• Jean Craighead George (July 2, 1919 – May 15, 2012) – an American writer who authored over one hundred books for young adults.
• Eddy Paape (1920 – 2012) – French-language comics artist. Thanks to Tom, Comics Reporter.
• Ernesto “Ernie” Chan (July 27, 1940 – May 16, 2012) – sometimes credited as Ernie Chua, was a Filipino-born American comic book artist, known for work published by DC and Marvel Comics, including many issues of series featuring Conan the Barbarian.

Announcements / PR

• Dark Horse Archives offers more pre-Code collections in 2012 – Adventures into the Unknown Archives Volume 1 is on sale May 30, 2012; Silver Streak Archives Featuring the Original Daredevil Volume 1 is on sale June 27, 2012; Crime Does Not Pay Archives Volume 2 is on sale July 11, 2012; Forbidden Worlds Archives Volume 1 is on sale December 12, 2012.
• Dark Horse Plans Two Hardcover Editions of Carla Speed McNeil’s ‘Finder: Talisman’
• Hermes Press is releasing Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer newspaper dailies that ran from 1953-54 -I see a lot more classic hard-boiled crime coming out now and I’m cool with that.

Awards

• Four Iranian cartoonists win Cartooning for Peace award
• Watch Matt Bors Herblock acceptance speech (video) - Good for Matt, I like his blog. Speaking of which…
• Stephanie McMillan has been awarded the prestigious RFK Journalism Award for editorial cartooning

Interviews

• Thoughts on Roy Lichtenstein - Why the art world continues to pay homage to this guy is beyond me. Where’s the Jack Kirby art galleries?

Law

• Joe Simon, The F.B.I. and the Strange Case of the Missing Artwork - Amazing. I had no idea about this.
• Iranian cartoonist spared 25 lashes after MP withdraws complaint - A follow up to last weeks news report.

News

• The Hottest Graphic Novels of 2012 at Book Expo of America
• DC Trade Solicitations for August 2012 – Dark Knight: Alan Davis, Green Arrow, Knightsend and more – As always great opinions from the CEBlog.
• Sneak peek at original watercolor art for Matt Davies first picture book
• DC New 52 Collections Catchup… Green Lantern
• Tripwire 20th Anniversary Edition

Reviews

• Joe The Barbarian (DC Comics)
• Art In Time – Unknown Comic Book Adventures, 1940-1980 (Abrams)
• Batman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls HC (DC Comics)
• Showcase Presents Batman Volume 5 (DC Comics)
• Green Lantern: Sinestro Vol. 1 HC (DC Comics)
• Brody’s Ghost Vol. 3 (Dark Horse)
• Avengers/X-Men: Maximum Security TP (Marvel Comics)

…and at the end of the shelf:

• The Eagleman Stag: A BAFTA Winning Stop-Motion Short Film by Mikey Please

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‘BREED, VOL. 3 TP
story / art / cover JIM STARLIN
AUGUST 1
168 PAGES / FC / T+
$17.99
The spectacular conclusion to the ‘Breed saga. Readers will finally learn who the mysterious woman is that Ray Stoner has been seeing in the mystic waters all these years. The demonic Fathers finally make their big push to devour everything and a group of the most unexpected guest stars make an appearance. This one’s got it all!

THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN, VOL. 2: DISINTERRED TP
story DAVID HINE
art / cover SHAKY KANE
AUGUST 29
200 PAGES / FC / M
$17.99
Collecting the second season of the mind-blowing cult favorite. Featuring the origin of The Shield of Justice, Tales from the Haunted Jazz Club, The Hateful Dead bubblegum cards, the loathsome Kiss The Clown, Coffin Fly versus The Red Menace and the legendary cut-up issue – “84.” What more could you ask for?
Okay… We added some “Behind the Scenes” extras, too. Happy now?
Collects THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN: DISINTERRED #1-6

COMIC BOOK LETTERING THE COMICRAFT WAY (one-shot)
RICHARD STARKINGS & JG ROSHELL
with JEPH LOEB & KURT BUSIEK
art IAN CHURCHILL & STUART IMMONEN
cover BRIAN BOLLAND
AUGUST 1
64 PAGES / FC / T
$9.95
Because You Demanded It, Image is re-offering 64 pages of lettering tips and tricks from Active Images and the world-famous Comicraft studio – in One Handy Volume! This full color step-by-step guide is filled to the brim with the wisdom – and wit! – of Comicraft founders RICHARD STARKINGS and JOHN ‘JG’ ROSHELL. From font design to balloon placement, sound effects, signage, title page and publication design, the creators of The World’s Greatest Comic Book Fonts cover every conceivable aspect of comic book lettering. Lavishly illustrated by examples drawn from Comicraft’s twenty years as America’s premier comic book lettering studio, this manual is an essential tool for comic book creators everywhere.

THE DARKNESS REBIRTH VOLUME 1 TP
story DAVID HINE
art & cover JEREMY HAUN & JOHN RAUCH
AUGUST 15
144 PAGES / FC / M
STANDARD
$9.99
A BOLD NEW ERA OF THE DARKNESS!
“THE CRACK IN EVERYTHING”
Hot on the heels of THE DARKNESS II video game release, this introductory-priced volume welcomes the new creative team of DAVID HINE (THE DARKNESS: FOUR HORSEMEN, THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN, Detective Comics) and JEREMY HAUN (ARTIFACTS, Detective Comics)! On the surface, Jackie Estacado has everything he ever wanted – control of the Darkness, a successful career, and happy family life. Only his desire to make his life truly perfect will be his undoing. What will Jackie do when everything begins to slip away?
Featuring a complete cover gallery alongside a host of bonus content and extras, this entry-level priced collection is a must for anyone curious about Top Cow’s REBIRTH!
Collects THE DARKNESS #101-105

GLORY, VOL. 1: THE ONCE AND FUTURE DESTROYER TP
story JOE KEATINGE
art / cover  ROSS CAMPBELL
AUGUST 22
144 PAGES / FC / T+ TEEN PLUS
$9.99
After being missing for almost a decade, GLORY’s whereabouts are uncovered by a lone reporter, but the globe-spanning conspiracy keeping her hidden from humanity could make her return more dangerous than anyone ever anticipated! This first collection of a brand-new saga written by Eisner & Harvey award-winner JOE KEATINGE (HELL YEAH) and illustrated by  acclaimed artist ROSS CAMPBELL (Wet Moon, Shadoweyes) reintroduces GLORY to a new century by revealing secrets from her past, journeying to the far-flung future and beginning a war unlike any we’ve seen before.
Collects GLORY #23-28

GUARDING THE GLOBE, VOL. 1 TP (RES)
story ROBERT KIRKMAN & BENITO CERENO
art RANSOM GETTY & KRIS ANKA
cover TODD NAUCK & JOHN RAUCH
AUGUST 29
144 PAGES/ FC/ T+
$16.99
JUST IN TIME FOR THE GUARDING THE GLOBE ONGOING SERIES LAUNCHING NEXT MONTH!
With Invincible out in space fighting The Viltrumite War, Brit has to recruit a new international Guardians of the Globe roster, to protect Earth in its absence. Things come together just in time to battle a new organization of villains called The Order. This volume collects the first six-issue hit mini-series. Don’t miss out a second time!
Collects GUARDING THE GLOBE #1-6

HACK/SLASH, VOL. 1: FIRST CUT TP (NEW PRINTING)
story TIM SEELEY
art STEFANO CASELLI & FEDERICA MANFREDI
AUGUST 1
160 PAGES / FC / T+
$12.99
FIRST IMAGE PRINTING!
In almost every slasher movie, there’s one girl who makes it all the way to the end. She’s the survivor… the last girl. Meet Cassie Hack, the lone survivor of an attack by a vicious slasher called The Lunch Lady. Now, Cassie – along with her monstrous partner, Vlad – travels the country, hunting down other slashes before they can leave a trail of blood and terror. This collection includes the critically acclaimed one-shots “Euthanized,” “Girls Gone Dead,” and “Comic Book Carnage.” It also includes never-before-seen production art, sketches, and pin ups, as well as a new short story, “Slashing through the Snow.” Also included is an introduction by award winning author, Craig Thompson (Blankets).

HACK/SLASH, VOL. 2: DEATH BY SEQUEL TP (NEW PRINTING)
story TIM SEELEY
art by DAVE CROSLAND & VARIOUS
AUGUST 1
160 PAGES / FC / T+
$14.99
Everyone’s favorite slasher-slasher is back in a slue of bloody adventures! Follow Cassie Hack and her hefty partner Vlad as they go everywhere from killer chipmunk hunting to Japan to Cassie’s worst nightmare, literally! The second volume from creator Tim Seeley  takes you even deeper into what it means to hunt psychotic killers for a living, and look good while you do it!

HELL YEAH, VOL. 1: LAST DAY ON EARTHS TP
story JOE KEATINGE
art / cover  ANDRE SZYMANOWICZ
AUGUST 8
128 PAGES / FC / T+
$9.99
THE LAST GENERATION OF HEROES IS HERE!
Today is the worst day of Benjamin Day’s life. He’s the poster child for the first generation raised in a world where superheroes exist, but he wants nothing to do with super-anything. When versions of himself from throughout the multiverse show up dead, this one-man crisis of infinite selves tears open twenty-year old secrets. Ben’s now forced into the super-society he’s long denied. Eisner award-winner and writer JOE KEATINGE and illustrator ANDRE SZYMANOWICZ team to bring the comic described by Third Eye Comics’ Steve Anderson as “Watchmen for the Kick-Ass Generation.” Features an introduction by the acclaimed creator of MADMAN and iZOMBIE, MICHAEL ALLRED.
“With HELL YEAH and GLORY, JOE KEATINGE has established himself as the latest new writer I want to undermine and destroy. It’s just top class stuff.” – MARK MILLAR (Kick-Ass, Civil War, WANTED, The Ultimates)
Collects HELL YEAH #1-5

THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS, VOL. 1: SCIENCE. BAD. TP 
story JONATHAN HICKMAN
art NICK PITARRA & JORDIE BELLAIRE
AUG 22
144 PAGES / FC / T+
$14.99
“SCIENCE. BAD.”
What if the research and development department created to produce the first atomic bomb was a front for a series of other, more unusual, programs?
Collecting the coolest new series of the year into one super science package.
Collects THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #1-5

THE MILKMAN MURDERS HC
writer JOE CASEY
artist / cover STEVE PARKHOUSE
AUGUST 22
100 PAGES / FC / M
$14.99
The infamous 2005 mini-series returns in an all-new deluxe hardcover edition! The horror of suburban life explodes in an orgy of mythic violence — and mild-mannered housewife, Barbara Vale, finds herself at its dark epicenter! And when you meet her family, you’ll understand why. This slice of Americana is brought to you by the twisted minds of JOE CASEY and the legendary STEVE PARKHOUSE. If you missed it the first time around, this is your chance to finally join the Tupperware party!
“A truly disturbing and original piece of horror… not for the faint of heart or those looking for spoon-fed niceties, The Milkman Murders is comics as you’ve rarely seen them before.” – ED BRUBAKER

NO PLACE LIKE HOME, VOL. 1 TP
story ANGELO TIROTTO
art / cover RICHARD JORDAN
AUGUST 15
136 PAGES / FC / M
$9.99
“HOME AGAIN”
Dee’s life is in turmoil when her parents are killed in a freak tornado. Returning to Kansas for the funeral after five years in LA, Dee discovers Emeraldsville is the same unexciting place it was when she left – until the bizarre unexplained murders begin. With an unknown killer closing in, the events of one night in 1959 begin to unravel as a portal to a world of horror opens, a portal paved with yellow bricks…
Collects NO PLACE LIKE HOME #1-5

PETER PANZERFAUST, VOL. 1: THE GREAT ESCAPE TP
story KURTIS J. WIEBE
art / cover TYLER JENKINS
AUGUST 8
128 PAGES / FC / T
$14.99
The first volume of PETER PANZERFAUST, the critically acclaimed re-imagining of the Peter Pan story set in the backdrop of World War II France. Peter leads a band of orphans in their desperate attempt to escape the city of Calais as the Nazi army presses its advance deeper into the country. With impossible odds against them, the Lost Boys survive a series of dangerous adventures on their road to Paris, and to freedom.
“Might be the most interesting take on Peter Pan since the character’s creation.” – BRIAN K. VAUGHAN

PROPHET, VOL. 1: REMISSION TP
story BRANDON GRAHAM
art SIMON ROY, FAREL DALRYMPLE, GIANNIS MILOGIANNIS & BRANDON GRAHAM
cover SIMON ROY
AUGUST 1
136 PAGES / FC / T+
$9.99
On distant future Earth, changed by time and alien influence, John Prophet awakes from cryosleep. His mission: to climb the the towers of Thauili Van and restart the Earth empire. News of the Empire’s return brings old foes and allies out of the recesses of the vast cosmos.
Collects PROPHET #21-26

SPAWN: ORIGINS BOOK 7 HC
story TODD McFARLANE & BRIAN HOLGUIN
art GREG CAPULLO & DANNY MIKI
wrap-around cover CLAYTON CRAIN
AUGUST 15
320 PAGES / FC / T+
$29.99
Bums are dying and Spawn wants to know why … and to make matters worse, the ghost of child-killer Billy Kincaid is haunting the city and preying on the innocent. Plus, Cogliostro finally reveals his secret past to Spawn! This collection has it all!
Extra features include color and B&W cover galleries and in-progress art.
Collects SPAWN #76-87

John Mayo

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1. Walking Dead Vol. 1 Days Gone Bye $9.99 Image 12,323
2. Walking Dead Vol. 2 Miles Behind Us $14.99 Image 8,955
3. Walking Dead Vol. 3 Safety Behind Bars $14.99 Image 7,027
4. Flex Mentallo Man of Muscle Mystery Dlx HC $22.99 DC 5,845
5. Chew Vol. 5 Major League Chew $12.99 Image 5,577
6. Cinderella Fables Are Forever $14.99 DC 4,639
7. Walking Dead Vol. 5 Best Defense $14.99 Image 4,580
8. Walking Dead Vol. 15 We Find Ourselves $14.99 Image 4,469
9. Walking Dead Vol. 4 Hearts Desire $14.99 Image 4,115
10. Walking Dead Vol. 6 Sorrowful Life $14.99 Image 4,066
11. Walking Dead Vol. 9 Here We Remain $14.99 Image 3,774
12. Walking Dead Vol. 7 The Calm Before $14.99 Image 3,667
13. Batman Incorporated Deluxe HC Vol. 1 $29.99 DC 3,594
14. Walking Dead Vol. 10 What We Become $14.99 Image 3,470
15. Walking Dead Vol. 8 Made To Suffer $14.99 Image 3,303
16. Walking Dead Vol. 14 No Way Out $14.99 Image 3,190
17. Walking Dead Vol. 11 Fear The Hunters $14.99 Image 3,047
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19. Daredevil Season One Prem HC $24.99 Marvel 2,887
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MILLAR & MCNIVEN’S NEMESIS TPB
MARK MILLAR (w) • STEVE MCNIVEN (a/C)
ON SALE SEPTEMBER 2012
The writer and artist behind Civil War and Old Man Logan return with a tale of one man with a plan for vengeance! Who is Nemesis? He is a son of privilege, an inheritor of billions from his deceased parents. He owns a fleet of the finest cars, a hangar full of planes and has countless technological gadgets at his command. Donning a mask and long flowing cape, he’s a man in white fighting relentlessly for a cause he believes in. But if you’re thinking this is a story you’ve already heard before, think again. Nemesis tracks the violent fantasies come to life of the villain to top all villains in an in-your-face, unapologetic tour-de-force of action, ultraviolence and over-the-top humor Millar (Kick-Ass, Wanted) and McNiven (Civil War) style! Collecting MILLAR & MCNIVEN’S NEMESIS #1-4.
112 PGS./Mature …$14.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-4866-1

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN: DEATH OF SPIDER-MAN OMNIBUS HC
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, MARK MILLAR, JONATHAN HICKMAN & NICK SPENCER
Penciled by SARA PICHELLI, DAVID LAFUENTE, JOELLE JONES, JAMIE MCKELVIE, SKOTTIE YOUNG, LAN MEDINA, ELENA CASAGRANDE, CHRIS SAMNEE, MARK BAGLEY, LEINIL FRANCIS YU, STEPHEN SEGOVIA, GABRIEL HARDMAN, BRYAN HITCH, LEE GARBETT, STEVEN KURTH, ERIC NGUYEN, CARLO PAGULAYAN, SALVADOR LARROCA, CLAYTON CRAIN, LUKE ROSS, BILLY TAN & MITCH BREITWEISER
Cover by JOE QUESADA
For more than ten years, Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis has spun the tale of young Peter Parker. Under his pen, the neophyte Spider-Man blossomed from an awkward and gangly schoolboy into a tried-and-true hero, an inspiration to a world of ultimate wonder. But all stories must come to an end. And as shadows gather, villains plot and heroes clash, Peter’s final story will unfold. It’s the death of Spider-Man — and the ending will shock you. Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN (2009) #15 and #150-160, ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS VS. NEW ULTIMATES #1-6, and ULTIMATE COMICS FALLOUT #1-6.
600 PGS./Rated T+ …$75.00
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6464-7
Trim size: oversized

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 14 HC
Written by GERRY CONWAY with STEVE ENGLEHART
Penciled by RICH BUCKLER with ROSS ANDRU, JOHN BUSCEMA & SAL BUSCEMA
Cover by GIL KANE
FANTASTIC FOUR stands tall as one of the most famous super-hero series of all time — and it certainly didn’t get there by resting on its laurels. How better can that be proven than by another MARVEL MASTERWORKS collection? First, Dr. Doom pushes the FF to the limit! Then, Human Torch and Medusa adventure in the Himalayas! Reed and Sue’s relationship is strained when Sue joins Namor in an invasion of New York — and just to keep things tense, the Frightful Four pile on, too! Then, Ultron crashes Crystal and Quicksilver’s wedding! Finally, it’s a Thing vs. Hulk battle royale and a tense time-traveling tale — masterworks, one and all! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #142-150, GIANT-SIZE SUPER-STARS #1, GIANT-SIZE FANTASTIC FOUR #2 and AVENGERS (1963) #127.
272 PGS./All Ages …$69.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5963-6
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 14 HC — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 188 (DM ONLY)
272 PGS./All Ages …$69.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5964-3

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1 TPB
Written by JOE SIMON & JACK KIRBY
Penciled by JOE SIMON & JACK KIRBY
Covers by JACK KIRBY & RICHARD ISANOVE
Steve Rogers might have been the prototypical 98-pound weakling, but that wasn’t going to stop him from serving his country. Transformed by the Super Solider Serum into America’s No. 1 fighting man, he became a symbol of patriotism, hope and perseverance on the eve of the nation’s entrance into World War II. Never before and never since has comics seen a hero as timely as Captain America! Now, at long last, you can experience the original Golden Age adventures of the Sentinel of Liberty from his 1941 inaugural appearance. You’ll meet Bucky Barnes and the Red Skull, behold Simon and Kirby’s trend-setting brand of storytelling, and even read Stan Lee’s first comic-book tale! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS (1941) #1-4.
288 PGS./All Ages …$29.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5793-9
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1 TPB — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 43 (DM ONLY)
288 PGS./All Ages …$29.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5794-6

HULK: ABOMINABLE PREMIERE HC
Written by BRUCE JONES
Penciled by MIKE DEODATO JR. & LEANDRO FERNANDEZ
Cover by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ
Bear witness as two of the Marvel Universe’s most deadly villains make life even more unbearable for the Incredible Hulk! First, watch as the Abomination — the only gamma-spawned creature able to match the Hulk’s strength — strikes a bargain with a secret organization by promising to bring in the Hulk once and for all! Then, see what happens when Crusher Creel — a.k.a. the Absorbing Man — uses his awesome powers in a most unexpected way: by absorbing the mind of the Bruce Banner’s alter ego, the Hulk! When the gamma-green dust settles, will either of these two heinous heavyweights have proven to be more than a match for old Jade Jaws? Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) #50-59.
272 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6255-1
Trim size: standard
HULK: ABOMINABLE PREMIERE HC — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 106 (DM ONLY)
272 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6256-8

ASTONISHING X-MEN: NORTHSTAR HC WEAVER COVER
Written by MARJORIE LIU & TIM FISH
Covers by DUSTIN WEAVER & MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
The X-Men return to New York City, but it’s not a social call — the Marauders are back! Something from Northstar’s past has resurfaced and is looking for revenge — and when his boyfriend Kyle goes missing, will Northstar choose him or the team? Plus: Karma is losing control of her mind and taking control of the other X-Men — but all that pales in comparison to how this story ends! Collecting ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) #48-51 and material from NATION X #2.
112 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6179-0
Trim size: oversized
ASTONISHING X-MEN: NORTHSTAR HC DJURDJEVIC COVER (DM ONLY)
112 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6642-9
Trim size: oversized

DR. STRANGE: SEASON ONE PREMIERE HC
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by EMMA RIOS
Cover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO
A window-crashing, high-flying, globe-traveling, ghost-battling adventure from the earliest days of Doctor Strange’s training in the mystic arts! Part Indiana Jones, part Lord of the Rings, thrill to this new tale of how a selfish, arrogant surgeon collided with a hot-headed martial artist to become the greatest team the mystic arts have ever seen! If only they can stop hitting each other and figure out how all this magic stuff works anyway. Also featuring DEFENDERS (2012) #1, by Matt Fraction and Terry Dodson.
136 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6387-9
Trim size: standard

WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN BY JASON AARON VOL. 2 PREMIERE HC
Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by NICK BRADSHAW & CHRIS BACHALO
Cover by NICK BRADSHAW
When Kitty Pryde appears to have become pregnant overnight, Beast, Iceman and Rachel Grey shrink down and enter Kitty’s bloodstream to discover the truth behind her…condition! Meanwhile, Wolverine and Kid Omega travel to an intergalactic casino to win enough money to keep the Jean Grey School going! And when a billion Brood invade the school, Kitty, Broo the Broodling and an army of Bamfs must face a new, unstoppable foe! And if all that weren’t enough, Sabretooth takes on Beast in the most vicious fight ever set to paper, and Angel undertakes a dangerous repair mission when Wolverine is stricken with a problem nobody ever thought he’d face. Collecting WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #5-8.
112 PGS./Rated T …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5681-9
Trim size: standard

DEADPOOL VOL. 10: EVIL DEADPOOL TPB
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by SALVADOR ESPIN & JOHN MCCREA
Cover by NICK BRADSHAW
Would the real Wade Wilson please stand up? Deadpool returns to America, but he’s not coming home alone! When a collection of Deadpool’s discarded body parts meld to form an evil clone, the Merc With a Mouth faces off against himself for the crown of most hated former mercenary turned super hero turned pirate turned intergalactic bounty hunter. But their explosive confrontation brings the NYPD, Interpol and even Captain America bearing down on Deadpool, and he’ll have to convince them all there’s an even crazier, less principled version of himself on the loose! Plus: Deadpool: The Musical! Collecting DEADPOOL (2008) #45-49 and #49.1.
136 PGS./Parental Advisory …$16.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6011-3

FEAR ITSELF TPB
Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION
Penciled by SCOT EATON & STUART IMMONEN
Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and the Avengers are Earth’s Mightiest Heroes — but even they know fear. And when a powerful and ancient evil overtakes our world, each hero must make a sacrifice to save the Earth. But as the Serpent’s mystical hammers transform friend and foe alike into unstoppable agents of destruction, as terror takes hold and the Serpent’s power grows, as Odin prepares to burn the Earth to cinders to save his people — it’s not these sacrifices the Avengers fear. It’s the knowledge that no matter what price they pay, this battle may be unwinnable. Heroes will fall, gods will die, and fear will rule the day — as the hammer falls! Collecting FEAR ITSELF: BOOK OF THE SKULL and FEAR ITSELF #1-7.
248 PGS./Rated T+ …$29.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5663-5

FEAR ITSELF: AVENGERS TPB
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO, JOHN ROMITA JR. & MIKE DEODATO JR.
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
FEAR ITSELF hammers the Avengers! The Red Skull’s daughter has unleashed an evil as old as Midgard itself: The Serpent has risen to reclaim Earth, recruiting seven of its most powerful superhumans as his advance guard, the Worthy. The result is all-out action in classic Avengers style! The Thing vs. Red Hulk! Spider-Woman vs. Hulk! Steve Rogers vs. Master Man! And Squirrel Girl vs. the Red Skull’s Nazi hordes?! Plus: What happens when Daredevil, the Man Without Fear, stands up to fear itself? Collecting AVENGERS (2010) #13-17 and NEW AVENGERS (2010) #14-16.
184 PGS./Rated T …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6349-7

FEAR ITSELF: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY TPB
Written by KIERON GILLEN
Penciled by DOUG BRAITHWAITE
Cover by STEPHANIE HANS
The shadow of FEAR ITSELF looms over Asgard, and only Loki holds the key to stopping the impending war between Odin’s army and the Serpent! With Thor imprisoned by the All-Father, and the rest of Asgard mistrustful of the young reincarnation of the god of mischief, Loki takes what help he can get from his new avian advisor Ikol, the undead Tyr, God of Battles, and a bloodthirsty Hel wolf, and journeys to the underworld. There he hopes to best the Serpent’s devious machinations and undermine the god of fear’s plan for world domination. But ever the trickster, when it comes to Loki, nothing is as it seems! Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #622-626.
136 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-4841-8

FEAR ITSELF: THUNDERBOLTS TPB
Written by JEFF PARKER, JOE CARAMAGNA, JEN VAN METER & FRANK TIERI
Penciled by KEV WALKER, DECLAN SHALVEY, VALENTINE DE LANDRO, ERIC CANETE& MATTHEW SOUTHWORTH
Cover by KEV WALKER
The Thunderbolts stare into the face of fear! A mystical hammer falls from the sky and lands on the Raft, possessing the mind and body of the unstoppable Juggernaut — who becomes a servant to the Asgardian god of fear! With the prison compromised, the remaining Thunderbolts must quell an insurrection by hundreds of freed super-criminals and the dissent spreading among their ranks, as some of the team members see the chaos of Fear Itself as an ideal moment to make their escape. And, after using the weapon of the gods to cut a swath through the supermax prison facility, Juggernaut heads toward his next target: Chicago! Collecting THUNDERBOLTS #158-162.
136 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5223-1

JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY: FEAR ITSELF FALLOUT TPB
Written by ROB RODI & KIERON GILLEN
Penciled by PASQUAL FERRY, RICHARD ELSON, WHILCE PORTACIO & DOUG BRAITHWAITE
Cover by STEPHANIE HANS
Only Loki can save us! Fear has taken hold of the planet, and Earth’s only hope is that Thor can fulfill an ancient prophecy and destroy the Serpent — at the cost of his own life. It’s a plan that’s doomed to fail — without help from Loki, who was once Asgard’s greatest villain and now, reborn as a child, may become its greatest protector. Loki and his team of damned souls and deadly foes are taking the fight to the seat of the Serpent’s power. But if the former Lord of Lies has any chance of saving the world, he’ll need to call on all the skills for mischief and deceit that made him so hated in his past life. Will Loki find redemption — or damn himself even further? Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #626.1 and #627-631.
112 PGS./Rated T …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5681-9
Trim size: standard

HULK SMASH AVENGERS TPB
Written by TOM DEFALCO, JOE CASEY, ROGER STERN, JIM MCCANN & FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by RON FRENZ, MAX FIUMARA, KARL MOLINE, AGUSTIN PADILLA & MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Cover by LEE WEEKS
A five-part punch-fest that explores how the relationship between the Gamma Goliath and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes has evolved through the decades! First, Hulk takes on his former teammates, the original 1960s Avengers! Then, he clashes with the Avengers of the 1970s and 1980s! As Mr. Fixit, the cunning Gray Hulk battles the 1990s West Coast Avengers. And finally, the Red Hulk faces off against the 2000s’ Mighty Avengers! Collecting HULK SMASH AVENGERS #1-5.
120 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6305-3

THE TWELVE VOL. 2 TPB
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & CHRIS WESTON
Penciled by CHRIS WESTON
Cover by PAOLO RIVERA
At last! The time-stranded heroes of World War II are back! Who’s behind the mysterious killings? The answer is electrifying — and one member of the Twelve will fall! It’s madness, mayhem and more madness as the WWII heroes face off against the killer that has targeted them for death! All your questions will be answered, but nothing can prepare you for what comes next! Collecting THE TWELVE #7-12 and THE TWELVE: SPEARHEAD.
184 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3374-2

THE STAND VOL. 4: HARDCASES TPB
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by TOMM COKER
Who are the Hardcases? Like the rest of the one percent who outlived the worldwide sweep of death known as Captain Trips, they are survivors. But as followers and acolytes of the Dark Man, Randall Flagg, they are enforcers of a nihilistic plan that will reshape the new world in his image. One of them, the Trashcan Man, satisfied his hunger for fire by burning Gary, Indiana, to the ground. And now that he’s heard the Dark Man’s calling, drawing him halfway across the country to Las Vegas, there’s no turning back. It’s time for the whole world to burn. Collecting THE STAND: HARDCASES #1-5.
136 PGS./Parental AdvisorySLC …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3524-1
Published by arrangement with The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc. This graphic novel is produced under license from The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group and Stephen King. TM & © 2010 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved.

ULTIMATE COMICS ULTIMATES BY JONATHAN HICKMAN VOL. 1 TPB
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by ESAD RIBIC & BRANDON PETERSON
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Nations fall, gods die, and Earth’s mightiest heroes face their ultimate challenge! Iron Man, Thor and Hawkeye form the core of the Ultimates — S.H.I.E.L.D.’s finest fighting force, all too often the only thing keeping the world from total disaster. But when the walls of the mysterious City open up and the hyper-evolved Children of Tomorrow spill out, the Ultimates suddenly find themselves powerless against an unbeatable enemy. As even as Thor’s Asgardian brethren fall before the Children, the God of Thunder makes a startling discovery about this incredible new threat — which might not be such a new threat after all! Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS ULTIMATES (2011) #1-6.
136 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5718-2

ULTIMATE COMICS X-MEN BY NICK SPENCER VOL. 1 TPB
Written by NICK SPENCER
Penciled by PACO MEDINA & CARLO BARBERI
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
The human race has taken drastic steps to solve “the mutant problem” in the aftermath of Magneto’s Ultimatum: An executive order to shoot unregistered mutants on sight. Prison camps. And worse. Mutantkind is scattered and hiding. Iceman and Kitty Pryde have taken refuge with the Human Torch in the subterranean Morlock tunnels. Karen Grant and Ultimate X are on the run. Quicksilver has taken the offensive, brokering a deal with none other than the president. But when the world discovers the true history of the X-gene, the decades-old secret threatens to destabilize the planet — and the divide between mankind and mutantkind grows wider than ever before! It’s a brave, new world for the X-Men. Will they survive the opening salvo? Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS X-MEN (2011) #1-6.
136 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-4102-0

UNCANNY X-FORCE VOL. 4: THE DARK ANGEL SAGA BOOK 2 TPB
Written by RICK REMENDER
Penciled by JEROME OPENA, ESAD RIBIC & ROBBI RODRIGUEZ
Cover by ESAD RIBIC
The Age of Archangel! X-Force has returned from the twisted Age of Apocalypse with the Celestial Life Seed, their only hope to prevent their friend Angel from transforming into the monstrous Archangel, heir to Apocalypse. But X-Force is too late: Archangel has already ascended — and he stands poised to succeed where his dead master failed. All life on Earth is forfeit unless X-Force can stop Archangel — by destroying him. But can a team of hardened killers assassinate one of their own? Can Psylocke kill the man she loves? And even if X-Force is willing to cross that line, has Archangel become too powerful to stop? Collecting UNCANNY X-FORCE #14-19.
144 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5888-2

UNCANNY X-MEN BY KIERON GILLEN VOL. 1 TPB
Written by KIERON GILLEN
Penciled by CARLOS PACHECO, RODNEY BUCHEMI, JORGE MOLINA, PACO DIAZ & BRANDON PETERSON
Cover by CARLOS PACHECO
Earth’s mightiest mutants! In the wake of Schism, Cyclops leads a team of X-Men whose express purpose is to deal with extinction-level events. Meet the X-Men’s “Extinction Team”: Storm, Emma Frost, Magneto, Namor, Colossus, Danger, Magik and Hope. And the team’s formation hasn’t come a moment too soon, for longtime X-Men nemesis Mr. Sinister has brazenly taken possession of the massive alien Dreaming Celestial — an act of open hostility designed to put the X-Men in their place, but also an offensive that will draw the attention of the godlike Celestials themselves. Now, the planet’s fate hangs in the balance as Cyclops and the X-Men fight a war on two fronts! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (2012) #1-4.
112 PGS./Rated T+ …$16.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5994-0

WOLVERINE: GOODBYE, CHINATOWN TPB
Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by RON GARNEY & RENATO GUEDES
Cover by RON GARNEY
Just when he thought he was out, Chinatown pulled him back in! Wolverine’s been to Hell and back — literally — and now he’s ready for a fresh start. But before he can move on, he’ll need to take care of some old business — as the secret kingpin of Chinatown — when an underground drug-trafficking ring threatens to tear San Francisco apart. As the bodies pile up and Wolverine stabs his way toward the truth, he and his allies — including the crass Agent of Atlas known as Gorilla-Man and the indulgent Immortal Weapon called Fat Cobra — come face-to-face with ninja commandos, super-powered maniacs … and fire-breathing dragons?! Just how deep underground does the war really go? And what old enemies lurk in the darkness? Collecting WOLVERINE (2010) #17-20.
112 PGS./Parental Advisory …$16.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6142-4

X-FACTOR VOL. 15: THEY KEEP KILLING MADROX TPB
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
X-Factor has suffered its greatest casualty yet: Madrox, the man of many multiples who’s led the team since its inception, is gone. It wasn’t supposed to be this way, but only Layla Miller knows why — and the secret she’s keeping goes to the heart of her powers and purpose with X-Factor. With their fearless leader dead, and the schism between Wolverine and Cyclops ripping the mutant world apart, X-Factor’s future is uncertain. That’s why Wolverine has paid the team a visit, offering a shocking new option for the world’s only mutant detective agency. It’s two for the price of one as Havok and Polaris return from exile to take charge of X-Factor Investigations! But is Madrox really dead? Even Jamie isn’t sure! Collecting X-FACTOR (1986) #229-232.
112 PGS./Rated T+ …$16.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6061-8

X-MEN LEGACY: FIVE MILES SOUTH OF THE UNIVERSE TPB
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by STEVE KURTH & KHOI PHAM
Cover by CLAY MANN
Interstellar search and rescue! Responding to a telepathic distress call from a former teammate, Rogue, Magneto, Gambit and Frenzy teleport thousands of light years across the galaxy — only to find themselves caught in the crossfire of an inter-species conflict aboard a massive space station. As Rogue and the others struggle to save their teammates, the damaged space station drifts ever closer to a collapsing sun — imperiling the lives of the billions aboard. Can the X-Men rescue their friends, put down the rebellion and prevent the station’s incineration before time runs out? Collecting X-MEN LEGACY #254-260.
152 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6068-7

ASTONISHING X-MEN: GIFTED PROSE NOVEL HC
Written by PETER DAVID
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
The X-Men have evolved. Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the team with the express purpose of “astonishing” the world. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started? As demand for the “mutant cure” reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord, with an unexpected ally — and some unexpected adversaries — tipping the scales! Experience Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s blockbuster re-imagining of the X-Men like never before in this new adaptation!
352 PGS./No Rating …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6514-9
Trim size: 6 1/4 x 8

MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS: BLACK WIDOW STRIKES TPB
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES, RENATO ARLEM, NEIL EDWARDS, STEVE KURTH, RON LIM & AGUSTIN PADILLA
A new Black Widow solo adventure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Before Natasha assembles with the Avengers Initiative, see her travel back to her homeland to match wits and fists with a deadly admirer in this hard-hitting espionage adventure set between the events of IRON MAN 2 and MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS! Collecting MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS: BLACK WIDOW STRIKES #1-3.
96 PGS./Rated T+ …$12.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6568-2

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: CIRCUS OF THE DAMNED BOOK 3 — THE SCOUNDREL TPB
Written by JESSICA RUFFNER-BOOTH
Penciled by RON LIM
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
St. Louis’ future hangs in the balance when master vampires Alejandro and Jean-Claude pit their dark forces against each other in a battle for control of the city’s vampires! Only Anita Blake holds the key to turning the tide of this war, but can either vampire leader be trusted not to make her a slave of desire? And that’s just her day job. Anita gets back in the game when she agrees to a date with science teacher Richard Zeeman, but this seemingly normal hunk is conspicuously cool with the dangers of Anita’s profession and the horrific exploits of her associates like Jean-Claude. Will sparks fly, or is this regular guy too good to be true? Collecting ANITA BLAKE: CIRCUS OF THE DAMNED — THE SCOUNDREL #1-5.
120 PGS./Mature …$16.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-4693-3

ELEKTRA: ASSASSIN TPB
Written by FRANK MILLER
Penciled by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Meet Elektra Natchios, a young woman who has played many intriguing roles: gymnast, martial artist, ninja, assassin. But this enigmatic woman, trained in the arts of ninjitsu and renowned as the world’s deadliest assassin … is dead. Or is she? An unconscious woman washes ashore in a small Central American country. Two policemen are strangled. A diplomat is assassinated. A S.H.I.E.L.D. agent is brutally dismembered. Unrelated events? Hardly. Elektra has returned. Whether she’s been miraculously resurrected or this is an untold tale from Elektra’s past is left for the reader to decide. But one thing remains certain, Elektra is back with a vengeance. From the combined talents of two of comics’ greatest innovators — Frank Miller and Bill Sienkiewicz — comes this psychological excursion through the mind, body and soul of the world’s most dangerous woman. Collecting ELEKTRA: ASSASSIN #1-8.
272 PGS./Explicit Content …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6356-5

CABLE CLASSIC VOL. 3 TPB
Written by JEPH LOEB & LARRY HAMA
Penciled by DAVID BREWER, STEVE SKROCE, IAN CHURCHILL & ADAM KUBERT
Cover by STEVE SKROCE
The chronicle of the mighty mutant cyborg known as Cable continues under superstar writer Jeph Loeb! First, it’s the debut of the grotesque Marrow — but what has become of her fellow Morlocks? Next, Cable teams up with Wolverine, Cyclops and Phoenix to battle the techno-organic threat of the Phalanx! Then, Cable, Storm and Caliban take on Apocalypse’s former flunkies, the Dark Riders — but the identity of their new leader Genesis shocks Cable to the core! And finally, when the end of the world looms, and an Age of Apocalypse beckons, who will Cable reach out to for support — and what hidden truths will he reveal? Collecting CABLE (1993) #15-20 and WOLVERINE (1988) #85.
208 PGS./Rated T …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5972-8

DEADPOOL CLASSIC VOL. 7 TPB
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI & BUDDY SCALERA
Penciled by PAUL CHADWICK, MICHAEL LOPEZ, DARICK ROBERTSON, ANTHONY WILLIAMS, GEORGES JEANTY, KARL KERSCHL & LIAM SHARP
Cover by STEVE DILLON
It’s a cruel summer when Deadpool takes on the mob! Hired by a dirty cop to kill six Mafia dons, Deadpool soon falls for his contact, a beautiful tattoo artist. But all is not as it seems. Then, Deadpool gets an unwelcome sidekick, the youthful Pool Boy — but will the partnership kill them both? And Deadpool’s shapeshifting ex-girlfriend Copycat returns, insane with jealousy, just as Deadpool must face the maniacal Mercy Sisters! Plus: Blood and bullets fly when Deadpool accepts a contract on the Punisher’s life! Guest-starring Deadpool’s longtime crush, X-Force’s Siryn! It’s all-out action as only the Merc With a Mouth can deliver! Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #46-56 and material from X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #28.
272 PGS./Rated T …$29.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6238-4

AVENGERS: CELESTIAL QUEST TPB
Written by STEVE ENGLEHART
Penciled by JORGE SANTAMARIA & JOE STATON
Cover by JORGE SANTAMARIA
Journey with a select group of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as they embark on a quest of cosmic proportions! When the Celestial Madonna known as Mantis sends out a space-spanning SOS that’s received by the Vision, the Avengers’ resident android gathers an elite squad of heroes — including Thor, Scarlet Witch and Silverclaw — to come to her rescue. But what happens when the big bad gunning for Mantis turns out to be the nigh-omnipotent (and Death’s main squeeze) Thanos of Titan? Get ready for a galactic-sized dose of stellar excitement, as only Marvel Comics can bring it! Collecting AVENGERS: CELESTIAL QUEST #1-8.
216 PGS./Rated T …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6233-9

NAMOR VISIONARIES BY JOHN BYRNE VOL. 2 TPB
Written by JOHN BYRNE
Penciled by JOHN BYRNE
Cover by JOHN BYRNE
Continue the saga of the Sub-Mariner with this second volume chronicling the adventures of Atlantis’ Avenging Son, as presented by superstar writer/artist John Byrne! Marvel as Namor reforges alliances with his fellow Invaders, battles long-forgotten foes from World War II, and begins to unravel the mystery of Immortal Iron Fist and current Defender Danny Rand! All while dealing with the most insidious force of all: corporate scheming and subterfuge! Guest starring Captain America, Spitfire, Union Jack, the original Human Torch and more! Collecting NAMOR THE SUB-MARINER (1990) #10-18.
232 PGS./Rated T …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6043-4

MACHINE TEEN: HISTORY 101001 TPB
Written by MARC SUMERAK
Penciled by MIKE HAWTHORNE
Cover by JAMES JEAN
Meet Adam Aaronson — the ideal teenager. Straight “A” student. Captain of the West Tech football team. Smart. Handsome. Charismatic. Every boy wants to be him. Every girl wants to be with him! But after a series of debilitating seizures, Adam makes a discovery that will shake his very reality to the core: the fact that he isn’t real at all! Join Adam as he begins to decrypt the truth about his origins and what it truly means to be human! It’s not easy being the perfect teen … even when you’re BUILT that way! Collecting MACHINE TEEN #1-5.
120 PGS./Rated T … $14.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6486-9

THUNDERBOLTS: LIKE LIGHTNING TPB
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by KEV WALKER & DECLAN SHALVEY
Cover by MARK BAGLEY
Still on the lam through the timestream, the Thunderbolts go medieval on King Arthur and his court! But as the Ghost gets ready to make his move, Fixer discovers a terrible secret! Meanwhile, Songbird escapes for an island vacation, where a mad scientist sets his sights on her — but he ain’t the only one mad about it! Then: It had to happen — Thunderbolts vs. Thunderbolts! Years ago, the Thunderbolts were formed to protect a planet devoid of heroes — but they were villains in disguise! Now, as the modern-day ’Bolts come crashing into their earliest days, they’ll make a decision that could destroy the Marvel Universe — or save it! Will Zemo’s legacy of evil destroy our present, or can the Thunderbolts pull the world back from oblivion? Collecting THUNDERBOLTS #169-174.
144 PGS./Rated T+ …$16.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6171-4

ESSENTIAL WARLOCK VOL. 1 TPB
Written by ROY THOMAS, MIKE FRIEDRICH, RON GOULART, GERRY CONWAY, JIM STARLIN & BILL MANTLO
Penciled by GIL KANE, JOHN BUSCEMA, BOB BROWN, HERB TRIMPE, JIM STARLIN & JOHN BYRNE
Cover by JIM STARLIN
Part super-hero spectacle and part spiritual allegory, Adam Warlock must struggle with his inner demons even as he strives to oppose such dreadful threats as the Man-Beast, the Magus and Thanos of Titan! Collecting MARVEL PREMIERE #1-2, WARLOCK (1972) #1-15, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #176-178, STRANGE TALES (1951) #178-181, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #55 and ANNUAL #2, and AVENGERS ANNUAL (1967) #7.
576 PGS./Rated T …$19.99

SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 2 HC
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Art and cover by SHANE DAVIS and SANDRA HOPE
On sale OCTOBER 31 • 136 pg, FC, $22.99 US
The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski and superstar artist Shane Davis is here!
Young Clark Kent continues his journey toward becoming the World’s Greatest Super Hero but finds dealing with humanity to be a bigger challenge than he ever imagined! From a ruthless dictator to a new love interest who’s NOT Lois Lane, things are never easy for this emerging Man of Steel.
And the worst is yet to come, in the form of a man-monster with an insatiable appetite, the Parasite! The only thing that might appease his hunger is The Last Son of Krypton! But that will also mean he will have Superman’s powers without his conscience, and Kal-El learns to live without powers beyond those of mere mortals.

GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS VOL. 1 – THE RING BEARER HC
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art by TYLER KIRKHAM, BATT and HARVEY TOLIBAO
Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT
On sale OCTOBER 17 • 160 pg, FC, $22.99 US
• The first collection of the DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 series!
• The New Guardians struggle with their new mission – and battle the evil of INVICTUS!
• Collects GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #1-7!

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT VOL. 1 – KNIGHT TERRORS HC
Written by DAVID FINCH, PAUL JENKINS and JOE HARRIS
Art by DAVID FINCH, ED BENES and RICHARD FRIEND
Cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND
On sale OCTOBER 3 • 208 pg, FC, $24.99 US
• Collecting the acclaimed DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 series!
• Features BATMAN’S battles with THE SCARECROW and BANE, plus the mystery of THE WHITE RABBIT!
• Collects BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #1-9!

BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 1: TROUBLE IN MIND TP
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Art by JESUS SAIZ and JAVIER PINA
Cover by JESUS SAIZ
On sale SEPTEMBER 12 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US
• The first collection of the new BIRDS OF PREY series!
• The team struggles to stop bombs from killing the citizens of GOTHAM CITY. Plus: Is BLACK CANARY guilty of murder?
• Collects BIRDS OF PREY #1-7!

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN VOL. 1 – THE GOD PARTICLE TP
Written by ETHAN VAN SCIVER and GAIL SIMONE
Art by YILDIRAY CINAR and NORM RAPMUND
Cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
On sale SEPTEMBER 12 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
• Two FIRESTORMS make their explosive returns in the DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 series!
• As RONNIE RAYMOND and JASON RUSCH learn to work together, they learn that they are hardly the only FIRESTORMS!
• Collecting THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #1-6!

LEGION LOST VOL. 1: RUN FROM TOMORROW TP
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA and TOM DeFALCO
Art by PETE WOODS and MATT CAMP
Cover by PETE WOODS
On sale SEPTEMBER 19 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US
• Collecting the present-day LEGION LOST series!
• Stranded in the 21st century, can this cadre of LEGIONNAIRES adjust to a different world?
• Collects LEGION LOST #1-7!

TEEN TITANS VOL. 1: IT’S OUR RIGHT TO FIGHT TP
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
On sale SEPTEMBER 5 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US
• SCOTT LOBDELL and BRETT BOOTH usher in a new era for the TEEN TITANS!
• Meet a new TITANS team, including new members SKITTER and BUNKER!
• Collecting TEEN TITANS #1-7!

VOODOO VOL. 1: WHAT LIES BENEATH TP
Written by RON MARZ and JOSH WILLIAMSON
Art by SAMI BASRI and HENDRY PRASETYA
Cover by SAMI BASRI
On sale SEPTEMBER 26 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
• The first collection of the DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 series!
• Who is Voodoo? Is she hero, villain – or both? Learn the truth about Priscilla Kitaen as she leaves a trail of violence across America.
• Collects VOODOO #1-6!

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT: ALAN DAVIS HC
Written by MIKE W. BARR and others
Art by ALAN DAVIS, PAUL NEARY and MARK FARMER
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
On sale OCTOBER 10 • 272 pg, FC, $39.99 US
• Batman stories from legendary artist ALAN DAVIS collected at last!
• Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #569-575, BATMAN: FULL CIRCLE #1 and a story from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #25.

BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL VOL. 3 – KNIGHTSEND TP NEW EDITION
Written by DENNIS O’NEIL, DOUG MOENCH, ALAN GRANT, JO DUFFY and CHUCK DIXON
Art by VARIOUS
Cover by KELLEY JONES
On sale SEPTEMBER 5 • 652 pg, FC, $29.99 US
• The third and final volume of the epic 1990s tale that broke Batman’s back, collected in full for the first time.
• Collects BATMAN #509-514, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #29-34, DETECTIVE COMICS #676-681, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #62-63, ROBIN #8-13 and CATWOMAN #12-13.

BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY TP
Written by PAUL DINI
Art by CARLOS D’ANDA, DUSTIN NGUYEN, BEN HERRERA, TED NAIFEH and DEREK FRIDOLFS
Video game art cover
On sale SEPTEMBER 12 • 168 pg, FC, $16.99 US
• Now in trade paperback – the epic story bridging the smash-hit video games Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City!
• Collecting the 5-issue miniseries, including five digital-first chapters.

BRIGHTEST DAY VOL. 3 TP
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI
Art by PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and others
Cover by IVAN REIS
On sale SEPTEMBER 12 • 224 pg, FC, $16.99 US
• In this final BRIGHTEST DAY volume, the mystery of the heroes’ and villains’ return is resolved and the secret of the white forest is revealed.
• Collecting issues #17-24!

THE FLASH VOL. 2: THE ROAD TO FLASHPOINT TP
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and SCOTT KOLINS
Art by FRANCIS MANAPUL and SCOTT KOLINS
Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
On sale SEPTEMBER 26 • 120 pg, FC, $14.99 US
• Make way for Hot Pursuit – the latest speedster to come out of the Speed Force!
• Collects THE FLASH #8-12!

LOBO: PORTRAIT OF A BASTICH TP NEW PRINTING
Written by KEITH GIFFEN and ALAN GRANT
Art by CHRISTIAN ALAMY, SAM KIETH and SIMON BISLEY
Cover by SIMON BISLEY
On sale SEPTEMBER 26 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US
•Don’t miss a new edition of the title collecting the LOBO and LOBO’S BACK miniseries! First, Lobo is sent to capture a teacher who makes life miserable for him. Then, Lobo takes on the most dangerous being in the universe – and is promptly killed and reincarnated as an angry woman!

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: AMETHYST, PRINCESS OF GEMWORLD VOL. 1 TP
Written by DAN MISHKIN and GARY COHN
Art by ERNIE COLON, RIC ESTRADA and others
Cover by ERNIE COLON
On sale SEPTEMBER 19 • 648 pg, B&W, $19.99 US • RATED T
• The legendary 1980s fantasy series is collected at last!
• Collects LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #298, AMETHYST, PRINCESS OF GEMWORLD #1-12, AMETHYST ANNUAL #1, DC COMICS PRESENTS #63 and AMETHYST #1-11.

GREEN LANTERN: WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS TP
Written by GEOFF JOHNS, PETER J. TOMASI and TONY BEDARD
Art by DOUG MAHNKE, FERNANDO PASARIN, ED BENES and others
Cover by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT
On sale SEPTEMBER 5 • 272 pg, FC, $16.99 US
• With the entire Corps against them, the four Earthborn GLs must make a choice that will rank among the most memorable in GL history.
• Collecting GREEN LANTERN #63-66, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #58-60 and GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #8-10!

GREEN ARROW: THE LONGBOW HUNTERS TP NEW EDITION
Written by MIKE GRELL
Art and cover by MIKE GRELL
On sale SEPTEMBER 12 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US
• A new edition of the title collecting the 3-issue 1987 miniseries!
• Oliver Queen gives up his trick arrows and settles down in Seattle with Dinah Lance. But Ollie’s world collides with one of unspeakable violence involving the beautiful and mysterious archer known as Shado.

GREEN ARROW: THE ARCHER’S QUEST TP NEW EDITION
Written by BRAD MELTZER
Art and cover by PHIL HESTER and ANDE PARKS
On sale SEPTEMBER 12 • 176 pg, FC, $14.99 US
• The Emerald Archer returns from the dead and sets off on an adventure that tests his courage and brings formerly hidden facets of the Green Arrow legend to light.
• New edition of the classic title collecting GREEN ARROW #16-21.

PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE TP
Written by GREGG HURWITZ
Art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI and JASON PEARSON
Cover by SZYMON KUDRANSKI
On sale SEPTEMBER 19 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
• Learn how young Oswald Cobblepot went from being the apple of his mother’s eye to the leader of underworld gangs and adversary of The Caped Crusader!
• Collecting the 5-issue miniseries from GREGG HURWITZ and SZYMON KUDRANSKI, plus: JOKER’S ASYLUM: THE PENGUIN #1.

THE STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 2 TP
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by TONY HARRIS, J.H. WILLIAMS III and others
Cover by TONY HARRIS
On sale SEPTEMBER 5 • 416 pg, FC, $29.99 US
• In this second STARMAN volume, Jack Knight’s disturbing dreams drive him to New York City to meet the Golden Age SANDMAN!
• Collecting STARMAN #17-29, STARMAN ANNUAL #1 and stories from SHOWCASE ‘95 #12 and SHOWCASE ‘96 #4-5.

THE SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 10 TP
Written by JERRY SIEGEL
Art by VARIOUS
Cover by JACK BURNLEY
On sale SEPTEMBER 5 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US
• In these 1942 stories, Superman battles The Night Owl, Nazi sympathizers, the mysterious “Man with the Cane,” and a mad scientist who brings characters from newspaper comic strips to life.
• Collecting SUPERMAN #18-19, ACTION COMICS #53-55 and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #7!

SUPERMAN: THE BLACK RING VOL. 2 TP
Written by PAUL CORNELL and GAIL SIMONE
Art by PETE WOODS and others
Cover by DAVID FINCH
On sale SEPTEMBER 19 • 224 pg, FC, $16.99 US
• LEX LUTHOR’S quest for the Black Lantern energy takes him to Arkham Asylum for a close encounter with THE JOKER, and then into conflict with Larfleeze, the Orange Lantern.
• Collects ACTION COMICS #896-900, SECRET SIX #29 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #13!

STORMWATCH VOL. 2 HC
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Art by TOM RANEY, BRYAN HITCH and others
Cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY
On sale OCTOBER 17 • 384 pg, FC, $29.99 US
• This second volume of stories by WARREN ELLIS includes the debuts of the APOLLO and MIDNIGHTER, as well as THE BLEED.
• Collects STORMWATCH #48-50, plus issues #1-11 from the second series!

FRINGE: BEYOND THE FRINGE TP
Written by JOSHUA JACKSON, JHONEN VASQUEZ and others
Art by BECKY CLOONAN, JORGE JIMENEZ, TOM MANDRAKE, MIKE S. MILLER and others
Cover by DREW JOHNSON
On sale SEPTEMBER 5 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
Collecting the entire original, digital-first series never before in print!
A tale from Fringe star Joshua Jackson explores key events between seasons 3 and 4, Jhonen Vasquez and Becky Cloonan tell the story of Nina Sharp’s robotic arm, and five more tales from beyond the Fringe!

PRINCE OF CATS TP
Written by RONALD WIMBERLY
Art and cover by RONALD WIMBERLY
On sale SEPTEMBER 5 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US • MATURE READERS
This hip-hop retelling of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet focuses on Tybalt (derisively referred to as “the Prince of Cats”) and his Capulet crew as they do battle nightly with the hated Montagues. Set in a Blade Runner-esque version of Brooklyn, PRINCE OF CATS is a mix of urban drama, samurai action and classic Shakespearean theater…all written in iambic pentameter!
Don’t miss this original graphic novel written and illustrated by Ronald Wimberly (SENTENCES: THE LIFE OF M.F. GRIMM)!

DEATH: THE DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by NEIL GAIMAN
Art by CHRIS BACHALO, MARK BUCKINGHAM, MARK PENNINGTON, MIKE DRINGENBERG, MALCOLM JONES III, COLLEEN DORAN, DAVE McKEAN and JEFF JONES
Cover by DAVE McKEAN
On sale OCTOBER 3 • 320 pg, FC, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $29.99 US • MATURE READERS
Now in DC’s acclaimed deluxe format, this new hardcover collects all things Death, including DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING #1-3, DEATH: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE #1-3, plus extras including “Death Talks about Life” AIDS pamphlet, stories from VERTIGO: WINTER’S EDGE #2 and THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS, the short story “The Wheel” from the 9-11 tribute book, SANDMAN #8 and #20, and art from the DEATH GALLERY!

THE ANNOTATED SANDMAN VOL. 2 HC
Written by LESLIE S. KLINGER
THE SANDMAN written by NEIL GAIMAN
Art by KELLEY JONES, MIKE DRINGENBERG, MALCOLM JONES III, MATT WAGNER, DICK GIORDANO, GEORGE PRATT, P. CRAIG RUSSELL, SHAWN McMANUS, COLLEEN DORAN, BRYAN TALBOT, GEORGE PRATT and STAN WOCH
Cover by DAVE McKEAN
On sale OCTOBER 24 • 520 pg, B&W, 11.5” x 11.75”, $49.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE ANNOTATED SANDMAN VOL. 2 collects issues #21-39 of Neil Gaiman’s THE SANDMAN, with annotations by Leslie Klinger (The Annotated Sherlock Holmes, The Annotated Dracula) to all the historical and literary references contained in the series. This edition includes the now legendary SEASON OF MISTS storyline, as well as A GAME OF YOU.

THE SANDMAN SLIPCASE SET
Written by NEIL GAIMAN
Art by VARIOUS
Cover by DAVE McKEAN
On sale NOVEMBER 7 • FC, 3.375” w x 10.3125” h x 6.75” d • $199.99 US • MATURE READERS
Retailers: A version of this slipcase containing only THE SANDMAN VOL . 10: THE WAKE TP NEW EDITION will be made available at a later date.
This beautiful slipcase set includes all ten individual trade paperback volumes of Neil Gaiman’s seminal, award-winning fantasy series.
This set features the entire New York Times best-selling graphic novel series featuring painstakingly recolored pages for the Absolute Editions, plus box art by Dave McKean.

AMERICAN VAMPIRE VOL. 3 TP
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by DANIJEL ZEZELJ, SEAN MURPHY and RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
On sale SEPTEMBER 26 • 288 pg, FC, $16.99 US • MATURE READERS
Collecting AMERICAN VAMPIRE #12-18 and SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST #1-5! Pearl’s husband Henry joins a clandestine group on a secret mission to Japan to hunt a new breed of bloodsucker, while Skinner Sweet has plans of his own! And in Europe, Felicia Book and Cash McCogan go behind enemy lines in Romania in search of a rumored vampire cure.

SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING BOOK 2 TP
Written by ALAN MOORE
Art by STEPHEN BISSETTE, JOHN TOTLEBEN, SHAWN McMANUS and others
Cover by STEPHEN BISSETTE and JOHN TOTLEBEN
On sale SEPTEMBER 26 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
Collecting SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #28-34 and SWAMP THING ANNUAL #2, the Earth Elemental says goodbye to the illusion of his own humanity after learning that he is 100 percent plant, meets a crew of benevolent alien invaders and consummates his relationship with Abigail Arcane as only he could.

V FOR VENDETTA BOOK & MASK SET 
Written by ALAN MOORE
Art and cover by DAVID LLOYD
On sale OCTOBER 3 • 296 pg, FC, $24.99 US, 11.78” h x 8.25” w x 5.218” d • MATURE READERS
The best-selling graphic novel that defined sophisticated storytelling is offered in a unique new way in the V FOR VENDETTA BOX AND MASK SET!
The set includes a trade paperback edition of Alan Moore’s terrifying portrait of totalitarianism and resistance, superbly illustrated by artist David Lloyd, along with the famed V mask in PVC with white elastic band, offered in a window box.

Almanac

• Tony DeZuniga (1933 – May 11, 2012) – a Filipino comic-book artist best known for his work for DC Comics, and the co-creator of the characters, Jonah Hex and Black Orchid with John Albano.
• Carlos Loiseau aka Caloi – the cartoonist and creator of the famous comic strip character Clemente died 63.
• Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) – an American writer and illustrator of children’s literature. He was best known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963.
• Žarko Beker – Croatian cartoonist and animator.

Announcements / PR

• Tom Baxa’s new art book Blood Rituals: The Art of Tom Baxa
• British Rock Band “The Mystery Jets” Launch New Album With Bluewater Graphic Novel
• Horror noir series Fatale (Image) by Ed Brubaker’s and Sean Phillips gets collected in June - This will go great along with the Criminal hardcovers.

Awards

• The 2012 Joe Shuster Awards Nominees - Winners will be presented September 15, 2012 at the Montreal Comic Con.
• CRNI Gives Courage In Editorial Cartooning Award To Ali Ferzat And Aseem Trivedi
• Stephanie McMillan wins RFK award
• Jeff Kinney Wins Author of the Year Award at 2012 Children’s Choice Book Awards - Well deserved. Even as an adult I find Wimpy Kid very true and very funny.
• Arthur M. Lieberman (1935 – 2012) – IP lawyer who sorted out the Conan rights.
• 2012 Doug Wright Awards Winners – Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton (Drawn & Quarterly) won Best Book.

Interviews

• Interview With Ted Adams, IDW Publishing CEO
• Daniel Clowes Featured On NPR’s Morning Edition
• Chip Kidd Offers Book Designing Tips (video)

Law / Business / Industry

• Oni Press Announces Changes In Its Sales & Marketing Team
• ComiXology becomes CBLDF Corporate Member
• The Mayo Report For April 2012: “Walking Dead” Rules The Trades Charts - John and I recorded our podcast on the April numbers, it will be out next week. I’ll post when it goes live.
• Diamond’s Top 300 Graphic Novels for April 2012
• Iranian cartoonist sentenced to 25 lashings

News

• Viz Media to Publish Original Kids’ Graphic Novels
• The New 52 Book Collections In Stores This Month - Let the onslaught begin!
• Bryan Hitch To Illustrate Classic Victorian Novels
• Hachette Releases Marvel Catalogue For The End Of 2012 - A fair number of good books.
• Astonishing X-Men Collection Of The Marriage Issues To Be Called Northstar Thanks Rich for the scoop!
• DC’s Binding For Jack Kirby “A Significant Improvement” (video) - Yep. Getting better.

Reviews

• Batman, Incorporated Vol. 1 Deluxe HC (DC Comics)
• The Loxley’s and the War of 1812 (Renegade Press)
• Mouse Guard and Other Stories FCBD Hardcover (Archaia)
• Wolverine: Evolution (Marvel)

…and at the end of the shelf:

• Harry Clarke’s Haunting 1919 Illustrations for Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Mystery and Imagination – Thanks to Brain Pickings

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2012 Gold Comics

• Avengers Age Of Ultron 0.1 (Marvel)
• You saw the movie now go pick up classic Avengers with a Masterwork or Essential and better still The Avengers: Under Siege HC (my all time favorite).
• Bongo Comics Free-For-All/Spongebob Freestyle Funnies Flip-Book (Bongo Comics)
• I recommend the Cine-manga books published by Tokyopop.
• DC Comics The New 52 #1 (DC Comics)
• The collected editions of the New 52 have started to roll out. Pick up the Animal Man trade paperback.
• Image 20 Anthology (Image)
• Want to know more about the history of Image Comics? Pick up Image Comics: The Road To Independence by George Khoury.
• Mega Man Let The Games Begin (Archie Comics)
• There are two Mega Man trades; Volume 3 is dues in August.
• Mouse Guard Labyrinth And Other Stories HC (Archaia Entertainment)
• This a very nice hardcover and I wish more publishers will follow this example. Start at the beginning with Volume 1: Mouse Guard: Fall 1152
• Peanuts/Adventure Time Flip-Book (Boom! Studios)
• I’m not sure what Boom’s long term plans for Peanuts is, but Fantagraphics keeps on rolling out the classic strip in their year-by-year collected editions.
• Star Wars/Serenity Flip-Book (Dark Horse)
• The Star Wars story here is with Han and Chewy takes place before SW:ANH. Serenity, on the other hand, takes place shortly after its’ movie. Plenty of trades, movies and tv shows to go around.
• Transformers #80.5 (IDW)
• I like the Classic books that reprint the old Marvel series.
• Yo Gabba Gabba Free Comic Book Time (Oni Press)
• I had no idea that people such as Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, Mike Allred, J. Torres, J. Bone, Jamie S. Rich are working on this series. There are a few trades in stores in your kid wants more.

2012 Silver Comics

• 2000 AD Judge Dredd Special (Rebellion)
• Get ready for an onslaught on Judge Dredd this summer with the move coming out. I’m unsure if it will be a hit with American audiences, though. For more pick up the Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 1-4
• Animal Planet The World’s Most Dangerous Animals 2012 (Zenescope Entertainment)
• This comic sounds silly but is actually very educational. There’s a good trade of these fierce Grizzly Bears, giant Salt Water Crocodiles, rogue Lions and more that is available now.
• Anti (12 Gauge Comics)
• Looks like this is a new title, so no trade yet. But if you liked this try The Ride TP, the first comics from 12 Gauge.
• Arcana Presents The Intrinsic #1 (Arcana Studio)
• Another new title. I don’t read anything from Arcana but I hear good things about Amour.
• Atomic Robo And Friends (Red 5 Comics)
• My good friend John Mayo scolded me for not picking up this fun, sci-fi title. Good thing there are a few trades out there so I can get up to speed.
• Bad Medicine #1 (Oni Press)
• Besides the FCBD edition there are three issues, so I expect a trade to get solicited soon.
• Barry Sonnenfeld’s Dinosaurs Vs Aliens (Liquid Comics)
• Why Barry Sonnenfeld would headline a comic book is beyond me, but he does seem like the right guy for this title – he directed Men In Black and several other sci-fi movies. The expanded graphic novel is expected later this summer.
• Crockett Johnson’s Barnaby Sampler (Fantagraphics)
• I loved Harold And The Purple Crayon by Johnson and never read his strip Barnaby, but thanks to the upcoming high quality reprint series I will get my chance.
• Buffy The Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flip-Book (Dark Horse)
• Real simple here – get the Buffy Omnibus volumes. There’s seven of them! As far as The Guild goes, one trade is out and one more upcoming in July.
• Burt Ward Boy Wonder #1 (Bluewater Productions)
• I guess this will make a good companion to the Adam West book.
• Censored Howard Cruse (Boom! Studios)
• I looked at this on Saturday, but elected not to take it home with me. It’s an anthology of Howard Cruse underground comix. Good stuff and important work. There are several collections of his work available from a variety of publishers.
• DC Nation Super Sampler/Superman Family Flip-Book (DC Comics)
• A great kids sampler. I hope DC puts this out every year. Pick up Tiny Titans.
• Finding Gossamyr And The Stuff Of Legend IV (Th3rd World Studios)
• Another new series. All ages. Looks pretty good for kids who are into fantasy and adventure.
• Graphic Elvis Preview (Liquid Comics)
• If you liked this one there is a limited edition hardcover of the full story in the wild. Only 2500 copies and only $195.00.
• Incredible Rockhead/Zinc Alloy 2-For-None (Stone Arch Books)
• Stone Arch is a division of Capstone and there is a trade, from 2009, of this title. This is for younger kids.
• Infernal Devices Clockwork Angel (Yen Press)
• A prequel to Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments series. The trade of this title will be out at Christmas.
• Jurassic Strikeforce 5 Preview (Zenescope Entertainment)
• 5 issues of this title out so far, including the 0 issue. I expect the trade to be solicited soon.
• Lady Death The Beginning (Boundless Comics)
• Lady Death has been around since 1991 (first Chaos! Comics, then CrossGen, and then Avatar, later Boundless) so there is a fair amount of reprint material to be had.
• Moomin Color Special (Drawn and Quarterly)
• Moomin is a strip by Tove Jansen, D&Q says that a new collection is due in September.
• My Favorite Martian Special Edition (Hermes Press)
• Hermes released the first of two reprint volumes last summer.
• Overstreet’s Comic Book Marketplace (Gemstone)
• A staple FCBD every year. Everyone ought to own an Overstreet guide book.
• Smurfs/Disney Fairies Featuring Tinker Bell Flip-Book (Papercutz)
• While at FCBD, my daughter Erin bought The Smurfette trade paperback. I have to say these books are smurf! The 12th Volume is due in June.
• Sonic The Hedgehog Two Steps Back Special Edition (Archie Comics)
• Believe it or not, the 19th Sonic Archive is due in December, it will collect #71-74.
• Spider-Man Season One (Marvel)
• The hardcovers of Marvel’s “Season One” line looks to be very good. Out now is Spider-Man, Daredevil, X-Men and Fantastic Four. Upcoming titles include Ant-Man and Hulk.
• Hypernaturals #1 (Boom! Studios)
• I’m a big fan of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. There work on Ressurection Man is great and they did wonders for the Marvel cosmic universe. They know their sci-fi and I bet this will be a good great book.
• Top Shelf Kids Club 2012 (Top Shelf)
• Another FCBD book my daughter picks up every year. She’s a sucker for Owly. There are currently five Owly digests, with a sixth one promised.
• Valiant 2012 Preview (Valiant Entertainment)
• I missed this book at FCBD, but I expect that Valiant will reprint their classic titles. They did so a few years back with X-O, Archer & Armstrong and Harbinger.
• Voltron Force Shelter From The Storm (Viz Media)
• Voltron is hot right now! Not only is the kid-friendly Voltron being published by Viz, but the teen/adult Voltron can be found at Dynamite.
• Walt Disney’s Donald Duck Family Comics (Fantagraphics)
• Fantagraphics is doing some wonderful reprints of classic Disney. If you like Mouse and Duck be sure to buy them.
• Witchblade Unbalanced Pieces (Image)
• I never got into Witchblade, but if I ever do, I’ll buy the big, oversized Witchblade Compendiums.
• Worlds Of Aspen 2012 (Aspen MLT)
• A simple sampler of Aspen Comics. I’m not into any of these titles. If you are, please let me know what is a good title.
• Zombie Kid (Antarctic Press)
• Antarctic Press had to drop the “Diary Of A” part of the title and change the trade dress in order for it to get published.  A funny parody of the Jeff Kinney series and better then the other rip-off, girl version called Dork Diaries.

Jam packed show today.
First off, I talk about Free Comic Book Day and what I got with Patrick and Erin. There were lots of great books this year for kids – and really isn’t that what it’s all about? Getting new readers and kids interested in comics.

Patrick and I also hit up The Avengers Sunday afternoon and we both loved it. I don’t spoil it at all, but I do read the critical essay about The Avengers comic run from the Slings & Arrows Comic Guide. If you do not own it, please do so, it is worth a purchase.

Finally, I complete my C2E2 experience with interviews with Jim Segulin from Raging Bullets Podcast and Pants from Comic Geek Speak. I consider both to be good friends of mine and it was so good to catch up with them.

Chris

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Almanac

• Josep Maria Berenguer (1944-2012)

Announcements / PR

• DC’s New 52 Trade Paperback and Hardcover TV Ads (video)
• Ditko Archives v3 debuts at TCAF! May is “31 Days of Ditko” by Blake Bell
• D+Q To Publish LETTING IT GO by Miriam Katin February 2013
• Aspen Comics announces THE ART OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN VAMPIRE HUNTER
• John Romita Jr Attempts To Break World Record To Benefit Charity

Awards

• Literary Adaptations Earned MTV Movie Award Nominations
• Dynamite receives Diamond Gem Award For 2011
• Inkwell Awards Voting Has Started
• Jaime Hernandez wins Stumptown Comic Arts Award for Best Cartoonist!
• 2012 Stumptown Award Winners: Jonathan Case takes home two
• Moto Hagio receives Japan Medal of Honor
• 2012 Edgar Award Winners Revealed
• Thomas Nast Award Goes To Swiss Cartoonist Patrick Chappatte
• Doug Wright Awards Unveils 2012 Michael DeForge-Designed Poster

Interviews

• CR Sunday Interview: Nick Abadzis from Comics Reporter by Tom Spurgeon

Law / Industry

• Stan Lee Embroiled in Legal Battle for POW! Entertainment
• Todd McFarlane: Bankrupt No More. Neil Gaiman: $1,100,000 Better Off?
• Marvel vs Kirby: Kirby’s Reply Brief
• Attention! Some Books Aren’t in Stores Today Due To a Fatal Traffic Accident Involving a Diamond Truck
• Devil’s Due to return and eliminate creator-related debt
• Scott Adams posts killed Dilbert strip about Apple’s lust dust
• Thousands Turned Away From Calgary Comic Expo
• New Day at Archie Comics, Despite Internal Strife
• Real Life Superhero BeeSting Charged With Assault

News

• If The Avengers Were Social Media
• Answers on New Teen Titans Vol. 2 Omnibus missing issue #38
• Anomaly – The Biggest Colour Original Graphic Novel Ever?
• Charles Burns’ THE HIVE is out in October
• The Mad Art of Caricature! by Tom Richmond goes into second printing
• Kathryn & Ross Petras On Assembling a ‘Modern’ Poetry Collection
• MoCCA debuts and notable books

Reviews

• Justice League Vol. 1: Origin HC (DC Comics)
• Animal Man Volume 1: The Hunt TPB (DC Comics)
• Lee & Kirby: The Wonder Years (TwoMorrows Publishing)
• Spirit World by Jack Kirby (DC Comics)
• Darth Vader and Son HC (Chronicle Books)
• Hal Foster Prince Of Illustrators (Vanguard Productions)
• The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen – The Black Dossier (Knockabout Comics)
• Marvel Firsts: The 1970s Volume 1 (Marvel)
• Legends of the Dark Knight: Jim Aparo Volume 1 (DC Comics) – and several other books

…and at the end of the shelf:

• Blown Covers, New Yorker covers you were never meant to see, may be my new favorite blog…
• This Week’s Theme: “Books”
• and…Francoise and Blown Covers on CBS Sunday Morning (video)

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