Previews #255 (vol. XIX #12) previews publications

This is it! The oversized, hardcover collection of DC’s 2009 weekly comics sensation that USA Today called "cool, classic-looking." Featuring composite cover art, the WEDNESDAY COMICS HC includes:

* ADAM STRANGE written and illustrated by Paul Pope

* BATMAN written by Brian Azzarello with art by Eduardo Risso including additional panel art on each page!

* METAMORPHO written by Neil Gaiman with art by Michael Allred

* DEADMAN written by Dave Bullock and Vinton Heuck with art by Dave Bullock

* THE DEMON AND CATWOMAN written by Walter Simonson with art by Brian Stelfreeze

* THE FLASH written by Karl Kerschl and Brenden Fletcher with art by Karl Kerschl

* GREEN LANTERN written by Kurt Busiek with art by Joe Quinones

* HAWKMAN written and illustrated by Kyle Baker

* KAMANDI written by Dave Gibbons with art by Ryan Sook

* THE METAL MEN written by Dan DiDio with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez & Kevin Nowlan

* SGT. ROCK written by Adam Kubert with art by Joe Kubert

* SUPERGIRL written by Jimmy Palmiotti with art by Amanda Conner

* SUPERMAN written by John Arcudi with art by Lee Bermejo

* TEEN TITANS written by Eddie Berganza with art by Sean Galloway

* WONDER WOMAN written and illustrated by Ben Caldwell

Plus: Don’t miss previously unpublished pages — one starring The Creeper (written by Keith Giffen with art by Eric Canete) and one starring Plastic Man (written by Evan Dorkin with art by Stephen DeStefano)! And, as if that weren’t enough, this can’t-miss collection also includes a bonus sketchbook section and intro by series editor Mark Chiarello!
WONDER WOMAN CHRONICLES VOL.1 TP

Advance-solicited • On sale March 17 • 192 pg, FC, $17.99 US

Written by William Moulton Marston

Art & cover by Harry G. Peter

Collecting Wonder Woman’s adventures in chronological order for the first time from the pages of ALL STAR COMICS #8, SENSATION COMICS #1-9 and WONDER WOMAN #1. Don’t miss Wonder Woman’s origin and her search to find her role in “man’s world.”
WONDER WOMAN: ENDS OF THE EARTH TP

Advance-solicited • On sale March 31 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

Written by Gail Simone • Art by Aaron Lopresti, Bernard Chang & Matt Ryan • Cover by Aaron Lopresti

Wonder Woman falls victim to the Black Horizon in this new paperback collecting issues #20-25 of her hit series! To save herself, she must forge an alliance with legendary warriors while trapped on a world where brutal combat rules the day.

Advance-solicited • On sale March 24 • 192 pg, FC, 8.375" x 6", $14.99 US

Written by Peter Timony • Art and cover by Bobby Timony

In 1920s New York City, Professor Ernest Baxter, an expert in all things arcane; Mindy Markus, a scrappy flapper; and Roscoe, a gargoyle from the Bronx, are The Night Owls. Together they solve crimes no one else can, specializing in the supernatural, in this first volume collecting the short stories that make up their webcomic adventures.

On sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

Written by Landry Walker • Art and cover by Eric Jones

Love hurts in our volatile and villainous Valentine’s Day issue! Batman and Huntress team up to take down a would-be Super-Villain, but when they underestimate him – and his mad, love-struck scheme – our heroes find themselves wishing that it was only a movie.

On sale February 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

Written by Art Baltazar & Franco • Art by Mike Norton • Cover by Byron Vaughns

He’s baaaaaaack! All the area kids are in for a day of fun at the museum when Billy and Mary run into none other than Theo Adam! Does he remember the magic word? No… but let’s just say he’ll be back in black before the day is done!

On sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

Written by Art Baltazar, Franco & Geoff Johns Art and cover by Art Baltazar

Special guest co-writer Geoff Johns comes to TINY TITANS, and he’s bringing Superboy along with him! And Superboy’s bringing his bizarro brother Match! And Match… well, Match always brings mischief wherever he goes. Join us for an extra-super issue jam-packed with colored rings and awesome things!

On sale February 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

Written by Sholly Fisch • Art and cover by J. Bone

It’s a super-science conference like none other when all the Mad Scientists gather together on Oolong Island to share their latest inventions -- and to plot against the Super Friends!

On sale February 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

Written by Arie Kaplan, Jason Hall and Jim Alexander Art by Min S. Ku & Phillip Moy • Cover by Min S. Ku

This month we’ve got two Ben 10 Alien Force stories, plus a Samurai Jack tale! First, Ben is kidnapped by an obsessive collector. In the second story, Kevin’s shady past comes back to haunt him, putting his friends in danger!

On sale February 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

Written by Paul Kupperberg • Art by Roberto Barrios, Horacio Ottolini & Fabio Laguna • Cover by Vincent Deporter

A TV studio finds its halls terrorized by a phantom just as the Scooby Gang is set to appear as guests to discuss their mystery busting adventures! Could the ghoul be a former host? Find out in “The Phantom of the Opal”!

On sale February 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

Written by Sholly Fisch & others • Art by David Santana, David Alvarez, Mike DeCarlo & others • Cover by Scott Gross

The entire Philistine army lives in fear of Samson (Pepe Le Pew) and his mighty smell! While Pepe’s busy romancing secret agent Delilah, she’s trying to help the Philistines cut off Pepe’s stench.

On sale February 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman • Art by Al Barrionuevo • Cover by Mark Bagley & Trevor Scott

The rejuvenated Carrier has left Earth. Destination: Unknown. Who made it on board? Who got left behind? As Jack Hawksmoor and Christine Trelane battle for command of the Carrier, an all-new Authority – with Deathblow and Grifter running point – must deal with uncivilized chaos from within.

On sale February 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Adam Beechen • Art by Tim Seeley & Ryan Wynn • Cover by Mark Bagley & Trevor Scott

The bloodthirsty crew of the legendary Kheran warship Red Blade is back, and they’ve got revenge on their minds and plan a mission to conquer Earth! With Voodoo and Grunge on a desperate mission to get the world’s battle-weary defenders the help they desperately need, conflicts rage in UnLondon and at the North and South Poles. It’s all-out war, and you’ll never believe who becomes a casualty!

On sale February 17 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Story by Keith Giffen & Grant Morrison • Art by Brian Stelfreeze & Joel Gomez • Cover by Gene Ha

Still fighting to get home, The Authority lands on an Earth where science is in a constant battle against magic – meaning in this reality, it’s The Doctor versus The Engineer, with our Authority caught in the middle! Featuring art by Brian Stelfreeze (WEDNESDAY COMICS, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT)!

On sale February 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Adam Beechen • Art by Cruddie Torian • Cover by Amanda Conner

Runt joined GEN 13 only to find himself thrust into a war he barely understands; one that consumes the entire WildStorm Universe and presents him with new allies, a dangerous mission, and challenges most 16-year-olds never dream about.

On sale February 24 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by Kurt Busiek • Art by Brent Anderson • Cover by Alex Ross

The Dark Age explodes! Battle rages in Las Vegas and a new Super-Villain is born. Another menace arises, more dangerous than any Astro City has ever faced. Featuring the Silver Agent, Mirage, Hellhound, the Blue Knight(s), new “heroes” and more!

On sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Brian K. Vaughan • Art and Cover by Tony Harris

“Pro-Life,” part 4! With only three more issues until this acclaimed series reaches its shocking conclusion, the tragedies that Mayor Hundred warned about in the very first issue finally come to pass.

Advance-solicited • On sale July 7 • 384 pg, FC, $75 US

Written by Warren Ellis •Art and cover by John Cassaday

Snow, Jakita and the Drummer take on their nemeses the Four...then death itself! PLANETARY reaches its conclusion as the field team made a mad decision regarding an old friend. The Absolute Edition Book Two collects issues #13-27 of the stunning series.

Advance-solicited • On sale July 7 • 320 pg, FC, $75 US

Written by Warren Ellis •Art and cover by John Cassaday

PLANETARY has been hailed as a timeless story that turned modern superhero conventions on their heads. These Archeologists of the Unknown delve into secret places most beings fear to tread. Book One is once again available in the Absolute format, collecting issues #1-12 plus the full script from issue #1.

On sale February 24 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Ian Edginton • Art by Davide Fabbri • Cover by Simon Coleby

Their hatred simmered for years in a cat-and-mouse game culminating in a vicious battle atop Riechenbach Falls. One man walked away alive. And the other walked away...undead! The story of Professor Moriarty and his connection to London’s undead plague is revealed!

Advance-solicited • On sale March 17 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

Written by Jeff Parker • Art and cover by Tom Fowler
Explore the unimaginable world of magic and adventure with an eccentric magician known as Mysterius the Great in this paperback collecting the acclaimed 6-issue miniseries. When a young reporter named Ella becomes Mysterius’ new assistant, their cases drag them into a world of magic, as well as a pocket dimension... and beyond.
DANTE’S INFERNO #3

On sale February 10 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Christos Gage• Art and cover by Diego Latorre

Lucifer and Beatrice arrive in the place where she will be adorned for their wedding: the second circle of Hell known as Lust. While Cleopatra attends to the bride-to-be, Dante fights against Cerberus in order to escape the Gluttony circle and stop his beloved’s horrific marriage.

On sale February 10 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by J.S. Lewis • Art and cover by Jon Buran

Dane and Maya storm the castle in Sanctuary, but they may be too late to save the queen. They have to fight through hordes of monsters and soldiers, but even when it looks like the day is won, Geoffrey offers a chilling warning of the dark days that lie ahead.

On sale February 10 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by David Lapham • Art by Kevin West • Cover by Federico Dallocchio

Ghost’s mission to Mexico went off the rails faster than expected – his comrades are either dead or captured and he was drugged and beaten. The experience has left him a little unhinged, but is it just the post-traumatic stress that has him hallucinating some pretty evil stuff?

Advance-solicited • On sale March 10 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray • Art by Darick Robertson & Matt Jacobs • Cover by Jim Lee

The hit 6-issue miniseries based on the bestselling Activision video game is collected with four rare short stories! A pair of New York homicide detectives track a serial killer unlike any they’ve ever faced – and enter a new era where human extinction and monstrous evolution collide!

On sale February 17 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Andrew Dabb & Daniel Loflin • Art by Diego Olmos • Photo cover

John Winchester’s obsession with the demon that took his wife destroyed his life; now, it’s destroying his family. His son Sam has walked away from everything – John, Dean, his own life as a soldier... Faced with the kind of trouble that always seems to find his family, can Sam handle a solo hunt?

Advance-solicited • On sale April 14 • 336 pg, 7.0625” x 10.875” FC, $39.99 US

Written by Alan Moore, Leah Moore & Peter Hogan • Art by Chris Sprouse, Shawn McManus & others • Cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story

In these tales from issues #13-24, Tom faces off against the ruthless Paul Saveen, the Nazi super-woman Ingrid Weiss and more!

On sale February 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Simon Furman • Art by Mike Miller • Cover by Carlos D’anda

The War Pigs launch their suicidal assault on Tamsen Cauley’s mobile base of operations. Even if they’re lucky, no one gets out alive! But this isn’t the end. Unknown to the War Pigs, uber-Ghost Nova is shadowing them. But are her intentions merely a prelude to a fate far worse than death?

Advance-solicited • On sale April 7 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US

Written by Simon Furman • Art by Federico Dallocchio, Brian Denham, Mike S. Miller & Carlos D’Anda • Cover by Federico Dallocchio

This hardcover collects the first seven issues of the series based on Blizzard’s smash-hit game. Join the War Pigs, a team of outlaws reunited by their former captain for one last job: the assassination of Jim Raynor!

On sale February 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by DOUG WAGNER • Art and cover by POP MHAN

The orc known as Malgar recovers from his battle wounds and awakens in Orgrimmar – the city to which he swore he’d never return. Meanwhile, the undead warlock Felgrim is ordered to join the Horde militia, but first he embarks on his own sinister mission... a personal quest that promises only one reward: blood.

On sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Mike Costa • Art and cover by Neil Googe

Introducing Revil Kost, a priest of the Holy Light! Karlain and Revil combine forces to defend Sentinel Hill from a Defias Brotherhood attack. What are the mysterious Dark Riders hunting for in Westfall?

Advance-solicited •On sale April 7 • 184 pg, B&W, 5.5” x 8”, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Christos N. Gage • Art by Chris Samnee • Cover by Lee Bermejo

“An exquisitely creepy crime story loaded with twists. Gage and Samnee make one hell of a team. Thanks to them I’ll forever be uncomfortable around power drills.” – Jason Aaron (SCALPED)

“A moody, compelling thriller superbly told. AREA 10 is a breakneck ride. Time after time, I thought I had it figured out, then got thrown at the next bend of the road.” – Mike Carey (THE UNWRITTEN)

In New York City, a killer known as “Henry The Eighth” leaves a trail of decapitated corpses — keeping the severed heads to use for unknown purposes. NYPD Detective Adam Kamen leads the investigation, until a seemingly unrelated freak incident leaves him with a brain injury in the section known as “Brodmann Area 10.” When he recovers, Adam’s perceptions of time are altered. He becomes slowly convinced that his bizarre condition could be tied directly to the “Henry” case — and that the key may lie in the ancient, mystical practice of trepanation.

Advance-solicited • On sale April 14 • 136 pg, B&W, $6.75” x 10.25”, $24.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Peter Bagge • Art and cover by Peter Bagge

“I can count on one hand the number of comic artists whose work is as strong…maybe on two or three fingers.” – Robert Crumb

Meet three certified geeks: a self-loathing journalist who has a seemingly normal girlfriend, a conspiracy theorist who still lives with his mother, and an unemployed gamer who lives in his car. These strangely likable misfits find that dark personal secrets can sometimes be a virtue in OTHER LIVES, a hilarious original graphic novel by award-winning creator Peter Bagge (Hate). The story also explores people’s identities, both real and created, and how the two become confused and conflated through the Internet and role-playing games.
AIR #18

On sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by G. Willow Wilson • Art by M.K. Perker • Cover by M.K. Perker

Newly weaned off her medication, Blythe heads back to work for the first time in weeks. A surprise is waiting for her: the Hyperwing 307, the sleekest and most advanced hyperprax airship ever built. It will be hers to fly – if she survives a series of baffling pilot’s tests.

On sale February 10 • 3 of 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Fábio Moon & Gabriel Bá • Art by Gabriel Bá & Fábio Moon • Cover by Gabriel Bá

“I hate you, you piece of s---!” Those were her last words before she left him. If all we need is love, how do we keep going once we lose it? To find out, Bras’ father will take him to the desert and take Bras’ best friend to an art show.

On sale February 10 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Brian Wood • Art by Riccardo Burchielli, Ryan Kelly, Rebekah Isaacs, Fábio Moon, JP Leon & others •Cover by Riccardo Burchielli & BRIAN WOOD

Celebrate 50 issues of DMZ with “Notes from the Underground,” an oversized collection of short stories gathered by stranded rookie journalist Matty Roth on location in the heart of America’s Second Civil War. Featuring art from talent spanning the entire industry including Ryan Kelly (Local) Fábio Moon (B.P.R.D., DAYTRIPPER), JP Leon (STATIC) and more! This is a must-not-miss celebration of a pivotal Vertigo series.

On sale February 3 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, B&W, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Brian Wood • Art and cover by Becky Cloonan

“A series of compelling but achingly brief short stories that each introduce extraordinary characters.” –THE ONION on DEMO VOL. 1

The pioneering indie masterwork returns! And here’s the first of 6 brand-new, single-issue, done-in-one stories from Brian Wood (DMZ, NORTHLANDERS) and Becky Cloonan (AMERICAN VIRGIN, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), each one just as powerful and emotionally charged as the original run. In “The Waking Life of Angels,” a woman is haunted by a recurring premonition; one of a person plummeting from a great height. Seriously sleep-deprived and with only fragments of images for clues, she abandons her life to travel halfway around the world in hopes of finding this person before her fateful accident occurs.
CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE #4

On sale February 3 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Chris Roberson • Art by Shawn McManus • Cover by Chrissie Zullo

Fabletown’s favorite superspy Cinderella and her Arabian ally are closer than ever to finding the source of the illicit magics. Meanwhile, at Cindy’s store, the new magical shoes are a runaway success – literally!

On sale February 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Bill Willingham • Art by David Lapham • Cover by Joao Ruas

“The Championship” concludes! As honorable judge Flycatcher sits in judgment of star baseball player Goblin, he has a tough choice – if he finds Goblin guilty, the penalty is death. Heavy is the head that wears the crown! Featuring guest-artist David Lapham (YOUNG LIARS, SILVERFISH).

On sale February 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges • Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy • Cover by Brian Bolland

Jack Frost, all things being equal, is a much better hero than his dad. You want monsters? We got ‘em! You want quests and riches? We got ‘em in spades! You want fish men from Venus? Well...we don’t actually have those.

On sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Peter Milligan • Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Stefano Landini • Cover by Simon Bisley

In the conclusion of “India,” imperialism and dodgy mysticism collide in a Bollywood spectacular – HELLBLAZER-style! John Constantine tries to trick a demon, talks to the dead, and may finally find time to enjoy his duty-free whiskey.

On sale February 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Peter Milligan • Art by Davide Gianfelice • Cover by Davide Furno

Walking corpses and unquiet ghosts stalk Greek Street as Eddie and Sandy hook up with our chorus girl, Chantel. But now that Chantel has entered the story… can things ever be the same for her? Meanwhile the Furies gang war heats up while Lord Menon discovers that some dead bodies just won’t lie still.

Advance-solicited • On sale March 10 • 144 pg, FC, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Peter Milligan • Art by Davide Gianfelice • Cover by KAKO

“A reminder that some stories are too true and too dangerous to ever die...crackles with Promethean fire.” – Grant Morrison

Boasting a “Greek Chorus” of sexy strippers, vengeful gangsters, a murderous youth and a disturbed clairvoyant teenaged girl, GREEK STREET is Peter Milligan’s reimagining of the brutal and visceral tragedies of Ancient Greece played out on the mean streets of modern-day London. This first paperback collects issues #1-5 of the provocative new series.
JOE THE BARBARIAN #2

On sale February 17 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

Written by Grant Morrison • Art and cover by Sean Murphy

Formless Deathcoats, Dwarf Pirate Submariners, a Rodent Yojimbo – the wildest imaginings of a young boy become all too real in this breakout epic from superstar writer Grant Morrison and rising talent Sean Murphy. Fantasy and reality, death and life, collide in this new must-read series.

On sale February 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Matthew Sturges • Art by Luca Rossi & Farel Dalrymple • Cover by Esao Andrews

A boy has arrived at the House of Mystery, and he claims to have a very special relationship with Fig. The problem: Fig has no idea who he is. And she doesn’t much like him, either. Featuring art by indie superstar Farel Dalrymple (Omega The Unknown).

On sale February 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Matt Wagner • Art by Joëlle Jones & David Hahn • Cover by Amy Reeder Hadley

Presenting the conclusion of guest artist Joëlle Jones’ flashback revealing Madame Xanadu’s earliest days. Squabbles with the young immortal’s sister Morganna intensify and turn bloody as the world of Fairy and Roman conquest vie for domination of pre-history Britain.

On sale February 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by Brian Wood • Art by Leandro Fernandez

Cover by Massimo Carnevale

“The Plague Widow” part 5 of 8. The plague finally claims a victim within the city walls, and in the outburst of violence that follows, several scores are settled. By the time dawn breaks, will there still be “700 souls on the Volga” – and who would be left to command them?
NORTHLANDERS VOL. 3: BLOOD IN THE SNOW TP