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MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008

IMAGE COMICS FOR JANUARY

AMERICAN JESUS, VOL. 1: CHOSEN TP

Written by Mark Millar, art and cover by Peter Gross.

American Jesus, Vol. 1: Chosen follows a 12-year-old boy who suddenly discovers he's the returned Jesus Christ. He can turn water into wine, make the crippled walk and perhaps even raise the dead. How will he deal with the destiny to lead the world in a conflict thousands of years in the making?

72 pages, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

THIS IS A SOUVENIR: THE SONGS OF SPEARMINT & SHIRLEY LEE OGN

By Chynna Clugston-Flores, Jamie S. Rich, Scott Mills, Kieron Gillen Jamie McKelvie, Rich Johnston, Salgood Sam and more, cover by James Parsons.

In the tradition of Image's Comic Book Tattoo and Put the Book Back on the Shelf comes This is a Souvenir, an all-new anthology showcasing the very best creators comics has to offer reinterpreting the popular music of indie Britpop band, Spearmint!

208 pages, $29.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

FRANK FRAZETTA'S MOON MAID

Written by Jay Fotos, art by Tim Vigil, covers by Frank Frazetta, Vigil and Nat Jones.

An epic tale inspired by one of Frazetta's most beloved paintings: Moon Maid! On the dead moon of Kyra, a sheltered young Maid is torn between good and evil. As she comes of age and the equinox draws closer, the Maid learns her true identity and what purpose she has in the universe. The only trick is learning who she can trust...and how to survive her destiny!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

SPAWN #188

Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin, art by Whilce Portacio and McFarlane, colored by Jin Han.

The Endgame continues. Over the past several issues, Spawn has experience the most dramatic series of twists in its long history. Events that have rocked the status quo and echoed from the heights of Heaven to the pit of Hell. But what does it all mean? A young reporter following an obscure lead thinks he's stumbled upon the answer. As incredible as his suspicions may be, the truth is something far beyond his imagination.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Jan. 28.

DAWN, VOL. 1: LUCIFER'S HALO 20th ANNIVERSARY TP

Written, art and cover by Joseph Michael Linsner.

Dawn, the Goddess of birth and rebirth, helps Darrian, a young warrior, find his place in a post apocalyptic New York. She gives him Lucifer's Halo, and the forces of heaven and Hell descend upon him to take it back. Through blood & tears, Dawn leads Darrian to his destiny as the incarnation of her lover, the Horned God. Collects issues #1-6.

208 pages, $17.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

G-MAN #1

Written, art and cover by Chris Giarrusso.

From the creator of Mini-Marvels comes G-Man, the newest superhero on the block! Giarrusso is unleashing the next wave of all-new kid heroes in his signature Mini-Marvels style! Get in on the ground floor with the origin of G-Man! Learn how G-Man got his powers! Meet his pals Billy Demon, Tan Man, Sparky and the Suntrooper, and follow their first adventure as they battle Mister Mental and Kid Thunder! It's more good, clean, laugh-out-loud superhero fun.

64 pages, $5.95, in stores on Jan. 7.

PAX ROMANA TP

Written, art and cover by Jonathan Hickman.

From the mind of comic book innovator Jonathan Hickman, comes the exhilarating time-traveling epic: Pax Romana. The creator of The Nightly News brings his unique sensibility to science fiction and the result is a visually stunning look at a new history of the world. Pax Romana tells the tale of 5000 men sent on an impossible mission to change the past and save the future. Collects issues #1-4.

136 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

THE SWORD, VOL. 2: WATER TP

Written by Joshua Luna, art and cover by Jonathan Luna.

Dara Brighton has discovered more information about the three powerful strangers who murdered her family. Armed with this knowledge and the sword, her first order of business is to find Zakros, the one who murdered her sister, and make him pay. Collects issues #7-12.

152 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 8: HERE WE REMAIN TP

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn.

In the last volume we learned that no one is safe. Now after the staggering losses they've sustained, Rick and Carl are left to pick up the pieces and carry on... knowing that they could join thier fallen friends and family at any moment. Collects issues 49-54.

136 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

WONDERLOST TP

Written by C.B. Cebulski, art by Khoi Pham, Jonathan Luna, Paul Azaceta, Rafael Albuquerque, Alina Urosov, Ethan Young and more, covver by Travis Charest.

One of the best reviewed books of the past year is now collected into a single volume for the first time! Awkward kisses, nocturnal fumblings, broken hearts... ah, to be teenager in love! For most of us, these are things we'd prefer to forget, but in this autobrographical anthology, Cebulski shines the light on the romances of his past and shares some outrageous high school love stories! It's Fast Times at Ridgemont High meets Mean Girls as we're taken to bonfires, backseats and bedrooms in these touching and sometimes tragic tales. Told in an open and honest style that has garnered the individual issues praise across the publishing world, these slice-of-life tales are sure take readers back to the more carefree times of their own youths.

136 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #12

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Jason Howard.

As if Wolf-Man didnit already have enough to worry about n here comes Triple Threat! Are they here to hurt him n or help him? This issue sets the stage for the next dramatic phase in the life of Gary Hampton, the Astounding Wolf-Man!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

BRIT #12

Written by Robert Kirkman and Bruce Brown, art by Nate Bellegarde, cover by Ryan Ottley and Kelsey Shannon.

Britis son has been missing, replaced by a drone. Britis brother is involved. Brit will do anything to get his son back... but is it already too late? A dramatic turning point in Britis life has been reached.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

DYNAMO 5 #0

Written by Jay Faerber, art and cover by Mahmud A. Asrar and Ron Riley.

A "day in the life" of Dynamo 5. It's the perfect jumping-on point at the perfect price -- only 99 cents! Featuring a text page that recaps the entire series so far, this issue lays the groundwork for the game-changing 25th issue!

16 pages, $0.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

ELEPHANTMEN #20

Written by Richard Starkings, art by Mariah Churchland, covers by Churchlan and Ladronn/Boo Cook.

"Star Bright." Girl meets Elephantman. Girl falls for Elephantman. Elephantman loses perspective...

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 14.

FIREBREATHER #6

Written by Phil Hester, art and cover by Andy Kuhn.

It's prom night for high school junior and crown prince of monsters, Duncan Rosenblatt, but finding a date is the least of his problems. How do you work in a battle to the death with your monstrous rival between the limo ride and the first dance?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 21.

FOUR EYES #4

Written by Joe Kelly, art and cover by Max Fiumara.

With his hands on a baby dragon, Enrico stands on the precipice of a new life. But is the cost too high to bear?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 7.

FRANK FRAZETTA'S SILVER WARRIOR #2

Written by Joshua Ortega, art by Nat Jones and Jay Fotos, covers by Frazetta, Jones and Fotos.

The Vikavian raiders have attacked Icelvald, and the Silver Warrior must now defend his homeland against this brutal new enemy. But the Vikavians have a secret weapon, and they've also brought along the legendary mercenary known as Morningstar. Will the Silver Warrior and his allies be forced to sacrifice their families in order to save their people? Get the answers in the second issue of this epic mini-series!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 28

GODLAND #28

Written by Joe Casey, art and cover by Tom Scioli.

Book Twenty-Eight: The Horror! Neela Archer's mission is revealed! She's a cosmic cleaner sent to eliminate an Entropist Assassin gone rogue! But what role will Adam play? Galactic politics at its most severe! Two wrongs don't make a right!

24 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

GOLLY #5

Written by Phil Hester, art and cover by Brook Turner.

Golly's battle with a coven of goth faux-vampires has resulted in his near death at the hands of their true vampire master. As Golly hovers between this world and the next will his insights from the afterlife prove enough to defeat the sinister bloodsuckers?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 7.

I KILL GIANTS #7

Written by Joe Kelly, art and cover by J.M. Ken Niimura.

Mini-series conclusion! "I did not come for herOe I came for you." Who lives and who dies when the Titanis secret is finally revealed? This is the End, but could it also be a Beginning?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

INVINCIBLE #58

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Rya Ottley and Fco Plascencia.

Invincible and Atom Eve are finally together. Young love... how interesting.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

JACK STAFF #21

Written and art by Paul Grist, cover by Ian Churchill.

The heroes of Castletown have to fight together against the menace of the Muddy Man! Includes bonus stories featuring Alfred Chinard and Morlan the Mystic!

32 pages, $3.50.

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #16

Written, art and cover by Michael Allred.

"Tweenage Wasteland!" The Atomics get their band back together and work to get a spot in a music festival. But they are shocked and surprised to find it's sponsored by immortal "Tweens" from another dimension who are looking to take their favorite band back with them.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 28.

PHONOGRAM 2: THE SINGLES CLUB #2

Written by Kieron Gillen, art and cover by Jamie McKelvie.

Getting over an ex is never easy. When they've laid a phonomantic curse on you, it borders on the impossible. In the second of seven stand-alone stories set in a single club, Phonogram's cynical heart cracks wide open. Plus two complete back-up stories with art from Emma Vieceli and Daniel Heard.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 7.

PROOF #16

Written by Alex Grecian, art and cover by Riley Rossmo.

"The Funeral." The Lodge says goodbye to an agent. Meanwhile, life goes on as a new agent begins work, the ink monkey sets down some rules and Proof gets a date for the first time in a century and a half!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 28.

SAVAGE DRAGON #144

Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.

"Fall From Grace." Savage Dragon becomes public enemy #1. Dragon has nowhere left to turn and things become desperate as he struggles to survive.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 28.

THE SWORD #15

Written by Joshua Luna, art and cover by Jonathan Luna.

Dara will stop at nothing to get the sword back.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

THE WALKING DEAD #57

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn.

They continue down the road n and they are not alone.

32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

SHADOWLINE TITLES

ZOMBIE COP

Written by Jeff Mariotte, art and cover by Szymon Kudranski.

Joe Mundy is a doomed cop, desperately clinging to the last vestiges of his humanity before the virus that infected his town turns him into zombie as well! Will he have enough time to solve the mystery of what caused the virus before he succumbs to his horrific fate? Alternately humorous, horrific and tragic, Zombie Cop will leave you questioning just what it means to be human.

96 pages, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

HEATHENTOWN OGN

Written by Corinna Sara Bechko, art and cover by Gabriel Hardman.

When Anna travels deep within the Florida Everglades to attend her lover's funeral, she finds herself in an eerie small town where death is but a horrible beginning! In an attempt to discover the truth, she digs up her lover's coffin, starting a chain reaction which brings an ancient malevolence into the town -- bent on her destruction!

96 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

ARCHIBALD CHASES THE DRAGON

Written by Dara Naraghi, art and cover by Grant Bond.

Archibald Aardvark thought the murder of his brother was solved, but when a stranger tips him off to a cover-up, he travels to Little China in search of the mysterious "Compassionate Wind of Death"! This noir tale of greed, secrets, and a deal with the devil will have readers anticipating if our hapless hero will survive long enough to stitch together a few answers ... or will he fall victim to the red dragon haunting his fevered dreams?

32 pages, two-color, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 7.

I HATE GALAXY GIRL #3

Written by Jim Valentino and Kat Cahill, art by Seth Damoose, cover by Jimmie Robinson.

"No More Heroes" All bets are off as Tempest and Galaxy Girl have the showdown this series has been building up to! With no one left to trust and nowhere left to run, Renee learns about the dark side of heroism. The final fate of the Fellowship of Freedom is revealed!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 14.

SAVAGE #4

Written by Jeff Frank, Steve Niles and Dan Wickline, art and cover by Mike Mayhew.

Peter must accept the unthinkable and embrace the monster within -- before a murderous pack of werewolves slaughter him! The ultimate climax of monster versus monster carnage!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 28.




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