REGULAR—48pgs, FC .99 A MORE PERFECT UNION

You’ve read the books. You’ve watched the hit series on HBO. Now acclaimed novelist Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy Patterson bring George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy masterwork A Game of Thrones to majestic new life in the pages of these full-color graphic novels, each collecting six issues of the twenty-four issue graphic series. Within these pages, many of Martin’s most iconic characters gain a whole new life, springing from the page in rich color and glorious detail. (STK460787)

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VOLUME 1 (JAN121043)—HC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC $25.00

VOLUME 2 (APR130911)—HC, 7x10, 240pgs, FC $25.00

VOLUME 3 (JAN140957)—HC, 7x10, 240pgs, FC $25.00

VOLUME 4 (MAR151010)—HC, 7x10, 240pgs, FC $25.00
LOUIS L'AMOUR'S LAW OF THE DESERT BORN GN

(W) Louis L'Amour & Various (A/CA) Tom Yeates

Based on a story by the legendary Louis L'Amour, Law of the Desert Born is a classic Western, told in a style like no other L'Amour story! Adapted by Charles Santino from a screenplay by Beau L'Amour and Kathy Nolan, and with art by Thomas Yeates, this is an all-new story for the millions of Louis L'Amour fans throughout the world. (STK618250) (AUG131088)

HC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W $25.00
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BENITEZ PRODUCTIONS
LADY MECHANIKA STEAMPUNK COLORING BOOK

(A/CA) Joe Benitez

Grab your markers and colored pencils and get lost in the steampunk world of Lady Mechanika, a fantastic world filled with goggles, gears, and mechanical gadgetry - and of course, a beautiful and elegantly dressed Victorian heroine. This adult coloring book contains 46 intricate black-and-white illustrations by Joe Benitez, creator and artist of the best-selling steampunk comic Lady Mechanika. (STL025904)

SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W $12.99
BIG CITY COMICS
KILLING MARS #2

(W) Jeffrey Kaufman (A) Frederico Zumel (CA) Franchesco

You would think that having to pay five, female, contract killers protection money would be the worst of Jacob Mars's problems. You'd be wrong. Not only does he constantly have to watch his back, but now he has to take Eve, the excommunicated, killer nun with him on a job in the adult film industry. Fun… Fun… Not so fun! (STL026369)

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22pgs, FC $3.95

Scary Fails moves forward with another insane chapter. While Edward Hyde and Goldie Locks are hunting two of the seven, drug-dealing dwarves in Mexico, Nikola Tesla and Little John try to avoid being the hunted back in Vegas. The adventures continue as we keep the Pulp Fiction version of Once Upon a Time going. (STL026370)

22pgs, FC $3.95
BIG FINISH
THE AVENGERS: STEED AND MRS PEEL: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL GN

(A) Emilio Frejo, Juan Gonzalez

Steed and Mrs. Peel are needed! In 1967, D.C. Thomson made an arrangement with ABC Television Ltd to adapt popular TV show The Avengers into a series of new comic strip serials for Diana magazine. The beautifully drawn strips ran at two pages a week from issues #199 to #224. Fifty years later, Big Finish made an arrangement with StudioCanal to adapt the comic strips into audio adventures, starring Julian Wadham and Oliva Poulet as Steed and Mrs. Peel. This book contains all eight original comic strips, restored and in full color: "Return to Castle De'ath," "The Miser," "The Golden Dresses," "The Norse Code," "Playtime is Over," "The Antagoniser," "The Mad Hatter," and "The Secret Six." (STL024244) (C: 0-1-0)

SC, 8x10, 96pgs, FC $15.99
THE AVENGERS: STEED AND MRS PEEL: THE COMIC STRIP ADAPTATIONS VOLUME 1 AUDIO CD

(W) John Dorney & Various

Starring Julian Wadham as John Steed and Olivia Poulet as Mrs. Peel. These stories are recreations of the comic strip adventures of Steed and Mrs Peel which appeared in Diana magazine in 1966 and 1967. "Return to Castle De'ath": Castle De'ath is playing host to many new visitors, including a wealthy Prince targeted by assassins. Which of the Castle's guests are behind the murderous plot? "The Miser": Steed and Peel witness the first action of The Miser, a terrifying extortionist. The race is on to stop his ambitious scheme. "The Golden Dresses": Steed and Peel look into the world of haute couture to discover the dark secret of this latest craze. Can they pull it off with style? "The Norse Code": The last thing Steed and Peel expect to find on their boating trip is a Norse longboat. What are Vikings doing in East Anglia? (STL024498) (C: 0-1-0) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.

4 CD Set/Booklets, 5x5 $49.99
THE AVENGERS: STEED AND MRS PEEL: THE COMIC STRIP ADAPTATIONS VOLUME 2 AUDIO CD

(W) John Dorney & Various (CA) Mark Plastow

Starring Julian Wadham as John Steed and Olivia Poulet as Mrs. Peel. Adapting the stories published in Diana magazine in 1966 and 1967. "Playtime is Over": A series of impossible robberies have plagued London. Called in to investigate, Steed and Peel find themselves up against some very deadly children. Or do they? "The Antagoniser": Several scientists have died in unusual circumstances, and Steed and Peel find themselves up against a deadly weapon. But who is behind it? "The Mad Hatter": A dastardly assassination plot is being prepared and only Steed and Peel can stop it. Who wants to be a milliner? "The Secret Six": The world’s six deadliest criminals want Steed and Peel dead, and they will stop at nothing to make sure of it! (STL024508) (C: 0-1-0)

5x5 $49.99
BIG PLANET/ RETROFIT COMICS
OUR MOTHER GN

(W/A/CA) Luke Howard

A comedy about growing up with a parent who has an anxiety order. Luke Howard mixes genres to tell an utterly open personal reflection about his childhood and his relationship with his mother. Jumping between noir, giant robots, fantasy adventure, and even scientific animal research, Luke brings a very intimate story to life with humor and cartooning experimentation. (STL025050)

SC, 7x10, 40pgs, PC $9.00
BLACK MASK STUDIOS

GODKILLER: TOMORROW’S ASHES #1

(W) Matteo Pizzolo (A) Anna Wiszczyk

(CA) Jen Bartel, Tess Fowler, Jean-Paul Csuka

Even in a future so bleak the air is unbreathable and healthy blood is used as a currency... integrity, redemption, and loyalty still mean something. Tommy is on a quest to find the mysterious Starkiller, and Halfpipe is determined to prevent Tommy from getting himself killed. Together, they will traverse space and time, sacrificing what little they have for the ones they love. This oversized #1 is a great starting point for new readers, and, to help get new readers up to speed, it comes packaged with a Blu-ray disc of the Godkiller: Walk Among Us animated feature starring Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Danielle Harris (Halloween), and Davey Havok (singer AFI).

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SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC (+Blu-Ray) $7.99

The beloved, ultra-not-for-kids, modern classic about teenage orphan Tommy and escaped slavegirl Halfpipe who travel through a post-nuke wasteland in search of a new heart for Tommy's dying sister. This oversized collection is the authoritative volume of the book that launched an animated film trilogy and earned writer Matteo Pizzolo (Young Terrorists) Wired Magazine's award for World's Most Wired Comics Creator. Collects volumes 1 and 2.

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SC, 7x10, 304pgs, FC $19.99

A schism between Juncture and Kareem sets the young man on the run from the people he thought were his comrades. Traversing the depths of the Project, he searches for answers he can't get from Juncture - will he find what he's looking for or will his discovery put everyone in danger?

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32pgs, FC $3.99

Kim & Kim are 20-something besties making a name for themselves in the wild world of interdimensional cowboy law enforcement. A day-glo action adventure that's bursting with energy and enthusiasm, Kim & Kim puts queer women and trans women front and center in an adventure that's bright, happy, punk rock, sci fi & queer as all get-out!

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SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $9.99

"BREAK ON THROUGH." So much talk about protecting the future, and no one even asks the kids who will be living in it. Max and Mary take Evgenia and Vasily out into the real world, with some help from a few clever disguises. Plans and bonds are made. If you want the world saved, sometimes you've gotta do it yourself.

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32pgs, FC $3.99

Hannah Gregory finds herself suddenly burdened by the lies her father told in life even as she tries to unravel the truth surrounding his death. Meanwhile, the killer continues his mission to eradicate the Gregory bloodline, all of whom are conveniently gathered in one place for Hannah's father's funeral.

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32pgs, FC $3.99

Bart gets tickets to Krusty on Ice, the hottest holiday ticket in town. Will the show be everything he hopes for? (Spoiler alert: No. No it won't). And how does Bartman fight off a villainous menace, when he can make every student's dream come, the ability to create a Snow Day at will? (STL025750)

32pgs, FC $3.99
SIMPSONS COMICS EXPLOSION! #3

(W) Matt Groening (CA) Jason Ho & Various

Bongo's annual, oversized, 96-page comic is bursting at the reams with laughs galore! There's a new comic convention coming to Springfield, and it's Homer who's going bananas over the chance to meet his favorite, primetime, primate TV star — Christmas Ape! Then Bart pulls a prank on the entire town and discovers that the people he punked can be a lot more forgiving than he ever imagined, and now he has them right where he wants them. Suckers! And who is Bartman? Find out who the students of Springfield Elementary think he really is. And Waylon Smithers, Mr. Burns' long-suffering, lovestruck sycophant, is about to turn the tables on his longtime companion and employer with a brand-new take charge attitude. (Oh, did we forget to mention, he gets struck by lightning?) And The Simpsons of Springfield come face to face with their doppelgangers, The Simpkins from Capital City. Then Bart and Milhouse find their treehouse overrun by intelligent primates. Finally, a Zombienado strikes Springfield! (STL025744)

96pgs, FC $9.99
SIMPSONS COMICS KNOCKOUT GN

Go the distance with the Simpson family as they join everybody's favorite moonraking megalomaniac, Hank Scorpio for a globetrotting adventure that will not only take you around the world but, literally, into orbit around the Earth. And when the lovelorn losers of Springfield feel like throwing in the towel on romance, they pick themselves off the mat and get an adrenaline rush by living life to the extreme! And as if Homer wasn't already a glutton for punishment, watch him discover his killer instinct as he goes toe-to-toe with C. Montgomery! It's a unanimous decision! These pulse-pounding Simpsons stories and more will have you rolling with the punch lines! (STL025752)

SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $15.99
United Plankton Pictures
SPONGEBOB COMICS #63

(W) Gregg Schigiel, David Lewman (A) Gregg Schigiel, Vincent DePorter (CA) Gregg Schigiel

"Who Is Mermaid Girl?" Part 1 of 2. Sandy and SpongeBob set out to discover the identity of the mysterious Mermaid Girl-a plucky heroine who has aided Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy for years. But first they have to confront the deadly, non-dexterous Hammerhands Shark! Also, Mr. Krabs tricks Patrick and SpongeBob into cutting his mother's terrifying lawn in "Mama Trauma". Plus: Meet SpongeBob's new imaginary friend — courtesy of your real friend James Kochalka (Quit Your Job) — and check out Patrick's horrifying new look, as designed by David DeGrand (Garfield, Uncle Grampa). (STL025759)

32pgs, FC $3.99
BROADSWORD COMICS
TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #96 STUDIO DELUXE EDITION

(W/A/CA) Jim Balent

This limited signed edition of Tarot #96 features the elegant inks of Jim Balent's black & white version the epic "Hexbox" storyline! This collected set will be bagged & boarded with an art print of the same illustration in a full color version but with Tarot Skyclad. To see art print visit jimbalent.com. (STL026105) (C: 0-1-1)

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32pgs, FC $19.99

This new trade paperback collects the fan-favorite three part story arc, "So Mote it Be" as well as "The Witch Queen" which features the beautiful Fiona Horne (author, TV personality, singer and 24/7 witch) and the icy tale of "The Dragon Witch of Winter." Also included are covers, a litho gallery, and never seen before extras! A must-have for Tarot lovers! (STK610617) (APR130979)

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SC, 128pgs, FC $24.99

Writer: Conor Nolan

Artist: Conor Nolan

Cover Artists:

Main Cover: Conor Nolan

Incentive Cover: Karl Kerschl

• collection of mythic tales of when giants roamed the Earth, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson’s beloved television series.

• In this first issue, rising newcomer Conor Nolan reimagines the“The Peach’s Son,” a Japanese tale of a giant who was raised by humans but never accepted by them.

• When a nearby village is overrun with evil beings, the giant will take a chance to be a hero and prove himself to be part of the community he calls home.

• Upcoming issues will include stories by Brandon Dayton, Feifei Ruan, and more!

32 pages, FC $3.99
KLAUS AND THE WITCH OF WINTER #1

Writer: Grant Morrison

Artist: Dan Mora

Cover Artist: Dan Mora

• Klaus returns for an epic oversized one-shot, perfect for any comic fan’s stocking!

• Brought to you by legendary creator Grant Morrison and 2016 Russ Manning Award winner Dan Mora, join the continuing adventures through space and time of the man that would become Santa Claus.

48 pages, FC $7.99
STEVEN UNIVERSE 2016 SPECIAL #1

Writers: Ayme Sotuyo, T. Zysk, Queenie Chan, Sara Talmadge, Katie Jones

Artists: Ayme Sotuyo, T. Zysk, Queenie Chan, Sara Talmadge, Katie Jones

Cover Artists:

Main Cover: Ayme Sotuyo

Incentive Cover: Katie Jones

ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR FEBRUARY 2017

• This is it! The Big Donut Special!

• This special one-shot focuses on Lars, Sadie, the citizens of Beach City, and the Crystal Gems as they hang out at their favorite donut place.

• Featuring off-model stories and alternative portrayals of Steven and the entire gang.

• 40 pages of story and art!

48 pages, FC $7.99

Writer: Josh Trujillo

Artist: Zachary Sterling

Cover Artist: Scott Maynard

In this new original graphic novel adventure from Josh Trujillo (Love Machines) and Zachary Sterling (Adventure Time), it’s the most important moment of Lumpy Space Princess’s life, and it’s all going to slip through her fingers if she doesn’t get help. Tree Trunks comes out of her mystery-filled retirement for one last job as she agrees to help LSP on a wild west treasure hunt. Finn and Jake secretly follow along to protect their friends but discover that LSP knows more than she is letting on about this particular treasure.

SC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC $14.99

Writer: Matz

Artist: Luc Jacamon

Cover Artist: Luc Jacamon

ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR FEBRUARY 2017

• Archaia presents the fifth and final installment of Matz and Luc Jacamon’s Eisner Award-nominated The Killer, a hardboiled, noir series following a hitman lost in a world without a moral compass.

• Get inside the mind of a professional assassin, a man of few scruples, nerves of steel, and a steady trigger finger. A man whose crimes might be catching up with him. A man on the verge of cracking…

• “One of the best graphic novel series of the last 10 years.” – Brian Michael Bendis

• “The art is crisp, clean, and the interior monologue seems spot-on.” – Omnivoracious

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HC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC $24.99
KONG OF SKULL ISLAND VOLUME 1 TP

Writer: James Asmus

Artist: Carlos Magno

Cover Artist: Nick Robles

ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR FEBRUARY 2017

• From James Asmus (Thief of Thieves, All-New Inhumans) and Carlos Magno (Lantern City, Planet of the Apes) comes the authorized origin of Kong.

• Two fractured and combative civilizations are forced to unite when their island is destroyed.

• Washing up on the shores of Skull Island, they must defend their people against an endless horde of dinosaurs and monsters. With the help of Kong lies hope for survival.

• Collects issues #1-#6 of the ongoing series.

• “Carlos Magno delivers what might be the best work of his career.” - IGN

SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $16.99
OVER THE GARDEN WALL VOLUME 1 TP

Writers: Jim Campbell & Amalia Levari

Artists: Jim Campbell & Cara McGee

Cover Artist: Jim Campbell

ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR FEBRUARY 2017

• Based on the hit Cartoon Network miniseries created by Pat McHale, brand-new adventures await Greg and Jason Funderburker as they explore the uncharted depths of the Unknown, and pick up a few unusual friends along the way.

• On the other side of the forest, the Woodsman’s daughter, Anna, begins her own journey and quickly learns what it takes to survive on her own, especially once she’s confronted by the Beast.

• Collects issues #1-4 of the Eisner Award-winning, ongoing series.

• Jim Campbell returns to write and illustrate Greg’s latest travels through the Unknown, and Anna’s story is brought to life by show co-writer Amalia Levari and artist Cara McGee.

SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $14.99

Writer: John Allison

Artist: Max Sarin

Cover Artist: Lissa Treiman

ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR FEBRUARY 2017

It’s springtime at Sheffield University—the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and fast-pals Susan, Esther, and Daisy continue to survive their freshman year of university. Susan is barely dealing with her recent breakup with McGraw, Esther is considering dropping out of school, and Daisy is trying to keep everyone and everything from falling apart! Combined with house-hunting, indie film festivals, and online dating, can the girls make it to second year? Collects issues #13-16.

SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $14.99
ROBOCOP: DEAD OR ALIVE VOL. 3 TP

Writers: Joshua Williamson, Dennis Culver

Artists: Alejandro Aragon and Amancay Nahuelpan

Cover Artist: Goñi Montes

ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR FEBRUARY 2017

Killian’s endgame is set into motion. As the people of Old Detroit rally behind Killian’s rebellion, RoboCop, Detective Anne Lewis, and the Police Department must prepare for the end of law and order. Three worlds will collide and all comes to an end in this final chapter. From the ashes of death, change will arise. Collects issues #9-12. “Concludes what is hands down the best RoboCop series ever written. 5/5” - Bloody Disgusting

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SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $19.99

Writer: Justin Jordan

Artist: Jorge Coelho

Cover Artist: Jorge Coelho

ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR FEBRUARY 2017

• Written by Justin Jordan (Sombra, The Strange Talent of Luther Strode) and illustrated by Jorge Coelho (The Haunted Mansion), John Flood is a mind-bending murder mystery that take readers on a wild ride to uncover the truth.

• As the result of shady corporate experiments, John Flood no longer needs to sleep. Instead, he lives in a constant dream-state where sometimes it’s hard to decipher what’s real and what isn’t.

• A side effect of his supernatural insomnia allows him to see patterns and make connections no one else can. This ability serves Flood well in his new “career” as a makeshift private investigator, and he’s recruited an ex-cop looking for redemption to be his assistant.

• When the pair begins to unravel the connection between thousands of unsolved and seemingly unrelated murders, Flood discovers the one secret that has eluded him: his own past.

• Collects the complete limited series.

SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $19.99
NAMESAKE #2

(W) Steve Orlando (A/CA) Jakub Rebelka

Jordan has finally crossed into Ektae, where he is immediately arrested and forced to lie his way out of one bad situation and into another. (STL026510)

32pgs, FC $3.99
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA/ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK #3 (OF 6)

Writer: Greg Pak

Artist: Daniel Bayliss

Cover Artists:

Main Cover: Daniel Bayliss

Subscription Cover: Eric Powell

Snake and Jack must team up with their mortal enemies to face the endless threat of magic unleashed upon dystopian New York. Special Notes: Please note subscription cover is limited to initial orders only.

32pgs, FC $3.99

Writer: Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Artist: Jonas Scharf

Cover Artist: Robert Sammelin

It’s Kade and the rebels versus the Augies, a group of augmented soldiers with orders from President Roth to shut the rebellion down.

32pgs, FC $3.99

Writers: Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly

Artist: Marcus To

Cover Artist: Marcus To

Someone hijacks the ship and takes the team to an unknown section of space, where they come face-to-face with the powerful aliens that humanity encountered when they first left Earth...and the reason the SafeSky was built.

32pgs, FC $3.99

Writer: James Tynion IV

Artist: Michael Dialynas

Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas

Isaac continues to string the group along on his mission to return everyone to Earth, but Karen is convinced he’s hiding something and is determined to uncover it.

32pgs, FC $3.99