ORC STAIN #1
story JAMES STOKOE
art & cover JAMES STOKOE
JANUARY 6
32 PAGES / FC $2.99
A one-eyed orc with the ability to find the weak spot in any structure has started to notice cracks in the endless war and conquest of orc existence.
JAMES STOKOE, who won over hearts and minds with his space trucking cooking adventure Wonton Soup, brings you his first ongoing series. Frontline green slaughter comics in full orc color.
HAUNT #4
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art GREG CAPULLO, RYAN OTTLEY & TODD McFARLANE
covers TODD MCFARLANE & RYAN OTTLEY
JANUARY 6
32 PAGES / FC $2.99
MCFARLANE & KIRKMAN’S HAUNT CONTINUES! Haunt faces off against Cobra for the second time – just in time to learn his weakness! Daniel Kilgore’s quest to find his brother’s killer and save the world just got a whole lot more difficult.
RETAILER NOTE: This issue ships with three covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Cover (by TODD McFARLANE), retailers may purchase one Variant Cover by RYAN OTTLEY. For every 50 copies of the main cover, retailers may purchase one B&W Variant Cover by TODD McFARLANE. See order form for further details.
IMAGE UNITED #3 (OF 6)
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art ERIK LARSEN, ROB LIEFELD, TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO, MARC SILVESTRI & JIM VALENTINO
covers ERIK LARSEN, ROB LIEFELD, TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO, MARC SILVESTRI & JIM VALENTINO
JANUARY 27
32 PAGES / FC $3.99
THE CROSSOVER EVENT OF THE CENTURY CONTINUES! The stage has been set, the pieces are in place – the battle for the entire planet begins here. The villains of the Image Universe are united against the world, but who’s pulling their strings?! You can’t miss this historic event as the original Image Founders draw all the characters they made history with. Each page is an amazing jam piece – it’s a story told in a way never before attempted in comics.
RETAILER NOTE: This issue ships with seven covers. For every 50 copies of the Standard Covers (featuring six interconnecting covers by ERIK LARSEN, ROB LIEFELD, TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO, MARC SILVESTRI and JIM VALENTINO), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Cover. See order form for further details.
SAVAGE DRAGON #156
story & art ERIK LARSEN
covers ERIK LARSEN & HERB TRIMPE
JANUARY 6
32 PAGES / FC $3.50
“DRAGON WAR,” Part Two—It's Dragon vs. Dragon — to the death! But one of our green-skinned law enforcers has the brain of Emperor Kurr!
Featuring an incentive cover by comic book legend Happy HERB TRIMPE!
RETAILER NOTE: This issue ships with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Cover (by ERIK LARSEN), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Cover (by HERB TRIMPE). See order form for further details.
THE WEIRD WORLD OF JACK STAFF #1
story PAUL GRIST
art & cover PAUL GRIST
JANUARY 20
32 PAGES / FC $3.50
BEGINNING A BRAND NEW ERA IN THE LIFE OF BRITAIN'S GREATEST HERO! Castletown is home to giant robots, vampire reporters, victorian escape artists and also Britain's Greatest Hero. Welcome to the Weird World of Jack Staff!
John Smith is a builder. He also seems to be a superhero, only he doesn't know about that. The only thing he knows is that a lot of people want him dead. And the only weapon he has to protect himself with is a wooden stick…
CHEW #1 COLLECTOR’S EDITION
story JOHN LAYMAN
art & cover ROB GUILLORY
JANUARY 6
32 PAGES / BW $10.00
S&N EDITION LIMITED TO 100 COPIES $25.00
This ultra-rare special edition of CHEW #1 is limited to 3,000 copies and will feature an exclusive cover with a gold-foil embossed logo, no ads and an all-new behind the scenes bonus section. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this rare collectable comic commemorating the debut of the breakout hit of 2009!
ROCKETBOTS: TROUBLE IN TIME HC
story ALEXANDER GRECIAN
art & cover CHRIS GRINE
JANUARY 13
48 PAGES / FC $12.99
Robots vs. dinosaurs and cavemen and other robots! Five alien robots crash land on Earth in the Jurassic Age and wait millions of years to be rescued, only to find that their rescuers are far more advanced robots and intend to use them for scrap! The RocketBots must enlist the aid of primitive humans to fight alongside them or face being melted down.
DYNAMO 5, VOL. 4: CHANGE OR DIE TP
story JAY FAERBER
art MAHMUD A. ASRAR, YILDIRAY CINAR, & MATTEO SCALERA
cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY
JANUARY 27
166 pages / FC $15.99
The Dynamo 5 team takes on the Brain Trust, an army of Whiptails, and a super-villain couple having a lovers' spat. Meanwhile, the mysterious Father Gideon embarks on an evil plan that will change Dynamo 5 forever!
Collects DYNAMO 5 #20-25, including issue #0!
INVINCIBLE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOL. 5 HC
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY
SEPTEMBER 23
32 PAGES / FC $34.99
Witness Invincible's transition from new hero just starting out to an established superhero! This volume collects Invincible's confrontation with Cecil Steadman, the return of the Reanimen and the beginning of a bold new era for Invincible! Collects INVINCIBLE #49-60.
JERSEY GODS, VOL. 2: AND THIS IS HOME TP
story GLEN BRUNSWICK
art DAN McDAID
cover WHILCE PORTACIO
JANUARY 20
144 PAGES/FC $14.99
Barock begins his new life with Zoe and moves into her modest apartment in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. But it wont be easy: Zoe has her heart set on a Frank Lloyd Wright house so expensive Barock may have to cut back on the super-heroics and take a high-fashion modeling gig in Paris just to pay the bills. Also, could there be a connection between "The Abandoned" – a mysterious group of earthbound villains – and the Gods of Neboron? Features a new DAN McDAID art section showcasing never-before-seen sketches from the series, plus a cover gallery by MIKE ALLRED. Special introduction from JAMES ROBINSON. Collects JERSEY GODS #6-10.
SAVAGE DRAGON: BACK IN BLUE TP
story ERIK LARSEN
art & cover ERIK LARSEN
JANUARY 6
144 PAGES / FC $14.99
Savage Dragon is welcomed back to the Chicago Police force and what a welcome it is! Featuring the riotous return of the savage one's arch nemesis Overlord, the introduction of the villainous Virus, the departure of Alex Wilde, a brutal battle with the deadly Dart and the resurgence of the Golden Age Daredevil! This one has it all! Collects SAVAGE DRAGON #145-150.
SHADOWHAWK CHRONICLES, VOL. 1 TP
story JIM VALENTINO
art JIM VALENTINO & FRIENDS
cover JIM VALENTINO
JANUARY 27
488 PAGES / BW $19.99
AN IMAGE UNITED TIE-IN! And timed to precede the launch of ShadowHawk’s new on-going series in May! Collecting Image founder JIM VALENTINO’s multi-million selling series for the first time between two covers! The return of the vigilante so violent he was at odds with both law enforcement and the underworld! Collects SHADOWHAWK #1-4, SHADOWHAWK II #1-3, SHADOWHAWK III #1-4, SHADOWHAWK #12-18, plus excerpts from SHADOWHAWK GALLERY #1 and surprise pin-ups by some of comics’ top talents—including JEFF SMITH, DALE KEOWN, DAVE GIBBONS, KEITH GIFFEN and many more!
THE WALKING DEAD, BOOK 5 HC
JANUARY 20
304 PAGES / BW $34.99
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN
cover CHARLIE ADLARD
This hardcover features another 12 issues of the hit series along with the covers for the issues all in one oversized hardcover volume. Perfect for long time fans, new readers, and anyone interested in reading a zombie movie on paper that never ends. Collects THE WALKING DEAD #49-60.
YOUNGBLOOD, VOL. 2: VOTED OFF THE ISLAND TP
story JOE CASEY
art DEREC DONOVAN & ROB LIEFELD
cover ROB LIEFELD
JANUARY 6
104 PAGES / FC $9.99
The brand-new YOUNGBLOOD library continues with this latest collection. As Shaft and Co. go deep underground, the Televillain makes his move on a nation glued to the tube! And who is this all-new, all-different Youngblood team that's taken over the show? Are their Q-ratings high enough to take on the evil of Mayhem, Inc? All this and the secret of the mysterious Scion! Loaded with extra features! Collects YOUNGBLOOD #5-#8.
THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #21 (RES)
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art & cover JASON HOWARD
variant cover WHILCE PORTACIO
JANUARY 27
32 PAGES / FC $2.99
“LEGACY,” Part One—It all begins here: the end of THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN! All the pieces are coming together, secrets will be revealed, and the true origin of Wolf-Man will be told as we march toward the monumental conclusion to this series. In this issue: Zechariah has been beaten, caged and left to rot. But this vampire has been around too long to give up now. Wolf-Man, beware! Now is a time for REVENGE!
RETAILER NOTE: This issue ships with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Cover (by JASON HOWARD), retailers may purchase one Variant Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO.
CHEW #8
story JOHN LAYMAN
art & cover ROB GUILLORY
JANUARY 20
32 PAGES / FC $2.99
INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR: Part Three—Introducing Poyo! In the cockfighting ring, Poyo is almost impossible to defeat. This makes Poyo's owners very, very rich. It also has a habit of making Poyo's owners very, very dead. Guess who gets assigned to track down Poyo, and the murderers who have stolen him?
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
COWBOY NINJA VIKING #4 (OF 4)
story AJ LIEBERMAN
art & cover RILEY ROSSMO
JANUARY 20
24 PAGES / FC $3.50
4.2 million people want to know just what in the hell happened in San Cristobal. The only place they’ll find an answer? CNV #4. And it ain’t pretty. But it is kinda funny… and by “funny” we mean “bloody slaughter”. Not ready to pay? How ‘bout we toss in CNV’s arch nemesis / hairstylist.
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
ELEPHANTMEN #0 (O/A)
story RICHARD STARKINGS & JOE CASEY
art & cover LADRÖNN
JANUARY 6
32 PAGES / FC $2.99
Re-presenting the origin of the Elephantmen from the SOLD OUT first issue of HIP FLASK.
ELEPHANTMEN #24
story RICHARD STARKINGS
art MORITAT
cover BOO COOK
JANUARY 13
32 PAGES / FC $3.50
QUESTIONABLE THINGS: Part One—MORITAT returns for a new story arc that pits Elephantman against Elephantmen. Simm's secret has been revealed and all hell breaks loose!
EXISTENCE 3.0 #3 (OF 4)
story NICK SPENCER
art & cover RON SALAS
JANUARY 13
32 PAGES / FC $3.50
An all-out war erupts between the various factions seeking control of the transfer process, while in the midst of the chaos, an unlikely romance blooms. Meanwhile, a mysterious assassin sheds new light on the true origins of the process itself.
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
FALL OUT TOYWORKS #5 (OF 5)
created by FALL OUT BOY, DARREN ROMANELLI & NATHAN CABRERA
story BRETT LEWIS
art SUNNY GHO & IMAGINARY FRIENDS STUDIOS
cover STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
JANUARY 6
32 PAGES / FC $3.99
TIFFANY BLUES: Conclusion—“WELL, WHAT IF SOMEONE ELSE HAD THE SAME DREAM?” As the Baron and the Toymaker clash in their final battle, Tiffany is lost amid the many shattered memory fragments that make up her programming. Just who is TIFFANY?
Inspired by the ideas and lyrics of FALL OUT BOY, FALL OUT TOYWORKS brings the magic of innocence to life as both a toy maker and his invention set about learning the true secrets of life.
FORGETLESS #2 (OF 5)
story NICK SPENCER
art JORGE COEHLO & MARLEY ZARCONE
cover MARLEY ZARCONE
JANUARY 6
32 PAGES / FC $3.50
Meet Derrick, failed T-shirt maker and substitute hypnotist's assistant. Derrick is broke, desperate, and about to get himself killed to get more views on YouTube. There is something horribly wrong with this guy! At least he got in the door at FORGETLESS, though. Continuing the story of one very dangerous night of clubbing in New York's Lower East Side.
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
GOD COMPLEX #2
story MICHAEL AVON OEMING & DANIEL BERMAN
art JOHN BROGLIA
cover MICHAEL AVON OEMING
DECEMBER 2
32 PAGES / FC $2.99
Magic, monsters and GODS are back! In this action packed issue the GODS hit Paul where it hurts… his own neighborhood. And now he must fight for his life; has Paul been found out? Will he be able to protect Sophia and George or are they in as much danger as he is?
INVINCIBLE #70
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA
JANUARY 20
32 PAGES / FC $2.99
OVERWHELMED! Invincible finds himself faced against the combined might of the Sequid legions! Is he willing to do what must be done in order to save the world – and will this event push him over the edge or bring him back from it?
KING CITY #6
story BRANDON GRAHAM
art & cover BRANDON GRAHAM
JANUARY 20
32 PAGES / BW $2.99
It’s the thrilling next chapter of BRANDON GRAHAM’s saga! The coffin is open and the thing inside it walks among us! Statues cry, rivers turn black! In short, s@!# is going down! This is the issue not to miss, as Joe opens up a can of feline whup-ass!
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
THE MICE TEMPLAR: DESTINY #6
story BRYAN J.L. GLASS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING
art VICTOR SANTOS
cover MICHAEL AVON OEMING
variant cover VICTOR SANTOS & VERONICA GANDINI
JANUARY 13
32 PAGES / FC $3.50
“THE BATS OF MEAVE”—Karic's destiny has been a mystery to the young mouse ever since tragedy first struck his home, and when he learned he was a focal point for supernatural forces. Now the cryptic Bats of Meave render their judgment, and set Karic upon a course of action that can only end in disaster. While Cassius leads Llochloraine, the Templar, Maeven, and their students in a desperate battle against the fearsome and deadly power of the Scorpion God.
RETAILER NOTE: This issue ships with two covers, intermixed 50/50.
PROOF #28
story ALEXANDER GRECIAN
art CHRIS GRINE
cover RILEY ROSSMO & CHRIS GRINE
DECEMBER 16
32 PAGES / FC $3.50
“CONCLUSIONS”—Series finale... The Dover Demon is gone and Proof’s future is uncertain. As the government moves in to shut down The Lodge, Proof makes a startling discovery that may change everything he thinks he knows about himself.
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
SKY PIRATES OF NEO TERRA #5 (OF 5)
story JOSH WAGNER
art & cover CAMILLA D’ERRICO
JANUARY 13
32 PAGES / FC $2.99
As Billy infiltrates Forgotten Isle, the hearts and minds of his friends become a battle ground for a conflict between Witch Queen’s evil machine and the Light Crystal. Though hopelessly outnumbered, Billy’s personal struggles hold the key to defeating the Pirate King. Based on a new game for the Nintendo DS and Wii.
UNDERGROUND #5 (OF 5)
story JEFF PARKER
art & cover STEVE LIEBER
DECEMBER 16
32 PAGES / FC $3.50
MINISERIES CONCLUSION! Wes and Seth have come to the end of the line- and so has Harden. As everyone converges upon the entrance to Stillwater Cave up above, the conflict below reaches a very final conclusion.
THE WALKING DEAD #69
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN
JANUARY 13
32 PAGES / BW $2.99
At long last... they arrive. But will things get better... or WORSE?
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
McFarlane Toys
MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NFL SERIES 22 ACTION FIGURES
NFL Debut of Collector Level!
* Tom Brady—Silver Collector Level (93286-7)
* Matt Cassel—Classic Chase (93284-3)
* Adrian Peterson—Gold Collector Level (93283-6)
* Matt Forte—Bronze Collector Level (93281-2)
* Matt Ryan—Classic Chase/Premier Collector Level (93282-9)
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Assorted Pack Information: 8-pack case includes at least 1 piece of each figure. Every Assorted Case pack will include 7 standard figures and either 1 Classic Chase, or Collector Level figure.
Solid Pack Information: No Collector Level figures are included in Solid Case Packs. All figures available in solid case packs of 8 pieces per case. Figures with Classic Chase versions will come with 7 standard and 1 Classic Chase figure. Refer to individual item codes when ordering.
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MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NHL SERIES 23 ACTION FIGURES
NHL Debut of Collector Level!
* Marc-Andre Fleury—Silver Collector Level (76071-2)
* Gordie Howe—Gold Collector Level/MVP Collector Level (76073-6)
* Alexander Ovechkin—Classic Chase/Prmier Collector Level (76072-9)
* Teemu Selanne—All Star Collector Level (76074-3)
* Bobby Orr—Bronze Collector Level (76076-7)
* Luke Schenn—Classic Chase (76078-1)
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Assorted Pack Information: 8-pack case includes at least 1 piece of each figure. Every Assorted Case pack will include 7 standard figures and either 1 Classic Chase, or Collector Level figure.
Solid Pack Information: No Collector Level figures are included in Solid Case Packs. All figures available in solid case packs of 8 pieces per case. Figures with Classic Chase versions will come with 7 standard and 1 Classic Chase figure. Refer to individual item codes above when ordering.
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Top Cow Studios
THE DARKNESS: SHADOWS AND FLAME ONE-SHOT
(W) Rob Levin (A) Jorge Lucas (Cov) TBD
A Tale of The Darkness! Go back to the turn of the 20th Century and read a tale of lost love, the depravity of man and powers beyond our understanding in the tradition of H.P. Lovecraft! Salvador Gomes is a broken man. He has lost his beautiful wife and young daughter in a fire and now spends restless days and sleepless nights looking for solace. In desperation, he makes a bargain with “The Shadow God,” but every bargain has its price…
32pgs, FC $2.99 / one-shot
ANGELUS #2 (OF 6)
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic
Guest Appearance by The Darkness! Danielle Baptiste, the newest bearer of The Angelus, begins to explore what this new role means for her, learning what the Angelus truly is, and how it ties into our notions angels and even Heaven itself. But as she uncovers these truths, Dani begins to realize she might have surrendered any control she has over her own life.
32pgs, FC $2.99 / limited series
ANGELUS #1—SIGNED EDITION
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic
Get this limited edition signed by writer Ron Marz. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.
32pgs, FC $14.99 / Signed Edition
PILOT SEASON: STEALTH #1
(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Marc Silvestri
From the creative minds of Image partners Robert Kirkman & Marc Silvestri!
Todd Carey is recovering from a nasty divorce, his daughter is flunking out of college and he’s just learned that his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Unable to really take care of himself, Todd has allowed his father to move in with him. What Todd doesn’t know, is that his father is the masked vigilante STEALTH… and has been his entire life. Stealth has many enemies and his erratic behavior could easily get him killed — and all his trouble falls squarely in Todd’s lap.
32pgs, FC $2.99 / pilot issue
CYBERFORCE/HUNTER-KILLER #2—BASALDUA LONG BEACH COMIC CON VARIANT COVER
(W) Mark Waid (A) Kenneth Rocafort (Cov) Eric Basaldua
Get this limited edition wraparound variant cover by Eric Basaldua created exclusively for the Long Beach Comic Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.
32pgs, FC $10.00 / Convention Exclusive
TRACKER #3 (OF 5)
(W) Jonathan Lincoln (A) Francis Tsai (Cov) Francis Tsai
The first property from Top Cow and Heroes and Villains Entertainment is here!
FBI tracker Alex O'Roark and his partner Jezebel Kendal race against the clock to capture the serial killer Herod before he kills again. When Herod drags Alex's fiancé, Tory, into their game of cat and mouse, Alex may unleash the beast caged within...
32pgs, FC $2.99 / limited series
TRACKER #1—SIGNED EDITION
(W) Jonathan Lincoln (A) Francis Tsai (Cov) Francis Tsai
Get this limited edition signed by writer Jonathan Lincoln and artist Francis Tsai. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.
32pgs, FC $2.99 / Signed Edition
WITCHBLADE #134
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Sejic, Michal Ivan
PANTHEON: Part 1 (of 3)—Guest-starring Aphrodite IV! Back in New York City, Detective Sara Pezzini, bearer of the Witchblade, still struggles to come to grips with her inhuman actions during “War of the Witchblades.” But introspection might just get Sara killed when she finds herself in the crosshairs of the mysterious and deadly Aphrodite IV! Featuring a cover by series artist Sejic and a variant cover by cover illustrator Michal Ivan (The Darkness)!
Cover A – Stjepan Sejic
Cover B – Michal Ivan
32pgs, FC $2.99 / ongoing series
WITCHBLADE #131—SEJIC BALTIMORE VARIANT COVER
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic
Get this limited edition Halloween-themed variant cover by regular artist Stjepan Sejic done for the Baltimore Comic-Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.
32pgs, FC $10.00 / Convention Exclusive
THE DARKNESS ORIGINS VOLUME 2: FAMILY TIES TP
(W) David Wohl, Christina Z. (A) Marc Silvestri, Joe Benitez, Michael Turner
(Cov) Marc Silvestri
Go back to the beginning and see 21-year-old mob hitman Jackie Estacado struggle with the power and the burden of The Darkness. Also collected in this edition is the first crossover between The Darkness and Witchblade in the fan favorite “Family Ties” storyline. Featuring art by Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri and superstar Joe Benitez (Soulfire, Titans). Collects The Darkness #7-10 as well as Witchblade #18-19.
SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC $14.99
WITCHBLADE #131—ALBANY COMIC CON VARIANT COVER
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Matthew Smith
Get this limited edition Halloween-themed variant cover by Matthew Smith (Supernatural, Hellboy) done for the Albany Comic-Con. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.
32pgs, FC $10.00 / Convention Exclusive