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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009

IMAGE COMICS FOR FEBRUARY

CHOKER #1

Written by Ben McCool, art and cover by Ben Templesmith.

A deliciously skewed tale of hardboiled noir. Johnny "Choker" Jackson, once one of Shotgun City's most promising police officers, is a bitter private detective with a terrible case of Alien Hand Syndrome. But he's unexpectedly been offered a job back on the force: provided he can nail a twisted drug dealer selling a very exclusive product, that is.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 10.

SPAWN #200

Written by Todd McFarlane and Robert Kirkman, art by McFarlane, Greg Capullo, Danny Miki and others, covers by McFarlane, Capullo, David Finch, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Marc Silvestri and Ashley Wood.

In June of 1992 the first issue of Todd McFarlane's Spawn hit bookshelves in record numbers. Now, 17 years later, the new Spawn, Jim Downing, comes head to head with the biggest enemy of the Spawn universe, with his new sidekick Clown. Can this dynamite duo team up long enough to survive the return of a ruthless Spawn villain? And what happens when God gets into the action? This double-sized issue is jam packed with over a dozen of comic's greatest creative talents. Spawn #200 features the long awaited return of McFarlane and Capullo to interior artwork!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 24.

HAUNT #5

Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Greg Capullo, Ryan Ottley and Todd McFarlane, covers by McFarlane and Ottley.

The first story arc concludes! More is revealed involving Kurt's death, and it puts Daniel and Kurt at odds once again. A mole is exposed within The Agency and Haunt must come to a decision involving his future. Do not miss the stunning end to the introductory arc of this hot new series.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.

IMAGE UNITED #0

Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Erik Larsen, Ryan Ottley and Whilce Portacio, cover by Larsen and Portacio.

Prelude to the crossover event! Meet Fortress, the new character created by Portacio for Image United! He's trapped in a suit that gives him seemingly limitless power that he can barely control, which leads to a confrontation with the Image Universe's favorite cop: Savage Dragon!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.

INVINCIBLE RETURNS #1

Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker and Fco Plascencia, covers by Darwin Cooke, Erik Larsen and Ryan Ottley.

At long last, Invincible returns to his original costume! After the shocking events of the Invincible War and the cataclysmic battle with Conquest, Invincible is ready to turn the page to a bold new era: just in time for The Viltrumite War, starting in next month's Invincible #71! This special self-contained issue will bring readers new and old up to speed. If you've never read Invincible, now is the time to dive in! And if you've been reading since the beginning: You know it's all been leading up to this moment!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 17.

CHASE: VARIANT ONE-SHOT (IS ALL I NEED)

Written by Rich Johnston, art by Saverio Tenuta and Bagwell, covers by Bagwell and Rob Liefeld.

A balls-to-the-wall blockbuster action comic starring the four-armed genetically altered assassin, Chase Variant, as she tries to fulfill her missions while stopping rival governments from trying to collect her for themeselves. But all the time her every action is predicted by a very familiar card game being played by unknown assailants, challenging Chase's belief in self-determinism. This is Michael Bay meets Rene Descartes, Tomb Raider meets Annie Hall.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 3.

COLT NOBLE AND THE MEGALORDS (ONE-SHOT)

Written by Tim Seeley, art by Mike Dimaygua, cover by Tim Selley and Dominic Marco.

Seeley brings his web comic to the printed page! Welcome to Planet Solus: a world of magic, monsters and high technology! It's also home to Prince Jaysen, an average 15-year-old with hormones afire! Jaysen finds the mystical figure of action, an artifact that allows him to transform into Colt Noble, Paladin of Power, just as his father, the King is taken hostage by a rag tag crew of would be evil overlords! Will he use the powerful body to save his world from the forces of darkness, or will he just try to get laid? It's Space opera meets teen sex comedy! This collection contains the entire story, sketches, and pin ups, pluse a print exclusive tale featuring the origin of the Animaliens!

64 pages, $5.99, in stores on Feb. 10.

THE PERHAPANAUTS: MOLLY'S STORY (ONE-SHOT)

Written by Todd Dezago and Scott Weinstein, art and cover by Jason Copland, flip cover by Craig Rousseau.

Finally it can be told! Revealing the tragic tale of the Perhapanauts' resident ghost -- Molly MacAllister -- and how she came to be! Stand alone story! You don't need to know any continuity or anything!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Feb. 17.

POPGUN, VOL. 4 OGN

By Jock, Jeffery Brown, Erik Larsen, Tom Scioli, Jm Ken Niimura, Frank Stockton, Jessica Fink, Salgood Sam, Matteo Scalera, Chris Moreno, Mark Andrew Smith, Derek McCulloch, Jeremy Tinder, Elizabeth Genco and more, cover by Ben Templesmith.

Popgun is back with another eclectic collection of established fan favorite creators and rising stars coming together for a new edition of the Harvey Award-winning graphic mix tape! From high-octane action to heart-tugging drama to laugh-out-loud comedy, this collection has comics you'll love: over 500 full color pages of them!

512 pages, $29.99, in stores on Feb. 10.

MATILDA TURNIP'S ENDLESS BELLY BUTTON HC

Written by Bethany James Leigh Shady, art and cover by Joshua Peters.

One day Matilda Turnip discovered that her belly button was a magical portal that all sorts of amazing things could emerge from! Each item takes her on a new adventure where she meets new friends...and a pleasant surprise of someone from her past.

32 pages, $12.99.

INVINCIBLE, VOL. 12: STILL STANDING TP

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

Angstrom Levy finally attacks, and the world has never been in more danger! Guest-starring the entire Image Universe... and that's just the lead-in for Conquest! Invincible faces his most deadly threats yet in this can't miss volume of the critically acclaimed series.

168 pages, $16.99, in stores on Feb. 17.

LOADED BIBLE: BOOK ONE TP (NEW PRINTING)

Written by Tim Seeley, art by Mike Norton, Mark Englert and Nate Bellegarde, cover by Skottie Young.

Back in print! In the near future, nuclear Holy War has decimated North America and humanity's last stronghold is the dome metropolis of New Vatican City. When vampires attack, the Church turns to a clone of Jesus Christ Himself to protect them! But all is not as it seems for the Test Tube Messiah, as he's drawn into a web of betrayal, bloodshed and seduction! Includes an extensive sketchbook, pin ups by hot artists and a reprint of the original Loaded Bible short story by Ultimate Iron Man artist Steve Kurth.

168 pages, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 3.

PAX ROMANA TP (NEW PRINTING)

Written, art and cover by Jonathan Hickman.

Back in print! From the mind of 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 5,000 men sent on an impossible mission to change the past and save the future. Collects issues Pax Romana #1-4.

136 pages, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 3.

VIKING, VOL. 1 HC

Written by Ivan Brandon, art and cover by Nic Klein.

The most violent criminal underworld in history! Fine and Egil, brothers - one bad, one worse - are trying to stab and steal their way to a seat at the table. Two men at war with the world around them, but today's the day the world fights back! From the writer of Cross Bronx comes a crime book for the 9th Century.

144 pages, $24.99, in stores on Feb. 24.

THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #22

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

"Legacy," Part Two. Mecha-Maid's life is torn apart as the greatest threat she's ever faced comes in the form ofÖ her own daughter?! It's a story Gary Hampton, The Astounding Wolf-Man knows all too well... and yet another common thread to bond this unlikely couple together. All this and more in the ramp-up to the monumental 25th issue!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.

CHEW #9

Written by John Layman, art and cover by Rob Guillory.

"International Flavor," Part Four. WTF, vampires?!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.

COWBOY NINJA VIKING #5

Written by AJ Lieberman, art and cover by Riley Rossmo.

You know how solicitations sometimes read, "This is the issue that changes everything!" Well, #5 is the issue that changes everything. After coming face-to-face with a Triplet he thought he already killed and a shootout with a gun-slinging hairstylist, the only question is will Cowboy Ninja Viking be left alive to enjoy it?

24 pages, $3.50, in stores on Feb. 24.

ELEPHANTMEN #25

Written by Richard Starkings, art by Moritat, cover by Boo Cook.

"Questionable Things, " Part Two. MAPPO agents are at loose in Los Angeles. Information Agents Hip Flask and Ebony Hide must work with the LAPD to track them down and route out the sleeper cell controlling them. But who is Blackthorne?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Feb. 10.

EXISTENCE 3.0 #4

Written by Nick Spencer, art and cover by Ron Salas.

The explosive, twist-filled finale to one of the best-reviewed series of the year! Jenny, Marko, and Helen are trapped, backs to the wall as their assorted enemies come in for the kill. But Jenny has a plan of her own, and the shocking revelation it brings will take everyone by surprise!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Feb. 17.

FORGETLESS #3

Written by Nick Spencer, art by W. Scott Forbes and Marley Zarcone, cover by Forbes.

So, how exactly does a struggling model become a professional killer? And what happens when said model-turned-killer ends up getting trashed and shooting the wrong guy ñ the really wrong guy? The party's just getting started at Forgetless club night, but for our girl Sara, it might already be over.

32 pages, $3.50.

GOD COMPLEX #3

Written by Michael Avon Oeming and Daniel Berman, art by John Broglia, cover by Oeming.

Titans clash when Paul dukes it out with none other than Hercules in order to save the beautiful Sophia from the clutches of the god's minions! And the action doesn't stop there - For Paul, even saving the damsel in distress is complex!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.

GODLAND #32

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

Book Thirty-Two: Meta-Rumble in the Asphalt Jungle. The secret origin of Friedrich Nickelhead -- AKA an origin of Kafka-eqsue proportions!

<24 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.

JERSEY GODS #11

Written by Glen Brunswick, art and cover by Dan McDaid.

"Thunder Road," Part One. Zoe is super-charged -- and she's about to take Barock down! Never let your girlfriend borrow your super-powers. Sinister forces are lining up against our favorite Jersey couple that threaten to destroy their unionÖand their very lives as well. It all begins here!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Feb. 24.

KING CITY #7

Written, art and cover by Brandon Graham.

Joe and Earthling the cat go deep in the city to steal the brains right out of a woman's head. Meanwhile, Pete desperately searches for the extraterrestrial girl he betrayed. King City fans take notice: This installment marks the beginning of never-before-published chapters in the King City saga!

32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.

THE MICE TEMPLAR: DESTINY #7

Written by Bryan J.L. Glass and Michael Avon Oeming, art by Victor Santos, covers by Oeming and Santos/Veronica Gandini.

"Seizing Destiny." Karic comes to a momentous decision regarding his fate, challenging even Cassius's faith in him, and setting both on a collision with destiny; reckless, audacious, and a bold course of action that will change everything. While at the capital, the scheming handmaiden Alexis defies the royal consort Lorelie, and sets her sights on Leito in the dungeons below the palace. And the bats send an emissary to entreat with King Icarus, making their own move at last in the delicate game of competing powers.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.

ORC STAIN #2

Written, art and cover by James Stokoe.

"The Chopping Block." Uneasy graverobbers One-Eye and Pointyface return from looting the mountains to Skrubtown, an orc gang stronghold. There, they must pay tribute to the local boss, "The Norman," or face his blood soaked chopping block.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 10.

SAVAGE DRAGON #157

Written, art and cover by Erik Larsen.

"Dragon War," Part Three. The Vicious Circle gets an upgrade -- and Savage Dragon has never faced greater odds. This war just went nuclear!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Feb. 3.

THE SWORD #22

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

Dara and Malia clash in New York City. Malia gives Dara more insight into Demetrios' past, in hopes of deterring her from avenging her father. How will Dara react? And how will the people react to this battle of epic proportions?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.

THE WALKING DEAD #70

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

Behind these walls everyone has their place; everyone has their job. There is no danger, there are no threats... everyone has hope. Will it last?

32 pages, black and white, $2.99.

THE WEIRD WORLD OF JACK STAFF #2

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, in stores on Feb. 24.



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