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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009

BOOM! STUDIOS FOR MAY

THE UNKNOWN #1

Written by Mark Waid, art by Minck Oosterveer, covers by Paul Pope and Eric Jones.

She has solved every mystery known to man. But there is one mystery that remains unknown! Revered as the smartest person alive, Catherine Allingham is the world's most famous private investigator. Follow her adventures as she sets out to solve the one mystery she's never been able to crack! A new original mini-series.

24 pages, $3.99.

UNTHINKABLE #1

Written by Mark Sable, art by Julian Totino Tedesco.

They've been hired to think the Unthinkable. But what happens when the unthinkable actually happens? After 9-11, best-selling author Alan Ripley joins a government think tank consisting of the most imaginative minds in diverse fields. Their job? Think of nightmare scenarios and crippling terrorist attacks so the government can safeguard against them. But when members of the think tank start to disappear one by one, can Alan stop the Unthinkable from coming to pass? Find out in this new mini-series.

24 pages, $3.99.

FALL OF CTHULHU: NEMESIS #2

Written by Michael Alan Nelson, art by Mateus Santolouco, covers by Jeffrey Spokes and Chuck BB.

Fall Of Cthulhu returns with Nemesis, an epic origin story revealing the secret history behind Nyarlathotep's favorite companion. The fight for Atlantis continues as a weary king exposes sycophants who pray to the Old Ones. Their dissent and aggression is mounting. The Crawling Chaos must be stopped.

24 pages, $3.99.

MR. STUFFINS #2 (NEW EDITION)

Written by Andrew Cosby and Johanna Stokes, art by Axel Medellin and covers by David Petersen and Matt Cossin.

"My teddy bear's a secret agent!" The action continues as Mr. Stuffins fights for his family with all the power a plush toy can. Chaos, fun and mayhem ensue!

24 pages, $3.99.

IRREDEEMABLE #2

Written by Mark Waid, art by Peter Krause, covers by John Cassaday and Dennis Calero.

A new original ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid! Irredeemable dares to ask the question: what if the world's greatest hero decided to become the world's greatest villain? Heroes are being picked off one-by-one in a brutal and viscous assault. They never stood a chance, never saw it coming. A small cadre of heroes race against time and space to stay alive and turn the tables.

24 pages, $3.99.

CAPED #3

Written by Josh Lobis and Darin Moiselle, art by Yair Herrera, covers by Saumin Patel and Joe Quinones.

Think your boss is tough? Try working for a superhero! Millions would kill to be a superhero's personal assistant like Jimmy Lohman. But not Jimmy! Being a superhero's assistant is one thing. But taking care of your defamed boss while also investigating whom is killing Capitol City's other superfolks is another thing entirely! Let's just hope Jimmy sees a nice Christmas bonus this year.

24 pages, $3.99.

FINDING NEMO: REEF RESCUE #1

Written by Marie Croall, art by Erica Leigh Currey, covers by Amy Mebberson and Currey.

The biggest selling DVD of all time comes to comics! Nemo, Dory, and Marlin have become local heroes, and are recruited to embark on an all-new adventure. Their reef is mysteriously dying and no one knows why! Facing dangerous waters and incredible odds, Nemo travels the great blue sea to save the one thing that matters most of all -- home.

24 pages, $2.99.

CARS: THE ROOKIE #1

Written by Alan J. Porter, art by Albert Carreres, covers by Allen Gladfelter.

Lightning McQueen's thrilling origin story continues! During McQueen's first big race, he makes an enemy of irascible racer Chic Hicks! And why does McQueen's pit crew seem to dislike him, as well? Can McQueen check his ego at the finish line and gain some much-needed respect?

24 pages, $2.99.

EUREKA: DORMANT GENE #2

Written by Andrew Cosby and Jonathan L. Davis, art by Mark Dos Santos, covers by J.K. Woodward.

The Sci-Fi Channel's smash hit show returns for another series masterminded by the creator of the show, told completely in continuity! It's high school shenanigans in Eureka as Zoe falls for the new guy in school who has everybody talking. But what she doesn't know is that the stud used to be a dud!

24 pages, $3.99.

FARSCAPE: STRANGE DETRACTORS #3

Written by Rockne S. O'Bannon and Keith R.A. DeCandido, art by Will Sliney, covers by Joe Corroney and Dennis Calero.

Farscape creator Rockne O'Bannon is back! Television's science fiction masterpiece continues with the same hit writing team from the first sold-out mini-series! As the in-fighting intensifies with the Moya crew, time is running out for Crichton to put an end to the violence. Not mention the fate of a planet hangs in the balance (again)!

24 pages, $3.99.

FARSCAPE: D'ARGO'S LAMENT #2

Written by Keith R.A. DeCandido, art by Neil Edwards, cover by Michael DiPascale and Will Sliney.

Ka D'argo lives on - only in this Farscape mini-series set in-continuity during season 3 between episodes "Revenging Angel" and "Fractures." D'Argo and Jool are stuck in the middle of a global war, and a figure from D'Argo's past is only going to make things worse!

24 pages, $3.99.

THE MUPPETS' ROBIN HOOD #2

Written by Tim Beedle, art by Armand Villavert Jr., covers by David Petersen and Armand Villavert.

The Muppets tell the Robin Hood legend for laughs, and it's the reader who will be merry! Robin Hood (Kermit the Frog) and his band of outlaws steal from the rich and give to the poor. But much to the Merry Men's disbelief, Maid Marian (Miss Piggy) has stolen Robin's most valuable possession-his heart!

24 pages, $2.99.

THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #3

Written by Mark Waid, art by Marcio Takara, covers by Sean "Cheeks" Galloway and Marcio Takara.

Mr. Incredible is grounded? Having become a threat to the team's safety, Helen has no choice but to force Bob's premature retirement from crime fighting! Can Mr. Incredible watch on the sidelines while his family faces constant danger?

24 pages, $2.99.

THE MUPPET SHOW #3

Written and art by Roger Langridge.

This issue is positively Gonzo! Literally! But what exactly is Gonzo? And how expensive is he to insure? Gonzo ponders these mysterious questions, all while performing his hilariously dangerous routine, which might be shut down by the theater's insurance agent!

24 pages, $2.99.

TOY STORY: THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER #2

Written by Dan Jolley, art by Chris Moreno, covers by Moreno and Mike DeCarlo.

More all-new adventures featuring the world's favorite toys! Andy's been working on his science project for weeks, but Rex clumsily breaks one of the pieces! Can Woody and Buzz lead a squadron of toys into the science fair and stealthily repair Andy's project before he discovers the broken piece?

24 pages, $2.99.

EUREKA VOLUME 1 TP

Written by Andrew Cosby, Brendan Hay, art by Diego Barreto, cover by J.K. Woodward.

The Sci-Fi Channel's series Euraka comes to BOOM! The first arc is collected in this volume, masterminded by the creator of the show and told completely in continuity! It's a game of cat and mouse when Sheriff Cater is on the hunt for an escapee from Global Dynamics. But what connection does this dangerous stranger have to Carter's partner, Jo Lupo?

112 pages, $15.99.

ZOMBIE TALES VOLUME 4: THIS BITES TP

Written and art by various.

When you're at the top of the food chain the only way to go is down! Oscar-nominated screenwriter Kim Krizan fleshes out the world of zombies in her "2061" series. Tom Peyer provides a heart-warming tale of undead loss and reunion. Toby Cypress takes a look at what happens after zombies are turned back into humans. And many more tales that will take your flesh away.

128 pages, $15.99.



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