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SPOTLIGHT on NOVELISTS, DIRECTORS, ACTORS, MUSICIANS
bringing their creative talents to Comic Books / Graphic Novels
Plenty of novelists, musicians
and TV & movie writers/creators/actors are realizing comic books and graphic
novels offer a new creative outlet for them and are taking advantage of it.
This includes both adaptations of existing work and new original stories.
NEWLY
ADDED... -- Adult Swim's Metalocalypse creator / writer Brendon Small
and series director / designer Jon Schnepp bring their creation to comics in
October by writing a 3-issue miniseries for Dark Horse Comics. For mature
readers who like metal, murder and frozen meat!!
-- Tom Waltz, writer of "Silent Hill:
Sinner's Reward" and the Silent Hill 8 video game to be
released in 2011, brings "Silent Hill: Past Life" a 4-issue miniseries to
you in October. Go back to 1867 when Jebediah "Hellrider" Foster follows
his love to a family home in Silent Hill.
-- Director Robert Rodriguez writes "Machete", carving it's story
out of the upcoming "Grindhouse" flick, Machete! "Machete" #0 comes
out in September and leads into an all-new ongoing series out in December.
-- Eriq LaSalle (actor from the TV
Series E.R.) co-writes "25 to Life", a three-issue
series out in September, about an elite, yet experimental, FBI unit, formed
especially to investigate high-profile crimes. The team matches its
investigators with hardened criminals incarcerated for committing similar
crimes. For their latest case, that means working with a racist militia
leader serving a life sentence.
-- Filmakers John Moore (Max
Payne, Behind Enemy Lines and The Omen) and Richie Smyth bring us
"Dead Soldier", a four-issue series starting in September, about a lone
survivor of a battle at the end of WWI who becomes an avenging monster across
generations of wars.
-- In September, writer, actor and
co-creator of the Underworld movie franchise, Kevin Grevioux,
brings a unique take to the classic Wildstorm team, Wetworks with "Wetworks:
Mutations" (One-Shot).
-- In August, watch for "Lucid",
produced in association with
Star Trek's Zachary Quinto and written by
True Blood actor Michael McMillian!
GET A COPY
OF "TROUBLEMAKER" SIGNED BY JANET & ALEX EVANOVICH!!!
-- On July 21 (delayed from July 14), best-selling novelist
Janet Evanovich (creator of the popular Stephanie Plum series) and her
daughter, Alex, along with Dark Horse Comics, give us a brand new installment in
the
Barnaby / Hooker series
with a 112-pg Hardcover Graphic Novel - "Troublemaker" (Book 1).
Alex Barnaby and Sam Hooker
are back together and fighting crime.
-- "Troublemaker" (Book 2) is scheduled for release on Nov. 3rd!
-- James Patterson is expanding his record-breaking, #1 best-selling
young adult novel, Witch & Wizard. Beginning with issue
#1, released in May, "Witch & Wizard: Battle for Shadowland" takes the
beleaguered siblings, Whit and Wisty Allgood, on an all-new, exciting adventure
in their struggle against the magic-hating New Order.
-- Best-selling novelist LA Banks brings us the
"Vampire Huntress: The Hidden
Darkness" comic
book series - an original story that takes place after the epilogue in the 12th
and final book in the Vampire Huntress series of novels. From Dynamite
Entertainment - out in July.
-- HBO series True Blood creator Alan Ball is bringing more
stories to you via comic books, starting in July.
-- Musician, Adam Jones from the band, TOOL, is co-writing the
can't-miss crossover "X-Files / 30 Days of Night", a 6-issue series
starting in July from IDW.
-- DC Comics and best-selling author Peter Straub resurrect his most
sinister creation, Fielding "Fee" Brandolier, the unstoppable serial killer last
seen in Straub's best-seller, The Throat. HC Graphic Novel
releasing Oct. 6.
-- Celebrated director Antoine Fuqua (Brooklyn's Finest,
Training Day) and actor Wesley Snipes (Blade) are bringing us
a 3-issue series in August called "After Dark" from Radical Publishing -
a post-apocalyptic saga with an amoral drifter and a crew of jaded mercenaries.
-- John Barrowman ("Captain Jack" on Torchwood) is writing a "Torchwood"
comic book series with all-new adventures, scheduled to start in August.
-- Science fiction master Harlan Ellison returns to his roots with the
all-new story "Phoenix Without Ashes", a 4-issue series set in the year
2785, due to release in August.
-- Mega-star actor Samuel L. Jackson
has never made a secret of his love for comic books. From BOOM! Studios,
Jackson is writing an outer-space adventure titled “Cold Space” with his
“Afro Samurai” co-conspirator Eric Calderon. Issue #1 has already
released.
-- Legendary singer-songwriter, musician and activist Neil Young
brings one of his most personal albums, GREENDALE, to comics. Overseeing
the work of acclaimed writer Joshua Dysart (UNKNOWN SOLDIER) and fan-favorite
artist Cliff Chiang (HUMAN TARGET), they compose a graphic novel that explores a
whole new dimension to the album that Rolling Stone voted as one of the best of
its year. To be released in early June.
-- Stephen King's son, Joe Hill, writes the popular
comic book series "Locke & Key". A new storyline begins in August -
a great jumping-on point for new readers. IDW is also releasing a 'legacy
edition' of the first issue of the series that will include an 8-pg recap of
where the series has gone before.
August orders
(usually ship in Oct)
[July shown below August]
-- add these to your subscriber list to make sure you don't miss anything
Tron: The Betrayal #1 (of 2)
Written by JAI NITZ, Plot courtesy STARLIGHT RUNNER
ENTERTAINMENT, Penciled by ANDIE TONG --
Get a first look at the world of the
upcoming Tron: Legacy! Following the events of the original Tron, the
year is 1983 and Kevin Flynn is now in charge of Encom. He's built it
into the largest videogame company in the world. But that's not all
Kevin has accomplished - he's also secretly built the Grid, a digital
world filled with living programs! More than a place where he can race
light cycles, it's a place where he can build and test environments only
limited by his imagination. But the Grid is far more complex than even
its creator realizes, and even Flynn can't be in two places at once. As
this new world develops a life of its own, Flynn is going to first need
the help of an old friend, a security program named Tron. Showcasing a
key time of the mythology of the Tron world, part one of THE BETRAYAL
will show the early days of the Grid, and the first appearances of the
heroes and villains that will be seen in Tron: Legacy.
(MARVEL)
Uncanny X-Force #1 (of 2)
Written by RICK REMENDER, Pencils by JEROME OPEÑA --
"AGES," PART 1 Wolverine
promised Cyclops that X-Force would disband -- he lied. A secret society
has resurrected En Sabah Nur, putting into motion events that will turn
this age of heroes into an Age of Apocalypse! To hold them back,
Wolverine and Archangel bring together Fantomex, Deadpool, and Psylocke
to form The Uncanny X-Force! Stained by their history, they are the only
ones capable of making the hard resolutions necessary. A band of
likeminded friends and mercenaries set to one purpose, one big ugly task
-- kill Apocalypse by any means. (MARVEL)
Superior #1 (of 6)
Written by Mark Millar, Pencils by Leinil Francis Yu --
Ollie Janson had it all going for
him-plenty of friends at school, good looks, and his coach called him
one of the most talented basketball players he's ever seen. But that was
when he could still move his legs. Now he's living with multiple
sclerosis, missing all the little things he used to take for granted,
and escaping into the world of movies and comics with his best friend.
Then... SUPERIOR entered his life. The newest smash superhero comic from
MARK MILLER (KICK-ASS, NEMESIS, OLD MAN LOGAN) and his ULTIMATE AVENGERS
2 collaborator LEINIL FRANCIS YU (SECRET INVASION, NEW AVENGERS,
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS. HULK) is sure to be the most talked-about new
series of 2010! (MARVEL)
Turok, Son of Stone #1
Jim Shooter (W), Eduardo Francisco (A) --
Turok, wandering warrior from a far land,
rescues Andar, son of a Chiricahua chief, from the ruthless King Maxtla
and his Aztec horde. Pursued into a vast cavern, prey and predators are
swept away by an unimaginable force to a savage, timeless land of
nightmares and miracles, where dinosaurs thunder and rampage. Beset by
bloodthirsty enemies and beasts, Turok and Andar encounter an even
deadlier threat-the fearsome Panther People and their mesmerizing
goddess, Aasta. Turok, Son of Stone returns, reimagined by
legendary writer Jim Shooter and illustrated by hot new talent Eduardo
Francisco (Victory, Executive Assistant: IRIS).
-- 48-page first issue, includes the very first Turok story from 1954!
(DARK HORSE)
Metalocalypse / Dethklok #1 (of 3) Brendon Small (W), Jon Schnepp (W/Cover), Jeremy
Barlow (W), Lucas Marangon (P) --
They're the most brutal black-metal band on
the planet and the world's seventh-largest economy, five men prophesied
to bring about the Metalocalypse. They are DETHKLOK . . . and they are
about to enter the food chain. After a series of sponsorship deals goes
sour, Dethklok launches a line of frozen meals in hopes of reclaiming
their metal throne. Two things stand in their way: the enigmatic
tribunal of world leaders sworn to topple the band, and their own
incompetence.
-- Based on the popular Adult Swim animated series Metalocalypse. New
season begins in August! Brutal!
-- Stories by series creator/writer Brendon Small and series
director/designer Jon Schnepp! Brutaler! (DARK HORSE)
Bruce Wayne - The Road Home: Batman & Robin
(One-Shot) Written by FABIAN NICIEZA, Art by
CLIFF RICHARDS -- BRUCE WAYNE -
THE ROAD HOME kicks off here as Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne rush to
quash a damaging news item that could threaten the secret identities of
the entire Bat-family! And as if that weren't enough to occupy their
time, their father figure, Bruce Wayne, has returned... (DC)
OTHER
"THE ROAD HOME" TITLES ORDERING IN AUGUST: Bruce Wayne - The Road Home: Red Robin (One-Shot)
Bruce Wayne - The Road Home: Batgirl (One-Shot)
Bruce Wayne - The Road Home: Outsiders (One-Shot)
Bruce Wayne - The Road Home: Catwoman (One-Shot)
Bruce Wayne - The Road Home: Commissioner Gordon (One-Shot)
Bruce Wayne - The Road Home: Oracle (One-Shot)
Bruce Wayne - The Road Home: Ra's Al Ghul (One-Shot)
Batman: The Return (One-Shot)
End of Nations #1 (of 4)
Written by RICARDO SANCHEZ, Art by YVEL GUICHET --
Economic disaster brought world governments
to their knees. Industrialized nations, for the first time, experienced
hunger and poverty on a scale not seen outside the most stricken
third-world countries. The Order of Nations, a new world power, stepped
into the chaos and restored order, imposing a tyrannical rule. But they
pushed too hard and people everywhere began to openly challenge them.
Follow the story of one resistance group as they struggle against the
totalitarian regime of the Order of Nations in this 4-issue miniseries
based on the highly anticipated, massively multiplayer online real-time
strategy game End of Nations from publisher Trion Worlds and developer
Petroglyph! (DC)
Red: Prequel Special (One-Shot) Written by CULLY HAMNER, Art and cover by CULLY HAMNER
-- Don't miss this prequel to
the acclaimed graphic novel by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner. Paul Moses
was a killer in the service of the C.I.A. for decades and has the
nightmares to prove it. But what mission was the turning point to his
retirement? What betrayal cut so deep that it went all the way to the
top? This is the prequel to the graphic novel that was the basis
for the upcoming Summit Entertainment film! (DC)
OTHER
"THE ROAD HOME" TITLES ORDERING IN AUGUST (based on the upcoming film) Red: Marvin Special (One-Shot) Red: Victoria Special
(One-Shot) Red: Joe Special (One-Shot) Red: Frank Special (One-Shot)
Edge of Doom #1
Written by Steve Niles, Art by Kelley Jones --
Discover the true meaning of terror as
fright-masters Steve Niles and Kelley Jones bring this all-new series to
life! In this issue, we watch as a very sad and lonely man reaches the
end of his rope, only to discover he's in way deeper than he ever
imagined. It seems there's an army of little demons in his garden, and
he's their next sacrifice! (IDW)
Silent Hill: Past Life #1 (of 4)
Written by Tom Waltz, Art by Menton3 --
IDW returns to Konami's horror masterpiece.
Jebediah "Hellrider" Foster is a violent outlaw in the Dakota Territory
in 1867. When he falls for a godly widow who longs to move from the Wild
West to a family home in Silent Hill, Foster follows-but peace is not
what awaits. By Tom Waltz (writer of Silent Hill: Sinner's Reward and
the Silent Hill video game to be released in 2011), with artwork by
Menton J. Matthews III (Zombies Vs. Robots Aventure). Featuring a
character from the new videogame! (IDW)
Megamind: The Movie Prequel TP (W/A) Various --
The brilliant and diabolical super-villain
Megamind has been attempting to conquer the planet for 20 years. But
each time, he's been thwarted by the immortal caped superhero, Immortal
- that is, until Megamind accidentally kills him! Megamind suddenly
finds himself without a foe. And what's the point of a dastardly plan if
there's no one to fight? The despondent evil genius creates a new
superhero, Titan, to fill the void left by Immortal's demise, but when
Titan begins to wage his own destructive war aimed at destroying the
world, Megamind must make a decision: Can he defeat his own diabolical
creation? See how it all began in the comic book prequel to the latest
DreamWorks Animation hit! (APE ENTERTAINMENT)
Night of the Living Dead #1 (of 5) (W) Mike Wolfer, John Russo (A) Tomas Aira --
Fans have demanded it, the most
unprecedented and horrifying night in American history continues as the
next chapter of Night of the Living Dead is revealed at last! Set on
that fateful evening in 1968, shocking reports from rural areas continue
to flood the airwaves with accounts of the recently deceased rising up
to kill the living. Now government officials begin counter-measures to
calm an increasingly panic-stricken public. Questioning whether or not
the unbelievable stories are truth or simply an elaborate hoax
perpetrated by militants opposed to the Vietnam War, the attention of
the nation's Capitol is focused on a threat more believable, as
thousands of protesters converge on Capitol Hill to voice their
opposition to the War. But with National Guard forces spread
impossibly-thin to deal with civil unrest, Washington D.C. is completely
unprepared for an event that will forever change the course of the
country, and perhaps the world, as an unstoppable army of the undead
begins to flood the city, bringing their blood-thirsty reign of terror
to the very steps of the White House! Written by the smash duo of Mike
Wolfer and John Russo, the original film co-writer, this blood-drenched
five-issue series features new artist Tomas Aira. (AVATAR)
Stan Lee's Soldier Zero #1 (W) Paul Cornell, (A) Javier Pina --
STAN'S BACK! The Publishing Event of the
Year! Stan Lee, the most colossal force in the history of comics, teams
up with BOOM! Studios to deliver a brand new line of superhero
comics! The great innovator of our industry brings his inimitable
talents back to the direct market in an explosive line of comics that
nobody is prepared for! Half-Human. Half-Alien. All Weapon. In this
first ongoing series, Soldier Zero, Stan teams up with critically
acclaimed writer Paul Cornell (Action Comics, Doctor Who) and artist
Javier Pina (Superman, Batman) for a dramatic, action-packed superhero
scorcher. When an alien parasite falls to Earth, wheelchair-bound
college student Stewart Travers becomes infected, and goes through
super-human changes that no mortal could imagine. Forced into a galactic
war that's chosen Earth as the battlefield, Stewart defends the front
line as... Soldier Zero! The intergalactic war hits Earth this October
in a new ongoing series from Stan Lee and BOOM! Studios!
(BOOM!)
Gore #1 (W) GG Studios,
(A) Crippa, Laiso, Nocera --
Demons invade the Carnival at Venice--horrible nightmare-reflections of
beloved fairytales characters--determined to tear a permanent hole from
their twisted world to ours. Demon Hunter Gabriel must force the
demoness Cinderella, monster Little Mermaid, and countless others back
through the portal before the last night of Carnival or no one will live
happily ever after. (GG STUDIO)
Top 10 Deadliest Sharks
(W) Joe Brusha -- Zenescope is
branching out with its new all ages imprint Silver Dragon Books and
teaming with Discovery Channel for its first exciting release - The Top
10 Deadliest Sharks: Sharks are one of the world's oldest and most
ferocious predators. For as long as man has entered the sea for work or
recreation sharks have struck fear in their hearts. This groundbreaking
graphic novel examines the world's deadliest sharks and sheds light on
their true nature, refuting the notion that they are mindless killing
machines but are in reality among the most amazing and well adapted
creatures on earth. (ZENESCOPE)
July orders
(usually ship in Sep)
-- add these to your subscriber list to make sure you don't miss anything
Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp #1 (of 4) Written by BRIAN REED, Art by FELIX RUIZ --
Marvel and 343 Industries are proud to
announce Halo: Fall of Reach-Boot Camp #1, the graphic fiction event
answering the question on the minds of gamers around the world-what's
the secret on the planet of Reach that led to the creation of the Master
Chief? Before he was Master Chief, he was John -- a boy
stolen from his parents and conscripted into the SPARTAN II program on
the fortress world of Reach. But as the galaxy falls into dark times,
one doctor must pay a terrible price to keep humanity from being
destroyed. What are the secrets of Master Chief's origin,
and what happened on Reach to make it the most important planet in
humanity's struggle for survival? Find out in Halo: Fall of Reach-Boot
Camp #1. (MARVEL)
Tales of the Dragon Guard - Into the Veil #1 (of 3)
Written by ANGE, Pencils & Cover by PHILIPPE
BRIONES -- The bloodiest battle
in the history of the Order of the Dragon Guard! Tens of thousands of
creatures deformed by the Veil surge through the country like a wave of
death. After overtaking the empire's troops, the monsters are only a few
days from the capital. Only the Dragon Guard are strong enough to
intervene and the Order cannot ignore the Emperor's request. Will the
battle of Brisken Pass battle live on in history books as the battle
that saved the empire or as the biggest trap the Order of the Dragon
Guard Order ever fell into?
(MARVEL)
Deadpool: Pulp #1 (of 4) Written
by MIKE BENSON & ADAM GLASS, Penciled by LAURENCE CAMPBELL --
It's the Merc with a Mouth in a
pulp caper filled with lies, spies and shapely thighs, courtesy of Mike
Benson & Adam Glass (Deadpool: Suicide Kings, Luke Cage Noir) and
Laurence Campbell (Punisher)! Wade Wilson. Codename: Deadpool. He's
the CIA's deadliest agent. He's also certifiably insane, suffering from
Multiple Personality Disorder and haunted by the ghosts of his past. In
other words, he's the perfect soldier in a Cold War where it's
impossible to tell friend from foe and reality from a lie. Wilson is
also the only one capable of hunting down a rogue CIA agent and
recovering the stolen nuclear suitcase she's carrying before she hands
it over to America's enemies. But who is this femme fatale and why has
she turned traitor? And is Deadpool crazy enough to survive or will he
become trapped in a web of international intrigue? (MARVEL)
I Am An Avenger #1 (of 5) Written by JIM
McCANN , DU ANE SWIERCZYNSKI, ALEX ZALBEN & MORE, Penciled by CHRIS
SAMNEE, JASON LATOUR, TOM FOWLER & MUCH MORE --
What is it that makes one an Avenger?
That's what this series starring characters from all across the
Avengers' history will attempt to answer! Featuring tales of Iron Man,
Captain America, the Thing, Iron Fist, Justice, Firestar, Squirrel Girl,
Nova and the Young Avengers and more! (MARVEL)
Shadowland: Elektra (One-Shot) Written by
ZEB WELLS, Penciled by EMMA RIOS --
SHADOWLAND TIE-IN! Elektra Natchios had
vowed to never again interfere in the life of her ex-lover, Matt
Murdock. Learn what made her break her vow and return to Daredevil's
side at Shadowland. Zeb Wells (DARK REIGN: ELEKTRA) returns to the
character with hot newcomer Emma Rios (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) for a vital
piece of the Shadowland puzzle! (MARVEL)
ALSO IN JULY... Shadowland: Ghost Rider
(One-Shot)
Thunderbolts #148 (crossover with Shadowland begins here!)
Heroic Age: One Month To Live #1-5
Written by RICK REMENDER, STUART MOORE, JOHN OSTRANDER & ROB WILLIAMS,
Penciled by ANDREA MUTTI, KOI TURNBULL & MORE --
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH ONE MONTH TO CHANGE
THE WORLD? An all-star creative roster brings you a weekly
Marvel event! Featuring Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Avengers!
In a world of unlikely heroes, Dennis Sykes is about to become Marvel's
unlikeliest. Banker by day, struggling parent by night - and unhappy
about it all. But when a tragic turn of events gives Dennis a 30 day
death sentence, he discovers his accident comes with super-powers. And
as the weeks in Dennis' life tick down, he sets out to leave a mark one
way or the other - - even if he has to go through Spider-Man, the
Fantastic Four and the Avengers to do it. Everyone is the
hero of their own story...but not every hero is a good guy.
(MARVEL)
Invaders #1 (of 5) Written by ALEX ROSS &
CHRISTOS GAGE, Penciled by CAIO REISS, Cover by ALEX ROSS --
The greatest super heroes of World War II
blaze into action-this time in the modern world! For the first time in
decades, the original Invaders are alive and active at the same
time! But what mysterious force has drawn them all together...and how
does it relate to the darkest moment in Invaders history, an event so
horrifying it threatens all life on Earth today? Featuring: Captain
America! The Sub-Mariner! The original Human Torch and Toro! The
Golden Age Vision! Spitfire! Union Jack! And Steve Rogers!
(MARVEL)
Taskmaster #1 (of 4)
Written by FRED VAN LENTE, Penciled by JEFTE PAOLO --
The fan-favorite anti-hero from AVENGERS:
INITIATIVE explodes into his own mini-series! Taskmaster has trained
hench-thugs for every terrorist organization and criminal cartel in the
Marvel Universe. So when the rumor starts that he's turned traitor and
now works for STEVE ROGERS, a billion-dollar bounty is put on his head,
and every cadre of costumed fanatics -- A.I.M., Hydra, Ultimatum, the
Sons of the Serpent, everyone -- looks to collect. Now Taskmaster has to
fight hordes upon hordes of his psychopathic students while at the same
time figuring out who framed him -- which requires him figuring out who
he really is! That's right, the man with the photographic reflexes has
no memory of his true identity -- and you'll learn the unexpected truth
along with him! The action-packed SECRET ORIGIN of Taskmaster begins
here, courtesy of New York Times bestselling writer Fred Van Lente
(AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, INCREDIBLE HERCULES, MARVEL ZOMBIES) and acclaimed
artist Jefte Paolo (DOCTOR VOODOO)! (MARVEL)
Thor: First Thunder #1 (of 5) Written by BRYAN J.L. GLASS, Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT
-- Revealed for a new
generation: the origin-and first year on Earth-of the God of Thunder!
Who is the enigmatic Doctor Donald Blake? What is the secret that drives
him to travel the world, seeking its challenges, and how does it connect
him to the banished Prince of Asgard? Why has Thor been exiled to walk
amongst mankind-and battle threats from beyond the stars? And before the
entire saga is over, how will he react when confronted by the likes of
Tony Stark, Reed Richards...and his devious brother Loki? Witness the
legend reborn with a modern touch by Harvey Award-winning writer Bryan
J.L. Glass (The Mice Templar) and acclaimed Eisner-winning artist Tan
Eng Huat (SILVER SURFER: IN THY NAME)! (MARVEL)
X-Men: Curse of the Mutants - X-Men Vs. Vampires #1
(of 2) Written by VARIOUS, Art by VARIOUS --
Lock your doors, board up the
windows, arm yourselves with stakes and sunlight...and it still won't
protect you when the vampires stalking the X-Men set their sights on
YOU! The X-Men have their work cut out for them as they're pitted
against a terrifying new clan of vampires in all the B-movie-styled
glory we can print in four colors! Baby, this is one comic book with
bite! Four brand new tales of horror await PLUS the first part of NIGHT
SCREAMS, from Uncanny X-Men #159, the classic tale of Storm's struggle
with Dracula himself by Claremont and Sienkiewicz! (MARVEL)
ALSO... X-Men: Curse of the Mutants -
Smoke and Blood (One-Shot) (featuring the X-Men's science team, the
X-Club)
LOTS IN STORE FOR WOLVERINE STARTING WITH THESE
BOOKS...
Wolverine: The Road To Hell (One-Shot) Written by JASON AARON,MARJORIE LIU, RICK REMENDER &
DANIEL WAY, Penciled by GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI, WILL CONRAD, RENATO
GUEDES & JEROME OPEÑA -- This
September, Wolverine starts down the road to hell and we want to take
you along for the ride...it all starts here! With all new material by
the creative teams bringing you WOLVERINE, X-23, DAKEN: DARK WOLVERINE
and X-FORCE, The Road to Hell is packed with clues and signposts to help
you find your way through the brand-new launch of Wolverine's own family
of books! You won't want to miss it, because bonus material includes a
second look at the first issue of Namor the First Mutant #1 and an
exclusive preview of the November launch of an ALL NEW X-BOOK! You
won't want to miss it! (MARVEL)
ALSO ORDERING IN JULY: Wolverine #1
(written by Jason Aaron, pencilled by Renato Guedes)
X-23 #1 (written by Marjorie Liu, pencilled by Will Conrad)
Daken: Dark Wolverine #1 (written by Daniel Way & Marjorie Liu,
pencilled by Giuseppe Camuncoli)
Incognito: Bad Influences #1
Written by ED BRUBAKER,
Art by SEAN PHILLIPS -- LAST YEAR'S BREAKOUT HIT FINALLY RETURNS!
One of the biggest Hollywood options of the year, Incognito is back --
apocalyptic pulp noir at its finest. It's been over a year since
Zack Overkill came out of Witness Protection to build a new life.
But working for the government isn't that different from being
controlled by them, and his new secret identity is becoming more trouble
than it's worth. So, what will Zack do when tasked with a mission that
sends him on a hunt into the darkest corners of the super-criminal
underworld where he was raised?
(MARVEL)
The Terminator: 1984 #1 (of 3)
Zack Whedon (W), Andy MacDonald (A) --
After the shocking events he
witnessed in humanity's future, Kyle Reese has made the history-changing
jump from the year 2029 to a world previously beyond his imagining-1984
Los Angeles. It's a time before the war, before Skynet, but not
without danger, as Kyle begins his mission to find and protect Sarah
Connor from time-traveling T-800s. Close behind is Kyle's friend Ben,
with a crucial mission of his own. Hot off the critically-acclaimed
Terminator: 2029, Zack Whedon and Andy MacDonald begin the next chapter
of Kyle's journey toward destiny in their gripping reimaging of James
Cameron's classic. (DARK HORSE)
Troublemaker (Book Two)
Janet Evanovich (W), Alex Evanovich (W), Joëlle Jones (P) --
There's no smooth sailing for Alex Barnaby
and Sam Hooker in the second volume of best-selling author Janet
Evanovich's graphic-novel adventure, Troublemaker. Barnaby,
Hooker, Rosa, Felicia, and Beans the St. Bernard set sail to the Florida
Keys in order to find the wooden body of Baron Samedi that matches their
recently acquired (and stolen) wooden hand. But in the world of Petro
Voodoo a hand for a hand and a Baron for a boat is fair play. When the
Happy Hooker disappears from its mooring in the Keys, Barnaby and Hooker
have to find a way back to Miami with the stolen body of Baron Samedi.
Ransom notes for the Happy Hooker, a sack of snakes, and a ticked-off
chicken leave only one place safe enough to hide a body . . . Hooker's
mom's house-a situation that makes the sack of snakes look like chump
change. (DARK HORSE)
On sale Nov 3
-- 112 pages -- $17.99 -- 6" x 9" HC
Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddities and the Ghastly
Fiend of London #1 (of 4) Eric Powell
(W/A/Cover), Kyle Hotz (A/Cover) --
The world believes the notorious
outlaw Billy the Kid was killed by Pat Garrett, but in reality the Kid
is very much alive, the hired gun of Fineas Sproule's traveling
spectacle of biological curiosities-or "freaks," as Billy calls them. In
their latest adventure, Billy and crew confront their most vicious
challenge yet: Jack the Ripper! In London to visit a true Elephant
Man, Billy, Sproule, and the company learn about the Whitechapel murders
and the fact that disfigured people are being blamed for the killings
and targeted for mob justice. As the group applies themselves to the
case, Sproule looks for information at every bar in the city, while
Billy tags along to drink whisky and flirt with prostitutes at each
one-which might be a better way to find the Ripper than he realizes.
** Includes Goon backups by Eric Powell! (DARK HORSE)
ONE-SHOT WAR STORIES FROM DC...
Our Army at War Written by MIKE MARTS, Art
by VICTOR IBANEZ -- DC's special
month of classic war one-shots kicks off with a different kind of Sgt.
Rock story - one that follows the combat-happy Joes of Easy Company
decades ago and, simultaneously, a modern unit in the mountains of
Afghanistan! The battle may have changed, but does the war stay the
same? Weird War Tales Written by DARWYN
COOKE, IVAN BRANDON and JAN STRNAD, Art by DARWYN COOKE, NIC KLEIN and
GABRIEL HARDMAN -- Three
sensational short stories from three exceptional creative teams! Whether
it's soldiers risen from the grave, horror beneath the sea or battles
among dinosaurs, war has never been weirder than this!
Our Fighting Forces Written by B. CLAY
MOORE, Art by CHAD HARDIN & WAYNE FAUCHER --
For Captain Storm, Sgt. Clay, Gunner Mackey
and Johnny Cloud, a sabotage mission on a Nazi airfield is just another
deadly suicide run! But what secret is Allied Command keeping from them?
This is a war that men like The Losers can't ever hope to win.. G.I. Combat Written by MATT STURGES,
Art by PHIL WINSLADE -- Jeb
Stuart's gotten used to his tank being haunted by the ghost of his Civil
War ancestor, General J.E.B. Stuart, but when he and his crew are pinned
down by German soldiers in a walled city, what will happen when he must
take the helm of a tank haunted by a very different kind of dead man? Star-Spangled War Stories Written by
WILLIAM TUCCI, Art by JUSTINIANO and TOM DERENICK & ANDREW MANGUM --
There aren't many French Resistance
soldiers more beautiful than Mademoiselle Marie - and there are none
more deadly! When Marie is put in charge of some critical cargo, she'll
have to keep her enemies very close, indeed. But she might not be
keeping a close-enough eye on her friends! (COVER SHOWN TO THE LEFT) (DC)
Ratchet and Clank #1 (of 6) Written by T.J. FIXMAN, Art by ADAM ARCHER --
The best-selling Sony franchise finally
becomes an action-packed comic! With Dr. Nefarious defeated
and the universe safe, galactic heroes Ratchet and Clank return to the
Solana galaxy for some well-earned rest and relaxation. But when entire
planets begin disappearing from the universe without a trace, Galactic
President Qwark calls them back into action to solve the mystery. As the
rest of the universe erupts in panic, the duo must embark on an epic
adventure that will pit them against their most capable adversary to
date: a Markazian planet thief named Artemis Zogg! (DC)
The Telara Chronicles #1 (of 4) Written by RICK SANCHEZ, Art by POP MHAN --
THE TELARA CHRONICLES, based on the
highly anticipated MMORPG from Trion Worlds, is the story of a world
being devastated by magical tears in the veil keeping it safe from the
outer planes. These rifts come without warning, unleashing fantastic and
terrifying invasions on a people already engaged in civil war. Telara's
champions have been forced to choose: join the Guardians and fight to
restore the faith of a world that once was - or become a Defiant and
embrace long-dead technologies to usher in a new age. From one of these
competing factions comes Asha Catari, a plane-touched warrior with
magical abilities. Follow Asha's story and discover the war-ravaged
world of Telara in this 4-issue miniseries prequel to the game.
(DC)
Machete #0 Robert
Rodriguez & Aaron Kaufman (w), Stuart Sayger (a) --
This special #0 issue carves its story from
Robert Rodriguez's upcoming "Grindhouse" flick, Machete! In this
introductory issue, which will lead into an all-new series in December,
Rodriguez himself, alongside producer Aaron Kaufman, pens the ultimate "Mexploitation"
tale of revenge as we see what drew Machete to first pick up the
blades... (DC)
IF YOU READ OUR STAFF REVIEWS, YOU KNOW I THINK
'CHIP' IS A GREAT CHARACTER AND HIS BOOKS ARE A LOT OF FUN!
Chip: Second Crack #1 (of 3) (W/A) Richard
Moore -- Presenting another
chapter in Richard Moore's new all-ages title! Life is still peaceful on
the farm in upstate New York that's home to a group of imperfect
statues. Frankly, this doesn't sit well with Chip, the four-inch
gargoyle who's determined to prove he can be as scary as his big cousins
from the big city! Of course, his last attempt didn't turn out so well,
but with the help of his fairy friend Ash (and maybe a bit of hindrance
from the friendly farm cat), Chip will show the world he's a tiny
terror! Or just terrified. (ANTARCTIC PRESS)
Pocket God #1 (W) Jason
M. Burns, (A) Rolando Mallada --
Based on the bestselling iPhone app,
Pocket God tells the tale of an indestructible race of people who
inhabit a mysterious island and are continuously (and comically)
tortured by their mischievous gods. Now, as their limitless lifeclock
ticks towards its end, they must leave the relative safety of their own
island in order to make amends with their deities! (APE
ENTERTAINMENT)
John Moore Presents: Dead Soldier #1 (of 4) (W) John Moore, Richie Smyth, (A) Dean Hyrapiet,
Liquid Comics -- From acclaimed
filmmakers John Moore (Max Payne, Behind Enemy Lines and The Omen) and
Richie Smyth, comes the story of Colonel John Donner, aka John
Doe. It's the last days of World War One - the Great War. On an
obscure patch of mud, a small company of American soldiers fights to the
last man against a powerful German offensive. John Doe is the only
American survivor of the attack. He wanders alone for days amongst the
maze of trenches and blast holes. Shellshocked, badly wounded and
without food or medicine, he is lost. Through a twist of events, Donner
is transformed into a creature of unthinkable power, a monster that
pledges he will avenge the deaths of his fallen comrades, not only on
the muddy battlefields of WWI, but across the generations to the
slaughter-fields of the "War on Terror." With abnormal strength and
agility he hunts his enemies. But Donner's actions have not gone
unnoticed - and he will soon face an enemy from a place he could never
have contemplated. (DYNAMITE)
Ethan? #1 (W) Alessandro
Apreda, (A) Fabrizio Fiorentino --
"Who am I? What am I? I can't remember." In
a future world where hell and paradise blend together, a man has been
murdered. Some say death is the final door we all pass through, but for
Ethan, it is not that simple. Stuck in an everlasting loop, Ethan will
have to discover the truth about his murder without losing himself in
the process. (GG STUDIO)
Ryder On The Storm #1 (of 3) (W) David Hine, (A) Wayne Nichols --
Ryder on the Storm follows Ryder, a private
eye hired by the beautiful femme fatale Katrina Petruska to investigate
the horrifically bizarre suicide of her lover, Michael Hudson. Ryder's
journey to solve the case and finish Hudson's work leads him to discover
a truth more sinister and terrifying than he could have ever imagined --
demons walk among us. Now he must team up with the last demon hunter,
Charles Monk, to take down the cabal of ancient evil controlling the
city while struggling to reconcile with the dark side of his own nature.
(RADICAL)
25 To Life #1 (of 3) (W) Eriq
LaSalle, Doug Wagner, (A) Tony Shasteen --
Co-written by E.R. star Eriq
LaSalle! Three African-American
police officers have been brutally murdered in Virginia. An elite, yet
experimental, FBI unit, formed especially to investigate high-profile
crimes, is called upon to head up the investigation. The team matches
its investigators with hardened criminals incarcerated for committing
similar crimes. In this particular instance, it means working with a
racist militia leader serving a life sentence, a man who would rather
help the murderer than stop the killing spree. (12-GAUGE
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