Previews #269 (vol. XXI #2, feb11) previews publications

From the best-selling Fame series comes the story all Gleeks were waiting for: the biography of the cast and creator of Glee. From Ryan Murphy to Lea Michele and more of the cast, Fame takes a look at how all of these men and women became part of a global phenomenon. This special graphic novel edition features additional material.

SC, 36pgs, FC SRP: $7.99

(W) C.W. Cooke, Patrick McCormack (A) Various

Fame offers a broad examination of strong and influential personalities who are influencing culture. In this collected edition learn about the top pop stars of the decade — Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Britney Spears. This series has been featured from Time Magazine to Tiger Beat!

SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $17.99

(W) Marc Shapiro (A) Gene DeCicco

Kathy Griffin's take no prisoners approach to comedy has made her the Queen Of Outrageous laughs. In her internationally popular television specials and standing room only concert appearances, celebrities, gays, her sex life, and just about everything else are all ripe for skewering in her hilarious and very adult monologues. How Kathy got to be Kathy will get the full comic book workout with Kathy Griffin: The Whole Damned Story.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Chad Rebmann (A) Gregg Paulsen

Judo Girl has accepted Steel's offer to join his anarchist group "The Revolution" in exchange for the location of her missing brother. As Judo Girl fights along side her new team, she struggles if she should remain a mole for Agent Riley. When a mysterious figure from Judo Girl's past warns her that both Agent Riley and the Revolution are playing her, she finds her loyalties divided. Soon, Judo Girl finds herself crossing the thin line between super-hero and vigilante!

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

(W) Terrance Griep (A) Nadir Balan

Judo Girl is a woman on a mission: after having spent 40-years in suspended animation, she searches for her missing brother. And Captain Steel hasn't exactly spent the last four decades collecting rust either. Indeed, his awful plans are about to solidify on a worldwide scale. On the flip side is a retro story set during the era of go-go boots and slot cars revealing the secret origin of the original Steel Ray! Martial art meets pop art; both the modern story and the retro story tie in together for one fantastic adventure.

SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

(W) Paul Salamoff (A) Daniel Gete

The Thinker is destroyed and the world is in chaos, and Logan wants nothing to do with it. But the world isn't done with him yet and when the lives of Jessica and his son Jaq are put in jeopardy, Logan must once again don his armor. Logan's Run: Aftermath continues Logan's epic journey as he races towards an uncertain destiny.

RES. from Previews Vol. XX #5 (MAY100825)

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
ORBIT: HOWARD STERN

(W) CW Cooke (A) Kent Hurlburt

Howard Stern is the man behind the microphone. The man behind the curtain. He is the voice of a generation, the voice of dissent, the voice of the people. He says what we all want to say and does what we all want to do, and people love him for it. In the public eye for years, he's still an enigma, even though his story has been told in movies and on his program. Get the scoop on his life from his beginnings in local radio to his current show.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Adam Gragg (A) Jorge Mongiovi

One superhero shot himself in the head while another gave a lesbian kiss to one of the biggest pop stars in the world, and it's only Tuesday! TODAY magazine editor Sara Michaels continues her quest to track down the Superheroes of L.A. and make their lives a living hell. Tripled with random attacks from giant robots, and a psychotic, disgraced superhero out for blood, Wonder Boy and the rest of Hollywood's fearless adventurers are really in for one hell of a wild ride!

32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99

(W) Robert Schnakenberg (A) David McNeil

Special Foil Edition! They call him Bubba, the Big Dog, Slick Willie, and the Man from Hope. Everyone's got an opinion about Bill Clinton, but how well do we really know him? Take a fresh look at the life and career of America's 42nd president, from his hardscrabble Arkansas childhood to the days of triumph and turmoil in the Oval Office and beyond.

32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

(W) Greg Thompson, Ryan Burton (A) Jeff Cruz

Eight years have passed since the assassination of the benevolent Zhar Dadgar and the curious disappearance of his heir. Akhdar, Dadgar's villainous nephew, has usurped the Dozhakian throne and enslaved the Azurian people, igniting a civil war within the once peaceful kingdom. A prophecy foretells the coming of a stranger from a distant land who will vanquish the false king and restore the rightful ruler to the throne. Could Sinbad be that stranger, or is he merely a pawn in Akhdar's treacherous game?

RES. from Previews Vol. XX #1 (JAN100790)

SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $15.99
THE ROYALS: PRINCE WILLIAM KATE MIDDLETON

(W) CW Cooke (A) Pablo Martinena

The wedding of the century is nearly here! Take an in-depth look behind the curtain at the Prince and his soon to be bride. Kate Middleton and Prince William of Wales, the heir presumptive to the British throne, have become global celebrities, and this issue will show you who these people are, giving you a closer look than those photos can ever show you. Available in a comic book edition and a graphic novel edition with additional pages and artwork on the royal couple.

COMIC BOOK EDITION—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

GRAPHIC NOVEL EDITION—SC, 7x10, 40pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
VINCENT PRICE PRESENTS #29

(W) Darren G. Davis, Chad Helder (A) Alberto Moreno

One of the most horrifying characters makes his way back to the pages of Vincent Price Presents. Canus, the demon dog is back and looking for revenge to those that made him!

MATURE THEMES

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WRATH OF THE TITANS: REVENGE OF MEDUSA #1

(W) Darren G. Davis, Scott Davis (A) Jaime Martinez Rodriguez

With the Gods humbled and the Kraken defeated, Perseus thought Argos was to enter a Golden Age of peace and prosperity. He was wrong. War drums are beating, the Olympians are again scheming and Perseus' mettle would be severely tested. But there is a new menace neither man nor Olympian could envision. This sequel contains more of what made 2008's Wrath of the Titans a a successful and entertaining rollercoaster ride: more action, more intrigue, and more monsters!

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W/A) Aragones, Lay, Peyer, Seidman, Matsumoto, Reed, Rote

Bart does his best to behave himself for Marge on Mother’s Day. Then, Bart proves the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when he leads his Springfield Elementary team to the state eating competition. And finally, Maggie finds a way to help Bart beat his insomnia. Also, “Maggie’s Crib.”

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

(W/A) Matt Groening, Various

The Simpsons have a new pool! Well, it’s supposed to be Ned Flanders’ pool, but when the contractor comes to claim it back, the Simpsons barricade themselves and half of Springfield in their backyard. Then, the throne of Sweden is empty, left without a king to lead with a firm hand of neutrality. The search for a new monarch need look no further than the yes-man who would be king, Mr. Burns’ loyal lackey, Waylon Smithers! Collects Simpsons Comics #55-56.

Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Dixon (A) Burnham, Ortiz

Homer stays home sick (for real this time) and awakes from a fever dream to discover a world without beer! It then becomes his sole purpose for better or worse to reintroduce those around him to the sudsy elixir that runs through his veins and rules his passions.

SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

(W/A) Various

SpongeBob's dreams may be the key to his finally passing his boating school road test. Also: SpongeBob splits in two, Patrick has a secret, Gary plays video games, and more! All this and a pin-up of this issue's hot-roddin' cover.

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

(W) Michael Alan Nelson (A) Alejandro Aragon

Why would Selena enter the hell she escaped more than a year ago? We finally learn the reason Selena agreed to go back to London. But as she searches for closure and Clint is about to finish his story, they both realize their survival depends on one another! If you loved the 28 Days Later movies, this is the comic book you should be reading! Cover by Sean Phillips.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Claudio Sanchez, Peter David (A) Aaron Kuder

Claudio cannot deny his prophecy any longer. His team has arrived at Si-Revody, ready to do battle with The Red Army. While Claudio looks for his friend Cecil in this warfare, it may be his companion Al the Killer who is the true menace. From Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez and comics legend Peter David! Cover by Chris Burnham.

24pgs, FC (10 of 12) SRP: $3.99

(W) Howard Chaykin (A) Gabriel Andrade

Collected For The First Time! A new detective has hit the New York City streets — John McClane! He's got a new rank, a new partner and a new pain in the ass to deal with! A major crime is about to reveal itself and it all starts in a massage parlor, then things just get seedier from there. Collects issues #5-8. Yippee Ki Yay!

SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

(W) Howard Chaykin (A) Stephen Thompson

Every great action hero got started somewhere. For John McClane, more than a decade before the first Die Hard movie, he's just another rookie cop, an East Coast guy working on earning his badge in New York City during 1976's Bicentennial celebration. Too bad for John McClane, nothing's ever that easy! (JUL100862)

SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

(W) Philip K. Dick (A) Tony Parker

The penultimate issue of the Eisner Award-nominated sci-fi epic that inspired Blade Runner can't be missed! Only in these pages will you find out the fate of Rick Deckard and the rogue Nexus-6 androids. Who will win: man or machine? Only one more issue of the critically acclaimed blockbuster maxi-series that brought Philip K. Dick to the world of comics!

32pgs, FC (23 of 24) SRP: $3.99

(W) Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory (A) Scott Godlewski

A new story arc begins! As Dracula and Conrad's fight reaches a fever pitch, Evan enters into an unlikely — and dangerous — alliance with Marta and her men. It's vampire vs. vampire vs. vampire hunters as the ongoing horror series from the mind of Kurt Busiek continues! Cover by Ron Salas.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory (A) Scott Godlewski, Damian Couceiro

A powerful, predatory corporation acquires a valuable asset — Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. As Dracula begins to amass a terrifying army, Evan soon discovers Dracula is not the only one out for blood! Imperiled by both his craven, monstrous uncle, and Dracula's calculating cruelty, Evan must consider making a pact with an enigmatic, deadly force. Collects issues #5-8 of Kurt Busiek's modern spin on Bram Stoker's Dracula.

SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

(W) Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory (A) Scott Godlewski

A powerful, predatory corporation acquires a valuable asset — Dracula — but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. There's a monster in their midst that puts Hannibal Lecter to shame — and he plans to gain his freedom in blood! It's bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Kurt Busiek (Astro City), Daryl Gregroy (Pandemonium), and Scott Godlewski (Codebreakers) bring an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos! Collects issues #1-4.

SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

(W) Rockne S. O'Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido (A) Will Sliney

The War for the Uncharted Territories continues! Aeryn Sun was once the most dangerous traitor to the Peacekeepers. Now she rules them. But even in this time of crisis, when the Kkore has all of the Uncharted Territories on the run, there are those who would challenge Aeryn — and not all of them are Sebaceans! From Farscape creator Rockne S. O'Bannon and fan-favorite writer Keith R.A. DeCandido! Cover by Joe Corroney.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Keith R.A. DeCandido, Rockne S. O'Bannon (A) Caleb Cleveland

Collected For The First Time! Cycles ago, D'Argo was unjustly convicted of his wife's murder, while the real killer went free. Now D'Argo is on the hunt for the actual murderer, his Peacekeeper brother-in-law! What he soon discovers is that the key to his wife's killer is Raxil. Frelling Raxil. Will D'Argo's greatest irritation prove to be his greatest help?

SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

(W) Keith R.A. DeCandido, Rockne S. O'Bannon (A) Neil Edwards

D'Argo lives on only in this pulse pistol-pounding Farscape collection set in continuity during season 3 between episodes "Revenging Angel" and "Fractures." John Crichton's best friend D'Argo is forced to not only save the day and end planetary war, he's got to do it all with mouthy Princess Jool along for the ride. And that means trouble! (AUG100860)

SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

(W) Keith R.A. DeCandido, Rockne S. O'Bannon (A) Caleb Cleveland

He is a warrior. He is a Luxan. And he has a past. The tragedy behind one of Farscape's greatest characters is explored in this graphic novel. Before his life aboard Moya, Ka D'Argo struggled to keep his marriage to a Sebacean woman alive under Peacekeeper pressure. And when D'Argo is under pressure, things explode! (NOV100808)

SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

(W) Blake Masters, Michael Alan Nelson (A) Michael Penick

The unforgettable new sci-fi epic that asks the question: what makes us human? As the battle for freedom rages on, one clone discovers that sometimes what makes you human is your willingness to fight for what is right. But sometimes that means the loss of the only world you have ever known. Discover a future where life is nearly perfect, but war continues to rage on, setting up the ultimate Insurrection! Cover by Rael Lyra.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Clive Barker, Christopher Monfette (A) Leonardo Manco

One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Witness Barker's long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series' official continuity — a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites and Pinhead! Kirsty Quinn is back! To fight the forces of the Cenobites she has become a Harrower and has gathered a team that, like her, is damaged and insane enough to take on what Hell has got! As Pinhead's plan becomes clearer, what will Kirsty's role in it be? Covers by Tim Bradstreet and Nick Percival.

MATURE THEMES

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
INCORRUPTIBLE #17

(W) Mark Waid (A) Marcio Takara

It's a whole new game for supervillain-turned-superhero Max Damage as he desperately tries to turn the tide of public outcry in the wake of the most challenging fight of his superhero career. But with his original sidekick, Jailbait, back in his life, and the secrets of supposed ally Alana Patel bubbling to the surface, Max will have to call on all of his strength to remain Incorruptible. Covers by Garry Brown and Matteo Scalera.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Mark Waid (A) Peter Krause

With the Plutonian off world fighting for his life in an alien prison camp, the Paradigm is left with the worldwide clean-up. But what happens when, in the Plutonian's absence, the planet's most dangerous villains come out from underground? The remaining members of the Paradigm engage in a desperate battle for control of the planet, without the aid of the world's greatest protector. Covers by Drew Johnson and Scott Clark.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) James Wan, Michael Alan Nelson (A) Piotr Kowalski

Alan Gates, a cancer patient with a terminal diagnosis, is resigned to his fate, until he discovers that his tumor is actually a mysterious parasite! Granted a second lease on life and incredible, otherworldly powers, Alan must fight against an evil army buried beneath society's skin, all the while unlocking the secrets of his forgotten past. Dark, twisted, and unlike anything else on the stands, Malignant Man is a sci-fi thriller that can't be missed! Covers by Trevor Hairsine and Rael Lyra.

32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99

(W) Daryl Gregory (A) Carlos Magno

Get your hands on these damn dirty Apes! Beginning an all-new series that takes place before the original 1968 Planet of the Apes movie in the continuity of the first five films! Ape society has reached a new golden age. But there are ripples of dissent in both the ape and human ranks. Tensions will rise and soon all will be caught in chaos! And amidst all this uncertainty, what is the fate of The Lawgiver? Written by award-winning novelist Daryl Gregory! Covers by Karl Richardson and Chad Hardin.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Paul Cornell, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning (A) Javier Pina

Stan Lee's bestselling series marches on with Paul Cornell, Dan Abnett, and Andy Lanning leading the charge! Soldier Zero is wrongly labeled a menace to society and it's up to Stewart to clear the name of his alter ego. But will it prove to be too much for him? Find out the answers, true believers, in this issue of Stan Lee's Soldier Zero! Covers by Kalman Andrasofszky and Mitch Gerads.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Chris Roberson (A) Khary Randolph

Brand New Arc! Stan Lee continues his epic sci-fi superhero series with New York Times bestselling author Chris Roberson and Khary Randolph. This jumping on point is perfect for new readers to experience what everyone is talking about, as the space action-adventure thrill ride continues. Benjamin boldly journeys into the universe with his great protector, Tara, and his newest cohort, General Talon, all determined to return to Benjamin's homeworld. Covers by Humberto Ramos and Matteo Scalera.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Mark Waid (A) Chad Hardin

Stan Lee and Mark Waid continue their critically-acclaimed time-traveling tour de force! Following last issue's events, the Traveler becomes a prisoner of Anachropolois, an otherworldly city where the past and future overlap. More twists and turns through time as revelations about the mysterious Traveler are revealed! Covers by Scott Clark and Chad Hardin.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W/A) Various

A who's who of great storytellers populate this volume that collects the bestselling Zombie Tales volumes 1 and 2 into one gigantic 224-page package! Featuring heavyweights Mark Waid, Keith Giffen, Steve Niles, William Mesner-Loebs, Karl Kesel, Brian Augustyn, Michael Alan Nelson, Joe R. Lansdale, screenwriters Chris Morgan (Wanted), John Rogers (Leverage), Andrew Cosby (Eureka), Johanna Stokes (Eureka), Christine Boylan (Leverage), and Academy Award-Nominee Kim Krizan (Before Sunrise) with a murderer's row of artists: Fabio Moon, Eduardo Barreto, Lee Moder, Tom Fowler, Ron Lim, Minck Oosterveer, Andy Kuhn, J.K. Woodward, Carlos Magno, Mark Badger, and Gabriel Hardman!

SC, 7x10, 224pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

(W) Ian Brill (A) Leonel Castellani

A New Reader-Friendly Story Arc Begins! Join Darkwing Duck writer Ian Brill and Marvel Super Hero Squad artist Leonel Castellani for the return of your favorite furry flatfoots in this all-new original ongoing series! Who or what are the Danger Rangers? We don't even know, and we're putting out the book! There's only one way to find out, and that's in Part One of a brand new arc of the critically acclaimed fan-favorite series, "Slipping Through The Cracks!" (C: 1-0-0)

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Ian Brill (A) James Silvani

"Revenge" is a dish best served cold, but "Double-Cross" turns out to be a dish best served — with duck? In this epic installment of the Disney Afternoon juggernaut, nothing is as it seems, or is it? Tune in and find out as Part 3 of Darkwing Duck's "F.O.W.L. Disposition" charges on! (C: 1-0-0)

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Ian Brill (A) James Silvani

Darkwing Duck is back, and back, and back and back some more as the city of St. Canard is under siege by an army of twisted Darkwings under the control of the original deranged Darkwing double, Negaduck, and his new partner in crime, the wicked witch Magica de Spell! How will our hero dispense justice when he's public enemy number-one? Collects issues #5-8. (C: 1-0-0)

SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

(W) Ian Brill (A) James Silvani

Once St. Canard's greatest protector, Darkwing Duck was known the world over as "The Terror That Flaps in the Night!" Now, mysteriously, DW has not been seen or heard from in well over a year — and St. Canard finds that evil is once again on the rise. But when a nefarious plan threatens everyone, Darkwing Duck knows it's time for the Duck Knight to return! (SEP100901) (C: 1-0-0)

SC, 6.6x10.2, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

(W/A) Federico Pedrocchi (W) Chase Craig (A) Jack Hannah

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney's Comics continues in the pages of Donald Duck! First up, in the pulse-pounding climax of the rare 1938 classic, "Foreign Correspondent," Donald is captured in war-torn Sargassia; can he save Peter Pig and himself by posing as an enemy general? Next, we have "Donald Duck and the Pirates," Jack Hannah's never-before-reprinted 1947 sequel to Carl Barks' "Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold!" Don't miss Old Yellow Beak's second treasure hunt in this issue, because you'll have the third story in the "Pirate Gold" trilogy next month! (C: 1-0-0)

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Floyd Gottfredson (A) Bill Wright, Floyd Gottfredson

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney's Comics continues here with some of the greatest classic Mickey Mouse stories ever told! This month, experience master Disney artist Bill Wright's "Jungle Magic," an epic globetrotting adventure not printed in the US since 1948! Also features the short "Trade Secret" from the inimitable Floyd Gottfredson that was last published in 1932! (C: 1-0-0)

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W/A) Casty (W) Marv Wolfman (A) Gene Colan, Jack Bradbury