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

SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

(W) Greg Weisman (A) Karine Charlebois

Take a quintet of felons, the five toughest villains of the Gargoyles universe, and force them to work on the side of the angels. It may be hard to believe, but these Bad Guys are the best hope humanity has! Gargoyles series creator Greg Weisman is the writer, with art by fan favorite Karine Charlebois and tones by fan favorite Stephanie Lostimolo. Collecting the 4-issue mini-series, plus the unpublished final two issues, this volume completes the story! (JUN090673) (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95

(W/A) Fred Perry

An expedition into the Hidden Pyramid of Puerto Rico ends in disaster for the explorer group known as Team Elite, and only Dana Dane, the team's land navigation specialist, makes it back to tell the world of the awful curse she and her friends have unleashed upon the world. A horde of psionic beasts, driven insane millions of years ago, are free to share their madness with every human on Earth! Gina's going to have to call her dad for help on this one!

32pgs, FC $2.99

(W) Fred Perry, Various (A) Fred Perry

By popular demand, we continue this incredible index to the world of Gold Digger, laying out all the plots, sub-plots, major battles and love interests! Dive into this treasure house of indispensable info for a nearly twenty-year perspective that'll leave you dizzy with delight! A must for GD fans!

32pgs, FC $4.95

(W/A) Fred Perry

The Peebos, Brianna Diggers' super-smart bit-bombs, are back, and they've hacked their way into nearly 200 pages of FULL COLOR! Enjoy Advanced A.I. antics old and new as these mini-marvels discover video games, guilt, manners, fine(?) art, role-playing and much more! These little powder kegs will have you exploding—with laughter! Collects Gold Digger: Peebo Tales #1-6.

SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC $15.95

Show what a fine young cannibal you are in this fantastic T-shirt featuring the cover to President Evil 4!

L-XL—T-Shirt $17.95

XXL—T-Shirt $18.95

(W/A) David Hutchison

Threat condition RED! Trillion-dollar deficits, machine gun-toting soccer moms, money-hungry contractors and flesh-hungry super soldiers led by 200 years' worth of undead Presidents! Can we stop this new national nightmare? YES WE CAN! It’s time to set aside our partisan differences and petty bickering and unite behind "Ba-rot" Obama, the one man that can bring hope to our troubled shores. When the outgoing administration’s plan to shore up our depleted military’s troop numbers goes awry, Washington D.C. becomes ground zero for all-you-can-eat action, destruction, and some change you can believe in!

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W/A) Ben Dunn, Various (C) Brian Denham

Are you wracked by forbidden desire? Do you pine away out of love for the dark children of the night, ever yearning to capture their essence but denied by lack of proper knowledge? Fear not, intrepid one, for salvation is at hand! This essential instruction manual will tell you all you need to know to bring life to your depictions of the undead, from the creepiest nosferatu to the spookiest horror-film classics to the sparkliest of ravishing romancers. They may not reflect in a mirror, but Antarctic Press will show you how to capture them on paper!

SC, 9x11, 128pgs, B&W $19.99

(W/A) Fred Perry (C) Brian Denham

What happens when the Great Emancipator is suddenly freed from the bonds of time to right wrongs throughout history? Taken out of time on the night of his assassination with the help of H.G. Wells's time machine, Abraham Lincoln finds himself waging war upon the forces of evil in the past, present and future! In his last hour, he lived a lifetime!

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W/A) Rod Espinosa

Double your enjoyment of the new hit Alice movie with Rod Espinosa’s incredible adaptation of this timeless classic. The Eisner-nominated creator of such critically acclaimed, sweeping epics as Neotopia and The Courageous Princess applies his visionary hand to this time-honored tale of an adventurous young girl who is swept into a strange magical fantasyland. Is it real or a dream? Journey down the rabbit hole in this amazing, lavishly illustrated, full-color rendition that is destined to become a new classic!

SC, 128pgs, FC $14.95

(W/A) Chris Allen

Every fan of lycanthropy who loves a classic fright can discover fresh thrills from Antarctic Press in this werewolf-ish delight! Antarctic Press presents their special own take on the classic folklore monster, the werewolf!

32pgs, B&W $3.99

(W) Neil Druckmann (A) Joysuke Wong

Johnny stares at his newborn son, a dying wife, and a demon's talisman and agrees to a macabre deal. Now he must relive a day from his teenage years before he met his wife. Can he uncover her secret past and prevent the selling of her soul in only 24 hours?

SC, 7x10, 94pgs, FC SRP: $12.95

(W) Geoffrey Thorne (A) Todd Harris

It's a rough week for "retrieval specialists" Jacinto and Lennox. On Monday, the Egg of First Light is stolen. On Tuesday, Jacinto and Lennos are hired to get it back. By Thursday alien magic, deadly super warriors, and global Armageddon stand between them and their payday. Friday: Ka-Boom?

48pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $4.95

(W) Tom Akel, Eric Mahoney (A) Alan Quah

It's the battle both our readers have been waiting for when Daddy Long Legs squares off against our beloved heroes! We're announcing a second printing now so that when the first 5 orders from Tom's mom come in we won't waste time announcing a second print run of the remaining 3!

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28pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $3.50
ARCHAIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC
DAYS MISSING HC

(W) Phil Hester, Various (A) Frazer Irving, Various

Since the dawn of time, a being has existed who has shaped human development. His powers have allowed him to secretly remove certain critical days from the historical record, and those events have never been told. But the occurrences of these days have forever changed the course of humanity's evolution. These are the Days Missing from our existence, and they are about to be revealed! Collects all 5 issues of the hit mini-series and includes a cover gallery and sketchbook. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

(W) Michael Uslan (A) Stan Goldberg, Various

"Archie Gets Married: The Epilogue." Don't miss the introspective epilogue to the Archie story of the century! The amazing events of the last 6 issues have left Archie in a daze, and he doesn't know how to explain it to his friends — especially Betty and Veronica! Can he readjust to the way things used to be before he walked up Memory Lane? Then, Archie comes up with a new way to break a date with Veronica: he'll push her buttons until she breaks the date with him! Finally, an all-week Career Fair at school has Archie leaping from job to job; if only any of them were paying gigs!

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

(W) Batton Lash (A) Bill Galvan

"Freshmen Year — The Missing Chapters: Jughead." In the "Freshman Year" saga, readers learned the backstory behind Riverdale's fabled cast of characters. But that wasn't the whole story! Now writer Batton Lash fills in the blanks, giving readers an even bigger glimpse of what went on with Jughead, Betty and Veronica, Reggie, Chuck, and Pencilneck G. In this issue, we follow Jughead as his family moves out of Riverdale. What is life like in his new town? Can he make a friend as loyal as Archie? Who is Sadie — just a friend, or something more?

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

(W) Alex Simmons (A) Fernando Ruiz

Chuck is asked to teach an after-school program in cartooning to elementary school kids, and he soon learns that kids can be more hyperactive than his doodles! But Chuck is determined to connect with the kids and help them create the next comic book classics. He gets help teaching from an unlikely source, and reaches out to a troubled child known for spreading graffiti. Can Chuck's world of collecting, drawing, and teaching kids how to make their own comics take on new meaning?

SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95

(W) Hal Lifson (A) Rex Lindsey, Various

After their first thrilling adventure in Beverly Hills, The Archies have returned for more fun in the Golden State! This time, they're playing a gig at the fabled Beverly Hills Hotel's Crystal Ballroom, where many a movie star, president and other dignitaries have been entertained throughout the years! Of course, they plan to make time for some of the city's other famous landmarks, too, including the Fountain Coffee room and the many shops on Rodeo Drive!

Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W/A) Various

Riverdale High's biggest fashion plate squares off against its most practical dresser in a debate on formal school attire versus casual wear — and you'll never guess which sides Betty and Veronica take! Then, Veronica grows impatient with the service at a local restaurant, leading to the question, "should the customers be called 'waiters' instead of the servers?" Veronica then gets more than her "share" when she has to share a dorm with Betty and two other girls at a teen fellowship retreat designed to promote cooperation and team-work!

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

(W/A) Dan Parent (W) Mike Pellowski (A) Jeff Shultz

Ms. Grundy decides to have the class collaborate on a story by having each write a section. The theme is spring, but somewhere along the line the story turns into an adventure about rampaging robots, a romance where Reggie is the lead Romeo, and a quest to find the perfect burger! Then, Betty and Veronica are astonished when they witness a hapless boy caught between two girlfriends in a loopy love triangle — they can't even imagine such a thing! Plus, other new and classic tales!

Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69

(W/A) Various

Pop Tate's Chok'lit Shoppe turns into a little shop of horticulture when Betty and Veronica give him a plant; it just so happens to be a hungry one! Then, Betty and Veronica relive their first steps via Betty's parents' handheld video and Veronica's parents' professionally produced video! Next, both Veronica and Archie offer up accounts of the same event, each from their unique points of view! Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and more!

Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) George Gladir (A) Bill Galvan, Various

Jughead must clear his name when graffiti artists start painting images of his crown all over Riverdale. When the trail leads to an art gallery, Jughead realizes he's not the only one who's being "framed!" Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, pin-ups, and more!

Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69

(W) George Gladir (A) Fernando Ruiz, Various

Jughead doesn't make the basketball team as his parents hope, but Dilton and Chuck convince Jughead that his imagination would make him a formidable teammate on the robotics team. Can Jughead's unique intelligence help machines with artificial intelligence score baskets? Then, the robotics team takes on various other problems at Riverdale High — like school budget cuts in the maintenance and cafeteria crews, tardy students and more. But have they created a Frankenstein's monster in the process?

Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W/A) Various

Archie goes Greek without having to join a college fraternity in this "what if" tale that imagines the teens of Riverdale in Ancient Greece! Can Archio beat Reggio in the big chariot race? Will Bettina and Veronique forever debate which of them is Archio's biggest fan? One thing's for certain — this story is one for the history books! Then, after a week of science-fact with Professor Flutesnoot, the kids are ready to enjoy the local science fiction convention — but they're not the only ones!

Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Steven Butler

Things look bleaker than ever for our heroes, as one after another is "legionized." Amy, Geoffrey St. John, Rotor, and the others do their best to be brave in the face of impending doom. But Eggman, the Iron Queen, and Snively aren't exactly seeing eye to eye, which may provide hope for our heroes. Not to mention the intrepid team of first-rank heroes waiting for the proper moment to swoop in like the cavalry! Ties into this month's Sonic Universe #13.

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley

"Journey into the East, Part 1." After a fierce battle with the Spider Ninjas, Sonic rescues Sally, Tails, and Monkey Khan from the Gossamer Clan Cave in which they've been imprisoned. Things get introspective as Sally blames herself for the recent turn of events, but when they all meet the Bride of the Endless Reach, our heroes realize they are in the middle of a much bigger picture than they thought! Ties into this month's Sonic The Hedgehog #210.

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

(W/A) Various

It's tooth or consequences for Jughead when the tooth fairy undervalues his tooth. Meanwhile, Archie is gaga over the fetching fairy while Betty takes a shine to her hunky supervisor! We promise you, this is one story you'll love to sink your teeth into! Then, learn everything you always wanted to know about big egos, straight from that most vain and conceited of wise guys, Reggie! Plus, other new and classic tales!

Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.69

(W/A) Dan Parent

"Ms. Lodge Goes to Washington." Veronica meets President Obama in this very special issue! When the teens go to Washington on a class trip, they visit all the historic sites, including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and more! They also have an opportunity to meet President Obama in a question and answer session. Taking the President's message about job creation to heart, Veronica puts Archie to work at Lodge Mansion — conveniently forgetting to tell her dad! She also gives Betty a job, strictly to keep her away from Archie! ill Veronica help stimulate the economy, or will she merely help stimulate her father's anger?

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

(W) David Schwartz (A) Scott Clark

The mysteries of the Blue abound… but none more so than the faded origin of Fathom’s leading heroine, Aspen Matthews. The past, once washed away amongst the ocean tides is now at the forefront as Aspen’s early childhood years--and the pain, anguish, and murder, which would shape her future, are finally revealed! In this thrilling introductory zero issue, Aspen descends into her past life, setting herself on a quest to once-and-for-all put to rest the secrets of her origin and discover her true heritage that lies beneath the surface!

With Fathom’s return at hand, some new creators and several familiar names are coming along for the ride! Taking charge of the writing chores is David Schwartz, known for his critically acclaimed Image Comics title Meltdown. Art duties for all of Aspen’s curvaceous lines and intricate environments will be handled by Scott Clark of Stormwatch, Alpha Flight and X-Men fame. Together, this dynamic duo is looking forward to putting their stamp on Fathom as never before!

Featuring an all-new 12-page story that sets the stage for the brand-new Fathom: Blue Descent #1 issue coming next month, make sure to get in on the ground floor of the next exciting Fathom story arc! Complete with an additional sketchbook section, never before seen art, and a stunning cover by series artist Scott Clark, this special #0 issue is not to be missed!

A decade worth of answers spills out onto the pages of this exciting, all new FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT mini-series!

24pgs, FC $2.50
DELLEC #6

(W) Frank Mastromauro, Vince Hernandez

(A) Micah Gunnell, Rob Stull, Peter Steigerwald

To what evil does mankind aspire? The bone-chilling final chapter of the first volume of DELLEC will reveal the true nature of evil—and all it’s fatal consequences. It’s a fight of man against God’s minions as DELLEC, fueled by the agony of revenge, finds himself at the precipice of a deadly battle for justice against his mortal enemy. With Tera on the verge of blanketing civilization with her shadow of destruction, only DELLEC stands in the way of her victory. However, can one man stop the very forces of God, as well as the lost souls of mankind—combined?

32pgs, FC $2.50
SOULFIRE (VOL. 2) #5

(W) J.T. Krul (A) Marcus To, Saleem Crawford, Beth Sotelo

Just when you thought the magic was over… The destructive nature of true power is born of chaos--and the dark lord Rainier rose from such disorder! Learn of Rainier’s cruel youth as the brutality of his past bears the calling of his present, and his unrelenting pursuit of power. Meanwhile, the bonds of love between Malikai and Sonia reach a breaking point as Jayden’s presence finally divides the two young lovers—potentially for good. And Grace, along with a growing group of allies, is reunited with a familiar face from her past—and particularly no stranger to the age of magic!

The magic has returned and it’s here to stay. Make sure you’re a part of the next exciting chapter in the storied SOULFIRE mythology!

32pgs, FC $2.99
AVATAR PRESS
IGNITION CITY VOLUME 1

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Gianluca Pagliarani (C) Pagliarani, Felipe Massafera

Where did the space heroes go to die? From Warren Ellis, the writer who reinvented science fiction in comics, in the alternate-world style of the award-winning Ministry Of Space and Aetheric Mechanics, comes a retropunk “future of the past” where spaceships still belched smoke and arguments were still settled with laser pistols. Grounded space pilot Mary Raven has come to the interzone settlement in the middle of Ignition City, Earth's last spaceport, to recover the effects of her dead father­or so people think. Mary really wants to know how he died, and who did it. Mary Raven is out to spoil a great many people’s days. Today might be her last day on Earth, trapped on the last spaceport where no-one cares about murder and the only real currency is fear. She has her dead father’s raygun, and that’s enough for space hero turned arms dealer Lightning Bowman to want her dead. But she also has her dead father’s diary. And when she finds out something no-one else in the settlement knows... they’ll want her dead for that, too! Featuring the art of Aetheric Mechanics’ Gianluca Pagliarani, this full-color volume collects all five issues of the sci-fi epic with a gorgeous cover gallery full of design sketches, ray-gun fights and giant metal machines! The Ignition City collected volume is available in a standard Trade Paperback with a painted cover by Felipe Massafera, a Special Edition Hardcover featuring an exclusive cover by Gianluca Pagliarani that is limited to only 2000 units, and a special Dual Signed Hardcover featuring a new cover by Pagliarani and is signed by both writer Warren Ellis and artist Pagliarani that is limited to only 400 copies!

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SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $19.99

HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $27.99

DUAL-SIGNED HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $49.99
GRAVEL #18

(W) Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer (A/C) Wolfer

Ellis and Wolfer continue Volume Three "The Last King Of England": no-one's comfortable with the king of the magicians being a British soldier who really just wants to be left alone with a bit of extra beer money in his pocket. Now, the forces of the establishment begin to surround the problem of William Gravel, in "A Very British Coup." It’s never a dull day being Combat Magician William Gravel. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by Mike Wolfer.

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REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.99

WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Raulo Caceres

From the sparking-mad mind of Warren Ellis, the creator of AETHERIC MECHANICS and DOKTOR SLEEPLESS, comes an electrical romance of a pirate utopia thwarted: CAPTAIN SWING & THE ELECTRICAL PIRATES OF CINDERY ISLAND. This crackling new mini-series is illustrated in Raulo Caceres' stunning woodcut style, and presented in full color. London, 1830: newly-minted copper Charlie Gravel keeps seeing things he's not supposed to. A crooked Bow Street Runner with a flintlock revolver, flying things that are not supposed to fly, and the violent Scientific Phantasmagoria that is christened Spring-Heeled Jack, but is known by other names. It is the time of Captain Swing and his Electrical Pirates, and history will never be the same. CAPTAIN SWING #1 is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by series artist Raulo Caceres, and a special retailer incentive Penny Dreadful cover designed to look like a classic novel of yore.

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REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.99

WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.99

(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Raulo Caceres

For every 3 books purchased (can be mix-and-match any of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Captain Swing #1 “Penny Dreadful” cover designed to look like a classic novel of yore.

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32pgs, FC (1 of 4) PI
SUPERGOD #1 AUXILIARY

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Garrie Gastonny

(C) Michael DiPascale

Supergod is a smash hit of death and destruction and now you can get aboard from the beginning! This special edition first printing featuring a new cover from painter Michael DiPascale is limited to just 2,000 copies and available for the original cover price!

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32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99

(W) Christos Gage (A) Roberto Viacava (C) Juan Jose Ryp

Juan Jose Ryp delivers another of his amazing homage covers, this time to the classic Captain America #106! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!

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32pgs, FC (3 of 6) $3.99
SUPERGOD #4

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Garrie Gastonny

(C) Felipe Massafera

From the creator of Black Summer and No Hero comes the craziest, nastiest, most soulless and criminal superhero comic of the year! SUPERGOD issue 4: The world is at war: or, more to the point, its chosen and unleashed superhuman messiah figures are. Are any of them still human enough to realize they're going to bring about the end of life on earth -- and do any of them care? This is what a superhuman arms race would look like. This is what asking to be saved by men who can fly would look like. Take every superhero comic ever published, shove them into a nuclear-powered blender, soak it in bad vodka and set the whole thing alight -- and SUPERGOD will crawl out and eat your brain! This five issue color series is drawn by Garrie Gastonny with colors by Digikore. SUPERGOD is available with a Regular cover painted by Felipe Massafera, a Wraparound by series artist Garrie Gastonny, and a special retailer incentive Church Of Supergod Edition!