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Pop Culture Roundup Aug. 21, 2006

The daughter of "Batman" TV show producer William Dozier is suing for profits from the 1960 series, the Associated Press reports. More Batman.

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Via Boing Boing: A 1955 Business Week article on the opening of Disneyland. More Disneyland.

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Dial B for Blog explores Silver Age Krypton. Plus a cool post I missed last week: Top 10 Products advertised in comics.

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Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley has a solo album coming out. I loved Kiss when I was 10. I went back and listened to some of the records a while back and I was appalled/amused by the blatantly sexual/sexist lyrics. Man, all that stuff shot way over my head. I liked the makeup, though. And the boots. Those were some cool boots. Not practical, really. But cool.

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Speaking of sexual subtext (or, just "text" actually...) that went right over the heads of its audience at the time, Mike Sterling reviews Wonder Woman #127, published in 1962.

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An animated Fantastic Four series debuts next month on the Cartoon Network. More Fantastic Four.

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Neato Coolville checks out some cool '50s Superman cereal box swag. More Superman.

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Today in sharity: Neil Hefti in Gotham City.

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A British TV channel is censoring "Tom and Jerry" cartoons that depict characters smoking. Apparently, they haven't heard the 'toons are somewhat voilent as well.

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Tom Ravescroft, son of legendary disk jockey John Peel, now has his own radio show.

DC Comics November 2006 Solicitations

Previous DC Comics Solicitations:
August 2006
September 2006
October 2006



BATMAN/THE SPIRIT
Written by Jeph Loeb & Darwyn Cooke
Art by Cooke & J. Bone
Cover by Cooke
Will Eisner’s legendary hero The Spirit returns for a monumental meeting with the Dark Knight in this special one-shot event written by comics luminaries Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/ BATMAN) & Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER) with art by Cooke & J. Bone!
When the American Criminologist Association holds its annual convention, its members are unaware that America’s criminals are holding a gathering of their own. And when Batman’s rogue gallery joins forces with the Spirit’s colorful criminals, things can only get worse!
With dozens of villains on the loose and the nation’s security at stake, two very different crimefighters must come together to save the day. Guest-starring just about everyone from the supporting casts of both comic-book icons — including Robin, Catwoman, the Joker, Ebony, P’Gell, Commissioner Dolan and more — this is an historic comics event you won’t want to miss!
On sale November 29 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US Edited by Mark Chiarello

BATMAN #659
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Andy Kubert
Writer Grant Morrison continues his acclaimed run on BATMAN with fan-favorite artist Andy Kubert! After the shocking events of BATMAN #655, in which the Joker was shot point-blank in the face, the Clown Prince of Crime makes his triumphant return to Gotham to wreak havoc on the city and take his revenge on Batman! And as citizens of Gotham City will soon discover, the Joker’s reappearance is no laughing matter.
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #825
Written by Royal McGraw
Art by Marcos Marz & Luciana del Negro
Cover by Simone Bianchi
The enigmatic Doctor Phosphorous is back in a story by rising stars Royal McGraw, Marcos Marz and Luciana del Negro! Alex Sartorius was believed to be dead, but rumors of his death have been greatly exaggerated! Now more powerful than ever, Doctor Phosphorous seeks to enact revenge on crime boss Rupert Thorne and only one man can stop his reign of terror: The Batman.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN THE BOY WONDER #5
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Variant cover by Miller
The Batman puts Dick Grayson to the ultimate test, and the orphaned aerialist must make a difficult choice before becoming Robin, the Boy Wonder!
Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Jim Lee & Scott Williams; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Frank Miller, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
Resolicited; on sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #4
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Wagner
Matt Wagner continues his exhilarating re-imagination of one of Batman’s earliest Golden Age adventures! Howling creatures of the night, gothic hideouts and sinister death traps — these are the machinations of Gotham’s latest scourge: the Mad Monk! A young Dark Knight Detective will soon discover that some horrors defy scientific analysis and methodological investigation!
On sale November 8 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

NIGHTWING #126
Written by Marv Wolfman Cover by David Michael Beck
Art by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
The new adventures of Nightwing by Marv Wolfman, Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund continue! Nightwing finds himself in the uncomfortable position of trying to save the Raptor from the Police and the mysterious people who are trying to kill him. Plus, Dick Grayson is still having trouble finding a job!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #212
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Steve Scott & Nathan Massengill
Cover by Cliff Chiang
An offbeat, stand-alone Batman tale by Adam Beechen (ROBIN) and Steve Scott (SHADOWPACT)! Where can a young man take a hot date that isn’t clichéd? How about a crime scene on the rooftops of Gotham, to witness a Batman sighting?
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CATWOMAN #61
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Adam Hughes
Time for Catwoman to start worrying about the bomb!
A madman with a head full of film trivia has his finger on the button of an improvised nuke! Catwoman’s the only one who can stop the Film Freak before he turns Gotham City into an apocalyptic soundstage!
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROBIN #156
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Freddie E. Williams II
Cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
On a Gotham rooftop in the dead of night, a life hangs in the balance for Robin to save...and not all the punches, kicks or utility belt weapons in the world can help him.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

HUNTRESS: DARK KNIGHT DAUGHTER TP
Written by Paul Levitz
Cover by Brian Bolland
Art by Joe Staton, Steve Mitchell, Bob Layton, Bruce Patterson and others
The first solo appearance and a run of backup adventures of the Huntress — the daughter of Earth-Two Batman and Catwoman — are finally collected in this special volume featuring a stunning cover by Brian Bolland! This volume includes stories from DC SUPER STARS #17, BATMAN FAMILY #18-20, and WONDER WOMAN #271-287, #289-290 and #294-295.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 27 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US

BATMAN/HUNTRESS: CRY FOR BLOOD TP
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Rick Burchett & Terry Beatty
Reoffered to coincide with HUNTRESS: DARK KNIGHT DAUGHTER, this volume collects the 6-issue miniseries written by Greg Rucka. When a mafia capo is discovered murdered by a crossbow, the Huntress’s weapon of choice, she must evade Batman and , with the aid of the mysterious Question, prove her innocence and determine who is trying to frame her.
On sale November 1 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • Relist

ACTION COMICS #845
Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner
Art and cover by Adam Kubert
The destined-to-be-classic tale of the Last Son of Krypton by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Adam Kubert continues! The explosive return of Bizarro threatens the future of Krypton's last son as Clark Kent and Lois Lane make one of the most heartbreaking decision of their lives. Plus, what does Lex Luthor have to do with all of this?
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN #658
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco
& Jesus Merino
In a horrific future where heroes, villains and lunatics are fighting to the death for what’s left of the world, Superman finally returns! But can even he save the planet? And which threat from this future is coming back to haunt the past?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #31
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Lex Luthor enlists Batman to raid Superman’s Fortress of Solitude in the hope of stopping the alien madness that has gripped all the outworlder heroes, but he must evade a Titan and get help from an unlikely Justice Leaguer!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #12
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
Cover by Amanda Conner
It’s Supergirl vs. the League of Assassins and Batgirl! Cassandra Cain has something that creates a weakness in Kara — but what is it? Plus, more on Supergirl’s new — and deadly — boyfriend!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #1
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art and cover by Tim Sale
Don’t miss this first 6-part story arc in a brand-new ongoing Superman series, brought to you by the award-winning writer Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier) and artist Tim Sale (Superman: For All Seasons, Batman: Dark Victory)! Superman Confidential tells stories from key moments in the history of Superman. First up: the secrets of Kryptonite! Witness Superman's first encounter with the radioactive chunks of his home planet and learn how it changed his life.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Mark Chiarello

SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW Vol. 2 TP
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Don't miss this gorgeously illustrated softcover volume collecting SUPERMAN #210-215! Superman faces the mystery of how millions of people seemingly vanished without a trace — including the love of his life, Lois Lane — only to find that he may be responsible!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW Vol. 1 TP
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Reoffered to coinide with SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2! This volume collects the first half of the classic tale by Brian Azzarello and Jim Lee, originally presented in SUPERMAN #204-209! A cataclysmic event has struck the Earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected — not even Superman!
On sale November 1 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist

SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD Vol. 2 TP
Written by Jerry Siegel, John Byrne, Greg Rucka and others
Art by Curt Swan, Frank Miller, Matthew Clarke and others
Cover by Alex Ross
A second collection of Superman’s greatest adventures, reprinting several classic tales of Superman's battles between Luthor, Brainiac, Mr. Mxyztplk, and more! Features stories from SUPERMAN (first series) #130, #132, #141, #167, #233, #400, SUPERMAN (second series) #2, and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #500, #638.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 13 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD Vol. 1 TP
Written by Jerry Siegel, John Byrne, Elliott S. Maggin and others
Art by Curt Swan, Byrne, Mike Mignola, Lee Bermejo and others
Cover by Alex Ross
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD VOL. 2! This classic volume collects Superman's origin (SUPERMAN #1) as well as stories from SUPERMAN #65, #156, #247, #400, MAN OF STEEL #1, SUPERMAN (second series) #18) and ACTION COMICS #775!
On sale November 1 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist

52: WEEKS 26-30
Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid
Breakdowns by Keith Giffen
Art by various
Backup features by Waid and various
Covers by J.G. Jones
The story of the year continues in four more chapters of America's only weekly super-hero adventure!
WEEK 26: “How altruistic can you be when you’re funded by LexCorp?” Plus, The Origin of Hawkman by Waid and Joe Bennett.
WEEK 27: “It’s Jean Loring. Sue’s murderer.” Plus, The Origin of Power Girl by Waid and Adam Hughes.
WEEK 28: “Maybe our time here is over. Red Tornado’s gone walkabout.” Plus, The Origin of Catman by Waid and Dale Eaglesham.
WEEK 29: “Th-th-they’re going to kill me. S-S-Supergirl’s going to kill me.”
“That's — the BLACK MARVEL FAMILY?” Plus, The Origin of The Joker by Waid and Brian Bolland.
WEEK 30: Get ready for the story you never expected! "Batman...No More” — a full length 22-page adventure featuring Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd and...Batwoman?!?
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes.
Week 26 on sale November 1 • Week 27 on sale November 8
Week 28 on sale November 15 • Week 29 on sale November 22
Week 30 on sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


THE ALL-NEW ATOM #5
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Eddy Barrows & Trevor Scott
Cover by Ladrönn
The Atom is forced to leave Ivy Town unprotected to strike at the sub-atomic Waiting homeworld…only to be stopped by the vicious and villainous Dwarfstar! Worst of all, Dwarfstar reveals that both of them are wearing belts that are ticking time bombs...
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #47
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Phil Winslade & Butch Guice
Cover by Guice
While King Shark and young Arthur Curry are comrades-in-arms today, there was once an Aquaman whom that snaggle-toothed warrior found himself at odds with! The saga continues, with guest appearances from Mera and Vulko!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #100
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
and Paulo Sequiera & Robin Riggs
Cover by Jerry Ordway
It’s time to bring in new blood! Who will be asked to join Oracle in her all-new Birds Of Prey? Who will refuse, and who will fly the coop for good? Plus, a backup story following Black Canary and her new role in the DCU!
On sale November 15 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

THE BLUE BEETLE #9
Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers
Art and cover by Duncan Rouleau
The Beetle’s back in El Paso, and his best friends are rolling out the welcome mat! Sort of.
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BLUE BEETLE: SHELLSHOCKED TP
Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers
Art by Cully Hamner, Duncan Rouleau, Cynthia Martin and Phil Moy
Cover by Duncan Rouleau
Collecting THE BLUE BEETLE #1-6! Tearing its way through the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE and INFINITE CRISIS, the mystical Blue Beetle scarab has chosen its new guardian: teenager Jaime Reyes! But supernatural powers can be a blessing or a curse, and when it comes to the powers of the Scarab, you don’t get one without the other.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 27 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US

CHECKMATE #8
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Jesus Saiz
Checkmate clashes with a rival agency on American soil!
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE CREEPER #4
Written by Steve Niles
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano
Batman guest stars as the Creeper investigates an abandoned, Alcatraz-like prison called the Gotham Tombs. Plus, if Ryder misses an episode of “You Are Wrong,” will Vera take Jack’s job? Get ready for a serious dose of Creeper-style monsters and mayhem!
On sale November 1 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #6
Written by Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo
Art and cover by Ken Lashley
“Lightning in a Bottle” concludes with a duel to the death on Keystone Bridge!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #31
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
The penultimate chapter of “In My Father's House!” The mystery villain’s plan is revealed — and it’s a plan that stretches throughout the DCU. But as Firestorm races against the clock to stop him, Firehawk holds a secret that may lead to nuclear armageddon!
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN #16
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Part 4 of “Wanted: Hal Jordan,” guest-starring Alan Scott, Green Arrow, Arsenal and more! A fugitive on the run for murder, Hal Jordan must find the man who holds the key to his innocence: John Stewart. But what happens if John’s cover is blown? And what bizarre alien presence has he discovered? Plus, more on the Guardians’ mysterious mission.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #6
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art and cover by Gibbons & Michael Bair
Hunting kidnappers in a strange city, Guy Gardner finds his greatest enemy is the city itself. On the planet Korugar, a Lantern faces hatred and rejection and, across the cosmos, another Lantern’s heart is broken.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


THE GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES VOL. 6 HC
Written by Gardner Fox & John Broome
Art and cover by Gil Kane & Syd Greene
The Silver Age adventures of one of DC’s greatest heroes continue in Volume 6 of THE GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES! Reprinting GREEN LANTERN #39-47 (1965-1966), this volume includes the classic Hal Jordan GL stories “The Secret Origin of the Guardians,” “The Other Side of the World” and “Green Lantern Lives Again!”
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US

GUY GARDNER: COLLATERAL DAMAGE #1
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Chaykin
On the fringes of the Rann-Thanagar War, G’Nort of the Green Lantern Corps must find an arbiter to broker a peace deal! What neutral part does he find? None other than Guy Gardner!
Wait…Guy? Peace? Neutral?
On sale November 29 • 1 of 2 • Prestige Format • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri

CONNOR HAWKE: DRAGON’S BLOOD #1
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Derec Donovan
> Don’t miss the first issue of an explosive new miniseries written by Chuck Dixon (ROBIN, NIGHTWING) with art by Derec Donovan (Jubilee)! An archery contest beckons Oliver Queen’s bow-bending son Connor Hawke to the far end of the globe. Accompanied by his old pal Eddie Fyers, Connor accepts the invitation. But a much darker game is afoot, and Connor’s life will never be the same!
On sale November 22 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Edited by Michael Wright

GREEN ARROW #68
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
It’s the end of Ollie’s training just before he returned to Star City — and at more than full strength! But at what cost — and with whom at his side?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ION #8
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten
Cover by Kalman Andraszofsky
Kyle visits a remote world of barbaric splendor, intending to make amends for the destruction they believe he caused. But Kyle finds himself confronted by drawn swords and a very angry princess! And the cosmic being who’s been watching from the wings makes his move!
On sale November 15 • 8 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

HAWKGIRL #58
Written by Walter Simonson
Art by Joe Bennett
Cover by Howard Chaykin
Hawkgirl may have reached the end of the line, when a refugee from the Rann-Thanagar War shows her the only way out of his makeshift cage/prison could be in a body bag!
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JLA CLASSIFIED #29
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Killian Plunkett & Tom Nguyen
Part 4 of the 6-part “Sacred Trust.” The JLA sinks deeper and deeper undercover…until their cover is blown wide open on the battlefield — leaving their mission against two warring armies of metahumans a failure!
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JSA CLASSIFIED #19
Written by Scott Beatty
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Cover by Morales
Part 1 of the 2-part “Skin Game,” written by Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE) with art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair (IDENTITY CRISIS)! The stolen body-part market is booming in the metahuman world, as a series of mysterious “thefts” involving the enhanced working “parts” of various metahumans draws the interest
of Dr. Mid-Nite himself!
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope
Cover by Michael Turner
Variant cover by J. G. Jones
Brad Meltzer and Ed Benes continue their best-selling saga of the “Tornado’s Path” as the true mastermind behind the latest threat to the League is finally revealed! And an old friend reappears. Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Michael Turner; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by J. G. Jones, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JONAH HEX #13
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Jordi Bernet
Part 1 of a horrifying 3-part tale never before told:the weird Western origin of Jonah Hex, illustrated by European comics legend Jordi Bernet!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARTIAN MANHUNTER #4
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art and cover by Al Barrionuevo & Bit
The Martian Manhunter and his new allies are under attack from all sides! It’s up to J’ohn to keep the peace between the humans he has sworn to protect and the last remnants of his long-lost Martian civilization.
On sale November 8 • 4 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE NEXT #5
Written by Tad Williams
Art and cover by Dietrich Smith & Walden Wong
A showdown between Superman and Sion! Metron warns that the entire Metaverse is threatened! Monikka Wong and her other-dimensional companions are caught between the Fist of the Iron Ring and the end of everything!
On sale November 1 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE OMEGA MEN #2
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art and cover by Henry Flint
Hot on the stardust trail of the oldest artifact in the universe, the Omega Men crash land on earth — dragging with them the battling Spider Guild, L.E.G.I.O.N., and a mysterious female alien. Only one thing stands in the way of a planet-wide cosmic doomsday: the heroes of Earth!
On sale November 15 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MYSTERY IN SPACE #3
Written by Jim Starlin
Art by Shane Davis & Matt “Batt” Banning
and Starlin & Al Milgrom
Cover by Davis & Banning
The mystery surrounding Captain Comet intensifies with interstellar urgency, and a hero must test the limits of his newfound power! Hardcore Station was supposed to be the shadowy corner of the galaxy where you go when you don’t want to be found — but Comet has unknown enemies around every corner! Plus, The Weird continues his odyssey!
On sale November 1 • 3 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

OMAC #5
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Renato Guedes
The return of Brother Eye! The young man trapped in the last OMAC is humanity’s last hope, but with Brother Eye up and running, the creation of more OMACs can’t be too far behind…
On sale November 1 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NEW TEEN TITANS: TERRA INCOGNITO TP
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art and cover by George Pérez & Romeo Tanghal
An amazing new volume collecting NEW TEEN TITANS #28-34 and NEW TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #2! Tara Markov is rescued from kidnappers by Changeling. Thus begins her quest to use her powers over earth and gravity for good, and join the team as Terra. Does this obnoxious young powerhouse have what it takes to be a team player?
Advance-solicited; on sale December 13 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US

NEW TEEN TITANS: WHO IS DONNA TROY TP
Written by Marv Wolfman and Phil Jimenez
Art by George Pérez, Jimenez, Dick Giordano and others
Cover by George Pérez & Jimenez
Reoffered to coincide with NEW TEEN TITANS: TERRA INCOGNITO, this volume focuses on one of the most popular Titans members ever! This book collects THE NEW TEEN TITANS #38, TALES OF THE NEW TEEN TITANS #50, THE NEW TITANS #50-55 and TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES 2003.
On sale November 1 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US • RELIST

OUTSIDERS #42
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Matthew Clark, Ron Randall & Art Thibert
Cover by Daniel Acuña
The team gets back on the grid just as Sivana takes an entire city right off it!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RUSH CITY #5
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Timothy Green II & Rick Magyar
Cover by Jock
Rush gets an offer he can’t refuse — or outrun! When a gangland massacre paints the streets red, Diego locks into a death race with the mob, the Feds and a mafia don who’s most likely insane!
On sale November 29 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SACHS AND VIOLENS TP
Written by Peter David
Art and cover by George Pérez
Juanita Jean Sachs is a model-turned-crusader. Ernie “Violens” Sachs is a war-scarred photographer with major anger management issues. Cross them at your own risk.
They are two people who battle some of the greatest evils of our society: Pornography. Murder. White Slavery. Religious fanaticism. And why do they do it? Because they get an erotic charge from risking their lives.
SACHS AND VIOLENS created a sensation when their miniseries first debuted in 1993. Now, for the first-time ever, the saga from New York Times best-selling author Peter David (AQUAMAN, Star Trek: Imzadi) and acclaimed artist George Pérez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, JLA/AVENGERS) is collected in a single volume, with a new cover by Pérez and an introduction from David!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 6
128 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS

SECRET SIX #6
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Karl Kerschl
The final issue! The Secret Six take on Vandal Savage in his mountain lair, and not all will live to tell the tale! You can’t miss this one!
On sale November 29 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SHADOWPACT #7
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Cory Walker
Dr. Gotham has ordered the destruction of the Shadowpact! Ragman and the Enchantress have been transformed into Hellhounds…and the new supervillain team known as the Congregation could outnumber even the JLA!
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #2
Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello
Art by Eric Battle & Prentis Rollins and Cliff Chiang
Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
Old habits die hard — even for a dead cop.
Detective Allen thinks the case is closed when a slumlord and his deranged murderer get what’s coming to them at the hands of his alter ego…the Spectre! But he’s in for big surprise when the cosmic authority over crime, guilt, and punishment mysteriously continues to haunt the wretched Gotham tenement.
Plus, more of Azzarello’s & Chiang’s Dr. Thirteen!
On sale November 8 • 2 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

TRIALS OF SHAZAM #4
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Howard Porter
Magic hits the Middle East as the trials continue for young Freddy Freeman. Freddie’s still striving to earn back the full power of Shazam, while the Counsel of Merlin’s own candidate for the power, Sabina, sabotages Freddy at every turn!
On sale November 22 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #24
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray
Cover by Kitson
The team struggles against a Legion of Super-Powered Villains that may be connected to the mysteries surrounding Supergirl. Plus, the return of a Legionnaire you never thought you'd see again. And just who is Tarik the Mute?
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SHOWCASE PRESENTS SHAZAM VOL. 1 TP
Written by Dennis O’Neill, E. Nelson Bridwell and Elliott Maggin
Art by C.C. Beck, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dave Cockrum, Dick Giordano and others
Cover by Bob Oksner
This edition collects all of the new stories from SHAZAM! #1-35 (1973-1978)! The Big Red Cheese is joined by the members of the Marvel Family including Mary Marvel and Capt. Marvel Junior, as they battle the menaces of Black Adam, Dr. Sivana and the Monster Society of Evil!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 6 • 560 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #5
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Jusin Gray
Art and cover by Daniel Acuña
The covert agency SHADE unleashes a new metahuman threat that leaves the Freedom Fighters powerless! Can Uncle Sam save his team from certain doom?
On sale November 22 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE WARLORD #10
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Phil Winslade
The Warlord encounters a diabolical temptress who is not at all what she seems! Don’t miss this tale of sword-and-sorcery mysticism!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue

TEEN TITANS #41
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Tony Daniel & Kevin Conrad
Cover by Daniel
The explosive “Titans Around the World” story concludes with the team finding Raven! Will she bring back a Titans who died?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BATMAN STRIKES! #27
Written by Scott Beatty
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Dave McCaig
When is a Catwoman not a thief? When she’s been hired by a bank to test their security, that’s when. But when Bruce Wayne finds out about the bank’s shady dealings, only Batman save Catwoman from a trap that even she can’t escape!
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #27
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Carlo Barberi & Bob Petrecca
Cover by Ty Templeton
The Parasite is on a rampage in Metropolis! With Superman out of town on Justice League business, can Black Lightning, Steel and the rest of the Leaguers hold their own?
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

TEEN TITANS GO! #37
Written by J. Torres
Art by Sean Galloway
Cover by Todd Nauck
It’s another holiday with the Teen Titans! As if having to take on the mischevious magician Mumbo wasn’t enough, things get really crazy when Starfire’s pet Silkie gets a hold of Mumbo’s magic hat!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


WILL EISNER’S THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Vol. 20 HC
Written by Will Eisner
Art and cover by Eisner
Will Eisner’s masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in WILL EISNER’S THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 20, collecting the Spirit Sections from January 1 to July 2, 1950 and featuring such classic stories as “Sand Saref,” “Sammy and Delilah” and “The Good Old Days.”
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 196 pg, FC, $49.99 US

KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG #3
Written by Jesse Leon McCann
Art by Min S. Ku & Jeff Albrecht
Cover by Scott Jeralds
A harvest moon foretells trouble for Krypto and Streaky!
On sale November 15 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #7
Written by Man of Action, Alain Matz and Tom Warburton
Art by Dario Brizuela, Kim Arndt, John Delaney, Robert Smith and Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Clay Croker
Ben learns that heroes aren’t always big bruisers who punch things. Meanwhile, Coop and Jaime have to defend the earth from a ravenous alien experiment gone bad!
On sale November 8
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #27
Written by Scott Cunningham, Robbie Busch and Jim Alexander
Art by by Gary Fields, Christopher Cook, Matt Jenkins and others
Cover by Robert Pope & Mike DeCarlo
Look out, Endsville! Aliens are coming, and Grim, Billy and Mandy are your only chance of survival!
On sale November 22
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

LOONEY TUNES #144
Written by Sholly Fisch, Earl Kress, and Robbie Busch
Art by Neal Sternecky, Omar Aranda, Scott McRae and Alberto Saichann
Cover by Scott Gross
A special all-Daffy and Porky issue! See them team up to outwit Yosemite Sam, then follow them on their own separate adventures.
On sale November 1
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

SCOOBY-DOO #114
Written by Robbie Busch, Frank Strom and Jymn Magon
Art by Robert Pope, Scott Jeralds, Vince DePorter and others
Cover by Pope & Scott McRae
Mystery, Inc. faces turmoil at Thanksgiving when they come face-to-face with The Turkey Terror at Two-thousand Feet! Plus, zombie-cowboys invade a mid-western mall, and a Japanese restaurant is haunted by a spooky Samurai. Zoinks!
On sale November 15
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

MAD #472
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
More fun-filled hilarity and knee-slapping humor as only MAD can deliver!
On sale November 1 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US

MAD KIDS #5
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
The 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 November 8 • 64 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US

EMMA Vol. 2
Written and illustrated by Kaoru Mori
CMX. London’s elite society places great importance on class differences, but William Jones does not. He regards Emma as a beautiful, charming young woman, not merely a servant. After their first real date, things seem to be going in a positive direction for them. But the leisurely pace of the growing relationship between Emma and William ends when tragedy strikes at home, forcing Emma to leave the house she shared with Mrs. Stownar. Meanwhile, when the rest of William’s brothers and sisters show up, they discover their brother’s budding relationship and try to bring it to a screeching halt.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 13
5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+

MOON CHILD Vol. 5
Written and illustrated by Reiko Shimizu
CMX. Jimmy can save the Earth by quickly maturing into his female form and loving a mer-man. But his brother Teruto made other plans. With a witch’s help, he possessed the rich and powerful Gil Owen. Now his new pawn is wreaking havoc in New York. Will Teruto hasen the destruction foretold in the mer-people’s prophecies?
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20
5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

TENJHO TENGE Vol. 11
Written and illustrated by Oh! great
CMX. The battle between Soichiro and Mazata on sacred Enmi ground reaches its stunning conclusion! Though Mazata has jettisoned his mechanical arms, he still possesses the even deadlier Dragon Claws. But when the Black Dragon within Soichiro comes out to play, things get ugly!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20
5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+

OYAYUBIHIME INFINITY Vol. 3
Written and illustrated by Toru Fujieda
CMX. Things just keep getting more and more confusing for the kids with the butterfly-shaped birthmarks on their thumbs. After Kanoko and Mike touched their thumbs together, Kanoko was left reeling from the past life vision that was revealed to her. Is she really the reincarnation of the tragic Agemaki? And if so, who is her destined lover? It might be Tsuchiya, but he’s convinced that he and Maya are fated to be together. Newcomer Arata is convinced that it is his path that is joined to Kanoko’s. None of this sits well with Tsubame, who started all of this reincarnation talk in the first place and won’t give up Kanoko without a fight!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 27
5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

PIECES OF A SPIRAL Vol. 6
Written and illustrated by Kaimu Tachibana
CMX. The tangled web of the past must be sorted out before the unfinished battles of the last world overwhelm the present? Mayuko was reincarnated in this world to keep her promise to Bishu. She seems to be a valuable new ally for Bishu’s heirs, Sakuya and Wakyo. But can this sorceress’s real intentions be divined?
Advance-solicited; on sale December 6
5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

SEIMADEN Vol. 7
Written and illustrated by You Higuri
CMX. When the demons step up their attacks, a desperate Roddrick enters a pact with Zadei to destroy the invaders, which his co-conspirator does with his typical zeal. Down in the underworld, Karon — ruler of the demons — tends to Hilda, whose near-fatal wounds he has miraculously healed. But Hilda is only a stepping-stone for the Lord of Hades, who is on his way to conquering Laures!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 27
5" x 7.375" • 180 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

RED MENACE #1
Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DiMeo & Adam Brody
Art by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey
Cover by Jerry Ordway
Variant cover by Darwyn Cooke
Writers Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo (THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE) and comics-newcomer Adam Brody (star of The O.C.) — with art by fan-favorite Jerry Ordway (TOP 10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT, JSA) & inker Al Vey — present what's sure to be the most talked-about miniseries of the fall. RED MENACE is a story of heroes and the corrupt leaders they must take a stand against!
Los Angeles, 1953: Home to bent cops, smooth criminals, and curvaceous starlets; where the glamour and wealth of Hollywood and Beverly Hills collide with the crime and grit of Chinatown. Amidst this startling contrast, American ideals are under siege by Joseph McCarthy and the H.U.A.C. trials, rooting out communist threats where ever they may lie — even in the ranks of the super heroic! Can there be any doubt about the loyalties of L.A.’s greatest and most patriotic hero, the Eagle? America is about to find out the hard way!
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Darwyn Cooke, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 22 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott Peterson

STORMWATCH: PHD #1
Written by Christos N. Gage
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke
Variant covers by Trevor Hairsine
The excitement of WorldStorm continues as Christos Gage (DEADSHOT,
TVs Numb3rs) and Doug Mahnke (JLA, TEAM ZERO) bring an incredible new vision to this WildStorm Universe cornerstone!
Originally a U.N. crisis intervention force with a global reach, StormWatch suffered a very visible and crippling blow following a catastrophe in New York City. With their limitations now exposed, facing budget cuts and internal gutting, former Weatherman Jackson King is tasked with a near-impossible mission: develop new methods of superpowered-being apprehension and containment on a shoestring budget. Gone are the fancy orbital satellites and matter-teleportation services, traded for a dingy office staffed with second-rate heroes and former villains to combat the growing crisis of post-human threats. Does humanity — and this Post Human Division — stand a chance?
Retailers: This issue will feature 3 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Doug Mahnke; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Trevor Hairsine, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered; one copy of Variant Edition B, with a pencil version of the cover by Trevor Hairsine, may be ordered for every 50 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy

MIDNIGHTER #1
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story
Variant cover A by Michael Golden
Variant cover B by Sprouse
From the pages of the Authority comes the Midnighter, the world’s most lethal weapon, in a new Worldstorm series written by Garth Ennis (PREACHER, THE BOYS) with art by the acclaimed team of Chris Sprouse & Karl Story (TOM STRONG)!
The Midnighter, returning from a mission in war-torn Afghanistan, is accosted as he enters the Carrier. Something is terribly wrong; these unseen assailants take him down too easily and then drag him though the teleportation door to an unknown location. After regaining consciousness he is given a cryptic choice: either kill a mass murderer or die!
Retailers: This issue will feature 3 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Michael Golden, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered; one copy of Variant Edition B, with a pencil version of the cover by Chris Sprouse, may be ordered for every 50 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott Dunbier

WILDCATS #2
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Variant cover A by Erik Larsen
Variant cover B by Jim Lee
A deadly super-villain escapes from a prison space station — by leaping to Earth. The Wildcats must use all their cunning, strength and brains in order to capture him and still maintain their covert status quo. All goes according to plan, except for one little hiccup — he kills them all on live television!
Retailers: This issue will feature 3 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Jim Lee & Scott Williams; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Erik Larsen, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered; one copy of Variant Edition B, with a pencil version of the cover by Jim Lee, may be ordered for every 50 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DEATHBLOW #2
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Carlos D’Anda
Variant cover by J.G. Jones
Michael Cray, a little worse for wear, is back in the United States and the government's keeping a tight leash on him. His next mission: spend time with his family. Will a little rest and relaxation heal the wounds that haunt Deathblow’s mind?
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Carlos D’Anda; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by J.G. Jones, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GEN13 #2
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Talent Caldwell & Matt “Batt” Banning
Variant cover by Ed McGuinness & Sandra Hope
The new mysteries of the teenage super-team unfold, courtesy of writer Gail Simone and artists Talent Caldwell and Batt! Following the manifestation of their powers, the kids find themselves at the mercy of I.O. and their “doctors.” But what’s the ultimate motivation for the battery of tests and experiments being performed on the kids? Is there have any hope of escape? And how does John Lynch play into everything?
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Talent Caldwell & Matt “Batt” Banning; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Ed McGuinness & Sandra Hope may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WETWORKS #3
Written by Mike Carey
Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend
Variant cover by Jason Pearson
The tension mounts as Dane, Red and Ab-Death investigate another gruesome crime scene and make a frightening discovery — which soon leads them to a nasty encounter with the cause of the carnage! Meanwhile, Ashe and the recently revived Mother-One embark on a rescue mission. But most importantly, what is the secret of the Blood Box?
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Whilce Portacio; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Jason Pearson, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ALBION TP
Plot by Alan Moore
Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion
Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman
Cover by Dave Gibbons
Discover how legendary writer Alan Moore resurrects the lost heroes of Britain’s yesteryear in this volume collecting the acclaimed ALBION miniseries! Find out who Robot Archie, the Steel Claw, Captain Hurrican and the Spider really were and where they’ve been all this time!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US

BATTLER BRITTON #5
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Colin Wilson
Cover by Garry Leach
The smashing conclusion to the epic battle tale! Deep behind enemy lines, Battler and Gilhooley make a terrifying discovery: a huge encampment of Panzer Tanks. Now they must somehow get word to their squadron and cause as much damage as possible without being captured or killed!
On sale November 1 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #2
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Anderson
Cover by Alex Ross
Who is The Emissary? What is his message for the world, and how is this cosmic being linked to the Apollo Eleven? Even as cosmic concerns rock the world, more private ones rock the city.
Astro City’s biggest, most dramatic epic continues as the gangwar erupts and Charles and Royal are both caught up in it. As one brother’s life begins to fall apart, the other finds success, bringing him deeper and deeper into danger. And the arrival of Jitterjack, the Divided Man, brings a face from the past into the brothers’ lives — which will spin them further and further into
the Dark Age.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BOYS #5
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Darick Robertson
The Teenage Kix have learned who was responsible for their recent public relations nightmare — and it’s payback time! But things won’t go as planned for either side, as Hughie must cope with the horrors of war.
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

CLAW THE UNCONQUERED #6
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Andy Smith
It’s Claw vs. Claw! The blood-soaked hero finally comes face-to-face with the gruesome reality of the prophecy — and it’s a battle to save all humanity in this senses-shattering issue! Does he have the strength to overcome an evil version…of himself?
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue

A MAN CALLED KEV #4
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Carlos Ezquerra
Cover by Glenn Fabry
It’s a duel to the death as Kev and his mate Danny battle a truckload of mercs and one nasty ninja! Even with a man-eating tiger on their side, do these former S.A.S.ers have a chance at success?
On sale November 22 •4 of 5
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

MANIFEST ETERNITY #6
Written by Scott Lobdell
Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen
Witness the horrific origin of one of the series most popular and enduring characters: the 8-year-old Captain Rave! Find out how Earth’s ultimate weapon had her first introduction to the minions of Magewhole, and what drives her to destroy this relentless enemy!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • final issue

ROKKIN #5
Written by Andy Hartnell
Art & Cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis
Arness and Evy’s epic journey kicks into high gear as they outrun a band of assassins who have been dispatched from Demortia itself. With the price on their heads growing higher by the day, will Arness and Evy be able to trust their lives and secrets with anyone? Or even each other?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WRAITHBORN TP
Written by Marcia Chen Cover by Benitez & Weems
Art by Joe Benitez, Joe Weems and Victor Llamas
Don’t miss this lavishly illustrated volume collecting the 6-issue miniseries! Melanie Moore was an ordinary high school girl with a regular life, until she unexpectedly became the sole possessor of the ancient power of the Wraithborn. Now she must fight for her life as little by little she gains the knowledge to wield this mighty power — and possibly save the world at the same time!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 6 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US

NINJA SCROLL #3
Written by J. Torres
Art and cover by Michael Chang Ting Yu
Variant cover by Jim Lee
Jubei is putting together the pieces of the mystery of his “new” surroundings — with the help of a long-dead ally: the ninja Kagero! Can he escape this strange new reality — or will he be stranded there forever?
Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Michael Chang Ting Yu; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Jim Lee, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET #2
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Kevin West
Cover by Tony Harris
Freddy Krueger has returned to haunt Springwood in this terrifying new series! As the monster stalks the dreams of the new family, a mysterious little girl keeps appearing in the dreams and foiling Freddy’s murderous fun. What secret does she hold? And does a former Army Ranger, trained in sleep deprivation and Zen techniques, stand a chance against the this evil master of dreams?
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE #1
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Wesley Craig
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Variant cover by Tim Bradstreet
To coincide with the release of New Line’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, get ready for the debut of a frightening new series that will explore the mystery that surrounds Travis County and the horrific Hewitt family! From the demented minds of writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Majestic, LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) and artist Wesley Craig (Touch) comes a tale of unparalleled terror and unique insight into small-town America.
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Lee Bermejo; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Tim Bradstreet, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Ben Abernathy

CROSSING MIDNIGHT #1
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Jim Fern & Rob Hunter
Cover by J.H. Williams III
Mike Carey — writer of the Eisner-nominated Lucifer and Ultimate Fantastic Four — returns to the magical world of twisted horror in a new Vertigo monthly series drawn by the breakout art team of Jim Fern (Fables) & Rob Hunter (The First). In modern-day Japan, Kai and his twin sister Toshi are born on opposite sides of midnight. But that casual line in time will have disastrous effects on their lives: Their friends will go missing; commonplace knives will hide deadly secrets; and Kai and Toshi will have to save themselves and their entire family from their own horrible destinies.
Set in contemporary Nagasaki, Crossing Midnight taps into Japanese and Korean horror to mix the mythology of The Sandman with the fantasy of films like Hayao’s Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. Together, Mike Carey and Jim Fern come up with flights of fantasy tethered to a reality where children are stolen, innocence corrupted, and where two teenagers will have to stare down bizarre beings capable of very visceral terrors.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Karen Berger

100 BULLETS #78
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
Now that all the major players are south of the border, the real trouble is only beginning. And with that many dangerous characters in one setting, it certainly won’t be a relaxing trip to Mexico for all involved.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

100 BULLETS VOL. 10: DECAYED TP
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
The noir masterpiece continues in 100 BULLETS VOL. 10: DECAYED, collecting issues #68-75 of the acclaimed Vertigo series. Following Lono’s ascension to warlord for the houses of the Trust, the last remaining Minutemen are activated as the players on both sides ready themselves for the endgame of their private war.
Advance-solicted; on sale December 27
192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS

AMERICAN SPLENDOR #3
Written by Harvey Pekar
Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli
Art by Dean Haspiel, Rick Geary, Steve Vance, Hunt Emerson, Josh Neufeld, Zachary Baldus, Ty Templeton and Gary Dumm
From the streets of Cleveland, Harvey Pekar creates a portrait of everyday life spanning decades past to the not-too-distant future. Childhood fistfights, early morning medical worries and the unsettled demographics of Pekar’s venerable city come together in these eight all-new, ad-free stories, illustrated by some of the most inventive artists in comics.
On sale November 1 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, B&W, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

AMERICAN VIRGIN #9
Written by Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan & Ryan Kelly
Cover by Joshua Middleton
The epilogue to “Going Down” spins American Virgin into all-new territory. Adrift in a sea of seething sexuality, sworn virgin Adam Chamberlain is out of his element, out of his comfort zone, out of time, and from the looks of things, close to coming out of the closet. But why isn’t he running away from the land down under and its string of temptations? His one true love, Cassie, thinks she knows the answer…but she’s dead…isn’t she?
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

DMZ #13
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli
Cover by Wood
Artist Riccardo Burchielli returns for the 5-part “Public Works” story arc. Now that he’s a free agent after severing his contract with Liberty News, Matty goes undercover as a day laborer on various construction sites around the city. And it doesn’t take long before he stumbles on some shady business with Trustwell, Inc., the corporation behind most of the reconstruction.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

THE EXTERMINATORS #11
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Mike Hawthorne
Cover by Philip Bond
Part 1 of the 2-part “Brother #38,” featuring guest art by Mike Hawthorne (Queen and Country, Umbra). The mysterious Dr. Saloth reveals an unexpected romantic side as he courts his would-be soul mate, Professor Neal, with some dining al fresco amongst the vermin of the evening. But that’s not all he reveals, as Neal awakens hideous secrets from Saloth’s long-buried past.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

DEADMAN #4
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by John Watkiss
Part 4 of the 5-part debut story arc. Scott forces Brandon to confront a series of possible realities, dimensions where death is far from the worst fate. While back in this reality, the bomber-jacketed assassins try to show Brandon and Sarah that getting killed is about as real as it gets.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FABLES #55
Written by Bill Willingham Cover by James Jean
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha and Inaki Miranda
The Homelands’ conference is wrapping up and the drums of war are beginning to sound. It looks like insignificant Pinocchio is the only one who can stop it — if he can convince the others to stand down. If only Pinocchio didn’t have the oratory skills of an underachieving cinderblock...
This issue also includes a free preview of CROSSING MIDNIGHT #1.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FABLES VOL. 8: WOLVES TP
Written by Bill Willingham
Cover by James Jean
Art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Shawn McManus, Andrew Pepoy
Collecting issues #48-51 of writer and creator Bill Willingham's award-winning Vertigo series, WOLVES also includes newly-created maps of Fabletown and the Homelands illustrated by Willingham and, as a special bonus, Willingham's complete script to the double-sized issue #50.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES #5
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by James Jean
Captive Fables, divided into dozens of four-man escape teams, have scattered to the four winds, throwing the evil librarians of the Golden Boughs Retirement Village into chaos. But before Jack can lead his escape team to safety he first has to defeat the perusing Bagmen in single, unarmed combat. Here’s the problem though: No one has ever defeated a Bagman in single unarmed combat!
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

HELLBLAZER #226
Written by Denise Mina
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Part 3 of the 5-Part “The Red Right Hand.” With the British Army closing in one side and roving gangs of hungry Praexis demons in track suits on the other, John — with the help of an old friend — revisits the Third Place. What he learns there does not bode well for Glasgow or the world beyond.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

LOVELESS #13
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Danijel Zezelj
Cover by Marcelo Frusin
Featuring guest art by Danijel Zezelj, this stand-alone one-shot tells the back story of Colonel Silas Redd, from his rise through the ranks of the Union Army to his current status as marked-man in Blackwater. In a town full of secrets, what does Redd have to hide, and how does that play into the plans of Wes and Ruth Cutter?
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

NEIL GAIMAN AND CHARLES VESS’S STARDUST HC
Written by Neil Gaiman
Art and cover by Charles Vess
Don’t miss an amazing new oversized hardcover edition of the classic tale written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN) and illustrated by Charles Vess, soon to be a major motion picture!
In a Victorian-era tale of magic and romance, young Tristran Thorn falls in love with the town beauty and must go on an incredible coming-of-age journey in order to capture her heart. Living in the small countryside town of Wall, one night Tristran vows to his beloved to retrieve a fallen star that they witnessed crashing down from the heavens. Now to gain his love’s hand, he must leave behind his home and embark on a journey that will define the meaning of true love. Told through breathtaking painted illustrations, this fairytale for adults is a true masterpiece in storytelling.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3
7.5" x 11.625" • 232 pg, FC, $39.99 US • MATURE READERS

TESTAMENT #12
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art by Peter Gross & Gary Erskine
Cover by Liam Sharp
A sexual tryst between warring gods alters the story itself into a new permutation of the series Comic Buyer’s Guide calls, “the most assured and original project to emerge from Vertigo since SANDMAN.” With guest art from Peter Gross (LUCIFER) & Gary Erskine (THE FILTH), this tale reveals how Biblical and modern storylines diverge - as Dinah is attacked in one reality, and Miriam in the other.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Y: THE LAST MAN #51
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
Part 3 of the 4-part “Motherland.” With the long-awaited revelation of who or what caused the plague that killed every man except for Yorick Brown, will new life be created or old ones snuffed out?
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE OTHER SIDE #2
Written by Jason Aaron
Art and cover by Cameron Stewart
The hard-hitting miniseries examining life on opposing sides of the Vietnam War continues as PFC Bill Everette lands in Vietnam to a less than welcoming committee consisting of his fellow Marines, a new set vengeful spirits, and the locals — who might hate him more than his Viet-Cong enemies. Meanwhile, Vo Dai makes his way south to the waiting battle, and soon discovers he has his own set of terrifying demons to battle along the way.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

Dark Horse Comics November 2006 Solicitations

APPLESEED HYPERNOTES
SHIROW MASAMUNE (W/A)
Nov. 8
b&w w/FC, 160 pages
$14.95
TPB, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4"

World war Three is over, but for nomad soldier Deunan Knute and her cyborg lover, Briareos, the greatest challenge lies ahead, not in the abandoned cities and DMZs of a post-war battlefield, but on the streets of a new "utopia." Shirow Masamune's visionary Appleseed is widely regarded not only as one of the linchpin works of graphic fiction, but one of the most influential science-fiction stories in recent memory, culminating in the astonishing 2005 animated adaptation. Appleseed Hypernotes, never before collected in America, features an over 80-plus-page Appleseed tale, plus reams of detailed information and art of the characters, machines, and weapons of Appleseed, presented in a non-Westernized, right-to-left reading format, as originally published in Japan.

ARCHENEMIES VOLUME 1: SINNERS AND SAINTS
DREW MELBOURNE (W), YVEL GUICHET (P), JOE RUBINSTEIN (I), and RICK HILTBRUNNER (C)
On sale Jan. 31
FC, 128 pages
$12.95
TPB, 7" x 10"

Thick-headed Ethan has no idea that his roommate, Vincent, is the megalomaniacal Underlord. Self-absorbed Vincent has no clue that Ethan is the stellar-powered Star Fighter. As hero and villain, they're mortal enemies, but as roommates, they REALLY hate each other. Join comicdom's ultimate odd couple as they fight to keep their secrets secret and learn to live together in peace. PLUS: an origin, a power-up, a team-up, a break-up, a breakdown, a betrayal, a helpful fashion tip, sex, violence, vandalism, death, some jokes, young love, a whole lot of lies, and epiphanies all around. (Though not in that order.)

THE ART OF MAKING 300
On sale Jan. 17
FC, 200 pages
$24.95
TPB, 9" x 12"

What does it mean to turn one of the great graphic novels of our time into a major motion picture?

In 1998, Frank Miller shook the comics world with his groundbreaking series 300. Marking Miller's first collaboration with watercolor artist Lynn Varley (Ronin, The Dark Knight Returns) in over a decade, 300 was a gritty reimagining of a battle in which three hundred Spartan soldiers fought to hold back the entire Persian army. The series won three Eisner Awards, including Best Limited Series, Best Writer/Artist (Miller), and Best Colorist (Varley).

The Art of Making 300 takes you behind the scenes as director Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead) adapts 300 to the silver screen. With two hundred pages of production photos, concept art, and much, much more, 300: The Art of the Movie is sure to delight Miller fans and movie buffs alike.

"I knew this wasn't another typical sword-and-sandals movie, or a seven-hour-long lesson in historical accuracy. There are dozens of ways to retell the Battle of Thermopylae, but to adapt the story as presented in 300, I knew this was as much about bringing Frank Miller and Lynn Varley's visual style to life, as it was about the historical event itself." -Grant Freckelton (Visual Effects Designer)

BERSERK VOLUME 15
KENTARO MIURA (W/A)
On sale Jan. 24
b&w, 240 pages
$13.95
TPB, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4"

From his days as a young mercenary to his time as captain of the Band of the Hawks' Raiders, Guts's life has been defined by his ability to fight and his will to win. Now cursed with the Brand of Sacrifice-a sigil that will forever mark him as prey for the damned-and with his companions dead, his lover's mind destroyed, and his one-time commander and friend reborn as a malevolent demon lord, it seems that more than ever Guts must rely upon his instinct to survive. But Hell has many faces, and when what appears to be an innocent country village proves to be a den of tragic secrets, the horror of a fairy tale perverted by pain and hate may prove to be more than Guts can handle!

Created by Kentaro Miura, Berserk is a streaking manga fireball, an epic riot of galvanic action, grotesque horror, and grim humor with an army of fanatic loyalists ready to convert unbelievers or drive them screaming into the wilderness. Speak, hands, for me!

BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #119: THE SPARROW NET part 2 (of 4)
HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A)
On sale Nov. 8
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing

More surprise reunions, as Döa and Isaku run into some high-strung acquaintances on the streets of Edo. Isaku reveals that he's got more going for him than long legs and pretty eyes, and Döa shows that there's more under her hat than a stubborn mind. An action-packed exercise in survival ensues, leaving Rin dumbstruck. Hiroaki Samura's hilarious "Biography" text piece continues, with exclusive pinups-an added bonus found only in this monthly series. This issue also features Stan Shaw's third back cover illustration that will link up with other Blade of the Immortal covers to form an exciting, extended image!

BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 16: SHORTCUT
HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A)
On sale Dec. 20
b&w w/color, 200 pages
$16.95
TPB, 5 ¾" x 8 1/4"

As Rin frets over her bodyguard Manji's disappearance, she is surprised by the arrival of two traveling warriors, the feisty, headstrong Döa Yoshino and her huge, brutish companion, Isaku Yasono-ökami. Rin quickly regrets her decision to let this strange couple stay with her, but her detective work takes priority when she returns to the stronghold of Habaki Kagamura to search for Manji. Meanwhile, Kagimura's medical examiners begin to test the seemingly immortal Manji, who is imprisoned, chained, and a very unwilling toy in their merciless hands!

Hiroaki Samura's acclaimed Blade of the Immortal has won awards across the globe, including the Eisner Award in America and the prestigious Media Arts Award of Japan. Intense and audacious, Blade takes period samurai action and deftly combines it with a modernist street idiom to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction.

BLESSED THISTLE
STEVE MORRIS (W/A)
On sale Jan. 31
FC, 88 pages
$9.95
TPB, 6" x 9"

A desperate young man breaks into a house and finds its owner awake inside; a school teacher returns from a tropical vacation carrying a disturbing secret; a girl's playground bullying triggers a horrifying event-three separate stories inextricably linked by forces beyond the awareness of their participants.

The winner of Dark Horse's 2004 New Recruits contest, Blessed Thistle heralds the debut of an unsettling new voice in graphic fiction, Steve Morris. Relentless in its questioning, unflinching in its answers, this thinking-man's thriller delves into the heart of suburbia and reveals it to be very dark indeed. Scary and surprising, unexpected and unpretentious, this original graphic novel sheds a terrifying light on a few ordinary people and the simple decisions that change their lives forever.

B.P.R.D.: THE UNIVERSAL MACHINE
MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A), and DAVE STEWART (C)
On sale Jan. 17
FC, 144 pages
$17.95
TPB, 7" x 10"

After the catastrophic encounter with the monster-god Katha-Hem, Dr. Kate Corrigan travels to rural France in search of an ancient text that might undo the death of Roger. Back at the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, Captain Daimio tells the story of his own death, Johann Kraus confesses a bizarre love triangle arising from one of his séances, Abe recalls a mission with Hellboy during his early days at the B.P.R.D., and Liz reveals a weird tale of the family members she killed while discovering her firestarter powers.

Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, with artist Guy Davis and co-writer John Arcudi, unravel a story that will determine the future of the B.P.R.D., while revealing key secrets about their past. This collection includes a sketchbook section that captures Guy Davis's development of the terrors unveiled in The Universal Machine.

CLASSIC PEANUTS CHARACTER #2: LUCY VAN PELT
On sale Dec. 13
5" tall, limited to 1200 pieces, includes booklet and button
$39.95

Charles Schulz's Peanuts has won acclaim as one of the most popular comic strips of all time. Dark Horse Deluxe is joining in the fun by creating a special series of limited-edition statues of vintage Peanuts characters.

Inspired by "syroco" sculptures that were popular in the 1930s and 40s, the ten new statuettes from Dark Horse are designed and manufactured in a style consistent with the earlier figures. Last month we offered the first statue in the series, Charlie Brown, and this month we feature the second statue-bossy, crabby and selfish Lucy Van Pelt. Produced in a limited edition of hand-numbered copies, the figure is fully painted and ready to display. Linus will be the third release, followed by the rest of the gang in a pattern of monthly releases.

CONAN #34
TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), CARY NORD (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and TONY HARRIS (Cover)
On sale Nov. 15
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing

Deep in the Zamorian hills, a savage tribe of inbred man-beasts has captured Conan and the beautiful Jiara. Into a dank hall carved from the rocky earth the Cimmerian and his buxom companion must descend to please and entertain the lord of these twisted half-breeds-the abominable Spider King! A monstrous climax to this two-part tale, with bloody consequences for all, told in the Robert E. Howard tradition by the celebrated storytellers Timothy Truman, Cary Nord, and Dave Stewart.

CONAN AND THE SONGS OF THE DEAD #5 (of 5)
JOE R. LANSDALE (W), TIMOTHY TRUMAN (A), and DAVE STEWART (C)
On sale Nov. 29
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries

The mad genius of horror and western fiction, writer Joe R. Lansdale, and the twisted visionary artist Timothy Truman bring their unholy alliance to its blood-spattered conclusion with a final issue sure to send shivers down the spines of even the most hardcore Conan fans! An otherworldly abomination shall rend the veil dividing Conan's world from unspeakable terrors beyond as a black-hearted sorcerer's lust for power unleashes an evil that surpasses his control or reckoning. Only the cool head and cold steel of the Cimmerian can save all creation from the slimy, smothering damnation of this unnamable horror.

CONAN LIMITED EDITION ZIPPO LIGHTER
On sale Sept. 13
Limited edition Zippo® lighter with metal emblem, limited to 1,000 pieces
$39.99

We asked the legendary swordsmiths at Marto, in Toledo, Spain, to design us a metal emblem capturing the essence of the Robert E. Howard barbarian. They crafted a unique skull-adorned version of the logo. These have been reproduced, and will be affixed by Zippo at their factory using a unique process that permanently adheres the 3-D emblem to the lighter. Additionally, each lighter will have a serial number engraved right into the lighter, and only 1,000 pieces are being produced for worldwide distribution.

This is a genuine ZippoTM Lighter, made in the USA and guaranteed for a lifetime. Each one comes packaged in a nice tin box, which is enclosed in a custom-printed cardboard sleeve.

DOMINION 4th Edition
SHIROW MASAMUNE (W/A)
On sale Jan. 15
b&w, 224 pages
$15.95
TPB, 8 1/4" x 5 3/4"

Welcome to the future, where the norms are vast bio-constructed cities, air toxic enough to force citizens to wear oxygen masks, and crime so severe that the cops drive tanks! When a mysterious winged girl with the power to cleanse the poisoned air is kidnapped by the villainous Buaku, police mini-tank commander Leona Ozaki, her tank Bonaparte, and her lovesick partner Al must confront the arch-criminal and his catgirl molls-the beautiful and deadly Annapuma and Unipuma-before Buaku's master plan kicks into gear. Buaku has more than money on his mind, and the future fate of humanity hangs in the balance!

Produced by international comics superstar Shirow Masamune, creator of Appleseed and Ghost in the Shell, Dominion is an ecological-dystopian-police procedural adventure/comedy as only Shirow can create! This new edition is published for the first time in America in right-to-left reading format, as originally published in Japan.

DWIGHT T. ALBATROSS'S THE GOON NOIR #2 (of 3)
BRIAN POSEHN (W), JOHN ARCUDI (W), THOMAS SNIEGOSKI (W), ERIC POWELL (P), MARK FARMER (I), TONY MOORE (A) HILARY BARTA (W/A), and KEVIN NOWLAN (A)
On sale Nov. 22
b&w, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries

Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! The dead rising from the grave! Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together-mass hysteria! It must be the end of days as Dwight T. Albatross takes on his own Goon anthology series!

The first issue brought you the stylings of actor/comedian Patton Oswalt teamed with the legendary Mike Ploog. The second issue follows suit, teaming comedian Brian Posehn (also from Comedy Central's Comedians of Comedy and Mr. Show) with hotshot horror artist and rising-star Tony Moore (The Walking Dead, The Exterminators, Fear Agent) But that's not all! This issue also brings you a hilarious Dean Martin-style celebrity roast of the Goon, written by B.P.R.D.'s own John Arcudi with the sleek and edgy line-work of the great Kevin Nowlan, also a brilliantly dark and funny short from the mind of Hilary Barta. Meanwhile Powell, Sniegoski, and Farmer bring us part two of their three-part serial "Peg Leg Full of Heaven" featuring the Little Unholy Bastards.

EMILY THE STRANGE STAMPS OF DISAPPROVAL SET
On sale Nov. 8
Includes 8 stamps, 2 ink pads (red and black), 20 notecards, 21 envelopes, in a box with magnetic closure
$24.99

Tell the world how you really feel with Emily's strange stamps and notecards!

Includes 8 stamps (Emily, bolt heart, get lost, Emily and crossbones, shut up, Mystery, spiral, and kitty paws), 2 ink pads (red and black), 20 notecards, 21 envelopes, all in a handy box with magnetic closure.

THE ESCAPISTS #5 (of 6)
BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (W), JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER (A), STEVE ROLSTON (A), MATT HOLLINGSWORTH (C), PAUL POPE (Cover, and DAVE STEWART (C)
On sale Nov. 8
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries

The Escapists are back, and so is the classic villain, The Saboteur!

Wizard Top Ten writer and multiple Eisner Award-winner Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Ex Machina; Runaways) digs into Escapist lore to bring out the ultimate betrayal-Luna Moth, as an agent of the Iron Chain! Is her mind under the Saboteur's control, or is she his willing accomplice? The Escapist is caught in a "good old-fashioned death trap," but his longtime enemy has confiscated the Golden Key-the source of his powers-and has drugged him out of his mind! Now what?! Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation, The Secret) moodily illustrates what may be the Escapist's last adventure.

Back in the real world, artist Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, One Bad Day) joins up with Denny, who is ready to fake a confession for the high-profile publicity stunt that landed him downtown. Add in Case's daring, hang-gliding confrontation in a darkened building, and it leads to the moment all you hopeless romantics have been waiting for!

GHOST IN THE SHELL 1.5: HUMAN-ERROR PROCESSOR #2 (of 6)
SHIROW MASAMUNE (W/A)
On sale Nov. 15
b&w w/FC, 24 pages
$2.99
Miniseries

How do you keep a dead man from being murdered? Business bigwig Hayasaka might be dead, but he keeps turning up walking and talking, and Section 9 agents need to find out whether he's being remotely "puppeted" and whether those pulling the strings-like the mysterious Takoaka of the Institute of Technology-are the same people trying to control access to Pandora, a vast digital treasure trove of information of the most sensitive-and dangerous-nature.

Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor presents for the first time in America the "lost" Ghost in the Shell stories, created by Shirow Masamune after completing work on the original Ghost in the Shell manga and prior to his tour-de-force, Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface, but never collected until now. This deluxe-format issue concludes "Fat Cat," the first of four Ghost in the Shell tales, and is presented in right-to-left reading format, as originally published in Japan.

GREMLINS PVC SETS
On sale Dec. 6
Each set contains three Gremlins PVC figures
$14.99 (each)
Jamface PVC Set
"Rufus" PVC Set
"Gremlin Gus" PVC Set

One of the publishing events of this year is the re-presentation of a long-lost jewel, Roald Dahl's Gremlins. Purchased by Walt Disney in the 1940s, and only published once as a book, Dark Horse is bringing it back in October and also creating new Gremlins stories. Are we excited? You bet!

We have captured the zany mischief of these li'l critters in 3-D. They are whaling away with various implements of destruction, but always with a twinkle in their eyes.

Working with creative teams at both Disney and Gentle Giant Studios, we have brought forward the ultimate representation of the characters from the book. Collect them all.

HELLBOY ANIMATED VOLUME 1: THE BLACK WEDDING DRESS
JIM PASCOE (W), TAD STONES (W), RICK LACY (P), FABIO LAGUNA (P), and JEFF MATSUDA (Cover)
On sale Jan. 31
FC, 80 pages
$6.95
TPB, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2"

Coinciding with the DVD release of the first Hellboy animated film, Hellboy Animated Volume 1: The Black Wedding Dress brings the animated version of the character full circle, to the comics pages, in these two original tales.

In the lead feature, "The Black Wedding," written by Jim Pascoe (Kim Possible, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and drawn by Rick Lacy (Venture Brothers), Liz Sherman is kidnapped by an ancient cult, dragging the entire Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense into a horrifying tale of witchcraft and possession.

Hellboy Animated co-creator Tad Stones and Fabio Laguna (X-Men Unlimited) team up in "Pyramid of Death," in which radio hero Lobster Johnson inspires a young Hellboy to inflict some imaginary justice of his own.

With a cover by Jeff Matsuda (producer/art director of Batman) and a pinup by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, this book is the perfect bridge between the comics and cartoon worlds of the World's Greatest Paranormal Detective.

HELLGATE: LONDON #1 (of 4)
IAN EDGINTON (W), STEVE PUGH (P), and DAN JACKSON (C)
On sale Nov. 8
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries

Years have passed and humanity's war against the invading demonic forces continues to rage with no end in sight. Men of arms and magic have sought to bring to an end the reign of hell the demons have brought to the once proud city of London. Humanity's last hope lies in discerning the true nature of an arcane symbol known as the SIGIL. Inscribed somewhere upon the very face of the city, the sigil's focal points are marked by potent artifacts of unearthly energy. If it is to survive, the surviving humans must discover the true nature of the sigil or be damned to oblivion!

KOTOBUKIYA C-3PO & R2-D2 SOFT VINYL MODEL
On sale Dec. 13
12" tall (C-3PO measures about 10.5" and R2-D2 measures almost 6")
$149.99

Dark Horse continues its exciting import program of the award-winning Kotobukiya large vinyl Star Wars figures. Consisting of six easy-to-assemble pieces.

Appearing as they did at the end of A New Hope, Threepio and Artoo stand polished and proud as they witness the Battle of Yavin heroes receive their medals from Princess Leia. This amazing soft-vinyl model kit measures nearly 12" tall, including the base (C-3PO measures about 10.5" and R2-D2 measures almost 6"). This high-quality vinyl model kit will be coveted by Star Wars fans, new and old alike.

THE KUROSAGI CORPSE DELIVERY SERVICE VOLUME 2
EIJI OHTSUKA (W), HOUSUI YAMAZAKI (A), and BUNPEI YORIFUJI (Cover)
On sale Jan. 24
b&w, 224 pages
$10.95
TPB, 5" x 7"

The Corpse Delivery Service has helped the dead who wanted justice from the living. Now, think about how many living people would like to take vengeance on the dead. What if it were possible? When Sasaki realizes that the latest corpse in their office is the man who murdered her parents years ago, the Kurosagi crew learns of a far darker business than their own, in this intensely disturbing one-volume story.

o Striking cover design by Bunpei Yorifuji makes Kurosagi a standout in a crowded field; Dark Horse has preserved the original graphic elements and even the "brown paper wrapper" feel of the original Japanese book.

THE MESSENGERS
JASON HALL (W), KELLEY JONES (A), and MICHELLE MADSEN (C)
On sale Jan. 3
FC, 80 pages
$6.95
TPB, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2"

An unspeakable secret turns an idyllic North Dakota farm into a living nightmare in The Messengers, the upcoming U.S. debut by Thai filmmakers The Pang Brothers (The Eye). Sam Raimi's production company Ghost House has teamed with Dark Horse Comics to create this unique interpretation. Written by Jason Hall (Beware the Creeper, Pistolwhip) and drawn by Kelley Jones (Conan: Book of Thoth, Batman & Dracula: Red Rain), The Messengers tells the haunting tale of the Solomon family from a whole new perspective, turning the film on its ear and combining the events of the movie with chilling new scenes and details about the mysterious drifter who comes to help a troubled family farm, and the dark secret that he's running from …

MUSEUM OF TERROR VOLUME 3: THE LONG HAIR IN THE ATTIC
JUNJI ITO (W/A)
On sale Jan. 24
b&w, 344 pages
$13.95
TPB, 5" x 7"

Museum of Terror volumes one and two introduced readers to the horrific, beautiful creature Tomie . . . the woman no man could resist. Now Junji Ito, creator and curator of this horrible museum, brings a new type of exhibit to thrill and chill your senses! Chiemi Amano is a beautiful girl with long, flowing hair. She arrives home with a freshly broken heart only to learn that mice have infested the space above her room. As if things couldn't get worse, one of them becomes entangled in her long locks over the course of the night! That's the last straw-she grew her hair out for her ex-boyfriend in the first place, and it's caused her nothing but trouble! But when Eri, her little sister, goes for the scissors . . . Chiemi's hair has other ideas.

This title story is just one of the terrible tales that await readers in this volume. Find out why Junji Ito is Japan's foremost creator of horror manga!


PERHAPANAUTS: SECOND CHANCES #2 (of 4)
TODD DEZAGO (W) and CRAIG ROUSSEAU (A)
On sale Nov. 15
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries

In keeping with our tradition of not spilling even the slightest detail of what happens in upcoming issues of the Perhapanauts, we humbly submit the following totally fake listing. Enjoy!

Tonight on The Perhapanauts: Second Chances . . .

Big wakes up in the shower only to find out that the past three issues were all a dream! While on vacation in Las Vegas, Molly and MG accidentally get married by an ordained Elvis. And Choopie becomes attached to a stray dog only to be heartbroken when the owner arrives to claim him. Choopie and the little boy argue over who loves the pooch more, but eventually Choopie does (almost) the right thing and returns the little dog to the boy . . . sans blood.

RED STRING VOLUME 1
GINA BIGGS (W/A)
On sale Jan 10
b&w, 184 pages
$12.95
TPB, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4"

When first-year high school student Miharu Ogawa gets a call from her parents, telling her to come straight home from school, she prepares herself for the worst. After all, the last time her quirky restaurateur parents told her to come straight home she ended up as a contestant on a kiddy game show! But nothing she could ever have imagined could have prepared her for their "great news" . . . Miharu is getting married! How's a spirited and independent teenager who has never even kissed a boy supposed to deal with suddenly having a fiancé she's never even met? And how will her feelings change when she finds out that there are other boys out there vying for her affection, and other girls ready and willing to take away the man she's not even sure she's ready for? With her family, friends, (and enemies!) to cope with, will Miharu even have the time to find out if the handsome, devoted Kazuo Fujiwara is really the man she is meant to be with, the man connected to her by the red string of destiny?

THE RETURN OF THE GREMLINS #2 (of 3)
MIKE RICHARDSON (W) and DEAN YEAGLE (A)
On sale Nov. 29
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries

The small town of Middlington is about to be turned upside down! The gremlins face a forced eviction, and they aren't going to go without a fight. And when gremlins fight, cars end up disassembled, front porches disappear, and grown men end up trussed in tiny ropes like overgrown turkeys-which is exactly how the house's owner Gus found himself last issue! But this issue finds him in just as sticky a situation: the gremlins are convinced that Gus is here to save their home, not sell it! And when Gus meets Molly, a young woman who knows about the house's secret, he digs himself into that idea even deeper.

Meanwhile, Mr. Snide and his accomplices plan to scare the living daylights out of Gus in order to convince him to sell the "haunted" house . . . and they're about to get more than they bargained for. Before the day is through, the city will claim the property out from under Gus's feet, those feet will be in jail, and bulldozers will be on the horizon! What's a gremlin to do?!

REX MUNDI VOLUME 2: THE RIVER UNDERGROUND
ARVID NELSON (W), ERIC JOHNSON (A), JEROMY COX (C), and JUAN FERREYRA (Cover)
On sale Jan. 17
FC, 176 pages
$16.95
TPB, 7" x 10"

The most influential clandestine society in the history of the world is uncovered, a powerful man is murdered, and a mysterious ally appears with a thousand-year-old message as Doctor Julien Saunière continues his hunt for the Holy Grail!

From a disgraced order of knights to the secrets of a neoclassic painter, Julien Saunière follows a trail of conspiracy that extends all the way to the walls of Jerusalem during the first crusade. In a Europe where sorcerers stalk the streets and the Catholic Church reigns supreme, Julien pursues a truth that could change the world forever. Powerful forces have dedicated themselves to ensuring he does not succeed.

SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH VOL. 2 #1 (of 5)
RON MARZ (W), LUKE ROSS (P), and ROB SCHWAGER (C)
On sale Nov. 1
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Miniseries

The all-star team of writer Ron Marz and artist Luke Ross returns for a sequel to last year's acclaimed series!

The samurai Shiro followed his kidnapped love, Yoshiko, across Asia and Europe, from feudal Japan to Paris and the mirrored halls of Versailles. Reunited only briefly, the lovers were wrenched apart once again by the treachery of a Spanish nobleman determined to possess Yoshiko. Now the Spaniard has fled, with Yoshiko his prisoner, and Shiro pursues, swearing vengeance. Their journey will take them from Spain to the azure waters of the Mediterranean, and finally to the sands of fabled Egypt. Swashbuckling historical epics have never looked so good, thanks to the exquisite artwork of Luke Ross (Jonah Hex).

SOCK MONKEY: THE "INCHES" INCIDENT #2 (of 4)
TONY MILLIONAIRE (W/A)
On sale Nov. 15
b&w, 24 pages
$2.99
Miniseries

Inches the doll was the cutest in the whole house. Loved by everyone, the world was Inches's oyster. Then one day something happened . . . The Sock Monkey and Mr. Crow became concerned for their diminutive friend, but by then it was too late! The truth sent the terrified Sock Monkey and Crow fleeing for their lives! Inches had turned EVIL!

Don't miss out on this thrilling second issue of Tony Millionaire's latest comics masterpiece Sock Monkey: The "Inches" Incident!

SOCK MONKEY ER KOMMT! T-SHIRTS
On sale Nov. 1
Women's style on brown American Apparel t-shirt
M-XL
$19.99
Men's style on chocolate brown t-shirt
M-XL
$17.99
XXL
$19.99

Er Kommt! means "He is coming!" which is exactly what our favorite Sock Monkey is doing . . . making his comic comeback with a new line of stories, created by Tony Millionaire. Our joy for Sock Monkey's return could not be displayed any better than on this bold T-shirt, announcing his return to our comics and product universe! Look out!

STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 7
MATTHEW AND SHAWN FILLBACH (W/A), CHRIS AVELLONE (W), RYAN KAUFMAN (W), JEREMY BARLOW (W), ETHEN BEAVERS (A), and STEWART MCKENNY (A)
On sale Jan. 17
FC, 80 pages
$6.95
TPB, 5 1/4" X 7 1/2"

Explosive action, white-hot lightsaber battles, evil schemes, and heroic sacrifices-it's all here in this fast-paced volume jam-packed with four wickedly awesome all-ages adventures set in the most exciting era of Star Wars! The fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance, the Republic and Confederacy taking their fight from the cold reaches of space to exotic alien worlds. Don't miss the Jedi make history in their selfless fight for justice in this full-throttle collection of stories all told in the same stripped-down stylization as Cartoon Network's micro-series.

STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #2-THE PATH TO NOWHERE part 2 (of 5)
WELLES HARTLEY (W), MICK HARRISON (W), DOUGLAS WHEATLEY (A), and RONDA PATTISON (C)
On sale Nov. 29
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing

Despite his acceptance of the Sith ways, Darth Vader is shocked to find the Empire-and himself-complicit in an evil he thought he had put behind him . . .

A Separatist freedom fighter deals with the realization that the sacrifice made by his brothers-in-arms has been for nothing-and that their families are paying the price for their resistance…

The crew of a smuggler's ship is forced to take sides in a conflict they have sought to avoid-and which has already changed the course of all their lives…

The dawn of the Empire plunges the galaxy into dark times, and every direction leads to danger!

STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 7-THE WRONG SIDE OF THE WAR
WELLES HARTLEY (W), DAVIDÉ FABBRI (P), CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA (I), and DAVID MICHAEL BECK (Cover)
On sale Jan. 17
FC, 120 pages
$17.95
TPB, 7" x 10"

Fresh from the killing fields of Jabiim, where the Empire has virtually wiped out the populace of that world, Imperial Lieutenant Janek Sunber is sent to the quiet prison base on Kalist VI. But, unbeknownst to the Empire, the Rebels have designs on Kalist Base both for its desirable fuel supplies, and for the presence of a very important prisoner-one of their own who has already attracted the interest of Darth Vader.

Sunber doesn't know it, but he's on a collision course with an old friend who is with the Rebels, and he finds himself wondering which of them is on the wrong side of the war.

STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #11
JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and HOON (Cover)
On sale Nov. 29
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing

A new two-part story begins as fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and the crew of the Last Resort devise a plan to nab some much needed cash. On the banking world of Telerath they set their plot into motion unaware the bounty on their heads is about to catch up to them. Yet there's more going on than the schemers or their hunters realize, and when it all blows sky-high an unexpected reunion will throw Zayne's life on the run into question.

o The flagship series of Dark Horse's exciting relaunch of its Star Wars publishing line, celebrating the company's twentieth anniversary.

o Continuing the ongoing monthly series set four thousand years before the rise of the Empire and the fall of Anakin Skywalker (and eight years prior to the events in the Knights of the Old Republic video game).

STAR WARS LEGACY #6
JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and ADAM HUGHES (Cover)
On sale Nov. 15
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing

Five generations after Luke Skywalker took up his father's lightsaber, the galaxy is once again imperiled and hope rests on the shoulders of a young man and his connection to the Force.

In this issue, a legacy is revealed, denied, and endangered as Cade Skywalker's friends turn their backs on him, and he finds himself in league with those he thought were his enemies! Decisions must be made, and a hero's burden must be taken up or cast aside. The Jedi, the Sith, and the Empire all want something from Cade Skywalker, and all he wants is to be left alone. But in a galaxy on the brink of war there is no place to hide!

TAMAGOTCHI STATIONERY SET & JOURNAL
On sale Nov. 8
Tamagotchi Stationery Set, 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 3/4" x 8 3/4"
$4.99
Tamagotchi Journal, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral bound journal
$9.99

Many may remember when the Tamagotchi phenomenon exploded in popularity in 1996 when Bandai launched the virtual pet. The small egg-shaped virtual pet sold more than 40 million units worldwide. Since 2004, three new versions have been introduced, the most recent being Version 3, which came out January 2006.

Our stationery set and journal feature six cute and colorful Tamagotchi characters: Mametchi, Memetchi, Kuchipatchi, Gozarutchi, Violetchi and Ichigotchi. The stationery set comes with 8 sheets (2 sheets each of 4 different designs), each design featuring a different Tamagotchi. Phrases include cute lines like "you + me = 'true friends'" or "dreams should always be big!"

USAGI YOJIMBO #98
STAN SAKAI (W/A)
On sale Nov. 22
b&w, 24 pages
$2.99
Ongoing

The evil spirit of Jei is back, and Gen and Stray Dog are in big trouble! Internationally acclaimed storyteller Stan Sakai returns to the story of Inazuma, the swordswoman who has been possessed by Jei's demonic spirit. Unaware of this, our two favorite bounty hunters are hot on the trail, competing for the purse on Inazuma's head . . . and unfortunately for them, they've just found her! The rhino's last encounter with the murderous Black Soul left him with a fierce shoulder wound that never fully healed. Will he be an asset to Stray Dog in this fight-or a liability? And will the pair be able to stop quarreling long enough to focus on defeating Inazuma? Find out in "The Return of the Black Soul," this month in Usagi Yojimbo!