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

Even the sky isn't the limit in these two hilarious new adventures by modern Mickey master Casty! In "The Orbiting Nightmare," Mickey Mouse's trip to a space hotel turns dangerous when a mysterious villain arrives with world-threatening plans! Then, in "Menace from the Future," Mickey must outwit a time-traveler sent to stop the future ruler of the world — Goofy! Also features short stories from comic book legends Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan, and Jack Bradbury! (C: 1-0-0)

SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

(W/A) Casty

Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Goofy and Pluto for a time-traveling adventure on the mysterious Quandomai Island! Shipwrecked with no way home, the gang uncovers a land beyond imagination, teeming with dinosaurs… and even stranger inhabitants! Can Mickey unravel the island's darkest secret — and get his pals home safe? Written and drawn by modern Mickey master, Casty! (SEP100907) (C: 1-0-0)

SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

(W/A) Casty

Suit up and fly in the sky as Mickey Mouse and Eega Beeva take an amazing journey through time! The Rhyming Man holds the entire world hostage, but little does he know that only Mickey Mouse knows how to defeat him. Big adventure awaits the world's favorite little mouse in this modern epic by Mouse master Andrea "Casty" Castellani! (MAR100814) (C: 1-0-0)

SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

(W) Bill Walsh (A) Floyd Gottfredson

A beautiful squarebound prestige format one-shot featuring a lost Disney classic, back in print for the first time since 1948! Danger is afoot as our diminutive mouse hero confronts one of his most memorable foes in this treasured tale! Featuring the debut of one of Mickey's archenemies, The Rhyming Man, it's an unforgettable masterpiece from premiere Mickey writer Bill Walsh and uncontested artistic legend Floyd Gottfredson! Don't miss this one-shot; it's an event that will not be collected into trade later, Disney fans! (C: 1-0-0)

48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99

(W/A) Carl Barks (C) Marco Rota

The 70th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney's Comics rolls on as we present another timeless tale from the Disney comics vault with Scrooge McDuck starring in "The Fabulous Philosopher's Stone!" For the first time in over 14 years, fans can experience Scrooge and the gang as they embark on a journey to find a fantastic, fabled stone capable of turning regular objects into gold — but not without a few side effects. Written and illustrated by the incomparable Carl Barks with a cover by fan-favorite Marco Rota. (C: 1-0-0)

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W/A) William Van Horn (W) Branko Collin, Marc Middelhuis, Paul Hoogma, Wilfred Ottenheijm (A) Paul Murry, Bas Heymans

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney's Comics continues with an entire issue of stories never before seen in the United States! Donald finds himself on a Jurassic jaunt in William Van Horn's "Just in Time," while Gyro's inventions spin out of control in "The Invented Inventor!" And how could we forget "Proof Positive," a rare 1964 Paul Murry story new to our shores? Features a brand-new cover by William Van Horn! (C: 1-0-0)

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W/A) Floyd Gottfredson (W) Ted Osborne (A) Al Taliaferro

Presenting an accessibly-priced prestige collection of archival Disney comics — the first issues of Walt Disney's Comics And Stories! Laugh at Donald's misadventures in Al Taliaferro's earliest Duck stories. Then thrill to Mickey's epic battle with Peg-Leg Pete in Floyd Gottfredson's "Island in the Sky," Floyd Gottfredson's personal favorite Mouse adventure! All the original comics and supporting features are here, too, wrapped up in a classic can't-miss package! (C: 1-0-0)

SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

(W/A) Jim Balent

Part of the BroadSword's Studio Edition numbered Cover Series! Only 1,000 copies were printed of this alternate cover to Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose #64 which features Boo Cat showing off her treats. Each cover has a litho-like number placed directly on the cover and is signed by Jim Balent. A Certificate of Authenticity is also included in package.

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32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00
THE ART OF JIM BALENT ARTBOOKS DOUBLE SPECIAL

(W/A) Jim Balent

Enjoy both volumes of Jim Balent's Magick in Black & White, gorgeous artbooks full of Tarot, Raven Hex, and other fantastic females along with 2 prints. Get these at a special price of $24.99 and a $49.98 value! (C: 0-0-1)

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SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
BOUNDLESS COMICS
LADY DEATH #0—AUXILIARY EDITION

(W) Brian Pulido, Mike Wolfer

(A) Marcelo Mueller (C) Michael Dipascale

Here is the perfect time to get in at the beginning of the smash-hit on-going new Lady Death series! This special painted cover by Michael Dipascale is an all-new cover is on a special edition first printing that is limited to just 2,000 copies and available at the original cover price!

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32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Brian Pulido (A) Ron Adrian, Richard Ortiz (C) Juan Jose Ryp

The first volume collects the epic five-issue Abandon All Hope series, which not only tells Lady Death’s origin story, but introduces a whole cast of characters. Also contained within is the 2-issue Wicked series. (SEP100916)

HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $27.99

(W) Brian Pulido, Mike Wolfer

(A) Marcelo Mueller (C) Garrie Gastonny, Juan Jose Ryp

The shocking all-new Lady Death ongoing series continues as she begins her return to power! Martial Arts action, swordplay, monsters and ghosts combine in a tale of incredible danger, in which defeat in battle carries a more torturous penalty than even death can deliver. Tracking a shard of her very soul to the depths of a foul jungle in Medieval China, Illadra the thief hopes to recapture her stolen heritage... that of Lady Death, the warrior queen. Even with the assistance of a noble heir to a stolen throne and the loyal warriors who battle by his side, can Illadra possibly triumph over the terrors beyond imagining within the castle of the evil Fung Wei? And even before they step foot within the walls of the corpse-infested stronghold, the group must first deal with a beast Illadra thought she had killed: The werewolf assassin sent by Death Queen to rip Illadra to shreds! Co-written by Mike (Gravel, Wolfskin) Wolfer and original creator Brian Pulido, this series promises to be the most powerful Lady Death tale ever! Amazing new talent Marcelo Mueller provides the luscious art and Digikore brings the dramatic colors wrapped in a stunning new cover by Garrie (Supergod) Gastonny! Also available with a Wraparound cover by Juan Jose Ryp, and a special Art Deco Retailer Order Incentive by painter Michael Dipascale!

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REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.99

WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC $3.99
BUYMETOYS.COM
THE OZ/WONDERLAND CHRONICLES VOLUME 1 TP

(W) Ben Avery & Casey Heying (A) Casey Heying

Alice and Dorothy must leave their modern Chicago lives to return to their childhood fantasy lands, as the Jabberwocky from Wonderland threatens to destroy everything. But upon returning to Oz, Dorothy and Alice only find death and destruction, compliments of the (new?) Wicked Witch! Featuring paintings by Joe Jusko, Greg Horn, Phil Noto, Boris Vallejo, Glen Orbik, and Alex Ross! Collects issues #0-4, along with character bios and plenty of extras! The Direct Market edition features a cover by Alex Ross, while the Book Market edition comes with a Glen Orbik cover.

RES. from Previews Vol. XX #9 (SEP100925)

BOOK MARKET EDITION—SC, 7x10, 184pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

DIRECT MARKET EDITION—SC, 7x10, 184pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

(W) Miguel de Cervantes, Lloyd S. Wagner (A) Richard Kohlrus

Don Quixote. The name is universally known for the idealistic, possibly insane, wannabe knight as much as a masterpiece of literature. Don Quixote, the book, is widely regarded as the first modern novel while Don Quixote, the character, is among the most recognizable and beloved ever created. The misadventures of Quixote and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, are comical and entertaining to readers of all ages. At the same time, they speak deeply of man's place in the world and his aspirations. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x10, 72pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

(W) Jonathan Swift, Lewis Helfand (A) Vinod Kumar

Lemuel Gulliver always dreamed of travelling the world. But when a violent storm claims his ship and casts him adrift among uncharted lands, he is taken to places that he could not even dream of. Travelling to the nation of Lilliput, where the inhabitants measure just centimeters tall, and to Brobdingnag, where they tower into the sky like giants, Gulliver voyages to an island floating above the clouds, visits a race of immortals, and finds himself stranded in a land ruled by horses.

SC, 7x10, 72pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

(W) Robert Louis Stevenson, Mark Jones (A) Naresh Kumar

It took an epic journey to get back to where he started from. Arriving at his Uncle's house, David Balfour expects a warm welcome, a hearty meal and friendly conversation. Instead he is jailed, kidnapped, lost at sea, falsely accused of murder and finds himself on the run with a smuggler called Alan Breck. Join David as he fights to survive on a desert island, and journeys through the wild Highlands of Scotland encountering notorious outlaws and other strange characters. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x10, 72pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

(W) H. Rider Haggard, C.E.L. Welsh (A) Bhupendra Ahluwalia

Many years ago George Curtis set out for South Africa in the wild hope of making a fortune. Since then his brother, Sir Henry Curtis, has not seen or heard of him and sets out to find him. As luck would have it, Sir Henry meets Allan Quatermain, an experienced elephant hunter, who encountered the missing brother many years earlier. He had told Quatermain that he was searching for the mines of King Solomon — diamond mines, which most people believe to be a myth. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x10, 72pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

(W) Kenneth Grahame, Arjun Gaind (A) Sankha Banerjee

On a fine summer day, Mole is busy spring cleaning his underground home. When he decides he's had enough of cleaning, Mole ventures towards a place he has never seen before — the river. There he meets Ratty, who takes Mole for a ride in his rowing boat. The two of them become close friends, and spend their time enjoying lazy days by the river. But then they make the mistake of visiting Mr. Toad. Toad is rich, exuberant, but also reckless. When he purchases his very first automobile, Toad, Ratty and Mole are plunged into a dangerous adventure involving theft, a prison break, and the famous siege of Toad Hall. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x10, 72pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

(W) Alexandre Dumas, Bruce Buchanan (A) Amit Tayal

Young D'Artagnan has only one ambition, to be a King's Musketeer some day. With this dream he arrives in Paris and if he proves his worth he can become a Musketeer one day. Meanwhile D'Artagnan befriends Athos, Porthos and Aramis, three Musketeers, and also falls in love with the beautiful Constance Bonacieux. Queen Anne of France presents her diamond studs to the Duke of Buckingham, her secret lover. With the wicked Cardinal Richelieu and his men chasing him, will D'Artagnan be able to save the Queen's honor? Will he fulfill his dream of becoming a Musketeer? (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

(W) L. Frank Baum, Roland Mann (A) K.L. Jones

A powerful tornado rips through the Kansas prairie catching Dorothy inside her home. Trapped inside the vortex, the home floats for hours. When the house finally lands on the ground again, it kills a wicked witch. Dorothy finds herself in new surroundings and is welcomed by the local inhabitants, the Munchkins, who tell her she is in Oz, surrounded by a great desert that cannot be crossed. Dorothy's only hope of escape is to see the great Wizard of Oz, and she will have unusual friends and companions on her journey across a magical world. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x10, 88pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

(W/A) Ross Mackintosh

In July 2009, Ross Mackintosh learned that his father had contracted cancer. Beginning with the diagnosis, then taking us through the journey of his father's decline and eventual passing, Seeds is a touching tribute and A powerful, autobiographical account of one man's experience, combining humor, sadness, philosophy, and honesty.

SC, 7x10, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

(W) Mark Bertolini (A) Carl Yonder

At any given moment, there are between 20 and 50 active serial killers operating within the United States. When they can't be caught, a Stand-In is created to take their place. Deacon Sands is a Stand-In. But Deacon is also something more than human, as his creators are about to find out!

24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

(W) Kevin Moyers, David Hayes (A) Philipp S Neundorf

How would you react to the loss of your childhood friend? When Michael's best friend Glenn is killed he makes a decision that will change his life forever. This intense thriller is brought to life by the amazing and unique art of Philipp S. Neundorf!

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SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
TOTEM KIDS ONE-SHOT

(W) David Hayes (A) Daniel DePaolo

Three friends discover their totem spirits have granted them superpowers, or have they? Is the power of imagination enough to save this threesome from detention?

32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99

(A) Tim Bradstreet

Desperado presents a retrospective volume devoted to the entire career of one of today’s most astonishing artists, Tim Bradstreet. This book offers readers and fans a chance to witness his immense and phenomenal career from the early days to the present, offering glimpses of previously never-before-seen material from his files and sketchbooks, his comic work, art from his career in movie design and posters, his gaming illustrations, as well as beautifully reproduced images of his personal favorites.

HC, 11x11, 256pgs, FC SRP: $79.99

(A) Joe Jusko

This book offers readers and fans a chance to witness Joe Jusko's immense and phenomenal career from start to present, offering glimpses of previously never-before-seen material from his files and sketchbooks, his enormously popular comic work, covers and illustrations from his book publishing career, as well as beautifully reproduced images of his personal favorites and insights into his life and creative process. Signed and numbered by the artist, The Art of Joe Jusko is limited to 500 copies.

HC, 8x11, 200pgs, FC SRP: $79.99

(W/A) Alison Acton

The lunacy continues in the second volume of Bear Nuts! The root of all evil is exposed, substance abuse abounds, in-fighting and paranoia spread, a pair of plump pachyderms debut, and a new player interlopes.

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SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
DANGER GIRL AND THE ARMY OF DARKNESS #1

(W) Andy Hartnell (A) Chris Bolson

(C) J Scott Campbell (80%), Nick Bradshaw (10%), Paul Renaud (10%)

Abbey Chase, the world’s most daring adventuress, returns to action as she aims to recover a dark and mysterious piece of ancient history. When Abbey learns that the elusive Book of the Dead has resurfaced and fallen into nefarious hands, she and the Danger Girls embark on a mission to track down the powerful tome. But when their journey leads them to cross paths with another seeking the book - a man with a personal vendetta and a literal hand in the book’s sordid history - they find themselves spiraling through the most outrageous and sure-to-be-talked-about cross-over event of the year! Don’t miss Danger Girl and the Army of Darkness #1 coming up in April 2011! Featuring the first epic cross-over between Dynamite Entertainment and IDW Publishing! Written by Danger Girl co-creator Andy Hartnell and drawn by Red Sonja’s Chris Bolson, featuring covers by Danger Girl co-creator and legendary comics favorite J. Scott Campbell, as well as Nick Bradshaw!

32pgs, FC $3.99
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ARMY OF DARKNESS MOVIE ADAPTATION TP—JOHN BOLTON CVR

JUN063026 $14.99

SEP042598 $14.99

NOV083955 $16.99

DEC090809 $29.99

OCT084043 $14.99

JAN094142 $14.99

AUG090819 $16.99

(W) Eric Trautmann (A) Wagner Reis, Fabiano Neves

(C) Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic (25%), Ale Garza (25%), Paul Renaud (25%), Fabiano Neves (25%)

As an ancient, unknowable evil claws its way into our world, Vampirella must stand alone...or all that lives will suffer and die. With Dracula's minions pursuing their own agendas, and legions of tentacular horrors from beyond reality scrabbling for a foothold on the material plane, only one thing is certain: there will be blood...

32pgs, FC $3.99
VAMPIRELLA: CRIMSON CHRONICLES MAXIMUM TP

(W) Forrest J Ackerman, Archie Goodwin, Steve Englehart, T. Casey Brennan, Len Wein

(A) Jose Gonzalez, Tom Sutton, Jose Ortiz

Warehouse find! Only 300 copies of this collection left from Dynamite! A collection of Vampirella stories from the original Vampirella #1-37, including nearly every Vampirella story written by Archie Goodwin and drawn by Jose Gonzalez! This is the one indispensable volume for every Vampirella fan.

SC, 7x10, 448pgs, B&W $17.95
VAMPIRELLA AURORA MODEL KIT

Vampirella wants your blood! Snap-fit model kit of the sexy seductress of all vampires! Moebius completes the line of ’70s Aurora Monsters with this re-issue of Vampirella. This 1:13 scale Vampirella Model Kit is a snap-fit kit that features easy assembly, movable parts, and ghoulishly girlie details! No glue is needed.

The sexy seductress is a reproduction of the original Aurora model kit from back in the day,and she's simply too tempting and irresistible even if she does want to drink your blood!

Model Kit MSRP: $29.99

(W) Scott Beatty (A) Daniel Indro

(C) Francesco Francavilla (50%), Aaron Campbell (50%), Daniel Indro (1-in-10)

Of the 3,816,483 citizens of London in 1881, a dozen are fated to die at the hands of the "Twelve Caesars" kill. Sherlock Holmes and his reluctant partner Dr. John Watson have deduced the method and means of the crime, but not the madman responsible! While both Watson and the Metropolitan Police lose patience with Holmes and his eccentricities, the young sleuth goes missing to help an old friend!

32pgs, FC (4 of 6) $3.99
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SHERLOCK HOLMES VOL. 1: TRIAL OF SHERLOCK HOLMES HC

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AUG090803 $24.99
LEGENDARY TALESPINNERS GN

JUL100957 $12.99

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AUG090802 $24.99
THE COMPLETE ALICE IN WONDERLAND HC

JUN100945 $24.99

(W) Dean Koontz, Keith Champagne (A) Leno Carvalho

(C) Darick Robertson (50%), Leno Carvalho (25%), Tyler Walpole (25%)

Bobby Godric's cross dimensional quest to regain his wife Nora pushes him far past the breaking point of human endurance. Can Team Nevermore save Bobby from destroying himself? Or will Bobby find salvation among the infinite continuum of Earths--even as the alien Hydra begin to mobilize against him.

32pgs, FC (2 of 6) $3.99
WARLORD OF MARS: DEJA THORIS #2

(W) Arvid Nelson (A) Carlos Rafael

(C) Arthur Adams (25%), Paul Renaud (25%), Joe Jusko (25%), Ale Garza (25%)

Dejah Thoris is in the hands of the treacherous, conniving and downright sleazy Jeddak of Yorn. Yorn wants to make Dejah his concubine, but death is a thousand times preferable to dishonor for a Martian princess. Yorn had better watch his back, because Dejah is a whole lot more than just a pretty face! He is working to resurrect the ancient evil buried in the catacombs beneath Dejah's city of Helium. Valian, his son, is soft and unassuming, the opposite of his father in every way. But it takes more than muscles to make a hero. Valian's got a few surprises for his father in Dejah Thoris #2: The Awakening!

32pgs, FC $3.99
WARLORD OF MARS #7

(W) Arvid Nelson (A) Lui Antonio

(C) Lucio Parrillo (50%), Joe Jusko (50%), Stephen Sadowski (1-in-15), Patrick Berkenkotter (1-in-10)

John Carter, gentleman of Virginia, ex-cavalry officer in the Confederate Army, takes to the skies in search of his lost love Dejah Thoris. It turns out riding a one-man Martian air scout is a lot like riding a horse, except much more dangerous. Carter's going to need all his skill not to end up a red smear on the desolate dry sea bottoms of Mars! Carter also uncovers the deep, dark secret that keeps the red planet alive. It's a secret worth killing for...

32pgs, FC $3.99
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WARLORD OF MARS #1—J. SCOTT CAMPBELL 1-IN-100 B&W DYNAMITE RETAILER INCENTIVE COVER

32pgs, FC MSRP: $75.00

32pgs, FC MSRP: $39.99

(W) Ande Parks (A) Esteve Pols (C) Francesco Francavilla

Zorro is dead. As Don Diego's widow struggles to cope with the loss, help arrives in the form of two younger heroes: The Lone Ranger and Tonto. In part two of this five issue series, the source of the link between Zorro and The Lone Ranger is revealed. The Ranger has personal ties to the legend known as Zorro - ties that demand vengeance.

32pgs, FC $3.99

JAN073523 $24.99

SEP083918 $29.99

AUG100964 $14.99

(W) Garth Ennis (A) John McCrea (C) Darick Robertson

Christmas 1944 sees Captain Greg Mallory safely in reserve, far from the front line with Nazi Germany. A good time to rest and refit, to recover from the horrors of war. Not such a good time for a unit of very special soldiers- backed by the Vought-American-Consolidated corp- to show up looking for combat experience. Hughie gets a war story he'll never forget, as the Battle Of The Bulge begins with a bang... The Boys #53, part two of Barbary Coast.

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