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

This amazing hardcover features new story pages by Morrison and Quitely.

On sale JUNE 15 • 144 pg, FC, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $24.99 US • MATURE READERS

Written by MIKE CAREY

Art by PETER GROSS & AL DAVISON

Cover by YUKO SHIMIZU

The return of Mr. Bun! In between the worlds of story, there is a staircase – and legend says that at the top of the stairs there’s another world entirely. Mr. Bun is going to find it if it’s the last thing he does, and God help anyone who stands against him. Or with him, for that matter . . ..

On sale APRIL 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

BASED ON THE ART OF IVAN REIS

SCULPTED BY JIM MADDOX

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.

Indigo-1 continues the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT bust line! The sculpture features Indigo-1 atop a special base that displays the spectrum of lantern symbols. The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.75” high x 5” wide x 5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition.

On sale September 14, 2011 * Bust * $70 US

From the pages of BLACKEST NIGHT!

Mysterious yet influential, the members of the indigo tribe use their power staffs to spread compassion amid the darkness of the Blackest Night.

For nine consecutive months in 2011, DC Direct releases a 1:4 scale light-up Power Battery and light-up Ring Prop Replica Set featuring a color from the spectrum of the hugely popular DC Comics’ epic BLACKEST NIGHT.

The Indigo Lantern 1:4 Scale Power Battery and the Indigo Power Ring sit in a translucent display and are removable from the stand. Both light up, featuring manual on/off switches.

The Power Battery measures approximately 2.875” high (minus handle) x 1.75” wide x 2.375” deep and is made of PVC/ABS. The Power Ring fits most sizes and lights up when worn. The translucent acrylic display measures approximately 1.5” high x 2” wide

x 3.25” deep. The set is packaged on a 4-color blister.

On sale September 14, 2011 * Mini Prop Replica Set * $35 US

Designed by Amanda Conner • Sculpted by Jim Maddox

The Girl from Krypton! With strength, speed of light and x-ray vision, Supergirl breaks free from the shadow of her cousin to join the battle for justice! Designed by illustrator Amanda Conner, Supergirl is the latest character to join the popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust series.

The hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5” high x 4.5” wide x 4.75” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition.

On sale September 7, 2011 * Bust * $60 US
TWO-FACE 1:2 SCALE BUST

SCULPTED BY ANDY BERGHOLTZ

Expand your collection of Gotham City-related 1:2 scale busts with Two-Face!

The man once known as District Attorney Harvey Dent appears here in his classic comic-book style, dressed in his trademark dual-fabric suit, shirt and tie, which are finely tailored over his cold-cast porcelain body. Half of his face appears eerily charred, and both of his resin eyes are hauntingly realistic. Mounted on a museum-style, pedestal display base, this mixed-media piece measures approximately 13” high x 11” wide x 6” deep, includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited edition of 500 pieces. * Quantities may be allocated.

Resolicited; on sale March 30, 2011 * Bust * $295 US

SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL

They may be tiny, but they are mighty … mighty cute, that is!

The Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures are here! Supergirl, Power Girl and Hawkgirl make up the third wave in the super-cute line of mini-figures affectionately known as “mini-comis.” Based on the larger Ame-Comi Heroine PVC Statue line, these miniature Ame-Comi PVC figures are all brand-new sculpts! Supergirl delights as Streaky gets comfy atop her head, while Power Girl strikes a classic anime pose and Hawkgirl balances on her mace.

Packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook, each non-articulated PVC mini figure is sold separately, and includes a display base.

On sale September 21, 2011 * PVC Mini Figures * PI

ART BY JILL THOMPSON

For the first time ever, images from Vertigo’s beloved Endless family are presented in a format perfect for framing!

Twelve images by Eisner award-winning author and illustrator Jill Thompson (six images from THE LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK and six images from DELIRIUM’S PARTY: A LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK) are printed on high-quality 4-color matte paper stock, collected in a 4-color folder and shrink-wrapped together. All 12 prints measure approximately 8” x 10” and are ready for instant framing.

On sale September 28, 2011 * Portfolio * $29.99 US
DC Unlimited
WORLD OF WARCRAFT HORDE COLLECTIBLE COIN SET

Whether looting dead mobs or completing a quest, now is the time to hold and horde solid precious metal coins from the game in your hand.

All three coins included in this special World of Warcraft collectible set are plated in precious metals, and each coin features a Major Horde Leader on one side and the leader¹s corresponding city on the opposite side.

The 24 karat gold-plated coin features the Orc Warchief: Thrall of Orgimmar and measures approximately 1.625” in diameter. The sterling silver-plated coin features the Banshee Queen of the Undead: Lady Sylvannas Windrunner of Undercity and measures approximately 1.375” in diameter. And the copper-plated coin features the Tauren High Chieftain: Cairne Bloodhoof of Thunder Bluff and measures approximately 1.25” in diameter. All coins are approximately 0.125” thick and are removable from the box. A non-removable commemorative metal plaque with the Horde emblem is also included.

Ready to be displayed on a desktop or wall, the set is presented in a black, hinged wooden box with a glass window, flocked vacu-formed tray and magnetic closure. The box measures approximately 6.25” wide x 3.25” deep x .75” high. The product is packed in a 4-color box and a protective self-shipper.

Limited edition of 1000 pieces. • Quantities may be allocated.

Resolicited; on sale August 31, 2011 • Collectible Coin Set * $69.99 US
WORLD OF WARCRAFT ALLIANCE COLLECTIBLE COIN SET

Whether looting dead mobs or completing a quest, now is the time to hold and horde solid precious metal coins from the game in your hand.

All three coins included in this special World of Warcraft collectible set are plated in precious metals, and each coin features a Major Alliance Leader on one side and the leader¹s corresponding city on the opposite side.

The 24 karat gold-plated coin features the Human Military Leader of the Alliance: King Varian Wrynn of Stormwind and measures approximately 1.625” in diameter. The sterling silver-plated coin features the Dwarven Lord: King Magni Bronzebeard of Iron Forge and measures approximately 1.375” in diameter. The copper-plated coin features the Night Elf High Priestess: Tyrande Whisperwind of Silvermoon and measures approximately 1.25” in diameter. All coins are approximately 0.125” thick and are removable from the box. A non-removable commemorative metal plaque with the Alliance emblem is also included.

Ready to be displayed on a desktop or wall, the set is presented in a black, hinged wooden box with a glass window, flocked vacu-formed tray and magnetic closure. The box measures approximately 6.25” wide x 3.25” deep x .75” high. The product is packed in a 4-color box and a protective self-shipper.

Limited edition of 1000 pieces. • Quantities may be allocated.

Resolicited; on sale August 31, 2011 * Collectible Coin Set * $69.99 US
STARCRAFT PREMIUM SERIES 1 COLLECTIBLE FIGURES

* Jim Raynor – 7.5” h

* Zeratul – 10” h

On sale September 28, 2011 * Action Figures * PI

Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning (w) • David Messina (a) • JK Snyder III, David Messina (c)

This is it! IDW's first-ever mega event ends here! Britt has returned from the universes of TRANSFORMERS, GHOSTBUSTERS, G.I. JOE and STAR TREK, armed with new technology that will spread the Infestation across all known realities. Zombie apocalypse looms and the remaining members of CVO are running out of options... humanity's last hope may be a risky sacrifice that could alter the IDW universe forever!

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

FC • 32 pages • $3.99
INFESTATION: CVO 100-PAGE SPECTACULAR–CERTIFIED COOL

Alex Garner, Jeff Mariotte (w) • Alex Garner, Gabriel Hernandez, Mindy Lee (a) • Alex Garner (c)

You were re-introduced to the Covert Vampiric Operations in Infestation, now get a full 100 pages of classic CVO action in this specially priced edition, including a special never-before-reprinted story by CVO creator Alex Garner! Also features stories by novelist Jeff Mariotte and Gabriel Hernandez (X-Men).

FC • 100 pages • $7.99

Chuck Dixon, Mike Costa (w) • Javier Saltares, Antonio Fuso, Agustin Padilla (a) • Tom Feister, Fuso, Gabriele Dell’Otto (c)

COBRA CIVIL WAR BEGINS HERE! The Commander is dead! Long live… Cobra Commander?! But the questions is, who will BE the NEXT Cobra Commander?! The role of Commander must be filled—now the most lethal and cunning Cobra operatives will COMPETE TO REIGN SUPREME. The winner—he who kills the most G.I. JOES—will take the reins of COBRA! Bonus: Ninja Force!!!!! Yeah, baby! 30 big pages of story at regular price! This is the place to jump on board and see what everyone’s been talking about!

*3 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1-to-1 basis

*Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.

FC • 40 pages • $3.99

Mike Costa & Christos N. Gage, various (w) • Antonio Fuso, various (a) • Fuso (c)

Featuring a new cover by Fuso, this issue reprints the instant classic: G.I. JOE: COBRA #12—The Death of Cobra Commander! It also contains new insights from major Cobra and G.I. Joe players on what the demise of the Commander might mean for them and the world, creator interviews, and more, along with classic Cobra Commander tales from the past! Contains bonus poster of the Kill Shot!

FC • 100 pages • $7.99

Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Herb Trimpe, Rod Whigham (c)

The exciting DARK SNAKE EYES saga concludes here! Will Snake Eyes finally defeat Dr. Venom's programming and return to the Joes? Can even Storm Shadow stop him if he doesn't? What will be the fate of Billy and the Brainwave Scanner? All these questions and more will be answered in this incredible issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero!

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

FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. JOE: DISAVOWED, VOL. 3

Josh Blaylock (w) • Kevin Sharpe, Brandon Badeaux, Tim Seeley (a) • The Sharpe Brothers (c)

The continuation of A Real American Hero throttles ahead as Devil's Due issues #14-19 are collected in this second volume of G.I. Joe: Disavowed. Includes the two-part "Homecoming," "The Family," and the three-part "The Cabal" story.

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 144 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-901-0

John Barber (w) • Andrew Griffith (a) • Brian Rood (c)

Optimus Prime has reached his goal: the gates of Megatron's citadel. Prime has one thing in mind and he won't let Shockwave or Starscream slow him down—tonight, Megatron must die! Secrets are revealed and lines are crossed as the countdown to Transformers 3 ramps up. How far will Prime go to stop the Decepticons?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

John Barber (w) • Carlos Magno (a) • Brian Rood (c)

It's all out war in Philadelphia, as Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots roll out to stop Starscream and his forces from killing Sam Witwicky! The biggest, most explosive battle in Transformers history begins here! The fate of the universe rests on the outcome and the action of this summer's hottest movie heats up right here!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Mike Costa (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Marcelo Matere, Nick Roche (c)

The Autobots have been beaten down, backed into a corner, and harried into making a huge mistake. But the biggest blow has yet to fall, as Prime sets out to face Megatron one-on-one in the final chapter of REVENGE OF THE DECEPTICONS. Nobody dies... but somebody's gonna wish they had.

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

FC • 32 pages • $3.99
TRANSFORMERS: HEART OF DARKNESS #2

Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning(w) • Ulises Farinas (a) • Farinas, Casey Coller (c)

Galvatron is on the move! With the mystery surrounding Gorlam Prime still unsolved, Cyclonus and Scourge are tasked with helping raise an army! But an army to do what?! Find out as the ROAD TO “CHAOS” finds its first travelers!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

John Barber (w) • Joe Suitor (a & c)

Spinning out of the hit movies Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen—witness the secret history of SECTOR 7 and their torrid connections to the alien Transformers in this century-spanning tale that follows a cursed family as they protect the Earth from invaders far more advanced than anything on Earth!

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 140 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-913-3

Expected in-store date: 4/20/11
TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED: PRIME VOL. 2

Various (w) • Various Artist (a) • Various (c)

The action from Hasbro’s new HUB show Transformers: Prime comes to life on the printed page in this collection of screengrabs from the actual animated cartoon!

TPB • FC • $7.99 • 104 Pages • 5” x 7”

Simon Furman, Chris Ryall, Kris Oprisko, Chris Mowry (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Cover Artist (c)

The action surrounding the first live-action Transformers movie came alive on the comics page in IDW's Movie Prequel and Movie Adaptation, and continued in the official movie sequel comic, Reign of Starscream. Now all three TPBs are collected into this slipcase edition.

TPB • FC • $39.99 • 344 Pages

Simon Furman, Chris Mowry (w) • Alex Milne, Dan Khanna, Andrew Griffith, Jon Davis-Hunt, Don Figueroa (a) • Cover Artist (c)

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen roared into theaters in 2009, and IDW's comics brought you the action first in these three graphic novels: the two prequel editions Alliance and Defiance, as well as in the Revenge of the Fallen Movie Adaptation. Now all three trade paperbacks are available in this slipcase series.

TPB • FC • $39.99 • 296 Pages

Chris Ryall (w) • Mark Torres (a) • Torres, Garry Brown (c)

The Infestation is over, but the zombies remain! The robot forces are losing the war against these rotting masses, which leaves only one choice—head underground… never mind the fact that a possibly even greater threat is looming in the survivors’ UnderCity shelter! All-new zombie-on-robot carnage by Ryall and artist Mark Torres!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Chris Ryall (w) • Menton Matthews III, Paul?McCaffrey, Gabriel Hernandez (a) • Menton III (c)

Zombies vs Robots is back, retooled, and rarin’ to?go (again). Chris Ryall scripts, Ashley Wood provides the cover, and a cadre of new artists tackle three tales: “Kampf,”?with art by Menton Matthews III; “Masques” by Paul?McCaffrey; and “Zuvembies” by Gabriel Hernandez.

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 Pages

Robert Orci & Alex Kurtzman (story) • Mike Johnson & Tim Jones (w) • David Messina (a & c)

Our line of affordable reprints continues with the prequel to the blockbuster film from Paramount Pictures! JJ Abrams, Roberto Orci, and Alex Kurtzman present the origin of Nero, the mysterious Romulan who will ultimately threaten the survival of the entire universe. Don't miss this story that brought STAR TREK back to the big screen!

FC • 32 pages • $1.00

FC • $17.99

STAR TREK: NERO TPB

FC • $17.99

STAR TREK: MOVIE ADAPTATION TPB

FC • $19.99

Christos Gage, Mike Costa (w) • Antonio Fuso (a) • Howard Chaykin (c)

His name is Chuckles. He's the Joes' top undercover agent. And he's just infiltrated a top secret, highly organized terrorist organization... one the Joes aren't familiar with... one with a snake motif. As Chuckles is pulled deeper and deeper into the dark underbelly of Cobra, where one misstep means death, can he pull off the ultimate deception and bring them down from within?

FC • 32 pages • $1.00

FC • $19.99

G.I. JOE: COBRA, VOL. 2, TPB

FC • $19.99

G.I. JOE: BEST OF COBRA COMMANDER TPB

FC • $19.99

Marc Andreyko & Michael McMillian (w) • Joe Corroney (a) • Jenny Frison, J. Scott Campbell (c)

The Tru Blood contamination scandal escalates! Sookie goes to Eric for help and finds a herself in a whole new batch of trouble. Meanwhile, Jessica's condition worsens and the violence escalates... will Bill be her next victim?!

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

FC • 32 pages • $3.99
GODZILLA: MONSTER WORLD #2

Eric Powell & Tracy Marsh (w) • Phil Hester (a) • Eric Powell, Hester (c)

The world is in panic as Godzilla reduces Tokyo to rubble. No one knows where the giant lizard has come from and even the most extreme military counter-measures prove useless. As the people of Japan struggle to survive Godzilla's wrath, the world's governments start thinking outside the box. Unfortunately, Godzilla may not be the only monster-sized threat the world faces...

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

FC • 32 pages • $3.99
JOHN BYRNE’S NEXT MEN #5

John Byrne (w & a & c)

Tony escapes, Jasmine lies near death, Nathan is thrown deeper into the past, and Bethany wrestles with the impossible. All this, plus an unexpected friend from the future, as our tale of twisted timelines draws toward its cataclysmic conclusion…

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

John Byrne (w & a & c)

The dinosaurs are breeding and continue their deadly hunt—and humans are the prey! With the possibility of dinos spreading across the continental United States a real danger, Sheriff Tobias and company are forced to resort to unconventional measures to contain the threat. But the dinosaurs aren't going extinct again without a fight! John Byrne's reptile rampage comes to a ravenous conclusion!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Dan Shotz, Robert Levine, Jason M. Burns (w), Matt Merhoff (a) Scott West (c)

With civil war looming, Major Beck tries to maintain his foothold in Jericho as Jake and Hawkins return home—with the master terrorist John Smith!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Peter David (w) • J.K. Woodward (a & c)

Mysteries dating back to the dawn of time are revealed in this, the final installment of Return of the Son! Time is running out for Jude to discover who is telling the truth and who is angling for power. The Fallen Angel must make a terrible choice that will impact the fate of Bette Noir forever! Peter David and J.K. Woodward pull out all the stops in this explosive finale!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

David Tischman & Mariah Huehner (w) • Elena Casagrande (a) • Jenny Frison, Nick Runge (c)

In 2005, IDW launched Angel: The Curse #1, kicking off a half-decade of Angel tales. Now, it all culminates in this FINAL ISSUE. Story threads dating back to After the Fall #1 all tie together in this explosive last hurrah for Angel and his team. Don’t miss your chance to say goodbye to the original vampire with a soul before he heads off into the twilight… (Well, not quite “goodbye”… stay tuned next month for a special coda and the final issue of Spike, too!)

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

FC • 32 pages • $3.99
ANGEL 100-PAGE SPECTACULAR

Jeff Mariotte, Brian Lynch, Scott Tipton (w) • David Messina, Stephen Mooney (a) • Nick Runge (c)

Don’t cry over Angel’s departure just yet! This specially priced comic re-presents some of the best Angel stories in IDW’s tenure, from the very first Angel story we produced to a special comic convention overrun by Spike, Angel and assorted monsters! The first of three special Angel-related 100-pagers as we say our long goodbye to the vampire with a soul.

FC • 100 pages • $7.99

Brian Lynch (w) • Stephen Mooney (a) • Nick Runge (c)

That evil dude John is really ramping things up, but Spike has a few tricks up his own sleeve. Well, one, but still. And it all depends on whether he can trust Drusilla. No, really. Still to come…space bugs!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Brian Lynch (w) • Franco Urru (a) • Jenny Frison (c)

It's Vegas, baby! Spike heads out to the city of sin for a special mission, taking Betta George and pyrokinetic "hot" girl Beck along for the ride. But between giant demon Elvis, a run in with an old flame, and the appearance of a certain witch... this is Spike as you've never seen him before.

HC • FC • $21.99 • 104 Pages

John Rogers (w) • Andrea Di Vito, Denis Medri (a) • Tyler Walpole, Denis Medri (c)

The second story arc kicks off here! Learn the origin of Fell’s Four! While stranded in the Feywild, Adric recounts for Tisha how Fell’s Four was born—and almost died the very same day. Join us as John Rogers, Andrea Di Vito bring us a new chapter in their thrilling adventures of swords and sorcery.

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

FC • 32 pages • $3.99
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: DARK SUN #4 (OF 5)

Alex Irvine (w) • Peter Bergting (a) • John Watson (c)

The post-apocalyptic DUNGEONS & DRAGONS setting’s first ever comic continues! Beneath a crimson sun lie wastelands of majestic desolation and cities of cruel splendor where life hangs by a thread. Welcome to Athas! In Part 4 of “Ianto’s Tomb,” Grudvik and Aki—along with Veiled Alliance preservers—face down the dangers of the Under-Tyr... as well as the last gambit of the Toothcutter chieftain Mudrada.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Dan Mishkin, Michael Fleisher (w) • Jan Duursema (a & c)

The classic DC Comics Advanced Dungeons & Dragons series returns to print for the first time! An ancient evil rises and once again threatens the Realms, and only a motley band of adventures can stop it. A surly dwarf warrior and his benevolent centaur companion, a gladiator who survived the arenad, a fallen paladin, and a timid half-elf must somehow find a way to work together if the Realms are going to survive the coming darkness. This action-packed volume collects the first eight issues of the fan-favorite series by writers Michael Fleisher, Dan Mishkin, and artist Jan Duursema.