PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #8 AUGUST 2008 COVER ART: The latest projects from Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics! PREVIEWS is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics and graphic novels from the best comic publishers, the coolest pop-culture merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from October 2008 through December 2008. Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 PREVIEWS CUSTOMER ORDER FORM #8 (AUGUST 2008) PREVIEWS makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This August order form features items scheduled to ship in October 2008. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI MARVEL PREVIEWS #60 Your Marvel companion piece to the regular issue of PREVIEWS! Each issue of Marvel Previews is a comic book-sized, 96-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel’s upcoming releases — it’s your #1 source for advanced information on Marvel Comics! This August issue features items scheduled to ship in October 2008. FREE w/Purchase of PREVIEWS FC, 96pg $0.99 PREVIEWS ADULT #8 (AUGUST 2008) PREVIEWS Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in the regular edition of PREVIEWS. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, Adult Material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS THE ART OF TONY MILLIONAIRE Tony Millionaire (W/A) On sale Oct 22 FC, 200 pages $39.95 HC, 9" x 12" Prepare to set sail on a drunken fever-dream of dollies, apes, and exotic mysteries that once seen can never be UN-seen! The Art of Tony Millionaire collects illustrations, comics, stories, photographs, and anecdotes from the man once referred to as “Beefy McManus” by the late rock star, “Rocky Stardomes!”—the one and only Tony Millionaire! THRILL to never-before seen illustrations that have made women gasp and grown men gasp, too! PARTAKE in the beautiful genius of the only cartoonist in the history of mankind to have won five Eisner Awards, three Harvey Awards and an Ignatz! He also won Best Marksman at summer camp when he was twelve, but lost the art competition at High School to a girl who drew a lovely ear of corn! ALSO AVAILABLE DRINKY CROW SOFT VINYL FIGURE from Maakies by Tony Millionaire Comes with interchangeable eyes and a bottle of booze! STAR16314 1-56971-809-1 $19.99 LITTLE AND LARGE HC, 36pg, FC, 8" x 8 1/2" (MAY050026) . . . $7.95 MAGNET SET STAR13274 $9.99 SOCK MONKEY ER KOMMT! Women’s style on brown American Apparel T-shirt Medium SEP060061 Large SEP060062 X-Large SEP060063 All sizes $19.99 SOCK MONKEY ER KOMMT! Men’s style on chocolate brown T-shirt Medium SEP060064 Large SEP060065 X-Large SEP060066 XX-Large SEP060067 M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 SOCK MONKEY: THE GLASS DOORKNOB HC, 40pg, FC, 8" x 10" (STAR16473) . . . $14.95 SOCK MONKEY: THE INCHES INCIDENT SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAY070027) . . . $9.95 THAT DARN YARN HC, 36pg, FC, 8" x 8 1/2" (JAN050063) . . . $7.95 TONY MILLIONAIRE’S SOCK MONKEY STATIONERY SET SEP020086 $4.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE’S SOCK MONKEY: UNCLE GABBY HC, 40pg, FC, 6" x 9" (FEB040024) . . . $14.95 UNCLE GABBY FIGURE Stands 6" high and comes with removable hat and brain! STAR19380 $24.99 ************************************************************************ CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #2 Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P), Richard Corben (P), José Villarrubia (C), and Frank Cho (Cover) On sale Aug 20 FC, 32 pages $2.99 / Ongoing Dark Horse’s exciting new Conan era continues with a second round of adventure! As Conan recovers from last issue’s clash with raiders on the Cimmerian borderlands, a kind stranger shelters him and weaves a tale of Conan’s grandfather, Connacht. As an older Cimmerian, Connacht inspired young Conan with tales of dazzling lands and beautiful women, but the story the snowbound stranger relates now is one of a brush with death and supernatural beasts—brought on after an act of selfless kindness. Is it true that “no good deed goes unpunished” . . . ? With cover artist Frank Cho on board, writer Timothy Truman, artist Tomás Giorello, and colorist José Villarrubia are again joined by comic book veteran Richard Corben in a moody, horrific, and surprising issue that will leave readers in a tailspin! CONAN VOL. 6: THE HAND OF NERGAL Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P), J.D. Mettler (C), José Villarrubia (C) On sale Oct 22 FC, 152 pages $17.95 TPB, 7" x 10" A mysterious curse lingers, following Conan as he attempts to return to his homeland, and a great darkness looms ahead in the doomed city of Yaralet. This latest collection in Dark Horse’s smart, innovative Conan series finds the cunning Cimmerian chased by both unfinished business from his past and a strange novice magician who seeks to deliver a dire warning to the wandering barbarian. A great evil moves ever closer while unfathomable terrors awaken and come into view. Conan is, of course, eager to meet both head on! ALSO AVAILABLE THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith, and John Buscema VOLUME 1: TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT & OTHER STORIES Collects issues #1-#8 FC, 160pg, SC, 7" x 10" (STAR19686) . . . $15.95 VOLUME 2: ROGUES IN THE HOUSE & OTHER STORIES Collects issues #9-#13 and #16 FC, 160pg, SC, 7" x 10" (STAR20379) . . . $16.95 VOLUME 3: THE MONSTER OF THE MONOLITHS AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #14, #15, and #17-#21 FC, 160pg, SC, 7" x 10" (OCT030031) . . . $15.95 VOLUME 4: THE SONG OF RED SONJA AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #23-#26 and material from the second and third issues of Savage Tales FC, 160pg, SC, 7" x 10" (DEC030015) . . . $15.95 VOLUME 5: THE SHADOW IN THE TOMB AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #27-#34 FC, 160pg, SC, 7" x 10" (MAY040034) . . . $15.95 VOLUME 6: THE CURSE OF THE GOLDEN SKULL AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #35-#42 FC, 160pg, SC, 7" x 10" (AUG040018) . . . $15.95 VOLUME 7: THE DWELLER IN THE POOL AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #43-#51 FC, 168pg, SC, 7" x 10" (DEC040017) . . . $15.95 VOLUME 8: BROTHERS OF THE BLADE AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #52-#60 FC, 160pg, SC, 7" x 10" (APR050023) . . . $16.95 VOLUME 9: RIDERS OF THE RIVER-DRAGONS AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #60-63, #65, #69-71 FC, 152pg, SC, 7" x 10" (AUG050017) . . . $16.95 VOLUME 10: WHEN GIANTS WALK THE EARTH AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #72-77, and #79-81 FC, 168pg, SC, 7" x 10" (DEC050016) . . . $16.95 VOLUME 11: THE DANCE OF THE SKULL AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #82-90 FC, 152pg, SC, 7" x 10" (OCT060014) . . . $16.95 VOLUME 12: THE BEAST KING OF ABOMBI AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #91, 93-100 FC, 184pg, SC, 7" x 10" (MAR070031) . . . $16.95 VOLUME 13: WHISPERING SHADOWS AND OTHER STORIES Collects issues #92, 100, 101-107 FC, 152pg, SC, 7" x 10" (JUL070014) . . . $16.95 CONAN VOLUME 1: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER AND OTHER STORIES by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Thomas Yeates SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC040016) . . . $15.95 CONAN VOLUME 2: THE GOD IN THE BOWL AND OTHER STORIES by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Thomas Yeates SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL050035) . . . $15.95 CONAN VOLUME 3: THE TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT AND OTHER STORIES by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Michael Wm. Kaluta SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (FEB060059) . . . $15.95 CONAN VOLUME 4: THE HALL OF THE DEAD by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Mike Mignola, Tim Truman, and Dave Stewart SC, 200pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN070063) . . . $17.95 CONAN VOLUME 5: ROGUES IN THE HOUSE by Tim Truman, Cary Nord, and Tomás Giorella SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV070032) . . . $17.95 CONAN: BOOK OF THOTH by Kurt Busiek, Len Wein, and Kelley Jones SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG060015) . . . $17.95 CONAN AND THE DEMONS OF KHITAI by Akira Yoshida, Paul Lee, and Pat Lee SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR060013) . . . $12.95 CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR by P. Craig Russell and Lovern Kindzierski HC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP050030) . . . $13.95 CONAN LUNCHBOX NOV030120 $14.99 CONAN PVC SET: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER JAN040081 $44.95 CONAN THE BARBARIAN MINI-BUST: CONAN THE CONQUEROR SEP030066 $49.99 CONAN THE BARBARIAN MINI-BUST: CONAN THE AVENGER SEP050067 $54.99 CONAN THE BARBARIAN MINI-BUST: CONAN THE SLAYER JUN030070 $49.99 JANISSA THE WIDOWMAKER STATUE OCT060062 $54.99 THOTH-AMON MINI-BUST NOV050102 $49.99 CONAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Numbered, limited-edition AUG068067 $39.99 ************************************************************************ EMPOWERED VOLUME 4 Adam Warren (W/A) On sale Sept 17 b&w w/FC, 208 pages $14.95 TPB, 6 1/2 x 9 Costumed crimefighter Empowered is briefly overjoyed to find herself in the running for one of the superhero community’s annual Caped Justice Awards (or “Capeys”)—only to discover that her nomination was merely a cruel joke by her obnoxious superpeers. But when the masked masses face a cataclysmic reckoning for previous heartless hoaxes, can our perpetually struggling heroine overcome her resentment and save the day? And can she cope with the further problems posed by cross-dressing vigilantes, dying wishes from preteen wannabe supervillains, telepathic “booty calls,” a deeply depressed ninja, bedroom “cosplay” conflicts with her boyfriend, and even . . . Hummer® fu? From Adam Warren—writer/artist of the English-language Dirty Pair comics (the original “Original English-Language Manga”)—comes Empowered, a gut-busting gag-fest of life in the superhero slow lane. Dump your boxes of prefab power-fantasy pamphlets and load up on Empowered! THE END LEAGUE #5 Rick Remender (W), Eric Canete (P/Cover), and Sean Parsons (I) On sale Aug 27 FC, 32 pages $2.99 / Ongoing Writer Rick Remender continues his acclaimed new series joined by fan-favorite artist Eric Canete (Iron Man, WildC.A.T.S.) for part one of the all-new storyline “Weathered Statues.” After the shocking events last issue in which half the cast was lost, Black and Arachnakid risk everything to take their revenge on the Smiling Man in his twisted city of Lore. Across the world in New Berlin, the fascist Wolfsangel puts a bounty on the remaining heroes in order to obtain the one item he requires to snatch lordship of Earth from Dead Lexington: An altruistic heart. THE END LEAGUE VOLUME 1: BALLAD OF BIG NOTHING Rick Remender (W), Mat Broome (P/Cover), Sean Parsons (I), and Wendy Broome (C) On sale Oct 15 FC, 104 pages $12.95 TPB, 7" x 10" A thematic merging of The Lord of the Rings and Watchmen, The End League follows a cast of the last remaining super men and women as they embark on a desperate and perilous journey through a world dominated by evil, in hopes of locating the one remaining artifact that can save humanity—the Hammer of Thor. For his return to the world of comics renowned artist Mat Broome (X-Men, Batman) teams up with critically acclaimed writer Rick Remender (Fear Agent) for this, Dark Horse Comics newest superhero series. FEAR AGENT #24: I AGAINST I PART 3 (OF 6) Rick Remender (W), Tony Moore (P/Cover), and Michelle Madsen (C) On sale Aug 27 FC, 32 pages $2.99 / Ongoing Heath finds himself in the roughest sector of the universe with a mob of desperate criminals out for his blood. A dirty, down-in-the-mud street fight leaves him changed forever and desperate for payback. There’s a new sheriff in town. THE HELM #2 (OF 4) Jim Hardison (W), Bart Sears (P), and Randy Elliott (I) On sale Aug 20 FC, 32 pages $3.50 / Miniseries The Helm, an enchanted artifact of countless legendary heroes, has learned that its latest Chosen One is a chubby, unemployed fantasy addict … who lives in his mother’s basement. Defying all odds, however, Matt Blurdy managed both to defeat a bloodthirsty hobgoblin and thwart the Helm’s scheme to have him killed. Now the hero’s training begins in earnest: workouts, retrieval of a magic flaming sword, battles with wraiths, and a showdown with a sorcerer in mortal combat. But when the media starts reporting Matt’s victories as murders, an old flame reenters the picture, and true darkness looms on the horizon, even a replica Highlander trench coat might not be enough to save Matt’s hide! BERNIE WRIGHTSON’S FRANKENSTEIN Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (W) and Bernie Wrightson (A) On sale Oct 29 FC, 240 pages $29.95 HC, 9" x 12" Few works by comic-book artists have earned the universal acclaim and reverence that Bernie Wrightson’s illustrated version of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s Frankenstein was met with upon its original release in 1983. Twenty-five years later, this magnificent pairing of art and literature is still considered to be one of the greatest achievements made by any artist in the field. Now, Wrightson and Dark Horse Books are collaborating on a beautiful new hardcover edition of the book, published in a larger 9" x 12" format intended to show off the exquisitely detailed line art of one of the greatest living artists in comics today. This book includes the complete text of the original ground-breaking novel, and the original forty-seven full-page illustrations that stunned the world with their monumental beauty and uniqueness. ALSO AVAILABLE THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN: PANDORA’S BRIDE by Elizabeth Hand SC novel, 275pg, 4" x 6" (JUN060031) . . . $6.99 CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON: TIME'S BLACK LAGOON by Paul Di Filippo SC novel, 302pg, 4" x 6" (FEB060078) . . . $6.99 DRACULA: ASYLUM by Paul Witcover SC novel, 320pg, 4" x 6" (OCT050038) . . . $6.99 FRANKENSTEIN: THE SHADOW OF FRANKENSTEIN by Stefan Petrucha SC novel, 275pg, 4" x 6" (APR060048) . . . $6.99 THE MUMMY: DARK RESURRECTION by Michael Paine SC novel, 304pg, 4" x 6" (JUN070041) . . . $6.99 UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: CAVALCADE OF HORROR by Various SC, 208pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT050022) . . . $19.95 THE WOLF MAN: HUNTER’S MOON by Michael Jan Friedman SC novel, 275pg, 4" x 6" (OCT050039) . . . $6.99 ************************************************************************ GHOST OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 Eric Luke (W), Adam Hughes (A), Terry Dodson (A), Scott Benefiel (A), Matt Haley (A), Adam Hughes (Cover), and others On sale Oct 22 FC, 352 pages $24.95 TPB, 6" x 9" If you’re already dead, you might as well make the best of it. Someone brutally murdered reporter Elisa Cameron, but back from the grave as the spectral avenger Ghost, Elisa intends to find out who killed her and why . . . and grab a double dose of .45-caliber retribution. But Ghost’s journey to the truth follows a dark, twisted path, and the revelations she unearths may lead not to redemption, but damnation. • Includes a roster of top creative talents, including screenwriter Eric Luke and comics superstar artists Adam Hughes and Terry Dodson. • Collects Ghost Special #1, Ghost #1-12 (first series), and “Sweet Things” from Decade of Dark Horse #2. PREDATOR OMNIBUS VOLUME 4 Kevin J. Anderson (W), Gordon Rennie (W), Ian Edginton (W), Ron Marz (W), Scott Kolins (A), Mel Rubi (A), Claudio Castellini (A), Ray Lago (Cover), and many more! On sale Oct 8 FC, 352 pages $24.95 TPB, 6" x 9" Across the centuries, humanity’s capacity for violence has marked time as surely as the movement of the stars. And from those very stars have come an invisible participant in our history, the extraterrestrial Predator, who has used Mankind’s own penchant for murder and mayhem as a shadow to cover its own bloody tracks, as a hunting blind from which to take down its human prey. But the Predator has not passed through the ages unnoticed, and despite the alien killer’s strength, cunning, and advanced technology, there are few things more certain than how far men are willing to go when it’s time for a little payback! Predator Omnibus Volume 4 concludes the complete presentation of these never-before-collected classic Dark Horse Predator tales. • This volume collects Predator : Primal #1-2, Predator: Nemesis #1-2, Predator: Homeworld #1-4, Predator: Xenogenesis #1-4, Predator: Hell Come a Walkin’ #1-2, Predator: Captive one-shot, and “Predator: Demon’s Gold” (from DHP #137). MISTER X ARCHIVES Dean Motter (W/A), Jaime Hernandez (P), Paul Rivoche (P), Dave McKean (P), Seth (P), Ty Templeton (P), and others On sale Oct 22 FC, 384 pages $79.95 HC, 7" x 10" When Mister X hit the shelves twenty-five years ago, no one had ever seen anything like it—a fusion of film noir, Art Deco, and German Expressionism channeled through the talents of the greatest up-and-coming artists of the day. The story of a utopian city with architecture that drove its inhabitants mad and the never-sleeping architect who quested tirelessly for a cure, Mister X captivated a generation of comics fans and creators, transforming the landscape of their chosen medium forever. • The masterpiece of legendary designer Dean Motter that featured the artwork of young superstars Jaime Hernandez and Dave McKean and helped launch the careers of independent icons Ty Templeton, Paul Rivoche, and Seth returns to print in a fully remastered hardcover collection! ROBOTS AND DONUTS Eric Joyner (A) On sale Oct 8 FC, 184 pages $99.95 Ltd. Ed. HC, 9" x 12" In the years following World War II the major export from Japan wasn’t electronic equipment, but toys, specifically tin toys. Crafted in the shapes of submarines, planes, trains, cars, and horses, one of the most popular motifs was toy robots. Constructed in virtually every shape imaginable from the 1940s throughout the 1960s, they ranged in appearance from horror to science fiction characters. Today, these toys are not only fondly remembered by collectors but are being re-created for a whole new generation! ?Capturing this period in history became a passion for painter Eric Joyner and in Robots and Donuts he celebrates this forgotten era with images marrying the metal creations with images plucked from his imagination. And, almost always, with donuts. (Why? Well, who doesn’t love donuts?) This whimsical book also features a look into Joyner’s painting style as well as a glimpse at some of his other non-robot-themed artwork. INDIANA JONES AND THE TOMB OF THE GODS #3 (OF 4) Rob Williams (W), Steve Scott (P), Nathan Massengill (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Tony Harris (Cover) On sale Aug 27 FC, 40 pages $2.99 / Miniseries Breakneck adventure doesn’t let you stop for breath in this continuation of Indiana Jones’s search for ancient artifacts and treasures! Once again, archaeologist and self-stated preserver of history Dr. Henry Jones Jr. is on the trail of something colossal. With exotic locations, natural disasters, wild animals, ever-pesky Nazis, and a beautiful fortune hunter, Indy’s quest for the Tomb of the Gods could be his most amazing and historically disturbing escapade ever! This way for a touch of history and a lot of gripping adventure—Indiana Jones is not your average archaeologist! SERENITY: BETTER DAYS Joss Whedon (W), Brett Matthews (W), Will Conrad (P), Michelle Madsen (C), and Jo Chen (Cover) On sale Oct 29 FC, 80 pages $9.95 TPB, 6" x 9" Serenity: Better Days follows everyone’s favorite space cowboys in a thrilling, action-packed adventure, where Mal and his crew take on a heist that promises a big payoff. But when one of Serenity’s crew is taken captive and tortured, the gang must put their enduring differences aside and work together to save one of their own, even if it may mean losing the cash prize of a lifetime. Joss Whedon returns to the world of his blockbuster film Serenity, reuniting with Brett Matthews and Will Conrad, his collaborators on the bestselling 2005 series Those Left Behind. Collects Serenity: Better Days #1-3. THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: APOCALYPSE SUITE Gerard Way (W), Gabriel Bá (A), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale Oct 29 FC, 232 pages $79.95 Ltd. Ed. HC, 7" x 10" In an inexplicable worldwide event, forty-seven extraordinary children were spontaneously born by women who’d previously shown no signs of pregnancy. Millionaire inventor Reginald Hargreeves adopted seven of the children; when asked why, his only explanation was, “To save the world.” These seven children form The Umbrella Academy, a dysfunctional family of superheroes with bizarre powers. Their first adventure at the age of ten pits them against an erratic and deadly Eiffel Tower, piloted by the fearsome zombie-robot Gustave Eiffel. Nearly a decade later, the team disbands, but when Hargreeves unexpectedly dies, these disgruntled siblings reunite just in time to save the world once again. This oversized limited-edition hardcover features an expanded sketchbook with concept designs and original artwork; commentary from the artists; and the short story from the hit 2007 Free Comic Book Day issue. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #17 Joss Whedon (W), Karl Moline (P), Andy Owens (I), Michelle Madsen (C), Jo Chen (Cover), and Georges Jeanty (Cover) On sale Aug 6 FC, 40 pages $2.99 / Ongoing After a shaky introduction, Buffy and Fray must join forces in order to discover the purpose of their meeting, and its impact on the world at large. Joss Whedon and Karl Moline, co-creators of the hit comics series Fray: Future Slayer, reunite in Buffy Season Eight with the highly anticipated story arc “Time of Your Life.” Jo Chen and Georges Jeanty provide covers. ABE SAPIEN VOLUME 1: THE DROWNING Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Jason Shawn Alexander (A), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale Oct 1 FC, 144 pages $17.95 TPB, 7" x 10" A century ago, paranormal investigator Edward Gray fought and destroyed a powerful warlock off the coast of the island of Saint—Sébastien. In the early 1980s, the B.P.R.D.’s newest agent was sent to retrieve the warlock’s remains. But Abe Sapien is ill prepared for the dark forces that block his way. Written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, and featuring the haunting art of Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation, The Secret, The Escapists), Abe Sapien: The Drowning is the story of Hellboy and B.P.R.D. mainstay Abe Sapien’s first solo adventure. Collects Abe Sapien: The Drowning #1-5. B.P.R.D.: THE WARNING #2 (OF 5) Mike Mignola (W/Cover), John Arcudi (W), Guy Davis (A), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale Aug 13 FC, 32 pages $2.99 / Miniseries Abe is forced to give up his search for Daimio when Liz’s mysterious gentleman proves more powerful than the B.P.R.D. had anticipated as they play further into his plans. Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi and drawn by Guy Davis, this series immediately follows the events of B.P.R.D.: The Killing Ground. Kevin Nowlan joins Mignola on cover duties. HELLBOY: THE CROOKED MAN #2 (OF 3) Mike Mignola (W), Richard Corben (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale Aug 13 FC, 32 pages $2.99 / Miniseries A lifetime ago, Tom sold his soul to a devil of old Appalachia. Now, he and Hellboy are fighting to win it back—through the witch who first lured it away and a host of supernatural horrors as old as the land itself. The three-issue series reunites Mignola and legendary horror artist Richard Corben (The Bodyssey; Banner; Punisher: The End; Hellboy: Makoma) in a tale of witchcraft rooted in Appalachian folklore. HELLBOY: THE ALL-SEEING EYE Mark Morris (W) and Mike Mignola (Cover) On sale Oct 22 b&w, 256 pages $12.95 Novel, 5 1/4" x 8" In a London funeral parlor, the dead rise and walk again. On a train in the London Underground, a young couple is terrorized by a demon. In a suburb, a poltergeist forces a family to flee their home. Hellboy has his hands full. While the supernatural is on a rampage in London, a series of brutal “Torso Murders” turns up at various sites around the city. All of the corpses are headless, limbless, and drained of their blood. Called in to investigate the killings, B.P.R.D. agents Abe Sapien and Liz Sherman discover a wellspring of black magic under the London streets. They also find a sack of heads. Hellboy descends into the dark underworld of London, encountering demons who prophesy the coming of plague and the opening of an Eye to the otherworld, bringing forth death and destruction upon the land. HELLBOY LIBRARY EDITION VOLUME 2: THE CHAINED COFFIN, THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM, AND OTHERS Mike Mignola (W/A), Dave Stewart (C), Matthew Hollingsworth (C), and James Sinclair (C) On sale Oct 15 FC, 278 pages $49.95 HC, 9" x 12" Since Mike Mignola’s Hellboy first hit the stands in 1993, it has become a cultural sensation, racking up a dozen Eisner Awards and inspiring numerous spinoffs, from a novel line, to video games, to feature films. Now, Dark Horse is pleased to present the comics that started it all, collected in deluxe hardcover editions. Sized at a generous 9" by 12", and handsomely bound to match The Art of Hellboy, each volume contains two full story arcs—the equivalent of two full trade paperbacks. Each volume of the Hellboy Library Editions also includes extensive supplemental materials, including previously unreleased sketches and designs. Hellboy Volume 2 collects fifteen stories, presented for the first time in chronological order, with the original Chained Coffin introduction by P. Craig Russell, and a new, expanded sketchbook section — over thirty pages of new sketchbook material. CRIMINAL MACABRE: CELL BLOCK 666 #2 (OF 4) Steve Niles (W), Nick Stakal (A), Michelle Madsen (C), and Tim Bradstreet (Cover) On sale Aug 27 FC, 32 pages $2.99 / Miniseries Caught. Cuffed. Convicted. Cal McDonald has had more tangles with the law in recent years than he can count, but he’s never been a truly wanted man until now. Apparently all it takes is one dirty D.A. with a Cal-shaped chip on his shoulder and a horde of L.A.’s finest on his side to frame and sentence a (mostly) innocent man on a series of trumped-up charges. But what happens when the grittiest former cop in the world checks in for a long stay at the Graybar Hotel? And exactly how long do you think Cal will last in the general population before he gets thrown into solitary? Place your bets, boys and ghouls—the odds are stacked against Cal on this game, but don’t expect him to fold . . . THE EVIL DEAD Mark Verheiden (W) and John Bolton (A) On sale Oct 29 FC, 112 pages $12.95 TPB, 7" x 10" Writer Mark Verheiden (Battlestar Galactica, My Name Is Bruce) and illustrator John Bolton (God Save the Queen, Harlequin Valentine) present an exciting expansion on the classic horror film that introduced us to the powerful Book of the Dead, the relentlessly violent deadites, and Ash—one resilient, blood-soaked survivor. Now an iconic horror hero, relive Ash’s first visit to the cabin that brought him face to face with the delectably deranged deadites who possessed his girlfriend and friends . . . and turned “the perfect place to get laid” into a house of fear and fury. Return to the original nonstop gore-fest and experience the thrills, gags, and gagging anew, with unexpected extra scenes. THE GOON #27 Eric Powell (W/A), Dave Stewart (C), and Gris Grimly (Cover) On sale Aug 13 FC, 32 pages $2.99 / Ongoing Goon year continues with three distinctly different stories, written and illustrated by three talented individuals. The first is from Goon creator Eric Powell, who provides readers with a glimpse into the special bond Mother Corpse shares with the horrifying creatures, fondly referred to as “changelings.” Next on deck is comic book artist Kyle Hotz (The Incredible Hulk, Criminal Macabre) who has Goon and Frankie on the hunt for the elusive Skunk Ape. A MySpace Dark Horse Presents discovery, Rebecca Sugar, delves into the life and times of Dr. Alloy who builds a device that should make life easier on his fellow inmates. ALSO AVAILABLE THE GOON VOLUME 0: ROUGH STUFF SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030024) . . . $12.95 THE GOON VOLUME 1: NOTHIN’ BUT MISERY SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19740) . . . $15.95 THE GOON VOLUME 2: MY MURDEROUS CHILDHOOD (AND OTHER GRIEVOUS YARNS) SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (FEB040029) . . . $14.95 THE GOON VOLUME 3: HEAPS OF RUINATION SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV040037) . . . $12.95 THE GOON VOLUME 4: VIRTUE AND THE GRIM CONSEQUENCES THEREOF SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV050035) . . . $16.95 THE GOON VOLUME 5: WICKED INCLINATIONS SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG060036) . . . $14.95 THE GOON: CHINATOWN HC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL070033) . . . $19.95 THE GOON PVC SET The Goon, Franky, Buzzard, and the Zombie Priest AUG040170/$14.99 GOON LUNCHBOX SEP040224/$14.99 ************************************************************************ REX MUNDI #13 Arvid Nelson (W), Guy Davis (P), and Brian Churilla (P) On sale Aug 20 FC, 32 pages $2.99 / Ongoing One of the Duke of Lorraine’s ancestors has made a pact with a pagan spirit, and there’s no getting out of this bargain! And Rex Mundi returns to its roots with a brand-new Brother Matthew mystery. A servant girl is brutally murdered in an elite Paris hotel. Mystified by the horrific crime, the Inquisition puts Brother Matthew on the case. Matthew’s partner? None other than the cheerful Inquisitor Moricant! Brother Matthew: Hill of Martyrs will begin in issue 13 and continue completely free online, every week, courtesy of your friends at Dark Horse Comics. Don’t miss the opening chapter of another dark, quirky investigation in the annals of Brother Matthew! Features the spectacular artwork of Guy Davis and Dave Stewart. Newcomers Brian Churilla and Jason Millet will bring Brother Matthew back to life. There hasn’t been a new Brother Matthew story since it debuted online in 2001! ALSO AVAILABLE REX MUNDI VOLUME 1: THE GUARDIAN OF THE TEMPLE by Arvid Nelson, Eric Johnson, Jeromy Cox, and Juan Ferreyra SC, 224pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL060031) . . . $16.95 REX MUNDI VOLUME 2: THE RIVER UNDERGROUND by Arvid Nelson, Eric Johnson, Jeromy Cox, and Juan Ferreyra SC, 192pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP060028) . . . $16.95 REX MUNDI VOLUME 3: THE LOST KINGS by Arvid Nelson, Eric Johnson, Jeromy Cox, Jim Di Bartolo, and Juan Ferreyra SC, 176pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUN060036) . . . $16.95 REX MUNDI VOLUME 4: CROWN AND SWORD by Arvid Nelson and Juan Ferreyra SC, 192pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG070034) . . . $16.95 ************************************************************************ GHOST TALKER’S DAYDREAM VOLUME 2 Saki Okuse (W) and Sankichi Meguro (A) On sale Oct 8 b&w, 216 pages $10.95 TPB, 5 1/8" x 7 1/16" Welcome to the sexy, spooky, and suspenseful world of Ghost Talker’s Daydream. In the continuing story of Saiki Misaki, the albino dominatrix necromancer, Misaki has to put her wits, looks and knowledge of ghosts to the test. Follow Misaki as she dodges cops, fights psychos, and exorcises the dead. Fast-paced, smart, and sassy, Ghost Talker’s Daydream is everything you loved about the anime and much, much more. Comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 10 Kosuke Fujishima (W/A) On sale Oct 29 b&w, 184 pages $10.95 TPB, 5 1/8" x 7 3/16" Ever since a cosmic phone call brought the literal young goddess Belldandy into college student Keiichi’s residence, his personal life has been turned upside down, sideways, and sometimes even into strange dimensions! It’ll be one, two, three strikes you’re out for the N.I.T. Softball Club if Keiichi can’t help his sister win against their campus rivals—but with the goddesses stepping up to bat, it’s not going to be the old ball game! Then, it’s an unrelaxing hot springs vacation when Mara returns to challenge Urd to the most feared battle imaginable—karaoke! Plus four pages of color, ten Mini-Goddess strips, a message from creator Kosuke Fujishima, and your fan art and letters! HELLSING VOLUME 9 Kohta Hirano (W/A) On sale Oct 22 b&w, 208 pages $9.95 TPB, 5" x 7" After Alucard’s triumphant return, the streets of London were flooded with the blood of vampire Nazi soldiers and crazed Catholic warriors. After the dust settled, only the Hellsing order of Protestant knights was left standing. Now it’s up to the earthly agents of divine punishment to save the souls of the innocent. However, chaos soon engulfs the streets yet again. Come to find out, not all the Nazis were vanquished after all. Will Alucard and his allies have what it takes to save what is left of the city? Earth-shaking destruction and gore-soaked supernatural battles fill the pages of this dark and creepy-cool manga. ALSO AVAILABLE HELLSING VOLUME 1 SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR20336) . . . $13.95 HELLSING VOLUME 2 SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (DEC030060) . . . $13.95 HELLSING VOLUME 3 SC, 200pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (MAR040059) . . . $13.95 HELLSING VOLUME 4 SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (JUN040053) . . . $13.95 HELLSING VOLUME 5 SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (AUG040042) . . . $13.95 HELLSING VOLUME 6 SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (DEC040049) . . . $13.95 HELLSING VOLUME 7 SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (JUN050043) . . . $13.95 HELLSING VOLUME 8 SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (MAR070077) . . . $13.95 ************************************************************************ VAMPIRE HUNTER D VOL. 11: PALE FALLEN ANGELS PARTS ONE AND TWO Hideyuki Kikuchi (W) and Yoshitaka Amano (A) On sale Oct 15 b&w, 480 pages $14.95 Novel, 5 1/8" x 7 ¼" Pale Fallen Angels Parts One and Two, the first two novels of Hideyuki Kikuchi’s groundbreaking epic four-part Vampire Hunter D tale, are presented here in one affordable omnibus collection! Krauhasen: A mysterious land under the control of Lord Vlad Balarge, a member of the vampire Nobility. When Lord Vlad’s son, Baron Byron Balarge, needs to make a long and treacherous journey to faraway Krauhasen, he commissions the help of the infamous Vampire Hunter D, promising a princely sum and a solemn vow—no feasting on any humans for the duration of their journey! Still, D finds his work cut out for him as the duo encounters an ongoing parade of thugs, rogues, and runaways, all with riot and revenge in mind. The pair are joined by the teenage tumbling act, May and Hugh, and the haughty Noblewoman Miska, recently spared death by the stake. But when D discovers the Baron’s plans to murder Lord Vlad, he quickly finds his own life in danger. ALSO AVAILABLE VAMPIRE HUNTER D by Hideyuki Kikuchi and Yoshitaka Amano VOLUME 1 SC, 300pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (FEB050056) . . . $9.95 VOLUME 2 SC, 300pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (MAY050054) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 3 SC, 300pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (OCT050044) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 4 SC, 300pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (APR060051) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 5 SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (JUN060028) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 6 SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (AUG060048) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 7 SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (DEC060051) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 8 SC, 224pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (APR070037) . . . $8.95 VOLUME 9 SC, 224pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (JUL070059) . . . $8.95 ************************************************************************ STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #32—VINDICATION PART 1 (OF 4) John Jackson Miller (W), Brian Ching (P/Cover), and Michael Atiyeh (C) On sale Aug 20 FC, 40 pages $2.99 / Ongoing At long last, Padawan Zayne Carrick confronts the Jedi Masters who framed him for murder! The prophecy that was seen by Zayne’s Masters appears to be coming true. Two pieces of the sequence have come to pass . . . and those who remain alive are still fighting to prevent their vision from becoming a reality. The Jedi Consulars are beginning to doubt themselves and it’s possible they have overlooked a true source of danger! STAR WARS LEGACY #27 John Ostrander (W), Omar Francia (P), Brad Anderson (C), and Omar Francia (Cover) On sale Aug 27 FC, 40 pages $2.99 / Ongoing Darth Wyyrlok is the master of Sith lore and magic in Darth Krayt’s Sith order. He has also been Krayt’s confidant, spokesman, and friend. Now, seeing the further deterioration of his Master from the ravages of the Yuuzhan Vong bioforms, Wyyrlok attempts a dangerous journey into the Deep Core worlds to the birthplace of Lord Andeddu, an ancient Sith Lord, seeking to discover any secrets that might save Darth Krayt. Penetrating the Deep Core, however, is always hazardous and Wyyrlok must call upon his own core—his strength, skills, and beliefs—to simply survive. STAR WARS OMNIBUS—EARLY VICTORIES Terry Austin (W), Darko Macan (W), Ryder Windham (W), Bret Blevins (A), June Brigman(A), Dave Gibbons (A), Roy Richardson (I), Angus McKie (C), Dave Stewart (C), and more On sale Oct 22 FC, 336 pages $24.95 TPB, 6 x 9 Following the destruction of the first Death Star, Luke Skywalker is the new, unexpected hero of the Rebellion. But the galaxy hasn’t been saved yet—Luke and Princess Leia are finding there are many more battles to be fought against the Empire and Darth Vader! This latest Star Wars Omnibus reprints many of the early tales of the rebellion. First, we have Shadow Stalker, Tales from Mos Eisley, and River of Chaos, all of which are long out of print and have never before been collected! Then, Splinter of the Mind’s Eye, a story created by George Lucas and Alan Dean Foster before there were plans for any films past Star Wars: A New Hope. And last is Vader’s Quest, in which Vader learns the secret kept from him by Yoda and Obi-Wan: that he has a son! STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS VOLUME 1—SHIPYARDS OF DOOM Henry Gilroy (W), Matt & Shawn Fillbach (A), and Ronda Pattison (C) On sale Sept 24 FC, 96 pages $6.95 TPB, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" Introducing a new, quarterly, graphic-novella series based on the exciting new motion picture and television series The Clone Wars! Dark Horse’s first offering, “Shipyards of Doom,” is a digest-sized graphic novella written by Henry Gilroy, the head writer for the TV show, and illustrated by the prolific Fillbach Brothers. We’d love to show you some of this full-length, all-ages comics adventure, but you’ll have to wait for the grand unveiling at Comic-Con International in San Diego! STAR WARS: REBELLION #16—VECTOR PART 8 (OF 12) Rob Williams (W), Dustin Weaver (A), Wil Glass (C), and Dan Scott (Cover) On sale Aug 27 FC, 40 pages $2.99 / Ongoing Darth Vader successfully lures Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia into a trap that could cripple the Rebel Alliance, as “Vector”—the most important Star Wars event of 2008—concludes its third arc, setting the stage for the final galaxy-shaking showdown in Star Wars: Legacy! On the dark surface of a desolate moon, Luke and Leia meet their first Jedi since Obi-Wan Kenobi, only to realize too late this Knight of the Old Republic is far different than their fallen friend—twisted by the Sith’s Muur Talisman and enraged by Darth Vader! Together, Luke and Leia must make a choice with far-reaching consequences, not just for themselves, but for the fate of the entire galaxy! ALSO AVAILABLE STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 by Haden Blackman, Ben Caldwell, Matt Fillbach, and Shawn Fillbach SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" (MAR040020) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 2 by Haden Blackman, Welles Hartley, Matt Fillbach, and Shawn Fillbach SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" (AUG040087) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 3 by Haden Blackman, Ryan Kaufman, Thomas Andrews, Matt Fillbach, and Shawn Fillbach SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" (NOV040051) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 4 by Haden Blackman, Ryan Kaufman, Justin Lambros, Rick Lacy, Matt Fillbach, and Shawn Fillbach SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" (JUN050045) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 5 by Matt Jacobs, Matt Fillbach, Shawn Fillbach, Rick Lacy, and various SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" (JAN060133) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURE VOLUME 6 by Haden Blackman, Mike Kennedy, Matt Fillbach, Shawn Fillbach, Stewart McKenny, and more! SC, 88pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" (MAY060044) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 7 by Matt and Shawn Fillbach and various SC, 80pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" (SEP060043) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 8 by Matt and Shawn Fillbach and various SC, 80pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" (FEB070088) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 9 by Matt and Shawn Fillbach and various SC, 80pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" (JUN070058) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 10 by Matt and Shawn Fillbach and various SC, 80pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" (SEP070096) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 1: THE DEFENSE OF KAMINO by Haden Blackman, John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and others SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19494) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 2—VICTORIES AND SACRIFICES by Haden Blackman, John Ostrander, Tomás Giorello, Jan Duursema, and Brian Ching SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR20184) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 3—LAST STAND ON JABIIM by Haden Blackman, Brian Ching, and Victor Llamas SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030065) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 4—LIGHT AND DARK by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Dan Parsons SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10" (FEB040057) . . . $16.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 5—THE BEST BLADES by John Ostrander, Haden Blackman, Jeremy Barlow, Tomás Giorello, Brandon Badeaux, and Hoon SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG040088) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 6—ON THE FIELDS OF BATTLE by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson, and Tomás Giorello SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAR050082) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 7—WHEN THEY WERE BROTHERS by Haden Blackman, Miles Lane, Brian Ching, Nicola Scott, and Tomás Giorello SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG050077) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 8—THE LAST SIEGE, THE FINAL TRUTH by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson, and Tomás Giorello SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC050051) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 9—ENDGAME by John Ostrander, Welles Hartley, Jan Duursema, Doug Wheatley, Dan Parsons, Brad Anderson, Chris Chuckry, and Tomás Giorello SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR060062) . . . $17.95 ************************************************************************ BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER’S TAROT On sale Aug 13 78-card deck, instruction pamphlet, 64-page softcover book, in reclosable box with magnetic closure $14.99 Lost hundreds of years ago, the Slayer’s tarot is an important artifact from Slayer history that came into existence after a group of women shared a vision of a rogue Slayer who would love a vampire and who would be aided in her fight against evil by a group of mystical allies. The heretical prophecy led to the suppression of the deck by the Watcher’s Council. Written and conceived by Rachel Pollack, author of twelve books on the tarot, including the renowned 78 Degrees of Wisdom, she teams with long-time Buffy artist Paul Lee to create this one-of-a-kind tarot card set. SERENITY LASER ENGRAVED ACRYLIC ORNAMENT On sale Oct 8 4" x 4" clear lucite cube $16.99 Joss Wheden’s blockbuster Serenity continues to capture the attention of fans of fantastic adventure. Dark Horse is pleased to support the “browncoats” with the next in our series of Serenity themed ornaments. We have scanned the Serenity ship and using the wonders of modern science, crafted it as a wire frame 3D image inside a 4" x 4" clear lucite cube. This process has allowed us to acheive an unprecedented level of accurate detail. We are adding a mechanism of ribbon that can be glued to the cube for hanging display, but as with most ofther “tombstone”-style collectibles, it may be best displayed sitting on a window sill or over a small LED light base. The LED light, commonly available on the open market, is NOT a part of the package. TARA MCPHERSON AND BECI ORPIN JOURNAL’S On sale Sept 17 TARA MCPHERSON “MR. WIGGLES” JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Spiral-bound Journal $9.99 BECI ORPIN “FOLKLORE” JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Spiral-bound Journal $9.99 Two of our favorites are back! We love everything that Tara McPherson and Beci Orpin do, so we’re thrilled that they have agreed to design two new journals for Dark Horse. While both artists incorporate pleasing colors with wonderful designs and a sense of fun, their styles are unique and irresistible. DOMO 5.5" FLOCKED VINYL FIGURES On sale Oct 29 Domo is back! Following the success of our 8" Domo series, we are excited to ramp up a second series of Domo flocked vinyl figures—this time at 5.5". Available in limited quantities, our 5.5" Domo flocked vinyl figure comes in four colors: Classic Brown (limited edition), Olive Green (limited edition of 800), RAAAAR!! Red (limited edition of 800), Earl Grey (limited edition of 800), and Polar White (limited edition of 500). These fun, furry-flocked figures are fuzzy to the touch, just like Domo. CLASSIC BROWN Flocked Vinyl Figure $24.99 OLIVE GREEN Flocked Vinyl Figure $24.99 RAAAAR!! RED Flocked Vinyl Figure $24.99 EARL GREY Flocked Vinyl Figure $24.99 POLAR WHITE Flocked Vinyl Figure $24.99 GACHA! DARK HORSE RELAUNCHES GACHA! MORE OPTIONS. MORE ASSORTMENTS. MORE GACHA! GACHA - $699 Includes eight 100-count bags of capsules per your selection. GACHA JR. - $399 Includes four 100-count bags of capsules per your selection. NEW THIS MONTH: * DISNEY PRINCESS FIGURE #9 * DISNEY/ PIXAR WALL-E BUILDABLE FIGURES * HELLO KITTY CHARM FIGURE #3 * POKEMON CHARM FIGURE #5 * POKEMON BUILDABLE FIGURE #4 Check out the Dark Horse section of www.previewsworld.com for more information, product shots, and Gacha capsule resources. ************************************************************************ DC COMICS Special Events TRINITY #10-13 Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert and Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens and Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher Covers #10-12 by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang; Cover #13 by Jim Lee & Scott Williams DC’s new weekly series TRINITY continues with covers on issues #10-12 by Andy Kubert (BATMAN)! This month in TRINITY: The Justice League joins Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman to stand against the threat that the Crime Syndicate brings to Earth. And, in this month’s co-features, members of Batman's "family" search for clues to what ties several thefts together – and what links them to the cosmic conflict that has resulted! Issue #10 on sale August 6; issue #11 on sale August 13; issue #12 on sale August 20; issue #13 on sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS #1 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Philip Tan, Jeff De Los Santos & Jonathan Glapion Covers by Philip Tan Greg Rucka (52, Whiteout, THE QUESTION: THE FIVE BOOKS OF BLOOD) and rising superstar Philip Tan unleash the wrath of God in this FINAL CRISIS tie-in! With the end of creation nigh, Crispus Allen must embrace his role as The Spectre by exacting God's vengeance on some of the DC Universe's most vile sinners. But even as Allen struggles with his duty, a new threat is arising – one that only his former partner, Renee Montoya, a.k.a. The Question, can help him fight! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Philip Tan that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale August 13 • 1 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #1 Written by Geoff Johns Art by George Pérez & Scott Koblish Covers by George Pérez From the moment Kal-El landed on earth until the end of time, the Time Trapper has sought to erase Superman’s impact on the universe. But the Legion of Super-Heroes have always been there to stop him. This time, though, even the Legion won’t be enough. The Time Trapper has found the ultimate weapon to carry out his plan – a twisted mirror image of the boy of steel from a parallel Earth long dead: Superboy-Prime! Who will answer the Legion’s call for help? Find out here as the Crisis of the 31st century begins! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by George Pérez that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale August 20 • 1 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US DC UNIVERSE: LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT #1 Written by Brad Meltzer Art and covers by Adam Kubert & John Dell New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA) makes his return to the DC Universe — and superstar artist Adam Kubert (ACTION COMICS) is riding shotgun! The final battle is quickly approaching. How do the heroes of the DCU prepare for the end? Whom do they approach and say goodbye to before they make the ultimate sacrifice? Featuring the entire DC Universe, Meltzer takes us deep into the hearts and psyches of our heroes. It's the day before you die. What would you do? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Adam Kubert that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale August 27 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US FINAL CRISIS: SUPERMAN BEYOND #1 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy Covers by Doug Mahnke and J.H. Williams III To save the woman he loves, the greatest hero of all time becomes the pawn of ultra-dimensional forces when a wounded emissary from a world of doomed super gods comes to Earth on the eve of the Final Crisis. His mission: To recruit Superman’s help against an epic, reality-spanning menace that originated in the Crisis on Infinite Earths! Join the Man of Steel and his alternate-earth counterparts for a mind-blowing voyage to the edge of the DC Universe — and beyond! Can these super champions overcome their differences to beat the clock, find the ultimate treasure and save all existence from extinction? Writer Grant Morrison and artist Doug Mahnke take you on an unforgettable, hyperdelic journey from the streets of Metropolis, through the 52 worlds of the multiverse, to the haunted court of the King of Limbo, in part one of this 2-issue Superman adventure! With a unique 3-D section, eye-popping visuals and mind-boggling glimpses into the mysteries behind FINAL CRISIS, SUPERMAN BEYOND takes the Man of Tomorrow to new dimensions of action and excitement! This issue comes with a pair of 3-D glasses! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers (one by Doug Mahnke and one by J.H. Williams III) that will ship in a ratio of approximately 50/50. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale August 27 • 1 of 2 • 40 pg, FC, $4.50 US FINAL CRISIS #1: DIRECTOR’S CUT SPECIAL Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by J.G. Jones Come on a guided tour of DC’s FINAL CRISIS #1 and become further enveloped in the event of the century. Delve deep into the mind-blowing first issue as we explore what every page and panel represents, and the process behind the story as Grant Morrison and J.G. Jones reveal secrets hidden in the script and art. On sale August 6 • 64 pg, FC, $4.99 US FINAL CRISIS: ROGUES’ REVENGE #2 Written by Geoff Johns Art and covers by Scott Kolins Life was easier when the Rogues had Barry Allen for a foe – or at least it was a bit more fun. Now, hunted by Libra and the Secret Society for refusing to worship the impending evil that is prophesized to claim Earth, Cold and his crew find themselves attacked on several fronts . . . and that doesn’t sit well with the Rogues. Plus, a bizarre twist for Inertia! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Scott Kolins that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale August 20 • 2 of 3, 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US REIGN IN HELL #2 Written by Keith Giffen Pencils by Tom Derenick Cover by Mario Alberti The war for control of hell has spread to the DC Universe! Now the mystics must choose sides as the conflict between Lord Satanus and Neron threatens to destroy everything! The stakes and body count are getting higher! Plus, a Dr. Occult backup story! On sale August 27 • 2 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US RANN/THANAGAR: HOLY WAR #4 Written by Jim Starlin Art by Ron Lim & Rob Hunter Cover by Starlin & Hunter Adam Strange finds himself cornered on Hardcore Station by agents of the Church of Eternal Light. Meanwhile, the people of Rann have been whipped up into a Lady Styx-inspired religious furor and their next target is: Hawkman! On sale August 6 • 4 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US HAWKMAN SPECIAL #1 Written by Jim Starlin Art and cover by Jim Starlin & Al Milgrom Spiraling out of the events of RANN/THANAGAR: HOLY WAR! Hawkman finds himself face to face with a force of unspeakable evil: Synnar. The things Hawkman will learn in the course of their confrontation may lead him to question his very existence! On sale August 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US AMBUSH BUG YEAR NONE #2 Written by Keith Giffen & Robert Loren Fleming Art by Keith Giffen & Al Milgrom Cover by Jim Starlin & Al Milgrom The second issue of our 6-issue romp through the DC Universe takes us on a mystic journey into space, where we encounter a new world and witness the return of Amber Butane — all, like, irreverently! Irreverentially? Plus, find out what really happened when Ambush Bug met Blue Beetle! On sale August 27 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TOR #4 Written by Joe Kubert Art and cover by Joe Kubert Tor and his female companion fight their way back to the surface world, but their bloodthirsty pursuers haven't given up their plans for Tor – plans that involve ritual sacrifice! Can Tor survive in this strange, prehistoric world? On sale August 6 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #4 Written by Bruce Jones Art by Al Barrionuevo & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Russ Heath Carson finds his plane intact…and so do the other pilots! But that’s not the biggest mystery facing the exiles from history! Plus, Carson defends Akisha, the woman from the future, against a rampaging prehistoric beast! On sale August 6 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC SPECIAL: CYBORG #4 Written by Mark Sable Art by Carlos Magno & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Brian Denham The mysterious Mr. Orr has transformed one of Cyborg's friends into a killing machine! But is Vic's friend the only victim? Orr has cloned two of the world's deadliest super-villains to prevent Cyborg and The Titans from finding out. On sale August 20 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #62 Written by Sean McKeever Art and cover by Eddy Barrows & Ruy José Guest-starring Cyborg! When villains attack, it's up to two remarkable teens to pick up the pieces so the Teen Titans don't have to. This issue: a heartwarming look at Titans Tower through the eyes of its least-known inhabitants: Wendy, Marvin ... and Wonderdog?! On sale August 27 •32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TITANS #5 Written by Judd Winick Art by Rodney Buchemi Cover by Ian Churchill In the stand-alone story “Date Night,” four Titans face the fact that love is a battlefield. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure is making his way to Titans Tower. Who is this ominous stranger – and how does he or she know the Titans? On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TANGENT: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #6 Written by Dan Jurgens Art by Jamal Igle & Robin Riggs Cover by Matt Haley The secret protector of the Tangent Earth’s band of freedom fighters is revealed! And when the Tangent Superman learns the secret to traveling between worlds, the battle between the Supermen of two worlds begins! On sale August 20 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN #680 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea Cover by Alex Ross Variant cover by Tony Daniel It’s “Batman R.I.P.” part 5 – and this issue features two events so monumental that one comic can barely contain them! First, Batman faces off against The Club of Villains. Then, The Joker makes his stand, challenging the Dark Knight to the ultimate battle of wits. Will Batman survive either of these threats – or could this be the end of Gotham City’s greatest hero? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN #679 Written by James Robinson Art by Renato Guedes & José Wilson Magalháes Cover by Alex Ross Two supermen: One, a man of yore, the other, the Man of Tomorrow! Atlas and Superman continue their all-out war, with Metropolis as the prize. But for all his power, Superman seems unable to defeat this titan of myth. With our hero down for the count, it will take another, unexpected hero to save the day. Guest-starring Supergirl and – someone else! On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU: Batman ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #12 Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz Batman and Robin crack the stone-cold psychopath known as The Joker! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Bill Sienkiwicz). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATGIRL #2 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Jim Calafiore & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Andy Clarke Batgirl’s path of vengeance violently crosses that of another young woman raised by David Cain. When a surprising link is found between Cain and Batgirl’s other target, Deathstroke the Terminator, will the two missions become one? Also, a member of the Bat-Family discovers just what Batgirl is up to. Will her cover be blown? On sale August 20 • 2 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TWO-FACE YEAR ONE #2 Written by Mark Sable Art by Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Mark Chiarello The election coverage continues as Two-Face throws his hat in the ring! It’s the shocking conclusion to the tightest race in Gotham City history, and it’s only the beginning of Batman’s struggle with a man who used to be his best friend — and the monster within. On sale August 13 • 2 of 2, 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #847 Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Dustin Nguyen A “Batman: R.I.P.” tie-in! Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott begin to have dangerous repercussions in the present. Why is this mystery driving Hush to destroy Batman’s life? And what part does Catwoman play in Hush’s plans? On sale August 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #82 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes The not-so-long kiss goodnight! Catwoman’s trying to stay one step ahead of Batman, the police and the supervillains of Gotham City, but in this final issue she’s going to have to doublecross one of them. Will they be able to live with it? And will she still be standing when the smoke has cleared? On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • FINAL ISSUE BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #4 Written by Steve Niles Art and cover by Kelley Jones It’s the ultimate knock-down, drag-out as Batman fights for his life — and all of Gotham City — against a gargantuan Clayface. But what is the mysterious Midnight up to during their fight – and who will be his next victim? Plus, what happens when Detective April Clarkson’s investigations lead her to Bruce Wayne? It’s gonna get gory and gruesome in Gotham after midnight! On sale August 27 • 4 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #20 Written by Fabian Nicieza Art and cover by Kevin Maguire In part 4 of the 5-part tale “The Bat and The Cat,” Batman enters the fray as Batgirl and Catwoman continue their first, explosive confrontation over Commissioner Gordon's stolen notebook! On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NIGHTWING #147 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Don Kramer & Sandu Florea Cover by Rags Morales A “Batman: R.I.P.” tie-in! Two-Face hits New York City – but when he takes a bite out of the Big Apple, he finds it rotten to the core. He’ll make Nightwing and all of New York pay for their crimes…unless Nightwing can save one of Harvey Dent’s old flames from an assassin’s bullet! On sale August 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN #177 Written by Chuck Dixon Cover by Freddie E. Williams II Art by Rick Leonardi & Lorenzo Ruggiero Facing some of the toughest criminals and monsters known to man is nothing compared to dealing with your on again/off again, back-from-the-dead girlfriend’s enraged deadbeat dad! A not-so-happy reunion puts Robin between Spoiler and Cluemaster and this time, he’s not so easy to get rid of. On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SIMON DARK #11 Written by Steve Niles & Scott Hampton Art and cover by Scott Hampton Simon faces a tough decision: Either join the cult that has terrorized Gotham City or throw himself into the abyss in order to save his friends! On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DCU: Superman ALL STAR SUPERMAN #12 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Frank Quitely & Jamie Grant Cover by Frank Quitely The Man of Steel has faced twelve super-challenges. Now, as Lex Luthor’s brilliant, criminal machinations come together, what fate awaits the doomed Superman? This is the final, dramatic chapter of the incredible, award-winning 12-issue run of ALL STAR SUPERMAN by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely and Jamie Grant – don’t miss it! On sale August 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ACTION COMICS #868 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Cover by Frank “Brainiac” part 3 of 5! The frightening storyline that sets the stage for the SUPERMAN event of 2008 continues. Against everyone’s advice, Superman has journeyed to the deepest reaches of space to initiate contact with an alien being he thought he knew: Brainiac. But after learning about the truth behind Brainiac’s existence and his plans for Earth, Superman may regret his decision. On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL #32 Written by Kelley Puckett Art and cover by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder It's the moment of truth, as Supergirl struggles to do the impossible by fulfilling her promise to find a cure for a young boy's fatal illness. If she succeeds, she will change the course of history – and maybe not for the better! And if she fails, a child will die. On sale August 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #51 Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson Art by Rafael Albuequerque Cover by Ryan Sook The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight are shocked to discover little versions of themselves fighting a threat in Metropolis. But where did these tiny heroes come from? As Superman and Batman search for answers, things get worse with the arrival of the Li’l League! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC Universe BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #10 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Julian Lopez & Bit Cover by J. Calafiore Acting on a tip from Looker, Batman leads the Outsiders against new metahumans who gained their powers from the bite of a renegade alien! Meanwhile, an accident in the lab leaves an Outsider ally in a coma, with his psyche trapped inside Remac! Guest starring Dr. Kirk Langstrom – the Man-Bat. On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #121 Written by Tony Bedard Art by Michael O’Hare & John Floyd Cover by Stephane Roux The Joker infiltrates the high-tech gang network of the Birds’ new hometown, Platinum Flats! And that’s going to set him up for a direct conflict with Oracle, Barbara Gordon! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLUE BEETLE #30 Written by Matthew Sturges Art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque “Boundaries” continues as Blue Beetle investigates the mystery of the superpowered men who tried to cross the border illegally. But La Dama and the Posse refuse to help him out, thanks to their own secret agendas. On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BOOSTER GOLD #11 Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund Guest writer Chuck Dixon jumps into the Timestream to tell a tale of Booster Gold and Batman! When Booster is charged with stopping a time-traveling villain from Batman’s past, he must travel back in time and go undercover as Killer Moth to stop this mystery man from destroying Gotham City! Guest-starring Batgirl! On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #16 Written by Mark Waid Art and cover by Scott Kolins Superman and Catwoman – together at last?! This team clearly won’t be held together with super-glue! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CHECKMATE #29 Written by Bruce Jones Art and cover by Manuel Garcia The Royals send an increasingly erratic Chimera up against an imminent apocalypse! Good thing the Global Guardians are there to back him up! On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE FLASH #243 Written by Tom Peyer Art and cover by Freddie E. Williams II The conclusion of “Fast Money”! The Flash returns to Keystone, making some bold moves to get his life and reputation back on track – with some serious consequences for his family! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #27 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Luke Ross & Fabio Laguna Cover by Rodolfo Migliari Witness the grand opening of the new Warriors bar! Then, meet a mysterious new Lantern by the name of Saarek,who can hear the dead. What brings him to Oa – and why are the dead growing restless? On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN #34 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Cover by Ivan Reis The penultimate chapter of "Secret Origin"! Hal Jordan and Sinestro face off against Abin Sur's killer - Atrocitus! But what dark secret has Atrocitus uncovered about the impending "Blackest Night?" And what revelation will forever change the relationship between Hal and Carol Ferris? On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC UNIVERSE SPECIAL: AMBUSH BUG #1 Written by Paul Kupperberg, Keith Giffen & Robert Loren Fleming Art by Carmine Infantino, Keith Giffen & Robert Oksner Cover by Ryan Sook While Ambush Bug is busy tearing through the DC Universe in his new miniseries, here are some of his top stories from the 1980s, torn from the pages of SUPERGIRL #16, ACTION COMICS #560, 563 and 565 and DC COMICS PRESENTS #81! On sale August 6 • 80 pg, FC, $4.99 US GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #11 Written by Judd Winick Art by Mike Norton & Wayne Faucher Cover by Cliff Chiang What happened before Connor Hawke was shot is revealed at last! Plus: Team Arrow finds itself working alongside some longtime enemies! On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US INFINITY INC. #12 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Javier Aranda & David Enebral Cover by Pete Woods A Dark Side Club tie-in! The mystery of Professor Fogel and his allegiance to the Dark Side Club are laid bare in this harrowing final issue, in which the Infinity Kids find themselves outmatched in every way! A dream comes to an end, but for Infinity Inc., the nightmare is just beginning. On sale August 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • FINAL ISSUE JONAH HEX #34 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Mark Sparacio Cover by Andy Kubert All Jonah Hex wanted was some peace and quiet. He built a cabin in the woods, hoping to start a new life away from the lawless world. But what evil deed will call him back to action – and will he be able to escape his troubled past? Featuring a cover by Andy Kubert (BATMAN)! On sale August 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #24 Written by Dwayne McDuffie Art and cover by Ed Benes Vixen’s power issues come to the forefront as Vixen, Black Canary, Zatanna, Hal and The Flash pay a visit to Animal Man. The team must team up with Animal Man to battle a new Justice League villain – and at stake is control of the Tantu Totem! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #18 Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross Art and variant cover by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose Cover by Alex Ross Magog is introduced into the DC Universe in “Gog” part 3! The last god of the Third World has walked the Earth delivering good will to men wherever he goes. But out of a violent confrontation comes the birth of the one being the Kingdom Come Superman must stop: Magog! Meanwhile, Starman struggles with his new role on the team and Damage celebrates his. Plus, Power Girl’s strange ordeal on Earth-2 leads her to seek out help from an unlikely source. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Eaglesham & Jose). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #45 Written by Jim Shooter Art and cover by Francis Manapul & John Livesay A massive intruder planet has appeared near Jupiter – and its gravity is ripping apart the solar system! Under Brainiac 5’s guidance, Light Lass and Star Boy fight back, but they’ll have to do the impossible – moving planets – to end the chaos and carnage! On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MANHUNTER #33 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Michael Gaydos Cover by Liam Sharp Manhunter finds a shocking link between the disappearances of immigrant workers and big business – and that means attorney Kate Spencer’s going to court, if she doesn’t become a target first! On sale August 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE SPIRIT #20 Written by Sergio Aragones & Mark Evanier Art by Paul Smith & Walden Wong Cover by Paul Smith The Spirit swims with the dolphins – but murder follows him even among these peaceful creatures! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #23 Written by Gail Simone Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan Cover by Aaron Lopresti It’s the finale of the 4-part “Ends of the Earth” epic! Wonder Woman returns from the darkest corners of the DCU, and she's brought something nasty back with her! And will Diana fall at the scene of her Amazon sisters' greatest tragedy? You’ve never seen Wonder Woman like this before! On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Trade Paperbacks & Collections BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS VOL. 1: THE CHRYSALIS TP Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Julian Lopez, Carlos Rodriguez and Bit Cover by Doug Braithwaite Collecting the first five issues of the new action series by acclaimed writer Chuck Dixon! The new Outsiders investigate a strange Omac-like entity — but things are made all the more difficult when the team meets Batman’s new recruit! Advance-solicited; on sale October 1 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US BATMAN BLACK & WHITE VOL. 2 TP - NEW EDITION Written by Brian Azzarello, Harlan Ellison, Paul Levitz, Paul Dini and others Cover by Mike Mignola Art by Alex Ross, Jim Lee, Tim Sale, Kyle Baker, Dave Gibbons, Mark Buckingham and others A new edition of the trade paperback collecting stories from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #1-16 and four stories created for this title, now offered at DC’s standard trim size. Advance-solicited; on sale October 1 • 176 pg, B&W, $19.99 US BATMAN BLACK & WHITE VOL. 3 TP Written by Ed Brubaker, Darwyn Cooke, Dwayne McDuffie, Mike Mignola and others Cover by Frank Miller Art by John Bolton, Alan Davis, Darwyn Cooke, Jason Pearson, Whilce Portacio, Jill Thompson, and others This spectacular volume collecting stories from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #17-49 is offered at DC’s standard trim size! Advance-solicited; on sale September 17 • 288 pg, B&W, $19.99 US BIRDS OF PREY: METROPOLIS OR DUST TP Written by Sean McKeever Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Stephane Roux A high-tech hazard threatens the streets of Metropolis in this latest BIRDS collection, featuring issues #113-117 of their hit series. Advance-solicited; on sale October 1 • 128 pg, FC, $17.99 US BLUE BEETLE VOL. 4: ENDGAME TP Written by John Rogers, Justin Peniston and Jai Nitz Art by Rafael Albuquerque, Andy Kuhn, Mike Norton and Trevor Scott Cover by Albuquerque Featuring a story that ties into “The Sinestro Corps War,” this volume collects BLUE BEETLE #20-26. This title also includes the special Spanish language story, along with the script translated into English. Advance-solicited; on sale September 24 • 176 pg, FC, $14.99 US COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS VOL. 3 TP Written by Paul Dini, Adam Beechen, Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, Tony Bedard and Sean McKeever Art by Scott Kolins, Tom Derenick, Jamal Igle, Howard Porter, Jesus Saiz and others Cover by Stefane Roux In this third COUNTDOWN collection, featuring stories from issues #25-13, Jimmy Olsen’s unpredictable super-powers bring him to the attention of Darkseid! Advance-solicited; on sale September 24 • 296 pg, FC, $19.99 US DC COMICS GOES APE TP Written by Otto Binder, John Broome, Gardner Fox and others Art by Carmine Infantino, Wayne Boring, George Papp, Ross Andru, C.C. Beck, Jim Starlin and others Cover by Arthur Adams You’ll go bananas for this new title collecting simian stories from SUPERBOY #76, SUPERMAN #138, THE FLASH (VOL. 1) #127, DETECTIVE COMICS #339 and 482, HAWKMAN #16, WONDER WOMAN #170, STRANGE ADVENTURES #201, SHAZAM #9, SUPER FRIENDS #30 and THE FLASH (VOL. 2) #151! Advance-solicited; on sale October 1 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US GREEN LANTERN: REVENGE OF THE GREEN LANTERNS TP Written by Geoff Johns Art by Carlos Pacheco, Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis and others Cover by Simone Bianchi In this hard-hitting volume, Green Lantern discovers that Lanterns who were left for dead are alive — and it’s up to Hal to set them free. Collects GREEN LANTERN #7-13. Advance-solicited; on sale September 24 • 176 pg, FC, $12.99 US DC UNIVERSE ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 1 HC Written by Robert Kanigher, Bob Haney, Gardner Fox, Neal Adams, Cary Bates, Len Wein and Howard Liss Art by Neal Adams, Joe Kubert, Nick Cardy, Dick Dillin, Steve Harper and Vince Colletta Cover by Neal Adams At last, it’s here – the first of three hardcover volumes collecting nearly every DC Comics story and cover by Neal Adams not already collected in GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW, BATMAN or DEADMAN titles! Featuring rarely seen stories from OUR ARMY AT WAR #182, 183 and 186, STAR SPANGLED WAR STORIES #134 and 144, DETECTIVE COMICS #369, TEEN TITANS #20-22, ACTION COMICS #425, SUPERMAN #254, WEIRD WAR TALES #12 and 13 and more! Advance-solicited; on sale October 22 • 192 pg, FC, $39.99 US JLA: SALVATION RUN TP Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges Art by Sean Chen & Walden Wong Cover by Joe Corroney The hit 7-issue miniseries spinning out of COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS is collected in this new trade paperback. Exiled to a distant hell planet, the villains of the DCU split into two warring factions led by Lex Luthor and The Joker! Advance-solicited; on sale September 17 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US JSA PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN TP Written by Steven T. Seagle, Tony Bedard and Junior Thomas Art by John K. Snyder III, Dennis Calero, Staz Johnson, Mike Norton and others Cover by Snyder Earth’s first Green Lantern, Alan Scott, stars in this new collection with tales from GREEN LANTERN: BRIGHTEST DAY/BLACKEST NIGHT and JSA CLASSIFIED #25 and 32-33, including his battle royal with Solomon Grundy! Advance-solicited; on sale September 10 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE TORNADO’S PATH TP Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope Cover by Michael Turner New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS, The Book of Fate) redefines the World's Greatest Super Team for a new generation in this trade paperback collecting issues #1-7 of the new series, with foldout pages, variant covers and much more! Advance-solicited; on sale September 10 • 224 pg, FC, $17.99 US JUSTICE VOL. 2 TP Written by Alex Ross & Jim Krueger Art by Doug Braithwaite & Alex Ross Cover by Alex Ross The second serving of JUSTICE is now available in trade paperback! Featuring the amazing artistry of Alex Ross, this volume collects issues #5-8 of the hit maxiseries! Advance-solicited; on sale September 24 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US KINGDOM COME TP — NEW EDITION Written by Mark Waid Art and cover by Alex Ross Eisner Award-winning artist Alex Ross provides an amazing new cover painting for this new edition of KINGDOM COME, which features a deluxe foldout cover only on its first printing! (Subsequent printings will not include the foldout.) Written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Ross, this is the unforgettable, best-selling tale of a world spinning inexorably out of control. Waid and Ross weave a tale of youth versus experience, tradition versus change, and what defines a hero. KINGDOM COME is a riveting epic that pits the old guard – Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their allies – against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes. Advance-solicited; on sale September 10 • 232 pg, FC, $17.99 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: ENEMY RISING HC Written by Jim Shooter Cover by Francis Manapul & Livesay Art by Francis Manapul, Aaron Lopresti & Livesay Collecting LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #37-44, ENEMY RISING features the work of legendary, returning LEGION writer Jim Shooter, with spectacular art by Francis Manapul! Can Lightning Lad grow into his new role as Legion Leader in time to help the team stop an evil from beyond the fringes of the universe? Advance-solicited; on sale October 15 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC Written by Marv Wolfman Art and cover by George Pérez & Romeo Tanghal The 1980s adventures continue in this final Archive edition, collecting NEW TEEN TITANS #21-27 and NEW TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #1! Don’t miss the Titans’ struggle against the hordes of Brother Blood, Starfire’s confrontation with her evil sister and more! Retailers: Please see this month’s Order Form for a special Archives ordering incentive. Advance-solicited; on sale October 29 • 224 pg, FC, $49.99 US THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOLS. 1-3 HC Written by Marv Wolfman Covers by George Pérez and others Art by George Pérez, Romeo Tanghal and others Reoffered to coincide with THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOL. 4! Vol. 1 collects from DC COMICS PRESENTS #26 and NEW TEEN TITANS #1-8; Vol. 2 collects from BEST OF DC #18 and NEW TEEN TITANS #9-16; Vol. 3 collects NEW TEEN TITANS #17-20 and TALES OF THE NEW TEEN TITANS #1-4. Retailers: Please see this month’s Order Form for a special Archives ordering incentive. On sale August 6 • Vols. 1 & 2: 240 pg; Vol. 3: 228 pg, FC, $49.99 US • RELISTS THE PHANTOM STRANGER: THE HEART OF A STRANGER TP Written by Paul Kupperberg, Mike W. Barr, Paul Levitz, Alan Moore and Dan Mishkin Art by Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell, Jim Aparo, Gene Colan, Joe Orlando and others Cover by Mignola & Russell The celebrated 1987 miniseries featuring art by Mike Mignola (Hellboy) is the centerpiece of this new collected edition, which also includes tales from SECRET ORIGINS #10! Advance-solicited; on sale September 17 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: METAL MEN VOL. 2 TP Written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney Art and cover by Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Gil Kane, Mike Sekowsky and George Roussos Cover by Andru & Esposito The Metal Men return in this SHOWCASE PRESENTS volume collecting their adventures from METAL MEN #16-36 and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #66. Advance-solicited; on sale September 17 • 528 pg, B&W, $16.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BLACKHAWK VOL. 1 TP Written by Various Art by Dick Dillin, Charles Cuidera and Sheldon Moldoff Cover by Dillin The 1950s adventures of The Blackhawks are collected for the first time in this new volume featuring stories from BLACKHAWK #108-127! Advance-solicited; on sale October 1 • 512 pg, B&W, $16.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN: THE SEARCH FOR KRYPTONITE HC Written by Michael Green & Mike Johnson Art and cover by Shane Davis & Matt “Batt” Banning The epic adventure from SUPERMAN/BATMAN #44-49 by Michael Green and Mike Johnson, two of the writers of the hit TV series Heroes, is collected in hardcover! The World’s Finest team has a new mission: collect all Kryptonite from across the globe — no matter who gets in their way! Advance-solicited; on sale October 22 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US SUPERMAN: THE THIRD KRYPTONIAN TP Written by Kurt Busiek and Dwayne McDuffie Art by Rick Leonardi, Renato Guedes and others Cover by Renato Guedes Who — or what — is The Third Kryptonian? Find out in this new trade paperback collecting SUPERMAN #668-670 and ACTION COMICS #847, plus the backup story from SUPERMAN ANNUAL #13! Advance-solicited; on sale September 24 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS: BRAVE NEW WORLD TP Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Renato Arlem Cover by Dave Johnson The 8-issue miniseries is collected in this new trade paperback! In a changing world, how will Uncle Sam and his team fit into a new world order? And how will they stop Red Bee’s insectoid invasion — not to mention saving The Phantom Lady from her own reckless behavior? Advance-solicited; on sale September 10 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US Johnny DC FAMILY DYNAMIC #1 Written by J. Torres Art by Tim Levins & Dan Davis Cover by Sean Galloway Pyralis! Sirocco! Troylus! Terran! This is The Family Dynamic, defenders of Storm City who use their mystical Elemental Rings to battle the forces of evil. But what happens when members of their extended family want in on the superhero action? They say the family that plays together stays together – but does that count when they’re playing the good guys? Find out in this exciting new 6-issue miniseries by writer J. Torres (WONDER GIRL) and artist Tim Levins (BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES). On sale August 27 • 1 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM! #2 Written by Mike Kunkel Art and cover by Mike Kunkel Billy learns that there is a new kid at school – good luck making friends! Theo Adam has magically returned from banishment, and in the process he's completely forgotten the magic word that changes him into Black Adam! What he does know is that Billy has the same power, so he's going to do everything he can to get the secret word out of Billy – even if it means joining Billy's school and playing nice. On sale August 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TINY TITANS #7 Written by Art Baltazar & Franco Art and cover by Art Baltazar Get ready for a Tiny Titans trip to space! Join the gang as they journey through the galaxy to help Starfire clean her room. And find out what happens at your local Bird Scouts meeting. Plus, Supergirl stops by to save the day! On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SUPER FRIENDS #6 Written by Sholly Fisch Art by Dario Brizuela Cover by J. Bone You’re invited to a special day: The Challenge of The Super Friends! Thrill as our heroes design special traps for each other at a charity event. Chill as those traps are sabotaged by the Key! How will they escape? On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY #17 Written by J. Torres Art by Sanford Greene Cover by Alexander Serra A distress call from a stranded United Planets ship pits the Legion against a gang of Thanagarian pirates – and they’re not exactly carrying on Hawkman’s heroic legacy! The team will have to call in the big guns, but their best hope is 1,000 years away. On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE BATMAN STRIKES! #48 Written by Russell Lissau Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Andie Tong Green Lantern and Batman must work together to keep Mr. Freeze from sending Gotham City into an endless ice age! On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #28 Written by Brandon Sawyer, Jim Alexander and Tom Warburton Art by Jay Stephens, Mike Manley, Ethen Beavers and Maurice Fontenot Cover by Jay Stephens Secret Saturdays premieres on Cartoon Network this month, and we’re celebrating with an all-new Secret Saturdays adventure! Plus, a new Kids Next Door mission and a bedtime story from Samurai Jack’s foe Aku! On sale August 20 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #48 Written by Tom Sheppard, John Rozum and Jason Hernandez-Rosenblatt Art by Andy Suriano, Phil Moy and Matthew I. Jenkins Cover by Stephanie Gladden Adam and Jake battle each other in a game of Ultimate Fetch! Plus, Dexter leaves his lab for another dimension, and the Powerpuff Girls need your help solving a mystery! On sale August 27 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #165 Written by Frank Strom and Sholly Fisch Art by Scott Gross, Dave Alvarez, Pablo Zamboni, Jorge Pacheco, Mike DeCarlo and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Scott Gross It’s the race of the year as Speedy Gonzales and The Road Runner finally face off! Unfortunately, it looks like Sylvester and Wile E. Coyote may be planning some dangerous detours! On sale August 6 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #135 Written by John Rozum and Darryl Kravitz Art by Scott Gross and Roberto Barrios Cover by John Rozum Ever wonder what those Scooby-Doo villains are up to when they aren’t busy trying to chase off the Mystery Inc. gang? Now’s your chance to find out as Captain Cutler finds himself up against Those Meddling Kids! On sale August 20 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #493 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Too hot to go out? Grab a cool drink and settle in with MAD! On sale August 13 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US MAD KIDS #12 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots The start of school is just around the corner – now’s the time to have some laughs with MAD KIDS! On sale August 20 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US Wildstorm THE AUTHORITY: WORLD’S END #1 Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Art by Simon Coleby and Trevor Hairsine Cover by Simon Coleby The Authority has survived the cataclysmic events following NUMBER OF THE BEAST — but just barely! Do they have a hope of rebuilding their “finer world,” or is that hope dead and gone? Don’t miss the beginning of an astounding new direction for the series! Plus: Part 2 of the John Lynch backup story that began in WILDCATS: WORLD’S END #1, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! On sale August 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US STORMWATCH PHD: WORLD’S END #13 Written by Ian Edginton and Christos Gage Art by Leandro Fernández, Francisco Paronzini and Trevor Hairsine Cover by Leandro Fernández After the shattering conclusion to NUMBER OF THE BEAST, Jackson King has once again resumed the role of Weatherman, taking StormWatch in a startling new direction! But what role does StormWatch have in this dramatic, deadly new world? Plus: the fourth and final chapter of the John Lynch backup story that began in WILDCATS: WORLD’S END #1, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GEN13: WORLD’S END #21 Written by Scott Beatty and Christos Gage Art by Mike Huddleston and Trevor Hairsine Cover by Huddleston After jumping through an I.O. teleportation device at the close of their last adventure, the Gen13 kids find themselves in a radically changed world that they never expected! The fallout from NUMBER OF THE BEAST continues as the epic "Teenage Wasteland" begins! Plus: Part 3 of the John Lynch backup story that began in WILDCATS: WORLD’S END #1, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILDCATS: WORLD’S END #2 Written by Christos Gage Art by Neil Googe and Brandon Badeaux Cover by Neil Googe The incredible story continues as the new, devastated world is revealed! The Wildcats find themselves battling a former ally — one who happens to be among the most powerful super-humans alive. Can the team withstand his assault on the HALO building? Also, don’t miss the backup story featuring chapter one of a Wetworks tale written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Brandon Badeaux! On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US STORMING PARADISE #2 Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Butch Guice & Eduardo Barreto Cover by Butch Guice The bloody tale of World War II and Operation Olympus continues as the first U.S. Marines storm the beaches of Japan! But the Land of the Rising Sun will not consider surrender, and every man, woman and child is prepared to make the Americans pay for their impudence. The battle that could have been is only just beginning in this amazing alternate world epic! On sale August 6 • 2 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CHUCK #3 Written by Peter Johnson & Zev Borow Art by Jeremy Haun & Phil Noto Cover by Kristian Donaldson The miniseries based on the hit NBC television series continues! Chuck Bartowski and his friends continue their globe-trotting, action-packed adventure as they head into the sultry jungles of South America. Does the beautiful rogue agent who suddenly takes an interest in Chuck have his best interests at heart? Who cares? She's hot! On sale August 13 • 3 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NUMBER OF THE BEAST TP Written by Christos Gage Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Collecting the stunning 8-issue miniseries! WildStorm’s seminal super heroes, The Paladins, are in for a rough day when they discover that the Apocalypse has begun! But how does a secret from WildStorm’s troubled past hold the key to a nightmarish tomorrow? Advance-solicited; on sale September 24 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US CASEY BLUE: BEYOND TOMORROW #4 Written by B. Clay Moore Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Jacob Eguren Casey Blue is quickly losing control of her life. First, she killed a man using martial arts she doesn’t even know. Then, she nearly killed an FBI agent investigating the murder, again using fighting techniques she’s never learned. Can a strange neighbor provide any insight into her erratic, dangerous behavior? On sale August 20 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US EX MACHINA #39 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark Cover by Harris In the shocking conclusion to "Dirty Tricks," the groundwork is laid for the epic tragedy that superhero-turned-mayor Mitchell Hundred first hinted at back in the series' very first issue. On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH TP Written by Jeff Katz & James Kuhoric Art by Jason Craig Cover by Eric Powell The hit 6-issue miniseries pitting three titans of horrordom against one another is collected in its entirety! Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment. On sale September 10 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS THE LOST BOYS: REIGN OF FROGS #4 Written by Hans Rodionoff Art by Joel Gomez & Don Ho Cover by Jonathan Wayshak It’s the final confrontation between the Frog brothers and the head vampire — but will it be too late to save Sam Emerson? On sale August 27 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US • MATURE READERS THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY: HAWKSMOOR #6 Written by Mike Costa Art by Fiona Staples Cover by Cully Hamner He's been smashed, crushed, shot, blown up, half drowned, manipulated, heartbroken, robbed of his powers and teleported all over the earth. Now, an exhausted Jack Hawksmoor meets the biggest challenge of his life: the awesome God of Cities! On sale August 27 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WORLD OF WARCRAFT #10 Written by Walter Simonson Art by Jon Buran & Jerome K. Moore Covers by Samwise Didier and Ludo Lullabi In Stormwind, Prince Anduin digs into the disappearance of his father, King Varian. Meanwhile, Lo’Gosh, Thargas, Valeera and Broll continue to fight the Dark Irons as they search for Thargas’ brother, Hjalmar. This unique group must summon the strength to face insurmountable odds — but at what cost? Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that will ship in a ratio of approximately 50/50. Cover A is by Samwise Didier, and Cover B is by Ludo Lullabi. On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERNATURAL: RISING SON #5 Written by Peter Johnson & Rebecca Dessertine Art by Diego Olmos Cover by Dustin Nguyen After John’s shattering realization last issue, he must come to terms about the possibility of who or what Sam is – and what to do about him. But will his decision be made for him when Sam disappears from their motel room? Could the mysterious black car that’s been following them hold the answer? On sale August 27 • 5 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC/WILDSTORM: DREAMWAR #5 Written by Keith Giffen Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott Cover by Gene Ha Things are looking grim for the heroes from both universes. The onslaught of an enraged mother nature and the always-psychotic villains of the DCU are proving to be more than the combined might of both universes’ heroes can handle. On sale August 20 • 5 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE X-FILES SPECIAL #0 Written by Frank Spotnitz Art by Brian Denham Photo cover Variant cover by Brian Denham The hit motion picture and television franchise returns to comics! With July's release of the brand-new X-Files blockbuster, WildStorm joins Mulder and Scully in a previously untold story from the film’s cowriter and producer Frank Spotnitz! Don’t miss this supernatural epic so large it will leave you screaming for more! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a photo cover), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Brian Denham). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. Retro-solicited; on sale July 23 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US MINX EMIKO SUPERSTAR Written by Mariko Tamaki Art and cover by Steve Rolston “Auspicious . . . an unusually strong graphic novel – rich in visuals and observations.” — Publishers Weekly on Tamaki’s Skim A borrowed diary, a double life and identity issues fuel a teenager’s quest to find herself before she cracks and commits social suicide. Watch Emi go from dull, suburban babysitter to eclectic urban art star compliments of one crazy summer! Retailers: See this month’s order form for a special ordering incentive on this title. Advance-solicited; on sale October 1 • 5.25” x 8” • 176 pg, FC, B&W, $9.99 US JANES IN LOVE Written by Cecil Castellucci Art and cover by Jim Rugg “This graphic novel for girls feels like a teen movie and teaches young women the joy of being original.” — USA Today on The Plain Janes, Best Graphic Novels of 2007 The art attacks continue in this sequel to the acclaimed graphic novel THE PLAIN JANES. The coolest clique of misfits ever plays Cupid and becomes entangled in affairs of the heart. P.L.A.I.N. – People Loving Art In Neighborhoods – goes global when the art gang procures a spot in the Metro City Museum of Modern Art Contest. And the Janes will discover that in art and love, the normal rules don’t always apply. Retailers: See this month’s order form for a special ordering incentive on this title. Advance-solicited; on sale September 10 • 5.25” x 8” • 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US Vertigo AIR #1 Written by G. Willow Wilson Art and cover by M.K. Perker Ladies and gentlemen, there’s been a change in our flight plan. You may have heard of a group called the Etesian Front — vigilantes dedicated to taking the skies back from terrorism. Sounds like a noble cause, right? But there’s more to them than meets the eye. They’re after someone I know. Someone who is either an average frequent flier — or a terrorist. And he’s got a secret. Something that will change the way we fly — and the way we see technology — forever. To find him, we’ve altered course. We’re en route to a country that doesn’t exist on any maps. Only one person knows how to get us there: me. My name is Blythe, and I’ll be your stewardess today. So buckle your seatbelts — this will be the flight of your life. This extra-sized debut issue features the series’ regular cover price of $2.99 US. Don’t miss a special preview of AIR #1 in MADAME XANADU #1! Retailers: Please check the Previews Order Form for a special ordering incentive. On sale August 20 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CAIRO SC Written by G. Willow Wilson Art and cover by M.K. Perker The original graphic novel by breakout talent G. Willow Wilson, a Cairo-based journalist, with art by renowned illustrator M.K. Perker, is now available in trade paperback! The creative team behind the new monthly series AIR brings together ancient and modern Middle East with a Vertigo twist. A stolen hookah, a spiritual underworld and a genie on the run change the lives of five strangers forever in this modern fable set on the streets of the Middle East’s largest metropolis. This magical-realism thriller interweaves the fates of a drug runner, a down-on-his-luck journalist, an American expatriate, a young activist and an Israeli soldier as they race through bustling present-day Cairo to find an artifact of unimaginable power, one protected by a dignified jinn and sought by a wrathful gangster-magician. But the vastness of Africa’s legendary City of Victory extends into a spiritual realm – the Undernile – and even darker powers lurk there… Don’t miss the incredible graphic novel Publishers Weekly called “lush and energetic...a beautiful book,” and The Los Angeles Times Book Review praised as “lyrically beautiful.” Advance-solicited; on sale September 24 • 6.875” x 9” 160 pg, B&W, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS #94 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson As the series speeds toward its epic conclusion, key players and old friends in the 100 BULLETS saga meet for the first time, but will these be friendly encounters? The smart money’s on “no.” On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS VOL. 12: DIRTY TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson In this volume collecting issues #84-88 of the award-winning series, more members of The Trust fall, and one family head reaches out to a semi-retired Minuteman for help and protection. But with blood in the water and Graves and his soldiers making a final push for total control, will this old-timer be able to stop the massacre? Advance-solicited; on sale September 17 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US MATURE READERS FABLES: COVERS BY JAMES JEAN HC Written by James Jean Foreword by Bill Willingham Art and cover by James Jean Now, for the first time, the exquisite FABLES covers by James Jean, winner of multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards, whose diverse clients include Prada and Pepsi, are collected in one extraordinary volume! Perfect for any art-book library or FABLES completist, this volume includes never-before-seen sketch material, along with insightful commentary and remarkable insights into Jean’s creative process. Also included is a afterword by celebrated FABLES writer/creator Bill Willingham. Designed and annotated by the artist, this deluxe, oversized hardcover includes ten vellum sleeve inserts, an embossed case and other fine art details that make FABLES: COVERS BY JAMES JEAN as elegant and unique as the FABLES covers themselves. Advance-solicited; on sale October 29 • 8.625” x 11.625” 208 pg, FC, $39.99 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES #26 Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Russ Braun & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Brian Bolland Part 2 of the 3-part “Turning Pages” stars former wallflower Priscilla Page. It’s chock-full of car crashes, brutal violence, shoplifting and the horrors of mime – not to mention our fearless protagonist Jack facing off against a horrific monster. On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS ARMY@LOVE: THE ART OF WAR #1 Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Rick Veitch & Gary Erskine What’s the matter, bunky? Quagmire in the Middle East got you down? Economy in the toilet? Closest thing you’ve got to a social life these days is your MySpace page? Then have we got the miniseries for you! Laugh your troubles away with ARMY@LOVE: THE ART OF WAR, as Season Two of the wildly acclaimed satire by Rick Veitch (SWAMP THING) and Gary Erskine (THE FILTH) follows the raucous misadventures of a group of U.S. soldiers fighting the war that modern marketing says is winnable. This 6-issue miniseries provides the perfect entree into the comic book that Entertainment Weekly called “amazingly racy and ruthless,” and that Variety said is “full of the kind of wild ideas that comics used to do all the time.” It’s more over-the-top sex, mayhem and human comedy that boingboing.net described as "the kind of funny we need a lot more of if we’re to keep from laughing ourselves into the grave.” On sale August 6 • 1 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS DMZ #34 Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Brian Wood The dramatic conclusion to the 6-part “Blood in the Game”! Election day. The very future of the DMZ rests in the hands of the voters. The stakes are massive, and Matty and the Delgado Nation are out to keep the peace and bear witness to any intimidation or violence. Will Delgado show? Will it be “by the people, for the people” or just the same old same old? On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HOUSE OF MYSTERY #4 Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham Art by Luca Rossi & Michael Allred Cover by Sam Weber In part 4 of the 5-part “Room and Boredom,” things are going from bad to worse for our heroine Fig Keele – she’s starting to believe that she may never actually escape from the House of Mystery, and that the people she’s trapped with may be less friendly than they appear. But the greatest danger, she will soon realize, comes from the House itself. On sale August 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #247 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Lee Bermejo Lord Burnham and the cannibalistic war mage Mako have joined forces to hunt for the legendary Laughing Magician. But first, they must find John Constantine, who is himself about to realize that he finally may have met his match. On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LOVELESS VOL. 3: BLACKWATER FALLS TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Danijel Zezelj and Werther Dell’Edera Cover by Marcelo Frusin In this final volume collecting issues #13-24 of the acclaimed series, the mysterious secret of Blackwater Falls comes into focus when Ruth finally confronts her tragic past. Retailers: This item is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. Advance-solicited; on sale September 10 • 288 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: CHAS – THE KNOWLEDGE #2 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Goran Sudzuka Cover by Glenn Fabry A demon is loose in London, and where’s John Constantine? On a beach in Ibiza with a mai tai and a Brazilian model. That leaves Chas alone to solve a bloody mystery – but when one of his old friends goes missing and a new friend emerges to turn his life upside down, saving the city is the last thing on Chas’s overburdened mind. On sale August 6 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS MADAME XANADU #3 Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley The hands of fate keep on ticking! In the court of Kublai Khan, an ageless seer who’s taken the name Madame Xanadu tries to forget her endless past – but half the globe and nearly a millennium of history do little to conceal her from destiny. On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS NORTHLANDERS #9 Written by Jason Aaron Art by Dean Ormston Cover by Massimo Carnevale An all-new story arc begins! Lindisfarne, England: An ancient center of religion and learning, and the infamous site of the first Viking raid. Described as “demons from hell,” the Vikings kicked it off with a vicious attack on a monastery. See it all from the perspective of a native – a young Saxon boy who dreams of the larger world, of better things, of heroes and myths and foreign gods. Are the Vikings what he’s been waiting for? Featuring guest art by Dean Ormston (LUCIFER)! On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SCALPED #20 Written by Jason Aaron Art by Davide Furno Cover by Tim Bradstreet Our steamiest arc yet comes to a close as more secrets of Carol's past are revealed, including why she so deeply despises her father, Red Crow. Also, Dash makes a dark and fateful decision that will forever affect his future on the rez. On sale August 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SCALPED VOL. 3: DEAD MOTHERS TP Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera and John Paul Leon Cover by Dave Johnson In this third volume of the acclaimed series, collecting issues #12-18, undercover FBI agent Dashiell Bad Horse’s home reservation wakes up the morning after the opening of the Crazy Horse Casino to find that two women have been murdered during the night. It’s up to Dash to find the killers and, in the process, come to grips with his relationship with his own mother. Advance-solicited; on sale October 1 • 168 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS THE UN-MEN #13 Written by John Whalen Art by Mike Hawthorne Cover by Tomer Hanuka The curtain falls on the freak show. Vertigo’s strange band of mutants and misfits save the best for last in this powerfully perverse conclusion to THE UN-MEN. Cranius “The Living Brain” perpetrates his sickest crime yet, Kilcrop discovers the tragic secret of Niko’s past, and Aberrance erupts in a bloodbath that puts the carnage back in “carny.” On sale August 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS • FINAL ISSUE THE VINYL UNDERGROUND #11 Written by Si Spencer Art by Simon Gane & Ryan Kelly Cover by Sean Phillips Detective Caulfield has a proposition for the Vinyl Underground – if they can find Morrison and actually deal with what he has become. Suicide bridge and crumbling angels feature heavily in this riveting issue. On sale August 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS YOUNG LIARS #6 Written by David Lapham Art and cover by David Lapham Despite last issue’s excruciating events, Danny races to find Sadie before Truman and Annie lead her into the Pinkerton’s death trap. And what happened between Danny and Sadie in that alleyway all those months ago? As bad as you thought it was – it’s worse, as the first story arc comes to a head. On sale August 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN DELUXE EDITION BOOK 1 HC Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale The first ten issues of the award-winning series written by Brian K. Vaughan (EX MACHINA, Lost) are collected in an oversized hardcover with a new cover! Don’t miss the amazing SF epic that Stephen King called “The best graphic novel I’ve ever read.” Advance-solicited; on sale October 15 • 256 pg, FC, $29.99 US 7.0625” x 10.875” • MATURE READERS CMX THE GIRL WHO RUNS THROUGH TIME VOL. 1 Illustrated by Gaku Tsugano Original story by Yasutaka Tsutsui CMX. Based on a popular Japanese story that has been adapted into both manga and film, THE GIRL WHO RUNS THROUGH TIME shows that even though we might think the ability to change the past would be a great gift, it can also have some unexpected consequences. Kazuko is a high school senior who has no idea what she wants to do in the future. Alone one day after school, she discovers a broken beaker in the science lab. She smells something sweet in the air, passes out, and finds herself transported back to her own past! Will Kazuko use her ability to travel through time wisely or selfishly? Advance-solicited; on sale September 24 • 5” x 7.375” • 196 pg, B&W $9.99 US • TEEN THE FLAT EARTH/EXCHANGE VOL. 2 Written and Illustrated by Toshimi Nigoshi CMX. Heading back to the Wasteland, where he originally emerged from his suspended state, Kotaro encounters a nomadic group of humans who were put to sleep around the same time as he was but who “woke up” before him. He also learns why the humans were first put into hibernation. This explosive information is sure to shake up the androids! Advance-solicited; on sale August 27 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN + GO GO HEAVEN!! VOL. 7 Written and Illustrated by Keiko Yamada CMX. Tragedy strikes Shirayuki’s parents, but she has no time to process her feelings. Prince has found a way to make Shirayuki human again…but it could result in his own death! Later, the stage is set for a final confrontation with Shirayuki’s evil, all-powerful “Dark Half.” It’s not just Shirayuki’s life that’s at stake, though – the fates of both Heaven and Hell could hang in the balance! Advance-solicited; on sale September 3 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W $9.99 US • TEEN MOON CHILD VOL. 12 Written and Illustrated by Reiko Shimizu CMX. Teruto’s cunning plan to drive a wedge between his sibling, Benjamin, and her true love, Art, continues! Teruto uses his psychic powers to make Art think Benjamin is behind recent world catastrophes. Will Teruto’s plans for a Russian nuclear power plant begin the Earth’s ruin as predicted by the mer-people? Advance-solicited; on sale September 10 • 5” x 7.375” 208 pg, B&W $9.99 US • TEEN MUSASHI #9 VOL. 16 Written and Illustrated by Miyuki Takahashi CMX. In Blue Memories, #19 continues to recall an early mission with #9: to dispose of dangerous chemical weapons stolen by the Russian mafia after the fall of Communism – enough to kill the entire population of a major city. Can even Ultimate Blue overcome the Russian mob armed with deadly chemical weapons? Advance-solicited; on sale September 17 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W $9.99 US • TEEN STEEL FIST RIKU VOL. 2 Written and Illustrated by Jyutaroh Nishino CMX/FLEX COMIX. Years ago, Riku’s adoptive father, Rocky, destroyed another man’s dojo. Now the man has grown old and wealthy, but he still carries the bitterness of that incident. In fact, he’s been training his grandson to become a crack martial artist so he can get revenge. But when the grandson arrives, Rocky’s away, so Riku is forced to fight. Will this challenger finally humble the girl with the steel fist? Advance-solicited; on sale September 24 • 5” x 7.375” 162 pg, B&W $9.99 US • TEEN + TERU TERU X SHONEN VOL. 3 Written and Illustrated by Shigeru Takao CMX. As if things weren’t crazy enough, Chiyo, a female ninja from Saizo’s village, arrives in Tokyo to challenge Shinobu at the school’s upcoming athletics festival. Chiyo’s got a thing for Saizo and if she wins, she’s going to take him back home with her. Saizo may not feel the same towards Chiyo, but his adopted brother Sasuke sure does, making this whole situation even more complicated! Advance-solicited; on sale September 3 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W $9.99 US • TEEN + YOUNG MAGICIAN VOL. 13 Written and Illustrated by Yuri Narushima CMX. Besieged by attacks from hordes of magicians under the direction of Ark – the Magician King – Ibuki, Carno and Levi have gone into retreat. But they are not likely to find much peace sequestered in an ancient fortress built by a necromancer, as the remains of many souls are sealed inside. The energy from these souls has rattled Carno, and it may be too much for his volatile personality. Advance-solicited; on sale September 17 • 5” x 7.375” • 200 pg, B&W $9.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct WATCHMEN A complex, multi-layered mystery adventure, WATCHMEN is set in an 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society, and the “Doomsday Clock” – which charts the USA’s tension with the Soviet Union – is permanently set at five minutes to midnight. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the washed up but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his former crime-fighting legion – a ragtag group of retired superheroes, only one of whom has true powers – Rorschach glimpses a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future. Their mission is to watch over humanity… but who is watching the WATCHMEN? Based on the upcoming March 6, 2009, Warner Bros. movie WATCHMEN, DC DIRECT brings both long-time and new fans of WATCHMEN what they crave: collectible action figures, intricately clothed 1:6 scale deluxe collector figures, exquisitely sculpted busts, and straight-from-the-set prop replicas! All products feature movie accurate ikenesses and costume detailing! Get ready for a three-month WATCHMEN movie product extravaganza from DC Direct, beginning in January 2009 and continuing through the release of the WATCHMEN movie in March 2009. WATCHMEN MOVIE: RORSCHACH BUST This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5” tall x 3” wide x 3” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; On-sale January 21, 2009 * Bust * $69.99 WATCHMEN MOVIE: OZYMANDIAS BUST This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5” tall x 3” wide x 3” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; On-sale January 21, 2009 * Bust * $69.99 WATCHMEN MOVIE: DR. MANHATTAN 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE This 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure measures approximately 13” tall and comes with a removable black suit. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel, it also includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity. Advance-solicited; On Sale January 14, 2009 * Collector figure * $99.99 WATCHMEN MOVIE: ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT #1 These action figures, the first of two assortments totaling eight figures, are straight from the movie! Featuring exquisite sculpting and detailing, the first assortment of the WATCHMEN MOVIE action figures includes: * RORSCHACH • 6.25” h * OZYMANDIAS • 6.75” h * NITE OWL (Modern) • 6.75” h * SILK SPECTRE (Modern) • 6.5” h Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Advance-solicited; on sale January 28, 2009 * Action Figures * PI THE JOKER POKER SET A must for fans of The Dark Knight movie and The Joker – don’t miss the limited-edition prop replica, The Joker Poker Set! This unique collectors’ item includes a deck of 54 prop replica Joker cards (as seen in The Dark Knight film!) and a standard “playable” 4-suit, 54 card deck defaced by The Joker. Also included are 100 4-color poker chips in Joker-themed colors of green, purple, red and black, and 5 dice. The entire set comes housed in a black aluminum carrying case (which locks to prevent The Joker from defacing the second set of cards!), and the case is packaged in a 4-color box. A 4-color Certificate of Authenticity is also included and appears as one of the playing cards! Advance-solicited; on sale August 27, 2008 * Poker Set * $99.99 AME-COMI HAWKGIRL PVC FIGURE Designed by Udon Studios DC Direct’s wildly popular AME-COMI Heroines Vinyl Statue line continues as HAWKGIRL takes flight in 2009. Kendra Shiera Saunders is the winged huntress who takes to the sky and soars above the clouds, wielding weapons both ancient and modern against enemies old and new. This limited-edition, non-articulated, 9” PVC statue comes with a base, is packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook and is manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale January 14, 2009 * Statue * $59.99 US SINESTRO 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE “A face of metal and flesh shall speak of the secrets of the 52.Fear will rise. Willpower will gather. And a war of light will unlesash the truth behind the power of the ring.” – Book of Oa, Green Lantern (vol. 4) #20 After untold millennia, the Weaponers of Qward, Ranx the Sentient City, the Children of the White Lobe, and the Empire of Tears will rise united against the Green Lantern Corps. This is Sinestro’s hope. This is the Sinestro Corps. This 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure of Green Lantern’s number one enemy is dressed in his new, intricately designed and authentically detailed fabric costume and also carries a yellow lantern power battery to charge his fear-fueled yellow power ring! Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel, this 14” tall figure also comes with extra sets of hands and a display stand. Advance-solicited; on sale January 28, 2009 * Collector figure * $89.99 US CAST IN METAL FOR THE FIRST TIME! JLA TROPHY ROOM: GREEN LANTERN POWER BATTERY PROP REPLICA It’s what fans of Green Lantern have wanted for years – Green Lantern’s Power Battery cast in metal! Comes with a “one-size-fits-most” (size 10) metal Green Lantern ring that lights up the lantern for 30 seconds when the ring is pressed against the face of the lantern. A resin stand is also included to display the Green Lantern ring when it’s not in use. This piece can also be activated by an on/off switch and is powered by 3 AA batteries and LED bulbs, all of which are included. NOTE: Does not charge the Green Lantern Power Ring to full strength. Only the original Power Battery, currently in the possession of Green Lantern, can do that. This detailed prop replica measures approximately 12” tall x 9.75” wide x 8” deep, not including the handle. Packaged in a 4-color box, the GREEN LANTERN POWER BATTERY PROP REPLICA also includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity. Advance-solicited; on sale January 21, 2009 * Prop Replica * $395 JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA SERIES 3 ACTION FIGURES Designed by Ed Benes It’s here – the third series based on the popular DC Comics series, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, written by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Ed Benes! Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Geo-Force are the latest JLA heroes to be made into action figures! Figures included: * GREEN LANTERN • 6.75” h * WONDER WOMAN • 6.625” h * THE FLASH • 6.75” h * GEO-FORCE • 6.75” h Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. 4-color blister card packaging. Advance-solicited; on sale January 7, 2009 * Action Figures * PI BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE DESIGNED BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER Sculpted by Ray Villafane The popular BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE line of artist-inspired sculptures continues – and expands – in 2009! Hot off runs as artist of GREEN LANTERN: THE SINESTRO CORPS WAR and Superman/Batman, Ethan van Sciver lends his talents to this version of The Caped Crusader. Painted in monochromatic tones, this statue is certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct’s line of BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE statues. The statue measures approximately 6” tall x 2.5” wide x 4.5” deep. It features a Bat-logo-shaped base, and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Advance-solicited; on sale January 7, 2009 * Statue * $75 US IMAGE COMICS GOLLY! #1 story PHIL HESTER art BROOK TURNER cover ANDY BRASE The end times have been canceled, but some pockets of Hell didn’t get the memo. Heaven chooses a dimwitted, kindhearted, foul-mouthed carnival ride repairman to wage war on any demonic forces still bent on starting something come Judgment Day. Southern fried horror for fans of Preacher and The Goon. AUGUST 13 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 GUERILLAS #1 (OF 8) story BRAHM REVEL art & cover BRAHM REVEL As the Vietnam War continues to drag on, the U.S. decides to implement their new secret weapon… Monkeys! GUERILLAS is the first issue of an action-packed miniseries which follows a troop of specially trained chimpanzees and the lone human soldier brought along for the ride. AUGUST 20 • 50 PAGES • BW • $3.50 FRANK FRAZETTA’S DRACULA MEETS THE WOLF-MAN story STEVE NILES art FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA cover A FRANK FRAZETTA cover B FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA cover C NAT JONES In the wake of the legendary Count Dracula's "final" excursion to England, the bloodthirsty count finds himself on the hunt for a beautiful peasant woman in a village living in the shadows of Dracula's castle. Unfortunately for the seductive Count, someone else has eyes for the beauty, and that someone else just happens to be the fear-inspiring Wolf-Man! Prepare yourself for the battle of the year as vampire faces lycanthrope in a battle to the death! AUGUST 13 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.99 IMAGE MONSTER PILE-UP #1 story TODD DEZAGO, ALEX GRECIAN, PHIL HESTER & ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover JASON HOWARD, ANDY KUHN, RILEY ROSSMO & CRAIG ROUSSEAU ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN! FIREBREATHER! PERHAPANAUTS! PROOF! If you've heard of any of these great Image Monster series, but just haven't gotten around to reading them – we're making it easy for you! MONSTER PILE-UP #1 features ALL-NEW stories by the regular creative teams of these four titles, specially designed to tell you everything you need to know about each series in compelling tales essential to each series! This specially priced issue is not to be missed! AUGUST 6 • 24 PAGES • FC • $1.99 THE ROBERTS #1 (OF 2) story WAYNE CHINSANG art & cover ERIK ROSE “ROBERT KENNETH SPRUNGER”—The Boston Strangler and the Zodiac Killer are alive and well, living amongst the old and dying of The Shady Lane Retirement Center. Surrounded by bingo tournaments and tea times, these two notorious serial killers quietly trade "war stories" about their golden years, two seemingly parallel pasts filled with violence and victims. AUGUST 6 • 48 PAGES • FC • $5.99 THE PRO ONE-SHOT (NEW PRINTING) story GARTH ENNIS art & cover AMANDA CONNER & JIMMY PALMIOTTI BACK IN PRINT! Reintroducing the outrageous story of THE PRO in a paperback version of the deluxe hardcover edition. Just when you think GARTH ENNIS has gone too far, just when you thought it was safe to walk the streets, just when you thought no one would go near the idea of the world’s first superhero prostitute…here comes THE PRO! Plus, in “The Pro Meets the Ho,” our plucky heroine faces a super-powered “soiled dove” whose powers of perversion exceed the Pro’s own! AUGUST 6 • 72 PAGES • FC • $7.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES DEVOID OF LIFE OGN story RAFFAELE IENCO art & cover RAFFAELE IENCO Following the discovery of a mysterious hidden planet in our solar system a series of horrible deaths occur at an isolated observatory leading investigators to an alien plot that threatens all life on Earth by a guard of unstoppable ghostly alien creatures. Cinematic science-fiction/horror for fans of The Ring and The Sixth Sense by writer/artist powerhouse RAFFAELE IENCO. AUGUST 13 • 132 PAGES • FC • $14.99 INVINCIBLE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOL. 4 HC story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE Witness Invincible’s transition from new hero just starting out to an established superhero! This volume collects Invincible’s violent battle with the villainous Reanimen, the invasion attempt by the Sequids from Mars and the introduction of the Viltrumite agent, Anissa. This is a can’t-miss for any INVINCIBLE fan and a perfect addition to any bookshelf. Collects INVINCIBLE #36-47 AUGUST 6 • 336 PAGES • FC • $34.99 GØDLAND CELESTIAL EDITION, BOOK ONE HC (O/A) story JOE CASEY art & cover TOM SCIOLI NOMINATED FOR A 2008 EISNER AWARD FOR BEST GRAPHIC ALBUM REPRINT! See how the greatest cosmic superhero epic of the new century began! See Commander Adam Archer, Maxim, Basil Cronus, Nickelhead, IBOGA and more in all their oversized glory! What other book delivers the Secret Origin of the Universe? None! What other book squeezes your guts like an angry Torture-Bot? None! Only GØDLAND gives you everything you’ll ever need! Collects GØDLAND issues #1-12 plus over 40 pages of cosmic-powered, behind-the-scenes extras! 360 PAGES • FC • $34.99 HAWAIIAN DICK, VOL. 3: SCREAMING BLACK THUNDER TP story B. CLAY MOORE & STEVEN GRIFFIN art SCOTT CHANTLER, STEVEN GRIFFIN, JASON ARMSTRONG & SHAWN CRYSTAL cover STEVEN GRIFFIN Collecting the critically acclaimed first six issues of the new HAWAIIAN DICK series. The complete "Screaming Black Thunder" storyline is included, as is STEVEN GRIFFIN's solo Kahami story "The Shift." Also featuring the art of JASON ARMSTRONG (Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus, FERRO CITY) and SHAWN CRYSTAL, and the extra features that made the first two trades so popular. AUGUST 27 • 152 PAGES • FC • $14.99 NEW WORLD ORDER: DAWN OF A NEW DAY TP story GUS HIGUERA art GIUSEPPE DE LUCA & MANSYUR DARMAN cover JUAN FERREYRA Conspiracy theorists rejoice! Gus Higuera’s hit series is now collected into a MUST HAVE trade paperback geared to appeal to the intelligent fan! With expanded stories and exciting extras that make this collection stand out in the crowd! Expand your market and your mind as a new day dawns! AUGUST 13 • 128 PAGES • FC • $16.99 PX! BOOK 1: A GIRL AND HER PANDA (NEW PRINTING) story MANNY TREMBLEY & ERIC A. ANDERSON art & cover MANNY TREMBLEY BACK IN PRINT! PX! is the story of a young girl named Dahlia who – with the help of her giant and trusty Panda sidekick - sets off on an epic journey around the globe to save her missing father. Unbeknownst to our heroes, Dad has been kidnapped by Pollo, an evil goat mastermind bent on taking over the world, and it's only a matter of time before Pollo's twisted machinations will be unleashed. Will this unlikely band of misfits be able to stop Pollo in time, or is it already too late for Dalia's dad… and the world? AUGUST 13 • 168 PAGES • FC • $16.99 RUNES OF RAGNAN TP story TY GORTON art & cover JOSH MEDORS & JAY FOTOS Delve into an epic world of Viking mythology spanning more than 1,000 years. Warrior kings touch the face of Odin, an ancient Druid order pulls the puppet strings of perception, a fire giant is unleashed from the depths of Muspell, two immortal brothers fuel mankind’s warring spirit across countless centuries, and at the center one woman battles to maintain a fragile balance. Step into a reality stitched of Nordic lore…join the hunt for the Runes of Ragnan. Collects RUNES OF RAGNAN #1-4 AUGUST 6 • 136 PAGES • FC • $14.99 THE SURREAL ADVENTURES OF EDGAR ALLAN POO, BOOK 2 OGN story DWIGHT L. MACPHERSON art AVERY BUTTERWORTH cover THOMAS BOATWRIGHT It's a clash of the titans as the forces of the Nightmare King collide with the armies of Terra Somnium in a battle to decide the fate of the Dream Child! In the end, Edgar Allan Poo must stand alone to rescue his mother and prevent the dark lord from trapping him in the realm of dreams…forever. AUGUST 20 • 96 PAGES • FC • $12.99 TELLOS COLOSSAL VOL. 2 HC story TODD DEZAGO art CRAIG ROUSSEAU, THOR BADENDYCK, CIRO TOTA, MAURICET & MORE cover MIKE WIERINGO, ROB STULL & PAUL MOUNTS Collecting all the rest! This massive, oversized volume collects all other TELLOS material beyond TODD DEZAGO and MIKE WIERINGO’s original ten-issue masterpiece! With artists HOWARD PORTER, ERIC WOLFE HANSON, CARLO BARBERI, DAVE TATA and European superstar CRISSE, this book contains "Maiden Voyage", "The Last Heist", "Sons and Moons" and the three issue, "Tales of Tellos!" Complete your collection today! AUGUST 13 • 240 PAGES • FC • $39.99 ULTRA: SEVEN DAYS TP (NEW PRINTING) story JOSHUA LUNA art & cover JONATHAN LUNA A new printing of the LUNA BROTHERS’ first acclaimed hit series, ULTRA, with an all-new cover! In Spring City, where superheroes blur the line between law enforcement and celebrity, Pearl Penalosa, AKA Ultra, is a workaholic. She has earned a legion of loyal fans, a great career, and a perfect life. Or so she thinks. A chance encounter with a mysterious fortune-teller opens her world to new possibilities. AUGUST 20 • 248 PAGES • FC • $17.99 ’76 #8 (OF 8) story B. CLAY MOORE & SETH PECK art ED TADEM & TIGH WALKER cover ED TADEM In the concluding issue, Jackie Karma and the entire cast find themselves in the street brawl to end all street brawls, while in "Cool," Pete and Leon are dodging bullets as Cherry Baum and Caesar finally face off over the missing drug money. Kicking, punching, shooting and clever dialogue galore! AUGUST 6 • 32 PAGES • BW • $2.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES AMORY WARS II #3 (OF 5) story CLAUDIO SANCHEZ art GABRIEL GUZMAN cover TONY MOORE “THE SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE, PART VIII”—Mayo Deftinwolf releases the genetically altered Dragonflies, starting a bizarre mutation in the captive Coheed and Cambria, and setting Supreme Tri-Mage Wilhelm Ryan’s evil plan into stinging action. It’s all happening on Paris: Earth, as “The Amory Wars” continues – and Heaven’s Fence will NEVER be the same. AUGUST 6 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #9 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover JASON HOWARD NOW MONTHLY! Gary Hampton is on the run. His identity is public, and he is wanted for murder. His life has taken a drastic turn for the worse at a time when things seemed their darkest. Now he no longer uses his newfound abilities to help others, he must use them to stay alive! AUGUST 27 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 BOMB QUEEN V #4 (OF 6) story JIMMIE ROBINSON art & cover JIMMIE ROBINSON “THE DIVINE COMEDY,” Part Four—Bomb Queen is forced from her city of crime and travels to Littleville, the city of divine. The extroverted Queen rips through the politically-correct town searching for the killer who framed her, and clues to defeat Littleville’s Hero, The White Knight, who can beat her. AUGUST 20 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES BRIT #11 story BRUCE BROWN art NATE BELLEGARDE & ANDY KUHN cover RYAN OTTLEY & KELSEY SHANNON edited by ROBERT KIRKMAN With the rest of the heroes down for the count, the fate of Other Earth rests on the shoulders of one man! It’s Brit vs. The Emperor: Winner takes all, loser, y’know...dies. This one is not to be missed, folks! AUGUST 13 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 CHARLATAN BALL #3 story JOE CASEY art & cover ANDY SURIANO FIND ROMANTIC BLISS AT THE BALL! Love is in the air between Chuck Amok and Donnarama – a match made in Chaos Magic Heaven! But can these star-crossed lovers face up to the realities of an adult relationship? Namely, the Fire Mage known as WRATHBURN! AUGUST 20 • 24 PAGES • FC • $2.50 DEAD SPACE #6 (OF 6) story ANTONY JOHNSTON art & cover BEN TEMPLESMITH REAL SPACE. REAL TERROR. Concluding the prequel horror series to Electronic Arts' upcoming DEAD SPACE survival horror game! One by one the avenues of escape from the colony of Aegis VII are closed off. Survival seems impossible! But Neumann has a plan. Will it be their salvation? Or will the colony itself become nothing more than a dead space? AUGUST 6 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 DYNAMO 5 #16 story JAY FAERBER art & cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY Introducing the new Dynamo 5! AUGUST 13 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50 ELEPHANTMEN #17 story RICHARD STARKINGS art & cover ROB STEEN variant cover ERIK LARSEN & BOO COOK “THE MONSTER IS LOOSE!” Freed from his lonely prison cell, the Elephantman known as Tusk wanders aimlessly along the dark avenues and alleyways of Mystery City... until he is taken into the care of another lost soul, and then his problems truly begin... AUGUST 20 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99 FIREBREATHER #4 story PHIL HESTER art & cover ANDY KUHN “ALL THE BEST HEROES ARE ORPHANS” Duncan is faced with an unthinkable task in the shocking conclusion of our first story arc. Will he follow in his father’s footsteps and commit an unforgivabl