www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #11 November 2007  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with I)

ICARUS PUBLISHING

BLUE EYES GN (NEW PRINTING)
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95

A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
#75—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99
#76—80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99
MEGA BUNDLE—Bundle (x5), B&W SRP: $18.00

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A FLASH BANG GN
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

STAR OF THE MONTH

PATCHWORK VOLUME 1 GN
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (APR063197) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 6x9, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95

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IDW PUBLISHING

DOCTOR WHO #1
Gary Russell (w); Nick Roche (a); Nick Roche (c)
The legendary Doctor Who is back, with the first-ever stories created exclusively for the US market. The Doctor is the last of the Time Lords, survivors of a Great Time War and, along with his loyal friend and companion Martha Jones from London, they stop oppression, darkness and evil spreading throughout the galaxies. They're also on the hunt for the best chocolate milkshakes in the cosmos… and while they track that down, someone else has the Doctor in their sights. As the very last Time Lord out there, he's highly collectable, to the right people... this debut miniseries comes to you courtesy of Doctor Who TV show story editor Gary Russell and artist Nick Roche (The Transformers). Roche and variant artist Joe Corroney provide covers for each issue.
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

DR. WHO CLASSICS #2
Pat Mills & John Wagner (w); Dave Gibbons (a); Joe Corroney (c)
IDW Publishing continues its re-presentation of classic Doctor Who comics from across time and space, each one featuring all-new coloring. In issue two, “The Iron Legion” continues, courtesy of writers Pat Mills & John Wagner, and featuring stunning art by Watchmen’s Dave Gibbons. Artist Joe Corroney (Star Trek: Klingons) provides an all-new cover for the issue.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

TRANSFORMERS: THE ANIMATED SERIES VOLUME 1 TP
The TRANSFORMERS Animated Series takes the concept of ROBOTS IN DISGUISE and reinvents it for an all-new generation of fans! And now the animated shows can be enjoyed in print, too—in the form of all-new books that use actual still frames from the new animated series to offer a unique reading experience for TRANSFORMERS fans of all ages. This first volume contains the entire 70-minute kick-off adventure!
SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $7.99

TRANSFORMERS: THE ANIMATED SERIES VOLUME 2 TP
In this second volume of the TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED SERIES, TRANSFORMERS fans can experience two complete episodes of the all-new animated series. The TRANSFORMERS have come to New Detroit, and nothing will ever be the same again! Volume two contains two stand-alone episodes of this exciting new show.
SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $7.99

THE TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: BLASTER
Simon Furman (w); Emiliano Santalucia (a & c)
Presenting the latest standalone tale focusing on some of the best-loved (or loathed) characters from the Transformers Universe. The spotlight falls on BLASTER, the rousing, bombastic ‘voice’ of the Autobot counter-offensive. Long ago, that ‘voice’ was abruptly, mysteriously silenced, and now the truth about what happened to Blaster—and who betrayed him and the Autobots—is about to be revealed, with shocking consequences! By Simon Furman and, making his IDW TRANSFORMERS debut, artist Emiliano Santalucia (He-Man). Alex Milne provides a special retailer incentive cover.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

THE TRANSFORMERS: DEVASTATION #5
Simon Furman (w); E.J. Su (a); Su, Nick Roche (c)
The fearsome Reapers (from Spotlight: Sixshot) make their move, targeting the Earthbound… DECEPTICONS? The Command Bunker in Oregon comes under all-out assault, and the loyalties of living weapon SIXSHOT are once more sorely tested. And, as the carnage mounts, STARSCREAM makes his move! Plus, HOT ROD vs. the HEADMASTERS, Hunter vs. The Machination, and OPTIMUS PRIME makes a fateful decision that will forever affect the future of planet Earth! Not to be missed under any circumstances! By writer Simon Furman with covers from E.J. Su and Nick Roche, and featuring the return of E.J. Su on interior art! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

THE TRANSFORMERS: BEST OF THE UK: DINOBOTS #5 (OF 6)
Simon Furman (w); Will Simpson (a); Nick Roche, Retro Art (c)
A new chapter of DINOBOT lore continues with the second part of “In The National Interest.” The government and the DECEPTICONS both want Joy Meadows… and only a certain DINOBOT stands between them in this classic Simon Furman tale. Nick Roche once again provides an all-new cover re-creating a classic scene from the issue! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

CLASSIC TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 1 TP
Budiansky, more (w); Perlin, more (a)
Re-live the original TRANSFORMERS stories that started it all! Presenting over 300 pages of classic TRANSFORMERS comic book stories in one affordable volume! Pulling from the earliest of the ’80s Marvel material, this first volume offers some of the most beloved stories from the past, including the seminal “The Last Stand,” “The Worse of Two Evils,” “I, Robot Master,” and many others. The TRANSFORMERS have undergone many changes over their 20-plus-year reign over pop culture, but this retro, black-and-white collection showcases the beginnings of their dynasty.
SC, 7x10, 312pgs, B&W $19.99

THE TRANSFORMERS—TARGET: 2006 TP
Simon Furman (w); Geoff Senior, Jeff Anderson, more (a); Nick Roche (c)
Collecting the landmark series originally published by Marvel UK! Spun from the story spinning out of the TRANSFORMERS Animated Movie, writer Simon Furman and artists Geoff Senior and Jeff Anderson recount a stars-spanning tale where GALVATRON travels back in time to construct a weapon with which to destroy UNICRON once and for all, and takes on the depleted AUTOBOTS at the same time! It’s a battle that will test all but the most stalwart allegiances. Topping off this collection is a cover gallery featuring the classic cover recreations by Nick Roche.
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $19.99

IDW January Debuts

SPEED RACER: CHRONICLES OF THE RACER #1
Arie Kaplan (w); Robby Musso (a); Alex Garner, Musso (c)
“Mach Go Go Go!” Speed Racer and all of the characters you know and love—from Trixie to Chim-Chim and beyond—is back in all-new adventures! Kicking off a new era of Speed, writer Arie Kaplan (Mad Magazine) and artist Robby Musso (The Transformers) expand the mythos in exciting, new (and old) ways in a story that spans generations of Racers! Artist Alex Garner (Dominatrix) provides a special painted cover, and fellow Transformers artist extraordinaire E.J. Su. offers a retail incentive cover, too. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: INTELLIGENCE GATHERING #1
Scott & David Tipton (w); David Messina (a); Messina, Joe Corroney (c)
From the creative team who brought you KLINGONS: BLOOD WILL TELL! This issue begins an all-new five-part adventure for the Enterprise-D crew! The Enterprise is summoned to a Federation science station, designed to be the ultimate in data storage and information archiving. Data and Riker enter the outpost's gargantuan artificial intelligence system, which may have gained sentience and has begun behaving erratically, with orders to either repair or destroy it. On the Enterprise, meanwhile, Picard and the crew begin to realize that there may be more here than meets the eye... 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

DUO STARS #1
Ashley Wood (w & a)
Acclaimed writer/artist Ashley Wood takes on the world of street-racing as only he can. In this two-part tale, enter a world of illegal drag-racing, where the vehicles aren’t cars at all… instead, they’re robots with minds and motivations of their own. Pumping pistons, crazed characters, and cool sneakers await you in Duo Stars. And each issue will be adorned by two Wood covers, too! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL #3
Joss Whedon & Brian Lynch (plot); Brian Lynch (w), Franco Urru (a); Andrew Robinson, Urru (c)
Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch and Franco Urru continue their post-Season Five epic tale.
As it turned out, Angel didn’t end up slaying the dragon after all. But maybe Illyria will! After a brutal Illyria/Angel throwdown, it’s goddess versus giant, fire-breathing reptile, and a huge reveal that no one will see coming. Andrew Robinson comes aboard to provide a special painted cover, too! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

FALLEN ANGEL #23
Peter David (w); J.K. Woodward (a & c)
“Red Horse Riding, Part 1.” War has come thundering through Bete Noire. An ancient evil in the demonic person of Gills De Rais has come to the city that shapes the world, and he doesn't seem interested in leaving anytime soon. Alliances will shift, lives will be lost... and if the Fallen Angel is unable to stop the fall of Bete Noire, then the rest of the world may well be next. Written by New York Times Best-Selling author Peter David.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

STAR TREK ALIEN SPOTLIGHT: THE BORG
Andrew Steven Harris (w); Sean Murphy (a); Zach Howard, Murphy (c)
In the vast Star Trek universe, many diverse alien races abound, and now they finally get their due! Continuing a series of one-shots, each by a different creative team and featuring a different Star Trek alien race. Now, the spotlight shines on the Borg. The Enterprise must face its most deadly confrontation with the Borg—drones from the future, when the Collective believes it has achieved perfection! Sean Murphy handles art and cover chores, while his Outer Orbit cohort Zach Howard provides a second cover for the issue. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

BADGER SAVES THE WORLD #2
Mike Baron (w); Kevin Caron (a) Nick Runge (c)
In the second issue of Mike Baron’s all-new Badger miniseries, "Dog Killer," a crazed killer uses dogs to attack America's cities. Only the Badger can stop Pavlov's reign of terror. But there is far more to Pavlov than homicidal hatred, as the duel between him and Badger turns intensely personal. Plus, what’s up with Ham? The adventure of a lifetime begins here. Badger Saves the World is more than mere entertainment—it is an attempt by comic books to save the human race. Please join us—for the children.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

SNAKED #2
Clifford Meth (w); Rufus Dayglo (a); Ashley Wood (c)
Love stinks. Especially when your lover has fangs. But in a Kafkaesque world of duplicitous partners and political conspiracies, sometimes the only one you can trust is the person who openly sheds his skin… The dark saga of SNAKED continues in a story as fast and furious as its debut, courtesy of Clifford Meth, artist Rufus Dayglo, and cover artist Ashley Wood.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

GENE SIMMONS’ ZIPPER #3
Tom Waltz (w); Casey Maloney (a & c)
Gene Simmons’ stranger in a strange land saga continues as Denizen Xeng Ral (known to his Earth friends as “Zipper”) finds himself dangerously pursued by nefarious forces from both planet Earth and his home world, Etheria. His only hope for escape and survival lies with his strange new allies—a two-bit criminal with a heart of gold and a jaded vice detective. Written by Tom Waltz, with art by Casey Maloney (Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between). Zipper poster artist Adriano Loyola provides a special incentive cover.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

GENE SIMMONS’ DOMINATRIX #6
Sean Taylor (w); Esteve Polls (a); Fernando Goni (c)
The first adventure of Gene Simmons' new series of action, “action,” and intrigue concludes as Dominatrix and Happy Jacq finally go head to head in the battle that will leave neither of them unchanged. And if they survive that, there's the matter or possible jail time and a fallen friend to consider. Hard choices will have to be made when "Doug" tightens his grip on Dominatrix in this conclusion to the first story arc.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

CORY DOCTOROW’S FUTURISTIC TALES OF THE HERE AND NOW #4
Dan Taylor (w); Dustin Evans (a); Ben Templesmith (c)
IDW Publishing continues to bring the stories of acclaimed science-fiction author Cory Doctorow to comics, this time offering up "Nimby and the D-Hoppers.” Night after night, the peaceful serenity of a non-technocratic society is shattered by the chaotic and disruptive arrival of fully automatic, laser-guided, armor-piercing, self-replenishing personal sidearm wielding dimension hoppers. Well, for the once-involved couple of Barry and Sally—enough is enough. With a cover by Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night)!
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

WORMWOOD: CALAMARI RISING #2
Ben Templesmith (w & a)
Just when Wormwood thought he could finally have that quiet drink without worrying about the world coming to an end, or a friend with a parasitic infection trying to kill him, The Brotherhood of the Calamari decide to crash the party. Since their last meeting, they've tracked him across the thousand million dimensional possibilities of existence—and this time the entire Squideeverse is with them. Wormwood is going to learn the hard way he can't keep running from his problems as his oldest foe now threatens his favorite watering hole, Earth, with absorption into the Calamari group mind.
FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RED SNOW TP
Ben Templesmith (w/a/c)
1941. Hitler's Operation: Silver Fox has failed, but the war on the Eastern Front drags on as the Russian winter starts to bite. British military attaché Corporal Charlie Keating observes the war from the Soviet side, making sure crucial supplies get through to aid Stalin's front in the battle against the Nazis. With luck, he too will survive to see the end of the war. But something else is out there, and they're not the Nazis. No matter how hard humanity tries to kill itself, something else does it better. 30 Days of Night/Fell co-creator and Wormwood Gentleman Corpse auteur Ben Templesmith’s first solo 30 Days tale is collected here, presenting a war of a different kind, one that will have repercussions felt all the way to Barrow, Alaska a half-century later. Also featuring additional story pages, character designs, a cover gallery, and an all-new cover from 2007 Scream Award nominee Templesmith.
SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $17.99

SCARFACE: DEVIL IN DISGUISE TP
Joshua Jabcuga (w); Alberto Dose (a & c)
The definitive prequel to the 1983 cult-classic film! Before Tony Montana came to America, he cut his teeth as a young military assassin in Cuba, and rose up as a hustler in Havana. He knows the world is his, and he craves the American dream. But first, he's gotta get out from Castro-imposed solitary confinement. Add to this Molotov cocktail mix the CIA, La Cosa Nostra, and the scumbag who gave Montana his infamous scar. Make a deal with the devil... just know which devil you're dealing with first. Hell hath no fury like the ghetto opera brought to you by the outlaw team of Joshua Jabcuga (Doomed) and Wizard magazine's Heat Index artist Alberto Dose (Desperadoes: Buffalo Dreams).
SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $17.99

ASCEND: SPECIAL EDITION
Keith Arem (w), Christopher Shy (a)
Welcome to the post-apocalyptic Purgatory Wars, where the battle over “harvested” human souls has destroyed Heaven and Hell. Sebastian, a young human, who is tragically killed and unwillingly drafted into the war. He is reunited with his deceased brother, Gideon, the most powerful angel in the Legions of Heaven, who plans to lead a coup to regain power and restore order. Realizing he holds the key to ending the war, Sebastian must face his brother, before Gideon destroys the cycle of life on Earth. Ascend: Special Edition features 70 added pages, and a completely re-written story taking the reader further into the post-apocalyptic Purgatory Wars.
SC, 200pgs, FC $35.00
HC, 200pgs, FC $75.00

THEREFORE, REPENT! GN
Jim Munroe (w); Salgood Sam (a)
What if the religious right... are right? Therefore Repent! is a graphic novel set in a Chicago neighborhood after the Rapture. Once the Christians have floated bodily into the sky, life goes on pretty much as usual for the immoral majority…. except that magic works, if you’re willing to risk demonic mutations. CNN reports that Mr. Christ and Mr. Bush are on a speaking tour of the red states. And an angelic army appears to have been deployed to mop up the sinners. But through it all, outsiders Raven and Mummy face the possibility of a bigger problem than the end of the world: the end of their relationship.

In the tradition of The Book of Revelations, Therefore Repent!, courtesy of novelist Jim Munroe (Flyboy Action Figure Cimes With Gasmask) and acclaimed artist Salgood Sam (Sea of Red) is a lurid, dark fantasy tale. By taking the apocryphal scripture as literal truth — as the American powers-that-be claim to do — the story also explores the political and spiritual ramifications of God abandoning humanity.
SC, 6x8, 160pgs, FC $24.99

ONE SMALL VOICE TP
Clifford Meth (w) Alex Toth, Frank Brunner, Mark Badger, Mike Pascale, Dave and Paty Cockrum, Dave DeVries, David Boswell, Gene Colan and more (a) Neil Adams (c)
Collecting the novella “One Small Voice,” as well as a variety of short stories by recognized dark fiction author Clifford Meth, One Small Voice serves as a sequel to god’s 15 minutes, and includes updated versions of “Conflicts of Disinterest,” “Wearing the Horns,” and selections that previously appeared in Stranger Kaddish. Adding additional punch to Meth’s provocative prose are spot illustrations by some of the most influential artists of our time, including Alex Toth, Dave Cockrum and Gene Colan. Packaged with interstitial material by Wm. Messner-Loebs, Tom Spurgeon and Pat DiNizio (of The Smithereens).
SC, 6x9, 160pgs, FC $16.99

OFFERED AGAIN

24: NIGHTFALL TPB
J.C. Vaughn, Mark L. Haynes (w) • Jean Diaz (a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUN073692

ALEISTER ARCANE
Steve Niles (w) • Breehn Burns (a)
TPB • FC • $17.99 • AUG042817

ART OF VAMPIRE HUNTER D
Yoshiaki Kawajiri (a)
HC • FC • $15.99 • MAY063221

BIG BOOK OF HORROR
Steve Niles (w) • Scott Morse, Ted McKeever, Richard Sala (a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • AUG063389

COBB MAGAZINE
Beau Smith (w) • Eduardo Barreto (a)
FC • $9.99 • DEC063705

COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 1
Mike Grell (w/a)
TPB • FC • $24.99 • FEB052910

COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 2
Mike Grell (w/a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • APR052970

COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 3
Mike Grell (w/a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUL052935

COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 4
Mike Grell (w/a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • OCT053072

COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 5
Mike Grell (w/a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUL063265

COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 6
Mike Grell (w/a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • JAN073726

COMPLETE JON SABLE, FREELANCE VOL. 7
Mike Grell (w/a)
TPB • FC • $24.99 • APR073802

COMPLETE JON SABLE FREELANCE, VOL. 8
Mike Grell (w/a)
TPB • FC • $24.99 • JUL073665

CVO
Alex Garner, Jeff Mariotte (w) • Mindy Lee, Gabriel Hernandez (a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUL042983

DESPERADOES: BUFFALO DREAMS
Jeff Mariotte (w) • Alberto Dose (a)
TPB • FC • $17.99 • JUL073664

FALLEN ANGEL: THE PREMIERE COLLECTION
Peter David (w) • J.K. Woodward (a)
TPB • FC • $75.00 • MAR073519

GEORGE W. BUSH AND THE WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTION
Rich Johnston (w); Enrique Lorenzana (a)
FC • 36 Cards • $14.99 • MAR073535

GEORGE ROMERO’S LAND OF THE DEAD
Chris Ryall (w) • Gabriel Rodriguez (a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • JAN063114

GRIMJACK KILLER INSTINCT
John Ostrander (w) • Timothy Truman (a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUL052937

IDW TALES OF TERROR
Steve Niles, Ben Templesmith, Jeff Mariotte, Beau Smith (w) • Sergio Cariello, Ben Templesmith, Fran Gamboa, Chee and more (a)
HC • FC • $16.99 • JUL042976

MAZE AGENCY VOL. 1
Mike Barr (w) • Alan Davis, Adam Hughes, Rick Magyar (a)
TPB • FC • $24.99 • SEP052981

METAL GEAR SOLID: SONS OF LIBERTY VOL. 1
Alex Garner (w) • Ashley Wood (a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUN063213

METAL GEAR SOLID VOL. 2
Kris Oprisko (w) • Ashley Wood (a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • OCT058365

OLYMPUS HEIGHTS
Kevin Munroe (w/a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • DEC042690

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: THE SPACE BETWEEN
David Tischman (w) • Casey Maloney (a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUL073654

THE ART OF IDW’S TRANSFORMERS
Don Figueroa, E.J. Su, Nick Roche, Alex Milne, Ashley Wood, and more (a)
HC • FC • $50.00 • JUL073638

TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS: THE GATHERING MANGA
Simon Furman (w) • Don Figueroa (a)
TPB • BW • $9.99 • JAN073694

TRANSFORMERS: THE BEST OF DON FIGUEROA
Simon Furman (w) • Don Figueroa (a)
HC • FC • $50.00 • MAR073505

THE TRANSFORMERS: INFILTRATION MANGA
Simon Furman (w) • E.J. Su (a)
TPB • BW • $10.99 • SEP063380

UNDERWORLD
Kris Oprisko, Danny McBride (w) • Nick Postic, Nick Marinkovich (a)
TPB • FC • $19.99 • MAY042764

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INSTANT PRESS COMICS

DISTANT #3
by Manuel Preitano
Cain’s past is revealed after his violent meeting with Alex. Relm and Cain discuss their fascination with the tower and clues are given to why they need the “creature” and what must be done in order to reach paradise. All this leads to the final showdown between Cain and Alex!
MATURE THEMES
24pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $2.99