IMAGE COMICS FOR NOVEMBER

ODYC #1

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Christian Ward.

An epic 26 centuries in the making: In the aftermath of a galactic war a hundred years long, Odyssia the Clever Champion and her compatriots begin their longest, strangest trip yet: the one home. A gender-bent eye-popping psychedelic science fiction odyssey begins here. Includes special eight-page foldout!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 26.

TOOTH & CLAW #1

Written by Kurt Busiek, art and cover by Ben Dewey.

Busiek returns to Image Comics with for a new ongoing seires! Conan meets Game of Thrones meets Kamandi in an original high-fantasy epic for mature readers, as a secret conclave of wizards brings a legendary champion back through time to save the world, with disastrous consequences. The action begins in a spectacular double-sized first issue, with forty-four pages of story with no ads for the regular price of $2.99!

48 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

DRIFTER #1

Written by Ivan Brandon, art by Nic Klein, covers by Nic Klein, Esad Ribic and Cliff Chiang.

An ongoing series joining the dark revenge themes of Unforgiven with the mind-bending sci-fi universe-building of Dune. In its frantic rush to survive itself, mankind has spread across the universe, colonizing and strip-mining countless planets. Abram Pollux barely survives a crash landing on Ouro, a lawless backwater world where life is cheap. What starts as a struggle for survival quickly becomes a journey to the very edges of what it means to be human.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 1.2

THE HUMANS #1

Written by Keenan Marshall Keller, art and cover by Tom Neely.

Apart, they are nothing...deemed by society as outcasts, misfits, losers, no good punks! But together, they are The Humans! The Humans is a high-octane, no-holds-barred, ape-biker-gang chopper ride into '70s exploitation genre bliss. Follow Bobby, Johnny, and all The Humans as they fight and fly down the road to oblivion on a ride filled with chains, sex, leather, denim, hair, blood, bananas, and chrome.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

INTERSECT #1

Written and art by Ray Fawkes, covers by Ray Fawkes and Jeff Lemire.

Blood rains from the skies. A hypnotic voice trills over the airwaves as bodies shift and grow in horrifying new directions. Are you ready for the new world? Ray Fawkes, acclaimed creator of One Soul and writer of Constantine and Batman: Eternal, launches a terrifying monthly odyssey of madness and warped flesh in this lush, fully-painted debut issue!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 19.

SINERGY #1

Written and art by Michael Avon Oeming and Taki Soma, cover by Michael Avon Oeming

Jess was on her way to college with an athletic scholarship -- until her first sexual experience enabled her to see inter-dimensional monsters who live secretly among us and feed on Sinergy (energies emitted by sin)! Oh, and did we mention that her boyfriend is one of them and that her father wants her to start hunting these monsters with him?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 19.

SAVAGE DRAGON #200

Written by Erik Larsen and Gary Carlson, art by Erik Larsen, Herb Trimpe, Chris Burnham, Nikos Koutsis, Frank Fosco, and Travis Sengaus, covers by Erik Larsen, Jack Kirby.

Savage Dragon is out of prison and the Vicious Circle is gunning for him. Malcolm Dragon and his stepsister Angel join forces to keep their father alive against an all-out assault in this movie-length epic. Back up stories include an Angel and Mr. Glum story drawn by Batman alum Chris Burnham, Malcolm and Savage Dragon in WWII by legendary Incredible Hulk artist Herb Trimpe, Special Agents Strikeforce by Nikos Koutsis, Vanguard by Gary Carlson and Frank Fosco and Malcolm Dragon by Travis Sengaus.

100 pages, $8.99, in stores on Nov. 12.

AMERICAN LEGENDS #1-5

Written by Bill Schwartz and Zachary Schwartz, art and cover by Studio Hive.

Depicting the extraordinary exploits of the legendary pioneers Davy Crockett, Mike Fink, and Sally Ann Thunder on a quest to save the Lewis & Clark expedition and thwart a conspiracy hatched by Napoleon to destroy the promising future of a young American nation. Featuring a unique look at the Hatfields & McCoys, Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan, Sacagawea, and many, many more! These are the stories of the great frontiersmen who explored the magical and savage frontier before becoming mythical heroes in American folklore. These are the tall-tales of our youth, known and loved by all. These are the American Legends.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

ARTIFACTS #40

Written by Ron Marz, Steve Foxe and Jim Mitchell, art by -ROM-, Adalor Alvarez and Fabian Quintero, cover by Stjepan Sejic.

Double-sized series finale! Ron Marz returns to the title he helped launch with a self-contained Magdalena story foreshadowing his new Magdalena series (coming in January) while wrapping up Artifacts! Also inside are two talent hunt winner stories! One a story of the Witchblade deep in the heart of Africa in 1904, and the other a present day story of Tom Judge trying to help a man afflicted with an ancient curse.

48 pages, $5.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

C.O.W.L. #6

Written by Kyle Higgins and Alec Siegel, art and cover by Joe Bennett and Rod Reis.

New story arc! Before he started C.O.W.L., Geoffrey Warner fought for Chicago as the city's first hero, The Grey Raven! But what started him down the path of crime fighting? Witness the origin of Chicago Superheroes, the War Years, and the formation of C.O.W.L. as told in the sellout issue written by C.O.W.L reporter and comic book writer Randall Winters.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 26.

MADMAN IN YOUR FACE 3D SPECIAL!

Written by Michael Allred, art and cover by Michael Allred and Laura Allred, 3D conversion by Christian LeBlanc.

This super-sized special-effects spectacular features an all-new Madman story by Michael Allred, plus an exclusive 3D gallery of superstar talent: Paolo Rivera, Marcos Martin, Jae Lee, Eduardo Risso, Emma Rios, Nick Dragotta, Andrew Robinson, Sean Murphy, Maris Wicks, Aaron Conley, Jenny Frison, Declan Shalvey, Becky Cloonan, Joe Quinones, Ming Doyle, Nick Bradshaw, and more! Plus newly converted 3D versions of "Swiped From Dimension X," where Allred drew almost every panel in the style of a different artist, and "The World's Biggest Comic Book Panel." Also includes a cut-out 3D cube and surprises galore! Custom Madman 3D glasses included!

80 pages, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 26.

PENNY DORA & THE WISHING BOX #1

Written by Michael Stock, art by Sina Grace, covers by Sina Grace and Hope Larson.

Once upon a time, on the day before Christmas, a young girl named Penny Dora found a mysterious box on her front doorstep. A magic box with the power to grant wishes. But what she's about to learn is the true (and creepy) meaning of "be careful what you wish for." An all-ages fantasy/adventure book for fans of Coraline and Courtney Crumrin!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

PROPHET: EARTH WAR #1

Written by Brandon Graham and Simon Roy, art by Ron Ackins, cover by Simon Roy.

The epic conclusion to Prophet begins here! A clone general goes against his Brain-Mother overlords to gain control of an alien egg.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 12.

'68: HOMEFRONT #3

Written by Mark Kidwell, art by Kyle Charles and Jay Fotos, covers by Nat Jones and John Gallagher.

The winter snows run red and the northern lights shine on the dead as '68: Homefront travels to Black Falls, Canada for the opening chapter of the all-new two-issue story arc "Dodgers." Doug and Bobby Hacker, twin teenagers running from the draft, running from the specter of death in Vietnam, find more than they bargained for as slavering sled dogs, rotting Mounties, and a vicious, desperate mountain man bring the undead contagion to the frozen north.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

ALEX + ADA #10

Written by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn, art and cover by Jonathan Luna.

Alex and Ada must find a resolution.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

BIRTHRIGHT #2

Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Andrei Bressan and Adriano Lucas.

What is the line between fantasy and delusion? In the aftermath of last issue, the Rhodes family is looking for answers...and nothing is what it seems.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

BLACK SCIENCE #11

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Matteo Scalera and Dean White.

As the Pillar counts down towards its next jump the Dimensionauts are besieged by an endless wave of horrors. Can they hold out long enough to escape, or will one of them have to remain behind and pay the ultimate price? The second chapter of the sci-fi series comes to a close!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 19.

COPPERHEAD #3

Written by Jay Faerber, art and cover by Scott Godlewski and Ron Riley.

Sheriff Clara Bronson's plan to catch a murderer takes her deep inside the copper mine.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 12.

DEAD@17: THE BLASPHEMY THRONE #4

Written, art and cover by Josh Howard.

As Nara begins to pay the price for her repeated resurrections, Pitch makes a move to cement his power.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 19.

DEADLY CLASS #9

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Wes Craig and Lee Loughridge.

A murder from Marcus's past comes back to haunt him in a bad way. Can he count on his friends to stick by him when lying and backstabbing are on the school's curriculum?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 12.

DEATH VIGIL #5

Written, art and cover by Stjepan Sejic.

The enemy stands revealed. An ancient order of immortal necromancers known as the Pale Court has resurfaced, and Bernie is plagued by unclear memories and great sorrow as more vigil members fall. One last veilripper remains to be claimed before...

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 12.

THE FADE OUT #4

Written by Ed Brubaker, art and cover by Sean Phillips and Elizabeth Breitweiser.

Sex and violence in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Charlie's flashbacks to the war affect his work, and his secret mission to solve a covered up murder. And remember, the back pages of The Fade Out are filled with extra art and articles you can only find in the single issues!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 19.

FIVE GHOSTS #14

Written by Frank J. Barbiere, art and cover by Chris Mooneyham.

"Monsters & Men," Part Two Fabian vs. Van Helsing.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 19.

THE FUSE #7

Written by Antony Johnston, art by Justin Greenwood, covers by Justin Greenwood and Jenny Frison.

"Gridlock," Part One 22,000 miles up, there is (still) no backup. They call it Gridlocking -- maglev-bike races across the Fuse's vast solar arrays. Fast, dangerous, and very illegal. When a gridlocker turns up dead, Klem and Ralph begin their own race to catch a killer! Plus: Bonus backup strip "tabloid" starts this issue!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 5.

GHOSTED #15

Written by Joshua Williamson, art by Davide Gianfelice and Miroslav Mrva., cover: Dan Panosian.

What happens after we die? And how far will some people go to find out? The answer to that -- and the reappearance of some familiar faces -- this month!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 12.

GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS #3

Written and art by Ryan Browne, covers by Ryan Browne and Chris Burnham.

The awkward name-calling and gentle smooching of anthropomorphic superheroes just got awkwardly smoochier! Muggings continue to transpire at an alarming rate! Someone better call the Anti-Mugger!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 5.

GONERS #2

Written by Jacob Semahn, art and cover by Jorge Corona.

"We All Fall Down," Part Two Assault on the King's Bluff Police Station as the Latimer children fight their way out against the onslaught of horrors that stalk them.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 19.

HACK/SLASH: SON OF SAMHAIN #5

Written by Michael Moreci and Steve Seeley, art by Emilio Laiso, cover by Stefano Caselli.

The shocking, slash-packed conclusion to Son of Samhain! Has Cassie found a new partner or her killer?!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 5.

HOWTOONS: [RE]IGNITION #4

Written by Fred Van Lente, art and cover by Tom Fowler and Jordie Bellaire.

High above the Earth, Celine is trapped by the mysterious Stormbreakers while deep below the ground, Tuck attempts to free himself from the leader of the Orphans, He-Who-Burns. The kids don't just have to reunite with each other -- unless they get these two groups to stop warring and work together, their world is doomed!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 12.

IMPERIAL #4

Written by Steven T. Seagle, art and cover by Mark Dos Santos

This is the day that will change a life forever! Seriously, it will. But how...? Will Mark take the ring of Katie -- the woman who has chosen him to be her life-long soul mate? Or will Mark take the crown of Imperial -- the hero who has selected him as mankind's next great protector? Or is there some third option Mark could never see coming? (Probably that last one. That would be fun!)

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

INVINCIBLE #117

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Ryan Ottley, Cliff Rathburn and John Rauch.

A family adrift.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 19.

LAZARUS #13

Written by Greg Rucka, art by Michael Lark, cover by Owen Freeman.

"Conclave," Part Three Surrounded by decadent luxury, the Conclave of the 16 Families continues. As new alliances are formed and old ones destroyed, Forever is dispatched by her father with a uncharacteristically straightforward mission: kill her brother, Jonah.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 19.

THE LI'L DEPRESSED BOY: SUPPOSED TO BE THERE TOO #2

Written by S. Steven Struble, art and cover by Sina Grace.

As his friend's life opens up into new opportunities, LDB must stand up for himself at his own job.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

LOW #5

Written by Rick Remender, art and cover by Greg Tocchini.

Stel infiltrates the Third City, ruled by the charismatically insane Pirate King Roln, only to find that Roln holds two things very dear to her: her late husband's Helm suit...as well as the means to pilot it. The chilling conclusion of the first arc.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 26.

MADAME FRANKENSTEIN #7

Written by Jamie S. Rich, art by Megan Levens, cover by Joelle Jones and Nick Filardi.

The creature confronts her creator as both try to maintain the control they so desperately crave. But, as with many things, the more someone wants something, the easier it is to lose. It's the gruesome grand finale that promises to be more strange and horrific than anything you've seen so far!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

MANIFEST DESTINY #12

Written by Chris Dingess, art and cover by Matthew Roberts and Owen Gieni.

In this spotlight issue: just what is Sacagawea up to?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 19.

THE MERCENARY SEA #7

Written by Kel Symons, art and cover by Mathew Reynolds.

"Johnny One-Note." The book BuzzFeed calls one of the top indie comics you should read returns with an all-new adventure. Jack Harper, captain of the Venture, tracks down clues about the legend of Koji Ra from an antiquities dealer in occupied China.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

NAILBITER #7

Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Mike Henderson.

Brian Michael Bendis comes to Buckaroo, Oregon looking to do research on a comic book about the ultimate serial killers! If you've ever wanted to see Bendis running in the dark and screaming in fear, this is the comic for you!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

NIGHTWORLD #4

Written by Paolo Leandri and Adam McGovern, art and cover by Paolo Leandri and Dom Regan.

The forsaken spirit Plenilunio's secret! The final confrontation at Hellena's fortress! The smart@$$ schemes of Underboss! The high-speed chase to hell comes to its explosive, emotional finale as mortals and demons stand against their most frightening foes -- but what will happen when they come face-to-face with themselves?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

ODDLY NORMAL #3

Written and art by Otis Frampton, covers by Otis Frampton and Katie Cook.

Oddly Normal's troubles continue as she embarks on her first day of school in the magical land of Fignation.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 26.

OUTCAST #6

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Paul Azaceta and Elizabeth Breitweiser.

"Receive Your Mark." Our first group of stories comes to a very startling conclusion, setting the stage for what is to come.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 25.

PROTECTORS INC. #10

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art by Gordon Purcell and Mike Atiyeh, covers by Gordon Purcell and Mike Atiyeh and Ben Templesmith.

In the finale to this first arc, Riley learns a tragic secret about the Angel and finds himself in the crosshairs of a battle royale between The Patriot and the man responsible for a series of brutal murders, who is as powerful as any of the Protectors...maybe more so. The ending will forever change the world of the Protectors...and not in a "we'll reset this later" way.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 19.

PUNKS: THE COMIC #2

Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, art by Kody Chamberlain, covers by Kody Chamberlain and Jeff Lemire.

Hold on. We're still publishing this? I thought we were just screwing around, and, now, what? We're publishing this thing again? Just tell me there's less groin punching this time...please?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

RASPUTIN #2

Written by Alex Grecian, art by Riley Rossmo and Ivan Plascencia, cover by Riley Rossmo.

With the ghost of his dead father for company, Rasputin leaves home for the monastery, where he fights monks, has a chat with God, and meets the man who will eventually murder him.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 28.

REVIVAL #25

Written by Tim Seeley, art by Mike Norton, covers by Jenny Frison and Francesco Francavilla.

More bodies are piling up as Dana questions who she can actually trust. Em questions what happens when the dead create life.

32 pages, $3.50.

ROCHE LIMIT #3

Written by Michael Moreci, art and cover by Vic Malhotra.

Moscow pays a visit to the ghouls while Alex and Sonya get their hands on Guthrie. A strange sickness emerges.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on NOv. 26.

ROCKET GIRL #7

Written by Brandon Montclare, art and cover by Amy Reeder.

Rocket Girl now shipping bimonthly! DaYoung Johansson was prepared to live a normal life -- as normal as 1986 New York City could ever be for a teenage cop from a high-tech alternate reality 2014. But time travelling isn't so simple: changes made in both the future and past are now at war, and the present is stuck in the middle.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 19.

SEX #18

Written by Joe Casey, art by Luke Parker and Piotr Kowalski, cover by Piotr Kowalski.

How many Prank Addicts does it take to get to the Prank Addict center of a Prank Addict pop? Find out this issue!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on NOv. 26.

SEX CRIMINALS #10

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Just A Great Big Bunch Of C.H.U.D.S.

In which Jon and Suzie learn just how alone together we all are, and the stakes get raised crazy-high in this, the second arc finale.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on nov. 12.

SHELTERED #14

Written by Ed Brisson, art and cover by Johnnie Christmas.

The end draws near.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 12.

SIDEKICK #11

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art by Tom Mandrake and Hifi, covers by Tom Mandrake and Hifi and Jerry Ordway and Rachel Ordway.

It's the moment Barry Chase, a.k.a. Flyboy, a.k.a. Sidekick, has been craving from the moment he learned that his mentor the Red Cowl had faked his death, thereby destroying Barry's life...a life-or-death moment as he finally has the Cowl's throat in his hands. Can he finish what he started? Is he willing to murder the man who was his mentor? If so...it ain't gonna be pretty.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 26.

SOUTHERN BASTARDS #6

Written by Jason Aaron, art and cover by Jason Latour.

Dig further into the grim past of the biggest bastard of them all, and discover how Coach Boss came to be the most feared man in all Craw County.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 19.

SPAWN #249

Written by Todd McFarlane, art by Szymon Kudranski, cover by Szymon Kudranski and Todd McFarlane.

Jim faces off with Bludd and the costume, and the outcome is something no player expects. Meanwhile, a mysterious infestation infects the city of New York, paving the way for a monumental event.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

SPREAD #5

Written by Justin Jordan, art and cover by Kyle Strahm.

Ravello versus No, one-on-one.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 19.

TECH JACKET #5

Written by Joe Keatinge, art and cover by Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez.

Zack Thompson entered the Colossal as Tech Jacket, but what will he leave as? Plus, his parents make a very important decision that could, like, seriously screw things up for him at a time when he REALLY doesn't need it. Seriously.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 5.

TREES #7

Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Jason Howard.

Chenglei's life is changing so quickly, under the shadow of the tree over Shu, that he doesn't know if he can keep up with it. He's worried that he's running headlong into something awful. He has no idea what's really waiting for him in the dark at the end of the line.

24 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 12.

UMBRAL #11

Written by ANtony Johnston, art and cover by Christopher Mitten.

"In Nobody We Trust" Only Rascal can save...Shayim and Munty?! But not before she decides it's time for a pretty drastic change. And that's not even mentioning what she sees in the blade, or who follows her into the woods. It's time to stand and fight!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 26.

VELVET #10

Written by Ed Brubaker, art and cover by Steve Epting and Elizabeth Breitweiser.

The second arc concludes with a bang! Velvet finds some of the answers she's been hunting, and a knife in the back!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 26.

A VOICE IN THE DARK: GET YOUR GUN #3

Written and art by Larime Taylor, covers by Larime Taylor and Sylv Taylor and Jamal Igle and Sylv Taylor.

Romance blooms between Zoey and Rio, but Detective Dunst is closing in.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 19.

THE WALKING DEAD #134

Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano and Cliff Rathburn cover: Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart.

From whispers to screams.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 12.

WAYWARD #4

Written by Jim Zub, art by Steve Cummings and John Rauch, covers by Steve Cummings and Ross A. Campbell and Philip Tan.

A storm rages across Tokyo while secrets are uncovered below the city streets.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 26.

WITCHBLADE #180

Written by David Hine, art by Laura Braga, covers by Dale Keown and Stjepan Sejic.

Darkness falls in Witchblade's 19th anniversary! In another life Jackie Estacado was Sara Pezzini's lover and the father of her child. Now he has used the power of the Darkness to endanger the whole of human existence and only the Witchblade can stop him. Here at last is the untold story...the Death of Jackie Estacado!.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 26.

WYTCHES #2

Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Jock.

A busload of children disappears in the woods. A strange bite grows on a girl's neck. And the wytches are getting closer, creeping from the woods.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 12.

ZERO #12

Written by Ales Kot, art by Adam Gorham and Jordie Bellaire, cover by Adam Gorham and Tom Muller,

The Agency is back in play. The weaponized fungus spreads. An old incident brings repercussions.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 19.