COMING TO WATERFRONT COMICS ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 11, 2008

While not as heavy as the last two weeks there is some great stuff is coming in Wednesday. Make sure to check out DC's Trinity. Weekly comics are good again. From Marvel we have Secret Invasion: Who do You Trust one shot, the new Son of Hulk book and a X-Force one shot focussing on that underused character, Wolverine. IDW brings us the new issue of Angel for all of you Joss Weadon lovers. I will shut up now and get on to the list


DC COMICS

100 BULLETS
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Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson The countdown to the series finale continues. As the heat rises on the cold streets of Chicago, we check back in with the remaining Minutemen who have plans of their own. Is this all a part of Graves' plan - or has the old man finally lost control? On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS


ACTION COMICS
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Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Superstar artist Gary Frank returns as the new world of Superman for 2008 and beyond begins in Part 1 of 'Brainiac'! Decades ago, Krypton went to war with Brainiac, a cold and callous alien obsessed with the control of knowledge. Superman believes he's faced Brainiac before, but he's about to learn the truth behind his close encounters as he heads down the road to his greatest triumph...and greatest tragedy. On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


BATMAN RIP 2ND PTG
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BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL
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Written by Fabian Nicieza Art and cover by Kevin Maguire Batgirl tracks Catwoman and the notebook stolen from Commissioner Gordon to a posh nightclub - where costumes are optional! On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


BATMAN STRIKES
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Written by Russell Lissau Cover by Andie Tong Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Killer Croc's on the rampage, but this time he's not after money, he's after…true love? Batman's going to find out that Croc's heart is just as tough as his hide! On sale June 11 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


BOOSTER GOLD
10
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Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund In order to correct the past and save the future, Booster Gold faces a startling reality - someone from his past must live and someone must die! Can the greatest hero the world has never known do what must be done to save all of time? On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK
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Written by Arie Kaplan Art by Min S. Ku Cover by Travis Kotzebue & Mike DeCarlo Introducing the hot new show from Cartoon Network: SECRET SATURDAYS! Plus, Ben 10 and Samurai Jack! On sale June 11 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


CHUCK
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Written by Peter Johnson Art by Joel Gomez & John Stanisci Cover by Jonathan Wayshak The hit NBC television series comes to comics as Chuck Bartowski and his friends are about to take the world by storm-literally! From series co-executive producer Peter Johnson (Supernatural: Rising Son) and series writer Zev Borow joined with artists Jeremy Haun (The Leading Man) and Phil Noto (Jonah Hex) comes an adventure too big for television! In this globe-trotting, action-packed adventure, Chuck will see many exotic locales, dodge numerous bullets, and be tortured by the world's greatest...tickler? On sale June 11 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


DC UNIVERSE SPECIAL SUPERMAN MONGUL
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Written by Roger Stern, Mark Waid, Michael Jan Friedman and Peter J. Tomasi Art by Oscar Jimenez, José Marzán Jr, Kerry Gammill, Dennis Janke and others Cover by Ryan Sook Witness Mongul's greatest moments in this 80-page Special collecting stories from THE FLASH 102, SUPERMAN 32 and SHOWCASE '95 7-8! On sale May 21 • 80 pg, FC, $4.99 U
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FINAL CRISIS
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Written by Grant Morrison Art and covers by J.G. Jones Witness the historic start of the final chapter in the Crisis trilogy that could only spring from the mind of Grant Morrison - Final Crisis, featuring stunning art by J.G. Jones (52 Covers)! Worlds will live and heroes will die in this epic tale spanning the beginning and end of the DC Universe! The entire Multiverse is threatened as the mysterious Libra assembles an army of the DCU's most terrifying super villains. But what is the ultimate plan, and who will live to find out? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by J.G. Jones that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale May 28 • 1 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US


GOTHAM UNDERGROUND
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Written by Frank Tieri Art by J. Calafiore & Jack Purcell Cover by Calafiore Penguin's tenuous hold over the City quickly slips away as Batman and Gotham's other protectors close in for the final act of this epic gang war. Will Penguin pay the ultimate price? Or will the Dark Knight show Gotham's underworld boss a rare moment of grace? No matter the outcome, it all comes to an explosive conclusion here! On sale June 11 • 9 of 9 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


GREEN ARROW BLACK CANARY
9
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Written by Judd Winick Art by Mike Norton & Rodney Ramos Cover by Cliff Chiang Green Arrow and Black Canary follow the trail of Connor Hawke's missing body to the heart of the League of Assassins - and face the resurrected Ra's al Ghul himself! On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


GREEN LANTERN CORPS
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Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins The epic battle against Mongul begins here, as the true origin of the Black Mercy is revealed! The Green Lantern Corps find itself pitted not only against Mongul to save Sodam and Arisia, but an entire planet made of Black Mercys that seem to be under the control of a quite possibly darker and more disturbing force. This creature the Corps will come to fear is known simply as Mother Mercy - and it has no plans of showing any now or ever. On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


HUNTRESS YEAR ONE
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Written by Ivory Madison Art by Cliff Richards, Art Thibert and Norm Rapmund Cover by Matthew Clark Helena Bertinelli's vigilante attack on the shadowy cabal known as the Hand makes her a marked woman in Italy - just as a childhood mentor returns from the dead and inspires her to don the Huntress costume for the first time. On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


LEGION OF SUPER HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY
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Written by Jake Black Art by Robert Atkins & Rick Ketcham Cover by Alexander Serra Bouncing Boy and Triplicate Girl finally get their second date, but the trend of nothing ever going as Chuck plans continues when they get hopelessly lost in virtual reality…with a fast-talking, impulsive brat named Bart as their guide! Can they put their differences aside to stop a virtual threat that gets very real, threatening the existence of New Metropolis? On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


LOST BOYS REIGN OF FROGS
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Written by Hans Rodionoff Art by Joel Gomez & John Stanisci Cover by Jonathan Wayshack The Frog Brothers return home to find their family has been shattered by a vampire they thought they'd killed...and that the head vampire is someone terribly familiar. Don't miss out on the comic book miniseries that will bridge the gap between their adventures in the original film and what has gone on since; leading up to the feature LOST BOYS: THE TRIBE, available only on DVD in summer 2008. On sale June 11 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US MATURE READERS


NUMBER OF THE BEAST
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Written by Scott Beatty Art and covers by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story The end of the world has come for the Paladins, and it's an apocalypse at the hands of the newly returned High! But is this tragic hero - believed to have perished in a violent collision with SkyWatch years ago - the Anti-Christ to a world in the grip of its own private Armageddon, or is he its sole surviving savior? And what secret does death hold for the Paladins, heroes considered a 'lost generation' by everyone but them? The answers edge the WildStorm Universe ever closer to oblivion! Issue


SALVATION RUN
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SALVATION RUN
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Written by Matthew Sturges Variant cover by Neal Adams Art and cover by Sean Chen & Walden Wong The unforgettable conclusion to the ultimate game of survival between the DCU's villains! Who will live? Who will die? Will anybody make it home? Retailers please note: For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered, featuring a cover by Chen & Wong, you may order 1 copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Neal Adams. Please see the Previews Order Form for more details. On sale May 7 • 7 of 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SIMON DARK
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Written by Steve Niles and Scott Hampton Art and cover by Scott Hampton The cult steps out of the shadows and is ready to seize control after its rampage through Gotham City! Can Simon and Rachel drive them back? On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SUPER FRIENDS
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Written by Sholly Fisch Art by Stewart McKenny & Phil Moy Cover by J. Bone The Super Friends are out of control! Will they discover who's in charge of them before they have to retire for good? Plus, activities, fact files and the next part of your Super Friends membership kit! On sale May 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


TINY TITANS
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Written by Baltazar & Franco Art and cover by Baltazar Watch out as the Tiny Titans East invade the playground! See if Robin keeps his new identity as Nightwing! Find out the hilarity that only comes with knock knock jokes! And the penguins are back, as the boys play Batman for a day!! Another all ages all fun adventure filled issue! On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


TITANS
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Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas Random hook-ups, internal fighting, envy…what's going on with Nightwing, Starfire, Flash, Beast Boy, Raven, Donna and Red Arrow? Can this team get their act together before their mysterious foes reveal themselves? On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


TRINITY
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Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway Covers by Carlos Pacheco DC's new weekly series TRINITY explodes in an extra-sized debut issue featuring art by fan-favorite Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man) & Art Thibert with lead stories and dialogue by Kurt Busiek (SUPERMAN, ASTRO CITY)! The lead feature explores the unusual bond - and importance - of DC's top three characters, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, as a mysterious dream links them together and may prophesy important changes in their trinity! Plus, a co-feature in issue 1 explores the mysterious connection between several villains who are watching the Trinity -as well as the near future for these characters and their surrounding world! Co-features in issues 2-4 fill in back-story on some of the other important players in this major storyline. These stories are written by Busiek & Fabian Nicieza with art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens (NIGHTWING, GREEN ARROW), Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway (ALL-NEW ATOM, INFINITE CRISIS). Issue 2 on sale June 11; 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


WONDER WOMAN
21
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Written by Gail Simone Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan Cover by Lopresti At the ends of the universe, Wonder Woman falls victim to the Black Horizon, risking the safety of her soul. To salvage her very existence, she must ally herself with the legendary Beowulf and another fearsome warrior from DC's past! But that's only half of Wonder Woman's troubles, as Tom 'Nemesis' Tresser runs afoul of one of Diana's unexpected houseguests! On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


YOUNG LIARS
4 (MR)
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Written, art and cover by David Lapham The Young Liars take to the high seas for a scrap booking adventure! In this latest tale of things not working out as planned, Danny gets his heart's desire again and again and again and again, Annie screams, Big C drinks, Donnie pastes, Truman hits (but not like a girl), and Sadie sings, skis and hijacks. But there's only one thing that keeps her from being the worst thing of all: B-O-R-E-D. Find out what it is in 'Bedsheets & Bloodstains'! On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS




MARVEL COMICS

AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL
21
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Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ 'A Brand New MAY!' Part 2 of 5 As Peter Parker and Normie Osborn try to learn the identity of the brand new May, Spider-Girl investigates Humanity First and battles a brand new super-foe. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99


AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
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Written by 'Bumblin'' BOB GALE Pencil and Cover by 'Maladjusted' MIKE McKONE It's Web-Slinger vs. Wall-Crawler as artist extraordinaire Mike McKone (FF, The Exiles) joins writer Bob Gale to answer the question - who is 'The Other Spider-Man?' It ain't comin' down to another clone saga is it? If so, send all complaints to 1994! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99


CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI 13
2 SI
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Written by PAUL CORNELL Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by BRYAN HITCH The Skrulls are winning in England. Their mysterious goal there could turn the tide of the invasion. The emergence of the fabled sword Excalibur (once again locked in stone) may lead to salvation. But who can claim the mythic weapon? Pete Wisdom? Spitfire? John the Skrull? The Black Knight ? And what is the fate of Captain Britain? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99


CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES
12
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Written by ED BRUBAKER & BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by STEVE EPTING & ALEX MALEEV Cover by STEVE EPTING Experience CIVIL WAR and its major tie-ins in chronological order! In CAPTAIN AMERICA 25, find out what happens next in the life of the Sentinel of Liberty! The biggest Cap story that Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting have yet to tell, 'DEATH OF THE DREAM' will stun readers and send shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe for the next year and it begins here! And in CIVIL WAR: THE CONFESSION, the Eisner Award-winning team that brought you the start of CIVIL WAR with the NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI special presents a heart-wrenching finale that cannot be missed. Two of the Marvel heroes most affected by the shockingconclusion of the war get together one last time. What is said between them will set the course of the Marvel Universe for years to come. This is the confession. 72 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99


CLANDESTINE
5 OF 5
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Written by ALAN DAVIS Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS The Destine family is caught between the Cross-Time Excalibur and the Inhumans of another reality! While at home, Griffin's machinations harvest Destine DNA in a bid to live forever! And patriarch Adam Destine returns to where it all began--Yden. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99


DARK TOWER LONG ROAD HOME 2ND PTG VAR
2 OF 5
3.99


ETERNALS
1
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Written by CHARLES KNAUF & DANIEL KNAUF Art & 50/50 Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA 50/50 Variant cover by OLIVIER COIPEL The Gods Walk the Earth! In ancient times, the Celestials, a race of cosmic giants, came to Earth and created a race of powerful immortal beings: The Eternals! For a time, primitive man worshiped them as gods, but eventually they disappeared. Now, they have returned! One of the Celestials now towers over Golden Gate Park, standing in judgment over the Earth… but does he bring the end of the world? Following up on Neil Gaiman's best-selling series (and a recent appearance in the Incredible Hercules), join writers Charles and Daniel Knauf and rising superstar artist Daniel Acuña, as Jack Kirby's Eternals return to walk among us! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99


GENEXT
2 OF 5
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Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by PARTICK SCHERBERGER Cover by DOUG GREGORY ALEXANDER Continuing the adventures of the newest generation of Xavier's School of students in a world where the X-Men premiered in 1963 and aged in real time. This issue, we focus on a member who is the grandson of a familiar mutant hero. He might not like school, but he does enjoy his burgeoning romance with the team's most mysterious member. Unfortunately for them both, her secret past is about rear its cybernetic head. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99


HULK RAGING THUNDER
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Written by JEFF PARKER Art by MITCH BREITWEISER Cover by GREG LAND She will be the mightiest champion of her time. He was the mightiest monster of his. What happens when these legends clash will change the course of history for the warrior known as THUNDRA! PLUS, a classic Thundra tale! 48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99


INVINCIBLE IRON MAN 2ND PTG
1
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IRON MAN LEGACY OF DOOM
3 OF 4
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Written by DAVID MICHELINIE & BOB LAYTON Pencils & Cover by RON LIM & BOB LAYTON Through sorcery and subterfuge Dr. Doom has taken possession of Excalibur, the legendary blade that can cut through anything--including Iron Man! If Shellhead can't stop him from joining the sword with its enchanted scabbard, Doom will become invulnerable as well as invincible, and nothing will be able to prevent his hidden agenda. Don't miss this exciting tale of technology versus magic, which features the premiere appearance of Iron Man's surprising mystical armor, as well as a final page that is, quite literally, an eye-opener! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99


IRON MAN VIVA LAS VEGAS 2ND PTG GRANOV VAR
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LAST DEFENDERS
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Written by JOE CASEY Penciled by JIM MUNIZ Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ After leading a rogue Defenders team into battle, Nighthawk comes face to face with Tony Stark and Henry Gyrich - and…well…they're not called the LAST Defenders for nothing! But can the Defenders get it in gear for one last battle as the mysterious Yandroth makes his move? And what roles do KRANG and the SON OF SATAN play in the Defenders ultimate chapter? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99


MARVEL ILLUSTRATED THREE MUSKETEERS
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Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS) Penciled by HUGO PETRUS Cover by GERALD PAREL Paris, 1625. A young man called d'Artagnan, after a series of misadventures, attempts to join the King's elite fighting force-The Musketeers! Joined by Porthos, Aramis and Athos, the four make short work of the Crown's adversaries. But little do they know, the evil Cardinal Richelieu is creating a counter force to the Musketeers, one which may soon challenge the power of the French throne itself! The latest title in the Illustrated line reunites the creative team which brought you the much-lauded adaptation of The Man in the Iron Mask. All for one and one for all! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99


MIGHTY AVENGERS 2ND PTG YU VAR
13
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MOON KNIGHT
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Written by MIKE BENSON Penciled by JAVIER SALTARES Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM 'GOD AND COUNTRY,' CONCLUSION The execution will be televised! Black Spectre's ingenious plan to destroy Moon Knight enters its final phase. As the whole world watches on high-def TV, Moon Knight faces a no-win situation. He's already the poster child for super hero recklessness, but after this, he'll either be dead…or Public Enemy Number One. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99


NEW AVENGERS 2ND PTG CHEUNG VAR
40
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NEW EXILES
7
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Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by TOM GRUMMETT Cover by MICHAEL GOLDEN At the start of a new storyline, the New Exiles find themselves in a world that never moved past the age of empires! In a world where super heroes first appeared, oh, some 406 years ago, both politics and science have taken a dramatically different path, landing the Exiles right at the outbreak of war between the British and the French. Meanwhile, one of the Exiles' enemies has been gunning for Psylocke, but what will happen when he comes face to face with…Lady Mandarin? 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99


NEWUNIVERSAL SHOCKFRONT
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Written by WARREN ELLIS Penciled by STEVE KURTH Cover by BRANDON PETERSON 'BREAKS' A charity football game turns into a nightmare when quarterback Jack Magniconte inadvertently kills another player. Is he the newest human to manifest a superpower glyph? And more to the point, will Ken Connell-who himself manifested the 'Starbrand' glyph-and Izzy Randall-possessor of the 'Nightmask' glyph-reach Magniconte before he's killed in the government's efforts to stop a superhuman Armageddon? WARREN ELLIS and STEVE KURTH's brilliant re-imagining of the super hero continues. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99


PUNISHER MAX LITTLE BLACK BOOK (MR)
3.99


Written by VICTOR GISCHLER Penciled by JEFTE PALO Cover by DAVE JOHNSON Celebrated crime novelist Victor Gischler (Gun Monkeys, Pistol Poets) delivers a blistering one-shot tale of Marvel's greatest vigilante! Vette's little black book is a treasure chest of dark secrets. Movie stars, politicians, gangsters -- they all pay to play. Tonight, she is making a house call…and the Punisher is riding shotgun. Because one of the names in that book is Carlos Ramirez, a powerful Miami drug lord who hides in an impenetrable fortress, and Vette is the Punisher's best ticket inside. Before the night is through, Vette will learn a thing or two about what really lurks in the hearts of men, about the difference between dogs and wolves. 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content …$3.99


SECRET INVASION 2ND PTG YU VAR
2
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SECRET INVASION WHO DO YOU TRUST
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Written by ZEB WELLS, BRIAN REED, MIKE CAREY, JEFF PARKER, & CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by LEONARD KIRK, LEE WEEKS, MIKE PERKINS, & more Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ SECRET INVASION One-Shot! Five stories from across the Marvel Universe, illuminating key elements of the SECRET INVASION! Captain Marvel takes a stand! Marvel Boy makes a choice! Wonder Man and the Beast face off! Abigail Brand, Agent of SWORD finds the foe! And the Agents of Atlas enter the fight! 48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99


SKAAR SON OF HULK
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SKAAR SON OF HULK BELL VAR
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Written by GREG PAK Pencils & 50/50 Cover by RON GARNEY 50/50 Variant Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN Variant Cover by BORIS VALLEJO AND JULIE BELL Born in fire. Raised by monsters. Destined to smash. On an alien planet shattered by war, no one is stronger than Skaar, the savage Son of Hulk. But as a Fillian warlord, an Imperial princess, and a mysterious Earthman spread chaos through the wastelands, will Skaar save the puny survivors -- or eat them? Another epic fever dream from Greg Pak, writer of 'Planet Hulk' and 'World War Hulk' -- featuring the return of fan-favorite Hulk artist Ron Garney! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99


SKY DOLL
2 OF 3 (MR)
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Written by BARBARA CANEPA & ALESSANDRO BARBUCCI Pencils by ALESSANDRO BARBUCCI Cover by ALESSANDRO BARBUCCI & BARBARA CANEPA The internationally acclaimed best seller continues! Finally free from her life of servitude, Noa, our sexy Sky Doll, finds that the missionaries who helped free her may not have her best interests in mind. When the group arrives on an underwater world for a 'pit stop', Noa discovers she may have been left out to dry. But she's not just some 'wet behind the ears' android as she proves she knows her way around weapons and isn't afraid to use them to insure she's not soon drowning in a watery grave! 64 PGS./Mature …$5.99


SPIDER-MAN WITH GREAT POWER
4 OF 5
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Written by DAVE LAPHAM Pencils & Cover by TONY HARRIS 'In the days that follow, the Spider-Man becomes the sensation of the nation!' That was how Stan 'The Man' Lee described the brief, but tumultuous, period of upheaval Peter Parker went through after the fateful spider bite that gave him great power in AMAZING FANTASY


TWELVE
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Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by CHRIS WESTON Cover by PAOLO RIVERA The Laughing Mask--behind bars! Secrets of the Black Widow--revealed! Dynamic Man kicks ass! The Blue Blade bombs out! And the truth behind the origin of underground secret agent Rockman! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99


X-FORCE AINT NO DOG
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Written by CHARLIE HUSTON & JASON AARON Penciled by JEFTE PALO & WERTHER DELL'EDERA Cover by BRYAN HITCH 'Ain't No Dog': There will be blood. Gallons of it. Because Cyclops needs only one scalpel for a surgical strike mission and Logan's the ideal man for the job. Tonight, Wolverine flies solo-dressed in black and operating off the grid. And when the night is through, there will be mountains of corpses, and no one to answer to. What could be better? PLUS, this one-shot features a solo Warpath story, as he learns what it really means to go home again. 48 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

DARK HORSE

BPRD WAR ON FROGS
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B.P.R.D.: WAR ON FROGS 1 Mike Mignola (W/Cover), John Arcudi (W), Herb Trimpe (A), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale June 5 FC, 32 pages $2.99 One-shot Legendary artist Herb Trimpe (The Incredible Hulk) joins regular B.P.R.D. writer John Arcudi and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola for the first of four one-shots which pick up from the March-April B.P.R.D. feature on MySpace/Dark Horse Presents. These stories are set before the events of B.P.R.D.: The Black Flame, chronicling the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense's fight against the frog monsters. As the frog cult spreads across America, Roger the Homunculus returns to the site of the B.P.R.D.'s first clash with the frog creatures- the ruins of Cavendish Hall, where Hellboy, Abe, and Liz first encountered both the frogs and Rasputin (Hellboy: Seed of Destruction)- to track down the final pieces of the puzzle of the Cavendish family. Cavendish family puzzle solved


FEAR AGENT HATCHET JOB (PT 5 OF 5)
21
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RICK REMENDER (W), JEROME OPEÑA (A), and MICHELLE MADSEN (C) On sale Mar 26 Haunting in space! When Heath Huston is forced to pass through a black hole, his rocket ship becomes home to an eerie and vengeful otherworldly presence that conspires to destroy him. Across the universe, the heartless bounty hunter Agent Zero comes to collect from Mara and Charlotte, and one of them will not survive.


GOON
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THE GOON 25 Eric Powell (W/A) and Dave Stewart (C) On sale June 11 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Ongoing Buzzard returns from Horse Eater's Woods with the tale of how the terrible curse that plagues the town began. He also knows what it means for Goon. Will Goon turn his back on those that need him most to escape his fate? Eric Powell's The Goon, continues with the laughter, the tears, the zombies, and Dave Stewart on colors! • '…Powell's characterizations are sharp enough to cut through stone.' - Wizard Magazine


STAR WARS REBELLION SMALL VICTORIES PART 4 (OF 4)
14
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STAR WARS: REBELLION 14-SMALL VICTORIES part 4 (of 4) Jeremy Barlow (W), Colin Wilson (A/Cover), and Wil Glass (C) On sale May 14 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Miniseries Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia lead a team of Rebels to their destinies in the full-tilt conclusion to 'Small Victories'! Facing a situation of unparalleled danger deep behind enemy lines, a few surviving Rebels test their resolve as decisions made on the fly will have serious consequences for both the Alliance and the Empire. Meanwhile, Admiral Ackbar calls a squad of experimental starfighters into action, but this is no simulation-if these new ships aren't up to the challenge, the Rebellion's hopes may be dashed by the Imperial fist! Introducing Dagger Squadron!

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ELEPHANTMEN
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INVASION SQUID FORCE! Finally, the mystery of the meteor is revealed... but what exactly has happened to Information Agent Hip Flask?


INVINCIBLE
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story ROBERT KIRKMAN art RYAN OTTLEY, CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE cover RYAN OTTLEY & VAL STAPLES It's all been building to this. After five long years, the best superhero comic book in the universe has reached its monumental FIFTIETH ISSUE! Invincible and Cecil Stedman face off and after this issue, nothing will ever be the same. Also in this issue, Science Dog returns in an all-new back-up story... and the ORIGIN OF CECIL STEDMAN! JANUARY 23


JACK STAFF
17
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JACK STAFF 17 story PAUL GRIST art & cover PAUL GRIST NOW MONTHLY! Introducing Castletown's newest hero: The Butler! But will he be enough to stop Shock running riot in the city streets? MAY 14 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50


MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS
9
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art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED & LAURA ALLRED An advanced Alien civilization has engineered a mind boggling secret headquarters in Snap City for Frank 'Madman' Einstein and the surviving members of the Atomics Super Group. A celebratory party may be in the making, but something sinister is part of the new decor. Is it 'curtains' for Frank and the gang? Haunt your local comic shop this march and be the first in line to find out. MARCH 19


MAGDALENA DAREDEVIL (ONE SHOT)
3.99


(W) Phil Hester (A) Phil Hester (I) Ande Parks (Cov) Phil Hester/Stjepan Sejic Faith collides when Patience, The Magdalena and Daredevil, the Man Without Fear meet in this stellar crossover by writer/artist Phil Hester (THE DARKNESS, GREEN ARROW) and Ande Parks (GREEN ARROW, CAPOTE IN KANSAS). When an ancient demon is bent on settling old scores with the Catholic Church, it's up to The Magdalena and Daredevil to stop him! Full Col


PILOT SEASON LADY PENDRAGON
1
3.99


Pilot Season: Lady Pendragon 1 (W) Matt Hawkins (A) ERU of IFS (Cov) Drew Struzan A tale spanning two eras: In the present day a circle of stones is discovered on Mars featuring a cache of encased Latin scrolls and an elegant sword. Jennifer Drake was famed for turning her vivid dreams into best selling historical fiction. Now experts translate the scrolls and find they match passages from her novels. In the Dark Ages, following the death of King Arthur and his Knights, GuinivereGuinevere took Excalibur and attempted to use it to prevent a Saxon invasion and heal the fractured land. Two stories intertwine, one of a fractious past and the end of magic, the other of a hopeful present and its return. Featuring a beautiful painted cover by Star Wars and Indiana Jones movie poster artist Drew Struzan! Full Color 32 pages $2.99 pilot issue


RED MASS FOR MARS
1 OF 4
3.50


'ETERNITY' From the mind of comic book innovator Jonathan Hickman and pen of super-talent and Image debutant RYAN BODENHEIM comes A RED MASS FOR MARS. In a world that has survived every catastrophe imaginable, a new threat from beyond the stars looks to be the end of all humanity. A RED MASS FOR MARS tells the story of the last days of Earth and the one man who could save us all, but won't.


SCREAMLAND
4 OF 5
2.99


Story HAROLD SIPE art & cover HECTOR CASANOVA In the finest tradition of Rock Hudson, America's favorite vampire lady-killer is anything but. After decades of dodging certain… questions, the Count comes face-to-face with crack entertainment reporter Bob Berger. In a career-spanning interview on the set of HOLLYWOOD NOW! No closet will be left unopened! Will decades of meticulously crafted public image go up in flames? This is our gay issue and we're very proud of it. JUNE 11 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99


WILDGUARD INSIDER
2 OF 3
3.50


story TODD NAUCK art TODD NAUCK, RAY-ANTHONY HEIGHT & JOEY MASO cover TODD NAUCK Superstar artist TODD NAUCK (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Teen Titans) brings his popular made-for-TV super team, WildGuard, up close for an 'insider' look! The collection of the exclusive WildGuard Internet comic strips continues with the next 20 strips collected here for the very first time! Also this issue, during an appearance on a late night talk show, Lily Hammer is haunted by her past. The fan favorite 'Where Are They Now?' feature continues spotlighting rejected contenders, Astro-Girl and Power Temp! JUNE 11 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50

AVATAR

DOKTOR SLEEPLESS
7 (MR)
3.99


by Warren Ellis & Ivan Rodriguez Why did The Nurse come to Heavenside with The Doktor? Is he aware of her private agenda? He appears to have hired her for protection, but will she bring both the Heavenside police and the intelligence community down upon him? And with Sing slowly piecing together the real reasons for his return, would that be for the best? Warren Ellis' satirical-political science fiction novel continues! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover!

BOOM!

FALL OF CTHULHU
13
3.99


by Nelson & Santolouco As Lucifer and the Sheriff continue their search for the elusive Gray Man, they find themselves the hunted rather than the hunters. Either way, they must stop the Gray Man or the Cthulhu cultists will have their way - and that can't be good for mankind's survival!

DEVILS DUE

DRAFTED
8
3.50


Author: Mark Powers Artist: Rebekah Isaacs Cover Artist: Mark Powers The entire series thus far comes down to the events in this issue. As humanity faces the greatest threat it's ever known, harrowing truths are revealed and everything the drafted humans think they understand will get turned on its head as they could never have expected.


HACK SLASH SERIES
12 (MR)
3.50


Cassie's investigation into the mysterious past of her estranged father keeps her from being available to investigate a series of murders on the set of a Wizard of Oz remake. No worries, though… In steps her replacement: Georgia… the stripper!?! Plus: All people think their pets are from hell sometimes… Chris and Lisa's new dog really IS! Pooch returns! The carpet will never be the same!

IDW

ANGEL AFTER THE FALL
8
3.99

ANGEL AFTER THE FALL 10 COPY VIRGIN MESSINA INCV
8
10.00

ANGEL AFTER THE FALL 25 COPY MILLER INCV
8
30.00


Joss Whedon & Brian Lynch (plot); Brian Lynch (w); Tim Kale, David Messina, Mirco Pierfederici (a); David Messina, Brian Miller (c) Angel ships bi-weekly in June! First up, Angel: After the Fall 8, concluding the stories of what happened to Angel's friends and family during their first night in hell. In this issue: Gwen begins to fulfill her destiny, Gunn begins his journey down the darkest path imaginable, and LA's citizens deal with being cast into Hell. It's the stories we've been waiting for as the sold-out smash series continues, courtesy of Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch, Scott Tipton (co-writing Gunn's chapter) and a host of dynamic artists. To hit stores June 11!


LOCKE & KEY
5
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Joe Hill (w); Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c) The Locke family plays houseguest to Sam Lesser, just in from the West Coast, and ready to kill them one at a time to get what he came for: the key that will set his master loose. Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box) continues his all-new story of dark fantasy and wonder, with Gabriel Rodriguez handling art and cover duties.


SILENT HILL SINNERS REWARD
4
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Tom Waltz (w); Steph Stamb (a & c) IDW Publishing continues its return to the darkest corners of Konami's Silent Hill franchise. The ghosts and demons from Jack Stanton's murderous past grow stronger and more dangerous to both Jack and the mysterious teenager Sara as they continue their desperate journey through Silent Hill in search of their missing loved ones. Silent Hill: Sinner's Reward is written by Tom Waltz (Children of the Grave) and illustrated by Steph Stamb (Angel: Masks), with variant cover art by Justin Randall (30 Days of Night: Eben & Stella).

LADY DEATH

LADY DEATH ICON
1 S/N ED
39.99

by Ivan Reis This all-new comic features astounding images of Lady Death by Wizard artist of the year, Ivan Reis! The images, presented in this format for the first time, are sensual, brutal and awe inspiring - the very height of Lady Death illustration! Strictly limited to 200 numbered copies! Comes bagged and boarded with a custom Certificate of Authenticity signed by Ivan Reis and creator Brian Pulido! This is the first ever Ivan Reis signed Lady Death collectible! Be part of history

VIRGIN

GAMEKEEPER SERIES 2
4 (MR)
2.99


Things are going to get worse before they get better as the Gamekeeper's world continues to erupt into brutality and violence! Recent revelations have shaken Brock to his very core, while ruthless Russian agents attempt to break peacenik-turned-prisoner Krista Morgan into revealing her secrets of cold fusion. With all hell about to break loose, Brock must risk his life to preserve the future of the world. This is the game-changer for the gamekeeper and it is not to be missed!

MAGAZINES

ALTER EGO
78
6.95


A Dave Cockrum tribute special! Wrapped in a great Dave Cockrum cover featuring the X-Men, this special issue features Cockrum tributes from contemporaries and colleagues, plus an interview with Paty Cockrum on Dave's life and legacy! Articles cover The Legion of Super-Heroes, Captain Marvel Jr., the X-Men, Star-Jammers, Blackhawk, and more! Plus, an amazing interview with 1950s Timely/Marvel artist Marion Sitton on his own incredible career - and his Golden Age contemporaries! Plus, more on the Golden and Silver Ages of Comics, including P.C. Hamerlinck's FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and others, Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt, and more!


DR WHO MAGAZINE
396
7.99


Doctor Who Magazine is the official publication of the hit BBC TV series, jam packed full with news, photos and features! This issue, we look back at the Doctor's recent adventures, including 'The Sontaran Stratagem,' featuring Freema Ageyman as Doctor Martha Jones! We also look forward to the next episodes of the fourth season, including 'Midnight,' with exclusive interviews with cast and crew. A brand-new, full-color comic strip adventure begins for the Doctor and Donna, producer Russell T. Davies reveals more secrets about the forthcoming episodes in his Production Notes column, the Time Team continue their mission to view every Doctor Who story in order by watching Colin Baker's Revelation of the Daleks, and all the latest books, audios and DVDs are previewed and reviewed!


TOYFARE DARK KNIGHT MOVIE TOYS CVR
132
4.99

LEGENDS OF 'THE DARK KNIGHT'! • Mattel is making some of the best Batman movie toys ever with their line of Dark Knight action figures, based on the next movie. But what were the best toys from previous films? We take a look at all six modern Batman movies and call out the best figures, best moments and best costumes of each installment! Plus: The Batman movie toys we want to see! Batman will also be on the cover of this issue. COMPLETE HELLBOY PHOTO GUIDE! • Hellboy is back on the big screen in Hellboy II: The Golden Army, and Mezco is back with more great toys! We'll give you a complete guide to Mezco's awesome Hellboy figures-both movie and comic, as well as HB toys from Graphitti, Gentle Giant, Toy2R and Sideshow-in this complete photo price guide! Plus: What's coming up next? CRAZIEST JAMES BOND VILLAINS! • Is that redundant? Don't you need to be a power-hungry lunatic to incur the wrath of MI5 and their retinue of triple-digit assassins? Well, some Bond villains are crazier than others, as evidenced by their ridiculous plans, unusual pets and bizarre weaponry. We run down the looniest! RETRO: ROBO-FORCE • These blocky robots by Ideal had the power of suction cup technology! We investigate their strange origins, unmade toys and what made them a 'Force' to be reckoned with! …Get it? No? Well, we tried. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! • Each month is an insane trip inside our toy library as classic toy lines of yesterday and today come to life…and have to deal with all of the same junk we do. What crazy adventure will the toys of 'TTT' go on next? PLUS: COVERAGE OF THE NEW YORK COMIC CON!

ALL AGES

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG
189
2.25

by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley & Jim Amash 'A Bold New Moebius,' Part 1. The Freedom Fighters face an unexpected challenge when the Suppression Squad drops by - and they haven't come over for tea! Meanwhile, Sonic, Knuckles and the Chaotix are in New Megaopolis keeping Eggman's New Dark Egg Legion at bay. Includes an appearance by Anti-Rotor, now known as 'Boomer,' a name that will be familiar to long-time Sonic comic fans!

ADULT

GOLD DIGGER
84
2.95

GENUS
88 (A)
3.99

The longest-running erotic comic anthology continues to tease, with plenty of fluffy femmes to tantalize every naughty fantasy! This issue features more of the sexy super-heroine 'Justice Bunny' by Shon Howell and Phil Gibson. Also, more sexy shorts and art by Kadath, DAQ, ReDaDillio and more! Cover by Sara Palmer.

TRADES

DC COMICS

ABSOLUTE SANDMAN HC
VOL 03
99.00


Written by Neil Gaiman Art by Various Cover by Dave McKean The third volume collecting Neil Gaiman's seminal, award-winning series starring the Dream King in deluxe format. ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 3 presents several key SANDMAN tales in a slipcased hardcover edition, including 'Brief Lives,' in which the Sandman's sister Delirium prevails upon her older brother to help her find their missing sibling, Destruction. But their journey through the Waking World has dramatic repercussions for their family and also for the relationship between the Sandman and his wayward son, Orpheus. Also included is the spectacular short story 'Ramadan,' a tale of a young king of ancient Baghdad and the deal he strikes with The Sandman to grant his city immortality, with spectacular illustrations by P. Craig Russell (Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde, The Jungle Book). Never-before-collected bonus features include pin-up pages from galleries in THE SANDMAN 50 and SANDMAN SPECIAL 1, the Desire story from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE 3, THE ENDLESS GALLERY 1, script and thumbnails from THE SANDMAN 50, and a section on the Endless retail products (poster, statues, t-shirts, Little Endless and more)! Plus, an introduction by artist Jill Thompson. Advance-solicited; on sale May 28 • 8.25' x 12.5' • 616 pages, FC


BLACK ADAM THE DARK AGE TP
17.99


Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy and Norm Rapmund Cover by Alex Ross Collecting the 6-issue miniseries springing from the pages of 52! With the power of the gods stripped from him, Teth-Adam is on a quest to find both the magical word that will restore him as Black Adam and the one thing that always kept his heart from turning completely black with rage: his deceased wife. Advance-solicited; on sale May 21 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US


BURNOUT
9.99


Written by Rebecca Donner Art and cover by Inaki Miranda When Danni and her mom move in with her mom's alcoholic boyfriend, Danni develops a fierce crush on Haskell, her soon-to-be stepbrother. Desperate and confused, Danni wrestles with what she's willing to sacrifice as she confronts first love, family secrets and the politics of ecoterrorism set against the lush backdrop of the Pacific Northwest. Author Rebecca Donner is also a playwright, screenwriter/director and sings in a rock band. She's currently working on her third novel. Artist Inaki Miranda's beautifully detailed illustrations have appeared in the multiple Eisner Award-winner FABLES and in 2000AD. Advance-solicited; on sale May 7 • 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US


JOKER THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP
19.99


Written and illustrated by various Cover by Alex Ross Witness the Joker's greatest feats of criminal merriment and sordid crimes against the denizens of Gotham in stories from BATMAN 1, 66, 73, 110, 321, and 613, DETECTIVE COMICS 332, 475, 613, BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE VOL. 2, BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN 4 and BATMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL 1! Advance-solicited; on sale June 11 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA HC INJUSTICE LEAGUE
VOL 03
19.99

Written by Dwayne McDuffie & Alan Burnett Art and cover by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope, Mike McKone & Andy Lanning and Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas Cover by Ian Churchill The new adventures of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes continue in this volume collecting JLA Wedding Special 1 and Justice League of America 13-16! As the wedding of Green Arrow and Black Canary looms, the new Injustice League forms! The World's Greatest Super-Villains - including Lex Luthor, The Joker, Gorilla Grodd, Cheetah, Poison Ivy, Dr. Light and more - stage an unprecedented attack on the JLA, taking Wonder Woman and other heroes prisoner. It all leads to an epic melee as the forces of good and evil collide, and the JLA will lose a member before rallying for the no-holds-barred brawl of the century! Advance-solicited; on sale June 4 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US

LEGION OF SUPER HEROES 1050 YEARS IN THE FUTURE TP
19.99

Written and illustrated by various Cover by Neal Adams Celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of DC's greatest super-teams with the best stories starring the guardians of the 30th century: The Legion of Super-Heroes! In the 30th century, teenaged super-heroes from every world in the United Planets have banded together against evil! 2008 is the 50th anniversary of the LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES and, in celebration, DC is publishing the first-ever 'best of' Legion collection. This collection features stories by acclaimed Legion writers including Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel, Jim Shooter and Paul Levitz, artists Curt Swan and Keith Giffen, and many others from ADVENTURE COMICS 247, 304, 312, 354-355, SUPERBOY & THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 212, LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 300 and 0, LEGENDS OF THE DCU 80-PAGE GIANT 2 and THE LEGION 3! As a bonus, this volume will also include articles by past Legion creators, timelines, character profiles, cover galleries and more. Advance-solicited; on sale May 28 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US

METAMORPHO YEAR ONE TP
14.99

Written by Dan Jurgens Art by Jurgens & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Kevin Nowlan Collecting the 6-issue miniseries that shed light on the origin of the Outsiders' resident shape-shifter! Adventurer Rex Mason's latest quest leads him to Egypt to recover the mysterious Orb of Ra, not realizing his life will be forever changed. What other surprises are in store? Advance-solicited; on sale June 11 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

PROGRAMME TP
VOL 01
17.99

Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by C.P. Smith Collecting issues 1-6 of the acclaimed maxiseries! In 1991, the Cold War ended without the two primary players ever facing each other in direct conflict. But now a long-forgotten Soviet weapon is awakened on one of America's many battlegrounds, threatening the global balance of power. Does America have an answer to...The Programme? Advance-solicited; on sale June 11 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

QUESTION THE FIVE BOOKS OF BLOOD HC
19.99

Written by Greg Rucka Art by Tom Mandrake, Matthew Clark, Jose Saiz, Diego Olmos and Manuel Garcia Cover by John Van Fleet Collecting the 5-issue CRIME BIBLE! A Monk of the Dark Faith is moving through the DCU, seeding evil in his wake as he prepares for a final, potentially devastating act. Trailing him is The Question, who seeks to save the life of the author of a best-selling expose about the Dark Faith. Advance-solicited; on sale June 4 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US

SPACE GHOST TP
14.99

Written by Joe Kelly Art by Ariel Olivetti Cover by Alex Ross Collecting the sold-out SPACE GHOST 6-issue miniseries! For the first time, learn how Space Ghost got his power bands and why he protects the galaxy from evil! Witness the tragic circumstances that led to his donning a cowl and his first battle with archnemesis Zorak!

SUPERMAN BATMAN HC THE ENEMIES AMONG US
VOL 05
19.99

Written by Mark Verheiden Art by Ethan Van Sciver, Matthew Clark, Andy Lanning, Marlo Alquiza and others Cover by Van Sciver This explosive volume collects the best-selling SUPERMAN/BATMAN

SUPERMAN BATMAN HC TORMENT
VOL 06
19.99

Written by Alan Burnett Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Collecting SUPERMAN/BATMAN

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

VINYL UNDERGROUND TP WATCHING THE DETECTIVES (MR)
VOL 01
9.99

Written by Si Spencer Art by Simon Gane & Cameron Stewart Cover by Sean Phillips Don't miss this volume collecting the first 5 issues of the fast-paced, ultra-cool ongoing crime-noir series by television writer Si Spencer (EastEnders) and the art team of Simon Gane & Cameron Stewart! Advance-solicited; on sale June 11 • 128 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS

MARVEL

CAPTAIN AMERICA TP DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA
VOL 01
14.99

Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by STEVE EPTING Cover by STEVE EPTING 'The quintessential American super hero is dead.' - U.S. News & World Report Leaping from the final pages of CIVIL WAR, this is the biggest Cap story that Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting have yet to tell - guaranteed to stun readers and send shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe! As repercussions ripple outward, the Winter Soldier finally chooses a side - his own. But what are the Red Skull and his minions up to behind the scenes? Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA 25-30. 160 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99

ETERNALS BY JACK KIRBY TP
VOL 01
24.99

BOOK 1 TPB Written by JACK KIRBY Penciled by JACK KIRBY Covers by JACK KIRBY Jack Kirby reveals a secret history of heroes and horrors as humanity's cousins, the Eternals and the Deviants, vie to inherit the Earth! It's a time of titans, terror and time travel as only the King could conceive - collected across two softcover volumes! Collecting ETERNALS 1-11. 208 PGS./All Ages …$24.99

INCREDIBLE HERCULES AGAINST WORLD PREM HC
19.99

Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by KHOI PHAM, REILLY BROWN, ERIC NGUYEN & BOB LAYTON Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS In the wake of WORLD WAR HULK, the Mighty Avengers are hot on the heels of unrepentant renegades Hercules and Amadeus Cho. Driven into a mindless berserker rage by Ares, Herc has become the critical piece of Cho's plan to utterly destroy S.H.I.E.L.D. What is Cho's master plan to wipe out the spy agency…and is he willing to get Herc killed to do it? Guest-starring the Champions of Los Angeles! Yes, seriously. Collecting INCREDIBLE HERCULES 112-115 and Hulk vs. Hercules: When Titans Collide. 136 PGS./Rated A …$19.99

INCREDIBLE HULK MMPB MOVIE TIE IN
7.99

The Incredible Hulk kicks off an all-new, explosive, and action-packed epic of one of the most popular superheroes of all time! In this new beginning, scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk. Living in the shadows - cut off from a life he knew and the woman he loves, Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) - Banner struggles to avoid the obsessive pursuit of his nemesis, General Thunderbolt Ross (William Hurt), and the military machinery that seeks to capture him and brutally exploit his power. As all three grapple with the secrets that led to The Hulk's creation, they are confronted with a monstrous new adversary known as The Abomination (Tim Roth), whose destructive strength exceeds even The Hulk's own. Now, one scientist must make an agonizing final choice: accept a peaceful life as Bruce Banner or find heroism in the creature he holds inside - The Incredible Hulk!

MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 HC
VOL 02
19.99

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM Forty years have passed and the zombies have come back home after eating just about everything else in the universe. Yum yum! What awaits them back on Earth, though, is beyond anything even these shambling monstrosities could have conceived! The Marvel characters that became last year's unexpected smash hit are back and more stomach-churning than ever! Collecting MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 1-5. 128 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99

SILVER SURFER TP IN THY NAME
10.99

Written by SIMON SPURRIER Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT Cover by MICHAEL TURNER The Silver Surfer delves alone into the furthest depths of the void - tangling with organ-stealing pirates, demonic beasts and a race of alien aristocrats. Everyone's favorite Cosmic Wanderer discovers that even in the midst of a galactic utopia, horror is never far away. Featuring electrifying artwork by the dynamic Tan Eng Huat (Doom Patrol, Batman) and an endlessly inventive script by Simon Spurrier - the writer behind the sold-out Gutsville! Collecting SILVER SURFER: IN THY NAME 1-4. 96 PGS./Rated A …$10.99

ULTIMATE X-MEN HC
VOL 08
39.99

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN & SEAN MCKEEVER Penciled by BEN OLIVER, PASCAL ALIXE & YANICK PAQUETTE Cover by MICHAEL TURNER This deluxe hardcover collects ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 16: CABLE and ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 17: SENTINELS, plus extras. In CABLE, if one man is capable of disrupting the carefully controlled world of Charles Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters, it's this one: Ultimate Cable! He comes from a tragic future to wreak havoc on mutantkind today, and his sinister secrets will shock the X-Men to their very core. It's a huge event in Ultimate X-Men history. Get in on the ground floor. You've been warned. Plus: Delve into the secret life of the X-Men's rivals, Emma Frost's Academy of Tomorrow, in a special bonus story! And in SENTINELS, the X-Men are no more. Long live the X-Men! The man from the future, Bishop, completes his own team of mutants, ready to carry on the legacy of Charles Xavier. And their first task is to stop the attacks of the deadly Sentinels against their kind. And you'll never guess who's behind the attacks - or who the new Ultimate X-Men are! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN 75-88. 352 PGS./Rated T+ …$39.99

WOLVERINE TP ENEMY OF STATE ULTIMATE COLLECTION
29.99

Written by MARK MILLAR Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. &KAARE ANDREWS Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. 'I haven't enjoyed Wolverine this much since the Claremont & Byrne X-Men days…Millar is at the top of his game, and John Romita Jr. is doing the best work of his career.' - David S. Goyer, screenwriter of Batman Begins & Blade The complete epic, available for the first time in softcover! Brainwashed by the ninjas of the Hand, Wolverine slices and dices his way through foes and friends alike, ultimately resulting in the death of an X-Man! Captured and reprogrammed, Wolverine is sent against his former masters - but amid an orgy of death and destruction, is even the fiercest mutant alive a match for the deadly stare of the Gorgon?! Collecting WOLVERINE 20-32. 352 PGS./Parental Advisory …$29.99

DARK HORSE

LOBSTER JOHNSON TP IRON PROMETHEUS
VOL 01
17.95

Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Jason Armstrong (A), and Dave Stewart (C) One sale August 20 FC, 140 pages $17.95 TPB, 7' x 10' After years of captivating fans from the pages of Hellboy and B.P.R.D., the pulp-style adventures of Lobster Johnson take the limelight in this collection of the Lobster's first solo series. Written and featuring a cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, and drawn by Jason Armstrong (Ferro City, The Sensational Spider-Man), Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus is a wild ride full of fearsome monsters, mad scientists, and threats from the world beyond. • Collects Lobster Johnson: Iron Prometheus 1-5, sketchbook section, plus The Secret History of Lobster Johnson.

PENNY ARCADE TP THE CASE OF THE MUMMYS GOLD
VOL 05
12.95

PENNY ARCADE VOLUME 5: THE CASE OF THE MUMMY'S GOLD Jerry Holkins (W) and Mike Krahulik (A) On sale July 2 FC, 136 pages $12.95 TPB, 7' x 9' Join us, intrepid explorers, as we journey once again into the depths of the Penny Arcade archives, facing eldritch curses and monstrous perils aplenty in our quest to unearth the ancient treasures of the year 2004 A.D.! Marvel at the mysteries laid bare within, at these tales of epic gaming, appliances gone bad, square dancing blood feuds, and so much more! Face, if you dare, the ominous foreboding of The Last Christmas, the challenging depths of Twisp and Catsby, and the poignant tragedy of The Wandering Age! • Includes every strip posted on penny-arcade.com during 2004, a treasure trove of bonus material, including creator commentary. • Special foreword by actor, writer, and blogger extraordinaire Wil Wheaton!

RIDE TP (MR)
VOL 02
15.99

Story Doug Wagner Art & cover Brian Stelfreeze Bullets, babes and a bad-ass car! Featuring a line-up of the best and most respected talent in the industry since 2004! The critically acclaimed series tightens its focus on fan-favorite teen assassin LACI! Brought to you by BRIAN STELFREEZE and DOUG WAGNER, THE RIDE Vol. 2 includes the smash-hit series GUN CANDY and the explosive action film on paper, DIE VALKYRIE! Featuring a color cover gallery, never-before-seen pin-ups by Stelfreeze, and much, much more!

ACCENT UK

ZOMBIES GN (MR)
10.00

by Various This zombie-themed anthology features thirty new and exclusive strips from Leah Moore (Savage Tales), John Reppion (Raise The Dead), Kieron Gillen (Phonogram), Steve Bissette (Swamp Thing), and a wealth of emerging talent from the UK and The Centre of Cartoon Studies. Don't miss this lively collection of self-contained scary, funny, tragic, and dramatic zombie stories, featuring a cover by Bisette!

BOOM

HERO SQUARED TP ANOTHER FINE MESS
VOL 02
14.99

by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis & Joe Abraham The twisted - and extremely hot - Caliginous starts to lay out a plan to set Stephie against Milo and Captain Valor, even as Milo and his super-heroic twin visit a therapist - in an endless talkfest that Giffen and DeMatteis, who've been known to talk endlessly themselves, consider their finest work together to date (their previous 'finest work' involved an army of mutated penguins, so take this with a grain of salt)! If that's not enough to make you want to shell out Big Bucks for this collection, then how's this? Captain Valor is attacked by his evil clone - no, it's not Ben Reilly - and Milo, who's wanted for murder, ends up in the hay with Caliginous! Still not convinced? Did we mention that Giffen & DeMatteis really need the money? There! We thought that would do it!

UDON

DOROTHY OF OZ GN
VOL 03
11.95

by Son Hee-Joon Mara Shin (AKA Dorothy) has encountered a peculiar new companion in Abee - codename Scarecrow. Despite his gentle demeanor, and an annoying habit of mixing up his vocabulary, Abee's telekinetic powers make him a force to be reckoned with! Mystery, adventure, and more lie along the yellow brick road!

GEMSTONE

OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PG MARVEL VILLAINS SC
VOL 38
29.95

The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is back with its 38th edition and is packed with all sorts of details from the world of comics including feature articles on the fabled DC ashcan comics, the Gaines file copies, and the history of Star Wars in comics. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present, and this year's edition features a choice of covers: Marvel Villains by Mark Sparacio (Heroes For Hire, Shi) and Star Wars by Doug Wheatley (Star Wars: Empire, Superman: Last Son of Earth). Special Note: The hardcover editions of the Guide are printed very close to order, so don't forget to order enough!

IDW

COMPLETE LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE HC
VOL 01
39.99

Harold Gray (w/a) The Complete Little Orphan Annie is the second series to be released under IDW's The Library of American Comics imprint, edited and designed by Dean Mullaney. Volume One will contain more than 1,000 daily comics in nine complete stories, from the very first strip in August 1924 through October 1927. In the pages of 'Will Tomorrow Ever Come?' readers will discover how Annie escapes the orphanage and is ultimately adopted by 'Daddy;' how she finds that loveable mutt Sandy and rescues him from being tortured; how she meets the Silos, who become recurring characters throughout the series; how she joins the circus and first encounters Pee Wee the elephant; and how, broke and alone, she hits the road on a succession of dangerous yet spiritually uplifting adventures. This volume also includes an index, and a biographical essay by Jeet Heer. 'With Dick Tracy, Terry & the Pirates and Little Orphan Annie, IDW has the crown jewels of the world famous New York News-Chicago Tribune comics section, making the California-based company a major player in what has become a new golden age of comic strip reprints,' reports ICv2.

REVOLUTION ON THE PLANET O/T APES PACK
14.95

by Various Mr. Comics' critically acclaimed Revolution on the Planet of the Apes series is shrink-wrapped together in one complete 6 issue set! Called 'one of the top ten comic series of 2006' by Scripps-Howard news services, this is the Planet of the Apes comic that fans have dreamed of for decades. With art and story by award winning writers and artists such as Ty Templeton, Tom Fowler, Salgood Sam, Denis Rodier and more! Get your stinking paws on this set, you damn dirty humans!

TOYS

SPIDER-MAN BOBBLE HEAD
11.99

Anyone call for a bobble head web slinger? What about the pumpkin bombs of wrath, or a giant hulking monster? Take a trip into a bobblehead version of New York City when Spider-Man returns, and this time he's going to save the day from the likes of the oversized bobbing head of the Green Goblin and his deadly pumpkin bomb, or the Lizard - a maniacal labcoat-clad reptile bent on the destruction of anything in his path. Perched atop their personalized display bases, these characters are ready to strike against boredom as they remind you of all the adventures you could be having! Standing 6' tall, this bobbling hero or the two bobbing villains are ready for action!

GREEN GOBLIN BOBBLE HEAD
11.99

Beware his pumpkin bombs of wrath! Normon Osborn was never really a great dad, and when he flipped out and became the Green Goblin he just went out of his way to be a bad person! He tried to blow up his son's friends (and his son) after a science experiment went crazy, and now he's cursed with amazing powers and a terribly goofy purple hat. Standing 6' tall, this bobble head is modeled after the character's comic appearances.

LIZARD BOBBLE HEAD
11.99

Sometimes science is about 'coulda,' and not 'shoulda'! Peter Parker's professor Dr. Curt Conners found out the hard way that sometimes it's not a good ideal to experiment on yourself. An experimental treatment to help him get his arm back turned him into the Lizard, a maniacal labcoat-clad reptile bent on the destruction of anything in his path! This 6' plastic bobble head is based off the character from the comics, down to his purple trunks and scaley skin. Order yours before he dashes off into the sewers!

BOME MITSUMI MISATOS LUCIA PVC FIGURE
25
29.99

Imported from Japan! Lucia from Positive Penguin Life is the 25th entry in Kaiyodo's Mon-Sieur Bomé Collection! Enthralled by Mitsumi Misato's art of Lucia, Bomé immediately sought the artist's permission to sculpt the character to produce this gorgeous prepainted PVC figure! Standing 7' tall, Lucia comes with her broadsword and a custom diorama display base.

DC MINIMATES WAVE EIGHT
9.99

Hold your favorite DC characters in the palm of your hand! DC Direct and Art Asylum team up to give your favorite superheroes the MiniMates makeover! Each intricately painted and fully articulated, many of the figures come with appropriately sized, character-specific accessories. These figures range in size from 2 1/8' to 2 1/2' tall. Each 2-pack is blister-carded on a 4-color card. * • GREEN LANTERN SALAAK & GREEN LANTERN SINESTRO * • SUPERMAN (RED SON) & WONDER WOMAN (RED SON) * • BATWOMAN (MODERN) & THE QUESTION (MODERN) * • CYBORG & RAVEN IN STORES June 11, 2008

POSTERS

ASTONISHING X-MEN BIANCHI POSTER
7.99

COMING TO WATERFORNT COMICS ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 04, 2008

New comic day is back to Wednesday. Woot!!

Not as many titles as last week's massive list but a lot of great stuff.

Make sure to check out DC new weekly Trinity book debuting this week and the new Secret Invasion and Buffy and Kick Ass 3 and Invincible Iron Man 2 and Indiana Jones Omnibus Vol 2 and there is so much good stuff...

DC COMICS



ALL NEW ATOM 24 2.99

Written by Rick Remender Art by Pat Olliffe & John Stanisci Cover by Ladrönn As The Atom fights the reprehensible Worm, past and future become entangled, hurling The Mighty Mite into a dismal universe dominated by the twisted new Chronos. And what is Ryan Choi's real connection to Ray Palmer? The truth will leave the fate of the world on the shoulders of The Atom! Guest starring Booster Gold! On sale June 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AMERICAN SPLENDOR SEASON TWO 3 OF 4 (MR) 2.99

Written by Harvey Pekar Art by Darwyn Cooke, Warren Pleece, Rick Geary, Dean Haspiel and others Cover by Darwyn Cooke How much pain is too much? For Harvey Pekar, the answer may be somewhat different than you'd think. And that's just one of the conundrums pondered by Pekar in this issue. On sale June 4 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, B&W, $2.99 US • No ads • MATURE READERS

BATMAN DEATH MASK 3 OF 4 2.99

Written by Yoshinori Natsume Art and cover by Natsume The mystery of the deadly masks is uncovered, as the killer reveals his long-standing deep-rooted connection to the Dark Knight and the time they spent together as students in Japan years ago. On sale June 4 • 3 of 4 • 48 pg, B&W, $2.99 US

DC SPECIAL RAVEN 4 OF 5 2.99

Written by Marv Wolfman Art and cover by Damion Scott & Robert Campanella The penultimate chapter of Raven's first miniseries has the gothic Titan battling for her own sanity as the forces of the Medusa Mask are unleashed. How long can Raven keep her darker self in check? On sale June 4 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS 845 2.99

Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen A killer stalks the city, taxing the wits of Batman, the Riddler and every other detective in Gotham. The Dark Knight's quest to unravel the truth behind the seemingly unrelated murders is complicated by the surprise return of a fan-favorite character. What sinister secret lies at the bottom of the gruesome murders plaguing Gotham City? On sale June 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

HOUSE OF MYSTERY 2 (MR) 2.99

Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham Art by Luca Rossi and Jill Thompson Cover by Sam Weber The new monthly series that takes THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY into the twenty-first century continues. Meet feisty, young, almost-architect Fig Keele, who just happens to be running for her life. Unfortunately for Fig, she's ended up in the House of Mystery, a strange place like something out of her nightmares, where the bizarre inhabitants tending bar demand stories from visiting patrons to cover their tabs. And one of the customers tells such a tale - detailing the life of a supernatural process server who discovers an undersea kingdom - illustrated by multiple Eisner Award-winner Jill Thompson (THE SANDMAN)! On sale June 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

INFINITY INC 10 2.99

Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by Pete Woods It's an issue of revelations, as the Bogeyman's identity is exposed, Mercy proves something to herself and the team, but at a horrible cost, and the man behind the anti-Infinity Inc. movement stands revealed. But is he merely a guy with a bone to pick, or much, much more? The newly-suited Infinity Inc.'s first mission concludes - for better or worse! On sale June 4 • 32 pg,

JONAH HEX 32 2.99

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Jordi Bernet Jonah Hex travels to Mexico just in time for the Dia De Los Muertos celebration, and is hired by a spurned husband seeking revenge on the man who stole his wife's heart. But Hex will have to tread carefully, or he will face the wrath of...the Matador! On sale June 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED 46 2.25

Written by Matt Wayne Art by Carlo Barberi & Bob Petrecca Cover by Zach Howard Say goodbye to the League as John Stewart and the Green Lantern Corps. take on a universe-threatening mission. Who is the force behind it all? And who is the traitor within the ranks? On sale June 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US • Final Issue

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA 16 2.99

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA 16 VAR ED 2.99

Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross Art and variant cover by Dale Eaglesham Cover by Alex Ross The beginning of the end of the ever-growing Justice Society starts with a new storyline! In the first chapter of 'Gog,' meet Earth's future savior - the one, true Gog - as he offers the Justice Society of America something many of the members can't refuse. But the controversial goodwill threatens to splinter the team, and it's up to Alan, Jay and Wildcat to hold it together. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Eaglesham). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale May 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MANHUNTER 31 2.99

Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Michael Gaydos Cover by Liam Sharp The fan-favorite series returns! New series artist Michael Gaydos (New Avengers, Alias, Nightmare Factory) and cover artist Liam Sharp (COUNTDOWN PRESENTS: LORD HAVOK AND THE EXTREMISTS) deliver a stunning new look for the continuing adventures of the DCU's most human hero! Los Angeles is Manhunter's town - so when Kate Spencer learns of the disappearance of hundreds of women along the Mexican border, she's on the case both as law-breaking D.A. and costumed vigilante. Meanwhile, Kate's bloodline tie to the JSA returns to haunt her - and it looks like her sidekick's most notorious supervillain ex-boss is doing the same to him. On sale June 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MIDNIGHTER 20 2.99

Written by Keith Giffen Art by Lee Garbett & Rick Burchett Cover by Garbett & Trevor Scott Assassin8 has accessed the Carrier, taken out the rest of the Authority and is ready to destroy it and everyone on board. The only thing standing between him and complete victory is the Midnighter. On sale June 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue

NIGHTWING 145 2.99

Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Rags Morales & Michael Baer Cover by Andy Kubert As the stakes get higher, Nightwing finds not only his own life in danger, but quite possibly the future of the entire country. Talia's grand new plans take shape thanks to the forced assistance of a kidnapped Mother of Champions now under Creighton's complete control. On sale June 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RANN THANAGAR HOLY WAR 2 OF 8 3.50

Written by Jim Starlin Art by Ron Lim & Rob Hunter Cover by Starlin & Hunter The cosmic event of the summer continues! Who - or what - has been raiding the timestream and plucking creatures from Rann's past? Adam Strange, Hawkman, Starfire and company are about to find out as they come face-to-face with a T-Rex! On sale June 4 • 2 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

ROBIN SPOILER SPECIAL 1 3.99

Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Rafael Albuquerque and Victor Ibáñez Cover by Albuquerque and Cris Peter From the rooftops in Robin to Gotham Underground, Spoiler's identity has remained a mystery - until now. All is revealed in this special when Robin and Spoiler team up to take down a kidnapping ring, hit up an illegal warehouse party and finish Tim's algebra homework; just another day in the life of a teenaged vigilante super-hero! Plus, even more Robin doesn't know: Spoiler's secret identity in another country, in another life - one she can never leave behind. On sale June 4 •

SUPERGIRL 30 2.99

Written by Kelley Puckett Art and cover by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Supergirl crossed a line no hero should, promising a dying boy she'd cure his cancer. Now she's prepared to break the universe's rules of life and death and betray the trust of two heroes in service of her impossible quest. Regardless of the outcome, there will be major consequences for the Teen of Steel! On sale June 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE RAISING CAIN 2 OF 3 (MR) 3.50

Written by Bruce Jones Art by Chris Gugliotti Cover by Dave Taylor The Hewitt twins, separated birth, find themselves inexorably drawn to each other as they grow up, connected by a hideous bond soaked in blood, a bond time and distance cannot begin to sever. And when the long-missing twin goes into law enforcement, more blood is sure to follow. On sale June 4 • 2 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US • MATURE READERS

TOR 2 OF 6 2.99

Written by Joe Kubert Art and cover by Kubert As Tor continues his journey through the world he's just discovered, he meets a group of prehistoric men who accept him as one of their own. However, a mistake could prove deadly when the tribe encounters a man-eating sabretooth tiger. On sale June 4 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TRINITY 1 2.99

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway Covers by Carlos Pacheco DC's new weekly series TRINITY explodes in an extra-sized debut issue featuring art by fan-favorite Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man) & Art Thibert with lead stories and dialogue by Kurt Busiek (SUPERMAN, ASTRO CITY)! The lead feature explores the unusual bond - and importance - of DC's top three characters, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, as a mysterious dream links them together and may prophesy important changes in their trinity! Plus, a co-feature in issue 1 explores the mysterious connection between several villains who are watching the Trinity -as well as the near future for these characters and their surrounding world! Co-features in issues 2-4 fill in back-story on some of the other important players in this major storyline. These stories are written by Busiek & Fabian Nicieza with art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens (NIGHTWING, GREEN ARROW), Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway (ALL-NEW ATOM, INFINITE CRISIS). Issue 1 on sale June 4; 40 pg, $2.99 US

VINYL UNDERGROUND 9 (MR) 2.99

Written by Si Spencer Art by Simon Gane & Ryan Kelly Cover by Sean Phillips As the final clues to the ritual killings fall into place, Morrison and the Vinyl Underground are in a race against time. And just as the killers begin to dispose of the evidence and, worse, their remaining victims, Morrison learns the truth about a family member that could destroy him once and for all. On sale June 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE

WAR THAT TIME FORGOT 2 OF 12 2.99

Written by Bruce Jones Art by Al Barrionuevo & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Brian Bolland Heroes and legends from across time collide! Marooned on an island with warriors from every era in history our heroes find that this strange environment, already crawling with prehistoric creatures, has more deadly secrets to reveal! Also, the arrival of more combatants, including Viking Prince! On sale June 4 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US



MARVEL COMICS



AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 560 2.99

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 561 2.99

Written by 'Dandy'' DAN SLOTT Pencils & Cover by 'Many Fingered' MARCOS MARTIN Peter Parker: Paparazzi! Part 3 of 3 'Photo Finished' They say a picture's worth a thousand words... Well, for Peter Parker, the right picture is worth a million bucks! And what he does with it is really gonna change his life! This is a big one, Spidey Fans! We've got shake ups and break ups! Fake outs and freak outs! And a fight to the finish with one of Spider-Man's strangest foes: the fiendishly foldable PAPER DOLL! Miss this one, Marvelite, and you'll miss out on the BEST mystery guest of the YEAR! Here's a hint...she's a redhead! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

AMERICAN DREAM 3 OF 5 2.99

Written by TOM DEFALCO Penciled by TODD NAUCK Cover by RON FRENZ 'Shattered Dream' Accused of being a traitor, American Dream falls into a deadly trap, discovers a terrible secret and faces the most horrible transformation of all! 32 PGS. (each)/Rated A …$2.99

AVENGERS INVADERS 2 OF 12 2.99

AVENGERS INVADERS PERKINS VAR 2 OF 12 25.00

Written by JIM KRUEGER & ALEX ROSS Penciled by STEVE SADOWSKI Cover by ALEX ROSS Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS The cross-time team-up of the year continues with the award winning team behind EARTH X, Justice and Project: Superpowers! With World War II's greatest heroes mysteriously transported to 2008, it takes the Mighty Avengers to bring them in before the world realizes that the Invaders are back…including the original Captain America. But will Iron Man and S.H.I.E.L.D. have enough firepower to hold them…or do the Invaders have everyone just where they want them? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

CABLE DJURDJEVIC VAR 4 20.00

CABLE 4 DWS 2.99

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Pencils & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC The second phase of the war that began in 'Messiah Complex' continues! There's nothing better than catching up with an old war buddy, especially after the years have really started to pile up. You can rummage through the bad old days, revel in the glory days, and down quite a few beers on the back porch while the sun slips down over the horizon. But not so for Cable. Because his old war buddy has shown up with news that everyone he knows or cares about is dead. The battles are over, and they're the only ones left on the losing side. If that weren't enough, Bishop, their former ally, is just one bullet away from achieving his objective: killing the baby, and erasing the last shred of hope for mutantkind. All of the battles Cable has won mean nothing. Because suddenly, all of these years later, he's in real danger of losing the war. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

CRIMINAL 2 3 (MR) 3.50

It's the final of three interlinking standalone stories, in Criminal's new expanded format! 'Female of the Species' is the final piece to the noir puzzle of these three stories of crime and murder in the early 1970s. Told from the sympathetic POV of a Femme Fatale on her path to one final score and the revenge she's been waiting years to get. A heartbreaking look into the other side of a noir tradition. 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 something that can only be found in the comics, not in any collections. So don't miss out on this standalone issue of the most acclaimed crime comic on the stands!

DARK TOWER LONG ROAD HOME 4 OF 5 3.99

DARK TOWER LONG ROAD HOME GARNEY JANSON VAR 4 OF 5 25.00

Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH Penciled by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE Variant Cover by RON GARNEY & KLAUS JANSON Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE As Roland's spirit floats through todash space it is irresistibly drawn to End-World and the court of the Crimson King himself! There the young gunslinger comes face-to-face with the very embodiment of evil in its own domain. And for the last of the line of Eld there may be no way out. Meanwhile, on Mid-World, Alain and Cuthbert desperately struggle to protect Roland's unconscious form, and themselves, against a pack of ravening wolves. 40 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory…$3.99

HAUNT OF HORROR LOVECRAFT 1 OF 3 (MR) 3.99

Written by RICHARD CORBEN Pencils & Cover by RICHARD CORBEN Horror comics legend RICHARD CORBEN (HAUNT OF HORROR: EDGAR ALLAN POE) brings you a new 3-issue limited series that offers eerie new spins on the poems and short stories of H.P. Lovecraft. Each issue features three adaptations-beautifully rendered in black and white with gray tones as only Corben can do it-along with a printing of the original source text by H.P. Lovecraft. In issue 1, Corben brings you 'Dagon,' 'Recognition,' and 'A Memory.' It's classic creepy Lovecraft with a new twist! 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content …$3.99

INCREDIBLE HERCULES 117 SI 2.99

Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover JOHN ROMITA JR., KLAUS JANSON & DEAN WHITE SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! The Greek Goliath gathers the most powerful super-team ever assembled to counter-attack the Skrull gods! Face front, True Believers, and prepare for the pantheon-pounding premiere of... THE GOD SQUAD! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN 2 2.99

Written by MATT FRACTION Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA 50/50 Variant Cover by BRANDON PETERSON The new ongoing series - - a perfect jumping-on point for fans of this summer's blockbuster - - continues here! Tony Stark comes face-to-face with his biggest nightmare: an amoral twenty-something biohacker with no loyalties or allegiances to anything other than money and power. Oh, and he also happens to be the son of Tony's greatest nemesis. But what's the exact nature of Zeke Stane's menace? It's something unlike anything Tony has built before...and unlike anything Iron Man has had to beat before. The Golden Avenger faces the fight of his life! By rising star Matt Fraction (PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL, IMMORTAL IRON FIST) with jaw-dropping art by Salvador Larroca (UNCANNY X-MEN)! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

KICK ASS 3 (MR) 2.99

Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. You were wowed by the first two issues of this comic. But wait until you read issue three. Mark Millar (Civil War) and John Romita Jr (World War Hulk) only up the odds here and the pace is breathtaking. I read it weeks ago and I'm still having nightmares. Never have I seen such sickening violence sold to readers in the name of entertainment. If it wasn't selling so well we'd have to stop publishing this monster. Follow Dave's journey from zero to hero as he becomes a youtube celebrity. He sure kicked the ass of those drop-outs, didn't he? Join us this issue where he inspires others to dress up and hurt people. 32 PGS./Mature …$2.99

LORDS OF AVALON SOD 5 OF 6 2.99

Written by SHERRILYN KENYON Adapted by ROBIN FURTH Pencils & Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA As the ancient prophecies foretold, Seren now carries a child destined to become the next Penmerlin. But the unborn baby's power is so strong that Seren can no longer hide from the forces of Darkness. Wherever she goes, the demons of Camelot can find her. Will Morgen Le Fey capture Seren and force her child to become the slave of Darkness, or will Lord Kerrigan betray the evil he has served for centuries so that he can help the young weaver escape? Find out in the penultimate issue of Sherrilyn Kenyon's highly acclaimed Arthurian fantasy, Sword of Darkness. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99

NOVA 14 2.99

Written by ANDY LANNING & DAN ABNETT Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES Cover by ALEX MALEEV Continuing one of the wildest Galactus and Silver Surfer stories ever! He's got the power of the entire Nova Force. He's faced down the likes of Sphinx and Annihilus. But is the Human Rocket even in the same league as the Devourer of Worlds and his most famous herald? And what the blue blazes can Nova do when he finds himself the only thing standing between the big G and his next super-sized mega-meal? So, c'mon all you Silver Surfer & Galactus fans, take a chance on this book and find out why IGN.com says 'NOVA has become one of Marvel's best new series.' 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

OMEGA UNKNOWN 9 OF 10 2.99

Written by JONATHAN LETHEM & KARL RUSNAK Pencils & Cover by FAREL DALRYMPLE & PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER In the astounding climax of the saga of Omega versus the robot horde, a battle extraordinaire which will leave all our heroes changed, and one of them really and truly dead. The greatest rooftop performance since the Beatles' 'Let It Be'. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL 20 2.99

Written by MATT FRACTION & RICK REMENDER Art by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by ALEX MALEEV G.W. Bridge's heartbreakers and lifetakers--Domino, Silver Sable and Contessa Valentina Allegra di Fontaine of S.H.I.E.L.D.-- come gunning for The Punisher. Kid Punisher goes on another major rampage. And Jigsaw's noose tightens around Frank's neck as he puts a 100 million dollar bounty on Frank's head. Every bounty hunter in the Marvel U is gonna come gunning for the Punisher and there's only one place for him to run...underground. By Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) and Rick Remender (Fear Agent, The End League), with art by Howard Chaykin (WOLVERINE, WAR IS HELL: THE E FIRST FLIGHT OF THE PHANTOM EAGLE). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99

SECRET INVASION YU VAR 3 OF 8 50.00

SECRET INVASION MCNIVEN SKETCH VAR SI 3 OF 8 75.00

SECRET INVASION MCNIVEN VAR SI 3 OF 8 20.00

SECRET INVASION 3 OF 8 SI 3.99

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN Sketch Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN THE BLOCKBUSTER EVENT continues. Its Avenger versus Avenger. Hero versus hero! Norman Osborn versus Captain Marvel?? The Initiative versus an army of Super-Skrulls? Is Tony Stark really a- -? And who's that guy with an eye patch coming to save the day?? And, oh man, who did he bring with him? 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ …$3.99

SPIDER-MAN FAMILY 9 4.99

Written by PAUL TOBIN Art by DEREC AUCOIN Cover by SALVA ESPIN Spider-Man, the friendly neighborhood…chaperone? When the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier races off to fight a hostile UFO, Nick Fury asks (okay, tells) Spider-Man that he needs to watch after Bruce Banner. Now all Spidey needs to do is convince a city full of assorted thieves and felons (and…DANG…Dr. Octopus!) to KEEP IT DOWN for the day, cuz, you know, this is the guy that turns into the Hulk. PLUS: the story no one thought they would see, the debut of all-new backup feature 'Mr. & Mrs. Spider-Man'! In this first installment, using their individual talents, Peter and Mary Jane Parker join forces to prevent the Lizard from destroying his own family. 104 PGS./Rated A …$4.99

THOR SEARCH FOR ODIN 3.99

Thor 7 and 8 have both sold out at Diamond and Marvel is going back to press on a Must-Have collecting both scorching-hot issues in Thor: Search For Odin Must-Have. Writer J. Michael Straczynski is joined by special guest artist Marko Djurdjevic (Daredevil) for a two-part story collected in Thor: Search For Odin Must-Have which finds Thor searching for his father Odin. Hoping to restore Odin to his former life as Thor has already done for many Asgardians, the Thunder God may be in for the fight of his recently restored life as he finds his father locked in a battle that neither of their combined efforts can hope to win. Thor’s return to the Marvel Universe continues to wow critics and fans alike as the Thunder God’s new ongoing series has been hotter than lightning. Jesse Schedeen of IGN.com’s review of Thor 8 called it “another terrific issue in what is quickly developing into one of Marvel's best series.” Adam Chapman of Comixtreme.com said “JMS delivers a powerful script, and Djurdjevic captures it brilliantly with his artwork. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” Thor: Search For Odin Must-Have is the latest example of why Thor is one of the hottest characters at Marvel right now so don’t miss your chance to pick up this marvelous must-have.



DARK HORSE



BPRD 1946 3 OF 5 2.99

BPRD 1946 4 OF 5 2.99

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 15 2.99

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 15 Drew Goddard (W), Georges Jeanty (P/Cover), Andy Owens (I), Michelle Madsen (C), and Jon Foster (Cover) On sale June 4 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing Having traveled from her base in Scotland, Buffy ventures to the heart of Japan in order to reclaim her stolen scythe, in Drew Goddard's conclusion to Wolves at the Gate. Along the way, Buffy and the legion of Slayers join forces with the irresistible Dracula to defeat a tight-nit group of nefarious vampires, in which the Slayers suffer a massive hit. The celebrated Buffy Season Eight continues with Joss Whedon as executive producer, with Georges Jeanty (The American Way) as series artist, and Jon Foster on covers. Written by acclaimed television scribe Drew Goddard!

EVIL DEAD 4 OF 4 2.99

by Mark Verheiden & John Bolton From Dark Horse Comics. 'I didn't know it then, but there had been a change in strategy. Phase one had been a frontal assault . . . phase two was simpler . . . scare the livin' beejesus out of me.' Ash finds himself fighting both the cabin itself and terrifying, possessed versions of his companions. Will the curious power of the Book of the Dead (which started this whole violent mess) actually hold the key to his survival? In the final chapter of this adaptation and expansion of the classic Sam Raimi film, more disgusting, demonic bile will fly before Ash's night is over! Take a trip down memory lane to celebrate the first time The Evil Dead scared the pants off you or visit this evil cabin for the first time and enjoy. This is the original gore-fest that started it all and the comic-book series is peppered with moments of pure terror that weren't in the original film! NOTE: This title will also be offered in the April issue of PREVIEWS. Scheduled to ship 04/09/08. (750)



IMAGE



AMORY WARS II 1 OF 5 2.99

story CLAUDIO SANCHEZ art/cover TONY MOORE 'THE SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE, PART VI' The first new issue of 'The Amory Wars'! Trapped in space, Coheed and Cambria use their new-found abilities to face off against the awesome power of Admiral Vielar Crom; the Prise make a terrible sacrifice; and Supreme Tri-Mage Wilhelm Ryan reveals the secret behind his plans to power the ultimate weapon. Jumping out of the exciting events of the first epic mini-series, the final details of the star-spanning saga of 'The Second Stage Turbine Blade' come to light. The Amory Wars starts here! JUNE 4 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99

SPAWN 179 2.95

story DAVID HINE art BRIAN HABERLIN cover GREG CAPULLO Spawn battles his greatest enemy… HIMSELF! When Al Simmons was resurrected as a Hellspawn, he became symbiotically connected to his living necroplasmic costume. Now that costume has turned against him, and it's tearing him apart… MARCH 26

NOBLE CAUSES 34 3.50

NOBLE CAUSES 34 story JAY FAERBER art & cover YILDIRAY CINAR & RON RILEY The reinvigorated series continues with a villain straight from the pages of DYNAMO 5! The Noble family is hot on the trail of the super- villain called Bonechill, because he's the only person who can save Frost's life! MAY 21 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50

WITCHBLADE 118 2.99

Witchblade 118 (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic More than any other man, Kenneth Irons was the ultimate adversary for Witchblade wielder Sara Pezzini. But even though Irons is dead and buried, his reach may stretch beyond the grave. Sara's past comes back to haunt both her and Dani, as the creative team of Ron Marz (GREEN LANTERN, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH) and Stjepan Sejic (FIRST BORN) race toward the climax of their first storyline. Full Color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series

BRIT 6 2.99

story BRUCE BROWN art & cover CLIFF RATHBURN edited by ROBERT KIRKMAN The endgame is HERE! The mastermind behind the current troubles Brit has experienced: EXPOSED! Brit's sister's name: REVEALED! All this and the stage is set for the next senses-shattering story arc, starting next issue! If you haven't been reading Brit, this is the one to get. JANUARY 9



BLUEWATER



BLACKBEARD LEGACY 4 3.99

by Eric Arvin & Nicolas Giacondino Trapped on the island with her crew, cornered by a vengeful sea god, Hanna will have to use all of her wits to escape! Add to this Captain Purloin has finally caught up with her. Can she survive what is about to come down upon her? Was her trusting of the young island survivor Robbie Buckle her undoing, even if it had led her to more treasure than she had ever seen?

JASON & THE ARGONAUTS KINGDOM OF HADES 4 OF 4 3.99

by David McIntee & Rantz Armies march into battle, the dead rise from the earth's embrace, and even the gods are not immune from the perfidy of man's betrayals. The Argo's fate is in the hands of Poseidon, but the destiny of its crew depends on the outcome of Circe and Medea's attempts to settle their differences. As for the Argo's captain: Jason is already dead!

RAY HARRYHAUSEN FLYING SAUCERS VS EARTH 2 OF 4 3.99

by Ryan Burton & Alan Brooks The 4-issue mini-series by astonishing newcomer Ryan Burton and acclaimed artist Alan Brooks continues with invasions, explosions, and intergalactic double-crossings! After last issue's cliffhanger ending, the aliens make contact with the scientist Dr. Marvin, the man destined to save Earth! But is Earth the only planet he'll be saving?

RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS SINBAD ROGUE OF MARS 3 OF 5 3.99

by Thompson & Cruz Akdhar's treachery knows no bounds as Sinbad and company discover a traitor in their midst. Also, ancient Martian 'sorcery' propels Sinbad further down the road of fulfilling the prophecy. It's rockets, ray guns, and a race against evil in this exciting series!

RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS WRATH OF THE TITANS 4 OF 4 3.99

by Darren G. Davis & Nadir Balan In this final chapter of the epic adventure, Perseus comes face to face with his greatest challenge ever - and the life of his infant son, and every other life in the kingdom of Argos, is at stake! Have the gods abandoned Perseus in his hour of need? For the first time without divine aid, Perseus must make his stand, prove his mettle, and confront the surprising twists that await. Although his heroic stature in the annals of legend is secure, his destiny and his legacy may be in doubt.



DEVILS DUE



DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOL 3 12 OF 12 3.50

Writers: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: Pere Perez Cover Artists: A - Jeremy Roberts B - Tyler Walpole This is it! The final chapter in the epic trilogy! As the war against the forces of evil rages on, is there any hope of survival for any of the Companions? Will Raistlin give in to the temptation of the power he holds or will he stand next to his friends in their final battle?



DYNAMITE



BOYS 19 (MR) 2.99

by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson 'I Tell You No Lie, G.I.,' Part 1 of 4. Wee Hughie sits down with The Legend to get the lowdown on the Boys and their enemies from the very beginning. All will be revealed, or at least that's what Hughie's expecting - who started it all, who did what to whom, why the Twin Towers are still up and the Brooklyn Bridge is down. Meanwhile, Butcher and the others meet their sparring partners, and deep down in the bowels of their hovering headquarters, Annie and A-Train discover the Seven's darkest secret!

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ORIGINS 6 3.50

by Robert Napton & Jonathan Lau Dynamite Entertainment continues their successful run of Galactica 'origins' with an all new series focusing on the characters and events of the award-winning Sci-Fi series! Galactica veteran writer Robert Napton continues to tell the previously untold day of the early days of William Adama! Picking up several years after the events of the first issue, Lt. 'Husker' Adama is still serving on board the Battlestar Atlantia. As the cylon war rages around him, Adama is promoted to Captain and re-assigned to serve on board the Galactica. Jonathan Lau provides the interior art and the cover. Also available, a photo cover from the re-imagined, Emmy-Award nominated, show!

NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON ZERO 9 2.99

by Brandon Jerwa & Jackson Herbert The countdown has begun! The 12-issue 'season' of New Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero races towards its apocalyptic conclusion in this final story arc! Under the guiding hand of writer Brandon Jerwa, joined by artist Jackson Herbert, Season Zero has been praised for continuing the 'unseen' stories of the Galactica Universe. Now, with issue 9, the threads begun in issue 0 continue to wind together as Adama must face the growing presence of Byron Dane, who also happens to be on the radar of the human model Cylons living among the colonies! Featuring two covers, one by Herbert and the other a Galactica Photo Cover!

RED SONJA 34 2.99

by Brian Reed & Mel Rubi The big Red Sonja event concludes here! The final pages of this issue promise to be the most shocking in the history of Red Sonja as our heroine's ultimate fate is revealed! Will the river Styx and its boat-keeper Charon take pity on the She-Devil or will Sonja end her days among the dead! Find out in this issue featuring the return of Red Sonja artist Mel Rubi and series writer Brian Reed! Featuring three exciting covers, including our main cover from definitive Red Sonja artist Mel Rubi, along with two stunning pieces, one by Adriano Batista and the other by Fabiano Neves!



IDW



DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS 7 3.99

Pat Mills & John Wagner, Steve Moore (w); Dave Gibbons (a); Joe Corroney (c) IDW Publishing continues its re-presentation of classic Doctor Who comics from across time and space as the Fourth Doctor goes up against the 'Dogs of Doom' by Pat Mills, John Wagner, and Dave Gibbons, and, in a tale written by Steve Moore, 'The Time Witch!' This latest early tale features all-new colors over Dave Gibbons' classic art. Artist Joe Corroney (Star Trek: Klingons) provides an all-new cover recreating a scene from the classic comics.

DUO STARS #1 3.99 2.00

Ashley Wood (w & a) Acclaimed writer/artist Ashley Wood takes on the world of street-racing as only he can. In this two-part tale, enter a world of illegal drag-racing, where the vehicles aren't cars at all… instead, they're robots with minds and motivations of their own. Pumping pistons, crazed characters, and cool sneakers await you in Duo Stars. And each issue will be adorned by two Wood covers, too!

FX 4 OF 6 3.99

Wayne Osborne (w); John Byrne (a & c) What's the worst that could happen at the school science fair? Too much vinegar in the clay volcano? Not when all-new villain Madcap's entered. And when a stricken friend is taken to the hospital, the journey is violently interrupted by yet another new baddie, Mudslide. Who is pulling his strings? What's going on here? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this pulse-pounding fourth issue brought to you by Wayne Osborne and John Byrne.

IGOR MOVIE PREQUEL 2 3.99

Dara Naraghi (w); Grant Bond (a & c) The upcoming animated feature film IGOR will feature the voices of John Cleese, John Cusack, and Steve Buscemi, and this series of all-new, original stories will serve as a lead-in to the movie by introducing you to Igor, Scamper, Brain, and all the other delightfully twisted characters from the land of Malaria. In our second issue, our intrepid hero (assisted by Scamper, the immortal rabbit), continues his quest to become the first Igor to enter the Evil Science Fair. Presented for the first time anywhere, see the origin of Brain, who is... well, a brain in a jar. On wheels. With a mechanical arm. But unfortunately, not much smarts. Courtesy of Dara Naraghi (Lifelike) and artist Grant Bond (Clockwork Girl).

MACK BOLAN THE EXECUTIONER DEVILS TOOLS 3 OF 5 3.99

Doug Wojtowicz (w); S.L. Gallant (a); Justin Randall (c) IDW Publishing teams up with Gold Eagle Books to bring back to comics one of the longest-running adventure novel series: Don Pendleton's Mack Bolan, the Executioner! With Brownsville and the Border Steel Cartel still reeling from the fallout of Bolan's first 24 hours in Texas, the Executioner goes on the hunt with the assistance of Agents Cooke and Nye. But Border Steel isn't going to give up without a fight. Doug Wojtowicz, SL Gallant and Louis Antonio Delgado attempt to contain the mayhem unleashed in this firefight, while Justin Randall struggles to keep the cover from blowing off this book.

STAR TREK ASSIGNMENT EARTH 2 3.99

John Byrne (w & a & c) The first-ever Star Trek series from comic book legend John Byrne continues! Telling the story of the Assignment: Earth Trek spin-off from Gene Roddenberry that never came to pass, a time-traveling U.S.S. Enterprise intersects with Gary Seven's efforts to save the future from a 1969 crisis that only he and his assistant Roberta can avert! With writing, art and cover from the comics icon himself.

STAR TREK NEW FRONTIER 3 3.99

Peter David (w); Stephen Thompson (a & c) Acclaimed writer Peter David's first-ever Star Trek: New Frontier miniseries continues! In issue 3, Mackenzie Calhoun has caught up with the fleeing Admiral Jellico, and the Excalibur is prepared to blow both Jellico and the time ship out of space... until Calhoun discovers the shocking truth of who is behind both Jellico's apparently treasonous acts and the theft of the experimental vessel. Stephen Thompson again provides the art and cover for this special issue.

TANK GIRL VISIONS OF BOOGA 2 3.99

Alan Martin (w); Rufus Dayglo (a); Ashley Wood (c) The Book of Hipster Gold. Just when you thought that things couldn't get any worse for Tank Girl and her kangaroo lover Booga, a whole world of poo lands on their brow-beaten heads. But down there at the bottom of the barrel there are important discoveries to be made and life lessons to be learnt. Join the gang as they get out on the road again, and marvel at their fate and fortune as they unearth an unpublished lost classic of Beat literature. Brought to you by the shakey hand of Rufus Dayglo, the half-melted brain of Alan C. Martin and the enormous Y-fronts of Ashley Wood.

TRANSFORMERS BEST OF UK SPACE PIRATES 4 3.99

Simon Furman (w); Will Simpson, Tim Perkins (a); Dan Khanna (c) Continuing the reprints of the best TRANSFORMERS sagas from across the pond! In the aftermath of the AUTOBOTS driving off the Quintessons and saving Autobot City, the stage is set for the prelude chapters to the upcoming epic Time Wars! How will the stunning final moments of Space Pirates set the wheels in motion for the legendary tale that sends the story across the galaxy and through time itself? Check out these classic reprint issues and find out! From longtime TRANSFORMERS scribe Simon Furman, with a new cover by breakout TRANSFORMERS artist Dan Khanna!

TRANSFORMERS MOVIE SEQUEL REIGN OF STARSCREAM 2 3.99

Chris Mowry, Chris Ryall (w); Alex Milne (a); Alex Milne, James Raiz (c) The official continuation of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movie continues here! In part two, 'To Be King,' STARSCREAM's machinations on Mars move forward… but they also catch the vigilant eyes of a team of AUTOBOTS, and the battle begins! The AUTOBOTS, however, will soon learn that STARSCREAM is not alone… co-writers Chris Ryall (Transformers Movie Prequel) and Chris Mowry, along with artist Alex Milne (Transformers Movie Adaptation) continue their tale that explains, expounds upon and expands the world of the TRANSFORMERS movie! Ask your retailer how to get a variant cover by James Raiz, too!



ZENESCOPE



TALES FROM WONDERLAND MAD HATTER 1 3.99

by Ralph Tedesco, Joe Dodd & Nei Ruffino Return to Wonderland once more in the second one-shot which reveals the mysterious and disturbing past of the man who became the madness. A local hero has somehow been thrown into insanity as he attempts to adapt to a world intent on taking his mind. But he soon realizes that there is only way to adapt to the un-adaptable. You know how the saying goes: 'If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!' Discover the origin of the infamous Mad Hatter in an issue that will leave readers jaw-dropped! Features part two of an eight-page back-up story that will reveal the true origin and discovery of the place known as Wonderland.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES 27 2.99

by Dan Wickline 3 blind mice, see how they run - and run for their lives they will when Belinda gets a hold of them! When three conmen meet a lonely old woman who puts them up for free they think they've hit the jackpot. As they freeload off of their sweet hostess they concoct a scheme to rob her blind. But the crooks soon come to realize that in the world of Grimm Fairy Tales, nothing ever goes as planned!



ADULT



A G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY 82 (A) 4.99

BOOTLEG 19 (A) 12.95



MAGAZINES



SCRYE AUG 2008 122 5.99

SCRYE features the Magic expansion, Shadowmoor, including a complete player's guide! Plus, coverage of Upper Deck's Marvel Ultimate Battles and World of WarCraft: Servants of the Betrayer, the Crossfire expansion for the 24 TCG, and more! SCRYE also has complete monthly card lists and price guide for Magic: The Gathering!

GEEK MONTHLY VOL 2 6 5.99

Geek Monthly is dedicated to anything and everything that geeks obsess about, like the latest toys, anime, television shows, movies, games and DVDs. But there is more to the modern geek, so expect the lowdown on all sorts of things from the latest apply-to-the-forehead headache cure to how technology is being used in haute cuisine.



TRADES



DC COMICS



BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT MMPB 7.99

by Louise Simonson Based on the upcoming, direct-to-DVD animated movie, Batman: Gotham Knight! After Batman Begins, before The Dark Knight! After Wayne Manor is burned to the ground, Bruce Wayne establishes a new base of operations, and - as the Batman - refines his personal vigilante mission, encountering foes both old and new!

FABLES TP THE GOOD PRINCE (MR) VOL 10 17.99

Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and Aaron Alexovich Cover by James Jean Collecting issues 60-69 of the hit series, collecting the epochal 'Good Prince' storyline. Flycatcher is drawn into the spotlight as he discovers the startling truth about his own past as the Frog Prince. At the same time, he learns that the Adversary plans to destroy his foes once and for all. How can the meek Flycatcher stop this deadly foe? Advance-solicited; on sale May 28 • 240 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS

INFINITY INC TP LUTHORS MONSTERS VOL 01 14.99

Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by Max Fiuamara & Matthew Southworth Collecting the first five issues of the new series! When Lex Luthor and his Everyman project was taken down by John Henry Irons, it appeared the story of Infinity Inc. was over. But one year-plus later, it seems that life hasn't been kind to Starlight, Fury and Nuklon… Advance-solicited; on sale May 28 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US

LEGION OF SUPER HEROES 1050 YEARS IN THE FUTURE TP 19.99

Written and illustrated by various Cover by Neal Adams Celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of DC's greatest super-teams with the best stories starring the guardians of the 30th century: The Legion of Super-Heroes! In the 30th century, teenaged super-heroes from every world in the United Planets have banded together against evil! 2008 is the 50th anniversary of the LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES and, in celebration, DC is publishing the first-ever 'best of' Legion collection. This collection features stories by acclaimed Legion writers including Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel, Jim Shooter and Paul Levitz, artists Curt Swan and Keith Giffen, and many others from ADVENTURE COMICS 247, 304, 312, 354-355, SUPERBOY & THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 212, LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 300 and 0, LEGENDS OF THE DCU 80-PAGE GIANT 2 and THE LEGION 3! As a bonus, this volume will also include articles by past Legion creators, timelines, character profiles, cover galleries and more. Advance-solicited; on sale May 28 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS HAUNTED TANK TP VOL 02 16.99

Written by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert Art by Kubert, Russ Heath, Irv Novick, Mike Sekowsky and others Cover by Kubert 500 pages of classic war stories, from the pages of G.I. COMBAT 120-157 (1966-1973)! Advance-solicited; on sale May 28 • 560 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

TOM STRONG TP VOL 06 17.99

Written by Alan Moore, Michael Moorcock and others Art by Chris Sprouse, Jerry Ordway, Ben Oliver and others Cover by Sprouse & Jose Villarrubia Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse return for one grand, final story in which Tom Strong and family are on hand for the apocalypse. All this and more awaits in this wondrous final installment of the Tom Strong saga collecting issues 31-36 of the classic series! Advance-solicited; on sale May 28 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US



MARVEL



HEDGE KNIGHT II SWORN SWORD PREM HC 19.99

HEDGE KNIGHT II SWORN SWORD PREM HC DM ED 19.99

Written by GEORGE R.R. MARTIN Adapted by BEN AVERY Pencils and Cover by MIKE S. MILLER Adapting New York Times best-selling author George R. R. Martin's SWORN SWORD! The long-awaited sequel to HEDGE KNIGHT tells the story of the adventures of Ser Duncan and his squire one year after their initial meeting at the tournament in Ashford. After traveling the land in search of the puppeteer girl Tanselle, Dunk and Egg find themselves in the charge of Ser Eustace, an aged knight who has accepted Dunk as his sworn sword. But Ser Eustace has another knight in his service who is nothing but trouble, and he will make Dunk's life far more difficult when he rashly attacks a peasant and causes grief to a local noble, the Lady Rohanne Webber. But the Lady Rohanne has problems of her own - and she knows the truth about Ser Eustace and the side he took in the battle of Redgrass Field. Collecting HEDGE KNIGHT II: SWORN SWORD 1-6. 152 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2650-8 Trim size: standard

HULK VS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE TP 24.99

Written by STAN LEE, ROGER MCKENZIE, BILL MANTLO, PETER DAVID & HOWARD MACKIE Penciled by JACK KIRBY, MARIE SEVERIN, FRANK MILLER, SAL BUSCEMA, TODD MCFARLANE, JOHN ROMITA JR. & JORGE LUCAS Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Before WORLD WAR HULK, before PLANET HULK, the Green Goliath spent years fighting the finest the Marvel Universe has to offer! Hulk vs. the Thing! Hulk vs. Thor! Hulk vs. the Silver Surfer, Wolverine and more! Whether facing a tag-team match from the Fantastic Four and the Avengers or going one-and-one against Spider-Man and Daredevil, the Incredible Hulk's the strongest one there is no matter who his opponents are! Also featuring the X-Men, S.H.I.E.L.D. and Fin Fang Foom! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR 25-26, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY 112, TALES TO ASTONISH 92-93, DAREDEVIL 163, INCREDIBLE HULK 300 AND 340, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN 14; and HULK VS. FIN FANG FOOM 1. 200 PGS./All Ages …$24.99

HULK WWH TP FRONT LINE 16.99

Written by PAUL JENKINS & PETER DAVID Penciled by RAMON BACHS, AL RIO, LEE WEEKS & SEAN PHILLIPS Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Your street-level view of the Hulk's invasion! The Green Goliath has returned to Earth on a collision course with some of Marvel's mightiest heroes. So what does that mean for the ordinary people caught in the crossfire? Ben Urich and Sally Floyd, fresh from their appearance in Civil War: Front Line, pound the pavement to uncover the story behind the story! Plus: Who wants our tireless reporters to take down J. Jonah Jameson, and how do they want them to do it? Grab your press pass, and join the Civil War: Front Line team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Ramon Bachs as they take you to the middle of the action. Also featuring the Prologue to World War Hulk! As Hulk's great stone ship approaches the planet, he prepares for the war on the horizon by reliving past conflicts with Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Doctor Strange and the Inhumans. Collecting WORLD WAR HULK PROLOGUE: WORLD BREAKER and WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE 1-5. 196 PGS./Rated T+ …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2666-9

MIGHTY AVENGERS PREM HC ULTRON INITIATIVE VOL 01 19.99

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by FRANK CHO Cover by FRANK CHO The wait is over!! The Mighty Avengers assemble! Gathered together to be the greatest Avengers team ever, but who picked them? And why? And which A-list Avengers villain returns, revamped and reloaded for the ultimate revenge? Big super hero adventures from the multi-award winning team of Bendis and Cho. Collecting MIGHTY AVENGERS 1-6.

NEW AVENGERS TP TRUS`T VOL 07 19.99

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by LEINIL YU & CARLO PAGULAYAN Cover by LEINIL YU Who do you trust? In the wake of the superhero Civil War, outlaw Avengers Luke Cage, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Spider-Woman, Dr. Strange and Iron Fist are still fighting the good fight, joined by two new recruits: mistress of mimicry Echo and long-lost Avengers mainstay Hawkeye, now Ronin. But when the heroes uncover evidence of a secret invasion by shape-shifting Skrulls, paranoia starts to tear the team apart. Who can they trust when any one of them might be an alien monster in disguise? Which Avenger betrays the group? And can the embattled rebel Avengers survive when new supernatural crime boss the Hood targets them with an army of super-villains? Find out in this prelude to Marvel's SECRET INVASION saga - guest-starring Deathlok, Tigra and the Mighty Avengers! Collecting NEW AVENGERS 32-37 and NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL 2. 184 PGS./Rated A …$19.99

PENANCE RELENTLESS TP 13.99

Written by PAUL JENKINS Penciled by PAUL GULACY Cover by PAUL GULACY From the pages of CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE and THUNDERBOLTS! Once he was a hero, now only a shell of Robbie Baldwin remains. As Penance, he begins a slow descent into madness: the most hated man in America, blamed for the disaster at Stamford, tortured by visions of his failure and obsessed with strange, seemingly meaningless numbers. A relentless pursuit begins... Collecting PENANCE: RELENTLESS 1-5. 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$13.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2857-1

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN TP HOLLYWOOD NEW PTG VOL 10 12.99

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by MARK BAGLEY A major movie studio is making a summer blockbuster about Spider-Man, and the Ultimate wall-crawler swings by the set to give the producers a piece of his mind. But someone else is even hotter about being in the film than Spidey: Doctor Octopus, who just may shut the production down if he doesn't get final edit! As the cameras roll, the real wall-crawler and Doc Ock go head-to-head behind the scenes! Collects ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN 54-59. 144 PGS./ALL AGES

X-FACTOR VISIONARIES PETER DAVID TP VOL 04 15.99

PETER DAVID VOL. 4 TPB Written by PETER DAVID, SHANA DAVID & SKIP DIETZ Penciled by JAE LEE, JOE QUESADA, CHRIS BATISTA, TERRY SHOEMAKER & BUZZ Cover by JOE QUESADA X-Factor's part in the X-Cutioner's Song Saga sets them against X-Force while the life of mutual mentor Professor X hangs in the balance! The mutant teams finally rally to the same side, only to be outnumbered by three times the scheming as Apocalypse, Stryfe and Mister Sinister vie to see who can kill them first! The Horsemen, the Mutant Liberation Front and the Dark Riders are all in on a wild battleride leading to the Moon and a turning point in mutantdom's destiny! All this plus jousting in Genosha, trips into our heroes' deepest psyches and final battle with the deadliest enemies X-Factor's never heard of! Guest-starring the X-Men, Doc Samson and more! Collecting X-FACTOR 84-89 and ANNUAL 8. 136 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99

X-MEN COMPLETE AGE OF APOCALYPSE EPIC TP VOL 01 29.99

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL, FABIAN NICIEZA, WARREN ELLIS, LARRY HAMA, JEPH LOEB & JOHN FRANCIS MOORE Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO, ROGER CRUZ, TONY DANIEL, STEVE EPTING, ADAM KUBERT, ANDY KUBERT, KEN LASHLEY, JOE MADUREIRA, STEVE SKROCE & MORE Cover by JOE MADUREIRA See your favorite mutants through a dark glass as the epic that literally rebuilt the X-Men in eight miniseries and more continues! Apocalypse has conquered half of humankind and is ready to destroy them all! Magneto and his Amazing X-Men fight to protect humans and mutants alike, only to learn from Bishop (now on his THIRD reality and counting) that his world might need to be unmade! Plus: excerpts from Apocalypse's own files on the alternate-universe X-Men, and their friends and foes...but which is which? Featuring Blink and Sabretooth of the Exiles! Collects X-MEN: ALPHA, AGE OF APOCALYPSE: THE CHOSEN, GENERATION NEXT 1, ASTONISHING X-MEN VOL. 1 1, X-CALIBRE 1, GAMBIT AND THE X-TERNALS 1-2, WEAPON X VOL. 1 1-2, AMAZING X-MEN 1-2, FACTOR X 1-2 and X-MAN 1

ZOMBIE SIMON GARTH TP (MR) 13.99

Written by KYLE HOTZ & ERIC POWELL Penciled by KYLE HOTZ Cover by KYLE HOTZ The last time we saw Simon Garth, the bank teller single-handedly stopped a gang of murderous robbers and got shot, bitten by zombies and med-evac-ed straight into Army custody for scientific experimentation as death and the necrotic infection overtook him fast. No problem, right? Find out how Simon got out of THAT one - assuming he did - and check out his further adventures battling the undead - unless, that is, he's one of them now - in a brutal, gory, disgusting…awesome re-imagining of one of Marvel's strangest horror heroes, that could only be dreamed up by artist/co-writer Kyle Hotz (ZOMBIE) and Eric Powell (The Goon)! Collecting THE ZOMBIE: SIMON GARTH 1-4. 96 PGS./Explicit Content …$13.99



DARK HORSE



CONAN BORN ON THE BATTLEFIELD HC 24.95

KURT BUSIEK (W) and GREG RUTH (A) On sale May 21 Writer Kurt Busiek and artist Greg Ruth team up to give you the story of Conan's early life, from his birth on a Cimmerian battlefield to his coming-of-age as a warrior in the pivotal Battle of Venarium. Sewing the seeds of the Barbarian's momentous career, this chronicle of Conan's youthful conquests - both martial and carnal-also showcases master storytellers Busiek and Ruth's work at its finest. '[Ruth's art] is gorgeous to look at, conveying a different but equally lush vision of Cimmeria and the rest of Hyborea.' - The Fourth Rail 'Ruth captures both the beauty of the unspoiled land and the ugliness of such a rugged life in perfect measure.' - The Fourth Rail • Direct Market exclusive hardcover! The origin of the barbarian!

INDIANA JONES OMNIBUS TP VOL 02 24.95

INDIANA JONES OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 Various (W/A) On sale June 25 FC, 384 pages $24.95 TPB, 6' x 9' Excitement and danger follow Dr. Henry Jones Jr. around the globe in this collection of classic, long-out-of-print stories! From Greece to Germany, the South Pacific to the seas of the Vikings, his race against the Nazis to recover artifacts like the Golden Fleece, the Philosopher's Stone, or the Spear of Destiny will run him afoul of legendary monsters, ancient cults, and armies of the undead! Undeniably thrilling, these are the stories that define the meaning of adventure. • Cover art by Dave Dorman! • Collects Indiana Jones and the Golden Fleece 1-2, Indiana Jones and the Shrine of the Sea Devil, Indiana Jones and the Iron Phoenix 1-4, Indiana Jones and the Spear of Destiny 1-4, Indiana Jones and the Sargasso Pirates

LOBSTER JOHNSON TP IRON PROMETHEUS VOL 01 17.95

Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Jason Armstrong (A), and Dave Stewart (C) One sale June 18 FC, 140 pages $17.95 TPB, 7' x 10' After years of captivating fans from the pages of Hellboy and B.P.R.D., the pulp-style adventures of Lobster Johnson take the limelight in this collection of the Lobster's first solo series. Written and featuring a cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, and drawn by Jason Armstrong (Ferro City, The Sensational Spider-Man), Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus is a wild ride full of fearsome monsters, mad scientists, and threats from the world beyond. • Collects Lobster Johnson: Iron Prometheus 1-5, sketchbook section, plus The Secret History of Lobster Johnson.

PATH OF THE ASSASSIN TP (MR VOL 11 9.95

Ninjas, samurai, hot lovin', political intrigue, and gold! Path of the Assassin has it all in spades! Hanzo, the heroic ninja for the future shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, has been in some tight situations before, but nothing like the trap set for him by a ninja from a competing warlord's clan! And to settle this trickery, a sexy battle of wits and weapons. Meanwhile, Tokugawa is moving across the battlefield on his way to Japan's future. Path of the Assassin is a pinnacle in (Lone Wolf and Cub creators) Koike and Kojima's fantastic and seemingly unending stable of awesome samurai manga. And as usual, these works don't wane as they draw toward their final volumes! • Presented, as always, in the original, unflopped, unretouched format, Path of the Assassin is a series you won't be able to put back on the bookshelf. • Comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.

PREDATOR OMNIBUS VOL 03 24.95

PREDATOR OMNIBUS: VOL 3 Various (W/A) On sale June 11 FC, 344 pages $24.95 TPB, 6' x 9' Death often hides in the dark, isolated corners of the earth-in thick woods, steaming swamps, or angry seas. These natural dangers of animal, weather, and terrain often give rise to legends and folk tales of demons, serpents, and ghosts to put an understandable face to the unknown. And while many myths have a basis in reality, some are reality, the reality of the presence of Predators: alien hunters as savage as they are intelligent, as cunning as they are merciless. And when rational men stand face to face with a sea serpent, a Gollywomp, or the New Jersey Devil bent on taking trophies, they have but two choices-fight the myth or become history! • Value-priced, quality package featuring over three hundred story pages, many never before collected. • Featuring work by top comics creators, including Eisner Award winners Evan Dorkin and Mark Schultz and legendary artist Gene Colan.

STAR WARS OMNIBUS DROIDS TP VOL 01 24.95

STAR WARS OMNIBUS : DROIDS Various (W/A) On sale June 18 FC, 440 pages $24.95 TPB, 6' x 9' Before the fateful day Luke Skywalker met Artoo and Threepio for the first time, those two troublesome droids had some amazing adventures all their own! Entangled with pirates, bounty hunters, rock monsters, and the notorious space criminal Olag Greck, they do their best to stick together in a dangerous galaxy where anything can happen. • Stand-alone book featuring material not previously published. Presenting every Droids story published by Dark Horse, this vast volume follows R2-D2 and C-3PO in a series of stories fun for Star Wars fans of any age! • Containing the out-of-print classics, 'The Kalarba Adventures,' 'Rebellion,' the never-before-collected 'Seasons of Revolt,' and featuring 'The Protocol Offensive'-plotted by C-3PO himself, actor Anthony Daniels-these tales brim with the wonder and whimsy that made this unlikely pair the most popular droids in the galaxy!



IMAGE



CRAWL SPACE TP XXXOMBIES VOL 01 12.99

story RICK REMENDER, TONY MOORE & KIERON DWYER art & cover KIERON DWYER 1977, with hopes of paying off his debit to a ruthless mob boss, sleazy porn producer Wong Hung Lau gathers a bevy of adult stars for a sequestered weekend of film making. However, when they emerge days later, they discover a zombie plague has overrun a now-quarantined Los Angeles. Collects CRAWL SPACE 1-4 APRIL 23 • 96 PAGES • FC • $12.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

INVINCIBLE TP OUT OF THIS WORLD VOL 09 14.99

story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE Allen the Alien returns to Earth as directed by the Coalition of Planets - he's come to gather information from Mark about his father - the Viltrumite Traitor. Meanwhile, the Viltrumites have come to Earth to check up on Mark's progress as the reluctant Viltrumite Agent of Earth. Alse: There are fights. Collects INVINCIBLE 42-47.

MONSTER ZOO GN 14.99

MONSTER ZOO OGN story DOUG TENNAPEL art & cover DOUG TENNAPEL It's Earthworm Jim and Cat Scratch creator DOUG TENNAPEL next graphic novel! Hot on the heels of IRON WEST and FLINK, MONSTER ZOO tells the story of a young boy who discovers his local zoo may be more frightening than he imagined! MAY 7 • 120 PAGES • BW • $12.99

NECROMANCER TP VOL 01 14.99

From science fiction writer Joshua Ortega (FREQUENCIES) and fan favorite penciler Francis Manapul (WITCHBLADE, THE DARKNESS), comes the story of Abigail van Alstine. Abigail is a stunning, smart high school student who just happens to be a natural spellcaster and adept in The Way. Abigail is thrust into the world of magic and soon ensnared in a larger conflict between the Church of Mali, an ancient demon, the Dark Agents, and the mysterious Hierarchy. What will Abby's inexperience cost her in this grand game? Necromancer is a gothic fantasy adventure brought to you by two storytelling powerhouses who pull you in and never let go! This collection includes all six issues, plus bonus material such as character designs, layout, and lots more. Find out about the book people have been talking about all year!

PILOT SEASON 2007 TP 14.99

(W) Top Cow's Finest (A) Top Cow's Finest (Cov) Stjepan Sejic Now that the voting is over and the two winners of Pilot Season 2007 have been announced, here's your chance to take another look at all the candidates in one neat collection! This star-studded volume features original stories and art by a cool mix of fresh newcomers and seasoned veterans, including Ian Edginton (Scarlet Traces), Stjepan Sejic (FIRST BORN), Joshua Hale Fialkov (Elk's Run), Rick Mays (Ultimate Marvel Team-Up), Joshua Ortega (Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer), Jonboy Meyers (Ninja Scroll), Jason Aaron (Wolverine), Jorge Lucas (The Incredible Hulk), Joe Casey (Uncanny X-Men) and Kevin Maguire (JLA Classified). Collects all five 1 issues-Angelus, Cyblade, The Necromancer, Ripclaw and Velocity.PILOT SEASON 2007

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

TELLOS COLOSSAL TP VOL 01 17.99

story TODD DEZAGO art & cover MIKE WIERINGO Journey with young Jarek and his tiger-warrior companion, Koj, as they team up with pirate princess, Serra, to confront the dread Malesur, a villain set on devouring the denizens of this magical, patchwork world! TELLOS is an all-ages rollercoaster ride of action and adventure, mystery and magic, and good versus evil! The perfect format for the perfect bedtime story - for children of ALL ages! MARCH 5



ANTARTIC



OZ TP VOL 01 MAYHEM IN MUNCHKINLAND VOL 01 19.99

by Stuart Kerr, Ralph Griffith & Bill Bryan The Emerald City tarnished, the Yellow Brick Road in ruins, the Scarecrow, Lion and the Tin Man gone! Oz is no longer the happy fantasyland of wonderful wizards. It's an Oz where a great evil has come to despoil it. Into this world of Winkies, Witches, and Winged Monkeys come a trio of friends from Earth. They find themselves in the midst of a civil war, one that threatens to destroy Oz forever!



ASPEN



FATHOM TP INTO THE DEPTHS VOL 02 29.99

by J.T. Krul & Koi Turnbull Worlds collide when the might of the bloodthirsty Admiral Maylander and the United States military declare war on the Blue civilizations nestled deep under the ocean's surface. Following the classic events of the original Fathom series, the second thrilling volume finds underwater biologist Aspen Matthews struggling to accept the startling reality of her true identity. All in the midst of an all out war between the humans and the Blue! Collecting for the first time the sold out Fathom: Beginnings and Zero issue, as well as issues 1 though 11, this is 320 pages of everything Fathom!



IDW



CORY DOCTOROWS FUTURISTIC TALES HERE AND NOW S/N HC 24.99

Dara Naraghi, James L. Kuhoric, Dan Taylor, J.C. Vaughn (w); Dustin Evans, Paul McCaffrey, Esteve Polls, Daniel Warner, more (a); Paul Pope (c) Writer and BoingBoing.net co-editor Cory Doctorow has won acclaim for his science-fiction writing as well as his Creative Commons presentation of his material. Now, IDW Publishing is proud to present six standalone stories adapted from Doctorow's work, each featuring cover art by some of comics' top talents. Stories collected include: - The Locus Award-winning 'When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth' - 'Anda's Game', a story selected for inclusion in the Michael Chabon edited 2005 Best American Short Stories - 'Craphound', a story selected for Year's Best Science Fiction XVI - 'Nimby and the D-Hoppers', selected for Year's Best Science Fiction 9 - The Hugo-nominated and Locus Award-winning 'I Robot' - 'After the Siege.' This special hardcover edition includes a Doctorow-signed and numbered tip-in plate. *Note: These stories will also be offered digitally through Doctorow's Creative Commons license.

SILENT HILL DEAD/ALIVE TP 19.99

WORMWOOD CALAMARI RISING TP 19.99

Ben Templesmith (w, a, c) Just when Wormwood thought he could finally have that quiet drink without worrying about the world coming to an end, or a friend with a parasitic infection trying to kill him, The Brotherhood of the Calamari decide to crash the party. Since their last meeting, they've tracked him across the thousand million dimensional possibilities of existence-and this time the entire Squideeverse is with them. Wormwood is going to learn the hard way he can't keep running from his problems as his oldest foe now threatens his favorite watering hole, Earth, with absorption into the Calamari group mind. Complete with additional sketches and doodlings from the twisted mind of Scream Award-nominated writer/artist (and 30 Days of Night co-creator) Ben Templesmith.

STREET FIGHTER II MANGA GN VOL 03 12.95

by Masaomi Kanzaki Months after the World Warrior tournament, Chun-Li is once again drawn into a web of intrigue involving Shadaloo. The search for answers will bring her back into conflict with the toughest fighters in the world and reveal the secrets of Ghost Dream Island, a place where a fighter's worst enemy is themselves!



ALL AGES



OWLY GN TIME TO BE BRAVE VOL 04 10.00

by Andy Runton The fourth graphic novel in the award winning, all-ages series, Owly: Don't Be Afraid tells the story of a new visitor to the forest. He may be misunderstood because of how he looks, but things aren't always what they seem, and everyone soon finds out that the power of friendship can fix just about anything. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Andy Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Mike Kunkel's Herobear and the Kid.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES TP VOL 07 7.95

by Various Relive classic Sonic stories with this collection of issues 25-28 of Sonic's ongoing comic book series in a special 5' x 7 1/2' edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper-so you can feel like you're zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves Knothole Village! This action-packed edition features the first comic book appearances of Metal Sonic, Amy Rose, Sonic's betrayal of the Freedom Fighters, and the solo story that led to Tails' own mini-series! With stories like 'Go Ahead, Mecha My Day,' 'Scrambled Hedgehog,' and 'Growing Pains,' fans of the speedy hedgehog and his friends will feel the blast of wind as Sonic goes racing by!



BOOKS



ANITA BLAKE BLOOD NOIR HC 25.95

by Laurell K. Hamilton A favor for Jason, vampire hunter Anita Blake's werewolf lover, puts her in the center of a full-blown scandal that threatens master-vampire Jean-Claude's reign - and makes her a pawn in an ancient vampire queen's new rise to power!



ART



ART OF AL RIO TP VOL 02 9.95

by Al Rio Drop-dead gorgeous never looked so good! One of the most prolific and supremely talented artists working in comics today, Al Rio offers yet another showcase of fabulous babes, hot jungle queens, and various deadly femmes!He pencils, he inks, he colors, he paints, he sculpts, and it wouldn't be surprising if he could perform open heart surgery with a plastic spork! Al Rio has got to one of the prolific and supremely talented artists working in comics today! And as most overly-abled types, he makes it all looks so damned effortless! His blend of expressive faces, knowledge of realistic anatomy, and stylish composition puts him high above the usual comic book artist. Then there's his women! The real focus of the Rio allure, and why we put these showcases together! The first Art of Al Rio was a real hit with fans, and this follow-up will not disappoint! More fabulous babes, hot jungle queens, and various deadly femmes! Drop-dead gorgeous never looked so good! See what Mr Rio does on his 'off' hours!



TOYS



BATMAN JLU PLASTIC BUST BANK 9.99

Batman is the mastermind behind the Justice League, the protectors of mankind, and now he now be in your home or office as banks, protecting your money! Conveniently sized at 7 ¾' x 6' x 9,' you can place the roto-cast Batman plastic bust bank anywhere!

BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE STATUE BOB KANE 69.99

SCULPTED BY JACK MATTHEWS The popular BATMAN BLACK & WHITE line of artist-inspired statues continues! This original design, based on the art of Bob Kane, the creator of BATMAN, is certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct's line of BATMAN BLACK & WHITE statues. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition statue reflects the style of Batman from his earliest appearances and the classic origin story from Detective Comics 33. The statue measures approximately 8' tall x 5.25' wide x 5.25' deep. It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Advance-solicited; on sale June 4, 2008

BATMAN THE KILLING JOKE COLLECTORS SET 34.99

Based on the art of Brian Bolland New action figures inspired by the stunning story that redefined evil! This collector set features newly sculpted versions of legendary foes Batman and The Joker as they appear in this classic story, as well as the 48-page Prestige Format Special, written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Brian Bolland! It's everything Killing Joke fans could want! Packaged in a 4-color window box. * BATMAN 6.75' * THE JOKER 6.75' Includes 48-page prestige format comic book! Advance-solicited; On sale June 4, 2008