Realyy good qweek if you love Robert Kirkman. Walking Dead, Wolf-Man and Brit all have new issues out this week. Batman RIP and Trinity continue on the DC side. Squadron Supreme relaunches after the events in Ultimate Power and make sure to check out Secret Invasion Front Line to see a glimpse of what the ordinary people in Marvel 616 think about secret invasion.
Have a safe holiday and I hope to see you Wednesday
The List:
DC COMICS
ALL NEW ATOM 25 2.99
AMERICAN SPLENDOR SEASON TWO 4 OF 4 (MR) 2.99
BATMAN 678 RIP 2.99
BATMAN 678 VAR ED RIP 2.99
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM 1 2.25
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM VAR ED 1 10
BLUE BEETLE 28 2.99
DC SPECIAL RAVEN 5 OF 5 2.99
HELLBLAZER PRESENTS CHAS THE KNOWLEDGE 1 OF 5 (MR) 2.99
HOUSE OF MYSTERY 3 (MR) 2.99
INFINITY INC 11 2.99
JOKERS ASYLUM THE JOKER 1 2.99
JONAH HEX 33 2.99
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES 43 2.99
MANHUNTER 32 2.99
NEW DYNAMIX 4 OF 5 2.99
NIGHTWING 146 2.99
NORTHLANDERS 7 (MR) 2.99
RANN THANAGAR HOLY WAR 3 OF 8 3.5
SCALPED 16 (MR) 2.99
SCALPED 17 (MR) 2.99
STORMING PARADISE 1 OF 6 2.99
SUPERGIRL 31 2.99
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE RAISING CAIN 3 OF 3 (MR) 3.5
TITANS 2 2.99
TOR 3 OF 6 2.99
TRINITY 2 2.99
TRINITY 3 2.99
TRINITY 4 2.99
TRINITY 5 2.99
VINYL UNDERGROUND 10 (MR) 2.99
WAR THAT TIME FORGOT 3 OF 12 2.99
MARVEL
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 564 2.99
AMERICAN DREAM 5 OF 5 2.99
ASTONISHING X-MEN 25 MD 2.99
AVENGERS INITIATIVE 14 SI 2.99
AVENGERS INVADERS 3 OF 12 2.99
AVENGERS INVADERS COIPEL Var 3 OF 12 2.99
CABLE 5 DWS 2.99
CABLE SILVESTRI VAR 5 2.99
DARK TOWER END WORLD ALMANAC 3.99
DARK TOWER LONG ROAD HOME 5 OF 5 3.99
DARK TOWER LONG ROAD HOME BERMEJO VAR 5 OF 5 3.99
INCREDIBLE HERCULES 2ND PTG SANDOVAL VAR SI 117 2.99
LORDS OF AVALON SOD 4 OF 6 2.99
LORDS OF AVALON SOD 6 OF 6 2.99
MARVEL 1985 2ND PTG EDWARDS VAR 1 OF 6 3.99
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED THREE MUSKETEERS 2 OF 6 3.99
PATSY WALKER HELLCAT 1 OF 5 2.99
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL 21 2.99
SECRET INVASION DIRECTORS CUT 1 4.99
SECRET INVASION FRONT LINE 1 OF 5 SI 2.99
SQUADRON SUPREME 2 1 2.99
THOR AGES OF THUNDER REIGN OF BLOOD 3.99
DARK HORSE
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 16 2.99
HELLBOY THE CROOKED MAN 1 OF 3 2.99
IMAGE
AMORY WARS II 2 OF 5 2.99
ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN 7 2.99
BRIT 7 2.99
DYNAMO 5 14 3.5
FRESHMEN SUMMER VACATION SPECIAL 4.99
HYPERKINETIC 1 OF 4 3.5
LUCHA LIBRE 5 6.99
NOBLE CAUSES 35 3.5
SAVAGE DRAGON 136 2.99
SWORD 9 (MR) 2.99
WALKING DEAD 50 (MR) 2.99
ABSTRACT
TERRY MOORES ECHO 4 3.5
AVATAR
NIGHT O/T LIVING DEAD ANNUAL 1 (MR) 4.99
NIGHT O/T LIVING DEAD ANNUAL PAINTED CVR (MR) 1 4.99
NIGHT O/T LIVING DEAD ANNUAL ROTTING CVR (MR) 1 4.99
NIGHT O/T LIVING DEAD ANNUAL TERROR CVR (MR) 1 4.99
BOOM!
ZOMBIE TALES 2 3.99
DYNAMITE
ARMY OF DARKNESS LONG ROAD HOME 10 3.5
BOYS 20 (MR) 2.99
NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON ZERO 10 2.99
SAVAGE TALES 8 (MR) 4.99
DEVILS DUE
GI JOE AMERICAS ELITE 36 5.5
IDW
ANGEL AFTER THE FALL 10 3.99
ANGEL AFTER THE FALL 10 COPY VIRGIN RUNGE INC 10 10
ANGEL AFTER THE FALL 25 COPY VIRGIN GARNER INCV 10 25
DOCTOR WHO 5 3.99
DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS 8 3.99
FX 5 OF 6 3.99
GHOST WHISPERER 4 3.99
IGOR MOVIE PREQUEL 3 3.99
LOCKE & KEY 2ND PTG 4 3.99
MACK BOLAN THE EXECUTIONER DEVILS TOOLS 4 OF 5 3.99
ROGUE ANGEL TELLER OF TALES 5 3.99
STAR TREK ASSIGNMENT EARTH 3 3.99
STAR TREK MIRROR IMAGES 1 3.99
STAR TREK NEW FRONTIER 4 3.99
STAR TREK YEAR FOUR ENTERPRISE EXPERIMENT 3 3.99
TRANSFORMERS BEST OF UK SPACE PIRATES 5 3.99
MIRAGE
TALES OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 47 3.25
ONI
STEPHEN COLBERTS TEK JANSEN 2 OF 5 3.99
ZENESCOPE
GRIMM FAIRY TALES PIPER 3 OF 4 2.99
LIVING CORPSE 4 (MR) 2.99
GRIMM FAIRY TALES 28 2.99
TALES FROM WONDERLAND ALICE ONE-SHOT 3.99
VIRGIN
JENNA JAMESONS SHADOW HUNTER 1 2.99
ALL AGES
SIMPSONS SUPER SPECTACULAR 7 2.99
ADULT
A G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY 84 (A) 4.99
MAGAZINES
G FAN 84 5.95
TRADES
DC COMICS
COUNTDOWN PRESENTS SEARCH FOR RAY PALMER TP 17.99
HELLBLAZER FEAR MACHINE TP (MR) 19.99
SCALPED TP INDIAN COUNTRY (MR) VOL 01 9.99
SCALPED TP CASINO BOOGIE (MR) VOL 02 14.99
SHOWCASE PRESENTS BATMAN TP VOL 03 16.99
SUPERMAN LAST SON HC 19.99
TEEN TITANS TP TITANS OF TOMORROW 14.99
WATER BABY 9.99
WILDSTORM REVELATIONS TP 17.99
MARVEL
ANITA BLAKE VH GUILTY PLEASURES HC DM ED VOL 02 19.99
ANNIHILATION HC VOL 03 29.99
ANNIHILATION TP VOL 01 24.99
ANNIHILATION TP VOL 03 24.99
AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED CAPTAIN AMERICA TP 17.99
AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED IRON MAN TP 14.99
AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED THOR TP 16.99
AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED TP 15.99
AVENGERS INITIATIVE PREM HC KILLED ACTION VOL 02 24.99
CIVIL WAR AMAZING SPIDER-MAN TP 17.99
CIVIL WAR CAPTAIN AMERICA TP 11.99
CIVIL WAR ROAD TO CIVIL WAR TP 14.99
COUNTER X TP X-FORCE VOL 01 19.99
CRIMINAL TP COWARD (MR) VOL 01 14.99
ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS TP VOL 04 16.99
FANTASTIC FOUR PREM HC LOST ADVENTURES STAN LEE DM ED 24.99
HOUSE OF M TP 24.99
INVADERS CLASSIC TP VOL 02 29.99
MIGHTY AVENGERS PREM HC VENOM BOMB VOL 02 19.99
POWERS TP ROLEPLAY VOL 02 13.95
PUNISHER MAX HC (MR) VOL 01 29.99
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR TP GHOSTS VOL 10 15.99
ULTIMATES HC VOL 01 29.99
ULTIMATES TP VOL 01 12.99
DARK HORSE
PATH OF THE ASSASSIN TP THREE FOOT BATTLE (MR) VOL 12 9.95
USAGI YOJIMBO TP TOMOES STORY VOL 22 15.95
HELLBOY II MMPB GOLDEN ARMY 6.99
IMAGE
AFTER THE CAPE II TP 14.99
HORROR BOOK TP (MR) VOL 01 14.99
SWORD TP VOL 01 14.99
IDW
MUMMY MOVIE PREQUEL RISE & FALL OF XANGOS AX TP 17.99
MOONSTONE
CISCO KID TP HELLS GATES VOL 01 10.95
TOKYOPOP
FRUITS BASKET GN OF 22 VOL 20 9.99
PROSE BOOKS
DOCTOR WHO TP WORLD SHAPERS 31.5
SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 19 12.95
TOYS
BOME VOL 18 GUNBUSTER NORIKO TAKAYA 29.99
NINTENDO CONTROLLER MINTS 18CT DISPLAY 2.99
The list w/ Descriptions:
DC COMICS
ALL NEW ATOM 25 2.99
Written by Rick Remender Art by Pat Olliffe & John Stanisci Cover by Ladrönn Out of place, out of time and out of hope, Ray Palmer and Ryan Choi face the Worm-Man from the sub-atomic prison world of Lady Chronos! Will Ryan make the ultimate sacrifice so Ray and the rest of Ivy Town can live to see another day? On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • FINAL ISSUE
AMERICAN SPLENDOR SEASON TWO 4 OF 4 (MR) 2.99
Written by Harvey Pekar Art by Darick Robertson, Ty Templeton, Dean Haspiel, Rick Geary and Gary Dumm Cover by Dean Haspiel Vertigo's second season of Harvey Pekar's continuing American classic concludes as Harvey leads readers through a typical day in his life. Taxes, auto repairs, housecleaning and of course, naps are all part of this everyday adventure. Featuring art by fan-favorite Darick Roberston (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, The Boys) and others. On sale July 2 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, B&W, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
BATMAN 678 RIP 2.99
BATMAN 678 VAR ED RIP 2.99
Written by Grant Morrison Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea Cover by Alex Ross Variant cover by Daniel Part 3 of 'Batman R.I.P.'! Batman's mysterious adversary has won. All is lost for the Dark Knight. Bruce Wayne is now deranged and dissociated, wandering homeless in the alleys of Gotham City. Is there a chance that Bruce can rebuild his Batman identity from scratch, or is this truly the end for one of the world's finest heroes? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM 1 2.25
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM VAR ED 1 10
Written by Mike Kunkel Art and covers by Mike Kunkel Welcome to the brand-new, all-fun adventures of Billy Batson as the World's Mightiest Mortal - Captain Marvel, from acclaimed writer/artist Mike Kunkel (Herobear)! Thanks to a magical rift created when Captain Marvel battled Mr. Mind's monsters, 14-year-old Theo Adam has been returned to Earth from banishment. For Theo, there's just one problem: He can't remember the magic word that gives him the powers of Black Adam. There's only one solution: follow Captain Marvel and get the word out of his alter ego, 11-year-old Billy Batson. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Mike Kunkel), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with black and white art by Kunkel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
BLUE BEETLE 28 2.99
Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Davide Baldeón & Steve Bird Cover by Rafael Albuquerque Guest writer Will Pfeifer (CATWOMAN) returns - and he's brought monsters with him! What's a Beetle to do? On sale June 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DC SPECIAL RAVEN 5 OF 5 2.99
Written by Marv Wolfman Art and cover by Damion Scott & Robert Campanella In the final issue of Raven's solo adventure, the Medusa Mask grows more powerful. Can Raven save her schoolmates and herself as well? On sale July 2 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
HELLBLAZER PRESENTS CHAS THE KNOWLEDGE 1 OF 5 (MR) 2.99
Written by Simon Oliver Art by Goran Sudzuka Cover by Glenn Fabry Cab driver Francis 'Chas' Chandler leads an unremarkable existence. His greatest moments have come tagging along with John Constantine -- as a chauffeur. His home life is nothing special, and his beloved London is becoming a soulless metropolis. In middle age, Chas is stuck in a rut. But Chas is a master of 'The Knowledge,' the elaborate system of routes and landmarks which every London cabbie must memorize. Until now, The Knowledge has been just a tool for Chas. But now, he's about to discover a more sinister significance of The Knowledge. An ominous entity from London's grim history has reemerged, and only someone with The Knowledge can stop it. Is Chas up to the task, on his own? From the feverish mind of Simon Oliver (THE EXTERMINATORS, GEN 13) with lush artwork by Goran Sudzuka (Y: THE LAST MAN, LADY CONSTANTINE), THE KNOWLEDGE is Chas's chance to make his own mark on the dark universe of HELLBLAZER. Retailers: Please see this month's Previews Order Form for a special ordering incentive on this issue. On sale July 2 • 1 of 5, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
HOUSE OF MYSTERY 3 (MR) 2.99
Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham Art by Luca Rossi and Bernie Wrightson Cover by Sam Weber 'Room and Boredom,' Part 3 of 5. Everyone is a prisoner in one way or another, and Fig Keele is no exception. Trapped in the House of Mystery with a quartet of strange companions and a bar full of drinkers, Fig's willing to do anything to escape. Everyone else just wants bacon. Also featuring a tale illustrated by none other than HOUSE OF MYSTERY's distinguished alumnus Bernie Wrightson! On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
INFINITY INC 11 2.99
Written by Peter Milligan Art by Matt Camp Cover by Pete Woods To the world at large, he's Doctor Bud Fogel, outspoken critic of Infinity Inc. and anything connected with Lex Luthor's Everyman Project. But Fogel also goes by a much deadlier name. The Infinity kids are desperate to learn his secret, but to do so they'll first be drawn into the dark net of the Dark Side Club! On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JOKERS ASYLUM THE JOKER 1 2.99
Written by Arvid Nelson Art by Alex Sanchez Cover by Andy Kubert A cast of top creators lends their talents to THE JOKER'S ASYLUM - a special month-long, weekly series of one-shots starring the greatest villains in Batman's rogues gallery. Each issue tells a special stand-alone story that gives readers an inside look into the insane lives of the Dark Knight's greatest adversaries. And all the stories are narrated by the Asylum's leading homicidal maniac - The Joker! THE JOKER on sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JONAH HEX 33 2.99
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Darwyn Cooke A special issue drawn by Eisner Award-winning artist Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER, THE SPIRIT)! Jonah Hex travels to Canada on the trail of his latest bounty. But with the Mounties hot on his heels, this isn't going to be an easy job. On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES 43 2.99
Written by Jim Shooter Art and cover by Frances Manapul & John Livesay While Science Police search parties ransack The Legion's headquarters, two away-teams of Legionnaires fight like cornered wolves against vicious enemies. Meanwhile, Brainiac 5 sells out the Legion's greatest secret! New villains, stunning action and the LSH is shut down!. Plus, the introduction of Ikilles and Cazhmir! The Ikonns! The Peril Men! And more! On sale June 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MANHUNTER 32 2.99
Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Michael Gaydos Cover by Liam Sharp Drawn deeper into the politics of a missing-persons mystery, Manhunter calls on local heroes - and even villains - to navigate the twilight world of the U.S.-Mexican border, invoking the wrath of Director Bones and the DEO! On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
NEW DYNAMIX 4 OF 5 2.99
Written by Allen Warner Covers by J.J. Kirby Art on #4 by Jonboy Meyers, Michael Lopez and others; art on #5 by J.J. Kirby and Oliver Nome Black Halo and the Love Rocket barely survived Sword's attack, and even Sword was hurt in the mêlée. Now, all San Francisco knows about the super-powered beings found dead in the warehouse. And in issue #5, Love Rocket is determined to solve the mystery of the missing SPBs. #4 on sale July 2 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
NIGHTWING 146 2.99
Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Don Kramer & Sandu Florea Cover by Andy Kubert Nightwing confronts Talia and the evil Doctor Creighton at a deserted castle on the banks of the Hudson River. Strange alliances are formed and new enemies are made as 'Freefall' comes to its unbelievable and tragic conclusion. On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
NORTHLANDERS 7 (MR) 2.99
Written by Brian Wood Art by Davide Gianfelice Cover by Massimo Carnevale With the assistance of a small army, the battle for Sven's birthright begins. Vastly outnumbered by Gorm's forces, things begin to look bleak until some unforeseen allies help Sven's cause. But will it be enough in the end? On sale June 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
RANN THANAGAR HOLY WAR 3 OF 8 3.5
Written by Jim Starlin Art by Ron Lim & Rob Hunter Cover by Starlin & Hunter Adam Strange has a plan to snap the people of Rann out of their blind devotion of Lady Styx - but he better implement it fast, because an ancient evil force has been reawakened. Do our heroes stand a chance against the onslaught of Synnar? On sale July 2 • 3 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
SCALPED 16 (MR) 2.99
SCALPED 17 (MR) 2.99
STORMING PARADISE 1 OF 6 2.99
Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Butch Guice It's 1945, and Europe lies in ruins, the Nazi war machine defeated. As the United States looks east to the last remaining Axis power and the final push in a long war, a miscalculation in the Manhattan Project results in annihilation of the team of scientists developing the American atomic bomb. America's only remaining option is Operation Olympus - the invasion of Japan! But the bloody, island-hopping campaign that brings American forces to Japan's doorstep won't prepare the G.I.s for the horror they will face as women, children and the few surviving Japanese soldiers begin the grim preparation for repulsion. This brutal, revisionist look at the second World War could only be handled by master storytellers Chuck Dixon (ROBIN, TEAM ZERO) and Butch Guice (ACTION COMICS, Daredevil). Every angle of this conflict will be touched upon, from the infantry storming the beaches to the Army Air Corps bombing the home islands of the Empire of the Rising Sun to the desperate struggle of the Japanese to save their culture from annihilation, as the true meaning of 'war is hell' is explored in full. On sale July 2 • 1 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERGIRL 31 2.99
Written by Kelley Puckett Art by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Cover by Stephane Roux Following her startling decision last issue, where does Supergirl go from here? Her relationship with Superman is shattered, and for the first time in her young life, Supergirl finds herself truly alone. But with a new day comes a new threat and a new ally - enter: Empress, last seen in YOUNG JUSTICE! On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE RAISING CAIN 3 OF 3 (MR) 3.5
Written by Bruce Jones Art by Chris Gugliotti Cover by Dave Taylor Two Hewitt twins, separated at birth, find themselves inexorably drawn to each other as they grow up, connected by a bond of blood that time and distance cannot sever. And when one twin is tasked with hunting down the other, blood will be spilled. On sale July 2 • 3 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US • MATURE READERS
TITANS 2 2.99
TOR 3 OF 6 2.99
Written by Joe Kubert Art and cover by Joe Kubert The epic journey of Tor continues, courtesy of legendary writer/artist Joe Kubert! Tor meets up with a strange - and beautiful - companion, and the two journey to the underworld to confront a group of mindless beasts. Will a horrible monster not only end the new friendship but Tor's quest as well? On sale July 2 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by Joe Kubert Art and cover by Joe Kubert The epic journey of Tor continues, courtesy of legendary writer/artist Joe Kubert! Tor meets up with a strange - and beautiful - companion, and the two journey to the underworld to confront a group of mindless beasts. Will a horrible monster not only end the new friendship but Tor's quest as well? On sale July 2 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by Joe Kubert Art and cover by Joe Kubert The epic journey of Tor continues, courtesy of legendary writer/artist Joe Kubert! Tor meets up with a strange - and beautiful - companion, and the two journey to the underworld to confront a group of mindless beasts. Will a horrible monster not only end the new friendship but Tor's quest as well? On sale July 2 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TRINITY 2 2.99
TRINITY 3 2.99
TRINITY 4 2.99
TRINITY 5 2.99
Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Covers on issues #5-6 by Carlos Pacheco; covers on issues #7-9 by Andy Kubert In month two of TRINITY, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman - alongside their Justice League teammates - cross paths with the mysterious Konvikt and learn more about their fated connection within the DC Universe! This month's co-features focus on Hawkman, Gangbuster, John Stewart and the intriguing new psychic known as Tarot! Issue #5 on sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
VINYL UNDERGROUND 10 (MR) 2.99
Written by Si Spencer Art by Simon Gane & Ryan Kelly Cover by Sean Phillips Thoroughly off the wagon, sleuth/soul DJ Morrison takes a trip into his checkered past, unaware that his friends are being led into danger, and even more unaware of his own impending fate. Don't miss an issue of the series Mania.com calls 'HELLBLAZER meets The Mod Squad.' On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
WAR THAT TIME FORGOT 3 OF 12 2.99
Written by Bruce Jones Cover by Mark Schultz Art by Al Barrionuevo & Jimmy Palmiotti Akisha, the soldier from the future, reveals some details of her background - but she's still searching for answers to her present! Stranded with Enemy Ace and the others on a hostile island, will any of them live long enough to learn the truth about the war that time forgot? On sale July 2 • 3 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MARVEL COMICS
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 564 2.99
Written by BOB GALE, MARC GUGGENHEIM & DAN SLOTT Penciled by PAULO SIQUEIRA Cover by CHRIS BACHALO It's a good old fashioned He Said/He Said/He Said when Spidey, Vin Gonzales and SWING SHIFT Heavy OVERDRIVE find themselves in a car chase across the Big Apple! Three members of our Braintrust's best give you each side of the same story, as Gale, Guggenheim and Slott team up for 'TRAFFIC JAM!' 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
AMERICAN DREAM 5 OF 5 2.99
Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils & Cover by TODD NAUCK 'Beyond Courage Must I Strive!' It's all out action in the merry Marvel manner as American Dream takes on a host of unbeatable foes. Guest-starring the next generation of Avengers! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
ASTONISHING X-MEN 25 MD 2.99
Written by WARREN ELLIS Pencils & Wraparound Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI It's the book you've been waiting for. The superstar team of Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi are ready to take the X-Men to the 'Second Stage'! 'Messiah CompleX' pulled the X-Men team together, 'Divided We Stand' tore them apart. Now the X-Men are back to business -- with a new look, a new base of operations, and a mystery to solve that will take them into previously uncharted territory and test them to their core! SFX TIE-IN 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
AVENGERS INITIATIVE 14 SI 2.99
Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils by STEFANO CASELLI Cover by MARK BROOKS SECRET INVASION TIE-IN 'We Have Met the Enemy and He Is Us!' During the INFILTRATION, a Skrull at the heart of the Camp Hammond said these words: 'It won't be long until we have a Skrull in every state! 'Now that Skrull stands revealed and the fate of The Initiative, the United States, and Planet Earth hang in the balance. Plus: Former Avenger, Delroy Garret, assumes the mantle and arsenal of Earth's greatest Skrull-Hunter, THE 3-D MAN. He's here to chew bubblegum and kick some Skrull-@$$. And he's all out of bubblegum. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
AVENGERS INVADERS 3 OF 12 2.99
AVENGERS INVADERS COIPEL Var 3 OF 12 2.99
Written by JIM KRUEGER & ALEX ROSS Penciled by STEVE SADOWSKI Cover by ALEX ROSS Variant Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL The King of Atlantis vs the Prince of Atlantis with an entire kingdom as the ultimate prize. Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Steve Sadowski continue the year's most surprising cross-time epic with a battle that promises to tear two centuries asunder. Plus, more clues to the mystery of just how the Invaders landed in 2008! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
CABLE 5 DWS 2.99
CABLE SILVESTRI VAR 5 2.99
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI Variant Cover by MARC SILVESTRI The war that started in 'Messiah CompleX' continues here! Hang on to your Bjorn-straps, people: Here it is, the can't-miss conclusion to 'War Baby'! Both Cable and Bishop have crossed lines they thought they'd never cross. There's no going back now. And in the disaster-ravaged streets of a near-future Manhattan, it all comes down to which X-Man wants to accomplish his objective more. The gloves are off…the guns are loaded…and nobody's going to walk out of this one unscathed… including the baby! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
DARK TOWER END WORLD ALMANAC 3.99
Written by ANTHONY FLAMINI & ROBIN FURTH Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE Woe unto those who traverse beyond the cursed Borderlands into End-World! 'Tis a twisted and desolate realm where it seems as if the world passed ages ago. From the blasted landscapes of Thunderclap to the frozen heights of Empathica, End-World shows no mercy to unwary young Gunslingers. In a world where information - and a bit of luck - is the key to survival, the End-World Almanac serves as your guide to the Badlands, Le Casse Roi Russe and beyond! 32 PGS./CARDSTOCK COVER/Parental Advisory …$3.99 ©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved
DARK TOWER LONG ROAD HOME 5 OF 5 3.99
DARK TOWER LONG ROAD HOME BERMEJO VAR 5 OF 5 3.99
Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH Art and Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE With Roland's spirit still trapped in the court of the Crimson King, the dark ruler makes the young gunslinger a shocking offer: In exchange for his life, Roland must climb with the King to the top of the Tower where they will jointly claim the throne that overlooks all creation-and then utterly destroy it! Should Roland refuse, his life will be forfeit and the Crimson King will rule the coming Chaos alone. The fate of creation rests in Roland's hands in this concluding chapter in the sensational second arc enlarging on Stephen King's magnum opus. You must not miss it! 40 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory …$3.99 ©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved
INCREDIBLE HERCULES 2ND PTG SANDOVAL VAR SI 117 2.99
LORDS OF AVALON SOD 4 OF 6 2.99
LORDS OF AVALON SOD 6 OF 6 2.99
Written by SHERRILYN KENYON Adapted by ROBIN FURTH Pencils & Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA Now that Seren carries the child destined to become the next Penmerlin, she can no longer hide from the forces of Darkness. As Morgen's minions surround the castle of Joyous Gard, Kerrigan and his mandrake Blaise help her to escape. But can Kerrigan really betray the forces of Chaos which he has served for so long? And is he willing to make the one sacrifice that will keep Seren safe forever? Find out in the final issue of Sherrilyn Kenyon's acclaimed Arthurian fantasy, Sword of Darkness. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 Written by SHERRILYN KENYON Adapted by ROBIN FURTH Pencils & Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA Now that Seren carries the child destined to become the next Penmerlin, she can no longer hide from the forces of Darkness. As Morgen's minions surround the castle of Joyous Gard, Kerrigan and his mandrake Blaise help her to escape. But can Kerrigan really betray the forces of Chaos which he has served for so long? And is he willing to make the one sacrifice that will keep Seren safe forever? Find out in the final issue of Sherrilyn Kenyon's acclaimed Arthurian fantasy, Sword of Darkness. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 Written by SHERRILYN KENYON Adapted by ROBIN FURTH Pencils & Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA Now that Seren carries the child destined to become the next Penmerlin, she can no longer hide from the forces of Darkness. As Morgen's minions surround the castle of Joyous Gard, Kerrigan and his mandrake Blaise help her to escape. But can Kerrigan really betray the forces of Chaos which he has served for so long? And is he willing to make the one sacrifice that will keep Seren safe forever? Find out in the final issue of Sherrilyn Kenyon's acclaimed Arthurian fantasy, Sword of Darkness. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99
MARVEL 1985 2ND PTG EDWARDS VAR 1 OF 6 3.99
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED THREE MUSKETEERS 2 OF 6 3.99
Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS) Penciled by HUGO PETRUS Cover by GERALD PAREL The Musketeers are ensnared in a deadly plot by Cardinal Richelieu to gain revenge on the Queen for her once spurning his romantic advances. And if the evil Richelieu's scheme is realized, d'Artagnan and company may find themselves outcasts of the throne! Will they discover they are being played as pawns before it's too late? You know you have to read it to find out. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
PATSY WALKER HELLCAT 1 OF 5 2.99
Written by KATHRYN IMMONEN Penciled by DAVID LAFUENTE Cover by STUART IMMONEN Patsy Walker, S.H.I.E.L.D. wants YOU to join the Initiative…and protect the frozen north. You heard me right, sister. The Klondike. Seward's Folly. Alaska. So pack some long johns and prepare for trouble. GUEST-STARRING: IRON MAN! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL 21 2.99
Written by MATT FRACTION & RICK REMENDER Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by ALEX MALEEV JIGSAW PART 4: The Hand and it's cadre of fantastic killers makes its move against the Punisher as every shooter in New York City has their sites trained on Frank Castle...and with his only allies in hiding, Frank brings the fight underground. As the entire city watches Frank run, S.H.I.E.L.D. -and Bridge's Girls-follow. The creative genius of JIGSAW is in full bloom...how much punishment can one man take? You have no idea. By Matt Fraction (UNCANNY X-MEN, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) and Rick Remender (Fear Agent, The Atom), with art by the legendary Howard Chaykin (WOLVERINE, WAR IS HELL: THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE PHANTOM EAGLE). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99
SECRET INVASION DIRECTORS CUT 1 4.99
SECRET INVASION FRONT LINE 1 OF 5 SI 2.99
Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by GG STUDIO'S MARCO CASTIELLO Cover by JUAN DOE As Skrull warships fill the skies, and heroes battle for their very survival in the Savage Land, the citizens of New York struggle to survive the worst day of their lives. Brian Reed (CAPTAIN MARVEL) and Marco Castiello bring you a stunning ground-level look at Secret Invasion! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
SQUADRON SUPREME 2 1 2.99
Written by HOWARD CHAYKIN Penciled by MARCO TURINI Cover by GREG LAND 'POWER TO THE PEOPLE' PART 1 (OF 6) They were gods walking the Earth… powerful but flawed, they dreamed of remaking the world in their image. After their apocalyptic battle with Redstone, and after their terrifying fight with the Ultimate Universe, that dream has become a nightmare. While mankind struggles to rebuild, new heroes appear-and Nick Fury, left behind after the hit ULTIMATE POWER limited series, learns the shocking secrets of four astronauts who returned to Earth…changed. Join comics legend HOWARD CHAYKIN and newcomer MARCO TURINI to ask the question-whatever happened to the Squadron Supreme? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99
THOR AGES OF THUNDER REIGN OF BLOOD 3.99
Written by MATT FRACTION Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC From Ragnarok to Ragnarok, in a cycle that spans the millennia, the pantheon of Asgard lives and dies and is born anew. And with each different form and in each new age, come new adventures, greater challenges…and more dire treacheries! Matt Fraction (THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST) and Patrick Zircher (TERROR, INC.) unspool the further epic tales of Thor's warrior heroism, and the Midgard-quaking intrigues of the gods! 48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
DARK HORSE
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 16 2.99
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #16 Joss Whedon (W), Karl Moline (P), Andy Owens (I), Michelle Madsen (C), Jo Chen (Cover), and Georges Jeanty (Cover) On sale July 2 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing On a hot tip, Buffy and Willow head to Manhattan hoping to unlock the secrets of Buffy's mysterious scythe, but something goes terribly awry when Buffy suddenly finds herself transported to an unknown world, and into the path of future Slayer Fray. Buffy creator Joss Whedon teams with his Fray co-creator Karl Moline in 'Time of Your Life.' Jo Chen and Georges Jeanty join the team for covers. • Joss Whedon and Karl Moline reunite! Fray in Season Eight!
HELLBOY THE CROOKED MAN 1 OF 3 2.99
HELLBOY: THE CROOKED MAN #1 (of 3) Mike Mignola (W), Richard Corben (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale July 2 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries In 1956, somewhere in the mountains of West Virginia, Hellboy encounters Tom, a man who in his youth sold his soul to a backwoods demon known as the Crooked Man. Together they travel back into the dark heart of the Appalachian mountains to confront that demon and see if Tom's soul can't be saved. The three-issue series reunites Mignola and legendary horror artist Richard Corben (The Bodyssey, Banner, Punisher: The End, Hellboy: Makoma) in a tale of witchcraft rooted in Appalachian folklore. • Timed to correspond with the cinema release of Hellboy II: The Golden Army. • Mignola and Corben team up for the first time since Makoma! Award-winning artist Richard Corben returns to Hellboy!
IMAGE COMICS
AMORY WARS II 2 OF 5 2.99
AMORY WARS II #2 (of 5) story CLAUDIO SANCHEZ art cover TONY MOORE 'THE SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE, PART VI' Mariah Antillera makes a daring escape from Dil-Ariuth IX, but the rebellion may be doomed if Inferno can't help Coheed and Cambria defeat Admiral Crom. General Mayo Deftinwolf lands his ships on Paris: Earth, but his increasing paranoia may destroy his plan for the Flies. Claudio deals with the hellish conditions of Shylos 10 -- but will Ambellina be able to find him before the Onstantine Priests? Tensions run high and power levels are out of control as 'The Amory Wars' continues. JULY 2 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99
ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN 7 2.99
story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover JASON HOWARD The secret is out, the world knows that Gary Hampton - The Astounding Wolf-Man - is a murderer. Needless to say, his family doesn't take it well. Gary's life is falling apart around him. MAY 29 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99
BRIT 7 2.99
story BRUCE BROWN art NATE BELLEGARDE & ANDY KUHN cover RYAN OTTLEY & KELSEY SHANNON edited by ROBERT KIRKMAN GUEST-STARRING INVINCIBLE! It's 'Invulnerable' versus 'Invincible' in a knockdown, drag-out brawl to end them all! Two heroes - one old enough for social security, one not old enough to drink - forced against each other. It's a story of strip clubs, giant robots and the terror from a transdimension! FEBRUARY 13
DYNAMO 5 14 3.5
DYNAMO 5 #14 story JAY FAERBER art & cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY Introducing Vigil, the official protector of Tower City! So where does that leave Dynamo 5…? APRIL 16 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50
FRESHMEN SUMMER VACATION SPECIAL 4.99
Freshmen: Summer Vacation Special (W) Hugh Sterbakov (A) Sheldon Mitchell (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari The critically acclaimed hit is back with an all-new adventure! There's no rest for the weary as the kids' summer vacation takes a bizarre twist when someone from their past rises from the dead to wreak havoc on Freese College. An all-out, action-packed brawl filled with drama and laughs, told through the sky-high eyes of the Intoxicator! Co-created by 'Robot Chicken' maestro Seth Green and written by the 11th fattest man on Earth, Hugh Sterbakov, FRESHMEN is an uproarious combination of superpowers and college comedy, featuring art from Top Cow's latest find, Sheldon Mitchell. Don't miss out on this extras-packed deluxe one-shot stuffed full of Ax-Cell-Erated extras and bonus content!. Full Color 4832 pages $42.99 One-shot
HYPERKINETIC 1 OF 4 3.5
HYPERKINETIC #1 (of 4) story HOWARD M. SHUM art MATTEO SCALERA & OSCAR CELESTINI covers MATTEO SCALARA, MIKE WIERINGO & HOWARD M. SHUM (50/50) Four intergalactic highly skilled female bounty hunters pursue an elusive prey. They end up going through a wormhole and crashing on a weird alien planet. They now have bigger concerns such as giant killer robots and crazy aliens. JULY 2 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99
LUCHA LIBRE 5 6.99
LUCHE LIBRE #5 story JERRY FRISSEN art BILL, DOBI, FABIEN M, TANQUERELLE, WITKO & OHM cover BILL Diablo Loco's missing. The LUCHADORES 5 go to Huntington Beach to find him. Can they deny their lust for bikini-clad ladies to save their masked comrade? TEQUILA battles the legendary Bigfoot. Discover our heroes' traumatic childhoods in LOS TRIPLICADOS. The TIKITIS try to stop the psychotic experiments of a mad scientist. The LUCHADORITOS pass time. PROFESOR FURIA passes gas. JULY 9 • 64 PAGES • FC • $6.99
NOBLE CAUSES 35 3.5
story JAY FAERBER art & cover YILDIRAY CINAR & RON RILEY The Noble family fight Crucible, a brand-new villain who they believe to be responsible for the attack on Frost's life. But while they're busy battling it out in the streets, Crucible's secret operative within the family makes a move on - oh, wait. We can't tell you that! JUNE 18 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50
SAVAGE DRAGON 136 2.99
story ERIK LARSEN art & cover ERIK LARSEN 'PRISM ATTACKS'-The Savage Dragon faces Seattle's greatest hero as an ancient evil bent on world conquest takes possession of Prism's body. Meanwhile, She-Dragon faces the menace of Uglies Unlimited. JANUARY 30
SWORD 9 (MR) 2.99
story JOSHUA LUNA art & cover JONATHAN LUNA Dara will stop at nothing to find her sister's killer. But if she succeeds in finding him, will she share her sister's fate? JUNE 25 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99
WALKING DEAD 50 (MR) 2.99
ABSTRACT COMICS
TERRY MOORES ECHO 4 3.5
by Terry Moore HeNRI developed the world's first liquid metal atomic weapon. Now, like it or not, Julie Martin is wearing that metal and is forced to run to keep HeNRI from continuing their deadly development! With no allies but a delusional sister and a park ranger to help her, Julie must find a way to become something she's never been before - brave!
AVATAR
NIGHT O/T LIVING DEAD ANNUAL 1 (MR) 4.99
NIGHT O/T LIVING DEAD ANNUAL PAINTED CVR (MR) 1 4.99
NIGHT O/T LIVING DEAD ANNUAL ROTTING CVR (MR) 1 4.99
NIGHT O/T LIVING DEAD ANNUAL TERROR CVR (MR) 1 4.99
by John Russo & Edison George Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of a true iconic horror movie classic! Night of the Living Dead co-creator John Russo brings you a new tale of terror set during the night that changed the world forever. The eastern United States is in chaos as hordes of the undead wage war against the living, and increasingly frantic television transmissions are the only source of information available to a terrified populace. But there is no escape from the living dead and no safe place to hide, not even the WIIC-TV studio where original Night of the Living Dead news anchorman Chuck Blaine has some difficult decisions to make: Should his heroic news crew continue their emergency public broadcasts, or run from the army of ghouls amassing outside the station? More importantly, should he continue to disseminate questionable government recommendations that could be luring viewers into inescapable death traps? This special bonus-sized tale features appearances by some of the original film's most memorable characters, including the recently deceased Johnny, Barbra, and little Karen Cooper! This jumbo size issue is available with Regular, Gore, Rotting, and Terror covers by interior artist Edison George, and a Painted cover by Lucio Rubira. As special treat, there is a Triple Cast Signed Edition that is signed by original actors John Russo, Russ ('Johnny') Streiner and the very rare autograph of George ('Sheriff') Kosana, that comes packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity and is limited to just 350 copies.
BOOM
ZOMBIE TALES 2 3.99
by Joe R. Lansdale, Christine Boylan & Brian Augustyn Legendary author Joe R. Lansdale (Jonah Hex) continues his serialized 'The War At Home' zombie tale! Plus, award-winning playwright Christine Boylan and writer Brian Augustyn (Batman: Gotham By Gaslight) bring the undead love to your doorstep this month!
DEVILS DUE
ARMY OF DARKNESS LONG ROAD HOME 10 3.5
by James Kuhoric, Mike Raicht & Fernando Blanco The adventures of Ashley J. Williams continue! 'Home Sweet Hell' continues as Ash finds himself still at odds with reality while the demons of purgatory continue to watch Ash with interest - and extreme malice! Featuring a cover by fan-favorite artist Fabiano Neves and a special variant cover by Stjepan Sejic!
BOYS 20 (MR) 2.99
by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson 'I Tell You No Lie, G.I.' continues as more mysteries of the past are revealed. Butcher plays a dangerous game, Terror crosses the line, and the Legend reveals the secret origin of the Seven - and the secret of Compound V in the bargain!
NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON ZERO 10 2.99
by Brandon Jerwa & Jackson Herbert Things are racing towards a dramatic conclusion as the events of the past 9 issues hurtle us towards what we now know as the 'Cylon Apocalypse' (as seen in the re-imagined mini-series) and the reasons for the decommissioning of the Galactica are about to be revealed!
SAVAGE TALES 8 (MR) 4.99
by Various The Savage Tales from Dynamite Entertainment continue in issue #8! This month, Red Sonja and Quatermain continue! Plus: the return of the Hunter from the pages of Red Sonja and the return of Savage Tales Atlantis! Vito Delsante and Lui Antonio present the conclusion of an all-new Red Sonja short! In 'Quartermain (Part 2)' by Luke Lieberman, Matt Wolpert, and Diego Bernard, the early adventures of the world-s greatest explorer continue to unfold! 'The Trials of Osin' by Luke Lieberman and Fabiano Neves begins - taken from the pages of Red Sonja comes the untold trials of Osin, bridging the gap from the end of the Gath storyline and the bold new direction begun in Red Sonja #35! Finally, 'Battle For Atlantis,' by Leah Moore, John Reppion, and Pablo Marcos begins as the fan-favorite Savage Tales series returns with an all-new sequel serial! All the action and excitement (and sex and violence) under one incredible cover by Arthur Suydam!
DEVILS DUE
GI JOE AMERICAS ELITE 36 5.5
Author: Mark Powers Artists: Mike Bear, Mike Shoyket, Pat Quinn & Jean-Francois Beaulieu Cover Artist: Michael Golden WORLD WAR III Part 12 (of 12)-This is it! It's all been leading to this issue! The war finally brings the G.I. Joe team and Cobra face-to-face! Every feud, every drop of bad blood, all the history between these two groups finally meet on the battlefield for THE knock-down, drag-out fight of G. I. Joe comics! Twenty-five years of payoff happens here!
IDW
ANGEL AFTER THE FALL 10 3.99
ANGEL AFTER THE FALL 10 COPY VIRGIN RUNGE INC 10 10
ANGEL AFTER THE FALL 25 COPY VIRGIN GARNER INCV 10 25
Joss Whedon & Brian Lynch (plot) • Brian Lynch (w) • Nick Runge (a) • Brian Miller, Alex Garner (c) Months ago, Los Angeles went to hell. Or maybe hell came to Los Angeles. Find out the truth once and for all. Plus, someone's been manipulating everyone from the start. Angel would very much like to meet him, and he'll tear through every demon in LA to do so. Meanwhile, Spike has something important to tell Wesley, Illyria has a new role, and what the hell is Gunn keeping in the basement? Joss Whedon and Brian Lynch are joined by artist Nick Runge to bring you the newest chapter in the smash hit Angel: After the Fall!
DOCTOR WHO 5 3.99
Gary Russell (w); Mirco Pierfederici (a); Nick Roche (c) South Wales, 1957. There's a military base in the Brecon Beacons that has been empty and silent since the end of the war. But something deep beneath the ground has woken up and the military have returned to harness its power. When the Doctor and Martha Jones arrive they discover that not only does this creature not want to work for the British Government, it would really rather go home, thank you very much. Which would be fine-if only it would stop shouting…
DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS 8 3.99
Pat Mills, John Wagner, Steve Moore (w) • Dave Gibbons (a) • Charlie Kirchoff (c) IDW Publishing continues its re-presentation of classic Doctor Who comics from across time and space as the Fourth Doctor faces off against the chronal menace of 'The Time Witch,' and attempts to stay out of the clutches of the 'Dragon Claw!' By Steve Moore, John Wagner, Pat Mills, and Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), with all-new colors over Gibbons' classic art by Charlie Kirchoff, who also re-creates the original Gibbons cover for this issue, too.
FX 5 OF 6 3.99
Wayne Osborne (w) • John Byrne (a & c) The shocking secret behind the Aegis Group is finally revealed… and the mysterious origin of FX is told. But will a sudden betrayal destroy Tom's quest for the truth? If you want to know the answers, too, don't miss this issue! Brought to you, as always, by Wayne Osborne and John Byrne.
GHOST WHISPERER 4 3.99
Carrie Smith & Becca Smith (w); Elena Casagrande (a); Joselle Ho (c) Based on the hit TV show! Georgia Sumner was a typical teen who wanted to be thin and beautiful at any cost - in this case, the price tag was death. Osiris, still on a mission to collect souls, makes Georgia an incredible offer: he'll turn her into the eternally beautiful Egyptian goddess Isis. Together they wreak havoc on Melinda and her loved ones. Melinda must help Georgia cross over, but Osiris isn't giving up his companion without a fight.
IGOR MOVIE PREQUEL 3 3.99
Dara Naraghi (w) • Grant Bond (a & c) In the twisted land of Malaria, things that go bump in the night are a common occurrence. So when Brain thinks there's a monster haunting the nearby woods, he can't wait to get Igor and Scamper to accompany him on a moonlit expedition to find it. You'd think by now they'd know better than to follow a not-so-smart brain in a jar on wheels! Plus, in our backup story, King Malbert visits Dr. Glickenstein's castle, to hatch a plot to defeat the unbeatable Dr. Schadenfreude at the upcoming Evil Science Fair. Creepy, all-ages fun courtesy of Dara Naraghi (Lifelike) and artist Grant Bond (Clockwork Girl).
LOCKE & KEY 2ND PTG 4 3.99
MACK BOLAN THE EXECUTIONER DEVILS TOOLS 4 OF 5 3.99
Doug Wojtowicz (w) • S.L. Gallant (a) • Justin Randall (c) IDW Publishing continues the all-new comic adventure of Gold Eagle Books' long-running action/adventure star, Mack Bolan, the Executioner. In this penultimate tale, Agent Cooke is injured, Agent Nye is held prisoner by amoral, predatory thugs, and 22 tons of deadly weaponry are ready to be delivered to criminal maniacs around the United States. Can even the Executioner, with assistance from the creative team of Doug Wojtowicz, SL Gallant and Luis Antonio Delgado, save the girl and prevent street gangs from being armed for the apocalypse? Or will Justin Randall's next cover be the tombstone for our heroes?
ROGUE ANGEL TELLER OF TALES 5 3.99
Barbara Randall Kesel (w); Renae De Liz (a); Rebecca A. Wrigley (c) Gold Eagle Book's heroine concludes her first foray into comic books. The package that may hold the secret behind Mark Twain's writing is in Annja's hands, but she's on the wrong side of a cave-in! Written by Harvey Award-nominated writer Barbara Randall Kesel and featuring art by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon, with cover art by Rebecca A. Wrigley.
STAR TREK ASSIGNMENT EARTH 3 3.99
Crisis on campus! The time: 1970. The place: Earth. The situation: Critical! Comic book legend John Byrne continues his first-ever Star Trek miniseries, featuring the enigmatic interstellar spy Gary Seven and his intrepid assistant, Roberta. Following their encounter with Kirk and the Enterprise crew, the duo must go undercover in the Halls of Ivy as students burn their draft cards and National Guard troops patrol the quad. What is the terrible truth behind rumors of an army of super-soldiers-whose purpose may be much more sinsister than fighting in the jungles of Southeast Asia?
STAR TREK MIRROR IMAGES 1 3.99
Scott & David Tipton (w); David Messina (a); Messina, Joe Corroney (c) IDW Publishing's Star Trek: Second Stage continues! Showcasing the top Star Trek writers in print, TV, and comics, IDW hits the afterburners for its second year under Starfleet command. In Mirror Images, Scott & David Tipton, masterminds behind the celebrated Klingons: Blood Will Tell miniseries, beam through the looking glass to deliver a story from one of the most popular corners of Star Trek canon, the Mirror Universe! In the 'Mirror, Mirror' episode from The Original Series, an evil Kirk commanded the I.S.S. Enterprise for the Terran Empire. But how did he rise to power, in a universe where treachery is rewarded as much as accomplishment? Witness Mirror-Kirk's plot to unseat Captain Pike and seize command! With art by Klingons collaborator David Messina and a special alternate cover from fan-favorite Joe Corroney.
STAR TREK NEW FRONTIER 4 3.99
Peter David (w); Stephen Thompson (a); Thompson, Photo (c) From New York Times Best-Selling author Peter David! Nothing in the previous issues has been what it seemed as the true hijacker of the Paradox stands revealed, and Captain Calhoun finds himself face-to-face with the mastermind behind the entire plot. There are only two questions to be faced: Can he stop his opponent... and does he even want to? Illustrated by breakout newcomer artist Stephen Thompson!
STAR TREK YEAR FOUR ENTERPRISE EXPERIMENT 3 3.99
D.C. Fontana & Derek Chester (w); Gordon Purcell (a); Joe & Rob Sharp (c) The untold fourth year of the Enterprise's legendary five-year mission continues! A mysterious discovery on Loren 5 sets the stage for conflict between the Klingon Empire and the Federation. With the sudden absence of Organian intervention between the two powers, it could mean all out war. Now the crew of the Enterprise find themselves caught up in a race to discover the true nature of the secrets of Loren 5, as well as why the Organians have disappeared. From Star Trek grande dame D.C. Fontana and longtime Trek writer Derek Chester, with art by fan-favorite artist Gordon Purcell. The celebrated Sharp Brothers continue to provide covers for the series.
TRANSFORMERS BEST OF UK SPACE PIRATES 5 3.99
Simon Furman (w) • Will Simpson, Tim Perkins (a) • Dan Khanna (c) Continuing the reprints of the best TRANSFORMERS sagas from across the pond! The aftermath of the classic Space Pirates saga concludes with a stunning set-up for the upcoming epic, Time Wars! The wheels are now in motion for a legendary tale that sends the story across the galaxy and through time itself. From longtime TRANSFORMERS scribe Simon Furman, with a new cover by Dan Khanna.
MIRAGE
TALES OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 47 3.25
by Jake Black & Jim Lawson 'The Secret Origins of the Super Turtles.' Enter an alternate dimension to discover how the super hero Turtles (featured in TMNT Volume Four #7) came to be! Alien invaders must be stopped, and can Dr. Shreddarius' army of Terrorkinetics prevent certain doom? More importantly, just whose side are they on? A titanic Turtles tale featuring an epic battle between good and evil that harkens back to the stunning Silver Age of super heroes! 'Nuff said, pilgrims!
ONI
STEPHEN COLBERTS TEK JANSEN 2 OF 5 3.99
by Layman, Peyer, Chantler & Various Galaxy-hero-super-awesome-spectacular-ultra-spy Tek Jansen takes it back to school in his second cosmic comic book adventure! When a misunderstanding ends with a demotion for Tek, the spaceman is busted down and forced to return to the academy that shaped him into the man he is today!
ZENESCOPE
GRIMM FAIRY TALES PIPER 3 OF 4 2.99
by Mike Kalvoda Summoning the Piper to do his bidding seemed like the answer to all of Sean's problems. But unleashing a being of pure evil and uncontrollable power may be his biggest problem of all! The Piper's body count of victims is rising fast and Sean and his friends are next on the list. Will Sean uncover the secret to vanquishing The Piper in time to save himself and his friends, or will they too fall prey to his deadly melody?
LIVING CORPSE 4 (MR) 2.99
by Ken Haeser & Buz Hasson The Living Corpse faces his most dangerous foe yet as the Voodoo Queen weaves her spell on the undead hero. What chance does a zombie have against one who has power over the walking dead and can make them do her bidding? And who is the mysterious agent who pulls the strings from the shadows and wants to capture the Living Corpse for his own agenda?
GRIMM FAIRY TALES 28 2.99
by Michael Dolce & Jeff Zornow Grimm Fairy Tales continues strong in this re-telling of the classic story 'The Ugly Duckling.' When a young unattractive teen is tormented by her high school peers she makes a deal with Belinda, and seeks out her own form of revenge. Now, ten years later, the once ugly duckling turned swan is living a successful life as a top model. However, on the night of her class reunion, she'll find that the deal she made many years ago is about to come back to bite her.
TALES FROM WONDERLAND ALICE ONE-SHOT 3.99
by Raven Gregory Wonderland never lets go easily! Grimm Fairy Tales presents Tales from Wonderland: Alice, the first in a series of 3 one-shot prequels that will offer insight into the madness of the terrifying realm. Before Calie's nightmare journey, before Johnny's decent into madness, before the horror that tore a family apart, there was a child named Alice who entered a foreign world only to return forever changed. Her sanity would be taken, but her life would not be wasted. Witness the story of the girl who lost everything only to become an unlikely hero. Also features the final 8-page back-up story that will reveal the true origin and discovery of the world known only as Wonderland.
VIRGIN
JENNA JAMESONS SHADOW HUNTER 1 2.99
Created by: Jenna Jameson Written by: Christina Z Art by: Mukesh Singh Cover by: Greg Horn; Variant Covers by Greg Land & Mike Deodata From the mind of Jenna Jameson, NY Times Bestselling author and iconic entertainer and wirtten by Christina Z (WITCHBLADE) comes a dark tale of one woman's struggle with forces beyond ordinary perception. In this Special Oversized issue, star artist Mukesh Singh (GAMEKEEPER) illustrates the beginning of the saga. A young, orphaned, beautiful woman attempts to make a life for herself in the big city. As she grapples with mundane problems like making rent and a creepy manager at work, something deeper brews; a nagging suspicion that her life is not her own. Seeking answers (not to mention extra cash) she enrolls in a past life regression experiment which seeems to ignite visions of a demonic past that no one can explain. Then comes the titilating and strangely dangerous power she's not sure she can control, and a mysterious guy with the sword who just won't leave her alone. It's one hell of a day for our heroine, especially when she discovers who her real father is.
ALL AGES
SIMPSONS SUPER SPECTACULAR 7 2.99
by Lash Bartman has a new partner in crime-fighting, the Salesman, and if he's lucky, ol' Gil and his shoddy equipment might only get one of them killed. And the citizens of Zenith experience mind-bending metamorphoses when an old haunted house secretly transforms every person who enters. But the question is, when Radioactive Man rushes in to help, which Radioactive Man will emerge?
ADULT
A G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY 84 (A) 4.99
The comic anthology that features 100% authentic erotic manga direct from Japan. Every issue showcases 3~4 full length comics from top creators such as Yamatogawa, Tuna Empire, Chataro, and Kaoru Hodumi.
MAGAZINES
G FAN 84 5.95
The spring issue of G-Fan is loaded with features and information about Godzilla, Mothra, Gamera, King Ghidorah, and all those giants from Japan! Reviews, retrospectives, product news, and information on the upcoming Chicago G-FEST - it's all here!
DC COMICS
COUNTDOWN PRESENTS SEARCH FOR RAY PALMER TP 17.99
Written and illustrated by Various Cover by Greg Tocchinni Collecting the six specials that feature the exploits of the Challengers of the Beyond as they seek out Ray Palmer across the many worlds of the Multiverse! Advance-solicited; on sale July 2 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US
HELLBLAZER FEAR MACHINE TP (MR) 19.99
Written by Jamie Delano Cover by Phil Hale Art by Mark Buckingham, Richard Piers Rayner and others In THE FEAR MACHINE, collecting HELLBLAZER #14-22, Constantine looks for a way to reconnect to humanity - but how can such a man ever find inner peace? Constantine finds himself encamped with a new-age pagan group that's tapping into their own psychic abilities - but a defense contractor is out to exploit their powers. Is the company's aim just political, or is it something much more sinister? Advance-solicited; on sale July 2 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
SCALPED TP INDIAN COUNTRY (MR) VOL 01 9.99
Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock Jason Aaron, the hot new writer of the critically acclaimed series THE OTHER SIDE, teams with gritty artist R.M. Guéra for an intense crime drama that mixes organized crime with current Native American culture. This special low-priced volume collects the first five issues of the riveting Vertigo series SCALPED. Fifteen years ago, Dashiell 'Dash' Bad Horse ran away from a life of abject poverty and utter hopelessness on the Prairie Rose Indian Reservation searching for something better. Now he's come back home armed with nothing but a set of nunchucs, a hell-bent-for-leather attitude and one dark secret, to find nothing much has changed on 'The Rez' - short of a glimmering new casino, and a once-proud people overcome by drugs and organized crime. Is he here to set things right or just get a piece of the action? On sale January 2
SCALPED TP CASINO BOOGIE (MR) VOL 02 14.99
Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock This volume, collecting issues #6-11 of the acclaimed new series by Jason Aaron (THE OTHER SIDE), explores Dash Bad Horse's troubled origin and chronicles his day-to-day life on The Rez working for Chief Red Crow. Advance-solicited; on sale February 6
SHOWCASE PRESENTS BATMAN TP VOL 03 16.99
Written by Gardner Fox, John Broome and Mike Friedrich Art by Carmine Infantino, Sheldon Moldoff, Gil Kane and others Cover by Irv Novick Over 500 pages of classic Batman adventures, from the pages of DETECTIVE COMICS #359-375, BATMAN #189-192, 194-197, and 199-201! Advance-solicited; on sale July 2 • 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US
SUPERMAN LAST SON HC 19.99
Written by Richard Donner & Geoff Johns Art by Adam Kubert Cover by Kubert Richard Donner and Geoff Johns present 'Last Son,' collecting the epic story arc with art by Adam Kubert from ACTION COMICS #844-846, #851and Action Comics Annual #11. A rocket lands in Metropolis containing a boy Superman thinks is from Krypton. Along with figuring out what that means to him, Superman must protect young Christopher Kent, who has become the most valuable child on the planet thanks to his immense power. Lex Luthor has his sights on him, assembling his own team of villains to nab Christopher. It all leads to an action-packed finale, as Superman and the new Superman Revenge Squad - Lex Luthor, Bizarro, the Parasite and Metallo - take on General Zod, Ursa and Non in a battle for Metropolis, the future of Krypton and Christopher Kent! This volume includes several pages in 3-D, as well as a pair of 3-D glasses! Advance-solicited; on sale June 25 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US
TEEN TITANS TP TITANS OF TOMORROW 14.99
Written by Geoff Johns, Sean McKeever, Marv Wolfman and Todd Dezago Art by Alé Garza, Randy Green, Mike McKone, George Pérez and others Cover by McKone The super-popular future Titans are arrive in our present time in this story collecting TEEN TITANS #50-54, and they've already taken out the Justice League. What crucial historical event are they here to stop - or contribute to! Advance-solicited; on sale July 2 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99
WATER BABY 9.99
Written by Ross Campbell Art and cover by Campbell Surfer Girl Brody just got her leg bitten off by a shark. What's worse? Jake, her shark of an ex-boyfriend, is back and when it comes to Brody's couch, he's not budging. It's up to Brody and her BFF Louisa to embark on the roadtrip from hell, narrowly escaping weird hitchhikers and shark-infested nightmares, to get Jake out of their lives forever. This time it's personal! Two-time Eisner nominee Ross Campbell (Wet Moon, The Abandoned) puts punk rock on paper with his brutally honest characters and perversely lush artwork. Advance-solicited; on sale May 28 • 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US
WILDSTORM REVELATIONS TP 17.99
Written by Scott Beatty & Christos Gage Art by Wes Craig Cover by Ivan Reis & Richard Friend Collecting the universe-shaking 6-issue miniseries! Rogue Coda warrior Nemesis, following her harrowing post-apocalyptic vision, must find Backlash and Savant to help her unlock the secrets of the coming destruction. But can anything stem the tide of darkness about to sweep the entire WildStorm Universe? Advance-solicited; on sale July 23 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US
MARVEL COMICS
ANITA BLAKE VH GUILTY PLEASURES HC DM ED VOL 02 19.99
Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON & JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH Penciled by BRETT BOOTH & RON LIM Covers by RON LIM The hit adaptation of Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series continues! What price will Anita pay in order to save her friend's life and solve the Vampire Murders? Will she actually kiss Phillip? How far will Edward go in order to find out where the daytime resting place of the Master Vampires truly is? Where is Jean-Claude? And most important, who is behind the Vampire Murders? What's next for Anita Blake, you ask? The answers to all of those questions are here! Collecting ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES #7-12. 144 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3310-0
ANNIHILATION HC VOL 03 29.99
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, CHRISTOS GAGE & STUART MOORE Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, MIKE MCKONE & SCOTT KOLINS Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO The epic collection of the cosmic event concludes! One empire has fallen. Two heroes are dead. It all comes together here! Individually, the Silver Surfer, Super-Skrull, Ronan and Nova have faced down the Annihilation Wave...and lost! Now, they must unite those who remain or die by Annihilus' hand! The Annihilation has only begun! Plus: Get caught up on all of the players in the Annihilation event - Annihilus, Nova, Ronan, the Silver Surfer, the Super-Skrull, Thanos and more - courtesy of the Xandarian Worldmind files of the Nova Corps! Collecting ANNIHILATION #1-6, ANNIHILATION: HERALDS OF GALACTUS #1-2 and the ANNIHILATION: THE NOVA CORPS FILES handbook. 304 PGS./Rated T+ …$29.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2153-2 Trim size: oversized These ANNIHILATION HARDCOVERS STILL AVAILABLE! ANNIHILATION BOOK 1…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2511-6) ANNIHILATION BOOK 2…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2512-4)
ANNIHILATION TP VOL 01 24.99
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by MITCH BREITWEISER, SCOTT KOLINS, ARIEL OLIVETTI & KEV WALKER Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO The Annihilation Wave has come! Annihilus, lord of the Negative Zone, has declared war! Hordes of loyal soldiers swarm from the center of the universe, and only a handful of heroes can resist destruction! As the Xandarian Nova Corps meets its doom, only Richard Rider - the man called Nova - survives. Now the sole custodian of the Worldmind, the Xandarian's database of knowledge and experience, can he rediscover himself in time to lead the war effort against the Annihilation Wave? Drax the Destroyer returns from exile on Earth to mentor Nova - but wait until you see his dangerous new persona! Guest-starring Quasar, Ronan the Accuser, the Super-Skrull and Thanos! Collecting DRAX THE DESTROYER #1-4, ANNIHILATION PROLOGUE and ANNIHILATION: NOVA #1-4.
ANNIHILATION TP VOL 03 24.99
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, CHRISTOS GAGE & STUART MOORE Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, MIKE MCKONE & SCOTT KOLINS Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO The epic collection of the cosmic event concludes! One empire has fallen. Two heroes are dead. It all comes together here! Individually, the Silver Surfer, Super-Skrull, Ronan and Nova have faced down the Annihilation Wave...and lost! Now, they must unite those who remain or die by Annihilus' hand! The Annihilation has only begun! Plus: Get caught up on all of the players in the Annihilation event - Annihilus, Nova, Ronan, the Silver Surfer, the Super-Skrull, Thanos and more - courtesy of the Xandarian Worldmind files of the Nova Corps! Collecting ANNIHILATION #1-6, ANNIHILATION: HERALDS OF GALACTUS #1-2 and the ANNIHILATION: THE NOVA CORPS FILES handbook. 304 PGS./Rated T+ …$29.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2153-2 Trim size: oversized These ANNIHILATION HARDCOVERS STILL AVAILABLE! ANNIHILATION BOOK 1…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2511-6) ANNIHILATION BOOK 2…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2512-4)
AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED CAPTAIN AMERICA TP 17.99
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN & PRIEST Illustrated by SCOT EATON & JOE BENNETT Cover by STEVE EPTING Captain America and Diamondback are reunited after all these years - but their reunion is bittersweet, as Cap is consumed with remorse over recent cataclysmic events involving the Avengers. Meanwhile, all is not right within the S.H.I.E.L.D. organization. How is it that Nick Fury is completely unaware? And what does all this have to do with a certain Red-Skulled villain who's been lurking in the background? Plus: Finding himself a fugitive from justice, the Falcon must battle his way past elite naval operatives - even as Cap is forced to choose between his partner and his principles while suffering an enigmatic battle fatigue that replays his worst failure and presents the Scarlet Witch as his only refuge. Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA #29-32 and CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON #5-7. 168 PGS./MARVEL PSR
AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED IRON MAN TP 14.99
Written by MARK RICKETTS & JOHN JACKSON MILLER Illustrated by TONY HARRIS & JORGE LUCAS Some think Tony Stark has lost his battle with the bottle. Others think he can't control his violent temper. Some think he's a homicidal maniac. Even his closest friends are beginning to doubt him, wondering why he won't fend off these accusations. But Stark's self-imposed exile is cut short, as Iron Man must face off against his evil doppelganger, which has embarked on a murderous rampage aimed at those in charge of Stark Enterprises! Only one of them can remain standing. And even the victor is under threat of extinction. Collects IRON MAN #84-89. 144 PGS./MARVEL PSR
AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED THOR TP 16.99
Written by MIKE AVON OEMING Illustrated by ANDREA DIVITO Ragnarok appears to have come for the gods of Asgard, and only Thor and his Avengers allies might be able to stave off that fate - but will the Thunder God be Asgard's savior, or the architect of its downfall? In search of new wisdom, Thor must repeat the ordeals of Odin - and the price may be too terrible for even an immortal to pay! Beset on all sides by treacherous foes from his past, the God of Thunder leads the tattered remnants of the forces of Asgard on a desperate quest, as the Realm Eternal burns. Collects THOR #80-85. 144 PGS./MARVEL PSR
AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED TP 15.99
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH It begins with the return of a team member thought dead - and by the time it's over, everything you know about the Avengers will have changed! It's the worst day in team history, as Earth's Mightiest Heroes try to deal with the shocking tragedy around them. Who is behind this, and why? Will it tear the team apart? Who will fall at the hands of the Avengers' greatest enemy? Guest-starring every Avenger...ever! Collects AVENGERS #500-503 and the AVENGERS FINALE.
AVENGERS INITIATIVE PREM HC KILLED ACTION VOL 02 24.99
Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI Cover by JIM CHEUNG Training is almost over for our cadets. Some will graduate. Some will washout. And, yes, some WILL die! And with the clock ticking on the first class of recruits, get ready to meet the next batch! Including new Marvels, old Marvels, at least one SKRULL and...THE IRREDEEMABLE GIANT-MAN!? Also, with the Gauntlet out of commission, just wait until you meet Camp Hammond's new Drill Instructor - he's a real Taskmaster! Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #7-13 and ANNUAL #1. 208 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99
CIVIL WAR AMAZING SPIDER-MAN TP 17.99
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY Life couldn't be more complicated - or more dangerous - for Peter Parker. After rushing to the aftermath of the Stamford Massacre to offer aid to its victims, Peter travels with Tony Stark to Washington, D.C., and the White House - where the enactment of the Super Human Registration Act appears imminent. As the Marvel Universe braces for the implications of legislation that will forever change the societal status of super heroes, Peter is forced to make an important personal decision - maybe the most important decision of his life. As Civil War tears apart the super hero community, will Spidey stay true to that decision? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #532-538. 168 PGS./Rated A …$17.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2237-0
CIVIL WAR CAPTAIN AMERICA TP 11.99
Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MIKE PERKINS & LEE WEEKS Cover by STEVE EPTING Captain America has fallen into a clash with his government and his friends, and the people close to him are paying the price. The life of Cap's girlfriend, Agent 13, is torn apart as her superiors use her divided loyalties against her. Elsewhere, a new villain emerges; the Red Skull begins to make himself known; and the Winter Soldier again comes face-to-face with Cap. But which side will he choose? Plus: James Buchanan Barnes, Captain America's one-time partner Bucky, faces his first Christmas of the 21st century - and the truth of the terrible things he was forced to do as the Winter Soldier. And with Cap caught in a conflict he can neither take a side of - or understand - what moves can he make to try to redeem himself?! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #22-24 and the WINTER SOLDIER: WINTER KILLS one-shot. 112 PGS./Rated T+ …$11.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2798-4
CIVIL WAR ROAD TO CIVIL WAR TP 14.99
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by ALEX MALEEV, RON GARNEY, MIKE MCKONE & TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO The clouds are quickly building on the horizon for a storm that will split the Marvel Universe down the middle, and the line is drawn here! You will be asked: Whose side are you on? Well, whose side are you on? Ripped from the pages of NEW AVENGERS comes the explosive hidden story of Marvel Universe's secret past, the secret history of Marvel's most secret team - how they came together, and how they are ripped apart - setting the stage for CIVIL WAR. Meanwhile, Spider-Man's got a new lease on life, new powers and a new costume with some very special features - courtesy of his new best friend, Tony Stark. So what could possibly go wrong? Lots, True Believer. The bonds that Spider-Man now forges may very well determine his capacity to withstand the coming storm. And finally, a mysterious object has fallen from the heavens to crash in the Midwest, and Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four has been called in to try to piece together the mystery surrounding it. What is it, and how will it lead into CIVIL WAR and the return of a Marvel mainstay? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #529-531, FANTASTIC FOUR #536-537 and the NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI one-shot. 160 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1974-4
COUNTER X TP X-FORCE VOL 01 19.99
Written by WARREN ELLIS & IAN EDGINGTON Penciled by WHILCE PORTACIO, IAN MEDINA, ARIEL OLIVETTI & ENRIQUE BRECCIA Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO Like all mutants, X-Force must face a callous and deadly world -- but now they've been trained for it by Peter Wisdom, one of the most callous and deadly mutants of all! The proactive paranormal platoon faces a city transformed by Cold War mad science and a mutant druglord terrorist, but will their deadliest enemies be Wisdom's long-lost allies? Featuring killer zombies, exploding buildings and the dynamic Domino! Collecting X-FORCE #102-109. 192 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3304-9 Written by WARREN ELLIS & IAN EDGINGTON Penciled by WHILCE PORTACIO, IAN MEDINA, ARIEL OLIVETTI & ENRIQUE BRECCIA Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO Like all mutants, X-Force must face a callous and deadly world -- but now they've been trained for it by Peter Wisdom, one of the most callous and deadly mutants of all! The proactive paranormal platoon faces a city transformed by Cold War mad science and a mutant druglord terrorist, but will their deadliest enemies be Wisdom's long-lost allies? Featuring killer zombies, exploding buildings and the dynamic Domino! Collecting X-FORCE #102-109. 192 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3304-9 Written by WARREN ELLIS & IAN EDGINGTON Penciled by WHILCE PORTACIO, IAN MEDINA, ARIEL OLIVETTI & ENRIQUE BRECCIA Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO Like all mutants, X-Force must face a callous and deadly world -- but now they've been trained for it by Peter Wisdom, one of the most callous and deadly mutants of all! The proactive paranormal platoon faces a city transformed by Cold War mad science and a mutant druglord terrorist, but will their deadliest enemies be Wisdom's long-lost allies? Featuring killer zombies, exploding buildings and the dynamic Domino! Collecting X-FORCE #102-109. 192 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3304-9 Written by WARREN ELLIS & IAN EDGINGTON Penciled by WHILCE PORTACIO, IAN MEDINA, ARIEL OLIVETTI & ENRIQUE BRECCIA Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO Like all mutants, X-Force must face a callous and deadly world -- but now they've been trained for it by Peter Wisdom, one of the most callous and deadly mutants of all! The proactive paranormal platoon faces a city transformed by Cold War mad science and a mutant druglord terrorist, but will their deadliest enemies be Wisdom's long-lost allies? Featuring killer zombies, exploding buildings and the dynamic Domino! Collecting X-FORCE #102-109. 192 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3304-9
CRIMINAL TP COWARD (MR) VOL 01 14.99
Acclaimed as one of the best new series of 2006, the first edition of Harvey Award Winning Best Writer Ed Brubaker and Scream Award Winning Best Artist Sean Phillips ground-breaking new series is finally here! Collecting the sold-out and hard-to-find first arc 'Coward' promises to be one of the trade highlights of the year, and readers of these white-hot creators other projects, such as Daredevil, Captain America, and Marvel Zombies will not want to miss it! Coward is the story of Leo, a man who can plan and execute almost any heist, but only if he can convinced the plan is safe enough. But sometimes the reward is worth the risk, and when a woman from Leo's past comes to him with a sure-fire score to nab a few million worth of diamonds from Police Evidence, all his rules and cautions go right out the window. But in the world Leo lives in, as he may soon learn, those rules may be the only thing keeping him alive. 128 PGS/Mature Content … $14.99
ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS TP VOL 04 16.99
Written by DAVID KRAFT, ED HANNIGAN, JIM SHOOTER, MARY JO DUFFY, STEVEN GRANT & MARK GRUENWALD Penciled by ED HANNIGAN, BOB LUBBERS, SAL BUSCEMA, JIM MOONEY, DON PERLIN, BRUCE D. PATTERSON, HERB TRIMPE, JACK ABEL, JOE SINNOTT, TEX BLAISDELL & PABLO MARCOS Cover by HERB TRIMPE Havok, Nova, Captain Ultra...Shocker, Plantman, Batroc the Leaper - not the Defenders, but TWO incredible simulations! But the debacle of the dozens of 'Defenders for a Day' is just the start for the latest look at Earth's Mightiest Non-Team! Will they be driven mad by Lunatik, or blown away by Foolkiller? International crises and extradimensional warfare abound! The secret of Omega the Unknown! Asgardians, androids and guys with wings on their heads! Plus: Spider-Man, the Black Panther and a guest-appearance by Millie the Model! Collecting DEFENDERS #61-91. 584 PGS./All Ages …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3061-1
FANTASTIC FOUR PREM HC LOST ADVENTURES STAN LEE DM ED 24.99
Written by STAN LEE Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. & JACK KIRBY Covers by JOHN ROMITA JR. & JACK KIRBY The comic-book equivalent of a lost Beatles track! Together, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby produced 102 consecutive issues of FANTASTIC FOUR. But there was a 103rd story they'd begun in 1970, but never finished - until now! Working from copies of Jack's penciled pages, Stan Lee and Joe Sinnott reunited to complete the work they started almost four decades ago! Plus: The legendary writer and Fantastic Four co-creator joins forces with artist John Romita Jr. to tell his final story of the team that started the Marvel Age! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR: THE LOST ADVENTURE and THE LAST FANTASTIC FOUR STORY, plus rare Stan stories from FANTASTIC FOUR #296 and #543. 176 PGS./Rated A …$24.99
HOUSE OF M TP 24.99
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL THE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS COLLECTED HERE! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control, and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! Collects HOUSE OF M #1-8 and THE PULSE SPECIAL EDITION.
INVADERS CLASSIC TP VOL 02 29.99
Written by ROY THOMAS, ED SUMMER & STAN LEE Penciled by FRANK ROBBINS, JIM MOONEY, ALEX SCHOMBURG, DON RICO, LEE ELIAS & AL AVISON Cover by GIL KANE After their first several sagas of success, the Invaders spread across the world to discover new friends and new foes, plus the ever-present question of which is which! Introducing Spitfire! Warrior Woman! The Golem! The Blue Bullet! The Spirit of '76! Agent Axis! Plus: genuine Golden Age villains not seen in decades! Crusaders, Avengers and Destroyers - all for you in '42! Collecting INVADERS #10-21 and ANNUAL #1. 240 PGS./All Ages …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3120-5
MIGHTY AVENGERS PREM HC VENOM BOMB VOL 02 19.99
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MARK BAGLEY Cover by FRANK CHO The ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN super-team of Bendis and Bagley reunite and just in time for the Avengers' biggest problem ever! A Venom virus hits the city of New York! A Venom virus! The entire city of New York turns symbiote. Plus, Wonder Man gets a much needed makeover. All this and Tony Stark gets himself a green-skinned present in a body bag. Collecting MIGHTY AVENGERS #7-11. 120 PGS./Rated A …$19.99
POWERS TP ROLEPLAY VOL 02 13.95
PUNISHER MAX HC (MR) VOL 01 29.99
Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by LEWIS LAROSA & LEANDRO FERNANDEZ Cover by TIM BRADSTREET This deluxe hardcover collects PUNISHER MAX VOL. 1: IN THE BEGINNING and PUNISHER MAX VOL. 2: KITCHEN IRISH, plus a hefty helping of DVD-style extras! In IN THE BEGINNING, Frank Castle's old associate Microchip is back, and he's after the Punisher. But first, he's got an offer for Frank that he'd better not refuse. Get ready for blazing bullets, bloodbaths and bold beginnings! In KITCHEN IRISH, Frank Castle embarks on a deadly mission that pits him against two rival gangs when a bomb explodes in a Hell's Kitchen pub. One thing is certain: The Punisher won't be pulling his punches! Collects PUNISHER #1-12.
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR TP GHOSTS VOL 10 15.99
Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by MARK BROOKS & TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Red Ghost + Thanos = double death for the FF! Susan Storm - the Invisible Woman - is headed toward a science conference in Siberia when her airplane is mysteriously shot out of the sky! With her survival in doubt, Reed Richards must abandon his completion of the equally enigmatic Cosmic Cube at its most crucial time to confront none other than the Ultimate Crimson Dynamo AND the Ultimate Red Ghost! Who shot down Sue - and can she survive the horrors hiding in the snow? Plus: Ultimate Thanos returns! What has placed the Baxter Building - and a huge chunk of New York City - under siege? Aliens are among us, hunting the greatest force in existence: the Cosmic Cube! And in the race to command this deadliest of weapons, treachery and overkill are the order of the day...even from former friends! Collecting ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #47-53. 168 PGS./Rated A …$15.99
ULTIMATES HC VOL 01 29.99
Written by MARK MILLAR Penciled by BRYAN HITCH Cover by BRYAN HITCH A teenager is climbing walls in Manhattan. Mutants are attacking the White House. Nick Fury, head of the elite espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., knows the only way to combat these strange new threats is with a team of his own superhumans. Backed by a billion-dollar budget, Fury recruits Giant Man, the Wasp, Iron Man, Captain America and Thor. And while the team is strong enough to engage in a ferocious battle with the Hulk, will they implode under the weight of their internal conflicts? Rising above their own agendas, the Ultimates forge ahead with the introduction of new allies and face a major global threat. Collects THE ULTIMATES VOL. 1: SUPER-HUMAN and THE ULTIMATES VOL. 2: HOMELAND SECURITY. PLUS: A hefty helping of DVD-Style extras! 368 PGS./MARVEL PSR+
ULTIMATES TP VOL 01 12.99
cover by bryan hitch mark millar (w)/bryan hitch (p) • THE SCOOP: The dream team of Mark Millar (ULTIMATE X-MEN) and Bryan Hitch (The Authority) unleashes the fourth title in the red-hot Ultimate line! • THE STORY: A mutant madman attacked the President of the United States on the White House lawn. A gaudily costumed teen climbs walls in New York City. The strange beings who've appeared overnight are here to stay. The old order has fallen, and people are scared. Nick Fury, head of the elite espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., has a unique solution: Put these bizarre characters on his payroll! His grand idea: a small but lethal army known as The Ultimates, created to protect us all from the rising threats to mankind! Reprinting THE ULTIMATES #1 - #6, featuring newly reimagined incarnations of Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, The Hulk, Giant-Man and The Wasp! • THE FORMAT: 160-page trade paperback.
DARK HORSE
PATH OF THE ASSASSIN TP THREE FOOT BATTLE (MR) VOL 12 9.95
KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) On sale May 28 b&w, 320 pages $9.95 TPB, 5' x 7' The march continues as Japan's future shogun moves to the center of Japan to claim it as his own. But along the way he'll have to deal with intense and complicated politics, strange and sometimes perverted fighting techniques, and a rapidly changing samurai culture in old Japan. And often the history of Japan all rests on the wiles of shogun-to-be Ieyasu's clever and loyal ninja, Hattori Hanzo. Lone Wolf & Cub creators Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima are experts at weaving an intense and sometimes oddly sensational yarn, and this quasi-historical tale of a young man's rise to the top of samurai politics doesn't pull any punches. • Volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.
USAGI YOJIMBO TP TOMOES STORY VOL 22 15.95
USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 22: TOMOE'S STORY On sale July 2 b&w, 184 pages $15.95 TPB, 6' x 9' Learn why Tomoe is the most valuable retainer of Lord Noriuki of the Geishu Province, then plunge into a terrifying ghost story where a string of mysterious murders points to a woman dead for ten years. Finally, experience the mesmerizing beauty of a formal tea ceremony, as Usagi and Tomoe share this spiritual event to mark the rabbit ronin's departure from the province to resume his travels. • Collects Usagi Yojimbo Color Special #1-3 (originally published by Fantagraphics) and Usagi Yojimbo #90-93. • Introduction by Heidi MacDonald of Publishers Weekly and features the newly redrawn 'Tomoe's Story' introductory tale!
HELLBOY II MMPB GOLDEN ARMY 6.99
HELLBOY: THE GOLDEN ARMY - NOVEL Robert Greenberger (W) After an ancient truce existing between humankind and the invisible realm of the fantastic is broken, hell on earth is ready to erupt. A ruthless leader who treads the world above and the one below defies his bloodline and awakens an unstoppable army of creatures. Now, it's up to the planet's toughest, roughest superhero to battle the merciless dictator and his marauders. He may be red. He may be horned. He may be misunderstood. But when you need the job done right, it's time to call Hellboy. Along with his expanding team in the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense-pyrotechnic girlfriend Liz Sherman, aquatic empath Abe Sapien, and protoplasmic mystic Johann-the B.P.R.D. will travel between the surface strata and the unseen magical one, where creatures of fantasy become corporeal. And Hellboy, a creature of two worlds, who's accepted by neither, must choose between the life he knows and an unknown destiny that beckons him. • Dark Horse presents the official prose novelization of the most anticipated sequel of 2008!
IMAGE
AFTER THE CAPE II TP 14.99
story HOWARD WONG & JIM VALENTINO art & cover SERGIO CARRERA How far can one man fall? How long does it take before ones bad life choices reap their consequences? Just when he thought things couldn't get any worse…they do! And Ethan Falls, former hero, loses the one thing that was more important to him than life itself. Collecting the second hit miniseries AFTER THE CAPE II, plus tons of extras, this is a MUST-READ book! Collects AFTER THE CAPE II #1-3 JUNE 11 • 128 PAGES • FC • $12.99
HORROR BOOK TP (MR) VOL 01 14.99
story MARK KIDWELL, JEFF ZORNOW & RD HALL art NAT JONES, JERRY BECK, JEFF ZORNOW & JAY FOTOS cover NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS From the steaming, zombie-infested jungles of Vietnam to a shadow haunted castle in the mountains of Vienna, where Dr. Frankenstein's monster collects an army of the dead, Image Comics invites you into a monster-infested world of horror. Featuring stories and art by monster makers NAT JONES, JERRY BECK, MARK KIDWELL, JEFF ZORNOW, RD HALL and JAY FOTOS, this massive tome of horror features four full book length tales of terror in full fiendish color. A must-have for fans of monster-horror, packed cover to cover with tales in the classic tradition with a modern, gruesome spin. Collects '68, CREATURE FROM THE DEPTHS, FRANKENSTEIN and FULL MOON JUNE 18 • 128 PAGES • FC • $14.99
SWORD TP VOL 01 14.99
story JOSHUA LUNA art & cover JONATHAN LUNA The LUNA BROTHERS' (ULTRA, GIRLS, SPIDER-WOMAN: ORIGIN) modern-day fantasy about a young woman who discovers a mysteriously powerful sword after her family is brutally murdered by three powerful strangers. If you like Kill Bill, Blade of the Immortal or Highlander, you'll love THE SWORD! Collects THE SWORD #1-6. JUNE 25 • 152 PAGES • FC • $14.99
IDW
MUMMY MOVIE PREQUEL RISE & FALL OF XANGOS AX TP 17.99
Joshua Jabcuga (w) • Stephen Mooney (a & c) In the prelude to this summer's blockbuster movie The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, adventurer Rick O'Connell and his son Alex embark on their most dangerous adventure yet. In Myanmar, Rick procures a stolen jewel that has unearthed the vengeful god of thunder, Xango. Now they have to stay one step ahead of corrupt treasure-hunters and angry spirit-demons if they want to prevent Xango from remaking the world in his image!
MOONSTONE
CISCO KID TP HELLS GATES VOL 01 10.95
by Jim Duffy & Jerry DeCaire O'Henry's tragic anti-hero, The Cisco Kid looks for meaning in a squalid life of crime and violence, as the dark secret he harbors eats away at his soul like a jagged tooth demon. While he's busy drinking his problems away, a gang of outlaws take a sharp dislike to him, and steal the only thing he's got worth having - a locket with the picture of the woman who haunts his every step. Cisco tracks them, and discovers that they're part of a larger outfit that shanghais defenseless Mexican women and children to sell to the highest bidder. Hot after these thugs as well is Pancho, who has family at the kidnappers' compound he must free! The two, motivated by very different instincts, form an uneasy truce to scrape this band of outlaw scum off the face of the old west!
FRUITS BASKET GN OF 22 VOL 20 9.99
Title: Fruits Basket Volume 20 Author: Natsuki Takaya ISBN: 978-1-4278-0009-1 Price: $9.99 (Canada): 10.99 Format: Manga, 192 pgs. Volume Number: 20 of 23 Dimensions: 5 x 7.4375 ' Category: Romance, Comedy Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Rated T for: Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes Sales Territory: USC Product Synopsis: Kagura and Kazuma discuss Tohru liking Kyo, but despite Kagura's encouragement, Tohru is unable to muster up the courage to tell Kyo how she feels. MISBNwhile, chaos ensues as more of Akito's past is revealed and the box that she possesses becomes something to kill for... Sell Sheet Keynote: The #1 Shojo manga on the planet! Key Selling Points: • Online marketing campaign with Fruits Basket microsite, contests, games, exclusive art, and preview on TOKYOPOP.com; more than two million impressions; online preview at TOKYOPOP.com prior to release • Over 2,000,000 Fruits Basket sold • Peaking and running at #1 in sales with each release; consistently a strong BookScan seller • Part of YALSA's 2005 top ten 'Quick picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers' list • Inspired the hit anime available from FUNimation • Also available: Fruits Basket Volume 1, 2, Ultimate Edition (ISBN: 978-1-4278-0689-5 and ISBN: 978-1-4278-0729-8 )Fruits Basket Sticker Collection (ISBN: 978-1-4278-1024-3)Fruits Basket Fan Book Neko -Cat- (ISBN: 978-1-4278-0293-4) and Fruits Basket Vol. 1-4 Boxed Set (ISBN: 978-1-4278-0688-8) • Fruits Basket won the award for Best Manga at the inaugural American Anime Awards February 2007!
DOCTOR WHO TP WORLD SHAPERS 31.5
by Grant Morrison & John Ridgway Before Animal Man, before Doom Patrol, before All-Star Superman, Grant Morrison left his mark on Doctor Who! In this second and final volume of comics collecting the Sixth Doctor's complete comic adventures from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine, the Time Lord and his companions Peri and Frobisher - a shape-changing penguin - battle the Cybermen and uncover the terrible secrets of their origins, meet old friend Jamie McCrimmon, and face off against the all-powerful Time Lords. These black and white strips from 1985 and 1986 have been digitally restored and are collected for the first time ever.
SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 19 12.95
'Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!' The Master of Darkness returns in three thrillers that foreshadowed two classic Batman villains! First, the Voodoo Master returns from the dead to lead The Shadow on a Voodoo Trail to their final showdown, in the story that inspired Batman's first supervillain, Doctor Death. Then, The Shadow battles a murderous clown in Death's Harlequin. Finally, The Dark Avenger searches for a murderer who kills with a deadly formula that causes his victims to laugh themselves to death in The Laughing Corpse, a classic Shadow script from the Golden Age of Radio, while The Shadow-Batman connection is examined in a foreword by long-time Batman writer and editor Denny O'Neil. This instant collector's item also features both color pulp covers by George Rozen and Graves Gladney, all the interior illustrations by legendary illustrator Edd Cartier, and commentary by popular culture historians Will Murray and Anthony Tollin.
BOME GUNBUSTER NORIKO TAKAYA VOL 18 29.99
Imported from Japan! Mech handlers in big-robot-animation-series generally fit into two basic molds. The first mold is that of an ace pilot with innate skills who takes to maneuvering a robot like a duck takes to water. The second mold follows a more humble path where the hero has potential but must work hard to get to the lofty levels of the aforementioned prodigies. In the Gun Buster anime series, Noriko Takaya fits squarely in the second mold! To celebrate all that is Noriko, Kaiyodo presents the eighteenth 'Mon-Sieur Bomé Collection' release, dedicated to the Gunbuster pilot! Figure stands approximately 8' tall and features a display base. Blister card packaging.
NINTENDO CONTROLLER MINTS 2.99
Go back into gameplay history with these cool Nintendo controller tins! Fans of the original Nintendo video game system will enjoy these tasty mints. Now you'll never have to worry about bad breath as you play your Nintendo for hours on end!
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