Nouveautés à paraître en avril 2006 :
AVATAR
DARK HORSE
AEON FLUX TPB
Written by Mike Kennedy, art by Timothy Green.
Four hundred years in the future, the last of Humanity will live behind the protective walls of Bregna, an idyllic utopia built to shelter them from the deadly jungle growing beyond. Life in Bregna is perfect, or as perfect as the government can make the people believe. But not everyone is fooled by their mood-altering propaganda--a small band of freedom fighters wish to see things change, and they just might manage to pull off this impossible dream with the help of their top secret agent, the sexy, deadly Aeon Flux. As Bregnan authorities prepare a new weapon to use against the jungle pounding at their walls, Aeon prepares to turn their plans against them. But this time she is not alone--she has been instructed to train a new agent, a fiery young woman named Sithandra, who may not be all that she appears . . . Collecting the four-issue mini-series.
96 pages, $12.95, in stores on May 17.
ARCHENEMIES #1
Written by Drew Melbourne, penciled by Yvel Guichet, inked by Joe Rubinstein, colored by Rick Hiltbrunner, lettered by Jim Keplinger.
Ethan has no idea that Vincent, his roommate, is the villainous Underlord. Vincent has no clue that Ethan is the superhero called Star Fighter. In their costumed identities, they're mortal enemies, but as Ethan and Vincent they're the best of . . . wait, NO, as Ethan and Vincent they still hate each other's guts. Can comics' ultimate, super-powered odd couple keep their secrets secret and learn to live together in peace? ArchEnemies is high-concept superhero action comedy drama times eleven. In our debut issue, it's a battle of wills as Ethan and Vincent try to drive each other out of the apartment and off the lease. But, in a moment of weakness, will one roommate go too far? [SPOILER ALERT: Yes. Yes, he will.]
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 5.
B.P.R.D. THE UNIVERSAL MACHINE #1
Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi, art by Guy Davis, colored by Dave Stewart, cover by Mignola.
After their catastrophic encounter with the monster-god Katha Hem, the B.P.R.D. begin the work of trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild the team. Kate Corrigan travels to rural France in search of an ancient text that might undo the death of Roger, while back at B.P.R.D. Headquarters, Captain Daimio finally reveals the truth about his own death. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, with artist Guy Davis and co-writer John Arcudi, launch the five-part series that will determine the future of the B.P.R.D., while revealing key secrets about their past.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 5.
CONAN VOLUME 3: THE TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT AND OTHER STORIES TPB & HC
Written by Kurt Busiek, penciled by Cary Nord and Michael Wm. Kaluta, colored by Dave Stewart.
Continuing Dark Horse's best-selling Conan series with an adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard's greatest Conan tales, "The Tower of the Elephant." Fed up with both civilization and mysticism, Conan travels to the infamous City of Thieves to take out his frustrations. When a bar fight uncovers the legend of the impregnable Tower of the Elephant, he becomes determined to rob it, setting out on a quest unlike any he's undertaken--one that will involve new comrades, sudden death, horrifying creatures, and gruesome unsettling fates for both gods and men. Collecting Conan #0, #16-17, #19-22.
Hardcover, 168 pages, $24.95, in stores on May 17.
Softcover, 168 pages, $15.95, in stores on June 21.
CONCRETE VOLUME 5: THINK LIKE A MOUNTAIN TPB
Written and art by Paul Chadwick.
Celebrity has its benefits . . . and its costs. Due to his status as the world's most unusual travel writer--being a thousand pounds of walking, talking rock will do that--Concrete is approached by a group of radical eco-warriors to see firsthand and write about their efforts to save old-growth forest. What begins as a lark soon turns into a harrowing struggle, and Concrete must decide whether to dispassionately observe or to join these people who would risk anything, even life itself, to save the planet.
Paul Chadwick's critically acclaimed Concrete is at once rousing fantasy and grounded reality, as thought-provoking and challenging as it is entertaining. Think Like a Mountain collects the 1996 Parents' Choice Award winning series along with bonus short stories, some collected here for the first time. This volume collects Think Like a Mountain #1-6; short stories: "Like Disneyland, Only Toxic," "Stay Tuned for Pearl Harbor," "A Billion Conscious Decisions," "Objects of Value," "Steel Rain," various "A Sky of Heads" stories.
208 pages, black and white, $12.95, in stores on May 24.
THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON: TIME'S BLACK LAGOON NOVEL
Written by Paul Di Filippo.
In 1954, deep in the Amazon Jungle, an expedition found what they assumed was one of those missing links in the chain of human evolution: an immensely powerful amphibian creature that seemed to step out of the mists of time. They tried to tame it, to break its will, to change its very being with surgery and torture, but the beast rebelled, killing almost all who stood in its way. But was the creature truly a throwback, a survivor of some prehistoric time before time . . . or was it something more?
In the year 2015 one scientist will try to answer those questions, using a time machine to pierce the veil of history and journey back to the distant Devonian era. What he finds there will not only splinter his vision of what the Creature might be, but may very well change the history of the human race forever!
Bending the conventions of what we feel we know about the Creature from the Black Lagoon on its ear, critically praised science fiction author Paul Di Filippo reinvents the classic monster with a tale of time travel, horror, and mystery that mixes the best elements of 1950s Cold War science-fiction with today's cutting-edge cyberpunk in a vision of what terrors still lurk . . . in the swamp.
275 pages, $6.99, in stores on June 14.
DREADFUL ED HC
Written by Andrew Cosby, art by Troy Nixey, colored by Dave Stewart.
Poor Ed! What's a normal kid like him doing in a place like Nocturnia? He's supposed to be the heir to the throne of his dastardly dad--otherwise known as the Boogeyman himself, Silas Grimm! But Ed just isn't cut out for the work. Quiet, gentle, and altogether unspooky, it appears to everyone that Ed will never have what it takes to rule the land of nightmares and dark deeds.
Rather than giving up on his only heir, Silas ships Ed off to fright school, hoping his woefully un-strange little boy will learn the skills befitting of the next Boogeyman. Instead, Ed ends up learning something about himself that will shock everyone -- everyone, that is except the mother who switched him at birth!
56 pages, $12.95, in stores on May 24.
EDEN: IT'S AN ENDLESS WORLD! VOLUME 3 TPB
Written and art by Hiroki Endo.
The most action-filled Eden yet! In this shocking volume, character revelations and intense battlefield decisions punctuate a roller-coaster, book-length conflict. With new, cyber-augmented Propater villains (the Aeon soldiers) making a vicious debut, the mysterious Colonel tries to keep his ragtag group of freedom fighters alive. Kenji cuts a path through armored soldiers, and Cheribum and Sophia suffer serious setbacks. Kachua and Wycliffe make their way through secret Incan tunnels, not knowing what horrors lie in the daylight. If you thought that the previous Eden volume had a cliffhanger ending, you'll be blown away by the final pages of this thrilling ride! Hiroki Endo's Eden is a garden of violence, pathos, and philosophy, where endearing heroes face a constant struggle for survival and violent surprises wait around every corner.
224 pages, black and white, $12.95.
GUNGRAVE ARCHIVE ARTBOOK
Based on the game created by Yasuhiro Nightow, created by Softbank Editorial Division
First a hit first-person-shooter video game in Japan, Gungrave moved overseas to become an American Playstation 2 favorite as well before finally making the move to become a popular anime in both countries. Dark Horse is proud to bring America the works of Yasuhiro Nightow, and the artbook Gungrave Archives offers a new piece of the manga master's growing portfolio of works.
And Nightow's additions are only a part of the wide range of materials in this special, double-size artbook set. Already available as separate, untranslated books, Archives brings them together completely translated, at a more reasonable price, in equally high-quality binding, and featuring two pull-out posters!
And completely unavailable in either book--photographs of an exclusive Grave figure, custom made by famed figure modeler Takayuki Takeda! This is the only chance to see this model, as it will never see production. Also included is a short interview with Takeda about his challenges creating the exclusive custom figure.
256 pages, $19.95, in stores on June 14.
JU-ON VOLUME 2 TPB
Originally written by Takashi Shimizu. Manga adaptation by Meimu,
The bloody and vengeful grudge of Ju-On returns in this manga sensation from Japan! The landmark horror film franchise is captured in comics form, opening on a gruesome and tantalizing series of images from an operating room, a lightning storm, gory medical instruments, and a single witness to the scene and whatever lies on the table.
Cut to peaceful scenes of everyday life that are taking place in and around a familiar apartment complex. But what eerie presence sits just below the surface, itching to manifest itself and take out its deep-seated rage on innocents? What could have caused such hatred, and why is the spirit terrorizing again? The chilling answer to these questions is found in the pages of Ju-On Volume 2.
136 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on May 24.
NEXUS ARCHIVES VOLUME 3 HC
Written by Mike Baron, art by Steve Rude.
This latest collection of the landmark sci-fi series re-presents the original Nexus issues twelve through eighteen from First Comics--an indispensable storyline in the history of Horatio Hellpop's plagued existence. Wracked by inescapable, visceral nightmares of the grave misdeeds of his next targets, the executioner Nexus turns to the only solution he can--a life-threatening procedure that places an implant in his brain! This implant will prevent the dreams that Horatio has endured for years, but at what price? His behavior changes, and the ensuing emotional isolation pushes Sundra and her booming solar sailcraft business back to Mars. Spy Ursula X. X. Imada resurfaces with Horatio's twin daughters, and Clonezone the Hilariator is up to his usual mischief and misadventures! This collection also features a story about the Hammer, Judah Maccabee, illustrated by the famed Oz artist Eric Shanower. Collects issues #12-18 from Volume 3 (First Comics).
216 pages, $49.95, in stores on May 24.
SCARY BOOK VOLUME 2: INSECTS TPB
Written and art by Kazuo Umezu.
Kazuo Umezu returns with the second frightening volume of his Scary Book anthology series. In "Butterfly Grave," a book-length feature story, ever since the mysterious and untimely death of her mother when she was still an infant, Megumi has had an inexplicable, devastating phobia of butterflies. Upon visiting her mother's grave years after her death, Megumi begins being haunted by a black butterfly that only she can see and which seemingly causes waves of destruction and misery to Megumi's family and friends wherever it appears. But when Megumi's father decides to remarry, Megumi begins to fear that her new mother is turning into the very thing she dreads most.
232 pages, black and white, $13.95, in stores on May 10.
SPACE PINCHY: THE LABORATORY OF LOVE
Written and art by Tony Takezaki.
It seems it's not possible for poor Pinchy to stay out of trouble. At the beginning of each story, it seems she's in some kind of fix! But not this time. Nope. Now she's visiting a retro mecha display of the seemingly undestroyable Captain Star! However, I'm sure by the time this issue's over, Pinchy will find some kind of trouble, either with a giant robot, that pesky Robo King, or something else. For instance, what exactly is this "laboratory of love"? From the wacked-out manga mind of Japan's Tony Takezaki comes Space Pinchy, a story about a female space adventurer who won't accept failure, and will probably never find a decent alien boyfriend.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 19.
STAR WARS: HONOR AND DUTY TPB
Written by John Ostrander, penciled by C.P. Smith and Luke Ross, inked by Jasen Rodriguez, colored by Digital Chameleon and Steve Firchow.
Watch the fall of the Republic through the eyes of Sagoro Autem--Senate Guard, mercenary, prisoner, Clone Wars hero, and Imperial target--in a story that spans from before the Clone Wars to the first mission of Darth Vader!
Young Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker -- his even younger Padawan -- protect a senator from assassination attempts. Joining the Jedi in their mission is Autem, loyal Senate Guard. Yet, as Obi-Wan and Anakin fend off a league of master assassins, Autem discovers a link between the killers that will change his own life forever--a secret he will not be able to face until the Clone Wars have come and gone, and he finds himself on the run from the new Emperor's enforcer, Darth Vader! Collecting issues #46-48 and #78 of Star Wars Republic.
96 pages, $12.96, in stores on May 10.
STAR WARS: REBELLION -- MY BROTHER, MY ENEMY #1
Written by Rob Williams, art by Brandon Badeaux.
Seeking to exploit a fatal flaw in the Rebel fleet's escape strategies, the Empire plants a sleeper agent in the Alliance's midst and sets into motion a series of events that will have devastating consequences for Luke Skywalker and his companions. Meanwhile, Darth Vader's own agenda runs counter to the Empire's schemes, and he's ensnared Lt. Janek Sunber to carry out a secret mission that will lead the idealistic Imperial officer straight into the heart of the Rebellion.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 12.
STAR WARS: TAG & BINK EPISODE I -- REVENGE OF THE CLONE MENACE
Written by Kevin Rubio, art by Luca Marangon.
Behold, the long-awaited prequel to the Tag & Bink saga! Many a Star Wars fan has lain awake at night, plagued by suspense and wondering just how this infamous Rebel pair came to be. Well wonder no more, faithful readers! Your plague has ended with this tell-all issue that caps the space-opera legend, courtesy of fan-favorite Star Wars creators Kevin Rubio and Lucas Marangon.
The origin story of our hapless heroes begins on their respective planets, Alderaan and Corellia. These future soldiers of the Rebel Alliance are sized up for Padawan potential, and we are treated to a rare inside look at the rigorous mental and physical training undergone by aspiring Knights in the Jedi Temple! Mace Windu, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the elder Fett each have a role in the miseducation of Tag and Bink, but despite all this schoolin', the two decide that spying on Padme and "the Chosen One" is a pretty good idea . . .
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 26.
TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 9 TPB
Written and art by Yasuhiro Nightow.
This is the story of Nicholas Wolfwood and Livio, two boys for whom friendship was brief, but still burned deep into their boyhood consciences. Those bits and pieces, though full of light, are mere shadows to these men of guns and blood and violence.
Yes, in this volume of Trigun, our hero Vash takes a bit of a rest, and he certainly deserves one. So, now we'll study a boyhood relationship, one that, in this very volume, just might come to a destructive and angry end. Though, it may be a bit tough for either one of these "friends" to knock each other off. They both have secrets up their sleeves, and Livio, well he might even have an extra sleeve!
As always, published in the ever-popular non-westernized format, with Yasuhiro Nightow's commentary in the back and the comical original black-and-white covers printed on the inside.
200 pages, black and white, $9.95, in stores on May 3.
DC
MAN-BAT #1
Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Mike Huddleston.
Bruce Jones and Mike Huddleston present the savage return of Batman's ultimate mirror image in a mind-bending new 5-issue mini-series! Kirk Langstrom has long had control of his Man-Bat alter ego, able to keep the beast and himself out of trouble. But now his control is slipping, with horrifying consequences for the people around him. And two more of Batman's biggest foes have plans to turn Man-Bat's predicament to their advantage! A stunning new vision of a classic character -- one that returns him to his original, terrifying roots!
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 19.
SUPERMAN: COVER TO COVER HC
Written by various, art by Joe Shuster, Neal Adams, Curt Swan, Dave Johnson, Tim Bradstreet, Mike Wieringo, Alex Ross, Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Tim Sale, Gil Kane, Ed McGuinness and more, cover by various. In the tradition established by the spectacular Batman: Cover To Cover HC, DC Comics presents over 270 of the greatest Superman comic covers of all time, showcasing the World's Greatest Super-Hero! The artistic development and image of the Man of Steel unfolds over decades of interpretations by the greatest creators in comic-book history.
Special features include a look at the evolution of the Superman S-shield, Superman's fight for social justice, and Superman covers from around the world. Plus, acclaimed writers and artists pick their favorite Superman covers and explain their significance. Contributors include Grant Morrison, Jeph Loeb, Mark Verheiden, Mark Waid, Elliot S. Maggin, Murphy Anderson, Al Plastino, Jim Mooney and Nick Cardy. Also picking their favorites are Superman Returns director Bryan Singer, new Superman actor Brandon Routh, Superman: The Movie director Richard Donner, and TV's first Jimmy Olsen, Jack Larson.
A must-have for all pop-culture, graphic design, comic-book and Superman fans, Superman: Cover To Cover is the definitive guide to the most memorable comic covers of all time!
240 pages, $39.99, in stores on June 7.SUPERMAN/BATMAN #26
Written by Sam Loeb with Jeph Loeb, Allan Heinberg, Joss Whedon, Joe Kelly, Brad Meltzer, Mark Verheiden, Brian K. Vaughan, Geoff Johns, Joe Casey and Paul Levitz, art by John Cassaday, Joe Madureira, Jeff Matsuda, Ian Churchill, Ed McGuinness, Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Tim Sale, Arthur Adams, Joyce Chin, Mike Kunkel, Duncan Rouleau, Carlos Pacheco, Michael Turner and Pat Lee, cover by Michael Turner.
At the height of Infinite Crisis, Robin and Superboy team up for a story that's not to be missed! Written by Sam Loeb and some of the best writers in comics today, this issue was completed by Sam's artist and writer friends, a veritable Who's Who of modern comics, including Jim Lee, Mike Turner, Geoff Johns, Joss Whedon, Brad Meltzer, Ed McGuinness and many more! This issue also features a bonus Superman For All Seasons short story by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale! Don't miss this special extra-sized issue!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 19.
SUPERGIRL #7
Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Ian Churchill.
It's one year later and Kara and Power Girl have become the dynamic duo of the bottle city of Kandor as the new Flamebird and Nightwing! The debut of new series writer Greg Rucka and artist Ian Churchill.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 12.SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 1 TP
Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
This volume collects the first half of "For Tomorrow," originally presented in Superman #204-209. A cataclysmic event has struck the Earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected -- not even Superman!
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 3.
SUPERMAN VS. LEX LUTHOR TP
Written and illustrated by various, over by various.
DC presents several of the best comics stories featuring Superman battling his arch-nemesis! Witness the various incarnations of Luthor in stories from Action Comics #23, #544, Adventure Comics #271, Superboy #86, Superman (Vol. 1) #90, #164, #292, #416, Man of Steel #4, Superman (Vol. 2) #9, #131 and Superman: Lex 2000.
192 pages, $19.99, in stores on May 31.
SUPERMAN/SHAZAM: FIRST THUNDER TP
Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Josh Middleton.
Witness the first meeting of The Last Son of Krypton and Earth's Mightiest Mortal in this collection of the stylish 4-issue mini-series! While Superman must stop members of a cult from stealing an ancient artifact from the Metropolis Natural History Museum, Captain Marvel must defeat giant robots rampaging through Fawcett City!
128 pages, $12.99, in stores on May 10.SUPERMAN: STRANGE ATTRACTORS TP
Written by Gail Simone, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by John Byrne and Nelson, cover by Byrne.
Legendary creator John Byrne returns to pencil the adventures of the Man of Steel, in action-filled tales written by Gail Simone! This volume collects Action Comics #827-828 and #830-835, in which Superman squares off against Dr. Polaris, Dr. Psycho, Black Adam, Satanus, Livewire and more!
112 pages, $12.99, in stores on May 17.
VILLAINS UNITED: INFINITE CRISIS SPECIAL
Written by Gail Simone, art by Dale Eaglesham and Art Thibert, cover by Karl Kerschl.
Ripped from the pages of Infinite Crisis! The Society has orchestrated one of the biggest acts of terror the world has ever seen -- a global prison break. But when all of Earth's mightiest heroes are missing in action, who will be there to stop the tide of evil that threatens to engulf the entire planet?
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on April 26.
CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 4 TP
Written by Elliot S. Maggin, E. Nelson Bridwell, Martin Pasko and Paul Levitz, art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin, cover by Alex Ross.
Collecting Justice League of America #122-124, #135-137 and #147-148! In this latest collection of team-ups, meet the heroes of Earth-S, led by the Earth's Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel, as well as the Legion of Super-Heroes!
168 page, $14.99, in stores on May 3.
CHECKMATE #1
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Jesus Saiz, cover by Lee Bermejo.
Checkmate holds the line. Cross it and they'll take you off the board. Permanently.
In this thrilling new ongoing series, the team behind the blockbuster OMAC Project returns with a different spy agency for a different world. Infinite Crisis has changed the DCU, and Checkmate has shaped its hard-learned lessons into a new game plan.
In Checkmate, it's all about the balance of power. Between Black and White; between human and metahuman; and between the familiar faces who have become its new Kings and Queens. It's also about the propaganda wars, black ops combat, and political manuevering that fuel Checkmate's critical missions -- missions that take a grueling toll on the agents' day-to-day lives.
First, however, they must prove their right to exist -- to the U.N. And they only have hours to do it in this breathtaking first issue!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 12.
CRISIS AFTERMATH: THE BATTLE FOR BLUDHAVEN #1-2
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Dan Jurgens and Palmiotti, cover by Daniel Acuña
The after-effects of Infinite Crisis begin to impact the DCU starting in Crisis Aftermath: The Battle for Blüdhaven, a 6-issue miniseries written shipping twice monthly beginning in April.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 12 and April 26.THE FLASH ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC
Written by John Broome and Gardner Fox, art and cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella.
The Flash Archives Vol. 4 reprints issues #125-132 of The Flash (1961-1962), faithfully recolored and restored to their original glory. This volume follows the Fastest Man Alive as he zips through adventures around the world, and features an introduction by longtime comics writer and former Flash editor Mike W. Barr.
216 pages, $49.99, in stores on May 10.
HAWKMAN: GOLDEN EAGLE TP
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Joe Bennett, Dale Eaglesham, Steve Sadowski and others, cover by Joe Bennett and Ruy José.
A new collection featuring Hawkman #37-45! Madness and mayhem plague Hawkman and Hawkgirl as they battle an alliance of adversaries from the past! But it is that startling return of Golden Eagle that sends the greatest shockwaves through Hawkman's life.
208 pages, $17.99, in stores on May 10.
ION #1
Written by Ron Marz, art by Greg Tocchini, cover by Ivan Reis.
Following the events of Infinite Crisis and the Rann/Thanagar War Special, writer Ron Marz returns to the character he created, giving Kyle Rayner an entirely new lease on life in a new ongoing series with art by rising star Greg Tocchini, A distraught Kyle Rayner has emerged one year later, transformed with abilities that may surpass those of any Green Lantern ever. So beware his powerŠbecause his might may not be on the side of right.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 26.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS HAUNTED TANK VOL. 1 TP
Written by Robert Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, Irv Novick, Jerry Grandenetti, and Jack Abel, cover by Joe Kubert.
One of the most unusual concepts in war comics gets the Showcase treatment in this volume collecting stories from G.I. Combat #87-119, Brave and The Bold #52 and Our Army At War #155. The ghost of a Confederate general returns to protect to his namesake, commander of a tank in North Africa in WWII.
560 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on May 17.
AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE JLA
Written by Christopher Priest, Scott Beatty, Rick Veitch and Mark Millar, art by Eric Battle, Scot Eaton, Darryl Banks, Chris Jones, Mike McKone, Gary Frank and various, cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen
A special 48-page book originally included with DC Direct's JLA Action Figure Boxed Set. Includes stories from JLA 80-Page Giant #1, JLA Secret Files #3 and JLA #77, and more,
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 5.JLA: WORLD WITHOUT A JUSTICE LEAGUE TP
Written by Bob Harras, art by Tom Derenick and Dan Green, cover by Daniel Acuña.
A new collection reprinting JLA #120-125! Batman dissolved the JLA in the wake of the revelation that some members had resorted to tampering with the minds of not only their villainous opponents but even the Dark Knight himself. But that doesn't change the need for heroesŠand an obsessed Green Arrow desperately attempts to hold the beleaguered team together as innocent people begin dying. And all clues lead to an old JLA foe, one dangerous enough to take them down...one by one. When the adventure ends, the JLA may never unite again!
144 pages, $12.99, in stores on May 31.
SOLO #10
Written by Damion Scott, Rob Markmam and Jennifer Carcano, art and cover by Scott.
This issue features five stories drawn and co-written by Scott, including a race between The Flash and Mr. Death, a day in the life of Superman, and a night on patrol in Gotham City with Robin and Batgirl!
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on April 26.
SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #17
Written by Mark Waid, art by Barry Kitson and Mick Gray, cover by Kitson.
Learn more about the newest member of the Legion as the team tries to come to terms with the identity of this powerhouse blonde from the 21st century!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 26.LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES VOL. 2: DEATH OF A DREAM TP
Written by Mark Waid, art by Barry Kitson, Kevin Sharpe, Georges Jeanty, Dale Eaglesham, Ken Lashey and various, cover by Kitson.
A new volume collecting Legion of Super-Heroes #7-13! As the team suffers infighting, the dream of a United Planets dissolves into hopelessness. Only a brawl between the Legion and the agents of Terror Firma can halt the coming invasion -- but it's not without a great sacrifice!
200 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 24.
SEVEN SOLDIERS #1
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by J.H. Williams III.
Does the debut of an incredible new superteam begin here...or is this the end of the line for the most bizarre group of heroes ever known? Fresh from their hit mini-series, seven unique and unlikely soldiers must join forces to save humanity from its own future! The only catch? They can never meet!
Klarion, Zatanna, The Manhattan Guardian, Bulleteer, Mister Miracle, Frankenstein and The Shining Knight return for the epic conclusion to the Seven Soldiers mega-series, as the apocalyptic threat of the Sheeda intensifies to a terrifying, unexpected climax.
Which of the Seven Soldiers will betray the others? Which two will cross paths? Who will find love at the end of the world? Who will change forever? Who will face the ultimate villain? And which Soldier will die?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 5.SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY VOL. 3 TP
Written by Grant Morrison, art by Pasqual Ferry, Ryan Sook, Frazer Irving, Yanick Paquette, Doug Mahnke, Billy Dallas Patton, Mick Gray, and Michael Bair, cover by Paquette and Bair.
The brilliant mind of Grant Morrison is showcased once again as his most groundbreaking and ambitious project yet continues! This third volume in the series collects Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle #1-2, Seven Soldiers: Zatanna #4, Seven Soldiers: Klarion The Witchboy #4, Seven Soldiers: Bulleteer #1-2, and Seven Soldiers: Frankenstein #1.
Independently, each of these characters is 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, telling a grander story of a devastating global threat to mankind. Together these reluctant champions must arise and somehow work together to save the world...without ever meeting one another!
176 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 31.WILDSTORM
EX MACHINA SPECIAL #1
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story, cover by Tony Harris.
The superstar art team of Chris Sprouse and Karl Story (Tom Strong, Ocean) joins writer Brian K. Vaughan for an all-new, 2-part adventure from Mayor Mitchell Hundred's super-heroic past! At long last, the origin of Jack Pherson, the Great Machine's mysterious archenemy, is finally revealed in this perfect introduction for readers new to the world of Ex Machina.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 19.THE AUTHORITY: THE MAGNIFICENT KEVIN TP
Written by Garth Ennis, art by Carlos Ezquerra, cover by Glenn Fabry.
Collecting the 5-issue mini-series revisiting an Authority favorite: Kev! The Boss has another lethal mission for Kev involving his least-favorite allies -- the Authority -- and it will lead Kev down the darkest path of his life!
128 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 3.
SKYE RUNNER #1
Written by Allen Warner, art by Alé Garza and Richard Friend, cover by Garza and Friend, variant cover by Jim Lee.
Writer Allen Warner and artist Alé Garza reunite anew series blending elements of fantasy and super-hero action. Skye is a beautiful young woman -- and the deceased king's daughter -- who always dreamed of becoming a knight. Unfortunately, she had to settle for being a Runner -- until the day her life turned upside-down and magical fate changed her destiny forever!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 26.VERTIGO TITLES
BITE CLUB: VAMPIRE CRIME UNIT #1
Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman, art by David Hahn, cover by Frank Quitely.
Sex, violence and black humor are served up super-size when Miami's Vampire Crime Unit investigates the murder of a drug-addicted stripper in Bite Club: Vampire Crime Unit, the follow-up miniseries to the critically acclaimed, top-selling Bite Club, written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman with art by David Hahn and provocative covers by Frank Quitely.
The characters who survived Bite Club are back, playing cops and mobsters in a gritty, Vampire procedural that opens the vein of Miami vice -- and proves the police blotter is a Rorschach test for self-mutilation, power exchange, money and revenge. The elite squad of cops has plenty of problems, including a wide-eyed rookie with a hot-on for the ferociously depraved Risa Del Toro ‹ female Godfather of Miami's toughest crime family ‹ who just happens to be the prime suspect at the scene of the crime.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 19.LOVELESS VOL. 1: A KIN OF HOMECOMING TP
Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin
This collection features issues #1-5 of the Western series for a new millennium created by Eisner award-winning writer Brian Azzarello with artist Marcelo Frusin. Azzarello tells the tough-as-nails saga of Wes Cutter, combining all the bloody action and atmosphere of a Sergio Leone film with the provocative storytelling of HBO's Deadwood.
128 pages, $9.99, in stores on May 24.
SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 4: THE SCORPION TP
Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, art by Guy Davis Cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning.
Collecting issues #17-20 of writer Matt Wagner's the acclaimed reimagination of the original Sandman. With The Scorpion, writers Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle continue to breathe rich new life into pulp genre conventions.
104 pages, $12.99, in stores on May 3.Y: THE LAST MAN -- PAPER DOLLS TP
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Pia Guerra, Goran Sudzuka and José Marzan Jr., cover by Massimo Carnevale
The saga of Yorick Brown, the last man on Earth, continues in Paper Dolls, collecting issues #37-42 of writer Brian K. Vaughan's and artist Pia Guerra's hit Vertigo series. In addition to catching up on the adventures of Yorick's monkey Ampersand (whose body holds the key to stopping the male-killing plague) and telling the origin of Agent 355, Paper Dolls chronicles the search for Yorick's fiancée Beth in Australia -- a search that yields a large dose of unwanted publicity for the Last Man and deadly consequences for those he cares for!
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 17.INFINITE CRISIS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES
Features multiple points of articulation, character specific accessories and display base. Packaged in a four-color blister. Figures include Mongul (9"), OMAC (7.25"), Alexander Luthor (6.5"), Earth-Prime Superboy (6.125") and Power Girl (6.25").
Price TBA, in stores on Sept. 20.
JUSTICE LEAGUE (ALEX ROSS) SERIES 4 ACTION FIGURES
Features multiple points of articulation, character specific accessories and a display base. Packaged in a four-color blister. Figures include Shazam! (7.25"), Black Adam (7.25"), Hawkman (7.5"), Zatanna (6.75") and Solomon Grundy (8").
Price TBA, in stores on Sept. 6.
WONDER WOMAN AND SERPENTS MINI-STATUE
Designed by Adam Hughes, sculpted by Tim Bruckner.
Based on the original statue, renowned artist Adam Hughes¹ groundbreaking rendition of Wonder Woman is transformed into spectacular sculpted form! Designed with the intensity and beauty only Hughes can deliver and sculpted by Tim Bruckner, the Amazon Warrior defends herself in battle against unpredictable adversaries. This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain mini statue measures approximately 6.5" high x 4.25" wide x 6.5" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box.
$59.99, in stores on Sept. 13.
WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: SUPERGIRL BUST
Designed by Adam Hughes, sculpted by John G. Mathews.
Continuing the stunning line of Women of the DC Universe busts! Supergirl is a force for good -- an earth-bound angel on a mission to protect mankind from every form of evil. This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5" tall x 2.5" wide x 2.5" deep, and is packaged in a four-color box.
$45, in stores on Sept. 20.
TWO-FACE 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE
His every action decided by the flip of a coin, Two-Face is one of Batman's most unpredictable and popular foes. As the newest edition to DC Direct's realistically proportioned 1:6 scale figures, the former D.A. and criminal mastermind comes alive! This deluxe collector figure includes a set of interchangeable hands, a signature metal coin, and a display stand. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel.
$59.99, in stores on Sept. 27.
Y: THE LAST MAN #23 POSTER
Art by Massimo Carnevale.
From the painted cover to Y: The Last Man #23 featuring the "Widow's Pass" story arc which reaches its bloody conclusion as the last man on earth's confrontation with the female survivors of a violent militia group comes to an end. Poster measures 24" x 36".
$7.99, in stores on Sept. 20.
FABLES #8 POSTER
Art by James Jean.
Featuring the stunning cover to Fables #8, "The Pirates of Upstate New York: Part Three of Animal Farm." The non-human Fable refugees have settled on a large farm, and rabble-rousing radicals have staged an uprising -- and Snow White and Rose Red have stumbled upon the conspiracy at just the wrong time. Poster measures 24" x 36".
$7.99, in stores on Sept. 20.DEVIL'S DUE
FAMILY GUY: VOLUME 1
By Matt Fleckenstein and Benjamin Phillips.
The Family Guy steps out of the TV screen and into a new bimonthly series from Devil's Due! Each of the three volumes in this series focuses on one of the star characters, and their views on life... however skewed they may be! Want advice from Peter or Stewie? Probably not, but they're going to give it to you anyway! In between these hilarious one- on-one segments are stories rivaled only by the TV show itself. Written by Matt Fleckenstein, staff writer for the animated series!
64 pages, $6.95.
G.I. JOE: SNAKE-EYES DECLASSIFIED TPB
By Brandon Jerwa, Emiliano Santalucia, Robert Atkins and Jeremy Roberts.
Soldier. Ninja. Respected member of G.I.Joe. His real name is classified; his past, a blank slate... But behind every mystery waits a truth to be told. For the first time in print, the definitive origin of Snake-Eyes is told! What little information was known has been sewn together with revelatory moments and threads that explain where he's been, how he became who he is, and set the stage for where he is going. A tale of war, betrayal, loss and death -- and out of the tragedy... the legend is born.
160 pages, $18.95.
FORGOTTEN REALMS BOOK II: EXILE TPB
By R.A. Salvatore, Andrew Dabb, Tim Seeley & Aadi Salman
Collecting the second volume of R.A. Salvatore's masterful Legend of Drizzt trilogy! Drizzt Do'urden has fled the treacherous society of his people, abandoning his royal birthright to seek peace and justice in the wilderness of the Underdark. But even as he must confront fearsome new enemies, his family has sworn to destroy him -- using the only person Drizzt ever loved -- his father!
160 pages, $14.95.
FORGOTTEN REALMS BOOK I: HOMELAND, HARDBACK EDITION
By R.A. Salvatore, Andrew Dabb and Tim Seeley.
Travel back to strange and exotic Menzoberranzan, the vast city of the Drow and homeland to Icewind Dale hero Drizzt Do'Urden in this new limited edition hardback version of the best selling Forgotten Realms Book I: Homeland. Homeland is R.A. Salvatore's first book in The Legend of Drizzt and is set in the epic world of Forgotten Realms. It is now presented for the first time in a graphic format that unveils the dark world of Menzobberranzan and the obsidian-skinned race of ruthless dark elves.
$29.99
FORGOTTEN REALMS: HOMELAND #1 CONVENTION SPECIAL
By R.A. Salvatore, Andrew Dabb, Tim Seeley and Tyler Walpole.
Now is your chance to get this rare copy of Forgotten Realms: Homeland originally only sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2005! Featuring original cover art by Tyler Walpole!
$9.95
SAKURA PAKK VOL. 2
By eigoMANGA.
Sakura Pakk is a female-oriented anthology manga series showcasing an alternative side of femininity. Sometimes the girls of Natra Morta wonder how they made it this Far with all of the stigma and people against them. By the time their story is told the haters can Be Number Two but these girl will be Second To None.
$10.95
ELSINORE: "PSYCHO SANCTII" VOL 1 TPB
By Ken Lillie-Paetz, Brian Denham, Mark Sparacio and Josh Medors.
This collection features the first four issues of the critically acclaimed supernatural suspense mini-series by writer Ken Lillie-Paetz. A disgraced psychiatrist is drawn into a secret society's plot to avert the Apocalypse. The patients at the Elsinore Mental Hospital are developing supernatural powers. Left untreated by medication, their madness is evolving and a prophecy from the plague times is being fulfilled. Join Dr. Murchison as he makes his rounds in an asylum gone mad, where blood becomes guns, nightmares become real and lemurs run loose in the halls.
$14.95
LOFI: COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE, VOLUME 2, ISSUE 7
By various.
GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS! LO-FI magazine brings you the most talented females writers, artist and behind the scene movers and shakers in the comic book and entertainment industry. Continuing Ben Templesmith's exclusive comic, Wormwood. Plus, lots of music, toys, games, and entertainment to keep you going through till summer.
$5.95.
NIGHTWOLF #0
By Stephen L Antczak, Nick Marinkovich and Georges Jeanty.
The family curse turned Davey Doyle into a werewolf. Powerless to stop himself, he slaughtered his family. Davey has chosen his penance: to use the power of his curse for good...as Nightwolf. As he struggles to balance the demon and the hero within, Davey learns it's not as simple as good vs. evil. An exciting, dark new super-hero from Visible Light Entertainment!
$0.99
ARKADIAN: NO WITNESS
By Stephen L. Antczak, Riq, Dexter Vines.
The debut of Arkadian, the "hit man of the bizarre" sent to kill a young witch, with one caveat: no witnesses. But there is a witness, whom now must hunt down...and then, there's another witness, and another, and another. Look for the further weird adventures of Arkadian from Visible Light Entertainment.
$2.95.
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FRANK CHO WOMEN: SELECTED DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONS HC
Written, art and cover by Frank Cho.
From Frank Cho, the award-winning creator of Liberty Meadows and Zombie King, comes Frank Cho Women: Selected Drawings And Illustrations. This 112-page collection will showcase Frank Cho's past and present illustrations and you will see why he's considered one of the top modern masters of the female form.
112 pages, black and white, $24.99, in stores on April 26.
ASTRO GN
Written, art and cover by Nilson.
Beautifully painted graphic novel. We follow a little crash landed astronaut on his road-movie like journey, encountering whimsical beings and events on the sides of the road, 'til a cosmic finale inside a giant nautic star.
40 pages, $6.99, in stores on April 5.
BOOK OF SHADOWS #1
Written by Mark Chadbourn, art and cover by Bo Hampton.
One frightened girl. One goddess of blood and death. Against them, an army of shape-shifting devils, dragons, and mythological creatures determined to throw our world back to the dark ages. It¹s war...
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on April 5.
BOOK OF SHADOWS #2
Written by Mark Chadbourn, art and cover by Bo Hampton.
Annie flees to the world beyond the veil in search of the one thing that might save humanity in its darkest hour.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on April 26.
LOADED BIBLE: JESUS vs. VAMPIRES ONE-SHOT
Written by Tim Seeley, art by Nate Bellegard and Mark Englert, cover by Stefano Caselli.
In the near future, the United States is ruled by bloodsucking vampire hordes. Only one man can end their reign of terror: Jesus H. Christ. A tale of war, love, religion and severed heads, the controversial Loaded Bible answers an age-old question: "What Would Jesus Do?" Answer: He'd kick vampire ass.
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on April 19.
SAVAGE DRAGON #125
Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.
"Shattered." The Dragon fights his most devastating battle ever! Now, barely clinging to life, his regenerating abilities gone, things couldn¹t be much more desperate! Enter: the FLY! Meanwhile, Mister Glum prepares to take over the planet Earth! Plus: whatever other goodies we can cram into this giant-sized anniversary issue! Not to be missed!
64 pages, $4.99, in stores on April 25.
SIGHT UNSEEN HC
Written by Bob Tinnell, art and cover by Bo Hampton.
The tension can be cut with a straight-razor in this brooding tale of supernatural terror penned by Robert Tinnell and drawn by Bo Hampton. This book marks Hampton's return to the Graphic Novel medium after eight years.
152 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 12.
SPAWN #1 IN 3D MCFARLANE MOCCA RETROSPECTIVE EXCLUSIVE
Written, art and cover by Todd McFarlane.
A special 3D version of Spawn #1 specially created for the 2006 Todd McFarlane retrospective at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in New York. Will not be reprinted...only available while stock lasts! Red/blue glasses included!
32 pages, $5.95, in stores on April 19.
THE TOURIST GN
Written by Brian Wood, art and cover by Toby Cypress.
In a remote coastal village in Nothern Scotland, the choice between money and happiness has never been more clear or carried such deadly consequences.
When Moss arrives in a remote coastal village on the North Sea, he is accepted as what he appears to be: a somewhat grubby American backpacker on holiday. He gets contract work on the offshore oil rig and courts Julie Tucker, a local café owner and single mother. Gradually the town begins to realize just who it is they're harboring: a Special Forces soldier turned drugs smuggler, and, if that wasn't bad enough, he has a lot of really rough bastards riding into town after him.
The safety of the town and the woman he loves vs. the successful conclusion of a very lucrative drug deal... which will Moss choose?
104 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on April 5.
HELLSPAWN: THE ASHLEY WOOD COLLECTION TP
Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Steve Niles, art and cover by Ashley Wood.
The work that put Ashley Wood on the artistic map! Dark sequentials brilliant covers! This is a must-have for any Spawn or Ashley Wood fan. The collection features Hellspawn issues 1-10, a cover gallery, a new never-before-seen cover from Ashley himself, as well as tons of behind the scenes extras! Features some great writing from fan favorites Brian Michael Bendis and Steve Niles as well.
224 pages, $24.95, in stores on April 26.
COYOTE VOL. 3 TP
Written by Steve Englehart, art by Chaz Truog, Steve Ditko, Steve Leialoha and Bob Wiacek, cover by Truog.
Coyote's wormed his way deep into the Shadow Cabinet, and things are going so good that a Trickster just knows things have to go bad. What he thought was deep is barely scratching the surface, though, and by the time this latest adventure is are over, he's raced the ghost of James Dean, fought the legendary X-Caliber, spooked the Dark Cardinal and had half his brain removed by a Venusian. (Allegedly!) And he doesn't even know that the Djinn is having his own adventure, drawn by Spider-Man co-creator and comics legend Steve Ditko in a series devised especially for the pasha of paranoia.
128 pages, $12.99, in stores on April 19.
FLAMING CARROT, VOL. 1, TP
Written, art and cover by Bob Burden.
A humble man, lonely at heart, seeks out the rejected ³freaks² of the world, taking these misbegotten outcasts under his wing in a traveling show of oddities. But life is not without its own irony and his true self is revealed in a twist of fate and revenge. Collects Flaming Carrot #1-4 (#33-36 in regular series) and Flaming Carrot Photo Special.
140 pages, black and white, $14.99, in stores on April 12.
FREAK SHOW SC
Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Bernie Wrightson.
A humble man, lonely at heart, seeks out the rejected ³Freaks² of the world, taking these misbegotten outcasts under his wing in a traveling show of oddities. But life is not without its own irony and his true self is revealed in a twist of fate and revenge.
52 pages, black and white, $5.99, in stores on April 5.
FRESHMEN TRADE PAPERBACK
Written by Hugh Sterbakov, penciled by Leonard Kirk, inked by Andrew Pepoy, colored by Tyson Wengler, cover by Rodolfo Migliari.
The sold-out, critically acclaimed series co-created by Buffy and Austin Powers star Seth Green is collected in all its glory from #1-#6! Meet the beautiful Puppeteer, the wistful Seductress, the desperate Wannabe, the wasted Intoxicator, the bickering Drama Twins, the overwhelmed Green Thumb, the snotty Squirrel and the dam-obsessed Beaver, and revel in extra goodies, including the entire Freshmen Yearbook. Baron Von Sterbakov and Maestro Kirk deliver thrills, chills, spills and tons of laughs.
176 pages, $15.99.
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MOON KNIGHT #1
Written by Charlie Huston, pencils and cover by David Finch.
"The Bottom," part 1 of 6. The Fist of Khonshu is back and badder than ever. Marc Specter used to talk to God. His god anyway. Khonshu -- God of the Moon, God of Vengeance -- saved Spector's life, brought him to glory, made him a hero. Made him Moon Knight. But what Khonshu gives, he also takes away. And once he takes, he takes for good. Spector learned this the hard way, spiraling into madness, depression and worse. But he also remembers. Remembers what it felt like to jump off the top of a six-story tenement, cloak spread behind him. Remembers the feel of cartilage and bone exploding beneath his fists. Remembers the fun stuff. Now Specter wants back in the game. Will Khonshu hear his prayer?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 5.
ANNIHILATION: NOVA #1
Written by Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett, penciled by Kev Walker, cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto.
Beaten and nearly dead, Nova prepares to go back into battle! Can Nova cope with the awful burden of Xandar's legacy? Can he carry a warning to friendly space? Can he even stay alive for another five minutes with the murdering hosts of the Annihilation Wave closing in?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 19.
ANNIHILATION: RONAN THE ACCUSER #1
Written by Simon Furman, penciled by Jorge Lucas, cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
The shockwaves from the Annihilaton: Prologue propels Ronan into his own limited series! No longer recognized as "Accuser," Ronan himself has been accused, tried and stripped of his rank. Now Ronan is out to clear his name! Guest starring a host of Marvel's biggest and baddest cosmic characters!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 26.
ANNIHILATION: SILVER SURFER #1
Written by Keith Giffen, penciled by Renato Arlem, cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
The Annihilation Wave has targeted the ex-heralds of Galactus. Hunted by beings every bit as powerful as himself, the Silver Surfer must find a way to unite Galactus' ex-heralds against a common foe! But, can even the united cosmic might of those who served Galactus stand against these powerful beings called Seekers? Guest starring: Firelord and Gabriel the Air Walker. And introducing Ravenous!
32 pages, $2.99, April 5.
ANNIHILATION: SUPER-SKRULL #1
Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach, penciled by Greg Titus, cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
From one of the writers of the hit television series Lost, comes a new vision of the venerable villain as Super-Skrull brings his devious cunning to bear on an unstoppable enemy! Super-Skrull bursts into the frontline of the war against the Annihilation Wave--taking the fight to the enemy in his own ruthless way. And for once, evil may just be the only way to defeat evil!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 12.
AMAZING FANTASY #20
Written by Simon Furman and Joe Lansdale, art by James Raiz and Byron Penaranda, cover by Lucio Parillo.
It's the final chapter of Unnatural Selection and Varina Goddard has taken the mantle of A.I.M.'s Scientist Supreme, with a diabolical plan to bring the organization back to its full blown glory as a techno-terrorist cult. With an alien berserker machine on her side, can G.E.I.S.T. agent Ray Hidalgo survive in time to stop world destruction? And what is the cosmic secret behind Death's Head's mysterious power source? Plus, an extra 8-page bonus new adventure starring Steamrider, previewing June's Western Month!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 26.
AVENGERS AND POWER PACK ASSEMBLE! #1
Written by Marc Sumerak, art and cover by Gurihiru.
Hot on the heels of their adventure with the X-Men, Power Pack returns for another titanic team-up... and this time, it's Earth's Mightiest Heroes leading the charge! In this issue: the Marvel Universe's youngest heroes join the battle alongside one of its oldest -- the legendary Captain America! Can the kids help Cap track down a dangerous old foe, or will their youthful inexperience make them four thorns in the Star-Spangled Avenger's side? It's all-ages action and adventure in the mighty Marvel manner! Don't wait for the digest... Join the Pack now!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 19.
MARVEL ROMANCE REDUX: RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE FOR OTHER GIRLS
Written by Kyle Baker, Keith Giffen, Michael Leib, Robert Fleming, Fred Van Lente and Kirsten Sinclair, art by jack Kirby, Don Heck and Dick Giordano, cover by Baker.
We're taking you back to the good ol' days, when all women (apparently) did was cook and think about boys, clean and think about boys and do laundry while thinking about boys! Join the fun as we take old romance stories and update them with some of the funniest writers (barely) working in comics today!
40 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 12.
NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL #1
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils and cover by Olivier Coipel.
Avengers Tower becomes the ultimate battleground as the New Avengers are targeted by one of their most fiercest new enemies yet. The all new Adaptoid has come to take them down... and wait till you see who it is. Plus -- An Avenger gets married!!!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 26.
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: DANIEL WAY/ OLIVIER COIPEL
Written by John Rhett Thomas.
This month, Marvel Spotlight visits with Ten Terrific talent Daniel Way, the writer who's made a name for himself exploring the darker side of the Marvel Universe. The brains behind Venom, Punisher vs. Bullseye and Supreme Power: Bullseye discusses his burgeoning career as we go behind the scenes on his past work and his current run on Wolverine, and learn what's coming next! Also, this just in from the "Needless To Say" Department: The House of M limited series kicked butt. Now, SPOTLIGHT brings you up close to the man who put the "kick" in that statement! We revisit Olivier Coipel's past work on Avengers and explore his role in the upcoming New Avengers Annual #1! All this and Bullpen Bulletins, your letters, Marvel Value Stamps, the sink from Joe Quesada's kitchen, and more!
32 pages, $2.99,in stores on April 5.
MARVEL MILESTONES: BEAST & KITTY PRYDE
Written by Gerry Conway and Chris Claremont, penciled by Tom Sutton and Dave Cockrum, cover by Gil Kane.
Lo! A Beast is born in Amazing Adventures #11 (March 1972) when Hank McCoy leaves the X-Men for a job at the Brand Corporation -- where he's permanently transformed into a furry monster while experimenting with his mutation! And from UNCANNY X-MEN #153 (January 1982) comes something completely different: Kitty's fairy tale!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 26.
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #1
Written by Daniel Way, penciled by Steve Dillon, covers by Joe Quesada and Michael Turner.
Premiering a new ongoing series that picks up where House of M #8 and "Origins and Endings" (Wolverine #36-40) left off! Armed with the one thing that could kill him, as well as key clues to his very existence, Logan embarks on the first leg of a long and bloody quest for vengeance against those who once enslaved him. No longer feeling the need to play it quiet, Logan's first strike elicits a Condition Critical response from the U.S. government. With no other choice, they drop their bomb -- and you won't believe who it is! When Logan hits D.C., someone's going to be waiting for him.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 19.
X-MEN UNLIMITED #14
Written by C.B. Cebulski and Neil Kleid, penciled by David Aja and Mike Oeming, cover by Leinil Yu.
An all-Colossus special. In the first story, C.B. Cebulski and David Aja explore how the remarkable tragedies in the mutant's life have affected those around him, including his younger sister, Illyana, whose gifts of magic can often be more of a burden than a blessing... And Mike Oeming joins Neil Kleid for a touching story titled "How to be an Artist," in which Colossus struggles with something even more immobile than himself-- artist's block. With an exhibition scheduled, Colossus must create art, but what exactly is art? And can the metal mutant generate something that pleases both himself and his harshest critics?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 5.
DEFENDERS: INDEFENSIBLE PREMIERE HC
Written by KEITH GIFFEN & J.M. DEMATTEIS Pencils & Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
Wong possessed by Nightmare! Dormammu and Umar in unholy alliance! The Hulk and the Sub-Mariner at each other¹s throats! The Silver Surfer...uh...surfing. Can Doctor Strange reunite the Defenders and save ³Reality As We Know It?" Only the Ancient One knows for sure! Collects DEFENDERS #1-5.
120 pages,$19.99.
SPIDER-MAN: THE OTHER HC
Written by PETER DAVID, REGINALD HUDLIN & J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by PAT LEE, MIKE WIERINGO & MIKE DEODATO Cover by JOE QUESADA
This deluxe hardcover collects the startling super story that turned the wall-crawler¹s world upside down, uniting the creative talents behind all three Spider-Man titles! Haunted by unsettling dreams. Disturbed by a growing sense of dread. Convinced that people are out to get him. Spidey faces his biggest threat yet a foe so insidious that he can¹t hope to handle it alone. With friends like Reed Richards, Stephen Strange and Hank Pym, he won¹t have to. But can even the world¹s greatest minds change the course of fate? And if they could, would they dare? Having finally accepted his fate, Peter Parker decides to put the red and blue tights in the closet and spend some quality time with Aunt May and MJ. But Morlun¹s got other plans and this time, there¹s no Ezekiel to help the web-slinger. Sit down for this one, True Believer you¹ve never seen a fight quite like this, as Peter faces the one foe he¹s never defeated! Beaten to the edge of death, hovering in a place short of heaven or hell, Spidey is about to embark on a journey unlike anything he¹s ever experienced. If he¹s going to have any hope to thwart Morlun¹s obscene mission, then he¹s got two choices: Evolve or die...! Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #525-528, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #1-4 & MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN #19-22.
288 pages,$29.99.
ASTONISHING X-MEN VOL. 1 HC
Written by JOSS WHEDON Pencils & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
This deluxe hardcover collects ASTONISHING X-MEN VOL. 1: GIFTED and ASTONISHING X-MEN VOL. 2: DANGEROUS, plus extras. In GIFTED, Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men with the express purpose of ³astonishing" the world. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started? As demand for the ³mutant cure" reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord, with an unexpected ally and some unexpected adversaries tipping the scales! In DANGEROUS, a tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected and no, it¹s not Magneto. Things heat up in a way none of the X-Men ever dreamed, but will teamwork save the day when they can¹t even depend on themselves? Collects ASTONISHING X-MEN #1-12.
320 pages, $29.99..
UNCANNY X-MEN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT & LEN WEIN Penciled by JOHN BYRNE & DAVE COCKRUM Cover by GIL KANE
When a young writer named Chris Claremont took over X-Men in 1976, few fans could predict the incredible impact he would have on the Marvel Comics series. With a flair for realistic dialogue, heartfelt storylines and hard-hitting action, Claremont¹s writing breathed life into the characters. In collaboration with artists Dave Cockrum and John Byrne, Claremont crafted a run still heralded as a definitive era on the book. UNCANNY X-MEN became more than just another super-hero title: this diverse cast of mutants fighting against prejudice and intolerance has resonated in the hearts of millions of devoted readers. Now, the first five years of their landmark run on UNCANNY X-MEN are collected in one oversized volume. This keepsake edition also includes all original letters pages, newly remastered coloring and other uncanny extras! Collects UNCANNY X-MEN #94-131 and ANNUAL #3, and GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1.
272 pages/All Ages ...$99.99.
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE X-MEN VOL. 6
Written by ROY THOMAS with ARNOLD DRAKE, DENNIS O¹NEIL & LINDA FITE Penciled by NEAL ADAMS with DON HECK, WERNER ROTH & SAL BUSCEMA Cover by NEAL ADAMS
1969: The X-Men, Marvel¹s poorest selling title, flagging in sales and on the verge of cancellation, was in dire need of a shot in the arm. A new direction. A new vision. Enter Roy Thomas and Neal Adams, and True Believer, you had better grab onto your hat and get ready for one of the most amazing evolutions in Marvel history! These two titanic talents threw caution to the wind with sensational stories that brought the X-Men in synch with the thriving youth culture of the late ¹60s. Adams¹ lavish and dynamic visuals merged with Thomas¹ challenging and contemporary stories to create a comic book series that throbbed with the pulse of the times like none other. Prepare yourself for the introduction of mutant mainstay Havok, the vampiric villain Sauron, the Mutates, and X-Man-to-be Sunfire! Not to mention, the Living Pharaoh, a classic team-up with Ka-Zar in the Savage Land, as well as the return of Magneto and Professor X! Unquestionably a high-water mark of the ¹60s X-Men, this massive volume, loaded with extras, caps off‹but will not end‹the original team X-Men Masterworks! Collecting X-MEN #54-66.
320 pages/All Ages ...$49.99.
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 2: FANTASTIC VOYAGES DIGEST
Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by JUAN SANTACRUZ & MANUEL GARCIA Cover by JUAN SANTACRUZ
All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing for a wild ride of all-new, unforgettable exploits as they meet and defeat stampeding prehistoric creatures, the subterranean Mole Man and Namor, the Sub-Mariner and embark on a journey through time and space! Collects MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #5-8.
96 pages, $6.99.
X-MEN AND POWER PACK: THE POWER OF X DIGEST
Written by MARC SUMERAK Pencils & Cover by GURIHIRU
Power Pack returns... and this time they¹ve brought some very special friends! Marvel¹s merry mutants team up with our super-powered siblings for more fun-filled all-ages adventures! Collects X-MEN AND POWER PACK #1-4.
96 pages/All Ages ...$6.99.
FANTASTIC FOUR VISIONARIES: GEORGE PÉREZ VOL. 2 TPB
Written by LEN WEIN, ROGER STERN, GEORGE PÉREZ, MARV WOLFMAN, DOUG MOENCH, MARK GRUENWALD & RALPH MACCHIO Pencils & Cover by GEORGE PÉREZ
One of the FF¹s top talents gives Mister Fantastic a REALLY new look...as the Molecule Man! And once the team deals with this ultimate infiltration, they still must face sorcery, Skrulls and super-powered statues! Plus: the power of Franklin Richards! Guest-starring the Texas Twister and the Impossible Man! Collects FANTASTIC FOUR #187-188 and #191-192, FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #14-15, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #60, and ADVENTURES OF THE THING #3.
176 pages,$19.99.
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 5: CROSSOVER TPB
Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND
Mark Millar returns to ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, and he¹s brought X-MEN: PHOENIX - ENDSONG superstar Greg Land with him! Even in their short careers, the Ultimate FF have seen a lot of amazing things -- but nothing will prepare them for the world they¹re about to enter! Reed Richards has used his scientific genius to contact an Earth in a surprisingly familiar parallel dimension and he¹s ready to visit! Plus: The shocking secret of the Storm family is finally revealed! Locked away at the bottom of the ocean for 5,000 years, Namor the Sub-Mariner¹s Atlantean tomb has been breached; now, he¹s back to rule a planet. This is a Namor you¹ve never seen before with a vastly different agenda. This is Ultimate Namor! Learn about the ties between Atlantis, the Ultimate Inhumans and the super-races that existed before man ruled the Earth! Collects ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #21-26.
144 pages/Rated A ...$12.99.
DECIMATION: X-MEN THE DAY AFTER TPB
Written by PETER MILLIGAN & CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by & SALVADOR LARROCA, RANDY GREEN & AARON LOPRESTI Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
It was the worst day in X-Men history. Now it¹s the day after. The House of M is over, but the effects will be felt for the rest of their lives. How do the X-Men pick up the pieces in a world that has completely changed? Plus: Something¹s amiss at the House of Xavier! A sneak attack forces the X-Men to re-evaluate just who their friends are, and to align themselves with former enemies! Collects DECIMATION: HOUSE OF M THE DAY AFTER and X-MEN #177-181
168 pages,$15.99.
X-MEN: THE COMPLETE AGE OF APOCALYPSE EPIC BOOK 3 TPB
Written by WARREN ELLIS, SCOTT LOBDELL, JEPH LOEB, JOHN FRANCIS MOORE, FABIAN NICIEZA, LARRY HAMA & TERRY KAVANAGH Penciled by ROGER CRUZ, RENATO ARLEM, JOE MADUREIRA, CHRIS BACHALO, STEVE SKROCE, STEVE EPTING, TERRY DODSON ANDY KUBERT, KEN LASHLEY, ADAM KUBERT & CARLOS PACHECO Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
The mirror gets darker and the Amazing X-Men more Astonished by the minute as the Age of Apocalypse hits its third quarter! Magneto has dedicated his life to freeing humanity and mutantkind alike, but will Apocalypse now require him to destroy reality to save it! Sides are switched and secrets shown with repercussions ringing from the Savage Land to the Shi¹ar Galaxy! Plus: a rare look at how Apocalypse altered the rest of Marvel¹s mightiest! Doctor Doom and Reed Richards, side-by-side? Matt Murdock and the Kingpin, allies? Gwen Stacy in mourning for Peter Parker? Avengers, Exiles, etc. in the original alternate X-saga! Collects X-CALIBRE #2-3, ASTONISHING X-MEN #2-4, GENERATION NEXT #2-3, X-MAN #2-3, FACTOR X #3, AMAZING X-MEN #3, WEAPON X #3, GAMBIT & THE X-TERNALS #3 and X-UNIVERSE #1.
360 pages,$29.99.
X-23: INNOCENCE LOST TPB
Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST Pencils & Cover by BILLY TAN
Now it can be told. The full story behind the origin of X-23 who she is, where she came from and the exact nature of her relationship to Wolverine. You think you know, but you have no idea! Collects X-23 #1-6.
144 pages, $15.99.
X-MEN: THE DARK PHOENIX SAGA TPB -- NEW PRINTING
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Pencils & Cover by JOHN BYRNE
Gathered together by Professor Charles Xavier to protect a world that fears and hates them, the X-Men had fought many battles, been on adventures that spanned galaxies, grappled enemies of limitless might, but none of this could prepare them for the most shocking struggle they would ever face. One of their own members, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, and that power has corrupted her absolutely! Now they must decide if the life of the woman they cherish is worth the existence of the entire universe! Collects X-MEN #129-137.
200 pages/Rated T+ ...$24.99.
NEW MUTANTS CLASSIC VOL. 1 TPB
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Pencils & Cover by BOB MCLEOD
Cannonball. Sunspot. Moonstar. Karma. Rahne. Teenagers, thrown together by the one thing they had in common: the X factor in their genes that made them different, made them mutants. Relive the adventurers of the team that will come to be known as X-Force...if they survive. Collects MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #5, NEW MUTANTS #1-7 and UNCANNY X-MEN #167.
240 pages,$24.99.
NEW X-MEN: CHILDHOOD¹S END VOL. 1 TPB
Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST Penciled by MARK BROOKS & PACO MEDINA Cover by MARK BROOKS
X-23 writers Craig Kyle and Chris Yost, and rising star Mark Brooks (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL, AMAZING FANTASY), take the New X-Men in a bold new direction. Spinning directly out of HOUSE OF M, the New X-Men deal with the changed world. Will X-23 join the team? Will friendships persevere? Will the kids survive? No one is safe, and not everyone will live through this incredible change in status quo. The rules have changed, and the safety is off! Collects NEW X-MEN #20-23.
104 pages,$10.99.
YOUNG AVENGERS VOL. 1: SIDEKICKS TPB
Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG
In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves the Young Avengers? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex and the City, Party of Five) promise to shock and surprise! Collects YOUNG AVENGERS #1-6.
144 pages,$14.99.
IRON MAN: DEMON IN A BOTTLE TPB
Written by DAVID MICHELINIE & BOB LAYTON Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR., BOB LAYTON & CARMINE INFANTINO Cover by BOB LAYTON
Iron Man faces his most untouchable foe in criminal industrialist Justin Hammer and his literal army of super-villains! But can the Armored Avenger overcome an even more implacable personal demon, invulnerable to technology or wealth? Guest-starring Ant-Man and the Sub-Mariner! Collects IRON MAN #120-128.
176 pages,$24.99.
WHAT IF?: MIRROR MIRROR TPB
Written by TONY BEDARD, RICK VEITCH, MIKE CAREY, GREG PAK, ROBERT KIRKMAN & DANIEL WAY Penciled by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO, TOMMY LEE EDWARDS, MARSHALL ROGERS, DAVID LOPEZ, MICHAEL OEMING & JON PROCTOR Cover by TONY HARRIS
What if...Captain America fought in the Civil War? What if...the Fantastic Four were Cosmonauts? What if...Daredevil lived in feudal Japan? What if...Namor grew up on land? What if...Thor was a herald of Galactus? What if...Wolverine was Public Enemy No. 1 in mob-ridden 1920s Chicago? Hacking into the internet of an adjacent reality, teenager Hector Espejo discovers these and other startling stories -- and learns that eavesdropping on a sinister parallel universe can be highly addictive! Collects WHAT IF: CAPTAIN AMERICA, WHAT IF: DAREDEVIL, WHAT IF: FANTASTIC FOUR, WHAT IF: SUBMARINER, WHAT IF: THOR & WHAT IF: WOLVERINE.
144 pages,$16.99.
ESSENTIAL WOLVERINE VOL. 4 TPB
Written by LARRY HAMA Penciled by DWAYNE TURNER, JIM FERN, ADAM KUBERT, TOMM COKER, IAN CHURCHILL, BOB MCLEOD, RON WAGNER, RON GARNEY & FABIO LAGUNA Cover by ADAM KUBERT
The deadliest X-Man¹s on the edge of death when his unbreakable Adamantium advantage is eliminated! Even with his claws stripped to the bone, Wolverine¹s up to some of the choicest challenges from his past and future but how far will he go to make his latest fight with Sabretooth the FINAL one? Plus: cyborgs, Sentinels, the Savage Land and then some! Guest-starring Gambit, Ghost Rider and more! Collects WOLVERINE #70-90.
528 pages,$16.99.
ESSENTIAL X-MEN VOL. 4 TPB -- NEW PRINTING
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by PAUL SMITH, DAVE COCKRUM, JOHN ROMITA JR. & BRENT ANDERSON Cover by PAUL SMITH
Newly remastered! Call them freaks. Nature¹s mistake. Mutants. They are born different, with characteristics and abilities that make them outcasts. Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Colossus, Nightcrawler and more gathered together by telepath Professor Charles Xavier, the X-Men are sworn to protect a world that hates and fears them. Ever expanding their ranks, the Children of the Atom combat evils threatening both mutants and humans including the Morlocks, the Hellfire Club, and the alien Brood. Collects UNCANNY X-MEN #162-179 and ANNUAL #7, and X-MEN: GOD LOVES, MAN KILLS.
568 pages,$16.99.
ESSENTIAL X-MEN VOL. 7 TPB
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, ALAN DAVIS, JACKSON GUICE, MARC SILVESTRI, BRET BLEVINS, KERRY GAMMILL, RICK LEONARDI, ART ADAMS & JON BOGDANOVE Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
In the wake of the Marauders¹ Mutant Massacre, the X-Men go mobile to plan their next move but recruiting Dazzler and Havok brings them even more catastrophe! And with a teammate¹s life on the line, the mutant marvels are forced to fight the Fantastic Four and seek the genius of Doctor Doom! Another elite X-saga of the eighties concludes with the world-shaking Fall of the Mutants! Plus: the introduction of...the X-Babies!? The cosmic power of...Wolverine!? Featuring Sabretooth, the Juggernaut, Mystique, Captain Britain and more! Collects UNCANNY X-MEN #214-228 and ANNUAL #10-11, and FANTASTIC FOUR VS. THE X-MEN #1-4.
560 pages,$16.99.
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