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New Releases - Diamond Book Distributors
AdditionAl Publishers 801 Media, Inc. ZE VOLUME 7 (YAOI) writer: Yuki Shimizu artist: Yuki Shimizu Konoe has been assigned to a new partner, Kotoha. The smallest and youngest of the family power — he’s still so little he’s been locked up in a small room in the back of the compound. This is because Kotoha’s power is so strong and no one can control him. Somebody has to step in and teach him the meaning of power — and Konoe is not sure if he’s up for the job. Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Adults Only (18+) Genre: Manga Publisher: 801 Media, Inc. Imprint: 801Media IsBN: 1-934129-69-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-934129-69-2 Price: $15.95 (CAN: $17.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Ze Volume 1 (Yaoi) (ISBN 1-934129-32-1) HEY, CLASS PRESIDENT! VOLUME 4 (YAOI) The fourth installment of Kaori Monchi’s popular schoolboy yaoi manga, Hey, Class President!, returns with mixed feelings and confusion between the characters’ affections toward one another! Kokusai thinks there’s someone else on Chiga’s mind, while Chiga believes Kokusai turned him down. When Chiga and Kokusai face the moment of truth, can each finally say “I love you” to the other? KEY SELLING POINTS: • Kaori Monchi is a master at enticing the reader down the steamy narrow path! • And don’t forget the bonus stories! In this volume, Chiga’s mother makes a special appearance! THE INCREDIBLE KINTARO (YAOI MANGA) Makoto’s grandfather was the principal of the great Onodera Academy, and when he passed away, he left Makoto and his school staff with one very important will — “The one man who is able to seduce Makoto with his superb sexual techniques will be given the right to take over as Onodera Academy’s new principal!” Because of this ridiculous last request, Makoto is now every faculty member’s target for sexual harassment! Desperate to protect his virginity, Makoto seeks help from his childhood friend (and the man who he has always loved), Kintaro. KEY SELLING POINTS: writer: Kaori Monchi artist: Kaori Monchi Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Adults Only (18+) Genre: Manga Publisher: 801 Media, Inc. Imprint: 801Media IsBN: 1-934129-73-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-934129-73-9 Price: $15.95 (CAN: $17.99) Release Date: 10/8/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Hey, Class President! Volume 1 (Yaoi) (ISBN 1-934129-305), Hey, Class President! Volume 2 (Yaoi) (ISBN 1-934129-31-3), Hey, Class President! Volume 3 (Yaoi) (ISBN 1-934129-43-7) writer: Naomi Guren artist: Naomi Guren Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Adults Only (18+) Genre: Manga Publisher: 801 Media, Inc. Imprint: 801Media IsBN: 1-934129-75-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-934129-75-3 Price: $15.95 (CAN: $17.99) Release Date: 11/12/2013 • The Incredible Kintaro is absurd, fun, and doesn’t take itself seriously — a manga full of yaoi manga cliches spoofed in the wackiest ways! New Releases July - Dec 2013 7 801 Media, Inc. Abstract Studio Alternative Comics ZE VOLUME 8 writer: Yuki Shimizu artist: Yuki Shimizu Within the venerable Mitou Family are born powerful Kotodama who possess the power to both control and hurt others with their words. In turn, they are controlled by their Kamisama, the ones who will take any damage that is inflicted on to their Kotodama. Konoe, who had recently lost his master, is appointed to look after the young Konoha... but how does their previous relationship affect them now and what secrets lie in the past? Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Adults Only (18+) Genre: Manga KEY SELLING POINTS: • Notably one of the most notable yaoi manga artist, Yuki Shimizu brings another volume Ze to the library. Publisher: 801 Media, Inc. Imprint: 801Media IsBN: 1-934129-70-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-934129-70-8 Price: $15.95 (CAN: $17.99) Release Date: 11/12/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Ze Volume 1 (Yaoi) (ISBN 1-934129-32-1), Ze Volume 2 (Yaoi) (ISBN 1-934129-33-X), Ze Volume 3 (Yaoi) (ISBN 1-934129-34-8) STRANGERS IN PARADISE OMNIBUS EDITION SC The greatest love story ever told is finally available in an affordable, softcover omnibus edition! This two-book package contains all 2,128 pages of Terry Moore’s epic tale featuring Katchoo, Francine, David, and Casey as they face life’s biggest challenges by facing them together. All 107 issues of the Strangers In Paradise series are here, including the spin-offs Molly & Poo, Princess Warrior, When World’s Collide, and David’s Story. writer: Terry Moore artist: Terry Moore Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 2128 Recommended age: Young Adult Publisher: Abstract Studio IsBN: 1-892597-54-3 IsBN-13: 978-1-892597-54-0 Price: $100.00 (CAN: $110.00) Release Date: 8/13/2013 FAILURE GN The new book from the acclaimed author of Guilty, Whatever, and The Lodger, Failure collects Karl Stevens’ beautifully rendered humorous comic strips from the Phoenix, Boston’s leading alternative weekly. His slice of life vignettes and surreal anthropomorphic experiments are revealing sketches of urban America and beyond. writer: Karl Stevens artist: Karl Stevens Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 9 x 11 Page Count: 180 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Publisher: Alternative Comics IsBN: 1-934460-02-8 IsBN-13: 978-1-934460-02-3 Price: $21.95 (CAN: $24.50) Release Date: 7/9/2013 New Releases July - Dec 2013 8 Antarctic Press NAZI ZOMBIES TP A desperate Third Reich unleashes its most fearsome weapon: Der Totenkorpse! A fiendish division of flesh-eating soldiers that cannot die! Born of horrible human experiments, baptized in the fires of Hell, drenched in the blood of the innocent, the Death Corps marches to consume the living. If the Nazis cannot rule the world, they will eat it alive! writer: Joe Wight artist: Joe Wight, Ben Dunn Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 112 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Horror Publisher: Antarctic Press IsBN: 0-930655-00-1 IsBN-13: 978-0-930655-00-6 Price: $14.95 (CAN: $16.45) Release Date: 5/7/2013 VICTORIAN SECRET COLLECTION TP Presenting for your delight and edification, a positive bounty of bold belles in brass and leather, satin and silk. When adventure calls, these daring damsels are ready to answer, clad in their most flirtatious/fictional finery and strapping on their goggles and steampowered accessories. They’ll stoke the boilers of your heart! writer: Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Brian Denham, David Hutchinson, Rod Espinosa artist: Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Brian Denham, David Hutchinson, Rod Espinosa Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 108 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction Publisher: Antarctic Press IsBN: 0-930655-02-8 IsBN-13: 978-0-930655-02-0 Price: $14.95 (CAN: $16.45) Release Date: 5/7/2013 GOLD DIGGER PLATINUM VOLUME 5 TP Ayane Anno wakes up to find she’s not in Atlanta any more, but a captive of Lowtor, prince of the candy-crazed wee folk known as the Uompa-Luompans! On the Astral Rifts, Madrid the ex-Djinn has the mother of all sky-visions en route to Gina’s annual family picnic/ BBQ. She enlists the help of her ex, Dao, only to encounter two future versions of herself! Elsewhere, Ibis, Queen of the Psi-Kobolds, plots revenge against Dreadwing for enslaving her and her people, with a little unexpected help. Dreadwing strikes back by invading an Enigma Temple, luring in some of his strongest enemies to their doom! New Releases July - Dec 2013 writer: Fred Perry artist: Fred Perry Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 138 Recommended age: Young Adult Publisher: Antarctic Press IsBN: 0-9850925-9-9 IsBN-13: 978-0-9850925-9-7 Price: $14.95 (CAN: $16.50) Release Date: 6/11/2013 9 Antarctic Press MILES AWAY GN Created by hyperspace heartthrob Anthony Montgomery (Star Trek: Enterprise), and cowritten by Brandon Easton (WB’s new Thundercats series), Miles Away is an epic action adventure about Maxwell Miles, a shy, teenage orphan with super-photographic reflexes. Max’s already odd life goes beyond Twilight Zone territory when he encounters alien refugees who involve him in an interstellar war connected to his family’s dark past! Aided by remarkable companions, young Max battles evil entities on two worlds: Future Earth and Ro-Twyla! writer: Anthony Montgomery, Brandon Easton artist: Jeff Stokely, Jey Odin Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 128 Recommended age: Young Adult Publisher: Antarctic Press IsBN: 0-930655-03-6 IsBN-13: 978-0-930655-03-7 Price: $14.95 (CAN: $16.50) Release Date: 6/11/2013 THE ADVENTURES OF A COMIC CON GIRL TP Follow Dana on her misadventures in and around the comic convention scene. It’s a fast and furious look at the quirky characters of the comic community and their rivalries, where the battles are so bitter because the stakes are so small. Collects The Adventures of a Comic Con Girl #1-3. writer: Matt Spradlin, Dana Braziel-Solovy artist: David Beauchene Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 90 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Publisher: Antarctic Press IsBN: 0-930655-05-2 IsBN-13: 978-0-930655-05-1 Price: $9.99 (CAN: $10.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 BAD KIDS GO TO HELL VOLUME 2 GN writer: Matt Spradlin, Barry Wernick artist: Alex Williamson It’s four years later, and a new group of students has been placed in Saturday detention at good ol’ Crestview Academy. After one of the kids locks away the teacher assigned to watch them, the five of them very quickly find their ranks dwindling as each meets with a gruesome “accident”. They may make it out of the library, but with a new threat revealing itself, is there enough time and resources for at least one of them to make it out alive? Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 120 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Publisher: Antarctic Press IsBN: 0-930655-07-9 IsBN-13: 978-0-930655-07-5 Price: $14.99 (CAN: $16.99) Release Date: 9/18/2013 New Releases July - Dec 2013 10 Ape Entertainment SESAME STREET: I IS FOR IMAGINATION Sunny Day! Chase the clouds away with Sesame Street: I Is For Imagination as Sesame Street, the most beloved and long-running children’s property, comes to comics for the FIRST TIME! Join Elmo, Big Bird, Grover, Bert & Ernie, Cookie Monster, and all of your favorites in this special volume featuring art by Amy Mebberson (The Muppet Show, Strawberry Shortcake), James Silvani (Muppet King Arthur, Darkwing Duck), and more! writer: Jason M Burns artist: Amy Mebberson Format: Hardcover, Full Color Page Count: 32 Recommended age: Children (ages 4 - 8) Genre: Children/Fairy Tales Publisher: Ape Entertainment IsBN: 1-937676-91-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-937676-91-9 Price: $7.99 (CAN: $8.99) Release Date: 5/7/2013 FREE MARS: ASHES 2 ASHES OGN writer: Dave Pauwels artist: Nicolas Giacondino Free Mars: Ashes 2 Ashes finds the punk band, The Sisters Grimm, using their new status as covert agents to track down the missing rebel leader, Damien Kessler. The trail leads to one of the most dangerous spots in the system — Earth. Now a toxic planetfill, the Third World is home to the Remnants, a mutant population ruled by a fanatical cult. Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 48 Recommended age: Young Adult Publisher: Ape Entertainment IsBN: 1-937676-90-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-937676-90-2 Price: $7.99 (CAN: $8.99, £5.99) Release Date: 6/11/2013 HERO WITHIN: I AM HEROIC TP writer: Jason M Burns artist: Aurelio Mazzara HEROIC is an all-ages tale of bravery and heroism set against a modern day backdrop of teenaged reality and pre-adult imagination where a group of small town kids inadvertently become the fictional heroes they have admired from the pages of HEROIC, their favorite comic book series. Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 88 Recommended age: Young Adult Utilizing “Smart Phones” and “Apps” real world technology as a core part of the story, HEROIC is a 21st century story that speaks to multiple generations, capturing the limitless imagination of comic books, while grounding it in the ever-spinning fabric of reality. Filled with heroes, villains, action, adventure, and important life lessons that range from “discover your true potential” to “it doesn’t take a hero to be a hero,” HEROIC is the type of series that everyone will enjoy. New Releases July - Dec 2013 Publisher: Ape Entertainment IsBN: 1-937676-53-6 IsBN-13: 978-1-937676-53-7 Price: $9.99 (CAN: $10.99, £7.50) Release Date: 7/9/2013 11 Ape Entertainment KUNG-FU PANDA DIGEST: NOODLE CART CAPERS Collecting issues #1 & #2 of the hit Kung-Fu Panda: Tales of the Dragon Warrior series from Dreamworks Animation and Ape Entertainment! Even as a small child, Po showed signs of kung-fu greatness. When his father’s noodle shop is overrun with mountain bandits, young Po steps...er, crawls...forward to meet the challenge, in a story we could only call “Baby Beatdown”! Then in “A Tale Of Two Noodle Carts”, Mr. Ping may have met his culinary come-uppance when Mr. Ting moves in on his business…and his son, the selfstyled “Dragon Wizard”, is set to keep Po from saving the day! POISON ELVES DIGEST: THE MULEHIDE YEARS From 1991 to 1995, Drew Hayes self-published an independent comic first called I, Lusiphur, then Poison Elves. The Mulehide Years contains all 20 issues of this seminal work, the origin story of an anti-hero named Lusiphur. In a surprisingly progressive medieval era where magic and violence rule the land, Lusiphur leaves the employ of an increasingly paranoid feudal lord to trek across Amrahly’nn in search of adventure — which he finds in abundance. This collection includes tons of extras including rare, out-of-print, and never published material. New Releases July - Dec 2013 writer: Quinn Johnson artist: Massimo Asaro, Christine Larsen Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 48 Recommended age: All Ages Publisher: Ape Entertainment IsBN: 1-937676-56-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-937676-56-8 Price: $6.99 (CAN: $7.99, £4.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 writer: Drew Hayes artist: Drew Hayes Format: Softcover, Black & White size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 480 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Publisher: Ape Entertainment IsBN: 1-937676-87-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-937676-87-2 Price: $24.99 (CAN: $27.50, £18.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 12 Ape Entertainment Arcana Studio POISON ELVES: PRESUMED DEAD TP writer: Robb Horan Artist: Montos Poison Elves is the story of Lusiphur, an elf with an attitude. Lusiphur is a thief, an assassin, a force of nature that will wipe you clean from the map if you dare to call him foe. He has a disdain for authority and lives by a moral code that others might question (and often do). He is also the reluctant key player in a grand tapestry of events that may very well decide the fate of his world and all those who live upon it! Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 108 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) This volume collects the first four issues of Poison Elves published by Ape Entertainment, continuing the master work of Indy Legend, Drew Hayes. Publisher: Ape Entertainment IsBN: 1-937676-76-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-937676-76-6 Price: $9.99 (CAN: $10.99, £7.50) Release Date: 8/13/2013 STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: HAVE A LITTLE FAITH AND OTHER STORIES Strawberry Shortcake and her berry good friends are back! In this volume, Jadeybug gets lost in a tunnel and comes back telling a fantastic story of strange animals and a glowing city! But the story is SO fantastic that no one really believes her. And, Cherry Jam needs a place to stay while her RV is being repaired, so she bunks with Strawberry Shortcake. Can two berry good friends live together without driving each other crazy? Plus, four more short stories 2 Sweet 2 B Missed, a prose story, and a recipe you can actually make at home! writer: Georgia Ball artist: Amy Mebberson Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 48 Recommended age: All Ages Publisher: Ape Entertainment IsBN: 1-937676-43-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-937676-43-8 Price: $6.99 (CAN: $7.99, £4.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 SIMMONS COMICS ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 2 writer: Gene Simmons, Erik Hendrix, Tom Waltz, Sean Taylor artist: Yannis Roumboulias, Various Arcana Comics and Simmons Comics Group are proud to present this special anthology, featuring the second chapters of Zipper, Dominatrix, and Gene Simmons’ House of Horrors, as well as the second chapter of the first-ever crossover between Zipper and Dominatrix, The Slave Trade. Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 102 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Superhero Adventure, Horror KEY SELLING POINTS: Publisher: Arcana Studio IsBN: 1-77135-068-7 IsBN-13: 978-1-77135-068-6 Price: $19.95 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) • Created by Gene Simmons, Rock Icon and member of the band KISS. Release Date: 6/11/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Simmons Comics Anthology Volume 1 (ISBN 1-77135-066-0) New Releases July - Dec 2013 13 Arcana Studio THE 10TH MUSE VOLUME 1: THE IMAGE COMICS RUN PART 1 This critically acclaimed series, written by famed Marvel/DC writer Marv Wolfman, takes Greek mythology to a new level. Greek mythology has documented the nine Muses, the inspirational daughters of the almighty Zeus. But history forgot one — the Tenth Muse. Emma, Brett, and Dawn were the best of friends — until Emma disappeared, leaving only a note saying goodbye. Now, eight years later, Emma is back, without answers. What happened to Emma? What is her connection with Grayson Bishop and, most of all, how did ordinary Emma Sonnet become the mysterious Tenth Muse? writer: Marv Wolfman artist: Ken Lashley Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.25 x 10.25 Page Count: 104 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Arcana Studio IsBN: 1-927424-72-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-927424-72-8 Price: $14.95 (CAN: $16.50, £10.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 HEADSMASH Featuring a cover from the amazing Tim Bradstreet! In the lurid city of Ares, Smash is a trusted officer of the Horde, a brutal syndicate. As an angry orphan, he was hand-selected by Maurice, the Horde’s capo, to be groomed for leadership. After being sent on a mission to claim a powerful serum, Smash is left for dead, and his girlfriend and unborn baby are taken by the very group that he swore allegiance to. Now, he returns — armed with a serum that grants him superhuman strength, and a vow that he won’t rest until his family is safe and revenge is taken upon those who betrayed him! writer: Erik Hendrix, Vlad Yudin artist: Tim Bradstreet, Dwayne Harris Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 120 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure Publisher: Arcana Studio IsBN: 1-77135-162-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-77135-162-1 Price: $19.95 (CAN: $21.95, £14.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 SIMMONS COMICS ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 3 Arcana Comics and Simmons Comics Group are proud to present this special anthology, featuring the third chapters of Zipper, Dominatrix, and Gene Simmons House of Horrors, as well as the third and final chapter of the first-ever crossover between Zipper and Dominatrix, The Slave Trade. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Featuring characters created by KISS icon Gene Simmons, Music and Pop Culture Legend. writer: Gene Simmons, Erik Hendrix, Sean Taylor, Tom Waltz artist: Jim Balent, Casey Maloney, Flavio Hoffe, Esteve Polls Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 134 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Superhero Adventure, Horror Publisher: Arcana Studio IsBN: 1-77135-070-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-77135-070-9 Price: $19.95 (CAN: $21.95, £14.99) Release Date: 8/27/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Simmons Comics Anthology Volume 1 (ISBN 1-77135-066-0), Simmons Comics Anthology Volume 2 (ISBN 1-77135-068-7) New Releases July - Dec 2013 14 Arcana Studio Archaia Black Label WORTH writer: Aubrey Sitterson artist: Chris Moreno Roddenberry Entertainment and Arcana Comics Present Worth! A has-been super-human, whose ability has been rendered obsolete by the evolution of human society, finds redemption and self-worth while attempting to explore the circumstances of what happens when a superhero can no longer be super. Format: Hardcover, Full Color Page Count: 128 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Science Fiction, Superhero Adventure KEY SELLING POINTS: Publisher: Arcana Studio IsBN: 1-77135-160-8 IsBN-13: 978-1-77135-160-7 Price: $24.95 (CAN: $27.50, £18.99) • Created by Roddenberry Entertainment (Star Trek, Days Missing, Earth: Final Conflict) Release Date: 8/13/2013 DEAD RECKONING VOLUME 1: CONTAGION Minneapolis Police Officer Ryan Gavin has been thrust into the very beginning of a zombie apocalypse, where the dead are tearing the living, limb-from-limb. However, things go from bad to worse, when his brother-in-law is bitten by one of the infected, forcing Ryan to make a decision that could either save one life — or end them all! writer: Z.M. Thomas artist: Cliff Richards, Cris Bolson Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.25 x 10.25 Page Count: 130 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Horror, Action/Adventure Publisher: Arcana Studio IsBN: 1-77135-120-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-77135-120-1 Price: $19.95 (CAN: $19.95, £14.99) Release Date: 9/15/2013 RUBICON Five paramilitary Navy SEAL operators defend the residents of a remote mountain farming village in Afghanistan from attacks by marauding Taliban. Led by the war-weary Hector, the operators and villagers form mutual bonds of honor and respect leading up to a climactic battle where the “Lions of Panjshir” are desperately outnumbered. Based on a story concept by Christopher McQuarrie, screenwriter of The Usual Suspects and director of the recent feature film Jack Reacher, this modern re-imagining of Akira Kurosawa’s classic Seven Samurai set within the lens of the current Afghan conflict is given dramatic authenticity by co-writers Mark Long (The Silence of Our Friends, Shrapnel) and Dan Capel (founding member of SEAL Team Six), and includes a forward by first command officer of SEAL Team Six, military consultant Richard Marcinko. This deluxe limited edition hardcover comes packed with a sealed envelope containing story-related artifacts and documents pulled from within the world of Rubicon, expanding on the events in an interactive, puzzle-like fashion. writer: Mark Long, Christopher McQuarrie, Dan Capel artist: Mario Stilla Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 136 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Drama Publisher: Archaia Black Label IsBN: 1-936393-97-2 IsBN-13: 978-1-936393-97-8 Price: $24.95 (CAN: $27.50, £18.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • Produced and co-written by Dan Capel, founding member of SEAL Team 6 • Co-written by Christopher McQuarrie, screenwriter of The Usual Suspects, Mission: Impossible 5, and Jack The Giant Slayer. • Comes packaged with limited-edition Rubicon artifacts from the world of the book, supplementing the story through unique narrative connections that deepen the reading experience. New Releases July - Dec 2013 15 Archaia Entertainment, LLC CLASSIC SPACE: 1999 – TO EVERYTHING THAT WAS: SELECTED REMASTERED WORKS The sci-fi classic series continues! September 13th: 1999 — when an atomic accident causes the moon to be blown out of orbit and hurled into the unknown, the survivors of the lunar base stationed there launch towards their destiny — and adventures — across the stars! Set in the continuity of the original series, Classic Space: 1999 — To Everything That Was fills in the gap between the first and second seasons of the gothic science fiction television series Space: 1999, offering an exciting narrative of events that occurred “behind the scenes.” This collection is a celebration of the Space: 1999 comics of yesteryear, reprinting the best of the Charlton Comics series, the British Look-In issues and Annuals, with remastered and unpublished works by comic book legends such as Gray Morrow (Man-Thing, Tarzan, Buck Rogers), John Byrne(X-men, Fantastic Four), Joe Staton (Green Lantern, Superboy), and more. A labor of love, Classic Space: 1999 — To Everything That Was utilizes over a dozen rare Space: 1999 painted artworks as chapter breaks, and is adorned by a previously unpublished Gray Morrow Space: 1999 cover painting, originally intended for the next issue of the 1977 cancelled Charlton comic series run and only seen print in the late ‘70s as a puzzle, now beautifully restored! writer: Andrew E. C. Gaska artist: Gray Morrow, Vicente Alcazar, John Byrne, Mike Noble, David Hueso, Miki Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 304 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Archaia Entertainment, LLC IsBN: 1-936393-95-6 IsBN-13: 978-1-936393-95-4 Price: $29.95 (CAN: $32.99, £22.50) Release Date: 5/28/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • A revitalized retro classic science fiction series from the 1970s. • The first time these classic 1970s works have ever been collected. • Contains remastered and expanded classic comic imagery from comics legends Gray Morrow, John Bryne, Joe Staton, and more. • SPACE: 1999 was created by Gerry Anderson. SIEGFRIED VOLUME 2: THE VALYKRIE writer: Alex Alice artist: Alex Alice A hero is born of Man and Valkyrie! In this second volume of the three-part story inspired by Wagner’s classic opera The Ring of the Nibelung, Siegfried sets off from his safe, forest home to find the world of men. With Mime as his reluctant guide, Siegfried plunges headlong into the dangers of the swamp of the sorcerer Volva, where he learns of his destiny to confront the dragon Fafnir! Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 144 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Fantasy, Action/Adventure Written and illustrated by Alex Alice (Le Troisieme Testament), this lush hardcover masterpiece brings the epic saga to life in feature-quality illustration. Publisher: Archaia Entertainment, LLC IsBN: 1-936393-79-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-936393-79-4 Price: $24.95 (CAN: $27.50, £18.99) KEY SELLING POINTS: Release Date: 5/21/2013 • Alex Alice previously illustrated the French fantasy comic Le Troisieme Testament. • Alex Alice has begun work on an animated feature film version of the trilogy. New Releases July - Dec 2013 selected Previous Volumes: Siegfried Volume 1 (ISBN 1-936393-45-X) 16 Archaia Entertainment, LLC THE REASON FOR DRAGONS Wendell is a high school outcast who lives a lonely, suburban existence, losing himself in books in order to avoid his distant, motorcycle-riding stepfather, Ted. When the school bullies convince Wendell to venture into the forest around their neighborhood and explore the long-abandoned Renaissance Faire grounds they all believe to be haunted, Wendell is surprised to find a man living in the barn — and even more surprised by the man himself. His new acquaintance seems the definition of crackpot, believing himself to be a medieval knight named Sir Habersham, tasked with the duty of slaying the dragon he insists is wandering the woods. But when Wendell starts hearing rumblings — and listening to Habersham’s stories — he starts to wonder if, perhaps, it could all be true. In a heartfelt coming-of age story, Wendell must defy logic in order to follow his heart. writer: Chris Northrop artist: Jeff Stokely Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 6.5 x 10.25 Page Count: 128 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Archaia Entertainment, LLC IsBN: 1-936393-74-3 IsBN-13: 978-1-936393-74-9 Price: $19.95 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 6/11/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • Introduction by creator Sean Murphy (American Vampire). CYBORG 009 Shotaro Ishinomori’s popular manga classic is reimagined for a new generation! Awakening in a futurist military installation with no memory of who he is or how he got there, a young man known only as CYBORG 009 has been stripped by his captors not only his freedom, but also his humanity. His body augmented by cybernetic technology, CYBORG 009 joins forces with eight other men and women, CYBORG 001-008, and set off on a journey to learn the truth of why they were turned into weapons of mass destruction, and to prevent a conflict that could very well be the start of World War III! Written by F.J. DeSanto (The Spirit, Insurgent) and Bradley Cramp (Gattaca, Lord of War) and stunningly illustrated by Marcus To (Batwing, Huntress, Red Robin) and Ian Herring (Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand), Archaia and Ishimori Productions are proud to present this incredible new take on one of the most famous manga titles of all time, created by legendary artist Shotaro Ishinomori! Featuring an exclusive afterward exploring the history of Cyborg 009 and the artistic legacy of prolific manga legend Shotaro Ishinomori, this hardcover volume features a transparent cover that gives the reader a glimpse inside the Cyborg team’s mechanically augmented bodies. writer: F.J. DeSanto, Bradley Cramp, Shotaro Ishinomori artist: Marcus To, Ian Herring Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 120 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Superheroes, Science Fiction Publisher: Archaia Entertainment, LLC IsBN: 1-936393-94-8 IsBN-13: 978-1-936393-94-7 Carton Qty: 20 Price: $19.95 (CAN: $21.95, £14.95) Release Date: 8/13/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • Featuring an exclusive afterword exploring the history of Cyborg 009 and the artistic legacy of manga legend Shotaro Ishinomori. • Part of a global re-launch of the Cyborg 009 property by Ishimori Productions, which includes a new deal with Comixology to digitally re-publish the entire original manga series. • The original Cyborg 009 manga has sold over 250 million copies worldwide, with multiple cartoons and feature films based on the property produced over the last 30 years. • A new Cyborg 009 animated movie, RE: Cyborg 009, was produced in Japan by Production IG and released to critical acclaim last year. New Releases July - Dec 2013 17 Archaia Entertainment, LLC GUNNERKRIGG COURT VOLUME 4: MATERIA The fourth volume in the ever-popular Gunnerkrigg Court series, based on Tom Siddell’s hit webcomic! Annie returns from the forest and begins her third year at the Court. Her experience has left her changed, causing Kat to worry as they both struggle to find their place while their life changes around them. Together with their friends, they start to form a plan of action to deal with the tortured ghost they encountered the previous year, and in doing so, help Robot and Shadow form a new bond after a terrible accident. Annie continues to develop her powers and even takes part in a class full of former-fairies and animals, while Kat uncovers the mysteries of the ancient Court robots. Meanwhile, the search for the next Court Medium is drawing to a close, bringing with it new dangers and new revelations about the people Annie and Kat have met. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Wednesday Addams meets Harry Potter! • Gunnerkrigg Court is a very popular and successful Webcomic with a built-in fanbase of thousands. • Gunnerkrigg Court has won two Web Cartoonist’s Choice Awards, including Best Newcomer in 2006 and Best Dramatic Comic in 2008. It also won ForeWord Magazine’s Gold Award as Graphic Novel of the Year in 2008. JIM HENSON’S THE STORYTELLER SC Now in paperback! When people told themselves their past with stories, explained their present with stories, foretold the future with stories...the best place by the fire was kept for...The Storyteller! Archaia and The Jim Henson Company are proud to present all-new tales of fantastic wonder and extraordinary myth, as told from the tongue of The Storyteller and his loyal canine companion! Witness worded wonderment from a cavalcade of crafty creators, including Roger Langridge (The Muppet Show Comic), Marjorie Liu (Black Widow), Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Artifacts), Jeff Parker (Hulk, Thunderbolts), Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (Jonah Hex), Jim McCann (Return of the Dapper Men), J.L. Meyer (Lady Pendragon), Tom Fowler (Green Arrow, Batman), Chris Eliopoulos (Pet Avengers), Colleen Coover (Spider-Man), Janet K. Lee (Emma), and many more! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Based on the late 1980s, live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson, starring John Hurt. • Includes a never-before-seen story adapted from a screenplay by The Storyteller’s original author, Academy Award Winner Anthony Minghella (The English Patient)! THE THRILLING ADVENTURE HOUR Based on the popular Hollywood stage show and Nerdist Industry podcast, The Thrilling Adventure Hour is a rip-roaring adventure anthology in the tradition of old-time radio serials, brought to you by a carnival of Hollywood and comic’s finest! In a timeless collection of original genre tales that harken back to the heyday of old-time radio entertainment, The Thrilling Adventure Hour brings to life the wild and wonderful worlds and characters serialized on stage by co-creators Ben Acker and Ben Blacker, and performed regularly by fan-favorite actors and comedians such as Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Busy Philipps, Nathan Fillion, Linda Cardellini, Patton Oswalt, Neil Patrick Harris, and many, many more. And now those serialized characters will come to life on the pages of this hardcover anthology featuring all-new stories from the worlds of the TAH universe by top artists from the comics community! Each stand-alone tale celebrates and reinvigorates a new genre from the radio comedies of yesteryear, including science fiction, fantasy, westerns, superheroes, horror, war dramas, and many more. A unique, timey-wimey blend of silver age pulp and post-modern pop, this one-of-a-kind anthology promises something for everyone as this cult phenomenon jumps off the proscenium stage and onto the page for the first time in over eight years and 100+ consecutive shows around the globe! writer: Tom Siddell artist: Tom Siddell Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 5.25 x 8.25 Page Count: 336 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Fantasy, Action/Adventure Publisher: Archaia Entertainment, LLC IsBN: 1-936393-99-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-936393-99-2 Price: $26.95 (CAN: $29.99, £19.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Gunnerkrigg Court Volume 1: Orientation (ISBN 1-932386-343), Gunnerkrigg Court Volume 2: Research (ISBN 1-932386-77-7), Gunnerkrigg Court Volume 3: Reason (ISBN 1-936393-23-9) writer: Katie Cook, Colleen Coover, Nate Cosby, Chris Eliopoulos, Susan Kodieck, Roger Langridge, Marjorie Liu, Ron Marz, Anthony Minghella, Anne Mountfield, Jeff Parker, Paul Tobin artist: Dennis Calero, Katie Cook, Colleen Coover, Ronan Cliquet, Chris Eliopoulos, Tom Fowler, Mitch Gerads, Roger Langridge, Janet Lee, Mike Maihack, Jennifer Meyer, David Petersen, Craig Rousseau, Evan Shaner Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 112 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Archaia Entertainment, LLC IsBN: 1-936393-98-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-936393-98-5 Price: $14.95 (CAN: $16.50, £10.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Jim Henson’s The Storyteller HC (ISBN 1-936393-24-7) writer: Ben Acker, Ben Blacker artist: Tom Fowler, Randy Bishop, Chris Moreno, Jeff Stokely, Lar deSouza, Evan Larson, Natalie Nourigat, Evan Shaner, Joanna Estep, Joel Priddy Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 7.25 x 11.25 Page Count: 136 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Action/Adventure, Humor Publisher: Archaia Entertainment, LLC IsBN: 1-936393-96-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-936393-96-1 Price: $19.95 (CAN: $21.95, £14.99) Release Date: 8/27/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • One of the most popular podcasts on the Nerdist network (a subsidiary of Legendary Pictures, and one of the most popular YouTube channels on the internet for geek news and original content). • 100+ consecutive sold-out monthly shows in Los Angeles over the past eight years. New Releases July - Dec 2013 18 Archaia Entertainment, LLC Automatic Pictures Publishing COW BOY VOLUME 2: UNCONQUERABLE In this follow-up volume to Nate (Pigs, Jim Henson’s The Storyteller) Cosby and Chris (Franklin Richards, Misery Loves Sherman) Eliopoulos’s popular Cow Boy, young Boyd Linney continues along the dusty trail in search of even more of his wicked kinfolk, accompanied by his trusty steed and popgun. Not so much a coming-of-age story as a growing-up tale, his adventures go beyond the rootin’, tootin’ wild ruckus of the West, tip-toeing into territory that some might even call “poignant”. writer: Nate Cosby artist: Chris Eliopoulos Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 96 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Western Publisher: Archaia Entertainment, LLC IsBN: 1-939867-00-2 IsBN-13: 978-1-939867-00-1 Price: $10.95 (CAN: $12.50, £8.50) Release Date: 9/4/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Cow Boy: A Boy and His Horse (ISBN 1-936393-67-0) SPERA VOLUME 3 Exiled princesses Pira and Lono travel to avoid the clutches of Pira’s mother, the Evil Queen. Obtaining jobs as adventurers, the two best friends set out on a series of quests that land them in perhaps more excitement than they’d bargained for. This lush hardcover series collects and remasters the ongoing adventures, written by creator Josh Tierney and illustrated by a rotating collection of some of the finest sequential artists on the web. The series, which first began as a popular webcomic, brings artists together from around the globe to showcase their talents as some of the premier fantasy artists in the industry, and Volume 3 is no exception! Featuring artwork from Cory Godbey, Michael Dialynas, Afu Chan, Meg Gandy, Amei Zhao, and Sam Bosma, Spera Volume 3 will transport you to a colorful world of wonder and excitement! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Nominated for Yalsa’s 2013 Great Graphic Novels for Teens. • Includes four chapters, as well as a host of short stories and bonus material from acclaimed international artists. HATTER M VOLUME 4: ZEN OF WONDER HARDCOVER Royal Bodyguard Hatter Madigan’s search takes an unexpected detour in the Zen of Wonder when he travels ‘within’ guided by a mischievous and often maddening young girl named Nekko. Nekko’s origin is a Zen mystery, but her devotion to Hatter’s quest to find the lost Princess is unwavering. After Nekko leads him on a fearless chase across the rooftops of 1871 San Francisco, Hatter must acknowledge her as a teacher! Available in a softcover edition [978-0-9818737-8-7 / $14.95 (CAN: $16.50, £10.99)] writer: Josh Tierney artist: Michael Dialynas, Cory Godbey, Afu Chan, Meg Gandy, Amai Zhao, Sam Bosma Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 176 Recommended age: Young Adult Publisher: Archaia Entertainment, LLC IsBN: 1-939867-01-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-939867-01-8 Price: $24.95 (CAN: $27.50, £18.99) Release Date: 9/25/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Spera Volume 1 (ISBN 1-936393-30-1), Spera Volume 2 (ISBN 1-936393-76-X) writer: Frank Beddor, Liz Cavalier artist: Sami Makkonen Format: Hardcover, Full Color Page Count: 141 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Automatic Pictures Publishing IsBN: 0-9818737-7-4 IsBN-13: 978-0-9818737-7-0 Price: $24.99 (CAN: $27.50, £18.99) Release Date: 6/11/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Hatter M Volume 1: Far From Wonder (ISBN 0-9818737-6-6), Hatter M Volume 2: Mad With Wonder (ISBN 0-98187371-5), Hatter M Volume 3: The Nature of Wonder (ISBN 0-9818737-4-X) New Releases July - Dec 2013 19 Digital Manga Publishing AI NO KUSABI THE SPACE BETWEEN VOLUME 8 (YAOI NOVEL) Riki’s stumbled his way into the upper class’s neighborhood?! Guy, who’s hot on his trail, is shocked to discover that Iason is Riki’s patron. However, before Riki’s eyes, Iason announces “Riki is my pet” in a display of dominion over him. Blinded by his jealousy, Gai kidnaps Riki and challenges Iason to a no-holds-barred confrontation. Master and pet...love forged in the bonds of a twisted relationship — this is the stunning conclusion of Ai no Kusabi! writer: Reiko Yoshihara Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Romance Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: JUNE IsBN: 1-56970-270-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-270-3 Price: $9.95 (CAN: $10.99, £7.50) Release Date: 8/13/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Ai No Kusabi The Space Between Volume 1: Stranger (Yaoi Novel) (ISBN 1-56970-782-0), Ai No Kusabi The Space Between Volume 2: Destiny (Yaoi Novel) (ISBN 1-56970-783-9), Ai No Kusabi The Space Between Volume 3: Nightmare (Yaoi Novel) (ISBN 1-56970784-7) ALICE THE 101ST VOLUME 3 writer: Chigusa Kawai artist: Chigusa Kawai Since the incident of Alice accidentally witnessing Vic kissing someone in the hallway, he can’t stop thinking about it. Meanwhile, preparation for the school’s music festival is on the way. Alice’s class has chosen Cinderella for the stage performance, but there is one little problem — he’s been asked to dress up as a girl for the role! Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Manga Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: DMP IsBN: 1-56970-290-X IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-290-1 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Alice the 101st Volume 1 (ISBN 1-56970-166-0), Alice the 101st Volume 2 (ISBN 1-56970-169-5) THE TYRANT FALLS IN LOVE VOLUME 8 (YAOI) Wounded by Souichi’s harsh words, Morinaga storms out of the house, deciding that he should leave Souichi for good! Souichi finds himself pondering his true feelings once more, and they’re bound to collide with Morinaga’s affections! How will the two of them solve this mess, and what does that mean for their relationship? KEY SELLING POINTS: • Much-anticipated finale of The Tyrant Falls in Love is finally here! writer: Hinako Takanaga artist: Hinako Takanaga Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Manga Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing IsBN: 1-56970-281-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-281-9 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 selected Previous Volumes: The Tyrant Falls In Love Volume 1 (Yaoi) (ISBN 1-56970-172-5), The Tyrant Falls In Love Volume 2 (Yaoi) (ISBN 1-56970-173-3), The Tyrant Falls In Love Volume 3 (Yaoi) (ISBN 1-56970-174-1) New Releases July - Dec 2013 42 Digital Manga Publishing WILD HONEY (YAOI) writer: Sei Takenaka artist: Sei Takenaka Hina’s giant secret is in jeopardy! He’s the head of a family who are descendants of the wolf, and not even his friends on the student council know his strange legacy. But when Hina starts sneaking out during the full moon, it’s only a matter of time before things get deliciously complicated! And what will happen if animal instinct finally overrides human control? Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Manga KEY SELLING POINTS: Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: June IsBN: 1-56970-292-6 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-292-5 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) • Wild Honey is a hot read from Sei Takenaka. • Wild Honey hides in the midnight shadows and hunts in the name of untamed romance! Release Date: 8/13/2013 JUICY CIDER (YAOI) writer: Rize Shinba artist: Rize Shinba Honor student Taka is hopelessly in love with his totally cute childhood friend, Ken. Always worried about Ken, Taka can never steal a kiss or make love. Though Taka is usually cool and composed, he doesn’t know how to get together with Ken! Imagine what their first time would be like..! Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Manga • A must-read for fans of Rize Shinba, this very sweet and lovely story is finally published — with lots of extras! Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: June IsBN: 1-56970-301-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-301-4 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) PRESIDENT MOMOI-KUN (YAOI) writer: Higashi Nishida artist: Higashi Nishida KEY SELLING POINTS: President Momoi is only interested in his leadership role ‘cause it’ll help him find a young, sexy boyfriend! But why is he constantly gazing at his colleague, the old and very married Director Watanabe? And what exactly does his massive company manufacture, anyway?! KEY SELLING POINTS: • President Momoi-kun splices together the silly and seductive in a masterful mix of crushes, courtship…and naughty “candid” photos. Release Date: 9/10/2013 Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Manga Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: June IsBN: 1-56970-294-2 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-294-9 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) Release Date: 9/10/2013 New Releases July - Dec 2013 43 Digital Manga Publishing PRICELESS HONEY (YAOI) writer: Shiuko Kano artist: Shiuko Kano A collection of stories featuring beautiful boys and striking art, Shiuko Kano’s Priceless Honey features one steamy one-shot after another. Suguri Nagisa, the custodian at an all-boys’ school, works at a secret — and quite risqué — part-time job. But what happens when a teacher from the school discovers “Call Boy” Nagisa? Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Manga KEY SELLING POINTS: • Fun, sexy, and fast-paced short stories make this manga hard to put down! Add to that the sleek and detailed art style of Shiuko Kano, author and artist of more than two dozen titles, and it’s easy to see why Priceless Honey has scored five-star reviews with Japanese manga readers. Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: June IsBN: 1-56970-293-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-293-2 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) Release Date: 9/10/2013 TAKASUGI-SAN’S OBENTO VOLUME 1 writer: Nozomi Yanahara artist: Nozomi Yanahara Harumi may be finished with graduate school, but he’s 31, unemployed, and not exactly living the dream! But when a beloved aunt passes away and leaves him in charge of his striking young cousin Kururi, Harumi suddenly feels his dull, depressing days take on an exciting new flavor. Can a hapless post-grad help a severely shy junior chef come out of her shell? And will the unlikely duo learn to both cook and live in sweet harmony? Format: Softcover, Black & White size: 5 x 7 Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Manga KEY SELLING POINTS: Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: DMP IsBN: 1-56970-299-3 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-299-4 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) • Takasugi-san’s Obento serves up bittersweet memories and savory surprises in a perfectly-presented feast! • In addition to her cute Obento, this series introduces readers to Japanese Obento and a few recipies; something everyone can enjoy and appreciate! • Nozomi Yanahara was the recipient of Japan’s most coveted manga award — The Best Artist of 2012. Release Date: 9/10/2013 A CENTURY OF TEMPTATION (YAOI) writer: Kairi Shimotsuki artist: Kairi Shimotsuki One fateful evening, as Sevi is coming home from a late night shift at the cafe where he works, he encounters Hornet, a lovely vampire — who also happens to be starving for hot blood after a rowdy night out with his vampire brethren. Hornet is suddenly seduced by the sweet smell of Sevi’s blood and cannot control his urge to get a taste! Fortunately, Hornet is allergic to human blood and cannot bite him. Instead, they must satisfy their lustful desires by “human ways” — sex, of course! Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Manga KEY SELLING POINTS: • Shimotsuki Kairi’s art style is simply breathtaking, with its vivid detail, masterful rendering of the beautiful bishounen body, and character designs that are certainly easy on the eyes, to say the least. New Releases July - Dec 2013 Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: June IsBN: 1-56970-304-3 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-304-5 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) Release Date: 10/8/2013 44 Digital Manga Publishing DEFLOWER THE BOSS Tomoe is a respectable president of his designing company, but from sheer (and strange) coincidence, at Tomoe’s 33rd birthday party, all his co-workers find out that he is actually still a virgin. Everybody is shocked at this fact since Tomoe seems to be the perfect man whom anybody would want to be with! After hearing about Tomoe’s surprising virginity, Koshimaru — a man who is both Tomoe’s best friend from college and business partner — begins to feel a certain attraction toward Tomoe. Is this the slightly awkward beginning to an intimate relationship? writer: Ayan Sakuragi artist: Ayan Sakuragi Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Manga Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: June IsBN: 1-56970-303-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-303-8 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) Release Date: 10/8/2013 LIES ARE A GENTLEMAN’S MANNERS (YAOI) Med school student Jonathan pockets psychotropic drugs from the university hospital and deals them to college students. But when he’s inevitably discovered by his professor, Paul Thomas Haskins, Jonathan must give up his body in exchange for the professor’s silence! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Lies Are a Gentleman’s Manners is the first book by cool and stylish stroke artist, Marta Matsuo. MR. MINI MART (YAOI) Meet “Mr. Mini-Mart,” Endou Nakaba — middle-school drop out, shut-in, and NEET — as he begins his very first job at a convenience store. Unfortunately, his temperamental co-worker, Yamai Kouhei, doesn’t make things easy on him. When Endou accidentally witnesses an unexpectedly sweeter side to Yamai, he discovers that his rude and loudmouthed co-worker might not be such a bad guy after all. Drawn to this new side of his co-worker, Endou looks past Yamai’s often-unpleasant attitude and tries to get to know him better. Will working together be only the start to a more involved relationship? writer: Marta Matsuo artist: Marta Matsuo Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Manga Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: June IsBN: 1-56970-296-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-296-3 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) Release Date: 10/8/2013 writer: Junko artist: Junko Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Manga Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: June IsBN: 1-56970-302-7 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-302-1 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) Release Date: 10/8/2013 New Releases July - Dec 2013 45 Digital Manga Publishing ALICE THE 101ST VOLUME 4 writer: Chigusa Kawai artist: Chigusa Kawai After witnessing Vick’s kiss, Alice can’t even look him in the eyes, but, while the situation between them grows more strained, the school prepares for its annual festival. Alice’s class is in charge of the main dramatic production, Cinderella — in which, of course, Alice must be the star! Between his relationship with Vick, practicing for the play, and having to wear a dress, Alice really seems to have his plate full in this fourth installment of Alice the 101st! Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Manga KEY SELLING POINTS: • Cute, funny, and just dramatic enough, Alice the 101st combines Chigusa Kawai’s artistic talent with a good balance of both the humorous and serious. Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: JUNE IsBN: 1-56970-291-8 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-291-8 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) Release Date: 11/12/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Alice the 101st Volume 1 (ISBN 1-56970-166-0), Alice the 101st Volume 2 (ISBN 1-56970-169-5), Alice the 101st Volume 3 (ISBN 1-56970-290-X) OTODAMA: VOICE FROM THE DEAD VOLUME 2 Kaname Otonashi is a man who is able to hear any sound, whether it’s made in the world of the living — or the dead! In this volume, Yasuhide Nagatsume (a.k.a Yasu) is the captain of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. While investigating a serial murder case, he meets Kaname, who is known by the police department as the “Ear of the Squad.” As the two men collaborate to hunt down the killer, they realize that Kaname’s beautiful sister, Yui, is the killer’s next target. In the meantime, as Yasu and Yui spend more time together, the two begin developing feelings for one another — but can this story really have a happy ending? writer: Youka Nitta artist: Youka Nitta Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Manga Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: June IsBN: 1-56970-295-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-295-6 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) Release Date: 11/12/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • This book illustrates the prelude to the main Otodama series and elaborates on the case six years ago that brought Kaname and Yasu together. selected Previous Volumes: Otodama: Voice from the Dead Volume 1 (ISBN 1-56970-087-7) ITAZURA NA KISS VOLUME 10 writer: Kaoru Tada artist: Kaoru Tada There is never a calm moment for Kokoko’s life and family! Graduating from the university isn’t easy with all the commotion either! Naoki is about to get his medical degree and he receives a job offer — but it’s thousands of miles away from Kotoko! Normally she won’t worry much about her husband going away, but this time, a new nemesis comes into play and tries to steal him away! What is Kotoko to do!? Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 250 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Manga KEY SELLING POINTS: • DMP’s hilarious comedy series, Itazura Na Kiss, keeps up the momentum and heat for the season! Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: DMP IsBN: 1-56970-277-2 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-277-2 Price: $16.95 (CAN: $18.99, £12.99) Release Date: 12/10/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Itazura Na Volume 1 (ISBN 1-56970-131-8), Itazura Na Volume 2 (ISBN 1-56970-136-9), Itazura Na Volume 3 (ISBN 1-56970-171-7), Itazura Na Volume 4 (ISBN 1-56970-191-1), Itazura Na Volume 5 (ISBN 1-56970-192-X) New Releases July - Dec 2013 Kiss Kiss Kiss Kiss Kiss 46 Digital Manga Publishing Dynamite Entertainment TAKASUGI-SAN’S OBENTO VOLUME 2 Harumi Takasugi is 31 years old, single, and can’t seem to find a permanent job. But when his cousin Kururi’s mother dies in an unfortunate accident, it’s suddenly up to him to take care of the orphaned 12-year-old even though he didn’t even know she existed! Kururi is an odd child, antisocial and stubborn, but she used to love the bento boxes that her mother made her. In an attempt to overcome the difficulties between them and live up to being a good guardian, Harumi takes up cooking. Even though he isn’t very good at it at first, his heart is in the right place, and the two begin their new life together as an odd little family in this installment of Nozomi Yanahara’s heartfelt, slice-of-life series. KEY SELLING POINTS: writer: Nozomi Yanahara artist: Nozomi Yanahara Format: Softcover, Black & White Page Count: 200 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Manga Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: DMP IsBN: 1-56970-305-1 IsBN-13: 978-1-56970-305-2 Price: $12.95 (CAN: $14.50, £9.99) Release Date: 12/10/2013 • Author Nozomi Yanahara’s series, Takasugi-San’s Obento, was the recipient of Japan’s Best New artist award, manga division, in 2012. • Includes real recipes for traditional Japanese obento and tips of how to make obento. selected Previous Volumes: Takasugi-San’s Obento Volume 1 (ISBN 1-56970-299-3) ARMY OF DARKNESS OMNIBUS VOLUME 3 TP writer: James Kuhoric, Mike Raicht artist: Scott Cohn, Dave Simons, Pablo Marcos, Mario Gully Hail to the Third Omnibus, Baby! Dynamite’s Army of Darkness saga, based on the cult hit Army of Darkness movie, continues with 15 issues (#13-27) of Ash-tastic madness! More Ash! More chainsaw hand! More shotgun blasts! More deadites! More... Chosen Ones? Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 360 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Horror Featuring stories written by Mike Raicht (Stuff of Legend, Dark Shadows) and Jim Kuhoric (Dead Irons, Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash) with art by Scott Cohn, Mario Gully, Dave Simons, and Pablo Marcos, these tales of heroism gone horribly wrong are sure to amaze and delight those looking for a little fun mixed in with their bloody horror. All of this with a dash of Ash style. Buy this omnibus! That would be shopping Smart. S-Mart. Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-397-7 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-397-1 Price: $29.99 (CAN: $32.99, £22.50) Release Date: 5/7/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Army of Darkness Omnibus Volume 1 (ISBN 1-60690-100-1), Army of Darkness Omnibus Volume 2 (ISBN 1-60690274-1) DARK SHADOWS / VAMPIRELLA TP writer: Marc Andreyko artist: Patrick Berkenkotter, Jose Malaga Two legendary vampires meet for the first time in this epic crossover! Investigating a series of disappearances and murders puts Barnabas Collins and Vampirella on a collision course with each other! Can these two very different vampire heroes set aside their mutual distrust and team up to bring down the notorious and brutal “Big Apple Butcher,” or will their bloodthirsty natures destroy them before they can solve the crimes? And who — or what — is pulling the strings of the “Butcher”? The answer is an evil older than Barnabas and Vampi combined! All this, plus appearances by Quentin Collins and Pantha! Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 112 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Horror Critically acclaimed writer Marc Andreyko (along with artists Patrick Berkenkotter and Jose Malaga) brings them all together in an adventure that can only be described as a bloody, and we mean very bloody, good time! Collecting the 5 issue mini-series along with a complete cover gallery. New Releases July - Dec 2013 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-395-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-395-7 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 5/28/2013 47 Dynamite Entertainment PATHFINDER VOLUME 1: DARK WATERS RISING HC Valeros the warrior can rely on his sword arm and his friends — the mysterious and beautiful sorcerer Seoni, the quick-witted elven rogue Merisiel, knowledgeable and powerful wizard Ezren, the well-traveled dwarven ranger Harsk, and courageous cleric Kyra — but nothing can prepare him for the dangers that lurk ahead. The scattered and chaotic goblin tribes of Varisia are changing, growing in power, and unifying in ways no one has ever seen before. At the heart of this strange evolution is an ancient evil force looking to establish itself anew in the world of Golarion. Paizo’s incredible award-winning fantasy world, fiction line, and tabletop RPG is now the ultimate fantasy comic from Dynamite Entertainment. With an action-packed story written by Jim Zub (Street Fighter Legends, Skullkickers) and incredibly detailed artwork by newcomer Andrew Huerta, this first volume introduces readers to a richly envisioned fantasy world filled with compelling characters and impressive sights. writer: Jim Zub artist: Andrew Huerta Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 160 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-392-6 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-392-6 Price: $29.99 (CAN: $32.99, £22.50) Release Date: 5/28/2013 This beautiful, oversized hardcover collects the first six issues of the comic series and includes more than 30 pages of encounters, characters, and world detail for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, including a brand-new poster map of the region explored in the Pathfinder comic! KEY SELLING POINTS: • “Andrew Huerta expertly brings the moments of Pathfinder to glorious life in every panel.” — Ain’t It Cool News • “This is one entertaining read and a more than welcome entry in the fantasy comic genre. Dynamite has a strong team on this book.” — Newsarama • “Jim Zub is quickly becoming one my favorite comic book writers.” — One Geek Nation • “The dialogue is all very natural and the storytelling pace is top notch.” — Fanboy Buzz PROPHECY TP The biggest crossover event ever from Dynamite Entertainment stars an astounding array of characters who must form an uneasy alliance and save the world from the Mayan doomsday prophecy! From swing-wielding woman warriors to mad scientists, from vampire vixens to undead overlords, Prophecy has everything ... and then some! When flame-haired warrior Red Sonja follows sorcerer Kulan Gath through time from the barbaric Hyborian Age, she unleashes a chain of events that will put her side-by-side with an unprecedented gathering of characters: Dracula, Vampirella, Pantha, Athena, Eva, Herbert West Re-Animator, and Ash from “Army of Darkness.” Even Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Alan Quatermain get in on the action! Collecting the 7-issue mini-series, plus character bios, and all covers by Paul Renaud in one complete volume. writer: Ron Marz artist: Walter Geovanni Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 152 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Superhero Adventure Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-399-3 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-399-5 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 5/21/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • “This is a cheesecake book with high concept and plenty of characters we already love, and it lives up to that selling line.” — www.comicbookresources.com • “Crossovers usually dictate a strong understanding of the past events and the characters to get what’s going on, but not here; rather, you can read this comic and still enjoy it immensely, without ever having read a Red Sonja book. It’s all a credit to the writing of Ron Marz, who makes each character sparkle with some new level of individuality.” — www.aintitcool.com New Releases July - Dec 2013 48 Dynamite Entertainment THE LONE RANGER: SNAKE OF IRON TP The Lone Ranger and Tonto ride once again in this classic western tale set against the cruel backdrop of winter on the badlands of North Texas. Acting alone, the Ranger takes it upon himself to stand in the way of Kiowa war parties who have broken from their reservation in Oklahoma. If the renegades make it far enough into Texas and meet up with their Comanche brothers, then the entire Lone Star State will become a battlefield! Gunfights, chases, packs of wolves, murderous Comancheros, cavalry charges, daring escapes, treachery, and the wildest animal ever to roam the Wild West all feature in this ripping yarn of frontier justice with the most famous fictional lawman of them all. Chuck Dixon has written most of comic books’ legendary characters from Batman and Robin to Superman and the Punisher. KEY SELLING POINTS: • “Acclaimed writer Chuck Dixon takes on The Lone Ranger! It really reminds me of a classic episode of the TV series, but with a wider scope to it. As always, Esteve Polls is a great artist.” — Geeks of Doom • “An extremely well-done book with beautiful panels, fantastic writing, and an engrossing setting.” — majorspoilers.com • “Writer Chuck Dixon has a firm grasp on these characters. Snake of Iron has been a really good read and is recommended if you’re a fan of the title character. Even if you’re not, it proves to be a great read anyway. 4.5 of 5 stars.” — unleashthefanboy.com • “Topical relevancy in a cowboy comic book!” — thelotteryparty.com DAMSELS VOLUME 1 TP Once upon a time, the princesses of classic fairytales banded together to save their kingdoms from war! Rapa, a redheaded girl with a fiery spirit and lost memories, discovers a conspiracy that threatens the peace among all the mythical creatures of the land. Joined by the Little Mermaid, the Frog Prince, and Red Riding Hood, Rapa journeys through fabled forests and legendary realms on a quest to foil the scheme! Who has stolen the identities of Rapunzel, Belle, and Talia, the beloved heroines, and plot to destroy all the Faerie races? As an added bonus, Damsels includes “Behind the Magic,” a collection of whimsical prose tales from The Brothers Grimm and 1,001 Arabian Nights! writer: Chuck Dixon artist: Esteve Polls Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 92 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Western Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-396-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-396-4 Price: $16.99 (CAN: $18.99, £12.99) Release Date: 5/7/2013 selected Previous Volumes: The Lone Ranger Volume 1: Now & Forever (ISBN 1-933305-401), The Lone Ranger Volume 2: Lines Not Crossed (ISBN 1-933305-70-3) writer: John Reppion, Leah Moore artist: Aneke Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-407-8 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-407-7 Price: $24.99 (CAN: $27.50, £18.99) Release Date: 6/18/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • “There’s been a rash of fairytales-in-the-real-world of late… but this is not that. This is closer to Shrek, just not so played for laughs. And rather than stories trying to play their way out, we instead have characters trying to make their own way in the world, while kings, queens, and princesses get on with whatever they get on with.” — Bleeding Cool • “A wonderful and colorful world... that feels like it has depth and history to it, with a lot of room for the (store) to stretch its legs.” — Panels and Poly • “A remarkable job of creating a richly realized fairy tale world that manages to avoid most of the genre’s more obvious clichés and uses its characters in surprising ways. Damsels is a fantasy likely to appeal to the widest possible audience.” — ICv2 • “Damsels is not your grandma’s Renaissance Faire… unless, of course, she happens to have endless reserves of energy!” — Geeks of Doom • “Absolutely beautiful.” — MoustacheRobot New Releases July - Dec 2013 49 Dynamite Entertainment RED SONJA: ATLANTIS RISES TP writer: Luke Lieberman artist: Max Dunbar In Red Sonja: Atlantis Rises, the sorceror Thulsa Doom’s cursed hand sunk Atlantis beneath the waves many eons ago. Now that same evil hand brings it back from the depths, and wields it as his tool of vengence against the world. Only Red Sonja can protect Hyborea from the power of Atlantis, but then, who will protect Atlantis from the power of Thulsa Doom? Kingdoms will fall and the oceans will spill over the earth — va second great cataclysm is upon us! Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 92 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Collecting the 4-issue mini-series in one volume along with complete cover gallery. Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-394-2 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-394-0 Price: $16.99 (CAN: $18.99, £12.99) Release Date: 6/18/2013 RED SONJA: SHE-DEVIL WITH A SWORD TP VOL 11 SCHOOLS OF WAR TP In the mysterious land of Stygia, where the glistening sands hide dark sorcery and serpent gods, the warrior Red Sonja quests for the cursed Horn of Nergal — not for glory or profit, but by the command of the scheming witch Azenathi. To save her friends from certain death at the witch’s hands, Sonja must recover the ancient, destructive artifact from fabled Kheshatta, a city of magicians buried beneath the desert dunes. Surrounded by a cabal of zealots, the She-Devil with a Sword must face her greatest adversary yet: a deadly doppelgänger who shares her form, mirrors her martial skill, and knows no mercy! Bonus material includes an extensive cover gallery featuring all the variant cover artwork from issues #61-66 of the Red Sonja comic book series. KEY SELLING POINTS: • “Intense action that would make any comic book fan proud!” — One Geek Nation • “The story is pure enjoyment. Artist Walter Geovani sure knows how to draw beautiful women in action poses. He’s a great fit for this book, perfectly executing both anatomy and storytelling. Also, his renderings of architecture are amazing.” — Geeks of Doom THE LONE RANGER VOLUME 6: NATIVE GROUND TP Every Lone Ranger fan knows the origin of the West’s most iconic hero: John Reid was discovered, near death after an ambush that killed his father and brother, by the lone Indian brave Tonto. Until now, the question of how and why Tonto came to be roaming the west alone has gone unanswered. “Native Ground” provides those answers. For the first time, in an epic tale of tragic loss and redemption, Tonto’s past will be revealed. A legendary friendship will be redefined, and blood will soak the dirt of the native grounds of the old west. Collecting issues #7-12 of The Lone Ranger Volume 2, plus all Francesco Francavilla’s covers, in one volume. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Disney’s The Lone Ranger movie featuring Johnny Depp in theaters July 3, 2013! • “Writer Ande Parks does it again! JUST when you think he’s not going to be able to top the last issue, he easily does. Artist Esteve Polls, yet again, turns in another stellar issue. PACKED with detail and oozing beauty, this fantastic, lush art is quickly becoming the norm. I really enjoyed this issue and the origin of Tonto storyline. VERY highly recommended.” — www.geeksofdoom.com New Releases July - Dec 2013 writer: Eric Trautmann artist: Walter Geovanni Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-409-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-409-1 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 6/18/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Red Sonja: SheDevil with a Sword TP Vol 1 (ISBN 1-93330511-8), Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword TP Vol 8 (ISBN 1-60690-063-3), Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword TP Vol 9 Machines of Empire TP (ISBN 1-60690-112-5), Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword TP Vol 10 Machines of Empire TP (ISBN 1-60690-316-0) writer: Ande Parks artist: Esteve Polls Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Western Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-401-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-401-5 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 6/11/2013 selected Previous Volumes: The Lone Ranger Volume 1: Now & Forever (ISBN 1-933305-401), The Lone Ranger Volume 2: Lines Not Crossed (ISBN 1-933305-70-3) 50 Dynamite Entertainment VOLTRON VOLUME 2 TP Can the Voltron Force pilots survive their deadliest challenge yet: the menace of five evil lions, capable of forming an exact copy of Voltron? It’s been ten months since the death of the nefarious King Zarkon and the fall of Planet Doom. Now, Prince Lotar — heir to Zarkon’s throne and one of the galaxy’s most wanted terrorists — has returned with a promise to disarm his forces and make peace. While the Galaxy Alliance welcomes him with diplomacy, Commander Keith Kogane can’t shake the feeling that something is wrong... a suspicion proven correct when a near-indestructible Voltron double appears and lays waste to Earth’s moon! How will Keith convince his friends that Lotar is responsible, when Planet Doom itself is the evil Voltron’s next target? writer: Brandon Thomas artist: Ariel Padilla, Steven Harris Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Movie/TV-Related Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-411-6 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-411-4 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 6/11/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • “A great read and I recommend a look-see to all lovers of Voltron.” — One Geek Nation • “Startling revelations and violent repercussions that should have fans eagerly talking.” — Unleash the Fanboy • “A most spectacular job in really fleshing out the characters, in this highly respected, modernized update of the classic franchise.” — Comic Hype WARLORD OF MARS VOLUME 3 TP John Carter has freed Mars from Issus, the false goddess whose tyranny once ruled the entire planet... but at a great personal cost. Dejah Thoris, his beloved princess, was taken by Matai Shang, a renegade priest determined to avenge the planet’s shattered religion. Activating a doomsday device to destroy the fragile Martian atmosphere, Shang flees into the unknown regions of the north. Carter, aided by his son Carthoris and trusted alien pet Woola, must unite the many races of Mars — despite the ages of distrust and open warfare among them — for the singular purpose of averting Judgment Day! KEY SELLING POINTS: • John Carter remains one of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ most popular creations, a science fiction hero celebrating 100 years in print. • “The suspense is killing me... this series is a must-read!” — One Geek Nation • “Leandro Oliveira’s art is particularly gorgeous. Solid pulp action!” — Major Spoilers • “It’s a grand pulp story, masterfully adapted and brought to life. What more do you want?” — JComReader selected Previous Volumes: Voltron Volume 1: The Sixth Pilot TP (ISBN 1-60690-334-9), Voltron Year One TP (ISBN 1-60690-365-9) writer: Arvid Nelson artist: Daniel Sampere, Stefano Martino, Leandro Oliviera Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 168 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-408-6 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-408-4 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 6/18/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Warlord of Mars TP (ISBN 1-60690-206-7), Warlord of Mars Volume 2 TP (ISBN 1-60690-336-5) WITCHBLADE: DEMON REBORN TP writer: Ande Parks artist: Jose Luis A year ago in the life of Sara Pezzini, the New York Detective found herself on a rooftop, facing a demon born on earth... a cold-blooded machine that generates nothing but suffering. The Demon met his match in Sara. He didn’t know that she played host to the Witchblade. He paid for his ignorance with his life, and Sara was left wondering exactly what kind of menace she had just encountered. That story was told by Mark Millar and Jae Lee several years ago. In 2012, Dynamite gave Ande Parks the opportunity to continue the story, and delve into both characters, especially the Demon. Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 112 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Superhero Adventure, Horror Witchblade: Demon Reborn follows the demon character to hell, where he encounters a Demoness who has been assigned to his case. She offers him a chance to revisit earth, an opportunity to get even with the woman who sent him to hell, and something he’s never known before — hope. Meanwhile, Sara Pezzini is doing her best to juggle her career, her roles as a wife, a mother, and as the host of the Witchblade. Combined with a stressful trial of a vile criminal Sara arrested, she is near her breaking point. Now, the Demon will arrive and try to push Sara over the edge! Release Date: 6/4/2013 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-398-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-398-8 Price: $16.99 (CAN: $18.99, £12.99) Collecting the 4-issue mini-series, plus the original Witchblade Demon #1 by Mark Millar and Jae Lee, along with a complete cover gallery. New Releases July - Dec 2013 51 Dynamite Entertainment ART OF RAMONA FRADON HC writer: Ramona Fradon, Howard Chaykin artist: Ramona Fradon For the first time ever the DEFINITIVE retrospective of Ramona Fradon’s career will be presented in The Art of Ramona Fradon, highlighting the magnificent career of this artistic legend, with never-before-seen sketches. Interviewed by comic book legend Howard Chaykin, Fradon talks about her artistic career, accomplishments, and creations — from her early days at DC in the 1950’s to her later work on Marvel’s The Cat and Fantastic Four and DC’s Plastic Man, Freedom Fighters, Super Friends, and more! Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 9 x 12 Page Count: 144 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Art/Popular Culture Featuring a forward by Walt Simonson - (well respected writer/artist known for his work on The Mighty Thor, X-Factor and many other titles) Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-140-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-140-3 Price: $29.99 (CAN: $32.99, £22.50) Release Date: 7/9/2013 FLASH GORDON: ZEITGEIST VOLUME 1 TP A classic of science-fiction is reborn in Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist. Inspired by Alex Raymond’s legendary tales of invasion, action, and romance on the distant planet Mongo, and under the artistic supervision of renowned artist Alex Ross, Zeitgeist returns Flash Gordon to his two-fisted, thrill-packed roots. The year is 1934, and Earth is attacked by a powerful alien invasion force, led by the sinister, all-seeing Ming the Merciless. And this time, he does not fight alone. Allied with the sinister spymaster Klytus, his exotic and treacherous daughter, Princess Aura... and Adolf Hitler! Three valiant humans — iconic hero Flash Gordon, the tough, determined Dale Arden, and the brilliant scientist Hans Zarkov — are plucked from our world and rocketed into another universe of fearsome creatures, noble and savage alien species, ancient science, and titanic threats. writer: Eric Trautmann artist: Daniel Lindro, Ron Adrian Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-333-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-333-9 Price: $29.99 (CAN: $32.99, £22.50) Release Date: 7/9/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • Don’t miss the tale that USA Today called “Retro cool” and one of the best comics of 2011. • Written by Eric Trautmann (Vampirella, Red Sonja), from a story and designs by Alex Ross (Kingdom Come, Marvels, Project: Superpowers) and illustrated by Daniel Lindro, this trade collects the first eight issues of Dynamite’s hit series in one volume, along with a complete cover gallery with art by Alex Ross, Paul Renaud and Francesco Francavilla. GARTH ENNIS’ BATTLEFIELDS VOLUME 7: THE GREEN FIELDS BEYOND TP On the killing fields of Korea, veteran Sergeant Stiles and his “Tankies” finally have a war machine suited for any opposition. But with the Chinese spring offensive of 1951 underway, our heroes are cut off and outnumbered ten-to-one. Only one chance remains to save the encircled British forces from being overrun, and that’s an armored drive straight down the valley of death to smash through Chinese lines. Stiles and his crew find themselves leading the charge — and meeting their destiny in the face of ten thousand enemy troops. It’s British steel against the massed Communist hordes, as written by fan-favorite, criticallyacclaimed author Garth Ennis! Collects the complete three-issue comic storyline from Garth Ennis’ Battlefields Volume 2 #1-3. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Eisner Award-winning author Garth Ennis is one of the most recognizable and popular writers in comics, with legions of fans appreciative of the dark humor and ultra-violence in such titles as The Punisher, Preacher, and Hitman. • “Garth Ennis... is a master storyteller, and it really shows. He absolutely engulfs his audience in history while offering some spectacular back stories that bleed into some strikingly poignant themes.” — Unleash The Fanboy • “(A) brilliant exercise of veteran writing by Ennis. Every character has a purpose and they feel real, right down to their accents.” — iFanboy • “I must highly recommend this book. The Green Fields Beyond has gone beyond my expectations.” — Comic Hype New Releases July - Dec 2013 writer: Garth Ennis artist: Carlos Ezquerra Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 80 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Historical Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-416-7 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-416-9 Price: $16.99 (CAN: $18.99, £12.99) Release Date: 7/16/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Battlefields: Tankies (ISBN 1-60690-075-7), Battlefields Volume 5: The Firefly and His Majesty SC (ISBN 1-60690145-1), Garth Ennis’ Complete Battlefields Volume 1 TP (ISBN 1-60690-255-5) 52 Dynamite Entertainment JENNIFER BLOOD: FIRST BLOOD TP After her gangster uncles killed her parents, Jessica Blute survived only by faking her own death. With a new identity, she distanced herself from her past, got married, and raised a family. Then, many years later, she sought out her uncles and delivered brutal, bloody justice! What triggered the trans Formation of a sweet, loving, domestic goddess into a cold-hearted killing machine? Prepare yourself for the story of Jessie Blute’s lost years... and how her alter-ego Jennifer Blood came to act out the ultimate revenge fantasy! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Jennifer Blood was originally created by Garth Ennis, bestselling author of Preacher, The Boys, and The Punisher, and the faithful continuation of his character’s story in Jennifer Blood: First Blood will appeal to the fiercely loyal Ennis fan base. • “A thoroughly satisfying romp... (Writer Mike Carroll) delivers razor sharp wit and dark dialogue.” — Unleash the Fanboy writer: Mike Carroll artist: Igor Vitorino Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-406-X IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-406-0 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99) Release Date: 7/30/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Garth Ennis’ Jennifer Blood Volume 1 TP (ISBN 1-60690-261-X), Jennifer Blood Volume 2 TP (ISBN 1-60690-335-7) QUEEN SONJA VOLUME 6 TP writer: Luke Lieberman artist: Milton Estevam Heavy sits the crown of Emora, as Emperess Sonja is a target for plots, schemes, and assasinations. Her new enemy is within her walls, wears no flag, and knows no mercy. How can she rule when the Wizard Koliostri and his suicidal cult of fanatical worshippers terrorize her people. By sending her captains Xander and Melea to infiltrate the cult, Sonja may have signed their death warrants. There is only one way for this to end — in fire and blood! Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 120 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Collecting issues #26-30 of the Queen Sonja series, along with all covers, in one volume. Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-402-7 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-402-2 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 7/2/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Queen Sonja Volume 1 SC (ISBN 1-60690-182-6), Queen Sonja Volume 2 TP (ISBN 1-60690-215-6), Queen Sonja Volume 4: Son of Set TP (ISBN 1-60690-339-X) THE ART OF PAINTED COMICS HC writer: Chris Lawrence artist: Alex Ross, Various Artists The history of painters in comics goes back to the dawn of pulp magazine covers. From “The Shadow” and “The Spider” to “The Black Bat” and so many other characters, painter’s works have graced the covers of comics and pulps, which have influenced many artists over the decades. This deluxe coffeetable art book, edited and overseen by Alex Ross — one of the comic industry’s most recognized painters, whose expertise has helped guide and define its contents — is the most important, most comprehensive prestige hardcover retrospective of the history of painters in comics, of all time. Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 9 x 12 Page Count: 256 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Art, Coffee Table, Popular Culture Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-353-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-353-7 Price: $49.99 (CAN: $54.99, £37.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 New Releases July - Dec 2013 53 Dynamite Entertainment THE BOYS VOLUME 1 OMNIBUS TP In a world where costumed heroes soar through the sky and masked vigilantes prowl the night, someone’s got to make sure the “supes” don’t get out of line. And someone will! Billy Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother’s Milk, The Frenchman, and The Female are The Boys: A CIA-backed team of very dangerous people, each one dedicated to the struggle against the most dangerous force on Earth — superpower! The fan-favorite series draped in controversy is now presented in an omnibus edition, collecting the first twenty-two issues of the acclaimed series in one massive, oversized softcover! Join the most brutal government operatives ever assembled in tales of mayhem and dark humor, as chronicled by Garth Ennis, Dennis Robertson, and Peter Snejbjerg! Bonus material includes an extensive cover gallery featuring iconic artwork by Darick Robertson. writer: Garth Ennis artist: Darick Robertson, Peter Snejbjerg Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 508 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Superheroes Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-418-3 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-418-3 Price: $29.99 (CAN: $32.99) Release Date: 7/23/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • Eisner Award-winning author Garth Ennis is one of the most recognizable and popular writers in comics, with legions of fans appreciative of the dark humor and ultra-violence in such titles as The Pro, Preacher, and Hitman. • “A challenging, rewarding antidote to the oftentimes-simplistic viewpoints of traditional superpowered-hero books.” — Book Reporter • “The Boys is just a perfect marriage of concept and writer... Badass.” — Nerd Bastards • “Smart and darkly hilarious.” — Bookshelves of Doom THE SHADOW VOLUME 2: REVOLUTION TP The Shadow has always known what evil lurks in the hearts of men... until now! When his mystic powers fail, the original masked crime-fighter travels the globe alongside his sidekick, WWI ace pilot Miles Crofton, on a bloody search for answers. From Nepal, where the Shadow’s efforts to reconnect with his spiritual masters leads to a confrontation with opium smugglers, they travel to the frontlines of the Spanish Civil War in pursuit of arms dealers and a would-be dictator. Who is the maniacal El Rey, who plots to rise from the debris of war as his battle-ravaged nation’s supreme ruler? And how will the Shadow dispense justice when he discovers that a former flame is El Rey’s brutal enforcer, the Black Sparrow? Hard-boiled crime novelist Victor Gischler raises the definitive pulp hero to new heights of crime noir glory! Collects the complete six-issue comic book storyline from The Shadow #7-12. Bonus material includes an extensive cover gallery featuring an all-star assembly of Eisner Award-winning artists such as Alex Ross, Francesco Francavilla, John Cassaday, and Darwyn Cooke, plus Tim Bradstreet, Michael Golden, Jack Herbert, and Sean Chen. writer: Victor Gischler artist: Aaron Campbell, Jackson Herbert Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 156 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Superhero Adventure Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-415-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-415-2 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 7/16/2013 selected Previous Volumes: The Shadow Volume 1 TP (ISBN 1-60690-361-6) KEY SELLING POINTS: • Author Victor Gischler has been nominated for the Edgar Award (for his novel Gun Monkeys), and his novel Shotgun Opera was an Anthony Award finalist. He also writes extensively for Marvel Comics, including Wolverine, Deadpool, and X-Men. • “Victor Gischler’s beginning entries on The Shadow have been rife with all the elements that bring the classic feel of the radio drama to life on the printed page.” — Comic Hype • “Take heart, it’s REALLY good. This one is a must-buy!” — Geeks of Doom • “Victor Gischler and Aaron Campbell know what lurks in the heart of making an amazing Shadow. Discover why everyone can’t stop talking about it.” — Comic Addiction New Releases July - Dec 2013 54 Dynamite Entertainment WARLORD OF MARS DEJAH THORIS VOLUME 4: THE VAMPIRE MEN OF SATURN TP Dejah Thoris, the warrior princess of Mars, heads off to the northern wastes in self-imposed exile, driven by guilt over her murderous actions while under the spell of witchcraft. In the harsh wilds, she incurs the wrath of a golden-skinned Okar warrior, before drawing the attention of alien scouts. Abducted to the rings of Saturn, Dejah Thoris finds that its bloodthirsty native race plans an invasion of Mars, and that she might soon transform into a vampiric creature herself! How will one Red Woman save her entire planet, when the only possible allies hunger for her blood? Collects the complete four-issue comic book storyline from Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris #16-19. Bonus material includes an extensive cover gallery featuring artists Paul Renaud and Fabiano Neves. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Dejah Thoris and her beau, John Carter, remain two of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ most popular creations, science fiction heroes celebrating 100 years in print, and the influences on space operas like Star Wars. • In 2012, Walt Disney Pictures released a major motion picture adaptation of Burroughs’ work as the film John Carter, increasing exposure of the literary character Dejah Thoris. EVIL ERNIE VOLUME 1: ORIGIN OF EVIL TP Ernest Fairchild was a kind, gentle soul... until one day something snapped, leading him to launch the most notorious killing spree in American history! With 665 kills to his name, “Evil Ernie” required only one more victim to complete a demonic rite of passage: his foster father Buford, a wicked and sadistic convict incarcerated at Widmark Prison. Captured by authorities, Ernie eagerly awaits execution at his father’s prison... because his electrifying demise will unleash the unkillable boogeyman inside him! What led an ordinary boy to become a leather-clad angel of death? How does he wield such blasphemous power? And what is the sinister secret behind the foul-mouthed smiley-face button that incites him to kill? The founding fiend of Chaos Comics is back, reinvented for a new generation! writer: Robert Place Napton artist: Carlos Rafael, Deborah Carita Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 96 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-417-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-417-6 Price: $16.99 (CAN: $18.99, £12.99) Release Date: 7/16/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris Volume 1 - The Colossus of Mars TP (ISBN 1-60690-245-8), Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris Volume 2 - Pirate Queen of Mars TP (ISBN 1-60690-267-9), Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris Volume 3 - The Boora Witch TP (ISBN 1-60690376-4) writer: Jesse Snyder Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 156 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Horror Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-414-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-414-5 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 Collects Dynamite Entertainment’s complete six-issue comic book storyline from Evil Ernie #1-6. Bonus material includes an extensive cover gallery featuring artwork by Tim Seeley (G.I.Joe Vs. Transformers, Hack/Slash), Dan Brereton (Batman: Thrillkiller, Nocturnals), Nick Bradshaw (Wolverine and the X-Men), and more. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Evil Ernie was originally the cornerstone title of Chaos Comics, the bestselling horror comic • Publisher of the 1990s. Tens of millions of Evil Ernie comic books have sold into the marketplace, making the character’s distinct appearance one of the most recognizable to comic fans. • Writer Jesse Blaze Snider is recognizable as a TV/radio host and the star of MTV’s Rock the Cradle, a singing competition featuring the offspring of famous musicians (Snider is the son of Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider). • “Evil Ernie is in good hands!” — Bloody Disgusting • “Worth your precious time and dollar!” — MTV Geek • “This old school Evil Ernie fan is pleased (with) this new, dark beginning.” — Ain’t It Cool News • “The riveting story is gruesome. Dynamic and explicit!” — Broken Frontier • “(Snider and Craig) have crafted a horror story that offers subtle shadings of characterization, an inexorable pace that makes it all compelling, and some gentle moments of humanity… amidst the shocks, gore, and gallows humor.” — Newsarama New Releases July - Dec 2013 55 Dynamite Entertainment GREEN HORNET VOLUME 5: OUTCAST TP The legacies of their fathers may still cast long shadows, but the new Green Hornet and Kato have come into their own in Century City. The young heroes are busy putting away the last of the city’s criminal gangs, but they haven’t planned on a new threat — the city itself! writer: Ande Parks artist: Igor Vitorino, Ronan Cliquet Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 168 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure The “Outcast” arc sees a new power rising in Century City. A bureaucrat has seized control of the entire city, and to cement his position, he enlists the help of a killer who wears the Green Hornet costume. Now, Britt Reid, Jr. must fight for his life, and for his father’s legacy. The Green Hornet and Kato will have to get as down and dirty as their new foes to preserve everything their fathers left as legacy. In the end, nothing will ever be the same in Century City. Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-400-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-400-8 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Collecting issues #21-27 of the Green Hornet series, plus all covers. selected Previous Volumes: Green Hornet Volume 3: Idols TP (ISBN 1-60690-219-9), Green Hornet Volume 4: Red Hand TP (ISBN 1-60690315-2) KEY SELLING POINTS: Release Date: 8/13/2013 • “Man, I love this comic series. It’s pretty much got everything you read comics for. Action, mystery, heroics, drama, and oh yeah, FUN! The dynamic between the characters in this book is great.” — www.geeksofdoom.com GREEN HORNET YEAR ONE OMNIBUS TP At last, the thrilling origin tale of the Green Hornet and Kato, the classic crime-fighting duo, can be told! After his father’s death, Britt Reed takes control of his father’s newspaper, the Daily Sentinel... but discovers that his true inheritance is his father’s thirst for justice. Donning the iconic emerald outfit, developing an arsenal of non-lethal weaponry, and building his rapport with martial artist and driver Kato, Reed launches a crusade against mob boss Vincent “Skid” Caruso, making the bullet-ridden Chicago streets safe again during the Prohibition Era. But will the Green Hornet and Kato survive when their efforts attract the attention of the sadistic enforcer called The Scourge? writer: Matt Wagner artist: Aaron Campbell Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 288 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Superhero Adventure Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-421-3 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-421-3 Price: $29.99 (CAN: $32.99, £22.50) Release Date: 8/7/2013 LORD OF THE JUNGLE VOLUME 2 TP Paris, 1909. Dark clouds are gathering over Europe, and an ancient manuscript stolen from an American university might hold the key to victory in the coming war. Now, Tarzan finds himself thrust into the deadly intrigue when he foils an attempt on a beautiful young countess’s honor while crossing the Atlantic Ocean. If you think you know Tarzan, think again! This is the original character — savage and fearless, but also a lost soul trying to find his place in a world that does not understand him. Lord of the Jungle Volume 2: The Return of the Lord of the Jungle. It’s two-fisted pulp fiction, with a brain as big as its heart! Collecting issues #9-14 of the hit series, plus all covers, in one volume. writer: Arvid Nelson artist: Robert Castro Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-391-8 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-391-9 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • If you’re a fan of the Tarzan character, this is exactly what you want to read. If you’re new to the character, this is probably one of the coolest origin stories that you’ll ever see. There’s some surprises that come out of nowhere, and all the familiar story beats are there. Looks like Dynamite has hit yet another home run.” — PS Hayes, geeksofdoom.com New Releases July - Dec 2013 selected Previous Volumes: Lord of the Jungle Volume 1 TP (ISBN 1-60690-338-1) 56 Dynamite Entertainment MASKS VOLUME 1 TP Before Superheroes, there were Masks! The Shadow. The Green Hornet and Kato. The Spider. In 1938, these masked vigilantes operated outside the law, working independently to strike fear into the hearts of evildoers. But when the corrupt politicians of the Justice Party transform New York into a fascist state run by mobsters, when an oppressive regime grants jack-booted stormtroopers free rein to imprison, extort, and execute the innocent, when the law itself becomes unjust — justice must be served by outlaws! Outnumbered and outgunned, the legendary vigilantes emerge from the shadows to fight, joined by Zorro, the Green Lama, Miss Fury, Black Terror, and the Black Bat! Nine renowned pulp heroes, brought together for the first time in an epic conflict of Law vs. Justice! writer: Chris Roberson artist: Alex Ross, Dennis Calero Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Superhero Adventure Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-422-1 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-422-0 Price: $24.99 (CAN: $27.50, £18.99) Release Date: 8/28/2013 THE BIONIC MAN VOLUME 2: BIGFOOT TP Steve Austin, the unstoppable hero of The Six Million Dollar Man, tracks a deadly conspiracy to foreign territory, where he discovers his strangest adversary yet — the legendary Bigfoot! What is this unnatural creature of primal instincts and mechanical parts? What role does the Bionic Man play in the monster’s origin? If one such Bigfoot exists, could others still roam the wilderness… or be manufactured on an assembly line? Also, Steve Austin has a tearful reunion with Jaime Sommers. How will he react when he discovers a terrible truth — that he may have unwittingly been responsible for the tragic accident that transformed her into the Bionic Woman, and erased her memories? writer: Phil Hester, Aaron Gillespie artist: Ed Tadeo Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-419-1 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-419-0 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 8/28/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Kevin Smith’s The Bionic Man Volume 1: Some Assembly Required TP (ISBN 1-60690-343-8) ARMY OF DARKNESS VOLUME 2 TP Lost in time, low on gas... and surrounded by dames! Ashley J. Williams, the chainsawwielding Chosen One, is thrown through the time stream to Prohibition Era Chicago, where he lands in the middle of the war between Eliot Ness’ Untouchables and Al Capone’s criminal empire. When the evil Book of the Dead falls into the hands of a would-be gangster and a Deadite Mob rears its ugly head, Ash turns in his boomstick for a badge, his chainsaw for a tommy gun! Also, with the help of the diminutive Deadite named Sam, our hero propels to the end of the world, where waits the vengeful King Montezuma, a legion of undead Nazi soldiers, and a resurrected Yakuza crimelord! Will the Chosen One survive the ravages of time, and how does the mysterious Lady Ash fit into the equation — as a heroine or a tool of the Necronomicon? New Releases July - Dec 2013 writer: Elliott Serrano artist: Edu Menna, Jose Malaga, Randy Valiente Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 168 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Horror Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-423-X IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-423-7 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 9/11/2013 57 Dynamite Entertainment THE BOYS DEFINITIVE EDITION VOLUME 5 HC In a world where costumed heroes soar through the sky, The Boys make sure the “supes” don’t get out of line! Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson proudly present four of their most explosive storylines, collected in a gorgeous hardcover package, complete with a slipcover! In “Proper Preparation and Planning,” team leader Billy Butcher re-examines The Boys’ first encounter with their superhuman opponents, while handling disquiet among the ranks and an old enemy who’s come into his own. In “Barbary Coast,” down-on-his-luck everyman Hughie uncovers the grisly truth behind the first superhumans to take action in World War II. In “The Big Ride,” The Boys face the powerful and perverse threats, Jack from Jupiter and Doctor Peculiar. And in “Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker,” the true story of The Boys’ mysterious leader is told at last! From the backstreets of London’s East End to the carnage of the Falklands War, from the heights of love to the depths of tragedy, the most violent man in comics reveals the terrible nature of the forces that drive him. Collects eighteen chapters from The Boys’ comic book saga, including issues #48-59 plus the complete six-issue spin-off series, Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker. writer: Garth Ennis artist: Darick Robertson, Russ Braun, John McCrea Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 8.5 x 13 Page Count: 430 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Superheroes Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-412-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-412-1 Price: $95.00 (CAN: $104.50, £70.00) Release Date: 8/13/2013 selected Previous Volumes: The Boys Definitive Edition Volume 4 HC (ISBN 1-60690340-3), The Boys Definitive Edition Volume 3 HC (ISBN 1-60690-165-6) Bonus material includes an extensive cover gallery, featuring gorgeous artwork by Darick Robertson. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Eisner Award-winning author Garth Ennis is one of the most recognizable and popular writers in comics, with legions of fans appreciative of the dark humor and ultra-violence in such titles as The Pro, Preacher, and Hitman. • “Comics rarely deliver a character study, yet this is all character. History and inner turmoil, The Boys is definitely a must-read.” — Comic Book Resources • “Utter brutality and total tenderness... a home run!” — Ain’t It Cool News • “If you’re not reading The Boys, you damn well better start.” — Biff Bam Crash • “The Boys is one of the most compelling, realistic superhero comics in print today.” — Comic Booked GARTH ENNIS’ BATTLEFIELDS VOLUME 8: THE FALL AND RISE OF ANNA KHARKOVA TP Acclaimed graphic novelist Garth Ennis (Preacher, Punisher) chronicles the two-decade journey of Anna Kharkova, the Russian ace pilot and war hero of World War II. When Anna’s aircraft crashes behind enemy lines, her harrowing survival through Nazi prison conditions unwittingly makes her an outcast among her own people. Years later, she joins her longtime friend, Mouse, for a tour of duty in Korea, where an old adversary, now a higher-ranking officer, proves just as deadly as the American jet fighters overhead. But it won’t be until 1964, when — after languishing in a remote Siberian punishment camp — the last of the women warriors is called to duty once more, and Anna Kharkova finally meets her destiny! New Releases July - Dec 2013 writer: Garth Ennis artist: Russ Braun Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 80 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Historical Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-426-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-426-8 Price: $16.99 (CAN: $18.99, £12.99) Release Date: 9/25/2013 58 Dynamite Entertainment VAMPIRELLA ARCHIVES VOLUME 7 HC More thrilling horror and excitement abound in another masterpiece collection of vintage Vampirella classics! Reprinting issues #43-49 of Vampirella Magazine, Vampirella does battle with the forces of Chaos and a new deadly nemesis — The Blood Red Queen Of Hearts! Also featuring classic reprinted covers by Enrich and Ken Kelly, as well as stories and art by virtuoso talents like Jose Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto, Len Wein, Neil Adams, and others. writer: Bill DuBay, Gerry Boudreau, Len Wein, Budd Lewis, Victor Mora artist: Jose Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto, Gonzalo Mayo, Luis Bermejo, Jose Bea, Ramon Torrents Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 8.25 x 10.75 Page Count: 400 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Horror Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-403-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-403-9 Price: $49.99 (CAN: $54.99, £37.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Vampirella Archives Volume 1 HC (ISBN 1-60690-175-3), Vampirella Archives Volume 2 HC (ISBN 1-60690189-3), Vampirella Archives Volume 6 HC (ISBN 1-60690-374-8) VAMPIRELLA MASTERS SERIES VOLUME 8: REVELATIONS TP The groundbreaking story that launched Vampirella into a new era of epic, characterdriven horror is finally collected! Acclaimed writer Mike Carey (Lucifer, Hellblazer) and rising star Mike Lilly (Nightwing) present the definitive origin of Vampirella. Follow her on a journey to hell and back, deep into the murky waters of her real past. What she finds brings her face-to-face with her mother, her home, and the very moment of her birth. Find out why Rue Morgue called the story “ambitious” and the Fourth Rail hailed it as a “fun and gorgeously rendered read.” Includes Vampirella Revelations #0-3, Carey’s complete first issue script, creator interviews, and a complete cover gallery featuring art by Jose Gonzalez, Joe Jusko, Mark Texeira, and more! VAMPIRELLA STRIKES TP For years, the raven-haired heroine Vampirella has hunted the world’s supernatural threats, all the while fighting back her own bloodthirsty nature. After a night out in Boston leads to particularly brutal violence, she seeks comfort in her Brownstone home… but discovers the most unexpected surprise of all. Angels have been sent to her by God — and they come asking for help! Enter Janus, a former soldier in the legion of Heaven, who skirts the line between the damned and divine. Only a fallen angel can navigate Vampirella through the seedy, demon-run underworld, where she hopes to find the source of an addictive, bodyaltering drug derived from archangel blood. Will Vampirella’s mission redeem her… or will she uncover secrets so shocking that their discovery will damn her forever? writer: Mike Carey artist: Mike Lilly Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 88 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Horror Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-432-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-432-9 Price: $14.99 (CAN: $16.50, £10.99) Release Date: 8/28/2013 writer: Tom Sniegoski artist: Johnny Desjardins Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Horror Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-431-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-431-2 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 8/21/2013 New Releases July - Dec 2013 59 Dynamite Entertainment RED SONJA VOLUME 4 OMNIBUS TP Red Sonja, the She-Devil with A Sword, must rely on her strong sword arm, quick wits, and steadfast allies to survive an epic journey through three kingdoms, each one a roiling snakepit of old grudges, ancient magicks, and arcane sciences! Employed as mercenaries, Sonja’s ragtag band first arrive in the city-state of Persemhia, where their quest for a hidden prize delivers them into a bloody war of nations. Amid the intrigue of rival families and the onslaught of bloodthirsty hordes, the unflinching heroine fights not only for profit and glory, but to protect her new friends from harm... especially when they fall victim to the scheming witch, Azenathi. Seeking the cursed Horn of Negal as ransom, Red Sonja charges headlong into the lair of her greatest adversary yet: a deadly doppelganger who shares her form, mirrors her martial skill, and knows no mercy! writer: Eric Trautmann artist: Noah Salonga, Patrick Berkenkotter, Walter Geovanni Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 360 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-425-6 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-425-1 Price: $29.99 (CAN: $32.99, £22.50) Release Date: 9/4/2013 THE SHADOW BY O’NEIL AND KALUTA HC On Easter Sunday of April 1941, a young woman pushes through the holiday crowds, racing for her life through the streets of Manhattan. It’s a chase that leads from the bustling American metropolis all the way to Berlin, the dark heart of the Nazi regime... a chase of screeching taxis and motorcycle escapes, of a fantastic battle between a German U-boat and an autogyro over Coney Island! Like marionettes dangling from invisible hands, neither Allies nor Axis agents can tell if they are the puppeteers... or the dolls whose strings get cut! Behind it all, The Shadow looms, a master of men with cold, hollow laughter and blazing .45 pistols! writer: Dennis O’Neil artist: Michael Wm. Kaluta Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 7 x 10.5 Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-429-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-429-9 Price: $24.99 (CAN: $27.50, £18.99) The acclaimed, complete Shadow 1941: Hitler’s Astrologer collaboration of Batman scribe Denny O’Neil and artist Mike Kaluta, available for the first time in over two decades, completely remastered! Release Date: 9/25/2013 VAMPIRELLA VOLUME 4: INQUISITION TP writer: Brandon Jerwa artist: Heubert Khan Michael Vampirella, a lethal beauty waging a war against the undead and demonic, must defend her recent actions to a tribunal deep within Vatican City. Accused of falling to the corrupting influence of Chaos, she struggles to prove her innocence while simultaneously fighting a psychic battle with her most powerful enemy. Meanwhile, the vampire lord Dracula prepares his dark army for a march against humanity, empowering a terrifying new lieutenant to lead the charge. Hell is coming to Earth, and only Vampirella and her trusted allies can stop it! Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 152 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Action/Adventure, Horror Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment IsBN: 1-60690-424-8 IsBN-13: 978-1-60690-424-4 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 9/18/2013 New Releases July - Dec 2013 60 Evil Hat Productions Gemstone Publishing Gen Manga Entertainment BEYOND DINOCALYPSE writer: Chuck Wendig artist: Christian N St. Pierre Thrown through time and space, Jet Black and his friends find themselves in a future that has changed everything they’ve ever known. Hunted, exhausted, and desperate to return home, they must stay one step ahead of the conquering psychosaurs who have taken over the world and enslaved humanity! But as the world changed, so did the people they left behind. Bitter enemies turn into vital allies and old friends sacrifice their ideals to seek victory by any means necessary in this fast-paced sequel to Dinocalypse Now! Format: Softcover, Black & White size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 200 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Science Fiction, Action/Adventure KEY SELLING POINTS: Publisher: Evil Hat Productions, LLC IsBN: 1-61317-016-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-61317-016-8 Price: $15.00 (CAN: $16.50, £10.99) • Ties together with the Spirit of the Century roleplaying game, as well as other Spirit of the Century product from Evil Hat. • Pulse-pounding sequel to Dinocalypse Now! • “A raging flood of heroic pulp action!” — GeekDad, Wired Magazine • “A fun pulp-style romp. Wish I’d thought of it first!” — Brian Clevinger, author of Atomic Robo • “Thrills! Chills! Stalwart heroes! Mad geniuses! A Conqueror Ape! And a whole lotta dinosaurs! Chuck Wendig’s Dinocalypse Now takes on the Golden Age of pulps and beats it at its own game.” — Stephen Blackmoore, author of City of the Lost Release Date: 6/18/2013 THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE #43 writer: Robert M. Overstreet artist: Mike Deodato Jr. With updated pricing and historical data on the approximately 300,000 comics listed, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has been the Bible of comic book collectors and dealers alike since it debuted in 1970. This latest edition includes up-to-date market reports from the Overstreet Advisors, a group that includes retailers, fans, and historians. It also features a tribute to the late Joe Kubert, a look at the work of artist Mac Raboy, celebrations of The Walking Dead’s 10th anniversary, the X-Men’s 50th anniversary, Superman’s 75 anniversary, and more. Featuring an X-Men cover by superstar artist Mike Deodato, Jr. (Avengers). This edition also includes the latest inductees into The Overstreet Hall of Fame. selected Previous Volumes: Dinocalypse Now (ISBN 1-61317-003-3) Format: Softcover, Partial Color size: 6.5 x 9.25 Page Count: 1136 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Reference Publisher: Gemstone Publishing IsBN: 1-60360-146-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-60360-146-7 Carton Qty: 12 Carton weight: 36.15 Price: $29.95 (CAN: $32.95, £22.50) Release Date: 7/30/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • • • • • • Approximately 300,000 comics listed. Features a tribute to the late Joe Kubert. A look at the work of artist Mac Raboy. The Walking Dead’s 10th Anniversary! The X-Men’s 50th Anniversary! Superman’s 75th Anniversary! VS ALIENS Kitaro must unravel a mystery between the two cutest girls in school. One claims the other is an alien! Is Sana Sakuma really a secret visitor from outer space or is this some elaborate prank? The mystery spirals in and out, back and forth, keeping you guessing until the very end. Do you want to believe? KEY SELLING POINTS: • Indie Manga from the Tokyo Underground. • Indie Manga, true doujinshi, in English has been nearly impossible to get — until now! • “If you’re looking for something a little different from the norm and just off the mainstream, VS Aliens is a good place to start exploring the underground world of indie manga.” — Anime News Network • “VS Aliens starts out like a dopey shoujo manga: A girl tells a boy she suspects her classmate is an alien, and hijinks ensue. As the story goes on, though, it slowly slips into a suspense story as new facts come out and the dynamics of the romantic triangle shift. It’s hard to say more than that without spoilers, but this has all the elements of a good shoujo romance, plus more.” — MTV Geek New Releases July - Dec 2013 writer: Yu Suzuki artist: Yu Suzuki Format: Softcover, Black & White size: 5 x 7 Page Count: 174 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Manga, Fantasy, Romance Publisher: Gen Manga Entertainment Imprint: GEN Manga IsBN: 0-9836134-6-X IsBN-13: 978-0-9836134-6-6 Carton Qty: 50 Carton weight: 5 Price: $9.95 (CAN: $10.99, £7.50) Release Date: 4/10/2012 61 Hermes Press BRENDA STARR: THE COMPLETE PRE-CODE COMICS VOLUME 1: GOOD GIRLS, BONDAGE, AND OTHER FINE THINGS Before Fredric Wertham and The Seduction of the Innocent (SOTI), before the Kefauver Hearings, and before the infamous Comics Code, the comic book racks at local drug stores and newsstands boasted a plethora of delights highlighted by the good girl adventures of the comic book version of Brenda Starr. These four-color wonders displayed all the finer things loved by comic books buyers: good girls, bondage, a little torture, and other exciting things, which adults thought would corrupt the morals of young and impressionable readers (Brenda Starr cover art was even used as an example in SOTI). Now for the first time in over fifty years comics fans can read and own these rare comics from another era, digitally restored to perfection and presented in an archival hardcover. In addition to presenting all of the Brenda Starr stories, this reprint also boasts all of the scintillating back-up features found in these books as well. WARNING! These stories are not for the faint of heart! writer: Dale Messick, Jerry Iger Studio artist: Matt Baker, Jack Kamen Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 7.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 256 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Crime/Mystery Publisher: Hermes Press Imprint: Hermes Press IsBN: 1-61345-038-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-61345-038-3 Carton Qty: 15 Carton weight: 60 Price: $60.00 (CAN: $66.00, £45.00) Release Date: 7/9/2013 Thie volume collects the first eight issues of the Superior Comics Brenda Starr Pre-Code comics with art by Jack Kamen and Matt Baker, complete with a historic essay and documentary material. KEY SELLING POINTS: • For the first time, the Pre-Code Brenda Starr comic books are reprinted in archival edition! • Classic Good Girl Pre-Code comics highlighted by Fredric Wertham in his infamous book, The Seduction of the Innocent. • The covers to these books were by such noteworthy artists as EC Comics stalwart Jack Kamen and the legendary Matt Baker. TERRY AND PIRATES THE GEORGE WUNDER YEARS: VOLUME 1 (1946-1948) Now for the first time George Wunder’s continuation of Milton Caniff’s masterpiece, Terry and the Pirates, the dailies and Sundays, is available! Volume 1 continues the stories of Terry, The Dragon Lady, Connie, Flip Corkin, Hotshot Charlie, and all of the characters immortalized by this ground-breaking classic strip! KEY SELLING POINTS: • For the first time ever, see the continuation of one of the most famous action/adventure comic strips ever, Terry and Pirates! New Releases July - Dec 2013 writer: George Wunder artist: George Wunder Format: Hardcover, Partial Color size: 12 x 9 Page Count: 256 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Action/Adventure Publisher: Hermes Press Imprint: Hemres Press IsBN: 1-61345-041-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-61345-041-3 Carton Qty: 12 Carton weight: 60 Price: $60.00 (CAN: $66.00, £45.00) Release Date: 7/2/2013 62 Hermes Press WALT KELLY’S POGO: THE COMPLETE DELL COMICS VOLUME 1 Walt Kelly’s Pogo, acknowledged as one of the most important and influential comic strips of all time, first appeared not in newspapers but as a feature in the Dell comic book anthology Animal Comics, in its first issue, in 1942. The complex, multi-layered, character rich world of Pogo and the Okefenokee Swamp started in these early stories. Now, fans of Pogo can experience it all from the beginning with Hermes Press’ reprint of the complete Dell Comics Pogo. Volume 1 features all of the Animal Comics Pogo stories together with complete reprints of Pogo’s appearances in Dell’s Four Color comics. With Hermes Press’ complete reprint of the Dell Comics Pogo, admirers of this groundbreaking comic feature can now witness the strip’s evolution, in an archival hardcover, digitally reconstructed to perfection. writer: Walt Kelly artist: Walt Kelly Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 7.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 272 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Humor, Art Publisher: Hermes Press Imprint: Hermes Press IsBN: 1-61345-054-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-61345-054-3 Carton Qty: 10 Carton weight: 40 Price: $50.00 (CAN: $55.00, £37.99) Release Date: 7/2/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • For the first time, see all of the Dell Comics Pogo stories collected together! • Noted comics historian Thomas Andrae observed that with Pogo, “Walt Kelly created a strip that is both poetic and graphically stunning, as well as an important commentary on our times.” BUCK ROGERS IN THE 25TH CENTURY: THE COMPLETE NEWSPAPER DAILIES VOLUME 8 The saga of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, the world’s most famous science-fiction newspaper strip, continues with Volume 8 of Hermes Press’ critically acclaimed, complete reprint of this ground-breaking title. Included in this volume are two more years of the strip, from 1940 to 1941, featuring three complete adventures (“Forgotten Earth Colony,” “Thrown Back 500 Years,” and “Goddess of Stygia”). Volume 8 also features a special 10-page introductory essay detailing interesting details about the history of the strip and its impact on science and science-fiction. writer: Dille Family Trust artist: Dick Calkins Format: Hardcover, Partial Color size: 11.75 x 9 Page Count: 272 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Science Fiction, Action/Adventure Publisher: Hermes Press Imprint: Hermes Press IsBN: 1-61345-039-7 IsBN-13: 978-1-61345-039-0 Price: $49.99 (CAN: $54.99, £37.99) Release Date: 9/10/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Buck Rogers In The 25th Century: The Complete Newspaper Dailies Volume 1 (ISBN 1-932563-19-9) THE PHANTOM THE COMPLETE NEWSPAPER DAILIES VOLUME 6 The first, original, and best masked hero to ever grace the pages of comic strips and comic books returns in the sixth volume of Hermes Press’ critically acclaimed reprint of The Phantom. Volume 6 collects strips from 1944-1946 featuring five complete adventures of The Ghost Who Walks (“The Maharajah’s Daughter”; “The Blue Gang”; “Lago the Lake God”; “The Wild Girl”; and “The Mermaids of Melo Straits”). Also included is a special 16-page color section with an essay. writer: Lee Falk artist: Wilson McCoy, Ray Moore Format: Hardcover, Partial Color size: 11.75 x 9 Page Count: 272 Recommended age: Young Adult Publisher: Hermes Press Imprint: Hermes Press IsBN: 1-61345-044-3 IsBN-13: 978-1-61345-044-4 Price: $49.99 (CAN: $54.99, £37.99) Release Date: 9/10/2013 selected Previous Volumes: The Phantom The Complete Newspaper Dailies: Volume 4 19401943 (ISBN 1-61345-008-7), The Phantom The Complete Newspaper Dailies: Volume 5 19431944 (ISBN 1-61345-030-3), The Phantom: The Complete Sundays Volume 1 (1939-1942) (ISBN 1-61345-012-5) New Releases July - Dec 2013 63 Les Editions Pix’N Love Moonstone GUNPEI YOKOI: THE LIFE & PHILOSOPHY OF NINTENDO’S GOD OF TOYS TP Gunpei Yokoi is a legendary and highly influential figure not just in Nintendo history, but in the history of the video games industry as a whole. Gunpei Yokoi was the inventor of the Game Boy and Game & Watch series, and the producer of several long-running, highly successful, and critically acclaimed Nintendo franchises, including Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. Discover the astonishing personality of this iconic figure in video game history, from his humble origins as a Nintendo maintenance engineer, through his classic and beloved toy inventions such as Ultra Hand, Ten Billion, and Duck Hunt, his pioneering inventions that changed the face of the video game industry such as the Game Boy, the Game & Watch, and even the D-pad that still appears on video game controllers to this day, right through to his parting company with Nintendo, and working on the Bandai Wonderswan, up until his tragic death in 1997. writer: Various artist: Various Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 196 Recommended age: Young Adult Publisher: Les Editions Pix’N Love IsBN: 2-918272-24-8 IsBN-13: 978-2-918272-24-3 Price: $42.99 (CAN: $47.50, £31.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 This exclusive book is dedicated to the life, philosophies, and many inventions of the former long-time Nintendo employee, and the man considered in Japan as “ The God of Nintendo Toys”. This tribute to Gunpei Yokoi includes in-depth reviews and in Infromation on every one of his inventions, toys, and humble collection of pixels yet to ascend to the very top of the video game industry, and yet to scale the heights of becoming gaming’s most recognizable character. THE HISTORY OF MARIO: 1981-1991 RISE OF AN ICON FROM MYTH TO REALITY Today, Mario is a video game icon, known by millions worldwide. However, things were different in 1981, as Mario was all but a humble plumber, and had no reason at all to rise up to the lofty perch of being the first and premium international ambassador for Nintendo. From New York to Kyoto, The History of Mario offers a thorough and super-detailed look into the world of Mario, winding through the eighties and taking in its games and technological innovation to establish the fascinating development of Mario through the decades. Written by William Audureau, an expert in video games since 2002, The History of Mario lets you discover a new world through the eyes of the most famous plumber in the world. KOLCHAK: NECRONOMICON Carl Kolchak, whether he wants the mantle or not, is the world’s premier supernatural investigator. Vampires, werewolves, witches, demons, he has seen it all. Or ... has he? Can even all the horrors he has stumbled across prepare him for the monstrous denizens of the Lovecraft Mythos, let alone its most damned volume, the Necronomicon? KEY SELLING POINTS: • Movie Tie-In as Johnny Depp has signed on with Disney to portray Kolchak in upcoming film! writer: Various artist: Various Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 400 Recommended age: Young Adult Publisher: Les Editions Pix’N Love IsBN: 2-918272-23-X IsBN-13: 978-2-918272-23-6 Price: $39.99 (CAN: $43.99, £29.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 writer: C. J. Henderson artist: Jaime Calderon, Robert Hack Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 180 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Horror Publisher: Moonstone IsBN: 1-936814-52-8 IsBN-13: 978-1-936814-52-7 Price: $23.95 (CAN: $26.50) Release Date: 6/11/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Kolchak: The Night Stalker Chronicles (ISBN 1-933076-04-6) New Releases July - Dec 2013 95 Moonstone Oni Press HONEY WEST: THIS GIRL FOR HIRE Honey West: equal part Marilyn Monroe and part Mike Hammer! The first woman of private eye fiction, and the first woman character in the lead role of an action TV show, returns with all-new, swinging 60’s sexy and thrilling mysteries by best-selling authors Trina Robbins and Elaine Lee! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Gloria Fickling’s creation has solved mysteries in 10 novels, and was also the star of the TV series Honey West starring Anne Francis. writer: Elaine Lee, Trina Robbins artist: Cynthia Martin, Malcolm McClinton Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 174 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Movie/TV-Related Publisher: Moonstone IsBN: 1-936814-57-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-936814-57-2 Price: $22.95 (CAN: $25.25) Release Date: 8/13/2013 WASTELAND VOLUME 8: LOST IN THE OZONE Michael and Abi reach a crossroads in their journey across the wasteland — especially when they meet Thomas, a strange man who seems perhaps a little too familiar! As the rift between them grows and their paths drift apart, Abi finds a living legend that becomes a nightmare, while Michael discovers there’s more to the wasteland than death and dust... KEY SELLING POINTS: • New series artist Russel Roehling brings a fresh take to the ongoing title, coinciding with an escalation in the continuing storyline. • Antony Johnston is the versatile writer of the internationally popular Alex Rider graphic novel adaptations and the bestselling Dead Space video games. • Also includes an issue drawn by superstar indie artist Brett Weldele, co-creator of The Surrogates and Spontaneous. writer: Antony Johnston artist: Russel Roehling Format: Softcover, Black & White size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 120 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Oni Press IsBN: 1-62010-013-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-62010-013-4 Price: $14.99 (CAN: $16.50, £10.99) Release Date: 5/29/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Wasteland Book 1: Cities In Dust (ISBN 1-932664-59-9), Wasteland Book 2: Shades of God (ISBN 1-932664-904), Wasteland Book 6: The Enemy Within (ISBN 1-934964-30-1) CAPOTE IN KANSAS writer: Ande Parks artist: Chris Samnee Murder. Not intricately plotted “whodunit.” Not fiery passionate fury. But dirty, sad, disturbing actions from real people. That’s what Truman Capote decided to use for In Cold Blood — his bold experiment in the realm of the non-fiction “novel.” Following in that legacy is Capote in Kansas, a fictionalized tale of Capote’s time in Middle America researching his classic book. Capote’s struggles with the town, the betrayal, and his own troubled past make this book a compelling portrait of one of the greatest literary talents of the 20th century. Format: Hardcover, Black & White size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 144 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Crime, Drama A new edition of the critically acclaimed graphic novel by Ande Parks (Lone Ranger) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil). Publisher: Oni Press IsBN: 1-934964-87-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-934964-87-3 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 7/24/2013 New Releases July - Dec 2013 96 Oni Press THE AVALON CHRONICLES VOLUME 2 HC Aeslin Finn is living a double life. Teenage girl on weekdays, Dragon Knight and Princess of Avalon on weekends and holidays. Traveling into her favorite book, Aeslin must find her father and free the kingdom from a tyrant. But to do either, she’ll need to win over the reclusive elves and their sacred Unicorn, who will force Aeslin to decide what kind of girl she is once and for all! writer: Nunzio Defilippis, Christina Weir artist: Emma Vieceli Format: Hardcover, Black & White size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 152 Recommended age: Young Adult Publisher: Oni Press IsBN: 1-934964-90-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-934964-90-3 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 WARS IN TOYLAND Toyland was once a place of wonder and beauty, at least until the teddy dictator Roxbury took over. After Matthew’s brother and playmate, Alex, disappears, Matthew finds himself carried into Toyland by his own loyal toy soldiers. Matthew soon learns that Alex has been here, too, held captive by Roxbury. Leading an attack on the teddy bear’s fortress, Matthew never considers that his brother might be beyond saving. writer: Joe Harris artist: Adam Pollina, Brent McCarthy, Nolan Woodard Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 10.75 x 7 Page Count: 104 Recommended age: All Ages Publisher: Oni Press IsBN: 1-934964-93-X IsBN-13: 978-1-934964-93-4 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 7/10/2013 DIESEL SWEETIES: I’M A ROCKER, I ROCK OUT. Diesel Sweeties, the long-running, pioneering webcomic that was into pixel art before pixel art was cool and made fun of hipsters before you knew what that word meant, is now available in the best form possible: artisanal, paper-based pixels. This book boils down hundreds of strips of music elitist snobbery into an intensely potent jam of cheerful disdain destined to heap minute-upon-extended minute of enjoyment into your life. writer: R. Stevens Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 8 x 8 Page Count: 136 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Humor Publisher: Oni Press IsBN: 1-62010-090-8 IsBN-13: 978-1-62010-090-5 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 8/14/2013 New Releases July - Dec 2013 97 Oni Press STUMPTOWN VOLUME 2 HC writer: Greg Rucka artist: Matthew Southworth, Rico Renzi From Eisner Award-winning writer Greg Rucka and acclaimed artist Matthew Southworth comes a new Stumptown mystery! Dex Parios has finally opened her own office, and her first case is to find rock star Mim Bracca’s baby — her prized guitar — which disappeared after her band Tailhook’s Portland show. Mim has no leads, and she doesn’t want to go to the police, but Dex needs the case, and besides, it shouldn’t be that hard to find a missing guitar. As long as the D.E.A. doesn’t get involved ... or the Skinheads. Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 7 x 10.75 Page Count: 152 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Publisher: Oni Press IsBN: 1-934964-89-1 IsBN-13: 978-1-934964-89-7 Price: $29.99 (CAN: $32.99, £22.50) Release Date: 9/4/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Volume 1 HC (ISBN 1-934964-37-9) THE SIXTH GUN VOLUME 5 TP writer: Cullen Bunn artist: Brian Hurtt, Bill Crabtree Together, Drake Sinclair and Becky Montcrief hold five of the Six — a set of pistols that can rewrite all of creation! This makes them targets for the living and the dead… for the human and the inhuman. As otherworldly spirits align against them, Drake and Becky find themselves trapped at a trading post frozen in a preternatural winter. If the cold doesn’t kill them, the hideous beasts lurking in the shadows will! Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 160 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Western KEY SELLING POINTS: Stumptown Publisher: Oni Press IsBN: 1-62010-077-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-62010-077-6 Price: $19.99 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) • Soon to be a SyFy television series on NBC! • Made multiple “Best of 2011” lists, including Comic Book Resources and Comics Waiting Room. • Cullen Bunn is the new writer of the seminal Marvel Comics series Wolverine, and he has other new comics in development at Oni Press. Release Date: 9/18/2013 WASTELAND: THE APOCALYPTIC EDITION VOLUME 3 writer: Antony Johnston artist: Christopher Mitten, Remington Veteto, Brett Weldele, Justin Greenwood, Sandy Jarrell The critically acclaimed sci-fi epic continues with this third deluxe hardcover collection! Michael and Abi have left the city of Newbegin to the mercy of the Sunners and their rebellion, but they won’t find themselves welcome in the next town they stumble into. Reprinting issues #26-39 of Wasteland, this third volume also includes the fan-favorite “Walking the Dust” stories and features a color art gallery of covers by Ben Templesmith and Christopher Mitten. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Antony Johnston was a writer on the hit EA videogame Dead Space. • Wasteland was nominated for a 2007 Harvey Award. • “One of my favorite writers... Wasteland is the best post-apocalyptic comic being published today.” — Warren Ellis • “Johnston’s ability to bring the breadth of the epic novel to the comic form is a real achievement.” — Gutter Geek New Releases July - Dec 2013 selected Previous Volumes: The Sixth Gun Volume 1 TP (ISBN 1-934964-60-3), The Sixth Gun Volume 2 TP (ISBN 1-934964-67-0), The Sixth Gun Volume 3 TP: Bound (ISBN 1-934964-78-6), The Sixth Gun Volume 4 TP (ISBN 1-934964-95-6) Format: Hardcover, Black & White size: 7.25 x 10.75 Page Count: 344 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Oni Press IsBN: 1-62010-093-2 IsBN-13: 978-1-62010-093-6 Price: $34.99 (CAN: $38.50, £25.99) Release Date: 9/25/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Wasteland: The Apocalyptic Edition Volume 2 (ISBN 1-934964-468), Wasteland: The Apocalyptic Edition Volume 1 (ISBN 1-934964-19-0) 98 PENGUIN GROUP (UK) Th3rd World Studios DOCTOR WHO: OFFICIAL ANNUAL 2014 Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Doctor Who with the Official Annual, packed with facts, features, puzzles, comics, and stories about everyone’s favorite Time Lord, as well as his brand-new companion, Clara, and the deadly enemies they face on their travels in the TARDIS! writer: Unknown Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 8.5 x 11.25 Page Count: 64 Recommended age: Children (ages 9 - 12) Genre: Science Fiction, Media Tie-In Publisher: PENGUIN GROUP (UK) IsBN: 1-4059-1179-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-4059-1179-5 Price: $12.99 (CAN: $14.50) Release Date: 9/17/2013 HOLIDAY WARS: VOLUME 1 - THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT Holidays reflect the current culture of a society and like a shifting tide they change. Realizing this, The Easter Bunny declares war on the other Holidays in the hopes of gaining the one thing that can guarantee his immortality: The Holiday Spirit. Foreseeing The Bunny’s betrayal, Santa hid The Holiday Spirit and marked Tegan Cassidy, a human infant, granting her the ability to find it. After sixteen years of war, nearly all the Holidays have been killed or have joined The Bunny. Led by Earth Day, the rag tag group of observances still fighting, turn to a now teenage Tegan in the hopes that she can lead them to The Holiday Spirit. writer: Scott King artist: Michael Odom, Giuseppe Pica, Aturo Said Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 150 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Publisher: Th3rd World Studios IsBN: 0-9832161-4-2 IsBN-13: 978-0-9832161-4-8 Price: $14.95 (CAN: $16.50, £10.99) Release Date: 5/21/2013 SHADOWGIRLS SEASON 1 writer: David Rodriguez artist: Dave Reynolds At the tender age of fifteen, Charon McKay disappeared from the small coastal town of Innsmouth. When she turns up, nine month later, she is incoherent and raving; and slightly more surprising…pregnant! Fifteen years later, strange creatures have appeared in Innsmouth and awaken dark and terrifying powers within Charon and her daughter. Only the Shadowgirls can stand against this ancient threat — if the power doesn’t consume them first! Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 6.5 x 10.25 Page Count: 240 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Dark Fantasy Publisher: Th3rd World Studios IsBN: 0-9832161-1-8 IsBN-13: 978-0-9832161-1-7 Carton Qty: 20 Carton weight: 34 Price: $29.99 (CAN: $32.99, £22.50) Release Date: 5/21/2013 New Releases July - Dec 2013 99 Th3rd World Studios Top Shelf Productions FINDING GOSSAMYR VOLUME 1 HC writer: David Rodriguez artist: Sarah Ellerton In the world of Gossamyr, power is as simple as comprehension. A spell is a theorem and the theorem must be written in the air and proven for it to take hold. Denny’s unique gift allows him to solve theorems that would drive anyone else insane, but he doesn’t think of the world on those terms. He can only solve problems, not consider the appropriate answer for a situation. Fortunately, the children are befriended by allies who strive to send the stranded siblings home before dark forces can use the boy’s power for evil. Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 132 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Fantasy, Action/Adventure This beautifully bound hardcover edition of Finding Gossamyr collects the first volume of this critically acclaimed series, and is packed with 132-pages of gorgeously painted story, concept art, guest artist gallery, a beautifully illustrated map of the world of Gossamyr, and an exclusive short story created just for this edition. THE STUFF OF LEGEND BOOK 4: THE TOY COLLECTOR Continuing the saga of the New York Times Bestselling Graphic Novel! Following the tragic ending and shocking revelations of Stuff of Legend Volume 3: The Jester’s Tale, Maxwell the Bear has taken it upon himself to find a weapon capable of defeating the Boogeyman forever. Meanwhile, the Boogeyman continues to manipulate all of the players in his grand scheme as he attempts to construct an army filled with soldiers who may well be indestructible. Could the boy’s loyal warriors be waging a war they can never truly win? Revelations concerning allies, new and old, will be unearthed in Stuff of Legend Volume 4: The Toy Collector. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Beautiful, fully rendered pencils by 2010 Russ Manning Award nominee Charles Paul Wilson III. GOD IS DISAPPOINTED IN YOU God Is Disappointed in You is for people who would like to read the Bible... if it would just cut to the chase. Stripped of its arcane language and its interminable passages of poetry, genealogy, and law, every book of the Bible is condensed down to its core message, in no more than a few pages each. Written by Mark Russell with cartoons by New Yorker cartoonist Shannon Wheeler, God Is Disappointed in You is a frequently hilarious, often shocking, but always accurate retelling of the Bible, including the parts selectively left out by Sunday School teachers and church sermons. Irreverent yet faithful, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to see past the fog of religious agendas and cultural debates to discover what the Bible really says. Publisher: Th3rd World Studios IsBN: 0-9832161-6-9 IsBN-13: 978-0-9832161-6-2 Price: $24.95 (CAN: $27.50, £18.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 writer: Brian Smith, Mike Raicht artist: Charles Paul Wilson III Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 124 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Publisher: Th3rd World Studios IsBN: 0-9832161-7-7 IsBN-13: 978-0-9832161-7-9 Price: $16.95 (CAN: $18.99, £12.95) Release Date: 7/9/2013 selected Previous Volumes: The Stuff of Legend Book 1: The Dark (ISBN 978-0-345-521002), The Stuff of Legend Book 2: The Jungle (ISBN 0-9832161-0-X), The Stuff of Legend Book 3: A Jester’s Tale (ISBN 0-9832161-2-6), The Stuff of Legend: Omnibus One (ISBN 0-9832161-9-3) writer: Mark Russell artist: Shannon Wheeler Format: Hardcover, Black & White size: 5 x 8 Page Count: 192 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Humor, Nonfiction Publisher: Top Shelf Productions IsBN: 1-60309-098-3 IsBN-13: 978-1-60309-098-8 Price: $19.95 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 8/6/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • A deluxe, Bible-esque , textured hardcover, with rounded corners, gilded edges, foilstamped cover, and cloth bookmark, printed in black & red ink. • Shannon Wheeler’s gag cartoons won the Eisner Award at last year’s Comic-Con, while his Postage Stamp Funnies ran in the print edition of The Onion, and his Too Much Coffee Man character has appeared internationally in comics, newspapers, magazines, graphic novels, and even an opera! • Since 2009 he has contributed cartoons to the New Yorker. New Releases July - Dec 2013 100 Top Shelf Productions MARCH BOOK 1 Top Shelf Productions is proud to present the first volume of March, a graphic novel trilogy co-authored by Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) and Andrew Aydin, with art by Nate Powell (a New York Times bestseller, Eisner Award winner, and finalist for the LA Times Book Prize). March is a vivid, first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights (including his key roles in the historic 1963 March on Washington and the 1965 Selma-Montgomery March), meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. In March, a true American icon teams up with one of America’s most acclaimed graphic novelists. Together, they bring to life one of our nation’s most historic moments, a period both shameful and inspiring, and a movement whose echoes will be heard for generations. writer: John Lewis, Andrew Aydin artist: Nate Powell Format: Softcover, Black & White size: 6.5 x 9.5 Page Count: 128 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Top Shelf Productions IsBN: 1-60309-300-1 IsBN-13: 978-1-60309-300-2 Price: $14.95 (CAN: $16.50, £10.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • This is the first graphic novel by a sitting member of Congress, let alone a Presidential Medal of Freedom winner and national icon like John Lewis. MONSTER ON THE HILL Top Shelf is proud to announce the arrival of Rob Harrell, creator of the syndicated comic strip Big Top, and his first graphic novel series, Monster on the Hill. In a fantastical 1860s England, every quiet little township is terrorized by a ferocious monster — much to the townsfolk’s delight! Each town’s unique monster is a source of local pride, not to mention tourism. Each town, that is... except for one. Unfortunately, for the people of Stoker-onAvon, their monster isn’t quite as impressive. In fact, he’s a little down in the dumps. Can the morose Rayburn get a monstrous makeover and become a proper horror? It’s up to the eccentric Dr. Charles Wilkie and plucky street urchin Timothy to get him up to snuff, before a greater threat turns the whole town to kindling! Monsters of all ages are sure to enjoy this tale about life’s challenges, the power of friendship, and creative redemption, packed with epic battles and plenty of wild beasts! “Really fun, goofy, extremely silly fantasy for readers of all ages, crying out for reviewers and critics to make appalling puns of the ‘monstrously good’ variety.” -- Neil Gaiman writer: Rob Harrell artist: Rob Harrell Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 7.25 x 9 Page Count: 192 Recommended age: Children (ages 9 - 12) Genre: Fantasy, Humor Publisher: Top Shelf Productions IsBN: 1-60309-075-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-60309-075-9 Price: $19.95 (CAN: $21.99, £14.99) Release Date: 8/6/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Big Top (ISBN 978-0-7407-5004-5) KEY SELLING POINTS: • Rob Harrell is the writer and artist of the syndicated comic strip Big Top! This is his first graphic novel, in gorgeous full color! SCENE BUT NOT HEARD From the pages of Nickelodeon Magazine comes the beloved wordless comedy of Sam Henderson’s Scene But Not Heard comic strip, all collected in one handsome volume! Just try to keep up with his wild (and wildly funny) imagination. Co-published by Top Shelf Productions and Alternative Comics. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Sam Henderson has been nominated for an Emmy Award for his writing and storyboard work on SpongeBob SquarePants. • His beloved comic strip Scene But Not Heard, the longest-running feature in the history of Nickelodeon Magazine, is now collected all together in one hilarious book! • Scene But Not Heard, rooted in the traditions of silent film comedy and MAD Magazine, uses no dialogue. • “Quite doodling hilarious gags and get back to work!” — Steve Hillenburg, creator of SpongeBob SquarePants • “Sam Henderson is the single greatest comedic force in America. Except for me. And guys who wipe their mouths on their sleeves.” — Mark Newgarden, co-creator of Garbage Pail Kids and author of Bow-Wow Bugs a Bug • “If you can read [Sam Henderson] without laughing, you are not human.” — James Sturm, director of the Center for Cartoon Studies New Releases July - Dec 2013 writer: Sam Henderson artist: Sam Henderson Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 128 Recommended age: Children (ages 9 - 12) Genre: Humor Publisher: Top Shelf Productions IsBN: 1-60309-089-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-60309-089-6 Price: $14.95 (CAN: $16.50, £10.99) Release Date: 9/15/2013 101 Top Shelf Productions TwoMorrows Publishing OWLY VOLUME 6: A FISHY SITUATION Owly is back! When he and Wormy take a trip to the local pond, they bring home a lot more than they bargained for! But can their fishy new friend stay with them forever? Andy Runton’s beloved, wordless graphic novel series returns with a heartwarming story about friendship, leaving home, and trying new things. KEY SELLING POINTS: • The first brand-new, full-length Owly graphic novel in several years! • Winner of the Eisner, Ignatz, and Harvey Awards, the Howard E. Day Memorial Prize, and named one of “25 Books All Young Georgians Should Read” by the Georgia Center for the Book. • Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Andy Runton’s clean, animated, and heartwarming Owly series continually appears on core lists of graphic novels for young readers. MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 29: CLIFF CHIANG As the artist of DC’s New 52 breakout hit Wonder Woman series, Cliff Chiang’s star has never shone brighter. His bold, graphic style has a classic feel with a modern sensibility, and it’s no wonder he’s become one of the industry’s top illustrators. Now Chris Arrant and Eric Nolen-Weathington reveal just how Chiang went from promising assistant editor to in-demand freelance artist in Modern Masters Volume 29: Cliff Chiang. It features a career-spanning interview, and loads of both iconic and rarely seen artwork from Cliff’s personal files. There’s also an in-depth look into the artist’s work process, and an extensive gallery of commissioned pieces, many in full-color. Experience the wonder of this modern master of comics: Cliff Chiang! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Spotlights the career of Cliff Chiang (artist of DC’s New 52 breakout hit Wonder Woman series). • Features a career-spanning interview, and loads of both iconic and rarely seen artwork from Cliff’s personal files. • Presents an in-depth look into the artist’s work process, and an extensive gallery of commissioned pieces, many in full-color. THE BEST OF ALTER EGO VOLUME 2 This sequel to Alter Ego: The Best of the Legendary Comics Fanzine presents more fantastic features from the fabled magazine begun in 1961 by Jerry Bails and Roy Thomas — covering undiscovered gems from all 11 original issues published between 1961 and 1978! Editors Roy Thomas and Bill Schelly uncover never-revealed secrets about the first super-hero fanzine ever published, with vintage articles about Tor, Hawkman, the Spectre, Blackhawk, the Justice League of America, the All-Winners Squad, Robotman, Wonder Woman, the Heap, the Lensmen/Green Lantern connection, and so much more! Plus rarely-seen comics stories by Joe Kubert, Ronn Foss, and Roy Thomas and Sam Grainger, as well as Roy’s entire “Bestest League of America” parody, collected for the first time ever! writer: Andy Runton artist: Andy Runton Format: Softcover, Black & White size: 5.25 x 7.25 Page Count: 120 Recommended age: Children (ages 4 - 8) Publisher: Top Shelf Productions IsBN: 1-60309-087-8 IsBN-13: 978-1-60309-087-2 Price: $10.00 (CAN: $10.99, £7.50) Release Date: 10/1/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Owly Volume 1: The Way Home & The Bittersweet Summer (ISBN 1-891830-62-7), Owly Volume 2: Just A Little Blue (ISBN 1-891830-64-3), Owly Volume 3: Flying Lessons (ISBN 1-891830-76-7), Owly Volume 4: A Time To Be Brave (ISBN 1-891830-89-9), Owly Volume 5: Tiny Tales (ISBN 1-60309-019-3) writer: Chris Arrant, Eric Nolen-Weathington artist: Cliff Chiang Format: Softcover, Partial Color size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 120 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Superheroes Publisher: TwoMorrows Publishing IsBN: 1-60549-050-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-60549-050-2 Price: $15.95 (CAN: $17.95, £11.99) Release Date: 5/28/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Modern Masters Volume 28: Eric Powell (ISBN 1-60549-041-5), Modern Masters Volume 25: Jeff Smith (ISBN 1-60549-024-5), Modern Masters Volume 24: Guy Davis (ISBN 1-60549-023-7) writer: Roy Thomas, Bill Schelly artist: Joe Kubert Format: Softcover, Black & White size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 160 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Historical Publisher: TwoMorrows Publishing IsBN: 1-60549-048-2 IsBN-13: 978-1-60549-048-9 Price: $19.95 (CAN: $21.95, £14.99) Release Date: 5/21/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • Editors Roy Thomas and Bill Schelly uncover never-revealed secrets about the first superhero fanzine ever published. New Releases July - Dec 2013 selected Previous Volumes: Alter Ego: The Best Of The Legendary Comics Fanzine (ISBN 1-893905-88-8) 102 TwoMorrows Publishing DAN SPIEGLE: A LIFE IN COMIC ART Dan Spiegle is one of the most respected — and hardest working — comic artists of the last sixty years, with a career spanning the Golden Age of comics through the Modern era. From his beginnings on the Hopalong Cassidy newspaper strip, to his thirty-year tenure on Dell and Gold Key’s licensed TV and Movie adaptions (Lost in Space, Korak, Magnus Robot Fighter, Mighty Sampson, Buck Rogers), Dan’s work is admired by fans and professionals alike. If you’ve read comics between the mid-1950s through the 2000s, you’ve probably enjoyed a comic with Dan’s art — now learn about his life in comic art. Includes a Foreword by longtime collaborator Mark Evanier and an Afterword by Sergio Aragones. writer: John Coates artist: Dan Spiegle Format: Softcover, Partial Color size: 8.25 x 11 Page Count: 104 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Historical Publisher: TwoMorrows Publishing IsBN: 1-60549-049-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-60549-049-6 Price: $14.95 (CAN: $16.95, £10.99) Release Date: 6/4/2013 KEY SELLING POINTS: • Documents Dan Spiegle’s 60-year career as a comic book artist on Dell and Gold Key’s licensed TV and Movie adaptions. • Features dozens of images of Dan’s work, along with personal photos of family and industry peers, and numerous private commission drawings. AMERICAN COMIC BOOK CHRONICLES: THE 1950S The American Comic Book Chronicles continues its ambitious series of full-color hardcovers where TwoMorrows’ top authors document every decade of comic book history from the 1940s to today! Bill Schelly authors the volume on the 1950s era of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, with a year-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends, including: the rise of the great EC “New Trend” titles (Tales of the Crypt, Weird Science), Harvey Kurtzman’s Mad, and Carl Barks’ classic work on Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge! Plus, read about the publication of Dr. Fredric Wertham’s notorious anti-comics book, Seduction of the Innocent, and the Senate hearings on juvenile delinquency that led to the creation of the Comics Code, changing the face of comics for decades to come! writer: Bill Schelly artist: Jack Kirby, Harvey Kurtzman, Carl Barks Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 256 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Comics History Publisher: TwoMorrows Publishing IsBN: 1-60549-054-7 IsBN-13: 978-1-60549-054-0 Price: $40.95 (CAN: $44.99, £30.99) Release Date: 8/21/2013 selected Previous Volumes: American Comic Book Chronicles: 1960-64 (ISBN 1-60549-0458), American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1980s (ISBN 1-60549-046-6) JOE KUBERT: A TRIBUTE TO THE CREATOR & MENTOR For its second issue, Comic Book Creator magazine — the new voice of the comics medium — pays tribute to the late, great Joe Kubert in a 160-page, double-sized extravaganza! Squeezed between Kubert homage covers by Sergio Cariello and Tim Truman, this Summer Special is entirely devoted to the legendary comics creator who passed away in 2012. Included are comprehensive examinations of each facet of Joe’s career: Golden Age fan-favorite artist, 3-D comics pioneer, pre-eminent war delineator, top artist-as-editor, incomparable Tarzan writer and artist, founder of the Kubert School, graphic novelist, P*S magazine helmsman, father to a comics creator dynasty, and inspiration to generations of aspiring artists — replete with interviews with the master from over the years, plus rarelyseen artwork and artifacts. writer: Jon B. Cooke artist: Joe Kubert, Adam Kubert, Andy Kubert Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 160 Recommended age: All Ages Genre: Comics History Publisher: TwoMorrows Publishing IsBN: 1-60549-053-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-60549-053-3 Price: $17.95 (CAN: $19.95, £13.50) Release Date: 8/6/2013 Editor Jon B. Cooke (of the Eisner Award-winning Comic Book Artist magazine) has also assembled testimonials, remembrances, portraits, anecdotes, pin-ups, and mini-interviews by peers, faculty, students, fans, friends, and family, with special emphasis on a history of the Kubert School, its illustrious alumni, and Joe’s impact as instructor. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Joe Kubert is one of the major artists in comics history, with a career spanning from the 1940s to his passing in 2012. • Includes comprehensive examinations of each facet of Joe’s career, from Golden Age to Tarzan to the Kubert School. • Features Kubert interviews, rarely-seen art, plus testimonials, remembrances, portraits, anecdotes, pin-up,s and mini-interviews by faculty, students, fans, friends, and family. New Releases July - Dec 2013 103 TwoMorrows Publishing THE STAR REACH COMPANION The Star*Reach Companion is a complete history and bibliography of the 1970s independent comic, highlighting its importance to the comics field. Star*Reach’s influence was enormous, impacting nearly every aspect of modern comics and genres, and showcasing such creators as Dave Stevens, Frank Brunner, Howard Chaykin, Steve Leialoha, Walter Simonson, Barry Windsor-Smith, Ken Steacy, John Workman, Mike Vosburg, P. Craig Russell, Dave Sim, Michael Gilbert, and many others. In addition to extensive historical coverage and interviews by author Richard Arndt, the book also features full stories from Star*Reach and its sister magazine Imagine, including the first Gideon Faust story by Before Watchmen writer Len Wein and The Shadow artist Howard Chaykin, “Marginal Incident” by Fables artist Steve Leialoha, and, presented for the first time in the original, intended version, “Siegfried and the Dragon” by P. Craig Russell, one of the first of his operatic adaptations. Also included is extensive in writer: Richard Arndt, Mike Friedrich artist: Howard Chaykin, Walt Simonson, Frank Brunner, P. Craig Russell Format: Softcover, Partial Color size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 192 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Comics History Publisher: TwoMorrows Publishing IsBN: 1-60549-051-2 IsBN-13: 978-1-60549-051-9 Price: $27.95 (CAN: $30.75, £20.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 Formation about independent magazines like Witzend, Hot Stuf’, and Andromedea that both preceded and followed Star*Reach in its mission to re-invent comics for a more mature audience. It includes a Foreword by Star*Reach founder Mike Friedrich, and a cover by Howard Chaykin! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Complete history of the influential 1970s independent comic. • Features work by and interviews with Dave Stevens, Frank Brunner, Howard Chaykin, Steve Leialoha, Walter Simonson, Barry Windsor-Smith, Ken Steacy, John Workman, Mike Vosburg, P. Craig Russell, Dave Sim, Michael Gilbert, and many others. • Reprints full stories from Star*Reach and its sister magazine, Imagine, in color for the first time! MINIFIGURE CUSTOMIZATION 2: WHY LIVE IN THE BOX? Why live in the box? Populate your world with any alien, superhero, historical, action, horror, or science-fiction figure you can “Just imagine.” Minifigure Customization 2: Why Live in the Box? takes an advanced look at the hobby, introducing more complex techniques to alter the lovable LEGO minifigure, and building on the techniques introduced in the first book. It features tutorials on virtual customization, designing decals and advanced decal application, custom part modification and creation, including 3-D printing, advanced painting techniques, lighting figures with LEDs or EL wire, tips on minifigure displays, and digital photography tips to capture your custom figures in the best light. Essential tools used to create custom figures are identified and updated, and a Gallery of custom minifigures from top customizers is included, where they share their favorite tips and tricks. KEY SELLING POINTS: writer: Jared K. Burks artist: Joe Meno Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 80 Recommended age: All Ages Publisher: TwoMorrows Publishing IsBN: 1-60549-052-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-60549-052-6 Price: $9.95 (CAN: $10.99, £7.50) Release Date: 11/20/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Minifigure Customization: Populate Your World! (ISBN 1-60549-033-4) • Sequel to the top-selling first book on Minifigure customizing. • Features tutorials on designing decals, custom part creation, painting techniques, lighting figures, tips on minifigure displays, and digital photography to capture your custom figures in the best light. New Releases July - Dec 2013 104 Udon Entertainment ATELIER: ARTWORKS OF ARLAND writer: Gust artist: Mel Kishida The Atelier series has become a favorite of many Japanese RPG enthusiasts with its unique mix of alchemy and action set in a vibrant and magical fantasy world. Atelier: Artworks of Arland collects the wonderful artwork behind the Arland trilogy — Atelier Rorona, Atelier Totori, and Atelier Meruru. Included are the spectacular character designs of Mel Kishida, plus promotional art, pin-ups, rough sketches, character profiles, and more. Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 8.25 x 11.75 Page Count: 256 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Art, Coffee Table, Popular Culture KEY SELLING POINTS: Publisher: Udon Entertainment IsBN: 1-926778-63-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-926778-63-1 Carton Qty: 16 Price: $44.99 (CAN: $49.99, £33.99) • Covers material from the three most recent games in the Atelier RPG series — Atelier Rorona, Atelier Totori, and Atelier Meruru — released in North America for the Playstation 3 in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Release Date: 5/7/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Atelier Series: Official Chronicle (ISBN 1-926778-20-0) SUMMER WARS: MATERIAL BOOK Directed by Mamoru Hosoda (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time), and brought to life by renowned animation studio MADHOUSE, Summer Wars is the story of an ordinary family going to extraordinary lengths to avert the impending cyber apocalypse! The Summer Wars: Material Book gives a detailed, behind-the-scenes look at the development artwork that went into this award-winning film. Inside you’ll find character profiles, background designs, rough sketches, and an exclusive interview with the film’s director. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Summers Wars was directed by Mamoru Hosoda, director of The Girl Who Lept Through Time. • Featuring wonderful artwork by MADHOUSE, the animation studio behind Ninja Scroll, Death Note, Trigun, and many more popular anime. • Summers Wars has surfaced at film festivals around the world, winning numerous awards and nominations. DEVIL SURVIVOR: OFFICIAL MATERIAL COLLECTION In seven days, Tokyo will fall. Demons have invaded the city, and unless a group of teenagers does something about it, fear and chaos will reign! Devil Survivor: Official Material Collection is the ultimate companion to the hit role playing game, and includes character designs, promotional artwork, storyboards, a detailed demon guide, and creator interviews. KEY SELLING POINTS: writer: Mamoru Hosoda artist: Madhouse Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 7.25 x 9.5 Page Count: 208 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Art, Coffee Table, Popular Culture Publisher: Udon Entertainment IsBN: 1-926778-68-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-926778-68-6 Price: $39.99 (CAN: $43.99, £29.99) Release Date: 5/7/2013 writer: Atlus artist: Suzuhito Yasuda Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 8.25 x 11.75 Page Count: 176 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Art, Coffee Table, Popular Culture Publisher: Udon Entertainment IsBN: 1-926778-73-1 IsBN-13: 978-1-926778-73-0 Price: $39.99 (CAN: $43.99, £29.99) Release Date: 6/11/2013 • Like the Persona series, Devil Survivor is part of the Megami Tensai RPG franchise from Atlus. • Devil Survivor was originally released for the Nintendo DS. An updated version, Devil Survivor Overclocked, was released for the Nintendo 3DS on 2011. New Releases July - Dec 2013 105 Udon Entertainment DISGAEA 3: SCHOOL OF DEVILS VOLUME 1 In the Netherworld school known as the Evil Academy, students learn to be proper demons! Truancy, poor hygiene, and unfinished homework are what’s needed to make the honor role at this evil alma mater. But, there is one diminutive demon not content with being the most sinful kid in school. The mischievous Mao has his sights set on superseding his own father, and becoming the new overlord of the Netherworld! KEY SELLING POINTS: • The Disgaea games for various Playstation and Nintendo consoles have collectively sold over 1.7 million copies. • The Disgaea property has been spun off into a 12-episode animated series, and several manga series. • The 5th game of the core Disgaea series, Disgaea: Dimension 2, will be released for the Playstation 3 in Japan in March 2013. HARUHI-ISM: NOIZI ITO ARTWORKS Haruhi Suzumiya is an energetic Japanese girl who craves excitement and adventure! The members of the SOS Brigade try their best to keep Haruhi happy, because if they don’t — she could accidentally destroy the universe! Seriously! Haruhi-ism collects the spectacular artwork of Noizi Ito, the artist behind the original Haruhi Suzumiya novel series. Included are book and DVD covers, magazine pin-ups, rare promo images, and more! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Haruhi Suzumiya is the star of a light novel series available from Little Brown Books for Young Readers, and multiple manga series available from Yen Press. • Haruhi Suzumiya also stars in the anime TV series, The Melancholy of Haruhi, as well as the animated film, The Disappearance of Haruhi. HATSUNE MIKU GRAPHICS: CHARACTER COLLECTION CV01 HATSUNE MIKU EDITION Superstar Japanese idol Hatsune Miku stars in her own character artwork showcase! CV01 collects more than 40 artists’ spectacular takes on the Vocaloid diva. Over 150 illustrations feature themes from high-fashion to everyday activities, pin-up style pieces to musical performance, and more! KEY SELLING POINTS: writer: Shin Sasaki artist: Shin Sasaki Format: Softcover, Black & White size: 5.75 x 8.25 Page Count: 160 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Manga, Action/Adventure Publisher: Udon Entertainment IsBN: 1-926778-72-3 IsBN-13: 978-1-926778-72-3 Price: $13.95 (CAN: $15.50, £10.50) Release Date: 6/11/2013 writer: Noizi Ito artist: Noizi Ito Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 8.25 x 11.75 Page Count: 120 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Art, Coffee Table, Popular Culture Publisher: Udon Entertainment IsBN: 1-926778-69-3 IsBN-13: 978-1-926778-69-3 Price: $39.99 (CAN: $43.99, £29.99) Release Date: 6/11/2013 writer: Comptiq artist: Various, KEI Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 8.25 x 11.75 Page Count: 96 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Art, Coffee Table, Popular Culture Publisher: Udon Entertainment IsBN: 1-926778-74-X IsBN-13: 978-1-926778-74-7 Price: $29.99 (CAN: $32.99, £22.50) Release Date: 6/11/2013 • Hatsune Miku is the mascot character for the popular Vocaloid voice synthesizer musical software. • Hatsune Miku’s live concerts, where she performs as a virtual holographic idol, draw thousands of fans. • Hatsune Miku’s official English Facebook page boasts over 850,000 members. New Releases July - Dec 2013 106 Udon Entertainment HATSUNE MIKU GRAPHICS: CHARACTER COLLECTION CV02 KAGAMINE RIN & LEN EDITION Kagamine Rin & Len take center stage in this new Vocaloid character artwork showcase! CV02 collects more than 35 artists’ unique takes on the singing twins. Over 150 illustrations feature themes from hip fashions to everyday activities, fun beach scenes to musical performance, and more! KEY SELLING POINTS: writer: Comptiq artist: Various, KEI Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 8.25 x 11.75 Page Count: 96 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Art, Coffee Table, Popular Culture Publisher: Udon Entertainment IsBN: 1-926778-76-6 IsBN-13: 978-1-926778-76-1 Price: $34.99 (CAN: $38.50, £25.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 • Like Hatsune Miku, Rin & Len are mascot characters for the popular Vocaloid voice synthesizer musical software. • Hatsune Miku’s live concerts, where she performs as a virtual holographic idol, draw thousands of fans. • Hatsune Miku’s official English Facebook page boasts over 850,000 members. selected Previous Volumes: Hatsune Miku Graphics: Character Collection CV01 - Hatsune Miku Edition (ISBN 1-926778-74-X) STREET FIGHTER CLASSIC VOLUME 1: HADOKEN writer: Ken Siu-Chong artist: Arnold Tsang, Alvin Lee, Andrew Hou, Joe Madureira, Hyung-Tae Kim Presenting UDON’s classic Street Fighter comics in a gorgeous, oversized hardcover Format: Hardcover, Full Color size: 8.25 x 11.25 Page Count: 304 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Action/Adventure Format! In Volume 1, Chun-li and Guile uncover the secrets of Shadaloo, while Ryu and Ken hunt down the murderous master of the fist — Akuma! It’s a whirlwind tour across the globe with all your favorite World Warriors! Collects the original Street Fighter #1-10, plus cover art and bonus stories from some of the hottest names in comics! Publisher: Udon Entertainment IsBN: 1-926778-75-8 IsBN-13: 978-1-926778-75-4 Price: $49.99 (CAN: $54.99, £37.99) KEY SELLING POINTS: Release Date: 7/9/2013 • The unquestioned king of fighting games, the Street Fighter video game series has sold over 33 million units. • UDON’s “Street Fighter Classic” series is meant as a replacement for the sold-old Street Fighter and Street Fighter II Ultimate Edition editions. DISGAEA 3: SCHOOL OF DEVILS VOLUME 2 A well-behaved demon is no demon at all! As Mao’s stolen “Hero” title continues to turn him from the schoolyard bad boy into a goody two-shoes, he hatches a new scheme to defeat his overlord Father and rule the Netherworld! But will Evil Academy senior student Salvatore take Mao out before his plans come to fruition? KEY SELLING POINTS: • The Disgaea games for various Playstation and Nintendo consoles have collectively sold over 1.7 million copies. • The Disgaea property has been spun off into a 12-episode animated series, and several manga series. • The 5th game of the core Disgaea series, Disgaea: Dimension 2, will be released in North America in Fall 2013. New Releases July - Dec 2013 writer: Shin Sasaki artist: Shin Sasaki Format: Softcover, Black & White size: 5.75 x 8.25 Page Count: 192 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Manga, Action/Adventure Publisher: Udon Entertainment IsBN: 1-926778-79-0 IsBN-13: 978-1-926778-79-2 Price: $14.95 (CAN: $16.50, £10.99) Release Date: 8/27/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Disgaea 3: School of Devils Volume 1 (ISBN 1-926778-72-3) 107 Udon Entertainment Valiant Entertainment, LLC HARUHI SUZUMIYA ILLUSTRATIONS: SPRING & SUMMER writer: Kadokawa Shoten artist: Various, Shoko Ikeda, Futoshi Nishiya, Yukiko Horiguchi, Tomoe Aratani Can’t get enough of Haruhi and the SOS Brigade? Then Haruhi Suzumiya Illustrations: Spring & Summer is the art book for you! Haruhi Suzumiya Illustrations collects the fantastic key visuals and promotional artwork from the hit Haruhi Suzumiya anime series. Spring & Summer features Haruhi and the whole gang in beachwear, sports outfits, summer dresses, evening gowns, and more as they adventure through all sorts of fun and farcical situations. Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 8.25 x 11.75 Page Count: 176 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Art, Coffee Table, Popular Culture KEY SELLING POINTS: • Haruhi Suzumiya is the star of a light novel series available from Little Brown Books for Young Readers, and multiple manga series available from Yen Press. • Haruhi Suzumiya also stars in the anime TV series, The Melancholy of Haruhi, as well as the animated film, The Disappearance of Haruhi. HATSUNE MIKU GRAPHICS: CHARACTER COLLECTION CV03 MEGURINE LUKA EDITION The world’s first bilingual Vocaloid, Megurine Luka, stars in her own character artwork showcase! CV03 collects more than 35 artists’ wonderful takes on this pink-haired beauty. Over 150 illustrations feature themes from high-fashion to leisurely fun, spicy pin-ups to musical performance, and more! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Like Hatsune Miku, Luka is a mascot character for the popular Vocaloid voice synthesizer musical software. • Luka was teh first-ever bilingual Vocaloid, able to sing in both Japanese and English. • Hatsune Miku’s live concerts, where she performs as a virtual holographic idol, draw thousands of fans. • Hatsune Miku’s official English Facebook page boasts over 850,000 members. SHADOWMAN VOLUME 1: BIRTH RITES TP There’s a million dreams in the Big Easy. But now its worst nightmare is about to come true. As the forces of darkness prepare to claim New Orleans as their own, Jack Boniface must embrace the legacy he was born to uphold. As Shadowman, Jack is about to become the only thing that stands between his city and an army of unspeakable monstrosities from beyond the night. But is the mantle of Shadowman a blessing, or a curse? And what is the true cost of his otherworldly power? New Releases July - Dec 2013 Publisher: Udon Entertainment IsBN: 1-926778-70-7 IsBN-13: 978-1-926778-70-9 Price: $39.99 (CAN: $43.99, £29.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 writer: Comptiq artist: Various, KEI Format: Softcover, Full Color size: 8.25 x 11.75 Page Count: 96 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Art, Coffee Table, Popular Culture Publisher: Udon Entertainment IsBN: 1-926778-77-4 IsBN-13: 978-1-926778-77-8 Price: $34.99 (CAN: $38.50, £25.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Hatsune Miku Graphics: Character Collection CV01 - Hatsune Miku Edition (ISBN 1-926778-74-X), Hatsune Miku Graphics: Character Collection CV02 - Kagamine Rin & Len Edition (ISBN 1-926778-76-6) writer: Justin Jordan, Patrick Zircher artist: Patrick Zircher Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 112 Recommended age: Young Adult Publisher: Valiant Entertainment, LLC IsBN: 1-939346-00-2 IsBN-13: 978-1-939346-00-1 Price: $9.99 (CAN: $10.99, £7.50) Release Date: 5/7/2013 108 Valiant Entertainment, LLC HARBINGER VOLUME 2: RENEGADES TP writer: Joshua Dysart, Joshua D.M. Dysart artist: Barry Kitson, Lee Garbett, Matthew Clark, Phil Briones Led by omega-powered psionic Toyo Harada, the Harbinger Foundation is a secret organization that has controlled and subverted the course of recent history. With a secret army of psychic soldiers at his command, no one has dared defy Toyo Harada’s plans for the human race — until now! Harada’s most powerful student, Peter Stanchek, has discovered the true nature of the Harbinger Foundation and he will stop at nothing to prevent Harada’s vision from coming to pass. With a classified list of Harada’s next recruits in hand, it falls to Peter to draft the next generation of empowered youth and form the frontline in humanity’s resistance to the Harbinger Foundation. Peter. Kris. Zephyr. Flamingo. Torque. Their fight for the future comes out of the shadows and into the Valiant Universe when “Renegades” begins. Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 128 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Superhero Adventure Publisher: Valiant Entertainment, LLC IsBN: 1-939346-02-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-939346-02-5 Price: $14.99 (CAN: $16.99, £10.99) Release Date: 6/4/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Harbinger Volume 1: Omega Rising TP (ISBN 0-9796409-5-4) BLOODSHOT VOLUME 2: THE RISE AND THE FALL TP writer: Duane Swierczynski artist: Manuel Garcia, Arturo Lozzi, Matthew Clark Bloodshot is finally free of the memories that have haunted him since his awakening — but now even greater mysteries remain. Who was he before he was transformed into a walking weapon? And just what purpose did he serve for Project Rising Spirit? Now, a rogue PRS scientist has told Bloodshot the location of the answers he needs — and they’re buried deep within an off-the-grid, savagely fortified black site that will rain hellfire down upon anyone who dares trespass. And, once he’s inside, he may just discover that he’s not the only indestructible killing machine PRS ever dreamed into the world… What is Project Rising Spirit’s true function in the Valiant Universe? Who will answer for their crimes? And what darker secrets yet await in the recesses of their classified compound? The answers you’ve been waiting for will beckon in Bloodshot: The Rise and The Fall. Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 128 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Superhero Adventure Publisher: Valiant Entertainment, LLC Imprint: Valiant Universe IsBN: 1-939346-03-7 IsBN-13: 978-1-939346-03-2 Price: $14.99 (CAN: $16.99, £10.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Bloodshot Volume 1: Setting The World On Fire TP (ISBN 0-97964096-2), Valiant Masters: Bloodshot Volume 1 – Blood of the Machine HC (ISBN 0-9796409-3-8) ARCHER & ARMSTRONG VOLUME 2: WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR Not even time itself can escape the Eternal Warrior! No one in the Valiant Universe is more terrifying, more dangerous, or more experienced in the art of war than the undying Eternal Warrior. After thousands of years on the battlefield, he’s a master of strategy and weaponry, an unrelenting force of nature capable of dismantling entire armies with little effort and less conscience. His brother Armstrong, on the other hand, likes to read poetry and drink beer. Maybe that’s why they had such a bad falling out? But now — after years apart — the Eternal Warrior has a new mission: destroy young Obadiah Archer, Armstrong’s best-est new buddy and teammate in the war against The Sect. And, like it or not, Valiant’s history-smashing adventure duo is about to feel the wrath of the Eternal Warrior’s fist and steel. writer: Fred Van Lente artist: Emanuela Lupacchino Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 128 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Superhero Adventure Publisher: Valiant Entertainment, LLC Imprint: Valiant Universe IsBN: 1-939346-04-5 IsBN-13: 978-1-939346-04-9 Price: $14.99 (CAN: $16.50, £10.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Archer & Armstrong Volume 1: The Michelangelo Code TP (ISBN 0-9796409-8-9) New Releases July - Dec 2013 109 Valiant Entertainment, LLC Zenescope SHADOWMAN VOLUME 2: DARQUE RECKONING TP writer: Justin Jordan, Patrick Zircher artist: Patrick Zircher, Lee Garbett, Robert de la Torre The coming of Master Darque is upon us! Jack Boniface has just been to Hell and back. After surviving the horrors of the Deadside, Jack is taking his new abilities to the limit and discovering more about the legacy of the Shadowman with each passing night. But, what if he wasn’t the only thing that managed to escape back to Earth? Something dark has arrived in New Orleans, leaving death and madness in its black wake. What’s more, the city’s deadliest cartel assassin is after Jack, and he refuses to die — literally! Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 128 Recommended age: Young Adult Genre: Superhero Adventure Publisher: Valiant Entertainment, LLC IsBN: 1-939346-05-3 IsBN-13: 978-1-939346-05-6 Price: $14.99 (CAN: $16.99, £10.99) Release Date: 8/13/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Shadowman Volume 1: Birth Rites TP (ISBN 1-939346-00-2) FLY: THE FALL writer: Raven Gregory artist: Robert Gill What if there was a drug that gave you the power to Fly? How far would you go to possess it? As Eddie Patron struggles with the guilt of Danielle’s death he finds comfort in his girlfriend, Mary. But little does he know he’s not the only one who’s been keeping secrets. Meanwhile, Francis is finally ready to face the individual responsible for the murder of his family — and only one of them will be leaving alive! Set in a world where the super heroes aren’t really heroes at all...how far would you go to FLY? Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 156 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Fantasy, Horror Collects FLY: The Fall #1-5. Publisher: Zenescope IsBN: 1-937068-88-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-937068-88-2 Price: $15.99 (CAN: $17.99, £11.99) KEY SELLING POINTS: Release Date: 5/7/2013 • Sequel to the “Best Comic of 2011” as voted by Wizard World, Pop Culture Addict, Comic Buzz, Talking Comics, and Geekadelphia. GRIMM UNIVERSE VOLUME 1 An unsuspecting woman learns of her highborn heritage and finds herself entangled in a war between the Gods themselves. Red Riding Hood returns to New York in search of a serial killer who is anything but what he seems. Before she was the Goblin Queen there was only the princess Olivia. A small child whose dark lust and blood-thirsty obsession against the Goblins that slaughtered her family would lead her to discover a greater power hidden within. An evil power that would consume all she was and all she could ever be until only the evil that is the Goblin Queen remained. And see for the first time the full origin of the greatest evil to inhabit the Grimm Universe...The Dark One, himself! The hot, new series that spotlights the Heroes and Villains of the Grimm Universe is collected here for the first time EVER! New Releases July - Dec 2013 selected Previous Volumes: Fly Softcover Volume 1 (ISBN 1-937068-95-1) writer: Patrick Shand, David Franchini, Anthony Spay, Dan Wickline Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 176 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Publisher: Zenescope IsBN: 1-939683-00-9 IsBN-13: 978-1-939683-00-7 Price: $15.99 (CAN: $17.50, £11.99) Release Date: 6/11/2013 110 Zenescope WONDERLAND VOLUME 2 writer: Raven Gregory artist: Sheldon Goh After defeating the malevolent spirit of her long-dead brother and escaping the terror of a town possessed by the insanity of the Mad Hatter, Calie and her daughter, Violet, disappear into the city of Los Angeles hoping to evade Wonderland’s ever-extending reach. But the duo is fast to learn that no matter where they run, or where they hide, Wonderland will find them! Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 176 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Fantasy, Horror From the writers and creators who brought you Zenescope’s original Wonderland trilogy comes the continuation of the adventure in a world of madness like you’ve never seen before. Publisher: Zenescope IsBN: 0-9853378-9-3 IsBN-13: 978-0-9853378-9-6 Price: $15.99 (CAN: $17.50, £11.99) Volume 2 collects issues #6-10 of the Wonderland series. Release Date: 6/18/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Wonderland Volume 1 (ISBN 1-937068-65-X) GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS: UNLEASHED VOLUME 1 Zenescope’s Event of the Year Begins Here! A realm where a legion of monsters have been trapped for centuries...until now! Now our heroes will have to join forces with four, time-lost monster hunters against a threat whose power may be too powerful to defeat. Lucky for them they are about to get some help in the form of a powerful ally. The highborn Belinda! A shadow has fallen over the Grimm Universe and nothing will ever be the same as the terror of the Being is UNLEASHED on the Zenescope universe! writer: Patrick Shand, Raven Gregory Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 156 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Fantasy, Horror Publisher: Zenescope IsBN: 1-939683-01-7 IsBN-13: 978-1-939683-01-4 Price: $15.99 (CAN: $17.99, £11.99) Release Date: 7/7/2013 MADNESS OF WONDERLAND writer: Dan Wickline The mind-bending follow up to Call of Wonderland is here! Following the events of Call of Wonderland, Detective Legrasse is still trying to make sense out of what happened to the two murder suspects who disappeared, seemingly in thin air, from a locked basement. But when she’s called in on a disturbing and brutal murder case, she realizes that there is a connection to be made somewhere. Meanwhile, the back-story that follows H.P. Lovecraft’s journal continues as Lovecraft’s disturbing dreams are becoming more and more real to him. Format: Softcover, Full Color Page Count: 128 Recommended age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Fantasy, Horror Publisher: Zenescope IsBN: 1-937068-89-7 IsBN-13: 978-1-937068-89-9 Price: $12.99 (CAN: $14.99, £9.99) Release Date: 7/9/2013 selected Previous Volumes: Wonderland (ISBN 1-937068-61-7) Call of JUNGLE BOOK: LAST OF THE SPECIES writer: Mark L Miller Mowglii has recovered from her wounds after defeating the ferocious Shere Khan, but a quiet day by the river turns into a battle for survival as the unpredictable Dewan of the Apes returns and the Payari Elephants face an attack from Bomani and the remains of the Tigers of the Shere. Mowglii soon learns that on Kipling Isle, there is no down time! 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