PREVIEWS VOL. XV #11 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #1 (JANUARY 2006) 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 from a myriad of publishers, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from March 2006 through May 2006! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #29 Each issue of Marvel Previews will be a comic book-sized, 96-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel’s upcoming releases, PLUS a full 22-page story in each issue — either a special advanced preview of an upcoming blockbuster new project, or a sold-out, jumping-on point issue from one of their hottest books! It’s your one source for advanced Marvel solicitations! This Janaury issue features items scheduled to ship in March 2006! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #1 (JANUARY 2006) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late December 2005 for items on sale in March 2006. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #1 (JANUARY 2006) Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in 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 PREMIERE VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #1 JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and TRAVIS CHAREST (Cover) On sale January 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 On the planet Taris, a young Padawan named Zayne has been framed for a heinous and brutal crime against the Jedi order. Suddenly a wanted fugitive and on the run from his Jedi Masters, Zayne is forced to ally himself with the under-city’s criminals, con artists, and petty thieves he’d previously vowed to bring to justice. Staying alive is the first order of business and if he’s ever to clear his name, Zayne must make this new alliance work … providing he survives the experience. • To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, Dark Horse is completely relaunching its Star Wars publishing line. This series is the first of many new titles to come. • A new ongoing monthly series written by John Jackson Miller (Iron Man) and illustrated by Brian Ching (Star Wars Obsession), set eight thousand years before the rise of the Empire and the fall of Anakin Skywalker (and four years prior to the events in the Knights of the Old Republic video game). • A great starting point for anyone interested in following the Star Wars saga beyond the films. • Cover by fan-favorite artist Travis Charest (WildC.A.T.S., WildC.A.T.S/X-Men)! STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 5 TPB JEREMY BARLOW (W), RON MARZ (W), BRANDON BADEAUX (P), JEFF JOHNSON (P), JOE CORRONEY (P), ADRIANA MELO (P), NICOLA SCOTT (P), and MICHAEL ATIYEH (Color) On sale February 22, SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10", $14.95 Luke Skywalker fights side-by-side with a shipwrecked veteran from the Clone Wars, Han Solo’s flirtations with an old flame land him in the fire, and BoShek (the galaxy’s second-coolest smuggler) attracts a whole lotta blaster fire from Rebels and Imperials alike in this collection featuring some of the most unexpected stories in the era of the Empire! Whether it’s BoShek transporting an innocent-enough looking girl, Han making a supply run for the resource-strapped Alliance, or Luke flying escort for a Rebel Intelligence team on a supposedly deserted planet, these adventures may start as routine missions, but their endings are anything but predictable! • These classic era tales of the original trilogy’s hottest stars are not to be missed! ALSO AVAILABLE STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 1 TPB by Scott Allie and Ryan Benjamin SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19438) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 2—DARKLIGHTER TPB by Paul Chadwick, Doug Wheatley, and Tomás Giorello SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN040069) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 3—THE IMPERIAL PERSPECTIVE TPB by Welles Hartley, Paul Alden, Jeremy Barlow, Ron Marz, Davidé Fabbri, Patrick Blaine, and more! SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL040057) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 4—THE HEART OF THE REBELLION TPB by Judd Winick, Ron Marz, Welles Hartley, Randy Stradley, Paul Chadwick, Davidé Fabbri, Tomás Giorello, Adriana Melo, Christian Dalla Vecchia SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC040058) . . . $17.95 *************************** CONAN #24 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and TONY HARRIS (Cover) On sale January 18, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Eisner-award-nominated artist Cary Nord and Eisner-Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart return to Conan to launch a brand-new story arc by Kurt Busiek building up to the adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s original Conan yarn, “The Hall of the Dead.” Fresh from his triumphs in the City of Thieves with a willing, wanton wench at his side, Conan’s out for the good life—drinking, debauchery, and a nighttime looting spree so unrestrained that even the crowned heads of Zamora are displeased. All this attention-getting sets a rogue as wily as Conan on his tail, and if that wasn’t enough, the Cimmerian’s ways might just place him on the business end of an entire army. • A perfect jumping-on point for new readers, featuring a new stage in Conan’s life! • Wizard Book of the Month—March 2005! • Cover by Eisner-award winner Tony Harris, white-hot artist of Ex Machina! CONAN AND THE DEMONS OF KHITAI #4 (OF 4) AKIRA YOSHIDA (W), PAUL LEE (A), and PAT LEE (Cover) On sale January 4, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The ultimate battle begins as King Conan crosses blades with the demonic swordsman who has been terrorizing the kingdom of Khitai from his haunted monastery. While these two warriors engage in mortal combat, an even greater evil reveals itself, a darkness that threatens to consume first the Far East, and then the world, unless Conan can make the necessary sacrifice to end its reign of misery. Superstar artist Pat Lee provides the cover for this final installment of the tale that explores King Conan’s travels to the exotic eastern lands of Khitai. MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS: THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST #9 BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (W), HOWARD CHAYKIN (W), STUART MOORE (W), JASON ALEXANDER (A), JED DOUGHERTY (A), PHIL WINSLADE (A), BRIAN BOLLAND (Cover), and more! On sale January 11, FC, 80pg, $8.95 For the first time in the illustrious illustrated history of Michael Chabon Presents The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist, the mysterious Luna Moth takes center stage! Kicking it off is a stunning image of our heroine by regular cover artist Brian Bolland. Writer Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways) returns with the second installment of their ongoing feature “The Escapists”! This chapter also introduces rising star Jason Alexander (Damn Nation, Tales of the Vampires) as a new regular contributor to the feature! Next, Luna Moth takes her faithful readers on a mind-bending tour of “The Library of Consciousness” as curated by the good Messrs. Howard Chaykin and hot new artist Jed Dougherty. Decades worth of Luna Moth incarnations materialize and battle over a malicious sprite, but why? Also in this issue, Stuart Moore and Phil Winslade present their own version of the Adams/O’Neil “relevant comics” of the 1970s with “Union City Blues.” Fitting neatly into the Sunshine Comics era of the Escapist series, our blue-suited hero appears in this story of Nixon, unions, and a thinly disguised gonzo journalist. EMILY THE STRANGE #3: THE DARK ISSUE COSMIC DEBRIS (W/A) On sale March 22, b&w w/red, 48pg, $7.95 In the third issue of Dark Horse’s hottest new series, Emily ushers readers through forty-eight pages of weird, kooky, and hilarious stories all focused on the dark. To most people, journeying to “the dark side” might seem like a bad thing. But to Emily, the dark side is the perfect place to go on all sorts of wild adventures with her posse of black kitties. Join Emily, Mystery, Sabbath, Nee Chee, and Miles as they journey to the dark side of the moon, meet photogenic monsters in the dark room, and explain exactly why there are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark! • Emily the Strange is the star of a best-selling line of merchandise and fashion accessories from the creative brain trust known as Cosmic Debris. • The first issue of the Emily the Strange comic sold out instantly, going back for a second printing! • Each issue of Emily includes an especially strange bonus—sticker pages, a poster, a punch in the nose. You never know with Emily! LITTLE LULU: LATE FOR SCHOOL TPB JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A) On sale February 8, SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $9.95 Long hailed as one of the best (and funniest) comic books ever published, Little Lulu is once again a reading staple for kids of all ages thanks to these new collections of the classic material! Whether she’s spinning the tallest tale of her life to sooth the savage neighbor tot Alvin, hatching schemes to invite both friends AND enemies to her birthday party, or winning prizes in a ski-jump contest she hasn’t even entered, Little Lulu’s adorable antics will leave you breathless with laughing and eager to keep reading! • Long heralded as one of the best comic books ever published for readers of all ages, Little Lulu is back! For years, fans and collectors have scrambled to find the rare original issues of these comic-book gems, but thanks to Dark Horse Books, the hilarious adventures of sassy “Little Lulu” Moppet are now readily accessible to new readers, diehard fans, and kids of all ages! ALSO AVAILABLE LITTLE LULU by John Stanley and Irving Tripp Long before the days of pint-sized, chemically powered, supergirl trios, there was one very special little girl who earned generations of fans and helped make the world a better place using only her natural smarts, her big heart, and a healthy dose of sass. From her first appearances in The Saturday Evening Post in the mid-1930s through her current long-running daily cartoon show on HBO Family, Little Lulu has been a beloved cultural icon all over the world. Now, Dark Horse Books is proud to present—for the first time ever—the complete run of classic Marge’s Little Lulu comics in a reader-friendly series of affordable paperback volumes. LITTLE LULU: LULU TAKES A TRIP SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (NOV040024) . . . $9.95 LITTLE LULU: MY DINNER WITH LULU SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (JAN050061) . . . $9.95 LITTLE LULU: SUNDAY AFTERNOON SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAR050048) . . . $9.95 LITTLE LULU: IN THE DOGHOUSE SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAY050023) . . . $9.95 LITTLE LULU VINYL FIGURE 8” vinyl figure . . . $17.99 TUBBY VINYL FIGURE 8” vinyl figure . . . $17.99 ********************************* KONG: 8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD MOVIE ADAPTATION #2 (OF 3) CHRISTIAN GOSSETT (W) and DUSTIN WEAVER (A) On sale January 25, FC, 40pg, $3.99 Filmmaker Carl Denham and his crew battle against a growing onslaught of terrors from a world long thought lost in their desperate but determined mission to rescue actress Ann Darrow from the dark heart of the Island of the Skull. Little do they know that nothing they face, be it savage islanders or bloodthirsty dinosaurs, will prepare them for the revelation of the mighty wonder in whose clutches Ann truly remains—King Kong! Based on the eagerly anticipated motion picture by Peter Jackson, this three-issue comics adaptation captures all of the action, all of the romance, and all of the terror of the 8th Wonder of the World! PERHAPANAUTS #3 (OF 4) TODD DEZAGO (W), CRAIG ROUSSEAU (A), and RICO RENZI (C) On sale January 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 In our continuing effort to NOT tell you what happens in upcoming issues, today we field a letter from one of our avid readers. Dear Perhapa-dudes, Since the chupacabra originally comes out of Latin-American folklore, shouldn’t Choopie speak with an outrageous Mexican accent like Speedy Gonzales? “He like my seester, I theenk.” It would be so much funnier like that. Your numero uno amigo, Davy Glasmer Dengen’s Creek, Iowa Dear Davy, Good question. But no.While the legend of the goatsucker does have its origins in Central American culture, Choopie was just a blood-sucking beast when he was first captured. It wasn’t until he was exposed to the Evolvo-Ray that Choopie began to develop basic language skills. He was then exposed to countless hours of American television. That’s where he learned to talk. Thanks for writing and don’t forget to order The Perhapanauts #3. It will be much better than this solicit. And it’ll have pictures. Sincerely, Todd and Craig H. G. WELLS’ THE WAR OF THE WOLRDS HC IAN EDGINTON (W) and D’ISRAELI (A) On sale March 22, HC, 72pg, FC, 7" x 10", $14.95 From the pen of legendary science fiction author and futurist, H. G. Wells ... Dark Horse Comics is proud to present Ian Edginton and D’Israeli’s adaptation of the most famous science fiction novel of all time—The War of the Worlds! In the closing years of the nineteenth century, the genteel tranquility of Victorian England is shattered by the arrival of an invasion force from the red planet—Mars! Methodical and merciless, the Martians are intent on nothing less than the conquest and subjugation of the human race. Told from the point of view of an ordinary man caught up in the carnage and chaos, we witness firsthand how the then-greatest empire in the world is brought to its knees by the Martians’ cool alien intellect and the implacable heat ray! • This 72-page graphic novel has been adapted and abridged from the original novel by writer Ian Edginton and artist D’Israeli—the creative team behind Scarlet Traces, the critically acclaimed sequel to Wells’ novel and the eagerly anticipated series Scarlet Traces: The Great Game. NEXUS ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 HC MIKE BARON (W) and STEVE RUDE (A) On sale February 22, HC, 216pg, FC, 7" x 10 1/2", $49.95 In this second volume of the acclaimed and multiple Eisner Award-winning series, reluctant vigilante Nexus—AKA Horatio Hellpop—sets out with the gregarious warrior Judah Maccabee for a drinking man’s tour of the galaxy. They are soon waylaid when Judah, well past the legal blood-alcohol limit for operating a spacecraft, gets the pair sucked into a black hole! But instead of meeting their untimely end, they meet … the Badger?! Meanwhile, back on the moon Ylum, the plot thickens with mysterious ruins, a coerced presidential election, and Ursula X. X. Imada’s relentless espionage. The last thing this refugee population needs while Nexus is out of commission is the reappearance of mass murderer Claudius the Slaver, and guess who’s coming for dinner! • Printed on high-quality paper stock, and features a new painted cover by Steve Rude. • Collects issues #5 and #6 of Nexus Volume 2 from Capital Comics and issues #7 through #11 of Nexus Volume 2 from First Comics. TARZAN: THE JOE KUBERT YEARS VOLUME 2 HC JOE KUBERT (W/A) On sale February 22, HC, 208pg, FC, 6 1/4" x 10 1/4", $49.95 A stunning, five-part adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ The Return of Tarzan highlights this archival collection, which reprints Joe Kubert’s Tarzan comics, issues 215 through 224. With color restoration based off of Tatjana Wood’s original colors, this beautiful hardcover is a must-have for fans of pulse-pounding adventure tales and students of the graphic narrative. Writing, drawing, and editing a monthly Tarzan comic-book series in the 1970s, Joe Kubert was able to illustrate the adventures of his childhood hero and produce some of the most engaging pages of his career. Tarzan: The Joe Kubert Years Volume 2, also includes “Death is My Brother,” “The Renegades,” “The Black Queen,” and other dynamic stories inspired by Burroughs’ classic books. • Reprinting Tarzan issues #215-#224 (originally published by DC Comics) • Introduction by Joe Kubert! • A great reference tome for students of comics art and the human form in action! THE ART OF USAGI YOJIMBO TPB STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale February 22, SC, 200pg, b&w w/FC, 9" x 12", $29.95 In the tradition of the celebrated collections The Art of Sin City and The Art of Hellboy, Dark Horse is proud to showcase the work of multi award-winning creator Stan Sakai in The Art of Usagi Yojimbo, offered in a softcover format for the first time. The sold-out hardcover edition, timed to coincide with the twentieth anniversary of the creation of Sakai’s signature character, Usagi Yojimbo, was met with an overwhelming response from thousands of fans around the world. This softcover edition will be printed on the same high-quality paper stock and will feature scores of never-before-seen pieces, a long out-of-print twelve-page primer illustrating how Stan creates each of his Usagi stories, forty-eight full-color pages of Stan’s beautiful painted artwork, and more. Additionally, some of the biggest names in comics pay tribute to their favorite rabbit ronin in a fantastic gallery section, with pinups by Frank Miller, Geof Darrow, Jeff Smith, Sergio Aragonés, and Matt Wagner, among others! • The Art of Usagi Yojimbo HC was nominated for Eisner Awards in the categories of Best Publication Design and Best Comics-Related Book while selling out in less than six months! USAGI YOJIMBO #90 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale January 25, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Master cartoonist Stan Sakai digs into a ghost story in this issue of Usagi Yojimbo! Shortly after escaping their enslavement at the territory’s edge, Usagi and the Geishu bodyguard Tomoe return to Lord Noriyuki’s castle only to be greeted by a savage murder. The victim was a member of a trade delegation sent by Lord Kojima, and all evidence implicates a maid who died ten years ago! Unless Tomoe and the long-eared ronin can solve this mystery, treaty negotiations will dissolve completely … and another throat may be clawed out. What is the dark story behind the ghost of Geishu Castle? The hauntings begin in this first half of a two-part story, “The Ghost in the Well”! Usagi Yojimbo was nominated for four Eisner Awards in 2005, including Best Writer/Artist for Sakai! Action/Adventure, Science Fiction PREDATOR: FOREVER MIDNIGHT NOVEL JOHN SHIRLEY (W) On sale February 8, SC, 250pg, 4 3/16" x 6 3/4", $6.99 The year is 2117,A.D. Humanity has seized the stars, using reverse-engineered alien technology to explore the far reaches of space. For a hundred years the Predators, sadistic extraterrestrial hunters, have been a dim memory. For a hundred years, we’ve been safe. That ends now. Cast in daylight for years at a time, the almost eternally lit jungle planet known as Midnight is the home to more than a thousand colonists, explorers building a haven on a new world. But the settlers aren’t alone. The Predators have been on this planet all along. When the ravenous creatures attack an arriving spacecraft and capture the settlers as both slaves and prey for their hunt, terraforming the planet takes a back seat to a new fight for survival. • Perfect for the worldwide Predator audience, which has made the films top box office earners since 1979 and the books bestsellers in bookstores since 1992. Horror THE GOON VOLUME 4: VIRTUE AND THE GRIM CONSEQUENCES THEREOF TPB ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale February 8, SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10", $16.95 Giant man-eating eyeballs from another dimension, mad scientists, rampaging killer robots, and the Ghost of Christmas Past—nothing out of the ordinary in the world of the Goon. Come take a traipse down Lonely Street with Goon and his pals as they defend their burg from all manner of monstrous disasters and ghouls in The Goon: Virtue and the Grim Consequences Thereof. This volume collects five magically dark and delightfully hilarious tales of chaos and daring-do, following the exploits of the man known only as The Goon as he fights his way through a horde of killer robots and even creatures from another dimension to help save his sometimes friend and ally Dr. Hieronymous Alloy from a mysterious disease. But there are plenty of bumps along the way, ultimately landing the Goon in Cade’s Island Penitentiary, proving once more that no good deed goes unpunished. Collecting issues #9-#13 of the bimonthly Goon serieis. • The issues collected in this brilliant edition helped Eric Powell’s The Goon win the 2005 Eisner Awards for Best Humor Publication and Best Ongoing Series. See why Wizard Magazine says “There’s simply no reason not to read it.” • The Goon won two 2004 Eisner Awards for Best Continuing Series and Best Humor Publication! Horror B.P.R.D.: THE BLACK FLAME #6 (of 6) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale January 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The frog plague explodes as the Black Flame’s plan comes to a blazing conclusion. The B.P.R.D., shattered by recent events, marshals its remaining forces, and Liz Sherman puts together all the bits of information she’s gathered from dreams and visions to play her apocalyptic role. ALSO AVAILABLE B.P.R.D.: A PLAGUE OF FROGS TPB by Mike Mignola and Guy Davis SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT040022) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.: THE DEAD TPB by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Guy Davis, and Dave Stewart SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.: HOLLOW EARTH AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Mike Mignola and various SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY040024) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.: THE SOUL OF VENICE AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Mike Mignola, Miles Gunther, Michael Avon Oeming, Brian Augustyn, Guy Davis, Geoff Johns, Sott Kolins, Joe Harris, Adam Pollina, and Cameron Stewart SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY045376) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. BASEBALL HAT Black, embroidered hat (NOV020040) . . . $17.99 B.P.R.D. COFFEE MUG Black mug w/B.P.R.D. logo (SEP020080) . . . $9.99 B.P.R.D. EMBROIDERED PATCH 3" FC, embroidered patch . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. STATIONERY SET 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers (MAR030050) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. ZIPPO LIGHTER Black Ice chrome zippo lighter, packaged in tin box (MAR030053) . . . $29.99 13TH SON: WORSE THING WAITING #4 (of 4) KELLEY JONES (W/A) On sale January 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 It’s an all-out war at the Monsters’ Graveyard as the 13th Son faces off against thousands of horrifying creatures in this fateful fourth issue of Kelley Jones’ latest horror masterwork! With every corpse he adds to the pile of dead monsters he’s hunted, the 13th Son is one step closer to achieving his goal of making way for the ultimate monster—his very own 13th Son—to walk the Earth. But the hunter is now the hunted, as the Earth’s remaining monsters converge for a surprise attack to stop the Son and seek revenge for the legions of monsters he’s killed along the way. Get ready for the biggest all-monster war ever depicted on the pages of a comic book! REVELATIONS #6 (of 6) PAUL JENKINS (W), HUMBERTO RAMOS (A/Cover), and LEONARDO OLEA (C) On sale January 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Detective Charlie Northern’s investigation into the suspicious death of the Pope’s successor comes to its shocking conclusion, rocking Northern’s faith, and lack thereof, to its very core. The dark rituals of a blasphemous cult operating beneath the Vatican are brought into the light, and Cardinal Toscianni’s role in these events, which have threatened the heart of the Church, proves to be anything but expected. Learn how and why one unexplained death set off a string of homicides leading straight to Northern in this surprising final installment to Jenkins and Ramos’ superlative occult murder mystery. Manga, Action/Adventure BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #109: SHORTCUT part 3 (of 5) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale January 11, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Drugged and helpless, Manji’s unconscious body is a bloody plaything in the hands of two demented medical examiners! Working for Habaki Kagimura, Burando and Mozen are determined to tap into the secrets of the kessen-chu, the mystical bloodworms that heal Manji’s wounds and grant him near-immortality. As Mozen decides to take a direct, heavy-handed approach, the competitive, backstabbing Burando waits gleefully in the wings with katana and scalpel at the ready. Horror, politics, and squabbling surgeons, as Hiroaki Samura takes his award-winning samurai epic down a disturbing, gory pathway. FOR MATURE READERS BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 15: TRICKSTER TPB HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale February 15, SC, 224pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4", $16.95 Kidnapped and bound by three Itto-ryü warriors, Rin is unable to warn her bodyguard Manji, the immortal swordsman, that he’s heading into a trap. To make matters worse, the Itto-ryü possess a large dose of kessen-satsu, the only poison known to damage Manji’s blood and severely cripple his regenerative abilities. And is Mugai-ryü assassin Giichi following Manji in order to help rescue Rin … or will he just stick around long enough to finish off any survivors? • “Blade of the Immortal’s image of pre-modern Japan might be filled with anachronism, but it is also gifted with loving detail and interesting perspective.” - VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) FOR MATURE READERS EDEN: IT’S AN ENDLESS WORLD! VOLUME 2 TPB HIROKI ENDO (W/A) On sale February 1, SC, 208pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95 Graphic, cyberpunk, and philosophical, Eden is a place where endearing heroes face a constant struggle for survival and violent surprises wait around every corner! After a large portion of humanity is wiped out by a brutal, new virus, an organization known as the Propator seeks to wrest control of the world from the United Nations. Elijah, a young survivor with immunity to the virus, crosses paths with a group of supposed freedom fighters. His companion, an artificially intelligent combat robot named Cherubim, is appropriated and reprogrammed, and Elijah is pulled into a world of relentless peril and intrigue! Cybernetic enhancements! Extreme violence! This breathtaking ride is just getting started! • From the pages of Afternoon, the same manga anthology that brought us Blade of the Immortal and Oh My Goddess! • Often compared to Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira in both artistic execution and storytelling scope, Hiroki Endo’s deep and beautiful Eden series is finally available in English! • Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. FOR MATURE READERS Manga, Science Fiction SPACE PINCHY: SURROUNDED BY ROBOTS! TONY TAKEZAKI (W/A) On sale January 18, FC, 52pg, $2.99 The crazy, sexy, and relentless Space Pinchy is back! The last of the Pinch tribe, Pinchy travels through the stars in search of treasures left behind by her ancestors, and it’s never an easy hunt. But one thing is for certain, it’s always hilarious. From the crazy manga mind of Tony Takezaki, Space Pinchy is a frenetic series of sexy high jinks, rendered in beautiful, 3D, curvy color. Join Pinchy and her naughty alien companion, Audrey Q as they somehow escape the most dire and ridiculous consquences Takezaki can think up! FOR MATURE READERS Manga, Humor OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 2 TPB KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale February 8, SC, 192pg, b&w w/color, 5" x 7", $10.95 Now that Keiichi and the goddess in his life are the hot item on campus, they find themselves constantly putting out fires! First, to raise money for the N.I.T. Motor Club, they get roped into posing nude together for a life drawing class—even though, as Keiichi’s sister correctly guesses, they haven’t even kissed yet! Then his “buddies” in the club stake Bell-chan as the wager in a funnybike race—but Keiichi has trouble seeing the humor when it starts coming apart at high speed! After all this, Keiichi just wants to relax and watch some home video … except this video introduces (literally) a second goddess into his life—Belldandy’s “sophisticated” older sister, Urd! • Dark Horse is proud to present the beginning of Oh My Goddess!—now in the much-requested less expensive, Japanese-reading, right-to-left format! • Volume 2 features a beautiful new cover by creator Kosuke Fujishima, plus eight pages of interior manga story in color—not available in the original English edition! A bonus back section keeps the U.S. Oh My Goddess! fan tradition alive with readers’ letters and notes on this classic series. Manga, Action/Adventure SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 10 TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) On sale March 22, SC, 224pg, b&w, 4" x 6", $9.95 It’s the final volume of Samurai Executioner, and like the previous nine volumes, the last is a combination of life’s varying tides of good fortune and ill circumstance. The woman who once stole the weapons of samurai cops is becoming a cop herself. It’s a story of gender struggles in a time long past. All the while, criminals keep losing their heads to Asa the decapitator. But one criminal might leave something behind that could hurt our favorite protagonist. • Drafted by the creators of Lone Wolf and Cub, Dark Horse Comics has been proud to present this beautiful and individual series of samurai-era, crime-and-punishment drama. • Each volume of Samurai Executioner comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. FOR MATURE READERS ALSO AVAILABLE SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOL. 1 TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 328pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (APR040075) . . . $9.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOL. 2 TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (JUL040053) . . . $9.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOL. 3 TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 312pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (SEP040116) . . . $9.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOL. 4 TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (NOV040040) . . . $9.95 SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOL. 5 TPB by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (JAN050089) . . . $9.95 Manga, Horror SCARY BOOK VOLUME 1: SHADOWS TPB UMEZU KAZUO (W/A) On sale February 8, SC, 232pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $14.95 The spine-chilling influence of Japanese horror cinema has taken hold in Western audiences with hit films like The Ring that are based on Japanese films adapted from classic manga stories. And the master of horror manga is Umezu Kazuo—known as the “Stephen King of Japan,” with several of his stories being adapted to film—and Dark Horse Manga is proud to bring his Scary Book horror anthology to Western readers for the first time. This first volume, Reflections, presents two feature-length tales of terror. In "Mirror," a narcissistic girl’s reflection begins to take mean-spirited command of her life; and in "Demon’s Revenge,” a sadistic samurai master bent on seeking retribution for his son’s injuries finds the tables of vengeance turned against him. Find out what Japanese readers have known for many years: you haven’t been scared until you’ve been scared by Umezu Kazuo! • Scary Book creator, Umezu Kazuo, is known as the “Stephen King of Japan,” with several of his stories being adapted to film. Manga, Action/Adventure, Western TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 8: SILENT RUIN TPB YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) On sale February 1, SC, 224pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $9.95 Okay, now this is just getting scary. Knives has imprisoned Vash, and now he’s going around gathering plants. By plants, I don’t mean green things growing out of the ground, but instead those angelic, humanoid, powerful plant-beings that make it possible for humans to live on the planet Gunsmoke. Vash and Knives are themselves a form of plant, and have the same power, but what will Knives do with this huge power supply? Meanwhile, things are looking pretty tough for Wolfwood. And speaking of Nick, this volume contains a special spin-off chapter based on our favorite preacher-slash-gunslinger. Learn a little more about the man in the suit with the confessional helmet! • Presented in a fashion directly approved by Nightow himself, Trigun Maximum is so authentic that ... well, it can hardly be more so. Includes facetious inner cover art and Nightow’s hilarious back page commentary, as always. • Co-published with Digital Manga Publications. WETA COLLECTIBLES ZORRO STATUE On sale Spring 2006, 13" tall, fully painted, numbered, and limited to 2,500 pieces, $350.00 A classic swashbuckler, the masked avenger Zorro has stood the test of time as one of the adventure genre’s heroes. Soon to grace the screen in a major motion picture, this version of the masked swordsman is bursting forth in this sculptural piece created by the award-winning artisans at New Zealand’s Weta Collectibles. The piece captures a difficult but perfect pose, with Don Diego rearing on his steed as he enters the fray. The difficulty of the sculpture is deceptive—the engineering is challenging, but these guys make it look easy and natural. This is perhaps the most nuanced and sophisticated sculptural treatment of Zorro ever created. An heirloom for the serious collector, measuring approximately 13" high, this hand-painted, individually numbered statue is an instant classic. No detail has been overlooked—fringes, embroidery, the tack and saddle all combine for a finished piece that sets a higher standard for the serious collector. CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS #6: GROO On sale April 6, 5" tall, fully painted, packaged in a litho-printed full-color tin box and included is a vintage-style pinback button, and booklet, limited to 550 pieces, $49.95 Inspired by the “Syroco” statues of the 1940s, Dark Horse’s series of “Classic Comic” statues have been a huge success. Sculpted by Yoe! Studios, nearly fifty statues have been produced thus far, with many selling out. While the statues in the original series were based on characters from newspaper strips, in this companion series Dark Horse is instead featuring statues based on comic book characters. Dark Horse is excited to present the sixth statue in the series, everyone’s favorite boneheaded barbarian, Groo. Creator Sergio Aragonés worked with the sculptor on this syroco, providing detailed references of Groo. Each statue comes packaged in a special litho-printed full-color tin box with a vintage-style pinback button and booklet about Groo and Aragonés. The statue is offered in an extremely limited edition of 550 numbered pieces. ALSO AVAILABLE SERGIO ARAGONÉS GROO PVC SET Seven-figure PVC set . . . $39.99 GROO LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10347) . . . $14.99 SERGIO ARAGONÉS ACTIONS SPEAK TPB by Sergio Aragonés b&w, 160pg (STAR15912) . . . $13.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ BOOGEYMAN TPB by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 112pg, b&w (STAR09636) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ GROO: DEATH AND TAXES TPB by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 112pg, FC (STAR17672) . . . $12.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ THE GROO HOUNDBOOK TPB by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09628) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ THE GROO INFERNO TPB by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10294) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ THE GROO KINGDOM TPB by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12972) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ THE GROO LIBRARY TPB by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 96pg, FC (STAR14001) . . . $12.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS GROO MAIDEN TPB by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 96pg, FC (STAR15569) . . . $12.95 GROO: MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD TPB by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 112pg, FC (STAR15130) . . . $13.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS THE GROO NURSERY TP by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 96pg, FC (STAR16100) . . . $11.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ GROO ODYSSEY TPB by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 96pg, FC (STAR18833) . . . $12.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ GROO & RUFFERTO TPB by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier FC, 112pg, SC (STAR11176) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ JAMBOREE TPB by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier FC, 96pg, SC (STAR11516) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ LOUDER THAN WORDS TPB by Sergio Aragonés SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR08263) . . . $12.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ THE MOST INTELLIGENT MAN IN THE WORLD TPB by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier FC, 112pg, SC (STAR08590) . . . $9.95 ROMAN DIRGE’S LENORE On sale January 25 Lenore Stationery Set, 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 3/4” x 8 3/4”, $4.99 Lenore Journal, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2” spiral bound journal, 128 pages, $9.99 Lenore Zippo Lighter, chrome lighter with full color image, $29.99 Oh Lenore! We tried to trap her in a little box, but she escaped and left her dead little image on a whole slew of items. First she ran amok amongst the paper products, leaving a trail of stationery and journal pages in her wake; next she nearly set the photo copier on fire, trying to paste her photo on a Zippo lighter! Help us convince Lenore to move on to a different department, by buying all these great new additions to our Lenore line. ALSO AVAILABLE FROM ROMAN DIRGE ROMAN DIRGE JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", covered spiral-bound journal, 128 pages (OCT030068) . . . $9.99 ROMAN DIRGE OPEN JUGULAR CHEESECAKE STATIONERY SET Each set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag (SEP030094) . . . $4.99 ROMAN DIRGE’S Y’ARRGH! STATIONERY SET Each set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag (DEC030101) . . . $4.99 ROMAN DIRGE COASTER SET 4 full-color coasters, 1/8" thick, packaged in a printed circular tin case (DEC048086) . . . .$9.99 KELLOGG’S On sale March 1 Vintage Kellogg’s Character #3: Smaxey the Seal comes in a litho-printed full-color tin box and includes a vintage-style button and booklet, limited edition of 500 numbered pieces, $49.95 On sale March 15 Vintage Kellogg’s Tin Sign: Sweet Eatin’ Carnival, 17" x 11", printed on .35mm tin, $14.99 Vintage Kellogg’s Tin Sign: Fruit Loops, 17" x 11", printed on .35mm tin, $14.99 With 2006 marking the 100th anniversary of Kellogg Company, Dark Horse has been having a great time looking through vintage imagery pulled from the Kellogg’s™ archives for product ideas! This month, we are pleased to present Smaxey the Seal as the third statue in our Vintage Kellogg’s Character Series. Dark Horse has won wide acclaim for its successful series of Classic Comic Character statues, inspired by the syroco statues of the 1940s and sculpted by Yoe! Studios. Our Smaxey the Seal™ statue is inspired by images of Smaxey from the Kellogg’s archives, but also recalls the look of 1940s sculpting and painting, a style Craig Yoe describes as “primitive but charming.” Each statue comes in a litho-printed full-color tin box and includes a vintage-style button and booklet about Smaxey the Seal and Kellogg. The statue is available in a limited edition of 500 numbered pieces. Our Vintage Kelloggs tin signs Sweet Eatin’ Carnival and Fruit Loops—add retro fun to any room. Sweet Eatin’ Carnival features four vintage characters parading across the sign with their cereal boxes. Our Fruit Loops sign is based on a 1963 Kellogg’s Fruit Loops advertisement—back when Toucan Sam was teaching kids “Toucan Talk.” GACHA! New this Month: King Kong Figure Collection Chip n’ Dale Nuttywear Chicken Little Bobble Heads Fantastic Four Figures Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! GACHA! Available Now! Figures based on COMIC BOOK HEROES are here! Marvel Superhero Bobble Heads Hellboy Movie Figures Spider-Man Keychains Spider-Man Figures To see images for all available sets, go to retailers.darkhorse.com CONAN: THOTH-AMON BUST On sale January 12, 7" high, this limited-edition piece is packaged in deluxe full-color box, $49.99 One of the strongest (in every way) characters of heroic fiction is back with a vengeance— Conan! One of Conan’s most exotic adversaries is the Stygian mystic warrior Thoth-amon. Shaman of a mystic, pagan snake cult, this gaunt yet formidable foe is steeped in a strange reptilian evil. Sculptor Jeffery Scott, well-known for his long tenure at Gentle Giant Studios, has captured the true essence of Conan and his fantastic foes and companions. Exacting in its detail and ornamentation, this piece brings forward a sculptural interpretation of the wizardly serpent-priest that delivers the goods. And then some. Approximately 7" high, this limited edition piece is packaged in deluxe full-color box. ALSO AVAILABLE CONAN LUNCHBOX Full color, embossed metal lunchbox, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (NOV030120) . . . $14.99 CONAN PVC SET: THE FROST GIANT'S DAUGHTER 4 figure, full color PVC set (JAN040081) . . . $44.95 CONAN THE AVENGER MINI-BUST 8" bust, fully painted, limited to 2, 500 pieces . . . $54.99 CONAN THE CONQUEROR MINI-BUST 7" high, packaged in a deluxe full-color box, limited edition (SEP030066) . . . $49.99 CONAN THE SLAYER MINI-BUST 7" high, packaged in a deluxe full-color box, limited edition (JUN030070) . . . $49.99 ROBERT E. HOWARD’S VALERIA BUST 7" high, packaged in a deluxe full-color box, limited edition (APR040138). . . $49.99 GOON RELISTS THE GOON ZIPPO Chrome zippo w/red, black, and white logo and image (MAY04006) . . . $29.99 THE GOON SHOT GLASS #1 Clear shot glass w/full-color image (MAY040077) . . . $5.99 THE GOON SHOT GLASS #2: NORTON’S PUB Clear shot glass w/full-color image (MAY040078) . . . $5.99 THE GOON PVC SET Set of 4” PVC figures featuring: The Goon, Franky, Buzzard, and the Zombie Priest (AUG040170) . . . $14.99 GOON LUNCH BOX Full-color, embossed metal lunchbox, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (SEP040224) . . . $14.99 THE GOON T-SHIRTS Goon: Green/Black/Adult Medium MAY040065 $17.99 Large MAY040066 $17.99 X-Large MAY040067 $17.99 XX-Large MAY040068 $19.99 Squid Car/Dark blue/Adult Medium MAY040069 $17.99 Large MAY040070 $17.99 X-Large MAY040071 $17.99 XX-Large MAY040072 $19.99 Norton’s Pub/Black/Adult Medium MAY040073 $17.99 Large MAY040074 $17.99 X-Large MAY040075 $17.99 XX-Large MAY040076 $19.99 THE GOON VOL. 1: NOTHIN’ BUT MISERY TPB by Eric Powell SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19740) . . . $15.95 THE GOON VOL. 0: ROUGH STUFF TPB by Eric Powell SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030024) . . . $12.95 GOON VOL. 3: HEAPS OF RUINATION TPB by Eric Powell SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV040037) . . . $12.95 THE GOON: FANCY PANTS EDITION HC by Eric Powell This volume collects the essential stories of the Eisner-Award winning Goon, presenting his life in chronological order for the first time. Packaged in a handsomely designed (and handsomely priced) signed hardcover. Collecting self published issues #1, #2 and Dark Horse issues #1, #3, #5, and #9. HC, 184pg, FC, 7" x 10" . . . $24.95 THE GOON 25 CENT ISSUE by Eric Powell FC, 32pg . . . .25¢ STAR WARS STAR WARS MOVIE ADAPTATIONS CLASSIC STAR WARS BOX SET by Roy Thomas, Archie Goodwin, Howard Chaykin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Steve Leialoha, Rick Hoberg, Bill Wray, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon HC slipcase, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR01447) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—THE SPECIAL EDITION TPB by Bruce Jones, Eduardo Barreto, Al Williamson, and various SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR06001) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK—THE SPECIAL EDITION TPB by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR06000) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI—THE SPECIAL EDITION TPB by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR06007) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I—THE PHANTOM MENACE TPB by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR09296) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE II—ATTACK OF THE CLONES TPB Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales with art by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15667) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE III—REVENGE OF THE SITH TPB by Miles Lane, Doug Wheatley, and Tsuneo Sanda SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" () . . . $12.95 STAR WARS MANGA STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—MANGA by George Lucas, art by Hisao Tamaki It’s Star Wars: A New Hope like you’ve never seen it before! Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Obi-Wan, and Darth Vader all drawn (Japanese) MANGA style! Taken directly from George Lucas’ script for Episode IV of Star Wars, this book is masterfully drawn by Hisao Tamaki. STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—MANGA #1 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR08067) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—MANGA #2 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR08243) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—MANGA #3 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR08500) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—MANGA #4 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR08610) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK—MANGA by George Lucas, art by Toshiki Kudo The Star Wars manga tradition continues with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back—Manga masterfully drawn by artist Toshiki Kudo. STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK—MANGA #1 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR08808) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK—MANGA #2 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR09293) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK—MANGA #3 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR09294) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK—MANGA #4 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR09295) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI—MANGA by George Lucas, art by Shin-ichi Hiromoto Be here as the last chapter in the Star Wars—Manga saga begins in Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi—Manga drawn by Shin-ichi Hiromoto. STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI—MANGA #1 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR09865) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI—MANGA #2 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR09908) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI—MANGA #3 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR10078) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI—MANGA #4 TPB SC, 96pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR10243) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE—MANGA story by George Lucas; adaptation and art by Kia Asamiya Make sure you don’t miss the most exciting retelling of the movie of the century as Dark Horse presents Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace—Manga illustrated by legendary manga artist Kia Asamiya STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE—MANGA #1 TPB SC, 88pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR10590) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE—MANGA #2 TPB SC, 88pg, b&w, 6" x 8" (STAR10716) . . . $9.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO...VOLUME 1: DOOMWORLD TPB by Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, Steve Leialoha, Frank Springer, Tom Palmer, Donald F. Glut, Alan Kuperberg SC, 336pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16438) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO…VOLUME 2: DARK ENCOUNTERS TPB by Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino, Terry Austin, Walter Simonson, Bob Wiacek, Chris Claremont, Herbe Trimpe, Allen Milgrom, and Gene Day SC, 336pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16133) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO…VOLUME 3: RESURRECTION OF EVIL TPB by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Wally Lombego, Carmine Infantino, Gene Day, Larry Hama, Mike W. Barr, Walter Simonson, Thomas Palmer, and David Michelinie SC, 334pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR17125) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO....VOL. 4: SCREAMS IN THE VOID TPB by Chris Claremont, Carmine Infantino, Walter Simonson, Thomas Palmer, Ron Frenz, Allen Milgrom, Michael Fleisher, Joe Brozowski, and others SC, 376pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR18165) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO... VOLUME 5: FOOL’S BOUNTY TPB by Mary Jo Duffy, Ron Frenz, Tom Palmer, David Michelinie, Gene Day, Bob Layton, Klaus Janson, and others SC, 376pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR18220) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO... VOLUME 6: WOOKIEE WORLD TPB by Brett Blevins, Sal Buscema, Jo Duffy, Jan Duursema, Ron Frenz, Tom Mandrake, David Mazzucchelli, Bob Mcleod, Ann Nocenti, Tom Palmer, Randy Stradley, and others SC, 360pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR18850) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO… VOLUME 7: FAR FAR AWAY TPB by Al Williamson, Archie Goodwin, Jo Duffy, Sal Buscema, Cynthia Martin, and more! SC, 312pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19256) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT—ENEMY OF THE EMPIRE TPB by John Wagner, Ian Gibson, John Nadeau, Jim Amash, and Carlos Ezquerra SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR10240) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: THE BOUNTY HUNTERS TPB by Timothy Truman, Mark Schultz, Randy Stradley, Andy Mangels, John Nadeau, Mel Rubi, and Javier Saltares SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11865) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA TPB featuring Darko Macan, Brent Anderson, Igor Kordey, Jan Duursema, Dave Gibbons, Dusty Abell SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR12583) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 TPB 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 TPB by Haden Blackman, Welles Hartley, Matt Fillbach, and Shawn Fillbach SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 1: THE DEFENSE OF KAMINO TPB 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 TPB 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 TPB by Haden Blackman, Brian Ching, and Victor Llamas SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (NOV030065) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 4—LIGHT AND DARK TPB 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 TPB by John Ostrander, Haden Blackman, Jeremy Barlow, Tomás Giorello, Brandon Badeaux, and Hoon SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE 3rd Edition TPB by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19437) . . . $16.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE II TPB by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy With the Empire in retreat, Luke Skywalker is on a quest to rebuild the Jedi. But first he must rebuild himself! He has spent time as the Emperor’s thrall, and the taint of the dark side still tugs at his subconscious. Before he can pull the Jedi together he must first pull himself together, lest the New Republic lose the upper hand and the Empire take root once more. SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR01200) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARKNESS TPB by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, And Ray Kryssing; Cover By Andrew Robbinson SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16217) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL TPB by Ron Marz, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyar; cover by Drew Struzan SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR13379) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS — THE KALARBA ADVENTURES TPB by Dan Thorsland, Ryder Windham, and various SC, 200pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR01093) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 1 TPB by Scott Allie and Ryan Benjamin SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19438) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 2—DARKLIGHTER TPB by Paul Chadwick, Doug Wheatley, and Tomás Giorello SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN040069) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 3—THE IMPERIAL PERSPECTIVE TPB by Welles Hartley, Paul Alden, Jeremy Barlow, Ron Marz, Davidé Fabbri, Patrick Blaine, and more! SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL040057) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 4—THE HEART OF THE REBELLION TPB by Judd Winick, Ron Marz, Welles Hartley, Randy Stradley, Paul Chadwick, Davidé Fabbri, Tomás Giorello, Adriana Melo, Christian Dalla Vecchia SC, 152pg, FC, 7" x 10" () . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: THE HUNT FOR AURRA SING TPB by Tim Truman, Davidé Fabbri, Christian Dalla Vecchia, and Dave McCaig SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16049) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: INFINITIES—A NEW HOPE TPB by Chris Warner, Drew Johnson, Ray Snyder, Al Rio, and Neil Nelson SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15263) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: INFINITIES—THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK TPB by David Land, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Della Vecchia SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR18166) . . . $12.95 STAR WAR: INFINITIES—RETURN OF THE JEDI TPB by Adam Gallardo, Ryan Benjamin, and salem crawford SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (APR040126) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: JANGO FETT TPB by Ron Marz and Tom Fowler SC, 64pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15364) . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: JANGO FETT—OPEN SEASONS TPB by Haden Blackman, Ramon Bachs, and Raul Fernandez SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR17697) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: JEDI VS. 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Stackpole, Robert Teranishi, and Christopher Chuckry SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11781) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS VADER’S QUEST TPB By Darko Macan, Dave Gibbons, and Angus McKie SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR10502) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: VISIONARIES TPB by Iain McCaig, Warren Fu, Derek Thompson, and more SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" () . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI Four thousand years before Luke Skywalker stood as the final Jedi, his predecessors wandered the galaxy, each playing his own role in keeping the peace and holding back the forces of the Dark Side. These are the tales of those legendary warriors—these are the Tales of the Jedi. STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — DARK LORDS OF THE SITH TPB by Tom Veitch, Kevin J. Anderson, Chris Gossett, and various SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR01533) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI—THE SITH WAR TPB by Kevin J. 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Stackpole, Steve Crespo, and John Nadeau SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR12357) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—MASQUERADE TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Drew Johnson, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11521) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—THE WARRIOR PRINCESS TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Scott Tolson, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR08514) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: ZAM WESELL TPB by Ron Marz and Ted Naifeh SC, 64pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15420) . . . $5.95 DC COMICS Batman ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #4 Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Variant cover by Frank Miller ALL STAR excitement abounds as Frank Miller, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue their adventurous retelling of the partnership between the Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder! And when some Black Canary gets added to the mix, you can be sure something’s going to explode! Retailers note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. Please see this month’s order form for information on the variant cover. Resolicited; on sale January 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RESOLICIT DETECTIVE COMICS #815 Written by Shane McCarthy Art and cover by Cliff Chiang Part 1 of the 2-part “Victims” by Shane McCarthy (BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT) and Cliff Chiang (THE CREEPER, HUMAN TARGET)! Mr. Zsasz bears a memento for each of his victims…one scar for each. And now he’s out to add Alfred Pennyworth to his sadistic tally! Crime once again strikes at the heart of Bruce Wayne’s family, and once again the Batman is out for vengeance! On sale January 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN #649 Written by Judd Winick Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Jock The unpredictable Black Mask forms an uneasy alliance with the Red Hood! But can these two uncompromising masked men truly cooperate? Or will this team-up make the streets of Gotham run red with bad blood? Either way, it’s sure to spell trouble for the Batman. On sale Jan 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #199 Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Chris Weston The unforgettable conclusion of the 3-part tale by Will Pfeifer (CATWOMAN) and Chris Weston (THE FILTH)! A dying career criminal waging a one-man war against Gotham City and Batman gets his final opportunity to go out in a “Blaze of Glory!” On sale Jan 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #73 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Diego Olmos & Bit Cover by Claudio Castellini Featuring guest art by Diego Olmos (CATWOMAN)! Hush had better watch his back, because the Joker has returned looking for revenge! When last we saw him, the Clown Prince of Crime had been beaten by Hush, barely escaping with his life. Now he’s back, and he has the upper hand! On sale Jan 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #6 Written by Andrew Helfer Art by Tan Eng Huat Cover by Pat Lee It’s a double-cross for the Dark Knight as this year-long series heats up! Batman is caught in the middle of a battle between international terrorists and the FBI, and everyone wants the same thing: a piece of the Carrier! On sale Jan 25 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN #3 Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Wagner The Dark Knight’s first confrontation with super-villains is getting deadlier by the minute! A mad scientist has created a race of giant monster men to do his bidding. As they rampage through Gotham, a young Dark Knight is forced to learn that there are evils in the city far stranger than mobsters and street criminals. Batman comes face-to-face with the twisted Professor Hugo Strange as their conflict reaches a boiling point! On sale January 4 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATGIRL #72 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pop Mhan & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Tim Sale A mystery in Batgirl’s past that has been building for years is about to be revealed! Who is Batgirl’s mother? Batgirl is about to find out, but her mind will be on other things, as she’s trapped in a life-and-death struggle with her animalistic “brother” Mad Dog! And when we say “life-and-death,” we mean it! No tricks. No jokes. One of these characters will die at the hands of the other! On sale January 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 1 TP Written by Bill Finger and Gardner Fox Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and Sheldon Moldoff Cover by Kane Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 1, this volume reprints Batman stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #27-37 and BATMAN #1. Future volumes in this series will present Batman tales in chronological order based on publication date. On sale Jan 11 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • RELIST BATGIRL: SILENT RUNNING TP Written by Scott Peterson and Kelley Puckett Art and cover by Damion Scott & Robert Campanella Reoffered to coincide with BATGIRL #72, this volume collects the first six issues of the acclaimed series. After helping Batman during Gotham's darkest hours, Cassandra Cain was quickly accepted as the new Batgirl. But now as Gotham resurrects itself, Cassandra must deal with her own inner demons. On sale Jan 11 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • RELIST CATWOMAN #51 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Pete Woods Cover by Adam Hughes Fresh off the soul-rattling revelation from last issue, Selina is livid and looking for answers — starting with none other than Batman! Her quest will bring her into conflict with the police, and at least two vehicles will be stolen in the process! Slam Bradley makes a fateful decision, while the Black Mask makes his big move against Catwoman, striking at the very heart of Selina’s world in a way too terrible for words! On sale January 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GOTHAM CENTRAL #39 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Sean Phillips A hero has fallen in the line of duty, and the perpetrator wears blue! Corrupt cop Jim Corrigan has committed the ultimate crime to escape justice. Now an outraged GCPD is coming after him! Meanwhile, Montoya’s world continues to unravel, Maggie Sawyer must make the call that every police captain fears, and Gotham grows just a little bit darker. On sale Jan 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US NIGHTWING #116 Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks The full scope of Deathstroke’s fury is revealed! Dick Grayson has been “on the inside” for a long time, but to what end? Who’s watching whom? And who will pay the price when lives are on the line? You simply can’t miss the explosive secrets revealed in this issue! On sale Jan 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ROBIN #146 Written by Bill Willingham and Bill Williams Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Guest-starring the Teen Titans! Summoned back to Titans Tower, Robin discovers one of the Titans is in trouble. Now, with the help of Beast Boy, Speedy and others, Robin must lead the team into the depths of top secret facility where a secret to salvation lies. On sale January 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN/RA’S AL GHUL: YEAR ONE TP Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti Prepare yourself for an exploration into the past of one of Batman's greatest foes! In this tale collecting the 2-part Prestige Format miniseries, Ra's al Ghul has left a world filled with reanimated corpses. To save Gotham, Batman must uncover al Ghul's centuries of secret world travels! On sale Jan 25 • 104 pg, FC, $9.99 US BATMAN: YEAR ONE DELUXE EDITION HC Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by David Mazzucchelli Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN/RA’S AL GHUL: YEAR ONE, this volume features the entire dramatic story of Batman's first year fighting crime, plus introductions by Miller and Mazzucchelli, reproductions of original pencils, promotional art, unseen Mazzucchelli Batman art, Richmond Lewis's color samples, script pages and much more! On sale Jan 25 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US • RELIST BATMAN: HUSH RETURNS TP Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Al Barrionuevo, Javier Pina, Francis Portela, Jimmy Palmiotti and Bit Cover by Lee Bermejo Witness the return of Batman’s deadliest new enemy in this volume collecting BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #50-55 and #66! Hush’s unexpected reappearance raises more questions about his true identity, origins and motivations. On sale Jan 11 • 208 pg, FC, $12.99 US ABSOLUTE BATMAN: HUSH HC Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: HUSH RETURNS, this amazing slipcased hardcover collects the complete 12-part saga for the first time in the oversized Absolute format! Featuring an all-new cover by Lee and Williams, a Jim Lee Sketchbook, and issue-by-issue commentary by the creative team. On sale Jan 11 • 372 pg, FC, $49.99 US • RELIST BATMAN: HUSH VOL. 1 TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: HUSH RETURNS, this volume reprints BATMAN #608-612, featuring the introduction of Hush! This best-selling tale includes guest appearances by Superman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, Huntress, and more! On sale Jan 11 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US • RELIST BATMAN: HUSH VOL. 2 TP Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: HUSH RETURNS, this volume reprints BATMAN #613-619, concluding the story arc that introduced Hush! This volume features the Dark Knight's shocking showdown with the Joker, the debut of a brand-new Batmobile, a catfight among Catwoman, Talia and Lady Shiva, and more! On sale Jan 11 • 192 pg, FC, $12.99 US • RELIST Superman ACTION COMICS #835 Written by Gail Simone Art by John Byrne & Nelson Cover by Dan Jurgens & Kevin Nowlan Livewire, the shocking villain from Superman: The Animated Series, jumps into the DCU with deadly results as she gets amped up to take out the Man of Steel! On sale January 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #648 Written by Greg Rucka, Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir Art by Karl Kerschl & Wayne Faucher Cover by Kerschl An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in! In the eye of the storm that is CRISIS, Lois and Superman find some time together to discuss their uncertain future. Featuring numerous cameos from around the DCU! On sale January 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN #225 Written by Mark Verheiden Art and cover by Ed Benes An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in! With the full weight of the Crisis events on his shoulders, the Man of Steel undergoes a drastic change as he wages an all-out war in Metropolis! On sale January 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERGIRL #5 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund With Supergirl on a rampage, there’s no one left to stop her except…Supergirl?! The story that will have all of fandom talking explodes as The Girl of Steel takes on the Mistress of Might! On sale January 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: SACRIFICE TP Written by Greg Rucka, Mark Verheiden and Gail Simone Art by Ed Benes, John Byrne, Karl Kerschl, Rags Morales, Tony Daniel, David Lopez, Ron Randall and others Cover by J.G. Jones The pivotal, sold-out story that forever altered the relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman is collected here for the first time! This volume collects SUPERMAN #218-220, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642-643, ACTION COMICS #829 and WONDER WOMAN #219-220. Max Lord has taken over Superman's mind and has him in total thrall. With his peers and loved ones threatened, Superman is helpless. But not Wonder Woman — who must battle past the Man of Steel and decisively end the threat. Her actions, and their repercussions, are explored in this controversial saga that sets up INFINITE CRISIS. On sale January 4 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 1 TP Written by Jerry Siegel Art and cover by Joe Shuster Presenting an exciting new way to experience the rich history of the Man of Steel in an affordable trade paperback collection of every Superman adventure, in color, in chronological order! SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 1 reprints the earliest stories of the world’s first super-hero, originally published in ACTION COMICS #1-13, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR #1 and SUPERMAN #1 (1938-1939)! These historic tales feature the first adventures of the Man of Steel by Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Future volumes in this series will reprint stories from ACTION, SUPERMAN, WORLD'S FINEST and other titles throughout the character's history, all presented chronologically based on publication date! On sale January 18 • 208 pg, FC, $14.99 US DCU INFINITE CRISIS #4 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning, George Pérez & Jerry Ordway Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez The Crisis continues to explode across the DCU as a great power is unleashed. But whose side is it on? Witness a shocking confrontation between Batman and Nightwing, a vicious battle that threatens to tear the heroes of the DCU further apart, and a startling change to the recently deceased. Plus, guest appearances by more characters than we can list! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope (approximately 50%) and Pérez (approximately 50%). On sale January 11 • 4 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US AQUAMAN #38 Written by John Arcudi Art by Leonard Kirk & Andy Clarke Cover by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne After Spectre’s horrific attack against Atlantis, Aquaman must return to the remains of his old kingdom in an attempt to rescue any survivors. But will the grieving and wounded Atlanteans accept their new home in Sub Diego? On sale Jan 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOOD OF THE DEMON #11 Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Dan Green Cover by Byrne Who is the man called Joshua? Why does he believe Jason Blood is the devil himself? All of Gotham City explodes in a whirlwind of fire and fury as Etrigan fights for the life of his human half, and the secret of Joshua begins to be revealed! On sale Jan 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BIRDS OF PREY #90 Written by Gail Simone Art by Paulo Siqueira & Robin Riggs Cover by Adriana Melo & Will Conrad Calculator’s quest to unmask Oracle turns super-deadly as Deathstroke joins the hunt! On sale January 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DAY OF VENGEANCE: INFINITE CRISIS SPECIAL Written by Bill Willingham Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Walter Simonson The adventures of the Shadowpact continue in this 48-page Special by the DAY OF VENGEANCE creative team: writer Bill Willingham, artists Justiniano & Walden Wong and cover artist Walter Simonson! The Shadowpact returns — joined by Zatanna, Captain Marvel, the Phantom Stranger, Madame Xanadu and others — to stop the Spectre’s deadly rampage! On sale January 4 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US FIRESTORM #21 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle, Eddy Barrows & Rob Stull Cover by Igle & Keith Champagne Beginning the epic that will redefine the Nuclear Man: “Building a Better Firestorm!” Following the catastrophic events of INFINITE CRISIS #4, a stunned Jason Rusch takes a fateful journey through Firestorm's past, present – and future! On sale January 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE FLASH #230 Written by Joey Cavalieri Art by Val Semeiks & Livesay Cover by Art Thibert Vandal Savage may be successful in his ambition to bring about the end of mankind's days on planet Earth. Can Wally West save him, or are these his final days as well? On sale January 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE FLASH: ROGUE WAR TP Written by Geoff Johns Art by Howard Porter, Justiano, Kevin Cummings and Peter Snejbjerg Cover by Porter A new volume collecting THE FLASH #1/2, 212 and 218-225! The brewing contest between the original rogues gallery and the newest rogues ignites into a conflagration that may result in the destruction of Keystone City and the death of the Scarlet Speedster! On sale Jan 18 • 208 pg, FC, $17.99 US THE FLASH: THE SECRET OF BARRY ALLEN TP Written by Geoff Johns Art by Howard Porter & Livesay Cover by Michael Turner Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH: ROGUE WAR TP, this volume collects THE FLASH #207-211 and #213-217. The Flash teams with Nightwing to face Gorilla Grodd! And a dark decision from Barry Allen's past is revealed, leading Wally to make some difficult choices of his own. On sale Jan 18 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US • RELIST GOLDEN AGE FLASH ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Written by Gardner Fox Art by E.E. Hibbard and Hal Sharp Cover by Hibbard The original Super-Speedster returns in this long awaited second collection of his Golden Age adventures! In this volume collecting FLASH COMICS #18-24 and ALL FLASH COMICS #1-2 (1941), thrill to the electrifying adventures of the Flash as he faces Chinatown Tongs, Spider-men from Mars, the mystery of "The Threat," and more! On sale Jan 25 • 224 pg, FC, $49.99 US GOLDEN AGE FLASH ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Gardner Fox Art by Harry Lampert, E.E. Hibbard and Dennis Neville Cover by Hibbard Reoffered to coincide with GOLDEN AGE FLASH ARCHIVES VOL. 2, this volume collects FLASH COMICS #1-17. Jay Garrick was the original physics-defying Flash. In these classic tales, learn how the hard water fumes results in his ability to move faster than the speed of sound! On sale Jan 25 • 224 pg, FC, $49.95 US • RELIST GREEN LANTERN #8 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino Cover by Simone Bianchi Concluding the 2-part “A Perfect Life,” guest-starring Green Arrow! Hal Jordan's father is alive, Green Arrow is happily married and the Green Lantern Corps has achieved peace throughout the galaxy. But as Hal and Ollie's greatest desires continue to manifest, their warring dreams will twist into nightmares. Plus, Mongul comes face-to-face with a new enemy that has his sights on Green Lantern! On sale January 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS: RECHARGE #5 Written by Dave Gibbons & Geoff Johns Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins In the exciting conclusion of GREEN LANTERN CORPS: RECHARGE — which leads directly into the new monthly ongoing series GREEN LANTERN CORPS — veteran Lanterns and raw recruits stand shoulder to shoulder in a last-ditch battle to save Oa from the clutches of the evil Spider Guild of Vega! On sale Jan 18 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW VOL. 1 TP Written by Geoff Johns Art by Howard Porter & Livesay Cover by Michael Turner Reoffered to coincide with GREEN LANTERN #8, this volume collects GREEN LANTERN #76-82 from the early 1970s. In these stories, Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Oliver Queen, the archer known as Green Arrow, came together in stories that confronted societal ills for the first time. On sale Jan 25 • 176 pg, FC, $12.95 US • RELIST GREEN ARROW #58 Written by Judd Winick Art by Ron Garney & Bill Reinhold Cover by James Jean Having viciously attacked his family and destroyed his home, the enemies of Green Arrow wage war against the whole of Star City! The Emerald Archer must defend his hometown from catastrophe while his allies lie beneath the tons of rubble that was once his headquarters. On sale January 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS GREEN LANTERN VOL. 1 TP Written by John Broome and Gardner Fox Art by Gil Kane, Joe Giella and Murphy Anderson Cover by Kane & Giella Reoffered to coincide with GREEN LANTERN #8, this thick black-and-white volume collects Silver Age classics SHOWCASE #22-24 and GREEN LANTERN #1-17, featuring Hal Jordan's earliest adventures as Earth's Green Lantern! On sale Jan 25 • 528 pg, FC, $9.99 US • RELIST SHOWCASE PRESENTS: GREEN ARROW VOL. 1 TP Written by Jack Miller, Ed Herron, Gardner Fox and Bob Haney Art by Jack Kirby, George Papp, Mike Sekowsky and Neal Adams Cover by Lee Elias & Jerry Ordway The Emerald Archer's Silver Age adventures get the spotlight! This volume reprints stories from ADVENTURE COMICS #250-266, 268-269, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #50, 71, 85, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4, and WORLD'S FINEST #95-140. Along with his sidekick Speedy, see Green Arrow take on all manner of crime in Star City! On sale Jan 18 • 528 pg, B&W, $16.99 US DC UNIVERSE: THE STORIES OF ALAN MOORE TP Written by Alan Moore Art by Jim Aparo, Jim Baikie, Brian Bolland, Paris Cullins, George Freeman, Dave Gibbons, Klaus Janson, Kevin O'Neill, Joe Orlando, George Pérez, Kurt Schaffenberger, Curt Swan, Rick Veitch, Al Williamson and Bill Willingham Cover by Brian Bolland Don’t miss this exhaustive collection featuring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes as interpreted by one of the most acclaimed authors in comics! The work of Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN) in the DCU during the 1980s is considered a benchmark for great stories with fresh approaches to iconic characters. Collected in this volume are all of Moore’s Superman and Batman stories, including the long out-of-print "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" as well as, for the first time in trade paperback, BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE (illustrated by Brian Bolland, who provides a new cover). This volume — which no comics fan should be without — collects stories from ACTION COMICS #584, BATMAN ANNUAL #11, BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, DC COMICS PRESENTS #85, DETECTIVE COMICS #549-550, GREEN LANTERN #188, THE OMEGA MEN #26-27, SECRET ORIGINS #10, SUPERMAN #423, TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #2 & 3, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #11 and VIGILANTE #17-18. On sale January 11 • 304 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Mature Readers HAWKMAN #48 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Chris Batista & Cam Smith Cover by Adam Kubert Part 2 of the 3-part “Coalition in Crisis,” continuing in the aftermath of THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR! Alliances shatter and friendships crumble as Hawkman and Hawkgirl witness the all too human tragedy of a war that may not end. On sale January 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US HARD TIME SEASON TWO #2 Written by Steve Gerber & Mary Skrenes Art by Brian Hurtt & Steve Bird Cover by Hurtt The second season of the acclaimed real-world prison drama created by Steve Gerber (Howard the Duck, Nevada) continues! Even mysterious super-powers can’t keep Ethan Harrow from becoming a target at State Penitentiary. It’s up to him to learn the rules of the prison’s vast underground economy…and buy his way in! On sale January 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA #124 Written by Bob Harras Art by Tom Derenick & Dan Green Cover by Daniel Acuña “World Without a Justice League” Part 5 of 6! In the wake of Day of Vengeance, the Seven Deadly Sins have been unleashed upon the world and Envy has found his way to Gotham City — just in time to influence Green Arrow! But when jealousy and rage infect Oliver Queen’s mind, he loses focus on stopping The Key and saving Dawn, and turns his energies on an even deadlier foe: Batman! On sale January 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA: CRISIS OF CONSCIENCE TP Written by Geoff Johns & Allan Heinberg Art by Chris Batista & Mark Farmer Cover by Rags Morales A new volume collecting the amazing sequel to IDENTITY CRISIS from JLA #115-119, written by Geoff Johns (INFINITE CRISIS, JSA, THE FLASH) and Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Young Avengers) with stunning art by Chris Batista (LEGION) and Mark Farmer (JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NAIL)! In the wake of IDENTITY CRISIS, the JLA decides the time has come to tell Batman that they stole part of his memory. But, the League is attacked by the Secret Society of Super-Villains — out for vengeance now that their own memories are restored. As the JLA battles, the Martian Manhunter confronts Despero — the alien conqueror and the one behind the villains' memory-restoration. By the time the dust settles, the JLA may have won the battle but lost the war! On sale January 25 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US JSA #81 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Dale Eaglesham & Art Thibert Cover by Alex Ross During the INFINITE CRISIS, Stargirl's past catches up with her! Now she’s at an emotional crossroads that will require the help of the entire JSA! On sale January 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA CLASSIFIED: COLD STEEL #2 Written by Christopher Moeller Art and cover by Moeller Concluding the 2-issue painted Prestige Format miniseries! The new, fully augmented JLA is deployed to stem the intergalactic battle raging between two long-feuding worlds. But the heroes find that it’s potentially fatal to judge a book by its cover when choosing sides in any war! On sale Jan 11 • 2 of 2 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED #7 Written by Jen Van Meter Art by Patrick Oliffe & Ruy Jose Cover by Joe Bennett & Jose Concluding the 3-part “Honor Among Thieves!" A flurry of betrayals, an overwhelming show of force, and the loss of a teammate threaten all hope the Injustice Society might have of saving their friend and their own skins! On sale Jan 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA CLASSIFIED #16 Written by Gail Simone Art by José Luis García-López & Klaus Janson Cover by Daniel Acuna A harrowing new story arc begins when Wizard Top Ten Writer Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY), José Luis García-López (DC SPECIAL: RETURN OF DONNA TROY) and Klaus Janson (BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS) team up to send the World's Greatest Super Heroes to an emerging nation torn by revolution! The dictatorial reign of the warlord General Tuzik is brought to a halt when the JLA, acting at the request of the United Nations Security Council, storms the General's stronghold. Unfortunately, Tuzik bends the rules of international law — and escapes the free world's grasp — to initiate his greatest act of terror: creating a Justice League for his own country to help bring the world and its heroes to their knees! Who — or what — is the Hypothetical Woman that enables Tuzik to create his own twisted League Against Justice? On sale January 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JONAH HEX #3 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art by Luke Ross Cover by Phil Noto The saga of Jonah Hex continues in this issue featuring a cover by Phil Noto (BIRDS OF PREY, DANGER GIRL: VIVA LAS DANGER)! Stumbling across the remains of a wagon train massacre, Jonah Hex finds himself at odds with deadly highwaymen and a corrupt sheriff willing to kill to keep a secret. Hex must join forces with the West’s only gun-slinging pacifist, the enigmatic and charming Bat Lash! On sale January 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #14 Written by Mark Waid Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray Cover by Kitson For months, most of the team believed her existence to be a myth, a rumor, a prank. Now, get ready to meet Atom Girl, a.k.a. "Shrinking Violet," the Legion's newest member and Brainiac 5's secret weapon! But will her presence be enough to buy Invisible Kid some much-needed trust and credibility? On sale January 25 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US MANHUNTER #18 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco Cover by Jesus Saiz An old foe returns to settle the score with Manhunter — and this time Phobia’s got love on her side. The doctor is in… On sale January 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US OUTSIDERS #32 Written by Judd Winick Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert Cover by Daniel Acuña An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in! The DCU’s deadliest sibling rivalry reignites between Starfire and Blackfire in deep space — while the rest of the team goes after the villainous Society on Earth! On sale January 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY VOL. 1 TP Written by Grant Morrison Art by J.H. Williams III, Simone Bianchi, Cameron Stewart, Ryan Sook & Mick Gray and Frazer Irving Cover by Bianchi One of the most creative minds in comics, Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, THE INVISIBLES, JLA, ANIMAL MAN) delivers his most groundbreaking and ambitious project yet: SEVEN SOLDIERS! Comprising seven different 4-issue miniseries and two bookend Specials, this colossal 30-part tale of death, betrayal, failure, joy, loss, romance, triumph and redemption is now collected in a 4-volume series of trade paperbacks! This first volume reprints (in original release order): SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY #0, SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT #1-2, SEVEN SOLDIERS: THE GUARDIAN #1-2, SEVEN SOLDIERS: ZATANNA #1-2 and SEVEN SOLDIERS: KLARION #1. Independently, each of these characters are featured in a story arc of their own that redefines their purpose in the DCU. But their stories also interweave with the other Soldiers' tales, forming a grander story of a devastating global threat to mankind — with the ties between them becoming more evident in each new volume. Together these reluctant champions must arise and somehow work together to save the world...without ever meeting one another! On sale January 11 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: FRANKENSTEIN #2 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Doug Mahnke The Monster's on Mars, following a trail of death and human misery to the demon-haunted Tombs of B'aal B'zaar and the largest seam of gold in the solar system! Carnivorous horses, a new kind of slave trade, the secret origin of Melmoth the Wanderer and the unstoppable menace of Red Zombies await! On sale January 4 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: MISTER MIRACLE #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Billy Dallas Patton & Michael Bair There's a new Super Escape Artist in town! Baron Bedlam is here to steal Mister Miracle's thunder with a death-defying act that must be seen to be believed! What is the secret of the Living Waveform? Who are the Plastic People? Shilo Norman faces the dark night of the soul when he finally confronts Dark Side! With the most shocking conclusion you will see in a comic this year, you must not miss MISTER MIRACLE #3! On sale January 18 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SGT. ROCK: THE PROPHECY #1 Written by Joe Kubert Art by Kubert Covers by Joe Kubert, Adam Kubert and Andy Kubert . Comics legend Joe Kubert returns to DC’s legendary unit in the all-new 6-issue miniseries SGT. ROCK: THE PROPHECY, based on a true story! From North Africa to the Rhine, Sgt. Rock and the combat-happy Joes of Easy Company have faced insurmountable odds thrown at them by the Axis powers and lived to tell the tale. But when they find themselves caught in the No Man’s Land of the Balkans searching for a religious prize that could ultimately decide the outcome of WWII, have our heroes finally been given a mission that will stop them in their tracks? It’s 1943, and World War II has reached fever pitch. Somewhere deep within a smoldering, war-torn village in Nazi-occupied Lithuania hides a secret treasure that must be found and returned to the U.S. — unharmed — by any means necessary. It’s up to the trusted G.I.s of Easy to save the day. But once they discover what the “prize” really is, will they be able to follow through with the mission? More important, will they want to? Join Rock, Ice Cream Soldier, Bulldozer, Little Sure Shot and the rest of Easy this month for this hard-hitting and provocative tale told as only Joe Kubert could deliver it! Retailers: Please check this month’s Order Form for more details on the covers. On sale January 18 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Will Dennis TEEN TITANS #32 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Tony S. Daniel & Marlo Alquiza An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in! Superboy-Prime meets Superboy as the Boys of Steel confront one another about their roles in this universe. On sale January 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS: INSIDERS TP Written by Geoff Johns and Judd Winick Art by Matthew Clark, Carlos D'Anda, Tony Daniel, Art Thibert and Marlo Alquiza Cover by Daniel Acuña An amazing new volume collecting TEEN TITANS #24-26 and OUTSIDERS #24, 25 and 28! When Nightwing and Speedy figure out there's a traitor in their midst, secrets come to the fore, including Superboy's ultimate corruption by his genetic father, Lex Luthor! On sale Jan 18 • 144 pg, FC, $9.99 US TEEN TITANS: THE FUTURE IS NOW TP Written by Geoff Johns and Mark Waid Art by Mike McKone, Ivan Reis and Tom Grummett Cover by McKone Reoffered to coincide with TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS: INSIDERS, this volume collects TEEN TITANS #16-23 and TITANS/LEGION SPECIAL #1! The Titans' weekends are usually a chance to get away from it all. But this time, they're really gone…to the 31st century! On sale Jan 18 • 224 pg, FC, $9.99 US • RELIST PLASTIC MAN #20 Written by Kyle Baker Art and cover by Baker Gruff, by-the-book writer Kyle Baker is partnered with rule-bending rookie artist Kyle Baker to bring you a new issue of the most talked-about comic of the century! Okay, we know we mentioned Kyle Baker two — three times, but why else would you buy this? Final issue. On sale Jan 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US VIGILANTE #5 Written by Bruce Jones Art by Ben Oliver Cover by Michael Golden The exciting miniseries rockets closer to its explosive finale! Vigilante confronts Dr. Powell about information he withheld. Then Powell hypnotizes Vigilante and regresses him to his boyhood...to find out how the Vigilante came to be! On sale Jan 25 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #225 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Cliff Richards Cover by J.G. Jones Her mission a failure, the life she’s known in ruins, and the universe literally being torn apart, Wonder Woman faces an uncertain future. Can she wrest victory from crushing defeat? On sale Jan 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Johnny DC TEEN TITANS GO #27 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Sean Galloway It's Valentine's Day, and love is a battlefield in Jump City! When Jinx discovers Starfire playing Cupid for Cyborg and his girlfriend Sarah, it's a romantic comedy — Teen Titans style! On sale January 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE BATMAN STRIKES! #17 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Dave McCaig The Riddler’s come back to Gotham City with a plan to unmask Batman once and for all! It’s a power struggle and a race against time before all of Gotham is shown the true face of the Batman! On sale Jan 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #17 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Carlo Barberi Cover by Barberi The Justice League versus the Freedom Fighters! When the League becomes a threat to public safety, the U.S. government calls in America's real heroes to take them down. On sale Jan 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #104 Written by John Rozum Art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Staton The Mystery, Inc. gang finds itself face-to-face with a real live Snowman—and he’s anything but holly and jolly! Plus, a Ghastly Ghoul haunts the residents of an apartment building and a pirate ship is discovered in the remains of a swamp—along with some nasty pirates! Zoinks! On sale Jan 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US HI HI PUFFY AMIYUMI special Written by Jennifer Moore, Sean Carolan and Janet Harvey Art by Phil Moy Photo cover Turn two real-life Japanese pop stars into hypercool cartoon characters, and you’ve got pure rock ‘n’ roll adventure! The hilarious comics debut of the hit Cartoon Network show features bandmates and best friends Ami and Yumi as they cope with magic guitars, space aliens and their greedy manager Kaz in this fun-packed one-shot! On sale January 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Edited by Joan Hilty CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #17 Written by Jesse Leon McCann, Sholly Fisch, John Rozum and Robbie Busch Art by Gary Fields, Robert Pope, Scott Neely, Scott Underwood, Dan Davis and Angus Bungay; Cover by Pope See if you can spot what got Billy in trouble with Grim and Mandy this time! Also, Eddy has had it with scams. Find out what he plans to do now! On sale Jan 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #134 Written by Sholly Fisch, Sam Agro and Bill Matheny Art by Dave Alvarez, Walter Carzon, Omar Aranda, Mike DeCarlo, Alberto Siachann and Ruben Torreiro Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo. It’s a race to see who will catch Tweety first–Sylvester or his cold! Plus, all hail Pharaoh Yosemite Sam! On sale Jan 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #462 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots New Year’s resolution #1: Buy more MAD! New Year’s resolution #2: Get your friends to read MAD! Leave the weight loss for 2007. On sale Jan 4 • 48 pg FC/B&W, $3.99 US MAD CLASSICS #5 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots A jam-packed new issue of MAD CLASSICS, featuring the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader’s Choice picks, and much more! On sale Jan 11 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US DC Library ELFQUEST: THE DISCOVERY #1 Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art and cover by Wendy Pini The next thrilling chapter in the ElfQuest saga begins in this all-new bimonthly miniseries by Wendy and Richard Pini! Cutter's son Sunbeam has been hibernating, but his soul self has been exploring the world of Two Moons. He has made contact with an underwater tribe, one that fears all life on the surface. When Sunbeam experiences Recognition with one of the sea denizens, he leads his fellow Wolfriders on the beginning of a new journey, one promising discovery, danger and romance! On sale January 11 • 1 of 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Edited by Robert Greenberger CMX CIPHER VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Minako Narita CMX. Anise is the only one who has discovered that the twin brothers Siva and Cipher are sharing one life, taking turns going to school and working as an actor. But they have yet to reveal to her the reason for this bizarre lifestyle. How far will she go to uncover their secret? On sale January 4 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US TEEN KIKAIDER CODE 02 VOL. 2 Story by Shotaro Ishinomori Art by MEIMU CMX. Japan is plagued by a series of mysterious plane crashes, building explosions, and assassinations — all acts of terrorism committed by D.A.R.K.’s unleashed robots! Meanwhile, Komyoji Mitsuko has returned to her relatively peaceful life, but soon becomes a pawn in D.A.R.K.’s plan to draw Jiro out of hiding! Mitsuko is about to learn the truth about the Gemini circuit that her father built — but will she be able to handle it? On sale January 18 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US MATURE READERS KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura CMX. The battle against demon-possessed paintings continues as Kaito Jeanne and Sinbad’s competition heats up! As life at school grows complicated for Maron, she must deal with her growing feelings for Chiaki and her guilt over being kissed by Sinbad — not realizing they’re one and the same! And Chiaki hides a dark secret that could shatter everything… On sale January 25 • 5" x 7.375" • 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 6 Written and illustrated by Sakura Tsukuba CMX. Don’t miss out on CMX’s top-selling launch title! After a vision is revealed to Namiki that his brother Junya will suffer a serious injury on the basketball court, he is prepared to do anything to prevent the accident. But Junya would rather put himself at risk than allow his brother’s precognitive powers to protect him. On sale January 18 • 5" x 7.375" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US ALL AGES TENRYU: THE DRAGON CYCLE VOl. 4 Written and illustrated by Sanami Matoh CMX. The power-hungry Warlord Torao wants every dragon exterminated…except the Black Dragon, which slaughters entire villages and eats its victims’ hearts. What is the legendary beast's connection to the Dragon Clan, and what does Torao have to gain from this alliance? Meanwhile, Hiryu continues to master his dragon powers. He builds his confidence in battle, but will he ever confess his love to the Princess? On sale January 25 • 5" x 7.375" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US TEEN Wildstorm ALBION #6 Plotted by Alan Moore Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman Cover by Dave Gibbons This is it — the final thrilling chapter of Albion, as only Alan Moore could conceive it! Robot Archie, Penny, Danny, and Charlie release most of the inmates in the armory. But all Hell breaks loose when the prison guards must release their horrible secret weapon: Captain Hurricane! On sale Jan 25 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE AUTHORITY: HUMAN ON THE INSIDE SC Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Ben Oliver Reoffered to coincide with THE AMERICAN WAY #1, also written by screenwriter John Ridley! The U.S. President sets a plan in motion that could destroy the Authority from the inside…a plan so cunning and unexpected, it'll shake the Authority to its very core! On sale Jan 25 • 96 pg, FC, $17.99 US • Relist CAPTAIN ATOM: ARMAGEDDON #4 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Cover by Dale Keown The Wildcats confront Captain Atom in Washington, DC after his dealings with the President…and fists will fly! But this is one fight Atom can ill afford to lose, since he doesn’t know what will set off the time bomb that is his own body! And Grifter is hunting for Nikola Hanssen — who may be the new Void. But is Nikola ready to inherit this mantle? On sale January 11 • 4 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DANGER GIRL: BACK IN BLACK #3 Written by Andy Hartnell Art and cover by Nick Bradshaw The Danger Girls better roll up their sleeves and flaunt those tattoos, because they’re about to find themselves in the middle of the biker brawl of the century! While Abbey and Sydney fight for control of a mysterious and powerful Native American artifact, rogue super-spy Secret Agent Zero risks everything to keep a deadly secret from the girls. Traveling alongside a sexy new ally known as Ruby, the Danger Girls’ full-throttle adventure picks up speed as they join Deuce, Valerie and Johnny Barracuda in Daytona Beach — only to discover that things aren’t as sunny as they seem! On sale January 11 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DESOLATION JONES #5 Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by J.H. Williams III The amazing bimonthly series by Warren Ellis and J.H. Williams continues! Michael Jones was hired to deal with three men who stole a rich ex-spook's collection of exotic pornography. But that wasn't the whole story. Jones has fallen into history: an unsolved massacre, spooks and scandals and a family held together by hate! On sale January 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS MAJESTIC #13 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art and cover by Neil Googe Guest-starring Zealot, Spartan and Savant! Majestic and his allies are caught up in an internecine struggle between Kherubim factions fighting for control of the homeworld. Will they able to tell friend from foe now that Helspont and the Daemonites are involved in the battle? On sale Jan 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBOTECH: PRELUDE TO THE SHADOW CHRONICLES #5 Written by Tommy Yune, John Waltrip & Jason Waltrip Art and cover by Omar Dogan The epic tale reaches its shocking conclusion as Rick and company battle a horribly mutated General Edwards! Can the heroes succeed against this final, devastating threat? Plus, the final installment of the “behind-the-scenes” look at the making of January’s Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles DVD release! On sale Jan 18 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US TEAM ZERO #2 Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Sandra Hope The 6-part tale of heroism and bloodshed during World War II by acclaimed writer Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING, ROBIN) and superstar artists Doug Mahnke (BATMAN, JLA) & Sandra Hope (INFINITE CRISIS covers, DANGER GIRL) continues! Deathblow gathers his team of seven for their deadly mission into Germany. Meet Backlash, Grifter, and the whole unit as they prepare for what could be a suicide mission! It’s hardcore World War II action in the vein of Band of Brothers! On sale January 4 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US PLANETARY #24 Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by John Cassaday For months Elijah Snow has been pulling back from his fellow Planetary agents, following a personal road map to his own mysterious agenda. Now the curtain will begin to be drawn back and the some of the deepest secrets will at last be revealed…like patterns in a snowflake. And if the last pages of this story don't leave you gasping for breath and begging for more, nothing will! On sale January 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILDCATS: NEMESIS #5 Written by Robbie Morrison Art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues and Matt Banning Cover by Caldwell & Banning Terrifying hybrid monsters assault the New York headquarters of HALO, pushing our heroes to the brink of doom! And a stark possibility creeps into the minds of the Wildcats: Could they have been wrong about Nemesis? Plus, this deadly femme fatale puts her personal stamp of “wild” on the old West and the small town of Snakeskin, Arizona! On sale January 11 • 5 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WRAITHBORN #5 Written by Marcia Chen Art and cover by Joe Benitez & Joe Weems Secrets are revealed as Melanie continues her quest to understand the Wraithborn and what role she plays with them! Despite all the hidden agendas and challenges she must face, one thing appears certain: She will be in constant danger as long as she wields the Wraithborn power! On sale January 18 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ABC A-Z: TERRA OBSCURA AND SPLASH BRANNIGAN Written by Peter Hogan Art by Yanick Paquette and Hilary Barta Cover by Terry Dodson Everything you always wanted to know about your favorite alternate-earth super team but were afraid to ask! Peter Hogan and Yanick Paquette present a guided tour of all the ins and outs of Terra Obscura, revealing all manner of information on Tom Strong's buddy Tom Strange and his comrades. Plus, more background info on the ink that stirs the drink, Splash Brannigan! Sit back and enjoy Hilary Barta's delightfully inky interpretation of the liquid sensation! On sale January 25 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US TERRA OBSCURA VOL. 1 TP Written by Alan Moore and Peter Hogan Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Karl Story Reoffered to coincide with ABC A-Z: TERRA OBSCURA AND SPLASH BRANNIGAN, this volume collects the first miniseries starring the science heroes of Terra Obscura, who are having a difficult time adjusting after 30 years away! On sale Jan 25 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Relist TERRA OBSCURA VOL. 2 TP Written by Alan Moore and Peter Hogan Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Karl Story Reoffered to coincide with ABC A-Z: TERRA OBSCURA AND SPLASH BRANNIGAN. This volume collects the second smash-hit miniseries! Thirty years have passed for Tom Strong and the heroes of Terra Obscura — do they have what it takes to stop a mysterious object on a collision course for their planet? On sale Jan 25 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist Vertigo THE EXTERMINATORS #1 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Tony Moore Cover by Philip Bond Imagine Six Feet Under with cockroaches and you’ve got Vertigo’s twisted new monthly series THE EXERMINATORS, written by breakout debut writer Simon Oliver with spine-tingling visuals by Eisner-nominated artist Tony Moore (The Walking Dead), a smart, scary, darkly comic tale of roaches, rats, raccoons and the men who kill them for a living. THE EXTERMINATORS centers on a dysfunctional group of bug killers prowling the barrios and bungalows of Los Angeles — the thinnest point on the shaky borderline between civilization and the violent chaos of nature. Henry James, the newest exterminator, sees the job as a means to cleanse the sins of his dark past. He has a hard time getting his view across to his careerist girlfriend, sociopathic partner, and the general bunch of freaks he calls co-workers. But what the “bug brothers” of Bug-Bee-Gone Co. don’t understand is that human beings may be the true pests — and bugs could be the real exterminators. Featuring creepy-crawly covers by Philip Bond (VIMANARAMA), THE EXTERMINATORS mixes disturbing characters, killer cockroaches and sinister secrets into a unique and unsettling series that branches out from the underbelly of L.A. into the heart of an ancient mystery, a sacred scarab beetle and a weirdly ominous locked box. It’s a bug’s world. We just live in it. On sale January 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS #68 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson As more and more members of The Trust continue to be killed off — in even more brutal ways — the remaining members hold an emergency meeting to discuss the future of the secret organization. Can they put their differences aside in order to survive the onslaught of Agent Graves and the Minutemen? On sale Jan 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #45 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean The 4-part “Arabian Nights (and Days)” story concludes. Both the Fabletown and Baghdad Fable communities are still reeling from the actions of the deadly D'jinn. And the Arabian Fable refugees make a fateful decision on their future place in the Mundy world. On sale Jan 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS DMZ #3 Written by Brian Wood Art by Wood & Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood During a surprise attack on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Matty is captured by the government army who plan on taking him out of the DMZ. However, when he inadvertently winds up on the wrong side of a shoot-out, he once again finds himself alone in a warzone, only this time without his trusty “tour guide,” Zee. On sale January 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #216 Written by Denise Mina Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Greg Lauren “A writer of stunning talent and accomplishment.” – Publishers Weekly “Fearless.” – GQ “Intense.” – The New York Times Now, award-winning novelist Denise Mina (Garnethill, Deception, Field of Blood), one of the hottest rising talents in 21st-century fiction, takes over Vertigo’s longest-running title with the 7-part story “Empathy is the Enemy.” Mina and ongoing artist Leonardo Manco open one of the most haunting chapters yet in John Constantine’s macabre career. Constantine, still brooding over his recent ordeal, meets Chris Cole, an ordinary bloke who made the mistake of messing with a “harmless” bit of magic. He looks to Constantine to pull him out from the nightmare. But when Cole drops the name of an infamous Scottish occultist, Constantine realizes the nightmare is just getting under way — and he’s about to plunge in. Wrapped in the unique look of acclaimed painter Greg Lauren’s eerie covers, the new era of HELLBLAZER is sure to become an overnight legend. On sale January 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER: STARING AT THE WALL TP Written by Mike Carey Art by Marcelo Frusin and Doug Alexander Gregory Cover by Tim Bradstreet The looming apocalypse arrives in the third collection of writer Mike Carey's acclaimed run on HELLBLAZER, reprinting the 2-part "Bred in the Bone" (illustrated by Doug Alexander Gregory) and the 5-part "Staring at the Wall" (illustrated by Marcelo Frusin) from issues #187-193. On sale Jan 4• 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS NEIL GAIMAN’S NEVERWHERE #6 Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Glenn Fabry The hit comics adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s classic urban fantasy novel reaches a crucial turning point. Door and Richard come face-to-face with the awe-inspiring Angel Islington while the Marquis de Carabas plays a deadly game with the merchants of violence Croup and Vandemar — and the odds are heavily against him. Retailers please note: This series now ships on a bimonthly schedule. On sale Jan 25 • 6 of 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE LOSERS #32 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock Clay. Aisha. Cougar. Pooch. Jensen. Max. It's their final battle as the Eisner-nominated series ends with a bang, bloodshed, and a whole lot of bodies...but how many of them belong to the Losers? Final issue. On sale January 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER #70 Written by Mike Carey Art by Zander Cannon and Big Time Attic Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Featuring guest artist Zander Cannon (TOP 10). At a storytelling competition in the lands of the centaurs, Elaine confronts the myths that have arisen from Lucifer's actions — and reunites with a mysterious boy from her past. On sale Jan 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER VOL. 9: CRUX TP Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly, Marc Hempel and Ronald Wimberly Cover by Christopher Moeller Forces in Hell and on Earth prepare for a final struggle for supremacy in CRUX. Reprinting stories from issues #55-61, this volume ventures through space and time and the places outside both, weaving a sweeping saga out of multiple character threads mortal and immortal alike. On sale Jan 25 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS LOVELESS #4 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin Tempers flare as the town of Blackwater gets dangerously close to getting what it deserves at the hands of Wes Cutter and his mysterious companion. After living for years like a powder keg ready to go off, Wes discovers that one man’s justice is another man’s injustice. On sale January 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING #23 Written by Joshua Dysart Art by Enrique Breccia Cover by Eric Powell Part 3 of the 4-part “The Bleeding Raconteur,” featuring a stunning cover by Eisner Award-winner Eric Powell (The Goon, ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL). It’s the most important turning point in Swamp Thing’s recent life, as his godlike elemental powers come rushing back. But whether he uses them to heal the wounded swamp or destroy it remains to be seen… On sale January 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS TESTAMENT #2 Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art and cover by Liam Sharp The explosive new series by best-selling author Douglas Rushkoff (Coercion, Club Zero-G) and acclaimed artist Liam Sharp (The Possessed) continues. The authorities strike down anti-war protesters with a wrath echoing that of the angry God who rained fire on Sodom and Gomorrah. Just as Lot couldn’t save his wife from turning into a pillar of salt, Jake is too distracted by his lust for Dinah to rescue his true love, Miriam, from an even more horrifying verdict. On sale January 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #41 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale At last, the long-awaited origin of Agent 355, loyal protector of the Last Man on Earth! In this special stand-alone issue, the secrets of the mysterious Culper Ring and its most famous female agent are finally revealed. On sale January 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct SUPERMAN MINI-STATUE Designed by Jim Lee Sculpted by Tim Bruckner Based on the original statue designed by superstar artist Jim Lee and sculpted by Tim Bruckner! This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain mini-statue measures Approximately 6" high x 4" wide x 6 " deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale June 7 • Mini-Statue • $49.99 US ARRIVAL IN SMALLVILLE MINI-STATUE Based on the original statue sculpted by William Paquet His homeworld doomed, the infant Kal-El was rocketed to Earth by his parents on Krypton, an event commemorated in the ARRIVAL IN SMALLVILLE mini-statue! This full-color, cold-cast porcelain mini-statue stands approximately 6" high x 7.75" wide x 6” deep and comes packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale June 14 • Mini-Statue • $49.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 2: THE RETURN OF SUPERGIRL: SUPERGIRL ACTION FIGURE Kara Zor-El was sent from the doomed planet Krypton to Earth. Reunited with her cousin Kal-El, she has begun adapting to her new home, powers and responsibilities. This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 21 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 2: THE RETURN OF SUPERGIRL: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE When Supergirl falls under the control of Darkseid, Superman must rely on a Kryptonite ring to subdue her! This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 21 • Action Figure • 7" H • PI SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 2: THE RETURN OF SUPERGIRL: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE Batman accompanies Superman on a mission to Apokolips and battles Darkseid for the life of the new Supergirl. This action figure features multiple points of articulation, character-specific accessories and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 21 • Action Figure • 7" H • PI SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 2: THE RETURN OF SUPERGIRL: DARKSEID ACTION FIGURE The powerful lord of Apokolips hopes to turn Supergirl into his most powerful agent, he twists her mind and then sends her to battle to kill the Man of Steel. This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 21 • Action Figure • 7.5” H • PI SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 2: THE RETURN OF SUPERGIRL: CORRUPTED SUPERGIRL ACTION FIGURE Darkseid warped Kara’s mind, convincing her she belonged at his side, the latest addition to his Female Furies!This action figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale June 21 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI SAMURAI JACK AND SCOTSMAN STATUE Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios Samurai Jack is back! The well-loved, wildly popular, and critically acclaimed Samurai Jack, running for three seasons on Cartoon Network, gave fans some of the best animation seen to date. Jack met his match in The Scotsman in their first encounter in “Episode 11: Jack and The Scotsman.” While traveling along a very long and narrow bridge, Jack meets a large Scotsman crossing in the opposite direction…and neither is willing to back up to let the other pass. The resulting battle ends when they are handcuffed together by bounty hunters. Eventually freeing themselves from the shackles, they take down their enemies together! This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 7 1 /2 " tall x 8" wide x 6 3/4" deep (10 1/2" tall including sword). It includes a full color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited up to 1,000 pieces. Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Statue • $125.00 US SHAZAM! DELUXE STATUE Designed by Jerry Ordway Sculpted by Ruben Procopio Fan-favorite artist Jerry Ordway (THE POWER OF SHAZAM!, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) designs a classic statue displaying the transformation of young Billy Batson into the World’s Mightiest Mortal! The Shazam! Deluxe Statue includes a “light-up” lightning bolt, and at the touch of a button thunder will sound! This deluxe hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue includes a certificate of authenticity and measures approximately 16.5" high x 7.5" wide x 7.5 " deep. Packaged in a black gift box with gold foil stamping. Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 • Statue • $295.00 US IMAGE COMICS BODY BAGS: ONE SHOT (ONE-SHOT) written by JASON PEARSON art & wraparound cover by JASON PEARSON Mack. Panda. Surrounded. One bullet. One chance. ONE SHOT. Don’t miss this 100% all-new, all original BODY BAGS adventure! January 25 • 48 pg • FC • $5.99 GØDLAND, VOL. 1: HELLO, COSMIC! TP written by JOE CASEY art by TOM SCIOLI cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS THIS IS HOW IT ALL BEGAN! The cosmic superhero epic is back and this collection is chock-full of all the “cosmic” you could ask for! Everyone from THE JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR to ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY has sung the praises of GØDLAND, so if you missed out on any of the first six issues, this is your chance to experience the glory of Commander Adam Archer, the enigmatic alien Maxim, the wacky Basil Cronus, the evil Discordia, the confusing Freidrich Nickelhead… and that’s just scratching the surface! COLLECTS GØDLAND #1-6 January 18 • 144 pg • FC • $14.99 FLAMING CARROT SPECIAL written by BOB BURDEN cover by BOB BURDEN Finally: proof that the Flaming Carrot is REAL!!! With comics on the fast track to the movie screen, isn’t it time that the movie screen came to comics? Flaming Carrot’s great detective-ness gets to the bottom of a mysterious series of events at a comic convention! Everyone’s pockets are disappearing! Will Flaming Carrot discover the mystery in time or get side-tracked by the convention sirens? Fun, action and numerous cameos by comic book celebrities! January 5 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 MICHAEL GOLDEN’S MONSTERS PORTFOLIO art by MICHAEL GOLDEN signed & numbered by MICHAEL GOLDEN From the master of detail comes this poster book of classic monsters! From giant lizards lurking in lush jungles to gargantuan apes out for a little revenge, this set captures all the line work and detail that defines the work of the elusive artist MICHAEL GOLDEN, and in a large 11x17 sized format on fine paper. The set is signed and numbered – by a creator who never makes convention appearances. January 11 • 10 plates • 11x17 • BW • $34.99 Also Available: A small quantity of signed and numbered sets will include an original piece of pencil art by Michael Golden. Limited to only 25 at a cost of $350.00. THE ORIGINAL ADVENTURES OF CHOLLY & FLYTRAP Finally, the inspiration for the new animation pilot from Paranoid Delusions Productions! These original, riveting tales of Suydam's ultimate anti-heroes, Cholly and Flytrap, open as the team becomes embroiled in a vicious battle on a stark alien landscape. Complete with action-packed art and familiar yet surreal storytelling, "A Little Love, a Little Hate," provides what it promises as only Suydam can do it. Don't miss these terrifying, funny tales of action and adventure from a master craftsman with a startlingly unique point of view. January 5 • 64 pg • FC • $6.99 RUNES OF RAGNAN #2 written by TY GORTON art by JOSH MEDORS, RYAN WYNN & JAY FOTOS cover by JOSH MEDORS, RYAN OTTLEY & JAY FOTOS “FLAMES OF MUSPELL,” Part Two After a Viking warlord uses an ancient ritual to unleash a powerful demon, his twin brother races against time to stop his quest for world domination. As the battle rages on, the people of the land are caught in the middle! An order of druids steps into the middle of the fray and an epic battle for world domination ensues! January 5 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 ANT #5 written by MARIO GULLY & MARC HAMMOND art & cover by MARIO GULLY "Not All Who Wander..." The first major battle of Ant's return is over. Join Hannah in this standalone issue as the dust settles, wounds heal, and she finally gets some of the answers she has been searching for. Meanwhile, another threat is right around the corner. January 11 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 ANT, VOL. 1: REALITY BITES TP written by MARIO GULLY & MARC HAMMOND art & cover by MARIO GULLY Hannah Washington is Ant. Her memory lost to the trials of her life as a hero, she is searching for answers to a myriad of questions. Some old friends, as well as a few new enemies are all in line to welcome her back. The heat is on in her action-packed debut in the Image Universe. January 11 • 112 pg • FC • $12.99 INVINCIBLE SCRIPT BOOK #1 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN cover by CORY WALKER For your reading pleasure we present the complete, unedited, scripts for the sold-out first six issues of INVINCIBLE. If you think the issues were wordy – just wait until you see what they look like without pictures! See what changed, see what stayed the same – see completely different lines of dialogue that were later improved. It’s fun for all ages! January 5 • 40 pg • BW • $3.99 INVINCIBLE, VOL 6: A DIFFERENT WORLD TP written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE Collecting the status quo altering storyline “A DIFFERENT WORLD” running from issues 25-30. Mark is brought to another planet in order to save it. Is he their only hope – or the source of the worst disaster to ever befall them? Collects INVINCIBLE #25-30 – just in time for the release of issue 31 in February. January 11 • 168 pg • FC • $14.99 NOBLE CAUSES, VOL. 5: BETRAYALS TP written by JAY FAERBER art by FRAN BUENO, GABE BRIDWELL & VALENTINE DE LANDRO cover by FRAN BUENO & RON RILEY The hits just keep on coming for the Noble family. Half of them are stranded on a hostile alien world and, back on Earth, an escaped mental patient claims he’s Doc Noble – and he’s headed straight for Noble Manor! All this, plus Zephyr finally goes into labor. As a special bonus, this collection also contains THE PACT #2, which features Zephyr teaming up with Invincible, ShadowHawk and Firebreather. Collects NOBLE CAUSES #7-12 and THE PACT #2. January 5 • 168 pg • FC • $14.99 OVERSIGHT: COLLECTED SHORT STORIES 1990-2005 TP written by PHIL HESTER art & cover by PHIL HESTER From the creator of THE ATHEIST, THE COFFIN, DEEP SLEEPER and the artist of Green Arrow and Nightwing comes a complete –and long overdue – collection of this amazing talent’s short story work from the last decade and a half! See why this hardworking and prolific writer/artist is considered by his peers as one of the top talents in the industry today and why he’s Hollywood’s new Golden Boy! January 18 • 200 pg • BW • $19.99 SPAWN MANGA, VOL. 3 TP written & illustrated by JUZO TOKORO cover by BRIAN HABERLIN & JUZO TOKORO Ken Kurosawa was the bodyguard for a L.A. gang leader. In the midst of a gang war, Ken was murdered by a car bomb. That was when he made his fateful deal with Malebogia, not knowing that from then on he’d be part of his hellish hordes as a SPAWN! Opposed by numerous enemies, constantly manipulated, he is brought to fight his best friend without knowing it. 100% authentic MANGA!! January 5 • 200 pg • BW • $9.99 THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS, VOL. 2 #4 written by MARK SMITH art & cover by DAN HIPP “MONSTER LOVE” The Amazing Joy Buzzards’ world tour takes our band to Egypt where their manager Dalton Warner, who works for the CIA, must hunt down the Spider Syndicate and make an uneasy alliance for the greater good. January 11 • 32 pg • BW • $2.99 THE ATHEIST #4 (RES) written by PHIL HESTER art & cover by JOHN McCREA Sharpe and Nguyen face the horrifying reality that our world is being invaded by the restless spirits of the dead. The only thing capable of stopping this ghostly army is a doomsday device so terrible that even the defense department has tried to destroy it. Sharpe does not share their compunctions, but will he be able to use it if it means the death of those closest to him? January 25 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 BAD PLANET #2 (of 6) written by STEVE NILES & THOMAS JANE art by LEWIS LAROSA & TIM BRADSTREET cover by BERNIE WRIGHTSON Introducing the Phaedon Warrior, our hero who has been imprisoned since his own planet was mysteriously destroyed by the same alien beasts that now plague the Earth - the fearsome, loathsome DeathSpiders! January 18 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 BATTLE POPE #8 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by MATTHEW ROBERTS, TONY MOORE & STAPLES After a brutal attack on his apartment building Battle Pope comes face to face with one of his greatest threats thus far...BRENDA. Reprinting ROBERT KIRKMAN’s first published work, now in stunning full color, with a brand new cover by original artists MATTHEW ROBERTS, TONY MOORE and original cover colorist VAL STAPLES. January 25 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 BEYOND AVALON #3 (RES) written by JOE PRUETT art by RICHARD CASE cover by GORAN SUDZUKA As Megan and Jerome fight off the reptilian guardians of the Tower of the Two Dragons, they discover that they are not the only wanderers on the island of Lamiam who have an interest in the secrets within the Tower. And what clues does Megan find in the pursuit of her lost father, the legendary King Arthur? January 11 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 BONE REST #7 written by MATTEO CASALI art & cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & LORENZO RUGGIERO “SECOND COMING,” Part Three As the fight goes on more violently than ever, Peace and her once-dead friend Jerusalem are forced to watch Julius Carpenter’s plan unfold. And the strange, old gun the Italian exorcist Sarzana wields could turn the tide of the uncanny battle – forever. January 5 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 CASE FILES: SAM AND TWITCH #25 written by MARC ANDREYKO art by GREG SCOTT cover by GREG CAPULLO "FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS," Conclusion The powerful conclusion to " CASE FILES" and "Fathers and Daughters!" While the shocking tragedy of child star Lacy Lyons' death is exposed, an unexpected visitor pays a call on our detectives! Who is this mystery person? And will their appearance finally shatter Twitch's spirit? Or save his soul? January 25 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 COMMON FOE #4 (of 5) written by KEITH GIFFEN & SHANNON DENTON art & cover by JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI War is Hell, but what lies beneath the blood-soaked battlefield of an isolated French village caught between two opposing forces is much worse than either side has ever imaged. Confusion sets in amidst the carnage and both sides are forced into a reluctant partnership to survive the night. January 18 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 EXPATRIATE #6 (RES) written by B. CLAY MOORE art & cover by JASON LATOUR February 11, 1964: In Washington, D.C., an astronaut named Glen Johnson is being prepped for a Congressional hero's welcome, four young men from Liverpool are peering out from behind hotel curtains at the throng gathered outside, and a man named Jack Dexter is running for his life. January 11 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 FEAR AGENT #4 written by RICK REMENDER art by TONY MOORE & SEAN PARSONS cover by TONY MOORE Lost, beaten and left for dead, Heath Huston must face the demons of his inevitable future. On the other side of the world, left in the robot city of Retilia, Mara pleads with the remaining organic life on the world to rise against the new automaton regime. With the Feeders progressing ever closer to Earth will Heath solve this quandary in time to return and save his home world? January 25 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 FELL #5 written by WARREN ELLIS art & cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH The detectives of Moon Street Precinct House, the sole police presence in the collapsing district of Snowtown, aren't getting anywhere. They've been questioning a murder suspect all night, and have to cut him loose in an hour. And then the new guy asks to take a crack: Richard Fell, recently transferred in from over the bridge. He's got an hour to break a killer. But the killer has an unknown advantage: the police failed to frisk him properly, and he has a concealed weapon with him there in the locked interview room... January 18 • 24 pg • FC • $1.99 THE GIFT #14 written by RAVEN GREGORY art by JOSH MEDORS cover by TYLER KIRKHAM & SONIA OBACK "ORIGINS" The wait is over. All the answers about the Ancient One's true purpose and mission are revealed here. January 25 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 GIRLS #9 written by JOSHUA LUNA art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA Welcome to the food chain. January 18 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 GØDLAND #7 written by JOE CASEY art by TOM SCIOLI cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS BOOK SEVEN: ACID RAINDROPS A new threat from outer space! Commander Adam Archer is Earth’s only defense! His greatest challenge yet! Plus, the mystery of Discordia’s fate deepens! In the face of a comicbook culture gone mad, GØDLAND keeps on trucking! January 18 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 GROUNDED #6 (of 6) written by MARK SABLE art & cover by PAUL AZACETA The world's super-powered children have been kidnapped, held ransom in exchange for the powers of their crime-fighting parents...but by who, and why? These questions and more are answered in this super-sized finale, where Jonathan must choose between getting the powers he's always wanted and saving the lives of his friends. January 5 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 THE INTIMIDATORS #2 created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO written by NEIL KLEID art & cover by MIGUEL MONTENEGRO NEWS FLASH! Silver Age slugfest in Cold War Cuba catapults living legend forty three years into the future! Crash landing in twenty first century Detroit, horrified hero discovers the Intimidators decimating the robot mafia and since he can't beat them, he must join them! Attractive readers preorder copies and learn why Astroman is America's... Last Best Hope! January 25 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 NIGHT CLUB #3 (of 4) (RES) written by MIKE BARON art by MIKE NORTON & KARIM WHALEM cover by MIKE NORTON “HELLUVA PARTY” The devil throws a party. As the Tall Ships sail up the Charles River, Screwbarb, the Vice President, and several hundred friends crowd the bluffs to witness the Apocalypse. The devil is nothing if not arrogant: He's invited the Night Club to witness the demise of civilization, but the Night Club has other plans. January 18 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 NOBLE CAUSES #18 written by JAY FAERBER art by FRAN BUENO cover by GABE BRIDWELL Race suffers a devastating loss as the Blackthornes’ sinister plan is finally executed. January 25 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 PvP #22 written by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ Brent is driven to the brink of madness when he tries to break his dependency on caffeine. Can he survive the withdrawal symptoms, headaches and hallucinations brought on by giving up coffee? More importantly, if he survives, will Brent still be the same person we've all grown to hate after he's kicked the java habit? 100% slow roasted comedy brewed fresh by SCOTT KURTZ and Image Comics. January 25 • 24 pg • BW • $2.99 REX MUNDI #16 written by ARVID NELSON art & cover by JUAN FERREYRA “PATH TO EMPIRE” Julien’s investigation into the mystery of the Grail leads him to a opulent party where he and the Duke of Lorraine finally meet. Romantic sparks begin to fly between Julien and Lorraine’s daughter – much to the annoyance of Genevieve, Julien’s old flame! Meanwhile, the world slips further and further towards war… January 11 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 SAVAGE DRAGON #122 (RES) written by ERIK LARSEN art & cover by ERIK LARSEN With Jennifer hospitalized and Angel missing, Dragon is forced to contend with the onslaught of a nearly indestructible juggernaut. Meanwhile, the greatest menace ever schemes to plunder the very planet from behind our hero’s back! January 25 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 SEASON OF THE WITCH #4 (of 4) written by JAI NITZ art by NICOLA SCOTT cover by MIKE HUDDELSTON "WINTER" Jessica has usurped King Elian for the throne of Asamando. Now the fairytale world gets to find out what happens when you put a magically powered 14-year-old in charge of everything. Things end badly for everyone. January 11 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 SHADOWHAWK #9 created & plotted by JIM VALENTINO written by SCOTT WHERLE art & cover by TED WING III “RISE,” Part One A death in the family. A crisis of faith. A changing of the guard. Beginning here, everything changes as Eddie Collins loses more than just his helmet when a NEW ShadowHawk assumes the mantle. A perfect jumping on point for new readers, RISE redefines the book and the character and builds towards the stunning climax in Issue 12. Think you know ShadowHawk? Think again. January 18 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 SPAWN #154 written by DAVID HINE pencils & cover by PHILIP TAN inks by DANNY MIKI In Memphis, Tennessee the dead are risin