www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVIX #6 June 2009  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with A)

AARDVARK VANAHEIM

CEREBUS ARCHIVE #3
(W/A) Dave Sim
Three complete stories — "The Necromancer," "The Company Man," and "Gravedigger's Banquet" — all from the 1970's including Dave Sim's abortive attempts to break in at Charlton Comics, complete with rejection letters from Charlton editor George Wildman.
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00

ABRAMS COMICARTS

THE TOON TREASURY OF CLASSIC CHILDREN'S COMICS HC
(E) Art Spiegelman, Francoise Mouly
This treasury created for young readers focuses on comic books, not strips, and contains humorous stories that range from a single-page to eight or even twenty-two pages, each complete and self-contained. The comics have been culled from the Golden Age of comic books, roughly the 1940s through the early 1960s, and feature the best examples of works by such renowned artists and writers as Carl Barks, John Stanley, Sheldon Mayer, Walt Kelly, Basil Wolverton, and George Carlson, among many others. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x11, 352pgs, FC SRP: $40.00

ABSTRACT STUDIOS

TERRY MOORE'S ECHO #15
(W/A) Terry Moore
Dillon loves Annie, but the murdered Annie now lives inside Julie, and Julie thinks the whole thing is bizarre. As if life wasn't complicated enough, Julie and Dillon must stop HeNRI from activating its ill-fated Super Collider. But, with Special Agent Ivy Raven and half the army on their trail, getting anywhere near the secret facility will be almost impossible. Almost.
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50

AC COMICS

FEMFORCE #150
(W/A) Various
While chaos reigns on Earth, Nightveil, Ms. Victory, and Synn lead a force of paranormals to another planet to fight the ultimate evil, The Old Dark Ones. In the heat of battle, they make a shocking a shocking discovery — Stardust lives! In addition, there will be an extra-long Gargantarama back-up comprising the back half of this 84-page flip book.
84pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

ACCENT UK

WESTERN GN
(W/A) Various
Gunfights, ghosts, cowboys, and crazy critters are found in this entertaining collection of Western themed strips from the talented posse of Steve Bissette (Swamp Thing), Andy Bloor (Wolfmen), Kieron Gillen (Phonogram), Dwight L. MacPherson (Edgar Allan Poo), Leah Moore (Complete Dracula), John Reppion (Raise The Dead), and a bunch of other desperadoes. This bumper book will keep Western and adventure fans dipping in again and again. (C: 0-0-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99

A.L. PUBLISHING

ARSENIC LULLABY PULP EDITION: OMEGA
(W/A) Douglas Paszkiewicz
Fresh off its Eisner Award nomination, Arsenic Lullaby returns to prove it has not lost its edge and that it remains the king of dark humor. Two fat loser vampires sink to the level of attacking the handicapped rather than struggle to get blood out of heathly adults capable of defending themselves, a voodoo witch doctor is being attacked by zombie fetuses, and an alcoholic cereal mascot accidentally combats Cuban communism.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.00

AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS

GARGOYLES: BAD GUYS TP
(W) Greg Weisman (A) Karine Charlebois
Take a quintet of felons, the five toughest villains of the Gargoyles universe, and force them to work on the side of the angels. It may be hard to believe, but these Bad Guys are the best hope humanity has! Gargoyles series creator Greg Weisman is the writer, with art by fan favorite Karine Charlebois and tones by fan favorite Stephanie Lostimolo. Collecting the four-issue mini-series, plus the unpublished final two issues, this volume completes the story! (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95

UBU BUBU VOLUME 1: FILTH TP
(W/A) Jamie Smart
When an innocent cat is possessed by a brutal malevolent daemon, they become Ubu Bubu, reaper of human souls and destroyer of innocents! Turning an ordinary home into Hell and imprisoning the terrified kids who lived there, Ubu Bubu begins his horrific rampage of slaughter and destruction under the command of mysterious ringmaster Stig. This book collects the 4-issue mini-series by Bear creator Jamie Smart.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A CHUMBLE SPUZZ VOLUME 1: KILL THE DEVIL GN
(W/A) Ethan Nicolle
When two idiots named Gunther and Klem enter a pig race at the local carnival, neither realize that the pig they've won is possessed by the Dark Lord, Satan. Calling upon the help of the trigger happy General Woodchuck and his sidekick Kernel Cornnut, the duo heads into hell!
SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

O/A FILLER BUNNY #2-3
(W/A) Jhonen Vasquez
Jhonen Vasquez's Filler Bunny returns for more insomnia-fueled madness! Issue #2 sees Filler Bunny tortured; will he get his revenge on those who tortured him? Then issue #3 returns with all-new adventures to test the tolerance levels of even the most monstrous of comic reading goblins out there!
#2 (NEW PRINTING)—16pgs, B&W MSRP: $2.25
#3 (NEW PRINTING)—SC, 6x9, 24pgs, PC MSRP: $2.95

ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC

VAMPIRELLA: COUNTDOWN TO THE SECOND COMING MODEL SEARCH SPECIAL
(W/A) Various
It’s just one more month until Vampirella: The Second Coming, so what better way to pass the time than by getting to know the new Vampirella model. Selected by fans, this new model will have fans buzzing throughout Vampirella’s 40th Anniversary year. We’ll recap the contest, profile the finalists, and feature your first look at the winner as Vampirella. Two different model covers to choose from, including a limited edition wrap-around cover!
16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

ANTARCTIC PRESS

NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #175
Story: Robby Bevard & Ben Dunn
Art: Ben Dunn
FINAL ROBBY BEVARD/SHIDOSHI ISSUE! After 10 years & 100 issues, Robby Bevard ends his NHS run with the final issue of the Shidoshi story arc begun in issue 130! Red Ninja Ricky Feeple's epic fight with Shidoshi Phoenix Lord Yuudai comes to a legendary finale, testing all his skills and his vow to never kill again! Vengeance, betrayal, love, legendary monsters, fond reunions, sad resolutions, satisfaction, death, life...and what the next generation will bring.
b32pgs, B&W $3.99

BAD KIDS GO TO HELL #3 (OF 3)
Story: Matt Spradlin
Art: Anthony Vargas
Our elite group of students serving detention on this stormy Saturday at CrestView Academy have quickly dropped in numbers. As the last few remaining kids reveal secrets past and present, they attempt to escape the ghoulish apparition they've conjured from the underworld. And when the "outsider" comes up with a plan to escape their fancy new library, the question is raised: Is this recently released juvenile delinquent a friend...or a deadly foe? Maybe the ghosts which supposedly haunt this prestigious school aren't responsible for today's 8-hour bloodbath after all? A tale of dark humor and horror-suspense complimented by the marvelous work of Anthony Vargas, this is sure to be a page-turning experience you don't want to miss out on! 48 pages of terror each month at a 32-page price!
48pgs, FC $3.99

HOW TO DRAW MANGA: NEXT GENERATION POCKET MANGA VOL. 2 TP
Writer: Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, David Hutchison, Rod Espinosa
Artist: Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, David Hutchison, Rod Espinosa
A.P. continues with the next evolution in our best-selling How to Draw series! How to Draw Manga: Next Generation features exclusively created art, step-by-step guides, designs, and comments from the hottest rising stars of manga. Don't miss out on this chance to learn invaluable lessons that will catapult you to stardom!
SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W $12.95

ROD ESPINOSA'S PRINCE OF HEROES: CHAPTER II #5
Story/Art: Rod Espinosa
The invading Olgom battalion overwhelms most of the Nebulous Mirage's defenses! With the Goddess departed to fend off more Olgom cruisers, it is now up to Ronen, the Manowar warrior girls, and Nielrich's valiant crew to repel the rest of the lethal boarding party — especially their deadliest member, the being known as the Vorrak. Impervious to conventional weapons, it can destroy them all! Will Ronen survive to reuinite with his mother?
48pgs, FC $3.99

GOLD DIGGER #110
Story/Art: Fred Perry
The new-reader-friendly direction of Gold Digger continues! Gina's class is assigned to investigate what could be the ruins of the Roman Hall of Gods, but the faded deities haunting the site see her students perfect hosts to possess! Pluto and Jupiter launch their ambush and capture nearly all of them. Only Paul Ulysses, Aljabra and Anton manage to escape and discover the secret source of the Earth's earliest form of magic!
32pgs, FC $2.99

GOLD DIGGER TIFFANY & CHARLOTTE: SECOND SEMESTER #2 (OF 4)
Story: Fred Perry
Art: J.L. Anderson
A super-genius in his old private school, Erwin Talon is in APS-001 now, and this school is well equipped to handle bratty super-scientists with armies of disruptive, bio-enhanced bodyguards. Thwarted, foiled, and penalized, Erwin soon becomes a laughingstock. What he could use is a few friends—especially friends who can talk him out of releasing an unstoppable bio-genetic revenge-virus monster on the whole school!
32pgs, B&W $3.99

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A GOLD DIGGER: TIFANNY & CHARLOTTE POCKET MANGA VOL. 1 TP
Writer: Fred Perry
Artist: J.L. Anderson
Gold Digger creator Fred Perry and rapidly rising fan-fave artist J.L. Anderson are about to school you in what the next generation of GD is all about! Six-year-old Tiffany 'Gia, daughter of Earth's last were-cheetah and an alien, nano-machine-enhanced prince, is ready to start her first day of school—high school, that is. She and her bestest buddy Charlotte, a full-grown harpy with the mind of a young teen, are going to APS-001, where they and other "special" students will receive an education like no other on Earth! But will they survive their homeroom teacher's project to clone herself a husband? Collects Gold Digger: Tifanny & Charlotte #1-4.
SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W $15.95

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GOLD DIGGER TECH MANUAL #7
Text: Fred Perry, Doug Dlin
Art: Fred Perry
In the GD Sourcebook tradition, we reveal the secrets and details of Gold Digger's fantastic array of gadgets, weaponry, vehicles, robots, and more...all told from the perspective of Gold Digger's foremost technology expert, Gina Diggers herself! From Beta-Tech's Phantom Rings to Hurt-bots and Peebos, from Ace's many aircraft and the ships of the Dynasty to Gina's Gina-mobiles and the Laz-E-Boy of Doom!
32pgs, FC $3.99

A-OKAY COMICS

THE MYTH OF 8-OPUS: THE LABYRINTH GN
(W/A) Thomas Scioli
The Myth of 8-Opus continues in its first new graphic novel in 5 years, from Thomas Scioli, the artist of Image's GØDLAND! 8-Opus and Daedalus embark on a star-spanning odyssey to expose a conspiracy of cosmic proportions.
SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99

APE ENTERTAINMENT

SUPER HUMAN RESOURCES SEASON 1 TP
(W) Ken Marcus (A) Justin Bleep
This is it, the series everyone's been talking about, all in one place. Tim joins the HR department of the world's greatest super team. Needless to say, it doesn't go well for him. Super Human Resources. Not calm. Not cool. But now collected. "If you ever had a job, Super Human Resources is funny. If you ever liked superheroes, Super Human Resources is very funny." — Joe Kelly (Spider-Man)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $12.95

ARCANA STUDIO

DON BLUTH'S SPACE ACE #2
(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Paulo Borges
The villainous Commander Borf attacks 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!
32pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $3.95

ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS

THE KILLER VOLUME 2 HC
(W) Matz (A) Luc Jacamon
While trying to avoid the kinds of personal entanglements that make the life of a professional assassin all the more difficult, our Killer exacts what he hopes will be his revenge on those that have sent his life and career into its long and downward spiral back into humanity. Collects issues #5-10. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $21.95

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. Collects the first four issues of the series. (APR073388)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

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DAYS MISSING #1
(W) Phil Hester (A) Frazer Irving
Since the dawn of time, a being has existed whose interaction and interference with mankind has shaped human history. His powers of time and intellect have allowed him to secretly remove certain critical days from the historical record. Their stories have never been told. Their details have never been documented. Their existence is not remembered. But the occurrences of these days have forever changed the course of humanity's evolution. These are the days missing from our existence, and they are about to be revealed! Available with two covers, a regular edition by Dale Keown (The Darkness), and a limited edition cover by creator Frazer Irving , limited to 2,500 copies.
KEOWN COVER—32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $0.99
HESTER LIMITED COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

OKKO: THE CYCLE OF EARTH #4
(W/A) Hub
It is the Winter of 1109 in the official calendar of the Pajan Empire. Okko and his companions have reached the mysterious Eighth Monastery on the Roof of the World. They enter the Forbidden Library seeking to discover the truth behind events in the mountains where they discover the dark secrets of their enemies: an army of the dead from the bowels of the earth preparing to invade the Empire!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.95

PRIMORDIA HC
(W) John R. Fultz (A) Roel Wielinga
Two human infants are abandoned in an ancient forest and adopted by the strange creatures called Woodfolk. Driniel (Moon) is the night-wanderer, dancing with the spirits of the deep groves, summoning demons for his pleasure. Alleyar (Sun) is the flame of valor, rising in the ranks of the Woodfolk hunters and taming a fierce beast with his sorcery. More than human, less than gods, these misfit brothers will change the worlds of Gods and Mortals forever as they uncover the secrets of their own past and parentage. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #2 (FEB083479)
HC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

ROBOTIKA: FOR A FEW RUBLES MORE #3&4 DOUBLE-SIZED
(W/A) Alex Sheikman
Special double-size issue, combining the all-new issues 3 and 4! The longest fight in comic book history finally comes to an end after almost 48 pages of throwing punches. In a surprising conclusion to a confrontation between Niko and Mr. Saint Just, the town is half-destroyed and only one man walks away to the tournament at Novo Edo.
MATURE THEMES
64pgs, FC SRP: $4.99

THE SECRET HISTORY BOOK SIX
(W) Jean-Pierre Pecau (A) Leo Pilipovic
The Eagle and the Sphinx. 1793, Toulon: Aker saves the life of a young Corsican artillery officer, and finds a man able to demolish the old tyrannies. Six years later, Napoleon leads the French army into Alexandria in Egypt. Lascari, an old knight of the order of Malta, is dispatched on an archeological expedition in search of a forgotten temple, but an ancient curse reappears from the desert.
MATURE THEMES
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #10 (OCT073264)
48pgs, FC (6 of 7) SRP: $5.95

TITANIUM RAIN #1&2 DOUBLE-SIZED RELAUNCH
(W/A) Josh Finney Kat Rocha
The instinct to survive is what has made us who we are. In the year 2031, mankind's survival instinct is put to the test when a civil war in China spirals into global conflict. Nations are destroyed. Millions are killed. For many, like US Air Force pilot Alec Killian, survival will mean shedding some of his humanity in exchange for biotech and machine. Titanium Rain follows one pilot's journey through mankind's worst, only to discover its best. Combines the previously released debut issue with the all-new issue #2.
MATURE THEMES
48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

ARCHIE #600
(W) Michael Uslan (A) Stan Goldberg
"Archie Marries Veronica Part 1: The Proposal." It's the milestone 600th issue and we're serving up the Archie story of the century as Archie marries Veronica! Could it be true? Has Archie finally decided to take the plunge and propose to comics' favorite rich girl? Make way for this special story that takes a look at Archie and his friends after they graduate college. Will the friends stay in Riverdale or disperse? What would lead Archie to have marriage on his mind? And why would he choose Veronica over Betty? How will Betty react? Two things are certain: with the Lodges as hosts, this will be the biggest wedding Riverdale has ever seen — and the biggest Archie Comics story since the famous "Love Showdown!"
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #134
(W) Hal Lifson, John Rose (A) Dan Parent
"The Archies in New York." The Archies have touched down in the Big Apple for a gig in Central Park. From the Plaza Royal Hotel to the swank shops at Central Park West and the world famous Tavern on the Green, the band makes the most of their stay. Best of all, their concert benefits the New York Homeless Shelter! Then, it's time for rides, games, contests and more when Archie and his friends enjoy one last summer at the Riverdale County Fair!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #201
(W) Melanie J. Morgan (A) Norm Breyfogle
"Goodbye Forever," Part 2. A promotion for Mr. Andrews means a new hometown for Archie… and his closest friends are crushed! That tremor running through Riverdale isn't an earthquake, but the collective shock of all of Archie's friends as they hear the news! Can Riverdale ever be the same? Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, pin-ups, and more.
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

BETTY & VERONICA #243
(W) Angelo DeCesare, Mike Pellowski (A) Jeff Shultz
Coach Betty must teach her new star soccer player that there's no "I" in team! Then, Betty dreams — literally — of the perfect solution to the love triangle! Finally, Betty and Veronica "flip" head over heels for their new karate instructor!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #197
(W) George Gladir (A) Stan Goldberg
"Route 66 Here We Come." It's both fast and furious — furiously funny and entertaining that is — in this pavement pounding tale of eco-friendly cars, libraries promoting literacy through comic reading, suitcase cars, famous sites like the Cadillac Ranch, and more as the teens rev up for a Route 66 rendezvous! Special guest appearance by Phil Yeh of "Cartoonists Across America!"
Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #153
(W/A) Tim Kennedy (W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Jeff Shultz, Bill Galvan
The 100th anniversary of Pop Tate's Chock'lit Shoppe comes once in a lifetime — and is Pop ever grateful for that! Then, Reggie cries "small change" when Jughead finds a penny, until it starts yielding dividend upon dividend! Finally, it's Friday afternoon, and that means weekend fever for Jughead! Plus, puzzles, pin-ups, games, and more!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #134
(W) Bill Golliher, John Rose, Tim Kennedy (A) Jeff Shultz, Fernando Ruiz
Rev up your engine for a worry-reversal when Archie lends his car to his dad! Then, the world awaits the outcome when Archie adopts Jughead's new decision-making process! Finally, when Archie and Jughead invite Reggie fishing, Riverdale's resident wise guy tries to "bait" the pair into falling for his pranks!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #203
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Steven Butler
Sonic learned last issue that the villains of the Iron Dominion were no push-overs. Now the fight gets personal! And when the Iron Queen arrives to show just how powerful she is, the life of a Freedom Fighter hangs in the balance! Plus, Knuckles must fight the fight everyone dreads, as he faces off against a former colleague-turned-traitor within the Chaotix!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

SONIC UNIVERSE #7
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley
"What's Old is New Again." King Sonic has been evicted from his castle with only Lara-Su at his side! What's a deposed king to do? Gather up some Freedom Fighters, that's what! But who? And from where? This pulse-pounding tale allows readers to see some familiar faces as the Future Freedom Fighters assemble for the first time!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

VERONICA #196
(W/A) Dan Parent
An art student decides to make Veronica his muse — but is the world ready for Veronica to show up in every classical painting he does? Then, when Veronica introduces her father to the "Spacebook" social networking website, she ends up running "interference" between her dad and her friends! Finally, a sci-fi star from the past uses Marcy to get close to Veronica, but how long before he's seeing stars?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

ASPEN MLT

FATHOM #9
J.T. Krul – Writer / Ale Garza – Pencils / Sal Regla – Inks / John Starr – Colors
THE PENULTIMATE ISSUE ARRIVES! The world is literally falling down around the Hagia Sophia and the meeting of the world leaders and the Blue! With the Black’s arrival and the all-out chaos that ensues, Aspen, Cannon, Siphon, and the Blue allies must make a stand for not only mankind, but the very fate of the planet. However, the combined might of Aspen, the Blue, and the Humans may not be enough to stop the incoming force led by a surprise visitor in this thrilling penultimate issue! Brought to you by the same great FATHOM creative team of artist Ale Garza, writer J.T. Krul, inker Sal Regla and colorist John Starr.
32pgs, FC $2.99

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS #3
David Wohl – Story / Eduardo Francisco – art / John Starr - Colors
Secretary. Bodyguard. Assassin. The Executive Assistant is all of the above rolled into one. Enter EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS!
The exciting third chapter of Aspen’s new action adventure series, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS finds Iris flush in the seedy Shinjuku district of Tokyo and the criminal underworld of clubs, drugs, and prostitution run by the gangster, Shuji—and his fearful executive assistant. While deep in the heart of the land of the rising sun, Iris encounters a familiar face that could wreak havoc on her objective…as well as her future altogether.
From the creative minds of David Wohl and Michael Turner, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS delivers the thrills unlike anything you’ve ever seen!
32pgs, FC $2.99

SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #4
J.T. Krul – Writer / Francisco Herrera – Art / Leonardo Olea - Colors
SOULFIRE’S STORIED MYTHOLOGY CONTINUES TO GROW WITHIN THE PAGES OF NEW WORLD ORDER!
Magic flourishes once again. Unbelievable power courses through the lands… and A NEW WORLD ORDER is at hand.
In this issue, the family ties that bind Manny and Cruz finally snap—with deadly results! Rainier and the bounty hunters decide that in order to obtain their respective goals, they will need to unite together, under one malevolent banner of oppression. And, with the law hunting them down and closing in on them, Heather, Pili, and Cruz face a crossroads, with choices that will forever change their relationship together! Brought to you by the acclaimed international art team of Francisco Herrera and Leonardo Olea, with words provided by scribe J. T. Krul, SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER will leave you clamoring for more!
Plus, this 4th issue also includes part 4 of a special 4 page back-up story brought to you by the upcoming SOULFIRE Volume 2 creative team of J.T. Krul, Marcus To, Saleem Crawford and Beth Sotelo. This bonus story continues throughout the entire SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER series, providing you with two incredible SOULFIRE tales for the price of one!!
32pgs, FC $2.99

DELLEC #2
Frank Mastromauro & Vince Hernandez – Story / Micah Gunnell – Pencils / Rob Stull – Inks / Matt Hollingsworth - Colors
Tragic secrets of the past are revealed in this pulse-pounding second issue as we learn that deep wounds can never be healed—no matter how much time may pass. Meanwhile last issue, the unlawful forces of evil received a startling crash course in holy retribution from DELLEC, however, the final—and fatal--surprise was saved for DELLEC himself. Staring down death once again in crushing fashion, DELLEC unveils one of the most powerful weapons in his arsenal against the Creator’s evil!
A completely brand new maxi-series brought to you by Aspen’s own Frank Mastromauro, Vince Hernandez and Micah Gunnell, along with inker Rob Stull and colorist Matt Hollingsworth, DELLEC is unlike anything Aspen has ever done before. This inventive new title is set to raise the bar on cinematic storytelling, while keeping you on the edge of your seat every hair-raising moment.
Plus, to prove DELLEC’s worth, we’re introducing this new series to you at our lowest price ever! So take the chance and see why DELLEC will soon be one of the most talked about new series in comics!
32pgs, FC $2.50

AUTOMATON

8-9-3 GN
(W/A) Jack Hsu
On assignment in Brazil, Shin, a loyal yakuza assassin, comes face-to-face with a beautiful woman from his past. A series of explosive events ensue which threaten to unravel his world, and Shin finds himself like an actor in his employer's favorite soap opera where things are never what they appear to be.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 142pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00

A WAVE BLUE WORLD INC

ADRENALINE GN
(W) Tyler Chin-Tanner (A) James Boyle & Fabio Redivo
Left with no other option to save her health clinic and the people who rely on her treatment, Dr. Saida Nri becomes swept up in the plans of billionaire playboy Alex Lowder, heir to media giant Lowder Broadcasting, to create a no-holds-barred, extreme sports race around the globe — winner take all!
SC, 6x9, 224pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

AVATAR PRESS

ANNA MERCURY ARTBOOK—MOTOR CITY EDITION
Art: Percio, Ryp, Ortiz, Duffield, and others
Cover: Paul Duffield
Anna has never looking as stunning as she does in her first Artbook, jam-packed with all-new work from top artists! This amazing cover by Paul Duffield was previously only available at the Motor City convention! You can now get this special first printing that is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC $3.99

ANNA MERCURY 2 #1—AUXILIARY COVER
Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio
Cover: Richard Ortiz
Anna is back in an over-the-top action sci-fi epic, grab this fabulous first issue with an all-new cover by Richard Ortiz! This special first printing is available at the original cover price and is limited to just 1500 copies.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99

ANNA MERCURY 2 #3
Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio
Cover: Paul Duffield
Anna Mercury is back in this summer’s biggest explodo epic! Warren Ellis’ fiery red-head once again bursts into mad science-fiction action with the stellar art of Facundo Percio, returning from the smash-hit original series! TECHNO-VIKINGS FROM BEYOND SPACE! Raiders who harrow the weird planet-cities of the extra-universal Constellation in their ancient mile-long warship, the Ultraspacial Dreadnought Vanaheim! Descending on the peaceful island of Three Souls Town, whose only possible savior might be... a girl from London with the call sign Anna Mercury. This series rockets into stores with a Regular cover by Paul Duffield, Wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp, and Painted by Felipe Massafera.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 5) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (3 of 5) $3.99
PAINTED—32pgs, FC (3 of 5) $3.99

IGNITION CITY #5
Writer: Warren Ellis
Art/Cover: Gianluca Pagliarani
The ray-gun blasting epic conclusion of the first series! Where did the space heroes go to die? A major new series by Warren Ellis, the writer who reinvented science fiction in comics -- a retro-punk "future of the past" where spaceships still belched smoke and arguments were still settled with laser pistols. The mystery of Ignition City is revealed, and none of the citizens can believe the shocking truth. Mary Raven now has everyone out to kill her and it looks like her luck may have run out. Ignition City is an on-going color epic told in a series of five issue series featuring the art of Aetheric Mechanics’ Gianluca Pagliarani and launching with a Regular and Wraparound cover by Pagliarani, a painted cover by Felipe Massafera, a special Signed Poster edition with a signed poster from Pagliarani (limited to 3000 copies), and a rare Design Sketch cover by Pagliarani!
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.99
PAINTED—32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.99

IGNITION CITY #5 POSTER EDITION
Writer: Warren Ellis
Art/Cover: Gianluca Pagliarani
Limited to 3,000! Bagged with a poster signed by Pagliarani!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.99

IGNITION CITY #5—DESIGN SKETCH ORDER INCENTIVE
Writer: Warren Ellis
Art/Cover: Gianluca Pagliarani
For every 4 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Ignition City #5 Design Sketch Edition by artist Gianluca Pagliarani.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (5 of 5) PI

IGNITION CITY #1—MOTOR CITY EDITION
Writer: Warren Ellis
Art/Cover: Gianluca Pagliarani
Mary Raven’s ship blasts off into adventure in the biggest sci-fi series of the year! This amazing cover by Gianluca Pagliarani was previously only available at the Motor City convention! You can now get this special first printing that is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99

IGNITION CITY #2—AUXILIARY COVER
Writer: Warren Ellis
Art/Cover: Gianluca Pagliarani
Series artist Gianluca Pagliarani amazes with this stunning all-new cover! Don’t miss out on this special first printing that is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $3.99

ABSOLUTION #1
Writer: Christos Gage Art: Roberto Viacava
Cover: Jacen Burrows
You've seen Christos Gage's work for Marvel, WildStorm, IDW and others, but you've never seen his imagination unleashed with absolutely no restrictions...until now. ABSOLUTION introduces John Dusk, a superhero in a world where they're a sanctioned arm of law enforcement. But this veteran hero has been scarred by his exposure to man's infinite capacity for evil, and he's seen one too many perpetrators escape justice. One day he crosses the line...lets a murderer die...and discovers it feels good. Surrounded by sociopaths, both human and superhuman, who he knows will prey on others if they're not stopped--permanently--how far will he go, knowing every step he takes puts him further on a collision course with his teammates Alpha and The Servant, not to mention his homicide detective girlfriend? Drawing on his experience writing for TV crime dramas like Law & Order: SVU, and his years of acclaimed work on comics like G.I. Joe: Cobra, StormWatch: PHD, and Avengers: The Initiative, Gage and artist Roberto Viacava bring you a riveting, no-punches-pulled saga that fans of shows like The Shield and Dexter, or comics such as Powers and Sleeper, won't be able to put down. He wants to be forgiven...but he doesn't want to stop. This series explodes into stores with a Regular cover by Jacen Burrows, Wraparound and Crimefiles Edition (featuring the lovely Alpha) by Juan Jose Ryp, and a rare Dual Signed Poster Edition, with the signatures of Burrows and Gage, as a Retailer Order Incentive.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 6) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (1 of 6) $3.99
CRIMEFILES—32pgs, FC (1 of 6) $3.99

ABSOLUTION #0—AUXILIARY COVER
Writer: Christos Gage Art: Roberto Viacava
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Now is the chance to get in on the ground floor of Christos Gage’s new hero epic! Juan Jose Ryp delivers another amazing cover and this special first printing is available at the original cover price and is limited to just 2000 copies.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—16pgs, FC (0 of 6) $1.99

ABSOLUTION #1—DUAL SIGNED POSTER ORDER INCENTIVE
Writer: Christos Gage Art: Roberto Viacava
Cover: Jacen Burrows
For every 3 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Absolution #1 Dual Signed Poster Sketch Edition.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 6) PI

SECOND CHANCE FOR FIRST-RATE TITLES

ALAN MOORE’S WRITING FOR COMICS
(STAR18707) $5.95

CRECY GN
(APR073424) $6.99

AETHERIC MECHANICS
(MAY083635) $6.99

FREAKANGELS VOL 2
(MAR094092) $19.99

GRAVEL VOL 1
(FEB094087) $24.99

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CROSSED #9
Writer: Garth Ennis Art/Cover: Jacen Burrows
The bloody conclusion of the horror series of the year has too much violence to fit in a normal comic, so this final issue is super-sized! There is nothing left to do but for Cindy and the last of her friends to take the battle to the Crossed. It doesn’t go well. Garth Ennis takes no prisoners and offers no hope in the most intense book of his career! Nothing is going right, but this is no fairy tale -- there are no magic cures on the horizon. When civilization crumbles in one terrifying moment; when people are gleefully breaking into unthinkable acts of violence all around you; when everyone you love has died screaming in agony: What do you do? There is no help. There is no hope. There is no escape. There are only the Crossed. This stomach-churning vision is brought to vivid by his partner in crime Jacen Burrows. This nihilistic ninth issue is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Burrows as well as a rare Red Crossed Edition by Burrows.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—40pgs, FC (9 of 9) $4.99
WRAPAROUND—40pgs, FC (9 of 9) $4.99

CROSSED #6—AUXILIARY COVER
Writer: Garth Ennis Art/Cover: Jacen Burrows
The most horrific series of the year continues! Jacen Burrows offers up another all-new vile cover of the Crossed on this special first printing that is limited to just 2000 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (6 of 9) $3.99

CROSSED #9—RED CROSSED ORDER INCENTIVE
Writer: Garth Ennis Art/Cover: Jacen Burrows
For every 3 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Crossed #9 Red Crossed Edition by artist Jacen Burrows.
MATURE THEMES
40pgs, FC (9 of 9) PI

NO HERO #7—AUXILIARY COVER
Writer: Warren Ellis Art/Cover: Juan Jose Ryp
Juan Jose Ryp delivers another classic homage cover, this time of the legendary Spider-Man #1! This special first printing is available at the original cover price and is limited to just 1500 copies.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (7 of 7) $3.99

NO HERO #3—WIZARD WORLD PHILLY EDITION
Writer: Warren Ellis Art/Cover: Juan Jose Ryp
This Juan Jose Ryp cover was previously only available at Wizard World Philly. This special first printing is available at the original cover price and is limited to just 1500 copies.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (3 of 7) $3.99

DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #14
Writer: Warren Ellis Art/Cover: Ivan Rodriguez
Readership: MR
Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
UPC – 820023003273 14011

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Things are getting out of control. Everyone's looking for Doktor Sleepless. But there's no sign that any of what's going wrong -- murders, destruction, massive amounts of new drugs, war on the streets, domestic terrorism, riots -- is actually his doing. No-one's seen him. In fact, the only person ever seen coming out of the house on the hill is the Nurse. Which makes journalist Sarah Berlin wonder: Is Doktor Sleepless already dead? Warren Ellis' on-going satirical-political science fiction novel continues its decent into madness. The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare Future Warning Sign cover. (resolicited from February 09)
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC $3.99
WARNING SIGN—32pgs, FC $3.99