IDW PUBLISHING FOR JUNE

Following are IDW Publishing's solicitations for June, with information coming from the publisher.

ANGEL: THE CURSE #1

Written by Jeff Mariotte, art by David Messina, covers by Messina, Tim Bradstreet, Igor Kordey and Ben Templesmith.

Joss Whedon's classic vampire character returns to comics and IDWıs got him! In this first issue of a new Angel tale, Angel has survived the conclusion of his TV show and finds himself in a mysterious Romanian forest. There, his search for the Gypsy tribe that cursed him years ago takes a turn for the worse. This book, written by fan-favorite Angel author Jeff Mariotte, under the creative guidance of Joss Whedon, will be of sure-fire appeal to fans of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer and Angel alike! Issue one will feature variant covers from Tim Bradstreet, Igor Kordey, and Ben Templesmith.

32 pages, $3.99.

SHAUN OF THE DEAD #1

Written by Chris Ryall, art by Zach Howard, colored by Jason Brashill.

Presenting IDWıs official adaptation of last yearıs wildly popular rom-zom-com (thatıs ³romantic zombie comedy,² of course!). This "director's cut" adaptation, produced with the full participation of the movieıs co-writer/director and co-writer/star, Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, will feature deleted scenes and other never-before-seen material. In issue one, Shaun has no time for zombies; he's too busy trying to sort out his own troubled love life. Of course, zombies have a way of intruding on even the most mundane of lives. Adapted by IDW's Editor-in-Chief, Chris Ryall, with art by Zach Howard.

32 pages, $3.99.

HEARTBREAKERS MEET BOILERPLATE

Written by Anina Bennett, art by Paul Guinan.

It's kung fu clones and robot romance! From Anina Bennett and Paul Guinan (Chronos) comes a brand-new tale of the pioneering female action heroes, Heartbreakers, and the long-lost 19th-century robot, Boilerplate (already a worldwide legend), who team up for a science fiction adventure. The art for this manga-sized graphic novel is created in a revolutionary new illustration technique called "paintography," combining drawing, painting, and photography, and printed in rich brown ink. You've never seen anything like it.

104 pages, $9.99.

30 DAYS OF NIGHT: BLOODSUCKER TALES #9

Written by Steve Niles, art by Nat Jones.

In "The Journal of John Ikos, Part 1," a special full-length Bloodsucker tale, Steve Niles welcomes artist Nat Jones to the world of vampires. When we last saw John Ikos, he was standing ever vigilant in Barrow. But his obsession with tracking down the vampiric Agent Norris sees his paths cross with Billy, on the run since last issue, as well as Dark Days' Dane.

32 pages, $3.99.

AMERICAN FREAKSHOW #2

Written by Steve Niles, art by Chee.

In Part 2 of "The Terrible Tale of Sloth Boy," Steve Niles and Chee continue their look at the twisted life of circus freak Dante Browning, Jr. Despite his freakish appearance, Dante was lucky enough to find love and take a wife. However, his latest love is found at the bottom of a bottle, leading to even more horrific events in Danteıs life. And, Dante's family grows, but is there any way a child of his could ever be born normal?

32 pages, $3.99.

SUPERNATURAL FREAK MACHINE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY #4

Written by Steve Niles, art by Kelley Jones.

Over the years, everyone close to Cal has ended up in a pine box. And now, as he and MoıLock desperately try to track down the deranged Dr. Polynice, the ugly specter of death strikes again. How will Cal, whoıs never had the firmest of grasps on his sanity, handle this gruesome tragedy?

32 pages, $3.99.

THE LURKERS TPB

Written by Steve Niles, art by Hector Casanova.

Steve Niles and Hector Casanova present a tale from his Meeednight Pulps line of comics, offering a renaissance of horror pulp fiction for the modern age. Los Angeles detective Jack Dietz is having one of the worst days of his life. One body is bad enough, but when another turns up with human bite marks, he knows his world has just turned inside out. This trade paperback collects issues 1-4 of the recently completed miniseries.

104 pages, $17.99.

CASTLEVANIA: THE BELMONT LEGACY #4

Written by Marc Andreyko, art by E.J. Su.

Draculaıs evil continues to grow as Christopher Belmont strives to save his wife, and the world, from the vampire lord. Belmontıs allies, the Totoyans, are visited by a horror of their own when young Viktor is turned and attacks his grandfather and sister. Can Belmont turn the tide and defeat Dracula once and for all? Based on the smash-hit Konami videogame.

32 pages, $3.99.

METAL GEAR SOLID #10

Written by Kris Oprisko, art by Ashley Wood.

The danger continues for Solid Snake as he battles a heavily-armed helicopter gunship. But even if he survives, heıll still have to face the deadly marksmanship of Sniper Wolf. This time, only one will live to fight another dayŠ based on Konami's wildly popular videogame series.

32 pages, $3.99.

SMOKE #2: THE JUDAS

Written by Alex de Campi, art by Igor Kordey.

When Cainıs former employers turn on him, itıs Once Upon a Time in the West Country as a team of heavies is dispatched to shut him up. As his allies evaporate one by one, Cain is increasingly beset by questions about just whose side his mentor was on. Unfortunately, the only person who can answer those questions is being held hostage by terrorists. As the government sees its plans unraveling, it calls in a little American help to remove the thorn in its side: No-Face, the deadly Yankee dandy.

48 pages, $7.49.

HELL HOUSE #4

Written by Ian Edginton, art by Simon Fraser.

All attempts to probe the mysteries of Belasco House have ended in murder, suicide, or insanity, and this newest investigation into its secrets of life and death is no different. The foursome is about to learn that the house does not give up its secrets willingly, or without tragic consequence. The conclusion to IDW's gripping adaptation of the classic Richard Matheson novel.

48 pages, black and white, $6.49.

KARNEY #3

Written by Bryan Johnson, art by Walter Flanagan.

Believing his sister is alive, Tobias continues his investigation and hatches a plan for her rescue. Aided by his best friend, he infiltrates the inner sanctum of the Karney and makes a nightmarish discovery. Meanwhile, the Freaks prove that mercy is truly for the weak and show their intentions for the citizens of Broken Oak are far more sinister than anyone could have imagined.

32 pages, $3.99.

GRIMJACK: KILLER INSTINCT #6

Written by John Ostrander, art by Timothy Truman.

This is it! The conclusion to John Ostrander and Timothy Truman's first all-new, universe-shattering GrimJack tale in two decades­and the fate of Munden's Bar is up for grabs! This oneıs got it all: action, romance, intergalactic lizards, and sexy female vampires aplenty. And one thingıs for certain: neither John Gaunt nor Cynosure will never be the same -- nor will you.

32 pages, $3.99.

JON SABLE, FREELANCE: BLOODLINE #3

Written and art by Mike Grell.

Jon Sable's been shot­but that's hardly the least of his troubles! The mob is after his clientıs little daughter, and heıs stuck in the middle of a romantic triangle with Myke Blackmon and Eden Kendell! And who is the white-haired man from Africa -- and what will Jon have to do to finally avenge his familyıs slaughter? Itıs the hump day from Hell as Mike Grell continues Bloodline, the first all-new Jon Sable, Freelance story of the 21st Century.

32 pages, $3.99.

THE COMPLETE JON SABLE, FREELANCE: VOLUME TWO

Written and art by Mike Grell.

The astonishing debut of one of the most beautiful and mysterious women in comics history­Mike Grellıs Maggie The Cat; Jon Sableıs return to Vietnam; this is just the beginning, as IDW represents issues 7 through 13 of First Comicsı classic Jon Sable, Freelance series! This time around we're serving up "The Target," "Murder Is The Last Resort," "Cliffhanger," "Triptych," "The Cat," and "MIA."

128 pages, $19.99.

WASTING THE DAWN

Written by David Hurwitz, art by Bobby Breed, cover by Ben Templesmith,

Wasting the Dawn is a vampire story for people who thought they were sick to death of vampires,² says Ex Machina writer Brian K. Vaughn. This special prose novel, which features chapter illustrations by artist Bobby Breed, tells a tale of family, of betrayal, of respect, of ascension -- and, ultimately, of blood.

288 pages, black and white, $16.99.

WILL EISNERıS JOHN LAW: DEAD MAN WALKING SIGNED & NUMBERED HC

Written and art by Will Eisner and Gary Chaloner.

Comics master Will Eisner contracted award-winning writer/artist Gary Chaloner to develop all-new adventures featuring the pipe-smoking, one-eyed Crossroads cop. These stories, the first original John Law adventures since Eisner worked on the character in 1948, are available exclusively from IDW! The IDW edition includes new material and classic John Law tales by Will Eisner himself. These stories have been lovingly re-toned by Chaloner to capture Eisner's full noir stylings. The TPB edition has already won numerous Ledger Awards in Australia, including International Title of the Year and Achievement of the Year. This special hardcover edition, limited to 500 copies, features a numbered tip-in plate signed by the late, great John Law creator, Will Eisner.

80 pages, black and white, $50.

CSI: SECRET IDENTITY #5

Written by Steven Grant, art by Gabriel Rodriguez and Steven Perkins.

The-25 year-old secret of the twin corpses is finally revealed, as the CSI team descends into a world of treachery, manipulation, and paranoia. But the case still has one final unsuspected twist, with evidence surfacing that implicates one of their own. Based on the top-rated CBS crime drama.

32 pages, $3.99.

DAMPYR #3: SAND SPECTERS

Written by Mauro Boselli, art by Luca Rossi, cover by Ashley Wood.

When a father and son on their way to a Cornish village go missing, the new "stranger" in town, Harlan Draka, becomes the number one suspect. Unwittingly drawn into this mystery, Harlan meets the beautiful Amber‹who knew Harlan's father and just so happens to be a vampire herself! Together they seek out the monster that has been terrorizing the helpless village for so long. Continuing the long-running European Dampyr saga.

96 pages, black and white, $7.99.

EASY WAY #3

Written by Christopher Long, art by Andy Kuhn.

Marcus and Nuggetıs whirlwind of murder and mayhem spins out of control and threatens to destroy Duncan and his friends from rehab. Duncan discovers too late that trust and friendship are in short supply as he fights to survive the homicidal maniacs that have him in their crosshairs.

32 page, Duotone, $3.99.