THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
IMAGE COMICS FOR DECEMBER
FRANK FRAZETTA'S SILVER WARRIOR #1
Written by Joshua Ortega, art by Nat Jones and Jay Fotos, covers by Frank Frazetta, Jones and Fotos.
The creative team from last year's Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer team up to tell the story behind of one Frazetta's most famous paintings: The Silver Warrior! North of Iparsia, there is a land of frost known as Icevald. Akrila Sangrilak, the Silver Warrior, has watched over this land for decades, but now a deadly threat from beyond Icevald's shores threatens the entire continent!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 3.
PHONOGRAM 2: THE SINGLES CLUB #1
Written by Kieron Gillen, art and cover by Jamie McKelvie.
Phonogram returns with seven issues of stand-alone Phonomantic stories, each set in the same night at a single nightclub. First up, Penny B wrestles with the big questions: Will she get the boy? Will the DJ play her record? Why was her gin and tonic so expensive? In a world where music is magic, she'll discover just how deep shallow actually gets. Plus: Two complete back-up stories featuring guest artists Marc Ellerby and Lauren McCubbin.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 10.
SPAWN #187
Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin, art and cover by Whilce Portacio.
The Endgame continues!
The world of Spawn is still recoiling from the stunning revelations of #185. As word of those game-changing events echo from the rafters of Heaven to the depths of Hell, players begin to study the board, plot their strategies and make their move.
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Dec. 31.
SPAWN: BOOK OF THE DEAD HC
Written by Steve Niles and David Hine, art and cover by Ashley Wood.
Book of the Dead is the ultimate guide for any Spawn fan. Each character in the Spawn mythos is beautifully rendered by Wood.
104 pages, limited to 500, $29.99, in stores on Dec. 3; Toy bundle, limited to 3,000, $32.99.
ARMAGEDDON NOW: WORLD WAR III HC
Written by Phil Hotsenpiller and Rob Liefeld, art and cover by Liefeld and Mike Capprotti.
An ancient prophecy is awakened. New York and Los Angeles are destroyed. Devastating earthquakes are felt as far as Jerusalem and Tokyo. America is devastated as armies across the globe prepare for final battle. One military officer, Lt. Col. John Corbin, is dispatched to find the source of the attacks on the U.S. The trail will take him as far as Israel in search of the mysterious artifact known as the "Corinthian." What secrets does the constellation of Orion hold and what role does Corbin play in the End of Days?
120 pages, $24.99, in stores on Dec. 3.
MIXTAPE, VOL. 3 HC
Written, art and cover by Jim Mahfood.
This is the third volume in the all-new Mahfood art book series! This volume is all about the funky full-color illustrations featuring Mahfood's bizarre and unique characters, gorgeous girls, rock stars, b-boys, mexican wrestlers, beat bees, and more.
48 pages, $24.99, in stores on Dec. 10 (Signed and numbered limited edition, $49.99).
COMIC BOOK TATTOO SPECIAL EDITION HC
Written by David Mack, John Reppion, Leah Moore, Mike Dringenberg, Colleen Doran, Jonathan Hickman, James Owen, Mark Buckingham, Ted McKeever, Jock, Pia Guerra, Dame Darcy and over 70 more, edited by Rantz A. Hoseley and Tori Amos, forward by Neil Gaiman, cover by Jason Levesque.
Comic Book Tattoo, the critically-acclaimed, bestselling anthology that has taken the worlds of comics, music, and art by storm. This hardcover special edition, more than 80 creators from every style and genre of comics have contributed stories to this stunning book inspired by the music and songs of multi-platinum recording artist Tori Amos.
This special edition of the hardcover comes shrink wrapped in an elegantly designed slipcase with silver accents.
400 pages, $75, in stores on Dec. 3.
AMERICAN FLAGG! VOL. 1 TP
Written, art and cover by Howard Chaykin.
Now available as a trade paperback collecting the series' first seven issues!
198 pages, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 17.
AGE OF BRONZE, VOL. 2 TP (NEW PRINTING)
Written, art and cover by Eric Shanower.
While Trojan prince Paris returns to Troy with Helen, the Achaean fleet mistakenly attacks Mysia, then is scattered by a storm. High King Agamemnon gathers the army again, but for the fleet to sail, the gods require the life of Agamemnon's eldest daughter, Iphigenia. Collects Age of Bronze #10-19.
224 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 3.
DEAD SPACE HARDCOVER
Written by Antony Johnston, art by Ben Templesmith.
The prequel to the all-new blockbuster sci-fi survival horror game from Electronic Arts! On the distant mining colony of Aegis VII, something strange and alien lurks beneath the surface... a mysterious artifact that brings nothing but trouble to the isolated workforce. As the arrival of the famous planetcracker ship Ishimura fast approaches, security officer Bram Neumann finds himself caught between religious fervor, miners slowly going insane, and the machinations of the mining corporation itself as he races to discover the secrets of the Marker... before it destroys them all! Collects Dead Space #1-6.
168 pages, $24.99, in stores on Dec. 3.
GIRLS, VOL. 2: EMERGENCE TP (NEW PRINTING)
Written by Joshua Luna, art and cover by Jonathan Luna.
In the lush, rural backdrop of Pennystown, Ethan and his neighbors lived a peaceful kind of life. Now, things have changed... drastically. Clones, spawned from a mysterious girl, are preying on the townspeople and paranormal activity is escalating into a full-blown catastrophe. As the questions pile on, only one thing remains certain-nothing will ever be the same. Collects Girls #7-12
152 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 17.
THE NIGHTLY NEWS TP (NEW PRINTING)
Written, art and cover by Jonathan Hickman.
As an act of violence spirals out of control to encompass the entirety of the news media, a cult has emerged from the errors and retractions that have ruined careers, marriages and even lives. Under direction from his cult master, The Hand leads an army of followers committed to revolution, willing to die for their cause. Collects The Nightly News #1-6
194 pages, $16.99, in stores on Dec. 10.
NOBLE CAUSES, VOL. 8: STAR CROSSED TP
Written by Jay Faerber, art by Yildiray Cinar and Tim Kane, cover by Cinar and Ron Riley.
The lives of the Nobles and the Blackthornes continue to intertwine as Zephyr Noble and Slate Blackthorne enter into a secret affair, and the terminally ill Kitty Blackthorne makes an unthinkable request of Celeste. Collects Noble Causes #26-31
136 pages, $15.99, in stores on Dec. 17.
POPGUN, VOL. 1 OGN (NEW PRINTING)
By Mike Allred, Dave Crosland, Erik Larsen, Corey Lewis, Joseph Michael Linsner, Jim Mahfood, Khary Randolph, Jamie S. Rich and more, cover by Mike Allred.
Featuring the work an all-star line-up, Popgun acts as the ultimate graphic mixtape by combining big name creators doing work fans never expected and an array of the industry's rising stars. The anthology crosses the protected borders of every genre, fulfilling the desires of anyone hungry for the pungent taste of creativity.
448 pages, $29.99, in stores on Dec. 3.
PROOF, VOL. 2 TP
Written by Alex Grecian, art and cover by Riley Rossmo.
A big-game hunter wants to eat a sasquatch and he has his sites set on Proof. Meanwhile, Ginger and Elvis attempt to save an endangered dinosaur in Africa. Also includes the stand-alone stories, "A Perfect Gentleman" and "Manifest Destiny." Plus, a complete script and a fun & games section Collects Proof #6-9.
128 pages, $12.99, in stores on Dec. 3.
TRANSHUMAN TP
Written by Jonathan Hickman, art and cover by J.M. Ringuet.
A story that covers the discovery of superhuman genetic engineering, the companies built on the back of that discovery and the marketing war to bring it into each and every one of our homes. Collects Transhuman #1-4.
120 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 3.
THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #11
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Jason Howard.
Guest-starring Invincible. In part two of a two-part crossover, Invincible sets off on a mission to bring the fugitive Wolf-Man to justice. This issue continues from Invincible #57.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 24.
BACK TO BROOKLYN #4
Written by Garth Ennis and Jimmy Palmiotti, art and cover by Mihailio Vukelic.
Bob and his mother have a conversation no mother and son on the face of the planet should ever have. Warning, don't let your parents see you are reading this book. Really. Churchill has a run in with Vinnie and some hungry dogs, Maggie loses her cool and Bob, well... Bob has more issues to deal with.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 24.
BRIT #11
Written by Bruce Brown, art by Nate Bellegard and Andy Kuhn, cover by Ryan Ottley and Kelsey Shannon.
With the rest of the heroes down for the count, the fate of Other Earth rests on the shoulders of one man! It's Brit vs. The Emperor: Winner takes all, loser, y'know...dies. This one is not to be missed, folks!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 10.
DEAD AHEAD #3
Written by Clark Castillo and Mel Smith, art and cover by Alex Nino and Moose Baumann.
"Belly of the Worm." The conclusion to what's sure to be the most talked about book of the year! Boarding a gigantic luxury liner to take over wasn't supposed to be so hard especially with only four thousand flesh hungry zombies on the loose. What will be the fate of our nine survivors on board, and will anybody be alive when it's all over to care!?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 24.
ELPHANTMEN #19
Written by Richard Starkins, art by Marian Churchland, cover by Ian Churchill and Boo Cook, pencil variant by Churchill.
"Monsoon." The story of Sahara.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 17.
FIREBREATHER #5
Written by Phil Hester, art and cover by Andy Kuhn.
After the tragic events of last issue Duncan must return to his everyday life with an unbearable secret. An attempt to forget about his problems on a night out with the guys ends in violence and an unexpected betrayal from Duncan's closest friend.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 24.
GODLAND #27
Written by Joe Casey, art and cover by Tom Scioli.
Book Twenty-Seven: Kill the Wabbit! The first Supervillain Congress is now in session! But with Commander Adam Archer in deep space on the Grand Cosmic Sibling Search, who will protect the Earth when a threat like Almight Decimator arrives?
24 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 24.
GOLLY #4
Written by Phil Hester, art by Brook Turner, cover by Tyler Walpole.
The second arc of the critically acclaimed horror series begins here! Golly and his carney crew clash with a group of trailerpark goth vampires. Are their black corsets and porcelain fangs a simple fashion statement, or does something darker lurk the dusty streets of this Oklahoma backwater?
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 10.
GUERILLAS #3
Written, art and cover by Brahm Revel.
The chimps are being chased by the U.S. military and hunted by the Viet Cong. Turns out Viet Nam isn't a very safe place to be a monkey...
56 pages, $5.99, in stores on Dec. 24.
I KILL GIANTS #6
Written by Joe Kelly, art and cover by J.M. Ken Niimura.
The die have been cast. Fate has spoken. Can Barbara find the strength to face the monster? This is the brawl for it all.
24 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 10.
INVINCIBLE #57
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Ryan Ottley and Fco Plascencia.
Guest-starring The Astounding Wolf-Man! In part one of a two-part crossover, Invincible sets off on a mission to bring the fugitive Wolf-Man to justice. To be continued in The Astounding Wolf-Man #11.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 17.
JACK STAFF #20
Written, art and cover by Paul Grist.
Ben Kulmer confronts some dark secrets about his past and some darker secrets about his future when he learns the truth about The Claw!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 31.
MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #15
Written, art and cover by Michael Allred.
"Mister Grinning Soul!" A crazed cel phone salesman is being compelled to kill by some unseen force. Frank "Madman" Einstein and his groovy pals, the Atomics, receive "the call" to stop the horror.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 31.
THE PERHAPANAUTS #7
Written by Todd Dezago, art and cover by Craig Rousseau, flip cover by Matt Wieringo.
"The Cricket." Special, done-in-one, easy access Issue! When a hole gets ripped in reality, the Perhapanauts are there to investigate...But what happens when there's a hole in security and a young boy spies these monsters on a mission...? See the 'Haps in a whole new light! Also in this issue: Choopie pistol-whips Karl the Mothman into taking him to the Old West to settle a not-so-old score...featuring art by Matt Wieringo and Christian Leaf!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 31.
PROOF #15
Written by Alex Grecian, art and cover by Riley Rossmo.
"Thunderbirds are Go!" ends with a bang! And a familiar face returns.
