AAM MARKOSIA
HOPE FALLS TP
(W) Tony Lee (A) Dan Boultwood
Twenty years ago they murdered her, and now she's back to even the score! Helen,
a fallen Angel, returns to the town she died in to extract revenge on the four
men who killed her. But in doing so, she learns the true reason for her murder
and the truth about her killer, discovering an Angelic conspiracy that dates
back to Jesus Christ. Will she succeed? Will God allow her to gain vengeance? Or
is the Angel Michael right about her true purpose? Hope Falls collects the Eagle
Award-nominated five-part series with an all-new introduction by Ben Templesmith.
(C: 0-1-1)
SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $15.95
AARDVARK-VANAHEIM
GLAMOURPUSS #7
(W/A) Dave Sim
Because Glamourpuss is still in rehab, Dave Sim needed something to fill the
"glamour" half of the book and chose Super-Heroines! Including France's
real-life supermodel/Super-Heroine, Ms. A, who was born on Steve Ditko's 60th
birthday and is a counter-terrorism uber-agent for the Sarkozy government, plus
Leather Cleavage! Girl Flash (a.k.a. Top Notch)! Flower Bomb! Veiled Threat! and
Puppy High 5! Which Glamourpuss Super-Heroine most deserves her own Aardvark-Vanaheim
mini-series? Voting details included on the inside front cover! The photorealism
in comics section continues the examination of the arrival of Stan Drake in the
early ’50s.
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00
ABRAMS COMICARTS
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE WORLD OF TOMORROW? HC
(W/A) Brian Fies
Spanning the period from the 1939 New York World's Fair to the last Apollo space
mission in 1975, it is told through the eyes of a boy as he grows up in an era
that was optimistic and ambitious, fueled by industry, engines, electricity,
rockets, and the atom bomb. An insightful look at relationships and the promise
of the future, award-winning author Brian Fies presents his story in a way that
only comics and graphic novels can. Interspersed with the comic book adventures
of Commander Cap Crater (created by Fies to mirror the styles of the comics and
the time periods he is depicting), and mixing art and historical photographs,
this groundbreaking graphic novel is a lively trip through a half century of
technological evolution. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
MOM'S CANCER HC
(W/A) Brian Fies
Each year, approximately 1.5 million people in the United States and Canada are
diagnosed with cancer. This is one family's story. Winner of the 2005 Eisner
Award in the category of "Best Digital Comic" for the original Web version,
Mom's Cancer is now available as a graphic novel. An honest, unflinching, and
sometimes humorous look at the practical and emotional effect that serious
illness can have on patients and their families, Mom's Cancer is a story of hope
— uniquely told in words and illustrations. (DEC058110)
HC, 5x7, 128pgs, PC SRP: $12.95
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ABSTRACT STUDIO
TERRY MOORE'S ECHO #13
(W/A) Terry Moore
The Army has intensified its search for Julie Martin, and the scientists at
HeNRI warn it's only a matter of time before the liquid metal remnants of the
Beta Suit she's wearing explode with the power of a hydrogen bomb. Running for
her life, Julie desperately seeks a way to remove the metal, only now she faces
a new problem: the metal is growing. The Beta Suit is regenerating!
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50
ADHOUSE BOOKS
REMAKE VOLUME 1 GN
(W/A) Lamar Abrams
144 pages of silly action and crazy nonsense! Right now the story focuses on Max
Guy, a robot-boy who can't seem to stay out of trouble. He's got this gun called
the >MAX BLASTER< that turns things into stuff. Max Guy likes: 1) blue skies, 2)
video games, and 3) bread pudding. Max Guy hates: 1) mean people, 2) getting
beat up, and 3) crap. "Immature, sophisticated, and borrowing equally from manga
and Western comics, Remake is poised to unite all comic fans with the power of a
good puke joke." — Hope Larson Chiggers, Salamander Dream. It’s Astroboy meets
Scott Pilgrim. Remake will have a 9 page preview within our FCBD offering this
year.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT
GIRL GENIUS VOLUME 8: AGATHA HETERODYNE AND THE CHAPEL OF BONES
(W) Phil & Kaja Foglio (A) Phil Foglio & Cheyenne Wright
Adventure, Romance, Mad Science! Agatha Heterodyne is the last heir to the
Maddest of Mad Scientist families, and now she's returned home to claim the
family castle. Unfortunately, it turns out that she's not the only one with that
idea, and the Castle is a hopeless death trap. This collection represents an
all-new installment of Phil & Kaja Foglio's award-winning gaslamp fantasy
series! Available in Softcover and special "puffy" Hardcover. (C: 0-0-2)
SOFTCOVER—SC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC SRP: $22.95
HARDCOVER—HC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $48.95
GIRL GENIUS VOLUME 4: AGATHA HETERODYNE AND THE CIRCUS OF DREAMS TP (NEW
PRINTING)
(W) Phil & Kaja Foglio (A) Phil Foglio & Laurie E. Smith
After escaping from the Airship fortress of Baron Wulfenbach, Agatha meets
Master Payne’s Circus of Adventure and rescues the traveling players from a
mechanical monster. Agatha heads for Mechanicsburg, hoping to learn more about
the legendary heroes who are said to have been her family; but pursuit is not
far behind, and first she and her new friends must do their best to convince the
Baron’s hunters that Agatha is dead. Unfortunately, the Baron has minions who
are not so easy to fool! This collection reprints issues #11-14 of the
Eisner-award nominated gaslamp fantasy series, and includes six pages of bonus
color material! (C: 0-0-1)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $22.95
ALTERNA COMICS INC
DEADBEAT GN
(W/A) Jeremy Massie
This "slice of super-life" graphic novel revolves around a down-on-his-luck
former superhero and his estranged daughter as they come to terms with one
another and the events that drove a wedge between them years ago.
SC, 5x8, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95
AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES TP'S
(W) Serena Valentino (A) Various
Familiar fairy tales take on a dark and frightening cast in these collections of
Serena Valentino's acclaimed Nightmare & Fairy Tales comics. Volume 1 contains
the the first 6 issues, and some other spookirific surprises, including an
introduction by Tommy Kovac as well as a guest page by Jhonen Vasquez. Volume 3
delves into the history of the 1140 Rue Royale and the dark and depraved things
that happened within its walls. Both volumes are available again in new
printings.
MATURE THEMES
VOLUME 1 (NEW PRINTING)—SC, 6x9, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
VOLUME 3 (NEW PRINTING)—SC, 7x10, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
AMERICAN MULE ENTERTAINMENT
PUBLIC ENEMY VOLUME 1 TP
(W) Chuck D (W/A) Adam Wallenta
Public Enemy is a world-famous Hip-Hop band that has crossed genres and
influenced a generation with their lyrics and beats. What the world doesn't know
is that they are members of a secret network of global freedom fighters known as
the "Underground Railroad." When a young runaway seeks out Public Enemy's help,
the group uncovers a government conspiracy to use the homeless as guinea pigs
for illegal human experimentation. What they don't realize is these experiments
are designed to create genetically-enhanced super soldiers that will be used to
build an unstoppable army. Public Enemy quickly realizes they are in way over
their heads as they fight for their lives against the powers that be!
RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #11 (NOV083743)
144pgs, FC SRP: $22.99
ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMICS
BEST OF VAMPIRELLA VOLUME 4: REVELATIONS TP
(W) Mike Carey, Jay Faerber (A) Mike Lilly, Matthew Clark
The groundbreaking Vampirella epic by Mike Carey (X-Men) and Mike Lilly (Black
Terror) is finally back in print as Revelations presents the definitive origin
of Vampirella! Follow her on a journey to hell and back, deep into the murky
waters of her real past. What she finds brings her face to face with her mother,
her home, and the very moment of her birth. Find out why Rue Morgue called the
story "ambitious" and the Fourth Rail hailed it as a "fun and gorgeously
rendered read." Also included is the popular but never before collected “The
Pack” by Jay Faerber and Matthew Clark! Cover by Joe Jusko. (C: 0-0-1)
SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
VAMPIRELLA COLLECTOR'S CLUB STARTER KIT 2009
(A) Joe Jusko
It’s not too late to join the Vampirella Collector’s Club! It’s the Scarlet
Legion but better than ever, with a new focus on fan friendly discounts and club
exclusive collectibles you won’t even find in comic stores! The kit includes an
all-new signed mini art print by Joe Jusko. It also includes The Secrets of
Vampirella, the Fan Club exclusive book featuring never before seen art and
collectors’ lore! Packed with tons of surprises like a selection of hard-to-find
variants, a giant-sized ashcan and more! Limited to only 500 kits!
Starter Kit, FC SRP: $19.99
ANTARCTIC PRESS
CYBERTRONIAN: UNOFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS GUIDE POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 GN
(W) Doug Dlin (W/A) Harold Tietjens
For 25 years, people around the world have thrilled to stories of a world
transformed, where things are not where they seem, a world of robots both heroic
and evil, the world of the Transformers. Each year brings a new incarnation,
right up to this year's sequel to the 2007 summer blockbuster movie. This
unofficial guide presents clear photos, descriptive text, and enlightening
comments on every American-market Transformers brand action figure released from
1984 to 1987, including mail-order exclusives and bonus pack-in toys. It also
includes photos of all accessories, commentaries on each year's shift in focus
and checklists. And there's even more than meets the eye: a guide to the
original Marvel Comics series, an entire section devoted to the 1986 animated
movie, and more! (C: 0-0-2)
SC, 5x7, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
DEMON CLEANER #3
(W) Miles Gunter (A) Victor Santos
Demon Cleaner faces off against his final and deadliest target: a siren
priestess of Hell worshiped like a god by millions of condemned fiends. The
creature's beauty makes Angelina Jolie look like the Elephant Man, and her mind
is so wicked it'd make Charles Manson curl up in the fetal position. Can Demon
Cleaner stop her from transforming our world into a blood orgy of doom?
32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99
FURRLOUGH COLOR SPECIAL #1
(W/A) Various
Antarctic Press and Radio Comix come together to amp up the longest-running
anthropomorphic anthology with full color! In this very special issue, the
hottest artists at both companies have joined forces to deliver plenty of funny
animal fun! It's a shiny, star-studded extravaganza, as Phil "Poinko" Gibson,
Smudge, David Davis, Remi Perron, and David and Arthur Goodman rub shoulders
with the greats, Fred Perry and Ben Dunn! Don't miss it!
48pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
GOLD DIGGER #107
(W/A) Fred Perry
Despite Gina's formidable security, a group of were-rat thieves break into her
home and make off with tons of research material and precious artifacts,
including the "Tibetan Chaos Coil." Once safely in their hideout, the thieves
activate the artifact's teleportation circle, which takes them to the dream
realm of Xanadu. There they meet the master of Xanadu, Dreadwing, who invites
his new guests to witness the moment of his triumph: the beginning of the end of
his mortal enemy, Gina Diggers!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
GOLD DIGGER COLOR REMIX: MANGAZINE SPECIAL #1
(W/A) Fred Perry
Gyrojet bullets fired at the speed of sound, clouds of dragon-fire, and a hearty
"Jinkies!" The Gold Digger, Gina Diggers, with her faithful were-cheetah sister,
Britanny, the daring and resourceful (and boy-crazy) genius archaeologist led
the charge for ancient treasure and hot guys in the early issues of Mangazine!
Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear, brought to you now in
full-color! The original Gold Digger story rides again!
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
GOLD DIGGER II POCKET MANGA VOLUME 7 TP
(W/A) Fred Perry
Gina's latest pursuit is the history of Earth's dragons, and to do so, she
returns to the lair of her earliest foe, Dreadwing. She and Brianna must fend
off Fauntleroy, a dragon in human form, who also wants Dreadwing's secrets. Gina
takes what she learns to the mighty and mysterious Monty, her fellow explorer,
who offers her a chance to find more answers — if she's willing to dive into a
volcano for them! Collects Gold Digger Volume 3 #43-47. (C: 0-0-2)
SC, 5x7, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
GOLD DIGGER SKETCHCARD ALBUM #1
(W/A) Fred Perry
Antarctic Press and Fred Perry present his sketchiest product yet — a collection
of vibrant vignettes and pleasing pin-ups, all originally drawn on sketch cards!
Thirty-two solid pages of card images laid out Watchmen-style, presenting Gold
Digger characters in ways seen nowhere else, plus all-new short stories! See
superhero Crush join Agency Zero and mess with the amazonian Agent Xane's head!
See Crush's old partner Avenger in an all-new adventure! See how big Kevin "Ace"
Koss's afro was when he was a kid! A true Fred Perry original!
32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99
GOLD DIGGER SWIMSUIT SPECIAL 2009
(W/A) Various
Catch the latest wave of GD summer fun! Gold Digger fans the world over head
back to the beach to bring you the GD cast making the most of the hottest part
of the year! Pack your suntan oil, your best sunglasses, a rockin' swimsuit-and
don't forget the volleyball hyper-launcher!
48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
THE LAND OF OZ POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 TP
(W) L. Frank Baum (W/A) David Hutchison
Dragon Arms creator David Hutchison follows up Oz: The Manga, his best-selling,
acclaimed adaptation of L. Frank Baum's timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz, with
a spectacular re-imagining of the next chapter in the Oz saga! The spectre of
war looms over the land of Oz as a young boy, Tip, decides to escape his
servitude to the evil witch Mombi. With the aid of Jack Pumpkinhead and a host
of new friends, Tip's flight to freedom takes him through distant lands. All
along the way, he braves untold dangers in a journey that may ultimately unlock
the secrets to his own mysterious past! Collects The Land of Oz: The Manga #1-4.
(C: 0-0-2)
SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #172
(W) Robby Bevard (W/A) Ben Dunn
After ten years of dimension hopping and a trip through the Underworld, Ricky
and crew arrive back in a shockingly different Quagmire. Insane Shidoshi leader
Yuudai has taken over the whole town, leaving a rabble of freedom fighters to
try and take him down. As Ricky learns of the costs and losses that have been
claimed in his absence, he discovers the scariest thing of all, the girlfriend
he left behind!
24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99
ROD ESPINOSA'S PRINCE OF HEROES CHAPTER II #2
(W/A) Rod Espinosa
Having been praised by Warren Ellis, Harlan Ellison, and Publisher's Weekly,
acclaimed creator Rod Espinosa returns with his newest grand epic, Prince of
Heroes, Chapter II! Born on a distant planet and crossing galaxies to reach his
final destination, a young boy discovers he has a great legacy to fulfill.
Traveling in deep space with his mother, Ronen is despondent about leaving their
loved ones. The tension leads to an argument between them, making tempers flare
higher. Ronen leaves their small travel compartment to cool off, only to
encounter more troubles. His powerful, haughty cousins Mazza and Ermont Mesozora,
whom he last handed an embarrassing defeat, are back to plague him, and they've
brought relatives. And if Ronen thought Ermont was a pain, his brother is even
worse!
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50
WARRIOR NUN: ARMOR OF GOD POCKET MANGA VOLUME 2 GN
(W/A) Craig Babiar
In a world much like ours, the demonic forces of Hell are all too real.
Thankfully, the Catholic Church has risen to meet the threat with two elite,
specially trained forces: Magic Priests and Warrior Nuns. Once per generation,
the Valkyrie-turned-angel Areala embodies herself in a worthy sister of the
Warrior Nun order. This time, a promising young nun named Shannon Masters has
been chosen as her newest incarnation. But even divine intervention may not be
enough to ensure she survives the worst that the Forces of Darkness can send her
way! (C: 0-0-2)
SC, 5x7, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
APE ENTERTAINMENT
FEMME NOIR VOLUME 1: THE DARK CITY DIARIES TP
(W) Christopher Mills (A) Joe Staton
On the mean streets of Port Nocturne, justice is blonde! This volume collects
all 4 issues of the critically acclaimed crime fiction mini-series about a
mysterious, gun-toting dame fighting for justice in a dark city drowning in
violence and corruption. This volume also includes 2 complete bonus stories,
conceptual artwork by Eisner Award-winning artist Joe Staton, and an
introduction by the Shamus Award-winning author of Road To Perdition, Max Allan
Collins.
148pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
SUPER HUMAN RESOURCES #4
(W) Ken Marcus (A) Justin Bleep
Our heroes are updating their resumes, packing up their cubes and finishing
their last days of crime-fighting. But who was responsible for the closing of
SCI? Our temp Tim will solve this mystery with all the power of an associates
finance degree. Don't worry, this is all more exciting than it sounds!
32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50
ARCANA STUDIO
THE MATRIARCH VOLUME 1 TP
(W) Robert Burke Richardson (A) Steven Yarbrough
Career woman. Single mother. Super-hero. Sherry Benning knew having a baby would
change her life. She didn't know it would change the world. After running into
two of her old super-foes in a single day, the Matriach begins to fear she has
stumbled onto one of those plots where some evil mastermind throws a hero's
entire rogues gallery at her — and she has — but the ultimate truth is stranger
still: a group of mutants has chosen the Matriarch to be their protector, but in
order to do that they have to keep her fighting and off-balance. Can Sherry
balance her career as the Matriarch with some quality time with her son, a new
advertising campaign for a heat-activated conditioner, and time for drinks with
the girls up in the clouds?
108pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
ARCHIE #597
(W) Craig Boldman (A) Stan Goldberg
In this issue-length epic, a documentary film crew follows Archie and his
friends through a "typical" day. But will the kids really act "typical" when
they know they're being filmed? Will their true colors come out, or will the
crafty film crew conspire to conceive contrivances for the "candid" kids? Don't
miss this anything-but-typical issue!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
ARCHIE DIGEST #254
(W) George Gladier, Mike Pellowski (A) Tim Kennedy, Bob Bolling
"The Last Day of School" has arrived, and the teens may be surprised to find
that the faculty is looking forward to their "vacation" as much as the kids are!
Archie, Reggie and Jughead reminisce about "Swing Time" when they used to swing
from and through the trees as little kids, but when they attempt to try it
again, they learn just to "leaf" some memories alone! Plus, other new and
classic tales, puzzles, pin-ups, and games!
Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #199
(W) Angela DeCesare, Mike Pellowski, George Gladir (A) Jeff Shultz, Pat Kennedy
Archie is given a boat that's a real fixer-upper, but will this "Thinking of
Sinking" rickety-raft be enough to float Betty and Veronica's boats? Tired of a
world addicted to high-tech gadgets, Archie "takes a hike" — literally — to get
away from it all and be an "Old Fashioned Guy." Finally, the local newspaper
sends its newest interns, Archie and Jughead, to cover girls' sports and safety,
but the only ones out of the safety zone are Archie and Jughead! Plus, puzzles,
games, pin-ups, and more!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
BETTY #180
(W) Dan Parent (A) Stan Goldberg
"The Prom Crashers," Part 2. Picking up from last month's Veronica #194, the
prom crashing continues! A constant source of drama and mayhem, the school prom
has long sent the eternal love triangle of Veronica, Archie and Betty to the
brink. Now, Betty and Veronica form an alliance to face the source of much of
their past prom grief: Cheryl Blossom! They've crashed Pembrooke's prom, and
Archie has followed along for damage control — but what if the girls don't want
Archie to save them? Do they have designs on Cheryl's date and the other
eligible Pembrooke pals? Will Archie take his chances with a Pembrooke gal? And
what's happening back at Riverdale's own prom? Grab your tux, gown, cummerbund
and corsage and join the fun!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #89
(W/A) Dan Parent
Get set to wax up your board and ride the waves in this surf-tacular issue! When
a reality show about a hunky surfer hits Riverdale, guess which rich girl is
first in line to be an extra? Rainy days don't put a damper on Betty and
Veronica's surfing — not when they can "surf indoors" with their interactive "Whee"
gaming system! Plus, summer fun fashions and quizzes!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #194
(W) Mike Pellowski, George Gladir (A) Jeff Shultz
The girls think summer means a break from education, but little do they realize
how much "Class Action!" their recreational plans are! Veronica is happy to have
Archie to herself for the maiden voyage of her dad's new cruise ship, but when
circumstances cause Archie to stay behind with Betty, he's cruising for a
bruising! Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, pin-ups, and games!
Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #171
(W) Melanie J. Morgan (A) Rick Burchett, Terry Austin
"My Father's Betrayal," Part 2. The latest "New Look" saga has rocked Riverdale,
with Veronica and her friends facing off against Mr. Lodge and his constituents
as the teens try to keep a beloved nature preserve from becoming an industrial
park! Petitions, posters, publicity, public meetings, it's all part of a
multi-tiered strategy by the teens to bring the plight of the forest to the
public. They even enlist a botany professor to join their protest! But when
people on both sides of the issue debate, the problem is grayer than ever. Who
will prevail? Can a compromise be reached before the trees all come down? It's
the story you can't afford to miss, served up in the "realistic" art style that
made Bad Boy Trouble, Matchmakers, and Breakup Blues some of the most
talked-about Archie stories in recent years!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
JUGHEAD #195
(W) Craig Boldman (A) Rex Lindsey
Who is Pop Tate's best and steadiest customer? Everyone would say Jughead, of
course, but they've somehow overlooked the mysterious Mr. Milkweed! What lengths
will Jug go to in order to ensure that he is number one? Then, Jug's pals build
a sand sculpture worthy of the big award. They just should have looked more
closely before building it on top of Jughead! Finally, Jughead gets more
thrills, chills and spills at the theme park's snack stand than the rest of the
gang does from the rides!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #150
(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Pat Kennedy, Bob Bolling, Fernando Ruiz
After gorging himself in a hot dog eating contest, Jughead falls into a deep
sleep, and like . "Rip Van Juggie" envisions a future that can cause more
nightmares than even too many hot dogs! Reggie is certain that Jughead's
choppers have finally met their match when Jughead accepts the new steakhouse's
"eat a 72 ounce steak in 60 seconds" challenge! Finally, it's an Andrews family
reunion, and clumsiness runs in the family! Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and
more!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 2 #102
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Chad Thomas, Jim Amash
"Finders Keepers," Part 2. The thrills and spills continue as we look back on
Salem's life as a young wizard! Salem and his Uncle Mort are deep inside the
cavern fortress of the evil Lizarmyn in search of treasure — and nothing is
going right! Can Salem change the frog-wizard Todicus back to normal, or will
they wind up on a Lizarmyn dinner table?! This dilemma is more than the pair can
"digest," but they're determined to be removed from the menu!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #200
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash
The epic anniversary issue you've been waiting for is finally here! Back in
Sonic #50, Sonic managed to win against his arch-rival, Dr. Robotnik. In Sonic
#175, the doctor got his revenge! Now they duel for the fate of the world! Will
freedom come to Mobius? Or will the Eggman Empire rule forever more? Place your
bets — but be ready for the startling conclusion! Don't miss this
cranium-creasing, brain-bending, mind-blowing saga!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
SONIC UNIVERSE #4
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley
The all-out battle-turned-alliance between Shadow and Rouge takes a new twist,
and there may be no turning back! Transported from G.U.N.'s secret base to the
surreal Special Zone, the reluctant allies meet the zone's mega-powerful master,
Feist. What will Feist require of them? Can they successfully complete the
challenge as well as their other missions and tasks for G.U.N.? What would
failure mean to Shadow, who considers himself the "ultimate lifeform?" This
action-packed issue co-stars Hope Kintobor and Omega, and features the first
assembly of "Team Dark." It also paves the way for the next intriguing saga,
which promises to bring back everyone's favorite red echidna!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ADVENTURES VOLUME 1: HEROES IN A HALF SHELL TP
(W/A) Michael Dooney
Almost single-handedly kicking off the independent comic book boom of the
mid-'80s, the titanic Turtles went on to become pop culture megastars with a hit
animated series, action figures, feature films, and, of course, their very own
Archie comic book series based on their TV show. Relive the very first Archie
Turtles comic, a 3-issue adaptation of the original television mini-series,
"Heroes in a Half Shell!" This thrilling story has it all: the origins of the
Turtles, Splinter, Bebop and Rocksteady; the first Archie appearances of April
O'Neil, Shredder and Krang; plus Krang's robot army, the Neutrinos from
Dimension X, and the Technodrome! Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo
are anxious to reacquaint themselves with you, so what are you waiting for?
SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $11.95
ASPEN MLT INC
DELLEC #0
(W) Frank Mastromauro, Vince Hernandez (A) Micah Gunnell, Rob Stull
Sometimes, evil should be afraid. His name is Dellec. A working class family
man. A highly skilled metal fabricator. A man who will be forced to risk
everything — including his own existence, to purge the world of all its
treacherous forms of ill repute. However, what if that evil he seeks to destroy
is also the very same force that created him? And what if this being was more
than mortal altogether? The blazing fires of damnation reign down upon one man
in this epic tale of vengeance, loss, and despair as Dellec attempts to not only
battle immortality itself, but also the very perception of faith its strength is
built upon. Packed with loads of concept sketches and character designs, this
12-page #0 issue paves the way to the debut issue coming this July!
24pgs, FC SRP: $1.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A SHRUGGED TP
(W) Michael Turner, Frank Mastromauro (A) Michael Gunnell, Jason Gorder
Everyday we're faced with choices, with each decision affecting our life, our
fate. But what if those choices affected more than that, like the fate of the
universe? What if they already do? What would you choose? For every decision
Theo makes, there is someone making the decisions for him — and all of us!
Welcome to Perspecta, and the reasons behind your wildest thoughts and darkest
desires. If you thought you knew anything about our world, think again!
Collecting Shrugged Volume 1 in its entirety, including the Preview and
Beginnings issue, this collection is not to be missed. (NOV083796)
236pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
FATHOM #7
(W) J.T. Krul (A) Ale Garza, Sal Regla
The Blue leader of the Elite Council, Siphon, must begin the painful task of now
bringing two worlds together. With both sides fearful of the other, it will
stand as the defining task of his rule. Yet his actions are not supported by
many on both sides of the ocean's surface-including Aspen Matthews. Meanwhile,
the dissident Killian finally discovers there's something else, something more
in his life worth fighting, and dying for. However, Killian's newfound objective
may not be shared by a certain-Elite-member of his broken family. Available with
covers from Ale Garza and Marcus To.
GARZA COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
TO COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
SOULFIRE #10
(W) Michael Turner, J.T. Krul (A) Joe Benitez
Soulfire's blockbuster finale arrives in this special over-sized issue! As the
magic returns and worlds collide, our heroes fight for their very lives in the
showdown of the century! After the shocking events in the Everlands, chaos now
reigns supreme. Who will live? Who will die? One thing we know for sure, the
world of Soulfire will never be the same again! Plus, don't miss out on your
first glimpse of the upcoming Soulfire Volume 2 series by Marcus To coming this
fall! Join creator Michael Turner, scribe J. T. Krul, artist Joe Benitez, and
colorist Peter Steigerwald, as they bring you the final installment of Soulfire!
Available with covers from Michael Turner and Joe Benitez.
RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #7 (JUL062897)
TURNER COVER—40pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
BENITEZ COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #1
(W) J.T. Krul (A) Francisco Herrera
Magic flourishes once again. Unbelievable power courses through the lands, and a
"New World Order" is at hand. The next exciting chapter of the Soulfire mythos
starts here as a host of new characters, and a few familiar ones, chart a course
through the dark and undiscovered futuristic landscape of the planet. Heather
and Cruz, two strangers trying to make sense of their newfound abilities,
descend upon the San Francisco area in search for answers. There, they are met
by Pili, an emerging new age cult, and the menacing threat of a power hungry
foe! As if that wasn't enough, a serial killer is on the loose, and his thirst
for death can only be quenched by those in possession of magic! Plus, this issue
also includes a special 4 page back-up story brought to you by J.T. Krul, Marcus
To, Saleem Crawford and Beth Sotelo. Available with covers from Francisco
Herrera and Marcus To.
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #5 (MAY073210)
HERRERA COVER—32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $2.99
TO COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
AURORA PUBLISHING INC
KINKY BUT KIND GN
(W/A) Naduki Koujima
After being conned into living together with his perverted split personality
teacher, Tomoya Wakasa, Kakeru Kiba's "innocent" high school days were destroyed
by constant lecherous "physicals" and sexual assaults. But with graduation
coming up and Wakasa being rushed to the hospital after a dangerous incident,
will Kakeru finally be able to shed his boyish uniform, man up, and progress
into an "adult" relationship with his soon-to-be-former-teacher lover? (C:
0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
NOODLE SHOP AFFAIR VOLUME 1 GN
(W/A) C.J. Michalski
Ukyo is the handsome, yet spoiled, son of the most powerful Yakuza boss in the
region. One day, after running from a rival gang, Ukyo retreats to a noodle
shop, where he instantly falls in love with the shop owner's adorable son,
Kakeru. Two years later, the noodle shop is threatened by a different gang.
Lovestruck, Ukyo sheds his flashy suits and poses as a poor man so he can get a
job at the shop and help his beloved. Ukyo tries desperately to pass as a man in
need, but he's really desperately in love! (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #11 (NOV083800)
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $12.95
PEACH: WELCOME TO PEACH GN
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in
Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
AVATAR PRESS INC
FREAKANGELS VOLUME 2
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Paul Duffield
Volume Two of award-winning author Warren Ellis' ongoing web comic, Freakangels,
is here! his installment collects the entire second arc of the post-apocalyptic
saga into 144 gorgeous, full-color pages. Twenty-three years ago, twelve strange
children were born in England at exactly the same moment. Six years later, the
world ended. Today, eleven strange 23-year-olds are living in and defending
Whitechapel, maybe the last real settlement in flooded London. They've made a
new friend, and together they successfully defended their home from raiders —
but the post-apocalyptic drowned London that the eleven Freakangels survive in
is never a safe place, and never surrounded by friends. Night has only just
fallen, but strangers already creep through Whitechapel with the worst of
intentions and the weapons to see them through. In Freakangels: Volume Two, we
discover just how bad the situation in sunken England has become, and we meet
the last of the eleven strange Freakangels. But the twelfth, sinister Mark, is
still out there somewhere. Ellis' ongoing story of a flooded London is
beautifully illustrated in jaw-dropping detail by Paul Duffield, and every page
is as much a work of art as it is a compelling and multi-layered story. This
second collection is also available as a Hardcover edition with an all-new cover
by series artist Paul Duffield that is limited to just 2,000 copies, and a Dual
Signed Hardcover edition, limited to only 1000 copies, signed by both Warren
Ellis and Paul Duffield!
MATURE THEMES
SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $27.99
HARDCOVER SIGNED—HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
FREAKANGELS VOLUME 1 TP
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Paul Duffield
Warren Ellis' hugely popular web comic, Freakangels, is collected in print in
this gorgeous, full-color trade paperback! Welcome to Whitechapel, some years
from now, just barely above ground in a flooded England, where a clan of eleven
strange people with purple eyes — the Freakangels — have carved out some sort of
a life for themselves. A life that starts to show big cracks when a girl called
Alice from Manchester turns up with a shotgun and a grievance, having met the
lost, prodigal last Freakangel, who had very different ideas about what they
should do with themselves and this flooded future England! (SEP083753)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
STAR OF THE MONTH
WARREN ELLIS' AETHERIC MECHANICS GN
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Gianluca Pagliarani
Britain has entered into a terrifying war with Ruritania, whose metal planes
darken the skies, and whose monstrous war engines cast looming shadows from
across the channel. Doctor Robert Watcham returns to Dilke Street where lives
his old friend, and England's greatest amateur detective, Sax Raker. Raker has
embarked on the strangest investigation of his career — the case of the man who
wasn't there. Is the mysterious killer evidence for Raker's long-held belief in
a secret criminal mastermind? Or do all the signs point to something much, much
worse? This may be the last case for Raker: a spinning tale of mystery, an
account of thwarted love, a fleeting glimpse into the aetheric mechanics of the
world itself! (MAY083635)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99
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IGNITION CITY #2
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Gianluca Pagliarani
Where did the space heroes go to die? A major new series by Warren Ellis, the
writer who reinvented science fiction in comics, in the alternate-world style of
the award-winning Ministry Of Space and Aetheric Mechanics, a retro-punk "future
of the past" where spaceships still belched smoke and arguments were still
settled with laser pistols. Grounded space pilot Mary Raven has come to the
interzone settlement in the middle of Ignition City, Earth's last spaceport, to
recover the effects of her dead father — or so people think. Mary really wants
to know how he died, and who did it. And if she finds that out, she's going to
spoil the rackets of a great many people, and maybe uncover a deadly secret
that's worth ray-gunning her down to protect! Ignition City is an on-going color
epic told in 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 and a rare Design Sketch cover by Pagliarani!
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.99
PAINTED—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
RAWBONE #3
(W) Jamie Delano (A) Ryan Waterhouse
Jamie Delano cuts loose on a vicious pirate tale, delivering a bloody,
terrifying vision of a world on the high-seas! La Sirena’s pirate allies are
against the wall as the full force of the British fleet is felt on their haven.
It seems no force of man can possibly save them. But a supernatural pirate ship
filled with ghosts of the dead might turn the tide. This terrifying third issue
is available with a Regular cover fully-painted by Felipe Massafera and a
Wraparound by Mike Wolfer (Gravel).
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
CROSSED #7
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Jacen Burrows
Garth Ennis takes no prisoners and offers no hope in the most intense book of
his career! This issue will shock you and haunt your every moment as Cindy’s
rag-tag group of survivors are put through the worst kind of torture you can
imagine. 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 (and more than a little disturbing)
life by his partner in crime Jacen Burrows. This suffocating seventh issue is
available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Burrows as well as a rare Red
Crossed Edition by Burrows.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (7 of 9) SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #16
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Ivan Rodriguez
The Armageddon end of Volume 2! Heavenside's embroiled in a drug war, disease
rules the streets, buildings are on fire, all is chaos — and Doktor Sleepless is
about to come down from his mountain to survey his work and find it good. But so
many people want him dead that he might not get more than a glance. It's a mad
scientist versus all the people we've met in Volume 2, cops, drug dealers,
journalists: who gets to live? This issue is available with a Regular cover by
series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or Wraparound cover by Juan Jose Ryp, and also a
Future Warning Sign cover.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
DOKTOR SLEEPLESS
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Ivan Rodriguez
The Armageddon end of Volume 2! Heavenside's embroiled in a drug war, disease
rules the streets, buildings are on fire, all is chaos — and Doktor Sleepless is
about to come down from his mountain to survey his work and find it good. But so
many people want him dead that he might not get more than a glance. It's a mad
scientist versus all the people we've met in Volume 2, cops, drug dealers,
journalists: who gets to live? This issue is available with a Regular cover by
series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or Wraparound cover by Juan Jose Ryp, and also a
Future Warning Sign cover. (C: 0-0-1)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
CROSSED #1 NEW YORK COMICON EDITION
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Jacen Burrows
The most controversial series of the year! Jacen Burrows dishes out a doctor of
death on this New York Comicon Edition, is limited to just 1,500 copies.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 9) SRP: $5.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A STREETS OF GLORY TP
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Mike Wolfer
Colonel Joseph Dunn has been away from Montana for more than 15 years, lost to
all who knew him. When he comes riding back into town, Dunn still represents the
best of the past, but that era is quickly fading. It is 1899, and the world is
changing, the future is coming. There are glorious new sights on the horizon,
but a few things have changed too much, and the bad isn't to Dunn's liking. It's
up to one man to make things right — a man that can stomach the task of bodies
piling up, while the streets run red with glorious blood! (DEC083791)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
CROSSED #2 NEW YORK COMICON EDITION
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Jacen Burrows
Series artist Jacen Burrows unveils this sexy siren of torture on this New York
Comicon Edition of Crossed #2, limited to just 1,500 copies!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (2 of 9) SRP: $5.99
NO HERO #2 OPERATOR NEW YORK COMICON EDITION
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Juan Jose Ryp
Juan Jose Ryp delivers our favorite green-haired superhero on this New York
Comicon Edition that is limited to just 1,500 copies.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (2 of 7) SRP: $5.99
ANNA MERCURY #5 NEW YORK COMICON EDITION
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Facundo Percio
Celebrate the closing of the first Anna epic with this New York Comicon Edition
featuring a new cover by Facundo Percio, limited to only 1,500 copies.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $5.99
NO HERO #0-7 COMPLETE SET
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Juan Jose Ryp
Warren Ellis and Juan Jose Ryp, are deconstructing masked heroes yet again in
this epic series! Now you can get the entire No Hero series in this special
bagged set of all 8 issues with a random assortment of covers. The whole story
in just one set!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $20.99