www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #7 July 2007  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with I)


ICARUS PUBLISHING

SWING OUT SISTERS GN
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
#67—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99
#68—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99

STARS OF THE MONTH

ANZU: THE SHARDS OF MEMORY TP
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (NOV063631) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

SLAVE CONTRACT GN
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (DEC053045) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

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IDW PUBLISHING

30 DAYS OF NIGHT: BEYOND BARROW #1
Steve Niles (w); Bill Sienkiewicz (a & c)
After years of attacks, and several without, the citizens of Barrow have become united against random attacks on their city by the undead. Unfortunately the same does not apply outside of Barrow or the rest of the mysterious Arctic Circle. Co-creator Steve Niles and legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz take the 30 Days of Night mythos and turn it on its head in a terrifying new graphic series. Forget everything you ever thought you know about 30 Days of Night.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

THE TRANSFORMERS: DEVASTATION #1
Simon Furman (w); E.J. Su (a); Su, Nick Roche (c)
In the aftermath of Escalation’s thundering showdown in Brasnya, factions on Earth stir into bold and demonstrative action. With both the Machination and Skywatch poised to strike, each possessing CYBERTRONIAN tech and inside knowledge of the alien enemy they face, the AUTOBOTS have no choice but to relocate. But the arrival on Earth of the DECEPTICONS’ living super-weapon, SIXSHOT, promises only one thing… Devastation. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

THE TRANSFORMERS: MEGATRON ORIGIN #4
Eric Holmes (w); Alex Milne (a); Milne, Marcelo Matero (c)
Perhaps there is no end to their war… but this is the beginning. MEGATRON begins his fateful march on the road of conquest, flanked by STARSCREAM and SOUNDWAVE. A final, devastating showdown with SENTINEL PRIME seals the origin of MEGATRON, sees the naming of THE DECEPTICONS and unleashes the opening shots of the war without end! By Eric Holmes and the artist of the TRANSFORMERS MOVIE ADAPTATION, Alex Milne. Marcelo Matero once again provides a variant cover. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

THE TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS: THE ASCENDING #2
Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a); Figueroa, Nick Roche (c)
Meet… THE PACK! On post-civil war CYBERTRON, in the strained lull in hostilities between the MAXIMALS and the PREDACONS, they are the team of hard-hitters that does not exist, is not sanctioned officially by any part of the MAXIMAL HIGH COMMAND. They are also MAGMATRON’s last hope and currently en route to Earth to find RAZORBEAST’s time-displaced MAXIMALS. If they fail, nothing can prevent the rise of ‘the nemesis’ and the end of CYBERTRON! By the fan-favorite team of Simon Furman and Don Figueroa. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

THE TRANSFORMERS: BEST OF THE UK: DINOBOTS #1
Simon Furman (w); Barry Kitson (a); Nick Roche (c)
“The Icarus Theory!” A long lost mystery surfaces only to become the pawn of a man bent on revenge and a threat to the AUTOBOTS. The threat... SWOOP, now under the control of another and out of control. OPTIMUS PRIME has no choice but to gather the troops and order a hunt for the rest of the DINOBOTS! Nick Roche once again provides an all-new cover re-creating a classic scene from the issue! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

THE ART OF TRANSFORMERS HC
Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Ed McGuinness, Alex Milne, James Raiz, Nick Roche, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, Ashley Wood, more (a); Don Figueroa (c)
THE TRANSFORMERS have featured some of the best, most technically proficient comic book art to ever grace the printed page. Some have been hard-to-track-down variant cover images, others only saw limited runs, but all of them deserve to be showcased. And now they will, in this deluxe hardcover-with-dustjacket volume. Inside, you’ll find cover images and pin-ups and rare sketches from the best of the best.
HC, 9x12, 216pgs, FC $50.00

THE ART TRANSFORMERS SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION HC
This special edition, limited to 250 copies, comes with a tip-in plate signed by artists Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Nick Roche, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, and Andrew Wildman.
HC, 9x12, 216pgs, FC $100.00

THE ART OF TRANSFORMERS SKETCH EDITION HC
If the signed & numbered version isn’t limited enough for your tastes, here comes an even more rare—strictly limited to 100 copies—edition, featuring a hand-drawn sketch by artist Don Figueroa in every copy!
HC, 9x12, 216pgs, FC $150.00

30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RED SNOW #2
Ben Templesmith (w & a & c)
Amid the growing horror surrounding what's left of the village, awkward alliances are formed, hatred flows and Charlie Keating watches a boy become a man in the worst way possible. Friend becomes foe as even SS officer Hoeppner learns that, unfortunately for him and his Nazi rhetoric, he might not be part of the master race at all. Being part of the food chain was not in the Fuhrer's book. 2007 Eisner Award nominee Ben Templesmith (Fell) continues his horrific tour-de-force here.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

IDW FOCUS ON… 30 DAYS OF NIGHT
Ben Templesmith (c)
Next month, the big-screen 30 Days of Night movie hits movie theaters everywhere. Before that happens, get the low-down on the entire 30 Days universe with this specially priced comic magazine offering up interviews with the creators, character profiles, movie stills, a set visit discussion between Ben Templesmith and Chris Ryall, and previews of all the 30 Days comics. As an added bonus, Ben Templesmith also provides exclusive 30 Days of Night: Red Snow pages that only appear here!
FC • $2.99 • 24 pages

GENE SIMMONS’ DOMINATRIX #2
Sean Taylor (w); Flavio Hoffe (a); Alex Garner (c)
Gene Simmons' cleavage-laden series of government conspiracies and sexy superheroines continues. Hot on the heels of her first battle as a fetish superhero, Dominatrix gets no chance to recover before she is forced into a confrontation with an enigmatic woman who wants to kill her just to get rid of the competition. And if she can manage to survive that battle, there's still the matter of rescuing the only man who can help her get her old life back. Written by Sean Taylor, with art by Flavio Hoffe and a sexually charged cover by Alex Garner.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

SPIKE: SHADOW PUPPETS #4
Brian Lynch (w); Franco Urru (a); Urru, David Messina (c)
He's been kicked, beaten, stabbed, blown up, and worst of all, turned into a puppet. Now Spike has to battle Smile Time for the fate of every child in Japan! But Smile Time has one more trick up their adorable, murderous felt-covered sleeves—puppet versions of ALL of Spike's friends and foes! It's a battle royale, puppet-style, courtesy of the Spike: Asylum team of Brian Lynch and Franco Urru! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

STAR TREK ALIENS SPOTLIGHT: GORN
Scott & David Tipton (w); David Messina (a); Messina, Zach Howard (c)
In the vast Star Trek universe, many diverse alien races abound, and now they finally get their due! Presenting a series of one-shots, each by a different creative team and featuring a different Star Trek alien race. In the debut issue, the spotlight shines on the Gorn, courtesy of the Klingons: Blood Will Tell team of Scott & David Tipton and artist David Messina. After their shuttlecraft crash-lands on an uncharted planet, Captain Terrell and Commander Chekov calculate that their odds of survival are somewhat decreased when they find themselves facing off against an army of Gorn warriors. Zach Howard (Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between) provides covers for the entire series, and this issue’s artist, David Messina, contributes a variant cover, too. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

STAR TREK: YEAR FOUR #3
David Tischman (w); Steve Conley (a); Conley, Joe Corroney (c)
Captain James T. Kirk becomes suspicious of his crew after returning from the devastated colony on Phi-11. Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy try to reassure him that nothing's wrong—unless Kirk's two most trusted friends are in on the plot, too. What has infected the crew, and how—and who's left to help Kirk regain control of the ship? The Original Crew’s return to comic book greatness continues here with this standalone tale written by David Tischman (Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between) and illustrated by Steve Conley, with an additional cover by Joe Corroney. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION—THE SPACE BETWEEN TP
David Tischman (w); Casey Maloney (a); Joe Corroney (c)
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation with this all-new relaunch of the Star Trek franchise in comics. In the first collection of this special miniseries, travel to Tigan-7, Kandom 9, uncharted space, and more—each leading the dedicated crew of the Starship U.S.S. Enterprise into unexpected adventures. If you enjoyed watching Star Trek: The Next Generation on television, get ready for the comics adventure you’ve been waiting for.
SC, 144pgs, FC $19.99

ZOMBIES VS. ROBOTS VS. AMAZONS #1
Chris Ryall (w); Ashley Wood (a &c)
When last we visited the Zombies vs. Robots world, nuclear war had decimated the population of the entire globe, including zombies and robots alike. So who is left to fight? And how is an island of Amazon warrior-women involved this time around? Ryall and Wood answer some questions, leave you with more, and generally make sense out of nonsense for your amusement in this first issue of an all-new, three-part tale.
Retailers: see your order form for a special incentive
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

UNO TARINO: THE LATEST ART OF ASHLEY WOOD TP
Ashley Wood (a)
Continuing in the tradition of Uno Fanta, Dos Fanta, Tres Fanta, Grande Fanta, Grande Finale, and Sencilla Finale, Uno Tarino presents the latest and greatest from artist Ashley Wood. This special volume will feature 5” cover flaps and be printed in an 11” x 11” format.
SC, 11x11, 140pgs, FC $35.00

SPARROW: PHIL HALE, VOL. 2
Phil Hale (a)
Sparrow offers up its first sequel in the form of Sparrow: Phil Hale, Vol. 2. Fans of graphic arts or of Mr. Hale can now collect 48 pages of his work in this unique 6” x 6” hardcover format. With art that has been in print ranging from comics to Playboy Magazine, Phil Hale is a modern illustration powerhouse, as this collection will prove again.
HC, 6x6, 48pgs, FC $11.99

METAL GEAR SOLID: SONS OF LIBERTY #12
Alex Garner (w); Rufus & Ashley Wood (a); Wood (c)
The startling conclusion to the Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty saga! Alex Garner and Ashley Wood deliver the action-packed final issue, with Snake and Raiden facing off against Solidus Snake in a battle that will most decidedly be to the death, while the mighty Arsenal Gear launches a devastating attack on New York City. See who emerges victorious when the smoke of war clears!
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

FALLEN ANGEL #20
Peter David (w); Dennis Calero (a); J.K. Woodward (c)
Presenting a special standalone Fallen Angel tale, "The Five Stages of Jude"—Jude, the new magistrate of Bete Noire, is faced with the hard truth that being in charge of the city that shapes the world is not remotely what he expected, and the five stages of grief are played out in a single, traumatic day. This special story is written as always by Peter David (Stephen King’s The Dark Tower), and features art by Dennis Calero (28 Days Later: The Aftermath).
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

SCARFACE: DEVIL IN DISGUISE #3
Joshua Jabcuga (w); Alberto Dose (a & c)
Now AWOL from Castro's assassin squad, Tony Montana goes into business for himself, with partner-in-crime Manny by his side. Has the young entrepreneur with a powder keg for a soul just become a marked man without a country? Someday the world will be his, but in this Year One-style issue set in the ‘70s, Tony Montana learns that war on the streets means there's money to be made, and while the body count may be high, the return on investment is even higher. It's gonna get a hell of a lot hotter in Havana as the outlaw team of writer Joshua Jabcuga and artist Alberto Dose strike a match and try to burn the mother@#$% place down!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

DESPERADOES: BUFFALO DREAMS TP
Jeff Mariotte (w); Alberto Dose (a & c)
Desperadoes ride again! Bestselling novelist Jeff Mariotte's critically acclaimed, historically authentic horror/western series returns in this tale about buffalo, the past, the future, and the mysteries of the universe. As the Desperadoes regroup after their adventures from Banners of Gold, they quickly come at odds with the local “law” before a mysterious series of dreams leads them to the legendary Apache Geronimo, who sends them on an epic quest to save the buffalo, and ultimately all Native Americans. With brilliant art by Alberto Dose (Scarface: Devil in Disguise), Desperadoes: Buffalo Dreams is a ride through the wild American past you don’t want to miss.
SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $17.99

THE COMPLETE JON SABLE, FREELANCE VOL. 8 TP
Mike Grell (w); Mike Grell, Judith Hunt (a); Grell (c)
He hunts down men, loves women, and writes children’s books? Jon Sable is a true renaissance man—for hire! Catch his ongoing adventures as IDW continues to present the entire saga of Mike Grell’s classic character, Jon Sable, Freelance. This eighth collection delves deeper into the First Comics run, including issues 40–45, among them “The Fan,” “The Hard Way.”
SC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC $24.99

INFINITY STUDIOS

BLOOD ALONE VOLUME 4 GN
by Masayuki Takano
Enter Misaki, perhaps the most innocent and most sincere young lady there ever was. It's almost inconceivable that she could be a vampire. And with her powers as a vampire, she could easily entice any human to do her biding... but she chooses not to. Especially when it comes to Kuroe, a young author who has a deep running past with vampires. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K.
SC, 218pgs SRP: $9.95

KYOHAKU DOGS VOLUME 1 GN
By SHAA
When you’re the most notorious delinquent at school you have one hell of an image to maintain. The last thing you need is to be seen taking orders from an innocent puppy-eyed girl. But unfortunately for Keiji Sendai, he finds himself in this exact predicament when, Setsuna Yatsusaki, the shyest girl in school (as well as being the biggest klutz) finds out about Keiji’s deepest and darkest secret, that he’s a hardcore otaku! With her new trump card, Setsuna blackmails Keiji into becoming her slave. But just how long can a weak naïve young girl keep such a dangerous young man as her pet dog? Join in on Setsuna’s secret as she sets out to “train” a notorious thug in this unorthodox love story. (C: 1-0-0)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 210pgs, PC SRP: $10.95

STARS OF THE MONTH

NININ GA SHINOBUDEN VOLUME 2 GN
by Ryoichi Koga
Shinobu, a ninja apprentice, is attempting to pass her ninja exams while Kaede, a normal schoolgirl, is studying for her own school exams. As a part of her exam, Shinobu is ordered to break into Kaede's room to steal her panties, but unfortunately Kaede is in the room. Despite Shinobu's attempt to use an invisibility technique, Kaede notices her presence immediately. However, Kaede takes pity on the ninja girl and gives her a set of her panties. Soon afterwards, Shinobu invites Kaede to visit the Ninja Village, and the two become friends while Kaede adjusts to the incredible amount of strangeness that has suddenly entered her life as a result. (AUG063404)
SC, 5x7, 160pgs, PC SRP: $9.95

SWEETY VOLUME 2 GN
by Jae-Sung Park & Ju-Ri Kim
Myung-Ho may have been going over his head when he wished for a girlfriend. Now, with both the daughter of a local mafia boss and a cute younger sister-like neighbor both after his love, he must make a decision before he ends up hurting both girls. But while Myung-Ho sets his mind on choosing between Yu-Ri and Ji-Hae, he finds his heart hurting more and more. What will be his decision? (SEP063424) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K.
SC, 5x7, 194pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

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INSTANT PRESS COMICS

DISTANT #1
by Manuel Preitano
In a miserable world not far in the future, the people have one gleaming hope: a legend that a better life and future can be found inside the tower off in the distance. First issue of this four-part science-fiction odyssey!
MATURE THEMES
24pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $2.99