Arriving Wednesday 5/3/06
ACTION COMICS #838
Written by Geoff Johns & Kurt Busiek Art by Pete Woods Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson Part 4 of the 8-part 'Up, Up and Away' reveals secrets from the past as well as the present! Neutron and Radion strike, Luthor's scheme is unveiled, and a mystery from space rears its ugly head!
ALICE IN WONDERLAND #4 (Of 4)
The mind-bending conclusion! The Queen of Hearts makes her grand entrance, and nearly has Alice make a grand exit! Alice almost gets caught painting roses red, then the croquet game goes awry when she joins. Then refreshments are served, and Alice can't wait to sample the tarts, but she's accused of stealing them and is brought to trial! Will the verdict be 'Off with her head?'
ANNIHILATION SILVER SURFER #2 (Of 4)
Written by Keith Giffen Penciled by Renato Arlem Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO The ex-heralds of Galactus unite to combat a common foe. But can even the combined powers of the Silver Surfer, Firelord, Terrax and Red Shift stand against the Annihilation Wave and it's mad master? And what dark ambition motivates Thanos to strike a dark alliance with the invading force?
ARCHENEMIES #2 (Of 4)
Vincent Darko may be a criminal genius, but he still hasn't figured out that his slobby roommate, Ethan Baxter, is also Star Fighter-his sworn enemy. So why has Vincent vowed that Ethan Baxter must die? And can Ethan survive Vincent's gauntlet of deathtraps with his secret identity intact? There's always the chance that frustrated Vincent will slip up and spill a secret of his own along the way! PLUS: young love, senseless violence, casual vandalism, betrayal, fashion tips, and-before it's all over-one dead body. You MUST read the comic that critics across the nation are calling ArchEnemies #2. Written by Drew Melbourne (stand-up comedian, South Bronx public school teacher, and freelance writer), with pencils by Yvel Guichet (Batman: Harley Quinn, X-Men Unlimited) and inks by comic-book veteran Joe Rubinstein (Formerly Known as the Justice League). ONE HERO. ONE VILLAIN. ONE APARTMENT. Illustrated by Eisner Award-winning Goon creator Eric Powell!
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #100
by Dan Parent 'Where in the World are the Veronicas?': Fresh from their comic book debut in Veronica #167, those real-life singing sensations, the Veronicas are back! The Archies think they've landed their biggest gig ever, only to learn they've been entered in a 'battle of the bands' competing against The Veronicas! Unbeknownst to the Archies, their new agent has hired a driver to pick up singing twins Jess and Lisa at the airport and get them 'lost.' Will the girls be able to make it back in time to perform?
ARCHIE DIGEST #225
by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Bonus, puzzles, games, and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!'
ATOMIKA #7
by Andrew Dabb & Sal Abbinanti 'God is Red' part 7 of 12. Arohnir has come for what is his - the child Chernobyl. But how can Atomika give up the only creature he has ever truly loved? Meanwhile, the hunted has become the hunter as the forge god Khar-Kov makes an attack on Moscow itself, hoping to root out Atomika. Featuring a cover by acclaimed artist Eric Powell (The Goon).
BATMAN JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #9
Written by Andrew Helfer Art by Tan Eng Huat Cover by Pat Lee While investigating the recent arsons in Gotham, Batman uncovers a thread connecting all the fires. But following that thread could lead to even more dangerous revelations!
BETTY & VERONICA #217
by Various 'Courting Trouble': The verdict is laughter in this imaginary tale that places Veronica against Betty in small claims court. At issue: Archie's affections, of course! 'First Impression': Veronica believes she's above the new kids in school... until she learns how 'royally' wrong she is! 'Self-Descriptive Terms': Betty and Veronica play the 'name game' when they start using the boys' names to describe the things they do... as hungry as Jughead, as vain as Reggie, as klutzy as Archie, as smart as Dilton, etc.
BLOOD OF THE DEMON #15
Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Dan Green Cover by Byrne At last, it's the confrontation that had to happen: Etrigan vs. the Lord of the Damned!
BOOK OF SHADOWS #2
Annie flees to the world beyond the veil in search of the one thing that might save humanity in its darkest hour.
BPRD UNIVERSAL MACHINE #2 (Of 5)
Captain Daimio tells the B.P.R.D. the story of his own death in the jungles of Bolivia. Meanwhile, Dr. Kate Corrigan, searching rural France for a clandestine text with the secret to bringing Roger back to life, finds herself a guest in a strange shop on the site of a castle that was destroyed over half a century ago.
CITY OF HEROES #13
(W) David Wohl (P) James Raiz (I) Roland Paris (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari The mysterious Foreshadow hits the 'City, but is he friend or foe? The martial arts master lives alternating lives, one good followed by one evil…and it might be too late before Statesman finds out which side he's on this time! Join us for an exciting new storyarc that introduces NEW characters to the City of Heroes with every issue!
CIVIL WAR #1 (Of 7)
Written by Mark Millar Pencils & Wraparound Cover by Steve McNiven Variant Cover by MICHAEL TURNER THE LANDSCAPE OF THE MARVEL U IS CHANGING AND IT'S TIME TO DECIDE: WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? A conflict has been brewing in the Marvel Universe for over 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. Civil War, a Marvel Comics event in seven parts, stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Civil War - the cross-over that rewrites the rules - begins here in this double-sized first issue!
DETECTIVE COMICS #819
Written by James Robinson Art by Leonard Kirk & Andy Clarke Cover by Simone Bianchi Part 5 of 'Face the Face,' the 8-part story crossing over with BATMAN! As the body count mounts and more villains die, Batman continues his hunt for Gotham's newest vigilante. Meanwhile, Robin must deal with his life as an orphan, and Jason Bard must deal with Harvey Dent.
DEVILS PANTIES #2
by Jennie Breeden Jennie Breedon strokes the threads of reality in the second published volume of her reality based web comic. Join her as the Devil's Panties goes to summer camp and terrorizes children at a theme park. There's nothing like avoiding your future and corrupting today's youth, but there's always time for clubbing and a little wookie.
DOC SAMSON #5 (Of 5)
Written by PAUL DI FILIPPO & Zeb Wells Penciled by Fabrizio Fiorentino & FRANK ESPINOSA Cover by LUCIO PARRILLO With Tina, Jack and the Living Totem incapacitated by other-dimensional forces, Doc Samson is left alone to battle the most dangerous enemy he's ever encountered...himself! With the Earth's sanity hanging in the balance--if Doc looses against the demon-possessed, alternate-universe Leonard Samson--the whole planet will need a psychiatrist. Also in this issue, an 8-page story featuring The Living Totem by ZEB WELLS and FRANK (ROCKETO) ESPINOSA.
DRAGONSLIPPERS GN (MR)
by Rosalind B. Penfold When Rosalind Penfold met Brian, she was swept off her feet. Romantic and exuberant, with four loving children, Brian was everything a woman could possibly want, and Roz fell deeply in love. But soon Roz began to notice troublesome signs that Brian was not what he seemed. A pattern of small lies and petty cruelties emerged which, over the course of their relationship, would encompass a litany of verbal, emotional, sexual, and physical abuse truly appalling in its scope and malevolence. Often too traumatized and ashamed to admit the true extent of what she was experiencing, Roz instead poured her anguish into a series of graphic diaries. The result is a touching, profoundly shocking, and completely original portrait of domestic abuse. An extraordinary visual testimony, Dragonslippers presents the many warning signs of abuse and offers a frank examination of the psychology of both abusers and victims. Above all, however, it is the story of a woman who fought for, and found, the strength to break free.
ELSINORE #5
by Ken Lillie-Paetz & Brian Denham Edgar is smuggled out of the asylum for a night of partying and murder. Meanwhile, Murchison proves that sometimes the best therapy is an act of vengeance. And Director Roch begins his attack on the city of Dis, unaware that a new type of demon has set its sight on Elsinore!
EXILES #80
Written by Tony Bedard Pencils & Cover by Paul Pelletier 'WORLD TOUR: FUTURE IMPERFECT' The World Tour is almost over, but that doesn't mean the Exiles are out of the woods quite yet. Another Exile has yet to fall to Proteus, and it happens here! Will the Exiles be able to pick up the pieces after losing another one of their own!? Part 2 (of 2)!
EXTERMINATORS #5 (MR)
Written by Simon Oliver Art by Tony Moore Cover by Philip Bond The creepy-crawly conclusion of the 5-part debut story arc, 'Bug Brothers.' The Bug-Bee boys declare a 'Code 4' at the Perez building, where roaches now rule, with ravenous swarms standing ready to devour anyone in their path. Henry and Stretch must battle for their lives, using every poison in their arsenal. Don't miss the series that Ain't it Cool News says, 'blew me away - jump onto this book now.'
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #8
Written by Peter David Pencils & Cover by Mike Wieringo Hold onto your webs, spider-fan! A MAJOR character from Peter Parker's past returns! Meanwhile, is that the Hobgoblin terrorizing the skies? And if so, how is he connected to the shocking changes in Spider-Man's life? Continuity fans better break out their back issues, because both Spidey's past and future will change when an old (and unexpected) foe executes his master plan!
FURY PEACEMAKER #4 (Of 6)
WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS PENCILED BY DARICK ROBERTSON INKS BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI COVER BY SCOT EATON Before he presided over S.H.I.E.L.D., before he ran with the Howling Commandos, Sgt. Nick Fury fought on the blood-stained sands of the Tunisian desert. When his entire platoon was massacred by General Stephen Barkhorn and his 21st Panzer Division, Fury stumbled off into the desert toward certain death. Instead, he came face to face with his future. Now, Fury and his crew are deep behind enemy lines, surrounded by trigger-happy German soldiers, and, to make matters worse, their assassination mission has failed. According to a captured colonel, their target, General Barkhorn, has apparently departed to betray the Nazi regime-by going after Hitler himself! But is Barkhorn-genius, loyal, courageous Barkhorn-really a turncoat, or have Fury and his company been suckered into killing time while enemy reinforcements secretly close in? In this gripping limited series, Garth Ennis (Ghost Rider, Punisher) and Darick Robertson (Punisher: Born) offer a never-before-seen glimpse into the soul of a warrior you only think you know.
GI JOE AMERICAS ELITE THE HUNT FOR COBRA COMMANDER
Even before the events of G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #0, General Hawk was desperately trying to find the greatest terrorist of our time: Cobra Commander! When former G.I.Joe agent Spirit is sent by Hawk to find the Commander, does he find him, or end up on a wild goose chase? And how does this all tie in to Hawk's current state-of-mind? This 25 cent special ties directly into continuity, with an all new short story featuring fan-favorite Spirit! Plus: a special comprehensive history of Cobra Commander, and a summary of the past year of ELITE! This one-shot special is everything you need to know to be ready for the explosive return of Cobra Commander in G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #13!
GOTHAM CENTRAL VOL 3 UNRESOLVED TARGETS TP
Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker Art by Michael Lark & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Lark An amazing collection featuring the acclaimed GOTHAM CENTRAL #12-15 and #19-22! The Joker terrorizes the city at Christmastime when he begins randomly executing people with a rifle, and no one from the Mayor on down is safe! A second story focuses on an old case and unfinished business for disgraced detective Harvey Bullock.
HARD TIME SEASON TWO #6
Written by Steve Gerber & Mary Skrenes Art by Brian Hurtt & Steve Bird Cover by Hurtt Ethan is displaced from his body - and he has no idea how to return. It will take Fruitcake guiding him on a magical mystery tour for him to stand a chance of defeating Cutter.
HAUNTED MANSION #3
by Roman Dirge & Various Continuing the exploration of everyone's favorite Disney attraction, in this issue the 'Mystery of The Manse' story continues with William Gracey arriving in New Orleans and buying some property to build his dream home. There will be a story about the caretaker's dog by Chris Reilly and Crab Scrambly.
HULK VISIONARIES PETER DAVID VOL 3 TP
Written by PETER DAVID & STEVE ENGLEHART Penciled by JEFF PURVES, ALEX SAVIUK & KEITH POLLARD Cover by JEFF PURVES The gray Hulk's life as a Las Vegas legbreaker is broken into by a circle of cyborgs, with Spider-Man in the middle! Next up is a triple threat by Doctor Doom, the Thing and...the green Hulk?! Follow the Hulk from casino conclaves to interdimensional intrigue as Peter David's legendary run continues! Collects INCREDIBLE HULK #349-354, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #44 and FANTASTIC FOUR #320.
INFINITE CRISIS #7
Written by Geoff Johns Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez The awe-inspiring conclusion to the miniseries event of the year! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope (approximately 50%) and Pérez (approximately 50%). For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces Section of Previews.
JSA #85
Written by Paul Levitz Art by Rags Morales, Dave Meikis and Luke Ross Cover by George Pérez The thrilling new story by legendary Justice Society writer Paul Levitz and superstar penciller Rags Morales continues as the ghosts of the JSA's past rise to fight the team today! Plus, more insight into the secrets of the Gentleman Ghost!
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #21
Written by Adam Beechen Art by Carlo Barberi & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Ty Templeton A lovers' quarrel between Heat Wave and Killer Frost threatens to blow apart Star City! JLU lovebirds Green Lantern, Vixen, Green Arrow and Black Canary arrive to save the day, but when they begin to have similar flare-ups, will Star City suffer the consequences?
LOONEY TUNES #138
Written by Robbie Busch and Sam Agro Art by Leo Batic, Dave Alvarez, Omar Aranda, Horacio Ottolini, Mike DeCarlo and Alberto Saichann Cover by Walter Carzon & Ruben Torreiro It's the All-Racing Special! Bugs and Daffy battle it out with stock racing cars, while Pepe Le Pew must choose between pursuing love or pursuing the trophy. aAd who knew the Abominable Snowman could snowboard?
LOVE & ROCKETS VOL 2 #16
by the Hernandez Brothers Ronald's Ray is limp and sore and goes to a party with 40 guys and 3 girls. In 'Day by Day with Hopey,' Sunday is 'Put Down That Gun Day' where the next day is school and she hasn't a thing to wear. On the Beto side of the book, Mark Herrera returns to giving self-help seminars in the big arenas, but how long will this last? In 'Julio's Day,' Julio's old schoolmate Araceli heads off to Viet Nam. Will she return? And in the final insallment of 'The Kid Stuff Kids,' we discover who mom is!
LUCIFER #73
Written by Mike Carey Guest art by Dean Ormston Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta When a hidden power defies the will of God, Heaven must appoint an agent to handle the situation: someone who's not afraid to get his hands dirty; someone whose ruthlessness is equalled only by his raw power; someone... expendable.
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #15
Written by ZEB WELLS Penciled by PATRICK SCHERBERGER Cover by AMANDA CONNER When an incarcerated Doc Ock commands his tentacles to find and defeat Spider-Man, the results aren't quite what he expects... Will Peter be able to deal when Otto's arms start following him around like a puppy dog?
MARVEL TEAM-UP #20
Written by Robert Kirkman Penciled by Cory Walker Cover by PHIL HESTER Freedom Ring part 1 (of 5) Captain America is thrust into a fight for his life at the hands of AIM. Meanwhile an all-new hero is introduced into the Marvel Universe, but is the world ready for FREEDOM RING? And what does all this have to do with a reality-altering ring crafted from broken shards of the cosmic cube?
MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH WAR OF THE WINDS #2
by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Medieval Lady Death fights for all humanity in this epic new eight issue series! Medieval Europe is threatened by a near immortal race called the Eldritch. Humanity's last hope for survival is Lady Death, an outcast who is half-human, half-Eldritch and all attitude. She is part of both clans, but belongs to neither. In the aftermath of the Eldritch's siege of human city of Rantoul, LD is blamed for the entire thing and brought to the capital city of Vongeria where Archbishop Vittorio plans to rid himself of her for once and for all. But the Eldritch invade Vongeria next. As the city is plunged into chaos, LD finds one last chance at redemption - but at what cost? This issue has Standard and Wraparound covers by Di Amorim, and a special Premium cover by Daniel HDR.
MOUSE GUARD #2
by David Petersen. SHADOWS WITHIN-While Guards Saxon, Kenzie, and Lieam are off searching for the missing grain mouse, another of the Guard, Sadie, is dispatched to a shore outpost of the mice territories. Conrad, the mouse posted there, has failed to stay in touch with the outside world for far too long. This next chapter opens the intrigue as to how the grain mouse came to have the map of Lockhaven, home of the Mouse Guard. And a crusty peg-legged mouse tells the tale to boot!
NECROMANCER #5
(W) Joshua Ortega (P) Francis Manapul (I) Kevin Conrad (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Francis Manapul The demon Berzelius continues to haunt Abigail van Alstine's life, leading to a series of terrible suicides at her new high school in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, her mentor has an enlightening meeting with the parents of a fellow student-but why is Abby the focus of the meeting? And what exactly are they planning? Critically acclaimed novelist Joshua Ortega (Frequencies) teams up with artist extraordinaire Francis Manapul (Witchblade) to bring you the answers in the second part of this eerie new story arc!
NEIL GAIMANS NEVERWHERE #7
Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Glenn Fabry Neil Gaiman's classic tale of urban fantasy spins toward its mind-boggling conclusion. Richard must endure the Black Friars' ordeal, taking him to the blackest heart of his inner demons. His only objective: to survive - while the Marquis de Carabas meets an even crueler fate at the hand of Mr. Croup.
NOBLE BOY ONE SHOT
by Scott Morse Noble Boy is a biographical 'board book' about animation design pioneer and legend Maurice Noble, who trained Scott Morse with a small group of hand-picked artists at various animation studios. Learn about this orchestrator of films that include Snow White and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
OUTSIDERS #36
Written by Judd Winick Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert Cover by Daniel Acuña Nightwing's African mission is blown sky-high by a one-man military. Where did a tiny nation find a deadly super-speedster?
PS238 #15
by Aaron Williams The Rainmaker has kidnapped a van full of kids from ps238, and it's up to someone to stop him. Since the Rainmaker can remove or improve the powers of any superhero, it's up to the Revenant and Tyler to save the day! Is our football-helmet clad vigilante in training up to the task, or should he just wait in the car?
PUNISHER #33 (MR)
Written by Garth Ennis Penciled by Goran Parlov Cover by Tim Bradstreet 'BARRACUDA' If you think Frank's brawl with the Russian was nasty, you ain't seen nasty. Because Frank Castle's never thrown down with anyone like the Barracuda before. When these two stone killers mix it up, they'll engage in a battle that leaves no rule unbroken, no bone unbroken. And what's waiting for the loser is even worse: some private time in the deep blue sea with a Great White shark! Part 3 (of 6).
PUNISHER MAX VOL 5 THE SLAVERS TP (MR)
Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ Cover by TIM BRADSTREET On a pitch-black Brooklyn night, in a dead-end alley, Frank Castle brutally dispatches a crew of Albanian thugs menacing a young woman. Her name is Viorica, she's from Moldavia, and when she tells Frank her story, that's when the real killing starts! Collects PUNISHER #25-30.
RAYMOND E FEIST MAGICIAN APPRENTICE #1
by Feist, Oeming, Glass, & Booth Pug and Tomas are two kitchen boys with big dreams of becoming heroes in the fantasy world of Midkemia - at least until Pug finds himself trapped in a terrible storm and chased by a savagely angry boar. It is at this point that he is rescued by a servant of the magician Kulgan and introduced to the ways of magic - a path he had never considered for himself. But elsewhere in Midkemia, an elven tracking party discovers that a strange army is scouting the remote areas of their world - and vanishing without a trace once they are finished!
REVOLUTION ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #4
by O'Brien, Templeton, Agro, & Sam; cover by Denis Rodier The Revolution is televised! Recovering from his gunshot wound, Caesar rallies the apes of California while Aldo's gorilla air force destroys Washington. In the back-up story, Colonel Taylor leaves his mark on Caesar's Revolution in a way you don't expect. Plus an America News Network Broadcast right in your comic!
REX LIBRIS #4
by James Turner Rex's efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the confrontation with the Snowmen of Benzine V are dealt a serious blow when Simonides gets control of a loaded firearm. The situation is further complicated by the arrival of Vaglox's armed and irritable minions. Back on earth, an energy manifestion of bloodthirsty Vandals is intent upon burning Middleton library - and all within - to the ground. Only Circe stands between them and their horrific, biblioclasmic goal.
RICH JOHNSTONS HOLED UP #3
by Rich Johnston & Gonzalo Martinez Rich Johnston, gossip columnist for Lying In The Gutters, continues this dark family survivalist sitcom as the series moves to a new level of insanity. Dropped into the Middle East by a President who got the idea from a film, the Holed family continues their reign of terror across Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran, blowing up anyone who looks slightly 'shifty' which, as far as they're concerned, means practically everyone. As the Holeds come face-to-face with their 'enemy', what will they learn about the human condition? This is the conclusion of Rich Johnston's dissection of the 'All-American Family' in this controversial-yet-warmhearted series full of insanity, black humor, and jokes of generally poor taste. Available in regular and 'Homeland Security' covers by Gonzalo Martinez.
ROBOTIKA #3
by Alex Sheikman & Joel Chua. Niko leaves Her Majesty's Service and gets hired by Bronski to guard a caravan making a pilgrimage to their holy temple. The cushy job of a hired yojimbo turns into a deadly fight for survival when the pilgrims are attacked by vicious Mecha-Betchimine. In a surprising turn of events, more of Niko's mysterious origin is revealed and the story is geared-up for it's conclusion in the final fourth issue.
ROCKETO JOURNEY TO THE HIDDEN SEA #7
written by FRANK ESPINOSA & MARIE TAYLOR art & cover by FRANK ESPINOSA 'REUNIONS' After surviving a crash landing in the Hidden Sea Rocketo begins searching for his doomed crew only to encounter Gordon Scarletto at . Later, a beautiful young woman holds the key to some astounding revelations.
SABRINA VOL 2 #75
by Tania del Rio 'Monsters Resurfacing': Having learned each other's secret histories, Sabrina and Shinji are closer than ever, and plan to become boyfriend and girlfriend. The only thing they have to do now is break the news to Llandra, but it's not exactly what she'd been hoping to hear. Can Llandra ever be friends with either of them again? To complicate matters even more, the trio's walk in the woods is interrupted by an attack from an evil creature! The three forget their squabbles long enough to band together to fight the monster, but are left shaken and bewildered by the attack. Meanwhile, back in the mortal world, things are about to get rocky for Amy and Harvey!
SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL 4 THE SCORPION TP
Written by Matt Wagner & Steven T. Seagle Art by Guy Davis Cover by Gavin Wilson & Richard Bruning Collecting issues #17-20 of writer Matt Wagner's the acclaimed reimagination of the original Sandman. With THE SCORPION, writers Matt Wagner - and Steven T. Seagle continue to breathe rich new life into pulp genre conventions.
SEA OF RED #9
written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art by PAUL HARMON layouts & cover by KIERON DWYER 1937: Deep in the heart of Nazi Germany, blind to the price he'll pay, an ancient vampire makes a deal with a devil for the salvation of his people. 33 A.D.: A roman slave is entrusted with a charge who has the potential to radically affect the course of history by spreading a plague of biblical magnitude on all mankind.
SENTINEL SQUAD ONE #5 (Of 5)
Written by John Layman Penciled by Aaron Lopresti Cover by Pasqual Ferry The Sentinel Squad's trial by fire has finally reached its end! Now it's time for their permanent assignment...the X-Men. Find out the final piece of the puzzle in this final issue to Sentinel Squad O*N*E! Part 5 (of 5)!
SHADOWHAWK #11
written by SCOTT WHERLE art by JIM VALENTINO & CHRIS MCFANN cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO 'RISE,' Part Three Eddie is haunted by questions as he tries to find his way out of his deep depression. Will this new ShadowHawk forever tarnish the legacy of the hero Eddie was becoming? What role does the Silver-Age Shadowhawk and the ghost of Eddie's best friend play in all of this? While the new ShadowHawk continues his rampage, Eddie comes to the single most important decision of his young life.
SIMPSONS CLASSICS #8
by Matt Groening Through a bizarre twist of fate that could only befall the stoutest of the Simpsons, Homer becomes the new Duff Beer brewmeister in control of the Duff empire! And then, come back to Simpsons Mountain where the Depression ain't so depressin', and Grampa's memory of the past takes a page or two from other television family histories. Also, Grampa and Jasper have a rendezvous with pop culture, and Itchy & Scratchy (circa 1930) have an explosive encounter in 'Kill 'Er Up with Regular.' Collects The Simpsons Comics #14-15.
SONIC X #8
by Various 'Wicked Sweet Shuttle Shenanigans': A rousing adventure that takes Sonic and friends off to far away lands! The World's Fair in Paris hosts the unveiling of the New Thorndyke Industries space shuttle, and you don't think a little detail like that would escape the eye of Eggman, do you? Agent Topaz and Rouge are on the case, but when it's revealed that Emerl has been following them, will this mean disaster? Look out for Big the Cat and Froggy to finally make a big noise in the Sonic X comic as everything goes wild at the World's Fair!
SOULSEARCHERS #77
by David, Staton, & Milgrom With the rest of the Soulsearchers involved in their slapstick search for a new group headquarters, Bridget and Baraka follow Cloa fille's trail to the accursed house overgrown by menacing plants, and find the most audacious adversary they've ever met in the 'The Calamityville Horror'!
SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED #15
WRITTEN BY KLAUS JANSON & MERRILL HAGAN PENCILED BY KLAUS JANSON & ADAM DEKRAKER COVER BY JAY ANACELTO Two Spidey stories. One great comic! Comics legend, Klaus Janson tells a personal story delving into the effects on a child who is raised by one of Spider-Man's foes. In the second story, Merrill Hagan (Adult Swim) tells a story featuring the Lizard and his wife. How does a woman cope with being married to a man who must remain calm at all times or he'll turn into a giant green beast? Can she possible still love him if she must never do or say anything that could set him off?
STRANGE GIRL #8
written by RICK REMENDER art by ERIC NGUYEN cover by ANDY KUHN All out war as Beth is forced into a final showdown with the demon Sutadoh and the red hordes. New alliances are tested as Beth must place her life in the hands of a Bivouac soldier.
SUPERGIRL #6
Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner There can only be one true Supergirl, and there's only one person who can help Kara win that title: Superman! They've thrown down before, but now Superman has to stop Supergirl - even if it means the most unexpected death of all! Don't miss this special issue guest-starring Batman and Wonder Woman! Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner. Please see order form for details.
SWAMP THING #27 (MR)
Written by Josh Dysart Guest art by Enrique Breccia Cover by Eric Powell Woodrue returns in Part 1 of 'Every Reunion is a Resurrection.' And the Floronic Man will make certain that nothing of Swamp Thing's life will remain the same after their meeting…
TALES OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #22
by Ross May, Scott Cohn, & Parsons CHANGE OF POWER-This issue picks up the plot threads laid down way back in Volume 1, issue #9 of the original Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, is set between the events of the 'Return to New York' and 'City at War' storylines, guest-stars Casey Jones, and introduces she who is known only as 'The Mistress!' Don't miss this one!
TEEN TITANS #35
Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Tony Daniel & Sandra Hope Part 2 of 'The New Teen Titans!' In an attempt to expose the insidious plans of the Brotherhood of Evil, a new member may sacrifice his or her life! Meanwhile, a strange romance begins to blossom and the secret below Titans Tower deepens. Plus, wait until you see which former Titans are involved with the new Doom Patrol - and why!
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #27
by Peter Laird, Jim Lawson, & Eric Talbot This issue: Michelangelo goes from the frying pan and into the fire... Leonardo makes new friends... and Raphael and Donatello join the assault on the Xihad camp!
ULTIMATE MARVEL FLIP MAGAZINE #12
ULTIMATE X-MEN #12 Pencils by ADAM KUBERT & TOM DERENICK Cover by ADAM KUBERT ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #12 Written by WARREN ELLIS Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #1 (Part 1) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MATT WAGNE
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #94
Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & Cover by Mark Bagley 'deadpool' How can Spidey take down a man who has kidnapped the X-Men? All we can tell you is-it's not the ending you expect! Plus, major developments in the Peter/Kitty relationship-is it all just fun and games between the two...or is there something more going on? Don't miss it! Part 4 (of 4)
ULTIMATE TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #12
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #222 & 23 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Covers by MARK BAGLEY ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #1 (Part 2) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MATT WAGNE
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS HULK DIRECTORS CUT
ULTIMATE X-MEN FANTASTIC FOUR TP
Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by PASQUAL FERRY Cover by PASQUAL FERRY Cerebro has been stolen - and the trail points directly at the government's premier think tank, the Baxter Building! The X-Men aren't happy about it - and the Baxter Building's most famous residents, the Fantastic Four, aren't happy about an angry team of mutants showing up on their doorstep! It's FF versus X-Men in an all-star blowout as ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR's Mike Cary is joined by superstar artist Pasqual Ferry for this tour de force of Ultimate action! Plus: in-depth bios on the Ultimate X-Men, the Ultimate Fantastic Four, the Ultimates and Ultimate Spider-Man! Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR, ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR/X-MEN and the OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE ULTIMATE MARVEL UNIVERSE 2005 #1-2.
UNDERWORLD #4 (Of 5)
Written by Frank Tieri Penciled by Staz Johnson Cover by Sean Scoffield Ex-con Jackie Dio is on the run... from the cops, super-goons Boomerang and Grizzly, and even the Punisher himself. Lucky for him, gadget guru the Mechanic has all the cool toys, and he's willing to share. But can anything save Jackie when he confronts the Punisher in a knock-down, drag-out, knuckle-busting brawl?
WORMWOOD GENTLEMAN CORPSE THE TASTER
by Ben Templesmith Ben Templesmith returns with his first solo project since Singularity 7. Meet Wormwood, the English-accented, beer-drinking, sentient corpse possessing a maggot expat from the Hell dimension. Well, one of them. If he's not attempting to save Earth from demonic, parasitic fungal infections or undead strippers, then he's off drinking with his homemade mechanical sidekick, Mr. Pendulum. Collecting one of the original short stories first seen in Lo-Fi Magazine, this book also includes extra pages, new artwork and background material. It's a perfect prelude to the upcoming, all-new Wormwood regular series coming from IDW Publishing, written and drawn by the artist responsible for 30 Days of Night, Singularity 7, and Fell.
X-MEN APOCALYPSE DRACULA #4 (Of 4)
Written by FRANK TIERI Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY Cover by JAE LEE Apocalypse and Dracula are in the face off to end all face offs! These two monsters have searched long and hard for each other, and now it's time to fight. Who will stand victorious in this clash of titans?! Read this issue and find out! Part 4 (of 4)!
X-MEN THE END MEN AND X-MEN #5 (Of 6)
Written by Chris Claremont Penciled by Sean Chen Cover by GENE HA It's the penultimate installment of the end of the Uncanny X-Men, from fan-favorites Chris Claremont and Sean Chen. Bishop's team arrives to the fray on the Shi'ar throneworld by way of the Brood-infested Starjammer to find Cassandra Nova commandeering Professor Xavier's body to brutalize the remaining X-Men. Meanwhile, back on Earth, in the 2nd city, mayoral candidate Kitty Pryde anxiously awaits the results of the Chicago mayoral election. And, the return of Jean Grey!?
Y THE LAST MAN #45 (MR)
Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzán, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale The penultimate chapter of 'Kimono Dragons!' As Yorick and Agent 355 risk everything to save Ampersand from a bizarre new enemy inside a Tokyo skyscraper, another member of the last man's crew comes to terms with the blood on her hands.
YEAST HOIST 12 GN (MR)
by Ron Regé Jr. At long last, the rarest of the wildly experimental, yet intimate, drawings and stories of math-rock comics genious, Ron Regé have been collected! From his startling illustrations for the New York Times to his evocotive travel sketches and his comics-form private love letters, this volume of Regé's hilarious, sensitive, erotic, and electric work is must-have for comics-art lovers everywhere.
Written by Geoff Johns & Kurt Busiek Art by Pete Woods Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson Part 4 of the 8-part 'Up, Up and Away' reveals secrets from the past as well as the present! Neutron and Radion strike, Luthor's scheme is unveiled, and a mystery from space rears its ugly head!
ALICE IN WONDERLAND #4 (Of 4)
The mind-bending conclusion! The Queen of Hearts makes her grand entrance, and nearly has Alice make a grand exit! Alice almost gets caught painting roses red, then the croquet game goes awry when she joins. Then refreshments are served, and Alice can't wait to sample the tarts, but she's accused of stealing them and is brought to trial! Will the verdict be 'Off with her head?'
ANNIHILATION SILVER SURFER #2 (Of 4)
Written by Keith Giffen Penciled by Renato Arlem Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO The ex-heralds of Galactus unite to combat a common foe. But can even the combined powers of the Silver Surfer, Firelord, Terrax and Red Shift stand against the Annihilation Wave and it's mad master? And what dark ambition motivates Thanos to strike a dark alliance with the invading force?
ARCHENEMIES #2 (Of 4)
Vincent Darko may be a criminal genius, but he still hasn't figured out that his slobby roommate, Ethan Baxter, is also Star Fighter-his sworn enemy. So why has Vincent vowed that Ethan Baxter must die? And can Ethan survive Vincent's gauntlet of deathtraps with his secret identity intact? There's always the chance that frustrated Vincent will slip up and spill a secret of his own along the way! PLUS: young love, senseless violence, casual vandalism, betrayal, fashion tips, and-before it's all over-one dead body. You MUST read the comic that critics across the nation are calling ArchEnemies #2. Written by Drew Melbourne (stand-up comedian, South Bronx public school teacher, and freelance writer), with pencils by Yvel Guichet (Batman: Harley Quinn, X-Men Unlimited) and inks by comic-book veteran Joe Rubinstein (Formerly Known as the Justice League). ONE HERO. ONE VILLAIN. ONE APARTMENT. Illustrated by Eisner Award-winning Goon creator Eric Powell!
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #100
by Dan Parent 'Where in the World are the Veronicas?': Fresh from their comic book debut in Veronica #167, those real-life singing sensations, the Veronicas are back! The Archies think they've landed their biggest gig ever, only to learn they've been entered in a 'battle of the bands' competing against The Veronicas! Unbeknownst to the Archies, their new agent has hired a driver to pick up singing twins Jess and Lisa at the airport and get them 'lost.' Will the girls be able to make it back in time to perform?
ARCHIE DIGEST #225
by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Bonus, puzzles, games, and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!'
ATOMIKA #7
by Andrew Dabb & Sal Abbinanti 'God is Red' part 7 of 12. Arohnir has come for what is his - the child Chernobyl. But how can Atomika give up the only creature he has ever truly loved? Meanwhile, the hunted has become the hunter as the forge god Khar-Kov makes an attack on Moscow itself, hoping to root out Atomika. Featuring a cover by acclaimed artist Eric Powell (The Goon).
BATMAN JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #9
Written by Andrew Helfer Art by Tan Eng Huat Cover by Pat Lee While investigating the recent arsons in Gotham, Batman uncovers a thread connecting all the fires. But following that thread could lead to even more dangerous revelations!
BETTY & VERONICA #217
by Various 'Courting Trouble': The verdict is laughter in this imaginary tale that places Veronica against Betty in small claims court. At issue: Archie's affections, of course! 'First Impression': Veronica believes she's above the new kids in school... until she learns how 'royally' wrong she is! 'Self-Descriptive Terms': Betty and Veronica play the 'name game' when they start using the boys' names to describe the things they do... as hungry as Jughead, as vain as Reggie, as klutzy as Archie, as smart as Dilton, etc.
BLOOD OF THE DEMON #15
Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Dan Green Cover by Byrne At last, it's the confrontation that had to happen: Etrigan vs. the Lord of the Damned!
BOOK OF SHADOWS #2
Annie flees to the world beyond the veil in search of the one thing that might save humanity in its darkest hour.
BPRD UNIVERSAL MACHINE #2 (Of 5)
Captain Daimio tells the B.P.R.D. the story of his own death in the jungles of Bolivia. Meanwhile, Dr. Kate Corrigan, searching rural France for a clandestine text with the secret to bringing Roger back to life, finds herself a guest in a strange shop on the site of a castle that was destroyed over half a century ago.
CITY OF HEROES #13
(W) David Wohl (P) James Raiz (I) Roland Paris (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari The mysterious Foreshadow hits the 'City, but is he friend or foe? The martial arts master lives alternating lives, one good followed by one evil…and it might be too late before Statesman finds out which side he's on this time! Join us for an exciting new storyarc that introduces NEW characters to the City of Heroes with every issue!
CIVIL WAR #1 (Of 7)
Written by Mark Millar Pencils & Wraparound Cover by Steve McNiven Variant Cover by MICHAEL TURNER THE LANDSCAPE OF THE MARVEL U IS CHANGING AND IT'S TIME TO DECIDE: WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? A conflict has been brewing in the Marvel Universe for over 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. Civil War, a Marvel Comics event in seven parts, stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Civil War - the cross-over that rewrites the rules - begins here in this double-sized first issue!
DETECTIVE COMICS #819
Written by James Robinson Art by Leonard Kirk & Andy Clarke Cover by Simone Bianchi Part 5 of 'Face the Face,' the 8-part story crossing over with BATMAN! As the body count mounts and more villains die, Batman continues his hunt for Gotham's newest vigilante. Meanwhile, Robin must deal with his life as an orphan, and Jason Bard must deal with Harvey Dent.
DEVILS PANTIES #2
by Jennie Breeden Jennie Breedon strokes the threads of reality in the second published volume of her reality based web comic. Join her as the Devil's Panties goes to summer camp and terrorizes children at a theme park. There's nothing like avoiding your future and corrupting today's youth, but there's always time for clubbing and a little wookie.
DOC SAMSON #5 (Of 5)
Written by PAUL DI FILIPPO & Zeb Wells Penciled by Fabrizio Fiorentino & FRANK ESPINOSA Cover by LUCIO PARRILLO With Tina, Jack and the Living Totem incapacitated by other-dimensional forces, Doc Samson is left alone to battle the most dangerous enemy he's ever encountered...himself! With the Earth's sanity hanging in the balance--if Doc looses against the demon-possessed, alternate-universe Leonard Samson--the whole planet will need a psychiatrist. Also in this issue, an 8-page story featuring The Living Totem by ZEB WELLS and FRANK (ROCKETO) ESPINOSA.
DRAGONSLIPPERS GN (MR)
by Rosalind B. Penfold When Rosalind Penfold met Brian, she was swept off her feet. Romantic and exuberant, with four loving children, Brian was everything a woman could possibly want, and Roz fell deeply in love. But soon Roz began to notice troublesome signs that Brian was not what he seemed. A pattern of small lies and petty cruelties emerged which, over the course of their relationship, would encompass a litany of verbal, emotional, sexual, and physical abuse truly appalling in its scope and malevolence. Often too traumatized and ashamed to admit the true extent of what she was experiencing, Roz instead poured her anguish into a series of graphic diaries. The result is a touching, profoundly shocking, and completely original portrait of domestic abuse. An extraordinary visual testimony, Dragonslippers presents the many warning signs of abuse and offers a frank examination of the psychology of both abusers and victims. Above all, however, it is the story of a woman who fought for, and found, the strength to break free.
ELSINORE #5
by Ken Lillie-Paetz & Brian Denham Edgar is smuggled out of the asylum for a night of partying and murder. Meanwhile, Murchison proves that sometimes the best therapy is an act of vengeance. And Director Roch begins his attack on the city of Dis, unaware that a new type of demon has set its sight on Elsinore!
EXILES #80
Written by Tony Bedard Pencils & Cover by Paul Pelletier 'WORLD TOUR: FUTURE IMPERFECT' The World Tour is almost over, but that doesn't mean the Exiles are out of the woods quite yet. Another Exile has yet to fall to Proteus, and it happens here! Will the Exiles be able to pick up the pieces after losing another one of their own!? Part 2 (of 2)!
EXTERMINATORS #5 (MR)
Written by Simon Oliver Art by Tony Moore Cover by Philip Bond The creepy-crawly conclusion of the 5-part debut story arc, 'Bug Brothers.' The Bug-Bee boys declare a 'Code 4' at the Perez building, where roaches now rule, with ravenous swarms standing ready to devour anyone in their path. Henry and Stretch must battle for their lives, using every poison in their arsenal. Don't miss the series that Ain't it Cool News says, 'blew me away - jump onto this book now.'
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #8
Written by Peter David Pencils & Cover by Mike Wieringo Hold onto your webs, spider-fan! A MAJOR character from Peter Parker's past returns! Meanwhile, is that the Hobgoblin terrorizing the skies? And if so, how is he connected to the shocking changes in Spider-Man's life? Continuity fans better break out their back issues, because both Spidey's past and future will change when an old (and unexpected) foe executes his master plan!
FURY PEACEMAKER #4 (Of 6)
WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS PENCILED BY DARICK ROBERTSON INKS BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI COVER BY SCOT EATON Before he presided over S.H.I.E.L.D., before he ran with the Howling Commandos, Sgt. Nick Fury fought on the blood-stained sands of the Tunisian desert. When his entire platoon was massacred by General Stephen Barkhorn and his 21st Panzer Division, Fury stumbled off into the desert toward certain death. Instead, he came face to face with his future. Now, Fury and his crew are deep behind enemy lines, surrounded by trigger-happy German soldiers, and, to make matters worse, their assassination mission has failed. According to a captured colonel, their target, General Barkhorn, has apparently departed to betray the Nazi regime-by going after Hitler himself! But is Barkhorn-genius, loyal, courageous Barkhorn-really a turncoat, or have Fury and his company been suckered into killing time while enemy reinforcements secretly close in? In this gripping limited series, Garth Ennis (Ghost Rider, Punisher) and Darick Robertson (Punisher: Born) offer a never-before-seen glimpse into the soul of a warrior you only think you know.
GI JOE AMERICAS ELITE THE HUNT FOR COBRA COMMANDER
Even before the events of G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #0, General Hawk was desperately trying to find the greatest terrorist of our time: Cobra Commander! When former G.I.Joe agent Spirit is sent by Hawk to find the Commander, does he find him, or end up on a wild goose chase? And how does this all tie in to Hawk's current state-of-mind? This 25 cent special ties directly into continuity, with an all new short story featuring fan-favorite Spirit! Plus: a special comprehensive history of Cobra Commander, and a summary of the past year of ELITE! This one-shot special is everything you need to know to be ready for the explosive return of Cobra Commander in G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #13!
GOTHAM CENTRAL VOL 3 UNRESOLVED TARGETS TP
Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker Art by Michael Lark & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Lark An amazing collection featuring the acclaimed GOTHAM CENTRAL #12-15 and #19-22! The Joker terrorizes the city at Christmastime when he begins randomly executing people with a rifle, and no one from the Mayor on down is safe! A second story focuses on an old case and unfinished business for disgraced detective Harvey Bullock.
HARD TIME SEASON TWO #6
Written by Steve Gerber & Mary Skrenes Art by Brian Hurtt & Steve Bird Cover by Hurtt Ethan is displaced from his body - and he has no idea how to return. It will take Fruitcake guiding him on a magical mystery tour for him to stand a chance of defeating Cutter.
HAUNTED MANSION #3
by Roman Dirge & Various Continuing the exploration of everyone's favorite Disney attraction, in this issue the 'Mystery of The Manse' story continues with William Gracey arriving in New Orleans and buying some property to build his dream home. There will be a story about the caretaker's dog by Chris Reilly and Crab Scrambly.
HULK VISIONARIES PETER DAVID VOL 3 TP
Written by PETER DAVID & STEVE ENGLEHART Penciled by JEFF PURVES, ALEX SAVIUK & KEITH POLLARD Cover by JEFF PURVES The gray Hulk's life as a Las Vegas legbreaker is broken into by a circle of cyborgs, with Spider-Man in the middle! Next up is a triple threat by Doctor Doom, the Thing and...the green Hulk?! Follow the Hulk from casino conclaves to interdimensional intrigue as Peter David's legendary run continues! Collects INCREDIBLE HULK #349-354, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #44 and FANTASTIC FOUR #320.
INFINITE CRISIS #7
Written by Geoff Johns Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez The awe-inspiring conclusion to the miniseries event of the year! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope (approximately 50%) and Pérez (approximately 50%). For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces Section of Previews.
JSA #85
Written by Paul Levitz Art by Rags Morales, Dave Meikis and Luke Ross Cover by George Pérez The thrilling new story by legendary Justice Society writer Paul Levitz and superstar penciller Rags Morales continues as the ghosts of the JSA's past rise to fight the team today! Plus, more insight into the secrets of the Gentleman Ghost!
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #21
Written by Adam Beechen Art by Carlo Barberi & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Ty Templeton A lovers' quarrel between Heat Wave and Killer Frost threatens to blow apart Star City! JLU lovebirds Green Lantern, Vixen, Green Arrow and Black Canary arrive to save the day, but when they begin to have similar flare-ups, will Star City suffer the consequences?
LOONEY TUNES #138
Written by Robbie Busch and Sam Agro Art by Leo Batic, Dave Alvarez, Omar Aranda, Horacio Ottolini, Mike DeCarlo and Alberto Saichann Cover by Walter Carzon & Ruben Torreiro It's the All-Racing Special! Bugs and Daffy battle it out with stock racing cars, while Pepe Le Pew must choose between pursuing love or pursuing the trophy. aAd who knew the Abominable Snowman could snowboard?
LOVE & ROCKETS VOL 2 #16
by the Hernandez Brothers Ronald's Ray is limp and sore and goes to a party with 40 guys and 3 girls. In 'Day by Day with Hopey,' Sunday is 'Put Down That Gun Day' where the next day is school and she hasn't a thing to wear. On the Beto side of the book, Mark Herrera returns to giving self-help seminars in the big arenas, but how long will this last? In 'Julio's Day,' Julio's old schoolmate Araceli heads off to Viet Nam. Will she return? And in the final insallment of 'The Kid Stuff Kids,' we discover who mom is!
LUCIFER #73
Written by Mike Carey Guest art by Dean Ormston Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta When a hidden power defies the will of God, Heaven must appoint an agent to handle the situation: someone who's not afraid to get his hands dirty; someone whose ruthlessness is equalled only by his raw power; someone... expendable.
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #15
Written by ZEB WELLS Penciled by PATRICK SCHERBERGER Cover by AMANDA CONNER When an incarcerated Doc Ock commands his tentacles to find and defeat Spider-Man, the results aren't quite what he expects... Will Peter be able to deal when Otto's arms start following him around like a puppy dog?
MARVEL TEAM-UP #20
Written by Robert Kirkman Penciled by Cory Walker Cover by PHIL HESTER Freedom Ring part 1 (of 5) Captain America is thrust into a fight for his life at the hands of AIM. Meanwhile an all-new hero is introduced into the Marvel Universe, but is the world ready for FREEDOM RING? And what does all this have to do with a reality-altering ring crafted from broken shards of the cosmic cube?
MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH WAR OF THE WINDS #2
by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Medieval Lady Death fights for all humanity in this epic new eight issue series! Medieval Europe is threatened by a near immortal race called the Eldritch. Humanity's last hope for survival is Lady Death, an outcast who is half-human, half-Eldritch and all attitude. She is part of both clans, but belongs to neither. In the aftermath of the Eldritch's siege of human city of Rantoul, LD is blamed for the entire thing and brought to the capital city of Vongeria where Archbishop Vittorio plans to rid himself of her for once and for all. But the Eldritch invade Vongeria next. As the city is plunged into chaos, LD finds one last chance at redemption - but at what cost? This issue has Standard and Wraparound covers by Di Amorim, and a special Premium cover by Daniel HDR.
MOUSE GUARD #2
by David Petersen. SHADOWS WITHIN-While Guards Saxon, Kenzie, and Lieam are off searching for the missing grain mouse, another of the Guard, Sadie, is dispatched to a shore outpost of the mice territories. Conrad, the mouse posted there, has failed to stay in touch with the outside world for far too long. This next chapter opens the intrigue as to how the grain mouse came to have the map of Lockhaven, home of the Mouse Guard. And a crusty peg-legged mouse tells the tale to boot!
NECROMANCER #5
(W) Joshua Ortega (P) Francis Manapul (I) Kevin Conrad (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Francis Manapul The demon Berzelius continues to haunt Abigail van Alstine's life, leading to a series of terrible suicides at her new high school in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, her mentor has an enlightening meeting with the parents of a fellow student-but why is Abby the focus of the meeting? And what exactly are they planning? Critically acclaimed novelist Joshua Ortega (Frequencies) teams up with artist extraordinaire Francis Manapul (Witchblade) to bring you the answers in the second part of this eerie new story arc!
NEIL GAIMANS NEVERWHERE #7
Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Glenn Fabry Neil Gaiman's classic tale of urban fantasy spins toward its mind-boggling conclusion. Richard must endure the Black Friars' ordeal, taking him to the blackest heart of his inner demons. His only objective: to survive - while the Marquis de Carabas meets an even crueler fate at the hand of Mr. Croup.
NOBLE BOY ONE SHOT
by Scott Morse Noble Boy is a biographical 'board book' about animation design pioneer and legend Maurice Noble, who trained Scott Morse with a small group of hand-picked artists at various animation studios. Learn about this orchestrator of films that include Snow White and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
OUTSIDERS #36
Written by Judd Winick Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert Cover by Daniel Acuña Nightwing's African mission is blown sky-high by a one-man military. Where did a tiny nation find a deadly super-speedster?
PS238 #15
by Aaron Williams The Rainmaker has kidnapped a van full of kids from ps238, and it's up to someone to stop him. Since the Rainmaker can remove or improve the powers of any superhero, it's up to the Revenant and Tyler to save the day! Is our football-helmet clad vigilante in training up to the task, or should he just wait in the car?
PUNISHER #33 (MR)
Written by Garth Ennis Penciled by Goran Parlov Cover by Tim Bradstreet 'BARRACUDA' If you think Frank's brawl with the Russian was nasty, you ain't seen nasty. Because Frank Castle's never thrown down with anyone like the Barracuda before. When these two stone killers mix it up, they'll engage in a battle that leaves no rule unbroken, no bone unbroken. And what's waiting for the loser is even worse: some private time in the deep blue sea with a Great White shark! Part 3 (of 6).
PUNISHER MAX VOL 5 THE SLAVERS TP (MR)
Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ Cover by TIM BRADSTREET On a pitch-black Brooklyn night, in a dead-end alley, Frank Castle brutally dispatches a crew of Albanian thugs menacing a young woman. Her name is Viorica, she's from Moldavia, and when she tells Frank her story, that's when the real killing starts! Collects PUNISHER #25-30.
RAYMOND E FEIST MAGICIAN APPRENTICE #1
by Feist, Oeming, Glass, & Booth Pug and Tomas are two kitchen boys with big dreams of becoming heroes in the fantasy world of Midkemia - at least until Pug finds himself trapped in a terrible storm and chased by a savagely angry boar. It is at this point that he is rescued by a servant of the magician Kulgan and introduced to the ways of magic - a path he had never considered for himself. But elsewhere in Midkemia, an elven tracking party discovers that a strange army is scouting the remote areas of their world - and vanishing without a trace once they are finished!
REVOLUTION ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #4
by O'Brien, Templeton, Agro, & Sam; cover by Denis Rodier The Revolution is televised! Recovering from his gunshot wound, Caesar rallies the apes of California while Aldo's gorilla air force destroys Washington. In the back-up story, Colonel Taylor leaves his mark on Caesar's Revolution in a way you don't expect. Plus an America News Network Broadcast right in your comic!
REX LIBRIS #4
by James Turner Rex's efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the confrontation with the Snowmen of Benzine V are dealt a serious blow when Simonides gets control of a loaded firearm. The situation is further complicated by the arrival of Vaglox's armed and irritable minions. Back on earth, an energy manifestion of bloodthirsty Vandals is intent upon burning Middleton library - and all within - to the ground. Only Circe stands between them and their horrific, biblioclasmic goal.
RICH JOHNSTONS HOLED UP #3
by Rich Johnston & Gonzalo Martinez Rich Johnston, gossip columnist for Lying In The Gutters, continues this dark family survivalist sitcom as the series moves to a new level of insanity. Dropped into the Middle East by a President who got the idea from a film, the Holed family continues their reign of terror across Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran, blowing up anyone who looks slightly 'shifty' which, as far as they're concerned, means practically everyone. As the Holeds come face-to-face with their 'enemy', what will they learn about the human condition? This is the conclusion of Rich Johnston's dissection of the 'All-American Family' in this controversial-yet-warmhearted series full of insanity, black humor, and jokes of generally poor taste. Available in regular and 'Homeland Security' covers by Gonzalo Martinez.
ROBOTIKA #3
by Alex Sheikman & Joel Chua. Niko leaves Her Majesty's Service and gets hired by Bronski to guard a caravan making a pilgrimage to their holy temple. The cushy job of a hired yojimbo turns into a deadly fight for survival when the pilgrims are attacked by vicious Mecha-Betchimine. In a surprising turn of events, more of Niko's mysterious origin is revealed and the story is geared-up for it's conclusion in the final fourth issue.
ROCKETO JOURNEY TO THE HIDDEN SEA #7
written by FRANK ESPINOSA & MARIE TAYLOR art & cover by FRANK ESPINOSA 'REUNIONS' After surviving a crash landing in the Hidden Sea Rocketo begins searching for his doomed crew only to encounter Gordon Scarletto at . Later, a beautiful young woman holds the key to some astounding revelations.
SABRINA VOL 2 #75
by Tania del Rio 'Monsters Resurfacing': Having learned each other's secret histories, Sabrina and Shinji are closer than ever, and plan to become boyfriend and girlfriend. The only thing they have to do now is break the news to Llandra, but it's not exactly what she'd been hoping to hear. Can Llandra ever be friends with either of them again? To complicate matters even more, the trio's walk in the woods is interrupted by an attack from an evil creature! The three forget their squabbles long enough to band together to fight the monster, but are left shaken and bewildered by the attack. Meanwhile, back in the mortal world, things are about to get rocky for Amy and Harvey!
SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL 4 THE SCORPION TP
Written by Matt Wagner & Steven T. Seagle Art by Guy Davis Cover by Gavin Wilson & Richard Bruning Collecting issues #17-20 of writer Matt Wagner's the acclaimed reimagination of the original Sandman. With THE SCORPION, writers Matt Wagner - and Steven T. Seagle continue to breathe rich new life into pulp genre conventions.
SEA OF RED #9
written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art by PAUL HARMON layouts & cover by KIERON DWYER 1937: Deep in the heart of Nazi Germany, blind to the price he'll pay, an ancient vampire makes a deal with a devil for the salvation of his people. 33 A.D.: A roman slave is entrusted with a charge who has the potential to radically affect the course of history by spreading a plague of biblical magnitude on all mankind.
SENTINEL SQUAD ONE #5 (Of 5)
Written by John Layman Penciled by Aaron Lopresti Cover by Pasqual Ferry The Sentinel Squad's trial by fire has finally reached its end! Now it's time for their permanent assignment...the X-Men. Find out the final piece of the puzzle in this final issue to Sentinel Squad O*N*E! Part 5 (of 5)!
SHADOWHAWK #11
written by SCOTT WHERLE art by JIM VALENTINO & CHRIS MCFANN cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO 'RISE,' Part Three Eddie is haunted by questions as he tries to find his way out of his deep depression. Will this new ShadowHawk forever tarnish the legacy of the hero Eddie was becoming? What role does the Silver-Age Shadowhawk and the ghost of Eddie's best friend play in all of this? While the new ShadowHawk continues his rampage, Eddie comes to the single most important decision of his young life.
SIMPSONS CLASSICS #8
by Matt Groening Through a bizarre twist of fate that could only befall the stoutest of the Simpsons, Homer becomes the new Duff Beer brewmeister in control of the Duff empire! And then, come back to Simpsons Mountain where the Depression ain't so depressin', and Grampa's memory of the past takes a page or two from other television family histories. Also, Grampa and Jasper have a rendezvous with pop culture, and Itchy & Scratchy (circa 1930) have an explosive encounter in 'Kill 'Er Up with Regular.' Collects The Simpsons Comics #14-15.
SONIC X #8
by Various 'Wicked Sweet Shuttle Shenanigans': A rousing adventure that takes Sonic and friends off to far away lands! The World's Fair in Paris hosts the unveiling of the New Thorndyke Industries space shuttle, and you don't think a little detail like that would escape the eye of Eggman, do you? Agent Topaz and Rouge are on the case, but when it's revealed that Emerl has been following them, will this mean disaster? Look out for Big the Cat and Froggy to finally make a big noise in the Sonic X comic as everything goes wild at the World's Fair!
SOULSEARCHERS #77
by David, Staton, & Milgrom With the rest of the Soulsearchers involved in their slapstick search for a new group headquarters, Bridget and Baraka follow Cloa fille's trail to the accursed house overgrown by menacing plants, and find the most audacious adversary they've ever met in the 'The Calamityville Horror'!
SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED #15
WRITTEN BY KLAUS JANSON & MERRILL HAGAN PENCILED BY KLAUS JANSON & ADAM DEKRAKER COVER BY JAY ANACELTO Two Spidey stories. One great comic! Comics legend, Klaus Janson tells a personal story delving into the effects on a child who is raised by one of Spider-Man's foes. In the second story, Merrill Hagan (Adult Swim) tells a story featuring the Lizard and his wife. How does a woman cope with being married to a man who must remain calm at all times or he'll turn into a giant green beast? Can she possible still love him if she must never do or say anything that could set him off?
STRANGE GIRL #8
written by RICK REMENDER art by ERIC NGUYEN cover by ANDY KUHN All out war as Beth is forced into a final showdown with the demon Sutadoh and the red hordes. New alliances are tested as Beth must place her life in the hands of a Bivouac soldier.
SUPERGIRL #6
Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner There can only be one true Supergirl, and there's only one person who can help Kara win that title: Superman! They've thrown down before, but now Superman has to stop Supergirl - even if it means the most unexpected death of all! Don't miss this special issue guest-starring Batman and Wonder Woman! Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner. Please see order form for details.
SWAMP THING #27 (MR)
Written by Josh Dysart Guest art by Enrique Breccia Cover by Eric Powell Woodrue returns in Part 1 of 'Every Reunion is a Resurrection.' And the Floronic Man will make certain that nothing of Swamp Thing's life will remain the same after their meeting…
TALES OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #22
by Ross May, Scott Cohn, & Parsons CHANGE OF POWER-This issue picks up the plot threads laid down way back in Volume 1, issue #9 of the original Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, is set between the events of the 'Return to New York' and 'City at War' storylines, guest-stars Casey Jones, and introduces she who is known only as 'The Mistress!' Don't miss this one!
TEEN TITANS #35
Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Tony Daniel & Sandra Hope Part 2 of 'The New Teen Titans!' In an attempt to expose the insidious plans of the Brotherhood of Evil, a new member may sacrifice his or her life! Meanwhile, a strange romance begins to blossom and the secret below Titans Tower deepens. Plus, wait until you see which former Titans are involved with the new Doom Patrol - and why!
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #27
by Peter Laird, Jim Lawson, & Eric Talbot This issue: Michelangelo goes from the frying pan and into the fire... Leonardo makes new friends... and Raphael and Donatello join the assault on the Xihad camp!
ULTIMATE MARVEL FLIP MAGAZINE #12
ULTIMATE X-MEN #12 Pencils by ADAM KUBERT & TOM DERENICK Cover by ADAM KUBERT ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #12 Written by WARREN ELLIS Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #1 (Part 1) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MATT WAGNE
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #94
Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & Cover by Mark Bagley 'deadpool' How can Spidey take down a man who has kidnapped the X-Men? All we can tell you is-it's not the ending you expect! Plus, major developments in the Peter/Kitty relationship-is it all just fun and games between the two...or is there something more going on? Don't miss it! Part 4 (of 4)
ULTIMATE TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #12
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #222 & 23 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Covers by MARK BAGLEY ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #1 (Part 2) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MATT WAGNE
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS HULK DIRECTORS CUT
ULTIMATE X-MEN FANTASTIC FOUR TP
Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by PASQUAL FERRY Cover by PASQUAL FERRY Cerebro has been stolen - and the trail points directly at the government's premier think tank, the Baxter Building! The X-Men aren't happy about it - and the Baxter Building's most famous residents, the Fantastic Four, aren't happy about an angry team of mutants showing up on their doorstep! It's FF versus X-Men in an all-star blowout as ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR's Mike Cary is joined by superstar artist Pasqual Ferry for this tour de force of Ultimate action! Plus: in-depth bios on the Ultimate X-Men, the Ultimate Fantastic Four, the Ultimates and Ultimate Spider-Man! Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR, ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR/X-MEN and the OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE ULTIMATE MARVEL UNIVERSE 2005 #1-2.
UNDERWORLD #4 (Of 5)
Written by Frank Tieri Penciled by Staz Johnson Cover by Sean Scoffield Ex-con Jackie Dio is on the run... from the cops, super-goons Boomerang and Grizzly, and even the Punisher himself. Lucky for him, gadget guru the Mechanic has all the cool toys, and he's willing to share. But can anything save Jackie when he confronts the Punisher in a knock-down, drag-out, knuckle-busting brawl?
WORMWOOD GENTLEMAN CORPSE THE TASTER
by Ben Templesmith Ben Templesmith returns with his first solo project since Singularity 7. Meet Wormwood, the English-accented, beer-drinking, sentient corpse possessing a maggot expat from the Hell dimension. Well, one of them. If he's not attempting to save Earth from demonic, parasitic fungal infections or undead strippers, then he's off drinking with his homemade mechanical sidekick, Mr. Pendulum. Collecting one of the original short stories first seen in Lo-Fi Magazine, this book also includes extra pages, new artwork and background material. It's a perfect prelude to the upcoming, all-new Wormwood regular series coming from IDW Publishing, written and drawn by the artist responsible for 30 Days of Night, Singularity 7, and Fell.
X-MEN APOCALYPSE DRACULA #4 (Of 4)
Written by FRANK TIERI Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY Cover by JAE LEE Apocalypse and Dracula are in the face off to end all face offs! These two monsters have searched long and hard for each other, and now it's time to fight. Who will stand victorious in this clash of titans?! Read this issue and find out! Part 4 (of 4)!
X-MEN THE END MEN AND X-MEN #5 (Of 6)
Written by Chris Claremont Penciled by Sean Chen Cover by GENE HA It's the penultimate installment of the end of the Uncanny X-Men, from fan-favorites Chris Claremont and Sean Chen. Bishop's team arrives to the fray on the Shi'ar throneworld by way of the Brood-infested Starjammer to find Cassandra Nova commandeering Professor Xavier's body to brutalize the remaining X-Men. Meanwhile, back on Earth, in the 2nd city, mayoral candidate Kitty Pryde anxiously awaits the results of the Chicago mayoral election. And, the return of Jean Grey!?
Y THE LAST MAN #45 (MR)
Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzán, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale The penultimate chapter of 'Kimono Dragons!' As Yorick and Agent 355 risk everything to save Ampersand from a bizarre new enemy inside a Tokyo skyscraper, another member of the last man's crew comes to terms with the blood on her hands.
YEAST HOIST 12 GN (MR)
by Ron Regé Jr. At long last, the rarest of the wildly experimental, yet intimate, drawings and stories of math-rock comics genious, Ron Regé have been collected! From his startling illustrations for the New York Times to his evocotive travel sketches and his comics-form private love letters, this volume of Regé's hilarious, sensitive, erotic, and electric work is must-have for comics-art lovers everywhere.
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