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

SC, 5x8, 320pgs, B&W $22.99
TORCHY #1 FLASHBACK REPLICA

(W/A) Gill Fox

Created by Bill Ward, Torchy is one of the most famous good girl art comics of the 1940s and 1950s. Torchy combines humor and stunning artwork which results in stories that remain entertaining to this day. Torchy #1 is an exact replica of this scarce issue. It is 36 pages of fully restored artwork and is the fourteenth issue of CSP's Flackback Replica series. (STL006763)

36pgs, FC $14.99

(W/A/CA) Jeff Smith

Trapped in the doomed city of Atheia while the fate of the Valley is decided by two raging armies, Thorn is haunted by the dangerous and mysterious object of power known as the Crown of Horns. Guarded by dragons, the Crown of Horns is the only thing that Thorn believes can stop the Locust and end the war... but how, and at what price? Fone Bone believes he knows what the price will be, and he must decide where his heart truly lies... (STK469214) (MAR128115) (C: 1-0-0)

SC, 6x9, 224pgs, FC $12.99

(W) Ed Brisson (A/CA) George Freeman

Canuck's adventures in time culminate with the toughest battle he has ever faced, in any era! (STL006989) (C: 0-0-1)

FREEMAN COVER—64pgs, FC $3.99

COVER B—64pgs, FC $3.99

MEGO COVER—64pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Richard Comely, Jean-Claude St. Aubin (A) George Freeman & Various (CA) George Freeman

This issue of Chapterhouse Archives features the origin of Captain Canuck and the first appearance of the Chaos Corp! Story by Richard Comely and art by George Freeman and Claude St.Aubin. Plus an all-new story by Richard Comely! (STL006993) (C: 0-0-1)

32pgs, FC $2.99

(W) Richard Comely, Jean-Claude St. Aubin (A) George Freeman & Various (CA) Odeon Toys

This issue of Chapterhouse Archives features the origin of Captain Canuck and the first appearance of the Chaos Corp! Story by Richard Comely and art by George Freeman and Claude St.Aubin. Plus an all-new story by Richard Comely! (STL007087) (C: 0-0-1)

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Mark Shainblum (A/CA) Gabriel Morrisette

Chapterhouse Archives presents the reprints of Northguard, written by Mark Shainblum and illustrated by Gabriel Morrissette in never-before seen full col-our! Originally printed in 1984 to 1991 under it's own label- New Triumph, Northguard became an immediate hit throughout Canada and abroad!
This second issue features a brand new Northguard Story and cover by the originals themselves- Mark Shainblum and Gabriel Morrissette. (STL006994) (C: 0-0-1)

COVER A—32pgs, FC $2.99

MEGO COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99
CHAPTERHOUSE SUMMER SPECIAL 2016

(W) Anthony Falcone & Various (A) Leonard Kirk & Various (CA) G. B. Trudeau

Carrying on the long-standing Canada Day tradition of the first Summer Special by CKR Productions in 1981, and the Scarper Studios SS in 2014, The Chapterhouse 2016 Summer Special features short stories of many of it's new and upcoming ti-tles- including Captain Canuck, Northguard, the Pitiful Human Lizard, Spirit Leaves and the Northern Light. All of this and a 'Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau' cover by Captain Canuck creator Richard Comely make this 64-page spectacular the ultimate in summer reading and collecting! (STL007038) (C: 0-0-1)

COVER A—64pgs $4.99

TRUDEAU COVER—64pgs $4.99

MEGO COVER—64pgs $4.99

(W) Anthony Falcone (A/CA) Ron Salas

Leaping from the pages of Captain Canuck comes Northguard, Canada's newest super-hero! His first mission: Track down The Aurora Dawn, a mysterious cult hoping to bring about the end of the world! Chapterhouse Comics' Captain Canuck reboot has garnered praise and critical acclaim, now see our take on another clas-sic Canadian superhero, Marc Shainblum and Gabriel Morrisette's Northguard! (STL007034) (C: 0-0-1)

COVER A—32pgs, FC $3.99

COVER B—32pgs, FC $3.99

BLANK COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99

MEGO COVER—32pgs, FC $3.99
THE PITIFUL HUMAN LIZARD #8

(W) Fred Kennedy (A/CA) Jason Loo

What happens when the most feared criminal mind from Nova Scotia faces off against Hogtown's adhesive protector? Cubicles get smashed and interdimensional portals get opened, that's what! From the Pages of True Patriot, the handsome hands of Jason Loo, and the lead-paint-chip-addled mind of Fred Kennedy comes ... Gull Girl versus The Pitiful Human Lizard!. (STL006996) (C: 0-0-1)

COVER A—32pgs, FC $3.99

COVER B—32pgs, FC $3.99

COVER B—32pgs, FC $3.99

(W/A/CA) Rossi Gifford

Scottish-born Rossi Gifford's quarterly tale continues in what David Gibbons calls 'dynamic and involving with a gorgeous colour palette.'

Adventure and danger lie ahead as Freya and Skoll travel deeper into the forest. (STL006998) (C: 0-0-1)$3.99

(W) J. Torres (A/CA) Tom Fowler

Spearheaded by former CBR columnist and comic book writer J. Torres (Teen Ti-tans Go), True Patriot is a Canadian superhero anthology featuring some of Cana-da's biggest and brightest comic book creators. Creators returning for the second volume include Ramon Perez (Hawkeye, Tale of Sand), Adrian Alphona (Uncanny X-Force), Andy Belanger (Kill Shakespeare), J. Bone (Rocketeer), Jack Briglio (Scooby Doo), Scott Chantler (Two Generals), Tom Fowler (Quantum & Woody), Adam Gorham (Zero), Faith Erin Hicks (The Last of Us), Fred Kennedy (Teuton, The 4th Planet), Tim Levins (Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes), Ron Salas (Dracula: Company of Monsters), Jay Stephens (Secret Saturdays), J. Torres (Bigfoot Boy), and Howard Wong (After the Cape).

New patriots joining in this volume include Paul Rivoche (Mister X) and Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth)! (STL007001) (C: 0-0-1)

SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $14.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A TRUE PATRIOT TP

(W) J. Torres (A/CA) Jay Stephens

True Patriot is a Canadian super-hero anthology written and drawn by your favourite Canadian comic book creators! Featuring the debut of Red Ensign by Scott Chantler, Arrowhead by Jay Stephens, and Particle Man by Ramon Perez, plus a new Superhero Girl story by Faith Hicks and the return of J. Torres and Tim Levins' Family Dynamic. Other contributors include Adrian Alphona, Andy Belanger, J. Bone, Jack Briglio, Ed Brisson, Arthur Dela Cruz, Brian Evinou, Tom Fowler, Agnes Garbowska, Adam Gorham, Fred Kennedy, Ron Salas, and Howard Wong. (STK693230)

SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $19.95

(W) Edgar P. Jacobs (A) Edgar P. Jacobs, Bob De Moor (CA) Bob De Moor

Time for Captain Blake to enter the scene and face... Robo-Mortimer! Professor Sató, who has made incredible advances in the field of cybernetics, has been kidnapped by Olrik. A cautious man, Sató had revealed to Professor Mortimer the hiding place of the three formulae that govern his discoveries, and asked him to protect them if need be. Unfortunately, Mortimer is eventually captured as well, and Olrik makes a robotic copy of him to retrieve the formulae. Now, though, Captain Blake is coming to Japan, hell-bent on finding his old friend… (STL007404) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany.

SC, 8x11, 56pgs, FC $13.95

(W) Jean Dufaux (A/CA) Grzegorz Rosinski

Will love triumph over evil sorcery? The Gerfauts’ schemes have born fruit. Siobhán drank the blood of Brigga the Witch, and evil has taken hold of her. Once a wise and generous ruler, she has become merciless, and is entirely devoted to Lady Gerfaut’s son, whom she soon marries. Her own mother, Lady O’Mara, isn’t invited to the wedding, and Séamus, her protector, is powerless to help. The last glimmer of hope lies with Kyle of Klanach and his unwavering love and loyalty... (STL007405) (C: 0-0-1)

SC, 8x11, 56pgs, FC $13.95

(W) Yves Sente (A/CA) Youri Jigounov

XIII returns to his childhood home once more — but the stakes have never been so high! The agents of the organization that was hunting for XIII have finally captured him, along with his friends, but he’s still refusing his captors’ job offer. Forced to give in after they commit an appalling act just to coerce him, he’s discreetly brought back to the USA, where he finally learns what they’re really after. Meanwhile, Betty Barnowsky continues her own investigation under the FBI’s very noses. For both of them, the road leads, once again, to Green Falls… (STL007406) (C: 0-1-0)

SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC $11.95

(W) William Shakespeare (A) Alex A. Blum

After encountering the ghost of his father on the castle parapet, Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, is convinced that his father's death was part of a foul plot to take the throne. It is up to Hamlet to decide whether his father must be avenged, and if so, should it be he who commits the act? Classics Illustrated tells Shakespeare's classic tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. (STL006385)

SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $9.95

(W) Victor Hugo (A) Reed Crandall, George Evans

Hugo's great story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. (STL006386) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.

SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $9.95

(W) Sir Walter Scott (A) Norman Nodel

Sir Walter Scott's tale of adventure during the times of Robin Hood. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography if Sir Walter Scott and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. (STL006387) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.

SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $9.95

(W) Rudyard Kipling (A) Norman Nodel

Kipling's classic story of Mowgli, the boy who was raised by wolves in the Indian Jungle. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Rudyard Kipling, "If" (a poem by Kipling), theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. (STL006388) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.

SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $9.95

(W) Robert Louis Stevenson (A) Robert Webb

Stevenson's tale of the adventures of David Balfour, sold into slavery at sea, and his daring escape! Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Robert Louis Stevenson, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. (STL006384)

SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $9.95

(W) Howard Pyle (A) Alex A. Blum

The adventures of King Arthur, the knights of the round table, and their quest to find the Holy Grail. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. (STL006382)

SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $9.95

(W) Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton (A) Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers

Bulwer-Lytton's story of fictional events in Pompeii in the days leading up to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed the city. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Edward Bulwer-Lytton, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. (STL006389) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.

SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $9.95

(W) Alexandre Dumas (A) Ken Battlefield

Dumas's quasi-sequel to The Three Musketeers, featuring a plot to overthrow the tyrannical king of France and replace him with his secret twin brother! Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Alexandre Dumas, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. (STL006383)

SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC $9.95

(W) Brian Pulido, Mike MacLean (A) Joel Gomez (CA) Mike Krome

Present day. Maria Diaz, a US soldier, returns from Afghanistan to be reunited with her family on the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. But her brother has fallen in with The Zavalas, a death-worshipping crime cartel led by the nefarious Mama Z. When they see the family celebrating, they believe they've been ripped off by them. The entire family is murdered in cold blood. Maria wakes out of a coma Eight months later to find her family dead and gone. She seeks justice finds none: Daring the impossible, Maria decides to avenge her family and send the Zavala's to hell. Can one woman defeat an entire crime cartel and what will be the cost to her humanity? Standard cover by Mike Krome, Bones cover by Joel Gomez, Premium cover by Scott Lewis, and Naughty cover by Monte Moore. (STL006087)

MATURE THEMES

STANDARD COVER—7x10, 48pgs, FC $7.99

BONES COVER—7x10, 48pgs, FC $7.99

PREMIUM EDITION—7x10, 48pgs, FC $25.00

NAUGHTY EDITION—7x10, 48pgs, FC $40.00

(W/A) Various (CA) Noelle Stevenson

She changed comics! Look behind the scenes of the runaway hits Lumberjanes and Nimona with an in-depth interview with Noelle Stevenson! Cartoonists are behind bars for making comics; CBLDF examines their plight. Plus a preview of our upcoming history of the women who changed free expression in comics, tips for engaging kids in summer reading with comics, and all the latest news from the CBLDF. (STL007057)

16pgs, FC PI

(W) Ryan Lindsay (A) Sami Kivela (CA) Sami Kivela, Justin Greenwood

Standard won't let Summer go, even if it kills them both. All things end, and at this point, no one is expecting a happy resolution... except the hungry sharks off Kingsford Island. (STL005972)

MATURE THEMES

28pgs, FC (3 of 3) $3.99
CONUNDRUM PRESS
BIRD IN A CAGE GN

(W/A/CA) Rebecca Roher

Once a sharp, strong-willed and independent woman, Roher's grandmother's life took an unexpected turn when an accident left her with a brain injury, leading to early onset dementia. This story, by a CCS graduate, illuminates the often overlooked narrative of a senior, her complicated history, and inner life. Loveable and tragic, she is determined to get back to a familiar place, to be home again. Exploring memory, the idea of place, and the power of song to transcend dementia, Bird In a Cage tells the story of one woman's search for home and the strength of family to try and bring her back. (STL005852)

SC, 7x9, 112pgs, B&W $15.00

(W/A/CA) Sean Karemaker

In his debut book Sean Karemaker presents stories of his wild British Columbia country childhood contrasted with his downtown Vancouver bus riding adventures. In between are stories of small town parties, drawing in cafés, school misfits, scrolls, street people of all kinds, and winding through it all are the ghosts, both known and unknown. Karemaker has a distinct panelless style of comics in which the narrative and art blend seamlessly. (STL005851)

SC, 7x9, 144pgs, PC $20.00

(W) Adrian Wassel (A/CA) Nathan Gooden

After a long journey through the barren lands outside Union City, the wolf finds refuge among new companions. A ferocious catamount leads the group to a haven of fresh water and flourishing vegetation. Here the wolf learns to hunt. To thrive. To navigate the hierarchy of his pack. But as the crow uncovers the truth behind Union Conservatory-a sanctuary for life fallen into disarray-the wolf must choose. Follow the catamount to violence. Or venture out alone. (STL007145)

SC, 7x11, 96pgs, PC $12.95

(W/A/CA) Matt Wagner

Legendary creator Matt Wagner returns to both write and draw an all-new tale for the first and most famous of all pulp heroes, The Shadow! Following his critically-acclaimed work on The Shadow: Year One and Grendel vs. The Shadow, Wagner once again lends his masterful talents to unveil “what evil lurks in the hearts of men.” In a storyline that is sure to rock The Shadow’s relentless crusade against crime, Dynamite is proud to bring readers The Death of Margo Lane, a five-issue series written and drawn by Wagner and colored by his talented son, Brennan Wagner. For years, Margo Lane has served as The Shadow’s faithful “friend and companion,” the closest and most intimate of all his many agents. But when will that proximity to The Shadow’s dark and violent world take its ultimate toll on her? And what effect will his lover’s loss have on the driven and brooding Master of Darkness? This series presents a powerful and resonant tale in the sort of pulse-pounding pulp style that only Matt Wagner could deliver!

FC, 32pgs. SRP: $3.99

(W) Andy Diggle, Angela Cruickshank (A) Andrea Mutti (CA) Ben Oliver, Guiseppe Camuncoli

Detective-Sergeant Kate Burnham isn't making any friends in the Washington DC Police Department. That makes her the perfect scapegoat when a routine homicide investigation threatens to blow open a criminal conspiracy that reaches to the upper echelons of the DC power elite. Kate makes it go away, or they make her go away. Cop or criminal, power is all about control, applied top-down from the penthouse elite to the hustlers on the street. But what happens when the street pushes back...?

FC, 32pgs. SRP: $3.99

(W) Brandon Sanderson, Rik Hoskin (A/CA) Julius Gopez

A brand new saga of magic and adventure by #1 New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson! On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss -- a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own.

White Sand brings to life a crucial, unpublished part of Brandon Sanderson’s sprawling Cosmere universe. The story has been adapted by Rik Hoskin (Mercy Thompson), with art by Julius Gopez and colors by Ross Campbell. Employing powerful imagery and Sanderson’s celebrated approach to magical systems, White Sand is a spectacular new saga for lovers of fantasy and adventure.

HC, FC, 160pgs SRP: $24.99
JAMES BOND VOL. 1: VARGR Hardcover

(W) Warren Ellis (A/CA) Jason Masters

After a mission of vengeance in Helsinki, James Bond returns to London and assumes the workload of a fallen 00 Section agent. His new mission takes him to Berlin, presumably to break up an agile drug-trafficking operation. But Bond has no idea of the forces ranged in secret against him, the full range of an operation that's much scarier and more lethal than he could possibly imagine. Berlin is about to catch fire... and James Bond is trapped inside. Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents VARGR, the debut storyline in the all-new James Bond comic book series, as crafted by masterful writer Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan, The Authority) and artist Jason Masters (Batman Incorporated, Guardians of the Galaxy).

HC, FC, 168pgs SRP: $19.99

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Jason Masters (CA) Dom Reardon

After World War Two, army intelligence groups created ghost cells called "stay-behinds" across Europe in the event of a Warsaw Pact surge. “EIDOLON” is the story of a SPECTRE stay-behind structure – ghost cells of SPECTRE loyalists acting as sleepers until the time is right for a SPECTRE reformation and resurgence. The time is now.

FC, 32pgs. SRP: $3.99

(W) Kevin Smith (A) Jeff Quigley, Liam Quigley

A red-hot collectible previously only available at the Sundance Film Festival, Smodcomics proudly presents the official prequel to Kevin Smith's Yoga Hosers, starring Johnny Depp, Harley Quinn Smith, and Lily-Rose Depp! Since the remarkably charismatic duo of Colleen C. and Colleen M. debuted in the horror-comedy film Tusk, fans have been clamoring for more of these 15-year-old yoga nuts... and with Yoga Hosers: A Sundance Super Special, True North Trilogy devotees will finally see the continuation of their story! What is the secret “eh-rigin” of these convenience store clerks destined to face the monsters of Manitoba? How did fate bring two Colleens together to survive all the craziness that Winnipeg could throw at them? And can they harness Moksha, the ultimate goal of yoga, to destroy everything that threatens the things they love, eh? NOTE: Limited print quantity; allocations may occur.

FC, 20pgs. SRP: $10.00

(W/A/CA) Joseph Michael Linsner

Joseph Michael Linsner, the celebrated creator of Dawn, writes and illustrates the first-ever crossover event for his beloved goddess, teaming her -- and pitting her against -- horror icon Vampirella! When the silver-tongued demon Masodik kidnaps these beautiful, powerful women, he demands that the two engage in a catfight to prove which is best suited as his new paramour. The ladies suggest to combat in a more sophisticated and feminine way: by engaging in a storytelling contest. Together, Dawn and Vampirella take us on a journey to the bloody shores of Drakulon, post-apocalyptic New York, and worlds beyond imagination. Ultimately, they know that they must join forces to overcome him... but what common ground can be found between goddess and vampire? Features an all-new introduction and never-before-seen bonus material by Joseph Michael Linsner, plus an afterword by Kristina Deak-Linsner.

HC, FC, 144pgs SRP: $24.99