A Brand New Novel By Comics Legend Neil Gaiman!!! Recommended Reading for September
First up, a new novel from Neil Gaiman!
NEIL GAIMAN: THE GRAVEYARD BOOK HC
by Neil Gaiman
Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place — he's the only living resident of a graveyard! Raised from infancy by ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time, as well as their timely ghostly teachings — like the ability to Fade! Can a boy raised by ghosts face the wonders and terrors of the worlds of both the living and the dead?
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THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 (OF 5)
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled & Inked by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS
Sketch Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO
It begins here: the apocalyptic epic battle between good and evil based on the classic bestseller by master of horror Stephen King! On a secret army base in the Californian desert, something has gone horribly, terribly wrong. Something that will send Charlie Campion and his wife and daughter fleeing in the middle of the night. Unfortunately for the Campion family--and the rest of America--they are unaware that all three of them are carrying a deadly cargo: A virus that will spread from person to person like wildfire, triggering a massive wave of disease and death, prefacing humanity's last stand! Be there as writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four) teams with artist Mike Perkins (Captain America) for the first arc in the next great Stephen King event!
SAMURAI #1 (OF 4)
Written by JEAN-FRANCOIS DI GIORGIO
Penciled by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT
Cover by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT
Adapted by JAKE FORBES
With an Exclusive U.S. Variant!
The European best-seller – now finally presented in English! Writer Jean-Francois Di Giorgio and artist Frédéric Genêt tap into the rich mythology of the noble Samurai, creating a nuanced look at the fabled Japanese warriors. Having become a samurai, Takeo feels strong enough to confront his past. On the borders of Japan, a terrible plan is being plotted: General Akuma, one of the Empire’s most influential figures, seems to be dead set on betraying the Emperor to his own advantage. However, a grave secret links the two men: the 13th prophet. Meanwhile, Takeo hopes to discover who he is. Why did he grow up in a monastery? And why was he abandoned by his brother ten years earlier? His quest will put him in deep torment, placing him in the middle of the dark destiny of the Empire and the 13th prophet!
DEADPOOL #1 & #2
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
Variant cover for issue #1 by ROB LIEFELD
Variant cover for issue #2 by ED MCGUINNESS
A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!
“ONE OF US,” PART 1
The Merc with a Mouth is back, even deadlier and more deranged than before! The planet has been invaded by Skrulls, everything’s gone topsy-turvy…but, in Deadpool’s world, that just means it’s Monday! Crazy times call for crazy men, but c’mon, this guy’s insane! Like it or not, Deadpool may be the only person on the planet who can save us…but who’s to say he wants to? Be here for the explosive debut of the new ongoing series by writer Daniel Way (WOLVERINE: ORIGINS, GHOST RIDER, BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS) and fan-favorite artist Paco Medina (NEW WARRIORS, NEW X-MEN)! Deadpool: His madness is his method! You won’t want to miss it!
SUB-MARINER: THE DEPTHS #1 (OF 4)
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Painted by ESAD RIBIC
Cover by ESAD RIBIC
The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line offers a searing vision of Namor, the Sub-Mariner as you’ve never seen, brought to you by Peter Milligan (X-FORCE) and Esad Ribic (SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM)!
Atlantis. Throughout the ages, a few men have wondered if this fabulous place actually exists. Fewer have imagined that the city is protected by a wild and vengeful being, the very embodiment of the untameable depths themselves -- the Sub-Mariner. When a deep sea expedition mysteriously vanishes without a trace near the Marianes trench, legendary adventurer, Randolph Stein embarks on a journey that will rock him -- and his crew -- to their very core. Travelling deep into the dark belly of the sea, the men of the good ship, Voyager, are about to see things that defy description, that supersede their wildest imagination -- things that men aren’t meant to see. Staring into the abyss, Stein will soon discover that the abyss can indeed stare right back at him.
DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING DEVIL SLAYER #1 (OF 4)
Written by BRIAN KEENE
Pencils by CHRIS SAMNEE
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Abandoned by his fiancée, his family, his church, and his government, Sergeant Dan Sylva returns to Iraq for a third tour of duty -- and a descent into Hell itself. If the demon Belathauzer and the mysterious mercenary group known as Bloodstone have their way, Iraq, the place where civilization began, may also be where civilization ends. The reinvented Devil-Slayer takes Marvel’s DEAD OF NIGHT to terrifying new heights, from award-winning horror novelist Brian Keene (The Rising, Dark Hollow) and artist Chris Samnee (DAREDEVIL: BLOOD OF THE TARANTULA)!
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 2 — THE BURDEN OF DREAMS TPB
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by STEVE EPTING & BUTCH GUICE
Cover by STEVE EPTING
“Beloved comic book hero Captain America is back in action, armed and ready to fight for freedom in the 21st century.” — abcnews.com
Agent 13. Bucky Barnes. The Falcon. Black Widow. Iron Man. Steve Rogers was often the glue that bound these heroes together in common cause. Now, in the aftermath of his death, they come together again in a desperate attempt to keep his dream alive. But the collapse of Steve Roger’s dream was just the first step in the wicked machinations of the Red Skull, who is determined to see the death of America follow soon after the death of the Captain. As the Skull's master plan kicks into motion, and chaos begins to take hold of the United States, only one man stands in its way — but is he up to the task? Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #31-36.
ULTIMATE POWER TPB
Written by Brian Michael Bendis,
Jeph Loeb & J. Michael
Straczynski
Penciled by Greg Land
Cover by Greg Land
“A treat of strong writing and excellent artwork.” – ComicBookRevolution.com
In a desperate attempt to help his friend, Reed Richards, the leader of the science adventurers known as the Fantastic Four, has accidentally punched a hole into an adjacent universe. Now something has come through the gateway from a realm known as the Supremeverse: the team of astonishingly powerful superhumans called the Squadron Supreme! Their mission: to arrest young Reed for high crimes against their world! What happens when the Squadron collides with the heroes — and villains — of the Ultimate Universe? All-out action, drama and spectacular eye-candy! Collecting Ultimate Power #1-9.
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SECRET SIX #1
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Cliff Chiang
Because you demanded it! The Secret Six are back in an all-new ongoing series that promises to deliver some of the darkest, most twisted action-adventure the DC Universe has seen since...well, the last time the Secret Six got together!Writer extraordinaire Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY) is reunited with BIRDS penciller Nicola Scott to chronicle the adventures of the Six, and you will not believe what they have in store. Join Catman, Scandal, Deadshot, Ragdoll, and ?? as they prepare for an adventure that will take them through a gauntlet across the seediest parts of the DC Universe, and will ultimately pit them against a foe more monstrous and murderous than any they've had to face! Don't miss the beginning of the most ferocious and scandalous Six story yet!
On sale September 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JOKER HC
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Lee Bermejo & Mick Gray
Cover by Lee Bermejo
In the all-new, hardcover original graphic novel JOKER, writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artist Lee Bermejo (HELLBLAZER covers) – the creative team behind the acclaimed miniseries LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL – show an even darker and more disturbing side to the most dangerous man in Gotham: The Joker.
After yet another stint in Arkham Asylum, The Joker finds “his city” divided among mobsters and costumed villains. Not content to settle for a piece of the pie, The Joker vows to take back the whole damn enchilada by any means necessary. Look for appearances by a slew of Gotham’s most wanted, including gritty takes on Two-Face, Riddler, Killer Croc, Penguin, Harley Quinn and even Batman!
Not since THE KILLING JOKE have you seen such a powerful tale of The Joker – you won’t want to miss this one!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 22 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US
CAMELOT 3000 DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by Mike W. Barr
Art by Brian Bolland, Terry Austin,
Bruce Patterson & Dick Giordano
Cover by Brian Bolland
The classic tale that exploded into comics shops in the early 1980s is collected for the first time in hardcover!
Featuring a new cover by acclaimed artist Brian Bolland, this deluxe, oversized volume collects the twelve-issue series in its entirety, along with bonus materials including never-before-seen preliminary artwork by Bolland and developmental material from writer
Mike W. Barr!
Advance-solicited; on sale November 26 • 7.0625 x 10.75, 320 pg, FC, $34.99 US
WATCHMEN HC
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Dave Gibbons
With a major motion picture in production for release spring 2009 from Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures and director Zack Snyder (300), this is DC Comics’ first-ever hardcover edition of the Hugo Award-winning epic from writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons, offered at DC’s standard trim size. One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has only grown in stature since its original publication. This volume features a new cover by Gibbons and contains the high-quality, recolored pages found in WATCHMEN: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION, which were restored by WildStorm FX and original series colorist John Higgins. Also included are selected bonus sketch materials.
Advance-solicited; on sale November 12 • 436 pg, FC, $39.99 US
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: BLACK DOSSIER TP
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Kevin O’Neill
In the 1950s, England is not what it was, and with the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen disavowed, Mina Murray and Allan Quatermain seek answers that can be found only in the Black Dossier, a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters. Now available in trade paperback, this amazing graphic novel includes a 3-D section complete with custom 3-D glasses and much more!
Retailers please note: This title is published only in the United States.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 22 • 200 pages, FC/B&W, $19.99 US • Mature Readers
HEROES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Joe Kelly, Steven T. Seagle, Duncan Rouleau, Christopher Zatta,
Mark Sable, Mark Warshaw,
Christine Boylan, Chuck Kim,
Harrison Wilcox, Pierluigi Cothran,
Jim Martin, Timm Keppler,
DJ Doyle and others
Art by Staz Johnson, Michael Gaydos, Tom Grummett, Ryan Odagawa,
Jason Badower, Travis Kotzebue,
Marcus To and 0thers
Cover by Gene Ha
The sequel to last year’s top-selling HEROES hardcover is here! This stunning new volume collects the incredibly engaging online comics based on the smash-hit, Emmy Award-nominated NBC TV series Heroes! Collecting every online chapter from Season Two, this volume features the work of top TV and comics writers. Included are the stories “TheTen Brides of Takezo Kensei,” “The End of Hana and Drucker,” “The Golden Goose” and many more!
Advance-solicited; on sale November 19 • 272 pg, FC, $29.99 US
EX MACHINA VOL. 7: EX CATHEDRA TP
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark
Cover by Harris
In this new volume collecting issues #30-35 of the acclaimed series, Mayor Mitchell Hundred is summoned to Rome for an audience with the Pope. But as Hundred makes his travel plans, he is unaware of the assassin who has him in his sights.
On sale October 8 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US • Mature Readers
GREATEST HITS #1
Written by David Tischman
Art and Cover by Glenn Fabry
Variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Meet the Mates! They’re the greatest super team of all time, straight out of England and into our hearts: Crusader, The Solicitor, Vizier and Zipper.
But who are the heroes behind the mania? How did they meet? And what’s next for The Mates? You’ll find out in this fab 6-issue miniseries written by David Tischman (BITE CLUB) with art by Glenn Fabry (NEVERWHERE, PREACHER and HELLBLAZER covers) that pulls back the curtain to reveal the men behind the masks.
GREATEST HITS looks at The Mates, from their humble 1960s beginnings, through the drug-fueled 1970s, and into the techno ’80s, the grungy ’90s, and to the present day. This is The Mates from the height of their glory to the depths of excess, as filmed by a struggling Hollywood director – one with his own dark ties to the team.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Glenn Fabry), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale September17 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 4 HC
Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Marc Hempel, D’Israeli, Glyn Dillon, Charles Vess, Dean Ormston, Teddy Kristiansen, Richard Case, Michael Zulli, Jon J Muth and Kevin Nowlan
Cover by Dave McKean
This final volume includes behind-the-scenes extras plus issues #57-75 and a story from VERTIGO JAM #1. Don’t miss the end of what Playboy called “a modern myth, as well as a précis on why the stories we tell matter so much.”
Advance-solicited; on sale November 5 • 608 pg, FC, $99.00 US • MATURE READERS
NORTHLANDERS #10
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Dean Ormston
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
“Lindisfarne,” part 2 of 2. Believing he single-handedly wished the Viking scourge into existence, young Edwin watches with fascinated horror as his hometown of Lindisfarne, England is pillaged and burned.With everything he's known and loved now destroyed, will he join with these seafaring raiders or be killed himself?
On sale September 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
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BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER VOLUME 3: WOLVES AT THE GATE
Joss Whedon (W), Drew Goddard (W),Georges Jeanty (A), Andy Owens (A), Jo Chen (Cover), and Michelle Madsen (C)
On sale Nov 5
FC, 136 pages $15.95
TPB, 7" x 10"
Vampires that, at will, can transform into wolves, panthers, insects, or fog invade the Slayer base of operations in northern Scotland, and not only walk away unscathed, but in possession of Buffy’s scythe, the symbol of Slayer power worldwide. Buffy and the Slayer legion travel to Tokyo in order to learn more about their dangerous new foes, as Xander journeys to Transylvania to solicit the only person they’ve ever known to possess such power: Dracula.
The celebrated Buffy Season Eight continues with Drew Goddard (Cloverfield, Lost) writing Wolves at the Gate, with Joss Whedon continuing his role as executive producer, and Georges Jeanty as series artist. Includes the stand-alone issue written by Buffy creator Joss Whedon, “A Beautiful Sunset.”
BACK TO BROOKLYN #1 (OF 5)
story GARTH ENNIS & JIMMY PALMIOTTI
art & cover MIHAILIO VUKELIC & JIMMY PALMIOTTI
variant cover PHIL NOTO
Bob Saetta made the biggest mistake of his life by pissing off his brother, one of the biggest and most brutal crime bosses in New York City. This is the story of two brothers at war, wrapped in a special package of extreme language and hardcore violence. Join award winning writer GARTH ENNIS (PREACHER, THE PUNISHER), JIMMY PALMIOTTI(JONAH HEX, PAINKILLER JANE) and artist MIHAILO VUKELIC on a five-issue adrenaline ride that rips the roof off Brooklyn’s criminal underworld!
SEPTEMBER 24 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99
KICK DRUM COMIX #1 (OF 2)
story JIM MAHFOOD
art & cover JIM MAHFOOD
Kick Drum Comix is an over the top full color two-issue miniseries from fan-favorite JIM MAHFOOD (GRRL SCOUTS, CLERKS)! All-new material here, including the exciting stories "Coltrane's Reed" and "Death of the Popmaster." Great stories, beautiful artwork, all in a full color package! Highly recommended.
SEPTEMBER 10 • 48 PAGES • FC • $5.99
MIXTAPE, VOL. 2 HC
art & cover JIM MAHFOOD
This is the second volume in the all-new JIM MAHFOOD art book series! This volume is all about the experimental weird stuff: never before seen sketchbook material, drawing/photo collaborations, and the live art and painted stuff. A must-have for art lovers and MAHFOOD fans alike!
SEPTEMBER 3 • 48 PAGES • FC • $24.99 • LTD S&N ED $49.99
RED ROCKET SEVEN TP
story MICHAEL ALLRED
art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED
This is the story of RED ROCKET SEVEN: The entire history of rock n roll as seen through the eyes of the seventh clone of a man from a distant world. RR7 rubs shoulders with every legend from the birth of rock in the '50s, through the British invasion of the '60s, through the advent of Heavy Metal and Glam rock in the '70s, the New Wave of the '80s, the Grunge Rock and Indie/Alt. scene in the '90s, and into the new millennium! This special edition is busting out with special features, plus rare and new art.
Alternate Press Magazine called it, "The stuff of ultimate juvenile fantasy." and "If this weren't a comic, it'd be one of the greatest stories in modern rock history."
Raygun Magazine said,” A magnum opus to popular music, with ALLRED presenting sly, yet loving explanations of some of rock's greatest mysteries."
SEPTEMBER 24 • 208 PAGES • FC • $16.99 • LTD ED HC $49.99
PRINCE VALIANT VOLUME 1 TP
by Gary Gianni & Mark Schultz
Originally created by Hal Foster and now sketched by award-winning creators Gary Gianni and Mark Schultz, Prince Valiant is an epic comic adventure that has maintained a continuous story line since its debut in 1937. Noted for its realistic panoramas and its intelligent, humorous narrative, Prince Valiant depicts events taken from various time periods spanning from the late Roman Empire to the High Middle Ages. This collection follows Prince Valiant and his son Nathan as they prepare for battle following King Arthur's abdication. The knightly father and son encounter danger and adventure as they right wrongs throughout each step of their journey. Meanwhile, Aleta, Valiant's true love, holds court back at Camelot while facing challenges of her own. Prince Valiant appears weekly in more than 300 newspapers nationwide. Strips dating from November 21, 2004, to May 11, 2008 are included within this collection. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States--No U.S. Territories.
SC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
BLACK SUMMER TP
by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp
The eight issue series that was the biggest event of 2007 has now been collected in this deluxe trade paperback with a brand new cover! Warren Ellis' eight-issue opus of masked hero revolution, Black Summer, perfectly complimented by the stunning and explosive art of the genius Juan Jose Ryp, is nothing less than a sequential masterpiece. The world goes black in this epic story of super-powered heroes and villains. The story begins when the political situation in the United States becomes more than Horus can stand, and he moves to take matters into his own hands. Unfortunately, not all of his other team-mates are quite so eager to throw the world into chaos, and an epic conflict forms.With Horus and the rest of the surviving Guns facing off against the military and each other, no one is safe as the bodies start to fall. Whether you collected each of the eight issues as they hit the stands, or you somehow missed this incredible event, the Black Summer trade is a must-have for your shelf! Also available as a Hardcover edition with an all-new cover by series artist Juan Jose Ryp that is limited to just 2,000 copies!
MATURE THEMES
SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $32.99
NO HERO #1
by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp
Warren Ellis and Juan Jose Ryp, the team behind the fan-favorite Black Summer, are revolutionizing masked heroes yet again in the hottest new series of the summer! Dead heroes in the dirt. A killer capable of almost supernatural tortures. Five generations of the world's only superhuman group. A forty-year legacy of standing for the rights of freedom and safety. A young man obsessed with the need for street justice. How much do you want to be a superhuman?How badly does he want it? Bad enough to bring on the last days of an American legend? If he even gets to survive that long? Forty years ago, a group of superhumans emerged in San Francisco, guided by the man whose unique new drugs gave them their incredible powers. But the team is not the only thing that's advanced over the years, and there are no easy victories when their luck finally begins to run out! This #1 issue blasts the story wide open and is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Ryp as well as a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Ryp. This launch issue also has a uber-collectable special edition that you don't want to miss. The Leather Sketch edition features and all-new leather-composite cover by Ryp and for the first time ever, an original head sketch by Ryp is also included! This is the first time any original Ryp art has been offered for sale and will certainly be a instant sell-out. Limited to just 500 copies, allocations are likely.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 7) SRP: $3.99
LEATHER & SKETCH—32pgs, FC SRP: $69.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
BART SIMPSON'S TREEHOUSE OF HORROR #14
by Hernandez, Niles & Fabry
Bart Simpson spins some thrillifying chiller-diller horror stories with a little help from some of comicdom’s most innovative storytellers! First up, modern masters of horror comics Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and Glenn Fabry (Preacher) concoct a dread-filled tale of woe, when a freak solar eclipse leads to an onslaught of vampire attacks, and the people of Springfield learn that there is nothing to fear but Nosferatu himself! Then independent comic creator and magical realist Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets) re-invents one of his favorite cult films, Frankenstein Conquers the World, featuring Homer Simpson as a gluttonously destructive force of nature — so what else is new?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
PRINCE OF PERSIA GN
by Jordan Mechner, A.B. Sina, LeUyen Pham & Alex Puvilland
In this graphic novel adventure based on Jordan Mechner’s classic, multi-million-copy-selling Prince of Persia video games, two princes in different centuries of historic Persia are drawn together by their joint destinies. When everything they believe in begins to fade and decay, they find that only they can stand against the twilight of their eras! The Prince of Persia video games have sold ten million copies worldwide, and Jerry Bruckheimer (producer of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy) is producing an adaptation of the series for Disney, to be released in June 2009. Discover the excitement of Prince of Persia with this graphic novel!
SC, 6x9, 208pgs, FC SRP: $16.95
THE FREAK BROTHERS OMNIBUS TP
by Gilbert Shelton
Presenting the definitive collection of the classic underground comic strip that has been published in 15 languages, inspired countless items of merchandise, and racked up worldwide sales of over 40 million copies! The Freak Brothers are timeless clowns, and it’s Shelton’s mastery of satire and slapstick, silly punchlines, and the traditional simple forms of humor at the heart of these tripped-out cartoons which have kept them fresh and mirthful for 40 years. Soon to be an animated feature film! (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 224pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
NEIL GAIMAN: THE GRAVEYARD BOOK HC
by Neil Gaiman
Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place — he's the only living resident of a graveyard! Raised from infancy by ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time, as well as their timely ghostly teachings — like the ability to Fade! Can a boy raised by ghosts face the wonders and terrors of the worlds of both the living and the dead?
---------- MARVEL COMICS ----------
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 (OF 5)
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled & Inked by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS
Sketch Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO
It begins here: the apocalyptic epic battle between good and evil based on the classic bestseller by master of horror Stephen King! On a secret army base in the Californian desert, something has gone horribly, terribly wrong. Something that will send Charlie Campion and his wife and daughter fleeing in the middle of the night. Unfortunately for the Campion family--and the rest of America--they are unaware that all three of them are carrying a deadly cargo: A virus that will spread from person to person like wildfire, triggering a massive wave of disease and death, prefacing humanity's last stand! Be there as writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four) teams with artist Mike Perkins (Captain America) for the first arc in the next great Stephen King event!
SAMURAI #1 (OF 4)
Written by JEAN-FRANCOIS DI GIORGIO
Penciled by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT
Cover by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT
Adapted by JAKE FORBES
With an Exclusive U.S. Variant!
The European best-seller – now finally presented in English! Writer Jean-Francois Di Giorgio and artist Frédéric Genêt tap into the rich mythology of the noble Samurai, creating a nuanced look at the fabled Japanese warriors. Having become a samurai, Takeo feels strong enough to confront his past. On the borders of Japan, a terrible plan is being plotted: General Akuma, one of the Empire’s most influential figures, seems to be dead set on betraying the Emperor to his own advantage. However, a grave secret links the two men: the 13th prophet. Meanwhile, Takeo hopes to discover who he is. Why did he grow up in a monastery? And why was he abandoned by his brother ten years earlier? His quest will put him in deep torment, placing him in the middle of the dark destiny of the Empire and the 13th prophet!
DEADPOOL #1 & #2
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
Variant cover for issue #1 by ROB LIEFELD
Variant cover for issue #2 by ED MCGUINNESS
A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!
“ONE OF US,” PART 1
The Merc with a Mouth is back, even deadlier and more deranged than before! The planet has been invaded by Skrulls, everything’s gone topsy-turvy…but, in Deadpool’s world, that just means it’s Monday! Crazy times call for crazy men, but c’mon, this guy’s insane! Like it or not, Deadpool may be the only person on the planet who can save us…but who’s to say he wants to? Be here for the explosive debut of the new ongoing series by writer Daniel Way (WOLVERINE: ORIGINS, GHOST RIDER, BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS) and fan-favorite artist Paco Medina (NEW WARRIORS, NEW X-MEN)! Deadpool: His madness is his method! You won’t want to miss it!
SUB-MARINER: THE DEPTHS #1 (OF 4)
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Painted by ESAD RIBIC
Cover by ESAD RIBIC
The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line offers a searing vision of Namor, the Sub-Mariner as you’ve never seen, brought to you by Peter Milligan (X-FORCE) and Esad Ribic (SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM)!
Atlantis. Throughout the ages, a few men have wondered if this fabulous place actually exists. Fewer have imagined that the city is protected by a wild and vengeful being, the very embodiment of the untameable depths themselves -- the Sub-Mariner. When a deep sea expedition mysteriously vanishes without a trace near the Marianes trench, legendary adventurer, Randolph Stein embarks on a journey that will rock him -- and his crew -- to their very core. Travelling deep into the dark belly of the sea, the men of the good ship, Voyager, are about to see things that defy description, that supersede their wildest imagination -- things that men aren’t meant to see. Staring into the abyss, Stein will soon discover that the abyss can indeed stare right back at him.
DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING DEVIL SLAYER #1 (OF 4)
Written by BRIAN KEENE
Pencils by CHRIS SAMNEE
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Abandoned by his fiancée, his family, his church, and his government, Sergeant Dan Sylva returns to Iraq for a third tour of duty -- and a descent into Hell itself. If the demon Belathauzer and the mysterious mercenary group known as Bloodstone have their way, Iraq, the place where civilization began, may also be where civilization ends. The reinvented Devil-Slayer takes Marvel’s DEAD OF NIGHT to terrifying new heights, from award-winning horror novelist Brian Keene (The Rising, Dark Hollow) and artist Chris Samnee (DAREDEVIL: BLOOD OF THE TARANTULA)!
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 2 — THE BURDEN OF DREAMS TPB
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by STEVE EPTING & BUTCH GUICE
Cover by STEVE EPTING
“Beloved comic book hero Captain America is back in action, armed and ready to fight for freedom in the 21st century.” — abcnews.com
Agent 13. Bucky Barnes. The Falcon. Black Widow. Iron Man. Steve Rogers was often the glue that bound these heroes together in common cause. Now, in the aftermath of his death, they come together again in a desperate attempt to keep his dream alive. But the collapse of Steve Roger’s dream was just the first step in the wicked machinations of the Red Skull, who is determined to see the death of America follow soon after the death of the Captain. As the Skull's master plan kicks into motion, and chaos begins to take hold of the United States, only one man stands in its way — but is he up to the task? Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #31-36.
ULTIMATE POWER TPB
Written by Brian Michael Bendis,
Jeph Loeb & J. Michael
Straczynski
Penciled by Greg Land
Cover by Greg Land
“A treat of strong writing and excellent artwork.” – ComicBookRevolution.com
In a desperate attempt to help his friend, Reed Richards, the leader of the science adventurers known as the Fantastic Four, has accidentally punched a hole into an adjacent universe. Now something has come through the gateway from a realm known as the Supremeverse: the team of astonishingly powerful superhumans called the Squadron Supreme! Their mission: to arrest young Reed for high crimes against their world! What happens when the Squadron collides with the heroes — and villains — of the Ultimate Universe? All-out action, drama and spectacular eye-candy! Collecting Ultimate Power #1-9.
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SECRET SIX #1
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Cliff Chiang
Because you demanded it! The Secret Six are back in an all-new ongoing series that promises to deliver some of the darkest, most twisted action-adventure the DC Universe has seen since...well, the last time the Secret Six got together!Writer extraordinaire Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY) is reunited with BIRDS penciller Nicola Scott to chronicle the adventures of the Six, and you will not believe what they have in store. Join Catman, Scandal, Deadshot, Ragdoll, and ?? as they prepare for an adventure that will take them through a gauntlet across the seediest parts of the DC Universe, and will ultimately pit them against a foe more monstrous and murderous than any they've had to face! Don't miss the beginning of the most ferocious and scandalous Six story yet!
On sale September 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JOKER HC
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Lee Bermejo & Mick Gray
Cover by Lee Bermejo
In the all-new, hardcover original graphic novel JOKER, writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artist Lee Bermejo (HELLBLAZER covers) – the creative team behind the acclaimed miniseries LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL – show an even darker and more disturbing side to the most dangerous man in Gotham: The Joker.
After yet another stint in Arkham Asylum, The Joker finds “his city” divided among mobsters and costumed villains. Not content to settle for a piece of the pie, The Joker vows to take back the whole damn enchilada by any means necessary. Look for appearances by a slew of Gotham’s most wanted, including gritty takes on Two-Face, Riddler, Killer Croc, Penguin, Harley Quinn and even Batman!
Not since THE KILLING JOKE have you seen such a powerful tale of The Joker – you won’t want to miss this one!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 22 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US
CAMELOT 3000 DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by Mike W. Barr
Art by Brian Bolland, Terry Austin,
Bruce Patterson & Dick Giordano
Cover by Brian Bolland
The classic tale that exploded into comics shops in the early 1980s is collected for the first time in hardcover!
Featuring a new cover by acclaimed artist Brian Bolland, this deluxe, oversized volume collects the twelve-issue series in its entirety, along with bonus materials including never-before-seen preliminary artwork by Bolland and developmental material from writer
Mike W. Barr!
Advance-solicited; on sale November 26 • 7.0625 x 10.75, 320 pg, FC, $34.99 US
WATCHMEN HC
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Dave Gibbons
With a major motion picture in production for release spring 2009 from Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures and director Zack Snyder (300), this is DC Comics’ first-ever hardcover edition of the Hugo Award-winning epic from writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons, offered at DC’s standard trim size. One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has only grown in stature since its original publication. This volume features a new cover by Gibbons and contains the high-quality, recolored pages found in WATCHMEN: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION, which were restored by WildStorm FX and original series colorist John Higgins. Also included are selected bonus sketch materials.
Advance-solicited; on sale November 12 • 436 pg, FC, $39.99 US
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: BLACK DOSSIER TP
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Kevin O’Neill
In the 1950s, England is not what it was, and with the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen disavowed, Mina Murray and Allan Quatermain seek answers that can be found only in the Black Dossier, a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters. Now available in trade paperback, this amazing graphic novel includes a 3-D section complete with custom 3-D glasses and much more!
Retailers please note: This title is published only in the United States.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 22 • 200 pages, FC/B&W, $19.99 US • Mature Readers
HEROES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Joe Kelly, Steven T. Seagle, Duncan Rouleau, Christopher Zatta,
Mark Sable, Mark Warshaw,
Christine Boylan, Chuck Kim,
Harrison Wilcox, Pierluigi Cothran,
Jim Martin, Timm Keppler,
DJ Doyle and others
Art by Staz Johnson, Michael Gaydos, Tom Grummett, Ryan Odagawa,
Jason Badower, Travis Kotzebue,
Marcus To and 0thers
Cover by Gene Ha
The sequel to last year’s top-selling HEROES hardcover is here! This stunning new volume collects the incredibly engaging online comics based on the smash-hit, Emmy Award-nominated NBC TV series Heroes! Collecting every online chapter from Season Two, this volume features the work of top TV and comics writers. Included are the stories “TheTen Brides of Takezo Kensei,” “The End of Hana and Drucker,” “The Golden Goose” and many more!
Advance-solicited; on sale November 19 • 272 pg, FC, $29.99 US
EX MACHINA VOL. 7: EX CATHEDRA TP
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark
Cover by Harris
In this new volume collecting issues #30-35 of the acclaimed series, Mayor Mitchell Hundred is summoned to Rome for an audience with the Pope. But as Hundred makes his travel plans, he is unaware of the assassin who has him in his sights.
On sale October 8 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US • Mature Readers
GREATEST HITS #1
Written by David Tischman
Art and Cover by Glenn Fabry
Variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Meet the Mates! They’re the greatest super team of all time, straight out of England and into our hearts: Crusader, The Solicitor, Vizier and Zipper.
But who are the heroes behind the mania? How did they meet? And what’s next for The Mates? You’ll find out in this fab 6-issue miniseries written by David Tischman (BITE CLUB) with art by Glenn Fabry (NEVERWHERE, PREACHER and HELLBLAZER covers) that pulls back the curtain to reveal the men behind the masks.
GREATEST HITS looks at The Mates, from their humble 1960s beginnings, through the drug-fueled 1970s, and into the techno ’80s, the grungy ’90s, and to the present day. This is The Mates from the height of their glory to the depths of excess, as filmed by a struggling Hollywood director – one with his own dark ties to the team.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Glenn Fabry), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale September17 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 4 HC
Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Marc Hempel, D’Israeli, Glyn Dillon, Charles Vess, Dean Ormston, Teddy Kristiansen, Richard Case, Michael Zulli, Jon J Muth and Kevin Nowlan
Cover by Dave McKean
This final volume includes behind-the-scenes extras plus issues #57-75 and a story from VERTIGO JAM #1. Don’t miss the end of what Playboy called “a modern myth, as well as a précis on why the stories we tell matter so much.”
Advance-solicited; on sale November 5 • 608 pg, FC, $99.00 US • MATURE READERS
NORTHLANDERS #10
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Dean Ormston
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
“Lindisfarne,” part 2 of 2. Believing he single-handedly wished the Viking scourge into existence, young Edwin watches with fascinated horror as his hometown of Lindisfarne, England is pillaged and burned.With everything he's known and loved now destroyed, will he join with these seafaring raiders or be killed himself?
On sale September 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
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BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER VOLUME 3: WOLVES AT THE GATE
Joss Whedon (W), Drew Goddard (W),Georges Jeanty (A), Andy Owens (A), Jo Chen (Cover), and Michelle Madsen (C)
On sale Nov 5
FC, 136 pages $15.95
TPB, 7" x 10"
Vampires that, at will, can transform into wolves, panthers, insects, or fog invade the Slayer base of operations in northern Scotland, and not only walk away unscathed, but in possession of Buffy’s scythe, the symbol of Slayer power worldwide. Buffy and the Slayer legion travel to Tokyo in order to learn more about their dangerous new foes, as Xander journeys to Transylvania to solicit the only person they’ve ever known to possess such power: Dracula.
The celebrated Buffy Season Eight continues with Drew Goddard (Cloverfield, Lost) writing Wolves at the Gate, with Joss Whedon continuing his role as executive producer, and Georges Jeanty as series artist. Includes the stand-alone issue written by Buffy creator Joss Whedon, “A Beautiful Sunset.”
BACK TO BROOKLYN #1 (OF 5)
story GARTH ENNIS & JIMMY PALMIOTTI
art & cover MIHAILIO VUKELIC & JIMMY PALMIOTTI
variant cover PHIL NOTO
Bob Saetta made the biggest mistake of his life by pissing off his brother, one of the biggest and most brutal crime bosses in New York City. This is the story of two brothers at war, wrapped in a special package of extreme language and hardcore violence. Join award winning writer GARTH ENNIS (PREACHER, THE PUNISHER), JIMMY PALMIOTTI(JONAH HEX, PAINKILLER JANE) and artist MIHAILO VUKELIC on a five-issue adrenaline ride that rips the roof off Brooklyn’s criminal underworld!
SEPTEMBER 24 • 32 PAGES • FC • $2.99
KICK DRUM COMIX #1 (OF 2)
story JIM MAHFOOD
art & cover JIM MAHFOOD
Kick Drum Comix is an over the top full color two-issue miniseries from fan-favorite JIM MAHFOOD (GRRL SCOUTS, CLERKS)! All-new material here, including the exciting stories "Coltrane's Reed" and "Death of the Popmaster." Great stories, beautiful artwork, all in a full color package! Highly recommended.
SEPTEMBER 10 • 48 PAGES • FC • $5.99
MIXTAPE, VOL. 2 HC
art & cover JIM MAHFOOD
This is the second volume in the all-new JIM MAHFOOD art book series! This volume is all about the experimental weird stuff: never before seen sketchbook material, drawing/photo collaborations, and the live art and painted stuff. A must-have for art lovers and MAHFOOD fans alike!
SEPTEMBER 3 • 48 PAGES • FC • $24.99 • LTD S&N ED $49.99
RED ROCKET SEVEN TP
story MICHAEL ALLRED
art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED
This is the story of RED ROCKET SEVEN: The entire history of rock n roll as seen through the eyes of the seventh clone of a man from a distant world. RR7 rubs shoulders with every legend from the birth of rock in the '50s, through the British invasion of the '60s, through the advent of Heavy Metal and Glam rock in the '70s, the New Wave of the '80s, the Grunge Rock and Indie/Alt. scene in the '90s, and into the new millennium! This special edition is busting out with special features, plus rare and new art.
Alternate Press Magazine called it, "The stuff of ultimate juvenile fantasy." and "If this weren't a comic, it'd be one of the greatest stories in modern rock history."
Raygun Magazine said,” A magnum opus to popular music, with ALLRED presenting sly, yet loving explanations of some of rock's greatest mysteries."
SEPTEMBER 24 • 208 PAGES • FC • $16.99 • LTD ED HC $49.99
PRINCE VALIANT VOLUME 1 TP
by Gary Gianni & Mark Schultz
Originally created by Hal Foster and now sketched by award-winning creators Gary Gianni and Mark Schultz, Prince Valiant is an epic comic adventure that has maintained a continuous story line since its debut in 1937. Noted for its realistic panoramas and its intelligent, humorous narrative, Prince Valiant depicts events taken from various time periods spanning from the late Roman Empire to the High Middle Ages. This collection follows Prince Valiant and his son Nathan as they prepare for battle following King Arthur's abdication. The knightly father and son encounter danger and adventure as they right wrongs throughout each step of their journey. Meanwhile, Aleta, Valiant's true love, holds court back at Camelot while facing challenges of her own. Prince Valiant appears weekly in more than 300 newspapers nationwide. Strips dating from November 21, 2004, to May 11, 2008 are included within this collection. (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States--No U.S. Territories.
SC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
BLACK SUMMER TP
by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp
The eight issue series that was the biggest event of 2007 has now been collected in this deluxe trade paperback with a brand new cover! Warren Ellis' eight-issue opus of masked hero revolution, Black Summer, perfectly complimented by the stunning and explosive art of the genius Juan Jose Ryp, is nothing less than a sequential masterpiece. The world goes black in this epic story of super-powered heroes and villains. The story begins when the political situation in the United States becomes more than Horus can stand, and he moves to take matters into his own hands. Unfortunately, not all of his other team-mates are quite so eager to throw the world into chaos, and an epic conflict forms.With Horus and the rest of the surviving Guns facing off against the military and each other, no one is safe as the bodies start to fall. Whether you collected each of the eight issues as they hit the stands, or you somehow missed this incredible event, the Black Summer trade is a must-have for your shelf! Also available as a Hardcover edition with an all-new cover by series artist Juan Jose Ryp that is limited to just 2,000 copies!
MATURE THEMES
SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $32.99
NO HERO #1
by Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp
Warren Ellis and Juan Jose Ryp, the team behind the fan-favorite Black Summer, are revolutionizing masked heroes yet again in the hottest new series of the summer! Dead heroes in the dirt. A killer capable of almost supernatural tortures. Five generations of the world's only superhuman group. A forty-year legacy of standing for the rights of freedom and safety. A young man obsessed with the need for street justice. How much do you want to be a superhuman?How badly does he want it? Bad enough to bring on the last days of an American legend? If he even gets to survive that long? Forty years ago, a group of superhumans emerged in San Francisco, guided by the man whose unique new drugs gave them their incredible powers. But the team is not the only thing that's advanced over the years, and there are no easy victories when their luck finally begins to run out! This #1 issue blasts the story wide open and is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Ryp as well as a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Ryp. This launch issue also has a uber-collectable special edition that you don't want to miss. The Leather Sketch edition features and all-new leather-composite cover by Ryp and for the first time ever, an original head sketch by Ryp is also included! This is the first time any original Ryp art has been offered for sale and will certainly be a instant sell-out. Limited to just 500 copies, allocations are likely.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 7) SRP: $3.99
LEATHER & SKETCH—32pgs, FC SRP: $69.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
BART SIMPSON'S TREEHOUSE OF HORROR #14
by Hernandez, Niles & Fabry
Bart Simpson spins some thrillifying chiller-diller horror stories with a little help from some of comicdom’s most innovative storytellers! First up, modern masters of horror comics Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and Glenn Fabry (Preacher) concoct a dread-filled tale of woe, when a freak solar eclipse leads to an onslaught of vampire attacks, and the people of Springfield learn that there is nothing to fear but Nosferatu himself! Then independent comic creator and magical realist Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets) re-invents one of his favorite cult films, Frankenstein Conquers the World, featuring Homer Simpson as a gluttonously destructive force of nature — so what else is new?
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99
PRINCE OF PERSIA GN
by Jordan Mechner, A.B. Sina, LeUyen Pham & Alex Puvilland
In this graphic novel adventure based on Jordan Mechner’s classic, multi-million-copy-selling Prince of Persia video games, two princes in different centuries of historic Persia are drawn together by their joint destinies. When everything they believe in begins to fade and decay, they find that only they can stand against the twilight of their eras! The Prince of Persia video games have sold ten million copies worldwide, and Jerry Bruckheimer (producer of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy) is producing an adaptation of the series for Disney, to be released in June 2009. Discover the excitement of Prince of Persia with this graphic novel!
SC, 6x9, 208pgs, FC SRP: $16.95
THE FREAK BROTHERS OMNIBUS TP
by Gilbert Shelton
Presenting the definitive collection of the classic underground comic strip that has been published in 15 languages, inspired countless items of merchandise, and racked up worldwide sales of over 40 million copies! The Freak Brothers are timeless clowns, and it’s Shelton’s mastery of satire and slapstick, silly punchlines, and the traditional simple forms of humor at the heart of these tripped-out cartoons which have kept them fresh and mirthful for 40 years. Soon to be an animated feature film! (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 224pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
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