GARGOYLES #9 - Full Color. Creators: Greg Weisman & David Hedgecock. Description: CLAN BUILDING: Chapter 9, "Rock of Ages" — David Xanatos makes his final play for the Rock — in broad daylight when the gargoyles sleep as stone! But will the Illuminati be pleased with the end result? And what’s this obsession over Fox’s new shoes? 24 pages.
HAUNTED MANSION #8 - B&W. Creators: Various. Description:The Happy Haunting continues, or maybe not so happy. This issue features a story penned by Boing Boing editor and noted science fiction author and journalist Cory Doctorow. Also in this issue, the story of the woman on the top of the headstone by Jennifer de Guzman and Brian Belew and another installment of the Misery of the Manse by Dan Vado and Drew Rausch. 24 pages.
JACKSON THE PIG PLUSH TOY - Description: From the pages of Chumble Spuzz comes Jackson the Pig. A lovable little creature who happens to be possessed by the Devil, Jackson will be what all the cool kids buy this year. A plush doll standing about 6" high and measuring 7" from tail to demon-possesed snout, Jackson the Pig is limited to 1200 pieces, allocations may occur.
JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC DIRECTORS CUT SC (NEW PRINTING) - B&W. Creators: Jhonen Vasquez. Description: Available again. Dark and disturbingly funny, JTHM follows the adventures of Johnny (you can call him Nny), who lives with a pair of styrofoam doughboys that encourage his madness, a wall that constantly needs a fresh coat of blood, and — oh, yeah — his victims in various states of torture! Collecting issues #1-7 of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, as well as material seen before only in Carpe NoctemMagazine. 168 pages. (7x10)
LENORE PVC SET #2 - Description: Ooh, scary!! Taxidermy in his chair, looming, staring at us with those empty haunted eyes. And, eek! The Spam Witch on her broom with cat and dog in tow. Creeeepy! Ah, thank goodness, here comes Lenore in her cute little bunny suit. But, what’s this? Aiieeee! She’s got a knife! And a mallet! And she’s ready for battle! Help us all!! Based on original art from Roman Dirge, with his full involvement and approval, the latest Lenore PVC set is sure to charm you. Containing three figures, approx. 4" tall in a full color window box. Scheduled to arrive in April.
LENORE VOL. 2: WEDGIES SC - Partial Color. Creators: Roman Dirge. Description: Available again. Wedgies! collects issues #5-8 of the triple-Eisner nominated series Lenore, plus an all-new eight page full-color Lenore tale by Roman Dirge. Witness the adventures of everyone's favorite cute little dead girl once again as lots o' killin' and accidental brutal mayhem run rampant in this collection of wholesome goodness! 104 pages. (7x10)
LITTLE SCROWLIE VOL. 1: CALL OF CUTHBERT SC - B&W. Creators: Todd Meister & Jen Feinberg. Description: Available again. Chronicling the adventures of a particularly scrowlie cat and her friends in their cosmic battle with an evil straight out of today's headlines, Volume 1 collects issues #1-4 of Little Scrowlie along with bonus stories and pin-ups, while Volume 2 collects issues #5-9 in which a credit-enabled fashion zombie army is unleashed onto the unsuspecting world! 120 pages. (7x10)
LITTLE SCROWLIE VOL. 2: DAWN OF THE FASHION VICTIMS SC - B&W. Creators: Todd Meister & Jen Feinberg. Description: Available again. Chronicling the adventures of a particularly scrowlie cat and her friends in their cosmic battle with an evil straight out of today's headlines, Volume 1 collects issues #1-4 of Little Scrowlie along with bonus stories and pin-ups, while Volume 2 collects issues #5-9 in which a credit-enabled fashion zombie army is unleashed onto the unsuspecting world! 160 pages. (6x9)
LITTLE SCROWLIE VOL. 3: APOCALYPSE SCROWL SC - B&W. Creators: Todd Meister & Jennifer Feinberg. Description: The final chapter of Little Scrowlie is a descent into madness and banality, as Scrowlie and friends embark on a quest that takes them, first into the outer suburbs, and finally to Hell's representative city on earth — Las Vegas! Suburban occultists, panicked christians, vegan vampires, pirate punks and the ever-hungry Moloch alternately help and hinder Scrowlie on this, her last adventure. 144 pages.
REX LIBRIS #10 - B&W. Creators: James Turner. Description: Circe notices a flaw in Rex's plan to document his life in comic book form, which leads to a showdown with Rex's publisher, B. Barry Horst, and the reappearance of an old and eccentric troublemaker. Meanwhile, the W.R.A.I.T.H. Executive plots revenge against the Middleton Public Library! 24 pages.
WEIRDLY WORLD OF STRANGE EGGS GN - B&W. Creators: Reilly, Mann & Ahlquist. Description: Available again. Join Kip and Kelly Hatcher, a brother and sister who receive strange and dangerous eggs that hatch into a variety of monsters that need… love and a good home. Along the way the siblings must battle a mutated vampire bat, a monster tree, a brainwashed veterinarian, and a party hat with teeth. Warped and odd, Strange Eggs is an all-ages kids tale! 80 pages.
Anarchy Studios/Harris Comics
VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY: WINTER 2008 (CHIN REGULAR ED.) - Full Color. Creators: Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin & Gonzalez. Description: Chaos has been defeated, but at a price — the world as we know it has ended and Washington lies in ruins! A new era dawns as Vampirella begins to pick up the pieces with Pendragon and Adam Van Helsing by her side at last. Meanwhile, the government has declared a state of emergency and has unleashed demon hunters to track down those who destroyed the capital! Their number one target? A certain female vampire! Plus, another classic Archie Goodwin and Jose Gonzales tale is newly recolored and remastered in this issue, which serves as a great jumping-on point! Available with regular covers from Al Rio and Joyce Chin, and special limited black-and-white editions of each cover! 56 pages.
VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY: WINTER 2008 (CHIN B&W ED.) - Full Color. Creators: Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin & Gonzalez. Description: Chaos has been defeated, but at a price — the world as we know it has ended and Washington lies in ruins! A new era dawns as Vampirella begins to pick up the pieces with Pendragon and Adam Van Helsing by her side at last. Meanwhile, the government has declared a state of emergency and has unleashed demon hunters to track down those who destroyed the capital! Their number one target? A certain female vampire! Plus, another classic Archie Goodwin and Jose Gonzales tale is newly recolored and remastered in this issue, which serves as a great jumping-on point! Available with regular covers from Al Rio and Joyce Chin, and special limited black-and-white editions of each cover! 56 pages.
VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY: WINTER 2008 (RIO REGULAR ED.) - Full Color. Creators: Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin & Gonzalez. Description: Chaos has been defeated, but at a price — the world as we know it has ended and Washington lies in ruins! A new era dawns as Vampirella begins to pick up the pieces with Pendragon and Adam Van Helsing by her side at last. Meanwhile, the government has declared a state of emergency and has unleashed demon hunters to track down those who destroyed the capital! Their number one target? A certain female vampire! Plus, another classic Archie Goodwin and Jose Gonzales tale is newly recolored and remastered in this issue, which serves as a great jumping-on point! Available with regular covers from Al Rio and Joyce Chin, and special limited black-and-white editions of each cover! 56 pages.
VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY: WINTER 2008 (RIO B&W ED.) - Full Color. Creators: Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin & Gonzalez. Description: Chaos has been defeated, but at a price — the world as we know it has ended and Washington lies in ruins! A new era dawns as Vampirella begins to pick up the pieces with Pendragon and Adam Van Helsing by her side at last. Meanwhile, the government has declared a state of emergency and has unleashed demon hunters to track down those who destroyed the capital! Their number one target? A certain female vampire! Plus, another classic Archie Goodwin and Jose Gonzales tale is newly recolored and remastered in this issue, which serves as a great jumping-on point! Available with regular covers from Al Rio and Joyce Chin, and special limited black-and-white editions of each cover! 56 pages.
VAMPIRELLA: "IN THE BLOOD" DELUXE ART PRINT - Full Color. Description: "In the Blood" features the gorgeous work of Tom Fleming, from one of the most popular Vampirella covers in recent history! Printed on glossy stock, this high-quality 11" x 17" print is suitable for framing and is strictly limited to 1,000 copies, allocations may occur. (11x17)
Antarctic Press
AP HOW TO COLOR FOR COMICS SUPERSIZED SC - Full Color. Creators: Guru-Efx. Description: Available again. This is it! The premiere guide to coloring comics by some of the hottest talent in the industry! This guide shows you through all the necessary steps for taking your work from line art to full, raging color! Learn special effects, the cel-anime style, digital painting, and much more! You even get a CD-ROM of practice art on which to hone your skills! 144 pages. (8x10)
AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA SUPERSIZED VOL. 1 SC - B&W. Creators: Various. Description: Available again. Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Featuring incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa and David Hutchison, all in 8" x 10" magazine-sized manga-monster collections! Cover by Ben Dunn and Fred Perry. 192 pages. (8x11)
AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA SUPERSIZED VOL. 2 SC - B&W. Creators: Various. Description: Available again. Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Featuring incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa and David Hutchison, all in 8" x 10" magazine-sized manga-monster collections! Cover by Ben Dunn and Fred Perry. 192 pages. (8x12)
AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA SUPERSIZED VOL. 3 SC - B&W. Creators: Various. Description: Available again. Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Featuring incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa and David Hutchison, all in 8" x 10" magazine-sized manga-monster collections! Cover by Ben Dunn and Fred Perry. 192 pages. (8x13)
AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA SUPERSIZED VOL. 4 SC - B&W. Creators: Various. Description: Available again. Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Featuring incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa and David Hutchison, all in 8" x 10" magazine-sized manga-monster collections! Cover by Ben Dunn and Fred Perry. 192 pages. (8x14)
BEST OF ROD ESPINOSA DVD - Description: Available again. Antarctic Press proudly presents a stellar collection of one of its premier creators, the one and only Rod Espinosa! This archive collector's set (2 disks) includes such visual masterpieces as Battle Girlz, The Courageous Princess, Chronicles of the Universe, Dinowars, DragonPro, Neotopia, New Alice in Wonderland, and MetaDocs, all cover-to-cover, in one convenient package! The signed, limited-edition copy features a case sleeve on the outside and a free copy of the Battle Girlz Pocket Manga on the inside! Limited to 100 copies, so allocations may occur!
GOLD DIGGER #92 - Full Color. Creators: Fred Perry. Description: Gina Diggers has finally made her way into the titanic nerve center of the ancient dragon-slaying colossus, Gigliathon! Once she shuts down its terrible engines and the dreaded psionic howl it emanates, she discovers a bank of information within the relic's memory. Carefully accessing the alien data, Gina unravels images of the final days of her former arch-enemy — the fate of Alfred Steiner Peachbody! 32 pages.
GOLD DIGGER II POCKET MANGA VOL. 3 - B&W. Creators: Fred Perry. Description: Gina's mother Julia continues her quest to regain her honor and title of Arms-Master of her home world of Jade. But with Julia's arch-rival G'nolga being backed by the Earthly supervillains Tirant and Array and some ancient super-technology, even if Julia wins, the cost might be too high! Collects Gold Digger Vol. 3 #16-21. 136 pages. (5x7)
GOLD DIGGER SOURCEBOOK #13 - Full Color. Creators: Fred Perry & Doug Dlin. Description: The ultimate Gold Digger information guide continues! This indispensable handbook series will tell you exactly who's who and what's what in the GD-verse! Get character stats (perfect for GD role-play gaming!), histories, aliases, allegiances and more! This issue bursts at the seams with info on everything from Sith to Techninja, from the Stalkers to Team Elite! It's Gold Digger, A to Z! 32 pages.
GOLD DIGGER ULTIMATE COLLECTION TWO DISC DVD-ROM VOL. 1 - Creators: Fred Perry. Description: Available again. Antarctic Press brings you every single issue of Gold Digger material Fred Perry has ever done to date in one convenient, two-disc DVD-ROM archive collector's set! That's every issue since the first mini-series, cover-to-cover, including all those wacky, vintage ads, and all the Fred-drawn specials and short stories!
NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #157 - B&W. Creators: RobBevard & Ben Dunn. Description:Gold Digger Crossover! Determined to cut down on local crime, Mayor Arnie — the gun-toting, armor-wearing, sword-wielding, vigilante badass — decides to form a young superhero team. But when their public displays of heroism draw the attention of a wide variety of villains, Gold Digger's Agency Zero has to step in! Teen superheroes, WW2 supervillains, and covert government agents collide in a massive, super-shutdown free-for-all! It's a break-the-internet-in-half, one-issue mini-event, after which Ninja High School will never be the same! 32 pages.
PIRATES VS. NINJAS II: UP THE ANTE #7 - [7 of 8] Full Color. Creators: Perry, Hartman, Bevard & Hutchison. Description: The mad demi-god Odin and his band of Vikings have brought forth Ragnarok, seeking a new world order. To stop him, an unholy alliance has been formed between eternal enemies, Pirates and Ninjas. Armed with the Disaster Blade, the Arm of Poseidon, and a lowly, bookworm scribe from London, these two rival forces will save the world or kill each other trying — or both! Mountains will be crushed, opposition will be destroyed, and lives wil be lost. It's nonstop action, combat and mayhem in this penultimate issue! 32 pages.
PIRATES VS. NINJAS POCKET MANGA VOL. 1 - B&W. Creators: Fred Perry, Wes Hartman, Joe Wight & Craig Babiar. Description: Available again. Yaar! The original hit mini-series now collected! Whose side are you on? What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? Is there a God? Who would win in a fight, pirates or ninjas? Since time immemorial, Man has pondered these cosmic questions. It is no secret that pirates and ninjas have always been at odds. At long last, two of history's most formidable opponents in physical combat will meet in the arena of destiny for the ultimate showdown! And the burning question will finally be answered in this genocidal free-for-all. Let the greatest battle of all time commence! Collects Pirates vs. Ninjas #1-4. 128 pages. (5x7)
ROD ESPINOSA'S PRINCE OF HEROES #1 - [1 of 3] Full Color. Creators: Rod Espinosa. Description: From the celebrated creator of The Courageous Princess and Neotopia comes what is sure to be his next masterpiece, the highly anticipated epic adventure, Prince of Heroes! Born on a distant planet and crossing galaxies to reach his final destination, a young boy discovers he has a promising legacy. Ronen does not want to leave his home planet, but his mother Aiymie tells him he must meet his father at the edge of the universe. A kingdom awaits, but only if he has the courage to claim it. However, they must struggle through the chaos of a rapidly disintegrating empire! Blending a unique mix of Science Fantasy, martial arts action, strange new worlds, warrior princes, and alien societies, Prince of Heroes is the kind of sweeping epic Star Wars fans are clamoring for! Come see why Rod's critically acclaimed work is so often described as "breathtaking", "gorgeous", and "exceptional"! 32 pages.
WEAPONS FILE: EXTREME ARSENAL SUPERSIZED #1 - B&W. Creators: Guru-Efx. Description: The industry's premiere weapon photo-reference title is taking another shot — hundreds of 'em! Hundreds of reference photos of the most popular and visually interesting firearms, photographed from 360 degrees and at three different points of view: worm's-eye, eye level, and bird's-eye. This book will enhance any artist's work, providing an easy-to-use guide for creating realistic depictions of widely used firearms. 144 pages. (8x11)
Ape Entertainment
FABLEWOOD VOL. 1 GN - Full Color. Description: Featuring thirteen complete fantasy stories, from sword-and-sorcery to slice-of-life, Fablewood features the creations of Ryan Ottley and Manny Trembley, Flight alumni J.P. Ahonen and Sarah Mensinga, and Chris Studabaker with his Day Prize-nominated tale which Dave Sim called "evocative, austere and expressionistic” 144 pages.
MISADVENTURES OF CLARK & JEFFERSON #3 - [3 of 4] Full Color. Creators: Jay Carvajal & Marc Borstel. Description: The casualties are mounting as the "creatures from the sky" continue their brutal assault on the Fort where Clark & Jefferson are holed up. The remaining survivors have devised a way to get aboard the spaceship and destroy it. The problem is getting off of it alive! 32 pages.
Arcana Studio
CLOCKWORK GIRL #3 - [3 of 4] Full Color. Creators: Sean O’Reilly, Kevin Hanna & Grant Bond. Description: Experiencing life and love for the first time, Huxley and Tesla have formed a unique and inseparable bond. But preventing their happiness, and their love, the two mad scientists wage a vicious war against each other where the Clockwork Girl and the Mutant Boy are bystanders caught in the middle. Arcana’s Sean O’Reilly and Disney’s Kevin Hanna have created a wonderful all-ages fairy-tale beautifully illustrated by Revere’s Grant Bond. 32 pages.
EVE: VAMPIRE DIVA #2 - [2 of 4] Full Color. Creators: Frank J. Laperch & Ash Jackson. Description: Eve and Girdron must battle their way out of Sylvania’s club, “The Tourniquet.” In the process, Eve frees Devon and NYC has an out of control werewolf on the loose. Eve is forced to host a party for her reality show and as if being surrounded by Hollywood and music people wasn’t bad enough, Devon shows up — and it’s a full moon! This party is going to get a bit hairy! 32 pages.
KADE: SUN OF PERDITION HC - Full Color. Creators: Sean O’Reilly & Stjepan Sejic. Description: During the Black Sun, under the Eye of God, angels may fall to Earth. These Fallen Angels have left the grace of God and act without consequence. Many try to spite their Creator by possessing the anemic spirits of those who are morally corrupt, using them as their demonic servants. As a Child of the Black Sun, Kade is the ageless balance that tips the dark scale back towards the light, as he hunts the demons and The Fallen. Kade and Ezra have been hunting demons for nearly a thousand years. Another Black Sun is on the horizon and with it, one of the most powerful enemies known to man. 120 pages. (7x10) Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
Archaia Studios Press
ENGINEER #2 - [2 of 4] Full Color. Creators: Brian Churilla & Jeremy Shepherd. Description: The Engineer's quest results in catastrophic consequences at every turn. Can he restore the Konstrukt in time to undo the damage that has been done? Will he be able to destroy the ancient creature that is devouring the fabric of reality itself? Massive bat creatures and throngs of crab-warriors abound in this action-packed sci-fi spectacle for the ages! 32 pages.
HYBRID BASTARDS! #2 - [2 of 3] Full Color. Creators: Tom Pinchuk & Kate Glasheen. Description: The Hybrid Bastards are getting back at daddy. Trashing his condo didn't accomplish much, so now, these quirky creatures are doing something guaranteed to get his attention — they're going to steal his money! It's a mad caper that's crazy enough to work, but there are two colossal problems. One, someone's ratting them out to their terribly embarrassed father. And two, their father just happens to be Zeus, the mighty Greek god! 24 pages. Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
MISERICORDIA #2 - [2 of 11] Full Color. Creators: Rebekah Brem. Description: Luscinia Solita’s life as a refugee in the underground city takes a frightening turn when her affair with a humanoid boy from The Surface becomes public knowledge, and a loved one’s betrayal leads to a violent confrontation between Luscinia and The Humanoid Police. 32 pages. Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
MOUSE GUARD: WINTER 1152 #4 - [4 of 6] Full Color. Creators: David Petersen. Description: Deep in the subterranean weasel stronghold of Darkheather, Saxon wakes to find himself in the horrific mass grave of his fallen Guard mice from the Winter War of 1149. In the mouse tomb he must face the cages, shackles, pelts, and bones of the past. Above on the icy surface of the mouse territories Lieam and Celanawe face the one-eyed owl as they wield sword and Black Axe against the feathered predator. 24 pages. (8x8)
PRIMORDIA #3 - [3 of 3] Full Color. Creators: John R. Fultz & Roel Wielinga. Description: Neptor the Wise brings Alleyar and Driniel into the Cloud Realm to claim the divine legacy of their fathers. Cast into the demon-haunted pits of the Netherworld, the brothers seek a path to unearthly vengeance. When the Gods of Primordia convene in a cosmic confrontation, Driniel's actions change the worlds of both gods and men forever. Meanwhile, Vega learns the ancient history of the Darkling Folk and makes a momentous decision! 32 pages. Publisher Rating: MATURE THEMES.
Archie Comic Publications
ARCHIE COMICS SET (NOV 07) (5) - Description:ARCHIE COMICS SET (NOV 07) (5) - Set contains: Archie #581 - (Craig Boldman & Stan Goldberg) Archie need a "Forget Me Not" when he miraculously remembers the anniversary of his first date with Veronica, but can he remember to get her a gift she doesn’t already have? When Mr. Lodge’s favorite artist goes abstract and creates a "MESS-terpiece," he suspects Archie of tampering with his paintings! When Betty keeps slipping a little "Surprise" into Archie’s back pockets, Archie wonders if he’s absentmindedly taking things he shouldn’t! Finally, it's “Just Plain Wrong” when Veronica has to break a date with Archie to entertain the son of one of her father’s clients, but in the end, it’s Archie who makes the real power play! 32 pp. Betty #171 - (George Gladir, Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg) The winter blues are that much bluer for Betty when Veronica emails photos of her Hawaiian vacation to Betty as "Consolation." Someone needs to “Hold the Phone” when Archie and Betty mix their cell phones up — which spells big trouble for Veronica when she sends text messages to try to ditch a night out with Betty in favor of a date with Archie! When stress has Betty utterly exhausted, Veronica introduces her to "The Treatment" of the pampered spa life! Betty makes a "Clean Sweep" of the TV room so she and Archie can watch a movie — but with a scary movie and bowl of popcorn on the agenda, can it stay clean for long? 32 pp. Betty & Veronica #233 - (Various) So just what was the relationship between parents and teenagers like in "The Wild Twenties" — 1920s, that is? This telling tale is filled with nostalgia for the fads and fashions of yesterday — and parental gripes that still seem strangely familiar! Don’t miss the majestic mayhem when a duke, a prince, a king, a crowned head, some dogs and a duped darling collide in this "Royal Flush!" When Betty and Veronica get lost in the “Second World” of simulated computer worlds, can Archie bring them back to “actual” reality? And will Veronica ever say “Enough About Me,” or does she want everyone else to be Veronica-centered, too? 32 pp. Jughead #187 - (Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey) Mr. Lodge drives a competitor’s business out of town, but not before Jughead claims its “Coming Soon” sign. Now as Jughead tries to get the sign home, Mr. Lodge sees it all over town and is convinced his rival is planning a major takeover! Also, Archie is always coming to Jughead for advice, but now that he needs advice on winning over a certain girl, Jughead is shocked to find he’s consulting Trula Twyst! Will Trula’s advice on the girl prove successful — or will Jughead’s unheeded warnings about Trula end in disaster? Later, Jughead decides to sing for his supper, and those who hear him are glad to stuff his mouth with food! Finally, The Archies have a new “big idea” — custom instruments designed to match the personalities of each of the band members 32 pp. Sabrina Vol. 2 #91 - (Tania Del Rio & Jim Amash) The “Duality Wands” have raised the gauntlet for Sabrina, giving her even more abilities than the considerable powers granted her before. But this substantial new power comes at a steep price. Now that she has the power to set things right and even destroy her enemies, is Sabrina in danger of succumbing to a far more dangerous threat? 32 pp.