New arrivals for 8-20-08 with descriptions

DC COMICS



AIR 1 (MR) 2.99

Written by G. Willow Wilson Art and cover by M.K. Perker Ladies and gentlemen, there's been a change in our flight plan. You may have heard of a group called the Etesian Front - vigilantes dedicated to taking the skies back from terrorism. Sounds like a noble cause, right? But there's more to them than meets the eye. They're after someone I know. Someone who is either an average frequent flier - or a terrorist. And he's got a secret. Something that will change the way we fly - and the way we see technology - forever. To find him, we've altered course. We're en route to a country that doesn't exist on any maps. Only one person knows how to get us there: me. My name is Blythe, and I'll be your stewardess today. So buckle your seatbelts - this will be the flight of your life. This extra-sized debut issue features the series' regular cover price of $2.99 US. Don't miss a special preview of AIR #1 in MADAME XANADU #1! Retailers: Please check the Previews Order Form for a special ordering incentive. On sale August 20 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

BATGIRL 2 OF 6 2.99

Written by Adam Beechen Art by Jim Calafiore & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Andy Clarke Batgirl's path of vengeance violently crosses that of another young woman raised by David Cain. When a surprising link is found between Cain and Batgirl's other target, Deathstroke the Terminator, will the two missions become one? Also, a member of the Bat-Family discovers just what Batgirl is up to. Will her cover be blown? On sale August 20 • 2 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS 10 2.99

Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Julian Lopez & Bit Cover by J. Calafiore Acting on a tip from Looker, Batman leads the Outsiders against new metahumans who gained their powers from the bite of a renegade alien! Meanwhile, an accident in the lab leaves an Outsider ally in a coma, with his psyche trapped inside Remac! Guest starring Dr. Kirk Langstrom - the Man-Bat. On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY 121 2.99

Written by Tony Bedard Art by Michael O'Hare & John Floyd Cover by Stephane Roux The Joker infiltrates the high-tech gang network of the Birds' new hometown, Platinum Flats! And that's going to set him up for a direct conflict with Oracle, Barbara Gordon! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BRAVE AND THE BOLD 16 2.99

Written by Mark Waid Art and cover by Scott Kolins Superman and Catwoman - together at last?! This team clearly won't be held together with super-glue! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK 28 2.25

Written by Brandon Sawyer, Jim Alexander and Tom Warburton Art by Jay Stephens, Mike Manley, Ethen Beavers and Maurice Fontenot Cover by Jay Stephens Secret Saturdays premieres on Cartoon Network this month, and we're celebrating with an all-new Secret Saturdays adventure! Plus, a new Kids Next Door mission and a bedtime story from Samurai Jack's foe Aku! On sale August 20 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CASEY BLUE BEYOND TOMORROW 4 OF 6 2.99

Written by B. Clay Moore Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Jacob Eguren Casey Blue is quickly losing control of her life. First, she killed a man using martial arts she doesn't even know. Then, she nearly killed an FBI agent investigating the murder, again using fighting techniques she's never learned. Can a strange neighbor provide any insight into her erratic, dangerous behavior? On sale August 20 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DC SPECIAL CYBORG 4 OF 5 2.99

Written by Mark Sable Art by Carlos Magno & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Brian Denham The mysterious Mr. Orr has transformed one of Cyborg's friends into a killing machine! But is Vic's friend the only victim? Orr has cloned two of the world's deadliest super-villains to prevent Cyborg and The Titans from finding out. On sale August 20 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DC WILDSTORM DREAMWAR 5 OF 6 2.99

Written by Keith Giffen Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott Cover by Gene Ha Things are looking grim for the heroes from both universes. The onslaught of an enraged mother nature and the always-psychotic villains of the DCU are proving to be more than the combined might of both universes' heroes can handle. On sale August 20 • 5 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

FINAL CRISIS 1 OF 7 3.99

FINAL CRISIS 2 OF 7 3.99

FINAL CRISIS LEGION OF THREE WORLDS 1 OF 5 3.99

Written by Geoff Johns Art by George Pérez & Scott Koblish Covers by George Pérez From the moment Kal-El landed on earth until the end of time, the Time Trapper has sought to erase Superman's impact on the universe. But the Legion of Super-Heroes have always been there to stop him. This time, though, even the Legion won't be enough. The Time Trapper has found the ultimate weapon to carry out his plan - a twisted mirror image of the boy of steel from a parallel Earth long dead: Superboy-Prime! Who will answer the Legion's call for help? Find out here as the Crisis of the 31st century begins! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by George Pérez that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale August 20 • 1 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

FINAL CRISIS REQUIEM 2ND PTG 1 3.99

FLASH 243 2.99

Written by Tom Peyer Art and cover by Freddie E. Williams II The conclusion of 'Fast Money'! The Flash returns to Keystone, making some bold moves to get his life and reputation back on track - with some serious consequences for his family! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA 24 2.99

Written by Dwayne McDuffie Art and cover by Ed Benes Vixen's power issues come to the forefront as Vixen, Black Canary, Zatanna, Hal and The Flash pay a visit to Animal Man. The team must team up with Animal Man to battle a new Justice League villain - and at stake is control of the Tantu Totem! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RANN THANAGAR HOLY WAR 4 OF 8 3.50

Written by Jim Starlin Art by Ron Lim & Rob Hunter Cover by Starlin & Hunter Adam Strange finds himself cornered on Hardcore Station by agents of the Church of Eternal Light. Meanwhile, the people of Rann have been whipped up into a Lady Styx-inspired religious furor and their next target is: Hawkman! On sale August 6 • 4 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

ROBIN 177 2.99

Written by Chuck Dixon Cover by Freddie E. Williams II Art by Rick Leonardi & Lorenzo Ruggiero Facing some of the toughest criminals and monsters known to man is nothing compared to dealing with your on again/off again, back-from-the-dead girlfriend's enraged deadbeat dad! A not-so-happy reunion puts Robin between Spoiler and Cluemaster and this time, he's not so easy to get rid of. On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SCALPED 20 (MR) 2.99

Written by Jason Aaron Art by Davide Furno Cover by Tim Bradstreet Our steamiest arc yet comes to a close as more secrets of Carol's past are revealed, including why she so deeply despises her father, Red Crow. Also, Dash makes a dark and fateful decision that will forever affect his future on the rez. On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

SPIRIT 20 2.99

Written by Sergio Aragones & Mark Evanier Art by Paul Smith & Walden Wong Cover by Paul Smith The Spirit swims with the dolphins - but murder follows him even among these peaceful creatures! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

STORMWATCH PHD WORLDS END 13 2.99

Written by Ian Edginton and Christos Gage Art by Leandro Fernández, Francisco Paronzini and Trevor Hairsine Cover by Leandro Fernández After the shattering conclusion to NUMBER OF THE BEAST, Jackson King has once again resumed the role of Weatherman, taking StormWatch in a startling new direction! But what role does StormWatch have in this dramatic, deadly new world? Plus: the fourth and final chapter of the John Lynch backup story that began in WILDCATS: WORLD'S END #1, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPER FRIENDS 6 2.25

Written by Sholly Fisch Art by Dario Brizuela Cover by J. Bone You're invited to a special day: The Challenge of The Super Friends! Thrill as our heroes design special traps for each other at a charity event. Chill as those traps are sabotaged by the Key! How will they escape? On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

SUPERMAN BATMAN 51 2.99

Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson Art by Rafael Albuequerque Cover by Ryan Sook The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight are shocked to discover little versions of themselves fighting a threat in Metropolis. But where did these tiny heroes come from? As Superman and Batman search for answers, things get worse with the arrival of the Li'l League! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERNATURAL RISING SON 1 OF 6 2.99

SUPERNATURAL RISING SON 2 OF 6 2.99

SUPERNATURAL RISING SON 3 OF 6 2.99

TANGENT SUPERMANS REIGN 6 OF 12 2.99

Written by Dan Jurgens Art by Jamal Igle & Robin Riggs Cover by Matt Haley The secret protector of the Tangent Earth's band of freedom fighters is revealed! And when the Tangent Superman learns the secret to traveling between worlds, the battle between the Supermen of two worlds begins! On sale August 20 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TRINITY 12 2.99

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert and Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens and Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher Cover by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang; DC's new weekly series TRINITY continues with covers on issues #10-12 by Andy Kubert (BATMAN)! This month in TRINITY: The Justice League joins Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman to stand against the threat that the Crime Syndicate brings to Earth. And, in this month's co-features, members of Batman's 'family' search for clues to what ties several thefts together - and what links them to the cosmic conflict that has resulted! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WORLD OF WARCRAFT 10 2.99

Written by Walter Simonson Art by Jon Buran & Jerome K. Moore Covers by Samwise Didier and Ludo Lullabi In Stormwind, Prince Anduin digs into the disappearance of his father, King Varian. Meanwhile, Lo'Gosh, Thargas, Valeera and Broll continue to fight the Dark Irons as they search for Thargas' brother, Hjalmar. This unique group must summon the strength to face insurmountable odds - but at what cost? Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that will ship in a ratio of approximately 50/50. Cover A is by Samwise Didier, and Cover B is by Ludo Lullabi. On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US



MARVEL COMICS



AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 568 NWD 3.99

Written by DAN SLOTT & MARK WAID Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. & ADI GRANOV 50/50 Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. 50/50 Cover by ALEX ROSS Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA SR. 'NEW WAYS TO DIE!' JOHN ROMITA JR. returns to AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Get ready for the six part Spidey Summer Blockbuster: NEW WAYS TO DIE. In the double-sized part one, THE THUNDERBOLTS are coming to New York to take down Spider-Man! And Spidey's Brand New Day will be changed forever. Plus, Mark Waid and Adi Granov bring you up to date with Original Venom, Eddie Brock! 48 PGS./Rated A

CAPTAIN AMERICA 41 2.99

CAPTAIN AMERICA MONKEY VAR 41 10.00

Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING The epic 'Death of Captain America' tale hits its penultimate chapter... and the final battle between the New Captain America and the people who killed Steve Rogers begins here! By the Eisner-Nominated team of Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting. 32 PGS./Rated T+

FOOLKILLER WHITE ANGELS 2 OF 5 MR 3.99

Written by GREGG HURWITZ Penciled by PAUL AZACETA Cover by TOMM COKER 'Punishement Fits The Crime,' PART 2 Los Angeles. The City of Angels. For a town that thinks it's pretty, there's plenty of ugly to go around. That's where the Foolkiller comes in -- taking a scalpel to warts, expurgating the cancer that grows in society's gut. This time, the Foolkiller has targeted the hate-crime known as the White Angels, a secret socieyt whose arteries snake throughout the city -- from the back alleys to the Hollywood hills. As he eats his way up the food chain, he's about to cross paths with the one vigilante whose legend exceeds his own. A stone-cold killer that has also targeted the White Angels. A predator that doesn't like to share. Enter the Punisher. 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content

GHOST RIDER 26 2.99

GHOST RIDER MONKEY VAR 26 10.00

Written by JASON AARON Art by TAN ENG HUAT Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Yes, true believer, the rumors are true... Danny Ketch is back! But whose side is the former Ghost Rider on, and what familiar faces has he brought with him to the party? And who just got shot in the head with a hellfire shotgun? For those answers, plus more than your daily recommended dose of supernatural action, don't miss this first installment of the team-up you never imagined and the showdown that had to happen! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory

GUARDIANS OF GALAXY 4 SI 2.99

Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER Cover by CLINT LANGLEY SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! When their HQ is sabotaged, the universe's scrappiest squad of butt-kickers must ask themselves: 'Who do you trust?' Is there a Skrull amongst the Guardians? Maybe the recently returned and revamped Adam Warlock? Or Star-Lord, who now hides behind a mask? And a talking raccoon and a telepathic dog? C'mon, people, you just know they're evil infiltrators! So jump onboard, Secret Invasion maniacs, and find out why ComicPants.com says: '(Writers) DnA are on fire right now, and this team is brilliant.' 32 PGS./Rated T+

INCREDIBLE HERCULES 120 SI 2.99

Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR., KLAUS JANSON & DEAN WHITE SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! 'SACRED INVASION' reaches its cosmos-shattering climax! Hercules leads the ragged remains of his God Squad into desperate battle with the unimaginably powerful Skrull pantheon -- and if they lose, Earth dies! 32 PGS./Rated A

IRON FIST ORIGIN OF DANNY RAND 3.99

Written by MATT FRACTION, ROY THOMAS & LEN WEIN Pencilled by KANO, GIL KANE & LARRY HAMA Cover by GIL KANE Honor. Dedication. And above all, purity of heart. There have been sixty-six men and women to carry the mantle of The Immortal Iron Fist throughout the ages - men and women of great courage, valor, skill, and sacrifice. Sixty-six men and women have stood between man and the unstoppable forces of evil, willing to give all they have to hold back the hordes. This is the story of Danny Rand, the Iron Fist of today - as told in THE BOOK OF THE IRON FIST. Raised in the otherworldly kingdom of K'un-Lun as an unparalleled martial artist, the Earth-born Rand mastered the ability to focus his spiritual energy into an impervious fist of iron. Now, as the costumed adventurer called Iron Fist, he fights with the fury of his ancestors and a hope for a better tomorrow! Experience the birth of a legend like never before in this special re-presentation of MARVEL PREMIERE #15-16 - featuring lush, fully-rendered coloring and an all-new framing sequence by Matt Fraction and Kano!

IRON MAN DIRECTOR OF SHIELD 32 2.99

Written by STUART MOORE Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN Cover by ADI GRANOV 'With Iron Hands' It's Iron Man the way you like him: wracked by guilt and crackling with power! With the Alpha Team out of action, Tony Stark must stop both the nuclear terrorist and the monstrous Overkill Mind -- alone. But even if he can reach the twisted S.H.I.E.L.D. agent at the heart of the Mind, the nation of Kirikhstan may pay an explosive price! Part 4 of 4. 32 PGS./Rated T+

LORDS OF AVALON SOD 5 OF 6 2.99

MARVEL 1985 4 OF 6 3.99

Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS 'SMALL-TOWN MUTIE' The villains are here-in our world-and no one can stop them! No cop, no army, no government stands a chance when the Red Skull leads Marvel's greatest menaces into an all-out war against a world with no heroes! Young comic-book fan Toby has a plan. But does he have the will to carry it out? Find out in a story with huge repercussions in the Marvel Universe of today…and tomorrow! 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+

MOON KNIGHT 21 2.99

MOON KNIGHT MONKEY VAR 21 10.00

Written by MIKE BENSON Penciled by MARK TEXEIRA Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM 'The Death of Marc Spector' part 1 of 6 Moon Knight has been an eyesore to the Initiative…and he's about to pay the price. With Tony Stark forced onto the sidelines, Norman Osborn has been tapped to bring in the fugitive super hero - by all means necessary. That's right, True Believer, the Thunderbolts have just been sicced on Moon Knight. To survive, he's going to have to go a bit crazy. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory

PUNISHER 61 (MR) 2.99

Written by GREGG HURWITZ Penciled by LAURENCE CAMPBELL Cover by DAVE JOHNSON 'GIRLS IN WHITE DRESSES,' PART 1 The first of three story arcs written by three of the hottest writers in crime fictions starts here! Best-selling crime novelist Gregg Hurwitz (The Kill Clause, The Crime Writer) and Laurence Campbell (PUNISHER ANNUAL: THE HUNTED) bring you a tale of death, depravity and revenge south of the border. In black vans and under cover of night, they descend on the little Mexican town of Tierra Rota, abducting its women and returning them days later like broken dolls. And no one can stop them. That is, until one brave soul approaches Frank Castle with his heart in one hand and a bag full of money in the other. Now Frank's no bounty hunter, and definitely no hero, but there are some things the Punisher just can't abide. 32 PGS./Explicit Content

SKAAR SON OF HULK 3RD PTG GARNEY SKETCH VAR 1 2.99

SKRULLS VS POWER PACK 2 OF 4 2.99

Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by CORY HAMSCHER Cover by GURIHIRU Slimy SKRULLS have been impersonating Marvel's premiere all-kids super team and committing crimes around the galaxy! But POWER PACK, FRANKLIN RICHARDS and SMARTSHIP FRIDAY have a plan to flush out the copycats! How? By committing crimes all around the universe and becoming intergalactic gangstas! (You see, this is what happens when you let a ten-year-old come up with the plan...) 32 PGS./All Ages

SQUADRON SUPREME 2 2 2.99

Written by HOWARD CHAYKIN Penciled by MARCO TURINI Cover by GREG LAND 'POWER TO THE PEOPLE' Four astronauts have returned from the moon…changed. And ULTIMATE NICK FURY, EMIL BURBANK, and ARCANNA JONES have found them. Fury's hip-deep in a new conspiracy-but the only kind of conspiracy he likes is one he creates… So what's he going to do now that new super heroes are appearing all around America, taking the place of the missing SQUADRON SUPREME? And who is…the BIO-GENERAL? Part 2 (of 6). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory

TRUE BELIEVERS 2 OF 5 2.99

Written by CARY BATES Pencils & Cover by PAUL GULACY 'DADDY ISSUES' Can it be true? Reed Richards pulled over for recklessly driving the Fantasticar and charged with a DUI? That's what the TRUE BELIEVERS claim in their latest blog-and they've posted the arrest report, police cam footage and a degrading mug-shot to prove it! We learn more about the background of Mavis Trent (a.k.a. PAYBACK) when she discovers she not only has an incensed Fantastic Four to deal with, but her own demons as well-specifically, the one that appears to be the spirit of her dead father! 32 PGS./Rated T+

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR 57 2.99

Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by BILLY TAN The final smackdown with Ultimate Salem's Seven! The shocking secret of Agatha Harkness! The rage of Prince Namor, the Ultimate Sub-Mariner! All this and more in the explosive conclusion! 32 PGS./Rated A

UNCANNY X-MEN 501 MD 2.99

Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND Things start out grim for the newest X-Girl as the team gets settled into its new secret headquarters. Scott and Emma do what Scott and Emma do best-- but what's the secret project Scott's been building? And is anyone prepared for the menace of the Hellfire Cult? Mysteries, riddles, enigmas, and pain freaks all converge in the brave new world of San Francisco-- read SFX 1: ALL TOMORROW'S PARTIES! 32 PGS./Rated T+

X-FACTOR 34 SI 2.99

Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by LARRY STROMAN Cover by BOO COOK A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! X-Factor is in pursuit of Darwin, whose father is looking for him. She-Hulk and Jazinda are in pursuit of Longshot, who may hold the key to defeating the Skrull invasion. With Darwin and Longshot on the run, neither of them wanting to be found, you'd just assume that X-Factor and She-Hulk will work together smoothly to accomplish both their goals. But what fun would that be? 32 PGS./Rated T+

X-FACTOR SPECIAL LAYLA MILLER 3.99

Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO Cover by BOO COOK Trapped in a future she never made, Layla Miller finds herself smack in the middle of the Summers rebellion that was responsible for the eventual liberation of mutants from the camps. The only question is, will she survive it? 48 PGS./Rated T+

X-MEN FIRST CLASS VOL 2 15 2.99

Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by KARL KESEL Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN Is she a bad girl? Is she a mutant? Does even she know what or who she is? Is that her real hair? The mysterious MEDUSA has escaped the reach of the Fantastic Four, only to run right into the home of the Uncanny X-Men! 32 PGS./Rated A

YOUNG X-MEN 5 DWS 2.99

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Penciled by YANICK PAQUETTE Cover by TERRY DODSON The numbers are in and it's official: Young X-Men is Mighty Marvel's newest hit!!! It's Marvel's youngest mutants in their final showdown with and one of them won't be walking away from it. The Young X-Men's first story arc ends here and nothing will ever be the same again. Yeah, we know lots of books make that claim, but with Marc (Eli Stone, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) Guggenheim and Yanick (ULTIMATE X-MEN) Paquette delivering the goods, you know this one's for real! 32 PGS./Rated T+



IMAGE COMICS



CHARLATAN BALL 3 2.50

CHARLATAN BALL #3 story JOE CASEY art & cover ANDY SURIANO FIND ROMANTIC BLISS AT THE BALL! Love is in the air between Chuck Amok and Donnarama - a match made in Chaos Magic Heaven! But can these star-crossed lovers face up to the realities of an adult relationship? Namely, the Fire Mage known as WRATHBURN! AUGUST 20 • 24 PAGES • FC • $2.50 ROMANCE COMICS ARE BACK - BRINGING THEIR UNIQUE MAGIC WITH 'EM!

DARK IVORY 3 (OF 4) 2.99

DARK IVORY #3 (of 4) story JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER & EVA HOPKINS art & cover JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER 'FALL FROM GRACE' Ivory struggles with the real-world implications of being a vampire & having fresh blood on her hands, while trying to figure out *why* it happened. Her best friend Samson turns away from her as Ivory returns to the vampire's underground club. Ivory's quest leads her to the lair of voluptuous vampire villainess, Marie Antoinette. JULY 18 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS 10 2.99

art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED & LAURA ALLRED 'KNOWLEDGE COMES WITH DEATH'S RELEASE' To be or not to be in The Atomics? That is the question. Recent changes in the team lineup is shaking up Frank 'Madman' Einstein and cosmic repercussions are at stake. Plus what happened to the guy from the cable company?! Why is he so late?! Shouldn't he have shown up by now? APRIL 23 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99

TRANSHUMAN 2 OF 4 3.50

TRANSHUMAN 1 OF 4 3.50



DARK HORSE



CONAN THE CIMMERIAN 2 2.99

CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #2 Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P), Richard Corben (P), José Villarrubia (C), and Frank Cho (Cover) On sale Aug 20 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing Dark Horse's exciting new Conan era continues with a second round of adventure! As Conan recovers from last issue's clash with raiders on the Cimmerian borderlands, a kind stranger shelters him and weaves a tale of Conan's grandfather, Connacht. As an older Cimmerian, Connacht inspired young Conan with tales of dazzling lands and beautiful women, but the story the snowbound stranger relates now is one of a brush with death and supernatural beasts-brought on after an act of selfless kindness. Is it true that 'no good deed goes unpunished' . . . ? With cover artist Frank Cho on board, writer Timothy Truman, artist Tomás Giorello, and colorist José Villarrubia are again joined by comic book veteran Richard Corben in a moody, horrific, and surprising issue that will leave readers in a tailspin!

FEAR AGENT 1 AGAINST 1 PT 2 OF 6 23 2.99

FEAR AGENT #23: I AGAINST I part 2 (of 6) Rick Remender (W), Tony Moore (A/Cover), and Lee Loughridge (C) On sale July 30 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing Shot in the back and lost on a barren desert world, Heath Huston is on the lam, pursued by a pack of killers. Rescued and brought in by a local mining camp, Heath must choose between protecting his new benefactors from a vicious tyrant and the last chance to return to his life on Earth. • 'Rick Remender and Tony Moore are leading the way in what I believe will be the next generation of superstar creators.' -Ron Richards, ifanboy • 'Good sci-fi stories are really lacking in comics today and Fear Agent is one of the best. Grade: A' -Tim Janson, Comic World News

HELM 2 OF 4 3.50

THE HELM #2 (of 4) Jim Hardison (W), Bart Sears (P), and Randy Elliott (I) On sale Aug 20 FC, 32 pages $3.50 Miniseries The Helm, an enchanted artifact of countless legendary heroes, has learned that its latest Chosen One is a chubby, unemployed fantasy addict … who lives in his mother's basement. Defying all odds, however, Matt Blurdy managed both to defeat a bloodthirsty hobgoblin and thwart the Helm's scheme to have him killed. Now the hero's training begins in earnest: workouts, retrieval of a magic flaming sword, battles with wraiths, and a showdown with a sorcerer in mortal combat. But when the media starts reporting Matt's victories as murders, an old flame reenters the picture, and true darkness looms on the horizon, even a replica Highlander trench coat might not be enough to save Matt's hide!

REX MUNDI DH ED 13 2.99

REX MUNDI #13 Arvid Nelson (W), Guy Davis (P), and Brian Churilla (P) On sale Aug 20 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing One of the Duke of Lorraine's ancestors has made a pact with a pagan spirit, and there's no getting out of this bargain! And Rex Mundi returns to its roots with a brand-new Brother Matthew mystery. A servant girl is brutally murdered in an elite Paris hotel. Mystified by the horrific crime, the Inquisition puts Brother Matthew on the case. Matthew's partner? None other than the cheerful Inquisitor Moricant! Brother Matthew: Hill of Martyrs will begin in issue 13 and continue completely free online, every week, courtesy of your friends at Dark Horse Comics. Don't miss the opening chapter of another dark, quirky investigation in the annals of Brother Matthew! • Features the spectacular artwork of Guy Davis and Dave Stewart. Newcomers Brian Churilla and Jason Millet will bring Brother Matthew back to life. There hasn't been a new Brother Matthew story since it debuted online in 2001!

STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF OLD REPUBLIC TURNABOUT 32 2.99

STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #32-VINDICATION part 1 (of 4) John Jackson Miller (W), Brian Ching (P/Cover), and Michael Atiyeh (C) On sale Aug 20 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing At long last, Padawan Zayne Carrick confronts the Jedi Masters who framed him for murder! The prophecy that was seen by Zayne's Masters appears to be coming true. Two pieces of the sequence have come to pass . . . and those who remain alive are still fighting to prevent their vision from becoming a reality. The Jedi Consulars are beginning to doubt themselves and it's possible they have overlooked a true source of danger!



ARCHANGEL



RED STAR SWORD OF LIES 3 OF 3 3.50

by Christian Gossett The Power of Pravda turns the tide as The Revolution strikes back, launching their most successful offensive. The Ancient Dynasties, however, have not ruled for this long without understanding the nature of power, and have made pacts with forces of their own! The Red Star has never looked better than in Sword of Lies issue #3, packing 64 pages of uninterrupted Red Star story into a graphic explosion of cinematic proportions!



AVATAR



ANNA MERCURY 3 OF 5 (MR) 3.99

ANNA MERCURY PAINTED CVR (MR) 3 OF 5 3.99

ANNA MERCURY WRAP CVR (MR) 3 OF 5 3.99

by Warren Ellis & Facundo Percio Warren Ellis continues to strip away the layers of mystery from the sultry Anna Mercury in his all-new color series! In the aftermath of the disaster on New Ataraxia, Anna Mercury and her employers can't be blamed for thinking things couldn't get any worse. But the cracks in New Ataraxia run deeper than anyone could imagine, and when Anna stands down from active duty and returns to her 'normal' life, there's no one around to save that strange city as it slides from murderous to suicidal! A high-octane blend of The Shadow, Tomb Raider, retropunk science fiction, and 21st-century Weird Pulp Action, Anna Mercury is a headlong adventure serial about a beautiful and mysterious spy-adventurer who is not what she seems! Anna Mercury will be a series of mini-series, starting with this five issue color series that features art by all-new talent Facundo Percio. This issue is available with a regular cover by Paul Duffield, a wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp, a painted cover by artist Felipe Massafera, and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Percio.

LADY DEATH 2007 SWIMSUIT SP BLOOD GODDESS ED 5.99

by Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin & Various A special warehouse find! The luscious queen of the dead is back on the beach! Heat up your winter with this sultry all-new pin-up book featuring Lady Death drawn by some of the best artists in the industry! With Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, Daniel HDR, Gabriel Guzman, Rafa Lopez and many more, this special is so smokin' it might catch fire! This first printing, all-new, cover from Richard Ortiz has never before been offered, and is limited to just 750 copies.



BLUEWATER



RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS BACK MYSTERIOUS ISLE 2 3.99

by Max Landis & Kevin Gentilcore New, classic monsters are seen on the island. Captain Grastle actually does more damage than the wasp as he attempts to swat it with crazed shots from his AK-47. He finally triggers the engine and, to everybody's surprise, sends them grinding up onto the beach of the theretofore invisible Mysterious Island!

JASON & THE ARGONAUTS KINGDOM OF HADES 5 3.99

by McIntee & Rantz The final chapter of the Kingdom of Hades comes to a close. Uncover the secrets of Jason and his Argonauts in this action-packed final issue! Ships with 2 covers in equal ration, illustrated by Ray Harryhausen and Jason Rantz!



BOOM



WARHAMMER 40K EXTERMINATUS 2 OF 5 3.99

by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton & Daniel Lapham Inquisitor Alastor's investigation leads him to track a cargo container carrying a dying Untouchable on it's way to the merchant House De Kyp on the planet Demarius Secunda. All evidence suggests that this is on the orders of the nefarious Damask Brothers. With his savant Pascal and backed by a squad of Adeptus Arbites, Alastor and his Retinue storm the Damask's island quarters. But can it all really be that simple? Features two alternate covers by Justin Norman and Tony Parker.



DEVIL DUE



DRAFTED 10 3.50

Author: Mark Powers Artist: Rebekah Isaacs Cover Artist: Rebekah Isaacs The plight of humanity reaches crucial levels as the enemy they have been preparing for arrives at Earth! With the loss of someone they cared for plaguing their thoughts, can our team hope to stand against the invading army? Plus, a desperate mission takes another group of humans far beyond where any have gone before… could they be the hope all humankind is waiting for?

HACK SLASH SERIES 15 3.50

Author: Tim Seeley Artists: Emily Stone & Courtney Via Cover Artists: A - Joe Jusko; B - Tim Seeley Synopsis Cassie's quest to find her long-lost father leads her to New Mexico… There she finds her past has come back to haunt her! A loathsome spectre from her life has fallen into hands most foul… Herbert West has returned and is planning to reanimate the first slasher Cassie ever faced! The Lunch Lady is back!

NINJATOWN ADVENTURES OF WEE NINJA 1 6.50

Author: Art Balthazar & Franco Aureliani Artists: Shawn Smith Cover Artist: Shawn Smith Step into a world where ninja is a lifestyle and the high flying, high kicking antics of NinjaTown are just part of the scenery. Nothing will prepare you for ingenuity and fearsome acrobatics the inhabitants of NinaTown summon when called to task.

VOLTRON A LEGEND FORGED 2 3.50

Writer: Josh Blaylock Artist: Mike Bear Cover Artists: A - Tim Seeley; B - Josh Blaylock; C - Jeremy Roberts; D - Chris Lie; E - Tim Seeley PX Exclusive FOIL The Voltron Force lands light years away and 1200 years in the past where they are saved by mysterious group of warriors - the Knights of Altarus. Before long, the team learns that they're about to witness history in the making, and play a part of the origin of Voltron himself.



IDW



DOCTOR WHO FORGOTTEN 1 3.99

Tony Lee (w) • Pia Guerra (a) • Nick Roche (a) Stranded in a strange Museum that's dedicated to him-and with no TARDIS in sight, The Doctor and Martha must make sense of their surroundings, hindered by one small fact-The Doctor has lost his memories of every one of his previous incarnations! With items relevant to each Doctor in their possession, The Doctor must try to use them to regain his memories before it's too late, starting with his earliest incarnation's memories, involving Susan, Barbara and Ian. This all-new series written by Tony Lee (Starship Troopers) features artist Pia Guerra in her first monthly comic since Y The Last Man!

TRANSFORMERS ALL HAIL MEGATRON 2 3.99

Shane McCarthy (w) • Guido Guidi (a) • Guidi, Trevor Hutchison (c) The invasion has begun! American forces rally to defend New York City against the DECEPTICON onslaught as a key figure is called into the field. The full force of the U.S. military is brought to bear on MEGATRON and his warriors, but will it be enough to turn the tide? And what of the Decepticons' shocking secret? Series artist Guido Guidi supplies the cover image, and Trevor Hutchison offers an equally striking variant image.

TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT DOUBLEDEALER 3.99

Simon Furman (w) • Dan Khanna (a) • E.J. Su, Nick Roche (c) The apocalyptic Revelations Cycle continues as the spotlight falls on the coldly calculating, self-serving DEALER (aka DOUBLEDEALER)! As the Dead Universe erupts into our own, Dealer and HOT ROD go in search of The Magnificence and, the AUTOBOTS hope, answers! But Dealer is only concerned with finishing the dark intrigues begun on Ki-Aleta! From the mind of TRANSFORMERS über-scribe Simon Furman, and art by Dan Khanna!



MIRAGE



TALES OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 49 3.25

by Dan Gerger & Jim Lawson 'Mind Games.' Discover what actually happened when the Turtles went west to save Raphael from the clutches of DARPA (as seen in TMNT Volume 2)! Mr. Braunze returns to New York with a deadly pack of villains on his trail, and only the Turtles can save him from a fate worse than death! It's a psionic shoot-out of epic proportions!



ZENESCOPE



GRIMM FAIRY TALES 24 2.99



ALL AGES



PS238 33 2.99

by Aaron Williams Tyler's jaunt to the castle beyond space and time comes to a head as the decision rests with him and him alone as to whether or not human kind will keep its superheroes, or if they will pass into legend until a new age of heroes comes to pass. Meanwhile, back at ps238, frantic efforts are made to get Tyler out of stasis and into the care of his parents, who are now local residents - and some of the solutions may border on mad science!

ARCHIE 588 2.25

by Batton Lash & Bill Galvan 'Freshman Year,' Part 2. In the tradition of Batman: Year One, Superman: The Man of Steel, and the Marvel Ultimates comes the biggest Archie Comics event since the 'Love Showdown!' Archie and his friends are just starting the fall semester of their freshman year. Having survived a summer that saw the departure of Jughead and bickering parents, the gang arrives at high schooL - only to find elementary school Principal Mr. Weatherbee has now become the high school Principal! But it's not just about reunions at Riverdale High. Archie also makes a new friend in Pencilneck G., although he prefers his more laid-back buddy Jughead. He also makes some new enemies in Jared McGerk and his band of bullies! Along the way the other classic faculty members are introduced, as well as Pop Tate and his Choklit Shop! It's the funniest first year of high school ever, courtesy of fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of Wolff & Byrd, along with popular Archie artist/writer Bill Galvan.

GARGOYLES BAD GUYS 4 3.50

by Greg Weisman & Karine Charlebois 'Redemption,' Chapter 4: Losers. How many mutates does it take to screw in a light bulb? Well, if you're Dr. Sevarius and Fang, the answer is: 'Never enough!' Can Hunter, Yama, Dingo, and Matrix stop our mad scientist's nefarious plan for the city of Manhattan?

SIMPSONS COMICS 145 2.99

by Rogers, Dixon & Costanza Bart has a 'graphic' novel idea and pursues his lifelong dream of owning a comic book store, much to the dismay of the Comic Book Guy. Meanwhile across town, the Springfield Retirement Castle is on the brink of collapse. If it closes for good, where's Grampa to go? Then back on the homefront Marge puts her sharply-honed household know-how to work to solve a mystery. Simmer this summer with the Simpsons!



MAGAZINES



SUPERNATURAL MAGAZINE NEWSSTAND ED 5 6.99

In the latest issue of Supernatural magazine, Jared Padalecki gets in touch with Sam's dark side. The results of the Supernatural Awards are revealed and find out more about the show's romances! Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions.



TRADES



DC COMICS



BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN TP 14.99

Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Wagner Matt Wagner takes the Dark Knight through his sophomore season in this new trade paperback collecting the 6-issue miniseries! Batman has spent his first year fighting organized crime - but nothing thus far in his early career as the Caped Crusader has prepared him for the new menace facing Gotham: super-powered villains! Retailers, please see the order form for a special order incentive.

BATMAN DARK VICTORY TP 19.99

Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale Reoffered to coincide with CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME. Written as the sequel to the critically acclaimed BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, this trade paperback continues to the tell the story of an early time in Batman's life when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors. On sale May 2 • 392 pg, FC, $19.99 US • RELIST

BATMAN THE KILLING JOKE SPECIAL ED HC 17.99

Written by Alan Moore & Brian Bolland Art and cover by Brian Bolland The classic Batman tale by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland returns in an all-new special edition! This edition - celebrating the 20th anniversary of the landmark work - features all-new coloring by Bolland, and includes the story 'An Innocent Guy,' previously featured in BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE! Advance-solicited; on sale March 19

COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS TP VOL 01 19.99

Written by Paul Dini, Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray, Adam Beechen, Tony Bedard and Sean McKeever Breakdowns by Keith Giffen Art by Jesus Saiz, Jim Calafiore, Carlos Magno, David Lopez, Tom Derenick, Dennis Calero, Manuel Garcia and others Cover by Andy Kubert The first of a series of four volumes, COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS VOL. ONE collects issues #51-39 of the incredible tale starring Jimmy Olsen, Mary Marvel, Donna Troy and all the major characters of the DC Universe! COUNTDOWN follows up the events of bestsellers INFINITE CRISIS and 52 and leads into DC's next major event, FINAL CRISIS. When a surprising character dies in chapter one, it sets off an unexpected ripple that will touch virtually every character in the DC Universe and change the status quo forever. Advance-solicited; on sale May 21 • 296 pg, FC, $19.99 US

COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS TP VOL 02 19.99

Written by Paul Dini, Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray, Adam Beechen, Tony Bedard and Sean McKeever Breakdowns by Keith Giffen Art by various Cover by Ed Benes The second of four volumes collecting DC's explosive weekly series! In this volume, featuring COUNTDOWN #38-26, Karate Kid ventures to Oracle for answers, Jimmy Olsen attempts to join two exclusive clubs, and more! Advance-solicited; on sale July 16 • 296 pg, FC, $19.99 US

JUSTICE HC VOL 01 19.99

Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross Cover by Ross The Justice League of America is reimagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross (JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE, KINGDOM COME) and writer Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X) with pencil art by Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) painted by Ross in this fantastic new hardcover collecting the first four issues of the best-selling maxiseries! The members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert - but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could! This first volume of three contains expanded character bios and sketches. For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews.

JUSTICE HC VOL 03 19.99

Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross Cover by Ross The final hardcover volume of the lushly illustrated maxiseries by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite collects issues #9-12! The Super-Villains' plot to exploit the innocent thickens as the heroes discover that it may even affect their comrades, colleagues and co-combatants! Guest-starring Black Adam, the Marvel Family, Doom Patrol, the Metal Men, the Titans, Supergirl and more!

MIDNIGHTER TP ANTHEM VOL 02 14.99

Written by Keith Giffen Art by Chris Sprouse, Karl Story, Darick Robertson and Jon Landry Cover by Sprouse & Story Collecting issues #7 and 10-15 of the acclaimed series! The Midnighter discovers who he was before he became the Midnighter and attempts to reconnect with his roots in a small middle American town that's been taken over by an international force of mercenaries. On sale August 13 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SANDMAN PRESENTS DEAD BOY DETECTIVES TP (MR) 12.99

Written by Ed Brubaker Cover by Dave McKean Art by Bryan Talbot & Steve Leialoha Collected for the first time, this tale stars Edwin and Charles from THE SANDMAN: SEASON OF MISTS. Their first case involves a string of grisly murders - and the immortal Hob Gadling. Written by Ed Brubaker (Captain America, SLEEPER). Advance-solicited; on sale August 13 • 104 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS

SHOWCASE PRESENTS THE ATOM TP VOL 02 16.99

Written by Gardner Fox, Dennis O'Neil and others Art by Gil Kane, Sid Greene, Murphy Anderson, Dick Dillin and others Cover by Kane Collecting THE ATOM #18-38 and stories from THE ATOM AND HAWKMAN #39-45! Advance-solicited; on sale August 13, 528 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

SUPERMAN BATMAN TP SUPERGIRL VOL 02 12.99

Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Michael Turner Award-winner Jeph Loeb and the red-hot Michael Turner reintroduce a classic character into the DCU! This fantastic softcover includes the entire 'Supergirl from Krypton' storyline, originally presented in the best-selling SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8-13. Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom of Gotham Bay, which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl bent on destroying Gotham City! What's her connection to Superman? Why does Wonder Woman want to hide her from the outside world? Will Darkseid succeed in recruiting her into doing his bidding? Plus, this volume includes an introduction by Loeb as well as a Kryptonian language translation key! Retailers please note: This title was previously offered as a rush solicit in September.

SUPERMAN CHRONICLES TP VOL 05 14.99

Written by Jerry Siegel Cover by Joe Shuster Art by Joe Shuster, Wayne Boring, Jack Burnley and others The series collecting every adventure of Superman in chronological order continues with this new volume including stories from ACTION COMICS #32-36, SUPERMAN #8-9 and WORLD'S BEST COMICS #1 (1941)! In this volume, Superman faces the threat of the Krypto gun and meets Perry White for the first time. Advance-solicited; on August 13 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 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

SUPERNATURAL ORIGINS TP 14.99

Written by Peter Johnson Art by Matthew Dow Smith Cover by Tim Sale This new collection - featuring the six issues of WildStorm's SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS comic - acts as a prequel to the hit CW television show. Written by series Executive Producer Peter Johnson, it gives readers an incredible never-before-seen look into the mythos of the series! Advance-solicited; on sale April 23 • 144 pg, FC



MARVEL COMICS



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.

MIGHTY AVENGERS TP VOL 01 14.99

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by FRANK CHO Cover by FRANK CHO 'THIS is the once and future Avengers.' - Ain't It Cool News Doom looks like a lady! The super-hero Civil War is over, but Iron Man's work is just beginning. As the new head of S.H.I.E.L.D. and creator of the nationwide Initiative program, he's rebuilding the Avengers with a handpicked roster of Earth's mightiest heroes: Wasp, Black Widow, Wonder Man, Sentry, Ares and new team leader Ms. Marvel. A group this powerful should be ready for just about anything - except, perhaps, the return of genocidal killing machine Ultron. The Avengers' insane robotic foe has rebuilt himself yet again, this time in the form of…a beautiful woman!? NEW AVENGERS writer Brian Bendis and Liberty Meadows creator Frank Cho launch an all-new Avengers series pitting the team against the ultimate femme fatale! Collecting MIGHTY AVENGERS #1-6. 168 PGS./Rated A …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2368-2

MMW AMAZING SPIDER-MAN HC VOL 10 VAR ED VOL 101 54.99

Written by STAN LEE Penciled by JOHN ROMITA & GIL KANE Cover by GIL KANE Prepare yourself for a collection of no-holds-barred Spider-Man classics that defined comicdom's favorite super hero unlike any other! Starting off with the return of one of Spidey's oldest foes, Doctor Octopus, the two archenemies set into motion a gut-wrenching series of events leading to the death of Captain George Stacy. Ally to Spider-Man and father to Peter Parker's ladylove, Gwen, Captain Stacy's death marks Spidey for murder and pits the entire city against him. Now with hero, villain and even the man-on-the-street after him, there's no moment for rest for the ol' web-slinger as he wriggles his way through threats from the X-Men's Iceman to the politicking Sam Bullit and former friend the Prowler. And it all leads into one of the landmark moments of Marvel history, the Comics Code defying 'drug' issues. There's no question Stan Lee's Marvel Comics strove for a relevance that the competition could only dream of - and with AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #96-98, that mission was placed front and center: Peter Parker's best friend, Harry Osborn, was revealed to be a drug addict. Letting a battle with Spidey's nemesis, the Green Goblin, take a back seat to the personal drama that scourged the real-life streets of the reader's world, the Lee/Kane/Romita team set a new standard for the mainstream's relevance. Stan Lee pens some of his greatest scripts, chock full of edge-of-your-seat drama and up-to-the-moment politics, while the incomparable artistic team-up of John Romita and Gil Kane launches into the most lavishly illustrated and panel-bursting artwork to ever grace the pages of a Marvel comic. There's no denying it, True Believer, these are Masterworks one and all! Collecting THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #88-99. 256 PGS./All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2932-5 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 10 VARIANT EDTION VOL. 101 256 PGS./All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2933-2

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL CLASSIC TP VOL 01 24.99

Written by CARL POTTS & JOHN WELLINGTON Penciled by CARL POTTS & JIM LEE Cover by CARL POTTS & JIM LEE Angry and dangerous loners are famed for keeping journals, and Frank Castle is no exception! The Punisher confronts deadly enemies from both war and peacetime, but a vacation in Africa introduces him to a far different legacy of the past: dinosaurs! But the wild man waiting to throw down on him is no throwback. It's Wolverine! Guns vs. claws for the historic first time! Guest-starring Daredevil! Collecting PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #1-8. 208 PGS./All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3118-2

RUNAWAYS TP PRIDE AND JOY DIGEST VOL 01 7.99

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Cover & pencils by ADRIAN ALPHONA All young people believe their parents are evil … but what if they really are? Meet Alex, Karolina, Gert, Chase, Molly and Nico - whose lives are about to take an unexpected turn. When these six young friends discover their parents are all secretly super-powered villains, the shocked teens find strength in one another. Together, they run away from home and straight into the adventure of their lives - vowing to turn the tables on their evil legacy. Collects the critically acclaimed RUNWAWAYS #1-6 in the affordable, full color 5'x8' Digest format! 144 PGS./5'x8'/ MARVEL AGE (12+)

RUNAWAYS TP TEENAGE WASTELAND DIGEST VOL 02 7.99

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Penciled by ADRIAN ALPHONA AND TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover by JO CHEN Still on the run from their super-villain parents, this motley crew of super-powered kids finds a kindred spirit in a daring young stranger and welcomes him into their fold. But will this dashing young man help the teenagers defeat their villainous parents...or tear them apart? One troubled member finds out, as she leaves the group's hideout with their new recruit, who reveals his startling secret, putting the entire team in jeopardy! Plus: Who do you send to catch a group of missing, runaway teenage super heroes? Marvel's original teen runaway crimefighters, Cloak and Dagger, making their first major appearance in years! Collects RUNAWAYS #7-12. 144 PGS./MARVEL AGE 12 AND UP

RUNAWAYS TP GOOD DIE YOUNG DIGEST VOL 03 7.99

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Pencils by ADRIAN ALPHONA Cover by JO CHEN The world as we know it is about to end, and the Runaways are the only hope to prevent it! But if our fledgling teenage heroes are going to succeed, they may have to become just as evil as their villainous parents. The Runaways have learned how their parents' criminal organization began, and now they must decide how it should END. As the Runaways' epic battle against their evil parents reaches its shocking conclusion, the team's mole stands revealed, and blood must be shed. Which kids will still be standing when the smoke finally clears? This is the story that changes everything (seriously!). Collects RUNAWAYS #13-18. 144 PGS./Marvel Age 12 & UP

RUNAWAYS TP TRUE BELIEVERS DIGEST VOL 04 7.99

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Penciled by ADRIAN ALPHONA Cover by JO CHEN It's an all-new beginning for the book that WIZARD calls 'the best original concept from Marvel in thirty years!' When a group of teenagers discovers that their parents are actually super-villains, they run away from home...but that's only step one! Now that the evil Pride is gone, nearly every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is trying to fill the power vacuum in Los Angeles, and the Runaways are the only heroes who can stop them! Plus: What does a mysterious new team of young heroes want with the Runaways, and which fan-favorite Marvel characters are part of this group? Collects Runaways (Vol. 2) #1-6.

SILVER SURFER TP REQUIEM 14.99

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by ESAD RIBIC Cover by ESAD RIBIC The Silver Surfer's final voyage! For untold years, Norrin Radd has surfed the galaxy, exploring the darkness between stars, witnessing the rise and fall of vast civilizations. Now, his ride is about to come to an end. It starts with a small spot - a blemish that will spread until he is no more. Until then, the Silver Surfer would undertake his final voyage - to the one destination that has always eluded him. Collecting SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM #1-4. 104 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1796-4

THOR BY J MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI TP VOL 01 14.99

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL 'Thor… succeeds quite well in blending fictional gods with very real conflicts…' -IGN.com Thor is back! And in a story only J. Michael Straczynski could tell! Returned to the pantheon of great Marvel heroes, the Asgardian God of Thunder is reunited with the mortal form of Dr. Don Blake. Together, they must reckon with the legacy of the mythic Norse kingdom and the awakening of its immortal heroes - but in a world that may not want them back! Collecting THOR #1-6. 160 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1722-3

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN TP AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS VOL 20 12.99

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by STUART IMMONEN Cover by STUART IMMONEN Things are changing in the young life of Peter Parker: Johnny Storm of the Fantastic Four is now his buddy - and the hot-headed super hero has taken a liking to Peter's classmate, Liz Allen! But something is horribly wrong with Liz - something that will soon affect the life of every student at Midtown High - including Peter's ex-girlfriend, Kitty Pryde! Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #118-122. 120 PGS./Rated A …$12.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2961-5

WOLVERINE LOGAN BLACK & WHITE PREMIERE HC 19.99

WOLVERINE LOGAN PREMIERE HC 19.99

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHN Penciled by EDUARDO RISSO Cover by EDUARDO RISSO Superstar artist Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets) joins critically acclaimed writer Brian K. Vaughan (TV's Lost, Y: The Last Man) for a unique take on the man who's the best there is at what he does. Finally armed with long-lost memories from his past, Wolverine returns to one of his first battlefields to settle an old score in an all-new adventure with a shocking revelation about the man known as Logan. Collecting LOGAN #1-3, plus extras. 104 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3425-1 Trim size: standard

X-MEN TP DIVIDED WE STAND 12.99

Written by MIKE CAREY, MATT FRACTION, CRAIG KYLE, CHRISTOPHER YOST, SKOTTIE YOUNG, C.B. CEBULSKI, DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI & ANDY SCHMIDT Penciled by BRANDON PETERSON, JAMIE MCKELVIE, SANA TAKEDA, SKOTTIE YOUNG, SCOTT EATON, DAVID LAFUENTE & FRAZER IRVING Cover by BRANDON PETERSON In the wake of Messiah CompleX, there are no X-Men. But where does that leave the mutants that WERE X-Men? Some of the industry's hottest creators bring you stories of your favorite mutants as they make their way in a world without the X-Men. And only those who adapt will survive. Featuring Cannonball, Husk, Nightcrawler, Storm, Black Panther, Neznho, Anole, Beast, Dark Beast, Havok, Vulcan and Surge! Collecting X-MEN: DIVIDED WE STAND #1-2 and X-MEN: MESSIAH COMPLEX - MUTANT FILES. 136 PGS./Rated T+ …$12.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3265-3



IMAGE COMICS



DUST TP (MR) VOL 01 9.99

story mink & PAOLO PARENTE art & cover PAOLO PARENTE w/DAVIDE FABBRI Jump into battle as the Allies and Russian special forces join to fight the evil Axis; a powerful group whose plans to dominate the world are bolstered by their amazing robotic weapons, built using alien technology taken from a crashed space ship. Don't miss the first ever collection of the sold-out WW II/Sci-Fi adventure series, jam packed with new art and technical data on the robots, weapons, zombies and characters from the DUST universe! JUNE 18 • 96 PAGES • FC • $9.99

INVINCIBLE TP FAMILY MATTERS VOL 01 12.99

PROOF TP GOATSUCKER VOL 01 9.99

PROOF, VOL. 1: GOATSUCKER TP story ALEX GRECIAN art & cover RILEY ROSSMO If you believe in monsters… Proof doesn't leave urban legends where it finds them. Bigfoot wears a suit to the office. Fairies devour anyone in sight. A lonely monster wears human skins for company. The hit series starts here. Collects PROOF #1-5 MAY 7 • XXX PAGES • FC • $9.99

WALKING DEAD TP TP MILES BEHIND US (MR) VOL 02 12.99

WALKING DEAD TP HEARTS DESIRE (MR) VOL 04 12.99

YOUNGBLOOD TP FOCUS TESTED VOL 01 9.99

YOUNGBLOOD, VOL. 1: FOCUS TESTED TP story JOE CASEY art & cover DEREC DONOVAN At long last, the Blood is back! A new team jam-packed with old friends! Old enemies returning in a whole new way! You've never seen celebrity superheores like this. You're seen the imitators -- now check out the original! Reprinting issues #1-4 of the hit series. Loaded with extra features! The all-new Youngblood library begins here! Collects YOUNGBLOOD #1-4 MAY 29 • 96 PAGES • FC • $9.99



DARK HORSE



STAR WARS FORCE UNLEASHED GN 15.95

HADEN BLACKMAN (W), BRIAN CHING (A), and DAVID ROSS (A) ' LucasArts' game The Force Unleashed, is poised to be the Star Wars event of the year. The game-play promises to be stunning, but we think it's the story that will blow you away. Revealed here are the origins of Darth Vader's secret apprentice, the deadly missions on which he was sent to track down and destroy Jedi, and the awesome decision he is forced to make that will, literally, change the way you look at the Star Wars saga! Scripted by the game's author, Haden Blackman, this graphic novel can be enjoyed alone, or as a companion to the amazing new game. • An original graphic novel based on the upcoming game! The Star Wars graphic novel of the year!



DEVILS DUE



ARMY OF DARKNESS TP OLD SCHOOL VOL 04 14.99

by James Kuhoric & Kevin Sharpe, & Various Return to the grueling horror of the Army of Darkness movie trilogy with this explosive new collection of the Old School story arc from the ongoing Army of Darkness series by writer James Kuhoric and artist Kevin Sharpe! Plus: this special trade paperback collection also includes the Tales of the Army of Darkness Monster-Sized Annual, featuring 48 pages of all-out horror and action from the Army of Darkness - five fantastic and terrible tales by the following creative teams: Shawn Spurlock & Paul Azaceta, James Kuhoric & Nick Bradshaw, James Kuhoric & Filip Sablik, and Robert Napton & Michael O'Hare. Plus: special guests Robert Kirkman… and Ryan Ottley! Also included is a cover gallery from Old School and the Tales Annual!



GEMSTONE



EC ARCHIVES TALES FROM THE CRYPT HC VOL 03 49.95

By Various, Reprints issues #13 - #18 (24 stories) of the comic book Tales From the Crypt, originally published in 1952 and 1953, and the inspiration for the hit movie and HBO series. Creators include Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein; Artists: Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, Al Williamson, Joe Orlando, George Evans. Foreward by comics historian Robert Overstreet.

DONALD DUCK FAMILY DAAN JIPPES COLLECTION TP VOL 01 8.99

by Carl Barks & Daan Jippes This new TP series collects the work of beloved Dutch Duck Man Daan Jippes - including his 'recreations' of Carl Barks tales not originally drawn by Barks! This issue, Donald's nephews bump Uncle Scrooge's money bin off of Killmotor Hill in 'Duckmade Disaster,' then survive 'The Day the Mountain Shook!'



DR WHO



DOCTOR WHO AGENT PROVACATEUR TP 19.99

Gary Russell (w) • Nick Roche, Jose Beroy, Stefano Martino, Mirco Pierfederici (a) • Roche (c) The legendary Doctor Who is back, with the first-ever stories created exclusively for the US market. The Doctor is currently the Tenth Doctor, the last of the Time Lords, survivor of a Great Time War and, along with his loyal friend and companion Martha Jones from London, they stop oppression, darkness and evil spreading throughout the galaxies. They're also on the hunt for the best chocolate milkshakes in the cosmos… and while they track that down, someone else has the Doctor in their sights. As the very last Time Lord out there, he's highly collectable, to the right people... this trade paperback compilation of IDW's debut miniseries comes to you courtesy of Doctor Who story editor Gary Russell and artists Nick Roche, Jose Maria Beroy, Stefano Marino, and Mirco Pierfederici.



ONI



SCOTT PILGRIM GN INFINITE SADNESS VOL 03 11.95

by Bryan Lee O'Malley Ramona's third evil ex-boyfriend, Todd Ingram, is currently dating the former love of Scott Pilgrim's life! Now she and her evil art-rock band are back, and they're getting Scott's band to open a show two days from now!

POUNDED TP 8.95

by Brian Wood & Steve Rolston In a city filled with trust-fund babies and armchair revolutionaries, Heavy Parker rules the punk scene as a benevolent dictator. He sings lead in a local hardcore band; He puts out 'zines, pseudo-revolutionary material, and flypost propaganda about town. It's good to be king. Or at least it is until Missy, Heavy's girlfriend, goes away for college. How can a guy like Heavy be expected to handle a long-distance romance? Short answer: He can't. Missy is out of sight and Heavy's mind is already drifting towards his next sexual conquest. But can he maintain his throne when Missy returns, reborn as a true NYC punk and pissed as all hell?



PAERCUTZ



TALES FROM THE CRYPT GN CRYPT KEEPING IT REAL VOL 04 7.95

by Various The Crypt-Keeper and his fellow Ghoulunatics introduce the wildest, scariest collection of terror-tales yet! You'll gasp when you meet 'She Who Would Rule the World!' - an unbelievable tale of a homeless woman turned into a near-invincible, power-hungry being by a pair of misguided scientists! You'll retch when you see 'Ignoble Rot!' - the shocking story of a cursed gigolo forced to remain alive as his body transforms into a zombie! You'll scream as you read 'Jumping the Shark!' - the fantastic fictional account of a Reality TV series producer that keeps pitching shows from beyond the grave! You'll squirm as you try to delete 'Spam!' - the e-mail scourge that is far deadlier than you ever imagined! And you'll groan as you read the pun-filled introductions by the Old Witch, the Vault-Keeper, and that ol' super-star of horror comics himself - the Crypt-Keeper! Featuring stories by Fred Van Lente, Christian Zanier, Ari Kaplan, Keith R.A. DeCandido, and Jim Salicrup, with art by Steve Mannion, Mr. Exes, Rick Parker, Christian Zanier, and Chris Noeth. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.



ADULT



HEAVENLY BODY (A) 12.95

by Takashi Kanzaki Just who does the cute Hazumi 'belong' to?! Forced to room with the hot Ruka and Rei, Hazumi find himself in the middle of a fight over who gets his body! Is the fight between the two winged warriors purely a sexual rivalry, or is there a deeper secret meaning towards this battle for his heavenly body?

MAID IN HEAVEN (A) 12.95

by Hisami Shimada In place of his sick grandma, Midori must become a maid for the young and handsome Asagi. Midori spends every day with his master, servicing his every need. However, every time Midori gets close to his master's 'satisfaction,' there is an interruption. Will this pretty-boy maid ever get to complete his services? Find out in Shimada Hisami's cute, yet sexually frustrating erotic love story!



TOYS



FAMILY GUY DARTH STEWIE FULL MASK BOBBLE HEAD 11.99

Darth Stewie from Family Guy's 2007 season premiere, 'Blue Harvest,' comes to life as a 7' tall Bobble Head. This Wacky Wobbler variant features the diminutive Sith Lord with face mask drawn down, his lightsaber alight, standing atop a Death Star base.

DOCTOR WHO DALEK VOICE CHANGER HELMET 69.99

Imported from the UK! You'll be shouting 'Exterminate!' like the terrifying mutants from the dead world, Skaro, when you have this Doctor Who: Dalek Voice Changer Helmet! Slip this over your head, and this helmet, complete with Dalek eyestalk, will show everyone who is the supreme being in the universe, especially when it changes your words into the harsh metallic speech of the Daleks!

WII KLIK-ON CANDY DISPENSER 12 PC DISPLAY 2.99

The infamous Klik candy dispenser now has a big brother! The Wii Klik-On is a mini replica of the Nintendo Wiimote controller. Pull the trigger to shoot out candies, and store extra candy rolls in the battery compartment!

JUSTICE SERIES 8 WEIGHTED INNER CASE ASST 15

Designed by Alex Ross The best-selling action figure line from the hugely popular JUSTICE series reaches its amazing conclusion with four new figures! Includes: * Supergirl • 6.5' h * Batgirl • 6.5' h * Toyman • 8' h * Captain Cold • 6.75' h Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. Advance-solicited; on sale August 13, 2008 • Action Figures



POSTERS



STEPHEN KING DARK TOWER TREACHERY POSTER 7.99

STEPHEN KING THE STAND POSTER 7.99