PREVIEWS VOL. XV #4 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS [GR: PREVIEWS is a SPOTLIGHT] PREVIEWS #6 (JUNE 2005) Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from August 2005 through October 2005! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 [GR: MARVEL PREVIEWS is a SPOTLIGHT] MARVEL PREVIEWS #22 Each issue of Marvel Previews will be a comic book-sized, 96-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel’s upcoming releases, PLUS a full 22-page story in each issue — either a special advanced preview of an upcoming blockbuster new project, or a sold-out, jumping-on point issue from one of their hottest books! It’s your one source for advanced Marvel solicitations! This June issue features items scheduled to ship in August 2005! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #6 (JUNE 2005) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late May 2005 for items on sale in August 2005. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #6 (JUNE 2005) Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, Adult Material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS HELLBOY: THE ISLAND #1 (OF 2) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A) On sale June 22, FC, 32pg, $2.99 After more than two years at the bottom of the sea, Hellboy washes up on an island full of sunken ships where he is tempted by singing dead men and stupidly ignores good advice from an ancient enemy. This tale of gods and monsters offers the first revelations about one (or more) of the great secrets of Hellboy’s world. Award-winning creator Mike Mignola presents the long-awaited sequel to 2001’s The Third Wish, and the first Hellboy series since the character was pushed into the mainstream by 2004’s hit film. SCARLET TRACES: THE GREAT GAME #1 (OF 4) IAN EDGINTON (W) and D’ISRAELI (A) On sale June 29, FC, 32pg, $2.99 After almost four decades of conflict, the British invasion of Mars has ground to a bloody stalemate in the dust of the red planet. Launched to fanfares and cheers, the times and mood have changed, as the British Government under the iron hand of Prime Minister Spry struggles to wage a war another world away while keeping its grip on an increasingly troubled and turbulent empire. Riven with revolt and revolution, the glory that was Great Britain is unraveling at the seams with freedom and free-speech brutally sacrificed to maintain order. However, this is nothing compared to what is happening on Mars and the worst is yet to come! • This fantastical new miniseries picks up where the critically acclaimed hardcover left off. BILLY THE KID’S OLD-TIMEY ODDITIES #3 (OF 4) ERIC POWELL (W) and KYLE HOTZ (A) On sale June 15, FC, 32pg, $2.99 After being attacked by Dr. Frankenstein’s monsters, Billy and his companions are taken prisoner and locked in the doctor’s dungeon. Over dinner, Dr. Frankenstein explains how eagerly he is awaiting the dissection of and experimentation on such a unique set of subjects. But after exchanging a volley of insults with Billy, Dr. Frankenstein judges him to be of little worth, bemoaning the necessary ‘petty violences’ of Billy’s existence. Jeffrey, ‘the miniature boy,’ on the other hand, is a perfect surgical specimen for one of the good doctor’s “experiments.” Don’t miss the third issue of Billy The Kid’s Old- Timey Oddities from Goon creator Eric Powell and horror artist extraordinaire, Kyle Hotz! MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN #2 (OF 4) BRUCE CAMPBELL (W), DAVID GOODMAN (W), RICK REMENDER (P/cover), HILARY BARTA (I/cover), and HUMBERTO RAMOS (Alt. Cover) On sale June 15, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The second issue of this film-cum-comics series from Bruce Campbell, star of Evil Dead and Army of Darkness, begins with our square-jawed anti-hero facedown in a ghetto alley, a bullet blown through his head, and ends with a reanimated monster that only this king of B-Movies could bring to life. How he gets there is the whole point in this bizarre romp involving mad scientists, retired KGB, trophy wives, and more scorned women than you can shake a stake at. In this crumbling Eastern European city straight out of a classic Universal horror film, all anyone wants is a way out, and they’ll stop at nothing—not murder, not extortion, not organ theft—to get it. CONAN #17 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (P), THOMAS YEATES (P), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale June 22, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Conan’s travels take him to the most dangerous place in Zamoria—the infamous City of Thieves! Bruised, angry, and fed up with both men and mysticism, Conan’s ready to start handing out a few lessons in ass-kicking—and he finds plenty of contenders willing to take him on. And that’s only the beginning of an adventure ranging from bloody back- alleys to the secrets of the universe—with a few sultry, seductive dangers in-between. Cary Nord continues his stirring run of covers, showing one and all why Conan has been a smash success for Dark Horse, and one of Wizard magazine’s picks for biggest events of 2004. • “On some larger level I know what to expect from Conan, but on an issue-by-issue basis I never know what I'm going to get next. Busiek and company have succeeded in blending the enduring strengths of Robert E. Howard’s pulp creation and some exquisite comic- book storytelling to create a modern day masterpiece of the form.” CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR #3 (OF 3) P. CRAIG RUSSELL (W/A) and LOVERN KINDZIERSKI (C) On sale June 15, FC, 32pg, $2.99 In a story written by Conan creator Robert E. Howard and set later in the character’s life, the barbarian must unravel the treacheries of a false goddess and an imposter oracle in a haunted temple where for once it’s not Conan doing the decapitations. P. Craig Russell, one of the most celebrated fantasy artists in the history of comics, makes an indelible mark on the greatest fantasy hero of all time, as this most opulent of Conan’s original adventures concludes. THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 8: THE TOWER OF BLOOD AND OTHER STORIES TPB ROY THOMAS (W) and JOHN BUSCEMA (A) On sale July 27, SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10", $16.95 In a fantastic world filled with malevolent magicians and dangerous doppelgangers, one man pits his flesh, blood, and steel against an endless tide of enemies—natural and supernatural—that would seek to destroy him. That man is Conan! Whether he’s going toe-to-toe against a lumbering beast or taking on a shipload of cut-throats and pirates, Conan’s strength, cunning and iron will know no equal. Collecting issues #52-#60 of the original series. • Presenting more of the celebrated Roy Thomas/John Buscema Conan the Barbarian run. All featuring completely remastered color; all proving once again why Conan is considered the greatest and most savage Fantasy characters of all time. GRENDEL: RED, WHITE, & BLACK TPB MATT WAGNER (W), JILL THOMPSON (A), PHIL NOTO (A), MICHAEL AVON OEMING (A), FAREL DALRYMPLE (A), DARICK ROBERTSON (A), DAN BRERETON (A), STAN SAKAI (A), KELLEY JONES (A), ANDI WATSON (A), JIM MAHFOOD (A), MICHAEL ZULLI (A), PHIL HESTER (A), ANDE PARKS (A), and others On sale July 27, SC, 176pg, black, white, and red, 7" x 10", $19.95 Dark Horse is proud to present this second Grendel anthology, in the tradition of the multiple Eisner Award-winning Grendel: Black, White, & Red. Each written by the Devil’s acclaimed creator, Matt Wagner, these short stories are vignettes of the devious misdeeds of Hunter Rose, the first incarnation of Grendel. The tales are illustrated in stark black, white, and blood red by some of the top talents in comics, including Jill Thompson, Michael Avon Oeming, Darick Robertson, Kelley Jones, Andi Watson, Dan Brereton, Phil Noto, Zander Cannon, Andy Kuhn, Ashley Wood, Jim Mahfood, Stan Sakai, Tom Fowler, Mike Huddleston, Cliff Chiang, John K. Snyder, Michael Zulli, and Phil Hester & Ande Parks, and more, including a seldom seen Grendel story drawn by Matt Wagner himself! Rivals to Grendel’s mob employer, the Ciccone family, never expected to deal with the Devil himself! Collects the original four-issue miniseries. • The first edition of this trade paperback will feature a new painted cover by Matt Wagner, a matte and spot gloss finish, and cover flaps on the first edition only. CONCRETE VOLUME 1: DEPTHS TPB PAUL CHADWICK (W/A) On sale July 13, SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $14.95 Part man, part...rock? Over seven feet tall and weighing over a thousand pounds, he is known as Concrete but is in reality the mind of one Ronald Lithgow, trapped inside a shell of stone, a body that allows him to walk unaided on the ocean’s floor or survive the crush of a thousand tons of rubble in a collapsed mineshaft...but prevents him from feeling the touch of a human hand. These stories of Concrete are as rich and satisfying as any in comics: funny, heartbreaking, and singularly human. Depths, the first in a series of new collections reprinting the classic early Concrete stories along with never-before-collected short stories, includes the Eisner-nominated “Orange Glow” and “Vagabond,” Paul Chadwick's autobiographical account of a cross-country hitchiking trip. • “...probably the best comic being published today by anyone, anywhere.” —Harlan Ellison • Paul Chadwick’s Concrete has won five Eisner Awards and three Harvey Awards. USAGI YOJIMBO #85 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale June 29, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Master storyteller Stan Sakai continues Usagi Yojimbo, his internationally acclaimed samurai adventure! In this issue, the third installment of “The Treasure of the Mother of Mountains,” Tomoe Ame, bodyguard to the Geishu lord, fights for her life in her own province … and with ronin Usagi at her side! Lord Sanada, a malicious and greedy opportunist who is operating an illegal gold mine, set his murderous warriors after Tomoe last issue. And though Lord Noriyuki knows that Tomoe is missing, the jealous Lord Horikawa advises him to do nothing. When Usagi is sentenced to death, will Tomoe turn herself in to save his life? Find out, this month in Usagi Yojimbo! BERSERK VOLUME 8 TPB KENTARO MIURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale July 13, SC, 232pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $13.95 The century-spanning war between Midland and Chuder continues unabated. The two warring kingdoms, vying for supremacy, launch headfirst into what will become the final battle. Leading the Midland forces are the Band of the Hawk, lead by the charismatic Griffith, with the fearless Guts as his trusted champion. But should the Hawks triumph again on the battlefield, the war with Chuder may end, but the secret war within Midland may begin as those who seek to rise within the court see the ambitious Griffith as an obstacle to obtaining power. And nothing is more formidable than an enemy unseen! • Each volume of Berserk comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ cover content advisory. • The first five volumes of Berserk have sold over 100, 000 copies! BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #102: TRICKSTER PART 4 (OF 4) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale June 8, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 The concluding chapter to the “Trickster” story arc! The winner of last issue’s brutal dogfight between Giichi and Magatsu is revealed! Also, Manji fights for his life after being blinded by a tenacious new foe. Facing an enemy armed with kessen-satsu, the only poison known to damage his immortal blood, Manji is vulnerable, falling apart, and swinging in the dark! Will the vindictive Itto-ryü noose finally close in around Manji’s neck? Fans of Hiroaki Samura’s entertaining, colorful characters, complex grudge matches, and beautifully brutal swordfights will be delighted with this hard-hitting “Trickster” finale! OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 21 TPB KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale July 13, SC, 176pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $10.95 Peorth is back! But not back to normal … the appearance of her adorable child form receiving sensitive guffaws and considerate mocking from certain of the less mature goddesses in the household. But while having a new little kid around for Belldandy to try and dress is certainly cute, the sawn-off Fourth Goddess is not amused—especially when she realizes Velsper, the demon who put her into this short situation, is now himself a tiny black kitten who can’t change Peorth back—no matter how much she shakes and throttles him! But Velsper does know someone who could…whispering to her the dread name of … Hild! Yes, Hild! Chief of the demon realm! Big shot of the regions below! Why is it no surprise Urd’s known her since she was a little girl? In fa-a-a-ct … • This is it! After ten years, the endearing fan-favorite manga Oh My Goddess! switches to being read in an affordable, right-to-left, authentic Japanese format! ALSO AVAILABLE OH MY GODDESS!: THE ADVENTURES OF THE MINI-GODDESSES TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR11200) . . . $9.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 1: WRONG NUMBER TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 160pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR15854) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 2: LEADER OF THE PACK TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152 pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR16255) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 3: FINAL EXAM TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR16676) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 4: LOVE POTION NO. 9 TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 192pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR09467) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 5: SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 160pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR09940) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 6: TERRIBLE MASTER URD TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR11152) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 7: THE QUEEN OF VENGEANCE TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR10402) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 8: MARA STRIKES BACK TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR11145) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 9: NINJA MASTER! TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR12044). . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 10: MISS KEIICHI TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 232pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR13173) . . . $16.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 11: THE DEVIL IN MISS URD TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR13583) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 12: THE FOURTH GODDESS TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 280pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR14401) . . . $18.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 13: CHILDHOOD’S END TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 216pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR15354) . . . $15.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 14: QUEEN SAYOKO TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 240 pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR17086) . . .$16.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 15: HAND IN HAND TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 256pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR17767) . . . $17.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 16: MYSTERY CHILD TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 272pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR18452) . . . $18.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 17: TRAVELER TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 256pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (STAR20128) . . . $17.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 18: THE PHANTOM RACER TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 256pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" (FEB040048) . . . $17.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 19/20: SORA UNCHAINED TPB by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 312pg, b&w, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4" . . . $18.95 **************************** SUPER MANGA BLAST! #53 MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W) One sale June 29, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 Makoto Kobayashi delivers two tales of domestic frustration and feline cohabitation in the world of What’s Michael? Kobayashi’s romantic comedy, Club 9, nears its end, as Haruo “Hello” Hattori puts on an outrageous performance for a very rich friend. A strange, dangerous game continues in Shadow Star, with Shiina Tamai now the focus of a destructive Shadow Dragon’s fury! When Seraphic Feather’s meta-human heroes clash with super-powered terrorists, swords swing, bullets fly, and powerful, alien forces begin to stir! Recovering from his last super-robot battle, Hoichi Kano rests at the Cannon God Exaxxion home base, while the Riofaldian invaders and a certain mad scientist plan their next moves. STAR WARS: THE COMICS COMPANION TPB RYDER WINDHAM (W), DANIEL WALLACE (W), and TSUNEO SANDA (A) On sale July 6, SC, 200pg, FC, 9" x 12", $19.95 Dark Horse presents the definitive guide to Star Wars comics, complete with in-depth coverage all the way through Episode III! Written by Ryder Windham, Star Wars expert, and densely illustrated with both brand-new art and classic images from the comics, this chronological compendium contains everything you need to be the ultimate Star Wars reader in-the-know. Follow Anakin Skywalker’s descent into darkness, from his early days as a padawan, to his harrowing Clone Wars battles, up through his transformation and eventual death as Darth Vader. Get complete details on the exploits of Luke and Leia, Han and Chewie, and all the rest of the gang, with thorough rundowns of classic Star Wars tales originally printed decades ago! Spanning over 25,000 years of Star Wars history, from the very beginnings of the Jedi order, no character goes unmentioned and no quadrant goes unmapped. • This clear and complete handbook covers everything from Dark Empire to Episode III— the bible for any serious Star Wars comics reader, and anyone looking to become one! STAR WARS TALES #24 ROB WILLIAMS (W), LUCAS MARANGON (W/A), BRANDON BADEAUX (A), and various, TBA (Cover) and Photo cover On sale June 8, FC, 64pg, $5.99 Powerful is the dark side of the Force; its corrupting, seductive pull has produced some of the most memorable villains in the Star Wars galaxy. Exploring the moral and emotional fall-out that comes with giving oneself over to the ways of the Sith, this issue features four stories steeped in darkness and danger, spanning nearly every Star Wars era, including the final act of our serialized tale, “Nomad.” The truth about wandering Jedi Darca Nyl is at last revealed, but will the end of his journey bring him peace … or even more trouble? The premier Star Wars comics anthology rolls onward. STAR WARS: EMPIRE #34—“SONS” PART 5 (OF 5) THOMAS ANDREWS (W), ADRIANA MELO (P), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and TOMÁS GIORELLO (cover) On sale June 1, FC, 32pg, $2.99 For the second time, events on Jabiim are coming to disastrous ends because of the presence of a Jedi named Skywalker. The first time was during the Clone Wars when young Anakin Skywalker was forced to abandon the Loyalist Jabiimi troops to the not-so-tender mercies of the Separatists. Now, Luke Skywalker, whose presence on the otherwise insignificant planet has attracted the attention of none other than Darth Vader, must decide whether to stay and fight and risk everything, or escape and leave the Jabiimi freedom fighters to face Vader’s wrath. But the choice may not be Luke’s alone—and no matter what he decides, Vader could end up with another prize that could doom the Rebel fleet! STAR WARS: GENERAL GRIEVOUS #4 (OF 4) CHUCK DIXON (W), RICK LEONARDI (P), MARK PENNINGTON (I), and LUCAS MARANGON (C) On sale June 22, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Flynn Kybo and his fellow Jedi invade Grievous’ stronghold on an occupied Ugnaut world while the General deals with the mass escape of his Padawan hostages. This is the action packed climax to this tale of unspeakable evil and calculated revenge. This is the big backstory for the latest addition to the Star Wars rogue’s gallery! STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #78—“INTO THE UNKNOWN” PART 1 (OF 2) WELLES HARTLEY (W), DOUG WHEATLEY (A), and BRAD ANDERSON (C) On sale June 29, FC, 32pg, $2.99 In the aftermath of the events in Episode III, Jedi on opposite ends of the galaxy try to come to terms with how their world has changed. On the run, with enemies on every side, it seems that their only hope may be to locate others of their kind and band together for mutual survival. But what may seem like wisdom could lead to unsuspected consequences, and the path to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant leads only to danger! Republic embarks on the first step into the “dark times” after Revenge of the Sith! MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN On sale May 4 B-movie star and cult icon Bruce Campbell, star of Evil Dead, Army of Darkness, Bubba Ho-Tep, and more, has co-written, directed,and starred in this upcoming wacky horror film. The title says it all! Man with the Screaming Brain tells the story of a greedy American businessman who hits on the wrong gypsy girl and lands in the grip of a mad scientist determined to get rich off a twisted double-brain-transplant scheme. Dark Horse is about to launch a series of comics following the "director's cut" of the story. In honor of this latest extravaganza, we are producing a great Bruce Campbell bust, expertly sculpted by Steve Kiwus, 2 t-shirts, featuring the cover art from the comic books, including art by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, and a sporty baseball cap, emblazoned with the Man with the Screaming Brain logo. MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN BUST 7" tall, fully painted, $39.99 MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN T-SHIRT/COVER #1/BLACK TEE/ADULT $17.99 M-XL $19.99 XXL MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN T-SHIRT/MIGNOLA COVER/BLACK TEE/ADULT $17.99 M-XL $19.99 XXL MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN BASEBALL CAP Black cap with white logo, $9.99 MINI FENDER GUITAR COLLECTION On sale June 22 Produced by SD Toys and exclusively distributed in the United States and Canada by Dark Horse Comics, Inc. Each 1/6 scale model guitar or bass comes packaged on a blister card with many accessories—including 3 mini picks, strap, shield, transmitter, and guitar stand, $19.99 (each) TELECASTER® The revolutionary Telecaster guitar wrote the book on mass-produced solid-body electric guitar design. Featuring an ash body, adjustable maple neck, two single-coil pickups and a micro-adjustable bridge —the Tele® guitar, as it affectionately became known, is one of the most beloved and recorded guitars of all time. Comes in butterscotch blonde. STRATOCASTER® The legendary and venerable Stratocaster guitar took guitar design to a higher level and became the voice of rock ‘n’ roll. Featuring a comfort contoured body, three single-coil pickups and a synchronized tremolo system—the Strat® guitar has become the most popular guitar ever built. Comes in black. PRECISION BASS® As one of their most illustrious achievements, the Fender Precision Bass guitar allowed bassists to be heard more clearly than ever before. For the first time, traditional upright bass players could finger notes easily and precisely, thanks to the P Bass® guitar’s maple neck and fretted fingerboard. Comes in white. JAZZ BASS® The Jazz Bass guitar offered bassists more tones than ever before. Featuring two single- coil pickups and complementary tone controls, bassists could “dial-in” virtually any tone imaginable. All this and its ultra-slender maple neck made the J Bass® guitar the world’s most popular bass. Comes in 3-color sunburst. **************************** JEFF WAYNE’S MUSICAL VERSION OF THE WAR OF THE WORLDS On sale April 13 In 1978, Jeff Wayne created a musical work based on H.G. Wells’ classic science fiction story “The War of the Worlds.” The album, released by CBS records, achieved international success with over 12 million records sold to date. It has also won two Ivor Novello Awards along with The Best Recording in Science Fiction and Fantasy (the judges included Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Alfred Hitchcock). The album has spawned a range of successful merchandise over the years, from toys to drinks coasters to video games. In January 2005, Jeff began producing a suite of new projects related to “The War of the Worlds.” Recently announced is the production of a $48 million CGI-animated musical film and and discussions for additional projects based on the album are also underway. Dark Horse has also launched a new new of merchandise based on this highly successful album. More information an all the new projects can be found at www.thewaroftheworlds.com. JEFF WAYNE’S THE WAR OF THE WORLD’S BASEBALL CAP White w/black lettering, $17.99 JEFF WAYNE’S THE WAR OF THE WORLD’S COFFEE MUG White w/black lettering, $9.99 JEFF WAYNE’S THE WAR OF THE WORLD’S YO-YO White w/black lettering, $6.99 JEFF WAYNE’S THE WAR OF THE WORLDS T-SHIRT On sale May 25 M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 *************************** QUIMBY THE MOUSE WOODEN TOY AND BOOK On sale June 00, Wooden toy, 32pg hardcover book, packaged in a full-color box, $29.99 “Quimby the Mouse” originally found expression within the pages of the periodical “The ACME Novelty Library.” This wood, wire, cloth and rope approximation of F.C. Ware’s creation is now ready to be added to your collection. Packaged in a colorful, hand- designed preprinted cardboard container, including a 32 page hardcover book written, drawn, by Mr. Ware, the whole setup is rounded off with a perfect scale replica bonus of Quimby the Mouse’s long lost love, “Sparky the Cat.” Sure to be coveted by collectors and fans alike, place your orders now for this little memento of pre-21st century nostalgia. SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW PIN On sale May 11, 3" x 3/4" sculpted pin, packaged in a polybag with backing board In addition to our two ornaments modeled from the ground breaking movie, we now offer a sculpted pin, fashioned after the logo of the diabolical Dr. Totenkopf’s robots. This striking logo is sure to make a statement, with it’s deco-sci-fi lines and menacing skull. Pin $6.99 ************************** GACHA! New this Month: THE INCREDIBLES FIGURES ROBOT FIGURES SIMPSONS BOBBLE HEADS SERIES 3 Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! AVAILABLE NOW! Figures based on COMIC BOOK HEROES are here! * MARVEL SUPERHERO BOBBLE HEADS * HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES * SPIDER-MAN KEYCHAINS * SPIDER-MAN FIGURES ************************** RACK UP THE DOUGH! With the new Dark Horse stationery rack program! NATHAN JUREVICIUS SCARY GIRL STATIONERY SET GARY TAXALI SWEETSHOP TOYS STATIONERY SET JUNKO MIZUNO HELL BABIES STATIONERY SET HELLBOY JOURNALS TIM BURTON JOURNALS OLIVIA/BETIE PAGE JOURNALS SIN CITY COASTER SET This is a great way to display your stationery sets, journal, and coaster sets and increase your sales. Plus this display rack will also hold an average size trade paperback! The rotating display stands approximately 6 1/2 feet tall and takes up only 2 square feet of sales floor space! Order a selection of 140 stationery sets, 40 journals, and 40 coaster sets—all of your choice—and receive the display for free. (SRP $1500) Dark Horse is offering a special to reatailers that order a filled display from the April 2005 issue of Previews. See your order form for details. To order see the Dark Horse section in the April 2005 Previews order form. ******************************* Stationery Sets Dark Horse is teaming up with today’s finest outré artists to create a collection of cool stationery sets. Each set includes 8 writing sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged with a printed belly-band, all inside a protective plastic bag. All sets retail for $4.99 NATHAN JUREVICIUS SCARY GIRL NEW! AUG040091 1-59617-012-3 NATHAN JUREVICIUS ORPHIC ODDITIES NEW! AUG040092 1-59617-013-1 GARY TAXALI—SWEETSHOP TOYS NEW! AUG040093 1-59617-015-8 FAWN GEHWEILER—ALPINE GIRLS NEW! AUG040094 1-59617-014-X MIZNA WADA THE SIDESHOW NEW! OCT040096 1-59617-017-4 MIZNA WADA CAREER GIRL NEW! OCT040097 1-59617-018-2 JUNKO MIZUNO HELL BABIES NEW! NOV040065 1-59617-023-9 JUNKO MIZUNO MIZNOTIC FANTASY NEW! NOV040066 1-59617-024-7 NAUGHTY NAUGHTY PETS #1 NEW! DEC040066 1-59617-034-4 NAUGHTY NAUGHTY PETS #2 NEW! DEC040067 1-59617-035-2 SHAG SUPERSONIC STAR16184 1-56971-771-0 SHAG TIKI STAR16185 1-59617-772-9 SHAG DANGEROUS WOMEN JUN020040 1-56971-871-7 SHAG COOLEST GHOULS JUN020041 1-56971-872-5 SHAG CALYPSO SEP020087 1-56971-878-4 SHAG BOTTOMLESS COCKTAIL DEC020044 1-56971-954-3 SHAG KITTY CATS SEP030090 1-59307-014-4 MARTIN ONTIVEROS – COWBOTS & CACTUS STAR16187 1-56971-774-5 LISA PETRUCCI – KICKASS KUTIES STAR16186 1-56971-773-7 LISA PETRUCCI – DEVILISH DOLLIES MAR030052 1-56971-994-2 COOP – DEVIL’S ADVOCATE JUN020042 1-56971-873-3 COOP – WILD WOMEN DEC020045 1-56971-955-1 SHEPARD FAIREY – OBEY JUN020043 1-56971-874-1 TIM BISKUP – CAVE-IN STAR17927 1-56971-772-9 TIM BISKUP – BEATNIK BAND SEP030095 1-59307-077-2 SEONNA HONG – KITTY ADVENTURES STAR17926 1-56971-876-8 TONY MILLIONAIRE’S SOCK MONKEY SEP020086 1-56971-875-x MARI CHAN SUPER FUN KIDS DEC020042 1-56971-922-5 KIRSTEN ULVE – SNAIL MAIL DEC020043 1-56971-924-1 BOB EGGLETON – DRAGONS DEC020046 1-56971-925-x BROM – DARKWERKS DEC020047 1-56971-929-2 BPRD MAR030050 1-59307-005-5 CRAIG THOMPSON – CHUNKY RICE PAPER MAR030051 1-59307-033-0 ANDI WATSON – SK8R GRRL MAR030049 1-56971-996-9 GARY BASEMAN – BLACK CAT SERENADE JUN030086 1-56971-923-3 ATTABOY – CANDY COATED EYESORE JUN030087 1-59307-058-6 SUNNY BUICK – TATTOOS JUN030088 1-59307-059-4 JIM WOODRING – QUACKY JUN030089 1-59307-034-9 RACHEL WILLIAMS – PENNY DREADFUL JUN030090 1-59307-062-4 SIMON THORPE – VAMPIRES JUN030091 1-59307-060-8 RACHEL WILLIAMS – MISS ANNE THROPE SEP030092 1-59307-063-2 JORGE GUTIERREZ – VIVA LUCHA SEP030091 1-59307-073-x GAMA-GO #1 APR040140 1-59617-004-2 GAMA-GO #2 APR040141 1-59617-005-0 PETE FOWLER – WOODLANDS OF MONSTERISM ISLAND APR040139 1-59617-002-6 TERADA - COVER GIRLS JUN040084 1-59307-246-5 TERADA: BEAM JUN040085 1-59307-247-3 HOT STUFF AUG040090 1-59617-016-6 ROMAN DIRGE – OPEN JUGULAR CHEESECAKE SEP030094 1-59307-075-6 ROMAN DIRGE – Y’ARRGH! DEC030101 1-59307-076-4 RAGNAR: DEAR JOHN DEC030073 1-59307-142-6 RAGNAR: PASSING NOTES DEC030074 1-59307-143-4 OLIVIA/BETTIE BY NIGHT DEC030071 1-59307-136-1 OLIVIA/BETTIE BY DAY DEC030070 1-59307-137-X Journals 128 page, spiral-bound journals measure 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". All Journals retail for $9.99, unless otherwise noted. MIZNA WADA THE SIDESHOW NEW! OCT040098 1-59617-019-0 SCARY GIRL NEW! OCT040099 1-59617-021-2 JUNKO MIZUNO HELL BABIES NEW! NOV040067 1-59617-022-0 NAUGHTY NAUGHTY PETS NEW! DEC040068 1-59617-033-6 BETTIE PAGE – WATER GAL AUG020050 1-56971-855-5 BETTIE PAGE – WILD KINGDOM AUG020049 1-56971-854-7 SOCK MONKEY AUG020051 1-56971-856-3 LISA PETRUCCI – KOWGIRL KUTIES AUG020052 1-56971-857-1 COOP STAR18487 1-56971-868-7 SHEPARD FAIREY – OBEY OCT020046 1-56971-919-5 TIM BISKUP – BIRDS & BEASTS OCT020044 1-56971-870-9 KRAZY KAT AND IGNATZ JAN030101 1-56971-926-8 HELLBOY JAN030100 1-56971-891-1 BOB EGGLETON – DRAGONS JAN030099 1-56971-927-6 BOB EGGLETON – DRAGONS (CONCEALED SPINE) JAN035149 1-59307-019-5 BROM JAN030098 1-56971-993-4 BROM (CONCEALED SPINE) JAN035150 1-59307-018-7 ATTABOY – SECRET SCHEME BOOK (CONCEALED SPINE) STAR19271 1-59307-008-x KIRSTEN ULVE – KOOK BOOK (CONCEALED SPINE) STAR19313 1-59307-009-8 SUNNY BUICK – SUGAR SKULLS (CONCEALED SPINE) STAR19258 1-59307-032-2 SHIROW MASAMUNE – INTRON DEPOT (CONCEALED SPINE) STAR19311 1-59307-001-2 GARY BASEMAN - BLACK CAT SERENADE (CONCEALED SPINE) JUL030069 1-59307-061-6 SEONNA HONG – KITTY ADVENTURES (CONCEALED SPINE) JUL030070 1-59307-067-5 MARI CHAN (CONCEALED SPINE) JUL030071 1-59307-066-7 JIM WOODRING – ONEIRIC DIARY (CONCEALED SPINE) JUL030072 1-59307-002-0 TIM BURTON – PIN CUSHION QUEEN – LIGHT-UP JOURNAL (CONCEALED SPINE) 12 multi-colored LED lights in cover! (Burst: Lights up!) SEP030078 1-59307-071-3 RACHEL WILLIAMS – PENNY DREADFUL OCT030065 1-59307-068-3 CRAIG THOMPSON – ANGELS AND DEVILS OCT030066 1-59307-069-1 JORGE GUTIERREZ – SUPER MACHO OCT030067 1-59307-070-5 ROMAN DIRGE – OPEN JUGULAR CHEESECAKE OCT030068 1-59307-003-9 RAGNAR - TRAVEL LOG JAN040111 1-59307-141-8 OLIVIA/ BETTIE PAGE JAN040110 1-59307-138-8 GAMA-GO APR040143 1-59617-006-9 PETE FOWLER – DON’T STRAY FROM THE PATH! APR040142 1-59617-003-4 TERADA – COVER GIRLS JUN040083 1-59307-248-1 Coaster Sets Each set contains four laminated, cork backed coasters. All coasters retail for $9.99 JUNKO MIZUNO COASTER SET NEW! JAN050144 1-59617-042-5 SHAG COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin and includes drink recipe book STAR16358 1-56971-839-3 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET: CLASSIC STAR13136 1-56971-710-9 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET: AMUSEMENT STAR15766 1-56971-783-4 SHIROW CYBERGIRLS COASTER SET STAR17591 FELIX COASTER SET STAR17737 OLIVIA COASTER SET STAR14995 SIN CITY COASTER SET STAR11873 DRINKY CROW COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin and includes drink recipe book STAR18522 COOP COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin and includes drink recipe book STAR18486 THE SOPRANOS COASTER SET STAR14670 1-56971-696-X BROM DARKWERKS COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin and includes drink recipe book STAR19410 1-59307-045-4 BOB EGGLETON DRAGONS COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin. STAR19460 1-59307-046-2 SHEPARD FAIREY OBEY COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin and includes drink recipe book JUL030067 1-59307-047-0 $12.99 TIM BISKUP BOOZE BEASTS COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin and includes drink recipe book JUL030068 1-59307-050-0 OLIVIA/BETTIE COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin. DEC030072 1-59307-139-6 RAGNAR COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin and includes drink recipe book DEC030075 1-59307-140-X ROMAN DIRGE COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin and includes drink recipe book MAR040062 1-59307-049-7 RACHEL WILLIAMS PENNY DREADFUL COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin and includes drink recipe book MAR040063 1-59307-048-9 HELLBOY MOVIE COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin. FEB040063 1-59307-185-X HELLBOY ART COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin. MAR040061 1-59307-186-8 PETE FOWLER COASTER SET Comes packed in printed tin and includes drink recipe book JUN040091 1-59307-258-9 $12.99 SHI COASTER SET JUL040114 1-59617-008-5 *************************** Hellboy HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 128pg, FC, (NOV030025) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 2: WAKE THE DEVIL TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, (NOV030026) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 3: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 168pg, FC, (NOV030027) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 4: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, (NOV030028) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY VOLUME 5: CONQUEROR WORM TPB by Mike Mignola SC, 144pg, FC, (NOV030029) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY: THE BONES OF GIANTS ILLUSTRATED NOVEL by Mike Mignola And Christopher Golden b&w, 200pg (STAR14867) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: ODD JOBS TPB by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, and others SC, 216pg, FC, 6" x 9" (STAR10486) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: ODDER JOBS TPB by Frank Darabont, Charles de Lint, Thomas Sniegoski, Guillermo del Toro, Mike Mignola, and various SC, 216pg, FC, 6" x 9" (JUL040043) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME 1 TPB by John Cassaday, Joe Casey, Jason Pearson, Mike Mignola, others SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP030025) $17.95 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES VOLUME 2 TPB by John Cassaday, P. Craig Russell, J. H. Williams, Scott Morse, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Gene Colan, Jim Starlin, Kia Asamiya, Craig Thompson, Mike Mignola, and various SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JUL040036) $17.95 B.P.R.D.: A PLAGUE OF FROGS TPB by Mike Mignola and Guy Davis SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.: HOLLOW EARTH AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Mike Mignola and various SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY040024) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D.: THE SOUL OF VENICE AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Mike Mignola, Miles Gunther, Michael Avon Oeming, Brian Augustyn, Guy Davis, Geoff Johns, Sott Kolins, Joe Harris, Adam Pollina, and Cameron Stewart SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (MAY045376) . . . $17.95 B.P.R.D. BASEBALL HAT Black, embroidered hat (NOV020040) . . . $17.99 B.P.R.D. COFFEE MUG Black mug w/B.P.R.D. logo (SEP020080) . . . $9.99 B.P.R.D. EMBROIDERED PATCH 3" FC, embroidered patch . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. STATIONERY SET 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers (MAR030050) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. ZIPPO® LIGHTER Black Ice chrome Zippo® lighter, packaged in tin box (MAR030053) . . . $29.99 HELLBOY ART COASTER SET 4 full color coasters, 1/8" thick, packaged in a printed circular tin case (DEC048079) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY BASEBALL CAP Black, embroidered hat (STAR09192) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY COFFEE MUG White outside, black inside (MAR030054) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" covered, spiral bound journal, 128pg (JAN030100) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY LICENSE PLATE 12" x 6", embossed tin, and shrink-wrapped (AUG040214) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #2 FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR19576) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY ORNAMENT 3 1/4" ornament, fully-painted (STAR17066) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY MOVIE PHOTO COASTER SET 4 full color coasters, 1/8" thick, packaged in a printed circular tin case (DEC048080) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET #1: GOOD GUYS Contains Hellboy, Liz Sherman, and Abe Sapien. Each figure is approximately 4 inches tall and comes packaged in a full-color window box (DEC030027) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY MOVIE PVC SET #2: BAD GUYS Contains Grigori/Rasputin, Kroenen, and Sammael. Each figure is approximately 4 inches tall and comes packaged in a full-color window box (DEC030028) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY PVC SET Seven piece set, packaged in a full color window box (STAR13684) . . . $39.99 HELLBOY SOFT VINYL FIGURE 13 3/4" tall, fully painted, soft vinyl figure, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR13505) . . . $59.99 HELLBOY SHOTGLASS Clear shot glass w/ red & white art, Hellboy on one side, logo on the other (STAR09241) . . . $5.95 HELLBOY STICKERS Hellboy sticker #1 (Hellboy logo), FC (APR020100) . . . $1.99 (each) Hellboy sticker #2 (The Right Hand of Doom), FC (APR020101) . . . $1.99 (each) Hellboy sticker #3 (Menacing Portrait), FC (APR020102) . . . $1.99 (each) Hellboy sticker #4 (New B.P.R.D. logo), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Also available in a pack, contains four stickers (SEP020081) . . . $6.99 HELLBOY SWEATSHIRT Hellboy logo/ black hooded sweatshirt with front pocket M-XXL . . . $39.99 HELLBOY TALKING BOARD REGULAR ED. 12" x 18", pressed paperboard, wood planchette, directions, packaged in a full-color box (AUG040095) . . . $24.99 HELLBOY TALKING BOARD LTD. ED. 12" x 18", wood board w/antiqued metal corner tabs, wood planchette, directions, certificate of authenticity, packaged in a velvet-lined wood box, limited to 500 (AUG040096) . . . $99.99 HELLBOY TIN SIGN 12" x 16" full color tin sign (FEB040064) . . . $14.99 Hellboy T-Shirts BPRD - BUREAU FOR PARANORMAL RESEARCH AND DEFENSE/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 RED HELLBOY WITH FIRE/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY TRIPTYCH/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY TRIPTYCH/BABYDOLL/BLACK/ADULT S-L . . . $17.99 HELLBOY ICONS/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY ICONS/BABYDOLL/BLACK/ADULT S-L . . . $17.99 HELLBOY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR06649) . . . $29.95 Sin City FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 1: THE HARD GOODBYE—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $17.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 2: A DAME TO KILL FOR—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $17.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 3: THE BIG FAT KILL—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $17.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 4: THAT YELLOW BASTARD—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 240pg, b&w w/yellow, 6" x 9", $19.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 5: FAMILY VALUES—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 128pg b&w, 6" x 9", $12.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 6: BOOZE, BROADS, AND BULLETS—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 160pg b&w, 6" x 9", $15.00 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY VOLUME 7: HELL AND BACK—2ND EDITION by Frank Miller SC, 320pg b&w w/color, 6" x 9", $28.00 ************************* DC COMICS Batman YEAR ONE: BATMAN/RA’S AL GHUL #1 Written by Devin Grayson Art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Gulacy Prepare yourself for an exploration into the past of one of Batman’s greatest foes — Ra’s al Ghul — by writer Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING) and artists Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti (CATWOMAN) in this 2-part Prestige Format miniseries! Imagine a world in which no one dies — not from accidents, murders, or natural disasters. It sounds idyllic, but just because no one can die doesn't mean they shouldn't die. Ra's al Ghul has left a world filled with miserable, self-aware, reanimated corpses for the Batman to deal with. And when Gotham City's hospitals, homes and streets begin filling with the undead, the Dark Knight is the only one with a chance to discover the secret behind their continued animation. In order to do so, he must discover Ra’s al Ghul’s centuries of secret world travels! On sale June 15 • Prestige Format • 1 of 2 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Nachie Castro YEAR ONE: BATMAN/SCARECROW #2 Written by Bruce Jones Art by Sean Murphy Cover by Zach Howard The explosive conclusion of the 2-part Prestige Format miniseries revealing everything you wanted to know about the Scarecrow’s origin…but were afraid to ask! While Batman and Robin race to learn the identity of Gotham’s newest villain, the Scarecrow continues his murderous revenge spree. The clock is ticking — and more than one life hangs in the balance! On sale June 22 • Prestige Format • 2 of 2 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #807 Written by David Lapham and Scott Beatty Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and Jeff Parker Cover by Lapham In Part 7 of the 12-part “City of Crime,” the Dark Knight must rely on stealth to catch an invisible foe! But can even Batman infiltrate the forgotten parts of Gotham, where there are no rules? Plus, Part 2 of “Regnum Defende” by Scott Beatty (NIGHTWING) and Jeff Parker (The Interman). On sale June 1 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN #641 Written by Judd Winick Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner The Red Hood has Onyx on her heels, but Batman’s still in Metropolis! Can the Dark Knight get back to Gotham in time to save the urban heroine from the city’s latest costumed psycho killer? Don’t miss the thrilling conclusion of “Family Reunion!” On sale June 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #66 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Rick Burchett & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Cliff Chiang From the pages of BREACH, the newly revitalized Kobra has come to Gotham — and they’re after Prometheus! But what could Hush’s bodyguard possibly have that Kobra would want, and just who is Kobra working for? All that and a loose thread from last issue, too! On sale June 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #192 Written by J. H. Williams III & Dan Curtis Johnson Art and cover by Seth Fisher J. H. Williams III, Dan Curtis Johnson (CHASE) and Seth Fisher (GREEN LANTERN: WILLWORLD) deliver the 5-part “Snow,” telling the origin of Mr. Freeze from a new perspective! A family tragedy, coupled with the creation of an untested technological development, forges the obsession of a super-villain. On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: WAR GAMES ACT TWO TP Written by Ed Brubaker, Bill Willingham and others Art by Al Barrionuevo, Paul Gulacy and others Cover by James Jean The middle act of the hit cataclysmic story! Reprinting stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #798, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #183, NIGHTWING #97, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #57, ROBIN #130, BATGIRL #56, CATWOMAN #35 and BATMAN #632. On sale June 1 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US BATMAN: WAR GAMES ACT ONE TP Written by Ed Brubaker, Bill Willingham and others Art by Al Barrionuevo, Paul Gulacy and others Cover by James Jean Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: WAR GAMES ACT TWO TP, this volume includes BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE, DETECTIVE COMICS #797, BATMAN #631, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #182, NIGHTWING #96, and more! On sale June 1 • 144 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST BATGIRL #65 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pop Mhan & Jesse Delperdang Cover by Dustin Nguyen Batgirl needs to know who her mother is — and there’s only one person with that information. Unfortunately, he’s her estranged father as well as one of the world’s most notorious killers: David Cain! Don’t miss “Father’s Day!” On sale June 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN ALLIES SECRET FILES 2005 Written by Russell Lissau, Will Pfeifer and Andersen Gabrych Art by Brad Walker, Pete Woods and others Cover by Al Barrionuevo & Bit Discover how Batman has been affected by the loss of his partners! Batman must face Gotham City’s danger alone for the first time in years, face the GCPD, and deal with Spoiler’s death. Plus, profiles of Batman’s former allies by Pete Woods, Phil Hester and more! On sale June 29 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US GOTHAM CENTRAL #32 Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Sean Phillips Introducing new series penciller Kano (ACTION COMICS)! Ed Brubaker & Greg Rucka reunite to tell a tale so big it brings all the detectives of Central together. A body turns up in Gotham belonging to…Robin? That means one thing: Batman’s going to get involved! On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE #3 Written by Paul Jenkins Art by Jae Lee Cover by Sean Phillips The engrossing miniseries continues! Two-Face has drugged Batman, and now the Dark Knight must battle against his own Jekyll and Hyde syndrome. But what impact will Two-Face’s struggles with his own identity have on Batman and his own scarred psyche? On sale June 22 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE #3 & 4 Written by Steve Englehart Art and cover by Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin The thrilling miniseries reuniting this classic Batman creative team continues! In issue #3, Bruce Wayne’s relationship with Silver St. Cloud deepens, and an old, forgotten Batman foe with an eye toward doubling the Gotham Guardian’s misery returns! And the action continues in issue #4, released two weeks later! Batman and Silver St. Cloud had their hands full dealing with the Joker’s bid for mayor…and things will only get worse when they face the Scarecrow! Issue #3 on sale June 1; issue #4 on sale June 15 • 3 and 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME #6 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Tim Sale The stunning conclusion to Catwoman's adventure in Rome by the acclaimed team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale! Selina’s heading back to Gotham City, but not before she deals with the betrayals and truths she's uncovered. In this case, it's not about who wins, but who loses the least! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale June 29 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US CATWOMAN #44 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Pete Woods Cover by Adam Hughes Acclaimed writer Will Pfeifer (HERO, SWAMP THING, AQUAMAN), artist Pete Woods (DETECTIVE COMICS, ROBIN) and cover artist Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN, ROSE & THORN) come aboard to steer the feline fatale in an explosive direction! While trying to determine why the East End has remained unaffected by Black Mask following “War Games,” Catwoman finds herself presented with a tempting offer from none other than Hush! But her mission isn’t what it seems, and she may bring about death on a massive scale! On sale June 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 6 HC Written by Bill Finger, Don Cameron and others Art by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, Win Mortimer and others Cover by Sprang Batman is back and at his Golden Age peak in a new volume collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #120-135 (1947-48)! The Dark Knight and Robin face off against the Penguin, Catwoman, the Joker and more. Plus, an introduction by comics historian Bill Schelly. On sale June 15 • 224 pg, FC, $49.99 US NIGHTWING #109 Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Dick Grayson is living a lie. His mission to break into the heart of Gotham’s underworld is about to lead him straight into the heart of evil: the Black Mask. With only his instincts and training, will he be able to keep his cover and his cool? Maybe not, when he finds out how much The Family knows about his past life… On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US ROBIN #139 Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Hot off the stellar “Nightwing: Year One,” artists Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens begin a run as the new art team of ROBIN! Yet another assassin has come to Blüdhaven answering the call of the Penguin. His name is The Catcher, and he’s got orders to take out the Boy Wonder with his army of canine killers! Meanwhile, an old face visits the abandoned Louis E. Grieve Memorial High School — a terrifying old face! On sale June 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Superman ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #641 Written by Greg Rucka Art and cover by Karl Kerschl The new creative team of Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN) & Karl Kerschl (SUPERMAN: STRANGE VISITOR) continues! With Ruin's identity revealed, Clark Kent must come to grips with the fact that someone close to him has betrayed him. Meanwhile, Lois continures her investigation into who was really behind her shooting. On sale June 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN #218 Written by Mark Verheiden Art and cover by Ed Benes The new creative team of Mark Verheiden (Smallville) and Ed Benes (BIRDS OF PREY) continues with the introduction of Blackrock — a new villain who makes his presence known when his powers go out of control! Can Superman take him out without becoming a bigger menace to the citizens of Metropolis? On sale June 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ACTION COMICS #828 Written by Gail Simone Art by John Byrne & Nelson Cover by Byrne The amazing new creative team of Gail Simone, John Byrne & Nelson reveals the truth about the terrifying new villain Repulse, who levels half the city in her search for Dr. Polaris. And Superman is helpless before her power... On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL #4 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Lee Bermejo It’s the penultimate issue of the summer’s hottest miniseries! After a successful trip to Gotham City — where it appears Batman has sided with Luthor — a new hero emerges from the streets of Metropolis, giving new meaning to the word “hope” for a man whose only desire is to rid the world of Superman. On sale June 1 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: GODFALL TP Written by Michael Turner & Joe Kelly Art by Talent Caldwell & Jason Gorder Cover by Turner An amazing softcover edition collecting the 6-part tale originally presented in ACTION COMICS #812-813, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625-626 and SUPERMAN #202-203! The Man of Steel finds himself on Krypton — but can he escape and return to Earth? On sale June 8 • 128 pg, FC, $9.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 2: SUPERGIRL HC Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Michael Turner Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN/BATMAN: ABSOLUTE POWER HC, this volume includes the “Supergirl From Krypton” storyline presented in SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8-13, reintroducing Supergirl to the DCU! On sale June 8 • 160 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST SUPERMAN/BATMAN #22 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines The creative team supreme of writer Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines ratchet up the intensity in Part 3 of the 6-part “With a Vengeance!” After revealing the mysterious puppet master who has sent the Maximums after Superman and Batman, the World's Finest make a daring escape! But they'll never escape alive when they come face to face with…themselves? It can't get more lethal than when they travel "All Across the Universes!" Plus…not introducing the startling Bizarro and Batzarro! On sale June 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 3: ABSOLUTE POWER HC Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino Don’t miss a gorgeous hardcover collecting the blockbuster story “Absolute Power,” written by Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH) with stunning art by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino (JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE) originally presented in SUPERMAN/BATMAN #14-18! In this reality-bending tale, Superman and Batman rule the earth with an iron fist, with humanity bending to their will. Before long, the World’s Finest Duo is sent careening through a series of bizarre alternate earths, facing an assortment of classic DC characters including Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, Haunted Tank, and many more! Advance-solicited; on sale July 13 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US DC Universe AQUAMAN #31 Written by John Arcudi Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy The full wrath of Aquaman comes down on Black Manta! Meanwhile, Aquagirl returns from Atlantis with Koryak, causing Aquaman to question his feelings for two women. On sale June 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY TP Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Wagner A softcover edition of Matt Wagner’s triumphant story that sheds light on the first meeting of DC’s triumvirate! Will the combined might of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman be enough to save the world from the mad schemes of Ra’s al Ghul? On sale June 29 • 208 pg, FC, $17.99 US BIRDS OF PREY #83 Written by Gail Simone Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Adriana Melo A story tying into THE OMAC PROJECT #3! Oracle’s out of control, and an eye in the sky is targeting her — just when Canary and Wildcat, facing a set of legendary assassins, need her most! On sale June 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOOD OF THE DEMON #4 Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Nekros Cover by Byrne Morgaine Le Fey means to hold Etrigan in thrall as she did in days of old! But since the Demon barely answers to Jason Blood, she might be in for a surprise! Plus, an incredible mystery begins — and don’t miss cameos by Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman! On sale June 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BREACH #6 Written by Bob Harras Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Martin The fallout from Breach’s battle with the JLA continues! While Breach rages against his inability to stop a new threat, evil is afoot. Plus, Tim comes face-to-face with Mac; more on the mysterious Tobias Underwood; and Mac’s wife is revealed! On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DOOM PATROL #13 Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Byrne Cliff and Rita experiment with the Chief’s new time travel technology and are transported to two seminal days in Doom Patrol history. Will their appearance in the past change history for better or worse? On sale June 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DAY OF VENGEANCE #3 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Walter Simonson The 6-issue miniseries spinning from DC COUNTDOWN heats up as the Shadowpact — made up of Ragman, Blue Devil, The Enchantress, Nightmaster, and yes, Detective Chimp — attempt to hunt down the Spectre! But they may change their minds once they see what the Spectre does to Dr. Fate… On sale June 15 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY#1 Written by Phil Jimenez Art by José Luís García-López & George Pérez Cover by Phil Jimenez & George Pérez You can’t afford to miss DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY, a spectacular 4-issue miniseries written by Phil Jimenez that unites artistic titans José García-López and George Perez for the first time and heralds the triumphant return of one of the DCU’s most popular characters! She was raised as a goddess, linked by blood to Wonder Woman, crowned as a Titan among both mortals and gods — but Donna Troy’s story is the triumph of the human spirit. Torn from Earth by the events of TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY, Donna Troy has reemerged among the Titans of Myth as Troia, Goddess of the Moon. But memories of a different life haunt her as she leads the Titans of Myth in the final battle of a long campaign of interplanetary conquest, gathering weapons, warriors, and worshippers to fulfill a mission she has begun to doubt. It will take the combined might of the Outsiders and the Teen Titans to solve this cosmic mystery and reveal Troia’s true destiny to her: a cosmic hero destined to unite legions against a threat to the entire universe! The RETURN OF DONNA TROY is a new beginning for Donna Troy — and a stunning prologue of things to come throughout the entire DCU! On sale June 29 • 1 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joan Hilty FIRESTORM #14 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle & Rob Stull Cover by Matt Haley It’s a new beginning for Jason Rusch as writer Stuart Moore (Lone) debuts! Inspired by his encounter with his predecessor, Firestorm is determined to make the most of his life as both Jason and Firestorm. That means a new job at S.T.A.R. Labs, a new apartment, and college. But two shadowy new threats may cut his plans short — and show just how powerful Firestorm really is! On sale June 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE FLASH #223 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay Zoom is back in Part 4 of the 6-part “Rogue War,” and he aims to upset the balance of the war and teach Wally West a new lesson in the differences between hero and villain! But Captain Cold and the Rogues aren’t about to take Zoom’s interference sitting down! On sale June 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US GREEN ARROW #51 Written by James Peaty Art by Eric Battle & Jack Purcell Cover by James Jean Anarky returns in an issue by James Peaty (X-Men Unlimited), Eric Battle (BATGIRL) & Jack Purcell (Heavy Metal)! A bomb kills dozens and spreads terror throughout Green Arrow’s hometown! Can Ollie take the mad bomber down before he strikes again? On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US HAWKMAN #41 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose Hawkman and Hawkgirl are no more, and as more villains from Hawkman's past crawl out of the woodwork to terrorize St. Roch, the city gets what it needs — a new Hawkman! On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN LANTERN #2 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino The red-hot new series following the adventures of Hal Jordan continues! The Emerald Warrior continues his mission to bring the light back into the darkest corners of the DCU! While struggling to realign his life on Earth, Hal Jordan makes a horrifying discovery in the farthest reaches of space — one that holds the key to the future of the Green Lantern Corps. For a signed edition see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. On sale June 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA CLASSIFIED #8 & 9 Written by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis Art and cover by Kevin Maguire & Joe Rubinstein The two concluding chapters to “I Can’t Believe It’s Not the Justice League,” both released in June! In issue #7, the Super Buddies are back from their stint in Hell, faced with bigger problems (if you can believe it)! Blue Beetle has amnesia, and a giant-sized G’Nort is rampaging through the city! But before the Buddies can help, they’ll have to get past the Power Posse! And it all comes to a head in issue #8! The Super Buddies have got it bad: They’re stuck in a parallel universe, separated into two groups, and in for the fight of their lives. Caught between a Godzilla-sized G’Nort and their evil doppelgangers in the Power Posse, it’s up to Guy Gardner and Booster Gold to save the day and return everyone to their strip mall headquarters! Issue #8 on sale June 15; issue #9 on sale June 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA: BLACK REIGN TP Written by Geoff Johns Art by Don Kramer, Keith Champagne, Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by John Watson A thrilling collection reprinting JSA #56-58 and HAWKMAN #23-25! Black Adam brings old world justice to Kahndaq as Hawkman seizes control of the JSA and brings them to the turbulent Middle East for an epic battle! And don’t miss the sequel to this story in JSA #74! On sale June 15 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #12 Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen The explosive miniseries finale! Vera Black’s sanity — and her life — are on the line as she battles her brother, Manchester Black! And if she loses, the Elite, the JLA, and all of London will suffer the horrible consequences. The JLE goes out with a bang — and a surprise! On sale June 8 • 12 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA #115 Written by Geoff Johns & Allan Heinberg Art by Chris Batista & Mark Farmer Cover by Rags Morales & Farmer A star-studded creative team starts a 5-issue tale that has the JLA confronting the fallout from IDENTITY CRISIS! Fan-favorite writer Geoff Johns (JSA, TEEN TITANS, THE FLASH) is joined by The O.C. writer/producer Allan Heinberg (Young Avengers) for the first installment of this gripping adventure featuring visuals by Chris Batista (LEGION) & Mark Farmer (JLA: THE NAIL) and a cover by IDENTITY CRISIS artist Rags Morales & Farmer! Before they can discuss the actions and repercussions of the League within the League, the JLA first must battle some old foes. The Secret Society of Super Villains has returned — and somehow they have more information on the heroes’ lives than ever before! For a signed edition see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JSA #74 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Leonard Kirk & Keith Champagne Cover by Alex Ross Part 2 of the 3-part “Black Vengeance,” tying into DAY OF VENGEANCE and acting as a follow-up to last year’s “Black Reign!” The JSA ventures into Black Adam’s homeland, coming face-to-face with the Spirit of Vengeance and the new Eclipso! But they arrive as unwanted guests, and one of their own suffers a serious setback. Meanwhile, the strange developments surrounding Power Girl continue… On sale June 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE HUMAN RACE #4 Written by Ben Raab Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Justiniano The extraterrestrial parasite within Ulysses Adams is grooming him to be the progenitor of a new human race…and only the scientist Paracelsus and his minions are happy about that! On sale June 15 • 4 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NEW TEEN TITANS: WHO IS DONNA TROY? TP Written by Marv Wolfman and Phil Jimenez Art by George Pérez, Jimenez, Dick Giordano and others Cover by George Pérez & Jimenez One of the most popular Titans members ever is the focus of this all-new collection featuring THE NEW TEEN TITANS #38, TALES OF THE NEW TEEN TITANS #50, THE NEW TITANS #50-55, TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES 2003 and much more! On sale June 1 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #7 Written by Mark Waid Art by Barry Kitson & Art Thibert Cover by Kitson The Legion is one big happy team, right? Guess again! As divisions begin to take root over who's really in charge, the team learns another chilling secret about the United Planets — a secret that may remove a key Legionnaire from the playing field! On sale June 22 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US MANHUNTER #11 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Jesus Saiz Guest-starring two legendary ex-Manhunters as they come face-to-face with the Manhunter stalker! It’s up to current titleholder Kate Spencer to stop the killer — and you’ll never guess who it is! On sale June 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE OMAC PROJECT #3 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Jesus Saiz Cover by Ladrönn The gripping miniseries spinning out of DC COUNTDOWN continues! Once, she was the woman who broke Bruce Wayne’s heart. Now, Checkmate agent Sasha Bordeaux might just break Batman’s will by revealing the mind-blowing power behind the OMAC Project — unless an OMAC agent gets to Sasha and the Dark Knight first! On sale June 29 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: KLARION THE WITCH BOY #2 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frazier Irving Grant Morrison and Frazier Irving continue the exciting SEVEN SOLDIERS saga in this bimonthly miniseries! Pursued by the Horigal, Klarion reaches the Foundation Stone — the great underground market as seen in The Guardian — only to find the Sheeda and the evil Queen Morgayne waiting for him in the dark, dank tunnels! On sale June 15 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Simone Bianchi Justin and his winged horse Vanguard are faced with earth-shattering choices as the evil Morgayne releases an unstoppable monster whose only mission is to seek out and destroy the Shining Knight! Meanwhile, in a nightmare landscape, the dreaded Sheeda plunder and strip the smoking ruins of Avalon and prepare to send their spoils to the hungry citizens of the Gothic Imperium. On sale June 29 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: ZATANNA #2 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Ryan Sook & Mick Gray Cover by Sook Grant Morrison’s SEVEN SOLDIERS saga continues! The Amazons drop off Zatanna and Vicky in Las Vegas where Zatanna is scheduled for a magic show. But they’re sidetracked when they meet the old magician Ali Ka-Zoom, the Merlin of the Ghetto, who warns them about the threat of the Sheeda and reveals a prophecy of doom! On sale June 1 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SOLO #5 Written by Darwyn Cooke Art and cover by Cooke Fan-favorite writer/artist Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER, CATWOMAN) takes the reins in SOLO #5, telling a series of enthralling stories in his uniqye style! Saddle up to the bar and grab a stool next to Slam Bradley, as the down-on- his-luck P.I. guides you through some of the craziest tales he’s ever heard. Thrill to the adventures of King Faraday in Cuba, dig the Question's Middle Eastern math lesson, and attempt to understand a geek's growing passion for his vacuum cleaner. And Slam’s stories end with a bang, as he spins a revenge yarn featuring Batman! On sale June 29 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US TEEN TITANS #25 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza Part 3 of the 4-part “The Insiders,” crossing over between the TEEN TITANS and OUTSIDERS! Recovering from their first confrontation with Lex Luthor, the Titans and the Outsiders come under fire by another secret weapon — a squad of Superman robots! But with the changes to two team members, have the villains already won? For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. On sale June 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US OUTSIDERS #25 Written by Judd Winick Art by Carlos D’Anda Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza The explosive finale of the 4-part “The Insiders” crossover with TEEN TITANS! Lex Luthor and his allies threaten to finish what they started and tear the teams apart. What does Donna Troy have to do with it all? For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. On sale June 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR #2 Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos The epic space war spinning out of DC COUNTDOWN continues to reverberate throughout the galaxy as Green Lanterns Kyle Rayner and Kilowog join the fight with L.E.G.I.O.N. against the Khund hordes! Meanwhile, Hawkman and Hawkgirl find themselves at odds with Thanagarian cop Hawkwoman! On sale June 8 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SON OF VULCAN #1 Written by Scott Beatty Art and cover by Keron Grant Written by Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE) and illustrated by Keron Grant (New Mutants, Iron Man), this debut issue introduces the DCU’s newest daring duo! Orphan Mikey Devante was just looking for an after-school job at a local fast- food restaurant. But caught between the Floronic Man, bent on liberating the salad bar from carb-conscious consumers, and Vulcan, a flame-wielding hero determined to sautée the poisonous Plant Master, Mikey may have bitten off more than he can chew — especially when he’s hand-picked to become Vulcan’s newest sidekick! But how will Mikey learn the ropes of heroism when Vulcan bites the dust before training him? Find out as this 6-issue miniseries begins! On sale June 1 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Tom Palmer VILLAINS UNITED #2 Written by Gail Simone Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by J.G. Jones The explosive miniseries exploring the underbelly of the DCU continues! Six extraordinary criminals stand against DC's heroes and the combined might of Earth's villains, united by the powerful and secretive Society. Plus, someone on the team may be a traitor who will push the villains beyond the limits of endurance! On sale June 1 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WONDER WOMAN #218 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by J.G. Jones The events of COUNTDOWN begin to bear down on the Amazon Princess as the IDENTITY CRISIS art team of Rags Morales & Michael Bair continues its run on WONDER WOMAN! The Amazon Warrior has returned from the Underworld, seemingly triumphant in her mission for Athena…but a lot has changed in her absence. A new challenge is drawing near, and Wonder Woman’s response will shake the DCU to its core! On sale June 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Johnny DC THE BATMAN STRIKES! #10 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Jeff Matsuda Reflecting the hit cartoon on Kids WB! The Penguin’s got Batman on the ropes, and the Dark Knight’s last hope is…Alfred? The keeper of the Batcave may be the only hope Batman has, but even this newer, stranger dynamic duo may not be able to save Gotham City. On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #20 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Sean Galloway Atlas accidentally pulls Starfire and Raven into his virtual world! While Robin and Cyborg work on getting the girls back, Beast Boy discovers he can control Raven with his game controller. And Gizmo learns he can hack into the game as well! On sale June 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #10 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong Cover by Ben Caldwell When the unpredictable Madmen steal a nuclear weapon, the League is helpless. It could be anywhere, used for any purpose. To get it back, the team must turn to someone whose thinking is as off-kilter as its foes. Enter the Creeper! On sale June 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BUGS BUNNY VOL. 1: WHAT’S UP, DOC? TP Written by Craig Boldman, Bill Matheny, and others Art by David Alvarez, Horacio Ottolini and others A collection of the world's favorite wisecracking rabbit! Filled to the brim with 112 pages of improbable gags, lighthearted fights and oddly convincing disguises, this first volume of stories selected from the treasured archives of LOONEY TUNES is sure to tickle the funny bones of both children and the childlike! On sale June 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 112 pg, FC, $6.99 US DAFFY DUCK VOL. 1: YOU’RE DESPICABLE! TP Written by Chuck Kim, Bill Matheny, and others Art by David Alvarez, Mike DeCarlo and others It's duck season again! Everyone's favorite foul-tempered fowl explodes into his own digest-sized collection with this first volume of Daffy Duck stories straight from the pages of LOONEY TUNES! Packed with hilarity and anger management issues, this collection will warm the hearts of curmudgeons everywhere. On sale June 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 112 pg, FC, $6.99 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #10 Written by Jim Alexander, Robbie Busch, Paul Kupperberg and Tom Warburton Art by Peter Bagge, Mike Kazaleh, Robert Pope, Mike Wetterhahn and Tim Chi Ly Cover by Robert Pope Whoa, pretty mamas! Johnny Bravo finds himself living a dream as gorgeous women compete on a TV show for his attention. Also, the Kids Next Door are cooking up some trouble! On sale June 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #127 Written by Sam Agro, Bill Matheny and Frank Strom Art by David Alvarez, Walter Carzon, Mike DeCarlo, Neal Sternecky and Ruben Torreiro Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo Hold your breath, because this issue is full of Pépé Le Pew! Meanwhile, surf’s up for Bugs, and tides of trouble are coming in for Sam! On sale June 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US POWERPUFF GIRLS #63 Written by Christina Z, Robbie Busch and Amy Keating-Rogers Art by Chris Cook, Ricardo Garcia-Fuentes and Mike DeCarlo Cover by Phil Moy Buttercup finds out some video games are just a bit too real! And meet Townsville’s new number one citizen…Sedusa? On sale June 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #97 Written by John Rozum and Ivan Velez Art by Joe Staton, Paris Cullins, Andrew Pepoy and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Staton Jinkies! Just what the heck are they anyway? Scooby and the gang are about to find out! Plus, fun facts about bats and more! On sale June 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD MAD #455 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots This month, MAD points out the humor in popular movies, television, and the less fortunate — it’s pure comedy gold! (Convincing, aren’t we?) On sale June 1 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.50 US MAD XL #34 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Another jam-packed issue of MAD XL, containing the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers’ Choice picks, and other fun features! On sale June 8 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US DC Library ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 9 TP Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art by Wendy Pini & Joe Staton Cover by Wendy Pini The Siege at Blue Mountain storyline comes to a close as Rayek meets up with the evil Winnowill and a new, dangerous alliance is formed! Plus, Cutter and the Wolfriders have stormed the mountain to rescue the cub Windkin and will not rest until all are safely returned! On sale June 29 • 5" x 7.362" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 8 TP Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art by Wendy Pini & Joe Staton Cover by Wendy Pini Reoffered to coincide with THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 9, this volume collects ELFQUEST: SIEGE AT BLUE MOUNTAIN #4-6! A Wolfrider child is kidnapped and delivered to Winnowill. Could the cubling be the key to her plan to rid the world of the elfin tribe? On sale June 29 • 5" x 7.362" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • RELIST ELFQUEST: THE SEARCHER AND THE SWORD SC Written by Wendy & Richard Pini Art by Wendy Pini Reoffered to coincide with THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 9! In this stunning tale, the elves must adapt to a world without the Troll smiths, who forged their weapons and tools. Painfully aware of her human heritage, Shuna embarks on a quest to unite elves and humans. On sale June 29 • 96 pg, FC, $14.99 US • RELIST CMX APPLESEED MOVIE BOOK VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by various CMX. A high-quality digital film grab adaptation of the newly released feature film Appleseed. At the end of the Third World War, a utopian city is founded from the ashes of conflict. A young female super soldier is recruited from the remains of the battered battlefield to serve as the city’s guardian. What she discovers is not the promised land of peace, but rather a city on the brink of committing mass genocide upon its unsuspecting citizens! Will she uncover the sinister truth and stop the terror before it's too late? On sale June 22 • 5" x 7.375" • 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Takanashi Mitsuba CMX. Continuing the thrilling saga by Takanashi Mitsuba! Saito Kayano’s mother and Edogawa Takeru’s father dive into their blissful marriage, as mother and daughter move into the Edogawa household. But things aren’t so blissful for Kayano and her new stepbrother, a tortured and complicated kid who switches from being a heartless bully to protective, caring friend. And despite herself, Kayano finds herself falling in love with him! Now Kayano must deal with a new family and new relationship, while she tries to cope with feelings she doesn’t understand. On sale June 29 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN MONSTER COLLECTION VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Itoh Sei Original concept by Yasuda Hitoshi/Group SNE CMX. Kasche continues her quest to become a monster summoner! Kasche’s hunt for the stolen Guardian of Knowledge has led her to the once-peaceful city of Wallace, where rebellion is brewing under its Lord. But the truth is more sinister than a mere coup! With the aid of mercenary Cuervo and the comely demon Nastasha, not to mention a little assistance from a mysterious and lecherous lizard-man, Kasche must infiltrate the palace and steal back the Guardian before it can be used to unlock the dangerous Encyclopedia Verum! On sale June 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS SWORD OF THE DARK ONES VOL. 2 Art by Kotobuki Tsukasa Written by Yasui Kentaro Design cooperation by TASA CMX. Harman Cartel, leader of Assassins Guild “Crimson Despair,” faces off against mysterious former mercenary Leroy Schwartz in a battle for the ages! Leroy, deprived of his sentient long-sword Ragnarok, must defend himself against the monstrous Cartel in hand-to-hand combat. What secret does Cartel hold of Leroy’s past — could Leroy have Dark Ones’ blood flowing in his veins? Or could it be something even more sinister? If Leroy can survive long enough, he might just find out! On sale June 15 • 5" x 7.375" • 196 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Takanashi Mitsuba CMX. Reoffered to coincide with THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 2, this volume launches the tale of Kayano, a schoolgirl whose life becomes problem-filled when she develops a secret crush on distant Yuichi and her mother becomes engaged to her school principal! On sale June 29 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN • RELIST MONSTER COLLECTION VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Itoh Sei Original concept by Yasuda Hitoshi/Group SNE CMX. Reoffered to coincide with MONSTER COLLECTION VOL 2, this volume begins Kasche’s quest to master the Encyclopedia Verum and become a master monster summoner! On sale June 8 • 5" x 7.375" • 174 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST SWORD OF THE DARK ONES VOL. 1 Art by Kotobuki Tsukasa Written by Yasui Kentaro Design cooperation by TASA CMX. Reoffered to coincide with SWORD OF THE DARK ONES VOL. 2, this volume introduces Leroy — a fierce monster-killer with a mission to accomplish…a vow known only to himself and his one companion: his sentient long-sword Ragnarok! On sale June 15 • 5" x 7.375" • 204 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST SEIMADEN VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Higuri You CMX. How far will one man go for love? Find out in SEIMADEN, the tale of Lawless, who agreed to become a demon in order to free his one true love Alice from a demon king! Lawless became the next Demon King, and Alice was freed — with death. Lawless, however, realized that his new inhuman status gave him a rare opportunity: by being the cruelest and best Demon King, he survived long enough to see Alice reincarnated, and then he would effectively be reunited with her. Lawless, after living through the centuries, has finally found his beloved reincarnated as Hilde, a dancer who has no memories of her own past or identity. Now he must see if she will accept him as a creature of the underworld… On sale June 22 • 5" x 7.375" • 180 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN 2000 AD THE BALLAD OF HALO JONES TP Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by Ian Gibson 2000 A.D. 2000 A.D. and DC Comics are proud to present comics legend Alan Moore’s and Ian Gibson's all-time classic feminist space opera…THE BALLAD OF HALO JONES! When Halo Jones grows bored with her life in The Hoop — a futuristic world where jobs are scarce and excitement nonexistent — she sets out to see the galaxy any way she can. But can she survive the highs and lows that lie in her path, including an extended period of shipboard servitude and a tour of duty in a terrifying war that defies the physics of space and time? On sale June 1 • 200 pg, B&W, $19.99 US THE COMPLETE INDIGO PRIME TP Written by John Smith Art by Mick Austin, Pauline Doyle, Mike Hadley and Chris Weston Cover by Weston 2000 A.D. This elite trouble-shooting organization cleans up the mess left by time travelers, meddlers and monsters…for a price! Join Prime Agents Winwood and Cord, Almaranda, Fegredo and Brecht and more in this amazing collection of hallucinatory adventures! On sale June 22 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS ROGUE TROOPER VOL. 2: FORT NEURO TP Written by Gerry Finley-Day Art by Brett Ewins, Cam Kennedy and Colin Wilson Cover by Ewins 2000 A.D. Rogue Trooper's quest to hunt down and kill the traitor responsible for the deaths of his comrades continues in this second explosive collection! Rogue finds himself at Fort Neuropa, whose inhabitants are starting to become very strange indeed! On sale June 8 • 192 pg, B&W, $17.99 US Humanoids THE INCAL VOL. 2: THE EPIC JOURNEY TP Written by Alexandro Jodorowsky Art and cover by Mœbius HUMANOIDS THE INCAL VOL. 2: THE EPIC JOURNEY continues the adventure of John Difool, illustrated by Mœbius, written by Alexandro Jodorowsky and with updated colors by Valérie Beltran! Internationally acclaimed illustrator and film designer for Alien, The Abyss and The Fifth Element, Mœbius influenced a generation of readers and artists with THE INCAL and countless other works. John Difool, a low-class detective in a degenerate world, found his life turned upside down when he discovered an ancient artifact called “The Incal.” Now he travels across the cosmos with his pet concrete bird Deepo and the universe’s greatest warrior, the Metabaron, racing against time to keep The Great Darkness from unleashing destruction upon infinite galaxies. On sale June 22 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US MATURE READERS THE INCAL VOL. 1: THE EPIC CONSPIRACY TP Written by Alexandro Jodorowski Art and cover by Mœbius HUMANOIDS. Reoffered to coincide with THE INCAL VOL. 2: THE EPIC JOURNEY TP, this volume presents the first part of the classic adventure of detective John Difool, whose life is turned upside down when he discovers an ancient artifact called “The Incal.” On sale June 22 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • 160 pg, FC, $19.95 US MATURE READERS • RELIST TRANSGENESIS 2025 VOL. 1: ANCESTOR PROGRAM TP Written by Anne Ploy Art and cover by Loïc Malnati HUMANOIDS. This thrilling prequel to Trangenesis 2029 Vol. 1: Fides explores a frightening melding of religion, technology and government! Three students of Octagonia have a mission: to create a model of the supreme god. But when their program is stolen, they find themselves trapped in a deadly worldwide conspiracy! On sale June 29 • 7.375" x 10.1875" • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS Wildstorm ALBION #1 Plotted by Alan Moore Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman Cover by Dave Gibbons Rediscover the classic heroes of Britain’s yesteryear in a new series that teams legendary Alan Moore as plotter with writers Leah Moore & John Reppion (WILD GIRL), artists Shane Oakley & George Freeman and cover artist Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN)! Britain never had any super-heroes. It had something much stranger: a collection of paragons, monsters, and clowns that vanished a quarter century ago, never to be seen again. Who were Robot Archie and the Steel Claw? Who was Captain Hurricane, or the Spider? And where have they been for 25 years? Find out in the spectacular and historic first issue of Albion! Please see the Titan Books listings for The Spider #1! On sale June 29 • 32 pg., FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott Dunbier ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE #1 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross Beginning the longest, most ambitious ASTRO CITY epic ever! In the wake of a global catastrophe during the early ’70s, two brothers deal with family secrets and social upheaval, involving heroes from Jack-In- the-Box to the Blue Knight, newcomers like Apollo Eleven, and the unsettling events leading to the final fate of the Silver Agent. THE DARK AGE consists of four 4-issue arcs stretching across Astro City's darkest era. Find out why the ’70s were so troubled through the eyes of two men who survived the depths of it! Retailers note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale June 22 • 1 of 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy THE AUTHORITY/LOBO SPRING BREAK MASSACRE Written by Keith Giffen & Alan Grant Art and cover by Simon Bisley The team that delivered one outrageous crossover is back for another round — and this time, the kid gloves are off! In 2003’s THE AUTHORITY/LOBO: JINGLE HELL, Jenny Quantum, after finding a copy of the Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special, brought Lobo to the WildStorm Universe to punish him for killing Santa. The only problem? After bringing Lobo into the WildStorm fold, she forgot to put him back — and he's been rampaging there for well over a year! So what would everyone's favorite Czarnian do? For starters, he'd go looking for the Easter Bunny, who still owes him the money from the Santa hit. Only one hitch: There's no Easter Bunny in the WildStorm Universe! Chaos ensues! On sale June 22 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Ben Abernathy ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES HC Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross Reoffered to coincide with ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE #1, this volume collects ASTRO CITY VOL. 2 #21-22, LOCAL HEROES #1-5 and the ASTRO CITY SPECIAL, plus the story from DC's 9-11 Special and the promotional story done to announce the Local Heroes miniseries! On sale June 22 • 256 pg, FC, $24.95 US • RELIST THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION #9 Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen As the Authority comes together at Jenny's urging, learn what the mysterious one- time Weatherman Henry Bendix has been doing in their absence. What mad schemes has he hatched, and is he ready to face the team head-on? Plus, learn the fate of a missing teammate! On sale June 22 • 9 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers EX MACHINA #12 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris Part 1 of “Fact vs. Fiction!” When Mayor Mitchell Hundred is summoned for jury duty, the retired hero has no idea what horrors await him. And while the Mayor becomes part of a shocking trial, the rest of his administration must deal with the unexpected arrival of an all-new super-hero on the streets of New York City! On sale June 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CITY OF TOMORROW #3 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin The futuristic miniseries by Howard Chaykin continues! Things have gone downhill fast in the nanotech paradise Columbia. And when Tucker takes a stand against mechanical mobsters Frankie Machina and Adam Zero, things start to heat up! On sale June 29 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS EX MACHINA: THE FIRST HUNDRED DAYS TP Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris Reoffered to coincide with EX MACHINA #12, this volume collects the first five issues of this stellar ongoing political thriller, including the extra-sized origin of the super-heroic Great Machine, as well as the 4-part "State of Emergency." On sale June 15 • 136 pg, FC, $9.95 US • RELIST THE INTIMATES #8 Written by Joe Casey Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Cover by Camuncoli, Hope & Rian Hughes Summer vacation begins here! Where does Punchy go between semesters? Who are his parents? Who does he hang out with? Does he get any action? Find out all this and more. Plus, there’s a new super-powered teen on the block — say hello to the mysterious Flora! On sale June 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MAJESTIC #6 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Neil Googe & Trevor Scott Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines Get ready for wall-to-wall action as Majestic, alone on a world full of his darkest enemies, squares off with one of the few beings in the galaxy who can match him in power and combat skills! What makes matters worse is...they used to be friends. On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATADOR #2 Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Brian Stelfreeze Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING) and Brian Stelfreeze (BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT) continue to unravel the suspenseful tale of Lt. Isabel Cardona tracking down a deadly serial killer! Isabel finds out the hard way that the Cuban Mafia is far more interested in her theories than the Miami police are. Left in a compromising position by the Matador himself, Isabel begins to lose her way when she finds herself officially relieved from work duties — and unofficially taken under the wing of the local crime lord! On sale June 1 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WILDSIDERZ #0 Written by J. Scott Campbell & Andy Hartnell Art and cover by Campbell Fan-favorite artist J. Scott Campbell (DANGER GIRL) makes a super-heroic return to comics with one of this summer's hottest new series — WILDSIDERZ, as seen on the cover of May’s WIZARD #165! A new breed of heroes is born when five teenaged friends create holographic forcefields which allow them to duplicate the powers of the animal kingdom. These high- tech heroes are the WILDSIDERZ, and this is the action-packed issue where the fun begins! This low-priced special — $1.99 for 32 pages — introduces the entire WILDSIDERZ cast in their own fully illustrated bio pages. Join Campbell and Wildsiderz co-creator Andy Hartnell as they take you inside the studio. From exclusive concept sketches to an in-depth interview with the creators, you'll learn all the secrets behind their latest creation. But this extra-special issue is much more than that, with all-new, full-color, cover- to-cover artwork created for this book, including a Hollywood-style first look at the ongoing series in an 8-page preview story that's exclusive to this issue! And be sure to reserve your copy of the extra-sized first issue, on sale August 3rd! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by J. Scott Campbell that will ship in a 50/50 ratio. On sale June 15 • 32 pg, FC, $1.99 US Edited by Scott Dunbier THE TWILIGHT EXPERIMENT #5 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Juan Santacruz The penultimate chapter of the thrilling miniseries! The Righteous issues a warning to the world: live in peace or die! And in the parallel world of Veridian, the devastating anomaly is reaching critical mass. Will Rene and Twilight be able to avert a pandimensional disaster? On sale June 1 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TOM STRONG #33 Written by Joe Casey Art by Ben Oliver Cover by Chris Sprouse ABC. When Pneuman begins a pattern of strange behavior, Tom Strong and Solomon undertake one of their most amazing adventures — a “Fantastic Journey” that takes them from the spires of Millennium City to the cold heart of a robot! On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Vertigo THE BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #12 Written by Si Spencer Consulting by Neil Gaiman Art by Steve Yeowell & Dean Ormston Cover by Duncan Fegredo In the aftermath of battle, Tim must finally confront the Faerie Queene and face the consequences of all his actions. And her majesty wants nothing less than his head. On sale June 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS THE LOSERS #25 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock The very ship the Losers came out to help is sinking. Its crew is drowning. Max's reinforcements have arrived. Their ally-turned-adversary, Roque, has gotten his hands on 300 pounds of weapons-grade plutonium, and his men have the upper hand. Now it's up to the Losers to go on the offensive and take it all away from them… On sale June 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #38 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean In part 1 of the 5-part story “Return to the Homelands,” after fighting his way from one world to another, Boy Blue reaches the Imperial City, the capital of the Adversary's vast empire, and confronts The Adversary. Can he possibly defeat The Adversary in single combat and rescue his lost love? On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER #63 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Part 1 of the 6-part story “Morningstar.” As Lucifer and Elaine re-enter the world, they must confront the offspring of the living tarot deck known as the Basanos, newly spawned from Jill Presto. Meanwhile, the lines of battle are being drawn around the Silver City, and the angels of the host are about to face an ambush from a quarter they never expected. On sale June 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS JOHN CONSTANTINE — HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: PAPA MIDNITE #5 Written by Mat Johnson Art by Tony Akins & Dan Green Cover by Ronald Wimberly In the blazing conclusion to the thought-provoking miniseries, Midnite pushes Manhattan’s rebelling slaves to the limits of destruction, though Fortune is determined to end the suffering. But his betrayal of Papa Midnite has repercussions that still shake New York — and the immortal Midnite — centuries later. On sale June 22 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #209 Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet Part 3 of the 6-part “Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go.” In the depths of Hell, Constantine undergoes an unholy communion and learns more about both allies and enemies than he ever wanted to know. Whether he'll survive to use the knowledge is another matter… On sale June 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER VOL. 8: THE WOLF BENEATH THE TREE TP Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly, P. Craig Russell and Ted Naifeh Cover by Christopher Moeller Collecting issues #45 and #50-54, in which the Lightbringer faces a deadly new threat to both his Creation and that of Yahweh. Also featured is the special 40-page story "Lilith" from issue #50, illustrated by award-winner P. Craig Russell, and "Neutral Ground" from issue #45, illustrated by Ted Naifeh. On sale June 29 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER VOL. 7: EXODUS TP Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Christopher Moeller Reoffered to coincide with LUCIFER: THE WOLF BENEATH THE TREE TP, this volume collects LUCIFER #42-44 and #46-49. The Morningstar faces a new challenge to his universe, as defending the status quo requires cooperation between angel and devil alike. On sale June 29 • 168 pg, FC, $14.95 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST NEIL GAIMAN’S NEVERWHERE #1 Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Glenn Fabry NEIL GAIMAN’S NEVERWHERE, the classic novel of urban fantasy by the New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed writer of SANDMAN, comes to comics for the first time in this unforgettable nine-part series. VERTIGO’s exclusive adaptation features brilliant scripts by Mike Carey (LUCIFER, HELLBLAZER) and the astonishing artwork of Glenn Fabry (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS, PREACHER), with Neil Gaiman overseeing the project as consultant. Hidden far beneath the modern city is London Below, a strange alternate world of swirling colors, casual magic and gothic danger, populated by misfit characters who have, quite literally, fallen through the cracks of the workaday world above. The tale begins as Richard Mayhew, a very decent but very ordinary man, stumbles across Door, an extraordinary young lady from a London that Richard never dreamed could exist. His single act of kindness toward her immediately costs him his fiancé, brings a pair of unthinkably ruthless assassins to his flat, and sends him on a quest that could quickly end with his own untimely demise. Don’t miss a free 8-page preview of this issue in FABLES #36! On sale June 22 • 1 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS MNEMOVORE #3 Written by Hans Rodionoff & Ray Fawkes Art and cover by Mike Huddleston Kaley's world is falling apart. The enemy has been revealed. Now she must accept that the entity is real, not just a paranoid construction of her damaged mind. But Kaley's not the only one who's started seeing things. An alcoholic businessman across the country may know exactly what she's up against…but does he have the strength to resist it? On sale June 15 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS OTHERWORLD #4 Written by Phil Jimenez Art and cover by Jimenez & Andy Lanning Siobhan embraces her magical blessings and agrees to be a disciple of Cessaire. But can Cessaire be trusted with a magician as powerful as her naïve student? Meanwhile, Donnie and Andy discover a secret lair filled with mythological beasts. On sale June 22 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS PREACHER: DEAD OR ALIVE — THE COLLECTED COVERS SC Text by Garth Ennis and Glenn Fabry Art and cover by Fabry Reoffered to coincide with NEIL GAIMAN’S NEVERWHERE #1, this is a comprehensive collection of the award-winning cover paintings of every issue of the groundbreaking series PREACHER. On sale June 8 • 192 pg, FC, $19.95 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS SC Written by Neil Gaiman Art by P. Craig Russell, Milo Manara, Bill Sienkiewicz, Barron Storey, Miguelanxo Prado, Glenn Fabry, and Frank Quitely Cover by Dave McKean Reoffered to coincide with NEIL GAIMAN’S NEVERWHERE #1, this New York Times bestseller weaves seven tales of the Endless siblings, each hauntingly illustrated by a different artist. On sale June 8 • 160 pg, FC, $17.95 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 3: THE VAMP TP Written by Matt Wagner & Steven T. Seagle Art by Guy Davis Cover by Gavin Wilson & Richard Bruning Collecting the fourth story arc (issues #13-16) from the acclaimed reimagination of the original Golden Age Sandman, THE VAMP continues the story of Wesley Dodds and his soon-to-be paramour (and narrator) Dian Belmont as they become entangled in mystery from two different directions. On sale June 15 • 104 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 2: THE FACE AND THE BRUTE TP Written by Matt Wagner Art by John Watkiss & R.G. Taylor Cover by Gavin Wilson & Richard Bruning Reoffered to coincide with SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 3: THE VAMP, this volume collects the second and third story arcs (issues #5-12) from writer Matt Wagner's acclaimed reimagination of the original Golden Age Sandman. On sale June 15 • 208 pg, FC, $19.95 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST SWAMP THING #16 Written by Joshua Dysart Art and cover by Enrique Breccia “Healing the Breach” Part 2 of 4. While Swamp Thing battles a strange bio-tech invader in the Green, Professor Schiller gives up his conscious mind and commits to reliving the final days of his relationship with Alec Holland's first wife, Linda. Out in the Gulf of Mexico, a strange uncurling beast living at the bottom of the polluted "Dead Zone" begins to rise. The Louisiana storm season has begun. On sale June 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS TRIGGER #7 Written by Jason Hall Art and cover by John Watkiss The engaging series continues with the introduction of a character whose life is about to get a lot more interesting. Meet Leonard — an average guy living a life that leaves a lot to be desired. But when Leonard is “pulled” into his alternate life as a Trigger, it gives him a fleeting glimpse of a life that he can only dream of — literally. On sale June 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS WE3 TP Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely Collecting on of the most talked-about series of the year by superstar creators Grant Morrison (SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Frank Quitely (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS), who provides a new cover, WE3 tells the unforgettable story of three innocent pets — a dog, a cat and a rabbit — who have been converted into deadly cyborgs by a sinister military weapons program. With nervous systems amplified to match their terrifying mechanical exoskeletons, the members of Animal Weapon 3 have the firepower of a battalion between them. But they are just the program's prototypes, and now that their testing is complete they're slated to be permanently "de-commissioned" — until they seize their one chance to make a desperate run for freedom. Relentlessly pursued by their makers, the WE3 team must navigate a frightening and confusing world where their instincts and heightened abilities make them as much a threat as those hunting them — but a world, nonetheless, in which somewhere there is something called "home." "Morrison has crafted an eerie tale of sci-fi and horror... with cute furry animals." — Syracuse Post-Standard "[A] startling, disturbing and perhaps enlightening series... a provocative tale." — Atlanta Journal Constitution On sale June 1 • 104 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS SEAGUY TP Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Cameron Stewart Reoffered to coincide with WE3 TP, this volume collects the 3-issue miniseries that follows the strange adventure of would-be hero Seaguy and his faithful companion Chubby Da Choona as they decipher the mystery of Xoo, a ubiquitous new food that seems to have evolved into a conscious lifeform! On sale June 1 • 104 pg, FC, $9.95 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST Y: THE LAST MAN #34 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Part 3 of the 4-part “Girl on Girl.” When questions of loyalty arise from the all- female crew of The Whale, Yorick must decide whether his allegiances lie with his old companions or his new mate, who happens to be captain of the potentially mutinous ship. On sale June 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct IDENTITY CRISIS: SERIES 1: DEADSHOT ACTION FIGURE Deadshot faced the JLA during the investigations into the death of Elongated Man's wife. The Deadshot ACTION Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes an Identity Crisis logo base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale October 5 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI IDENTITY CRISIS: SERIES 1: GREEN ARROW ACTION FIGURE Expert archer Green Arrow played an integral part in the decision to alter Dr. Light's personality. The Green Arrow Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a display base. Accessories include a removable quiver with arrows and a bow. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale October 5 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI IDENTITY CRISIS: SERIES 1: DR. LIGHT ACTION FIGURE His mind restored, Dr. Light seeks revenge against the JLA for the punishment he received at their hands. The Dr. Light Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale October 5 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI IDENTITY CRISIS: SERIES 1: ZATANNA ACTION FIGURE World-renowned magician and heroine Zatanna used her magic to manipulate the minds of super-villains and must face the consequences. The Zatanna Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale October 5 • Action Figure • 6.5" H • PI IDENTITY CRISIS: SERIES 1 HAWKMAN ACTION FIGURE Hawkman argued against lobotomizing Dr. Light but kept the JLA's secret with deep regret. The Hawkman Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. Accessories include poseable wings and battle mace. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale October 5 • Action Figure • 7.75" H • PI WONDER WOMAN MINI STATUE Designed by Brian Bolland Sculpted by Tim Bruckner A classic pose for a classic heroine! In this beautiful mini statue based on the sculpture by Tim Bruckner (BATMAN: HUSH ACTION FIGURES) and on the designs of acclaimed artist Brian Bolland (BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE), Wonder Woman, the Amazon Warrior, stands triumphant over a battlefield as she looks beyond the horizon. This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-statue measures approximately 6” tall x 5.05” wide x 4.25” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale October 26 • Mini Statue • $39.99 US THE GRIM ADVENTURES OF BILLY AND MANDY STATUE Sculpted by Tony Cipriano DC Direct presents the Carton Network Collection! Happy-go-lucky Billy and cynical Mandy become best friends with the Grim Reaper, and together this unlikely trio deals with typical suburban challenges: school, family and unwanted visitors from the spirit world! This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 9” tall x 6.5” wide x 7.5” deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale October 19 • Statue • $125.00 US KRYPTO & FRIENDS ANIMATED SERIES MAQUETTE SET Sculpted by Karen Palinko DC Direct introduces the first ever flocked maquettes from DC Direct! From the popular new Krypto animated series premiering in April on the Cartoon Network, DC Direct delivers a multi-character set of maquettes consisting of Krypto The Superdog, Ace The Bat Hound and Streaky The Supercat! This limited edition, hand-painted cold- cast porcelain maquette set features three maquettes measuring approximately: Krypto (6.25” tall x 5” wide x 5” deep), Streaky (4.5” tall x 4” wide x 3.25” deep), and Ace (7.75” tall x 8” wide x 7” deep). All maquettes are “flocked” with fake “fur.” Includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale October 26 • Maquette Set • $150.00 BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN: SERIES 1: TWO-FACE ACTION FIGURE THE Long Halloween reveals the events that transformed Harvey Dent into Batman's deadly enemy, Two-Face! This Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. Accessories include a pistol, two interchangeable right hands (one with coin heads side up and another with tails side up) and a calendar page measuring approximately .75” wide x .75” high. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale October 19 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN: SERIES 1: CATWOMAN ACTION FIGURE Working for Sofia Falcone, Catwoman frequently came to Batman's aid while hunting the Holiday killer. The Catwoman Action Figure measures features multiple points of articulation and a logo base. Accessories include a miniature listening device, night-vision goggles and a calendar page measuring approximately .75” wide x .75” high. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale October 19 • Action Figure • 6" H • PI BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN: SERIES 1: THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE Sofia Falcone risked innocent lives when she unleashed the Joker after the Holiday killer! The Joker Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. Accessories include a pistol, a bag of presents, Santa hat and a calendar page measuring approximately .75” wide x .75” high. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale October 19 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN: SERIES 1: MAD HATTER ACTION FIGURE The Mad Hatter set out to rob Gotham's largest bank, only to be thwarted by Batman and Catwoman! This figure measures features multiple points of articulation and a base. Accessories include a pistol, a cracked teacup and a calendar page measuring approximately .75” wide x .75” high. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale October 19 • Action Figure • 5" H • PI BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN: SERIES 1: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE Batman races against the calendar as he tries to discover who the killer “Holiday” is before he claims his next victim! The Batman Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. Accessories include a Batarang and an October 31st calendar page measuring approximately .75” wide x .75” high. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale October 19 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: BLACK CANARY MAQUETTE Sculpted by John G. Mathews DC Direct presents the second maquette based on Cartoon Network’s hit animated series Justice League Unlimited! The Black Canary, a stunning siren, possesses a sonic scream, known as the “Canary Cry,” that she uses in her quest to fight evil. This limited- edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 8.5” tall x 3.5” wide x 3.5” deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale October 19 • Maquette • $89.99 US BATMAN BLACK & WHITE SERIES STATUE INSPIRED by Brian Bolland Sculpted by John G. Mathews The true essence of a complex hero is captured in this black-and-white sculpture inspired by fan-favorite cover artist Brian Bolland! Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition statue reflects the mood of the stories presented in BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE Vol. 1 and 2. This statue measures approximately 7.5” tall x 5” wide x 3” deep, features a logo-shaped base, and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Advance-solicited; on sale October 12 • Statue • $45.00 US IMAGE COMICS AVIGON: GODS AND DEMONS GN June 29 • 192 pg • BW • $19.95 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES written by CHE’ GILSON lllustrated by JIMMIE ROBINSON Avigon has to escape. Her mechanical world ruled by political clockwork masters is killing her soul. But can she hide in a surreal world of machines where she herself is one? This complete volume unveils the full story of Avigon's journey. A clockwork creation pushed beyond the dark world binding her soul where her true destiny is unlocked. A must for fans of gothic fiction! Collects the original AVIGON novella, plus over 100 pages of all-new original art. BATTLE POPE #1 June 29 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by TONY MOORE When he’s not leadin’ mass, he’s out kickin’ ass! After the Rapture the sole protector of the sinning masses is BATTLE POPE, and his trusty sidekick, Jesus. They’re the last line of defense in a world overrun with demons and depravity. 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. Just in time for the book’s Fifth Anniversary! BLACKLIGHT #1 June 29 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO written by SCOTT WHERLE art & cover by JOHN TOLEDO & MARC DEERING An all-new on-going series created by JIM VALENTINO! Lina Juarez is stuck in a dead- end job and a dead-end relationship, living a dead-end life in a dead-end town. All she dreams of is an escape, some kind of excitement in her life. But when a dark and mysterious power possesses her, she quickly learns the true meaning of the old adage, "Be careful what you wish for." FLAK RIOT #1 June 1 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MICHAEL O’HARE & ROBERT PLACE NAPTON art & cover by MICHAEL O’HARE & MICHAEL GARCIA Zoe Nixxon is a cute, bored, lonely file clerk. She wants a new life and fate gives her that chance when she finds her true calling: hunting for bounties in the lawless dimension known as the O.D.! Sometimes, one decision can change everything… GØDLAND #1 June 22 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by JOE CASEY art by TOM SCIOLI cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS BOOK ONE: COSMIC WHEELS IN MOTION Adam Archer is Earth’s star-powered champion. But what does his existence mean for the rest of humanity? And how long until the rest of the universe takes notice? Mind- altering aliens! Surreal super-villains! All-out action! The greatest heroic epic of the new age begins here! One issue of GØDLAND and you’ll be hooked! SMALL GODS SPECIAL #1 June 8 • 32 pg. • FC • $2.95 written by JASON RAND art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA "TWO TIME"—Heroes clash as Owen Young and Bobby Pope face off across the interrogation room. But what ulterior purpose has truly brought these men together? Unravel the mystery when, for the first time ever, SMALL GODS comes to you in FULL COLOR! STRANGE GIRL #1 June 8 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by RICK REMENDER art & cover by ERIC NGUYEN Strange Girl mixes the aesthetic elements of Preacher, Tank Girl and Hellboy with the desperate pace of The Road Warrior. Ten years after the Rapture, the Earth is unprotected by God, and the demonic citizens of hell have flooded our world, enslaving the remaining human population. After saving the life of a runt demon named Bloato, bartender, occultist, and all around arse kicker Bethany Black discovers that God is soon returning to wipe the Earth clean of everything unholy. With the end of the world coming, Bethany and Bloato set out to find the last doorway left into heaven and plead for admission. AGE OF BRONZE, VOL. 2: SACRIFICE TP June 5 • 225 pg • BW • $19.95 written by ERIC SHANOWER art & cover by ERIC SHANOWER The Trojan War has been the greatest of Greek myths for more than 2500 years, and now ERIC SHANOWER presents his unique version of the story, gathered from extensive sources and drawn with historical fidelity. In this volume, Helen's triumphant entry into Troy is marred by Kassandra's wild prophecies of doom. Meanwhile, a massive army approaches from across the sea, but a disastrous battle forces the High King Agamemnon to make a fateful decision. Will he command the death of his daughter to satisfy the gods? Or will he give up his dream of conquering Troy? The drama and action continue in the book that the editors of Publishers Weekly choose as one of the best books of 2004. Collects AGE OF BRONZE #10-19. THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS, VOL. 1 TP June 14 • 160 pg • 2C • $11.95 written by MARK SMITH art & cover by DAN HIPP The Amazing Joy Buzzards are a rock and roll adventure band that rivals such legends as the Beatles and Rolling Stones. It's an everyday adventure for them when fighting giant robots, evil witch-doctors, and exploring the supernatural, all with the help of their mystical Mexican wrestler friend El Campeon. Collects THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS 1-4. THE NAMELESS: THE DIRECTOR’S CUT TP June 29 • 128 pg • BW • $15.95 written by JOE PRUETT art by PHIL HESTER & BRUCE McCORKINDALE cover by PHIL HESTER He is a man without a past, without a future, and without a name. An evil hides in the shadows of modern day Mexico City, feeding on the thousands of abandoned and unwanted street children that plague the night. This “nameless” man finds himself drawn into the midst of a very real modern horror with its origins found in the mythical bloodthirsty rites of the extinct Aztec Empire. The violent rituals and gods of the sun worshipping tribe somehow hold a key to his past. Our hero knows that if he survives and learns the ancient secrets, he will have to live with the answers. This volume collects the original five-issue series with new pages and scenes cut from the original version, plus loads of new extra material and a behind the scenes look at the creating of this modern horror story by fan-favorite artist PHIL HESTER and series co- creator JOE PRUETT! Collects THE NAMELESS #1-5. INVINCIBLE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOL. 1 HC June 8 • 400 pg • FC • $34.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CORY WALKER, RYAN OTTLEY, and FRIENDS cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE Get in on the ground floor. This MASSIVE hardcover collects the first 13 issues of Robert Kirkman’s Eisner Nominated superhero hit along with all the extras from the first three trade paperback volumes and even MORE on top of that! INVINCIBLE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOLUME 1 is a can’t miss for anyone who’s wanted to start reading INVINCIBLE, but needed an easier way to start from the beginning. Introduction by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Collects INVINCIBLE #1-13, plus LOADS of extras! THE RIDE VOL. 1 TP June 22 • 128 pages • BW • $9.95 written by RON MARZ, CHUCK DIXON, DOUG WAGNER & CULLY HAMNER art by JASON PEARSON, BRIAN STELFREEZE, CULLY HAMNER, GEORGES JEANTY, DEXTER VINES, ROB HAYNES, CHRIS BRUNNER & DOUG GREGORY cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE Featuring a diverse and dynamic body of creators, THE RIDE showcases the tales of a 1968 Camaro and the many lives it alters. Volume 1 contains five amazing stories featuring bullets, babes, murder & mayhem, all from the driver’s seat of a car that exudes muscle and power. Exclusive bonus material includes: character designs, pin-ups, commentary, plus a forward from industry legend HOWARD CHAYKIN! Collects THE RIDE #1-4. AGE OF BRONZE #20 June 1 • 24 pg • BW • $3.50 written by ERIC SHANOWER art & cover by ERIC SHANOWER “BETRAYAL,” Part One—BRAND NEW STORY ARC! Nothing can stop Agamemnon and the army from reaching Troy – or from destroying anyone in their way. The great warrior Achilles leads a bloody assault on the island of Tenedos and makes a grave mistake that leads him closer to his foretold doom. CASE FILES: SAM & TWITCH #21 June 8 • 32 pg • BW • $2.50 written by MARC ANDREYKO art by GREG SCOTT cover by GREG CAPULLO “FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS,” Part Two—As Sam and Twitch try to unravel who would kill six-year-old starlet Lacey Ann Lyons, the world media watches them. Trying to find out who would brutalize a child is hard enough, but can Twitch overcome the memories of his own murdered daughter and solve this crime? DEADWORLD #2 June 22 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 written by GARY REED art & cover by VINCE LOCKE Trapped and surrounded by zombies, what once was thought to be a sanctuary is instead revealed to be a death trap! But there is a chance of hope as the zombie master, the mysteriously talking King Zombie, offers a deal. All the surviving teens have to do is betray one of their own! Continuing the rebirth of the classic horror comic series! DEATH, JR. #2 (OF 3) June 8 • 48 pg • FC • $4.99 written by GARY WHITTA art by TED NAIFEH cover by SACH STEFFEL The mild-mannered, middle school-attending, son of the Grim Reaper thought he was just goofing around with an old box at the museum of supernatural history. Unfortunately, he’s released an ancient evil with disturbing designs on the family of Death. FLAMING CARROT COMICS #3 June 15 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 written by BOB BURDEN art & cover by BOB BURDEN From the creator of MYSTERY MEN! The world's first surrealist superhero, the legendary Flaming Carrot returns with yet even more lunacy and mayhem! Whether he’s brawling mutated poultry, carousing with the happy hour shift at the local strip joint, or reciting poetic verse from mill-town rooftops, the Flaming Carrot is truly an icon of the times and a true hero of the working class. THE EXPATRIATE #4 June 22 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by B. CLAY MOORE art & cover by JASON LATOUR The shocking conclusion to issue three left Jack's future in doubt. Issue four reveals the true scope of Jack's predicament, and, if anything, it's even more horrifying than he could have imagined. Suddenly the fate of Jack Dexter seems tied into the fate of the world. FREEDOM FORCE #6 (OF 6) June 15 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 written by ERIC DIETER art & cover by TOM SCIOLI “OUT OF TIME”—Stranded in the prehistoric past, a desperate Freedom Force must ally themselves with one enemy in order to defeat another! In a cataclysmic battle that will shake the very foundations of the universe, the team confronts the evil that has been pulling their strings since issue three... and at least one hero will NOT be returning home! Plus: A member's darkest secret revealed! THE GIFT #12 June 22 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 written by RAVEN GREGORY art by RICHARD BONK & SONIA OBACK cover by TYLER KIRKHAM & SONIA OBACK "DEATH"—The brand new story arc that will reveal the answers behind the Ancient One's motives and past continues here. A being of incredible power is stalking the Ancient One, a being that has walked side by side with Enoch throughout the ages. Now that it has been decided that the Ancient One's time is over, will he be able to stand against a force as powerful as Death itself? GIRLS #2 June 22 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by JOSHUA LUNA art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA Like many men, Ethan has always envisioned a dream girl – someone who could defy the mundane trappings of reality and become a living fantasy. But when Ethan’s dreams are finally fulfilled, will it really be that fantastic? HERO CAMP #2 (OF 4) June 15 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by GREG THOMPSON art & cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ & RUSS LOWERY "I STILL HAVEN’T FOUND WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR,” Part One—A camp-wide scavenger hunt pits hero against hero and finds Eric scouring caves, looking for the elusive Albino Cave Slug. When he stumbles across Goat's secret lair, it's only a matter of time before the villains discover him! THE IMAGINARIES #4 (OF 4) June 22 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by BEN AVERY & MIKE S. MILLER art & cover by GREG TITUS THE STUNNING CONCLUSION! The Greatmen — a band of rebels following in the footsteps of a fallen hero named Greatman — recruit Superhero G as their new figurehead. Superhero G is torn, for in his secret identity, "George," he has been given another opportunity: serve the Ice Queen by betraying the Greatmen… and he will be able to return home to his creator and best friend, Tanner. INVINCIBLE #24 June 15 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE Only once in his career has Invincible been beaten this badly. That time it was his father, Omni-Man, who had done the beating. Who could it be this time? This issue is a can’t miss for any long-time fans of the book, and it’s all leading up to the HUGE events in issue 25, coming next month. THE IRON GHOST #2 (OF 6) June 22 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by CHUCK DIXON art by SERGIO CARIELLO cover by FLINT HENRY AND SERGIO CARIELLO The number of suspects continues to narrow as Tannhauser and Volz close in on the identity of The Iron Ghost. But what will happen to their investigation when one of their leads is killed by The Iron Ghost himself, and why did he leave a witness to the killing behind? MORA #3 June 1 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written by PAUL HARMON art & cover by PAUL HARMON “DYING AMONG THE SHADOWS”—These days the sun runs away all too quickly, and hides for far too long. The citizens are left to fend off the creatures that live and feed by the night, and one predator has set his sights on the children. Meanwhile, an outsider gets a very harsh lesson in what it takes to be a witch in the city of witches. THE NIGHT CLUB #3 (OF 4) June 8 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MIKE BARON art & cover by MIKE NORTON & JOHN RAUCH “HELLUVA PARTY”—The devil throws a party. As the Tall Ships sail up the Charles River, Screwbarb, the Vice President, and several hundred friends crowd the bluffs to witness the Apocalypse. The devil is nothing if not arrogant... He's invited the Night Club to witness the demise of civilization, but the Night Club has other plans. NOBLE CAUSES #12 June 15 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by JAY FAERBER art & cover by FRAN BUENO The birth of Zephyr’s baby promises to deliver the first half-human, half-Draconian being, an event of worldwide importance. But the paparazzi aren’t the only ones hunting mother and child… NYC MECH: BETA LOVE #2 June 1 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by IVAN BRANDON art by ANDY MACDONALD cover by ERIC CANETE Falling in love is never easy, and in the dead of winter with post-traumatic stress, there's a fine line between losing your mind and losing your robotic heart. When Quentin meets the girl of his dreams, she almost kills 100 people – not least of which is him. But even now, with her gun to his head, all he can do is stare into her eyes. THE PACT #3 (OF 4) June 8 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 Written by PHIL HESTER art by CARLOS RODRIGUEZ & LLUC BANOS Cover by ANDY KUHN “THE LIFE AND DEATH OF QUANTUM GIRL”—Who is Quantum Girl and why is she leading The Pact? Her mysterious, time-bending powers send our young heroes spiraling into split timelines and alternate universes, each more dire than the last, but are any of them prepared for the sacrifice it will take to put things right? PVP #18 June 29 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written by Scott Kurtz art & cover by Scott Kurtz PvP Magazine gets taken to court! When office slobs Robbie and Jase are accused of plagiarism, the gang find themselves in hot water and unable to afford their legal fees. Skull breaks his promise to never again use his brain-enhancing machine in order to transform himself into a legal eagle... but things go horribly awry. Meanwhile... who is SCRATCH FURY and what are his evil plans for PvP? SEA OF RED #4 June 29 • 32 pg • 2C • $2.95 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art by SALGOOD SAM & KIERON DWYER cover by KIERON DWYER A pulse pounding horror filled issue as Marco and Janine get closer to finding Blackthroat. With Marco near death, Janine must defeat Blackthroat’s secret defense of genetically altered vampires. With an opportunity to either help them or film their fate, Joel chooses to suit his own interests. However his plan backfires leaving his fate in the hands of The Black Galleon’s surviving crew. SHADOWHAWK #2 June 4 • 32 pg• FC • $2.99 written by JIM KEPLINGER art & cover by CARLOS RODRÍGUEZ & ALBERT PUIG created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO "ZAPPED!"—The new ShadowHawk's trial by fire continues as he faces ZAP!, a super- fast flyer that fires lightning bolts from his fingers! Plus, more secrets behind the man in the shadows are revealed as the mystery of whom he's reporting to deepens! SPAWN #147 (RES) June 29 • 32 pg• FC • $2.50 written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by ANGEL MEDINA & DANNY MIKI cover by GREG CAPULLO “HOWL”—Continuing his journey into the shadowy history at the heart of America, Spawn travels to the icy backwoods of Minnesota. There, in the haunted, snow-covered landscape he discovers a mysterious clan which claims to be 18th century homesteaders. But when night falls and the moon rises, he's in for more surprises, including a pack of spectral wolves, a macabre feast and a tireless hunt in which Spawn himself is the prize. THE WALKING DEAD #21 June 15 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD cover by TONY MOORE The world they knew is becoming a distant memory. The camp is adjusting to their new life inside the walls of the prison. Things are really starting to settle down. Could the dangers of this new world finally be behind them, or is this the calm before the storm? MCFARLANE TOYS JUNE 20