ULTIMATE MARVEL – THE GOLD STANDARD
ULTIMATE EXTINCTION #2 (of 5)
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils & Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
In a last-ditch effort to save Earth from Gah Lak Tus, the X-Men’s Charles Xavier attempts a massive, full-blown psychic attack on the unimaginable menace approaching our planet. Meanwhile, the mystery of Ultimate Silver Surfer deepens as he attempts to kill detective Misty Knight. What is the gleaming alien’s link to Gah Lak Tus?
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP...$2.99
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #27
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND“PRESIDENT THOR” Part 1 (of 3)
A guilt-ridden Reed Richards attempts to undo his greatest failure by using time travel to fix the snag that caused the teleportation accident which resulted in Ben Grimm’s becoming the Thing. If it works, Ben will be Ben and the Thing will never have existed. And neither will the F.F. Be careful what you wish for.
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.50
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #90
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by MARK BAGLEY“SILVER SABLE”
Just when Spidey has things under control with Silver Sable, in flies a winged horror to make his Ultimate debut—the Vulture! And this is a Vulture more deadly than you can imagine, with weapons to make him a match for any super hero. But is it Spidey he wants to take down or is there an even more sinister agenda involved—including the Roxxon Corporation? Guest starring Ultimate Iron Man! Part 5 (of 5).
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.50
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS. HULK #2 (of 6)
Written by DAMON LINDELOF
Pencils & Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Doctor Bruce Banner. Mass Murderer. Responsible for the death of hundreds in New York City. Now, he wanders the globe in search of inner peace—in an attempt to never again unleash the monster within. Banner travels through Paris, Ireland, India, and finally to the hills of Tibet...where at last he finds Nirvana. And that is precisely when Wolverine shows up. To kill him. Let the games begin. Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof and superstar Leinil Francis Yu continue the fight of a lifetime!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
ULTIMATE X-MEN #67
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils & Cover by TOM RANEY“DATE NIGHT”
It’s a hot time in the old town as our young X-Men’s romances flair up or fizzle out. And while Cupid is keeping busy there, a solitary Wolverine must face a dreaded foe from the past who comes back to haunt him with unbearable secrets that have been buried for years. Part 2 (of 3)
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50
SPIDER-MAN
MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN #23
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Pencils & Wraparound Cover by ANGEL MEDINA
“FERAL” PART 1 (OF 5)
Join new creative team Angel Medina (SPAWN) -- yes, Angel Medina!-- and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (MK 4, Nightcrawler) as they take everyone’s favorite wall-crawler on a blood-curdling journey into the heart of darkness. Strange changes are coming over Spidey’s animalistic foes – including Dr. Curt Connors, John Jameson, and Felicia Hardy—awakening the beast that dwells within them all. Sure, Spidey’s beaten the Lizard, Man-Wolf, and The Black Cat before, but they’ve never been more vicious than they are now!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #529
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY
Clothes make the man. At least that’s what Tony Stark seems to think. Transformed by his experiences during “The Other” saga, Peter Parker stands poised for the next chapter of his life. And to mark the occasion, Tony has got a very special present: a new Spider-Man costume that’s certain to raise eyebrows!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #5
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils & Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
Presenting “Weblog,” an off-beat Spidey tale which starts at the very beginnings of Spider-Man’s career and goes all the way through to the distant future...as seen through the eyes of a woman who is convinced that the web-slinger has been stalking her her entire life.
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.99
SPIDER-GIRL #95
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ
The secret (and real name) of Tony Stark’s bodyguard is finally revealed when Spider-Girl, Dusk, Raptor and the Green Goblin team-up with Hawkeye, Ant-Man and the Scarlet Witch against him. Plus: Moose faces a new crisis and Kaine accidentally sets off a new gang war.
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #3
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Pencils & Cover by
TAKESHI MIYAZAWA“The Hurtful Thing”
Life seems to be going pretty good for Mary Jane, so naturally that means something has to come along and muck things up. This time, she has to contend with her newest girlfriend, Lindsay Leighton, dating her ex-boyfriend, Harry Osborn! Is Harry using Lindsay to get back at MJ, or is something far more sinister at hand?
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL KNIGHTS
ARES #2 (of 5)
Written by MICHAEL OEMING
Pencils & Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN
Ares – The God of War -- is missing. The Norse gods are dead. And now, Zeus, surveying his kingdom from the bloodstained walls of Olympus, finds the great warrior Mikabusi and his forces gathered below, swords drawn, bows flexed, vengeance in the air. The siege of Olympus has begun. And Zeus knows that if his kingdom is to survive, his greatest warrior – Ares – must return. At any cost. Even if it means kidnapping his grandson and lying to his son.
You haven’t seen wrath until you’re standing between the God of War and his only child.
32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$2.99
BLACK WIDOW 2: THE THINGS THEY SAY ABOUT HER #6 (of 6)
Written by RICHARD K. MORGAN
Breakdowns by SEAN PHILLIPS
Finishes by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS
It’s the action-packed endgame in La Havana between the Black Widow and the agents of North! Will Natasha, branded public enemy number one, by the United States government itself, be able to make it out alive and redeem her name? And even if she can find redemption, will she want to?
32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$2.99
BLACK PANTHER #13
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Penciled by SCOT EATON
Cover by JAE LEE“Two the Hard Way”
To every King, a bride -- and that’s exactly what The Black Panther is searching for! But first, he’s got to travel down South for a rendezvous with Blade, Brother Voodoo, the Next Wave’s Monica Rambeau, and an endless horde of good old boy vampires. Jump on board here, True Believer, as BLACK PANTHER revs up to an event of cataclysmic proportions.
Part 4 (of 4).
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DAREDEVIL #82
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MICHAEL LARK
Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
The critically-acclaimed, award-winning new creative team of Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark make their explosive debut in a storyline that Daredevil fans will not be able to put down! For the past few years, Matt Murdock’s life has been teetering on the edge of destruction. Now, pushed beyond the limit, Matt finds himself behind the eight ball with no clear way out, the people he calls friends slowly deserting him, and Hell’s Kitchen slowly slipping out of control. The question is, when his back is against the wall, just how far will Daredevil go to get back what is his? Spinning out of the stunning finale of Bendis and Maleev’s ground-breaking run, Brubaker and Lark pick up the billy club and run as hard and as fast as they can to leave their own mark on one of comics' most enduring legends. Long-time DD fans will not be disappointed! This extra-length first issue will have readers talking for years to come!
40 PGS. NO ADS/T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
RETAILER NOTE: Incentive Variant 1 for 20 by Steve McNiven
GHOST RIDER #6 (of 6)
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Art & Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN“The Road to Damnation”
Don’t mess with Texas...unless you’ve got an army of demons on your side, then go ahead and mess away! Kazaan’s staked his turf in the Lone Star State, Father Adam is running wild with that rifle of his, and the Ghost Rider’s up to his bony armpits in hellspawn. To save the day, it’s going to take nothing short of, well, a miracle!
32 PGS./ PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$2.99
PUNISHER: BLOODY VALENTINE
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI & JUSTIN GRAY
Penciled by PAUL GULACY
Inks by JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Cover by GULACY & PALMIOTTI
DEADLY ONE-SHOT
Don’t look now, something just sparked the little black pit in Frank Castle’s chest -- the one that used to be a heart ! The last time the Punisher saw the lovely and lethal assassin Suspiria, he was dropping her headfirst off a skyscraper. Now she’s back and it appears that she wants to kiss and make up. You see, the murderous pair have got a mutual enemy -- an arch-villain whose pursuit will take them to Suspiria’s home turf of Rome. Can Frank withstand his partner’s charms? Does he want to?
48 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$3.99
MARVEL KNIGHTS 4 #27
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO
Cover by ANDY BRASE“THE RESURRECTION OF NICHOLAS SCRATCH” Of all the universe’s realms, those of magic and the occult are where the Fantastic Four are most at the mercy of their foes. Armed with a book of magic only Franklin can read, the powerless FF have one final chance to defeat the Salem Seven, the monstrous Nicholas Scratch, and the seemingly returned witch Agatha Harkness. But what role will...DIABLO play? Part 3 (of 3)
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
PUNISHER VS. BULLSEYE #4 (of 5)
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by STEVE DILLON
Cover by MARK TEXEIRA“Two of a Kind”
Ladies and gentlemen! On this side, weighing in at 6 feet 6, 240-pounds, and brandishing an M60: Frank Castle -- A.K.A. The Punisher! ... And on this side, weighing in at 6 feet, 190 pounds, and carrying a deck of cards, some balloons and what looks to be a rocket launcher, Bullseye! It’s the tale of the tape, as Marvel’s most ferocious killers go toe-to-toe for some quality face time that will leave no nose unbroken! Don’t eat a meal before you read this one, True Believer!
32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$2.99
FURY: PEACEMAKER #1 (of 6)
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by DARICK ROBERTSON
Inked by JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR.
Part One: “Kasserine Pass”: Before he presided over S.H.I.E.L.D., before he ran with the Howling Commandos, Sgt. Nick Fury fought on the blood-stained sands of the Tunisian desert. It was here that he came face to face with the incomparable might of the 21st Panzer Division and its skilled warrior commander -- General Stephen Barkhorn -- and barely lived to tell about it. And it was there that he got a second chance at life...and revenge. In this gripping limited series, Garth Ennis (Ghost Rider, Punisher) and Darick Ropbertson (Punisher: Born) offer a never-before-seen glimpse into the soul of a warrior you only think you know.
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$3.50
SAGA OF SQUADRON SUPREME
Wraparound cover by GARY FRANK
A spaceship crash-lands in middle America... but its infant occupant is captured by government agents! A classic origin was turned on its head in the pages of J. Michael Straczynski’s popular Supreme Power. Now, relive the series that reintroduced legendary characters like Hyperion, Nighhawk, and Blur to a new generation. This essential guide unravels the government conspiracy, provides in-depth analysis of everyone from Arcanna to Zarda and includes a brand new gatefold cover by Gary Frank, never-before-seen costume sketches, and an exclusive sneak preview of Squadron Supreme #1!
48 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$3.99
WOLVERINE #39
Written by DANIEL WAY
Layouts by JAVIER SALTARES
Finishes BY MARK TEXEIRA
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
“Origins and Endings,” Part 4 of 5: The secret is out. Wolverine remembers. Everything. The entire blood-stained tapestry of his long, tortured life. And now that’s it’s been laid out before him in vivid detail, there’s only one question: What’s his first move? Well, whatever it is, it’s brought him to Russia for an encounter with the legendary warrior known as the Winter Soldier. One thing’s for sure -- they’re headed for a major turf battle. Question is, can they find common ground?
32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$2.50
I (Heart) Marvel
WHAT IS (HEART) MARVEL?
Sometimes, your favorite super heroes just need a little love. Help us pay homage to the romance comics of yesteryear with five two-fisted, love-centric one-shots in the Mighty Marvel Manner. They’re all perfect to share with that special someone this Valentine’s Day.
I (HEART) MARVEL: WEB OF ROMANCE
Written by TOM BELAND
Penciled by CORY WALKER
Cover by GEZ FRY“IF THIS BE VALENTINE’S DAY”
All the abilities of a spider mean nothing when it comes to finding that perfect gift for your wife. How can everyone’s favorite web-slinging Avenger battle the menacing Mandrill AND the destructive Dragon Man while getting the one gift that will make marvelous Mary Jane’s heart purr?? HOW???
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
I (HEART) MARVEL: OUTLAW LOVE
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by JOHN PROCTOR
Cover by GEZ FRY
Romance on the run! The ANSWER is marked for death by BULLSEYE -- but he doesn’t know why! Will the woman he loves -- and the only person smart enough to know an answer he doesn’t -- RUBY THURSDAY help him or betray him to save her own head? Super-villain love means never having to say you’re sorry...
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
I (HEART) MARVEL: MARVEL AI
Written by CB CEBULSKI
Penciled by KEI KOBAYASHI & TOMOKO TAMIGUCHI
Cover by GEZ FRY
Marvel puts the theory of “love is an international language” to the test this issue, as three Japanese illustrators bring their craft to our I (Heart) Marvel event. Tomoko Taniguchi lends her shojo stylings to the Scarlet Witch as she shares the truths about what it’s like being in love with a “robot”. Kei Kobayashi lends his graphic flair to a touching about Medusa and the complications of being married to a man who can never open his mouth. And in the third installment, take a tongue-in-cheek peek into a superhero love triangle as Black Widow and Elektra duke it out for Daredevil!
affections.32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
I (HEART) MARVEL: MY MUTANT HEART
Written by DANIEL WAY, PETER MILLIGAN & TIM FISH
Penciled by MARCOS MARTIN, KEN KNUDTSEN & TIM FISH
Cover by GEZ FRY
Three offbeat stories of love and romance from the mutant corner of the Marvel Universe.
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
MARVEL ROMANCE
MARVEL ROMANCE REDUX: BUT HE SAID HE LOVED ME #1 (OF 5)
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, JOHN LUSTIG
& ROGER LANGRIDGE
Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA, JACK KIRBY, GENE COLON & DICK GIORDANO,
Cover by KEITH GIFFEN
The master of irreverence, Keith Giffen joins forces with LAST KISS genius John Lustig, FIN FANG FOUR’s Roger Langridge and jumpin’ Jimmy Palmiotti to give some old love songs a new soundtrack. With art by some of the industries greatest, this blast from the past promises not to tug at your heart strings so much as tickle your funny bone.
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #12
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Pencils & Cover by MIKE NORTON
Peter Parker’s world is turning upside down, inside out and every which way but normal! All his worst nightmares seem to have come to life--but how?
And what can he do to stop it?
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.50
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #9
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA
Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN
Can you hear him coming? It’s KLAW, the Master of Sound! He’s hit the Big Apple with a sound-proof plan to defeat the Fantastic Four: Divide and conquer, taking them on one at a time! Can Ben, Reed, Johnny and Sue band together and mute Klaw’s attacks...or will they fade into white noise?
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50
MARVEL HEROES
ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z #2
Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, ERIC J. MOREELS, MICHAEL HOSKIN, SEAN MCQUAID, RONALD BYRD, STUART VANDAL, MIKE FICHERA, MARK O’ENGLISH, MADISON CARTER, CHRIS BIGGS & BARRY REESE
Cover by KEU CHA
The Handbook from A to Z rolls on – including bios on Bedlam, Big Wheel, the Golden Age Black Widow, Blizzard, the Brood, Bruiser, Bug, Buzz, Captain Universe, the Celestials, Chamber, the Collector and more! While the Handbooks of the past two years focused on specific themes, this twelve-issue monthly series will extend the coverage to all Marvel’s characters, teams, objects, events, and places – plus past, future and alternate Earths. The spotlight will fall on more than 600 profiles –including new characters, characters who never received a profile and those needing major updates.
64 PGS. NO ADS/RATED T+ ...$3.99
AMAZING FANTASY #18
Written by SIMON FURMAN & TONY LEE
Penciled by JAMES RAIZ & LEONARD KIRK
Cover by LUCIO PARILLO“UNNATURAL SELECTION” part 3
The Geneva treaty between the U.N. and A.I.M. is only hours away, paving the road to peace between the former techno-terrost organization and the world, but the newly activated cybernetic entity known as Death’s Head threatens to change those plans. ALSO: In anticipation of next month’s NEW UNIVERSE event, a bonus 8-page story featuring Mark Hazzard, MERC!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
BOOKS OF DOOM #4 (of 6)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by PABLO RAIMONDI
Cover by PAOLO RIVERA
The epic tale of the life of Von Doom continues, this time focusing on Victor’s quest for the mysterious monks in the mountains of Tibet that he hopes will teach him to master the dark science. This issue -- find out why Victor created the iron bodysuit of Dr. Doom, to encase himself off from the rest of humanity!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
CAPTAIN AMERICA #14
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING
“THE WINTER SOLDIER”
Fan-favorite creators Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting bring the most talked-about Captain America story in 40 years to a heartbreaking conclusion. Cap faces down his personal demons, in a hand-to-hand battle with the Winter Soldier. But he’s not just fighting for victory, he’s in a struggle for the heart and soul of everything he’s ever cared about, and the results will send tragic echoes throughout his life for years to come! Part 6 (of 6)
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
NOTE: This is a re-solicitation. All previous orders have been canceled.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #15
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by STEVE EPTING
Six months ago, Crossbones kidnapped the Red Skull’s daughter from a government reeducation facility, and disappeared into the night. Now learn where they have been all this time, and what his plans are for this spawn of infinite evil. A special stand-alone issue, by Ed Brubaker and Mike Perkins, that lays the groundwork for the next year of Cap stories, and shines a spotlight on one of the strangest and misunderstood characters in the Marvel Universe.
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
DAUGHTERS OF THE DRAGON #2 (of 6)
Written by JUSTIN GRAY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Penciled by KHARI EVANS
Inked by JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Cover by EVANS AND PALMIOTTI
The non-stop action continues as Colleen goes blade to blade with Razorfist, an assassin so ruthless he’s willing to use an infant as a human shield. As Misty and Colleen close in on their bail jumpers, Humbug, 8-ball and Whirlwind make an unsuccessful attempt to fence the goods they stole from wealthy publisher Ricadonna. The three hapless costumed criminals soon discover they’ve made a deadly mistake. Guest starring Orka, scourge of the seven seas!
32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$2.99
DOC SAMSON #2 (of 5)
Written by PAUL DI PHILIPO
Penciled by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO
Inked by JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Cover by DOUG ALEXANDER
Strap in and put your thinking caps on for another adventure with the bone-crunching, brain-busting Doctor Leonard Samson! Join the Green-haired guru and his crew as they askew to make bad guys stew in their rue taboo! One of the Doc’s oldest friends (who happens to have designed Hulkbuster robots) has disappeared into weird cult that worships a screwy energy source of unknown origin, so it’s time for a therapy-and-knuckle sandwich...Samson-style!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
FANTASTIC FOUR #535
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by MIKE McKONE
It takes a monster to save a monster—that’s Ben Grimm’s thinking as he risks life and limb to rescue the out-of-control Hulk from himself—not to mention the embattled residents of a devastated Las Vegas!
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.99
IRON MAN: INEVITABLE #3 (of 6)
Written by JOE CASEY
Pencils & Cover by FRAZER IRVING
The noose begins to tighten as Iron Man’s enemies are getting closer to acheiving their goal. As Tony Stark’s experiments to save the Living Laser come closer to success, it also makes him a target for another industrial espionage assault on Stark International headquarters. It’s Iron Man vs. the Ghost: Round Two!
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FF PRESENTS: FRANKLIN RICHARDS, SON OF A GENIUS – EVERYBODY LOVES FRANKLIN
Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
Art & Cover by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
A ONE-SHOT
Because you demanded it -- FRANKLIN RICHARDS returns for another one-shot! Join Franklin and H.E.R.B.I.E. as they head back into Reed’s lab for all kinds of fantastic fun, amazing adventures, and more trouble than you can shake an Ultimate Nullifier at! Featuring two brand new FRANKLIN tales (as well as two previously featured shorts) this compilation is bound to bring out the kid in every reader! Don’t let a sell-out keep you from getting your hands on one of Marvel’s most talked about new comics! Order your copy NOW!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
INCREDIBLE HULK #92
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN
Cover by LADRÖNN
Savage alien planet. Oppressed barbarian tribes. Corrupt emperor. Deadly woman warrior. Gladiators and slaves. Battle axes and hand blasters. Monsters and heroes...And the Incredible Hulk! Let the smashing commence! PLANET HULK BEGINS!!!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: JOSS WHEDON/MICHAEL LARK
Joss Whedon is a pop-culture giant: He conquered television with Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, scripted the Disney/Pixar film Toy Story into box-office history, and nurtured the cult-TV hit Firefly into the major motion picture Serenity. On the eve of another planned 12-issue run of ASTONISHING X-MEN, SPOTLIGHT recounts Whedon’s affinity with Marvel Comics and the X-Men Universe. You’ll also get a glimpse into what he has in store for the future, and we’ll show you all the behind-the-scenes bonus material we can get our hands on! Plus: Fresh off providing the dramatic, WWII-era counterpoint visuals to Steve Epting’s pencils in the pages of CAPTAIN AMERICA, artist Michael Lark has just been handed one of the most desirable – and daunting – jobs at Marvel: following up Alex Maleev’s outstanding tenure on DAREDEVIL! Marvel knows it, and now you know it: This is the time for Michael Lark! And SPOTLIGHT is there to get the score!
32 PGS./RATED T+ ...$2.99
MARVEL MILESTONES: DRAGON LORD, SPEEDBALL & THE MAN IN THE SKY
Written by MARV WOLFMAN, STEVE DITKO, TOM DEFALCO, ROGER STERN & STAN LEE
Penciled by STEVE DITKO
Cover by FRANK MILLER
Who – or what – is the Wani? And can Tako Shamara, latest in the line of men trained to combat the creature, stay its wrath? It’s a question of honor as the Dragon Lord debuts in MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #5 (March 1980). Plus: A colorful new bouncing, brawling crimebuster bursts forth in in SPEEDBALL #1 (September 1988). Also featuring “The Man in the Sky” from AMAZING ADULT FANTASY #14 (July 1962) – the first Marvel mutant story!?
48 PGS./RATED T+ ...$3.99
MARVEL LEGACY: THE 1960s HANDBOOK
Written by JEFF “THE REF” CHRISTIANSEN, “METICULOUS” MICHAEL HOSKIN, “SUREFIRE” SEAN MCQUAID, “ALLEGORICAL” AL SJOERDSMA, “RETRO” RONALD BYRD, “MADCAP” MARK O’ENGLISH, “STALWART” STUART VANDAL, “MYSTICAL” MIKE FICHERA,
“BOMBASTIC” BARRY REESE, “EXUBERENT” ERIC MOREELS &
“ANTAGONISTIC” ANTHONY FLAMINI
Cover by “OUR PAL” SAL BUSCEMA
Here it is, True Believers! You knew we’d do it sooner or later! From the Venerable Vaults of Marveldom, it’s the Mighty Marvel Handbook -- 1960s style! Just what is the 1960s Handbook, you ask? Imagine a Handbook written at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31, 1969. The profiles within cover everything published by the hallowed House of Ideas up until that point. So if it’s from a comic that has a December 1969 cover date or earlier, you’ll find it in this magnificent mag! From the Acrobat to Zota -- with the Avengers, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Daredevil, Dr. Strange, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, the Silver Surfer, Spider-Man, the Sub-Mariner, Thor and the X-Men as they were in the 1960s, as well as ’60s-era characters such as Factor Three, the Beasts of Berlin, Chili, the Infant Terrible, Mogul of the Mystic Mountain, the Painter of 1000 Perils, the Living Brain, Patsy Walker, the Blackie Drago Vulture, the Ringo Kid and more!
64 PGS. NO ADS/RATED T+ ...$4.99
MARVEL TEAM-UP #17
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
Cover by PHIL HESTER
Suddenly from the future comes--MUTANT 2099. In a world without heroes he struggles to save the innocent. Darkhawk, Sleepwalker, Terror Inc, Speedball, Gravity, Arana, X-23 and Dagger find themselves in the far future. Can they get back in time to save the world--and what role will this strange young mutant play?
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.99
MARVEL ZOMBIES #3 (of 5)
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
The star rider of the spaceways—the Silver Surfer--at war with an entire world of Marvel heroes—who happen to be zombies! How do you defeat an army of the super-powered Undead, even with the Power Cosmic? There’s only one way to find out. Don’t miss it!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
GIANT-SIZE MS. MARVEL #1
Written by BRIAN REED
Pencils & Cover by ROB De La TORRE
Featuring Classic Reprints by ROY THOMAS, GERRY CONWAY,
CHRIS CLAREMONT, GIL KANE, JOHN BUSCEMA & DAVE COCKRUM
The female fury fights back! Re-presenting Ms. Marvel’s earliest adventures, this Giant-Size issue also includes an all-new, 16-page story written by Brian Reed (SPIDER-WOMAN: ORIGIN). It’s your best bet to prepare for Ms. Marvel’s new ongoing series from Reed and hot new penciler Rob DeLatorre, hitting stands next month! See how it all began: Exposed to the energies of the alien Psyche-Magnitron, a bold new super heroine is born in CAPTAIN MARVEL #18 (November 1969). Witness the woman warrior’s untold secret origin, even as she fights alone against the Scorpion and the Destructor, in MS. MARVEL #1-2 (January-February 1977). And a new era of greatness begins as Ms. Marvel gets new costume, and faces the lethal lizards from below, in MS. MARVEL #20 (October 1978).
96 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$4.99
NEW MANGAVERSE #2 (of 5)
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI
Pencils & Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA“RINGS OF FATE”
Someone is killing the Mangaverse’s greatest heroes—and it’s up to Spider-Man and the all-new Spider-Woman to gather together the survivors fight this unknown foe! Standing their ground on the ruins of Stark Island, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man and Daredevil make a last ditch effort—but even the arrival of Wolverine won’t save everyone’s life! It’s the Marvel heroes reimagined by ultra-popular Manga creator Tommy Ohtsuka (Slayers) and C.B. Cebulski!
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.99
NEW AVENGERS #16
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
THE COLLECTIVE: Prologue
A very special prologue issue introduces the biggest NEW AVENGERS arc yet! After the horrifying events of House of M the planet Earth has changed beyond description... and thus the Collective is born. That’s right! Its a brand new Marvel threat for the brand new Avengers. Plus, this issue Guest Stars Alpha Flight... in their final battle!!
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.50
NEXTWAVE #2
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN
This Wednesday, WEDNESDAY, Wednesday!! Witness the fight to end all fights!!! (Well, until next issue.) Aaron Stack (just don’t call him Machine Man) takes on Fin Fang Foom in a knock-down drag-out slug-fest! While his robotic body digests in Fin’s belly, the rest of the NEXTWAVE squad has to defeat the deadly Human Resource Department of their former bosses, the Highest Anti-Terroism Effort (H.A.T.E.)! PLUS: Things explode!! Pick up the comic that had Albert Einstein saying, “I haven’t had this much fun since my college days at Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule!”
32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$2.99
NICK FURY’S HOWLING COMMANDOS #5
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Penciled by JONBOY MEYERS
Cover by ERIC CANETE
MORE MONSTER MAYHEM!!! Merlin, that nasty naughty evil magician, has torched and pillaged the Commandos home base, Area 13! What’s the standard monster reaction to being homeless? Take the fight to Merlin’s house! It’s a jolly good time in merry ol’ England when the Howlsters get hungry and go looking for evil sorcerer meat!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
NEW THUNDERBOLTS #18
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Pencils & Cover by
TOM GRUMMETT
MOONSTONE is back -- or is she? Will she join the New Thunderbolts -- or the mysterious group being assembled by M.A.C.H. IV? Has she regained control of the gemstones -- or is someone controlling her?
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
RUNAWAYS #13
Written by BRIAN VAUGHAN
Penciled by ADRIAN ALPHONA
Cover by MARCOS MARTIN
When the youngest member of the Runaways is separated from her teammates, Molly Hayes must survive a night alone on the mean streets of Los Angeles! The eleven-year-old mutant girl soon hooks up with a NEW group of runaways, but is their mysterious leader a hero or a villain?
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
SABLE & FORTUNE #2 (of 6)
Written by BRENDAN CAHILL
Painted Art & Cover by JOHN BURNS
Mercenary Silver Sable and dashing rogue Dominic Fortune get along like oil and fire...but when they find themselves plunged into dangerous international conspiracy, they’d better learn to put aside their differences—or this is going to be a short series! As Sable confronts the man who usurped her Wild Pack mercenaries, Fortune finds himself out of his league in the spy game! Will he rise to the occasion? Up and coming writer Brendan Cahill and British comics legend John Burns provide the answer!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
SENTRY #6 (of 6)
Written by PAUL JENKINS
Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
In order to come to grips with the madness that has been tearing him apart, the Sentry must trace the roots of his forgotten origin, to learn who and what he truly is!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
SENTINEL #4 (of 5)
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Pencils & Cover by JOE VRIENS and UDON
Juston’s Sentinel may have laid the smackdown on their new foe, but that doesn’t mean the fight’s over yet! By the time Juston gets home to confront his father, the stealth Sentinel may have already destroyed Antigo!
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.99
SPIDER-WOMAN: ORIGIN #3 (of 5)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & BRIAN REED
Pencils & Cover by JONATHAN LUNA
Jessica Drew has been lied to, used, and abused her entire life -- and she’s had enough! Spider-Woman goes to war as the epic mini-series continues! Scribes Brian Michael Bendis (NEW AVENGERS) and Brian Reed (MS. MARVEL) team with the Luna Brothers to bring you the true origin of one of Marvel’s greatest heroes!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
THING #4
Written by DAN SLOTT
Pencils & Cover by ANDREA DI VITO
“Paws... and Fast Forward”
Wotta revoltin’ development! How did Benjamin J. Grimm, the billionaire playboy, get stuck watching the kids and walking the dog? It’s a strange day of babysitting, dog-sitting, and vice versa. And when it’s over, the Thing’s life will NEVER be the same again! A done-in-one doggy-tale that’s a great place for new readers to jump on. Guest starring: Lockjaw, the Richards family, the Inhumans, and, of course, a Marvel bad guy that needs a good clobberin’!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
SHE-HULK #5
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by JUAN BOBILLO
Cover by GREG HORN“New Kid in Town”
Hey there, buckaroos! Time to say “Howdy” to the newest member of She-Hulk’s law firm, Matthew Hawk, the legendary Two-Gun Kid! He’s back in the present and barred from ever returning to his own time. So, can this lawyer from the Wild West find a place for himself in the courts of today?
All that, and She-Hulk’s got herself a new client—a former Avenger who’s in a world of trouble...
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.99
UNDERWORLD #1 (of 5)
Written by FRANK TIERI
Penciled by STAZ JOHNSON
Cover by SEAN SCOFFIELD
Career criminal Jackie Dio is fresh out of the Cage and looking for trouble. When he tracks down some of his old crime contacts, he discovers a lot has changed in the New York underworld—and finds more trouble than he bargained for. If he’s going to have a shot at surviving, he may have to get acquainted with the shadowy figure known only as “The Consultant” – that is, if he even exists. Frank Tieri (Weapon X, Hercules) combines humor with dark urban grit in this limited series!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
YOUNG AVENGERS #10
Written by ALLAN HEINBERG
Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG“FAMILY MATTERS”
The Young Avengers meet a familiar-looking teenage superhuman who just may be the key to their uncovering the truth about Wiccan’s parentage and secret origin. Meanwhile, Hulkling’s quest to discover the exact nature of his tie to the Avengers is interrupted when the Young Avengers finds themselves at war with one of the oldest and most powerful alien races in the Marvel Universe. The search for the truth yields more reversals and revelations than the team can handle! Part 2 (of 6).
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
NOTE: This is a re-solicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled.
X-MEN
ASTONISHING X-MEN #13
Written by JOSS WHEDON
Pencils & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Part 1 (of 6)! They’re back and they're bimonthly! The chart topping super team of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday return for another full year of Astonshing X-Men! If you thought last year’s run was full of shocks and surprises, hold onto your eyeballs, cause you haven’t seen nothing yet!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
EXILES #77
Written by TONY BEDARD
Pencils & Cover by JIM CALAFIORE
“WORLD TOUR: SQUADRON SUPREME” Part 1 (of 2)!
What’s that? You thought the Exiles World Tour was going to slow down? What are you, an insane person!? It’s off to the Squadron Supreme universe for some major butt-kicking! It’s not too late to jump on the sleeper event of the year!
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.99
CABLE/DEADPOOL #25
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Pencils & Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER“LIVING LEGENDS”
Our greed for knowledge recreated his telepathy. Our quest to confine him recreated his telekinesis. He has forged a paradise haven that threatens to destabilize countless governments and religions. One man wants to find out what Cable’s intentions are before it’s too late. Captain America guest stars in a special 25th issue story that debuts the new Cable... or is that the old Messiah?
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
GENERATION M #4 (of 5)
Written by PAUL JENKINS
Penciled by RAMON BACHS
Cover by STUART IMMONEN
M-Day has passed and 90% of mutants who had powers no longer do. Sally Floyd, a journalist, tells their stories. But a dangerous serial killer is murdering ex-mutants and threatening Sally. Will even the X-Men be safe?
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
NEW EXCALIBUR #4
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by STEVEN CUMMINGS
Cover by MICHAEL RYAN“CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY” PART 1 (of 2)
Still reeling from M-Day, New Excalibur is brought together to become Europe’s premier super team. Not everyone is pleased. Guest starring LIONHEART (from the pages of AVENGERS)!
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.99
NEW X-MEN #23
Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST
Pencils & Cover by MARK BROOKS“CHILDHOOD’S END!”
Reverend Stryker brings his Ministry to the New X-Men. Will any of them survive the baptism?
The way things are going for X-23, she may not survive even that long. PART 4 (of 4)
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
SENTINEL SQUAD O*N*E #2 (of 5)
Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI
Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
Big mighty robot action! The men and women of Sentinel Squad are given their very first mission, and not all of them are going to get out of it in one piece! The secret origin of the Sentinels continues!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
SON OF M #3 (of 6)
Written by DAVID HINE
Penciled by ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ
Cover by JOHN WATSON
Quicksilver’s hopes of rebuilding his life are dashed as he is rejected by Crystal and humiliated by the Inhumans. But they will all live to regret the way they have treated him when Pietro carries out a terrible revenge.
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
STORM #1 (of 6)
Written by ERIC JEROME DICKEY
Penciled by DAVID YARDIN
Cover by MIKE MAYHEW
The epic, untold love story between Marvel’s two pre-eminent Black super heroes -- Storm and the Black Panther -- is finally told, as only New York Times best-selling author Eric Jerome Dickey can do it! An orphaned street urchin, living by her wits on the unforgiving plains of Africa as she struggles to harness her slowly-developing mutant powers...A warrior Prince, embarking on his rite of passage as he ponders the great responsibility in his future...And a crew of ruthless mercenaries who’ll stop at nothing to capture an elusive creature of legend -- the fabled wind-rider. What sparks occur when their paths intersect? Don’t miss out on this story, True Believer, as it builds to a July Event that will shake the entire Marvel Universe.
32 PGS. NO ADS/T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
UNCANNY X-MEN #469 & #470
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils & Cover by BILLY TAN“WAND’RING STAR” Parts 1 & 2 (of 3)!
The line has been drawn and the first strike has been made! Never has an X-Man had so much taken away and feared so much for what the future may bring! No more waiting for the next shoe to drop. The X-Men will take the fight to their enemies, no matter the cost!
32 PGS. each/T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50 each
X-MEN UNLIMITED #13
Written by HUGH STEBAKOV and DAMON HURD
Art by SEAN SCOFFIELD and CLAY MANN
Cover by MIKE DEODATO
DECIMATION TIE IN!
HUGH STEBAKOV – co-writer of the critically acclaimed THE FRESHMAN -- joins SEAN SCOFFIELD for a Decimation tie-in featuring Mesmero! The master of manipulation has always had the power to make anyone do anything he wishes – but what happens when he realizes that, for the first time in his life, he is entirely powerless? Now, even just convincing one person to really and truly believe in him may be the only way to prevent his life from completely unraveling... Then, DAMON HURD and CLAY MANN bring you the story of THE MARVEL...a previously unknown hero of incalculable strength...a hero who has defeated the hordes of Doctor Zivalus, fought off the rabid aliens at the gates of Graystone, and beaten back the evil Zister Twins at the Hour Of Doom... but now that his mutant powers have disappeared, he’ll lose more than any other mutant—everything.
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.99
X-MEN #182 & #183
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Pencils & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
THE BLOOD OF APOCALYPSE Parts 1 & 2 (of 5)!
When his people need him the most, he shall return! Lord Apocalypse is here to lead mutantkind into the future of the earth and only the strongest can survive! Plus, just wait until you see his new Horsemen!
Even we were surprised!
32 PGS. each/T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50 each
X-FACTOR #4
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by RYAN SOOK
Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO
Strong Guy and Wolfsbane square off against the police during the Mutant Town riots; Madrox, Siryn and Monet race time in a last ditch effort to prove their client innocent of murder; and Layla Miller fires a warning shot across the bow of Singularity Investigations. Plus, the shocking ending that will have the internet saying, “Oh, they didn’t just do what I THINK they did, did they...?”
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
X-MEN: THE 198 #2 (of 5)
Written by DAVID HINE
Penciled by JIM MUNIZ
Cover by JUAN DOE
With nowhere else to turn, the remaining mutants of Earth have come for sanctuary at Xavier Institute. Gangs are being formed, alliances forged, and tension is growing. Xavier’s is becoming a powder keg that’s about to blow! Starring the Astonishing X-Men!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
X-MEN: APOCALYPSE/DRACULA #1 (of 4)
Written by FRANK TIERI
Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by JAE LEE
One is a villain that has been plaguing civilization since the time of the Pharaohs. The other is the deadliest vampire to ever walk the earth. It’s the battle to end all battles as Apocalypse confronts Dracula! Enemies since the Crusades, they’ve met again in 19th century London. It’s four issues of Victorian mayhem, and it starts here!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
X-MEN: THE END - MEN AND X-MEN #2 (of 6)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by SEAN CHEN
Cover by GENE HA
The true architect behind the all-out attack on the X-Men stands revealed, as events heat up on the Shi’ar homeworld!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
X-STATIX PRESENTS: DEAD GIRL #2 (of 5)
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art by NICK DRAGOTTA
and MICHAEL ALLRED
Cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
When a bloodthirsty gang of dead villains – including the original Mysterio, Kraven the Hunter, and the enigmatic Pitiful One – cross over to our mortal plain and begin killing everybody in sight – it’s up to one man – nay, one Doctor – and one girl – nay, one Dead Girl - to fix things! Everyone’s favorite deceased superheroes – including Ant-Man, the Phantom Rider, and someone very, very sensitive...return! (And if those sound like slim pickings, maybe they are...but that’s just because all the cool heroes have already come back to life...) WARNING: DON’T MISS THE EXTREMELY EMOTIONAL RETURN OF MISTER SENSITIVE! HE’LL CRY IF YOU DON’T READ THIS!
32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$2.99
X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS #4 (of 6)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by TREVOR HAIRSINE
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
What is the hidden chapter of Giant Size X-Men #1 -- the missing pieces of the story that neither the readers nor the X-Men ever knew about? The shocking truth begins to be revealed this issue! Professor X’s secret shame is brought to light and his students and friends have a hard time believing it. And you’ll never believe the true identity of the mysterious mutant who’s been plaguing the X-Men. PLUS: Another extra 8-page story by Brubaker and Woods!
40 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$3.50
MAX COMICS
PUNISHER #30
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET“The Slavers,” Part 6 of 6: Frank Castle has cut his way through a ring of human traffickers, but the butcher of the operation is still at large and won’t go down without a fight. He’s got a platoon of well-armed soldiers to protect him and a house full of innocent girls who make perfect hostages. If Frank is to succeed, he’ll have to fight fire with fire.
32 PGS./MAX – EXPLICIT CONTENT ...$2.99
SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK #6 (of 6)
Written by DANIEL WAY
Pencils & Cover by STEVE DILLON
“The Last Laugh” It’s the final showdown between Nighthawk and Whiteface! The psychotic clown thinks he’s found the perfect dancing partner in the masked vigilante, and he’s willing to push all the right buttons to get the party started. But Whiteface doesn’t begin to understand the darkness in Nighthawk’s soul...or just how far he’s willing to go to stop the dance.
32 PGS./MAX – EXPLICIT CONTENT ...$2.99
ICON COMICS
THE BOOK OF LOST SOULS #5
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by COLLEEN DORAN
The destinies of most people are defined early on. Then there are the others—the lost. Those whose numbers aren’t in yet, who could go toward the light or toward the darkness—indeed, who could be tipped one direction or another. Jonathan has been watching hitman Quint lean so far towards the darkness that now the mobster is plummeting into an abyss of his own sins. Quint’s bargain with the Dark Man has also caught Jonathan’s attention and led both himself and the killer to the ethereal zone known as the Long Road. Now, Jonathan must stop just observing and finally act, because two lives are in danger—that of a prostitute who could be Quint’s next victim, and Quint himself, whose soul may already be too tainted to salvage. But if Jonathan intervenes, he risks a confrontation with the demonic Dark Man and a series of consequences that could shatter everything he hopes to accomplish. J. Michael Stracynski (Amazing Spider-Man, Supreme Power) blends timeless fantasy with modern storytelling in this new ongoing series.
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
POWERS VOL. 9: PSYCHOTIC TPB
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Detective Deena Pilgrim is holding a dark secret, one destroying her life at every turn. This collection features each and every life-changing moment that climaxes in the triple-sized 50th-issue anniversary special. No comic book dares go anywhere near where the Eisner Award-winning POWERS has gone with this story. A must have! This gold-standard collection features exclusive behind-the-scenes material, a career-retrospective interview with Bendis and Oeming, and the very special anniversary letter column.
200 PGS./MATURE ...$19.95
ISBN: 0-7851-1743-1
POWERS is TM & (c) 2005 Jinxworld Inc. All Rights Reserved.
KABUKI #6
Written by DAVID MACK
Cover & Art by DAVID MACK
Variant Cover by MIKE MIGNOLA
“THE ALCHEMY” Part 6
Kabuki has a new life in the United States, but she’s visited by someone from her past. Is it a friend or foe? And what is the mysterious Akemi Network? It’s a new start for KABUKI as Akemi’s plans are revealed in the perfect jumping-on issue for new readers! You’ve heard about all the awards. You’ve heard everyone talking about why KABUKI is so amazing and mind-blowing. Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about!
32 pgs./Mature... $2.99
MARVEL POSTERS
SQUADRON SUPREME #1 POSTER
Penciled by GARY FRANK
Colored by CHRIS SOTOMAYOR
24” x 36” / FC ...$6.99
MARVEL HARDCOVERS
SECRET WAR HC
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by GABRIELLE DELL’OTTO
Starring Wolverine, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Captain America, Black Widow, Luke Cage and more! Brian Michael Bendis, the most popular and acclaimed writer in comics, reveals the darkest chapter in Marvel Universe history! When Nick Fury discovers a disturbing connection between many of Marvel’s deadliest villains, he assembles a ragtag team of the MU’s most misunderstood heroes for a secret mission to do what the U.S. government could never allow – eventually leading to a super-powered blowout between a who’s who of NYC heroes and mutants! Featuring the American debut of the stunning, fully painted work of Italian artist Gabrielle Dell’otto. Collects SECRET WAR #1-5 and SECRET WAR: FROM THE FILES OF NICK FURY.
256 PGS./RATED T+ ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1837-3
Trim size: Oversized
MARVEL MONSTERS HC
Written by STEVE NILES, ERIC POWELL, TOM SNEIGOSKI,
ROGER LANGRIDGE, MICK GRAY, PETER DAVID, JEFF PARKER
& KEITH GIFFEN
Penciled by DUNCAN FEGRADO, ERIC POWELL, MARK FARMER,
ROGER LANGRIDGE, ARNOLD PANDER, RUSSELL BRAUN
& KEITH GIFFEN
Cover by ERIC POWELL
Marvel’s monsters unleashed in four timeless tales by today’s hottest creators! In MONSTERS ON THE PROWL, it’s the Hulk, the Thing, Giant-Man and the Beast vs. a tidal wave of classic creatures when the Collector inadvertently lets loose Droom, Grogg, Goom, Rombuu, Grattu and more on New York City! In DEVIL DINOSAUR, two young Celestials debate prehistoric Earth’s superior life form. But when the ferocity of Devil Dinosaur proves no match for the opposition, a savage from the future is brought back for a battle you thought you’d never see: Hulk vs. Devil Dino! In FIN FANG FOUR, four giant monsters — incarcerated for years for their crimes against humanity — now find themselves shrunk to human size and working at the home of the very people who captured them: the Fantastic Four! Meet Googam, Son of Goom; Elektro; Gorgilla; and Fin Fang Foom! But when Goom’s mad plan to rescue his father goes awry, the quartet must put aside their differences and become — the Fin Fang Four! And in WHERE MONSTERS DWELL, witness the terror of Monstrollo, the horror of Manoo and the fright of Bombu! Also collects classic stories from TALES TO ASTONISH #1, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #62, STRANGE TALES #89 and TALES TO ASTONISH #10 – and the MARVEL MONSTERS: FROM THE FILES OF ULYSSES BLOODSTONE (AND THE MONSTER HUNTERS) handbook!
216 PGS./RATED T+ ...$20.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1893-4
Trim size: Oversized
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: SGT. FURY VOL. 1
Written by STAN LEE
Penciled by JACK KIRBY & DICK AYERS
Cover by JACK KIRBY
WHA-HOOO! It’s time for Marvel’s first-ever war Masterworks with tales of Sgt. Nick Fury and his Howlin’ Commandos in thick of ol’ WWII! And for the icing on the cake, it’s a titanic team-up of the mighty talents of Sgt. Stan Lee and Infantryman Jack Kirby! That’s a pair storytellers so explosive you better make sure you keep your lid on when you read this one, soldier! Prepare yourself for drama, intrigue, humor and action galore as Fury, Dum Dum Dugan and the rest of the Howlers as they battle more Nazis than you can shake a bayonet at, team-up with Captain America and Bucky, battle the nefarious Baron Strucker and Zemo, and set out to capture Adolf Hitler himself! With a pedigree like that, get off your duff and reserve your copy today, goldbrick! That’s an order! Collecting SGT. FURY #1-13
320 PGS./All Ages ...$49.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2039-4
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: SGT. FURY VOL. 1 – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 58
320 PGS./All Ages ...$54.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2040-8
PUNISHER MAX VOL. 2 HC
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by DOUGIE BRAITHWAITE & LEANDRO FERNANDEZ
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
Locked and loaded with a bevy of bonus material, this deluxe hardcover collects PUNISHER MAX VOL. 3: MOTHER RUSSIA and PUNISHER MAX VOL. 4: UP IS DOWN AND BLACK IS WHITE. In MOTHER RUSSIA, Nicky Fury’s got an assignment that needs doing. It’s the kind of suicide mission any sane person wouldn’t ponder for a second. And there’s only one man for the job: the Punisher. Searching for a deadly retrovirus whose sale on the black market could bring the world to its knees, Frank Castle penetrates a Russian nuclear silo...and comes face-to-face with the Mongolian! And in UP IS DOWN AND BLACK IS WHITE, mobster Nicky Cavella finally figures out how you take down the Punisher. How you get under his skin. How you send Frank Castle over the edge. But when Cavella’s scheme unleashes a wave of violence that rocks New York to its core, other predators start to come out of the darkness. There are scores to be settled. Blood to be spilled. When the world turns upside-down, will the killing and carnage ever end? Can even the Punisher go too far...? Collects PUNISHER #13-24.
296 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2022-X
Trim size: Oversized
PUNISHER MAX VOL. 1 HC STILL AVAILABLE!
$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1840-3)
MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS
ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 13: MAGNETIC NORTH TPB
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN
Emma Frost, Alex Summers and the X-Men’s greatest enemy star in an epic new storyline! When teenage mutant Lorna Dane accidentally commits a horrific crime, will the X-Men protect her, or leave her to the fury of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #61-65.
120 PGS./RATED A ...$12.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1906-X
ARANA VOL. 3: NIGHT OF THE HUNTER DIGEST
Written by FIONA AVERY
Penciled by ROGER CRUZ, FRANCIS PORTELA & JONBOY MEYERS
Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
Exactly what happened to Araña’s mother before she disappeared all those years ago? Startling new information on her family’s past spurs Anya to launch her own personal investigation. Will history be too painful to bear? Meanwhile, the evil Sisterhood of the Wasp hosts a summit of fiends, rogues and villains so big that Araña just might have to crash the party! Hopefully, she can get a few roundhouse kicks in before someone calls the cops! Collects ARANA #7-12.
144 PGS./RATED A ...$7.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1853-5
HOUSE OF M TPB
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
THE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS COLLECTED HERE! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control, and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! Collects HOUSE OF M #1-8 and THE PULSE SPECIAL EDITION.
216 PGS./RATED T+ ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1721-0
HOUSE OF M: FANTASTIC FOUR/IRON MAN TPB
Written by GREG PAK & JOHN LAYMAN
Penciled by PAT LEE & SCOT EATON
Cover by PAT LEE & SCOT EATON
Two titanic tales of suspense spinning out of HOUSE OF M! The Fantastic Four as you never could have imagined them! The trusted advisor at Magneto’s right hand is almost certainly the second most powerful man in the world. But the question is...will second-best be enough for Victor Von Doom? Plus: Tony Stark is the smartest, most successful Sapien on the planet — the best and brightest of a dying species. Does it bother him that the House of M uses the technology produced by his multi-billion-dollar company to keep Sapiens down? That must be the reason he keeps his most powerful creation a secret — a familiar-looking suit of armor! Collects FANTASTIC FOUR: HOUSE OF M #1-3 and IRON MAN: HOUSE OF M #1-3.
144 PGS./RATED T+ ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1923-X
HOUSE OF M: INCREDIBLE HULK TPB
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by JORGE LUCAS & ADAM KUBERT
Cover by ANDY BRASE
In the Australian outback, Bruce Banner has found a peace he’s never known among a tribe of Aborigines. But when their safety is threatened by a battle between a sect of AIM and the ruling totalitarian mutant government, the Hulk is forced to intervene in a BIG way. A HOUSE OF M tie-in as the aforementioned “House” discovers that there is one mortal in all the world who can stand against it, and he’s drawing an incredible line in the sand, setting a stage for an unprecedented showdown. The Hulk like you’ve never seen him before! Collects INCREDIBLE HULK #83-87.
120 PGS./RATED T+ ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1834-9
HOUSE OF M: MUTOPIA X TPB
Written by DAVID HINE
Penciled by LAN MEDINA
Cover by ANDY PARK
Lights, camera, terrorists! Special investigator of human and mutant affairs Ismael Ortega teams up with ordinary cop Lucas Bishop to take down terrorists from the Human Resistance Movement, beginning with a plot to kill hundreds by sabotaging a glamorous movie premiere! Plus: Ismael’s daughter, Chamayra, prepares to take part in the Rite of Transcendence, a ritual that unleashes the untapped mutant potential in children! Collects MUTOPIA X #1-5.
120 PGS./RATED T+ ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1811-X
HOUSE OF M: NEW X-MEN TPB
Written by NUNZIO DEFILIPPIS & CHRISTINA WEIR
Pencils & Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
When orders come down that a leader of the human resistance in Japan must be assassinated, S.H.I.E.L.D.’s highly trained Hellions squad is called in to do it. But when a team of future mutant leaders — the New Mutants — find out about this, they must intervene to put an end to a guaranteed disaster of global portions! Collects NEW X-MEN: ACADEMY X #16-19 and selections from SECRETS OF THE HOUSE OF M.
128 PGS./RATED A ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1941-8
HOUSE OF M: SPIDER-MAN TPB
Written by MARK WAID & TOM PEYER
Pencils & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Meet Spider-Man — hero to the people, champion of the weak and oppressed... and World Wrestling Alliance Championship Titleholder?! Peter Parker has it all: respect, fame and the adoration of all. But he also has a deep, destructive secret that he keeps from the world and from his family — one that could well unravel the reality he knows! Collects SPIDER-MAN: HOUSE OF M #1-5.
120 PGS./RATED A ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1753-9
HOUSE OF M: UNCANNY X-MEN TPB
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by ALAN DAVIS & CHRIS BACHALO
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
The return of Captain Britain! Brian Braddock is released from his duties as protector of the Omniverse to deal with a threat of even greater proportions—as if that was even possible! Meanwhile, Pyslocke and Rachel find themselves trapped in a situation with no way out! Collects UNCANNY X-MEN #462-465 and selections from SECRETS OF THE HOUSE OF M.
128 PGS./RATED T+ ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1663-X
HOUSE OF M: WORLD OF M FEATURING WOLVERINE TPB
Written by Reginald HUDLIN, ED BRUBAKER, FABIEN NICIEZA,
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & DANIEL WAY
Penciled by TREVOR HAIRSINE, LEE WEEKS, TOM GRUMMETT,
PATRICK ZIRCHER, MICHAEL LARK, JAVIER SATARES & MARK TEXEIRA
Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
Explore the people and places of the World of M! In BLACK PANTHER, a United Africa – ruled over by Storm and T’Challa – has become an economic powerhouse and a thorn in Magneto’s side. When Storm speaks out about the persistence of supremacist notions in the mutant-controlled world, a furious Magneto is determined to stop her at any cost. In CAPTAIN AMERICA, see Steve Rogers move from the ’40s to the present day – bearing witness to a changing landscape, and watching as man becomes the minority and mutant the ruler. And in THE PULSE, HOUSE OF M mastermind Brian Michael Bendis peels a shocking layer off the mystery of the Marvel Universe that no AVENGERS fan (old or new) dare miss! Collects WOLVERINE #33-35, BLACK PANTHER #7, CAPTAIN AMERICA #10 and THE PULSE #10.
144 PGS./RATED T+ ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1922-1
NIGHTCRAWLER: THE WINDING WAY TPB
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Pencils & Cover by DARICK ROBERTSON
BAMF! Nightcrawler’s back, but for how long?! As a badly injured Kurt lies on the brink of death, moments of his life flash before his eyes. Unfortunately, these memories are not how he remembered. Is his past a lie? Could the sins of his murderous brother be paid for by Nightcrawler? Or is Kurt actually responsible for atrocities even he finds unspeakable?! Collects NIGHTCRAWLER #7-12.
144 PGS./RATED T+ ...$14.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1818-7
EXILES VOL. 12: WORLD TOUR BOOK 1 TPB
Written by TONY BEDARD
Pencils & Cover by PAUL PELLETIER
The Exiles return to prime earth, only to find it not so prime anymore. So not only do the Exiles have House of M to deal with, they have to face the most powerful mutant on the planet! Collects EXILES #69-74.
144 PGS./RATED A ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1854-3
MARVEL ROMANCE TPB
Written by STAN LEE, GARY FRIEDRICH & MORE
Penciled by DICK GIORDANO, JACK KIRBY, GRAY MORROW,
SOL BRODSKY & MORE
Cover by JACK KIRBY
MY LOVE. TEEN-AGE ROMANCE. LOVE ROMANCE. Picking up a theme? The romance genre spanned nearly half a century, and now Marvel’s picked some of its best from the sixties and seventies! “It Happened at Woodstock!” “My Heart Broke in Hollywood!” “Love on the Rebound!” Featuring Smart Styles and Heavenly Hairdos with Patsy Walker in a pre-Hellcat tale! Collects LOVE ROMANCE #89 and #101-104; MY LOVE #2, #14, #16 and #18-20; TEEN-AGE ROMANCE #77 and #84; OUR LOVE STORY #5; and PATSY WALKER #119.
176 PGS./All Ages ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2089-0
AVENGERS: GALACTIC STORM VOL. 1 TPB
Written by BOB HARRAS, TOM DEFALCO, MARK GRUENWALD,
GERARD JONES, LEN KAMINSKI & ROY THOMAS
Penciled by GREG CAPULLO, STEVE EPTING, JEFF JOHNSON,
STEPHEN B. JONES, RIK LEVINS, DAVE ROSS, PAUL RYAN & RURIK TYLER
Cover by STEVE EPTING
The Kree are one of the Fantastic Four’s oldest enemies; the Shi’ar, one of the X-Men’s oldest allies. But it’s the Avengers who are caught in the middle when the two alien races wage a war to re-write Marvel’s map of the universe! As two-legged WMDs land on Earth, the Avengers end up as alien invaders on wartorn worlds of wonder, both as a unit and individually! Featuring the Imperial Guard! Starforce! Deathbird! Thor vs. Gladiator! Super heroes from three galaxies and more clash in the first half of the story that shook the team to its foundations! Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA #398-399, AVENGERS WEST COAST #80-81, QUASAR #32-33, WONDER MAN #7-8, AVENGERS #345-346, IRON MAN #278 and THOR #445.
280 PGS./RATED T+ ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2044-0
ESSENTIAL MOON KNIGHT VOL. 1 TPB
Written by DOUG MOENCH, BILL MANTLO, STEVEN GRANT
& FRANK MILLER
Penciled by DON PERLIN, MIKE ZECK, JIM MOONEY, JIM CRAIG,
PABLO MARCUS, GENE COLAN, KEITH POLLARD, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, HERB TRIMPE & MIKE ESPOSITO
Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Debuting as both enemy and ally of the Werewolf by Night, Moon Knight’s three personalities equaled one eerie adventure after another by Moench, Miller and more! Earning enemies like the brutal Bushman and the macabre Morpheus early in his career, Moon Knight also teamed up with Spider-Man, the Thing, and others against well-known and forgotten villains alike! Spun by Cyclone! Caught by Crossfire! Plus: an early fight with the Purple Man alongside Luke Cage! Featuring Topaz from WITCHES and the original White Tiger! Includes black-and-white stories not reprinted in more than two decades! Collects WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #32-33, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #28-29, PETER PARKER, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #22-23, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #52, HULK MAGAZINE #11-15, 17-18 & 20, MARVEL PREVIEW #21, MOON KNIGHT #1-12 and MARVEL TEAM-UP ANNUAL #4.
528 PGS./RATED T+ ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2092-0
ESSENTIAL PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2 TPB
Written by BILL MANTLO, TOM DEFALCO, ROGER STERN, STEVE LEIALOHA, MARV WOLFMAN, TONY ISABELLA, MARIE SEVERIN, RALPH MACCHIO & DAVID KRAFT
Penciled by JIM MOONEY, FRANK SPRINGER, LEE ELIAS,
MIKE ESPOSITO, SAL BUSCEMA, CHIC STONE, JOHN ROMITA JR.,
MIKE ZECK, MARIE SEVERIN, STEVE LEIALOHA, AL GORDON,
BRUCE PATTERSON, RICK LEONARDI, LUKE MCDONNELL, JIM SHOOTER, JOHN BYRNE, ED HANNIGAN, RICH BUCKLER, JIM SHERMAN
& ALAN WEISS
Cover by AL MILGROM“Spectacular” isn’t just the title as Spider-Man’s college years are augmented by authorial and illustrative excellence! Enemies old and new, recurring and rare, line up to teach the web-slinger plenty -- but will he become his own worst enemy as the sinister Spider-Lizard? Robots, killer bees, living hallucinations and more! Guest-starring the Human Torch and the White Tiger! Plus: the surprising first appearance of the hero-hater who’ll happen into being the Hobgoblin! Collects SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #32-53 and ANNUALS #1-2, and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #13.
592 PGS./RATED A ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2042-4
MARVEL PREVIEWS #31
Each issue of MARVEL PREVIEWS is a comic-book-sized, 96-page, glossy full-color guide to all of Marvel's upcoming releases! Marvel Previews also includes special previews of upcoming or sold-out projects.
104 PGS./MARVEL T+…JUST $0.99!
(or FREE with a purchase of Diamond’s PREVIEWS!)
IN STORES 1/23/06!
MARVEL FLIP MAGAZINES!
MARVEL ADVENTURES FLIP MAGAZINE #9
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #9
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Pencils & Cover by MIKE NORTON
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #9
Written by JEFF PARKER
Pencils & Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN
64 PGS./All Ages …$3.99
MARVEL HEROES FLIP MAGAZINE #9
NEW AVENGERS #9
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN
Cover by DAVID FINCH
CAPTAIN AMERICA #9
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MICHAEL LARK
Cover by STEVE EPTING
64 PGS./RATED T+ ...$3.99
ULTIMATE TALESFLIP MAGAZINE #9
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #16 & 17
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Covers by MARK BAGLEY
64 PGS./RATED A ...$3.99
MARVEL TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #8
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.
RUNAWAYS #2
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Penciled by ADRIAN ALPHONA
Cover by JO CHEN
64 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$3.99
ULTIMATE MARVELFLIP MAGAZINE #9
ULTIMATE X-MEN #9
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by TOM RANEY
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #9
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN
64 PGS./RATED A ...$3.99
MARVEL SELECT FLIP MAGAZINE #9
ASTONISHING X-MEN#9
Written by JOSS WHEDON
Pencils & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
NEW X-MEN: ACADEMY X #9
Written by NUNZIO DEFILIPPIS & CHRISTINA WEIR
Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN
Cover by RANDY GREEN
64 PGS./RATED T+ ...$3.99
Quick hits
The "Superman Returns" teaser trailer is set to hit the Web at 6 p.m PCT/9 p.m. ET on Thursday. The official site is here.
DC Direct is recalling its "Crisis on Infinite Earths" action figures due to "quality control" issues.
The "Fantastic Four" DVD features an expanded scene of FF co-creator Stan Lee's cameo as Baxter Building postman Willie Lumpkin.
TV Shows on DVD hears we can expect a season one set of "Wild, Wild West" next year. Loved that show.
An early review of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
DC Direct is recalling its "Crisis on Infinite Earths" action figures due to "quality control" issues.
The "Fantastic Four" DVD features an expanded scene of FF co-creator Stan Lee's cameo as Baxter Building postman Willie Lumpkin.
TV Shows on DVD hears we can expect a season one set of "Wild, Wild West" next year. Loved that show.
An early review of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
New CD releases Nov. 15
New music releases of note:
The Beatles The Biography
Mel Blanc The Best of: Man of 1,000 Voices
Bonnie "Prince" Billy Summer in the Southeast
June Christy This Time of Year
The Crimson Jazz Trio The King Crimson Songbook Volume One
Bob Dylan The Best of
Green Day Bullet in a Bible
Chico Hamilton Gongs East!/Three Faces of Chico
Madonna Confessions on a Dancefloor
Bruce Springsteen Born to Run: 30th Anniversary Edition
Pete Townshend Gold
Townes Van Zandt A Private Concert
Wilco Kicking Television - Live in Chicago
OST Aeon Flux
VA Le Pop 3: Les Chansons de la Nouvelle Scéne Française
See Last Week's CDs.
The Beatles The Biography
Mel Blanc The Best of: Man of 1,000 Voices
Bonnie "Prince" Billy Summer in the Southeast
June Christy This Time of Year
The Crimson Jazz Trio The King Crimson Songbook Volume One
Bob Dylan The Best of
Green Day Bullet in a Bible
Chico Hamilton Gongs East!/Three Faces of Chico
Madonna Confessions on a Dancefloor
Bruce Springsteen Born to Run: 30th Anniversary Edition
Pete Townshend Gold
Townes Van Zandt A Private Concert
Wilco Kicking Television - Live in Chicago
OST Aeon Flux
VA Le Pop 3: Les Chansons de la Nouvelle Scéne Française
See Last Week's CDs.
New DVD releases Nov. 15
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - The Chosen Collection (40 Disc DVD Set)
Charmed - The Complete Third Season
Cheers - The Complete Seventh Season
The Flintstones - The Complete Fourth Season
Frasier - The Complete Seventh Season
Friends - The Complete Tenth Season
The Huckleberry Hound Show - Vol. 1
Madagascar (Widescreen Edition)
Murder One - The Complete Second Season
Scrubs - Season Two
Three's Company - Season Five
Tru Calling - The Complete Second Season
The Yogi Bear Show - The Complete Series
More Upcoming DVDs.
Charmed - The Complete Third Season
Cheers - The Complete Seventh Season
The Flintstones - The Complete Fourth Season
Frasier - The Complete Seventh Season
Friends - The Complete Tenth Season
The Huckleberry Hound Show - Vol. 1
Madagascar (Widescreen Edition)
Murder One - The Complete Second Season
Scrubs - Season Two
Three's Company - Season Five
Tru Calling - The Complete Second Season
The Yogi Bear Show - The Complete Series
More Upcoming DVDs.
"Ed Sullivan’s Rock ’N’ Roll Classics" boxes up prime pop performances
Out tomorrow, this 3-DVD set features music performances from Sullivan's classic variety show.
Here's the lineup:
Ike and Tina Turner Revue — "Proud Mary"
Stevie Wonder — "Fingertips"
James Brown - medley: "Please, Please, Please"/"Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag"
Temptations — "I Can’t Get Next to You"
Stevie Wonder — "For Once in My Life"
Marvin Gaye — "Take This Heart of Mine"
5th Dimension — "Up, Up and Away"
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles — "I Second That Emotion"
Jackie Wilson — "Lonely Teardrops"
James Brown — "It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World"
Gladys Knight & the Pips — "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
Sam & Dave — "I Thank You"
Ike and Tina Turner Revue — "Bold Soul Sister"
Diana Ross & the Supremes — "Love Child"
Janis Joplin — "Raise Your Hand"
Dusty Springfield — "Son of a Preacher Man"
Gladys Knight & the Pips — "If I Were Your Woman"
Supremes — "You Can’t Hurry Love"
The Band — "Up on Cripple Creek"
Byrds — "Turn, Turn, Turn"
Creedence Clearwater Revival — "Down on the Corner"
Lovin’ Spoonful — "Daydream"
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles — "Abraham, Martin and John"
Young Rascals — "Groovin’ "
Turtles — "Happy Together"
Young Rascals — "Good Lovin’ "
Spanky & Our Gang — "Sunday Will Never Be the Same"
5th Dimension — "Stoned Soul Picnic"
Oliver — "Good Morning Starshine"
Beach Boys — "Good Vibrations"
The Mamas & the Papas — "California Dreamin’ "
5th Dimension — "California Soul"
Turtles — "She’d Rather Be with Me"
Friends of Distinction — "Grazing in the Grass"
Beach Boys — "I Get Around"
The Mamas & the Papas — "California Dreamin’ " (version 2), "Monday, Monday," "Dedicated to the One I Love," "Creeque Alley," "Twelve Thirty," "I Call Your Name"
Rolling Stones — "(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction"
Animals — "Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood"
James Brown — "Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag," "I Feel Good"
Jerry Lee Lewis — "Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going on"
Bo Diddley — "Bo Diddley"
Animals — "Bring It on Home to Me"
Janis Joplin — "Maybe"
Elvis Presley — "Peace in the Valley"
Buddy Holly — "Oh, Boy!"
The Mamas & the Papas — "Words of Love"
Bobby Darin — "Mack then Knife"
Carpenters — "We’ve Only Just Begun"
Beatles — "Ticket to Ride"
Bobby Rydell — "A World Without Love"
Peter & Gordon — "I Don’t Want to See You Again"
Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas — "Bad to Me"
Petula Clark — "The Fool on the Hill"
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles — "Yesterday"
Beatles — "Help!"
Bee Gees — "Words"
Byrds — "Mr. Tambourine Man"
Four Tops — "It’s All in the Game"
Temptations - medley: "My Girl"/"I Know I’m Losing You"
Here's the lineup:
Ike and Tina Turner Revue — "Proud Mary"
Stevie Wonder — "Fingertips"
James Brown - medley: "Please, Please, Please"/"Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag"
Temptations — "I Can’t Get Next to You"
Stevie Wonder — "For Once in My Life"
Marvin Gaye — "Take This Heart of Mine"
5th Dimension — "Up, Up and Away"
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles — "I Second That Emotion"
Jackie Wilson — "Lonely Teardrops"
James Brown — "It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World"
Gladys Knight & the Pips — "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
Sam & Dave — "I Thank You"
Ike and Tina Turner Revue — "Bold Soul Sister"
Diana Ross & the Supremes — "Love Child"
Janis Joplin — "Raise Your Hand"
Dusty Springfield — "Son of a Preacher Man"
Gladys Knight & the Pips — "If I Were Your Woman"
Supremes — "You Can’t Hurry Love"
The Band — "Up on Cripple Creek"
Byrds — "Turn, Turn, Turn"
Creedence Clearwater Revival — "Down on the Corner"
Lovin’ Spoonful — "Daydream"
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles — "Abraham, Martin and John"
Young Rascals — "Groovin’ "
Turtles — "Happy Together"
Young Rascals — "Good Lovin’ "
Spanky & Our Gang — "Sunday Will Never Be the Same"
5th Dimension — "Stoned Soul Picnic"
Oliver — "Good Morning Starshine"
Beach Boys — "Good Vibrations"
The Mamas & the Papas — "California Dreamin’ "
5th Dimension — "California Soul"
Turtles — "She’d Rather Be with Me"
Friends of Distinction — "Grazing in the Grass"
Beach Boys — "I Get Around"
The Mamas & the Papas — "California Dreamin’ " (version 2), "Monday, Monday," "Dedicated to the One I Love," "Creeque Alley," "Twelve Thirty," "I Call Your Name"
Rolling Stones — "(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction"
Animals — "Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood"
James Brown — "Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag," "I Feel Good"
Jerry Lee Lewis — "Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going on"
Bo Diddley — "Bo Diddley"
Animals — "Bring It on Home to Me"
Janis Joplin — "Maybe"
Elvis Presley — "Peace in the Valley"
Buddy Holly — "Oh, Boy!"
The Mamas & the Papas — "Words of Love"
Bobby Darin — "Mack then Knife"
Carpenters — "We’ve Only Just Begun"
Beatles — "Ticket to Ride"
Bobby Rydell — "A World Without Love"
Peter & Gordon — "I Don’t Want to See You Again"
Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas — "Bad to Me"
Petula Clark — "The Fool on the Hill"
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles — "Yesterday"
Beatles — "Help!"
Bee Gees — "Words"
Byrds — "Mr. Tambourine Man"
Four Tops — "It’s All in the Game"
Temptations - medley: "My Girl"/"I Know I’m Losing You"
Quick hits
An Aquaman TV show is in the works.
Newsarama has lots of scoopage re: DC Comics' post-"Infinite Crisis" plans.
There's a second official "Lost" podcast out.
PCL Linkdump shares a great (or disturbing, you choose) compilation of celebrity recordings.
Elvis Costello is teaming with legendary New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint for a new album. It'll include both Tossaint classics and new tunes penned by the duo.
TV Shows on DVD hears rumors there may be "season set" DVD releases of "Justice Leage" and "Batman Beyond."
Newsarama has lots of scoopage re: DC Comics' post-"Infinite Crisis" plans.
There's a second official "Lost" podcast out.
PCL Linkdump shares a great (or disturbing, you choose) compilation of celebrity recordings.
Elvis Costello is teaming with legendary New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint for a new album. It'll include both Tossaint classics and new tunes penned by the duo.
TV Shows on DVD hears rumors there may be "season set" DVD releases of "Justice Leage" and "Batman Beyond."
DC Direct Solicitations for February 2006
LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION: SERIES 2: "BASEBALL BUGS" BUGS BUNNY ACTION FIGURE
Baseball Bugs saves the day when he is forced to play all positions against the brutish Gorillas. This deluxe figure includes all the pieces needed to create a scene from the classic "Baseball Bugs" episode. You can mix and match this set with the Gashouse Gorilla figure to create multiple moments from this unforgettable piece of animation history. Accessories include: a 3² batboy figure, carrot, hat, pin-up poster, interchangeable arms, baseball, bat, mitt, base and a reproduction of the original animated episode's ³title card² on a miniature display easel. Packaged in a 4-color pegable window box.
Price TBA, in stores on July 19.
LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION: SERIES 2: ³BASEBALL BUG GASHOUSE GORILLA ACTION FIGURE
Gashouse Gorilla, even with his tree trunk bat and large presence, is no match for Bugs Bunny's pitches. This deluxe figure includes all the pieces needed to create a scene from the classic "Baseball Bugs" episode. You can mix and match this set with the Bugs Bunny figure to create multiple moments from this unforgettable piece of animation history. Accessories include: hat, catchers and pitchers mitt, interchangeable arms, cigar, bat, screaming baseball, a base and a reproduction of the original animated episode's "title card" on a miniature display easel. Packaged in a 4-color pegable window box.
Price TBA, in stores on July 19.
LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION: SERIES 2: "SCRAMBLED ACHES" ROADRUNNER ACTION FIGURE
The Road Runner, oblivious to danger, always seems to elude Wile E. Coyote's schemes. This deluxe figure includes all the pieces needed to create a scene from the classic ³Scrambled Aches² episode. You can mix and match this set with the Wile. E. Coyote figure to create multiple moments from this unforgettable piece of animation history. Accessories include: interchangeable legs, cannon ball, dehydratrated boulder countainer, anvil, a base and a reproduction of the original animated episode's "title card" on a miniature display easel. Packaged in a 4-color pegable window box.
Price TBA, in stores on July 19.
LOONEY TUNES GOLDEN COLLECTION: SERIES 2: "SCRAMBLED ACHES" WILE E. COYOTE ACTION FIGURE
The luckless Wile E. Coyote built an increasingly elaborate and seemingly foolproof scheme to snag the Road Runner. This deluxe figure includes all the pieces needed to create a scene from the classic "The Scrambled Aches" episode. You can mix and match this set with the Road Runner figure to create multiple moments from this unforgettable piece of animation history. Accessories include: Rocket, roller skates, napkin with knife and fork, sail and fan blades, twisted leg, cannon and cannon base, slingshot, matchstick base and a reproduction of the original animated episode's "title card" on a miniature display easel. Packaged in a 4-color pegable window box.
Price TBA, in stores on July 19.
LEX LUTHOR 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE
Determined to bring down the Man of Steel, Lex Luthor came up with every conceivable plan to destroy Superman and take over Earth. Lex Luthor is an exciting new addition to DC Direct's line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1/6-scale figures! This deluxe collector figure includes a ray gun and a display stand. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel.
$59.99, in stores on July 26.
SUPERMAN #14 MINI-STATUE
Based on the original art by Fred Ray, sculpted by James Shoop.
This well-known cover to Superman #14 still holds the power to stir hearts around the world! This limited edition, hand-painted cold cast porcelain mini-statue measures approximately 7.25" tall 5.75" wide 4.75² deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
$49.99, in stores on July 19.
IDENTITY CRISIS POSTER
Art by Michael Turner.
The most talked-about and successful miniseries of 2004 -- the story that is creating ripple effects throughout the DCU for many years to come -- is now spotlighted in a full-color poster measuring 24" x 36" featuring art by fan-favorite Michael Turner.
$7.99, in stores on July 12.
JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER POSTER
Art by Darwyn Cooke.
The JLA stands strong in this striking new poster. DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke recounts the dawn of the DCU's Silver Age, from the perspective of those brave individuals who made it happen. This beautiful full-color poster measures 24" x 36".
$7.99, in stores on July 12.
JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE
Hotshot test pilot Hal Jordan becomes the powerful Green Lantern thanks to an alien Power Ring! This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister.
6.75 inches, price TBA, in stores on July 5.
JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE
Superman galvanized the heroes around him during the early days of the Silver Age! This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister.
6.75 inches, price TBA, in stores on July 5.
JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE
The mighty Amazon Wonder Woman can hold her own against even the mighty Superman! This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister.
6.75 inches, price TBA, in stores on July 5.
JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: GREEN ARROW ACTION FIGURE
No evildoer can escape the bow of the Emerald Archer, Green Arrow! This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister.
6.58 inches, price TBA, in stores on July 5.
JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 1: BLACKHAWK ACTION FIGURE
Leader of an elite squad of heroic Airmen, Blackhawk battles Nazis and supervillains alike! This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister.
6.58 inches, price TBA, in stores on July 5.
GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN POWER BATTERY MINI-PROP REPLICA
This mini-prop replica of Hal Jordan's Power Battery measures approximately 8" high, includes a light up feature and a Certificate of Authenticity. Packaged in a 4-color box.
$89.99, in stores on July 19.
WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: HAWKGIRL BUST
Designed by Adam Hughes, sculpted by John G. Mathews.
Continuing the stunning line of Women of the DC Universe busts designed by award-winning illustrator Adam Hughes! This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.75" tall x 3.75" wide x 2.75" deep and is packaged in a four-color box.
$45, in stores on July 12.
See more DC Direct.
DC Comics February 2006 solicitations
Batman titles
BATMAN: YEAR ONE HUNDRED #1
Written by Paul Pope
Art and cover by Pope
Acclaimed writer/illustrator Paul Pope (SOLO, 100%) delivers a startling four-issue miniseries set in Gotham City in the year 2039! Detective Gordon, grandson of Commissioner Jim Gordon, is baffled when a Federal agent is found murdered on his beat.
The investigation gets darker when the prime suspect is a man without an identity, a man who shouldn't exist-the Batman! Here begins a mystery of epic proportions, a century in the making!
Please see the Dynamic Forces section of PREVIEWS for a signed edition.
On sale February 15 • 1 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck
BATMAN #650
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
Cover by Jock
The mystery behind Jason Todd reaches a crescendo when the Dark Knight's former sidekick holds hostage the villain responsible for his own murder! It's a three-way showdown between Batman, the Red Hood, and the Joker!
Please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews for a signed edition.
On sale February 22, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DETECTIVE COMICS #816
Written by Shane McCarthy
Art and cover by Cliff Chiang
Part 2 of the 2-part "Victims" Batman sets a trap for the sadistic Mr. Zsasz, and Alfred Pennyworth is the bait! Can the Dark Knight stop the killer from adding another notch to his scarred flesh?
On sale Feb 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: WAR CRIMES TP
Written by Andersen Gabrych, Bill Willingham, Devin Grayson, Bruce Jones and Will Pfeifer
Art by Pete Woods, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and others
Cover by James Jean
A pivotal collection featuring BATMAN #643-644, DETECTIVE COMICS #809-810, and material from BATMAN ALLIES SECRET FILES 2005 and BATMAN VILLAINS SECRET FILES 2005!
On sale Feb 15, 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #200
Written by Eddie Campbell & Daren White
Art and cover by Bart Sears
A stunning new stand-alone story written by Eddie Campbell (BATMAN: ORDER OF THE BEASTS, From Hell, Bacchus) & Daren White (BATMAN: ORDER OF THE BEASTS, Bacchus) with amazing art by Bart Sears (WARLORD)! The Emergency Room of Gotham General Hospital is overwhelming for a rookie doctor on the best of days, but the hospital scene becomes pure pandemonium when the Joker is admitted - by Batman!
But the Joker knows a secret that threatens all of Gotham City, and Batman must keep him alive at all costs to determine just what it is!
On sale February 8, 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US
BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #7
Written by Andrew Helfer
Art by Tan Eng Huat
Cover by Pat Lee
Batman finds himself at a crossroads early in his career! With the threat of the Carrier behind him, romance has entered the Dark Knight's civilian life. Is this Bruce Wayne's chance for a normal, happy life? It looks like it - until a new threat blasts Batman back to his tortured reality.
On sale Feb 22, 7 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #74
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Diego Olmos & Bit
Cover by Claudio Castellini
Batman must deal with Hush, the Joker, and their private war! But these two villains are forcing Batman to reexamine the rules he's lived by his entire life, and the only way to stop the mayhem may be to break one of those sacred tenets. Final issue.
On sale Feb 15, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN #4
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Wagner
In the sinister grip of genetic mutants, the Batman learns first-hand that common criminals are not the worst evil to threaten Gotham. It's an all-out slugfest as Batman pushes his training to the limit and goes toe-to-hideous-toe with the Monster Men!
On sale Feb 1, 4 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATGIRL #73
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art by Pop Mhan & Jesse Delperdang
Cover by Tim Sale
Life and death maintain a tenuous balance at the edge of the Lazarus Pit. A major character has died. Now a battle must be fought between two old foes, and only one will survive. We're not giving away
any secrets, except to say that this is the end of Batgirl!
On sale Feb 15, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
CATWOMAN #52
Written by WIll Pfeifer
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Adam Hughes
The Black Mask obliterated everything Catwoman had built in the East End, destroyed her sister's mind, and nearly killed Holly. Now the moment you've been waiting for is here, as they finally face off! And a decision will be made that Selina can never reverse!
On sale Feb 22, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GOTHAM CENTRAL #40
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano
Cover by Sean Phillips
Gotham's police squad has been forever altered, and before all is said and done, another officer will be gone. The detectives of the MCU look to close perhaps their most important case, while Montoya's downward spiral reaches
a dangerous conclusion that could shatter her life. Final issue.
On sale Feb 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
NIGHTWING #117
Written by Devin Grayson
Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks
Deathstroke's endgame is in play, and not everyone will make it out in one piece! On the run from the deadly Society, Nightwing is in for the fight of his life. Guest-starring Oracle and a whole mess of villains as we wrap up one of the biggest Dick Grayson stories ever!
On sale Feb 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ROBIN #147
Written by Bill Willingham & Bill Williams
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
A special issue guest-starring the Teen Titans! Robin and
and his friends race against the clock on a mission for a friend. But deep in the bowels of Cadmus Labs, terror lurks in the form of a Brainiac experiment gone horribly wrong!
On sale February 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
Superman Titles
SUPERMAN #226
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Tim Sale, Ed Benes and Dan Jurgens
Cover by Ed McGuinness
Part 1 of "This Is Your Life, Superman," a 3-part tale
running through all three Superman titles in February! Witness the arrival of Kal-L, the Last Son of Krypton! Learn how he grew up to be the greatest hero of Earth-2. This issue includes a special origin album by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale, the creative team behind SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS!
On sale February 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #649
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Karl Kerschl, Ed Benes and Dan Jurgens
Cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos
The conclusion to the 3-part "This Is Your Life, Superman!"
Relive the climactic adventure of Earth-2's Man of Steel as his world falls apart during the events of the original CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS.
On sale Feb 15, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ACTION COMICS #836
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ed Benes and Dan Jurgens
Cover by Mark Schultz
Part 2 of the 3-part "This Is Your Life, Superman!" Superman is caught by the one person he can't defeat: Lois Lane! Witness the undying love story of the greatest couple of Earth-2, and how their love could bring about the end of the universe.
On sale Feb 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SUPERGIRL #6
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
Covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner
There can only be one true Supergirl, and there's only one person who can help Kara win that title: Superman!
They've thrown down before, but now Superman has to stop Supergirl, even if it means the most unexpected death of all! Don't miss this special issue guest-starring Batman and Wonder Woman! Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner. Please see order form for details.
On sale February 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE DAILY PLANET TP
Written and illustrated by various
Cover by Kevin Nowlan
This 192-page Superman collection revolves around the Daily Planet newspaper and its staff. Featuring classic stories with reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane, photographer Jimmy Olsen, Editor-in-chief Perry White, and many more ? showing how far they will go to get a great story!
This volume reprints select stories from ACTION COMICS #211, 429, 436, and 461, SUPERMAN (first series) #280, SUPERMAN'S GIRLFRIEND, LOIS LANE #17, 24, 45, and 56, SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN #42, 63, 75, and 124.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1, 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US
SUPERMAN: MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Otto Binder, Bill Finger, Robert Bernstein and others
Art by Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, Al Plastino and others
Cover by Swan & Stan Kaye
The exploration of the Silver Age of Superman continues with this volume collecting stories from ACTION COMICS #248-254 AND SUPERMAN # 127-131 (1959)! Featuring the introductions of Lori Lemaris, Metallo and Bizarro, the return of Mr. Mxyzptlk, and more.
On sale Feb 1, 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE JOURNEY TP
Written by Mark Verheiden and Gail Simone
Art and cover by Ed Benes, John Byrne and Nelson
The events that have turned the DCU upside down are reflected in this collection of stories from SUPERMAN #117, 121-125 with pages from ACTION COMICS #83. After his first contact with an OMAC, Superman must contend with the arrivals of Bizarro and Zoom i before dealing once and for all with a souped-up Blackrock!
On sale Feb 22, 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
DC Universe titles
INFINITE CRISIS #5
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Perez
The DCU shakes apart as Superman of Earth 2 finally confronts our Superman. Meanwhile, heroes are disappearing throughout the DC Universe, a transformed villain returns, and the mystics of every world and dimension seek help from the very Spirit that is destroying them. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope.
RANN/THANAGAR WAR: INFINITE CRISIS SPECIAL
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos
Cover by Gibbons & Michael Bair
Infinite Crisis is here and the Cosmic Storm rages out of control, threatening the fate of the entire universe! While the Rannian and Thanagarian flagships each suspect that the other is responsible for the disturbances, Donna Troy must lead her team of space champions into the cosmos in an attempt to prevent total destruction. But as the war rages on, a startling discovery will be uncovered, one hero will be forever changed, and another will make the ultimate sacrifice.
On sale February 1, 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US
INFINITE CRISIS SECRET FILES 2006
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by Dan Jurgens with Jerry Ordway & Marc Campos
Cover by Ivan Reis & Campos
Don't miss this important side chapter of the INFINITE CRISIS saga! Superman of Earth-2, his wife, Lois Lane of Earth-2, Alex Luthor of Earth-3 and Superboy from Earth Prime: the last survivors of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS. What happened to them after CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS is finally revealed here for the first time by one of the masterminds behind that landmark event: writer Marv Wolfman (NEW TEEN TITANS)!
Learn what these heroes have been doing, how they have changed, and how their reappearance will force the DCU's heroes to reexamine themselves. This is the one Secret Files you dare not miss!
On sale February 22, 64 pg, FC, $5.99 US
COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS
Written by Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka and Judd Winick
Art by Rags Morales, Ed Benes, Phil Jimenez, Ivan Reis and others
Cover by Jim Lee & Alex Ross
Reoffered to coincide with INFINITE CRISiS SECRET FILES 2006, this is the book that helped set the events of INFINITE CRISIS in motion!
On sale Feb 22, 80 pg, FC, $1.99 US, RELIST
PRELUDE TO INFINITE CRISIS
Written and illustrated by various Composite cover
Reoffered to coincide with INFINITE CRISIS SECRET FILES 2006, this volume collects the crossover story from THE FLASH #219 and WONDER WOMAN #214, plus the lead story from SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2004. Along with these are select pages from nearly two dozen other DCU comics, with new text adding context to each story sequence.
On sale Feb 15, 96 pg, FC, $5.99 US, RELIST
ALL STAR ARCHIVES VOL. 0 HC
Written by Gardner Fox, Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger,
Jon L. Blummer, Ken Fitch, John B. Wentworth, and various
Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Martin Nodell, Bernard Bailey, Creig Flessel, Chad Grothkopf, Jon L. Blummer,
Everett Hibbard, William Smith and Stan Aschmeier
Cover by Howard Purcell
From the Golden Age of comics a special volume collecting the early individual adventures of the members of the Justice Society of America from ALL STAR COMICS #1 and #2 at a special price!
While ALL STAR COMICS #3 was unquestionably one of comics' greatest milestones, issues #1 and #2 were also impressive in their own right. Virtually every founding member of the (yet-to-debut) original JSA lineup - minus Superman and Batman - was represented in these individual adventures, and most of the stories are written and drawn by their original creators. ALL STAR ARCHIVES Vol. 0 is the perfect preface to the 11-volume complete reprinting of every JSA adventure from the Golden Age.
Now the entire body of these All Star exploits is in print and available to all those who were there when they were published the first time around or wish they had been!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 15, 144 pg, FC, $39.99 US
AQUAMAN #39
Written by John Arcudi
Art by Leonard Kirk & Andy Clarke
Cover by Brian Bolland
Aquaman has lost his kingdom for a second time, and chaos closes in on the unsure hero in the form of Black Manta. It's a fight that may make or break Aquaman, just as an important part of his past reemerges.
On sale Feb 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BLOOD OF THE DEMON #12
Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer
Art by Byrne & Dan Green
Cover by Byrne
When Lucifer fell, he took one-third of all the heavenly host with him to dwell in Hell! Now, they all want Etrigan!
On sale Feb 1 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BIRDS OF PREY #91
Written by Jim Alexander
Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Jesus Saiz
Guest writer Jim Alexander (BATMAN: 80-PAGE GIANT)
teams up with guest artists Walker and Palmiotti (MANHUNTER, CATWOMAN) for a stand-alone tale of a sought-after organ donor whose plight is personal to two of the Birds!
On sale Feb 15, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BIRDS OF PREY: BETWEEN DARK AND DAWN TP
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Ed Benes, Ron Adrian, Jim Fern, Eric Battle, Eduardo Barreto and others
Cover by Matt Haley
A new volume collecting BIRDS OF PREY #69-75! Huntress goes undercover to infiltrate a religious cult with a dangerous secret, while Black Canary and Oracle uncover the true nature of Sovereign Brusaw's organization.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 29, 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US
DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC
Written by Arnold Drake
Art by Bruno Premiani and Bob Brown
Cover by Brian Bolland
An amazing hardcover collecting DOOM PATROL #98-105 and CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #48 (1966)! Witness a new unofficial member, a wedding, and the Challengers of the Unknown! Featuring an introduction by comics historian Bill Schelly and a new cover by Brian Bolland!
On sale Feb 15, 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US
FIRESTORM #22
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Eddy Barrows & Rob Stull
Cover by Jamal Igle & Stull
"Building a Better Firestorm" concludes as Jason Rusch and a new partner must reconstruct the Nuclear Man from the atoms up! But with the INFINITE CRISIS raging, can Firestorm rejoin Donna Troy's team in time? Guest-starring the DCU's newest hero: Jason's dad!
On sale Feb 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GREEN LANTERN #9
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ethan Van Sciver & Prentis Rollins
Covers by Simone Bianchi & Ethan Van Sciver
The rematch you've been waiting for since the end of GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH! Strange deaths in Gotham City point to an all-new Tattooed Man. But can Green Lantern and Batman work together long enough to stop this artistic string of murders? Plus, Batman gets a power ring? Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers Simone Bianchi & Ethan Van Sciver. Please see order form for details.
On sale February 22, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GREEN ARROW #59
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Paul Lee & Dan Davis
Cover by James Jean
Arrow for arrow,bow versus bow, Green Arrow faces off against Merlyn; and in the balance lies the fate of Star City's millions of citizens! How many can the Emerald Archer save when at every turn another deadly explosion rocks his beloved hometown?
On sale Feb 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GREEN ARROW: MOVING TARGETS TP
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Phil Hester, Tom Fowler, Eric Battle, Tommy Castillo and others
Cover by James Jean
Collecting GREEN ARROW #40-50, guest-starring the Teen Titans and Outsiders! Star City?s underworld has been taken over by Brick, who, along with the Riddler, wants Green Arrow dead! And Mia Dearden, Green Arrow?s new ward, also faces new highs and lows!
On sale February 1, 256 pg, FC, $17.99 US
HARD TIME SEASON TWO #3
Written by Steve Gerber & Mary Skrenes
Art by Brian Hurtt & Steve Bird
Cover by Hurtt
The delusional serial killer Cutter settles in among State Penitentiary's inmates, charming some and terrifying others and he's got a supernaturally strong effect on Ethan Harrow!
On sale Feb 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
HAWKMAN #49
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by Chris Batista & Cam Smith Cover by Adam Kubert
Concluding the 3-part "Coalition in Crisis!" The repercussions of the Rann/Thanagar War climax as Hawkman and Hawkgirl face their feelings for each other with total annihilation looming ahead. There's no turning back now, and the imminent Crisis may determine their ultimate fate.
On sale Feb 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: HOUSE OF MYSTERY VOL. 1 TP
Written by Len Wein, Robert Kanigher, Gerry Conway and others
Art by Bernie Wrightson, Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Alex Toth and others
Cover by Joe Orlando
Do you dare to enter the House of Mystery? Everyone who does will find a full 22 issues of this classic DC series! Beginning with editor Joe Orlando's first issue (#174), this 552-page black-and-white trade paperback features a wealth of art from macabre masters!
On sale Feb 8, 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US
JSA: BLACK VENGEANCE TP
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Don Kramer, Keith Champagne and various
Cover by Alex Ross
Don?t miss a new collection featuring JSA #68-75 plus pages from 66-67! The Spectre, without a human host, is running rampant, meting out a brutal form of justice encouraged by the new Eclipso! Plus, Atom Smasher seeks forgiveness, Degaton?s plan to destroy the JSA is thwarted, and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1, 200 pg, FC
JLA #125
Written by Bob Harras
Art by Tom Derenick & Dan Green
The astounding conclusion of the 6-part "World Without a Justice League!" The final confrontation between the man who tried to bring the JLA back together and the man who's splintered the JLA perhaps forever reaches its frenzied finale!
Green Arrow takes years of pent-up resentment (fueled by one of the escaped Seven Deadly Sins, Envy, and the newly amplified Key) and takes on the Batman for breaking up the League!
On sale February 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JLA CLASSIFIED #17
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Jose Garcia Lopez & Klaus Janson
Cover by Jose Garcia Lopez "The Hypothetical Woman," Part 2 of 6. The fodder for General Tuzik's Anti-League is harvested, while the mysterious disease that's gripped the Flash sends him over the fevered edge! Can Wonder Woman match the Speed Force gone mad?
On sale Feb 22, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JLA: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP
Written and illustrated by various
Cover by Alex Ross
Collecting some of the stand-out tales from the long history of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes, from the Silver Age through INFINITE CRISIS! Included here are JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #19, #77, #122, #166-168, JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, JLA SECRET FILES #1, JLA #61, and the 3-page origin from JLA #200, pencilled by George Perez!
On sale Feb 22, 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US
JSA #82
Written by Paul Levitz
Art and cover by George Perez & Bob Wiacek
Legendary JSA writer Paul Levitz makes his stellar return to the DCU with superstar artist George Perez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, WONDER WOMAN) for an important chapter of INFINITE CRISIS in a story featuring the members of original JSA: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman! Please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews for a signed edition.
On sale February 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JSA CLASSIFIED #8 & 9
Written by Peter Tomasi
Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne
Cover by Dale Eaglesham & Champagne
The spotlight shines on Wildcat and Flash! These two members of the JSA star in a new story shipping twice in February by writer Peter Tomasi (OUTSIDERS, THE LIGHT BRIGADE) with art by the JSA team of Don Kramer & Keith Champagne! A mysterious figure has gained control of the Spear of Destiny, one of the most dangerous artifacts on earth, and is using it to pit the two heroes against each other!
Issue #8 on sale February 1; issue #9 on sale February 15, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JUSTICE #4
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross
Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross
Cover by Ross
The former supervillains announce their plans for the betterment of humankind! But while they're behaving as saviors to the populace, they strike out as adversaries their ultimate target the Justice League!
On sale February 15, 4 of 12, 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
JONAH HEX #4
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art by Luke Ross
Cover by Howard Chaykin
The world's wildest western series continues! Hex has faced a lot of tough choices in his life, but nuthin' harder than when he's got to save the life of an absolute idiot or die tryin'! Look for lots of blood spillin' in this one, folks!
On sale Feb 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #15
Written by Stuart Moore & Mark Waid
Art by Patrick Olliffe and Barry Kitson
Cover by Kitson
It's the Legion of Super-Heroes you thought you'd never see, as the greatest heroes of the 31st century become the greatest heroes of the Multiverse! Plus, the return of the ever-popular "Letters to the Legion!"
On sale Feb 22, 40 pg, FC, $2.99US
MANHUNTER #19
Written by Mark Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Jesus Saiz
The Manhunter finally faces off against her deadliest foe - her own father! Can Manhunter deliver deserved justice, or is blood really thicker than water?
On sale Feb 15 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
OUTSIDERS #33
Written by Jennifer Van Meter
Art by by Dietrich Smith & Art Thibert
An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in by Jen Van Meter (JSA CLASSIFIED) with art by Dietrich Smith & Art Thibert! Arsenal's strike force infiltrates a Society operation that's been targeting heroes throughout the DCU and this one's aimed directly at the Marvel Family!
On sale Feb 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SGT. ROCK: THE PROPHECY #2
Written by Joe Kubert
Art and cover by Kubert
Sgt. Rock and the combat-happy Joes of Easy Company have seen it all, but they've never been served with a mission like this! Having picked up the package that could swing the war for the Allied forces, Rock, Easy and their Partisan guides begin the dangerous trek from Lithuania to Estonia. Little do they know that what they?re delivering could result in their own downfall. Has Easy Co. finally met its match? Not if Rock has anything to say about it!
On sale February 15, 2 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SOLO #9
Written by Scott Hampton & John Hitchcock
Art and cover by Hampton
Join Scott Hampton (BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE) as he tells five tales of horror, humor and hijinx! You'll meet the 'real' caped-crusader in "Batman:1947," blast off for other worlds in the EC Comics-inspired "The Monsters," take an unflinching look at the rock & roll world of today?s comic book industry in "Another Success Story," and feel the dread hand of modern horror in "The Road To Samarra." And as an added bonus, Scott presents a "How To" section on the creation of his phenomenal art! Be there!
On sale February 22, 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US
SEVEN SOLDIERS: BULLETEER #3
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Serge LaPointe
Working as a bodyguard at a super-hero convention, Alix Harrower "the Bulleteer" finds herself enmeshed in the bizarre relationship between Li'l Hollywood, a faded super-impressionist, and her sidekick. As one tragedy unfolds, a second threatens when Alix finds herself in the sights of the mysterious, undead super-archer "Spyder" assassin for hire!
On sale February 1, 3 of 4, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SEVEN SOLDIERS: FRANKENSTEIN #3
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke
When a bizarre toxic spill defies the laws of nature and threatens the whole human race with destruction, it looks like even Frankenstein could be in over his head, and the Monster must turn to an amazing new ally for help. Enter The Bride and meet the incredible agents of the Super Human Advanced Defense Executive!
On sale February 15, 3 of 4, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #1
Written by Geoff Johns & Marv Wolfman
Art by Paco Medina & Juan Vlasco
Cover by Ed Benes
Marv Wolfman returns to the Titans! Get ready for the first TEEN TITANS ANNUAL. Having narrowly survived the death and destruction of the CRISIS, Superboy and Wonder Girl find some time alone in Smallville, but will it be a bloody Valentine?
On sale February 8, 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US
TEEN TITANS #33
Written by Geoff Johns & Marv Wolfman
Art and cover by Tony S. Daniel & Richard Bonk
Marv Wolfman returns to the Titans! An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in guest-starring Nightwing! Superboy learns from Nightwing just what the Titans mean to him and the world as they leave on a mission given to them by the most unlikely of allies!
On sale Feb 15, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS: THE DEATH AND RETURN OF DONNA TROY TP
Written by Phil Jimenez and Judd Winick
Art by Jose Garcia Lopez, Alí Garza, George Perez, Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning and others
Cover by Jimenez & Perez
An amazing collection featuring TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY #1-3 and DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #1-4! !
On sale Feb 1, 176 pg, FC, $14.99 US
WARLORD #1
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Bart Sears
Prepare for the triumphant return of one of the greatest and longest-running sword-and-sorcery characters of all time in a new series written by Bruce Jones (VIGILANTE, YEAR ONE: BATMAN/SCARECROW) with stunning visuals by Bart Sears (JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL)!
Return with Travis Morgan to the amazing continent of Skartaris a world of extraordinary fantasy and heart-stopping adventure! The land of Shamballah is caught in the grip of the tyrant Brouis, but the chronicles prophecy a liberator in the form of a displaced man of our time. The phenomenal exploits of this heroic time-lost hero begin here!
On sale February 24, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WONDER WOMAN #226
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Cliff Richards & Ray Snyder
Cover by J.G. Jones
Astonishing final issue! With the universe in turmoil, Diana prepares to face her ultimate challenge. Looking back on her relationship with Superman from the way it began to its recent turmoil, will she find a way to rebuild what she's lost? Final issue.
On sale February 22 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
VIGILANTE #6
Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Ben Oliver
Cover by Michael Golden
The unbelievable finale! Dr. Justin Powell and Dr. Rene Carpenter come face to face with the most talked about man in Metropolis - the Vigilante - as they discover his incredible secret. Will this finally lay his inner demons to rest? And will he be able to save them in the process?
On sale Feb 22 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Johnny DC titles
TEEN TITANS GO #28
Written by J. Torres
Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker
Cover by Sean Galloway
The Teen Titans are about to meet doom...the Doom Patrol, that is! The Doom Patrol makes its debut in the pages of TEEN TITANS GO, as we learn some secret details of Beast Boy's life before he joined the Titans.
On sale February 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
THE BATMAN STRIKES! #18
Written by Bill Matheny
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Jeff Matsuda
Introducing: Batgirl! For the first time ever in The Batman Strikes, Barbara Gordon hits the streets of Gotham City, fighting for justice and keeping her secret alter ego hidden from her father, Police Commissioner James Gordon!
On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #18
Written by Adam Beechen
Art and cover by Ethen Beavers
In the deep reaches of outer space, Superman lies injured and powerless on a remote planet under a red sun. And the only one who can save the Man of Steel is...Space Cabby?
On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
POWERPUFF GIRLS #70
Written by Jennifer Moore and Sean Carolan
Art and cover by Phil Moy
A special reprinting of the hard-to-find first issue of THE POWERPUFF GIRLS! Your collection isn't complete without "Squirrelly Burly," the classic tale of a super-powered squirrel that was made into the episode "Stray Bullet"!
Retro-solicited; on sale Jan 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
HI HI PUFFY AMIYUMI #1
Written by Jennifer Moore, Sean Carolan and Janet Harvey
Art by Phil Moy Photo cover
Turn two real-life Japanese pop stars into hypercool cartoon characters, and you've got pure rock 'n' roll adventure! Bandmates and best friends Ami and Yumi cope with magic guitars, space aliens and their greedy manager Kaz!
Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited; on sale Feb 15 • 1 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #18
Written by Tom Warburton,
John Rozum and Robbie Busch
Art by Maurice Fontenot,
Scott Roberts and the Iguana
Cover by Robert Pope
The Kids Next Door are in detention - before doing anything wrong! Who's squealing in advance? Also, Courage has heard brides can be real monsters, but he didn't expect them to be real zombies!
On sale Feb 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
LOONEY TUNES #135
Written by Sholly Fisch, Sam Agro, Robbie Busch and Earl Kress
Art by Leo Batic, Walter Carzon, Neal Sternecky,
Mike DeCarlo, Horacio Ottolini, Scott McRae and Ruben Torreiro
Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo.
Daffy schemes to take the world of basketball by storm, but ends up fouled by the Crusher! Plus, Ralph Phillips can't keep his new classmate off his mind.
On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
SCOOBY-DOO #105
Written by John Rozum and Frank Strom
Art by Karen Matchette,
Robert Pope, Scott McRae, Leo Batic and Horacio Ottolini
Cover by Joe Staton
Mysteries abound as the Scooby Gang is called in to investigate after Zombies invade a local playground and Ancient Fire Warriors haunt a temple in Central America. Plus, Velma looks into a ghost town - and doesn't like what she sees! Spooky!
On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
MAD #463
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
What better way to woo your honey on Valentine's Day than with candy, roses...and this hilarious, joke-filled issue of MAD? Trust us, the ladies love MAD.
On sale Feb 1• 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US
MAD KIDS #2
Written and illustrated by
The Usual Gang of Idiots
The brand-new magazine for kids
8 to 10 years old continues! Don't miss fun-filled games, puzzles, interviews, posters and lots of laughs - plus the all new adventures
of Spy vs. Spy Jr.!
On sale Feb 8 • 64 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US
SCOOBY-DOO VOL. 5: SURF'S UP
Written by Chris Duffy, Joe Edkin, Terrance Griep,
Paul S. Newman, John Rozum and Rurik Tyler
Art by Dave Cooper, Dan Davis, Mike DeCarlo, John Delaney, Vincent Deporter, Andrew Pepoy, Don Perlin and Joe Staton
Cover by Staton & Pepoy
Hang ten with the Mystery Machine gang in their newest manga-sized collection, reprinting issues #21-25 of the ongoing series! Featuring all the ghosts and monsters we could fit into 112 pages!
On sale Feb 22 • 5" x 7.375" • 112 pg, FC, $6.99US
SCOOBY-DOO VOL. 6: SPACE FRIGHT
Written by Chris Duffy, Joe Edkin, Terrance Griep,
Chuck Kim, John Rozum and Rurik Tyler
Art by John Delaney, Vincent Deporter, Stephen DeStefano, Dave Hunt, Andrew Pepoy, Don Perlin and Joe Staton
Cover by Staton & Pepoy
Scoob and the gang go, like, out of this world in their sixth manga-sized collection! Reprinting issues #26-30 of the ongoing series, this volume includes the three-part UFO mystery "One Night in Roswell" and more!
On sale Feb 22 • 5" x 7.375" • 112 pg, FC, $6.99US
SUPERMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 3: LAST SON OF KRYPTON
Written by Mark Millar and David Michelinie.
Art by Aluir Amancio, Neil Vokes, Mike Manley, Terry Austin and Ron Boyd
Cover by Manley & Austin
Superman confronts his own past as he encounters survivors from Krypton, including his parents, Jor-El and Lara! Plus, someone wants to expose Clark's secret to Lex Luthor and the world! An encounter with Dr. Fate rounds out this collection reprinting issues #30-34 of the ongoing series!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 5" x 7.375" • 112 pg, FC, $6.99US
SUPERMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 4: THE MAN OF STEEL
Written by Mark Millar, Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer
Art by Aluir Manncio, Bret Blevins and Terry Austin
Cover by Rich Burchett & Austin
The Man of Steel battles the sinister Toyman, the mysterious Multi-face, the Parasite, Mr. Mxyzptlk and the deadly Brainiac. Plus an appearance by Supergirl! All in this 112-page manga-size super specatacular! Reprinting issues #35-39 of the ongoing series
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 5" x 7.375" • 112 pg, FC, $6.99US
DC Library titles
THE WILL EISNER COMPANION SC
Written by N.C. Christopher Couch and Stephen Weiner
Art and cover by Will Eisner
Will Eisner's career spans the entire history of American comic books, from his formative days in the 1930s into the 1940s when he revolutionized narrative sequential art with his internationally famed series The Spirit, to the 1970s when he created the contemporary graphic novel form with A CONTRACT WITH GOD, to the present!
THE WILL EISNER COMPANION is a comprehensive, critical overview of the work of this legendary writer/artist, and is now available in softcover! Divided into two sections - his Spirit work and his graphic novels - this authorized companion features critical and historical essays by noted comics historians N.C. Christopher Couch and Stephen Weiner, as well as alphabetical indexes relating to all aspects and characters in his oeuvre. This volume also includes a chronology, a bibliography and suggested reading lists, as well as an introduction by Dennis O'Neil. THE WILL EISNER COMPANION is a must-have celebration for new fans as well as old.
On sale February 1 • 176 pg, B&W & 4C, $12.99 US
THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 12 HC
Written by Will Eisner
Art and cover by Eisner
THE WILL EISNER LIBRARY. Reoffered to coincide with THE WILL EISNER COMPANION. The master returns to the work that made him a legend! This Archive collects Spirit sections originally published between January 6, 1946 and June 30, 1946, following Will Eisner's honorable discharge from the U.S. Army.
On sale Feb 1 • 216 pg, FC, $49.95 US • Relist
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 13 TP
Written by Richard & Wendy Pini
Art by Wendy Pini and John Byrne Cover by Wendy Pini
Reprinting stories from ELFQUEST (second series) #4-7, #9, #11-13 and #15-18! A single desperate hope for Cutter's family lies within the folds of wrapstuff, magical Preserver webbing that allows elves to slumber for centuries without harm. But the Wolfriders are tied to the future, and in strange dreams, do they foresee their doom?
On sale February 8 • 7.5" x 5.5" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US
CMX titles
THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Mitsuba Takanashi
CMX. School life is a drag, and home life is no better - sometimes it seems like the Devil really does exist! Long hours of basketball practice will finally be put to the test as Takeru's team plays their first game, and Kayano meets an old crush...and her new grandmother!
On sale February 15 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 6
Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike
CMX. When the British Crown goes on exhibit in Germany, the Major knows Eroica is bound to follow. NATO, the CIA and even the KGB conspire to lure the world's most elegant art thief away from the world's most irresistible jewels. Will Eroica take the bait?
On sale February 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
GALS! VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Mihona Fujii
CMX. The best-selling manga that inspired the hit anime Super-Gals!, now available on DVD. Fearless Kotobuki Ran strolls through the streets of trendy Shibuya with her Gal Pals on a quest for designer goods...at the same time dispensing her own brand of street justice.
Miraculously, Ran-chan has made it to her second year of high school and is idolized by most of the freshman class. But there's one girl who doesn't idolize Ran...in fact, she hates her! And you can bet this misguided freshman is going to make life difficult for Ran and her pals!
On sale February 22 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
TENJHO TENGE VOL. 6
Written and illustrated by Oh! great
CMX. This controversial hit is the basis for an exciting anime series now available in the U.S. on DVD! In a school dominated by ruthless martial arts teams, one rogue club must fight the odds to stay alive.
Get ready for a battle for the ages: Shin vs. Mitsuomi! Todo High has become a fist-flying, ki-zapping battleground. The rivalry between the Juken martial arts club and the iron-fisted Executive Committee heats up. Both are willing to risk their lives, but who will lose them? Retailers please note: This title has been edited for U.S. publication.
On sale February 15 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
MUSASHI #9 VOL. 6
Written and illustrated by Miyuki Takahashi
CMX. Nine has won countless battles across the globe - yet, her heart may be the enemy she cannot defeat! She's fallen for the one person who could compromise the entire Ultimate Blue mission to capture a vindictive bomber - Shingo, the boy she's sworn to protect.
On sale February 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
TESTAROTHO VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Kei Sanbe
CMX. Testarotho races towards its exciting conclusion! Trapped behind enemy lines, Leonedus and Capria find solace where they least expect it - with the very Materia rebels they came to exterminate.
On sale February 1 • 5" x 7.375" • 194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS
TOWER OF THE FUTURE VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Saki Hiwatari
CMX. From the legendary creator of the acclaimed Please Save My Earth! When harsh reality comes crashing down on Takeru, his fantasy world will help him put the pieces back together.
Still shocked by his mother's deathbed revelation, Takeru puts aside his anger and shame to grant her final wish. He agrees to allow Hyoju, the once-secret daughter of his father's first relationship, to come live with them. But only-child Takeru has a lot to learn when it comes to making room for the newest member of his family.
On sale February 1 • 5" x 7.375" • 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
THE YOUNG MAGICIAN VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Yuri Narushima
CMX. This dark, gothic tale continues as mystical forces battle for dominance on Earth - and one teenaged boy could decide the fate of the planet!
When Ibuki and Carno finally meet, they're still missing pieces of the puzzle - like secrets they don't know they share, and the epic battle that awaits them. Ibuki knows he has powers, but has yet to realize how dangerous they are. Unfortunately for him, the Holy Knights are easily threatened and direct Carno to kill that which they cannot control. But, what are Ibuki's special powers, and are the Holy Knights justified to fear him?
On sale February 22 • 5" x 7.375" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US MATURE READERS
CHIKYU MISAKI VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Iwahara Yuji
CMX. This final volume brings the enchanting, modern fairy tale and critically acclaimed series to a close. A shadowy figure combs the lake looking for Neo - a young boy who is secretly the shape-shifting Hohopo, a mythological lake creature. Misaki still protects him, but she's begun to reveal her past to Tokuko... learning her new friend's secrets in return. The pieces of the Hohoro mystery are coming together, and everyone converges on the lake to discover its treasures!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 8 • 5" x 7.375"
212 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 7
Written and illustrated by Sakura Tsukuba
CMX. A high school girl who has the power to see glimpses of the future meets a boy who can see the past. Now they must learn how to live in a world of people "blindfolded" to everything but the present. Kanade makes the momentous decision to trust her best friend, Eri, with her secret.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 15 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES
MONSTER COLLECTION: THE GIRL WHO CAN DEAL WITH MAGICAL MONSTERS VOL. 5
Art by Sei Itoh
Original concept by Hitoshi Yasuda /Group SNE
CMX. Kasche Arbadel is the most gifted yet reckless Summoner in her school. When an artifact of immense power is stolen, it's trial-by-fire when Kasche is sent in pursuit! With Kasche and friends outnumbered, their only hope might lie in unleashing the most dangerous creature ever summoned!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 168 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS
PIECES OF A SPIRAL VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Kaimu Tachibana
CMX. Three young people use powers inherited from a previous life to battle demons that threaten this world.
Sakuya and Wakyo have escaped the magic realm, but Sakuya still doesn't know what has become of his fellow disciple. Can Sakuya find Wakyo using the spiritual resonance that binds them together? And can he wrest Wakyo from the grasp of Bishu's now-demented mother Takako? In the third volume of this gripping reincarnation saga, the complex web of relationships that bind Takako, Garai, and Bishu across blood, space, and time continues
to unfold and come into focus.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 5" x 7.375"
208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
SWAN VOL. 6
Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi
CMX. The trials and triumphs of hopeful prima ballerina Hijiri Masumi continue in the CMX version of this beloved international hit!
When the naturally talented Kyogoku Sayoko injured her ankle, the chance of a lifetime fell into Masumi's lap. She's now faced with the challenge of representing Japan in a competition in Russia, far from home. Masumi is up against two of the finest Russian dance prodigies, but the tremendous stress and fear cause her to lose her hearing. Can Masumi dance the finest performance of her life without music to inspire her?
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES
Wildstorm titles
THE AMERICAN WAY #1
Written by John Ridley
Art and cover by Georges Jeanty
& Karl Story
Critically acclaimed novelist and screenwriter John Ridley (THE Authority: Human on the Inside, Three Kings) and artist Georges Jeanty (Majestic) offer a unique vision of U.S. history in THE AMERICAN WAY, a thrilling 8-issue miniseries!
The 1960s were a decade of incredible change for America. It was a time of innocence. It was a time of optimism. It was a time of heroes.
In the early '40s, the United States government hatched a plan to create the Civil Defense Corps: a group of "super-heroes" who could fight alien invasions, evil super-powered beings, and communism, all in front of an adoring public, courtesy of television. But that dream was far from reality by the '60s, as new C.D.C. Marketing Director Wesley Catham is about to discover. How far will America go to protect its dream of a better tomorrow?
On sale February 22 • 1 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy
THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION BOOK TWO TP
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend
Cover by Nguyen
Collecting the final six issues of this amazing Authority tale!
After the debacle in the nation's capital that led to the total destruction of Washington, DC, the Authority relinquished control of the United States and all but vanished. How long can tyranny stand, before heroes will rise up?
Advance-solicited; on sale March 8 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
CITY OF TOMORROW TP
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Chaykin
Collecting the futuristic 6-issue miniseries written and illustrated by Howard Chaykin! When Eli Foyle's utopian city of Columbia - built with super-advanced nanotechnology and run by an army of robot supermen - becomes a robotic police state, prodigal son Tucker Foyle returns to put his house in order...as loudly and violently as possible!
On sale Feb 1 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US
EX MACHINA #19
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister
Cover by Harris
The penultimate chapter of the 4-part "March to War,"
the most controversial story of the year! As the United States prepares to invade Iraq, a separate war is waged on the streets of New York City. Mayor Mitchell Hundred struggles to end the bloodshed, but can a former four-color hero's imagination stop
a real-world catastrophe?
On sale February 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
CAPTAIN ATOM: ARMAGEDDON #5
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope
Cover by J.G. Jones
Captain Atom finally comes face-to-face with the Authority - and discovers, to his horror, how hands-on the WildStorm Universe "heroes" really are! And Majestic and the Wildcats learn that Nikola could be the key to what's happening - including the ticking bomb that is Captain Atom!
On sale Feb 8 • 5 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DANGER GIRL: BACK IN BLACK #4
Written by Andy Hartnell
Art and cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis
It's the action-packed finale to the latest Danger Girl adventure! Can the Danger Girls unlock a Native American relic's dark secret before it's too late? This is the issue you've been waiting for, with a surprise ending you can't afford to miss!
On sale Feb 15 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MAJESTIC #14
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art and cover by Neil Googe
Majestic clings to life after last issue's shocking revelations. Javen still intends to turn on the Planet Shaper Engines and ruin Earth forever! But who can provide the pure Kheran genes he needs for the template? Meanwhile, Majestic gets a little help from a friend - and possibly an enemy!
On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE MAXX BOOK SIX TP
Written by Sam Kieth
Art and cover by Kieth
The final volume of Sam Kieth's eclectic masterpiece collects a series of innovative stories known as "Friends of Maxx." These tales mark a turning point for Kieth's artistic evolution as a storyteller, paving the way for later groundbreaking titles such as ZERO GIRL and FOUR WOMEN.
On sale Feb 22 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
PLANETARY #25
Written by Warren Ellis
Art and cover by John Cassaday
The final act begins! Elijah Snow draws together elements from nearly everything he's investigated since rejoining the team, to lay a trap for the two remaining members of the Four. But the Four had fully fifty years to prepare their defenses. Fifty years since their rocket entered the space between universes, and they were changed...but how?
On sale February 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEAM ZERO #3
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Doug Mahnke & Sandra Hope
Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards
The mission begins as the team is parachuted into Peenemunde - and things go tragically wrong! Spread out over several miles of hostile German territory, the team fights to regroup - but can they still reach their destination ahead of the Soviets?
On sale February 1 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WILDCATS: NEMESIS #6
Written by Robbie Morrison
Art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues and Matt "Batt" Banning
Cover by Caldwell & Banning
Raven and his Bladesman show their hand as their assault on Earth begins! Can Nemesis and Zealot set aside their millennia-long grudge long enough to join forces? And Nemesis visits Victorian England to help the world's greatest detective halt a string of serial killings...
On sale February 8 • 6 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THUNDERBOLT JAXON #1
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art by John Higgins
Cover by Gibbons
From the bizarre British vault that brought you Albion comes THUNDERBOLT JAXON, a 5-issue miniseries written by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR) with art by John Higgins (PRIDE & JOY, HELLBLAZER, WATCHMEN colorist)!
Jack, Billy and Saf are three ordinary, adventurous kids who make a startling discovery: a mystical Norse relic from the fourth century. All is well as they take their newly found treasure home, ever so pleased with themselves, with not a clue as to the remarkable events they will soon ignite - including the rebirth of legendary British hero Thunderbolt Jaxon!
On sale February 1 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Vertigo titles
KID ETERNITY TP
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Duncan Fegredo
Comics visionary Grant Morrison re-imagines Kid Eternity in this 144-page trade paperback collecting the 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries from 1991. Aspiring stand-up comedian Jerry Sullivan joins Kid Eternity on a quest to free his Keeper from Hell, only to find himself swept up in a much larger struggle between the Lords of Order and Chaos.
On sale February 8 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE EXTERMINATORS #2
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Tony Moore
Cover by Philip Bond
The creepy new series by writer Simon Oliver, Eisner Award-winning artist Tony Moore (The Walking Dead) and cover artist Philip Bond (VIMANARAMA) continues with "Bug Brothers," Part 2 of 5. You'd think industrial-strength insecticide would be unfit for human consumption, but AJ apparently never got the memo - as Henry learns when he makes a stomach-turning discovery and Saloth deduces that the Draxx poison does more than kill bugs.
On sale February 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
100 BULLETS #69
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
With the last remaining houses of The Trust looking for protection from the Minutemen, Augustus Medici hopes to seize this opportunity to establish himself as the lone head of the secret organization. But having made deals with numerous devils, will Medici's reign be a short-lived one?
On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS
DMZ #4
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Wood & Ricardo Burchielli
Cover by Wood
Left to his own devices in war-torn Manhattan, Matty stumbles into Central Park, where he comes face to face with a crew of armed and dangerous environmentalists. Are these the mysterious "Ghosts" who protect the once beautiful park, or is Matty at the mercy of a gang of psychotic tree-huggers?
On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES #46
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Jim Fern & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by James Jean
Part 1 of the 2-part story "The Ballad of Rodney and June," featuring guest art by Jim Fern (GREEN LANTERN) & Jimmy Palmiotti (JSA CLASSIFIED). The Adversary's forces have finished conquering the European-based Fable worlds and have now invaded the Arabian Fable worlds. In a remote outpost deep within the Arabian lands, one small group of goblin conscripts and a few of the Empire's elite wooden soldiers struggle to hold off one Arab attack after another. But this isn't a war story. It's a love story. When two wooden offspring of the Sacred Grove suddenly discover they've got feelings for each other, how do they go about expressing it?
On sale February 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS
HELLBLAZER #217
Written by Denise Mina
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Greg Lauren
Part 2 of the 7-part story "Empathy is the Enemy," written by award-winning novelist Denise Mina (Garnethill, Deception, Field of Blood). Constantine discovers he's cursed with empathy for his fellow man, as the multi-layered tale races forward. Headed toward Scotland with his newfound mate Cole, Constantine senses that he's on a Sunday drive taking him to his own doom. A carload of demons disguised as street toughs could make John's trip even quicker.
On sale February 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS
LOVELESS #5
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin
Concluding the first LOVELESS story arc, "A Kin of Homecoming." It didn't take long for Wes and Ruth Cutter to make their mark in Blackwater, and even the government is running scared of the outlaws. However, when the local officials make Wes an offer even he can't refuse, will this bad boy gone worse finally be tamed? The battle may be over, but the war's just beginning...
On sale February 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
LUCIFER #71
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly
Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
Part 1 of the 2-part "Evensong." The war is over, and a new order is rising from the ashes. His own fate now decided, Lucifer Morningstar begins to settle his affairs - only to discover that he still has one deadly enemy unaccounted-for.
On sale Feb 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS
TESTAMENT #3
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art and cover by Liam Sharp
Dr. Green's troops abduct the catatonic protesters - including Jake's former love Miriam - for "reprogramming." Jake recklessly chases them
on a motorcycle, only to plunge violently off a cliff. Still, the gods won't let his story end. They have plans for him - and his pupil Dinah, who may be linked to a long line of powerful "virgins."
On sale Feb 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
SWAMP THING #24
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Enrique Breccia
Cover by Eric Powell
The horrifying 4-part "Bleeding Raconteur" story arc comes to its dramatic conclusion! With Swamp Thing in her grotesque clutches, Hagar hopes to finally destroy the protector of the Bayou once and for all. But the Stories have their own vendetta against both creatures, and see an opportunity to make their final move.
On sale February 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
SWAMP THING VOL. 3: HEALING THE BREACH TP
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Enrique Breccia, Ronald Wimberly and Richard Corben
Cover by Breccia
A new collection featuring issues #15-20 of the ongoing series. With the consciousness of Alec Holland still separated from its former host and scattered across the world, the Swamp Thing must face a new threat to the Green which is manifesting itself inside a growing dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.
On sale Feb 15 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS
Y: THE LAST MAN #42
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
This special stand-alone issue explores the past, present and future of Ampersand, the long-lost pet of the last man on earth. How did this male monkey end up with Yorick Brown, and where has the animal been since he was kidnapped by a mysterious Japanese assassin? Questions, answers - and of course, monkeys - abound!
On sale February 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
WAR STORIES VOL. 2 TP
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Cam Kennedy, David Lloyd, Carlos Ezquerra and Gary Erskine
Design cover
Reprinting the second quartet of WAR STORY one-shots from acclaimed writer Garth Ennis. This collection showcases tales of a world at war from the North African desert, the skies over Germany, the battlefields of Spain and the waters of the North Atlantic, with a new afterword by Ennis.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
BATMAN: YEAR ONE HUNDRED #1
Written by Paul Pope
Art and cover by Pope
Acclaimed writer/illustrator Paul Pope (SOLO, 100%) delivers a startling four-issue miniseries set in Gotham City in the year 2039! Detective Gordon, grandson of Commissioner Jim Gordon, is baffled when a Federal agent is found murdered on his beat.
The investigation gets darker when the prime suspect is a man without an identity, a man who shouldn't exist-the Batman! Here begins a mystery of epic proportions, a century in the making!
Please see the Dynamic Forces section of PREVIEWS for a signed edition.
On sale February 15 • 1 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck
BATMAN #650
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
Cover by Jock
The mystery behind Jason Todd reaches a crescendo when the Dark Knight's former sidekick holds hostage the villain responsible for his own murder! It's a three-way showdown between Batman, the Red Hood, and the Joker!
Please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews for a signed edition.
On sale February 22, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DETECTIVE COMICS #816
Written by Shane McCarthy
Art and cover by Cliff Chiang
Part 2 of the 2-part "Victims" Batman sets a trap for the sadistic Mr. Zsasz, and Alfred Pennyworth is the bait! Can the Dark Knight stop the killer from adding another notch to his scarred flesh?
On sale Feb 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: WAR CRIMES TP
Written by Andersen Gabrych, Bill Willingham, Devin Grayson, Bruce Jones and Will Pfeifer
Art by Pete Woods, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and others
Cover by James Jean
A pivotal collection featuring BATMAN #643-644, DETECTIVE COMICS #809-810, and material from BATMAN ALLIES SECRET FILES 2005 and BATMAN VILLAINS SECRET FILES 2005!
On sale Feb 15, 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #200
Written by Eddie Campbell & Daren White
Art and cover by Bart Sears
A stunning new stand-alone story written by Eddie Campbell (BATMAN: ORDER OF THE BEASTS, From Hell, Bacchus) & Daren White (BATMAN: ORDER OF THE BEASTS, Bacchus) with amazing art by Bart Sears (WARLORD)! The Emergency Room of Gotham General Hospital is overwhelming for a rookie doctor on the best of days, but the hospital scene becomes pure pandemonium when the Joker is admitted - by Batman!
But the Joker knows a secret that threatens all of Gotham City, and Batman must keep him alive at all costs to determine just what it is!
On sale February 8, 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US
BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #7
Written by Andrew Helfer
Art by Tan Eng Huat
Cover by Pat Lee
Batman finds himself at a crossroads early in his career! With the threat of the Carrier behind him, romance has entered the Dark Knight's civilian life. Is this Bruce Wayne's chance for a normal, happy life? It looks like it - until a new threat blasts Batman back to his tortured reality.
On sale Feb 22, 7 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #74
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Diego Olmos & Bit
Cover by Claudio Castellini
Batman must deal with Hush, the Joker, and their private war! But these two villains are forcing Batman to reexamine the rules he's lived by his entire life, and the only way to stop the mayhem may be to break one of those sacred tenets. Final issue.
On sale Feb 15, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN #4
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Wagner
In the sinister grip of genetic mutants, the Batman learns first-hand that common criminals are not the worst evil to threaten Gotham. It's an all-out slugfest as Batman pushes his training to the limit and goes toe-to-hideous-toe with the Monster Men!
On sale Feb 1, 4 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATGIRL #73
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art by Pop Mhan & Jesse Delperdang
Cover by Tim Sale
Life and death maintain a tenuous balance at the edge of the Lazarus Pit. A major character has died. Now a battle must be fought between two old foes, and only one will survive. We're not giving away
any secrets, except to say that this is the end of Batgirl!
On sale Feb 15, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
CATWOMAN #52
Written by WIll Pfeifer
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Adam Hughes
The Black Mask obliterated everything Catwoman had built in the East End, destroyed her sister's mind, and nearly killed Holly. Now the moment you've been waiting for is here, as they finally face off! And a decision will be made that Selina can never reverse!
On sale Feb 22, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GOTHAM CENTRAL #40
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano
Cover by Sean Phillips
Gotham's police squad has been forever altered, and before all is said and done, another officer will be gone. The detectives of the MCU look to close perhaps their most important case, while Montoya's downward spiral reaches
a dangerous conclusion that could shatter her life. Final issue.
On sale Feb 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
NIGHTWING #117
Written by Devin Grayson
Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks
Deathstroke's endgame is in play, and not everyone will make it out in one piece! On the run from the deadly Society, Nightwing is in for the fight of his life. Guest-starring Oracle and a whole mess of villains as we wrap up one of the biggest Dick Grayson stories ever!
On sale Feb 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ROBIN #147
Written by Bill Willingham & Bill Williams
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
A special issue guest-starring the Teen Titans! Robin and
and his friends race against the clock on a mission for a friend. But deep in the bowels of Cadmus Labs, terror lurks in the form of a Brainiac experiment gone horribly wrong!
On sale February 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
Superman Titles
SUPERMAN #226
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Tim Sale, Ed Benes and Dan Jurgens
Cover by Ed McGuinness
Part 1 of "This Is Your Life, Superman," a 3-part tale
running through all three Superman titles in February! Witness the arrival of Kal-L, the Last Son of Krypton! Learn how he grew up to be the greatest hero of Earth-2. This issue includes a special origin album by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale, the creative team behind SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS!
On sale February 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #649
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Karl Kerschl, Ed Benes and Dan Jurgens
Cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos
The conclusion to the 3-part "This Is Your Life, Superman!"
Relive the climactic adventure of Earth-2's Man of Steel as his world falls apart during the events of the original CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS.
On sale Feb 15, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ACTION COMICS #836
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ed Benes and Dan Jurgens
Cover by Mark Schultz
Part 2 of the 3-part "This Is Your Life, Superman!" Superman is caught by the one person he can't defeat: Lois Lane! Witness the undying love story of the greatest couple of Earth-2, and how their love could bring about the end of the universe.
On sale Feb 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SUPERGIRL #6
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
Covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner
There can only be one true Supergirl, and there's only one person who can help Kara win that title: Superman!
They've thrown down before, but now Superman has to stop Supergirl, even if it means the most unexpected death of all! Don't miss this special issue guest-starring Batman and Wonder Woman! Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner. Please see order form for details.
On sale February 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE DAILY PLANET TP
Written and illustrated by various
Cover by Kevin Nowlan
This 192-page Superman collection revolves around the Daily Planet newspaper and its staff. Featuring classic stories with reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane, photographer Jimmy Olsen, Editor-in-chief Perry White, and many more ? showing how far they will go to get a great story!
This volume reprints select stories from ACTION COMICS #211, 429, 436, and 461, SUPERMAN (first series) #280, SUPERMAN'S GIRLFRIEND, LOIS LANE #17, 24, 45, and 56, SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN #42, 63, 75, and 124.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1, 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US
SUPERMAN: MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Otto Binder, Bill Finger, Robert Bernstein and others
Art by Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, Al Plastino and others
Cover by Swan & Stan Kaye
The exploration of the Silver Age of Superman continues with this volume collecting stories from ACTION COMICS #248-254 AND SUPERMAN # 127-131 (1959)! Featuring the introductions of Lori Lemaris, Metallo and Bizarro, the return of Mr. Mxyzptlk, and more.
On sale Feb 1, 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE JOURNEY TP
Written by Mark Verheiden and Gail Simone
Art and cover by Ed Benes, John Byrne and Nelson
The events that have turned the DCU upside down are reflected in this collection of stories from SUPERMAN #117, 121-125 with pages from ACTION COMICS #83. After his first contact with an OMAC, Superman must contend with the arrivals of Bizarro and Zoom i before dealing once and for all with a souped-up Blackrock!
On sale Feb 22, 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
DC Universe titles
INFINITE CRISIS #5
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Perez
The DCU shakes apart as Superman of Earth 2 finally confronts our Superman. Meanwhile, heroes are disappearing throughout the DC Universe, a transformed villain returns, and the mystics of every world and dimension seek help from the very Spirit that is destroying them. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope.
RANN/THANAGAR WAR: INFINITE CRISIS SPECIAL
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos
Cover by Gibbons & Michael Bair
Infinite Crisis is here and the Cosmic Storm rages out of control, threatening the fate of the entire universe! While the Rannian and Thanagarian flagships each suspect that the other is responsible for the disturbances, Donna Troy must lead her team of space champions into the cosmos in an attempt to prevent total destruction. But as the war rages on, a startling discovery will be uncovered, one hero will be forever changed, and another will make the ultimate sacrifice.
On sale February 1, 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US
INFINITE CRISIS SECRET FILES 2006
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by Dan Jurgens with Jerry Ordway & Marc Campos
Cover by Ivan Reis & Campos
Don't miss this important side chapter of the INFINITE CRISIS saga! Superman of Earth-2, his wife, Lois Lane of Earth-2, Alex Luthor of Earth-3 and Superboy from Earth Prime: the last survivors of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS. What happened to them after CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS is finally revealed here for the first time by one of the masterminds behind that landmark event: writer Marv Wolfman (NEW TEEN TITANS)!
Learn what these heroes have been doing, how they have changed, and how their reappearance will force the DCU's heroes to reexamine themselves. This is the one Secret Files you dare not miss!
On sale February 22, 64 pg, FC, $5.99 US
COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS
Written by Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka and Judd Winick
Art by Rags Morales, Ed Benes, Phil Jimenez, Ivan Reis and others
Cover by Jim Lee & Alex Ross
Reoffered to coincide with INFINITE CRISiS SECRET FILES 2006, this is the book that helped set the events of INFINITE CRISIS in motion!
On sale Feb 22, 80 pg, FC, $1.99 US, RELIST
PRELUDE TO INFINITE CRISIS
Written and illustrated by various Composite cover
Reoffered to coincide with INFINITE CRISIS SECRET FILES 2006, this volume collects the crossover story from THE FLASH #219 and WONDER WOMAN #214, plus the lead story from SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2004. Along with these are select pages from nearly two dozen other DCU comics, with new text adding context to each story sequence.
On sale Feb 15, 96 pg, FC, $5.99 US, RELIST
ALL STAR ARCHIVES VOL. 0 HC
Written by Gardner Fox, Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger,
Jon L. Blummer, Ken Fitch, John B. Wentworth, and various
Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Martin Nodell, Bernard Bailey, Creig Flessel, Chad Grothkopf, Jon L. Blummer,
Everett Hibbard, William Smith and Stan Aschmeier
Cover by Howard Purcell
From the Golden Age of comics a special volume collecting the early individual adventures of the members of the Justice Society of America from ALL STAR COMICS #1 and #2 at a special price!
While ALL STAR COMICS #3 was unquestionably one of comics' greatest milestones, issues #1 and #2 were also impressive in their own right. Virtually every founding member of the (yet-to-debut) original JSA lineup - minus Superman and Batman - was represented in these individual adventures, and most of the stories are written and drawn by their original creators. ALL STAR ARCHIVES Vol. 0 is the perfect preface to the 11-volume complete reprinting of every JSA adventure from the Golden Age.
Now the entire body of these All Star exploits is in print and available to all those who were there when they were published the first time around or wish they had been!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 15, 144 pg, FC, $39.99 US
AQUAMAN #39
Written by John Arcudi
Art by Leonard Kirk & Andy Clarke
Cover by Brian Bolland
Aquaman has lost his kingdom for a second time, and chaos closes in on the unsure hero in the form of Black Manta. It's a fight that may make or break Aquaman, just as an important part of his past reemerges.
On sale Feb 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BLOOD OF THE DEMON #12
Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer
Art by Byrne & Dan Green
Cover by Byrne
When Lucifer fell, he took one-third of all the heavenly host with him to dwell in Hell! Now, they all want Etrigan!
On sale Feb 1 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BIRDS OF PREY #91
Written by Jim Alexander
Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Jesus Saiz
Guest writer Jim Alexander (BATMAN: 80-PAGE GIANT)
teams up with guest artists Walker and Palmiotti (MANHUNTER, CATWOMAN) for a stand-alone tale of a sought-after organ donor whose plight is personal to two of the Birds!
On sale Feb 15, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BIRDS OF PREY: BETWEEN DARK AND DAWN TP
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Ed Benes, Ron Adrian, Jim Fern, Eric Battle, Eduardo Barreto and others
Cover by Matt Haley
A new volume collecting BIRDS OF PREY #69-75! Huntress goes undercover to infiltrate a religious cult with a dangerous secret, while Black Canary and Oracle uncover the true nature of Sovereign Brusaw's organization.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 29, 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US
DOOM PATROL ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC
Written by Arnold Drake
Art by Bruno Premiani and Bob Brown
Cover by Brian Bolland
An amazing hardcover collecting DOOM PATROL #98-105 and CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #48 (1966)! Witness a new unofficial member, a wedding, and the Challengers of the Unknown! Featuring an introduction by comics historian Bill Schelly and a new cover by Brian Bolland!
On sale Feb 15, 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US
FIRESTORM #22
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Eddy Barrows & Rob Stull
Cover by Jamal Igle & Stull
"Building a Better Firestorm" concludes as Jason Rusch and a new partner must reconstruct the Nuclear Man from the atoms up! But with the INFINITE CRISIS raging, can Firestorm rejoin Donna Troy's team in time? Guest-starring the DCU's newest hero: Jason's dad!
On sale Feb 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GREEN LANTERN #9
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ethan Van Sciver & Prentis Rollins
Covers by Simone Bianchi & Ethan Van Sciver
The rematch you've been waiting for since the end of GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH! Strange deaths in Gotham City point to an all-new Tattooed Man. But can Green Lantern and Batman work together long enough to stop this artistic string of murders? Plus, Batman gets a power ring? Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers Simone Bianchi & Ethan Van Sciver. Please see order form for details.
On sale February 22, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GREEN ARROW #59
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Paul Lee & Dan Davis
Cover by James Jean
Arrow for arrow,bow versus bow, Green Arrow faces off against Merlyn; and in the balance lies the fate of Star City's millions of citizens! How many can the Emerald Archer save when at every turn another deadly explosion rocks his beloved hometown?
On sale Feb 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GREEN ARROW: MOVING TARGETS TP
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Phil Hester, Tom Fowler, Eric Battle, Tommy Castillo and others
Cover by James Jean
Collecting GREEN ARROW #40-50, guest-starring the Teen Titans and Outsiders! Star City?s underworld has been taken over by Brick, who, along with the Riddler, wants Green Arrow dead! And Mia Dearden, Green Arrow?s new ward, also faces new highs and lows!
On sale February 1, 256 pg, FC, $17.99 US
HARD TIME SEASON TWO #3
Written by Steve Gerber & Mary Skrenes
Art by Brian Hurtt & Steve Bird
Cover by Hurtt
The delusional serial killer Cutter settles in among State Penitentiary's inmates, charming some and terrifying others and he's got a supernaturally strong effect on Ethan Harrow!
On sale Feb 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
HAWKMAN #49
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by Chris Batista & Cam Smith Cover by Adam Kubert
Concluding the 3-part "Coalition in Crisis!" The repercussions of the Rann/Thanagar War climax as Hawkman and Hawkgirl face their feelings for each other with total annihilation looming ahead. There's no turning back now, and the imminent Crisis may determine their ultimate fate.
On sale Feb 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: HOUSE OF MYSTERY VOL. 1 TP
Written by Len Wein, Robert Kanigher, Gerry Conway and others
Art by Bernie Wrightson, Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Alex Toth and others
Cover by Joe Orlando
Do you dare to enter the House of Mystery? Everyone who does will find a full 22 issues of this classic DC series! Beginning with editor Joe Orlando's first issue (#174), this 552-page black-and-white trade paperback features a wealth of art from macabre masters!
On sale Feb 8, 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US
JSA: BLACK VENGEANCE TP
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Don Kramer, Keith Champagne and various
Cover by Alex Ross
Don?t miss a new collection featuring JSA #68-75 plus pages from 66-67! The Spectre, without a human host, is running rampant, meting out a brutal form of justice encouraged by the new Eclipso! Plus, Atom Smasher seeks forgiveness, Degaton?s plan to destroy the JSA is thwarted, and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1, 200 pg, FC
JLA #125
Written by Bob Harras
Art by Tom Derenick & Dan Green
The astounding conclusion of the 6-part "World Without a Justice League!" The final confrontation between the man who tried to bring the JLA back together and the man who's splintered the JLA perhaps forever reaches its frenzied finale!
Green Arrow takes years of pent-up resentment (fueled by one of the escaped Seven Deadly Sins, Envy, and the newly amplified Key) and takes on the Batman for breaking up the League!
On sale February 8, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JLA CLASSIFIED #17
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Jose Garcia Lopez & Klaus Janson
Cover by Jose Garcia Lopez "The Hypothetical Woman," Part 2 of 6. The fodder for General Tuzik's Anti-League is harvested, while the mysterious disease that's gripped the Flash sends him over the fevered edge! Can Wonder Woman match the Speed Force gone mad?
On sale Feb 22, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JLA: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP
Written and illustrated by various
Cover by Alex Ross
Collecting some of the stand-out tales from the long history of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes, from the Silver Age through INFINITE CRISIS! Included here are JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #19, #77, #122, #166-168, JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, JLA SECRET FILES #1, JLA #61, and the 3-page origin from JLA #200, pencilled by George Perez!
On sale Feb 22, 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US
JSA #82
Written by Paul Levitz
Art and cover by George Perez & Bob Wiacek
Legendary JSA writer Paul Levitz makes his stellar return to the DCU with superstar artist George Perez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, WONDER WOMAN) for an important chapter of INFINITE CRISIS in a story featuring the members of original JSA: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman! Please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews for a signed edition.
On sale February 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JSA CLASSIFIED #8 & 9
Written by Peter Tomasi
Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne
Cover by Dale Eaglesham & Champagne
The spotlight shines on Wildcat and Flash! These two members of the JSA star in a new story shipping twice in February by writer Peter Tomasi (OUTSIDERS, THE LIGHT BRIGADE) with art by the JSA team of Don Kramer & Keith Champagne! A mysterious figure has gained control of the Spear of Destiny, one of the most dangerous artifacts on earth, and is using it to pit the two heroes against each other!
Issue #8 on sale February 1; issue #9 on sale February 15, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JUSTICE #4
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross
Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross
Cover by Ross
The former supervillains announce their plans for the betterment of humankind! But while they're behaving as saviors to the populace, they strike out as adversaries their ultimate target the Justice League!
On sale February 15, 4 of 12, 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
JONAH HEX #4
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art by Luke Ross
Cover by Howard Chaykin
The world's wildest western series continues! Hex has faced a lot of tough choices in his life, but nuthin' harder than when he's got to save the life of an absolute idiot or die tryin'! Look for lots of blood spillin' in this one, folks!
On sale Feb 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #15
Written by Stuart Moore & Mark Waid
Art by Patrick Olliffe and Barry Kitson
Cover by Kitson
It's the Legion of Super-Heroes you thought you'd never see, as the greatest heroes of the 31st century become the greatest heroes of the Multiverse! Plus, the return of the ever-popular "Letters to the Legion!"
On sale Feb 22, 40 pg, FC, $2.99US
MANHUNTER #19
Written by Mark Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Jesus Saiz
The Manhunter finally faces off against her deadliest foe - her own father! Can Manhunter deliver deserved justice, or is blood really thicker than water?
On sale Feb 15 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
OUTSIDERS #33
Written by Jennifer Van Meter
Art by by Dietrich Smith & Art Thibert
An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in by Jen Van Meter (JSA CLASSIFIED) with art by Dietrich Smith & Art Thibert! Arsenal's strike force infiltrates a Society operation that's been targeting heroes throughout the DCU and this one's aimed directly at the Marvel Family!
On sale Feb 1, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SGT. ROCK: THE PROPHECY #2
Written by Joe Kubert
Art and cover by Kubert
Sgt. Rock and the combat-happy Joes of Easy Company have seen it all, but they've never been served with a mission like this! Having picked up the package that could swing the war for the Allied forces, Rock, Easy and their Partisan guides begin the dangerous trek from Lithuania to Estonia. Little do they know that what they?re delivering could result in their own downfall. Has Easy Co. finally met its match? Not if Rock has anything to say about it!
On sale February 15, 2 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SOLO #9
Written by Scott Hampton & John Hitchcock
Art and cover by Hampton
Join Scott Hampton (BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE) as he tells five tales of horror, humor and hijinx! You'll meet the 'real' caped-crusader in "Batman:1947," blast off for other worlds in the EC Comics-inspired "The Monsters," take an unflinching look at the rock & roll world of today?s comic book industry in "Another Success Story," and feel the dread hand of modern horror in "The Road To Samarra." And as an added bonus, Scott presents a "How To" section on the creation of his phenomenal art! Be there!
On sale February 22, 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US
SEVEN SOLDIERS: BULLETEER #3
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Serge LaPointe
Working as a bodyguard at a super-hero convention, Alix Harrower "the Bulleteer" finds herself enmeshed in the bizarre relationship between Li'l Hollywood, a faded super-impressionist, and her sidekick. As one tragedy unfolds, a second threatens when Alix finds herself in the sights of the mysterious, undead super-archer "Spyder" assassin for hire!
On sale February 1, 3 of 4, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SEVEN SOLDIERS: FRANKENSTEIN #3
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke
When a bizarre toxic spill defies the laws of nature and threatens the whole human race with destruction, it looks like even Frankenstein could be in over his head, and the Monster must turn to an amazing new ally for help. Enter The Bride and meet the incredible agents of the Super Human Advanced Defense Executive!
On sale February 15, 3 of 4, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #1
Written by Geoff Johns & Marv Wolfman
Art by Paco Medina & Juan Vlasco
Cover by Ed Benes
Marv Wolfman returns to the Titans! Get ready for the first TEEN TITANS ANNUAL. Having narrowly survived the death and destruction of the CRISIS, Superboy and Wonder Girl find some time alone in Smallville, but will it be a bloody Valentine?
On sale February 8, 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US
TEEN TITANS #33
Written by Geoff Johns & Marv Wolfman
Art and cover by Tony S. Daniel & Richard Bonk
Marv Wolfman returns to the Titans! An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in guest-starring Nightwing! Superboy learns from Nightwing just what the Titans mean to him and the world as they leave on a mission given to them by the most unlikely of allies!
On sale Feb 15, 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS: THE DEATH AND RETURN OF DONNA TROY TP
Written by Phil Jimenez and Judd Winick
Art by Jose Garcia Lopez, Alí Garza, George Perez, Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning and others
Cover by Jimenez & Perez
An amazing collection featuring TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY #1-3 and DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #1-4! !
On sale Feb 1, 176 pg, FC, $14.99 US
WARLORD #1
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Bart Sears
Prepare for the triumphant return of one of the greatest and longest-running sword-and-sorcery characters of all time in a new series written by Bruce Jones (VIGILANTE, YEAR ONE: BATMAN/SCARECROW) with stunning visuals by Bart Sears (JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL)!
Return with Travis Morgan to the amazing continent of Skartaris a world of extraordinary fantasy and heart-stopping adventure! The land of Shamballah is caught in the grip of the tyrant Brouis, but the chronicles prophecy a liberator in the form of a displaced man of our time. The phenomenal exploits of this heroic time-lost hero begin here!
On sale February 24, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WONDER WOMAN #226
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Cliff Richards & Ray Snyder
Cover by J.G. Jones
Astonishing final issue! With the universe in turmoil, Diana prepares to face her ultimate challenge. Looking back on her relationship with Superman from the way it began to its recent turmoil, will she find a way to rebuild what she's lost? Final issue.
On sale February 22 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
VIGILANTE #6
Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Ben Oliver
Cover by Michael Golden
The unbelievable finale! Dr. Justin Powell and Dr. Rene Carpenter come face to face with the most talked about man in Metropolis - the Vigilante - as they discover his incredible secret. Will this finally lay his inner demons to rest? And will he be able to save them in the process?
On sale Feb 22 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Johnny DC titles
TEEN TITANS GO #28
Written by J. Torres
Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker
Cover by Sean Galloway
The Teen Titans are about to meet doom...the Doom Patrol, that is! The Doom Patrol makes its debut in the pages of TEEN TITANS GO, as we learn some secret details of Beast Boy's life before he joined the Titans.
On sale February 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
THE BATMAN STRIKES! #18
Written by Bill Matheny
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Jeff Matsuda
Introducing: Batgirl! For the first time ever in The Batman Strikes, Barbara Gordon hits the streets of Gotham City, fighting for justice and keeping her secret alter ego hidden from her father, Police Commissioner James Gordon!
On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #18
Written by Adam Beechen
Art and cover by Ethen Beavers
In the deep reaches of outer space, Superman lies injured and powerless on a remote planet under a red sun. And the only one who can save the Man of Steel is...Space Cabby?
On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
POWERPUFF GIRLS #70
Written by Jennifer Moore and Sean Carolan
Art and cover by Phil Moy
A special reprinting of the hard-to-find first issue of THE POWERPUFF GIRLS! Your collection isn't complete without "Squirrelly Burly," the classic tale of a super-powered squirrel that was made into the episode "Stray Bullet"!
Retro-solicited; on sale Jan 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
HI HI PUFFY AMIYUMI #1
Written by Jennifer Moore, Sean Carolan and Janet Harvey
Art by Phil Moy Photo cover
Turn two real-life Japanese pop stars into hypercool cartoon characters, and you've got pure rock 'n' roll adventure! Bandmates and best friends Ami and Yumi cope with magic guitars, space aliens and their greedy manager Kaz!
Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited; on sale Feb 15 • 1 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #18
Written by Tom Warburton,
John Rozum and Robbie Busch
Art by Maurice Fontenot,
Scott Roberts and the Iguana
Cover by Robert Pope
The Kids Next Door are in detention - before doing anything wrong! Who's squealing in advance? Also, Courage has heard brides can be real monsters, but he didn't expect them to be real zombies!
On sale Feb 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
LOONEY TUNES #135
Written by Sholly Fisch, Sam Agro, Robbie Busch and Earl Kress
Art by Leo Batic, Walter Carzon, Neal Sternecky,
Mike DeCarlo, Horacio Ottolini, Scott McRae and Ruben Torreiro
Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo.
Daffy schemes to take the world of basketball by storm, but ends up fouled by the Crusher! Plus, Ralph Phillips can't keep his new classmate off his mind.
On sale Feb 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
SCOOBY-DOO #105
Written by John Rozum and Frank Strom
Art by Karen Matchette,
Robert Pope, Scott McRae, Leo Batic and Horacio Ottolini
Cover by Joe Staton
Mysteries abound as the Scooby Gang is called in to investigate after Zombies invade a local playground and Ancient Fire Warriors haunt a temple in Central America. Plus, Velma looks into a ghost town - and doesn't like what she sees! Spooky!
On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
MAD #463
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
What better way to woo your honey on Valentine's Day than with candy, roses...and this hilarious, joke-filled issue of MAD? Trust us, the ladies love MAD.
On sale Feb 1• 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US
MAD KIDS #2
Written and illustrated by
The Usual Gang of Idiots
The brand-new magazine for kids
8 to 10 years old continues! Don't miss fun-filled games, puzzles, interviews, posters and lots of laughs - plus the all new adventures
of Spy vs. Spy Jr.!
On sale Feb 8 • 64 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US
SCOOBY-DOO VOL. 5: SURF'S UP
Written by Chris Duffy, Joe Edkin, Terrance Griep,
Paul S. Newman, John Rozum and Rurik Tyler
Art by Dave Cooper, Dan Davis, Mike DeCarlo, John Delaney, Vincent Deporter, Andrew Pepoy, Don Perlin and Joe Staton
Cover by Staton & Pepoy
Hang ten with the Mystery Machine gang in their newest manga-sized collection, reprinting issues #21-25 of the ongoing series! Featuring all the ghosts and monsters we could fit into 112 pages!
On sale Feb 22 • 5" x 7.375" • 112 pg, FC, $6.99US
SCOOBY-DOO VOL. 6: SPACE FRIGHT
Written by Chris Duffy, Joe Edkin, Terrance Griep,
Chuck Kim, John Rozum and Rurik Tyler
Art by John Delaney, Vincent Deporter, Stephen DeStefano, Dave Hunt, Andrew Pepoy, Don Perlin and Joe Staton
Cover by Staton & Pepoy
Scoob and the gang go, like, out of this world in their sixth manga-sized collection! Reprinting issues #26-30 of the ongoing series, this volume includes the three-part UFO mystery "One Night in Roswell" and more!
On sale Feb 22 • 5" x 7.375" • 112 pg, FC, $6.99US
SUPERMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 3: LAST SON OF KRYPTON
Written by Mark Millar and David Michelinie.
Art by Aluir Amancio, Neil Vokes, Mike Manley, Terry Austin and Ron Boyd
Cover by Manley & Austin
Superman confronts his own past as he encounters survivors from Krypton, including his parents, Jor-El and Lara! Plus, someone wants to expose Clark's secret to Lex Luthor and the world! An encounter with Dr. Fate rounds out this collection reprinting issues #30-34 of the ongoing series!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 5" x 7.375" • 112 pg, FC, $6.99US
SUPERMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 4: THE MAN OF STEEL
Written by Mark Millar, Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer
Art by Aluir Manncio, Bret Blevins and Terry Austin
Cover by Rich Burchett & Austin
The Man of Steel battles the sinister Toyman, the mysterious Multi-face, the Parasite, Mr. Mxyzptlk and the deadly Brainiac. Plus an appearance by Supergirl! All in this 112-page manga-size super specatacular! Reprinting issues #35-39 of the ongoing series
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 5" x 7.375" • 112 pg, FC, $6.99US
DC Library titles
THE WILL EISNER COMPANION SC
Written by N.C. Christopher Couch and Stephen Weiner
Art and cover by Will Eisner
Will Eisner's career spans the entire history of American comic books, from his formative days in the 1930s into the 1940s when he revolutionized narrative sequential art with his internationally famed series The Spirit, to the 1970s when he created the contemporary graphic novel form with A CONTRACT WITH GOD, to the present!
THE WILL EISNER COMPANION is a comprehensive, critical overview of the work of this legendary writer/artist, and is now available in softcover! Divided into two sections - his Spirit work and his graphic novels - this authorized companion features critical and historical essays by noted comics historians N.C. Christopher Couch and Stephen Weiner, as well as alphabetical indexes relating to all aspects and characters in his oeuvre. This volume also includes a chronology, a bibliography and suggested reading lists, as well as an introduction by Dennis O'Neil. THE WILL EISNER COMPANION is a must-have celebration for new fans as well as old.
On sale February 1 • 176 pg, B&W & 4C, $12.99 US
THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 12 HC
Written by Will Eisner
Art and cover by Eisner
THE WILL EISNER LIBRARY. Reoffered to coincide with THE WILL EISNER COMPANION. The master returns to the work that made him a legend! This Archive collects Spirit sections originally published between January 6, 1946 and June 30, 1946, following Will Eisner's honorable discharge from the U.S. Army.
On sale Feb 1 • 216 pg, FC, $49.95 US • Relist
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 13 TP
Written by Richard & Wendy Pini
Art by Wendy Pini and John Byrne Cover by Wendy Pini
Reprinting stories from ELFQUEST (second series) #4-7, #9, #11-13 and #15-18! A single desperate hope for Cutter's family lies within the folds of wrapstuff, magical Preserver webbing that allows elves to slumber for centuries without harm. But the Wolfriders are tied to the future, and in strange dreams, do they foresee their doom?
On sale February 8 • 7.5" x 5.5" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US
CMX titles
THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Mitsuba Takanashi
CMX. School life is a drag, and home life is no better - sometimes it seems like the Devil really does exist! Long hours of basketball practice will finally be put to the test as Takeru's team plays their first game, and Kayano meets an old crush...and her new grandmother!
On sale February 15 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 6
Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike
CMX. When the British Crown goes on exhibit in Germany, the Major knows Eroica is bound to follow. NATO, the CIA and even the KGB conspire to lure the world's most elegant art thief away from the world's most irresistible jewels. Will Eroica take the bait?
On sale February 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
GALS! VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Mihona Fujii
CMX. The best-selling manga that inspired the hit anime Super-Gals!, now available on DVD. Fearless Kotobuki Ran strolls through the streets of trendy Shibuya with her Gal Pals on a quest for designer goods...at the same time dispensing her own brand of street justice.
Miraculously, Ran-chan has made it to her second year of high school and is idolized by most of the freshman class. But there's one girl who doesn't idolize Ran...in fact, she hates her! And you can bet this misguided freshman is going to make life difficult for Ran and her pals!
On sale February 22 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
TENJHO TENGE VOL. 6
Written and illustrated by Oh! great
CMX. This controversial hit is the basis for an exciting anime series now available in the U.S. on DVD! In a school dominated by ruthless martial arts teams, one rogue club must fight the odds to stay alive.
Get ready for a battle for the ages: Shin vs. Mitsuomi! Todo High has become a fist-flying, ki-zapping battleground. The rivalry between the Juken martial arts club and the iron-fisted Executive Committee heats up. Both are willing to risk their lives, but who will lose them? Retailers please note: This title has been edited for U.S. publication.
On sale February 15 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
MUSASHI #9 VOL. 6
Written and illustrated by Miyuki Takahashi
CMX. Nine has won countless battles across the globe - yet, her heart may be the enemy she cannot defeat! She's fallen for the one person who could compromise the entire Ultimate Blue mission to capture a vindictive bomber - Shingo, the boy she's sworn to protect.
On sale February 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
TESTAROTHO VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Kei Sanbe
CMX. Testarotho races towards its exciting conclusion! Trapped behind enemy lines, Leonedus and Capria find solace where they least expect it - with the very Materia rebels they came to exterminate.
On sale February 1 • 5" x 7.375" • 194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS
TOWER OF THE FUTURE VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Saki Hiwatari
CMX. From the legendary creator of the acclaimed Please Save My Earth! When harsh reality comes crashing down on Takeru, his fantasy world will help him put the pieces back together.
Still shocked by his mother's deathbed revelation, Takeru puts aside his anger and shame to grant her final wish. He agrees to allow Hyoju, the once-secret daughter of his father's first relationship, to come live with them. But only-child Takeru has a lot to learn when it comes to making room for the newest member of his family.
On sale February 1 • 5" x 7.375" • 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
THE YOUNG MAGICIAN VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Yuri Narushima
CMX. This dark, gothic tale continues as mystical forces battle for dominance on Earth - and one teenaged boy could decide the fate of the planet!
When Ibuki and Carno finally meet, they're still missing pieces of the puzzle - like secrets they don't know they share, and the epic battle that awaits them. Ibuki knows he has powers, but has yet to realize how dangerous they are. Unfortunately for him, the Holy Knights are easily threatened and direct Carno to kill that which they cannot control. But, what are Ibuki's special powers, and are the Holy Knights justified to fear him?
On sale February 22 • 5" x 7.375" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US MATURE READERS
CHIKYU MISAKI VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Iwahara Yuji
CMX. This final volume brings the enchanting, modern fairy tale and critically acclaimed series to a close. A shadowy figure combs the lake looking for Neo - a young boy who is secretly the shape-shifting Hohopo, a mythological lake creature. Misaki still protects him, but she's begun to reveal her past to Tokuko... learning her new friend's secrets in return. The pieces of the Hohoro mystery are coming together, and everyone converges on the lake to discover its treasures!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 8 • 5" x 7.375"
212 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 7
Written and illustrated by Sakura Tsukuba
CMX. A high school girl who has the power to see glimpses of the future meets a boy who can see the past. Now they must learn how to live in a world of people "blindfolded" to everything but the present. Kanade makes the momentous decision to trust her best friend, Eri, with her secret.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 15 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES
MONSTER COLLECTION: THE GIRL WHO CAN DEAL WITH MAGICAL MONSTERS VOL. 5
Art by Sei Itoh
Original concept by Hitoshi Yasuda /Group SNE
CMX. Kasche Arbadel is the most gifted yet reckless Summoner in her school. When an artifact of immense power is stolen, it's trial-by-fire when Kasche is sent in pursuit! With Kasche and friends outnumbered, their only hope might lie in unleashing the most dangerous creature ever summoned!
Advance-solicited; on sale March 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 168 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS
PIECES OF A SPIRAL VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Kaimu Tachibana
CMX. Three young people use powers inherited from a previous life to battle demons that threaten this world.
Sakuya and Wakyo have escaped the magic realm, but Sakuya still doesn't know what has become of his fellow disciple. Can Sakuya find Wakyo using the spiritual resonance that binds them together? And can he wrest Wakyo from the grasp of Bishu's now-demented mother Takako? In the third volume of this gripping reincarnation saga, the complex web of relationships that bind Takako, Garai, and Bishu across blood, space, and time continues
to unfold and come into focus.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 5" x 7.375"
208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
SWAN VOL. 6
Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi
CMX. The trials and triumphs of hopeful prima ballerina Hijiri Masumi continue in the CMX version of this beloved international hit!
When the naturally talented Kyogoku Sayoko injured her ankle, the chance of a lifetime fell into Masumi's lap. She's now faced with the challenge of representing Japan in a competition in Russia, far from home. Masumi is up against two of the finest Russian dance prodigies, but the tremendous stress and fear cause her to lose her hearing. Can Masumi dance the finest performance of her life without music to inspire her?
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES
Wildstorm titles
THE AMERICAN WAY #1
Written by John Ridley
Art and cover by Georges Jeanty
& Karl Story
Critically acclaimed novelist and screenwriter John Ridley (THE Authority: Human on the Inside, Three Kings) and artist Georges Jeanty (Majestic) offer a unique vision of U.S. history in THE AMERICAN WAY, a thrilling 8-issue miniseries!
The 1960s were a decade of incredible change for America. It was a time of innocence. It was a time of optimism. It was a time of heroes.
In the early '40s, the United States government hatched a plan to create the Civil Defense Corps: a group of "super-heroes" who could fight alien invasions, evil super-powered beings, and communism, all in front of an adoring public, courtesy of television. But that dream was far from reality by the '60s, as new C.D.C. Marketing Director Wesley Catham is about to discover. How far will America go to protect its dream of a better tomorrow?
On sale February 22 • 1 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy
THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION BOOK TWO TP
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend
Cover by Nguyen
Collecting the final six issues of this amazing Authority tale!
After the debacle in the nation's capital that led to the total destruction of Washington, DC, the Authority relinquished control of the United States and all but vanished. How long can tyranny stand, before heroes will rise up?
Advance-solicited; on sale March 8 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
CITY OF TOMORROW TP
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Chaykin
Collecting the futuristic 6-issue miniseries written and illustrated by Howard Chaykin! When Eli Foyle's utopian city of Columbia - built with super-advanced nanotechnology and run by an army of robot supermen - becomes a robotic police state, prodigal son Tucker Foyle returns to put his house in order...as loudly and violently as possible!
On sale Feb 1 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US
EX MACHINA #19
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister
Cover by Harris
The penultimate chapter of the 4-part "March to War,"
the most controversial story of the year! As the United States prepares to invade Iraq, a separate war is waged on the streets of New York City. Mayor Mitchell Hundred struggles to end the bloodshed, but can a former four-color hero's imagination stop
a real-world catastrophe?
On sale February 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
CAPTAIN ATOM: ARMAGEDDON #5
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope
Cover by J.G. Jones
Captain Atom finally comes face-to-face with the Authority - and discovers, to his horror, how hands-on the WildStorm Universe "heroes" really are! And Majestic and the Wildcats learn that Nikola could be the key to what's happening - including the ticking bomb that is Captain Atom!
On sale Feb 8 • 5 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DANGER GIRL: BACK IN BLACK #4
Written by Andy Hartnell
Art and cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis
It's the action-packed finale to the latest Danger Girl adventure! Can the Danger Girls unlock a Native American relic's dark secret before it's too late? This is the issue you've been waiting for, with a surprise ending you can't afford to miss!
On sale Feb 15 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MAJESTIC #14
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art and cover by Neil Googe
Majestic clings to life after last issue's shocking revelations. Javen still intends to turn on the Planet Shaper Engines and ruin Earth forever! But who can provide the pure Kheran genes he needs for the template? Meanwhile, Majestic gets a little help from a friend - and possibly an enemy!
On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE MAXX BOOK SIX TP
Written by Sam Kieth
Art and cover by Kieth
The final volume of Sam Kieth's eclectic masterpiece collects a series of innovative stories known as "Friends of Maxx." These tales mark a turning point for Kieth's artistic evolution as a storyteller, paving the way for later groundbreaking titles such as ZERO GIRL and FOUR WOMEN.
On sale Feb 22 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
PLANETARY #25
Written by Warren Ellis
Art and cover by John Cassaday
The final act begins! Elijah Snow draws together elements from nearly everything he's investigated since rejoining the team, to lay a trap for the two remaining members of the Four. But the Four had fully fifty years to prepare their defenses. Fifty years since their rocket entered the space between universes, and they were changed...but how?
On sale February 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEAM ZERO #3
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Doug Mahnke & Sandra Hope
Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards
The mission begins as the team is parachuted into Peenemunde - and things go tragically wrong! Spread out over several miles of hostile German territory, the team fights to regroup - but can they still reach their destination ahead of the Soviets?
On sale February 1 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WILDCATS: NEMESIS #6
Written by Robbie Morrison
Art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues and Matt "Batt" Banning
Cover by Caldwell & Banning
Raven and his Bladesman show their hand as their assault on Earth begins! Can Nemesis and Zealot set aside their millennia-long grudge long enough to join forces? And Nemesis visits Victorian England to help the world's greatest detective halt a string of serial killings...
On sale February 8 • 6 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THUNDERBOLT JAXON #1
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art by John Higgins
Cover by Gibbons
From the bizarre British vault that brought you Albion comes THUNDERBOLT JAXON, a 5-issue miniseries written by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR) with art by John Higgins (PRIDE & JOY, HELLBLAZER, WATCHMEN colorist)!
Jack, Billy and Saf are three ordinary, adventurous kids who make a startling discovery: a mystical Norse relic from the fourth century. All is well as they take their newly found treasure home, ever so pleased with themselves, with not a clue as to the remarkable events they will soon ignite - including the rebirth of legendary British hero Thunderbolt Jaxon!
On sale February 1 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Vertigo titles
KID ETERNITY TP
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Duncan Fegredo
Comics visionary Grant Morrison re-imagines Kid Eternity in this 144-page trade paperback collecting the 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries from 1991. Aspiring stand-up comedian Jerry Sullivan joins Kid Eternity on a quest to free his Keeper from Hell, only to find himself swept up in a much larger struggle between the Lords of Order and Chaos.
On sale February 8 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE EXTERMINATORS #2
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Tony Moore
Cover by Philip Bond
The creepy new series by writer Simon Oliver, Eisner Award-winning artist Tony Moore (The Walking Dead) and cover artist Philip Bond (VIMANARAMA) continues with "Bug Brothers," Part 2 of 5. You'd think industrial-strength insecticide would be unfit for human consumption, but AJ apparently never got the memo - as Henry learns when he makes a stomach-turning discovery and Saloth deduces that the Draxx poison does more than kill bugs.
On sale February 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
100 BULLETS #69
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
With the last remaining houses of The Trust looking for protection from the Minutemen, Augustus Medici hopes to seize this opportunity to establish himself as the lone head of the secret organization. But having made deals with numerous devils, will Medici's reign be a short-lived one?
On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS
DMZ #4
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Wood & Ricardo Burchielli
Cover by Wood
Left to his own devices in war-torn Manhattan, Matty stumbles into Central Park, where he comes face to face with a crew of armed and dangerous environmentalists. Are these the mysterious "Ghosts" who protect the once beautiful park, or is Matty at the mercy of a gang of psychotic tree-huggers?
On sale Feb 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES #46
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Jim Fern & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by James Jean
Part 1 of the 2-part story "The Ballad of Rodney and June," featuring guest art by Jim Fern (GREEN LANTERN) & Jimmy Palmiotti (JSA CLASSIFIED). The Adversary's forces have finished conquering the European-based Fable worlds and have now invaded the Arabian Fable worlds. In a remote outpost deep within the Arabian lands, one small group of goblin conscripts and a few of the Empire's elite wooden soldiers struggle to hold off one Arab attack after another. But this isn't a war story. It's a love story. When two wooden offspring of the Sacred Grove suddenly discover they've got feelings for each other, how do they go about expressing it?
On sale February 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS
HELLBLAZER #217
Written by Denise Mina
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Greg Lauren
Part 2 of the 7-part story "Empathy is the Enemy," written by award-winning novelist Denise Mina (Garnethill, Deception, Field of Blood). Constantine discovers he's cursed with empathy for his fellow man, as the multi-layered tale races forward. Headed toward Scotland with his newfound mate Cole, Constantine senses that he's on a Sunday drive taking him to his own doom. A carload of demons disguised as street toughs could make John's trip even quicker.
On sale February 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS
LOVELESS #5
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin
Concluding the first LOVELESS story arc, "A Kin of Homecoming." It didn't take long for Wes and Ruth Cutter to make their mark in Blackwater, and even the government is running scared of the outlaws. However, when the local officials make Wes an offer even he can't refuse, will this bad boy gone worse finally be tamed? The battle may be over, but the war's just beginning...
On sale February 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
LUCIFER #71
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly
Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
Part 1 of the 2-part "Evensong." The war is over, and a new order is rising from the ashes. His own fate now decided, Lucifer Morningstar begins to settle his affairs - only to discover that he still has one deadly enemy unaccounted-for.
On sale Feb 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS
TESTAMENT #3
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art and cover by Liam Sharp
Dr. Green's troops abduct the catatonic protesters - including Jake's former love Miriam - for "reprogramming." Jake recklessly chases them
on a motorcycle, only to plunge violently off a cliff. Still, the gods won't let his story end. They have plans for him - and his pupil Dinah, who may be linked to a long line of powerful "virgins."
On sale Feb 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
SWAMP THING #24
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Enrique Breccia
Cover by Eric Powell
The horrifying 4-part "Bleeding Raconteur" story arc comes to its dramatic conclusion! With Swamp Thing in her grotesque clutches, Hagar hopes to finally destroy the protector of the Bayou once and for all. But the Stories have their own vendetta against both creatures, and see an opportunity to make their final move.
On sale February 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
SWAMP THING VOL. 3: HEALING THE BREACH TP
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Enrique Breccia, Ronald Wimberly and Richard Corben
Cover by Breccia
A new collection featuring issues #15-20 of the ongoing series. With the consciousness of Alec Holland still separated from its former host and scattered across the world, the Swamp Thing must face a new threat to the Green which is manifesting itself inside a growing dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.
On sale Feb 15 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS
Y: THE LAST MAN #42
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
This special stand-alone issue explores the past, present and future of Ampersand, the long-lost pet of the last man on earth. How did this male monkey end up with Yorick Brown, and where has the animal been since he was kidnapped by a mysterious Japanese assassin? Questions, answers - and of course, monkeys - abound!
On sale February 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
WAR STORIES VOL. 2 TP
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Cam Kennedy, David Lloyd, Carlos Ezquerra and Gary Erskine
Design cover
Reprinting the second quartet of WAR STORY one-shots from acclaimed writer Garth Ennis. This collection showcases tales of a world at war from the North African desert, the skies over Germany, the battlefields of Spain and the waters of the North Atlantic, with a new afterword by Ennis.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 1 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
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