Previews #254 nov09 (vol. XIX #11) previews publications

SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W $9.99

(W/A) David Hutchison

Washington, D.C. is now completely overrun with the undead. While it's an option he never wanted to employ, "Ba-rot" has no choice but to wall up the zombie-infested city! The embattled President then makes his way to the nation's new capital in...Honolulu!?

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W/A) Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, David Hutchinson

AP continues with the next generation in our best-selling How to Draw series! How to Draw Manga: Next Generation features exclusively created art, step-by-step guides, designs, and comments from the hottest rising stars of manga. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn invaluable lessons that will catapult you to stardom!

SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W $12.95

(W/A) Various

Arcana is a bold new endeavor focused on the very best of sequential art and the people behind it. Every issue is packed with interviews, articles, reviews and art to make your eyes bleed. We chat with Tom Taylor, the Australian playwright behind Star Wars: Invasion; Edmund Shern, creator of Radical's Freedom Formula; and Robert Venditti, writer of The Surrogates. Plus, in-depth discussion with the multi-talented David Mack (Kabuki), BOOM! Studios' Chip Mosher tells what it takes to sell comics these days, and the ongoing love affair between music and comic books.

SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $3.50

(W) Tom Akel, Eric Mahoney (A) Alan Quah

If you missed issues 1 and 2, then issue 3 is the perfect jumping on point! You won't believe your eyes when a party trip to the Big Easy for Mardi Gras leads to a not-so-welcome visitor to Hell's Kitchen. A couple of people get worried when the residents of 47th Street have been going missing.

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28pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $3.50
AVENGELYNE VS. KONI WAVES (ONE SHOT)

(W) Mark Poulton (A) Stephen Sistilli, Dexter Weeks (C) Marat Mychaels

Rob Liefeld's fallen angel, Avengelyne makes her much anticipated return to comics! When Koni unlocks the Lost Book of Souls she accidentally unleashes the ancient mystic demon, Milu. Now, possessing Koni's body, it's up to Avengelyne to stop this lord of ghosts before he calls upon his minions to wreak havoc upon the island. However, Milu has some interesting news for Avengelyne that will have serious effects on her future. It's an all out battle between two of comics hottest heroines!

28pgs, FC SRP: $3.95

(W) Mark Poulton (A) Dexter Weeks

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry. Haiku is also a mischievous little cat. A Cat Named Haiku tells the engaging story of a day in the life of Haiku, a feline who puts the "cat" in catastrophe. Follow his misadventures as he learns a valuable lesson about friendship told completely in haiku. Whimsically written by Mark Poulton and beautifully illustrated by Dexter Weeks, this is sure to appeal to the child or cat lover in your home!

SC, 40pgs, FC SRP: $5.95

(W/A) David Black

Martin Foley, a cynical NYPD cop, investigates a murder in East Harlem. When he arrives, he finds no shooter, no victim. There are blood stains on the floor and thirty witnesses, who all agree on what happened: The killer shot the victim six times in the chest, then ran. A stranger stepped out the crowd, put his hands on the dead man's face. Like Lazarus, the dead man came back to life. The witnesses are convinced the stranger is an Angel of God.

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SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
ARCHAIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC
TUMOR HC

(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A) Noel Tuazon

Frank Armstrong has an inoperable brain tumor that's killing him. In his final days, with his body, senses, and mind failing him, he's going to do the one thing that he's never been able to do before — save the girl. After debuting on the Amazon Kindle and holding the #1 spot on the Kindle Graphic Novel Bestseller list for over two months, Archaia is pleased to bring this acclaimed graphic novel to print! (C: 0-1-2)

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HC, 6x9, 224pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
MOUSE GUARD RPG HC

(W/A) David Petersen (W) Luke Crane

Winner of the 2009 Origins Award for Roleplaying Game of the Year! Join the Mouse Guard and defend the Mouse Territories against predators and dangers, in this roleplaying game for the acclaimed Mouse Guard comic book series! Players form their own patrol and attempt to complete missions while the Game Master takes on the roles of the weather, animals and the wilderness all trying to thwart the fearless mice. The game comes complete with three sample patrols and three sample missions, so you and your friends can get started playing right now.

HC, 8x8, 320pgs, FC SRP: $34.95

(W) Michael Uslan (A) Stan Goldberg

The Final Chapter of the Archie Marriage Storyline! "Archie Marries Betty: Happily Ever After": Now that you've witnessed the engagement and wedding of Archie and Betty, prepare for the next stage of married life: parenthood! Of course, you haven't really had a taste of parenthood until you've seen it done Archie-style! Can Archie get through lamaze class without causing a commotion? Never mind that - can he make it through the actual birth without full scale panic? Mixed in with the patented Archie humor is the heartwarming reaction among the new grandparents, friends and faculty. And let's just say there's a big surprise in store for the happy couple! But that's not the only surprise in Riverdale - just wait until you see the job Archie gets, and who ends up with who among Archie and Betty's friends… not to mention yet another surprise wedding! When it comes to Riverdale, the surprises never end! With a script by famed movie producer Michael Uslan and art by legendary artist Stan Goldberg, this is sure to be one of the most talked-about Archie issues of all time. Don't miss this thrilling conclusion to the Archie saga of the century!

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

(W) Alex Simmons (A) Dan Parent

Featuring the winner of the special Kids' Comic Con/Time Out New York competition! When Betty and Veronica babysit a girl named Summer, they're in for a "Summer Spring Show," and they're the stars! Summer is a "showbiz kid," and she literally shines the spotlight on Betty and Veronica as she engages them in interactive skits, songs and more! Summer was the winner of the special contest at this year's Kids' Comic Con, with the grand prize being the chance to be drawn into an Archie comic book! Summer chose Betty and Veronica, and now, just like her faves, Summer is a part of comic book history!

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Tim Kennedy, Bob Bolling

A snow day means no school, but Archie's cheers soon turn to "Snow Woe" when his dad turns down the thermostat! Then, everyone knows Archie is a good sport, but has his father's "Blood Line" made him as good an athlete as his dad was? Plus, other new and classic tales.

Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69

(W) Tim Kennedy, George Gladir (A) Pat Kennedy, Jeff Shultz

Ronald had the bad habit of swallowing chewing gum. He swallowed so much gum that he began to take on its elastic properties, making him the goofy teenage equivalent of some famous super-stretchy guys! Now, In "The Return of Ronald the Rubber Boy," he's back and bouncier than ever, in a tale that's sure to stretch your funny bone! Then, Archie looks just like "The Pro" snowboarder who's popular with the ladies, and he aims to meet those ladies by pretending to be that snowboarder! Finally, Archie reminisces about the love triangle throughout the years and how Betty and Veronica have always competed for him as he wanders "Down Memory Lane."

Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Hal Lifson (A) Stan Goldberg

Betty gets an opportunity to see how students in the Golden State live when a student exchange program sends her to California! Unlike Riverdale High, glitzy Beverly Hills High feels more like a movie than a high school, with students decked out in the latest fashions, shades, and accessories. Betty trains for the track team with her new friend Olympia and gets to see some of the sights, including Rodeo Drive. All we can say is: Veronica Lodge, eat your heart out!

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

(W) Mike Pellowski (A) Jeff Shultz

Veronica decides to get a "Green Machine," so long as it means she can spend "green" on new eco-accessories! Then, the girls contemplate what it would be like to be pro athletes — except Veronica, who sees pro sports in a more monetary light! Plus, puzzles, pin-ups, new and classic tales, and more!

Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.69

(W) Craig Boldman (A) Rex Lindsey

Jughead's nemesis Trula Twyst sets out to prove her thesis that there's only room for one Jughead in Riverdale — by becoming another Jughead! Who will be the last Jug standing? Trula's unique fascination with and conflicted feelings toward Jughead come to the fore in this tale that threatens to spin the Jughead mythos on its crowned beanie!

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy

Things are about to get ugly — really ugly — when an "Ugly Dog Contest" hits Riverdale! Then, an ice skating outing gets a "chilly" reception from Jughead, who is freezing from crown to toes! Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, pin-ups, and more!

Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Melanie J. Morgan (A) Tod Smith, Al Milgrom

"A Funny Kind of Love," Part Four. Bernadette Brownlee has had a rocky romance with Riverdale's resident wise guy, Reggie! She would much prefer Reggie to pursue a spot on the debating team instead of fame, glory, and laughs at the national stand-up comic search. But Reggie is committed to comedy, and this leads to a highly volatile breakup between the two! But Archie isn't convinced that Bernadette and Reggie are really through with one another, and he's determined to reach at least one of them. Will Archie's influence bring the pair back together, or will Reggie have the last laugh?

Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley

The Iron Queen is on the verge of total world domination, and only a handful of heroes are free to quell the threat! Sonic and Sally must brave the unknown to rescue one of their own, but at the risk of total annihilation. Meanwhile, Monkey Khan makes a grim decision, and only Tails can stand in his way to save the life of a Freedom Fighter!

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley

Angel Island is about to be conquered, and our heroes are powerless to stop it, having been captured and at the mercy of the Dark Egg Legion. Will a last minute revelation save or doom our hapless heroes? It all ends with the fight you've been waiting for: Knuckles vs. Dr. Finitevus in a knock-down, drag-out, no holds barred ruckus! Don't miss the explosive final chapter to Knuckles' return to the spin-off scene!

32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50

(W/A) Various

Fans new and old can relive the glory days of Sonic the Hedgehog in these high-quality, digitally-restored graphic novels, with the colors remastered to give the issues a brand new look! Everyone's favorite cave-bear, Mobie, returns — in the midst of a Robotnik stronghold! Then, a sabbatical in the woods events goes from relaxing to taxing as friendships are strained and loyalties questioned, setting up the dramatic "Endgame" storyline.Collects issues #45-48.

SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95

(W) Todd Dezago (A) Pedro Delgado

In this final issue of the debut mini-series, the menace of Volbragg continues to grow as both Spooky Town and New York City face imminent enslavement, if not outright destruction! Casper, Wendy, and Hot Stuff must overcome their differences and save both humanity and the various Spectral races!

28pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $2.99

(W/A) Various

The Kids of Widney High is a nationally renowned rock act comprised of graduates of a special education high school in Los Angeles. They have been featured on The Howard Stern Show, in the film The Ringer, and on stages across the country. This comic book was written by band members and illustrated by highly regarded comic artists such as Chuck BB, Robbi Rodriguez, Rafael Navarro, Jim Mahfood, Neal Von Flue, and Rikki Niehaus.

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36pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99
AURORA PUBLISHING INC
BE HONEST GN

(W/A) Naduki Koujima

It's the first summer vacation spent at an all-boys dorm! But, things get complicated when Aoi ends up rooming together with his cold and aloof childhood friend, Shiki. This volume also includes other short stories centering around couples at this all-boys school. (C: 0-0-1)

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SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
I CAN'T EVEN BREATHE WITHOUT YOU GN

(W) Yuuri Eda (A) Yamimaru Enjin

Lazy, deadbeat manga author, Niki (pen name: Kaoruko Goutokuji) finally caught his big break. Except for one problem: his almost supernatural inability to do just anything! But with a hot, elite business man, Shoji Tatsuhiko, as his childhood friend who constantly looks out for him, who can blame him? Based on a popular yaoi novel, Yamimaru Enjin presents bittersweet love. (C: 0-0-1)

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SC, 5x7, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
ASPEN MLT INC.
SOULFIRE (VOL 2) #4

(W) J.T. Krul (A) Marcus To, Saleem Crawford, Beth Sotelo

MICHAEL TURNER’S SOULFIRE SECOND VOLUME CONTINUES!!

Just when you thought the magic was over… Volume 2 of Michael Turner’s smash action adventure fantasy series, SOULFIRE, reaches its fourth pulse-pounding issue! It’s a fight to the finish as Benoist and Jakobi go head to head with only one man left standing. Death has come, but it might not be for whom you think! On the other side of the world, Mal and Jayden are becoming closer than expected while Grace and Seph race against time to rescue the baby dragon from the clutches of Rainer!

The magic has returned and it’s here to stay. Make sure you’re a part of the next exciting chapter in the storied SOULFIRE mythology! RETAILER NOTE: Soulfire (vol 2) #4 will ship with four different covers by artists Marcus To, Ale Garza, Joe Benitez and Scott Clark distributed in an equal 25/25/25/25 ratio.

32pgs, FC $2.99

(W) Frank Mastromauro, Vince Hernandez (A) Micah Gunnell, Rob Stull, Matt Hollingsworth

As DELLEC makes his way towards the only safe refuge he has, he comes face to face with some very unwelcome ‘acquantances’ from his past. Unarmed and outmanned, it’s going to be a VERY long day for DELLEC at the hands of SILVERBACK!! And if DELLEC makes it out alive, Terra will be waiting with a very explosive surprise! With an ending to die for, don’t miss out on this penultimate issue leading up to next month’s incredible series finale!

A brand new maxi-series brought to you by Aspen’s own Frank Mastromauro, Vince Hernandez and Micah Gunnell, along with inker Rob Stull and colorist Matt Hollingsworth, DELLEC is unlike anything Aspen has ever done before. This inventive new title is set to raise the bar on cinematic storytelling, while keeping you on the edge of your seat every hair-raising moment.

Plus, to prove DELLEC’s worth, we’re bringing you this new series at our lowest price ever! So take the chance and see why DELLEC will soon be one of the most talked about new series in comics!

32pgs, FC $2.50

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Juan Jose Ryp

(C) Juan Jose Ryp

HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO BE SUPER HUMAN? Warren Ellis and Juan Jose Ryp, the team behind the fan-favorite BLACK SUMMER, are revolutionizing masked heroes yet again in this blockbuster epic! Dead heroes in the dirt. A killer capable of almost supernatural tortures. Five generations of the world's only superhuman group. A forty-year legacy of standing for the rights of freedom and safety. A young man obsessed with the need for street justice. How much do you want to be a superhuman? How badly does he want it? Bad enough to bring on the last days of an American legend? If he even gets to survive that long? Forty years ago, a group of superhumans emerged in San Francisco, guided by the man whose unique new drugs gave them their incredible powers. But the team is not the only thing that's advanced over the years, and there are no easy victories when their luck finally begins to run out... This huge collection features all eight issues of the series with a cover gallery under an all-new cover by Juan Jose Ryp. This tome is also available as a Hardcover edition with an exclusive cover by series artist Ryp that is limited to just 2000 copies and a special Dual Signed Hardcover featuring a new cover and is signed by both writer Warren Ellis and artist Juan Jose Ryp that is limited to only 400 copies!

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SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC $19.99

HC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC $27.99

DLX/HC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC $49.99

(W) Garth Ennis (A/C) Jacen Burrows

Volume 1 is back in print! Garth Ennis launches his next major anti-religious epic in the vein of Preacher, told in a series of mini-series! Danny Wormwood is the anti-Christ, no way around it, his dad is Satan and his demonic powers help him fit right into New York where he runs a TV studio. He has a trusty talking rabbit named Jimmy and his best friend is Jesus, who is a black, mentally-challenged, man that just isn’t performing many miracles these days. The pesky Armageddon is coming right up, and it doesn’t look like Pope Jacko is going to be any help in stopping it. Ennis drags the whole world into the gutter with his trademark razor-sharp dialogue, biting wit, and the stunning art of Jacen Burrows, all in full-color.

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SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $19.99
CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: THE LAST BATTLE #1 BIG APPLE EDITION

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Oscar Jimenez (C) Jacen Burrows

Original series artist Jacen Burrows unveils this touching cover of Jay at a moments peace that was previously only available at Big Apple Comic-con! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!

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32pgs, FC (1 of 6) $3.99
CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: THE LAST BATTLE #5

(W) Garth Ennis (A/C) Oscar Jimenez

Continuing the on-going series of mini-series, Jimmy the Rabbit, Jay, and Danny Wormwood, the Anti-Christ himself, are back in a new full-color six issue series that promises to provide everything you love about Ennis! The recently-departed Pope Jacko is back in New York and turning it into a demonic infested Hell and he has finally crushed Danny’s spirit and taken the life of one of his dearest friends! Series artist Oscar Jimenez provides the stunning cover and interior art. Ennis drags the whole world into the gutter with his trademark razor-sharp dialogue, biting wit, and the stunning art of Jimenez, all in full-color. This sacrilegious artifact is available with Regular and Visions of Hell Wraparound, both by series artist Jimenez, and special retailer incentive Anti-Christ Edition!

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REGULAR—32pgs, FC (5 of 6) $3.99

WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (5 of 6) $3.99

(W) Garth Ennis (A/C) Oscar Jimenez

For every 3 books purchased (can be mix-and-match any of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy Chronicles of Wormwood: The Last Battle #5 Anti-Christ Edition.

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32pgs, FC (5 of 6) PI
SUPERGOD #3

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Garrie Gastonny

(C) Felipe Massafera; Garrie Gastonny [wraparound]

SUPERGOD: Your God walks among you. Praying won’t help, expect to die shortly. From the creator of Black Summer and No Hero comes the craziest, nastiest, most soulless and criminal superhero comic of the year! SUPERGOD issue 3: the classic cold-war rivalry lives as the first atomic powered gods clash! In one corner America’s Jerry Carney and in the other Soviet Russia’s Novaya Goraj. But the collateral damage is beyond imagining and these aren’t even the most powerful of the Supergods. This is what a superhuman arms race would look like. This is what asking to be saved by men who can fly would look like. Take every superhero comic ever published, shove them into a nuclear-powered blender, soak it in bad vodka and set the whole thing alight -- and SUPERGOD will crawl out and eat your brain! This five issue color series is drawn by Garrie Gastonny with colors by Digikore. SUPERGOD is available with a Regular cover painted by Felipe Massafera, a Wraparound by series artist Garrie Gastonny, and a special retailer incentive Church Of Supergod Edition!

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REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 5) $3.99

WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (3 of 5) $3.99
SUPERGOD #3—CHURCH OF THE SUPERGOD ORDER INCENTIVE EDITION

(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Garrie Gastonny

For every 3 books purchased (can be mix-and-match any of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy Supergod #3 Church of the Supergod Edition.

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32pgs, FC (3 of 5) PI
CROSSED #7—BIG APPLE COMIC-CON EDITION

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Jacen Burrows

Jacen Burrows carves a path of death on this shocking cover that was previously only available at Big Apple Comic-con! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!

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32pgs, FC (7 of 9) $3.99
ANNA MERCURY 2 #2—BIG APPLE COMIC-CON EDITION

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Facundo Percio (C) Michael Dipascale

Hot new painter Michael Dipascale delivers this smoking cover that was previously only available at Big Apple Comic-con! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!

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32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $3.99
GRAVEL #14—BIG APPLE COMIC-CON EDITION

(W) Warren Ellis (A/C) Mike Wolfer

Celebrate the end of the second Gravel story arc with the rarest variant to date on this series that was previously only available at the Big Apple Comic-Con! This special edition first printing is limited to just 500 copies and available for the original cover price!

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32pgs, FC $3.99
ABSOLUTION #1—BIG APPLE COMIC-CON EDITION

(W) Christos Gage (A) Roberto Viacava (C) Paul Duffield

The perfect place to jump aboard Absolution as Paul Duffield delivers this new cover that was previously only available at Big Apple Comic-con! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!

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32pgs, FC (1 of 6) $3.99
ABSOLUTION #2—BIG APPLE COMIC-CON EDITION

(W) Christos Gage (A) Roberto Viacava (C) Juan Jose Ryp

Juan Jose Ryp delivers another of his masterful covers that was previously only available at Big Apple Comic-con! This special edition first printing is limited to just 750 copies and available for the original cover price!

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32pgs, FC (2 of 6) $3.99
ABSOLUTION #6

(W) Christos Gage (A) Roberto Viacava

(C) Jacen Burrows [R], Juan Jose Ryp [W], Mike Wolfer [CF]