PLEASE NOTE: This is an early list distributed by Diamond; actual releases on the 24th may change. As always, store inventory is not reflected on this list.
ABSOLUTION #0-6 COMPLETE BAG SET
AVATAR PRESS INC
Christos Gage’s Absolution was one of the most buzzed about superhero series of 2009! Now you can get the entire epic story, all seven issue, in one handy bagged set! This set contains random covers of Absolution #0-6, all first printings.
ADVENTURE COMICS #8
DC COMICS
(W) JAMES ROBINSON & STERLING GATES Co-Feature (W) ERIC TRAUTMANN (A) JULIÁN LÓPEZ & CLAYTON HENRY Co-feature (A) PIER GALLO (C) FRANCIS MANAPUL
ADVENTURE COMICS ships twice this month as this spring’s Superman event “Brainiac & The Legion of Super-Heroes” starts with a prologue in #8 and reaches a boiling point in #9! Starting way back in “The Lightning Saga,” various clues have been planted about a group of Legionnaires undercover in the 21st century. Who are they and why are they here? And what does their mission have to do with the fate of New Krypton? James Robinson (SUPERMAN) and Julián López (WORLD’S FINEST) may have an answer or two! Meanwhile, in a tale of the 31st century by Sterling Gates (SUPERGIRL) and Clayton Henry (ADVENTURE COMICS), the Legion of Super-Heroes infiltrates a hidden Legion of Super-Villains base! The horrifying plans Brainiac 5 discovers inside will alter Superman’s life – FOREVER! Plus, in the co-feature by Eric Trautmann (ACTION COMICS) and newcomer Pier Gallo, learn more about General Lane’s Human Defense Corps – Earth’s best line of defense against the looming Kryptonian threat!
AGE OF REPTILES JOURNEY #3 OF 4
DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) & (A)Ricardo Delgado (C) and Jim Campbell
Things seem like they’re looking up for the herd of prehistoric herbivores forced from their home by plummeting winter temperatures. Their migration has taken them through barren lands and across the paths of deadly predators, but now, in the wake of last issue’s vicious raptor attack, they’ve found what might be a promising new home-an old- growth forest with plenty of food and shelter for all. But a hungry tyrannosaurus rex still stalks the herd, and the journey’s not over yet! Ricardo Delgado-a prolific development and storyboard artist-returns once again to his critically acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning comic series! FC 32 pages $3.50 Miniseries
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #623
MARVEL COMICS
(W) MARK WAID (A) PAUL AZACETA (C) MICHAEL LARK
Villain Variant by JOE QUINONES
The Gauntlet grows deadlier! It’s Spider-Man versus Peter Parker when the two sides of Spidey go to war! Pete’s a sworn defender of the freedom of the press–but the Web-Slinger needs to contain a certain news item about the new Vulture that could blow the city apart! 32 PGS Rated A $2.99
ASTRO CITY THE DARK AGE BOOK FOUR #2 OF 4
DC COMICS
(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Anderson (C) Alex Ross
The Dark Age explodes! Battle rages in Las Vegas and a new Super-Villain is born. Another menace arises, more dangerous than any Astro City has ever faced. Featuring the Silver Agent, Mirage, Hellhound, the Blue Knight(s), new “heroes” and more! 2 of 4 32 pg FC $3.99 US
AUTHORITY #20
DC COMICS
(W) Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman (A) Al Barrionuevo (C) Marcus To & Sandra Hope
With the Carrier streaking through space beyond their control, the newly configured Authority find themselves on Daemon’s doorstep unable to defend themselves against both incoming hostiles and a growing rebellion from within. With Jack and Christine struggling for control, the team finds salvation in the most unexpected of places.
AUTHORITY RULE BRITTANIA TP
DC COMICS
(W) Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (A) Simon Coleby, Drew Johnson, Mike Miller and others (C) Simon Coleby
The super-team created to protect Earth from threats of a global scale struggle to carry on after they fail in their mission. In this collection featuring issues #8-16 of their monthly series, find out what The Authority must do after their world is destroyed.208 pg FC $19.99 US
AVENGER DOUBLE NOVEL
SANCTUM PRODUCTIONS
The Pulp Era’s strangest mystery man returns in two more epic adventures by Paul Ernst writing as “Kenneth Robeson.” First, a snowlike powder releases a deadly plague upon the residents of New York City. Can The Avenger save the world’s greatest city from The Frosted Death? Then, a bizarre cloud emits deadly lightning bolts that kill without warning. Has an ancient Indian Rain God returned to deliver supernatural vengeance? This classic pulp reprint showcases H. W. Scott’s classic pulp covers, all the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban, and historical commentary by Will Murray. Bonus: “My Business is Death!,” Paul Ernst’s 1936 story that introduced the Avenger prototype, The Wraith.
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #42
DC COMICS
(W) SAM KIETH (A) & (C) SAM KIETH
The “Ghosts” storyline written and drawn by Sam Kieth continues with part 3 of 4! Batman and Callie become closer as they literally share their troubles when Batman goes blind! And the creature they’re fighting continues taking the two down memory lane. But can either Batman or Callie handle being forced to face the loss of their parents?
BELLADONNA (ONE SHOT)
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
The tables are turned on the worlds most beautiful-and most vicious-assassin. Gunned down, comatose in a city hospital for months, and with no clue to her identity, she eventually awakens. Fully recovered but with no memory and few clues to her past, she sets out on a dangerous journey to discover who she is-But will she like what she finds? Art for this special one-shot by Fallen Angel’s J.K. Woodward!
BLACK WIDOW PREM HC DEADLY ORIGIN
MARVEL COMICS
(W) PAUL CORNELL (A) TOM RANEY & JOHN PAUL LEON (C) ADI GRANOV
Before she steals the world’s heart in Iron Man II, get caught in the wicked web of Marvel’s sexiest and deadliest super-spy! She’s been everything from a Russian espionage agent to a Champion to an Avenger, now a skeleton from Natalia Romanova’s past is reaching out for those she’s loved and lost…and the Black Widow has many victims to choose from! From the frozen streets of Moscow to the upper stratosphere, writer Paul Cornell (CAPTAIN BRITAIN & MI3) and artists Tom Raney (DARK REIGN: HAWKEYE) and John Paul Leon (The Winter Men) deliver a globe-hopping, bone-breaking, high-tech thriller that reveals how Natalia’s shadowy past threatens all she now holds dear. Guest-starring the Winter Soldier and Wolverine! Collecting BLACK WIDOW: DEADLY ORIGIN #1-4. 112 PGS Rated T+ $19.99
BO OBAMA WHITE HOUSE TAILS (ONE SHOT)
BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS
(W) Paul Salamoff (A) Keith Tucker
From the company that brought you biocomics on Barack and Michelle Obama, comes a new bio on an unlikely public figure, Bo, the First Dog of the United States. In this 40-page Special Edition reissue of the widely successful comic, get a floor height tour of the White House from the Presidential Pup and discover who is the real “Top Dog” in Washington.
BOYS #40
DYNAMIC FORCES
So where are the good superheroes? The warriors for truth and justice, the defenders of the American way? The supes can’t all be dirtbags… can they? Meet the true heroes of The Boys’ universe, the young men and women who fight to make things right and ask nothing in return: the teenage adventurers from our far future that the world knows as SUPERDUPER! Meanwhile, convinced that Hughie was never what he seemed, Butcher goes to see the Legend- and sets something terrible in motion for our little Scots pal… Suggested for mature readers.
BOYS HC LTD ED VOL 05 HEROGASM
DYNAMIC FORCES
An evil so profound it threatens all mankind… the mightiest heroes on the planet uniting to defend us all… a secret crisis of such utter finality that a countdown to civil or infinite war seems unavoidable… but have you ever wondered what really happens during Crossovers? This volume collects all six issues of the first-ever Boys spin-off mini-series by Garth Ennis and John McCrea, with covers by co-creator Darick Robertson!
BTVS SEASON 8 TP VOL 06 RETREAT
DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Jane Espenson (W) Joss Whedon (A) Georges Jeanty (A) Andy Owens (A), Michelle Madsen (C) Jo Chen
Buffy Season Eight Volume 6 showcases the first retreat of the Slayer legion. Vampires have solid footing at the top of the totem and Slayers have been crushed to the bottom-in short, no one likes Buffy anymore . . . least of all this season’s mysterious Big Bad, Twilight, who is hot on her magical trail Now that it’s the world against Slayers, Buffy must find a way to return the status quo to . . . status quo-and keep her girls alive long enough to do it! Enter Oz, the only person/werewolf Buffy knows who is down with the suppression of magic, and can take the Slayer army off of Twilight’s magic-specific radar. With Oz’s assistance, the Slayers and Wiccans try to become “normal” through meditation and hard labor-although, not everyone sees the advantage of being magicless, namely, Willow, Giles, and Andrew. And they could be right. After all, is a peaceful life for a Slayer even possible? Oz appears in Buffy Season Eight! Collects issues #26-#30 of the ongoing series. FC 168 pages $15.99
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #33
DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Brad Meltzer (A) & (C) Georges Jeanty (A) Andy Owens (A) Michelle Madsen (C) Jo Chen
Acclaimed novelist and comics writer Brad Meltzer (The Book of Lies, Identity Crisis) continues his pivotal story arc! The Slayer army has suffered heavy losses throughout Season Eight and faced all kinds of threats new and old, but the one mystery connecting it all has been the identity of the Big Bad: Twilight. In this issue, Buffy finally confronts Twilight one on one, setting the stage for Twilight’s unmasking in Buffy #34!Brad Meltzer, series artist Georges Jeanty, and executive producer Joss Whedon up the stakes as Buffy’s most epic season yet races to a climax!FC 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing
CHEW #9
IMAGE COMICS
(W) JOHN LAYMAN (A) & (C) ROB GUILLORY
“INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR,” Part Four WTF, vampires?!?!? 32 PAGES FC $2.99
CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD LB #2 OF 6
AVATAR PRESS INC
Superstar Juan Jose Ryp unveils this ponderous new cover for this special edition first printing, which is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!
CHURCH OF HELL #3
DIAMOND COMIC DIST–ENGLAND
(W) Alan Grant (A) Glenn Fabry
Dom Ragnar hoped that his troubles were almost over, that his horrific nightmare was at last coming to an end. But Satan takes a personal interest in every sinner, and his boast is that he’s never lost one yet. The Road to Hell is wide and easy to travel, and Dom will find it much harder to get off than it ever was to get on!
CINDERELLA FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE #5 OF 6
DC COMICS
(W) CHRIS ROBERSON (A) SHAWN MCMANUS (C) CHRISSIE ZULLO
The search for the source of the black market magics takes Cinderella and Aladdin to the Fables homeland of Ultima Thule where the fall of the Adversary’s Empire has led to a bloody revolution. Back in Fabletown, Crispin Cordwainer’s new shoe designs inspire a threat from Sheriff Beast.
CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #19
DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) & (A) Timothy Truman (A) Tomás Giorello (C) José Villarrubia (C) Justin Sweet and Joseph (C) Michael Linsner
Tomás Giorello returns to full penciling duties-with the remarkable colors of José Villarrubia fleshing out each page-and Timothy Truman scripts this first episode in a new, three-issue story arc entitled “Kozaki”! After burning a few bridges and making some questionable choices, mainly fueled by jealousy over Prince Julion’s recent appearance in Khoraja and a hatred for pampered royalty and their courtly life, Conan leaves Yasmela and her palace behind. Now leading Amalric’s mercenary army, Conan is again responsible for the lives of others. But is he skilled and experienced enough to do the job right? In this issue, we’ll also discover more bleak premonitions and clues concerning Conan’s near future, when Conan and his companions leave organized mercenary life behind in order to survive as a group of raiders and looters. Such actions will undoubtedly draw the attentions of others, though, and the troubles that began for Conan in the previous “Free Companions” arc are far from over! FC 40 pages $2.99 Ongoing
CROSSED #7 Of 9
AVATAR PRESS INC
Jacen Burrows drags us into the gutter on this new cover that was previously only available at the MCM convention in London! This special edition first printing is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!
CROSSED #8 Of 9
AVATAR PRESS INC
Juan Jose Ryp serves up a Crossed Cheerleader with some attitude on this all-new cover! This edition is a first printing is limited to just 1500 copies and available for the original cover price!
CROSSED #9 OF 9 AUXILIARY ED
AVATAR PRESS INC
The super-sized bloodbath of a conclusion to the most controversial series of the year! This all-new Jacen Burrows cover on this special first printing is not to be missed and is limited to just 2000 copies and is available for the original cover price!
DAFFODIL #3 OF 3
MARVEL COMICS
(W) FRÉDÉRIC BRRÉMAUD Adapted by MARC SUMERAK (A) & (C) GIOVANNI RIGANO
Daffodil, Achilles and Globuline continue to hunt the mysterious and bloodthirsty Nosferatu who is running rampant, leaving a devastated countryside and a trail of bodies torn limb from limb behind him. If Nosferatu and his hordes cannot be stopped, his path of destruction will inevitably lead the greatest conflict between humans and vampires the world has ever seen. But Daffodil and her team are not the only ones looking for the great Count, and not everyone’s motives are so pure. She’ll have to make sure that Rotweiller, accompanied by his pack of canines, and Bones, a holy priest irresistibly attracted to the vampires’ sensuality, don’t find Nosferatu first! 48 PGS Mature $5.99
DEAD AHEAD #3 OF 3
IMAGE COMICS
(W) CLARK CASTILLO & MEL SMITH (A) & (C) ALEX NINO & MOOSE BAUMANN
“Belly of the Worm”-The conclusion to what’s sure to be the most talked about book of the year! Boarding a gigantic luxury liner to take over wasn’t supposed to be so hard especially with only four thousand fl esh hungry zombies on the loose. What will be the fate of our nine survivors on board, and will anybody be alive when it’s all over to care!?32 PAGES FC $3.99
DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #895
MARVEL COMICS
(W) CHRISTOPHER LONG (A) DALIBOR TALAJIC (C) HUMBERTO RAMOS
“HARD AS ROCK”-Off the coast of the Galápagos Islands, something hideous, something so deliciously amoral has vanquished the tranquility and shattered the peace – DEADPOOL! The legend no one can forget has been missing for years…yes, we’re talking about It! The Living Colossus, the 30-foot-tall stone statue brought to life by wheelchair-bound Robert “Bob” O’Bryan. Enlisted by O’Bryan’s niece, Deadpool takes a dive, plunging down to the ocean floor in search of the stone statue. But something more heinous than Deadpool’s thoughts when he’s watching lingerie football lurks in the ocean depths. And underwater, nobody can hear your hilarious one-liners! 32 PGS Parental Advisory $2.99
DELLEC #2
ASPEN MLT INC
(W) Frank Mastromauro & Vince Hernandez (A) Micah Gunnell (A) Rob Stull (A) Matt Hollingsworth
Tragic secrets of the past are revealed in this pulse-pounding second issue as we learn that deep wounds can never be healed-no matter how much time may pass. Meanwhile last issue, the unlawful forces of evil received a startling crash course in holy retribution from DELLEC, however, the final-and fatal–surprise was saved for DELLEC himself. Staring down death once again in crushing fashion, DELLEC unveils one of the most powerful weapons in his arsenal against the Creator’s evil!A completely brand new maxi-series brought to you by Aspen’s own Frank Mastromauro, Vince Hernandez and Micah Gunnell, along with inker Rob Stull and colorist Matt Hollingsworth, DELLEC is unlike anything Aspen has ever done before. This inventive new title is set to raise the bar on cinematic storytelling, while keeping you on the edge of your seat every hair-raising moment. Plus, to prove DELLEC’s worth, we’re introducing this new series to you at our lowest price ever! So take the chance and see why DELLEC will soon be one of the most talked about new series in comics!
DEMO VOL 2 #2 OF 6
DC COMICS
(W) BRIAN WOOD (A) & (C) BECKY CLOONAN
The acclaimed series packed with a self-contained story in each issue continues with a shockingly dark tale titled “Pangs!” Frank’s rail-thin, barely eats, lives alone, pukes at the smell of breakfast, works in an office full of idiots, avoids lunch, hates chicken, hates seafood, hates socializing… He’s completely unlike the woman at work he’s becoming obsessed with. Despite all that, though, find out just how disturbingly far Frank will go to win her heart.
DETECTIVE COMICS #862
DC COMICS
(W) Greg Rucka (A) Jock co-feature (A) Cully Hamner (C) JH Williams III
Two mystery cases collide, as Batman gets closer to finding a missing socialite while Batwoman uncovers a gruesome new villain who has grafted knives onto his skin. There will be blood – and souvenirs of victims’ flesh – in “Cutter” part 2!And in The Question’s co-feature, the unknown mastermind behind the gun-running scheme hires a professional killer to take care of some unwanted female companionship. When Zeiss sets his sights on Huntress and The Question, bullets will fly and blood will run! 40 pg FC $3.99 US
DF GREEN HORNET #1
DYNAMIC FORCES
The Green Hornet is back, and he’s “back in Black!” And trust us, you’ll see what we mean when you get this! This is one of the biggest launches of the year! This is the first time Dynamic Forces has had the opportunity to create a J. Scott Campbell RARE negative cover, and fans won’t want to miss this!
DINGO #4 OF 4
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Michael Alan Nelson (A) Francesco Biagnini
Tired of getting his ass royally kicked, Dingo goes on the offensive, with Cerberus, scores to settle, and plenty of violent family drama in tow. The riveting conclusion is here! A supernatural crime story in the vein of 100 Bullets, from the writer of Fall of Cthulhu.
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP #9 Of 24
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Philip K. Dick (A) Tony Parker
Rick Deckard is under arrest! Thanks to the notorious Nexus-6 android Luba Luft, Deckard finds himself in his biggest predicament yet. Is Deckard a human – or an android? Everything is not as it seems in this exciting issue of the Philip K. Dick masterwork that inspired Blade Runner. Covers by Moritat and Scott Keating.
DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL
SANCTUM PRODUCTIONS
(W) Lester Dent
The pulp era’s greatest superman battles evildoers in two action-packed pulp novels by Lester Dent. First, the Man of Bronze and his Iron Crew journey to Chile to investigate a bizarre series of South American earthquakes. Then, Doc Savage’s investigation of a murderous ghost bear in Mock Lake, Canada reveals a Nazi plot.
DRAGONLANCE RAISTLIN CHRONICLES OMNIBUS
WIZARDS OF THE COAST
(W) Margaret Weis & Don Perrin
Bringing the history of The New York Times best-selling Dragonlance Chronicles’ most popular character to light, The Raistlin Chronicles combines The Soulforge and Brothers in Arms.
FALL OF HULKS SAVAGE SHE-HULKS #1 Of 3
MARVEL COMICS
(W) JEFF PARKER (A) SALVA ESPIN (C) J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
Women of Marvel Variant by JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC
She’s left her apocalyptic world for this one. Her mother was a heroine, her father a rampaging HULK. What path is the Savage She-Hulk called Lyra on, and why has it led her to add her might to the Wizard’s Frightful Four? See how some of the toughest women in the Marvel Universe tip the balance of power in the Fall of the Hulks with this exciting miniseries by Jeff Parker (AGENTS OF ATLAS, FALL OF THE HULKS ALPHA) and Salva Espin (INCREDIBLE HERCULES)!32 PGS Rated T+ $3.99
FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH INK TP
DC COMICS
(W) Eric Wallace (A) Fabrizio Fiorentino (C) Brian Stelfreeze
In this collection of the 6-issue miniseries, the Tattooed Man is considered a hero for the first time in his life. At first, it’s a welcome change, but things go from bad to worse when he finds his body covered in unfamiliar tattoos with lives of their own. 144 pg FC $17.99 US
FIRST WAVE #1 OF 6
DC COMICS
(W) BRIAN AZZARELLO (A) RAGS MORALES (C) J.G. JONES
DC’s shocking new pulp universe is finally unveiled! In the shadows of the War, the roots of the Golden Tree cabal grew deep into the heart of a fallen world… and the leaders at the heart of this secret organization see no place in their utopia for heroism. Doc Savage, struggling with the loss of his father, has been blind to their advance – until now. Central City’s mysterious Spirit has caught wind of their plans as well. But whose side have the Blackhawks chosen? What is the Red Right Hand? And where is the Batman? Eisner Award winner Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, JOKER) and superstar Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS) craft a DC universe like you’ve never seen before! It’s a world with no supermen, only mortal men… Death can come at any moment, and adventure can still be found at every corner of the map! Will Doc Savage be the first to lead the coming world or the last to be crushed under its heel?
FORGETLESS #3 OF 5
IMAGE COMICS
(W) NICK SPENCER (A) W. SCOTT FORBES & MARLEY ZARCONE (C) W. SCOTT FORBES
So, how exactly does a struggling model become a professional killer? And what happens when said model-turned-killer ends up getting trashed and shooting the wrong guy – the really wrong guy? The party’s just getting started at FORGETLESS club night, but for our girl Sara, it might already be over. 32 PAGES FC $3.50
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GI JOE #15
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
The M.A.S.S. Device is activated and COBRA’s got it! A world-wide crime spree ensues as COBRA can send killers, thieves and spies anywhere in the world in an instant. No place on the planet is safe from their influence. Also, Duke and Scarlett are under arrest and another Joe is in a body bag!
GIRL COMICS #1 OF 3
MARVEL COMICS
(W) TRINA ROBBINS, DEVIN GRAYSON, ANN NOCENTI, G. WILLOW WILSON, VALERIE D’ORAZIO, LUCY KNISLEY, COLLEEN DORAN & MORE! (A) STEPHANIE BUSCEMA, MING DOYLE, NIKKI COOK, MOLLY CRABAPPLE, LUCY KNISLEY, COLLEEN DORAN & MORE!
(C) AMANDA CONNER & LAURA MARTIN
With the most controversial question in the Marvel Universe finally answered right on the cover, Marvel is proud to bring you a celebration of amazing women in comics with the first of a three issue anthology entirely created by the most talented and exciting women working in comics today, including Ann Nocenti (DAREDEVIL), Amanda Conner (Power Girl), Laura Martin (SECRET INVASION), G. Willow Wilson (Air), Devin Grayson (Nightwing), Stephanie Buscema (WEB OF SPIDER-MAN), and more! With stories featuring your favorite Marvel characters, from the Punisher to Mary Jane, don’t miss what will be the one of the most talked about series of the year! (Please note: She-Hulk would totally win).48 PGS Rated A $4.99
GOD COMPLEX #4
IMAGE COMICS
George and Sophia are safe, but Paul can’t leave the monstrous Medusa loose on this unsuspecting world. He must go back and defeat one of the most dangerous creatures of myth and legend! Is she too strong for him now that he is no longer immortal? Can he resist the temptation she brings him from the gods?
GREAT TEN #5 OF 10
DC COMICS
(W) TONY BEDARD (A) SCOTT MCDANIEL & ANDY OWENS (C) STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
With the truth behind the return of the Old Gods of China finally revealed, the team looks toward its leader – August General in Iron – to take control. But where do the General’s loyalties lie? Will he lead with his mind and satisfy mainland China – or will he follow his heart and side with Ghost Fox Killer and the rest of the team? Be here to find out!
GREEK STREET #9
DC COMICS
W) PETER MILLIGAN (A) DAVIDE GIANFELICE (C) DAVIDE FURNO
Terror, madness and the downright irrational collide as the war between the Fureys and the Chinese takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, after escaping Calypso and her pornsters, Eddie and Sandy finally meet their possible savior.
GRIMM FAIRY TALES #44
ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC
(W) Joe Brusha (C) Paul Roper
The root of the classic fairy tale The Devil’s Brother is revealed in this issue. Fenton Bruce has been at the right hand of the Devil for over a century. As a reward he’s lived a life of pleasure, wealth and excess far beyond that of any mortal man. In return he’s been forced to see and do acts of unimaginable horror for more than 100 years. All because of one moment of weakness when he made a deal that was too good to be true. A deal that essentially made him the Devil’s brother.
HORRORHOUND #22
HORRORHOUND LTD
Freddy Krueger returns to cinemas to haunt a new generation of fans and HorrorHound features a one-on-one chat with the new Springwood Slasher, including a set visit and even more interviews with the cast and crew! Plus, an all-new Video Invasion article showcasing the best VHS cover art of yesteryear, Horror’s Hallowed Grounds takes a look at classic film locations, and the latest movie, toy, DVD, comic book, and video game news!
IGNITION CITY #5 OF 5
AVATAR PRESS INC
The last Ignition City variant is another classic from series artist Gianluca Pagliarani This special first printing that is limited to just 1000 copies and is available for the original cover price!
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #24
MARVEL COMICS
(W) MATT FRACTION(A) & 50/50 (C) SALVADOR LARROCA50/50 (C) PATRICK ZIRCHER
STARK: DISASSEMBLED comes to its conclusion! The Ghost vs. Maria Hill and Pepper Potts, alone inside an empty middle school! Tony Stark and Dr. Strange vs. the end of the world, alone inside the shattered recesses of Tony’s once-great mind! After what might as well have been the entirety of the Marvel Universe coming together to get Iron Man back on his feet, can Tony himself run the last mile alone?What’s left of a man after you take him apart? 32 PGS Rated A $2.99
JACK OF FABLES #43
DC COMICS
(W) Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges (A) Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy (C) Brian Bolland
Jack Frost, all things being equal, is a much better hero than his dad. You want monsters? We got ‘em! You want quests and riches? We got ‘em in spades! You want fish men from Venus? Well…we don’t actually have those. 32 pg FC $2.99 US MATURE READERS
JSA ALL STARS #4
DC COMICS
(W) MATTHEW STURGES Co-feature (W) JEN VAN METER (A) & (C) FREDDIE WILLIAMS II
Co-feature (A) TRAVIS MOORE & DAN GREEN
The All-Stars are forced to team with the Injustice Society against Johnny Sorrow’s unearthly accomplice! And only Star Girl knows what she must sacrifice to save friend and foe alike! The hero and villain team-ups continue in the co-feature, as Liberty Belle and Hourman join their proven enemies Tigress and Icicle, who hold essential clues as to the whereabouts of the ancient mysticism embodied in the Staff of Life!
JUSTICE LEAGUE CRY FOR JUSTICE #7 OF 7
DC COMICS
(W) James Robinson (A) & (C) Mauro Cascioli
This is the big one! After the catastrophes seen in issues #5 and #6, a hero loses control, leading to an unexpected ending that will fundamentally change the lives of the World’s Greatest Heroes forever. This issue launches a major storyline in the DC Universe and is not to be missed! 7 of 7 40 pg FC $3.99 US
KEVIN SMITH GREEN HORNET #1
DYNAMIC FORCES
The Green Hornet is back and Dynamite is the new home for the avenging hero and his faithful sidekick, Kato (and, the Black Beauty, ‘natch!)! And we’re kicking things off with a BANG as we launch the first of a new series of adventures starting with the great Kevin Smith. And let’s get it out of the way, right here, right NOW – the scripts are in! Every single one! Joining Smith in bringing his unproduced screenplay to life is artist Jonathan (Black Terror) Lau as they present the one and only origin of the Green Hornet and Kato. This is the comic book version of Kevin smith’s unproduced Green Hornet film and Dynamite is the only place to get in on the action – it all begins here! Look for Matt Wagner’s Green Hornet: Year One and Brett Matthews The Green Hornet Strikes! In future issues of previews!
LAST DAYS OF ANIMAL MAN TP
DC COMICS
(W) Gerry Conway (A) Chris Batista and Dave Meikis (C) Brian Bolland
By the year 2024 Buddy’s own hometown of San Diego has struggled for years to recover from a cataclysmic typhoon. And now he must face the most vicious foe he’s seen in years – while his own powers start to fade. Collecting the 6-issue miniseries. 144 pg FC $17.99 US
MASS EFFECT REDEMPTION #3 OF 4
DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Mac Walters (W) John Jackson Miller (W) Omar Francia (A) Michael Atiyeh (C) Daryl Mandryk
Liara T’Soni finds herself both pursuing Commander Shepard’s abductors and on the run herself as Mass Effect: Redemption nears its explosive conclusion-revealing secrets crucial to the story of Mass Effect 2 along the way! The Mass Effect saga has revolutionized science fiction, and Mass Effect 2 lead writer Mac Walters brings all the same intelligence, drama, and action to this riveting adventure that tests the limits of what one friend will do to save another.
MIGHTY AVENGERS #34
MARVEL COMICS
(W) DAN SLOTT (A) NEIL EDWARDS (C) KHOI PHAM
The Mighty Avengers are poised to join the Siege on Asgard, but first they have some pretty huge issues to resolve. THOR vs. the MIGHTY AVENGERS! LOKI revealed! Someone’s off the team?! The most insane thing HANK PYM will ever do (and for Hank Pym, that’s saying a LOT)! All this and more! 32 PGS Rated A $2.99
MILESTONE FOREVER #2 OF 2
DC COMICS
(W) DWAYNE MCDUFFIE (A) JOHN PAUL LEON, DENYS COWAN, PRENTIS ROLLINS, CHRISCROSS, & ROB STULL(C) STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
You’ve read Dwayne McDuffie’s JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA arc, “When Worlds Collide”! Now find out what pushed Dharma into madness and how Dakota came to the DCU. Witness the triumphant return of some of Milestone’s original creative teams as they give you a story that no one else could!
NEMESIS THE IMPOSTORS #1 OF 4
DC COMICS
(W) IVAN BRANDON (A) CLIFF RICHARDS
For Thomas Andrew Tresser, aka Nemesis, the world of metahuman espionage is never what it seems. After his recent “reeducation” at the hands of the Global Peace Agency, Nemesis finds himself thrust back into the real world with enemies seemingly around every corner. Tasked with uncovering the truth about his mission and the true identities of those hoping to unleash a great evil on the world, Nemesis is forced to confront the fact that he may not be able to trust anybody in the universe – including himself.
NEW AVENGERS REUNION TP
MARVEL COMICS
(W) JIM MCCANN (A) DAVID LOPEZ (C) JO CHEN
Mockingbird and Hawkeye: two heroes, and former lovers, who cheated death. And now that they’re reunited from beyond the grave, they’ll have to try their hardest to keep from killing each other. It’s high-octane action and intrigue as the Mr. and Mrs. Smith of the Marvel Universe take on one of the biggest threats in the world…and each other! Thought dead when she was imprisoned on an alien world, Mockingbird’s home again – but the reunion is bittersweet as she finds that this Earth is a much harsher place than the one she left behind. The world is desperate for heroes – and after being caged for years, Mockingbird is eager to punch some bad guys. But when her ex-husband Clint Barton, the Avenger Ronin, tags along on her new secret mission, old wounds reopen fast. Can these two great heroes set aside their feelings long enough to save the day? If not, they might find it’s hard to cheat death a second time. Collecting NEW AVENGERS REUNION #1-4 and material from DARK REIGN: NEW NATION.112 PGS Rated A $14.99
NOLA #4
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Chris Gorak, Pierluigi Cothran (A) Damian Couceiro
Revenge will be hers! The stunning conclusion to this twisted post-Hurricane Katrina story that can’t be missed! Nola continues her bloody rampage through New Orleans as she puts a bullet in every problem she has in the city. From Chris Gorak (Right at Your Door) and scripted by Heroes graphic novel writer Pierluigi Cothran!
PHANTOM GENERATIONS #9
MOONSTONE
(W) Mike Baron (A) Alex Saviuk
The Slave Trail, The Phantom in chains! Join Nexus’ co-creator Mike Baron for tale somewhere in the Middle East, where an entire village is put to the sword. A young child then looks to the Phantom to get his revenge for him – against an army of scimitars and flintlocks, crocodiles, and quicksand! The jungle is unforgiving to all!
PLANETARY HC
DC COMICS
(W) Warren Ellis (A) & (C) John Cassaday
This is it – the final, spectacular hardcover collection of Warren Ellis and John Cassaday’s PLANETARY. Collecting issues #19-27 of this unique series, Volume 4 features the final battles waged by Elijah Snow, Jakita Wagner and The Drummer against the mysterious Four along with the surprise return of a key player no one could have foreseen! It’s been over a decade in the making – don’t miss this unforgettable conclusion to one of WildStorm’s most acclaimed series. 224 pg FC $24.99 US
PRELUDE TO DEADPOOL CORPS #1 OF 5
MARVEL COMICS
(W) VICTOR GISCHLER (A) ROB LIEFELD (C) DAVE JOHNSON
Witness the birth of the most important super hero team ever in a universe-spanning event that will rock the month of March! Wade Wilson has been tapped to save the Universe, and to do that he’s going to need help. Enter: The sexy-but-insecure Lady Deadpool! The devious-but-lovable Headpool (a.k.a. the Zombie Deadpool Head)! The bratty-but-brilliant Kidpool! And the irascible mutt known as Dogpool! Individually, they’re, well, kind of messed up, but together, they’re the unstoppable force know as DPC.
PUNISHER MAX BUTTERFLY #1
MARVEL COMICS
(W) VALERIE D’ORAZIO (A) & (C) LAURENCE CAMPBELL
A lurid tell-all book leads the Punisher on the trail of a hitwoman marked for death. Who is Butterfly? And will the Punisher be her salvation, her temptation, or her damnation? Author Valerie D’Orazio and artist Laurence Campbell unload a full barrage of mayhem in this blood-soaked one-shot. 40 PGS Explicit Content $4.99
REALM OF KINGS SON OF HULK #2 OF 4
MARVEL COMICS
(W) SCOTT REED (A) MIGUEL ANGEL MUNERA SANCHO (C) ALEX GARNER
Hail Galactus, Herald to the Son of the Hulk?! As the SON OF HULK, Hiro-Kala, sets loose a chain of events that forever alters Jarella’s World and threatens the entire sub-atomic Microverse, a vision reveals his future metamorphosis into a god-like being, with an enslaved Galactus at his control! As his dark destiny unfolds, Commander Rann and Princess Mari arrive on the planet K’ai, as Rann’s obsessive quest to find an Enigma Force cure to his deadly radiation disease finally takes it’s toll… but are they too late? BOOK II of “THE CONQUEST OF JARELLA’S WORLD” 32 PGS Parental Advisory $3.99
SAM KIETH SKETCHBOOKS VOL 01
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
From the mind of Sam Kieth comes a behind-the-scenes peek at 48 pages of unseen art, collected from his moldy collection of sketchbooks dating back 25 years. Featuring pen, pencil, brush, feathers, straws, twigs, watercolor, acrylic, glue, sand, mud, grease, dirt, garbage, and any other debris handy. Enjoy everything: tons of unpublished sketches, pin-ups, thumbnails, and visual tangents.
SAVAGE WORLDS RPG DARING TALES ADVENTURE #1
Daring Tales of Adventure: Compendium 1 contains five two-fisted pulp adventures designed for the Savage Worlds roleplaying game. Each adventure in this popular series sees your heroes globetrotting the world in search of ancient relics, long-abandoned tombs, and thwarting evil plots.
SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL
SANCTUM PRODUCTIONS
“Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!” The Knight of Darkness combats supercrime in two action-packed pulp thrillers by Walter B. Gibson writing as “Maxwell Grant.” First, a tip from a dying mobster sets Cliff Marsland and The Shadow on the trail of The Condor and his deadly army of evil. Then, The Shadow journeys to the Windy City to wage war against Chicago Crime and yet another “finger” of the murderous crime cabal called the Hand. This instant collector’s item showcases both of George Rozen’s color pulp covers, the classic interior illustrations by Tom Lovell and Edd Cartier, and commentary by pulp historian Will Murray.
SPARTA USA #1 OF 6
DC COMICS
(W) DAVID LAPHAM (A) & (C) JOHNNY TIMMONS
There’s never been a more American town than Sparta. In Sparta they believe in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness through treachery, blackmail and murder – just like the Maestro taught them as he learned it from the U.S. President. Sparta is such a great place that no one ever thinks of leaving. It’s been three years since anyone’s tried, and he was never heard from again…until today.
Today, Godfrey McLaine, the greatest quarterback in Sparta’s history, has returned bigger, taller and redder than when he left. He’s also armed with a secret that will expose the rotten core of the American Dream. Award-winning writer David Lapham (YOUNG LIARS, STRAY BULLETS) and artist Johnny Timmons (Wolverine) deliver a unique take on what it means to be an American!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
SPAWN #196
IMAGE COMICS
(W) TODD McFARLANE (A) ROB LIEFELD & TODD McFARLANE (C) GREG CAPULLO
In the conclusion of SPAWN: ENDGAME, reporter Marc Rosen connects the miracle patient stories to the new SPAWN, Jim Downing, as detectives Sam, Twitch and Rowand discover the association between Downing’s awakening, Bill Winston’s suicide and the Nortego crime syndicate. 32 PAGES FC $2.95
SPIDER-MAN AMERICAN SON TP
MARVEL COMICS
(W) JOE KELLY (A) PHIL JIMENEZ, PAUL SIQUEIRA, MARCO CHECCHETTO, DALE EAGLESHAM & STEPHEN SEGOVIA (C) PHIL JIMENEZ
A son of privilege. A son of prestige. And a total basket case. From Harry Osborn’s youngest days, he has lived in the shadows of a powerful and narcissistic father. Always seeking approval that never came. Always hiding in the corners of shame. Always being reminded that, no matter what he did, he could never measure up – a fact of life made even worse when what you need to measure up to is the on-again, off-again insanity of the Green Goblin! But now, it’s time for Harry Osborn to become the son his dad always wanted him to be, to take the responsibility of being an Osborn seriously. It is time to step into the armor of the American Son and fight for what is right. And what is right is always what Norman wants. Papa has never been prouder – but will Harry, Peter Parker or anyone else around them be able to live with his choice? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #595-599 and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN EXTRA! #3.136 PGS Rated A $16.99
SPIDER-MAN NOIR EYES WITHOUT A FACE #4 OF 4
MARVEL COMICS
(W) DAVID HINE & FABRICE SAPOLSKY (A) CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO (C) PATRICK ZIRCHER; Variant by DENNIS CALERO
The brutal and relentless Crime Master is the least of the Spider-Man’s concerns! As the bloody wave of violent crime spreads across the city, Peter Parker discovers the greater monster is the eminent biologist, Dr. Otto Octavius! If Spider-Man lives to escape the grisly clutches of New York’s most dangerous killer, will he survive a final encounter against the heartless, death-dealing scientist? 32 PGS Rated T+ $3.99
STARR SLAYER TP A STARR IS BORN
MARVEL COMICS
(W) DANIEL WAY (A) RICHARD CORBEN (C) RICHARD CORBEN
You want barbarian action? You got it! Nomad. Slave. Warrior. King. All of these describe the man known today as Starr the Slayer. But before he was any of those, he was simply an idea floating around in the head of Len Carson, a pulp novelist with ambitions of literary greatness. His dreams dashed and his career on the skids, Carson makes the fateful decision to revisit his most famous creation. But what he never expected was for his creation to revisit him…in person! Let the smashing and slicing commence! Collecting STARR THE SLAYER #1-4. 96 PGS Explicit Content $19.99
STARSTRUCK #7
IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC
There are plenty of fish in the sea, but only the empath fish girls at Uncle Bob’s Fantanimalland can read minds! Chubby little Bronwyn eats food meant for the Mystic Nyts of the Sea, unlocking latent psychic powers while Ronnie, meanwhile, has a plan to scare Brigade Academy Cadets away from the Veil’s property in Neutral Zone 8.
STEPHEN KINGS N #1 OF 4
MARVEL COMICS
(W) MARC GUGGENHEIM (A) & (C) ALEX MALEEV
There is something unearthly and mysterious deep in Ackerman’s Field in rural Maine. There is a Stonehenge-like arrangement of seven stones with a horrifying EYE in the center. And whatever dwells there in that strange, windswept setting may have brought about the suicide of one man… and harbor death for the OCD afflicted “N.”, whose visits to the field have passed beyond compulsion into the realm of obsession. Based on the chilling short story from the recent Stephen King collection, JUST AFTER SUNSET, this adaptation will provide nightmares aplenty. Just keep counting the stones…keep counting…counting…32 PGS Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory $3.99
STOOGE PILE GN
DRAWN & QUARTERLY
(W) & (A) Set Scriver
Seth Scriver’s work is filled with lumpy men and women plucked from rural Canada: thick mustaches, plaid shirts, and winter caps exchanging non-sequiturs and one-liners. Airbrushed Garfields, packs of wild dogs, flocks of birds, and more packs of wild dogs race through Scriver’s paintings and drawings. Scriver exemplifies a modern cartoon painting aesthetic, a type of fantasy world created through a stream-of-consciousness drawing style.
STRANGE TALES HC
MARVEL COMICS
(W) & (A)PETER BAGGE, NICK BERTOZZI, MOLLY CRABTREE, JOHN LEAVITT, NICHOLAS GUREWITCH, JASON, JAMES KOCHALKA, MICHAEL
KUPPERMAN, JUNKO MIZUNO, PAUL POPE, JOHNNY RYAN, DASH SHAW, MAX CANNON, JACOB CHABOT, JONATHAN HICKMAN, R. KIKUO JOHNSON, MATT KINDT, TONY MILLIONAIRE, JIM RUGG, BRIAN MARCUA, JOHONEN VASQUEZ, JEFFREY BROWN, CHRIS CHUA, BECKY CLOONAN, PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER, JONATHAN JAY LEE, COREY LEWIS, STAN SAKAI & JAY STEPHENS (C) CHIP KIDD
Marvel is proud to present an oversized hardcover of this hotly anticipated anthology showcasing Marvel’s greatest characters re-imagined by the best and brightest talents working in independent comics today. Don’t miss what’s sure to be one of the most exciting collections of comics short stories ever produced! Packed with a stunning array of the best, most exciting cartoonists on the planet-showcasing the Marvel Heroes as you’ve never seen them before!Featuring the long-awaited Peter Bagge “Incorrigible Hulk.” Collecting STRANGE TALES #1-3, THE MEGALOMANIACAL SPIDER-MAN and material from ALL SELECT COMICS 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL.
200 PGS Parental Advisory $29.99
SUPERGOD #2 OF 5
AVATAR PRESS INC
The Soviet Supergod lives on As Novaya Goraj fights for the motherland on this new cover from series artist Garrie Gastonny! This special edition first printing is limited to just 2000 copies and available for the original cover price!
SUPERMAN BRAINIAC TP
DC COMICS
(W) Geoff Johns (A) Gary Frank & Jon Sibal (C) Gary Frank
The amazing “Brainiac” storyline from ACTION COMICS #866-870 is collected in this spectacular new paperback! This is the hard-hitting story that revitalized Brainiac and set the stage for the storyline “New Krypton.” 128 pg FC $12.99 US
SWAN VOL 15
DC COMICS
(W) & (A) Kyoko Ariyoshi
CMX. Everyone is stunned when Leonhardt decides to quit, rather than dance with a partner other than Masumi. Just when all seems lost, another famous choreographer jumps at the chance to have the duo perform for him instead. Meanwhile, Lucien is starting to fall for Masumi. When a serious illness sidelines this would-be suitor, will Masumi be able to stay focused on ballet?184 pg B&W $9.99 US EVERYONE
SWEET TOOTH #7
DC COMICS
(W) JEFF LEMIRE (A) & (C) JEFF LEMIRE
As Jepperd hits rock bottom, memories of his chilling past resurface. And Gus finally comes face-to-face with the ominous Dr. Singh, a man at the center of the post-apocalyptic mystery.
SWORD #22
IMAGE COMICS
(W) JOSHUA LUNA (A) & (C) JONATHAN LUNA
Dara and Malia clash in New York City. Malia gives Dara more insight into Demetrios’ past, in hopes of deterring her from avenging her father. How will Dara react? And how will the people react to this battle of epic proportions? 32 PAGES FC $2.99
TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP VOL 06 GOUGE AWAY NEW ED (MR)
DC COMICS
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos and others (C) Darick Robertson
Spider Jerusalem is hot on the trail of the horrifying truth behind the newly elected President’s campaign, all from issues #31-36. 144 pg FC $14.99 US MATURE READERS
ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS #5
MARVEL COMICS
(W) MARK MILLAR (A) & (C) CARLOS PACHECO
It’s an all out super hero throw-down! Captain America and The Avengers face-off as the dreaded Red Skull plots universal mayhem! How will Fury’s death squad cope with the legend and his son? The world as we know it is on the line! Join superstars MARK MILLAR and CARLOS PACHECO for the next mind-blowing chapter!32 PGS Parental Advisory $3.99
ULTIMATE COMICS NEW ULTIMATES #1
MARVEL COMICS
(W) JEPH LOEB (A) & (C) FRANK CHO
If only a few super heroes survived the Ultimatum — who is left to become the next super powered team to be reckoned with? The NEW Ultimates! With Thor gone, Loki takes his revenge unleashing the worst of Asgard on Earth. Iron Man must gather the heroes for their biggest Ultimates adventure yet. But who has made the final cut? And who can’t be trusted? The Ultimates face evil once again and you’ll never guess the new enemies they’ll find…or should we say old friends? Superstar creators, JEPH LOEB and FRANK CHO (in his Ultimate Comics debut!) bring you the new face of the Ultimate line in NEW ULTIMATES: THOR REBORN! 32 PGS Parental Advisory $3.99
UNDERGROUND #5 OF 5
IMAGE COMICS
(W) JEFF PARKER (A) & (C) STEVE LIEBER
MINISERIES CONCLUSION! Wes and Seth have come to the end of the line- and so has Harden. As everyone converges upon the entrance to Stillwater Cave up above, the conflict below reaches a very final conclusion. 32 PAGES FC $3.50
WARLORD #12
DC COMICS
(W) MIKE GRELL (A) & (C) MIKE GRELL
Death could not stop him! Shamballah has been destroyed, Deimos is resurrected and The Warlord is…defeated? A hero will die – but will the legend live on? The coming months will reveal all as DC’s finest fantasy epic throws away the rulebook and takes a turn you never saw coming!
WITCHBLADE #135
IMAGE COMICS
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (C) Sejic, Darick Robertson
“Pantheon” Part 2 of 3, Guest-starring Aphrodite IV! The android assassin Aphrodite IV is back in town and Sara’s confrontation with the cold-blooded killer will force her to face her own actions during “War of the Witchblades.” Featuring a cover by series artist Sejic and a variant cover by Darick Robertson (The Boys)! Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series
WOLVERINE WEAPON X #11
MARVEL COMICS
(W) JASON AARON (A) & (C) RON GARNEY
“TOMORROW DIES TODAY” PART ONE-Beginning an epic, action-packed arc featuring the debut of an all-new, all-different Deathlok. Killer cyborgs have come from the future to kill the heroes of today, while Wolverine embarks on an international pub crawl with a certain recently reborn Sentinel of Liberty. Beer and bullets galore!32 PGS Parental Advisory $3.99
X-MEN FOREVER TP
MARVEL COMICS
(W) CHRIS CLAREMONT (A) PAUL SMITH & STEVE SCOTT(C) TOM GRUMMETT
As the X-Men attempt to recoup from brutal recent events, they’re tested by an unlikely obstacle. Meanwhile, something big has surfaced in South America-an enemy the battered X-Men will have to face head-on! Kitty, Jean Gray, Beast, Nightcrawler and Rogue join S.H.I.E.L.D. leader Nick Fury on an investigation into mysterious occurrences deep in the jungle. While investigating a familiar enemy, Fury recalls a mission from his past, when he served with an old friend, a Canadian soldier named Logan. Collecting X-MEN FOREVER #6-10.120 PGS Rated A $16.99
X-MEN HOPE #1
MARVEL COMICS
(W) DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI (A) & (C) STEVE DILLON
Hope Summers could be the much-heralded “messiah” who will save mutantkind from extinction…or she could just be some poor kid, caught in the wrong place at the wrong time(s). Either way, since her infancy she’s been raised by mutant soldier Cable in a hostile, dying future Earth — and she’s had to learn some hard lessons along the way. Now, Duane Swierczynski and Steve Dillon bring you four thrilling, untold tales from Hope’s future past as she grapples with vicious snipers, robot wolf packs, mutant rats, and even Cable himself. This is the place to start if you want to know what the X-Men’s future “messiah” is made of. 32 PGS Rated T+ $2.99
X-MEN NOIR MARK OF CAIN #4 OF 4
MARVEL COMICS
(W) FRED VAN LENTE (A) & (C) DENNIS CALERO
“The notorious cat burglar Katherine ‘Kitty’ Pryde was already legendary, at her tender age, for slipping in and out the most tightly guarded buildings as if walking through walls. But duping the headquarters of the Office of National Emergency would be a challenge even for her considerable talents…” 32 PGS Parental Advisory $3.99
ZORRO #20
DYNAMIC FORCES
Zorro continues to wage war and chaos against the bullying oppressors of California, but those in command have had enough of the rogue and plot desperately to destroy him and his crusade once and for all!