Previews #254 nov09 (vol. XIX #11) previews publications

More pulse-pounding excitement from the world of Judge Dredd! The lawman's caught between a ruthless gang of Cursed Earth outlaws and vigilante justice in "Dog Soldiers"; Tempest is made an offer he can't refuse in "Time Zero"; and another slice of Mega-history is exposed in a dark tale from the Apocalypse War in Judge Dredd The Lost Cases: Collaborators. Plus more manic fun with Tank Girl, interviews, reviews and more. In the bagged graphic novel this month: Friday learns the truth of his creation in the conclusion to Rogue Trooper: The War Machine. (C: 0-1-2)

Magazine w/ graphic novel, 64pgs, PC SRP: $10.99

(W) Scott Chitwood (A) Randy Kintz

Rebel soldiers and a Chinese operative have captured a platoon of U.S. Military drones, but only escaped technician Cat Dixon has the override codes. Fortunately, injured Cat has an ally in a protector drone controlled by hackers across the globe.

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

(W) Kevin Grevioux (A) Geraldo Borges

Drake is horrified to learn that the zombie he's been sent to kill is his former commanding officer, now in league with his zombified wife. His U.S. platoon must join forces with the Iranians if they are to survive the Pentagon air-strike and the zombie army. From the creator of the Underworld movie franchise.

32pgs, FC (6 of 6) SRP: $3.25

(W) Ian Edginton (A) Patrick Reilly

(C) Marko Djurdjevic [A], Arthur Suydam [B], Clayton Crain [1:10 Incentive]

From the mystical city of Shambhalla to the ends of the Earth comes a tale of magic, mystery and the motivations of power. It is the world of Ala ad-Din, better known as ALADDIN.

Thief, gambler, liar and cheat, born in a brothel and raised on the streets, Aladdin falls under the eye of the sorcerer Maugrah, who has scoured the sands for the Dreaming Jewel—a lost relic of shattering power, able to steal the magic of the Djinn of the Lamp and reshape the world in his own dangerous design. But to do so, he requires a mystical ability carried within Aladdin's blood...power that not even Aladdin himself knows about. An epic adventure that takes the classic saga to dark, new territories with multi-Eisner nominated writer Ian Edginton!

64pgs, FC (1 of 3) $4.99

(W/A/C) Nick Percival

Following the same standard for our debut with Hercules: The Thracian Wars and Caliber: First Canon of Justice, Radical Publishing presents a special $1 introductory issue for the upcoming hardcover graphic novel from award-winning illustrator Nick Percival (Dead of Night).

You think you know them. Think again.

Violently ripped from the pages of folklore come the Enchanted, supernatural immortals living in a dark, steampunk, creature-infested world where nature, technology and foul magic are in constant conflict. When the twisted, burnt remains of the half-wooden, half-mechanical warrior, Pinocchio are discovered, wolf-hunter Red Hood and giant-killer Jack realize the fragile rules of their existence have been shattered. With the help of other powerful Enchanted (the mercenary Goldilocks and psychic exterminators Hansel and Gretel), Jack and Red team up on an adventure to stop whatever, or whoever, is destroying their powers and murdering their kind.

The last time Radical debuted their $1 books, they quickly sold out and had to go to a second printing. Don’t miss out again on the limited-to-one-print-run event.

24pgs, FC $1.00
HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS TP

(W) Steve Moore (A) Admira Wijaya

Collecting the five-issue miniseries in a new deluxe trade paperback format that has Ain’t it Cool News calling it, “One of the most strongly written versions of the character ever to hit comics.” This paperback edition includes an in-depth interview with writer Steve Moore as well as character renderings and a gallery of artwork from Jim Steranko, Arthur Suydam, John Bolton, Clint Langley, Stjepan Sejic, Clint Langley, Greg Broadmore of Weta Workshop and more. Soon to be a major motion picture produced by Spyglass Entertainment and Peter Berg’s production company Film 44.

From the pen of Steve Moore (Dr. Who, Jonni Future) comes a tale of Hercules in his darkest hour. When the Thracian King summons the Greek hero and his six battle-worn companions to mold the Thracian army into a bloodthirsty, ruthless killing machine, the Son of Zeus rushes to answer the call of war and gold. But within the nation of Thrace lies an epic tale of murder, deception and sacrifice that shows how far from grace he’s fallen – and what he must accomplish for redemption.

SC, 7x10, 156pgs, FC $14.95
STRANGER COMICS
THE UNTAMED: A SINNER'S PRAYER #2

(W) Sebastian Jones (A) Peter Bergting

Memory starts to return as the Stranger sees what passes for culture in The Town of Oasis. Brutal gladiatorial combat and lives taken to satisfy wagers. Another one of the Seven Souls becomes clear to him, but when he is also recognized, his mission becomes much more complicated. Now, the Stranger is holed up in a tavern cared for by a girl not old enough to remember his past.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.00

(W/A) Jason Martin (A) Jim Mahfood, Josh Howard

Follow five people who sign million dollar contracts to get genetically enhanced for a reality show based on comic book superheroes. An over-the-top mash-up of reality TV and comic book fiction that's like Survivor with superpowers, or The Real World meets The X-Men! Collecting the complete independent series recommended by Newsarama, Ain't It Cool News, and Comics Buyers Guide.

RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #5 (MAY091018)

SC, 6x9, 240pgs, FC SRP: $18.99
TITAN PUBLISHING
TANK GIRL: SKIDMARKS #3

(W) Alan Martin (A) Rufus Dayglo

The competitors in the 20 billion dollar Watermelon road race have almost reached the halfway point. But Tank Girl is languishing in last place following a spectacular car crash. Now she's back in the race and fighting her way back up the field and taking no prisoners! Meanwhile her mate, Barney Jones, has finally woken up from her coma and commandeers a hotdog-shaped novelty car, determined to win the race herself! (C: 0-1-2)

32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99

(W) Jinsei Katoaka (A) Kazuma Kondou

Rated OT for: Non-Sexual Full Body Nudity, Moderate Violence, Moderate Gore, Mild

Fanservice, Moderate Language, Alchohol Reference, Tobacco Reference/Use

Ten years have passed since the Great Tokyo Earthquake, and the people’s memories of the disaster have faded. Ganta Igarashi, a middle school evacuee, has fi nally begun to live a normal life...That is, until the day “Red Man” appears at his school and Ganta’s fate is changed forever. His entire class is brutally murdered, and although innocent of the crime, Ganta is sentenced to death and sent to the bizarre prison known as “Deadman Wonderland.” An insane and brutal game of prison survival begins!

SC, 5x7, 215pgs, B&W (1 of 6) $10.99

(W) QuinRose (A) Hoshino Soumei

Rated T

In this inventive retelling of the Alice in Wonderland story — manga-style! — Alice wakes up to fi nd a white rabbit wearing clothes. The rabbit forcefully drags Alice into the rabbit hole, where he turns into a young man with rabbit ears and leads her into a frightful world, where the fairytale-like citizens wield dangerous weapons for an insidious cause...Unable to return home, will she be able to happiness in a world full of danger and beautiful young men?

(W) Tatsuya Hamazaki

After Atoli is attacked by AIDA, Haseo tries to log on to fi nd out what happened, only to discover that they’ve been transferred to an AIDA server, effectively trapping them in the

game!

(W/A) Mayumi Azuma

Ren and Cou use one of their most powerful attacks and destroy the theater, wounding Gladias severely. Will this defeat bring these two even closer, or is there someone standing in their way?

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 15) $10.99

(W/A) Higuchi Tachibana

Mitsuru is beautiful and graceful, but she has a weird problem—a single, violent movement against her has her begging sweetly for more! Natsuhiko is equally troubled — the mere glimpse of his own refl ection sends him into a passionate musing on his own beauty. Can these two strange bedfellows fi gure out how to curb their desires and achieve what every high schooler wants: normalcy?

SC, 5x7, 198pgs, B&W (1 of 6) $10.99

(W/A) Tachibana Higuchi

Rated T for: Mild Sexuality, Aggression, Mild Language

Mikan feels sorry for herself because no one remembers her birthday until she discovers that Narumi needs her help holding onto something very important!

SC, 5x7, 198pgs, B&W (10 of 19) $10.99
ANIMAL ACADEMY: HAKOBUNE HAKUSHO VOLUME 3

(W/A) Moyamu Fujino

In this next volume of the adorable, best-selling manga, Fune’s got a cold, and soon a small conspiracy begins regarding how to get her human cold medicine without revealing her secret!

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 7) $10.99

(W/A) Julietta Suzuki

Rated T for: Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Aggression, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Mild Fanservice

From wanting to be “cute” by wearing nail polish, to making a “tasty” bento that people would be happy to eat, Odette has a long way to go in becoming human!

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) $10.99
REMEMBER

(W/A) Benjamin

When is letting go of your inhibitions worth the risk? International graphic novel artist Benjamin uses his trademark painterly style to depict moving portrayals of love and loss that get at the heart of what it means to throw your heart into life, no matter the consequences.

SC, 7x10, 144pgs $14.99

(W/A) Natsuki Takaya

Rated OT for: Mild Sexuality, Sexual Partial Nudity, Mild Gore, Moderate Violence

In the thrilling climax to Phantom Dream, Hira’s sad past of abuse is revealed, Eiji finally finds her place in life, and Tamaki and Hira battle for the last time...

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $10.99
NG LIFE VOLUME 4

(W/A) Mizuho Kusanagi

Rated T for: Mild Sexuality, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Reference/Use

When the spoiled and rich Serena look-a-like Reina transfers to Keidai’s school and Yuuma’s grade, her constant attention to Keidai sparks the competitive and protective spirit in Yuuma!

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 8) $10.99
TOGAINU NO CHI VOLUME 5

(W/A) Suguro Chayamachi

Rated OT for: Moderate Violence, Moderate Gore, Alcohol Reference, Tobacco Reference/Use

Akira battles a Line-addicted Takeru, who seems to be energized to an insane, superhuman level.

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 6) $10.99
ZONE-OO VOLUME 3

(W/A) Kiyo QJO

Rated OT for: Non-Sexual Nondescript Nudity, Moderate Violence, Moderate Gore, Moderate Fanservice

Kurobara and the Creaturekind leadership are hot on the trail of whoever is responsible for Zone-00…

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 5) $10.99
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
STARS OF THE MONTH
THE SURROGATES COLLECTIONS

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Brett Weldele

You've seen the movie starring Bruce Willis; now read the graphic novel that inspired it. Life in the year 2054 has been reduced to a data feed. The fusing of virtual reality and cybernetics allow citizens to employ android substitutes that let them interact with the world without ever leaving their homes. It's a perfect world, and it's up to Detectives Harvey Greer and Pete Ford of the Metro Police Department to keep it that way. But to do so they'll need to stop a techno-terrorist bent on returning society to a time when people lived their lives instead of merely experiencing them.

VOLUME 1 (CURRENT PRINTING) (MAY063435)—SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

VOLUME 2: FLESH AND BONE (FEB098170)—SC, 6.5x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95

SPECIAL EDITION HC (FEB098169)—HC, 7x10.5, 304pgs, FC SRP: $75.00

(W/A) Kevin Cannon

Army Shanks, crusty old sea dog, has one mission: to find the mythical island paradise known as Far Arden, which lies hidden in the wintry oceans of the far North. He'll have to contend with circus performers, adorable orphans, heinous villains, bitter ex-lovers, well-meaning undergraduates, and the full might of the Royan Canadian Arctic Navy! Thrilling, eccentric, lusty, genuinely moving, and often hilarious, this may be the best adventure comic you'll read all year. (FEB098560)

MATURE THEMES

HC, 5x6.5, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
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12-GAUGE COMICS
LUKE MCBAIN #3

(W) David Tischman (A) Kody Chamberlain

Luke McBain recovers from the second attempt on his life at a local bar until his brother's henchman disrespect his girlfriend. Insults are hurled, punches are thrown, and bottles are broken in an all-out brawl, Louisiana style. Luke discovers his brother's true plan for the McBain family mill, and a death of someone close to Luke forces him to reconsider his choice 14 years ago. In many ways, this is his fault, and he's going to make it right — even if it means going back to jail!

32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99

(W) Eric Nolen-Weathington (A) Mark Buckingham

From his early days drawing Miracleman, to his work on Death and Fables, Mark Buckingham entertained and amazed with a style that is both charming and sophisticated. Eric Nolen-Weathington explores the world of this master storyteller and designer. This book features a career-spanning interview with the artist, a discussion of his creative process, and reams of rare and unseen art!

RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #2 (FEB094473)

SC, 128pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
OFFERED AGAIN
STAR OF THE MONTH
O/A MARVEL COMICS IN THE 1960S SC

(W) Pierre Comtois

The comic book industry experienced an unexpected flowering in the early 1960s. This book presents a step-by-step look at how Marvel Comics emerged as one of the most dynamic, slightly irreverent, and downright original contributions to an era when pop-culture emerged as the dominant force in the artistic life of America. Marvel Comics in the 1960s takes the reader from the legendary company’s beginnings as helmed by savvy editor/writer Stan Lee, to the full maturity of its wild, colorful, offbeat grandiosity. (MAY091042)

SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $27.95

(W/A/C) Hitoshi Ariga

Because you demanded it! The manga adventures of Mega Man — available in English for the first time! Witness the origin of Mega Man, his first battles with Dr. Wily and the evil the Robot Masters, plus appearances from Dr. Light, Roll, Proto Man, Rush, and many more Mega Man favorites! Also included in each volume are character profiles, sketches, and creator interviews.

SC, 6x9, 220pgs, B&W $12.95

FEB073818 $12.95

STREET FIGHTER ALPHA VOL. 2

MAR073750 $12.95

STREET FIGHTER II MANGA VOL. 1

APR074028 $12.95

STREET FIGHTER II MANGA VOL. 2

JUL073889 $12.95

STREET FIGHTER II MANGA VOL. 3

SEP074026 $12.95

STREET FIGHTER III: RYU FINAL VOL. 1

OCT073851 $12.95

STREET FIGHTER III: RYU FINAL VOL. 2

DEC073951 $12.95

STREET FIGHTER: SAKURA GANBARU VOL. 1

MAY073784 $12.95

STREET FIGHTER: SAKURA GANBARU VOL. 2

AUG074039 $12.95

ONIMUSHA: NIGHT OF GENESIS VOL. 1

FEB063357 $12.95

ONIMUSHA: NIGHT OF GENESIS VOL. 2

AUG063630 $12.95

(W) Ken Siu-Chong (A) Joe Vriens, Eric Vedder

(C) Alvin Lee [A], Emily Warren [B]

The ghoulish monsters and sexy seductresses known as the Darkstalkers are back! Morrigan, Demitri, Bishamon, and Donovan are joined by newcomers like Huitzil, Anakaris, and Q-Bee. It’s man VS demon, robot VS mummy, succubus VS vampire and more, as the creatures of the night battle for control of the darkness! *Note: All 3 Alvin Lee covers for Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors #1, 2 &3 connect to form one massive image!

COVER A (Alvin Lee)—32pgs, FC $3.95

COVER B (Emily Warren)—32pgs, FC $3.95

(W/A) Kerry Gammill, J. David Spurlock (A) Basil Gogos

The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of film monster portrait art. To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. (C: 0-1-2)

HARDCOVER—HC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $39.95

SOFTCOVER—SC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
O/A THE PAINTINGS OF J. ALLEN ST. JOHN

(W) Stephen D. Korshak (A) J Allen St. John

The Paintings of J. Allen St. John presents the legendary Dean of Fantastic Art’s full-color fantasy and science-fiction paintings for novels and pulp magazine stories by famous authors such as Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard. Essays by top writers and artists Jack Williamson, Vincent Di Fate, Lin Carter, Danton Burroughs and Frank Frazetta make this book essential for any fantasy collection. (C: 0-1-2)

HARDCOVER (NEW PRINTING)—HC, 9x12, 168pgs, FC SRP: $39.95

SOFTCOVER (FEB084090)—SC, 8x11, 160pgs, PC SRP: $24.95
VERTICAL INC
TEZUKA'S BLACK JACK VOLUME 9 TP

(W/A) Osamu Tezuka

Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. Because he keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 6x9, 312pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95

(W/A) Tsutomu Nihei

Zoichi Kanoe plunges into the depths of 9JO--an island city in the middle of the Pacific Ocean--in search of Eon Green, a girl with the power to transmute the N5S virus. He's not the only one looking for her, though... Agents of the Public Health Service's Compulsory Execution Unit are also in hot pursuit. RATING: M

MATURE THEMES

SC, 6x9, 220pgs, B&W $12.99
BOKURANO: OURS, VOL. 1

(W/A) Mohiro Kitoh

One summer, fifteen kids innocently wander into a nearby seaside cave. There they meet a strange man who invites them to play an exciting new video game. This game, he explains, pits one lone giant robot against a horde of alien invaders. To play the game, all they have to do is sign a simple contract. The game stops being fun when the kids find out the true purpose of their pact. RATING: T+

SC, 6x9, 200pgs, B&W $12.99

(W/A) Motoro Mase

Can a death messenger have a personal life? RATING: M

MATURE THEMES

SC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W $12.99
JORMUNGAND, VOL. 2

(W/A) Keitaro Takahashi

In the business of arms dealing, your list of enemies is as long as your list of clients. And if that isn't enough to make you sleep with a gun under your pillow, the thought of being under government surveillance might! RATING: M

MATURE THEMES

SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W $12.99
NAOKI URASAWA'S 20TH CENTURY BOYS, VOL. 7

(W/A) Naoki Urasawa

Out in the middle of Tokyo Bay, a man called Shogun is trying to break out of Umihotaru Prison, a maximum-security island fortress, so he can save the world. RATING: T+

SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W $12.99

(W/A) Akira Ito

Yugi and his friends battle their way through an army of enemies at Kaibacorp headquarters! Jonouchi faces Reiko, a chess-themed duelist, while Yugi fights Depres in the cosmic duel field of outer space. Can Yugi's earthly cards defeat Depres's deck of alien monsters? Gorz The Emissary of Darkness (Secret Rare) Card inside!(Limited quantity available) RATING: T

SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Masashi Kishimoto

Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He’s got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world’s greatest ninja! RATING: T

SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Hiroyuki Takei

Original Concept by Stan Lee

The Karakuri Dôji were designed by Dr. Dunstan to discover which is stronger: ultimate good or ultimate evil. With Ultimo and Vice leading the way, the galactic war between vice and virtue begins. The fate of all time and space hangs in the balance! RATING: T

SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $9.99
D.GRAY-MAN, VOL. 16

(W/A) Katsura Hoshino

Lenalee is determined to confront a Level Four Akuma that's out to kill Komui, but her only chance is to reclaim her Innocence and synchronize with it. RATING: T+

SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Yumi Hotta

The main storyline takes a holiday, making way for six tales that offer fresh insight into the characters and lives of Akira Toya, Tetsuo Kaga, Asumi Nase, Yuki Mitani, Atsushi Kurata and Fujiwara-no-Sai. RATING: A

SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Ryu Fujisaki

Shio and friends are on their way to Spider's Thread to rescue Kami, but before they can do that Shio must battle his resurrected father and learn the true history of Waq Waq! RATING: T

SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) Eiichiro Oda

We’re excited to announce the most ambitious manga speed-up we’ve ever done, featuring a most wanted pirate story, One Piece. Starting in January 2010, we will release 30 volumes of One Piece in 6 months — that’s five volumes a month!

* MARCH 2010: Volumes 34-38

* APRIL 2010: Volumes 39-43

* MAY 2010: Volumes 44-48

* JUNE 2010: Volumes 49-53

That’s not all. In the January issue of SHONEN JUMP magazine, we’ll jump ahead of those 30 volumes to the start of the “Impel Down” saga — a bold new storyline and a perfect time to launch into the One Piece manga.

If you’re feeling a little left behind, don’t worry. We’ll get you up to speed in time. Read he Volume 1 manga preview or start your grand adventure by reading the “East Blue” saga and see where it all began at onepiece.viz.com! RATING: T

VOLUME 29—SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W $9.99

VOLUME 30—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99

VOLUME 31—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W $9.99

VOLUME 32—SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W $9.99

VOLUME 33—SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W $9.99

THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MANGA! One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! RATING: T