AARDVARK VANAHEIM
CEREBUS ARCHIVE #5
(W/A) Dave Sim
Delving deeper into the history of the legendary self-publisher and his creation, Cerebus! Dave Sim gets more productive but still isn't able to sell anything, while Gene Day breaks in at Star*Reach. Rejection letters from Joe Kubert, Penthouse, Genesis magazine, and John Romita (yes, again!).
24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
STARS OF THE MONTH
TERRY MOORE'S ECHO TP'S
(W/A) Terry Moore
Julie Martin is in the wrong place at the wrong time when she’s finds herself under a strange explosion in the desert sky. The resulting fallout covers her in a mysterious silver metal that brings more trouble into Julie’s life than she could ever imagine, and a friend to die for. Volume 1, Moon Lake, collects issues #1-5. Volume 2, Atomic Dreams, collects #6-10.
VOLUME 1: MOON LAKE (JUN083602)—SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
VOLUME 2: ATOMIC DREAMS (APR090622)—SC, 7x10, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
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AC COMICS
FEMFORCE #151
(W/A) Various
As the recently-returned Stardust recovers, Ms. Victory's husband Paragon does not. Nightveil must embark on yet another solo mission, even before the mystery of The Old Dark Ones is solved. And what's up with Synn's powers? Guest-features star Miss Masque, Blue Bulleteer, and the enigmatic teen-heroine, Kinetics!
84pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
ADHOUSE BOOKS
AFRODISIAC HC
(W) Brian Maruca (A) Jim Rugg
The crew behind Street Angel hits the ghetto with the Afrodisiac, in SuperColor! There's cats, gats, spats, and feathered hats, action as big as a Georgia ham and wool so fine it'll blow your mind! Lock up your daughters, come hell or high water, cause here comes the king of the concrete jungle!
MATURE THEMES
HC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT
OFFERED AGAIN
STARS OF THE MONTH
O/A GIRL GENIUS VOLUME 8: AGATHA HETERODYNE AND THE CHAPEL OF BONES GN
(W) Phil & Kaja Foglio (A) Phil Foglio & Cheyenne Wright
Winner of the 2009 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story! 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 is an all-new installment of Phil & Kaja Foglio's award-winning gaslamp fantasy series!
SC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC SRP: $22.95
AIT/PLANETLAR
DUGOUT GN
(W) Adam Beechen (A) Manny Bello
It's action on the field and off as two great American pastimes collide. It's 1960, and the only thing that can save in-debt manager Cookie Palisetti and his sinking pro baseball team is getting his star pitcher out of prison. When the courts won't show mercy, Cookie plans an exhibition game against the prison team — as cover for the wildest, most unlikely jailbreak ever! (MAY083542)
SC, 7x10, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
HOLMES GN
(W/A) Omaha Perez
Sherlock Holmes may have been the World's Greatest Detective, but he was also an unrepetant cocaine addict. In Omaha Perez' version of the Sherlock Holmes mythos, the Sage of Baker Street is a maniac completely out of his head on drugs at all times and Dr. Watson, his own personal "Dr. Feelgood," isn't much better off! Appearance meets reality as the duo must cope with their handicaps while recovering composer Joseph Haydn's missing skull. (JAN083322)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
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ALBATROSS EXPLODING FUNNY BOOKS
CHIMICHANGA #1
(W/A) Eric Powell
Eric Powell, creator of the award winning series The Goon, brings his offbeat humor and distinctive style to his newest creation! A story fit for youngsters, Chimichanga tells the tale of a bearded girl, her less than spectacular traveling circus, and a bizarre creature that turns their lives upside down. Discover Powell's first written and illustrated creator-owned series since The Goon.
7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.00
ALTERNA COMICS INC
ADAM WRECK AND THE KALOSIAN SPACE PIRATES GN
(W/A) Michael Bracco
For two years Adam has traveled through the emptiness of the universe with his genius parents, on a ship they invented called Earth 1. While this may sound like every kid's wildest dream, there's nothing cool to see like comets, planets, or giant cyborg space aliens. But Adam's is about to take an exciting turn when his family's ship is attacked and his parents are taken captive! Shipwrecked on a strange planet filled with stranger alien creatures, Adam must find a way to save his parents from the diabolical and dastardly Kalosian Space Pirates!
SC, 6x9, 88pgs, PC SRP: $9.99
AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS
ESCAPE FROM DULLSVILLE TP
(W/A) Andy Ristaino
"Something born of extraordinary circumstances tends to allow for more incredible circumstances to happen," says creator Andy Ristaino of his immensely original comic book magnum opus, Life of A Fetus, in which a fetus, tired of its surroundings, decides to make an early exit. Everyone is after the little fetus-lad, aliens, mad truckers, babysitters with jet packs, men in black, crazed monsters, masked wrestlers, and of course the little fetus' mother.
SC, 148pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
SERENITY ROSE VOLUME 2: GOODBYE CRESTFALLEN GN
(W/A) Aaron Alexovich
Serenity "Sera" Rose, noted witch, artist and social-phobic recluse, is conjuring unspeakable monsters in her sleep. She's being hassled by government goons, ogled by a town full of freaked out tourists, and menaced by a sadistic blonde witch who just showed up to make things worse. The stress is killing her, and if she can't get her head in order, she might just take several thousand people with her!
SC, 148pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A BABYSITTER GN
(W/A) Andy Ristaino
Equipped with her trusty rocketpack, Setsuko Kagaku jet sets all around the globe keeping the world's greatest resource, the children, safe. But by day, she's just another teenager dealing with the same problems that any other Japanese schoolgirl faces: giant robots, big angry monsters, weird tentacled beasties, and alien invaders — not to mention good grades, plenty of teen angst, and boys!
SC, 9X15, 112pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
O/A 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 9-12. 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
O/A SERENITY ROSE VOLUME 1: WORKING THROUGH THE NEGATIVITY TP (NEW PRINTING)
(W/A) Aaron Alexovich
When you can float through the air and conjure up monsters out of ectoplasm, you're bound to attract attention. Come stare at Ms. Serenity Rose, local witch, as she spends the day dodging goblins, goths, and a bad case of social phobia in the spookiest 'lil town in America!
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
O/A SQUEE TP
(W/A) Jhonen Vasquez
This series features familiar faces from Johnny, the Homicidal Maniac, but focuses on poor little Squee — Johnny's little trauma magnet neighbor. Squee reminds us all of what childhood was all about: witnessing vicious dog attacks, being abducted by aliens, and having dinner at Satan's house.
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMICS
VAMPIRELLA: THE SECOND COMING #4
(W) Phil Hester (A) Al Rio
The Army of Vampirella strikes back at Gore, led by a reborn Vampirella. But is she really back? Or is this just the Beginning of the End of Vampirella for good? The re-invention of Vampirella concludes and Vampirella as you know it will never be the same! Features four covers celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Vampirella, by Arthur Suydam, Simone Gabrielli, Erik Jones, and Jenny Frison.
SUYDAM COVER—20pgs, FC SRP: $1.99
GABRIELLI COVER—20pgs, FC SRP: $1.99
JONES COVER—20pgs, FC SRP: $1.99
FRISON COVER—20pgs, FC SRP: $1.99
ANTARCTIC PRESS
GOLD DIGGER TECH MANUAL #10
(W) Fred Perry, Doug Dlin (A) Fred Perry
In the GD Sourcebook tradition, we reveal the secrets and details of Gold Digger's fantastic array of gadgets, weaponry, vehicles, robots, and more...all told from the perspective of Gold Digger's foremost technology expert, Gina Diggers herself! From Beta-Tech's Phantom Rings to Hurt-bots and Peebos, from Ace's many aircraft and the ships of the Dynasty to Gina's Gina-mobiles and the Laz-E-Boy of Doom!
32pgs, FC $3.99
GOLD DIGGER #113
(W/A) Fred Perry
Penny's boyfriend Ace has vanished, and she asks Gina to help track him down with the aid of Gespent's superior wave-motion detection equipment. Penny suspects this somehow involves his new rival/possible object of infatuation, Skipper Von Richthofen, the ace pilot of the mercenary team Night Flight. Ace has indeed disappeared to settle accounts with Skippy, but he gets more than he bargains for when their duel accidentally damages a top secret government aircraft! Will Ace become a fugitive? Will he be forced to side with Night Flight?
32pgs, FC $2.99
GOLD DIGGER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #3
(W/A) Fred Perry, Various
Fred Perry and your other favorite A.P. artists bring you more tidings of comfort and joy (and humor) with this year's Gold Digger Christmas Special! Reward someone (even yourself) for shoveling that snow, buying those gifts, decorating that tree, or just doing good deeds to put yourself on Santa's "Nice" list!
32pgs, b&w $3.50
BAD KIDS GO TO HELL TP
(W) Matt Spradlin, Barry Wernick (A) Anthony Vargas, Chris Allen
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!
A construction crew discovers a primal supernatural force when they break ground for a new commemorative library for Crestview Academy, a prestigious Midwestern prep school and home to the spoiled offspring of the city's social elite.
Three years later, six of Crestview's richest (and hottest) students are brought together early one Saturday for detention inside the newly completed library. Bored, the kids talk about their school's infamous "dark presence", and the kids goad one another into a half-hearted seance. Then the joke turns deadly when they rouse an angry spirit...and start to die one by one in horrible accidents!
However, as the kids drop like flies, are the murders really the work of an evil phantom, or has one of these six spoiled brats secretly conspired to bring them all together for detention in order to "level" the social playing field and do away with the competition? Collects Bad Kids Go to Hell #1-4.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 132pgs, FC $14.99
PRINCE OF HEROES CHAPTER II TP
(W/A) Rod Espinosa
Having worked for Marvel Comics and Dark Horse and having been praised by the likes of Warren Ellis, Harlan Ellison, J.H. Williams and Publisher's Weekly, amongst many, many others, highly 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.
Evacuated from their homeland by impending war, Ronen and his mother now travel aboard the Nebulous Mirage to the deep reaches of the outer universe. Beyond the borders of the United Empires Government lies the homeland of the superhuman Darem, Ronen’s ancestral people. But the journey will be long, and challenges await, for Ronen soon finds out they are traveling with more than just war refugees. Danger awaits around the next corner!
All 200 full-color pages of this magnum opus are done in the highest quality that people have come to expect from Rod! Embark on an epic journey that absolutely will not disappoint ANY fans of sci-fi, space opera and high adventure! Collects Prince of Heroes Chapter II #1-6.
SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC $19.95
PRINCE OF HEROES CHAPTER II HC
(W/A) Rod Espinosa
The newest chapter of Rod Espinosa's galaxy-spanning epic will also be available in a limited hardback edition! Rod's storytelling and art are in ever-greater demand, so this special printing is sure to go quickly! Order yours today! LIMITED PRINT RUN; ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR!
HC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC $29.95
PRESIDENT EVIL: EAT THE PRESS PRINT
(A) David Hutchison
This season, deck your halls with the latest in politically aware decor about combating the undead! David Hutchison's superior skill blends a perfect portrait of our President with a knowing tribute to the original Evil Dead. A perfect gift for the horror fan or political pundit in your family!
Poster, 18x24, FC $19.99
POSEFILE POCKET MANGA VOL. 1 TP
Layout: GURU-eFX
Photography: Wes Hartman, Paul Gonzales III, Paul Kilpatrick
The mother of all photo reference series has birthed a daughter every bit as awesome! This new, pocket-sized edition of Antarctic Press's runaway best-seller lets you run your photo-ref riffs on the road or anywhere else you go! Thousands of photos show you male and female models in numerous costumes and poses and with various props. Each pose is photographed "Matrix-style" from three different heights, giving you all the angle views you need for any scene! Grab this "wallet-size" photo-reference book and bring your art skills into focus!
SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W $12.95
NHS: SHIDOSHI POCKET MANGA VOL. 7 TP
(W) Robby Bevard (A) Ben Dunn
In the aftermath of a surge of conflicting magics that changed Quagmire into an RPG nightmare, Ricky Feeple finally reaches Dimension X, home of the giant rats and reunites with his long-lost father, Bob Feeple—and his new rat stepsister?! Joy and confusion are tempered by solemn realization as his mother, Anna, reveals some grim truths of her own past that will drastically affect Ricky's future. Undaunted, Ricky bids his parents farewell—perhaps for the last time—and he, his girlfriend Sora, and his new sister Bianca set forth to find their way back through the multiple alternate realities. Ricky's goal is nothing less than confronting Yuudai, leader of the Shidoshi, who has proven himself Ricky's superior in almost every way. But having killed Yuudai once (quickly followed by his resurrection), Ricky can't ever bring himself to take another life, so what chance does he have of defeating his ultimate foe? Collects Ninja High School #166-170.
SC, 5x7, 152 pages, B&W $12.99
A VERY ZOMBIE CHRISTMAS #1
(W/A) David Hutchison
Remember that classic holiday film about what the world would've been like if someone had never been alive? Well, this isn't quite the same... This winter, the weather outside isn't the only thing that's frightful! The wrong sort of holidays spirits are on the loose as zombies roam the streets, spreading their own gift that keeps on giving. You'd better watch out... NO ADS.
B&W, 32pgs $3.50
APE ENTERTAINMENT
THE BLACK COAT: OR GIVE ME DEATH #4
(W) Ben Lichius (A) Francesco Francavilla
The Black Coat and Lord Morrow finally square off with the future of the American Colonies hanging in the balance. As British soldiers advance on Lexington green, the second series promises to go out with a bang heard 'round the world!
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #6 (JUN073238)
32pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $3.50
SULLENGREY: SACRIFICE TP
(W) Jocelyn Gajeway (A) Drew Rausch, Chandra Free
In this coming-of-age zombie story, we are reminded that every day is terrifying. A local club promoter sacrifices everything in a quest for power. Mr Gryme fights off a horde of cookie-selling undead, and Salam is left to cope with Grey's death.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 148pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
ARCANA STUDIO
ANYWHERE #2
(W) Tom Akel, Eric Mahoney (A) Alan Quah
Evils abound when ex-roommates seek revenge, alien head lice invade, supervillains come out of the closet, and the homeless attack! The purchase of this issue is guaranteed to enhance your sex life and make your estranged parents apologize for a trauma-filled childhood. The perfect jumping-on point for new readers!
MATURE THEMES
24pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $3.50
COIN OPERATED BOY GN
(W) Steven Prouse (A) Robert Grabe
Two stories in one world. Coin Operated Boy tells the tales of two self-aware robots and their relationships with their respective creators. Genesis wants a love without complications and she'll engineer the perfect boy to get it. Enter Daniel, Genie's clockwork creation. Then, Sara thinks she is a girl just like any other, but when the reality that she's an android hits her, she hits back.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM GN
(W) Bruce Brown (A) Renzo Podesta
After visiting his father in Butler Sanitarium, young Howard Lovecraft ignores his father's warning and uses the legendary Necronomicon to open a portal to a strange frozen world filled with horrifying creatures and grave danger. Alone and scared, Howard befriends a hideous creature he names Spot who takes him to the castle of the king where he is captured and sentenced to death!
SC, 74pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
DON BLUTH'S SPACE ACE #6
(W) Ryan Foley (A) Paulo Borges
The villainous Commander Borf has attacked Ace with the "Infanto Ray," a weapon that transforms him into an adolescent version of himself, and kidnapped his girlfriend Kimberly. It is up to Dexter, Ace's younger incarnation, to rescue Kimberly and prevent Borf using the Infanto Ray to conquer Earth!
32pgs, FC (6 of 6) SRP: $3.95
ARCHAIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC
ARTESIA BESIEGED #5
(W/A) Mark Smylie
With the arrival of surprise allies beyond the encircling enemy camps, Artesia and the embattled defenders of the city of Abenton prepare a final sortie, aiming to break the siege of the city and kill the traitor king, Euwen of Angowrie, in one blow.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $3.95
DAYS MISSING #5
(W) Phil Hester (A) Frazer Irving
The Steward, humanity's powerful and mysterious guardian, is challenged as never before. Not only by a ravenous artificial life form programmed to overrun the entire planet, but by a shadowy figure whose power and motives make them The Steward's opposite number. For fans of Planetary and Doctor Who.
32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $2.99
INANNA'S TEARS HC
(W) Rob Vollmar (A) mpMann
In Sumer, the prosperous city of Birith is known its devotion to the goddess Inanna. But after a millennium, the city is in danger of being overrun by nomadic refugees. Powerful interests outside of the city begin to question the wisdom of continuing to submit to Inanna's temple's authority. When the role of consort is passed unexpectedly to a woman named Entika, she must overcome not only the prejudices of her own people but a cunning enemy backed by the rising tide of history. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
MOUSE GUARD VOLUME 2: WINTER 1152 LIMITED BLACK & WHITE EDITION HC
(W/A) David Petersen
Just in time for the holidays comes this limited edition of Mouse Guard: Winter 1152, presenting the original size and format (12" x 12") of David Petersen's black and white artwork for the second Eisner-Award-winning series. Limited to 1,000 numbered copies in a beautiful slipcased edition. (C: 0-1-3)
HC, 12x12, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $149.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A THE KILLER VOLUME 1 HC
(W) Matz (A) Luc Jacamon
A professional. A man of few scruples, nerves of steel, and a steady trigger finger. A man whose crimes might be catching up with him. A man on the verge of cracking. The Killer is a a hardboiled noir story chronicling one man’s journey through some seriously bad mojo.
MATURE THEMESSRP: $19.95
MOUSE GUARD VOLUME 1: FALL 1152 LIMITED BLACK & WHITE EDITION HC
(W/A) David Petersen
In time for the holidays comes this limited edition of Mouse Guard: Fall 1152, presenting the original size and format (12" x 12") of David Petersen’s black-and-white artwork for the first series. Limited to 1,000 numbered copies in a beautiful slipcased edition. (OCT073262)
HC, 12x12, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $99.95
SECRET HISTORY OMNIBUS HC
(W) Jean-Pierre Pécau (A) Various
Four immortal brothers and sisters, consumed in an epic struggle to influence and shape the history of Western civilization. From Moses' challenge to the Pharaoh to the origin of the Grail myth; from the extermination of the Cathars to Nostradamus' travels in Italy; from the Spanish Armada to Napoleon's conquest of Egypt; and finally to the trenches of World War I: a secret occult history of the world told in seven chapters. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 336pgs, FC SRP: $34.95
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
ARCHIE #604
(W) Michael Uslan (A) Stan Goldberg
The aftermath of the Archie story of the century continues! What could possibly happen next? The answers may astound you!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #138
(W/A) Fernando Ruiz
The thrilling conclusion to a 2-part story reintroducing some of the most memorable characters Archie ever published! The comic book characters unleashed through the inter-dimensional portal have moved out of the Pep Comics shop and into Archie's world! It's up to Chuck, Archie, and their friends to retrieve the characters before they cause too much havoc — but it's not easy to contain a comic book character! Will these classic characters from comics' past ever go home, or will they lay down permanent roots in Riverdale? Will Archie and his friends manage to control the four color frenzy, or find themselves trapped in another dimension as well?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
ARCHIE & FRIENDS VOLUME 1: BETTY'S DIARY TP
(W/A) Various
The "Betty's Diary" stories are among the most fondly remembered of all Archie tales, with a tremendous following that exists to this day. Told with first person narrative by Betty herself, the stories focused on the day to day events in her life as she truthfully related them in her diary. Warm, funny, touching, thought provoking, occasionally heartrending, but always told with a down to earth realness, Betty's "diary entries" made fans smile, cheer and think about life.
SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
ARCHIE DIGEST #260
(W) John Rose, Bill Golliher (A) Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy
Archie is determined to take Betty to the big dance, and he won't let little things like inclement weather, a car in need of repair and lack of funds get in the way! Then, when Reggie unleashes a practical joke spree, the teachers enlist the other students to fight... err.. prank back! Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, pin-ups, and more!
Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69
BETTY & VERONICA #245
(W/A) Various
When Archie wins not one, not two, but five bouquets of roses from the local florist, he has to send them somewhere, only Betty and Veronica sure aren't happy about the other three! Then, Veronica enters a world she doesn't understand: the supermarket, where items marked "cheap" are desirable, you have to pick a number and wait in line for cold cuts, and you scan and bag your own items! Finally, the girls would never be so immature as to participate in the boys' snowball brawl, unless they got hit, of course!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #200
(W/A) Dan Parent (A) Mike Pellowski (A) Bob Bolling
Milestone 200th Issue Celebration! Intrepid reporter Ginger Lopez makes the girls relive all their past dates in game show setting, just like "This is Your Life," complete with silhouettes of ex-boyfriends behind dark screens! And just who are these exes? Then, when Betty and Veronica volunteer to help out with the grammar school after-school program, they encounter a trio of kids embroiled in a pint-sized love triangle of their own!
Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #177
(W) Mike Pellowski (A) Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Jeff Shultz
Veronica is unfazed that Betty is better at winter sports; as long as there's a line of cute boys willing to help her at the ski lodge, she doesn't mind at all! Mr. Weatherbee introduces the new teacher to all the various circles of friends that populate Riverdale High, not to mention its famous triangle of love! Finally, whatever you do, don't go shoe shopping with Betty & Veronica!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #156
(W/A) Tim Kennedy (W) Mike Pellowski (A) Tim Kennedy
Reggie imagines that Jughead is an alien from another planet — at least he thinks he's imagining it! Ethel visits her cowgirl cousin Claudine in Oklahoma and has a rip-roaring good time at the rodeo, especially when a cute cowboy offers to show her around! Plus, puzzles, pin-ups, games, and more!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #137
(W) Melanie J. Morgan (A) Tod Smith, Al Milgrom
"A Funny Kind of Love." Part 3. Bernadette Brownlee is beautiful and bright, and finds Reggie amusing despite her dislike of comedians. She promises to go to Reggie's performance as he competes in a major stand-up comic search, as long as he promises to try out for the debate team in return! No one is surprised at how Reggie's comedy act goes over, but are they prepared for seriously effective debating from the master prankster? It's the most unexpected "New Look" story yet!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #208
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Steven Butler
"Iron Dominion," Part 1. The unthinkable happens as the Iron Queen finds a way around New Mobotropolis's defenses! It's a full-scale invasion by the forces of evil, and it's up to Sonic and Tails to save the day! But what hope do they have when yet another of their friends falls prey to the Iron Queen's powers?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
SONIC UNIVERSE #11
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley
"Echoes of the Past," Part 3. New mysteries arise, along with new faces, both good and evil! But is everyone really who they say they are? It's up to Knuckles to figure it all out and rescue Angel Island before it's too late! This issue also features the long-awaited return of the Downunda Freedom Fighters and Knuckles' most unlikely ally — Dr. Finitevus!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #36
(W) Bill Golliher (A) Fernando Ruiz (W/A) Tim Kennedy
The new exchange student is out of this world, way out! Summer Madison has been sent from the future to witness 21st century life first-hand and to meet Archie Andrews, who apparently is quite the hero in the history books of the future! But when Riverdale's teens grow suspicious of her, it could lead to full-blown space-time continuum chaos! Then, Reggie excels at calling people names, especially when an unusually named family moves into Riverdale!
Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.69
VERONICA #198
(W/A) Dan Parent
An art student decides to make Veronica his muse, but is the world ready for Veronica to show up in every classical painting he does? Then, Veronica introduces her father to the "Spacebook" social networking website, only ending up having to run "interference" between her dad and her friends!
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50
ASPEN MLT
FATHOM VOLUME 3: WORLDS AT WAR TPB
(W) J. T. Krul (A) Ale Garza, Sal Regla, John Starr
The deadly tides of change rise above the surface in the exciting third chapter of the best-selling action-adventure series, FATHOM! Humankind faces a new threat to their existence from the ancient and powerful underwater race — the Black — while the return of the villainous Killian sends shockwaves throughout the already-devastated world of the Blue. Meanwhile, Aspen Matthews attempts to adjust to life above the water, but soon discovers that a future — and past — threat emerges to destroy her newly found safe haven! Collecting together for the first time the sold out Fathom Zero issue, as well as series issues #1 through #10 and the special Fathom Prelude issue, this is 320 pages of everything Fathom! And if that’s not enough, we’ll be including a complete volume 3 covers gallery including artwork by none other than Fathom creator Michael Turner!! This Fathom: Volume 3 – Worlds at War TPB is a must for any Aspen, Fathom, Michael Turner, or comic book fan! In stores December 9th, 2009.
SC, 7x10, 320pgs, FC $29.99
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS #6
(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!
The final issue of Aspen’s newest action adventure series, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS, sees the walls of her existence come crashing down upon her as Iris’ bloody trail of deception and murder lead her on a path, and showdown with one man—Mr. Ching! Atop the soaring skyline of Dubai, Iris is forced to rely on all of her life experiences up to this point, including those less favorable to her memory, to defeat the wrath of her contemptuous former employer…as well as the deadly surprise Ching has in store for his now-former Executive Assistant!
From the creative minds of David Wohl and Michael Turner, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS delivers the thrills unlike anything you’ve ever seen! In stores December 23rd, 2009!
FC, 32pgs $2.99
RETAILER NOTE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS #6 will ship with three different covers by artists Joe Benitez, Micah Gunnell and Eduardo Francisco. Each cover is available to order separately, with no quantity limitations or restrictions.
SOULFIRE (VOL 2) #3
(W) J.T. Krul (A) Marcus To, Saleem Crawford, Beth Sotelo
MICHAEL TURNER’S SOULFIRE SECOND VOLUME CONTINUES!!
Just when you thought the magic was over…
Volume 2 of Michael Turner’s smash action adventure fantasy series, SOULFIRE, continues with the third exciting issue! Worlds collide as Grace and Seph discover there is a New World Order in effect across the land as they encounter the bounty hunter Blackjack, arriving courtesy of Rainier- and looking to collect the baby dragon! Meanwhile, Malikai learns that harboring Jayden and her burgeoning abilities may not be the safest—or most legal way to avoid the public eye. And, Benoist and his mentor Gabriel find themselves un-willfully trapped under the reign of Jakobi and his malcontents on the deadly 8th Continent!
The magic has returned and it’s here to stay. Make sure you’re a part of the next exciting chapter in the storied SOULFIRE mythology! In stores December 16th, 2009!
FC, 32pgs $2.99
RETAILER NOTE: SOULFIRE (VOL 2) #3 will ship with two different covers by artists Marcus To and Randy Green! Each cover is available to order separately, with no quantity limitations or restrictions.
AVATAR PRESS
GRAVEL VOLUME 2: THE MAJOR SEVEN
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Mike Wolfer
This second color volume of Warren Ellis’ and Mike Wolfer’s on-going adventures of Combat Magician William Gravel is now available, collecting issues 8 through 14 of the series. After carving a bloody path through his fellow members of the Minor Seven, the last thing Sergeant Major William Gravel expected was to be welcomed with open arms into a much more prestigious ensemble: The Major Seven. But enlistment as the newest recruit among the Master Magicians of England comes with a price, and a penance. Before Gravel can fully gain acceptance within their ranks, the Major Seven have two tasks for him. The first, to reform the Minor Seven, whom he personally crushed with his own hands. The second, to uncover the murderer within the Major Seven who killed one of their own, the woman whose place Gravel will fill if he completes his inaugural assignments. Trouble is, the six remaining members of the Major Seven are just like the Minor Seven, a pack of bloody liars. And before he's done, the seasoned Combat Magician will make it very clear to the overseers of Britain's occult hierarchy that a penance, and a price, is not only his burden to endure. This second collection features and all-new cover by Mike Wolfer and is also available as a Hardcover edition with an exclusive cover by series artist Mike Wolfer that is limited to just 2000 copies.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC $19.99
HC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC $27.99
GRAVEL #17
(W) Warren Ellis (W/A/C) Mike Wolfer
Ellis and Wolfer unveil the mysteries of the third major Gravel story arc, The Last King of England, and the magicians of Britain may never recover! Gravel rejected many possibilities in choosing his new Minor Seven. One of them found out. And he doesn't care that Gravel is the new king of magic. He's going to pick off Gravel's new recruits, to humiliate Gravel...and because he just likes killing people... It’s never a dull day being Combat Magician William Gravel. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by Mike Wolfer.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—FC, 32pgs $3.99
WRAPAROUND—FC, 32pgs $3.99
WARREN ELLIS’ STRANGE KILLINGS VOL. 1 TP (NEW PRINTING)
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Mike Wolfer
This TPB is the third installment, after Strange Kiss and Stranger Kisses, of the on-going adventures of William Gravel, Combat Magician. For the second time in history, the British Government sends in its crack troops, the Special Air Service, to quell a major prison riot. But not even these, the most accomplished and frightening soldiers on Earth, are equipped to face what lies at the center of the prison, the heart of the riot. In fact the only man in the SAS qualified to deal with the horror within is the recently disgraced Sergeant Major William Gravel: combat magician. But inside the prison lies a man waiting to fight with more than mortal weapons. The will be at least one more strange killing this evening. (STAR17794)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W $9.95
WARREN ELLIS’ STRANGE KILLINGS: STRONG MEDICINE TP (NEW PRINTING)
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Mike Wolfer
Ellis and Wolfer return for this fifth volume of the adventures of Combat Magician William Gravel and unleash a new series full of bad juju. Gravel finally escapes his deniable ops in the USA and is able to return to his home in London. But before he can even settle in, he gets sucked into a horrific child mutilation investigation. Because this child was killed in a very specific way, it was a muti-killing designed to bring powerful magic to someone. And if Gravel can’t stop him, many more children will die to create a black magician with very strong medicine. (MAY042360)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W $9.99
WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: NECROMANCER TP (NEW PRINTING)
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Mike Wolfer
Horror fans will not want to miss this sixth volume of William Gravel’s adventures, the zombie epic Necromancer! Warren Ellis' cult hit STRANGE KILLINGS is back with "combat magician" William Gravel's most gut-wrenching mission yet! Deployed to a steaming Philippine island, Gravel's assignment is to assassinate an investigative reporter about to expose a chemical weapon lab sanctioned by the British government. But double-crosses and political intrigue have marked Gravel for murder by his S.A.S. comrades as he realizes that he has been led into a trap by a vengeance-seeking superior. And it only gets worse. They are zombies: Scores of flesh-ripping, reanimated corpses seeking to shred and devour everyone and everything in their path. If Gravel is able to uncover the shocking truth hidden within the jungle on this island of the dead, can even his otherworldly powers help him escape from a madman, and army of the undead and four squads of heavily armed S.A.S soldiers out for his blood? (JUN062917)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W $16.99
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WARREN ELLIS’ DARK BLUE TP
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Jacen Burrows
Violent, disturbed cop Frank Christchurch has too many problems. Frank Christchurch is on the way down. And he might take everyone with him. Features an afterword by Warren Ellis.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W $8.95
WARREN ELLIS’ SCARS TP
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Jacen Burrows
John Cain has been working Homicide long enough to get hard to pretty much anything. Today, it all gets too much. How much of a monster do you have to become to hunt monsters? Second Printing with a brand new cover design.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W $17.99
SUPERGOD #2
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Garrie Gastonny
(C) Felipe Massafera
SUPERGOD: Here comes the flying man to save you. I suggest you start screaming now. From the creator of THE AUTHORITY and PLANETARY comes the craziest, nastiest, most soulless and criminal superhero comic of the year! SUPERGOD issue 2: south-east Asia is on fire, an artificial angel whose brain is a faulty radio to God has been loosed on the world, something unimaginable is rising in China, attempts to reactivate America's superhuman in his underground fake childhood town are not going well, nuclear winter blankets the world -- and things haven't even gotten BAD yet. This is what a superhuman arms race would look like. This is what asking to be saved by men who can fly would look like. Take every superhero comic ever published, shove them into a nuclear-powered blender, soak it in bad vodka and set the whole thing alight -- and SUPERGOD will crawl out and eat your brain! This five issue color series is drawn by Garrie Gastonny with colors by Digikore. SUPERGOD is available with a Regular cover painted by Felipe Massafera, a Wraparound by series artist Garrie Gastonny, and a special retailer incentive Church Of Supergod Edition!
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $3.99
SUPERGOD #2 CHURCH OF THE SUPERGOD—ORDER INCENTIVE
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Garrie Gastonny
For every 3 books purchased (can be mix-and-match any of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy Supergod #2 Church of the Supergod Edition.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (2 of 5) PI
ANNA MERCURY 2 #1—CHICAGO COMIC-CON EDITION
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Facundo Percio (C) Matt Martin
The perfect place to jump aboard the Anna express as Matt Martin serves up this stunning new cover that was previously only available at Chicago Comic-con! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99
IGNITION CITY #5—AUXILIARY
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Gianluca Pagliarani
Everything gets turned on its head in the final issue of this amazing series with an all-new Pagliarani cover! This special first printing that is limited to just 2000 copies and is available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.99
NO HERO #7—ZOMBIES EDITION
(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Juan Jose Ryp
There is no finer way to remember the dead than to draw them as rotting zombies! Juan Jose Ryp serves up all the decaying stars of No Hero on this special first printing that is limited to just 2000 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (7 of 7) $3.99
CROSSED #9—AUXILIARY
(W) Garth Ennis (A/C) Jacen Burrows
The super-sized bloodbath of a conclusion to the most controversial series of the year! This all-new Jacen Burrows cover on this special first printing is not to be missed and is limited to just 2000 copies and is available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
40pgs, FC (9 of 9) $4.99
CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: THE LAST BATTLE PREVIEW—CHICAGO COMIC-CON EDITION
(W) Garth Ennis (A/C) Oscar Jimenez
This special edition is the first of the “Anti-Christ” alternates for this series and was previously only available at Chicago Comic-con! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $1.99
CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: THE LAST BATTLE #4
(W) Garth Ennis (A/C) Oscar Jimenez
Garth Ennis returns to the fan-favorite Chronicles of Wormwood series! Continuing the on-going series of mini-series, Jimmy the Rabbit, Jay, and Danny Wormwood, the Anti-Christ himself, are back in a new full-color six issue series that promises to provide everything you love about Ennis! Jacko is back in New York and turning it into a demonic infested Hell. Danny’s life with Maggie is heading right into the gutter. Jimmy just can’t find a way to get laid. How can things possibly get any worse? Series artist Oscar Jimenez provides the stunning cover and interior art. Ennis drags the whole world into the gutter with his trademark razor-sharp dialogue, biting wit, and the stunning art of Jimenez, all in full-color. This sacrilegious artifact is available with Regular and Visions of Hell Wraparound, both by series artist Jimenez, and special retailer incentive Anti-Christ Edition!
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (4 of 6) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (4 of 6) $3.99
CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: THE LAST BATTLE #4—ANTI-CHRIST ORDER INCENTIVE
(W) Garth Ennis (A/C) Oscar Jimenez
For every 3 books purchased (can be mix-and-match any of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy Chronicles of Wormwood: The Last Battle #4 Anti-Christ Edition.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (4 of 6) PI
ABSOLUTION #5
(W) Christos Gage (A) Roberto Viacava (C) Jacen Burrows
John Dusk's life continues to unravel as he finds himself in combat against his former teammates. Has he finally snapped? And even if he survives, is there any hope of salvaging some kind of life...or will he become a fugitive criminal like those he once hunted? The searing saga of Absolution rockets to its conclusion...don't miss the book Ed Brubaker calls "my favorite thing from Christos Gage so far"! John always knew there would come a time when he had to choose between his two lives. That time is now. And either way, there's no going back. He wants to be forgiven...but he doesn't want to stop. This series explodes into stores with a Regular cover by Jacen Burrows, Wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp and Crime Files Edition (featuring Steel Rain) by Mike Wolfer, as well as a Vigilante Retailer Order Incentive.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (5 of 6) $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (5 of 6) $3.99
CRIMEFILES—32pgs, FC (5 of 6) $3.99
ABSOLUTION #5—VIGILANTE ORDER INCENTIVE
(W) Christos Gage (A) Roberto Viacava (C) Jacen Burrows
For every 3 books purchased (can be mix-and-match any of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Absolution #5 Vigilante Edition.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (5 of 6) PI
ABSOLUTION #1—CHICAGO COMIC-CON EDITION
(W) Christos Gage (A/C) Roberto Viacava
The perfect place to jump aboard Absolution as series artist Roberto Viacava serves up this new cover that was previously only available at Chicago Comic-con! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 6) $3.99
ABSOLUTION #2—AUXILIARY HOMAGE
(W) Christos Gage (A) Roberto Viacava (C) Juan Jose Ryp
Juan Jose Ryp delivers another of his masterful Homage covers! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (2 of 6) $3.99
ASYLUM PRESS
FEARLESS DAWN #2
(W/A) Steve Mannion
Hopped up out of their freakin' minds on the Combat "Power" drug, Fearless Dawn and Number Seven go on a rampage through Helga's camp. The combat monster versions of Fearless Dawn and Old Number Seven smash a lot of stuff and main aplenty as they make their exciting escape! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.95