Arriving Wednesday 4/11/07

52 WEEK #49
Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Breakdowns by Keith Giffen Art by various Backup features by Waid and various Covers by J.G. Jones The end is near! As the year races towards its close, we follow our heroes through their final steps in space - and time! From the mean streets of Gotham to the far reaches of deep space, the last weeks tick down to their shattering conclusion. World War III is just the beginning! Plus, more origins of the DC Universe, including the JLA with Ethan Van Sciver and Batman with Andy Kubert! These final issues feature art by Darick Robertson, Eddy Barrows, Joe Bennett, Justiniano and more. 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes. Week 48 on sale April 4 • Week 49 on sale April 11 • Week 50 on sale April 18 • Week 51 on sale April 25 • Week 52 advance-solicited; on sale May 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
AFTER THE CAPE #2
'SECRET LIFE' Ethan lapses deeper into a life of crime, but when his erstwhile teammates uncover his secret, the price may be too steep to pay...even for a fallen hero.
ALL STAR SUPERMAN #7
ALL STAR SUPERMAN #7 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely The best-selling, smash hit All Star Superman bursts into another issue by comics masterminds Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely! The world is flipped upside down when the Man of Steel encounters his topsy-turvy doppelganger Bizarro! Round and square Earths collide in all-out, All Star action as two mismatched Supermen go toe-to-toe.
ALL STAR SUPERMAN VOL 1 HC
Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely The amazing creative team of writer Grant Morrison (BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM) and artist Frank Quitely (WE3) join forces to take Superman back to basics and create a new vision of the World's First Super-Hero! This hardcover collection features the first six issues of the acclaimed series! Witness the Man of Steel in exciting new adventures featuring Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Bizarro, and more! Advance-solicited; on sale April 11 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #7
Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils and Cover by RON FRENZ 'Obsession!' A new chapter opens as Peter and Mary Jane Parker struggle to accept their daughter's recent decision and Spider-Girl finds herself torn between friendship and justice when one of the Ladyhawks embarks on a mission of vengeance, determined to get revenge on the Hobgoblin for crippling her twin sister. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
AMELIA RULES #17
by Jimmy Gownley & Various Celebrate five years of your favorite spitfire! This giant-sized issue contains five hysterical new stories by Jimmy Gownley. And the celebration continues with a cover by Terry Moore and artwork and contributions from Harlan Ellison, Andy Runton, David Fury, Joe Staton, Batton Lash, Greg Evans, Mark Crilley, Jane Fisher, Todd Webb, Harold Buchholz, and more! If you haven't sampled this Eisner-nominated sensation, now's your chance!
ARCHIE #574
by Various 'Dinner for Six': When the parents of Archie, Betty and Veronica make plans to meet for dinner, the teens are mortified. What if the subject turns to the eternal love triangle? Each imagines, and worries, over what may happen from their unique perspective. Will the dinner conversation leave these love-birds cooked? 'A Real Keeper': Mr. Lodge sends Archie home in the rain so Veronica can date the son of a businessman he's hoping to make a deal with. Will the rich kid be a better investment than Archie, or just another one for the 'loss' column?
BATMAN STRIKES #32
Written by Scott Beatty Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Sanford Green The Joker's sick of Batman, and he's putting together a posse of Gotham's baddest bad guys to put the Bat out of their misery, once and for all! Can even the Dark Knight handle the Joker, Poison Ivy, Clayface, Firefly and more? On sale April 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
BATTLE POPE VOL 3 TP PILLOW TALK
Picking up right were volume two left off, the latest trade paperback collection follows Pope through three love affairs and the sometimes-deadly ramifications of them all. Jesus Vs. Santa! Pope makes time with The Virgin Mary! This one has it all! Now presented in FULL-COLOR! Collects BATTLE POPE #9-11 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA CYLON APOCALYPSE #2
by Javier Grillo-Marxuach & Carlos Rafael Dynamite Entertainment presents an all-new Battlestar Galactica event featuring the Dynamite debut of Javier Grillo-Marxuach, ultra-popular TV writer/producer on Lost and Medium! After the events of last issue - in which the classic crew of the Battlestar Galactica discovered a new path to Earth - Adama decides on a course of action to take the battle to the Cylons and unleashes his own Apocalypse on humanity's greatest enemies! Plus: Cylons invade the Galactica! Grillo-Maruach is joined by Battlestar artist Carlos Rafael, along with colorist Carlos Lopez, for this special comic book event! Featured cover artists for this issue include: the legendary Michael Golden, the modern master Pat Lee, colonial warrior Carlos Rafael, and master of all things time and space, Jim Starlin (all cover versions ship in an equal ratio)! Don't miss it!
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ZAREK #4
by Brandon Jerwa & Adriano Batista From Dynamite Entertainment comes a new Battlestar Galactica mini-series starring Tom Zarek, the loyalty-testing revolutionary played by original series actor Richard Hatch! The mini-series event concludes here as we take Tom Zarek up to the events of the New Battlestar Galactica episode, 'Bastille Day!' As the colonies are thrown into turmoil, the Cylon attack allows Zarek and the others a chance to escape from their captors. After using his fighting skills to rally guards and prisoners alike to repel a Cylon attack on the Astral Queen, Tom Zarek discovers that his beloved Sagittaron is never going to be his home again… All the New Battlestar action and intrigue is brought to you by writer Brandon Jerwa and artist Adriano Batista!
BLADE #8
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Because you demanded it: Hannibal King is back! And the fangs are sure to fly! This Lethal Weapon/Rush Hour-style team-up is brought to you by Marc (Wolverine, Call of Duty 3) Guggenheim and industry legend Howard (New Avengers) Chaykin. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #124
Blade of the Immortal's level of unsettling horror gets kicked up a big notch in 'Barefoot,' Samura's current story arc. Doc Burando is put back into service in the dark prisons under Edo Castle. Kagimura gambles that he can get his top lunatic doctor back on track with just a few . . . unconventional adjustments. While surveying the grounds around Edo castle, Rin and Döa make a startling, stomach-churning discovery. Döa finds some ghastly clues and is thrown into another one of her furious fits of blind rage. Will Rin be able to calm her down before their search-and-recovery mission is blown? FOR MATURE READERS
BOMB QUEEN III #2
'THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE LOVELY,' Part Three When the Queen discovers her old sparring partner, Blacklight, has broken New Port City law to rescue Rebound's mother, the s#!t hits the fan! Plus a special bonus: the Bomb Queenopoly game board! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
BPRD GARDEN OF SOULS #2
Abe Sapien's investigation brings him closer to a jungle compound housing a group of cyborgs with a strange connection to his own past. Meanwhile, in the new B.P.R.D. headquarters basement, Johann makes a startling discovery about a member of the team, and Liz has a vision of the end of the world. • Abe finally comes face-to-face with figures from his past as Langdon Caul.
BREATHE #1
by John Sheridan & Kit Wallis China, the late 1700's. In a village, high up in the mountains, a young innocent girl, whilst out gathering flowers, is called back home to discover that something dreadful has happened to her family. Who is to blame? Could it be the local Bao Gang known for its dealings in opium or someone closer to her? Beautiful art and covers from Kit (Monster Club, Wonderland) Wallis.
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #12
Written by Robbie Busch and Tom Warburton Art by Travis Kotzebue, Maurice Fontenot, Ricardo Garcia-Fuentes and Mike DeCarlo Cover by Dan Davis Ben needs a haircut. But he'd rather be kicking alien butt! And it looks like his wish just might be granted… On sale April 11 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CASE CLOSED VOL 17 GN
by Gosho Aoyama A mysterious letter brings Conan and his friends to a mansion full of beautiful clocks that aren't quite behaving themselves. As Conan attempts to figure out what's wrong with the timepieces and who wrote the letter, he uncovers a tale of treasure, thieves, and a family tree with very twisted branches. Plus, a famous actor's wife meets with an unfortunate accident right in front of Conan, who makes it his mission to find out about her sudden demise. Rating: T+
CIVIL WAR TP
Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN The landscape of the Marvel Universe is changing, and it's time to choose: Whose side are you on? A conflict has been brewing for more than a year, threatening to pit friend against friend, brother against brother - and all it will take is a single misstep to cost thousands their lives and ignite the fuse! As the war claims its first victims, no one is safe as teams, friendships and families begin to fall apart. The crossover that rewrites the rules, CIVIL WAR stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Collecting CIVIL WAR #1-7. 192 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2179-X
CLIVE BARKERS GREAT & SECRET SHOW #11
'Memory, prophesy, and fantasy-the past, the future, and the dreaming moment in between…' With those words began Clive Barker's immense tale of horror and fantasy. And now, in the penultimate chapter of the adaptation of the First Book of the Art, into Quiddity we go, with transfiguration, and Armageddon, sure to follow
COLD HEAT #4
by BJ & Frank Santoro The fourth issue of this acclaimed comic book finds 18-year old Ninja Castle deep into a conspiracy that is either all a product of her imagination or a vast and frightening web of lies spun by pharmaceutical companies, record companies, and the government. With a deft combination of action, surreal adventure, and romance, BJ and Santoro are crafting one of this year's most enjoyable series. Cold Heat is swiftly becoming a sleeper hit akin to Street Angel. Jump on board now and enjoy the ride!
CONAN & THE MIDNIGHT GOD #3
The echoes of Ra-Sidh's sorcery take on a grotesque new form as Conan and his men ride deeper into Stygia. Conan and the Midnight God continues an exciting new chapter in the adventures of the barbarian king. • Follow-up to Funcom's Age of Conan comic, distributed to 450,000 readers. • Cover by Wizard cover-of-the-month artist Jason Alexander.
CONLUVIO TP
Conluvio -onis f. [collection of impurities, filth]; of people, [scum, rabble]... first, artist Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Wormwood Gentleman Corpse) offered up a collection of some of his best art in the form of his last art book, Tommyrot. Now, he's back with a second collection, this one made up entirely of never-before-published art from Ben. Meet the Interdimensional Part-Time Assassins Guild (IPAG), a motley bunch of assorted scum, lowlifes, killers and degenerates. Ninety-six pages of paintings, character designs and idea generations from the alcohol-pickled mind of the artist.
CRISIS AFTERMATH THE SPECTRE TP
Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Cliff Chiang It's the rebirth of a hero in this eerie volume collecting the 3-issue miniseries that links the events of INFINITE CRISIS to the present and the future! The supernatural spirit of vengeance has joined with a new host: Detective Crispus Allen from the Gotham City Police Department. But Allen wants nothing to do with the Spectre or his holy mission - even if it means jeopardizing the mission! Advance-solicited; in stores April 11 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US
D GRAY MAN VOL 5 GN
by Hoshino Katsura The battle against Arystar Krory and Eliade continues. With Allen's eye once again healed and operational, the truth begins to be revealed. Allen's companion Rabi realizes that Arystar may not actually be a vampire, but something else entirely. By the end of the battle at Crowley Castle, Allen and Rabi find themselves with an unexpected companion for their journey. Rating: T+
DARK GOODBYE VOL 1 GN
Hired to locate a missing girl, Detective Max 'Mutt' Mason discovers deeper malignant forces at work. Femme fatales soon give way to strange creatures older than humanity, all bent on remaking our world as their own. Mason wants answers, but the solution to this mystery may lie within hidden realms where no man was meant to behold... Key Selling Points: • Lead TOKYOPOP title: Internet advertising targeting core video game, manga and anime fan sites-more than 2 million impressions • BLAD available September 1 for regional trade shows • Will appeal to fans of graphic novels such as SIN CITY - filled with moody, stylized art, illustrating a tightly written fusion of classic genres • Promoted with author event and signing at New York Comic-Con in February 2007 • HOME TOWNS: Frank Marraffino - New York/tri-state area; Drew Rausch - Columbia, MD
DESPERADOES BUFFALO DREAMS #3
Nearing the buffalo cave on the Northern Plains, the team is distracted by tragedy that causes them to question their mission and their very existence. Special guest-star Buffalo Bill Cody shows up in Pine Ridge, stirring the trouble pot even more. As the miniseries gallops toward the finish line, this issue is filled with the action, violence, terror and humanity you expect from Desperadoes! Jeff Mariotte and Alberto Dose once again round up real western adventure!
DOOMED PRESENTS ASHLEY WOOD TP
Artist Ashley Wood's work on Doomed garnered him fan praise and an Eisner Award nomination; now, collected in one single volume are his four frightful tales of terror, originally written by Richard Matheson, Robert Bloch, and David J. Schow, and adapted by Ted Adams and fellow Eisner nominee Chris Ryall. Also contained within are Ms. Doomed pin-ups and covers, and the entire thing is wrapped in an all-new wraparound cover from Ash, too.
DRAGON HEAD VOL 6 GN
Teru and Ako surfaced to a world that isn't of their own. The catastrophic incident has stripped the world of all that is civil. Something in the shadows of all the carnage is waiting for Teru and Ako. Will this ungodly figure guide them to the place they once called home or force them into slavery. Key Selling Points: • 'One of the 10 Best Comics of 2006! ' - Publishers Weekly • 'Gritty, harrowing and blood-soaked, it is a manga that should instantly appeal to fans of Battle Royale.' - IGN.com • '...Dragon Head is a thrilling read. The characters are fleshed out well, and although the book draws obvious comparisons to Lord of the Flies and the aforementioned Battle Royale, it still comes across as fresh.' -IGN.com • 'An unforgettable journey into darkness.' -Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review • 'This is an intense read. A real nail-biter. Deliciously drenched in evil and darkness.' - Ain't It Cool News • Inspired a Live action movie, currently being distributed by Media Blasters. • 'Deeply psychological and dark,Dragon Head is a spectacularly scary and suspenseful tale.' -School Library Journal Blurbs: • This is an intense read. A real nail-biter. Deliciously drenched in evil and darkness. - Ain't It Cool News
DYNAMO 5 #2
Image's new super-team series continues as the Dynamo 5 kids get to know each other while fighting Whiptail, their father's reptilian arch-enemy. Meanwhile, Captain Dynamo's widow finds herself with some unwanted attention from F.L.A.G., and Scatterbrain learns Visionary's darkest secret. QUOTE: 'DYNAMO 5 is the perfect execution of an idea I really wish I had thought of. Out of the gate, this is already one of the best superhero books on the stands.' -Brian K. Vaughan (Ex Machina, Y - The Last Man)
EMO BOY #11
by Steve Emond Welcome to Emo Boy's 11th issue extravaganza! Eleven stories in 24 pages, including Emo Boy joins 'Cheezer' lead singer Bark on a meditation retreat; a nasty brawl in which Emo Boy unleashes the power of the cosmos; 'Your Mama So Emo'; 'The Demo Tape'; 'Bi Polar Bear'; and more!
FABLES #60
Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Part 1 of the new story 'The Good Prince.' As the title suggests, this new story arc takes a center-stage look at our favorite background player, Flycatcher, the Frog Prince. Still reeling from the surprising revelations about him in our recent Christmas issue, Fly must make his way up to the Farm to see his long time pal Blue and have the most important conversation of his life. Also, Prince Charming has an encounter with Hansel, Totenkinder has an encounter with Kay and the flying monkey has an encounter with the Forsworn Knight. On sale April 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
FALLEN ANGEL IDW #14
An elderly man finds strange and bizarre dreams driving him to Bete Noire... dreams of himself as a younger man with strange powers, aiding desperate people in need of help. Are they pure fantasy? Or is he recalling a life that once was his, and is now forgotten? Only the Fallen Angel may hold the key to the answers.
FELL #8
written by WARREN ELLIS art & cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH A dead body outside Idiots Bar brings the personal and professional together very awkwardly for Detective Richard Fell, Snowtown PD; because his friend, bar owner Mayko, is being blamed by the dead man's friends for his death... Like all episodes of FELL, this is a self-contained story that any reader can enter without previous knowledge of the title, at the world-beating price of $1.99 American.
FERRO CITY VOL 1 TP
Private Investigator Cyrus Smithe's life has just taken a turn for the worse - his partner, Harry Weston, is dead. The cops are out to pin it on him, and the only solid proof he has to clear himself is a tiny gadget that could grant ten million sentient robots their freedom: the Medusa Key. Robot detectives, gorilla thugs, French gangsters and Russian mobsters heat things up as Cy Smithe and Kate Weston track her father's killer through a sea of double and triple crosses to find the elusive piece of technology that's the key to the mystery. Collects FERRO CITY #1-4
FIENDISH FABLES ONE SHOT #1
by Schlim, Jr., Wachter, & various A collection of creepy short stories inspired by the classic horror comics that defined the genre! Marauding zombie kids, a bloodthirsty vampire horse, vengeance-seeking storybook creatures, a wild west monster, the debut of 'Goth Ghost Girl,' a ghastly gallery, and much more. Cover by David Wachter.
FLOWER & FADE GN
by Jesse Lonergan Kyle has just settled into his new city and job. He doesn't know anyone around but it's comfy enough in its boring routine. Erika, a pretty neighbor, catches his eye. They meet, they talk. Before they know it, they're an 'item.' Before they know it, in fact, they're very, very together. It's a high but it's frightening. Is it really the right choice? Are they really for each other, or just escaping loneliness? There's great moments. There's doubts. In the midst of happiness, Kyle gets nightmares of pulling his teeth out. Jesse Lonergan's simple style is moody, subdued, and lets the pictures mostly do the talking over an expansive graphic novel that is very real and explorative.
FORGOTTEN REALMS VOL 4 CRYSTAL SHARD HC
He journeyed to the end of the world in search of peace - but now, Drizzt Do'urden's home is on the brink of annihilation! With the ancient power of the Crystal Shard in the hands of a mad wizard, only Drizzt and his closest companions - Bruenor and Wulfgar - stand between Icewind Dale and utter destruction!
FRANK FRAZETTAS DEATH DEALER #1
'SHADOWS OF MIRAHAN,' Part One FRANK FRAZETTA's legendary creation is brought to life in this epic, ages-spanning tale of dark fantasy, magic and horror. Critically acclaimed novelist and comics writer JOSHUA ORTEGA (THE NECROMANCER, STAR WARS) teams up with cult-favorite artists NAT JONES (SPAWN: THE DARK AGES, ROB ZOMBIE'S THE NAIL) and JAY FOTOS (SPAWN, '68) to bring you the first DEATH DEALER tale worthy of FRAZETTA's blessing-this one's been approved every step of the way by the Master himself! A new era for the DEATH DEALER begins here-don't miss out on the definitive story of FRAZETTA's most famous creation! TAGLINE: You know the painting-now experience the legend!
FRIDAY THE 13TH #5
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Adam Archer & Peter Guzman Cover by Ryan Sook What secrets do Crystal Lake and the surrounding forest hold for the elemental monster Jason? Is he a vengeful soul from beyond the grave or the living embodiment of evil and revenge? The teens working at the Camp are finding out the hard way, as a horrific revelation is in store for them all! On sale April 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
FRUITS BASKET VOL 16 GN
The world's best shojo manga opens a new chapter in the Sohma family's story. Tragedy continues to smother the Sohma family. It seems to be spreading to those connected to the Sohmas. Kyo has met Tohru's mother in the past. His memory involves Tohruâ™s birth. Is she ready to hear the truth about her mother and father. Meanwhile, Yuki declares his independence from the actions of others. Akito about his own actions. How will Akito handle Yukiâ™s declaration? Key Selling Points: • Peaking and ran at #1 in sales more than 15 weeks throughout 2005. Consistently a strong seller, according to BookScan. • Over 500,000 books sold through Q4 2005! • Part of YALSA's 2005 top ten âœQuick picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readersâ list • Inspired the hit anime available on DVD from Funimation. Blurbs: • 'Do not walk, do not run - fly out and get it.' - AnimeOn DVD.com • 'A-tisket, a-tasket... a brand-new manga Basket! Come Feb. 10, fans can finally get their hands on the first Fruits Basket graphic novel! ... So just how popular is it? 'The response has been incredible,' beams [Jake Forbes]. 'When TOKYOPOP conducted a poll about which titles fans wanted to see translated, Fruits Basket ranked number one, with three times as many votes as the runner-up.' - Tom Root, Anime Insider
GEN 13 #7
Written by Gail Simone Art by Alvin Lee Cover by Talent Caldwell Prepare yourself for the full fury of Gen13's atomic redhead, as she finds herself alone and surrounded by flesh-eating dinosaurs! This marks the reunion of the classic creative team of Gail Simone and Udon's Alvin Lee (Deadpool/Agent X) in a special stand-alone issue. Miss it at your peril! On sale April 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GHOST RIDER #10
Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by JAVIER SALTARES & MARK TEXIERA Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM A dead super villain possessed by the Prince of Lies. A survivalist cop with an arsenal of weaponry. And now, an army of flesh-eating zombies poised to destroy everything in their path. There are times that being the Spirit of Vengeance is a real pain in the bike seat. But it turns out that Ghost Rider has one advantage that no one else can claim in the town of Sleepy Hollow, IL: he doesn't have any flesh to get chewed off. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
GI JOE DECLASSIFIED TP
Author: Larry Hama Artists: Pat Quinn, Valentine De Landro, with Joe Dodd Cover Artist: Francis Manapul Finally revealed: The missions and activities of the original 13 agents of G.I. Joe before the events of G.I. JOE #1! Secrets uncovered! Origins told! The truth declassified at last! Collects the incredible mini-series into one handsome volume. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $14.99
GREEN ARROW #73
Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Green Arrow's run as mayor of Star City may come to an end when the truth comes out about some of his extracurricular activities! On sale April 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #11
Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins As Guy Gardner struggles on the world of Clustral and makes a horrible discovery inside a sector house, Soranik and Iolande face off against the evil Children of the White Lobe. And Stel and Green Man find murdered Qwardians aboard an escape vessel that point to something sinister festering on the fringes of the galaxy! On sale April 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GRIFTER MIDNIGHTER #2
Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Ryan Benjamin & Saleem Cover by Benjamin Burned out and beaten down, Grifter and Midnighter are sent to Paris on the same assignment with different mission objectives: one is there to kill and the other to protect. Many will participate but few will live as these two collide in the City of Lights! On sale April 11 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
HEROES FOR HIRE VOL 1 CIVIL WAR TP
Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI Penciled by BILLY TUCCI & FRANCIS PORTELA Cover by BILLY TUCCI As CIVIL WAR rages throughout the Marvel Universe, an unlikely group of heroes have gathered together to hunt down and capture criminals who refuse to sign the Registration Act. In response to the overwhelming number of masked fugitives on the loose, Misty Knight and Colleen Wing use their bail-bonds skills, underworld connections and government funding to lead an all-new Heroes for Hire into battle. Action, adventure, crime, beautiful women and Kung Fu chaos come together in this explosive new saga from writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by Billy Tucci! Featuring Black Cat; Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu; Paladin; Misty Knight; Colleen Wing; and the all-new Tarantula. Collecting HEROES FOR HIRE #1-5. 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$13.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2362-8
HIGHLANDER #6
by Brandon Jerwa & Fabio Laguna There can be only one… only one all-new, action-packed, monthly comic book series starring the immortal Highlander! Issue #6 kicks off the second exciting story arc from writer Brandon Jerwa, Who's joined by artist Fabio Laguna, as they present the 'Dark Quickening!' Connor is joined by Duncan as the two MacLeod's race to save Connor's very soul from the dark influence of the Kurgan! This exciting new story also features a tale of the two cousins in a past adventure as they help a fellow immortal recover from his own 'dark quickening!' Also, this month, look for special covers from Michael Avon Oeming, Pat Lee, Dave Dorman and David Michael Beck, all shipping in an equal ratio!
IRON MAN #16
Written by DANIEL & CHARLES KNAUF Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE Cover by GERALD PAREL CLASSIFIED INFORMATION! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
JLA CLASSIFIED #37
Written by Peter Milligan Art by Carlos D'Anda Cover by Howard Porter Kicking off the 5-part 'Kid Amazo!' Professor Ivo and Amazo have hatched an unusual experiment that just might mean the downfall of the Justice League-but could their experiment turn on them? Meet the robot Amazo's only child: Kid Amazo! On sale April 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
LEGION OF MONSTERS MAN-THING #1
Written by CHARLIE HUSTON & TED MCKEEVER Penciled by KLAUS JANSON & TED MCKEEVER Cover by GREG LAND The amazing Legion of Monsters series continues, as Moon Knight and Ultimates Annual writer Charlie Huston navigates Man-Thing into a creepy tale of the worst kind of dinner invitation… Plus the brilliant Ted McKeever brings his expressionistic storytelling to Simon Garth-the original Marvel Zombie! These are stories that have been begging to be told-set right in the dark, horrific corners of the Marvel Universe! Read it with the lights on! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99
LONERS #1
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI Art by KARL MOLINE Cover by JASON PEARSON From the pages of RUNAWAYS! Once they were the teen heroes known as Darkhawk, Turbo, Ricochet, Green Goblin and Lightspeed. Now they're five young adults trying to stay out of spandex. But is walking away from the buzz of danger and intrigue easier said than done? And is a self-help group enough to keep these former crime-fighters out of action? Pull up a chair and join the circle as writer C.B. Cebulski (X-MEN FAIRY TALES), artist Karl Moline (ROGUE, Route 666) and cover artist Jason Pearson (Bodybags) ask the question: How do you kick an addiction to masks and tights? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
LOOKIT VOL 2 YARG AND OTHER STORIES GN
by Ray Friesen Now in full-color! See the19 year-old Publishing Magnate Ray Friesen present some of the Silliest Piratey Goodness (that's the best kind of goodness) you're likely to find this side of 1697. See the amazing cannon-less Pirate Minivan. Taste the delicious Pirate Cookies ('Dead Man's Chocolate Chip' or 'Walk The Plank Peanut Butter') and… well, those are the only real senses you'll use. If that weren't enough, there are also plenty of Penguin Prime Ministers, Ninja Chickens, Billionaire Sheep, Ostrich Outlaws, and of course, the Mysterious KungFu-Tofu-Snafu. So what are you waiting for? This book will make you laugh your socks off on the first page!
LOVELESS #17
Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Werther Dell'Edera Cover by Marcelo Frusin As Blackwater suffers under the crushing boot of a sadistic Federal captain, Ruth finds herself an unlikely ally, and in an even more unlikely position.Will she have to save Blackwater before she can burn it down? On sale March 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #23
Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by CLAY MANN Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN RAMA-TUT, the Pharaoh from the Future, has reached through time to kidnap the Thing's girlfriend (who happens to be quite the sculptress) to design his pyramid for him, and only the Four can rescue her! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES FF VOL 5 ALL 4 ONE 4 FOR ALL DIGEST TP
Written by ZEB WELLS Pencils & Cover by KANO All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing for a wild ride of all-new, unforgettable exploits! Featuring the Absorbing Man, Arcade, Iceman of the X-Men…and Sue Storm, Secret Agent!? Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #17-20. 96 PGS./All Ages …$6.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2209-5
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED JUNGLE BOOK
Written by MARY JO DUFFY & GIL KANE Penciled by GIL KANE Cover by P. CRAIG RUSSELL The saga of Mowgli and his brothers, adapted from Rudyard Kipling's THE JUNGLE BOOK by comics legends Gil Kane and P. Craig Russell! Originally presented in MARVEL FANFARE #8-11. Includes sneak previews for the upcoming Marvel Illustrated line of books featuring the Last of the Mohicans and more! 64 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 RETAILERS: See Marvel Monthly Deals for incentives on this book.
MARVEL SELECT FLIP MAGAZINE #24
ASTONISHING X-MEN #18 NEW X-MEN #22 64 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99
MARVEL TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #23
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #52 RUNAWAYS #17 64 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99
MILLENNIUM SNOW VOL 1 TP
by Bisco Hatori Chiyuki should be in high school having the time of her life, but her health is failing, and she's spending her last days living in the hospital. She makes the most of the time she has left, even though things aren't that exciting - until she runs across a reluctant vampire late one chilly night. Can Chiyuki teach Touya to feel a passion for life, even as her own is ending? Rating: T
MOME VOL 7 GN
by Various This accessible, reasonably priced, quarterly anthology spotlights a cast of a dozen of today's most exciting cartoonists. Mome is quickly earning a reputation as one of the premiere literary anthologies on the market, and the only one compromised entirely of comics. Highlights of the seventh volume include: the concluding chapter of Lewis Trondheim's 'At Loose Ends,' an autobiographical diary comic that portrays the acclaimed French cartoonist at a crossroads in his life and work; the Mome debut of Portland cartoonist T. Edward Bak; contributions from Mome regulars such as 2006 Eisner Award 'Most Promising Newcomer' nominees Jonathan Bennett and R. Kikuo Johnson, as well as Tim Hensley, David Heatley, Paul Hornschemeier, Anders Nilsen, Sophie Crumb, Kurt Wolfgang, Martin Cendreda, and Gabrielle Bell.
MR STUFFINS #1
by Andrew Cosby & Lee Carter My teddy bear's a secret agent! In the tradition of Lions, Tigers, and Bears comes something completely different. When a scientist succeeds in creating an Artificial Intelligence, he discovers to his horror that the government plans on making it a weapon. On the run, he hides the program inside a mechanical toy bear. An unsuspecting family buys the toy bear and a little boy discovers a new best friend he never knew he had - a cute, cuddly toy bear who's got all the moves of James Bond! Chaos, fun, and mayhem ensues, from the creator of the SCI FI Network smash-hit TV show, Eureka!
NEW AVENGERS #29
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU CLASSIFIED INFORMATION! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
NEW X-MEN #37
Story by CRAIG KYLE & CHRIS YOST Written by CHRIS YOST Art by NIKO HENRICHON & PACO MEDINA Cover by NIKO HENRICHON 'THE QUEST FOR MAGIK' - PRELUDE Superstar artist Niko Henrichon (Pride of Baghdad) joins Paco Medina for a special prelude to the New X-Men adventure of the year. It's story time for the New X-Men, and Blindfold is spinning them a tale that will plunge the students of the Xavier Institute into a hell (or is that Limbo?) they cannot imagine. And what does this have to do with House of M and Illyana Rasputin? Everything! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
NEWUNIVERSAL #5
Written by WARREN ELLIS Pencils and Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA 'MYSTERY' The White Event. The cosmic phenomenon from which a handful of humans emerged with super human power. The incident that prompted Project Spitfire to initiate its primary mission. Three live super humans on Earth, and the statistical probability that they will meet becomes intolerable. Spitfire knows such a meeting will yield disastrous results. And they're willing to do anything to keep that from happening… 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
NIGHTLY NEWS #5
'TRUE BELIEVERS' James undergoes a police interrogation while the Hand settles an old score. It all starts with two packages, a straightjacket and an intercom.
NOVA #1
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by ADI GRANOV Exploding from the pages of ANNIHILATION, Nova rockets into his own ongoing series! In the wake of the chaotic Annihilation Wave, a desperate galaxy cries out for law and order. In the past, an army of peacekeeping Centurions delivered stability. But the Nova Corps are dead and gone - now there is only Richard Rider, the man called Nova. But can a lone human police an entire universe? He has near limitless power - now he must do all he can to bring punishment to the wicked, help to the oppressed, and justice for all! Strap in as the acclaimed writing team of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (ANNIHILATION: NOVA), superstar Sean Chen (SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN) and cover artist Adi Granov (IRON MAN) slam your mind into hyperdrive! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
OPTIC NERVE #11
by Adrian Tomine In this long-awaited conclusion to Adrian Tomine's three-part epic, the story leaps across the country, taking place entirely in New York. All of protagonist Ben Tanaka's worst (and most amusing) traits are brought to the fore as his obsessive quest reaches a fever pitch. His best friend, Alice Kim, finds herself at an unexpected crossroads in her life, forcing her to make several life-altering decisions. But whatever happened to Ben's girlfriend, Miko Hayashi? That and many other answers are revealed as our protagonists walk and talk their way through the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan, all delineated in Tomine's evocatively pristine style.
PIRATES VS NINJAS #4
by Perry, Hartman, & Babiar The epic, eternal battle could not be contained in just three issues! The Pirates and Ninjas are back for one final round of the drop-dead, drag-out battle of the century, in which the dauntless animosity of the silent assassins and pilfering pirates comes to an unbelievable conclusion. Who will be the victor?
POISON ELVES VENTURES VOL 2 AMRAHLYNN
by Hayesm Davidsen & Bordner Amrahlynn is tHe world of Poison Elves, where Tolkien-fantasy meets Goth-sensibility in a continuing struggle between the races of man, elf, troll and pixie. This volume is a collection of charater solo stories by Keith Davidsen and Aaron Bordner, bound together by the narration of fan favorite, funny-guy Parintichin. Each story features one of Lusiphur's friends or nemeses, like Cassandra, Lynn, Jace and of course, the Purple Marauder, in a complete tale of mayhem and debauchery, as the case may be. Also included are three extremely rare stories by Drew Hayes, never before available in graphic novel form, all wrapped together with a brand new cover by Drew Hayes.
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #6
Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils and Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI 'Goin' Out West' PART 1 With the echoes of last issue's tragic ending still rattling in his head, Frank Castle finds himself tied to a fencepost with barbed wire, watching what may be his last sunrise. Somewhere along the U.S./Mexico border a super-militia bent on igniting a race war has been killing scores of innocent people. By the time the last shot is fired and the last body falls, you'll have met the modern incarnation of the HATEMONGER and seen an all-new look for the Punisher. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE SLEEP OF REASON #5
Written by John Ney Rieber Art by Eric Nguyen Cover by Tim Bradstreet The Sandman's combustible comeback concludes! With Wesley's stolen sleep gas, Masad turns himself into a nightmare version of The Sandman, spreading dreams of war. Devastated by Devon's death, Kieran must find the strength to put an end to Masad's all-out apocalypse - which has already begun. On sale April 11 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL 5 DR DEATH TP
Written by Matt Wagner & Steven T. Seagle Art by Guy Davis & Vince Locke Cover by Gavin Wilson & Richard Bruning Reprinting issues #21-28 of the legendary Vertigo series, this volume follows Wesley Dodds through two new cases of serial murderers, each more grisly than the last. Advance-solicited; on sale April 11 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
SEEKERS #1
by Kevin McCarthy & Shawn Martinsbrough Jesse Williams, boy genius, has just been given a gift: a time machine housed in an unlikely place - an MP3 player! Together, Jesse, his sister Nila, and their friend Brooklyn are The Seekers, young heroes who travel through time and space in search of adventure. In the premiere issue Jesse meets Grio, a wise and powerful man from the ancient past with an eye toward the future, and Steven Dark, a modern-day mogul with a soul and an agenda as black as the Armani suits he wears. Dark wants the time machine-or the Seekers dead - whichever works!
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN FERAL TP
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by ANGEL MEDINA & CLAYTON CRAIN Cover by ANGEL MEDINA Angel Medina (Spawn) and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (MK 4, NIGHTCRAWLER) take everyone's favorite wall-crawler on a blood-curdling journey into the heart of darkness. Strange changes are coming over Spidey's animalistic foes - including Dr. Curt Connors, John Jameson and Felicia Hardy - awakening the beast that dwells within them all. Sure, Spidey's beaten the Lizard, Man-Wolf and the Black Cat before, but they've never been more vicious than they are now! Collecting SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #23-27. 128 PGS./Rated A …$13.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2126-9
SHAMAN KING VOL 12 TP
by Hiroyuki Takei Yoh and his merry band of Shaman King contenders have made it to Mesa Verdede, the most likely location of the hidden Patch village. But before they can make their way to the pit stop for this leg of the competition, they must face one of Hao's most dangerous allies: Boris Dracula! And if that wasn't enough trouble, a new team of shamans bursts onto the scene, with archangel Over Souls! Rating: T
SHE-HULK 2 #17
Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by RICK BURCHETT Cover by GREG HORN PLANET WITHOUT A HULK: PART 3 OF 4 The Emerald Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. is in for the shock of her life! And we're not talking about SHE-HULK'S super-charged battle with ZZZAX! No, this is what happens after-- when she finally realizes who blasted her cousin into space! Get ready for havoc on the Helicarrier when Jen finally learns… 'They shoot Hulks, don't they?' 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
SHOJO BEAT MAY 07 VOL 3 #5
by Various VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. Rating: T+
SPIDER-MAN BACK IN BLACK HANDBOOK
Written by MIKE FICHERA, RONALD BYRD, AL SJOERDSMA, STUART VANDAL, ANTHONY FLAMINI, MICHAEL HOSKIN, JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, SEAN MCQUAID & MADISON CARTER Cover by AARON LOPRESTI Are the rumors of Uncle Ben's return from the grave true? How many people has J. Jonah Jameson hired and fired? Who is that armored Spider-Man from the future with six arms? You know the Lizard - but who's the Iguana? Can you name all the alien symbiotes besides Venom and Carnage? Spidey's ex-girlfriend Deb Whitman is back! What's her story, anyway? All these questions and more will be answered in the SPIDER-MAN: BACK IN BLACK HANDBOOK, spotlighting everyone's favorite wall-crawler sporting his enigmatic ebony attire, with an in-depth look at Spider-Man's fantastic powers. This issue also features the return of fan-favorite classic Handbook illustrator Eliot R Brown with tech-specs on Tony Stark's Spider-Man costume. 48 PGS./NO ADS/Rated T+ …$3.99
SPIDER-MAN FANTASTIC FOUR #1
Written by JEFF PARKER Pencils and Cover by MIKE WIERINGO Two great tastes that taste great together! The world's greatest super hero and the world's greatest super team collide for an adventure set nowhere near a CIVIL WAR (and upon which we will not put a CIVIL WAR TIE-IN label)! After a visit by the Impossible Man, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is faced with a dangerous new alien threat for which he has only one recourse...call in the Fantastic Four. Separately, Spidey and the FF are the foundation of the Marvel Universe. Together...they just may save it! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #17
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Penciled by DAVID HAHN Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA There's a new student at Midtown High who has everyone freaked out. Rumor has it she's been kicked out of half a dozen other schools, and for half a million different reasons. The only thing anyone knows for sure? Felicia Hardy is NOT to be crossed! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99
SPIDER-MAN MAGAZINE
Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL It's Spider-Man from cover to cover as the Wall-Crawler gets his very own magazine! This Spidey magazine features not one, but two full-length stories from Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #21 and Marvel Adventures the Avengers #1. It's two stories of Spidey taking on villains in his Black Costume and fighting alongside his teammates the Avengers! Plus, a Franklin Richards adventure and a short story featuring Spider-Man and Spider-Girl. Also featuring handbook pages, puzzles, and a poster of Spider-Man's deadliest villains! 96 PGS./All Ages …$6.99 Trim Size: Oversized
SPIDER-MAN REIGN PREMIERE HC
Written by KAARE ANDREWS Pencils & Cover by KAARE ANDREWS A searing vision of Spider-Man's future, brought to you by superstar Kaare Andrews (Incredible Hulk). They finally did it. Kicked them to the curb. The 'capes and tights' crowd -- there's no place for them in the Big Apple anymore. Peter Parker? He can't even remember what it was like to don the red and blue and swing through the night sky. Doesn't want to, anyway. After all, there's nothing left to fight for, is there? That is until an old 'friend' appears on Peter's doorstep, bearing a package and a message -- and everything changes. If it's not Peter's responsibility, then whose is it? Collecting SPIDER-MAN: REIGN #1-4! 160 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1717-2
STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #15
The 'Days of Fear' story arc reaches its explosive conclusion in a story of dangerous visions, unheeded warnings, and decisions made too late! Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick faces his darkest moments so far as a desperate attempt to avert a cataclysmic disaster drives him into the arms of his enemies. Zayne puts his life on the line in an attempt to save those who don't even realize the grave fate they face, but will his sacrifice be in vain? Meanwhile, the small-time con Gryph has happened upon big-time profit, but if he doesn't keep his greed in check, this seeming success story could quickly turn tragic! • Unforgettable characters, thrill-a-minute plot twists, and fast-paced action nearly 4,000 years before the Death Star in the hottest Star Wars story this side of the movies!
STARSHIP TROOPERS DAMAGED JUSTICE #2
by Tony Lee & Shanth Enjeti As the survivors of Tamari's Tigers fight for their lives half a system away, Will Tanner, his brother Max, and Drill Sergeant Zim start a war on Terra against Sergeant Lock. But how much does he know, and who are Hell's Belle and Lady Vas? This issue features artwork from the highly talented, Shanth Enjeti. You don't want to miss this series!
STORMWATCH PHD #6
Written by Christos Gage Art and cover by Doug Mahnke Jackson King is a man with many secrets, not all of them job-related. When he sits down with a reporter for an interview about how he reassembled Stormwatch, many of those secrets will be revealed, including the answer to the question fans have been asking since day one: How can Fahrenheit, Fuji, Winter and Hellstrike possibly be alive? On sale April 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
STREET MAGICK GN
by Luke Lieberman, Rodney Buchemi, & Miguel Montenegro A Dynamite original graphic novel! New York is a place of magik; not the fairy tale kind, but hard magik, dangerous magik - Street Magik. The City dwellers live, work, and play unaware of the sorcery everywhere hidden in the shadows. Jake Conner is about to discover the danger, and the Magik! With a foreword by Stan 'The Man' Lee, look for this book to be a breakout hit!
SUPERGIRL #16
Written by Joe Kelly & Mark Sable Art and cover by Alé Garza Finally, the truth about the Girl from Krypton! Why was she sent to kill Superman? And what does it means to Earth if she doesn't? On sale April 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #7
Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello Art by Eric Battle, Cliff Chiang and Prentis Rollins Cover by Arthur Adams Dead detective Crispus Allen is himself a victim - doomed to witness the unstoppable instrument of cosmic retribution. Or can the will of one forgotten soul tame the fury of the Spectre? Plus, Dr. 13: 'The Reality Breaker!' On sale April 11 • 7 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
TEEN TITANS #45
Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Tony S. Daniel & Jonathan Glapion It's Deathstroke versus his son and daughter - Jericho and Ravager - with the lives of the Teen Titans hanging in the balance. Will Wonder Girl and Robin be able to shake themselves free from the monster Superboy: Match? Plus, secrets are revealed about Miss Martian and Kid Devil, and changes are in store for Raven and Cyborg! On sale March 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THUNDERBOLTS #113
Written by WARREN ELLIS Pencils by MIKE DEODATO Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Variant Cover by BILLY TAN The Thunderbolts get a new mission as a confluence of events moves towards collision. Plus, a look into the life of rogue super hero Ollie Osnick, the Steel Spider! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
TMNT MOVIE ADAPTATION #1
Official movie poster cover; adapted by Murphy; art by Diego Jourdan This is it! The official Mirage Studios comic book adaptation of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles CGI movie, based on the screenplay by director Kevin Munroe! Monsters unleashed upon the city… a three thousand year-old curse brought to life… and four brothers who no longer walk the Way of the Warrior. Welcome to a world at once familiar and strange, a world of shadowy street fighting and dark night ninja action - the world of the Movie TMNT - a world that only the Turtles can save!
TMNT MOVIE PREQUEL 3 DONATELLO
Painted cover by Diego Jourdan; story by Murphy; art by Dario Brizuela The third of five movie prequels slated for release in the weeks immediately preceding the opening of the new TMNT CGI movie! Prequel #3 focuses on how Donatello's hi-tech surveillance of the world beneath the streets of Manhattan detects a sudden influx of strange monsters converging on the city, as well as the re-emergence of … the Foot Clan!
TRANSFORMERS PRIME DIRECTIVE MOVIE PREQUEL #3
The big-screen TRANSFORMERS movie is only three months away now… and here, the prelude to the main event continues. The government agency known as Sector 7 safeguards many secrets related to the ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, and now, learn the story of their beginnings, a formation that dates back to the discovery of something huge buried under the ice in Antarctica… Furman, Ryall and Figueroa continue the official beginning of the Summer movie extravaganza right here! Figueroa contributes two special covers for this issue!
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #6
Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Howard Porter The Trials continue as Freddy finds himself on the inside of a maximum security prison with only a slim hope of impressing the next Earthbound god whose power he needs to earn. Unfortunately for Freddy, Sabina's on the attack - and she just may completely disrupt this 'trial'! On sale February 28 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TWO GUNS #1
by Grant & Mataes In the vein of Ocean's Eleven or The Italian Job is a pulp story about cops and thieves and the men that are something in between. Trench has targeted a local bank to rob, and asked Steadman to give him a hand. Trench figures it's a great way to score - considering it's a cover for mob money. They're thieves ripping off thieves. But what Steadman doesn't know is that Trench is a DEA agent. But what is Steadman's secret? Is he who he appears to be?. Classic two gun safe-robbing action delivered with wit and charm from the writer-creator of Whisper!
TWO WHITE WIZARDS GN
by Andrés Ponce & Dario Brizuela Miza and Vester, children of the great White Wizard Drazen, are anxious to become Wizards themselves. They uncover a hidden Black Diamond, and through their inexperienced magic they catastrophically release the evil 'Blackness' within. Later, they try to help their father track down a renegade wizard who is mysteriously stealing the powers of all the White Wizards. More is at stake than any of them know.
UNCANNY X-MEN #485
Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils and Cover by BILLY TAN 'THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI'AR EMPIRE' War rages across the entire Shi'Ar Empire! Emperor D'Ken is back and his new right hand man, Vulcan, plans on doing some truly terrible things to Charles Xavier! But the X-Men and Starjammers are en route to save him. This could turn into a suicide mission quicker than you can say M'Kraan! Part 11 (of 12)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
UTOPIATES #4
by Joshn Finney & Kat Roacha After the arrest of a violent junkie, Police Detective Byron Lynch uncovers a disturbing pattern that links several execution-style murders in and around the Los Angeles NEZ. In each case, the assassin or victim was a utopiates addict with ties to a mysterious gene-splicer know only as The Prophet.
WASTELAND #8
by Johnston, Mitten, & Templesmith The sensational second story-arc of 2006's hit post-apocalypse western starts here! Thrown in the slave compounds and with no 'scavenger man' to help them, the Providence survivors are in more trouble than ever. But word travels fast in Newbegin, especially when Sultan Ameer is in town. Can opportunity call before time runs out?
WASTELAND BOOK 1 CITIES IN DUST TP
by Johnston, Mitten, & Templesmith A hundred years after the Big Wet, Earth is broken - a barren and infertile world where the few survivors struggle for survival. When Michael, a scavenger bearing strange gifts, calls at the shanty town of Providence, the effects are devastating. Now the townsfolk must cross the deadly wasteland to Newbegin, a nearby city where the past meets the new status quo. But Newbegin's cruel dictator is busy oppressing anyone not belonging to his church - which includes the Providence survivors.
WHITE TIGER #5
Written by TAMORA PIERCE & TIM LIEBE Penciled by PHIL BRIONES Cover by DAVID MACK A grave battle with Cobra has left the White Tiger in critical condition on a rooftop. Consequently, Cobra and Sano Orii are still on the loose and causing mayhem on Chaeyi's behalf. With super human venom flooding her body and killing her with each heartbeat, Angela del Toro reaches out to an old, but familiar face---her uncle Hector Ayala, the original White Tiger. Can the mystical amulets cheat the confines of mortality? Or is Hector's appearance the chilling whisper of imminent fatality? Yet, a new superpower from within her is a cause for hope, but is it enough to overcome death? The light at the end of the tunnel is barely flickering…but has the new White's Tiger's life already been extinguished? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99
WILLY WEASELY
by Rick Keene 'I wish real men could be more like Willy… wait… they are.' - Sue Kolberg, Assistant Editor, Gemstone Publishing. 'Willy Weasely, a victim of his own ego, is one of the most important characters to come out in decades.' - Sue Keene, Rick's Sister. 'Willy puts the 'f u' back into fun.' - Anon. Willy Weasely is an over-sexed cartoon packed with mile-a-minute male humor and complete with centerfold! A snapshot at the male id like you've never seen before. Lock up your daughters, Willy's on the loose!
WOLFSKIN #3
by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp Warren Ellis cuts loose to unleash his take on the genre fans demanded he assault with full color art from Juan Jose (Frank Miller's Robocop, Nightmare on Elm Street) Ryp! Wolfskin fuses heroic fantasy in the mode of Conan, the Viking sagas, and samurai fiction into a single story of weird history and apocalyptic violence. A village torn in half by travelers from the East is about to join in final battle. The Wolfskin, the rogue soldier from the North caught in the middle, has chosen sides, and sits to eat the strange black mushrooms that are his berserker sacrament. There will be blood. More blood than any of them imagined. As well as the Regular, Wraparound, and Vicious covers by series artist Juan Jose Ryp, this issue is also available as a Painted Cover by Carlos Valenzuela.
WOLVERINE ORIGINS #13
Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by JOE QUESADA Wolverine and his son are poised for a battle that will rattle teeth and crack bones. Logan has armed himself with the Carbonadium Synthesizer-the one weapon that can defeat his son's healing factor. But junior's no dummy either - he's plotted an ingenious trap to ensnare the father he's never known and return him to Weapon X's control. But what neither of them is expecting is a resurrected threat from Logan's painful past: Cyber! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99
WONDER WOMAN #7
Written by Jodi Picoult Art by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson Part 2 of acclaimed novelist Jodi Picoult's instant-classic WONDER WOMAN run finds Nemesis the victim of a trap laid for the Amazon Warrior, and Diana Prince under extreme pressure from Sarge Steel to caption her alter ego! The clues to Nemesis' fate lie in the now-abandoned Wonder Woman museum, but what awaits Diana is an even deadlier trap! On sale April 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
XOMBIE #1
by James Farr & Nate Lovett Artist: Nate LovettThe incredibly popular online animated series makes its jump into comic books! Dirge is an undead man with a mind of his own, who struggles to find the meaning of unlife - all the while fighting to protect human lives from evil zombies! Don't miss this epic quest to save humanity!