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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2010

IDW PUBLISING FOR FEBRUARY

STAR TREK: INFESTATION #1

Written by Scott Tipton, David Tipton, art by Casey Maloney, covers by John K. Snyder III, Casey Maloney with Gabriel Rodriguez.

The first-ever event in IDW Publishing's history crosses over into the Star Trek universe with this two-part, bi-weekly series! A routine visit to a colony world takes a horrifying turn when Admiral Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy find themselves surrounded by hordes of the undead! Spinning out of the pages of last month's Infestation, this series takes the crew of the Enterprise into a dark and deadly new direction!

32 pages, $3.99.

STAR TREK: INFESTATION #2

Written by Scott Tipton, David Tipton, art by Casey Maloney, covers by John K. Snyder III, Casey Maloney and Gabriel Rodriguez.

The second chapter of a bi-weekly Infestation tie-in! Admiral Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy fight for their lives against mobs of zombie colonists! Will they be able to prevent the Infestation from spreading throughout the Federation? And will they discover the greater threat behind the undead invasion in time to save themselves?

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS: INFESTATION #1

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Nick Roche, covers by John K. Snyder III, Nick Roche and Gabriel Rodriguez.

The biggest event in IDW Publishing's history infects the Transformers universe with this two-part, bi-weekly series written by Infestation architects Abnett and Lanning! BOOM! BAM! SMASH! Buildings are falling, and the dead are rising! When Big-Bad Galvatron crash lands on Earth, something ain't right. It's up to our 'Bots-in-blue to run to the rescue or... well... everyone to fight off not just Galvatron, but the zombie horde spreading through Las Vegas!

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS: INFESTATION #2

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Nick Roche, covers by John K. Snyder III, Nick Roche and Gabriel Rodriguez.

It's 106 miles to Vegas, They've got full tanks of gas, half a pack of energon, it's dark, and they're wearing disguises. HIT IT. Zombies are the latest show on the Vegas Strip, and it's going to be an action-packed battle of machine and mayhem to get this town cleaned up! Don't miss the conclusion of Transformers: Infestation!   The concluding issue of the bi-weekly Transformers Infestation tie-in!

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS #16

Written by Mike Costa, art by Don Figueroa, covers by Figueroa, Nick Roche.

Megatron's plan enters its second stage as the Autobots continue to fall under attack from heavily armed humans. Elsewhere, Starscream attempts to initiate a plan of his own with an old ally. Costa and Figueroa aren't bringing everyone out of this issue in one piece as the "Revenge of the Decepticons" continues!

32 pages, $3.99.

G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #163

Written by Larry Hama, art by S L Gallant, covers by Herb Trimpe, Rod Whigham.

Dark Snake Eyes brings Cobra straight to The Pit, bringing the battle to G.I. Joe's home turf. Can the Joes withstand the assault led by one of their own or will Cobra finally bring them to their knees?

32 pages, $3.99.

G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO, VOL. 1

Written by Larry Hama, art by Agustin Padilla.

The original G.I. Joe comic is back and by Larry Hama! After the Joes were disbanded, Cobra made their move -- with no G.I. Joe to stop them. The Reign of Cobra begins!

152 pages, $19.99.

G.I. JOE #27

Written by Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Robert Atkins.

"M.A.S.S. Destruction" concludes here with Snake Eyes and Helix stranded at the top of the world in a desperate battle against time, the elements and Cobra. Expect an armored vehicle battle on the frozen wastes of an Arctic wasteland like you've never seen before. And a chilling shock ending!

32 pages, $3.99.

G.I. JOE: COBRA #13

Written by Mike Costa, Christos N. Gage, art and cover by Antonio Fuso.

After the shocking events of last issue, all bets are off for the last chapter of Chuckles' undercover saga. He'll have to face enemies, friends... and, finally, himself. Costa, Gage, and Fuso finally bring one of the most shocking G.I. Joe stories of all time to a close, and not everyone is getting out alive.

32 pages, $3.99.

G.I. JOE: FUTURE NOIR

Written by Andy Schmidt, art and cover by Giacomo Bevilacqua.

And now, for something different: IDW and Hasbro present an all-new take on the famed soldiers that includes high-explosive action in anime-influenced "future noir" style! Join Duke, Scarlett, Snake Eyes and Helix as they take G.I. Joe into a mysterious investigation that's about to turn their world upside down! What is this Cobra cult? And how can it have Japan under its control? And, is that a giant snake stomping through Tokyo?

120 pages, black and white, $12.99.

G.I. JOE: RENEGADES, VOL. 1

Written by Marty Isenberg, art by various.

G.I. Joe is the world's best and last defense against the dark forces that haunt our planet. They are highly trained, highly skilled, highly effective, and highly motivated. In short, they are the best at what they do. But for the first time ever, in order to fight evil, our heroes have to become Renegades! Join Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, Tunnel Rat, Ripcord, and Snake Eyes as they lead a lone charge against Cobra, becoming fugitives of justice in the process! High-octane action, unbelievable stories, and action-packed battles set this G.I. Joe tour de force on high ground! It's G.I. Joe like you've never seen it before!

104 pages, $7.99.

G.I. JOE: RENEGADES, VOL. 2

Written by Marty Isenberg, art by various.

The high-octane action of the Rengade G.I. Joe team continues, in this adventure featuring your favorite G.I. Joe characters and their never-ending battle against the forces of evil! Join Duke, Snake Eyes, Scarlett and the rest of the team for a wild ride that takes the bull by the horns and hangs on for all its got!

104 pages, $7.99.

KILL SHAKESPEARE #1 HUNDRED PENNY PRESS EDITION

Written by Anthony Del Col, Conor McCreery, art and cover by Andy Belanger

Continuing our line of affordable reprints, making it easy for you to jump on and catch up with our greatest titles! Find out why everyone is talking about this brilliant re-imagining of the Bard, and his beloved characters. What Fables does for fairy tales, Kill Shakespeare does with the greatest writer of all time!

32 pages, $1.

TRANSFORMERS #1 HUNDRED PENNY PRESS EDITION

Written by Mike Costa, art and cover by Don Figueroa.

Re-visiting the launch of the ongoing series that kick-started a brand new era for the Transformers saga! The Earth has been rebuilt, the Autobots are in hiding, and fans will want to see where it all started!

32 pages, $1.

TRUE BLOOD #1

Written by Marc Andreyko & Michael McMillian , art by Joe Corroney, covers by Corroney, J. Scott Campbell.

"Tainted," part 1. Our friends in Bon Temps just can't seem to catch a break these days. Sookie Stackhouse's world is turned upside down when contaminated bottles of Tru Blood cause the Southern Vampire population to go berserk! Looks like those growing human/vampire tensions aren't going to simmer down anytime soon! But who (or what) is behind the bad "Blood"? And Hoyt plans to do what for Jessica?! The latest "head-turning" story arc of the True Blood comic series starts here!

32 pages, $3.99.

TRUE BLOOD, VOL. 1 HC: ALL TOGETHER NOW

Written by Alan Ball, David Tischman, Mariah Huehner, art by David Messina, covers by Joe Corroney.

Blood and sex mix on a hot rainy night at Merlotte's, when Sookie and her friends are trapped by a vengeful spirit who feeds on shame. People die and dirty secrets are revealed as Sookie, Bill, Eric, Sam, Tara, Jason, and Lafayette and are all coerced to dig deep and tell painful memories from their past -- those things we all have locked within us that we never tell another living soul! Bon Temps, Louisiana has never been stranger, or more twisted, in a story co-plotted by True Blood series creator Alan Ball!

160 pages, $24.99.

JERICHO #4

Written by Matthew Federman, art by Matt Merhoff, covers by Scott West.

The return of Jericho! The final three issues of the series begins here! Under interrogation by his allied States captors, terror mastermind John Smith reveals his story: a full account of the motives, methods, and betrayals that resulted in the destruction of twenty-three American cities. From his recruitment by Jennings and Rall to his showdown with Robert Hawkins, Smith details how his thirst for revenge brought a nation to the brink of civil war.

32 pages, $3.99.

JERICHO REDUX

Written by Dan Shotz, Robert Levine, Jason M. Burns, art by Alejandro F. Giraldo, Matt Merhoff, covers by Scott West.

Continuing right where the Jericho Season 2 television cliffhanger ended! This specially priced edition collects the first three issues in one affordable package, to prep you for the series' continuation, also available this month. Jake Green and Robert Hawkins are in the safe haven of Texas with the last remaining bomb from the first attack. From amidst the chaos, they're contacted by John Smith, the mastermind behind the first strike, seeking aid. As the Cheyenne army bears down on them, they must decide whether to side with their former enemy to fight a greater one...

72 pages, $7.99.

JOHN BYRNE'S NEXT MEN #3

Written, art and cover by John Byrne.

Were you wondering what happened to Bethany? Find out this issue, as another layer is removed from the mystery -- and perhaps another is added! Meanwhile, the rest of the gang faces new threats and old!

32 pages, $3.99.

JURASSIC PARK: THE DEVILS IN THE DESERT #2

Written, art and cover by John Byrne.

The nature of the dinosaur terror reveals itself and the Feds have started to get involved. That's little consolation to young Tyler, who is determined to find out what happened to his disappeared dad... a quest that leads him directly into a nest of hungry dino mouths! Can Sheriff Tobias and his men save Tyler before it's too late? John Byrne continues his unique take on the world of Jurassic Park!  

32 pages, $3.99.

ANGEL #42

Written by David Tischman, Mariah Huehner, art by Elena Casagrande, cover by Jenny Frison.

Illyria finds Angel in deep trouble, and Angel finds Illyria... altered. The two of them must confront Wolfram & Hart, and the Big Bad, if they have any hope of rescuing L.A. Of course, it's not nearly that simple, and Illyria must make a sacrifice so Angel can do what he does best: be a hero.

32 pages, $3.99.

ANGEL: ILLYRIA #4

Written by Scott Tipton, Mariah Huehner, art by Elena Casagrande, covers by Jenny Frison.

Reclaiming some of what she had lost, Illyria must choose between what she was and who she could become. Her choice comes at a price... as well as a final farewell she never thought she'd make.

32 pages, $3.99.

FALLEN ANGEL: RETURN OF THE SON #2

Written by Peter David, art and cover by J.K. Woodward.

Enoch has returned. Enoch, the oldest living being to walk the Earth, and the only former Magistrate to walk freely beyond the confines of Bete Noire. Both the Fallen Angel and her son, Jude, want to know how he's managed it, each for their own reasons. But the answer could mean the beginning of the end for Bete Noire... and possibly everything else.

32 pages, $3.99.

ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL PREMIERE EDITION, VOL. 1

Written by Brian Lynch, Joss Whedon, art by Franco Urru, Nick Runge, Stephen Mooney, covers by Tony Harris.

Issues #1–17 of Angel: After the Fall are collected here, in this Premiere Edition hardcover! Dive in as series writer Brian Lynch and Angel overlord Joss Whedon tell the tale of what happened to Angel & Co. on the night that Wolfram & Hart sent their minions into the alley in "Not Fade Away."

432 pages, $100.

SPIKE #5

Written by Brian Lynch, art by Stephen Mooney, cover by Nick Runge.

When the going gets tough, the tough call in a witch. Featuring....Willow!

32 pages, $3.99.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS #4

Written by John Rogers, art by Andrea Di Vito, covers by Tyler Walpole, Randy Green.

The penultimate chapter of Shadowplague! The danger grows as Fell's Five descend deeper and deeper into the dwarven ruins. Join us as John Rogers and Andrea Di Vito forge ahead with their thrilling adventures of swords and sorcery.

32 pages, $3.99.

DARK SUN #2

Written by Alex Irvine, art by Peter Bergting, covers by Andy Brase.

The post-apocalyptic Dungeons & Dragons setting's first ever comic continues! Beneath a crimson sun lie wastelands of majestic desolation and cities of cruel splendor where life hangs by a thread. Welcome to Athas! In Part 2 of "Ianto's Tomb," a runaway gladiator and part-time slave hunter slog their way across the Athasian desert toward the city of Tyr... and more trouble.

32 pages, $3.99.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLASSICS: FORGOTTEN REALMS VOL. 1 TPB

Written by Jeff Grubb, art and cover by Rags Morales.

The classic DC Comics Forgotten Realms series is collected in trade paperback form for the first time! This action-packed volume collects the first eight issues.

204 pages, $19.99.

DOCTOR WHO #2

Written by Tony Lee, art by Richard Piers Rayner, covers by Tommy Lee Edwards, photo.

"Ripper's Curse," Part 1 of 3: This is it! No alternate worlds, no dreams or virtual cities -- it's the first time ever that the Doctor goes up against JACK THE RIPPER! When the Doctor, Rory, and Amy find themselves in Whitechapel in 1888, they become part of a murder hunt for Jack himself -- or should that be Jack ITself? *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

32 pages, $3.99.

DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS: THE SEVENTH DOCTOR #1

Written by Simon Furman, art by John Ridgway, Tim Perkins, covers by Robert Hack.

IDW's newly recolored reprints of classics Doctor Who tales return with the Seventh Doctor! In "A Cold Day in Hell," the reptillian ICE WARRIORS are hell-bent on freezing a luxury planet, with only the Doctor and his companions standing in their way! Features an all-new cover by Robert Hack and new colors by Charlie Kirchoff.

32 pages, $3.99.

DOC MACABRE #3

Written by Steve Niles, art and cover by Bernie Wrightson.

After conducting experiments to detect artificial ghost hauntings, Doc Macabre and his robot pal, Lloyd, finally track down the culprit. With solid leads and advice from Dead, She Said's Coogan and The Ghoul, young Doc Macabre is ready to confront the Swami of Real Estate. Laughs and horrors abound! Features the concluding prose short by Steve Niles, too!

32 pages, $3.99.

EDGE OF DOOM #4

Written by Steve Niles, art and cover by Kelley Jones.

A chilling tale filled to the brim of shock and awesomeness... an FBI agent named Pete is being taken on his last boat ride on the bayou, as his cover is blown and his now former buddies in the mob are making sure he never talks again! It being their favorite "dumping grounds" for situations like this... they may just discover that tonight might prove to be one too many bodies for the swamp to accommodate.

32 pages, $3.99.

LOCKE & KEY: KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #5

Written by Joe Hill, art and cover by Gabriel Rodriguez.

"Detectives," Part 1. Illusions will be smashed and good people will be destroyed in a shattering two-part story that changes everything. Tyler Locke begins, finally, to consider what he knows about the terrifying but mysterious enemy that has harrowed the Locke family for months -- only to find that all the evidence points to a single suspect: Zack Wells.

32 pages, $3.99.

DOORWAYS #4

Written by George R.R. Martin, art by Stefano Martino, covers by Martino, Rebecca Wrigley.

Trapped in a reality where oil doesn't exist. Chased by murderous gangs and inhuman manhounds. An impossible distance to cover before reaching the next Doorway in time. Tom and Cat have come a long way since they first met, but things just keep getting worse. With no friends and alone in a strange world, Tom and Cat have no one to rely on but themselves. The stakes have never been higher than in this concluding chapter!

32 pages, $3.99.

LOVE AND CAPES: EVER AFTER #1

Written, art and cover by Thom Zahler.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, comicdom's favorite super-couple moves to IDW for an all-new, five-issue miniseries! Mark and Abby are balancing both home and work, except that they need to find a new home and for once, it's Abby's job that's becoming a problem. Plus, the team-up you've all been waiting for: Mark and Abby double-date with Darkblade and Amazonia!

32 pages, $3.99.

IRON SIEGE #2

Written by James Abraham and Andrew Hong, art by Trevor Goring, covers by Tim Bradstreet.

How do you defeat an army of monsters when all you have for help... are your sworn enemies? This is the situation that faces our stranded unit as they fight through the haunted streets of a french village to save the life of their German POW. But while our soldiers discover a possible weakness in the monsters' defenses and begin crafting a plan to escape this nightmare, their reluctant leader Sgt. Delacey, is faced with a decision no soldier should have to make. Presented in Golden Age size with 27 pages of story and a cover by Tim Bradstreet!

32 pages, $3.99.

KILL SHAKESPEARE #9

Written by Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col, art by Andy Belanger, covers by Kagan McLeod.

And thus the Bard appears! As Richard's massive army confronts the rebel Prodigals, Hamlet reaches the end of his quest - the mysterious Globe Woods, fabled home of the wizard-god, Shakespeare. But what the Dane discovers in the darkness of the forest is not at all what he expected, putting Juliet, Othello and all the Prodigals in mortal danger.

32 pages, $3.99.

THE SUICIDE FOREST #3

Written by El Torres, art and cover by Gabriel Hernandez.

The legend of the Aokigahara forest (which lies just outside of Tokyo), says that those who have committed suicide in the massive wilderness are cursed to have their souls trapped within its very roots. Unfortunately for Alan, his girlfriend, Masami, committed her suicide there and she's now on a vengeful mission to ruin his life!

32 pages, $3.99.

POPEYE: THE BEST COMIC BOOK STORIES OF BUD SAGENDORF

Written, art and cover by Bud Sagendorf.

There are three genius incarnations of Popeye, the comic strip by E.C. Segar, the animations by Max Fleischer, and -- unknown to many -- the brilliant 1940s and '50s comic book stories by Bud Sagendorf! Comics historian Craig Yoe collects and beautifully packages the best of the best of Sagendorf's thrilling and roll-on-the-floor laughing tales. See the Sea Hag, Bluto, and, of course, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, and Sweepea join Popeye in exciting adventures -- and brilliant comic book stories. Sagendorf penned these tales with love and skill -- even adding some of his own unique characters.

176 pages, $29.99.

FISH POLICE, VOL. 1 TPB

Written, art and cover by Steve Moncuse.

Steve Moncuse's fondly remembered classic from the black and white explosion is collected here for the first time in more than 20 years. Hugely successful, and even becoming a Saturday morning cartoon, Moncuse's opus features a wide array of memorable characters alongside intricate and intriguing storylines! Meet Joe Gill, a Fish Police officer, the beautiful (but deadly!) Angelfish, Dr. Calamari, and the evil organization know only as... S.Q.U.I.D!

112 pages, $14.99.

THE ART OF GEORGE PEREZ

Written, art and cover by George Perez.

Desperado and IDW are proud to present a retrospective volume devoted to the entire career of one of today's most popular artists, George Perez. This book offers readers and fans a chance to witness his immense and sensational career from his early days at Marvel to his glory days at DC where he co-created the New Teen Titans, which rivaled the X-Men in popularity at the time, and revitalized Wonder Woman as both writer and artist. This volume covers his return to the Avengers, as well as his resurgence at CrossGen and his own independent projects. This tome also offers glimpses of previously never-before-seen material from his files and sketchbooks, private commissioned work, as well as beautifully reproduced images of his personal favorites with insights into his life and creative process. This book is a necessity for any George Perez fan, as well as for anyone who truly appreciates comic books in general.

256 pages, $49.99. (Signed and numbered limited edition, $79.99).

WHITE VIPER

Written by Frank McLaughlin and Erin Holroyd, art by Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin, cover by Giordano.

Raised from birth in the martial arts as her people's defender and hero, a young girl survives an attack by a ruthless warlord to pioneer a revolution that must take back what is theirs by birthright. The White Viper™ was the first creator-owned effort from the classic artistic team of Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin. Dick and Frank are joined on the writing front by Hollywood writer Erin Holroyd, making her comics debut.

148 pages, $19.99.

PHOENIX WITHOUT ASHES

Written by Harlan Ellison, art by Alan Robinson, cover by John K. Snyder III.

Harlan Ellison, one of the Grand Masters of science fiction and a multiple Hugo-, Nebula-, and Edgar Award-winner, returns to his roots with the graphic novel, Phoenix Without Ashes. The year is 2785, and Devon, a farmer banished for challenging his community's Elders, discovers a secret that changes everything he knew about his home and leads him on a quest to solve a mystery beyond his comprehension before his entire world is destroyed in cataclysm.

104 pages, $21.99. (Signed and numbered limited edition, $75).

STARSTRUCK HC

Written by Elaine Lee, art and cover by Michael Kaluta.

The classic, galactic-spanning saga of Starstruck, the renowned stage play/radio drama/heady science fiction classic, continues!

Collecting all 13 issues of the completely remastered Starstruck series by Elaine Lee and Michael Wm. Kaluta. 280 pages of Starstruck and Galactic Girl Guides adventures, covers, pin-ups, glossary, postcards, and so much more! The first truly comprehensive collection of this material in a grand, over-sized hardcover edition. This beautiful book features some of the finest art ever by put to paper by Kaluta, including many pages that were never printed in the original run. Additionally, Kaluta painstakingly added approximately 20% of art to nearly every page to ensure the aspect ratio of the comic would be consistent and correct. The end result is unlike anything you've ever experienced, a head-spinning, synapse-snapping, soul-searing ride to a world like no other... the world of Starstruck.

360 pages, $49.99.

THE PLANE STORY

Written, art and cover by Kevin Sacco.

A modern-day Bildungsroman, The Plane Story follows young artist Kevin Sacco as he inches his way into the New York commercial art scene of the 1970s. Along the way, we are introduced to his Communist-turned-ad exec father, a mother he never knew he had, a cigarette smoking guardian angel, and a bevy of characters that all influence his fate. The Plane Story tells the universal story of a young man with a dream as he encounters the world's complicated realities. Think Mad Men meets A Contract With God in this wacky memoir in which the narrator/hero finds his greatest inspiration from New York's Everyman.

128 pages, $19.99.

LONE JUSTICE, VOL. 2

Written by Robert Tinnel, art by Mark Wheatley.

Fire! Blood! Sex! Corruption! Flying fists and burning lead! The romance of adventure and the conflict of romance. They called it "Black Tuesday" -- October 29, 1929, when share prices on the New York Stock Exchange collapsed. By winter the homeless were crowding the Hooverville camps, and once-wealthy men were walking the streets. This is the story of one man's journey from wealth and power -- to poverty and another sort of power -- as his city is blasted by a spree of lawlessness. They called him Lone Justice. And his story is the stuff of legend... and it concludes here.

136 pages, $19.99.

THE ORIGINAL JOHNSON, VOL. 2

Written, art and cover by Trevor Von Eeden.

The awe-inspiring conclusion to Trevor Von Eeden's The Original Johnson, the controversial graphic novel biography of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion of the world and international celebrity. This volume concludes the breathtaking adventure of historical importance even more vital for our time.

$19.99.

X-9: SECRET AGENT CORRIGAN, VOL. 2

Written byArchie Goodwin, art and cover by Al Williamson.

Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson's classic adventure comic strip collects over 800 comic strips, from September 1, 1969 through April 8, 1972. Each strip beautifully rendered with delicate precision by master craftsman, Williamson, and elegantly scribed by master wordsmith, Goodwin. Williamson began his legendary career at the fabled EC Comics in the early 1950s. He would go on to a brilliant career spanning six decades, bringing to life through his magic brush: Flash Gordon, Star Wars, Secret Agent Corrigan, and many others. Goodwin's career included editorial stints at DC, Warren and Marvel Comics. At both Warren and Marvel he was editor-in-chief. Goodwin teamed with Williamson, a favorite collaborator, on the Star Wars newspaper strip as well as Corrigan.

304 pages, black and white, $49.99.




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