TITAN PUBLISHING
LENORE: WEDGIES COLOR EDITION PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC
(W/A) Roman Dirge
Return to the dark, surreal world of Lenore, the cute little dead girl with a knack for unintentional mayhem and occasional wanton destruction in this second exclusive hardcover installment. Featuring stories about limbless cannibals, clock monsters, cursed vampire dolls, taxidermied friends, an obsessed would-be lover, and more fuzzy animal mutilations! This hardcover also features an exclusive variant cover and a tip-in signed sheet by Roman Dirge, plus 4 exclusive art cards. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A LENORE: NOOGIES COLOR EDITION HC
(W/A) Roman Dirge
A massive cult hit since her debut in 1997, Roman Dirge's Lenore is one of the darkest, yet cutest characters in comics today. If you yearn for the gothic delights of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas or Emily the Strange, you can't afford to miss Lenore's antics in this brilliant series of newly-colored graphic novels, which have been meticulously revised and remastered by Roman Dirge himself! This volume collects the original Lenore comics in color for the first time and features a superb new cover!
HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $17.95
CLASSIC BIBLE STORIES VOLUME 1: JESUS — THE ROAD OF COURAGE/MARK: THE YOUNGEST DISCIPLE
(W/A) Frank Hampson, Frank Bellamy
Some of Britain's finest English comics artists, including Frank Hampson and Frank Bellamy, produced strips based on the Bible for the classic British comic, Eagle. Now, for the first time ever, these Bible Stories are being collected, beginning with Frank Hampson's Jesus - Road of Courage, the life story of Jesus, and Mark: The Youngest Disciple, the story of the man who wrote the first New Testament gospel to be circulated. Lavishly reproduced, presented in a high-quality hardback library format, the book includes a feature on the how the strips themselves were created. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
TITAN COMICS
WWE HEROES #1
(W) Keith Champagne (A) Andy Smith
At the sound of the bell, come out fighting! Titan Publishing unleashes an all-new, all-action, body avalanche of full-on WWE wrestling comics! Issue #1 reveals an eternal rivalry set against the backdrop of the history of WWE. Why is the ruthless Shadow King so obsessed with the WWE? What is the reason for his eternal and supernatural war with the Firstborn? And could his ancient opponent really be a member of the WWE roster? The series will take the biggest WWE stars beyond the spotlight of the squared circle and serves up shocks and surprises that give the wrestlers much more than the dreaded 1-2-3 count to worry about!
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
TOKYOPOP
PRIEST: PURGATORY #1
Created by: Min-Woo Hyung
(W) Dan Jolley (A) Diego Yapur
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)
A veil of evil threatens to engulf humanity, and one man stands in the way of the apocalypse: our hero, a fallen priest who sold his soul for the power to battle evil and fight for humanity’s redemption.
An original, full-color graphic novel that bridges the storyline between the TOKYOPOP series and the feature film from Sony/Screen Gems, starring Paul Bettany (Da Vinci Code, Legion)!
32pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.99
FATE/STAY NIGHT VOLUME 7
(W) TYPE-MOON (A) Dat Nishiwaki
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Violence, Mild Gore
Shinji is nearly defeated, but everyone is in for a surprise when Rider’s true master is revealed! Saber tells Shiro of her past, and why her noble phantasm is what it is, but no one is prepared when Caster starts a new onslaught. Tosaka is determined to put an end to Caster’s machinations, but it may prove harder than she ever imagined...
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 10) $10.99
KIMIKISS VOLUME 4
(W/A) Taro Shinonome
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Sexuality, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Moderate Fanservice
This volume’s romantic heroine is Eriko Futami—the emotionless and socially aloof child prodigy. Even with an IQ that’s over 190, this girl’s going to need Aihara’s help to break out of her shell and discover that love is more than testing kisses through scientific "experiments." What first starts off as a lopsided friendship soon blossoms into more as Eriko finally warms up to Aihara, and shows everyone that there’s a charming girl beneath her cold, smart-girl exterior.
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 6) $10.99
SAMURAI HAREM: ASU NO YOICHI VOLUME 4
(W/A) Yu Minamoto
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Explicit Fanservice, Tobacco Reference/Use
Chihaya decides to attend summer school. When her notes are stolen on the first day, who else but Yoichi and come and defend her? Meanwhile, Ayame is taken hostage by a gang that Washizu has once defeated. Will his skills be enough to save her? And when Ibuki begins to act like she’s four years old, everyone thinks it’s hilarious...until they realize she isn’t pretending!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 10) $12.99
.HACK//4KOMA
(W/A) Koichi Sumimaru
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Cartoon Violence, Mild Fanservice
.hack//4 Koma is a four-panel (a.k.a. Yonkoma) manga series set in the popular multimedia world of .hack. Most of the 4 Koma are filled with gags and parodies centering mostly around the main characters of the first (Kite, BlackRose, Helba, etc) and second (Haseo, Atoli, etc) series of .hack videogames. The humor is very tongue-in-cheek and includes a number of inside jokes fans of the games can fully appreciate.
SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $12.99
RED HOT CHILI SAMURAI VOLUME 1
(W/A) Yoshitsugu Katagiri
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Violence, Moderate Gore, Tobacco Reference/Use
Kokaku is a flashy, know-it-all samurai. He may seem lazy, but when it comes to bad guys, he has no mercy! He’ll do whatever it takes, especially when his one life’s passion—chili peppers—is at stake. Fasten your robe belts, this fire-breathing manga is action packed and won’t let go!
SC, 5x7, 175pgs, B&W (1 of 5) $10.99
TRINITY BLOOD VOLUME 12
(W) Sunao Yoshida (A) Kiyo Kyujyo
Special Credit: Thores Shibamoto (character designs)
Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Moderate Violence
With the Pope injured and what seems like the entire Vatican turned against them, Esther and Schera must fight for their lives, as well as attempt to reveal Cardinal D’Annuncio’s fiendish plot. But with so much blood already shed, can even the Lady Saint and her powerful ally escape unscathed? Then, the curtain closes on the story of Istvan, and a new story begins as Esther and co. head towards the island nation of Albion!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (12 of 12) $10.99
CHIBI VAMPIRE: THE NOVEL VOLUME 6
(W) Tohru Kai (A) Yuna Kagesaki
A boy named Jake appears, searching for Henry Marker–a man he claims is his father–which would mean Henry has been unfaithful. And Jake is getting awfully close to Karin–closer than Kenta would like...
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 9) $10.99
Blu
LOVE KNOT
(W/A) Lemon Ichijo
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Explicit Sexuality, Sexual Full Body Nudity, Mild Language, Mild Violence
A collection of short stories about lovers coming together in many different ways. First, we have childhood friends who have been suddenly reunited after two years. Will a lingering crush allow them to develop their friendship into something more? Next there are a series of stories about a pair of twins and their lovers. Can the four men all get along with each other? And finally, some short stories about finding love in the school nurse’s office and in the kitchen!
SC, 5x7, 212pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $12.99
TEA FOR TWO VOLUME 4
(W/A) Yaya Sakuragi
Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Explicit Sexuality, Sexual Full Body Nudity, Mild Violence, Alcohol Use, Tobacco Reference/Use
Christmas is right around the corner for Tokumaru and Hasune, but a romantic night out and sweet gift exchange is out of the question for this eccentric couple...or is it? As Hasune longs for a heartfelt love confession, an old romantic partner appears out of nowhere and stirs things up. Meanwhile, Shunpei is acting quite out of the ordinary, and Tokumaru is determined to get to the bottom of this.
SC, 5x7, 212pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $12.99
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HAPPY CAFE VOLUME 2
(W/A) Kou Matsuzuki
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Sexual Innuendo, Cartoon Violence, Mild Fanservice, Potty Humor
Inside Café Bonheur, the pursuit of happiness continues...except for the small accidents continuously caused by clumsy Uru! One day, two mysterious young men walk into the Café and declare war against Café Bonheur. Uru convinces them to accept the challenge on the condition that the loser will have to quit the industry. But just before the contest, Shindo sprains his wrist! Meanwhile, Uru’s mother shows up at Bonheur and tries to convince Uru to come back home. Can Café Bonheur survive through all these emotional ups and downs?
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 14) $10.99
MAID SAMA! VOLUME 4
(W/A) Hiro Fujiwara
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Aggression, Mild Fanservice
The rogue hypnotist strikes again, this time planting the suggestion in Misaki that if she falls asleep, she’ll wake up hating Usui!
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 8) $10.99
MIKANSEI NO. 1 VOLUME 2
(W/A) Majiko!
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Aggression
The day of Neo and Saya’s live concert at the park has arrived, but as they’re setting up they discover that P-shock is also scheduled to hold a park concert at the very same time as they are, and the fans they are counting on have flocked to the other show! Is Clapstar doomed? Meanwhile, in the 23rd century, Kitaouji searches the historical databases for signs of Neo. What she discovers may shock even New himself...
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $10.99
MUGEN SPIRAL: THE COMPLETE TWO-VOLUME SERIES
(W/A) Mizuho Kusanagi
Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Moderate Language
The complete two-volume series, now in one gorgeous, value-priced edition. Filled with cat demons and beautiful boys... In Mugen Spiral, guys can act like such devils!
SC, 5x7, 400pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $14.99
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
SUPER F$$$$$S TP
(W/A) James Kochalka
SuperF****s collects all four fan-favorite issues of Kochalka’s beloved series, plus the all-new Jack Krak one-shot! Foul-mouthed, filthy-minded, and completely oblivious, these young "heroes" do everything but fight crime – they’re too busy getting high, hazing the new kids, playing video games, scheming to be team leader, and designing new costumes. A hilariously rude look at what super-powered teens would really be like, SuperF****s is an over-the-top book with its mind in the gutter and its heart on its sleeve. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8.5x8.5, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
SUPER SPY: THE LOST DOSSIERS GN
(W/A) Matt Kindt
Couldn't get enough of the critically-acclaimed and Eisner-nominated Super Spy? Curious what all the fuss is about? Creator Matt Kindt pulls out all the stops to make this an unforgettable supplement to his 2007 opus. Deleted scenes! Standalone spy stories! Sketchbook pages! 3-D comics! Full annotations! Diagrams of spy gadgets and keys to unlock secret codes hidden throughout the original book! Toys and stories for you to cut out and assemble! It's like a secret spy activity book for grown-ups! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5.7x8.25, 88pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
TRANSFUZION PUBLISHING
FERRYMEN GN
(W/A) Aleister Gilgrim
A recently deceased girl is transported to the afterlife. She discovers that the afterlife is nothing like she expected, and briskly she is swept up in a twisted plot of intrigue, deception, and danger between the Dead Realms. This graphic novel grew from a short story for TokyoPop's Rising Stars of Manga.
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $18.99
H.P. LOVECRAFT'S CALL OF CTHULHU GN
(W) H.P. Lovecraft (W/A) Michael Zigerlig
Staying true to Lovecraft's original work, Swiss writer/artist Michael Zigerlig narrates the tale with the original prose of three points of view describing the horror of Cthullu. Generally regarded as Lovecraft's masterpiece, this tale influenced generations to come. H.R. Giger, famed biomechanical artist and creator of the look of Alien, provides the introduction.
SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
BRICKJOURNAL COMPENDIUM VOLUME 4 SC
(E) Joe Meno
Compiling the final two digital-only issues of BrickJournal, the acclaimed online magazine for LEGO enthusiasts, BrickJournal Compendium covers a LEGO art show, how to build a larger-than-life Yoda, an interview with LEGOland builder Guy Bagley, how to build a Droid Starflighter, an interview with a top LEGO Star Wars set designer, instructions for building 5 different models (including a Super Star Destroyer), new set reviews, building instructions, and more! (C: 0-0-1)
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #5 (MAY091041)
SC, 256pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
HOW TO CREATE COMICS FROM SCRIPT TO PRINT TP (3RD PRINTING)
(W) Danny Fingeroth, Mike Manley
Learn from the pros, as Write Now! editor Danny Fingeroth and Draw! editor Mike Manley join forces for the ultimate “How-to” book on creating comics! Danny and Mike show step-by-step how to create a new comic from scratch; developing a new character, going from script and roughs to pencils, inks, and colors, even lettering! There’s also a section that guides you through the process of getting your comic printed and distributed. This version also features over 30 pages of new material, including how to pitch ideas to editors, insights into the world of webcomics, and more!
SC, 108pgs, PC SRP: $15.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
THE BATCAVE COMPANION SC
(W) Michael Eury, Michael Kronenberg
With an introduction by Dennis O’Neil and a cover painting by Neal Adams, The Batcave Companion explores the Silver and Bronze Ages of Batman comic books, from the Dark Knight’s progression from his campy “New Look” of the mid-1960s to his “creature of the night” reinvention of the 1970s. Features include issue-by-issue indexes and interviews Batman artists and writers, past and present. (FEB094471)
SC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $26.95
IMAGE COMICS: THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE SC
by George Khoury
In 1992, seven artists shook the comic book industry when they left Marvel Comic to jointly form a new company. In Image Comics, they formed a home that would allow themselves and other artists the opportunity to tell stories without any censorship or editorial restraints and give creators full ownership of their properties. Image Comics: The Road to Independence is an unprecedented look at the history of this important comic book company, featuring interviews and art from Image founders Erik Larsen, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino. (MAR073745)
SC, 8x11, 280pgs, PC SRP: $34.95
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