draws together his motley crew for an assault on the Volgan stronghold; Jack Dancer fights for his life and the fate of mankind in The Red Seas: "Hell and High Water"; and revelations abound as mutant Middenface McNulty comes to the end of his quest for the truth in the shattering finale to Strontium Dog: "The Life and Death of Johnny Alpha." (C: 0-1-2) Magazine Pack, PC $18.00 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #301 (W/A) Various The second of the Megazine's bumper anniversary issues, it's packed with stunning stories and features. The mysterious deaths are mounting in Anderson, Psi-Division: "The House of Vyle"; Judge Inaba takes on a rookie with a powerful gift in Hondo City Justice; Brit-Cit Detective Judge Armitage gets to the bottom of "The Unpleasantness at the Tontine Club"; and Lilly Mackenzie makes planetfall in "Lilly Mackenzie and the Mines of Charybdis." Plus in the bagged graphic novel this month: the Mick McMahon Collection, a volume of Dredd stories featuring the eye-popping art of one of 2000 AD's most influential contributors! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine w/ graphic novel, 64pgs, PC $10.99 THE COMPLETE HARLEM HEROES TP (W) Tom Tulley, Pat Mills (A) Dave Gibbons, Massimo Belardinelli By the year 2050, the game of Aeroball has swept the world! It's Football, Boxing, Kung-Fu, and Basketball all rolled into one. Players roar through the air wearing jet packs and fight to put the ball in the "score tank." One of the greatest teams is the Harlem Heroes, players like no others in the exciting, thrill-packed sport of the future! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 320pgs, B&W $25.50 HARRY 20: ON THE HIGHROCK GN (W) Gerry Finlay Day (A) Alan Davis In the year 2060, a hundred miles above the Earth orbits the High Rock, a maximum security prison crammed with 10,000 of the most vicious criminals from the world below. Falsely accused of betraying his government, Harry Thompson is given a twenty year sentence on the Rock, but among thuggish guards controlled by Warden Worldwise and psychotic inmates like Big Red One, the chances of staying alive for that long are looking pretty slim! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 160pgs, B&W $16.99 JUDGE DREDD: THE COMPLETE CASE FILES VOLUME 16 TP (W/A) Various Mega-City One: the future metropolis bustling with life and every crime imaginable. Keeping order are the Judges, a stern police force acting as judge, jury and executioner. Toughest of all is Judge Dredd. He is the law and these are his stories. Volume 16 in this exciting, best-selling series continues the saga of this iconic character. Creators include Garth Ennis, John Wagner, Alan Grant, Steve Dillon, and Glenn Fabry. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 320pgs, FC $31.50 JUDGE DREDD: MEGACITY MASTERS VOLUME 1 SC (A) Brian Bolland, Simon Bisley 2000 AD is Britain's most celebrated sci-fi comic anthology, which has been at the cutting edge of contemporary pop culture since 1977. The longest running strip in 2000 AD is Judge Dredd, and over the years many internationally renowned artists have contributed some stunning art to the Dredd legacy. This compilation features some of that artwork collected together for the first time. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 224pgs, FC $19.99 RED 5 COMICS WE KILL MONSTERS TP (W) Christopher Leone, Laura Harkcom (A) Brian Churilla Two unassuming auto repair shop owners are thrown into the role of hunters when a giant monster leaps from the shadows and infects Jake's arm. Now requiring "monster juice" to survive, the brothers must become hunters and town-savers as the monster infestation grows. In the spirit of Ghostbusters, from the creators of SyFy's Lost Room mini-series. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 184pgs, FC $14.95 STERLING PUBLISHING ASTERIX: HOW OBELIX FELL INTO THE MAGIC POTION WHEN HE WAS A LITTLE BOY TP (W) Rene Goscinny (W/A) Albert Uderzo Almost every Asterix adventue at some point refers back to that decisive moment in Obelix’s life when he, as a six-year-old boy, fell into the druid Getafix’s cauldron of magic potion. It was that accident that gave him his phenomenal physical strength. But what actually happened on that incredible day? How did Obelix make that life-altering plunge? Here is the full story of what took place! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 32pgs, FC $9.95 SHERLOCK HOLMES: A STUDY IN SCARLET GN (W) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Ian Edginton (A) I.N.J. Culbard After the success of their other Illustrated Classics editions, Ian Edginton and I.N.J. Culbard have once again teamed up. This time, they’ve created a visually compelling graphic novel adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s masterpiece A Study in Scarlet — which introduced the world to the immortal detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend and chronicler, Dr. Watson. The superb writing and beautiful art takes Conan Doyle’s supernatural tale to new heights! NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 7x9, 144pgs, FC $14.95 TITAN COMICS TORCHWOOD #1 (W) John Barrowman (A) Tommy Lee Edwards The hit BBC TV series hits the world of comics! This special debut issue features a story written by Captain Jack himself! Actor John Barrowman (along with his sister, Carole) brings you the story of 'The Selkie', as mysterious deaths strike a remote Scottish island. Art is provided by acclaimed artist Tommy Lee Edwards, currently working with UK star Jonathan Ross on the Image comic series, Turf . In the second half of the comic, we bring you part one of a special five-part story, as Jack, Gwen and Ianto becoem trapped in a cosmic hotel! Plus, an old villain from the TV series returns... "Broken" is by Torchwood TV script editor Gary Russel and artist Adrian Salmon. Ships with two covers! 32pgs, FC $3.99 WWE HEROES #6 (W) Keith Champagne (A) Andy Smith (C) Mike Mayhew, Andy Smith The ageless war between Light and Dark has finally burst forth from the shadows! Triple H has returned from the dead to take the fight to his brother — the Shadow King — and all hell will follow! Blood will flow and not everyone will walk away from this bout! See who wins and who loses in the ultimate WWE clash of the titans! Ships with two covers! 32pgs, FC $3.99 TITAN PUBLISHING THE BEST OF LAND BATTLE TP (W) Pat Mills (A) Alan Hebden, Gerry Finley-Day A product of the same keen editorial minds that revolutionized British comics with Action and 2000AD, Battle is the greatest British war comic ever published! Created in 1975, Battle was developed in secret, by 'young gun' writer/editors Pat Mills and John Wagner, and became home to the finest British war stories ever told, and many of the greatest comics writers and artists of their generation! The Best of Land Battle is a bumper collection dedicated to the men and machines that fought throughout the 20th century on good old terra firma. Featuring classic strips such as "Major Eazy and Rat Pack", drawn by fan-favorite Carlos (Battlefields, 2000AD) Ezquerra, "Charley's War" written by 2000AD co-creator Pat Mills, and the Vietnam-era story, "Fighting Mann" by Cam Kennedy. This is the very best of Battle on the land! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x10, 288pgs, B&W $19.95 THE EPIC CHRONICLES OF HÄGAR THE HORRIBLE: THE DAILIES—1974-75 HC (W/A) Dik Browne In a world filled with dragons, wizards, sea monsters, Norse gods and titanic battles strides the world's most hapless marauder; the best-known and most-loved Viking in the history of the world: Hagar the Horrible! The Dailies—1974-75 collects together another two year's worth of newspaper strips, detailing his unending quest to put mead, swag and meat on the family table! Award-winning MAD magazine cartoonist, Sergio Aragonés, provides an exclusive, all-new introduction for this volume! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8.5x6.2, 320pgs $19.95 ICONS: THE DC AND WILDSTORM ART OF JIM LEE HC (W) Bill Baker (A) Jim Lee ICONS is a chronicle of the DC and Wildstorm artwork of hugely successful and fan-favorite artist, Jim Lee! Before he was DC Comics co-publisher, his acclaimed work on the Batman epic "Hush," his collaboration with Frank Miller on All-Star Batman and Robin, and his groundbreaking work on Superman: For Tomorrow established him as the modern face of DC Comics. It's all here, including page after page of pencils, sketches, and rarities, including a 10-page Legion of Super-Heroes story written by Paul Levitz, available nowhere else! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 296pgs, FC $39.95 LENORE: COOTIES HC—PX COLOR EDITION (W/A) Roman Dirge A Previews Exclusive! Return to the dark, surreal world of Lenore, the cute little dead girl with a knack for unintentional mayhem and occasional wanton destruction, in this third exclusive hardcover volume! She may be deceased, but she's determined to carry on exactly where she left off, being beastly to Mr. Gosh, accidentally squishing a variety of small cute animals, making friends with vampires and spam witches, and avoiding the armies of Heck. Featuring glorious full-color illustrations and a sick slew of grizzly and downright funny back-up strips, this hardcover also features an exclusive variant cover and a tip-in signed sheet by Roman Dirge, plus 4 exclusive art cards! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $24.95 MODESTY BLAISE: SWEET CAROLINE TP (W) Peter O'Donnell (A) Neville Colvin The dark underworld of espionage and crime is lit up by the gorgeous Modesty Blaise — high priestess of pulp crime! The latest bumper volume in the Titan Library Edition series collects the classic stories "Sweet Caroline", "The Return of the Mammoth", "Plato's Republic", and "Sword of the Bruce"! Modesty and Willie pursue an assassin's guild; one of Willie's prize elephants is stolen by Russian agents; and Modesty becomes the target of extortionists who are after the intelligence files from her days in The Network! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 128pgs, B&W $19.95 SHAUN OF THE DEAD TP—TITAN EDITION (W) Chris Ryall (A) Zach Howard In 2004, the Spaced team of Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright stormed the worldwide box-office with their acclaimed and hilarious "rom-zom-com" movie, Shaun of the Dead. Now, here comes the much-anticipated official comics "director's cut" adaptation of the movie! Shaun's a man lacking direction. Happy to sit around his filthy flat with his filthy flatmate Ed, his vision rarely extends further than the local pub, The Winchester. But when his longtime girlfriend Liz dumps him — and Britain is swept by a devastating plague of zombies — there's only one thing to do: get the girl, kill the zombies, and save the day! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6.5x10.2, 96pgs, FC $14.95 WATCHING THE WATCHMEN SC (W) Various (A) Dave Gibbons Acclaimed as one of Time Magazine's "100 Best English-language Novels" since 1923, Watchmen is widely considered to be the greatest graphic novel ever. In Watching the Watchmen, artist Dave Gibbons gives his own account of the genesis of Watchmen, opening his archives to reveal the secrets behind the book's creation. Contained within are a host of excised pages, early versions of the script, original character designs, page thumbnails, sketches and much more, including posters, covers and rare portfolio art. Featuring the breathtaking design of Chip Kidd and Mike Essl, Watching the Watchmen is now available in this superb value paperback. It stands as both a major art book and the definitive companion to the graphic novel that changed an industry. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 272pgs, PC $19.95 TOKYOPOP CHIBI VAMPIRE AIRMAIL (W/A) Yuna Kagesaki At last — the long-awaited and untold story of Chibi Vampire can now be told! See what really took place following the harrowing adventures of the manga series, and finally witness Karin’s response to the tearful proposal. Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $10.99 ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS VOLUME 4 (W) QuinRose (A) Hoshino Soumei Sadness looms over Alice after Ace shows how life is treated in Wonderland. To cheer her up, Boris takes Alice to the amusement park, but when she comes home, Julius asks her if she wants to leave the clock tower. Where will Alice live now? Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $10.99 THE WITCH OF ARTEMIS VOLUME 1 (W/A) Yui Hara Before his death, Kazuki’s father told many stories about Artemis, a magical star not unlike their own, Planeto. Now an orphan living with his brother, Kazuki daydreams constantly about Artemis, despite his brother’s warnings that the planet doesn’t actually exist. Then one day, Kazuki runs into a girl from Artemis...who disappears and is quickly replaced by another girl...who puts a curse on him that he can’t remove unless he finds the witch of Artemis...who happens to be the first girl he saw! But when he finds her, he discovers she’s much more than just your typical sorceress...Magic and the struggles of growing up intertwine in this tale of learning to follow your instincts in spite of your best — or worst! — intentions. Rating: Y SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $10.99 HAPPY CAFE VOLUME 4 (W/A) Kou Matsuzuki Uru finds herself stuck in Shindo’s apartment during a blackout. As the evening wears on, she accidentally falls asleep on his shoulder, keeping him up all night and eventually getting him sick! Can Uru help cure his ills? Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 14) $10.99 PORTRAIT OF M AND N VOLUME 3 (W/A) Higuchi Tachibana School ski trip! While Mitsuru and Hijiri are distracted, Natsuhiko sees himself in Ririka’s goggles and sings praises to his own beauty, but Ririka thinks he’s talking about her! Devastated to find out that Natsuhiko apparently likes Ririka, Misuru passes out naked in front of a group of boys and is forced to go home early. But not before Natsuhiko has something very important to tell her... Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 6) $10.99 KARAKURI ODETTE VOLUME 4 (W/A) Julietta Suzuki Odette makes a new friend who has a supernatural power to read the mind of whomever she touches with her bare hand. Through this friendship, Odette learns painful lessons about loneliness and vows to stay with Shirayuki to help ease her pain. Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 6) $10.99 MOMOGUMI PLUS SENKI VOLUME 4 (W/A) Eri Sakondo Final exams are almost over at Aitan Gakuen, but the last test turns out to be quite an experience for Yuuki as it’s a game of hide-and-seek to find three Demons- Uraha, Shaoran, and Ko. After the commotion, summer vacation begins and Yuuki, Yukishiro, Masahiko, and Sawa all go to Sawa’s home a.k.a. the Monkey Clan home in hopes to obtain more information on the Demons. Something seems suspicious, though: Sawa seems to be hiding something and Matsuho, the leader of the Monkey Clan seems to be a little too much in power. And as Yuuki goes to bed that night, he sees a mysterious group of watchers outside his window... Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 6) $10.99 KYO KARA MAOH! VOLUME 7 (W) Tomo Takabayashi (A) Temari Matsumoto Yun Shibuya’s too young to be a dad! And his alleged illegitimate child is a whole lot more than she appears to be. But will Wolfram understand and let Yuri escape unscathed? All this and more in our thrilling next volume! Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 8) $10.99 PRIEST: PURGATORY #2 (Concept) Min-Woo Hyung (W) Dan Jolley (A) Diego Yapur Four young Priests and a Priestess are sent by the Church on a deadly mission to locate and recover a holy relic in a recently discovered vampire nesting ground. What they find will mot only shake their collective faith, but may possibly hold the key to the survival of humanity—or its ultimate destruction! 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) $3.99 THE DREAMING COLLECTION (W/A) Queenie Chan Where dreams turn into living nightmares... When twin sisters Amber and Jeanie are accepted into an exclusive Australian boarding school, their future looks bright. But the school’s halls harbor a terrible secret: students have been known to wander into the surrounding bushlands and vanish...without a trace! No one knows where they went–or why. But as Amber and Jeanie are about to learn, the key to the school’s dark past may lie in the world of their dreams... Rating: T SC, 6x9, 576pgs, B&W $19.99 MAD LOVE CHASE VOLUME 4 (W/A) Kazusa Takashima Poor Yamato is in more trouble than ever! A new pursuer from the Demon World has arrived, in the form of the powerful magician, Hime-chan. And he seems to already know the truth about the goofy demon prince! But what will happen when everything is finally revealed to Taiki? When it comes down to deciding between his demon-world comrades and his human life (including both Yamato and the lovely Haga-sensei), which will the big guy choose? Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 5) $10.99 RATMAN VOLUME 2 (W/A) Inui Sekihiko Even with a successful caper under his belt, Shuto Katsuragi is still not very comfortable with his role as the dark anti-hero "Ratman" for the evil secret organization "Jackal." Deciding to take advantage of Ratman’s abilities, he tries his hand at some vigilante heroism on his off time from the organization. The first attempt goes well, and he even shows up in the papers as a "mysterious, unnamed hero." The second attempt does not go nearly as well, as he is mistaken for the criminal instead of the guy trying to stop the crime. The misunderstandings continue when he tries to break up a fight between members of a hero sentai team. He has to knock them out to do it, and a late-coming Ankaiser pounces on the excuse to pick a fight of his own! Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 5) $10.99 FUTURE DIARY VOLUME 7 (W/A) Sakae Esuno It’s a battle of love between two couples: the madly-smitten Marco and Ai, and dysfunctional Yukiteru and Yuno. The power of true love seems to overpower all as Marco and Ai continually foil Yukiteru and Yuno’s best plans, but in the end, a plot involving a fake diary backfires on Marco, with disastrous consequences. Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 8) $10.99 SILVER DIAMOND VOLUME 7 (W/A) Shiho Sugiura Rakan is a high-school student who lives alone, and is best known for giving flowers from his jungle-like garden to his friends and teachers. Though he doesn’t know it, he is a Sanome, a person with the ability to grow plants simply by touching the seeds. When a stranger confronts him–with a gun made of wood–Rakan is forced to come to terms with his past. Both he and the stranger, Chigusa, are originally from another world – a world where the sun never shines, and the desert is consuming everything – a world where household items literally grow on trees and talking snakes can turn into swords – a world whose dark prince looks suspiciously like Rakan. Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 10) $10.99 ELEMENTAL GELADE VOLUME 12 (W/A) Mayumi Azuma The group is stuck until Cou remembers about an airship that an old woman told him about. But when he tries to convince the old man who owns it to loan it to them, he discovers that the only way he can get it off the ground is to get their hands on a levitating stone. Meanwhile, Ren worries about all the trouble she’s putting Cou through, a worry that comes true when she overhears Cou saying it! But if she runs away, how much trouble will she really be in? Especially when Cisqua’s told by a mysterious couple not to let Ren out of her sight... Rating: OT SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (12 of 17) $10.99 LAGOON ENGINE VOLUME 7 (W/A) Yukiru Sugisaki Yen and Jin find the exit leading out of the rooms of darkness and make it to the final test. Sukui and Meiya challenge them to a fight, and Sukui tells them that he’s testing their powers of judgment. Yen remembers reading somewhere that Meiya isn’t a Maga but an animal that serves Gakushi, and he tells Jin there’s no reason to fight. Will they pass the test and be allowed into the Yamiya? Rating: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 7) $10.99 Tokyopop BLU JUNJO ROMANTICA VOLUME 12 (W/A) Shungiku Nakamura SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (12 of 12) $12.99 GAKUEN HEAVEN -ENDOU- CALLING YOU (W) Spray (A) You Higuri SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $14.99 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS FINGERPRINTS GN (W/A) Will Dinski In a town where movie-star good looks are only a surgery away, it’s hard to tell what’s real… Acclaimed mini-comic creator Will Dinski presents a haunting pastel vision of beauty and decay in Fingerprints, his full-color debut graphic novel. A cosmetic surgeon takes pride in his best work — an ingénue of the silver screen literally built for success. While he works to convince her that one more surgery will perfect her looks, his aging wife struggles to keep his interest, and his ambitious assistant moves to usurp his practice. It's a surreal, entertaining and incredibly original science-fiction look at the cult of beauty. (C: 0-1-3) MATURE THEMES HC, 8x5.25, 96pgs, FC $14.95 LOST GIRLS HC (NEW PRINTING) SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION (FEB094466) (C: 1-1-2) ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 320pgs, FC $45.00 STARS OF THE MONTH THE SURROGATES VOLUME 1 TP (W) Robert Venditti (A) Brett Weldele You've seen the movie starring Bruce Willis; now read the graphic novel that inspired it. Life in the year 2054 has been reduced to a data feed. The fusing of virtual reality and cybernetics allow citizens to employ android substitutes that let them interact with the world without ever leaving their homes. It's a perfect world, and it's up to Detectives Harvey Greer and Pete Ford of the Metro Police Department to keep it that way. But to do so they'll need to stop a techno-terrorist bent on returning society to a time when people lived their lives instead of merely experiencing them. (MAY063435) SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC $19.95 THE SURROGATES VOLUME 2: FLESH & BONE TP (W) Robert Venditti (A) Brett Weldele A juvenile prank goes too far and a homeless man is killed. When the investigation reveals that the attackers aren't who they appeared to be, justice depends on the testimony of a single witness, a street snitch with a history of providing information to a uniformed cop named Harvey Greer. As days pass and anger among the anti-surrogate population grows, the city stands on a razor's edge. Will punishment be exacted in a courtroom or on the streets? (FEB098170) SC, 6.5x10, 144pgs, FC $14.95 ********************************************************************** TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING OFFERED AGAIN O/A DICK GIORDANO: CHANGING COMICS ONE DAY AT A TIME TP (W) Michael Eury (A) Dick Giordano This lavishly illustrated biography features rare and never-before-seen comic book, merchandising, and advertising artwork; Giordano's personal reflections on his career milestones; an extensive index of Giordano's published work; and additional commentary and tributes from a host of creators. Foreword by Neal Adams. SC, 8x11, B&W $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 22: MARK BUCKINGHAM SC (W) Eric Nolen-Weathington (A) Mark Buckingham From his early days drawing Miracleman, to his work on Death and Fables, Mark Buckingham entertained and amazed with a style that is both charming and sophisticated. Eric Nolen-Weathington explores the world of this master storyteller and designer. This book features a career-spanning interview with the artist, a discussion of his creative process, and reams of rare and unseen art! (NOV090929) SC, 128pgs, PC $14.95 MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 24: GUY DAVIS SC (W) Eric Nolen-Weathington (A) Guy Davis Underlying the eerie quality of Guy Davis' artwork is a remarkable sense of storytelling. From his breakthrough hit Baker Street to the pulp noir Sandman Mystery Theater to his current work on B.P.R.D., Davis and shown time and again that he is one of the best at mastering the macabre. Examine Davis' body of work through a career-spanning interview, a discussion of the creative process, and rare and unseen artwork. (AUG091083) SC, 120pgs, PC $15.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A NEAL ADAMS' MONSTERS HC (W/A) Neal Adams Thrill to a level of unprecedented detail as comics grandmaster Neal Adams reveals the story of the infamous horror legends — the Frankenstein Monster, Count Dracula, and the Werewolf — originally serialized in Adams' groundbreaking anthology Echo of FuturePast. This new edition has been digitally re-colored in a process personally overseen by Adams. A special section will offer rare paintings, sketches, and drawings of the monsters that captured his imagination throughout his career. HC, 8x11 $24.95 ********************************************************************** ART OF NEAL ADAMS SC (W/A) Neal Adams From his Ben Casey newspaper strip to his Creepy magazine work to groundbreaking comic books, Neal Adams' work serves as an inspiration for every illustrator who works in the field. Coinciding with the launch of his Continuity Studio, Adams expanded into cutting-edge advertising work, amusement park ride design, magazine illustration, animation, and paperback book covers. Included in this collection are classic and rare works spanning the artist's noted career and a unique selection of Neal's seldom-seen paintings. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 136pgs, FC $24.95 VANGUARD FRAZETTA CLASSICS: JOHNNY COMET SC (W/A) Frank Frazetta Frank Frazetta's famous newspaper-strip masterpiece, Johnny Comet, is back in a hardcover for the first time in 20 years! But, for the first time in any collection, it is being shot from Frank's personal artist's proofs, making this the best reproduction ever — with Sunday pages now in full color. This is the definitive, official edition authorized by Frank Frazetta. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 224pgs, PC $24.95 UDON ENTERTAINMENT UDON’S ART OF CAPCOM 2 SC (W) UDON (A) Alvin Lee, Omar Dogan, Jeffrey Cruz, Joe Ng, Arnold Tsang, Long Vo, Various (C) Joe Ng UDON Entertainment is back with another prestigious compilation of the studio’s involvement with legendary video game company Capcom. Beautifully reproduced images from Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Rival Schools, Marvel VS Capcom, Tatsunoko VS Capcom, Street Fighter II HD Remix and more are showcased in this gorgeous art book. Also included is an all new Capcom Tribute gallery created just for this collection by UDON’s top artists! No gaming, anime, or artwork fan will want to miss out on UDON’s Art of Capcom 2. SC, 8x11, 284pgs, FC $39.99 ALSO AVAILABLE UDON’S ART OF CAPCOM SC The original art book that started it all returns with a new printing. (JUL073891) $39.99 ************************************************************************ STREET FIGHTER LEGENDS: IBUKI #4 (W) Jim Zubkavich (A) Omar Dogan (C) Omar Dogan [A], Jo Chen [B] Final issue! The ninja schoolgirl adventures of Ibuki come to a roaring conclusion with and all out shuriken-flinging, claw-slicing, fist-throwing ninja war! The residents of the Glade of Ninjas cross blades with the deadly Geki Clan, with Ibuki, Makoto and Elena caught in the middle. Plus, the identity of the mysterious blue ninja is revealed! COVER A: DOGAN—32pgs, FC $3.95 COVER B: CHEN—32pgs, FC $3.95 VERTICAL INC CHI'S SWEET HOME VOLUME 2 GN (W/A) Kanata Konami In the second volume of Chi's Sweet Home, Chi's new world slowly begins to grow. As Kouhei Yamada grows up, it is rapidly becoming apparent to his parents that Chi grows up twice as fast! Now moving into the feline version of the "terrible twos", Chi's increasingly curious and independent behavior begins to wear on each member of the Yamada household! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 176pgs, FC $13.95 7 BILLION NEEDLES VOLUME 1 GN (W/A) Nobuaki Tadano Modern-day Japan is the stage for a new form of hard science-fiction, as author Nobuaki Tadano revisits one of the genre's Grand Masters, Hal Clement, in his debut series 7 Billion Needles. Loosely based on Clement's golden age title Needle, Tadano's gripping homage follows the life of a teenage girl whose melancholy days are dramatically changed when her body becomes host to an alien life form caught up in an intergalactic manhunt. Always sporting her headphones to try to close out the people and the world around her, Hikaru is a somewhat reclusive teenaged girl. Within her body resides another lifeform known as Ciel, a hunter in search of an intergalactic murderer intent on wiping out humanity. In 7 Billion Needles, two lives share one heart as they race to protect each other and the memories they cherish. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x8, 192pgs, B&W $12.99 TEZUKA'S APOLLO'S SONG PART 1 TP (W/A) Osamu Tezuka Tezuka's classic manga, now offered in two volumes! Scarred by a childhood without true love, Shogo is a young man who harbors dangerously sociopathic tendancies. When his callousness and cruelty to others comes to the attention of the Goddess of Love, Shogo is sentenced to a horrible fate: He will fall in love and lose his heart's desire over the course of several lifetimes. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES PART ONE—SC, 6x9, 288pgs, B&W $10.95 PART TWO—SC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W $10.95 TWIN SPICA VOLUME 3 GN (W/A) Kou Yaginuma Mankind's hopes and dreams are realized in Asumi Kamogawa, the lead character of Twin Spica. A teenage girl with a troubled past, looks to the stars to bring her a better future as she has ambitions to become a member of Japan's first manned space mission! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $10.95 VIPER COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE MIDDLEMAN: DOOMSDAY ARMAGEDDON APOCALYPSE GN (W) Javier Grillo-Marxuach (A) Armando Mendoza The Middleman and Wendy return in a new adventure that completes the epic journey of their cult hit TV show! A betrayal by one of Wendy's closest friends sets off a chain of events that threatens the very fabric of human existence. Alone and surrounded by the forces of FATBOY and their leader, the dreaded Manservant Neville, Wendy and The Middleman stare down the barrel of a sacrifice so ultimate it will shake the Middleman universe to its very foundation! Based on the lost series script by creator Javier Grillo-Marxuach and co-executive producer Hans Beimler. SC, 6x9, 72pgs, FC $7.95 VIZ MEDIA LLC VIZ MEDIA LLC BLEACH, VOL. 32 (W/A) Tite Kubo After healing Ichigo's terrible wounds so that he can face the diabolic Grimmjow at full strength, Orihime must watch from the sidelines as the two battle. RATING: T SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 SHAMAN KING, VOL. 30 (W/A) Hiroyuki Takei Hao reveals that another tournament has been scheduled to take place on a sunken lost continent far away. This holy land known as Mu is where the Shaman King will ultimately be crowned. RATING: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 TEGAMI BACHI, VOL. 3 (W/A) Hiroyuki Asada Lag almost breaks the record time on his Letter Bee test, securing a job as a Letter Bee! But his celebration ends with unwelcome news: the record holder, Gauche Suede, is no longer a Letter Bee! RATING: T SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 TORIKO, VOL. 2 (W/A) Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro When Toriko is hired to capture the rare and delicious Puffer Whale, he's going to require some help. In order to remove the Puffer Whale's poison Toriko will need to track down his old friend and fellow gourmet hunter, Coco. RATING: T SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 SHONEN JUMP VOL. 8 #10 OCTOBER 2010 THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MANGA! One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! RATING: T Magazine, 328pgs, PC $4.99 INUYASHA, VOL. 52 (W/A) Rumiko Takahashi Kagome learns a piece of critical lore about the Shikon Jewel as well as the secret behind the incredible powers she cannot access. Our friends' archenemy Naraku takes on a particularly malevolent new form. And Sesshomaru regains something very precious to him! RATING: T+ SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 THE LEGEND OF ZELDA, VOL. 10 (W/A) Akira Himekawa Link’s friend Tetra is taken prisoner by a ghost ship, and Link falls overboard when he tries to save her. When he wakes up, he finds himself embarked on another fantastic quest! The discovery of the Phantom Hourglass sets Link on a journey to rescue Tetra, find the Sand of Hours and break the curse on the Temple of the Ocean King. RATING: A SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $7.99 ARATA: THE LEGEND, VOL. 3 (W/A) Yuu Watase Hinohara manages to escape his captors, and now he must make his way back to the Amawakuni capital. In order to get there, however, he has to first cross the region ruled by the treacherous Kannagi! RATING: T SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 HAYATE THE COMBAT BUTLER, VOL. 16 (W/A) Kenjiro Hata NOT a dream! NOT an imaginary story! Hayate and Hinagiku are on a date! Trouble is, each one thinks the other one hates them. But when Hayate busts out his surprisingly l33t dating skills, not even a trip to the world's worst movie theater can ruin the couple's night out. RATING: T+ SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99 BOKURANO: OURS, VOL. 2 (W/A) Mohiro Kitoh Giant robots are invading Earth and 15 teenagers must figure out a way to stop them. The key to mankind's survival is a towering mecha known as Zearth, but the iron giant's power is not infinite. It gets its strength from the power of life supplied by each teenage pilot. RATING: T+ SC, 6x8, 216pgs, B&W $12.99 DETROIT METAL CITY, VOL. 6 (W/A) Kiminori Wakasugi By all appearances, Soichi Negishi is a sweet, well-mannered boy who likes Swedish pop music, trendy boutiques, and all things fashionable. But at the same time he's also Krauser II, front man for Detroit Metal City, an indie death metal band whose popularity increases by the day. RATING: M SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W $12.99 DOGS, VOL. 4 (W/A) Shirow Miwa As Campanella Frühling's train speeds on, bearing disaster to the Underground and its denizens, Bishop gives Heine more clues to his past. But the aims of Bishop, who wears his own "collar," are unclear: why is he revealing these things now, and why did he save Heine in the first place? RATING: M SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W $12.99 EISNER-NOMINATED VIZ SIGNATURE TITLES! AVAILABLE NOW 20TH CENTURY BOYS (W/A) Naoki Urasawa RATING: T+ VOLUME 1 (NOV084306)—SC, 6x8, 216pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 2 (JAN094526)—SC, 6x8, 216pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 3 (MAR094447)—SC, 6x8, 216pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 4 (MAY091061)—SC, 6x8, 216pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 5 (JUL091109)—SC, 6x8, 216pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 6 (SEP091016)—SC, 6x8, 216pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 7 (NOV090943)—SC, 6x8, 216pgs, B&W $12.99 PLUTO: URASAWA X TEZUKA, VOL.01 (W/A) Naoki Urasawa RATING: T+ VOLUME 1 (NOV084307)—SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 2 (DEC084307)—SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 3 (FEB094481)—SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 4 (APR091034)—SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 5 (JUN091123)—SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 6 (AUG091094)—SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 7 (OCT091123)—SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 8 (DEC091026)—SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.99 OISHINBO (W/A) Tetsu Kariya RATING: T VOLUME 1: JAPANESE CUISINE (OCT084470)—SC, 6x8, 272pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 2: SAKE (DEC084306)—SC, 6x8, 272pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 3: RAMEN & GYOZA (FEB094482)—SC, 6x8, 272pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 4: FISH, SUSHI, & SASHIMI (APR091035)—SC, 6x8, 276pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 5: VEGETABLES (JUN091122)—SC, 6x8, 268pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 6: THE JOY OF RICE (AUG091093)—SC, 6x8, 268pgs, B&W $12.99 VOLUME 7: IZAKAYA—PUB FOOD (OCT091121)—SC, 6x8, 276pgs, B&W $12.99 ************************************************************************ LIBRARY WARS: LOVE & WAR, VOL. 2 (W/A) Hiro Arikawa When the director of the Kanto Library Base gets sick, a temporary replacement is assigned, according to regulations. But Iku and her roommate Asako discover a trail of missing books that lead back to the temporary director. Has he betrayed everything the Library Forces stand for and handed books over to the enemy?! RATING: T+ SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 BUTTERFLIES, FLOWERS, VOL. 4 (W/A) Yuki Yoshihara Choko Kuze is in a relationship with Masayuki Domoto, her current boss and former servant. But his eccentric behavior is nothing compared to that of company president Yanagi. Yanagi issues a challenge for Masayuki to protect Choko's nether regions from him for three days while she stays in the president of Benten Estate's home. RATING: M SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 SHAKUGAN NO SHANA, VOL. 6 (W/A) Yashichiro Takahashi Thanks to the Treasure Tool left behind by Friagne, Margery Daw ?nally manages to track down the elusive Lamies, but Shana won't let Lamies go without a ?ght! RATING: T+ SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $9.99 CACTUS'S SECRET, VOL. 3 (W/A) Nana Haruta Miku confessed her love to Fujioka and was rejected. Despite that, the two have gotten closer lately. But now the mysterious Kudou arrives on the scene! He entices Miku to go on a date with him by promising to tell her "Fujioka's secret"... RATING: T SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $9.99 SUMMER, FIREWORKS, AND MY CORPSE NOVEL (W) Otsuichi Two short novels, including the title story and Black Fairy Tale,plus a bonus short story. Summer is the simple story of a nine-year-old girl who dies while on summer vacation. While her youthful killers try to hide her body, she tells us the story--from the point of view of her dead body--of the boys' attempt to get away with murder. Black Fairy Tale is classic J-horror: a young girl loses an eye in an accident but receives a transplant. Now she can see again, but what she sees out of her new left eye is the experiences and memories of its previous owner. Its previous deceased owner. SC, 5x8, 300pgs, B&W $14.99 THE OUROBOROS WAVE NOVEL (W) Jyouji Hayashi Ninety years from now, a satellite detects a nearby black hole scientists dub Kali for the Hindu goddess of destruction. Humanity embarks on a generations-long project to tap the energy of the black hole and establish colonies on planets across the solar system. Earth and Mars and the moons Europa (Jupiter) and Titan (Uranus) develop radically different societies, with only Kali, that swirling vortex of destruction and creation, and the hated but crucial Artificial Accretion Disk Development association (AADD) in common. SC, 5x8, 420pgs, B&W $14.99 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM VIZ MEDIA DRAGON BALL: CHAPTER BOOK, VOL. 10 SC, 5x7, 80pgs, B&W $4.99 HOSHIN ENGI, VOL. 20 SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 NARUTO: CHAPTER BOOK, VOL. 15 SC, 5x7, 80pgs, B&W $4.99 RASETSU, VOL. 6 SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 SAND CHRONICLES, VOL. 9 SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 ST. ? DRAGON GIRL, VOL. 8 SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $9.99 WE WERE THERE, VOL. 12 SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC SALEM’S DAUGHTER #5 (W) Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco (A) Caio Reis (C) Rob Liefeld, David Seidman The conclusion of the two-issue Jersey Devil storyline is here. Anna and Braden continue to track down an extremely deadly creature that lives deep in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. But as the two get closer to finding the creature they are hunting, Braden and Anna soon realize that they might actually be the ones who are hunted. 32pgs, FC $2.99 GRIMM FAIRY TALES #52 (W) Joe Brusha (A) TBD (C) Corey Knaebel Part two of the Glass Coffin continues as Sela’s quest to free Prince Erik’s soul brings her into conflict with servants of the Dark Horde…vile creatures whose sole purpose is to cause grief and pain by destroying everything pure and good in the world. With the help of a new ally, a mysterious and magical Golden Stag, Sela is determined to put a stop to their evil ways. But her fight against the Dark Horde earns her a new enemy in one pf their most powerful generals …the evil and treacherous Goblin Queen! 56pgs, FC $2.99 GRIMM FAIRY TALES #50—HAITI RELIEF COVER (W) Joe Brusha (A) TBD (C) Gabriel Rearte The earthquake that struck Haiti in January of this year caused catastrophic damage and loss of life. With as many as three million people being affected by the quake.. Through this special variant Zenescope is offering its support to those struck by this tragedy. A portion of proceeds from this book will be donated to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. This special exclusive will be limited to initial retailer orders only. 56pgs, FC $20.00 GRIMM FAIRY TALES: INFERNO #4 (W) Ralph Tedesco (A) Gabriel Rearte (C) Sean Chen Mercy Dante has battled through hordes of demons and been victorious each time with her soul and mind still intact. Worn down and tired she must now face her most difficult test yet…her own inner demons. As Mercy enters into the next ring of hell she comes face to face with her past actions and she must fight the urge to succumb to the insanity that surrounds her. She must either accept and to carry the burden of her past or succumb to the pits of hell for all eternity. Redemption is within her reach but the Inferno is relentless and no one before her has ever survived its evil. 56pgs, FC $2.99 GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS: NEVERLAND HC (W) Joe Brusha (A) Vic Durichio (C) David Finch The creators of Grimm Fairy Tales and Return to Wonderland bring you a dark new addition to the Grimm Universe. Pan never wanted to grow up and now he's found the key to immortality and a way to rule the realm of Neverland forever. All he needs is a steady supply of children to complete his sinister plans. Once a magical paradise, Pan has reshaped Neverland into the ultimate nightmare for any child unlucky enough to visit. Only one child has ever been able to escape. Now as an adult, Hook may be the only person who can put a stop to Pan's madness. HC, 7x10, 184pgs, FC $24.99 BEYOND WONDERLAND TP (W) Raven Gregory (A) Dan Leister, Nei Ruffino (C) J. Scott Campbell The graphic novel collection of the much anticipated sequel to the smash hit series Return to Wonderland is here. And this time around madness will reach well Beyond Wonderland! SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $17.99 AGON #5 (W) Scott Burn, Ralph Tedesco, Joe Brusha (A) Paul Roper (C) David Seidman The final battle is here! Seth has thrown down the gauntlet. Earth joins forces with the remaining aliens to face their greatest and most dangerous challenge yet…a fight to the death against the hierarchy itself. The newly formed alliance must defeat the physically and mentally superior Ryke and his minions with everything at stake... Win and save trillions of lives; lose and the end of mankind is imminent. Worlds will watch as life itself hangs in the balance. Do not miss the shocking and awe-inspiring conclusion to Agon! 32pgs, FC $2.99 MERC #5 (W) Jerry Brown (A) Daniel Schneider (C) Dimitri Patelis About to face the battle of his life Sonny significantly upgrades his hardware Merc-style – upgrades that cut his life expectancy to a few days…leaving him alive just long enough to storm Booth's industrial compound, save Dane and the brain implant she carries which holds the key to the fate of millions. But even before he thinks about doing that he must face the invincible Kung in an ultimate showdown. The final issue of the incredible action-filled sci-fi thriller is here and you don’t want to miss it! 32pgs, FC $2.99 1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS: THE ADVENTURES OF SINBAD #12 (W) Dan Wickline (A) Brent Peeples (C) Diego Bernard The City of the Dead holds many secrets and terrible dangers. Giant scorpions, skeletal warriors and other living nightmares walk its streets. . . all under the control of a being of unimaginable evil. Buried underground for thousands of years, his decaying flesh and tattered bandages a constant reminder of a bitter betrayal, the ancient Wizard Terrae Motus plans to make the world to suffer for his pain...and Sinbad and his crew are first on his list. 32pgs, FC $2.99 CHARMED #3 (W) Paul Ruditis, Raven Gregory (A) Dave Hoover (C) David Seidman, Tony Shasteen Someone… or something is hunting down the innocents that have been saved by the Charmed ones and murdering them in cold blood. As Piper, Phoebe and Page race to save the remaining innocents the forces of the underworld continue to gather the last remaining ingredients that will complete the ritual that will bring back the greatest foe the Charmed ones have ever faced. An enemy so powerful not even the power of three may be able to stop it from destroying us all. 32pgs, FC $3.50 YEN PRESS GOSSIP GIRL MANGA VOLUME 1: FOR YOUR EYES ONLY GN (W) Cecily von Ziegesar (A) HyeKyung Baek The original Gossip Girl cast returns in a re-imagination of their high school days when Blair and Vanessa become unlikely roommates!Blair and Serena were BFF's until Blair discovered that her boyfriend Nate cheated on her with Serena! As if that wasn't enough, Serena then disappeared without a word. Now she's back and trying to make amends with Blair. Too bad Serena's former BFF has no intention of forgiving her. After seeing Serena with her new boyfriend, Dan, Blair intends to respond in kind! Will a photo of Dan kissing Blair put an end to Serena's budding relationship? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x8, 192pgs, B&W $12.99 BLACK GOD VOLUME 9 TP (W) Dall-Young Lim (A) Sung-Woo Park A fantasy-action series about the tenuous partnership between a young game designer and a superhuman girl. With the danger in Okinawa now passed, Keita, Kuro, and Akane return to Tokyo. Though Kuro and he were ultimately victorious in Okinawa, Keita worries that his own weakness is holding back the team and begins training even harder to face the battles that lie ahead. Unfortunately, more than danger is looming on the horizon. A roaming mototsumitama wanders into town, causing as much of a fuss as Kuro did when she first arrived in Keita's life! NOTE: Previously offered in Previews PLUS #917. SC, 5x7, 192pgs $11.99 BLACK GOD VOLUME 10 TP (W) Dall-Young Lim (A) Sung-Woo Park Kuro begins her intensive training with a master Motosumitama to learn a new style of martial arts. Though he compliments her form, she still has much to learn. Meanwhile, Excel has miraculously resurfaced. Her knowledge of the Kaionji group would be invaluable... if she hadn't lost her memory! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $11.99 HIGURASHI WHEN THEY CRY VOLUME 8: TIME KILLING PART 2 GN (W/A) Yoshiki Tonogai A sleepy town in rural Japan turns grisly in this chilling horror series in this New York Times manga bestseller! Following a lead on the kidnapping of the construction minister's grandson, Officers Ooishi and Akasaka spot a secluded outpost station that shows signs of recent traffic. A little poking around brings them face-to-face with the boy's abductors, and the criminals aren't going down without a fight! Once the boy is recovered, the dam project is put on hold, and it seems to be a happy ending for everyone. What could Rika's warning possibly have been about…? (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 192pgs, B&W $11.99 MAXIMUM RIDE: THE MANGA VOLUME 3 TP (W) James Patterson (A) NaRae Lee James Patterson's best-selling series is adapted into a manga series, with Volumes 3 and 4 adapting the second novel in the Maximum Ride series. The Flock members are taken under the wing of an FBI agent and try to live "normal" lives by going to school, making friends... and continuing their relentless search for their parents. But the Erasers return, forcing the Flock to abandon their search and make their escape once again. It's also becoming more obvious to Max that her destiny is to save the world; a destiny which proves especially challenging to meet when she must first face her ultimate match: a newer and better version of herself, Maximum Ride II. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x8, 240pgs, B&W $12.99 SUMOMOMO, MOMOMO VOLUME 5 TP (W/A) Shinobu Ohtaka An heir to a martial arts dynasty tries to stop an impending civil war in Japan. The struggle for the antidote for Koushi and Momoko's poison continues as Tenka succeeds in defeating his younger brother Tenchi. When Tenrei attempts to execute his step-brothers, Sanae steps in to save the day, clad in her special uniform. Next, Iroha and Hanzou square off against Tenton, but are helpless against her incredible power. Their lives are spared, however when Momoko intercedes to fight in their place. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $10.99 SUNDOME VOLUME 7 GN (W/A) Kazuto Okada Spending a late night together at Kurumi's house, Aiba and Kurumi celebrate with a private fireworks party... but just when that peaceful and happy moment reaches its climax, Kurumi's mysterious older male companion shows up. There's no hiding the reality of their situation any longer... (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $12.99 GOLDILOCKS AND THE SEVEN SQUAT BEARS HC (W/A) Emile Bravo Beloved fairytale worlds collide in this rollicking adventure for kids and parents alike! The Seven Squat Bears are a hardworking bunch. Panic ensues, one day when they come home from a long day working in the mines to find a giantess sleeping on their beds... all of their beds! But one enterprising bear decides that the solution to their problem is a prince! But do they need to set off in search of a slaying-prince? Or a princess-marrying prince? Or Both?! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x7, 32pgs, FC $14.99 BOOKS SECTION ANIMATION TWO GUYS NAMED JOE: MASTER ANIMATION STORYTELLERS JOE GRANT & JOE RANFT HC (W) John Canemaker This book explores the interplay between personal creativity and the craft of animation storytelling, as seen through the lives and art of two of its greatest practitioners: Joe Grant and Joe Ranft. A gifted newspaper caricaturist, Joe Grant contributed ideas for Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony shorts as well as classic masterworks like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Dumbo, and significant contributions to Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Mulan, and The Lion King. Joe Ranft built on the traditions of the past forged by Grant and others to become the top animation storyboard artist of his generation, working on Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, James and the Giant Peach, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast. Although their combined careers spanned the Golden Age of traditional animation that began in the 1930s at The Walt Disney Company and became the present digital age at Pixar Animation Studios, their extraordinary contributions remain largely unknown to the public. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x9, 192pgs, FC $40.00 ART BOOKS THE ART OF DREW STRUZAN HC (W/A) Drew Struzan From black-and-white and color comprehensives (presenting concepts and ideas) to final poster paintings, this visual tour of Drew Struzan's gallery of works collects over 300 pieces of artwork, accompanied by an exclusive interview with the artist revealing the secrets of more than three dozen of his most famous projects. Also showcased are scores of previously unseen pieces, including unused final poster art for movies such as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Hellboy II, variations on poster art for Blade Runner, and never-before-seen preliminary art for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12.25, 160pgs, FC $39.95 FANTASY PLUS: BEST ARTWORK OF CHINESE CG ARTISTS SC The first volume in an exciting, new series, this edition is an ideal introduction to contemporary CG art in China, where some of the best video games are produced today. Works featured are by China's brightest newcomers, all wildly creative and true masters of fantasy. Whilst they draw inspiration from classics such as Street Fighter and Final Fantasy, it's their own bold vision and creativity that sets them apart. Flick through the pages and you'll find echoes of Robotech, Hellboy, Tekken, Zelda, and Voltron amongst hundreds of new incarnations that are intricate, compelling, and totally engrossing. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 192pgs, FC $29.95 ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #31 This issue of Illustration features the spectacular art of J. Frederick Smith, best known for his sexy editorial illustrations for Esquire, Collier's, and many more fiction magazines of the 40s and 50s. Smith later became a noted glamour photographer, shooting many Playboy centerfolds and other fashion oriented subjects. Also featured is illustrator J. Fleming Gould, known best for his black-and-white interior illustrations for numerous pulp and men's adventure magazines, and an overview of the history of Schoonover Studios, filled with unpublished photographs, as well as gorgeous illustrations from many Schoonover studio artists. Plus, numerous book reviews, exhibitions, and events round out the issue. (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, SC, 96pgs, FC $15.00 JUXTAPOZ VOLUME 17 #9 SEPTEMBER 2010 Presenting a gallery of underground artists who influence much of the graphics, fashion, and new art seen today, Juxtapoz gives readers the latest in modern art worldwide! Each issue features interviews and reviews of artists, as well as photos from galleries and exhibits, rare sketches, portfolios, and full-color layouts of painters and cartoonists and their works. (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, FC $5.99 JUXTAPOZ EROTICA HC Juxtapoz Erotica features titillating visual explorations of sexuality by two dozen of the most exciting artists working today, including David Choe, Fernando Cohen, John Solis, Justine Lai, Rockin' Jellybean, Asaji Muroi, and Hu Ming. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 8x10, 208pgs, FC $29.95 MIDDLE EARTH: A VISION OF MODERN MYTH HC (A) Donato Giancola From the brush of Donato Giancola, winner of the Hugo Award, the Hamilton King Award, and multiple medals from Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art, comes a book filled with new illustrations that apply his legendary Renaissance-style craftsmanship to J.R.R. Tolkein's visionary Middle-earth saga! From Helm's Deep to Mount Doom, Donato takes readers on a colorful tour filled with warriors, wizards, dragons and dwarfs, exhibiting his astonishing technical virtuosity in every scene brought vividly to life! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 88pgs, FC $25.00 SPECTRUM: THE BEST IN CONTEMPORARY FANTASTIC ART VOLUME 6 TP (NEW PRINTING) (E) Cathy Fenner, Arnie Fenner Back In Print! Spectrum 6 includes work by SF genre favorites Michael Whelan, Don Maitz, Jim Burns, James Gurney, Donato Giancola, Bob Eggleton, Steve Hickman, Alex Ross, Charles Vess, and Joseph Michael Linsner, along with mainstream work by Kinuko Craft, Peter de Sève, Thom Ang, and David Bowers, and fine art by Kent Williams, Greg Spalenka, Dave McKean, and Jeffrey Jones among many others. Cover art by Hugo Award-winning British artist, Jim Burns. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 176pgs, FC $27.95 YOSHITOMO NARA: NOBODY'S FOOL HC (W) Melissa Chiu, Miwako Tezuka Created in partnership with Asia Society Museum in conjunction with a major retrospective, this first comprehensive monograph on the work of art superstar Yoshitomo Nara assembles 20 years worth of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and drawings that map the evolution of one of the most influential and internationally renowned artists working today. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 272pgs, FC $60.00 SWORD'S EDGE: PAINTINGS INSPIRED BY ROBERT E. HOWARD HC (W/A) Sanjulian Countless artists have painted Robert E. Howard's iconic characters through the years, but none have done so more brilliantly than legendary Spanish painter, Manuel Perez Clemente Sanjulian. With the impact of a battleaxe, Sword's Edge collects an action-filled brace of paintings that brings Howard's classic stories to vivid life for a new generation of enthusiasts! (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE DAVE NESTLER SKETCHBOOKS (A) Dave Nestler Dave Nestler's made a career of illustrating impossibly beautiful women, creating some of the most breathtaking paintings you've ever had dancing through your fondest naughty thoughts. Nestler lets you roam through pages and pages of delightful, detailed finished drawings of females in all manner of positions and attitudes, giving you valuable insight into his craft (and letting you enjoy the view!). MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1—SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2: BAD GIRLS RIDE AGAIN—SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W $9.95 COLLECTING AND COLLECTIBLES LEE'S TOY REVIEW #214 SEPTEMBER 2010 In this issue, new products for the fall NYC Toy Fair will be reviewed. Plus several market reports, keeping you updated on the newest toy trends. Plus, new action figures and die-cast toys for Summer 2010. Also, our famous Lee's Guide to Collecting installment — G.I. Joe figures from Japan and Australia! The Guide alone is worth the purchase price of the magazine! Also find Vintage Toy reviews, McFarlane's Sports Picks, G.I. Joe, Transformers, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, and more! Includes The nation’s #1 Hot Wheels Price Guide! Lee’s Toy Review: Just the facts — Cover to Cover! (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, 100pgs, FC $6.95 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #191 AFD reports directly from the San Diego Comic Con this issue! Advance buzz from the toy companies indicate several new announcements will be made at the show and AFD editors will be on hand to bring readers exclusive photos coverage. Action News Briefs, new announcements, and a price guide are featured, plus AFD’s Speed Shop showcasing the latest Hot Wheels releases round out this issue. (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, 64pgs, FC $5.95 COMICS ALTER EGO #96 This issue of Alter Ego focuses on The Mighty Crusaders — the Archie group’s 1960s challenge to Marvel Comics! This historical overview features vintage art and artifacts by Jerry Siegel, Paul Reinman, Simon & Kirby, and John Rosenberger — plus titanic tributes to the Crusaders by Bob Fujitane, George Tuska, Bob Layton, and others. Also: Ron Goulart on 1940s MLJ, an interview with 1950s comics artist Mell Lazarus, FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with C.C. Beck and Marc Swayze, and more about Mary Marvel on TV. Plus, Michael T. Gilbert's Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt! (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, 84pgs, PC $7.95 BACK-ISSUE #43 This issue of Back Issue features jungle and barbarian characters that are “Born To Be Wild”! Shanna fans will be bedazzled by a star-studded line-up of creators who tell all about the She-Devil and a Shanna art gallery including pinups by John Byrne, Michael Lopez, Aaron Lopresti, Jason Pearson, and Stephane Roux. Then, Bruce Jones and Brent Anderson speak “Pro2Pro” about Ka-Zar the Savage and barbarian go-to guy Larry Hama is spotlighted in an exclusive interview. Plus: Beowulf, Claw the Unconquered, Korg 70,000 B.C., Red Sonja, Rima the Jungle Girl, and Steven Alan Payne asks: Was Conan a racist? With art and/or commentary by Brian Azzarello, Pat Boyette, Ernie Chan, Peter B. Gillis, Paul Gulacy, Gerard Jones, Joe Kubert, David Michelinie, Nestor Redondo, Carol Seuling, Louise Simonson, Roy Thomas, and Barry Windsor-Smith! All this, and a jaw-dropping Shanna cover by Frank Cho! (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, 84pgs, PC $7.95 CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE SPECIAL: RONAN As 'Supreme Accuser of the Kree Empire' it's Ronan's duty to pass judgment on heroes and villains across the galaxy. Hailing from the distant planet Hela, Ronan has been at the forefront of the Kree's attempts to conquer Earth and dominate the entire Milky Way. A mighty warrior who dishes out his own brand of justice with his hammer, 'the Universal Weapon', Ronan has clashed with the likes of the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Prepare to be judged with this special edition of Classic Marvel Figurine Collection Magazine featuring a comprehensive, 20-page magazine focusing on Ronan, complete with an imposing, hand-sculpted lead figurine and exclusive slipcase and double-sided poster. (C: 0-1-3) Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC $24.00 CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE Bring on the Bad Guys! These fully-authorized, hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Each 3 1/2" figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The accompanying magazine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews. The fabulous characters featured this month are: Klaw (#130) and Grim Reaper (#131)! (C: 0-1-3) #130 KLAW—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC $12.00 #131 GRIM REAPER—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC $12.00 COMIC SHOP NEWS #1207-1210 Comic Shop News is comics' weekly newsletter. Each issue is full-color, 8-12 pages in length, and features CSNsider, news, and interviews. CSN has a complete monthly checklist (complete with PREVIEWS order numbers), plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," and a monthly checklist of all the first issues for the month! Tabloid PI COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1670 Batman Returns! The time-tossed Bruce Wayne has made his way back to the modern era, and CBG examines his travels across the ages! Plus, CBG's exclusive San Diego Comic Con Scrapbook makes this an issue you can't miss! (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, PC $5.99 COMICS REVUE PRESENTS AUGUST 2010 This issue reprints classic strips featuring The Phantom in "Return of the Sky Band" by Lee Falk and Ray Moore; Flash Gordon in "Journey Across Mongo" by Mac Raboy; Mandrake the Magician in "The World of Z" by Lee Falk and Phil Davis; Tarzan in "Korak and the Madmen" by Russ Manning; Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores; Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff; and Casey Ruggles by Warren Tufts. Plus, daily stories in black and white starring Flash Gordon, Modesty Blaise, Secret Agent Corrigan, Alley Oop, Tarzan, Krazy Kat, and Buz Sawyer. And continuing the first Mandrake the Magician daily story from 1934, "The Cobra" by Lee Falk and Ray Moore! (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, 120pgs, PC $19.95 DC COMICS: THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY POSTER BOOK SC (W) Robert Schnakenberg (A) Various Here are 100 of the most important, most incredible, and most bizarre comic-book covers from DC’s incredible archives — all perforated and ready to display in your apartment, dorm room, or cubicle! From Action Comics #1 and Batman #1 to lesser-known heroes like Mister District Attorney, this oversized compilation features every major milestone in DC’s extraordinary history: Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing, Watchmen, Fables, 100 Bullets, and much more. On the reverse of each poster are images of related covers and entertaining commentary, often with remarks from the cover artists themselves. Complete with a foreword from longtime DC Comics veteran Paul Levitz, this amazing anthology is a must-have item for any comic-book fan! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 11x14, 208pgs, FC $40.00 DC COMICS SUPERHERO COLLECTION MAGAZINE SPECIAL: JONAH HEX Now a major motion picture starring Josh Brolin, John Malkovich, and Megan Fox slated for June 18th! Dig up the secrets of the meanest gunslinger in the Old West in this Jonah Hex special issue packed with a 20-page magazine and a hand-painted lead figurine of the hard-bitten bounty hunter! (C: 0-1-3) Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC $24.00 DC COMICS SUPERHERO COLLECTION MAGAZINE The ultimate collection for comics fans, the DC Superhero Collection Figurine Magazine brings together DC Comics' greatest heroes and villains! Official figurines of the characters, both good and evil, are cast in lead, individually hand-painted and numbered to form an authentic collector's edition. Each comes with a 20-page magazine providing detailed history and background on the featured characters, including exclusive images and interviews. Choose this month from: The Question (#64) and Brainiac (#65). (C: 0-1-3) #64 THE QUESTION—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC $14.00 #65 BRAINIAC—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC $14.00 DC SUPER HEROES ULTIMATE POP-UP BOOK DELUXE LIMITED EDITION (W/A) Matthew Reinhart Critically acclaimed pop-up engineer Matthew Reinhart celebrates the history, heroes, and villains of the DC Universe in this ultimate 3-D masterpiece! Bursting with over 25 impressive pop-ups, this deluxe format features a variety of unique novelty elements-including a light-up Bat-Signal, a cosmic Justice League of America battle scene, a twirling Lasso of Truth, and a transparent Invisible Jet! Starring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and many more favorite DC characters, this momentous pop-up exploration releases just in time for DC Comics' 75th Anniversary! Signed and numbered by Matthew, this stunning special edition also features a cloth slipcase and an exclusive extra pop-up, making it an absolute must-have for die-hard DC Super Hero fans of all ages! Limited to 250 copies worldwide! (C: 0-1-2) (Note Price), HC, 9x11, 12pgs, FC $250.00 DODGEM LOGIC MAGAZINE #3 Featuring a wraparound cover by Alan Moore! While the popular primates that we promised you last issue have receded back into the mist, we've tried hard to alleviate your sense of cheated rage and disappointment by enlisting laugh-along Luddites-for-Literature supremo Robin Ince to smooth the gentle gradient of your furrowed brow. We also tracked down Josie Long through credit-card transactions in her brave but ultimately doomed Shawshank Redemption bid for freedom, so she's back with us and doing what she likes best, if that's being handcuffed to a radiator. As for the thick wedge of extra pages that you're paying through the nose for in this bumper issue, they contain a rare compendium of delights. We've got confessions of calamitous careers in the constabulary, step-by-step instructions for do-it-yourself diabolism, and the rigorous recriminatory ruminations of a rogue town planner. We've got divine decadence and sultry San Francisco nights along with the exploits of troubled everyman Johnny Viable, some glamorous graffiti, and a tantalizing T-shirt transfer from the crayon box of Dodgem Logic's vendor of voluptuousness, Melinda Gebbie. (C: 0-1-1) MATURE THEMES Magazine (w/Inserts), 64pgs, FC $7.95 THE ESSENTIAL SUPERMAN ENCYCLOPEDIA SC (W) Robert Greenberger, Martin Pasko This fully-illustrated Superman encyclopedia serves as the definitive A-Z source for everything you ever wanted to know about the Man of Steel! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 496pgs, PC $30.00 JERRY ROBINSON: AMBASSADOR OF COMICS HC (W) N.C. Christopher Couch, (A) Jerry Robinson Jerry Robinson is one of the living legends of American comics. As a member of the original Batman team, he created the first and most iconic of all supervillains, the Joker, and co-created Robin, the archetypal sidekick. During the Golden and Silver Ages of comics, Robinson worked on every comic book genre there was, and brought to life his own super heroes such as London, Jet Scott, and Atoman. His artistry also extended beyond comic books into editorial cartooning and popular syndicated newspaper strips such as Still Life and Flubs & Fluffs, as well as magazine and book illustration, fine arts, academia, and humanitarian affairs. Robinson has been an influential teacher, an important curator of cartooning art exhibits, and a tireless champion of artists' rights. This rich, fully illustrated collection of his work was written in collaboration with the artist himself. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 224pgs, FC $35.00 MAD'S GREATEST ARTISTS: SERGIO ARAGONES HC (W/A) Sergio Aragones Featuring a foreword by Matt Groening! For over five decades, MAD Magazine has kept devoted audiences in stitches with its consistently excellent and surprisingly relevant satire. From the witty, shameless writing to the amusing, colorful comic illustrations, MAD is a timeless American classic. For the first time ever, here is a "greatest hits" collection of one of MAD's most popular and prolific artists — Sergio Aragones — hand-picked by the artist and featuring his greatest work from his debut with MAD in 1963 to the present.Assembled chronologically, it's packed with memorable cartoons, insightful interviews, new cover artwork commissioned exclusively for this tome, and a special pull-out poster of Sergio's "Marginals," the wildly popular mini-cartoons that have appeared in MAD's marginals for over 40 years. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 272pgs, FC $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE NEW SMITHSONIAN BOOK OF COMIC BOOK STORIES HC (NEW PRINTING) (W) Bob Callahan A panorama of some of the most creative and subversive art of our times, this one-of-a-kind anthology celebrates the artistry and insight of comic book art, graphic novels, and graphic journalism from the 1960s to the present. Classics such as R. Crumb's "I Remember the Sixties", Stan Lee's Spider-Man saga, The Final Chapter, and Dan Clowes' Caricature are featured, plus new sequences of work by Chris Ware and Ben Katchor created exclusively for this volume. 100 color and over 300 B&W illustrations throughout. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 400pgs, PC $39.95 SPY VS. SPY BOOK WITH FIGURINES (A) Antonio Prohias, Peter Kuper Direct from the pages of MAD Magazine, Spy vs. Spy is the visual embodiment of conflict and one-upmanship. This kit features two Spy figurines, complete with a 32-page book of the best Spy vs. Spy comic strips from MAD Magazine. (C: 0-1-2) Kit, SC, 3x3x2, 32pgs, B&W $8.95 DOCTOR WHO / TORCHWOOD DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #425 Doctor Who Magazine is the official publication of the smash-hit BBC TV series, Doctor Who — the most watched and best loved drama series in the UK! Packed with exclusive photos and interviews, this issue of DWM looks back at the first series of adventures starring the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) and Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and glimpses forward to what's in store in the future. The brand-new, full color comic strip continues, plus behind-the-scenes secrets are revealed about the series in Steven Moffat's Production Notes, The Fact of Fiction puts another story under the microscope, and all the latest books, audios, and DVDs are previewed and reviewed. (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, 68pgs, FC $8.40 TORCHWOOD MAGAZINE SPECIAL #23 This issue features Eve Myles on being a mum and the future of Torchwood, your complete guide to the Torchwood Hub, series Two's "Something Borrowed" comes under the classic episode spotlight, and a brand-new comic strip adventure begins! (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) Magazine, 100pgs, FC $9.99 DOCTOR WHO 2011 WALL CALENDAR Time is of the essence, and there's no better way to keep track of it than with this Doctor Who 2011 Wall Calendar! (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. 12x12, FC $14.99 FANTASY/SCI-FI BROM'S THE CHILD THIEF SC (W/A) Brom Now in Softcover! Award-winning artist Brom takes us on a haunting look at the true world of Peter Pan in this, his first full-length novel! From modern day New York to the dying land of Faerie, The Child Thief reveals the world of Peter Pan through the eyes of an insecure runaway who is seduced by Peter's charm. But any dreams of a fairy wonderland are quickly replaced by the reality of life and death survival as Peter's recruits are forced into a lethal battle in which the line between good and evil is blurred. Features an 8-page color insert and b&w illustrations throughout. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 496pgs, PC $16.99 FICTION - YOUNG READERS BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF (YA) HC (W/A) Lincoln Peirce For fans of the ever popular, ever hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, get ready to meet Big Nate! Big Nate is in a class by himself! But things don't always go your way just because you're awesome, as Nate barely survives his dad's toxic oatmeal before rushing off to school — minus his lunch! Then, he body slams the no-nonsense principal and accidentally insults his least-favorite teacher, the horrifying Mrs. Godfrey (a.k.a. "Godzilla") — and school's barely started! But, Nate keeps his cool. He knows he's destined for greatness... 'cause a fortune cookie told him so! (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 6x9, 214pgs, B&W $12.99 COMET IN MOOMINLAND SC (W/A) Tove Jansson Forebodings about a star with a tail lead Moomintroll and his friend Sniff on a quest to a mountain observatory... but the real adventure begins when they learn a comet is headed for earth! NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 192pgs, B&W $6.99 FINN FAMILY MOOMINTROLL SC (W/A) Tove Jansson Springtime arrives in Moominvalley, along with a shiny magic top hat that Moomontroll and his friends Snufkin and Sniff discover can turn anything — or anyone — into something else! NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 176pgs, B&W $6.99 MOOMINPAPA'S MEMOIRS SC (W/A) Tove Jansson Recuperating from a bad cold, Moominpapa finds time to record his youthful life of adventure and intrigue and ponder the experiences which have made him the remarkable Moomin he is. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 176pgs, B&W $6.99 MOOMINSUMMER MADNESS SC (W/A) Tove Jansson Flooded out of their home, the resourceful Moomin family readily take to life in a floating theatre where many strange things happen, odd even by Moomin standards! NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 176pgs, B&W $6.99 HORROR FANGORIA #297 OCTOBER 2010 Halloween comes home to Fangoria this October as we celebrate the spookiest of seasons with more shock than the average heart can take! This issue features coverage of Saw VII (director interview, 3D tech feature), Amer (a stylish Italian horror throwback), Buried (starring Ryan Reynolds), and Frank Darabont’s adaptation of celebrated comic series, The Walking Dead for AMC! Plus all of Fango's regular features, news, and reviews! (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, FC $8.99 HORRORHOUND #25 Horrorhound celebrates their 25th issue with a bang with this special issue devoted to the works of Stephen King! Featuring articles on The Shining, Carrie, Salem's Lot, and so much more! Plus, movie news on the US remake of Let the Right One In and Saw VII in 3-D and a look at the art of horror tattoos, as well as all of Horrorhound's regular features including Video Invasion: Remembering the VHS Boom!, Horror's Hallowed Grounds, Kitley's Krypt, Hall of Fame, and much more. (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, 68pgs, FC $6.99 RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #104 Rue Morgue Magazine is North America's original publication for horror in print and entertainment! Get exclusive interviews with horror favorites and check out the regular columns as well, all which will fill you with a frightful amount of horror knowledge! (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, 70pgs, FC $9.95 HOW-TO DRAGONART EVOLUTION: HOW TO DRAW EVERYTHING DRAGON SC (W/A) J "Neon Dragon" Peffer Inspiration, instruction, entertainment — readers get it all in this book filled with all-new dragons and detailed anatomy instruction by J "NeonDragon" Peffer (DragonArt: How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and Fantasy Creatures). (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC $22.99 DRAW & PAINT FANTASY ART WARRIORS & HEROES SC (W/A) Alan Lathwell Ten extremely gradual step-by-step projects show artists how to conceptualize, draw, and paint a great selection of warrior hero characters. Projects include all classic male and female warrior archetypes — from Thor, Achilles, and Conan to a Ronin Samurai and female Amazon. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC $22.99 DREAMSCAPES: MYTH & MAGIC — CREATING LEGENDARY CREATURES AND CHARACTERS IN WATERCOLOR SC (W/A) Stephanie Pui-Mun Law Much of what modern writers and artists depict follows in the footsteps of ancient tales and imagery. Dreamscapes: Myth & Magic explores these ancient origins while demonstrating the author's proven techniques for creating stunning, ethereal fantasy characters, creatures, and settings. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 176pgs, FC $24.99 HUMOR ANDROID KARENINA SC (W) Leo Tolstoy, Ben H. Winters Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters co-author Ben H. Winters is back with an all-new collaborator, legendary Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy, and the result is Android Karenina, an enhanced edition of the classic love story set in a dystopian world of robots, cyborgs, and interstellar space travel! As in the original novel, our story follows two relationships: The tragic adulterous love affair of Anna Karenina and Count Alexei Vronsky, and the more hopeful marriage of Nikolai Levin and Princess Kitty Shcherbatskaya. These characters live in a steampunk-inspired world of robitic butlers, clumsy automatons, and rudimentary mechanical devices. But when these copper-plated machines begin to revolt against their human masters, our characters must fight back using state-of-the-art 19th century technology and a sleek new model of ultra-human cyborgs like nothing the world has ever seen! (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W $12.95 DRINKING AT THE MOVIES SC (W/A) Julia Wertz Creator of the popular comic The Fat Party, Julia Wertz captures the hope and ambivalence of a generation in this funny, foulmouthed graphic memoir about overcoming the quarterlife slump. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W $15.00 DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: THE WRITERS AND ARTISTS WHO MADE THE NATIONAL LAMPOON INSANELY GREAT HC (W) Rick Meyerowitz From its first issue in April, 1970, the National Lampoon blazed like a comet, defining comedy as we know it today. To create Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead, former Lampoon illustrator Rick Meyerowitz selected the funniest material from the magazine and sought out the survivors of its first electrifying decade to gather their most revealing and outrageous stories. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 320pgs, FC $40.00 OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES SC (W) Sam Hoffman, with Eric Spiegelman Like Born to Kvetch and Yiddish with Dick and Jane, Old Jews Telling Jokes is an intelligent yet hysterically funny celebration of Jewish language and culture. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 336pgs, B&W $15.00 TRUE PREP: IT'S A WHOLE NEW OLD WORLD HC (W) Lisa Birnbach, Chip Kidd From the author of The Official Preppy Handbook comes a new take on the old world that Lisa Birnbach turned into an international best-selling phenomenon thirty years ago. True Prep looks at how the old guard of natural-fiber-loving, dog-worshipping, G&T-soaked preppies adapts to the new order of the Internet, cell phones, rehab, political correctness, reality TV and . . . polar fleece. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W $19.95 INTERNATIONAL GOTHIC & LOLITA BIBLE #35 Gothic Lolita, or "GothLoli," is a costuming craze popular among Japanese teenagers and young women which emphasizes Victorian-style girl's clothing, often imitating the look of Victorian porcelain dolls. Packed with full-color photographs and imagery, this guide features many variations of the Gothic Lolita style, as well as original design patterns and reference material to craft your own costumes. Japanese text. (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Magazine, 130pgs, FC $28.99 HOBBY JAPAN SEPTEMBER 2010 The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan has a new look and a larger format! Plus, the monthly "How to Build..." feature, which shows readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam kits from Bandai! Japanese text. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Magazine, 400pgs, PC $12.99 MEGAMI SEPTEMBER 2010 Megami is the best Japanese anime magazine for tons of free giveaways, as well as full-color artwork and posters! Includes telephone cards, punch-out "character stands," stickers, and much more! Japanese text. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Magazine, 174pgs, PC $17.99 NEWTYPE SEPTEMBER 2010 Newtype is the top source for all your anime and manga needs! It features all of the latest news on anime, manga, music, and games. Includes toy and model reviews, interviews with directors and actors, and columns by industry experts. Japanese text. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Magazine, FC $13.99 MOVIE/TV BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER NOVEL COLLECTIONS (W) Various Buffy Summers is the Chosen One — the Slayer. Born with unnatural strength and instincts, she alone must fight off the vampires of the world to save humankind. Originally based on the cult classic TV series, these repackages of popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer titles will bring Buffy's exploits to a new, bloodthirsty generation. Volume 1 collects Coyote Moon, Night of the Living Rerun, and Portal Through Time, while Volume 2 collects Halloween Rain, Bad Bargain, and Afterimage. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. VOL. 1—SC, 6x9, 544pgs $9.99 VOL. 2—SC, 6x9, 544pgs $9.99 G-FAN #93 Godzilla is set to come roaring back in 2012 with a big-budget release by Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros.! Get all the latest details in G-FAN, the only magazine devoted exclusively to Godzilla and other giant monsters. Plus, a full report of the happenings at this July's G-FEST in Rosemont, IL, product previews, movie reviews, interviews, and much more. (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, 80pgs, PC $5.95 HAMMER GLAMOUR 2011 WALL CALENDAR Over fifty years ago, with the release of The Curse of Frankenstein and Christopher Lee in Dracula, Hammer ushered in a whole new era of blood and barely restrained cleavage in glorious color, mixing sex and horror with a style and panache that made the small British company world famous. The Hammer Glamour calendar is a lavish, full color celebration of Hammer's female stars, including Ingrid Pitt, Martine Beswick, Caroline Munro, Barbara Shelley, Joanna Lumley, Nastassja Kinski, and, of course, Raquel Welch (who can forget her fur bikini in One Million Years B. C.?) (C: 0-1-1) Calendar, 13x13, FC $13.95 HORROR MOVIE FREAK SC (W) Don Sumner You'll scream with delight while reading this fun and engaging book as it recommends and explores the fright flicks all horror fans need to see to ascend to the level of a true horror freak. Selected by a panel of judges, independent filmmakers, and writers, this salute to horror movies includes classics (Frankenstein and The Wolfman), newer movies (Saw and The Descent), and lesser-known gems (Dog Soldiers). The book also includes a free DVD of George Romero's classic, Night of the Living Dead. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x8, 256pgs, FC $19.99 HOUSE: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE HIT MEDICAL DRAMA SC (W) Ian Jackman The Emmy Award-winning FOX show, House, is centered around one of the most compelling characters on television, cynical genius doctor Gregory House (portrayed by Hugh Laurie), who heads a team of specialists at a fictional teaching hospital in Princeton, New Jersey. This first, fully authorized guide to the hit medical drama offers unprecedented access to the actors and creators. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W $16.99 INVESTIGATING BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SC (W) Roz Kaveney, Jennifer Stoy This book explores the new Battlestar Galactica from beginning to end, covering all of the show's principal themes, from the depiction of sexuality in an era of artificial people and downloaded memories to what it means to be a member of a military organization when the stakes are not victory or defeat — but survival! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 288pgs, B&W $25.00 JAMES BOND: THE BOOK OF BOND HC Witness the Gadgets, the Style, and the Story! The Book of Bond examines the style and charisma of Bond himself, his most memorable confrontations, and introduces each one of his 23 films, complete with spectacular movie images capturing classic Bond moments enhanced with memorable script quotations and fascinating props. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $15.00 JAMES BOND: CARS & VEHICLES HC Witness all the Classic Cars, the Air and Sea Vehicles, and the Secret Weapons! James Bond: Cars and Vehicles features James Bond cars such as the world-famous Aston Martin DB5, many of the other boats and aircraft he has piloted, as well as some of his most hair-raising chases and escapades, complete with spectacular movie images capturing classic Bond moments enhanced with memorable script quotations and fascinating props. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $15.00 LOST ENCYCLOPEDIA HC Packed with character bios, location profiles, never-before-seen images of key items, and answers to mysteries from all six seasons, this comprehensive encyclopedia is the book Lost fans have been waiting for! Featuring 400-pages chock-full of data, backstories, and more than 1,000 images, the Lost Encyclopedia grants readers unprecedented access to the people and places that make this one of television’s most watched and acclaimed programs. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x12, 404pgs, FC $45.00 SFX #200 What an achievement — 200 issues! That's 15 years' worth of mags, and SFX is celebrating in style with this bumper edition packed with interviews including a "fannish inquisition" with leading author Sir Terry Pratchett (where the readers ask the questions), plus an exclusive look at the new Tron sequel. And, what if Star Wars never happened? That's the question our experts will be asking as they consider the last 200 issues of the magazine in context. SFX also gets words from new Doctor Matt Smith and director Terry Gilliam, and casts our minds back to the glory of the Doomlord comic strip. (C: 0-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) Magazine, FC $9.99 STARGATE MAGAZINE #36 Get inside Stargate with interviews with Robert Carlye and Lou Diamond Philips. This issue looks at the Stargate legacy and how Stargate changed SF TV, and features exclusive interviews with Peter DeLuise, John Lenic, and John Scalzi. Plus, Stargate's greatest episode! (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, 68pgs, FC $6.99 SUPERNATURAL MAGAZINE #19 SPECIAL This issue looks at why Jared and Jensen look forward to the coming Season Six! Sera Gamble also talks about this season, and find out what Mischa Collins thinks of Castiel! Plus, lots of Season Six news! Available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions. (C: 0-1-1) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pgs, FC $9.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 100pgs, FC $9.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #158 Video Watchdog is the original, ultimate monthly review of Horror, Sci-fi and Cult films on DVD, with serious, in-depth reviews and articles on domestic and import releases by the best writers in the field! You can read a lot of guesswork on the Internet, but the facts aren't "in" until you read them in Video Watchdog! (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, 80pgs, FC $8.95 POP CULTURE & MUSIC CANDIE LAND MAGAZINE #1 (W) Candie Lovett, Johnny Depth Adult super-model and online nude party hostess Candie Lovett has created this 36-page photo comic that could be the perfect combination of Playboy and MAD Magazine, allowing readers an uncensored look at Candie's famously top-heavy figure with lots of naughty comic strips and gag panels. Also, see vintage photos of nude girls from the past along with pin-up photos of Candie, and Topless Girls Telling Jokes! Plus, check out the 8-pages of amazing 3-D action as Candie battles the undead as a topless Zombie Hunter in a photo0comic sure to raise the dead! [3-D glasses included] (C: 0-1-1) MATURE THEMES Magazine, 36pgs, FC $9.95 JAMES MAY'S TOY STORIES HC (W) James May Inspired by James' exploits, the book covers both the stories behind a number of classic toys and the adventures in summer 2009 as James and his helpers build and re-create a range of toys in a series of Top Gear-style escapades. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 10x8, 272pgs, PC $24.95 LOCUS #595 Locus is the science-fiction and fantasy community's journal of record, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by well-known authors. (C: 0-1-1) Magazine, B&W $6.95 PULP HEROES THE AVENGER DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 4 The Pulp Era's most unusual mystery man returns in two epic adventures by Paul Ernst writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, a famous museum becomes a killing site when an ancient Egyptian curse is revived by a strange ritual involving "The Blood Ring." Then, an unholy partnership between Organized Crime and Big Business produces a deadly trail of murder. Only The Avenger and Justice, Inc. can challenge the "Stockholders in Death." BONUS: a lost Avenger radio script from the Golden Age of Radio! This classic pulp reprint showcases H. W. Scott's classic pulp covers, all the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban and historical commentary by Will Murray. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W $14.95 DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE-NOVEL VOLUME 39 Thrill to the legendary pulp exploits of DC Comics' newest superstar as the Man of Bronze returns in two thrill-packed novels by Lester Dent writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, Patricia Savage's disappearance in the Bermuda Triangle leads the Man of Bronze to "Poison Island" to rescue his beautiful cousin and recover stolen gold. Then, Doc Savage returns to Hidalgo's Valley of the Vanished, the locale of his first adventure, to help Princess Monja defeat a criminal cabal attempting to loot Mayan treasure. This classic pulp reprint showcases the original color pulp covers by Emery Clarke, Paul Orban's classic interior illustrations, and historical commentary by Will Murray, writer of seven Doc Savage novels. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W $14.95 SHADOW DOUBLE-NOVEL VOLUME 40 "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!" The 80th anniversary of The Shadow's radio debut is celebrated with two special novels by Walter Gibson writing as "Maxwell Grant," plus a lost radio thriller. First, a locked room murder and the theft of a priceless diamond set the Knight of Darkness on the trail of the infamous supercrook known as The Jackdaw in "The Crime Clinic," a rare 1933 pulp thriller that was adapted to The Shadow radio series! Then, The Shadow hunts an infamous master criminal who leaves mystical "Cards of Death" at his murder sites. Plus, "The Red Macaw," a radio script by Edward Hale Bierstadt from Orson Welles' second outing as The Shadow! This instant collector's item features both classic pulp covers by George Rozen, the original interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, and commentary by popular-culture historians Anthony Tollin and Will Murray. (C: 0-1-1) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W $14.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK MAGAZINE SPECIAL #28 This special 100-page issue focuses on Mr. Spock's Vulcan homeworld and its inhabitants — from their violent roots to a serene and logical society — and includes a major profile of Spock and his family, as well as interviews with key personnel from both sides of the camera. Available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions. (C: 0-1-1) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pgs, FC $9.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 100pgs, FC $9.99 STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES 365 HC (W) Paula M. Block, with Terry J. Erdmann Star Trek The Original Series 365 is the definitive, authorized guide to Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry's groundbreaking television program that first aired from 1966 through 1969 and went on to become a cultural phenomenon. A visual celebration of the original voyages of the Starship Enterprise, the book covers the entire series in unprecedented detail, combining in-depth commentary, behind-the-scenes histories, and interviews with writers, cast, and crew, with synopses for each of the series' 79 episodes. In addition to a wealth of never-before-seen images and newly commissioned photography, Star Trek The Original Series 365 presents a treasure trove of remastered stills from the CBS archives — bringing to vivid life the famous five-year mission of Captain Kirk, Mister Spock, Doctor McCoy, and countless other beloved characters for old and new fans alike. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x6, 744pgs, FC $29.95 STAR WARS STAR WARS: YEAR BY YEAR—A VISUAL CHRONICLE HC (W) Various From the first release of Star Wars: A New Hope in 1977 to the 2009 second season of The Clone Wars, Star Wars Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle is an unparalleled chronological journey through the making of the most epic science fiction series ever! Featuring incredible illustrations and stills, the book chronologically details the history and development of the Star Wars movies; the events, press, and logistics surrounding the making of each movie; and exclusive interviews with people who worked behind the scenes. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x12, 320pgs, FC $50.00 STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE The extraordinary history of Star Wars is presented in an exceptional magazine and figurine collection. Each episode of the six-film series has contributed memorable characters to the saga - and to pop culture. Characters ranging from Princess Leia Organa to General Grievous are represented in this collection, and each figure is sculpted under the direct guidance of Lucasfilm to create an exceptional series of figurines at 1/32-scale. The magazine perfectly complements the collection of miniatures, with biographies, anecdotes, images, and more, all obtained from the Lucasfilm archives. Continue your collection with Chewbacca (#9) and R2-D2 (#10). (C: 0-1-3) #9 CHEWBACCA—Magazine (w/Figurine), 32pgs, FC $14.00 #10 R2-D2—Magazine (w/Figurine), 32pgs, FC $14.00 STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL STARSHIPS AND VEHICLES COLLECTION MAGAZINE The Star Wars: The Official Starships and Vehicles Collection Magazine brings fans superbly detailed, painted metal models of the most amazing starships and land vehicles from George Lucas' mythic Star Wars films. Each comes with a copiously illustrated magazine that relates the history of the vehicle, its pilots or crew, and full technical specifications. Readers will also uncover information on the other fascinating craft from the Expanded Universe of the novels and comics, plus the inside story on the making of the films. Continue your collection with these latest offerings in the series: Jabba's Skiff (#53) or Mon Calamari Star Cruiser (#54)! (C: 0-1-3) #53: JABBA'S SKIFF—Magazine (w/Figurine), 32pgs, FC $18.00 #54: MON CALAMARI STAR CRUISER—Magazine (w/Figurine), 32pgs, FC $18.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS VEHICLES COLL MAG The Star Wars: The Official Starships and Vehicles Collection Magazine brings fans superbly detailed, painted metal models of the most amazing starships and land vehicles from George Lucas' mythic Star Wars films. Each comes with a copiously illustrated magazine that relates the history of the vehicle, its pilots or crew, and full technical specifications. Readers will also uncover information on the other fascinating craft from the Expanded Universe of the novels and comics, plus the inside story on the making of the films. Choose from Speeder Bike (#11), Y-Wing Fighter (#12), Homing Droid Spider (#37), and Medical Escort Frigate (#38). #11: SPEEDER BIKE—Magazine (w/Figurine), 32pgs, FC $18.00 O/A STAR WARS VEHICLES COLL MAG The Star Wars: The Official Starships and Vehicles Collection Magazine brings fans superbly detailed, painted metal models of the most amazing starships and land vehicles from George Lucas' mythic Star Wars films. Each comes with a copiously illustrated magazine that relates the history of the vehicle, its pilots or crew, and full technical specifications. Readers will also uncover information on the other fascinating craft from the Expanded Universe of the novels and comics, plus the inside story on the making of the films. Choose from Speeder Bike (#11), Y-Wing Fighter (#12), Homing Droid Spider (#37), and Medical Escort Frigate (#38). #12: Y-WING—Magazine (w/Figurine), 32pgs, FC $18.00 #37: HOMING DROID SPIDER—Magazine (w/Figurine), 32pgs, FC $18.00 #38: MEDICAL ESCORT FRIGATE—Magazine (w/Figurine), 32pgs, FC $18.00 TRADING CARDS SECTION SPORTS CARDS TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS 2010 T-206 BASEBALL TRADING CARDS Topps pays tribute to the trading cards that launched an American phenomenon with the T-206 Baseball Trading Cards. Showcasing Topps' classic photography, these cards offer a unique perspective of 300 current, future, and legendary MLB players. The series pays homage to the modern era with framed autographed, relic, cut signature, refractor, multiple mini parallels and printing plate insert cards. Collectors will find an average of 2 Autographed and/or Relic cards per box! Watch for Hobby Exclusive inserts including 1/1 "Carolina Brights" Mini Parallels, T-206 Historical mini insert cards, and Original T-206 Buyback cards! May be allocated. 9 cards per pack, 20 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $4.99 TOPPS 2010 HOBBY BASEBALL CARD SET Each complete set of 2010 Topps Baseball contains 660 regular cards, plus one special Hobby Exclusive 5-card pack of Red Parallel cards, packaged in a shrinkwrapped, full-color display box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Card Set PI THE UPPER DECK COMPANY UPPER DECK 2010-11 DRAFT EDITION BASKETBALL TRADING CARDS Releasing during the NBA Draft week, at the height of excitement over the new rookies, fans of basketball, both collegiate and pro, will gravitate towards the inaugural release of Draft Edition Basketball as it will feature the first rookie cards and signatures of the top Draft Picks for 2009. Each box will be highlighted with 4 Signatures from NBA rookies, legends, current stars or celebrities. Every pack delivers an insert, autograph or parallel card. Watch for rare dual and triple signature cards in each case and themed "Alma Mater" inserts and signatures of stars from other sports or celebrities and the college they attended. 10 cards per pack, 16 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $5.99 PANINI AMERICA INC PANINI 2009-10 PLATINUM BASKETBALL TRADING CARDS Panini Platinum NBA sets a new standard for basketball trading cards. Each 18-pack box will include a pair of autograph cards as well as three rookies. Also included are 2 Prizm Green inserts, 1 Jam Masters card, 1 Future Stars card, 1 Franchise card, and 4 other inserts. Collectors will find exclusive Kobe Bryant on-card autographs, Prizm Black parallels numbered to 1, and other exclusives. 5 cards per pack, 18 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $5.99 PANINI 2010 CLASSICS NFL TRADING CARDS The base set of 2010 Panini Classics NFL is expected to consist of 250 cards, including 100 veterans, 50 retired Legends, and 100 sequentially-numbered Rookies. Each 18-pack box is highlighted with an average of 1 autograph, 2 game-used memorabilia cards, 2 Rookies, and 8 additional inserts or parallels, including possible Dual, Triple, and Quad memorabilia cards and low-numbered parallels of each insert, numbered as low as 10. Collectors will find autographs from legendary players such as Joe Montana, John Elway, Dan Marino, Emmitt Smith, and many others. 5 cards per pack, 18 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Pack MSRP: $6.00 NON-SPORTS CARDS BENCHWARMERS BENCHWARMER 2010 VAULT TRADING CARDS Bench Warmer opens up the Benchwarmer Vault, an assortment of trading cards featuring luscious photography of some of the world's top models. Collectors will find in each box 1 "Vault Exclusive" autograph, 1 new Commemorative autograph, 1 past series autograph, 1 Kiss Card, and a Commemorative or Event Autograph. X cards per pack, X packs per box. (C: 0-1-2) Pack PI BENCHWARMER 2010 SIGNATURE EDITION TRADING CARDS Guaranteeing an authentic autograph in every pack, Benchwarmer 2010 Signature Edition features a 72-card base set with parallel autographs of each base card inserted 1 per pack, as well as randomly seeded authentic "Kiss" cards, Swatch cards, Prop Cards, and the return of the insert chase set "BenchWarmer Locker Room." 8 cards per pack, 10 packs per box. (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #12 (DEC091168) Pack MSRP: $11.99 IBX TRADING CO JUICY HONEY 2010 ROOKIE EDITION TRADING CARDS SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL Pack PI RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES LEGENDS OF MARVEL SERIES ONE TRADING CARD SETS Rittenhouse Archives presents their premiere edition series of 3 sets of the Marvel Legends Trading Cards. Each set features 9 cards per character (Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow), with amazing artwork on the fronts and backs of each card. Each set will also be sequentially numbered from 1 to 1939, in commemoration of the birth of Marvel Comics in 1939. In addition, collectors will want to store their Marvel Legends sets in the custom-designed Marvel Legends Trading Card Album. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. TRADING CARDS—Set MSRP: $50.00 ALBUM—Binder MSRP: $15.00 WAREHOUSE 13 SEASON ONE TRADING CARDS SyFy's breakout series, Warehouse 13, about a team of government operatives who are assigned to the mysterious Warehouse 13, where objects of supernatural origin and power are housed. Rittenhouse Archives catalogs the first season of this series with the Warehouse 13 Season One Trading Cards. This 72 card base set features plot synopses for all 12 episodes and stunning photography, plus autograph and relic cards. To store these cards, the Warehouse 13 Season One Collector Album is available, along with an exclusive card. 5 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. TRADING CARDS—Box MSRP: $3.50 ALBUM—Binder MSRP: $26.00 TOPPS COMPANY JAMES CAMERON'S AVATAR 3D WIDEVISION TRADING CARDS The #1 film of all time, James Cameron's Avatar is a story-telling masterpiece set in a visually-stunning world unlike none other. Naturally, a fan base quickly developed around the film — one that is hungry for more! With this all-new set of 3-D cards from Topps, fans can now return to the fantastic world of Pandora. This series of 48 breath-taking Widevision (2 1/2"" x 4 11/16"") cards deliver the full-scope, immersive 3-D experience of the film. Special inserts include 1 sketch cards amnd ultra-rare autographs! 3 cards per pack, 8 packs per box. (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $3.00 STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: RISE OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS TRADING CARDS The second season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars pits the Jedi against the treacherous Cad Bane and his posse of bounty hunters, capturing the imagination of fans old and new. A tremendous Cartoon Network hit with stellar ratings, The Clone Wars continues Star Wars' 3 decades of success. This action-packed 90-card set updates the saga with stunning images and in-depth story details. Multiple levels of super-collectible inserts include: Foil Character Cards (1:3 packs) and Motion Cards (1:8 packs). Plus three Hobby exclusives: Sequentially-numbered (1-100) foil-stamped parallels (insert rate TBD), Sketch Cards (1 per box) and ultra -rare Sketch Cards created by the show's talented animators (insert rate TBD). 7 cards per pack, 8 packs per box. (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.00 TOPPS 2010 UFC TRADING CARDS The heroes of Ultimate Fighting Championship feature in this all-new series of 2010 Topps UFC Trading Cards. Fans will find 1 Parallel card in each pack, and each box will have randomly packed Autograph and Relic cards. 8 cards per pack, 16 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack $4.00 TOPPS 2010 WWE TRADING CARDS The stars of World Wrestling Entertainment escape the wrestling ring to find their way into your card collection with the 2010 WWE Trading Cards from Topps. The base set consists of 110 cards with a beefy 30-card autograph checklist plus dual autograph and signed memorabilia cards. The memorabilia card lineup includes jumbo t-shirt swatches, standard-size cards, and Elimination Chamber pay-per-view memorabilia cards that feature an oversized piece of ring mat from the event. Each hobby box will include one autograph and one Relic card. 7 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. Pack $2.00 APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS MAD ENGINE JAMIE MADROX: “MULTIPLE MANG” GREEN PX T-SHIRT (C: 0-1-3) M-XL—T-Sh