THE GOLDEN COMPASS: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL VOLUME 1

The world of Philip Pullman’s internationally bestselling His Dark Materials saga is brought to visual life in a three-volume graphic adaptation of The Golden Compass. Lyra Belacqua is content to run wild among the scholars of Jordan College, with her dæmon familiar always by her side. But the arrival of her fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible struggle — a struggle born of Gobblers and stolen children, and a mysterious substance known as Dust. As she hurtles toward danger in the cold far North, Lyra never suspects the shocking truth: she alone is destined to win — or to lose — this more-than-mortal battle. Experience the story of Lyra, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary role to play in the fates of multiple worlds, in an entirely new way. Available in softcover and hardcover editions. (STK679952) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.

SC, 7x10, 944pgs, B&W SRP: $49.99

The manga version of the successful Nintendo 3DS game, part of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise that also includes the hit Persona games. After demons break through into the human world, Tokyo must be quarantined. Without power and stuck in a supernatural warzone, 17-year-old Kazuya has only one hope: He must use the COMP, a device created by his cousin Naoya capable of summoning and subduing demons, to defeat the invaders and take back the city. (STK680543) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
FAIRY TAIL MASTER'S EDITION VOLUME 1 TP

(W/A/CA) Hiro Mashima

Finally, a lower-cost omnibus edition of Fairy Tail for new fans! Fairy Tail: Master's Edition is an oversized collection of the first five volumes of the Fairy Tail manga series. With a total of 960 pages and a 7" x 10" trim, the Master's Edition contains the same material as the original volumes, but printed larger and on high-end paper! Fairy Tail takes place in a world filled with magic. 17-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world, and it is known as the "Fairy Tail". One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician's guild, and our heroes' adventures together begin! (STK682280) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

SC, 5x7, 944pgs, B&W SRP: $39.99
FAIRY TAIL VOLUME 50 GN

(W/A/CA) Hiro Mashima

The magical epic continues! The further adventures of dragon slayer wizards Natsu, Gajeel, and Wendy, and their friends in the Fairy Tail magical guild! (STK679850) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
MISSIONS OF LOVE VOLUME 11 GN

(W/A/CA) Ema Toyama

In school, Yukina is a cold and distant girl, while Shigure appears to be a perfect, good-looking guy. But the two of them have a secret, and their extraordinary "love" is about to start! Yukina, under the pen name "Yupina," is actually a popular cell phone novelist. When she discovers Shigure's devious womanizing ways, she blackmails him to complete daring "missions of love" for her to write about. Will these missions give them an opportunity to fall in love with each other? (STK666491) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

RES. from Previews Vol. XXV #2 (FEB151491)

SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99

Two outcasts make up an odd couple with great potential for spontaneous combustion in this quirky romantic comedy manga. Mizutani is a self-absorbed overachiever, concerned only with maintaining the highest grades in school. Haru is an impulsive short tempered brute, who scares everyone with his explosive bursts of violence. Haru gets suspended on the first day of school when he encounters some bullies harassing a student and dispatches the bullies with great bloody violence. Mizutani is tasked with delivering school materials to Haru who interprets this as an act of friendship and latches on to Mizutani, much to her dismay. And so begins a strange and potentially combustible relationship! (STK679851) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS VOLUME 10 GN

(W/A/CA) Nakaba Suzuki

When they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth — the Sins were framed by the king’s guard, the Holy Knights — too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne! Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom. But the first Sin she meets, Meliodas, is a little innkeeper with a talking pig. He doesn’t even have a real sword! Have the legends of the Sins’ strength been exaggerated? (STK679852) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
XXXHOLIC OMNIBUS VOLUME 7 TP

(W/A/CA) Clamp

Kimihiro Watanuki is haunted by visions of ghosts and spirits. He seeks help from a mysterious woman named Yuko, who claims she can help. However, Watanuki must work for Yuko in order to pay for her aid. Soon Watanuki finds himself employed in Yuko’s shop where he sees things and meets customers that are stranger than anything he could have ever imagined. (STK679853) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in the UK, Australia, Singapore or the Philippines.

SC, 5x7, 592pgs, B&W (7 of 7) SRP: $14.99
KOYAMA PRESS
BLACK RAT TP

(W/A/CA) Cole Closser

This aesthetically varied collection of nine graphic short stories is loosely linked by the recurring appearance of a black rat. Black Rat is the sleeper in the shadow, the wanderer in the woods. He walks between worlds and travels through time — slaying monsters, solving mysteries, and philosophizing with his fists amidst a barrage of butchered quotes and borrowed styles in a series of seemingly disparate, sometimes violently visceral vignettes. (STK681092) (C: 0-1-0)

SC, 6x8, 160pgs, FC SRP: $15.00
DRESSING GN

(W/A) Michael Deforge (CA) Michael DeForge

Like Very Casual, a collection of very odd odds and sods from the outré oeuvre of Michael DeForge. Michael DeForge makes comics like no one else. A prolific artist who is constantly producing work in a variety of media, DeForge is a designer and storyboard artist on the Emmy Award-winning show Adventure Time. This collection of the cartoonist's mini-comics, zines, anthology work, and more, is a follow up to the award-winning Very Casual, and shows the artist at the height of his occasionally fever-induced powers. (STK681097) (C: 0-1-0)

HC, 6x8, 120pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
LOSE #7

(W/A) Michael Deforge (CA) Michael DeForge

The multi-award winning Lose series is Michael DeForge's comics laboratory. The art form is pushed to its limits in these first-time-in-full-color pages. Revel in a cartoonist at the height of his powers exploring the eccentricities of a woman who befriends her dad's doppelganger, and the realities of a flightless bird/boy hybrid. (STK681091) (C: 0-1-0)

SC, 7x10, 52pgs, FC SRP: $10.00
LEGENDARY COMICS
THE HARVESTER #8

(W) Brandon Seifert (A/CA) Eric Battle

The shocking events of The Harvester's past that transformed him from a victim of tragedy into a servant of justice are, at long last, exposed. We glimpse the man behind the monster, but does an eternity of vengeance pay for a lifetime of torment? Back in the present day, Dr. Parsons begins to harness The Harvester's limitless power, bringing his harrowing master plan to life. Can two impetuous reporters stand in the way of such dangerous forces? (STK680986)

7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
THE INFINITE ADVENTURES OF JONAS QUANTUM #1

(W) Marc Guggenheim (A/CA) Freddie Williams II

Legendary Comics proudly presents The Infinite Adventures of Jonas Quantum, an original sci-fi odyssey from two of the most exciting voices in superhero storytelling: Marc Guggenheim (writer/producer of the hit TV series Arrow) and visionary artist Freddie Williams II (Robin). Meet Jonas Quantum: a maverick hyper-genius with the power to cure death in the morning, time travel in the afternoon and unlock transdimensional wormholes at night. And what have you done with your day? Blessed with the curse of infinite intelligence, there's only one thing Jonas Quantum can't do: play well with others. This thrilling action-adventure series spans cosmic voyages, history-changing inventions, and delusions of grandeur. (STK680987)

7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
TRICK 'R TREAT: DAYS OF THE DEAD GN

(W) Michael Dougherty (A) Fiona Staples & Various (CA) Zid

From the twisted imagination of creator Michael Dougherty (director of the upcoming Krampus and Trick 'r Treat, screenwriter of X-Men 2 and Superman Returns) and a top-notch team of artists including Fiona Staples (Saga), Stephen Byrne (Buffy/Angel), Stuart Sayger (Bram Stoker's Death Ship) and Zid (Son of Merlin) comes this 4-part collection that paves the way for the Trick 'r Treat film sequel! Across the centuries of Halloween horror, wherever fear lies, Sam will be waiting. "Seed" explores two star-crossed lovers in the old world whose fate will change Halloween forever! "Corn Maiden" is a tale about pioneers who venture West and bring darkness with them; "Echoes" is a horror noir set in 1950s Los Angeles amid a serial killer's vicious rampage, and "Monster Mash" unleashes Halloween on small town America, and two boy's lives will never be the same! The dark and twisted face of the cult horror hit Trick 'r Treat is back… are you ready for the return of Sam? (STK682281)

SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
LITTLE BROWN & COMPANY
LEGO NINJAGO VOLUME 1: TOURNAMENT OF ELEMENTS GN

(W) Greg Farshtey

The first in an epic graphic novel series of new stories and action-packed adventures following the Masters of Spinjitzu. Features exclusive content that holds more secrets and stories about the world of Ninjago. (STK680955) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.

SC, 6x9, 80pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
LOCUST MOON PRESS
SHAMAN VOLUME 1 TP

(W) Ben Kahn (A) Bruno Hidalgo (CA) Farel Dalrymple

In the neverending battle between good and evil, not even death is permanent. The Shaman, a mysterious mage with a trick permanently up his sleeve and the ability to restore life, has tasked himself with raising those on both sides of the battle from the grave. Working alongside a foulmouthed teenage sorceress and a retired superhero bored with the life in tights, the Shaman and his adoptive family fight monsters, demons, and even the odd astronaut or two, if that's what gets the job done! (STK681281)

SC, 7x10, 132pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
MAGNETIC PRESS INC.
BITTEN: THE FULL MOON BOOK HC

(W) Cornelia Funke, Raul Garcia (A/CA) Francisco Herrera

High school can be tough enough as it is, but things get even more complicated when you’ve been bitten by a werewolf! Bestselling YA author Cornelia Funke teams up with comic book artist and character designer extraordinaire Francisco Herrera and former Disney Animator and film Director Raúl García to create a wild and furry world where werewolves are real and hiding in plain view, even in high school! This lavishly illustrated sketch book documents the creative process of transforming Funke's best-selling "Young Werewolf" into a brand new, exciting graphic novel series. Hundreds of sketches and color studies show the process of fleshing out the characters of the book as we discover the story of Matt, Lisa, and the incredible odds they have to face to battle an old Hollywood curse. (STK681524) (C: 0-0-1)

HC, 9x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
MIKE WOLFER ENTERTAINMENT
DAUGHTERS OF THE DARK ORACLE: THE CURSE OF RAGDOLL #4

(W/A) Mike Wolfer (CA) Mike Wolfer, Ceci de la Cruz

The creeping terror that is the Curse of Ragdoll makes its way into the dark, forested hills of Wolfsburg, where local legend tells of a vicious beast who kills under the light of the full moon! Ragdoll’s next target for execution could be Johann the woodsman, his lover Heidi, or her abusive father, Carl Strieken. But which of them is the true evil, and which of them is a werewolf? Featuring the first, blood-drenched appearance of the villainous Countess Bathory! (STK681523)

MATURE THEMES

28pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99

The author of the bestselling Discovery in Comics series tackles a very sensitive subject. Dealing with religion often means walking on eggshells; that is what comic artist Margreet de Heer finds out in this book in which she presents the five major religions and modern spirituality in a colorful, personal yet serious manner. She explores religious history and practices with tact and an open mind, but can’t prevent a few eggs from breaking. Why is religion such a sensitive subject? This book in comics is fun and informative for believers, non-believers and everyone in between. (STK681589) (C: 0-0-1)

HC, 8x8, 120pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
STAR OF THE MONTH
PHILOSOPHY: A DISCOVERY IN COMICS HC

(W/A/CA) Margreet De Heer

Going into a second printing! A fun introduction in comics to deep thinking and the history of Philosophy! What is Thinking? And how does our thinking set us apart from other animals? Now that we're thinking, what is Reality? Is there an objective reality or are there numerous subjective realities? And do we move in it with a free will or is everything predestined? Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Erasmus, Descartes, Spinoza, Nietzsche: just a few philosophers who have pondered these questions. (STK467666) (MAY121212) (C: 0-0-1)

HC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
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OFFERED AGAIN
O/A SCIENCE: A DISCOVERY IN COMICS HC

(W/A/CA) Margreet De Heer

Science: dull or hard to understand? Not if you read this book! The creators of Philosophy: A Discovery in Comics take on a new challenge, and explain the different scientific disciplines in clear, colorful chapters. Who exclaimed "Eureka" and why? Why did Galileo get into a fight with the Church? What happens when you have your DNA tested? All these questions and more are answered in a chronological journey from ancient times to modern Quantum Theory, with creators Margreet and Yiri as your witty guides. (STK613326) (C: 0-0-1)

HC, 8x8, 192pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
WALKING WOUNDED: UNCUT STORIES FROM IRAQ HC

(W/A/CA) Meal Morel, Olivier Morel

For hundreds of thousands of young Americans, after the shock of 9/11, there was Ramadi, Baghdad, Abu Ghraib, Fallujah… the war in Iraq. Then came the trauma. Olivier Morel gave them a voice in his compelling documentary On the Bridge. Walking Wounded is the story of Morel getting close to the young vets, their troubled experience and lives. So close he could not avoid living their trauma himself, seeing all too clearly their vision of the world after their gut-wrenching experiences. From torment to reflection, Morel and artist Mael relate through these vets the impossible return of those who do aspire vividly to get back to a normal life. (STK681588) (C: 0-0-1)

HC, 7x10, 120pgs SRP: $24.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A WAR FIX HC

(W/A/CA) Steve Olexa, David Axe

War can be addictive. So testifies journalist David Axe, who's been there, in the middle of the action in Iraq, and the high is potent no matter how dangerous you know it is. Here’s Axe’s journal about dealing with his addiction; the high, the sheer excitement of being in there, in the battle... And the cost to his life, never mind the threat. A new form of visceral, self-analyzing comics journalism starts with this book. (STK303716)

HC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
Eurotica
SIZZLE #67

For more information on this item and a copy of the PREVIEWS Adult supplement, ask your local comic shop. (C: 1-0-1) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.

8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99

All eleven complete comics of the legendary Tick series Big Blue Destiny! This massive tome includes all 5 issues of "BBD" as well as The Tick's Back #0, The Tick BBD Ashcan Edition, and the entire Tick Luny Bin trilogy! In the course of these outrageous adventures, "BBD", with Ben's approval, examined many mysterious secrets in The Tick's background and history! Added bonus! We've added 2 Eli Stone back-up stories and a 10-page Tick story by Jeff McClelland and Duane Redhead! (STK613406)

RES. from Previews Vol. XXIII #5 (MAY131209)

SC, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95

A gorgeously illustrated graphic memoir detailing Ricardo Cavolo's personal journey through a lifetime of music fandom, with a visit to Bach, a meditation on Radiohead and a hundred other stops along the way (from Dolly Parton to Daft Punk), 101 Artists To Listen To Before You Die is a comic to get lost in. (STK680769)

HC, 6x9, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95
ONE PEACE BOOKS
THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO VOLUME 1 LIGHT NOVEL

(W) Aneko Yusagi (CA) Aiya Kyu

Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe! He discovers he is one of four heroes equipped with legendary weapons and tasked with saving the world from its prophesied destruction. As the Shield Hero, the weakest of the heroes, all is not as it seems. Naofumi is soon alone, penniless, and betrayed. With no one to turn to, and nowhere to run, he is left with only his shield. Now, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world! (STK681521)

SC, 5x7, 300pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
ONI PRESS
Elk's Run: Tenth Anniversary Edition HC

(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A) Noel Tuazon, Scott Keating

(CA) Noel Tuazon

The small town of Elk’s Ridge was founded as a closed haven, dreamt up by Vietnam veterans looking to create a utopia: a home without violence, chaos, or corruption. And in the beginning, it seemed like it might actually work. However, years later, the town has become a powder keg. When a desperate bid for freedom results in the accidental death of a child, the town must decide what terrible acts they are willing to commit in order to preserve their way of life. And the youth of the sleepy town—those who never chose to live that life—must forsake all they know in order to stand up for what is right. A vividly and viscerally illustrated tale of small town horror, Elk’s Run takes its place among the most chilling and affecting works of graphic fiction. The debut collaboration of Eisner, Harvey, and Emmy nominated writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and Harvey and Eisner nominated artist Noel Tuazon is back a decade later and even more relevant.

HC, 6x9, 248pgs, FC $24.99
Rick and Morty Volume 1 TP

(W) Zac Gorman (A) CJ Cannon, Ryan Hill, Marc Ellerby

(CA) CJ Cannon, Ryan Hill

The hit comic book series based on Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland’s hilarious [adult swim] animated show RICK & MORTY is now available in its first collection! Join the excitement as depraved genius Rick Sanchez embarks on insane adventures with his awkward grandson Morty across the universe and across time. Caught in the crossfire are his teenage granddaughter Summer, his veterinary surgeon daughter Beth, and his hapless son-in-law Jerry. This collection features the first five issues of the comic book series, including "“The Wubba Lubba Dub Dub of Wall Street,” "Mort-Balls!" and more, along with hilarious mini-comics showcasing the whole family.

MATURE THEMES

SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $19.99

Rick and Morty take a backseat in this one-shot, action-packed Ball Fondlers adventure! Follow the unlikely quintet of heroes known as the Ball Fondlers on an explosive, high stakes mission that takes them deep into jungles of Central America as they attempt to save a United States Senator from a hostile rebel army. Special guest artist Andrew MacLean (Head Lopper) and guest colorist Nick Filardi (Helheim, Powers)!

MATURE THEMES

32pgs, FC $3.99

SEASON FINALE! Electrogor, injured and traumatized, retreats into drug use until a bloody incident spurs him to join an escape attempt. His co-conspirator is twitchy and unreliable, but anything's better than this place. Also: Stabbings! Amour fou! Brotherly love! And... "You and me, let's take a walk."

32pgs, FC $3.99
STRINGERS #2

(W) Marc Guggenheim (A/CA) Justin Greenwood, Ryan Hill

Nick and Paul hastily flee a shootout, leaving with their footage and a mysterious USB drive taken off a gang member. They quickly get pulled over by the cops, and Nick suspects something wrong is happening… why are the cops interested in them now, when they’ve been at countless shootouts before? Paul disagrees, but Nick is the one behind the wheel, which means that a high-speed chase through LAX is going to happen whether Paul likes it or not.

32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $3.99
The Auteur: Sister Bambi #4

(W) Rick Spears (A) James Callahan (CA) Luigi Anderson

Rex is running out of time, friends, and film stock. Just when he thinks it can’t get any worse ZOMBIES storm the set of Sister Bambi. But wait! Could this be a good thing? Could ZOMBIES be just what this movie needs to become a hit? Only the survivors will know for sure! Don’t miss this soon to be classic issue! Also, ZOMBIES!

32pgs, FC (4 of 5) $3.99