www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVIX #4 April 2009  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with M)

MERCURY COMICS

ALEX ROSS: "TIME FOR A CHANGE" OBAMA PRINT
(A) Alex Ross
Acclaimed artist Alex Ross has created a fitting tribute, celebrating the Inauguration of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States on January 20th, 2009. Printed on 80lb galliere art silk print stock, this print measures 18" x 24". Also available as a signed and numbered edition, limited to 2009 pieces, each one hand signed by Alex Ross and individually numbered. Ready for framing.
REGULAR—18x24, FC SRP: $19.99
S&N LIMITED—18x24, FC SRP: $34.99

ATOMIKA #8
(W) Andrew Dabb (A) Sal Abbinanti
Separated from his son and growing more and more detached, Atomika goes back to doing what he does best: battle. But when a poorly planned assault on the tribe of great, monstrous creatures that live beneath the earth's surface threatens to spin the planet off its axis, Atomika finds himself facing a problem he can't solve with mere might, one that threatens all he holds dear. Is Atomika up to the task? (C: 0-0-1)
RES. from Previews Vol. XV #12 (DEC053109)
32pgs, FC (8 of 12) SRP: $2.99

MIRAGE STUDIOS

TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #59
(W) Tristan Jones (A) Paul Harmon (C)Paul Harmon, Steve Lavigne
Journalist Lauren Stanton investigates the suspicious circumstances surrounding the early release of notorious criminal Hunter "Hun" Mason from prison and its connection to the mysterious Foot Clan. As Stanton delves deeper into New York City's underworld, she discovers unfathomable evil lurking in the darkness and her only hope of escape might not be entirely human! Creators Tristan Jones and Paul Harmon further explore the seedier side of the Mirage Universe, introducing an insidious new villain and giving readers a fresh look at the Turtles themselves, making this a perfect jumping on point for new readers!
SC, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25

MOONSTONE

DOMINO LADY #1
(W) Nancy Holder (A) Danny Sempere, Jason Jensen
The debut of Moonstone's hot noir-crime thriller! Buffy novelist and Bram Stoker Award-winner Nancy Holder uncovers the sexy romp secrets of our stunning Blond Bombshell in this new on-going series! The Domino Lady does whatever it takes, and uses whatever is at her disposal, to outthink and outplay those who prey upon the innocent. Sleeping with the enemy makes no difference with her, as long as she can put away the bad guys. No man can resist her, for she strikes without warning and she holds all the cards! (C: 0-0-2)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs SRP: $3.99

THE PHANTOM GENERATIONS #4
(W) Will Murray (A) Sean Van Briesen (C) Doug Klauba
Doc Savage novelist Will Murray takes the fourth Phantom back to "The First Skull." For centuries, all Phantoms have sworn an oath to fight piracy on the skull of their father, the first Phantom. A Singh pirate leader has learned of this skull, though he doesn't know its true significance, and to avenge the many defeats of his ancestors by the hands of the Phantom line, He decides to steal that very skull, hoping to demoralize the Phantom. No pirate has ever penetrated the Deep Woods before, but backed by a tiny band of cutthroats the ancestral cranium is stolen! (C: 0-0-2)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

ROTTEN #2
(W) Mark Rahner, Robert Horton (A) Dan Dougherty
A girl's bizarre condition has polarized a town. Is she alive or dead? Her family will do anything for her, and a seriously injured Agent Wade is their captive. Only his wits and a ticking clock stand between him and the ravenous thing the girl has become. Meanwhile, Agent Flynn rides the countryside in a ruthless search for him. It's horror and suspense like you've never seen in the Old West! (C: 0-0-2)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

VAMPIRES: DRACULA AND THE UNDEAD LEGIONS SC
(W) Various (A) Ken Wolak (C) Dave Dorman
Dracula! Vampires! The blood runs red under the moon! In late summer 2009, Moonstone follows up its fang-favorite monster anthology, Werewolves: Dead Moon Rising, with this second installment in the Moonstone Monsters series, this time focusing on those enigmatic creatures of the night, Vampires! Vampire stories are timless and continue to dominate horror fiction, as well as the big screen and television. L.A. Banks, P.N. Elrod, and Elaine Bergstrom are celebrated for their popular vampire novel, Martin Powell demonstrates his intimate familiarity with Count Dracula. These and other stories are certain to appeal to audience who cannot get enough of the bloodsuckers! (C: 0-0-2)
SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95

MORE TALES OF ZORRO
(W) Various (A) Ruben Procopio (C) Douglas Klauba
Moonstone is proud to present More Tales of Zorro, the second anthology featuring all-new, original tales of The Fox! This groundbreaking compilation includes never-before-seen stories and essays from a fantastic lineup of today's top writers. Best of all, More Tales of Zorro includes stunning new cover art by Spectrum award-winner Douglas Klauba and even more original interior illustrations by acclaimed Disney animator and sculptor, Rubén Procopio! Available in softcover and limited hardcover. The hardcover, limited to 200 copies, is signed by Procopio and Klauba, as well as writers Richard Dean Starr, Joe Gentile, and Jean Schanberger! (C: 0-0-2)
SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 240pgs SRP: $15.95
HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 256pgs SRP: $46.95

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A TALES OF ZORRO SC
(W) Various
Moonstone's Tales of Zorro features eighteen tales of the fox, the first collection of original Zorro short fiction ever published! With stunning cover artwork by award-winning artist Douglas Klauba and original interior illustrations by legendary Disney animator and sculptor Ruben Procopio! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95