CROSSGEN COMICS FOR DECEMBER

Following are CrossGen's solicitations for January, with information coming from the company.

CROSSGEN COMICS

BRATH #11

Written by Chuck Dixon, penciled and inked by Alcatena, colored by Rob Schwager.

The traitorous Mac Dools join General Vala's legions--but find it's more than just pretty armor and fancy weapons. Get ready for vicious battle action when the Hain--a crazed clan of wild murderers--attack.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 31.

EL CAZADOR #4

Written by Chuck Dixon, penciled and inked by Steve Epting, colored by Frank D'Armata.

Redhand Harry thinks he's found easy prey when he sights El Cazador, but even if Captain Sin is out-gunned and out-manned, she won't be out-sailed.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 3.

CRUX #33

Written by Chuck Dixon, penciled by Sergio Cariello, inked by Rob Hunter, colored by Laura Villari.

As Atlantis is torn asunder in a bloody civil war, the enigmatic Danik appears--and reveals the true threat to the city.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 24.

THE FIRST VOL. 5: LIQUID ALLIANCES

Written by Barbara Kesel, penciled by Andy Smith, inked by Rob Hunter, colored by Sumi Pak.

Driven apart by immortal intrigue and titanic treachery, the rival houses of the godlike First are rocked when the sinister Seahn makes his power play. Reprints The First #26-31.

160 pages, $15.95, in stores on Dec. 10.

MERIDIAN #43

Written by Barbara Kesel, penciled by Vincenzo Cucca, Inked by Don Hillsman, colored by Sumi Pak.

Ilahn's allies may have taken the battle too far--he wanted the pleasure of killing Sephie.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 31.

MYSTIC #43

Written by Tony Bedard, penciled by Aaron Lopresti, inked by Matt Ryan, colored by Wil Quintana.

No Sigil...no magic? How can Giselle defeat the savage snow dragon if she no longer possesses her sorcery skills?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 10.

NEGATION #25

Written by Tony Bedard, penciled by Paul Pelletier, inked by Dave Meikis, colored by Laura Martin.

The direction of comicdom's most fast-paced and unforgiving series changes here. The fugitives square off with the Negation's own Sigil-Bearers--and forever alter the destinies of all involved.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 17.

THE PATH #22

Written by Ron Marz, penciled by Matthew Smith, inked by Mark Pennington, colored by Michael Atiyeh.

Guest-starring Boon and Po Po from Way of the Rat. Boon has stolen the all-powerful Weapon of Heaven...but will Obo-san kill to get it back?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec.31.

ROUTE 666 #19

Written by Tony Bedard, penciled by Karl Moline, inked by Drew Geraci, colored by James Rochelle.

Better red than undead. Cassie and Cisco visit the capital city, and discover that the new ambassador from behind the Iron Curtain is a real ghoul.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 24.

RUSE #27

Written by Scott Beatty, penciled by Butch Guice, Inked by Michael Perkins, colored by Nick Bell.

Someone--or something--stalks the endless grain circling the town of Chaff...and it won't let Simon Archard or Emma Bishop leave alive.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 31.

SCION #43

Written by Ian Edginton, art by TBD.

Tigris triumphant. Trapped on Tournament Island, can Ethan, Ashleigh and Exeter evade the rampaging robotic troops?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 24.

SIGIL #43

Written by Chuck Dixon, penciled by Dale Eaglesham, inked by Andrew Hennessy, colored by Andrew Crossley.

Will Sam betray the human race? With the entire galaxy threatened by the Negation invasion, will Sam remain loyal to the Planetary Defense Council and watch the universe die--or turn against humanity in order to save it?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 17.

SOJOURN #30

Written by Ian Edginton, penciled by Cliff Richards, inked by George Freeman, colored by John Rauch.

Arwyn, Gareth and Cassidy face a swarm of angry dragons--and the one thing that can save them just might make matters even worse.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 17.

SOLUS #10

Written by Barbara Kesel, penciled by Leonard Kirk, inked by Andrew Pepoy, colored by Caesar Rodriguez.

A goddess unleashed. Lindy has been trying to get Andra to act like a god--and she's about to get her wish. Dive for cover as Andra exacts a smiting punishment on a Sigil-Bearer's world.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on $2.95.

WAY OF THE RAT #20

Written by Chuck Dixon, penciled by Jeff Johnson, inked by Tom Ryder, colored by Chris Garcia.

Where are Boon & Po Po? The last person anyone expected to see enters Zhumar looking for Boon Sai Hong...but the bumbling thief and his monkey mentor are missing. Hey, do they get killed in The Path #22?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 10.

WARRIOR WOMEN & MYTHIC MEN HC: OVER THREE YEARS OF CROSSGEN COVERS

Cover by Greg Land

A deluxe hardcover volume collecting every single CrossGen cover. Here they are, clear of logos and text: the complete CG covers by Greg Land, Butch Guice, Jim Cheung, Brandon Peterson, Bart Sears, George Perez and more! Arwyn, Simon Archard, Lady Death, Brath and all of your favorite CrossGen heroes and villains are celebrated in over 500 full-color imagesÑincluding two dozen unused and never-before-seen covers.

192 pages, $29.95, in stores on Dec. 3.

CODE 6 & CGE COMICS

ABADAZAD #1

Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Mike Ploog and Butch Guice, colored by Brian Miller, cover by Ploog.

Writer J.M. DeMatteis explains it best: "Abadazad--the series--is a fantasy-adventure in the tradition of Oz, Narnia, Neverland, Dr. Seuss, Madeleine L'Engle, A.A. Milne, Susan Cooper and all the great children's literature that has nurtured my soul. Abadazad--the place--is a magical land that Kate, a cynical 14-year-old, has only known through a series of famous fantasy novels by Franklin O. Barrie...until she is told that her long-missing brother is being held there!" Can it be true? Do The Lanky Man, Mr. Gloom, the Twofold Witch and Professor Headstrong really exist? And if Abadazad is real, how is it far stranger--and dangerous--than fiction? Find out as DeMatteis and artists Mike Ploog and Butch Guice launch this new epic adventure. (Note: Nearly all of this first chapter--which is set on Earth--will be illustrated by Guice. Ploog will draw all of the scenes in Abadazad in this and all upcoming issues.)

48 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 10.

BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: A MEDIEVAL TALE #11

Written by Brian Pulido, art by TBD.

On the road to a race war? Lady Death and Wolf enter the dangerous realm of the Eldritch! Meanwhile, Archbishop Vittorio captures a means to locate the invisible Border-bridge--and the Greelum declare war on humanity.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 17.

THE CROSSOVERS #12

Written by Robert Rodi, penciled by Joe Staton, inked by Ernie Colon, colored by Mark McNabb.

Fate deals its hand in the conclusion to "Crossed Paths." When all the cards hit the table, who discovers whose secrets...and what are the surprising consequences?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 24.

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: HE-MAN & THE RISE OF THE SNAKE MEN #3

Written by Val Staples, penciled and inked by Andie Tong, colored by Tony Washington.

The crazed conclusion--that sets the tone for the upcoming ongoing series. Will Zodak remain a wildcard, or will he join the Masters to stop the Snake Men from conquering all of Eternia? It's good vs. good, good vs. evil, and evil vs. evil in this non-stop, all-action issue.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 17.

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: SEASON ONE ENCYCLOPEDIA #1

Written by James Eatock, art by Emiliano Santalucia and Enza Fontana, colored by Nathan Baertsch.

An all-new, info-packed "who's who" guide covering all the MOTU cartoons and comics. Tired of wimpy source books that don't have the details you crave? Crammed with more facts than you can shake a Power Sword at, this data-drenched issue covers everyone from Prince Adam to Evil-Lyne--plus detailed summaries of the Season One cartoon episodes and Volume 1 of the comic series.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 3.

HE-MAN VS. SKELETOR POSTER

By Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell.

Two world-renowned artists deliver two world-renowned characters locked in eternal combat. Measures 24 inches by 36 inches.

$6.95, in stores on Dec. 3.

SKELETOR: THE FACE OF EVIL POSTER

By Emiliano Santalucia.

He-Man's arch-nemesis lives in this 24 inches by 36 inches image.

$6.95, in stores on Dec. 3.

JOHN CARPENTER'S SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES #4

Written by William O'Neill, penciled by by Tone Rodriguez, inked by Digital Chameleon, colored by Chris Blythe, covers by Rodriguez and Michael Golden.

The frenzied finale to the 1st story arc! With his prize in sight, Plissken must confront all his enemies! But beware, because this cornered Snake is full of venom

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 3.

ROB ZOMBIEÕS SPOOK SHOW INTERNATIONAL #3

Written by Rob Zombie, art by Gene Colan, Kieron Dwyer and Will Conrad, cover by Casey Jones.

Music superstar Rob Zombie pens three tales of horror, humor and suspense. First, Lord Zombie shows no mercy. Then, Baby continues her devilish adventures with the evil tenants of the House of 1,000 Corpses. Finally, jet-setting super-spy El SuperBeasto won't stand for foolishness until he's horizontal with his honey.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec.31.

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