AARDVARK-VANAHEIM
GLAMOURPUSS #8
(W/A) Dave Sim
What dire instruction from glamourpuss compelled David Slim to create (She's
Adorable! She's Terrifying!) Dark Knigut Glamourtween? What does glamourpuss
have to say about Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen's book, Influence, in
glamourpuss Book Club (smuggled out of her rehab clinic on clinic memo pads)?
And did Gone With The Wind's Margaret Mitchell actually create the photorealism
strip, The Heart of Juliet Jones? Only one way to find out, girlfriend!
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00
ABOUT COMICS
THE WEASEL PATROL GN
(W/A) Ken Macklin, Lela Dowling
They serve! They protect! They run away! For the first time in book form, it's
The Weasel Patrol. Here to protect the universe and eat lots of cheezies, this
fan-favorite, family-friendly fur-festooned force features in 13 frantic, fun
adventures. It's one to enjoy yourself and share with your kids.
SC, 7x10, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
TERRY MOORE'S ECHO #14
(W/A) Terry Moore
Julie and Dillon find a valuable ally inside the HeNRI company who reveals the
true purpose of Foster's Phi Project-a massive machine designed to recreate the
Big Bang. However, this machine will use the Phi Principle, guaranteeing success
— and ending all life as we know it with a complete reboot of the universe. With
Annie dead, the only one who can stop Foster and his doom machine now is Julie
Martin.
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50
AC COMICS
FEMFORCE OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 TP
(W/A) Various
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Femforce with this first volume in a new
collection reprinting AC Comics' long-running "good girl" super-team comic! This
volume contains the ultra-rare Femforce issues #1-9, going back to 1985 with
stories of the Femforce versus Ripjaw, the Gammazons from Galaxy G, Stella
Stargaze, the Kronons, Dr. Rivits, and Montague Moon!
SC, 7x10, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95
ADHOUSE BOOKS
PROCESS RECESS VOLUME 3: THE HALLOWED SEAM HC
(W/A) James Jean
The Hallowed Seam collects the sketches of renowned artist James Jean, the
multi-award-winning artist who has worked for Vertigo Comics, Time Magazine,
Nike, Target, and many other companies. Jean has documented his life in drawings
and paintings. From beautiful figure drawings to experimental paintings, Jean
demonstrates a keen eye for humanity and a virtuosic handling of any medium.
MATURE THEMES
HC, 6x9, 240pgs, FC SRP: $34.95
AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS
GARGOYLES: CLAN BUILDING VOLUME 2 TP
(W) Greg Weisman (A) David Hedgecock, Greg Guler
This volume collects issues #7-8 of the Gargoyles series, based on Disney's hit
animated series, and combines it with the unpublished material scheduled for
issues 9 through 12. Included is the fill-in issue #10 drawn by series character
designer Greg Guler, making this a truly special book for Gargoyles fans. This
volume is a must-have for fans of both the television and comic book series. (C:
0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 200pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
STRANGE EGGS: JUMPS THE SHARK GN
(W/A) Various
The Strange Eggs are making the jump to the big time — television, video games,
cartoons, the works! We get several different takes on the brainstorming
sessions where network executives cover every possible angle on the Strange
Eggs. Every idea is considered, from the absurdly disturbing to the downright
silly. Creators as diverse as Jhonen Vasquez, Ben Towle and James Turner all try
and save the most reviled kid’s show on the planet.
SC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95
ZEKE DEADWOOD: ZOMBIE LAWMAN VOLUME 1: LEGALLY DEAD
Whenever innocent blood is spilled upon the sand of the Old West, a foul wind
blows in across the frontier! Fear not! For that fould stench belongs to Zeke
Deadwood: Zombie Lawman! Created, drawn, and co-written by award-nominated
artist Thomas Boatwright with Ryan Rubio (creators of Cemetery Blues) comes a
classic western tale of Saturday matinee action with a healthy dose of B-movie
horror. A lone zombie is out to clean up a small western town from a villianous
band of outlaws. Can Zeke stop their drunken rampage of terror? Will the
townsfolk even let themselves be saved by the undead?
SC, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95
ANTARCTIC PRESS
GOLD DIGGER #109
(W/A) Fred Perry
The new-reader-friendly direction of Gold Digger continues! Gina and Britanny
accompany their mother, Julia, and her students to Jade-Realm to visit the tomb
of Julia's teacher, Master Leep, on the anniversary of his death. All of his
students have come to pay their respects, including Julia's one-time best
friend, Karia, the current master of Jade-Realm's war-magic school. Karia blames
Julia for the death of their beloved teacher, and she's prepared to make her
former friend pay in full for her carelessness!
32pgs, FC $2.99
GOLD DIGGER: TIFFANY & CHARLOTTE—SECOND SEMESTER #1 (OF 4)
(W) Fred Perry (A) J.L. Anderson
By popular demand, it's the triumphant return of Gold Digger's own Odd Couple:
seven-year-old genius Tifanny 'Gia—half were-cheetah and half alien Kryn—and her
bestest buddy, Charlotte Pinser—full-grown, genetically designed harpy with the
mind of young teen. They're back in class at A.P.S.-001, the school for
super-beings and super-brains, where more super-weirdness and super-fun are
filling the curriculum!
Tifanny's months of stuffing the Student Activities suggestion box with requests
for a talent show have finally paid off! Charlotte signs up both of them and
their werewolf friend Pojo for the competition, and the eager trio starts
practicng. (Well, Pojo's kinda reluctant, but he'll come around). Then Tifanny
learns that the event is actually a "Battle Talent Show", a martial arts
fighting competition, and poor Charlotte's entered their combat style as
"Ballet"! Yet even Battle Ballet can't compete with the weirdness caused by a
full-moon solar eclipse on the day of the competition!
32pgs, b&w $3.99 U.S./Can.)
NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #174
(W) Robby Bevard & Ben Dunn (A) Ben Dunn
During his ten years of conquest, insane Shidoshi leader Yuudai conquered
Quagmire U.S.A., beating down all the heroes, enslaving all the magical
creatures, tricking the honest into serving an evil cause, and being an
all-around evil overlord. Now the time has come for Ricky Feeple, who has
trained ten years for this moment, to fight him in an epic showdown, in the
penultimate chapter of the story arc that began 45 issues ago!
24pgs, b&w $2.99
ROD ESPINOSA'S PRINCE OF HEROES: CHAPTER II #4
(W/A) Rod Espinosa
The Nebulous Mirage has been ambushed in mid-warp by a deadly Olgom privateer,
halting the last leg of Ronen and his mother's journey to their homeland.
Refused aid by his Mesozora kinsmen, Ronen joins Captain Nielrich's crew in
rushing to the strong point, only to be snatched en route by mysterious,
steel-suited agents of a powerful, dark master. Even after the goddess Sahssa
Rai intervenes on his behalf, Ronen and his allies must now stop an enemy
battalion still aboard! The final battle has begun!
48pgs, FC $3.99
GOLD DIGGER TECH MANUAL #6
(W) Fred Perry, Doug Dlin (A) Fred Perry
For over fifteen years, Fred Perry's Gold Digger has brought readers a wealth of
incredible stories and memorable characters. It's also been packed full of some
of the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful technology ever to leap off a
drawing board. Now, in the GD Sourcebook tradition, we reveal the secrets and
details of the fantastic array of gadgets, weaponry, vehicles, robots, and more,
from cutting-edge discoveries to technology predating the entire universe...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! Join the machine revolution today!
32pgs, FC $3.99
NHS: SHIDOSHI POCKET MANGA VOL. 6 TP
(W) Robby Bevard (A) Ben Dunn
Young expert assassin Suzume Satsujin is finally finding a purpose with her new
friend Dawn Brown, a grim reaper. Together, they take on the Joyless, violent
spirits that threaten the living. But when Suzume's killing rage gets the best
of her, more than evil spirits may be threatened. Meanwhile, Ricky Feeple is
finding it difficult to deal with his new girlfriend, fun-loving thief Sora
Wakahishi, but when her "Grandpa Rumpy", actually the goblin Rumplestiltskin,
comes to claim her, things go from difficult to impossible. And when Ricky's
newest rival, the reincarnated master ninja Yuudai, attempts to tap four
Celestial Beasts for fantastic power, it conflicts with Rumplestiltskin's spell,
turning all of Quagmire into an RPG nightmare! Collects Ninja High School
#160-167.
SC, 5x7, 160pgs, b&w $12.95
PRESIDENT EVIL
(W/A) David Hutchison
Threat condition RED! Trillion-dollar deficits, machine gun-toting soccer moms,
money-hungry contractors and flesh-hungry super soldiers lead by 200 years’
worth of undead Presidents! Can we stop this new national nightmare? YES WE CAN!
It’s time to set aside our partisan differences and petty bickering and unite
behind “Ba-rot” Obama, the one man that can bring hope to our troubled shores.
When the outgoing administration’s plan to shore up our depleted military’s
troop numbers goes awry, Washington, D.C. becomes ground zero for
all-you-can-eat action, destruction, and some change you can believe in!
32pgs, FC $3.99
DEAD PRESIDENTS COMBO SPECIAL
How to Draw (and Fight) Zombies Supersize TP
(W) Joe Wight, (A) David Hutchison, Joe Wight
You've read about dead Presidents rising in President Evil! Now for a few more
dead Presidents, you can get a book on how to draw (and fight) them!
When the dead walk the Earth, will you survive? Not unless you have this
essential zombie guide and "How To Draw" handbook! Not only will you learn how
to draw all types of zombies, you'll get skills and tips on how to defeat them
and survive the Apocalypse! Don't let your artistic talents go to waste just
'cause the world has ended—this essential guide is here to help! So get up, arm
yourself to the teeth, and start drawing! Oh, and don't forget the flamethrower.
SC, 8x11, 128pgs, b&w $19.95
BAD KIDS GO TO HELL #2 (OF 3)
(W) Matt Spradlin (A) Anthony Vargas
The Breakfast Club meets The Grudge in this sexy, dark comedy-thriller
mini-series from scribe Matt Spradlin, co-creator of True Believer for the
Sci-Fi Channel and visual effects creator for X-Men 2 and Beowulf, and hot new
comic artist Anthony Vargas!
While six top students of the exclusive Crestview Academy serve detention in the
nearly completed new library, their boredom leads to tales of ghosts and talk of
the recent death of a man who once lived on the school's property.
The elite school's subdued reputation for being haunted prompts the students to
hold a half-hearted seance—and summon a ghoulish apparition from the underworld!
The fiend leaves one student dead and throws the other five into a state of
terror as they try to escape from Crestview's fancy new library. But as the six
cliquish students realize why they've come together, they can only wonder: Is it
a vengeful phantom trying to kill them off, or someone within their very own
group? Find out as the remaining kids race to escape their "Splatterday"
detention!
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 $3.50)
PRESIDENT EVIL PRINT
(A) Brian Denham
Get yourself this gorgeously gruesome print of the cover of PRESIDENT EVIL,
drawn by Brian Denham! This print comes on high-quality cardstock in a sturdy
Mylar sleeve, so you can use it to deflect zombie gore, shield yourself from
falling debris, reinforce your doors or windows against invasion—or heck, just
hang it on your wall! Supplies are limited, so order yours now before the undead
grab them all!
Print, 18x24, FC $19.99
ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC
VAMPIRELLA: COUNTDOWN TO SECOND COMING PROTOTYPE EDITION
(W) Phil Hester (A) Daniel Sampere
The time is nearly here! Mark your calendars: 9-10-09 is the Second Coming of
Vampirella, the epic miniseries that will change the way you view Vampirella
forever. Get your first look at what surprises are in store first hand from
series writer Phil Hester (The Darkness). Then check out exclusive preview pages
by up-and-comer Daniel Sampere. Features two cardstock covers by Mark Texeira
(Ghost Rider) and Jenny Frison (Hack/Slash)!
TEXIERA COVER—16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99
FRISON COVER—16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99
APE ENTERTAINMENT
THE TROUBLE WITH KATIE ROGERS GN
(W) Des Taylor (A) Res Taylor
The Trouble With Katie Rogers has the high-speed antics of a romcom, all the fun
and action of a traditional graphic novel, with short stories and anecdotes that
reveal Katie's outlook of her love of New York, clothes, and the perils of being
a modern woman of the 21st century. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $16.95
ARCANA STUDIO
DON BLUTH'S SPACE ACE #1
(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Paulo Borges
Follow the adventures of the musclebound hero Ace! 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. Based on the classic 1980's video game!
32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.95
ULTIMA THULA GN
(W/A) David Greenblatt, Phil Nibbelink
Ultima Thüla, a distant place located beyond the borders of the known world.
Jason Battle, ex-Iraqi Special Forces war hero, watches in horror when the
screaming inhabitants of his small town are sucked up into a gigantic electrical
storm. Desperate to find his 10 year-old daughter, Jason drives his motorcycle
into this vortex where he is transported to a hostile planet. Thrust into battle
with insectoid creatures, Jason searches the alien world for his daughter.
SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS
MOUSE GUARD VOLUME 2: WINTER 1152 HC
(W/A) David Petersen
In the Winter of 1152, the Guard face a food and supply shortage threatening the
lives of many through a cold and icy season. Saxon, Kenzie, Lieam, and Sadie,
led by Celanawe, traverse the snow-blanketed territories acting as diplomats to
improve relations between the mouse cities and the Guard. This is a winter that
not every Guard may survive! Collects the second Eisner-Award winnning series
with an all-new epilogue and bonus content.
HC, 8x8, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
MOUSE GUARD VOLUME 1: FALL 1152 HC
(W/A) David Petersen
The fearless Mouse Guard are dispatched to find a missing merchant. Their search
reveals much more than they expect, as they stumble across a traitor in the
Guard’s own ranks. The volume collects the first Mouse Guard series and features
special bonus material. (FEB073160) (C: 0-0-1)
HC, 8x8, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
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ARTESIA BESIEGED #3
(W/A) Mark Smylie
"As I Lay Dying." Stabbed and poisoned, Artesia hovers on death's door while
ghosts and spirits debate when she will die and King Euwen presses his assault
on the city of Abenton and the palisades of the Daradjan camp. The saga of
Artesia returns.
MATURE THEMES
RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #8 (AUG063009)
32pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $3.95
THE ENGINEER HC
(W/A) Brian Churilla (W) Jeremy Shepherd
An ancient sentient entity is feasting on the very fabric of space and time.
Only one man can stop it: The Engineer, last survivor of the destroyed Earth.
Utilizing a colossal pipe organ that enables pan-dimensional travel, The
Engineer pursues the lost components of The Konstrukt, an archaic mechanism that
imbues whoever possesses it with the ability to manipulate reality itself, in
the hopes of using it to defeat the creature and undo the incalculable damage it
has already done. Collects and completes The Engineer series.
HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
KILLING PICKMAN #3 & #4 DOUBLE-SIZED
(W) Jason Becker (A) Jon Rea
Special double-size issue presenting the unpublished issues 3 and 4 of Killing
Pickman in a single issue! As the horrific details of the case of a serial child
killer unfold, Detective William Zhu finds himself immersed in a macabre world
of occult terror. If Zhu is to survive this ordeal with his sanity intact he may
be forced to take the law into his own hands and destroy the monster himself:
Richard Pickman, sitting in a cell at Heorot maximum security prison.
MATURE THEMES
48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
OKKO: THE CYCLE OF EARTH #3
(W/A) Hub
It is the Winter of 1109 in the official calendar of the Pajan Empire. Pursuing
the demonic tracks of the enemy monks, Okko and his companions cross the
vastness of the Roof of the World and reach the mysterious Eighth Monastery!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.95
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
ARCHIE #599
(W) Hal Lifson (A) Stan Goldberg
"Return to Riverstock." It's peace, love and rock 'n roll as Archie Comics
commemorates the 40th anniversary of the original Woodstock concert! The Archies
use the concert as an opportunity to promote environmental issues, while their
parents see the event as a chance to relive and reminisce about their own
experiences at the original Riverstock. This story is filled with the best the
'60s had to offer — from peace symbols to colorful fashions, it's all here in
this tuneful tale!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #133
(A) Arie Kaplan (A) Pat Kennedy
"Archie is History," Part 2. Archie's wallet is history — it's been mysteriously
stolen and everyone's return bus tickets from Washington, DC are inside!
Meanwhile, Reggie tries making political power plays while Veronica tries making
a real estate deal of historic proportions! Before story's end, a valuable
lesson about Honest Abe Lincoln is learned, and just wait until you see who's
disguised as Ben Franklin! It's a trip through history filled with laughter and
learning, as only the Archie gang can deliver!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
ARCHIE DIGEST #256
(W) Mike Pellowski (A) Bob Bolling
Archie and Reggie bet one another a free meal for whoever can catch the most
fish, but can they can get the fish to cooperate? Then, whether he realizes it
or not, Archie's summer job as kiddie pool lifeguard bears a striking
resemblance to Mr. Weatherbee's position as principal! Plus other new and
classic Archie tales!
Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #200
(W) Melanie J. Morgan (A) Norm Breyfogle
For Archie Double Digest's 200th issue, it's "Goodbye Forever," the latest in
the "New Look" series. Archie's dad receives the promotion he's worked a
lifetime for, but it comes at a price: the family must relocate and leave
Riverdale! How will this affect Archie's two best girls, Betty and Veronica, not
to mention his best friend, Jughead? Who will bedevil Mr. Lodge and Mr.
Weatherbee in Archie's absence? Why even Reggie will miss having Archie around
to play pranks on. It's the most poignant "New Look" story yet. Multiple
award-winning artist Norm Breyfogle brings his fine-tuned talents to this
heart-tugging tale.
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
BETTY #181
(W) Hal Lifson, George Gladir (A) Stan Goldberg
A summer internship at "Harmon's Bazzar" fashion magazine brings Betty
face-to-face with a demanding diva of a boss. Imagine Betty's surprise when the
boss demands she model for the magazine's spring fashion spectacular! Then, The
"Good Will Girls" are back and their charity baseball game is a grand-slam
success, especially with Betty pitching strikes from the mound and Archie
pitching snacks in the stands! Finally, Hot Dog makes a "splash" by "catching a
wave" at the dog surfing contest!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #90
(W/A) Dan Parent
It's a boy band brouhaha, as Betty and Veronica get jobs as reporters for Ginger
Lopez's "Glitz Magazine" and have a controversial run-in with The Juneau
Brothers! Then, to gossip or not to gossip, that is the rumor! Finally, Mr.
Lodge reveals a sensational secret from his past: he once dated a celebrity! All
this, plus pop-culture extras like a Hollywood quiz, celebrity fashions, and
more!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #196
(W/A) Dan Parent & Various
By popular demand, secret agents Betty and Veronica return! Last time, those
super secret spies with the chic mystique, Betty and Veronica saved Archie with
the help of some high tech gadgets from Dilton, not to mention a mystery
operative. Just who was she, and what is her connection to Archie? Don't miss
the mysterious answer! Then the gang learns if there's one thing that spreads
faster than bad news, it's a bad attitude! Plus, other new and classic tales!
Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #173
(W) Melanie J. Morgan (A) Rick Burchett, Terry Austin
"My Father's Betrayal," Part 4. The debate between Veronica and Mr. Lodge over a
beloved nature preserve reaches a fever pitch, and someone may just get hurt!
Can the two sides resolve their differences peacefully and constructively? Is
there a compromise yet to be considered or will the opponents stay deadlocked
forever? It's the explosive conclusion you just can't miss! Plus, other new and
classic tales.
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
JUGHEAD #196
(W) Craig Boldman (A) Rex Lindsey
A charity run at the zoo brings a challenge from Ethel: if she wins, Jughead
owes her a month's worth of dates watching chick flicks. If he wins, she owes
him dinner. But Ethel's job wearing mascot costumes finds her saddled in a
turtle suit, while Jughead must resist the lure of all the food vendors along
the trail! Who will win? Will Jughead sacrifice mile marker snacks for a full
course dinner? Will Ethel's cumbersome costume put the kibosh on canoodling at
the multiplex?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #152
(W) George Gladir (A) Bob Bolling
Mr. Lodge asks Jughead for suggestions on his new amusement park and is highly
amused by all of those suggestions! But are those suggestions really just in
jest? Then, it's sand, surf and circuitry when Dilton unveils his amazing new
robot at Riverdale beach! Finally, can Jughead shift his "focus" from food long
enough to enter the photo contest?
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
ARCHIE’S PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #133
(W) Fernando Ruiz (A) Rex Lindsey
One of Archie's most (in)famous characters, Reggie Mantle, is celebrated in this
vintage material, including one of Reggie's earliest appearances in Jackpot #5
as well as the entire first issue of Archie's Rival Reggie are reprinted in
their entirety. In addition to these classic tales, Reggie gets the opportunity
for his present self to meet his past self! And since there's no one Reggie
loves more than himself, we can't think of anyone he'd rather meet! It's all
courtesy of a trip down "memory lane," that magical road that leads to all sorts
of space-time continuum chaos! Will modern Reggie's jokes and pranks be "new" in
the 1950s? Will he even have time to crack wise when he angers the '50s Moose?
It's a Reggie story for the ages — literally!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #104
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Chat Thomas
The thrilling conclusion to young Salem's Tale! This look back at young Salem
concludes in grand fashion! The boy wizard must brave the dank caves and vicious
Lizarymn to rescue his Uncle Mort from the evil wizard Todicus. Can Salem match
up to Todicus's magic? Can he out-wit his leathery foe? Will the young
wizard-in-training prevail in the most treacherous trial yet?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES VOLUME 11 TP
(W) Ken Penders, Kent Taylor (A) Various
Sonic lovers can add to their collections issues #41-44, with the colors
remastered to give the issues a brand-new look! Sally, Sonic, and Geoffrey
attempt to save King Acorn, but will they survive the Zone of Silence as past
and future collide? Plus, the epic "Sword of Acorns" storyline begins here, as
Knuckles searches for the fabled sword against staggering odds! Then, the story
that introduces the "Dream Watcher" device and Evil Sonic is back — and it looks
like Knuckles is helping him!
SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #202
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Steven Butler
Sonic and Monkey Khan storm the city of New Megaopolis to nip an evil invasion
in the bud, but have these heroes bitten off more than they can chew? And will a
shocking betrayal save them — or doom them? Plus, learn the guarded secrets of
the Eggman Empire's new empress in this intriguing tale!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
SONIC UNIVERSE #6
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley
"Dark Siege." In this second installment of "Mobius: 30 Years Later," the stakes
are raised to pulse-pounding proportions! King Sonic has received dire news from
Silver: something that will doom the future is right around the bend! Things go
from bad to worse when Lien-Da and her Dark Presence invades the castle! Who
will escape, and who will be the first to fall? All this, plus another surprise
returning character revealed!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #34
(W) John Rose, George Gladir (A) Pat Kennedy, Fernando Ruiz
Betty hopes her week spent at tennis camp will "serve" her well on the court.
But will her tendency to text give her a case of tennis wrist? Then, Mr.
Weatherbee contemplates how peaceful early retirement could be… until he
realizes how boring it would be without Archie around! Plus, other new and
classic tales, puzzles, games, and more!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.69
ASPEN MLT INC.
DELLEC #1
(W) Frank Mastromauro & Vince Hernandez (A) Micah Gunnell, Rob Stull, Matt
Hollingsworth
SOMETIMES… EVIL SHOULD BE AFRAID. His name is DELLEC, and it all starts right
here!
One man amidst a blur of immorality, but his mission is clear—destroy the forces
of evil wherever they may flourish, even if it means taking on the very being
that created mankind itself! The action-packed first issue takes off full
throttle, as DELLEC, on a quest for vengeance and redemption, jumps headfirst
into the battle of a lifetime—and his chances for survival don’t look good!
However, DELLEC is not one to back down from a fight, even if his foe is the
bloodcurdling Bludgeoner!
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 you to this #1 issue 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! DELLEC #1 is in stores July, 22nd 2009!
NOTE: Dellec #1 will ship with three different covers by artists Micah Gunnell,
Billy Tan and Joe Benitez. Each cover is available to order separately, with no
quantity limitations or restrictions.
32pgs, FC $2.50
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS #2
(W) David Wohl (A) Eduardo Francisco, John Starr
Secretary. Bodyguard. Assassin. The Executive Assistant is all of the above
rolled into one. Enter EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS!
Love. Gambling…Murder! The pulse-pounding second issue of the action adventure
series EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS explodes—literally—with non-stop thrills as
Iris is once again called to duty. This time, her objective brings her to Monaco
and the lavish casinos of Monte Carlo as she attempts to serve revenge to those
responsible for the explosive finale of last month’s issue #1! Yet, after Iris
arrives in the exotic town of power and influence, she will soon discover she
may not be the only--Executive Assistant--following orders.
From the creative minds of David Wohl and Michael Turner, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT:
IRIS delivers the thrills unlike anything you’ve ever seen! With three
incredible covers to choose from, make sure to get in on the ground floor of
this exciting new Aspen series, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS! In stores July 15th,
2009! NOTE: Ships with three different covers by artists Joe Benitez, Francis
Manapul and Eduardo Francisco. Each cover is available to order separately, with
no quantity limitations or restrictions.
32pgs, FC $2.99
SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #3
(W) J.T. Krul (A) Francisco Herrera, Leonardo Olea
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. An epic story about the future of humans surviving
in a world of magic, steering towards their own salvation…or doom. The next
exciting chapter of the SOULFIRE mythos continues 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.
In this issue, hell breaks loose as Cruz and his posse square off against Erich
and the skinheads in an all-out gang war! While Cruz once again proves his
loyalty to his roots, and the street way of life, the same cannot be said for
his deceptive cousin, Manny. Meanwhile, Cole shockingly makes a ‘deep’ discovery
about how Blackjack and Saxon have been able to track him so easily, and he
takes out his aggression the only way he knows how—viciously and violently! Yet,
even his sadistic measures will not be enough to take on Rainier’s newest deadly
weapon, as well as his grand scheme to annihilate all of the resurfaced beings
of magic! 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 3rd issue also includes part 3 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!! In stores July, 8th 2009! NOTE:
Ships with two different covers by series artist Francisco Herrera and artist
Micah Gunnell. Each cover is available to order separately, with no quantity
limitations or restrictions.
32pgs, FC $2.99
ASPEN SPLASH 2009: SWIMSUIT SPECTACULAR
(A) Michael Turner, Ale Garza, Micah Gunnell, Marcus To, Peter Steigerwald,
Francisco Herrera, Scott Clark, Various
Aspen’s top artists unite with several surprise guests in this year’s hottest
issue!
It’s that time of the year again, and the 2009 edition of the ASPEN SPLASH
SWIMSUIT SPECTACULAR is here! Filled cover to cover with some of the most
amazing illustrations by your favorite Aspen artists including Michael Turner,
Ale Garza, Micah Gunnell, Marcus To, Peter Steigerwald, and featuring a ton of
surprise guest artists the likes of Talent Caldwell, Francisco Herrera, Scott
Clark, and many more, you won’t want to miss out!! Featuring a brand-new
stunning cover by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, make sure to mark your
calendars for the arrival of 2009’s ASPEN SPLASH SWIMSUIT SPECTACULAR!! In
stores July, 29th 2009!
32pgs, FC $2.99
AURORA PUBLISHING INC
CIGARETTE KISSES GN
(W/A) Nase Yamato
Yusuke and Soji, close since junior high, are flirting with becoming a couple.
But when Soji suddenly announces his intentions to marry, Yusuke is devastated.
They part ways until three years later, when they meet by coincidence on a
cigarette break. Still refusing to acknowledge his feelings for one Yusuke, Soji
faces the clash of his still-simmering love for Yusuke and his duty to his wife,
even as Masahito, Soji's rival, begins to make a play for Yusuke's heart. (C:
0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
KIREPAPA VOLUME 2 GN
(W/A) Ryo Takagi
Beautiful homme fatale, Chisato, has finally let go of his adorable son's hand
and starts a passionate relationship with his idol, famed mystery writer, Shunka
Saki. Barely legal and his son's best friend, Shunsuke keeps Chisato distracted
from his obsessive fatherly instincts with constant "activities." But what
happens when the movie adaptation of Shunsuke's best selling Mizuki Series
skyrockets his fame and everyone starts to want a piece of him too? (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $12.95
TRAINED BY THE BOSS GN
(W/A) Sakuya Sakura
Kazuya Aki must be the unluckiest guy on earth. When the company he works for
takes off in the middle of the night, he's left to deal with a two million
dollar debt! Unfortunately, Kashi Minekata, the president of the company that is
owed the most money, has a unique way of having him pay it back. Forcing Aki to
undergo his "personal training," Kashi claims to be molding Aki into the
ultimate secretary, but are his intentions toward Aki completely innocent?
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95