THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009
IMAGE COMICS FOR JANUARY
THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #21
Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Jason Howard, covers by Howard and Whilce Portacio.
"Legacy," part 1.
The end of The Astounding Wolf-Man begins her ! All the pieces are coming together, secrets will be revealed, and the true origin of Wolf-Man will be told as we march toward the monumental conclusion to this series. In this issue: Zechariah has been beaten, caged and left to rot. But this vampire has been around too long to give up now. Wolf-Man, beware! Now is a time for revenge!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 27.
CHEW #8
Written by John Layman, art and cover by Rob Guillory.
International Flavor: Part Three. Introducing Poyo! In the cockfighting ring, Poyo is almost impossible to defeat. This makes Poyo's owners very, very rich. It also has a habit of making Poyo's owners very, very dead. Guess who gets assigned to track down Poyo, and the murderers who have stolen him?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 20.
CHEW #1 COLLECTOR'S EDITION
Written by John Layman, art and cover by Rob Guillory.
This ultra-rare special edition of Chew #1 is limited to 3,000 copies and will feature an exclusive cover with a gold-foil embossed logo, no ads and an all-new behind the scenes bonus section.
32 pages, black and white, $10 (signed and numbered edition, limited to 100), $25, in stores on Jan. 6.
COWBOY NINJA VIKING #4
Written by AJ Lieberman, art and cover by Riley Rossmo.
4.2 million people want to know just what in the hell happened in San Cristobal. The only place they'll find an answer? CNV #4. And it ain't pretty. But it is kinda funny... and by "funny," we mean "bloody slaughter." Not ready to pay? How 'bout we toss in CNV's arch nemesis / hairstylist.
24 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 20.
DYNAMO 5, VOL. 4: CHANGE OR DIE TP
Written by Jay Faerber, art by Mahmud A. Asrar, Yildiray Cinar and Matteo Scalera, cover by Asrar and Ron Riley.
The Dynamo 5 team takes on the Brain Trust, an army of Whiptails, and a super-villain couple having a lovers' spat. Meanwhile, the mysterious Father Gideon embarks on an evil plan that will change Dynamo 5 forever! Collects Dynamo 5 #20-25, including issue #0!
166 pages, $15.99, in stores on Jan. 27.
ELEPHANTMEN #24
Written by Richard Starkings, art by Moritat, cover by Boo Cook.
"Questionable Things," part 1. Moritat returns for a new story arc that pits Elephantman against Elephantmen. Simm's secret has been revealed and all hell breaks loose!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 13.
EXISTENCE 3.0 #3
Written by Nick Spencer, art and cover by Ron Salas.
An all-out war erupts between the various factions seeking control of the transfer process, while in the midst of the chaos, an unlikely romance blooms. Meanwhile, a mysterious assassin sheds new light on the true origins of the process itself.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 13.
FALL OUT TOYWORKS #5
Written by Brett Lewis, art by Sunny Gho and Imaginary Friends Studios, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.
"Tiffany Blues," conclusion. W As the Baron and the Toymaker clash in their final battle, Tiffany is lost amid the many shattered memory fragments that make up her programming. Just who is Tiffany?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 6.
FORGETLESS #2
Written by Nick Spencer, art by Jorge Coehlo and Marley Zarcone, cover by Zarcone.
Meet Derrick, failed T-shirt maker and substitute hypnotist's assistant. Derrick is broke, desperate, and about to get himself killed to get more views on YouTube. There is something horribly wrong with this guy! At least he got in the door at Forgetless, though. Continuing the story of one very dangerous night of clubbing in New York's Lower East Side.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 6.
GOD COMPLEX #2
Written by Michael Avon Oeming and Daniel Berman, art by John Broglia, cover by Oeming.
Magic, monsters and gods are back! In this action packed issue the gods hit Paul where it hurts ... his own neighborhood. And now he must fight for his life; has Paul been found out? Will he be able to protect Sophia and George or are they in as much danger as he is?
32 pages, $2.99.
HAUNT #4
Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Greg Capullo, Ryan Ottley and Todd McFarlane, covers by McFarlane and Ryan Ottley.
Haunt faces off against Cobra for the second time -- just in time to learn his weakness! Daniel Kilgoreís quest to find his brother's killer and save the world just got a whole lot more difficult.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 6.
IMAGE UNITED #3
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Written by Robert Kirkman, art and covers by Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino, covers by Larsen.
The stage has been set, the pieces are in place -- the battle for the entire planet begins here. The villains of the Image Universe are united against the world, but who's pulling their strings?! You can't miss this historic event as the original Image Founders draw all the characters they made history with. Each page is a jam piece -- it's a story told in a way never before attempted in comics.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 27.
INVINCIBLE #70
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Ryan Ottley and Fco Plascencia.
Overwhelmed! Invincible finds himself faced against the combined might of the Sequid legions! Is he willing to do what must be done in order to save the world -- and will this event push him over the edge or bring him back from it?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 20.
INVINCIBLE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOL. 5 HC
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Ryan Ottley.
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.
Pages TBA, $34.99.
JERSEY GODS, VOL. 2: AND THIS IS HOME TP
Written by Glen Brunswick, art by Dan McDaid, cover by Whilce Portacio.
Barock begins his new life with Zoe and moves into her modest apartment in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. But it wont be easy: Zoe has her heart set on a Frank Lloyd Wright house so expensive Barock may have to cut back on the super-heroics and take a high-fashion modeling gig in Paris just to pay the bills. Also, could there be a connection between "The Abandoned" -- a mysterious group of earthbound villains -- and the Gods of Neboron? Features a new Dan McDaid art section showcasing never-before-seen sketches from the series, plus a cover gallery by Mike Allred. Special introduction from James Robinson. Collects Jersey Gods #6-10.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 20.
KING CITY #6
Written, art and cover by Brandon Graham.
It's the thrilling next chapter of Graham's saga! The coffin is open and the thing inside it walks among us! Statues cry, rivers turn black! In short, shit is going down! This is the issue not to miss, as Joe opens up a can of feline whup-ass!
32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 20.
THE MICE TEMPLAR: DESTINY #6
Written by Bryan J.L. Glass and Michael Avon Oeming, art by Victor Sands, covers by Oeming and Santos / Veronica Gandini.
"The Bates of Meave." Karic's destiny has been a mystery to the young mouse ever since tragedy first struck his home, and when he learned he was a focal point for supernatural forces. Now the cryptic Bats of Meave render their judgment, and set Karic upon a course of action that can only end in disaster. While Cassius leads Llochloraine, the Templar, Maeven, and their students in a desperate battle against the fearsome and deadly power of the Scorpion God.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Ja. 13.
ORC STAIN #1
Written, art and cover by James Stokoe.
A one-eyed orc with the ability to find the weak spot in any structure has started to notice cracks in the endless war and conquest of orc existence.
James Stokoe, who won over hearts and minds with his space trucking cooking adventure Wonton Soup, brings you his first ongoing series. Frontline green slaughter comics in full orc color.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 6.
PROOF #28
Written by Alexander Grecian, art by Chris Grine, cover by Riley Rossmo and Grine.
"Conclusions." Series finale. The Dover Demon is gone and Proof's future is uncertain. As the government moves in to shut down The Lodge, Proof makes a startling discovery that may change everything he thinks he knows about himself.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 16.
ROCKETBOTS: TROUBLE IN TIME HC
Written by Alexander Grecian, art and cover by Chris Grine.
Robots vs. dinosaurs and cavemen and other robots! Five alien robots crash land on Earth in the Jurassic Age and wait millions of years to be rescued, only to find that their rescuers are far more advanced robots and intend to use them for scrap! The RocketBots must enlist the aid of primitive humans to fight alongside them or face being melted down.
48 pages, $12.99, in stores on Jan. 13.
SAVAGE DRAGON #156
Written and art by Erik Larsen, covers by Larsen and Herb Trimpe.
"Dragon War," part two. It's Dragon vs. Dragon -- to the death! But one of our green-skinned law enforcers has the brain of Emperor Kurr!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 6.
SAVAGE DRAGON: BACK IN BLUE TP
Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.
Savage Dragon is welcomed back to the Chicago Police force and what a welcome it is! Featuring the riotous return of the savage one's arch nemesis Overlord, the introduction of the villainous Virus, the departure of Alex Wilde, a brutal battle with the deadly Dart and the resurgence of the Golden Age Daredevil! This one has it all! Collects Savage Dragon #145-150.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 6.
SHADOWHAWK CHRONICLES, VOL. 1 TP
Written by Jim Valentino, art by Valentino and others, cover by Valentino.
An Image United tie-in!
And timed to precede the launch of ShadowHawk's new ongoing series in May! Collecting Image founder Jim Valentino's multi-million selling series for the first time between two covers! The return of the vigilante so violent he was at odds with both law enforcement and the underworld! Collects ShadowHawk #1-4, ShadowHawk II #1-3, ShadowHawk III #1-4, ShadowHawk #12-18, plus excerpts from ShadowHawk Gallery #1 and surprise pin-ups by some of comics' top talents -- including Jeff Smith, Dale Keown, Dave Gibbons, Keith Giffen and many more!
488 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 27.
SKY PIRATES OF NEO TERRA #5
Written by Josh Wagner, art and cover by Camilla D'Errico.
As Billy infiltrates Forgotten Isle, the hearts and minds of his friends become a battle ground for a conflict between Witch Queen's evil machine and the Light Crystal. Though hopelessly outnumbered, Billy's personal struggles hold the key to defeating the Pirate King. Based on a new game for the Nintendo DS and Wii.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 13.
UNDERGROUND #5
Written by Jeff Parker, art and cover by Steve Lieber.
Mini-series conclusion.
Wes and Seth have come to the end of the line- and so has Harden. As everyone converges upon the entrance to Stillwater Cave up above, the conflict below reaches a very final conclusion.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 20.
THE WALKING DEAD #69
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn.
At long last... they arrive. But will things get better... or worse?
32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 13.
THE WALKING DEAD, BOOK 5 HC
Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn, cover by Adlard.
This hardcover features another 12 issues of the hit series along with the covers for the issues all in one oversized hardcover volume. Perfect for long time fans, new readers, and anyone interested in reading a zombie movie on paper that never ends. Collects The Walking Dead #49-60.
304 pages, black and white, $34.99, in stores on Jan. 20.
THE WEIRD WORLD OF JACK STAFF #1
Written, art and cover by Paul Grist.
Beginning a brand-new era in the life of Britain's greatest hero! Castletown is home to giant robots, vampire reporters, victorian escape artists and also Britain's Greatest Hero. Welcome to the Weird World of Jack Staff!
John Smith is a builder. He also seems to be a superhero, only he doesn't know about that. The only thing he knows is that a lot of people want him dead. And the only weapon he has to protect himself with is a wooden stick...
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 20.
YOUNGBLOOD, VOL. 2: VOTED OFF THE ISLAND TP
Written by Joe Casey, art by Derec Donovan and Rob Liefeld, cover by Liefeld.
The brand-new Youngblood library continues with this latest collection. As Shaft and Co. go deep underground, the Televillain makes his move on a nation glued to the tube! And who is this all-new, all-different Youngblood team that's taken over the show? Are their Q-ratings high enough to take on the evil of Mayhem, Inc? All this and the secret of the mysterious Scion! Loaded with extra features! Collects Youngblood #5-#8.
104 pages, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 6.
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