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

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

(W) Bill Golliher, Mike Pellowski (A) Stan Goldberg, Bob Bolling, Mark McKenna, Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash

In "The Junkman Cometh," lightning strikes Dilton's failed invention of a robotic brain. Suddenly it begins to transform with other inventions into a giant robot! Then, in "Don't Mind Me" Dilton falls for the new student. As he plans on how to introduce himself, he plays out how Archie, Reggie and Moose would do it, when all he needs to do is be himself. Finally, in "Whack Attack," the gang takes on the challenge of paddle ball, but the best player may surprise you!

Digest, 160pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Stephen Susco, Tony Isabella (A)Kelley Jones

Do you dare cross into the Fringe? The war for an army of souls continues here, as Matthew Dunsinane (a.k.a. The Grim Ghost) battles his eternal enemy, Lord Braddock, for control over the most powerful soul the Fringe has seen in centuries. Join in now for the coolest supernatural action this side of heaven or hell!

22pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

(W) Steve Niles (A) Nat Jones

Detective Sam Lomax finds himself lost in a strange world, battling against the barbarian know as Wulf — not to mention a crazy assortment of monsters! Meanwhile, a dark evil presence haunts the streets of New York City. Can Lomax and Wulf keep from killing each other long enough to save not one but two worlds?

22pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

(W) Jim Krueger, Brendan Deneen (A) Dean Zachary

Ed Tyler has escaped his captors and returned to earth, but can the aliens be very far behind? Meanwhile, Ed's girlfriend is having a hard time believing Ed's story of alien abduction and experimentation, but the creatures that show up at her doorstep, hunting for Ed, may just be enough to convince her!

22pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

(W) Matt Sullivan, Gabe Guarente (A) Ethan Young

After the shocking reveal of the newest Comeback King, Bruce Lee trains the team's new recruit, Michael Jackson, hoping to turn his dance skills into martial arts moves. Meanwhile, Elvis Presley and Andy Kaufman go undercover to Las Vegas — dressed as Elvis impersonators! — to stop a terrorist posing as a magician from making Sin City disappear with a truckload of C4. This dark satire is packed with humor, action, and not-so-dead celebrities!

22pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99

(W) Brendan Deneen (A) Eduardo Garcia

In this stunning conclusion to Ardden's second Flash Gordon story arc, the truth behind The General's true identity is finally revealed, and he has a shocking connection to none other than Dr. Hans Zarkov! With the Red Sword's forces about to conquer Mongo, Flash must do whatever necessary to defeat his fellow earthlings — and possibly find a way home! Meanwhile, Ming has his own plans, plans that lead directly into the next arc, The Vengeance of Ming!

22pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Brendan Deneen (A) Paul Green

Ardden continues its rollout of variant and hard-to-find covers from its first Flash Gordon story arc. This exciting issue features the rare sketch cover done by Jim Lai and continues the story of Flash as he attempts to reunite with Dale Arden, all while bringing the disparate races of Mongo together to fight back against Ming the "Merciful!"

22pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Andrea Grant (A) Rey Arzeno

The battle for Minx's soul continues! After waking up from a seven-year coma, Minx finds herself trapped between reality and the world known only as Dreamtime, the alternate reality that humans inhabit when they're sleeping. But this is no dream. The sexy and enigmatic Ptolemy has an ages-old grudge with Minx, and he's willing to do whatever necessary to get what he wants!

28pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Kaja Blackley (A) Alex Hawley

Buster Jones is no ordinary 11-year-old boy. His quiet suburban life is about to change forever. Creatures from beyond our galaxy lurk undetected in the shadows of Buster's peaceful neighborhood. As they come out of the darkness to wreak havoc on his orderly world, Buster begins his heroic transformation from boy genius into government secret agent, Kid K-OS.

SC, 116pgs, FC SRP: $22.95

(W) J.T. Krul (A) Jason Fabok, John Starr (C) Jason Fabok, Marcus To

The magic has returned! But, this time…the light has grown dark.

Dark times have fallen on our heroes as Grace, Malikai, Sonia and PJ have all taken separate paths following the devastating battle at the end of SOULFIRE vol 2. Grace finds herself attempting to hold together the kingdom of the Everlands, as a theft in the hallowed halls of Anantia threatens to weaken the bonds between the Rahtumi and Sethoru once more. While Grace struggles to keep unity between the two races, Malikai, the bearer of the light, is nowhere to be found. After unleashing his frightening levels of power during the final battle, Malikai deserts the group as he searches within for answers. But, Rainier’s forces persist in their quest to exterminate the return of the light as one of his most trusted allies soon discovers a darker form of magic in the process...with deadly results! New adversaries, exotic locations, and a fresh cast of exciting characters, including some from the Soulfire Universe’s long forgotten past, reign supreme in this debut of the epic third SOULFIRE volume!

Brought to you by red-hot writer J.T. Krul, with art by talented Aspen newcomer Jason Fabok, along with colorist John Starr, the latest volume of Michael Turner’s thrilling fantasy-adventure SOULFIRE series begins right here!

SOULFIRE (VOL 3) #1 is in stores April 13th, 2011!

32pgs, FC $2.99
FATHOM (VOL 4) #0

(W) Scott Lobdell (A) Alex Konat, Beth Sotelo (C) Alex Konat

Michael Turner’s Fathom makes its return for the sensational fourth volume!

The thrilling world below the waves resurfaces this Spring—but, everything has changed! Aspen Matthews awakens in an unknown laboratory, heavily secured by armed guards. Uncertain of where she is or what’s going on, Aspen must quickly uncover the clues to her present situation. But, what if she’s not the one trapped by guards. What if they’re the ones trapped by her? And what if the answers she seeks are far more—cataclysmic—than she could ever have anticipated?!? Mystery, adventure, and the truth lie ahead in the pulse-pounding latest chapter of Michael Turner’s FATHOM!

With FATHOM’s long awaited return at hand, some new creators and several familiar names are along for the ride! Artist extraordinaire Alex Konat of Mindfield fame is joined by acclaimed writer Scott Lobdell, a newcomer to the world of FATHOM, but ready to make his mark on the series unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Colorist Beth Sotelo also joins the FATHOM family and brings her lush color pallet to the world of the Blue!

Featuring an all-new 12-page story that sets the stage for the brand-new FATHOM #1 issue heading your way next month, make sure to get in on the ground floor of FATHOM’s next exciting story arc! Complete with an additional sketchbook section, never before seen art, and a stunning cover by series artist Alex Konat, this special #0 issue is not to be missed!

FATHOM #0 is in stores April 6th, 2011!

24pgs, FC $1.99

(W) Vince Hernandez (A) Khary Randolph, Emilio Lopez

(C) Khary Randolph, Siya Oum

Everything you thought you knew about magic will… Vanish.

Journey into a world where the lines between magic and reality are blurred…And where one man will soon find himself as the last remaining hope for all mankind.

Following the final, shocking moments of issue one, Las Vegas magician Hank Medley, along with his cat Sparkles, find themselves more alone than they could have possibly ever imagined. And even under these cataclysmic circumstances, Vegas is no less sinful, as the world of magic begins to erupt around Hank--with terrifyingly fatal results. Plus, Sudana, realizing she’s too late to stop Samsun’s return into our realm, instead finds herself on a hurried mission to contact the only being who may be powerful enough to force Samsun back into the Void Realm!

Created and written by Aspen’s own Vince Hernandez, with stunning art by Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez, make sure to open your eyes to the exciting new world of CHARISMAGIC!

CHARISMAGIC #2 is in stores April 20th, 2011!

32pgs, FC $2.99
LADY MECHANIKA: COLLECTED EDITION #1

(W/A/C) Joe Benitez (Col) Peter Steigerwald

The exciting adventure of Aspen’s newest female heroine begins here!

The tabloids dubbed her "LADY MECHANIKA", the sole survivor of a psychotic serial killer's three-year rampage through London. Found locked in an abandoned laboratory amidst countless corpses and body parts, with her own limbs amputated and replaced with mechanical components, her life began anew. With no memory of her captivity or her former life, LADY MECHANIKA eventually built a new life for herself as a private detective, using her unique abilities to solve cases the police couldn’t or wouldn’t handle. But, she has never stopped searching for answers…

Collecting together the SOLD OUT zero issue and the SOLD OUT issue #1, this special 40 page collected edition is a must have for every LADY MECHANIKA and steam punk fan. If you missed out on LADY MECHANIKA the first time around, here’s your second chance to experience what the entire comic book community is raving about!

LADY MECHANIKA: COLLECTED EDITION #1 is in stores April 6th, 2011!

40pgs, FC $3.99
LADY MECHANIKA #3

(W/A/C) Joe Benitez (Col) Peter Steigerwald

THERE’S A NEW LADY IN TOWN!

From the imaginative mind of Joe Benitez with colors by the incomparable Peter Steigerwald, comes this all-new supernatural action-adventure series!

LADY MECHANIKA’s quest to retrieve the ‘Mechanical Girl’ along with her mysterious maker takes her up to the clouds, where she must infiltrate a masquerade ball aboard Lord Blackpool’s airship high in the sky. While the nefarious Blackpool showcases a new advanced weapon added to his impressive armament catalog to a captive audience, Mechanika discovers something quite unexpected, that may hold a clue to her own creation!

LADY MECHANIKA#3 is in stores April 20th, 2011!

32pgs, FC $2.99
AVATAR PRESS
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 2011 ANNUAL

(W/A) Mike Wolfer (C) Mike Wolfer, Raulo Caceres

Mike Wolfer delivers an all-new gore-filled tale of zombie mayhem! When the contagion began in rural America, we were instructed to flee to the cities. When the cities became inundated, they became veritable death-traps. Nowhere was safe, and there was nowhere to run to escape the evil of the living dead. Now, the fight for life is reduced to desperation, as a group of refugees clings to the hope that sanctuary lies deep in the alligator-infested bayous of Antebellum Louisiana. But that hope is about to be dashed, because their fortified mansion stronghold on an abandoned sugar plantation becomes the very thing that lures the undead out of the swamps... that, and the tantalizing smell of tender human flesh! Written and drawn by Mike Wolfer, this one-shot features Wolfer drawing the Regular and Wraparound covers, and Raulo (Crossed) Caceres splatters the Gore covers all over the page. Also, retailers can get an ultra-rare Classic B&W cover as an order incentive.

MATURE THEMES

REGULAR—32pgs, FC $3.99

WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC $3.99

GORE—32pgs, FC $3.99
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD #1—ZOMBIEGATE EDITION

(W) Mike Wolfer, John Russo

(A) Tomas Aira (C) Raulo Caceres

Nixon lives! Or at least he's undead now on this retro-hip cover by Raulo Caceres. This all-new cover is on a special edition first printing that is limited to just 850 copies!

MATURE THEMES

32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $5.99

(W) Mike Wolfer, John Russo

(A) Tomas Aira (C) Raulo Caceres

Raulo Caceres show us that some tricks work just fine with zombies. This all-new cover is on a special edition first printing that is limited to just 1,500 copies at the original cover price!

MATURE THEMES

32pgs, FC (3 of 5) $3.99

(W) Alan Moore (A/C) Jacen Burrows

The complete tale of Lovecraftian horror is now available in this complete bag set. Neonomicon #1-4 are all included — a random cover from each issue. Ships in a clear bag.

MATURE THEMES

Bag Set (x4), FC $15.99
CALIGULA #2

(W) David Lapham (A) German Nobile

(C) Jacen Burrows, German Nobile

David (Crossed) Lapham unveils a new tale of ancient Rome, and the most feared emperor of all time— the one name that still speaks volumes of how absolute power can corrupt — Caligula! After his assassination attempt goes horribly and horrifyingly wrong young Junius finds himself taken in by Caligula, who renames him Felix, meaning “lucky one”, and becomes the Emperor’s pet, confidant, whipping boy, lover, apprentice, and biographer. Caligula lavishes money and women on Felix one minute than beats him the next. Felix must play along if he’s to find out the secret behind Caligula’s mysterious supernatural power over life and death. Virgin blood ceremonies, gladiator fights rigged for added brutality, and dinner parties where guests are randomly slaughtered, is there any limit to Caligula's depravity? Can Felix keep his focus and sanity in the face of so much misery and horror? A modern master of horror, Lapham digs deep into the world of Rome 37 AD and offers a unique epic of sin. Joined by new talent German Nobile who promises to serve up fully-painted pages dripping with blood, this all-new, full-color series will be six issues of evil that will make any Crossed fan smile with glee. For in the age of Caligula, all roads lead to Hell. Caligula #2 is available with a Regular cover by Jacen Burrows, a Wraparound cover by series artist German Nobile, and a special rare Golden retailer incentive.

MATURE THEMES

REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 6) $3.99

WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (2 of 6) $3.99
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: DEATH VALLEY #2

(W) Mike Wolfer (A) Dheeraj Verma

(C) Michael Dipascale, Mike Wolfer, Matt Martin

A weekend in the middle of nowhere sounded like a good idea, but who could have possibly imagined that the terror that crippled the nation one year earlier would make a resurgence in the heart of Death Valley? Miles from the nearest town, a group of Californians out for a good time are having just that, but a ghost from her past has come back to haunt Christine, who's famed television reporter father died at the hands of the living dead during the first night of horror the previous Spring. As the group wrestle with their own personal affairs amidst the valley's white dunes, a bizarre cult secreted in the rocky hills is preparing for their own night that will live in infamy. This is socially-turbulent 1969, and the cult plans to launch a symbolic and horrific strike against every form of establishment within reach of the claws of the flesh-hungry zombies they are stockpiling! Written by Mike Wolfer this blood-drenched five-issue series features the return of Dheeraj (Escape of the Living Dead) Verma. Don’t miss all the terrifying covers, Michael Dipascale paints the Regular edition, Mike (Gravel) Wolfer horrifies with the Wraparound cover, and twisted Matt Martin splatters the Gore covers all over the page. Also, retailers can get a ultra-rare Classic B&W cover as an order incentive.

MATURE THEMES

REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $3.99

WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $3.99

GORE—32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $3.99

(W) David Lapham (A) Raulo Caceres

(C) Jacen Burrows, Raulo Caceres, Matt Martin

The most disturbed horror series of all time continues with an all-new seven-issue series written by David (Crossed: Family Values) Lapham! Harold Lorre carefully orchestrates the lives of those around him; to aid him in his twisted quest… and to satiate his twisted desires. Lorre might be the most evil man alive. Join us as Lapham and artist Raulo (Captain Swing) Caceres descend into a story about the worst aspects of human behavior, a tale of unspeakable evils, violent assaults on both mind and body, and of longing for death and the sweet release it will bring. When civilization crumbles in one terrifying moment; when people are gleefully breaking into unthinkable acts of violence all around you, when everyone you love has died screaming in agony: What do you do? There is no help. There is no hope. There is no escape. There are only the Crossed. Crossed: Psychopath #3 is available with a Regular cover by Jacen Burrows, a Wraparound cover by series artist Raulo Caceres, a Torture cover by Matt Martin, and a special rare Red Crossed retailer incentive.

MATURE THEMES

REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 7) $3.99

WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (3 of 7) $3.99

TORTURE—32pgs, FC (3 of 7) $3.99

(W) David Lapham (A) Raulo Caceres

(C) Michael Dipascale

Painter Michael Dipascale unveils this wraparound masterpiece of terror as the chase is on! This all-new image is on a special edition first printing that is limited to just 850 copies!

MATURE THEMES

32pgs, FC (1 of 7) $5.99

(W) David Lapham (A) Javier Barreno

(C) Michael Dipascale

A torturous image from painter Dipascale which was previously only available at Mid Ohio Comic Con! This all-new image is on a special edition first printing that is limited to just 850 copies!

MATURE THEMES

32pgs, FC (4 of 7) $5.99

MAY083635 $6.99

NOV100759 $19.99

AUG083788 $26.99

FEB100700 $5.99

MAY100783 $24.99

JUN083715 $89.99

(W/A) Dwayne Harris

Double-Sized First Issue! Set during the catastrophic New Madrid earthquake of 1812, Black Powder is the story of Robert Young, a former captain in the Barbary Wars, and his river journey on America's first steamboat to rescue the woman he loves from a gang of river pirates led by his cutthroat nemesis and former commander, Samuel Mason. On the way he encounters hostile Indians, swashbuckling battles, and historical figures, all set against the backdrop of an earthquake that sinks islands, reverses the flow of the Mississippi river, and wrenchingly exposes the fractures of a new nation itself.

MATURE THEMES

SC, 56pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $7.95
WARLASH: DARK NOIR SIGNED 3-PACK

(W) Frank Forte (A) Various

Warlash, the armored warrior of the apocalyptic future, is back! This pack features a collection of Warlash: Dark Noir #1-3, all signed by creator Frank Forte, plus a "Warlash Vs. Zombie" print signed by Frank Forte. These issues reintroduce Warlash with eight tales of hard boiled crime noir terror. Other creators feature Royal McGraw, Nenad Gucunja, and J.C. Wong. Comes bagged and boarded. (C: 0-1-1)

3-Pack, PC SRP: $9.95

(W/A) Ichiro Okouchi

An alternate-history retelling of the story of Code Geass! Set in an alternate 1853, Lelouch is is the commander of the Shogunate's military counterinsurgence brigade known as the Shinsengumi, which fights the Black Revolutionaries, a rebel group led by a mysterious masked individual known as Rei. (C: 0-0-1)

SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

(W) Alfred Paige, Phillip Morgan (A) Edson Alves

Now on Eden Island, James Washington embarks on his plan to get closer to his target, Lincoln Finch. And the best way to do that is by giving Finch an offer he can't refuse.

MATURE THEMES

28pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $3.99
BIG IF COMICS
POOD #3

(W/A) Various

The big alternative comics newspaper is back with all new groundbreaking comics! Featuring some of the brightest talents in alternative comics in a big, colorful broadsheet newspaper right out of the Golden Age of Sunday Comics, every page of pood #3 is loaded with imaginative cartooning, rich story-telling and hilarious escapades! Every one of pood's 16 enormous pages is a big, beautiful work of art! pood offers a daring, new (and old!) format for alternative comics, unlike anything on the store shelves today!

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Tabloid, 16pgs, PC SRP: $4.50
BLACK BOTTLE PRESS
FRANCIS SHARP IN THE GRIP OF UNCANNY GN

(W) Brittney Sabo, Anna Bratton (A) Brittney Sabo

It's not easy growing up in rural 1930's New Jersey, especially when your chores keep getting in the way of your occult fantasies. But when little Francis Sharp's imagination gets the better of him, he finds himself lost in a much stranger world than he ever knew existed.

SC, 8.5x11, 96pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $10.00

(W/A) Maddy Flores

Aurelie is having a rough day. But her foul mood is quickly forgotten when she crosses paths with a Gorilla. Her day only gets more interesting from there! A chat with historical characters, a hunter who takes her under his wing, and a forest of unusual residents. What else will she encounter? And who will save the day?

SC, 6.5x8.5, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

(W/A) Randall C

Randall C's Sleepyhead was a multiple award winner in Europe when released back in 2007. It's a dazzling book which has a lovely, lazy, dreamlike feel which draws you into the majesty of the art. This is a tour-de-force in comics storytelling which produces a book full of philosophy, absurdism, fantasy elements, love and self discovery — plus some of the best drawn whales you'll ever see.

SC, 8x10, FC SRP: $24.99

(W) Mike Kutcher (A) Matias Basla

To save the Earth, the Warrior King Eremon makes a desperate one-way journey to confront the Demon Noro in the Spirit World, an impossible task turned hopeless after he discovers that slaying the immortal Demon will only make him more powerful!

RES. from Previews Vol. XX #5 (MAY100820)

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A FAME: ROBERT PATTINSON

(W) Kim Sherman (A) Nathaniel Ooten

Though his star meter skyrocketed with the global sensation Twilight, Robert Pattinson's ability and dedication to acting have him poised for lasting success beyond the series of vampire flicks. Unlike a simple chronological biography, this Fame book uses an dreamlike, sensory approach to deconstruct each of Robert Pattinson's career.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Robert Schnakenberg (A) David McNeil

Special limited edition cover! From a background in extreme martial arts to packing on 30 pounds of muscle for his portrayal as a "shapeshifter," Taylor Lautner is as close to a super hero as any human can become. This fresh, lighthearted biography features artwork by Warren Martineck, down to Lautner's dazzling smile and chiseled features. Cover by Vinnie Tartamella.

32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) C.W. Cooke, Patrick McCormack (A) Beniamino Bradi