TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011
IMAGE COMICS FOR NOVEMBER
GUNS AND DINOS #1
Writter, art and cover by Frank Cho.
With a catastrophic fossil fuel shortage looming, several scientific and military groups are hard at work trying to find alternative fuel sources and modes of transportation to keep the United States military machine running. A small group of quantum scientists and engineers have made a breakthrough in transportation: space folding. Things go awry on its maiden voyage, though, and instead of teleporting the soldiers across the lab, it sends the entire military base back in time Ð withÊdisastrousÊresults!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
HEART #1
Written by Blair Butler, art and cover by Kevin Mellon.
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Mixed Martial Arts and comics collide when an office drone named Oren "Rooster" Redmond follows his older brother into the fiercely competitive world of professional MMA. With nothing left to lose, Oren hopes to find his purpose in fighting Ð but does passion equal proficiency? ÊDoes Oren truly have the heart of a champion? Find out in the first chapter of this four-issue series.
32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 2..
BLOOD RED DRAGON #1
Written by Jon Goff, art by Carlo Soriano and Crimelab Syndicate, cover by Soriano.
Conceived by legendary storyteller, Stan Lee! Developed by comic book revolutionary, Todd McFarlane!
Inspired by worldwide musical icon, Yoshiki!
As an overwhelming force of darkness prepares for an epic assault on reality, one man must call upon a power beyond his control to stand against the rising tide of OblivionÉ
Enter the Blood Red Dragon.
With his life suddenly thrown into chaos, Yoshiki must come to grips with the devastating powers at his command. But, with time running out, he must also discern friend from foe, as new players in the war with Oblivion make themselves known, and dark assassins continue their assault on the lyrical heart of humanity.
Ê The end of all things begins here!
24 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 2, limited print run of 5,000 copies.
ARTIFACTS #14
Written by Ron Marz, art and cover by Stjepan Sejic.
Now ongoing!
The Top Cow Universe irrevocably changed by the event of ARTIFACTS #13, and while the event is over, the story continues. Tom Judge, bearer of the Rapture, can't get the feeling out of his head that something is horribly wrongÉ with everything. The longtime WITCHBLADE team of RON MARZ (MAGDALENA, SHINKU) and STJEPAN SEJIC (ANGELUS) reunite to tell the ongoing saga of the Top Cow Universe itself.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
MUDMAN #1
Written, art and cover by Paul Grist.
It's the first day back at school for Owen Craig, and it's not going too well. He's been run over, got detention, and his police officer father has been taken prisoner by armed bank robbers.
And now his body seems to be turning into mudÉ
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 16.
GIANT-SIZE ELEPHANTMEN #1
Written b Richard Starkings, art by Axel Medellin, covers by J. Scott Campbell, Nei Ruffino and Axel Medellin.
Complete this issue: "Man and Elephantman." Campbell's beautiful tri-fold cover art wraps around the complete, sold out Elephantmen: Man and Elephantman story arc, previewed in The Walking Dead #86. Read the whole story and see what everyone was talking about!
68 pages, $5.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
THE INFINITE HORIZON #6
Written by Gerry Duggan, art and cover by Phil Noto.
Finally complete! The war-weary soldier must summon the strength for one final, bloody battle to save his wife and son from criminals.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
HACK/SLASH ANNUAL 2011: HATCHET/SLASH
Written by Benito Cereno, art by Ariel Zucker-Brull, covers by Tim Seeley, Mark Englert and Ariel Zucker-Brull.
The biggest stars in comic book horror meet the biggest star in independent horror films as cassie and vlad meet hatchet's victor crowley! In the Louisiana Bayou, the murderous ghost of Victor Crowley is maiming tourists in creatively horrible ways. But in his blind murderous rampage, he may have created something worse than himself! Now, Cassie and Vlad are back in New Orleans, and it won't be long before baseball bat meets hatchet and deformed mutant meets deformed mutant!
48 pages, $4.99, in stores Nov. 2.
SHAKY KANE'S MONSTER TRUCK
Written, art and cover by Shaky Kane.
Get your motor rolling and head out along comic book Route 666!
Taking it's stylistic cues from the silver age of comics, this graphic road movie pans out over 50 continuous panels, taking the reader on aÊhallucinogenicÊjourney into the very hinterland of popular culture. Deluxe, recolored, remastered second printing of the WISHBONE STUDIO cult classic.
108 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
OUR LOVE IS REAL
Written by Sam Humphries, art and cover by Steven Sanders.
The future is here! Plantsexuals riot in the streets for equal rights. Humans fall in love with dogs. And crystals are more than just jewelry.ÊA chance encounter on the job changes a riot cop's life forever as he finds himself caught in a bizarre love triangle that blurs romance, crime, and lust beyond recognition.Ê
24 pages, black and white, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
PILOT SEASON: MISDIRECTION #1
Written by Filip Sablik, art by Chris Dibari, cover by Micahel Gaydos.
Vince Martinez raced cars for a living, now he can't even drive. A tragic mistake took Vince from the height of success to losing his career, his family & his freedom. When he is unwittingly made the getaway driver for a bank robbery gone wrong, will Vince head back to jail or show the world why he was NASCAR's hottest driver in one of the heaviest trafficked cities in the US.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
PILOT SEASON: THEORY OF EVERYTHING #1
Written by Dan Casey, art by Thomas Nachlik, cover by Erik Jones.
Charles Witten is a brilliant scientist capable of inventing devices that will change our world. Unfortunately, most of the scientific community thinks he's a crackpot. As does the government, untilÉ a precision team of heist men rob a bank in Switzerland using what appears to be Witten's dimension hopping technology. Technology that Witten designed, but never completedÉ
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
PILOT SEASON: ANONYMOUS #1
Written by Alan McElroy, art by Michael Montenat, cover by Erik Jones.
Marcus Walsh was an elite Special Forces soldier involved in black ops all over the world. Wet work like this takes its toll and Marcus wanted out, but this wasn't a job you quit. There was only one way out. Now believed dead and completely anonymous, Walsh struggles to use his black ops skills to atone for his past sins.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
PILOT SEASON: SERAPH #1
Written by Lance Briggs and Phil Hester, art and cover by Joe Luis.
The angelic warrior now known only as Seraph was once a sinner. After living a life of selfishness and sin, personal tragedy drove him to kill himself. Plucked on his way to Hell by Heaven, the man was made Heaven's soldier in an endless battle. Charged with fighting an ancient war, but bound by God's law, can Seraph triumph over opponents not restricted in the same way and regain his faith in the process?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
THOUGHT BUBBLE ANTHOLOGY #1
Written by Andy Diggle, Stuart Gordon and Antony Johnston, art by Charlie Adlard, Duncan Fegredo and D'Israeli, cover by Becky Cloonan.
Top names come together to celebrate Thought Bubble's fifth year with an anthology of new short comics. This collection will also print the winners of the first ever Northern Sequential Art Competition. All profits from this comic will go to the charity Banardos.Ê
24 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
50 GIRLS 50, VOL. 1: SHAKEDOWN TP
Written by Doug Murray and Frank Cho, art by Axel Medellin, cover by Cho.
Old school sci-fi explores the worlds of tomorrow! This complete edition contains all four issues of their space-faring epic featuring the galaxy-lost ESS Savannah's search for home! If that's not enough, it's also packed with bonus pieces written by Murray further exploring the worlds of 50 Girls 50 and a gallery of art by both Medellin and Cho! Collects 50 Girls 50 #1-4
120 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
ELEPHANTMEN, VOL. 0 HC
Written by Richard Starkings, art by Moritat, Boo Cook, Axel Medellin and Ladronn, cover by Cook.
Collecting the sold-out War Toys trade paperback, now in full color for the first time, and the sequel, Enemy Specis, this volume is packed with extras, including Moritat and Boo Cook sketchbooks and unseen work by Ladršnn, Marian Churchland, Marley Zarcone and a new prologue by Axel Medellin! Collects Elephantmen: War Toys, Vol. 1: No Surrender;ÊElephantmen: Yvette One Shot andÊElephantmen #34-35.
312 pages, $34.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
FEARLESS, VOL. 1 TP
Written by Mark Sable and David Roth, art and cover by PJ Holden.
The story of a literal man without fear.Ê The vigilante known as Fear is a bold, even reckless superhero.Ê He's also aÊman paralyzed by a crippling anxiety disorder who needs an anti-fear drug to fight his war on crime.Ê Hell, he needs it just to get out of bed every day.Ê So what happens when his drug supply runs out? CollectsÊFearless #1-4.
128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
GIRLS: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION TP
Written by Joshua Luna, art and cover by Jonathan Luna.
This edition collects the complete run of Girls. Experience the epic horror series about a small town that is invaded by beautiful, murderous, egg-laying clones. Collects Girls #1-24
608 pages, $49.99, in stores on NOv. 16.
GLADSTONE'S SCHOOL FOR WORLD CONQUERORS, VOL. 1 TP
Written by Mark Andrew Smith, art and cover by Armand Villavert.
Welcome to Gladstone's School for World Conquerors, a top-secret academy for the children of the world's greatest super villains to learn the trade. Join us as Kid Nefarious, Mummy Girl, Martian Jones, Ghost Girl, and the infamous Skull brothers unearth the School's and their parents' hidden past. Collects Gladstone's School For World Conquerors #1-6.
144 pages, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
THE COMPLETE INVINCIBLE LIBRARY, VOL. 3 HC
Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Ryan Ottley and Bill Crabtree, cover by Ryan Ottley.
Collecting the Invincible Ultimate Collection, Vol. 5-6 into one massive slip cased volume just in time for Christmas! Collects Invincible #48-70.
688 pages, $125, in stores on Nov. 23.
THE LI'L DEPRESSED BOY, VOL. 2 TP
Written by S. Steven Struble, art and cover by Sina Grace.
"Movin' Right Along."
LDB has stumbled hard on his path to happiness. It's easy for him to retreat back into his routines, and avoid the outside world. Thankfully, his friend Drew Blood notices his need for escape and takes him on a road trip to see a concert. Adventure awaits Ð along with peril and maybe closure? Collects The Li'l Depressed Boy #5-8
112 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
THE MISSION TP
Written by Joe Hoeber and Erich Hoeber, art and cover by Werther Dell'edera and Arianna Florean.
Paul Haskell's average suburban life is upended when a mysterious figure claiming to be an angel taps him as a foot-soldier in the hidden war between Good and Evil. As Paul descends into a dark disturbing world of covert missions and murder, he struggles to discern reality from illusion, good from evil, and sanity from madness.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
MORNING GLORIES DELUXE COLLECTION, VOL. 1 HC
Written by Nick Spencer, art by Joe Eisma, cover by Rodin Esquejo.
This deluxe edition features every cover, plus sketches, character studies and other extras that no collector or fan of the series will want to be without. Collects Morning Glories #1-12
338 pages, $39.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
THE NIGHTLY NEWS ANNIVERSARY EDITION HC
Written, art and cover by Jonathan Hickman.
The five-year anniversary, over-sized, deluxe hardcover edition of The Nightly News. Containing the original story, as well as the never before seen original scripts and sketches, a complete making of, the original pitch, and much more. Collects The Nightly News #1-6
300 pages, $34.99, in stores on Nov. 18.
REED GUNTHER, VOL. 1 TP
Written by Shane Houghton, art and cover by Chris Houghton.
Everyone's favorite bear-riding cowboy gallops into his first collected edition! Reed Gunther and his trusty grizzly bear steed bumble their way through the wild west fighting giant snakes, hoards of mole creatures, a resurrected John Henry zombie, freak show freaks, special government agents, and all sorts of wild monsters created by an ancient mysterious Idol! This colored collection of excitement, friendship, and adventure is fun for folks of all-ages! Collects Reed Gunther #1-5
184 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
SKULLKICKERS, VOL. 2: FIVE FUNERALS AND A BUCKET OF BLOOD TP
Written by Jim Zubkavich, art and cover by Edwin Huang and Misty Coats.
The second Skullkickers adventure is a wondrous tornado of action-adventure: a den of thieves, a city of danger, nobility, stupidity, plant monsters, dinner parties and bloodthirsty faerie folk. Collects Skullkickers #6-11
144 pages, $16.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
SUPER DINOSAUR, VOL. 1 TP
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Jason Howard.
This is where it begins! The Evil Max Maximus wants to get to Inner-Earth! He wants the dinosaurs that live there! He wants the powerful DynOre mineral that originates there! Super Dinosaur and Derek Dynamo are the only ones who can stop him! The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a 10-year-old kid and his best friend, a nine-foot tall Tyrannosaurus Rex who loves to play video games. Collects Super Dinosaur #1-5 and Super Dinosaur Origin Special #1
128 pages, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
TOP COW: WE CREATEÉ HC
Written and art by various.
Over its almost 20-year history, Top Cow has established itself as both a legendary breeding ground for great artists, and a hot bed of creativity and new ideas. Celebrate the full library of Top Cow properties and characters with overviews, profiles, and insights in this deluxe hard cover reference guide. Collecting material previously found in the Top Cow Bible and Bible Addendum along with new entries and content. Plus be the first to find out about what Top Cow has planned for the future with sneak peeks at upcoming concepts and properties!
224 pages, $34.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
THE WALKING DEAD OMNIBUS, VOL. 1 HC (NEW PRINTING)
Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Tony Moore, Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn, cover by Adlard and Rathburn.
Back in print!
This deluxe hardcover features the first 24 issues of the hit series along with the covers for the issues all in one massive, oversized slip-cased volume. Perfect for long time fans, new readers, and anyone needing a heavy object with which to fend off the Walking Dead. Collects The Walking Dead #1-24.
560 pages, black and white, $100, in stores on Nov. 2.
WITCHBLADE: REDEMPTION, VOL. 4 TP
Written by Ron Marz, art and cover by Stjepan Sejic.
End of an era!
Longtime scribe Ron Marz and artistic partner Stjepan Sejic conclude their run on Witchblade. In this volume, Sara Pezzini must defeat the ancient Babylonian goddess-queen Tiamat, who has returned after centuries with an ax to grind with the Witchblade bearer. Also in this volume, the over-sized landmark 150th issue of Witchblade where Internal Affairs closes in on Sara's mystical secret, forcing her to choose between her role as Witchblade bearer and detective. Collects Witchblade #145-150.
160 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
27: SECOND SET #3
Written by Charles Soule, art by Renzo Podesta, cover by Scott Forbes.
1980s one-hit wonder turned witch Valerie Hayes will not stop until she has magically stolen our hero William Garland's immense fame and made it her own. Her first attempt failed miserably, so now she's calling on the other members of the one-hit wonder club to help. Full of homages to some of rock's greatest fizzles, this is one issue not to miss!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
AVENGELYNE #5
Written by Rob Liefeld and Mark Poulton, art by Own Gieni, covers by Rob Liefeld, Owen Gieni and John Stinsman.
"THE HAND OF GOD," Part Two
Avengelyne and Passover question the Four Horsemen about their reappearance on Earth, as Heaven Starr nurses a recuperating Father Peter back to health after a recent attack. Meanwhile, Operation Hellstrike sends their latest recruit, Special Agent Devlin to investigate the recent paranormal activity in New York City, which puts him right in the path of Priest. Plus, an "Extreme Origins" back up story written by MARK POULTON, with art by a guest artist!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
BLUE ESTATE #7
Written by Viktor Kalvachev and Andrew Osborne, art by Kalvachev, Toby Cypress and Nathan Fox, cover by Kalvachev.
"Tonight's the NIght."
Not everyone gets out alive when cops, killers and innocent bystanders converge on a house of homicide in the Hollywood Hills.ÊÊSchemes unfold, secrets explode and all hell breaks loose in episode seven of this fast, funny 100% cool hit series!Ê
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
BOMB QUEEN VII: QUEEN'S WORLD #4
Written, art and cover by Jimmie Robinson.
ShadowHawk races against time to find Bomb Queen's son before she launches her ultimate evil plan: the destruction of the world. Robinson pulls no punches in this grand finale where the fate of mankind rests in the hands of ShadowHawk - who has his own demons to battle.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
'BREED III #7
Written, art and cover by Jim Starlin.
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"...And it Ends with a Lie!"
It's the conclusion to Starlin's decade-spanning Ray Stoner versus his demonic father battle! ÊWhat more need be said?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
CARBON GREY ORIGINS #2
Written by Paul Gardner, Hoang Nguyen and Khari Evans, art by Hoang Nguyen, Khari Evans and Kinsun Loh, covers by Hoang Nguyen, Khari Evans and Kinsuh Loh.
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