Image for July 2005
Ralf Haring
July 13 • 48 pg • FC • $4.95
written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
art by RYAN OTTLEY & CORY WALKER
cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE
“A DIFFERENT WORLD,” Part One—The most climactic and earth-shattering
story arc in INVINCIBLE history starts here! Events in issue #11
changed the status quo of this title forever and this arc will result
in even more changes. Reality is not as it was, things are changed,
and Mark comes face-to-face with his favorite imaginary hero, Science
Dog – but how is that even possible? PLUS! A stand-alone Science Dog
back-up story drawn by INVINCIBLE co-creator CORY WALKER!
ARTXILLA “TASTY TREATS” 2005
July 27 • 64 pg • FC • $6.99
art & wrap-around cover by ED MCGUINNESS, KERON GRANT, SANFORD GREENE
& LESEAN THOMAS
ARTXILLA STUDIOS invades Image, showcasing an amazing array of
artistic talent! Featuring red-hot artists spanning the worlds of
both comics and animation: ED MCGUINNESS (Superman/Batman), LESEAN
THOMAS (Cannon Busters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), KERON GRANT
(New X-Men, Action Comics) and SANFORD GREENE (Army of Darkness, The
Ride). Don’t miss out on the most cutting-edge sketchbook of the
year!
BODY BAGS: FATHER’S DAY #1 (OF 2)
RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
July 13 • 48 pg • FC • $5.99
special edition signed by JASON PEARSON (strictly limited to 500
copies) • $19.99
written by JASON PEARSON
art & wrap-around cover by JASON PEARSON
Due to an overwhelming demand, the most controversial book of the ‘90s
returns! The action begins when a rival “body bagger” goes after Mack
(AKA Clown Face), the best “bagger” in the business. Fuel is quickly
added to the fire with the sudden arrival of Panda, Mack’s estranged
daughter. How will the baddest man in Terminus, GA handle a teenage
girl determined to follow in her daddy’s footsteps? Find out, and see
for yourself why this series exploded onto the WIZARD TOP TEN LIST
during its original printing! This issue includes 48 pages of art,
with no ads.
BONEREST #1
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95
written by MATTEO CASSALI
art & cover by GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI
BONEREST is the surreal story of the mouthless man known as Adam Bone.
He has come to New York to settle a mysterious debt, but unwittingly
brings about the end of days. It all begins at the Taste of the Apple
diner where he meets a sweet waitress named Peace. One look in his
dark eyes will spark a love that will change everything… forever.
After winning the hearts of readers in Italy, Germany and France,
BONEREST makes its debut in the US. This limited series kicks off with
a special, over-sized premiere issue written by MATTEO CASSALI,
co-writer of the upcoming Batman: Europa for DC Comics, and drawn by
GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI, artist of WildStorm’s The Intimates. BONEREST is
the surreal journey of a bizarre anti-hero who faces the symptoms of a
never-before-seen kind of Apocalypse. BRACE YOURSELVES…HERE COMES
TROUBLE!
GROUNDED #1 (OF 6)
July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95
written by MARK SABLE
art by PAUL AZACETA
cover by MICHALE AVON OEMING
The good news: superheroes are real. The bad news: you’re not one of
them. When Jonathan is sent to a high school for super-powered
children, he’s forced to abandon his fantasy of developing powers and
deal with the reality that he’s the only kid without them. In this
debut issue, Jonathan’s attempts to become a superhero lead to public
humiliation, grave danger and a shocking revelation.
GUNCANDY #1 (OF 2)
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
July 13 • 48 pg • BW • $5.99
special edition signed by STELFREEZE & WAGNER • $19.99
written by DOUG WAGNER & CHUCK DIXON
art by BRIAN STELFREEZE, JASON PEARSON & SANFORD GREENE
cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE & JASON PEARSON
BRIAN STELFREEZE returns to Image for the summer’s most anticipated
action adventure, starring “Laci”, the original pink-plaid assassin.
Explosions, mayhem, and insane fun are guaranteed! PLUS! As a special
bonus, watch trouble unfold when a college girl and her friend make a
secret road trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Check it out in this
exclusive 22-page “flip book” installment of THE RIDE, by CHUCK DIXON,
JASON PEARSON & SANFORD GREENE.
HELLSHOCK: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION TP
JULY 27 • 144 pg • FC • $19.99
written by JAE LEE
art & cover by JAE LEE
In the confines of a psychiatric hospital, a suicidal young woman
meets an enigmatic stranger who believes he is an angelic presence not
of this earth gifted with the powers of GOD. Is she being seduced into
a cult ... or is she bearing witness to a miracle? HELLSHOCK: THE
DEFINITIVE EDITION reprints issues 1-3 of HELLSHOCK by JAE LEE – PLUS
the brand-new 22 page CONCLUSION by JAE LEE! Also included are another
22 pages of original, unpublished material: the alternate beginning to
HELLSHOCK! PLUS! A brand-new introduction by JIM LEE & NICK BARRUCCI,
a cover gallery, unpublished sketches and art, and a new afterword by
JAE LEE describing the creative process that led to HELLSHOCK.
COLLECTS HELLSHOCK, VOL. 2 #1-3
HELLSHOCK: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION HC
JULY 27 • 144 pg • FC • $49.99
written by JAE LEE
art & cover by JAE LEE
For the discerning collector: a deluxe hardbound edition of this
definitive HELLSHOCK collection! This limited run contains everything
included in the Definitive Edition trade paperback and also features a
special foil-stamped dust jacket and perfect binding. ALSO AVAILABLE:
SIGNED AND RE-MARKED EDITION WITH A HAND-DRAWN HELLSOCK SKETCH •
$149.95
THE SILENCERS #1
July 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95
written by FRED VAN LENTE
art & cover by STEVE ELLIS
This gritty crime saga set in a superhero universe stars a team of
former mob enforcers with extraordinary abilities. The feared and
legendary Cardinal is hell-bent on leading his Silencers to the top of
the New York City crime scene, even if he has to blow through every
rival supergang to do it!
WILDGUARD: FOOL’S GOLD #1-2 (OF 2) - SPOTLIGHT
July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50
written by TODD NAUCK
art & cover by TODD NAUCK
WildGuard returns in a bi-weekly format with this all-new two-issue
miniseries! Superstar and WildGuard team leader, Four, takes her team
to fashion charity show to lend their star power to a worthy cause:
keeping super powered youth on the straight and narrow. But where
WildGuard goes, adventure follows as attention to super youth can’t
come soon enough! PLUS! Two all-new “Where Are They Now?” back-ups
featuring American Icon (art by JEREMY DALE) and Travel Agent (art by
Army of Darkness’ SANFORD GREENE)!
[I'll wait for the collection of this fun series.]
THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS #5
July 6 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95
written by MARK SMITH
art & cover by DAN HIPP
READY...SET...IGNITION! It’s a race against the clock as the Amazing
Joy Buzzards return in their most sexy-sleek and brilliant adventure
to date! Internationally famous racecar driver Stevo Vargas races
towards Monaco – and his doom – as a group of nefarious
supernatural-mod-hipsters plan to put the breaks on our hunky hero!
Will Stevo survive the dangers and pitfalls that await him around
every turn?! Will El Campeon finally get his burrito?!! WILL ROCK
AND ROLL SURVIVE?!!! ALL HELL BREAKS LOSE THIS MONTH FROM THE AMAZING
JOY BUZZARDS!!!!
ARMOR X #4
July 13 • 28 pg • FC • $2.95
written by KEITH CHAMPAGNE
art & cover by ANDY SMITH
back cover by KHARY RANDOLF
"THE END"—Running for his life, Carson finds himself faced with an
impossible choice: Either give up the suit of armor and forfeit his
own life or watch as his entire town and all its people are destroyed.
But does he really even have a choice? Not if the armor has any say in
the matter. It's Carson's chance to prove the clothes don't make the
man!
THE ATHEIST #3
July 13 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50
written by PHIL HESTER
art by JOHN McCREA
cover by JOHN McCREA
“INCARNATE,” Part 3: Desperate Measures—Sharpe and Nguyen are on the
run. The possessed, real or not, are organized and wish to snuff out
Sharpe's investigation before he can reveal the truth. Sharpe arms
himself with a weapon even the dead will fear, but will he survive
long enough to use it?
(ALL OF…) BAD IDEAS: COLLECTED (IN ONE GIGANTO BOOK!) TP
July 13 • 124 pg • black & white • $12.95
written by WAYNE CHINSANG
art & cover by JIM MAHFOOD & DAVE CROSLAND
WAYNE, JIM and DAVE collect the first two books of Bad Ideas into one
giant book! You'll also get twelve pages of an all-new storyline
(which reveals the true identity of Comic Kid and Hot Chick's
arch-nemesis, Pussy Voodoo), eight new pin-ups (four of which are done
by writers, including PAUL DINI) and a sweet-arse wraparound cover!
Hoo-ga! And the book will contain the home phone numbers of all three
creators!
BATTLE POPE #2
July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95
written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
art & cover by TONY MOORE & VAL STAPLES
Just in time to cash in on that whole “zombie” craze comes “THE ZOMBIE
TWINS.” Watch Battle Pope and his trusty sidekick, Jesus, beat the
snot out of a pair of dead people! It hardly seems fair. Reprinting
ROBERT KIRKMAN’s first published work, now in STUNNING full color,
with a brand new cover by original artist TONY MOORE and original
cover colorist VAL STAPLES.
BEYOND AVALON #3
July 20 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50
written by JOE PRUETT
art & cover by GORAN SUDZUKA
As Megan and Jerome fight off the reptilian guardians of the Tower of
the Two Dragons, they discover that they are not the only wanderers on
the island of Lamiam who have an interest in the secrets within the
Tower. And what clues does Megan find in the pursuit of her lost
father, the legendary King Arthur?
BLACKLIGHT #2
July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99
created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO
written by SCOTT WHERLE
art & cover by JOHN TOLEDO & MARC DEERING
Lina assumes the mantle of the new Blacklight, but before she can even
learn how her new powers work, she gets caught up in a local drug war
when the far more experienced, super-powered killer-for-hire Cicada
hits town. Who hired him to muscle out the competition, and will Lina
have the courage to do something about it when she finds out?
CASE FILES: SAM AND TWITCH #22
RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
July 27 • 32 pg • BW • $2.50
written by MARC ANDREYKO
art by GREG SCOTT
cover by GREG CAPULLO
“FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS,” Part Three—The mystery of who murdered child
starlet Lacey Ann Lyons takes more unexpected twists with the
discovery of a ransom note and the disturbing findings of the coroner.
Already shaken by the brutality of the case and the memories of his
own murdered child, will Twitch be able to make it through this one
with his sanity?
CHRONO MECHANICS #2 GN
July 6 • 48 pg • BW • $6.95
written by ART THIBERT & RICH BIRDSALL
art by ART THIBERT & CHRIS CHUA
cover by ART THIBERT
When the Machine that is Time breaks down, who you gonna call? Chrono
Mechanics, of course! Yep, our highly skilled time repairmen are
back, and this time they find themselves face-to-face with a time
malfunction of universal proportions! Doug (70's rock god), Zyn
(intergalactic child deity), Oot (prehistoric businessman), and
Caravaggio (Renaissance artist) have their much needed vacations cut
short when they are assigned the job of locating and repairing a
faulty Reality Filter Prism that threatens to alter every time line in
existence! Things get even worse when reality as we know it starts to
resemble an abstract painting! The Mechanics are shocked when they
discover the cause of the malfunction is not what – or who – they
expected!
COMMON FOE #2
July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50
created by KEITH GIFFEN & SHANNON DENTON
art by JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI
cover by ESAD RIBIC
Night falls. American and German GI's come face to face with the
ravenous reality behind the vampire myth and must unite against a
common foe or die.
DAWN: THREE TIERS #6 (OF 6)
July 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95
written by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER
art & cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER
THE LONG WAIT IS OVER! JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER brings the epic saga of
Dawn & Darrian Ashoka to a cosmic conclusion. Has Darrian
successfully elevated his line of sight up beyond three tiers? Will
Dawn finally reveal herself and make her intentions clear? Will our
star-crossed lovers reunite at long last?
DATE WITH THE DEVIL: CHOLLY AND FLYTRAP SPECIAL
July 13 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50
written by BOB BURDEN & ARTHUR SUYDAM
art & cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
BOB BURDEN, the creator of such surreal tour-de-force as FLAMING
CARROT and Mystery Men joins forces with master artist SUYDAM of
“Mudwogs” and “Libby” fame, to create one of the most hilarious
stories ever printed. Gorgeous girls, twisted plots abound as the
intrepid Cholly and Flytrap come face to face with forces of evil and
battle the devil himself. Mad wit and mayhem combine to produce a
Cholly and Flytrap you’ve never seen before. Also features a text
piece by BURDEN as he talks about working with SUYDAM. What happens
when you put the brains of two crazy geniuses together? This story
answers that question in spades.
THE EXPATRIATE #5
July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95
written by B. CLAY MOORE
art & cover by JASON LATOUR
Jack Dexter has to go back on the run, but to do so he’s got to escape
from the clutches of his own government. That means he’s got to
overcome a sexy Russian spy, the horrible things that have been done
to his body, and deadly things that glow bright green.
FLAK RIOT #2
July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95
written by MICHAEL O’HARE & ROBERT NAPTON
art & cover by MICHAEL O’HARE & MICHAEL GARCIA
Zoe Nixxon wanted change and she’s got it. Trapped in the O.D., she
must face an angry T-Rex in order to complete her graduation exercise:
buying some tacos! That’s right, tacos!
GIRLS #3
RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
Jul 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95
written by JOSHUA LUNA
art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA
The ultimate battle of the sexes begins.
GØDLAND #2
July 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95
written by JOE CASEY
art by TOM SCIOLI
cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS
BOOK TWO: EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE—The showdown you’ve been waiting
thirty days for! Adam Archer, the world’s first star-powered
superhero, vs. the one and only Basil Cronus – with a mysterious alien
visitor caught in the middle! Plus, marvel at the cracked
philosophies of the all-new Friedrich Nickelhead!
HAMMER OF THE GODS, VOL. 2: BACK FROM THE DEAD TP
JULY 20 • 160 pg • FC • $15.95
written by MARK OBIE WHEATLEY & MICHAEL AVON OEMING
art & cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Modi, the tortured Viking lad, Skögul the Valkyrie and the pesky Gods
of Asgard all return for a collection of epic tales. Includes several
all-new stories as well as the popular HAMMER HITS CHINA. This sequel
to the best selling HAMMER OF THE GODS, graphic novel, MORTAL ENEMY,
explodes with color and bloody battle! COLLECTS HAMMER HITS CHINA #1-3
[I enjoyed the first series and will order this.]
HAMMER OF THE GODS: MODI STATUE
JULY 20 • $49.99
designed by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
sculpted & painted by ANDREW WIERNICKI
This collectible statue, based on lead character Modi from Michael
Avon Oeming and Mark Wheatley's popular HAMMER OF THE GODS series,
stands on a base made of a fallen foe, 5 1/4" long, 3 1/2" wide and 6"
tall. The piece was sculpted and painted by Andrew Wiernicki under the
careful eye of series creator and statue designer MICHAEL AVON OEMING.
HERO CAMP #3 (OF 4)
July 13 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95
written by GREG THOMPSON
art & cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ
When the deadly Chupacabra sets its sights on Goat, he seeks help from
a most unlikely place – Camp Enokchuk! Now it's up to Eric and his
pals to save the life of their most despicable foe. Will the campers
be able to rescue their sworn enemy, or will the Chupacabra get its
goat?
LIBERTY MEADOWS VOL. 3: SUMMER OF LOVE TP
July 6• 144 pg • Black and white • $14.95
written by FRANK CHO
art & cover by FRANK CHO
As the summer approaches, Brandy secretly falls in love with Frank.
But around the corner, a catastrophe of global proportions awaits.
Brandy must battle her evil counterpart from a parallel universe to
save Frank and the animal sanctuary! This is the third collection of
the award-winning comic book series, Liberty Meadows. All the comic
strips within are completely re-mastered and uncensored, and this
volume also includes a cover art gallery, extensive sketch and
illustration sections, plus a complete, never-before-published LIBERTY
MEADOWS short story. COLLECTS LIBERTY MEADOWS #19-27
MAGE, VOL. 2: THE HERO DEFINED HC
JULY 13 • 432 pg • FC • $49.95
written by MATT WAGNER
art & cover by MATT WAGNER
In the eagerly awaited sequel to the sold out MAGE, VOL. 1: THE HERO
DISCOVERED HC, Kevin Matchstick's path brings him into the company of
other legendary heroes, reborn in the modern world under the most
everyday guises. Trouble arises when their purpose and challenges
seem to be drying up and the number of supernatural "nasties," rapidly
diminishing. Have the forces of darkness been DEFEATED, or is there a
more sinister manipulation at work? Featuring an all-new painted cover
by WAGNER, this handsome hardcover edition collects the 15-issue MAGE:
THE HERO DEFINED in one mammoth volume – FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!
PLUS: A comprehensive of gallery of MAGE covers, development artwork,
merchandise and even pages from the special 3-D edition of issue #1!
COLLECTS MAGE: THE HERO DEFINED #1-15
NOBLE CAUSES, VOL. 4: BLOOD & WATER TP
July 20 • 144 pg • FC • $14.95
written by JAY FAERBER
art & cover by FRAN BUENO
The Noble family is again plagued by scandal when their friend,
Krennick, is suspected of murdering a prostitute who was found dressed
up like Zephyr Noble. Meanwhile, half-brothers Rusty and Frost find
themselves forced to team up on a mission to outer space, and Gaia
begins to notice startling changes in her husband, Doc. COLLECTS NOBLE
CAUSES #1-6
[Check.]
NYC MECH: BETA LOVE #3
July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95
written by MILES GUNTER & IVAN BRANDON
art by ANDY MacDONALD
cover by ERIC CANETE
Romance is in the air, but this is NYC MECH, so the other shoe is
about to drop. There’s a dark cloud headed to NYC, and as Quentin
gets drunk on love, his old life begins to crumble.
PIGTALE #4
JULY 27 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95
written by OVI NEDELCU
art & cover by OVI NEDELCU
“SALTY PORK & BACON TARTS”—Boston and Clyde venture off into the face
of danger to help one another overcome their fears, rescue loved ones
and save the city from Taxx, who’s bent on destroying Clyde, getting
his revenge and using the super-plasma device to conquer the city and
reign supreme!
SEA OF RED, VOL. 1: NO GRAVE BUT THE SEA TP
RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
July 27 • 104 pg • 2C • $8.95
written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER
art by SALGOOD SAM & KIERON DWYER
cover by KIERON DWYER & TONY MOORE
Since being turned undead by the crew of the cursed Pirate ship, The
Black Galleon, Marco Esperanza has spent the past 400 years tied to
the bow of a sunken vessel, clinging to life in the dark, briny, deep.
His confinement at the bottom of the sea ends when he is discovered by
film director Joel Cameron's submarine on a scouting expedition for
his next film. Hungry to film a live vampire battle, Cameron urges
Marco to seek out the man responsible and have his revenge. Includes
the first four gruesome issues and many extras from this acclaimed new
series by rising star RICK REMENDER and popular veterans KIERON DWYER
and SALGOOD SAM. COLLECTS SEA OF RED #1-4
[That is a very nice price. I had kinda looked at this series, but
will now definitely order the collection.]
SEA OF RED #5
RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
July 27 • 32 pg • 2C • $2.95
written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER
art by PAUL HARMON
cover by KIERON DWYER & TONY MOORE
This special origin issue features the lush art of rising star, PAUL
HARMON (MORA). The year is 521 A.D. and Lesser Blackthroat, assassin
for a secret sect of the Catholic Church, attempts to obtain the blood
of a messiah in hopes of washing clean his cursed spirit. His journey
leads him to an underground cathedral in Mesopotamia where the ancient
undead guard Blackthroat’s prize and the secret to pure immortality.
SHADOWHAWK #3
July 13 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99
created and co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO
written by JIM KEPLINGER
art and cover by CARLOS RODRIGUEZ & ALBERT PUIG
He’s been stalking ShadowHawk for days, and now he’s ready to strike!
He’s a better fighter, he’s better armed – and Eddie is going to have
to pull out all the stops if he ever expects to best a man called
Nocturn. And in the wings...the biggest surprise of all!
SMALL GODS #10
July 20 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95
written by JASON RAND
art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA
One world. 63 million psychics. 63 million stories.
“NIGHTINGALE," Part One—Cristina Fierro is one of the CIA's best black
bag operatives – but how can a killer hope to retain her sanity, when,
as an empath, she feels every bit of her victims’ pain and terror?
When she goes rogue after a mission in South America, her handler, the
telepathic Agent Hanley, is the only one who can stop her before she
turns Denver into a slaughterhouse.
SPAWN #148 (RES)
July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.50
written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE
art by ANGEL MEDINA & DANNY MIKI
cover by GREG CAPULLO
“RANDOM PATTERNS,” Part 1—As Spawn closes in on its groundbreaking
150th issue, Al Simmons continues his trek across the country, a
journey into the dark, hidden corners of America. When Simmons notices
seemingly unconnected occurrences – street names, crossword puzzle
clues, newspaper headlines – spell out an apocalyptic prophecy, he
begins to suspect that his wanderings may be following a predestined
course. But who is behind these arcane warnings? And what part does
the mysterious Mammon play in all this?
THE STARDUST KID #2
July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50
written by J.M. DeMATTEIS
art & cover by MIKE PLOOG
“THE WOMAN”—The entire neighborhood has transformed into a savage,
primeval land populated by trolls, elves and other fantastical
creatures. Protected by the magics of Paul’s book, these four children
are the only ones who remember the world as it was. But how can they
survive in this dangerous new world? And how can they possibly change
things back?
STRANGE GIRL #2
July 6 • 32 pg • full color • $2.95
Written by Rick Remender
art & cover by Eric Nguyen
After years of living under the protection of Belial and The Corridor,
Bethany and Bloato have to get the hell outta Dodge and survive the
harsh terrain of the American wastelands. A hearty pint of
demon-riddled, breakneck, post-Rapture action that leaves Bethany near
death. The end of the world was just the beginning.
THE WALKING DEAD #22
RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
July 13• 32 pg • BW • $2.95
written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
art by CHARLIE ADLARD
cover by TONY MOORE
With the dangers of this zombie filled world safely on the other side
of the prison walls our band of survivors finally has time to explore
their new home. Unfortunately there’s still more than enough conflict
on the inside of the walls.
WITCHBLADE ANIMATED COMIC PLUS TOYS
Did ya know? Witchblade is currently being animated in Japan as an
all-new cartoon series. And it all started here…
Palisades Toys’ three-figure Witchblade Animated action figure set
features Witchblade, the Darkness, and the Magdalena! And the
Witchblade Animated one-shot comic features great action from six-time
Emmy Award winner Paul Dini (Batman: Mad Love) and artist Darwyn Cooke
(DC: The New Frontier). Together here for the first time at a GREAT
low price!
Three toys plus comic $16.99
THE AGENCY #1-#6 SET
The freelance police of the future, The Agency, take on the cases that
regular cops can’t solve—like tracking down the horrific serial killer
known as “God’s Man.” All six issues of the series, written by Paul
Jenkins (The Darkness, Peter Parker: Spider-Man) with art by horror
master Kyle Hotz, are available at an incredible bargain price!
Six comics $4.99
Six comics with #1 signed by writer Paul Jenkins $14.99
BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #1-#12 SET
Join the G-Force crew for their incredible adventures defending the
Earth against the evil forces of Specrtra! They’re science ninja
teenagers—with wings! The entire series is NOT collected in any single
paperback so this is your chance to get the whole series, below
original cover price!
12 comics $29.99
FRESHMEN #1 "INTRODUCTION TO SUPER POWERS 101" PT. 1 OF 6
(W) Hugh Sterbakov (P) Leonard Kirk (Col) Tyson Wengler (Cov)
Rodolfo Migliari, George Pérez, Joseph Michael Linsner
What if a group of college freshmen suddenly got amazing superpowers?
What if the powers were based on exactly what they were thinking at
the moment? You'd get the Intoxicator, who burps at his foes to make
them drunk. Or Quaker, the Amish kid who created earthquakes with his
belly. You'd get a kid who can talk to plants—and is stalked by the
plant who loves him. You’d get a fearless leader who desperately wants
superpowers, but is left out of the bonanza. Co-created by Austin
Powers and Buffy star Seth Green and written by newcomer Hugh
Sterbakov, Freshmen is an uproarious combination of superpowers and
college…with a talking beaver!
Full color 32 pages $2.99 part one of a six-part series
Three covers by Rodolfo Migliari (City of Heroes), Joseph Michael
Linsner (Dawn) and George Pérez (JLA/Avengers)—ask your retailer to
order your favorite!
THE HUNTER-KILLER DOSSIER
(W) Mark Waid (Art) A galaxy of stars! (Cov) Marc Silvestri
Go behind the curtain of Hunter-Killer, the new hit series by Mark
Waid and Marc Silvestri, with this one-shot special! ALL the secrets
behind Hunter-Killer’s massive, sweeping conspiracy are revealed with
illustrations by over a dozen of comics’ greatest artists, including
Marc Silvestri (New X-Men), Humberto Ramos (Spectacular Spider-Man),
Mike Choi (Witchblade) and J.G. Jones (Wanted)!
Full color 32 pages $2.99 one-shot special
RISING STARS: VOICES OF THE DEAD #4 (OF 6)
(W) Fiona Avery (P) Staz Johnson (I) Wayne Faucher (C) Steve Firchow
Ghost-talker Lionel Zerb struggles with the weight of the psychic
world as he tries to determine what the vortex within the House on
Stansbury Lane really contains. Why are spirits ripped to shreds when
they go near it? Why was his own consciousness nearly stolen? How can
one speak to nothing but a void? Lionel takes a chance in this issue
and confronts the great nothingness within the house. Great new Rising
Stars action is brought to you by Fiona Avery (Amazing Fantasy, Araña)
and Staz Johnson (Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus)!
Full color 32 pages $2.99 part 4 of a 6-part story arc
WITCHBLADE #88 "PARTNERS"
(W) Ron Marz (P) Mike Choi (I) Sal Regla (C) Brian Buccellato (Cov)
Terry Dodson
Regular series artist and rising superstar Mike Choi comes roaring
back, joining cover artist Terry Dodson for an issue that tests
everything Sara Pezzini has ever learned about being a New York City
Police detective. When a friend's young daughter is missing, not even
the mysterious power of the Witchblade can help Sara find her in this
emotional, gripping story. It's time to find out why Herorealm.com has
praised Witchblade as an "ever-changing roller-coaster ride!”
Full color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series
CITY OF HEROES #3 "HARD CRASH," PT. 3 OF 3
(W) Mark Waid (P) David Nakayama (Col) Sonia Oback (Cov) Rodolfo
Migliari
The NEW comic series based on the SPECTACULAR video game! Paragon City
has been crippled by a mysterious attack. Statesman, the city’s
greatest hero, is still missing. All the city’s remaining heroes,
including the Freedom Phalanx, are struggling to deal with their
powers that have vanished or gone haywire. Can the Freedom Phalanx
find their leader and restore the power to the City of Heroes?
Eisner-Award winning superhero writer Mark Waid brings you the action,
with Kubert School grad and Wizard contest winner David Nakayama on
art!
Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series
TOMB RAIDER/WITCHBLADE/MAGDALENA/VAMPIRELLA
(W) Gail Simone and Kevin McCarthy (A) Joyce Chin (Cov) Billy Tan
(50%), Art Adams (25%) and Joyce Chin (25%)
All of Top Cow’s femme fatales—and Vampirella, to boot!—kick out the
jams in two great stories originally presented in limited editions by
Dynamic Forces. Now, they’re available for all to see! Kevin McCarthy
(The Escapist) takes Tomb Raider Lara Croft through “Sphere of
Influence,” while Gail Simone (Action Comics) faces Witchblade,
Magdalena and Vampirella off against a vampire!
Full color 32 pages $2.99 one-shot special
An X-citing new cover by Billy Tan (X-23) accounts for 50% of the
print run, with brilliant remastered covers by Joyce Chin and Art
Adams comprising 25% each!
DARKNESS #22 “ALL IN THE FAMILY,” PT. 1 OF 3
(W) David Wohl (P) Martin Montiel (Col) Sonia Oback (Cov) Dale Keown
Just when he thought it was safe to come back to New York City,
mobster Jackie Estacado finds himself face to face with…the Angelus!
Yes, the Darkness’ oldest and most deadly nemesis is back—and this
time she won’t stop until either she or Jackie is dead. And if that
wasn’t bad enough, another mortal enemy has returned to battle
Estacado—The Magdalena!
Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series
THE DARKNESS: FLESH AND BLOOD VOL. 3.5 TRADE PAPERBACK
(W) Scott Lobdell and Christina Z. (Art) Dave Finch, Clarence Lansang,
Clayton Crain, Joe Benitez, Keu Cha, and more!
Featuring art from the industry’s top artists and creators, The
Darkness: Flesh and Blood is packed with action and the mysterious
connection between The Darkness and The Witchblade. Collecting The
Darkness #26-39 as well as the crossover books Witchblade/Darkness and
Darkness/Witchblade, this trade paperback edition fills in the blanks
on Jackie’ past, and his place in the world.
full color 464 pages $24.99 trade paperback collection
ARCANUM TRADE PAPERBACK
(W/A) Brandon Peterson (Cov) Brandon Peterson
Armageddon is coming. Which side will you choose? Writer/artist
Brandon Peterson (Ultimate X-Men) enters the world of Arcanum and
discover the “Avatars,” human beings who have become the living
manifestations of War, Love, Death…and more. Split into two factions,
the forces for goodness struggle to stop the machinations of an
ancient being with the knowledge of how to destroy the world.
Collecting Arcanum #1-#8, plus the Wizard #1/2 issue. Also: 16 pages
of bonus materials by Brandon Peterson!
full color 240 pages $16.99 trade paperback collection
M.I.T.H: OPERATION SMOKING JAGUAR
(W) Jennifer Brandes Hepler and Chris Hepler (Art) Stephen Segovia
(Cov) Tyler Kirkham
What if magic was real? And what if the CIA were the only ones who
knew about it? In M.I.T.H., the Magical Intelligence Tactical
Headquarters controls the real secret behind America's military
might—magic wands, crystal coffins, and the occasional hundred-eyed
invisible giant! Special-ops soldier Hamilton Crow and the M.I.T.H.
squad pursue stolen nuclear weapons through the Mayan underworld in a
desperate bid to stave off the Apocalypse!
Full color 112 pages $9.99 Original 4-issue graphic novel
-Ralf Haring
"The mind must be the harder, the heart the keener,
the spirit the greater, as our strength grows less."
-Byrhtwold, The Battle of Maldon