Previews #331 (vol. XXVI #4) previews publications

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GORHAM COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

JAKE COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

ANWAR COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99
ASSASSINS CREED: TEMPLARS #4

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Dennis Calero (CA) Matt Taylor

The streets of Shanghai have erupted into utter chaos as Black Cross finally evades the henchmen of Big-Eared Du and heads to the International Settlement to establish just how much trouble the Shanghai Rite is in, and he learns that the corruption goes deeper than he ever could have imagined! (STL005895)

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TAYLOR COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

CALERO COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

CORRONEY COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99
THE BLACKLIST VOLUME 2: THE ARSONIST TP

(W) Nicole Dawn Phillips (A) Beni Lobel

Red and Liz are forced to go on the run to clear her name after Liz is framed as a KGB agent and killer by the shady Cabal group. But with a deadly new Blacklister cleaning house, can Red and Liz get to him before he destroys all the evidence. Collects The Blacklist #6-10. (STL005910)

SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $14.99

(W) George Mann (A/CA) Alan Quah

Following her costly confrontation with the Everlord, Fira and Aldrich make haste for the fabled Living City, a massive, mechanical construction where her new found transformation leads to dangerous complications among the cautious inhabitants. (STL005941)

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QUAH COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

MANAS COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

GAME COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99
DEUS EX: CHILDREN'S CRUSADE #5

(W) Alex Irvine (A) John Aggs (CA) Yohann Schepacz

As TF29 heads into the Glasshutte for a final confrontation with the pro-aug forces, two questions remain in Adam Jensen's mind: what will this mean for the future of augmentation and will the real conspirators ever come to light? (STL005945)

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SCHEPACZ COVER—32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.99

CHANTHARA COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

CLIQUET COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99
DEUS EX VOLUME 1: CHILDREN'S CRUSADE TP

(W) Alex Irvine (A) John Aggs

With society still reeling from the Aug Incident — the Illuminati orchestrated event which caused augmented individuals to mindlessly attack their "natural" counterparts — anti-aug sentiment is at an all-time global high. Task Force 29, an Interpol-funded coalition, created to quash the rising tide of terrorist activity, stands as the world's main defence against total anarchy. In the city of Prague, where tension is especially high, the team's latest recruit, Adam Jensen, readies for his first mission with the unit. But being augmented himself, how will the former SWAT agent handle himself when faced with the grim reality of the mechanical apartheid? Collects Deus Ex: Children's Crusade #1-5. (STL005951)

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SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $14.99
HEROES: GODSEND #4

(W) Joey Falco (A/CA) Roy Allan Martinez

Heroes: Godsend continues to explore the origins of Farah Nazan from the Heroes Reborn mini-series! Farah's life becomes more complicated thanks to a huge hulk of an EVO named Mr Vance, a nasty young businesswoman called Philomena, and a bomb. Plus, could romance be in the air for Farah? (STL006050)

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MARTINEZ COVER—32pgs, FC (4 of 5) $3.99

MILLIDGE COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Victor Gischler (A) Steve Scott & Various

Beneath the Atlantic Ocean, an extraterrestrial craft prompts a top-secret investigation by the US military, one which could prove the key to humanity's survival — or its ultimate destruction. From celebrated comics writer Victor Gischler and artists Steve Scott and Alex Shibao comes this brand new chapter inspired by Roland Emmerich/Dean Devlin's original sci-fi blockbuster, paving the way for its sequel, Independence Day: Resurgence. (STL006216) (C: 0-0-1)

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SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $14.99
PENNY DREADFUL #2

(W) Andrew Hinderaker & Various (A) Louis De Martinis (CA) Shane Pierce

The horrifying truth of Mina's disappearance is revealed to Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, and Sembene, and they realize they face a foe that exists outside anything they've encountered. As they frantically regroup, they learn they are not the only ones with a score to settle with the monster in their midst! (STL006160)

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PIERCE COVER—32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $3.99

DE MARTINIS COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

PHOTO COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99
VIKINGS #3

(W) Cavan Scott (A) Staz Johnson (CA) Mirka Andolfo

Viking versus Viking! English king Ecbert has harnessed the power of Ragnar and his Vikings to unleash them against another band of Norsemen harrying England's south coast. But as Ragnar leads his warriors into battle, their opponents await them! (STL006211)

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JOHNSON COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

PHOTO COVER B—32pgs, FC $3.99

PHOTO COVER C—32pgs, FC $3.99
JOHNNY RED #8

(W) Garth Ennis (A/CA) Keith Burns

Johnny and the surviving members of his beloved Falcon Squadron face execution. Not at the hands of the hated Nazis, but by their own side, as the Soviet secret police prepare to eliminate all knowledge of the ghastly secret hatched by Stalin and Hitler! (STL006053)

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BURNS COVER—32pgs, FC (8 of 8) $3.99

KENNEDY COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

(W/A/CA) Stan Silas

Norman is a blue-eyed, blond-haired psychopath. He's also a little kid. And he really likes to kill people. Queen Bee of the Schoolyard, Grace, seems to have a knack for it, too. But she's nothing like Norman! He's a sicko. Grace is just... enacting a little vengeance. That's all. (STL006157)

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SILAS COVER—32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99

DIRGE COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel (A/CA) Lee Sullivan

Desperate to find his missing daughter, Russian oligarch Nestor Yakunin has resorted to extreme methods; he has kidnapped innocent civilians to force Peter Grant and Thomas Nightingale, London's elite wizarding policemen, to help in the search. But you play with magic, you're going to get burned! (STL006164)

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CASSARA COVER—32pgs, FC (4 of 5) $3.99

SULLIVAN COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Jean-François Di Giorgio (A/CA) Frédéric Genet

Preparing for his dual against the fearsome, mysterious, but legendary Samurai, Shobei, Takeo must focus all his energies on the fight that is to come. But finding his long lost brother Akio has just lead him to ask many more questions about his past, and to fear for his future! (STL006166)

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GENET COVER—32pgs, FC (4 of 8) $3.99

MACK COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss (A/CA) Jay

The Japanese Sherlock manga comes to the USA and UK for the first time ever! Adapting the episodes of the smash-hit Hartswood Films/Masterpiece television series that sees Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Watson (Martin Freeman) tackling brain-teasing crimes in modern-day London, this stunning manga is presented in its original right-to-left reading order, and in the full chapters as originally serialised. Each oversized issue comes with a selection of brand-new covers by some of the best Sherlock artists around! #1 kicks things off with a 52-page special. Meet Sherlock and Watson for the first time, all over again! (STL006171)

REIS COVER—52pgs, FC (1 of 7) $4.99

PHOTO COVER—52pgs, FC $4.99

RONALD COVER—52pgs, FC $4.99

JAY COVER—52pgs, FC $4.99

QUESTION NO. 6 COVER—52pgs, FC $4.99

(W) Alan Martin (A/CA) Brett Parson

Perhaps it's too much booze that's got our swill-swigging hero seeing double, or maybe there really is a doppelganger on the scene? Whatever the case, it's time for Tank Girl to solve the case of her pilfered Panzer! (STL006188)

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PARSON COVER—32pgs, FC (2 of 4) $3.99

DOYLE COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

DAVIS COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99
THE TROOP TP

(W) Noel Clarke (A) Joshua Cassara

From broken homes, shattered lives and empty, drug-fuelled existences comes a band of youngsters with extreme powers. Misguided and desperate, they find themselves hotly pursued by black-suited killers who want them dead, until they are brought together by a seemingly benevolent billionaire. But just what is his agenda and what will it take to make a pack of reckless teenagers into the awesome team of superheroes called The Troop? Collects The Troop #1-5. (STL006195)

SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $14.99

(W) Titan Studios

Revisit some of Buffy's most memorable magical encounters, from powerful witches and warlocks to musical take-overs, dangerous love potions to amnesia-inducing spells. A little magic can be a dangerous thing, as the Slayer discovered on more than one occasion. Featuring cast interviews, behind-the-scenes secrets from the writers, plus many more entertaining features, this collection is essential reading for Buffy fans old and new. Features content previously published in the official Buffy the Vampire Slayer Magazine. (STL005940)

SC, 8x11, 176pgs, FC (3 of 4) $19.99

Cleo De NileM leads the pack to bring you haunts of monsterrific fun inside this scary-cute issue! Delve into Draculaura's diary pages to discover her juicy secrets, claw through the exfrighting comic stories featuring Clawdeen Wolf, and let the ghouls show you how to be your best ghoulsome self with your fashion picks! Plus, check out the freaky-fab posters, puzzles, quizzes and loads more! (STL006156)

Magazine, 36pgs, FC $4.99
PUSS IN BOOTS #3

(W) Max Davison, Alex Matthews (A) Egle Bartolini, Dave Alvarez

A mysterious pedlar sets up his shop in San Lorenzo. But when his magic shoes enslave the townsfolk it's up to Puss and a band of fairytale vigilantes — the screaming Banshee, Shockheaded Peter and Fintin the Salmon of Wisdom — to save the day. And in a special bonus story, Dulcinea is distraught when she finds a vital page is missing from her famous Book. Puss, the orphans, and Mayor Temeroso try to help with hilarious results! (STL005884)

FILM ART COVER—32pgs, FC (3 of 4) $3.99

ALVAREZ COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99
PUSS IN BOOTS VOLUME 1: FURBALL OF FORTUNE TP

(W) Christopher Cooper & Various (A) Egle Bartolini, Dave Alvarez

Outlaw, Hero, Purr-amour! Puss in Boots is back! Follow our favorite furball of fortune as he navigates his way through a series of hilarious adventures. We see Puss set sail with a cranky old owl in a pea green boat, then head up a band of fairytale vigilantes, and more than once this feline fighter crosses swords with his old enemy, El Moco, in our action-packed, side-splitting capers. Plus, four fantastic bonus stories! (STL006163) (C: 0-0-1)

SC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC $6.99

(W) Cavan Scott (A) Lucas Ferreyra & Various

More action, adventure and comedy with Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico. The North Wind and the Penguins of Madagascar team-up — and then argue a lot. Plus, the mysterious super-villain Artic Fox causes all sorts of trouble for our Fantastic Feathered Four! All this, plus special back-up stories featuring the Baby Penguins of Madagascar and the North Wind! (STL006159) (C: 0-0-1)

SC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC $6.99

(W) George Mann

A brand new Sherlock Holmes anthology to sit alongside George Mann's successful Encounters of Sherlock Holmes anthologies, and Titan's Further Adventures and New Adventures series. This brand-new collection features a variety of exciting voices in modern horror and steampunk, edited by respected anthologist George Mann. Stories are told from the point of view of famous associates of the great detective, including Lestrade, Mrs Hudson, Sherlock himself, Irene Adler, Langdale Pike, and of course, Professor Moriarty. (STL006246) (C: 0-0-1)

SC, 5x8, 304pgs, B&W $14.95

A body is found crushed to death in the London snow. There are no footprints anywhere near it. It is almost as if the man was killed by the air itself. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to Scotland to meet with the one person they have been told can help: Aleister Crowley. The unbelievable and unholy are on their trail as they gather together the most accomplished occult minds in the country: Dr John Silence, the so-called "Psychic Doctor"; supernatural investigator Thomas Carnacki; runic expert and demonologist, Julian Karswell. But will they be enough? (STL006679)

SC, 5x8, 256pgs, B&W $12.95
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE GODS OF WAR MMPB

(W) James Lovegrove

It is 1913, and Dr Watson is visiting Sherlock Holmes at his retirement cottage when tragedy strikes: the body of a young man, Patrick Mallinson, is found under the cliffs of Beachy Head. The dead man's father, a wealthy businessman, engages Holmes to prove that his son committed suicide, the result of a failed love affair with an older woman. Yet the woman in question insists that there is more to Patrick's death. She has seen mysterious symbols drawn on his body, and fears that he was under the influence of a malevolent cult. The threat of war hangs over England, and there is no telling what sinister forces are at work. (STL006672)

SC, 5x8, 304pgs, B&W $14.95

(W) Cavan Scott

London, 1919. While the world awaits the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, Holmes and Watson are called to a singular mystery. A severed hand has been found on the banks of the Thames, a hand belonging to a soldier who supposedly died in the trenches two years previously. But the hand is fresh, and show signs that it was recently amputated. So how has it ended up back in London two years after its owner was killed? The mystery puts Homes and Watson on the trail of a descent of Victor Frankenstein, via a terrifying genetic disease, government-sanctioned grave-robbing and an encounter with a creature. (STL002586)

RES. from Previews Vol. XXVI #2 (FEB161839)

SC, 5x8, 228pgs, B&W $14.95
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE RIPPER LEGACY MMPB

(W) David Stuart Davies

Titan's Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series continues with the latest entry by Britain's leading Sherlockian writer, David Stuart Davies. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson investigate the case of a kidnapped child. With no ransom note, and a sinister connection to the highest echelons of Victorian society, the companions' lives are in danger. What is the child's true heritage? And what is the connection with the vicious Whitechapel murders of the autumn of 1888? (STL006247) (C: 0-0-1)

SC, 5x8, 224pgs, B&W $9.95

(W) Edward B. Hanna

Terror reigns on the streets of Whitechapel where horrific murders are being committed. Sherlock Holmes believes he knows the identity of the killer — Jack the Ripper. But as he delves deeper, Holmes realizes that revealing the murderer puts much more at stake than merely putting a psychopath behind bars. In this case, Holmes is faced with the greatest dilemma of his career. (STL006678)

SC, 5x8, 480pgs, B&W $12.95

(W) G.S. Denning

Reimagining six stories, this riotous mash-up is a glorious new take on the ever-popular Sherlock Holmes myth, featuring the vampire Inspector Vladislav Lestrade, the ogre Inspector Torg Grogsson, and Dr. Watson, the true detective at 221B. And Sherlock. A warlock. Sherlock Holmes is an unparalleled genius. Warlock Holmes is an idiot. A font of arcane power, certainly. But he's brilliantly dim. Frankly, he couldn't deduce his way out of a paper bag. The only thing he has really got going for him are the might of a thousand demons and his stalwart companion. Thankfully, Dr. Watson is always there to aid him through the treacherous shoals of Victorian propriety — and save him from a gruesome death every now and again. (STL005856)

SC, 5x8, 384pgs, B&W $12.95

(W) Tim Lebbon

The second novel in the Alien vs Predator "Rage War" series. Across a sector of the Outer Rim, Colonial Marines units are being wiped out — and not by the Predators. This is an attack by organized armies of Aliens. Dropped onto planets and habitats, the Xenomorphs spread like a plague. The Colonial Marines, including Akoko Halley and the 39th Spaceborne, retaliate and seek a way to destroy the invaders sent by the Rage. At the same time the android Liliya, who fled the Rage, travels with a Predator who is becoming more insane by the day. Their pursuers are relentless, determined not to let Liliya fall into human hands. As the fight moves deeper into the Human Sphere, it becomes clear that the assault on the Sol System is imminent, and the ultimate target is Earth. (STL006337)

SC, 4x7, 320pgs, B&W $7.99

(W) Nancy Holder

Detective Catherine Chandler is on a mission to unveil the truth behind her past and discover the secrets surrounding her family. Yet, things get increasingly more complicated for Cat when she becomes romantically involved with the handsome doctor Vincent Keller, who harbours a dark secret of his own: he turns into a terrifying beast when angered. Together, they struggle to maintain their unorthodox relationship whilst being pursued by the mysterious organization known as Muirfield. (STL006338)

SC, 4x7, 320pgs, B&W $7.99

(W) David Bischoff, Robert Sheckley

Two classic Alien novels by acclaimed science fiction authors. Genocide: Their queen is dead and the hive mind has been left to flounder on its own. On a world bereft of its only guiding force a schism is taking place: two strains of alien, formerly united by one all-powerful mother, now divide their forces for a world-shattering, acid-drenched war. Alien Harvest: A hijacked spaceship with a crew of hardcase misfits search for the ultimate pot of gold at the end of a bloody intergalactic rainbow-royal jelly from an alien hive. Unfortunately, this treasure lies on the universe's most godforsaken planet. And once they get their hands on it, they'll have to fight their way past the aliens to get off the planet alive. (STL006293)

SC, 4x7, 608pgs, FC $8.99

(W) James Swallow

A brand-new official Deus Ex novel tie-in with the new game Mankind Divided, bridging events since the previous instalment, Human Revolution, written in full cooperation with developer Eidos. (STK695354) (C: 0-0-2)

RES. from Previews Vol. XXV #12 (DEC151629)

SC, 4x7, 336pgs, FC $7.99
ELEMENTARY: BLOOD AND INK MMPB

(W) Adam Christopher

A brand-new novel tie-in to CBS' popular Elementary TV series! The CFO of a secretive NYC hedge fund is found murdered, stabbed through the eye with an expensive fountain pen. Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson discover a link between the victim and a charismatic touring management guru with a doubtful past. But is the solution so clear-cut or is the guru being framed? As secrets are revealed and another victim is found murdered in the same grisly fashion, Holmes and Watson begin to uncover a murky world of money and deceit. (STK693781)

RES. from Previews Vol. XXV #11 (NOV151669)

SC, 4x7, 320pgs $7.99
TITAN BOOKS
NCIS: LOS ANGELES NOVEL MMPB

(W) Jerome Preisler

The first novel based on the hugely popular CBS series, NCIS: Los Angeles. The series follows the exploits of the Los Angeles-based Office of Special Projects (OSP), an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that specializes in undercover assignments, and stars Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J. (STL006309)

SC, 4x7, 320pgs, B&W $7.99

(W) Charles Ardai

The official novelization of the upcoming comedic detective thriller, The Nice Guys, starring Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Matt Bomer, and Kim Basinger. The film takes place in 1970's Los Angeles, when down-on-his-luck private eye Holland March (Academy Award-nominee Ryan Gosling) and hired enforcer Jackson Healy (Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe) must work together to solve the case of a missing girl (Margaret Qualley) and the seemingly unrelated death of a porn star. During their investigation, they uncover a shocking conspiracy that reaches up to the highest circles of power. (STL006289)

SC, 4x7, 320pgs, B&W $7.99

(W) Tim Waggoner

Renee Mendez is a talented artist living in a small Illinois town. She loves drawing the strange beings that feature in her dreams, without realizing that when she depicts them on paper, they come to life in the real world. These gods begin to seek worshippers and battle for supremacy, killing humans and each other until only the two strongest remain. Sam and Dean come to town to investigate the murders and "miracles" these new gods perform, slaying some of them in the process. The last two gods standing prepare for their final conflict, which only one will survive. The brothers must find a way to stop the gods' war before the entire town is destroyed. (STL006310)

SC, 4x7, 320pgs, B&W $7.99

(W/A) Jun Abe

Manga publishing pioneer TOKYOPOP is back … bringing readers Disney Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland,” a retelling of the film in manga style, as buzz builds for the “Alice Through the Looking Glass” May film release. Hardcover collectible with exclusive bonus features and illustrations from renowned artist Jun Abe!

Alice Kingsleigh was a young girl when she visited the magical world of Underland for the first time. Now a teenager, she spots a white rabbit at a garden party and tumbles down a hole after him where she is reunited with her old friends. Alice soon learns it is her destiny to end the Red Queen's reign of terror.

HC, B&W, 5 3/4 x 8 1/2, 352 pages SRP: $19.99
PIXAR MANGA COLLECTION: FINDING NEMO HC

(W/A) Ryuichi Hoshino (CA) UrumaDelvi

Manga publishing pioneer TOKYOPOP is back … bringing readers “Finding Nemo,” a retelling of the film in manga style, just in time for the long-awaited sequel, “Finding Dory”. Hardcover collectible with exclusive bonus features, manga illustrations, Pixar sketches and an original cover!

Based on the beloved Disney•Pixar classic, this manga follows Marlin, a clown fish, who is highly overprotective of his son, Nemo. When Nemo gets caught by a diver and ends up in a dentist’s fish tank, Marlin stops at nothing to find him and gets a little help along the way from a blue tang named Dory.

HC, B&W, 5 3/4 x 8 1/2, 176 pages SRP: $15.99
21 PULP
IMPOSTER #4

(W) James Patrick (A/CA) Victor Santos

The exciting conclusion to Imposter is here! As Hale Barker impersonates Jungle Jack to save the Wild Lands from a terrifying threat, he begins to uncover the true reason why he was chosen and he’s not going to like the answer. (STL006339)

32pgs, FC (4 of 4) $3.99

(W) Keith Foster (A) Rory Smith (CA) Elroy Jenkins

Three years ago, Special Weapons Division deactivated a highly advanced Superweapon: a 200-foot tall DNA Droid called X66-7 or "Kodoja", it was shut down because it performed too well in testing to the point of being unstoppable. Today, Kodoja was reactivated without warning and cut a swath of destruction across America and leveled every outpost of Special Weapons Division, save one. That one surviving outpost is headed by demoted chief designer of Kodoja, Jennifer Cruz. With all of Special Weapons Division gone, she and her team must stop the weapon they themselves designed too well. (STL006340)