CHRONOS COMMANDOS: DAWN PATROL #3

Trapped in the past, surrounded by starving velociraptors, and liberally daubed in blood, the Sarge and his squad are in their tightest spot yet! But there's no time to linger on their slim chance of escape — they're sharing the Cretaceous with the Nazi time crew who have stolen an Allien Chronosphere. It's up to the Sarge to take it back — or die trying! (STK612904)

32pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.99
IT CAME! #2

(W/A/CA) Dan Boultwood

The alien robot has been temporarily waylaid by industrial quantities of bunting, but its inexorable march toward London cannot be stopped! In the village of Trumpington Abbey, space scientist Dr. Boy Brett and his lady assistant Doris Night welcome the arrival of the British Army — but do the soldiers herald a heightened level of competenance, or a right royal Carry On? (STK612905)

32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99
NUMBERCRUNCHER #3

(W) Simon Spurrier (A) P. j. Holden, P. j. Holden

The Divine Calculator wants the Mathematician's mind under his control, and Zane wants his freedom from the fulfilment of the same, so it's time to warm up his maths-driven accident gun and kill the bloody genius as many bloody times as he can bloody reincarnate! But when you're dealing with a dead man as smart as this one, things are never going to go smoothly! (STK612906)

32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.99
TOMORROWLAND #2

(W) Paul Jenkins (A) Steller Labs & Various (CA) Steller Labs

Dmitri Vegas and Like Mike, deejays of the world-renowned Tomorrowland festival, have been pulled into an eternal war between the forces of creation and destruction. Can they turn the tide in favor of creativity over the course of just one festival, even with William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and hundreds of other creators from throughout history on their side? (STK612907)

32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
MONSTER ON THE HILL GN

(W/A/CA) Rob Harrell

In a fantastical 1860s England, every quiet little township is terrorized by a ferocious monster — much to the townsfolk’s delight! Each town’s unique monster is a source of local pride, not to mention tourism. Each town, that is... except for one. Unfortunately for the people of Stoker-on-Avon, their monster isn’t quite as impressive. In fact, he’s a little down in the dumps. Can the morose Rayburn get a monstrous makeover and become a proper horror? It’s up to the eccentric Dr. Charles Wilkie and plucky street urchin Timothy to get him up to snuff, before a greater threat turns the whole town to kindling. (STK530296) (C: 0-0-2)

SC, 7.25x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
GOD IS DISAPPOINTED IN YOU HC

(W) Mark Russell (A/CA) Shannon Wheeler

God Is Disappointed in You is for people who would like to read the Bible — if it would just cut to the chase. Stripped of its arcane language and its interminable passages of poetry, genealogy, and law, every book of the Bible is condensed down to its core message, in no more than a few pages each.Written by Mark Russell with cartoons by New Yorker cartoonist Shannon Wheeler, this is a frequently hilarious, often shocking, but always accurate retelling of the Bible, including the parts selectively left out by Sunday School teachers and church sermons. Irreverent yet faithful, this book features rounded corners, gilded edges, and a cloth bookmark. (STK612747) (C: 0-0-2)

HC, 5x8, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
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O/A SUPER SPY GN (NEW PRINTING)

(W/A/CA) Matt Kindt

Spanning the countries of Spain, France, and German during World War II, this graphic novel follows the intersecting life of six spies, exploring their small lies and deceptions, as well as the larger secrets they hide. A children's book is something more than it seems; a woman swims the English Channel to deliver a deadly secret; a German spy desperately seeks escape for herself and her daughter; and a spy continues to serve his country even beyond death. (STK343981) (C: 0-0-2)

SC, 6x9, 336pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
THE WORKBURGER INTERNATIONAL COMICS ANTHOLOGY GN

(W/A/CA) Stripburger

The Workburger International Comics Anthology features stories from 50 world-renowned artisans of the comics medium. This skillfully woven patchwork of diverse comic narratives revolves around the topic of contemporary work. Contributing artists have tackled this elusive term, bridled its creative momentum and harnessed its vast, explosive potential — one of work’s most useful and dangerous characteristics. (STK612915)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 9.2x6.7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $20.00

It's 1925, fifteen long years since Janni Dakkar first tried to escape the legacy of her dying science-pirate father, only to accept her destiny as the new Nemo, captain of the legendary Nautilus. Tired of her unending spree of plunder and destruction, Janni launches a grand expedition to surpass her father's greatest failure: the exploration of Antarctica. Hot on her frozen trail are a trio of genius inventors, hired by the megalomaniacal Charles Foster Kane to retrieve the plundered valuables of an African queen. It's a deadly race to the bottom of the world — an uncharted land of wonder and horror where time is broken and the mountains bring madness. (STK520175) (DEC121247) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)

HC, 56pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
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O/A UNEARTHING

(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) Mitch Jenkins

One of the world's foremost authors of the fantastic, Alan Moore, joins internationally esteemed photographer Mitch Jenkins for an unprecedented visual and literary experience. An intensely poetic and innovative work of biography, Unearthing maps the lifetime of author, orientalist and occultist Steve Moore, while simultaneously investigating the extraordinary history of South London with which that life has been intertwined. Integrating text with haunting and exquisite imagery, Unearthing excavates a territory at the margins of a city, of reality, and of human imagination. (STK517775) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)

MATURE THEMES

LIMITED HARDCOVER—HC, 12x16.5, 184pgs, FC SRP: $74.95

SOFTCOVER (OCT121209)—SC, 8.5x11.7, 184pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
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STAR OF THE MONTH
THE BOONDOCK SAINTS VOLUME 1: IN NOMINE PATRIS TP

(W) Troy Duffy, J. B. Love (A) Guus Floor (CA) Eben Matthews

Launching out of the wildly successful Boondock Saints franchise, this collection chronicles the first story to take place outside of the cult-hit films. The In Nomine Patris saga is the perfect companion to the films. Discover the true story behind the original saint, Noah MacManus (Il Duce), and his bloody war against New York's 1960s Underground Crime world. Plus, Troy Duffy reveals some of what happened between the films. Includes a foreword by Sean Patrick Flanery. (STK448971) (AUG111214)

SC, 152pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
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TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
AMERICAN COMIC BOOK CHRONICLES: THE 1950S HC

Bill Schelly authors this volume on the 1950s era of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, with a year-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends. Schelly examines the rise of the EC "New Trend" titles (Tales of the Crypt, Weird Science), Harvey Kurtzman's Mad, and Carl Bark's work on Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge. Plus, the retooling of the Flash in Showcase #4 that kicked off the Silver Age, the introduction of the Martian Manhunter, Adam Strange, and the new Green Lantern! Also, the return of the Timely heroes Captain America, the Human Torch, and the Sub-Mariner, and the birth of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby's Fighting American and The Fly! (STK612916)

HC, 8x11, 256pgs, FC SRP: $40.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
AGE OF TV HEROES HC

(W) Jason Hofius (A/CA) Alex Ross

Age of TV Heroes examines the history of the live-action television adventures of everyone’s favorite comic book heroes! This volume features the in-depth stories of the actors and behind-the-scene players that made the classic super-hero television programs we all grew up with. From The Adventures of Superman and Batman to The Tick and Smallville, it’s colorfully presented in vivid detail, lavishly designed with a bevy of color photographs. (STK369310) (DEC091015)

HC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $39.95

As a producer, director and designer of the Emmy Award-winning Batman: The Animated Series, as well as The Superman Adventures, Batman Beyond, and Justice League, Bruce Timm made an enormous impact in the field of animation, creating work that both kids and adults can equally enjoy. This volume spotlights the artist’s career, discussing his influences, how his style evolved, and what it takes to succeed in both comics and animation. (STK467255) (MAY121305)

SC, 8x11, 120pgs, PC SRP: $15.95
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UDON Entertainment
Persona 4 Arena: Official Design Works SC

(W) Atlus (A/CA) Shigenori Soejima

Fight and survive towards the one throne waiting at the end in Persona 4 Arena! The fighting game spinoff to the legendary Persona 4 RPG has already itself become an instant classic. Now this spectacular art book collects the artwork behind the landmark title, including character designs, rough sketches, storyboards and pinups. All this plus character profiles, story summaries, creator interviews and more!

SC, 8x12, 176pgs, FC $39.99
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Persona 4: Official Design Works SC

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SC, 8x12, 192pgs, FC $39.99
Persona 3: Official Design Works SC

(DEC111219)

SC, 8x12, 144pgs, FC $39.99
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Hatsune Miku Graphics: Character Collection CV03

(W) Comptiq (A) Various (CA) KEI

The world's first bilingual Vocaloid, Megurine Luka, stars in her own character artwork showcase! CV03 collects more than 35 artists' wonderful takes on this pink-haired beauty. Over 150 illustrations feature themes from high-fashion to leisurely fun, spicy pin-ups to musical performance, and more!

SC, 8x12, 96pgs, FC $34.99
Sonicomi Artbook: Super Sonico Picture Album

(W/A/CA) Nitroplus

Fashion model, musician, and video game star - Sonico can do it all! Whether she’s doing a bikini photo shoot on the beach, or rocking out on stage, Sonico is always ready to leap for that distant star. The Super Sonico Picture Album collects all the best images from the Sonicomi visual novel, plus merchandise artwork, pin-ups, crossover costumes, and more!

SC, 8x12, 160pgs, FC $39.99
Haruhi Suzumiya Illustrations: Spring & Summer

(W) Kadokawa Shoten

(A) Shoko Ideka, Futoshi Nishiya, Yukiko Horiguchi, Tomoe Aratani, Various

Can't get enough of Haruhi and the SOS Brigade? Then Haruhi Suzumiya Illustrations: SPRING & SUMMER is the art book for you! Haruhi Suzumiya Illustrations collects the fantastic key visuals and promotional artwork from the hit Haruhi Suzumiya anime series. Spring & Summer features Haruhi and the whole gang in beachwear, sports outfits, summer dresses, evening gowns, and more as they adventure through all sorts of fun and farcical situations. No Haruhi fan would dare miss out on this stellar artwork collection!

SC, 8x12, 176pgs, FC $39.99
Valiant Entertainment
Harbinger Wars #4

(W) Joshua Dysart, Duane Swierczynski

(A) Clayton Henry (CA) Patrick Zircher, Trevor Hairsine, Juan Doe, Stephane Perger

It all comes down to this! H.A.R.D. Corps vs. Bloodshot vs. Toyo Harada vs. Peter and the Renegades! Who will be left standing amidst the wreckage once called Las Vegas? The bone-crushing conclusion to Valiant’s first summer blockbuster is here – and no hero in the Valiant Universe can escape its aftershocks.

FC, 32pgs (4 of 4) $3.99
Harbinger #14 (HW)

(W) Joshua Dysart

(A) Khari Evans (CA) Khari Evans, Patrick Zircher

Choosing sides is never easy — especially when the decision could get you killed. As the Harbinger Wars reach their boiling point, Peter and his team must decide what role to play as the lines between friend and foe blur and the casualties pile high all around them. But just when all seems lost, a new ally will emerge from the unlikeliest of places — and Peter Stanchek’s ragtag band of teenage psiots will add a new hero to their ranks. Who will join the Harbinger Renegades?!

FC, 32pgs $3.99
BLOODSHOT #13 (HW)

(W) Duane Swierczynski (A) Barry Kitson

(CA) Dave Bullock, Patrick Zircher

Harbinger Wars is going out with a bang! A battle for the lives of Project Rising Spirit’s escaped psiot children is being waged between Toyo Harada, Peter Stancheck’s Renegades and the H.A.R.D. Corps – and Bloodshot stands in the center of it all. But even if Bloodshot manages to win the day, will the tortured, tramautized, and über-powerful kids he’s fought for choose to remain under the protection of the Harbinger Hunter that once haunted their nightmares? Something’s in the air — and a new era is unfolding for the weapon — no, the soldier — no, the man known as Bloodshot.

FC, 32pgs $3.99
Quantum and Woody #1

(W) James Asmus (A) Tom Fowler

(CA) Ryan Sook, Marcos Martin, Andrew Robinson, Tom Fowler

Writer James Asmus (Thief of Thieves, Gambit, The End Times of Bram & Ben) and artist Tom Fowler (Venom, Hulk: Season One) punt the world’s worst superhero team headfirst into the Valiant Universe! Once upon a time, Eric and Woody Henderson were inseparable. Adopted brothers. Best friends. Brilliant minds. Years later, they are estranged siblings, petty rivals, and washed-up failures. But when their father’s murder leads them into the throes of a life-altering scientific accident, Eric and Woody will find themselves with a whole new purpose — and a perfectly legitimate reason to wear costumes and fight crime. Go big or go home, folks! Quantum and Woody are coming! And the action-packed, zeitgeist-shredding exploitation stunt comic you demanded is here at last. (And, yes, there will be a goat too. Eventually.)

FC, 32pgs $3.99
X-O Manowar #15

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Lee Garbett

(CA) Trevor Hairsine, Ladronn, Kekai Kotaki, Bart Sears

ALL-NEW ARC, ALL-NEW JUMPING-ON POINT! X-O Manowar VERSUS the Eternal Warrior! Aric of Dacia returns to Earth after the events of Planet Death with his mind set on reclaiming the ancestral lands of his people. The code of a fifth century Visigoth is about to clash with the militaries of the modern world, and the only one who may be able to convince Aric to stand down is someone from his past – Gilad Anni-Padda, the Eternal Warrior. Artist Lee Garbett (X-O Manowar: Enter Ninjak!) reteams with writer Robert Venditti for a brand-new arc that will set the stage for X-O Manowar’s next year in the Valiant Universe.

FC, 32pgs $3.99
Shadowman #8

(W) Justin Jordan (A) Neil Edwards

(CA) Patrick Zircher, Dave Johnson

Jack Boniface’s life is about to become a living hell. Master Darque may be trapped in the forbidden realm known as the Deadside, but his disciples on earth, the Brethren, continue to track Jack’s every move. When Shadowman takes the fight to their doorstep, the Brethren's counterattack proves much more than Jack bargained for…and the people he cares about are going to pay the price…

FC, 32pgs $3.99
Archer & Armstrong #11

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Pere Perez

(CA) Pere Perez, Juan Doe

Dinosaurs! Flight 19! The lost colony of Roanoke! Alien Greys! Ambrose Bierce?! The mysterious disappearances of history have all wound up in the hollow world called The Faraway ¬– and now so have Archer & Armstrong and their arch-nemesis! Can the Valiant Universe's greatest conspiracy-busters find their way out before they're trapped forever? And we warn you to have your insurance premiums paid up before reading the last page revelation of the origin of The Boon – because your jaw will drop! (And, probably, need to be reattached surgically.)

FC, 32pgs $3.99
ARCHER & ARMSTRONG VOL. 2: WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR TPB

(W) Fred Van Lente (A/CA) Emanuela Lupacchino

No one in the Valiant Universe is more dangerous or more experienced in the art of war than the undying Eternal Warrior. After thousands of years on the battlefield, he’s a master of strategy and weaponry, an unrelenting force of nature capable of dismantling entire armies with little effort and less conscience. His brother Armstrong, on the other hand, likes to read poetry and drink beer. Maybe that’s why they had such a bad falling out? But now – after years apart – the Eternal Warrior has a new mission: destroy young Obadiah Archer, Armstrong’s best-est new buddy and teammate in the war against The Sect. And, like it or not, Valiant’s history-smashing adventure duo are about to feel the brunt of the Eternal Warrior’s fist and steel.

Collecting ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #5-9 by New York Times best-selling author Fred Van Lente (Amazing Spider-Man) and critically acclaimed artist Emanuela Lupacchino (X-Factor), the second volume of the series that IGN calls "hilarious and action packed" slams into high gear with a savage manhunt straight through the heart of the Valiant Universe.

SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $14.99

All-new art collection! Vanguard continues both their original sketchbook series and the Vanguard Frazetta Classics series with The Frazetta Sketchbook which was planned shortly before the icon of fantastic art's passing. The collection is brimming with rare and previously unpublished drawings and painting preliminaries including barbarians, beasts, Tarzan, buxom beauties, monsters and Conan. Compiled by best-selling How To Draw Chiller Monsters & Zombies author, J. David Spurlock with design by Rocketeer Eisner Award-winner Randall Dahlk! (STK475700)

A lonely bookish teen struggles to find his identity through Charles Baudelaire's poetry until two girls, a bully and the class beauty, help him realize true love and real friendship. Shuzo Oshimi's English-language debut quickly captured the attention of the American press by not only making the New York Times bestseller list but receiving praise by the Times Art Beat and the Smithsonian Institute. (STK612424) (C: 0-1-1)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

Cliques and circles tear a class of high school teens apart, so when a traffic accident in the

mountains wipes out much of the class, five teens must resort to threats and peer pressure to ensure

their survival. (STK612425) (C: 0-1-1)

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95
TEZUKA'S TWIN KNIGHT GN

(W/A/CA) Osamu Tezuka

In this sequel to Princess Knight, after uniting her kingdom and settling down to make a family Queen Sapphire's twin children are torn apart as political factions from within her kingdom collude to place their favorite child onto the throne. (STK612471) (C: 0-1-1)

SC, 5x7, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95
WOLFSMUND VOLUME 1 GN

(W/A/CA) Mitsuhisa Kuji

The tale of William Tell has never been rendered this beautifully as in Mitsuhisa Kuji's stunning debut work Wolfsmund, where a fortified way-station torments the Swiss district of Uri murdering all who stand against it, until William and his son attempt to defy it. The Swiss Confederation tries to topple the sadistic tyrant in charge of a fortress called the Wolfsmund in Mitsuhisa Kuji's debut fantasy comic. It is the 14th-century and as the Swiss begin to initiate their movements toward independence a fortress in the Alps known as the Wolfsmund continues to strike fear amongst the German and Italian communities that dare threaten Hapsburg (Austrian) rule! (STK612472) (C: 0-1-1)

SC, 5x7, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
Viz Media
Shonen Jump
Bakuman, Vol. 20

(W/A) Tsugumi Ohba

For ten years, two young men have worked as hard as they possibly could to make their manga dreams come true. Now, as they sit atop the manga world, can the promise made long ago finally be fulfilled?! Age Rating: T

SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W $9.99

With Itachi having stopped Kabuto, it's time for the Edotensei warriors to finally be returned to the afterlife! This means that Itachi's time on earth will also be coming to an end. How will Sasuke deal with losing his brother once again? And what dark tricks does Madara have up his sleave?! Age Rating: T

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, Vol. 16

(W/A) Hiroshi Shiibashi

Rikuo takes action to cement himself as the Third Heir to the Nura clan as Nurarihyon prepares to officially hand the mantle of power over to him. The political move will change the landscape of the yokai power structure, and could grant Rikuo’s friends higher positions than they ever dreamed! But new responsibility brings new problems and breeds new discontent. Age Rating: T

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W $9.99
Shonen Sunday
Magi, Vol. 1

(W/A) Shinobu Ohtaka

Deep within the desert lie the mysterious Dungeons, vast stores of riches there for the taking by anyone lucky enough to find them and brave enough to venture into the depths from where few have ever returned. Plucky young adventurer Aladdin means to find the Dungeons and their riches, but Aladdin is just as mysterious as the treasures he seeks. Together with his friend, Ali Baba and the genie, Ugo, Aladdin sets out to find his fortune in the depths of the endless dunes… Age Rating: T

SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99
Inuyasha, Vol. 16 (VIZBIG Edition)

(W/A) Rumiko Takahashi

The forces of good and evil battle it out inside the very bodies of Kikyo and Naraku…and ultimately the Shikon Jewel itself. Then Inuyasha’s half-brother Sesshomaru is trapped in the world of the dead. Will he find the key that opens the door to the world of the living? Meanwhile, Inuyasha and the others stumble upon a strange village ruled by a demon with peculiar feeding habits... Age Rating: T+

SC, 6x8, 568pgs, B&W $17.99
Shojo Beat