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

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Max Brooks (w) • Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso (a) • Chaykin, Fuso (c) From Max Brooks, New York Times best-selling author of WORLD WAR Z, and masterful artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso comes the next generation of G.I. JOE and COBRA.

“We are the nameless, faceless legion, but once, we were human beings.”—COBRA RECRUITS

“I destroy darkness. I create fire.”—BLOWTORCH

2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

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Brian Reed (w) • Agustin Padilla (a & c)

G.I. JOE thinks they’ve won the day, and stopped the rise of COBRA... but their battle is just beginning! COBRA’s latest and most deadly plan takes frightening form in this latest JOE tale.

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 132 Pages

Bill Willingham, Bill Williams (w) • Elena Casagrande (a) • Jenny Frison (c) Soul-Eaters. Demon armies. Dusting limbs. Prophecies run amok. The Angel-verse is always a little bit strange. But with Connor’s life in danger, Angel has to step up and take back his city. The only problem is that it may be too late.

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SPIKE: THE DEVIL YOU KNOW #4 (OF 4)

Bill Williams (w) • Chris Cross (a) • Franco Urru (c) Trading quips along with punches, Spike and Eddie Hope make a last desperate effort to save L.A. and stop some hostile demons from setting up shop with their baby Hellmouths. Which is all in a day’s work until something goes horribly wrong.

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ANGEL: BARBARY COAST TPB

David Tischman (w) • Franco Urru (a & c)

A recently souled Angel is on a quest for a “cure” in San Francisco when, of course, something goes horribly wrong. Seeking out a Chinese healer, Angel encounters a mysterious girl with a strange tattoo, and quickly learns that life in early 1900s America is full of surprises…

TPB • FC • $14.99 • 88 Pages

Harlan Ellison (w) Alan Robinson (a) John K. Snyder III (c)

The mystery in Harlan Ellison’s science-fiction classic deepens as Micah discovers something about the reality that he thought he knew… something that will forever change him and the world in which he lives!

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James Patterson, Alexander Irvine (w) • Christopher Mitten, Ron Randall (a) • Darwyn Cooke (c)

In this exciting comic-book adaption of best-selling author James Patterson’s hit novel, we find archeologist Howard Carter rebounding from his Egyptian exile and on the verge of making the discovery of the century, the tomb of the boy king. Meanwhile, as Tut fails to produce an heir, the fates don’t bode well for his longevity.

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Bob Schreck (w) • Nate Van Dyke (a) • Tom Yeates, Bernie Wrightson (c)

Jurassic Park survivors Tim Murphy discovers the true identity to his secret “business” partner as his big sister, Lex, discovers who’s been pilfering her commercial farmland as all hell breaks loose in Glen Rose, Texas. You want dinosaurs? You’ll find ‘em here! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

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Tony Lee (w) • Matthew Dow Smith (a) • Paul Grist (c)

FINAL SACRIFICE: Part 3 (of 4)—War! What is it good for?! As TORCHWOOD faces off against TORCHWOOD, The Doctor discovers the truth about Kol’Ne Wah and finds Matthew, while Emily and Hugh try to stop the world from rebooting! But what is the Advocate’s terrible plan—and why are the fifth-dimensional Tef’Aree involved?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99 Expected in-store date: 9/22

Joe Hill & Jason Ciaramella (w) • Nat Jones (a) • Jones (c)

A young man is betrayed, and finds himself in a desperate battle of man versus beast. Is the love of a maiden enough to keep him alive? Co-writers Joe Hill and Jason Ciaramella, along with artist Nat Jones, weave a special tale filled with flame, fur, and ferocity in the upcoming one-shot, Kodiak.

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Stuart Moore (w) • J. K. Woodward (a & c)

After the events of Talos (Which were detailed in the classic television two-parter, “The Menagerie”), Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the Enterprise have been called back to Earth for a debriefing. Upon entering our solar system they are attacked by a suspicious spacecraft—could this episode somehow be linked to Talos… and what eventually awaits Captain Pike?

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Scott & David Tipton (w) • Federica Manfredi (a) • Joe Corroney (c) After answering a call for help from a most unexpected source, Captain Kirk and the Enterprise return to the site of a previous mission, where they make a shocking discovery, one that may force James T. Kirk to make a decision like no other! It all comes together here! From the creative team behind SPOCK: REFLECTIONS!

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5 DAYS TO DIE #1-5 (OF 5)

Andy Schmidt (w) • Chee (a) • David Finch, Michael Avon Oeming, Ben Templesmith, Gabriele Dell’Otto, Pablo Raimondi (c)

Ray Crisara, a tough cop who’s survived a terrible car accident, discovers his wife is dead and his daughter in critical condition. Believing this was a planned hit by the city’s drug lord he’s been pursuing, Ray’s brain injury leaves him five days before he dies to track the killer or be there for his little girl… Ray’s clock is ticking.

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Peter S. Beagle, Peter Gills (w) • Renae DeLiz, Ray Dillon (a) • DeLiz, Frank Stockton (c)

As the threat of the terrifying and mysterious Red Bull looms, so does the dark and foreboding castle of King Haggard, the keeper of the bull. The Unicorn, the magician Schmendrick, and Molly brave ahead until they are forced to defend the unicorn from certain death. But Schmendrick’s solution may make her wish she hadn’t survived at any cost. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

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Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col (w) • Andy Belanger (a) • Kagan McLeod (c)

In the suspenseful fifth issue of the series Ain’t It Cool News proclaims as “a great read,” Hamlet strikes out on his own, away from both Prodigal leader Juliet and Richard’s lieutenant Iago. But is the Prince of Denmark delivering himself into even greater danger?

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Steve Niles (w) • Fiona Staples (a) • Staples (c)

After being framed for murder by the government, Nick and Anastasia are forced to abandon their home for a new, secret headquarters. Meanwhile, in Baltimore, new team members Secret Skull and the robot Verne are hot on the trail of the thief who stole the skull of Edgar Allan Poe!

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Llexi Leon (w) • Jason Metcalf (a & c) A dark chapter unravels. As Lyra Constance attempts to unlock the secrets of her past and present, a rupture in time expands. A mysterious figure appears to warn Sirian of greater dangers ahead, and Wayne Static takes to the skies, hell-bent on raining down his own brand of heavy-metal thunder.

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STRANGE SCIENCE FANTASY #3 (OF 6)

Scott Morse (w & a & c) Written and illustrated by award-winning talent, Scott Morse, features a tale grounded only by bizarre landscapes and “off the wall” characters. Exploring “pop-culture as religion”, this issue we discover the mysterious stalker in the shadow world of cinematic icons; THE PROJECTIONIST! Plus: an all-new one-page tale by Paul Pope!

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MGM DRIVE-IN THEATER: IT! THE TERROR FROM BEYOND SPACE #3 (OF 4)

Dara Naraghi (w) • Mark Dos Santos (a) • Steve Mannion (c)

This retro-1950s saga follows the harrowing tale of the spaceship Challenge 142 as it carries the only survivor of an earlier failed expedition who is suspected of killing his crew for their lifesaving rations. Traveling Earthbound… they discover a hungry man-eating creature that is killing the crew one member at a time…

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Orson Scott Card, Aaron Johnston (w) • Mark Robinson (a) • Humberto Ramos (c)

Captured by the templars and revealed to be a mage, Gleam finds herself bound for the Circle Tower, the last place a wielder of magic would want to go. But templars aren’t the only danger in the woods, as Gleam must confront a monstrous spider whose venom can kill in an instant!

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Peter Milligan (w) • Dexter Soy (a & c)

Written by comics veteran Peter Milligan (X-Statix, Greek Street) and based on the smash-hot EA videogame, follow ex-Army Rangers Salem and Rios as they form their own Private Military Corporation: Trans World Operations. But the pair get more than they bargained for as they are unexpectedly caught in a brewing war between the Mexican Army, drug cartels, and The Maras—one of the most powerful street gangs in Mexico!

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 144 Pages

Mark Ryan (w) • Mike Grell (a & c)

A ComicMix Production! After Harkness's horrific flaming death, the weaponized Ebola Virus arrives at London’s Heathrow Airport—and the United States is next! The ParaPsite team has to go back into action, now fortified with gravity-defying help.. but a deadly psychic ambush awaits. Artist Mike Grell and writer/actor Mark Ryan continue their fact-based psychic action thriller!

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Elaine Lee (w) • Michael Wm. Kaluta, Charles Vess (a) • Kaluta (c)

FINAL ISSUE! Cookie, Puddy and Bru blast off for Rec 97 to save their stolen ship—which they claim—only to be plunged down a shaft and into a strange and frightening Girl Guide initiation rite. They escape with their lives, though their dignity takes a thumping! The final issue of this landmark re-presentation of the classic series!

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Alan C. Martin (w) • Rufus Dayglo (a & c)

Dayglo & Martin give us a completely new take on Tank Girl—grittier, bloodier, and weirder than ever before. “The Royal Escape” finds Tank Girl and her team stranded on the outskirts of a city they have just destroyed, as an immense and vengeful army approaches. Not recommended for children, the elderly, or wussies.

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 Pages

Robert Tinnell, Mark Wheatley (w) • Mark Wheatley (a & c)

He’s been the city’s greatest champion, battling tirelessly to keep us safe from harm. But what could spell the end for Lone Justice? What could destroy the hero of the century? In the days of the Great Depression, a man born to wealth and power finds himself fighting injured and disillusioned against evil, authority, and the law. When a man loses everything he discovers what he stands for. A violent, gut-wrenching tale for our time!

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 264 Pages

Chic Young (w & a)

Celebrating Blondie’s 80th anniversary, IDW’s Library of American Comics presents Blondie like you’ve never seen her before. This book collects the early strips by Chic Young for the first time ever, beginning with the first ones from October 1930. Blondie Boopadoop is a light-headed flapper who meets Dagwood Bumstead, the heir to a wealthy, high society fortune. Dagwood’s parents are aghast and refuse him permission to marry the blonde, but their son is in love. He and Blondie hatch a scheme—the voracious Dagwood goes on a hunger strike for 28 days, 7 hours, 8 minutes and 22 seconds. This first volume chronicles the amazing and hilarious courtship, and concludes with the spectacular wedding in February 1933!

HC • PC • $49.99 • 280 Pages • 11 “ x 8.5”

Bud Sagendorf (w & a)

There are three genius incarnations of Popeye, the comic strip by E.C. Segar, the animations by Max Fleischer, and—unknown to many—the brilliant 1940s and ’50s comic book stories by Bud Sagendorf! Comics historian Craig Yoe collects and beautifully packages the best of the best of Sagendorf’s thrilling and roll-on-the-floor laughing tales. See the Sea Hag, Bluto, and, of course, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, and Sweepea join Popeye in exciting adventures—and brilliant comic book stories. Sagendorf worked as Popeye’s creator Segar for many years, learning all the craft, soaking in the zaniness and the uniqueness that is the One-eyed Sailor. Sagendorf penned these tales with love and skill—even adding some of his own unique characters.

HC • FC • $29.99 • 176 Pages • 7.5” x 11”

Jim Starlin (w & a & c)

Desperado and IDW are proud to present a retrospective volume devoted to the career of one of the most popular comic book artists of the last 35 years, Jim Starlin. Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry’s top creative talents, this book follows the journey of one of the industry’s most fascinating talents. From Captain Marvel to Warlock to Dreadstar to Thanos, this oversized volume will have something for every fan of comic book history and art.

HC • FC • $49.99 • 312 Pages • 9” x 12”

S/N HC • FC • $79.99 • 312 Pages • 9” x 12”

Christopher Irving/Dean Haspiel (w) • Haspiel (a & c)

Graphic NYC Presents: Dean Haspiel—The Early Years gives the low-down on the revolutionary indie artist, from his salad days working for Howard Chaykin on American Flagg! to his digital days spearheading the ACT-I-VATE Web collective. The creators of nycgraphicnovelists.com, Christopher Irving and Seth Kushner, bring you Dino’s early Billy Dogma and semi-autobio comics presented against the framework of Irving’s essays and Kushner and Ryan Roman’s photography. Along with a color section, this trade also features a never-before seen Billy Dogma story and artwork, all selected by Dean himself. Enjoy 192 pages of Dino’s aggro-moxie in this sexy, black-and-white trade with a 16-page color section, the first of a new series by Graphic NYC!

BW/FC • TPB • $19.99 • 192 Pages

Gary Gerani (w) • Steve Chorney (c)

For the first Fantastic Press offering, it’s horror against horror in the ultimate scary movie match-up. Screenwriter/film historian Gary Gerani (Pumpkinhead) presents and evaluates the cinema’s most celebrated shockers, from silent classics to today’s gleefully audacious gorefests. This super-colorful overview contains over 600 rare visuals, and features a brand new introduction by celebrated horror movie director Roger Corman (three of his groundbreaking horror films are among our Top100…can you guess which ones?).

TPB • FC • $24.99 • 192 Pages • 8.5” x 11 “

Gary Gerani (w) • Stuart Sayger (a) • Cliff Neilsen (c)

An untold story from Dracula, the greatest vampire story ever written, Bram Stoker’s Death Ship explores the harrowing, nightmarish sea voyage from Transylvania to England. One by one, the terrified crewmembers of the Russian schooner Demeter vanish, victims of the unearthly life form that lies comatose in the ship’s hold during daylight hours. Only Demeter’s seasoned captain, a proud man of the sea, remains to confront the voracious monster that has preyed upon his crew by moonlight…

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 Pages

Jacob and Wilheim Grimm (w) • Kevin Colden (a & c)

Often thought of as children’s tales, the original stories from the Brothers Grimm are nothing of the sort. Dark, vindictive and full of hard-to-swallow life lessons, this collection of Grimm’s Fairy Tales re-presents these lasting works with contemporary illustrations by Eisner Award-nominated artist Kevin Colden.

HC • FC • $16.99 • 200 Pages • 6” x 9”

Robert Bloch, Joe R. Lansdale & John L. Lansdale (w) • Kevin Colden (a & c)

Psycho author Robert Bloch’s seminal tale of the Ripper in then-contemporary times was originally published in Weird Tales in ‘43. Now it’s getting adapted to comics for the first time ever, by acclaimed writer Joe R. Lansdale & John L. Lansdale, and featuring art and colors by Eisner-nominated cartoonist Kevin Colden (Fishtown).

*Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 Pages
IDW DOUBLE FEATURE: BELLES OF THE BAYOU TPB

Paul Zbyszewski, Ben Ross (w) • Stephen Thompson, JK Woodward (a & c)

On one side we have Life Undead by Paul Zbyszewski (writer and producer on the hit TV show LOST) and stunning graphics provided by Stephen Thompson. Life Undead is the story of a New Orleans undercover narcotics cop that gets in too far over his head, eventually succumbing to the seductive spell of a drug-lord’s voodoo priestess. Now, he must find a way back from a life without feeling, a life without a soul... a Life Undead. On the flipside is Belladonna, by Ben Ross and J. K. Woodward. The tables are turned on the worlds most beautiful— and most vicious—assassin. Gunned down, comatose, and with no clue to her identity, she eventually awakens. Fully recovered, but with no memory of her past, she sets out on a dangerous journey to discover who she is - but will she like what she finds?

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 Pages

Brea, Zane Grant (w) • Kyle Strahm (a) • Ben Templesmith (c)

1927: The first talkie ended the silent film era, the first man completed a solo transatlantic flight, and… a zombie virus decimated the human race. Two unlikely heroines use their unorthodox skills to survive as a zombie infection spreads through the streets of New York and beyond. Brea Grant (Heroes) and Zane Grant promise the worst breakup ever and an epic conclusion to this flesh-eating tale.

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 Pages

Ben Templesmith (w & a & c)

Revisit artist Ben Templesmith’s (30 Days of Night) first solo creation! Earth is forever changed one dark summer night when tiny alien machines known as nanites drift down from outer space. They transform a normal human into a god-like being known as the Singularity, who drives the remnants of humanity underground and to the brink of extinction. Now Earth’s only hope lies in the hands of a rag-tag group of “Specials” — humans mysteriously immune to the nanites’ destructive power. The odds are stacked against them, but will a defector from the other side grant them the edge they need to prevail?

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 104 Pages

Various (w) • Stan Goldberg (a & c)

Reproduced from the original art to ensure the highest possible quality reproduction, the stories in this collection are from what is generally regarded as classic Archie artist Stan Goldberg’s best periods. Each story was handpicked by Goldberg connoisseurs and has been re-colored to match the flavor of how it was originally published. Also features bonus pin-ups, photos and other material from Goldberg’s own collection.

HC • FC • $24.99 • 152 Pages

J. Scott Campbell (a)

J. Scott Campbell’s first Fairy Tale Fantasies calendar was a smash hit, selling out in near-record time. This year, he’s back with more ALL-NEW images of some of the most gorgeous and sexy female figures from fairy tales and children’s books! We’ll see some returning favorites, like The Little Mermaid, and some brand-new friends, like the Princess and the Pea—but each image will be published here for the very first time!

Calendar • FC • $19.99 • 12 Months • 20” x 10”

Ginjer Clarke (w) • Diego Jourdan and Gaston Souto (a) • Jourdan (c)

Get ready for an amazing adventure as young Giorgio Casilli and his family set off on the journey of a lifetime: emigrating from Italy to America over 100 years ago! After a perilous crossing, the family faces separation and quarantine on Ellis before they can begin their new lives. This book is full of exciting, action-packed panels, fascinating facts, and everything you wanted to know about the history of Ellis Island and immigration to America. Special sidebars, a glossary, and thinking questions add to the appeal!

TPB • FC • $6.99 • 64 Pages • 6” x 9”

Al Capp (w & a)

The big news in the second volume of the complete Li’l Abner is Al Capp’s creation of the first Sadie Hawkins Day, in which the womenfolk chase the menfolk, and whosoever gets caught is brought to the altar before Marryin’ Sam himself. Presenting the daily strips and color Sundays from 1937 and 1938.

HC • PC • $49.99 • 272 Pages • 9.25” x 12”

story ROBERT KIRKMAN

art CHARLIE ADLARD & TONY MOORE

cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN

SEPTEMBER 1

1088 PAGES / BW $59.99

BACK IN PRINT – JUST IN TIME FOR THE DEBUT OF THE AMC SERIES!

The first eight volumes of this fan-favorite series collected into one massive paperback collection. Get it while supplies last. Collects THE WALKING DEAD #1-48.

RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
SKULLKICKERS #1

story JIM ZUBKAVICH

art CHRIS STEVENS, EDWIN HUANG & MISTY COATES

cover CHRIS STEVENS

SEPTEMBER 22

32 PAGES / FC $2.99

"ONE THOUSAND OPAS AND A DEAD BODY"—No one knows where these two warriors came from. The only thing that's clear is that they're two of most ornery, trouble-making $%@# that have ever lived.

SKULLKICKERS is a fantasy action-comedy: Two mercenaries are entangled in a high-class assassination plot and nothing—werewolves, skeletons or black magic—will stop them from getting paid. If you love tabletop fantasy RPGs or movies like Army of Darkness, SKULLKICKERS is waiting for you!

story JOHN LAYMAN

art & fold-out cover ROB GUILLORY

SEPTEMBER 29

32 PAGES / FC $2.99

“JUST DESSERTS,” Conclusion—It’s the final chapter of “Just Desserts” and the biggest story in CHEW history, figuratively and literally. As we reach the one-quarter mark of the CHEW run, the last remaining major characters are introduced and an event transpires that is so shocking and unexpected it changes the book forever, fundamentally and irrevocably.

And, as a special sloppy, wet kiss to everyone who has supported the book and helped it succeed beyond our wildest expectations: CHEW #15 is bonus-sized, with more story pages and a special TRI-FOLD POSTER COVER, at no extra cost. Don’t trade-wait on this one, folks!

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story GARTH ENNIS

art & cover MARC SILVESTRI

SEPTEMBER 1

32 PAGES / FC $1.00
IMAGE FIRSTS: LIBERTY MEADOWS #1

story FRANK CHO

art & cover FRANK CHO

SEPTEMBER 8

32 PAGES / BW $1.00
IMAGE FIRSTS: WANTED #1

story MARK MILLAR

art & cover J.G. JONES

SEPTEMBER 15

32 PAGES / FC $1.00
IMAGE FIRSTS: I KILL GIANTS #1

story JOE KELLY

art & cover J.M. KEN NIIMURA

SEPTEMBER 22

24 PAGES / FC $1.00