FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009
IMAGE COMICS FOR SEPTEMBER
THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #20
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Jason Howard.
Look out, Crime! Chloe Hampton: Vampire Girl is on the prowl! Meanwhile, her father, Wolf-Man, really makes a mess of things... all leading up to the monumental issue 25!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 30.
BEAST OGN
Written, art and cover by Marian Churchland.
Colette, a young sculptor looking for work, finds a job with a mysterious client who wants her to carve his portrait out of marble. The client turns out to be a shadowy creature, and the block of marble, she discovers, has a long history that threatens to engulf her entirely.
152 pages, $15.99, in stores on Sept. 16.
BOMB QUEEN VI #1
Written, art and cover by Jimmie Robinson.
"Oh, Bomb Ah!" Image superheroes are lining up to congratulate President Obama, But not the villain dictator of New Port City. Bomb Queen is seething with bloodlust when the new administration targets her criminal city for closure along with Guantanamo Bay. Bomb Queen vs. Barack Obama? Only Image would dare!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 30.
BONDS #3
Written, art and cover by Durwin Talon.
"Finale." The bio-weapon project White Rabbit is about to be activated and Faith discovers that her path of vengeance does not end with Hirano. She must stop herself from being consumed by the dark powers behind her accumulating tattoos. To save her soul, Faith must forge new bonds with her murdered father, a mother she kills one tattoo at a time, and a fiance who still clings to hope.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 2.
CHEW #4
Written by John Layman, art and cover by Rob Guillory.
A senator with bloodstream full of drugs and a belly full of chicken is stone dead in the morgue, and the trail leads back all the way the Arctic, to a joint U.S./Russian space observatory that has been singularly focused on a single, distant, Earth-like planet. Tony Chu and his partner are about to discover whatever secret this planet holds does not compare to those being kept by the astronomers.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 2.
DEAD @ 17: AFTERBIRTH #4
Written, art and cover by Josh Howard.
Mini-series conclusion! Nara has been reunited with Asia. Together they confront Pitch and finally fulfill their role as Gemini, resulting in a shocking finale.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 9.
DEAD SPACE: EXTRACTION
Written by Antony Johnston, art and cover by Ben Templesmith.
Take a step further into the horrifying world of Dead Space with Extraction, the special edition comic of the forthcoming Wii title, from the same creative team behind the original Dead Spacecomic! Senior Medical Officer Nicole Brennan gets the chance of a lifetime when she's assigned to the USG Ishimura... but before long, the necromorph infection breaks out and Nicole must race to unravel the horrifying clues she finds in a very special young girl!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 9.
DESCENDANT #3
Written by Michael Dolce and Marcus Perry, art by Mariano Navarro, cover by Tyler Kirkham.
In the explosive story arc finale, Rayne Santiago's world is turned upside down as allies become enemies and Doctor Bane's plan to exploit the Santiago DNA is primed for success. Can Rayne rise to her chosen destiny or will evil emerge victorious from the ashes of her defeat?
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 9.
DYNAMO 5 #25
Written by Jay Faerber, art by Mahmud A. Asrar and various, cover Asrar and Ron Riley.
Change is here! In the wake of Father Gideon's devastating attack, Maddie's darkest secret is revealed - and it will change Dynamo 5 forever!
Featuring 45 pages of all-new material, including five back-up stories by guest artists Tim Seeley, Fran Bueno, Andie Tong, Mateus Santolucco and Joe Eisma, each of which examines a different aspect of the changes that take place this issue and laying the groundwork for the future of the series!
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Sept. 30.
ELEPHANTMEN: #21
Written by Richard Starkings, art and cover by Book Cook, variant cover by Ian Churchill.
"Kill, Kill, Kill." Ebony prepares to spend a quiet day at home... but a MAPPO sleeper cell has other plans for him.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 9.
EXISTENCE 2.0 #3
Written by Nick Spencer, art by Ronald Salas, cover by Salas and Tim Daniel.
Sylvester is face to face with the people who killed him and kidnapped his daughter, but is caught in the middle of an identity crisis unlike no other! Now all guns are pointed at him, and the deadly secrets of his own murder are revealed in a twist-filled, action-packed conclusion that no one will see coming!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 2.
FALLOUT TOYWORKS #1
Writen by Brett Lewis, art and cover by Sam basri and Imaginary Friends Studios.
A brilliant young robot maker risks his entire company for his factories newly produced android named Tiffany, but when his new concept fails to work fixing her soon becomes his greatest passion and potentially his own destruction.
Inspired by the ideas and lyrics of Fall Out Boy, Fallout Toyworks brings the magic of innocence to life as both a toy maker and his invention set about learning the true secrets of life.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 2.
G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS #2
Written, art and cover by Chris Giarrusso.
Wizard Glendolf Williams has bad news for G-Man. The magic in G-Man's cape has become dangerously unstable! And it's going to take more than the sorcery of Glendolf to set things right!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 9.
GODLAND #30
Written by Joe Casey, art and cover by Tom Scioli.
Book 30: The Entropy and the Ecstasy. When an old friend returns, Commander Adam Archer is forced to confront the very nature of his own existence! And who doesn't enjoy that? Meanwhile, as the Earth inches closer to facing its darkest nightmare, the greater universe is targeted for assassination by the traitorous Radur-Rezz! Plus, Nickelhead's very first Super-Villain Congress drafts its first new law!
24 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 23.
I HATE GALLANT GIRL TP
Written by Jim Valentino, Kristen Simon and Kat Cahill, art by Seth Damoose, cover by Jimmie Robinson.
Renee Tempete might just be the most talented super-hero of her generation. But when a buxom blonde with no actual super-powers wins the coveted title of Gallant Girl over her, Renee must learn what it takes to be a real hero rather than a bitter wannabe. Collects all three issues of the mini-series as well as the Bomb Queen Presents: All Girl Comics one-shot. And special pin-ups by Image founders Jim Valentino, Whilce Portacio and Jim Lee!
104 pages, $12.99, in stores on Sept. 23.
INVINCIBLE #66
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Cory Walker and Fco Plascencia.
"Prepartions for War," part one. Walker returns to the series he co-created! After escaping from a Viltrumite Prison, Nolan Grayson and Allen the Alien must use what they've learned to gather the powers of the universe and unite them against the Viltumites. It all starts here, folks: The Viltrumite War looms large on the horizon!
32 pages $2.99, in stores on Sept. 23.
INVINCIBLE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOL. 5 HC
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Ryan Ottley and Fco Plascencia.
Witness Invincible's transition from new hero just starting out to an established superhero! This volume collects Invincible's confrontation with Cecil Steadman, the return of the Reanimen and the beginning of a bold new era for Invincible! Collects Invincible #49-60.
336 pages, $34.99, in stores on Sept. 9.
JACK STAFF, VOL. 4: ROCKY REALITIES TP
Written, art and cover by Paul Grist.
Becky Burdock is hunting vampires. Jack Staff is Britain's Greatest Villain. Something's wrong in Castletown, and not all the pieces seem to fit anymore. Collects Jack Staff #13-20 & Jack Staff Special #1
224 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 16.
JERSEY GODS #7
Written by Glen Brunswick, art by Dan McDaid, cover by Mike Allred.
"The Abandoned," Part Two.
If you thought Barock had it tough on the battlefields of Neboron - just wait until you see him battling it out on the runways of Paris during fashion week. Zoe is in Heaven when Delia offers Barock his first modeling gig. But the dark and mysterious Hecticus has the lovers plainly in his sights - and now he's moving in for the kill! Mark Waid and Joe Infurnari tell the final chapter of their Gods of Neboron Civil War back up story.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 2.
KING CITY #2
Written, art and cover by Brandon Graham.
Our journey down the dangerous back alleys of King City continues as Pete's quest for a quick buck finds him taking on gigs from the racket club goons...the latest of which has him delivering a beautiful alien girl to a mysterious buyer. Meanwhile, Joe realizes the snot-rocket fired by the stranger on the train left a bigger impression than first thought, in the form of a weird, skull-shaped bruise. But none of that is as strange as Max's chainsaw-fueled Xombie War nightmares, which leaves him in cold sweats and itching to scratch the leg he left behind on the battlefield.
32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 16.
THE MICE TEMPLAR: DESTINY #3
Written by Michael Avon Oeming and Bryan JL Glass, art by Victor Santos and Oeming, cover by Oeming, variant cover by Santos and Veronica Gandini.
Karic and Cassius enter the splendor and terror of the Bright Realm, the day world which night-dwelling creatures cannot enter save by random accident, or through utilizing ancient Templar secrets. Is there a price to be paid for bypassing the Guardians of the Worlds? While the druids' obsession with the secrets of Death Magic continues, One-Arm Leito rallies the prisoner mice in a desperate all or nothing escape from the dungeons of King Icarus and Boris the Torturer.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 2.
PHONOGRAM 2: THE SINGLES CLUB #7
Written by Kieron Gillen, art and cover by Jamie McKelvie.
It's the long awaited Kid-with-knife solo vehicle. He likes going out. Go with him! You'll like it! Plus: The Singles Club rushes to its conclusion with as many back-up stories as Team Phonogram can cram in.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 30.
PROOF #24
Written by Alex Grecian, art and cover by Riley Rossmo.
My date with Bigfoot.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 30.
SAVAGE DRAGON #152
Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.
Transformations. Savage Dragon takes a turn for the worst. Meanwhile, the mystery of Overlord deepens and Chicago may never be the same.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 2.
SKY PIRATES OF NEO TERRA #1
Written by Josh Wagner, art and cover by Camilla D'Errico.
In Neo Terra, a world of forgotten technology and natural magic, reckless young glide-wing pilot, Billy Boom Boom, must outwit the Pirate King to stop him from ushering in a new Dark Age. A high adventure mini-series about loyalty, friendship, and what it means to be a true hero. Based on the Nintendo DS game "The Sky Pirates of Neo Terra".
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 30.
SPAWN #196
Written by Todd McFarlane, art and cover by Whilce Portacio and McFarlane.
"Endgame
comes to its conclusion as Spawn's identity is revealed to the public! Previously hidden in the shadows, this new Hellspawn emerges as a visible hero. The media, Hollywood and even Oprah are fanatic over him! Jim is about to become the biggest star in the world, and he plans to use the exposure to his advantage.
32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Sept. 23.
SPAWN ORIGINS, VOL. 3 TP
Written by Todd McFarlane, Grant Morrison, Tom Orzechowski and Andrew Grossberg, art by McFarlane and Greg Capullo, cover by Capullo.
With Spawn, McFarlane unleashed his iconic antihero on the world, and launched the most successful independent comic book in history. Spawn Origins, Vol. 3 includes stories penned by Grant Morrison and introduces unforgettable all-new characters. Collects issues #15-20
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 23.
SPAWN: BOOK OF THE DEAD TP
Written Steve Niles and David Hine, art and cover by Ashley Wood.
Bood of the Dead is the ultimate guide for any Spawn fan. Each character in the Spawn mythos beautifully rendered by Wood.
104 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 16.
THE SWORD, VOL. 3: EARTH TP
Written by Joshua Luna, art and cover by Jonathan Luna.
Three powerful siblings entered Dara Brighton's home and brutally murdered her family right before her eyes. With the help of a powerful sword and her two friends, she has vowed to exact revenge on the three.
Dara's next target is Knossos, the man who killed her mother. Like his siblings, he can be killed only by one thing: the sword. However, he possesses the power to manipulate earth, which makes him one of the most powerful beings alive.
Collects The Sword #13-18.
152 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 9.
THE SWORD #21
Written by Joshua Luna, art and cover by Jonathan Luna.
Dara Brighton's mission to kill the air-goddess, Malia - to avenge her father - is proving to be her most challenging confrontation yet.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 9.
