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MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012IDW PUBLISHING FOR JULYTHE CROW #1
John Shirley (w), Kevin Colden (a), Ashley Wood, Kyle Hotz, Kent Williams, James O'Barr (c)
"Death and Rebirth," Part 1. THE CROW is reborn -- in Tokyo. Can a dark spirit fight for the light? The Crow has always done just that -- striking from the shadows, a kind of shadow himself. The spirit of the Crow is back, transfiguring Jamie Osterberg, an American studying in Tokyo and deeply in love with his Japanese girlfriend, Yumi... until the love of his life is stolen. The Crow must once more make the wrong thing right -- but this time he might have to do it by killing his own true love...
32 pages, $3.99.
THE CROW, MIDNIGHT LEGENDS, VOL. 1: DEAD TIME
J. O'Barr & John Wagner (w), Alexander Maleev (a) Kyle Hotz (c)
After a ten-year hiatus, James O'Barr returned to The Crow with Dead Time, a story he envisioned as a new Crow film. A tale of grief, reincarnation, and long-sought vengeance, Dead Time is adapted by John Wagner and illustrated by Alexander Maleev.
104 pages, black and white, $17.99.
JERICHO: SEASON 4 #1
Kalinda Vazquez (w), Andrew Currie (a), The Sharp Brothers, Photo (c)
Overseen by the original writing staff of the television series, Jericho is back with a vengeance, with a whole new chapter of stories told in the show's official continuity. If you are a fan of Jericho you cannot afford to miss this compelling all-new series!
In the tradition of nail-biting suspense and intrigue that fans of the show -- and the comic -- have come to expect and love, Jericho Season Four picks up where Season Three left off. Though Jake and Hawkins are happy to be back in Jericho, the challenges they face are daunting. Not only are they fugitives in their own hometown, but they find themselves forced to play host to the newest member of the Jericho community -- John Smith... a man who some know as a friend of the resistance, but who Jake and Hawkins know as the man behind the September Attacks. Only they know his secret. And only they can stop him from committing another heinous act.
32 pages, $3.99.
BATTLE BEASTS #1
Bobby Curnow (w), Valerio Schiti (a), Dan Brereton (c) It's just another average day for Bliss, an ignored linguist at the Department of Defense. However, when Bliss unlocks the secret translation of an ancient scroll, terror rains from the sky... in the form of the Battle Beasts! Unstoppable creatures armed to the teeth, the Battle Beasts are determined to make Earth their own personal war zone. Nothing can stop their merciless carnage. Nothing except perhaps a gentle word from the one woman who can understand them -- Bliss!
32 pages, $3.99.
TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #81
Simon Furman (w), Andrew Wildman & Stephen Baskerville (a), Wildman, Guido Guidi (c)
The Transformers comic that began it all -- is back. With a vengeance! 21 years have passed since Cybertron was restored to its former glory, and finally there is peace. But, after millions of years of bitter civil war, can all ever truly be one? In a conflict this primal, this epic and far-reaching... There are always "Loose Ends"!
32 pages, $3.99.
TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE 100-PAGE SPECTACULAR
Simon Furman (w), Andrew Wildman & Stephen Baskerville (a), Wildman (c)
or the first time in nearly a decade the final issues of the original run of TRANSFORMERS are back -- just in time for the story to continue in TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #81! Following a planet-shattering battle with UNICRON, OPTIMUS PRIME has fallen! How will the other AUTOBOTScarry on -- and will PRIME be back in time for CYBERTRON's darkest hour? Reprinting THE TRANSFORMERS #76-80!
100 pages, $7.99.
TRANSFORMERS: AUTOCRACY
Chris Metzen & Flint Dille (w), Livio Ramendelli (a & c)
Before Optimus became a Prime... he fought for order. Before MEGATRON became a conquerer... he fought for freedom. Before they were enemies... they stood against -- Autocracy. Writers Chris Metzen (World of Warcraft) and Flint Dille (original TRANSFORMERS animated series) are joined by artist Livio Ramondelli (TRANSFORMERS: Chaos) to bring you an IDW comics event five million years in the making.
120 pages, $19.99.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, VOL. 1
John Barber (w), Andrew Griffith (a & c)
The war for Cybertron is over -- now the hard part begins! BUMBLEBEE and his fellow AUTOBOTS struggle to maintain control of a world without OPTIMUS PRIME! Bumblebee's provisional government is struggling and Prowl defends it against the DECEPTICONS but how far will he go -- and who will chose to stand by his side?
124 pages, $19.99.
TRANSFORMERS: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE #7
James Roberts (w), Alex Milne (a), Milne, Nick Roche (c)
DECEPTICON MONTH! The war's over -- but no-one told the DECEPTICON Justice Division! Meet the five deadliest DECEPTICONS in the galaxy. Their sole purpose: to hunt down and kill anyone who has ever disobeyed MEGATRON. Who's their next target?
32 pages, $3.99.
TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE #7
John Barber (w), Brendan Cahill (a), Andrew Griffith, Casey Coller (c)
DECEPTICON MONTH! Fan-favorite character TURMOIL returns from the dead -- but what does he want on CYBERTRON? The AUTOBOTS don't want another DECEPTICON on their planet and the DECEPTICONS don't want things to get any worse... but what Wheeljack discovers about the DECEPTICON warlord will change everything!
32 pages, $3.99.
FRANKENSTEIN ALIVE, ALIVE! #2
Steve Niles (w), Bernie Wrightson (a & c)
Legendary artist Bernie Wrightson returns to Frankenstein with a comic series that picks up at the end of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's classic novel, hailed as one of the greatest horror stories of all time. Frequent Wrightson collaborator Steve Niles provides the script for this epic, decades in the making.
32 pages, black and white, $3.99.
BERNIE WRIGHTSON'S THE MUCK MONSTER: ARTIST'S EDITION PORTFOLIO
Bernie Wrightson (w & a)
Bernie Wrightson is one of the most acclaimed horror artist's of all time. His work on Swamp Thing and many DC mystery books are hailed as classics of the form, but his undisputed masterpiece is Frankenstein, illustrated from the Mary Shelley novel. Leading up to Frankenstein, Wrightson did a series of breathtaking stories for Creepy and Eerie magazines, in the mid 1970s. Chief among these stories, and with the beginnings of the style he adopted for Frankenstein, was The Muck Monster.
Now, IDW Publishing announces the first Artist's Edition portfolio, and featuring the incredibly intricate detail of Bernie Wrightson's The Muck Monster. As with all Artist's Editions books or portfolios, the original art is meticulously scanned in color and from the actual original art.
7 prints, black and white, $29.99.
NEAL ADAMS' THRILL KILL: ARTIST'S EDITION PORTFOLIO
Written and art by Neal Adams.
Neal Adams redefined the look of comics in the 1970s. His groundbreaking dynamic storytelling, coupled with a sense of realism that was never before seen in mainstream comics, has made Adams one of the most influential artists of the last 50 years. He was responsible for what many consider to be the definitive version of Batman, as well as being the co-creator of one of the Caped Crusader's greatest villains: Ras Al Ghul. He has produced near legendary runs on Green Lantern, Deadman (in Strange Adventures), the Avengers, the X-Men and many more.
Now IDW presents one of Neal's outstanding stories in the Artist's Edition Portfolio format. Each page scanned from the original art to match in exacting terms the look and feel of his original art.
8 prints, black and white, $29.99.
MARS ATTACKS #2
John Layman (w), John McCrea (a & c)
The invasion has begun! The first stories of an all-new MARS ATTACKS universe are here, bringing outrageous action and dark humor to the comics page. Eisner-winning writer John Layman (Chew) is joined by Eisner-winning artist John McCrea (Hitman) to sound the alarm. Beware! The Martians are here!
32 pages, $3.99.
GHOSTBUSTERS #11
Erik Burnham (w), Dan Schoening (a), Schoening, Tristan Jones (c)
Continuing west on their cross-country caper, the Ghostbusters head from the mouth of the Mississippi to the Chihuahuan desert, and the city of Roswell. Ray's in heaven with the proliferation of ET attractions in the UFO capital of New Mexico, but will he have time to enjoy it while the ghosts of little green men attack? Haunted America, the Ghostbusters event of the summer, continues here!
32 pages, $3.99.
GHOSTBUSTERS, VOL. 2: THE MOST MAGICAL PLACE ON EARTH
Erik Burnham (w), Dan Schoening (a), Nick Runge (c)
The smash-hit ongoing series continues in this second story arc! Thanks to the contract they signed, the Ghostbusters are temporarily barred by Walter Peck from taking any work (without his express permission) in New York City. The Ghostbusters skirt the edict by taking a job in Schenectady. It's a simple haunted amusement park upstate -- what could possibly go wrong?
104 pages, $17.99.
STAR TREK, VOL. 2
Mike Johnson (w), Joe Corroney (a) Tim Bradstreet (c)
The voyages of the new crew of the Enterprise continue in this re-imagining of the original series using the altered timeline from the 2009 movie. Contained in this volume is the re-telling of the classic episode OPERATION: ANNIHILIATE! And an all-new two-part story that takes place soon after the events of the first film!
104 pages, $17.99.
DOCTOR WHO 100-PAGE SPECTACULAR
Grant Morrison, Steve Parkhouse, others (w), John Ridgway, others (a), Dave Gibbons (c)
Thrill to these classic Doctor Who tales with a focus on the CYBERMEN, the villains from the current crossover with Star Trek: The Next Generation! Includes the quintessential tales "Junkyard Demon," "The World Shapers," "Genesis," "Revelation!" and much, much more!
100 pages, $7.99.
DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS SERIES IV #6
Jamie Delano (w), John Ridgway (a & c)
IDW's newly recolored reprints of classic Doctor Who tales from years past, this time featuring the SIXTH DOCTOR, concludes! The Doctor, Peri, and Frobisher deliver a present to a jazzy birthday bash, only to unleash a self-replicating robot that threatens the planet in "The Gift."
32 pages, $3.99.
STAR TREK TNG/DOCTOR WHO: ASSIMILATION2 #3
Scott & David Tipton with Tony Lee (w), J.K. Woodward (a), Woodward, Elena Casagrande (c)
The two greatest science-fiction properties of all time cross over for the first time in history, in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION/DOCTOR WHO: ASSIMILATION2! The true horror of the Borg-Cybermen alliance has been revealed, but what course of action will Captain Picard and the Doctor agree upon? And will the Doctor's recently resurfaced memories shed new night on the dilemma?
32 pages, $3.99.
STAR TREK #11
Mike Johnson (w), Claudia Balboni (a), Tim Bradstreet (c)
"The Truth About Tribbles!" Part 1! The countdown to next year's blockbuster STAR TREK sequel continues here, as the crew of the Enterprise encounters the classic alien species in an ALL-NEW story! Inspired by the fan-favorite episode "The Trouble With Tribbles," this new two-part adventure is overseen by STAR TREK sequel writer/producer Roberto Orci!
32 pages, $3.99.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ADVENTURES, VOL. 1
Dave Garcia, Beth Mitchroney, Ken Mitchroney, Christy Marx, David Wise, Larry Parr (w), Dave Garcia, Ken Mitchroney (a), Steve Lavigne (C)
Classic animated TMNT action is collected here in this collection of two fan-favorite cartoon adaptations! In both "The Return of Shredder Parts 1–2" and "The Incredible Shrinking Turtles Parts 1–2," as Shredder comes back to Earth from Dimension X and attempts to exact his revenge upon the hard-backed heroes.
120 pages, $19.99.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES COLOR CLASSICS #3
Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird (w), Eastman, Laird (a & c)
This tale of the original TMNT expands the Turtles universe! After a big Mouser battle, Splinter's gone missing and it's up to his ninja turtle sons to find him. But, little do they know, an extraterrestrial surprise of cosmic proportions awaits them at the end of their search!
40 pages, $3.99.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, VOL. 2: ENEMIES OLD, ENEMIES NEW
Kevin Eastman & Tom Waltz (w), Dan Duncan & Mateus Santolouco (a), Dan Duncan (c)
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles begin their journey as a true team of brothers, although distance still remains between them. Meanwhile, Baxter Stockman and General Krang have largely kept in the shadows... until now. General Krang wants results and Baxter has a new invention to capture the Turtles before Krang comes to New York.
104 pages, $17.99.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #12
Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w), Dan Duncan (a), Duncan, Eastman (c)
Everything has been leading to this issue -- the nail-biting conclusion to the Turtles' first fight with the Foot! Overwhelmed, outnumbered, injured, and running on fumes, the TMNT family is in for the battle of their lives. Will everyone survive? The end to the first year of IDW Turtles finishes big!
32 pages, $3.99.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES MICROSERIES #6: CASEY JONES
Mike Costa, Ben Epstein (w), Mike Henderson (a), David Petersen, Henderson (c)
Casey Jones has a peculiar life -- hockey-playing student by day, vigilante by night. Throw in an alcoholic, abusive father and it's no wonder you've got a guy who likes to whale on criminals with sports equipment! One night though, the criminal element strikes too close to home, and Casey is forced to decide how far he'll go to keep a very important promise. A crucial moment in the life of Casey Jones!
32 pages, $3.99.
KISS #2
Chris Ryall (w), Jamal Igle (a), Nick Runge, Igle (c)
"Dressed to Kill," part 2! KISS is reborn in comics, and united against the threat of the Elder! If only they can survive the time-spanning threat of "Wicked" Lester and his demonic minions in 1920s Chicago!
32 pages, $3.99.
GODZILLA #3
Duane Swierczynski (w), Simon Gane (a), Zach Howard, Matt Frank (c)
Boxer and his Monster Kill Crew are notching some impressive victories against the kaiju, but a battle with Battra almost puts the team down for the count. The Crew decides it's time to upgrade their fire-power, but questionable methods lead to division in the ranks. With his sights set on Godzilla, Boxer will have to get his team in line -- fast!
32 pages, $3.99.
THE CAPE: 1969 #1
Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella (w), Nelson Daniel (a), Zach Howard (c)
It's 1969 and the war in Vietnam rages on. Captain Chase, a Medevac helicopter pilot for the US Army, is shot down over enemy territory. He and his crew are in a fight for their lives as they play a deadly game of cat and mouse with the Vietcong. We soon learn that machine guns and grenades aren't the only scary things hiding in the jungle. Find out what happens in this origin prequel to last year's Eisner Award-nominated hit, with story by Joe Hill and Jason Ciaramella, and art and colors by Nelson Daniel (Road Rage, The Cape). Explore your dark side.
32 pages, $3.99.
ROAD RAGE
Stephen King, Richard Matheson, Joe Hill, & Chris Ryall (w), Nelson Daniel & Rafa Garres (a), Nelson Daniel (c)
Joe Hill collaborated with his father, Stephen King, in Throttle, for the first time on a tale that paid tribute to Richard Matheson's classic tale, Duel. Now, IDW is proud to present comic-book tellings of both stories in Road Rage. Adapted by Chris Ryall with art by Nelson Daniel and Rafa Garres.
120 pages, $24.99.
TRUE BLOOD #3
Ann Nocenti & Michael McMillian (w), Michael Gaydos (a), Tim Bradstreet, photo (c)
Alan Ball's hit HBO series, the sensually sizzling story of the lives and loves of vampires, mind readers, and all manner of creatures, is back as an ongoing series! With creative collaboration from TRUE BLOOD creator/writer/producer Ball, this series features writers Ann Nocenti (Daredevil, Green Arrow) and Michael McMillian, with art by Michael Gaydos (Alias).
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