"Sarah Jane Adventures" -- official news on "Doctor Who" spinoff series
From the BBC:
Multi-award winning writer Russell T Davies has written a brand new series for CBBC called The Sarah Jane Adventures. It stars one of The Doctor's most famous companions, investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith.
Russell T Davies says: "Children's TV has a fine history of fantasy thrillers - I loved them as a kid, and they were the very first things I ever wrote. So it's brilliant to return to such a vivid and imaginative area of television."
The series begins with a 60-minute special which will be broadcast in early 2007 with the series due later in the year.
Set in present-day West London, the programme stars original Sarah Jane actress Elisabeth Sladen and Yasmin Paige, who plays her 13-year-old neighbour Maria.
The two form an unlikely alliance to fight evil alien forces at work in Britain.
Elisabeth says: "I left Sarah Jane but she never left me. I can't wait to return to Cardiff to find out what's going to happen to her next."
In the special, Maria and Sarah Jane are brought together in their battle against the scheming Ms Wormwood, played by Samantha Bond.
Filming begins next month on location in Wales, with the series going into production in spring 2007.
Creative Director of CBBC, Anne Gilchrist, says: "CBBC viewers have already proved themselves to be enormous fans of Dr Who. I am thrilled that they'll now have this new series as an extra-special treat."
Sarah Jane Smith was a companion to the third and fourth Doctors, Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker, and was a regular in the series from 1973 to 1976.
She made a recent return in the 2006 episode School Reunion opposite David Tennant, the tenth Doctor.
Russell T Davies' hugely successful Doctor Who has a Christmas Special due this year, with a third series broadcast in Spring 2007.
The hotly-anticipated Torchwood, following the adventures of Captain Jack, begins this autumn on BBC THREE.
The Sarah Jane Adventures is written by Russell T Davies and Gareth Roberts. It was commissioned by Jane Tranter for BBC Drama, and Anne Gilchrist and Jon East for CBBC. It is produced by BBC Wales and will transmit on the CBBC Channel and CBBC on BBC ONE.
The Executive Producers are Julie Gardner and Russell T Davies. The Producer of the special is Susie Liggat and the Director is Colin Teague. The Producer of the series is Matthew Bouch and the Series Producer is Phil Collinson.
K-9, the faithful robot dog and Sarah Jane's goodbye present from The Doctor, makes an appearance in the special but will not appear in the series.
Multi-award winning writer Russell T Davies has written a brand new series for CBBC called The Sarah Jane Adventures. It stars one of The Doctor's most famous companions, investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith.
Russell T Davies says: "Children's TV has a fine history of fantasy thrillers - I loved them as a kid, and they were the very first things I ever wrote. So it's brilliant to return to such a vivid and imaginative area of television."
The series begins with a 60-minute special which will be broadcast in early 2007 with the series due later in the year.
Set in present-day West London, the programme stars original Sarah Jane actress Elisabeth Sladen and Yasmin Paige, who plays her 13-year-old neighbour Maria.
The two form an unlikely alliance to fight evil alien forces at work in Britain.
Elisabeth says: "I left Sarah Jane but she never left me. I can't wait to return to Cardiff to find out what's going to happen to her next."
In the special, Maria and Sarah Jane are brought together in their battle against the scheming Ms Wormwood, played by Samantha Bond.
Filming begins next month on location in Wales, with the series going into production in spring 2007.
Creative Director of CBBC, Anne Gilchrist, says: "CBBC viewers have already proved themselves to be enormous fans of Dr Who. I am thrilled that they'll now have this new series as an extra-special treat."
Sarah Jane Smith was a companion to the third and fourth Doctors, Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker, and was a regular in the series from 1973 to 1976.
She made a recent return in the 2006 episode School Reunion opposite David Tennant, the tenth Doctor.
Russell T Davies' hugely successful Doctor Who has a Christmas Special due this year, with a third series broadcast in Spring 2007.
The hotly-anticipated Torchwood, following the adventures of Captain Jack, begins this autumn on BBC THREE.
The Sarah Jane Adventures is written by Russell T Davies and Gareth Roberts. It was commissioned by Jane Tranter for BBC Drama, and Anne Gilchrist and Jon East for CBBC. It is produced by BBC Wales and will transmit on the CBBC Channel and CBBC on BBC ONE.
The Executive Producers are Julie Gardner and Russell T Davies. The Producer of the special is Susie Liggat and the Director is Colin Teague. The Producer of the series is Matthew Bouch and the Series Producer is Phil Collinson.
K-9, the faithful robot dog and Sarah Jane's goodbye present from The Doctor, makes an appearance in the special but will not appear in the series.
Pop Culture Roundup Sept. 20, 2006
Brian Wilson is teaming with fellow ex-Beach Boy Al Jardine for a series of "Pet Sounds" performances.
Wilson's pairing with Jardine, their first in decades, comes a week after a California judge dismissed portions of a lawsuit against the latter by former Beach Boys bandmate Mike Love. Love had sued Jardine claiming he was the only person legally allowed to perform under the name "Beach Boys" but Jardine had toured anyway with "knockoff bands" using names such as "Beach Boys Family & Friends."
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Groovy Age of Horror exposes censored Marvel Essential reprints.
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Bob Dylan borrows words from Confederate poet Henry Timrod on his new album, reports The New York Times.
It seems that many of the lyrics on that album, Mr. Dylan’s first No. 1 album in 30 years (down to No. 3 this week), bear some strong echoes to the poems of Timrod, a Charleston native who wrote poems about the Civil War and died in 1867 at the age of 39.
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Budget constraints will keep the next season of "Doctor Who" earthbound, the BBC reports.
"People will say, 'Why doesn't he visit alien planets more often?'" writer/producer Russell T Davies said. "But that's because they are expensive. They're hugely expensive."
Davies also told Doctor Who magazine that these episodes gained the lowest viewing figures of the series...
The writer added that he would not be using forests and quarries as stand-ins for alien landscapes, as was often the case in classic Doctor Who episodes.
"The mockery we would get walking into a forest and saying that we're on the planet Zagfon!
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Wilson's pairing with Jardine, their first in decades, comes a week after a California judge dismissed portions of a lawsuit against the latter by former Beach Boys bandmate Mike Love. Love had sued Jardine claiming he was the only person legally allowed to perform under the name "Beach Boys" but Jardine had toured anyway with "knockoff bands" using names such as "Beach Boys Family & Friends."
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Groovy Age of Horror exposes censored Marvel Essential reprints.
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Bob Dylan borrows words from Confederate poet Henry Timrod on his new album, reports The New York Times.
It seems that many of the lyrics on that album, Mr. Dylan’s first No. 1 album in 30 years (down to No. 3 this week), bear some strong echoes to the poems of Timrod, a Charleston native who wrote poems about the Civil War and died in 1867 at the age of 39.
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Budget constraints will keep the next season of "Doctor Who" earthbound, the BBC reports.
"People will say, 'Why doesn't he visit alien planets more often?'" writer/producer Russell T Davies said. "But that's because they are expensive. They're hugely expensive."
Davies also told Doctor Who magazine that these episodes gained the lowest viewing figures of the series...
The writer added that he would not be using forests and quarries as stand-ins for alien landscapes, as was often the case in classic Doctor Who episodes.
"The mockery we would get walking into a forest and saying that we're on the planet Zagfon!
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DC Comics December 2006 Solicitations
Previous DC Comics Solicitations:
September 2006
October 2006
November 2006
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #1
Written by Andy Diggle
Art and cover by Whilce Portacio
& Richard Friend
Learn where the Dark Knight first got “all those wonderful toys” as the superstar combo of writer Andy Diggle (ADAM STRANGE) and art team Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend (WETWORKS) go back to Batman's roots in a new monthly series! In this 6-issue tale, see exactly when Batman’s war on evil in Gotham City ramped up — and how he rose to meet the threat of Lex Luthor's plans to move in on both Bruce Wayne's and Batman's turf!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin
BATMAN #660 & 661
Written by John Ostrander
Art by Tom Mandrake
Covers by Gregory Lauren
Don't miss a 4-part murder mystery by the acclaimed team of John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake (THE SPECTRE), starting with two chapters in December! Three horrific murders rock Gotham with only one gruesome connection: parts of the victim's faces have been carved away. Meanwhile, a brutal Russian gangster called Perun threatens Amina Franklin, a doctor working at Leslie Thompkins clinic, which brings in not only the Batman but his bizarre new foe: Grotesk!
And as the mystery of Grotesk deepens, a vicious new player enters the game — a Japanese yakuza named Johnny Kareoke! Batman confronts Kareoke and his murderous Geisha Grrls while the monstrous Grotesk strikes once again!
Issue #660 on sale December 13; #661 on sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99
DETECTIVE COMICS #826
Written by Paul Dini
Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Simone Bianchi
Series writer Paul Dini returns as an unexpected twist of fate places Robin directly in the clutches of Batman's archenemy, the Joker! Alone and incapacitated, Robin must summon every bit of his courage and ingenuity to free himself before the madman ends the Boy Wonder's life!
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #213
Written by Matt Wayne
Art by Steven Cummings
Cover by Walter Simonson
A man who collects everything has begun collecting superhero memorabilia, and he’s after something that belongs to Batman! The Dark Knight must travel to Tokyo to track down “The Otaku!”
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CATWOMAN #62
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Adam Hughes
The big mysteries of Selina’s missing year are revealed!
Learn the fallout from Catwoman’s murder of Black Mask, including the horrible price she paid for vengeance, and why she chose to bring a baby into the world.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
NIGHTWING #127
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
A new, vicious villain enters the picture! Raptor has been murdered, but Nightwing has been buried in his grave. Is this the
Infinite Crisis claiming one of its lost victims, or can Dick Grayson find his way to freedom?
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ROBIN #157
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Freddie E. Williams II
Cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
Guest-starring Klarion the Witch Boy from SEVEN SOLDIERS! The Boy Wonder battles to save the life of a stray cat...and the fate of the world just might hang in the balance.
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #5
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Wagner
As Julie Madison succumbs to the seductions of the Mad Monk, only a ferociously injured Batman stands to defend Gotham from the nefarious machinations of utter evil!
On sale December 27 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US
BATMAN: SECRETS TP
Written by Sam Kieth
Art and cover by Kieth
Collecting Sam Kieth’s acclaimed 5-issue miniseries!
The Dark Knight faces off against his deadliest adversary, The Joker,
after the Clown Price of Crime commits a heinous act that shows how heroes are treated by the media and viewed by the public.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 31 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US
BATMAN: YEAR ONE DELUXE TP
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by David Mazucchelli
A new softcover edition of one of the most important and critically acclaimed Batman adventures eve! In addition to telling the entire dramatic story of Batman's first year fighting crime, this collection includes loads of reproductions of original pencils, script pages, promotional art, unseen Mazzucchelli Batman art and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
BATMAN: YEAR ONE HUNDRED TP
Written by Paul Pope
Art and cover by Pope
Collecting the acclaimed 4-issue miniseries by visionary creator Paul Pope (SOLO)! In Gotham City, 2039, a federal agent is murdered, leaving the Batman, a forgotten icon from the past, wanted for the murder. And as a special bonus, Pope’s “Berlin Batman” story set in 1939, from BATMAN CHRONICLES #11!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 232 pg, FC, $19.99 US
ALL STAR SUPERMAN #7
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Frank Quitely
The best-selling, smash hit All Star Superman bursts into another issue by comics masterminds Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely! The world is flipped upside down when the Man of Steel encounters his topsy-turvy doppelganger Bizarro! Round and square Earths collide in all-out, All Star action as two mismatched Supermen go toe-to-toe.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ACTION COMICS #846
Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner
Art and cover by Adam Kubert
In Part 3 of the emotional story “Last Son,” written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner with stellar art by Adam Kubert, get ready for new secret identities, new villains, and a new mystery hidden within the Fortress of Solitude! Superman’s life reaches a turning point as he confronts an evil power twenty times greater than his own in a battle that threatens not only his planet, but the boy from Krypton!
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN #659
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Rick Leonardi & Jesus Merino
Cover by Carlos Pacheco & Merino
Ever since the death of Superboy during the Infinite Crisis, fans have wondered what became of Krypto, and what those events meant for him. Now, writer Kurt Busiek is joined by sensational guest penciler Rick Leonardi (SUPERMAN RETURNS: LEX LUTHOR, BATGIRL, NIGHTWING) to tell a surprisingly touching tale of the Dog of Steel’s most tragic days, laying the groundwork for Krypto’s surprising future.
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #2
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art and cover by Tim Sale
It’s Superman vs. a volcano! While the Man of Steel fights mother nature to save villagers from fiery doom, he's missing out on a date with Lois Lane. Who will swoop in to sweep LL off her feat? Don't miss the next chapter in this story of Superman's early years from superstar talents Darwyn Cooke and Tim Sale!
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #32
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art by Matthew Clark & Andy Lanning
Cover by Phil Jimenez
Artists Matthew Clark (OUTSIDERS) & Andy Lanning (INFINITE CRISIS) join writer Mark Verheiden as the epic story arc unfolds! With every alien hero turning on Earth, it’s Batman vs. Superman — and Lex Luthor may be mankind’s only hope! Plus, the true threat is finally revealed!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERGIRL #13
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
Cover by Ken Lashley
Look out! It’s a deadly night on the town for Supergirl and her new boyfriend, Power Boy! Plus, who’s monitoring Kara?
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN: CAMELOT FALLS HC
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco& Jesus Merino
A new hardcover collection featuring the best-selling SUPERMAN #654-658!
The Man of Steel has returned to Metropolis and must battle to rout Intergang out of Metropolis! He also faces trouble with Lois, looming problems involving Lana Lang, and a dangerous new discovery in Kazakhstan. Get ready for an action-packed saga that tears a swath across Eastern Europe!
Advance-solicited; on sale February 14 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US
SUPERMAN: UP, UP AND AWAY TP
Written by Kurt Busiek and Geoff Johns
Art by Pete Woods & Renato Guedes
Cover by Terry & Rachel Dodson
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: BACK IN ACTION, this collection
features SUPERMAN #650-653 and ACTION #837-840. It’s One Year Later, and the Man of Steel has disappeared…but the need for the Man of Steel has remained as strong as ever — especially now that Lex Luthor has returned to Metropolis!
On sale December 6 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist
SUPERMAN: BACK IN ACTION TP
Written by Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieiza, Len Wein and Gerry Conway
Art by Pete Woods and José Luis García-López
Cover by Dave Gibbons
Collecting ACTION COMICS 841-843! An alien race is collecting unique specimens from Earth— and the Man of Steel is first on the list! Plus,Kurt Busiek introduces stories from DC COMICS PRESENTS #4, #17 and #24! Guest-starring Nightwing, Aquaman, Firestorm, the Metal Men, Deadman and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 31 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER TP
Written by Jeph Loeb, J.M. DeMatteis, Joe Kelly and Mark Schultz
Art by Ed McGuinness, Doug Mahnke, Todd Nauck and others
Cover by McGuinness
Collecting an unforgettably twisted Superman story , originally presented in SUPERMAN #160-161, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #582-583, SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #104-105, ACTION COMICS #769-770 and SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER #1! In this tale of a world gone wrong, a hunted Superman must struggle against the Joker, Emperor of the universe.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US
52: WEEKS 31-34
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 31: Art by Chris Batista & Ruy Jose. “Superman being out of the picture was the key. One of two keys, if you want to be cute about it.” Plus, The Origin of the Metal Men by Waid and Duncan Rouleau.
WEEK 32: Art by Patrick Olliffe & Drew Geraci. “You wished to be with her again. Come closer, I will show you how.” Plus, The Origin of Blue Beetle by Waid and Cully Hamner.
WEEK 33: Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning illustrate a special Christmas issue featuring more on the Batwoman! “I have brought my family here today…to show to you that underneath the powers of gods long dead…we are as human as the rest of you.” Plus, The Origin of Two-Face by Waid and Mark Chiarello.
WEEK 34: Art by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose. It’s a deadly Countdown to the end of the year and the end of a life in the most heart-stopping cliffhanger yet! The New Year changes everything!
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes.
Week 31 on sale December 6 • Week 32 on sale December 13 • Week 33 on sale December 20 • Week 34 on sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE ALL-NEW ATOM #6
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Eddy Barrows & Trevor Scott
Cover by Ladrönn
The Atom faces the size-changing serial killer Dwarfstar in a battle to the death as he tries to stop his adopted home, Ivy Town, from being destroyed by the ultimate war between magic and science!
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #48
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Phil Winslade & Butch Guice
Cover by Guice
The young Aquaman must contend with a foe from his namesake’s past in “The Way of the Fisherman.” But this villain is surprisingly different from the adversary of old!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE BLUE BEETLE #10
Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers
Art and cover by Cully Hamner
One road trip ends and another begins as Beetle’s best friend Brenda gets her hands on a Mother Box! Don’t miss the start of a cosmic arc destined to end Blue Beetle’s first year with a big bang!
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BIRDS OF PREY #101
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Stephane Roux
The new Birds of Prey pay a heavy price as one of their own becomes the target of a government sting designed to put Oracle out of business for good. Even with the added power of her new operatives, can Oracle prevent Manhunter’s true identity from being exposed?
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CHECKMATE #9
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Jesus Saiz
The Black Queen deputizes the big guns in an all-out bid to keep Pawn 502’s mission alive!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE CREEPER #5
Written by Steve Niles
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano
Don’t miss special guest villain The Joker! How does the Clown Prince of Crime figure into the bizarre origin of the Creeper? You must read this issue to discover the unexpected connection!
On sale December 27 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CRISIS AFTERMATH: THE BATTLE FOR BLUDHAVEN TP
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art by Dan Jurgens, Gordon Purcell and Palmiotti
Cover by Daniel Acuña
Collecting the acclaimed 6-issue miniseries! Blüdhaven becomes a battlefield for Robin, Green Lantern, Cyborg, the Atomic Knights and more! This volume features the introduction of the Freedom Fighters and the new Monarch, making this a must-have for DCU fans!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US
THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #7
Written by Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo
Art by Ron Adrian and Rob Lea
Cover by Daniel Acuña
Too powerful for just one city, the Flash goes west — only to be double-teamed by Inertia and Mota as “Speedquest” begins!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DCU INFINITE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Written by Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, Bill Willingham,
Joe Kelly, Kelley Puckett, Keith Champagne
and Ian Boothby
Art by Joe Bennett, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway,
Ale Garza, Giuseppe Camuncoli and David Lopez.
Cover by Howard Porter
Time to celebrate the holidays with the greatest heroes and rising stars of the DCU! Join Superman, Supergirl, Batwoman, Shazam, Green Lantern, Flash and Shadowpact as they spread the joy of the new season in their own special ways.
This giant sized 80-page Special features stories by Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, Bill Willingham, Joe Kelly, Kelley Puckett, Keith Champagne and Ian Boothby and art by Joe Bennett, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Ale Garza, Giuseppe Camuncoli and David Lopez.
On sale December 6 • 80 pg, FC, $4.99 US
A DC UNIVERSE CHRISTMAS TP
Written by Various
Art and cover by Various
Reoffered in time for the holidays, this book features DC’s heroes and villains alike enjoying the Christmas season. Collecting 17 tales from the last 60 years, this timeless tome allows the reader to experience how the yuletide season affects Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman and more!
On sale December 6 • 154 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Relist
FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #32
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
The epic story “In My Father's House" concludes as Jason Rusch must deal with the catastrophic fallout from his own actions against the mystery villain. It's an ending and a new beginning for DC's Nuclear Man!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
FALLEN ANGEL VOL. 2: DOWN TO EARTH TP
Written by Peter David Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco
Peter David’s creator-owned series gets a second collection with DOWN TO EARTH, reprinting issues #7-12. The mysterious Fallen Angel continues to protect the city of Béte Noire, but her nemesis Black Mariah is back in town, and she’s hunting for the Angel!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10
144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Mature Readers
FALLEN ANGEL VOL. 1 TP
Written by Peter David
Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
Reoffered to coincide with the release of FALLEN ANGEL VOL. 2, this collection features FALLEN ANGEL #1-6! Welcome to Bëte Noir, a mysterious city with an enigmatic inhabitant: the Fallen Angel, who helps people in need…but her help isn’t always what it seems! Plus, an introduction by author Harlan Ellison.
On sale December 6 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • Mature Readers • Relist
HAWKGIRL #59
Written by Walter Simonson
Art by Renato Arlem
Cover by Howard Chaykin
Blackfire has made her way to Earth to eliminate Hawkgirl — as she did Hawkwoman — bringing the Rann/Thanagar War very close to home! And worse... she has evidence that she’s already killed Hawkman as well. The story continues in January’s JSA CLASSIFIED #21!
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JONAH HEX #14
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Jordi Bernet
Part 2 of the 3-part “Legend of Jonah Hex.” As Hex continues his search for the Union Colonel who slaughtered his regiment during the Civil War, he’s reminded of his own upbringing and the events that led to his days as a slave to the Apache Indians — the same tribe that would one day scar his face with the mark of the demon.
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #7
Written by Keith Champagne
Art by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
Cover by Gleason & Wayne Faucher
Part 1 of the 3-part “Dark Side of the Green,” written by Keith Champagne with art by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins! What begins as a routine mission quickly spirals out of control for Guy Gardner and new recruit R’amey Holl, leading the duo to discover a secret that could shake the Corps to the core. Meanwhile, a lone Dominator has found the key to great power and plans to unleash it against the Earth!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ION #9
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten
Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky
Kyle confronts a major new DC threat that’s headed toward Earth! Meanwhile, someone very close to Kyle is dying.
On sale December 20 • 9 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ION: THE TORCHBEARER TP
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Greg Tocchini, Tom Grindbery and Jay Leisten
Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky
Collecting the first 6 issues of the acclaimed maxiseries! Kyle Rayner has become Ion, the living embodiment of the Green Lantern legacy, and only the Guardians of the Universe hold the secret to Kyle’s fate. Will Kyle accept his new role or rebel against everything he stands for?
Advance-solicited; on sale January 31 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
GREEN LANTERN #16
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Part 3 of “Wanted: Hal Jordan,” guest-starring Alan Scott, Green Arrow, Arsenal and more! 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? Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited; on sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GUY GARDNER: COLLATERAL DAMAGE #2
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Chaykin
The Prestige Format miniseries focusing on the edgy Green Lantern concludes! There may be peace in the galaxy, as the forces behind the Rann-Thanagar war unite with the Green Lantern Corps for one purpose: slaughtering Guy!
On sale December 27 • 2 of 2 • Prestige Format • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US
CONNOR HAWKE: DRAGON’S BLOOD #2
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Derec Donovan
The explosive new miniseries continues! The contest has begun, as archers from around the globe convene at a posh Chinese estate. Connor Hawke, son of Green Arrow, has come to test his mettle against the world’s best. But when the dangerous Shado appears, can death be far behind?
Resolicited; on sale December 20 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GREEN ARROW #69
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Batman shows up in Star City…unfortunately, the Red Hood isn’t far behind! And Speedy is the Hood’s target — is she another sidekick to be destroyed despite Batman’s best efforts?
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JUSTICE #9
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross
Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross
Cover by Ross
The breathaking miniseries by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Alex Ross continues with plenty of surprises! Black Adam! The Marvel Family! And the Justice League’s plan to storm their adversaries’ stronghold!
On sale December 27 • 9 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
JUSTICE VOL. 2 HC
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross
Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross
Cover by Ross
An extraordinary hardcover volume collecting JUSTICE #5-8, written by comics legends Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME) & Jim Krueger (Earth X) with art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross! In this volume, a conspiracy of villains has found a way to use Superman’s powers against him. He’s beyond control and there’s only one solution —
which may kill him!
Advance-solicited; on sale February 21 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #1
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Art Thibert
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Eaglesham
Get in on the ground floor as the world’s first and greatest super-team returns to usher in the DCU’s next age of heroes and villains! Writer Geoff Johns (52, Infinite Crisis), artists Dale Eaglesham (Villains United, Green Lantern) & Art Thibert (Outsiders, Superman) and cover artist Alex Ross (Kingdom Come, Justice) band together for the debut of the greatest incarnation of the super-team that inspired all the others.
Determined to rebuild the Justice Society, founding members Green Lantern, Flash and Wildcat initiate an unprecedented recruitment program, tracking the bloodlines of heroes across the world and bringing in the new Starman, Damage, Liberty Belle and more!
But just as the Society welcomes the rookies into their ranks, an evil force sets out to destroy them. Meet new legacies, solve a mystery stretching into the far future, witness the return of the world's greatest hero, and watch another one fall — all in the pages of this fantastic new series!
Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Alex Ross; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Dale Eaglesham, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 6 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US Edited by Stephen Wacker
JSA CLASSIFIED #20
Written by Scott Beatty
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Cover by Morales
Endless Winter is upon Doctor Mid-Nite as the 2-part “Skin Trade” concludes! Using super-hero and super-villain body parts, she has made herself virtually immortal — and infinitely more powerful!
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JSA CLASSIFIED: HONOR AMONG THIEVES TP
Written by Jen Van Meter and Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Patrick Olliffe, Don Kramer, Ruy Jose, Drew Geraci, and Keith Champagne Cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose
Reprints JSA: CLASSIFIED #5-9! The Injustice Society reforms with a crazy new mission: break into the JSA’s very own headquarters to steal the key of Prometheus! But a flurry of betrayals and the loss of a teammate might threaten any chance that the Injustice Society has.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US
JSA: GHOST STORIES TP
Written by Paul Levitz
Art by Rags Morales, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway and others
Cover by Pérez
A new volume collecting the story arc written by Paul Levitz (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES), presented in JSA #82-87! The JSA has been targeted by the Gentleman Ghost and his undead army. How will they end a supernatural slaughter when the only being who can stop it is the ghost of Batman?
Advance-solicited; on sale January 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
JLA CLASSIFIED #30
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Killian Plunkett & Tom Nguyen
Part 5 of the 6-part “Sacred Trust.” The JLA’s cover’s been blown wide-open, and the team is at the mercy of the two rebel armies of Meta Humans!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #5
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope
Cover by Michael Turner
Variant cover by Arthur Adams
One of the hottest teams in comics — Brad Meltzer, Ed Benes and Sandra Hope — continues to heat things up in Part 5 of “The Tornado's Path.” Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman join Green Lantern, Black Canary and Arsenal against the unstoppable force of a villain reborn.
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 Arthur Adams, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA HEREBY ELECTS… TP
Written by Gardner Fox, Dennis O’Neil, Len Wein and others
Art by Mike Sekowsky, Dick Dillin and more
Cover by TK
Membership in the World’s Mightiest Super-Team is earned in these classic stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4, # 75, #105-106, 3146, #161 and #173-174 as Green Arrow, Black Canary, Elongated Man, Red Tornado, Hawkgirl, Zatanna and Black Lightning prove they have what it takes to join the JLA!
On sale December 20 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US
THE KAMANDI ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Jack Kirby
Art by Kirby, Mike Royer and D. Bruce Berry Cover by Kirby
The incredible adventures of the Last Boy on Earth continue in this 228-page volume collecting KAMANDI #11-20! This volume features such classic doses of dystopian future-shock by Kirby as “Hell at Hialeah!”, “The Human Gophers of Ohio!” and “The Last Gang in Chicago” plus an introduction by KAMANDI inker Mike Royer.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 28 • 228 pg, FC, $49.99 US
MARTIAN MANHUNTER #5
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art and cover by Al Barrionuevo & Bit
Cover by Barrionuevo
Martian Manhunter has stopped at nothing to protect his fellow Martians. But his actions have riled some very important people — including Zatanna, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Vixen and Green Lantern! What side will J’onn choose, especially after he makes a harrowing discovery that threatens his life?
On sale December 13 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MYSTERY IN SPACE #4
Written by Jim Starlin Cover by Davis & Banning
Art by Shane Davis & Matt “Batt” Banning
and Starlin & Al Milgrom
What happens when the woman who killed you returns to finish the job? Captain Comet finds out the hard way in a cold confrontation with the galaxy-crushing power of Lady Styx! Featuring the unexpected and terrifying return of The Darkstars! Plus, the enigmatic Weird finds deeper mysteries in his search for meaning!
On sale December 6 • 4 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
MANHUNTER VOL. 2: TRIAL BY FIRE TP
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina, Jesus Saiz, Brad Walker and others
Cover by Saiz
Don’t miss this new volume collecting MANHUNTER #6-14! Prosecutor Kate Spencer is poised to take on the trial of the year, as the eyes of the nation are on her latest case: finding the Shadow Thief guilty of murdering the hero Firestorm.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 224 pg, FC, $17.99 US
MANHUNTER VOL. 1: STREET JUSTICE TP
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Jae Lee
Reoffered to coincide with MANHUNTER VOL. 2 TP, this volume collects the acclaimed MANHUNTER #1-5! When a case she’s lost leads to the murder of innocents, prosecutor Kate Spencer rages into the night, tracking the perp who’s eluded justice in the courts. She’s found her true calling. She is the Manhunter. And she likes it!
On sale December tk • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US • Relist
MANHUNTER #26
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina & Robin Riggs
Cover by Arthur Adams
Variant cover by Phil Jimenez
Jump aboard for a new era of MANHUNTER with the start of the 5-part story “Unleashed,” guest-starring Wonder Woman! Manhunter Kate Spencer takes on her biggest case yet with Wonder Woman as the client, but the stakes are higher than anyone knows! Is the Amazon princess guilty of murdering Max Lord? That’s just the first in a series of “Warriors” mysteries that readers old and new will take an active role in answering — including what Kate Spencer’s next blockbuster case will be!
Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Arthur Adams; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Phil Jimenez, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE NEXT #6
Written by Tad Williams
Art and cover by Dietrich Smith & Walden Wong
The incredible miniseries conclusion! It’s “Monika Wong vs. the End of Everything,” or Superman, the Next and Metron vs. the Oblivion Shadow, the most unimaginable threat to ever threaten our world!
On sale December 6 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
OMAC #6
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Renato Guedes
Brother Eye nears total control over Mike Costner, the last OMAC. And as OMAC falls, so to will humanity, for Brother Eye is ready to begin the OMAC project anew and fulfill his mission to safeguard the world from super-heroes.
On sale December 13 • 6 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE OMEGA MEN #3
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art and cover by Henry Flint
Guest starring Superman! Embroiled in a universal power grab, the Omega Men will stop at nothing to protect their beliefs. With every being in the galaxy gunning for them, will the Omega Men also be able to survive a conflict from within?
On sale December 20 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
RUSH CITY #6
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Timothy Green II & Rick Magyar
Cover by Jock
Is this Diego’s final mission? And as our haunted hunter chases
his quarry, who is targeting him? Find out in this rubber-burning, car-smashing series finale!
On sale December 27 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
OUTSIDERS #43
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Ron Randall & Art Thibert
Cover by Matthew Clark
What’s the only way to stop Sivana’s worldwide high-tech assault on science? How about the ancient way of the warrior?
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
OUTSIDERS: THE GOOD FIGHT TP
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Matthew Clark, Pop Mhan, Ron Randall and Art Thibert
Cover by Daniel Acuña
Collecting OUTSIDERS #34-41! With a new team in place, the Outsiders find themselves at odds with an entire nation, not to mention the super-hero community. Also, the Outsiders try to stop the Brotherhood of Evil in a plot that involves selling Metahumans to the underworld.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US
SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #25
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray
Cover by Kitson
A longtime fan-favorite hero has escaped his centuries-long exile from the Phantom Zone and owes a tremendous debt to those who set him free. Too bad it’s not the Legion!
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE SPIRIT #1
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art by Cooke & J. Bone
Cover by Cooke
Acclaimed writer/artist Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER) sets his sights on Will Eisner’s classic hero The Spirit in this all-new monthly series that maintains the “spirit” of Eisner’s creation while bringing a new sensibility to the character. The Spirit, a.k.a. Denny Colt, joins Commissioner Dolan and his daughter Ellen in this go-for-broke, shoot-the-lights-out crime story!
When ace television reporter Ginger Coffee is abducted by a crimelord she was about to run an exposé on, The Spirit is called in to investigate. Finding her is tough enough, but getting out alive is a whole other matter!
Don’t miss the first exciting issue, filled with action, adventure, humor and sexy girls!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott Dunbier
SHADOWPACT #8
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Shawn McManus
Ragman is spotlighted in this conclusion to the Shadowpact’s war with the Congregation! Plus, Strega and Dr. Gotham!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD — THE BATMAN TEAM-UPS VOL. 1 TP
Written by Bob Haney and Mike Sekowsky Cover by Bob Brown
Art by Carmine Infantino, Ross Andru, Neal Adams, and others
Collecting The Brave and The Bold #59, #64, #67, #69-71 and #74-87! Re-presented here are Batman’s earliest team-ups with Green Lantern, Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Atom, Hawkman and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 528 pg, B&W $16.99 US
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VOL. 2 TP
Written by Gardner Fox
Art by Mike Sekowsky & Bernard Sachs
Cover by Sekowsky & Murphy Anderson
Presenting another jam-packed volume full of adventure, collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #17-36! In this volume, the JLA battles Kanjar Ro, Despero, the Queen Bee, Amazo, Dr. Destiny, and their evil counterparts, the Crime Syndicate of America.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 520 pg, B&W $16.99 US
TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #3
Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello
Art by Eric Battle, Cliff Chiang and Prentis Rollins
Cover by Matt Wagner
The Spectre’s wrath targets the most unlikely of sinners — an everyman driven to murder by the circumstance of life! Plus, a mysterious boy promises the answers to the mounting impossibilities, and it will only cost Dr. 13 one thin dime!
On sale December 13 • 3 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
WONDER WOMAN #4
Written by Allan Heinberg
Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
When the all-new Wonder Woman encounters the Cheetah, Giganta and Dr. Psycho, she discovers that Wonder Woman’s Rogues Gallery has undergone a radical transformation! Even Dr. Poison, Dr. Cyber and Osira are somehow more powerful and deadlier than ever before. But who is responsible for these magical makeovers? And will this army of revitalized rogues be too much for the gods’ newest champion? Find out as WONDER WOMAN goes bimonthly in Part 4 of the 5-part epic “Who Is Wonder Woman?” Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited; on sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEEN TITANS #42
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Peter Snejbjerg
Cover by Tony Daniel
Spotlight on Kid Devil as he finally confronts his mentor, Blue Devil!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #6
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Daniel Acuña
Miss America has returned — but why are there two of her? And which one will spell certain doom for the Freedom Fighters? Meanwhile, Phantom Lady and Black Condor are sent on a mission that could forever alter the future of the team.
On sale December 27 • 6 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEEN TITANS GO! #38
Written by J. Torres
Art by Chynna Clugston
Cover by Todd Nauck
Featuring art by indie comics superstar Chynna Clugston (Blue Monday, Queen Bee)! Mad Mod returns to offer the Teen Titans fame and fortune. Will their new superstar status distract the Titans from finishing off MM once and for all?
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
THE BATMAN STRIKES! #28
Written by Jai Nitz
Art and cover by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
It’s the most unlikeliest Dynamic Duo ever when Joker gets a new helper, Scarface! As if that wasn’t strange enough, Batman has to ask for help from the only person who can stop Scarface, the Ventriloquist!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #28
Written by Mike McAvennie
Art by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill
Cover by Ty Templeton
It’s Christmastime on the Watchtower, but all is not festive. Clayface is decorating Gotham with his victims, and the Flash and Batman seem ready to hang one another over a fire. Can the intervention of the Phantom Stranger and a visit to Christmas past raise everyone’s holiday spirits?
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG #4
Written by Jesse Leon McCann
Art by Min S. Ku & Jeff Albrecht
Cover by Scott Jeralds
What is the secret of Isis and the Orange Kryptonite? It’s going to take the help of Ace the Bathound and the Dog Star Patrol to find out!
On sale December 20 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #8
Written by Sholly Fisch, Robbie Busch and Tom Warburton
Art by Kim Arndt, Dan Davis, Maurice Fontenot and The Iguana
Cover by Davis
As if having to clean up her room wasn’t bad enough — now Juniper Lee has to clean up creepy creature cobwebs!
On sale December 13
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #28
Written by Bobby London, Jesse Leon McCann and Frank Strom
Art by Mike Kazaleh, Scott Underwood, Angus Bungay, Christopher Cook and Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Robert Pope & DeCarlo
Scoutmaster Lumpus has a tough lesson to teach the Bean Scouts – the law of the jungle. Plus, the Eds want to discover the joys of deep-sea exploration!
On sale December 27
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
LOONEY TUNES #145
Written by Sholly Fisch, Frank Strom and Robbie Busch
Art by Leo Batic, Neal Sternecky, Walter Carzon, Horacio Ottolini, Scott McRae and Ruben Torreiro
Cover by Scott Gross
Bugs and Daffy owe some money to Rocky and Mugsy, so they try their hand at being stage magicians! Viva Las Vegas!
On sale December 6
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
SCOOBY-DOO #115
Written by Alex Simmons, Robbie Busch and John Rozum
Art by Robert Pope,
Jeralds & tk
Cover by Scott McRae & tk
It’s a Wonderful Fright for the Scooby gang! Terrified by constantly chasing ghosts and goblins, Shaggy & Scooby wish that Mystery, Inc. didn’t exist, only to find that monsters and villains are everywhere, because no meddling kids were around to stop them! Plus, Shaggy does his best Santa Claus impersonation, only to be kidnapped by evil elves! Ho-Ho-Horror!
On sale December 20
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
MAD #473
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
It’s holiday hilarity in true MAD fashion!
On sale December 6 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US
MAD CLASSICS #12
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
A jam-packed new issue of MAD CLASSICS, featuring the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader’s Choice picks and much more!
On sale December 13 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US
CIPHER VOL. 6
Written and illustrated by Minako Narita
CMX. Siva tells the story of his life growing up with Cipher, and finally reveals the reason why the twins share a single identity! A death in the family leads to independence for the twins, but the pressure of their careers results in dangerous behavior for Cipher. And later, shocking events in the present propel the twins to finally embark on separate life paths.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 5" x 7.375"
200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
DENSHA OTOKO VOL. 2
Written by Hitori Nakano Illustrated by Wataru Watanabe
CMX. The big day has come! “Train” is out on his date with “Hermess”! But now what? What does he say? What does he do? He’s on his own and doesn’t have his online support group to guide him through the event. Then “Train” has even more reason to fret when “Hermess” wants him to meet a friend of hers. Is the shy young man about to be “outed” as an “otaku”?
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 5" x 7.375"
174 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 8
Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike
CMX. The Major is delivering a secret document to NATO when his flight is hijacked. The plane also carries a famous painting that Eroica desires. Not even a hijacking can deter the world's most flamboyant art thief, but there's more to these terrorists than meets the eye. And Klaus may have to face his worst nightmare: joining forces (again!) with Eroica to stop the terrorists!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 7
Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura
CMX. It all comes down to this — the final volume! In the breathtaking finale, Maron goes to Heaven and meets God. She learns of the Devil, the Fall and finally has the fate of the world placed on her shoulders. Can our beloved Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne handle this immense responsibility? She’s spent years preparing herself for her final struggle against Satan and his minions…can she succeed against such incredible odds?
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 5" x 7.375"
176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
KIKAIDER CODE 02 VOL. 6
Written by Shotaro Ishinomori Illustrated by MEIMU
CMX. In this gripping final volume Saburo returns to battle Jiro!
Mitsuko returns to her old family home where she is attacked by the conjoined SHADOW robots named Zadam. Zadam controls a huge weapon called the “Armageddon God,” whose purpose is to destroy all human life. But the machine is incomplete and Hinano appears to be the missing piece.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 5" x 7.375"
194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE
PENGUIN REVOLUTION VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Sakura Tsukuba
CMX. Ryo’s making his big debut on stage — in the lead role! Yukari is doing her best to support him, but she’s been pretty busy trying to pull off her own performance as a guy. Her “role” might not be as convincing as she had hoped, but Ryo seems to be bringing down the house. In fact, the lines between acting and real life might be getting a little blurry.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
RECIPE FOR GERTRUDE VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa
CMX. Sahara stands alone and faces her brother — who is possessed by Gertrude’s creator! An injured Gertrude can’t help, so he recruits an old nemesis to come to his friend’s aid. Is the patchwork demon willing to pay the price of this bargain? “The Recipe” is within reach and they are about to find out just how Gertrude came to be and how he got his name!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 5" x 7.375"
200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES
VERSUS VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada
CMX. Reiji prepares for the big concert in New York and an anticipated reunion with his sister. Bartholomew, conductor for the New York Philharmonic, has taken a liking to Reiji and wants him to join the orchestra when they tour Europe. But when the young violinist learns that his would-be mentor played a key role in Hane’s past troubles, things get ugly!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 5" x 7.375"
208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+
TRANQUILITY #1
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Neil Googe
Variant covers by J. Scott Campbell
From the incredible minds of Gail Simone (GEN13, BIRDS OF PREY) and Neil Googe (MAJESTIC) comes a unique new series that will change the way you think about super-heroes and villains!
Tranquility is like any other small town in America, except for one fundamental difference:
It’s the town where super-powered beings go in order to retire and raise families. From the Golden Age to the Modern Age, heroes and villains alike reside in Tranquility, and it creates a unique blend of personalities and conflicts that causes the local law enforcement nothing but headaches! As a camera crew is in town to film a news segment on this unique place, the town is turned upside down by a murder...and it becomes evident that everything isn’t as quaint as it seems!
This issue will feature 3 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Neil Googe; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by J. Scott Campbell, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered; one copy of Variant Edition B, with a pencil sketch cover by Campbell, may be ordered for every 50 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy
THE AUTHORITY #2
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Gene Ha
Variant cover by Michael Golden
Do you believe in superheroes? Something huge has been found in the waters of the North Sea, something from another reality where the supermen are real. Join marine salvage expert Kenny Kincaid as he meets astonishing beings both familiar and terrifyingly strange. Hawksmoor, Jenny Quarx, Apollo, The Midnighter, The Doctor, The Engineer and Swift. Who are The Authority, and what do they want with our world? Can the heroes of a parallel universe save Kenny’s marriage and end war forever?
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Gene Ha; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Michael Golden, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GEN13 #3
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Talent Caldwell & Matt “Batt” Banning
Variant cover by Adam Warren
The kids have escaped I.O.’s clutches and are on the run!
But when you have no money, no family and no clue where you're running, is survival even possible? Can five complete strangers learn to work as a team in time to avoid their aggressive pursuers, led by John Lynch?
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 the Variant Edition, with a cover by Adam Warren, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
STORMWATCH: PHD #2
Written by Christos N. Gage
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke
Variant cover by Trevor Hairsine
The Walking Ghost is one of the most infamous crime bosses alive. His influence is felt around the world — and quite possibly off-world. His operation is as brutal as it is efficient — and PHD is going to take him down! It’s time to start making a difference against the meta-human crime lords, and Jackson King plans to start at the top!
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Doug Mahnke; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Trevor Hairsine may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MIDNIGHTER #2
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story
Variant cover by Arthur Adams
After being ambushed and forcibly taken off the Carrier with a bomb implanted into his chest, The Midnighter is made an offer he can’t refuse: accept the terms of a deadly mission or die. Faced with such a pleasant prospect he agrees, biding his time until he can eviscerate his tormentors. It’s not until he’s near completing his objective that things go all to Hell in this action-packed spectacular!
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Arthur Adams, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WETWORKS #4
Written by Mike Carey
Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend
Variant cover by Eric Powell
Featuring a stunning variant cover by The Goon’s Eric Powell! After the frantic events of last issue, Red has returned to the base in bad shape — and Dane and Mother-One are M.I.A. In the company of Detective Ashe, Dane and Mother-One travel to Thea Mater, Ashe's home, and discover the origins of Vascar, the vampire who so badly wants the Blood Box — and why they must keep it from him at all costs!
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Whilce Portacio; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Eric Powell, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WILDSTORM FINE ARTS SPOTLIGHT ON JIM LEE
Pencils by Jim Lee; inks by Scott Williams and various
Cover by Lee & Williams
Celebrate the amazing career of comics icon Jim Lee in this 40-page Special shining a spotlight on his classic Wildstorm art! Containing beautiful covers and gorgeous pin-ups of both his best-known works and rarely seen gems, this is an affordable and indispensable collection for every Jim Lee fan!
On sale December 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #3
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Anderson
Cover by Alex Ross
The sorcerer Simon Magus and Grimoire take center stage as a new factor enters Astro City’s most turbulent decade: The Innocent Gun! Plus, while the gang war rages, guns of another sort spell disaster for the Williams family, as one brother seeks to kill and the other is targeted for death.
On sale December 27 •3 of 4 •32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE BOYS #6
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Darick Robertson
The Teenage Kix bring the fight to the Boys’ doorstep and learn immediately that they’ve taken on more than they can handle! The Boys are back in business, but is it all too much for Hughie to handle?
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
DESOLATION JONES #8
Written by Warren Ellis
Art and cover by Danijel Zezelj
DESOLATION JONES returns, featuring art by Danijel Zezelj (LOVELESS)! Investigating the apparent murder of a fellow ex-British spy, Michael Jones finds himself hip deep in both the town’s unique kind of corruption and the visions of Philip K. Dick.
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
A MAN CALLED KEV #5
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Carlos Ezquerra
Cover by Glenn Fabry
Kev has had enough of his mates dying while he’s miraculously survived every attempt on his life. It’s payback time, with no quarter asked and none given. In a hail of gunfire and explosions, Kev Hawkins is going to reclaim his life in the explosive conclusion to the series!
On sale December 20 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
NINJA SCROLL #4
Written by Kelley Puckett
Art by Jonboy Meyers
Cover by Michael Chang
Jubei finds a dying noblewoman lying in a field and promises to take her to a mountaintop temple. But as both ninja clans and samurai masters attempt to stop him, Jubei begins to suspect that all is not as it seems.
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
RED MENACE #2
Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DeMeo & Adam Brodie
Art by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey Cover by Ordway
Variant cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
Shunned by the public that once adored him — and even questioned by his own daughter — The Eagle thinks things can’t get worse...until he’s arrested as a Soviet spy. Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. Please see order form for details.
On sale December 20 •2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
EX MACHINA #26
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister
Cover by Harris
“Power Down,” Part 1 of 4. Former super-hero and current mayor Mitchell Hundred faces the greatest challenge of either of his careers in an all-new adventure set during the 2003 blackout of New York City!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
MAJESTIC VOL. 3: THE FINAL CUT TP
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Neil Googe, Diego Olmos, Kevin West and others
Cover by Googe
Majestic makes his last stand to save the Earth in this collection featuring MAJESTIC #13-17, plus a story from the WILDSTORM WINTER SPECIAL! As the battle for possession of the Planet Engine heats up, Majestic must stand against an overwhelming enemy in a battle for their adopted planet!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US
RED SONJA/CLAW THE UNCONQUERED: DEVIL’S HANDS TP
Written by John Layman Art by Andy Smith
Cover by Jim Lee & Gabriele Dell’Otto
Collecting the thrilling 4-issue miniseries! Red Sonja, legendary crimson-haired she-devil, and Claw, the cursed warrior, are thrown together as unlikely allies against a despotic evil sorcerer. The problem is, that enemy may be the only one who holds the key to unlocking the terrible curse Claw must endure! Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 112 pg, FC, $12.99 US
ROKKIN #6
Written by Andy Hartnell
Art and cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis
Rokkin finally comes face to face with the evil Lord Vulmax, but is he prepared for the confrontation? And what is the ominous curse behind his powers? Meanwhile, Evy grows closer to Arnes.and a major surprise is revealed in this thrilling series conclusion
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue
FRIDAY THE 13th #1
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by Adam Archer
Cover by Ryan Sook
Variant cover by Tim Bradstreet
The vaults of the New Line Horror library open further as one of the greatest horror icons returns in a mind-blowing new series! From the horrific minds of writing team Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (JONAH HEX) and monstrously-talented newcomer Adam Archer comes a new look at the legend of Crystal Lake: the hockey mask-clad Jason Vorhees!
A beautiful young woman is found on the road leading to the mysterious Crystal Lake, covered in blood and rambling about a monster who slaughtered her group of friends. It’s a tale similar to other legends of the area, but as her story unfolds, it will be unlike anything anyone could have expected! This story of murder and atrocity goes much deeper than any one family.
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Ryan Sook; one copy of the Variant Edition, 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 December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Ben Abernathy
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET #3
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Kevin West
Cover by Tony Harris & Jim Clark
Horror icon Freddy Krueger is murdering teenagers again — and one father has had enough! Taking the battle directly to Freddy in the dream realm, one man is willing to risk everything to protect his child. But will it be enough?
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE #2
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Wesley Craig
Cover by Lee Bermejo
The F.B.I. team sent to investigate the horrors of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” has made an amazing discovery: a warren of tunnels beneath Travis County! Could this be where Leatherface and his sinister family fled in the months following the murders? But what fresh horrors lie in the darkness?
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE: SLEEP OF REASON #1
Written by John Ney Rieber
Art by Eric Nguyen
Cover by Tim Bradstreet
A Vertigo classic returns — with a vengeance! The fertile mind of writer John Ney Rieber (BOOKS OF MAGIC, Captain America) and the dynamic pen of artist Eric Nguyen (Strange Girl) have created a Sandman tale that both honors the classic character and will stand as a classic in its own right.
A new age of terror demands a new Sandman to quell its nightmares. This disturbing new miniseries follows the final days of Wesley Dodds and his lifelong love Dian Belmont as they encounter a harrowing fate while traveling in Afghanistan circa 1997. Ten years later, with American troops on the ground in that country, wartime photojournalist Kieran Marshall is forced to take on the mantle of Wesley’s former alter-ego, the terrifying crimefighter known as The Sandman.
A dark and relevant tale that will appeal to new readers as well as fans of the classic Vertigo series, SLEEP OF REASON questions what it means to be human when confronted with evil. Marshall is a man in search of a career-making interview with master-terrorist Masad. When he confronts Masad face-to-face, he learns to his horror that this terrorist can teach him more about himself than he ever wanted to know. Becoming the new Sandman will be the only way Kieran can save his own life — but, possibly, at the cost of his humanity.
On sale December 13 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Edited by Jonathan Vankin
100 BULLETS #79
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
The unforgettable conclusion to the 4-part storyarc, “Punch Line.” The Trust, Agent Graves and the Minutemen arrive in Mexico for a showdown that will mark the end for at least one major player. Also, the mystery behind the Atlantic City job is finally revealed. Loyal Bullets fans, this is the issue you’ve been waiting for!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
AMERICAN SPLENDOR #4
Written by Harvey Pekar
Art by Dean Haspiel, Gilbert Hernandez, Hilary Barta and others
Cover by Hernandez
Harvey Pekar is never at a loss for something to say about any topic. In the concluding issue of this groundbreaking miniseries, illustrated by an all-star roster of comics’ finest artists, Harvey visits Chicago, offers his thoughts on the World Cup, and returns to battle another renegade bathroom fixture, among other adventures.
On sale December 6 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, No ads, B&W, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
AMERICAN VIRGIN #10
Written by Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan & Christine Norrie
Cover by Joshua Middleton
The explosive new story arc of AMERICAN VIRGIN gets off to a bang as youth minister and practicing virgin Adam Chamberlain prepares to meet his maker. It’s everything you ever wanted to know about Adam’s life to date, but were afraid to ask. Who was Adam’s first sexual experience with? How did Mamie and Earl meet? What was Cyndi’s summer job that led to her exile from the Chamberlain clan? Find out in this revealing new story.
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
CROSSING MIDNIGHT #2
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Jim Fern & Mark Pennington
Cover by J.H. Williams III
The shocking new horror series written by the critically acclaimed Mike Carey (LUCIFER, X-Men) and featuring the breakout art of Jim Fern (FABLES) and Mark Pennington (SHADE, THE CHANGING MAN) continues. In the heart of Japan, twins Toshi and Kai desperately try to stay one step ahead of their terrifying fates. But as Toshi finds herself crossing lines to protect their family, Kai will learn how far the curse that afflicts them really stretches.
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
DEADMAN #5
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by John Watkiss
Concluding the 5-part debut story arc in sweeping fashion, Brandon uses his deadly new powers in an attempt to rescue Sarah from the bomber-jacketed assassins. Then he stretches his abilities even further for a confrontation with his comatose father that leaves Brandon wondering where he stands on the plane of reality.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
DMZ #14
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood
“Public Works” part 2 of 5. Matty has infiltrated a terrorist cell determined to disrupt any and all construction sites owned and operated by the shady Trustwell, Inc. In the process, he also develops a close friendship with a female member of the group. But when he discovers her plans — as well as who is funding them, Matty soon realizes he’s once again in over his head.
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
DOOM PATROL VOL. 5: magic bus TP
Written by Grant Morrison Cover by Brian Bolland
Art by Richard Case, Stan Woch, Ken Steacy, Philip Bond and Mark McKenna
The collection of comics savant Grant Morrison's legendary run on DOOM PATROL continues in this fifth trade paperback volume reprinting issues #51-57. Featuring the final fate of the Brotherhood of Dada and the rise of the unstoppable Candlemaker, DOOM PATROL VOL. 5 also includes the delightful Jack Kirby tribute issue “And Men Shall Call Him -- HERO!” as well as a new cover by the incomparable Brian Bolland.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES #56
Written by Bill Willingham Cover by James Jean
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha
It’s FABLES’ first-ever special Christmas issue, which seeks to answer a burning question: Does Santa Claus really exist? And if so, is he a Fable? Well, we’re not going to tell you here, or there wouldn’t be any reason for you to buy the issue now, would there? So don’t be naughty — be nice, and wait patiently for this extra-length issue to appear in your stocking.
On sale December 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US • MATURE READERS
JACK OF FABLES #6
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Steve Leialoha
Cover by James Jean
Part 1 of the 2-part “Jack Frost,” featuring guest art by FABLES’ Steve Leialoha. Retrieval vans are scouring the hills and valleys of Idaho and Montana, scooping up escaped Fables and taking them back to captivity in the Golden Boughs retirement village. So far Jack has eluded them, but how long can he hold out? The secret might lie in one of his past misadventures – when he was none other than Jack Frost.
Don’t miss this special 2-part story featuring Jack’s encounters with the illustrious Snow Queen, beautifully illustrated by FABLES veteran inker and noted artist Steve Leialoha. Also featured: the left side of an exquisite diptych cover by three-time winner of the Eisner Award for best painter, James Jean.
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
THE EXTERMINATORS #12
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Mike Hawthorne Cover by Philip Bond
Concluding the 2-part “Brother #38,” featuring skin-crawling guest art by Mike Hawthorne. A chance encounter with an old associate threatens to destroy Saloth’s romance with Professor Neal — and more importantly, his research into the world of vermin — by exposing painful truths about his past. To continue his life’s work, Saloth must confront this interloper from another era and silence him — permanently.
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
HELLBLAZER #227
Written by Denise Mina
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Part 4 of the 5-Part “The Red Right Hand.” Constantine faces perhaps the most difficult task of his long career…for him, anyway. He must gather up all the happy people he can — and get them to Glasgow in a hurry. Otherwise, the tsunami of bad vibes from Steve Evans’ empathy plague will overwhelm the world.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
LOVELESS #14
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Danijel Zezelj
Cover by Marcelo Frusin
After all the blood spilled in issue #12, a new law man — or rather, law-woman — steps into a more prominent role in Blackwater. Meanwhile, Atticus begins his search for Boyd Johnson in his quest for money, fame and freedom.
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
LUCIFER VOL. 11: EVENSONG TP
Written by Mike Carey Cover by Christopher Moeller
Art by Peter Gross, Zander Cannon, Dean Ormston,
Jon J Muth, Ryan Kelly and Aaron Alexovich
The saga of Lucifer Morningstar comes to a close in EVENSONG, collecting LUCIFER #70-75. In the aftermath of the universe-shaking battle in Heaven, Lucifer and his cohorts return to pick up their lives and tie up their loose ends. As a special bonus, EVENSONG also includes the Prestige-format one-shot LUCIFER: NIRVANA, gorgeously painted by Jon J Muth.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
TESTAMENT #13
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art by Peter Gross & Gary Erskine
Cover by Liam Sharp
Chapter 1 of “Babel.” Aghast at the influence our heroes have had on their timeline, the gods summon a demon who will empower Fallow and his Biblical counterpart to rule the world. As Fallow maneuvers through the political minefield blocking passage of his Globo, he must decide where he stands on the Holy War.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
TESTAMENT VOL. 2: WEST OF EDEN TP
Written by Douglas Rushkoff Cover by Liam Sharp
Art by Peter Gross, Gary Erskine & Liam Sharp
“...a nimble yarn-spinner...” — Entertainment Weekly
Novelist Douglas Rushkoff’s saga of Biblical stories occurring in the present day continues in this volume collecting issues #6-10 of the acclaimed ongoing series. A decade ago, in an echo of Genesis, young Alan Stern may have created life — inside his laptop. Now, he’s about to discover the terrible consequences of playing God.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE OTHER SIDE #3
Written by Jason Aaron
Art and cover by Cameron Stewart
The miniseries that shows the real horrors of war continues. As Everette and Vo Dai soldier on towards their inevitable showdown against each other, both men begin to question their respective missions and, more importantly, their own sanity.
On sale December 6 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Y: THE LAST MAN #52
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
The jaw-dropping conclusion of the four-part “Motherland” story arc.
Now that the mystery behind who (or what) has caused the gendercide has been solved, one member of Yorick’s crew will take her leave in the hopes of reversing the effects.
But is it too late?
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
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BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #1
Written by Andy Diggle
Art and cover by Whilce Portacio
& Richard Friend
Learn where the Dark Knight first got “all those wonderful toys” as the superstar combo of writer Andy Diggle (ADAM STRANGE) and art team Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend (WETWORKS) go back to Batman's roots in a new monthly series! In this 6-issue tale, see exactly when Batman’s war on evil in Gotham City ramped up — and how he rose to meet the threat of Lex Luthor's plans to move in on both Bruce Wayne's and Batman's turf!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin
BATMAN #660 & 661
Written by John Ostrander
Art by Tom Mandrake
Covers by Gregory Lauren
Don't miss a 4-part murder mystery by the acclaimed team of John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake (THE SPECTRE), starting with two chapters in December! Three horrific murders rock Gotham with only one gruesome connection: parts of the victim's faces have been carved away. Meanwhile, a brutal Russian gangster called Perun threatens Amina Franklin, a doctor working at Leslie Thompkins clinic, which brings in not only the Batman but his bizarre new foe: Grotesk!
And as the mystery of Grotesk deepens, a vicious new player enters the game — a Japanese yakuza named Johnny Kareoke! Batman confronts Kareoke and his murderous Geisha Grrls while the monstrous Grotesk strikes once again!
Issue #660 on sale December 13; #661 on sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99
DETECTIVE COMICS #826
Written by Paul Dini
Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Simone Bianchi
Series writer Paul Dini returns as an unexpected twist of fate places Robin directly in the clutches of Batman's archenemy, the Joker! Alone and incapacitated, Robin must summon every bit of his courage and ingenuity to free himself before the madman ends the Boy Wonder's life!
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #213
Written by Matt Wayne
Art by Steven Cummings
Cover by Walter Simonson
A man who collects everything has begun collecting superhero memorabilia, and he’s after something that belongs to Batman! The Dark Knight must travel to Tokyo to track down “The Otaku!”
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CATWOMAN #62
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Adam Hughes
The big mysteries of Selina’s missing year are revealed!
Learn the fallout from Catwoman’s murder of Black Mask, including the horrible price she paid for vengeance, and why she chose to bring a baby into the world.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
NIGHTWING #127
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
A new, vicious villain enters the picture! Raptor has been murdered, but Nightwing has been buried in his grave. Is this the
Infinite Crisis claiming one of its lost victims, or can Dick Grayson find his way to freedom?
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ROBIN #157
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Freddie E. Williams II
Cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
Guest-starring Klarion the Witch Boy from SEVEN SOLDIERS! The Boy Wonder battles to save the life of a stray cat...and the fate of the world just might hang in the balance.
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #5
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Wagner
As Julie Madison succumbs to the seductions of the Mad Monk, only a ferociously injured Batman stands to defend Gotham from the nefarious machinations of utter evil!
On sale December 27 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US
BATMAN: SECRETS TP
Written by Sam Kieth
Art and cover by Kieth
Collecting Sam Kieth’s acclaimed 5-issue miniseries!
The Dark Knight faces off against his deadliest adversary, The Joker,
after the Clown Price of Crime commits a heinous act that shows how heroes are treated by the media and viewed by the public.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 31 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US
BATMAN: YEAR ONE DELUXE TP
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by David Mazucchelli
A new softcover edition of one of the most important and critically acclaimed Batman adventures eve! In addition to telling the entire dramatic story of Batman's first year fighting crime, this collection includes loads of reproductions of original pencils, script pages, promotional art, unseen Mazzucchelli Batman art and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
BATMAN: YEAR ONE HUNDRED TP
Written by Paul Pope
Art and cover by Pope
Collecting the acclaimed 4-issue miniseries by visionary creator Paul Pope (SOLO)! In Gotham City, 2039, a federal agent is murdered, leaving the Batman, a forgotten icon from the past, wanted for the murder. And as a special bonus, Pope’s “Berlin Batman” story set in 1939, from BATMAN CHRONICLES #11!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 232 pg, FC, $19.99 US
ALL STAR SUPERMAN #7
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Frank Quitely
The best-selling, smash hit All Star Superman bursts into another issue by comics masterminds Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely! The world is flipped upside down when the Man of Steel encounters his topsy-turvy doppelganger Bizarro! Round and square Earths collide in all-out, All Star action as two mismatched Supermen go toe-to-toe.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ACTION COMICS #846
Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner
Art and cover by Adam Kubert
In Part 3 of the emotional story “Last Son,” written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner with stellar art by Adam Kubert, get ready for new secret identities, new villains, and a new mystery hidden within the Fortress of Solitude! Superman’s life reaches a turning point as he confronts an evil power twenty times greater than his own in a battle that threatens not only his planet, but the boy from Krypton!
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN #659
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Rick Leonardi & Jesus Merino
Cover by Carlos Pacheco & Merino
Ever since the death of Superboy during the Infinite Crisis, fans have wondered what became of Krypto, and what those events meant for him. Now, writer Kurt Busiek is joined by sensational guest penciler Rick Leonardi (SUPERMAN RETURNS: LEX LUTHOR, BATGIRL, NIGHTWING) to tell a surprisingly touching tale of the Dog of Steel’s most tragic days, laying the groundwork for Krypto’s surprising future.
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #2
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art and cover by Tim Sale
It’s Superman vs. a volcano! While the Man of Steel fights mother nature to save villagers from fiery doom, he's missing out on a date with Lois Lane. Who will swoop in to sweep LL off her feat? Don't miss the next chapter in this story of Superman's early years from superstar talents Darwyn Cooke and Tim Sale!
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #32
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art by Matthew Clark & Andy Lanning
Cover by Phil Jimenez
Artists Matthew Clark (OUTSIDERS) & Andy Lanning (INFINITE CRISIS) join writer Mark Verheiden as the epic story arc unfolds! With every alien hero turning on Earth, it’s Batman vs. Superman — and Lex Luthor may be mankind’s only hope! Plus, the true threat is finally revealed!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERGIRL #13
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
Cover by Ken Lashley
Look out! It’s a deadly night on the town for Supergirl and her new boyfriend, Power Boy! Plus, who’s monitoring Kara?
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN: CAMELOT FALLS HC
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco& Jesus Merino
A new hardcover collection featuring the best-selling SUPERMAN #654-658!
The Man of Steel has returned to Metropolis and must battle to rout Intergang out of Metropolis! He also faces trouble with Lois, looming problems involving Lana Lang, and a dangerous new discovery in Kazakhstan. Get ready for an action-packed saga that tears a swath across Eastern Europe!
Advance-solicited; on sale February 14 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US
SUPERMAN: UP, UP AND AWAY TP
Written by Kurt Busiek and Geoff Johns
Art by Pete Woods & Renato Guedes
Cover by Terry & Rachel Dodson
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: BACK IN ACTION, this collection
features SUPERMAN #650-653 and ACTION #837-840. It’s One Year Later, and the Man of Steel has disappeared…but the need for the Man of Steel has remained as strong as ever — especially now that Lex Luthor has returned to Metropolis!
On sale December 6 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist
SUPERMAN: BACK IN ACTION TP
Written by Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieiza, Len Wein and Gerry Conway
Art by Pete Woods and José Luis García-López
Cover by Dave Gibbons
Collecting ACTION COMICS 841-843! An alien race is collecting unique specimens from Earth— and the Man of Steel is first on the list! Plus,Kurt Busiek introduces stories from DC COMICS PRESENTS #4, #17 and #24! Guest-starring Nightwing, Aquaman, Firestorm, the Metal Men, Deadman and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 31 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER TP
Written by Jeph Loeb, J.M. DeMatteis, Joe Kelly and Mark Schultz
Art by Ed McGuinness, Doug Mahnke, Todd Nauck and others
Cover by McGuinness
Collecting an unforgettably twisted Superman story , originally presented in SUPERMAN #160-161, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #582-583, SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #104-105, ACTION COMICS #769-770 and SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER #1! In this tale of a world gone wrong, a hunted Superman must struggle against the Joker, Emperor of the universe.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US
52: WEEKS 31-34
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 31: Art by Chris Batista & Ruy Jose. “Superman being out of the picture was the key. One of two keys, if you want to be cute about it.” Plus, The Origin of the Metal Men by Waid and Duncan Rouleau.
WEEK 32: Art by Patrick Olliffe & Drew Geraci. “You wished to be with her again. Come closer, I will show you how.” Plus, The Origin of Blue Beetle by Waid and Cully Hamner.
WEEK 33: Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning illustrate a special Christmas issue featuring more on the Batwoman! “I have brought my family here today…to show to you that underneath the powers of gods long dead…we are as human as the rest of you.” Plus, The Origin of Two-Face by Waid and Mark Chiarello.
WEEK 34: Art by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose. It’s a deadly Countdown to the end of the year and the end of a life in the most heart-stopping cliffhanger yet! The New Year changes everything!
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes.
Week 31 on sale December 6 • Week 32 on sale December 13 • Week 33 on sale December 20 • Week 34 on sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE ALL-NEW ATOM #6
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Eddy Barrows & Trevor Scott
Cover by Ladrönn
The Atom faces the size-changing serial killer Dwarfstar in a battle to the death as he tries to stop his adopted home, Ivy Town, from being destroyed by the ultimate war between magic and science!
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #48
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Phil Winslade & Butch Guice
Cover by Guice
The young Aquaman must contend with a foe from his namesake’s past in “The Way of the Fisherman.” But this villain is surprisingly different from the adversary of old!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE BLUE BEETLE #10
Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers
Art and cover by Cully Hamner
One road trip ends and another begins as Beetle’s best friend Brenda gets her hands on a Mother Box! Don’t miss the start of a cosmic arc destined to end Blue Beetle’s first year with a big bang!
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BIRDS OF PREY #101
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Stephane Roux
The new Birds of Prey pay a heavy price as one of their own becomes the target of a government sting designed to put Oracle out of business for good. Even with the added power of her new operatives, can Oracle prevent Manhunter’s true identity from being exposed?
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CHECKMATE #9
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Jesus Saiz
The Black Queen deputizes the big guns in an all-out bid to keep Pawn 502’s mission alive!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE CREEPER #5
Written by Steve Niles
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano
Don’t miss special guest villain The Joker! How does the Clown Prince of Crime figure into the bizarre origin of the Creeper? You must read this issue to discover the unexpected connection!
On sale December 27 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CRISIS AFTERMATH: THE BATTLE FOR BLUDHAVEN TP
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art by Dan Jurgens, Gordon Purcell and Palmiotti
Cover by Daniel Acuña
Collecting the acclaimed 6-issue miniseries! Blüdhaven becomes a battlefield for Robin, Green Lantern, Cyborg, the Atomic Knights and more! This volume features the introduction of the Freedom Fighters and the new Monarch, making this a must-have for DCU fans!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US
THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #7
Written by Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo
Art by Ron Adrian and Rob Lea
Cover by Daniel Acuña
Too powerful for just one city, the Flash goes west — only to be double-teamed by Inertia and Mota as “Speedquest” begins!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DCU INFINITE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Written by Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, Bill Willingham,
Joe Kelly, Kelley Puckett, Keith Champagne
and Ian Boothby
Art by Joe Bennett, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway,
Ale Garza, Giuseppe Camuncoli and David Lopez.
Cover by Howard Porter
Time to celebrate the holidays with the greatest heroes and rising stars of the DCU! Join Superman, Supergirl, Batwoman, Shazam, Green Lantern, Flash and Shadowpact as they spread the joy of the new season in their own special ways.
This giant sized 80-page Special features stories by Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, Bill Willingham, Joe Kelly, Kelley Puckett, Keith Champagne and Ian Boothby and art by Joe Bennett, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Ale Garza, Giuseppe Camuncoli and David Lopez.
On sale December 6 • 80 pg, FC, $4.99 US
A DC UNIVERSE CHRISTMAS TP
Written by Various
Art and cover by Various
Reoffered in time for the holidays, this book features DC’s heroes and villains alike enjoying the Christmas season. Collecting 17 tales from the last 60 years, this timeless tome allows the reader to experience how the yuletide season affects Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman and more!
On sale December 6 • 154 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Relist
FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #32
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
The epic story “In My Father's House" concludes as Jason Rusch must deal with the catastrophic fallout from his own actions against the mystery villain. It's an ending and a new beginning for DC's Nuclear Man!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
FALLEN ANGEL VOL. 2: DOWN TO EARTH TP
Written by Peter David Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco
Peter David’s creator-owned series gets a second collection with DOWN TO EARTH, reprinting issues #7-12. The mysterious Fallen Angel continues to protect the city of Béte Noire, but her nemesis Black Mariah is back in town, and she’s hunting for the Angel!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10
144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Mature Readers
FALLEN ANGEL VOL. 1 TP
Written by Peter David
Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
Reoffered to coincide with the release of FALLEN ANGEL VOL. 2, this collection features FALLEN ANGEL #1-6! Welcome to Bëte Noir, a mysterious city with an enigmatic inhabitant: the Fallen Angel, who helps people in need…but her help isn’t always what it seems! Plus, an introduction by author Harlan Ellison.
On sale December 6 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • Mature Readers • Relist
HAWKGIRL #59
Written by Walter Simonson
Art by Renato Arlem
Cover by Howard Chaykin
Blackfire has made her way to Earth to eliminate Hawkgirl — as she did Hawkwoman — bringing the Rann/Thanagar War very close to home! And worse... she has evidence that she’s already killed Hawkman as well. The story continues in January’s JSA CLASSIFIED #21!
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JONAH HEX #14
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Jordi Bernet
Part 2 of the 3-part “Legend of Jonah Hex.” As Hex continues his search for the Union Colonel who slaughtered his regiment during the Civil War, he’s reminded of his own upbringing and the events that led to his days as a slave to the Apache Indians — the same tribe that would one day scar his face with the mark of the demon.
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #7
Written by Keith Champagne
Art by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
Cover by Gleason & Wayne Faucher
Part 1 of the 3-part “Dark Side of the Green,” written by Keith Champagne with art by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins! What begins as a routine mission quickly spirals out of control for Guy Gardner and new recruit R’amey Holl, leading the duo to discover a secret that could shake the Corps to the core. Meanwhile, a lone Dominator has found the key to great power and plans to unleash it against the Earth!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ION #9
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten
Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky
Kyle confronts a major new DC threat that’s headed toward Earth! Meanwhile, someone very close to Kyle is dying.
On sale December 20 • 9 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ION: THE TORCHBEARER TP
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Greg Tocchini, Tom Grindbery and Jay Leisten
Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky
Collecting the first 6 issues of the acclaimed maxiseries! Kyle Rayner has become Ion, the living embodiment of the Green Lantern legacy, and only the Guardians of the Universe hold the secret to Kyle’s fate. Will Kyle accept his new role or rebel against everything he stands for?
Advance-solicited; on sale January 31 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
GREEN LANTERN #16
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Part 3 of “Wanted: Hal Jordan,” guest-starring Alan Scott, Green Arrow, Arsenal and more! 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? Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited; on sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GUY GARDNER: COLLATERAL DAMAGE #2
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Chaykin
The Prestige Format miniseries focusing on the edgy Green Lantern concludes! There may be peace in the galaxy, as the forces behind the Rann-Thanagar war unite with the Green Lantern Corps for one purpose: slaughtering Guy!
On sale December 27 • 2 of 2 • Prestige Format • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US
CONNOR HAWKE: DRAGON’S BLOOD #2
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Derec Donovan
The explosive new miniseries continues! The contest has begun, as archers from around the globe convene at a posh Chinese estate. Connor Hawke, son of Green Arrow, has come to test his mettle against the world’s best. But when the dangerous Shado appears, can death be far behind?
Resolicited; on sale December 20 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GREEN ARROW #69
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Batman shows up in Star City…unfortunately, the Red Hood isn’t far behind! And Speedy is the Hood’s target — is she another sidekick to be destroyed despite Batman’s best efforts?
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JUSTICE #9
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross
Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross
Cover by Ross
The breathaking miniseries by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Alex Ross continues with plenty of surprises! Black Adam! The Marvel Family! And the Justice League’s plan to storm their adversaries’ stronghold!
On sale December 27 • 9 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
JUSTICE VOL. 2 HC
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross
Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross
Cover by Ross
An extraordinary hardcover volume collecting JUSTICE #5-8, written by comics legends Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME) & Jim Krueger (Earth X) with art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross! In this volume, a conspiracy of villains has found a way to use Superman’s powers against him. He’s beyond control and there’s only one solution —
which may kill him!
Advance-solicited; on sale February 21 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #1
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Art Thibert
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Eaglesham
Get in on the ground floor as the world’s first and greatest super-team returns to usher in the DCU’s next age of heroes and villains! Writer Geoff Johns (52, Infinite Crisis), artists Dale Eaglesham (Villains United, Green Lantern) & Art Thibert (Outsiders, Superman) and cover artist Alex Ross (Kingdom Come, Justice) band together for the debut of the greatest incarnation of the super-team that inspired all the others.
Determined to rebuild the Justice Society, founding members Green Lantern, Flash and Wildcat initiate an unprecedented recruitment program, tracking the bloodlines of heroes across the world and bringing in the new Starman, Damage, Liberty Belle and more!
But just as the Society welcomes the rookies into their ranks, an evil force sets out to destroy them. Meet new legacies, solve a mystery stretching into the far future, witness the return of the world's greatest hero, and watch another one fall — all in the pages of this fantastic new series!
Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Alex Ross; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Dale Eaglesham, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 6 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US Edited by Stephen Wacker
JSA CLASSIFIED #20
Written by Scott Beatty
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Cover by Morales
Endless Winter is upon Doctor Mid-Nite as the 2-part “Skin Trade” concludes! Using super-hero and super-villain body parts, she has made herself virtually immortal — and infinitely more powerful!
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JSA CLASSIFIED: HONOR AMONG THIEVES TP
Written by Jen Van Meter and Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Patrick Olliffe, Don Kramer, Ruy Jose, Drew Geraci, and Keith Champagne Cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose
Reprints JSA: CLASSIFIED #5-9! The Injustice Society reforms with a crazy new mission: break into the JSA’s very own headquarters to steal the key of Prometheus! But a flurry of betrayals and the loss of a teammate might threaten any chance that the Injustice Society has.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US
JSA: GHOST STORIES TP
Written by Paul Levitz
Art by Rags Morales, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway and others
Cover by Pérez
A new volume collecting the story arc written by Paul Levitz (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES), presented in JSA #82-87! The JSA has been targeted by the Gentleman Ghost and his undead army. How will they end a supernatural slaughter when the only being who can stop it is the ghost of Batman?
Advance-solicited; on sale January 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
JLA CLASSIFIED #30
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Killian Plunkett & Tom Nguyen
Part 5 of the 6-part “Sacred Trust.” The JLA’s cover’s been blown wide-open, and the team is at the mercy of the two rebel armies of Meta Humans!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #5
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope
Cover by Michael Turner
Variant cover by Arthur Adams
One of the hottest teams in comics — Brad Meltzer, Ed Benes and Sandra Hope — continues to heat things up in Part 5 of “The Tornado's Path.” Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman join Green Lantern, Black Canary and Arsenal against the unstoppable force of a villain reborn.
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 Arthur Adams, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA HEREBY ELECTS… TP
Written by Gardner Fox, Dennis O’Neil, Len Wein and others
Art by Mike Sekowsky, Dick Dillin and more
Cover by TK
Membership in the World’s Mightiest Super-Team is earned in these classic stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4, # 75, #105-106, 3146, #161 and #173-174 as Green Arrow, Black Canary, Elongated Man, Red Tornado, Hawkgirl, Zatanna and Black Lightning prove they have what it takes to join the JLA!
On sale December 20 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US
THE KAMANDI ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Jack Kirby
Art by Kirby, Mike Royer and D. Bruce Berry Cover by Kirby
The incredible adventures of the Last Boy on Earth continue in this 228-page volume collecting KAMANDI #11-20! This volume features such classic doses of dystopian future-shock by Kirby as “Hell at Hialeah!”, “The Human Gophers of Ohio!” and “The Last Gang in Chicago” plus an introduction by KAMANDI inker Mike Royer.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 28 • 228 pg, FC, $49.99 US
MARTIAN MANHUNTER #5
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art and cover by Al Barrionuevo & Bit
Cover by Barrionuevo
Martian Manhunter has stopped at nothing to protect his fellow Martians. But his actions have riled some very important people — including Zatanna, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Vixen and Green Lantern! What side will J’onn choose, especially after he makes a harrowing discovery that threatens his life?
On sale December 13 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MYSTERY IN SPACE #4
Written by Jim Starlin Cover by Davis & Banning
Art by Shane Davis & Matt “Batt” Banning
and Starlin & Al Milgrom
What happens when the woman who killed you returns to finish the job? Captain Comet finds out the hard way in a cold confrontation with the galaxy-crushing power of Lady Styx! Featuring the unexpected and terrifying return of The Darkstars! Plus, the enigmatic Weird finds deeper mysteries in his search for meaning!
On sale December 6 • 4 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
MANHUNTER VOL. 2: TRIAL BY FIRE TP
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina, Jesus Saiz, Brad Walker and others
Cover by Saiz
Don’t miss this new volume collecting MANHUNTER #6-14! Prosecutor Kate Spencer is poised to take on the trial of the year, as the eyes of the nation are on her latest case: finding the Shadow Thief guilty of murdering the hero Firestorm.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 224 pg, FC, $17.99 US
MANHUNTER VOL. 1: STREET JUSTICE TP
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Jae Lee
Reoffered to coincide with MANHUNTER VOL. 2 TP, this volume collects the acclaimed MANHUNTER #1-5! When a case she’s lost leads to the murder of innocents, prosecutor Kate Spencer rages into the night, tracking the perp who’s eluded justice in the courts. She’s found her true calling. She is the Manhunter. And she likes it!
On sale December tk • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US • Relist
MANHUNTER #26
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina & Robin Riggs
Cover by Arthur Adams
Variant cover by Phil Jimenez
Jump aboard for a new era of MANHUNTER with the start of the 5-part story “Unleashed,” guest-starring Wonder Woman! Manhunter Kate Spencer takes on her biggest case yet with Wonder Woman as the client, but the stakes are higher than anyone knows! Is the Amazon princess guilty of murdering Max Lord? That’s just the first in a series of “Warriors” mysteries that readers old and new will take an active role in answering — including what Kate Spencer’s next blockbuster case will be!
Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Arthur Adams; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Phil Jimenez, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE NEXT #6
Written by Tad Williams
Art and cover by Dietrich Smith & Walden Wong
The incredible miniseries conclusion! It’s “Monika Wong vs. the End of Everything,” or Superman, the Next and Metron vs. the Oblivion Shadow, the most unimaginable threat to ever threaten our world!
On sale December 6 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
OMAC #6
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Renato Guedes
Brother Eye nears total control over Mike Costner, the last OMAC. And as OMAC falls, so to will humanity, for Brother Eye is ready to begin the OMAC project anew and fulfill his mission to safeguard the world from super-heroes.
On sale December 13 • 6 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE OMEGA MEN #3
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art and cover by Henry Flint
Guest starring Superman! Embroiled in a universal power grab, the Omega Men will stop at nothing to protect their beliefs. With every being in the galaxy gunning for them, will the Omega Men also be able to survive a conflict from within?
On sale December 20 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
RUSH CITY #6
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Timothy Green II & Rick Magyar
Cover by Jock
Is this Diego’s final mission? And as our haunted hunter chases
his quarry, who is targeting him? Find out in this rubber-burning, car-smashing series finale!
On sale December 27 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
OUTSIDERS #43
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Ron Randall & Art Thibert
Cover by Matthew Clark
What’s the only way to stop Sivana’s worldwide high-tech assault on science? How about the ancient way of the warrior?
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
OUTSIDERS: THE GOOD FIGHT TP
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Matthew Clark, Pop Mhan, Ron Randall and Art Thibert
Cover by Daniel Acuña
Collecting OUTSIDERS #34-41! With a new team in place, the Outsiders find themselves at odds with an entire nation, not to mention the super-hero community. Also, the Outsiders try to stop the Brotherhood of Evil in a plot that involves selling Metahumans to the underworld.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US
SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #25
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray
Cover by Kitson
A longtime fan-favorite hero has escaped his centuries-long exile from the Phantom Zone and owes a tremendous debt to those who set him free. Too bad it’s not the Legion!
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE SPIRIT #1
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art by Cooke & J. Bone
Cover by Cooke
Acclaimed writer/artist Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER) sets his sights on Will Eisner’s classic hero The Spirit in this all-new monthly series that maintains the “spirit” of Eisner’s creation while bringing a new sensibility to the character. The Spirit, a.k.a. Denny Colt, joins Commissioner Dolan and his daughter Ellen in this go-for-broke, shoot-the-lights-out crime story!
When ace television reporter Ginger Coffee is abducted by a crimelord she was about to run an exposé on, The Spirit is called in to investigate. Finding her is tough enough, but getting out alive is a whole other matter!
Don’t miss the first exciting issue, filled with action, adventure, humor and sexy girls!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott Dunbier
SHADOWPACT #8
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Shawn McManus
Ragman is spotlighted in this conclusion to the Shadowpact’s war with the Congregation! Plus, Strega and Dr. Gotham!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD — THE BATMAN TEAM-UPS VOL. 1 TP
Written by Bob Haney and Mike Sekowsky Cover by Bob Brown
Art by Carmine Infantino, Ross Andru, Neal Adams, and others
Collecting The Brave and The Bold #59, #64, #67, #69-71 and #74-87! Re-presented here are Batman’s earliest team-ups with Green Lantern, Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Atom, Hawkman and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 528 pg, B&W $16.99 US
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VOL. 2 TP
Written by Gardner Fox
Art by Mike Sekowsky & Bernard Sachs
Cover by Sekowsky & Murphy Anderson
Presenting another jam-packed volume full of adventure, collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #17-36! In this volume, the JLA battles Kanjar Ro, Despero, the Queen Bee, Amazo, Dr. Destiny, and their evil counterparts, the Crime Syndicate of America.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 520 pg, B&W $16.99 US
TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #3
Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello
Art by Eric Battle, Cliff Chiang and Prentis Rollins
Cover by Matt Wagner
The Spectre’s wrath targets the most unlikely of sinners — an everyman driven to murder by the circumstance of life! Plus, a mysterious boy promises the answers to the mounting impossibilities, and it will only cost Dr. 13 one thin dime!
On sale December 13 • 3 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
WONDER WOMAN #4
Written by Allan Heinberg
Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
When the all-new Wonder Woman encounters the Cheetah, Giganta and Dr. Psycho, she discovers that Wonder Woman’s Rogues Gallery has undergone a radical transformation! Even Dr. Poison, Dr. Cyber and Osira are somehow more powerful and deadlier than ever before. But who is responsible for these magical makeovers? And will this army of revitalized rogues be too much for the gods’ newest champion? Find out as WONDER WOMAN goes bimonthly in Part 4 of the 5-part epic “Who Is Wonder Woman?” Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited; on sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEEN TITANS #42
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Peter Snejbjerg
Cover by Tony Daniel
Spotlight on Kid Devil as he finally confronts his mentor, Blue Devil!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #6
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Daniel Acuña
Miss America has returned — but why are there two of her? And which one will spell certain doom for the Freedom Fighters? Meanwhile, Phantom Lady and Black Condor are sent on a mission that could forever alter the future of the team.
On sale December 27 • 6 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEEN TITANS GO! #38
Written by J. Torres
Art by Chynna Clugston
Cover by Todd Nauck
Featuring art by indie comics superstar Chynna Clugston (Blue Monday, Queen Bee)! Mad Mod returns to offer the Teen Titans fame and fortune. Will their new superstar status distract the Titans from finishing off MM once and for all?
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
THE BATMAN STRIKES! #28
Written by Jai Nitz
Art and cover by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
It’s the most unlikeliest Dynamic Duo ever when Joker gets a new helper, Scarface! As if that wasn’t strange enough, Batman has to ask for help from the only person who can stop Scarface, the Ventriloquist!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #28
Written by Mike McAvennie
Art by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill
Cover by Ty Templeton
It’s Christmastime on the Watchtower, but all is not festive. Clayface is decorating Gotham with his victims, and the Flash and Batman seem ready to hang one another over a fire. Can the intervention of the Phantom Stranger and a visit to Christmas past raise everyone’s holiday spirits?
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG #4
Written by Jesse Leon McCann
Art by Min S. Ku & Jeff Albrecht
Cover by Scott Jeralds
What is the secret of Isis and the Orange Kryptonite? It’s going to take the help of Ace the Bathound and the Dog Star Patrol to find out!
On sale December 20 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #8
Written by Sholly Fisch, Robbie Busch and Tom Warburton
Art by Kim Arndt, Dan Davis, Maurice Fontenot and The Iguana
Cover by Davis
As if having to clean up her room wasn’t bad enough — now Juniper Lee has to clean up creepy creature cobwebs!
On sale December 13
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #28
Written by Bobby London, Jesse Leon McCann and Frank Strom
Art by Mike Kazaleh, Scott Underwood, Angus Bungay, Christopher Cook and Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Robert Pope & DeCarlo
Scoutmaster Lumpus has a tough lesson to teach the Bean Scouts – the law of the jungle. Plus, the Eds want to discover the joys of deep-sea exploration!
On sale December 27
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
LOONEY TUNES #145
Written by Sholly Fisch, Frank Strom and Robbie Busch
Art by Leo Batic, Neal Sternecky, Walter Carzon, Horacio Ottolini, Scott McRae and Ruben Torreiro
Cover by Scott Gross
Bugs and Daffy owe some money to Rocky and Mugsy, so they try their hand at being stage magicians! Viva Las Vegas!
On sale December 6
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
SCOOBY-DOO #115
Written by Alex Simmons, Robbie Busch and John Rozum
Art by Robert Pope,
Jeralds & tk
Cover by Scott McRae & tk
It’s a Wonderful Fright for the Scooby gang! Terrified by constantly chasing ghosts and goblins, Shaggy & Scooby wish that Mystery, Inc. didn’t exist, only to find that monsters and villains are everywhere, because no meddling kids were around to stop them! Plus, Shaggy does his best Santa Claus impersonation, only to be kidnapped by evil elves! Ho-Ho-Horror!
On sale December 20
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
MAD #473
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
It’s holiday hilarity in true MAD fashion!
On sale December 6 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US
MAD CLASSICS #12
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
A jam-packed new issue of MAD CLASSICS, featuring the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader’s Choice picks and much more!
On sale December 13 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US
CIPHER VOL. 6
Written and illustrated by Minako Narita
CMX. Siva tells the story of his life growing up with Cipher, and finally reveals the reason why the twins share a single identity! A death in the family leads to independence for the twins, but the pressure of their careers results in dangerous behavior for Cipher. And later, shocking events in the present propel the twins to finally embark on separate life paths.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 5" x 7.375"
200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
DENSHA OTOKO VOL. 2
Written by Hitori Nakano Illustrated by Wataru Watanabe
CMX. The big day has come! “Train” is out on his date with “Hermess”! But now what? What does he say? What does he do? He’s on his own and doesn’t have his online support group to guide him through the event. Then “Train” has even more reason to fret when “Hermess” wants him to meet a friend of hers. Is the shy young man about to be “outed” as an “otaku”?
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 5" x 7.375"
174 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 8
Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike
CMX. The Major is delivering a secret document to NATO when his flight is hijacked. The plane also carries a famous painting that Eroica desires. Not even a hijacking can deter the world's most flamboyant art thief, but there's more to these terrorists than meets the eye. And Klaus may have to face his worst nightmare: joining forces (again!) with Eroica to stop the terrorists!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 7
Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura
CMX. It all comes down to this — the final volume! In the breathtaking finale, Maron goes to Heaven and meets God. She learns of the Devil, the Fall and finally has the fate of the world placed on her shoulders. Can our beloved Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne handle this immense responsibility? She’s spent years preparing herself for her final struggle against Satan and his minions…can she succeed against such incredible odds?
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 5" x 7.375"
176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
KIKAIDER CODE 02 VOL. 6
Written by Shotaro Ishinomori Illustrated by MEIMU
CMX. In this gripping final volume Saburo returns to battle Jiro!
Mitsuko returns to her old family home where she is attacked by the conjoined SHADOW robots named Zadam. Zadam controls a huge weapon called the “Armageddon God,” whose purpose is to destroy all human life. But the machine is incomplete and Hinano appears to be the missing piece.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 5" x 7.375"
194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE
PENGUIN REVOLUTION VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Sakura Tsukuba
CMX. Ryo’s making his big debut on stage — in the lead role! Yukari is doing her best to support him, but she’s been pretty busy trying to pull off her own performance as a guy. Her “role” might not be as convincing as she had hoped, but Ryo seems to be bringing down the house. In fact, the lines between acting and real life might be getting a little blurry.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
RECIPE FOR GERTRUDE VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa
CMX. Sahara stands alone and faces her brother — who is possessed by Gertrude’s creator! An injured Gertrude can’t help, so he recruits an old nemesis to come to his friend’s aid. Is the patchwork demon willing to pay the price of this bargain? “The Recipe” is within reach and they are about to find out just how Gertrude came to be and how he got his name!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 5" x 7.375"
200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES
VERSUS VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada
CMX. Reiji prepares for the big concert in New York and an anticipated reunion with his sister. Bartholomew, conductor for the New York Philharmonic, has taken a liking to Reiji and wants him to join the orchestra when they tour Europe. But when the young violinist learns that his would-be mentor played a key role in Hane’s past troubles, things get ugly!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 5" x 7.375"
208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+
TRANQUILITY #1
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Neil Googe
Variant covers by J. Scott Campbell
From the incredible minds of Gail Simone (GEN13, BIRDS OF PREY) and Neil Googe (MAJESTIC) comes a unique new series that will change the way you think about super-heroes and villains!
Tranquility is like any other small town in America, except for one fundamental difference:
It’s the town where super-powered beings go in order to retire and raise families. From the Golden Age to the Modern Age, heroes and villains alike reside in Tranquility, and it creates a unique blend of personalities and conflicts that causes the local law enforcement nothing but headaches! As a camera crew is in town to film a news segment on this unique place, the town is turned upside down by a murder...and it becomes evident that everything isn’t as quaint as it seems!
This issue will feature 3 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Neil Googe; one copy of Variant Edition A, with a cover by J. Scott Campbell, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered; one copy of Variant Edition B, with a pencil sketch cover by Campbell, may be ordered for every 50 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy
THE AUTHORITY #2
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Gene Ha
Variant cover by Michael Golden
Do you believe in superheroes? Something huge has been found in the waters of the North Sea, something from another reality where the supermen are real. Join marine salvage expert Kenny Kincaid as he meets astonishing beings both familiar and terrifyingly strange. Hawksmoor, Jenny Quarx, Apollo, The Midnighter, The Doctor, The Engineer and Swift. Who are The Authority, and what do they want with our world? Can the heroes of a parallel universe save Kenny’s marriage and end war forever?
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Gene Ha; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Michael Golden, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
GEN13 #3
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Talent Caldwell & Matt “Batt” Banning
Variant cover by Adam Warren
The kids have escaped I.O.’s clutches and are on the run!
But when you have no money, no family and no clue where you're running, is survival even possible? Can five complete strangers learn to work as a team in time to avoid their aggressive pursuers, led by John Lynch?
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 the Variant Edition, with a cover by Adam Warren, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
STORMWATCH: PHD #2
Written by Christos N. Gage
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke
Variant cover by Trevor Hairsine
The Walking Ghost is one of the most infamous crime bosses alive. His influence is felt around the world — and quite possibly off-world. His operation is as brutal as it is efficient — and PHD is going to take him down! It’s time to start making a difference against the meta-human crime lords, and Jackson King plans to start at the top!
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Doug Mahnke; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Trevor Hairsine may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MIDNIGHTER #2
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story
Variant cover by Arthur Adams
After being ambushed and forcibly taken off the Carrier with a bomb implanted into his chest, The Midnighter is made an offer he can’t refuse: accept the terms of a deadly mission or die. Faced with such a pleasant prospect he agrees, biding his time until he can eviscerate his tormentors. It’s not until he’s near completing his objective that things go all to Hell in this action-packed spectacular!
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Arthur Adams, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WETWORKS #4
Written by Mike Carey
Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend
Variant cover by Eric Powell
Featuring a stunning variant cover by The Goon’s Eric Powell! After the frantic events of last issue, Red has returned to the base in bad shape — and Dane and Mother-One are M.I.A. In the company of Detective Ashe, Dane and Mother-One travel to Thea Mater, Ashe's home, and discover the origins of Vascar, the vampire who so badly wants the Blood Box — and why they must keep it from him at all costs!
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Whilce Portacio; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Eric Powell, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WILDSTORM FINE ARTS SPOTLIGHT ON JIM LEE
Pencils by Jim Lee; inks by Scott Williams and various
Cover by Lee & Williams
Celebrate the amazing career of comics icon Jim Lee in this 40-page Special shining a spotlight on his classic Wildstorm art! Containing beautiful covers and gorgeous pin-ups of both his best-known works and rarely seen gems, this is an affordable and indispensable collection for every Jim Lee fan!
On sale December 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #3
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Anderson
Cover by Alex Ross
The sorcerer Simon Magus and Grimoire take center stage as a new factor enters Astro City’s most turbulent decade: The Innocent Gun! Plus, while the gang war rages, guns of another sort spell disaster for the Williams family, as one brother seeks to kill and the other is targeted for death.
On sale December 27 •3 of 4 •32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE BOYS #6
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Darick Robertson
The Teenage Kix bring the fight to the Boys’ doorstep and learn immediately that they’ve taken on more than they can handle! The Boys are back in business, but is it all too much for Hughie to handle?
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
DESOLATION JONES #8
Written by Warren Ellis
Art and cover by Danijel Zezelj
DESOLATION JONES returns, featuring art by Danijel Zezelj (LOVELESS)! Investigating the apparent murder of a fellow ex-British spy, Michael Jones finds himself hip deep in both the town’s unique kind of corruption and the visions of Philip K. Dick.
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
A MAN CALLED KEV #5
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Carlos Ezquerra
Cover by Glenn Fabry
Kev has had enough of his mates dying while he’s miraculously survived every attempt on his life. It’s payback time, with no quarter asked and none given. In a hail of gunfire and explosions, Kev Hawkins is going to reclaim his life in the explosive conclusion to the series!
On sale December 20 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
NINJA SCROLL #4
Written by Kelley Puckett
Art by Jonboy Meyers
Cover by Michael Chang
Jubei finds a dying noblewoman lying in a field and promises to take her to a mountaintop temple. But as both ninja clans and samurai masters attempt to stop him, Jubei begins to suspect that all is not as it seems.
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
RED MENACE #2
Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DeMeo & Adam Brodie
Art by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey Cover by Ordway
Variant cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
Shunned by the public that once adored him — and even questioned by his own daughter — The Eagle thinks things can’t get worse...until he’s arrested as a Soviet spy. Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. Please see order form for details.
On sale December 20 •2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
EX MACHINA #26
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister
Cover by Harris
“Power Down,” Part 1 of 4. Former super-hero and current mayor Mitchell Hundred faces the greatest challenge of either of his careers in an all-new adventure set during the 2003 blackout of New York City!
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
MAJESTIC VOL. 3: THE FINAL CUT TP
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Neil Googe, Diego Olmos, Kevin West and others
Cover by Googe
Majestic makes his last stand to save the Earth in this collection featuring MAJESTIC #13-17, plus a story from the WILDSTORM WINTER SPECIAL! As the battle for possession of the Planet Engine heats up, Majestic must stand against an overwhelming enemy in a battle for their adopted planet!
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US
RED SONJA/CLAW THE UNCONQUERED: DEVIL’S HANDS TP
Written by John Layman Art by Andy Smith
Cover by Jim Lee & Gabriele Dell’Otto
Collecting the thrilling 4-issue miniseries! Red Sonja, legendary crimson-haired she-devil, and Claw, the cursed warrior, are thrown together as unlikely allies against a despotic evil sorcerer. The problem is, that enemy may be the only one who holds the key to unlocking the terrible curse Claw must endure! Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 112 pg, FC, $12.99 US
ROKKIN #6
Written by Andy Hartnell
Art and cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis
Rokkin finally comes face to face with the evil Lord Vulmax, but is he prepared for the confrontation? And what is the ominous curse behind his powers? Meanwhile, Evy grows closer to Arnes.and a major surprise is revealed in this thrilling series conclusion
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue
FRIDAY THE 13th #1
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by Adam Archer
Cover by Ryan Sook
Variant cover by Tim Bradstreet
The vaults of the New Line Horror library open further as one of the greatest horror icons returns in a mind-blowing new series! From the horrific minds of writing team Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (JONAH HEX) and monstrously-talented newcomer Adam Archer comes a new look at the legend of Crystal Lake: the hockey mask-clad Jason Vorhees!
A beautiful young woman is found on the road leading to the mysterious Crystal Lake, covered in blood and rambling about a monster who slaughtered her group of friends. It’s a tale similar to other legends of the area, but as her story unfolds, it will be unlike anything anyone could have expected! This story of murder and atrocity goes much deeper than any one family.
Retailers: This issue will feature 2 covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Ryan Sook; one copy of the Variant Edition, 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 December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Ben Abernathy
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET #3
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Kevin West
Cover by Tony Harris & Jim Clark
Horror icon Freddy Krueger is murdering teenagers again — and one father has had enough! Taking the battle directly to Freddy in the dream realm, one man is willing to risk everything to protect his child. But will it be enough?
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE #2
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Wesley Craig
Cover by Lee Bermejo
The F.B.I. team sent to investigate the horrors of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” has made an amazing discovery: a warren of tunnels beneath Travis County! Could this be where Leatherface and his sinister family fled in the months following the murders? But what fresh horrors lie in the darkness?
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE: SLEEP OF REASON #1
Written by John Ney Rieber
Art by Eric Nguyen
Cover by Tim Bradstreet
A Vertigo classic returns — with a vengeance! The fertile mind of writer John Ney Rieber (BOOKS OF MAGIC, Captain America) and the dynamic pen of artist Eric Nguyen (Strange Girl) have created a Sandman tale that both honors the classic character and will stand as a classic in its own right.
A new age of terror demands a new Sandman to quell its nightmares. This disturbing new miniseries follows the final days of Wesley Dodds and his lifelong love Dian Belmont as they encounter a harrowing fate while traveling in Afghanistan circa 1997. Ten years later, with American troops on the ground in that country, wartime photojournalist Kieran Marshall is forced to take on the mantle of Wesley’s former alter-ego, the terrifying crimefighter known as The Sandman.
A dark and relevant tale that will appeal to new readers as well as fans of the classic Vertigo series, SLEEP OF REASON questions what it means to be human when confronted with evil. Marshall is a man in search of a career-making interview with master-terrorist Masad. When he confronts Masad face-to-face, he learns to his horror that this terrorist can teach him more about himself than he ever wanted to know. Becoming the new Sandman will be the only way Kieran can save his own life — but, possibly, at the cost of his humanity.
On sale December 13 • 1 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Edited by Jonathan Vankin
100 BULLETS #79
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
The unforgettable conclusion to the 4-part storyarc, “Punch Line.” The Trust, Agent Graves and the Minutemen arrive in Mexico for a showdown that will mark the end for at least one major player. Also, the mystery behind the Atlantic City job is finally revealed. Loyal Bullets fans, this is the issue you’ve been waiting for!
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
AMERICAN SPLENDOR #4
Written by Harvey Pekar
Art by Dean Haspiel, Gilbert Hernandez, Hilary Barta and others
Cover by Hernandez
Harvey Pekar is never at a loss for something to say about any topic. In the concluding issue of this groundbreaking miniseries, illustrated by an all-star roster of comics’ finest artists, Harvey visits Chicago, offers his thoughts on the World Cup, and returns to battle another renegade bathroom fixture, among other adventures.
On sale December 6 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, No ads, B&W, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
AMERICAN VIRGIN #10
Written by Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan & Christine Norrie
Cover by Joshua Middleton
The explosive new story arc of AMERICAN VIRGIN gets off to a bang as youth minister and practicing virgin Adam Chamberlain prepares to meet his maker. It’s everything you ever wanted to know about Adam’s life to date, but were afraid to ask. Who was Adam’s first sexual experience with? How did Mamie and Earl meet? What was Cyndi’s summer job that led to her exile from the Chamberlain clan? Find out in this revealing new story.
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
CROSSING MIDNIGHT #2
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Jim Fern & Mark Pennington
Cover by J.H. Williams III
The shocking new horror series written by the critically acclaimed Mike Carey (LUCIFER, X-Men) and featuring the breakout art of Jim Fern (FABLES) and Mark Pennington (SHADE, THE CHANGING MAN) continues. In the heart of Japan, twins Toshi and Kai desperately try to stay one step ahead of their terrifying fates. But as Toshi finds herself crossing lines to protect their family, Kai will learn how far the curse that afflicts them really stretches.
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
DEADMAN #5
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by John Watkiss
Concluding the 5-part debut story arc in sweeping fashion, Brandon uses his deadly new powers in an attempt to rescue Sarah from the bomber-jacketed assassins. Then he stretches his abilities even further for a confrontation with his comatose father that leaves Brandon wondering where he stands on the plane of reality.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
DMZ #14
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood
“Public Works” part 2 of 5. Matty has infiltrated a terrorist cell determined to disrupt any and all construction sites owned and operated by the shady Trustwell, Inc. In the process, he also develops a close friendship with a female member of the group. But when he discovers her plans — as well as who is funding them, Matty soon realizes he’s once again in over his head.
On sale December 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
DOOM PATROL VOL. 5: magic bus TP
Written by Grant Morrison Cover by Brian Bolland
Art by Richard Case, Stan Woch, Ken Steacy, Philip Bond and Mark McKenna
The collection of comics savant Grant Morrison's legendary run on DOOM PATROL continues in this fifth trade paperback volume reprinting issues #51-57. Featuring the final fate of the Brotherhood of Dada and the rise of the unstoppable Candlemaker, DOOM PATROL VOL. 5 also includes the delightful Jack Kirby tribute issue “And Men Shall Call Him -- HERO!” as well as a new cover by the incomparable Brian Bolland.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES #56
Written by Bill Willingham Cover by James Jean
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha
It’s FABLES’ first-ever special Christmas issue, which seeks to answer a burning question: Does Santa Claus really exist? And if so, is he a Fable? Well, we’re not going to tell you here, or there wouldn’t be any reason for you to buy the issue now, would there? So don’t be naughty — be nice, and wait patiently for this extra-length issue to appear in your stocking.
On sale December 13 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US • MATURE READERS
JACK OF FABLES #6
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Steve Leialoha
Cover by James Jean
Part 1 of the 2-part “Jack Frost,” featuring guest art by FABLES’ Steve Leialoha. Retrieval vans are scouring the hills and valleys of Idaho and Montana, scooping up escaped Fables and taking them back to captivity in the Golden Boughs retirement village. So far Jack has eluded them, but how long can he hold out? The secret might lie in one of his past misadventures – when he was none other than Jack Frost.
Don’t miss this special 2-part story featuring Jack’s encounters with the illustrious Snow Queen, beautifully illustrated by FABLES veteran inker and noted artist Steve Leialoha. Also featured: the left side of an exquisite diptych cover by three-time winner of the Eisner Award for best painter, James Jean.
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
THE EXTERMINATORS #12
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Mike Hawthorne Cover by Philip Bond
Concluding the 2-part “Brother #38,” featuring skin-crawling guest art by Mike Hawthorne. A chance encounter with an old associate threatens to destroy Saloth’s romance with Professor Neal — and more importantly, his research into the world of vermin — by exposing painful truths about his past. To continue his life’s work, Saloth must confront this interloper from another era and silence him — permanently.
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
HELLBLAZER #227
Written by Denise Mina
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Part 4 of the 5-Part “The Red Right Hand.” Constantine faces perhaps the most difficult task of his long career…for him, anyway. He must gather up all the happy people he can — and get them to Glasgow in a hurry. Otherwise, the tsunami of bad vibes from Steve Evans’ empathy plague will overwhelm the world.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
LOVELESS #14
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Danijel Zezelj
Cover by Marcelo Frusin
After all the blood spilled in issue #12, a new law man — or rather, law-woman — steps into a more prominent role in Blackwater. Meanwhile, Atticus begins his search for Boyd Johnson in his quest for money, fame and freedom.
On sale December 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
LUCIFER VOL. 11: EVENSONG TP
Written by Mike Carey Cover by Christopher Moeller
Art by Peter Gross, Zander Cannon, Dean Ormston,
Jon J Muth, Ryan Kelly and Aaron Alexovich
The saga of Lucifer Morningstar comes to a close in EVENSONG, collecting LUCIFER #70-75. In the aftermath of the universe-shaking battle in Heaven, Lucifer and his cohorts return to pick up their lives and tie up their loose ends. As a special bonus, EVENSONG also includes the Prestige-format one-shot LUCIFER: NIRVANA, gorgeously painted by Jon J Muth.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
TESTAMENT #13
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art by Peter Gross & Gary Erskine
Cover by Liam Sharp
Chapter 1 of “Babel.” Aghast at the influence our heroes have had on their timeline, the gods summon a demon who will empower Fallow and his Biblical counterpart to rule the world. As Fallow maneuvers through the political minefield blocking passage of his Globo, he must decide where he stands on the Holy War.
On sale December 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
TESTAMENT VOL. 2: WEST OF EDEN TP
Written by Douglas Rushkoff Cover by Liam Sharp
Art by Peter Gross, Gary Erskine & Liam Sharp
“...a nimble yarn-spinner...” — Entertainment Weekly
Novelist Douglas Rushkoff’s saga of Biblical stories occurring in the present day continues in this volume collecting issues #6-10 of the acclaimed ongoing series. A decade ago, in an echo of Genesis, young Alan Stern may have created life — inside his laptop. Now, he’s about to discover the terrible consequences of playing God.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE OTHER SIDE #3
Written by Jason Aaron
Art and cover by Cameron Stewart
The miniseries that shows the real horrors of war continues. As Everette and Vo Dai soldier on towards their inevitable showdown against each other, both men begin to question their respective missions and, more importantly, their own sanity.
On sale December 6 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Y: THE LAST MAN #52
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
The jaw-dropping conclusion of the four-part “Motherland” story arc.
Now that the mystery behind who (or what) has caused the gendercide has been solved, one member of Yorick’s crew will take her leave in the hopes of reversing the effects.
But is it too late?
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Marvel Comics December 2006 Solicitations
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DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN SKETCHBOOK
Pencils & Cover by JAE LEE
THE DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN is two short months away. Get a first look at the most eagerly anticipated comics release ever in this exclusive sketchbook featuring character designs, penciled pages, commentary, and a primer on the world of the Dark Tower. Best of all, much like CIVIL WAR: OPENING SHOT, this is FREE to get everyone prepared for the coming year’s biggest event! In 2007, a Gunslinger will be born; will you be ready?
16 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$0
JOHN ROMITA JR. 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
Featuring An All-New Short Story Written by NEIL GAIMAN
Cover by JOHN ROMITA SR.
Thirty years ago, a young John Romita Jr. walked into the Marvel Comics offices, looking for work as an artist. Despite his impressive legacy as the son of famed Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr., Romita Jr. faced a difficult entry into the intensively competitive field. But through the years, Romita Jr. proved without a doubt he possessed the rare skill, creativity and dedication to be a successful professional. Crafting a historic career that places him among the industry’s elite talents, he has illustrated nearly every Marvel character – from Spider-Man to the X-Men. In celebration of Romita Jr.’s illustrious body of work, this keepsake edition features a brand new story written by Neil Gaiman, an all-new interview with the acclaimed artist, a gallery of his most memorable covers and pinups, rare sketches, a comprehensive chronology, testimonials and congratulations from fellow writers and artists, and more! Also including Romita Jr.’s first Marvel work from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #11!
64 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$3.99
ULTIMATE MARVEL-THE GOLD STANDARD
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #37
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
“GOD WAR”
The fledgling F.F. have sought refuge on the slave world Pyx, pursued by Ronan the Public Accuser. And when it seems it can’t get worse, Ben Grimm, The Thing, is taken over—mind and body—by the ultimate evil...Thanos of Acheron! And what of the young members of Seed Nineteen? Will they meet their final fate? Part 5 (of 6).
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
ULTIMATE POWER #3 (of 9)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND
A battle beyond all expectations! It’s the alien invaders—the Squadron Supreme—versus the combined might of The Ultimates, Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Fantastic Four and Ultimate Spidey...for the fate of the world! What more could you ask?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #103
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & by Cover by MARK BAGLEY
“CLONE SAGA”
The record is broken for the longest continual run by a creative team in Marvel history! Bendis and Bagley—take a bow! And in this landmark issue learn the terrifying secret of who is behind the worst thing to ever happen to a beleaguered Peter Parker. The revelations just don’t stop coming. Part 6 (of 7).
32 PGS. /Rated A ...$2.99
ULTIMATES 2 #13
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Wraparound Cover by BRYAN HITCH
“GRAND THEFT AMERICA”
The concluding chapter of the much-heralded Millar/Hitch tenure on Ultimates has finally arrived! All the running plot lines come to their cataclysmic end in these pages as the Team Supreme puts everything they’ve got into a grand finale that will take its place alongside the finest comics of the past decade. Alliances are made and relationships are severed in a tale you simply cannot miss. You have been warned! Part 7 (of 6)
48 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99
ULTIMATE VISION #1 (of 5)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
Picking up directly from the events in the smash hit limited series Ultimate Extinction! The Earth was saved from the Ultimate threat—Gah Lak Tus. But scientist George Tarleton has captured a piece of that awesome entity and plans to reactivate it for his own evil purposes. The only hope for mankind against this mad scheme—the strange alien being called The Vision!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ULTIMATE X-MEN #77
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils & Cover by BEN OLIVER
“CABLE”
Scores will be settled and lives hang in the balance. The X-Men versus Ultimate Cable in the brawl of the century—any century! Plus—more secrets revealed about this strange mystery man from the future. Don’t believe you really know what he’s all about. You don’t. Part 3 (of 4)
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #15
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils & Cover by SCOT EATON
Watch out, you latté-sipping, bookmark-bending, literary snob! Spider-Man and the Vulture are bringing a whole new meaning to the term “Battle of the Books” as they duke it out in a bookstore! And stuck right in the middle, dodging hardcovers, is poor Deborah Whitman, author of a memoir detailing her tumultuous relationship with Peter Parker. Whoever invented that old saying about words not hurting as much as sticks and stones obviously hasn’t lived a day in the webslinger’s boots!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #33
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by SEAN CHEN
Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
SPIDER-MAN UNMASKED Tie-In!
"WOUNDS "
She wiped his nose when he was a little boy and cleaned his cuts and scrapes whenever he got hurt... In the hour of their greatest tragedy, the death of Ben Parker, she was his rock, and he was hers... She is May Parker, aunt of Peter Parker, the Sensational Spider-man... After her nephew suffers a terrible beating at the hands of one of his most brutal foes, it’s up to her to take care of him... But with the whole world seemingly against them, how long can she bear to see someone she loves in so much pain and anguish? The second of three issues exploring women in Peter Parker’s life post-unmasking!
32 PGS./Rated A .$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #3
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ
As the Hobgoblin tries to claim the lethal legacy of Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin of crime, Spider-Girl is chilled to the bone by the new menace called Bitter Frost.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #13
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Pencils by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA & RICK MAYS
Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
The series SpiderFan.org’s Patrick Gadrow calls “a breath of fresh air” continues! Gwen Stacy has a problem, and its name is Peter Parker. What’s with all his sudden disappearances and lame excuses? Too bad the only person she can go to for help is harboring secret feelings for Peter...
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN AND POWER PACK #2 (of 4)
Written by MARC SUMERAK
Pencils & Cover by GURIHIRU
Featuring the Amazing Spider-KID?!? Power Pack has a brand-new member... and he’s not too happy about his current situation! Will the Power kids be able to help Spidey find a way to get himself back to normal before all heck breaks loose? Or will Jack’s desire to get Power Pack some more attention on the super hero scene get them all trapped in a very tangled web?
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN: REIGN #1 (OF 4)
Written by KAARE ANDREWS
Art & Cover by KAARE ANDREWS 50/50 Cover Split
A searing vision of Spider-Man’s future, brought to you by superstar Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK).
They finally did it. Kicked them to the curb. The “capes and tights” crowd -- there’s no place for them in the Big Apple anymore. Peter Parker? He can’t even remember what it was like to don the red and blue and swing through the night sky. Doesn’t want to, anyway. After all, there’s nothing left to fight for, is there? That is until an old “friend” appears on Peter’s doorstep, bearing a package and a message -- and everything changes. If it’s not Peter’s responsibility, then whose is it?
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #8
Written by TONY BEDARD
Penciled by SHANNON GALLANT
Cover by SEAN CHEN
The Wrecker. The U-Foes. The Juggernaut. What do these villains have in common? They all hate the mighty Avengers. Can our heroes survive the onslaught when they join forces?
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #19
Written by ZEB WELLS
Pencils & Cover by KANO
Ever have one of those days when it seems that someone’s just out to get you? Well, MISTER FANTASTIC’s having one of those days...because ARCADE’s after him! Can the world’s smartest hero survive a fun house of horrors without the rest of his teammates?
(Psst! We ain’t tellin’! Buy the book!)
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURESSPIDER-MAN #22
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by CORY HAMSCHER
Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER
When the Green Goblin swears to destroy the Hobgoblin for stealing his shtick, only Spider-Man can save the city from World War “G”-- but with his new black costume, crooks and citizens alike don’t know if he’s a new hero, a new villain or the same old Spidey!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL HEROES
ANNIHILATION #5 (OF 6)
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO
Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
With the war lost, Ronan and the very, very angry Super-Skrull kill their way to the heart of the Kree Empire. VIVE LA KREE!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
AGENTS OF ATLAS #5 (OF 6)
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by TOMM COKER
Revelations show one of the team to be a double agent, and another something more horrific than their enemies. The Atomic Age alliance crumbles as the team has its own Civil War. The time to test the leadership of Jimmy Woo is here.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z #12
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
Featuring Ultra-Girl, Umar, Union Jack, Urthona, Vegas, Vulcan, Warhawk, Warlock, Adam Warlock, Warpath, Wiccan, Wild Thing, Alex Wilder, Winter Soldier, Pete Wisdom, Witchfire, Wizard, Jimmy Woo, X-Babies, Yandroth, Young Allies, Zodiac and more!
64 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$3.99
AVENGERS: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES II #3 & 4 (of 8)
Written by JOE CASEY
Penciled by WILL ROSADO
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
The newest untold tale of Marvel’s greatest super hero team continues! When Nick Fury sends them on a secret mission in the Philippines, it becomes the ultimate showdown between the Avengers and an uncontrollable army of Super-Adaptoids! And for Hank Pym, Goliath -- with his tenuous control over the team’s newest members -- things may be going from bad to worse!
32 PGS. (each)/Rated A ...$3.99 (each)
THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #3
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils & Cover by PHIL HESTER
Downtime! While grieving for the loss of friends and colleagues after a massive attack on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, ANT-MAN returns home to the small town he grew up in--where he gets into some small-time trouble with some small time crooks. Luckily, Ant-Man is just the right size for such an adversary. Also featuring some absolutely rotten things done by our titular hero--that’s where the “irredeemable” part comes in!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BEYOND! #6 (OF 6)
Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Pencils & Cover by SCOTT KOLINS
The Conclusion! In the aftermath of last issue's shocking events, the winner of the game claims a reward from the cosmic entity behind it all, starting a tragic chain of events that will forever alter the Marvel Universe. THE WATCHER will be there, will you?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
AVENGERS NEXT #3 & #4 (OF 5)
Written by TOM DeFALCO
Penciled by RON LIM
Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
As the daughter of Thor joins the hunt for Kevin Masterson, Ultron returns, Ulik the Unconquerable reveals his plans to banish humankind from Earth and a mysterious new foe drains the Avengers of all their super-powers.
32 PGS. (each)/Rated A ...$2.99 (each)
BLADE #4
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Manhattan, not a creature was stirring ‘cause Blade had all stabbed ‘em! There’s one vampire Blade’s been dying to get his sword on: Santa Claus! And this is the year he’s vowed to do it. Plus: A story from Blade’s past. Howard (“Bite Club,” “New Avengers”) Chaykin and Marc (“Wolverine,” “Law & Order”) Guggenheim bring you a special Christmas issue. You won’t believe what’s coming down the chimney tonight!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
DOCTOR STRANGE: THE OATH #3 (OF 5)
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Pencils & Cover by MARCOS MARTIN
As he searches every dimension of the Marvel Universe for a cure to save the life of his dying friend, Doctor Strange finally learns the shocking true identity of the shadowy villain who holds Wong’s life in his hands.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BLACK PANTHER #23
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Penciled by TBD
Cover by MIKE DEODATO
CIVIL WAR TIE-IN
“FOREIGN AFFAIRS”
Part 1 (of 3)
Alarmed by the Civil War that’s rocking the U.S., T’Challa and Storm decide to get off the sidelines and get involved.
Whose side are they on?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BULLET POINTS #2 (of 5)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Art & Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
With military policeman Ben Parker killed during the assassination of Dr. Abraham Erskine (the developer of the Super Soldier serum), Peter Parker has become a disenchanted teen, angry at the world. After he wanders in front of the path of a gamma bomb test, how dangerous does the combination of a lonely, angry boy and the lethal power of a rampaging Hulk-ish monster become? Steve Rogers, the WWII hero known as Iron Man, is about to find out.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WINTER SOLDIER: WINTER KILLS ONE-SHOT
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by LEE WEEKS
Cover by STEVE EPTING
In the midst of the harsh division of the Civil War, James Buchanan Barnes, Captain America’s one-time partner Bucky, faces his first Christmas of the 21st century. And faces the truth of the terrible things he was forced to do as the Winter Soldier. And with Cap caught in a conflict he can neither take a side of - or understand - what moves can he make to try to redeem himself? And what do Hydra have planned for New York this Christmas? Featuring guest appearances by the Young Avengers and some of the original Invaders, this Special issue is an action-packed character study that defines the Winter Soldier’s future place in the Marvel Universe. By Wizard Top Ten writer Ed Brubaker, with dynamic art by Lee Weeks (Civil War Frontline) and a cover by Cap fan-fave Steve Epting.
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
CIVIL WAR: WAR CRIMES ONE-SHOT
Written By FRANK TIERI
Pencils by STAZ JOHNSON
Cover by SEAN SCOFFIELD
Wilson Fisk, the incarcerated ex-Kingpin of Crime, has a deal to propose to Iron Man: he’ll use his underworld connections to help track down Captain America and his anti-Registration underground in exchange for consideration on his sentence. But can the Kingpin be trusted, or is he playing a deeper game? And how are the criminals of the Marvel Universe being forced to change the way they do business as a result of CIVIL WAR?
48 PGS/RATED T+... $3.99
DAREDEVIL #92
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MICHAEL LARK
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Matt Murdock finally comes face-to-face with the person who’s been manipulating his life since he was thrown in jail, and you’ll be stunned by the revelation!
Brubaker and Lark’s second arc rounds the corner toward the finish line!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END #3 (OF 6)
Written by ALAN DAVIS
Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS
As Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm meet on Mars to compare notes, in the deepest portions of the ocean’s depths Sue Richards makes a discovery that could change the future of their fractured family.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
HEROES FOR HIRE #5
Written by JUSTIN GRAY& JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by FRANCIS PORTELA & TOM PALMER
Cover by WILLIAM TUCCI & MARK SPARACIO
The thrilling conclusion to the Skrull organ story line pits the Heroes for Hire against Ricadonna’s cadre of villains and an army of the Corporation’s android assassins. Meanwhile, the recently fired Tarantula sets out to take revenge for the murder of her father by killing Ricadonna. Unfortunately for everyone involved, Ricadonna has undergone a physical transformation from crime lord to super-powered freak show!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
GHOST RIDER #6
Written by DANIEL WAY
Pencils & Cover by RICHARD CORBEN
“HELL TO PAY”, PART 1 OF 2
How did Johnny Blaze end up in Hell, anyway? It’s simple, really: He died. And when he died, his eternal soul--long promised to Hell in exchange for “saving” Crash Simpson--descended into the Pit, taking the Ghost Rider along with it. This is the story of how and why it all happened. Daniel Way is joined by horror comic legend RICHARD CORBEN for a special 2-part story.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: GHOST RIDER
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
You keep that motor revved up and those tires burning, your blazing bike racing hot into the night. You’re Ghost Rider, and there’s no holding you back – because the devil has always got you on the run! MARVEL SPOTLIGHT brings fans of the demon with the flaming skull this special issue that covers Ghost Rider from all sides! We talk with the creative teams of the new GHOST RIDER ongoing series (Daniel Way, Mark Texeira and Javier Saltares) and the epic mini-series SPIRITS OF VENGEANCE (Garth Ennis and Clayton Crain). They’ve each staked a claim on a little piece of Ghost Rider’s soul, and we’ll be there for the full scoop! We’ll also have an in-depth look at Ghost Rider from throughout Marvel history, taking a hard look at the early days of Johnny Blaze through the Danny Ketch years of the nineties. And since Ghost Rider will hit the big screen in February, look for heavy coverage of the feature film – including interviews with the cast and crew that’ll get your motor primed and ready for the opening night!
40 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$2.99
INCREDIBLE HULK #101
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN
Cover by LADRÖNN
PLANET HULK: ALLEGIANCE, PART 2
Don’t miss the next installment of the comic that Wizard Magazine dubbed “Book of the Month”! In this issue:
Accompanied by Caiera the Oldstrong and Hiroim the Shamed, the Hulk heads into the hold of the Shadow Elders to learn if he truly is the legendary savior known as the Sakaarson — or just another angry monster. Also — secrets revealed about the Great Portal! The final showdown with the Spikes! Elloe makes a shocking decision! And the Hulk smashes and smashes and smashes some more! Featuring pencils by the brilliant Carlo Pagulayan as well as a slew of pages by a surprise guest artist!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #2
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by DAVID AJA
What has the Rand Corporation done to awaken the wrath of Hydra? Iron Fist kicks his way toward the truth as another piece of the puzzle comes crashing into his life—a living legend long- thought dead! Don’t miss the second action-packed issue of Marvel’s hottest new kung fu series!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
IRON MAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA: CASUALTIES OF WAR ONE SHOT
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Penciled by JEREMY HAUN
Cover by JIM CHEUNG 50/50 Cover Split
In the midst of Civil War, Captain America and Iron Man meet secretly, one last time, to see if there’s any hope of working things out before further tragedy occurs. Don’t miss this oversized special that reveals how these two men, once the closest of friends and staunchest of allies, could end up leading opposing armies in the conflict tearing apart the Marvel Universe!
48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
MARVEL 1602: FANTASTICK FOUR #4 (OF 5)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by PASCAL ALIXE
Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
At the end of the world is a man, NAMOR, King of Atlantis! But Atlantis is not under the sea in 1602. With both Doom and the Four from the Fantastick at his doorstep, what will King Namor do?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.50
MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Written by MIKE CAREY, ROGER LANGRIDGE, SCOTT GRAY & SHAENON GARRITY
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS, ROGER LANGRIDGE & RON LIM
Cover by FRAZER IRVING
Join us in this year’s unbelievable follow-up to last year’s Harvey Award nominated Holiday Special! Thrill to the return of the Fin Fang Four! Enjoy the holidays with Thing and Annihlus! And much, much more!
48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
MOON KNIGHT #8
Written by CHARLIE HUSTON
Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH
“MIDNIGHT SUN: PART TWO: THE DEAD DON’T STAY”
CASUALTIES OF WAR TIE-IN!
Only three months back on the job, and they’re crawling out of the woodwork. The gangsters and hoods with old axes to grind -- them you expected, but not this guy: Someone who knows you, someone who wants your undivided attention and is willing to do anything to get it. And certainly not the fugitive Captain America, who shows up at your doorstep, wanting a word. Maybe he thinks he can harness all your excess energy into something useful...something that can aid him in his grudge match with Tony Stark in the CIVIL WAR tearing through the Marvel U? Maybe this war is worth winning at any cost? And you get to thinking...
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #1 (OF 5)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & BRIAN REED
Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG
The Illuminati is a secret organization comprised of several of the world’s most powerful heroes: Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, King of the Inhumans, Charles Xavier, founder of the X-Men and mutant rights activist, Reed Richards,founding member of the Fantastic Four, Namor the Sub-Mariner, King of Atlantis and Iron Man (Anthony Stark), founding member of the Avengers.
These six men have worked together to mold and shape the status of the superhuman world and the world around it.
How and what they have done together has remained a mystery...
UNTIL NOW...
Writers Brian Michael Bendis ( Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man) and Brian Reed ( Ms. Marvel) have joined together with Jim Cheung (Young Avengers) to reveal this untold story of the Marvel Universe and the Illuminati’s actions affect today!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
newuniversal #1
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA
Planet Earth. Inhabited by six billion people. People leading ordinary lives, coping with everyday struggles. But on a night like any other, the Earth is rocked by the most startling celestial event ever witnessed by the human race. The White Event. And from its wake, a handful of humans emerge as something more.
Acclaimed writer Warren Ellis (NEXTWAVE) and superstar artist Salvador Larroca (X-MEN) bring you this new universe — a universe witnessing superhuman power for the first time.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #11
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils and Cover by STUART IMMONEN
"NOT A CIVIL WAR TIE IN"
Freedom or safety? Secrets or celebrity? Iron Man or Captain America? WE DON’T CARE! What care we for freedom OR safety when there are things that need to be kicked and exploded! Yes, “explode” can now be used as a verb. DEAL WITH IT!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
MS. MARVEL #10
Written by BRIAN REED
Pencils & Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
Carol Danvers must face herself and the terrible things she has done. Special guest X-Men Rogue and Beast appear, Carol finds a new romantic interest, and Ms. Marvel’s life begins a frightening new chapter... all in one issue! Special guest artist Mike Wieringo (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man) joins writer Brian Reed for a very dark moment in the life of Ms. Marvel.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
ONSLAUGHT REBORN #2 (of 5)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Cover by ROB LIEFELD
Variant Cover by Joe Madureira
The battle for the fate of the Marvel Universe has begun! The Fantastic Four are joined by Hulk, Thor, Captain America, and the Avengers—all going head-to-head against the most dangerous creature ever created: Onslaught! All-out action as only Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld can deliver!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #2
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
CIVIL WAR Tie-In!
Hey there, Marvel Universe. He’s back. Taking no prisoners. Literally. With Civil War in full throttle mode, Frank Castle decides to take a side. Question is, does it want him? Makes no difference for the Punisher. He’s a soldier and this is war. Get in line or get out of his way. Hop on board this star-studded Civil War tie-in brought to you by rising star Matt Fraction (Casanova), with eye-popping art by superstar artist Ariel Olivetti (Space Ghost).
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32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
SHE-HULK #14
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by RICK BURCHETT
Cover by GREG HORN
“Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Awesome Andy But Were Afraid to Ask.” Ever wonder how the Mad Thinker’s Awesome Android BECAME Awesome Andy? It’s the origin you never expected—complete with a bombastic battle against the MIGHTY THOR! And an ending that’ll knock your block off!
Also, in the aftermath of CIVIL WAR, She-Hulk’s life takes one more life-altering turn, courtesy of a mysterious cast member from the pages of the INCREDIBLE HULK... Miss this issue at your own peril, gamma-fans! Because this builds into the start of next month’s... PLANET (w/o a) HULK! So spend $2.99 for it now... or a gazillion for it later on eBay. Just don’t say we didn’t warn ya!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
RUNAWAYS #23
Written by BRIAN VAUGHAN
Penciled by ADRIAN ALPHONA
Cover by JO CHEN
“LIVE FAST, Part Two of Three”
As a new enemy turns Runaway against Runaway, the teen heroes must risk everything to prevent losing another teammate forever.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
THUNDERBOLTS #109
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Pencils & Cover by TOM GRUMMETT
“Weight of the World”
With the Thunderbolts decimated after the events of the Guardian Protocols, Songbird must try to salvage what is left of the team and prepare for a brand-new future. But a new direction hinges on the return of an old friend... who might be too crazy even for the T-Bolts!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
UNION JACK #4 (OF 4)
Written by CHRISTIOS GAGE
Pencils & Cover by MIKE PERKINS
It all comes down to this -- the final battle between Union Jack, his allies and the terrorist forces of RAID in the heart of London! But could a victory bring about the worst moment of Union Jack’s career? Things change forever for Britain’s champion in this explosive final issue!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WHAT IF? X-MEN DEADLY GENESIS
Written by DAVID HINE
Pencils & Cover by DAVID YARDIN
In the best-selling and history-making limited series X-Men: Deadly Genesis, Professor X sent a secret team of young mutants to rescue the X-Men from the living island, Krakoa, before he sent the now-famous All-New, All-Different team. This secret second team was destroyed and this eventually led to the deadly corruption of its powerful leader, Vulcan. But what if this second team HAD survived? Today, Vulcan is a celebrity hero who leads a new team of X-Men. But when Krakoa is found drifting in space, it holds a terrible secret that threatens the fate of this new generation of mutants.
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
WHAT IF? X-MEN AGE OF APOCALYPSE
Written by RICK REMENDER
Penciled by DAVE WILKINS
Cover by MARKO DJURJEVIC
What if Legion killed Magneto and Xavier? With no leader to create any incarnation of X-Men to resist the onslaught of Apocalypse, the new world is a horrific finalized vision of Apocalypse’s dream. On the dawn of the twenty-year anniversary of the murders of Magneto and Xavier, we follow a small group consisting of Earth’s remaining heroes, led by Nate Summers as they stage a final offensive in an attempt to escape this twisted reality altogether.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WHITE TIGER #2 ( OF 6)
Written by TAMORA PIERCE & TIMOTHY LIEBE
Penciled by PHIL BRIONES
Covers by DAVID MACK
“A HERO’S COMPULSION”
Angela del Toro, the new White Tiger, has exploded onto the superhero scene. During her costumed debut, Del Toro unleashed a wave of bone-shattering hurt. However she learned that the pain train goes both ways as she was left bleeding by Sano Orii and the new Cobra! Following the trail of a shadow syndicate known as Chaeyi, del Toro arrives at the doorstep of a nightspot known as the Genosha Club. Further complicating things are her strange relationship with the new Daredevil on the scene and visits from the webhead himself, Spider-Man. Good guys or bad guys---no one is going to stop del Toro from kicking crime in the teeth and getting answers. A new hero, new problems, and new, but deadly consequences---the grit is about to hit the fan!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
WONDER MAN #1 (of 5)
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils & Cover by ANDREW CURRIE
“MY FAIR SUPER HERO”
Meet Lady Killer—the dangerous assassin who comes head-to-head with the Avenger called Wonder Man! But Wonder Man doesn’t want to just stop her—he’s made a bet with a movie producer to rehabilitate her into a hero! Is this too much for even the mighty Simon Williams? Fortunately, he’s got Ms. Marvel and X-Men’s Beast in his corner...
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
X-MEN
ASTONISHING X-MEN #20
Written by JOSS WHEDON
Pencils & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY (50/50 COVER SPLIT)
“UNSTOPPABLE”
The secret is out! With the knowledge that Colossus is the mutant destined to destroy Breakworld, what will Ord’s next move be?! And what exactly has happened to Cyclops?! Part 2 (of 6)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
CABLE & DEADPOOL #35
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by REILLY BROWN
Cover by TOM RANEY
The divorce is final, and now come the bitter recriminations. But where DEADPOOL is concerned, that means dredging up the ghosts of every person he’s ever KILLED -- and trying to understand WHY he did it and how he FELT about it -- that’s right, Wade must confront his MANLY FEELINGS of MAYHEM! The agony might very well prove too much... but what does Deadpool do if the only person capable of getting these ghosts out of his head is the person responsible for putting them there...?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
EXILES #89
Written by TONY BEDARD
Pencils & Cover by JAMES CALAFIORE
“WALLFLOWER” Part 1 (of 1)
A stand-alone issue focusing on an Exile that’s been out of action of late, Thunderbird! Comatose in a stasis wall, the fallen Exile is dreaming of a world where he had stayed with the team! What would have changed?! And would the team have been better off?! An Exiles issue fans cannot miss!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
EXILES ANNUAL #1
Written by TONY BEDARD
Pencils & Cover by JIM CALAFIORE
They’ve battled world-class threats of every kind imaginable and always won, but now the Exiles take on an unbeatable enemy: themselves! It’s the ORIGINAL Exiles versus the current team lineup in an impossible battle that cuts to the heart of Marvel’s most unpredictable series!
48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
NEW EXCALIBUR #14
Written by FRANK TIERI
Pencils and Cover by
JIM CALAFIORE
“UNREDEEMED”
The Juggernaut isn’t as unstoppable as he used to be, and he plans on changing that! The Juggernaut travels to Asia to recover the Cytorrak Gem! But does that mean that the Juggernaut of old will return?! New Excalibur is hot on his trail and may end up caught in Juggernaut’s path of destruction! Part 2 (of 3)!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
NEW X-MEN #33
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST
& CRAIG KYLE
Pencils & Cover by
PACO MEDINA
“MERCURY FALLING” Part 1 (OF 4)
New Arc! X-23’s past returns to haunt the New X-Men. Sure, the team needs a break after the horror and insanity of the last year, but TOO BAD! When Wolverine brought X-23 back into the Institute, only Emma Frost tried to stop it. Here and now, you’ll find out why she was RIGHT. The fallout from X-23: TARGET X begins here!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
UNCANNY X-MEN #481
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by BILLY TAN
“THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE”
The Shi’Ar Empire is crumbling at the hands of Vulcan! The X-Men, with Professor X captured, search for the one group of heroes that can save them and all of the Shi’Ar...the Starjammers! Part 7 (of 12)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WOLVERINE #49
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Pencils & Cover by LAURENCE CAMPBELL
SPECIAL DOUBLE-SIZED XMAS SPECIAL: “BETTER TO GIVE...”
It’s Christmas Eve, and a heavily armed suicide cult–clad in elf outfits--has taken hostage a mid-Manhattan department store and is threatening to blow the place sky high. Among the shoppers: Logan, who’s just itching to sink his (Santa) claws into someone after enduring the Yuletide rush. Should be easy for a damn-near invulnerable force of nature to save the day, right? Think again. All is not as it seems, as a spoiled billionaire’s daughter is about to find out, and the true meaning of Christmas will be spelt out...in blood.
48 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #9
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by STEVE DILLON
Cover by JOE QUESADA
50/50 Cover by MARK TEXEIRA
“SAVIOR”, PART 4 OF 5
Logan has to move fast. Dum-Dum Dugan is hot on his trail, Black Widow is being less than cooperative, and Omega Red is only hours away from obtaining what both he and Logan are after: The carbonadium synthesizer. It’s a breakneck race toward a sure-to-be bloody finish, with Jubilee’s life in the balance!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
X-23: TARGET X #1 (OF 6)
Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST
Pencils & Cover by MIKE CHOI
Variant Cover by Marko Djurdjevic
Because you demanded it! Superstar Top Cow artist MIKE CHOI joins the team as X-23 returns, picking up the bloody pieces where her first mini-series left off. Having escaped the Facility that created her, X-23 struggles to create a real life for herself. But when your entire life has been about death and destruction, can you ever really escape the darkness? The rest of the story begins here, and won’t end until X-23 faces off with the one man most responsible for her life... WOLVERINE.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
X-FACTOR #14
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils & Cover by PABLO RAIMONDI
Five words to strike fear into the hearts of spies and evildoers everywhere: Jamie Madrox, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Except Madrox has decided that it’s time to start gathering in the stray dupes that are still wandering around, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent doesn’t especially want to go...and S.H.I.E.L.D. isn’t especially inclined to let him go.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
X-MEN #194
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
“PRIMARY INFECTION” Part 1 (of 3)!
Having barely survived their first mission as a team, Rogue’s squad immediately find themselves up against another new mysterious threat! What does the man called Pan want with the X-Men, and what is he willing to do to get it?!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #4 (OF 8)
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by ROGER CRUZ
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
What dark force concerns Professor X and his gifted students as well as Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts? The answer lies in the ruby reality of the entity known as Cytorrak!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #4 (OF 6)
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
It’s the X-Men vs. the Cuckoos! Something in their heads has set the Cuckoos off to annihilate everything in their way! Is it the Phoenix?! Or something even more sinister?! Part 4 (of 5)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
MAX
HELLSTORM: SON OF SATAN #3 (OF 5)
Written by ALEXANDER IRVINE
Penciled by RUSSELL BRAUN
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
“EQUINOX,” PART 3
Demons have descended on New Orleans, harvesting body parts in a furious race to reassemble a being of unlimited power, a being whose resurrection is too terrible to contemplate. Daimon Hellstorm has got only one option to thwart the demons' plot: Locate just one piece -- one key body part without which the entity can never, ever, be whole -- and make sure no one finds it. Just how far is Daimon ready to go? Find out. He’s not called the Son of Satan for nothing.
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./Mature/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
PUNISHER #42
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
“MAN OF STONE,” CONCLUSION
Despite being boxed in, outmanned and outgunned, Frank Castle stared down General Nikolai Alexandrovich Zakharov, “The Man of Stone,” ready to resolve unfinished business. Now, stranded in the mountains of Afghanistan, Frank contemplates the two promises he’s made to Kathryn O’Brien. One he’s already kept. The other, he’s about to. This is more than just punishment...it’s payback.
32 PGS./Mature/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
WISDOM #2 (OF 6)
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Pencils and Cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE
People in Wiltshire are having nightmares. This wouldn’t be a problem if there weren’t soldiers from the nearby military base shooting the place up because of their bad dreams. It’s up to Pete Wisdom and MI 13 to get to the bottom of it. Little do they know that this threat threatens all of Great Britain and the whole world!
32 PGS./Mature/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 #4 (OF 4)
Written by MIKE RAICHT
Pencils & Cover by KYLE HOTZ
With a thousand zombies in front of him and two homicidal bank robbers behind him, Simon Garth has gone from innocent bystander to live zombie-bait in less than 24 hours. But will Simon have the guts -- and the brains -- to survive a no-win situation? With a mysterious zombie plague spreading like wildfire -- and threatening to consume all of New York -- he’d better! Good thing this is a MAX book! Don’t miss the stomach-wrenching conclusion to this flesh munching MAX limited series by Mike Raicht and Kyle Hotz
32 PGS./Mature/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 / DABEL BROTHERS
ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER in GUILTY PLEASURES #1 (of 12)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE M. RITCHIE
Pencils & Wraparound Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Variant cover by GREG HORN
In a world where vampires and were-creatures are legal citizens of the United States, Anita Blake is an animator, raising the dead for a living. But she’s also known as the “Executioner,” a deadly hunter who slays vampires who have gone beyond their legal rights and become monsters in the eyes of society. For this reason, she avoids vampires whenever possible. But an impromptu bacherlorette party for a close friend brings her down into St. Louis’s vampire district. and into a vampire strip club known as “Guilty Pleasures.” But Anita senses that the place is more dangerous for her than it should be, and a surprise attack confirms her darkest suspicions!
Adapted from the bestselling romantic horror novel by Laurell K. Hamilton, ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER in GUILTY PLEASURES is an “Grown Up Buffy” adventure that is sure to seduce readers into picking up every issue!
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER in GUILTY PLEASURES #2 (of 12)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE M. RITCHIE
Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Anita Blake tries to stay away from vampires whenever she can - after all, she’s known as “the Executioner” among her kind after killing so many of them when they’ve gone beyond their legal status. And yet she finds herself battling the vampire Aubrey in the “Guilty Pleasures” night club after a particularly poorly planned bacherlorette party. But Aubrey is the least of her worries when another vampire named Jean-Claude takes her to see Nikolaos, the vampire master of St. Louis. especially when Anita finds herself trapped in a dungeon that is swarming with were-rats!
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER in GUILTY PLEASURES #3 (of 12)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE M. RITCHIE
Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Anita Blake has faced great horrors in her career as a vampire hunter and an animator of the undead, but being left in a dungeon with an army of were-rats is hardly her idea of a good time. Fortunately, she is able to escape when her vampire hosts intercede, but her good luck seems short-lived when she is brought before Nikolaos, the master vampire of St. Louis. What Nikolaos wants is unclear, but one thing is certain - even an experienced vampire hunter like Anita cannot stand against a being as powerful as this! But can she survive the night?
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER COLLECTED EDITION
Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD
Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN
Pencils & Cover by RENATO ARLEM
These are the tales of Orson Scott Card’s Alvin Maker, which takes place in an alternate American history where folk magic really works. And this is the story of the RED PROPHET, where Alvin finds himself caught in a war between the Red men and the Whites on the American frontier. Collects RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #1 & #2.
48 PGS./Rated T+ .$3.99
ITEM CODE: JUL068388 - New FOC: 9/21 - New On Sale: 10/11
RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #3 (of 12)
Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD
Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN
Pencils & Cover by RENATO ARLEM
Alvin Miller is a young boy with an incredible power – the ability to shape the world around him by “making.” But Alvin also had a powerful adversary known as the “Unmaker” that grows stronger every time he uses his ability to create death or destruction. And as the drunken Red man Lolla-Wossiky encounters Alvin for the first time, he realizes he must teach the boy of his great purpose and responsibility before the Unmaker can gain a foothold. But both Alvin and Lolla-Wossiky will be changed forever by the experience, and one of them will go on to become the RED PROPHET while the other will one day build a special place known as the Crystal City...
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
ITEM CODE: JUL068387 - New FOC: 10/12 - New On Sale: 11/1
RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #4 (of 12)
Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD
Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN
Pencils & Cover by RENATO ARLEM
In an alternate history of the American frontier where folk magic actually works, Hooch Palmer finds himself trapped in Carthage City, where things seem to have gone crazy since the rise of the man known as the “Red Prophet.” Governor William Henry Harrison throws Hooch in jail for trying to cheat him, but Hooch has a trick of his own up his sleeve - he’s a “spark,” with the ability to start fires wherever he likes. And Carthage City is going to burn! Adapted from the bestselling novel by Orson Scott Card, RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER is a thrill ride through history that readers simply will not want to put down!
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE COLLECTED EDITION
Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST
Adapted By MICHAEL AVON OEMING & BRYAN J.L. GLASS
Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH
This special edition collects the sold-out issues MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #1 and #2! The epic Riftwar Saga begins here! Adapted from the beloved bestselling novel by Raymond E. Feist, MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE is the beginning of an epic saga that critics have hailed as “second only to the Lord of the Rings!”
48 PGS./Rated T+ .$3.99
ITEM CODE: JUL068384
New FOC: 9/21 - New On Sale: 10/11
MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #3 (of 12)
Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST
Adapted By MICHAEL AVON OEMING & BRYAN J.L. GLASS
Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH
The magician’s apprentice Pug is infatuated with the Princess Carline, but he has difficulty enjoying her surly attitude as the two of them ride together on horseback during her leisure time. When the two stop for a picnic, however, they are attacked by trolls, who are far too much for the young teenagers to handle on their own! But Pug has a power inside himself unlike anything the world of Midkemia has ever seen, and when the crisis causes it to release, the trolls are the least of his worries!
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
ITEM CODE: JUL068383
New FOC: 10/19 - New On Sale: 11/8
MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #4 (of 12)
Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST
Adapted By MICHAEL AVON OEMING & BRYAN J.L. GLASS
Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH
The Riftwar is coming! Pug and Tomas have discovered the shipwreck of a strange group of foreign invaders, and the court of Crydee is alarmed as the mens’ strange armor and weapons are examined. But an even more peculiar twist reveals that these men are not from Midkemia at all - they have traveled through a magical rift to conquer worlds outside their own. Midkemia will soon be overwhelmed by the armies of the Tsurani - unless the rest of the kingdom can be warned in time
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
PTOLUS: City by the Spire #1
(2nd Printing) & 2 (of 6)
Written by MONTE COOK
Pencils & Cover by CAANAN WHITE
Sheva Callister is a former adventurer and treasure hunter who is supposed to be retired after the death of her partner, Parnell. But a noble from the mysterious city of Ptolus meets her with a special task - he’ll give her something she desperately wants if she’ll retrieve a special brooch for him. Sheva takes the job, against her better judgment, and soon finds herself in a complex web of deception as some of Ptolus’s most infamous residents attempt to kill her and take her hungersword! Written by Monte Cook, one of the co-developers of the D20 gaming system and a major campaign contributor to the worlds of Dungeon & Dragons, PTOLUS: CITY BY THE SPIRE is an incredible adventure through Cook’s famous paper-and-pencil game, which is already turning heads for being “the most deluxe campaign set ever developed”!
32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+ .$2.99 (each)
PTOLUS: City by the Spire #3 (of 6)
Written by MONTE COOK
Pencils & Cover by CAANAN WHITE
Sheva Callister is still mourning the disappearance of her dead partner, Parnell, but she won’t that stop her from getting revenge on Kevris Killraven, who is apparently behind the wild goose chase she has been sent on throughout the mysterious city of Ptolus. The best way to get back at him is to intrude on a private meeting on the site of an old church, and Sheva has no problem wading through the catacombs below to do so. But it also means heading through an ancient crypt, where a powerful Lich King is said to abide!
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
THE HEDGE KNIGHT PREMIERE HC
Written by GEORGE R. R. MARTIN
Adapted by BEN AVERY
Pencils & Cover by MIKE MILLER
Variant Cover by MIKE MILLER
A century before the events of New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin’s epic series, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, a squire named Dunk picks up the sword and shield of his dead master and enters a tournament to begin his career as a knight. But ‘Ser Duncan’ has much to learn about this world of knights and nobles, and as he attempts to find a sponsor who will allow him to enter the tournament, he makes friends and enemies readily. Dunk is a capable fighter and has a strong sense of honor, but is that enough for him to become a true knight in the eyes of the others. or is he just a young man living a delusion and putting those he knows in grave danger? Adapted from the popular novella by George R. R. Martin, this special hardcover edition of THE HEDGE KNIGHT celebrates the original graphic novel, which was beloved by fans and critics alike for its deep storytelling and breathtaking visuals - so much so that the first edition it became one of the bestselling graphic novels of 2004!
164PGS./Rated T+ .$19.99
ICON COMICS
CRIMINAL #3
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Art by SEAN PHILLIPS
Top Ten writer Ed Brubaker (Daredevil, Cap, Uncanny X-Men) and best-selling Marvel Zombies artist Sean Phillips' CRIMINAL is the hottest creator-owned debut of the year, and the third part of their acclaimed first arc, "Coward" shows you why critics are already hailing it as the best new comic of the year!
The heist has fallen to pieces, and Leo and Greta are hiding out, waiting for the smoke to clear. But they have half the take with them, and their "friends" are not happy about that. So while Leo helps Greta heal from her injuries, they plot their next move, knowing any wrong step could mean death for them and the people they care about.
Bonus -- CRIMINAL promises more content than the average comic, with each issue 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 pages/no ads/Mature Content…$2.99
KABUKI: REFLECTIONS #7
Written by DAVID MACK
Art & Cover by DAVID MACK
This square-bound volume acts as a tie-in to the documentary on THE ALCHEMY OF ART: DAVID MACK DVD from Herovideoproductions.com, offered in the Video/DVD section of this month’s Previews. REFLECTIONS #7 includes details and commentary on the never-before-seen stories, and handmade books and paintings, from the DVD. Also featuring step-by-step art techniques, and loads of art and extras you’ve never seen before. Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models, and figure drawings? It’s all in here!
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$5.99
OFFERED AGAIN: KABUKI #1-7 (including Alex Maleev, Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola & Jae Lee covers) & REFLECTIONS #5-6.
POWERS: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION VOL. 2 HC
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Following hot on the heels of the FIRST-EVER POWERS HARDCOVER comes – wait for it – THE SECOND POWERS HARDCOVER...EVER. It’s a hardcover collection of the entire second year of POWERS in chronological order! The first three epic POWERS stories, issues #12-24, are presented in order of publication – remastered, redesigned and reformatted! Also featuring all the POWERS bonus features you’ve come to know and love: sketchwork, scripts, interviews, galleries, original designs and another POWERS Best of the Letter Column, Year Two! This is the most celebrated year of this award-winning title! A must-have for your comic library!
488 PGS./Explicit Content ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2440-3
MARVEL HARDCOVERS
AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED HC
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by DAVID FINCH
Cover by DAVID FINCH
The powerhouse team of Brian Michael Bendis and David Finch take on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! It begins with the return of a team member thought dead – and by the time it’s over, everything you know about the Avengers will have changed! The event that rocked the entirety of the Marvel Universe and set the stage for New Avengers is presented here for the first time as a deluxe, oversize hardcover with all-new extras! Collects AVENGERS #500-503 and the AVENGERS FINALE.
184 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2294-X
Trim size: Oversized
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 6
Written by ROY THOMAS
Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA, DON HECK & WERNER ROTH
Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA
Get ready for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes matched with two of comics’ mightiest talents, Roy Thomas and John Buscema, as the Marvel Masterworks take you on a trip through one of the most stellar creative periods in Avengers’ history! This baby’s full to the brim with an amazing array watershed Avengers moments—the Black Panther joins the team, a pitched battle between the Avengers and the X-Men, the debut of the new Masters of Evil, the details behind Cap’s fateful battle with Baron Zemo, a reality-bending battle between the current Avengers and the original Avengers, and the first appearance of the evil Ultron-5! Oh, and don’t worry, we didn’t forget—it all closes out on one heck of a high note with the first-ever appearance of the Vision and one of the most famous stories in all of Marveldom, “Even an Android Can Cry”. Bring your tissues, True Believer, ’cause this one’s gonna get ya right there.
Collecting AVENGERS (Vol. 1) #51-58, ANNUAL #2 & X-MEN (Vol. 1) #45
256 PGS./All Ages ...$49.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2079-3
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 6 – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 70256 PGS./All Ages ...$54.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2080-7
MARVEL VISIONARIES: JOHN BUSCEMA HC
Written by STAN LEE, ROY THOMAS, GERRY CONWAY, MARV WOLFMAN, LEN WEIN, ROGER STERN, CHRIS CLAREMONT & OTHERS
Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA
Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA
The Incredible Hulk, the devastating Dragon Man, the epic end of the gods themselves...none of it was too much for Big John! One of comicdom’s most acclaimed creators takes center stage in this genre-spanning gathering of greats! Nick Fury vs. Hydra! Thor vs. the Silver Surfer! The origins of Wolverine and Dracula! The twilight of the Masters of Evil! Includes crime, horror, romance and western work from the pre-Marvel era! Plus: rare Silver Surfer stories unseen for decades! Collects CRIME FIGHTERS #4; STRANGE TALES #22 & #150; TALES TO ASTONISH #85-87; AVENGERS #41-42, #75-76, #277 & ANNUAL #2; SILVER SURFER #4; MY LOVE #2; FANTASTIC FOUR #111-112; THOR #200; DRACULA LIVES #3; MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #30; WOLVERINE #10; and MARVEL SHADOWS & LIGHT #3.
368 PGS./Rated T+ ...$34.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2161-7
Trim size: oversized
RUNAWAYS VOL. 2 HC
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Penciled by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA, ADRIAN ALPHONA & SKOTTIE YOUNG
All New Cover by ADRIAN ALPHONA
This deluxe hardcover collects RUNAWAYS VOLS. 5-6, plus extras. In TRUE BELIEVERS, it’s an all-new beginning for the book that Wizard calls “the best original concept from Marvel in thirty years!” When a group of teenagers discovers that their parents are actually super-villains, they run away from home...but that’s only step one! Now that the evil Pride is gone, nearly every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is trying to fill the power vacuum in Los Angeles, and the Runaways are the only heroes who can stop them! Plus: What does a mysterious new team of young heroes want with the Runaways, and which fan-favorite Marvel characters are part of this group? And in ESCAPE TO NEW YORK, the Runaways embark on a coast-to-coast adventure, guest-starring Cloak and Dagger AND the New Avengers! When Cloak is accused of a crime he didn’t commit by the heroes of New York City, the vigilante is forced to turn to the teenage Runaways for help. This story will take our teens to a place they’ve never been: NYC! Collects RUNAWAYS (VOL. 2) #1-12 and the Runaways/X-Men team-up from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2006.
312 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2358-X
Trim size: oversized
PUNISHER MAX: FROM FIRST TO LAST HC
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by JOHN SEVERIN, LEWIS LAROSA & RICHARD CORBEN
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
Collecting three deadly one-shots! THE TYGER: Long before he waged a one-man vendetta against organized crime, long before he was young lieutenant waging war in the jungles of ‘Nam, Frank Castle was a 10-year-old boy growing up on the mean streets of Brooklyn. When a classmate commits suicide in the aftermath of an unspeakable act, young Frank uncovers a secret dark enough to blacken the purest of hearts. Thus begins his first journey on the road that will eventually turn him into the man known as the Punisher, a journey that will bring him face to face with the Tyger: a creature not made by God, but just as vital to the world as anything He created. THE CELL: From the darkest bowels of Riker’s prison, the old men preside over their empire. Nothing goes down without their say-so; no one draws a breath without their permission. And when a riot explodes, they need only fortify their defenses and ride it out. But someone else is weaving his way through the bloodstained halls, their newest neighbor: Frank Castle. THE END: Legendary artist Richard Corben joins definitive Punisher writer Garth Ennis for Frank Castle’s last stand! In a world gone mad, the Punisher just might be the sanest man on Earth. Now he’s heading home, to the place it all began, and heaven help anyone who stands in his path. Collects PUNISHER: THE TYGER, PUNISHER: THE CELL, PUNISHER: THE END.
152 PGS./Mature/Explicit Content ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2276-1
Trim size: oversized
SUPREME POWER VOL. 2 HC
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by GARY FRANK & DAN JURGENS
Cover by GARY FRANK
This deluxe hardcover collects SUPREME POWER VOL. 3: HIGH COMMAND and SUPREME POWER: HYPERION, plus extras. In HIGH COMMAND, Hyperion, the Blur and Nighthawk -- in their first adventure as the newly formed Squadron -- have a long-overdue showdown with the super-powered serial killer who’s been terrorizing the nation! But will they live long enough to stop him? Plus: What does the most powerful being on the planet do when he finds out he’s been manipulated, and that his whole life is practically a lie? How will Hyperion react, and what does that mean for the rest of humanity – and the government that’s organized these deceitful machinations? And in HYPERION, Mark Milton suddenly finds himself both alone and hunted now that the world knows his dark secret. Four new super-powered individuals – each based on a character from the original Squadron Supreme -- are after his hide, and they’ve got the will and means to take him down! Collects SUPREME POWER #13-18 and SUPREME POWER: HYPERION #1-5.
264 PGS./Explicit Content ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2133-1
Trim size: oversized
SUPREME POWER VOL. 1 HC STILL AVAILABLE!
$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1369-X)
WOLVERINE BY CLAREMONT & MILLER PREMIERE HC
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by FRANK MILLER & PAUL SMITH
Cover by FRANK MILLER
The master of mutants joins the master of ninjas in Wolverine’s first solo series – replete with romance, intrigue and mayhem! Our beleaguered berserker’s in Japan on a mission of the heart, if he can survive the Hand first! Plus: the introduction of everyone’s favorite riotous ronin, Yukio! Collects WOLVERINE #1-4, plus Uncanny X-Men # 172-172.
144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2329-6
Trim size: standard
WOLVERINE BY CLAREMONT & MILLER PREMIERE HC – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 3
144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2572-8
MOON KNIGHT VOL. 1: THE BOTTOM PREMIERE HC
Written by CHARLIE HUSTON
Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH
The Fist of Khonshu is back and badder than ever, courtesy of acclaimed novelist Charlie Huston (Caught Stealing, Six Bad Things) and red-hot, fan-favorite artist David Finch (NEW AVENGERS). Collects MOON KNIGHT #1-6.
152 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2186-2
Trim size: standard
MOON KNIGHT VOL.1: THE BOTTOM PREMIERE HC VARIANT
152 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2542-6
MARVEL DIGESTS
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE VOL. 2: THE NEW GIRL DIGEST
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO & TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
There’s a new girl at Midtown High. Her name’s Gwen Stacy, and she has her sights set on Peter Parker! What’s a lovesick Mary Jane to do? Plus: Mary Jane Watson wasn’t always the girl she is today. How did she become the sort of person to push her problems away rather than face them? And how is it that Peter Parker, Spider-Man and Spidey’s origin itself all play pivotal roles? See the birth of the greatest modern super hero like you’ve never seen it before!
Collects SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #6-10.
120 PGS./All Ages ...$7.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2265-6
MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS
X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS TPB
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by TREVOR HAIRSINE
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
What happens when the skeletons in your closet finally break down the door and come looking for you? The X-Men are about to find out! In the wake of the tragic events of HOUSE OF M, the mutant community is in turmoil, and the X-Men are bearing the brunt of this New World Order. Amid the chaos, a new enemy awakens, one whose very existence will haunt the founding members of the X-Men like nothing has before. Who is this new threat? How is he tied to Professor X’s darkest secret? Cyclops, Wolverine and the others must find out soon, before they and those closest to them go mad! X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS, by Wizard Top Ten creators Ed Brubaker and Trevor Hairsine, is a mysterious blend of horror and super-heroics, as well as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of GIANT SIZE X-MEN #1, that will have X-Men fans talking for years to come! Collects X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS #1-6.
200 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1830-6
NEW X-MEN: CHILDHOOD’S END VOL. 3 TPB
Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST
Penciled by PACO MEDINA & DUNCAN ROULEAU
Cover by PACO MEDINA
The New X-Men have been killed, blown up and absolutely decimated. Now, they’re on the offensive! But after all they’ve been through, will they have the strength to defeat their toughest enemy yet? Hey, maybe the New Avengers could help! Collects NEW X-MEN #28-31.
96 PGS./Rated T+ ...$10.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2025-4
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS & ENDINGS TPB
Written by DANIEL WAY
Art by JAVIER SALTARES & MARK TEXEIRA
Cover by JOE QUESADA
Left shaken at ground zero after the cataclysmic events of HOUSE OF M, Logan has no choice but to soldier on, as he done so many times before — but has the burden now become too great? In his lifetime, Logan has been both a hero and a villain, a player and a pawn...but what is he now? Don’t miss out on the beginning of an epic more than a century in the making. Collects WOLVERINE #36-40.
128 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1979-5
MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS: WOLVERINE VOL. 4 TPB
Written by DWIGHT ZIMMERMAN & HOWARD MACKIE
Penciled by PAUL RYAN & MARK TEXEIRA
Cover by ROB LIEFELD
The mayhem-loving mutant faces occult intrigue against Abdul Alhazred, while fallout from the Acts of Vengeance brings him face to facelessness with the ninjas of Deathwatch! Wolverine does it again, and he does it the best! Guest-starring Ghost Rider! Collects MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #62-71.
104 PGS./Rated T+ ...$12.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2066-1
HEROES REBORN: AVENGERS TPB
Written by ROB LIEFELD, JIM VALENTINO, JEPH LOEB & WALT SIMONSON
Penciled by ROB LIEFELD, JOE PHILLIPS, JOE BENNETT & AL RIO
Cover by ROB LIEFELD
Cap, Thor, the Vision, Hawkeye, Hellcat, Mantis and more: The Avengers lineup is both new AND classic on an Earth that hits them with villains as fast as they can assemble! Revised versions of Ultron, the Radioactive Man, the Grim Reaper and many more prove their mastery of evil against Reborn Earth’s mightiest heroes! Plus, the Heroes Reborn Universe only got a piece of the Hulk – but, darn it, it may still be more than it can handle! Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Fantastic Four! Collects AVENGERS (VOL. 2) #1-12.
336 PGS./Rated A ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2337-7
THOR: BLOOD OATH TPB
Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Penciled by SCOTT KOLINS
Cover by SCOTT KOLINS
Travel back in Marvel history for a classic Thor adventure! Stepping out of the past of the glorious days of Kirby, Lee and Buscema, THOR: BLOOD OATH presents Thor in his prime, with your favorite cast -- including Odin, Balder, the Warriors Three and more! The Warriors Three are put on trial for murder. Standing beside his brothers-in-arms, Thor ties himself to their fate, as they are sent on an impossible journey by the Giants to pay their “weird” a blood price for the killing of a Giant’s son. Thor and his three allies will journey across the lands, through Greece, Midgard, Asia and Africa, and clash with gods, monsters, the dead and occasionally each other! Collects THOR : BLOOD OATH #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$14.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1852-7
WHAT IF? CLASSIC VOL. 3 TPB
Written by GARY FRIEDRICH, DON GLUT, MARV WOLFMAN, DOUG MOENCH, STEVEN GRANT & PETER GILLIS.
Penciled by HERB TRIMPE, JOHN BUSCEMA, WALT SIMONSON,
CARMINE INFANTINO, ROSS ANDRU, GEORGE PEREZ, RICK HOBERG,
TOM SUTTON & PAT BRODERICK.
Cover by GENE COLAN
It’s alternate-Earth anarchy as Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Ghost Rider, Spider-Woman, Nova and Shang-Chi are turned against humanity when fate is tossed a twist by that infamous question mark! Plus: The Howling Commandos fight for Earth, and Spider-Man fights for...ratings!? Featuring the Fantastic Four, Daredevil and Hellstorm! Collects WHAT IF? #14-15 and #17-20.
216 PGS./All Ages ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2081-5
CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON: NOMAD TPB
Written by STEVE ENGLEHART & JOHN WARNER
Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, FRANK ROBBINS & HERB TRIMPE
Cover by GIL KANE
Disillusioned by government corruption, Steve Rogers lays down uniform and shield -- but it’s not as easy to set aside half a lifetime of heroics, so a new legend is born: Nomad, the man without a country? But who will take up the forsaken red-white-and-blue, and what will it cost him to hold onto it? Boss Morgan, the Viper and the Red Skull are on hand with enough villainy for any hero, old or new! Plus: the origin of the Falcon! Guest-starring Nick Fury and the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON #177-186.
192 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2197-8
STAR BRAND CLASSIC VOL. 1 TPB
Written by JIM SHOOTER
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
A New Universe is born as Pittsburgh mechanic Ken Connell is gifted with the strange superhuman abilities of the Star Brand! As he struggles to come to grips with his newfound powers in an all-too-real world without super heroes, Ken battles terrorists and paranormals, survives a point-blank nuclear explosion, blows up a mountain on the moon...and single-handedly attacks Libya! Collects STAR BRAND #1-7.
176 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2352-0
ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 2 TPB
Written by LEN WEIN, CHRIS CLAREMONT, STEVE GERBER, BILL MANTLO, MARY SKRENES, TONY ISABELLA, JIM STARLIN, DON MCGREGOR, ROGER SLIFER, GERRY CONWAY & SCOTT EDELMAN
Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, KLAUS JANSON, VINCE COLLETTA, MIKE ESPOSITO, FRANK GIACOIA, JOHN TARTAGLIONE, SAM GRAINGER, JIM MOONEY, GIL KANE, JIM STARLIN, DAN ADKINS, DON NEWTON, DON HECK
Cover by GIL KANE
There’s nothing the non-team can’t handle when mutants, gods, demons and miscreants of the 1950s all get their crack at the sensational super heroes of the seventies! With Luke Cage! The Guardians of the Galaxy! The Son of Satan vs. the Sons of the Serpent! Brain transplants, foreign intrigue and the tumultuous terror of Tapping Tommy! Daredevil, Yellowjacket, Bambi! And introducing...an Elf!? Featuring the first appearance of the ever-reliable Wrecking Crew! Collects DEFENDERS #15-39 and GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #1-5.
616 PGS./Rated T+ ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2150-1
ESSENTIAL OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE - UPDATE 89 VOL. 1 TPB
Written by PETER SANDERSON, PETER WOHL, MARCUS MCLAURIN, GLENN HERDLING & LEN KAMINSKI
Penciled by VARIOUS
Cover by RON FRENZ
Origins and updates of the eighties’ elite in one easy installment! Trace major revisions to major characters such as Archangel and Vision, the Red Skull and S.H.I.E.L.D., the Hulk and Hobgoblin – and who knows who else! Featuring the debut stats of Apocalypse, Sinister, Venom and more! Plus: Marvel’s first go-round of profiles for herodom’s best supporting casts! Collects OFFICAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNVIERSE - UPDATE ‘89 #1-8.
496 PGS./Rated A ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1937-X
MARVEL POSTERS
DARK TOWER DOOR POSTER
Art by JAE LEE
55x20 Color Poster...$12.99
Final Order Cut-off 11/21/06 (On-Sale 12/13/06)
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Art by JIM CHEUNG
24X36 Color Poster...$6.99
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MARVEL FLIP MAGAZINES!
MARVEL ADVENTURES FLIP MAGAZINE #20
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #20
MARVEL ADVENTURES
FANTASTIC FOUR #16
MASKED MARVEL #2
72 PGS./All Ages ...$4.99
MARVEL HEROES FLIP MAGAZINE #20
NEW AVENGERS #20
YOUNG AVENGERS #7
HOUSE OF M #8 (PART 3)
72 PGS./All Ages ...$4.99
MARVEL SELECT FLIP MAGAZINE #20
ASTONISHING X-MEN #14
NEW X-MEN: ACADEMY X #15
HOUSE OF M #8 (PART 2)
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99
MARVEL TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #19
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #48
RUNAWAYS #13
HOUSE OF M #8 (PART 1)
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99
ULTIMATE MARVEL FLIP MAGAZINE #20
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #20
ULTIMATE X- MEN #20
ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #5 (PART 1)
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99
ULTIMATE TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #20
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #38-39
ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #5 (PART 2)
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS #39
Each issue of MARVEL PREVIEWS is a comic-book-sized, 112-page, glossy full-color guide to all of Marvel's upcoming releases! Marvel Previews also includes special previews of upcoming or sold-out projects.
104 PGS./MARVEL T+…JUST $0.99!
(or FREE with a purchase of Diamond’s PREVIEWS!)
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DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN SKETCHBOOK
Pencils & Cover by JAE LEE
THE DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN is two short months away. Get a first look at the most eagerly anticipated comics release ever in this exclusive sketchbook featuring character designs, penciled pages, commentary, and a primer on the world of the Dark Tower. Best of all, much like CIVIL WAR: OPENING SHOT, this is FREE to get everyone prepared for the coming year’s biggest event! In 2007, a Gunslinger will be born; will you be ready?
16 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$0
JOHN ROMITA JR. 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
Featuring An All-New Short Story Written by NEIL GAIMAN
Cover by JOHN ROMITA SR.
Thirty years ago, a young John Romita Jr. walked into the Marvel Comics offices, looking for work as an artist. Despite his impressive legacy as the son of famed Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr., Romita Jr. faced a difficult entry into the intensively competitive field. But through the years, Romita Jr. proved without a doubt he possessed the rare skill, creativity and dedication to be a successful professional. Crafting a historic career that places him among the industry’s elite talents, he has illustrated nearly every Marvel character – from Spider-Man to the X-Men. In celebration of Romita Jr.’s illustrious body of work, this keepsake edition features a brand new story written by Neil Gaiman, an all-new interview with the acclaimed artist, a gallery of his most memorable covers and pinups, rare sketches, a comprehensive chronology, testimonials and congratulations from fellow writers and artists, and more! Also including Romita Jr.’s first Marvel work from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #11!
64 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$3.99
ULTIMATE MARVEL-THE GOLD STANDARD
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #37
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
“GOD WAR”
The fledgling F.F. have sought refuge on the slave world Pyx, pursued by Ronan the Public Accuser. And when it seems it can’t get worse, Ben Grimm, The Thing, is taken over—mind and body—by the ultimate evil...Thanos of Acheron! And what of the young members of Seed Nineteen? Will they meet their final fate? Part 5 (of 6).
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
ULTIMATE POWER #3 (of 9)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND
A battle beyond all expectations! It’s the alien invaders—the Squadron Supreme—versus the combined might of The Ultimates, Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Fantastic Four and Ultimate Spidey...for the fate of the world! What more could you ask?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #103
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & by Cover by MARK BAGLEY
“CLONE SAGA”
The record is broken for the longest continual run by a creative team in Marvel history! Bendis and Bagley—take a bow! And in this landmark issue learn the terrifying secret of who is behind the worst thing to ever happen to a beleaguered Peter Parker. The revelations just don’t stop coming. Part 6 (of 7).
32 PGS. /Rated A ...$2.99
ULTIMATES 2 #13
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Wraparound Cover by BRYAN HITCH
“GRAND THEFT AMERICA”
The concluding chapter of the much-heralded Millar/Hitch tenure on Ultimates has finally arrived! All the running plot lines come to their cataclysmic end in these pages as the Team Supreme puts everything they’ve got into a grand finale that will take its place alongside the finest comics of the past decade. Alliances are made and relationships are severed in a tale you simply cannot miss. You have been warned! Part 7 (of 6)
48 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99
ULTIMATE VISION #1 (of 5)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
Picking up directly from the events in the smash hit limited series Ultimate Extinction! The Earth was saved from the Ultimate threat—Gah Lak Tus. But scientist George Tarleton has captured a piece of that awesome entity and plans to reactivate it for his own evil purposes. The only hope for mankind against this mad scheme—the strange alien being called The Vision!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ULTIMATE X-MEN #77
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils & Cover by BEN OLIVER
“CABLE”
Scores will be settled and lives hang in the balance. The X-Men versus Ultimate Cable in the brawl of the century—any century! Plus—more secrets revealed about this strange mystery man from the future. Don’t believe you really know what he’s all about. You don’t. Part 3 (of 4)
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #15
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils & Cover by SCOT EATON
Watch out, you latté-sipping, bookmark-bending, literary snob! Spider-Man and the Vulture are bringing a whole new meaning to the term “Battle of the Books” as they duke it out in a bookstore! And stuck right in the middle, dodging hardcovers, is poor Deborah Whitman, author of a memoir detailing her tumultuous relationship with Peter Parker. Whoever invented that old saying about words not hurting as much as sticks and stones obviously hasn’t lived a day in the webslinger’s boots!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #33
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by SEAN CHEN
Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
SPIDER-MAN UNMASKED Tie-In!
"WOUNDS "
She wiped his nose when he was a little boy and cleaned his cuts and scrapes whenever he got hurt... In the hour of their greatest tragedy, the death of Ben Parker, she was his rock, and he was hers... She is May Parker, aunt of Peter Parker, the Sensational Spider-man... After her nephew suffers a terrible beating at the hands of one of his most brutal foes, it’s up to her to take care of him... But with the whole world seemingly against them, how long can she bear to see someone she loves in so much pain and anguish? The second of three issues exploring women in Peter Parker’s life post-unmasking!
32 PGS./Rated A .$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #3
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ
As the Hobgoblin tries to claim the lethal legacy of Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin of crime, Spider-Girl is chilled to the bone by the new menace called Bitter Frost.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #13
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Pencils by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA & RICK MAYS
Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
The series SpiderFan.org’s Patrick Gadrow calls “a breath of fresh air” continues! Gwen Stacy has a problem, and its name is Peter Parker. What’s with all his sudden disappearances and lame excuses? Too bad the only person she can go to for help is harboring secret feelings for Peter...
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN AND POWER PACK #2 (of 4)
Written by MARC SUMERAK
Pencils & Cover by GURIHIRU
Featuring the Amazing Spider-KID?!? Power Pack has a brand-new member... and he’s not too happy about his current situation! Will the Power kids be able to help Spidey find a way to get himself back to normal before all heck breaks loose? Or will Jack’s desire to get Power Pack some more attention on the super hero scene get them all trapped in a very tangled web?
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN: REIGN #1 (OF 4)
Written by KAARE ANDREWS
Art & Cover by KAARE ANDREWS 50/50 Cover Split
A searing vision of Spider-Man’s future, brought to you by superstar Kaare Andrews (INCREDIBLE HULK).
They finally did it. Kicked them to the curb. The “capes and tights” crowd -- there’s no place for them in the Big Apple anymore. Peter Parker? He can’t even remember what it was like to don the red and blue and swing through the night sky. Doesn’t want to, anyway. After all, there’s nothing left to fight for, is there? That is until an old “friend” appears on Peter’s doorstep, bearing a package and a message -- and everything changes. If it’s not Peter’s responsibility, then whose is it?
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #8
Written by TONY BEDARD
Penciled by SHANNON GALLANT
Cover by SEAN CHEN
The Wrecker. The U-Foes. The Juggernaut. What do these villains have in common? They all hate the mighty Avengers. Can our heroes survive the onslaught when they join forces?
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #19
Written by ZEB WELLS
Pencils & Cover by KANO
Ever have one of those days when it seems that someone’s just out to get you? Well, MISTER FANTASTIC’s having one of those days...because ARCADE’s after him! Can the world’s smartest hero survive a fun house of horrors without the rest of his teammates?
(Psst! We ain’t tellin’! Buy the book!)
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURESSPIDER-MAN #22
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by CORY HAMSCHER
Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER
When the Green Goblin swears to destroy the Hobgoblin for stealing his shtick, only Spider-Man can save the city from World War “G”-- but with his new black costume, crooks and citizens alike don’t know if he’s a new hero, a new villain or the same old Spidey!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL HEROES
ANNIHILATION #5 (OF 6)
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO
Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
With the war lost, Ronan and the very, very angry Super-Skrull kill their way to the heart of the Kree Empire. VIVE LA KREE!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
AGENTS OF ATLAS #5 (OF 6)
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by TOMM COKER
Revelations show one of the team to be a double agent, and another something more horrific than their enemies. The Atomic Age alliance crumbles as the team has its own Civil War. The time to test the leadership of Jimmy Woo is here.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z #12
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
Featuring Ultra-Girl, Umar, Union Jack, Urthona, Vegas, Vulcan, Warhawk, Warlock, Adam Warlock, Warpath, Wiccan, Wild Thing, Alex Wilder, Winter Soldier, Pete Wisdom, Witchfire, Wizard, Jimmy Woo, X-Babies, Yandroth, Young Allies, Zodiac and more!
64 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$3.99
AVENGERS: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES II #3 & 4 (of 8)
Written by JOE CASEY
Penciled by WILL ROSADO
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
The newest untold tale of Marvel’s greatest super hero team continues! When Nick Fury sends them on a secret mission in the Philippines, it becomes the ultimate showdown between the Avengers and an uncontrollable army of Super-Adaptoids! And for Hank Pym, Goliath -- with his tenuous control over the team’s newest members -- things may be going from bad to worse!
32 PGS. (each)/Rated A ...$3.99 (each)
THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #3
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils & Cover by PHIL HESTER
Downtime! While grieving for the loss of friends and colleagues after a massive attack on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, ANT-MAN returns home to the small town he grew up in--where he gets into some small-time trouble with some small time crooks. Luckily, Ant-Man is just the right size for such an adversary. Also featuring some absolutely rotten things done by our titular hero--that’s where the “irredeemable” part comes in!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BEYOND! #6 (OF 6)
Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Pencils & Cover by SCOTT KOLINS
The Conclusion! In the aftermath of last issue's shocking events, the winner of the game claims a reward from the cosmic entity behind it all, starting a tragic chain of events that will forever alter the Marvel Universe. THE WATCHER will be there, will you?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
AVENGERS NEXT #3 & #4 (OF 5)
Written by TOM DeFALCO
Penciled by RON LIM
Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
As the daughter of Thor joins the hunt for Kevin Masterson, Ultron returns, Ulik the Unconquerable reveals his plans to banish humankind from Earth and a mysterious new foe drains the Avengers of all their super-powers.
32 PGS. (each)/Rated A ...$2.99 (each)
BLADE #4
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Manhattan, not a creature was stirring ‘cause Blade had all stabbed ‘em! There’s one vampire Blade’s been dying to get his sword on: Santa Claus! And this is the year he’s vowed to do it. Plus: A story from Blade’s past. Howard (“Bite Club,” “New Avengers”) Chaykin and Marc (“Wolverine,” “Law & Order”) Guggenheim bring you a special Christmas issue. You won’t believe what’s coming down the chimney tonight!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
DOCTOR STRANGE: THE OATH #3 (OF 5)
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Pencils & Cover by MARCOS MARTIN
As he searches every dimension of the Marvel Universe for a cure to save the life of his dying friend, Doctor Strange finally learns the shocking true identity of the shadowy villain who holds Wong’s life in his hands.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BLACK PANTHER #23
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Penciled by TBD
Cover by MIKE DEODATO
CIVIL WAR TIE-IN
“FOREIGN AFFAIRS”
Part 1 (of 3)
Alarmed by the Civil War that’s rocking the U.S., T’Challa and Storm decide to get off the sidelines and get involved.
Whose side are they on?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BULLET POINTS #2 (of 5)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Art & Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
With military policeman Ben Parker killed during the assassination of Dr. Abraham Erskine (the developer of the Super Soldier serum), Peter Parker has become a disenchanted teen, angry at the world. After he wanders in front of the path of a gamma bomb test, how dangerous does the combination of a lonely, angry boy and the lethal power of a rampaging Hulk-ish monster become? Steve Rogers, the WWII hero known as Iron Man, is about to find out.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WINTER SOLDIER: WINTER KILLS ONE-SHOT
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by LEE WEEKS
Cover by STEVE EPTING
In the midst of the harsh division of the Civil War, James Buchanan Barnes, Captain America’s one-time partner Bucky, faces his first Christmas of the 21st century. And faces the truth of the terrible things he was forced to do as the Winter Soldier. And with Cap caught in a conflict he can neither take a side of - or understand - what moves can he make to try to redeem himself? And what do Hydra have planned for New York this Christmas? Featuring guest appearances by the Young Avengers and some of the original Invaders, this Special issue is an action-packed character study that defines the Winter Soldier’s future place in the Marvel Universe. By Wizard Top Ten writer Ed Brubaker, with dynamic art by Lee Weeks (Civil War Frontline) and a cover by Cap fan-fave Steve Epting.
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
CIVIL WAR: WAR CRIMES ONE-SHOT
Written By FRANK TIERI
Pencils by STAZ JOHNSON
Cover by SEAN SCOFFIELD
Wilson Fisk, the incarcerated ex-Kingpin of Crime, has a deal to propose to Iron Man: he’ll use his underworld connections to help track down Captain America and his anti-Registration underground in exchange for consideration on his sentence. But can the Kingpin be trusted, or is he playing a deeper game? And how are the criminals of the Marvel Universe being forced to change the way they do business as a result of CIVIL WAR?
48 PGS/RATED T+... $3.99
DAREDEVIL #92
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MICHAEL LARK
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Matt Murdock finally comes face-to-face with the person who’s been manipulating his life since he was thrown in jail, and you’ll be stunned by the revelation!
Brubaker and Lark’s second arc rounds the corner toward the finish line!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END #3 (OF 6)
Written by ALAN DAVIS
Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS
As Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm meet on Mars to compare notes, in the deepest portions of the ocean’s depths Sue Richards makes a discovery that could change the future of their fractured family.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
HEROES FOR HIRE #5
Written by JUSTIN GRAY& JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by FRANCIS PORTELA & TOM PALMER
Cover by WILLIAM TUCCI & MARK SPARACIO
The thrilling conclusion to the Skrull organ story line pits the Heroes for Hire against Ricadonna’s cadre of villains and an army of the Corporation’s android assassins. Meanwhile, the recently fired Tarantula sets out to take revenge for the murder of her father by killing Ricadonna. Unfortunately for everyone involved, Ricadonna has undergone a physical transformation from crime lord to super-powered freak show!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
GHOST RIDER #6
Written by DANIEL WAY
Pencils & Cover by RICHARD CORBEN
“HELL TO PAY”, PART 1 OF 2
How did Johnny Blaze end up in Hell, anyway? It’s simple, really: He died. And when he died, his eternal soul--long promised to Hell in exchange for “saving” Crash Simpson--descended into the Pit, taking the Ghost Rider along with it. This is the story of how and why it all happened. Daniel Way is joined by horror comic legend RICHARD CORBEN for a special 2-part story.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: GHOST RIDER
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
You keep that motor revved up and those tires burning, your blazing bike racing hot into the night. You’re Ghost Rider, and there’s no holding you back – because the devil has always got you on the run! MARVEL SPOTLIGHT brings fans of the demon with the flaming skull this special issue that covers Ghost Rider from all sides! We talk with the creative teams of the new GHOST RIDER ongoing series (Daniel Way, Mark Texeira and Javier Saltares) and the epic mini-series SPIRITS OF VENGEANCE (Garth Ennis and Clayton Crain). They’ve each staked a claim on a little piece of Ghost Rider’s soul, and we’ll be there for the full scoop! We’ll also have an in-depth look at Ghost Rider from throughout Marvel history, taking a hard look at the early days of Johnny Blaze through the Danny Ketch years of the nineties. And since Ghost Rider will hit the big screen in February, look for heavy coverage of the feature film – including interviews with the cast and crew that’ll get your motor primed and ready for the opening night!
40 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$2.99
INCREDIBLE HULK #101
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN
Cover by LADRÖNN
PLANET HULK: ALLEGIANCE, PART 2
Don’t miss the next installment of the comic that Wizard Magazine dubbed “Book of the Month”! In this issue:
Accompanied by Caiera the Oldstrong and Hiroim the Shamed, the Hulk heads into the hold of the Shadow Elders to learn if he truly is the legendary savior known as the Sakaarson — or just another angry monster. Also — secrets revealed about the Great Portal! The final showdown with the Spikes! Elloe makes a shocking decision! And the Hulk smashes and smashes and smashes some more! Featuring pencils by the brilliant Carlo Pagulayan as well as a slew of pages by a surprise guest artist!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #2
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by DAVID AJA
What has the Rand Corporation done to awaken the wrath of Hydra? Iron Fist kicks his way toward the truth as another piece of the puzzle comes crashing into his life—a living legend long- thought dead! Don’t miss the second action-packed issue of Marvel’s hottest new kung fu series!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
IRON MAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA: CASUALTIES OF WAR ONE SHOT
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Penciled by JEREMY HAUN
Cover by JIM CHEUNG 50/50 Cover Split
In the midst of Civil War, Captain America and Iron Man meet secretly, one last time, to see if there’s any hope of working things out before further tragedy occurs. Don’t miss this oversized special that reveals how these two men, once the closest of friends and staunchest of allies, could end up leading opposing armies in the conflict tearing apart the Marvel Universe!
48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
MARVEL 1602: FANTASTICK FOUR #4 (OF 5)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by PASCAL ALIXE
Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
At the end of the world is a man, NAMOR, King of Atlantis! But Atlantis is not under the sea in 1602. With both Doom and the Four from the Fantastick at his doorstep, what will King Namor do?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.50
MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Written by MIKE CAREY, ROGER LANGRIDGE, SCOTT GRAY & SHAENON GARRITY
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS, ROGER LANGRIDGE & RON LIM
Cover by FRAZER IRVING
Join us in this year’s unbelievable follow-up to last year’s Harvey Award nominated Holiday Special! Thrill to the return of the Fin Fang Four! Enjoy the holidays with Thing and Annihlus! And much, much more!
48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
MOON KNIGHT #8
Written by CHARLIE HUSTON
Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH
“MIDNIGHT SUN: PART TWO: THE DEAD DON’T STAY”
CASUALTIES OF WAR TIE-IN!
Only three months back on the job, and they’re crawling out of the woodwork. The gangsters and hoods with old axes to grind -- them you expected, but not this guy: Someone who knows you, someone who wants your undivided attention and is willing to do anything to get it. And certainly not the fugitive Captain America, who shows up at your doorstep, wanting a word. Maybe he thinks he can harness all your excess energy into something useful...something that can aid him in his grudge match with Tony Stark in the CIVIL WAR tearing through the Marvel U? Maybe this war is worth winning at any cost? And you get to thinking...
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #1 (OF 5)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & BRIAN REED
Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG
The Illuminati is a secret organization comprised of several of the world’s most powerful heroes: Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, King of the Inhumans, Charles Xavier, founder of the X-Men and mutant rights activist, Reed Richards,founding member of the Fantastic Four, Namor the Sub-Mariner, King of Atlantis and Iron Man (Anthony Stark), founding member of the Avengers.
These six men have worked together to mold and shape the status of the superhuman world and the world around it.
How and what they have done together has remained a mystery...
UNTIL NOW...
Writers Brian Michael Bendis ( Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man) and Brian Reed ( Ms. Marvel) have joined together with Jim Cheung (Young Avengers) to reveal this untold story of the Marvel Universe and the Illuminati’s actions affect today!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
newuniversal #1
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA
Planet Earth. Inhabited by six billion people. People leading ordinary lives, coping with everyday struggles. But on a night like any other, the Earth is rocked by the most startling celestial event ever witnessed by the human race. The White Event. And from its wake, a handful of humans emerge as something more.
Acclaimed writer Warren Ellis (NEXTWAVE) and superstar artist Salvador Larroca (X-MEN) bring you this new universe — a universe witnessing superhuman power for the first time.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #11
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils and Cover by STUART IMMONEN
"NOT A CIVIL WAR TIE IN"
Freedom or safety? Secrets or celebrity? Iron Man or Captain America? WE DON’T CARE! What care we for freedom OR safety when there are things that need to be kicked and exploded! Yes, “explode” can now be used as a verb. DEAL WITH IT!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
MS. MARVEL #10
Written by BRIAN REED
Pencils & Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
Carol Danvers must face herself and the terrible things she has done. Special guest X-Men Rogue and Beast appear, Carol finds a new romantic interest, and Ms. Marvel’s life begins a frightening new chapter... all in one issue! Special guest artist Mike Wieringo (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man) joins writer Brian Reed for a very dark moment in the life of Ms. Marvel.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
ONSLAUGHT REBORN #2 (of 5)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Cover by ROB LIEFELD
Variant Cover by Joe Madureira
The battle for the fate of the Marvel Universe has begun! The Fantastic Four are joined by Hulk, Thor, Captain America, and the Avengers—all going head-to-head against the most dangerous creature ever created: Onslaught! All-out action as only Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld can deliver!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #2
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
CIVIL WAR Tie-In!
Hey there, Marvel Universe. He’s back. Taking no prisoners. Literally. With Civil War in full throttle mode, Frank Castle decides to take a side. Question is, does it want him? Makes no difference for the Punisher. He’s a soldier and this is war. Get in line or get out of his way. Hop on board this star-studded Civil War tie-in brought to you by rising star Matt Fraction (Casanova), with eye-popping art by superstar artist Ariel Olivetti (Space Ghost).
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NEW FOC: 12/7/06 NEW ON SALE 12/27/06
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
SHE-HULK #14
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by RICK BURCHETT
Cover by GREG HORN
“Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Awesome Andy But Were Afraid to Ask.” Ever wonder how the Mad Thinker’s Awesome Android BECAME Awesome Andy? It’s the origin you never expected—complete with a bombastic battle against the MIGHTY THOR! And an ending that’ll knock your block off!
Also, in the aftermath of CIVIL WAR, She-Hulk’s life takes one more life-altering turn, courtesy of a mysterious cast member from the pages of the INCREDIBLE HULK... Miss this issue at your own peril, gamma-fans! Because this builds into the start of next month’s... PLANET (w/o a) HULK! So spend $2.99 for it now... or a gazillion for it later on eBay. Just don’t say we didn’t warn ya!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
RUNAWAYS #23
Written by BRIAN VAUGHAN
Penciled by ADRIAN ALPHONA
Cover by JO CHEN
“LIVE FAST, Part Two of Three”
As a new enemy turns Runaway against Runaway, the teen heroes must risk everything to prevent losing another teammate forever.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
THUNDERBOLTS #109
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Pencils & Cover by TOM GRUMMETT
“Weight of the World”
With the Thunderbolts decimated after the events of the Guardian Protocols, Songbird must try to salvage what is left of the team and prepare for a brand-new future. But a new direction hinges on the return of an old friend... who might be too crazy even for the T-Bolts!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
UNION JACK #4 (OF 4)
Written by CHRISTIOS GAGE
Pencils & Cover by MIKE PERKINS
It all comes down to this -- the final battle between Union Jack, his allies and the terrorist forces of RAID in the heart of London! But could a victory bring about the worst moment of Union Jack’s career? Things change forever for Britain’s champion in this explosive final issue!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WHAT IF? X-MEN DEADLY GENESIS
Written by DAVID HINE
Pencils & Cover by DAVID YARDIN
In the best-selling and history-making limited series X-Men: Deadly Genesis, Professor X sent a secret team of young mutants to rescue the X-Men from the living island, Krakoa, before he sent the now-famous All-New, All-Different team. This secret second team was destroyed and this eventually led to the deadly corruption of its powerful leader, Vulcan. But what if this second team HAD survived? Today, Vulcan is a celebrity hero who leads a new team of X-Men. But when Krakoa is found drifting in space, it holds a terrible secret that threatens the fate of this new generation of mutants.
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
WHAT IF? X-MEN AGE OF APOCALYPSE
Written by RICK REMENDER
Penciled by DAVE WILKINS
Cover by MARKO DJURJEVIC
What if Legion killed Magneto and Xavier? With no leader to create any incarnation of X-Men to resist the onslaught of Apocalypse, the new world is a horrific finalized vision of Apocalypse’s dream. On the dawn of the twenty-year anniversary of the murders of Magneto and Xavier, we follow a small group consisting of Earth’s remaining heroes, led by Nate Summers as they stage a final offensive in an attempt to escape this twisted reality altogether.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WHITE TIGER #2 ( OF 6)
Written by TAMORA PIERCE & TIMOTHY LIEBE
Penciled by PHIL BRIONES
Covers by DAVID MACK
“A HERO’S COMPULSION”
Angela del Toro, the new White Tiger, has exploded onto the superhero scene. During her costumed debut, Del Toro unleashed a wave of bone-shattering hurt. However she learned that the pain train goes both ways as she was left bleeding by Sano Orii and the new Cobra! Following the trail of a shadow syndicate known as Chaeyi, del Toro arrives at the doorstep of a nightspot known as the Genosha Club. Further complicating things are her strange relationship with the new Daredevil on the scene and visits from the webhead himself, Spider-Man. Good guys or bad guys---no one is going to stop del Toro from kicking crime in the teeth and getting answers. A new hero, new problems, and new, but deadly consequences---the grit is about to hit the fan!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
WONDER MAN #1 (of 5)
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils & Cover by ANDREW CURRIE
“MY FAIR SUPER HERO”
Meet Lady Killer—the dangerous assassin who comes head-to-head with the Avenger called Wonder Man! But Wonder Man doesn’t want to just stop her—he’s made a bet with a movie producer to rehabilitate her into a hero! Is this too much for even the mighty Simon Williams? Fortunately, he’s got Ms. Marvel and X-Men’s Beast in his corner...
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
X-MEN
ASTONISHING X-MEN #20
Written by JOSS WHEDON
Pencils & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY (50/50 COVER SPLIT)
“UNSTOPPABLE”
The secret is out! With the knowledge that Colossus is the mutant destined to destroy Breakworld, what will Ord’s next move be?! And what exactly has happened to Cyclops?! Part 2 (of 6)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
CABLE & DEADPOOL #35
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by REILLY BROWN
Cover by TOM RANEY
The divorce is final, and now come the bitter recriminations. But where DEADPOOL is concerned, that means dredging up the ghosts of every person he’s ever KILLED -- and trying to understand WHY he did it and how he FELT about it -- that’s right, Wade must confront his MANLY FEELINGS of MAYHEM! The agony might very well prove too much... but what does Deadpool do if the only person capable of getting these ghosts out of his head is the person responsible for putting them there...?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
EXILES #89
Written by TONY BEDARD
Pencils & Cover by JAMES CALAFIORE
“WALLFLOWER” Part 1 (of 1)
A stand-alone issue focusing on an Exile that’s been out of action of late, Thunderbird! Comatose in a stasis wall, the fallen Exile is dreaming of a world where he had stayed with the team! What would have changed?! And would the team have been better off?! An Exiles issue fans cannot miss!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
EXILES ANNUAL #1
Written by TONY BEDARD
Pencils & Cover by JIM CALAFIORE
They’ve battled world-class threats of every kind imaginable and always won, but now the Exiles take on an unbeatable enemy: themselves! It’s the ORIGINAL Exiles versus the current team lineup in an impossible battle that cuts to the heart of Marvel’s most unpredictable series!
48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
NEW EXCALIBUR #14
Written by FRANK TIERI
Pencils and Cover by
JIM CALAFIORE
“UNREDEEMED”
The Juggernaut isn’t as unstoppable as he used to be, and he plans on changing that! The Juggernaut travels to Asia to recover the Cytorrak Gem! But does that mean that the Juggernaut of old will return?! New Excalibur is hot on his trail and may end up caught in Juggernaut’s path of destruction! Part 2 (of 3)!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
NEW X-MEN #33
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST
& CRAIG KYLE
Pencils & Cover by
PACO MEDINA
“MERCURY FALLING” Part 1 (OF 4)
New Arc! X-23’s past returns to haunt the New X-Men. Sure, the team needs a break after the horror and insanity of the last year, but TOO BAD! When Wolverine brought X-23 back into the Institute, only Emma Frost tried to stop it. Here and now, you’ll find out why she was RIGHT. The fallout from X-23: TARGET X begins here!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
UNCANNY X-MEN #481
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by BILLY TAN
“THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE”
The Shi’Ar Empire is crumbling at the hands of Vulcan! The X-Men, with Professor X captured, search for the one group of heroes that can save them and all of the Shi’Ar...the Starjammers! Part 7 (of 12)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WOLVERINE #49
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Pencils & Cover by LAURENCE CAMPBELL
SPECIAL DOUBLE-SIZED XMAS SPECIAL: “BETTER TO GIVE...”
It’s Christmas Eve, and a heavily armed suicide cult–clad in elf outfits--has taken hostage a mid-Manhattan department store and is threatening to blow the place sky high. Among the shoppers: Logan, who’s just itching to sink his (Santa) claws into someone after enduring the Yuletide rush. Should be easy for a damn-near invulnerable force of nature to save the day, right? Think again. All is not as it seems, as a spoiled billionaire’s daughter is about to find out, and the true meaning of Christmas will be spelt out...in blood.
48 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #9
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by STEVE DILLON
Cover by JOE QUESADA
50/50 Cover by MARK TEXEIRA
“SAVIOR”, PART 4 OF 5
Logan has to move fast. Dum-Dum Dugan is hot on his trail, Black Widow is being less than cooperative, and Omega Red is only hours away from obtaining what both he and Logan are after: The carbonadium synthesizer. It’s a breakneck race toward a sure-to-be bloody finish, with Jubilee’s life in the balance!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
X-23: TARGET X #1 (OF 6)
Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST
Pencils & Cover by MIKE CHOI
Variant Cover by Marko Djurdjevic
Because you demanded it! Superstar Top Cow artist MIKE CHOI joins the team as X-23 returns, picking up the bloody pieces where her first mini-series left off. Having escaped the Facility that created her, X-23 struggles to create a real life for herself. But when your entire life has been about death and destruction, can you ever really escape the darkness? The rest of the story begins here, and won’t end until X-23 faces off with the one man most responsible for her life... WOLVERINE.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
X-FACTOR #14
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils & Cover by PABLO RAIMONDI
Five words to strike fear into the hearts of spies and evildoers everywhere: Jamie Madrox, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Except Madrox has decided that it’s time to start gathering in the stray dupes that are still wandering around, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent doesn’t especially want to go...and S.H.I.E.L.D. isn’t especially inclined to let him go.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
X-MEN #194
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
“PRIMARY INFECTION” Part 1 (of 3)!
Having barely survived their first mission as a team, Rogue’s squad immediately find themselves up against another new mysterious threat! What does the man called Pan want with the X-Men, and what is he willing to do to get it?!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #4 (OF 8)
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by ROGER CRUZ
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
What dark force concerns Professor X and his gifted students as well as Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts? The answer lies in the ruby reality of the entity known as Cytorrak!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #4 (OF 6)
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
It’s the X-Men vs. the Cuckoos! Something in their heads has set the Cuckoos off to annihilate everything in their way! Is it the Phoenix?! Or something even more sinister?! Part 4 (of 5)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
MAX
HELLSTORM: SON OF SATAN #3 (OF 5)
Written by ALEXANDER IRVINE
Penciled by RUSSELL BRAUN
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
“EQUINOX,” PART 3
Demons have descended on New Orleans, harvesting body parts in a furious race to reassemble a being of unlimited power, a being whose resurrection is too terrible to contemplate. Daimon Hellstorm has got only one option to thwart the demons' plot: Locate just one piece -- one key body part without which the entity can never, ever, be whole -- and make sure no one finds it. Just how far is Daimon ready to go? Find out. He’s not called the Son of Satan for nothing.
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./Mature/Explicit Content...$3.99
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PUNISHER #42
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
“MAN OF STONE,” CONCLUSION
Despite being boxed in, outmanned and outgunned, Frank Castle stared down General Nikolai Alexandrovich Zakharov, “The Man of Stone,” ready to resolve unfinished business. Now, stranded in the mountains of Afghanistan, Frank contemplates the two promises he’s made to Kathryn O’Brien. One he’s already kept. The other, he’s about to. This is more than just punishment...it’s payback.
32 PGS./Mature/Explicit Content ...$2.99
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WISDOM #2 (OF 6)
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Pencils and Cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE
People in Wiltshire are having nightmares. This wouldn’t be a problem if there weren’t soldiers from the nearby military base shooting the place up because of their bad dreams. It’s up to Pete Wisdom and MI 13 to get to the bottom of it. Little do they know that this threat threatens all of Great Britain and the whole world!
32 PGS./Mature/Explicit Content ...$3.99
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ZOMBIE #4 (OF 4)
Written by MIKE RAICHT
Pencils & Cover by KYLE HOTZ
With a thousand zombies in front of him and two homicidal bank robbers behind him, Simon Garth has gone from innocent bystander to live zombie-bait in less than 24 hours. But will Simon have the guts -- and the brains -- to survive a no-win situation? With a mysterious zombie plague spreading like wildfire -- and threatening to consume all of New York -- he’d better! Good thing this is a MAX book! Don’t miss the stomach-wrenching conclusion to this flesh munching MAX limited series by Mike Raicht and Kyle Hotz
32 PGS./Mature/Explicit Content ...$3.99
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MARVEL / DABEL BROTHERS
ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER in GUILTY PLEASURES #1 (of 12)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE M. RITCHIE
Pencils & Wraparound Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Variant cover by GREG HORN
In a world where vampires and were-creatures are legal citizens of the United States, Anita Blake is an animator, raising the dead for a living. But she’s also known as the “Executioner,” a deadly hunter who slays vampires who have gone beyond their legal rights and become monsters in the eyes of society. For this reason, she avoids vampires whenever possible. But an impromptu bacherlorette party for a close friend brings her down into St. Louis’s vampire district. and into a vampire strip club known as “Guilty Pleasures.” But Anita senses that the place is more dangerous for her than it should be, and a surprise attack confirms her darkest suspicions!
Adapted from the bestselling romantic horror novel by Laurell K. Hamilton, ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER in GUILTY PLEASURES is an “Grown Up Buffy” adventure that is sure to seduce readers into picking up every issue!
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER in GUILTY PLEASURES #2 (of 12)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE M. RITCHIE
Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Anita Blake tries to stay away from vampires whenever she can - after all, she’s known as “the Executioner” among her kind after killing so many of them when they’ve gone beyond their legal status. And yet she finds herself battling the vampire Aubrey in the “Guilty Pleasures” night club after a particularly poorly planned bacherlorette party. But Aubrey is the least of her worries when another vampire named Jean-Claude takes her to see Nikolaos, the vampire master of St. Louis. especially when Anita finds herself trapped in a dungeon that is swarming with were-rats!
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER in GUILTY PLEASURES #3 (of 12)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE M. RITCHIE
Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Anita Blake has faced great horrors in her career as a vampire hunter and an animator of the undead, but being left in a dungeon with an army of were-rats is hardly her idea of a good time. Fortunately, she is able to escape when her vampire hosts intercede, but her good luck seems short-lived when she is brought before Nikolaos, the master vampire of St. Louis. What Nikolaos wants is unclear, but one thing is certain - even an experienced vampire hunter like Anita cannot stand against a being as powerful as this! But can she survive the night?
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER COLLECTED EDITION
Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD
Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN
Pencils & Cover by RENATO ARLEM
These are the tales of Orson Scott Card’s Alvin Maker, which takes place in an alternate American history where folk magic really works. And this is the story of the RED PROPHET, where Alvin finds himself caught in a war between the Red men and the Whites on the American frontier. Collects RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #1 & #2.
48 PGS./Rated T+ .$3.99
ITEM CODE: JUL068388 - New FOC: 9/21 - New On Sale: 10/11
RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #3 (of 12)
Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD
Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN
Pencils & Cover by RENATO ARLEM
Alvin Miller is a young boy with an incredible power – the ability to shape the world around him by “making.” But Alvin also had a powerful adversary known as the “Unmaker” that grows stronger every time he uses his ability to create death or destruction. And as the drunken Red man Lolla-Wossiky encounters Alvin for the first time, he realizes he must teach the boy of his great purpose and responsibility before the Unmaker can gain a foothold. But both Alvin and Lolla-Wossiky will be changed forever by the experience, and one of them will go on to become the RED PROPHET while the other will one day build a special place known as the Crystal City...
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
ITEM CODE: JUL068387 - New FOC: 10/12 - New On Sale: 11/1
RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #4 (of 12)
Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD
Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN
Pencils & Cover by RENATO ARLEM
In an alternate history of the American frontier where folk magic actually works, Hooch Palmer finds himself trapped in Carthage City, where things seem to have gone crazy since the rise of the man known as the “Red Prophet.” Governor William Henry Harrison throws Hooch in jail for trying to cheat him, but Hooch has a trick of his own up his sleeve - he’s a “spark,” with the ability to start fires wherever he likes. And Carthage City is going to burn! Adapted from the bestselling novel by Orson Scott Card, RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER is a thrill ride through history that readers simply will not want to put down!
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE COLLECTED EDITION
Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST
Adapted By MICHAEL AVON OEMING & BRYAN J.L. GLASS
Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH
This special edition collects the sold-out issues MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #1 and #2! The epic Riftwar Saga begins here! Adapted from the beloved bestselling novel by Raymond E. Feist, MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE is the beginning of an epic saga that critics have hailed as “second only to the Lord of the Rings!”
48 PGS./Rated T+ .$3.99
ITEM CODE: JUL068384
New FOC: 9/21 - New On Sale: 10/11
MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #3 (of 12)
Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST
Adapted By MICHAEL AVON OEMING & BRYAN J.L. GLASS
Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH
The magician’s apprentice Pug is infatuated with the Princess Carline, but he has difficulty enjoying her surly attitude as the two of them ride together on horseback during her leisure time. When the two stop for a picnic, however, they are attacked by trolls, who are far too much for the young teenagers to handle on their own! But Pug has a power inside himself unlike anything the world of Midkemia has ever seen, and when the crisis causes it to release, the trolls are the least of his worries!
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
ITEM CODE: JUL068383
New FOC: 10/19 - New On Sale: 11/8
MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #4 (of 12)
Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST
Adapted By MICHAEL AVON OEMING & BRYAN J.L. GLASS
Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH
The Riftwar is coming! Pug and Tomas have discovered the shipwreck of a strange group of foreign invaders, and the court of Crydee is alarmed as the mens’ strange armor and weapons are examined. But an even more peculiar twist reveals that these men are not from Midkemia at all - they have traveled through a magical rift to conquer worlds outside their own. Midkemia will soon be overwhelmed by the armies of the Tsurani - unless the rest of the kingdom can be warned in time
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
PTOLUS: City by the Spire #1
(2nd Printing) & 2 (of 6)
Written by MONTE COOK
Pencils & Cover by CAANAN WHITE
Sheva Callister is a former adventurer and treasure hunter who is supposed to be retired after the death of her partner, Parnell. But a noble from the mysterious city of Ptolus meets her with a special task - he’ll give her something she desperately wants if she’ll retrieve a special brooch for him. Sheva takes the job, against her better judgment, and soon finds herself in a complex web of deception as some of Ptolus’s most infamous residents attempt to kill her and take her hungersword! Written by Monte Cook, one of the co-developers of the D20 gaming system and a major campaign contributor to the worlds of Dungeon & Dragons, PTOLUS: CITY BY THE SPIRE is an incredible adventure through Cook’s famous paper-and-pencil game, which is already turning heads for being “the most deluxe campaign set ever developed”!
32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+ .$2.99 (each)
PTOLUS: City by the Spire #3 (of 6)
Written by MONTE COOK
Pencils & Cover by CAANAN WHITE
Sheva Callister is still mourning the disappearance of her dead partner, Parnell, but she won’t that stop her from getting revenge on Kevris Killraven, who is apparently behind the wild goose chase she has been sent on throughout the mysterious city of Ptolus. The best way to get back at him is to intrude on a private meeting on the site of an old church, and Sheva has no problem wading through the catacombs below to do so. But it also means heading through an ancient crypt, where a powerful Lich King is said to abide!
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
THE HEDGE KNIGHT PREMIERE HC
Written by GEORGE R. R. MARTIN
Adapted by BEN AVERY
Pencils & Cover by MIKE MILLER
Variant Cover by MIKE MILLER
A century before the events of New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin’s epic series, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, a squire named Dunk picks up the sword and shield of his dead master and enters a tournament to begin his career as a knight. But ‘Ser Duncan’ has much to learn about this world of knights and nobles, and as he attempts to find a sponsor who will allow him to enter the tournament, he makes friends and enemies readily. Dunk is a capable fighter and has a strong sense of honor, but is that enough for him to become a true knight in the eyes of the others. or is he just a young man living a delusion and putting those he knows in grave danger? Adapted from the popular novella by George R. R. Martin, this special hardcover edition of THE HEDGE KNIGHT celebrates the original graphic novel, which was beloved by fans and critics alike for its deep storytelling and breathtaking visuals - so much so that the first edition it became one of the bestselling graphic novels of 2004!
164PGS./Rated T+ .$19.99
ICON COMICS
CRIMINAL #3
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Art by SEAN PHILLIPS
Top Ten writer Ed Brubaker (Daredevil, Cap, Uncanny X-Men) and best-selling Marvel Zombies artist Sean Phillips' CRIMINAL is the hottest creator-owned debut of the year, and the third part of their acclaimed first arc, "Coward" shows you why critics are already hailing it as the best new comic of the year!
The heist has fallen to pieces, and Leo and Greta are hiding out, waiting for the smoke to clear. But they have half the take with them, and their "friends" are not happy about that. So while Leo helps Greta heal from her injuries, they plot their next move, knowing any wrong step could mean death for them and the people they care about.
Bonus -- CRIMINAL promises more content than the average comic, with each issue 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 pages/no ads/Mature Content…$2.99
KABUKI: REFLECTIONS #7
Written by DAVID MACK
Art & Cover by DAVID MACK
This square-bound volume acts as a tie-in to the documentary on THE ALCHEMY OF ART: DAVID MACK DVD from Herovideoproductions.com, offered in the Video/DVD section of this month’s Previews. REFLECTIONS #7 includes details and commentary on the never-before-seen stories, and handmade books and paintings, from the DVD. Also featuring step-by-step art techniques, and loads of art and extras you’ve never seen before. Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models, and figure drawings? It’s all in here!
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$5.99
OFFERED AGAIN: KABUKI #1-7 (including Alex Maleev, Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola & Jae Lee covers) & REFLECTIONS #5-6.
POWERS: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION VOL. 2 HC
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Following hot on the heels of the FIRST-EVER POWERS HARDCOVER comes – wait for it – THE SECOND POWERS HARDCOVER...EVER. It’s a hardcover collection of the entire second year of POWERS in chronological order! The first three epic POWERS stories, issues #12-24, are presented in order of publication – remastered, redesigned and reformatted! Also featuring all the POWERS bonus features you’ve come to know and love: sketchwork, scripts, interviews, galleries, original designs and another POWERS Best of the Letter Column, Year Two! This is the most celebrated year of this award-winning title! A must-have for your comic library!
488 PGS./Explicit Content ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2440-3
MARVEL HARDCOVERS
AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED HC
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by DAVID FINCH
Cover by DAVID FINCH
The powerhouse team of Brian Michael Bendis and David Finch take on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! It begins with the return of a team member thought dead – and by the time it’s over, everything you know about the Avengers will have changed! The event that rocked the entirety of the Marvel Universe and set the stage for New Avengers is presented here for the first time as a deluxe, oversize hardcover with all-new extras! Collects AVENGERS #500-503 and the AVENGERS FINALE.
184 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2294-X
Trim size: Oversized
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 6
Written by ROY THOMAS
Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA, DON HECK & WERNER ROTH
Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA
Get ready for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes matched with two of comics’ mightiest talents, Roy Thomas and John Buscema, as the Marvel Masterworks take you on a trip through one of the most stellar creative periods in Avengers’ history! This baby’s full to the brim with an amazing array watershed Avengers moments—the Black Panther joins the team, a pitched battle between the Avengers and the X-Men, the debut of the new Masters of Evil, the details behind Cap’s fateful battle with Baron Zemo, a reality-bending battle between the current Avengers and the original Avengers, and the first appearance of the evil Ultron-5! Oh, and don’t worry, we didn’t forget—it all closes out on one heck of a high note with the first-ever appearance of the Vision and one of the most famous stories in all of Marveldom, “Even an Android Can Cry”. Bring your tissues, True Believer, ’cause this one’s gonna get ya right there.
Collecting AVENGERS (Vol. 1) #51-58, ANNUAL #2 & X-MEN (Vol. 1) #45
256 PGS./All Ages ...$49.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2079-3
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 6 – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 70256 PGS./All Ages ...$54.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2080-7
MARVEL VISIONARIES: JOHN BUSCEMA HC
Written by STAN LEE, ROY THOMAS, GERRY CONWAY, MARV WOLFMAN, LEN WEIN, ROGER STERN, CHRIS CLAREMONT & OTHERS
Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA
Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA
The Incredible Hulk, the devastating Dragon Man, the epic end of the gods themselves...none of it was too much for Big John! One of comicdom’s most acclaimed creators takes center stage in this genre-spanning gathering of greats! Nick Fury vs. Hydra! Thor vs. the Silver Surfer! The origins of Wolverine and Dracula! The twilight of the Masters of Evil! Includes crime, horror, romance and western work from the pre-Marvel era! Plus: rare Silver Surfer stories unseen for decades! Collects CRIME FIGHTERS #4; STRANGE TALES #22 & #150; TALES TO ASTONISH #85-87; AVENGERS #41-42, #75-76, #277 & ANNUAL #2; SILVER SURFER #4; MY LOVE #2; FANTASTIC FOUR #111-112; THOR #200; DRACULA LIVES #3; MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #30; WOLVERINE #10; and MARVEL SHADOWS & LIGHT #3.
368 PGS./Rated T+ ...$34.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2161-7
Trim size: oversized
RUNAWAYS VOL. 2 HC
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Penciled by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA, ADRIAN ALPHONA & SKOTTIE YOUNG
All New Cover by ADRIAN ALPHONA
This deluxe hardcover collects RUNAWAYS VOLS. 5-6, plus extras. In TRUE BELIEVERS, it’s an all-new beginning for the book that Wizard calls “the best original concept from Marvel in thirty years!” When a group of teenagers discovers that their parents are actually super-villains, they run away from home...but that’s only step one! Now that the evil Pride is gone, nearly every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is trying to fill the power vacuum in Los Angeles, and the Runaways are the only heroes who can stop them! Plus: What does a mysterious new team of young heroes want with the Runaways, and which fan-favorite Marvel characters are part of this group? And in ESCAPE TO NEW YORK, the Runaways embark on a coast-to-coast adventure, guest-starring Cloak and Dagger AND the New Avengers! When Cloak is accused of a crime he didn’t commit by the heroes of New York City, the vigilante is forced to turn to the teenage Runaways for help. This story will take our teens to a place they’ve never been: NYC! Collects RUNAWAYS (VOL. 2) #1-12 and the Runaways/X-Men team-up from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2006.
312 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2358-X
Trim size: oversized
PUNISHER MAX: FROM FIRST TO LAST HC
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by JOHN SEVERIN, LEWIS LAROSA & RICHARD CORBEN
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
Collecting three deadly one-shots! THE TYGER: Long before he waged a one-man vendetta against organized crime, long before he was young lieutenant waging war in the jungles of ‘Nam, Frank Castle was a 10-year-old boy growing up on the mean streets of Brooklyn. When a classmate commits suicide in the aftermath of an unspeakable act, young Frank uncovers a secret dark enough to blacken the purest of hearts. Thus begins his first journey on the road that will eventually turn him into the man known as the Punisher, a journey that will bring him face to face with the Tyger: a creature not made by God, but just as vital to the world as anything He created. THE CELL: From the darkest bowels of Riker’s prison, the old men preside over their empire. Nothing goes down without their say-so; no one draws a breath without their permission. And when a riot explodes, they need only fortify their defenses and ride it out. But someone else is weaving his way through the bloodstained halls, their newest neighbor: Frank Castle. THE END: Legendary artist Richard Corben joins definitive Punisher writer Garth Ennis for Frank Castle’s last stand! In a world gone mad, the Punisher just might be the sanest man on Earth. Now he’s heading home, to the place it all began, and heaven help anyone who stands in his path. Collects PUNISHER: THE TYGER, PUNISHER: THE CELL, PUNISHER: THE END.
152 PGS./Mature/Explicit Content ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2276-1
Trim size: oversized
SUPREME POWER VOL. 2 HC
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by GARY FRANK & DAN JURGENS
Cover by GARY FRANK
This deluxe hardcover collects SUPREME POWER VOL. 3: HIGH COMMAND and SUPREME POWER: HYPERION, plus extras. In HIGH COMMAND, Hyperion, the Blur and Nighthawk -- in their first adventure as the newly formed Squadron -- have a long-overdue showdown with the super-powered serial killer who’s been terrorizing the nation! But will they live long enough to stop him? Plus: What does the most powerful being on the planet do when he finds out he’s been manipulated, and that his whole life is practically a lie? How will Hyperion react, and what does that mean for the rest of humanity – and the government that’s organized these deceitful machinations? And in HYPERION, Mark Milton suddenly finds himself both alone and hunted now that the world knows his dark secret. Four new super-powered individuals – each based on a character from the original Squadron Supreme -- are after his hide, and they’ve got the will and means to take him down! Collects SUPREME POWER #13-18 and SUPREME POWER: HYPERION #1-5.
264 PGS./Explicit Content ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2133-1
Trim size: oversized
SUPREME POWER VOL. 1 HC STILL AVAILABLE!
$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1369-X)
WOLVERINE BY CLAREMONT & MILLER PREMIERE HC
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by FRANK MILLER & PAUL SMITH
Cover by FRANK MILLER
The master of mutants joins the master of ninjas in Wolverine’s first solo series – replete with romance, intrigue and mayhem! Our beleaguered berserker’s in Japan on a mission of the heart, if he can survive the Hand first! Plus: the introduction of everyone’s favorite riotous ronin, Yukio! Collects WOLVERINE #1-4, plus Uncanny X-Men # 172-172.
144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2329-6
Trim size: standard
WOLVERINE BY CLAREMONT & MILLER PREMIERE HC – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 3
144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2572-8
MOON KNIGHT VOL. 1: THE BOTTOM PREMIERE HC
Written by CHARLIE HUSTON
Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH
The Fist of Khonshu is back and badder than ever, courtesy of acclaimed novelist Charlie Huston (Caught Stealing, Six Bad Things) and red-hot, fan-favorite artist David Finch (NEW AVENGERS). Collects MOON KNIGHT #1-6.
152 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2186-2
Trim size: standard
MOON KNIGHT VOL.1: THE BOTTOM PREMIERE HC VARIANT
152 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2542-6
MARVEL DIGESTS
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE VOL. 2: THE NEW GIRL DIGEST
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO & TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
There’s a new girl at Midtown High. Her name’s Gwen Stacy, and she has her sights set on Peter Parker! What’s a lovesick Mary Jane to do? Plus: Mary Jane Watson wasn’t always the girl she is today. How did she become the sort of person to push her problems away rather than face them? And how is it that Peter Parker, Spider-Man and Spidey’s origin itself all play pivotal roles? See the birth of the greatest modern super hero like you’ve never seen it before!
Collects SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #6-10.
120 PGS./All Ages ...$7.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2265-6
MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS
X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS TPB
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by TREVOR HAIRSINE
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
What happens when the skeletons in your closet finally break down the door and come looking for you? The X-Men are about to find out! In the wake of the tragic events of HOUSE OF M, the mutant community is in turmoil, and the X-Men are bearing the brunt of this New World Order. Amid the chaos, a new enemy awakens, one whose very existence will haunt the founding members of the X-Men like nothing has before. Who is this new threat? How is he tied to Professor X’s darkest secret? Cyclops, Wolverine and the others must find out soon, before they and those closest to them go mad! X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS, by Wizard Top Ten creators Ed Brubaker and Trevor Hairsine, is a mysterious blend of horror and super-heroics, as well as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of GIANT SIZE X-MEN #1, that will have X-Men fans talking for years to come! Collects X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS #1-6.
200 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1830-6
NEW X-MEN: CHILDHOOD’S END VOL. 3 TPB
Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST
Penciled by PACO MEDINA & DUNCAN ROULEAU
Cover by PACO MEDINA
The New X-Men have been killed, blown up and absolutely decimated. Now, they’re on the offensive! But after all they’ve been through, will they have the strength to defeat their toughest enemy yet? Hey, maybe the New Avengers could help! Collects NEW X-MEN #28-31.
96 PGS./Rated T+ ...$10.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2025-4
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS & ENDINGS TPB
Written by DANIEL WAY
Art by JAVIER SALTARES & MARK TEXEIRA
Cover by JOE QUESADA
Left shaken at ground zero after the cataclysmic events of HOUSE OF M, Logan has no choice but to soldier on, as he done so many times before — but has the burden now become too great? In his lifetime, Logan has been both a hero and a villain, a player and a pawn...but what is he now? Don’t miss out on the beginning of an epic more than a century in the making. Collects WOLVERINE #36-40.
128 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1979-5
MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS: WOLVERINE VOL. 4 TPB
Written by DWIGHT ZIMMERMAN & HOWARD MACKIE
Penciled by PAUL RYAN & MARK TEXEIRA
Cover by ROB LIEFELD
The mayhem-loving mutant faces occult intrigue against Abdul Alhazred, while fallout from the Acts of Vengeance brings him face to facelessness with the ninjas of Deathwatch! Wolverine does it again, and he does it the best! Guest-starring Ghost Rider! Collects MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #62-71.
104 PGS./Rated T+ ...$12.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2066-1
HEROES REBORN: AVENGERS TPB
Written by ROB LIEFELD, JIM VALENTINO, JEPH LOEB & WALT SIMONSON
Penciled by ROB LIEFELD, JOE PHILLIPS, JOE BENNETT & AL RIO
Cover by ROB LIEFELD
Cap, Thor, the Vision, Hawkeye, Hellcat, Mantis and more: The Avengers lineup is both new AND classic on an Earth that hits them with villains as fast as they can assemble! Revised versions of Ultron, the Radioactive Man, the Grim Reaper and many more prove their mastery of evil against Reborn Earth’s mightiest heroes! Plus, the Heroes Reborn Universe only got a piece of the Hulk – but, darn it, it may still be more than it can handle! Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Fantastic Four! Collects AVENGERS (VOL. 2) #1-12.
336 PGS./Rated A ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2337-7
THOR: BLOOD OATH TPB
Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Penciled by SCOTT KOLINS
Cover by SCOTT KOLINS
Travel back in Marvel history for a classic Thor adventure! Stepping out of the past of the glorious days of Kirby, Lee and Buscema, THOR: BLOOD OATH presents Thor in his prime, with your favorite cast -- including Odin, Balder, the Warriors Three and more! The Warriors Three are put on trial for murder. Standing beside his brothers-in-arms, Thor ties himself to their fate, as they are sent on an impossible journey by the Giants to pay their “weird” a blood price for the killing of a Giant’s son. Thor and his three allies will journey across the lands, through Greece, Midgard, Asia and Africa, and clash with gods, monsters, the dead and occasionally each other! Collects THOR : BLOOD OATH #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$14.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1852-7
WHAT IF? CLASSIC VOL. 3 TPB
Written by GARY FRIEDRICH, DON GLUT, MARV WOLFMAN, DOUG MOENCH, STEVEN GRANT & PETER GILLIS.
Penciled by HERB TRIMPE, JOHN BUSCEMA, WALT SIMONSON,
CARMINE INFANTINO, ROSS ANDRU, GEORGE PEREZ, RICK HOBERG,
TOM SUTTON & PAT BRODERICK.
Cover by GENE COLAN
It’s alternate-Earth anarchy as Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Ghost Rider, Spider-Woman, Nova and Shang-Chi are turned against humanity when fate is tossed a twist by that infamous question mark! Plus: The Howling Commandos fight for Earth, and Spider-Man fights for...ratings!? Featuring the Fantastic Four, Daredevil and Hellstorm! Collects WHAT IF? #14-15 and #17-20.
216 PGS./All Ages ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2081-5
CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON: NOMAD TPB
Written by STEVE ENGLEHART & JOHN WARNER
Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, FRANK ROBBINS & HERB TRIMPE
Cover by GIL KANE
Disillusioned by government corruption, Steve Rogers lays down uniform and shield -- but it’s not as easy to set aside half a lifetime of heroics, so a new legend is born: Nomad, the man without a country? But who will take up the forsaken red-white-and-blue, and what will it cost him to hold onto it? Boss Morgan, the Viper and the Red Skull are on hand with enough villainy for any hero, old or new! Plus: the origin of the Falcon! Guest-starring Nick Fury and the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON #177-186.
192 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2197-8
STAR BRAND CLASSIC VOL. 1 TPB
Written by JIM SHOOTER
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
A New Universe is born as Pittsburgh mechanic Ken Connell is gifted with the strange superhuman abilities of the Star Brand! As he struggles to come to grips with his newfound powers in an all-too-real world without super heroes, Ken battles terrorists and paranormals, survives a point-blank nuclear explosion, blows up a mountain on the moon...and single-handedly attacks Libya! Collects STAR BRAND #1-7.
176 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2352-0
ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 2 TPB
Written by LEN WEIN, CHRIS CLAREMONT, STEVE GERBER, BILL MANTLO, MARY SKRENES, TONY ISABELLA, JIM STARLIN, DON MCGREGOR, ROGER SLIFER, GERRY CONWAY & SCOTT EDELMAN
Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, KLAUS JANSON, VINCE COLLETTA, MIKE ESPOSITO, FRANK GIACOIA, JOHN TARTAGLIONE, SAM GRAINGER, JIM MOONEY, GIL KANE, JIM STARLIN, DAN ADKINS, DON NEWTON, DON HECK
Cover by GIL KANE
There’s nothing the non-team can’t handle when mutants, gods, demons and miscreants of the 1950s all get their crack at the sensational super heroes of the seventies! With Luke Cage! The Guardians of the Galaxy! The Son of Satan vs. the Sons of the Serpent! Brain transplants, foreign intrigue and the tumultuous terror of Tapping Tommy! Daredevil, Yellowjacket, Bambi! And introducing...an Elf!? Featuring the first appearance of the ever-reliable Wrecking Crew! Collects DEFENDERS #15-39 and GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #1-5.
616 PGS./Rated T+ ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2150-1
ESSENTIAL OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE - UPDATE 89 VOL. 1 TPB
Written by PETER SANDERSON, PETER WOHL, MARCUS MCLAURIN, GLENN HERDLING & LEN KAMINSKI
Penciled by VARIOUS
Cover by RON FRENZ
Origins and updates of the eighties’ elite in one easy installment! Trace major revisions to major characters such as Archangel and Vision, the Red Skull and S.H.I.E.L.D., the Hulk and Hobgoblin – and who knows who else! Featuring the debut stats of Apocalypse, Sinister, Venom and more! Plus: Marvel’s first go-round of profiles for herodom’s best supporting casts! Collects OFFICAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNVIERSE - UPDATE ‘89 #1-8.
496 PGS./Rated A ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1937-X
MARVEL POSTERS
DARK TOWER DOOR POSTER
Art by JAE LEE
55x20 Color Poster...$12.99
Final Order Cut-off 11/21/06 (On-Sale 12/13/06)
NEW AVENGERS ILLUMINATI POSTER
Art by JIM CHEUNG
24X36 Color Poster...$6.99
Final Order Cut-off 11/9/06 (On-Sale 11/29/06)
MARVEL FLIP MAGAZINES!
MARVEL ADVENTURES FLIP MAGAZINE #20
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #20
MARVEL ADVENTURES
FANTASTIC FOUR #16
MASKED MARVEL #2
72 PGS./All Ages ...$4.99
MARVEL HEROES FLIP MAGAZINE #20
NEW AVENGERS #20
YOUNG AVENGERS #7
HOUSE OF M #8 (PART 3)
72 PGS./All Ages ...$4.99
MARVEL SELECT FLIP MAGAZINE #20
ASTONISHING X-MEN #14
NEW X-MEN: ACADEMY X #15
HOUSE OF M #8 (PART 2)
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99
MARVEL TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #19
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #48
RUNAWAYS #13
HOUSE OF M #8 (PART 1)
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99
ULTIMATE MARVEL FLIP MAGAZINE #20
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #20
ULTIMATE X- MEN #20
ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #5 (PART 1)
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99
ULTIMATE TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #20
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #38-39
ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #5 (PART 2)
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99
MARVEL PREVIEWS #39
Each issue of MARVEL PREVIEWS is a comic-book-sized, 112-page, glossy full-color guide to all of Marvel's upcoming releases! Marvel Previews also includes special previews of upcoming or sold-out projects.
104 PGS./MARVEL T+…JUST $0.99!
(or FREE with a purchase of Diamond’s PREVIEWS!)
IN STORES 11/22/06!
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