DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING FOR JANUARY

Following are Dreamwave Productions' solicitations for January, with information coming from the company.

G.I. JOE: RELOADED #11

Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Nelson Blake II of Grafiksismik, cover by Tim Seeley.

A line has been drawn in the sand! Cobra has taken the Joes' field leader, Duke; their taskmaster Beach Head; and the island of Kauii! But now, a rejuvenated GI Joe is fighting back. Given a new recruit and added resources, Hawk and Co. must take back the island within 48 hours--before the United States and its allies launch a nuclear strike against it.

32 pages, $2.95.

G.I. JOE #38

Written by Brandon Jerwa, art by Emiliano Santalucia, cover by Tim Seeley.

"Union of the Snake," Part III. Even as the Joes' world continues to crumble around them, Destro marshals the forces of Cobra--while the Dreadnoks embark on what seems to be a suicide mission. One which ends with a moment nobody ever thought would happen! Meanwhile, Duke, Snake-Eyes and Scarlett have become fugitives‹and the man charged with their capture may be the Joes' last hope to prevent the absolute ascendance of Cobra.

32 pages, $2.95.

TIM SEELEY G.I. JOE SKETCHBOOK

Art and cover by Tim Seeley.

Tim Seeley has already proven himself one of the most promising young talents in the comic book industry. Not only does he illustrate the red-hot G.I. Joe title each and every month, he's also the creative force behind the cult hit Hack/Slash! Here's your chance to get a behind the scenes glimpse of how one of comics' best and brightest works! Includes pre-production sketches, character studies, and commentary.

24 pages, black and white, $9.95.

PATRICK THE WOLFBOY

Written by Franco Aureliani, art by Art Baltazr.

Patrick the Wolf Boy is back and coming your way! Join us for this Classic event as we bring you Patrick the Wolf Boy DDP style! Representing The first of some of Patrick's classic tales such as Patrick the Wolf Boy #1, The Christmas Special, Valentine's Special, Mother's Day Special, Summer Special...and 25 pages of brand new Wolf Boy Comics! Brought to you by Art Baltazar (Gorilla Gorilla-Disney, Grimm Reaper) and Franco Aureliani (Weirdsville, I Dream Of Jeannie)! Join us for the fun! You'd be glad you did. Patrick the Wolf Boy, misunderstood by many, but loved by his parents.

This Devil's Due TPB collects the following: Patrick the Wolf Boy #1, Patrick the Wolf Boy: Christmas Special, Patrick the Wolf Boy: Valentines Special, Patrick the Wolf Boy: Mother's Day special Summer special and 25 pages of new Patrick stuff.

144 pages, black and white, $10.95.

MISPLACED VOL. I

Written and art by Josh Blaylock, with Clint Hilinski.

Meet Alyssa, from Realm 77, a hi-tech utopia where those who question authority aren't treated kindly. Even stranger, the only person who does question it is Alyssa. Ostracized from her peers since childhood, and subjected to numerous medical tests by the mysterious Elders, Alyssa grows more and more intolerant of the Realm. When its discovered she's developing incredible powers, Alyssa escapes to Earth to live a normal life in a small college town, but the Elders won't allow it. It's only when she's forced to return to the realm that her powers truly manifest. All she wanted to do was hang out, go to some clubs and be 'normal'... but that's not Alyssa's destiny.

This collects the 4 issue story arc by Josh Blaylock, in a 144 page black and white digest format, and includes an all new 8 page story, production art, and more.

112 pages, black and white, $10.95.

AFTERMATH TITLES

AFTERMATH #0

Written by Marv Wolfman, Chuck Dixon, Ron Marz and Joe Casey, art by Stefano Caselli, Clement Sauve, Dub and Dave Ross.

Re-Presented by popular demand!! This is it‹the impossible-to-come by Preview issue that launched the Aftermath Universe! Packed with interviews, commentaries, and pre-production designs, Aftermath # 0 is a rare glimpse into the creation of a universe.

24 pages, $9.95.

BLADE OF KUMORI #3

Written by Ron Marz, art and cover by Dub.

Kumori is sent to assassinate a rogue scientist involved in the trafficking of nuclear secrets. But after her failure‹or more accurately, her refusal--to fulfill her assignment to kill an American vigilante, two "chaperons" accompany her: Her brother and Hiro, the man who loves her. The problem? Tension is building between her and both men--tension that could shatter their close-knit clan. Meanwhile, the "hero" she spared in New York is not content to leave well enough alone...

32 pages, $2.95.

INFANTRY #2

Written by Joe Casey, art and cover by Clement Sauve.

Insurance investigator Charlie Alexander has stumbled upon a mystery that could have global implications. While the masked soldier known as Infantry makes himself the number one enemy of NEMESIS, Charlie slowly tears at the shroud of secrecy surrounding the destruction of a aboratory hidden in the South Pacific--an investigation that makes him a target of NEMESIS, the C.I.A., and possibly Infantry himself...

32 pages, $2.95.

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UDON TITLES

DARKSTALKERS #3

Written by Ken Siu-Chong, art by Alvin Lee, UDON and Kevin Lau.

Werewolves and Cat-women storm the cast of Capcom's incomparably evil Darkstalkers series as fan-favorites Felicia and Talbain make their debut! As the world deals with the rise of paranormal activity, life has been much harder on those whose heritage lies somewhere between human and Darkstalker. Felicia, a cat-woman, has found it increasingly difficult to pursue her dreams of an acting career as society becomes less accepting of her kind. Meanwhile, the werewolf Talbain, hunted and hated for most of his life, has received even less tolerance. In this story featuring guest artist Kevin Lau and Alvin Lee, Felicia and Talbain's lives collide as one seeks to find peace with humanity while the other wishes to shun it. Plus:! A spine-tingling backup story featuring the Prince of Darkness, Demitri!

32 pages, $2.95.

CANNON BUSTERS #2

Written by J. Torres and LeSean Thomas, art by Thomas, colors by James Lewis, covers by Thomas and Kinnaird.

It's the second installment of the epic action adventure fantasy series continuing the story after Royal Assistant Droid Samberry is violently separated from her home. Following the attack on her beloved kingdom by the mysterious sorcerer Lock, she is alone on the outskirts of the Kingdom in the immense, cryptic Hollo-Wood Forest. Worse, Sam finds herself at the mercy of a deadly, towering patrol golem. But this encounter triggers an immensely powerful hidden force within Samberry that she didn't know she had in her. Will it be enough to survive the ordeal? And what lies in wait for her in Hollo-Wood Forest? Who is this quirky character called Casey Turnbuckle? And who is the deadly Dex? Are they friend or foe? Which one will help Samberry get to Gara's Keep to reunite with Prince Toji? All the answers to these questions and more await you in the action packed issue of Cannon Busters #2!

32 pages, $2.95.

STUDIO ICE TITLES

MEGACITY 909 #5

Written by Jacob Lee and Andrew Dabb, art by Kano Kang and Zack Suh, covers by Kang and Zuh and Ropie.

Trapped in a gruesome, otherworldly monastery, Hoek, Taep, Vasrio and Baenshe find themselves at the mercy of the twisted psychic entity Kusanagi and his legion of monstrous soldiers. Meanwhile, Jaeminae and Dr. Jerome journey deep into Inzen's ruins and make plans to set off the nuclear device...ending this nightmare once and for all.

32 pages, $2.95.

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT TITLES

ARMY OF DARKNESS: SHOP ŚTIL YOU DROP (DEAD) #2

Written by James Kuhoric, art by Nick Bradshaw, finishes/colored by Etienne St.-Laurent.

It's an "End of the World Sale" at S-Mart! All living creatures must go to make room for the new Deadite models. The Evil Spirit from the woods now inhabits the aisles of S-Mart and Ash finds himself caught between possessed bargain shoppers and demonic store mascots. Join intrepid Houswares clerk Ash and his inept trio of minimum wage co-workers as they try to stop the Deadite infestation, save the girls, and destroy the Necronomicon before Armageddon is unleashed at a bargain price.

32 pages, $2.99.

COSMIC GUARD #6

Written, art and cover by Jim Starlin, colored by June Chung.

Young Ray Torres decides it's time to really test out his new powers and himself. The Genociders' Z-10 Kilbot has to be dealt with. It's a duel to the death. How can Ray foul this up? Plus Ray learns he's not stuck with the title: The Protégé. What name will he chose for himself? What other trouble can he get into? These and other questions will be answered in the showdown!

32 pages, $2.99.