PREVIEWS #3 (MARCH 2008) PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #3 MARCH 2008 COVER ART: The latest projects from Image and DC Comics! March is MANGA MONTH! This year we once again celebrate all things Manga, and round out our coverage with our Feature Story on the future of Manga, highlighting the latest and greatest Manga titles throughout the issue! 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 and graphic novels from the best comic publishers, the coolest pop-culture merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from May 2008 through July 2008. Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #55 Your Marvel companion piece to the regular issue of PREVIEWS! 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ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has been the industry's partner in defending the First Amendment rights that creators, publishers, and retailers depend upon to do business. For over 20 years, we have served as a bulwark against prosecutors attacking our industry partners. Diamond Comics encourages you to become a part of defending our industry by joining the CBLDF as a Retailer Member. The Fund has created a variety of resources and incentives to reward your participation in this very important cause. 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The prize package includes: • Sandman #50 VARIANT — Signed with a Sandman Sketch by Neil Gaiman • Batman #608 Special Edition VARIANT — Signed by Jim Lee • Superman #204 Special Edition VARIANT — Signed by Jim Lee • All Star Batman & Robin #6 Special Edition VARIANT — Signed by Jim Lee • Superman/Batman #1 Special Edition VARIANT — Signed by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines • Identity Crisis #1 Special Edition VARIANT — Signed by Brad Meltzer • Fables # 6 Special Edition VARIANT — Signed by Bill Willingham RETAILER ADVOCATE Retailers will receive a one-year membership in the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund; the RASL #1 Retailer Variant Edition, signed by creator Jeff Smith; a signed Frank Miller comic; The Best Defense: CBLDF Retailer Resource Guide 2008 Edition; CBLDF Window Cling; a listing for one store location on CBLDF.org; and a CBLDF Donation Can for your store. 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XXL $17.99Ea. XXXL $19.99Ea. COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS SERENITY: BETTER DAYS #1 (OF 3) JOSS WHEDON (W), BRETT MATTHEWS (W), WILL CONRAD (A), MICHELLE MADSEN (C), and ADAM HUGHES (Cover) On sale Mar 12 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Miniseries Joss Whedon returns to the world of his blockbuster film Serenity with the three-issue comics series Better Days. Better Days revisits everyone’s favorite space cowboys in this thrilling, action-packed adventure, with Mal and his crew on a heist that promises a big payoff—what’s surprising is that this heist just might make good on that promise. Whedon reunites with Brett Matthews and Will Conrad, his collaborators on the best-selling 2005 series Those Left Behind. Adam Hughes joins the team for covers. ALSO AVAILABLE SERENITY by Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews, Will Conrad, and Adam Hughes SC, 80pg, FC, 6" x 9" (OCT050020) . . . $9.95 SERENITY: THOSE LEFT BEHIND by Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews, Will Conrad, Laura Martin, and Adam Hughes HC, 96pg, FC, 9" x 12" (JUL070021) . . . $19.95 SERENITY PVC SET Featuring Jayne (4" tall), Mal (3.9" tall), and River (3.45" tall), packaged in full-color window box JAN070105 $17.99 SERENITY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Chrome zippo® with full-color logo DEC058177 $29.99 ************************************************************************ ALSO FROM JOSS WHEDON BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS VOLUME 3 by Various SC, 320pg, FC, 6" x 9" (SEP070078) . . . $24.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE LONG WAY HOME by Joss Whedon, Georges Jeanty, Andy Owens, and Jo Chen SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL070028) . . . $15.95 FRAY: FUTURE SLAYER by Joss Whedon, Karl Moline, Andy Owens, Michelle Madsen, and Dave Stewart SC, 216pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR20164) . . . $19.95 ************************************************************************ INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL TP GEORGE LUCAS (W), DAVID KOEPP (W), JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), LUKE ROSS (P), FABIO LAGUNA (I), and DAN JACKSON (C) On sale May 22 SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC $12.95 The most anticipated movie event of the summer comes to comics in this adaptation of the fourth Indiana Jones film! The intrepid Doctor Henry Jones Jr. is back in his biggest adventure yet! This time, the world-renowned archaeologist finds himself caught in a series of events that all point to a discovery unlike any other. But will his rivals in pursuit of this priceless treasure seize his quarry from right under his nose? Not if he, and a few unexpected companions, have anything to say about it! The thrill and the humor, the action and the romance, the hat and the whip—everything you love about Indy is here! This is a tale sure to please longtime fans as well as foster a whole generation of new ones! CONAN #50 TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), TOMÀS GIORELLO (A), JD METTLER (C), TONY SHASTEEN (C), and TONY HARRIS (Cover) On sale Mar 19 FC, 56 pages $4.99 Ongoing Death has surrounded Conan the Cimmerian since he was a young boy, but he’s never had to face it like this. Victim of a vengeful curse, Conan’s steadfast companion must be laid to rest again, despite having already suffered a grisly death, but time is short. The Cimmerian must dispatch his old friend before the curse can claim all he has left . . . his very soul. Unfortunately, that isn’t even Conan’s most immediate concern. Surrounded by a demonic legion controlled by a power-hungry sorcerer, the barbarian and his comrades must stop the madman before he can conjure the very god of death itself and cross the fearsome deity into their realm to wreak havoc on all of Hyboria. It will take everything the warriors have to stop the forces of darkness before it’s too late! Be there for the final issue of the adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s lost fragment “The Hand of Nergal” and the final issue of the Conan monthly series—a special double-sized issue with over forty pages of story with a very special cover by returning Eisner Award-winning Conan cover artist Tony Harris! But fear not Conan fans, the mighty Cimmerian returns in June with the inaugural issue of Conan the Cimmerian, the NEW ongoing Conan series from Dark Horse, beginning a new chapter in Conan’s life! CONAN VOLUME 5: ROGUES IN THE HOUSE TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), CARY NORD (A/Cover), TOMÁS GIORELLO (A), DAVE STEWART (C), and RICHARD ISANOVE (C) On sale Mar 26 HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $24.95 The Cimmerian finds himself ensnared in the dark intrigues of a city-state where the powerful will stoop to any depths to keep what they have stolen. When a young, idealistic noble offers Conan a ticket to freedom in exchange for a favor, Conan leaps at the opportunity—and into a labyrinth where he must fight to keep not only his word, but his very life. 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. This volume collects Conan #37, 38, 41-44. Direct Market exclusive hardcover! CONAN: BORN ON THE BATTLEFIELD KURT BUSIEK (W) and GREG RUTH (A) On sale May 21 HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $24.95 Writer Kurt Busiek and artist Greg Ruth team up to give you the story of Conan’s early life, from his birth on a Cimmerian battlefield to his coming-of-age as a warrior in the pivotal Battle of Venarium. Sewing the seeds of the Barbarian’s momentous career, this chronicle of Conan’s youthful conquests – both martial and carnal—also showcases master storytellers Busiek and Ruth’s work at its finest. Direct Market exclusive hardcover! THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN VOLUME 3 ROY THOMAS (W) and VARIOUS (A) On sale May 21 SC, 7x10, 544pgs, B&W $17.95 Conan’s phenomenal popularity in the early comics series Conan the Barbarian would soon reach new heights thanks to a supplementary publication whose very name would come to represent quality in epic-fantasy storytelling—The Savage Sword of Conan! These pulp tomes would become an inspiration to generations of Conan fans, containing some of the best adaptations and pastiches of Robert E. Howard’s work ever to be seen in sequential form. Now for the first time ever, these stories are being collected in a series of omnibus-style books, with over five hundred pages of classic sword and sorcery—for the complete Conan collector! Included in this volume are tales featuring the stunning art of such comics luminaries as Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Pablo Marcos, Walter Simonson, and many more, including a heart-stopping adaptation of the classic Howard tale “The Jewels of Gwahlur.” This collection includes Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian issues 25-31. ALSO AVAILABLE JANISSA THE WIDOWMAKER STATUE OCT060062 $54.99 CONAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER SEP060049 $39.99 THOTH-AMON MINI-BUST NOV050102 $49.99 CONAN THE SLAYER MINI-BUST JUN030070 $44.99 CONAN THE CONQUEROR MINI-BUST SEP030066 $49.99 CONAN THE AVENGER MINI-BUST SEP050067 $54.99 VALERIA MINI-BUST APR040138 $49.99 CONAN LUNCH BOX NOV030120 $14.99 CONAN PVC SET: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER JAN040081 $44.99 ************************************************************************ FEAR AGENT #21 RICK REMENDER (W), JEROME OPEÑA (A), and MICHELLE MADSEN (C) On sale Mar 26 FC, 32 pages $2.99 HATCHET JOB: Part 5 (of 5)—Haunting in space! When Heath Huston is forced to pass through a black hole, his rocket ship becomes home to an eerie and vengeful otherworldly presence that conspires to destroy him. Across the universe, the heartless bounty hunter Agent Zero comes to collect from Mara and Charlotte, and one of them will not survive. TALES OF THE FEAR AGENT TP RICK REMENDER (W), HILARY BARTA (W), MARK RICKETTS (W), CHRIS BURNHAM (W/A), RICK SPEARS (W), KIERON DWYER (A), PAUL RENAUD (A), SHANE WHITE (W/A), and many more On sale May 14 SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC $14.95 Each story is a stiff bolt of one-hundred proof high adventure as we tag along on the drunken exploits of alien exterminator Heath Huston during his first ten years in deep space. Series creator Rick Remender is joined by a select handful of today’s finest writers and artists in this compilation, expanding on the legend of the last Fear Agent. GRENDEL: BEHOLD THE DEVIL #5 (OF 8) MATT WAGNER (W/A) On sale Mar19 b&w w/red, 24 pages $3.50 Writer/artist Matt Wagner reveals another mystery from an untold chapter in the life of the original Grendel! At long last, it appears Hunter Rose has discovered the elusive presence that pursues him, only to find himself unsure of how to proceed! How does the infallible lord of the underworld confront the utter unknown? For once, he must seek assistance, and from an unlikely source—a voodoo master who once served Grendel’s enemies. What solution will the dark magics of Santeria provide for the man whom all fear and obey? None that does not involve horror and pain and evil. THE TERMINATOR OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 VARIOUS (W/A) On sale Mar 26 SC, 6x9, 376pgs, FC $24.95 The Terminators never sleep. They don’t need food or water. The heat of the desert gives them no pause. The darkness of night does not halt their deadly gaze. Bullets won’t stop them. Their humanity cannot be appealed to—because they have none. Sent from the future, their mission is clear and unrelenting: to erase the lives of any who threaten their future dominance, any who would attempt to deny the rise of the Machine. But that which man has created, man can destroy, and so . . . the war for the future begins today. Featuring work by fan-favorite creators James Robinson, Jackson Guice, Alan Grant, Steve Pugh, Guy Davis and more. THE RETURN OF THE GREMLINS #1 (OF 3) MIKE RICHARDSON (W), DEAN YEAGLE (A), and DAN JACKSON (C) On sale Mar 5 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Our story opens on Gus, a man visiting England from the States. His grandfather’s house is part of his inheritance, and he plans to sell it as soon as he can. Even though the locals think the house is haunted—something Gus immediately dismisses—a slick man named Mr. Snide promptly appears with his “associates” and makes an offer. But when Gus declines to sign over the house right then and there, Snide reveals that his arrangement with the mayor will seal the deal soon enough! Left to explore the place, Gus experiences a series of very odd events. How did his folded clothes end up in knots? Who on earth would drill a hole in a coffee cup? Certainly not ghosts, but for a former fighter pilot’s abandoned old home, it sure is clean… When the house’s tiny residents decide to take extreme measures, Gus will meet the gremlins up close and personal—just like his grandfather, who first discovered them sixty years ago! Based on the classic Disney characters created by world-renowned author Roald Dahl! ALSO AVAILABLE THE GREMLINS by Roald Dahl , Artists and Writers Guild, Inc., and The Disney Studios HC, 56pg, FC, 8 3/8" x 11" (MAY060019) . . . $12.95 GREMLINS VINYL FIGURE SET Two-pack of 7" vinyl figures, characters are Gremlin Gus and Fifinella AUG060065 $34.99 GREMLIN WITH POSTAGE STAMP STATUE 3 1/2" Tall, limited Editon of 1,000 APR070058 $44.99 FIFENELLA AND WIDGITS STATUE 4" Tall Limited, limited Editon of 1,000 DEC060070 $44.99 GREMLIN WITH PIPE STATUE 3 1/2" Tall, limited Editon of 1,000 NOV060075 $44.99 GREMLINS “JAMFACE” PVC SET SEP060046 $14.99 GREMLINS “RUFUS” PVC SET SEP060047 $14.99 GREMLINS “GUS” PVC SET SEP060045 $14.99 ************************************************************************ X OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 STEVEN GRANT (W), DOUG MAHNKE (A), VARIOUS (W/A), and FRANK MILLER (Cover) On sale May 28 SC, 6x9, 352pgs, FC $24.95 The city of Arcadia is the dark side of the American Dream. It’s the land of opportunity, if you’ve got the money to buy it or the muscle to take it. The police are the best trained and equipped in the country, if you can afford their protection. Crime is under control, because crime is in control. For the corrupt and the ruthless, Arcadia is paradise on Earth. But a cold storm is blowing through the streets of Arcadia, a plague wind in black leather and torn cloth, a one-eyed, one-man judge, jury, and executioner whom the papers call “The X-Killer.” He has set the new rules for Arcadia. Cross the line once, you’ll receive a warning. Cross them twice, and X will mark the spot . . . where they’ll find your body. X Omnibus Volume 1 collects for the first time the audacious, critically acclaimed Dark Horse series that made “grim and gritty” superheroes seem like cuddly plush toys. Violent and morally ambiguous, X walks the thin line between heroism and obsession and shows that sometimes the cure may be worse than the disease. X Omnibus Volume 1 features over three hundred story pages by creators including Steven Grant, Doug Mahnke, Chris Warner, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Tim Bradstreet. Collects X #1-11; X: One Shot to the Head; “Welcome to the Jungle” from Dark Horse Comics #19, 20; X: Hero Illustrated Special #1, 2 SPEAK OF THE DEVIL #5 (OF 6) GILBERT HERNANDEZ (W/A) On sale Mar 26 b&w, 24 pages $3.50 Miniseries High schoolers Paul and Val, with Val’s stepmother Linda, continue their aimless murder spree across the US. But when one of the group decides to abandon the others to return home will the others tolerate the defection or turn their murderous rage on the defector? “The beauty of it is that it doesn’t feel forced; it’s right on target. The tone, the mood, the drawing, the narrative flow—it all falls like dominoes.” —ComicsComicsMag.com USAGI YOJIMBO #110 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale Mar 26 b&w, 24 pages $2.99 Rabbit ronin Usagi and the bounty hunter Gen face a dilemma of unexpected dimensions when a shortcut through a forest turns into a dangerous guessing game! There are some mysteries in the wild that are best left undisturbed, as Gen and Usagi discover while traveling through an area reputed to be the home of a trickster fox. Momentarily separated, when the two meet up again, Gen has the unsettling suspicion that what appears to be Usagi may be someone—or something—else entirely. As Usagi begins to behave more strangely, how will Gen decide if that is really his friend by his side? RED STRING VOLUME 3 GINA BIGGS (W/A) On sale May 14 SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W $9.95 With a dear friend moving to Tokyo, an arranged marriage pending, and a difficult teacher holding a grudge against her, Miharu Ogawa is having one of her worst semesters in school ever! Her friends aren’t having an easy time, either. After breaking down and finally expressing her feelings to Fuuko, Maya seeks solace and advice from Karen—who isn’t really an expert in love and is having her own relationship problems. “Lone Wolf” Hayashihara struggles with the fact that he’s actually making friends, a new character—Jun Mataichi—arrives to stir up a little more confusion, and a snowy accident brings two bickering souls closer together. Collected for the first time ever, this third volume of Gina Biggs’s successful web comic (and evolving tale of self-discovery) collects chapters fifteen through twenty-one of Red String and delivers all of the great surprises and romantic moments you’ve come to expect and enjoy! ALSO AVAILABLE RED STRING VOLUME 1 SC, 184pg, b&w, 5 7/8" x 8 1/4" (SEP060038) . . . $9.95 RED STRING VOLUME 2 SC, 200pg, b&w, 5 7/8" x 8 1/4" (SEP070040) . . . $9.95 ************************************************************************ THE WORKSHOP OF FILTHY CREATION: THE ART OF JOHNNY ACE AND KALI VERRA JOHNNY ACE STUDIOS (A) On sale May 21 HC, 8x11, 112pgs, FC $19.95 From the darkest depths of artistic angst, from the steaming pits of punk-rock putrescence, from the grinding gears of the Kustom Kulture Krypt comes The Workshop of Filthy Creation: The Art of Johnny Ace and Kali Verra. Beginning with his career as an official Big Daddy Roth artist, veering through the birth of punk poster art, and now surfing on the cutting edge of lowbrow art and the new Kustom Kulture explosion, Johnny Ace (and his studio cohort, Kali Verra) has taken art by the throat and taught it a lesson it’ll never forget! Eye-wrecking posters, Fink-tastic sculptures, voodoo pin striping, and every manner of doodad, gimcrack, and unholy talisman imaginable are on display. ?? BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #12 DREW GODDARD (W), GEORGES JEANTY (P/Cover), ANDY OWENS (I), DAVE STEWART (C), and JON FOSTER (Cover) On sale Mar 5 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Acclaimed television series writer, Drew Goddard (Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Alias; Lost, Cloverfield), takes the reins on Season Eight with his four-issue arc titled “Wolves at the Gate.” The gang (yep, Dawn too) travels to Tokyo where they duel vampires with unusual, yet strangely familiar, powers. With Joss Whedon serving as executive producer, Georges Jeanty (The American Way) as series artist, and Jon Foster on covers, Buffy Season Eight continues to entertain longtime Buffy fans and newcomers alike. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS VOLUME 4 VARIOUS (W/A) On sale May 7 SC, 6x9, 368pgs, FC $24.95 Volume Four of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus series concludes Buffy’s high school career, wrapping up Season Three of the show’s storyline. Collected in this volume are: The complete “Bad Blood,” saga written by Andi Watson (Clubbing), the first attempt at making a “season” of the comics, where Buffy battles a sultry vampire who hungers for a lot more than blood; the first comics work by Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series writer Doug Petrie, and critically acclaimed artists Eric Powell (The Goon), Ryan Sook (Star Wars: Rebellion), and Cliff Richards (Buffy Season Eight #10), whose stories follow the Scoobies through their final year at Sunnydale High; and includes the first Angel miniseries, The Hollower, written by acclaimed Buffy novelist, Christopher Golden (Baltimore: or the Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire). This volume collects Buffy issues #9-11, 13-15, 17-20, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Bad Dog, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Spike and Dru, Who Made Who, Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel: The Hollower. EVIL DEAD #3 (OF 4) MARK VERHEIDEN (W) and JOHN BOLTON (A) On sale Mar 12 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries All Ash wanted was to get some “alone time” with his new girl Linda . . . but an isolated cabin in the woods, harboring ancient secrets and angry demons, ruined any chance Ash had at “getting lucky.” With Linda infected and crazed, Ash and Scotty bury what’s left of Shelly before Scotty heads out into the woods to find help. Well, he certainly finds something out there. Ash has his hands full trying to keep Linda off of him—which would be a good thing, had Linda not been completely possessed by murderous deadite rage! Ash struggles to save his friends and his sanity, as those fallen to the destructive deadites move in for the final kill! Relive the original thrilling Evil Dead experience in the only officially authorized EXPANSION of Sam Raimi’s classic film, featuring gorgeous-and-gory painted interiors by John Bolton (Army of Darkness, Harlequin Valentine) and some of the best new Ash quips ever—as penned by legendary scribe Mark Verheiden! THE GOON #22 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale Mar 12 FC, 32 pages $2.99 As the Zombie Priest descends further and further into madness, the ends to which he will go to thwart the Goon know no bounds! Summoning powers which are beyond even his own comprehension, the Priest unleashes an unholy abomination on the unsuspecting denizens of their humble berg. But will this nightmarish fiend be too much for even the Priest to control? Find out as Eric Powell’s Eisner Award-winning series begins a new chapter in the ongoing chronicles of a man named Goon and his unshakeable sidekick Franky! HELLBOY: THE COMPANION STEVE WEINER (W), JASON HALL (W), VICTORIA BLAKE (W), and MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A) On sale May 21 SC, 6x9, 200pgs, FC $14.95 Corresponding with the release of the second Hellboy film, Dark Horse presents the definitive guide to the Hellboy universe, including a timeline mapping out the events in over a decade’s worth of comics and novels—and several millennia of in-comic continuity! Written by Steve Weiner (The Will Eisner Companion), Victoria Blake (The Oregonian, NPR) and Jason Hall (Beware the Creeper; Trigger; Detective Comics) and densely illustrated with classic images from the comics as well as a handful of new drawings from Mignola, this volume offers thorough documentation of the Hellboy universe, compiling the many complex pieces that make up the life of the World’s Greatest Paranormal Investigator into an easily understandable format and condensing Mignola’s masterful storytelling into an encyclopedic reference guide—including previously unrevealed secrets! From the hidden history of Abe Sapien to the secret origin of the world, this complete compendium is every hardcore Hellboy fan’s key to the mind of Mike Mignola, and the ultimate introduction for anyone looking to begin their journey in the weird and wondrous world he has created. Including up-to-the-minute coverage of the Hellboy Universe, as well as the definitive Hellboy and B.P.R.D. bibliography! ABE SAPIEN: THE DROWNING #2 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale Mar 5 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Supernatural forces converge on the island of Saint Sebastien as Abe finds himself alone against a century-old evil. Written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, and featuring the haunting art of Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation, The Secret, The Escapists), Abe Sapien: The Drowning is the story of Hellboy mainstay Abe Sapien’s first solo adventure. HELLBOY VOLUME 8: DARKNESS CALLS MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), DUNCAN FEGREDO (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale May 28 SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC $19.95 Hellboy has finally returned from his adventures at sea, but no sooner has he settled on land than a conclave of witches drags him from his respite and into the heart of Russian folklore, where he becomes the quarry of the powerful and bloodthirsty witch Baba Yaga. Bent on revenge for the eye she had lost to Hellboy, Baba Yaga has enlisted the aid of a deathless warrior who will stop at nothing to destroy Hellboy. Since his creation in 1993, Mike Mignola’s Hellboy has accumulated dozens of industry awards and become a favorite of fans and critics alike. Now, Mignola turns over drawing duties to Duncan Fegredo (Enigma, Ultimate Adventures) for a new chapter in the life of the World’s Greatest Paranormal Investigator. Collects the entire six-issue miniseries, along with two new epilogues—one drawn by Mignola, and one by Fegredo—and an extensive sketchbook section from both artists! B.P.R.D.: 1946 #3 (OF 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOSHUA DYSART (W), PAUL AZACETA (A), and NICK FILARDI (C) On sale Mar 12 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Miniseries Professor Bruttenholm and his team—as well as their Soviet allies—return to the asylum, hoping to find out more about Project Vampir Sturm. But a fatal encounter with one of the project’s subjects has done little to prepare the investigators for what lurks in the asylum’s halls—or the greater horror still to come. Written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and Joshua Dysart (Violent Messiahs; Swamp Thing; Conan and the Midnight God) and drawn by Paul Azaceta (Grounded), B.P.R.D. 1946 chronicles the first investigation of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense in the ruins of post World War II Berlin. B.P.R.D. VOLUME 8: KILLING GROUND TP MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale May 7 SC, 7x10, 140pgs, FC $17.95 Something deadly is loose in the halls of the B.P.R.D.! The B.P.R.D. will need all of its new resources—from Johann’s new body to Panya, the team’s newest (or maybe oldest) member—to handle the deadly forces that have wormed their way into the heart of the headquarters, as the line blurs between the hunters of the supernatural and their prey. Written by John Arcudi (JLA, Doom Patrol) and Hellboy and B.P.R.D. creator Mike Mignola, and drawn by acclaimed series artist Guy Davis (Sandman Mystery Theatre, Nevermen), Killing Ground returns the B.P.R.D. to its roots in visceral supernatural horror that will leave the Bureau forever altered. STAR WARS: LEGACY #22 JOHN OSTRANDER (W), 00000 (P), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and TBA (Cover) On sale Mar 19 FC, 40 pages $2.99 In light of recent events, Darth Krayt deems it time to teach a lesson in obedience—to the entire galaxy! Emperor Krayt is displeased, and the price of betrayal will be exacted from an entire race, their suffering rippling to the edges of the Outer Rim. Yet his wrath will not stop there, as even among his own ranks failure will be dealt with cruelly and with lasting results. Old allegiances will be tested, and new bonds will be formed through pain and anger. STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #27—VECTOR PART 3 JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), SCOTT HEPBURN (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and DUSTIN WEAVER (Cover) On sale Mar 26 FC, 40 pages $2.99 An ancient evil gains long-coveted power in the third part of 2008’s biggest Star Wars event! Something terrible is spreading among the Mandalorians, threatening to bring their conquest of the galaxy to a previously unthinkable new level! Unfortunately, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and the con artist Gryph don’t even know how they’re going to survive their current predicament, let alone stop this horrifying threat! Lucky for the galaxy, their companion Jedi Celeste Morne has a few ideas about what to do. Unlucky for Zayne, Celeste’s boss wants him dead! This is only the third issue of “Vector,” a 12-part storyline that will run through every Star Wars title, from Knights of the Old Republic, to Dark Times, to Rebellion, to Legacy. STAR WARS: REBELLION #12—SMALL VICTORIES PART 2 (OF 4) JEREMY BARLOW (W), COLIN WILSON (A), and WIL GLASS (C) On sale Mar 12 FC, 40 pages $2.99 With the Rebel flagship lost deep inside Imperial space, Admiral Ackbar must decide whether to risk the Alliance fleet on a seemingly impossible rescue, or leave Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia to fend for themselves. Meanwhile, Luke and Leia have undertaken a seemingly impossible mission of their own with disastrous results. Captured by a corrupt officer on a vital Imperial installation, Luke and Leia have one last chance for their mission and their lives—Deena Shan. Insecure and indecisive, Deena never thought she had much to offer the Rebellion. Now, with the fate of the Alliance in her hands, she hopes she was wrong! STAR WARS: CLONE WARS PHOTO COMIC On sale May 21 SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC $9.95 In the epic struggle for control of the galaxy, the Republic’s clone trooper armies wage war with the droid legions of the Confederation. With the evil Count Dooku leading Separatist forces, it falls to Jedi such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and even Master Yoda to lead the Republic to victory! This manga-sized volume adapts the Star Wars Clone Wars animated series to comics using images taken directly from the Emmy Award-winning show! BLOOD+ VOLUME 2 ASUKA KATSURA (W/A) On sale May 14 SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $10.95 Filling in details and expanding upon events in the Blood+ mythos, the Blood+ manga series is the official adaptation and companion to the popular Blood+ anime series that’s been running on Adult Swim—and to the Dark Horse novels of the same name! In this manga volume, the deranged Charles takes center stage—and traumatizes Riku, Saya’s sweet, adoptive brother. With only vague moments and memories slowly returning to her after a year as an amnesiac, Saya’s still not sure why the confident, one-armed Charles is tormenting her. What she does know is that she’s determined to hold her own against a small army of blood-craving Chiropteran beasts when they threaten her and her loved ones. She also learns an important lesson in Chiropteran physiology! BERSERK VOLUME 23 KENTARO MIURA (W/A) On sale May 28 MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $13.95 Desperate as Guts, the Black Swordsman, has been to reunite with his former captain and lover, the now-mad Casca, he’s quickly learning that being together is as dangerous as being apart. What should be a simple journey to the safety of Puck’s homeland proves to be a gauntlet of perils, as the Mark of Sacrifice each bears brings the fury of Hell down upon them, and Guts discovers that in his darkest moments he himself is the greatest danger to the woman he loves. Created by Kentaro Miura, Berserk is a fiery manga apocalypse, an ominous omnibus of furious action, fearsome horror, and funereal humor that strikes a power chord in the hearts of its devoted followers and strikes down the rest like a scythe through wheat. Bring in the sheaves! Co-pubished with Digital Manga Publishing. Volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. PATH OF THE ASSASSIN VOLUME 12: THREE FOOT BATTLE KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) On sale May 28 MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 320pgs, B&W $9.95 The march continues as Japan’s future shogun moves to the center of Japan to claim it as his own. But along the way he’ll have to deal with intense and complicated politics, strange and sometimes perverted fighting techniques, and a rapidly changing samurai culture in old Japan. And often the history of Japan all rests on the wiles of shogun-to-be Ieyasu’s clever and loyal ninja, Hattori Hanzo. Lone Wolf & Cub creators Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima are experts at weaving an intense and sometimes oddly sensational yarn, and this quasi-historical tale of a young man’s rise to the top of samurai politics doesn’t pull any punches. Volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. EDEN: IT’S AN ENDLESS WORLD! VOLUME 10 HIROKI ENDO (W/A) On sale May 7 SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W $12.95 “Wizard’s 2007 Manga of the Year!” By 2112, the Closure Virus has already wiped out about one-third of the world’s population, but it mutates again to infect not only people and living creatures—but inorganic matter as well. Dubbed the “Disclosure Virus,” this new threat overruns several major cities, creating huge crystalline shapes with the matter it absorbs. With the world’s economy also crumbling, the additional pressures send dominant political forces into desperate tailspins. Nomad sends agents to find Marihan, a minority leader who now holds important information about a terrorist network. Knife-wielding, fan-favorite Kenji is searching for her, too, feeling personally responsible for her safety—and running headlong into danger. In Peru, Elijah is now several years older, and he gets involved in yet another Propater fiasco. With his sister still captured, Propater gives him one more reason to seek bloody vengeance when an old friend is murdered. STYLE SCHOOL VOLUME 3 VARIOUS (W/A) On sale May 14 SC, 8x10, 176pgs, FC $17.95 Dark Horse’s third volume of Japan’s leading manga and anime instructional magazine is on the way! Learn the techniques of Japan’s top manga and anime artists in Style School, showing step-by-step methods to help today’s up-and-coming illustrators master the use of pen, brush, paint, marker, screen tones, computer modeling, and other tricks of the trade. Gain insight into the weapons of choice of today’s top creators, especially those brands and tools that are so hard to find outside Japan. See for the first time the eye-popping art of tomorrow’s manga and anime stars, with page after gorgeous page of spectacular visual imagination. And find out how to submit your work to be considered for publication in upcoming issues of SS Magazine in Japan! PAQUET’S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES MONSTER BUST & BRIDE BUST On sale Apr 30 THE MONSTER 9" tall—Limited to 500 units for worldwide distribution Bust $69.00 THE BRIDE 8.25" tall—Limited to 500 units for worldwide distribution Bust $69.00 The Monster is the first entry in the Paquet’s Cabinet of Curiosities bust line and The Bride is the second, depicting new visions of old horrors as designed, sculpted and painted by the master of visual horror, William Paquet. The Monster is Mary Shelley’s creature as envisioned through the eyes of Paquet. The Bride is the perfect complement to The Monster as the good Doctor intended. Each comes packaged in a full-color art box and comes with a collector card in Paquet’s own words detailing his unique vision for the character. KOTOBUKIYA BOBA FETT VERSION 2 SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale Apr 23 11 ¾” tall Model Kit $125.00 Kotobukiya is expanding its line of statues with a series of six popular bounty hunters from the Star Wars saga. First to be released is Boba Fett, the Mandalorian Menace, who is the most popular of all the Star Wars killers for hire. Kotobukiya will release a new bounty hunter each month. Following Boba Fett’s release are Dengar, 4-LOM, Zuckass, Bossk, and IG-88. Each of the Bounty Hunters will come with a special bonus part—collect all six bounty hunters and create a $100 full-size Darth Vader statue from the bonus parts! The bonus piece included with Boba Fett is Darth Vader’s left arm. In addition, each of the Bounty Hunters will include a unique hexagonal base—the bases of all six figures can be arranged to form the Imperial logo. With its large scale this statue is a snap-fit kit that can be easily put together in seconds without glue or modeling skill. Look for a new Bounty Hunter each month! ALSO AVAILABLE LUKE SKYWALKER VS DARTH VADER: RALPH MCQUARRIE VERSION—30TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION Two piece set, 16.5" together APR070057 $200.00 OBI-WAN KENOBI: EPISODE III VERSION Figure stands 10.5" MAY070057 $99.99 ************************************************************************ WETA ORIGINALS VICTORIOUS MONGOOSE 1902A RAY PISTOL On sale Mar 26 1:1 scale, 7" L x 5" H Limited Edition $550.00 By Jingo, those socially inept boffins have done it! The Victorious Mongoose is a marvel of modern miniaturisation and is the world’s first concealable ray pistol. Despite its humble proportion, the pistol packs quite a wallop. The Victorious Mongoose will obliterate four pounds of Budgerigars in three fascinating seconds. This limited edition ray pistol is handcrafted and made out of metal with a hand-carved wooden handle. It comes with its own velvet-lined pressed tin case, certificate of authenticity, and an assortment of implements and crafting tools. AMANDA VISELL STATIONERY SET AND JOURNAL On sale Mar 26 Amanda Visell’s artwork evokes a feeling of happiness and makes you smile. Her playful paintings are reminiscent of illustrations from the ’50s and ’60s and all seem to tell a story. Amanda’s “Don’t Eat Paper!” stationery set features a fish-eating whale, a baby-eating crocodile, a paper-eating elephant, and teddy bear-eating robot. For extra fun, feed them more—the stickers included on the accompanying sticker sheet can be stuck inside the belly of each character! DON’T EAT PAPER! STATIONERY SET 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes (5 ¾" x 8 ¾") Stationery Set $4.99 DON’T EAT THIS JOURNAL! 5 ½" x 8 ½" spiral-bound journal, 128 pages Journal $9.99 DOMO On sale Mar 26 Japan’s favorite furball is invading the United States and Dark Horse is helping to lead the charge. We are ramping up a special program of officially licensed Domo merchandise, and clever retailers will stock up lest they find their ankles being chomped on. Domo is a small brown open-mouthed monster hatched from an egg who lives with a wise old rabbit underground. He really, really likes TV. Domo is the mascot of NHK’s BS2 (a satellite channel; he also appears on BS1). There are Japanese videos and products, but deliveries to these shores have been sporadic. That is all about to change. Watch for a special vinyl figure in the months ahead. DOMO PHOTO JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral-bound journal, 128 pages Journal $9.99 DOMO SELF-MAILER STATIONERY SET 40 pages, 5 designs repeating eight times (7 1/8" x 10") Stationery Set $8.99 DOMO “FLOCKED” JOURNAL Die-cut into the shape of Domo, brown fur is a flocked material that resembles fur. 128 pages. Journal $14.99 DOMO SCULPTED MAGNET 3" on color backing card Magnet $7.99 DOMO EMBROIDERED PATCH 3-color embroidery (3" x 2.5") Patch $4.99 SAMURAI CHAMPLOO MINI-BUST #1: MUGEN 5" tall, Hand-painted, limited-edition Bust $49.99 One of today’s most popular anime series is getting the 3D treatment from Dark Horse. Created and directed by renowned animation talent Shinichiro Watanabe, best-known for the mega-hit Cowboy Bebop, this work centers around a trio of unforgettable characters: Mugen, Jin, and Fuu. We are bringing them all forward in a unique set of limited-edition pieces that are faithful to every nuance of the Japanese originals. Set in medieval Japan, Samurai Champloo deftly mixes samurai and action genres with a healthy dose of comic relief. It is, simply put, the story of the journey of a young girl named Fuu and her two guardians. Mugen, the first bust in our series, is a heroic vagabond who is something of a wild and crazy guy. He has his own brand of samurai sword fighting technique, and any resemblance to break dancing is purely coincidental. ALSO AVAILABLE GUNGRAVE BUST MAY070058 $49.99 GUNGRAVE ZIPPO® MAY070059 $29.99 GUNGRAVE JOURNAL MAY070060 $9.99 HELLSING ULTIMATE ZIPPO® MAY070061 $29.99 HELLSING ULTIMATE JOURNAL MAY070062 $9.99 SAMURAI CHAMPLOO JOURNAL MAR070091 $9.99 SAMURAI CHAMPLOO ZIPPO® LIGHTER MAR070090 $29.99 TRIGUN JOURNAL MAR070089 $9.99 TRIGUN ZIPPO® LIGHTER MAR070088 $29.99 ************************************************************************ GACHA! New this Month: TRANSFORMERS FIGURE CHARMS DISNEY PRINCESS HEART TINS DISNEY PIXAR BLISTER FIGURE COLLECTION #2 GACHA! Also Available: NINTENDO ANIMAL CROSSING CHARM FIGURE #2 HELLO KITTY CHARM FIGURE #2 RETRO COLLECTION THE SIMPSONS MOVIE DIORAMA FIGURE DISNEY PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN PINS ************************************************************************ DC COMICS DC Universe—Special Events COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #8-5 Story by Paul Dini Story consulting by Keith Giffen 8 script by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti; art by Carlos Magno & Rodney Ramos 7 script by Sean McKeever; art by Ron Lim & Mark McKenna 6 script by Gray & Palmiotti; art by Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti 5 script by Adam Beechen; art by Scott Kolins Covers by Scott Kolins The Countdown ticks down as storylines converge and collide — a Great Disaster is clearly proving to be unavoidable! COUNTDOWN 8 on sale March 5 COUNTDOWN 7 on sale March 12 COUNTDOWN 6 on sale March 19 COUNTDOWN 5 on sale March 26 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US COUNTDOWN TO ADVENTURE #8 Written by Adam Beechen & Justin Gray Art by Allan Goldman & Julio Ferreira and Fabrizio Fiorentino & Adam DeKraker Cover by Eddy Barrows & Ferreira San Diego has been over-run with the lethal Lady Styx virus, and now the enigmatic Healers are going to wipe the city clean. Can the space-faring heroes Starfire, Animal Man and Adam Strange stop them? Plus, the final fate of Forerunner is revealed! On sale March 26 • 8 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #7 Written by Steve Gerber and Matt Sturges Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong and Stephen Segovia Cover by Mario Alberti So what good is magic? The Helmet of Fate hasn’t helped Kent Nelson pick up the pieces of his shattered life. And don’t ask Bruce Gordon, because you’ll get an answer that will lead you to believe Eclipso is helping his sundered life! Can Crispus Allen convince him otherwise? On sale March 19 • 7 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US COUNTDOWN PRESENTS: LORD HAVOK AND THE EXTREMISTS #6 Written by Frank Tieri Art by Liam Sharp & Rob Hunter Cover by Sharp Final issue! Learn the secret origin of Lord Havok, ruler of Earth-8 and leader of the Extremists! Plus, witness the final showdown between the Extremists and Monarch’s multiversal army — who triumphs over who? And who pays the ultimate price? On sale March 26 • 6 of 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #7 Written by Jim Starlin Art and covers by Starlin & Matt “Batt” Banning It’s a showdown at the Source Wall as the few surviving New Gods confront the entity responsible for the recent slaughter. Mr. Miracle calls upon the Anti-Life Equation as a last-ditch attempt to save his people. And now completely alone on Apokolips, Darkseid braces himself for the momentous, universe-altering events about to unfold. On sale March 19 • 7 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #1 Written by Dan Jurgens Art by Matt Clark, Fernando Pasarin & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino The Tangent Earth and the DC Earth are about to collide! In the years since the Tangent world was last seen, a mind-reading, telekinetic Superman has taken control and brought peace, but at the cost of the world’s freedoms. And as the walls between the Tangent Earth and the DC Earth being to fall, the Tangent Superman’s visions are about to get even grander! Spinning out of the events of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #16, the 12-part TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN maxiseries will introduce members of the Tangent world to their DC counterparts, with events and results that will change both worlds forever! On sale March 19 • 1 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS: YEAR ONE #3 Written by Amy Wolfram Art by Karl Kerschl & Serge Lapointe Cover by Kerschl The newly formed Teen Titans must face off against the possessed Justice League of America to the death! And in this battle, there are no winners. On sale March 5 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #57 Written by Sean McKeever Art & Cover by Eddy Barrows & Rob Hunter As Clock King continues his campaign against the Teen Titans, Ravager struggles with her reasons for being on the team, what sort of woman she’s meant to become...and a super villain attack on Titans Tower! On sale March 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SALVATION RUN #5 Written by Matthew Sturges Art and cover by Sean Chen & Walden Wong Trapped between the warring tribes led by The Joker and Lex Luthor, Catwoman is forced to make a deadly decision that will change several lives forever. The hostilities on Hell Planet are about to reach a boiling point, and nobody is a sure bet to make it out alive. And that’s before things get worse with the unexpected arrival of a new group looking to exterminate every villain in sight. On sale March 12 • 5 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GOTHAM UNDERGROUND #6 Written by Frank Tieri Art by J. Calafiore & Jack Purcell Cover by Calafiore Guest-starring Vigilante! Things in Gotham City’s underground scene continue to heat up as tensions between Tobias Whale and Penguin’s gangs reach a boiling point. Plus, Nightwing’s personal gang-war strategy backfires in the most lethal of ways. On sale March 12 • 6 of 9 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC SPECIAL: RAVEN #1 Written by Marv Wolfman Art and cover by Damion Scott & Robert Campanella From Marv Wolfman, co-creator of Raven, and maverick penciller Damion Scott (BATGIRL) comes a 5-issue miniseries delving into Raven’s past and giving her a new life — but first she must survive the horrors of high school! Can the Titan’s empath endure the wave of teen angst at school, especially after someone begins killing students? Emotions are driven sky high thanks to the reappearance of the Psycho Pirate’s Medusa mask, and there’s no way anyone can contain it once it has fallen into the wrong hands. Titans fans new and old dare not miss this one! On sale March 5 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NEW FRONTIER: THE LOST CHAPTER Written by Darwyn Cooke Art by Cooke, J. Bone & David Bullock Cover by Cooke Celebrating the DVD release of the New Frontier movie comes this collection of never before seen stories including “New Frontier: The Lost Chapter,” with script and art by Darwyn Cooke! This tale provides a first-hand look at Faraday’s quest to outlaw masked vigilantes, culminating with the day Superman goes to Gotham to bring down Batman. Also included are two back-up stories featuring Wonder Woman, Black Canary, Sgt. Rock and others, as well as behind-the-scenes bonus material from the movie! On sale March 2 • FC, 48 pgs, no ads, $4.99 US BOOSTER GOLD #7 Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund “Blue and Gold” Part 2! It’s back to the present for Booster Gold! But history has changed, and not for the better. The new man in charge is Maxwell Lord, and his army of O.M.A.C.s won’t stop until Booster is dead. Plus, the return of Supernova! On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #5 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Julian Lopez & Bit Cover by Doug Braithwaite The Outsiders run into trouble while a recon mission for Batman at a European Space Administration site in North Africa! Meanwhile, tension within the group comes to a head as the Outsiders’ newest member challenges Batman for leadership! On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #6 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Cliff Chiang Rescued from the renegade Amazons, Green Arrow & Black Canary turn to solving new mysteries: Who was behind the kidnapping at their wedding, and how does that connect with what happened to GA’s son, Connor Hawke?! On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BAT LASH #4 Written by Peter Brandvold & Sergio Aragones Art by John Severin Cover by Walter Simonson It’s showdown at the Lash Ranch! Will Bat get there in time to save his family? On sale March 12 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US INFINITY INC. #7 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Max Fiumara Cover by Matt Camp “The Influencing Machines of Metropolis” — Finale! As The Influencing Machines continue to induce madness, Nat and Lucia are forced into a deadly and ugly beauty pageant, and Erika and Gerome must face their own demons in time to stop a villain of devastating super-powered insanity. On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #7 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Renato Arlem Cover by Dave Johnson Can the Freedom Fighters stop Red Bee’s insectoid invasion, or will she succeed in her plan to turn the world into a gruesome hive for her alien master? On sale March 26 • 7 of 8 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUICIDE SQUAD: RAISE THE FLAG #7 Written by John Ostrander Art by Javier Pina & Robin Riggs Cover by John K. Snyder As the Scarlet Tears mission goes to hell and the Squad’s body count rises, a final power struggle plays out between the monstrous General, the metahuman-powered Amanda Waller, and Rick Flag’s own secret weapon! On sale March 12 • 7 of 8 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC Universe—Batman BATMAN #675 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Tony Daniel & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Daniel Ra’s al Ghul successfully resurrected. The impostor Batmen running rampant through Gotham City. The cold, harsh reality of heart-breaking death. Batman has confronted all of these obstacles as the stalwart hero he is…but will the Bat be ready for the devastating crossroads ahead? On sale March 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #842 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen In this story by Peter Milligan (BATMAN ANNUAL #26: HEAD OF THE DEMON), Batman takes a journey around the globe to investigate the origins of the mysterious suit of armor that Talia al Ghul gave to him. But when he unearths the startling secrets of the armor, will the Dark Knight be prepared for what lies next? On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN #172 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Chris Batista & Cam Smith Cover by Freddie Williams II A stakeout turns into a takedown when Robin and Violet both have their sights set on the same dirty casino…and each other! They’ll have to work together to get out alive, but someone’s not playing fair, and old hurts can mean new trouble when the chips are down. Plus, Cavallo and Wise play their hands even closer, and their grip on Robin is getting even tighter! On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NIGHTWING #142 Written by Peter Tomasi Art and cover by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Why is another super-powered body, this time the corpse of the KGBeast, being stolen from the Gotham Cemetery — and how is Nightwing going to stop it? Nightwing starts to piece together the diabolical plans of Dr. Creighton Kendall, a scientist whose twisted mind harbors dark and devious plans that may fit into the far-reaching scheme of Talia al Ghul and her desire to protect herself once and for all from the evil clutches of her father and the world at large. On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #15 Written by Tony Bedard Art and cover by Rags Morales & Mark Farmer Batman ups his war with the returned Wrath…but apparently Nightwing may have more to do with inspiring this new threat to Metropolis! On sale March 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SIMON DARK #6 Written by Steve Niles Art and cover by Scott Hampton Rachel and Beth seek a new friend for the city’s guardian while “Simple Simon” recalls how he became a creature of both science and dark magic. Meanwhile, the cult springs into action against an unwitting Gotham City! On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #77 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes Can Catwoman stay one step ahead of every villain in the DCU? Looks like she’s managed to tick off Luthor and the Joker, and her only chance of getting back to Gotham City lies in the hands of the one being on the planet she can trust. But can he trust her? On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC Universe—Superman ACTION COMICS #863 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal Covers by Frank It’s the grand finale to the 6-part “Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!” To save the galaxy, Superman and the Legion must clear the good name of Krypton’s Last Son, but to do that, they must defeat the greatest villains of their time: the JLA! Featuring a stunning “Superman and The Legion of Super-Heroes” cover plus a “Superman Triumphant” variant cover, both by Gary Frank! Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (featuring “Superman and The Legion of Super-Heroes” cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one Variant Edition (featuring “Superman Triumphant” cover by Frank). See the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale March 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN #674 Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Renato Guedes & José Wilson Magalhaés It’s a time of new beginnings for Superman as art sensation Renato Guedes joins the team! Plus, the superhuman mastermind Paragon is loose in Metropolis, Clark and Lois are hunting for a new place to live after the events of “Insect Queen,” and worse, they’ve got relatives coming to visit — namely, a certain blonde cousin of Lois’s from Smallville. It all sets the stage for a major new addition to the cast in next month’s anniversary issue! Can you say “Chloe Sullivan”? We thought you could… On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #2 Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Scott Kolins Acclaimed writer Joe Kelly joins fan-favorite artist Scott Kolins (THE FLASH) for a reimagining of a classic story from Superman and Batman’s Silver Age! In WORLD’S FINEST #178, Superman lost his powers and took on the identity of Nova, the inspiration for 52’s Super-Nova. Now, the mysterious Socrates has robbed the world of its Man of Steel forcing Batman and Robin to find a way to replace him! On sale March 19 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US SUPERGIRL #27 Written by Kelley Puckett Art by Rick Leonardi & Dan Green Cover by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Supergirl thought she triumphed over Reactron, but the radioactive madman has one last trick up his deadly sleeve. Supergirl plunges into a world where up is down, and no, we’re not talking about Bizarro World! On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #13 Written by B. Clay Moore Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks “Signal to Noise” part 2 of 3. After dealing with the attack of 50- foot murderous toys, Superman works to keep Jimmy Olsen out of harm’s way. But Jimmy’s nose for trouble leads him straight to a reclusive toymaker named Winslow Schott, and this Toyman is curious about the strange watch Jimmy is wearing… On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC Universe THE ALL-NEW ATOM #21 Written by Rick Remender Art by Pat Olliffe & John Stanisci Cover by Ladrönn Shrinking uncontrollably, the Atom discovers his blood houses a population of microscopic, matter-consuming creatures that may hold the very secrets to his powers! When one of the inadvertently enlarged alien bugs escapes his lab, can The Atom save the citizens of Ivy Town from the touch of the thing from within? On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #116 Written by Sean McKeever Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Stephane Roux Lady Blackhawk has been compromised as an operative — which could leave Huntress stranded at sea! Plus, Oracle must deploy several magic-based operatives to Platinum Flats to subvert a new threat to the world’s computerized infrastructure! On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLUE BEETLE #25 Written by John Rogers Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque The stunning conclusion of “Endgame”! Light-years from home, Beetle fights for control of the Scarab in a spectacular last stand against the Reach — and the World’s Greatest Heroes have his back! On sale March 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #11 Written by Mark Waid Art by Jerry Ordway Cover by George Pérez Superman and Ultraman of the Crime Society…together? What situation could be so dire that it would cause this team-up? Will two men who are the exact opposite of each other be able to work together long enough to save the day? Featuring guest art by Jerry Ordway! On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CHECKMATE #24 Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Kalman Andrasovfsky As the edges of Kobra’s plot are discovered, the scale and the stakes continue to rise, jeopardizing millions of innocent lives around the planet. But is this all cover for something far more terrifying — something that even the biggest powers of the DCU may be powerless to stop? On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US COUNTDOWN SPECIAL: ECLIPSO 80-PAGE GIANT Written by Robert Loren Fleming and John Ostrander Art by Colleen Doran, Tom Mandrake and Ray Kryssing Cover by Ryan Sook Collecting stories from Eclipso #10 Spectre #17-18, shedding light on these pivotal characters from COUNTDOWN! On sale March 19 • 80 pg, FC, $4.99 US THE FLASH #238 Written by Tom Peyer Art and cover by Freddie Williams II “Fast Money” begins! Don’t miss the kickoff of this provocative new storyline by Tom Peyer (HOURMAN), as the Flash is pulled into an intense moral dilemma about superpowers — and Keystone’s plagued by a menace who’s using familiar mind-bending tactics! On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN #29 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Kicking off the “Secret Origin” story arc! Witness the beginnings of one of the bravest Green Lanterns who’s ever lived as the “secret origin” of Hal Jordan is revealed in a whole new light! While Hal begins his career another Lantern, the greatest of all time, uncovers the mystery of Abin Sur’s death and his obsession with the prophecy of “the Blackest Night.” On sale March 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #22 Written by Chuck Kim Art and cover by Nelson Part 2 of CURSE of THE LOST LANTERNS written by HEROES scribe Chuck Kim continues to reveal the missing time between Parallax’s destruction of the Corps and its survivors struggle against the Manhunters and the coming threat of the Sinestro Corps as Boodikka ponders her future as one of the newly anointed Alpha Lanterns. Can her old allies trust her anymore, what secrets does she hold and why does it mean to Hal Jordan? On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA CLASSIFIED #54 Written by Roger Stern Art by John Byrne & Mark Farmer Cover by Josh Middleton Concluding the 5-part “That was Now, This is Then”! The JLA finally figure out how to defeat the threat before them…and bring closure to this reopened chapter from their early years! On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #19 Written by Alan Burnett Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope Cover by Benes Don’t miss the final chapter of “Salvation,” as the JLA turn themselves over to the U.S. government to be sent to prison off-world! What old foe will they have to rely on to save themselves from planet hell? On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #14 Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross Art by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose Cover by Alex Ross Variant cover by Eaglesham & Jose “Thy Kingdom Come” continues as the mystery of the “Heartbreak Slayer” explodes while the Justice Society discovers a true “New” God stalking them. Meanwhile, devastating images of the future continue to plague the Man of Steel. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Eaglesham & Jose). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale March 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED #36 Written by B. Clay Moore Art by Ramon Perez Cover by Sean Chen & Sandu Florea The threads of Wildcat’s past come together to form a new future in “Forward Through the Past” part 2 of 3! As Wildcat investigates strange happenings at one of his old gyms, he finds himself sidetracked by a damsel in distress…named Catwoman! On sale March 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JONAH HEX #29 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Rafa Gares While in pursuit of some criminals in the deadly Devil’s Paw rock formation, Jonah Hex becomes a prisoner of the Tribe of the Red Scorpion. If he can manage to escape, will he be ready for what waits for him outside their cave dwelling? On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #40 Written by Jim Shooter Art and cover by Francis Manapul & John Livesay Part 1 of the story arc “Enemy Rising” — the begining of the One Evil Saga! To save her world, Shadow Lass battles alone against a Life-eradicator. The mystery of their origin deepens as important evidence emerges. Meanwhile, conflict between Timber Wolf and Saturn Girl explodes! Action, angst, amour, amperage and accuracy to the max! On sale March 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TRIALS OF SHAZAM #12 Written by Judd Winick Art & Cover by Mauro Cascioli The Trials of Shazam conclude…and win or lose, Freddy Freeman may still need the help of the Justice League to survive the “verdict”! On sale March 26 • 12 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SHADOWPACT #23 Written by Matthew Sturges Art and cover by Phil Winslade There’s always been a Shadowpact, in every era since the beginning of time. Now, our modern-day team is in over their heads — so they use their magic to call upon the Shadowpact of a distant past and one from the far future to help their cause! But they may be getting more than what they bargained for… On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #18 Written by Gail Simone Art by Bernard Chang Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson Comics superstar Bernard Chang joins Gail Simone for a 2-part story that will take Wonder Woman to the furthest reaches of the galaxy, but not before the vicious alien race the Khund begin an assault on Earth! But before the invasion can begin, the relationship of Wonder Woman and Nemesis takes a defining turn. On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC Universe—Collections BATMAN: THE RESURRECTION OF RA’S AL GHUL HC Written by Peter Milligan, Grant Morrison, Fabian Nicieza, Paul Dini and Keith Champagne Art by Don Kramer, Jason Pearson, Tony Daniel, David Lopez, Freddie Williams II, Ryan Benjamin and others Cover by Andy Kubert Batman’s immortal foe, Ra’s Al Ghul, should be dead at last — so how has he returned to haunt The Dark Knight? Find out in this 256-page hardcover volume collecting the intense tale originally presented in Batman Annual #26, Batman #670-671, Robin #168-169, ROBIN ANNUAL #7, Nightwing #138-139, and Detective Comics #838-839! Ra’s al Ghul is back…but what does his return have to do with Batman’s teenaged son, Damian — whose mother is Ra’s al Ghul’s daughter, Talia? It will take the combined skills of Batman, Robin and Nightwing to get to the bottom of these mysteries and stop Ra’s al Ghul’s insidious plans! Advance-solicited; on sale May 7 • 256 pg, FC, $29.99 US BOOSTER GOLD VOL. 1: 52 PICK-UP HC Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz Art by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund Cover by Jurgens & Rapmund Booster Gold, the hero of 52, is back in this hardcover volume collecting BOOSTER GOLD #1-6 and the origin story from 52 #24! In this tale co-written by fan-favorite Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN, 52), the time-traveling super-hero from tomorrow must repair the timeline of the DC Universe if he’s going to earn membership in the Justice League of America! Someone is exploiting the ravaged time stream, hoping to eliminate the world’s greatest heroes, and only Booster Gold can stop them. Advance-solicited; on sale May 7 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US JACK KIRBY’S O.M.A.C.: ONE MAN ARMY CORPS HC Written by Jack Kirby Art by Kirby, Mike Royer and D. Bruce Berry Cover by Kirby & Royer Witness the early tales of Jack Kirby’s legendary creation O.M.A.C. in this hardcover collecting stories from O.M.A.C. #1-8 (1974-1975) plus artwork from WHO’S WHO! In one of his last major works for DC, Kirby envisions a 1984-inspired dystopia starring corporate nobody Buddy Blank, who is changed by a satellite called Brother Eye into the super-powered O.M.A.C. (One Man Army Corps). Enlisted by the Global Peace Agency, who police the world using pacifistic means, O.M.A.C. battles the forces of conformity in this short-lived but legendary series! Advance-solicited; on sale May 21 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 5 TP Written by Bill Finger, Joseph Greene and Jack Schiff Art by Bob Kane & Jerry Robinson Cover by Kane The series collecting every Batman adventure ever published in chronological order continues with this fifth volume, collecting Batman #8-9, Detective Comics #57-61, and stories from World’s Finest Comics #4 (1941-1942)! Advance-solicited; on sale April 16 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK TP Written by Bill Morrison, Roy Thomas and E. Nelson Bridwell Art by Scott Shaw, Ross Andru, Rick Hoberg, Al Gordon and others Cover by Shaw & Morrison Captain Carrot returns in this volume collecting the 3-issue miniseries in which the Zoo Crew faces a threat that begins at the “Sandy Eggo Comic-Con!” Plus, adventures from The New Teen Titans #16 and Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew #1 and #14-15! Advance-solicited; on sale April 2 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US JLA PRESENTS: AZTEK — THE ULTIMATE MAN TP Written by Grant Morrison & Mark Millar Art by Stephen Harris, Keith Champagne, Drew Geraci and others Cover by Howard Porter and John Dell From writers Grant Morrison (52, BATMAN) and Mark Millar (Ultimates, Civil War) comes Aztek, the visionary hero from the 1990s! In these stories from Aztek: the Ultimate Man #1-10, Aztek fights the forces of evil in Vanity City, where he meets costumed characters including Green Lantern and The Joker! Advance-solicited; on sale April 30 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US JONAH HEX VOL. 4: ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG TP Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Phil Noto, Jordi Bernet and David Michael Beck Cover by Noto This volume — collecting issues #19-24 of the bloody, hard-hitting series — features the lushly illustrated adventures of Hex as he dodges bullets, rights wrongs and courts death in the Old West. Advance-solicited; on sale April 16 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC Written by Joe Samachson Art by Arthur Cazeneuve Cover by Jon Small & Louis Cazeneuve The final volume collecting the classic adventures of the Seven Soldiers of Victory, originally presented in LEADING COMICS #9-14 (1944-1945)! Advance-solicited; on sale May 28 • 280 pg, FC, $59.99 US SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: THE QUEST FOR COSMIC BOY TP Written by Tony Bedard Art by Kevin Sharpe & Dennis Calero Cover by Barry Kitson In this volume collecting issues #31-36 of the acclaimed series, The Legionnaires’ leader, Cosmic Boy, has disappeared. Was he captured by enemies or has he fled responsibility? Advance-solicited; on sale April 2 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US THE STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC Written by James Robinson Art by Tony Harris, Wade Von Grawbadger and others Cover by Harris At last — the hit series created by James Robinson (BATMAN: FACE THE FACE) and Tony Harris (EX MACHINA) of the 1990s is collected in a series of six spectacular hardcover editions. This inaugural volume features a new cover by Harris and collects STARMAN #0-16, originally published from 1994 to 1996. Advance-resolicited; on sale May 21 • 6.75” x 10.25” • 448 pg, FC, $49.99 US SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM BIZARRO WORLD HC Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner, Otto Binder, E. Nelson Bridwell and John Byrne Art by Eric Powell, Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, Byrne and others Cover by Powell The dynamic writing team of Geoff Johns and Richard Donner joins artist extraordinaire Eric Powell (The Goon) for “Escape from Bizarro World,” a 3-part story in which Bizarro returns to kidnap one of the most important people in Superman’s life. But what does the twisted, ersatz Man of Steel want? The only way to find out is to travel to the enemy’s home: Bizarro World! Also included in this volume are classic tales of Bizarro from SUPERMAN #140, DC COMICS PRESENTS #71 and MAN OF STEEL #5! Advance-resolicited; on sale May 14 • 160 pg, FC, $tk.99 US MYSTERY IN SPACE VOL. 2 TP Written by Jim Starlin Art by Davis, Jim Starlin, Bernie Wrightson and others Cover by Shane Davis Collecting MYSTERY IN SPACE #6-8 and THE WEIRD #1-4! 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, while taking a spectacular tour of the outer reaches of space in the DC Universe! Advance-solicited; on sale April 23 • 288 pg, FC, $17.99 US THE QUESTION VOL. 2: POISONED GROUND TP Written by Dennis O’Neil Art by Denys Cowan & Rick Magyar Cover by Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz In this second volume that collects THE QUESTION #7-12, The Question tracks a killer to a distant island prison and becomes involved with a gambling crimelord. Advance-solicited; on sale April 30 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES VOL. 2 TP Written by Jerry Siegel, Jim Shooter and others Art by Curt Swan, Jim Mooney, John Forte and others Cover by Swan & George Klein Over 500 pages of classic Legion adventures, collected from the pages of ADVENTURE COMICS #316, #322-348, #365, SUPERBOY #117 and #125, and SUPERMAN ANNUAL #4! Advance-solicited; on sale April 9 • 528 pg, B&W, $16.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN VOL. 2 TP Written by France E. Herron and various Art and cover by Bob Brown Thrill to more than 500 pages of comic action collected from CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #18-37 (1961-1964)! Along the way, the intrepid foursome faces dangers of every imaginable sort, including cosmic-powered alien beasts, doomed worlds, futuristic knights and much more. Advance-solicited; on sale April 23 • 528 pg, B&W, $16.99 US Johnny DC SUPER FRIENDS #1 Written by Sholly Fisch Art by Dario Brizuela Cover by J. Bone Introducing SUPER FRIENDS — a brand-new series for younger readers to meet the heroes of the DC Universe, based on the hot toy line from Mattel! Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash and Aquaman are here to save the day — and be your friends, too! This issue features a full-length adventure with Amazo, the android who has all the same powers as our heroes, as well as activities, the Super Friends secret code key and more! Join your Super Friends each month for fun and games, and learn how you too can be a Super Friend! On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TINY TITANS #2 Written by Art Baltazar & Franco Art and cover by Baltazar & Franco The Fearsome Five have arrived, and they have their eyes set on the Tiny Titans playground! Plus, Beast Boy has a crush on a rock throwing lass and Cyborg helps bake a cake. All this and more in our second all-ages, all-fun issue! On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE BATMAN STRIKES! #43 Written by James Peaty Art and cover by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Batman’s been captured by Harley Quinn, and his only hope is the deductive skills of Robin, the Boy Wonder. Yep, Batman’s in big, big trouble… On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #43 Written by Keith Giffen Art by Christopher Jones & Dan Davis Cover by Jones An untold tale of the Justice League by 52’s Keith Giffen! Meet the early Blue Beetle and Booster Gold, who want to join the League — because that’s where the big money is! They have much to learn… On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: TIES THAT BIND TP Written by Adam Beechen and Paul Storrie Art by Carlo Barberi, Rick Burchett and others The latest volume of tales from the comic based on the hit Cartoon Network series is here! TIES THAT BIND collects JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #16-22. Advance-solicited; on sale April 2 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY #12 Written by J. Torres Art and cover by Alexander Serra Back home in Metropolis, villains aren’t nearly as fearsome as the Fatal Five, but they’re learning fast! Although they’re 1000 years away, the Legion has never left Superman’s mind for a minute — will Superman’s 31st Century know-how be enough to stop 21st Century bad guys, or will the learning curve be steeper than he can handle? On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #23 Written by Sholly Fisch, Jason Hall and Jim Alexander Art by Min S. Ku, Ethen Beavers, Mike DeCarlo and Scott McRae Cover by Travis Kotzebue & DeCarlo It’s a big Ben 10 issue with Ben on the run! What did Grey Matter do and why is he wanted? Plus, Samurai Jack! On sale March 5 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #43 Written by Tom Sheppard and Robbie Busch Art by Andy Suriano, Mike Kazaleh, Christopher Cook, Dan Davis and Mike DeCarlo Cover by Stephanie Gladden Here come Jake and Andy! Guys, look out for that wrecking ball! Plus, Camp Lazlo and the Powerpuff Girls! On sale March 26 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #53 Written by J. Torres and Todd Nauck Art by Nauck & Lary Stucker and Joe Quinones Cover by Nauck Something old! Something new! In this issue you get two stories — TWO! First, a tale of times past featuring Beast Boy and the Doom Patrol. Then, Kid Flash and Jinx face off against some new foes, the brother and sister threat of Kid Kold and Ice Kate! On sale March 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #160 Written by Frank Strom and Jim Alexander Art by Leo Batic, Omar Aranda, Alberto Saichann and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Scott Gross It’s the days of the Wild West, and nobody’s wilder than Daffy Duck and Yosemite Sam when they’re competing for gold! On sale March 5 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #130 Written by Scott Peterson Art by Scott Neely, Robert Pope, and Karen Matchette Cover by Ropert Pope & Scott McRae Well, Scooby and begorrah, it’s St. Patrick’s Day! The Scoobs travel to the Emerald Isle, land of mystery and magic! It’s an issue packed with leprechauns and banshees…and just what effect will the Blarney Stone have on our favorite clammed-up canine? On sale March 19 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #488 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots On sale March 12 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US MAD CLASSICS #21 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 March 19 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US Wildstorm THE NEW DYNAMIX #1 Written by Allen Warner Art and cover by J.J. Kirby Variant cover by Jim Lee Get on board for a thrilling 5-issue miniseries written by Allen Warner (NINJA BOY) with eye-popping art by J.J. Kirby (DV8, GEN13)! Where have all the heroes gone? That’s what Lady Love — a Bay Area disc jockey — wants to know. Her alter ego, Love Rocket, is trying to keep her city from falling to pieces, but it’s not easy. During a mission, her crime-fighting partner does such a good job attacking a hostage-taker that he puts a child’s life in danger — while a TV news crew catches all the action. Their broadcast grabs a lot of attention from various people…including a WildStorm super-powered-being who’s been out of commission for years. Will this shock him into action? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by J.J. Kirby), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale March 5 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY: JACK HAWKMOOR #1 Written by Michael Costa Art by Koi Turnbull Cover by Cully Hamner A new 6-issue miniseries shedding light on the mysterious Authority member, featuring art by Koi Turnbull (HEROES VOL. 1 HC, SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL) and covers by Cully Hamner (BLUE BEETLE)! Before he was recruited into StormWatch, Jack Hawksmoor was a solitary urban hero, misanthropic and alone. While preventing a massive robot attack on the Golden Gate Bridge, Hawksmoor gets unexpected assistance from a woman he has more in common with than he realizes, then later stumbles upon a locked-room murder mystery. On top of all this, his city-born powers have been acting up — and he has a gumshoe’s suspicion that all this may be connected. On sale March 26 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILDSTORM: REVELATIONS #5-6 Written by Scott Beatty with Christos Gage Art by Wes Craig Cover by Ivan Reis & Richard Friend Spinning from the pages of WildStorm: Armageddon! The trio of heroes led by Nemesis nears their goal in finding the secret of the pending destruction…but for answers, they must first deal with a pair of Wildcats by the name of Zealot and Grifter! And this Coda reunion won’t be pretty! But what’s at the heart of this conspiracy, spanning generations in the WildStorm Universe? And are they prepared for the horrifying answer? Issue #5 on sale March 12; issue #6 on sale March 26 5 and 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 THE AUTHORITY: PRIME #6 Written by Christos Gage Art and cover by Darick Robertson A new monster rears its ugly head from the ashes of Henry Bendix’s secret bunker — and it’s a threat neither the Authority or StormWatch could have anticipated! When the dust clears at the end of this issue, will anything ever be the same? On sale March 26 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GEN13 #18 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Carlo Barberi & Drew Geraci Cover by Michael Lopez & Richard Friend The Gen13 kids fight for their lives — literally — and their adversaries will be surprising! Can they overcome their issues with the “group dynamic” and learn to fight as a team again? On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US EX MACHINA #35 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark Cover by Harris It’s a little-known fact that NYC’s first City Hall was built by African slaves — men and women whose spirits continue to haunt the administration of vigilante-turned-politician Mitchell Hundred. On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS MIDNIGHTER #17 Written by Keith Giffen Art by Lee Garbett & Rick Burchett Cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott Assassin8, a hitman genetically designed to mimic the Authority’s heroes, takes on the Midnighter…and takes him down. On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE PROGRAMME #9 Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by C.P. Smith Senator Joe takes a stand in the growing race war in the South as the Russian super-humans prepare to take their war to Washington, DC. Meanwhile, the U.S. Government has a plan to make Max their powerful, final endgame — but will he undergo it willingly? On sale March 19 • 9 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILDSTORM: ARMAGEDDON TP Written by Christos N. Gage Art by Neil Googe, Talent Caldwell and others Cover by Mike McKone Collecting the 6-issue ARMAGEDDON event that rocked the WildStorm Universe and included Midnighter, Tranquility, Stormwatch: PHD, Gen13, Wetworks and Wildcats! Six heroes are taken to a post-apocalyptic vision of the WildStorm Universe — can they avert the coming Armageddon? Advance-solcited; on sale April 9 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US TEAM ZERO TP Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Sandra Hope Collecting the 6-issue miniseries shedding light on the history of the WildStorm Universe! In the twilight of World War II, the first battle of a new World War will be fought on the Eastern frontier of Germany by a band of seven American commandos. Can they accomplish their mission ahead of the Soviet army marching on their exact location? Advance-solicited; on sale April 16 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS TP Written by Peter Johnson Art by Matthew Dow Smith Cover by Tim Sale This new collection — featuring the six issues of WildStorm’s SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS comic — acts as a prequel to the hit CW television show. Written by series Executive Producer Peter Johnson, it gives readers an incredible never-before-seen look into the mythos of the series! Advance-solicited; on sale April 23 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH #6 Story by Jeff Katz Written by James Kuhoric Art by Jason Craig Cover by Richard Friend Freddy, Jason, and Ash face off for possession of the Necronomicon and a chance to either save the world or send it straight to hell! It all ends here — and only one of the three will walk away from the movie monster fight of the century! Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment. On sale March 26 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: BLACK DOSSIER — THE ABSOLUTE EDITION Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by Kevin O’Neill The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen returns in this amazing new Absolute Edition! England in the mid 1950s is not the same as it was. The powers that be have instituted…some changes. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has been disbanded and disavowed, and the country is under the control of an iron-fisted regime. Now, after many years, the still youthful Mina Murray and a rejuvenated Allan Quatermain return and are in search of some answers. Answers that can only be found in a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters, a book that holds the key to the hidden history of the League throughout the ages: The Black Dossier. This amazing new Absolute Edition is sure to thrill fans, and includes a 3-D section complete with custom 3-D glasses, plus text pieces, maps, and a stunning cutaway double-page spread of Captain Nemo's Nautilus submarine by Kevin O'Neill. As if this wasn’t enough, also included is a NEW rarity: a 45-rpm vinyl recording of the song "Immortal Love," sung by Alan Moore himself! Retailers, please note: This title is published in the United States only. Advance-solicited; on sale June 11 • 8.25” x 12.5” 200 pages, FC/B&W, $99.00 US • Mature Readers WORLD OF WARCRAFT #5 Written by Walter Simonson Art by Ludo Lullabi & Sandra Hope Covers by Jim Lee and Samwise Didier Lo’Gosh and Broll continue their quest and encounter harpies and furblogs in Thistlefur. Will the duo succeed in freeing the furblogs from the fel magic that curses them? Plus, Valeera continues tracking the mysterious figure who follows Lo’Gosh from the shadows. Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Cover A is by Blizzard Art Director Samwise Didier, and Cover B is by Jim Lee. Please see the Previews Order Form for more details. On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Vertigo ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 3 Written by Neil Gaiman Art by Various Cover by Dave McKean The third volume collecting Neil Gaiman’s seminal, award-winning series starring the Dream King in deluxe format. ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 3 presents several key SANDMAN tales in a slipcased hardcover edition, including “Brief Lives,” in which the Sandman’s sister Delirium prevails upon her older brother to help her find their missing sibling, Destruction. But their journey through the Waking World has dramatic repercussions for their family and also for the relationship between the Sandman and his wayward son, Orpheus. Also included is the spectacular short story “Ramadan,” a tale of a young king of ancient Baghdad and the deal he strikes with The Sandman to grant his city immortality, with spectacular illustrations by P. Craig Russell (Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde, The Jungle Book). Never-before-collected bonus features include pin-up pages from galleries in THE SANDMAN #50 and SANDMAN SPECIAL #1, the Desire story from VERTIGO: WINTER’S EDGE #3, THE ENDLESS GALLERY #1, script and thumbnails from THE SANDMAN #50, and a section on the Endless retail products (poster, statues, t-shirts, Little Endless and more)! Plus, an introduction by artist Jill Thompson. Advance-solicited; on sale May 28 • 8.25” x 12.5” • 616 pages, FC, $99.00 US THE YOUNG LIARS #1 Written by David Lapham Art and cover by Lapham Indie comics auteur David Lapham hasn’t embarked on a monthly series since STRAY BULLETS, his magnum opus that garnered industry awards and international acclaim. Now Lapham’s back with YOUNG LIARS, his first full-color monthly series, about a group of misfits and their desperate attempt to salvage their crushed dreams. “I haven’t had this much fun since my Uncle Chuck took me on a crime spree in the fourth grade.” — David Lapham At the core of YOUNG LIARS is the disturbing relationship between Danny Noonan, a habitual liar and crap guitar player from Texas, and Sadie Dawkins, the object of his desire. Sadie was a poor little rich girl until a bullet lodged in her brain turned her into an adrenaline junkie who only listens to Danny. But who shot Sadie is only part of the mystery that drives YOUNG LIARS, from the twisted club scene of lower Manhattan to absurdist hijinx on the high seas. And from the hot shores of Ibiza to the haunted castles of Spain, Danny, Sadie and their entourage of losers will run from poorly disguised assassins, demented billionaires, and psychotic midgets — not to mention each other — in an absurd quest to get rich and famous. Or kill each other trying. YOUNG LIARS will provide relentless action, suspense, sex and murder in the way that only David Lapham can deliver. A sneak peek will run in DMZ #28. Watch for a graphic trailer at dccomics.com. On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS GOD SAVE THE QUEEN SC Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by John Bolton “Bolton’s (FABLES) fully painted panels are vivid and alluring…a treat for any fan of the fantastic.” — Publishers Weekly Don’t miss this all-new softcover edition of the acclaimed original graphic novel that reunited the team of writer Mike Carey (CROSSING MIDNIGHT, LUCIFER) and renowned fantasy painter John Bolton (FABLES: 1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL, THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE FURIES). Bolton’s lush palette perfectly captures both the lurid underbelly of modern London and the haunting elegance of Faerie in a dark, compelling tale of decadence and desire that echoes the epic scope of BOOKS OF MAGIC and THE SANDMAN. Set in both North London and the Faerie kingdom, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN tells the story of a rebellious teenager who falls in with a group of slacker faeries. She discovers that for faeries, the ultimate rush is Red Horse, a drug made from heroin and human blood. It’s a dangerous high, and when she gets hooked she’s drawn into a civil war that becomes a struggle to the death between Queen Titania and her predecessor, Queen Mab. Advance-solicited; on sale April 2 • 96 pg, FC, $12.99 US MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS #89 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson The final story arc of the series begins here! With all his soldiers in place and his final plan in motion, Agent Graves finally has a chance to kick back and enjoy his success — but is the cork-popping premature? And where does a south-side Chicago crime syndicate fit into the plan? On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CROSSING MIDNIGHT #17 Written by Mike Carey Art by Jim Fern & Jose Villarrubia Cover by J.H. Williams III The epic war against Lord Aratsu finally begins in Part 1 of “The Blade in the Soul.” Rinjin introduces his new general Kai to an army of kamis and spirits. But the boy’s biggest challenge might be his first date with Loretta… On sale March 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERSe FABLES #71 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Part 1 of the 2-part “Skulduggery.” Fabletown’s own cloak-and-dagger expert Cinderella is back in action! This time she’s on a secret assignment down south — way down south — doing a nasty little job to pay off a debt she owes to Frau Totenkinder. All she needs to do is find a small package and deliver it to Fabletown. Unfortunately, the forces of the Empire are after the same prize and they’ve hauled out the guns and bombs to make sure they’re the only ones who succeed. On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES #21 Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Tony Akins Cover by Zachary Baldus Jack’s sidekick Gary — the Pathetic Fallacy — takes center stage in the Golden Boughs Theatrical Society’s production of Hamlet! With: Alice as Ophelia, a pair of squash rackets as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, and Wicked John as Laertes! But who’s using the play as cover for an escape attempt? Find out in this thrilling issue that even your freshman Lit professor would be proud of! Note: This issue may contain streaking. On sale March 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS #27 Written by Simon Oliver Art by John Lucas Cover by Tony Moore John Lucas provides guest art for the stand-alone story “Raising Ché.” The teen years are tough for Mrs. Perez’s newly adolescent son Danielo. His first girlfriend awakens an emerging sense of his Latino identity and quickly draws him way over his head into her dangerous world. Now it’s up to Henry James to help Mrs. Perez rescue her son again. On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS VOL. 4: CROSSFIRE AND COLLATERAL TP Written by Simon Oliver Art by Darick Robertson, Ty Templeton and John Lucas Cover by Tony Moore Collecting issues #17-23 of the acclaimed series! In this volume, with art by Darick Robertson (TRANSMETROPLITAN), the Bug Bee Gone gang faces an invasion of the giant, killer cockroaches known as the Mayan Hisser. Advance-solicited; on sale March 30 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS DMZ #29 Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood “Blood in the Game,” Part 1 of 6. As yet another round of reconciliation talks begin between the U.S. government and the Free States, a new player emerges, combining political charisma and military cunning. Could the DMZ’s answer to Ché Guevara be the key to healing the DMZ, or does he have other intentions? On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #242 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Glenn Fabry “The Laughing Magician” Part 3 of 3. John Constantine had it bad enough when he had a bloodthirsty African warlord and the powerful, unknown entity behind the Hunger Hill suicides after him, but when they team-up, things can only get worse – especially when the true “Laughing Magician” is finally revealed. On sale March 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LOVELESS #23 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Danijel Zezelj Cover by Marcelo Frusin In this issue, which takes place at the turn of the century, we check in with Jasper, the once gangly kid and object of Wes Cutter’s ridicule, now one of the few remaining witnesses to the rise and fall of the town of Blackwater. On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SCALPED #15 Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock “Dead Mothers” Part 3 of 5. Officer Dash Bad Horse’s murder investigation is going nowhere, even before the arrival of the mysterious and deadly Mr. Brass and his little black bag of pain. Has Brass come to aid in the investigation or to shut it down? On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS NORTHLANDERS #4 Written by Brian Wood Art by Davide Gianfelice Cover by Massimo Carnevale After suffering under Sven’s one-man terrorist campaign, Gorm and Hakkar get it together and retaliate, sending Sven into the hills with an unlikely companion. But what brings him back out is much, much worse…express delivered from Constantinople. On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS UN-MEN VOL. 1: GET YOUR FREAK ON TP Written by John Whalen Art by Mike Hawthorne Cover by Tomer Hanuka Breakout writer John Whalen and Eisner-nominated artist Mike Hawthorne (THE EXTERMINATORS, Queen and Country) bring chilling new life to THE UN-MEN — the former SWAMP THING adversaries created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson — in this volume collecting the first five issues of the new series that explores what it means to be a freak in a society filled with gawkers. After a sideshow attraction called “The Gill-Boy” is murdered, an albino agent known as Kilcrop is dispatched by the government to solve the case. To uncover the truth, Kilcrop must infiltrate Aberrance, where society’s most misshapen outcasts find their own kind of freedom. Advance-solicited; on sale April 9 • 128 pg, FC, $9.99 US MATURE READERS THE UN-MEN #8 Written by John Whalen Art by Mike Hawthorne Cover by Tomer Hanuka Part 2 of “Children of Paradox.” Inkabod reveals the source of his skin-crawling condition and his tale has Cranius a little too interested. Could this strange affliction be somehow linked to the origin of the Un-Men themselves? Possibly, but Kilcrop and Niko have stranger things to deal with. On sale March 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE VINYL UNDERGROUND #6 Written by Si Spencer Art by Simon Gane & Cameron Stewart Cover by Sean Phillips New story arc! The UK’s hottest occult detectives continue their solving spree with a gruesome discovery in a cemetery. Pretty young dead things, ritual killings of the lowest and highest echelons of London society and people-trafficking feature predominantly in the series that mania.com says “…feels like Hellblazer meets The Mod Squad...Its compelling characters, vivid settings, and delicious mysteries set the stage for another fantastic ongoing from Vertigo.” On sale March 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CMX DOROTHEA VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Cuvie CMX. In the medieval town of Naudars, albino children hold a revered and protected status. Dorothea is one of these children and she has always wanted to see the world beyond her cloistered existence. When Naudars is attacked, all able-bodied men rise to defend their home. But Dorothea is prepared to defy tradition and enlist in the military. Like Joan of Arc, she must deal with the prejudices of those who are scandalized by the very existence of a young woman warrior. This spirited, sword-wielding girl has to defend herself from charges of witchcraft at the same time she’s defending the land she loves. Advance-solicited; on sale April 16 • 5.5” x 8” • 164 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS KIICHI AND THE MAGIC BOOKS VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Taka Amano CMX/FLEX COMIX. With his horned head and pointed ears, young Kiichi resembles a demon. When his mother dies, he is ostracized from his village. Alone and with no clue to his true origin, he meets Mototaro, a traveling “Library Man” who goes from town to town, lending out books. When Kiichi spies some magical creatures literally jumping out of the pages of one of these books, he thinks he may be on the way to finding out where he came from. Mototaro and Hana – his young assistant – agree to let Kiichi accompany them. Together, they will encounter strange creatures and adventures while Kiichi tries to find his place in the world. Advance-solicited; on sale April 30 • 5” x 7.375” • 160 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN PRESENTS #3 Written and illustrated by Kanako Inuki CMX. FINAL VOLUME! A common mask used in Japan to protect children from germs hides a bizarre secret for one young girl. As for Kurumi, she meets an old fortuneteller who turns out to have been one of the girls who didn’t give Kurumi a present when she was a child. She’s come to finally give Kaurmi a special gift. Then find out what it is about an incredibly long scarf that creeps out even Kurumi! Advance-solicited; on sale April 2 • 5.5” x 8” • 192 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS TEARS OF A LAMB VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Banri Hidaka CMX. It’s “Sports Day” at school, and Kanzaki has one more chance to make it onto the basketball team. He’s up against an old rival who knows about his past failure and how he cost his last school’s team a victory. When an accident puts his ability to play in jeopardy, it shakes up his confidence even more. It’s up to Kei to pump him up and help him get his game face back on. Advance-solicited; on sale April 2 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN VARIANTE VOL. 3 Written and illustrated by Iqura Sugimoto CMX. Agent Sudo tries to uncover the secret behind Aethos, the government linked corporation in charge of investigating the Chimeras. But in doing so, he stumbles upon a secret from his own past—a girl he believed he had killed years ago, but who instead has been a subject of experimentation. As for Aiko, she’s having doubts about what the Chimeras really are and may be losing the will to fight them. Advance-solicited; on sale April 9 • 5.5” x 8” • 178 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS CIPHER VOL. 11 Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. FINAL VOLUME! Cipher decides to go back to New York where he stuns Anise with a startling admission. Then Siva and Big Momma try to find closure over the death of Dana. Meanwhile, a possible reunion of the twins isn’t making their respective roommates too happy. Will Cipher and Siva finally make peace with their estranged mother? And will Anise finally end up as more than just Cipher’s friend? Advance-solicited; on sale April 9 • 5” x 7.375” • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN I HATE YOU MORE THAN ANYONE VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Banri Hidaka CMX. Kazuha takes a big step and decides to embark on a career as a hair stylist. Sugimoto warns her that it may not be as easy as she thinks, but he gives her his support and gets her a job at a salon. Kazuha discovers that a fellow hairdresser seems to have it in for her, even though she’s done nothing to offend her. What’s behind this stylist’s feelings and can Kazuha do anything to change her mind? Advance-solicited; on sale April 16 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ GON VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka CMX. You know Gon the dinosaur, but are you ready for Gon the turtle? When he finds an empty shell, Gon decides to have a little fun and try it on. But getting out is a lot tougher than getting in, and Gon’s about to get a whole new perspective on these amazing creatures. Then when a tornado deposits Gon and his animal buddies in the desert, he’s got to lead them back to water before they all perish! Advance-solicited; on sale April 23 • 5” x 7.375” • 164 pg, B&W, $5.99 US • TEEN CRAYON SHINCHAN VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Yoshito Usui CMX. Can you imagine what it must be like to be Shinchan’s mother? “Mom and I Are Friends” offers a unique perspective on domestic bliss – with cooking, shopping and potty training all getting the special Shinchan spin. Then he’s off to school to wreak havoc on his fellow toddlers in “Kindergarten is a Fun, Fun Paradise.” CMX brings you the original Japanese manga in all of its uncensored glory. Advance-solicited; on sale April 30 • 5” x 7.375” • 128 pg, B&W, $7.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct HARLEY QUINN 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE The Joker’s girlfriend, Harley Quinn, is added to the 1:6 scale line this month. Realistically proportioned, this deluxe collector figure comes clothed in her own authentically detailed fabric costume with character-specific accessories and a display stand. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel. Advance-solicited; on sale August 20, 2008 • Collector figure • $79.99 US THE JOKER 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE Batman’s number one enemy, The Joker, joins DC Direct’s line of realistically proportioned 1:6 scale figures! This deluxe collector figure comes clothed in an intricate and authentically detailed fabric costume, complete with character-appropriate accessories and a display stand. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel. Advance-solicited; on sale August 20, 2008 • Collector figure • $89.99 US JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE: PART 1 Based on the art of Ed Benes; Sculpted by Alterton Bizarre Ed Benes’ legendary image from the cover of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #7 stands tall as it becomes a multi-part statue! Sold in three parts, each features two of the world’s greatest superheroes and includes a piece of a bonus Red Tornado figure. (To fully assemble Red Tornado, all three Build-a-Scene statues are needed.) All of the pieces slide together to make a complete cover scene in striking 3-D! * The first part of the statue includes Batman, Wonder Woman, and the base and tornado portion of Red Tornado. * Part two will include Superman, Black Canary, and the torso of Red Tornado. * Part three will include Green Lantern, The Flash, and the head and cape of Red Tornado. The JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 8” tall x 14” wide x 10” deep when fully assembled. (Each piece measures approximately 8” tall x 5” wide x 5” deep, except for Red Tornado, which measures approximately 10.375” tall x 8.5” wide x 5.5” deep.) It includes a certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. This limited edition statue is manufactured to order. Minor assembly is required. Advance-solicited; on sale August 13, 2007 • Statue • $150 US JUSTICE SERIES 8 ACTION FIGURES Designed by Alex Ross The best-selling action figure line from the hugely popular JUSTICE series reaches its amazing conclusion with four new figures! Includes: * Supergirl • 6.5” h * Batgirl • 6.5” h * Toyman • 8” h * Captain Cold • 6.75” h Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. Advance-solicited; on sale August 13, 2008 • Action Figures • PI ELSEWORLDS RED SON BOX SET From the wildly successful SUPERMAN: RED SON! What would have happened if Superman’s rocket had landed in the former Soviet Union instead of Smallville? The stars of SUPERMAN: RED SON are featured in this box set, which includes a never-before-produced version of Bizarro, and the 48-page Prestige Format comic SUPERMAN: RED SON #1. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Advance-solicited; on sale August 6, 2008 • Box Set • PI GREEN LANTERN VS. SINESTRO BOOKENDS Inspired by the art of Ethan Van Sciver! Bitter enemies Green Lantern and Sinestro battle it out in these bookends, based on art from the hit storyline “The Sinestro Corps War.” This limited edition, cold-cast porcelain bookend set includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Each side measures approximately 8” tall x 6” wide x 6” deep. Advance-solicited; on sale August 27, 2007 • Bookends • $295.00 US JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #11 POSTER Art by Alex Ross Advance-solicited; on sale August 27, 2008 • Poster • $7.99 US GREEN LANTERN/SINESTRO CORPS SECRET FILES #1 Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Advance-solicited; on sale August 27, 2008 • Poster • $7.99 US IMAGE COMICS DARK IVORY #1 (OF 4) story JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER & EVA HOPKINS art & cover JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER & EVA HOPKINS “A KISS IN THE DREAMHOUSE”—Ivory would love to be a vampire. What teenage goth girl wouldn’t? She met one named Esque at a party, but he didn’t look like a “real” vampire. Ivory’s curiosity lands her on the bloody streets of New York where she learns the price of getting too close to your dreams. MARCH 19 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 DEAD SPACE #1 (OF 6) story ANTONY JOHNSTON art & cover BEN TEMPLESMITH Real Space. Real Terror. From the creative minds at video game colossus Electronic Arts comes Dead Space, an all-new horror series set in the terrifying reaches of outer space. Illustrated by top-tier talent BEN TEMPLESMITH (30 Days of Night), and written by ANTONY JOHNSTON (Wasteland), DEAD SPACE tells the gut-wrenching tale of a deep space mining colony that unexpectedly pulls an ancient and vicious alien life force from the dark rock. DEAD SPACE will be the prequel to EA’s upcoming survival horror game of the same name, due in 2008. You don’t want to miss out on this unparalleled collaboration! MARCH 5 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 DYNAMO 5 ANNUAL #1 story JAY FAERBER art FRAN BUENO, GABE BRIDWELL, JACK LAWRENCE & MATTHEW HUMPHREYS cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY The first DYNAMO 5 annual features a collection of pivotal “untold tales” from Dynamo 5’s past! See Dynamo 5’s first adventure as a team! See what happens when a reporter tries to reveal Dynamo 5’s connection to Captain Dynamo! See Captain Dynamo team up with other Image heroes for a gigantic slugfest! Plus a pin-up gallery, and a reprinting of Captain Dynamo’s first appearance, from the rarely-seen NOBLE CAUSES: EXTENDED FAMILY #2. MARCH 12 • 56 PAGES • FC • $5.99 NOBLE CAUSES #32 story JAY FAERBER art & cover YILDIRAY CINAR & RON RILEY New direction! New family members! New character designs! If you love DYNAMO 5, you’ll love NOBLE CAUSES! Set five years after the events of NOBLE CAUSES #31, this issue is the perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Doc Noble has rededicated the Noble family to be the world’s preeminent super-heroes, but even as they take a more pro-active approach to fighting crime on a global scale, they still harbor dark secrets and hidden agendas. MARCH 26 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 THE REVENANT #1 (OF 3) story ROB M. WORLEY, SHANNON ERIC DENTON & KEITH GIFFEN art & cover by MAT SANTOLOUCO The lawless in Sapphire City are about to come face-to-face with fear as a man long thought buried, the ghoulish gunslinger "The Revenant" returns to enact vengeance on those who would prey on the innocent! MARCH 26 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 TRANSHUMAN #1 (OF 4) story JONATHAN HICKMAN art JM RINGUET cover JONATHAN HICKMAN “DISCOVERY”—From JONATHAN HICKMAN, creator of THE NIGHTLY NEWS, PAX ROMANA and RED MASS FOR MARS, comes TRANSHUMAN, a story that covers the discovery of superhuman genetic engineering, the companies built on the back of that discovery and the marketing war to bring it into each and every one of our homes. Illustrated by JM RINGUET, TRANSHUMAN is a mockumentary told in the same vein as the great Christopher Guest movies Spinal Tap and Best in Show. MARCH 12 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 SCREAMLAND #1 Story HAROLD SIPE art & cover HECTOR CASANOVA Where have the old Hollywood monsters gone? In the age of computer graphics and green screen, the answer ain't pretty. Having lost all of his money in a dot-com scheme, Frankenstein's Monster is content to drink the days away. When a chance at work drops in his lap, can he sober up long enough to cash in? Will the whole affair end in pitchforks and torches? MARCH 12 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 THE LAST WINTER OGN story LARRY FESSENDEN & ROBERT LEAVER art & cover BRAHM REVEL Based on director LARRY FESSENDEN’s chilling eco-horror film starring Ron Perlman, James Le Gros and Connie Britton, THE LAST WINTER tells the story of an oil company's advance team struggling to establish a drilling base in the Arctic that will forever alter the pristine land of Northern Alaska. After one team member is found dead, a mania slowly claims the sanity of the others as each of them succumbs to a mysterious fear... MARCH 12 • 128 PAGES • BW • $12.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES NIXON’S PALS OGN story JOE CASEY art & cover CHRIS BURNHAM What’s worse than being a super-villain in Los Angeles County? Being their parole officer, of course! Meet Nixon Cooper and his colorful cast of parolees at large, hanging on by their fingernails in the morally ambiguous underbelly of L.A. But who’s got it worse -- the criminals who’re struggling (and often failing) to live the straight life? Or Nixon himself, struggling to keep up with all of them? And who the hell is sleeping with Nixon’s wife?! A crime story like you’ve never seen before! Loaded with extra features! MARCH 26 • 120 PAGES • BW • $12.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES STUPID COMICS: PHOENIX EDITION OGN story JIM MAHFOOD art & cover JIM MAHFOOD Fan-favorite JIM MAHFOOD (CLERKS, GRRL SCOUTS) offers a hilarious and satirical collection of his infamous Stupid Comics strips. Pulled from the weekly Phoenix New Times newspaper, these comics are universal in theme, lampooning government, war, pop culture, the entertainment industry, relationships, sex and technology. A must-have for comedy fans, political junkies, and anyone else slightly concerned with the world we live in. MARCH 19 • 96 PAGES • BW • $9.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES REPO TP story RICK SPEARS art & cover ROB G Welcome to the world of Repo. This is the future they promised us -- hover cars, jet packs, hotels on the moon -- but they neglected to inform that it all came with a seriously heavy price tag. If you can't pay the bill, repo agents A.K.A. professional collateral managers working on the fringes of the law are empowered to kill your buzz and repossess the party. You've been warned. Default at your own risk. MARCH 12 • 152 PAGES • BW • $15.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES SORROW TP story RICK REMENDER & SETH PECK art FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA cover KIERON DWYER In 1952, the U.S. Government’s nuclear testing killed all of the good people of Sorrow, Nevada. Today, the sign in front of town reads “population zero”. The locals, however, will tell you a very different story... When a car accident strands four young travelers in this desolate ghost town, they soon find that not all that is buried is dead. MARCH 5 • 96 PAGES • BW • $12.99 SPAWN: THE UNDEAD COLLECTION TP story PAUL JENKINS art DWAYNE TURNER cover TODD MCFARLANE & DWAYNE TURNER This is the Spawn spin-off that diehard Spawn fans have been craving! Spawn: The Undead concentrates on the popular HellSpawn character once known as Al Simmons, champion of balance between Heaven and Hell. This series took a unique “Japanese Horror” style look at the Spawn mythos, focusing on urban horror. Horrifically beautiful stories by Paul Jenkins and Dwayne Turner…a must for any Spawn fan. MARCH 26 • 184 PAGES • FC • $24.99 TELLOS COLOSSAL VOLUME TP story TODD DEZAGO art & cover MIKE WIERINGO Journey with young Jarek and his tiger-warrior companion, Koj, as they team up with pirate princess, Serra, to confront the dread Malesur, a villain set on devouring the denizens of this magical, patchwork world! TELLOS is an all-ages rollercoaster ride of action and adventure, mystery and magic, and good versus evil! The perfect format for the perfect bedtime story – for children of ALL ages! MARCH 5 • 288 PAGES • FC • $17.99 ’76 #3 (OF 8) story B. CLAY MOORE & SETH PECK art ED TADEM & TIGH WALKER cover ED TADEM Jackie Karma and Marcus King deal with kung fu team the Sabaki Boys in the New York City streets, while Bobby Howler tracks a new menace across town, and we meet private eye Sam(antha) Jones. In “Cool”, Pete and Leon are tracked by a crazed ex-pornstar turned hit man, and the mob takes an interest. MARCH 19 • 32 PAGES • BW • $2.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #6 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by JASON HOWARD Wolf-Man’s greatest shame is the fact that he lost control of his powers and accidentally killed a beloved superhero, Sergeant Superior. Now Superior’s teammates, The Actioneers have learned of Wolf-Man’s actions. They’ve come to return the favor. MARCH 7 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 BRIT #8 story BRUCE BROWN art NATE BELLEGARDE & ANDY KUHN cover RYAN OTTLEY & KELSEY SHANNON edited by ROBERT KIRKMAN Intergalactic drug smugglers have been profiting a great deal by doing business on Earth. Brit’s sister has been on the case for some time – but now, with a little help from her brother, she’ll finally shut them down – or instigate and all-out INVASION! MARCH 12 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 CASANOVA #14 story MATT FRACTION art FABIO MOON cover GABRIEL BÁ The second album of CASANOVA comes to an end and you absolutely won't believe it. If Casanova comes back, surely this would be the issue, right? Right? He's gonna come back, isn't he? It's all gonna work out all right, isn't it? At the end of the issue, everything will be beautiful again and nothing will hurt, right? Right? Hello? God? By MATT FRACTION (PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL, THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST) and FABIO MOON (SUGARSHOCK, De:TALES), it's the comic GQ called "Brilliant." MARCH 19 • 24 PAGES • 2C • $1.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES CEMETERY BLUES #3 (OF 3) story RYAN RUBIO art THOMAS BOATWRIGHT cover DAVID HARTMAN THE HAUNTING OF HERNESBURG: Part 3 (of 3)—The thrilling conclusion is here! The evil Orlok has unleashed the Huntsman! Are Ridley and Falstaff up to the task of vanquishing this seemingly invincible foe, or would they rather just drown their sorrows in the pub? The answer probably won’t surprise you. MARCH 19 • 32 PAGES • FC• $3.50 THE CIRCLE #5 story BRIAN REED art & cover IAN HOSFELD “THE GOLIATH TRAP,” Part Five—The Goliath missile train travels its final miles. The question is: Who will survive this trip and who will die? The new series from best-selling writer BRIAN REED (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI, CAPTAIN MARVEL) and artist IAN HOSFELD continues! MARCH 19 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 GØDLAND #22 story JOE CASEY art & cover TOM SCIOLI BOOK TWENTY-TWO: DETONATE REALITY SAGA! A terrifying, consciousness-altering secret rocks Commander Adam Archer to his very core! And what is the story of THE TYRANNY FATES – and what is its connection to all of human existence? Bring the noise! COSMIC CARNAGE SET TO SPEED METAL TEMPOS! THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT! MARCH 19 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 GUTWRENCHER #2 (OF 3) story SHANNON ERIC DENTON, STEVE NILES & KEITH GIFFEN art & cover ANTHONY HIGHTOWER For everyone heading to Orange Park High’s reunion, the bloodletting has already begun…only they don't know it yet! A killer hides among them and once he makes his presence known, all Hell breaks loose! Plus, the origin of Gutwrencher…and why he wants them all dead! MARCH 12 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 HAWAIIAN DICK #5 story B. CLAY MOORE art SCOTT CHANTLER & STEVEN GRIFFIN cover STEVEN GRIFFIN SCREAMING BLACK THUNDER: Part 5 (of 5)—The conclusion of the opening arc to the ongoing HAWAIIAN DICK. Byrd, Mo and Kahami find themselves face-to-face with modern criminals and a ghostly aviator, and the World War II flying squadron Black Thunder stumble across the men who put their leader in the hospital MARCH 26• 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 INVINCIBLE #52 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE INVINCIBLE vs. KID OMNI-MAN! This partnership is not off to a good start! It’s brother versus brother and the outcome of this all out brawl will amaze you. Who will be left standing? The bold new direction of INVINCIBLE continues here! MARCH 19 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 JACK STAFF #15 story PAUL GRIST art & cover PAUL GRIST NOW MONTHLY! Zipper Nolan thought he was having a bad day when his imaginary childhood friends, a talking bowl and a giant fish, reappeared, but then the Druid knocked on his door and that's when things took a turn for the worse... MARCH 12 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #9 story MICHAEL ALLRED art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED & LAURA ALLRED An advanced Alien civilization has engineered a mind boggling secret headquarters in Snap City for Frank "Madman" Einstein and the surviving members of the Atomics Super Group. A celebratory party may be in the making, but something sinister is part of the new decor. Is it "curtains" for Frank and the gang? Haunt your local comic shop this march and be the first in line to find out. MARCH 19 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 MICE TEMPLAR #4 story BRYAN J.L. GLASS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING art & cover MICHAEL AVON OEMING Only the legendary Readers of the Wheat priesthood can approve Karic’s destiny as the prophesied liberator of all mice. But only knighted Templars dare enter their ancient fortress within the Great Ash Tree, while Karic must first survive the sacrificial rituals of the fearsome druid-witch Black Anaius. Also, the Hooded One reveals his name, and it may cost the life of Pilot the Tall. MARCH 19 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 NEW WORLD ORDER #3 (OF 3) story GUSTAVO HIGUERA art MANSYUR DARMAN cover JUAN FERREYRA “TRAGEDY & HOPE” A plot to kill the Queen of England! A daring escape from Guantanamo Bay! And the secret of the Money Masters’ manipulation and control over every person on the planet! The thinking man’s comic concludes in epic fashion…and no conspiracy theory is left unturned! MARCH 26 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 OVERMAN #4 (OF 5) story SCOTT REED art & cover SHANE WHITE Reality has suddenly shattered. The Atomic Clock reveals a mind-altering, horrific truth to the renegade Nathan Fisher. He and Dr.Annita Gray battle Omakon agents in a high speed, explosive chase, while The last living Demolator is lured into a trap that will seal the fate of all Mankind. MARCH 5 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES PROOF #6 story ALEX GRECIAN art & cover RILEY ROSSMO COMPANY OF MEN: Part One—New storyline. Bigfoot hunters slaughter the parents of a baby dinosaur in Africa. Will Proof take the bait and fly to Africa, putting himself in harm’s way in order to save the little dinosaur? Of course he will! C’mon, he’s the hero of the book. MARCH 26 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 PVP #41 story SCOTT KURTZ art & cover SCOTT KURTZ Scratch Fury decides to take a new angle on world domination: kill them with cuteness. Can this cat enslave the entire human race with a cute cat calendar? MARCH 26 • 24 PAGES • FC • $3.50 SCUD, THE DISPOSABLE ASSASSIN #22 story & art ROB SCHRAB cover JIM MAHFOOD “CHALLENGE OF THE OVER-USED MUSE,” Part Two—After Scud is hired by Heaven to destroy the world, he and Drywall attack VOO-DOO BEN’S office at Scudco. Deep inside the robot factory, Scud’s monster primary target, JEFF, waits for revenge. Scud 22 climaxes with a battle royal between Scud, Drywall, V.D. Ben, Jeff and three dozen disposable assassins. MARCH 5 • 32 PAGES • BW • $3.50 SHARK-MAN #3 story STEVE PUGH, DAVE ELLIOTT & MICHAEL TOWN art & cover STEVE PUGH Shark-Man must crush the most daring pirate raid yet, a stab into the very heart of his fathers floating city. His only hope of stopping the onslaught is to battle the pirates' mysterious clan lord, the deadly Sea Witch. But if she doesn't kill him, can he survive against the cannibal Gynplaine? MARCH 5 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 THE SWORD #6 story JOSHUA LUNA art & cover JONATHAN LUNA Who was Dara's father? Who are the three powerful strangers who murdered him and the rest of Dara's family? What is the story behind the sword, and why did Dara's father sacrifice himself and his family to hide it from the three strangers? Dara finds the answers to all of these questions in one history lesson she'll never forget. MARCH 12 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 SPAWN #180 story DAVID HINE art & cover MIKE MAYHEW War is Hell. France, July 1, 1916: the bloodiest day in the history of human conflict. On the battlefield of the Somme, one man makes the ultimate sacrifice. A new Hellspawn is born and the dead rise to follow him into endless war. Featuring the talents of Marvel cover artist extraordinaire MIKE MAYHEW! APRIL 30 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.95 TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD #11 story TOM BELAND art & cover TOM BELAND “COUNTDOWN”—How do you plan a wedding when one family lives in Puerto Rico and the other family lives in Napa, California? And what happens when the Happiest Place on Earth wants to make money off your story? Simple. You WHORE your story to them and get married for FREE! A fun-loving issue... and NOBODY DIES!! MARCH 5 • 24 PAGES • BW • $3.50 URBAN MONSTERS #2 story WILL WILSON & JOANNE MOORE art & cover TONE RODRIGUEZ “WEREWOLVES, CHUPACABRAS AND MONSTERS”—The monsters’ road trip takes a turn south…literally and figuratively! The boys can’t even exit NYC without pissing people off. They’re barely out of the state when an encounter with the citizens of a backwoods town thrusts them into their very own nightmare version of DELIVERANCE – complete with banjos!! Can you say, “Squeal like a pig?” MARCH 26 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 THE WALKING DEAD #49 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN Everything is different now. MARCH 26 • 32 PAGES • BW • $2.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES YOUNGBLOOD #3 story JOE CASEY art & cover DEREC DONOVAN variant cover ROB LIEFELD Death hits like a motherf***er!! It was bound to happen... It's all fun and games until someone dies!! And how will this tragedy affect ratings? Meanwhile, Badrock's condition worsens as Die Hard engages in a life-and-death, virtual combat mission. And who is Youngblood's newly appointed, focus-tested leader?! The relaunch you've been waiting for continues here! MARCH 12 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 McFarlane Toys HALO 3 SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES McFarlane Toys proudly presents our first series of HALO 3 action figures. Poseabale, playable, and HIGHLY ARTICULATED! McFarlane Toys unleashes HALO Action Figures—annihilating your expectations and defying what you thought was possible. Each figure has McFarlane-standard detail; warriors have weapon-stow capability on back and right thigh, and Cortana features an LED mechanism to illuminate her shapely holographic form! * MASTER CHIEF * CORTANA * BRUTE CHIEFTAIN * JACKAL SNIPER * SPARTAN SOLDIER * GRUNT (Two Color Variations) (#18170-8) (C:1-1-3) This item ships 12 per case. No guarantee of mix. Figure PI HALO 3 MINI-VEHICLES SERIES 1 McFarlane Toys proudly presents our first series of HALO 3 vehicles. McFarlane Toys launches our first line of playable vehicles. The assortment features 4-inch, plastic vehicles with removable bases and include rotating gun turrets and whens (when applicable). * WARTHOG * BRUTE CHOPPER * GHOST (#18180-7) (C:1-1-3) This item ships 18 per case. No guarantee of mix. Vehicle PI MEDICOM SPAWN “HAMBURGER HEAD” VCD A one-time-only-release! McFarlane Toys and Medicom present a special-issue “Hamburger Head” Spawn. This 9-inch, limited edition soft vinyl collector doll (VCD) is super-deformed and destined to be an instant classic. (#11623-6) (C:1-1-3) This item ships 10 per case. VCD PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NBA SERIES 14 FIGURES NBA Series 14 dazzles with six of the game’s greats, including the Sports Picks debuts for Greg Oden, Adam Morrison, Tayshaun Prince and Carlos Boozer, as well as all-new sculpts for Steve Nash and Kevin Garnett. * Greg Oden / Portland Trailblazers * Adam Morrison / Charlotte Bobcats * Tayshaun Prince / Detroit Pistons * Carlos Boozer / Utah Jazz * Steve Nash / Phoenix Suns * Kevin Garnett / Boston Celtics (#76550-2) (C:1-1-3) This item ships 12 per case. No guarantee of mix. Figure PI Top Cow WITCHBLADE #116 (W) RON MARZ (A) STJEPAN SEJIC (COV) STJEPAN SEJIC, GREG HORN The team that brought you the epic First Born limited series begins their historic run on Witchblade! Longtime writer Ron Marz (Samurai: Heaven & Earth, Pantheon City) is joined by painter Stjepan Sejic (The Darkness: Levels), and both creators have committed to the title until at least issue #150! This issue provides a perfect jumping-on point for new readers, as Sara Pezzini and