IDW PUBLISHING FOR APRIL

STAR TREK: KLINGONS: BLOOD WILL TELL #1

Written by Scott Tipton, art and cover by David Messina.

There are two sides to every argument, and this month starts an exciting new series looking at some of the most famous encounters between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire -- from the Klingon perspective! First up, an unsteady peace breaks out into full-scale war after a Klingon cruiser is destroyed by the Federation starship Enterprise. How will the Klingons respond? How do you say "swift and blinding violence" in Klingon? From the creative team that brought you Angel: Auld Lang Syne. Available with a Klingon photo cover -- and ask your retailer how to get a special incentive cover by artist Joe Corroney, with or without cover logos!

32 pages, $3.99.

STAR TREK: KLINGONS: BLOOD WILL TELL -- KLINGON-LANGUAGE VARIANT #1

Written by Scott Tipton, art and cover by David Messina.

How do you say "swift and blinding violence" in Klingon? Here's your answer! This special variant edition of the debut issue of Klingons: Blood Will Tell presents every word balloon and caption translated into Klingon, courtesy of the Klingon Language Institute and the linguist responsible for developing the Klingon language, Marc Okrand! Here's your chance to get the Klingons' side of the story in their own dialect! Offered with an exclusive Klingon photo cover and an incentive red foil-stamped Tri-Foil cover, too!

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE PREQUEL #3

Written by Simon Furman and Chris Ryall, art and covers by Don Figueroa.

The big-screen Transformers movie is only three months away now... and here, the prelude to the main event continues. The government agency known as Sector 7 safeguards many secrets related to the Robots in Disguise, and now, learn the story of their beginnings, a formation that dates back to the discovery of something huge buried under the ice in Antarctica.

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: KUP

Written and art by Nick Roche, covers by Roche and Alex Milne.

Artist Nick Roche goes his Transformers Spotlights one better here, this time tackling full scripting duties along with handling the art chores on a special issue featuring the one and only Kup! In this Spotlight on the grizzled old Transformer, Kup finds himself stranded, facing shutdown, and fighting evil that just might be all in his mind. Alex Milne joins the cause, too, presenting a special variant cover that shows just what Kup is up against in this Spotlight.

32 pages, $3.99.

THE TRANSFORMERS: TARGET 2006 #1

Written by Simon Furman, art by Geoff Senior, cover by Nick Roche.

The landmark series originally published by Marvel UK makes its IDW debut! In the first issue of this special re-presentation of the story spinning out of the Transformers Animated Movie, writer Simon Furman and artist Geoff Senior begin a stars-spanning tale where Galvatron travels back in time to construct a weapon with which to destroy Unicron once and for all, and takes on the depleted Autobots at the same time! All that and a brand-new cover recreation by artist Nick Roche, too!

32 pages, $3.99.

THE TRANSFORMERS: ESCALATION #6

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

As the smoke clears over the Brasnya's disputed borders, who -- if anyone -- will be left standing? And in Fort Wayne, Indiana, will Custom Wheels become the final resting place for Verity and Jimmy? Get ready for triumph and tragedy on both fronts, with terrifying, far-reaching repercussions that promise only... Devastation! One thing's for sure, this isn't over, not by a long shot!

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON: BALANCING ACT

Written by Forest Lee, art and cover by Dan Khanna.

Collected for the first time ever, Transformers adventures previously available only to members of the Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club. This special full-color comic book features the prologue, "Vector Prime: In The Beginning," as well as the chapters "Balancing Act" and "Revelations," as Vector Prime sets out to preserve the balance in Primus' eternal war against Unicron. Featuring 72 full pages of story and art, plus an all-new cover by interior artist Dan Khanna!

72 pages, $9.99.

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED MOVIE ADAPTATION TPB

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

Before the release of the all-new, live-action Transformers movie this summer, take an extended look back at the classic animated 1986 Transformers: The Movie. Joining present-day TF legend, artist Don Figueroa, is returning writer and fellow TF master Bob Budiansky, the man responsible for some of the most beloved '80s Transformers comics. Together, they present this adaptation, which here includes a new sequence created just for the trade paperback by artist Figueroa.

104 pages, $17.99.

THE TRANSFORMERS: STORMBRINGER MANGA TPB

Written by Simon Furman, art and cover by Don Figueroa.

IDW presents a special digest-sized version of the hit Transformers: Stormbringer that features the stellar original black and white, not greyscale, artwork of Don Figueroa. For those of you craving unchecked, cover-to-cover giant robot action (guaranteed no humans!) on an epic scale, look no further than this special space epic that takes a look at 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!

104 pages, black and white, $9.99.

THE TRANSFORMERS: STORMBRINGER VARIANT COVER SLIPCASE

This exclusive high-quality slipcover features all four issues of the mini-series, offering up the hard-to-find retailer incentive sketch covers by series artist Don Figueroa, all enclosed in an attractive slipcase. Strictly limited to 150 copies.

$75.

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: THE SPACE BETWEEN #4

Written by David Tischman, art by Casey Malone, cover by Ken Kelly.

In "Light of Day," part four of IDW's all-new Star Trek: The Next Generation relaunch, a shuttle craft accident strands Worf, Geordi, and Ro on an unexplored moon. The trio survive the crash, but when the sun rises they are fighting for their livesŠ against a colony of nocturnal aliens who become deadly killers with each new dawn. Meanwhile, aboard the Starship Enterprise, the situation gets even more grim! Featuring a special cover by the artist of rock band KISS' classic "Destroyer" album, fantasy painter Ken Kelly! Zach Howard once again provides a special incentive cover, as well.

32 pages, $3.99.

CLIVE BARKER'S THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW #11

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

"Memory, prophesy, and fantasy -- the past, the future, and the dreaming moment in betweenŠ" With those words began Clive Barker's immense tale of horror and fantasy. And now, in the penultimate chapter of the adaptation of the First Book of the Art, into Quiddity we go, with transfiguration, and Armageddon, sure to follow.

32 pages, $3.99.

THE COMPLETE CHESTER GOULD'S DICK TRACY, VOL. 2

Presenting the second volume of IDW Publishing's deluxe hardcover collection of Chester Gould's timeless comic strip, Dick Tracy. Volume Two once again contains nearly 500 comic strips from the series' early years, this time covering material that originally ran from May 1933 through January 1935. This special volume features an introduction from Consulting Editor and longtime Tracy writer Max Allan Collins, as well as part two of the interview between Collins and creator Chester Gould. Each volume will feature book design from award-winning designer/artist Ashley Wood.

352 pages, $29.99.

SPARROW: KENT WILLIAMS

Art and cover by Kent Williams.

Continuing with an entirely new way of looking at comic book art -- the Sparrow series of art books. Next up in this new line of 6" x 6" hardcovers, which includes releases by Ashley Wood and Phil Hale, is a presentation of 48 pieces of brilliance courtesy of award-winning artist Kent Williams.

48 pages, $11.99.

D'AIRAIN AVENTURE #3

Written by Chris Ryall and Ashley Wood, covers by Wood.

The Ashley Wood smorgasbord continues here the third chapter in Wood's ongoing reinvention of the comics form. Joining the party this issue is the first chapter of an ongoing series of all-new Zombies vs. Robots tales, written by ZvR co-creator Chris Ryall (who also contributes another chapter of Black Magick in this issue)! Features two special covers by artist/creator Wood.

32 pages, $4.99.

POPBOT #8

Written and art by Ashley Wood.

If the few tastes of Popbot you've gotten in Ashley Wood's groundbreaking new book, D'Airain Aventure, have whetted your appetite for more, you're in luck -- Wood returns to the Popbot universe in a big way, offering up an all-new and quite insane (as you'd expect) 48-page tale of Popbot and friends.

48 pages, $9.99.

30 DAYS OF NIGHT TPB -- NEW PRINTING

Written by Steve Niles, art by Ben Templesmith.

This groundbreaking saga has entered its unprecedented seventh printing! And this special new printing of the story that is being turned into a big-screen motion picture -- due out in October 2007 from Sony Pictures -- has been completely revised, featuring an Ashley Wood cover gallery, multi-page previews of the two 30 Days of Night sequels by Niles and Templesmith, and more. Revisit the classic horror tale before the movie starring Josh Hartnett and directed by David Slade hits theaters next Fall!

104 pages, $17.99.

30 DAYS OF NIGHT: SPREADING THE DISEASE #5

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

The enormity of Gant's plan stands revealed. Accompanied by ex-Navy Seals Gabe and Rafael, Agent Henson must race into a vampire-infested pit of horror if they hope of stopping the demented scheme. Will Reverend Gant and the New Children of God be able to turn the biggest event of the year turn into the biggest bloodbath of all time?

32 pages, $3.99.

SCARFACE: SCARRED FOR LIFE #5

Written by John Layman, art by Dave Crosland, covers by Crosland, Riley Rossmo and Junichi Tsuneoka.

It's the end of the line for Tony Montana, who's currently stuck in a South American prison being tortured by his most hated enemy. There's no way he's gonna get out of this, is there? Of course, on the off-chance Tony does escape, there is going to be an almost unimaginable amount of hell to pay, as Tony exacts a furious vengeance, in bodies, bullets and blood. Featuring art and a cover by Dave Crosland, a variant cover by artist Riley Rossmo, and an available incentive cover by artist

32 pages, $3.99.

FALLEN ANGEL #15

Written by Peter David, art by Kristian Donaldson and covers by Donaldson and J.K. Woodward.

A stand-alone tale of the Fallen Angel, wherein Lee discovers "The Predecessor." The special issue features guest-art and cover courtesy of Kristian Donaldson. Series artist J.K. Woodward provides a special variant cover and a retailer incentive cover, too.

32 pages, $3.99.

DESPERADOES: BUFFALO DREAMS #3

Written by Jeff Mariotte, art and cover by Alberto Dose.

Nearing the buffalo cave on the Northern Plains, the team is distracted by tragedy that causes them to question their mission and their very existence. Special guest-star Buffalo Bill Cody shows up in Pine Ridge, stirring the trouble pot even more. As the miniseries gallops toward the finish line, this issue is filled with the action, violence, terror and humanity you expect from Desperadoes!

32 pages, $3.99.

WAR OF THE UNDEAD #3

Written by Bryan Johnson, art and cover by Walter Flanagan.

Trapped in a subterranean Nazi laboratory by an army of reanimated soldiers, it's not looking too good for the famous monsters. With his back against the wall, the Werewolf leads an unlikely platoon of his own, but getting the recently drafted Frankenstein and Dracula to cooperate presents a challenge in itself. Don't miss the bloody and action-packed conclusion to the real war to end all wars, courtesy of the Karney team of Johnson and Flanagan.

32 pages, $3.99.

ADVENTURES IN OZ HC

Written and art by Eric Shanower.

In the marvelous Land of Oz, magic is always around the next corner. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and their many Oz friends can't stop plunging into one adventure after another. Come journey over the rainbow to help save Oz from the Wicked Witch of the South, to ride an enchanted whirlpool that leads to a hidden island, to explore the spooky Great Gray Gillikin Swamp, to prevent a war between dragons and wood-nymphs, and to soar in an emerald unicorn to the frozen land of the mysterious Ice King. Wonder and magic abound in five full-color stories, The Enchanted Apples of Oz, The Secret Island of Oz, The Ice King of Oz, The Forgotten Forest of Oz, and The Blue Witch of Oz, by award-winning cartoonist Eric Shanower, collected here for the first time in one volume. This special volume also contains over 70 pages of sketches and other bonus material from Shanower.

328 pages, $75.

THE LEGEND OF GRIMJACK, VOLUME 7

Written by John Ostrander, art by Tom Mandrake, cover by Timothy Truman.

IDW continues its re-presentation of the entire First Comics GrimJack saga, in order. This seventh volume covers issues #38-46, plus "Rough Trade," a Munden's Bar story from issues #44-46. Written by co-creator John Ostrander and featuring art by Tom Mandrake. Co-creator Timothy Truman provides another all-new cover, too!

196 pages, $24.99.