WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2006
IMAGE COMICS FOR AUGUST
SPAWN: GODSLAYER
Written by Brian Holguin, art and cover by Jay Anacleto.
The Old Gods are dying - slaughtered one by one by the dark blade of a mysterious, unearthly marauder. Under the protection of the goddess Llyra, the island kingdom of Endra-La, oldest and most storied of the Shrouded Isles, has avoided the cruel fate suffered by lesser kingdoms. But on the eve of a royal wedding, black sails are spotted on the horizon. Alarms are sounded and fire fills the skies. The Godslayer has come for them at last.
Spawn: Godslayer is a dramatic re-imagining of Todd McFarlane's Spawn, a sweeping tale of fallen kingdoms, ancient curses and doomed love, sure to appeal to fans of epic fantasies like Elric, Conan and The Lord of the Rings.
64 pages, $6.99, in stores on Aug. 23.
BOMB QUEEN VS. BLACKLIGHT
Written by Scott Wherle, art and cover by Jimmie Robinson.
"Cat Fight!" It's the battle you never expected! All bets are off when Bomb Queen meets Blacklight in battle in Las Vegas! Scott (Blacklight) Wherle and Jimmie (Bomb Queen) Robinson join forces in the sexiest, funniest and wildest one-shot special of the year!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Aug. 2.
KITCHEN SINK MAGAZINE #14
By various.
Kitchen Sink, the Utne Award-winning "magazine for people who think too much," is pleased to be partnering with Image Comics! KS14 includes: graphic journalism and Fantagraphics' MOME; how King Kong '76 ascends its own tower of crap; Eugene Mirman and indie-rock comedy; fallen rapper Pez dispensers and other art by Packard Jennings; strippers for Christ; dating for monkeys; meditations on the first line of Moby Dick; green sex clubs in Japan and much more.
128 pages, black and white, $5.95, in stores on Aug. 9.
PHONOGRAM #1
Written by Keiron Gillen, art and cover by Jamie McKelvie.
Phonomancer David Kohl goes hunting for new flames at a feminist festival, only to get burnt by a very old one. A Goddess scorned returns to collect her pound of flesh and demand reparations. Phonogram: a world where music is magic, where a song can save your life... or end it.
32 pages, black and white, $3.50, in stores on Aug. 2.
STRANGE GIRL #10
Written by Rick Remender, art by Nick Stackal.
Strange Girl returns! Nick Stackal joins up as new regular series artist. It's six months later and Bethany and crew are in New York City searching for safe passage to Europe and the last gateway to Heaven. But could safety be an illusion on the road to the home of Lucifer's Black Hordes?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 30.
STAN WINSTON'S REALM OF THE CLAW GN
Written by Stan Winston and Francis Takenaga, art by David Yardin, cover by Liam Sharp.
When zookeeper Harrison Reed becomes plagued with strange, dream-like visions, he is forced to confront the unthinkable: that he and his brother are more than they seem. With enemies lurking in every corner and the allure of power corrupting at every turn, the truth must be discovered else his worldŠand his sanity...will be lost forever.
184 pages, $16.99, in stores on Aug. 30.
LIBERTY MEADOWS: COVER GIRL HC
Art and cover by Frank Cho.
For the first time, every single one of Frank Cho¹s covers for Liberty Meadows - from the single issues to the trade paperbacks and then some - is collected in one deluxe hardcover! Featuring an all-new cover and a behind the scenes look at the development of some of your favorite images of Brandy and the gang, from rough sketch to full color.
112 pages, $24.99, in stores on Aug. 23.
LIBERTY MEADOWS, BOOK 3: SUMMER OF LOVE TP (NEW PRINTING)
By Frank Cho.
Back in print. As the summer approaches, Brandy secretly falls in love with Frank. But around the corner, a catastrophe of global proportions awaits. Brandy must battle her evil counterpart from a parallel universe to save Frank and the animal sanctuary! Featuring completely remastered and uncensored strips, plus extensive sketch and illustration sections, a cover gallery and a complete, never-before-published Liberty Meadows short story. Collects Liberty Meadows #19-27.
144 pages, black and white, $14.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
PVP, VOL. 1: PVP AT LARGE TP (NEW PRINTING)
By Scott Kurtz.
Back in print. Office hijinks, role-playing games, teenage geeks in love, old high-school rivals, and a Troll who's run away from home: It's just another average day at PvP Magazine. Includes sketches, cover gallery and a look behind the scenes of creating a daily comic strip. Collects PvP, Vol. 2 #1-6.
128 pages, black and white, $11.99, in stores on Aug. 2.
PUT THE BOOK BACK ON THE SHELF: A BELLE & SEBASTIAN ANTHOLOGY GN (NEW PRINTING)
By Charles Brownstein, Dave Crosland, Ian Carney, Jonathan Edwards, Catia Chen, Leela Corman, Bruno D'angelo, Jen De Guzman, Brian Belew, Janet Harvey, Laurenn Mccubbin, Kako, Jacob Magraw, Ande Parks, Chris Samnee, Jamie S. Rich, Mark Ellerby, Mark Ricketts, Leann Buckley, Rick Spears, Rob G, Andi Watson, Joey Weiser and others.
Back in print. The colorful lyrics and gorgeous, full-bodied melodies of indie pop favorites Belle and Sebastian. provide a dream team of indie comics creators inspiration for Image Comics' most unique comics anthology yet.
192 pages, $19.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
ROCKETO, VOL. 1: THE JOURNEY TO THE HIDDEN SEA TP (NEW PRINTING)
By Frank Espinosa.
Back in print. The adventures of Rocketo Garrison take place in a mythical future 2,000 years after the world has been destroyed in a catastrophe. This compilation of the first six issues of The Journey to the Hidden Sea tells the story of Rocketo's idyllic childhood and his early training as an explorer and Mapper. After returning from the deadly Solarium War a broken man, Rocketo Garrison is swept away on a journey to the Hidden Sea, a fabled, dangerous land that may hold the key to undreamed of treasure as well as the truth about an ancient mystery. Introduction by Alex Ross. Collects Rocketo #1-6.
256 pages, $19.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
STRANGE GIRL, VOL. 2: HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW TP
Written by Rick Remender, art by Eric Nguyen, Harper Jaten and Jerome Opena, cover by Nguyen.
There is a point in every journey where there seems to be no light - no hope. After returning to the human stronghold, Dead Western, Bethany Black learns there is little hope that she'll ever find a respite from hell on Earth. Collects Strange Girl #5-9.
128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
ANT #8
By Mario Gully.
"Moving On," Part Four. The Heat is on as Ant teams up with a new hero to take down Coldburn. New heroes and new villains are introduced in this issue!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
BATTLE POPE #12
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Tony Moore and Val Staples.
Battle Pope has done the unthinkable... again. But this time he's pissed off the man upstairs. Prepare for... the wrath of God!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Aug. 30.
CASANOVA #3
Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Gabriel Ba.
Cass squares his tab in blood while hunting down an E.M.P.I.R.E. artifact buried in a secret graveyard for spies somewhere in no-man's land. And just who the hell is waiting for Cass on the last page? Don't miss this latest chapter in the double-barreled brain-battering superspy epic that is Casanova.
24 pages, $1.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
DEADWORLD #6
Story by Gary Reed, art and cover by Dalibor Talajic.
The survivors of the massacre attempt to reach Sanctuary only to find they have another choice...or do they? The King Zombie proclaims that this is the last day for life on this world and sets out to make sure of his promise.
32 pages, black and white, $3.50, in stores on Aug. 2.
ELEPHANTMEN #2
Written by Richard Starkings, art by Flint Hernry and Moritat, covers by Ladronn and Ian Churchill.
"Behemoth And Leviathan" delivers eight pages of all-out action as Hip Flask takes on the Croc Elijah Delaney above and below the waters of the Los Angeles canal!
"Shock Croc." Mouth Almighty Herman Strumm and his delectable sidekick, Rabbi, entertain satellite radio listeners when Elijah Delaney stops by Dogstar Radio to deliver an exclusive interview!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 23.
EMISSARY #4
Written by J.R. Rand, co-plotted by Jim Valentino, art and cover by Juan E. Ferreyra.
"Revelations 4:4." In an attempt to calm the hysteria he's caused, Emissary - in the company of FBI Agent Tara Bright - begins to make worldwide appearances. But Tara gets more than she bargained for when Emissary's first visit to the Pope causes the Supreme Pontiff to have a heart attack! Can Tara prevent the world from blaming Emissary Act One concludes?
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Aug. 30.
FEAR AGENT #8
Written by Rick Remender, art by Jerome Opena, cover by Tony Moore.
Heath must face the ghosts of many painful and forgotten memories buried within his subconscious as he returns to the one place he never expected to be again: home. Upon learning the ugly truths of Heath's history Mara decides to make her exit.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 30.
FELL #7
Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Ben Templesmith.
The small, decommissioned military storage facility on the north end of the docks. The nice girl from September Street who always said hello to the old men on the corner. The guy with the mark on his face who survived a walk on the dockside. Three things that connect into something Richard Fell won't soon forget...
24 pages, $1.99, in stores on Aug. 23.
GIRLS #16
Written by Joshua Luna, art and cover by Jonathan Luna.
With no hope of escape, the men and women of Pennystown have come to one chilling conclusion: adapt...or die.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
INVINCIBLE #35
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Ryan Ottley and Bill Crabtree.
What are Nolan's books and why did he tell Mark it was important to read them? What stories do they tell, and how are they tied into the current events of his life? Secrets are revealed, and the stage is set for the next chapter in Invincible's life - and it's all leading up to the monumental issue 50.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 2.
THE LAST CHRISTMAS #4
Written by Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn, art by Rick Remender and Hilary Barta, cover by Rick Remender.
The mittens are off in this action-packed penultimate chapter. The Kid that saved Christmas needs some saving himself but does Santa have the sack for it?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 23.
NEGATIVE BURN #4
By Brian Bolland, Alex Campbell, Shawn Crystal, Evan Dorkin, Gus and Jasper Floor, Georges Jenty, Scott Large, Dove McHargue, James A. Owen and R.G. Taylor, cover by Tom Seelig.
Evan Dorkin's Milk & Cheese! Brian Bolland's Mr. Mamoulian! The concluding chapter of James A. Owen's Obscuro! And the start of a hard-hitting new serial by Ande Park and Shawn Crystal! Meet tomorrow's stars today!
64 pages, black and white, $5.99, in stores on Aug. 2.
NOBLE CAUSES #23
Written by Jay Faerber, art by Jon Bosco, cover by Khary Randolph.
Rusty's mission puts him at odds with the BlackthornesŠ and the police! Meanwhile, Race meets an important figure from Celeste's past.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Aug. 9.
OCCULT CRIMES TASKFORCE #2
Written by David Atchinson and Rosario Dawson, art and cover by Tony Shasteen.
On the case and out of her element, new recruit Sophia Ortiz scours Manhattan's arcane underworld for clues, hoping to end a strange and horrific murder epidemic. Things take a bad turn when a routine mystic disturbance turns out to be something far more sinister. Are the two cases connected? Will Sophia live long enough to find out? Plus: an excerpt from the O.C.T. Officer Training Manual!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
PAUL JENKINS' SIDEKICK #3
Written by Paul Jenkins, art and cover by Chris Moreno
You'll believe an inflatable sex doll can fly as Mister Excellent takes Eddie on a training run. We uncover Doctor Scurrilous' impressive arsenal of robotic devices and answer the question, "When can a jockstrap kill at five hundred yards?" Plus: Bling's rap career begins to blossom, Justice Queen's bouncy rack and a party at stately Ektum Manor.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Aug. 9.
THE PORTENT #4
By Peter Bergting.
"Nezabudka." For one hero to rise, another must fall. Lin and Milo has to accept their fates as the final chapter comes to its tragic end.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 2.
PVP #29
By Scott Kurtz.
"Robbie¹s Millions." Robbie Robertson has spent the last eight years sitting on a couch, eating pizza, drinking beer and playing video games. But all that is about to change. Will the close bonds Robbie shares with his best pal Jase and the PvP staff change due to this sudden windfall?
24 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
THE RIDE: CHAIN REACTION #2
Written by Doug Wagner, art and cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
The joyride for our girls is over! Cops in hot pursuit. Trained killers on the hunt. Their night of fun has led to nothing but trouble, and now they are trying desperately to get out of Georgia alive. Laci, on the other hand, is trying to change her evil ways - but some bastards just deserve to die. All this and a "Bitchin' Camaro!"
32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
ROCKETO #11
Written by Frank Espinosa and Marie Taylor, art and cover by Espinosa.
"Illumination." The battle for the city deep within the Hidden Sea has ended with Scarletto in full control. The Royal Navy of Lucerne has crossed the Hidden Sea and is now poised to find the flower of mankind. Rocketo Garrison - beaten and half dead - must find the power within himself to ignite that which was lost.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Aug. 2.
