Pop Culture Roundup Aug. 22, 2006
Happy anniversary to the Booksteve Library blog! And to me! I've been married 14 years today.
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Check out the big list of comics in yer local shop tomorrow.
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Bob Adelman, blogger of all things Will Eisner, interviews Deborah Del Prete, producer of the upcoming film based on Eisner's "The Spirit" comics series.
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Comics creators Neal Adams, Dave Cockrum, Jack Dann, Peter David, Colleen Doran, Jeffrey Jones, Joe Kubert, Stan Lee, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Michael W. Kaluta and others are contributing to a one-shot anthology to benefit the Israeli children's charity. More info. Seems like children on the other side of the recent conflict over there could use benefitting too...
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Bob Dylan on whether it's ok to download music for free: "Well, why not? It ain't worth nothing anyway."
"You listen to these modern records, they're atrocious, they have sound all over them," he added. "There's no definition of nothing, no vocal, no nothing, just like ... static." More.
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Warner's is releasing the straight-to-DVD "Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas" Nov. 14.
Daffy Duck stars as the "Scrooge-like" proprietor of the "Lucky Duck" mega-mart in this all new, first ever Looney Tunes made-for-video movie based on the classic holiday tale, "A Christmas Carol." To take financial advantage of last minute shoppers, Daffy demands that his employees, including his long suffering manager, Porky Pig, work on Christmas Day instead of spending the holiday with their families. It's up to Bugs Bunny and the ghosts of Christmas past (Tweety and Granny), present (Yosemite Sam) and future (Taz) to make sure that Daffy realizes the error of his ways and save Christmas for the Looney Tunes gang.
The movie also is set to air on the Cartoon Network at some point during the holidays.
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A planned "Doctor Who" spinoff featuring the Doc's former companion Billie Piper has been scrapped.
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Check out the big list of comics in yer local shop tomorrow.
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Bob Adelman, blogger of all things Will Eisner, interviews Deborah Del Prete, producer of the upcoming film based on Eisner's "The Spirit" comics series.
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Comics creators Neal Adams, Dave Cockrum, Jack Dann, Peter David, Colleen Doran, Jeffrey Jones, Joe Kubert, Stan Lee, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Michael W. Kaluta and others are contributing to a one-shot anthology to benefit the Israeli children's charity. More info. Seems like children on the other side of the recent conflict over there could use benefitting too...
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Bob Dylan on whether it's ok to download music for free: "Well, why not? It ain't worth nothing anyway."
"You listen to these modern records, they're atrocious, they have sound all over them," he added. "There's no definition of nothing, no vocal, no nothing, just like ... static." More.
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Warner's is releasing the straight-to-DVD "Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas" Nov. 14.
Daffy Duck stars as the "Scrooge-like" proprietor of the "Lucky Duck" mega-mart in this all new, first ever Looney Tunes made-for-video movie based on the classic holiday tale, "A Christmas Carol." To take financial advantage of last minute shoppers, Daffy demands that his employees, including his long suffering manager, Porky Pig, work on Christmas Day instead of spending the holiday with their families. It's up to Bugs Bunny and the ghosts of Christmas past (Tweety and Granny), present (Yosemite Sam) and future (Taz) to make sure that Daffy realizes the error of his ways and save Christmas for the Looney Tunes gang.
The movie also is set to air on the Cartoon Network at some point during the holidays.
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A planned "Doctor Who" spinoff featuring the Doc's former companion Billie Piper has been scrapped.
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Today's Best Song Ever: "Tall Cool One" -- The Wailers
Starting out with a Mancini-like piano vamp over high-hat and launching into full-bore, saxed-up West Coast surfer stomp, this is one of the great instrumental tunes of the late 1950s.
Pre-dating both the Kingsmen and Paul Revere and the Raiders, Tacoma's Wailers are considered one of the earliest garage bands and were still in high school when they scored this hit.
Sample it
Availability:
The Wailers - Tall Cool One
Pre-dating both the Kingsmen and Paul Revere and the Raiders, Tacoma's Wailers are considered one of the earliest garage bands and were still in high school when they scored this hit.
Sample it
Availability:
The Wailers - Tall Cool One
DVD new releases Aug. 22, 2006
Alvin and the Chipmunks - Trick Or Treason
The Bill Cosby Show - Season One
A Bit of Fry and Laurie - Season One
A Bit of Fry and Laurie - Season Two
Buster Crabbe: Panhandle Trail/Frontier Outlaws
Double Indemnity (Special Edition)
Invasion - The Complete Series
The Lou Rawls Show: With Duke Ellington
Upcoming DC Direct items
See DC Comics November 2006 Solicitations
See a Complete List of DC Direct Action Figures
Click links to check availability to order:
WONDER WOMAN LYNDA CARTER STATUE
No one embodies the spirit and beauty of Wonder Woman more than Lynda Carter, the actress who portrayed her on the beloved television series! She will forever be the vision forged in a generation's memory as the quintessential Wonder Woman. For the first time ever, DC Direct has teamed up with Lynda Carter to bring you a must-have piece to every fan's Wonder Woman collection. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a four-color box, includes a four-color Certificate of Authenticity and measures approximately 13" high x 7.5" wide x 7.5" deep.
$195, in stores on April
SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 4: WITH A VENGEANCE ACTION FIGURES
Another series of action figures based on the distinctive art of Ed McGuinness. Figures include Batzarro (6.75 inches), Bizarro (6.75), Superwoman (6.5), Batwoman (6.5), Batman Beyond (6.75) and Kryptonite Batman (6.745). Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.
Prices TBA, in stores on April 11.
FIRST APPEARANCE SERIES 4 ACTION FIGURES
Includes Warlord (6.75"), Martian Manhunter (6.75), Atom (6.5), Blue Beetle (6.5), Aquaman and Blue Beetle Stealth Variant (6.7). Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.
Prices TBA, in stores on April 25.
BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE
Designed by Matt Wagner, sculpted by Paul Harding.
Certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct's collection of Batman: Black & White statues, this original creation designed by Matt Wagner presents his unique vision of the Caped Crusader. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition statue reflects the mood of Batman: Black and White Vol. 1 and 2, the collections of short stories by award-winning talent. The statue measures approximately 7.5" tall x 5" wide x 3.75" deep. It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box.
$59.99, in stores on April 18.
SUPERMAN VINYL STATUE
By Kotobukiya.
Through special arrangement with Japan's Kotobukiya, DC Direct brings fans The Man Of Steel! This four color, meticulously sculpted vinyl statue stands approximately 14" high, and comes with black base. Comes in a four color box. Production run for 2006 release is limited to 3,000 pieces.
$99.99, in stores on Oct. 25.
See a Complete List of DC Direct Action Figures
Click links to check availability to order:
WONDER WOMAN LYNDA CARTER STATUE
No one embodies the spirit and beauty of Wonder Woman more than Lynda Carter, the actress who portrayed her on the beloved television series! She will forever be the vision forged in a generation's memory as the quintessential Wonder Woman. For the first time ever, DC Direct has teamed up with Lynda Carter to bring you a must-have piece to every fan's Wonder Woman collection. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue is packaged in a four-color box, includes a four-color Certificate of Authenticity and measures approximately 13" high x 7.5" wide x 7.5" deep.
$195, in stores on April
SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 4: WITH A VENGEANCE ACTION FIGURES
Another series of action figures based on the distinctive art of Ed McGuinness. Figures include Batzarro (6.75 inches), Bizarro (6.75), Superwoman (6.5), Batwoman (6.5), Batman Beyond (6.75) and Kryptonite Batman (6.745). Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.
Prices TBA, in stores on April 11.
FIRST APPEARANCE SERIES 4 ACTION FIGURES
Includes Warlord (6.75"), Martian Manhunter (6.75), Atom (6.5), Blue Beetle (6.5), Aquaman and Blue Beetle Stealth Variant (6.7). Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.
Prices TBA, in stores on April 25.
BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE
Designed by Matt Wagner, sculpted by Paul Harding.
Certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct's collection of Batman: Black & White statues, this original creation designed by Matt Wagner presents his unique vision of the Caped Crusader. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition statue reflects the mood of Batman: Black and White Vol. 1 and 2, the collections of short stories by award-winning talent. The statue measures approximately 7.5" tall x 5" wide x 3.75" deep. It features a logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black-and-white box.
$59.99, in stores on April 18.
SUPERMAN VINYL STATUE
By Kotobukiya.
Through special arrangement with Japan's Kotobukiya, DC Direct brings fans The Man Of Steel! This four color, meticulously sculpted vinyl statue stands approximately 14" high, and comes with black base. Comes in a four color box. Production run for 2006 release is limited to 3,000 pieces.
$99.99, in stores on Oct. 25.
Marvel Comics November 2006 Solicitations
Previous Marvel Comics Solicitations
August 2006
September 2006
October 2006
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #36
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
“GOD WAR”
Stranded in another dimension, the F.F. find themselves hunted by the warriors from the dread world of Acheron...and its ruler, Thanos, won’t rest until he possesses the one weapon which will give him dominion over the entire cosmos—the mind of young Reed Richards! It’s an ultimate shocker! Part 4 (of 6)
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
ULTIMATE POWER #2 (of 9)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by GREG LAND
The Squadron Supreme has invaded the Ultimate Universe seeking revenge, and Earth strikes back with its biggest guns! It’s the smackdown of the year as the Squadron Supreme go toe-to-toe with the Ultimates, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Ultimate X-Men and Ultimate Spidey himself. And neither world will survive unscathed. You cannot miss it!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS/MARK BAGLEY
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
In September 1970, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby – the two guys who built the Marvel Universe – closed out their run of 102 consecutive regular issues of FANTASTIC FOUR. That’s a standard of consistency that has stood at Marvel ever since – until December, when Marvel publishes ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #103, the record-breaking comic featuring the union of writer BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS and artist MARK BAGLEY! Milestones like this demand the red-carpet treatment, and Bendis and Bagley are getting it in this special issue of MARVEL SPOTLIGHT! We’ll cover these two singular creators and their careers at Marvel – including Bendis’ work on NEW AVENGERS, DAREDEVIL and ALIAS, plus his Icon title POWERS. And Bagley is a Marvel veteran of long standing, so we’ll talk about his varied career as an artist on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, NEW WARRIORS and THUNDERBOLTS! Be there to celebrate Bendis, Bagley and their special run on ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #102
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by MARK BAGLEY
“CLONE SAGA”
The revelations continue as we learn the secrets of Ben Reilly! Peter Parker tries his best to evade capture by Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D., plus—the transformation of Mary Jane Watson—into what?! And just for good measure—the scarlet sicko, Carnage, goes on the rampage! Part 5 (of 7)
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
ULTIMATE VISION #0
Written by MARK MILLAR
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
“VISIONS”
Learn the origin of the space-faring robot known as the Vision—and get ready for next month’s debut of her all-new limited series! Join Ultimates 2 and Civil War writer Mark Millar and The Eternals’ John Romita Jr. in this special edition that collects all six backup stories from the pages of the Ultimate comics. Delve into the motivation and mission of this most fascinating new Ultimate character!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
Note: Includes all new coloring for the first two chapters!
ULTIMATE X-MEN #76
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils and Cover by BEN OLIVER
“CABLE”
It’s a battle royale between the X-Men and this bizarre visitor from the future—Ultimate Cable, whose secrets will shake the house that Xavier built to its very core. But that’s not all—there’s also the sudden arrival of another time traveler—Ultimate Bishop, who’s been on the trail of Cable for a reason that will blow you away! We kid you not. Part 2 (of 4).
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #2
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Pencils and Cover by RON FRENZ
Mayday’s ambivalence about returning to the spider-life may prove fatal for one of her closest friends! Believing that Spider-Girl could be a volunteer at St. Andrews Shelter, a brand-new super-assassin targets all the teenage girls and sets his sights on Courtney Duran! Introducing an all-new super-villain and a guest appearance of the Hobgoblin!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #538
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY
Conclusion to “THE WAR AT HOME,” an official tie-in to “Civil War.”
The Civil War shaking the Marvel Universe races to its climax -- with Spider-Man caught right in the middle. Where else would we expect to find him?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #14
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils and Cover by SCOT EATON
It’s the return of Peter Parker’s old flame, Deb Whitman! Unfortunately for Peter, she’s written a tell-all memoir about her relationship with him, entitled “How Spider-Man Ruined My Life.” Ouch! As if that weren’t bad enough, the Vulture has been set loose from prison to scavenge for Spider-Man, but who’s behind his release and what nefarious scheme do they have up their sleeve?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #32
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by SEAN CHEN
Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
SPIDER-MAN UNMASKED Tie-In!
STAND-ALONE ISSUE!!
THE HUSBAND OR THE SPIDER?
Through thick and thin, for better or for worse, Mary Jane Watson-Parker has always stood by her man’s side, supporting him in all his decisions. But as Peter’s latest choices have cost him and his family plenty—perhaps too much—has MJ finally reached the breaking point? The first of three one-shots focusing on the women in Peter Parker’s life post-unmasking!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #12
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Pencils and Cover TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
The school paper wants to print a piece on Midtown High’s two biggest flirts. So, naturally, that means in-depth interviews with Harry Osborn and...Mary Jane Watson?!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN AND POWER PACK #1 (of 4)
Written by MARC SUMERAK
Pencils and Cover by GURIHIRU
Zero-G! Lightspeed! Mass Master! Energizer! Together, they are Marvel’s youngest super heroes -- POWER PACK! When the Power family returns to New York for another exciting adventure, it isn’t long before our super siblings find themselves fighting side-by-side with everyone’s favorite wall-crawler -- the Amazing Spider-Man! But even with Spidey’s help, can they possibly hope to take down both the Sandman and the Vulture?!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN FAMILY FEATURING SPIDER-CLAN
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI
Pencils and Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Peter Parker—a.k.a. Spider-Man—is the last survivor of the secret ninja group known as the Spider-Clan...or so he thought. But when Peter is attacked at the grave site of his Uncle Ben, he goes on a quest to learn the truth behind his origins—and he won’t like what he learns! The heat never lets up in this all-new, double-sized thrill ride from C.B. Cebulski and Skottie Young! Plus—thrill to some of the greatest exploits from the past of Spidey’s many incarnations, with reprints of Spider-Man 2099 #3! Also reprints Amazing Spider-Man #252 and from Marvel Shadows & Light #2 "The Date".
104 PGS./Rated A ...$4.99
MARVEL HEROES
AVENGERS NEXT #1 & 2 (of 5)
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Pencils by RON LIM
Covers by MIKE WIERINGO
The time has come for the next generation of Avengers to choose a new lineup, but first they must battle zombie versions of themselves! Then, as Katie Power (from Power Pack) joins the team, American Dream and her friends mount a search for the missing Thunderstrike. The man called Nova guest stars when strange visitors from outer space land on Earth. And more!
32 PGS. (each)/RATED A ...$2.99 (each)
ANNIHILATION #4 (of 6)
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO
Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
Left behind, can Drax survive... Thanos takes action... and Nova sets course on a suicide mission. Bottom line, no Marvel Cosmic fan will forgive himself for missing THIS ISSUE!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z #11
Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MARK O’ENGLISH, SEAN MCQUAID, MICHAEL HOSKIN, CHAD ANDERSON, STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD,
ERIC J. MOREELS, ANTHONY FLAMINI, MIKE FICHERA, AL SJOERDSMA,
RICH GREEN, CHRIS BIGGS & BILL LENTZ
Cover by KEU CHA
Featuring Stranger, Strong Guy, Stryfe, William Stryker, John Sublime, Suma-Ket, Sundown, Sunturion, Super-Skrull, Swarm, Swordsman, Talkback, Thanatos, Thor (Dargo), Tiboro, Time-Keepers, Timeslip, Tinkerer, Titanium Man, Titannus, Tombstone, Torgo, Turbo, Two-Gun Kid, Tyrant, Ultimo and more!
64 PGS. NO ADS!/Rated T+ ...$3.99
AGENTS OF ATLAS #4 (OF 6)
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by TOMM COKER
“Most of us don’t realize when we’re experiencing pivotal history...Today I did. I knew I was witnessing the return of a legend. “
– S.H.I.E.L.D. Subdirector Derek Khanata, from his report
on NAMORA.
The Sea Monarch joins the AGENTS OF ATLAS as they take on an evil that looks to be deeper than the ocean itself!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #2
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils and Cover by PHIL HESTER
What’s the best way to steal your best friend’s girlfriend? Lie to her! But that’s just low, nobody would go that far, would they? Nobody but Ant-Man! It’s another issue filled with backstabbing, cheating, and the occasional feat of superhuman heroics. And meanwhile, disaster strikes the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. Who will live? Who will die? The answers will shock you!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BEYOND #5 (OF 6)
Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Pencils & Cover by SCOTT KOLINS
Venom has returned and trapped the heroes in Limbo but the game’s not quite over. Until the Space Phantom returns, there’s nothing for anyone to do but confront their feelings about the others – and truly decide how far they’ll go in order to survive.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
AVENGERS: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES II #1 & 2
Written by JOE CASEY
Penciled by WILL ROSADO
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
Goliath! The Wasp! Hawkeye! The Black Panther! The Vision! They are... Earth’s Mightiest Heroes?! Beginning a second look into the history of the Avengers in this all-new mini-series written by original EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES scribe, Joe Casey. A new team has risen to supplant the original legends -- and these members have to prove their worth all over again. Can Goliath withstand the pressures of leadership? Can the Black Panther reconcile his duties as both king and Avenger? Can Hawkeye survive his own dysfunctional love life? And will the public ever accept the Vision as a hero? An all-new, previously untold adventure featuring the mostly unlikely Avengers lineup of all! With covers by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets).
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/ Rated A ...$3.99
BLACK PANTHER #22
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Pencils and Cover by MANUEL GARCIA
“World Tour,” Part 4
Conclusion! King T’Challa and Queen Ororo continue a diplomatic tour that will have them spanning the globe -- and beyond! They’ve been to Latveria, Atlantis, the Moon. Now, their most hazardous stop yet: The Civil War-ravaged United States, for a meeting with none other than the point man for the U.S. government’s implementation of the Superhuman Registration Act -- Tony Stark. When T’Challa last saw his former Avengers teammate, his attempt to play peacemaker exploded in his face. Is that all in the past...or do the two men have unfinished business...?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BLADE #3
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
A beautiful young woman is dead and Blade is the number one suspect. But how can he prove his innocence when he’s really the one who killed her? Find out in this self-contained issue from Howard (New Avengers) Chaykin and Marc (Wolverine, Law & Order) Guggenheim.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BULLET POINTS #1 (OF 5)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils and Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
World War II. America needs a super soldier. Only one man possesses the formula to create the perfect fighting machine from volunteer Steve Rogers. But when a deadly bullet kills Dr. Erskine along with his bodyguard, M.P. Ben Parker, Steve’s destiny—and that of the Marvel Universe—is changed forever.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
CAPTAIN AMERICA #24
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by STEVE EPTING
CIVIL WAR tie-in
In the midst of the Civil War, Cap faces his worst fears, as friends desert his cause, and comrades in arms lie dead or wounded. And among all this, the Red Skull begins to make his moves, with a few startling comrades of his own this time. This stunning conclusion of DRUMS OF WAR sets the stage for the next year of Captain America stories that will have everyone talking!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
CIVIL WAR #7 (of 7)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils and Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Variant & Sketch Variant Covers by MICHAEL TURNER
It all ends here! The startling battle that will determine the future of the Marvel Universe!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
DAREDEVIL #91
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MICHAEL LARK
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
THE DEVIL TAKES A RIDE - Part 3 of 5. Daredevil finally gets close to the answers he seeks, but before he finds out the truth, he’ll have to face down two villains both out for his blood -- TOMBSTONE and the all-new, all-different MATADOR! Brought to you by the fan-favorite team of Brubaker and Lark!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
DOCTOR STRANGE: THE OATH #2 (of 5)
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Pencils and Cover by MARCOS MARTIN
He’s a hero who just wants to be a surgeon, she’s a surgeon who just wants to be a hero. From the pages of DAREDEVIL, the mysterious woman known as NIGHT NURSE joins Doctor Strange on a paranormal mission to save millions of lives.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ETERNALS #6 (of 6)
Written by NEIL GAIMAN
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Cover by RICK BERRY
Variant cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
The double-sized finale of NEIL GAIMAN and JOHN ROMITA JR.’s epic! The Eternals face their mystery enemy at last. This issue will solidify the Eternals’ place in the Marvel Universe. Will they register? Guest-starring the Avengers!
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
FANTASTIC FOUR #543
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by MIKE MCKONE
Cover by ADI GRANOV
CIVIL WAR tie-in
The double-sized 45th Anniversary Issue of the World’s Greatest Comic Magazine! The super hero Civil War is drawing to a close! But with the betrayals, backstabbing and shifting alliances, who will be the Fantastic Four when all is said and done?
64 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END #1 & 2 (of 6)
Written by ALAN DAVIS
Pencils and Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Alan Davis writes and pencils the final story of Marvel’s first family! Even the strongest family can be torn apart by tragedy—and in the futuristic world of tomorrow, the members of the once-Fantastic Four are divided and vulnerable to opponents from their past. What events could have caused the FF to go their separate ways, and how does their disbanding set the stage for a conflict that will send shockwaves across the galaxy and beyond?
32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+ ...$2.99 (each)
Also Available: Rough Cut Edition of #1!
FRANKLIN RICHARDS: HAPPY FRANKSGIVING!
Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
Pencils and Cover by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
He’s been nominated for an Eisner and three Harvey awards! He’s turned invisible, bounced across the country and fought giant squids! He’s tried every last nanobyte of H.E.R.B.I.E.’s patience! And now’s your chance to once again join everyone’s favorite lab brat, Franklin Richards, on five more exciting adventures! See what all the buzz is about... you’ll be THANKFUL you did!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
INCREDIBLE HULK #100
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN & GARY FRANK
Cover by LADRÖNN
Variant cover by MIKE TURNER
A special, HULK-sized issue commemorating 100 issues of gamma-irradiated goodness with two big stories:
Planet Hulk, Allegiance, Part 1 — Is he the Sakaarson, destined to save the planet from its greatest enemies, or the Worldbreaker, the legendary destroyer of everything? The HULK continues his epic story on Planet Sakaar. In this issue, the HULK and Caiera the Oldstrong lead their warriors in an all-out battle against the horrifying Spikes.
But even with the Hulk growing stronger, how can he and his warriors prevail against an enemy that consumes and possesses everything it touches? Featuring another shocking development in the story of Miek — and further hints about the identity of the Sakaarson — and the Worldbreaker. Plus, a 12-page back-up featuring the return of one of HULK’s greatest artists, Gary Frank, as someone discovers that the Illuminati were responsible for sending the Hulk into space! Also reprints Incredible Hulk (vol. 1) #152 and #300!
104 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
GHOST RIDER #5
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by JAVIER SALTARES & MARK TEXEIRA
Cover by MARK TEXEIRA
“Vicious Cycle”, Part 5
Conclusion to first story arc, “Vicious Cycle”
Once upon a time, Johnny Blaze had a wife, a family and his own carnival—everything a stunt-riding yahoo could ever want. Then it all went to Hell...literally. Now back on Earth, Johnny has one last chance to reconcile his life before he has to immerse himself in death. Featuring a guest appearance by...SATAN!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
HEROES FOR HIRE #4
Written by JUSTIN GRAY
& JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by FRANCIS PORTELLA
& TOM PALMER
Cover by WILLIAM TUCCI
Following her escape from prison, criminal mastermind Celia Ricadonna sets out to systematically assassinate the HEROES FOR HIRE, starting with Tarantula! Meanwhile, Shang Chi leads the investigation into the Skrull organ transplants and the mysterious corporation behind them. Part 1 (of 2)
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #1
Written by ED BRUBAKER AND MATT FRACTION
Pencils and Cover by DAVID AJA
Many years ago, in the mystical city of Kun’ Lun, young Danny Rand stared at a suit behind glass -- the garb of “the Immortal Iron Fist” -- and knew that he was destined to wear it. But where did this costume come from? Why did it wait for Danny all those years like a shadow of his future?
The answer to those questions will stun both him and his readers, as Danny Rand leaps from the pages of his breakout hit in DAREDEVIL to his own series - a history-spanning kung-fu epic that will shatter every perception of what it means to be the Immortal Iron Fist! Brought to you by top-ten writer Ed Brubaker and breakout talent Matt Fraction (Punisher War Journal), with action-packed art by David Aja (Daredevil, Giant-Size Wolverine).
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
IRON MAN #14
Written by DANIEL & CHARLES KNAUF
Penciled by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Cover by ADI GRANOV
CIVIL WAR Tie-In!
Tony Stark’s life has become a living nightmare. Forced to fight against his former allies over the Superhuman Registration Act, he’s paying the highest possible price for his beliefs. Reconnecting with old friends proves bittersweet as it leads to high risks and impossible decisions. In this Civil War issue, it’s not just about whose side he’s on... it’s about what kind of a man he is.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #10
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils and Cover by STUART IMMONEN
The book that all smart and good-looking people buy! Want to be smart and good-looking? BUY THIS BOOK! It’s more important to the Marvel Universe than CIVIL WAR! I swear! Cross my heart, and such!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
MARVEL 1602: FANTASTICK FOUR #3 (of 5)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by PASCAL ALIXE
Cover by GABRIELE DEL OTTO
The race to the end of the world speed's up as the Four from the Fantastick battle the Four Who Are Frightful and Count Otto von Doom!
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ ...$3.50
MOON KNIGHT #7
Written by CHARLIE HUSTON
Pencils and Cover by DAVID FINCH
“Midnight Sun: Part One: The Woodwork” Moon Knight enters Civil War!
Three months back on the job, and they’re already coming out of the woodwork. The bad guys you expect. The gangsters and the hoods with old axes to grind. They all come with the territory. But the heroes--them you don’t expect. Popping up to give you the eyeball and make sure you’re toeing the line. Their line. Spider-Man and his wisecracks...Frank Castle, the angel of death himself, telling you he’ll be keeping an eye on you...even the fugitive Captain America, with a word to say about crashing aircraft into the sides of buildings in New York City. And now, this other thing. Someone is out there. Someone hitting the old haunts, scenes of the old crimes. Leaving messages. Leaving bodies. Someone who knows you. Someone who crushes steel and pulls off limbs. All to get your attention. Someone out of your league!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
MS. MARVEL #9
Written by BRIAN REED
Pencils and Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT! Rogue appears in the pages of MS. MARVEL! But, if Rogue is a friend, why is Carol Danvers attacking her?! What can Beast of the X-Men do to help? And what does Ms. Marvel’s old call sign “Warbird” have to do with ANY of this?! Writer Brian Reed is joined by special guest artist Mike Wieringo in part one of a tingling two-part saga!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
NEW AVENGERS #26
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by ALEX MALEEV
The ballad of Clint Barton and Wanda Maximoff
The story Avengers fans have been waiting for. The shocking return of Hawkeye and the Scarlet Witch. That’s right, Hawkeye AND the Scarlet Witch!! Guest-starring Doctor Strange.
Regular writer Bendis re-teams with his Eisner award-winning partner of the Illuminati Special and Daredevil's Alex Maleev to present this, the most important chapter in recent Avengers history.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
MARVEL LEGACY: THE 1980's HANDBOOK
Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MICHAEL HOSKIN, STUART VANDAL, SEAN MCQUAID, CHAD ANDERSON, MARK O’ENGLISH, CHRIS BIGGS,
AL SJOERDSMA, RONALD BYRD, MADISON CARTER, ANTHONY FLAMINI, MIKE FICHERA, BARRY REESE & ERIC J. MOREELS
Cover by SAL BUSCEMA
From the Venerable Vaults of Marveldom, it’s the Mighty Marvel Handbook – 1980's style! Just what is the 1980s Handbook, you ask? Imagine a Handbook written at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31, 1989. The profiles within cover everything published by the hallowed House of Ideas up until that point. So if it’s from a comic that has a December 1989 cover date or earlier, you’ll find it in this magnificent mag! Featuring 1980s takes on the Avengers, Captain Marvel, the Defenders, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Spider-Man, Thor and Wolverine – plus U.S. Archer, Captain Hero, the Crossroads, Crystar, DP7, Fusion, Hercules of the 24th century, Lady Daemon, Lunatik, Necromon, Nightmask, Nuke, Rocket Raccoon, Spaceknights, Spider-Ham, Micah Synn, Zaniac and more!
64 PGS. NO ADS!/Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ ...$4.99
MARVEL MILESTONES: ONSLAUGHT
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL & MARK WAID
Penciled by ADAM KUBERT & JOE BENNETT
Cover by ADAM KUBERT
The story that launched HEROES REBORN! In ONSLAUGHT: MARVEL UNIVERSE (October 1996), the Avengers, Fantastic Four and more join forces with the X-Men to mount an all-out assault on the immensely powerful psionic being, Onslaught! Many of Marvel’s non-mutant heroes must sacrifice themselves to ensure victory, but all is not as it seems...
48 PGS. NO ADS!/Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ ...$3.99
ONSLAUGHT REBORN #1 (of 5)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils and Cover by ROB LIEFELD
50/50 Variant Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
Marvel’s greatest heroes sacrificed themselves to save the world from the deadliest threat they had ever faced—Onslaught! The lives of the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were saved only when Franklin Richards created a parallel universe, where we found those heroes, reborn! But this world has long since merged back into our own, and the evil Onslaught—forged from the most vile parts of Magneto’s and Professor X’s psyches—has been presumed long dead... but now he, himself, is reborn—and he’s bringing fragments of the other universe with him! Join comics superstars Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld in this no-holds-barred, all-out action extravaganza—celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the event that changed Marvel history—as Onslaught, the Marvel Universe, and the Heroes Reborn Universe collide in this massive crossover! A significant portion of the proceeds from ONSLAUGHT REBORN #1-5 will be donated to The Sam Loeb College Scholarship Fund.”
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #1
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Hey there, Marvel Universe. He’s back...with a vengeance. Taking no prisoners. Literally. With Civil War in full throttle mode, Frank Castle is feeling the heat. His safe houses have been raided, his munitions seized, and he’s square in the crosshairs of a Marvel Universe big gun who always gets his man. Until now, this wasn’t Frank’s war. But when Spandex-clad baddies start carrying badges...well, lets’ just say that’s something the Punisher can’t abide. Brought to you by rising star Matt Fraction (THE LAST OF THE INDEPENDENTS), with eye-popping art by superstar artist Ariel Olivetti (LAST AVENGERS STORY).
This oversized first issue has been moved from its original launch date for storyline purposes, so as not to reveal any of the surprises Civil War has in store!
40 PGS./ Rated T+ ...$2.99
ITEM CODE: JUL061988 - New FOC: 11/02 - New On Sale: 11/22
Also Available: BLACK & WHITE VARIANT EDITION (JUL061989)
RUNAWAYS #22
Written by BRIAN VAUGHAN
Penciled by ADRIAN ALPHONA
Cover by JO CHEN
“LIVE FAST, Part One of Three”
Artist and co-creator Adrian Alphona returns! Still reeling from the events of YOUNG AVENGERS/RUNAWAYS, the teenage heroes must now confront a horrific new enemy who threatens to tear the team apart.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
STAN LEE MEETS SILVER SURFER
Written by STAN LEE & PAUL JENKINS
Penciled by MIKE WIERINGO & PASQUAL FERRY
Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
The last in a series of stand-alone specials celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Stan Lee’s employment at Marvel! First, Stan is summoned by the planet-devourer Galactus to deal with the problem of his silver-skinned herald! Next, Paul Jenkins and Pasqual Ferry pay homage to the life and career of “The Man.” And finally, a classic reprint of the Stan-scripted SILVER SURFER #14, guest-starring Spider-Man!
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
THUNDERBOLTS #108
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Pencils and Cover by TOM GRUMMETT
ZEMO vs. the GRANDMASTER in a climactic confrontation! Civil War has fractured the superhuman community -- but are they willing to band together for one brief moment -- to give ZEMO the ultimate power he needs to save the world -- even if it could also mean sacrificing the planet to the mysterious Guardian Protocols? And most importantly... will the THUNDERBOLTS trust ZEMO with so much power?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
UNION JACK #3 (of 4)
Written by Christos Gage
Pencils and Cover by Mike Perkins
The Corruptor has turned Union Jack’s allies into enemies! Can Britain’s champion withstand the combined might of Sabra, the Arabian Knight and Countess Val? And it’s all-out chaos as the deadly villainess Ecstasy mounts an assault on MI5 headquarters!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WHAT IF? AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED
Written by JEFF PARKER
Pencils & Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
“The Avengers have the same unfortunate tendency as ordinary law enforcement. Once we
have a perpetrator to hang the crime on, we look no further.”- Dr. Hank McCoy
It was the darkest day in Avengers history. Heroes died, the Mansion was destroyed, and the team came to an end. But was the real problem solved? What if the greatest threat had gone undetected?
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
WHAT IF? SPIDER-MAN: THE OTHER
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by KHOI PHAM
Cover by MARK BROOKS
In “The Other,” Peter Parker returned from the dead and embraced his “inner spider.” But WHAT IF the detente that was reached between man and arachnid had not ended there? What if the man known as Peter Parker had been completely consumed by his inner, bestial impulses, and became more spider than man?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WHAT IF? WOLVERINE: ENEMY OF THE STATE
Written by JIMMIE ROBINSON
Penciled by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
Cover by DOUG ALEXANDER
What if the world’s deadliest killing machine was never de-programmed? Over half a year has passed since the Hand took control of Wolverine, forcing him to assassinate one great hero after another. Now only a handful of super-powered beings are left to stop him. Who will risk their life to end the path of death and destruction? Written by the creator of indie sensation BOMB QUEEN.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WHITE TIGER #1 (of 6)
Written by TAMORA PIERCE & TIMOTHY LIEBE
Penciled by PHIL BRIONES
Covers by DAVID MACK
A HERO’S COMPULSION
Roaring out of the pages of Daredevil, the new White Tiger makes a ferocious debut, courtesy of the dynamic scripting of NY Times best-selling fantasy author Tamora Pierce (Trickster’s Queen, The Will of the Empress) and masterful penciling of
rising star Phil Briones (La Geste des Chevaliers-Dragons, Les Seigneurs d’Agartha). Angela del Toro knows pain: Her uncle Hector Ayala, the former White Tiger, killed. Her FBI partner, murdered. Her career, ruined. Her mentor, Matt Murdock, jailed. And the hurt is just beginning....The Yakuza’s bloodthirsty Sano Orii returns, a genocidal shadow organization appears, and a new-but-old super-powered madman is looking to put the squeeze on White Tiger. Armed with mystical amulets---and finally in costume---White Tiger demands answers! But will she survive long enough to ask the right questions?
40 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
YOUNG GUNS: RELOAD SKETCHBOOK
Pencils & sketches previewing upcoming projects by new Young Guns artists BILLY TAN (UNCANNY X-MEN), CLAYTON CRAIN (GHOST RIDER), SIMONE BIANCHI (WOLVERINE), LEINIL YU (NEW AVENGERS), PASQUAL FERRY (ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR) & ARIEL OLIVETTI (PUNISHER: WAR JOURNAL)
Marvel’s Young Guns are THE up-and-coming artists to watch for during the next few years! Each artist has a major project coming from the House of Ideas in 2006, and each is guaranteed to be hotter than a smoking gun! Now, as excitement builds, Marvel is pleased to offer this special-edition sketchbook preview, featuring just a sampling of art so good, it’s making the entire industry sit up and notice!
48 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated A ...$3.99
MARVEL KNGHTS
PUNISHER: X-MAS SPECIAL
Written by STUART MOORE
Pencils and Cover by C. P. SMITH
"THE LIST"
He’s making a list, checking it twice, gonna shoot anyone that hasn’t been Nice! The Punisher is coming to town to sleigh... er, slay...those responsible for a little boy’s murder. Unfortunately, between a disgraced cop, a grieving single mother, and a fugitive lawbreaker, the line between Naughty and Nice has been blurred. This mystery’s as deep as a chimney and just as dirty, but when it leads to the Punisher’s final target, will he be able to pull the trigger? Put aside your lump of coal and glass of eggnog and unwrap the gift of holiday homicides, Punisher-style, by writer Stuart Moore and artist C.P. Smith (WOLVERINE).
48 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99
SQUADRON SUPREME #9
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils and Cover by MIKE DEODATO
The fallout from the Squadron Supreme’s peacekeeping efforts in the Middle East continues to have massive – and unforeseen – repercussions on the group. Will the world’s most dangerous team crumble from the inside?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
MARVEL PRESENTS
DEMONS OF MERCY #1 (of 6)
Written by R.H. STAVIS
Pencils and Cover by WALTER GEOVANI
The beginning book of a new 6-issue mini-series which chronicles the upcoming high action Xbox 360 game. In 2012, gorgeous assassin Mercy Dawn has been trained to kill anyone the Yakuza wish. It is only when she loses everything that she decides to use her skills for her own agenda. As Mercy begins her dark descent, she finds herself the unwitting pawn in an epic battle between heaven and hell, and only she holds the key to humanity’s survival. Each collectable book will contain exclusive content that will unlock extra features of the next-gen game.
20 PGS./Parental Advisory
Fans: check with your local retailer to make sure you get a copy of each issue of this series.
Retailers: See this month’s Diamond Retailer Order Form and the Marvel Monthly Deals and upcoming Diamond Daily on ordering instructions for ordering this series. This will have a limited print run.
X-MEN
ASTONISHING X-MEN #19
Written by JOSS WHEDON
Pencils and Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
50/50 Variant cover by JOHN CASSADAY
"UNSTOPPABLE!" Part 1 (of 6)
Strap yourselves in, folks! It’s the beginning of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s final arc on Astonishing X-Men! After the shocking and brain-smashing events of last issue, the X-Men are off to protect the Earth from its destruction at the hands of the Breakworld. And when it’s all over, nothing will ever be the same! No really, we mean it! Whedon & Cassaday prove they are more than Astonishing: They are UNSTOPPABLE!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
CABLE & DEADPOOL #34
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by Reilly Brown
Cover by MARK BROOKS
The DOMINO PRINCIPLE comes to an explosive conclusion as CABLE’s confrontation with the SIX PACK and their newest member leads to a very difficult decision for all concerned -- ruin a country on the brink of salvation or let Cable tip the first domino towards WORLD DOMINATION!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
EXILES #88
Written by TONY BEDARD
Pencils and Cover by
PAUL PELLETIER
“SUPERGUARDIANS”
The Imperial Guard is dead. So who better to fill their intergalactic shoes than the Exiles?! The world-jumping heroes find themselves in a battle against a being that has killed Galactus. That being: An evil Silver Surfer!
Part 2 (of 2)!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
NEW X-MEN #32
Written by CRAIG KYLE
& CHRISTOPHER YOST
Pencils by MIKE NORTON
Cover by PACO MEDINA
“WHATEVER HAPPENED TO WITHER?” Part 1 (of 1)!
The New X-Men are still reeling from the events of last issue, but the real concern is: Where has Wither been this whole time? After leaving the Mansion, Wither set out on his own...but what has he been up to? Find out here. Also, what does Selene have to do with all this?!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
NEW EXCALIBUR #13
Written by FRANK TIERI
Penciled by JIM CALAFIORE
Cover by MICHAEL RYAN
“UNREDEEMED” Part 1 (of 3)
Can a man really change who he is? Can he erase the past and set forth on a new future for himself? The Juggernaut has tried to make his way as a hero, but there are voices in him that are pulling him back to villainous ways. Will Juggernaut give in to the temptation?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
UNCANNY X-MEN #480
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by JOHN WATSON
“THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE”
The foundations of the mighty Shi’Ar are shaken! Vulcan is here! His first test, the Imperial Guard! It’s Vulcan vs. Gladiator. The victor will decide the fate of an entire galaxy! Part 6 (of 12)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WOLVERINE #48
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
Epilogue to "Vendetta"
Logan’s survived a plane crash, near-decapitation and being burned alive. The question is... HOW? In this special epilogue to the sellout smash Civil War tie-in arc, the answers start to unfold. Think you know everything there is to know about Marvel’s most popular mutant? Think again. Logan’s newest mystery begins here.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #8
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by STEVE DILLON
Cover by JOE QUESADA
50/50 Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
“Savior”, Part 3 of 5
While Omega Red holds Jubilee hostage and with S.H.I.E.L.D. hot on his trail, Logan makes his way to Berlin – the site of an ill-fated mission during his time in Team X – to retrieve an ellusive artifact from the Cold War: the carbonadium synthesizer. Omega Red wants the synthesizer so that he can stabilize the deadly carbonadium bonded to his body—but can he be trusted to deliver on his end of the bargain? Of course not. Logan has a plan, though—but he’s going to need some help from an old friend to pull it off.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
WOLVERINE POSTER BOOK
Cover by JOE QUESADA
Thirty-six posters featuring Marvel’s most popular mutant!
72 PGS./No Ads/RATED T+ ...$4.99
X-FACTOR #13
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils & Cover by PABLO RAIMONDI
Remember X-Factor #87? “X-Aminations,” the analysis issue? Sure you do. Everybody does. Well, Peter David and new regular artist Pablo Raimondi evoke memories of that classic tale with “Re-X-Aminations” as the new team unloads their hopes, fears and darkest secrets to an attentive Doc Samson. If anyone who read the previous series isn’t reading the current one, this is the issue to bring them on board.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
X-MEN #193
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils and Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
“SUPERNOVAS”
It’s fight night! The X-Men battle it out with their mysterious new foes, The Children, right above the Xavier Institute! And when the dust clears, what decision does Rogue make that will shake the X-Men to their core?! Part 6 (of 6)!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #3
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by ROGER CRUZ
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
There is a place far stranger than the School For Gifted Youngsters, where secrets and mutant horrors are kept away from the greater world. That place is the mind of Charles Xavier. Now his exceptional students have to help Professor X escape that which he fears most!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #3 (of 5)
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
As remnants of the Phoenix make their way through the Stepford Cuckoos, more and more of their past is revealed! Where do they come from? Who created them? And who are their parents?! Part 3 (of 5)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
MAX
PUNISHER #40
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
“Man of Stone,” Part 4
It’s high noon in the mountains of Afghanistan. As Frank Castle and his ragtag crew of mercenaries square off against General Nikolai Alexandrovich Zakharov – a.k.a. “The Man of Stone” – and a battalion of Russian Marines. The Punisher is boxed in, outmanned – just the way he likes it.
32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$2.99
THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC.
HELLSTORM: SON OF SATAN #2 (of 5)
Written by ALEXANDER IRVINE
Penciled by RUSSELL BRAUN
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
“Equinox,” Part 2 of 5
When the Son of Satan is your best option, God help you.
New Orleans. The Big Easy. The membrane between our world and the underworld has always been a little thinner here. Now, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the outpouring of human misery has drawn demons like sharks to a bloodbath. Demons who work for someone--or something--that’s harvesting body parts in a furious race toward unspeakable purposes. For Daimon Hellstorm, this means one thing: It’s hunting season. Like Sun Tzu said, “Some battles can be won without firing a single arrow. All you need to do is sow chaos.” And who better to do that than the Son of Satan?
This is the Son of Satan as you’ve never seen him before, brought to you by acclaimed novelist Alexander Irvine (The Narrows), with searing art by Russell Braun (Animal Man) and Klaus Janson.
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content ...$3.99
THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC.
ZOMBIE #3 (of 4)
Written by MIKE RAICHT
Pencils & Cover by KYLE HOTZ
The hordes of zombies gathered outside the highway rest stop have smashed and clawed their way through the plaster walls and reinforced doors, and are now just yards from the few human survivors whose flesh just might sate their relentless hunger.
But that just might be the least of the survivors’ problems. The homicidal bank robbers with twitchy trigger fingers are more concerned with their spoils than their survival, and the military doctor who seems to know a bit too much about the undead is acting a bit funny... As greed and survival collide against a horrendous backdrop, a man named Simon Garth just might hold the key to everyone’s survival... The undead continue to walk the Earth in this 4-issue MAX limited series written by Mike Raicht, with art by Kyle Hotz.
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content ...$3.99
THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC.
WISDOM #1 (of 6)
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Pencils and Cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE
Pete Wisdom has a lot of fairies to kill. Yes, fairies are supposed to be nice and magical and charming, but they are currently attacking England. Hugo Award nominee Paul Cornell (BBC’s Dr. Who and Robin Hood) and fan-favorite artist Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis, Ultimate Six) bring you a sci-fi mini-series unlike anything you’ve seen before!
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content ...$3.99
THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC.
MARVEL ADVENTURES
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #7
Written by TONY BEDARD
Penciled by SHANNON GALLANT
Cover by SEAN CHEN
Treasure hunter Cain Marko steals a cursed ruby and gets more than he bargained for when he is magically transformed into the indestructible Juggernaut! The mighty Avengers rush to help earthquake victims, only to be confronted by this powerful new foe. Now it’s up to Storm and Wolverine to save countless innocents from a man who cannot be beaten and cannot be stopped!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #21
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by MICHAEL O’HARE
Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER
Who is the mysterious TINKERER, and why is he flooding the city with technologically-enhanced villains? To unplug this threat, Spider-Man needs an upgrade of his own, starting with a new “smart stealth” BLACK COSTUME!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #18
Written by ZEB WELLS
Pencils and Cover by KANO
Flying cars, covert missions and secret handshakes...by day, she is the Invisible Girl of the Fantastic Four, but by night, she is...SUE STORM, SECRET AGENT!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
ICON COMICS
CRIMINAL #2
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Art and Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS
Top Ten writer Ed Brubaker (Daredevil, Cap, Uncanny X-Men) and best-selling Marvel Zombies artist Sean Phillips' CRIMINAL is shooting your way, and all smart comic readers may as well have a bullseye on their foreheads!
Leo has reluctantly joined on for the heist to end all heists, but nothing is what it seems, and when this job falls apart, it's in a hail of bullets and double-crosses that leave him shattered. What will he do next? Run for his freaking life! But will anywhere be safe, when the cops and the bad-guys are all after him?
Advance buzz is already spreading about CRIMINAL, and critics are predicting it'll be Brubaker and Phillips best work yet. And as a bonus, each issue of Criminal is packed from cover to cover with content, featuring a full length continuing story, as well as back-up stories and articles and DVD-style behind the scenes extras.
32 PGS. NO ADS!/Mature …$2.99
JACK KIRBY’S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS #4
Written by LISA KIRBY & STEVE ROBERTSON
Penciled by MIKE THIBODEAUX & KARL KESEL
Cover by JACK KIRBY
In pursuit of Slugg and Garrett, the Galactic Bounty Hunters must covertly invade Dangerland (a swell place to take the whole family—if they’re wanted by the law!) But while they’re sneaking in, Garrett makes his bid for freedom!
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ ...$2.99
POWERS #23
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
“SECRET IDENTITY”
Readers of the Eisner Award-winning POWERS know this has been the most intense year the book has ever seen. Walker and Pilgrim’s lives have turned inside out, and this latest murder exposes nothing less than the world’s most-kept secret – a secret so deadly that it will force Walker to make a decision he can never take back. Witness a scene so gruesome, no other comic but POWERS could show it to you. From the writer of NEW AVENGERS, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN and the CIVIL WAR specials! Part 5 (of 6)
32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$2.95
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POWERS VOL. 10: COSMIC TPB
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Powers are dropping out of the sky, leaving bloody bodies in their wake. When one of the victims is revealed to be the cosmic guardian of our galaxy, homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim find themselves knee-deep in cosmic doo. And if things weren’t bad enough, Internal Affairs would like to have a word with Detective Pilgrim. All that and it’s a perfect jumping-on point for new readers! From the writer of some of your favorite Marvel Comics (NEW AVENGERS, HOUSE OF M, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, DAREDEVIL, SECRET WAR) comes a brand-new chapter from the award-winning book! Collects POWERS #13-18.
200 PGS./Explicit Content ...$19.95
POWERS is TM & © 2006 Jinxworld Inc. All Rights Reserved.
MARVEL HARDCOVERS
MARVEL WESTERNS HC
Written by DAN SLOTT, JEFF PARKER, KARL KESEL, FRED VAN LENTE, JUSTIN GRAY, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, JIM MCCANN, STEVE ENGLEHART & JOE LANSDALE
Penciled by EDUARDO BARRETO, TOMM COKER, CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO, HOMS, FEDERICA MANFREDI, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, DAVE WILLIAMS, MARSHALL ROGERS & RAFFA GARRES
Cover by MARSHALL ROGERS & ERIC POWELL
Marvel’s masked men ride again in all-new tales by a posse of today’s most talented creators! It’s the raucous return of Two-Gun Kid, Hurricane, Red Wolf, the Man From Fort Rango, Kid Colt, Arizona Annie, the Black Rider, Gunhawk and more! And introducing the Philadelphia Filly and Spender! Plus: re-presenting the origin of Rawhide Kid by Jack “King” Kirby and other classic Marvel Western tales! Collects MARVEL WESTERNS: THE TWO-GUN KID, MARVEL WESTERNS: WESTERN LEGENDS, MARVEL WESTERNS: KID COLT AND THE ARIZONA GIRL, MARVEL WESTERNS: STRANGE WESTERNS STARRING THE BLACK RIDER, and the MARVEL WESTERNS: OUTLAW FILES handbook.
208 PGS./Rated T+ ...$20.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2280-X
Trim size: Oversized
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 5
Written by STAN LEE
Penciled by JACK KIRBY
Cover by JACK KIRBY
We’ve been ordered from on high, True Believers, and Marvel doesn’t say “Nay” to our ol’ buddy Odin! That’s right, it’s time for another captivating Masterworks collection of the one and only Mighty Thor!
A masterpiece of immortal action, cosmic scope, and boundless drama, Stan and Jack’s Thor collaborations mark a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe, and that’s no small accomplishment coming from the imaginations of the most celebrated creators in comics! And boy, oh boy, bunky, do they knock it up a notch, a cosmic notch, with the tales we’ll be bringing you here! It all begins when the Thunder God is captured by Rigellian colonizers and taken on a trip to the Black Galaxy to confront the one and only Ego, the Living Planet! It’s non-stop action, action, action from there as he journeys to Wundagore Mountain to meet the matchless High Evolutionary and his menagerie of man-beasts! It all wraps up with a trio of titanic tussles between Odin’s Son and Ulik the Troll, the Growing Man, and the Destroyer! There’s a soft spot to these tales too, so don’t forget your hanky as Thor struggles to reconcile his love for the mortal Jane Foster, and then there’s the return of a certain Lady Sif...The cup runneth over with drama and delight!
Collecting THOR (Vol. 1) #131-140 & ANNUAL #2.
256 PGS./All Ages ...$49.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2076-9
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 5 - VARIANT VOL. 69
256 PGS./All Ages ...$54.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2077-7
NEW X-MEN OMNIBUS HC
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Penciled by FRANK QUITELY, ETHAN VAN SCIVER, IGOR KORDEY,
TOM DERENICK, JOHN PAUL LEON, PHIL JIMENEZ, KERON GRANT, CHRIS BACHALO, MARC SILVESTRI & LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Cover by FRANK QUITELY
Sixteen million mutants dead – and that was just the beginning! In one bold stroke, writer Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, JLA, FANTASTIC FOUR: 1234) propelled the X-Men into the 21st century – masterminding a challenging new direction for Marvel’s mutant heroes that began with the destruction of Genosha and never let up. Regarded as the most innovative thinker of the current comic-book renaissance, Morrison proceeded to turn the mutant-hero genre on its ear. Gone were the gaudy spandex costumes – replaced by slick, black leather and an attitude to match. Now, his entire Eisner Award-nominated run on NEW X-MEN is collected in one deluxe hardcover! Collects NEW X-MEN #114-154 and ANNUAL 2001.
1096 PGS./Rated T+ ...$99.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2326-1
Trim size: Oversized
SQUADRON SUPREME VOL. 1: THE PRE-WAR YEARS PREMIERE HC
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by GARY FRANK & JUAN BARRANCO
Cover by GARY FRANK
It all starts here! Hyperion, Nighthawk, Blur, Power Princess, Doctor Spectrum and the rest of the deadliest super-team around are joined by a new group of super heroes, as only J. Michael Straczynski and Gary Frank can imagine! As the U.S. government plots to create two teams of super-powered agents to crush enemies both domestic and foreign, Mark Milton – a.k.a. Hyperion – has plans of his own. Plans that could uproot the government’s control over its super-powered population and force them to contend with the ever-growing threat of Mark’s constant insubordination. Collects SQUADRON SUPREME #1-7.
168 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$22.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2282-6
Trim size: standard
MARVEL DIGESTS
SPIDER-GIRL VOL. 7: BETRAYED DIGEST
Written by TOM DEFALCO & SEAN MCKEEVER
Penciled by PAT OLLIFFE & CASEY JONES
Cover by PAT OLLIFFE
Who will lead the New York underworld? Will the Green Goblin go good or give grief? What secret is Mary Jane keeping? And who is the next true Spider-Man? Guest-starring the Fantastic Five! Collects SPIDER-GIRL #34-38 and #51.
144 PGS./All Ages ... $7.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2157-9
MARVEL HOLIDAY DIGEST
Written by TOM DEFALCO, ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA, JEFF PARKER, MIKE CAREY, SHAENON GARRITY, ROY THOMAS & CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA, ROGER CRUZ, DUNCAN ROULEAU, REILLY BROWN, MIKE PERKINS, ROGER LANGRIGE, ROSS ANDIO
& JOHN BYRNE
Cover by STUART IMMONEN
It’s that time of year again – or it will be when this book comes out – and this digest delivers six stories sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Industry legend Tom DeFalco (SPIDER-GIRL) and artist Takeshi Miyazawa bring you a riff on the classic “A Christmas Carol” starring Spider-Man, and rising star Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN) writes two tales: Artist Duncan Roleau draws a story showing the many ways in which the members of the Fantastic Four celebrate the holidays, and Roger Cruz illustrates a merry mutant holiday spectacular! Plus: The New Avengers battle an Ultron robot programmed to believe it’s Santa Claus, courtesy of Jeff Parker (Interman, AGENTS OF ATLAS) and hot newcomer Reilly Brown! Then, writer Mike Carey (X-MEN, ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR) joins artist Mike Perkins (CAPTAIN AMERICA, SPELLBINDERS) to take the Fantastic Four on a wild ride! Finally, webcomics superstar Shaenon Garrity (Narbonic) joins indy comics legend Roger Langridge (Fred the Clown, MARVEL MONSTERS: FIN FANG FOOM) for just the sort of insanity they’re known for! Collects MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2004-2005, plus classic yuletide yarns from MARVEL TEAM-UP #1 (1971) & UNCANNY X-MEN #143 (1980}
144 PGS./All Ages ... $7.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2300-8
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 4: COSMIC THREATS DIGEST
Written by JUSTIN GRAY
Penciled by JUAN SANTACRUZ & STAZ JOHNSON
Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS
All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing for a wild ride of all-new, unforgettable exploits as they take on the powerful malevolent alien calling himself the Grant Master, the cosmic scavenger Terminus and the mad Titan known as Thanos – and have a close encounter with a world gone bonkers! Guest-starring Captain Marvel! Collects MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #13-16.
96 PGS./ All Ages ... $6.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2208-7
AVENGERS AND POWER PACK ASSEMBLE! DIGEST
Written by MARC SUMERAK
Penciled by GURIHIRU
Cover by GURIHIRU
It’s all-ages action in the mighty Marvel manner! Hot on the heels of their adventure with the X-Men, Power Pack returns for another titanic team-up – and this time, it’s Earth’s Mightiest Heroes leading the charge! Featuring Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman and more! Collects AVENGERS AND POWER PACK ASSEMBLE! #1-4.
96 PGS./All Ages ...$6.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2155-2
MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS
X-MEN FAIRY TALES TPB
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI
Penciled by SANA TAKEDA, KYLE BAKER, KEI KOBAYASHI
& BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Cover by SANA TAKEDA
In the tradition of the X-Men classic, “Kitty’s Fairy Tale,” comes a series of new legends, reimagining the greatest X-Men stories through folktales, myths and fables from across the globe. Collects X-MEN FAIRY TALES #1-4.
96 PGS./Rated A ...$10.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2207-9
SECRET WAR TPB
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
Starring Wolverine, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Captain America, Black Widow, Luke Cage and more! Brian Michael Bendis, the most popular and acclaimed writer in comics, reveals the darkest chapter in Marvel Universe history! When Nick Fury discovers a disturbing connection between many of Marvel’s deadliest villains, he assembles a ragtag team of the MU’s most misunderstood heroes for a secret mission to do what the U.S. government could never allow – eventually leading to a super-powered blowout between a who’s who of NYC heroes and mutants! Featuring the American debut of the stunning, fully painted work of Italian artist Gabriele Dell’Otto. Collects SE CRET WAR #1-5 and SECRET WAR: FROM THE FILES OF NICK FURY.
256 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1331-2
HEROES REBORN: CAPTAIN AMERICA TPB
Written by ROB LIEFELD, CHUCK DIXON, JEPH LOEB & JAMES ROBINSON
Penciled by ROB LIEFELD, JOE PHILLIPS, JOE BENNETT & AL RIO
Cover by ROB LIEFELD
On the Earth of Heroes Reborn, Steve Rogers seems to have found the life of his dreams, but it’s up to Nick Fury and the Falcon to awaken him to his role of Captain America! It’s new origins for old enemies when Cap faces even darker versions of the Red Skull and the Sons of the Serpent! Also starring Rikki “Bucky” Barnes, later seen in THUNDERBOLTS! Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA (VOL. 2) #1-12.
336 PGS./Rated A ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2339-3
HEROES REBORN: IRON MAN TPB
Written by JIM LEE, SCOTT LOBDELL, JEPH LOEB & ED BENES
Penciled by WHILCE PORTACIO, RYAN BENJAMIN, TERRY SHOEMAKER & MIKE MILLER
Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO
Iron Man left two lives behind when he vanished, but can he avoid his former mistakes in his new one? The armored Avenger takes on Hydra, Heralds and the Hulk – and the eyes of the Marvel Universe are upon him in the form of Loki, the Watcher and Onslaught himself! Featuring Doc Samson and – or rather, AS – the Abomination! Plus: Rebel O’Reilly, later of THUNDERBOLTS fame! Collects IRON MAN (VOL. 2) #1-12.
336 PGS./Rated A ... $29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2338-5
CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON: THE SWINE TPB
Written by JACK KIRBY
Pencils & Cover by JACK KIRBY
The King keeps Cap’s quests coming with menaces from deep in space and deeper in the human soul! Even the evil of the Red Skull might pale before the fearsome Bio-Fanatic! Plus: Magneto and a rarely seen batch of evil mutants! Featuring the Falcon and Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA #206-214 and ANNUAL #3-4.
240 PGS./Rated A ... $29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2078-5
CAPTAIN AMERICA: RED MENACE VOL. 2 TPB
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by STEVE EPTING
Cover by STEVE EPTING
It was Wizard’s book of the year for 2005; now, fan-favorite artist Steve Epting rejoins Top Ten writer Ed Brubaker for an action-packed thriller in London, as Captain America travels across the Atlantic in search of his old partner – a story that will see him fighting side-by-side with some very old friends. But Cap and the Winter Soldier aren’t the only ones taking the journey abroad. Crossbones and Sin are on a path of revenge that’s leading them in the exact same direction! And what of General Lukin and his “relationship” with the Red Skull? Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA #18-21.
104 PGS./Rated T+ ... $10.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2225-7
FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY TPB
Written by JOE CASEY
Penciled by CHRIS WESTON
Cover by CHRIS WESTON
For the first time, untold secrets of the Fantastic Four’s earliest days are revealed! What happened the moment after Reed Richards’ rocket crash–landed? What happened – to Sue Storm, to Ben Grimm, to Johnny Storm – in the days following that fateful event? An in-depth, action-packed, psychologically thrilling exploration of the FF’s origin! Collects FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated A... $15.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1703-2
AVENGERS: GALACTIC STORM VOL. 2 TPB
Written by LEN KAMINSKI, TOM DEFALCO, MARK GRUENWALD,
ROY & DANN THOMAS, GERARD JONES, BOB HARRAS & LEN KAMINSKI
Penciled by PAUL RYAN, PAUL OLLIFFE, RIK LEVINS, DAVE ROSS, RURIK TYLER, JEFF JOHNSON, STEPHEN B. JONES, STEVE EPTING, GREG CAPULLO, CRAIG BRASFIELD, JOHN CZOP, DARREN AUCK & DAVE SIMONS
Cover by RON FRENZ
One galaxy’s heroes are another’s villains, and two galaxies’ worth of them collide head-on – with the Avengers in the middle of a war whose repercussions will haunt them for years! The events that split and shook Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to their foundations end here, and intergalactic boundaries aren’t the only lines being drawn! Plus: The tri-galaxy war devastates Earth far more literally when we see “What If the Avengers Lost Operation: Galactic Storm?”! Collects IRON MAN #279, THOR #446, CAPTAIN AMERICA #400-401, AVENGERS WEST COAST #82, QUASAR #34-35, WONDER MAN #9, AVENGERS #347 and WHAT-IF #55-56.
288 PGS./Rated A ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2045-9
SHANNA, THE SHE-DEVIL TPB
Written by FRANK CHO
Penciled by FRANK CHO
Cover by FRANK CHO
She’s bold, she’s beautiful, and she’s your best hope of escaping the raptors nipping at your heels. She’s Shanna, the She-Devil! Award-winning creator Frank Cho brings you Marvel’s bodacious jungle girl as you’ve never seen her before: Reborn from Nazi science gone mad to battle her genetic destiny on an island full of prehistoric horrors. Shanna has never looked this good – or acted this bad! Collects SHANNA, THE SHE-DEVIL #1-7.
168 PGS./ Parental Advisory ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1038-0
FURY: PEACEMAKER TPB
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by DARICK ROBERTSON
Cover by GARY FRANK
Before he presided over S.H.I.E.L.D., before he ran with the Howling Commandos, Sgt. Nick Fury fought on the blood-stained sands of the Tunisian desert. It was there that he came face-to-face with the incomparable might of the 21st Panzer Division and its skilled warrior commander, General Stephen Barkhorn, and barely lived to tell about it. And it was there that he got a second chance at life – and revenge. In this gripping tale, Garth Ennis (GHOST RIDER, PUNISHER) and Darick Robertson (PUNISHER: BORN) offer a never-before-seen glimpse into the soul of a warrior you only think you know. Collects FURY: PEACEMAKER #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated T+... $17.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1769-5
X-MEN: THE COMPLETE AGE OF APOCALYPSE
EPIC BOOK 4 TPB
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL, WARREN ELLIS, JEPH LOEB, JOHN FRANCIS MOORE, FABIAN NICIEZA, LARRY HAMA, TERRY KAVANAUGH, MARK WAID & JUDD WINICK
Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO, KEN LASHLEY, STEVE SKROCE, STEVE EPTING, TERRY DODSON, SALVADOR LARROCA, ANDY KUBERT, ADAM KUBERT, CARLOS PACHECO, ROGER CRUZ, TREVOR MCCARTHY, BRYAN HITCH,
JEFF MATSUDA, GARY FRANK, MIKE MCKONE, TERRY DODSON,
BEN HERRERA, PAUL PELLETIER & LUKE ROSS
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Learn who lives and who dies in either reality as the apocalyptic arc ends in treachery and tragedy! While certain heroic humans prove their mettle without armor or magic hammers, it’s a race to see who the X-Men will destroy first: Apocalypse or themselves! But even with the crisis concluded, new allies and enemies emerge, guaranteeing that reality will still never be the same! Featuring the dawn of Gene Nation and a turning point for the Legacy Virus! Collects GENERATION NEXT #4, X-CALIBRE #4, X-MAN #4 and #53-54, FACTOR X #4, GAMBIT AND THE X-TERNALS #4, AMAZING X-MEN #4, WEAPON X #4, X-UNIVERSE #2, X-MEN: OMEGA, BLINK #4, and X-MEN: PRIME.
368 PGS./Rated T+ ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2052-1
PUNISHER MAX VOL. 6: BARRACUDA TPB
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by GORAN PARLOV
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
Jigsaw, Ma Gnucci, the Russian – Frank Castle’s faced some fearsome foes in his day, but none as stone-cold rotten to the bone as the Barracuda. He’s big, he’s mean, and the last thing on earth you want is to see him smile. Collects PUNISHER #31-36.
144 PGS./Explicit Content ...$15.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2023-8
PUNISHER: VERY SPECIAL HOLIDAYS TPB
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI, JUSTIN GRAY & ANDY DIGGLE
Penciled by MARK TEXEIRA, PAUL GULACY & KYLE HOTZ
Cover by MARK TEXEIRA
Spend the holidays with the Punisher! In RED X-MAS, ‘tis the season – for revenge. Following an eight-casket funeral, a group of vengeful mob widows go holiday shopping for the perfect assassin to take down the man responsible – and enlist the services of the lovely and lethal Sicilian assassin known as Suspiria! In BLOODY VALENTINE, something sparks the little black pit in Frank Castle’s chest – the one that used to be a heart! Suspiria’s back, and she wants to kiss and make up. It seems the murderous pair have a mutual enemy, an arch-villain whose pursuit will take them to Suspiria’s home turf of Rome. Can Frank withstand his partner’s charms? Does he want to? And finally, are you ready for a little holiday cheer? No? Neither is Frank Castle. In SILENT NIGHT, he’s more interested in tracking down a mob rat in the witness protection program and punishing him. But to do that, he’ll have to face his greatest foe. Hint: He’s fat, dresses in red and sports a white beard! Collects PUNISHER: RED X-MAS, PUNISHER: BLOODY VALENTINE and PUNISHER: SILENT NIGHT.
120 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$12.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2220-6
ESSENTIAL CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 3 TPB
Written by STAN LEE, GARY FRIEDRICH, GERRY CONWAY
& STEVE ENGLEHART
Penciled by GENE COLAN, JOHN ROMITA, GIL KANE & SAL BUSCEMA
Cover by JACK KIRBY
Cap goes up against the usual villainy of AIM, Hydra and the Red Skull – but could the most familiar enemy face be...Bucky’s!? The Falcon becomes Cap’s full-time crime-fighting partner in the wake of this shocker! Gangsters and gorillas! A mysterious Stranger! Nazis, robots and Nazi robots! Featuring the friends and foes of Spider-Man, and the web-slinger himself! Guest-starring Daredevil and the Avengers! Plus: the secret of the 1950s Captain America and Bucky, foreshadowing the first appearance of the man called Nomad! Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA #127-156.
608 PGS./All Ages ... $16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2166-8
ESSENTIAL MAN-THING VOL. 1 TPB
Written by ROY THOMAS, GERRY CONWAY, LEN WEIN,
STEVE GERBER, MIKE PLOOG & TONY ISABELLA
Penciled by GRAY MORROW, JOHN BUSCEMA, NEAL ADAMS,
RICH BUCKLER, HOWARD CHAYKIN, JIM STARLIN, VAL MAYERIK, MIKE PLOOG, KLAUS JANSON, TOM SUTTON, ALFREDO ALCALA &
VICENTE ALCAZAR
Cover by FRANK BRUNNER
Whosoever knows fear will see just how much there is to know in this compilation of staggering swamp sagas! Explore the heights of the cosmos and the depths of the soul with the mindless Man-Thing! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four! Ka-Zar! Daredevil! Korrek the Peanut Butter Barbarian! And featuring the first web-footed steps into adventure of Howard the Duck! Collects SAVAGE TALES #1, ASTONISHING TALES #12-13, ADVENTURE INTO FEAR #10-19, MAN-THING #1-14, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING #1-2, and MONSTERS UNLEASHED #5 and #8-9.
544 PGS./Parental Advisory... $16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2135-8
UNIVERSE X VOL. 1 TPB - NEW PRINTING!
Written by JIM KRUEGER & ALEX ROSS
Penciled by DOUGIE BRAITHWAITE, THOMAS YEATES, JACKSON GUICE & BRENT ANDERSON
Cover by ALEX ROSS
Earth was saved, and the Celestial danger within the planet’s core had been destroyed. Super-humanity had defied its creators and lived to tell the story. But for how long? Earth is on the brink of Civil War, and the surviving heroes of the Marvel Universe are left to fight those they once swore to protect until they can find a cure for the mutated populace. Humanity has become a race unwilling to give up its newfound power, a power that has given way to a war that will lead to the end of all life, as prophesied in EARTH X. It is upon this war-zone world that Captain America and Captain Mar-Vell begin a crusade to collect the world’s greatest sources of power and weapons of mass destruction. But is this quest a means to merely protect humanity – or does it somehow serve a greater, darker purpose? Join creators Alex Ross and Jim Krueger in this chapter of the critically acclaimed, award-winning “X” trilogy. Collects UNIVERSE X #0-7, UNIVERSE X: 4, UNIVERSE X: SPIDEY and UNIVERSE X: CAP.
384 PGS./Rated T+...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2413-6
EARTH X TPB (NEW PRINTING) STILL AVAILABLE!
$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2325-3)
ESSENTIAL SPIDER-MAN VOL. 5 TPB - NEW PRINTING!
Written by STAN LEE, ROY THOMAS & GERRY CONWAY
Penciled by GIL KANE & JOHN ROMITA
Cover by JOHN ROMITA
Granted amazing arachnid-like abilities by the bite of an irradiated spider, Peter Parker has vowed to protect his fellow man! In this volume, witness the return of the diabolical Doctor Octopus! A side trip to the Savage Land that time forgot! The first-ever appearance of Morbius the Living Vampire! The death of Captain Stacy! Plus: the wall-crawler’s climactic confrontation with the grinning Green Goblin! Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #90-113.
528 PGS./All Ages ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2379-2
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ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #36
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
“GOD WAR”
Stranded in another dimension, the F.F. find themselves hunted by the warriors from the dread world of Acheron...and its ruler, Thanos, won’t rest until he possesses the one weapon which will give him dominion over the entire cosmos—the mind of young Reed Richards! It’s an ultimate shocker! Part 4 (of 6)
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
ULTIMATE POWER #2 (of 9)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by GREG LAND
The Squadron Supreme has invaded the Ultimate Universe seeking revenge, and Earth strikes back with its biggest guns! It’s the smackdown of the year as the Squadron Supreme go toe-to-toe with the Ultimates, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Ultimate X-Men and Ultimate Spidey himself. And neither world will survive unscathed. You cannot miss it!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS/MARK BAGLEY
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
In September 1970, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby – the two guys who built the Marvel Universe – closed out their run of 102 consecutive regular issues of FANTASTIC FOUR. That’s a standard of consistency that has stood at Marvel ever since – until December, when Marvel publishes ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #103, the record-breaking comic featuring the union of writer BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS and artist MARK BAGLEY! Milestones like this demand the red-carpet treatment, and Bendis and Bagley are getting it in this special issue of MARVEL SPOTLIGHT! We’ll cover these two singular creators and their careers at Marvel – including Bendis’ work on NEW AVENGERS, DAREDEVIL and ALIAS, plus his Icon title POWERS. And Bagley is a Marvel veteran of long standing, so we’ll talk about his varied career as an artist on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, NEW WARRIORS and THUNDERBOLTS! Be there to celebrate Bendis, Bagley and their special run on ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #102
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by MARK BAGLEY
“CLONE SAGA”
The revelations continue as we learn the secrets of Ben Reilly! Peter Parker tries his best to evade capture by Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D., plus—the transformation of Mary Jane Watson—into what?! And just for good measure—the scarlet sicko, Carnage, goes on the rampage! Part 5 (of 7)
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
ULTIMATE VISION #0
Written by MARK MILLAR
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
“VISIONS”
Learn the origin of the space-faring robot known as the Vision—and get ready for next month’s debut of her all-new limited series! Join Ultimates 2 and Civil War writer Mark Millar and The Eternals’ John Romita Jr. in this special edition that collects all six backup stories from the pages of the Ultimate comics. Delve into the motivation and mission of this most fascinating new Ultimate character!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
Note: Includes all new coloring for the first two chapters!
ULTIMATE X-MEN #76
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils and Cover by BEN OLIVER
“CABLE”
It’s a battle royale between the X-Men and this bizarre visitor from the future—Ultimate Cable, whose secrets will shake the house that Xavier built to its very core. But that’s not all—there’s also the sudden arrival of another time traveler—Ultimate Bishop, who’s been on the trail of Cable for a reason that will blow you away! We kid you not. Part 2 (of 4).
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #2
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Pencils and Cover by RON FRENZ
Mayday’s ambivalence about returning to the spider-life may prove fatal for one of her closest friends! Believing that Spider-Girl could be a volunteer at St. Andrews Shelter, a brand-new super-assassin targets all the teenage girls and sets his sights on Courtney Duran! Introducing an all-new super-villain and a guest appearance of the Hobgoblin!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #538
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY
Conclusion to “THE WAR AT HOME,” an official tie-in to “Civil War.”
The Civil War shaking the Marvel Universe races to its climax -- with Spider-Man caught right in the middle. Where else would we expect to find him?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #14
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils and Cover by SCOT EATON
It’s the return of Peter Parker’s old flame, Deb Whitman! Unfortunately for Peter, she’s written a tell-all memoir about her relationship with him, entitled “How Spider-Man Ruined My Life.” Ouch! As if that weren’t bad enough, the Vulture has been set loose from prison to scavenge for Spider-Man, but who’s behind his release and what nefarious scheme do they have up their sleeve?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #32
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by SEAN CHEN
Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
SPIDER-MAN UNMASKED Tie-In!
STAND-ALONE ISSUE!!
THE HUSBAND OR THE SPIDER?
Through thick and thin, for better or for worse, Mary Jane Watson-Parker has always stood by her man’s side, supporting him in all his decisions. But as Peter’s latest choices have cost him and his family plenty—perhaps too much—has MJ finally reached the breaking point? The first of three one-shots focusing on the women in Peter Parker’s life post-unmasking!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #12
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Pencils and Cover TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
The school paper wants to print a piece on Midtown High’s two biggest flirts. So, naturally, that means in-depth interviews with Harry Osborn and...Mary Jane Watson?!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN AND POWER PACK #1 (of 4)
Written by MARC SUMERAK
Pencils and Cover by GURIHIRU
Zero-G! Lightspeed! Mass Master! Energizer! Together, they are Marvel’s youngest super heroes -- POWER PACK! When the Power family returns to New York for another exciting adventure, it isn’t long before our super siblings find themselves fighting side-by-side with everyone’s favorite wall-crawler -- the Amazing Spider-Man! But even with Spidey’s help, can they possibly hope to take down both the Sandman and the Vulture?!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN FAMILY FEATURING SPIDER-CLAN
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI
Pencils and Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Peter Parker—a.k.a. Spider-Man—is the last survivor of the secret ninja group known as the Spider-Clan...or so he thought. But when Peter is attacked at the grave site of his Uncle Ben, he goes on a quest to learn the truth behind his origins—and he won’t like what he learns! The heat never lets up in this all-new, double-sized thrill ride from C.B. Cebulski and Skottie Young! Plus—thrill to some of the greatest exploits from the past of Spidey’s many incarnations, with reprints of Spider-Man 2099 #3! Also reprints Amazing Spider-Man #252 and from Marvel Shadows & Light #2 "The Date".
104 PGS./Rated A ...$4.99
MARVEL HEROES
AVENGERS NEXT #1 & 2 (of 5)
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Pencils by RON LIM
Covers by MIKE WIERINGO
The time has come for the next generation of Avengers to choose a new lineup, but first they must battle zombie versions of themselves! Then, as Katie Power (from Power Pack) joins the team, American Dream and her friends mount a search for the missing Thunderstrike. The man called Nova guest stars when strange visitors from outer space land on Earth. And more!
32 PGS. (each)/RATED A ...$2.99 (each)
ANNIHILATION #4 (of 6)
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO
Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
Left behind, can Drax survive... Thanos takes action... and Nova sets course on a suicide mission. Bottom line, no Marvel Cosmic fan will forgive himself for missing THIS ISSUE!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z #11
Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MARK O’ENGLISH, SEAN MCQUAID, MICHAEL HOSKIN, CHAD ANDERSON, STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD,
ERIC J. MOREELS, ANTHONY FLAMINI, MIKE FICHERA, AL SJOERDSMA,
RICH GREEN, CHRIS BIGGS & BILL LENTZ
Cover by KEU CHA
Featuring Stranger, Strong Guy, Stryfe, William Stryker, John Sublime, Suma-Ket, Sundown, Sunturion, Super-Skrull, Swarm, Swordsman, Talkback, Thanatos, Thor (Dargo), Tiboro, Time-Keepers, Timeslip, Tinkerer, Titanium Man, Titannus, Tombstone, Torgo, Turbo, Two-Gun Kid, Tyrant, Ultimo and more!
64 PGS. NO ADS!/Rated T+ ...$3.99
AGENTS OF ATLAS #4 (OF 6)
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by TOMM COKER
“Most of us don’t realize when we’re experiencing pivotal history...Today I did. I knew I was witnessing the return of a legend. “
– S.H.I.E.L.D. Subdirector Derek Khanata, from his report
on NAMORA.
The Sea Monarch joins the AGENTS OF ATLAS as they take on an evil that looks to be deeper than the ocean itself!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #2
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils and Cover by PHIL HESTER
What’s the best way to steal your best friend’s girlfriend? Lie to her! But that’s just low, nobody would go that far, would they? Nobody but Ant-Man! It’s another issue filled with backstabbing, cheating, and the occasional feat of superhuman heroics. And meanwhile, disaster strikes the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. Who will live? Who will die? The answers will shock you!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BEYOND #5 (OF 6)
Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Pencils & Cover by SCOTT KOLINS
Venom has returned and trapped the heroes in Limbo but the game’s not quite over. Until the Space Phantom returns, there’s nothing for anyone to do but confront their feelings about the others – and truly decide how far they’ll go in order to survive.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
AVENGERS: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES II #1 & 2
Written by JOE CASEY
Penciled by WILL ROSADO
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
Goliath! The Wasp! Hawkeye! The Black Panther! The Vision! They are... Earth’s Mightiest Heroes?! Beginning a second look into the history of the Avengers in this all-new mini-series written by original EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES scribe, Joe Casey. A new team has risen to supplant the original legends -- and these members have to prove their worth all over again. Can Goliath withstand the pressures of leadership? Can the Black Panther reconcile his duties as both king and Avenger? Can Hawkeye survive his own dysfunctional love life? And will the public ever accept the Vision as a hero? An all-new, previously untold adventure featuring the mostly unlikely Avengers lineup of all! With covers by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets).
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/ Rated A ...$3.99
BLACK PANTHER #22
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Pencils and Cover by MANUEL GARCIA
“World Tour,” Part 4
Conclusion! King T’Challa and Queen Ororo continue a diplomatic tour that will have them spanning the globe -- and beyond! They’ve been to Latveria, Atlantis, the Moon. Now, their most hazardous stop yet: The Civil War-ravaged United States, for a meeting with none other than the point man for the U.S. government’s implementation of the Superhuman Registration Act -- Tony Stark. When T’Challa last saw his former Avengers teammate, his attempt to play peacemaker exploded in his face. Is that all in the past...or do the two men have unfinished business...?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BLADE #3
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
A beautiful young woman is dead and Blade is the number one suspect. But how can he prove his innocence when he’s really the one who killed her? Find out in this self-contained issue from Howard (New Avengers) Chaykin and Marc (Wolverine, Law & Order) Guggenheim.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BULLET POINTS #1 (OF 5)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils and Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
World War II. America needs a super soldier. Only one man possesses the formula to create the perfect fighting machine from volunteer Steve Rogers. But when a deadly bullet kills Dr. Erskine along with his bodyguard, M.P. Ben Parker, Steve’s destiny—and that of the Marvel Universe—is changed forever.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
CAPTAIN AMERICA #24
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by STEVE EPTING
CIVIL WAR tie-in
In the midst of the Civil War, Cap faces his worst fears, as friends desert his cause, and comrades in arms lie dead or wounded. And among all this, the Red Skull begins to make his moves, with a few startling comrades of his own this time. This stunning conclusion of DRUMS OF WAR sets the stage for the next year of Captain America stories that will have everyone talking!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
CIVIL WAR #7 (of 7)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils and Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Variant & Sketch Variant Covers by MICHAEL TURNER
It all ends here! The startling battle that will determine the future of the Marvel Universe!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
DAREDEVIL #91
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MICHAEL LARK
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
THE DEVIL TAKES A RIDE - Part 3 of 5. Daredevil finally gets close to the answers he seeks, but before he finds out the truth, he’ll have to face down two villains both out for his blood -- TOMBSTONE and the all-new, all-different MATADOR! Brought to you by the fan-favorite team of Brubaker and Lark!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
DOCTOR STRANGE: THE OATH #2 (of 5)
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Pencils and Cover by MARCOS MARTIN
He’s a hero who just wants to be a surgeon, she’s a surgeon who just wants to be a hero. From the pages of DAREDEVIL, the mysterious woman known as NIGHT NURSE joins Doctor Strange on a paranormal mission to save millions of lives.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ETERNALS #6 (of 6)
Written by NEIL GAIMAN
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Cover by RICK BERRY
Variant cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
The double-sized finale of NEIL GAIMAN and JOHN ROMITA JR.’s epic! The Eternals face their mystery enemy at last. This issue will solidify the Eternals’ place in the Marvel Universe. Will they register? Guest-starring the Avengers!
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
FANTASTIC FOUR #543
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by MIKE MCKONE
Cover by ADI GRANOV
CIVIL WAR tie-in
The double-sized 45th Anniversary Issue of the World’s Greatest Comic Magazine! The super hero Civil War is drawing to a close! But with the betrayals, backstabbing and shifting alliances, who will be the Fantastic Four when all is said and done?
64 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END #1 & 2 (of 6)
Written by ALAN DAVIS
Pencils and Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Alan Davis writes and pencils the final story of Marvel’s first family! Even the strongest family can be torn apart by tragedy—and in the futuristic world of tomorrow, the members of the once-Fantastic Four are divided and vulnerable to opponents from their past. What events could have caused the FF to go their separate ways, and how does their disbanding set the stage for a conflict that will send shockwaves across the galaxy and beyond?
32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+ ...$2.99 (each)
Also Available: Rough Cut Edition of #1!
FRANKLIN RICHARDS: HAPPY FRANKSGIVING!
Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
Pencils and Cover by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
He’s been nominated for an Eisner and three Harvey awards! He’s turned invisible, bounced across the country and fought giant squids! He’s tried every last nanobyte of H.E.R.B.I.E.’s patience! And now’s your chance to once again join everyone’s favorite lab brat, Franklin Richards, on five more exciting adventures! See what all the buzz is about... you’ll be THANKFUL you did!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
INCREDIBLE HULK #100
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN & GARY FRANK
Cover by LADRÖNN
Variant cover by MIKE TURNER
A special, HULK-sized issue commemorating 100 issues of gamma-irradiated goodness with two big stories:
Planet Hulk, Allegiance, Part 1 — Is he the Sakaarson, destined to save the planet from its greatest enemies, or the Worldbreaker, the legendary destroyer of everything? The HULK continues his epic story on Planet Sakaar. In this issue, the HULK and Caiera the Oldstrong lead their warriors in an all-out battle against the horrifying Spikes.
But even with the Hulk growing stronger, how can he and his warriors prevail against an enemy that consumes and possesses everything it touches? Featuring another shocking development in the story of Miek — and further hints about the identity of the Sakaarson — and the Worldbreaker. Plus, a 12-page back-up featuring the return of one of HULK’s greatest artists, Gary Frank, as someone discovers that the Illuminati were responsible for sending the Hulk into space! Also reprints Incredible Hulk (vol. 1) #152 and #300!
104 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
GHOST RIDER #5
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by JAVIER SALTARES & MARK TEXEIRA
Cover by MARK TEXEIRA
“Vicious Cycle”, Part 5
Conclusion to first story arc, “Vicious Cycle”
Once upon a time, Johnny Blaze had a wife, a family and his own carnival—everything a stunt-riding yahoo could ever want. Then it all went to Hell...literally. Now back on Earth, Johnny has one last chance to reconcile his life before he has to immerse himself in death. Featuring a guest appearance by...SATAN!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
HEROES FOR HIRE #4
Written by JUSTIN GRAY
& JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by FRANCIS PORTELLA
& TOM PALMER
Cover by WILLIAM TUCCI
Following her escape from prison, criminal mastermind Celia Ricadonna sets out to systematically assassinate the HEROES FOR HIRE, starting with Tarantula! Meanwhile, Shang Chi leads the investigation into the Skrull organ transplants and the mysterious corporation behind them. Part 1 (of 2)
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #1
Written by ED BRUBAKER AND MATT FRACTION
Pencils and Cover by DAVID AJA
Many years ago, in the mystical city of Kun’ Lun, young Danny Rand stared at a suit behind glass -- the garb of “the Immortal Iron Fist” -- and knew that he was destined to wear it. But where did this costume come from? Why did it wait for Danny all those years like a shadow of his future?
The answer to those questions will stun both him and his readers, as Danny Rand leaps from the pages of his breakout hit in DAREDEVIL to his own series - a history-spanning kung-fu epic that will shatter every perception of what it means to be the Immortal Iron Fist! Brought to you by top-ten writer Ed Brubaker and breakout talent Matt Fraction (Punisher War Journal), with action-packed art by David Aja (Daredevil, Giant-Size Wolverine).
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
IRON MAN #14
Written by DANIEL & CHARLES KNAUF
Penciled by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Cover by ADI GRANOV
CIVIL WAR Tie-In!
Tony Stark’s life has become a living nightmare. Forced to fight against his former allies over the Superhuman Registration Act, he’s paying the highest possible price for his beliefs. Reconnecting with old friends proves bittersweet as it leads to high risks and impossible decisions. In this Civil War issue, it’s not just about whose side he’s on... it’s about what kind of a man he is.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #10
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils and Cover by STUART IMMONEN
The book that all smart and good-looking people buy! Want to be smart and good-looking? BUY THIS BOOK! It’s more important to the Marvel Universe than CIVIL WAR! I swear! Cross my heart, and such!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
MARVEL 1602: FANTASTICK FOUR #3 (of 5)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by PASCAL ALIXE
Cover by GABRIELE DEL OTTO
The race to the end of the world speed's up as the Four from the Fantastick battle the Four Who Are Frightful and Count Otto von Doom!
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ ...$3.50
MOON KNIGHT #7
Written by CHARLIE HUSTON
Pencils and Cover by DAVID FINCH
“Midnight Sun: Part One: The Woodwork” Moon Knight enters Civil War!
Three months back on the job, and they’re already coming out of the woodwork. The bad guys you expect. The gangsters and the hoods with old axes to grind. They all come with the territory. But the heroes--them you don’t expect. Popping up to give you the eyeball and make sure you’re toeing the line. Their line. Spider-Man and his wisecracks...Frank Castle, the angel of death himself, telling you he’ll be keeping an eye on you...even the fugitive Captain America, with a word to say about crashing aircraft into the sides of buildings in New York City. And now, this other thing. Someone is out there. Someone hitting the old haunts, scenes of the old crimes. Leaving messages. Leaving bodies. Someone who knows you. Someone who crushes steel and pulls off limbs. All to get your attention. Someone out of your league!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
MS. MARVEL #9
Written by BRIAN REED
Pencils and Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT! Rogue appears in the pages of MS. MARVEL! But, if Rogue is a friend, why is Carol Danvers attacking her?! What can Beast of the X-Men do to help? And what does Ms. Marvel’s old call sign “Warbird” have to do with ANY of this?! Writer Brian Reed is joined by special guest artist Mike Wieringo in part one of a tingling two-part saga!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
NEW AVENGERS #26
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by ALEX MALEEV
The ballad of Clint Barton and Wanda Maximoff
The story Avengers fans have been waiting for. The shocking return of Hawkeye and the Scarlet Witch. That’s right, Hawkeye AND the Scarlet Witch!! Guest-starring Doctor Strange.
Regular writer Bendis re-teams with his Eisner award-winning partner of the Illuminati Special and Daredevil's Alex Maleev to present this, the most important chapter in recent Avengers history.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
MARVEL LEGACY: THE 1980's HANDBOOK
Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MICHAEL HOSKIN, STUART VANDAL, SEAN MCQUAID, CHAD ANDERSON, MARK O’ENGLISH, CHRIS BIGGS,
AL SJOERDSMA, RONALD BYRD, MADISON CARTER, ANTHONY FLAMINI, MIKE FICHERA, BARRY REESE & ERIC J. MOREELS
Cover by SAL BUSCEMA
From the Venerable Vaults of Marveldom, it’s the Mighty Marvel Handbook – 1980's style! Just what is the 1980s Handbook, you ask? Imagine a Handbook written at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31, 1989. The profiles within cover everything published by the hallowed House of Ideas up until that point. So if it’s from a comic that has a December 1989 cover date or earlier, you’ll find it in this magnificent mag! Featuring 1980s takes on the Avengers, Captain Marvel, the Defenders, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Spider-Man, Thor and Wolverine – plus U.S. Archer, Captain Hero, the Crossroads, Crystar, DP7, Fusion, Hercules of the 24th century, Lady Daemon, Lunatik, Necromon, Nightmask, Nuke, Rocket Raccoon, Spaceknights, Spider-Ham, Micah Synn, Zaniac and more!
64 PGS. NO ADS!/Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ ...$4.99
MARVEL MILESTONES: ONSLAUGHT
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL & MARK WAID
Penciled by ADAM KUBERT & JOE BENNETT
Cover by ADAM KUBERT
The story that launched HEROES REBORN! In ONSLAUGHT: MARVEL UNIVERSE (October 1996), the Avengers, Fantastic Four and more join forces with the X-Men to mount an all-out assault on the immensely powerful psionic being, Onslaught! Many of Marvel’s non-mutant heroes must sacrifice themselves to ensure victory, but all is not as it seems...
48 PGS. NO ADS!/Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ ...$3.99
ONSLAUGHT REBORN #1 (of 5)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils and Cover by ROB LIEFELD
50/50 Variant Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
Marvel’s greatest heroes sacrificed themselves to save the world from the deadliest threat they had ever faced—Onslaught! The lives of the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were saved only when Franklin Richards created a parallel universe, where we found those heroes, reborn! But this world has long since merged back into our own, and the evil Onslaught—forged from the most vile parts of Magneto’s and Professor X’s psyches—has been presumed long dead... but now he, himself, is reborn—and he’s bringing fragments of the other universe with him! Join comics superstars Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld in this no-holds-barred, all-out action extravaganza—celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the event that changed Marvel history—as Onslaught, the Marvel Universe, and the Heroes Reborn Universe collide in this massive crossover! A significant portion of the proceeds from ONSLAUGHT REBORN #1-5 will be donated to The Sam Loeb College Scholarship Fund.”
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #1
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Hey there, Marvel Universe. He’s back...with a vengeance. Taking no prisoners. Literally. With Civil War in full throttle mode, Frank Castle is feeling the heat. His safe houses have been raided, his munitions seized, and he’s square in the crosshairs of a Marvel Universe big gun who always gets his man. Until now, this wasn’t Frank’s war. But when Spandex-clad baddies start carrying badges...well, lets’ just say that’s something the Punisher can’t abide. Brought to you by rising star Matt Fraction (THE LAST OF THE INDEPENDENTS), with eye-popping art by superstar artist Ariel Olivetti (LAST AVENGERS STORY).
This oversized first issue has been moved from its original launch date for storyline purposes, so as not to reveal any of the surprises Civil War has in store!
40 PGS./ Rated T+ ...$2.99
ITEM CODE: JUL061988 - New FOC: 11/02 - New On Sale: 11/22
Also Available: BLACK & WHITE VARIANT EDITION (JUL061989)
RUNAWAYS #22
Written by BRIAN VAUGHAN
Penciled by ADRIAN ALPHONA
Cover by JO CHEN
“LIVE FAST, Part One of Three”
Artist and co-creator Adrian Alphona returns! Still reeling from the events of YOUNG AVENGERS/RUNAWAYS, the teenage heroes must now confront a horrific new enemy who threatens to tear the team apart.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
STAN LEE MEETS SILVER SURFER
Written by STAN LEE & PAUL JENKINS
Penciled by MIKE WIERINGO & PASQUAL FERRY
Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
The last in a series of stand-alone specials celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Stan Lee’s employment at Marvel! First, Stan is summoned by the planet-devourer Galactus to deal with the problem of his silver-skinned herald! Next, Paul Jenkins and Pasqual Ferry pay homage to the life and career of “The Man.” And finally, a classic reprint of the Stan-scripted SILVER SURFER #14, guest-starring Spider-Man!
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
THUNDERBOLTS #108
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Pencils and Cover by TOM GRUMMETT
ZEMO vs. the GRANDMASTER in a climactic confrontation! Civil War has fractured the superhuman community -- but are they willing to band together for one brief moment -- to give ZEMO the ultimate power he needs to save the world -- even if it could also mean sacrificing the planet to the mysterious Guardian Protocols? And most importantly... will the THUNDERBOLTS trust ZEMO with so much power?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
UNION JACK #3 (of 4)
Written by Christos Gage
Pencils and Cover by Mike Perkins
The Corruptor has turned Union Jack’s allies into enemies! Can Britain’s champion withstand the combined might of Sabra, the Arabian Knight and Countess Val? And it’s all-out chaos as the deadly villainess Ecstasy mounts an assault on MI5 headquarters!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WHAT IF? AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED
Written by JEFF PARKER
Pencils & Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
“The Avengers have the same unfortunate tendency as ordinary law enforcement. Once we
have a perpetrator to hang the crime on, we look no further.”- Dr. Hank McCoy
It was the darkest day in Avengers history. Heroes died, the Mansion was destroyed, and the team came to an end. But was the real problem solved? What if the greatest threat had gone undetected?
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
WHAT IF? SPIDER-MAN: THE OTHER
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by KHOI PHAM
Cover by MARK BROOKS
In “The Other,” Peter Parker returned from the dead and embraced his “inner spider.” But WHAT IF the detente that was reached between man and arachnid had not ended there? What if the man known as Peter Parker had been completely consumed by his inner, bestial impulses, and became more spider than man?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WHAT IF? WOLVERINE: ENEMY OF THE STATE
Written by JIMMIE ROBINSON
Penciled by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
Cover by DOUG ALEXANDER
What if the world’s deadliest killing machine was never de-programmed? Over half a year has passed since the Hand took control of Wolverine, forcing him to assassinate one great hero after another. Now only a handful of super-powered beings are left to stop him. Who will risk their life to end the path of death and destruction? Written by the creator of indie sensation BOMB QUEEN.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WHITE TIGER #1 (of 6)
Written by TAMORA PIERCE & TIMOTHY LIEBE
Penciled by PHIL BRIONES
Covers by DAVID MACK
A HERO’S COMPULSION
Roaring out of the pages of Daredevil, the new White Tiger makes a ferocious debut, courtesy of the dynamic scripting of NY Times best-selling fantasy author Tamora Pierce (Trickster’s Queen, The Will of the Empress) and masterful penciling of
rising star Phil Briones (La Geste des Chevaliers-Dragons, Les Seigneurs d’Agartha). Angela del Toro knows pain: Her uncle Hector Ayala, the former White Tiger, killed. Her FBI partner, murdered. Her career, ruined. Her mentor, Matt Murdock, jailed. And the hurt is just beginning....The Yakuza’s bloodthirsty Sano Orii returns, a genocidal shadow organization appears, and a new-but-old super-powered madman is looking to put the squeeze on White Tiger. Armed with mystical amulets---and finally in costume---White Tiger demands answers! But will she survive long enough to ask the right questions?
40 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
YOUNG GUNS: RELOAD SKETCHBOOK
Pencils & sketches previewing upcoming projects by new Young Guns artists BILLY TAN (UNCANNY X-MEN), CLAYTON CRAIN (GHOST RIDER), SIMONE BIANCHI (WOLVERINE), LEINIL YU (NEW AVENGERS), PASQUAL FERRY (ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR) & ARIEL OLIVETTI (PUNISHER: WAR JOURNAL)
Marvel’s Young Guns are THE up-and-coming artists to watch for during the next few years! Each artist has a major project coming from the House of Ideas in 2006, and each is guaranteed to be hotter than a smoking gun! Now, as excitement builds, Marvel is pleased to offer this special-edition sketchbook preview, featuring just a sampling of art so good, it’s making the entire industry sit up and notice!
48 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated A ...$3.99
MARVEL KNGHTS
PUNISHER: X-MAS SPECIAL
Written by STUART MOORE
Pencils and Cover by C. P. SMITH
"THE LIST"
He’s making a list, checking it twice, gonna shoot anyone that hasn’t been Nice! The Punisher is coming to town to sleigh... er, slay...those responsible for a little boy’s murder. Unfortunately, between a disgraced cop, a grieving single mother, and a fugitive lawbreaker, the line between Naughty and Nice has been blurred. This mystery’s as deep as a chimney and just as dirty, but when it leads to the Punisher’s final target, will he be able to pull the trigger? Put aside your lump of coal and glass of eggnog and unwrap the gift of holiday homicides, Punisher-style, by writer Stuart Moore and artist C.P. Smith (WOLVERINE).
48 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99
SQUADRON SUPREME #9
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils and Cover by MIKE DEODATO
The fallout from the Squadron Supreme’s peacekeeping efforts in the Middle East continues to have massive – and unforeseen – repercussions on the group. Will the world’s most dangerous team crumble from the inside?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
MARVEL PRESENTS
DEMONS OF MERCY #1 (of 6)
Written by R.H. STAVIS
Pencils and Cover by WALTER GEOVANI
The beginning book of a new 6-issue mini-series which chronicles the upcoming high action Xbox 360 game. In 2012, gorgeous assassin Mercy Dawn has been trained to kill anyone the Yakuza wish. It is only when she loses everything that she decides to use her skills for her own agenda. As Mercy begins her dark descent, she finds herself the unwitting pawn in an epic battle between heaven and hell, and only she holds the key to humanity’s survival. Each collectable book will contain exclusive content that will unlock extra features of the next-gen game.
20 PGS./Parental Advisory
Fans: check with your local retailer to make sure you get a copy of each issue of this series.
Retailers: See this month’s Diamond Retailer Order Form and the Marvel Monthly Deals and upcoming Diamond Daily on ordering instructions for ordering this series. This will have a limited print run.
X-MEN
ASTONISHING X-MEN #19
Written by JOSS WHEDON
Pencils and Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
50/50 Variant cover by JOHN CASSADAY
"UNSTOPPABLE!" Part 1 (of 6)
Strap yourselves in, folks! It’s the beginning of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s final arc on Astonishing X-Men! After the shocking and brain-smashing events of last issue, the X-Men are off to protect the Earth from its destruction at the hands of the Breakworld. And when it’s all over, nothing will ever be the same! No really, we mean it! Whedon & Cassaday prove they are more than Astonishing: They are UNSTOPPABLE!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
CABLE & DEADPOOL #34
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by Reilly Brown
Cover by MARK BROOKS
The DOMINO PRINCIPLE comes to an explosive conclusion as CABLE’s confrontation with the SIX PACK and their newest member leads to a very difficult decision for all concerned -- ruin a country on the brink of salvation or let Cable tip the first domino towards WORLD DOMINATION!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
EXILES #88
Written by TONY BEDARD
Pencils and Cover by
PAUL PELLETIER
“SUPERGUARDIANS”
The Imperial Guard is dead. So who better to fill their intergalactic shoes than the Exiles?! The world-jumping heroes find themselves in a battle against a being that has killed Galactus. That being: An evil Silver Surfer!
Part 2 (of 2)!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
NEW X-MEN #32
Written by CRAIG KYLE
& CHRISTOPHER YOST
Pencils by MIKE NORTON
Cover by PACO MEDINA
“WHATEVER HAPPENED TO WITHER?” Part 1 (of 1)!
The New X-Men are still reeling from the events of last issue, but the real concern is: Where has Wither been this whole time? After leaving the Mansion, Wither set out on his own...but what has he been up to? Find out here. Also, what does Selene have to do with all this?!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
NEW EXCALIBUR #13
Written by FRANK TIERI
Penciled by JIM CALAFIORE
Cover by MICHAEL RYAN
“UNREDEEMED” Part 1 (of 3)
Can a man really change who he is? Can he erase the past and set forth on a new future for himself? The Juggernaut has tried to make his way as a hero, but there are voices in him that are pulling him back to villainous ways. Will Juggernaut give in to the temptation?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
UNCANNY X-MEN #480
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by JOHN WATSON
“THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE”
The foundations of the mighty Shi’Ar are shaken! Vulcan is here! His first test, the Imperial Guard! It’s Vulcan vs. Gladiator. The victor will decide the fate of an entire galaxy! Part 6 (of 12)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WOLVERINE #48
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
Epilogue to "Vendetta"
Logan’s survived a plane crash, near-decapitation and being burned alive. The question is... HOW? In this special epilogue to the sellout smash Civil War tie-in arc, the answers start to unfold. Think you know everything there is to know about Marvel’s most popular mutant? Think again. Logan’s newest mystery begins here.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #8
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by STEVE DILLON
Cover by JOE QUESADA
50/50 Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
“Savior”, Part 3 of 5
While Omega Red holds Jubilee hostage and with S.H.I.E.L.D. hot on his trail, Logan makes his way to Berlin – the site of an ill-fated mission during his time in Team X – to retrieve an ellusive artifact from the Cold War: the carbonadium synthesizer. Omega Red wants the synthesizer so that he can stabilize the deadly carbonadium bonded to his body—but can he be trusted to deliver on his end of the bargain? Of course not. Logan has a plan, though—but he’s going to need some help from an old friend to pull it off.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
WOLVERINE POSTER BOOK
Cover by JOE QUESADA
Thirty-six posters featuring Marvel’s most popular mutant!
72 PGS./No Ads/RATED T+ ...$4.99
X-FACTOR #13
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils & Cover by PABLO RAIMONDI
Remember X-Factor #87? “X-Aminations,” the analysis issue? Sure you do. Everybody does. Well, Peter David and new regular artist Pablo Raimondi evoke memories of that classic tale with “Re-X-Aminations” as the new team unloads their hopes, fears and darkest secrets to an attentive Doc Samson. If anyone who read the previous series isn’t reading the current one, this is the issue to bring them on board.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
X-MEN #193
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils and Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
“SUPERNOVAS”
It’s fight night! The X-Men battle it out with their mysterious new foes, The Children, right above the Xavier Institute! And when the dust clears, what decision does Rogue make that will shake the X-Men to their core?! Part 6 (of 6)!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #3
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by ROGER CRUZ
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
There is a place far stranger than the School For Gifted Youngsters, where secrets and mutant horrors are kept away from the greater world. That place is the mind of Charles Xavier. Now his exceptional students have to help Professor X escape that which he fears most!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #3 (of 5)
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
As remnants of the Phoenix make their way through the Stepford Cuckoos, more and more of their past is revealed! Where do they come from? Who created them? And who are their parents?! Part 3 (of 5)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
MAX
PUNISHER #40
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
“Man of Stone,” Part 4
It’s high noon in the mountains of Afghanistan. As Frank Castle and his ragtag crew of mercenaries square off against General Nikolai Alexandrovich Zakharov – a.k.a. “The Man of Stone” – and a battalion of Russian Marines. The Punisher is boxed in, outmanned – just the way he likes it.
32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$2.99
THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC.
HELLSTORM: SON OF SATAN #2 (of 5)
Written by ALEXANDER IRVINE
Penciled by RUSSELL BRAUN
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
“Equinox,” Part 2 of 5
When the Son of Satan is your best option, God help you.
New Orleans. The Big Easy. The membrane between our world and the underworld has always been a little thinner here. Now, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the outpouring of human misery has drawn demons like sharks to a bloodbath. Demons who work for someone--or something--that’s harvesting body parts in a furious race toward unspeakable purposes. For Daimon Hellstorm, this means one thing: It’s hunting season. Like Sun Tzu said, “Some battles can be won without firing a single arrow. All you need to do is sow chaos.” And who better to do that than the Son of Satan?
This is the Son of Satan as you’ve never seen him before, brought to you by acclaimed novelist Alexander Irvine (The Narrows), with searing art by Russell Braun (Animal Man) and Klaus Janson.
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content ...$3.99
THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC.
ZOMBIE #3 (of 4)
Written by MIKE RAICHT
Pencils & Cover by KYLE HOTZ
The hordes of zombies gathered outside the highway rest stop have smashed and clawed their way through the plaster walls and reinforced doors, and are now just yards from the few human survivors whose flesh just might sate their relentless hunger.
But that just might be the least of the survivors’ problems. The homicidal bank robbers with twitchy trigger fingers are more concerned with their spoils than their survival, and the military doctor who seems to know a bit too much about the undead is acting a bit funny... As greed and survival collide against a horrendous backdrop, a man named Simon Garth just might hold the key to everyone’s survival... The undead continue to walk the Earth in this 4-issue MAX limited series written by Mike Raicht, with art by Kyle Hotz.
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content ...$3.99
THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC.
WISDOM #1 (of 6)
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Pencils and Cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE
Pete Wisdom has a lot of fairies to kill. Yes, fairies are supposed to be nice and magical and charming, but they are currently attacking England. Hugo Award nominee Paul Cornell (BBC’s Dr. Who and Robin Hood) and fan-favorite artist Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis, Ultimate Six) bring you a sci-fi mini-series unlike anything you’ve seen before!
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content ...$3.99
THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC.
MARVEL ADVENTURES
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #7
Written by TONY BEDARD
Penciled by SHANNON GALLANT
Cover by SEAN CHEN
Treasure hunter Cain Marko steals a cursed ruby and gets more than he bargained for when he is magically transformed into the indestructible Juggernaut! The mighty Avengers rush to help earthquake victims, only to be confronted by this powerful new foe. Now it’s up to Storm and Wolverine to save countless innocents from a man who cannot be beaten and cannot be stopped!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #21
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by MICHAEL O’HARE
Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER
Who is the mysterious TINKERER, and why is he flooding the city with technologically-enhanced villains? To unplug this threat, Spider-Man needs an upgrade of his own, starting with a new “smart stealth” BLACK COSTUME!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #18
Written by ZEB WELLS
Pencils and Cover by KANO
Flying cars, covert missions and secret handshakes...by day, she is the Invisible Girl of the Fantastic Four, but by night, she is...SUE STORM, SECRET AGENT!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
ICON COMICS
CRIMINAL #2
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Art and Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS
Top Ten writer Ed Brubaker (Daredevil, Cap, Uncanny X-Men) and best-selling Marvel Zombies artist Sean Phillips' CRIMINAL is shooting your way, and all smart comic readers may as well have a bullseye on their foreheads!
Leo has reluctantly joined on for the heist to end all heists, but nothing is what it seems, and when this job falls apart, it's in a hail of bullets and double-crosses that leave him shattered. What will he do next? Run for his freaking life! But will anywhere be safe, when the cops and the bad-guys are all after him?
Advance buzz is already spreading about CRIMINAL, and critics are predicting it'll be Brubaker and Phillips best work yet. And as a bonus, each issue of Criminal is packed from cover to cover with content, featuring a full length continuing story, as well as back-up stories and articles and DVD-style behind the scenes extras.
32 PGS. NO ADS!/Mature …$2.99
JACK KIRBY’S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS #4
Written by LISA KIRBY & STEVE ROBERTSON
Penciled by MIKE THIBODEAUX & KARL KESEL
Cover by JACK KIRBY
In pursuit of Slugg and Garrett, the Galactic Bounty Hunters must covertly invade Dangerland (a swell place to take the whole family—if they’re wanted by the law!) But while they’re sneaking in, Garrett makes his bid for freedom!
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ ...$2.99
POWERS #23
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
“SECRET IDENTITY”
Readers of the Eisner Award-winning POWERS know this has been the most intense year the book has ever seen. Walker and Pilgrim’s lives have turned inside out, and this latest murder exposes nothing less than the world’s most-kept secret – a secret so deadly that it will force Walker to make a decision he can never take back. Witness a scene so gruesome, no other comic but POWERS could show it to you. From the writer of NEW AVENGERS, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN and the CIVIL WAR specials! Part 5 (of 6)
32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$2.95
POWERS is TM & © 2006 Jinxworld Inc. All Rights Reserved.
POWERS VOL. 10: COSMIC TPB
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Powers are dropping out of the sky, leaving bloody bodies in their wake. When one of the victims is revealed to be the cosmic guardian of our galaxy, homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim find themselves knee-deep in cosmic doo. And if things weren’t bad enough, Internal Affairs would like to have a word with Detective Pilgrim. All that and it’s a perfect jumping-on point for new readers! From the writer of some of your favorite Marvel Comics (NEW AVENGERS, HOUSE OF M, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, DAREDEVIL, SECRET WAR) comes a brand-new chapter from the award-winning book! Collects POWERS #13-18.
200 PGS./Explicit Content ...$19.95
POWERS is TM & © 2006 Jinxworld Inc. All Rights Reserved.
MARVEL HARDCOVERS
MARVEL WESTERNS HC
Written by DAN SLOTT, JEFF PARKER, KARL KESEL, FRED VAN LENTE, JUSTIN GRAY, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, JIM MCCANN, STEVE ENGLEHART & JOE LANSDALE
Penciled by EDUARDO BARRETO, TOMM COKER, CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO, HOMS, FEDERICA MANFREDI, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, DAVE WILLIAMS, MARSHALL ROGERS & RAFFA GARRES
Cover by MARSHALL ROGERS & ERIC POWELL
Marvel’s masked men ride again in all-new tales by a posse of today’s most talented creators! It’s the raucous return of Two-Gun Kid, Hurricane, Red Wolf, the Man From Fort Rango, Kid Colt, Arizona Annie, the Black Rider, Gunhawk and more! And introducing the Philadelphia Filly and Spender! Plus: re-presenting the origin of Rawhide Kid by Jack “King” Kirby and other classic Marvel Western tales! Collects MARVEL WESTERNS: THE TWO-GUN KID, MARVEL WESTERNS: WESTERN LEGENDS, MARVEL WESTERNS: KID COLT AND THE ARIZONA GIRL, MARVEL WESTERNS: STRANGE WESTERNS STARRING THE BLACK RIDER, and the MARVEL WESTERNS: OUTLAW FILES handbook.
208 PGS./Rated T+ ...$20.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2280-X
Trim size: Oversized
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 5
Written by STAN LEE
Penciled by JACK KIRBY
Cover by JACK KIRBY
We’ve been ordered from on high, True Believers, and Marvel doesn’t say “Nay” to our ol’ buddy Odin! That’s right, it’s time for another captivating Masterworks collection of the one and only Mighty Thor!
A masterpiece of immortal action, cosmic scope, and boundless drama, Stan and Jack’s Thor collaborations mark a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe, and that’s no small accomplishment coming from the imaginations of the most celebrated creators in comics! And boy, oh boy, bunky, do they knock it up a notch, a cosmic notch, with the tales we’ll be bringing you here! It all begins when the Thunder God is captured by Rigellian colonizers and taken on a trip to the Black Galaxy to confront the one and only Ego, the Living Planet! It’s non-stop action, action, action from there as he journeys to Wundagore Mountain to meet the matchless High Evolutionary and his menagerie of man-beasts! It all wraps up with a trio of titanic tussles between Odin’s Son and Ulik the Troll, the Growing Man, and the Destroyer! There’s a soft spot to these tales too, so don’t forget your hanky as Thor struggles to reconcile his love for the mortal Jane Foster, and then there’s the return of a certain Lady Sif...The cup runneth over with drama and delight!
Collecting THOR (Vol. 1) #131-140 & ANNUAL #2.
256 PGS./All Ages ...$49.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2076-9
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 5 - VARIANT VOL. 69
256 PGS./All Ages ...$54.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2077-7
NEW X-MEN OMNIBUS HC
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Penciled by FRANK QUITELY, ETHAN VAN SCIVER, IGOR KORDEY,
TOM DERENICK, JOHN PAUL LEON, PHIL JIMENEZ, KERON GRANT, CHRIS BACHALO, MARC SILVESTRI & LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Cover by FRANK QUITELY
Sixteen million mutants dead – and that was just the beginning! In one bold stroke, writer Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, JLA, FANTASTIC FOUR: 1234) propelled the X-Men into the 21st century – masterminding a challenging new direction for Marvel’s mutant heroes that began with the destruction of Genosha and never let up. Regarded as the most innovative thinker of the current comic-book renaissance, Morrison proceeded to turn the mutant-hero genre on its ear. Gone were the gaudy spandex costumes – replaced by slick, black leather and an attitude to match. Now, his entire Eisner Award-nominated run on NEW X-MEN is collected in one deluxe hardcover! Collects NEW X-MEN #114-154 and ANNUAL 2001.
1096 PGS./Rated T+ ...$99.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2326-1
Trim size: Oversized
SQUADRON SUPREME VOL. 1: THE PRE-WAR YEARS PREMIERE HC
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by GARY FRANK & JUAN BARRANCO
Cover by GARY FRANK
It all starts here! Hyperion, Nighthawk, Blur, Power Princess, Doctor Spectrum and the rest of the deadliest super-team around are joined by a new group of super heroes, as only J. Michael Straczynski and Gary Frank can imagine! As the U.S. government plots to create two teams of super-powered agents to crush enemies both domestic and foreign, Mark Milton – a.k.a. Hyperion – has plans of his own. Plans that could uproot the government’s control over its super-powered population and force them to contend with the ever-growing threat of Mark’s constant insubordination. Collects SQUADRON SUPREME #1-7.
168 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$22.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2282-6
Trim size: standard
MARVEL DIGESTS
SPIDER-GIRL VOL. 7: BETRAYED DIGEST
Written by TOM DEFALCO & SEAN MCKEEVER
Penciled by PAT OLLIFFE & CASEY JONES
Cover by PAT OLLIFFE
Who will lead the New York underworld? Will the Green Goblin go good or give grief? What secret is Mary Jane keeping? And who is the next true Spider-Man? Guest-starring the Fantastic Five! Collects SPIDER-GIRL #34-38 and #51.
144 PGS./All Ages ... $7.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2157-9
MARVEL HOLIDAY DIGEST
Written by TOM DEFALCO, ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA, JEFF PARKER, MIKE CAREY, SHAENON GARRITY, ROY THOMAS & CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA, ROGER CRUZ, DUNCAN ROULEAU, REILLY BROWN, MIKE PERKINS, ROGER LANGRIGE, ROSS ANDIO
& JOHN BYRNE
Cover by STUART IMMONEN
It’s that time of year again – or it will be when this book comes out – and this digest delivers six stories sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Industry legend Tom DeFalco (SPIDER-GIRL) and artist Takeshi Miyazawa bring you a riff on the classic “A Christmas Carol” starring Spider-Man, and rising star Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN) writes two tales: Artist Duncan Roleau draws a story showing the many ways in which the members of the Fantastic Four celebrate the holidays, and Roger Cruz illustrates a merry mutant holiday spectacular! Plus: The New Avengers battle an Ultron robot programmed to believe it’s Santa Claus, courtesy of Jeff Parker (Interman, AGENTS OF ATLAS) and hot newcomer Reilly Brown! Then, writer Mike Carey (X-MEN, ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR) joins artist Mike Perkins (CAPTAIN AMERICA, SPELLBINDERS) to take the Fantastic Four on a wild ride! Finally, webcomics superstar Shaenon Garrity (Narbonic) joins indy comics legend Roger Langridge (Fred the Clown, MARVEL MONSTERS: FIN FANG FOOM) for just the sort of insanity they’re known for! Collects MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2004-2005, plus classic yuletide yarns from MARVEL TEAM-UP #1 (1971) & UNCANNY X-MEN #143 (1980}
144 PGS./All Ages ... $7.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2300-8
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 4: COSMIC THREATS DIGEST
Written by JUSTIN GRAY
Penciled by JUAN SANTACRUZ & STAZ JOHNSON
Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS
All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing for a wild ride of all-new, unforgettable exploits as they take on the powerful malevolent alien calling himself the Grant Master, the cosmic scavenger Terminus and the mad Titan known as Thanos – and have a close encounter with a world gone bonkers! Guest-starring Captain Marvel! Collects MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #13-16.
96 PGS./ All Ages ... $6.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2208-7
AVENGERS AND POWER PACK ASSEMBLE! DIGEST
Written by MARC SUMERAK
Penciled by GURIHIRU
Cover by GURIHIRU
It’s all-ages action in the mighty Marvel manner! Hot on the heels of their adventure with the X-Men, Power Pack returns for another titanic team-up – and this time, it’s Earth’s Mightiest Heroes leading the charge! Featuring Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman and more! Collects AVENGERS AND POWER PACK ASSEMBLE! #1-4.
96 PGS./All Ages ...$6.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2155-2
MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS
X-MEN FAIRY TALES TPB
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI
Penciled by SANA TAKEDA, KYLE BAKER, KEI KOBAYASHI
& BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Cover by SANA TAKEDA
In the tradition of the X-Men classic, “Kitty’s Fairy Tale,” comes a series of new legends, reimagining the greatest X-Men stories through folktales, myths and fables from across the globe. Collects X-MEN FAIRY TALES #1-4.
96 PGS./Rated A ...$10.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2207-9
SECRET WAR TPB
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
Starring Wolverine, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Captain America, Black Widow, Luke Cage and more! Brian Michael Bendis, the most popular and acclaimed writer in comics, reveals the darkest chapter in Marvel Universe history! When Nick Fury discovers a disturbing connection between many of Marvel’s deadliest villains, he assembles a ragtag team of the MU’s most misunderstood heroes for a secret mission to do what the U.S. government could never allow – eventually leading to a super-powered blowout between a who’s who of NYC heroes and mutants! Featuring the American debut of the stunning, fully painted work of Italian artist Gabriele Dell’Otto. Collects SE CRET WAR #1-5 and SECRET WAR: FROM THE FILES OF NICK FURY.
256 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1331-2
HEROES REBORN: CAPTAIN AMERICA TPB
Written by ROB LIEFELD, CHUCK DIXON, JEPH LOEB & JAMES ROBINSON
Penciled by ROB LIEFELD, JOE PHILLIPS, JOE BENNETT & AL RIO
Cover by ROB LIEFELD
On the Earth of Heroes Reborn, Steve Rogers seems to have found the life of his dreams, but it’s up to Nick Fury and the Falcon to awaken him to his role of Captain America! It’s new origins for old enemies when Cap faces even darker versions of the Red Skull and the Sons of the Serpent! Also starring Rikki “Bucky” Barnes, later seen in THUNDERBOLTS! Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA (VOL. 2) #1-12.
336 PGS./Rated A ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2339-3
HEROES REBORN: IRON MAN TPB
Written by JIM LEE, SCOTT LOBDELL, JEPH LOEB & ED BENES
Penciled by WHILCE PORTACIO, RYAN BENJAMIN, TERRY SHOEMAKER & MIKE MILLER
Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO
Iron Man left two lives behind when he vanished, but can he avoid his former mistakes in his new one? The armored Avenger takes on Hydra, Heralds and the Hulk – and the eyes of the Marvel Universe are upon him in the form of Loki, the Watcher and Onslaught himself! Featuring Doc Samson and – or rather, AS – the Abomination! Plus: Rebel O’Reilly, later of THUNDERBOLTS fame! Collects IRON MAN (VOL. 2) #1-12.
336 PGS./Rated A ... $29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2338-5
CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON: THE SWINE TPB
Written by JACK KIRBY
Pencils & Cover by JACK KIRBY
The King keeps Cap’s quests coming with menaces from deep in space and deeper in the human soul! Even the evil of the Red Skull might pale before the fearsome Bio-Fanatic! Plus: Magneto and a rarely seen batch of evil mutants! Featuring the Falcon and Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA #206-214 and ANNUAL #3-4.
240 PGS./Rated A ... $29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2078-5
CAPTAIN AMERICA: RED MENACE VOL. 2 TPB
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by STEVE EPTING
Cover by STEVE EPTING
It was Wizard’s book of the year for 2005; now, fan-favorite artist Steve Epting rejoins Top Ten writer Ed Brubaker for an action-packed thriller in London, as Captain America travels across the Atlantic in search of his old partner – a story that will see him fighting side-by-side with some very old friends. But Cap and the Winter Soldier aren’t the only ones taking the journey abroad. Crossbones and Sin are on a path of revenge that’s leading them in the exact same direction! And what of General Lukin and his “relationship” with the Red Skull? Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA #18-21.
104 PGS./Rated T+ ... $10.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2225-7
FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY TPB
Written by JOE CASEY
Penciled by CHRIS WESTON
Cover by CHRIS WESTON
For the first time, untold secrets of the Fantastic Four’s earliest days are revealed! What happened the moment after Reed Richards’ rocket crash–landed? What happened – to Sue Storm, to Ben Grimm, to Johnny Storm – in the days following that fateful event? An in-depth, action-packed, psychologically thrilling exploration of the FF’s origin! Collects FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated A... $15.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1703-2
AVENGERS: GALACTIC STORM VOL. 2 TPB
Written by LEN KAMINSKI, TOM DEFALCO, MARK GRUENWALD,
ROY & DANN THOMAS, GERARD JONES, BOB HARRAS & LEN KAMINSKI
Penciled by PAUL RYAN, PAUL OLLIFFE, RIK LEVINS, DAVE ROSS, RURIK TYLER, JEFF JOHNSON, STEPHEN B. JONES, STEVE EPTING, GREG CAPULLO, CRAIG BRASFIELD, JOHN CZOP, DARREN AUCK & DAVE SIMONS
Cover by RON FRENZ
One galaxy’s heroes are another’s villains, and two galaxies’ worth of them collide head-on – with the Avengers in the middle of a war whose repercussions will haunt them for years! The events that split and shook Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to their foundations end here, and intergalactic boundaries aren’t the only lines being drawn! Plus: The tri-galaxy war devastates Earth far more literally when we see “What If the Avengers Lost Operation: Galactic Storm?”! Collects IRON MAN #279, THOR #446, CAPTAIN AMERICA #400-401, AVENGERS WEST COAST #82, QUASAR #34-35, WONDER MAN #9, AVENGERS #347 and WHAT-IF #55-56.
288 PGS./Rated A ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2045-9
SHANNA, THE SHE-DEVIL TPB
Written by FRANK CHO
Penciled by FRANK CHO
Cover by FRANK CHO
She’s bold, she’s beautiful, and she’s your best hope of escaping the raptors nipping at your heels. She’s Shanna, the She-Devil! Award-winning creator Frank Cho brings you Marvel’s bodacious jungle girl as you’ve never seen her before: Reborn from Nazi science gone mad to battle her genetic destiny on an island full of prehistoric horrors. Shanna has never looked this good – or acted this bad! Collects SHANNA, THE SHE-DEVIL #1-7.
168 PGS./ Parental Advisory ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1038-0
FURY: PEACEMAKER TPB
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by DARICK ROBERTSON
Cover by GARY FRANK
Before he presided over S.H.I.E.L.D., before he ran with the Howling Commandos, Sgt. Nick Fury fought on the blood-stained sands of the Tunisian desert. It was there that he came face-to-face with the incomparable might of the 21st Panzer Division and its skilled warrior commander, General Stephen Barkhorn, and barely lived to tell about it. And it was there that he got a second chance at life – and revenge. In this gripping tale, Garth Ennis (GHOST RIDER, PUNISHER) and Darick Robertson (PUNISHER: BORN) offer a never-before-seen glimpse into the soul of a warrior you only think you know. Collects FURY: PEACEMAKER #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated T+... $17.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1769-5
X-MEN: THE COMPLETE AGE OF APOCALYPSE
EPIC BOOK 4 TPB
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL, WARREN ELLIS, JEPH LOEB, JOHN FRANCIS MOORE, FABIAN NICIEZA, LARRY HAMA, TERRY KAVANAUGH, MARK WAID & JUDD WINICK
Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO, KEN LASHLEY, STEVE SKROCE, STEVE EPTING, TERRY DODSON, SALVADOR LARROCA, ANDY KUBERT, ADAM KUBERT, CARLOS PACHECO, ROGER CRUZ, TREVOR MCCARTHY, BRYAN HITCH,
JEFF MATSUDA, GARY FRANK, MIKE MCKONE, TERRY DODSON,
BEN HERRERA, PAUL PELLETIER & LUKE ROSS
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Learn who lives and who dies in either reality as the apocalyptic arc ends in treachery and tragedy! While certain heroic humans prove their mettle without armor or magic hammers, it’s a race to see who the X-Men will destroy first: Apocalypse or themselves! But even with the crisis concluded, new allies and enemies emerge, guaranteeing that reality will still never be the same! Featuring the dawn of Gene Nation and a turning point for the Legacy Virus! Collects GENERATION NEXT #4, X-CALIBRE #4, X-MAN #4 and #53-54, FACTOR X #4, GAMBIT AND THE X-TERNALS #4, AMAZING X-MEN #4, WEAPON X #4, X-UNIVERSE #2, X-MEN: OMEGA, BLINK #4, and X-MEN: PRIME.
368 PGS./Rated T+ ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2052-1
PUNISHER MAX VOL. 6: BARRACUDA TPB
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by GORAN PARLOV
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
Jigsaw, Ma Gnucci, the Russian – Frank Castle’s faced some fearsome foes in his day, but none as stone-cold rotten to the bone as the Barracuda. He’s big, he’s mean, and the last thing on earth you want is to see him smile. Collects PUNISHER #31-36.
144 PGS./Explicit Content ...$15.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2023-8
PUNISHER: VERY SPECIAL HOLIDAYS TPB
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI, JUSTIN GRAY & ANDY DIGGLE
Penciled by MARK TEXEIRA, PAUL GULACY & KYLE HOTZ
Cover by MARK TEXEIRA
Spend the holidays with the Punisher! In RED X-MAS, ‘tis the season – for revenge. Following an eight-casket funeral, a group of vengeful mob widows go holiday shopping for the perfect assassin to take down the man responsible – and enlist the services of the lovely and lethal Sicilian assassin known as Suspiria! In BLOODY VALENTINE, something sparks the little black pit in Frank Castle’s chest – the one that used to be a heart! Suspiria’s back, and she wants to kiss and make up. It seems the murderous pair have a mutual enemy, an arch-villain whose pursuit will take them to Suspiria’s home turf of Rome. Can Frank withstand his partner’s charms? Does he want to? And finally, are you ready for a little holiday cheer? No? Neither is Frank Castle. In SILENT NIGHT, he’s more interested in tracking down a mob rat in the witness protection program and punishing him. But to do that, he’ll have to face his greatest foe. Hint: He’s fat, dresses in red and sports a white beard! Collects PUNISHER: RED X-MAS, PUNISHER: BLOODY VALENTINE and PUNISHER: SILENT NIGHT.
120 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$12.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2220-6
ESSENTIAL CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 3 TPB
Written by STAN LEE, GARY FRIEDRICH, GERRY CONWAY
& STEVE ENGLEHART
Penciled by GENE COLAN, JOHN ROMITA, GIL KANE & SAL BUSCEMA
Cover by JACK KIRBY
Cap goes up against the usual villainy of AIM, Hydra and the Red Skull – but could the most familiar enemy face be...Bucky’s!? The Falcon becomes Cap’s full-time crime-fighting partner in the wake of this shocker! Gangsters and gorillas! A mysterious Stranger! Nazis, robots and Nazi robots! Featuring the friends and foes of Spider-Man, and the web-slinger himself! Guest-starring Daredevil and the Avengers! Plus: the secret of the 1950s Captain America and Bucky, foreshadowing the first appearance of the man called Nomad! Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA #127-156.
608 PGS./All Ages ... $16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2166-8
ESSENTIAL MAN-THING VOL. 1 TPB
Written by ROY THOMAS, GERRY CONWAY, LEN WEIN,
STEVE GERBER, MIKE PLOOG & TONY ISABELLA
Penciled by GRAY MORROW, JOHN BUSCEMA, NEAL ADAMS,
RICH BUCKLER, HOWARD CHAYKIN, JIM STARLIN, VAL MAYERIK, MIKE PLOOG, KLAUS JANSON, TOM SUTTON, ALFREDO ALCALA &
VICENTE ALCAZAR
Cover by FRANK BRUNNER
Whosoever knows fear will see just how much there is to know in this compilation of staggering swamp sagas! Explore the heights of the cosmos and the depths of the soul with the mindless Man-Thing! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four! Ka-Zar! Daredevil! Korrek the Peanut Butter Barbarian! And featuring the first web-footed steps into adventure of Howard the Duck! Collects SAVAGE TALES #1, ASTONISHING TALES #12-13, ADVENTURE INTO FEAR #10-19, MAN-THING #1-14, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING #1-2, and MONSTERS UNLEASHED #5 and #8-9.
544 PGS./Parental Advisory... $16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2135-8
UNIVERSE X VOL. 1 TPB - NEW PRINTING!
Written by JIM KRUEGER & ALEX ROSS
Penciled by DOUGIE BRAITHWAITE, THOMAS YEATES, JACKSON GUICE & BRENT ANDERSON
Cover by ALEX ROSS
Earth was saved, and the Celestial danger within the planet’s core had been destroyed. Super-humanity had defied its creators and lived to tell the story. But for how long? Earth is on the brink of Civil War, and the surviving heroes of the Marvel Universe are left to fight those they once swore to protect until they can find a cure for the mutated populace. Humanity has become a race unwilling to give up its newfound power, a power that has given way to a war that will lead to the end of all life, as prophesied in EARTH X. It is upon this war-zone world that Captain America and Captain Mar-Vell begin a crusade to collect the world’s greatest sources of power and weapons of mass destruction. But is this quest a means to merely protect humanity – or does it somehow serve a greater, darker purpose? Join creators Alex Ross and Jim Krueger in this chapter of the critically acclaimed, award-winning “X” trilogy. Collects UNIVERSE X #0-7, UNIVERSE X: 4, UNIVERSE X: SPIDEY and UNIVERSE X: CAP.
384 PGS./Rated T+...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2413-6
EARTH X TPB (NEW PRINTING) STILL AVAILABLE!
$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2325-3)
ESSENTIAL SPIDER-MAN VOL. 5 TPB - NEW PRINTING!
Written by STAN LEE, ROY THOMAS & GERRY CONWAY
Penciled by GIL KANE & JOHN ROMITA
Cover by JOHN ROMITA
Granted amazing arachnid-like abilities by the bite of an irradiated spider, Peter Parker has vowed to protect his fellow man! In this volume, witness the return of the diabolical Doctor Octopus! A side trip to the Savage Land that time forgot! The first-ever appearance of Morbius the Living Vampire! The death of Captain Stacy! Plus: the wall-crawler’s climactic confrontation with the grinning Green Goblin! Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #90-113.
528 PGS./All Ages ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2379-2
Pop Culture Roundup Aug. 21, 2006
The daughter of "Batman" TV show producer William Dozier is suing for profits from the 1960 series, the Associated Press reports. More Batman.
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Via Boing Boing: A 1955 Business Week article on the opening of Disneyland. More Disneyland.
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Dial B for Blog explores Silver Age Krypton. Plus a cool post I missed last week: Top 10 Products advertised in comics.
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Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley has a solo album coming out. I loved Kiss when I was 10. I went back and listened to some of the records a while back and I was appalled/amused by the blatantly sexual/sexist lyrics. Man, all that stuff shot way over my head. I liked the makeup, though. And the boots. Those were some cool boots. Not practical, really. But cool.
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Speaking of sexual subtext (or, just "text" actually...) that went right over the heads of its audience at the time, Mike Sterling reviews Wonder Woman #127, published in 1962.
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An animated Fantastic Four series debuts next month on the Cartoon Network. More Fantastic Four.
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Neato Coolville checks out some cool '50s Superman cereal box swag. More Superman.
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Today in sharity: Neil Hefti in Gotham City.
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A British TV channel is censoring "Tom and Jerry" cartoons that depict characters smoking. Apparently, they haven't heard the 'toons are somewhat voilent as well.
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Tom Ravescroft, son of legendary disk jockey John Peel, now has his own radio show.
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Via Boing Boing: A 1955 Business Week article on the opening of Disneyland. More Disneyland.
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Dial B for Blog explores Silver Age Krypton. Plus a cool post I missed last week: Top 10 Products advertised in comics.
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Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley has a solo album coming out. I loved Kiss when I was 10. I went back and listened to some of the records a while back and I was appalled/amused by the blatantly sexual/sexist lyrics. Man, all that stuff shot way over my head. I liked the makeup, though. And the boots. Those were some cool boots. Not practical, really. But cool.
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Speaking of sexual subtext (or, just "text" actually...) that went right over the heads of its audience at the time, Mike Sterling reviews Wonder Woman #127, published in 1962.
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An animated Fantastic Four series debuts next month on the Cartoon Network. More Fantastic Four.
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Neato Coolville checks out some cool '50s Superman cereal box swag. More Superman.
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Today in sharity: Neil Hefti in Gotham City.
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A British TV channel is censoring "Tom and Jerry" cartoons that depict characters smoking. Apparently, they haven't heard the 'toons are somewhat voilent as well.
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Tom Ravescroft, son of legendary disk jockey John Peel, now has his own radio show.
DC Comics November 2006 Solicitations
Previous DC Comics Solicitations:
August 2006
September 2006
October 2006
BATMAN/THE SPIRIT
Written by Jeph Loeb & Darwyn Cooke
Art by Cooke & J. Bone
Cover by Cooke
Will Eisner’s legendary hero The Spirit returns for a monumental meeting with the Dark Knight in this special one-shot event written by comics luminaries Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/ BATMAN) & Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER) with art by Cooke & J. Bone!
When the American Criminologist Association holds its annual convention, its members are unaware that America’s criminals are holding a gathering of their own. And when Batman’s rogue gallery joins forces with the Spirit’s colorful criminals, things can only get worse!
With dozens of villains on the loose and the nation’s security at stake, two very different crimefighters must come together to save the day. Guest-starring just about everyone from the supporting casts of both comic-book icons — including Robin, Catwoman, the Joker, Ebony, P’Gell, Commissioner Dolan and more — this is an historic comics event you won’t want to miss!
On sale November 29 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US Edited by Mark Chiarello
BATMAN #659
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Andy Kubert
Writer Grant Morrison continues his acclaimed run on BATMAN with fan-favorite artist Andy Kubert! After the shocking events of BATMAN #655, in which the Joker was shot point-blank in the face, the Clown Prince of Crime makes his triumphant return to Gotham to wreak havoc on the city and take his revenge on Batman! And as citizens of Gotham City will soon discover, the Joker’s reappearance is no laughing matter.
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DETECTIVE COMICS #825
Written by Royal McGraw
Art by Marcos Marz & Luciana del Negro
Cover by Simone Bianchi
The enigmatic Doctor Phosphorous is back in a story by rising stars Royal McGraw, Marcos Marz and Luciana del Negro! Alex Sartorius was believed to be dead, but rumors of his death have been greatly exaggerated! Now more powerful than ever, Doctor Phosphorous seeks to enact revenge on crime boss Rupert Thorne and only one man can stop his reign of terror: The Batman.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN THE BOY WONDER #5
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Variant cover by Miller
The Batman puts Dick Grayson to the ultimate test, and the orphaned aerialist must make a difficult choice before becoming Robin, the Boy Wonder!
Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Jim Lee & Scott Williams; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Frank Miller, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
Resolicited; on sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #4
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Wagner
Matt Wagner continues his exhilarating re-imagination of one of Batman’s earliest Golden Age adventures! Howling creatures of the night, gothic hideouts and sinister death traps — these are the machinations of Gotham’s latest scourge: the Mad Monk! A young Dark Knight Detective will soon discover that some horrors defy scientific analysis and methodological investigation!
On sale November 8 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US
NIGHTWING #126
Written by Marv Wolfman Cover by David Michael Beck
Art by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
The new adventures of Nightwing by Marv Wolfman, Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund continue! Nightwing finds himself in the uncomfortable position of trying to save the Raptor from the Police and the mysterious people who are trying to kill him. Plus, Dick Grayson is still having trouble finding a job!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #212
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Steve Scott & Nathan Massengill
Cover by Cliff Chiang
An offbeat, stand-alone Batman tale by Adam Beechen (ROBIN) and Steve Scott (SHADOWPACT)! Where can a young man take a hot date that isn’t clichéd? How about a crime scene on the rooftops of Gotham, to witness a Batman sighting?
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CATWOMAN #61
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Adam Hughes
Time for Catwoman to start worrying about the bomb!
A madman with a head full of film trivia has his finger on the button of an improvised nuke! Catwoman’s the only one who can stop the Film Freak before he turns Gotham City into an apocalyptic soundstage!
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ROBIN #156
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Freddie E. Williams II
Cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
On a Gotham rooftop in the dead of night, a life hangs in the balance for Robin to save...and not all the punches, kicks or utility belt weapons in the world can help him.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
HUNTRESS: DARK KNIGHT DAUGHTER TP
Written by Paul Levitz
Cover by Brian Bolland
Art by Joe Staton, Steve Mitchell, Bob Layton, Bruce Patterson and others
The first solo appearance and a run of backup adventures of the Huntress — the daughter of Earth-Two Batman and Catwoman — are finally collected in this special volume featuring a stunning cover by Brian Bolland! This volume includes stories from DC SUPER STARS #17, BATMAN FAMILY #18-20, and WONDER WOMAN #271-287, #289-290 and #294-295.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 27 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US
BATMAN/HUNTRESS: CRY FOR BLOOD TP
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Rick Burchett & Terry Beatty
Reoffered to coincide with HUNTRESS: DARK KNIGHT DAUGHTER, this volume collects the 6-issue miniseries written by Greg Rucka. When a mafia capo is discovered murdered by a crossbow, the Huntress’s weapon of choice, she must evade Batman and , with the aid of the mysterious Question, prove her innocence and determine who is trying to frame her.
On sale November 1 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • Relist
ACTION COMICS #845
Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner
Art and cover by Adam Kubert
The destined-to-be-classic tale of the Last Son of Krypton by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Adam Kubert continues! The explosive return of Bizarro threatens the future of Krypton's last son as Clark Kent and Lois Lane make one of the most heartbreaking decision of their lives. Plus, what does Lex Luthor have to do with all of this?
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN #658
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco
& Jesus Merino
In a horrific future where heroes, villains and lunatics are fighting to the death for what’s left of the world, Superman finally returns! But can even he save the planet? And which threat from this future is coming back to haunt the past?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #31
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Lex Luthor enlists Batman to raid Superman’s Fortress of Solitude in the hope of stopping the alien madness that has gripped all the outworlder heroes, but he must evade a Titan and get help from an unlikely Justice Leaguer!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERGIRL #12
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
Cover by Amanda Conner
It’s Supergirl vs. the League of Assassins and Batgirl! Cassandra Cain has something that creates a weakness in Kara — but what is it? Plus, more on Supergirl’s new — and deadly — boyfriend!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #1
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art and cover by Tim Sale
Don’t miss this first 6-part story arc in a brand-new ongoing Superman series, brought to you by the award-winning writer Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier) and artist Tim Sale (Superman: For All Seasons, Batman: Dark Victory)! Superman Confidential tells stories from key moments in the history of Superman. First up: the secrets of Kryptonite! Witness Superman's first encounter with the radioactive chunks of his home planet and learn how it changed his life.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Mark Chiarello
SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW Vol. 2 TP
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Don't miss this gorgeously illustrated softcover volume collecting SUPERMAN #210-215! Superman faces the mystery of how millions of people seemingly vanished without a trace — including the love of his life, Lois Lane — only to find that he may be responsible!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US
SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW Vol. 1 TP
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Reoffered to coinide with SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2! This volume collects the first half of the classic tale by Brian Azzarello and Jim Lee, originally presented in SUPERMAN #204-209! A cataclysmic event has struck the Earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected — not even Superman!
On sale November 1 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist
SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD Vol. 2 TP
Written by Jerry Siegel, John Byrne, Greg Rucka and others
Art by Curt Swan, Frank Miller, Matthew Clarke and others
Cover by Alex Ross
A second collection of Superman’s greatest adventures, reprinting several classic tales of Superman's battles between Luthor, Brainiac, Mr. Mxyztplk, and more! Features stories from SUPERMAN (first series) #130, #132, #141, #167, #233, #400, SUPERMAN (second series) #2, and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #500, #638.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 13 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD Vol. 1 TP
Written by Jerry Siegel, John Byrne, Elliott S. Maggin and others
Art by Curt Swan, Byrne, Mike Mignola, Lee Bermejo and others
Cover by Alex Ross
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD VOL. 2! This classic volume collects Superman's origin (SUPERMAN #1) as well as stories from SUPERMAN #65, #156, #247, #400, MAN OF STEEL #1, SUPERMAN (second series) #18) and ACTION COMICS #775!
On sale November 1 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist
52: WEEKS 26-30
Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid
Breakdowns by Keith Giffen
Art by various
Backup features by Waid and various
Covers by J.G. Jones
The story of the year continues in four more chapters of America's only weekly super-hero adventure!
WEEK 26: “How altruistic can you be when you’re funded by LexCorp?” Plus, The Origin of Hawkman by Waid and Joe Bennett.
WEEK 27: “It’s Jean Loring. Sue’s murderer.” Plus, The Origin of Power Girl by Waid and Adam Hughes.
WEEK 28: “Maybe our time here is over. Red Tornado’s gone walkabout.” Plus, The Origin of Catman by Waid and Dale Eaglesham.
WEEK 29: “Th-th-they’re going to kill me. S-S-Supergirl’s going to kill me.”
“That's — the BLACK MARVEL FAMILY?” Plus, The Origin of The Joker by Waid and Brian Bolland.
WEEK 30: Get ready for the story you never expected! "Batman...No More” — a full length 22-page adventure featuring Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd and...Batwoman?!?
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes.
Week 26 on sale November 1 • Week 27 on sale November 8
Week 28 on sale November 15 • Week 29 on sale November 22
Week 30 on sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE ALL-NEW ATOM #5
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Eddy Barrows & Trevor Scott
Cover by Ladrönn
The Atom is forced to leave Ivy Town unprotected to strike at the sub-atomic Waiting homeworld…only to be stopped by the vicious and villainous Dwarfstar! Worst of all, Dwarfstar reveals that both of them are wearing belts that are ticking time bombs...
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #47
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Phil Winslade & Butch Guice
Cover by Guice
While King Shark and young Arthur Curry are comrades-in-arms today, there was once an Aquaman whom that snaggle-toothed warrior found himself at odds with! The saga continues, with guest appearances from Mera and Vulko!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BIRDS OF PREY #100
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
and Paulo Sequiera & Robin Riggs
Cover by Jerry Ordway
It’s time to bring in new blood! Who will be asked to join Oracle in her all-new Birds Of Prey? Who will refuse, and who will fly the coop for good? Plus, a backup story following Black Canary and her new role in the DCU!
On sale November 15 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
THE BLUE BEETLE #9
Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers
Art and cover by Duncan Rouleau
The Beetle’s back in El Paso, and his best friends are rolling out the welcome mat! Sort of.
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE BLUE BEETLE: SHELLSHOCKED TP
Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers
Art by Cully Hamner, Duncan Rouleau, Cynthia Martin and Phil Moy
Cover by Duncan Rouleau
Collecting THE BLUE BEETLE #1-6! Tearing its way through the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE and INFINITE CRISIS, the mystical Blue Beetle scarab has chosen its new guardian: teenager Jaime Reyes! But supernatural powers can be a blessing or a curse, and when it comes to the powers of the Scarab, you don’t get one without the other.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 27 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US
CHECKMATE #8
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Jesus Saiz
Checkmate clashes with a rival agency on American soil!
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE CREEPER #4
Written by Steve Niles
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano
Batman guest stars as the Creeper investigates an abandoned, Alcatraz-like prison called the Gotham Tombs. Plus, if Ryder misses an episode of “You Are Wrong,” will Vera take Jack’s job? Get ready for a serious dose of Creeper-style monsters and mayhem!
On sale November 1 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #6
Written by Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo
Art and cover by Ken Lashley
“Lightning in a Bottle” concludes with a duel to the death on Keystone Bridge!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #31
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
The penultimate chapter of “In My Father's House!” The mystery villain’s plan is revealed — and it’s a plan that stretches throughout the DCU. But as Firestorm races against the clock to stop him, Firehawk holds a secret that may lead to nuclear armageddon!
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GREEN LANTERN #16
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Part 4 of “Wanted: Hal Jordan,” guest-starring Alan Scott, Green Arrow, Arsenal and more! A fugitive on the run for murder, Hal Jordan must find the man who holds the key to his innocence: John Stewart. But what happens if John’s cover is blown? And what bizarre alien presence has he discovered? Plus, more on the Guardians’ mysterious mission.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #6
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art and cover by Gibbons & Michael Bair
Hunting kidnappers in a strange city, Guy Gardner finds his greatest enemy is the city itself. On the planet Korugar, a Lantern faces hatred and rejection and, across the cosmos, another Lantern’s heart is broken.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES VOL. 6 HC
Written by Gardner Fox & John Broome
Art and cover by Gil Kane & Syd Greene
The Silver Age adventures of one of DC’s greatest heroes continue in Volume 6 of THE GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES! Reprinting GREEN LANTERN #39-47 (1965-1966), this volume includes the classic Hal Jordan GL stories “The Secret Origin of the Guardians,” “The Other Side of the World” and “Green Lantern Lives Again!”
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US
GUY GARDNER: COLLATERAL DAMAGE #1
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Chaykin
On the fringes of the Rann-Thanagar War, G’Nort of the Green Lantern Corps must find an arbiter to broker a peace deal! What neutral part does he find? None other than Guy Gardner!
Wait…Guy? Peace? Neutral?
On sale November 29 • 1 of 2 • Prestige Format • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri
CONNOR HAWKE: DRAGON’S BLOOD #1
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Derec Donovan
> Don’t miss the first issue of an explosive new miniseries written by Chuck Dixon (ROBIN, NIGHTWING) with art by Derec Donovan (Jubilee)! An archery contest beckons Oliver Queen’s bow-bending son Connor Hawke to the far end of the globe. Accompanied by his old pal Eddie Fyers, Connor accepts the invitation. But a much darker game is afoot, and Connor’s life will never be the same!
On sale November 22 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Edited by Michael Wright
GREEN ARROW #68
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
It’s the end of Ollie’s training just before he returned to Star City — and at more than full strength! But at what cost — and with whom at his side?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ION #8
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten
Cover by Kalman Andraszofsky
Kyle visits a remote world of barbaric splendor, intending to make amends for the destruction they believe he caused. But Kyle finds himself confronted by drawn swords and a very angry princess! And the cosmic being who’s been watching from the wings makes his move!
On sale November 15 • 8 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
HAWKGIRL #58
Written by Walter Simonson
Art by Joe Bennett
Cover by Howard Chaykin
Hawkgirl may have reached the end of the line, when a refugee from the Rann-Thanagar War shows her the only way out of his makeshift cage/prison could be in a body bag!
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JLA CLASSIFIED #29
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Killian Plunkett & Tom Nguyen
Part 4 of the 6-part “Sacred Trust.” The JLA sinks deeper and deeper undercover…until their cover is blown wide open on the battlefield — leaving their mission against two warring armies of metahumans a failure!
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JSA CLASSIFIED #19
Written by Scott Beatty
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Cover by Morales
Part 1 of the 2-part “Skin Game,” written by Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE) with art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair (IDENTITY CRISIS)! The stolen body-part market is booming in the metahuman world, as a series of mysterious “thefts” involving the enhanced working “parts” of various metahumans draws the interest
of Dr. Mid-Nite himself!
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope
Cover by Michael Turner
Variant cover by J. G. Jones
Brad Meltzer and Ed Benes continue their best-selling saga of the “Tornado’s Path” as the true mastermind behind the latest threat to the League is finally revealed! And an old friend reappears. Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Michael Turner; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by J. G. Jones, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JONAH HEX #13
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Jordi Bernet
Part 1 of a horrifying 3-part tale never before told:the weird Western origin of Jonah Hex, illustrated by European comics legend Jordi Bernet!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MARTIAN MANHUNTER #4
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art and cover by Al Barrionuevo & Bit
The Martian Manhunter and his new allies are under attack from all sides! It’s up to J’ohn to keep the peace between the humans he has sworn to protect and the last remnants of his long-lost Martian civilization.
On sale November 8 • 4 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE NEXT #5
Written by Tad Williams
Art and cover by Dietrich Smith & Walden Wong
A showdown between Superman and Sion! Metron warns that the entire Metaverse is threatened! Monikka Wong and her other-dimensional companions are caught between the Fist of the Iron Ring and the end of everything!
On sale November 1 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE OMEGA MEN #2
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art and cover by Henry Flint
Hot on the stardust trail of the oldest artifact in the universe, the Omega Men crash land on earth — dragging with them the battling Spider Guild, L.E.G.I.O.N., and a mysterious female alien. Only one thing stands in the way of a planet-wide cosmic doomsday: the heroes of Earth!
On sale November 15 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MYSTERY IN SPACE #3
Written by Jim Starlin
Art by Shane Davis & Matt “Batt” Banning
and Starlin & Al Milgrom
Cover by Davis & Banning
The mystery surrounding Captain Comet intensifies with interstellar urgency, and a hero must test the limits of his newfound power! Hardcore Station was supposed to be the shadowy corner of the galaxy where you go when you don’t want to be found — but Comet has unknown enemies around every corner! Plus, The Weird continues his odyssey!
On sale November 1 • 3 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
OMAC #5
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Renato Guedes
The return of Brother Eye! The young man trapped in the last OMAC is humanity’s last hope, but with Brother Eye up and running, the creation of more OMACs can’t be too far behind…
On sale November 1 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
NEW TEEN TITANS: TERRA INCOGNITO TP
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art and cover by George Pérez & Romeo Tanghal
An amazing new volume collecting NEW TEEN TITANS #28-34 and NEW TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #2! Tara Markov is rescued from kidnappers by Changeling. Thus begins her quest to use her powers over earth and gravity for good, and join the team as Terra. Does this obnoxious young powerhouse have what it takes to be a team player?
Advance-solicited; on sale December 13 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US
NEW TEEN TITANS: WHO IS DONNA TROY TP
Written by Marv Wolfman and Phil Jimenez
Art by George Pérez, Jimenez, Dick Giordano and others
Cover by George Pérez & Jimenez
Reoffered to coincide with NEW TEEN TITANS: TERRA INCOGNITO, this volume focuses on one of the most popular Titans members ever! This book collects THE NEW TEEN TITANS #38, TALES OF THE NEW TEEN TITANS #50, THE NEW TITANS #50-55 and TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES 2003.
On sale November 1 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US • RELIST
OUTSIDERS #42
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Matthew Clark, Ron Randall & Art Thibert
Cover by Daniel Acuña
The team gets back on the grid just as Sivana takes an entire city right off it!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
RUSH CITY #5
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Timothy Green II & Rick Magyar
Cover by Jock
Rush gets an offer he can’t refuse — or outrun! When a gangland massacre paints the streets red, Diego locks into a death race with the mob, the Feds and a mafia don who’s most likely insane!
On sale November 29 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SACHS AND VIOLENS TP
Written by Peter David
Art and cover by George Pérez
Juanita Jean Sachs is a model-turned-crusader. Ernie “Violens” Sachs is a war-scarred photographer with major anger management issues. Cross them at your own risk.
They are two people who battle some of the greatest evils of our society: Pornography. Murder. White Slavery. Religious fanaticism. And why do they do it? Because they get an erotic charge from risking their lives.
SACHS AND VIOLENS created a sensation when their miniseries first debuted in 1993. Now, for the first-time ever, the saga from New York Times best-selling author Peter David (AQUAMAN, Star Trek: Imzadi) and acclaimed artist George Pérez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, JLA/AVENGERS) is collected in a single volume, with a new cover by Pérez and an introduction from David!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 6
128 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
SECRET SIX #6
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Karl Kerschl
The final issue! The Secret Six take on Vandal Savage in his mountain lair, and not all will live to tell the tale! You can’t miss this one!
On sale November 29 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SHADOWPACT #7
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Cory Walker
Dr. Gotham has ordered the destruction of the Shadowpact! Ragman and the Enchantress have been transformed into Hellhounds…and the new supervillain team known as the Congregation could outnumber even the JLA!
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #2
Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello
Art by Eric Battle & Prentis Rollins and Cliff Chiang
Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
Old habits die hard — even for a dead cop.
Detective Allen thinks the case is closed when a slumlord and his deranged murderer get what’s coming to them at the hands of his alter ego…the Spectre! But he’s in for big surprise when the cosmic authority over crime, guilt, and punishment mysteriously continues to haunt the wretched Gotham tenement.
Plus, more of Azzarello’s & Chiang’s Dr. Thirteen!
On sale November 8 • 2 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #4
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Howard Porter
Magic hits the Middle East as the trials continue for young Freddy Freeman. Freddie’s still striving to earn back the full power of Shazam, while the Counsel of Merlin’s own candidate for the power, Sabina, sabotages Freddy at every turn!
On sale November 22 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #24
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray
Cover by Kitson
The team struggles against a Legion of Super-Powered Villains that may be connected to the mysteries surrounding Supergirl. Plus, the return of a Legionnaire you never thought you'd see again. And just who is Tarik the Mute?
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SHOWCASE PRESENTS SHAZAM VOL. 1 TP
Written by Dennis O’Neill, E. Nelson Bridwell and Elliott Maggin
Art by C.C. Beck, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dave Cockrum, Dick Giordano and others
Cover by Bob Oksner
This edition collects all of the new stories from SHAZAM! #1-35 (1973-1978)! The Big Red Cheese is joined by the members of the Marvel Family including Mary Marvel and Capt. Marvel Junior, as they battle the menaces of Black Adam, Dr. Sivana and the Monster Society of Evil!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 6 • 560 pg, B&W, $16.99 US
UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #5
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Jusin Gray
Art and cover by Daniel Acuña
The covert agency SHADE unleashes a new metahuman threat that leaves the Freedom Fighters powerless! Can Uncle Sam save his team from certain doom?
On sale November 22 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE WARLORD #10
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Phil Winslade
The Warlord encounters a diabolical temptress who is not at all what she seems! Don’t miss this tale of sword-and-sorcery mysticism!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue
TEEN TITANS #41
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Tony Daniel & Kevin Conrad
Cover by Daniel
The explosive “Titans Around the World” story concludes with the team finding Raven! Will she bring back a Titans who died?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE BATMAN STRIKES! #27
Written by Scott Beatty
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Dave McCaig
When is a Catwoman not a thief? When she’s been hired by a bank to test their security, that’s when. But when Bruce Wayne finds out about the bank’s shady dealings, only Batman save Catwoman from a trap that even she can’t escape!
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #27
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Carlo Barberi & Bob Petrecca
Cover by Ty Templeton
The Parasite is on a rampage in Metropolis! With Superman out of town on Justice League business, can Black Lightning, Steel and the rest of the Leaguers hold their own?
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
TEEN TITANS GO! #37
Written by J. Torres
Art by Sean Galloway
Cover by Todd Nauck
It’s another holiday with the Teen Titans! As if having to take on the mischevious magician Mumbo wasn’t enough, things get really crazy when Starfire’s pet Silkie gets a hold of Mumbo’s magic hat!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
WILL EISNER’S THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Vol. 20 HC
Written by Will Eisner
Art and cover by Eisner
Will Eisner’s masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in WILL EISNER’S THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 20, collecting the Spirit Sections from January 1 to July 2, 1950 and featuring such classic stories as “Sand Saref,” “Sammy and Delilah” and “The Good Old Days.”
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 196 pg, FC, $49.99 US
KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG #3
Written by Jesse Leon McCann
Art by Min S. Ku & Jeff Albrecht
Cover by Scott Jeralds
A harvest moon foretells trouble for Krypto and Streaky!
On sale November 15 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #7
Written by Man of Action, Alain Matz and Tom Warburton
Art by Dario Brizuela, Kim Arndt, John Delaney, Robert Smith and Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Clay Croker
Ben learns that heroes aren’t always big bruisers who punch things. Meanwhile, Coop and Jaime have to defend the earth from a ravenous alien experiment gone bad!
On sale November 8
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #27
Written by Scott Cunningham, Robbie Busch and Jim Alexander
Art by by Gary Fields, Christopher Cook, Matt Jenkins and others
Cover by Robert Pope & Mike DeCarlo
Look out, Endsville! Aliens are coming, and Grim, Billy and Mandy are your only chance of survival!
On sale November 22
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
LOONEY TUNES #144
Written by Sholly Fisch, Earl Kress, and Robbie Busch
Art by Neal Sternecky, Omar Aranda, Scott McRae and Alberto Saichann
Cover by Scott Gross
A special all-Daffy and Porky issue! See them team up to outwit Yosemite Sam, then follow them on their own separate adventures.
On sale November 1
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
SCOOBY-DOO #114
Written by Robbie Busch, Frank Strom and Jymn Magon
Art by Robert Pope, Scott Jeralds, Vince DePorter and others
Cover by Pope & Scott McRae
Mystery, Inc. faces turmoil at Thanksgiving when they come face-to-face with The Turkey Terror at Two-thousand Feet! Plus, zombie-cowboys invade a mid-western mall, and a Japanese restaurant is haunted by a spooky Samurai. Zoinks!
On sale November 15
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
MAD #472
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
More fun-filled hilarity and knee-slapping humor as only MAD can deliver!
On sale November 1 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US
MAD KIDS #5
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
The new magazine for kids 8 to 10 years old continues!
Don”t miss fun-filled games, puzzles, interviews, posters and lots of laughs — plus the all-new adventures of Spy vs. Spy Jr.
On sale November 8 • 64 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US
EMMA Vol. 2
Written and illustrated by Kaoru Mori
CMX. London’s elite society places great importance on class differences, but William Jones does not. He regards Emma as a beautiful, charming young woman, not merely a servant. After their first real date, things seem to be going in a positive direction for them. But the leisurely pace of the growing relationship between Emma and William ends when tragedy strikes at home, forcing Emma to leave the house she shared with Mrs. Stownar. Meanwhile, when the rest of William’s brothers and sisters show up, they discover their brother’s budding relationship and try to bring it to a screeching halt.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 13
5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+
MOON CHILD Vol. 5
Written and illustrated by Reiko Shimizu
CMX. Jimmy can save the Earth by quickly maturing into his female form and loving a mer-man. But his brother Teruto made other plans. With a witch’s help, he possessed the rich and powerful Gil Owen. Now his new pawn is wreaking havoc in New York. Will Teruto hasen the destruction foretold in the mer-people’s prophecies?
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20
5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
TENJHO TENGE Vol. 11
Written and illustrated by Oh! great
CMX. The battle between Soichiro and Mazata on sacred Enmi ground reaches its stunning conclusion! Though Mazata has jettisoned his mechanical arms, he still possesses the even deadlier Dragon Claws. But when the Black Dragon within Soichiro comes out to play, things get ugly!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20
5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+
OYAYUBIHIME INFINITY Vol. 3
Written and illustrated by Toru Fujieda
CMX. Things just keep getting more and more confusing for the kids with the butterfly-shaped birthmarks on their thumbs. After Kanoko and Mike touched their thumbs together, Kanoko was left reeling from the past life vision that was revealed to her. Is she really the reincarnation of the tragic Agemaki? And if so, who is her destined lover? It might be Tsuchiya, but he’s convinced that he and Maya are fated to be together. Newcomer Arata is convinced that it is his path that is joined to Kanoko’s. None of this sits well with Tsubame, who started all of this reincarnation talk in the first place and won’t give up Kanoko without a fight!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 27
5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
PIECES OF A SPIRAL Vol. 6
Written and illustrated by Kaimu Tachibana
CMX. The tangled web of the past must be sorted out before the unfinished battles of the last world overwhelm the present? Mayuko was reincarnated in this world to keep her promise to Bishu. She seems to be a valuable new ally for Bishu’s heirs, Sakuya and Wakyo. But can this sorceress’s real intentions be divined?
Advance-solicited; on sale December 6
5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
SEIMADEN Vol. 7
Written and illustrated by You Higuri
CMX. When the demons step up their attacks, a desperate Roddrick enters a pact with Zadei to destroy the invaders, which his co-conspirator does with his typical zeal. Down in the underworld, Karon — ruler of the demons — tends to Hilda, whose near-fatal wounds he has miraculously healed. But Hilda is only a stepping-stone for the Lord of Hades, who is on his way to conquering Laures!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 27
5" x 7.375" • 180 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
RED MENACE #1
Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DiMeo & Adam Brody
Art by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey
Cover by Jerry Ordway
Variant cover by Darwyn Cooke
Writers Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo (THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE) and comics-newcomer Adam Brody (star of The O.C.) — with art by fan-favorite Jerry Ordway (TOP 10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT, JSA) & inker Al Vey — present what's sure to be the most talked-about miniseries of the fall. RED MENACE is a story of heroes and the corrupt leaders they must take a stand against!
Los Angeles, 1953: Home to bent cops, smooth criminals, and curvaceous starlets; where the glamour and wealth of Hollywood and Beverly Hills collide with the crime and grit of Chinatown. Amidst this startling contrast, American ideals are under siege by Joseph McCarthy and the H.U.A.C. trials, rooting out communist threats where ever they may lie — even in the ranks of the super heroic! Can there be any doubt about the loyalties of L.A.’s greatest and most patriotic hero, the Eagle? America is about to find out the hard way!
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Darwyn Cooke, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 22 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott Peterson
STORMWATCH: PHD #1
Written by Christos N. Gage
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke
Variant covers by Trevor Hairsine
The excitement of WorldStorm continues as Christos Gage (DEADSHOT,
TVs Numb3rs) and Doug Mahnke (JLA, TEAM ZERO) bring an incredible new vision to this WildStorm Universe cornerstone!
Originally a U.N. crisis intervention force with a global reach, StormWatch suffered a very visible and crippling blow following a catastrophe in New York City. With their limitations now exposed, facing budget cuts and internal gutting, former Weatherman Jackson King is tasked with a near-impossible mission: develop new methods of superpowered-being apprehension and containment on a shoestring budget. Gone are the fancy orbital satellites and matter-teleportation services, traded for a dingy office staffed with second-rate heroes and former villains to combat the growing crisis of post-human threats. Does humanity — and this Post Human Division — stand a chance?
Retailers: This issue will feature 3 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Doug Mahnke; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Trevor Hairsine, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered; one copy of Variant Edition B, with a pencil version of the cover by Trevor Hairsine, may be ordered for every 50 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy
MIDNIGHTER #1
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story
Variant cover A by Michael Golden
Variant cover B by Sprouse
From the pages of the Authority comes the Midnighter, the world’s most lethal weapon, in a new Worldstorm series written by Garth Ennis (PREACHER, THE BOYS) with art by the acclaimed team of Chris Sprouse & Karl Story (TOM STRONG)!
The Midnighter, returning from a mission in war-torn Afghanistan, is accosted as he enters the Carrier. Something is terribly wrong; these unseen assailants take him down too easily and then drag him though the teleportation door to an unknown location. After regaining consciousness he is given a cryptic choice: either kill a mass murderer or die!
Retailers: This issue will feature 3 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Michael Golden, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered; one copy of Variant Edition B, with a pencil version of the cover by Chris Sprouse, may be ordered for every 50 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott Dunbier
WILDCATS #2
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Variant cover A by Erik Larsen
Variant cover B by Jim Lee
A deadly super-villain escapes from a prison space station — by leaping to Earth. The Wildcats must use all their cunning, strength and brains in order to capture him and still maintain their covert status quo. All goes according to plan, except for one little hiccup — he kills them all on live television!
Retailers: This issue will feature 3 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Jim Lee & Scott Williams; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Erik Larsen, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered; one copy of Variant Edition B, with a pencil version of the cover by Jim Lee, may be ordered for every 50 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DEATHBLOW #2
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Carlos D’Anda
Variant cover by J.G. Jones
Michael Cray, a little worse for wear, is back in the United States and the government's keeping a tight leash on him. His next mission: spend time with his family. Will a little rest and relaxation heal the wounds that haunt Deathblow’s mind?
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Carlos D’Anda; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by J.G. Jones, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GEN13 #2
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Talent Caldwell & Matt “Batt” Banning
Variant cover by Ed McGuinness & Sandra Hope
The new mysteries of the teenage super-team unfold, courtesy of writer Gail Simone and artists Talent Caldwell and Batt! Following the manifestation of their powers, the kids find themselves at the mercy of I.O. and their “doctors.” But what’s the ultimate motivation for the battery of tests and experiments being performed on the kids? Is there have any hope of escape? And how does John Lynch play into everything?
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Talent Caldwell & Matt “Batt” Banning; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Ed McGuinness & Sandra Hope may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WETWORKS #3
Written by Mike Carey
Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend
Variant cover by Jason Pearson
The tension mounts as Dane, Red and Ab-Death investigate another gruesome crime scene and make a frightening discovery — which soon leads them to a nasty encounter with the cause of the carnage! Meanwhile, Ashe and the recently revived Mother-One embark on a rescue mission. But most importantly, what is the secret of the Blood Box?
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Whilce Portacio; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Jason Pearson, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ALBION TP
Plot by Alan Moore
Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion
Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman
Cover by Dave Gibbons
Discover how legendary writer Alan Moore resurrects the lost heroes of Britain’s yesteryear in this volume collecting the acclaimed ALBION miniseries! Find out who Robot Archie, the Steel Claw, Captain Hurrican and the Spider really were and where they’ve been all this time!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US
BATTLER BRITTON #5
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Colin Wilson
Cover by Garry Leach
The smashing conclusion to the epic battle tale! Deep behind enemy lines, Battler and Gilhooley make a terrifying discovery: a huge encampment of Panzer Tanks. Now they must somehow get word to their squadron and cause as much damage as possible without being captured or killed!
On sale November 1 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #2
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Anderson
Cover by Alex Ross
Who is The Emissary? What is his message for the world, and how is this cosmic being linked to the Apollo Eleven? Even as cosmic concerns rock the world, more private ones rock the city.
Astro City’s biggest, most dramatic epic continues as the gangwar erupts and Charles and Royal are both caught up in it. As one brother’s life begins to fall apart, the other finds success, bringing him deeper and deeper into danger. And the arrival of Jitterjack, the Divided Man, brings a face from the past into the brothers’ lives — which will spin them further and further into
the Dark Age.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE BOYS #5
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Darick Robertson
The Teenage Kix have learned who was responsible for their recent public relations nightmare — and it’s payback time! But things won’t go as planned for either side, as Hughie must cope with the horrors of war.
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
CLAW THE UNCONQUERED #6
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Andy Smith
It’s Claw vs. Claw! The blood-soaked hero finally comes face-to-face with the gruesome reality of the prophecy — and it’s a battle to save all humanity in this senses-shattering issue! Does he have the strength to overcome an evil version…of himself?
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue
A MAN CALLED KEV #4
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Carlos Ezquerra
Cover by Glenn Fabry
It’s a duel to the death as Kev and his mate Danny battle a truckload of mercs and one nasty ninja! Even with a man-eating tiger on their side, do these former S.A.S.ers have a chance at success?
On sale November 22 •4 of 5
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
MANIFEST ETERNITY #6
Written by Scott Lobdell
Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen
Witness the horrific origin of one of the series most popular and enduring characters: the 8-year-old Captain Rave! Find out how Earth’s ultimate weapon had her first introduction to the minions of Magewhole, and what drives her to destroy this relentless enemy!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • final issue
ROKKIN #5
Written by Andy Hartnell
Art & Cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis
Arness and Evy’s epic journey kicks into high gear as they outrun a band of assassins who have been dispatched from Demortia itself. With the price on their heads growing higher by the day, will Arness and Evy be able to trust their lives and secrets with anyone? Or even each other?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WRAITHBORN TP
Written by Marcia Chen Cover by Benitez & Weems
Art by Joe Benitez, Joe Weems and Victor Llamas
Don’t miss this lavishly illustrated volume collecting the 6-issue miniseries! Melanie Moore was an ordinary high school girl with a regular life, until she unexpectedly became the sole possessor of the ancient power of the Wraithborn. Now she must fight for her life as little by little she gains the knowledge to wield this mighty power — and possibly save the world at the same time!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 6 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US
NINJA SCROLL #3
Written by J. Torres
Art and cover by Michael Chang Ting Yu
Variant cover by Jim Lee
Jubei is putting together the pieces of the mystery of his “new” surroundings — with the help of a long-dead ally: the ninja Kagero! Can he escape this strange new reality — or will he be stranded there forever?
Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Michael Chang Ting Yu; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Jim Lee, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET #2
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Kevin West
Cover by Tony Harris
Freddy Krueger has returned to haunt Springwood in this terrifying new series! As the monster stalks the dreams of the new family, a mysterious little girl keeps appearing in the dreams and foiling Freddy’s murderous fun. What secret does she hold? And does a former Army Ranger, trained in sleep deprivation and Zen techniques, stand a chance against the this evil master of dreams?
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE #1
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Wesley Craig
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Variant cover by Tim Bradstreet
To coincide with the release of New Line’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, get ready for the debut of a frightening new series that will explore the mystery that surrounds Travis County and the horrific Hewitt family! From the demented minds of writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Majestic, LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) and artist Wesley Craig (Touch) comes a tale of unparalleled terror and unique insight into small-town America.
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Lee Bermejo; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Tim Bradstreet, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Ben Abernathy
CROSSING MIDNIGHT #1
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Jim Fern & Rob Hunter
Cover by J.H. Williams III
Mike Carey — writer of the Eisner-nominated Lucifer and Ultimate Fantastic Four — returns to the magical world of twisted horror in a new Vertigo monthly series drawn by the breakout art team of Jim Fern (Fables) & Rob Hunter (The First). In modern-day Japan, Kai and his twin sister Toshi are born on opposite sides of midnight. But that casual line in time will have disastrous effects on their lives: Their friends will go missing; commonplace knives will hide deadly secrets; and Kai and Toshi will have to save themselves and their entire family from their own horrible destinies.
Set in contemporary Nagasaki, Crossing Midnight taps into Japanese and Korean horror to mix the mythology of The Sandman with the fantasy of films like Hayao’s Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. Together, Mike Carey and Jim Fern come up with flights of fantasy tethered to a reality where children are stolen, innocence corrupted, and where two teenagers will have to stare down bizarre beings capable of very visceral terrors.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Karen Berger
100 BULLETS #78
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
Now that all the major players are south of the border, the real trouble is only beginning. And with that many dangerous characters in one setting, it certainly won’t be a relaxing trip to Mexico for all involved.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
100 BULLETS VOL. 10: DECAYED TP
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
The noir masterpiece continues in 100 BULLETS VOL. 10: DECAYED, collecting issues #68-75 of the acclaimed Vertigo series. Following Lono’s ascension to warlord for the houses of the Trust, the last remaining Minutemen are activated as the players on both sides ready themselves for the endgame of their private war.
Advance-solicted; on sale December 27
192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
AMERICAN SPLENDOR #3
Written by Harvey Pekar
Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli
Art by Dean Haspiel, Rick Geary, Steve Vance, Hunt Emerson, Josh Neufeld, Zachary Baldus, Ty Templeton and Gary Dumm
From the streets of Cleveland, Harvey Pekar creates a portrait of everyday life spanning decades past to the not-too-distant future. Childhood fistfights, early morning medical worries and the unsettled demographics of Pekar’s venerable city come together in these eight all-new, ad-free stories, illustrated by some of the most inventive artists in comics.
On sale November 1 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, B&W, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
AMERICAN VIRGIN #9
Written by Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan & Ryan Kelly
Cover by Joshua Middleton
The epilogue to “Going Down” spins American Virgin into all-new territory. Adrift in a sea of seething sexuality, sworn virgin Adam Chamberlain is out of his element, out of his comfort zone, out of time, and from the looks of things, close to coming out of the closet. But why isn’t he running away from the land down under and its string of temptations? His one true love, Cassie, thinks she knows the answer…but she’s dead…isn’t she?
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
DMZ #13
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli
Cover by Wood
Artist Riccardo Burchielli returns for the 5-part “Public Works” story arc. Now that he’s a free agent after severing his contract with Liberty News, Matty goes undercover as a day laborer on various construction sites around the city. And it doesn’t take long before he stumbles on some shady business with Trustwell, Inc., the corporation behind most of the reconstruction.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
THE EXTERMINATORS #11
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Mike Hawthorne
Cover by Philip Bond
Part 1 of the 2-part “Brother #38,” featuring guest art by Mike Hawthorne (Queen and Country, Umbra). The mysterious Dr. Saloth reveals an unexpected romantic side as he courts his would-be soul mate, Professor Neal, with some dining al fresco amongst the vermin of the evening. But that’s not all he reveals, as Neal awakens hideous secrets from Saloth’s long-buried past.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
DEADMAN #4
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by John Watkiss
Part 4 of the 5-part debut story arc. Scott forces Brandon to confront a series of possible realities, dimensions where death is far from the worst fate. While back in this reality, the bomber-jacketed assassins try to show Brandon and Sarah that getting killed is about as real as it gets.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES #55
Written by Bill Willingham Cover by James Jean
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha and Inaki Miranda
The Homelands’ conference is wrapping up and the drums of war are beginning to sound. It looks like insignificant Pinocchio is the only one who can stop it — if he can convince the others to stand down. If only Pinocchio didn’t have the oratory skills of an underachieving cinderblock...
This issue also includes a free preview of CROSSING MIDNIGHT #1.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES VOL. 8: WOLVES TP
Written by Bill Willingham
Cover by James Jean
Art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Shawn McManus, Andrew Pepoy
Collecting issues #48-51 of writer and creator Bill Willingham's award-winning Vertigo series, WOLVES also includes newly-created maps of Fabletown and the Homelands illustrated by Willingham and, as a special bonus, Willingham's complete script to the double-sized issue #50.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS
JACK OF FABLES #5
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by James Jean
Captive Fables, divided into dozens of four-man escape teams, have scattered to the four winds, throwing the evil librarians of the Golden Boughs Retirement Village into chaos. But before Jack can lead his escape team to safety he first has to defeat the perusing Bagmen in single, unarmed combat. Here’s the problem though: No one has ever defeated a Bagman in single unarmed combat!
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
HELLBLAZER #226
Written by Denise Mina
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Part 3 of the 5-Part “The Red Right Hand.” With the British Army closing in one side and roving gangs of hungry Praexis demons in track suits on the other, John — with the help of an old friend — revisits the Third Place. What he learns there does not bode well for Glasgow or the world beyond.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
LOVELESS #13
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Danijel Zezelj
Cover by Marcelo Frusin
Featuring guest art by Danijel Zezelj, this stand-alone one-shot tells the back story of Colonel Silas Redd, from his rise through the ranks of the Union Army to his current status as marked-man in Blackwater. In a town full of secrets, what does Redd have to hide, and how does that play into the plans of Wes and Ruth Cutter?
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
NEIL GAIMAN AND CHARLES VESS’S STARDUST HC
Written by Neil Gaiman
Art and cover by Charles Vess
Don’t miss an amazing new oversized hardcover edition of the classic tale written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN) and illustrated by Charles Vess, soon to be a major motion picture!
In a Victorian-era tale of magic and romance, young Tristran Thorn falls in love with the town beauty and must go on an incredible coming-of-age journey in order to capture her heart. Living in the small countryside town of Wall, one night Tristran vows to his beloved to retrieve a fallen star that they witnessed crashing down from the heavens. Now to gain his love’s hand, he must leave behind his home and embark on a journey that will define the meaning of true love. Told through breathtaking painted illustrations, this fairytale for adults is a true masterpiece in storytelling.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3
7.5" x 11.625" • 232 pg, FC, $39.99 US • MATURE READERS
TESTAMENT #12
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art by Peter Gross & Gary Erskine
Cover by Liam Sharp
A sexual tryst between warring gods alters the story itself into a new permutation of the series Comic Buyer’s Guide calls, “the most assured and original project to emerge from Vertigo since SANDMAN.” With guest art from Peter Gross (LUCIFER) & Gary Erskine (THE FILTH), this tale reveals how Biblical and modern storylines diverge - as Dinah is attacked in one reality, and Miriam in the other.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Y: THE LAST MAN #51
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
Part 3 of the 4-part “Motherland.” With the long-awaited revelation of who or what caused the plague that killed every man except for Yorick Brown, will new life be created or old ones snuffed out?
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE OTHER SIDE #2
Written by Jason Aaron
Art and cover by Cameron Stewart
The hard-hitting miniseries examining life on opposing sides of the Vietnam War continues as PFC Bill Everette lands in Vietnam to a less than welcoming committee consisting of his fellow Marines, a new set vengeful spirits, and the locals — who might hate him more than his Viet-Cong enemies. Meanwhile, Vo Dai makes his way south to the waiting battle, and soon discovers he has his own set of terrifying demons to battle along the way.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
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BATMAN/THE SPIRIT
Written by Jeph Loeb & Darwyn Cooke
Art by Cooke & J. Bone
Cover by Cooke
Will Eisner’s legendary hero The Spirit returns for a monumental meeting with the Dark Knight in this special one-shot event written by comics luminaries Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/ BATMAN) & Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER) with art by Cooke & J. Bone!
When the American Criminologist Association holds its annual convention, its members are unaware that America’s criminals are holding a gathering of their own. And when Batman’s rogue gallery joins forces with the Spirit’s colorful criminals, things can only get worse!
With dozens of villains on the loose and the nation’s security at stake, two very different crimefighters must come together to save the day. Guest-starring just about everyone from the supporting casts of both comic-book icons — including Robin, Catwoman, the Joker, Ebony, P’Gell, Commissioner Dolan and more — this is an historic comics event you won’t want to miss!
On sale November 29 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US Edited by Mark Chiarello
BATMAN #659
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Andy Kubert
Writer Grant Morrison continues his acclaimed run on BATMAN with fan-favorite artist Andy Kubert! After the shocking events of BATMAN #655, in which the Joker was shot point-blank in the face, the Clown Prince of Crime makes his triumphant return to Gotham to wreak havoc on the city and take his revenge on Batman! And as citizens of Gotham City will soon discover, the Joker’s reappearance is no laughing matter.
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DETECTIVE COMICS #825
Written by Royal McGraw
Art by Marcos Marz & Luciana del Negro
Cover by Simone Bianchi
The enigmatic Doctor Phosphorous is back in a story by rising stars Royal McGraw, Marcos Marz and Luciana del Negro! Alex Sartorius was believed to be dead, but rumors of his death have been greatly exaggerated! Now more powerful than ever, Doctor Phosphorous seeks to enact revenge on crime boss Rupert Thorne and only one man can stop his reign of terror: The Batman.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN THE BOY WONDER #5
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Variant cover by Miller
The Batman puts Dick Grayson to the ultimate test, and the orphaned aerialist must make a difficult choice before becoming Robin, the Boy Wonder!
Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Jim Lee & Scott Williams; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Frank Miller, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
Resolicited; on sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #4
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Wagner
Matt Wagner continues his exhilarating re-imagination of one of Batman’s earliest Golden Age adventures! Howling creatures of the night, gothic hideouts and sinister death traps — these are the machinations of Gotham’s latest scourge: the Mad Monk! A young Dark Knight Detective will soon discover that some horrors defy scientific analysis and methodological investigation!
On sale November 8 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US
NIGHTWING #126
Written by Marv Wolfman Cover by David Michael Beck
Art by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
The new adventures of Nightwing by Marv Wolfman, Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund continue! Nightwing finds himself in the uncomfortable position of trying to save the Raptor from the Police and the mysterious people who are trying to kill him. Plus, Dick Grayson is still having trouble finding a job!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #212
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Steve Scott & Nathan Massengill
Cover by Cliff Chiang
An offbeat, stand-alone Batman tale by Adam Beechen (ROBIN) and Steve Scott (SHADOWPACT)! Where can a young man take a hot date that isn’t clichéd? How about a crime scene on the rooftops of Gotham, to witness a Batman sighting?
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CATWOMAN #61
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Adam Hughes
Time for Catwoman to start worrying about the bomb!
A madman with a head full of film trivia has his finger on the button of an improvised nuke! Catwoman’s the only one who can stop the Film Freak before he turns Gotham City into an apocalyptic soundstage!
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ROBIN #156
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Freddie E. Williams II
Cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
On a Gotham rooftop in the dead of night, a life hangs in the balance for Robin to save...and not all the punches, kicks or utility belt weapons in the world can help him.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
HUNTRESS: DARK KNIGHT DAUGHTER TP
Written by Paul Levitz
Cover by Brian Bolland
Art by Joe Staton, Steve Mitchell, Bob Layton, Bruce Patterson and others
The first solo appearance and a run of backup adventures of the Huntress — the daughter of Earth-Two Batman and Catwoman — are finally collected in this special volume featuring a stunning cover by Brian Bolland! This volume includes stories from DC SUPER STARS #17, BATMAN FAMILY #18-20, and WONDER WOMAN #271-287, #289-290 and #294-295.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 27 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US
BATMAN/HUNTRESS: CRY FOR BLOOD TP
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Rick Burchett & Terry Beatty
Reoffered to coincide with HUNTRESS: DARK KNIGHT DAUGHTER, this volume collects the 6-issue miniseries written by Greg Rucka. When a mafia capo is discovered murdered by a crossbow, the Huntress’s weapon of choice, she must evade Batman and , with the aid of the mysterious Question, prove her innocence and determine who is trying to frame her.
On sale November 1 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • Relist
ACTION COMICS #845
Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner
Art and cover by Adam Kubert
The destined-to-be-classic tale of the Last Son of Krypton by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Adam Kubert continues! The explosive return of Bizarro threatens the future of Krypton's last son as Clark Kent and Lois Lane make one of the most heartbreaking decision of their lives. Plus, what does Lex Luthor have to do with all of this?
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN #658
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco
& Jesus Merino
In a horrific future where heroes, villains and lunatics are fighting to the death for what’s left of the world, Superman finally returns! But can even he save the planet? And which threat from this future is coming back to haunt the past?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #31
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Lex Luthor enlists Batman to raid Superman’s Fortress of Solitude in the hope of stopping the alien madness that has gripped all the outworlder heroes, but he must evade a Titan and get help from an unlikely Justice Leaguer!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERGIRL #12
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
Cover by Amanda Conner
It’s Supergirl vs. the League of Assassins and Batgirl! Cassandra Cain has something that creates a weakness in Kara — but what is it? Plus, more on Supergirl’s new — and deadly — boyfriend!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #1
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art and cover by Tim Sale
Don’t miss this first 6-part story arc in a brand-new ongoing Superman series, brought to you by the award-winning writer Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier) and artist Tim Sale (Superman: For All Seasons, Batman: Dark Victory)! Superman Confidential tells stories from key moments in the history of Superman. First up: the secrets of Kryptonite! Witness Superman's first encounter with the radioactive chunks of his home planet and learn how it changed his life.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Mark Chiarello
SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW Vol. 2 TP
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Don't miss this gorgeously illustrated softcover volume collecting SUPERMAN #210-215! Superman faces the mystery of how millions of people seemingly vanished without a trace — including the love of his life, Lois Lane — only to find that he may be responsible!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US
SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW Vol. 1 TP
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Reoffered to coinide with SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2! This volume collects the first half of the classic tale by Brian Azzarello and Jim Lee, originally presented in SUPERMAN #204-209! A cataclysmic event has struck the Earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected — not even Superman!
On sale November 1 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist
SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD Vol. 2 TP
Written by Jerry Siegel, John Byrne, Greg Rucka and others
Art by Curt Swan, Frank Miller, Matthew Clarke and others
Cover by Alex Ross
A second collection of Superman’s greatest adventures, reprinting several classic tales of Superman's battles between Luthor, Brainiac, Mr. Mxyztplk, and more! Features stories from SUPERMAN (first series) #130, #132, #141, #167, #233, #400, SUPERMAN (second series) #2, and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #500, #638.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 13 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD Vol. 1 TP
Written by Jerry Siegel, John Byrne, Elliott S. Maggin and others
Art by Curt Swan, Byrne, Mike Mignola, Lee Bermejo and others
Cover by Alex Ross
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD VOL. 2! This classic volume collects Superman's origin (SUPERMAN #1) as well as stories from SUPERMAN #65, #156, #247, #400, MAN OF STEEL #1, SUPERMAN (second series) #18) and ACTION COMICS #775!
On sale November 1 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist
52: WEEKS 26-30
Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid
Breakdowns by Keith Giffen
Art by various
Backup features by Waid and various
Covers by J.G. Jones
The story of the year continues in four more chapters of America's only weekly super-hero adventure!
WEEK 26: “How altruistic can you be when you’re funded by LexCorp?” Plus, The Origin of Hawkman by Waid and Joe Bennett.
WEEK 27: “It’s Jean Loring. Sue’s murderer.” Plus, The Origin of Power Girl by Waid and Adam Hughes.
WEEK 28: “Maybe our time here is over. Red Tornado’s gone walkabout.” Plus, The Origin of Catman by Waid and Dale Eaglesham.
WEEK 29: “Th-th-they’re going to kill me. S-S-Supergirl’s going to kill me.”
“That's — the BLACK MARVEL FAMILY?” Plus, The Origin of The Joker by Waid and Brian Bolland.
WEEK 30: Get ready for the story you never expected! "Batman...No More” — a full length 22-page adventure featuring Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd and...Batwoman?!?
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes.
Week 26 on sale November 1 • Week 27 on sale November 8
Week 28 on sale November 15 • Week 29 on sale November 22
Week 30 on sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE ALL-NEW ATOM #5
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Eddy Barrows & Trevor Scott
Cover by Ladrönn
The Atom is forced to leave Ivy Town unprotected to strike at the sub-atomic Waiting homeworld…only to be stopped by the vicious and villainous Dwarfstar! Worst of all, Dwarfstar reveals that both of them are wearing belts that are ticking time bombs...
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #47
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Phil Winslade & Butch Guice
Cover by Guice
While King Shark and young Arthur Curry are comrades-in-arms today, there was once an Aquaman whom that snaggle-toothed warrior found himself at odds with! The saga continues, with guest appearances from Mera and Vulko!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BIRDS OF PREY #100
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
and Paulo Sequiera & Robin Riggs
Cover by Jerry Ordway
It’s time to bring in new blood! Who will be asked to join Oracle in her all-new Birds Of Prey? Who will refuse, and who will fly the coop for good? Plus, a backup story following Black Canary and her new role in the DCU!
On sale November 15 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
THE BLUE BEETLE #9
Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers
Art and cover by Duncan Rouleau
The Beetle’s back in El Paso, and his best friends are rolling out the welcome mat! Sort of.
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE BLUE BEETLE: SHELLSHOCKED TP
Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers
Art by Cully Hamner, Duncan Rouleau, Cynthia Martin and Phil Moy
Cover by Duncan Rouleau
Collecting THE BLUE BEETLE #1-6! Tearing its way through the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE and INFINITE CRISIS, the mystical Blue Beetle scarab has chosen its new guardian: teenager Jaime Reyes! But supernatural powers can be a blessing or a curse, and when it comes to the powers of the Scarab, you don’t get one without the other.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 27 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US
CHECKMATE #8
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Jesus Saiz
Checkmate clashes with a rival agency on American soil!
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE CREEPER #4
Written by Steve Niles
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano
Batman guest stars as the Creeper investigates an abandoned, Alcatraz-like prison called the Gotham Tombs. Plus, if Ryder misses an episode of “You Are Wrong,” will Vera take Jack’s job? Get ready for a serious dose of Creeper-style monsters and mayhem!
On sale November 1 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #6
Written by Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo
Art and cover by Ken Lashley
“Lightning in a Bottle” concludes with a duel to the death on Keystone Bridge!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #31
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
The penultimate chapter of “In My Father's House!” The mystery villain’s plan is revealed — and it’s a plan that stretches throughout the DCU. But as Firestorm races against the clock to stop him, Firehawk holds a secret that may lead to nuclear armageddon!
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GREEN LANTERN #16
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Part 4 of “Wanted: Hal Jordan,” guest-starring Alan Scott, Green Arrow, Arsenal and more! A fugitive on the run for murder, Hal Jordan must find the man who holds the key to his innocence: John Stewart. But what happens if John’s cover is blown? And what bizarre alien presence has he discovered? Plus, more on the Guardians’ mysterious mission.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #6
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art and cover by Gibbons & Michael Bair
Hunting kidnappers in a strange city, Guy Gardner finds his greatest enemy is the city itself. On the planet Korugar, a Lantern faces hatred and rejection and, across the cosmos, another Lantern’s heart is broken.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES VOL. 6 HC
Written by Gardner Fox & John Broome
Art and cover by Gil Kane & Syd Greene
The Silver Age adventures of one of DC’s greatest heroes continue in Volume 6 of THE GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES! Reprinting GREEN LANTERN #39-47 (1965-1966), this volume includes the classic Hal Jordan GL stories “The Secret Origin of the Guardians,” “The Other Side of the World” and “Green Lantern Lives Again!”
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US
GUY GARDNER: COLLATERAL DAMAGE #1
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Chaykin
On the fringes of the Rann-Thanagar War, G’Nort of the Green Lantern Corps must find an arbiter to broker a peace deal! What neutral part does he find? None other than Guy Gardner!
Wait…Guy? Peace? Neutral?
On sale November 29 • 1 of 2 • Prestige Format • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri
CONNOR HAWKE: DRAGON’S BLOOD #1
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Derec Donovan
> Don’t miss the first issue of an explosive new miniseries written by Chuck Dixon (ROBIN, NIGHTWING) with art by Derec Donovan (Jubilee)! An archery contest beckons Oliver Queen’s bow-bending son Connor Hawke to the far end of the globe. Accompanied by his old pal Eddie Fyers, Connor accepts the invitation. But a much darker game is afoot, and Connor’s life will never be the same!
On sale November 22 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Edited by Michael Wright
GREEN ARROW #68
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
It’s the end of Ollie’s training just before he returned to Star City — and at more than full strength! But at what cost — and with whom at his side?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ION #8
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten
Cover by Kalman Andraszofsky
Kyle visits a remote world of barbaric splendor, intending to make amends for the destruction they believe he caused. But Kyle finds himself confronted by drawn swords and a very angry princess! And the cosmic being who’s been watching from the wings makes his move!
On sale November 15 • 8 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
HAWKGIRL #58
Written by Walter Simonson
Art by Joe Bennett
Cover by Howard Chaykin
Hawkgirl may have reached the end of the line, when a refugee from the Rann-Thanagar War shows her the only way out of his makeshift cage/prison could be in a body bag!
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JLA CLASSIFIED #29
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Killian Plunkett & Tom Nguyen
Part 4 of the 6-part “Sacred Trust.” The JLA sinks deeper and deeper undercover…until their cover is blown wide open on the battlefield — leaving their mission against two warring armies of metahumans a failure!
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JSA CLASSIFIED #19
Written by Scott Beatty
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Cover by Morales
Part 1 of the 2-part “Skin Game,” written by Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE) with art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair (IDENTITY CRISIS)! The stolen body-part market is booming in the metahuman world, as a series of mysterious “thefts” involving the enhanced working “parts” of various metahumans draws the interest
of Dr. Mid-Nite himself!
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope
Cover by Michael Turner
Variant cover by J. G. Jones
Brad Meltzer and Ed Benes continue their best-selling saga of the “Tornado’s Path” as the true mastermind behind the latest threat to the League is finally revealed! And an old friend reappears. Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Michael Turner; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by J. G. Jones, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JONAH HEX #13
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Jordi Bernet
Part 1 of a horrifying 3-part tale never before told:the weird Western origin of Jonah Hex, illustrated by European comics legend Jordi Bernet!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MARTIAN MANHUNTER #4
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art and cover by Al Barrionuevo & Bit
The Martian Manhunter and his new allies are under attack from all sides! It’s up to J’ohn to keep the peace between the humans he has sworn to protect and the last remnants of his long-lost Martian civilization.
On sale November 8 • 4 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE NEXT #5
Written by Tad Williams
Art and cover by Dietrich Smith & Walden Wong
A showdown between Superman and Sion! Metron warns that the entire Metaverse is threatened! Monikka Wong and her other-dimensional companions are caught between the Fist of the Iron Ring and the end of everything!
On sale November 1 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE OMEGA MEN #2
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art and cover by Henry Flint
Hot on the stardust trail of the oldest artifact in the universe, the Omega Men crash land on earth — dragging with them the battling Spider Guild, L.E.G.I.O.N., and a mysterious female alien. Only one thing stands in the way of a planet-wide cosmic doomsday: the heroes of Earth!
On sale November 15 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MYSTERY IN SPACE #3
Written by Jim Starlin
Art by Shane Davis & Matt “Batt” Banning
and Starlin & Al Milgrom
Cover by Davis & Banning
The mystery surrounding Captain Comet intensifies with interstellar urgency, and a hero must test the limits of his newfound power! Hardcore Station was supposed to be the shadowy corner of the galaxy where you go when you don’t want to be found — but Comet has unknown enemies around every corner! Plus, The Weird continues his odyssey!
On sale November 1 • 3 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
OMAC #5
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Renato Guedes
The return of Brother Eye! The young man trapped in the last OMAC is humanity’s last hope, but with Brother Eye up and running, the creation of more OMACs can’t be too far behind…
On sale November 1 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
NEW TEEN TITANS: TERRA INCOGNITO TP
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art and cover by George Pérez & Romeo Tanghal
An amazing new volume collecting NEW TEEN TITANS #28-34 and NEW TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #2! Tara Markov is rescued from kidnappers by Changeling. Thus begins her quest to use her powers over earth and gravity for good, and join the team as Terra. Does this obnoxious young powerhouse have what it takes to be a team player?
Advance-solicited; on sale December 13 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US
NEW TEEN TITANS: WHO IS DONNA TROY TP
Written by Marv Wolfman and Phil Jimenez
Art by George Pérez, Jimenez, Dick Giordano and others
Cover by George Pérez & Jimenez
Reoffered to coincide with NEW TEEN TITANS: TERRA INCOGNITO, this volume focuses on one of the most popular Titans members ever! This book collects THE NEW TEEN TITANS #38, TALES OF THE NEW TEEN TITANS #50, THE NEW TITANS #50-55 and TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES 2003.
On sale November 1 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US • RELIST
OUTSIDERS #42
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Matthew Clark, Ron Randall & Art Thibert
Cover by Daniel Acuña
The team gets back on the grid just as Sivana takes an entire city right off it!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
RUSH CITY #5
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Timothy Green II & Rick Magyar
Cover by Jock
Rush gets an offer he can’t refuse — or outrun! When a gangland massacre paints the streets red, Diego locks into a death race with the mob, the Feds and a mafia don who’s most likely insane!
On sale November 29 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SACHS AND VIOLENS TP
Written by Peter David
Art and cover by George Pérez
Juanita Jean Sachs is a model-turned-crusader. Ernie “Violens” Sachs is a war-scarred photographer with major anger management issues. Cross them at your own risk.
They are two people who battle some of the greatest evils of our society: Pornography. Murder. White Slavery. Religious fanaticism. And why do they do it? Because they get an erotic charge from risking their lives.
SACHS AND VIOLENS created a sensation when their miniseries first debuted in 1993. Now, for the first-time ever, the saga from New York Times best-selling author Peter David (AQUAMAN, Star Trek: Imzadi) and acclaimed artist George Pérez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, JLA/AVENGERS) is collected in a single volume, with a new cover by Pérez and an introduction from David!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 6
128 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
SECRET SIX #6
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Karl Kerschl
The final issue! The Secret Six take on Vandal Savage in his mountain lair, and not all will live to tell the tale! You can’t miss this one!
On sale November 29 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SHADOWPACT #7
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Cory Walker
Dr. Gotham has ordered the destruction of the Shadowpact! Ragman and the Enchantress have been transformed into Hellhounds…and the new supervillain team known as the Congregation could outnumber even the JLA!
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #2
Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello
Art by Eric Battle & Prentis Rollins and Cliff Chiang
Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
Old habits die hard — even for a dead cop.
Detective Allen thinks the case is closed when a slumlord and his deranged murderer get what’s coming to them at the hands of his alter ego…the Spectre! But he’s in for big surprise when the cosmic authority over crime, guilt, and punishment mysteriously continues to haunt the wretched Gotham tenement.
Plus, more of Azzarello’s & Chiang’s Dr. Thirteen!
On sale November 8 • 2 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #4
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Howard Porter
Magic hits the Middle East as the trials continue for young Freddy Freeman. Freddie’s still striving to earn back the full power of Shazam, while the Counsel of Merlin’s own candidate for the power, Sabina, sabotages Freddy at every turn!
On sale November 22 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #24
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray
Cover by Kitson
The team struggles against a Legion of Super-Powered Villains that may be connected to the mysteries surrounding Supergirl. Plus, the return of a Legionnaire you never thought you'd see again. And just who is Tarik the Mute?
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SHOWCASE PRESENTS SHAZAM VOL. 1 TP
Written by Dennis O’Neill, E. Nelson Bridwell and Elliott Maggin
Art by C.C. Beck, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dave Cockrum, Dick Giordano and others
Cover by Bob Oksner
This edition collects all of the new stories from SHAZAM! #1-35 (1973-1978)! The Big Red Cheese is joined by the members of the Marvel Family including Mary Marvel and Capt. Marvel Junior, as they battle the menaces of Black Adam, Dr. Sivana and the Monster Society of Evil!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 6 • 560 pg, B&W, $16.99 US
UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #5
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Jusin Gray
Art and cover by Daniel Acuña
The covert agency SHADE unleashes a new metahuman threat that leaves the Freedom Fighters powerless! Can Uncle Sam save his team from certain doom?
On sale November 22 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE WARLORD #10
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Phil Winslade
The Warlord encounters a diabolical temptress who is not at all what she seems! Don’t miss this tale of sword-and-sorcery mysticism!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue
TEEN TITANS #41
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Tony Daniel & Kevin Conrad
Cover by Daniel
The explosive “Titans Around the World” story concludes with the team finding Raven! Will she bring back a Titans who died?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE BATMAN STRIKES! #27
Written by Scott Beatty
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Dave McCaig
When is a Catwoman not a thief? When she’s been hired by a bank to test their security, that’s when. But when Bruce Wayne finds out about the bank’s shady dealings, only Batman save Catwoman from a trap that even she can’t escape!
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #27
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Carlo Barberi & Bob Petrecca
Cover by Ty Templeton
The Parasite is on a rampage in Metropolis! With Superman out of town on Justice League business, can Black Lightning, Steel and the rest of the Leaguers hold their own?
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
TEEN TITANS GO! #37
Written by J. Torres
Art by Sean Galloway
Cover by Todd Nauck
It’s another holiday with the Teen Titans! As if having to take on the mischevious magician Mumbo wasn’t enough, things get really crazy when Starfire’s pet Silkie gets a hold of Mumbo’s magic hat!
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
WILL EISNER’S THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Vol. 20 HC
Written by Will Eisner
Art and cover by Eisner
Will Eisner’s masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in WILL EISNER’S THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 20, collecting the Spirit Sections from January 1 to July 2, 1950 and featuring such classic stories as “Sand Saref,” “Sammy and Delilah” and “The Good Old Days.”
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 196 pg, FC, $49.99 US
KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG #3
Written by Jesse Leon McCann
Art by Min S. Ku & Jeff Albrecht
Cover by Scott Jeralds
A harvest moon foretells trouble for Krypto and Streaky!
On sale November 15 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #7
Written by Man of Action, Alain Matz and Tom Warburton
Art by Dario Brizuela, Kim Arndt, John Delaney, Robert Smith and Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Clay Croker
Ben learns that heroes aren’t always big bruisers who punch things. Meanwhile, Coop and Jaime have to defend the earth from a ravenous alien experiment gone bad!
On sale November 8
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #27
Written by Scott Cunningham, Robbie Busch and Jim Alexander
Art by by Gary Fields, Christopher Cook, Matt Jenkins and others
Cover by Robert Pope & Mike DeCarlo
Look out, Endsville! Aliens are coming, and Grim, Billy and Mandy are your only chance of survival!
On sale November 22
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
LOONEY TUNES #144
Written by Sholly Fisch, Earl Kress, and Robbie Busch
Art by Neal Sternecky, Omar Aranda, Scott McRae and Alberto Saichann
Cover by Scott Gross
A special all-Daffy and Porky issue! See them team up to outwit Yosemite Sam, then follow them on their own separate adventures.
On sale November 1
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
SCOOBY-DOO #114
Written by Robbie Busch, Frank Strom and Jymn Magon
Art by Robert Pope, Scott Jeralds, Vince DePorter and others
Cover by Pope & Scott McRae
Mystery, Inc. faces turmoil at Thanksgiving when they come face-to-face with The Turkey Terror at Two-thousand Feet! Plus, zombie-cowboys invade a mid-western mall, and a Japanese restaurant is haunted by a spooky Samurai. Zoinks!
On sale November 15
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
MAD #472
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
More fun-filled hilarity and knee-slapping humor as only MAD can deliver!
On sale November 1 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US
MAD KIDS #5
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
The new magazine for kids 8 to 10 years old continues!
Don”t miss fun-filled games, puzzles, interviews, posters and lots of laughs — plus the all-new adventures of Spy vs. Spy Jr.
On sale November 8 • 64 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US
EMMA Vol. 2
Written and illustrated by Kaoru Mori
CMX. London’s elite society places great importance on class differences, but William Jones does not. He regards Emma as a beautiful, charming young woman, not merely a servant. After their first real date, things seem to be going in a positive direction for them. But the leisurely pace of the growing relationship between Emma and William ends when tragedy strikes at home, forcing Emma to leave the house she shared with Mrs. Stownar. Meanwhile, when the rest of William’s brothers and sisters show up, they discover their brother’s budding relationship and try to bring it to a screeching halt.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 13
5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+
MOON CHILD Vol. 5
Written and illustrated by Reiko Shimizu
CMX. Jimmy can save the Earth by quickly maturing into his female form and loving a mer-man. But his brother Teruto made other plans. With a witch’s help, he possessed the rich and powerful Gil Owen. Now his new pawn is wreaking havoc in New York. Will Teruto hasen the destruction foretold in the mer-people’s prophecies?
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20
5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
TENJHO TENGE Vol. 11
Written and illustrated by Oh! great
CMX. The battle between Soichiro and Mazata on sacred Enmi ground reaches its stunning conclusion! Though Mazata has jettisoned his mechanical arms, he still possesses the even deadlier Dragon Claws. But when the Black Dragon within Soichiro comes out to play, things get ugly!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20
5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+
OYAYUBIHIME INFINITY Vol. 3
Written and illustrated by Toru Fujieda
CMX. Things just keep getting more and more confusing for the kids with the butterfly-shaped birthmarks on their thumbs. After Kanoko and Mike touched their thumbs together, Kanoko was left reeling from the past life vision that was revealed to her. Is she really the reincarnation of the tragic Agemaki? And if so, who is her destined lover? It might be Tsuchiya, but he’s convinced that he and Maya are fated to be together. Newcomer Arata is convinced that it is his path that is joined to Kanoko’s. None of this sits well with Tsubame, who started all of this reincarnation talk in the first place and won’t give up Kanoko without a fight!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 27
5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
PIECES OF A SPIRAL Vol. 6
Written and illustrated by Kaimu Tachibana
CMX. The tangled web of the past must be sorted out before the unfinished battles of the last world overwhelm the present? Mayuko was reincarnated in this world to keep her promise to Bishu. She seems to be a valuable new ally for Bishu’s heirs, Sakuya and Wakyo. But can this sorceress’s real intentions be divined?
Advance-solicited; on sale December 6
5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
SEIMADEN Vol. 7
Written and illustrated by You Higuri
CMX. When the demons step up their attacks, a desperate Roddrick enters a pact with Zadei to destroy the invaders, which his co-conspirator does with his typical zeal. Down in the underworld, Karon — ruler of the demons — tends to Hilda, whose near-fatal wounds he has miraculously healed. But Hilda is only a stepping-stone for the Lord of Hades, who is on his way to conquering Laures!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 27
5" x 7.375" • 180 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
RED MENACE #1
Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DiMeo & Adam Brody
Art by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey
Cover by Jerry Ordway
Variant cover by Darwyn Cooke
Writers Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo (THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE) and comics-newcomer Adam Brody (star of The O.C.) — with art by fan-favorite Jerry Ordway (TOP 10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT, JSA) & inker Al Vey — present what's sure to be the most talked-about miniseries of the fall. RED MENACE is a story of heroes and the corrupt leaders they must take a stand against!
Los Angeles, 1953: Home to bent cops, smooth criminals, and curvaceous starlets; where the glamour and wealth of Hollywood and Beverly Hills collide with the crime and grit of Chinatown. Amidst this startling contrast, American ideals are under siege by Joseph McCarthy and the H.U.A.C. trials, rooting out communist threats where ever they may lie — even in the ranks of the super heroic! Can there be any doubt about the loyalties of L.A.’s greatest and most patriotic hero, the Eagle? America is about to find out the hard way!
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Darwyn Cooke, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 22 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott Peterson
STORMWATCH: PHD #1
Written by Christos N. Gage
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke
Variant covers by Trevor Hairsine
The excitement of WorldStorm continues as Christos Gage (DEADSHOT,
TVs Numb3rs) and Doug Mahnke (JLA, TEAM ZERO) bring an incredible new vision to this WildStorm Universe cornerstone!
Originally a U.N. crisis intervention force with a global reach, StormWatch suffered a very visible and crippling blow following a catastrophe in New York City. With their limitations now exposed, facing budget cuts and internal gutting, former Weatherman Jackson King is tasked with a near-impossible mission: develop new methods of superpowered-being apprehension and containment on a shoestring budget. Gone are the fancy orbital satellites and matter-teleportation services, traded for a dingy office staffed with second-rate heroes and former villains to combat the growing crisis of post-human threats. Does humanity — and this Post Human Division — stand a chance?
Retailers: This issue will feature 3 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Doug Mahnke; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Trevor Hairsine, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered; one copy of Variant Edition B, with a pencil version of the cover by Trevor Hairsine, may be ordered for every 50 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy
MIDNIGHTER #1
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story
Variant cover A by Michael Golden
Variant cover B by Sprouse
From the pages of the Authority comes the Midnighter, the world’s most lethal weapon, in a new Worldstorm series written by Garth Ennis (PREACHER, THE BOYS) with art by the acclaimed team of Chris Sprouse & Karl Story (TOM STRONG)!
The Midnighter, returning from a mission in war-torn Afghanistan, is accosted as he enters the Carrier. Something is terribly wrong; these unseen assailants take him down too easily and then drag him though the teleportation door to an unknown location. After regaining consciousness he is given a cryptic choice: either kill a mass murderer or die!
Retailers: This issue will feature 3 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Michael Golden, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered; one copy of Variant Edition B, with a pencil version of the cover by Chris Sprouse, may be ordered for every 50 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott Dunbier
WILDCATS #2
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Variant cover A by Erik Larsen
Variant cover B by Jim Lee
A deadly super-villain escapes from a prison space station — by leaping to Earth. The Wildcats must use all their cunning, strength and brains in order to capture him and still maintain their covert status quo. All goes according to plan, except for one little hiccup — he kills them all on live television!
Retailers: This issue will feature 3 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Jim Lee & Scott Williams; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Erik Larsen, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered; one copy of Variant Edition B, with a pencil version of the cover by Jim Lee, may be ordered for every 50 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DEATHBLOW #2
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Carlos D’Anda
Variant cover by J.G. Jones
Michael Cray, a little worse for wear, is back in the United States and the government's keeping a tight leash on him. His next mission: spend time with his family. Will a little rest and relaxation heal the wounds that haunt Deathblow’s mind?
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Carlos D’Anda; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by J.G. Jones, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GEN13 #2
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Talent Caldwell & Matt “Batt” Banning
Variant cover by Ed McGuinness & Sandra Hope
The new mysteries of the teenage super-team unfold, courtesy of writer Gail Simone and artists Talent Caldwell and Batt! Following the manifestation of their powers, the kids find themselves at the mercy of I.O. and their “doctors.” But what’s the ultimate motivation for the battery of tests and experiments being performed on the kids? Is there have any hope of escape? And how does John Lynch play into everything?
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Talent Caldwell & Matt “Batt” Banning; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Ed McGuinness & Sandra Hope may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WETWORKS #3
Written by Mike Carey
Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend
Variant cover by Jason Pearson
The tension mounts as Dane, Red and Ab-Death investigate another gruesome crime scene and make a frightening discovery — which soon leads them to a nasty encounter with the cause of the carnage! Meanwhile, Ashe and the recently revived Mother-One embark on a rescue mission. But most importantly, what is the secret of the Blood Box?
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Whilce Portacio; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Jason Pearson, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ALBION TP
Plot by Alan Moore
Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion
Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman
Cover by Dave Gibbons
Discover how legendary writer Alan Moore resurrects the lost heroes of Britain’s yesteryear in this volume collecting the acclaimed ALBION miniseries! Find out who Robot Archie, the Steel Claw, Captain Hurrican and the Spider really were and where they’ve been all this time!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US
BATTLER BRITTON #5
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Colin Wilson
Cover by Garry Leach
The smashing conclusion to the epic battle tale! Deep behind enemy lines, Battler and Gilhooley make a terrifying discovery: a huge encampment of Panzer Tanks. Now they must somehow get word to their squadron and cause as much damage as possible without being captured or killed!
On sale November 1 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #2
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Anderson
Cover by Alex Ross
Who is The Emissary? What is his message for the world, and how is this cosmic being linked to the Apollo Eleven? Even as cosmic concerns rock the world, more private ones rock the city.
Astro City’s biggest, most dramatic epic continues as the gangwar erupts and Charles and Royal are both caught up in it. As one brother’s life begins to fall apart, the other finds success, bringing him deeper and deeper into danger. And the arrival of Jitterjack, the Divided Man, brings a face from the past into the brothers’ lives — which will spin them further and further into
the Dark Age.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE BOYS #5
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Darick Robertson
The Teenage Kix have learned who was responsible for their recent public relations nightmare — and it’s payback time! But things won’t go as planned for either side, as Hughie must cope with the horrors of war.
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
CLAW THE UNCONQUERED #6
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Andy Smith
It’s Claw vs. Claw! The blood-soaked hero finally comes face-to-face with the gruesome reality of the prophecy — and it’s a battle to save all humanity in this senses-shattering issue! Does he have the strength to overcome an evil version…of himself?
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue
A MAN CALLED KEV #4
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Carlos Ezquerra
Cover by Glenn Fabry
It’s a duel to the death as Kev and his mate Danny battle a truckload of mercs and one nasty ninja! Even with a man-eating tiger on their side, do these former S.A.S.ers have a chance at success?
On sale November 22 •4 of 5
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
MANIFEST ETERNITY #6
Written by Scott Lobdell
Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen
Witness the horrific origin of one of the series most popular and enduring characters: the 8-year-old Captain Rave! Find out how Earth’s ultimate weapon had her first introduction to the minions of Magewhole, and what drives her to destroy this relentless enemy!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • final issue
ROKKIN #5
Written by Andy Hartnell
Art & Cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis
Arness and Evy’s epic journey kicks into high gear as they outrun a band of assassins who have been dispatched from Demortia itself. With the price on their heads growing higher by the day, will Arness and Evy be able to trust their lives and secrets with anyone? Or even each other?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WRAITHBORN TP
Written by Marcia Chen Cover by Benitez & Weems
Art by Joe Benitez, Joe Weems and Victor Llamas
Don’t miss this lavishly illustrated volume collecting the 6-issue miniseries! Melanie Moore was an ordinary high school girl with a regular life, until she unexpectedly became the sole possessor of the ancient power of the Wraithborn. Now she must fight for her life as little by little she gains the knowledge to wield this mighty power — and possibly save the world at the same time!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 6 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US
NINJA SCROLL #3
Written by J. Torres
Art and cover by Michael Chang Ting Yu
Variant cover by Jim Lee
Jubei is putting together the pieces of the mystery of his “new” surroundings — with the help of a long-dead ally: the ninja Kagero! Can he escape this strange new reality — or will he be stranded there forever?
Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Michael Chang Ting Yu; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Jim Lee, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET #2
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Kevin West
Cover by Tony Harris
Freddy Krueger has returned to haunt Springwood in this terrifying new series! As the monster stalks the dreams of the new family, a mysterious little girl keeps appearing in the dreams and foiling Freddy’s murderous fun. What secret does she hold? And does a former Army Ranger, trained in sleep deprivation and Zen techniques, stand a chance against the this evil master of dreams?
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE #1
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Wesley Craig
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Variant cover by Tim Bradstreet
To coincide with the release of New Line’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, get ready for the debut of a frightening new series that will explore the mystery that surrounds Travis County and the horrific Hewitt family! From the demented minds of writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Majestic, LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) and artist Wesley Craig (Touch) comes a tale of unparalleled terror and unique insight into small-town America.
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Lee Bermejo; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by Tim Bradstreet, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Ben Abernathy
CROSSING MIDNIGHT #1
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Jim Fern & Rob Hunter
Cover by J.H. Williams III
Mike Carey — writer of the Eisner-nominated Lucifer and Ultimate Fantastic Four — returns to the magical world of twisted horror in a new Vertigo monthly series drawn by the breakout art team of Jim Fern (Fables) & Rob Hunter (The First). In modern-day Japan, Kai and his twin sister Toshi are born on opposite sides of midnight. But that casual line in time will have disastrous effects on their lives: Their friends will go missing; commonplace knives will hide deadly secrets; and Kai and Toshi will have to save themselves and their entire family from their own horrible destinies.
Set in contemporary Nagasaki, Crossing Midnight taps into Japanese and Korean horror to mix the mythology of The Sandman with the fantasy of films like Hayao’s Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. Together, Mike Carey and Jim Fern come up with flights of fantasy tethered to a reality where children are stolen, innocence corrupted, and where two teenagers will have to stare down bizarre beings capable of very visceral terrors.
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Karen Berger
100 BULLETS #78
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
Now that all the major players are south of the border, the real trouble is only beginning. And with that many dangerous characters in one setting, it certainly won’t be a relaxing trip to Mexico for all involved.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
100 BULLETS VOL. 10: DECAYED TP
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
The noir masterpiece continues in 100 BULLETS VOL. 10: DECAYED, collecting issues #68-75 of the acclaimed Vertigo series. Following Lono’s ascension to warlord for the houses of the Trust, the last remaining Minutemen are activated as the players on both sides ready themselves for the endgame of their private war.
Advance-solicted; on sale December 27
192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
AMERICAN SPLENDOR #3
Written by Harvey Pekar
Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli
Art by Dean Haspiel, Rick Geary, Steve Vance, Hunt Emerson, Josh Neufeld, Zachary Baldus, Ty Templeton and Gary Dumm
From the streets of Cleveland, Harvey Pekar creates a portrait of everyday life spanning decades past to the not-too-distant future. Childhood fistfights, early morning medical worries and the unsettled demographics of Pekar’s venerable city come together in these eight all-new, ad-free stories, illustrated by some of the most inventive artists in comics.
On sale November 1 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, B&W, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
AMERICAN VIRGIN #9
Written by Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan & Ryan Kelly
Cover by Joshua Middleton
The epilogue to “Going Down” spins American Virgin into all-new territory. Adrift in a sea of seething sexuality, sworn virgin Adam Chamberlain is out of his element, out of his comfort zone, out of time, and from the looks of things, close to coming out of the closet. But why isn’t he running away from the land down under and its string of temptations? His one true love, Cassie, thinks she knows the answer…but she’s dead…isn’t she?
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
DMZ #13
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli
Cover by Wood
Artist Riccardo Burchielli returns for the 5-part “Public Works” story arc. Now that he’s a free agent after severing his contract with Liberty News, Matty goes undercover as a day laborer on various construction sites around the city. And it doesn’t take long before he stumbles on some shady business with Trustwell, Inc., the corporation behind most of the reconstruction.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
THE EXTERMINATORS #11
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Mike Hawthorne
Cover by Philip Bond
Part 1 of the 2-part “Brother #38,” featuring guest art by Mike Hawthorne (Queen and Country, Umbra). The mysterious Dr. Saloth reveals an unexpected romantic side as he courts his would-be soul mate, Professor Neal, with some dining al fresco amongst the vermin of the evening. But that’s not all he reveals, as Neal awakens hideous secrets from Saloth’s long-buried past.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
DEADMAN #4
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by John Watkiss
Part 4 of the 5-part debut story arc. Scott forces Brandon to confront a series of possible realities, dimensions where death is far from the worst fate. While back in this reality, the bomber-jacketed assassins try to show Brandon and Sarah that getting killed is about as real as it gets.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES #55
Written by Bill Willingham Cover by James Jean
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha and Inaki Miranda
The Homelands’ conference is wrapping up and the drums of war are beginning to sound. It looks like insignificant Pinocchio is the only one who can stop it — if he can convince the others to stand down. If only Pinocchio didn’t have the oratory skills of an underachieving cinderblock...
This issue also includes a free preview of CROSSING MIDNIGHT #1.
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES VOL. 8: WOLVES TP
Written by Bill Willingham
Cover by James Jean
Art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Shawn McManus, Andrew Pepoy
Collecting issues #48-51 of writer and creator Bill Willingham's award-winning Vertigo series, WOLVES also includes newly-created maps of Fabletown and the Homelands illustrated by Willingham and, as a special bonus, Willingham's complete script to the double-sized issue #50.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 20 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS
JACK OF FABLES #5
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by James Jean
Captive Fables, divided into dozens of four-man escape teams, have scattered to the four winds, throwing the evil librarians of the Golden Boughs Retirement Village into chaos. But before Jack can lead his escape team to safety he first has to defeat the perusing Bagmen in single, unarmed combat. Here’s the problem though: No one has ever defeated a Bagman in single unarmed combat!
On sale November 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
HELLBLAZER #226
Written by Denise Mina
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Part 3 of the 5-Part “The Red Right Hand.” With the British Army closing in one side and roving gangs of hungry Praexis demons in track suits on the other, John — with the help of an old friend — revisits the Third Place. What he learns there does not bode well for Glasgow or the world beyond.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
LOVELESS #13
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Danijel Zezelj
Cover by Marcelo Frusin
Featuring guest art by Danijel Zezelj, this stand-alone one-shot tells the back story of Colonel Silas Redd, from his rise through the ranks of the Union Army to his current status as marked-man in Blackwater. In a town full of secrets, what does Redd have to hide, and how does that play into the plans of Wes and Ruth Cutter?
On sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
NEIL GAIMAN AND CHARLES VESS’S STARDUST HC
Written by Neil Gaiman
Art and cover by Charles Vess
Don’t miss an amazing new oversized hardcover edition of the classic tale written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN) and illustrated by Charles Vess, soon to be a major motion picture!
In a Victorian-era tale of magic and romance, young Tristran Thorn falls in love with the town beauty and must go on an incredible coming-of-age journey in order to capture her heart. Living in the small countryside town of Wall, one night Tristran vows to his beloved to retrieve a fallen star that they witnessed crashing down from the heavens. Now to gain his love’s hand, he must leave behind his home and embark on a journey that will define the meaning of true love. Told through breathtaking painted illustrations, this fairytale for adults is a true masterpiece in storytelling.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3
7.5" x 11.625" • 232 pg, FC, $39.99 US • MATURE READERS
TESTAMENT #12
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art by Peter Gross & Gary Erskine
Cover by Liam Sharp
A sexual tryst between warring gods alters the story itself into a new permutation of the series Comic Buyer’s Guide calls, “the most assured and original project to emerge from Vertigo since SANDMAN.” With guest art from Peter Gross (LUCIFER) & Gary Erskine (THE FILTH), this tale reveals how Biblical and modern storylines diverge - as Dinah is attacked in one reality, and Miriam in the other.
On sale November 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Y: THE LAST MAN #51
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
Part 3 of the 4-part “Motherland.” With the long-awaited revelation of who or what caused the plague that killed every man except for Yorick Brown, will new life be created or old ones snuffed out?
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE OTHER SIDE #2
Written by Jason Aaron
Art and cover by Cameron Stewart
The hard-hitting miniseries examining life on opposing sides of the Vietnam War continues as PFC Bill Everette lands in Vietnam to a less than welcoming committee consisting of his fellow Marines, a new set vengeful spirits, and the locals — who might hate him more than his Viet-Cong enemies. Meanwhile, Vo Dai makes his way south to the waiting battle, and soon discovers he has his own set of terrifying demons to battle along the way.
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
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