Previews #262 (vol. XX #7, jul10) previews publications

On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $3.99 US

Written by IAN EDGINTON

Art by CHRISTOPHER MITTEN

Cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH

Kane and Lynch have their backs against the wall as the remnants of The7 have put a contract out on the duo, and it’s a contract open to anyone who can bring the pair down! Following the money trail leads the unlikely pair halfway around the world and into their deadliest encounter to date!

On sale SEPTEMBER 1 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC

$3.99 US • MATURE READERS
FRINGE: TALES FROM THE FRINGE #4

Written by ALEX KATSNELSON & MATTHEW PITTS and DANIELLE DISPALTRO

Art by JULIUS GOPEZ and FIONA STAPLES

Cover by DIEGO LATORRE

1:10 Photo variant cover

In the first tale, Nina Sharp must choose between her arm, her life...or something even more precious. In the second story, a beautiful young woman finds her youth drained away in a matter of minutes and is willing to do anything to get it back.

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale SEPTEMBER 22 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $3.99 US

Written by STEVE NILES & ADAM JONES

Art by TOM MANDRAKE

Cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

The most terrifying crossover of the decade continues! The bodies are beginning to pile up in Mulder and Scully’s investigation, but might one source located on a small island in the Bering Sea hold the answers to this mystery? More important, will Mulder and Scully live long enough to meet this mystery man? Co-published with IDW.

On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by SARAH GLIDDEN

Art and cover by SARAH GLIDDEN

“The most spectacular breakout from the minicomics scene in recent memory belongs to Sarah Glidden.” – Publishers Weekly

“Elegant... a whimsical but cutting memoir, replete with sharp-eyed observations about Holy-Land quirks.”– The Jewish Daily Forward

“Thought-provoking, entertaining, and even, on occasion, funny.” – Heeb Magazine

A stunningly accomplished debut graphic novel, HOW TO UNDERSTAND ISRAEL IN 60 DAYS OR LESS is Sarah Glidden’s charming and funny travel memoir of her trip through Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, Masada and other historic locales, brought to life with lush watercolors in all of their quirky and breathtaking detail.

At the same time, ISRAEL is a sensitive, deeply thoughtful and personal examination of a highly charged issue, an account of a journey Sarah never expected to take. Her experience clashes with her preconceived notions again and again, particularly when she tries to take a non-chaperoned excursion into the West Bank. As she struggles to “understand Israel,” Sarah is forced to question first her beliefs, then ultimately her own identity.

Sarah Glidden won the prestigious Ignatz Award for “Most Promising New Talent” as well as the Masie Kukoc Award for Comics Inspiration. Her work has appeared in numerous anthologies.

On sale NOVEMBER 3 • 6.75” x 10.25”, 208 pg, FC, $24.99 US

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

1935, Las Vegas. Skinner Sweet is suspect number one behind the mystery of the bloodless victims – but could he just be a blood-red herring? Meanwhile, young police Chief Cash McCogan has his hands full with two FBI agents who may not be what they seem. Don’t miss part two of “Devil in the Sand,” and learn the secret history of Las Vegas!

On sale SEPTEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS
DAYTRIPPER #10

Written by GABRIEL BÁ & FÁBIO MOON

Art by GABRIEL BÁ & FÁBIO MOON

Cover by GABRIEL BÁ

A great writer once said that we have to die to prove that we’ve lived. For nine beautiful issues, Bá and Moon have chronicled the different deaths of Brás de Oliva Domingos, so what’s left to say? Now, with the final chapter, there’s no turning back – for them or Brás. How brave must you be to keep going when you know death is the final outcome?

On sale SEPTEMBER 8 • 10 of 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Art by DAVIDE GIANFELICE

Cover by DAVIDE FURNO

Part one of the 2-part “Medea’s Luck” finds Mischa hunted by police and gangsters and continuing to wreak terrible revenge on mankind. Meanwhile, the three Mad Women dare to summon ancient, sleeping gods.

On sale SEPTEMBER 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

Written by BRIAN WOOD

Art by NATHAN FOX

Cover by JP LEON

Once again, we see Amina, the famous casualty from Matty’s infiltration of the Trustwell cell back in DMZ Vol. 3. Since being rendered homeless and alone, she’s been the very picture of tragic survival in the DMZ. In this third installment of “Collective Punishment,” in the middle of the heavy bombing campaign, something quite unexpected enters her life.

On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

Written by MATTHEW STURGES

Art by LUCA ROSSI and PHIL NOTO

Cover by ESAO ANDREWS

It’s goblins and witches versus the Thinking Man’s robot army fighting for control of the Summerlands! While war rages outside, Fig and the Witch Queen Diana find themselves in terrible trouble. And their savior is not who you’d expect. Seriously, if you expected this particular savior, you win a medal. Also includes a bedtime story for goblins told by the inimitable Tursig and illustrated by none other than Phil Noto (BATGIRL, JONAH HEX).

On sale SEPTEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

Written by BILL WILLInGHAM

Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & DAN GREEN

Cover by JOAO RUAS

If you think that Rose Red is truly ready to suit up, grab a deadly weapon and save the day, you may be in for a rude awakening. Or you may be absolutely right. Regardless, heads will roll, blood will spill and Snow White and Rose Red, the loveliest sisters in all the lands, will be forever changed after “Rose Red” part 5 of 5.

On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

Written by BILL WILLINGHAM

Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM, STEVE LEIALOHA, BRYAN TALBOT, LAN MEDINA, LINDA MEDLEY, CRAIG HAMILTON and P. CRAIG RUSSELL

Cover by JAMES JEAN

For the first time in hardcover – Bill Willingham’s acclaimed series gets the deluxe treatment in this volume collecting issues #11-18 of the Eisner Award winning series, along with FABLES: THE LAST CASTLE.

As Snow White recovers from a bullet to the brain, she and Bigby spend a lot of time in each other’s company. But when they announce that they’ll be vacationing together, all of Fabletown is shocked. The twosome are about to leave New York City and cross paths with a ruthless enemy lurking in the woods.

On sale NOVEMBER 17 • 264 pg, 7.0625” x 10.875”, FC, $29.99 US MATURE READERS
HELLBLAZER: INDIA TP

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, STEFANO LANDINI and SIMON BISLEY

Cover by SIMON BISLEY

Wanted for a murder he didn’t commit, John Constantine leaves the U.K. and heads to India in an effort to resurrect his dead girlfriend in these stories from issues #261-266. But something wicked haunts the slums of Mumbai, killing beautiful young women…

On sale OCTOBER 20 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

MATURE READERS
HELLBLAZER #271

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Layouts by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI

Finishes by STEFANO LANDINI

Cover by SIMON BISLEY

Typical. You ask a girl to marry you and she disappears to another planet. Still recovering from his brush with mental disintegration and his amputated thumb, John Constantine suspects that dark and powerful forces don’t want him to be happy after he proposes to Epiphany…

On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
MADAME XANADU #27

Written by MATT WAGNER

Art by CELIA CALLE

Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM

Touch may be the most sensual of the five senses, but it’s the bane of Neon Blue, a porcelain vision of beauty who doesn’t care for physical contact. See, Blue isn’t what she seems, and touching her leads to nothing but ill fortune and untimely death. But when Blue crosses paths with Madame Xanadu in 1964, will this finally be the end of her long, insensitive life? Part 4 of “Extra Sensory” features guest art from AMERICAN VIRGIN cover artist Celia Calle.

On sale SEPTEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

Written by CHRIS ROBERSON

Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED

In the search for Dead Fred’s killer, Gwen Dylan has learned more than she bargained for and discovers that she’s been wrong about a great many things. Now she finds herself faced with a choice: risk losing all that she is, or become a real monster. As if that weren’t enough, a confrontation with one of the fearless monster hunters leads in unexpected directions. And what about Spot the were-terrier, Ellie the ghost-girl, and Claire the vampire? All this and more in the conclusion of iZOMBIE’s debut arc.

On sale SEPTEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
SWEET TOOTH #13

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and cover by JEFF LEMIRE

A new storyline begins! Gus and the other hybrid kids meet a new ally in the militia camp, but will he help them find a way out? Meanwhile, Jepperd and his new traveling companions head into the heart of “The Last City” looking for allies of their own.

On sale SEPTEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
NORTHLANDERS #32

Written by BRIAN WOOD

Art by RICCARDO BURCHIELLI

Cover by MASSIMO CARNEVALE

Taking the timeless motif of “young lovers on the run” to an alarming extreme, Erik and Ingrid, outcasts in 9th century Norway, strike a series of blows for individuality against the rigid conformity of the local priesthood in part 3 of “Metal.”

On sale SEPTEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

Written by BRIAN WOOD

Art by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ

Cover by MASSIMO CARNEVALE

Set in Viking Russia in A.D.1020, “The Plague Widow” sees in a remote settlement rocked by a contagious outbreak. As the citizens focus on shutting out the outside world, they don’t realize who they’re shutting themselves in with. Collecting issues #21-28 of the acclaimed series!

On sale OCTOBER 27 • 192 pg, FC, $16.99 US

Written by NEIL GAIMAN

Art by SAM KIETH, MIKE DRINGENBERG & MALCOLM JONES III

Cover by DAVE MCKEAN

This new edition – featuring the improved production values and coloring from the Absolute Edition – collects issues #1-8 as Morpheus goes on a quest for his lost objects of power.

This item is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled.

RESOLICIT • On sale OCTOBER 13 • 240 pg, FC $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE SANDMAN VOL. 2: THE DOLL’S HOUSE TP NEW EDITION

Written by NEIL GAIMAN

Art by MALCOLM JONES III, CHRIS BACHALO & others

Cover by DAVE MCKEAN

In this new, recolored edition featuring THE SANDMAN #9-16, Morpheus hunts three dreams who escaped while a young woman searches for her little brother and a vortex threatens dreamers worldwide.

This item is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled.

RESOLICIT • On sale OCTOBER 13 • 232 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE SANDMAN VOL. 3 DREAM COUNTRY TP NEW EDITION

Writer by NEIL GAIMAN

Art by KELLEY JONES, MALCOLM JONES III, COLLEEN DORAN and CHARLES VESS

Cover by DAVE MCKEAN

A new, recolored edition of the classic SANDMAN series with new cover art and trade dress. Volume 3 collects issues #17-20 including

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which won a World Fantasy Award.

On sale OCTOBER 13 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
SCALPED #42

Written by JASON AARON

Art by R.M. GUERA

Cover by JOCK

In the gut-wrenching conclusion to “The Unwanted,” Carol decides the fate of her unborn child while Dash struggles with the idea of fatherhood.

On sale SEPTEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by JOSHUA DYSART

Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI

Cover by DAVE JOHNSON

Two men sit at a table. One is a WWII veteran, a highly placed secret agent known only by the code name Unknown Soldier. The other is a psychologically deconstructed ghost named Moses Lwanga. Tonight, one will tell the other his story – and the course of their lives will be changed forever.

On sale SEPTEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

Written by MIKE CAREY

Layouts by PETER GROSS

Finishes by RYAN KELLY

Cover by YUKO SHIMIZU

Special guest artist Ryan Kelly provides finishes over Peter Gross’s art for “The Lives of Lizzie Hexam: A Choose-a-Story adventure.” Enter the mind of Lizzie Hexam, Tom Taylor’s fervent but enigmatic guardian, and explore the contradictory, impossible events that made her what she is. Is she a victim or champion? A madwoman or a saint? That’s for you and fate to decide as you pick the story’s path. The multiple Eisner-nominated series tells its most ambitious stand-alone story to date in an oversized, interactive issue!

On sale SEPTEMBER 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS
DC Direct
HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT: BLACK HAND BUST

Based on designs by Ivan Reis

Sculpted by Jean St. Jean

The Blackest Night continues in mini-bust form! Each month in 2011, DC Direct releases a mini-bust featuring a character from the hugely popular DC Comics’ epic BLACKEST NIGHT. Black Hand, leader of the Black Lantern Corps, continues the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT bust line! The sculpture features Black Hand atop a special base that displays the spectrum of Lantern symbols. The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.5” high x 3.5” wide x 5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition.

On sale February 23, 2011 * Bust * $70 US
BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES

It’s a madhouse … and the lunatics are running the asylum!

After arriving on Arkham Island, Batman is greeted by Warden Sharp and security personnel. Although The Joker is securely strapped to a handcart for transfer to the deepest bowels of Arkham, he escapes nonetheless. This is going to be the worst night of Batman’s life. With The Joker free, inciting unrest among the inmates, Batman faces a riot from a cadre of Gotham City’s most wanted: killers and psychopaths who are screaming for vengeance and out for blood. Batman’s blood.

His mission? Stop The Joker – and his accomplices – at all costs.

Welcome to the asylum. Arkham Asylum.

BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES are based on the game designs of the “Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever.”

* Poison Ivy (6.5” h)

* Zsasz (6” h)

* Batman [Armored] (7” h—to top of ears)

* Bane (6.75” h)

All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included. 4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

On sale February 2, 2011 * Action Figures * PI

Designed by Amanda Conner

Sculpted by Jim Maddox

Pretty Poison! The gal of the green springs from the foliage, a lily blossom aloft in her hand – a deadly delight in bloom. Designed by illustrator Amanda Conner, Poison Ivy is the latest character to join the popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust series. The hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 7.23” high x 2.75” wide x 2.5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition.

On sale February 23, 2011 * Bust * $60 US
AME-COMI HEROINE SERIES: JESSE QUICK AS THE FLASH PVC FIGURE

Sculpted by Jack Mathews

Faster Than Lightning! Super-speedster and member of the Flash family of zoomers, Jesse Quick invokes the mysterious 3x2(9y2)4A formula, tapping into the power of the Speed Force. Fleet of foot, Jesse sizzles with swiftness! Packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook, this non-articulated PVC statue stands approximately 9” high and includes a display base.

On sale February 9, 2011 * Statue * $70 US

Sculpted by Jonathan Matthews

Steam & Sass! Clockwork cute and dressed to impress, Duela Dent is steampunk chic, strutting her stuff, backpack brimming with Joker toxin, and carrying a killer cane as she joins the popular Ame-Comi series! Gears and steam, lace and goggles, the booted and brass-buckled beauty Duela Dent is a corseted cutie, decked out in futuristic Victorian vixen attire. The rumored daughter of The Joker is one deadly doll! Packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook, this non-articulated PVC statue stands approximately 9.25” high and includes a display base.

On sale February 9, 2011 * Statue * $70 US

What would you do if you had one year left to live? The Man of Steel keeps his mortal revelation hidden. But other secrets are revealed, stories told, challenges faced and opportunities grasped by all. This special collector set is based on the Eisner Award-winning series, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, written by Grant Morrison and art by Frank Quitely. Included in this set are action figures of Superman (boasting brand new deco) and a new figure – Bizarro – as well as the 160-page reprint of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN VOL. 1 graphic novel. Each figure stands approximately 6.75” high.

On sale February 16, 2011 * Collector Set * $45 US
ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN MINI STATUE

Designed by Jim Lee • Sculpted by Jack Mathews

A classic moment captured in time! Crouched on one of Gotham City’s rooftops, the Dynamic Duo are ready to catapult themselves into the center of the seething criminal element. This full color, hand-painted cold cast porcelain mini statue measures approximately 4.5” high x 5.73” wide x 4.5” deep, is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition.

On sale February 16, 2011 * Mini Statue * $80 US

Robert Rodriguez & Aaron Kaufman (w) • Stuart Sayger (a) • Zach Howard (c)

This special #0 issue carves its story from Robert Rodriguez’s upcoming “Grindhouse” flick, Machete! In this introductory issue, which will lead into an all-new series in December, Rodriguez himself, alongside producer Aaron Kaufman, pens the ultimate “Mexploitation” tale of revenge as we see what drew Machete to first pick up the blades…

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

David Tischman, Mariah Huehner (w) • David Messina (a) • Messina, Joe Corroney (c) Eric’s memory of the Inquisition causes a violent reaction among the locals trapped inside Merlotte’s. It’s another night of great fun for the vile spirit feeding off their raw emotions. But Sam’s figured out a way to trick the Trickster, and, with Tara’s help, he sets a trap. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99
TRANSFORMERS: DRIFT #1 (OF 4)

Shane McCarthy (w) • Alex Milne (a & c)

What was it that caused one of the DECEPTICON’s most ruthless soldiers to turn his back on them? And what ancient secret lies hidden deep within an alien planet? All this and more as the origin of the newest AUTOBOT, DRIFT, is finally revealed!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99 Expected in-store date: 9/15

Shane McCarthy (w) • Alex Milne (a & c)

What is the secret behind DRIFT’s startling rescuers? How is it they came to be on the isolated, desert planet and what does this have to do with DRIFT’s future? As DRIFT uncovers answers, he’s suddenly faced with a decision that could alter his life forever! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

John Barber (w) • Joe Suitor (a) • Josh Nizzi (c)

At last—the secret history of the Transformers is finally revealed, through the multigenerational saga of the clandestine spy group code-named SECTOR 7. Events in this series tie directly into all of the massive hit Transformers movies, but trust us when we say—there has never been a movie-tie in comic like this before! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Mike Costa (w) • Guido Guidi (a) • Don Figueroa, Guidi (c)

International Incident, Part 3: It’s Round 2 between AUTOBOTS and COMBATICONS as a wildcard enters the fight, while back in the States, Skywatch takes some extreme—even illegal—measures to even the odds. More gigantic fight scenes by Costa and Guidi! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Simon Furman, Nick Roche (w) • E.J. Su, Nick Roche, Don Figueroa, Klaus Scherwinski (a) • Su (c)

The re-presentation of IDW’s TRANSFORMERS Universe continues in volume 2 of TRANSFORMERS: THE IDW COLLECTION! Placed in “prime” reading order by TF Editor Andy Schmidt, and featuring front and back cover art by the legendary E.J. Su, you’ve never seen the TRANSFORMERS like this as the action flashes between CYBERTRON, Earth, and beyond! Includes Stormbringer #1–4, Spotlights: SIXSHOT, ULTRA MAGNUS, KUP, and ESCALATION #1–6.

HC • FC • $49.99 • 369 Pages • 7” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-751-1

Larry Hama (w) • Joe Benitez (a) • Tom Feister (c) Larry Hama returns along with super-star Joe Benitez (Superman/Batman) and it’s a SILENT ISSUE with SNAKE EYES! Not to steal from Stan but, “ ‘Nuff said.”

FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. JOE: COBRA SPECIAL #2

Mike Costa (w) • Antonio Fuso (a & c)

Her name is Chameleon, and she is the JOE’s newest recruit in COBRA II. Now we see the rest of her story—her recruitment, her first mission, and her mysterious connection to... well, you only THINK you know who we’re talking about, as Mike Costa and Antonio Fuso attempt to outdo their previous, critically celebrated Special. This extra-length Special features an all-new G.I. Joe prose story from the upcoming G.I. Joe: The Cobra War prose anthology!

FC • 40 pages • $4.99

Mike Costa, Christos N. Gage (w) • Sergio Carrera (a) • Antonio Fuso (c) Delve inside COBRA’s brutal, punishing training methods as we learn what it takes to become a Range Viper under the supervision of the apex predator known as Skull Buster. If you fail your final exam, there are no make-ups... only a shallow grave. And if you pass... well, that just might be worse.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. JOE #22

Chuck Dixon (w) • Alex Cal (a) • Robert Atkins (c)

The JOES battle Mother Nature as a tidal wave threatens to sweep Scarlett, Ripcord and their strike team off an abandoned COBRA atoll. At the same time, Shipwreck, Cover Girl and the others have captured a COBRA weapon of mass destruction. But can they hold onto it? Action, mayhem, and post-nuclear consequences on the high seas!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99 Expected in-store date: 9/15

Larry Hama (w) • Agustin Padilla (a) • Padilla, Rod Whigham (c)

The scattered JOES converge at their prearranged rally point and launch their last-ditch counterattack against the forces of COBRA. Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow face off, and only one of them walks away from the confrontation. Don’t miss this issue! *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.