A-10 COMICS
A-10 COMICS PRESENTS #3
(W) Jason McKee (A) Jason Pittman
The havoc continues as one of the team is captured, and let the torture begin. You will not believe how much one man can take. Plus, the introduction of 2 new villains you will love to hate! "The Damaged" continues with the heroes on the run, taking refuge in an unlikely place — a defunct nuclear power plant.
32pgs, FC (3 of 12) SRP: $3.99
AAM MARKOSIA
HERO 9 TO 5 GN
(W) Ian Sharman (A) David Dray
What if being a super hero was just like any other job? What if you fell in love with your arch enemy? What if your sidekick had a crush on you? Meet Jacob Reilly, aka Flame-O. He didn't want to be a hero, he wanted to be a rock star, but now he's stuck working for Heroes for Zeroes, and his life is about to get, really, really complicated.
SC, 100pgs, FC SRP: $15.95
ABOUT COMICS
SALIMBA GN
(W) Steve Perry (A) Various
Salimba, the mysterious alluring jungle goddess, faces down pirates, monsters, and even zombie apes in this complete 25th-anniversary collection, with art by Concrete's Paul Chadwick. Includes the dark tale "Baby," an all-new Salimba prose story which was Steve Perry's final work before his untimely demise.
SC, 7x10, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
ABRAMS
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID BOX OF BOOKS
(W/A) Jeff Kinney
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books will include books 1-4. As an added bonus, the box will also include an original six-page mini-booklet — a mini-diary told from Rowley's point of view — created by Jeff Kinney. (NOTE: It will not include the DIY Journal or Movie Diary.)SRP: $56.00
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID VOLUME 5 HC
(W/A) Jeff Kinney
The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series continues in this, the fifth volume of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life through a hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x8, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
TERRY MOORE'S ECHO #25
(W/A) Terry Moore
Julie meets Cain in a fight to the death for the rest of Annie's alloy, while Ivy is forced to use desperate measures to find and stop the Phi Collider. The atomic clock is ticking on a countdown to midnight, and time is running out!
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50
AC COMICS
FEMFORCE #154
(W/A) Various
Will Synn have to be permanently banished or will Stardust's risky solution be the answer? And where do Paragon's "imaginary monsters" fit in? As Tara is called to Jungle Island and Nightveil and Ms. Victory face danger fighting solo, She-Cat must salvage her love life. Fan-favorite artist Brad Gorby returns!
84pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS
PINOCCHIO VAMPIRE SLAYER VOLUME 2: THE GREAT PUPPET THEATER GN
(W) Van Jensen (A) Dustin Higgins
More lies! More vampires! More puppets! Pinocchio is back, but now he must share the vampire-killing stage with his wooden siblings. The stakes are raised in this sequel to the acclaimed graphic novel, as Pinocchio unravels the mystery of the undead menace and his own shadowy background. But will turmoil within the band of slayers spoil their efforts as they battle the bloodsuckers across Italy and even at sea in this darkly funny take on the classic character?
SC, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
THE SIXSMITHS VOLUME 1 GN
(W) Jason Franks (A) J. Marc Schmidt
The Sixsmiths are a family of suburban Satanists who have fallen prey to the global recession. Ralf needs to find a new job; the twins, Cain and Lilith, need to survive the public school system; Annie needs to keep them all sane and under budget. Meanwhile, their estranged elder daughter Jezabelle is having her own crisis of the faith. Will the Devil rise to smite their enemies, or will he damn them with hellfire and wrath?
MATURE THEMES
SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A EGG STORY GN (NEW PRINTING)
(W/A) J. Marc Schmidt
Eggs talk. And in their conversations they decide that sitting in a cold, dark refrigerator waiting to get gobbled up is definitely not for them, and so they stage a daring escape. But life takes a grim turn when one of them turns into a suicidal maniac who yearns to become a soufflé, and it all ends up tragically (and messily) on the kitchen floor.
SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
PINOCCHIO VAMPIRE SLAYER GN
(W) Van Jensen (W/A) Dustin Higgins
After seeing Geppetto die at the hands of vampires, Pinocchio swears revenge in this darkly funny graphic novel. As the vampires plot the enslavement of mankind, only a one-puppet army stands in their way. But will a wooden boy and his endless supply of stakes, courtesy of plenty of lies and his elongating nose, be enough to save the day? (JUL090644)
SC, 5.5x8.5, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC HC (NEW PRINTING)
(W/A) Jhonen Vasquez
Out of print for a good three years, Jhonen Vasquez's Johnny the Homicidal Maniac Director's Cut hardcover is once again available! The adventures of Johnny have been remastered and tuned to Vasquez's perfection, making this the ultimate presentation of Johnny and his world! (NOV083737) (C: 1-0-0)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W MSRP: $44.95
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AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT
CAVEWOMAN: A NIGHT OUT ONE-SHOT
(W/A) Rob Durham
It's movie night. The people of Marshville gather together at the local theater for some popcorn and reruns. Meriem, not having seen a film since she was a little girl, is thrilled at the prospect of seeing a movie again! She quickly returns to town with Klyde in tow; however, they discover that the theater doors are too small for Klyde to fit thru. Now they must come up with a way to see to it that Klyde gets to see the film before he gets upset and ruins the night out for everyone!
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.75
CAVEWOMAN: A NIGHT OUT SPECIAL EDITION ONE-SHOT
(W/A) Rob Durham
The A Night Out Special Edition cover features art by the one and only Budd Root! It's another Cavewoman masterpiece, featuring Meriem at the theatre, arms wrapped around Bruce, watching her (and Budd's) favorite movie — King Kong! Though from judging by the boys sitting around her... not everyone is watching the big screen! Our special edition is limited to Just 750 copies, each with a Certificate of Authenticity and bagged & boarded for protection!
24pgs, B&W PI
AMULET BOOKS
HEREVILLE: HOW MERKA GOT HER SWORD GN
(W/A) Barry Deutch
Spunky eleven-year-old Mirka Herschberg isn’t interested in knitting lessons from her stepmother or how-to-find-a-husband advice from her sister. There’s only one thing she does want — to fight dragons! Granted, no dragons have been breathing fire around Hereville, the Orthodox Jewish community where she lives, but that doesn’t stop her from honing her skills. She battles a very large, very menacing pig. And she boldly accepts a challenge from a mysterious witch, a challenge that could bring Mirka her heart’s desire: a dragon-slaying sword! (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $15.95
ANTARCTIC PRESS
GOLD DIGGER #122
Story/Art: Fred Perry
Madrid returns home after a year of mapping segments of the Astral Rifts, but is a little early for the annual family cookout. Gina, Brit' and Brianna are all out on various errands, so Madrid, Charlie, Tifanny, and Pojo have Brit's house all to themselves...until Madrid's ex-husband, Dao, arrives with the groceries! Seeing the former couple — now older, wiser, single and "perfect for each other" — puts a twinkle in the eye of "Matchmaker Charlotte"... and that twinkle sends Pojo and Tif' running for cover!
(monthly, full color, 32 pp., $2.99 U.S./Can.)
GOLD DIGGER HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2010
Story/Art: Fred Perry & Various
Get out the bed sheets and scissors, the colored makeup, the rubber masks and candy baskets—and then sit down for a frighteningly fun read! It's time once again for the Gold Digger Halloween Special, with all your favorite GD characters turning out their best tricks to give you a real treat!
(annual, black & white, 32 pp., $3.99 U.S. & Can.)
STEAMPUNK PALIN
Story: Fred Perry; Art: Ben Dunn
Energy catastrophe has struck worldwide! Massive oil spills, nuclear meltdowns and more leave us desperate for viable energy sources to rebuild global society and technology. Inspired by a little tea party, Sarah Palin hits upon the answer: steam power! She begins the "Steam Initiative", touting geothermal energy as the cure for what ails ya. The heads of Big Oil and Nuclear Power are less than happy with this trend, and they send their agents to do in the Rogue Republican. Luckily, she comes prepared with a set of steam-powered armor! (Standard equipment, don'cha know.)
(one-shot, black & white, 32 pages, $3.99 U.S./Can.)
HOW TO DRAW MYTHS AND TITANS SUPERSIZE TPB
Text/Artist: Ben Dunn & Various
Mystified by the methods of making myths into manga? Perplexed by putting pantheons to paper? Set thy fears to rest, mortal, for the gods (of art instruction) hath smiled upon thee! Within these pages, thou shalt witness the basic and advanced lessons for limning legends, from deities and demigods to epic heroes and their allies and foes! The gods help those who help themselves, so help thyself to this art instruction of the ages. Thine art skills will become the stuff of legend!
(softcover TPB, black & white, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11, $19.99 U.S./Can.)
THE LAST ZOMBIE #5 (OF 5)
Story: Brian Keene; Art: Joseph Wight
Ian and his team find themselves under attack from a roving army of marauders. Now they must fight to the death to protect not only their mission, but a small group of civilians who, against all odds, have survived the zombie apocalypse. But even if they defeat the attackers, will the victory come too late, given Ian's fateful prognosis?
Brian Keene (Dead of Night: Devil Slayer) and Joe Wight (Twilight X) conclude the first story-arc in this hot new survival-horror comic series from Antarctic Press!
(mini-series, black & white, 32 pages, $3.99 U.S./Can.)
THE LITTLEST ZOMBIE VS. THE LITTLEST VAMPIRE
Story & Art: David Hutchison
It's Tom & Jerry meets 28 Days Later as the Littlest Zombie and the Littlest Vampire fight tooth and nail, hand-to-detachable-hand for scant sustenance! Their quarry, the Littlest Survivor, must pull out every trick in the Apocalypse Survivor's Handbook to keep his two supernatural stalkers at each other's throats and off his!
(one-shot, black & white, 32 pages, $3.99 U.S./Can.)
HOW TO DRAW VAMPIRES POCKET MANGA
Text/Art: Ben Dunn & Various
Are you wracked by forbidden desire? Do you pine away out of love for the dark children of the night, ever yearning to capture their essence but denied by lack of proper knowledge? Are you weighed down not only by your melancholy, but an excess of oversized grimoires? Fear not, intrepid one, for salvation is at hand! This essential instruction manual will tell you all you need to know to bring life to your depictions of the undead, from the creepiest nosferatu to the spookiest horror-film classics to the sparkliest of ravishing romancers. They may not reflect in a mirror, but Antarctic Press will show you how to capture them on paper, and all in a book that can be carried in any coffin or by a decent-sized bat!
(softcover TPB, black & white, 128 pages, 5 x 7.375, $12.99 U.S./Can.)
APE ENTERTAINMENT
MEGAMIND: THE MOVIE PREQUEL TP
(W/A) Various
The brilliant and diabolical super-villain Megamind has been attempting to conquer the planet for 20 years. But each time, he's been thwarted by the immortal caped superhero, Immortal — that is, until Megamind accidentally kills him! Megamind suddenly finds himself without a foe. And what's the point of a dastardly plan if there's no one to fight? The despondent evil genius creates a new superhero, Titan, to fill the void left by Immortal's demise, but when Titan begins to wage his own destructive war aimed at destroying the world, Megamind must make a decision: Can he defeat his own diabolical creation? See how it all began in the comic book prequel to the latest DreamWorks Animation hit!
SC, 52pgs, FC SRP: $6.95
SHREK: ONCE UPON A SLIME... TP
(W/A) Various
Journeying even further into the storybook world of Shrek, Ape Entertainment presents a series of all-new, all-original tales starring everyone's favorite ogre and his cast of colorful cohorts, including Fiona, Donkey, and Puss. With 50 pages of fun-filled fantasy, this comic book features five stories that promise to leave readers feeling happily ever after. From a camping trip in a haunted forest that goes awry to an at-sea misadventure, Shrek: Once Upon a Slime... features some of the most talented creators in comics today, including Scott Shaw, Arie Kaplan, and Troy Dye.
SC, 50pgs, FC SRP: $6.95
SCRATCH 9 #3
(W) Rob M. Worley (A) Jason T. Kruse
Scratch is deep in the heart of C.R.U.E.L. HQ and determined to rescue his pals Marco and Pollo. He'll need the theatricality of Beeslebohm, le bonne chance of D'Argent and the witchcraft of Writh to prevail. But what happens when Scratch's girl Penelope comes face-to-face with Dr. Schrodinger?
28pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.95
THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR #4
(W) David Server, Jackson Lanzing (A) Antonio Campo
After abandoning ship and swimming the remainder of the way to Australia, Skipper and his recruits learn that a human-built irrigation system has placed Mia's platypus eggs in danger, prompting them to attempt to dismantle the elaborate contraption, but will Operation: Irrigation Confrontation be enough to keep the un-hatchlings safe? NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.95
POCKET GOD #2
(W) Jason M. Burns (A) Rolondo Mallada
Stalked by a laser-wielding shark and ravaged by a rogue wave, the islanders are washed up on the shore of a strange landmass, only to discover that when they die, they die for good. Now without their self-appointed leader, Ooga must step up to take control of the group, but will his intervention be enough to save the tribe?
24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95
ARCANA STUDIO
3 GN
(W) Robert Richardson (A) Zeke
Covert operative Claire Chartrand has a dozen guns pointed at her — and that's the least of her worries! The same betrayal that lands her in an impossible situation during a critical mission also reveals Claire's true occupation to her two identical sisters — a scientist and a model — who now discover that the company Claire works for is partially responsible for the professional success they thought they'd earned on their own.
SC, 104pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
CANDICE CROW GN
(W) Joe Nassise (A) Angel Angelov
Candice Crow is the lead singer in an all girls rock band. But that is the only thing that is good in her life. Her father beats her and her sister. Her mother died long ago. She has no money or any income. Her best friend and band member, Claire has recently died. And Candice recently started getting rashes and lesions when she's exposed to air for too long. She needs a change, she needs a break — and it cannot come too soon!
SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
VELVET ROPE TP
(W/A) Various
Admit one to a new collection of horrifying tales! Grab your popcorn and candy, as Velvet, the beautiful usher from beyond the grave, introduces Arcana's brand of spine-tingling horror in this anthology. Featuring stories from Mark Poulton, Stephen Sistilli, Dexter Weeks, and many more. Velvet Rope is sure to make a killing at the box office!
SC, 88pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
WONDERDOG INC. GN
(W) Scott Zirkel (A) Matt Hebb
Ryan Robertson's summer plans are put on hold when he discovers he'll be staying at his grandfather's farm while his parent travel to Europe. Just as he grows accustomed to life without Internet, he and his grandfather are traveling to Bolivia in search of the Fountain of Youth. On the way he learns the truth of his family, friends and the secrets of Wonderdog Inc.
SC, 122pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
ARCHAIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC
MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD HC
(W/A) Various
Collects the first volume of Legends of the Guard, a new Mouse Guard anthology series featuring the work of artists and storytellers handpicked by series creator David Petersen. Bonus content includes an all-new Epilogue illustrated by João Lemos (Avengers Fairy Tales), cover gallery, character lineup, floor plan of the June Alley Inn, and creator bios. (C: 0-0-1)
8x8, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
MOUSE GUARD HC'S
(W/A) David Petersen
Mouse Guard's beautiful artwork and engaging animal heroes recall the work of Beatrix Potter, while the narrative has all the dark grandeur of The Lord of the Rings. A thrilling story of heroism, loyalty, and betrayal, Mouse Guard is a major fantasy epic in miniature. These magnificent hardcovers collects the entirety of each 6-issue series and feature never-before-published bonus materials.
VOLUME 1: FALL 1152 (APR098448)—HC, 8x8, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
VOLUME 2: WINTER 1152 (MAY090647)—HC, 8x8, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
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DAYS MISSING: KESTUS #2
(W) Phil Hester (A) David Marquez
Since the dawn of mankind, the enigmatic Steward has guided our destiny in solitude. But during his attempt to prevent raging fires from consuming Egypt's legendary Library of Alexandria, he discovers he's not alone. A mysterious figure from the Steward's past reveals herself, and alters The Steward's existence in ways he never thought possible.
32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.95
FEEDING GROUND #2
(W) Swifty Lang (A) Michael Lapinski
A local enforcer, Don Oso, terrorizes the Busqueda family as their father Diego makes a solitary trek home through the horrors of the Devil's Highway. Meanwhile, US Border Patrol agents unearth a shocking discovery that threatens to reveal a secret buried in the desert for generations. Also included are 24 pages of bonus content in Spanish!
64pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $3.95
LUCID #3
(W) Michael McMillian (A) Anna Wieszczyk
Lucid barrels toward an explosive climax as Agent Dee is pulled deeper into a dark conspiracy fraught with bold, unbridled evil! After a dangerous Magical Artifact created by Matthew's infamous ancestor disappears from the archives of The School of Black, Matthew travels to London to team up with England's Combat Mage, the beautiful and enchanting Wren, to hunt it down before all Hell breaks loose.
24pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.95
THE KILLER: MODUS VIVENDI #6
(W) Matz (A) Luc Jacamon
The latest volume in this Eisner Award-nominated series comes to a sharp and violent end as the Killer tries to extricate himself from the American plot against Venezuela.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (6 of 6) SRP: $3.95
AWAKENING VOLUME 2 HC
(W) Nick Tapalansky (A) Alex Eckman-Lawn
The truth is unavoidable: There are zombies in Park Falls and, seemingly, the rest of the world. As the situation in the city spins out of control, Detective Derrick Peters and others search for answers amid a mass exodus and murders perpetrated by monsters of a different sort. Follow the conclusion of Park Falls' harrowing year in the critically-acclaimed zombie noir series! (C: 0-0-1)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
THE GOD MACHINE HC
(W/A) Chandra Free
Stricken with grief from the death of his girlfriend, Sith, Guy Salvatore struggles to make sense of his world. He's plagued with hallucinations of monsters that torment him with outrageous requests. Enter Satan: a strange, old man who implores Guy to call upon his latent power to break through his world's plane to rescue Sith, who he claims is floating aimlessly in and out of dimensional planes known as the "Dream Worlds." But is Satan to be trusted? (C: 0-0-1)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A THE GRAVE DOUG FRESHLEY HC
(W) Josh Hechinger (A) mpMann
When Douglas Freshley arrived on the McNally homestead, he tutored the McNally's rambunctious boy, Bat. But the ruthless Delancey Gang killed Bat's parents and Doug himself, setting the homestead ablaze with Bat inside. Not one to let a bullet between the eyes stand in the way of his personal and professional obligations, Doug returns as a walking corpse in time to save Bat, and together they set out to deliver a little frontier justice. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC SRP: $21.95
MOON LAKE HC
(W) Various (A) Various
From the hilariously demented mind of Tony Award-winning actor Dan Fogler comes Moon Lake! Moon Lake isn't just any normal body of water — it's a mysterious portal into the weird, drawing all manner of macabre mysteries to its shores. In the spirit of classic horror tales from EC Comics, Moon Lake combines comedy, horror and adventure into a fantastic anthology, with each story centered on the strange happenings of Moon Lake. (C: 0-0-1)
112pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
TITANIUM RAIN VOLUME 1 HC
(W/A) Josh Finney, Kat Rocha
To be alive is to be at odds with the world. The instinct to survive is what has made us who we are. Mankind's survival instinct is put to the test when a Chinese civil war spirals into a global conflict. For many, like US Air Force pilot Alec Killian, survival will mean shedding some of his humanity in exchange for biotech and machine. Follow one pilot's journey thorugh mankind's worst, only to discover its best. (SEP090597)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #148
(W) Alex Simmons (A) Dan Parent, Jack Morelli
"New Kids," Part 1. An influx of new students at Riverdale High has the whole school bouncing off the walls with more pretty girls, ace athletes and a mysterious jokester able to go prank-to-prank with Reggie. Can Archie and the gang keep out of trouble and keep the new kids from turning the whole school upside down?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
ARCHIE #614
(W) Alex Simmons (A) Dan Parent, Jack Morelli
"New Kids," Part 2. Continued from this month's Archie & Friends #148. Tensions are mounting at Riverdale High and Archie is chosen to play ambassador to ease the transition and help all the students and staff get along. Will this role prove to be too hot for Archie to handle?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
BETTY & VERONICA #250
(W) Alex Simmons (A) Dan Parent, Jack Morelli
"New Kids," Part 3. Continued from Archie #614. New students turn Riverdale High into a "Bizarro" world for Betty and Veronica as a new girl with a flair for design puts Veronica's fashion sense to the test and Betty meets a girl who can go toe to toe in every way. And now, two new gorgeous guys in the student body might just turn the girls' hearts away from Archie!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL-STARS VOLUME 6: ARCHIE'S CHRISTMAS STOCKING TP
(W/A) Various
Deck the halls with lots of laughter with this festive collection of yuletide tales! Join the fun as Archie dons his favorite holiday sweaters, Cheryl Blossom pulls a Scrooge-styled scheme, and Jughead and Mr. Lodge fill in for Santa Claus! Look for classic tales including "Have Yourself a Cheryl Little Christmas," "Playing Santa," and more!
SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #213
(W) Dan Parent, George Gladir (A) Various
It's almost Friday the 13th when Archie and Jughead get grilled by Weatherbee for selling lucky charms, but when Superintendent Hassel grills Weatherbee about luck, it's a race to find the trashed charms before "The Big Jinx"! Then, Archie goes into exercise overdrive "Down Memory Lane" to try to improve his memory. Lastly, "Wait and See" that when Archie becomes a waiter in a restaurant full of beautiful waitresses, it's a recipe for disaster!
Digest, 160pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #185
(W/A) Various
Betty earns a gig on the runway from her modeling class, but will Veronica's competitive nature leave either of them able to "Walk the Walk"? Then, Veronica plays "Hide & Seek" in an attempt to sneak in on Betty and Archie's alone time at a horror flick, but who will have the last scream? Finally, the girls meet their favorite TV star, Plain Jane and find out "The Plain Truth"!
Digest, 160pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
LIFE WITH ARCHIE: THE MARRIED LIFE #4
(W) Paul Kupperberg (A) Norm Breyfogle
The "Archie Marriage" phenomenon continues in this mega-hit magazine following Archie's married lives with both Betty and Veronica! First, in "Archie Loves Betty: You Win Some, You Lose Some," Mr. Lodge's plot to destroy Archie has just begun. Who will the couple turn to when Betty is fired and Ambrose's Chowder House is in serious danger? Meanwhile, in "Archie Loves Veronica: Taking Care of Business!" Archie and Veronica fight to fix their marriage miles apart. Veronica must choose between trusting her husband or her father.
magazine format, 64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
PALS 'N GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #146
(W/A) Various
Archie volunteers to retrieve the Lodge family pooch for the big dog show, and spends "All the Doggone Day" doing tricks just to keep the pup in one piece! Then, Coaches Kleats and Clayton find a "Win Din" idea to inspire the team as they face their toughest rival. Finally, Pop has it in for Reggie when he mocks Coach Kleats' jogging. Maybe next time he'll just say, "No Comet"!
Digest, 160pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
SONIC UNIVERSE #21
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash
"Treasure Team Tango," Part 1. The mysterious and powerful Blaze the Cat has returned to Mobius! In her search for the Sol Emeralds, she comes across many familiar faces — but are they friends or foes? Maybe Amy Rose and Cream the Rabbit can help her decide! The rollicking adventure begins here!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
VERONICA #203
(W) Dan Parent (A) Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Mike DeCarlo
"Battle of the BFFs," Part 4. Continued from Betty #188. It's the final challenge in the battle over the title of "World's Greatest BFFs"! Conditions on BFF Island are rough, but as the competition thins, Ginger and Cheryl tough it out to face the ultimate obstacles. Big surprises are in store for these faux friends as they continue in their quest to win the BFF trophy!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #1
(W) Dan Parent, George Gladir (A) Various
Special Christmas Edition! "You Sleigh Me" is no joke when Riverdale's entire Santa Claus crew falls ill all at once! Can Archie come up with a plan keep the Christmas spirit alive? Then, Miss Grundy ponders over "The Presents" and reminisces about memorable Christmases past with Archie and his friends.
160pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
ASPEN MLT INC.
THE SCOURGE #3
Scott Lobdell – Story / Eric Battle – art
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!
With New York City completely overrun by its infected inhabitants, all transformed into gargoyle-like monstrosities, Griffin risks life and death in order to reach his son half way across town! But even his SWAT team father might not be enough to save Jonathan Griffin from becoming one of the bloodthirsty Scourge! And, now that the army has arrived on the scene, has the situation gotten better…or worse??
Featuring the astounding artwork of series artist Eric Battle, THE SCOURGE #3 is set to infect the comic book community like never before!
FC, 32 pages $2.99
MINDFIELD #5
J.T. Krul – Writer / Alex Konat – Pencils / Jon Bolerjack – Inks / John Starr - Colors
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! The thrilling saga continues as Connor and the rest of the team are still reeling from their startling encounter with the rogue telepaths, Malcolm and Ian. Who are they? Where did they come from? But the time for answers might have to wait because Lucien has the codes necessary to rain nuclear fire on the United States…and the clock is ticking!
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!
FC, 32pgs $2.99
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS: VOL 1 TPB
David Wohl – Story / Eduardo Francisco – art / John Starr - Colors
She’s a secretary, bodyguard, and assassin all rolled into one… Meet Iris, a loyal and ruthlessly efficient subordinate to her powerful, corporate boss Mr. Ching. In the modern, cutthroat corporate world, today’s CEO needs an intimidating edge to stay on top, and Iris is more than well trained to oblige the demand of her employer, including murder. However, Iris discovers the man she has dutifully served for most of her life is far more corrupt than the people she is sworn to protect him from. Now torn between her loyalties to the only person she’s ever served, and the new life she realizes she’s ready to explore on her own, she must make a choice that could ultimately lead to her demise. Iris’ treacherous journey for redemption is set in motion as the entire first volume of the critically acclaimed action-adventure series is collected here for the very first time!
SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC $18.99
FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT #4
David Schwartz – Writer / Alex Sanchez – Art
RETURN TO THE DEEP WITH MICHAEL TURNER’S FATHOM!
The past comes crashing into the present in this final exciting issue of the all-new Aspen mini-series, FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT! Worlds collide in this epic finale as the Blue and the ancient race of the Black set forth events that forever mark the Fathom Universe--including Aspen Matthews! In his attempt to rescue his wife Eilah from the deadly clutches of Rahger and the Black, Abseloma may finally fill the missing void of patriarch for his fractured family…or he will die trying.
With FATHOM’s return at hand, some new creators and several familiar names are coming along for the ride! Taking charge of the writing chores is David Schwartz, known for his critically acclaimed Image Comics title Meltdown. Art duties for all of Aspen’s curvaceous lines and intricate environments will be handled by Alex Sanchez of Spiderman Unlimited and JSA Classified fame. Together, this dynamic duo is looking forward to putting their stamp on FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT as never before!
Over a decade’s worth of answers spill out onto the pages of this exciting, all new FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT mini-series!
FC, 32pgs $2.99
FATHOM: VOLUME 2 – INTO THE DEEP TPB (2ND PRINTING)
J. T. Krul – writers / Koi Turnbull – pencils / Sal Regla ; Jason Gorder – inks / Paul Mounts ; Christina Strain – colors
The previously sold out 2nd Fathom TPB returns to print!
Worlds collide when the might of the bloodthirsty Admiral Maylander and the United States military declare war on the Blue civilizations nestled deep under the ocean’s surface. Following the classic events of the original FATHOM series, the second thrilling volume finds underwater biologist Aspen Matthews struggling to accept the startling reality of her true identity. All in the midst of an all out war between the humans and the Blue! Collecting together the sold out Fathom: Beginnings and Zero issue, as well as issues #1 though #11, this is 320 pages of everything Fathom! And if that’s not enough, we’ll be including a complete covers gallery featuring artwork by none other than Fathom creator Michael Turner!! This complete FATHOM VOLUME 2 TPB 2nd Printing Edition is a must for any Aspen, Fathom, Michael Turner, or comic book fan!
SC, 7x10, 320pgs, FC $29.99
AVATAR PRESS
CROSSED 3D VOLUME 1 GN
(W) David Lapham (A) Gianluca Pagliarani
(C) Gianluca Pagliarani [SC], Jacen Burrows [HC]
Crossed bursts into a whole new dimension of horror with this original full-color graphic novel in 3D! Some horrors have to be seen to be believed, and writer David Lapham delivers a shocking tale of Crossed in New York City! Every panel explodes off the page with hyper-detailed art by Gianluca (Ignition City, Wolfskin) Pagliarani and colors by Digikore. When one of the last surviving human Doctors gets trapped in a New York skyscraper, S.W.A.T. veteran Lt. Hunt MacAvoy must assemble and arm a rag-tag group of handymen to go on a rescue mission of madness — right into a city of millions of Crossed! Created with state-of-the-art 3D effects over full color art, this graphic novel promises to shock and disturb you in a way you’ve never seen before! Every copy ships with a removable pair of 3D glasses bound into the spine and is available with a cover by Pagliarani or a special Hardcover edition, with a new cover image by Jacen Burrows, that is limited to only 5,000 copies. (CAUT: 0-0-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $8.99
HC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $14.99
CROSSED 3D GLASSES AND POSTERS SET
(A) Jacen Burrows
For fans that may not want to pull the glasses out of their copy of Crossed 3D Volume 1, we offer this bagged set of a single pair of Crossed 3D glasses and two special Crossed 3D posters. Ships flat in a bag and board.
MATURE THEMES
3D Set $1.99
CROSSED: FAMILY VALUES #6
(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! The last of Adeline Pratt’s humanity might finally be beat out of her as the few survivors left in her family begin to turn on each other. Can it really be the humans are just as evil as the Crossed? The best laid plans fall apart and all bets are off as their Mother returns – now as a Crossed and looking to turn her children as well. 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 #6 is available with a Regular, Wraparound, and Torture cover by Jacen Burrows, and a special rare Red Crossed retailer incentive.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (6 of 7) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (6 of 7) $3.99
TORTURE—32pgs, FC (6 of 7) $3.99
CROSSED: FAMILY VALUES #3—AUXILIARY EDITION
(W) David Lapham
(A) Javier Barreno (C) Raulo Caceres
Raulo (Captain Swing) Caceres delivers this tasty all new cover! This special edition first printing is limited to just 2,000 copies and is available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (3 of 7) $3.99
CROSSED: FAMILY VALUES #1—MOTOR CITY CON EDITION
(W) David Lapham
(A) Javier Barreno (C) Jacen Burrows
Original Crossed artist Jacen Burrows brings the horror 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 Motor City convention, and is available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 7) $3.99
CROSSED: FAMILY VALUES #2—“CHILD CARE” COVER EDITION
(W) David Lapham
(A) Javier Barreno (C) Michael DiPascale
Michael DiPascale provides a little schooling — Crossed-style! This all-new cover is on a special edition first printing that is limited to just 850 copies!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (2 of 7) $3.99
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD #1
(W) Mike Wolfer, John Russo (A) Tomas Aira
(C) Paul Duffield, Raulo Caceres, Matt Martin
Fans have demanded it, the most unprecedented and horrifying night in American history continues as the next chapter of Night of the Living Dead is revealed at last! Set on that fateful evening in 1968, shocking reports from rural areas continue to flood the airwaves with accounts of the recently deceased rising up to kill the living. Now government officials begin counter-measures to calm an increasingly panic-stricken public. Questioning whether or not the unbelievable stories are truth or simply an elaborate hoax perpetrated by militants opposed to the Vietnam War, the attention of the nation's Capitol is focused on a threat more believable, as thousands of protesters converge on Capitol Hill to voice their opposition to the War. But with National Guard forces spread impossibly-thin to deal with civil unrest, Washington D.C. is completely unprepared for an event that will forever change the course of the country, and perhaps the world, as an unstoppable army of the undead begins to flood the city, bringing their blood-thirsty reign of terror to the very steps of the White House! Written by the smash duo of Mike Wolfer and John Russo, the original film co-writer, this blood-drenched five-issue series features new artist Tomas Aira. Don’t miss all the terrifying covers, Paul (Freakangels) Duffield provides the Regular edition, Raulo (Cpt Swing) Caceres melts eyeballs with the Wraparound cover, and twisted Matt Martin splatters the Gore covers all over the page. Also, retailers can get a ultra-rare Classic B&W cover as an order incentive.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99
GORE—32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99
ABSOLUTION #3—JOHN DUSK ULTRA-ACTION COVER EDITION
(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
ALAN MOORE’S NEONOMICON #1—AUXILIARY EDITION
(W) Alan Moore
(A/C) Jacen Burrows
Series artist Jacen Burrows serves up this horrific EC cover homage! This special edition first printing is limited to just 2,000 copies and is available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.99
CROSSED ORIGINAL SKETCH COVER EDITIONS
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Jacen Burrows(C) Matt Martin
These original Crossed sketch covers are gory works of art! Each copy has a original sketch by artist Matt Martin and just 300 copies are available! Ships in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity.
MATURE THEMES
16pgs, B&W $29.99
ALAN MOORE’S NEONOMICON #3
(W) Alan Moore (A/C) Jacen Burrows
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. Agents Brears and Lamper are missing. Vanished without a trace from Salem Massachusetts. And the only clues available to the FBI are the gibberish ramblings of Randolph Carter and a book of the occult that makes even less sense. But just because no one understands what's happening doesn't mean it's not all real. The horror as only just begun, and there's a whispering, lisping laughter that sounds an awful lot like Johnny Carcosa... Alan Moore’s Neonomicon #3 is available with a Regular and Wraparound covers by Jacen Burrows, and a special rare Book of the Dead retailer incentive by Burrows.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 4) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (3 of 4) $3.99
FEVRE DREAM #8
(W) George R.R. Martin
(A) Rafa Lopez (C) Felipe Massafera
The ten-issue vampire epic on the bayou from the writer of the A Song of Ice and Fire novels continues! 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 The Fevre Dream is the fastest boat on the river, but Abner Marsh is sick and tired of being hunted, chased, and prey. Giving the Eli Reynolds a full head of steam, he sets off down the Mississippi, and he's going to hunt down his boat, and his friend. Damon Julian may be the new bloodmaster, but Marsh is out for more than just blood, he's going to reclaim his pride. 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 (8 of 10) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (8 of 10) $3.99
WOLFSKIN: HUNDREDTH DREAM #1—WIZARD WORLD PHILADELPHIA COVER EDITION
(W) Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer
(A) Gianluca Pagliarani (C) Juan Jose Ryp
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 Juan Jose Ryp, is available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 6) $3.99
CAPTAIN SWING #1—MOTOR CITY CON EDITION
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Raulo Caceres
Series artist Raulo Caceres unveils his original Captain Swing design sketches on this new cover! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1000 copies and is available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.99
SUPERGOD #3—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 (3 of 5) $3.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD: RESURRECTED TP
SC (SEP073420) $29.99
O/A ABSOLUTION VOLUME 1 TP
SC (MAY100783) $24.99
O/A WARREN ELLIS’ BLACK GAS TP
SC (SEP073405) $19.99
O/A DOKTOR SLEEPLESS VOLUME 1 TP
SC (AUG083788) $26.99
O/A CROSSED VOLUME 1 TP
SC (FEB100697) $24.99
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