AAM MARKOSIA
FREEMAN OF THE ARMED SERVICES GN
(W/A) Huw-J
From the ashes of Steve Dowling's Garth comes Freeman of the Armed Services, Huw-J's critically acclaimed web comic. Incorporating the story arcs "Gold of Ragnarock" and "King of New York," this collection hearkens back to the days where the spirit of adventure and good old-fashioned action reigned supreme. A percentage of all proceeds from this book will be donated to the Help for Heroes foundation. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $17.95
THE DARK GN
(W) Chris Lynch (A) Rick Lundeen
Imagine a story that you can drink, a story that you can feel, a story you can live. Welcome to the city of Dante, and the world of Memetech. As a wave of drugs that create living stories sweeps his city, one man fights back as "The Dark". A vigilante who wields fiction as a weapon, he is the last hope for a city where nothing is what it seems. A stunning new sci-fi thriller. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 100pgs, FC SRP: $15.95
AARDVARK VANAHEIM
GLAMOURPUSS #12
(W/A) Dave Sim
The greatest art world discovery since Cubism! Glamourpuss presents photo-primitivist Robin Bernard — and Dave Sim's "old-fashioned" photorealist versions of Robin's portraits. The "History of Photorealism in Comics" section deals with the rivalry between Alex Raymond and Stan Drake which begins to heat up in 1953-54. Cover by Eisner Hall of Fame 2009 inductee, Russ Heath.
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
TERRY MOORE'S ECHO #20
(W/A) Terry Moore
Annie lives inside Julie, and she's not happy. Annie is determined to stop the army from activating its top secret super collider, and Julie has been drafted for the job. Fortunately, she has the help of Annie's boyfriend, Dillon, and an insider at HeNRI. That makes four against the army. What are the odds?
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50
STARS OF THE MONTH
STRANGERS IN PARADISE POCKET VOLUME 1 TP
(W/A) Terry Moore
Complete the series! This pocket-sized trade paperbacks collects the beginning of Terry Moore's Strangers In Paradise with Katchoo, Francine, David, and the gang! Each pocket book features new cover art by Terry Moore, and special spine art that gives this manga-sized collection a distinctive look on the shelf! (MAY042161)
SC, 6x9, 344pgs, B&W (1 of 6) SRP: $17.95
TERRY MOORE'S ECHO VOLUME 1: MOON LAKE TP
(W/A) Terry Moore
Julie Martin is in the wrong place at the wrong time when she’s finds herself under a strange explosion in the desert sky. The resulting fallout covers her in a mysterious silver metal that brings more trouble into Julie’s life than she could ever imagine, and a friend to die for. Collects issues #1-5. (JUN083602)
SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
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AC COMICS
ROWENA: IT TAKES A GIANTESS TO RAZE A VILLAGE
(W) Eric Lindberg (A) Rock Baker, Various
Something different — part comedy, part romance, part fantasy adventure, all "good girl art" extravaganza! The saga of Rowena, a beautiful, misunderstood giantess in a medieval neverworld! Simply trying to go her own way at peace with her world, she must defend herself from the dragon-slaying knight Sir Humphrey and eventually falls in love with Humphrey's normal-sized kitchen assistant, Cedric. Compiles the Femforce #138-150 serial, plus one new chapter.
92pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95
AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS
JAVA TOWN & OTHER UNLIKELY DESTINATIONS TP
(W/A) Scott Saavedra
Visit fascinating non-existent locales from the comfort of your favorite reading spot. See such sights as Java Town: the city that never sleeps — because it can't; Surly Flats: Trailer parks and waitresses as far as the eye can see; Manville: Beer, buds, and big screen TV; as well as other stops along the way. Java Town collects stories from the webcomic by Scott Saavedra, plus from the Java Town comic book series.
SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES VOLUME 1 TP
(W) Serena Valentino (A) FSc
Familiar fairy tales take on a dark and frightening cast in these collections of Serena Valentino's acclaimed Nightmare & Fairy Tales comics. Volume 1 contains the the first 6 issues, and some other spookirific surprises, including an introduction by Tommy Kovac as well as a guest page by Jhonen Vasquez. (JAN042064)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
WEIRD FISHES GN
(W/A) Jamaica Dyer
Dee sees giant talking ducks, and the Bunny Boy's worn the same Halloween costume for years. But when the kids stop playing together and turn into teenagers, the ducks become monsters and the bunny suits become mod suits, and just as things start to settle, the world changes forever. (AUG090614)
SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
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ANTARCTIC PRESS
GOLD DIGGER: PEEBRI'S BIG ADVENTURE
(W/A) Fred Perry
The one and only Peebri, that paragon of tactical and financial savvy, war-gamer extraordinaire, and role model to Advanced A.I. bomb-bots everywhere, is about to embark on her latest and greatest adventure! See her divine the secret of ultimate power from a pair of humble wooden sticks, devise the perfect plan for getting yet another video game out of her builder, Brianna Diggers, and much more!
24pgs, B&W $3.99
GOLD DIGGER #116
(W/A) Fred Perry
While exploring the astral rifts, Madrid uncovers a buried Artificer cache. But unlocking the seal to the underground fortress also reveals a gate to the realm of the Undead! Madrid is captured by the forces of Vampire Queen Natasha, who is in need of the services of a good archaeologist!
32pgs, FC $2.99
HOW TO DRAW MAGIC & FANTASY SUPERSIZE TP
(W/A) Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, David Hutchison, Rod Espinosa
Seeking to prove your mettle as a wizard or warrior of the sequential arts, your pen mightier than any sword? Do the details of dragons and dungeons, spellcasting and swordplay leave you feeling too queasy to quest? Fear not! The veteran fighters and magic-masters of the industry shall imbue you with their wisdom of the ages! You'll learn the art of depicting fantasy both classic and modern, from Tolkien and White to Gygax and Talsorian to Pratchett and Rowling!
SC, 9x11, 128pgs, B&W $24.99
TWI-LIT #1
(W) Robby Bevard (A) J.L. Anderson
When the vampires on campus would rather bake in their weed than drink blood, life is pretty mellow. Well, except for the occasional scraps with the werewolves, but as long as they vacuum up afterward, the vamps are cool with it. What's worse is the furry fan down the hall who's convinced he's a werewolf, but isn't. If the vampires didn't need him to handle the UV lights for growing their stash (vaporized limbs are a real downer), they'd drain his blood like that...if they weren't out getting more snack cakes for the munchies.
24pgs, B&W $3.99
CHIP #1 (OF 2)
(W/A) Richard Moore
Fan favorite Richard Moore (Boneyard, Far West, Fire and Brimstone) presents a ticklish take on the macabre with this new, ALL-AGES miniseries! Dark forces stalk the night, ancient menaces strike terror into the hearts of men everywhere...but not on a statue-selling farm in upstate New York. There, a 4-inch gargoyle named Chip is determined to prove to all the other statues there that he can be scary too! With the aid of his fairy friend Ash, he sets out to find just the right setting to inspire him and bring out his true potential for wreaking terror...if he can work up the nerve to go there!
32pgs, FC (1 of 2) $3.99
NINJA HIGH SCHOOL: SHIDOSHI VOL. 8 POCKET MANGA TP
(W) Robby Bevard (A) Ben Dunn
The Shidoshi saga reaches its startling conclusion! With his parents finally reunited, Ricky Feeple bids them farewell—perhaps for the last time—and he, his girlfriend Sora, and his adopted sister Bianca (a giant mouse) set out on an journey through multiple realities. Their goal: the city of Quagmire, half-destroyed years ago in a dimension-rending magical explosion. Ricky's aim is to confront Yuudai, leader of the Shidoshi. But having killed Yuudai once (quickly followed by his resurrection), Ricky can't bring himself to take another life, so what chance does he have of defeating his ultimate foe? Collects Ninja High School #171-175.
SC, 5x7, 152pgs, B&W $12.99
THE GOVERNATOR #1
(W/A) David Hutchison
Fear him now, understand him later! Bursting out of the pages of President Evil comes a machine sent back in time to terminate Gray Davis and become Governor of Kaleefornia.. Because no puny specials about the President of the United States fighting zombies could be enough to contain the glorious, high-octane (but emissions-compliant) powerhouse that is the Governator. Zombie hordes? Pah! When the President can deal with rolling blackouts, tree-hugging environmentalists, annual wildfires, Hollywood-based lobbyists AND zombie hordes, THEN maybe he'll start approaching the musclebound magnificence that is the Governator! "That Governator is out there. It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with, and it will not stop, ever...until his term is over."
32pgs, FC $3.99
APE ENTERTAINMENT
CELEBRITY ZOMBIE KILLERS GN
(W) Rick Copp (A) Mikhail Drujic
The clueless young celebrities that rule Hollywood have a new adversary in town — ravenous cannibal zombies! Can self-absorbed, barely sentient celebutants dig down deep enough to emerge as heroes or will the zombies win out? Rick Copp (Teen Titans) has created a twisted, hilarious mash-up of MTV's The Hills meets 28 Days Later!
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
PRODIGAL: EGG OF FIRST LIGHT #2
(W) Geoffrey Thorne (A) Todd Harris
As if being forced to chase the Egg of First Light to another dimension wasn't bad enough. Now Byron must battle an army of mystic warriors, evil sorcerers, cosmic monsters, to get it back to his own reality and get paid. Who said being a retrieval specialist was easy?
48pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $4.95
ARCANA STUDIO
ARCANA PRESENTS 2010
(W/A) Various
Arcana Presents is back for another year! Featuring all-new, never-before-published content on The Greatest American Hero, Kade, and the Return of Ant! Plus, a sneak peak at upcoming titles and some major surprises! This is the one book we promise you won't want to miss!
32pgs, FC SRP: $0.25
ANYWHERE #5
(W) Tom Akel & Eric Mahoney (A) Alan Quah
Anywhere #5 is a universe-shattering crossover event, crossing over with issues 1-4 and directly tied into the mind-blowing issue #6! After we pull out all the stops we'll be raising the bar, changing the game and taking it to a whole new level! Does the Mystery Character hold the key to our heroes' victory or is he just a cross over gimmick?
MATURE THEMES
28pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $3.50
DON BLUTH'S SPACE ACE TP
(W) Robert Kirkman, Ryan Foley (A) Paulo Borges
The villainous Commander Borf attacks the musclebound hero Ace with the "Infanto Ray," a weapon that transforms him into an adolescent version of himself, and kidnaps his girlfriend Kimberly. It is up to Dexter — Ace's younger incarnation — to rescue Kimberly and prevent Borf using the Infanto Ray to conquer Earth. Space Ace dominated the video arcades and now see it dominate your local retailer!
SC, 152pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
GRUNTS: WAR STORIES TP
(W) Keith Giffen, Shannon Eric Denton (A) Matt Jacobs
During World War Two, American squad encounters a German superhuman assault squad, starting a Eugenics Race that carries into present day. Collecting the War Stories of Grunts there are contributions from Kevin Grevioux (New Warriors), Christopher E. Long (Ward of the State), Dwight Macpherson (Archibald Saves Christmas), Howard Wong (After The Cape), Marc Bernardin/Adam Freeman (The Highwaymen), Mike Bullock (Lions, Tigers, and Bears) and many more!
SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
PARADOX GN
(W) Chris Gage (A) Arcana Studio
Sean Nault is a homicide detective on an alternate Earth where technology is powered exclusively by magic. Sean investigates a baffling series of murders committed by a means he's never seen before: the power of science. With the aid of Lenoir, a member of the ridiculed subculture of "pragmatists" who believe science is more than the stuff of myths and children's stories and the 130 year old sorcerer, Winston Churchill, Sean uncovers an apocalyptic plot that will lead him to another dimension! Soon to be a motion picture starring Kevin Sorbo and Chris Judge.
SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
ARCHAIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC
THE KILLER: MODUS VIVENDI #1
(W) Matz (A) Luc Jacamon
"Modus Vivendi," Part One. In Venezuela, the "sanctuary" where he withdrew from the world, the killer reappears on the scene. What brought him back? Boredom, fatigue, the need for action? His old friend Mariano recommends him for a quick-and-dirty freelance job. Remove one banker and one international oil broker, no problem. But why is his third and final target a nun, Madre Luisa — devoted, selfless, and invested in her ministry?
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
THE KILLER VOLUME 1 HC
(W) Matz (A) Luc Jacamon
A brutal, bloody, and stylish noir story of a professional assassin lost in a world without a moral compass, this is a case study of a man alone, armed to the teeth, and slowly losing his mind. This Eisner-nominated collection includes issues #1-4 of the series The Killer. (APR098432)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
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OKKO: THE CYCLE OF AIR #1
(W/A) Hub
It is the Spring of 1110. Okko is called upon to assist the daughter of Lady Mayudama, who has retreated into a profound silence. The best doctors have been unable to provide even a diagnosis of her condition. Okko may prove to be her last resort. But a strange force that has been prowling around the region for over a week has also arranged a meeting with the ronin for a duel of incomparable violence.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.95
THE SECRET HISTORY BOOK 8
(W) Jean-Pierre Pécau (A) Igor Kordey
1918: William of Lecce, the Fifth Archon, triggers the First World War, and so three of the four original houses — the Shield, the Lance, and the Sword — join forces. They succeed in holding disaster at bay, but for how long? A rumor spreads that in the sands of the Arabian Desert exists the mythical city of Kor, mother of all cities, said to house the powers of all runestones combined!
MATURE THEMES
48pgs, FC SRP: $5.95
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
THE ARCHIE WEDDING: WILL YOU MARRY ME? TP
(W) Michael Uslan (A) Stan Goldberg
The Archie story of the century, now compiled in one volume! For nearly 70 years, the eternal love triangle has been the bane of Archie's existence — and fans fans, who have wondered, "Who will Archie choose, Betty or Veronica?" This year, the fans received an answer, not once, but twice! First came the announcement that Archie would marry Veronica, and the reaction was deafening! While some fans rejoiced, others were stunned. But just as it seemed Archie would forever settle into a life of wedded and parental bliss, a new twist was revealed, as the New York Times announced that Archie's life with Veronica was but one of two paths he could take — and he decided to walk down the aisle with Betty! Relive the entire saga from beginning to end with six installments from Archie #600-605, plus the epilogue in Archie #606.
SC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
ARCHIE #607
(W) Dan Parent (A) Stan Goldberg
The School Gyrls, America's newest teen music sensation, meet Archie, Jughead, Reggie, Betty and Veronica of The Archies when the girl band's tour bus breaks down in Riverdale. With cameras still rolling for the School Gyrls' reality show, the talented teenage groups decide to perform together for the school dance. However, when a series of suspicious mishaps puts both groups in danger, the teens will have to use more than their music to solve the mystery!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #141
(W) Batton Lash (A) Bill Galvan
"Freshman Year, the Missing Chapters: Betty & Veronica." In the "Freshman Year" saga, readers learned the back-story behind Riverdale's fabled cast of characters. But that wasn't the whole story! In this issue, we follow Betty and Veronica through their freshman year, solidifying their friendship as they bond over their love of the Young Broz boy band. Just wait until they bond — or not! — over their love for Archie!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #142
(W) Batton Lash (A) Bill Galvan
"Freshman Year, the Missing Chapters: Reggie." Reggie's first year of high school is revealed… and you won't believe just how far he'll go to win the attention of the "cool upperclassmen." But are they really Reggie's friends, or just using him? Is the trouble Reggie faces worth hanging out with the "cool kids?" Will he realize who his true friends are?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
ARCHIE DIGEST #262
(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Pat Kennedy, Jeff Shultz
When school budget cuts hit, Archie is forced to home school via computer. Will he be late for class in his own home? Then, a snow day brings out the adventurous side of Archie and the warm side of his wardrobe! Plus, other new and classic stories, puzzles, pin-ups, and more!
Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #207
(W/A) Various
Archie learns that trying to catch a lost parrot just to get an award is for the birds! Then, Mrs. Andrews is quite pleased with her freshly spotless home, but with Archie holding a party, could it possibly stay that way? Next, to get a job at a local stationery store, Archie sells himself as a school supply expert, but can he actually sell the school supplies? Plus, puzzles, games, and more!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
BETTY #185
(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Stan Goldberg
Archie hopes to win Betty's heart by being her partner in a dance competition. Will Riverdale's resident klutz trip the light fantastic, or merely trip up? Then, the local paper sponsors a contest awarding a thousand dollars to the most frugal teen. Guess which master of the "cheap date" enters the contest? Finally, when she gets a job making submarine sandwiches, Betty learns that special orders are more than "meats" the eye!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #203
(W) George Gladir (A) Jeff Shultz
Veronica's latest masquerade party is sure to make history — literally, as the theme is coming dressed as a historical figure! Then, Betty becomes a "nerdette" and teaches Veronica that in today's world, it's chic to be a geek! Plus, other new and classic stories, puzzles, games, and more.
Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #179
(W) Various (A0 Jeff Shultz
The "nerdettes" strike again, as they set out to help the entire high school improve their aptitudes in science, math, technology and more. Then, Betty and Veronica are going around in circles, but they're not arguing over Archie again; instead, they're skating for charity! Next, when the magician the kids hired for a charity magic show does a disappearing act, Archie must step into his magic hat and shoes! Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and more!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
JUGHEAD #200
(W) Tom Root (A) Rex Lindsey
The milestone 200th issue of Jughead, written by Robot Chicken's co-head writer Tom Root! Jughead trades his metabolism to a witch in exchange for a mega cheeseburger — and all goes bonkers from there with a chain reaction of cataclysmic proportions! Soon, Archie is offering his pure heart to get Juggy's metabolism back, and Betty and Veronica make offers of their own to get the old Archie back! Meanwhile, Jughead's waistline is growing larger than Lodge Mansion! Needless to say, the kids are plenty disenchanted with being enchanted. Can they go from status woe to status quo? Retailers Note: Check your order form for information on how to receive Archie Comics' first-ever variant incentive cover!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #159
(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Pat & Tim Kennedy
Move over Betty and Veronica — Ethel grabs the spotlight in three new tales! Ethel nominates Jughead to be the first male member of The Green Girls, but can she convince him to eat her green veggie burgers? Then, Ethel gets a job at a movie theater, sending Jughead free passes as a romantic gesture, but with Jughead involved, it's more like a romantic comedy! Finally, Ethel laments that her friends have it all while she has nothing, but just wait until she hears what those friends have to say about that!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #140
(W/A) Fernando Ruiz (W) Mike Pellowski (A) Tim Kennedy
Is Reggie really throwing the comedic cosmos into chaos by completely abandoning April Fools' Day Pranks? What is this, some sort of a joke? Then, when it comes to his students, Mr. Weatherbee is a real problem-solver, but when they take up all his time, that leaves him with a problem of his own to solve! Finally, Reggie thinks that he will never see a poem as lovely as a tree, unless it's about a lovely girl of course!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #211
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Steven Butler
"Home Invasion," Part 2. Iron Nicole reveals a secret that the Iron Queen never saw coming — and now all bets are off as the duel to end them all begins! But that's just the half of it, as friends, foes, and perhaps a bystander or two enter the fray with freedom hanging in the balance! Don't miss this thrill-packed issue filled with one great Sonicverse character after another including Monkey Khan, Tails, the Iron King, Espio, Snively Robotnik, Geoffrey, Lien-da, Amy, Antoine and more!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
SONIC UNIVERSE #14
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley
Having endured a fierce battle with the Spider Ninjas, Sonic and his friends must now face Bat Ninjas! While ambushes threaten around every corner, the intrepid heroes proceed on their journey to the temple under the firm resolves of Sally and Monkey Khan. Are these deadly skirmishes any match for the political chess games and machinations of war that lurk beneath the surface? Ties into this month's Sonic The Hedgehog #211.
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
STARS OF THE MONTH
ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL STARS: VERONICA'S PASSPORT TP
(W) Various (A) Dan Parent
Traveling is a way of life for this jet-setting rich girl, and now you can relive some of Veronica's most memorable journey. Thrill to the Eiffel Tower in France! Marvel at the Colosseum in Rome! Tour a Bollywood studio in India! Scale the heights of the Empire State Building in New York City! (JUL090678)
SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
ARCHIE: THE LOVE SHOWDOWN TP
(W/A) Various
The "Love Showdown" crossover, originally appearing in Archie #429, Betty #19, Betty & Veronica #82, and Veronica #39 has become both popular and sought-after. Now, to satisfy the readers who may have missed the story the first time — or fans that just want to relive the epic in a single volume — the original stories in this landmark series have been collected in a single volume! (STAR00891)
SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.95
BEST OF JOSIE AND PUSSYCATS VOLUME 1 TP
(W/A) Various
Grab yourself a backstage pass and rock around the globe with the greatest all-girl band the world has ever known! Witness the group's formation and the first time they wore their cat-suits! (STAR13522)
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $10.95
BETTY & VERONICA: BAD BOY TROUBLE TP
(W) Melanie J. Morgan (A) Steven Butler
When Nick St. Clair rides into Riverdale on his motorcycle, Veronica is smitten. She likes Nick's air of assurance and his knack for getting noticed. The only problem is Nick gets noticed for all the wrong things! Nick quickly alienates all of Ronnie's friends, especially Betty. Is this handsome rebel the boy of Veronica's dreams, or is he just plain trouble? (JUL073288)
SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49
BETTY & VERONICA: SUMMER FUN TP
(W/A) Various
Now you can cherish the innocence of summer days gone by with this paperback collecting the Silver Age stories from the Betty & Veronica Summer Fun editions! (STAR19017)
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $10.95
KATY KEENE SPECIAL TP
(W/A) Andrew Pepoy
Readers have long thrilled to fashion model supreme Katy Keene's adventures on the runway as well as her intriguing romances. These popular Katy stories are collected together in a handsome, fully colored edition that features not only every Katy Keene story from Archie & Friends #101-110, it also includes an all-new story from Pepoy that charts Katy’s whirlwind career! Don't miss out on the high fashion hijinx! (JUN083665)
SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $10.95
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 1: MAGIC REVISTED TP
(W/A) Tania del Rio
Relive the first four issues of Sabrina the Teenage Witch's “manga makeover” in this special edition trade paperback. Here are the continuing tales of Sabrina’s awakening powers and the various love triangle combinations. (AUG063027)
SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.49
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ASYLUM PRESS
FEARLESS DAWN #3
(W/A) Steve Mannion
Flying back from the Manitoba mission, the heroes have some time to kill. And what better way to kill time than tell a couple of stories! Artist Steve Mannion dazzles us with a daring look back in this funny-book campfire classic of "The Case of the Giant Frog." (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.95
ASPEN MLT
ASPEN SHOWCASE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ROSE #1
(W) David Wohl (A) Randy Green, John Starr
Aspen’s anthology series, ASPEN SHOWCASE, combines some of today’s finest creators with several of comics best loved properties and characters.
The hit action adventure series EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT returns with this pulse-pounding look at one of its most thrilling assassins—Rose! It is the obligation of an Executive Assistant to dutifully follow their master’s orders, no matter the cost to their own life, which Rose painfully discovers the hard way. Her boss, Victor Hwang was once head of the most powerful gang in Shanghai. Learn how Hwang treacherously managed to seize power in the deadly underworld—all with the help of his trusted Executive Assistant, Rose!
Brought to you by Executive Assistant: Iris creator David Wohl, longtime fan favorite artist (back by popular demand!) Randy Green, and Aspen’s own colorist extraordinaire John Starr, make sure to come along as they take you for a special look at one of Aspen Comic’s most dangerous characters!
ASPEN SHOWCASE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ROSE #1 is in stores March 10th, 2010!
32pgs, FC $2.99
SOULFIRE (VOL 2) #6
(W) J.T. Krul (A) Marcus To, Saleem Crawford, Beth Sotelo
Just when you thought the magic was over…
Malikai, Grace, and friends discover the dawn of Rainier’s growing command over the city of San Francisco has caused an ominous new world order. The group has doubled in size with the arrival of several familiar faces, and Grace decides to attempt to enlist the help of someone from her past—yet she will learn that old wounds don’t heal over time, even centuries. However, the biggest challenge they will face could also be their last as Rainier sets his sights on them once more with yet another horrific creation, fusing both biology and technology into an unrelenting new foe!
The magic has returned and it’s here to stay. Make sure you’re a part of the next exciting chapter in the storied SOULFIRE mythology!
SOULFIRE (VOL 2) #6 is in stores March 17th, 2010!
32pgs, FC $2.99
AVATAR PRESS
GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S FEVRE DREAM #1
(W) George R.R. Martin (A) Rafa Lopez
(C) Felipe Massafera
Prepare for a ten issue vampire epic on the bayou from the writer of the A Song of Ice and Fire novels! From the New York Times Best-selling author, George R. R. Martin, comes a tale of vampire clans, death and debauchery, legendary bloodmasters, 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. It is 1857, and Abner Marsh is a remarkably ugly man -- but the best steamboat man on the river. When the pale Joshua approaches him with a partnership and enough money to build the boat of his dreams, it seems too good to be true. But Joshua is a mystery of a partner, a man who keeps strange hours and stranger friends. It's only a matter of time before Abner begins to wonder where the FEVRE DREAM is heading, and if it may turn out to be a nightmare, after all. 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 (1 of 10) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (1 of 10) $3.99
GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S FEVRE DREAM #1—“NIGHTMARE” ORDER INCENTIVE COVER
(W) George R.R. Martin (A) Rafa Lopez
(C) Felipe Massafera
For every 3 books purchased (can be mix-and-match any of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Fevre Dream #1 Nightmare cover.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 10) PI
CAPTAIN SWING #2
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Raulo Caceres
From the sparking-mad mind of Warren Ellis, the creator of Aetheric Mechanics and Doktor Sleepless, comes an electrical romance of a pirate Utopia thwarted: Captain Swing & The Electrical Pirates Of Cindery Island. This crackling new mini-series is illustrated in the stunning woodcut style of artist Raulo (Crecy) Caceres, and presented in full-color. Captain Swing #2 is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by series artist Raulo Caceres, and a special retailer incentive Penny Dreadful cover designed to look like a classic novel of yore.
London, 1830: London copper Charlie Gravel is on a boat ride to hell. He’s about to discover what the people above his station really do to run the country, and to find out that, among the smugglers of the Blackwater and the dark creeks of Essex, there are such things as Electrical Pirates. It is the time of Captain Swing and his Electrical Pirates, and history will never be the same.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 4) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (2 of 4) $3.99
CAPTAIN SWING #2—“PENNY DREADFUL” ORDER INCENTIVE COVER
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Raulo Caceres
For every 3 books purchased (can be mix-and-match any of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Captain Swing #2 Penny Dreadful cover designed to look like a classic novel of yore.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (2 of 4) PI
SUPERGOD #2—AUXILIARY COVER
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Garrie Gastonny
The Soviet Supergod lives on as Novaya Goraj fights for the motherland on this new cover from series artist Garrie Gastonny! This special edition first printing is limited to just 2,000 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $3.99
WOLFSKIN VOLUME 1 HC—BIG APPLE CON EDITION
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Juan Jose Ryp, Gianluca Pagliarani
(C) Gianluca Pagliarani
Before history was recorded in stone and ink, some men wrote it in blood! This uber-rare Hardcover edition features a new cover from Ignition City artist Gianluca Pagliarani, was previously only available at the Big Apple Comic Con and is limited to a scant 250 copies!
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC $27.99
SUPERGOD #5
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Garrie Gastonny
(C) Felipe Massafera, Garrie Gastonny
Discover how the world ends! From the creator of Black Summer and No Hero comes the craziest, nastiest, most soulless and criminal superhero comic of the year! Prepare to crap out your brains through your eyes as the most insane and terrifying superhumans ever conceived go into battle for no other reason than that they don't really like the look of each other and think the planet would look better if it was strewed with their enemies' intestines! SUPERGOD ends with an apocalypse undreamed of! This is what asking to be saved by men who can fly would look like. Take every superhero comic ever published, shove them into a nuclear-powered blender, soak it in bad vodka and set the whole thing alight — and SUPERGOD will crawl out and eat your brain! This five issue color series is drawn by Garrie Gastonny with colors by Digikore. SUPERGOD is available with a Regular cover painted by Felipe Massafera, a Wraparound by series artist Garrie Gastonny, and a special retailer incentive Church Of Supergod Edition!
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.99
SUPERGOD #5—“CHURCH OF THE SUPERGOD” ORDER INCENTIVE COVER
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Garrie Gastonny
For every 3 books purchased (can be mix-and-match any of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy Supergod #5 Church of the Supergod Edition.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (5 of 5) PI
IGNITION CITY #5—CONVENTION EDITION COVER
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Gianluca Pagliarani
The last Ignition City variant is another classic from series artist Gianluca Pagliarani This special first printing that is limited to just 1000 copies and is available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.99
CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: THE LAST BATTLE #2—AUXILIARY COVER EDITION
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Oscar Jimenez
(C) Juan Jose Ryp
Superstar Juan Jose Ryp unveils this ponderous new cover for this special edition first printing, which is limited to just 1,500 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (2 of 6) $3.99
GRAVEL #19
(W) Warren Ellis (W/A/C) Mike Wolfer
Ellis and Wolfer continue Volume Three "The Last King Of England": the newly formed Minor Seven are in far over their heads with the return of Bible John, and Gravel may have discovered his own powers have surprising, and inconvenient, limits. It’s never a dull day being Combat Magician William Gravel. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by Mike Wolfer.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC $3.99
ABSOLUTION #4—AUXILIARY COVER EDITION
(W) Christos Gage (A) Roberto Viacava
(C) Juan Jose Ryp
Juan Jose Ryp delivers the next of his amazing homage covers, this time to the classic Avengers #57! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1,250 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (4 of 6) $3.99
ABSOLUTION #2—MCM CONVENTION EDITION
(W) Christos Gage (A) Roberto Viacava
(C) Paul Duffield
Paul Duffield, start artist of Freakangels, dishes out this delicious new cover featuring Happy Kitty that was previously only available at the MCM convention in London! This special edition first printing is limited to just 750 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (2 of 6) $3.99
CROSSED #7—MCM CONVENTION EDITION
(W) Garth Ennis (A/C) Jacen Burrows
Jacen Burrows drags us into the gutter on this new cover that was previously only available at the MCM convention in London! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1,500 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (7 of 9) $3.99
CROSSED #8—“CHEERLEADER” COVER EDITION
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Jacen Burrows (C) Juan Jose Ryp
Juan Jose Ryp serves up a Crossed Cheerleader with some attitude on this all-new cover! This edition is a first printing is limited to just 1,500 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (8 of 9) $3.99
ABSOLUTION #0-6 BAG SET
Christos Gage’s Absolution was one of the most buzzed about superhero series of 2009! Now you can get the entire epic story, all seven issues, in one handy bagged set! This set contains random covers of Absolution #0-6, all first printings.
MATURE THEMES
Set (x6), FC $24.99
SECOND CHANCE FOR FIRST-RATE TITLES
ALAN MOORE’S WRITING FOR COMICS
STAR18707 $5.95
WARREN ELLIS’ BAD WORLD TP
STAR16317 $10.95
DOKTOR SLEEPLESS VOLUME 1 TP
AUG083788 $26.99
GRAVEL: NEVER A DULL DAY HC
JUN083715 $89.99