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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2006IDW PUBLISHING FOR FEBRUARYTHE TRANSFORMERS: PRIME DIRECTIVE MOVIE PREQUEL #1
Written by Simon Furman and Chris Ryall, art and cover by Don Figueroa.
Before the live-action Transformers movie spectacularly explodes onto theater screens next summer, read the official beginning of the story right here! In this four-part prequel to the film, "Prime Directive" written by Ryall and Furman and featuring artist Don Figeruoa's take on the movie characters, travel from Cybertron to Earth as we see what momentous events led to the Transformers bringing their war to our world. In issue one, Bumblebee and a cadre of Autobots experience the lethal battle of Tyger Pax! Featuring two special photo variant covers -- one Autobot cover and one Decepticon cover.
32 pages $3.99 (Black and White variant, $3.99).
THE TRANSFORMERS: ESCALATION #4
Written by Simon Furman, art by E.J. Su, covers by Su and Scherwinski.
Things go ballistic in Brasyna, as -- with the world watching -- the Autobots and Decepticons clash in the no man's land between two opposing armies on a hair-trigger. And... Optimus Prime and Megatron square up for their first full on, one-on-one battle in many millennia! And... Hot Rod, Nightbeat and Hardhead pitch in. And... Verity and Jimmy walk into the lion's den (again!)
32 pages, $3.99.
THE TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS #12
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 threat of Astrotrain in the story, "The Cure!" originally presented in Marvel Comics' The Transformers #30.
32 pages, $2.99.
THE TRANSFORMERS: STORMBRINGER TPB
Written by Simon Furman, art and cover Don Figueroa.
For those of you craving unchecked, giant robot action on an epic scale, look no further than this special space epic. In "Infiltration," we had tantalizing hints about the state of play elsewhere in the Transformers universe, but now we look in on Cybertron itself, unlocking a dark, dark chapter in the planet's history, one that is about to hit the Autobots and Decepticons again... full force! By the Beast Wars team supreme of Simon Furman and Don Figueroa. This special collected edition also features a sketchbook from artist Figueroa, too.
104 pages, $17.99.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: THE SPACE BETWEEN #2
Written by David Tischman, art by Casey Malone, cover by Jeremy Geddes.
Continuing the 20th Anniversary celebration of Star Trek: The Next Generation with this all-new relaunch. Picard visits the archaeological dig on Kandom 9, where scientists have unearthed an ancient text -- and a gemstone worth more than human life. When contact with the Enterprise is cut off, greed turns to mistrust, and Picard must discover the killer in the group, before he becomes the next victim.
32 pages, $3.99
SCARFACE: SCARRED FOR LIFE #3
Written by John Layman, art and cover by Dave Crosland.
Tony Montana is back, rising through the ranks, killing anybody stupid or suicidal enough to get in his way. Total control of the Miami drug trade is once again in sight, and the good life is just a few well-aimed bullets away. One big problem -- the South American drug lord who thought he killed Tony just found out that Montana is very much alive. Tony needs this like he needs a hole in the head. Funny, the South American kingpin was thinking the exact same thing! The seedy, blood-soaked saga continues. Available photo cover, too.
32 pages, $3.99
SWALLOW: BOOK THREE
Art by Ashley Wood and various.
Presenting the third edition of a deluxe magazine devoted to modern illustration and the artists that produce it. Featuring the biggest names in comic book art, as assembled by designer/creator/contributor Ashley Wood and amazing illustrators you need to discover! This third volume features work by Kent Williams, Ted McKeever, James Jean, and many others!
300 pages, $40.
ASHLEY WOOD'S D'AIRAIN AVENTURE #2
Written by Ashley Wood, T.P. Louise and Chris Ryall, cover by Wood.
What is D'Airain Aventure about, you ask? It's about life and love and hate and death and magic and mystery and all of these things and none of these things, all at once. It's the kind of comic that needs to be experienced rather than defined. All of which would sound overly grandiose if it wasn't being applied to a comic that's produced by visionary creator Ashley Wood. Once again featuring 32 pages of story and art by Ash (aided and abetted by T. P. Louise, and Chris Ryall), including extra strips, two covers, and much more that's got to be seen to be believed.
32 pages, $4.99.
30 DAYS OF NIGHT: SPREADING THE DISEASE #3
Written by Dan Wickline, art by Alex Sanchez, covers by Sanchez and Nat Jones.
Agent Michael Henson follows the clues found in Dinah King's apartment and finds himself at a southern church revival meeting where he is made a horrific offer. How this ties into the death of the Icarus crew begins to unfold. Meanwhile, two girls head out to a late-night rave in the warehouse district only to discover more than just a swinging nightlife.
32 pages, $3.99
FALLEN ANGEL TPB, VOL. 2
Written by Peter David, art and cover by J.K. Woodward.
A second Fallen Angel trade paperback released within six months of the first? That's crazy talk, we know, but it's true! The story of the Fallen Angel continues here, in this special collection, "To Serve In Hell." Volume 2 compiles IDW's Fallen Angel issues 6-10 in one attractive volume, taking Liandra from a run-in with a nomadic tribe in the desert and back to Bete Noire again. Guest-starring Sachs and Violens!
128 pages, $19.99.
FALLEN ANGEL #12
Written by Peter David, art and cover by J.K. Woodward.
Witness the conclusion of the trial of Asia Minor, as Jude holds in his hand the power of life and death over Bete Noire's favorite drug dealer...and must decide whether to use it. And, if he does decide to execute Asia Minor for his crimes...will the Fallen Angel stand by and let it happen?
32 pages, $3.99
ANGEL: AULD LANG SYNE #4
Written by Scott Tipton, art by David Messina, covers by Messina and Stephen Mooney.
Angel and Spike put their heads together to discover who's been manipulating them from afar! And what better way to get to the bottom of things than some good old-fashioned breaking and entering! It's an all-vampire museum heist!
32 pages, $3.99
CLIVE BARKER'S THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW #10
Written by Chris Ryall, art and cover by Gabriel Rodriquez.
The party in honor of the late Buddy Vance has turned into a disaster, thanks to the Jaff's machinations. But even more damaging to the party-goers, and all of our reality, is the fact that some of the Show's key players have been sucked into Quiddity! The climax to Clive Barker's epic novel enters its final phase right here.
32 pages, $3.99.
24: NIGHTFALL #4
Written by Mark Haynes and J.C. Vaughn, art by Jean Diaz, covers by Diaz and Joe Corroney.
The first-ever 24 miniseries explaining Operation: Nightfall continues. Jack Bauer and his special ops unit were sent into Serbia to hunt down the mass murderer Victor Drazen, but now the team has become the targets. Can they complete their mission? Can they even escape alive? Find out in this original prequel mini-series based on the hit Fox series.
32 pages, $3.99
WORMWOOD GENTLEMAN CORPSE #6
Written, art and cover by Ben Templesmith.
Time for Wormwood is running out as the Leprechaunni disease takes hold. On safari on the Leprechaun world, as they hunt for their queen, they discover that by killing one and possessing it's head they can create a Leprehaunni translator -- the first time in history. And, oh, what secrets they then discover.
32 pages, $3.99
WAR OF THE UNDEAD #2
Written by Bryan Johnson, art and cover by Walter Flanagan.
IDW and the Karney boys Bryan Johnson and Walter Flanagan bring you the second installment of what's sure to be this year's favorite Nazi/zombie/famous monster comic; War of the Undead. With Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Werewolf now in place, a sinister SS doctor's plan to reclaim Hitler's soul from Hell is hours away. The world's greatest monsters aren't exactly cooperative and with a Nazi controlled army of undead soldiers at the ready, the stage is set for some serious hand-to- claw combat. The old adage "War is hell" has never been more true!
32 pages, $3.99.
DESPERADOES: BUFFALO DREAMS #2
Written by Jeff Mariotte, art and cover by Alberto Dose.
As our heroes head to Pine Ridge, the buffalo dreams begin, leading them toward -- what? Salvation, or deadly peril? Or both? With killers Rosebud Frank Denby up ahead and Johnny Fish coming up fast behind, they need to figure it out in a hurry. And they need to survive the buffalo, too.
32 pages, $3.99.
COBB MAGAZINE
Written by Beau Smith, art and cover by Eduardo Barreto.
Beau Smith's latest creation explodes onto the scene in this special oversized comic magazine! Aided and abetted by fellow comics legend Eduardo Barreto, Smith creates a tough guy for the new millennium in the form of Frank Cobb. Cobb is a former Level One Secret Service agent who has been off the radar for the last few years. When his aimless actions land him in jail, one of his former government contacts decides that it's time Cobb's special talents were put to a more productive use. In the 66-page "Off the Leash," Cobb's protective skills will be needed to save a very important witness from a sadistic Russian Mafia leader with connections to a terrorist cell. Also features behind-the-scenes notes, sketches and alternate covers from Smith and Barreto!
72 pages, $9.99.
ZOMBIES: ECLIPSE OF THE UNDEAD #4
Written by El Torres, art and cover by Yair Herrera.
A car spells salvation for would-be escapees of the zombie camp, but there isn't room for everyone. After a toughand deadlydecision, they make their escape and struggle to discover their next move. Will this be a new beginning for Pratt, Brad, Paqiuta, and Shigeru? Or will Lonzo give into his dark urges towards Suzy and splinter the newly formed band? The full-on zombie action continues in this penultimate issue!
32 pages, $3.99.
THE MAZE AGENCY, VOL. 2 TPB
Written by Mike W. Barr, art and cover by Joe Staton.
Represented for the first time since their original publication, The Maze Agency, Vol. 2 collects writer Mike W. Barr's continuing series of adventures of private eye Jennifer Mays and her boyfriend, true-crime writer and amateur sleuth, Gabriel Webb.
164 pages, $24.99.
COMPLETE UNDERWORLD TPB
Written by Kris Oprisko and Danny McBride, art by Nick Postic, Nick Marinkovich and Antonio Vazquez.
The first Underworld film introduced the world to the sexy, dangerous vampire Selene and Michael, a Lycan/Vampire hybrid. Then the sequel Underworld Evolution continued their adventures. Now, both movie adaptations are available in one collection, complete with the series prequel Red in Tooth and Claw -- a story set hundreds of years before the epic movies. Based on the exciting screenplays by Danny McBride, and adapted for print by Kris Oprisko.
172 pages, $24.99.
SUPER BAD JAMES DYNOMITE #5
Written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Xavier Cook and Mitchell Marchand, art and cover by Robert Reed and Darren Huang.
In this final chapter, Dynomite finally faces off with his archenemy Kane-man to man! It's an all out Kung Fu battle to the death. Can our yellow belt hero defeat his rival? Or will Kane's assortment of deadly hand weaponry prove to be the end of the super cool cat we know as Super Bad James Dynomite. Read The Show Down and see...
32 pages, $3.99.
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