PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #7 PREVIEWS #9 (SEPTEMBER 2007) Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from November 2007 through January 2008! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #49 Each issue of Marvel Previews will be a comic book-sized, 96-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel’s upcoming releases — it’s your one source for advanced Marvel solicitations! This September issue features items scheduled to ship in November 2007! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #9 (SEPTEMBER 2007) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late August 2007 for items on sale in November 2007. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #9 (SEPTEMBER 2007) Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, Adult Material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 HALLOWEEN MINI-COMICS Sold in bundles of 25 and shipped weeks before Halloween, these mini-comics are small in size but big in fun, and make the perfect alternative to candy! LITTLE ARCHIE HALLOWEEN 2007 MINI-COMIC by Dexter Taylor; Cover by Bob Bolling The Little Archie gang stars in “The House That Wouldn’t Move!” When the mayor of Riverdale announces that he plans to tear down a spooky old house to make way for his new highway, Little Archie and Little Betty decide to take one last stroll through their favorite childhood “haunt.” Could what they discover there be the key to saving the old house, or are they in for more than just a fright!? Find out in this full-color, 16-page mini-comic from Archie Comics! Bundle (25) $3.00 UNCLE SCROOGE 60TH ANNIV HALLOWEEN MINI-COMIC by Carl Barks Presenting a Carl Barks tale from the crypt: “The Hound of the Whiskervilles!” Generations ago, a fearsome monster dog drove Scrooge’s ancestors away from Castle McDuck. Now Scrooge must return to his legendary stomping grounds — to battle the evil that dares not bark its name! A haunting Gyro Gearloose classic rounds out this 16-page, full-color Halloween special from Gemstone Publishing and Disney Comics! Bundle (25) $3.00 MARVEL ADVENTURES: IRON MAN HALLOWEEN MINI-COMIC by Fred Van Lente & James Cordeiro More delicious than any candy bar, and just in time for Halloween, Iron Man blasts into action with this brand-new, all-ages origin story! Featuring a cover by comics legend, Michael Golden, this full-color, 16-page mini-comic is the perfect tale to get readers new and old excited for next year’s major motion picture featuring the invincible Iron Man! Bundle (25) $3.00 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS CONAN #44 TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), CARY NORD (P/Cover), and RICHARD ISANOVE (C/Cover) On sale Sept. 19 FC, 32 pages $2.99 The captivating conclusion of Timothy Truman and Cary Nord’s adaptation of the classic Robert E. Howard story! A favorite of fans and critics alike, the seminal Conan story “Rogues in the House” first appeared in Weird Tales. Now, writer Timothy Truman and artist Cary Nord bring you the tale of the Red Priest, as you’ve never seen it before. Trapped in the labyrinthine halls of the Red Priest’s house, and stalked by a mysterious horror, Conan and Murillo have made a wary alliance with the Priest himself. CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL.13: WHISPERING SHADOWS AND OTHER STORIES ROY THOMAS (W), JOHN BUSCEMA (P), SAL BUSCEMA (P), ERNIE CHAN (I), PETER DAWES (C), IAN SOKOLIWSKI (C), DENNIS KASHTON (C), and WIL GLASS (C) with ALL THUMBS CREATIVE (C) On sale Nov. 7 SC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC $16.95 A new era begins for Conan the Barbarian, as he sets out, once more alone, into the savage heart of Hyboria— his wit, his strength, and his blade his only allies against a flood of foes both human and super-human! Presenting more of the celebrated Roy Thomas/John Buscema Conan the Barbarian run, as well as a special guest artist appearance by Sal Buscema! All featuring completely re-mastered color; all proving once again why Conan is the greatest and most savage Epic Fantasy character of all time. Collects Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian #92 and #101-108. FEAR AGENT: THE LAST GOODBYE #4 RICK REMENDER (W), TONY MOORE (P), ANDE PARKS (I), and LEE LOUGHRIDGE (C) On sale Sept. 5 FC, 32 pages $2.99 The last stand of Heath Huston and the fighting Fear Agents! After uncovering the Dressites’ horrible secret motivation, Earth’s last defenders are forced to travel to the moon in a desperate final fight for the survival of our species. Forced to somehow win an impossible battle, Heath must make the most terrible choice of his life-setting the stage for all that follows. DOCTOR SOLAR, MAN OF THE ATOM VOLUME 4 PAUL S. NEWMAN (W) and FRANK BOLLE (A) On sale Nov. 21 HC, 7x10, 240pgs, FC $49.95 After his debut in October of 1962, Doctor Solar swiftly rose to join Magnus, Robot Fighter as one of Gold Key’s most popular original heroes. Stunning painted covers sucked in even the most casual comics reader, and the source of Solar’s astounding powers—nuclear radiation—addressed one of the biggest fears of the day. While the character has been reinvented in the decades since, his adventures in this archive of Gold Key and Wilson comics completes the body of work that formed his foundation. This collection restores and reprints issues twenty-three through thirty-one of the original Doctor Solar comic-book series—the revolutionary science-fiction adventure that gave birth to one of comics’ most distinctive and beloved superheroes—for the first time in over forty years. His guest appearance in The Occult Files of Dr. Spektor #14 is also included, making this the biggest Doctor Solar volume of them all! USAGI YOJIMBO #104 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale Sept. 26 b&w, 24 pages $2.99 Boss Bakuchi, eager to avenge the death of his son, has placed an extraordinarily large reward on the head of Inazuma. By doing so, he has signed the death warrant for more than a few greedy bounty hunters, as Inazuma is actually possessed by the terrible demon Jei, The Black Soul! Wounded and relentlessly pursued, Inazuma has retreated to a peasant’s hut. It is there that Gen and Stray Dog encounter the mysterious samurai, along with a band of competing bounty hunters. Desperate to win their reward, and none too interested in sharing it, Gen and Stray Dog soon find themselves at the heart of a heated battle. Rarely impressed by the skills of other warriors, the two bounty hunters are nothing short of awestruck upon witnessing Inazuma’s skills. Then, just as this deadly brawl is about to escalate out of control, the rabbit ronin Usagi arrives! GROO: HELL ON EARTH #1 (OF 4) MARK EVANIER (W), SERGIO ARAGONÉS (A), and TOM LUTH (C) On sale Sept. 19 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Groo is back… and oddly enough, that may not be the biggest disaster looming over the world. It seems to be getting hotter everywhere . . . that is, in those places where it isn’t getting colder than ever before. The usual suspects—Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier —bring you the first chapter of what will eventually be four issues. That is, if the planet in the comic survives that long! Groo is back and and celebrating 25 years of laughs! SPEAK OF THE DEVIL #2 (OF 6) GILBERT HERNANDEZ (W/A) On sale Sept. 26 b&w, 24 pages $3.50 The peeping Tom is still on the loose. And now word is out that the Tom is a girl . . . Val Castillo continues her secret nocturnal excursions as the neighborhood peeper. But her future as a promising star gymnast is jeopardized when she twists her ankle during a night of spying. Her chances of winning the local high school gymnastics championships appear to be gone forever. But more disturbing to Val is the reaction of her boyfriend Paul to the mystery which lies in her dresser drawer . . . THE ESCAPISTS HC BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (W), JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER (A), STEVE ROLSTON (A), PHILIP BOND (A), EDUARDO BARRETO (A), MATT HOLLINGSWORTH (C), DAVE STEWART (C), PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER (C), and DAN JACKSON (C) On sale Nov. 28 HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $19.95 Wizard Top Ten and multiple Eisner Award-winning writer Brian K. Vaughan tells the tale of three aspiring comics creators with big dreams, small cash, and publishing rights to one forgotten Golden Age hero—The Escapist! Inspired by Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, this is Vaughan’s love letter to his chosen medium, a story about what it takes to start out with nothing in Cleveland, Ohio and end up with a comic so hot a major corporation wants to steal it from you! Brilliantly interweaving the lives of the creators with the world of their creation, artists Steve Rolston and Philip Bond bring the comic-booking trio Maxwell Roth, Case Weaver, and Denny Jones to life, while the inimitable Jason Shawn Alexander and Eduardo Barreto illustrate the thrilling trials and exciting extrications of the new—and old—Escapist! This high-end hardcover features new introduction by Michael Chabon! SERENITY: THOSE LEFT BEHIND HC JOSS WHEDON (W), BRETT MATTHEWS (W), WILL CONRAD (A), LAURA MARTIN (C), and ADAM HUGHES (Cover) On sale Nov. 14 HC, 9x12, 96pgs, FC $19.95 Dark Horse’s biggest hit of 2006 is now available in a special-edition hardcover! Joss Whedon, the pop-culture mastermind behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer, bridged the gap between his cult-hit Firefly TV series and his Serenity motion picture with this three-issue miniseries. Penned by Whedon and Brett Matthews, a Firefly show writer, the ragtag crew takes on a scavenger mission with the promise of a big payoff. Only too late do they realize the gig is orchestrated by an old enemy eager to remake their acquaintance. Sporting a new cover by Adam Hughes, this oversized collection shows off the work of penciller Will Conrad and colorist Laura Martin, and the array of pinups by phenomenal guest artists. In addition, over a dozen backup pages delve into the work and art behind the scenes—original material assembled especially for this hardcover edition. ZERO KILLER #2 (OF 6) ARVID NELSON (W), MATT CAMP (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Sept. 19 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Decades after a devastating nuclear war, New York City is mostly underwater, and its once-proud corporate skyscrapers are now looted, skeletal husks inhabited by hostile crime lords and their vicious thugs. The remnants of humanity try to survive at the water’s edge, while these brutish gangs and the mysterious paramilitary forces of JOCOM terrorize them. One of the toughest survivors, the bounty hunter known only as Zero, inadvertently saves a young woman named Stark while he’s on one of his “trash collecting” missions. Whether Zero likes it or not, Stark’s determined to stay by his side. Traveling with him to one of his hideouts, she risks her life when she stumbles onto a closely guarded secret. Elsewhere in this wounded city, an incident with a JOCOM helicopter sparks a series of events that will bring more complications—and danger—to Zero’s life! Working for anyone while pledging allegiance to none, Zero is a bounty hunter who hunts the dregs of a ruined society . . . he is the Zero Killer. LOBSTER JOHNSON: THE IRON PROMETHEUS #1 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JASON ARMSTRONG (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Sept. 5 FC, 32 pages $2.99 “Beware my claw, for I’ve come to inflict justice!” As America hovers on the brink of World War II, the Lobster and his allies must race against the clock as they fight their way through cannibals, yetis, and the machinations of a mysterious villain bent on fulfilling a deadly prophecy. 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 the Lobster’s first solo series. Written and with covers 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. CRIMINAL MACABRE: MY DEMON BABY #1 (OF 4) STEVE NILES (W), NICK STAKAL (A), MICHELLE MADSEN (C), and TIM BRADSTREET (Cover) On sale Sept. 19 FC, 32 pages $2.99 To say that Cal’s been through hell and back would be a misstatement. He’s been to hell, all right, and he seems to be stuck there for good. When we last checked in on Cal, he and Mo’Lock had just witnessed the vile, horrifying transformation of Cal’s lovely ex, Sabrina Lynch, into a minion of the vampire Nosferatu. After that Cal disappeared for a bit, and at the start of our new series, Mo’Lock finds him just in time to lure him off the filthy couch in an abandoned house with an offer he can’t refuse—either he gets up and takes a new case, or Mo’Lock will kill him before the drugs can. And what a case it is. Devil worshippers in sunny SoCal are doing their best to bring Satan into the world, and by the looks of things, Cal’s already too late. What does one feed a bouncing baby Beezelbub, anyway? CRIMINAL MACABRE: THE COMPLETE CAL MCDONALD STORIES STEVE NILES (W) On sale Nov. 28 SC (Novel), 6x8, 576pgs $12.95 The world has two faces. The natural and the supernatural. The face we see every day, people filing past us in an almost zombie-like stupor, numb to the horrors of everyday life or driven to madness by the pain and agony of modern-day existence. And those are the people who aren’t zombies or monsters! Cal McDonald is a detective with one foot in the real world, and one in the world of magic. For Cal, the horrors we all dream about in the fevered darkness of the night are all-too real, kept at bay through an almost constant influx of drugs to numb the pain, but never erase it. Cut from the same mold as Sam Spade, Jake Gittes, and the famous detectives of Chandler, Hammett and Spillane, Cal McDonald, whether he likes it or not, is all that stands between us and the nightmare world just outside our vision. • Collected for the first time in one book are the long-out-of-print prose adventures of the most unconventional detective of all time. THE SECRET TP MIKE RICHARDSON (W) and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER (A) On sale Nov. 21 SC, 7x19, 112pgs, FC $12.95 “I know your secret.” Tonight is Tommy Morris’s big chance: he’s been invited to party with the social elite of Franklin High and maybe even hook up with Pam, the girl of his dreams. But when a prank call turns sour, Pam goes missing, and Tommy gets sucked into her disappearance deeper than he bargained for. The Secret is a chilling coming-of-age mystery from Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson and Eisner-nominated artist Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation; The Escapists). Fully-painted interiors and cover from rising star Jason Shawn Alexander. Collecting the four-issue miniseries. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #6 BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (W), GEORGES JEANTY (P), ANDY OWENS (I), DAVE STEWART (C), and JO CHEN (Cover) On sale Sept. 8 FC, 40 pages $2.99 The second arc of our bestselling Season Eight starts here. Top creator Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Pride of Baghdad; Lost) takes over writing duties and dives headlong into what Faith is up to—infiltration, assassination, and nonstop Cleveland. The fugitive Slayer is given the assignment that could change her life . . . if Giles’s specialized training doesn’t make her want to end it first. Artist Georges Jeanty (The American Way) remains at the top of his game—and Joss Whedon stays on as Executive Producer—in this first part of “No Future for You.” Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to season seven of the smash-hit TV series. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE LONG WAY HOME JOSS WHEDON (W), GEORGES JEANTY (A), ANDY OWENS (C), and JO CHEN (Cover) On sale Nov. 14 SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC $15.95 Since the destruction of the Hellmouth, the Slayers—newly legion—have gotten organized and are kicking some serious undead butt. But not everything’s fun and firearms, as an old enemy reappears and Dawn experiences some serious growing pains. Meanwhile, one of the “Buffy” decoy slayers is going through major pain of her own. Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to season seven of the smash-hit TV series. The bestselling and critically acclaimed issues 1-5 are collected here for the first time, as are their covers by Jo Chen and Georges Jeanty. Collecting the first five issues of Season Eight. Only available in comics! BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PANEL TO PANEL VARIOUS (W/A) On sale Nov. 14 SC, 9x12, 192pgs, FC $19.95 Buffy the Vampire Slayer, captivating cult phenomenon and one of the most critically acclaimed TV series of the last decade, burst into the comics realm in August of 1998. Nearly every year since, the rich thematic material of good vs. evil, Slayer vs. vampire, friendship vs. isolation, and black vs. the new black has been explored at Dark Horse in over a hundred different issues—and by the biggest luminaries in the business. The stunning visuals unachievable on a small-screen budget have come to life, realized by Chris Bachalo, J. Scott Campbell, Jeff Matsuda, Mike Mignola, Terry Moore, Eric Powell, Cliff Richards, Tim Sale, and Ryan Sook, among others. Take a look back at the most dynamic and memorable line art and paintings from the first ten years of the Slayer in comics. Featuring the best Buffy art to be found anywhere in comics . . . cherry-picked from the Slayer’s first decade at Dark Horse! B.P.R.D.: KILLING GROUND #2 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A/Cover), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Sept. 12 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Something wicked has come to the B.P.R.D. as Liz’s apocalyptic visions escalate and Daimio continues to withdraw from his teammates. B.P.R.D.: The Killing Ground immediately follows B.P.R.D.: Garden of Souls. Written by John Arcudi and Hellboy and B.P.R.D. creator Mike Mignola, and drawn by acclaimed series artist Guy Davis, The Killing Ground will leave the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense and its members forever altered. HELLBOY: DARKNESS CALLS #6 (OF 6) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), DUNCAN FEGREDO (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Sept. 26 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Hellboy’s epic battle with the immortal warrior Koshchei reaches its climax in the thunderous conclusion to this six-issue arc. The long-awaited follow-up to 2005’s The Island, Calls sees Mike Mignola pushing his greatest creation, Hellboy, toward the next major turning point in his life, with haunting art by Duncan Fegredo (Enigma, Ultimate Adventures). THE GOON #20 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale Sept. 19 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Eric Powell has clawed his way out of Albatross’s basement and back into the hearts of horrified readers everywhere with the return of his flagship character in a new (or at least only gently used) ongoing series. The diabolical magician Draxton Entity and his saucy avian sidekicks are back—with a mission! Can Goon and Franky’s resolve withstand the charms of these tartish harpies? Does Franky even have resolve? Do we even care? THE GOON: CHINATOWN GN ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale Nov. 21 SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $16.95 Dark Horse is very proud to present the first original graphic novel from Eisner Award-laden swami Eric Powell. Powell has been sowing the seeds of Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker for years in his award-winning bimonthly series The Goon, and salivating fans may now feast their eyes on the Goon’s formative backstory of love, loss, and extortion—a lengthy tale that demanded to be told in this uninterrupted format. Spiritual leader of Tennessee and hero to the Great Unwashed, Powell escaped catastrophic death and mother-shaming scandal to bring this work to fruition. He’s a sensitive man in insensitive times. But be warned: this book ain’t funny. HARLAN ELLISON’S WATCHING TP HARLAN ELLISON (W) and Introduction by LEONARD MALTIN On sale Nov. 14 SC, 6x9, 248pgs $12.95 Harlan Ellison’s Watching documents twenty-five years of this award-winning author’s writings on his obsession with motion pictures. Includes over fifty essays! Most overviews of film are written from some high, sunlit mountaintop. In this first collection of Harlan Ellison’s cinema criticism come from the darkened interiors of a thousand movie houses where this most peculiar of all Observers of the Passing Scene has spent much of his life. The view is guaranteed to make you grind your teeth in anger, nod your head in blessed agreement, and open your eyes in a manner of judging films that is definitely not plebeian. Harlan Ellison’s love affair with movies is obvious. As an essayist, he has no equal; as a film critic he has no friends. Take care. JOHN NORMAN’S GOR OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 JOHN NORMAN (W) On sale Nov. 21 SC (Novel), 6x8, 768pgs $14.95 When Tarnsman of Gor was first published in 1966, author John Norman introduced the world to Tarl Cabot, a man ripped from his homeland and cast across space to the savage world of Gor, where thousands of kidnapped prisoners toiled as slaves for the all-powerful Priest-Kings. Part science fiction, part adventure novel, the stories in the world of Gor would unfold to show Tarl Cabot’s growth from a novice to a man whose fate might determine the course of every man, woman, and child on Gor. John Norman’s Gor Omnibus 1 collects the first three novels in the series. Prepare to take a journey to a land of passion and sorcery. • The first of a series of affordable omnibus editions collecting the longest-running science fiction action/adventure series of all time. LEROY NEIMAN: FEMLIN LEROY NEIMAN (W/A) On sale Nov. 14 HC, 9x12, 186pgs, FC $49.95 DLX-HC, 9x12, 186pgs, FC $100.00 When LeRoy Neiman and Hugh Hefner met in the early 1950s, while Neiman was doing women’s high fashion drawings and Hefner was a copywriter in a Chicago department store, neither could have predicted that a twelve-inch woman called Femlin was waiting in the wings. But Femlin is mischievous. She’s spunky. And she knows how to strike while the iron is hot. Fifty years later, Femlin is still going strong and sassy. Neiman has drawn her for every issue of Playboy for the last half-century, showing her at play, at sport, and at her ease. Wearing her trademark heels, stockings, and gloves—and not much else—Femlin has become a beloved icon of Playboy…and a celebrity in her own right. This book features text and images by Neiman, and an afterword by Playboy founder and publisher Hugh M. Hefner. • Playboy will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Femlin with a special feature in the August 2007 issue of Playboy magazine. • In addition to the regular edition M Press will be releasing a slipcased, limited edition, numbered at only 250 copies and signed by LeRoy Neiman. STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #7— PARALLELS PART 2 (OF 5) MICK HARRISON (W), DAVE ROSS (P), and ZACH HOWARD (Cover) On sale Sept. 26 FC, 40 pages $2.99 As the crew of the Uhumelé heads for what they hope will be a big payday, Bomo Greenbark learns the reasons why pilot Crys Taanzer hates not just the Republic and the Empire, but even the Jedi. Events during the Clone Wars forced her to make a decision that she has lived to regret. And, though she cannot know it, her decision has had ramifications for Jedi Master K’Kruhk, as well. But the real danger still lies ahead, as betrayal is piled upon betrayal. In the dark times, putting your trust in anyone, it seems, means putting your life on the line! STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #21 JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BONG DAZO (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and CHRIS WARNER (Cover) On sale Sept. 26 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Negotiations between the Republic and the Mandalorians come to a head in this unthinkable conclusion to the compelling “Daze of Hate” story arc! Aboard his massive flagship the Arkanian Legacy, Lord Adasca believes his plan to become nothing less than the most powerful being in the galaxy is about achieve fruition. If he is to be stopped, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick must risk it all with a quickly conceived and untested scheme that requires help from none other than his arch-nemesis and former teacher—Jedi Master Lucien! Yet as these two former enemies spring into action amidst Adasca’s carefully controlled meeting of the Republic and the Mandalorians, another plot is set into motion—one that will seal the fate of several major players forever! STAR WARS: LEGACY #16— DRAGON PART 3 (OF 6) JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and TRAVIS CHAREST (Cover) On sale Sept. 12 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Much has been told about the legacy of the Skywalker family, but until now little has been said of the legacy of Obi-Wan Kenobi! If you think you know the whole story, prepare yourself for a shock. In the wake of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan fought a lonely battle—the outcome of which rocks the future of the Star Wars galaxy! STAR WARS: REBELLION #10 ROB WILLIAMS (W), MICHEL LACOMBE (P), WIL GLASS (C), and RYAN SOOK (Cover) On sale Sept. 12 FC, 40 pages $2.99 One of the Empire’s most valuable secrets is about to be compromised unless Darth Vader can get to it in time! This is the all-action conclusion to “The Ahakista Gambit”! Deep inside an Imperial stronghold, a team of spies led by Wyl Tarson fight for their lives. Loyal to the Rebel cause, each is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to complete the mission, none realizing that Tarson marches to the orders of someone far more sinister than the Alliance. For Tarson, this is the moment of truth—will he betray those who trusted him with everything? One thing is certain, once Vader arrives, few will be left alive. STAR WARS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION VOLUME 9— BOBA FETT: DEATH, LIES, AND TREACHERY JOHN WAGNER (W), CAM KENNEDY (A), and MATHIEU LAUFFRAY (Cover) On sale Nov. 7 HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $24.95 Throughout the vast reaches of the galaxy, wherever fugitives meet or lawbreakers conspire, one name is always uttered in hushed tones, a name guaranteed to strike fear into the stoutest heart—Boba Fett. His prices are exorbitant, but if you’re looking for revenge, or if you’re looking for protection, he’ll get the job done. Of course, if you’re looking to reclaim your kidnapped fiancé, the heiress to a Hutt’s fortune, no price is too exorbitant. Navigating a web of villainy and deceit, Fett will go above and beyond the call to do what he does best—get it done and get paid! STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH PHOTO COMIC On sale Nov. 21 SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $9.95 Experience the fall of the Jedi and the rise of the Sith with this manga-sized adaptation of Revenge of the Sith comprised of images from the film! Anakin Skywalker becomes the dreaded Darth Vader in this final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Desperate to calm his nightmarish visions of his lover Padmé Amidala’s death, Skywalker falls under the thrall of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine and his promises of power beyond all imagining. Once a slave to the dark side, Skywalker helps carry out a tragic conspiracy against the Jedi that will see the Republic transformed into an Empire. BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #129: BADGER HOLE PART 2 (OF 4) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale Sept. 12 b&w, 32 pages $2.99 Samura’s “Badger Hole” story arc continues, as Rin and Döa begin to explore the network of tunnels that wind below Edo Castle. One of these dank, dangerous tunnels may lead them to Kagimura and Doc Burando’s blasphemous “immortality workshop,” where they hope to find their missing friends. However, before they face the horrors of this demented bangashira’s operating room, they’ll have to get past more of Kagimura’s foot soldiers. If Döa has her way, they’ll be cutting a bloody path right to Isaku and Manji! Readers will also enjoy a flashback that sheds some light on hotheaded Döa’s past, detailing an early encounter with her beloved leader (and Rin’s nemesis), Anotsu Kagehisa. This issue will also feature a full-color pinup by rising star Rob Guillory! BERSERK VOLUME 20 KENTARO MIURA (W/A) On sale Nov. 21 SC, 6x8, 232pgs, B&W $13.95 The Black Swordsman Guts’ former captain and lover, Casca, has been taken by the Holy Iron Chain Knights to the “Tower of Conviction” of the fanatic torturer of the Holy See, Mozgus, who plans to treat the rumored witch to the proper agonies of the damned. And Guts is on his way to rescue Casca and dish out some chastisement of his own on any who get in his way. But forces in the demonic realms are in motion and are being drawn to the torture tower in what may be a prelude to a second Eclipse and an unprecedented release of malign spirits into the world! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. THE KUROSAGI CORPSE DELIVERY SERVICE VOLUME 5 EIJI OTSUKA (W) and HOUSUI YAMAZAKI (A) On sale Nov. 21 SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $10.95 The corpses whose last wishes Kurosagi delivers usually died not too long ago . . . for reasons that are gruesomely obvious. But when the ominous Mr. Nire returns to the scene with a re-animated mummy in tow, what they’re gonna do is go back . . . way back, as the kids kick it Egyptian Old Kingdom school! Then, travel from the past into the future of death, as the Kurosagi crew unlocks the cold business behind some cryogenically frozen heads! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. EDEN: IT’S AN ENDLESS WORLD! VOLUME 9 HIROKI ENDO (W/A) On sale Nov. 7 SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W $12.95 The Closure virus, responsible for wiping out about one-third of the world’s population, begins to mutate, and victims in India are found undergoing strange metamorphoses. This volume also finds Hiroki Endo moving Eden in new directions, with new characters, settings, and technology mixing with the old. Sophia and Kenji are back, going head-to-head with Propator forces in Eastern Asia, including Propator’s cyborg killers—the vicious Aeon soldiers! Elijah’s father flexes some political muscle, and Kenji uses some real muscle to protect an important political figure, the leader of a minority group in China still fighting for their human rights. This is another fast-paced, roller-coaster Eden volume, with explosive action, science fiction twists, incredibly violent surprises, and morsels of philosophical debate. • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. GUNSMITH CATS REVISED EDITION VOLUME 4 KENICHI SONODA (W/A) On sale Nov. 28 SC, 5x7, 480pgs, B&W $16.95 This fourth and final omnibus volume of the original Gunsmith Cats series is probably the single best GSC-related item available. Not only does it comprise the super-exciting “Mr. V” story line, with the usual gun-and-auto action and and special plot twist, but for extra punch, creator Kenichi Sonoda added a bunch of exclusive gag strips and a few issues of his left-to-right reading Riding Bean stories from way back in 1989. Also included are some “making of Riding Bean” comics and sketches and notes from the early days. See the beginnings of Sonoda’s awesome Gunsmith Cats series! • Featuring over 480 pages of sexy action in every super-thick volume, the Gunsmith Cats Revised Edition series is a must for every manga collection! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. OH MY GODDESS!: FIRST END YUMI TOHMA (W) On sale Nov. 28 SC (Novel), 5x7, 208pgs $14.95 Keiichi Morisato was a typical college student, a failure with women, struggling to get through his classes, and in general living a pretty nondescript life. That is, until he dialed the wrong number and accidentally summoned the Norse goddess Belldandy. Not believing Belldandy was a goddess and that she could grant his every wish, Keiichi wished for her to stay with him forever. As they say: Be careful what you wish for! Now bound to Earth and at Keiichi’s side for life, the lives of this most un-normal goddess and most lucky human will never be the same again. Based on the internationally successful manga, film, and television series, Oh My Goddess!: First End is the first novel in the franchise’s history and is sure to be a sensation to all its English-speaking fans around the world! VAMPIRE HUNTER D VOLUME 9: THE ROSE PRINCESS HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI (W) and YOSHITAKA AMANO (A) On sale Nov. 14 SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $8.95 In Sakuri, a young woman is about to be sacrificed to the vampiric Noblewoman who reigns over the village. But before the princess can drain the life from the woman, a young man tries to slay the vampire. He fails and manages to escape, but in doing so incurs the wrath of the entire town. The citizens of Sakuri have entered into a pact with the Undead princess and her monstrous bodyguards. With the ritual offering disrupted, the vampire’s armored bodyguards vow to murder the villagers one by one until the would-be hero is captured. When Vampire Hunter D learns of the villagers’ bargain he knows he faces several almost impossible challenges—can he rid the town of the parasitic demons that plague it? What if Sakuri’s inhabitants don’t want to be rescued? And can he uncover the secret that even the vampire Noble is afraid to speak? ALSO AVAILABLE: VAMPIRE HUNTER D by Hideyuki Kikuchi and Yoshitaka Amano VOLUME 1—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (FEB050056) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 2—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (MAY050054) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 3—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (OCT050044) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 4—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (APR060051) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 5—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (JUN060028) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 6—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (AUG060048) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 7—SC, 5x7, 300pg, B&W (DEC060051) . . . $8.95 COFFIN: THE ART OF VAMPIRE HUNTER D by Yoshitaka Amano SC in HC slipcase, 200pg, b&w w/FC, 14" x 11" (JUN060027) . . . $39.95 ************************************************************************ HANAMI: INTERNATIONAL LOVE STORY VOLUME 3 PLUS (W) and SUNG JAE PARK (A) On sale Nov. 28 SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.95 Joonho had stumbled his way into every teenage boy’s dream. He was surrounded by sweet, cute girls on all sides . . . Hanami, his magnetic next-door neighbor from Japan; Joori, his spunky coworker at the fast-food restaurant; and Sae-un, his longtime crush from back home in Suwon. But when Joori makes a pass at him—with a kiss!—Joonho is thrown into emotional turmoil! It’s hard to stay true to Sae-un when temptation gets this aggressive. And to make matters worse, Hanami is thinking about moving back to Japan. It’s time for Joonho to make a decision, and fast. SHAMAN WARRIOR VOLUME 5 PARK JOONG-KI (W/A) On sale Nov. 28 SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $12.95 Yaki strives to survive in the nightmarish Butcher Camp for assassins, left in the desert by Genji in order to both “toughen her up” and protect her from the leaders in Kugai who want her dead. Yaki is the daughter of Kugai’s former military commander, Yarong, the powerful Shaman Warrior who was betrayed by his own general and king. With Yaki somewhat safe, Batu searches for Yarong’s killer, the heartless Death Lord Yuda, and plots to bring the rulers of Kugai to their knees. Batu and the young Shaman Warrior Horakaan seek counsel with the desert renegade Aragorn, who may be building an army against Batu’s former homeland. Back in the brutal Butcher Camp stronghold, Yaki considers a daring escape when she gains a few allies of her own. HELLBOY 8" QEE On sale Aug 15 8" tall Limited to 1,500 $79.99 On sale Aug 15 8" tall, Tara McPherson variant Limited to 450 $79.99 We began our Qee line with the classic 2.5 inch Hellboy Qee. Next up, the much-coveted large size 8" Qee. Only 1,500 will be sold worldwide, making this an instant collectible. Hellboy and Qee fans can rejoice and unite in toy heaven! We asked Mike Mignola to pick an artist to design an 8" Hellboy variant and he chose one of our favorite people: the talented Miss Tara McPherson! Tara was happy to comply, and has designed a magnificent Hellboy, turning it into a unique creation all her own! This piece is limited to 450, worldwide, so place your orders now! CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS #8: GRENDEL On sale Nov. 17 6" tall Limited to 550 $49.99 Dark Horse continues its series of vintage-style statuettes featuring the best characters from comic books. The sculpting and packaging design is inspired by the original “Hunter Rose” version of one of the modern era’s most interesting heroes, Matt Wagner’s Grendel. Produced in a limited edition of only 550 hand-numbered copies, making this a significant component in our celebration of Grendel’s 25th anniversary. Sculpting by Yoe! Studio from original designs by Wagner. Each hand-numbered statuette comes packaged in a custom-tooled, full-color, litho-printed tin box. Also included is a small booklet about each character and a vintage-style pinback button of the character. ELFQUEST BUST: CUTTER On sale Oct. 14 6" tall Limited to 1,500 (Comes numbered with a certificate of authenticity) $49.99 One of the true modern classics of the graphic story medium is undoubtedly Elfquest. Since its debut in 1978, this fantasy saga by Wendy and Richard Pini has won a worldwide legion of fans. Dark Horse Deluxe is proud to announce the first in a series of three limited-edition busts of the primary characters. Sculptor Tim Bruckner will bring these fictional beings to life, and to say he has been successful is probably an understatement. The figure will be offered as a pre-painted bust, with unique “pivot” feature allowing the owner to adjust the display angle at their pleasure. Although each bust stands alone, when viewed as a set the relationship between the characters is obvious. GACHA! NEW THIS MONTH: * TOMICA CARS SERIES 12 * THE SIMPSONS DIORAMA FIGURE SERIES 2: CAMP FIRE DISNEY PEEK-A-POOH #11 * ZODIAC EDITION * DISNEY PEEK-A-POOH #10 CHRISTMAS EDITION Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! AVAILABLE NOW! Figures based on COMIC BOOK HEROES are here! * MARVEL COMIC BUILDABLE FIGURES * SIMPSONS BODY BOBBLE FIGURES * PIXAR FIGURE COLLECTION * HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES ************************************************************************ MIKE MIGNOLA RELISTS HELLBOY JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" covered, spiral bound journal, 128pg (JAN030100) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY ART COASTER SET 4 full color coasters, 1/8" thick, packaged in a printed circular tin case (DEC048079) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY MOVIE COASTER SET 4 full color coasters, 1/8" thick, packaged in a printed circular tin case (DEC048080) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY LICENSE PLATE 12" x 6", embossed tin, and shrink-wrapped (AUG040214) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #2 FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR19576) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY ORNAMENT 3 1/4" ornament, fully-painted (STAR17066) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET: GOOD GUYS Contains Hellboy, Liz Sherman, and Abe Sapien. Each figure is approximately 4 inches tall, full-color window box packaging (DEC030027) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET: BAD GUYS Contains Grigori/Rasputin,_Kroenen, and Sammael. Each figure is approximately 4 inches tall, full-color window box packaging (DEC030028) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY PVC SET Seven piece set, packaged in a full color window box (STAR13684) . . . $39.99 HELLBOY TALKING BOARD Regular edition, 12" x 18", pressed paperboard, wood planchette, directions, packaged in a full-color box (AUG040095) . . . $24.99 HELLBOY IN PROFILE TIN SIGN 12" x 16.7" full color tin sign (FEB040064) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR06649) . . . $29.95 HELLBOY AND ABE SAPIEN QEES Hellboy Qee, 2 1/2", articulated figures (APR060065) . . . $7.99 Abe Sapien Qee, 2 1/2", articulated figures (APR060066) . . . $7.99 HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030025) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 2: WAKE THE DEVIL SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030026) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 3: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030027) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 4: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030028) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 5: CONQUEROR WORM SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030029) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 6: STRANGE PLACES SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN060079) . . . $17.95 ART OF HELLBOY SC, 200pg, FC, 9 1/4" x 12" (DEC030029) . . . $29.95 HELLBOY: THE ART OF THE MOVIE by Guillermo del Toro, Mike Mignola, Wayne Barlowe, and Ty Ellingson SC, 200pg, FC, 9" x 12" (DEC030030) . . . $24.95 HELLBOY JUNIOR by Mike Mignola, Bill Wray, Dave Cooper, Stephen Destefano, Pat Mceown, Hilary Barta, Glenn Barr, and Kevin Nowlan SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT030023) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: ODD JOBS by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, and others SC, 216pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR10486) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: ODDER JOBS by Frank Darabont, Charles De Lint, Kim Newman, Guillermo Del Toro, Mike Mignola, and more! SC, 216pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (JUL040043) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME 1 by John Cassaday, Joe Casey, Jason Pearson, Mike Mignola, and others SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP030025) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME 2 by John Cassaday, P. Craig Russell, J. H. Williams, Scott Morse, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Gene Colan, Jim Starlin, Kia Asamiya, Craig Thompson, Mike Mignola, and more SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL040036) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOL. 1: HOLLOW EARTH by Mike Mignola and others SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR17945) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOL. 2: THE SOUL OF VENICE AND OTHER STORIES by Mike Mignola and others SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY045376) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOL. 3: PLAGUE OF FROGS by Mike Mignola, Guy Davis, and Dave Stewart SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT040022) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOL. 4: THE DEAD by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, and Guy Davis SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUN050015) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. VOL. 5: THE BLACK FLAME by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, and Guy Davis SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR060031) . . . $17.95 BPRD BASEBALL CAP Black, embroidered hat (NOV020040) . . . $17.99 B.P.R.D. EMBROIDERED PATCH 3" FC, embroidered patch (STAR16058) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. STATIONERY 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers (MAR030050) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. ZIPPO® LIGHTER Black Ice chrome zippo® lighter, packaged in tin box (MAR030053) . . . $29..99 CONAN RELISTS THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 1: TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT & OTHER STORIES Collects issues #1-#8 SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19686) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 2: ROGUES IN THE HOUSE & OTHER STORIES Collects issues #9-#13 and #16 SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR20379) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 3: THE MONSTER OF THE MONOLITHS AND OTHER STORIES TPB Collects issues #14, #15, and #17-#21 SC, 156pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT030031) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 4: RED NAILS AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #23-#26 and material from the second and third issues of Savage Tales SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC030015) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 5: THE SHADOW IN THE TOMB AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #27-#34 SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY040034) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 6: THE CURSE OF THE GOLDEN SKULL AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #35-#42 SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG040018) . . . $15.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 7: THE DWELLER IN THE POOL AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #43-#51 SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC040017) . . . $16.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 8: THE TOWER OF BLOOD AND OTHER STORIES Collecting issues #52-#60 SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR050023) . . . $16.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 9: RIDERS OF THE RIVER-DRAGONS AND OTHER STORIES SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP050019) . . . $16.95 THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 10: WHEN GIANTS WALK THE EARTH AND OTHER STORIES Collecting issues #72-77, and #79-81 SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC050016) . . . $16.95 CONAN VOLUME 1: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER AND OTHER STORIES by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Thomas Yeates SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC040016) . . . $15.95 CONAN VOLUME 2: THE GOD IN THE BOWL AND OTHER STORIES by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Thomas Yeates SC, 124pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL050035) . . . $15.95 CONAN VOLUME 3: THE TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT AND OTHER STORIES by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Michael Wm. Kaluta SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (FEB060059) . . . $15.95 CONAN: BOOK OF THOTH by Kurt Busiek, Len Wein, and Kelley Jones SC, 192pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG060015) . . . $17.95 CONAN AND THE DEMONS OF KHITAI by Akira Yoshida, Paul Lee, and Pat Lee SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR060013) . . . $12.95 CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR by P. Craig Russell and Lovern Kindzierski SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP050030) . . . $13.95 JANISSA THE WIDOWMAKER STATUE Stands 6" tall Item #14-109 $54.99 THOTH-AMON CHOP Stands 5-1/2" tall and has a stone texture finish Item # 14-196 $24.99 CONAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Limited edition of 1,000 pieces SEP060049 $39.99 THOTH-AMON MINI-BUST Stands 10.75" tall Limited to 2,500 pieces NOV050102 $49.99 CONAN THE SLAYER MINI-BUST JUN030070 $44.99 Limited to 3,500 pieces CONAN THE CONQUEROR MINI-BUST 9" tall SEP030066 $49.99 Limited to 3,500 pieces CONAN THE AVENGER MINI-BUST SEP050067 $54.99 VALERIA MINI-BUST APR040138 $49.99 Limited to 3,500 pieces CONAN LUNCH BOX NOV030120 1-59307-225-2 $ 14.99 CONAN PVC SET: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER Set features: Conan, the Frost Giant’s Daughter, and two giants. Ranges from 4" to 8" JAN040081 $44.99 ************************************************************************ DC COMICS Special Events COUNTDOWN 34-31 Story by Paul Dini Breakdowns by Keith Giffen 34 script by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray; art by Jesús Saiz 33 script by Adam Beechen; art by Carlos Magno 32 script by Tony Bedard; art by Al Barrionuevo 31 script by Sean McKeever; art by Manuel Garcia Covers 34-31 by Talent Caldwell The Countdown to the end is on! Karate Kid battles Equus! Jimmy Olsen visits Infinity Inc. for answers! Mary Marvel falls under the spell of Eclipso! Kyle Rayner joins the Challengers from Beyond! Piper and Trickster encounter the villainy of Poison Ivy and Deathstroke! Plus, Black Canary’s bachelorette party! Guest-starring Steel, Starlight, the Flash, Zatanna, the Atom, Buddy Blank and more! Plus, more DC VILLAINS backup origin stories by Scott Beatty! COUNTDOWN 34 on sale September 5 • COUNTDOWN 33 on sale September 12 COUNTDOWN 32 on sale September 19 • COUNTDOWN 31 on sale September 26 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #1 Written by Steve Gerber and Matt Sturges Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong and Stephen Segovia Cover by Justiniano Get ready for two incredible features in new stories that shine a light on the dark places in the DCU! The Helmet of Fate has landed…on Kent Nelson — a man so far down on his luck, he doesn’t know what luck is! The transformative nature of the helmet grants him powers he can’t begin to comprehend…but will they make his life better, or even worse? Plus, Eclipso becomes the temptress of the DCU, bribing its heroes to the dark side in more ways than one! She succeeds…and the results will shock you! On sale September 19 • 1 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri COUNTDOWN TO ADVENTURE #2 Written by Adam Beechen and Justin Gray Art by Eddy Barrows & Julio Ferrera and Fabrizio Fiorentino Cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Meet Champ Hazard, the hero of Rann. But what happened to Adam Strange? And in the backup story, Forerunner travels to Earth-10, the universe where the Nazis won World War II, to recruit superpowers for her master’s cause. On sale September 26 • 2 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US COUNTDOWN PRESENTS THE SEARCH FOR RAY PALMER: WILDSTORM #1 Written by Ron Marz Art by Paco Herrera Cover by Arthur Adams The Search for Ray Palmer truly kicks into high gear, as Kyle Rayner, Donna Troy and Jason Todd scour the Multiverse for the former Atom, who just might hold the key to saving reality from a crisis of unparalleled proportions. The trio's first stop: the Wildstorm Universe, where they come face-to-face with an entirely different -- and entirely more lethal -- brand of heroes. Wildstorm's finest are all here, including The Authority and Gen13, and they don't prepare a warm welcome for their visitors! The tour of the new DC Multiverse begins here! On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE ALL-NEW ATOM #15 Written by Gail Simone Art by Mike Norton & Trevor Scott Cover by Ladrönn The Search for Ray Palmer is interrupted as the Atom is literally plucked from the Nanoverse by the mastermind behind all of the problems in Ivy Town — and the man who may or may not hold some answers for Ryan Choi about his fallen idol Ray Palmer! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL #21 Written by Tony Bedard Cover by Bernard Chang Art by Renato Guedes A COUNTDOWN tie-in! For Supergirl, the scars of AMAZONS ATTACK remain. Now she’s unable to come to terms with her guilt, dreading crossing paths with Superman, and facing off against a foe straight from the pages of COUNTDOWN: the Karate Kid! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BOOSTER GOLD #2 Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund Variant cover by Arthur Adams Booster Gold’s bizarre timequest to prevent an evil force from unraveling the origins of the world’s greatest heroes continues in Part 2 of “52 Pickup!” Journeying years back in the past, Booster is forced to team up with an egomaniac that rivals even himself — the world’s greatest Green Lantern – Sinestro! Plus, what does Dan Garret have to do with any of this? Retailers please note: This issue features two covers that maybe be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jurgens & Rapmund), retailers have the option of ordering one Variant Edition (with a cover by Arthur Adams). On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE #2 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy Cover by Mahnke As Teth-Adam’s epic journey to resurrect the love of his life and find the magic word that will transform him back to Black Adam continues, the Justice Society of America, along with Batman and Superman, are hot on Adam’s trail as the world’s most wanted villain is pursued at all costs! On sale September 12 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE #5-6 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock The pulse-pounding miniseries by Andy Diggle and Jock concludes! After a year trapped on the savage island, Oliver Queen unexpectedly stumbles across a way to escape and return to his pampered life of luxury…but it would mean leaving behind someone who risked everything to save him. The new Oliver Queen is no longer a man who runs away from his responsibilities. This time he takes a stand to fight the power — or die trying! Issue #5 on sale September 5; issue #6 on sale September 19 5 & 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE BLACK CANARY WEDDING PLANNER Written by J. Torres Art by Lee Ferguson, Christine Norrie and Karl Story Cover by Stephane Roux If you think a regular wedding is hard to plan, try to plan a superhero wedding! There’s crime to fight, robberies to thwart…and a banquet hall to book! Follow us on a journey with Dinah, Ollie and Oracle as we plan the wedding of the year! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA WEDDING SPECIAL #1 Written by Dwayne McDuffie Art by Mike McKone & Andy Lanning Cover by Ed Benes Dwayne McDuffie (Justice League Unlimited animated series) begins his run on the Justice League of America here! As a wedding looms and bachelor parties are thrown, the new Injustice League forms. Find out who will be on this deadly team! For a signed edition, please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. On sale September 12 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #13 Written by Dwayne McDuffie Art by Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas Cover by Ian Churchill Don’t miss the debut of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA creative team! The “Injustice League Unlimited” story continues from the JLA WEDDING SPECIAL as a hero is severely beaten by the new Injustice League, forcing the JLA to fight back! Retailers please note: this issue features two covers that may be ordered separately. Cover A features the left half of the art above; Cover B features the right half of the art above. Please see the Previews order form for more details. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY WEDDING SPECIAL #1 Written by Judd Winick Art by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Conner Everyone will have seen Black Canary's response to Green Arrow's proposal from GREEN ARROW #75 and the BLACK CANARY miniseries…now see why that response may have been the biggest mistake for both of them in this landmark special issue! On sale September 19 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1 Written by Allan Heinberg Art by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson and Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson At long last, the climactic, extra-length chapter of “Who is Wonder Woman?”, the story that launched the WONDER WOMAN monthly! In this arc's conclusion, the combined forces of Wonder Woman's transformed rogues gallery declare an all-out war on the amazing Amazon, compelling Wonder Woman to mend fences and join forces with Donna Troy and Wonder Girl if she's going to survive to answer the question: “Who is Wonder Woman?” And if the return of Allan Heinberg and Terry Dodson isn't enough, there's also an all-new backup by Heinberg and the upcoming art team of ACTION COMICS, Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal, featuring the secret origins of Wonder Woman, Donna Troy, Wonder Girl, Sarge Steel and Nemesis! All questions will be answered, all secrets revealed! On sale September 26 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US WONDER GIRL #1 Written by J. Torres Art and cover by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill Exploding out of the pages of the WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1 and AMAZONS ATTACK! J. Torres (WONDER WOMAN, BLUE BEETLE) and Sanford Greene (BATMAN STRIKES, LEGION OF SUPERHEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY) bring a six-issue miniseries starring DC’s mightiest teen! After the disastrous events of AMAZONS ATTACK, Wonder Girl strikes out to tie up some particularly monstrous loose ends. But with the rift between her and Wonder Woman, she’s going to need the help of the last man on Earth she ever wanted to see again! WONDER GIRL will take Cassie Sandsmark to all corners of the DCU, from the dangers within WONDER WOMAN to TEEN TITANS to COUNTDOWN, and will change Wonder Girl forever! On sale September 12 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US INFINITY INC. #1 Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by Max Fiumara From the twisted mind of Lex Luthor comes the 52 spin-off that will change everything you know about the members of Infinity Inc. When Lex Luthor and his Everyman project was taken down by John (Steele) 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. John suspects the problems may lead back to their experience as on the Everyman Project, opening doors that can never be shut! Written by Peter Milligan (X-Statix, HUMAN TARGET) and illustrated by Max Fiumara (Black Gas), INFINITY INC. #1 will take readers on a tortured trip to the dark side of the superhero dream. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Matt Idelson SUICIDE SQUAD: RAISE THE FLAG #1 Written by John Ostrander Art by Javier Pina & Robin Riggs Cover by John K. Snyder When original Suicide Squad member Rick Flag Jr. returned from the dead in the pages of CHECKMATE, it blew open a brand-new espionage mystery for the DC Universe! In this eagerly awaited miniseries by legendary Squad writer John Ostrander (WORLD WAR III), it’s revealed how Flag survived a nuclear blast while battling terrorism in Qurac — as his hard path home takes him from Skartaris to Dubai and into the hands of dueling commanders Amanda Waller and General Wade Eiling. Their power struggle reveals surprising secrets from their pasts — even as a new Suicide Squad is created to play a key role in the DCU’s ever-evolving future! On sale September 12 • 1 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joan Hilty GREEN LANTERN #23 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Fear spreads across the universe as “The Sinestro Corps War” continues! Hal Jordan! John Stewart! Guy Gardner! Kyle Rayner! Trapped in the depths of the Sinestro Corps' Citadel and face-to-face with the Guardian of Sinestro's army of fear! What it means will change the entire tide of the war. And as Oa prepares for the ultimate attack, the Guardians come to a terrifying conclusion. On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #16 Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Pat Gleason & Prentis Rollins “The Sinestro Corps War” continues as Mogo is attacked by the Sinestro Corps. Can the largest Green Lantern of all defend itself from a squadron of Sinestro Corps members? On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TALES OF THE SINESTRO CORPS PRESENTS PARALLAX #1 Written by Ron Marz Art by Adriana Melo & Marlo Alquiza Cover by Mike McKone & Andy Lanning Get ready for a new series of specials focusing on members of the Sinestro Corps and tying into the “Sinestro Corps War” crossover! In this initial installment, the writer who introduced Kyle, Ron Marz, dissects what led Kyle to his downfall and explains the Parallax entity. On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #1 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art by Renato Arlem Cover by Dave Johnson Because you demanded it...Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters return! Fan-favorite writers Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti (Countdown, Jonah Hex) are joined by rising superstar artist Renato Arlem (Hawkgirl, Annihilation: Silver Surfer) and acclaimed cover artist Dave Johnson (100 bullets, superman: red son) for a new miniseries that promises even more action and surprises than last year’s UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS! Spinning out of events in Amazons Attack, Uncle Sam finds himself faced with a changing world and a country torn to pieces. How will he and his Freedom Fighters fit in as part of this new world order?. On sale September 26 • 1of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Tom Palmer Jr. 52 AFTERMATH: THE FOUR HORSEMEN #2 Written by Keith Giffen Art by Pat Olliffe & John Stanisci Cover by Ethan Van Sciver The dead walk as the 6-issue miniseries continues! Azraeuz, the pale rider (Death, to the uninitiated) raises Bialya's dead to serve the Four Horsemen's deadly agenda. And when Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman find themselves facing down an entire nation of the living dead while the world watches, you'll never guess who shows up to lend a helping hand. On sale September 26 • 2 of 6 • FC, 32 pg, $2.99 52: THE COMPANION TP Written and illustrated by various Cover by J.G. Jones The super-powered stars of 52 are featured in this volume collecting the best of their solo stories. Included here are stories from MYSTERIOUS SUSPENSE #1, GOTHAM CENTRAL #40, ANIMAL MAN #16, DETECTIVE COMICS #350, METAL MEN #45, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #97, STRANGE ADVENTURES #226, RIP HUNTER: TIME MASTER #97, SECRET ORIGINS #35 and JSA: SAVAGE TIMES! Advance-solicited; on sale October 17 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US THE QUESTION: ZEN AND VIOLENCE VOL. 1 TP Written by Dennis O’Neil Art by Denys Cowan & Rick Magyar Cover by Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz A new trade paperback collecting the 1980s adventures of The Question, the faceless, morally conflicted avenger based in corrupt Hub City! A martial arts master, The Question delved into Eastern philosophy as he battled crime and the crooked politicians of his hometown. This volume, collecting issues #1-6, features appearances by Batman and many of DC’s martial arts heroes. Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE GREAT DISASTER FEATURING THE ATOMIC KNIGHTS AND HERCULES VOL. 1 TP Written by John Broome, Gerry Conway, Jack Kirby and others Art by Murphy Anderson, Jack Kirby, Walter Simonson and others This thrilling volume collects futuristic tales from Strange Adventures, First Issue Special, Hercules Unbound, Kamandi, Weird War Tales, House of Mystery, Superman, Amazing World of DC Comics, and House of Secrets! Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 576 pg, B&W, $16.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: METAL MEN VOL. 1 TP Written by Robert Kanigher Art and cover by Ross Andru & Mike Esposito From the 1960s comes this volume collecting BRAVE AND THE BOLD #55, METAL MEN #1-16 and SHOWCASE #37-40, starring one of the strangest super-hero teams ever, now featured in a new miniseries! Created by Dr. Will Magnus, the team includes six robotic heroes: noble Gold, powerful Iron, loyal Lead, hot-headed Mercury, timid Tin and lovely Platinum! Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 528 pg, B&W, $16.99 US ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #7 Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Variant cover by Miller A study in revenge unravels deep in the Batcave and the young Dick Grayson is about to explode! Batman hands over the triggerman behind the Flying Graysons’ murder, but when the killer fingers the criminal mastermind pulling the strings, the Dark Knight and his orphaned aerialist sidekick don’t like what they hear. They don’t’ like it one bit. Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams), retailers may order one Variant Edition (featuring a cover by Frank Miller). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Batman BATMAN #669 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by J.H. Williams III Concluding a 3-part story by Grant Morrison and J.H. Williams III! Batman’s reunion with the Club of Heroes turns into a deathtrap as Robin and the Squire are kidnapped by the Black Glove! And with the Club of Villains lurking in the shadows, can good possibly triumph? On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN/LOBO: DEADLY SERIOUS #2 Written by Sam Kieth Art and cover by Kieth The riveting conclusion of the epic 2-part team-up! Batman and Lobo, now back on Earth, fight to save the world from the deadly plague that threatens to infect the populace. But what happens when one of our heroes is exposed to it? On sale September 19 • 2 of 2 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Prestige Format BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #9 Written by Michael Green Art and cover by Denys Cowan & John Floyd Part 3 of a 6-part Joker tale written by Michael Green (TV’s Heroes)! Before he was the Joker, he and Batman crossed paths… just how responsible is Batman for what he becomes? The joke may be on all of Gotham City when Batman crosses a line very early in his career as the Dark Knight. On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #836 Written by John Rozum Art by Tom Mandrake Cover by Simone Bianchi Concluding the 2-part story written by John Rozum (MIDNIGHT, MASS)! Scarecrow’s Arkham Asylum prison break and subsequent rampage through Gotham City has Batman and Robin up against the wall! Will Scarecrow dethrone the Dark Knight as the most intimidating person in all of Gotham? On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NIGHTWING #136 Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Jon Bosco Cover by Ryan Sook Nightwing is being set up, but by whom and for what reason? Is it Metal Eddie? If so, what does he want from WayneTech? Is it the new Vigilante? If not, why did he kidnap and torture Dick? Also, why has the unknown assassin returned to New York? Questions are answered as Nightwing’s past returns to destroy him. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #71 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes An AMAZONS ATTACK tie-in! Catwoman’s actions have put her in the bull’s-eye of a rogue Amazon who will stop at nothing to get revenge! If Catwoman can save Gotham City from a terrorist attack, will she be able to escape a hunting warrior? On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN #166 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Freddie E. Williams II Cover by Patrick Gleason & Wayne Faucher Guest-starring Zatara and Ravager! What’s up with Dodge’s team of misfit villains — and what’s Robin doing about them? On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Superman ACTION COMICS #856 Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner Art and cover by Eric Powell The 3-part story “Bizarro World,” with art by Eric Powell (The Goon) continues! Thanks to Superman's intervention, the denizens of Bizarro World have turned on the ersatz Superman, and Bizarro is murderously vexed! But Bizarro has Pa Kent as a hostage, which means Superman's just painted himself into a corner — one without a window! On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN #667 Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino Part 1 of the action-packed 2-part finale of “Camelot Falls,” by Kurt Busiek, Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino! With the whole world watching, Superman's on the hunt for Arion. But Subjekt-17 stands in his path — and he's out for blood! It's the first of two no-holds-barred slamdowns that will shake Superman's world to its core, as the biggest Superman epic in years hits its explosive climax! On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #8 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Koi Turnbull & Sandra Hope Art sensation Koi Turnbull and the writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray wrap up this early adventure of Superman featuring Lex Luthor, Lois Lane and Lori Lemaris! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #40 Written by Alan Burnett Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Will Batman and Orion’s wife, Bekka, give in to their desire for one another? Find out as Darkseid’s plan begins to come to fruition in “Tormet” part four! On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC Universe AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #56 Written by Tad Williams Art by Shawn McManus Cover by Butch Guice Further revelations abound concerning the murky past of the new Aquaman as he steps forward to embrace his future. He’d better get used to people calling him “Aquaman,” because it seems he’ll be around for a long time in the DCU! Find out why in this issue! On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #110 Written by Tony Bedard Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Stephane Roux In the aftermath of her new team’s first mission Oracle is reminded of how, sometimes, a smaller task force is needed even on some big assignments. On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLUE BEETLE #19 Written by John Rogers & Keith Giffen Art by Rafael Albuquerque & David Baldeon Cover by Cully Hamner The Beetle’s truce with crimelord La Dama is put to the test when someone puts a Giganta-ic price on her head! On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CHECKMATE #18 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky Amanda Waller’s unauthorized Black Ops game is exposed! “The Fall of the Wall” begins here! On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE FLASH #232 Written by Mark Waid Art & cover by Daniel Acuña What alien menace lies beneath the Flash’s own home? And what’s his dark, dark family secret — the one that’s helping him keep the peace in Keystone? On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #9 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose Cover by Alex Ross Variant cover by Eaglesham & Jose Don't miss this important prologue to an event that will rock the world's first and best super-team! In this issue, a fight between Wildcat and Wildcat; a firehouse pancake breakfast; Power Girl's quest to unlock the secret's behind her cousin's death; Citizen Steel's new family and the fate of Starman! And that's just the beginning as we prepare the Justice Society for their newest and most surprising member to date... Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. 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 Eaglesham & Jose). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US METAL MEN #2 Written by Duncan Rouleau Art and cover by Rouleau “Whenever one body exerts force upon a second body, the second body exerts an equal and opposite force upon the first body.” —Newton’s Second Law of Physics Unaware that he is a pawn in a ruthless war that spans both time and space, Magnus attempts to rescue his Metal Men from certain destruction while wondering at the same time if he should even create them. Can the greatest robot-maker of all time discover his true path to the future, or is he doomed to wander “Inside In the Inside Out.” On sale September 5 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA CLASSIFIED #42-43 Written by Justin Gray Art by Rick Leonardi & Sean Phillips Covers by Walter Simonson JLA CLASSIFIED ships twice in September, kicking off “The Ghosts of Mars!” The Martian Manhunter struggles with the memories of his long dead family…but when the memories fight back, the Manhunter’s position among the Justice League of America is shaken!Issue #42 on sale Sept. 12; #43 on sale Sept. 26 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED #30 Written by Arvid Nelson Art and cover by Alex Sanchez “Mr. Horrific” Part 2 of 3, guest-starring the JSA! Mr. Terrific stumbles onto a conspiracy in the U.S. Senate with its roots in the earliest days of the Cold War. Forced into the shadows, Terrific must stalk his prey to a desolate, frigid island where the horrific truth is revealed! On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA/HITMAN #1 Written by Garth Ennis Art and Cover by John McCrea Tommy Monaghan, the long-lost hero of HITMAN, returns in part one of this two-issue miniseries! There's a problem on the JLA moonbase, and not even the World's Greatest Heroes can cope by themselves. Can Tommy help them out? Will he? Unpleasant secrets from the past return... on the Darkside. On sale September 19 • 1 of 2 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US OUTSIDERS #50 Written by Tony Bedard Art by Matthew Clark Cover by Manuel Garcia A new era dawns for the Outsiders! Batman makes a stunning last-minute change to the Outsiders’ new roster — but there’s a bigger surprise in store as the team uncovers a worldwide upheaval within the supervillain community! For a signed edition, please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • FINAL ISSUE JONAH HEX #23 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Jordi Bernet Featuring the phenomenal art of Jordi Bernet! Abandoned in the wilderness with two warring armies both out for his blood, Jonah Hex will have to make peace by shooting and talking to make it out alive. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHADOWPACT #17 Written by Matt Sturges Art and cover by Doug Braithwaite It’s Shadowpact vs. a horde of zombies in an issue written by Matthew Sturges (JACK OF FABLES) and illustrated by Doug Braithwaite (JUSTICE)! Plus, a new villain hits the team at its weakest point! And it’s training day for the Warlock’s daughter; and her tutor is the team member she hates the most! On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE SPIRIT #10 Written by Darwyn Cooke Art by Cooke & J. Bone Cover by Cooke The Spirit becomes embroiled in a high-profile murder case that is at the center of a swirling media feeding frenzy. To make matters worse, the victims are the TV personalities who usually fan the flames of discord! But all is not as it seems… On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #34 Written by Tony Bedard Art and cover by Dennis Calero The “Quest for Cosmic Boy” continues! Why is Cosmic Boy wanted for War Crimes? Why is his biggest rival, Mekt Ranzz, defending him? Will special prosecutor Tenzil Kem be forced to eat his own words? And what is the Cult of Validus? There are shocking developments on the lightning world of Winath! On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #51 Written by Sean McKeever Art by Alé Garza & Marlo Alquiza Cover by Alé Garza & Scott Williams The Titans of Tomorrow are here today! The super-popular future Titans are arrive in our present time , and they’ve already taken out the Justice League. What crucial historical event are they here to stop — or contribute to? On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT HC Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend Writer Andy Diggle (THE LOSERS) joins forces with the acclaimed art team of Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend (WETWORKS) in this hardcover volume collecting the first six issues of BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL! Go back to Batman’s roots and learn where the Dark Knight got the weapons he uses in his war on crime. Discover when Batman first developed his arsenal of technological weapons to combat Lex Luthor's evil plans to move in and take over Gotham City! Advance-solicited; on sale November 28 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 4 TP Written by Bill Finger Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and others Cover by Kane Collecting the adventures of the Dark Knight in chronological order! In this volume, containing DETECTIVE COMICS #51-56, BATMAN #6-7 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #2-3, the Dynamic Duo battle the twin menaces of the Scarecrow and the Joker and more! Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 7 HC Written by Bill Finger Art by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang and others Cover by Kane The early adventures of the Dynamic Duo continue with this volume collecting mysteries from DETECTIVE COMICS #136-154, published in the late 1940s. Batman and Robin battle the evil schemes of the Joker, meet the Riddler for the first time, and more! Advance-solicited; on sale November 14 • 256 pg, FC, $49.99 US THE CREEPER: WELCOME TO CREEPVILLE TP Written by Steve Niles Cover by Justiniano & Wong Art by Justiniano, Steve Scott, Walden Wong and Dan Green Collecting the 6-issue miniseries written by horror master Niles (30 Days of Night)! TV pundit Jack Ryder is transformed him into the Creeper, a superhuman with incredible strength, agility, stamina and an enhanced healing factor. Ryder dispatches his opponents and now calls forth his bestial alter ego in Gotham’s war on crime. Advance-solicited; on sale October 31 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US THE FLASH: WONDERLAND TP Written by Geoff Johns Art by Angel Unzueta & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Brian Bolland Collecting the debut story arc by superstar comics writer Geoff Johns from THE FLASH #164-169! Wally West finds himself without his super speed in a darker, mirror version of Keystone City. Can a powerless Flash defeat Captain Cold and Mirror Master to save the city he loves? Advance-solicited; on sale October 31 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US JACK KIRBY’S FOURTH WORLD OMNIBUS VOL. 3 HC Written by Jack Kirby Art by Kirby & Mike Royer Cover by Kirby The third of four volumes collecting Jack Kirby’s classic 1970s classic “Fourth World” magnum opus! In this volume collecting THE NEW GODS #7-10, THE FOREVER PEOPLE #8-10, SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #146-148, MISTER MIRACLE #7-10, Darkseid’s deadly schemes reach Earth as Orion of the New Gods battles Kalibak, son of Darkseid, the Forever People run afoul of the DC Comics hero Deadman and more! Advance-solicited; on sale November 21 • 396 pg, FC, $49.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE VOL. 2 TP Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen In this volume collecting the final 8 issues of the hit miniseries, the JLA splinter team burrows deeper into the inner circle of an alien drug cartel…that is, until their cover is blown! Meanwhile, in the farthest reaches of the galaxy, a new villain has risen from the Source Wall. Her name is Eve, and the only thing she’s looking to create is the destruction of the Elite . . . and the world! Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE VOL. 1 TP Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Reoffered to coincide with JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE VOL. 2, this volume collects ACTION COMICS #775, JLA #100, JLA SECRET FILES 2004 (lead story), and JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #1-4! Several Leaguers go undercover to work with Vera Black and her super-powered team, the Elite. On sale September 5 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist THE HELMET OF FATE TP Written by Gail Simone, Steve Niles, Steve Gerber, Bill Willingham and Tad Williams Art by Scott Hampton, Shawn McManus, Duncan Rouleau, Peter Snejbjerg, Phil Winslade and others Cover by Brian Bolland Collecting the five specials that determined who will be the new Dr. Fate! Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US MYSTERY IN SPACE VOL. 1 TP Written by Jim Starlin Art by Shane Davis, Starlin, Matt Banning and others Cover by Davis Discover the origin of the new Captain Comet and find out how he is connected to his predecessor who was killed in the pages of the critically acclaimed series 52. This volume collects MYSTERY IN SPACE #1-5. Volume 2, due in 2008, will collect issues #6-8 plus the original THE WEIRD miniseries. Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 208 pg, FC, $17.99 US NIGHTWING: LOVE AND WAR TP Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Dan Jurgens, Jamal Igle and others Cover by Ryan Sook In this volume collecting issues #125-132, Nightwing faces off against Raptor, a powerful new foe wanted by the police for murder. Nightwing finds himself in the uncomfortable position of trying to save the villain from the law and the mysterious people who are trying to kill him after he discovers the possibility that this criminal didn’t kill anyone. Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US SUPERMAN: THE BOTTLE CITY OF KANDOR TP Written by Edmond Hamilton and others Art by Curt Swan and others Don't miss this Silver Age collection of the best of the Kandor stories, in which Superman and Jimmy Olsen shrink down to battle as Kandor’s own costumed heroes, Nightwing and Flamebird! This volume collects stories from ACTION COMICS, SUPERMAN and more!Advance-solicited; on sale October 17 • 200 pg, FC, $14.99 US WONDER WOMAN: LOVE AND MURDER HC Written by Jodi Picoult Art by Terry Dodson, Drew Johnson and others Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson Best-selling author Jodi Picoult (Nineteen Minutes, The Tenth Circle, My Sister's Keeper), takes Wonder Woman on a collision course with the Amazons in this hardcover volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #6-10! The action begins when Wonder Woman, in her disguise as Special Agent Diana Prince of the Department of Metahuman affairs, is assigned to capture Wonder Woman. How can she accomplish this impossible job without revealing her secret identity? This is just the start of the Amazon Warrior’s problems as Diana must relearn how to exist as a human being while a deadly foe begins to close a net on her, leading to a catastrophic outcome! Advance-solicited; on sale November 14 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US Johnny DC THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY #6 Written by J. Torres Art and cover by Alex Serra In brightest day, in blackest night, beware their power…Teen Lantern’s light! It’s an all-out battle as the Legion face the combined might of the universe’s bravest! Can the Legion convince them to join forces against an even greater threat, or will the original teen super-heroes be replaced? On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE BATMAN STRIKES! #37 Written by Russell Lissau Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill Poison Ivy’s out for a night out on the town, but don’t worry — Batman and Robin are hot on her tail! What can the Dynamic Duo do when no one in Gotham City has seen Ivy committing a crime? On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #37 Written by Matt Wayne Art by Min S. Ku & Jeff Albrecht Cover by Zach Howard JLU show writer Matt Wayne sends Batman and Hawkgirl through a long dark night of the soul! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #47 Written by J. Torres Art by Christine Norrie & Michael Chang Cover by Todd Nauck Finally, the origin of Robin can be told! Plus, witness a day in the lives of Starfire and Raven. Which one of them will stop Gizmo's latest crime spree? On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #17 Written by Ivan Velez Jr., Tom Warburton and Robbie Busch Art by Scott Cohn, Dan Davis, Mike DeCarlo and the Iguana Cover by Scott Jeralds. Avast! Ben faces a nautical nuisance! Plus, Codename: Kids Next Door and Samurai Jack! On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #37 Written by Scott Cunningham, Amy Rogers and Robbie Busch Art by Robert Pope, Christopher Cook and Mike DeCarlo Cover by Pope & DeCarlo. A super flu is threatening Foster’s, and Mr. Herriman is going crazy trying to guard against it! Plus, the Powerpuff Girls and the Eds! On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #154 Written by Earl Kress Art by Leo Batic, Walter Carzon, Pablo Zamboni, Horacio Ottolini and Ruben Torreiro Cover by Scott Jeralds Special issue! The Evil Scientist has kidnapped the Looney Tunes and is going to show them their ancestors. Find out why when you play the Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal video game! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #124 Written by Scott Cunningham Art by Scott Neely Cover by Robert Pope & Scott McRae What’s cooler than being cool? Being a Scoob! Follow the Scoobs to the tops of the coldest mountaintop in the Himalayas on the trail of none other than the Abominable Snowman, in this special companion to the upcoming all-new Scooby movie! On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #482 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots The Usual Gang of Idiots deliver the late-summer laughs, with a bevy of spoofs and parodies! On sale September 5 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US MAD CLASSICS #18 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots A jam-packed new issue of MAD CLASSICS, featuring the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader’s Choice picks and much more! On sale September 12 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US THE MAD ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Written by Harvey Kurtzman Art by Will Elder, John Severin, Kurtzman, Wallace Wood, Jack Davis, Basil Wolverton and Bernard Krigstein Cover by Kurtzman This second volume collecting the early issues of MAD COMICS features classic material from issues #7-12, including “Shermlock Sholmes,” “Dragged Net,” and “Little Orphan Melvin”! Advance-solicited; on sale November 28 • 224 pg, FC, $49.99 US THE MAD ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Harvey Kurtzman Art by Kurtzman, Jack Davis, John Severin, Wallace Wood and Will Elder Cover by Kurtzman Reoffered to coincide with THE MAD ARCHIVES VOL. 1, this volume collects issues #1-6 of the comic book that threw the rulebook out the window and redefined comedy and satire for generations to come. On sale September 5 • FC, 224 pg, $49.99 US • Relist CMX PRESENTS VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Kanako Inuki CMX. Just in time for Halloween, CMX enters the horror genre with the debut of this chilling series in a new, larger, mature readers format. Young Kurumi has never received presents on her birthday. Over the years, she has also never aged and credits her longevity to the fact that she has never opened a present. Now it is her role to travel the world, bestowing gifts on others. But these presents never turn out to be what the recipients desired; there’s always a dark side and a high price to pay. Author Inuki is known as “The Queen of Horror” in Japan. Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 5.5” x 8” • 200 pg, B&W, $12.99 US MATURE READERS VARIANTE VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Iqura Sugimoto CMX. A murderous entity controls the arm of an innocent girl in this new horror and suspense series presented in a new, larger format. After seeing her family slaughtered, Aiko is surprised to wake up on a laboratory table, apparently intact. But when she notices the horribly disfigured arm grafted onto her body, she soon realizes that life as she knew it before the attack is now over. Infused with the DNA of a mysterious monster known as Chimera, the arm acts on the urges of its master — leaving Aiko powerless to stop it. Alone and frightened, how will she deal with this horrible fate? Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 5.5” x 8” • 196 pg, B&W, $12.99 US MATURE READERS GON VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka CMX. In this volume, Gon rides a shark (from the inside), is tormented by a tick, shakes up a forest and marches with the penguins. Told entirely without words, these stories highlight the amazingly detailed art and visual storytelling genius of creator Masashi Tanaka. Advance-solicited; on sale October 31 • 5” x 7.375” 148 pg, B&W, $5.99 US • TEEN CANON VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Chika Shiomi CMX. Canon’s feelings for the half-vampire Sakaki may be clouding her from the truth about Rod, the vampire she blames for her situation. Is Sakaki merely using her for his own quest for vengeance and is Rod not quite the evil entity she believed him to be? In fact, she may owe him her life! She must find out the truth before Sakaki persuades her to destroy the wrong vampire. Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 5" x 7.375" 194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN CIPHER VOL. 9 Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. In New York, Anise — the twins’ best friend — wants to contact Cipher, but neither he nor Siva knows exactly where in Los Angeles Cipher is. Then, when Siva is attacked by a group of punks, Cipher feels a pain in his stomach and knows his brother is in trouble. But now he can’t get through! And what connection do the attackers have to Alex, Siva’s new roommate? Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 5" x 7.375" 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN I HATE YOU MORE THAN ANYONE VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Banri Hidaka CMX. Though she didn’t react well when Sugimoto stole a kiss (a first for her!), Kazuha begins to wonder if maybe she really does have feelings for him. But her friend Senko really seems to be in love with Sugimoto. Should Kazuha step aside for her friend or follow her feelings and try to win over Sugimoto herself? Advance-solicited; on sale October 17 • 5" x 7.375" 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN VS. VOL. 7 Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. Simmering emotions boil over in this final volume! Will Mitsuko choose the younger Reiji or her former lover, the mercurial conductor named Bartholomew? Reiji is finally on the verge of attaining the recognition he’s always coveted. But will he gain professional success only to lose his personal happiness? Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 5" x 7.375" 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ SAMURAI COMMANDO: MISSION 1549 VOL. 2 Art by Ark Performance Story by Harutoshi Fukui Original idea by Ryo Hanmura CMX. In the conclusion of this two-part story, time is running out for Kashima to thwart the potential plans of his former leader — the megalomaniacal Colonel Matoba — to conquer Japan. The doorway to the present is about to close, leaving Kashima stuck in the past and the history of the world permanently altered. Advance-solicited; on sale October 31 • 5” x 7.375” • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ Wildstorm ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #4 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross The gangwar erupts, embroiling the city's crimelords and crimefighters in a firestorm of violence — and when the dust settles, there'll be a new power in the Astro City underworld. Plus, one of the Williams brothers lies near death — and the only way to save him is with a secret from their past. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ALBION TP Plot by Alan Moore; Written by Leah Moore and John Reppion Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman Cover by Dave Gibbons Reoffered to coincide with ALBION ORIGINS, solicited in the Titans Books section of this Previews. Discover how legendary writer Alan Moore resurrects the lost heroes of Britain's yesteryear in this volume collecting the acclaimed ALBION miniseries! On sale October 3 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist DEATHBLOW #7 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Carlos D’Anda At war not with just the enemy but with his allies, Deathblow finds himself challenged for the title of “World's Deadliest Man.” The challenger is less than a man — but more than human! Half machine, half dinosaur — 100% Osamasaurus! On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US EX MACHINA #30 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark Cover by Harris Part 1 of the 4-part “Ex Cathedra.” When a powerful international leader summons Mayor Hundred, the superhero-turned-politician must decide if he can risk leaving New York City and traveling to another country for the first time ever. On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS GEN13 #12 Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Drew Geraci I.O. finally catches up with the rogue Gen13 kids and they send in the heavy hitters to bring them down: the all-new, all-exciting Authori-teens! Do the kids stand a chance against this glamorous group? On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US HIGHWAYMEN #4 Written by Adam Freeman & Marc Bernardin Art by Lee Garbett Cover by Brian Stelfreeze Now that The Highwaymen have unearthed the details of the dormant government program that turned Grace Anderson into a walking, talking WMD, they're ready to bring this deadly game to a close. But Jacob Sterne, Deputy Director of the government's National Clandestine Service, has a different, deadlier plan for Grace…. On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MIDNIGHTER #11 Written by Keith Giffen Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Midnighter continues to delve deeper into his mysterious past! But he’s interrupted by the unexpected appearance of a new adversary, a sultry siren who has avarice on her mind — is the timing a coincidence or something more? On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE PROGRAMME #3 Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by CP Smith The storm clouds darken over the Middle East as the Spirit of Lenin fights the American military to locate the beautiful and powerful “Pravda.” While the Russian Dolls gather strength, the CIA have trouble keeping their super-hero under wraps...but the Americans might have a solution: the revelation of a second super-powered being! On sale September 19 • 3 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RED MENACE TP Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DiMeo and Adam Brody Art and cover by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey Actor Adam Brody, star of TV’s The OC, makes his writing debut in this volume collecting the critically acclaimed 6-issue miniseries RED MENACE, co-authored by THE FLASH writing team of Danny Bilson & Paul DiMeo with art by Jerry Ordway (SUPERMAN) & Al Vey (BIZARRO WORLD)! Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY #10 Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Neil Googe Secrets will be revealed in this ground-breaking issue! Sheriff Lindo finally learns the truth of why her grandfather left her family, just as some dead residents start appearing in town — feasting upon residents! Zombies! On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WETWORKS #13 Written by J.M. DeMatteis Art by Billy Dallas Patton & Trevor Scott Cover by Whilce Portacio The original Wetworks team is back together and, augmented by new members such as Ab-Death and Ashe, stronger than ever. But even that looks like it might not be enough, as the enhanced Night Tribes take over eastern Europe. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WETWORKS VOL. 1 TP Written by Mike Carey Art by Whilce Portacio and various Cover by Portacio Collecting issues #1-5 plus the two short stories that reintroduced the Wetworks team to the Wildstorm Universe! The original team leader of Wetworks, Dane, assembles a new team to continue the fight against vampires, werewolves and other nasty creatures in order to keep the world safe. Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 136 pg, FC, $14.99 US STORMWATCH: PHD #11 Written by Christos Gage Art by Andy Smith Cover by Mike McKone After their disastrous confrontation with Slaughterhouse Smith, the PHD team retraces its steps to find the real assassin—what are they missing? And will they be able to stomach the reality of what they’ll uncover? On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NEW LINE CINEMA’S TALES OF HORROR #1 Written by Christos Gage and Peter Milligan Art by Stefano Raffaele and Tom Feister Cover by Darick Robertson The horror of A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre continue in two stories by stellar creative teams! When Freddy learns that there’s a new killer in town, he must put a vicious stop to it — but it may be more than he bargained for! And a chainsaw salesman makes a stop over in a small west Texas town... On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FRIDAY THE 13TH : HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION #1 Written by Jason Aaron Art by Adam Archer & Peter Guzman Cover by Dustin Nguyen Teenager Davie Falkner was born with a skull deformity that makes him the butt of nearly every joke. When his parents send him to camp, he learns that being different might just save your life at Camp Crystal Lake! On sale September 12 • 1 of 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS #5 Written by Peter Johnson Art by Matthew Dow Smith Cover by Tony Harris John Winchester’s journey nears its conclusion as he and the Hunter travel to the legendary destination the “Four Corners,” in the American Southwest. It’s at the mysterious Fore Inn where he’ll confront his wife’s killer — but could he possibly be prepared for what he’ll find and what secrets are revealed. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Vertigo CAIRO HC Written by G. Willow Wilson Art and cover by M.K. Perker Written by breakout talent G. Willow Wilson, a Cairo-based journalist, and drawn by renowned illustrator M.K. Perker, the original hardcover graphic novel CAIRO is action-adventure that brings the ancient and modern Middle East together with a Vertigo twist! A stolen hookah, a spiritual underworld, and a genie on the run change the lives of five strangers forever in this modern fable set on the streets of the Middle East’s largest metropolis! This magical-realism thriller interweaves the fates of a drug runner, a down-on-his luck journalist, an American expatriate, a young activist, and an Israeli soldier as they race through bustling present-day Cairo to find an artifact of unimaginable power, one protected by a dignified jinn and sought by a wrathful gangster-magician. But the vastness of Africa’s legendary City of Victory extends into a spiritual realm — the Undernile — and even darker powers lurk there… Advance-solicited; on sale November 7 • 7” x 9” • 160 pg, B&W, $24.99 US MATURE READERS ARMY@LOVE VOL. 1: THE HOT ZONE CLUB TP Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Veitch & Gary Erskine “An amazingly racy and ruthless satire/critique of a never-ending war in Afghanistan.” — Entertainment Weekly Comics iconoclast Rick Veitch, the creator of CAN'T GET NO, writes and illustrates this volume collecting the critically acclaimed first six issues of the new series that is equal parts blistering battle action, sensuous soap opera and pitch-black satire that fans of PREACHER and TRANSMETROPOLITAN will love. Comedy collides head on with tragedy when a New Jersey National Guard unit is deployed indefinitely to a never-ending series of wars in the Middle East. These citizen soldiers range from kids fresh out of high school to middle-aged corporate managers — and the modernized military has gone into take-no-prisoners marketing mode in order to motivate them. And you won’t believe what it takes to become a member of the Hot Zone Club! Advance-solicited; on sale October 17 • 128 pg, FC, $9.99 US MATURE READERS ARMY@LOVE #7 Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Veitch & Gary Erskine Watch where you step! Switzer and company must save a herd of circus elephants from being turned into king-sized suicide bombers. Meanwhile, Healey is having second thoughts about dumping Allie in the wilds of Outer Mongrolia, where something strange and monstrous lurks. On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS #85 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Father and son are reunited, but with a woman in the middle of the two, how can this be a good thing? The "other" woman knows for true it's not. Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS AMERICAN VIRGIN #19 Written by Steven Seagle Art by Becky Cloonan & Jim Rugg Cover by Celia Calle Concluding the 5-part “Around the World.” Paris: the city of lights…the city of love…the city of sex. And Adam Chamberlain has not one, not two, but three shocking revelations for the new woman in his life. One involves a question, one involves his future, and one involves changing the title of the book from American Virgin to something else. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CROSSING MIDNIGHT #11 Written by Mike Carey Art by Eric Nguyen Cover by J.H. Williams III There’s a supernatural serial killer out there, slicing his twisted way through teenage date girls — including Kai’s new friends. And with no other choices, the boy who’s seen bloody decapitations and mystical abductions finds himself in a role he’s never played before: detective. On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS #21 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Darick Robertson & John Lucas Cover by Philip Bond The Bug-Bee boys go to war in Part 3 of “Crossfire and Collateral!” The Mutated Mayan Hissers are somewhere in the bowels of L.A., ready to unleash their assault on our civilization. But the Exterminators discover that tracking an enemy with 3,000 years of practice hiding from humans is their most difficult out-call yet. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS VOL. 3: LIES OF OUR FATHERS TP Written by Simon Oliver Art by Tony Moore, Mike Hawthorne and John Lucas Cover by Phillip Bond In this volume collecting issues #11-16, the Bug-Bee-Gone boys bury one of their own while another member of the team remains missing, but the business of bug-killing must go on. Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS DMZ #23 Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood In the aftermath of the Day 204 trials, Matty Roth turns his attention to “the hidden war” — the thousands of ordinary people living under fire inside the DMZ. His first subject is the underground arts scene — and one guerrilla artist in particular planning a huge stunt unseen in the city since the 1970s graffiti days. On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FAKER #3 Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Jock When the question is "Why is my best friend melting?" the answer is bound to take you to some strange and unsettling places. Jessie and her friends search for the truth —about Nick and about themselves — in their own different ways. But someone already knows all the answers, and it may be someone much closer to home than they ever suspected. On sale September 5 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #236 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Lee Bermejo "Joyride," Part 3 of 4. The sleepy village of Lychgate is seemingly a model of Middle-England charm. But dig a little deeper, and you'll find there's something rotten under the surface. And that's what brings John Constantine calling... On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #65 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Flycatcher is in trouble. He hasn’t had food or water for more than a month and the power he’s been drawing from his magic armor is running out. If Flycatcher falls, his army perishes with him. At the same time, everyone in Fabletown is able to watch his trials and tribulations reality-show style via the Magic Mirror. On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES #15 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Brian Bolland In the conclusion of “The Bad Prince,” our hard-luck group of crash survivors try to find a way out of the wilderness. And along the way we learn more about Wicked John, and our boy Jack doesn’t like a bit of it. But it does give him an idea of how he might possibly get fabled Excalibur removed from his chest. In the story of the Sword in the Stone, Jack hates playing the stone. On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES VOL. 2: JACK OF HEARTS TP Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy Cover by James Jean In this volume collecting issues #6-11, Jack reveals the secret of his former relationship with the illustrious Snow Queen — when he took her powers and became known as Jack Frost. And in present times, he lands in Las Vegas and meets his lovely new bride, a directionless heiress. Could it possibly be “happily ever after” at last? Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS SCALPED #9 Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock “Casino Boogie” part 4 of 6. SCALPED gets spiritual in this issue when the focus turns to Catcher, the mysterious rider glimpsed in previous issues, who has foreseen the murder of someone on The Rez. Now he must saddle up one last time to try to save their life, and perhaps his own soul in the process. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS TESTAMENT #20 Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art and cover by Liam Sharp Part 2 of "Exodus." Alec stabs Fallow in the heart — but killing the man doesn't kill the AI coursing through this Pharaoh's veins. Dinah gets a tag, Jake finds his mojo, and Alec meets God. Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS THE UN-MEN #2 Written by John Whalen Art by Mike Hawthorne Cover by Tomer Hanuka Vertigo’s aberrant new monthly continues in Part 2 of “Get Your Freak On.” Cranius’s hideous experiment on Lobster Boy leads to a discovery that stuns even the Living Brain himself. Kilcrop investigates the corruption at UnCorp’s highest levels with traditional gumshoe methods and gets a surprise of his own. But angel-winged Niko delivers the biggest shock of all to an uninvited evening visitor. On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #58 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale "Whys and Wherefores,” Part 4 of 5. In the first of three final issues, Yorick Brown's journey draws to a close. On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS DC Direct UNI-FORMZ: BATMAN (MODERN) DC Direct begins the vinylization of the DC Universe! BATMAN is the first in a new line of large format and stylized vinyl UNI-FORMZ™ inspired by the red-hot “designer toy” phenomenon. DC Direct joined forces with a leader in the contemporary toy movement, Monster 5, to create this powerfully built and unique vision of Batman for the first time. This bold new take on Batman is a must-have for collectors of contemporary toy design as well as traditional fans of superheroes! Advance-solicited; on sale February 27, 2008 • Vinyl • $49.99 US JLA TROPHY ROOM: MULTI-COLORED KRYPTONITE REPLICA DISPLAY For the first time, DC Direct brings together the different forms of deadly Kryptonite. Displayed in a special protective case are the four primary forms: Red, Gold, Blue and Green Kryptonite. Each “meteorite” lights up and is permanently housed in the unique glass-domed JLA Trophy Room Display. Packaged in an upscale box, the prop replica measures 7.25” h x 10.75”w x 9.5” d and includes a 4-Color Certificate of Authenticity s well as the brochure “Guide to the Trophy Room” written by best-selling author and JLA scribe Brad Meltzer. Advance-solicited; on sale February 6, 2008 • Prop Replica • $250.00 US DC Direct brings the JLA Trophy Room to the public in 3-D for the first time ever, with a brand new prop replica program for 2008! The JLA Trophy Room is the heart of the Justice League of America headquarters. This mini-museum holds memorabilia from past members, as well as villainous weapons from various cases. Look For More Trophy Room Props in 2008! Joker’s Cane • Superman’s Cape • Starro • Phantom Zone Projector • Batcuffs • Jimmy Olsen Signal Watch • Metal Power Battery • Golden Age Flash Helmet • Batman’s Pouch-Style Utility Belt • Bat-Signal • Mother Box... The possibilities are endless! Suggest your favorite on dcdirectonline.com SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 5: VENGEANCE 2 The best-selling action figure line continues! Designed by: Ed McGuinness Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. * Supergirl (6.5”) * Power Girl (6.5”) * Batman/Superman (6.75”) * The Joker & Mr. Mxyzpltk 2-pack (6.75” h & 4.5”h approx.) Advance-solicited; on sale February 13, 2008 • Action Figures • PI SUPERMAN/BATMAN Series 2: The Return of Supergirl (NOV050336) SUPERMAN/BATMAN Series 3: Public Enemies 2 (JUL060272) SUPERMAN/BATMAN Series 4: Vengeance (SEP060322) ROBIN 13” DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Robin, The Boy Wonder, is the newest addition to DC Direct’s line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1:6 scale figures! This latest hero in the 1:6 scale figure line is the first of DC Direct’s accurately scaled “teen” style figure, and has all the detail and articulation that collectors have come to expect. The ROBIN 13” DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE comes clothed in an authentically detailed fabric costume, includes a display stand and is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel. Advance-solicited; on sale February 6, 2008 • Collector figure • $69.99 US DC Unlimited WORLD OF WARCRAFT SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES WORLD OF WARCRAFT is the massively multiplayer online role-playing game with over 8.5 million devoted subscribers, and now its characters are captured in 3-D by DC Unlimited! * Human Warrior: Archilon Shadowheart * Troll Priest: Zabra Hexx * Gnome Warrior: Sprocket Gyrospring * Night Elf Druid: Broll Bearmantle Advance-solicited; on sale February 20, 2008 • Action Figures • PI SERIES 1 COMING IN OCTOBER! * Orc Shaman: Rehgar Earthfury * Blood Elf Rogue: Valeera Sanguinar * Dwarf Warrior: Thargas Anvilmar * Undear Warlock: Meryl Feldstorm WORLD OF WARCRAFT SERIES 2: DRAENEI PALADIN: VINDICATOR MARAAD DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Advance-solicited On sale February 20, 2008 Action Figures • PI THE SECOND WAVE BEGINS! America’s #1 selling PC game since 2004 continues its incredible showing in the collectible action figure arena with WORLD OF WARCRAFT Series 2 action figures and the second of the WORLD OF WARCRAFT DELUXE Collector action figures! COMING IN DECEMBER! * Illidan Stormrage BATMAN: ALL STAR POSTER Art by Jim Lee & Scott Williams From the cover of ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #5 Advance-solicited; on sale February 20, 2008 • Poster • $7.99 NIGHTWING: REFLECTIONS POSTER Art by Ryan Sook From the cover of NIGHTWING #133 Advance-solicited; on sale February 20, 2008 • Poster • $7.99 IMAGE COMICS THE MICE TEMPLAR #1 story BRYAN J.L. GLASS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING art MICHAEL AVON OEMING cover MICHAEL AVON OEMING colors WIL QUINTANA 52 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $3.99 For the young mouse Karic, legends of the Mice Templar have merely been fantastic stories to hear and exciting games to play, as he envisions himself as a mythical warrior of old. Yet the Templar were real, and brought about their own destruction in a vicious civil war that left all mouse culture in the grip of brutal rat masters. But when Karic’s family are taken captive into slavery, he realizes that their only chance of freedom lies in his own paws, if he can only find the courage and strength to become a legendary Templar himself. Thus begins an extraordinary adventure of magic and wonder, of faith and valor, and of one small mouse whose destiny may change the entire world. Created by BRYAN J.L. GLASS (Magician: Apprentice) & MICHAEL AVON OEMING (POWERS, Omega Flight) SPAWN: ARCHITECTS OF FEAR #1 story ARTHUR CLAIRE art ALEKSI BRICLOT cover ALEKSI BRICLOT 56 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $6.99 Ethaan, one of the five Angels of the dreaded caste of the Architects, seeks the help of Hellspawn Al Simmons to restore one of their oldest and most secret of weapons, the Horsaak-El. This living trap hidden in the dark alleyways of the Big Apple has kept for centuries the souls of the damned, preventing them from joining the armies of Hell. But lately, the Horsaak-El has started to prey on innocent humans to quench its unbounded thirst for souls. Only a soul already marked with the seal of Hell can enter the trap to stop it. This is at least what Ethaan tells Spawn, whom she wants to use as a Trojan horse to enter and destroy the mad creature. To make sure Spawn won't thwart her plan, Ethaan manages to attract one of Al Simmons’ closest relatives in the heart of the Horsaak-El: his own brother Marc Simmons. LUCHA LIBRE #1 story JERRY FRISSEN art BILL, WITKO, TANQUERELLE cover BILL 48 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $5.99 The first issue in an ongoing anthology series based on the successful wrestler-themed designer toy line. Includes three ongoing series: THE LUCHADORES FIVE are masked wrestlers protecting Los Angeles from tiki warriors and werewolves. The incompetent PROFESOR FURIA teaches his life “lessons” to aspiring wrestlers. The LUCHADORITOS is part “Peanuts,” part “Dennis The Menace,” and lots of Lucha Libre! PARADE (WITH FIREWORKS) #1 (OF 2) story and art by MICHAEL CAVALLARO 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 12 $3.50 In 1923, Italy was pulling itself from the wreckage of one World War while unknowingly plummeting towards another. The Nation seemed to be holding its breath, and the slightest perceived transgression could result in violence. On the evening of The Feast of the Epiphany, it did. Young Paolo is caught between a rowdy group of local Fascist Party members and his family. And the choice he’s about to make will change his life forever! SUBURBAN GLAMOUR #1(OF 4) story JAMIE MCKELVIE art JAMIE MCKELVIE colors GUY MAJOR 32 pages FC SEPTEMBER 12 $3.50 Astrid and Dave are teenagers stuck in a dead-end suburban town living uneventful lives - until Astrid gets a visit from her childhood imaginary friends, who tell her something big is about to happen. Are they real or is she crazy? Life is about to get a lot more interesting for the pair - interesting and very, very dangerous. From the co-creator of PHONOGRAM comes this tale of magic, mystery and underage drinking. NEW TRADES & OGNS! AFTER THE CAPE VOL. 1: HOW FAR TO FALL TP created and scripted by HOWARD WONG plotted by JIM VALENTINO art by MARCO RUDY and MANNY TREMBLEY 128 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 19 $12.99 Ethan Falls had it all! He was a respected super-hero, part of a world-renowned team from which he pulled a handsome stipend. He had a beautiful young wife and two loving children. He also had a problem… alcohol. A problem that would cause him to lose everything he held dear. MADMAN & THE ATOMICS VOLUME 1 TP story MIKE ALLRED cover & art MIKE ALLRED 184 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $16.99 From pop art wizard Mike Allred comes straight-up superhero good times! The Atomics are a group of fun-lovin’ hipster heroes trying to make a difference. They fight crime, befriend monster aliens and find love in Snap City! Spun off from the pages of Madman, Frank "Madman" Einstein also appears alongside the Mutant Street Beatniks turned Super-Heroes. THE NIGHTLY NEWS story JONATHAN HICKMAN cover & art JONATHAN HICKMAN 184 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 19 $16.99 Collecting the critically-acclaimed miniseries from Image Comics. As an act of violence spirals out of control to encompass the entirety of the news media, a cult has emerged from the errors and retractions that have ruined careers, marriages and even lives. Under direction from his cult master, The Hand leads an army of followers committed to revolution, willing to die for their cause. THE PRO (ONE-SHOT) NEW PRINTING story GARTH ENNIS art & cover AMANDA CONNER & JIMMY PALMIOTTI BACK IN PRINT! Reintroducing the outrageous story of THE PRO in a paperback version of the deluxe hardcover edition. Just when you think GARTH ENNIS has gone too far, just when you thought no one would go near the idea of the world’s first superhero prostitute… here comes THE PRO! Plus, in “The Pro Meets the Ho,” our plucky heroine faces a super-powered “soiled dove” whose powers of perversion exceed her own! THE WALKING DEAD, VOL 7: THE CALM BEFORE story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN 136 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 26 $12.99 Lori’s pregnancy has come to term--the birth is near. After everything they’ve been through--nothing can compare Rick and the other survivors for what they are about to experience. A major turning point in the series is reached. Collects THE WALKING DEAD #37-42 THE WALKING DEAD POSTER art CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN 24x36 FC SEPTEMBER 19 $6.99 This stunning rendition of the cast is meticulously drawn and colored by series artists Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn. ONGOING SERIES! THE AMORY WARS #4 (OF 5) story CLAUDIO SANCHEZ art M.S. MILLER cover TONY MOORE 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 19 $2.99 It's a bloodbath in space, as Coheed and Cambria battle Wilhelm Ryan's troops for control of the Gloria Vel Vessa. But will the ship stay on course to Paris: Earth, or will the vengeful Inferno track it down and blow it out of the sky? The Priest's deadly shape-shifting continues to make Patrick's life a living hell, and we meet Admiral Vielar Crom -- who may be the most dangerous man on Heaven's Fence. What does he have in store for Mayo Deftinwolf...and where is Claudio? It's all leading up to a star-spanning battle royale, as the action-packed conclusion to the Second Stage Turbine Blade, Part 1 begins! THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #3 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by JASON HOWARD cover by JASON HOWARD 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $2.99 After the cataclysmic, status quo altering events of last issue, Gary Hampton is left to pick up the pieces of his life. After everything he’s been through, things are about to get worse. Could The Astounding Wolf-Man’s career as a crime-fighter be over before it’s even truly begun? Also in this issue: WEREWOLF FIGHT! BAD PLANET #4 story STEVE NILES & THOMAS JANE art JIM DALY & TIM BRADSTREET cover BERNIE WRIGHTSON & MARK SCHULTZ 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 19 $2.99 The world is being consumed an inch at a time as the DeathSpiders (TM) spread from the two crash spots! The mysterious FrogMan starts to eat himself in a top-secret hermetically sealed facility! Strange cults start to form, worshipping the aliens! The Convict and the Boy discover a strange connection, despite the Convict's shitty attitude! The sickening, bladder-weakening FLYING BLOWFISH continue to spread DeathSpider eggs across the globe. And Crighton and Veronica make a horrific revelation… PLUS no less than 14 pages of FULL COLOR 3D done by the MASTER of STEREOSCOPIC imaging, RAY ZONE! SUPER-TERROR 3-D GLASSES included! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES BOMB QUEEN IV # 2 (OF 4) story and art by JIMMIE ROBINSON 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $3.50 "SUICIDE BOMBER-PART 2”—Bomb Queen’s plans to terrorize the Nation are ready to launch. New powers. New headquarters. New weapons. But the government is ready with a few surprises of their own. Unknown to both sides, a third party is pulling the strings – and Bomb Queen flips when she figures it out! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES BRIT #2 story BRUCE BROWN art & cover CLIFF RATHBURN editor ROBERT KIRKMAN 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 19 $2.99 She’s indestructible, super-strong and unstoppable. Thank god she fights for the good guys. Who is she? Why is she so pissed? Where did she come from? Who knew Brit had a SISTER? And where exactly IS Brit? CASANOVA #9 story MATT FRACTION art FABIO MOON cover GABRIEL BA 24 PAGES 2C SEPTEMBER 12 $1.99 Heyyy CASANOVA! This issue: Kubark Benday-- The man you'll love to love. Valomilk Chocolates — what God would taste like if He had a flowing center candy cup. Zephyr Quinn — brutal, beautiful, and BACK with ten thousand sinister secrets. X.S.M. Island: what if Dr. Moreau knocked up an issue of POPULAR MECHANICS? And who’s that six-armed space-vixen daring to ask the question that melts men’s minds: WHEN IS CASANOVA QUINN? What does that even MEAN, anyway? THE CHEMIST #2 story JAY BOOSE art & cover JAY BOOSE 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $3.50 With Alex in tow, Vance’s simple life is becoming more complicated. He tries to return to his normal routine, assuming that his identity has not been compromised. He is soon to learn that his assumption is very wrong. COMPASS #2 written C.B. CEBULSKI & AKIHIDE YANAGI art & cover RYUSKE HAMAMOTO 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $2.99 Alone and abandoned, Mei, Aiyana, Anneli and Lola find themselves on the run from an unknown mystic enemy. To try and get their bearings, Mei leads the other three young witches to Chinatown in Kobe, where she thinks she will find friends sympathetic to their plight. But when giant robots stand in their way, help comes from a most unexpected source! Magic takes the forefront in this all-ages manga series as C.B. Cebulski teams with writer Akihide Yanagi and renowed Japanese manga artist Ryusuke Hamamoto (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Sea Sir Sun) for this new full-color series, debuting first in the United States. DYNAMO 5 #7 story JAY FAERBER art & cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $3.50 Dynamo 5 vs. Chrysalis vs. Whiptail vs. .… Captain Dynamo? What the --? ELEPHANTMEN: WAR TOYS #2 (OF 3) story RICHARD STARKINGS art MORITAT cover BOO COOK variant pencil cover LADRÖNN 32 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 26 $2.99 RESISTANCE! France has fallen to MAPPO... but even the Elephantmen have sustained heavy casualties. As Africa's forces advance into the North of Europe, Hip Flask, Ebony Hide and Obadiah Horn find that their way forward is not as easy as they thought it would be. At last, Starkings & Moritat tell the story of the war to end all wars in this special three-issue miniseries. FRANK FRAZETTA’S DEATH DEALER #6 (OF 6) story JOSHUA ORTEGA art NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS covers FRANK FRAZETTA, NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 512 $3.99 Frank Frazetta’s legendary creation is brought to life in this epic, ages-spanning tale of dark fantasy, magic, and horror. Critically acclaimed novelist and comics writer Joshua Ortega (THE NECROMANCER, STAR WARS) teams up with cult-favorite artists Nat Jones (SPAWN: THE DARK AGES, ROB ZOMBIE’S THE NAIL) and Jay Fotos (SPAWN, ‘68) to bring you the first DEATH DEALER tale worthy of Frank Frazetta’s blessing–this one’s been approved every step of the way by the Master himself! A new era for the DEATH DEALER begins here–don’t miss out on the definitive story of Frazetta’s most famous creation! GUTSVILLE #5 (OF 6) story SIMON SPURRIER art & cover FRAZER IRVING 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $2.99 With the leader of the rebellion rotting in a Jonahkin cell, Albert struggles to fill the void: drawn ever-closer to the narcotic delusionist, Mary. But how will Emelia – newly married, immersed in the horror of the Jonahkin set – react when she discovers them together, and what terrible secret has the High Priest been guarding, even from his clerical minions? HIDING IN TIME #3 (OF 4) STORY CHRISTOPHER E. LONG ART & COVER RYAN WINN 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $3.50 Nathan Crew is an accidental tourist in Colonial America who is swept up in the events unfolding before him, including having Benjamin Franklin coax him into being an unwitting participant in the Boston Tea Party. But his vacation comes to an abrupt end when the three killers from the future arrive to settle accounts! KILLING GIRL #2 (OF 5) story by GLEN BRUNSWICK art & cover by FRANK ESPINOSA 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $2.99 Sara has uncovered the truth: Her sister is, in fact, alive. Just one quick kill...Then, Sara will slip away to spend some needed quality time with her long lost sibling. Unfortunately, her current target may complicate matters. The FBI agent she's been ordered to kill is also her sister's fiancee. MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS! #5 story MICHAEL ALLRED art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED colors LAURA ALLRED 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 5 $2.99 Frank "Madman" Einstein is LOST IN SPACE and SPACED AND LOST, but friends are on the way! This nail-biting cosmic adventure has old and new members of THE ATOMICS to the rescue! You're not gonna miss the galactic events of this issue along with the usual grab bag of choiceness in the Madman universe. PVP# 38 story & art SCOTT KURTZ cover CLAIRE HUMMEL 24 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 19 $3.50 Who is Sam and what secrets will she reveal about Jade's checkered past? It all leads up to the GREAT PVP CAPER! REPO #4 (OF 5) story RICK SPEARS art & cover ROB G 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 19 $3.50 KD and Emil get their butts to the moon and hit New Vegas, which is a lot like the old one, with casinos, booze and crappy magicians in no short supply. There, the boys track down the clone and Emil and Lola have a one hell of a knock down, drag out fistfight to end all fistfights! SORROW #2 (OF 4) story RICK REMENDER & SETH PECK art FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA cover FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA & EUAN MACTAVISH 32 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 5 $2.99 Things get worse as Danni is introduced to the residents of Sorrow, Nevada and Dalton comes face-to-face with the unspeakable evil responsible for Mike's recent transformation. The sheriff continues his relentless pursuit of the escaped girls with the help of the monster known as Black Dog. In Sorrow, neither secrets nor the dead can stay buried forever... SPAWN #174 story DAVID HINE art BRIAN HABERLIN cover GREG CAPULLO 32 PAGES FC OCTOBER 31 $2.95 As Spawn continues to explore the past, he finds that Mammon’s influence on the Simmons family goes back further than he has imagined. Al Simmons’ great-great-grandfather was a Buffalo Soldier, but what happened when this hero of the Old West crossed paths with an emissary from Hell? Two words: Gunslinger Spawn! SPAWN: GODSLAYER #5 story BRIAN HOLGUIN art PHILIP TAN cover JAY ANACLETO 32 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 19 $2.99 DROMO’S TALE—He’s a thief, a rogue, a drunk and a liar. Now, as he sails with Bairn and Neva to the fallen kingdom of Endra-La, Dromo at last tells his story. It is a soaring tale of lust and revenge that spans nations. A tale of feuding kingdoms, jealous gods, mistaken identities and armies of assassins. The only question is, is any of it true? SPECIAL FORCES #2 (OF 6) story KYLE BAKER art & cover KYLE BAKER 24 PAGES FC SEPTEMBER 26 $2.99 We meet all the characters, they earn their nicknames. Who will be nicknamed “Hummer” and why? Characters die in gruesome ways, and it’s just the basic training issue! Either you buy this book or you’re against us! HARDER THAN NAT TURNER! The war comedy that makes Dr. Strangelove look like Dr. Strange! We don’t even know what that means! All we know is you either buy this book or you support terrorism! And we can find you! It’s a Kyle Baker book! What! STRANGE EMBRACE #5 story DAVID HINE art & cover DAVID HINE color ROB STEEN 32 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 12 $2.99 Why does the discovery of his wife's mutilated body seem to bring comfort to Anthony Corbeau? What is it that prevents Alex from discovering the dark secrets behind their doomed romance? SPAWN and DISTRICT X writer David Hine continues his gothic masterpiece. THE WALKING DEAD #43 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN 32 PAGES B&W SEPTEMBER 19 $2.99 Living safely among the dead for so long can make you let your guard down. You forget how dangerous they truly are. Mistakes are made... lives are lost. McFarlane Toys MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: DAVID ORTIZ COLLECTOR’S FIGURE McFarlane Toys salutes one of the baseball’s biggest hitters! Boston designated hitter David Ortiz has not only given the Red Sox a dominant presence in their lineup, but he’s also revolutionized the “walk-off home run.” Time and again, “Big Papi” ends games with a thunderous home run, followed by a salute to the Fenway faithful and a trot around the bases. (Item #71274-2) 4 items per case Figure PI SPAWN 3-INCH TRADING FIGURES SERIES 2 Small in stature, HUGE in detail. The second series of McFarlane Toys’ SPAWN Mini Trading Figures gathers eight all-time-favorites in a new dimension. Collect them. Trade them. 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Writer Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN & EARTH) and digital painter Stjepan Sejic (THE DARKNESS: LEVEL 1, WITCHBLADE) deliver the ultimate conclusion and set up events for the next thrilling year to come including THE DARKNESS ongoing series. FIRST BORN #3 features covers by series artist Stjepan Sejic. Cover