Previews #311 (vol. XXIV #8, aug14)

The Force will be with you, as Star Wars Magazine delivers more thrilling tales of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters, and rebellious scoundrels from a galaxy far, far away! In two fantastic, all-new comic strip adventures, Han Solo and his Wookiee pal Chewbacca face a secret army of forgotten Battle Droids, while Jedi Ahsoka Tano must join forces with a deadly enemy to save the Republic! Put your Star Wars knowledge to the test with our fantastic puzzle pages, catch up with the Clone Wars A to Z, and discover how Obi-Wan went from Jedi master to desert dwelling hermit! Plus free posters, awesome competitions and fun Force facts! (STK651232)

Magazine, 52pgs, FC $4.99

THE THIRD TESTAMENT VOLUME 2: THE ANGEL'S FACE HC

(W) Xavier Dorison, Alex Alice (A/CA) Alex Alice

The second thrilling volume in the smash-hit series in the vein of The Name Of The Rose and Indiana Jones! Fleeing France, fugitives Conrad and Elizabeth brave the catacombs of Europe in search of an underground library containing a book capable of destroying the Church, but dark forces are hot in pursuit. An adventure spanning a continent! (STK651230)

HC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC (2 of 4) $9.99

13 COINS #3

(W) Martin Brennan, Michael B. Jackson (A/CA) Simon Bisley

From Eisner Award-winning artist Simon Bisley, the legendary artist of Batman/Judge Dredd: Judgment on Gotham and Lobo, comes a new series that finds Heaven and Hell at war in an angelic battle over the fate of Mankind. Whether he likes it or not, troubled soul John Pozner is humanity's only salvation against the approaching Armageddon. But with the final battle at hand and his training only just beginning, the gravity of John's apocalyptic destiny is only now beginning to dawn! (STK651214)

MATURE THEMES

32pgs, FC (3 of 6) $3.99

HC, 5x8, 192pgs, B&W $19.95

A brand-new edition of Blankets, resized and with a new cover! 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. Available in Hardcover and Softcover editions. (STK211041)

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, as well as 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. With the lush, expressive inking of a cartoonist at the height of his powers, Lemire draws us in and sets us free. (STK395136) (FEB098164)

SC, 7x9, 512pgs, B&W $29.95

SWALLOW ME WHOLE HC

(W/A/CA) Nate Powell

Swallow Me Whole is a love story carried by rolling fog, terminal illness, hallucination, apophenia, insect armies, secrets held, unshakeable faith, and the search for a master pattern to make sense of one’s unraveling. Nate Powell quietly explores the dark corners of adolescence — not the clichéd melodramatic outbursts of rebellion, but the countless tiny moments of madness, the vague relief of medication, and mixed blessing of family ties. As the story unfolds, two stepsiblings hold together amidst schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, family breakdown, animal telepathy, misguided love, and the tiniest hope that everything will someday make sense. (STK369308) (JUL084290)

MATURE THEMES

HC, 7x9, 216pgs, B&W $19.95

THE UNDERWATER WELDER GN

(W/A/CA) Jeff Lemire

The new literary masterpiece, already in its second printing! Pressure! As an underwater welder on an oilrig off the coast of Nova Scotia, Jack Joseph is used to the immense pressures of deep-sea work. Nothing, however, could prepare him for the pressures of impending fatherhood. As Jack dives deeper and deeper, he seems to pull further and further away from his young wife, and their unborn son. But then, something happens deep on the ocean floor: Jack has a strange and mind-bending encounter that will change the course of his life forever. (STK464886) (JAN128076)

SC, 7x10, 224pgs, B&W $19.95

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TOR BOOKS

ROBERT JORDAN'S THE EYE OF THE WORLD VOLUME 3 TP

(W) Chuck Dixon, Robert Jordan (A/CA) Marcio Fiorito, Francis Nuguit

Rand; his friends Mat, Perrin, and Egwene; the Aes Sedai Moiraine and her Warder, Lan Mandragoran; Thom the gleeman and Nynaeve, the village Wisdom, split into three groups while trying to escape the ancient, dead city of Shadar Logoth, where they are pursued by the deadly Mashadar. A disastrous river crossing leaves Perrin and Egwene on their own — until they meet a mysterious stranger who claims that he and Perrin share a remarkable ability. Collects issues #13-18. (STK651173)

SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC $16.99

12-GAUGE COMICS

SHERWOOD, TX #4

(W) Shane Berryhill (A) Daniel Hillyard (CA) Andrew Robinson

The battle moves south of the border as Hood goes into Mexico looking to thwart the Nobles at every turn. Back in Sherwood, John Prince is about to make a discovery that changes everything! (STK651233)

24pgs, FC (4 of 5) $3.99

215 INK

ENORMOUS #5

(W) Tim Daniel (A/CA) Mehdi Cheggour

"Lights in the Distant." Up the stairs and down the hatch, Ellen Grace and her fellow survivors desperately scramble for cover as rescue appears on the horizon, but in this new world salvation and death are only a heartbeat apart. The first story arc of Enormous edges towards its close and the world's most deadly predator is now the prey. (STK651430)

This book compiles material from the first two issues of Draw!, and contains a wealth of interviews and tutorials with top professionals in the industry. Featured are demonstrations by Dave Gibbons (layout and drawing on the computer), Jerry Ordway (detailing his working methods), Steve Conley (creating web comics and cartoons), and others. Each artist presents their work step-by-step to follow its progress from concept to finished form. (STK356792) (AUG078141)

SC, 8x11, 200pgs, PC $24.95

THE BEST OF DRAW! MAGAZINE VOLUME 3 TP

(W/A) Mike Manley

The Best of DRAW!, Volume Three collects more of the best tutorials and interviews from DRAW!, the professional “How-To” magazine on comics and cartooning! Featured here are the top artists in the comics and animation fields — penciling by Mike Wieringo, illustration by Dan Brereton, design by Paul Rivoche, cartooning by Bill Wray, inking by Mike Manley, and much more! Watch as the pros present their work step-by-step, offering valuable tricks and tips for both beginning and experienced artists. (STK357739) (JAN083936)

SC, 8x11, 256pgs, PC $29.95

SC, 8x11, B&W $24.95

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UDON Entertainment

UDON’S Art of Capcom: Complete Edition HC

(W) UDON (A) Arnold Tsang, Alvin Lee, Omar Dogan, Joe Ng, Jeffrey Cruz, Gonzalo Ordonez Arias, Joe Madureira, Various

(CA) Hanzo Steinbach

Collecting over 10 years of UDON's Capcom artwork in one epic 600-page hardcover volume! UDON's Art of Capcom: Complete Edition gathers more than 80 UDON artists' renditions of the cast of Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Rival Schools, Mega Man, Strider, and other classic Capcom franchises. Included are comic covers, toy designs, video game sprites, game box art, tribute art, and much more!

HC, 8x11, 600pgs, FC $79.99

OFFERED AGAIN

THE HISTORY OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG SC

SEP131340

SC, 10x9, 300pgs, FC $34.99

SOULCALIBUR: NEW LEGENDS OF PROJECT SOUL SC

DEC131306

SC, 8x12, 192pgs, FC $34.99

YS: THE ART BOOK SC

JAN148133

SC, 8x12, 280pgs, FC $44.99

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The award-winning video games of 5TH Cell have captivated gamers with their innovative mechanics and unique visuals. Whether it’s the endless freedom of Scribblenauts, the exciting battles of Lock's Quest, or the joy of creating your own game world in Drawn to Life, every 5TH Cell game is an engaging new experience. Now the wonderful artwork behind these digital worlds has been collected in The Art of 5TH Cell. Inside you’ll find character designs, rough sketches, rare promotional art, creator interviews, and more!

SC, 8x11, 168pgs, FC $39.99

Persona 3: Official Design Works SC

(W) Atlus (A/CA) Shigenori Soejima

NEW EDITION! Featuring the character designs of Shigenori Soejima! Go behind the scenes of Persona 3, one of the most unique and respected RPG's ever. Inside you'll find character designs, rough sketches, storyboards, backgrounds and settings, an exclusive interview with the game's creators, and more!

SC, 8x12, 144pgs, FC $39.99

Valiant Entertainment

Q2: THE RETURN OF QUANTUM AND WOODY #1 (of 5)

(W) Christopher Priest (A/CA) M.D. Bright

The most demanded return in comics is finally here! The original Quantum and Woody are back! Legendary creators Christopher Priest and M.D. Bright return to one of the most acclaimed series of the modern era for an all-new mini-series event! Whatever happened to the world’s worst superhero team? Twenty years past their prime, the unlikely crime-fighting duo known as Quantum and Woody (not a couple) have long since parted ways…until a middle-aged Quantum suddenly reappears with a brand-new teenage partner. Now Woody is out to break up the all-new, all-different Quantum and Woody and put an end to Quantum’s recklessness…just as Quantum takes on a life-or-death personal mission for national security. Can these former friends set aside their differences…and their age…and their numerous health difficulties…to join forces one last time without driving each other crazy?

FC, 32pgs $3.99

The seminal series by Christopher Priest and M.D. Bright collected in its entirety for the very first time — with more than 50 pages of extras and bonus material! Sometimes the best friends make the worst partners. Once inseparable, childhood friends Eric Henderson and Woody Van Chelton haven’t seen each other in years. Reunited by the mysterious deaths of their research scientist fathers, the unlikely duo find themselves stuck together all over again when a catastrophic lab accident transforms their bodies into pure energy — energy that will completely dissipate if they don’t “klang!” their control bands together every 24 hours! Now, armed with an array of high tech gadgets…and two horribly mismatched personalities… and a goat for a sidekick… this pair of misfits has decided to set the world straight as the world’s worst superhero team, Quantum and Woody… if they can manage to quit fighting each other first. Now, for the first time in one complete volume, discover the defining masterwork of legendary creators Christopher Priest (Black Panther, Deadpool) and M.D. Bright (Green Lantern, Iron Man) as the complete, classic Quantum and Woody gets the deluxe oversized omnibus treatment! Collecting Quantum and Woody (1997) #0, 1–21 and #32, The Goat: H.A.E.D.U.S. #1, and X-O Manowar (1996) #16 (guest-starring Quantum and Woody), as well as the original back-up stories from the Quantum and Woody trade paperback collections, and the never-before-collected story “Thunk,” along with rarely-seen sketches, character designs and process art from inside the Valiant vaults!

HC, 8x11, 624pgs, FC $99.99

ARMOR HUNTERS: AFTERMATH #1 (ONE-SHOT)

(W) Robert Venditti (A) CAFU (CA) Diego Bernard, Raul Allen, Clay Mann

The fallout of the summer's blistering crossover event starts now – and no hero can escape what happens next! The ARMOR HUNTERS invasion has passed, leaving massive casualties and a fractured populace in its wake. Don't miss the epilogue to Robert Venditti's galaxy spanning epic, ARMOR HUNTERS, in the book that will set a new status quo for all of your favorite heroes! Find out here as X-O MANOWAR, UNITY, BLOODSHOT, THE HARBINGER RENEGADES and many more forge a new frontline of defense for the people of Earth!

FC, 32pgs $3.99

FC, 32pgs $3.99

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Khari Evans (CA) Raul Allen, ChrisCross, Russel Dauterman

FC, 32pgs $3.99

FC, 48pgs $4.99

FC, 32pgs (3 of 4) $3.99

FC, 32pgs $3.99

FC, 32pgs (3 of 3) $3.99

FC, 32pgs $3.99

JAPAN IN THE 41st CENTURY!

The year is 4001 A.D. — led by the artifi cial intelligence called “Father,” the island nation of Japan has expanded out of the Pacific and into geosynchronous orbit with the ravaged Earth below. With billions to feed and protect, it has fallen to one solitary guardian to enforce the law of Father’s empire — the mysterious folk hero known as Rai. They say he can appear out of nowhere. They say he is a spirit… the ghost of Japan. But when the first murder in a thousand years threatens to topple Father’s benevolent reign, Rai will be forced to confront the true face of a nation transformed… and his own long-lost humanity… Collecting RAI #1-4 by New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (Unity, Mind MGMT) and superstar artist Clayton Crain (X-Force, Carnage), start reading to discover an astonishing new vision of the future that Comic Book Resources calls “an immersive experience… unlike anything else in comics.

SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $9.99

(W) Justin Jordan, Patrick Zircher

(A) Patrick Zircher, Lee Garbett, Neil Edwards, Mico Suayan, Lewis LaRosa, Roberto de la Torre, Diego Bernard

(CA) Dave Johnson

An oversized deluxe hardcover collecting the best-selling originand debut of Shadowman by acclaimed creators Justin Jordan (The Strange Talent of Luther Strode), Patrick Zircher (Futures End), and more of comics’ top talents! There are a million dreams in the Big Easy. But now its worst nightmare is about to come true. As the forces of darkness prepare to claim New Orleans as their own, Jack Boniface must embrace the legacy he was born to uphold. As Shadowman, Jack is about to become the only thing that stands between his city and an army of unspeakable monstrosities from the dark realm known as Deadside. But is the mantle of Shadowman a blessing or a curse? And what is the true cost of his otherworldly power? Collecting SHADOWMAN#0-10, the Shadowman Deluxe Editon oversized hardcover also comes packed with more than 20+ pages of bonus features, including covers, character designs, and process art by Patrick Zircher (Iron Man), Lee Garbett (Loki: Agent of Asgard), Mico Suayan (Harbinger), Roberto de la Torre (Daredevil), and many more!!

HC, 7x10, 368pgs, FC $39.99

Vanguard's original Sketchbook series continues with a follow-up to last years Frazetta Sketchbook I, with more classic and unseen material by Frank Frazetta, including rare and classic Conan, Tarzan, EC Comics, Death Dealer material, and more. (STK651005)

SC, 8.5x11, 160pgs, FC $24.95

WALLY WOOD: TORRID ROMANCES SC

(W) Various (A/CA) Wally Wood

Torrid Romance is a great, kitschy collection of early romance comics by the legendary comic book creator Wallace Wood. This is the softcover edition of the all-new collection of Golden Age romance comics by the Hall of Fame artist. These rare and valuable stories have never appeared in any book. This collection costs less than a single issue of the original, early-1950s collector's-item comics! (STK651006)

SC, 8.5x11, 176pgs, FC $24.95