86th Floor Comics August 2009 Catalogue

August 2009 Previews Font Cover Previews August 2009 Back Cover

listing products sheduled to ship in October 2009



Independent Comics
(Companies beginning with 'D')


D.D.P./DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING

SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND #1
Author: Steven S. DeKnight (Spartacus TV Series writer)
Artist: Adam Archer / Tony Avina (colors)
Cover Artist: Adam Archer / Tony Avina (colors)
Arkadios is a once-proud Greek warrior that now finds himself enslaved by the Romans. Now he dreams of only one thing: revenge. He’ll cut the head from his captor, even if he has to chop a gory-swath through an arena full of gladiators just to get there.32pgs, FC $3.99

JERICHO SEASON 3: CIVIL WAR #1
Author: Don Shotz & Robert Levine (TV Series Writers)
Artist: Alejandro F. Giralbo
Cover Artist: A) Scott West; B) Zac Fisher (photo cover); PX) John Christmas
Continues right where Season 2 cliffhanger ended! Jake Green & Robert Hawkins are in the safe haven of the 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 they Cheyenne army bears down on them, they must decide whether to side with their former enemy to fight a greater one...
32pgs, FC $3.99

HACK/SLASH VOLUME 3: FRIDAY THE 31ST TP (2ND PRINTING)
Author: Tim Seeley
Artists: Emily Stone & Courtney Via
Cover Artist: Stefano Caselli and Tim Seeley
Surviving the first horror movie is tough. Surviving the sequel is near impossible. Making it to the third? Now THAT’S damn well superhuman! Cassie and Vlad manage to get to their third trade paperback collection of HACK/SLASH! But there, they have to face murderous dolls, medical miscreants and satanic rockers… will they make it to the end in onc piece? Get this cult classic today! Collects issues #1-4 of the ongoing series and the HACK/SLASH vs. CHUCKY one-shot!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC $18.99

HACK/SLASH #28
Author: Tim Seeley
Artists: Dan Parent
Cover Artist: A) Tim Seeley; B) Dan Parent
Cassie and Vlad are called back to the strange little town of Haverhill, as the peaceful, idyllic burg is beset by Mary Shelley Lovecraft and her Franken-Deep Ones. Mary, intent on taking a Groom in her quest to remake the world in fiction, just might have Our Pal Taber in her sights. But Taber already has enough trouble deciding between the blonde and the redhead! Crazy, sexy, gory fun that mixes Cthulhu with Archie!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC $3.99

MERCY SPARX: UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT #4
Author: Josh Blaylock
Artist: Matt Merhoff
Cover Artist: 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.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC $3.99

SHEENA VOLUME 3: RETURN OF THE JAGUAR MEN #3
Author: Steven De. Souza & Josh Blaylock
Artist: Emily Stone
Cover Artist: Matt Merhoff
Jump in for the smashing finale of Sheena: Return of the Jaguar Men! Don't miss the climactic battle over the lost relics as Sheena battles the last hordes of the Jaguar Men.
32pgs, FC (3 of 3) $3.99

SHEENA: MINI POSTER BOOK #1
Artists: Joe Jusko, Mike Huddleston, Tim Seeley & others
Cover Artist: Joe Linsner
Collecting the amazing covers from each one of the new Sheena: Queen of the Jungle series from artists; Joe Jusko, Tim Seeley, Mike Huddleston, Fiona Staples and more! Each page pulls out as a two page spread ready for decorating your un-sexy sections of your walls!
48pgs, FC $5.99

BARAK THE BARBARIAN: QUEST FOR THE TREASURE OF STIMULI #4
Author: Larry Hama
Artist: Chris Schons
Cover Artist: Joel Humberto Herrera
In the blazing conclusion of the first arc, Barack storms the citadel of the elephant cult at the pinnacle of their cursed tower and frees the goddess held captive their by the evil despot Boosh and his nefarious Vizier.
32pgs, FC (4 of 4) $3.99

DRAFTED OMNIBUS (FEATURING BARACK OBAMA)
Writer: Mark Powers
Artists: Chris Lie, Rebekah Isaacs and Caravan Studios
Cover Artist: Caravan Studios
Collecting the entire Drafted library in a single mammoth volume, this omnibus includes the Drafted Preview, the 12-issue limited series, and the 100 Days Special, featuring an alternate history take on Barack Obama’s life during the alien invasion. Here’s the perfect chance to catch up on the critically acclaimed science-fiction epic New York Times best-selling author Whitley Strieber calls “A great book!” Features an original foreword by Kevin J. Anderson, best-selling author of the Superman/Batman novel Enemies & Allies, and co-author of the Dune prequels!
SC, 7x10, 300pgs, FC $34.99

ZOMBIES THAT ATE THE WORLD #8
Writer: Jerry Frissen
Artist/Cover: Guy Davis
The hilarious zombie series comes to a conclusion with part two of the bizarre arc “Pope Wars” Only a series like Zombies That Ate The World could finish up with the battle of Zombie Popes!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (8 of 8) $3.99

UNITED FREE WORLDS #6
Written/Created: Blake Leibel
Art/Cover: Patrick Blaine
With the hostage crisis at its peak, Cynotaur the leader of Cretor, has the United Free Worlds right where he wants them; on the brink of destruction! Are the forces of the last standing army of Earth enough to end the A hostage crisis is about to begin.
40pgs, FC (6 of 6) $3.99

D.E. / DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

QUEEN SONJA #1
Writer: Joshua Ortega
Penciller/Inker: Mel Rubi (50%), Lucio Parillo (50%)
Covers: Mel Rubi (50%)
RED SONJA LIVES! Dynamite Entertainment presents a bold new direction for the mother of all warriors, Red Sonja! Under the direction of writer Joshua (Death Dealer) Ortega, QUEEN SONJA #1 also features the return of artist Mel Rubi!
Sonja finds herself with more than she bargained for as she takes the throne of her homelands! This first issue also features bonus pages of Red Sonja material, including an all-new Red Sonja short story! 48 pages for $2.99!
REGULAR—48pgs, FC $2.99
FOIL—48pgs, FC PI

BLACKBEARD: THE LEGEND OF THE PYRATE KING #1
Writers: Gregg Hale, Eduardo Sanchez, Jamie Nash, Robert Napton
Penciller/Inker: Mario Guevara
Main Cover: John Cassaday (50%)
Variant Cover: Lucio Parrillo (50%)
B&W Retailer Incentive Cover: Cassaday
Virgin Retailer Incentive Cover: Cassaday
Pyrate’s Gold Foil Cover: Cassaday
Dynamite presents their most ambitious undertaking yet – BLACKBEARD: THE LEGEND OF THE PYRATE KING #1! Under the stunning John Cassaday cover (Cassaday will serve as series cover artist), producers Eduardo (writer of The Blair Witch Project) Sanchez and Gregg (Producer of The Blair Witch Project) Hale are joined by Robert Napton and Jamie Nash to present the ultimate adventure tale of a bygone age, when pyrates ruled the waters!
Beginning with his childhood and carry through to his bitter end, Blackbeard’s legacy has never been explored as deeply and illustrated as beautifully (by Mario Guevara) than now!
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.50
FOIL—32pgs, FC PI

STARGATE #0
Writer: Chuck Dixon, Doug Murray, Brandon Jerwa
Art: Nigel Raynor, Walter Geovani, Esteve Polls
Covers: Dave Dorman – 2 covers (20% Each), and 3 Photo Covers, one representing each Stagate TV series (20% Each)
The longest running Science Fiction television franchise is now the next comic book event from Dyanmite Entertainment! As SyFy and MGM prepare the launch of the brand-new Stargate Universe series, Dynamite’s Stargate #0 not only features an exclusive STARGATE UNIVERSE story by Chuck Dixon, but a STARGATE SG-1 story by Brandon Jerwa and STARGATE ATLANTIS by Doug Murray! Joining our writers are talented and fan-favorite artists like Nigel Raynor, Walter Geovani and, for the first time, putting down his paint brush and picking up pencil and ink—John Watson (on the Stargate Universe series)! Best of all, this introductory book is yours for just $1.00. Three BIG stories, three BIG writers, and three BIG artists for just a buck! Open the Stargate this fall from Dynamite Entertainment and prepare yourselves for an experience unlike any other in this universe!
32pgs, FC $1.00

PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: CHAPTER TWO #4
Writer: Jim Krueger
Penciller/Inker: Edgar Salazar (main story), Doug Klauba (special origin story)
Covers: Alex Ross, Stephen Sadowski (1-in-5), Stephen Segovia (1-in-12)
The Superpowers continue to battle one of their own in the continuing adventures of Dynamite's powerful superhero odyssey! Overseen by Alex Ross and written by Jim Krueger, artist Edgar Salazar continues to sizzle and issue #3 also features the painted - by Doug Klauba - origin sequence (2 BIG pages) of The Flame!
32pgs, FC $2.99

PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: MEET THE BAD GUYS #3
Writer: Alex Ross, Joe Casey
Penciller/Inker: Carlos Paul
Covers: Alex Ross
Dynamite invites you to "Meet the Bad Guys!" with this special PROJECT SUPERPOWERS series plotted by Alex Ross, scripted by Joe Casey and illustrated by Dynamite artistic sensation Carlos(The Black Terror) Paul! As the heroes return, the villains rise – this third villainous issue introduces Dagon… an awesome force to be reckoned with for The Mighty Samson!
32pgs, FC (3 of 4) $2.99

THE BOYS #35
Writer: Garth Ennis
Art/Cover: Darick Robertson
Origins time. In the first of the two part "Nothing Like It In The World", Mother's Milk tells Hughie the story of his life to date- his upbringing in Harlem, the secret of his massive strength, the catastrophe that struck his family, and the unforgettable boxing championship disaster that led him to join The Boys.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC $2.99

THE BOYS: HEROGASM #6
Writer: Garth Ennis
Art: John McCrea
Covers: Darick Robertson
The Boys are forced into action as a surprise development threatens to reveal their presence on Isla McFarlane. The Supes are leaving- but exactly what has happened to the Homelander, and what are his intentions now that Vought have set the scene for Vic the Veep's next great political leap forward? Sudden death and shocks galore, as Herogasm shudders to its gasping, spurting climax.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (6 of 6) $2.99

THE BOYS VOLUME 2: GET SOME LIMITED EDITION HC
Writer: Garth Ennis
Art/Cover: Darick Robertson
Butcher takes Wee Hughie to meet the Boys' greatest weapon against the Supes: a man called "The Legend." The Legend has the Boys investigating the murder of a relative apparently at the hands of a super...but the winding trail will take many turns and all roads lead to the Tek Knight! What secret does this man of machinery hold?
HC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC $29.99

THE BOYS #1—DYNAMITE EDITION
Writer: Garth Ennis
Art/Cover: Darick Robertson
Dynamite Entertainment never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of the Boys (we started with #7), but now we’re going to do it! But, we’re not just reprinting issue #1, we’re doing it and charging just $1.00 for it! See where it all began, for a buck!
MATURE THEMES
40pgs, FC $1.00

GARTH ENNIS’ BATTLEFIELDS: THE TANKIES TP
Writer: Garth Ennis
Penciller: Carlos Ezquerra
Cover: John Cassaday
After D-Day came the battle for Normandy, when largely untried Allied soldiers met the seasoned veterans of the German army. As Panzer units and SS troops turn the French countryside into a killing ground, a lone British tank crew struggle to rejoin their squadron. Cut off behind enemy lines, their only hope lies in their fearsome commander, Corporal Stiles- but no one in the crew can stand him, and Stiles isn't too fond of them either. And there are Tigers lurking in the undergrowth...
Garth Ennis teams up with Judge Dredd co-creator Carlos Ezquerra for his third installment of the DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT's Battlefields series. Featuring issues 1-3 along with a cover gallery by Cassaday and Leach!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 80pgs, FC $12.99

THE COMPLETE DRACULA HC
Writer: Bram Stoker, (original), Leah Moore, John Reppion (adaptation)
Penciller: Colton Worley
Cover: John Cassaday
Dynamite presents an unprecedented comic book series that tells the complete story of the Lord of the Undead--Dracula! For the first time in 112 years the tale that Bram Stoker intended to tell is told (including "Dracula’s Guest"!). If you thought you knew how it began or how it ends, you were wrong! Writers John Reppion and Leah Moore are joined by painter Colton Worley for a 5 issue odyssey of life, death, and the blood that flows within us all!
This fully painted series features fully-painted art, done in a rich, moody style by Worley, all under covers by modern master John Cassaday! Moore and Reppion also provide bonus material such as script pages, annotations and samplings of the original text by Bram Stoker!
HC, 7x10, 160+pgs, FC $24.99

SHERLOCK HOLMES VOL. 1: THE TRIAL OF SHERLOCK HOLMES HC
Writer: Leah Moore, John Reppion
Penciller: Aaron Campbell
Cover: John Cassaday
Continuing their new exploration of literary icons, DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT presents the ultimate mystery as they unveil Sherlock Holmes!
Written by Leah Moore and John Reppion with reverence and a modern edge, artist Aaron Douglas completes the Victorian mood under the striking and iconic John Cassaday covers.
So begins the "Trial of Sherlock Holmes" which presents the great detective with an all-too personal quandary and explores the nature of the man and his world with a mix of refined ambiance, carefully crafted mystery and chilling suspense!
HC, 7x10, 130+pgs, FC $24.99

BUCK ROGERS #5
Writer: Scott Beatty
Penciller/Inker: Carlos Rafael
Covers: John Cassaday (75%), Carlos Rafael (25%)
The Future is here! From Dynamite, writer Scott Beatty, cover artist John Cassaday and artist Carlos Rafael comes the all-new adventures of Buck Rogers! After the opening events of our first thrilling story arc, the creative team presents a special done-in-one as Buck comes to grips with his strange new reality.
32pgs, FC $3.50

GALACTICA: 1980 #2
Writer: Marc Guggenheim
Penciller/Inker: Cezar Razek
Cover: Lucio Parillo
One of the most controversial series in Sci Fi’s history is back! Some fans love it, some fans hate it, but one thing’s for certain, writer Marc Guggenheim is going to do Galactica 1980 the “right” way! Lives will be lost as the re-imagining of 1980 begins here and unlike anything you’ve seen before in a Galactica comic book! Featuring artist Cezar (Zorro) Razek along with a fully painted cover from Lucio Parrillo.
32pgs, FC $3.50

ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH SAVES OBAMA #3 (OF 4)
Writer: Elliot Serrano
Penciller/Inker: Ariel Padilla
Covers: Todd Nauck (75%), Lucio Parrillo (25%)
Ash is hell bent to make to Washington D.C. and destroy the last copy of the Necrocomicon, but the forces of Darkness keep getting in his way. In the meantime, members of the President’s staff are noticing strange goings-on in the White House....
This special Army of Darkness mini-series event – featuring the unusual pairing of Ashley J. Williams and President Barack Obama -- is written by Elliott (Army of Darkness/Xena) Serrano, illustrated by Ariel Padilla and features covers by Todd (Amazing Spider-Man) Nauck and Lucio Parillo!
32pgs, FC $3.50

THE LONE RANGER AND TONTO #3
Writer: Brett Matthews and Jon Abrams
Penciller/Inker: Vatche Mavlian
Covers: John Cassaday
Lone Ranger writer Brett Mathews is re-joined by artist Vatch (LONE RANGER & TONTO #2) Mavlian along with co-writer Jon Abrams and cover artist John Cassaday for a unique tale of the Ranger, Tonto and a travelling circus of most unique properties.
40pgs, FC $4.99

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY #4
Writer: Chuck Dixon
Penciller/Inker: Esteve Polls
Covers: Dennis Calero (75%), Sergio Cariello (25%)
From the classic movie, the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly! The Man with No Name rides again, this time under the veteran hand of writer Chuck (G.I.Joe) Dixon in a brand-new Dynamite series! The Man is on a new trail, one the leads to a $5000 bounty for Miles Devereaux, a thief of epic proportions....
32pgs, FC $3.50

ROBERT E. HOWARD PRESENTS: THULSA DOOM #3
Writer: Arvid Nelson
Penciller/Inker: Lui Antonio
Covers: Alex Ross
The origin of the ultimate anti-hero, Thulsa Doom Continues! Atlantis is destroyed! The world is in chaos! And Thulsa seeks his own path to ultimate power! From the pages of writer Robert E. Howard comes Dynamite's Thulsa Doom! Written by Kull writer Arvid Nelson and illustrated by Lui (Red Sonja) Antonio, the daring opening story arc continues!
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.50
SPOT COLOR—32pgs, FC $50.00

PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: THE DEATH DEFYING ‘DEVIL BUST
Spinning out of Alex Ross' Project SUPERPOWERS comes the second character in the Project Superpowers line to have his very own Mini-Bust: The Death Defying ‘Devil.
Based on designs and art directed by Alex Ross himself - just for this exclusive line of busts - this piece has been sculpted by Joy & Tom Studio and stands approximately tall 6 5/8” inches tall from the base to the tip of his boomerang. Fully painted and ready to display this bust ships in Fall of 2009. Also available: A limited artist proof edition with a certificate of authenticity, signed by Alex Ross!
REGULAR—Bust $59.99
ARTIST PROOF—Bust $99.99

MASQUERADE VOLUME 1 TP
Writer: Alex Ross, Phil Hester
Penciller: Carlos Paul
Cover: Alex Ross
The Project Superpowers expansion continues as Dynamite, Alex Ross, Phil Hester and Carlos Paul present Masquerade!
Exploring the origins of the beautiful and mysterious Masquerade, writer Phil Hester opens with young Diana Adams who would grow up, inspired by the heroes of the age, to fight crime in her own unique way! Illustrated by the art-team from Project Superpowers: Chapter One - Carlos Paul and Debora Carita - the 4 issue series is overseen by Alex Ross, who also provides the incredible cover to issue #1 (and the series).
Features a complete gallery by the likes of Ross, Paul, Cho, Romita and more!
SC, 7x10, 112+pgs, FC $14.99

ZORRO #17
Writer: Matt Wagner
Penciller/Inker: Francesco Francavilla
Covers: Matt Wagner (75%), Francesco Francavilla (25%)
Artist Francesco Francavilla is back and under the skillful hand of Eisner nominated writer and cover artist Matt Wagner, Dynamite's Zorro series continues to thrill and delight fans new and old!. This time, El Zorro faces a band of merciless pirates and the line continues to blur between the masked avenger and his alter-ego Diego! Covers by Wagner and Francavilla!
32pgs, FC $3.50

JUNGLE GIRL SEASON 2 OVERSIZED HC
Writer: Frank Cho, Doug Murray
Penciller: Adriano Batista
Cover: Frank Cho
Advanced Solicit for November 2009! Dynamite's Jungle Girl series returns under the direction of cover artist/co-plotter Frank (Avengers) Cho, co-plotter/writer Doug (The 'Nam, Savage Tales) Murray and interior artist Adriano (Red Sonja) Batista!
From the stunning conclusion of the first season to the exciting opening of our new season of stories, Jungle Girl delivers action, excitement, twists, thrills and the finest illustrations of dinosaurs and the female form found in comics today! Don't believe us? Just check those covers! And that's just the beginning... for our second season, Cho and Murray are taking the action underground, and underwater as more clues regarding Jana, the undisputed Queen of the Jungle, finds out more about her mysterious past, and the mysterious island she call home! Featuring a complete cover gallery by Cho and Batista!
HC, 7x11, 128pgs, FC $19.99

RED SONJA VOLUME 7: BORN AGAIN HC
Writer: Brian Reed
Penciller: Walter Geovani
Cover: Mel Rubi
Everything you knew about Red Sonja and her world was forever changed when the She-Devil battled Kulan Gath to the death! Now, following her trip to Hades, the spirit of the She-Devil is reborn, though the world around her has forever changed! A perfect jumping on point for new readers, as well as an incredible continuation to the readers that have been there since issue #0! Note: Softcover will be released 6 months after this Hardcover release.
HC, 160pgs, FC $24.99

SAVAGE TALES OF RED SONJA TP
Writers: Various
Artists: Various
Cover: Arthur Suydam
The greatest untold tales of Red Sonja and Hyboria are collected here for the very first time as Dynamite presents the SAVAGE TALES OF RED SONJA!
Including materials from the Savage Tales comic book series, this massive collection features an incredible array of talent and thrilling adventure! Check out this line-up!
From SAVAGE TALES:
* The Witch's Familiar by Marz and Batista
* Power by Gage and Chin
* Beautiful Creatures by Ortega and Geovani
* Memento Mori - Delsante, Antonio
* Age of Beauty By Leib and Bernard
PLUS:
* Masks by Oeming and Sadowski
* Dragons by Gage and Marcos
* Revenge Is A Bitch by Oemin and Adrian
* Crimson Katherine by Gage and Batista
* The Hands Of Fate by Krul and Salonga
SC, 7x10, 144+pgs, FC $19.99

SUPER ZOMBIES OVERSIZED HC
Writers: Marc Guggenheim, Vince Gonzales
Penciller: Mel Rubi
Cover: Mel Rubi
Advanced Solicit for November 2009! In a world filled with super-heroes, one man stands apart, Neuron, once known as Bernard Jaeger, the man responsible for saving the world, most particularly from the KHR SYNDROME. But it was this very plague which began to change the world forever, filling its population of super heroes with a deadly new hunger - a hunger for human flesh!
From DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT, writers Marc (Spider-Man) Guggenheim and Vince Gonzales, and artist Mel (Red Sonja) Rubi comes SUPER Zombies - THE Comic Book Entertainment event of 2009! This hardcover collected edition features a complete cover gallery by Rubi and Neves!
HC, 7x11, 120+pgs, FC $`9.99

ARMY OF DARKNESS: HELLBILLIES & DEADNECKS TP
Writer: Mike Raicht, James Kuhoric
Penciller: Scott Cohn
Cover: Stjepan Sejic
Featuring issues 13-17 and a complete cover gallery.
The next thrilling chapter in the life of “Chosen One” Ashley J. Williams beings here!
Opening with a return to the past, Ash has reluctantly embraced his role of humanity’s protector and fully taken on the job of guarding the world against the evil powers of the Necronomicon. What could go wrong? Well, just about everything…
Featuring issues 13-17 of DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT’s fan favorite comic books series, HELLBILLIES and DEADNECKS features the writing team of James Kuhoric and Mike Raicht, along with artist Scott Cohn! Also included in this trade paperback collection is a complete cover gallery, featuring the art of Stjepan (The Darkness, Witchblade) Sejic and Fabiano (ARMY OF DARKNESS/MARVEL ZOMBIES) Neves!
SC, 7x10, 128pgsm, FC $16.99

XENA VS. THE ARMY OF DARKNESS VOL. 2: WHAT… AGAIN?! TP
Writer: Brandon Jerwa, Elliott Serrano
Art/Cover: Miguel Montenegro
No, really, we're not kidding... we thought that the last time we put all these characters together, you guys would tell us where to stick our series, but you didn't and now we think you want more! And we're giving it to you... or rather, Brandon Jerwa, Elliott R. Serrano and Miguel Montenegro are giving it to you!
After the events of their last meet-up, Ash is back in "real" time and Xena and Gabby are back where they started, but they're not going to stay there, not if the Necronomicon has anything to do with it! Featuring a cover galllery Montenegro!
SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $16.99

DABEL BROTHERS PUBLISHING

DEAN KOONTZ'S NEVERMORE HC
(W) Dean Koontz, Keith Champagne (A) Andy Smith
In a desperate attempt to resurrect his wife, multi-billionaire Robert Godric invents cross-time travel and searches for a living Nora on the infinity of parallel Earths. Inadvertently, he and his team encounter an alien hivelike race — the Hydra — that is conquering Earth after Earth. If the Hydra find our version of the planet by following Godric, humanity will not survive!
HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $22.95

JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES: STORM FRONT VOLUME 2: MAELSTROM HC
(W) Jim Butcher, Mark Powers (A) Ardian Syaf
Harry Dresden is an investigator of the supernatural, who also happens to be a wizard. His arcane powers must remain hidden from society at the behest of the White Council, a group determined to enforce the Seven Laws of Magic and prevent magical users and creatures from running amok. Dresden uses his powers to aid the Chicago Police Department when they investigate cases beyond their comprehension, but he is being watched closely by the Council due to a mysterious episode in his past.
HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $22.95

PATRICIA BRIGGS' CRY WOLF #3
(W) Patricia Briggs, David Lawrence (A) Jordan Gunderson
The hunt for the rogue werewolf is on. But is the rogue a calculating killer, or himself another victim? Innocent lives hang in the balance. Can Charles and Anna uncover the truth before it's too late? Cry Wolf is the latest series of supernatural adventure by best selling author Patricia Briggs. Set in the same world as her Mercy Thompson novels, it mixes beloved old characters with exciting new ones.
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

ROBERT JORDAN'S THE WHEEL OF TIME: EYE OF THE WORLD #6
(W) Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon (A) Chase Conley
Myrddraal and Trollocs, the young adventurers from Edmond's Field are ever watchful of them from every direction — north, south, east, and west. But now comes a Draghkar, a creature which swoops down from out of the dark, night sky with deadly intent. Will there be no end to the vile creatures hunting them?
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

THE WARRIORS HC
(W) David Atchison (A) Chris DiBari
Cyrus, the messianic leader of New York City's largest gang, the Riffs, declares a truce and calls a summit meeting in the Bronx with all of the city's major gangs in attendance. His vision is to unify all the gangs into one large super-gang, one will the NYPD will never be able to subdue. But during the summit, Cyrus is assassinated, and the murder is pinned on a member of the Warriors. With no time to prove their innocence, the Warriors run — but it's a long, long way home to Coney Island, especially with an entire city gunning for them. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $22.95

THE WARRIORS: JAILBREAK #4
(W) Erik Henriksen (A) Todd Herman, Herb Apon
As The Warriors: Jailbreak races to its exhilarating conclusion, Ajax finally faces his brutal nemesis, while Swan leads his increasingly desperate Warriors in a full-scale gang war. Allegiances will be hewn and broken, blood will be spilled, and when Jailbreak ends, the Warriors will be changed forever.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

DEL REY COMICS

TALISMAN: ROAD OF TRIALS #0
(W) Stephen King, Peter Straub, Robin Furth (A) Tony Shasteen
Stephen King and Peter Straub's best-selling epic comes to comics! In this never-before-told prequel, evil transforms the life of young Jack Sawyer. Jack's father lives two separate lives — one in our world, the other in the mysterious realm called the Territories. In that place, science is magic, Blasted Lands are black with creeping poisons, and plots are being hatched that will shatter Jack's idyllic existence forever, sending him on a search for a prize so powerful that it threatens to destroy both worlds. Cover by Massimo Carnevale. (C: 0-1-2)
16pgs, FC SRP: $1.00

DEL REY MANGA

AIR GEAR VOLUME 14 GN
(W/A) Oh!great
Destiny has strange things in mind for Ikki. When he was close to realizing his dream of becoming the Wind Keeper, the beautiful Kururu claimed that fate decreed that she must serve the Wind Keeper. But Ikki's destiny is surely more than just this gorgeous girl, isn't it? (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

BAKUGAN BATTLE BRAWLERS MANGA VOLUME 1: THE EVO TOURNAMENT GN
(W) Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir (A) Kriss Sison
A brand-new story done in a glorious black-and-white manga style, set in the world of the hit Cartoon Network series Bakugan! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

FAIRY TAIL VOLUME 8 GN
(W) Hiro Mashima
Gajeel is a Dragon Slayer who can shoot huge iron pillars from his body with crushing precision, while Dragon Slayer Natsu fights with devastating flame attacks. Their fierce battle began when Gajeel's wizard guild, Phantom Lord, assaulted rival guild Fairy Tail, but can either headquarters survive the collision of these two destructive forces? (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

KAMICHAMA KARIN-CHU VOLUME 6 GN
(W/A) Koge-Donbo
Karin has lost her memory, and there's no telling how much damage the bad guys can do while she's unable to transform. The only way to get Karin's memory back is for Jin to use Professor Kirihiko Karasuma's power. But can he do that without turning to the dark side? (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

NEGIMA! VOLUME 24 GN
(W/A) Ken Akamatsu
The Festival of Ostia is the Magical World's most amazing event, and it includes a major martial arts tournament in which Negi and his friends will be active participants. But a team of professional bounty hunters blocks Nodoka's way to the event. Can Negi save her, or will they all fall into the same hunters' trap? (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

PAPILLON VOLUME 4 GN
(W/A) Miwa Ueda
Now Ageha is confident, independent, and dating her hot guidance counselor, Kyu. Everything is going great. That is, until Hana seeks help from Kyu. Will she succeed in stealing Kyu's heart? (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

TSUBASA VOLUME 23 GN
(W/A) CLAMP
In the world of dreams, the two Syaorans fight over Princess Sakura's feathers and the princess herself. But while one Syaoran has always been a powerful mage for good, the other has become a killing machine using Fai's magic. Their brutal battle will be to the death, but whose death remains to be seen! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

TSUBASA ALBUM DE REPRODUCTIONS
(W/A) CLAMP
With more than 1 million copies sold, the Tsubasa manga by superstar artists CLAMP is a major phenomenon. This amazing artbook contains every piece of color artwork created by CLAMP for Tsubasa. It includes every cover published in the United States, as well as rare hardcover images never seen before in America. Each image is reproduced in full-color with amazing clarity and quality. An original bonus short makes this a must-have for CLAMP's many fans. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x12, 116pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

THE OFFICIAL XXXHOLIC GUIDE SC
(W/A) CLAMP
A fully-illustrated companion volume to the best-selling manga, xxxHOLiC. Discussing character insights and wardrobe, connections to other CLAMP works, famous moments, and much more, this is the essential guide to the fan-favorite series. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $17.99

XXXHOLIC VOLUME 14 GN
(W/A) CLAMP
Kimihiro is a mystery even to himself. He has no memory of his past, or even of his beloved parents' names. Neither does he have any idea why he is being followed by malicious spirits. But his boss, the witch Yûko Ichihara, knows, and in this volume many of Kimihiro's secrets are finally revealed! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

DESPERADO PUBLISHING

DEADWORLD VOLUME 3: SLAUGHTERHOUSE HC
(W) Gary Reed (A) Sami Makkonen
An original graphic novel, the first Deadworld story in hardcover! Many humans find themselves trapped in a world of the walking dead and the living who will do anything to survive. The promise of a "Safe Haven" reveals a much darker and sinister purpose, when victims find themselves in a medical facility that will stop at nothing to stop the zombie plague, including using humans as guinea pigs!
MATURE THEMES
HC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99

KAOS MOON: SHAMAN RISING TP
(W/A) David Boller
The complete Kaos Moon, the esoteric cult classic from the late 90s, collected in one volume! The mountains of Siberia were once ruled by clans of powerful Shamans, until soldiers enslaved the population and exterminated their religion. By touching people and objects, Katja Zakkov can see images of past events. She discovers that she's the reincarnation of an ancient, beautiful Shaman called Kaos Moon, one of the three Shamans who survived. Katja realizes that she and her alter ego Kaos Moon hold the key to the balance of the Shaman triumvirate.
SC, 6x9, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $17.99

BLACK MIST TP
(W) James Pruet (A) Mike Perkins
The corpse of a recently murdered woman. The Death Cult of Kali. The reincarnation of a dark goddess of death. An unwilling host must struggle internally between an ancient evil and her own conscience. Will Lonnie fulfill prophecy as the Destructor or can her adopted daughter reach through the mesmerizing influence of the Mist and rescue her last remnants of humanity? (SEP083953)
SC, 6x9, 104pgs, FC SRP: $15.99

NEGATIVE BURN 2009 GN
(W/A) Various
The Eisner and Harvey Award nominated anthology title returns in a new format; yearly trade editions featuring the best of both established and new talent! In this massive 200-page volume: "Mr. Mamoulian" by Brian Bolland, "Kaos Moon" by David Boller, "Thirteen Seconds" by Jeff Limke and Pete Krause, "Big Q" by Phil Hester and Jason Caskey, "The Harvest" by Jamie Cottle and Anthony Peruzzo, "The Geek of the Gods" by Ron Kasman, and much more!
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99

DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING

CIAO CIAO BAMBINO (YAOI)
(W/A) Momoko Tenzen
Soon after taking a part-time job as a cram-school lecturer, Yoh meets Yuta, a boy of peerless beauty. While Yoh thinks it’s cute how Yuta pines for him, why is it that when Yuta acts so manly from time to time it makes Yoh’s heart beat faster…? Another airy love story from Momoko Tenzen. (Young Adult 16+)
SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95

MILLENNIUM PRIME MINISTER VOLUME 2
(W/A) Eiki Eiki
Sai ran away from home after Minori learned about his feelings for Kanata. What will the Okazaki Administration do…!? To make matters worse, his sworn enemy, Kamijoh, decides to show up…!! Minori feels responsible for Kanata’s current exhaustion, and what’s more, for some reason it feels as if there’s something else weighing on his mind…!! It’s another chapter of political comedy as this couple tries to figure out how to move their relationship forward! (Young Adult 16+)
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $12.95

THE DEVIL INSIDE (YAOI)
(W/A) Rico Fukiyama
Kouma is virtually predisposed to falling in love wherever he goes, but he’s constantly grating on people’s nerves and he’s the king of getting his heart broken. But what happens when a strange yet handsome fortune-teller makes a bold prediction—that Kouma will soon meet the man of his destiny!? And later, what is Kouma to make of it when he reunites with the fortune-teller and begins to fall in love with him…?! Set in a magic shop and dealing with the sweetest of living arrangements, Rico Fukiyama depicts a sweet love story of magical happiness. (Young Adult 16+)
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $12.95

TRAIN*TRAIN VOLUME 3
(W/A) Eiki Eiki
One day, the station master dropped a photograph depicting three cool, handsome guys dressed in Minami Kitazawa Electric Railway uniforms. Those three handsome men turned out to be the station master, Akita the assistant and Miyagi the manager in their youth!! The station master proceeded to tell Asahi and company the story behind the photograph. The three of them had once touched off a revolution at Minami Kitazawa. And that was merely the beginning of the legend… (Young Adult 16+)
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $12.95

GREAT PLACE HIGH SCHOOL—STUDENT COUNCIL (YAOI)
(W/A) Naduki Koujima
It’s the renowned Great Place Academy, home of the most famous, most terrifying student council president, Rin Amanohara, and vice-president, Eichi Shidoh. Is there anyone—within the school or without—brash enough to oppose them!? That’s what’s been bothering Amanohara lately, with the emergence of the information processing group, whose members are independently organized. Every day they meet it’s like a rebellion. But even there, the fires of love find ways to ignite. And how will this partnership progress as a secret love grows bolder? (Mature 18+)
SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.95

BLUE SHEEP REVERIE VOLUME 2 (YAOI)
(W/A) Makoto Tateno
In the city called Dawn is a man with the name of “Night.” Every evening, Kai is embraced by the “Iron Lahti,” opening himself to him. It’s unclear if that truly can be called love, but that doesn’t even matter anymore. Kai doesn’t just want to be held softly and treated sweetly… As the Iron Lahti and Kai whirl round and round each other, what will happen as their love and their hatred become complexly intertwined? (Mature 18+)
SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $12.95

KABUKI VOLUME 2: RED (YAOI)
(W/A) Yukari HashidaMaster Kounosuke and his servant Kageya, are now reborn into this world as lovers. They both have vivid memories of the past lives but things are much different this time – their roles are reversed and Kageya is much older than Kounosuke. While Kageya is feeling hopeless and insecure, surrounded by uncertainty how would they pledge their love for each other? (Mature 18+)
SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 4) $12.95

DK PUBLISHING CO

OPEN ME UP GN
(W/A) Various
Following on the very hot heels of Pick Me Up comes Open Me Up, and irreverent, graphically dynamic, intelligently hilarious, and gruesomely informative book about the goings on of our innards. Behind a spectacular 3-D cover, featuring an incredible die-cut to reveal the internal organs, the superb interior design, imagery, and information will educate. Learn about the discovery of penicillin, see how the heart works via its social networking page, and watch white blood cells zap invaders on a video-game spread. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 256pgs, FC SRP: $24.99

DMF COMICS INC

SOUL STEALER VOLUME 2 GN
(W) Michael Easton (A) Christopher Shy
The infinite, centuries-spanning search by the legendary Etruscan warrior Kalan for his eternal love, the beautiful if fatally elusive Oxania, continues against impossible odds. Blood and rain flow like rivers into one another as Kalan utters his final word for all eternity, "Oxania."
SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

DO GOODER PRESS

PS238 VOLUME 7: DAUGHTERS, SONS, & SHRINK-RAY GUNS TP
(W/A) Aaron Williams
Tyler, the boy with no powers, acquires a super-powered "twin," who threatens to overshadow what little affection he gets from his mom and dad. Malphast, the offspring of an angel and a demon, has to decide the fate of our world by defying his native lands. And the girl-heroine, "84," has to find her place among her more well-known and experienced extended superheroing clan. Collects issues #33-38 of the critically-acclaimed series.
SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $15.99

PS238 #42
(W/A) Aaron Williams
While the Emerald Gauntlets (junior and senior) are dealing with the extra-dimensional Emerald Ones, back on Earth, mysterious visitors from another world have arrived. They are looking for Atlas, father of Argonaut (formerly known as Captain Clarinet), and will stop at nothing to find him! What is their purpose here, and what will their plans for one of Earth's greatest heroes hold in store for his son — and for Julie, also known as "84?"
32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99

DRAWN & QUARTERLY

THE BOOK ABOUT MOOMIN, MYMBLE AND LITTLE MY HC
(W/A) Tove Jansson
The treasured children's classic, lovingly back in print. In this companion to the hugely successful Moomin series, Tove Jansson presents a delightful book for all ages in a very intricate and elaborately designed book, complete with Moomin die-cuts on every page. Like the Moomin comic strip companion volumes, this book is a "lost classic" from the 1950s and has been unavailable in North America for over half a century.
HC, 8x11, 24pgs, FC SRP: $16.95

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A MOOMIN : THE COMPLETE TOVE JANSSON COMIC STRIP BOOKS 1-4 HC
(W/A) Tove Jannson
The enchanting comic strip that introduced North American readers to the wonderful world of Moomin. The Moomins saw life in many forms but debuted to its biggest audience ever on the pages of the world's largest newspaper, the London Evening News, in 1954. The strip was syndicated in newspapers around the world with millions of readers in forty countries.
BOOK ONE—HC, 9x12, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
BOOK TWO (AUG073600)—HC, 8x12, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
BOOK THREE (AUG084010)—HC, 8x11, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
BOOK FOUR (APR090803)—HC, 8.5x12, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

THE BOX MAN HC
(W/A) Imiri Sakabashira
Enter the strange world of Imiri Sakabashira. The Box Man follows its zoomorphic protagonists along a scooter trip through a landscape that oscillates between a dense city, a countryside simplified to near abstraction, and hybrids of the two. Sakabashira weaves this absurdist tale in a seamless tapestry constructed of elements as seemingly disparate as Japanese folklore, pop culture, and surrealism.
MATURE THEMES
HC, 6x8, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

TALKING LINES HC
(W/A) R.O. Blechman
This monumental book is the first ever comprehensive overview of the comics of R.O. Blechman, spanning six decades in an impressive career. From early work in Harvey Kurtzman's seminal Humbug in 1957 to ruminations on Shakespeare and Virginia Wolfe from the pages of the The New York Times Book Review in 2002-2006, Talking Lines collects the work of a modern master.
MATURE THEMES
HC, 6x9, 288pgs, FC SRP: $29.95

DYNAMIC FORCES

PROJECT SUPERPOWERS TRADING CARD SERIES!
From the best-selling Dynamite Entertainment series Project Superpowers comes the new Dynamic Forces produced Project Superpowers Premiere Trading Card Series, featuring the incredible artwork of series mastermind ALEX ROSS and more!
The best-selling and fan favorite series is expanding in 2009 and into 2010… and this trading card series is being released as the next set of adventures begins!
“Any chance to work with Alex is something that no publisher or manufacturer can turn down easily,” explains Dynamic Forces President Nick Barrucci. “We’ve been working hand-in-hand with Alex for well over a decade on a variety of projects, but this will be our first trading card set with so much attention focused on Alex’s work, and we’re working extra hard to make sure it’s the best trading card series release in 2009 … and beyond!”
This trading card series will feature art from the Premiere Project Superpowers series as well as the initial spin-off series featuring: The Black Terror, Masquerade and The Death Defying 'Devil!
MAIN SET AND SUB SETS:
72 card base set
9 card puzzle sub set!
SPECIAL CHASE CARDS:
9 card holofoil “chrome” set!
Check out our special chase hand-signed, hand-colored and hand drawn cards!
Original, hand-drawn, one-of-a-kind sketch cards. ONE PER BOX!
Featuring artists like: JIM CHEUNG, JOHN ROMITA SR., GEORGE TUSKA, MIKE LILLY, MEL RUBI, KEVIN WEST, JOE RUBENSTEIN, MARIO GULLY and more!
Signature cards! TWO - THREE PER BOX!
From super-stars: ALEX ROSS, JIM KRUEGER, JOHN CASSADAY, PHIL HESTER, JOE CASEY, TIM SALE, GREG LAND, PETER STEIGERWALD and more!
Box PI

DF CAPTAIN AMERICA #600 HIGH-END LITHOGRAPH BY ALEX ROSS
Extremely limited and offered only by Dynamic Forces!!! This incredible 18” x 24” lithograph features one of the most iconic images of the century by Alex Ross. Originally presented as the cover to the sold out Captain America #600, the startling image is recaptured in this truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Printed on 100lb Gallerie Art Silk Stock, this Alex Ross masterpiece is available for your collecting pleasure as a high-end lithograph brought to you by Marvel Comics, Alex Ross and Dynamic Forces! Ready to be framed!
Print, 18x24, FC $49.99 (Introductory Price! $89.99 MSRP)

CAPTAIN AMERICA #600—DF EXLCUSIVE ALEX ROSS COVER
The return of captain America starts here. The book that is making headlines throughout the summer of 2009, Captain America #600! This is the lowest print edition of this hot, sold out book, and it is the first print! The rarest of all Captain America #600's.
Variant Edition $14.99

THE TORCH #1—DF EXLCUSIVE ALEX ROSS COVER
The original Human Torch is back in an all-new miniseries by Alex Ross, Mike Carey and Patrick Berkenkotter!!! Celebrate the red hot return of Jim Hammond, the android Invader, with this fiery DF variant edition cover by Alex Ross. Now that sizzles!!! FEATURING DF ORIGINAL COVER ART BY ALEX ROSS!!!
Variant Edition $14.99

THE TORCH #2—DF EXLCUSIVE COVER SIGNED BY ALEX ROSS
The return of the original Human Torch continues in this all-new all-exciting mini-series by Alex Ross, Mike Carey and Patrick Berkenkotter! Celebrate the red hot return of Jim Hammond, the Android Invader, with this fiery DF variant edition cover by Alex Ross, and it's signed by Mr. Ross, as well! Featuring DF original cover art by Alex Ross!
Signed Edition $29.98

SPIDER-WOMAN #1—DF EXCLUSIVE "SPOT COLOR" COVER BY ALEX ROSS
This amazing signed DF Exclusive edition of Spider-Woman #1 features an ultra rare “spot color” cover by Alex Ross, extremely limited, only from Dynamic Forces. The explosive Eisner award-winning team of Bendis and Maleev reunite for their first ongoing series since Daredevil! Ripped from the pages of New Avengers and Secret Invasion, watch as the gorgeous and mysterious Jessica Drew reenters a society she did not make...as an AGENT OF S.W.O.R.D.
Signed Edition $29.99
Unsigned Edition $14.99

VENGEANCE OF MOON KNIGHT #1—DF EXCLUSIVE NEGATIVE ART COVER BY ALEX ROSS
Is he a mercenary? A hero? Is Moon Knight willing to do what other heroes are not? Find out in Moon Knight #1, the start of an all-new Marvel epic. To celebrate this spectacular kick-off, we’re giving Moon Knight #1 the DF treatment with this amazing variant cover by Alex Ross. Don’t miss this new beginning for Moon Knight… the hero that wears white at night so that crime sees him coming.
Variant Edition $14.99

DF REBORN #1—DC EXCLUSIVE COVER FEATURING A BONUS BOOK!
Steve Rogers returns! DF still has a few copies and is offering a bonus Halloween treat with each order! ALL FIRST PRINTS!
Variant Edition $14.99

MORE MARVEL-OUS SIGNED EDITIONS!

DAREDEVIL #501—SIGNED BY JOHN ROMITA SR
Who better to welcome Marvel’s Man without Fear into a new age than one of DD’s most legendary artists, John Romita Sr! And this signed edition is a great way to start Daredevil’s run beyond 500 fearless issues.
MSRP will be $69.99, but DF is presenting this at the INTRODUCTORY PRICE of $19.65! (in honor of the year John Romita first drew Daredevil)

DARK REIGN: THE LIST—HULK—SIGNED BY GREG PAK
GREG PAK, The mastermind behind Planet Hulk, World War Hulk and War Machine, signs the next gamma irradiated portion of Marvel’s next big event Dark Reign: The List—Hulk. Don’t miss out on this “incredible” signed comic book from Dynamic Forces.
Signed Edition $19.99

DARK REIGN: THE LIST—SECRET WARRIORS—SIGNED BY JONATHAN HICKMAN
Jonathan Hickman has the Marvel Write Stuff! Now you can join Mr. Hickman and his Secret Warriors on this signed edition of Dark Reign: The List – Secret Warriors!
Signed Edition $19.99

DF X-FORCE SPECIAL—SIGNED BY CLAYTON CRAIN
Clayton Crain signs this special issue for Dynamic Forces!
Signed Edition $19.99