D.D.P. / DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING
HACK/SLASH #32
(W) Tim Seeley (A) Daniel Leister
(C) Tim Seeley A) Francesco Francavilla B)
The final chapter of the Super Sidekick Sleepover Slaughter arrives with more superhero bloodshed than...well, about the same as the average superhero comic these days. Cassie and Vlad must stop the super-empowering device called the Godbox before it falls into the wrong hands. If you think hockey-masked killers are bad, wait until the cape-and-cowl set starts killing people!
32pgs, FC $3.99
JERICHO: SEASON 3 – CIVIL WAR #5 [OF 6]
(W) Jason M. Burns (A) Alejandro F. Giralbo
(C) Scott West A) “Zac Fisher” Photo Cover B)
Jake and Hawkins evade the ASA guards and escape from Loomer Ridge Prison with terrorist John Smith. With a cavalry on their tail, Jake finds an unlikely place to harbor Smith as they begin to make their way to Columbus. In Jericho, the citizens react to the ASA's institution of a military draft as Beck is interrogated for his involvement in the death of Major Petrella.
32pgs, FC $3.99
OFFERED AGAIN
THE NYE INCIDENTS OGN
SC, 144pgs, B&W $14.99
MERCY SPARX VOLUME 1: HEAVEN’S DIRTY WORK TP
SC, 128pgs, FC $18.99
HACK/SLASH VOLUME 6 TP
SC, 144pgs, FC $18.99
HACK/SLASH OMNIBUS TPS
VOLUME 1—SC, 464pgs, FC $34.99
VOLUME 2—SC, 464pgs, FC $34.99
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DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: CHAPTER TWO #8
(W) Jim Krueger (A) Edgar Salazar (main story), Doug Klauba (origin story)
(C) Alex Ross, Jonathan Lau (1-in-5)
A momentous issue this month as the saga of the superpowers continues! As The Scarab fights for his life, Green Lama reveals his startling discoveries to both his teammates – and their foes! Plus, this issue: the painted origin spread of Masquerade by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Klauba!
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $2.99
VIRGIN ART LTD.—32pgs, FC $49.99
BLACK TERROR #8
(W) Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau
(C) Alex Ross, Jonathan Lau (1-in-5), Stephen Sadowski (1-in-12)
The climactic finale to this pulse-pounding story arc! Black Terror’s quest to help the plight of his former ally – the American Crusader – concludes here, but will the Terror survive to fight another day? Also, what of the legacy of the American Crusader? Will it remain perverted forever by what it’s become, or will the truth ring free and clear and the legend of the Crusader be born anew? Find out in this issue!
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.50
VIRGIN ART ED.—32pgs, FC $49.99
SIGNED VIRGIN ART ED.—32pgs, FC $99.99
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: CHAPTER 2 VOLUME 1 TP
(W) Alex Ross, Jim Krueger (A) Edgar Salazar (C) Alex Ross
Get caught up with Alex Ross’ Project Superpowers: Chapter 2 for just $9.99!!!!!!! There is no excuse to miss out on the Alex Ross project of the year! Tell a friend! Actually, tell a LOT of friends and ask your retailer to stock lots of copies! At $9.99 this is priced to get more readers to this great series!
Overseen again by Alex Ross, who plots and art directs the entire PROJECT SUPERPOWERS universe, writer Jim Krueger returns for Chapter Two, as the pair of all-star creators are joined for the series by Edgar (DEATH DEFYING 'DEVIL) Salazar!
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: CHAPTER TWO picks up from the events of CHAPTER ONE as the newly returned heroes have set out on a quest to use their newfound freedom to return the world to the power of the people, while facing the shadowy Supremacy and the unlikely foes of the Inheritors! We've built up the SUPERPOWERS universe, and now watch it be torn down!
Featuring issues #0-6 in one trade paperback collection! Read it here and find out why everyone’s talking about Project Superpowers.
SC, 7x10, 152+pgs, FC $9.99 Introductory Price!
THE LEGENDARY TAILSPINNERS #1 (OF 3)
(W) James Kuhoric (A) Grant Bond
(C) Nick Bradshaw (75%), Grant Bond (25%)
If you enjoy “Fables”, “Stuff of Legend” and other great new stories, you will enjoy Tales of the Legendary Talespinners!
From the dawn of creation there have been storytellers spinning timeless fables and folktales. Call them historians, poets, philosophers, or charlatans, it was their fanciful re-tellings of the age of wonder that kept children enwrapped in fantasy and immersed in imagination. But over the last two centuries something dark has been devouring the storytellers and even the stories themselves, leaving children with dulled imaginations and no will to believe in giant killers or wicked witches.
Abby was one of those children and is now a young woman who still lives only in the concrete reality of her professional ambitions. Raised by a mother who had no time for “childish pursuits,” she grew up too fast and locked her fertile imagination away forever. But Abby’s orderly world comes crashing down upon her when a crazy old man who believes himself to be the real Baron Munchausen leads her into a festering fantasy world facing villainous henchmen, zombified fairytale creatures, and the most unlikely wickedest witch of them all.
Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents an event that reshapes how we look at fables and the imagination! Written by James Kuhoric (Dead Irons/Freddy vs Jason vs Ash), illustrated by Grant Bond (Igor/Trick R Treat), and art directed by Nick Bradshaw (Danger Girl/Army of Darkness).
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.99
SIGNED—32pgs, FC $29.99
THE BOYS #39
(W) Garth Ennis (A/C) Darick Robertson
What Hughie knows is not what Butcher knows, and what Annie January knows is something else again. Meanwhile, Frenchie tries a different tack with the Female, and MM keeps abreast of all developments. The second half of the saga kicks off with a bang that leaves everyone reeling, in this special prologue episode to the next Boys adventure: What I Know.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $2.99
VIRGIN ART ED.—32pgs, FC $39.99
ENNIS-SIGNED VIRGIN ART ED.—32pgs, FC $69.99
QUEEN SONJA #5
(W) Joshua Ortega (A) Mel Rubi
(C) Mel Rubi (25%), Lucio Parrillo (50%), Jackson Herbert (25%)
Our first story arc comes to a stunning conclusion from writer Joshua Ortega and definitive artist Mel Rubi! Sonja is seated on the throne, and now the adventures can truly begin! But will the intrigue and battle from this series carry into the next? By the gods, yes! Yes, they will!
32pgs, FC $2.99
RED SONJA: WRATH OF THE GODS #1 (OF 5)
(W) Luke Lieberman, Ethan Ryker (A) Walter Geovanni
(C) Lucio Parillo
While the adventures of Queen Sonja continue to thrill and amaze readers both new and old, follow the She-Devil with a Sword in a classic tale of the primordial gods themselves as Red Sonja faces the “Wrath of the Gods.”
Written by Luke Leiberman and Ethan Ryker, featuring the returning art of
Walter (RED SONJA) Geovani, WRATH OF THE GODS explores the mysteries of Sonja’s past, while presenting her with the malicious threat of Loki in the present! Can Thor, the God of Thunder, and Odin, the All-Father, aid the warrior woman and prevent their fellow god from destroying the very world? Featuring a fully-painted cover by Lucio Parrillo.
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.99
SIGNED—32pgs, FC $39.99
ROBOCOP #2
(W) Rob Williams (A) Fabiano Neves
(C) Stephen Segovia (75%), Johnny D (25%)
Dynamite’s Robocop series is the only sequel to the smash film any fan will ever need! Written with reverence and pure appreciation for the original film, Dynamite’s Robocop — under the writing hand of Rob Williams and artist Fabiano Neves — pulls no punches and spares no criminal! This is the Robocop you’ve been waiting for! This issue: OCP has unleashed the biggest and baddest ED-209 yet, one that even Robocop is gonna have a hard time putting down…
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.50
SPOT-COLOR ED.—32pgs, FC $49.99
BUCK ROGERS #9
(W) Scott Beatty (A) Carlos Rafael
(C) Carlos Rafael (75%), John Watson (25%)
This issue: “The Airlords of Han”: Part 1 (of 2)—Wilma Deering has been sent as an envoy to the city-org of Han, but she hasn’t returned… and Han is causing trouble. In order to get “aboard” the hovering city-state, Buck has to ally himself with Black Barney, an air-pirate who trades regularly with the Han, but Barney is playing both sides… what could possibly go wrong? This, that, and everything, that’s what!
32pgs, FC $3.50
BUCK ROGERS VOLUME 1: FUTURE SHOCK HC
(W) Scott Beatty (A) Carlos Rafael (C) John Cassaday
The future begins now! Join us as we present pop culture's first hero - Buck Rogers! The first man out of time... the first man to be taken from his present and thrown into the future... the inspiration for countless heroes, and it all begins here!
Featuring an all-star creative team — writer Scott Beatty and artists Carlos Rafael and Carlos Lopez — along with character designs by Alex Ross and covers by John Cassaday (reprinted here as part of a complete cover gallery)! “Future Shock” reprints the first 5 issues of the acclaimed series, and throws our hero 500 years into the future, where he must fight for his very survival against a most unusual foe! It’s not all bad though, at least he’s got Colonel Wilma Deering to keep him company…
NOTE: ADVANCE-SOLICIT FOR APRIL 2010.
REGULAR—HC, 7x10, 128+pgs, FC $24.99
BEATTY-SIGNED ED.—HC, 7x10, 128+pgs, FC $24.99
BATTLEFIELDS #3 (OF 9): HAPPY VALLEY PART THREE
(W) Garth Ennis (A) PJ Holden (C) Garry Leach
One last operation, and then everyone gets to go home... but how long can one bomber crew beat the odds? Ken, Masher, Blue, Clive, Acker and Joe are determined to try their luck- but pushing their commander's patience to breaking point results in a nightmare for all concerned. And with the German defenses growing more lethal all the time, will anyone make it home alive from the hellish skies above Happy Valley?
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC $3.50
ZORRO: MATANZAS #1 (OF 4)
(W) Don McGregor (A/C) Mike Mayhew
A classic tale of Zorro never before told! While the Eisner nominated team of Dynamite’s Zorro takes a well-deserved break, Dynamite presents a magnificent tale of Zorro!
Featuring a thrilling script by the legendary Don McGregor and incredible art by Mike Mayhew, Matanzas is a classic Zorro adventure – presented here for the very first time! Thrill to the adventures in this very first issue!
32pgs, FC $3.99
ARMY OF DARKNESS OMNIBUS VOLUME I TP
(W) Andy Hartnell, James Kuhoric, Robert Kirkman, Various
(A) Nick Bradshaw, Sanford Greene, Kevin Sharpe, Various
(C) John Bolton
Continuing the all-new line of MASSIVE Dynamite Omnibus Editions! Designed for reading (or, in this case, DEVOURING) a HUGE chunk of awesome Dynamite Comics in one sitting! This time around, Dynamite presents the first 18 issues of the acclaimed Army of Darkness series in one massive omnibus!
Featuring the movie adaptation based on the screenplay by Sam and Ivan Raimi, and illustrated by John Bolton, as well as the first four story arcs from the ongoing series -- Ashes to Ashes, Shop till You Drop (Dead), Ash vs. Re-Animator, Old School, and the shorts stories presented in Tales of the Army of Darkness! Featuring the work of Andy (Danger Girl) Hartnell, James (Freddy vs. Ash vs. Jason) Kuhoric and so many more (including a short story by Robert (Walking Dead) Kirkman! Also includes a complete cover gallery!
SC, 7x10, 488pgs, FC $29.99
THE COMPLETE ALICE IN WONDERLAND #4
(W) Lewis Carroll, Leah Moore, John Reppion
(A/C) Érica Awano
Dynamite’s Complete Adaptation concludes here! For three issues prior, Dynamite has presented the most faithful comics adaptation ever, along with writers Leah Moore and John Reppion and artist Erica Awano! Now, clocking in at another massive 40 pages of story and art, the fanciful and thrilling adventures of a little girl named Alice are completely told!
48pgs, FC $4.99
ARMY OF DARKNESS #26
(W) Mike Raicht (A/C) Scott Cohn
Army of Darkness from Dynamite Entertainment returns as our creative team concludes their opus — Ash vs. the League of Light! Oh, wait, did we say “vs.” that doesn’t sound good. I thought they were all friends when we last saw them. What happened?!?!
32pgs, FC $3.50
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY #8
(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Esteve Polls (C) Dennis Calero
Part two (of two) of “THE GOLD IS MINE, THE GRAVE IS YOURS” by Chuck Dixon and Esteve Polls! The thrilling adventures come to a smashing conclusion… for now!
32pgs, FC $3.99
THE MAN WITH NO NAME VOL. 2: HOLLIDAY IN THE SUN TP
(W) Luke Lieberman, Matt Wolpert (A) Diego Bernard
(C) Richard Isanove
From its iconic imagery, stars, and score, MGM's Man with No Name trilogy is a modern masterpiece of cinema! And now, the legend has come to life once again from Dynamite! Starring the ultimate anti-hero, writer Luke (RED SONJA) Lieberman and artist Diego Bernard presents “Holliday in the Sun,” which interweaves a tale of theft and deception with the mysterious past of “Blondie.” Includes issues 7-11 of the series, along with a complete cover gallery!
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $16.99
DABEL BROTHERS PUBLISHING
STARS OF THE MONTH
DEAN KOONTZ'S FRANKENSTEIN VOLUME 1: PRODIGAL SON PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITITON HC
(W) Dean Koontz, Chuck Dixon (A) Brett Booth
In the 19th century, Dr. Victor Frankenstein brought his first creation to life. Two centuries later, a serial killer is on the loose in New Orleans, and he's salvaging body parts from each of his victims, as if he's trying to create the perfect person. But the two detectives assigned to the case are about to discover that something far more sinister is going on! (OCT084066)
HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $22.95
JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES VOLUME 1: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE HC
(W) Jim Butcher (A) Ardian Syaf
This original story is set in the New York Times-bestselling world of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files, and is scripted by Butcher himself! When the supernatural world goes out of control, there's only one man to call: Harry Dresden, the only professional wizard in the Chicago phonebook! Collecting the mini-series in its entirety. (SEP083939) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES VOLUME 2: STORM FRONT PART 1 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC
(W) Jim Butcher, Mark Powers (A) Ardian Syaf
Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden is an investigator of the supernatural who also happens to be a wizard. Dresden uses his powers to aid the Chicago police when they investigate cases beyond their comprehension. But, due to a mysterious episode in his past, Dresden is being watched closely by the White Council, a group determined to enforce the Seven Laws of Magic and prevent magical users and creates from running amok!
HC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC SRP: $22.95
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DEL REY COMICS
THE TALISMAN: THE ROAD OF TRIALS #4
(W) Stephen King, Peter Straub, Robin Furth (A) Tony Shasteen
Shadowed by an unseen pursuer, Jack seeks work at the Oatley Tap, a run-down bar populated by dead-enders and drunken cowboys. There he must face a mysterious stranger whose cold dead eyes conceal his darker purpose.
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
DEL REY MANGA
CLAMP IN AMERICA SC
(W/A) CLAMP (W) Shaenon Garrity
Major superstars of the manga and anime revolution in America, CLAMP is a collective of 4 female artists who have created some of the world's best-selling manga. 2009 marks their 20th-anniversary, and in this oversized volume, CLAMP in America will feature a history of the group from their beginnings as fanzine creators to international manga superstars; a detailed guide to their work; a rare behind-the-scenes look at their creative process, together and separately; CLAMP's role in the explosion of manga in America; interviews, and more. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 368pgs, PC SRP: $24.99
BEN TEN ALIEN FORCE: DOOM DIMENSION VOLUME 1 GN
(W) Peter David (A) Dan Hipp
Ben and his friends saw it first: an alien ship crashing to Earth. But when they race to the crash site, the ship blasts Ben seemingly out of existence. Now Gwen and Kevin have to come to terms with what they think is the loss of their friend — but they don't know what really happened. The ship transported Ben to an alternate world, the Fourth Dimension, where nothing is quite what it seems. But Ben's not alone in this strange world: he's trapped there with the ship's pilot, an alien bounty hunter who's been searching for the legendary Ben 10! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 176pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
NEGIMA! VOLUME 25 GN
(W/A) Ken Akamatsu
After saving Nodoka at the Festival of Ostia, Negi's all set for a moment's rest. But that's not what's in the cards for everyone's favorite wizarding prodigy! (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
PANIC X PANIC VOLUME 1 GN
(W/A) Mike Kawamura
Mitsuki, an only child at a Shinto shrine, grew up across the street from Kakeru, the son of a priest. They never got along growing up, and still don't get along as teenagers. However, a strange encounter with a demon seals their fate forever: the pair discovers they are the descendants of priests who had sealed away disorderly demons. With the demons becoming a problem again, Mitsuki and Kakeru must inherit the mission of their ancestors — and somehow get over their mutual dislike for each other. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
STARS OF THE MONTH
WOLVERINE: PRODIGAL SON VOLUME 1 GN
(W) Antony Johnston (A) Wilson Tortosa
Marvel Comics' clawed mutant hero is given a martial-arts manga twist in this action-packed tale for the fans that have made Naruto a genuine, pop-culture phenomenon! Arriving just in time for the theatrical debut of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the Marvel mutant is about to face new challenges and new dangers! (JAN094152)
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
X-MEN: MISFITS VOLUME 1 GN
(W) Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman (A) AnZu
A bold re-imagining of Marvel Comics' fan-favorite characters, X-Men: Misfits refreshes the comic's concept in the style of a shoujo manga, a magical comedy in the style of the megahit, Fruits Basket.
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
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DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING
LITTLE BUTTERFLY: OMNIBUS EDITION (YAOI)
(W/A) Hinako Takanaga
Recommended Age: Mature 18+
Kojima’s friendly attitude and upbeat, playful innocence help to guarantee his status as a well-liked boy. But the brooding Nakahara is the exact opposite! A shy wallflower, he seems aloof and is constantly alone...until Kojima suddenly steps into his dark, painful world. When the time comes to take flight, will the two boys simply escape to a fantasy free of pain and suffering, or can they break out and soar into a bright, exciting future of their own? Little Butterfly spreads its wings and sets off on a flight path full of love, longing and plenty of tender moments. Watch as a brand-new friendship slowly grows from a fragile bond to a forceful partnership between two distinct and special souls. Even the smallest of creatures dream of soaring beyond the mundane world!
SC, 6x8, 560pgs, B&W $29.95
YOKAN: PREMONITION (YAOI)
(W/A) Makoto Tateno
Recommended Age: Mature 18+
Akira, a lead vocalist of a popular band called CHARON, one day he asks Sunaga, a famous actor – also a talented lyrics writer, to write a song for him. Without missing a beat, Sunaga gladly accepts his inquiry but he demands that Akira pays him with his body. Respectably, Sunaga’s sense of music is the best in the industry but his nonchalant and careless attitude towards everything is driving Akira crazy and upset. Akira is just about fed up with Sunaga’s sexual advances towards him with his easygoing attitude, but he can't help himself from feeling something towards him either…
SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
OTODAMA: VOICE FROM THE DEAD VOLUME 1
(W/A) Youka Nitta
Recommended Age: Young Adult 16+
Kaname Otonashi is gifted detective with a super-hearing ability. He can even hear voices from the "other side"… the dead! Having once worked as a top-notch detective specializing in Sound Engineering Investigation, Otonashi Yasuhide, a.k.a. Hide, collaborates with the police department to take on unsolved and mysterious cases. Surrounded by a string of mysterious deaths, the police turn to Kaname’s findings to identify suspects… but can Kaname handle the non-stop screaming of the dead? From Youka Nitta, creator of Prime Minister’s Secret Diplomacy and White Brand.
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
HAPPY BOYS VOLUME 2
(W/A) Makoto Tateno
Recommended Age: Teen 13+
At the butler café, Lady Braganza, the five apprentice butlers known as the Happy Boys awaits you to deliver happiness to your table. It's their mission to bring happiness to the ladies who visit the café and to become the perfect butler. After intricate and extensive butler training, the Happy Boys are finally beginning to perform their duties with comfort and confidence. But one day, one of the butler finds out a mademoiselle has a crush him. At Lady Braganza, the first and major rule is never to be involved with a customer. Can he deliver his professionalism without tarnishing butler café’s reputation?
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
THE OBJECT OF MY AFFECTION (YAOI)
(W/A) Nanao Okuda
Recommended Age: Young Adult 16+
Wakamiya has been chasing Yasunari for five years! So in order to get closer to Yasunari he joins Kanon University’s basketball team where Yasunari plays. As Wakamiya draws ever closer to his tempting teammate, will he realize the change that has come over him?
SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
COLD LIGHT (YAOI NOVEL)
(W) Narise Konohara (A) Nanao Saikawa
Recommended Age: Young Adults 16+
Fujishima’s wound he suffered from protecting Tooru has healed and he’s finally been released from the hospital. Their life together starts again once more. Tooru wants them to live together as lovers, but Fujishima refuses, saying “I have no intentions of loving you.” Is Fujishima afraid of Tooru remembering something in particular if he regains his memories? The bonds of the past are finally becoming clearer...
SC, 4x6, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $8.95
DRY HEAT (YAOI)
(W/A) Yugi Yamada
Recommended Age: Mature 18+
Little Tatsuhiko, says to Itaru “when I grow up, I want to become a politician and change the law - so two men can get married. Will you marry me then?” Ten years later, his family members are notified that Tatsuhiko left a note behind and disappeared from his prestigious academy. His family servant is asked to find him, only to discover that time changes people and learns that things aren’t the way it used to be… What did he discover?
SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W $12.95
KABUKI VOLUME 3: MOON (YAOI)
(W/A) Yukari Hashida
Recommended Age: Mature 18+
Do you believe in reincarnation? A warrior prince, Kounosuke Kuga - he’s strong, beautiful and confident. A servant, Kageya. When will they realize that they are meant for each other again, for the first time?
SC, 6x8, 200pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $12.95
DOUGLAS & McINTYRE
RED: A HAIDA MANGA GN
(W/A) Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
Referencing a classic Haida oral narrative, this stunning full-color graphic novel documents the powerful story of Red, a leader so blinded by revenge that he leads his community to the brink of war and destruction. When raiders attack their village, Red, still a boy, escapes dramatically. But his sister Jaada is whisked away. The loss of Jaada breeds anger, and Red sets out to find his sister and exact revenge on her captors. Red blends traditional Haida imagery into a Japanese manga-styled story. Tragic and timeless, it is reminiscent of such classic stories as Oedipus Rex, Macbeth, and King Lear. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $22.95
DR MASTER PUBLICATIONS INC
MAMORU THE SHADOW PROTECTOR VOLUMES 1-3 GN SET
(W) Taro Achi (W/A) Sai Madara
Mamoru Kagemori is a dull high school boy who's not handsome, athletic, or intelligent. Or so he seems. He is actually the eldest son of the 400-year-old Ninja clan specializing in protecting their neighbors, the Konnyakus. And the object of Mamoru's protection is none other than their only daughter, Yuna Konnyaku, a natural born troublemaker. Mamoru must continue to protect her to carry out his duty no matter what adversaries strong, bizarre, or stupid. And will Yuna ever learn who her protector is?
Set (x3), SC, 6x9, 528pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95
DRAWN & QUARTERLY
DIRTY DISHES GN
(W/A) Amy Lockhart
A first class ticket into the creepy cute and totally absurd world of Straw Baby, and the mind of its creator Amy Lockhart. It chronicles the various facets of her process from her paintings and drawings to cardboard sculpture of objects from her everyday life. Amy works in a variety of mediums, including animation, painting and comics.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x8, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
THE JOHN STANLEY LIBRARY: MELVIN MONSTER VOLUME 2 HC
(W/A) John Stanley
Continuing Drawn & Quarterly's John Stanley archival series, Melvin Monster Volume 2 is about the oddball monster boy who just wants to be good, go to school, and do as he is told. A satirical and funny sendup of the monster craze of the 1960s, Melvin Monster is a classic kids comic of the Silver Age. Designed by Seth.
HC, 8x11, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
THE JOHN STANLEY LIBRARY: MELVIN MONSTER VOLUME 1 HC
(W/A) John Stanley
The classic children's comic strip in a handsome new archival series, designed by Seth. Stanley is celebrated as one of the great children's comics writers for his work on the Little Lulu series, But that work was only a small part of his output; he drew and continued to write many other comics, including his monster comedy strip, Melvin Monster. (JAN094196)
HC, 8x11, 184pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
STOOGE PILE GN
(W/A) Set Scriver
Seth Scriver's work is filled with lumpy men and women plucked from rural Canada: thick mustaches, plaid shirts, and winter caps exchanging non-sequiturs and one-liners. Airbrushed Garfields, packs of wild dogs, flocks of birds, and more packs of wild dogs race through Scriver's paintings and drawings. Scriver exemplifies a modern cartoon painting aesthetic, a type of fantasy world created through a stream-of-consciousness drawing style.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x6, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
OFFERED AGAIN
STAR OF THE MONTH
O/A 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 to ruminations on Shakespeare and Virginia Woolf from the pages of the The New York Times Book Review half a century later, Talking Lines collects the work of a modern master. (AUG090859)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 6x9, 288pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
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DYNAMIC FORCES
ULTIMATE COMICS X #1—SIGNED BY JEPH LOEB (+BONUS BOOKS)
What is Ultimate X? Fans will find out in February! Jeph Loeb! Art Adams! Wow! But for DF's fans, that's not enough! We're going to add a cool mix of cool comics to this series! A mix of random comics will be added in as a bonus!! This series will be packed with a bonus of 10 random comics to create a "Lucky 11" book series! Does it get more "ultimate" than this?! Also, a portion of the sales of this book will be donated to the Sam Loeb Foundation, making this not only a great collectible, but also a way for you to contribute to a worthy cause.
FC $39.99
THOR #607—SIGNED BY BILLY TAN (+BONUS BOOKS)
Thor has been soaring to new heights thanks to the dynamic team of Kieron Gillen and artist Billy Tan! DF is fortunate to have the terrific Billy Tan signing this spectacular issue! And if that is not enough, Dynamic Forces will be adding 21 random bonus books with every order! This "Lucky 21" bonus book set from DF features a mix of signed comics, DF Covers, limited alternate covers and out of print comics!
FC $29.99
DOOMWAR #1—SIGNED BY SCOTT EATON (+BONUS BOOKS)
Doc Doom is scary enough, but what could be the catalyst that causes the Doom WAR!? Well, with DF offering so many specials this month to show the love to our fans, we're adding 10 bonus books to this bad boy (or bad guy in this case) too! Hey, we wouldn't like Doom when he's angry (and while he's not green since that's the other character, he might be green with envy), and if we don't hook this up with some goodies, then Doom might come after us!
FC $29.99
MS. MARVEL #50—SIGNED BY BRIAN REED (+BONUS BOOKS)
Ms. Marvel has had the longest running series with writer Brian Reed, and DF is proud to bring this anniversary edition signed by Sir Brian! But wait, there’s more! Ms. Marvel is one of the sexiest and strongest characters in the Marvel Universe, and it's nice to bring her presents. So we're bringing many presents to the party! With all initial orders, DF is adding in 5 bonus limited edition comics for her 50th Anniversary Issue! 'Nuff Said!
FC $29.99
ALEX ROSS 5-STAR STARTER SET
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, we're offering 5 random Alex Ross Limited Edition Covers in one package! This is GREAT for retailers who want to break these up and sell at the regular MSRP or for fans who want to add to their collection and pre-order from their local retailer! But wait, that's not all, we're offering this at $19.93, the year that Alex Ross began his first watershed work in his career in comics "Marvels #1"! But hurry, this offer is only for the month of February and is limited to initial orders placed in December only!
Limited Edition Package $19.93
JOE QUESADA 5-STAR STARTER SET!
And we're extending the love this February with one of the greatest Editor In Chiefs EVER! Arguably the greatest EIC since Stan Lee! The man who in 1998 helped shepard "Marvel Knights" and in 2000 became the Editor In Chief of Marvel Comics! FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, we're offering 5 random Joe Quesada Limited Edition Covers in one package! But wait, that's not all, we're offering this at $19.98, the year that Joe Quesada began his Marvel Knights which spring boarded to his becoming the FIRST artist to be Editor in Chief of Marvel Comics! But hurry, this offer is only for the month of February and is limited to initial orders placed in December only!
Limited Edition Package $19.98
NEW MUTANTS #1—DF EXCLUSIVE ALEX ROSS COVER PLUS ONE!
Dynamic Forces' keeps working to spread the love! And this time, with New Mutants #1 DF Exclusive cover PLUS 1 bonus book! Marvel has really hit their stride with this new New Mutants series thanks to writer Zeb Wells, and the Alex Ross DF Exclusive Cover to the SOLD OUT (and in 2nd print from Marvel) New Mutants #1, but we're also adding in a random Limited Exclusive cover AT NO EXTRA COST! But hurry, this offer is only for the month of February and is limited to initial orders placed in December only! The Mighty Mutants are back, and we're bringing them to you mightier than EVER!
FC $14.99
DF HIGH END DOUBLE LITHO "SURPRISE" DOUBLE SHOT
DF has been known for delivering high-end art with great licenses in the past and present! From Top Cow, Aspen and Marvel to the Universal Monsters and so many more! Retailers and fans will receive 2 lithos tubed for an UNBELIEVABLE price of $19.92! The year DF began business, and all thanks to the support of our retailers and fans! We really hope you enjoy this introduction to our lithos! But, things this good can only be offered for a limited time, so this offer is good with initial orders only for February and is limited to initial orders placed in December only!
Limited Edition Package $19.92
DF TRADING CARD "SURPRISE" BONUS BOX
It’s all in the cards, baby! DF has some really cool trading card series ranging from Top Cow's Witchblade to Aspen's Fathom, Red Sonja to Dawn and many more! Now, the best price we can do this at is $49.99 for these random boxes, as the MSRP is usually up to $80.00 per box (and sometimes more)! But wait, there's more! We're going to add in 2 rare chase cards with each box! From signed cards, to chrome cards to Sketch cards, fans will get extra with each box! Again, things this good can only be offered for a limited time, so this offer is good with initial orders only for February and is limited to
initial orders placed in December only!
Limited Edition Package $49.99