Thursday, March 17, 2005
IMAGE COMICS FOR JUNE
Following are Image Comics' solicitations for June, with information provided by the publisher:
AVIGON: GODS AND DEMONS GN
Written by Che' Gilson, illustrated by Jimmie Robinson.
Avigon has to escape. Her mechanical world ruled by political clockwork masters is killing her soul. But can she hide in a surreal world of machines where she herself is one? This complete volume unveils the full story of Avigon's journey. A clockwork creation pushed beyond the dark world binding her soul where her true destiny is unlocked. A must for fans of gothic fiction. Collects the original Avigon novella, plus over 100 pages of all-new original art.
192 pages, black and white, $19.95. in stores on June 29.
BATTLE POPE #1
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Tony Moore.
When he's not leadin' mass, he's out kickin' ass! After the Rapture the sole protector of the sinning masses is Battle Pope, and his trusty sidekick, Jesus. They're the last line of defense in a world overrun with demons and depravity. Reprinting Robert Kirkman's first published work, now in stunning full color, with a brand new cover by original artist Tony Moore and original cover colorist Val Staples. Just in time for the book's fifth anniversary.
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 29.
BLACKLIGHT #1
Created and co-plotted by Jim Valentino, written by Scott Wherle, art and cover by John Toledo and Marc Deering.
An all-new on-going series created by Jim Valentino! Lina Juarez is stuck in a dead-end job and a dead-end relationship, living a dead-end life in a dead-end town. All she dreams of is an escape, some kind of excitement in her life. But when a dark and mysterious power possesses her, she quickly learns the true meaning of the old adage, "Be careful what you wish for."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 29.
FLAK RIOT #1
Written by Michael OıHare and Robert Place Napton, art and cover by Michael O'Hare and Michael Garcia.
Zoe Nixxon is a cute, bored, lonely file clerk. She wants a new life and fate gives her that chance when she finds her true calling: hunting for bounties in the lawless dimension known as the O.D. Sometimes, one decision can change everything
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 1.
GĜDLAND #1
Written by Joe Casey, art by Tom Scioli, cover by Scioli and Richard Starkings.
Book One: Cosmic Wheels In Motion. Adam Archer is Earth's star-powered champion. But what does his existence mean for the rest of humanity? And how long until the rest of the universe takes notice? Mind-altering aliens! Surreal super-villains! All-out action! The greatest heroic epic of the new age begins here!
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 22.
SMALL GODS SPECIAL #1
Written by Jason Rand, art and cover by Juan E. Ferreyra.
"Two Time." Heroes clash as Owen Young and Bobby Pope face off across the interrogation room. But what ulterior purpose has truly brought these men together? Unravel the mystery when, for the first time ever, Small Gods comes to you in full color!
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 8.
STRANGE GIRL #1
Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Eric Nguyen.
Ten years after the Rapture, the Earth is unprotected by God, and the demonic citizens of hell have flooded our world, enslaving the remaining human population. After saving the life of a runt demon named Bloato, bartender, occultist, and all around arse kicker Bethany Black discovers that God is soon returning to wipe the Earth clean of everything unholy. With the end of the world coming, Bethany and Bloato set out to find the last doorway left into heaven and plead for admission.
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 8.
AGE OF BRONZE, VOL. 2: SACRIFICE TP
Written, art and cover by Eric Shanower.
The Trojan War has been the greatest of Greek myths for more than 2500 years, and now Eric Shanower presents his unique version of the story, gathered from extensive sources and drawn with historical fidelity. In this volume, Helen's triumphant entry into Troy is marred by Kassandra's wild prophecies of doom. Meanwhile, a massive army approaches from across the sea, but a disastrous battle forces the High King Agamemnon to make a fateful decision. Will he command the death of his daughter to satisfy the gods? Or will he give up his dream of conquering Troy? Collects Age of Bronze #10-19.
225 pages, black and white, $19.95, in stores on June 5.
THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS, VOL. 1 TP
Written by Mark Smith, art and cover by Dan Hipp.
The Amazing Joy Buzzards are a rock and roll adventure band that rivals such legends as the Beatles and Rolling Stones. It's an everyday adventure for them when fighting giant robots, evil witch-doctors, and exploring the supernatural, all with the help of their mystical Mexican wrestler friend El Campeon. Collects The Amazing Joy Buzzards #1-4.
160 pages, $11.95, in stores on June 14.
THE NAMELESS: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT TP
Written by Joe Pruett, art by Phil Hester and Bruce Mccorkindale, cover by Hester.
He is a man without a past, without a future, and without a name. An evil hides in the shadows of modern day Mexico City, feeding on the thousands of abandoned and unwanted street children that plague the night. This "nameless" man finds himself drawn into the midst of a very real modern horror with its origins found in the mythical bloodthirsty rites of the extinct Aztec Empire. The violent rituals and gods of the sun worshipping tribe somehow hold a key to his past. Our hero knows that if he survives and learns the ancient secrets, he will have to live with the answers.
This volume collects the original five-issue series with new pages and scenes cut from the original version, plus loads of new extra material and a behind the scenes look at the creating of this modern horror story. Collects The Nameless #1-5.
128 pages, black and white, in stores on June 29.
INVINCIBLE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOL. 1 HC
Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Cory Walker, Ryan Ottley, and friends, cover by Ottley and Bill Crabtree.
Get in on the ground floor. This massive hardcover collects the first 13 issues of Robert Kirkmanıs Eisner Nominated superhero hit along with all the extras from the first three trade paperback volumes and even more on top of that! Invincible: The Ultimate Collection, Volume 1 is a canıt miss for anyone whoıs wanted to start reading Invincible, but needed an easier way to start from the beginning. Introduction by Brian Michael Bendis.
400 pages, $34.95, in stores on June 8.
THE RIDE, VOL. 1 TP
Written by Ron Marz, Chuck Dixon, Doug Wagner and Cully Hamner, art by Jason Pearson, Brian Stelfreeze, Cully Hamner, Georges Jeanty, Dexter Vines, Rob Haynes, Chris Brunner and Doug Gregory, cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
Featuring a diverse and dynamic body of creators, The Ride showcases the tales of a 1968 Camaro and the many lives it alters. Volume 1 contains five amazing stories featuring bullets, babes, murder and mayhem, all from the driverıs seat of a car that exudes muscle and power. Exclusive bonus material includes: character designs, pin-ups, commentary, plus a forward from Howard Chaykin. Collects The Ride #1-4.
128 pages, black and white, $9.95, in stores on June 22.
AGE OF BRONZE #20
Written, art and cover by Eric Shanower.
"Betrayal," Part One. New story arc. Nothing can stop Agamemnon and the army from reaching Troy -- or from destroying anyone in their way. The great warrior Achilles leads a bloody assault on the island of Tenedos and makes a grave mistake that leads him closer to his foretold doom.
24 pages, black and white, $3.50, in stores on June 1.
CASE FILES: SAM AND TWITCH #21
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Greg Scott, cover by Greg Capullo.
"Fathers And Daughters," part two. As Sam and Twitch try to unravel who would kill six-year-old starlet Lacey Ann Lyons, the world media watches them. Trying to find out who would brutalize a child is hard enough, but can Twitch overcome the memories of his own murdered daughter and solve this crime?
32 pages, black and white, $2.50, in stores on June 8.
DEADWORLD #2
Written by Gary Reed, art and cover by Vince Locke.
Trapped and surrounded by zombies, what once was thought to be a sanctuary is instead revealed to be a death trap! But there is a chance of hope as the zombie master, the mysteriously talking King Zombie, offers a deal. All the surviving teens have to do is betray one of their own! Continuing the rebirth of the classic horror comic series!
32 pages, black and white, $3.50, in stores on June 22.
DEATH, JR. #2
Written by Gary Whitta, art by Ted Naifeh, cover by Sach Steffel.
The mild-mannered, middle school-attending, son of the Grim Reaper thought he was just goofing around with an old box at the museum of supernatural history. Unfortunately, he's released an ancient evil with disturbing designs on the family of Death.
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on June 8.
FLAMING CARROT COMICS #3
Written, art and cover by Bob Burden.
From the creator of Mystery Men! The world's first surrealist superhero, the legendary Flaming Carrot returns with yet even more lunacy and mayhem! Whether heıs brawling mutated poultry, carousing with the happy hour shift at the local strip joint, or reciting poetic verse from mill-town rooftops, the Flaming Carrot is truly an icon of the times and a true hero of the working class.
32 pages, black and white, $3.50, in stores on June 15.
THE EXPATRIATE #4
Written by B. Clay Moore, art and cover by Jason Latour.
The shocking conclusion to issue three left Jack's future in doubt. Issue four reveals the true scope of Jack's predicament, and, if anything, it's even more horrifying than he could have imagined. Suddenly the fate of Jack Dexter seems tied into the fate of the world.
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 22.
FREEDOM FORCE #6
Written by Eric Dieter, art and cover by Tom Scioli.
"Out of Time." Stranded in the prehistoric past, a desperate Freedom Force must ally themselves with one enemy in order to defeat another! In a cataclysmic battle that will shake the very foundations of the universe, the team confronts the evil that has been pulling their strings since issue three... and at least one hero will NOT be returning home! Plus: A member's darkest secret revealed!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 15.
THE GIFT #12
Written by Raven Gregory, art by Richard Bonk and Sonia Oback, cover by Tyler Kirkham and Sonia Oback.
"Death" The new story arc that will reveal the answers behind the Ancient One's motives and past continues here. A being of incredible power is stalking the Ancient One, a being that has walked side by side with Enoch throughout the ages. Now that it has been decided that the Ancient One's time is over, will he be able to stand against a force as powerful as Death itself?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 22.
GIRLS #2
Written by Joshua Luna, art and cover by Jonathan Luna.
Like many men, Ethan has always envisioned a dream girl -- someone who could defy the mundane trappings of reality and become a living fantasy. But when Ethan's dreams are finally fulfilled, will it really be that fantastic?
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 22.
HERO CAMP #2
Written by Greg Thompson, art and cover by Robbi Rodriguez and Russ Lowery.
A day off at Camp Enokchuk means a good time for everyone -- except Eric. A quiet day of writing turns into a fight for survival against Goat and Hook, and only a trio of unlikely heroes stand between Eric and a grisly fate!
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 15.
THE IMAGINARIES #4
Written by Ben Avery and Mike S. Miller, art and cover by Greg Titus.
The stunning conclusion!
The Greatmen -- a band of rebels following in the footsteps of a fallen hero named Greatman -- recruit Superhero G as their new figurehead. Superhero G is torn, for in his secret identity, "George," he has been given another opportunity: serve the Ice Queen by betraying the Greatmen and he will be able to return home to his creator and best friend, Tanner.
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 22.
INVINCIBLE #24
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Ryan Ottley and Bill Crabtree.
Only once in his career has Invincible been beaten this badly. That time it was his father, Omni-Man, who had done the beating. Who could it be this time? This issue is a canıt miss for any long-time fans of the book, and it's all leading up to the huge events in issue 25, coming next month.
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 15.
THE IRON GHOST #2
Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Sergio Cariello, cover by Flint Henry and Cariello.
The number of suspects continues to narrow as Tannhauser and Volz close in on the identity of The Iron Ghost. But what will happen to their investigation when one of their leads is killed by The Iron Ghost himself, and why did he leave a witness to the killing behind?
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 22.
MORA #3
Written, art and cover by Paul Harmon.
"Dying Among The Shadows."
These days the sun runs away all too quickly, and hides for far too long. The citizens are left to fend off the creatures that live and feed by the night, and one predator has set his sights on the children. Meanwhile, an outsider gets a very harsh lesson in what it takes to be a witch in the city of witches.
32 pages, black and white, $2.95, in stores on June 1.
THE NIGHT CLUB #3
Written by Mike Baron, art and cover by Mike Norton and John Rauch.
"Helluva Party." The devil throws a party. As the Tall Ships sail up the Charles River, Screwbarb, the Vice President, and several hundred friends crowd the bluffs to witness the Apocalypse. The devil is nothing if not arrogant... He's invited the Night Club to witness the demise of civilization, but the Night Club has other plans.
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 8.
NOBLE CAUSES #12
Written by Jay Faerber, art and cover by Fran Bueno.
The birth of Zephyr's baby promises to deliver the first half-human, half-Draconian being, an event of worldwide importance. But the paparazzi aren't the only ones hunting mother and child...
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 15.
NYC MECH: BETA LOVE #22
Written by Ivan Brandon, art by Andy MacDonald, cover by Eric Canete.
Falling in love is never easy, and in the dead of winter with post-traumatic stress, there's a fine line between losing your mind and losing your robotic heart. When Quentin meets the girl of his dreams, she almost kills 100 people -- not least of which is him. But even now, with her gun to his head, all he can do is stare into her eyes.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 1.
THE PACT #3
Written by Phil Hester, art by Carlos Rodriguez and Lluc Banos, cover by Andy Kuhn.
"The Life And Death Of Quantum Girl." Who is Quantum Girl and why is she leading The Pact? Her mysterious, time-bending powers send our young heroes spiraling into split timelines and alternate universes, each more dire than the last, but are any of them prepared for the sacrifice it will take to put things right?
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on June 8.
PvP #18
Written, art and cover by Scott Kurtz.
PvP Magazine gets taken to court! When office slobs Robbie and Jase are accused of plagiarism, the gang find themselves in hot water and unable to afford their legal fees. Skull breaks his promise to never again use his brain-enhancing machine in order to transform himself into a legal eagle...but things go horribly awry. Meanwhile...who is Scratch Fury and what are his evil plans for PvP?
