PAPERCUTZ
TALES FROM THE CRYPT #1 by Various The greatest, most infamous horror comic is back! After over 50 years, the flagship title of the legendary EC Comics line has returned with all-new Tales From The Crypt as narrated by the original Crypt-Keeper, The Old Witch, and The Vault Keeper. Each issue will feature two 20-page jolting tales of terror in the EC tradition! “Artistic License,” by horror author Marc Bilgrey and drawn by Mr. Exes, reveals how two nosy and somewhat murderous neighbors discover the shocking inspiration for Jack Kroll’s outsider artwork. “For Serious Collectors Only,” by Bluesman author Rob Vollmar and Batman artist Steve Mannion, explores just how far middle-aged action figure collector Thomas Donalley will go to get an ultra-rare Japanese figure. Introductory pages, featuring the Ghoulunatics, are by Jim Salicrup and Beavis and Butthead artist Rick Parker. Cover by award-winning artist Kyle Baker. 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $3.95
NANCY DREW VOLUME 10: THE DISORIENTED EXPRESS by Stefan Petrucha & Sho Murase On its journey to Professor Hinkley’s research facility, Nancy Drew must protect an amazing creation that could possibly end the world’s energy crisis. Unstable and dangerous, the super fuel-efficient engine must be transported by a private train. But dark forces are at work, attempting to shanghai the miracle machine — literally at every turn by using computers to jam the switches! But while Nancy, and her friend George, attempt to determine which sinister suspect is behind these despicable acts, they soon realize that if their adversaries can’t succeed at stealing this miraculous machine, they’ll destroy the train, along with everything, and everyone on it! “The Disoriented Express” is the second in a series of three Nancy Drew adventures entitled “The High Miles Mystery.” SOFTCOVER—SC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A THE NANCY DREW BOXED SET by Stefan Petrucha & Sho Murase The Nancy Drew movie starring Emma Roberts and Tate Donovan is coming out this summer, so it's time to stock up on the Nancy Drew Graphic Novels! This set features 384 pages of color comics! Plus, a free Nancy Drew computer game from Her Interactive! Includes “The Demon of River Heights,” “Writ in Stone,” “The Haunted Dollhouse,” and “The Girl Who Wasn’t There.” (C: 0-1-2) SC, FC SRP: $29.95
O/A NANCY DREW GN'S by Stefan Petrucha & Sho Murase Join Nancy and her investigative team as they attempt to unravel more mysteries in these graphic novels! VOL. 5: THE FAKE HEIR SOFTCOVER—SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 VOL. 5: THE FAKE HEIR HARDCOVER—HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 VOL. 6: MR. CHEETERS IS MISSING SOFTCOVER—SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 VOL. 6: MR. CHEETERS IS MISSING HARDCOVER—HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 VOL. 7: CHARMED BRACELET SOFTCOVER (JUL063370)—SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 VOL. 7: CHARMED BRACELET HARDCOVER—HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 VOL. 8: GLOBAL WARNING SOFTCOVER—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 VOL. 8: GLOBAL WARNING HARDCOVER—HC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 VOL. 9: GHOST IN THE MACHINERY SOFTCOVER—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 VOL. 9: GHOST IN THE MACHINERY HARDCOVER—HC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
PAQUET
BETTY BLUES GN by Renaud Dillies & Editions Paquet "Little Rice Duck" has the blues. His fiancee, Betty, charmed by goblets of champagne and money, has left him to follow a sinister and rich cat. In despair, musician Duck gives up his trumpet and empty handedly runs as far away as possible. How can he continue to play the blues when he's lost his faith? (C: 0-1-2) 7x10, B&W SRP: $10.00
FINAL FLIGHT GN by Romain Hugault 1942-1945: Humanity is living its darkest moments of the 20th century. While the Earth shakes under the bombs, the sky is the stage of intense combat. Among the clouds, planes strafe, men clash, and fates cross. In the solitude of their cockpits, four pilots, among the best their respective nations can offer, fly off into the darkened skies. Among those birds of prey, heading towards battle at 600 km/hour, how many realize that this will be their final flight? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $10.00
PIN-UP WINGS HC by Romain Hugault Only 1,000 copies of this special edition were ever produced and are now being offered through Previews for the very first time. You will discover all the Pin-Up Wings illustrations of Romain Hugault, the french artist of The Final Flight. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $30.00
MEMORY GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 169pgs, FC SRP: $9.90
PICTUREBOX
COLD HEAT #6 by BJ & Frank Santoro The sixth issue of this action/romance/thriller continues the reintroduction of Cold Heat, the Cobain-like rock star who emerges as a major figure in the mystery. Where has he been? And what is his relationship to the confused girl-ninja, Castle? Another crucial issue, complete with a special short story by T. Hodler. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 24pgs, FC (6 of 12) SRP: $5.00
ELLE HUMOR HC by Julie Doucet Renowned cartoonist Julie Doucet has created a unique, mass produced artist’s book. Doucet, long known as the “female R. Crumb,” and regarded as the finest female cartoonist the twentieth century, has never before published a book like this: a pure, non- comics distillation of her artistic sensibility. This complete work of art will appeal both to fans of her graphic novels — who will appreciate her sense of humor and vivacious drawing — and art afficianados who will be moved and surprised by her skills, and bowled over by her unforgettable images. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 5x7, 144pgs, FC SRP: $40.00
COMICS COMICS #3 Edited by Timothy Hodler & Dan Nadel The third issue of the new acclaimed magazine about comics tackles a variety of subjects essential to fans of mainstream and alternative comics alike. On the cover, Sammy (Kramers Ergot) Harkham interviews Guy (Hellboy) Davis. Also featured is a conversation between hot autobiographical cartoonists Lauren (Girl Stories) Weinstein and David (Mome) Heatley. T. Hodler continues his examination of the work of Steve Gerber and the legendary cartoonist Kim Deitch contributes a special essay and illustration on "The Meaning of Life." MATURE THEMES SC, 24x32, 16pgs, FC SRP: $2.95
POISON PRESS
YOUNG BOTTOMS IN LOVE GN by Various The popular daily gay romance web comic anthology, Young Bottoms in Love, is now available in print! This release offers a selection of the online series and several print exclusives as well. Inspired by the classic romance comics of the 1950s, YBIL takes romance comics to new places: from serious to silly, from soap to sci-fi. More than 40 creators, including Eisner, Ignatz, and Xeric awardees, contributed installments to the series. Poison Press proudly presents stories and art from Howard Cruse, Paige Braddock, Tim Fish, Adam DeKraker, Steven Sadowski, Jen Van Meter, Dave Roman, Abby Denson, Jack Lawrence, Phil Good, Jeff Krell, and many, many more. Proceeds from this book project will be generously donated to worthy gay advocacy groups. MATURE THEMES 6x9, 368pgs SRP: $22.00
PRAXIS COMICS
SCARLETT'S CURSE #3 by Landolt, Henning, Juanmar, & Conradie Nothing will be the same. Ever again. As we reach halfway through this saga, Scarlett has to confront her biggest challenge yet: that of loss. Can she really survive a fight against the Demon of Touch on her own? And a new adversary for Scarlett has plans for her recent “gift.” 24pgs, FC (3 of 7) SRP: $2.99
SOLLITARIA #2 by Baron, Abreu, Landolt, & Smith This groundbreaking series continues with two full twisted tales! In this issue, what appears to be a normal traffic in the streets turns into an unexpected supernatural adventure. And rock ’n roll is dead; we have the story to prove it! In Sollitaria the extraordinary walks through the streets and inhabits the city with the rest of the population — but at what cost? 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99