SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
IDW PUBLISHING FOR DECEMBER
TRANSFORMERS #31
Written by Mike Costa, art by Casey Coller, cover(s) by Casey Coller, photo.
CHAOS is over. The future holds many mysteries, but the past can never be forgotten. As Ironhide looks back at what was, he comes to realize that it may hold the key to what lies ahead. A new peace has settled, and a new time has come for the Autobots, for the Decepticons... for Cybertron.
32 pages, $3.99.
THE TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS, VOL. 2
Written by Bob Budiansky, art by Don Perlin and Herb Trimpe, cover(s) by Guido Guidi.
The historic comic book roots of The Transformers are re-presented for maximum Cybertronian enjoyment. Collecting issues from the original run, rejoin Optimus Prime and Megatron and their competing factions as their war stretches across the cosmos. Freshly re-mastered and re-colored, these stories are accompanied by an in-depth introduction as well as select issue notes by Mark W. Bellomo.
276 pages, $24.99.
TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME
Written by John Barber, James Roberts, art by Nick Roche, cover(s) by Nick Roche, Photo.
Celebrating 125 issues of IDW's Transformers! After Chaos, Optimus Prime's fate was shrouded in mystery. Was he truly gone or could there be a way he had emerged unscathed? Now, Optimus sits in contemplation, in a place he does not recognize as home. And with the cost of the battle finally taking its brutal toll, does Optimus Prime even have the will to carry on? CHAOS changed everything, and Transformers #125 sets a new direction for the Autobot leader...
32 pages, $3.99.
G.I. JOE: ONGOING VOL. 2 #8
Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Will Rosado, cover(s) by Tom Feister, Photo.
All hail Cobra Commander! As the Cobra Civil War draws to a close, the Cobra council must make a decision and elect one victorious candidate... but all is not as it seems within the ranks of Cobra High Command. Back-stabbbing, unexpected twists and dangerous revelations lead to a tense standoff between candidates... but only one shall rise to the rank of Cobra Commander! Featuring a special scratch-off lottery cover revealing the new CC!
32 pages, $3.99.
COBRA ONGOING #8
Written by Mike Costa, art by Antonio Fuso, cover(s) by Fuso, Photo.
The Cobra Civil War is over! As the candidates pick up the pieces, new alliances are formed, and the new Commander prepares his first, bold stroke to consolidate his power. Meanwhile, in the bloody aftermath of Chameleon's investigation, she has to pick up pieces of her own.
32 pages, $3.99.
SNAKE EYES ONGOING #8
Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Casey Maloney, cover(s) by Robert Atkins, Photo.
Pinned down by Cobra forces and desperate to find a cure to a deadly virus, Snake Eyes and Duke must find a way to stave off the massive attack forces long enough to get to the Ray-Pharm labs. Duke, close to madness and death, resorts to dangerous measures in order to survive. Can Snake Eyes help save his fellow Joe in time? Or will the Cobra Civil War claim another casualty in the heat of battle?
32 pages, $3.99.
G.I. JOE: COBRA: COBRA CIVIL WAR, VOL. 1
Written by Mike Costa, art and cover by Antonio Fuso.
Cobra Commander is dead... long live Cobra Commander! The only problem is... there are NINE candidates for the job, and with each more treacherous than the last... who knows how long ANY of them will live?! The Baroness kicks some tail, Blacklight battles Joe forces, and Serpentor has a secret that could mean the end of G.I. Joe as we know it!
104 pages, $17.99.
G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #173
Written by Larry Hama, art by S L Gallant, cover(s) by Herb Trimpe, Photo.
After last issue's shocking death, Snake Eyes takes off after the ninjas that attacked the Arashikage dojo. He intends to get to the bottom of this mysterious new ninja clan... or die trying! Meanwhile, Darklon is in custody, but can G.I. Joe figure out what his connection to Cobra Commander may be about, before it proves too late to stop the Cobra tyrant? It's a race against the clock in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #173!
32 pages, $3.99.
G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO, VOL. 3
Written by Larry Hama, art by SL Galliant.
After COBRA's last relentless assault, you'd think G.I. JOE would finally catch a break. You'd be DEAD wrong! When a team of G.I. JOES led by Iceberg arrives on the North Polar Icecap to investigate an old Russian ice station, it doesn't take long for COBRA to set an ambush and capture the JOEs! Meanwhile, Firefly and Crystal Ball unleash an insidious operation to infiltrate a G.I. JOE stronghold located in the heart of New York and shut the JOEs' secret weapon down. It's up to Mainframe and Joe Colton to put an end to COBRA's scheme. But the clock's ticking... can they shut down the assault in time to help out Iceberg and his team?
124 pages, $19.99.
MEMORIAL #1
Written by Chris Roberson, art by Steve Ellis, cover(s) by Michael WM Kaluta, Steve Ellis.
Memorial is the story of Em, a young woman who arrives at a hospital in Portland, Oregon with no memory of her past. A year later, she has rebuilt her life, only to find her existence thrown into turmoil after she inherits a magical shop. The kind that appears in an alley one instance and disappears the next. Em is drawn into a supernatural conflict between beings that not only represent, but are, fundamental elements of the universe itself. All of existence is at stake, so there's only a little pressure on Em, the magical shop, and a talking cat. With art by the fantastical Rich Ellis, and covers by the legendary Michael WM Kaluta.
32 pages, $3.99.
JOHN ROMITA'S THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: ARTIST'S EDITION
Written by Stan Lee, art by John Romita and Jim Mooney, cover by John Romita.
John Romita, Sr., although not the creator of Spider-Man, was the web-slinger's defining artist -- he made the character his own and set the tone for all that was to follow. Now, with the full co-operation of Marvel Comics and John Romita Sr., IDW Publishing presents an artist's edition. This book collects seven issues, numbers 67, 68, 69, 71, 75, 84, & more, and features some of Spidey's most memorable stories, including battles with unbeatable line-up of many of his greatest villains: The Kingpin, The Green Goblin, Mysterio, The Lizard and Doctor Octopus!
152 pages, black and white, $75.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ONGOING #5
Written by Tom Walt and, Kevin Eastman, art by Eastman and Trent Kuniga, cover(s) by Dan Duncan, Eastman.
The Turtles are reunited, although distance still remains between the brothers. Fortunately nothing brings people together like the holiday season! It's Christmas in New York City, and the aftermath of the battle with Old Hob allows for more mysteries to be revealed... and new dangers to be uncovered. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles begin their journey as a true team of brothers in this issue!
32 pages, $3.99.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MICRO-SERIES #2: MICHELANGELO
Written by Brian Lynch, art by Chris Madden, cover(s) by David Peterson, Madden.
The TMNT Microseries continue with everyone's favorite fun-loving Turtle, Michelangelo! Considered by many to be the ‘soul' of the Turtles brothers, this story will follow a stand-alone adventure with Michelangelo exploring New York City on his own during the holidays. He'll find new a new friend, grave danger, and uncover new secrets that reveal clues to ongoing mysteries... all with that classic Michelangelo attitude.
32 pages, $3.99.
GODZILLA: KINGDOM OF MONSTERS #10
Written by Jason Ciaramella, art by Victor Santos, cover(s) by David Messina.
Things have changed. Last issue's tremendous fight has taken a toll on many of the monsters. Humanity has finally found a way to beat back the relentless assault of giants. But in this brief moment of respite, new threats arise, and mankind finds itself on the losing end again. The monsters may just inherit the Earth in Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters #10!
32 pages, $3.99.
GODZILLA LEGENDS #2
Written by Jonathin Vankin , art by Simon Gane, cover(s) by Chris Scalf, Arthur Adams.
The spotlights on Godzilla's greatest foes and allies continue! This issue focuses on the master of the skies -- the mighty Rodan! When Rodan's egg is stolen and kept at military research facility, the winged beast is tireless in its attempts to retrieve it. However, the human intrigue and betrayal inside the facility will ultimately hold the key to whether Rodan and child will be reunited again!
32 pages, $3.99.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS #14
Written by John Rogers, art by Andrea Di Vito, cover(s) by Tyler Walpole.
Separated in the Underdark, Fell's Five find an ancient temple filled with unspeakable sacrifices... and dwarven heroes who are not what they appear to be!
32 pages, $3.99.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: DRIZZT #5
Written by R.A. & Geno Salvatore, art by Agustin Padilla, cover(s) by Gonzalo Flores, Tim Seeley.
The first original comic starring Drizzt Do'Urden concludes! R.A. Salvatore maps out the future of his most famous creation from the popular Forgotten Realms setting with his son, Geno. Events come to a head, as Drizzt faces a difficult decision in this stunning finale! Part of IDW's photo-cover month!
32 pages, $3.99.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, VOL. 2: FIRST ENCOUNTERS
Written by John Rogers, art by Andrea Di Vito, Denis Medri, Horacio Domingues, and Juan Antonio, cover(s) by Tyler Walpole.
This second volume of the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons comic reveals how our favorite band of adventurers first came together! But in present day, Fell's Five has found itself stranded in the mystical realm known as the Feywild, with few options for returning home
152 pages, $24.99.
MAGIC: THE GATHERING #1
Written by Matt Forbeck, art by Martin Coccolo, cover(s) by Aleksi Briclot.
Get ready, Magic: The Gathering fans, there's a new Planeswalker in town! In search of greater magical knowledge and on the hunt for the people who destroyed his town, Dack Fayden is the greatest thief in the Multiverse. When he gets his hands on his latest prize, though, he has no idea where it will lead him -- or to who!
32 pages, $3.99.
STAR TREK #4
Written by Mike Johnson, art by Stephen Molnar, cover(s) by Tim Bradstreet, Joe Corroney.
Mr. Spock faces a deadly choice as he tries to save the crew of a stranded shuttle! Featuring the likenesses of the new Star Trek cast, this story boldly re-imagines a classic episode, Galileo 7, but in the new timeline of the hit movie!
32 pages, $3.99.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: THE GORN CRISIS
Written by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta, art and cover by Igor Kordey.
With a fierce war raging and resources running low, the U.S.S Enterprise has been assigned a sensitive diplomatic mission–to enlist aid from the alien race known as the Gorn. But the Gorn have a crisis of their own; a brewing revolution in their ranks. And when it comes to the Federation, some of the Gorn have long memories...
104 pages, $15.99.
STAR TREK/LEGION OF SUPERHEROES #3
Written by Chris Roberson, art by Jeffrey Moy and Philip Moy, cover(s) by Phil Jimenez, Mike Grell.
Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship: Enterprise have come face to face with Cosmic Boy and the other members of the Legion of Super-Heroes, and each team assumes that the other is responsible for the change in the timeline that landed them in this strange world. But will they find common ground in time to defend themselves from an attack by an elite group of imperial enforcers, some of whom are vey familiar to the two teams?
32 pages, $3.99.
DOCTOR WHO #12
Written by Tony Lee, art by Paul Grist, cover(s) by Mark Buckingham, photo.
A special, silent Christmas story that reunites writer Tony Lee with The Time Machination's Paul Grist! When robots attack Santa in order to destroy Christmas, it's up to the Doctor to save the day! But when one of Santa's reindeer is injured, can the TARDIS manage to get to everyone's house over Christmas Eve?
32 pages, $3.99.
DOCTOR WHO II, VOL. 2: WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
Written by Tony Lee, art by Mark Buckingham, Matthew Dow Smith, cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.
Join the Doctor and his companions, Amy and Rory, as they travel to the far reaches of space -- a vacation planet built on a rift where multiple alternate adventures overlay each other -- and the distant past -- where our heroes must face Vikings to save their friend and the future of Britain! This book collects issues #5-8 of the ongoing series.
104 pages, $17.99.
COLD WAR #3
Written, art and cover by John Byrne.
Former MI6 agent Michael Swann is racing against time to prevent nuclear dominion over the planet from falling into Soviet hands. Which is harder than it looks while preventing his own death aboard a train speeding across Europe in the dead of winter! The penultimate issue of "The Damocles Contract" rolls toward an explosive conclusion!
32 pages, $3.99.
HAWKEN #2
Written by Tim Truman and Ben Truman, art and cover by Tim Truman.
A gruesome desert encounter with two Ring agents sets Hawken on the next step of his quest for vengeance. To end the old man's killing spree, the shadowy order enlists Sombre -- the psychotic murderer who was once Kitchell Hawken's protege!
32 pages, $3.99.
GHOSTBUSTERS #4
Written by Erik Burnham, art by Dan Schoening, cover(s) by Schoening, Nick Runge.
The time has come! Gozer's energies are coalescing around Manhattan, waiting to reform, and Ray has been captured in an attempt by the forces of darkness to modify the Destructor's form. Is it the end of the world again, or can Ray keep it together until help arrives?
32 pages, $3.99.
JURASSIC PARK: DANGEROUS GAMES #4
Written by Greg Bear, Erik Bear, art by Jorge Jimenez, cover(s) by Jeff Zornow.
Agent Espinoza has evaded near death on Jurassic Park countless times over the past 24 hours. Now he's looking to payback the man behind it all- drug kingpin Cazares! That means breaking into Cazares' headquaters in the Jurassic Park hotel... which is fortified with countless gun-toting goons! How can Espinoza storm the compound? A herd of triceratops might not hurt, for starters!
32 pages, $3.99.
TRUE BLOOD: THE FRENCH QUARTER #5
Written by Mariah Huehner, David Tischman, art by David Messina, Claudia Balboni, cover(s) by Messina, Joe Corroney.
With Bodies piling up and their investigation at a dead end, Sookie, Bill and Eric are forced to seek help from the local authorities -- but that meeting leaves the trio with more questions than answers -- so Eric takes them to a secret New Orleans library of vampire history and information!
32 pages, $3.99.
DEAD RISING: ROAD TO FORTUNE #3
Written by Tom Waltz, art and cover by Kenneth Loh.
Phenotrans has launched its diabolical plot against Las Vegas and all hell has broken loose! Chuck Greene and his family desperately try to escape to safety while Frank West and Rebecca Chang dig deeper into the zombie conspiracy.
32 pages, $3.99.
MONOCYTE #2
Written by menton3, Kasra Ghanbari, art by menton3, George Pratt, Chris Newman, cover(s) by menton3, Riley Rossmo.
Monocyte begins his death march towards the Olignostic city, fending off relentless attacks on his journey to destroy their immortality machinery. Meanwhile, a powerless Olignostic seizes on Monocyte's appearance to acquire power. This issue features an incentive cover by the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz, and side stories by George Pratt and Chris Newman.
32 pages, $3.99.
H.P. LOVECRAFT'S THE DUNWICH HORROR #3
Written by Joe R. Lansdale, art by Peter Bergting, cover(s) by menton3.
