IDW PUBLISHING FOR DECEMBER

SCARFACE: SCARRED FOR LIFE #1

Written by John Layman, art by Dave Crosland, cover Crosland.

Say hello to IDW's gun-toting, profanity-spewing, law-breaking, drug-peddling leeeetle friend. Tony Montana, is back, you stinking cock-a-roaches, in the savage sequel to the legendary '80s-era Miami gangster movie, Scarface. Our blood-soaked tale picks up where the movie left off, as Tony survives -- just barely -- and has to claw and kill his way back to the top of the sun-drenched Florida underworld. It ain't gonna be pretty... and a whole lot of $#@&% #%$*ers are gonna die! Brought to you by John Layman and Dave Crosland, the twisted team between the wickedly depraved and seriously funny comic series, Puffed.

32 pages, $3.99.

SCARFACE: SCARRED FOR LIFE #1 UNCUT COVER PRESS SHEET

By Dave Crosland.

For the first time ever, you can own a rare comic book collectible without having to be an editor attending a press check! IDW Publishing is offering up a rare collectible -- a four-up, uncut press sheet of the Dave Crosland cover for Scarface: Scarred For Life #1. Strictly limited to 500 numbered copies.

21 inches by 30 inches $19.99.

THE TRANSFORMERS: ESCALATION #2

Written by Simon Furman, art by E.J. Su, covers by Su and Klaus Scherwinski.

The shocking events of last issue leave the Autobots reeling. Their number diminished by one, they struggle to come to terms with the whys and wherefores of the Lebanon interception. Similarly, the two humans still standing want answersŠ and action! And, as if this wasn't enough to contend with, the true, staggering scope of the Decepticon Infiltration gambit is revealed!

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: SIX SHOT

Written by Simon Furman, art by Rob Ruffolo, covers by Ruffolo and James Raiz.

Continuing a series of one-shots focusing on some of the best-loved (or loathed) characters from the Tranformers Universe. This month, the spotlight falls on Sixshot, as the Decepitocons' living weapon -- teetering on the edge of a potentially catastrophic mental breakdown -- goes in search of the Terrorcons, the mysterious Reapers and, perhaps, redemption.

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED MOVIE ADAPTATION #3

Written by Bob Budiansky, art and cover by Don Figueroa.

20th Anniversary Celebration! In Part 3 of the 4-part adaptation of the classic 1986 Transformers movie, the Autobots must survive two worlds of terror -- one planet made entirely of junk and another where only the innocent are sentenced to death! Written by long-time Gen One scribe Bob Budiansky and illustrated by fan-fave Don Figueroa. Together, they continue this four-part adaptation, adding in extra scenes and little touches for fans of all ages.

32 ages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS: EVOLUTIONS: HEARTS OF STEEL TPB

Written by Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Guido Guidi.

Ever wondered what form your favorite Transformers would take if they existed in different eras? Wonder no more, as IDW's new Evolutions line debuts with "Hearts of Steel," writer Chuck Dixon and artists Guido Guidi transplant the 'bots to the Industrial Revolution, where a charismatic hammer-man named John Henry discovers that a steam drill is really an alien robot named Bumblebee. Before he can process this information, the pair are attacked by Decepticons disguised as tanks, trains and walking engines. Is this all part of a larger scheme by Starscream? And if so, will the other Autobots arrive in time to stop his nefarious plans?

120 pages, $19.99.

TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS #10

Written by Bob Budiansky, art by Don Perlin, cover by Nick Roche.

IDW continues their look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. This special monthly series continues to present classic hard-to-find stories from the past two decades of Transformers comics. Nick Roche once again presents a new cover recreation of the original cover art. This issue features the story "Crater Critters" originally presented in Marvel Comics' The Transformers #29!

32 pages, $2.99.

TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS #10

Written by Bob Budiansky and Len Kaminsky, art by William Johnson and Don Perlin, cover by Nick Roche.

A look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. This special collection presents classic hard-to-find stories from the past two decades of Transformers comics. And to top off this special release, there will be two cover galleries, presenting new interpretations of the classic cover from artists Ashley Wood and Nick Roche

160 pages, $19.99.

THE TRANSFORMERS: SHOCKWAVE RETAIL SUMMIT GOLD FOIL EDITION UNCUT COVER PRESS SHEET

By Nick Roche.

One of the rarest Transformers covers is now available as a four-up, uncut press sheet. Strictly limited to 1,000 numbered copies, this is one of the most collectible Transformers items to ever be offered to the general public -- Nick Rochešs 2006 Diamond Retailer Summit-only Shockwave cover.

21 inches by 30 inches, $19.99.

30 DAYS OF NIGHT: SPREADING THE DISEASE #1

Written by Dan Wickline, art by Alex Sanchez, covers by Nat Jones and Sanchez.

Crawling from the wreckage of 30 Days of Night: Dead Space is this latest five-part continuation of the 30 Days of Night saga. In part one of Spreading The Disease, Agent Michael Henson had all the evidence he needed to prove to the world that vampires exist... until the government took it all away. Now, urged on by a mysterious "friend," Henson must follow a path of carnage and gore in hopes of finding the answer to why anyone would want to put a vampire into space, with his only lead being to follow the fangs.

32 pages, $3.99.

24: NIGHTFALL #2

Written by Mark Haynes and J.C. Vaughn, art by Jean Diaz, covers by Diaz and Joe Corroeny.

The clock continues to tick for Jack Bauer in the second chapter of this all-new, five-part mini-series! The mass murderer Victor Drazen was the target of Jack Baueršs elite Special Ops team, but now the hunters have become the hunted in a war-torn land in this dynamic prequel to Season One of the Fox series 24.

32 pages, $3.99.

ANGEL: AULD LANG SYNE #2

Written by Scott Tipton, art by David Messina, covers by Messina and Stephen Mooney.

A quiet night out for Spike turns into a nightmarish trip through his past, as he's repeatedly confronted by familiar, long-departed faces. How will Spike react to meeting the sins of his past up close and personal? And where's Angel in all of this?

32 pages, $3.99.

SPIKE: ASYLUM #4

Written by Brian Lynch, art by Franco Urru, covers by Urru and Matt Busch.

Things were bad enough when every inmate in the asylum wanted Spike dead. But now, the asylum staff has joined the cause. It's Spike vs. pretty much everyone. Poor, poor everyone.

32 pages, $3.99.

ANGEL: SPOTLIGHT TPB

Written by Peter David, Jay Faerber, Dan Jolley, Jeff Mariotte and Scott Tipton, art by Robert Gill, David Messina, Mike Norton, Mark Pennington and Nicola Scott, cover by Joe Corroney.

This special collection compiles five one-shots focusing on different members of Angel's supporting cast, each from a different creative team -- Peter David and Nicoloa Scott focus on Illyria; Dan Jolly and Mark Pennington handle Gunn; Scott Tipton and Mike Norton feature Wesley; Jeff Mariotte and David Messina present Doyle; And Jay Faerber and Bob Gill offer up a tale of Conner.

120 pages, $19.99.

ANGEL: OLD FRIENDS COVER GALLERY

By Zach Howard, David Messina, Tone Rodriquez, Neil Vokes and more, cover by David Messina.

When Joss Whedon's Angel's adventures continued within the comics scene, he didn't come alone. Carrying on his continuing new adventures were some of the best artists in comics, including Dustin Evans, Zach Howard, Lee Kohse, series artist David Messina, Sean Phillips, Tone Rodriquez, Neil Vokes, Russell Walks, and many more. This special collection offers up all the cover art, including hard-to-find variants and photo covers, from all five issues of Angel: Old Friends in one beautiful volume.

32 pages, $3.99.

DOOMED #4

Written by Robert Bloch, Richard Matheson, David J. Schow, and F. Paul Wilson, art by Dario Bruzuela, Toby Cypress, Rufus Dayglo and Ashley Wood, covers by Jeremy Geddes and Ashley Wood.

Ms. Doomed presents four more tales of the macabre in IDW's Eisner-nominated horrific b&w horror magazine. In this one, Bloch's "Ego Trip," Wilson's "Faces," Schow's "Coming Soon To A Theater Near You," and Matheson's "Legion of Plotters," featuring horrific art from Ashley Wood, Toby Cypress, Rufus Dayglo, and Dario Bruzuela. Plus DVD and book reviews, a Richard Matheson retrospective, and words of loathing from Ms. Doomed, of course.

72 pages, black and white, $9.99.

ZOMBIES VS. ROBOTS #2

Written by Chris Ryall, art and cover by Ashley Wood.

In a world overrun with zombies, the robot population was left alone to care for a lone surviving human baby. But their plans to clone the infant and re-start the human race are threatened once the zombies catch the human scent and the flesh-feeding frenzy hits them! In the concluding chapter of this special two-parter, the Eisner Award-nominated team of artist Ashley Wood and writer Chris Ryall show just how wrong things can go in a world filled with unpredictable, mindless zombies. It's tech vs. dreck in a fight to the undeath!

32 pages, $3.99.

CLIVE BARKERšS THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW #8

Written by Chris Ryall, art and cover by Gabriel Rodriquez.

"In Secrets, Most Revealed." Tommy-Ray has been rechristened Death-Boy, and thanks to his new Nuncio-imbued abilities, is doing everything to live up to the name. And what of the Jaff's gathering forces assembled for the party at Coney Eye? The battle for the Art takes a grim turn as the Secret Show threatens to overwhelm all reality.

32 pages, $3.99.

CSI: DYING IN THE GUTTERS #5

Written by Steven Grant, art by Stephen Mooney.

As the CSIs circle in on Rich Johnston's killer, new evidence comes to light that might change everything. Does Joe Quesada mean it when he says "dead is dead"? Which comics industry professional is really guilty of murder? All will be revealed in the concluding chapter of this latest CSI mystery.

32 pages, $3.99.

ZOMBIES: ECLIPSE OF THE UNDEAD #2

Written by El Torres, art and cover by Yair Herrera.

The huge LA refugee camp, home to the desperate survivors of the zombie outbreak, has been abandoned by their protectors in the armed forces. As wave after wave of flesh-hungry zombies pour into the camp, it's every man and woman for themself. This could be the end of them all, but a small, mismatched group is determined to make it out alive... if they don't kill each other first.

32 pages, $3.99.

LORE TPB, VOL. 2

Written by T.P. Louise, art by Ashley Wood.

154 pages, $24.99.