Friday, May 13, 2005
IMAGE COMICS FOR AUGUST
Following are Image Comics' solicitations for August, with information coming from the publisher.
ANT #1
Written, art and cover by Mario Gully.
Imagine losing everything you once held dear, then waking up from that long, dark nightmare to find yourself confined to a mental institution. This is Hannah Washington's life. Her sanity shattered, she's been told all her memories are the result of a coping mechanism described as a "juvenile power fantasy." Or are they?
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 4.
DUSTY STAR #1
Written by Andrew Robinson and Joe Pruett, art and cover by Andrew Robinson.
It's a different time and a strange place. It's burlesque shows and all-night poker games, robots and flying ships, tattooed horses and new wave cowboys and cowgirls with bad attitudes. This is the world of Dusty Star, a tough-as-nails gunslinger with a steely-eyed gaze and a draw as fast as greased lighting! An appealing blend of western, science fiction, adventure and humor.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Aug. 3.
FERRO CITY #1
Written by Jason Armstrong, art and cover by Jason Armstrong.
His partner is dead. The cops are out to pin it in on him. And the only solid proof he has to clear himself is a tiny gadget that could grant ten million sentient robots their freedom: the Medusa Key. Too bad the Ferro City mob wants it too.
32 pages, black and white, $2.50, in stores on Aug. 10.
THE FACELESS: A TERRY SHARP STORY OGN
Written by Robert Tinnell art and cover by Adrian Salmon.
Once upon a time in England, 1962. By day, Terry Sharp is a successful director of horror films, consumer of cocktails and chaser of skirts. By night, the horror is real as he battles tirelessly against a Satanic conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government. Sharp's willing to go to hell...so you won't have to.
64 pages, $6.95, in stores on Aug. 17.
INDIGO VERTIGO
Written by Katiejane Garside, art and cover by Dan Schaffer.
Described as the comic equivalent of a David Lynch movie written by Sylvia Plath, this hallucinatory spectacle of one woman's experience on the brink of reality is the result of an unconventional, intuitive creative process developed by Katiejane Garside (vocalist with extreme UK rock band Queenadreena) and Dan Schaffer (creator of cult comic book series, Dogwitch). Told with poetic, fragmented dialogue and beautifully textured art, Indigo Vertigo explores the love/hate relationship between people and their demons in a disturbing nightmare journey through the cracks in the tiles.
48 pages, black and white, $4.95, in stores on Aug. 17.
SEASON OF THE WITCH #0
Written by Jai Nitz, art and cover by Kevin Sharpe and Thomson Knox.
Jessica Suddreth was a normal high school freshman until she was magically transported to Asamondo, the fairytale world. Once there she trains to be a Spell Sword, a mystical warrior, to lead the peasants of Asamondo against the tyrannical King Elian. The good news is she's the best Spell Sword ever. The bad news is that she still has the emotions and insecurities of a fourteen-year-old girl. Will she be a savior or a destroyer? The zero issue offers an original story, inside information about the ongoing series, Sharpe's sketchbook and a pin up gallery. Don't miss it.
24 pages, black and white, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 3.
WINGS OF ANANSI
Written by Michael Avon Oeming, art and cover by Greg Titus.
This is the story of a loser, a stripper, a drug lord and a spider. It's urban crime noir, it's a fairy tale, it's mythology. It's also the story of a mother who went through a lot in life, a woman who gained and lost, hated and loved, but never once gave up on life. Deep inside, she was golden, and her inner strength ultimately set her free. No matter what bonds hold a person back, be it a bad marriage, prison, a small town or a gang-infested city, there's away a way. The story of Anansi is an African folk tale, told by people who songs and stories carried the spirits of men and women throughout the centuries, though good times and bad.
56 pages, $6.95, in stores on Aug. 24
COYOTE, VOL. 1 TP
Written by Steve Englehart art by Marshall Rogers and Tom Palmer.
Hot on the heels of their successful reuniting for DC's Dark Detective series, Englehart and Rogers present more of their classic, groundbreaking work. This collection includes the rare 60-page origin story of Coyote, unseen for twenty years ‹ plus the three-part origin series of Scorpio Rose. Yes, three-part... because we're throwing in the legendary unpublished third issue, in the synopsis and layout form it reached before vanishing like a gypsy witch. It's 128 pages of Englehart's greatest creations and Rogers' greatest art (with Tom Palmer adding his skills to Scorpio Rose).
128 pages, $12.95, in stores on Aug. 10.
ASCEND SPECIAL EDITION HC
Created and written by Keith Arem, art and cover by Christopher Shy.
Ascend is set in a time of post-apocalyptic heaven, where the battle for human souls will determine the outcome of a war with Hell. The war has ravaged the universe, and to sustain their armies, Heaven has "harvested" the souls of earth to fight in their battle. The Ascend Special Edition HC includes lots of behind the scenes information, over 20 new pages and an extended alternate ending.
152 pages, $29.95, in stores on Aug. 10.
THE EXPATRIATE, VOL. 1: BRING ME THE HEAD OF JACK DEXTER TP
Written by B. Clay Moore, art and cover by Jason Latour.
The first five issues of the strangest comic book you've ever loved are collected into one affordable volume. Jack Dexter's mad dash from CIA agents, otherworldly menaces and a world hell bent on his destruction begins here. Collecting The Expatriate 1-5.
120 pages, $11.99, in stores on Aug. 24.
GUN FU TP
Written and inked by Howard M. Shum penciled by Joey Mason colored by Etienne Simon cover by Tom Bancroft and Howard M. Shum.
The year is 1936. Cheng Bo Sen is a Hong Kong cop. England enlists him as a secret agent to help fight the Nazis. He also speaks hip-hop, which no one seems to notice. Collects Gun Fu #1 and Gun Fu: The Lost City #1-4.
144 pages, $14.95, in stores on Aug. 3.
LIBERTY MEADOWS, BOOK 4: COLD, COLD HEART HARDCOVER
Written by Frank Cho, art and cover by Frank Cho.
Jen is a woman on a mission. She has her eyes and claws set on Frank while Brandy helplessly watches from the side. This hot love triangle goes nuclear when new emotions emerge from all parties. To complicate matters, the Cow is released from jail and seeks terrible retribution from Ralph and Leslie who had him locked away years ago. Collects Liberty Meadows #28-36.
144 pages, black and white, $24.95, in stores on Aug. 31.
SAVAGE DRAGON, VOL. 11: RESURRECTION TP
Written by Erik Larsen art and cover by Erik Larsen.
Savage Dragon is brought back to life in one of the most talked about storylines in this series' lengthy run! Collects Savage Dragon #53-58.
136 pages, $14.95, in stores on Aug. 10.
THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS #6
Written by Mark Smith, art and cover by Dan Hipp.
Here Come The Spiders: Part II! The Amazing Joy Buzzards, the world's greatest rock and roll adventure band, return in their most dangerous adventure to date as the band faces off against a nefarious group of supernatural-mod-hipsters known as the Spider Syndicate! This issue's got adventure, excitement, and Yeti Love. Yeti Love? Fans will also discover in this issue why Stevo Vargas, the Bruce Lee-like bass player, never speaks.
32 pages, black and white, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 10.
BATTLE POPE #3
Written by Robert Kirkman art and cover by Tony Moore and Val Staples.
Battle Pope finds himself face to face with Lucifer -- and Jesus Christ gets crucified -- again! This issue's ending is guaranteed to shock you! Reprinting Robert Kirkman's first published work, now in full color, with a brand new cover by original artist Tony Moore and original cover colorist Val Staples.
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 31.
BLACKLIGHT #3
Created and co-plotted by Jim Valentino, written by Scott Wherle, art and cover by John Toledo and Marc Deering.
"Light From A Dead Star," conclusion. The emotional roller coaster takes a wicked turn as Lina uncovers the truth behind Kathy's death, sending her on a collision course with a foe much more powerful than Cicada: her own self-doubt. You've heard it before, but the conclusion to this white-knuckle thrill ride changes everything and sets the pace for the entire series.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 31.
BODY BAGS: FATHER'S DAY #2
Written by Jason Pearson art and wraparound cover by Jason Pearson.
Panda goes on her first official mission as a Body Bagger, but things turn ugly when she and Mack become the targets! Can this "Daddy/Daughter" team stop fighting each other long enough to survive the trouble headed their way? If they live, can Mack learn to accept this sassy girl as both a partner and a daughter? See how it all plays out in the explosive finale of this groundbreaking limited series! This issue includes 48 pages of art, with no ads.
48 pages, $5.99, in stores on Aug 31.
BONE REST #2
Written by Matteo Cassali art and cover by Guiseppe Camuncoli.
"Opificium Dei," Part One Try to understand the New York Times' effect on mouthless man... Adam Bone's path crosses with P.I. Max Worst, who's been hired to find out what happened to the man who became Mr. Vain -- the lunatic last seen fighting Bone. Meanwhile, a dreadful menace looms over Bone's girlfriend Peace and, ultimately, over the whole city... William Martyn is a man of faith and wants to "save" humanity before his body crumbles like an age-old relic and he's ready to slaughter every single New Yorker to do so!
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 10.
CASE FILES: SAM AND TWITCH #20
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Greg Scott, cover by Greg Capullo.
"Fathers And Daughters," Part One Twitch's youngest child -- and millions like her around the world -- love the movies, music and clothes of six-year-old starlet Lacey Ann Lions. But when a horrific tragedy befalls Lacey and her movie-mogul parents, Twitch is flooded with memories of his own lost daughter, Lauren. Can Twitch keep it together through this gruesome case? And can the person who committed such an atrocity be brought down?
32 pages, black and white, $2.50, in stores on Aug. 24.
DEADWORLD #3
Written by Gary Reed, art by Vincent Locke, cover by Locke.
As Reluctant saviors of the insane Deake, the teens find themselves on the run from King Zombie and his new soldiers, the savage and powerful Grakken. Their only hope may be on a houseboat, but will it take them to safety or lead them into the belly of the beasts?
32 pages, black and white, $3.50 in stores on Aug. 24.
DEATH, JR. #3
Written by Gary Whitta, art by Ted Naifeh, cover by Sach Steffel.
DJ has gotten himself into some serious trouble. He's killed his best friend, accidentally betrayed his dad and only has a Student Reaper scythe, a ghost and a few freaky friends on his side. How can he make it all right before the whole world goes, literally, to hell?
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Aug. 24.
THE EXPATRIATE #6
Written by B. Clay Moore, art and cover by Jason Latour.
February 11, 1964: In Washington, D.C., an astronaut named Glen Johnson is being prepped for a Congressional hero's welcome, four young men from Liverpool are peering out from behind hotel curtains at the throng gathered outside, and a man named Jack Dexter is running for his life.
28 pages, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 24.
FLAK RIOT #3
Written by Robert Place Napton and Michael O'Hare art and cover by Michael O'Hare.
Zoe finds herself back at home, but not for long as she gets her first bounty and lands in the O.D. battling along aside an ex-sumo wrestler and cursed ninja in a blazing gunfight!
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 3.
GIRLS #4
Written by Joshua Luna art and cover by Jonathan Luna.
In a shocking turn of events, the mystery woman will change the lives of Pennystown irrevocably, and raise more questions than answers: Who is this girl? What does she want? Is she a blessing, or a curse?
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 17.
GØDLAND #3
Written by Joe Casey art by Tom Scioli cover by Tom Scioli and Richard Starkings.
Book Three: The Seismic Shift.Thrill to the climactic confrontation between Commander Adam Archer and the treacherous Basil Cronus! Meanwhile, the mysterious, all-American superhero known as Crashman is being held captiveŠ and his rescuer will shock you! All this, plus the surreal origin of the alien visitor known as Maxim!
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 24.
GROUNDED #2
Written by Mark Sable, art and cover by Paul Azaceta.
It's your first day of school. The bully can't wait to gouge you with his horns. The beauty queen is literally untouchable. You're about to play a deadly game of dodgeball and - oh yeah -- everyone has super powers but you. Welcome to The High, Jonathan. Hope you survive the experience.
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 10.
GUNCANDY #2
Written by Doug Wagner and Chuck Dixon, art by Brian Stelfreeze, Phil Noto and Rob Haynes cover by Stelfreeze and Noto.
Laci destroys everything in her path as she unravels the mystery of who killed her parents when she was a child. Why has she been misled all her life, and how will the truth affect a girl already teetering on the edge of insanity? Everyone in New Orleans seems to be running from the law, and when crazy people cross paths, bloodshed won't be far behind! Don't miss the conclusion of this "flip book" installment of The Ride, by Chuck Dixon, Phil Noto and Rob Haynes.
48 pages, black and white, $5.99, in stores on Aug. 17.
HERO CAMP #4
Written by Greg Thompson, art and cover by Robbi Rodriguez.
It's Parents' Day at Camp Enokchuk! After a day of embarrassing stories, Eric and the campers believe it can't get any worse, but a horrible surprise awaits them - a giant purple primate bent on destroying the camp! Who's controlling the animated ape? Why it's Goat, of course!
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 17.
INVINCIBLE #26
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Ryan Ottley and Bill Crabtree.
"A Different World," Part Two. Mark is in a world completely alien to him. How did he get there? What is happening around him? And who is trying to kill him? Answers to these questions and more as the most climactic and earth-shattering story arc in Invincible history continues.
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 10.
THE IRON GHOST #3
Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Sergio Cariello, cover by Flint Henry and Sergio Cariello.
Tannhauser and Volz continue to follow the trail of the now mythical Iron Ghost. New clues lead them to a German airfield on the Russian front line where the Germans are pinned between a Russian air strike and the ground onslaught from the Ghost himself. What do two modified .45 caliber handguns and a red monocle mean to our detectives, and who does it point to for their first arrest in the case?
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 10.
MORA #4
Written and illustrated by Paul Harmon, cover by Paul Harmon.
"So Ends The Season." In the city of witches, forgiveness is a foreign concept, justice, an archaic term. The people are used to pain and know a little bit about suffering, they are hunting a child-killer. Even for the most deserving, vengeance can be a gruesome thing to behold. This is the stunning first act conclusion!
32 pages, black and white, $2.95, in stores on Aug. 3.
