WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012
BOOM! STUDIOS FOR AUGUST
THE HYPERNATURALS #2
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Brad Walker, Andres Guinaldo, Mark Irwin.
Long retired members of The Hypernaturals, Bewilder and Thinkwell, must assess the team's ability to protect earth from the new, mysterious threat that has already decimated their most powerful members. Left with little to choose from but rookies and burn-outs, the Hypernaturals are running out of time...
32 pages, $3.99.
PLANET OF THE APES ANNUAL #1
Written by Jeff Parker, Daryl Gregory, Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Bechko, art by Gabriel Hardman, Carlos Magno, Benjamin Dewey, John Lucas.
Discover the untold stories of the Planet of the Apes, spanning from the first human rebellion, to Ape society's glorious renaissance, to a simple story of a boy and his pet human. There's something for every Apes fan in this Annual!
32 pages, $4.99.
HELLRAISER #17
Written by Clive Barker And Mark Miller, art by Janusz Ordon.
New arc! We pick up after the devastating battle between Captain Elliott Spencer and Kirsty Cotton that literally tore a world apart. The fight may have stopped, but there's still no peace. Change is the only constant in the new world of Hellraiser!
32 pages, $3.99.
HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES VOL. 2 TP
Written by Larry Wachowski, Dwayne Mcduffie, John Rozum and more, art by Bernie Wrightson, Kyle Baker, Colleen Doran, Sam Kieth and more.
Classic tales of horror and high strangeness come to you in Volume 2 of Hellraiser Masterpieces. Collecting the best of the Epic Comics Hellraiser series, this volume features top-notch talent by the likes of Larry Wachowski, Dwayne McDuffie, Bernie Wrightson, Kyle Baker and more! Perfect for any Hellraiser fan's collection!
192 pages, $19.99.
EXTERMINATION #3
Written by Simon Spurrier, art by Jeffrey Edwards.
In the wake of an apocalyptic alien invasion, the world's greatest super-heroes and deadliest super-villains must form an alliance to prevent their own extermination. After saving the Promethean from the horrors of an EDDA survivor camp, Nox invites his old ally to join the resistance. But as the quest to find Absolute continues, Red Reaper finds that the crippled Promethean would be more useful dead than alive...
32 pages, $3.99.
MICHAEL MIDAS CHAMPION #2
Written by Jordan B. Gorfinkel, art by Scott Benefiel.
Witness the birth of a hero!
When a bullet straight to the chest can't keep a rampaging Truck down, will Michael Midas be able to summon up his courage and be the hero he always dreamed he could be? He better figure it out fast -- Dani's life hangs in the balance, and life-saving is usually a pretty good icebreaker when asking for that first date!
48 pages, $4.99.
KILL AUDIO TP
Written by Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert, art by Mr. Sheldon,
New printing! First time in trade paperback! Rock 'N' Roll Will Die! Kill Audio, on the other hand, can't. An immortal troll charged with balancing music in the land of Sight and Sound, Kill Audio seeks out the musical ìfathersî of every genre...but someone's always one step ahead of him. With his team of a talking pillow, a skeleton in a beaver suit, and a drug-addled chicken, will Kill Audio be able to restore the balance before it's too late?
160 pages, $17.99.
RICH JOHNSTON'S THE AVENGEFULS TP
Written by Rich Johnston, art by Joshua Covey, Bryan Turner, Michael Netzer and Chris Haley.
The spring's most shocking comedy series is now collected! A terrorist, a cult leader, and a reality star join forces to not only save the world, but show us all the healing power of Hollywood.
112 pages, $14.99.
HIGHER EARTH #4
Written by Sam Humphries, art by Francesco Biagini.
With so many planets under the Higher Earth's rule, Heidi and Rex are shocked to find one alternate earth that still knows how to fight back! Heidi continues to train and soon discovers that not everything is what it seems, and must soon decide which side she's really on!
32 pages, $3.99.
FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES #5
Written by Sam Humphries, art by Jerry Gaylor.
New arc! Comic-Con is over. San Diego is completely dead...err, better make that undead. Escaping the convention center was the easy part -- now, the Wrecking Crew has nowhere to hide.
32 pages, $3.99.
IRREDEEMABLE VOL. 10 TP
Written by Mark Waid, art by Diego Barreto, cover by Trevor Hairsine.
The final volume of Mark Waid's superhero masterpiece! You've been with the Plutonian from his first moments of betrayal to the human race...now it's finally time to answer the question...can one be so evil, they become truly irredeemable? Or is there hope for Tony and humanity yet? An explosive conclusion to Mark Waid's Eisner-nominated epic!
128 pages, $16.99.
KABOOM! TITLES
ADVENTURE TIME: MARCELINE AND THE SCREAM QUEENS #2
Written and art by Merideth Gran, Faith Erin Hicks.
Join fan-favorites Marceline the Vampire Queen and Princess Bubblegum for rock-fueled excitement in this Adventure Time mini-series! Now that Princess Bubblegum is properly prepared to rock, it's time to meet the band...the groovy, ghoulish Scream Queen!
32 pages, $3.99.
ADVENTURE TIME #7
Written by Ryan North, art by Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb.
The totally mathematical adventure continues in this latest time-bending issue of Adventure Time!
32 pages, $3.99.
SNARKED #11
Written and art by Roger Langridge.
Penultimate issue! With the Red King in tow, the Walrus and McDunk are now looking to Scarlett to fulfill her end of the bargain -- delivering them the bountiful treasures of the island. But they don't call it Snark Islandî for nothin', and the monster doesn't take too kindly to those eyein' its fortunes...
32 pages, $3.99.
PEANUTS VOL. 2 #1
Written by Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Shane Houghton, Mona Koth, art by Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Matt Whitlock, Mona Koth.
It's a Peanuts beach party as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang live it up for the last days of summer! After a summer vacation of its own, Peanuts comics are back and better than ever. With all-new stories, a How-To-Draw, and classic Sunday strips from Charles Schulz, get your perfect beach read right here.
32 pages, $3.99.
GARFIELD #4
Written by Mark Evanier, art by Gary Barker, Dan Davis.
The good times continue to roll with Garfield and friends! Where, oh where, will Garfield send Nermal this time? Will Jon be able to get through a date without embarrassing himself? Well, let's not get too crazy here -- what we can guarantee is that the entire gang will bring the funny in two new stories.
32 pages, $3.99.
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