IMAGE COMICS
SPECIAL FORCES #1 (OF 6)
story KYLE BAKER
art & cover KYLE BAKER
24 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 22 / $2.99
GET READY TO RAQ! It’s Black Hawk Upside-Down!
EISNER award-winning Kyle Baker brings you SPECIAL FORCES the wackiest boot camp
since “Stripes”! SPECIAL FORCES follows a small-town autistic teen from his
recruitment, through basic training, and then off to war in Iraq. With violent
felons, mental patients, a violent mental hot chick felon and at least one
“Don’t ask don’t tell”, his unit is composed of the military’s last line of
defense. The very last line!
What happens when desperate army recruiters fall below quota at the same time
the President calls for additional troops? Find out in SPECIAL FORCES!
Inspired by a true 2006 incident in which an 18-year-old autistic Oregon boy was
recruited into the army.
BRIT #1
story BRUCE BROWN
art & cover CLIFF RATHBURN
editor ROBERT KIRKMAN
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 15 / $2.99
Brit is a one-man, unstoppable killing machine... and eligible for a senior
citizen’s discount. He’s been this country’s last line of defense for almost a
century--but after he inadvertently caused the death of his ex-wife and her son,
he quit. Now SOMETHING has drawn him out of retirement. Look out, evil – BRIT IS
BACK!
BONDS #1 (OF 3)
story DURWIN TALON
art & cover DURWIN TALON
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 1 / $3.99
"ALLEGRO"
Faith Warner is an up and coming cellist leading a seemingly perfect life until
the night she loses her father to an assassin's bullet. So when Faith discovers
she has the opportunity to use long dormant magical abilities to exact her
revenge, she takes it. Her path of retribution is a bloody one. To become an
instrument of vengeance, she must sever the bonds of her happiness… and
sacrifice her future. BONDS is by the artist of BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN, DURWIN
TALON
BOMB QUEEN IV # 1 (OF 4)
story JIMMIE ROBINSON
art & cover JIMMIE ROBINSONS
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 15 / $3.50
"SUICIDE BOMBER”
Bomb Queen declares war against the Image Universe! The nuclear aftermath from
the Queen’s last adventure put the country on high alert and forced government
sanctions on her dictatorship. However, unknown to the Queen, there’s a deeper,
more evil plot forming right under her feet.
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
CASANOVA #8
story MATT FRACTION
art FABIO MOON
cover GABRIEL BA
24 PAGES, 2C
AUGUST 8 $1.99
An all-new storyline and an all-new artist, the stunning FABÍO MOON, ignites
here as CASANOVA returns with the perfect jumping-on point for new readers. What
terrible truth lurks inside of Dokkktor Klockhammer's horrible horror hospital?
How much time passes on page eleven? Who IS that masked man? Who's the
stone-cold fox behind the stick of that sick assault aircraft from the future?
Do all women from the future look like that? We sure hope so – because the
future is where we'll spend THE REST OF OUR LIVES.
COMPASS #1
written C.B. CEBULSKI & AKIHIDE YANAGI
art & cover RYUSKE HAMAMOTO
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 1 $2.99
CAN FOUR YOUNG WITCHES WIELD THE POWER OF EARTH’S MAGIC?
In the world where Magic rules, the last four clans of witches meet on the
summer solstice for the Rite of Ascendency ceremony. They are set to ring in a
new generation of spiritual leadership and appoint their newest "Heirs to the
Elements". However, a deadly attack by forces unknown leaves four young witches
alone and helpless as they must learn to cooperate and use their knowledge,
skills and magical abilities to prove they are indeed worthy of inheriting the
abilities to control Earth's mystic forces. C.B. Cebulski teams with writer
Akihide Yanagi and renowed Japanese manga artist Ryusuke Hamamoto (Neon Genesis
Evangelion, Sea Sir Sun) for this new full-color manga series, debuting first in
the United States.
ELEPHANTMEN: WAR TOYS #1 (OF 3)
story RICHARD STARKINGS
art MORITAT
cover BOO COOK
variant pencil cover LADRÖNN
32 PAGES, B&W
AUGUST 22 $2.99
INVASION! Africa and China are at war. The battlefield: Europe. Enter: MAPPO's
genetically engineered soldiers, The Elephantmen. At last, Starkings & Moritat
tell the story of the war to end all wars in this special three-issue
miniseries.
ELEPHANTMEN: HIP FLASK JIGSAW PUZZLE
Art LADRÖNN
1000 PIECES, FC
AUGUST 22 $24.99
Because you demanded it—the first HIP FLASK jigsaw featuring the Eisner
award-winning work of ELEPHANTMEN cover artist, Ladrönn! Much like every
lovingly crafted issue of HIP FLASK, this thousand piece puzzle won't come
together quickly... measuring 48.5 X 68 cm, it's a great gift and perfect for
those rainy days in Mystery City.
IN HER DARKEST HOUR (ONE-SHOT)
story FERNANDA CHIELLA
art & cover FERNANDA CHIELLA
32 PAGES, B&W
AUGUST 8 $3.50
Lisa is a young girl on the brink of suicide. Living alone in a town with no
family and no friends, she has fallen into despair. Can her newfound friend
Joshua convince her that life is worth living, or will she fall to the embrace
of death in her darkest hour?
Brilliant, newly discovered artist Fernanda Chiella has created one of the most
visually stunning and emotionally gripping freshman efforts in years. Hers is a
name we'll be hearing more from in years to come.
KILLING GIRL #1 (OF 5)
story by GLEN BRUNSWICK
art & cover by FRANK ESPINOSA
32 PAGES, FC
JUNE $2.99
What if the Mafia had their own secret service...? Sara doesn't remember her
real name. What she does know is that she traded away misery as a former
prostitute and became a world-class killing machine. When a routine hit goes
sour, Sara makes a shocking discovery: Suppressed memories, haunting her since
childhood, are in fact TRUE! And her REAL family, presumed dead, may actually
still be alive. She begins to wonder about her life that could have been. Is it
too late to reclaim her humanity? No one has ever retired from the Cosa Nostra
secret service and lived.
SORROW #1 (OF 4)
story RICK REMENDER & SETH PECK
art FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
cover FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA & EUAN MACTAVISH
32 PAGES, B&W
JULY $2.99
In 1952, the U.S. Government’s nuclear testing killed all of the good people of
Sorrow, Nevada. Today, the sign in front of town reads “population zero”. The
locals, however, will tell you a very different story... When a car accident
strands four young travelers in this desolate ghost town, they soon find that
not all that is buried is dead.
STEVE NILES’ STRANGE CASES #1
concept STEVE NILES
story by DAN WICKLINE
art by DAVID HARTMAN
24 PAGES, FC
JULY 11 $2.50
"THE GATHERING"—The greatest monster hunters in the world are called to Holcomb
Manor to hear an offer they may not live long enough to refuse. From the mind of
horror master Steve Niles along with writer Dan Wickline (30 Days of Night,
Unravel) and artist David Hartman (Rob Zombie’s American Witch) comes the first
part of the multi-format collaboration with D2C Games.
CRIMELAND OGN
story FELIPE FERREIRA & IVAN BRANDON
art & cover RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
96 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 1 $9.99
Drug dealing, prostitution, and illegal fights are just ordinary things in La
Rambla. But when one of the biggest crime lords is killed, the top criminals are
going to start hell on earth to rule the city.
THE SURREAL ADVENTURES OF EDGAR ALLAN POO OGN
story DWIGHT L. MACPHERSON
art DAVID HARTMAN
cover THOMAS BOATWRIGHT
96 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 15 $9.99
Edgar Allan Poe just lost everything. His dead wife is haunting him in his
dreams, his latest book has bombed, and the imagination that fueled his stories
has become a curse. His prayer to never dream again is answered one evening as
he falls asleep in an outhouse. His discarded creativity takes the form of his
dream child, Edgar Allan Poo, who must now undergo a strange odyssey through the
poet's troubled mind. This August, Shadowline presents a twisted glimpse into
the dream life of America's greatest fantasist in DWIGHT L. MACPHERSON & THOMAS
BOATWRIGHT’s unusual epic, THE SURREAL ADVENTURES OF EDGAR ALLAN POO!
GLISTER #1
story ANDI WATSON
art & cover ANDI WATSON
64 PAGES, B&W
AUGUST 1 $5.99
"GLISTER BUTTERWORTH AND THE HAUNTED TEAPOT"—From the writer of DC MINX graphic
novel Clubbing, the Eisner and Harvey-nominated creator's new series follows the
adventures of Glister, a girl who's a magnet for the weird and unusual.
Self-contained, all-ages stories with a new SKELETON KEY back-up.
24SEVEN, VOL. 2 OGN
story and art by: ASHLEY WOOD, GENE HA, ADAM HUGHES, DAVE JOHNSON, FRAZER
IRVING, MICHAEL AVON OEMING, JUAN DOE, JASON AARON, NIKO HENRICHON, CB CEBULSKI,
BEN TEMPLESMITH, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE, JOHN NEY RIEBER, WILL PFEIFFER, FÁBIO MOON,
GABRIEL BÁ & MANY MORE!
cover by ASHLEY WOOD
200 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 1 $19.99
24seven features a who's who of today’s best writers and artists from comics,
film and animation, telling tales of ROBOTS in the city that never sleeps.
Following in the tradition of the acclaimed hit 24seven volume one, volume two’s
stories run a cross-genre gamut, from crisis in space to bank robberies to
gambling robot dogs. 24seven has romance, action, horror – everything you want –
told by a cross-section of the most diverse writers and artists you’ll find on
the printed page.
THE ART OF GREG CAPULLO TP
art & cover GREG CAPULLO
160 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 1 $24.99
“The comic artist’s artist!” Ask anyone who knows the medium and that is what
they will say about GREG CAPULLO. This collection features many never before
seen pieces, with GREG taking you step by step through the creation of the new
cover painting for the soft cover. CAPULLO’s very best from comics and
illustration, this stunning collection of drawings and paintings finally removes
the text and logos from all those covers, and lets you take a good long look at
the art itself. A must for any SPAWN or comic art fan.
MADMAN, VOL. 1 TP
story MIKE ALLRED
art & cover MIKE ALLRED
300 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 22 $24.99
MIKE ALLRED holds rank in the pantheon of great American cartoonists, and Image
Comics is proud to bring the first volume of his seminal work, MADMAN back into
print. With a new series, a new publisher and new movie with Sin City’s ROBERT
RODRIGUEZ in the works, this is going to be a huge year for all things ALLRED!
This first volume introduces MADMAN and the rest of the eccentric citizens of
Snap City. There’s mad genius Dr. Flem, the evil Mr. Mondstadt, and Joe, the
love of Frank Einstein's life. ALLRED weaves colorful characters, pop culture
and super-heroics into heartfelt modern myth!
NOBLE CAUSES VOL. 7: POWERLESS TP
story JAY FAERBER
art JON BOSCO
cover KHARY RANDOLPH
184 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 8 $15.99
Race Noble has lost his powers, and he’s convinced his life is over. But his
wife Liz has never had any superpowers, and she tries to convince him that
there’s more to life than being a superhero. Meanwhile, Rusty Noble learns a
horrible secret about his girlfriend, which sends him on a collision course with
his hated half-brother, Frost. Collects NOBLE CAUSES 19-25
PX! BOOK 1: A GIRL AND HER PANDA OGN
story MANNY TREMBLEY & ERIC A. ANDERSON
art & cover MANNY TREMBLEY
168 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 1 $16.99
PX! is the story of a young girl named Dahlia who – with the help of her giant
and trusty Panda sidekick - sets off on an epic journey around the globe to save
her missing father. Unbeknownst to our heroes, Dad has been kidnapped by Pollo,
an evil goat mastermind bent on taking over the world, and it's only a matter of
time before Pollo's twisted machinations will be unleashed. Paths will be
crossed, alliances will be formed, and ninjas will be punched! Will this
unlikely band of misfits be able to stop Pollo in time, or is it already too
late for Dalia's dad… and the world?
SPAWN, VOL. 4 TP
story TODD MCFARLANE, BRIAN HOLGUIN
art TODD MCFARLANE, GREG CAPULLO
cover TODD MCFARLANE
480 PAGES. FC
AUGUST 29 $29.95
Classic TODD MCFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO at the top of their game in both art and
story! Spawn, the archetypal anti-hero, features in pivotal confrontations with
many classic villains. Complete your Spawn library! Twenty issues of pulse
pounding sequentials, containing issues 55-75 of the Spawn comic. COLLECTS SPAWN
55-75
STRAY TOASTERS TP
story BILL SIENKIEWICZ
art & cover BILL SIENKIEWICZ
224 PAGES, FC
JULY $24.99
Locked up for a crime he didn't commit, burnt out detective Egon Rustemagick is
released from a high security mental institution in order to catch a
serial-killing monster who is murdering and mutilating housewives and young
children. Thus STRAY TOASTERS, the legendary seminal graphic novel written and
painted by one of the world's most innovative and influential comic book
artists, BILL SIENKIEWICZ. STRAY TOASTERS, a full-color definitive annotated
volume, showcases SIENKIEWICZ at the top of his game. Contains new cover, cover
gallery and a few surprises.
TECH JACKET VOL 1: THE BOY FROM EARTH TP
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art & cover E.J. SU
144 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 15 $14.99
The Geldarians are a race of incredibly intelligent, yet physically weak and
fragile beings. To compensate for their frailty they have invented the "Tech
Jacket," a vest that every Geldarian is equipped with upon birth. A fully
developed Tech Jacket is considered to be one of the most powerful weapons in
the universe. Zack Thompson, through an event of sheer chance, has come to
possess a Tech Jacket of his own. Now it appears that the fate of the entire
universe rests on his shoulders as he learns that with infinite power comes
infinite responsibility. Collects TECH JACKET 1-6 in FULL COLOR for the first
time in the USA
THE AMORY WARS #3 (OF 5)
story CLAUDIO SANCHEZ
art M.S. MILLER
cover TONY MOORE
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 15 $2.99
Coheed and Cambria have been captured and ride a spaceship bound for Paris:
Earth. At the house, Claudio discovers Josephine's dead body, the vicious Priest
that killed her – and some amazing new powers – as his own fight for survival
begins. How does the Kilgannon family's self-awareness play into Inferno's plans
for revenge? Will Maria's rebellion free Heaven's Fence – or destroy it?
BAD PLANET #3 (RES)
story STEVE NILES & THOMAS JANE art JIM DALY & TIM BRADSTREET
cover BERNIE WRIGHTSON & MARK SCHULTZ
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 15 $2.99
The fearsome, loathsome DeathSpiders™ continue their sickening carnal rampage
over the ravaged earth – this time in heart-thumping, mind-numbing SUPER-TERROR
3-D! The Phaedon Warrior makes his way to Earth, and Veronica Falcon thinks he
may hold the key to stopping the horrific Deathspiders™. But will the escaped
alien convict want to lend a hand? Or is he here to revel in the destruction?
PLUS no less than 14 pages of FULL COLOR 3D done by the MASTER of STEREOSCOPIC
imaging, RAY ZONE! SUPER-TERROR 3-D GLASSES included!
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
DUST #2 (OF 2)
story mink & PAOLO PARENTE
art & cover PAOLO PARENTE
32 PAGES, FC
JULY 5 $3.99
With the Axis poised to launch a manned orbiting space probe to end WWII once
and for all, the Sino-soviets lead a sabotage mission to Reicher Castle to stop
the rocket. Outmanned and outgunned, the team was captured. Now, deep behind
enemy lines, a ragtag U.S. Special Forces ranger team must mount a seemingly
impossible rescue mission to save the Sino-soviet unit allies and destroy the
rocket.
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
DYNAMO 5 #6
story JAY FAERBER
art & cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 2 $3.50
Chrysalis and her offspring have got Maddie backed into a corner as they reveal
even more secrets about Captain Dynamo, which leads Maddie to take desperate
measures. Meanwhile, F.L.A.G. agent Augie Ford makes an offer to someone on the
Dynamo 5 team… but can Augie be trusted?
FRANK FRAZETTA’S DEATH DEALER #5 (OF 6)
story JOSHUA ORTEGA
art NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS
covers FRANK FRAZETTA, NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 8 $3.99
Rian Atar finally reaches the castle of King Strom–only to find a most terrible
surprise waiting for him and his men! Adelia, Lambeau and Dreovid follow the
Death Dealer to the edge of the Angra Swamp, where the grotesque Dazaka lies in
wait… Featuring one of the biggest shocks in fantasy history–this is one twist
you won't see coming!
GUTSVILLE #4 (OF 6)
story SIMON SPURRIER
art & cover FRAZER IRVING
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 22 $3.99
Albert finds himself tangled amongst the Vittals: a cadre of idealistic
revolutionaries. Will he finally discover the peace he craves, or merely trade
one violent life for another? Meanwhile, Emelia must endure her marriage to the
unctuous George Rathbone, finally witnessing first-hand the freaky practices of
the JonahKin. And all the while, the Great Beast swims on, far more aware of the
life in its belly than the citizens of Gutsville could ever guess.
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
HIDING IN TIME #2 (OF 4)
story CHRISTOPHER E. LONG
art & cover RYAN WINN
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 22 $3.50
With every passing moment Abraham Smith remains in 1774, he comes closer to
having to fight three assassins from the future! Outgunned, outmanned, and out
of time, Abraham must decide whether to abandon his new life and family… and
live to fight another day.
INVINCIBLE #46
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 15 $2.99
Invincible and Rex Splode haven’t always seen eye-to-eye but when Dupli-Kate’s
twin brother Multi-Paul comes to town, more than a little angry about his
sister’s death, the two of them find a little common ground on which to relate –
common ground called KICKING ASS!
PVP# 37
story & art SCOTT KURTZ
cover CLAIRE HUMMEL
24 PAGES, B&W
AUGUST 22 $3.50
After a hard day's night, curl up with a copy of PvP and take a magical mystery
tour of hilarity. It will please, please you.
REPO #3 (OF 5)
story RICK SPEARS
art & cover ROB G
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 15 $3.50
KD and Emil have got the clone, and everyone in the sprawl is after them! The
Boss man puts the dangerous Chinese repo brothers Ming and Ling on the case,
Killian dispatches his well-armed private mercenary security force and the Clone
Liberation Army is fired up and in hot pursuit. But it’s Lola who comes up ahead
as the chase blasts off Earth-- final destination: the moon!
THE RIDE: DIE VALKYRIE! #3 (OF 3)
story DOUG WAGNER
art & variant cover BRIAN STELFREEZE
cover ROB HAYNES
32 PAGES, B&W
AUGUST 15 $2.99
All roads merge when the Valkyries meet Laci and the nuns, with the bad guys hot
on their tails and taking no prisoners! As the bodies pile up, the true Laci is
unleashed. Uh-oh…
RETAILERS: SEE ORDER FORM FOR INCENTIVE!
SPAWN #173
story DAVID HINE
art BRIAN HABERLIN
cover GREG CAPULLO
32 PAGES, FC
SEPTEMBER 26 $2.95
"A Tale of Three Brothers" continues as Al Simmons becomes a cold-blooded
killer, while his brothers follow their own paths: one to become a man of
justice, the other descending into drug addiction and mental breakdown. As the
memories flood back, Spawn begins to realize that it was no accident that he was
chosen to become a Hellspawn.
SPAWN: GODSLAYER #4
story BRIAN HOLGUIN
art PHILIP TAN
cover JAY ANACLETO
32 PAGES, FC
AUGUST 22 $2.99
“THE WINTER KING” Part 4 (of 4)—In the conclusion to the “Winter King” saga,
it’s a furious battle to the death between the Godslayer and the cannibal God,
Urshrek. But Bairn soon discovers there may be more at stake in the outcome than
he had bargained for. Meanwhile, Neva makes a bargain of her own.
STRANGE EMBRACE #4
story DAVID HINE
art & cover DAVID HINE
color ROB STEEN
32 PAGES, B&W
AUGUST 8 $2.99
The death of his father only seems to make Anthony Corbeau's strange obsessions
more extreme, and Sarah starts to learn more about the sinister family secret
concerning Anthony's mother. SPAWN and District X writer DAVID HINE continues
his gothic masterpiece.
THE WALKING DEAD #42
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN
32 PAGES, B&W
AUGUST 22 / $2.99
The time has come.
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
McFarlane Toys
24 BOXED SET 1 PAGE
Jack Bauer from FOX TV’s 24! Capturing the pulse-pounding excitement of the
smash-hit FOX TV show 24, Jack Bauer makes his McFarlane Toys action-figure
debut. This deluxe boxed set is a must for fans and collectors. (#15350-7)
(C:1-1-3)
Boxed Set PI
JON BON JOVI & RICHIE SAMBORA
As they say, “100 million Bon Jovi fans can’t be wrong.” Rock on! The legacy
that Bon Jovi has created over the last three decades is an undeniable force in
American metal music. And now, these legendary musicians get the McFarlane touch
– unparalleled detail, likeness and pose. (C:1-1-3)
JON (#12581-8)—Figure PI
RICHIE (#12582-5)—Figure PI
MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NFL LEGENDS SERIES 3
Our third NFL Legends lineup features six players enshrined in Canton. Three
legendary quarterbacks, two breakaway running backs and one of the all-time
great defensive ends. It all adds up to pure football power.
* BO JACKSON – Oakland Raiders – Runningback – 34
* EARL CAMPBELL – Houston Oilers – Quarterback – 20
* JOHN ELWAY 2 – Denver Broncos – Quarterback – 7
* DAN MARINO – Miami Dolphins – Quarterback – 13
* ROGER STAUBACH – Dallas Cowboys – Quarterback - 12
* REGGIE WHITE – Green Bay Packers/Philadelphia Eagles – Defensive End – 92
(#74440-8)
Figure PI
MCFARLANE’S MONSTERS OF HORROR 3-PACK
McFarlane Toys collects three of the world’s most horrific monstrosities in a
limited-edition boxed set. Originally released as part of the first McFarlane’s
Monsters action figures, these fan-favorite creatures of the night are a
must-have for all horror fans.
Dracula – The Prince of Darnkess takes many forms. Fangs bared and driven by an
unquenchable lust for blood, he preys on the innocent to sustain his own
wretched life.
Frankenstein’s Monster – Pieced together from the scavenged remains of the dead,
the slow-witted yet preternaturally strong behemoth wanders the earth with the
decaying corpse of his creator strapped to his back.
The Mummy – Returned from the Land of the Dead by an ancient curse, the Mummy
stalks the world of the living on an unending quest against those who disturbed
his eternal slumber.
3-Pack (#41130) PI
THE SIMPSONS: THE ISLAND OF DR. HIBBERT BOXED SET
This all-inclusive boxed set re-creates a moment from a fan-favorite episode,
“Treehouse of Horror XIII,” in a side-splitting Simpsons-esque tableau — the
family has been turned into animals to parody The Island of Dr. Moreau.
* Dr. Hibbert with Fox Mr. Burns Stole
* Goat Comic Book Guy
* Walrus Homer
* Feline Marge
* Eagle Lisa
* Anteater Maggie
* Spider Bart
* PLUS: A detailed landscape base!
This item ships 6 per case. (#12730-0)(C: 1-1-3)
RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #10 (OCT061888)
Set PI
Top Cow Studios
FIRST BORN #2 (OF 3)
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Marc Silvestri, Stjepan Sejic
First Born goes into overdrive as the delicate truce between the forces of Dark
and Light breaks down and Sara Pezzini and Patrick Gleason are caught in the
middle! The Darkness and the Angelus throw down in the ultimate melee and the
true nature of Sara’s pregnancy is revealed. Writer Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI:
HEAVEN & EARTH) and digital painter Stjepan Sejic (THE DARKNESS: LEVEL 1,
WITCHBLADE) deliver the second arc of Top Cow’s epic three issue series that
sets the stage for the next incredible year!
FIRST BORN #2 features covers by Marc Silvestri and series artist Stjepan Sejic.
Cover A) Marc Silvestri
Cover B) Stjepan Sejic
Full Color 32 pages $2.99 Limited Series
FIRST BORN #2 STJEPAN SEJIC LITHO
(Art by) Stjepan Sejic
Bring the beautiful painted image from FIRST BORN #2 by Top Cow exclusive artist
Stjepan Sejic home as a limited edition lithograph of 500 pieces reproduced at
the highest quality possible at 11X17 inches! Each lithograph will ship in a
clear protective sleeve.
Limited Edition Lithograph $29.99
WITCHBLADE #111
(W) Ron Marz (P) Steve Sadowski (I) Kevin Nowlan (Cov) Mike Mayhew
FIRST BORN tie-in issue! Patience, the current Magdalena is suddenly drawn into
the events of FIRST BORN as Sara Pezzini and new Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste
struggle to survive the battle. This issue will provide fans with a fuller
reading experience and lead directly into next month's FIRST BORN #3!
Long time scribe Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH) is joined in the
second of three very special FIRST BORN tie-in issues by the unstoppable art
team of Steve Sadowski (JSA, RED SONJA ANNUAL), Kevin Nowlan (BATMAN: BLACK &
WHITE, SUPERMAN v. ALIENS) and cover artist Mike Mayhew (VAMPIRELLA, THE PULSE).
Full Color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series
HUNTER-KILLER #12 WIZARD WORLD LOS ANGELES EXCLUSIVE VARIANT
(W) Mark Waid (A) Kenneth Rocafort (C) Blond (Cov) Marc Silvestri
Previously only available to fans at the Wizard World Los Angeles convention,
Top Cow is proud to offer a limited edition variant cover by Top Cow founder
Marc Silvestri. Limited to 500 copies, allocations may occur.
Full Color 32 pages $10.00 continuing series
WHAT IS PILOT SEASON 2007?
Pilot (noun): television show produced and filmed or taped as a sample of a
proposed series.
This Fall, Top Cow is launching 7 Pilot Issues starring fan favorite characters
currently without a series. After all 7 issues have been released, fans will be
able to VOTE online and pick 2 characters to get greenlit for their own all-new
series in 2008. It’s up to you!
RIPCLAW PILOT SEASON #1
(W) Jason Aaron (A)Jorge Lucas (Cov) Tony Moore
Eisner nominated writer Jason Aaron (SCALPED, THE OTHER SIDE) joins up with
artist Jorge Lucas (INCREDIBLE HULK, ANNIHILATION: RONAN) to unleash Top Cow’s
resident badass in the first of eight special one-shots published under the
Pilot Season 2007 initiative. The killer team is joined by intense cover artist
Tony Moore (THE WALKING DEAD, EXTERMINATORS).
To kill the Yakuza kingpin called Boss Yamamoto, you’d have to fight your way
through level after deadly level of his secret fortress, past an army of
gun-toting thugs and sword-wielding assassins. No one has ever been foolish
enough to try. Enter Ripclaw. The fan-favorite character returns to the
spotlight as dangerous as ever and fighting as if hell is at is his back.
Full Color 32 pages $2.99 pilot issue
RIPCLAW PILOT SEASON CGC GRADED EDITION
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Jorge Lucas (Cov) Tony Moore
For the diehard member of the Herd, looking to capture a pristine copy of the
inaugural issue of Top Cow’s Pilot Season 2007 event for their collection.
CGC Graded 9.8 $69.99
WITCHBLADE TAKERU MANGA #7
(W) Yasuko Kobayashi (A) Kazasa Sumita (C) Blond (Cov) Sumita, Mack
Takeru, the wielder of the demon blade, and the demon Kira fight to determine
the fate of her love. How much of her humanity can Takeru maintain if she hopes
to defeat the demon and save Kuo? And will Kuo's hand be forced if Takeru does
become a demon? The questions are answered here! Originally serialized in
Japan's popular magazine, CHAMPION RED and written by WITCHBLADE ANIME head
writer, Yasuko Kobayashi, this issue also features a second beautiful alternate
cover by artist David Mack (KABUKI: ALCHEMY, DAREDEVIL).
Cover A) Kazasa Sumita
Cover B) David Mack
Full Color 32 pages $3.99 continuing series
WITCHBLADE TAKERU MANGA #2 WIZARD WORLD LOS ANGELES EXCLUSIVE VARIANT
(W) Yasuko Kobayashi (A) Kazasa Sumita (C) Blond (Cov) Tyler Kirkham
The smash success second issue of Witchblade Takeru Manga is available as a
limited edition black & white variant cover by Top Cow exclusive artist Tyler
Kirkham. Limited to 1000 copies, allocations may occur.
Full Color 32 pages $10.00 continuing series
DARK SECTOR ZERO
(W) David Wohl (A) Bill Sienkiewicz (Cov) Bill Sienkiewicz
Created by acclaimed developer Digital Extremes, Dark Sector is a new and
original action-thriller video game designed exclusively for next generation
systems. Enter the world of Hayden Tenno, a black ops agent sent on a dangerous
assassination mission into Lasria, an Eastern European city that hides a deadly
Cold War secret. Attacked by an unknown enemy, he awakens to find part of his
body altered by an infection that has granted him inhuman abilities. Now, Hayden
must learn to evolve along with his powers, to survive and to become a hero.
Written by acclaimed creator David Wohl (WITCHBLADE, APHRODITE IX) and
illustrated by living legend Bill Sienkiewicz (ELEKTRA: ASSASSIN, MOON KNIGHT),
this special prequel to the hit game provides an unseen look into Lasria's
secrets and the beginning of Hayden's transformation from man to... something
more.
Visit DarkSector.com for more information!
One Shot 32 pages $2.99
THE DARKNESS LEVELS TRADE PAPERBACK
(W) Paul Jenkins, David Wohl (A) Mattias Snygg, Stjepan Sejic, Tyler Kirkham,
Eric Basaldua, Patrick Blaine, Mike Choi
Based on smash hit THE DARKNESS VIDEO GAME from 2K Games and Starbreeze, this
trade paperback captures the intensity and horror of the game while expanding
The Darkness Universe for both players of the game and readers of the comic! All
six self-contained, unique stories from THE DARKNESS LEVEL 0-5 is collected
here!
Co-written by video game writer Paul Jenkins (CIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE,
WOLVERINE: ORIGIN) and co-creator David Wohl (WITCHBLADE, APHRODITE IX) with art
by Top Cow’s finest artists this is a is a must have for all fans of the video
game and The Darkness!
Novel 176 pages $14.99
RISING STARS VOLUME 5: UNTOUCHABLE VISITATIONS TRADE PAPERBACK
(W) J. Michael Straczynski, Fiona Avery (A) Gary Frank, Brent Anderson, Keu Cha
The RISING STARS legend is expanded and enriched by the previously untold tales
of The Pederson Specials collected within this essential trade paperback volume.
This volume collects RISING STARS: UNTOUCHABLE #1-6 and the RISING STARS:
VISITATIONS collection, which includes RISING STARS PRELUDE, issues #0, #1/2 and
“A Lost Tale of the Specials” into one massive trade! Featuring stories by
creator J. Michael Straczynski (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, FANTASTIC FOUR) and Fiona
Avery (WITCHBLADE, ARANA: HEART OF THE SPIDER) and featuring art by such
superstar artists as Gary Frank (SUPREME POWER, MIDNIGHT NATION), Brent Anderson
(ASTRO CITY), Keu Cha (WITCHBLADE) and many more.
Full Color 208 pages $16.99 trade paperback
WITCHBLADE ANIME: AMAHA MASANE WITCHBLADE POWERUP FIGURE
(Manufacturer) Alter
From the smash anime sensation WITCHBLADE ANIME comes the main character Amaha
Masane in her full powered up Witchblade form! Throughout the exciting 24
episode series Masane struggles with the Witchblade and when she finally gains
control assumes this breath-taking and deadly crimson armored “Power Up” form.
This figure is from Alter and Good Smile Co. in Japan and is a 1/8 PVC model
figure measuring 10 inches in height! Quantities are very limited! 6 Figures Per
Case (C: 0-1-3)
Figure $74.99
Platinum Studios
GHOSTING #1 (OF 4)
Writer: Fred van Lente
Art: Charles Carvalho
Cover: Marc Wolfe
As hazing is no longer legal on college campuses, fraternities and sororities
have had to find a new way to test the mettle of their pledges – Ghosting.
Ghosting is designed to scare pledges out of their wits with pranks designed to
play on their greatest fears. However, what happens if the ghosts are real?
Full color 32 pages $2.99
CONSUMED #2 (OF 4)
Writer: Asa Shumskas-Tait
Art: Dennis Budd and Joe Caramanga
Colors: Stu Chaifetz
Cover: Joseph Michael Linsner
Oliver fights with the eternal question: When is the right time to introduce
your demonically-possessed girlfriend, Casey, to your interfering mother and
brother (who happens to be a priest)? Plus, Gavin, Casey’s ex-boyfriend has
determined that this is the right time to bring forth Kavaleth, Lord of Kaos;
and all of this before dessert is served.
Full color 32 pages $2.99
THE WEAPON #3 (OF 4)
Writer: Fred van Lente
Art: Charles Carvalho
In order for our hero, Tommy Zhou, to save his partner, Megan, he must first
defeat the Forest Demons’ best fighter, Sequoia, and then pass through a maze of
obstacles to get to the secret scroll of Bohidharma before the kidnappers do.
Nobody ever said being a hero would be easy.
Full color 32 pages $2.99