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

SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

(E) Dan Vado

Welcome back, foolish mortals, for more tales of spooky fun, based on Disney's immortal Haunted Mansion theme park attaction! A Ghost Will Follow You Home contains the conclusion of the "Misery of the Manse" story by Dan Vado and Drew Rausch and includes several stories left out of the Disney Press softcover book, as well as the entire contents of the unpublished issue #8 of the Haunted Mansion comic book series.

RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #12 (DEC090646)

SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A THE HAUNTED MANSION VOLUME 1: WELCOME, FOOLISH MORTALS HC

(W/A) Various

When hinges creak in doorless chambers and candles flicker when the air is deathly still, that's when you know ghosts are present! The Haunted Mansion: Welcome, Foolish Mortals features work by Roman Dirge, Eric Jones, Drew Rausch, among others, tells the story of the 999 happy haunts who make the mansion their home!

HC, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $49.95

(W) Jason Franks (A) J. Marc Schmidt

The Sixsmiths are a family of suburban Satanists who have fallen prey to the global recession. Ralf needs to find a new job; the twins, Cain and Lilith, need to survive the public school system; Annie needs to keep them all sane and under budget. Meanwhile, their estranged elder daughter Jezabelle is having her own crisis of the faith. Will the Devil rise to smite their enemies, or will he damn them with hellfire and wrath?

MATURE THEMES

SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
WEIRD FISHES GN

(W/A) Jamaica Dyer

Dee sees giant talking ducks, and the Bunny Boy's worn the same Halloween costume for years. But when the kids stop playing together and turn into teenagers, the ducks become monsters and the bunny suits become mod suits, and just as things start to settle, the world changes forever. (AUG090614)

SC, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

by Faith Hicks

Joss's life sucks. She's in the middle of university exams, up to her neck in student loans, and when she's attacked by zombies, her roommates have the nerve to think she's making it up. But when the zombies turn out to be terrifyingly real, only Joss knows how to survive the undead invasion: by following the "Rules of Zombie Movies."

SC, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Aaron Minier

In the year 1000 BCE, two young men, Saul, the newly appointed King of Israel, and David, a shepherd, living far from the world of royalty, discover their destinies will lead one to supplant the other. Battle of Destiny is the Old Testament story of two men's struggle with the knowledge of their destiny — and of a nation whose future hangs in the balance. (C: 0-1-2)

104pgs, FC SRP: $14.95

(W) Various (A) Dan Schoening

Finding it difficult to balance his new role as Dragon Warrior with his responsibilities as a son, Po is relieved when his Dad gets some extra help at Dragon Warrior Noodles & Tofu. When Mr. Ping is taken hostage, can Po save him or will the restaurant soon be under new management?

SC, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.95

(W/A) Jay Fosgitt

The Little Green Men return! Three alien misfits on a mission to conquer Earth discover the hard way that humanity isn't all that humane. Arriving on our globe of green and blue only to learn that they're a mere three inches tall, the trio of interplanetary outcasts prove that size really doesn't matter after all, as they try to conquer the Earth a little bit at a time! (C: 0-0-1)

SC, 6x9, 48pgs SRP: $6.95

(W) David Server, Jackson Lanzing (A) Antonio Campo

When the Penguins discover that the zoo's new platypus, Mia has been separated from her eggs, they put their military minds together to hatch a plan for a Great Escape, back to her native Australia! Goodbye, New York. Hello, adventure! Collecting the final two issues of the popular mini-series. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 52pgs, FC SRP: $6.95

(W/A) Fred Perry

Handsome, mysterious grad student V'ayt is beginning to have disturbing nightmares, visions of a terrifying dragon struggling to escape a cage...a cage only V'ayt can open! Against the wishes of his professor, Gina Diggers, V'ayt takes Elena, Elroy and the rest of Gina's advanced archeology class to the Arctic to discover the identity of the ancient beast that beckons for freedom. There he discovers the creature's lair—and hints to his own hidden past! But before V'ayt can find the full the truth, Gina and her extra-normal archeology unit attack and order him to stand down and leave the site...or ELSE!

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W/A) Richard Moore

Richard Moore is known for his ability to capture the female form, and he delivers the goods in Ladies of the Night, a devilishly delicious assembly of gorgeous women who happen to be just a little bit evil. Witches, vampires, devil girls, they're all here...and they're all for mature readers only. And each one comes with a little morbid verse to get you (or her) in the right mood...

MATURE READERS

24pgs, B&W $3.50
ZOMBIE FAIRY TALES

(W/A) Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, Brian Denham, David Hutchison

Sit down by the gravesite and with a big bowl of brain food, kiddies, 'cause Mother Gruesome's about to treat you to a collection of classic stories of crawling cadavers! Enjoy timeless tales such as "Little Dead Riding Hood", "The Ginger-dead Man", "Moldylocks" and "Alice in Undead-land"!

32pgs, B&W $3.99

Text/Art: Dunn, Hutchison, Denham, Allen

Bitten by the radioactive drawing bug, giving you the insatiable desire to draw superpowered heroes? Terrified of tackling the task because you lack the mutant "artist gene"? Fear not, citizen! We're here to save the day! You'll pick up the basics of sketching super do-gooders faster than a speeding bullet, and once you learn the lessons within these pages, you'll be the best there is at what you do! And we've used our super-publishing powers to shrink this titanic tome down to a fraction of its size and cost, while keeping all its instructional strength! With great artistic power comes great artistic responsibility, so it's our responsibility to show you how it's done!

SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W $12.99

(W/A) Brian Denham

Betrayed by his brother over a woman, left for dead on a battlefield, the knight known as Karkas is resurrected by necromancers. Now he's about to get medieval on some masses! Yet even as he slaughters his former fellows at the dark wizard's bidding, Karkas vows to kill his new master as well. Brian Denham (Angel, X-Files, Starcraft, Iron Man) spins a frightful fairy tale of a fit knight out for vengeance!

24pgs, B&W $3.50

(W) Brian Keene (A) Ben Dunn, Joseph Wight

Continuing AP's popular new series, The Last Zombie: Inferno picks up where The Last Zombie left off, as Doctor Ian Scott and his team of soldiers and scientists make their way across the wastelands of a post-zombie apocalyptic America. Infected with the virus that caused the zombie outbreak, Ian struggles to stay alive long enough to see his wife again. As if that wasn't enough, the team find themselves caught between a raging, state-wide wildfire and the radioactive destruction of a nuclear reactor meltdown. More apocalyptic awesomeness from Brian Keene (Doom Patrol, Dead of Night: Devil Slayer), Joe Wight (Twilight X, The Last Zombie, How to Draw and Fight Zombies) and Ben Dunn (Warrior Nun Areala, Marvel Mangaverse)!

32pgs, B&W $3.99

Hunting zombies is an important ability, but it takes more than a good weapon. It takes practice! This sharp shirt can double as a useful target—when you're not wearing it, of course — so you can hone those survival skills!

L-XL—T-Shirt $18.95

XXL—T-Shirt $19.95

(W) Richard Evans (A) Jake Bilbao

As gifted men and women begin appearing around the world, Canada becomes the first country to form a team of super-humans dedicated to protecting the lives and freedoms of all humanity. But heroes cannot exist without villains and as the heroes gather together, great evil also begins to rise; not only from ancient realms but inside the hearts of men and women. It will take a Canadian Legion to keep the whole world Strong and Free.

SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.95

(W) Marat Mychaels (A) Marat Mychaels, Mark Nicholas

Jaclyn and Michael Hayes are a real life Romeo and Juliet, star-crossed from the moment they met until one faithful day in the Tibetan mountains when their lives are torn asunder. Jaclyn's apparent death begins a maddening spiral which leads to a deal with the Devil himself for Michael. Michael undergoes unholiest of transformations in an effort to reunite with his lost true love. But Jaclyn's new found destiny as a "Demonslayer" makes them mortal enemies. Can true love survive?

SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

(W) Bruce Brown (A) Mike Barentine, Rafel Hurtado

Jack is the typical 3-year-old boy, with an imaginary friend named Uncle Bug. After messing up the kitchen, Jack's dad is given the task of distracting his son while his mom cleans up the mess. To occupy Jack, he plays a DVD of his childhood favorite cartoon. Jack becomes obsessed with the show and his obsession begins to drive his entire family crazy.

SC, 46pgs, FC SRP: $5.95

(W) Josh Blaylock (A) Matt Merhott

Meet Mercy Sparx, a devil girl hired by the big shots in heaven to secretly take down rogue angels. Follow our unlikely heroine as she battles the forces of "good" while trying to figure out which side is the lesser evil. It's either succeed and get a free pass through the Pearly Gates, or fail and risk going somewhere very bad indeed!

SC, 126pgs, FC SRP: $14.95

(W) Josh Blaylock (A) Josh Blaylock, Pat Brower

Alyssa comes from Realm 77, a hi-tech utopia where those who question authority aren't treated kindly. Ostracized from her peers since childhood, and subjected to medical tests by the mysterious Elders, Alyssa grew more and more intolerant of the Realm. When it was discovered she was developing incredible powers, Alyssa escaped to Earth to live a normal life in a small college town, but the Elders wouldn't allow it, and two agents are dispatched to hunt her down and return her to Realm 77!

SC, 126pgs, FC SRP: $14.95

(W) Mike Kennedy (A) Various

Eight years ago, every oil well on the planet ran dry, utterly dissolving the cornerstone of modern civilization. Global economies withered and nations fell like bone-dry dominoes. Caught in a zenith of chaos, Sunrise City now lies in the hands of a criminal cabal who may or may not hold the key to the future and the secrets behind the planet's tragic ruin. Bleedout tells the frighteningly plausible tale of a world destroyed by its own greed and shortsightedness. Based on the Massively Multiplayer Online Shooter video game from Vogster Entertainment, this deluxe hardcover volume collects chapters drawn by some of the comic industry's hottest superstars. (C: 0-1-2)

MATURE THEMES

HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
FEEDING GROUND #5

(W) Swifty Lang (A) Michael Lapinski

After the carnage of the previous issue, all are forced to pick through the bones. Salazar and the NACO forces team up to avenge the loss of their brethren. Bea and Miguel finally taste freedom only to discover the U.S. is more nightmarish than imagined. As Diego battles the Devil's Highway itself, Alejandro Blackwell embraces the future of his empire. Tugged between her family and her newfound powers, which will Flaca choose?

64pgs, FC (5 of 6) SRP: $3.95

(W) Jean-Pierre Pécau (A) Igor Kordey (C) Manchu, Olivier Vatine

Zion. 1946. The Navarro woman Nimue gives birth to a baby girl she names Pandora. 1948. The United Nations votes to create the modern state of Israel, sowing the seeds of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In Jordan, Curtis Hawk crashes his old Messerschmitt and runs across an odd group of confederates destined to seek the archaeological site of Qumran: Joachim, an Ashkenazi Jew; Moshe Dayan, in the service of the Zionist Haganah paramilitaries; and Reka, who reveals secrets of divided Jerusalem.

MATURE THEMES

48pgs, FC SRP: $5.95
FRAGGLE ROCK VOLUME 2 HC

(W/A) Various

Get ready to rock, Fraggle-style! Archaia and The Jim Henson Company present a brand-new collection of stories, featuring the antics of Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red! Worry is indeed for another day, as this new series features a stellar lineup of talent, including: Grace Randolph (Muppet Peter Pan), Chris Lie (Return to Labyrinth), Jake Forbes (Return to Labyrinth), and Ross Campbell (Wet Moon)! Featuring a cover by Mouse Guard's David Petersen and activity pages from fan-favorite writer and artist Katie Cook! (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 136pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

(W) Michael McMillian (A) Anna Wieszczyk

Dark forces are conspiring to prevent humankind from reaching its true potential. Thankfully, as newly appointed "Protector of the Realm," Agent Matthew Dee uses his skills as a covert spy and Combat Mage to ensure America's freedom from the grip of evil. Written by True Blood actor Michael McMillian and illustrated by newcomer Anna Wieszczyk, Lucid is Archaia's first title published in association with Zachary Quinto (Star Trek) and his company, Before the Door. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

(W/A) Various

Collects the first volume of Legends of the Guard, a new Mouse Guard anthology series featuring the work of artists and storytellers handpicked by series creator David Petersen. Bonus content includes an all-new Epilogue illustrated by João Lemos (Avengers Fairy Tales), cover gallery, character lineup, floor plan of the June Alley Inn, and creator bios. (AUG100760)

8x8, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

(W) Jim McCann (A) Janet Lee

Welcome to Anoreve, a world in-between time, where children have played so long it's almost become work, machines have worked so long they have begun to play and all the clocks have stopped at the same time. This is how this land has remained, until 314 dapper-looking gentlemen rain down from the sky and set off in different directions to start the world again. Now the world of Anoreve must discover what happened that made time stop, understand what their true places are in this world, and learn what "tomorrow" really means. The sun is setting for the first time in memory, and once that happens, everything changes. (SEP100782)

HC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.95

(W/A) Chandra Free

Stricken with grief from the death of his girlfriend, Sith, Guy Salvatore struggles to make sense of his world. He's plagued with hallucinations of monsters that torment him with outrageous requests. Enter Satan: a strange, old man who implores Guy to call upon his latent power to break through his world's plane to rescue Sith, who he claims is floating aimlessly in and out of dimensional planes known as the "Dream Worlds." But is Satan to be trusted?

MATURE THEMES

HC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
O/A MOON LAKE HC

(W) Various (A) Various

Moon Lake isn't just any normal body of water — it's a mysterious portal into the weird, drawing all manner of macabre mysteries to its shores. In the spirit of classic horror tales from EC Comics, Moon Lake combines comedy, horror and adventure into a fantastic anthology, with each story centered on the strange happenings of Moon Lake.

MATURE THEMES

112pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
O/A AWAKENING VOLUME 2 HC

(W) Nick Tapalansky (A) Alex Eckman-Lawn

The truth is unavoidable: There are zombies in Park Falls and, seemingly, the rest of the world. As the situation in the city spins out of control, Detective Derrick Peters and others search for answers amid a mass exodus and murders perpetrated by monsters of a different sort. Follow the conclusion of Park Falls' harrowing year in the critically-acclaimed zombie noir series!

MATURE THEMES

HC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
ARCHIE #620

(W) Craig Boldman, Angelo Decesare (A) Tim Kennedy, Pat Kennedy

Archie's good at tooting his own horn and in "A Lot of Brass," it bothers everyone in school when it becomes an actual horn. Then in "Yours, Mine and Ours," Mr. Lodge creates a fool-proof way to schedule himself and with one push of a button, Archie undoes it all. In "Elite Treat," can Jughead tell the difference between French pastry and a boxed snack? Finally, in "How Low Can You Go," Archie's new pants cause him to lose everything, including Jughead's friendship.

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

(W) Angelo DeCesare (A) Fernando Ruiz

"Buck-Bucking the System," Part 1. Starring Little Archie and the Power Pets, plus Little Sabrina and Salem! As Archie and the gang enter their pets in the Power Pet Pageant, how will they fare against some stiff competition, including Sabrina's cat Salem? And if you ever wondered what animals thought, thanks to some of Salem's magic tricks, you will!

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

(W) Stephen Oswald (A) Joe Staton, Al Milgrom

"Adventures in the Wonder Realm," Part 5. The thrilling conclusion to Archie's Adventures in the Wonder Realm is here! As Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, and their new friend Cheroby desperately fight to get home, they must cross dangerous lands and battle terrifying creatures. This all leads up to the final showdown with the dreaded Black Knight!

Digest, 160pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Paul Kupperberg, George Gladir (A) Stan Goldberg, Al Milgrom, Bob Bolling, Jim Amash

Developers have targeted Moose's favorite fishing hole for a large building project! In "The Strong Silent Type," the usually quiet Moose begins a silent protest and everyone takes notice! Then in "Problem's Galore," Archie begins to sink under the weight of all his concerns. But when they all get fixed after winning a contest, why is he still moping around? Also includes a number of classic Archie stories!

Digest, 160pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Craig Boldman (A) Jeff Schultz

Two parties on the same day! In "Party Smarties," a lack of communication between Veronica and Mr. Lodge causes both to schedules two parties on the same date and in the same place! How will high society mix with the common teenager? Then in "Disinterested Parties," Dilton "scientifically" tells Betty the reason Veronica likes Archie so much! So why does this information cause Betty to ignore Archie? (C: 0-0-1)

RES. from Previews Vol. XXI #1 (JAN110945)

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #190

(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Stan Goldberg, Mark McKenna, Ken Selig

In "Pop Ups Here," Veronica begins to feel the financial pinch and may have to (gasp) get a job! But while shopping she comes up with a solution on how to keep stores at the mall from closing and help Mr. Lodge and his business. Next, "New Spin" finds Betty's plans to go bike riding ruined by the rain. When she decides to ride a stationary bike at the gym instead, she finds the experience a wild ride of imagination and excitement.

Digest, 160pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Paul Kupperberg, J. Torres (A) Norm Breyfogle, Rick Burchett

Now With 80 Pages And More New Stories! In "Archie Loves Betty: Freshman Year-The First Semester" Part 4, Archie makes a startling realization about his career, while Betty discovers a new mission. Meanwhile, in "Archie Loves Veronica: The Trial of Reggie Mantle" Part 4" Reggie stands trial! But for what? And "Jinx" continues in "Li'l Jinx Grows Up!" Part 4 by award-winning creator J. Torres and artist Rick Burchett.

Magazine, 80pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Tom DeFalco (A) Fernando Ruiz

When Archie's cousin Andrew comes to Riverdale there's never a dull moment! And on this visit, he's not alone! The villainous Mad Doctor Doom and his organization C.R.U.S.H have targeted the students of Riverdale High with a devious plan to turn them into the Walking Dazed! But when Andrew gets captured it's up to Archie and his agents of R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. to stop the spread of Formula Z, rescue Andrew and help capture the mysterious Sharry, the Spy Girl. Collects "The Blackest (and Bluest) Day," "R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E Dissembled," "The Crisis At Riverdale High," and "The Walking Dazed."

SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.95

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante

"Let the Games Begin!" Part One. The future looks bright when brilliant and benevolent Dr. Light unveils his latest creations: the Robot Masters! But when the nefarious Dr. Wily steals them for his own sinister purposes, there is no one left to stop him. No one — except Mega Man! Don't miss the first issue of this brand new ongoing series based on Capcom's long-running and best-selling video game sensation! Available with a regular cover by Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante or a sketch cover by Chad Thomas.

REG CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

CHAD THOMAS VAR CVR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
NIGHT AT THE COMIC SHOP TP

(W/A) Fernando Ruiz (A) Bill Galvan, Al Milgrom, Jim Amash

Something strange is going on in the basement of PEP Comics! When portals from other dimensions begin to appear and open, what comes out is a who's who of classic characters! Join Sam Hill, Bentley of Scotland Yard, Gloomy Gus, and Super Duck and other classic characters from Archie Comics past as they arrive in Riverdale to see new things and have new adventures. But the problem is these characters don't want to leave Riverdale and if they stay it will be nothing but trouble! Collects "Comic Cosmosis," "Meteor Madness," and "Interdimensional Insanity."

SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.95

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Ben Bates, Terry Austin

"Chaos and the Crown," Part Two. Sonic is a knight of the wind as he faces off against the sinister Ixis Naugus! The Council of Acorn is in turmoil, and the title of "king" hangs in the balance! Meanwhile, Dr. Eggman launches his latest plan with no one to stop him!

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash

"Fractured Mirror," Part Three. Silver joins an all-new, all-different band of Freedom Fighters in all-out war against Enerjak and his sinister Prelate minions! It's a no-holds-barred battle in this dark version of reality, and everyone may not make it to the end!

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

(W/A) Dan Parent

"Spy Girls: Back in Action," Part 1. Part one of a two-part spy crossover! Pranks and bad behavior are running wild in Riverdale! Agents Betty and Veronica soon discover the problems could be caused by coded messages hidden on the popular kids show Funtime USA! And the main culprit looks to be a lovable clown named Klutzy. Things look to get worse when Funtime USA makes a live stop in Riverdale! Continues next month in Betty #192.