WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010
IDW PUBLISHING FOR JUNE
JURASSIC PARK: REDEMPTION #1
Written by Bob Schreck, art by Nate Van Dyke, covers by Tom Yeates and Frank Miller.
It's been 13 years since little Tim and Lex Murphy escaped from the island of Isla Sorna, and recent public opinion has reversed, with the world clamoring for authorities to re-open Jurassic Park! With the help of their controversial Granddad's inheritance and their own sharp wits, a secret deal is struck to open a new park! This time they'll get it right... right? Bob Schreck makes his writing debut on this all-new tale.
32 pages, $3.99.
G.I. JOE: HEARTS AND MINDS #2
Written by Max Brooks, art by Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso, covers by Chaykin, Fuso.
From Max Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of WORLD WAR Z and masterful artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso comes the next generation of G.I. JOE and COBRA.
32 pages, $3.99.
G.I. JOE #19
Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Alex Cal, covers by Kelsey Shannon, Robert Atkins.
The M.A.S.S. Device tips the balance of power in the COBRA's favor in a big way. And Destro is a guest of Major Bludd in the COBRA gulag known as Section Ten. But Destro has a plan and that means a rising body count on the Siberian tundra.
32 pages, $3.99.
G.I. JOE: ORIGINS #16
Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Alex Cal, covers by Tom Feister, Cal.
The Origin of Zartan, Part 1: Who is Zartan? You may think you know the murderous master of disguise but you don't know the whole story! A hired killer under the command of the Baroness is dangerously compromised. He's offered the protection of COBRA and sent on a risky mission that ends with a scene that will have Joe fans talking for years. This one is 100% guaranteed to shock!
32 pages, $3.99.
G.I. JOE: COBRA #5
Written by Mike Costa, Christos N. Gage, art by Sergio Carrera, covers by Antonio Fuso, Ben Templesmith.
Now an ongoing series! After the revelation of a major character on the last page of the previous issue, what can you possibly expect from this issue of G.I. Joe: Cobra? How about the revelation of ANOTHER major character on the FIRST page? Costa and Gage begin an all-new storyline in a book that continues to dazzle readers and defy expectations.
32 pages, $3.99.
G.I. JOE: OPERATION HISS #5
Written by Brian Reed, art by Gianluca Gugliotta, covers by Joe Corroney, Augustin Padilla.
Major Bludd has convinced the United States government that G.I. Joe has gone rogue. One wrong move could spell disaster not just for the Joes, but for the whole world!
32 pages, $3.99.
G.I. JOE: SPECIAL MISSIONS, VOL. 1
Written by Larry Hama, art by Herb Trimpe, covers by Robert Atkins.
While the JOEs were busy being real American heroes, some of their secret operations eluded public record—but not anymore! Presenting G.I. JOE's SPECIAL MISSIONS, re-mastered, re-colored, and collected for the very first time! This volume collects #1–7, with a brand-new cover by Robert Atkins.
172 pages, $19.99.
TRANSFORMERS #8
Written by Mike Costa, art by Javier Saltares, covers by Don Figueroa, Saltares.
Spike Witwicky commands a unit specially trained to take down Transformers; he has single-handedly brokered peace between the U.S. and the Autobots. But there are secrets in his past that could jeopardize all of that. Good thing Spike's not the kind of guy who would recklessly endanger the entire world to settle a personal score, right?
32 pages, $3.99.
TRANSFORMERS: IRONHIDE #2
Written by Mike Costa, art by Casey Coller, covers by Marcelo Matere, Coller.
Stranded on modern-day Cybertron, Ironhide discovers he's the only functioning life-form on the planet. Oh, except for the Swarm.
32 pages, $3.99.
TRANSFORMERS: NEFARIOUS #4
Written by Simon Furman, art by Carlos Magno, covers by Brian Rood, Magno.
Even SOUNDWAVE's monumental patience has limits, and at last he goes fully on the offensive—staging a direct assault on The Initiative's base of operations. But the mysterious human organization always seems to have an extra trick up its sleeve, and this latest one's a real jaw-dropper! By Simon Furman and Carlos Magno.
32 pages, $3.99.
TRANSFORMERS: ALLSPARK ALMANAC, VOL. 2
Written by Jim Sorenson, Bill Foster, art by Various, covers by Marcelo Matere.
The AllSpark Almanac II captures the magic of the most whimsical TRANSFORMERS series ever with a wondrous examination of this amazing universe. This volume is packed with behind-the-scenes sketches, interesting facts, production artwork, and musings from the characters themselves. Relive the thrill of the final season of Animated and learn what might have been had the show continued. Hard-core fans and neophytes alike will find this an essential tome.
220 pages, $19.99.
TRANSFORMERS, VOLUME 1: FOR ALL MANKIND
Written by Mike Costa, art by Don Figueroa (a & c)
It's been three years since the devastating events of ALL HAIL MEGATRON. The Earth has been rebuilt, the AUTOBOTS are in hiding, and the next great era in the TRANSFORMERS saga is about to begin! Critically acclaimed writer Mike Costa is joined by superstar artist Don Figueroa for IDW's biggest book of the year—the launch of the first ongoing TRANSFORMERS title in five years!
152 pages, $19.99.
TRANSFORMERS: THE COVERS
By Various Artists (a)
Presenting all the TRANSFORMERS covers from the Robots in Disguise complete run of comics! This oversize hardcover features the art that your childhood memories are made of by such luminaries as Bill Sienkiewicz, Michael Golden, Mark Bright, Herb Trimpe, Don Perlin, Bob Budiansky, Tom Morgan, Jose Delbo, Pat Lee, Don Figueroa, James Raiz, Guido Guidi, EJ Su, Alex Milne, Ashley Wood, and others!
120 pages, $39.99.
THE MURDER OF KING TUT #1
Written by James Patterson, Alexander Irvine, art by Christopher Mitten, Ron Randall, covers by Darwyn Cooke, Mitten/Randall.
The Murder of King Tut adapts best-selling author James Patterson's NY Times Bestselling novel in this exciting new series. As we visit the Egyptian landscapes back in the time of the Boy King (with art by Christopher Mitten), we also follow the trials and tribulations of his discoverer, Howard Carter, as he searches tomb after tomb looking for what most other archeologists are certain doesn't exist, the Tomb of Tutankhamen and the clues to his controversial and mysterious death (art by Ron Randall)!
32 pages, $3.99.
YOURS TRULY, JACK THE RIPPER #1
Written by Robert Bloch, Joe R. Lansdale and John L. Lansdale, art and cover by Kevin Colden.
Psycho author Robert Bloch's seminal tale of the Ripper in then-contemporary times was originally published in Weird Tales in '43. Now it's getting adapted to comics for the first time ever, by acclaimed writer Joe R. Lansdale and John L. Lansdale, and featuring art and colors by Eisner-nominated artist Kevin Colden (Fishtown).
32 pages, $3.99.
SPIKE: THE DEVIL YOU KNOW #1
Written by Bill Williams, art by Chris Cross, covers by Franco Urru.
While out and about (drinking, naturally) Spike gets in trouble over a girl (of course) and finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy that involves Hellmouths, blood factories, and demons. Just another day in Los Angeles, really. But when devil Eddie Hope gets involved, they might just kill each other before getting to the bad guys.
32 pages, $3.99.
ANGEL #34
Written by Bill Willingham, Bill Williams, art by Brian Denham, David Messina, covers by Jenny Frison, David Messina.
In the Angel family "like father, like son" takes on a whole new meaning. With prophecies practically falling from the sky, Connor and Angel must figure out how to work together without getting back into bad habits. Meanwhile, Illyria's newfound interest in the prodigal son starts to get a little weird and the rest of the team wonders just what to do about ex-watcher Laura Kay Weathermill.
32 pages, $3.99.
ANGEL: BARBARY COAST #3
Written by David Tischman, art by Franco Urru (a) Urru, Frank Stockton.
Earthquakes. Dragons. Angel. Everything comes to a shattering conclusion as Angel's attempt to "cure" his newfound soul comes crashing down along with the rest of San Francisco. Plus, an old enemy shows just how long they've been watching him. Did we mention a dragon?
32 pages, $3.99.
STAR TREK: BURDEN OF KNOWLEDGE #1
Written by Scott Tipton and David Tipton, art by Federica Manfredi, covers by Manfredi, Joe Corroney.
The newest adventure of the classic Enterprise crew begins here! When a routine Federation diplomatic visit turns suddenly and unexpectedly violent, Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy find themselves kidnapped and halfway across the galaxy! A new Original Series-era miniseries from the creative team behind Spock: Reflections!
32 pages, $3.99.
STAR TREK: LEONARD MCCOY, FRONTIER DOCTOR #3
Written, art and covers by John Byrne.
A planet at war—but all is not as it seems. Especially not when Dr. McCoy finds himself face to face with someone who seems to be from the wrong century! This issue picks up threads from both the Assignment: Earth and Crew minis. Features two covers by Byrne, including a single-panel "gag" cover.
32 pages, $3.99.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: GHOSTS
Written by Zander Cannon, art by Javier Arnada, Joe Corroney, covers by Joe Corroney.
Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise respond to a distress call and find a terribly wounded scientist aboard a marooned ship. While evaluating the planet below (and its two warring nations) for possible Federation membership, Picard discovers to his horror that the survivor of the disaster is foreseeing his death. More so, Picard is rattled at being identified as one of the phantoms that haunts the seriously wounded researcher they rescued!
120 pages, $19.99.
WITCH & WIZARD #2
Written by Dara Naraghi, art by Victor Santos, covers by Fabio Moon.
The iron fist of the New Order has declared all magic banned from society, and sibling teenagers Whit & Wisty Allgood are on the run and using their magical powers to attempt to gain control of an inter-dimensional nowhere called Shadowland. But while Wisty faces a horde of Lost Ones—soulless creatures hungry for the warmth of the living—in Shadowland, her brother Whit finds himself in the N.O.'s stronghold, face-to-face with an even greater evil: The One Who Is The One! Continuing this brand-new story that takes place in the world from best-selling author James Pattersons' hit novel.
32 pages, $3.99.
PANTHEON #3
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Stephen Molnar, covers by The Sharp Brothers.
Created by TV and movie star, Michael Chiklis!
As Zeus races against time to gather his forces and find the remaining Olympians, the Secretary of Defense puts his dark plan into action! And who are all those zombified people and what are the creatures possessing them? Plus: a familiar face awakens from a coma and wants one thing: Revenge!
32 pages, $3.99.
GHOSTBUSTERS HOLIDAY SPECIAL: CON-VOLUTION!
Written by Keith Dallas and Jim Beard, art by Josh Howard, covers by Josh Howard, Nick Runge.
What can be more patriotic than spending the Fourth of July at... a comic book convention? That's Ray's thinking at least, although his fellow Ghostbusters think they're in for a boring day of cosplay. But when a dastardly demon with delusions of grandeur unleashes the fireworks, the Ghostbusters must stage a revolution of their own!
32 pages, $3.99.
THE LAST UNICORN #2
Written by Peter S. Beagle, Peter B. Gillis, art by Renae De Liz, covers by Frank Stockton, Renae De Liz.
Imprisoned in Mommy Fortuna's Midnight Carnival, the unicorn meets a strangely inept magician named Schmendrick, and a cast of strange beasts that may be more or less than they appear. The adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's beloved novel continues here!
32 pages, $3.99.
KILLING THE COBRA: CHINATOWN TROLLOP #2
Written by Mario Acevedo, art by Alberto Dose, covers by Pinturero, Alberto Dose.
From award-winning author Mario Acevedo and featuring the detective-vampire character Felix Gomez from his novel series, the adventure accelerates to a fever pitch. Felix hits the Han Cobras gangsters hard but he underestimates the craftiness of their leader, the wily and dangerous Jiang Chow, who turns to an unexpected source for revenge, a demonic shaman.
32 pages, $3.99.
BRAM STOKER'S DEATH SHIP #2
Written by Gary Gerani, art by Stuart Sayger, covers by Cliff Nielsen.
This issue the doomed Russian sea vessel, the Demeter, has begun its journey into a darkness that they will never return from! Expanding on the greatest vampire story ever written, Bram Stoker's Death Ship, chronicles the frightening ocean voyage from Transylvania to England as they unknowingly transport the most evil of evils. Each night the unsuspecting crew members of the ill-fated schooner vanish, victims of the undead thing that lies comatose in the ship's hold during daylight hours.
32 pages, $3.99.
WE WILL BURY YOU #4
Written by Brea Grant, Zane Grant, art by Kyle Strahm, covers by Nathan Fox.
With two new friends in tow, Mirah and Fanya make their way across New
York toward a ship in hopes escaping the undead. They use their charm
and wit to gain passage for themselves and their surviving sideshow
companions, but will this be a lovely sea cruise escape or a vacation
to hell? This tale of zombies in the Roaring ‘20s concludes here!
32 pages, $3.99.
FALLEN ANGEL OMNIBUS, VOL. 0
Written by Peter David, art and cover by David Lopez.
The complete original DC Comics run of Fallen Angel, created by Peter David and David Lopez, is collected in this massive omnibus! Collecting issues #1-21, experience the first chapters of this tale chronicling the sordid, shadowy world of Bete Noire, and its most recent inhabitant and apparent protector—Liandra, the Fallen Angel.
464 pages, $29.99.
TRIBES: THE DOG YEARS
Written by Michael Geszel, art and cover by Inaki Miranda.
Over a hundred years after a viral apocalypse shortened the human lifespan to 21 years, the remnants of humanity survive in small tribes amidst the junkyard ruins of the techno-industrial age. One day everything changes for Sundog of the Sky Shadows. Is there new hope for longer life? Can the condition, the "plague," be cured or reversed with the help of an "Immortal" from a city under the sea? Features gorgeous horizontal artwork by Inaki Miranda.
184 pages, $24.99.
LOVE AND CAPES, VOL. 2
Written, art and cover by Thom Zahler,
The Crusader and Abby are going to the chapel, and they're gonna get married. Along the way, though, there will be secret wars, evil twins, earthquakes, disasters, and the Crusader's ex-girlfriend, Amazonia. It's wedding planning, super hero-style. Collecting issues #7-12 of the Harvey nominated series.
