Sunday, September 7, 2008

New arrivals for WEDNESDAY 9-10-08 W/ DESCRIPTIONS

DC COMICS



100 BULLETS 95 (MR) 2.99

Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson The countdown to the series finale blazes on! With five issues left to go, all Hell is breaking loose as Lono finally chooses a side and makes one key player wish they never got into the underworld business. On sale September 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL 21 2.99

Written by Fabian Nicieza Art and cover by Kevin Maguire 'The Bat and the Cat' Part 5! The tale concludes as Batgirl finds out who sent Catwoman after Commissioner Gordon's notebook - and why! But to do so she will have to spend the night in Arkham Asylum! On sale September 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD 12 2.99

Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund Guest writer Chuck Dixon goes back to the future and brings our heroes into the past for 'Vicious Cycle' Part 2. When Booster's attempts to right a wrong from Batman's early days goes horribly wrong, he must look to the newest member of his Time Masters team to set things straight. On sale September 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK 29 2.25

Written by Charlotte Fullerton, Tom Warburton, & Jim Alexander Art by Mike Cavallaro, Stephanie Buscema, Phil Moy, & Scott Shaw Cover by Min S. Ku A new Ben 10: Alien Force story opens with Kevin involved in a deal with the DNAliens!Has he returned to his old, evil ways? Also, the Kids Next Door take on the Delightful Children from Down The Lane, and a Samurai Jack story to boot! On sale September 10 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

EX MACHINA 38 (MR) 2.99

Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark Cover by Harris Who is the mysterious female adventurer named Trouble, and what's her problem with George W. Bush? More important, whose side is the politically independent Mayor Hundred on? On sale July 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FINAL CRISIS REVELATIONS 2 (OF 5) 3.99

Written by Greg Rucka Art by Philip Tan, Jeff de los Santos & Jonathan Glapion Covers by Philip Tan The Question's been marked for death by The Spectre! How will Renee escape the grasp of the Spirit of Vengeance? Can either of them stop the immortal Vandal Savage once he has the Spear of Destiny? Plus, the return of Batwoman! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Philip Tan that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale September 10 • 2 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

GEN 13 22 2.99

Written by Scott Beatty and Christos Gage Cover by Mike Huddleston Art by Mike Huddleston and Brandon Badeaux As the kids navigate their way through a flattened and flooded New York, they discover human survivors of the apocalypse - who want superhuman blood! Can a desperate plan bail them out, or will the kids serve the ultimate sentence for being post-humans? Plus: Part 3 of the Wetworks backup story by Gage and Badeaux! On sale September 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN ARROW BLACK CANARY 12 2.99

Written by Judd Winick Art by Mike Norton & Wayne Faucher Cover by Cliff Chiang Side-by-side with the League of Assassins, Team Arrow finds where Connor Hawke's been taken - but are they too late to save him? On sale September 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS 28 2.99

Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Luke Ross & Fabio Laguna Cover by Rodolfo Migliari As Kyle and Guy deal with personal issues on Oa, several Lanterns search for whoever's been gruesomely removing the eyes of their relatives. Meanwhile, the Guardian known as Scar summons Lantern Saarek for a mission that will lead directly into The Blackest Night. On sale September 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

LEGION OF SUPER HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY 18 2.25

Written by J. Torres Art by Ethen Beavers Cover by Alexander Serra Computer chaos hits New Metropolis, crippling the high-tech city and throwing the Legion into the Dark Ages as communications crash, starships collide and magic takes over! Brainiac 5 has to prove that science is stronger than sorcery...but will he have to give up his place in the Legion to do it? On sale September 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

SIMON DARK 12 2.99

Written by Steve Niles & Scott Hampton Art and cover by Scott Hampton Simon's status changes in a major advance against the cult that seeks to control Gotham City! As the Black Cloud descends and infects the populace, Simon must make a life-altering choice to save everyone! On sale September 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPER FRIENDS 7 2.25

Written by Sholly Fisch Art by Dario Brizuela Cover by J. Bone Amos Fortune believes winning is mostly a matter of luck - and he's going to make his own from now on!But the Super Friends bet it takes skill to win. Who's right? Plus, puzzles, games and more! On sale September 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

TRINITY 15 2.99

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Mike Norton, and Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher Covers by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman lead the heroes of the DCU against the machinations of their malevolent counterparts, resulting in a cataclysmic event that will change the world - but not like anyone involved expects. Plus, Hawkman and Gangbuster make their move to rescue Tarot, and Konvikt breaks loose. Issue #15 on sale September 10

WONDER WOMAN 24 2.99

Written by Gail Simone Art by Bernard Chang Cover by Aaron Lopresti After Diana's high-profile showdown with the devil is broadcast worldwide, Hollywood comes calling with a surefire proposal: WONDER WOMAN: THE MOVIE! It's the summer blockbuster to end all blockbusters, but will Diana play along? And will the project get back-burnered permanently by a terrorist with a grudge against the Amazons? On sale September 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WORLD OF WARCRAFT ASHBRINGER 1 OF 4 3.99

WORLD OF WARCRAFT ASHBRINGER VAR ED 1 OF 4 10.00

Written Micky Neilson Art by Ludo Lullabi and Tony Washington Cover by Chris Robinson Variant cover by Ludo Lullabi & Tony Washington As the Lich King's plague of undeath ravages the human kingdom of Lordaeron, a mighty blade is forged from a dark orb! In the hands of Highlord Alexandros Mograine, the blade will become legend. In time, both blade and man will become . . . Ashbringer. In anticipation of the eagerly awaited game expansion, WORLD OF WARCRAFT: WRATH OF THE LICH KING, WildStorm and Blizzard have created this 4-issue miniseries written by Blizzard Creative Director Micky Neilson and featuring art by Ludo Lullabi and Tony Washington. Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Chris Robinson), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Lullabi and Washington). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale September 10 • 1 of 4, 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

YOUNG LIARS 7 (MR) 2.99

Written by David Lapham Art and cover by David Lapham With Sadie either in a coma or dead, Danny is overcome with guilt.He rethinks the years of his life since he met Sadie and finds not the sacrificing lover/protector that he imagined himself to be, but he sees something else…something far more insidious... A manipulator who stops at nothing, even murder, to get what he wants. On sale September 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS



MARVEL



AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL 24 2.99

Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ 'The End of MAY!' Part 5 of 5 As Nucleus unleashed her full power, Spider-Girl finally confronts the brand-new May for one of the most explosive, shock endings of all! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 571 NWD 2.99

Written by DAN SLOTT Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. NEW WAYS TO DIE How do you top last week's Spider-Mano-a-mano-a-mano? How about with an all-goblin throwdown?! It's the true goblin taking on the new goblin as NORMAN OSBORN squares off against MENACE! Also: more SPIDEY/THUNDERBOLTS action! And one of Spider-Man's greatest foes finally uncovers one of his best kept secrets... 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

BIG HERO 6 1 OF 5 3.99

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Pencils, Cover & Variant Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA The astonishing return of Big Hero Six! Who, you ask? Why none other than Japan's top heroes, defending the land of the rising sun in the name of the Emperor! Come join Hiro (the smartest boy in Japan), Baymax (his trusty robot companion), Honey Lemon (with her all-containing handbag), Gogo Tomago (somersaulting into an unstoppable energy ball)… plus, who are the Six's two new members? When unknown super-villains strike Tokyo, BH6 is on the scene, and the stage is set for new adventure and a new series! 48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

CABLE KING SIZE SPECTACULAR 1 4.99

Written by Duane Swierczynski Pencils by KEN LASHLEY If you've missed Cable so far, this giant-sized, self-contained one-shot is the perfect chance to hop into the timestream and catch up with the story that blasted right out of the pages of 'Messiah CompleX' ! If you think it's tough being Cable, hopping through time with a bawling kid strapped to your chest, try stepping into Bishop's shoes for a while. Yeah, you're a tough, smart cop, and you're no stranger to tracking time-traveling perps, but Cable is a new kind of quarry. Not only is he an X-Man who's very familiar with the future, he's also a highly-trained soldier who knows how to cover his tracks and leave dozens of down-and-dirty traps in his wake. For you, the stakes have never been higher. Every second that baby is alive means you're one second closer to your greatest nightmare. One you swore you'd prevent… 64 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

CIVIL WAR HOUSE OF M 1 OF 5 2.99

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO Cover by MIKE PERKINS The biggest House of M story is finally revealed: how did Magneto take over the world? He began life as a penniless refugee, but rose to conquer the entire planet...and now Christos Gage (Thunderbolts, House of M: Avengers) and Andrea Di Vito (Annihilation) show you how the Master of Magnetism did it! Witness Magneto's first battle with the Sentinels... the tragic end of his marriage...and his fight against Apocalypse for leadership of all mutants! The secret history of the House of M unfolds here! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

CRIMINAL 2 5 (MR) 3.50

Written by ED BRUBAKER Art by SEAN PHILLIPS Nothing is what is seems when a woman on the run falls for a man running from his past! 'Bad Night,' Part 2 of 4, twists like a knife in your back, as CRIMINAL's new expanded format keeps the hits coming! Jacob K. is no stranger to trouble, or to the troubles that bring trouble with them. Still, his coincidental meeting with a beautiful woman in need of shelter is beginning to turn his life upside down, and he's starting to wonder if he even cares. And he's also wondering if there are really any coincidences in life. See what these bad nights will bring him, and if he'll get out alive. And on top of this longer-than-usual length main story, CRIMINAL now features an expanded back-pages section as well-with articles by Brubaker and other top crime writers, from novelists to screenwriters to comic writers. These noir articles have become a popular piece of the CRIMINAL package, and are somthing that can only be found in the comics, not in any collections. So don't miss out on the start of a new story arc in the most acclaimed crime comic on the stands! 40 PGS./Mature Content/No Ads ...$3.50

DARK TOWER TREACHERY 1 OF 6 3.99

DARK TOWER TREACHERY DELL OTTO VAR 1 OF 6 25.00

Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID Pencils & Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE Variant Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE The ka-tet of Roland, Alain and Cuthbert have returned safely to their home in Gilead. But all is not well. Roland has kept the evil Maerlyn's Grapefruit and has become obsessed with peering into its pinkish depths despite the deadly toll it's taken on his health. And what the young gunslinger sees brings him the darkest of nightmares. Meanwhile, Roland's father has led a posse in search of those who threatened his son's life in Hambry-John Farson and the Big Coffin Hunters. And in this encounter, Stephen Deschain's life may be forfeit. 40 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory…$3.99 ©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved

DEADPOOL 1 SI 3.99

DEADPOOL LEIFELD VAR SI 1 25.00

Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by PACO MEDINA Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN Variant cover by ROB LIEFELD A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! 'ONE OF US,' PART 1 The Merc with a Mouth is back, even deadlier and more deranged than before! The planet has been invaded by Skrulls, everything's gone topsy-turvy…but, in Deadpool's world, that just means it's Monday! Crazy times call for crazy men, but c'mon, this guy's insane! Like it or not, Deadpool may be the only person on the planet who can save us…but who's to say he wants to? Be here for the explosive debut of the new ongoing series by writer Daniel Way (WOLVERINE: ORIGINS, GHOST RIDER, BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS) and fan-favorite artist Paco Medina (NEW WARRIORS, NEW X-MEN)! Deadpool: His madness is his method! You won't want to miss it! 48 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

GENEXT 5 OF 5 3.99

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by PATRICK SCHERBERGER Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER & DOUG ALEXANDER GREGORY Up against the most unexpected of adversaries in an effort to save one of their own, GeNEXT isn't going to give up without a fight! The amazing conclusion of the miniseries revealing a world where time has passed for the X-Men in real time, written by legendary X-Scribe Chris Claremont, and drawn by the dynamic Patrick Scherberger! Will this newest class of X-Men survive their first time in the spotlight? 48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

HULK 2ND PTG MCGUINNESS VAR 5 2.99

HULK CHRONICLES WWH 3 4.99

Written by GREG PAK & JEFF PARKER Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.& LEONDARD KIRK Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. * INCREDIBLE HULK #108 * WORLD WAR HULK #2 72 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED ODYSSEY 1 OF 8 3.99

Adapted by ROY THOMAS Pencils & Cover by GREG TOCCHINI Odysseus, one of the great Greek warriors of the Trojan War, has not arrived home. His ship is blown off course by the vengeful sea god Poseidon, thus leading the hero into a series of awesome adventures that form a cornerstone of Western literature. This Homeric epic has been told and retold and now it receives the grand Marvel Illustrated treatment courtesy of classic scribe Roy Thomas (THE ILIAD) and penciler Greg Tocchini (THOR: SON OF ASGARD). It's the greatest voyage in all mythology and it begins here. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED THREE MUSKETEERS 4 OF 6 3.99

Adapted by ROY THOMAS Penciled by HUGO PETRUS Cover by GERALD PAREL Cardinal Richelieu's plans to destroy the Queen-the woman who spurned him, move menacingly forward. Then, he attempts to weaken the throne itself by splitting up the King's protectors by offering Musketeer D'Artagnan a position in the Cardinal's own guard. When D'Artagnan refuses, Richelieu plots his death-with poison. 32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

MS MARVEL 30 SI 2.99

Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by ADRIANA MELO Cover by GREG HORN Ms. Marvel discovers the Skrulls' dark secret hidden away within Riker's Island. Something even worse than the armies already rampaging across the Earth? Most definitely. Brian Reed (CAPTAIN MARVEL) and Adriana Melo (Witchblade) bring the tale of Ms. Marvel and the Skrull invasion to its brutal conclusion. 32 PGS./Rated T+

NEW EXILES 11 2.99

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by PACO DIAZ LUQUE Cover by MICHAEL GOLDEN The bulk of the New Exiles have been off saving an alternate Earth, while their leader, Sabretooth, stayed behind. What has Apocalypse's former horseman been doing? His attention has turned to a threat that's been hovering on the periphery of the Exiles' awareness… Madame Hydra, Susan Storm, and her own band of reality-hopping associates! But can Sabretooth take on Sue's entire team on his own? 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

NYX NO WAY HOME 2 OF 6 3.99

Written by MARJORIE LIU Penciled by KALMAN ANDRASOFSKY Cover by ALINA URUSOV Kiden, Tatiana, Bobby Soul, and Lil' Bro never had an easy life. But when someone kidnaps their would-be mentor-the only person who ever lifted a finger on their behalf-this is when the NYX learn what they're really made of. Will they stand together…or fall apart? All this, plus a special section of behind-the-scenes bonus material and never-before-seen art! 40 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

PATSY WALKER HELLCAT 3 OF 5 2.99

Written by TERRY MOORE Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS The kids are back in town, and LA will never be the same. They've set up new digs in Malibu, but will they be able to keep it from being destroyed the first day? The remains of Runaway Karolina's alien race has come to Earth to get revenge for the millions who died on their homeworld. And they're pointing their fingers at Karolina and Xavin. All this from comic legend Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, Echo) and superstar Humberto Ramos (X-MEN, SPIDER-MAN)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

SECRET INVASION 6 OF 8 SI 3.99

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Sketch Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU EMBRACE CHANGE! With these words, the Skrulls have made their intentions clear but not everyone thinks they sound all that bad. Which heroes and icons are hell-bent on defending the Earth from the invasion, and who thinks a new era has dawned for mankind? The final double-page spread of this issue will send chills down your spine, and that is a promise!! The blockbuster event of the year heads towards its shattering conclusion by Bendis and Yu. 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ …$3.99

SECRET INVASION INHUMANS 2 OF 4 SI 2.99

Written by JOE POKASKI Penciled by TOM RANEY Cover by STEPAN SEIJIC A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN The insane invasion hits the moon as an army of Super-Skrulls lay siege on Attilan! As the Inhuman Royal Family defends their city with their lives, Medusa proves that she'll do anything to find answers about Black Bolt. But how far is too far? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

SECRET INVASION RUNAWAYS YOUNG AVENGERS 3 OF 3 SI 2.99

Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST Penciled by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover by MICHAEL RYAN The rip-roaring teen mini-series comes to a killer climax! The teams are split up, but can they come together and stop the Invasion? Can Hulkling become the Messiah he has been prophesized to be? Is Xavin lost forever? 32 PGS./Rated T+

SECRET INVASION X-MEN 2 OF 4 MD 2.99

Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by CARY NORD Cover by TERRY DODSON As the Skrulls consolidate their hold on the West Coast of America, the X-Men's guerilla war enters a new phase. But Nightcrawler is being subverted by a lost Skrull bible, and the Beast's search for a last-ditch anti-Skrull weapon requires one extra ingredient: a Super-Skrull to dissect... 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

STAND CAPTAIN TRIPS 1 OF 5 3.99

STAND CAPTAIN TRIPS PERKINS VAR 1 OF 5 3.99

Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled & Inked by MIKE PERKINS Cover by LEE BERMEJO Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS Sketch Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO It begins here: the apocalyptic epic battle between good and evil based on the classic bestseller by master of horror Stephen King! On a secret army base in the Californian desert, something has gone horribly, terribly wrong. Something that will send Charlie Campion and his wife and daughter fleeing in the middle of the night. Unfortunately for the Campion family--and the rest of America--they are unaware that all three of them are carrying a deadly cargo: A virus that will spread from person to person like wildfire, triggering a massive wave of disease and death, prefacing humanity's last stand! Be there as writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four) teams with artist Mike Perkins (Captain America) for the first arc in the next great Stephen King event! 32 PGS./ Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory…$3.99 ©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved. Published by arrangement with The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc. This comic series is produced under license from The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group and Stephen King.

ULTIMATE ORIGINS 4 OF 5 2.99

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by BUTCH GUICE 50/50 Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO & DEAN WHITE 50/50 Variant Cover by ALEX MALEEV Continuing the shocking exploration of the dark side of the Ultimate Unverse! For the first time we learn: How did Nick Fury become Nick Fury? How did the Hulk become the Hulk? And, finally, how did a baby Peter Parker connect to it all? Plus: the Ultimate Watcher has appeared and he is here to witness the Ultimatum! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

ULTIMATE X-MEN FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL 1 3.99

Written by ARON COLEITE & JOE POKASKI Penciled by BRANDON PETERSON Cover by ERIC BASALDUA Who can stop the future X-Men from killing today's Fantastic Four? Who else…the future Fantastic Four! Witness the revelations that have torn this young family of adventurers apart. And this is only the beginning as Ultimatum changes the very landscape of the Ultimate Universe! 48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

UNCANNY X-MEN 2ND PTG VAR 500 3.99

WOLVERINE 2ND PTG MCNIVEN VAR 67 2.99

WOLVERINE 3RD PTG MCNIVEN SKETCH VAR 66 2.99

WOLVERINE SAUDADE (MR) 4.99

Written by ARON COLEITE & JOE POKASKI Penciled by ERIC BASALDUA Cover by ERIC BASALDUA A group of X-Men from the future come back in time to try and assassinate the Fantastic Four - attempting to prevent the events of Ultimatum from ever happening. Who are these warriors from the future and what role will they play in the shocking scenario to follow? 48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

X-MEN MAGNETO TESTAMENT 1 OF 5 3.99

Adapted by ROY THOMAS Pencils & Cover by GREG TOCCHINI Odysseus, one of the great Greek warriors of the Trojan War, has not arrived home. His ship is blown off course by the vengeful sea god Poseidon, thus leading the hero into a series of awesome adventures that form a cornerstone of Western literature. This Homeric epic has been told and retold and now it receives the grand Marvel Illustrated treatment courtesy of classic scribe Roy Thomas (THE ILIAD) and penciler Greg Tocchini (THOR: SON OF ASGARD). It's the greatest voyage in all mythology and it begins here. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99



DARK HORSE



BPRD THE WARNING 3 OF 5 2.99

Mike Mignola (W/Cover), John Arcudi (W), Guy Davis (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Kevin Nolan (Cover Inks) On sale Sept 10 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Stranded and missing a teammate, Abe, Kate, and Johann discover that the situation is far worse than they had thought, as another old enemy resurfaces. Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi and drawn by Guy Davis, this series immediately follows the events of B.P.R.D.: Killing Ground. Kevin Nowlan joins Mignola on cover duties.

CRIMINAL MACABRE CELL BLOCK 666 1 OF 4 2.99

CRIMINAL MACABRE: CELL BLOCK 666 #1 (of 4) Steve Niles (W), Nick Stakal (A), Michelle Madsen (C), and Tim Bradstreet (Cover) On sale July 30 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries If good intentions pave the road to hell, then Cal McDonald should just get in the handbasket already and buckle up for the ride. He's no do-gooder¬-not by far-but he does everything he can to keep supernatural forces of evil from harming humans; and it always comes at a great personal expense, taking everything and everyone he's ever owned or cared about. Now he's being set up by the cops and a vengeful D.A. to take the fall for a pile of bad news. There's no way he's getting out of this one without serving some time at the graybar hotel. A little time in lock-up would be like a vacation compared to what Cal's been through lately, but forces both human and monster alike are lining up to make sure Cal's trip to the slammer is the last trip he ever takes.

GOON 28 2.99

Eric Powell (W/A) and Dave Stewart (C) On sale Sept 10 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing The Zombie Priest becomes an unwilling agent of the Goon when things heat up in the Labrazio gang war. Could he hold the secret to Labrazio's power and Franky's missing sausage links? Eric Powell continues his monthly run on his Eisner Award-winning series The Goon with Dave Stewart on colors. 'Just like the old soda fountain, if you want it, this book's got it. Dames, bathtub gin, and quick-drawing cannibals.' - Colorado Daily

STAR WARS CLONE WARS 1 OF 6 2.99

Henry Gilroy (W), Scott Hepburn (P/Cover), Dan Parsons (I), and TBA (C) On sale Sept 10 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Miniseries Set in the time between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, this new series will focus on the legendary Clone Wars! Some of your favorite Jedi: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Master Yoda, Master Mace Windu, and others, will be joined by a few new faces as they fight to maintain the true spirit of the Republic. • In addition to the lead story, each issue will feature a backup story by one of the artists from the TV series! • This new series will be a compliment to Lucasfilm's highly anticipated CGI-animated The Clone Wars movie and television programs! This is Star Wars for a new generation!



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INVINCIBLE 52 2.99

story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE INVINCIBLE vs. KID OMNI-MAN! This partnership is not off to a good start! It's brother versus brother and the outcome of this all out brawl will amaze you. Who will be left standing? The bold new direction of INVINCIBLE continues here! MARCH 19

DYNAMO 5 16 3.50

DYNAMO 5 #16 story JAY FAERBER art & cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY Introducing the new Dynamo 5! AUGUST 13 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50

I KILL GIANTS 2 OF 7 2.99

I KILL GIANTS #2 (of 7) story JOE KELLY art & cover J. M. KEN NIIMURA As Barbara continues to make her way in a world that just doesn't get the importance of Giant Slaying, new players enter her tale - the new girl, the bully, and the psychologist. Will any one of the three crack through Barbara's armor and reach the girl inside? AUGUST 13 • 24 PAGES • BW • $2.99 TAG: REALITY IS OVERRATED.

PAX ROMANA 3 OF 4 3.50

story JONATHAN HICKMAN art & cover JONATHAN HICKMAN 'NICAEA AND ON'-The Empire divided, the Word rewritten. Tough choices face the army of the future as enemies become allies and friends go separate ways. JANUARY 30

KICK DRUM COMIX 1 OF 2 5.99

story JIM MAHFOOD art & cover JIM MAHFOOD Kick Drum Comix is an over the top full color two-issue miniseries from fan-favorite JIM MAHFOOD (GRRL SCOUTS, CLERKS)! All-new material here, including the exciting stories 'Coltrane's Reed' and 'Death of the Popmaster.' Great stories, beautiful artwork, all in a full color package! Highly recommended. SEPTEMBER 10 • 48 PAGES • FC • $5.99

AMORY WARS II 4 OF 5 2.99

story CLAUDIO SANCHEZ art GABRIEL GUZMAN cover TONY MOORE 'THE SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE,' PART IX-Coheed and Cambria make their final sacrifices as the eternal energy of the Keywork is disrupted, breaking the bonds between the planets. Claudio, still on Shylos-10, is unaware of his parents' fate - or that he may be the ONLY thing able to stop Wilhelm Ryan.Heaven's Fence is no more, and its 78 planets float free in space.The Apocalypse has begun! SEPTEMBER 3 • 32 • PAGES• FC • $2.99

DRAGON PRINCE 1 2.99

(W) Ron Marz (A) Lee Moder (Cov) Jeff Johnson, Stjepan Sejic Writer Ron Marz has revitalized Witchblade and is the architect behind the acclaimed First Born and Broken Trinity crossover events. Now, joined by artist Lee Moder (First Born: Aftermath, Painkiller Jane), Marz debuts DRAGON PRINCE, a five-part modern fantasy with equal doses of magic and martial arts mayhem. Like a lot of teenagers, Aaron Chiang feels he's never fit in, though he's never known why. But all that changes when he learns the truth of his heritage: He is the Dragon Prince, last of his kind and heir to the bloodline of all dragons. Hunted to the brink of extinction by a secret society of wizards, dragonkind's survival is now in Aaron's hands. Featuring spectacular covers by Jeff Johnson (Amazing Spider-Man, Way of the Rat) and Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade). Cover A - Jeff Johnson Cover B - Stjepan Sejic Full Color 32 pages $2.99 / Limited Series

DARKNESS 5 2.99

(W) Phil Hester (P) Michael Broussard (I) Ryan Winn (Col) Matt Milla (Cov) Dale Keown, Stjepan Sejic Jackie Estacado is taken prisoner by the rebels and the true villain in Jackie's new life is revealed as 'EMPIRE' rumbles towards its climactic conclusion! Writer Phil Hester (SUPERMAN: CONFIDENTIAL, GREEN ARROW) and rising star Michael Broussard (UNHOLY UNION) continue their re-defining run on THE DARKNESS. Cover A - Dale Keown Cover B - Stjepan Sejic Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series



BOOM



WARHAMMER CONDEMNED BY FIRE 4 OF 5 3.99

by Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton & Rahsan Ekedal Now joined on his quest by Great Sword Vogel, Witch Hunter Magnus Gault traces the source of the Chaos contamination to a battlefield that saw one of the Empire's greatest defeats. Venturing inside the labyrinthine Skaven-infested caverns, Gault and Vogel join forces with Vargni the dwarf (from Warhammer: Forge of War) and together they uncover the origin of the corruption that has been plaguing the land.



SLAVE LABOR



TRON 6 3.95





DEL REY



DEAN KOONTZS FRANKENSTEIN VOL 01 PRODIGAL SON 3 OF 5 2.99

by Dean Koontz, Chuck Dixon & Brett Booth Who is Bobby Allwine, and why does he have two hearts, two livers, and bones as hard as metal armor? This question plagues detectives Carson O'Connor and Michael Maddison as they examine the corpse of the latest serial victim. Is Allwine's strange anatomy due to a mistake of nature - or a calculated design? Meanwhile, Victor Helios is troubled by the strange musings of his wife, Erika. She dreams of a place that is dark and strange, and full of death. But she is engineered not to. And Helios cannot tolerate flaws in his quest for the creation of a perfect human race!



DYNAMITE



BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ORIGINS 9 3.50

by Kevin Fahey & Clay Carmouche, & Jonathan Lau Sci Fi's Battlestar Galactica series writer Kevin Fahey (joined this issue by co-writer Clay Carmouche) is back with artist Jonathan Lau for a special 'origin' series focusing on Kara and Helo! From the academy to their assignment aboard the Galactica, follow the previously untold tale in Dynamite's 'Origin' series! Featuring two covers: one by Lau and the other a BSG Photo Cover!

LONE RANGER 13 (MR) 3.50

by Brett Matthews & Sergio Cariello Hi-Yo Silver, The Lone Ranger rides again! Issue #13 continues our four part 'Scorched Earth' storyline by Brett Matthews, Sergio Cariello and cover artist John Cassaday! With Cavendish aiming to re-stake his claim on the Western world (and Winthrop), the Ranger and Tonto learn more about each other as the two battle a wildfire! Also available is a Dynamite 'Authentix' cover edition - each unsigned and unsketched!

RED SONJA 37 2.99

by Brian Reed & Walter Geovanni Know this, reader of these texts - Red Sonja has perished! Fallen in battle with the vile sorcerer Kulan Gath, Sonja gave her life to save all of Hyboria. For a time, the red-maned warrior did journey through Hades at the side of the boatsman Charon. Here, she did learn the truth of her own creation at the hands of the false Goddess Scathach. Twenty winters have passed since last Sonja walked the land. However, now that she has returned, her new incarnation self has yet to learn the truth of her existence, or the reason for her miraculous rebirth! The all-new adventures of Red Sonja continue from the creative team of writer Brian Reed, artist Walter Geovani, and cover artists Mel Rubi, Carlos Rafael and Pablo Marcos!



IDW



TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED ARRIVAL 2 3.99

Marty Isenberg (w); Dario Brizuela, Marcelo Matere (a); Irineo Maramba, Marcelo Matere (c) The all-new, original comic based on the hit TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED series on Cartoon Network continues here! TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED series head writer Marty Isenberg and artist Dario Brizuela continue their all new tales of Detroit's favorite alien robots with 'Attention Surplus Disorder,' in which the AUTOBOTS clash with Detroit's FORMER favorite hero, who's craving to steal the spotlight back from the giant cybernetic upstarts. Also, in the backup story 'Whatever Happened to Whatisname?', Isenberg teams with artist Marcelo Matere to tell the untold tale of what became of a certain DECEPTICON after his defeat by the AUTOBOTS. The answer may surprise and disturb you! Matere and Animated Series director Irineo Maramba each provide covers.

WELCOME TO HOXFORD 2 3.99

Ben Templesmith (w & a & c) Ray hasn't been taking his medication. No surprises there. Turns out the Hoxford staff don't really have the prisoners welfare at heart... more like their own stomachs. Dr Ainley keeps trying to gain access to her old patients, only to find herself locked in the Warden's office with a strange old man as night falls, the full moon lights the sky... and the screaming begins.' Eisner-nominated writer/artist Ben Templesmith (Wormwood Gentleman Corpse) offers up two bloody good covers to go along with chapter two of his latest opus.

DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS 10 3.99

Steve Moore (w) • Dave Gibbons (a) • Charlie Kirchoff (c) This time around, the good (Fourth) Doctor concludes his adventure with 'The Collector,' and is beset by the 'Dreamers of Death.' Written by Steve Moore and featuring Dave Gibbons's classic linework, with all-new colors over Gibbons' art by Charlie Kirchoff, who also re-creates the original Gibbons cover for this issue, too.

EPILOGUE 1 3.99

Steve Niles (w); Kyle Hotz (a & c) What if the thing that gave you your greatest power was your greatest enemy? Writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and artist Kyle Hotz (Man-Thing) present an all-new series featuring the ultimate avenger-outsider. In issue 1, a man loses his family to creatures of the night only to survive as something more-and something less-than human, and he's out for bloody payback.

STAR TREK ROMULANS HOLLOW CROWN 1 OF 2 3.99

John Byrne (w & a & c) Legendary creator John Byrne presents a special two-part sequel to his first Star Trek tale. In chapter one, the first mission of the Empire's new ship and weapon ended in failure, but the Praetor is not done yet! Familiar faces old and new join in a continuation of the tale begun in Star Trek Spotlight: Romulans. Learn who will ultimately wear 'The Hollow Crown.'

STAR TREK MIRROR IMAGES 3 3.99

Scott & David Tipton (w) • David Messina (a) • Joe Corroney (c) In the third chapter of this all-new Mirror Universe saga, we jump ahead to a never-before-seen period for the Mirror Universe: the waning days of the war between the Empire and the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance. As the Empire's sphere of influence shrinks with every losing battle, we ship out with the ISS Starbreaker, where a young navigator, Lieutenant Jean-Luc Picard, is forced into command of his crippled vessel, and must figure out a way to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, or sparing that, at least keep himself and his remaining crewmates alive to fight another day.

DEAD SHE SAID 3 3.99

Steve Niles (w); Bernie Wrightson (a & c) In the conclusion to Niles and Wrightson's horror-noir, Coogan has reached the end of the line, and there's no question whether or not he'll survive to see it through… not when he's already dead! But dying is the least of his worries now that there are giant ants running amok!

IGOR MOVIE ADAPTATION 4 OF 4 3.99

Barbara Randall Kesek (w) • Grant Bond (a & c) The weekly adaptation of the big-screen smash concludes courtesy of Barbara Randall Kesel and artist Grant Bond. Issue 4 will be in stores on September 10.



RED 5



NEOZOIC 6 2.95

by Paul Ens & J. Korim Lilli and Pax escape the dinosaur hoard and flee into an ancient village at the tops of the trees where they uncover a clue to unlocking the mystery of the little girl and the reptile attacks. Meanwhile, the Predator Defense League faces a death sentence under the Talpid occupation!



ZENESCOPE



GRIMM FAIRY TALES 30 2.99

by Ralph Tedesco & Vic Drujiniu What ever happened to Sela? Sacrificing herself so that an innocent life might be spared, she was sent to an icy grave by Belinda. But is she gone for good? The classic story of 'Rip Van Winkle' sheds some light on Sela's fate and offers intriguing clues on what's to come in the Grimm universe. You simply can't afford to miss this revealing issue of one of the hottest independent titles in comics!

LIVING CORPSE 5 2.99

by Ken Haeser and Buz Hasson 'Modern Prometheus,' Part One. The Living Corpse makes a desperate jump into limbo in search of sanctuary and finds Frankenstein's Monster! What connection does the original re-animated creature have in common with the undead hero? Can The Living Corpse stand on the sidelines when the monster's plan to recreate his father's doomed experiment involves werewolves? Pull up a tombstone and sit by the fire as The Living Corpse meets the Modern Prometheus!

1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS ADVENTURES OF SINBAD 3 2.99

by Dan Wickline & Pant The incredible adventures of Sinbad continue as he and his crew search for the missing pieces of the Jericho Visor. But as they approach the mysterious Islands of Fire, the crew of the Al Da'rab encounters a vicious and terrifying resistance. Meanwhile, the Witch Queen Alorana has her own plans for one of Sinbad's crew, using her powers to make Samelia her apprentice and slave! Features 2 covers in a 50/50 ratio by Rich Bonk and Witchblade artist Stephen Sejic.

STRAW MEN 2 OF 12 2.99

by Joe Brusha & Brett Weldele In Los Angeles, 14-year-old Sarah Becker disappears into thin air. Ex-cop John Zandt and FBI agent Nina Black are on the trail of Sarah's abductor, a man that Zandt has a terrible history with, a sadistic killer known only as The Upright Man. In Montana, former CIA agent Ward Hopkins tries to uncover the mystery behind his parent's death. Seemingly unconnected incidents happen hundreds of miles from each other. Soon Ward, Nina and Zandt will learn that all roads lead to The Straw Men!



ADULT



A G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY 88 (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.

FURRLOUGH 185 4.99

by Various The longest running anthropomorphic anthology continues with an all-new 48-page format! In this issue, 'Ebin & May' by fan-fave Christina 'Smudge' Hanson and Ed Garcia brings more medieval adventure and romance! Also, 'Dragon Quest' by Greg Older & Style Wager and 'Lancaster' by Phil Gibson add plenty of excitement! Cover by Dark Natasha.

HIT THE BEACH 2008 5.99

Hit the Beach, everyone's favorite fun in the sun annual returns with plenty of funny animal goodness! Forty whopping pages of pin-ups and comic strips, from all your favorite anthropomorphics artists from America, Europe, and Japan! This issue features art by Joe Rosales, Megan Giles, Trump, Ursula Husted, Christina Hanson, DAQ, Eddie Perkins, Shon Howell, Brian Sutton, Yamaneko-ya and many, many more! Grab your sunscreen and your towel and enjoy the best of summer! Cover by Japanese artist Trump.

BLOWJOB 23 (A) 3.95

By Sam Savage #1 'WISH'IN ALL MY EX'S LIVED IN TEXAS...!' (1 Guy - 2 girls) while fucking his new wife he get's a call from his old wife (demanding that he come over to her place to talk about the kid's)...he shoot's a load in the new wife....then goes over to the old wife's... where she lick's the new wife's juice's off him while giving him a hummer...! #2 'DROPPING OFF THE BABYSITTER' (1 guy- 1 girl) husband give the hot babysitter a ride home while she blow's him in the front seat...! #3 'AUNTIES LOVE ROCK HARD CANDIES' (2 guys- 2 girls) two brother's staying with there aunt's while going to school... after coming home from there date's are fighting... aunt's know that there date's have gotten them hot and bothered and left them hanging... so they deside to releive them of there pressure's.. sending the boy's to bed with big grin's....! #4 'HONEY I'M HOME' (1 guy- 2 girls) girlfreind come's home after work to find her guy pumping the mouth of the girl next door so both girl's give a good work over...! #5 'FUCK YOU' ( 2 guy's - 1 girl) couple have a fight she stomp's off... and plan's to get even by giving the first guy see meet' on the street a bolw job... it just happen's she meet's two guy's... so what the fuck she end's up blow'in them both right there on the street...!



ALL AGES



ARCHIE & FRIENDS 123 2.25

by Alex Simmons, Fernando Ruiz & Jim Amash 'A Tune in Tinsel Town.' Now that the smoke has cleared and all the bad guys have been dispatched, Archie and his friends can finally concentrate on the film deal that brought them to Hollywood in the first place. Citing the Archie's popularity and the high profile of their adventures in Europe and Africa, a big-time Hollywood producer is certain the teens' notoriety will translate to box office gold and plans to star them in a series of movies called 'Mayhem Musical High.' Now that they've saved half of Hollywood's biggest stars, the kids are even hotter properties! Along with that red-hotness comes offers of solo contracts for the players. Will visions of individual fame and fortune strike a sour chord with the band, or can the Archies' love of music and friendship ultimately overcome ego and greed?

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 192 2.25

by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley & Jim Amash 'Metal and Mettle,' Part 2. You're not just seeing double, you're seeing quadruple when Sonic and Scourge fight for their lives against the sleek killer robots Metal Sonic and Metal Scourge! Why isn't Scourge's Suppression Squad doing anything to help? And what is the sinister secret Dr. Eggman is using to keep the Dark Egg Legion under his control?

SONIC QUEST DEATH EGG SAGA 1 1.50

Sonic kicks some 'bot in this thrilling mini-series! The blue blur leaps into action when Robotnik unleashes a new technological terror designed to roboticize all of Mobius in this oft-requested mini-series.



MAGAZINES



TOYFARE STAR WARS CLONE WARS CVR 135 4.99

FALL ANIMATION PREVIEW Get your TiVos ready for all kinds of animation domination this fall! ToyFare gives you a look at the upcoming cartoons that make our geek-sense tingle: Batman: Brave and the Bold, Wolverine and the X- Men, Speed Racer, Secret Saturdays and many, many more.We've also got an especially in-depth look at Star Wars: Clone Wars-and look out for Clone Wars toys to appear right smack on our cover! MC CHRIS SPOTLIGHT He's a rapper, an [adult swim] voice actor, one of the most multi-talented dudes around - and we've got him just for readers! MC Chris talks about his records, his obsessions and his experience working in the world of cartoons. BOND FAMILY HIT LIST James Bond's got his fair share of enemies, so it's a good thing he doesn't have much of a family to get in the way of an assassin's bullet. Or does he? ToyFare sneaks a look at Bond's unusual family tree, calling out some targets you may know-and plenty you don't. Retro: Blackstar Sure, Blackstar and He-Man have a lot in common, but it's their differences that make them interesting (at least we hope so). Find out what those differences are along with us. MINIMATES TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE Michael J. Fox and Madonna take a trip through time (and Diamond Select's huge selection of MiniMate properties) visiting the wild west, Vietnam, the present and the future! Magazine (Star Wars: The Clone Wars Cover) $4.99



DC COMICS



BATMAN THE BLACK GLOVE HC 24.99

Written by Grant Morrison Cover by Williams Art by J.H. Williams III, Tony Daniel & Jonathan Glapion Writer Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, FINAL CRISIS) brings Batman and a group of global heroes to a mysterious island to face a killer in this volume collecting BATMAN #667-669 and 672-675. Then, Batman relives a defining adventure in the life of young Bruce Wayne: the hunt for his parents' killer. Advance-solicited; on September 3 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US

FREDDY VS JASON VS ASH TP (MR) 17.99

Written by Jeff Katz & James Kuhoric Art by Jason Craig Cover by Eric Powell The hit 6-issue miniseries pitting three titans of horrordom against one another is collected in its entirety! Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment. On sale September 10 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS

GOTHAM CENTRAL HC IN THE LINE OF DUTY VOL 01 29.99

Written by Ed Brubaker & Greg Rucka Art and cover by Michael Lark The first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series is collected in hardcover for the first time! Written by Ed Brubaker (Captain America) and Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS, 52), this series pitted the detectives of Gotham City's Special Crimes Unit against the city's greatest villains - in the shadow of Batman himself. Advance-solicited; on September 3 • 240 pg, FC, $29.99 US

WATCHMEN TP 19.99

WATCHMEN TP INTERNATIONAL EDITION 19.99





MARVEL



CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLL MAG 71 12.00



DAREDEVIL PREM HC GUARDIAN DEVIL 10TH ANNIV DM ED 24.99

DAREDEVIL PREM HC GUARDIAN DEVIL 10TH ANNIV ED 24.99

Written by KEVIN SMITH Penciled by JOE QUESADA Cover by JOE QUESADA A tragic accident took his sight - but in return, enhanced Matt Murdock's remaining senses far beyond human limits. An accomplished attorney by day, by night Murdock seeks justice outside the law as Daredevil, the Man Without Fear. When Marvel Knights took hold of this classic Marvel Comics character 10 years ago, the fledgling imprint redefined Daredevil for a new generation. In famed filmmaker Kevin Smith's series debut, a scared teenager on the run places her baby in Matt Murdock's hands. She claims her infant is humanity's newborn savior, a true miracle child. Yet an elderly stranger soon confronts Murdock with some shockingly different news about this infant. While Daredevil attempts to separate fact from fiction, the deadly assassin Bullseye enters the fray, determined to capture the baby and leave the hero dead in the process. Fans and critics alike rated Smith's eight-part saga as one of Daredevil's greatest storylines ever - a tale of surprising twists and turns that leaves the Man Without Fear facing the tragic loss of one of his closest friends. Collecting DAREDEVIL #1-8. 232 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99

LORDS OF AVALON SOD HC 19.99

LORDS OF AVALON SOD HC DM ED 19.99

Written by SHERRILYN KENYON & ROBIN GILLESPIE Penciled by TOMMY OHTSUKA Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA In a world where Camelot is ruled by Lord Kerrigan, the peasant Seren has become a pawn between the rulers of light and the rulers of darkness. But the talented seamstress faces a dilemma after Lord Kerrigan kidnaps her: Is Kerrigan truly the demon others portray him to be, or is he her savior in disguise? Jump into this new twist on Arthurian legend, adapted from bestselling author Kinley MacGregor. MacGregor, known for her historical romance novels, is the pen-name of Sherrilyn Kenyon, the bestselling and award-winning American author known for her supernatural romance and vampire novels. Collecting LORDS OF AVALON: SWORD OF DARKNESS #1-6. 144 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3389-6

MAGICIAN APPRENTICE TP VOL 02 15.99

Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST, MICHAEL AVON OEMING & BRYAN J.L. GLASS Penciled by RYAN STEGMAN Cover by BRETT BOOTH Adapted from the novel by New York Times best-selling author Raymond E. Feist, Magician: Apprentice is an exhilarating ride through a rich fantasy world that is hailed by fans and critics alike as 'second only to The Lord of the Rings.' The journey from Crydee to Krondor is wrought with peril, and an ambush by the dark elves known as the Moredhel has decimated Duke Borric's company of men. With the help of the Dwarven Chief Dolgan, what remains of the party must travel through the mines of Mac Mordian Cadal to find a new path to their destination. But the mines are anything but safe, and Tomas will discover something in them that will change his own path forever! Collecting MAGICIAN APPRENTICE #7-12. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99

RED PROPHET TALES OF ALVIN MAKER TP VOL 02 15.99

Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD & ROLAND BERNARD BROWN Penciled by MIGUEL MONTENEGRO Cover by MIGUEL MONTENEGRO In an alternate history of the American frontier where folk magic actually works, young Alvin Smith and his older brother Measure have been rescued from a violent tribe by Ta-Kumsaw, the leader of the Shaw-nee. And now Ta-Kumsaw and the man known as the 'Red Prophet' have presented Measure with a difficult prophecy: He must leave his brother with the Shaw-Nee and return to their family alone or Alvin will die in three days. But the white men of Vigor Church aren't going to be happy when they hear that one of their own is in the charge of a man who may one day lead the war against them. Adapted from the novel by New York Times bestselling author Orson Scott Card, this special collection continues Card's epic story of American fantasy, weaving magic, history and unparalleled storytelling together into an amazing and unique adventure! Collecting RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #7-12. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99

ULTIMATE POWER TP 29.99

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, Jeph Loeb & J. Michael Straczynski Penciled by Greg Land Cover by Greg Land 'A treat of strong writing and excellent artwork.' - ComicBookRevolution.com In a desperate attempt to help his friend, Reed Richards, the leader of the science adventurers known as the Fantastic Four, has accidentally punched a hole into an adjacent universe. Now something has come through the gateway from a realm known as the Supremeverse: the team of astonishingly powerful superhumans called the Squadron Supreme! Their mission: to arrest young Reed for high crimes against their world! What happens when the Squadron collides with the heroes - and villains - of the Ultimate Universe? All-out action, drama and spectacular eye-candy! Collecting Ultimate Power #1-9. 232 PGS./Rated T+ …$29.99

WOLVERINE ORIGINS DEADPOOL PREMIERE HC VOL 05 24.99

Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI He's a born killer, highly trained in the art of violence. He's a man out of time, living without fear of death. He's the best there is at what he does, and he's about to do it to Wolverine. Enter: DEADPOOL! Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #21-25. 120 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2639-3

X-MEN VS APOCALYPSE TP AGES OF APOCALYPSE VOL 02 29.99

Written by KARL BOLLERS, ALAN DAVIS, TERRY KAVANAUGH, JOE PRUETT, ERIK LARSEN, BRETT BOOTH, MATT NIXON & JOSEPH HARRIS Penciled by JOE BENNETT, ADAM KUBERT, GRAHAM NOLAN, RICK LEONARDI, BERNARD CHANG, ROGER CRUZ, BRETT BOOTH, TOBY CYPRESS, ALAN DAVIS & TOM RANEY Cover by BRETT BOOTH The Shi'Ar on the Moon, Cable and his wife in Egypt, Wolverine in the Negative Zone - what's wrong with this picture? Apocalypse has risen from the past to change timelines until he finds one he likes - but when the original X-Man looks him in the eye, both men are lost, leaving the X-Men to comb the world for friend and enemy alike! Will Cyclops literally become the thing he fears and hates the most, and vice versa? And where does the Red Skull fit into all of this? Anywhere he wants to! Guest-starring the Hulk, Machine Man, Deathlok and more! Collecting X-51 #8, UNCANNY X-MEN #378 and ANNUAL 1999, CABLE #77, WOLVERINE #148, X-MEN UNLIMITED #26, X-MEN #



DEVILS DUE



FORGOTTEN REALMS HC DARK ELF TRILOGY OMNIBUS VOL 01 49.99





IDW



ANGEL AFTER THE FALL HC FIRST NIGHT VOL 02 21.99

Joss Whedon & Brian Lynch (w); John Byrne, Tim Kane, Fabio Mantovani, David Messina, Stephen Mooney, Mirco Pierfederici, Kevyn Schmidt, Nick Runge (a); Joe & Rob Sharp (c) The second hardcover collection of IDW's smash-hit Angel: After the Fall series plotted by Joss Whedon and Brian Lynch, scripted by Lynch, and this time featuring an array of talented artists. 'First Night' begins! What happened on the very night Los Angeles went straight to hell, the incident that ended the Angel television series with such a shocking cliffhanger? Why did the team go their separate ways? And how did Connor rise up to become one of Hell's greatest champions? John Byrne, Davud Messina, Nick Runge, and many other artists contribute the multiple tales in this hardcover volume.

SILENT HILL SINNERS REWARD TP 17.99

Tom Waltz (w) • Steph Stamb (a & c) IDW Publishing returns to the darkest corners of Konami's Silent Hill franchise in this new collection. When Hitman Jack 'The Pup' Stanton runs away with his mob boss's wife, he thinks he's finally put his murderous past behind him. Instead, Jack and his lover take a wrong turn into Silent Hill and quickly learn that some sins are impossible to escape.



BOOKS



CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS WRONG RETAIL CHRONICLES SC 12.95

edited by Jeff Martin From mom-and-pop general stores to big-box, strip-mall chains, it is impossible to consider the American experience without thinking about the buying-and-selling retail culture: the sales and the stockrooms, the shift managers, and the clock punchers. The Customer Is Always Wrong is a tragicomic and all-too revealing collection of essays by writers who have done their time behind the counter and lived to tell their tales.

NIGHTWINGS NOVEL SC 14.99

Written by Jeff Katz & James Kuhoric Art by Jason Craig Cover by Eric Powell The hit 6-issue miniseries pitting three titans of horrordom against one another is collected in its entirety! Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment. On sale September 10 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS



APPAREL



MONTY PYTHON & HOLY GRAIL BLACK KNIGHT T/S XL 19.99

'Tis only a flesh wound!



TOYS



WORLD OF WARCRAFT DRAENEI PALADIN MASTER CASE 34.99

This figure is 9.5' tall - the total height of the figure with accessories is 11.5'! On sale June 25, 2008

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