Previews #269 (vol. XXI #2, feb11) previews publications

SC, 224pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

(W) Pat Mills (A) Greg Staples, Clint Langley

Sent on a quest by the Earth Goddess to destroy the Blood God, Slaine has now been reborn in the time of the Normans as Robin Goodfellow, King of the Greenwood. First, he has to seek out his beloved Niamh (herself reborn as a Christian nun called Marian), and together they must learn the secret name of the beast so that Slaine can destroy it as the Lord of Misrule! (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.99

(W) Kevin Rubio (A) Alfonso Ruiz

The acclaimed super-comedy continues as the origin of the world's greatest super-villain, Abyss, is revealed! But beware of aliens bearing gifts. As Eric Hoffman discovers, whatever makes you stronger can still kill you!

32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50

(W) Tony Trov, Johnny Zito (A) The Rahzzah

Based on the character created by Golden Age legends Gardner Fox and Sheldon Moldoff! In the pulp New York of the 1950s, Moon Girl looks to a life beyond her role as champion of the counter-culture and social revolution. However, she is forced back into action when fanatics, inspired by her adventures, begin enforcing their own brand of justice. It's "Mad Men meets The Dark Knight" in this beautifully painted series featured in the FCBD 2011 issue!

32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $3.50

(W/A) Various

Authorized and supervised by Gerry Anderson himself, some of the most thrilling stories from the classic years of the weekly British children's comic are collected in this volume of reprints, including material never before reprinted. From its launch 1965, TV Century 21 (later known simply as TV 21) was the smash-hit British comic of the 1960's, with stories illustrated by giants such as Frank Bellamy, Don Harley, Mike Noble, Ron and Gerry Embleton, and "Cervic." (C: 0-1-2)

RES. from Previews Vol. XX #7 (JUL101113)

SC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC
BLOOD ALONE OMNIBUS TP

(W/A) Masayuki Takano

There are worse things than being a vampire. For recently turned vampiress Minato Misaki, there is nothing more painful than watching her human companion, the former vampire hunter turned investigative author, Kurose Kuroe, risk his life to protect her. But Kuroe's supernatural investigations make him a regular target of the creatures of the night. The only way to save him from these deadly threats may be to do the one thing that Misaki fears the most: to turn Kuroe into a vampire for his own protection!

SC, 5x7, 576pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99

(W/A) Yu Aida

The Social Welfare Agency: a secret counter-terrorism unit for the Italian government that rescues troubled young girls and turns them into cybernetically-enhanced ruthless killers who do the government's dirty work. Yet the child assassins are not as heartless as they were programmed to be. Henrietta struggles with her conflicted feelings towards her handler Jose, while fellow agent Triela combats her own inner demons as she strives to remember the girl she once was.

SC, 5x7, 576pgs, B&W (2 of 2) SRP: $15.99

(W/A) Peter Pants

The female prisoners of a maximum security prison disappear one by one, and it's easy to guess who is responsible when his face and name are on the cover of the book. Play along with this cheeky, campy, horror comic come to life as real-life and real-sexy girls scream and strip naked as the cruel Doktor and his naughty nurse terrorize these "lonely lusty nymphos in chains" with devices and jokes that will make anyone wince. Naked action and girls in bondage make this a combination of MAD and Playboy if Rob Zombie were the publisher!

MATURE THEMES

36pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $9.95
SWEATDROP STUDIOS
DROP DEAD MONSTROUS GN

(W/A) Various

We've created a monster! Or at least an anthology featuring comics about all sorts of monsters, from the close-to-home monsters you might find in your backyard, to exotic monsters from fairy tales, from the other side of the world, and from the far reaches of time and space. Each of the seven artists featured in this book have their own personal take on the monstrous theme.

SC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $9.50

(W) Sonia Leong (A) Stereoblind

Wishing she could get Steve to love her the way she loves her soft toys, Jenny wonders if the secret to being loved is in the stuffing itself. Comparing herself to the more popular girls in class, she realises her problem — she lacks the stuffing! Borrowing "love" from her fluffy friends, she "stuffs" herself and goes to school.

SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99

(W/A) Selina Dean

Ranging from cute fairy tales to existential dramas, this volume includes 12 different short stories created by Selina Dean for comics printed with Sweatdrop Studios as issues or in anthologies, as well as some previously unpublished material.

SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.00

SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.

ADULT MATERIAL

SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.

ADULT MATERIAL

SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.

ADULT MATERIAL

SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

(W) Mike Raicht, Brian Smith (A) Charles Paul Wilson III

Unsuccessful in their quest thus far, the band of heroic toys travel farther behind enemy lines in search of their human master. There they uncover the true history of the mysterious closet realm known as the Dark in the bombed out husk of a ruined Zoo. Battle weary and vastly outnumbered by the armies of the cunning Boogeyman, Maxwell the teddy bear and Percy the piggy bank lead their troops into the savage wilds of the Jungle in search of sanctuary. Loyalties will be tested and horrible secrets exposed.

SC, 8x8, 144pgs, FC SRP: $16.99

(W) Ian Fleming (W/A) Various

This omnibus edition is packed with thrilling action as James Bond faces enemies both old and new. In On Her Majesty's Secret Service and You Only Live Twice SPECTRE returns along with Bond's greatest adversary Ernst Stavro Blofeld, while in The Man with the Golden Gun the secret agent finds himself in the sights of deadly assassin Francesco Scaramanga. (C: 0-1-2)

RES. from Previews Vol. XX #7 (JUL101124)

SC, 7.5x9, 344pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
RAT PACK HC

(W) Gerry Finley-Day (A) Carlos Ezquerra

War is a dirty business, so who better than criminals to fight it? When Major Taggart breaks four military convicts out of jail, they think they're headed for Easy Street — but they couldn't be more wrong! Matthew Dancer: thief and knifeman. Ronald Weasel: safe-cracker. "The Turk": muscle. Joe Rogan: athleticism. Before, they were scum, now they're the Rat Pack! (C: 0-1-2)

RES. from Previews Vol. XX #5 (MAY101116)

HC, 9x12, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
TITAN COMICS
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS MAGAZINE #4

This issue of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Magazine wraps up coverage of Season 3 with stunning guides to the last batch of episodes, including all the heroes, villains and deadly droids they contain — and all the surprise revelations that dropped jaws every Friday night! Plus puzzles, posters, and the best of our reader letters, photos and drawings! All this, plus an awesome new comic strip and our usual fantastic sweepstakes! (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)

Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
CLINT #8

(W/A) Various

Comic maestro Mark Millar pours on molten mayhem in both Kick-Ass 2 and Superior as his two teenage heroes continue their respective wars against evil. Plus, Garth Ennis' The Pro lifts the soft, wet underbelly of the superhero genre, and there's a whole stable full of new comic strips and features swelling this issue to capacity! Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)

MATURE THEMES

NEWSSTAND—100pgs, FC SRP: $6.99

PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—100pgs, FC SRP: $6.99

(W) Alan Martin (A) Rufus Dayglo

Is this really the end of the Greatest Romance of All Time: Tank Girl and Booga? Is there no way back for the two of them? Is their true love really to fall afoul of science's evil machinations? Is it really the end of civilization as we know it?

36pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99

(W/A) Various

Titmouse Volume 1 is not a cartoon. It is also not a comic book, not a magazine, and it’s not a book — it’s a Mook, a magazine-book. Like Sushi, Mook is an addictive Japanese concept that will take the world by storm. We have assembled a team of weirdo artist-types to create this 100 page hardcover anthology and printed it in full color on fancy paper featuring comic strips, paintings, and interviews from some of the art world’s most interesting individuals. It’s 1/3 Heavy Metal, 1/3 MAD Magazine, 1/3 Juxtapoz, and 1/3 Ralph Bakshi film-on-paper, fancy paper.

MATURE THEMES

HC, 8x11, 100pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
TOKYOPOP
GHOSTFACE VOLUME 1

(W/A) Min-Woo Hyung

Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Alcohol Use, Excessive Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Nondescript Nudity

A new graphic novel series from the creator of PRIEST! The island Sodo is home to the most reprehensible criminals, who live here in isolation without fear of further prosecution by the state. The only rule felons must abide by is this: never leave the island – otherwise one becomes a Ghostface, hunted and killed like a feral animal. But when the wrongly accused threatens to shatter the very foundation of the island, a mass paranoia consumes Sodo, and the line between tormenter and prey suddenly becomes blurred...

SC, 8x12, 140pgs, B&W $17.99
PRIEST: PURGATORY

(W) Dan Jolley (A) Diego Yapur

Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)

The prequel to the 3D film PRIEST continues, as three Priests and a Priestess are sent into the heart of the vampire nesting grounds to recover a lost holy relic that could turn the tide of the human/vampire war.

SC, 7x10, 108pgs, FC (2 of 4) $19.99
DEADMAN WONDERLAND VOLUME 5

(W) Jinsei Kataoka (A) Kazuma Kondou

Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Alcohol Reference, Mild Fanservice, Moderate Gore, Moderate Language, Moderate Violence, Non-Sexual Full Body Nudity, Tobacco Reference/Use

In this next volume, Ganta asks to be trained by Senji, and he discovers an astonishing amount of power dormant within his Branches of Sin.

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 8) $10.99
FATE/STAY NIGHT VOLUME 11

(W) TYPE-MOON (A) Dat Nishiwaki

Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Gore, Mild Violence

Shiro Emiya is about to turn from amateur mechanic to amateur sorcerer. And his timing couldn’t be worse...

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 12) $10.99
SAMURAI HAREM: ASU NO YOICHI VOLUME 8

(W/A) Yu Minamoto

Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) for: Explicit Fanservice, Mild Gore, Mild Violence, Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Tobacco Reference/Use

A teenaged boy on a quest for martial arts knowledge ends up in a dojo in the big city... with four super-hot babes!

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 13) $12.99
SGT. FROG VOLUME 21

(W/A) Mine Yoshizaki

Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Moderate Language, Moderate Violence

FINAL VOLUME! He phoned home...but the mothership is screening its calls.

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (21 of 21) $10.99
MAID SHOKUN VOLUME 1

(W) Nanki Satou (A) Akira Kiduki

Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Fanservice, Mild Violence, Moderate Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Tobacco Reference/Use

This slice-of-life manga is a lovely exploration of the inner workings of a Maid Cafe, filled with laughter and romance, joy and heartbreak.

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $10.99
AION VOLUME 3

(W/A) Yuna Kagesaki

Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+)

The long-time war between mermaids and the witches continues – in volume 3 of this groundbreaking new series from the creator of CHIBI VAMPIRE!

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 6) $10.99
HAPPY CAFE VOLUME 8

(W/A) Kou Matsuzuki

Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Cartoon Violence, Mild Fanservice, Sexual Innuendo, Potty Humor

Small klutzy girl gets a job at a cafe run by two older hot guys. She struggles at first but learns to be of use to the cafe and gets close to the male characters.

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 15) $10.99
THE STELLAR SIX OF GINGACHO VOLUME 3

(W/A) Yuuki Fujimoto

Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Alcohol Reference, Slapstick Humor

The charming adventures of the Stellar Six, in search of the true meaning of friendship and love, continue.

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 10) $10.99
.HACK// G.U. (NOVEL) VOLUME 4 POP-FICTION NOVEL

(W) Tatsuya Hamazaki

Rating: Y (Youth 10+)

Series Summary:

Product Synopsis:

In .hack//G.U.'s thrilling fourth volume, the adventures of Haseo, his friend Shino, and Atoli, an Avatar, come to an exciting conclusion!

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $10.99
HANAKO AND THE TERROR OF ALLEGORY VOLUME 4

(W/A) Sakae Esuno

Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) for: Mild Violence, Moderate Fanservice, Moderate Gore, Sexual Partial Nudity

In this final volume, after suddenly being rushed by a swarm of dolls, Aso flees from Nozomi so that he may not harm Kanae's body.

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $10.99
PLATINUM GARDEN VOLUME 8

(W/A) Maki Fujita

Rating: T (Teen Age 13+)

Mizuki is very happy about Kazura’s feelings toward him, but he can't accept them. But just why is that so? It’s all in this next exciting volume of Platinum Garden!

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 15) $10.99
PORTRAIT OF M AND N VOLUME 5

(W/A) Higuchi Tachibana

Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) for: Mild Gore, Sexual Innuendo, Aggression, Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity

She’s masochistic. He’s narcissistic. But all they want is to be normal high school students!

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 6) $10.99
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A THE COMPLETE ESSEX COUNTY TP (SECOND PRINTING)

(W/A) Jeff Lemire

This critically-acclaimed graphic novel was recently chosen as one of Canada Reads’ Top 5 Essential Canadian Novels of the Decade, and it is also the winner of the American Library Association’s Alex Award, the Doug Wright Award, and the Joe Shuster Award. Set in an imaginary version of Jeff Lemire’s hometown, Essex County is an intimate study of an eccentric farming community, and a tender meditation on family, memory, grief, secrets, and reconciliation. (FEB098164)

SC, 6.5x9, 512pgs SRP: $29.95

(W) Eric Skillman (A) Jhomar Soriano

Nick Archer isn’t much of a detective, but he’s managed to get himself one pretty sweet surveillance gig: once a week he sends a jealous millionaire the photos that prove his wife is faithful, leaving Nick plenty of free nights to spend making a liar of both himself and the client’s wife. But when the client turns up dead, his cheating wife is the prime suspect and it’s up to Nick to clear her, except Nick has connections to this case that go deeper than anyone realizes. (C: 0-1-3)

HC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95

(W/A) Ludovic Debeurme

This internationally acclaimed graphic novel was named one of Les Essentiels D'Angouleme (the 5 "Essential" graphic novels of the Angouleme International Comics Festival) and recipient of the prestigious René Goscinny Prize. Author Ludovic Debeurme takes on the difficult world of adolescence, following the life of a young anorexic woman and her troubled relationships. Debeurme explores life and fantasies with elegant clean graphics and a profound love of the games of childhood. (C: 0-1-3)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 6x9, 544pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
BLANKETS GN

(W/A) Craig Thompson

Wrapped in the landscape of a blustery Wisconsin winter, Blankets explores the sibling rivalry of two brothers growing up in the isolated country, and the budding romance of two coming-of-age lovers. A tale of security and discovery, of playfulness and tragedy, of a fall from grace and the origins of faith. (STAR19060)

SC, 7x10, 592pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95

(W/A) Will Dinski

In a town where movie-star good looks are only a surgery away, it’s hard to tell what’s real. A cosmetic surgeon takes pride in his best work — an ingénue of the silver screen literally built for success. While he works to convince her that one more surgery will perfect her looks, his aging wife struggles to keep his interest, and his ambitious assistant moves to usurp his practice. (FEB108347)

MATURE THEMES

HC, 8x5.25, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
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12-GAUGE COMICS
THE BOONDOCK SAINTS: MOB WAR #2

(W) Troy Duffy, J.B. Love (A) Guus Floor

The End is here. The landscape of the 1960's New York criminal underworld lies in ruins, and Il Duce stands victorious. Or does he? Those left standing may have other plans, including a man now known as The Roman. Join Boondock Saints creator Troy Duffy for the final installment of "The Secret History of Il Duce" as you learn the full story behind events in Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day!

COVER A—32pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $3.99

COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
MAGUS #5

(W) Jon Price, David Norton (A) Rebekah Isaacs

In the thrilling conclusion of "From the Ashes," Darius and Lena find themselves fighting for their lives against a deadly group of magic-haters. Trapped behind enemy lines, the pair makes a desperate attempt to flee before facing dire consequences. Can their friends reach them in time? If they do, will their efforts be enough to save them from the dangerous men holding them hostage?

32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99

Okami is one of the newest Capcom action game boasting a very unique art style that is heavily inspired by Japanese watercolor painting. This guide will take you behind-the-scenes of the wonderful world of the amazing artwork that defines this beautiful video game! The 288 full-color pages are filled with concept sketches, character design drawings, location designs, and production notes from the creators, giving you the most in-depth look at the fantasy world of Okami! A truly inspiring book that is translated into English for the first time! (MAY073783)

SC, 8x12, 288pgs, FC $39.99
STARS OF THE MONTH
DARKSTALKERS VOL. 1 TP

(SEP058195)

SC, 6x8, 144pgs, FC $12.99
DARKSTALKERS VOL. 2 TP

(MAR101163)

SC, 6x8, 144pgs, FC $12.99
STREET FIGHTER LEGENDS VOL. 1: SAKURA TP

(OCT063730)

SC, 6x8, 128pgs, FC $12.99
STREET FIGHTER LEGENDS VOL. 2: CHUN-LI TP

(JUL091089)

SC, 6x8, 128pgs, FC $12.99
STREET FIGHTER LEGENDS VOL. 3: IBUKI TP

(SEP101153)

SC, 6x8, 128pgs, FC $12.99
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STILL AVAILABLE
VENT VOLUME 1 SC

(A) Omar Dogan, Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz, Arnold Tsang, Joe Ng, Long Vo, Various

Celebrating UDON’s 10th anniversary! For the past decade, UDON has captured the imagination of fans worldwide with only the best in pop culture illustration. Now the artists of UDON let their own creative visions loose in an all-new original anthology artbook. VENT features original stories, dozens of never-before-seen illustrations, and extensive tutorials revealing the secrets behind both the traditional and digital creative techniques of the UDON crew.

SC, 8x12, 248pgs, FC $39.99

(W) Eric Nolen-Weathington

TwoMorrows Publishing profiles two of comics' modern masters — Frank Cho and John Romita, Jr. Cho made his name with the daily comic strip Liberty Meadows, and he since went on to become one of Marvel Comics' most popular artists thanks to The Mighty Avengers and Spider-Man. Romita's gritty visuals and powerful tenacity for illustrating action have graced the pages of Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, Avengers, and most of Marvel Comics' top-tier books over the course of his career. These books provide career retrospectives, unpublished artwork, and unparalleled access to two of comics' top creators.

VOLUME 14: FRANK CHO (JUL091086)—SC, 120pgs, PC SRP: $15.95

VOLUME 18: JOHN ROMITA JR. (MAY084166)—SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
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VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS
VANGUARD FRAZETTA CLASSICS VOLUME 1: JOHNNY COMET SC

(W/A) Frank Frazetta

Frank Frazetta's famous newspaper-strip masterpiece, Johnny Comet, is back in a hardcover for the first time in 20 years! But, for the first time in any collection, it is being shot from Frank's personal artist's proofs, making this the best reproduction ever — with Sunday pages now in full color. This is the definitive, official edition authorized by Frank Frazetta. (C: 0-1-2)

RES. from Previews Vol. XX #6 (JUN101146)

SC, 8x11, 224pgs, PC SRP: $24.95
VERTICAL INC
THE LYCHEE LIGHT CLUB VOLUME 1 GN

(W/A) Usamaru Furuya

The Lychee Light Club is considered Usamaru Furuya's breakthrough work. Originally designed as an experiemental project, Lychee's themes of youthful rebellion, deus ex machina destruction, and attractive designs won over a generation of readers and critics, leading the way for Furuya to take on other high-profile projects. A surreal yet touching horror/comedy, The Lychee Light Club mixes elements of French Le Théâtre du Grand-Guignol and with modern day pop-culture tropes. Shocking, sexy, and innovative, the The Lychee Light Club is at the pinnacle of modern day Japanese seinen manga. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 6x8, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95

(W/A) Nobuaki Tadano

Created as an homage to Hal Clement's science-fiction classic Needle, 7 Billion Needles re-invents the sci-fi manga genre by mixing whodunit mystery with a very youthful cast of teenage girls. Hikaru is a strong-willed and self-reliant teenage girl, who does not shy away from danger or responsibility. In this final volume, she must build up her courage to save mankind from annihilation at the hands of a highly-evolved alien race. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

(W/A) Kou Yaginuma

Mankind's hopes and dreams are realized in Asumi Kamogawa. A teenage girl with a troubled past, she looks to the stars to bring her a better future as she has ambitions to become a member of Japan's first manned space mission! (C: 0-1-2)