Walk through a sparkling world of make-believe, a cotton-candy-colored dream world of hearts, flowers, and switchblades, of dewy-eyed cartoon pinup gals, kutie-pie kowgirls, leopard-skinned sweeties, hatchet-wielding honeys, and the cuddliest devil kitties Hell has to offer. The art of Lisa Petrucci is a honey-coated maelstrom of contradictions-the innocence of lost Americana, childhood nostalgia, and traditional feminine iconography all presented with a rebellious spirit. Kickass Kuties: The Art of Lisa Petrucci is the first collection of the artist's remarkable catalog, a hallucinatory tour through an emporium of cultural chaos, a bipolar gallery of imagery both sacred and profane. [Lisa Petrucci (W/A)]
Diana teams up with detectives Johnny Double and Batman in in this final volume of Wonder Woman's plainclothes adventures from the early 1970s. Collecting WONDER WOMAN #199-204 and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #105. [Written by Dennis O’Neil, Samuel L. Delany, Bob Haney and Robert Kanigher Cover by Dick Giordano / A]
"Rise of the Olympian" part 3 and a "Faces of Evil" issue! The Olympians are on Earth, and they're making their presence felt across the world! The JLA joins forces with Wonder Woman to stop Genocide, but even their combined might isn't enough! And the mysterious power behind The Society is at last revealed! [Written by Gail Simone / Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan / Cover by Aaron Lopresti]
At the ends of the universe, Wonder Woman falls victim to the Black Horizon in this new hardcover collecting issues #20-25 of her hit series! To save herself, Wonder Woman must forge an alliance with the legendary warriors Beowulf and Claw the Unconquered while trapped on a world where her powers have betrayed her and brutal combat rules the day. [Written by Gail Simone / Art by Aaron Lopresti, Bernard Chang & Matt Ryan / Cover by Aaron Lopresti]
In this volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #1-4 and WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1, the Amazon warrior Diana has gone missing, leaving Donna Troy to take up the mantle of Wonder Woman! And when Diana returns, she's become an agent of the Department of Metahuman Affairs! [Written by Allan Heinberg / Art by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson and Gary Frank & John Sibal Cover by]
Dark Reign. These solicits are classified until the release of Secret Invasion #8. [Written by Brian Reed / Penciled by Patrick Olliffe / Cover by Stephane Roux]
The fourth Queen & Country Definitive Edition collects all three Declassified volumes under one cover! Get the background on Paul Crocker, Tom Wallace, and Nicky Poole as they sharpen their teeth as young agents of espionage! This volumes includes extras and interviews with many of the contributors to the Eisner-Award-winning series! [Greg Rucka & Brian Hurtt]
Selina Kyle is back from the Hell Planet of SALVATION RUN - and she's ready to get back into action in this volume collecting CATWOMAN #78-82, the final issues of the series. But to reclaim her place in Gotham City, Catwoman will have to declare war on the city's underworld. Scheduled to arrive in March. [Written by Will Pfeifer / Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez / Cover by Adam Hughes]
"Who is Superwoman?" part 2! The mystery of the year continues! Supergirl uncovers a vital clue to Superwoman's identity, but the Woman of Steel is more than willing to fight to protect her secrets! Plus, just what is Reactron up to - and what does a certain Metropolis police inspector have to do with it? [Written by Sterling Gates Cover by Joshua Middleton / Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne]
"Rise of The Olympian" part 4! Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! The Olympians have risen to begin their all-out assault on war across the globe! One particular attack could spell the end of the Department of Metahuman Affairs, and Wonder Woman's life is changed forever in the aftermath of Genocide's savage beating...and that's just the stuff we can tell you! Don't miss this crucial arc in Wonder Woman's history! A variant cover by Marcos Martin is available as part of a set of 11 copies (10 regular covers and 1 variant) [Written by Gail Simone / Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan / Cover by Aaron Lopresti Variant Cover b]
As if being an 8th grader wasn't hard enough, a meteor strikes and makes all of the students at Stanhope Boarding School really super. And why is Belinda Zee suddenly being so nice? [Written by Landry Q. Walker / Art and Cover by Eric Jones]
From the beginning, Blythe has been searching through a country that doesn't exist and into a far more bizarre dimension in order to find the stranger she's fallen in love with - Zayn, a man who may or may not be a terrorist. Now, their paths will cross in the oddest way possible: Trapped in Zayn's body as a 10-year-old boy, Blythe will relive his life and the things she'll learn will shock her beyond anything she could've ever imagined! If you haven't tried out this new ongoing Vertigo series, this is the issue to hop on board - specially priced at just 1.00! Scheduled to arrive in March. [Written by G. Willow Wilson / Art and Cover by M.K. Perker]
Collecting the story that started it all, from AIR #1-5! Blythe knew there was no time like the present more dangerous to be an airline stewardess, but the skies might be much more dangerous than anyone imagines. She's just learned of the Etesian Front - vigilantes dedicated to take the skies back from terrorism - and they're after Zayn, a man she's just met. Whether he's an average frequent flier or a terrorist, finding out will lead Blythe to discover the weird science of hyperaxis and the mysterious artifact that will change the way we see technology forever. From the comics imprint known for innovation, G. Willow Wilson and M. K. Perker introduce a new way of looking at the magic of flight. Scheduled to arrive in March. [Written by G. Willow Wilson / Art and Cover by M.K. Perker]
In our fifth and final chapter of this first big post-war saga, you're going to find out why this story was called "The Dark Ages." Yes, this is a dark story, and we're afraid you're not going to like it one bit - unless, of course, you think not nearly enough terrible and tragic things have happened to our stalwart heroes of Fabletown. We now suspect that, if the Fables had truly had any idea of the full consequences, they'd never have gone to war at all. [Written by Bill Willingham / Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy / Cover by James Jean]
Gotham City's female foes do battle in a CLASSIC CONFRONTATIONS statue! The latest addition to this line of statues sculpted by some of DC Direct's premier talent features Batgirl confronting Catwoman as the feline fatale attempts to pull a bank heist. In a unique twist, not only does each figure's cape suspend her in mid-air, but the capes act as bases on which the figures stand. Packaged as three separate pieces (Batgirl, Catwoman and the bank vault over which they are fighting), the statue can be set up in a variety of configurations. The Catwoman Vs. Batgirl Statue is limited-edition, hand-painted and cold-cast in porcelain. It measures approximately 8" high x 11" wide x 5" deep, includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Manufactured to order. Scheduled to arrive in July. [Designed by Matt Haley Sculpted by Andy Bergholtz]
The first arc of best-selling author Laurell K. Hamilton's thriller concludes! Vampire hunter Anita Blake has learned a couple things in her short career. Staying on the good side of a powerful Voodoo priestess is definitely one of them. But Anita may have made a fatal mistake when she fell out of favor with Dominga Salvador. And now, the mistress of the dark arts is going to show Anita there's no place she can hide from her wrath.... [Written by Laurell K. Hamilton and Jessica Ruffner / Pencils & Cover by Ron Lim]
Your name is Kiden Nixon. You're only sixteen years old and you've already lost everything and everyone you care about. But the man responsible for the hellish spiral your life's become sits in front of you, defenseless...and you have a gun. So it's time to make a choice: do you keep running--or do you finally grow up and pull the trigger? Join best-selling author Marjorie Liu as she brings NYX's second chapter to an explosive finale you won't believe! Plus never before seen bonus content! [Written by Marjorie Liu / Penciled by Kalman Andrasofszky / Cover by Alina Urusov]
The spookiest Runaways tale ever starts here! The Val Rhymin subplot has been brewing since issue one and peeks here! Chase's boss is not what he seems! Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, Echo) welcomes former RUNAWAYS artist Takeshi Miyazawa aboard for this creepy tale of magic and mayhem! [Written by Terry Moore / Penciled by Takeshi Miyazawa / Cover by Humberto Ramos]
She's been savage. She's been sensational. She's been an avenger. She's been a lawyer. She's been a bounty-hunter. But there's one thing She-Hulk has always been, in all of her many series... cancelled. But it hasn't stopped her yet! In this oversized final issue, Peter David brings his run on the Jade Giantess to a close... but can Jen use her last remaining pages to save her friends from a truly mammoth threat? Catch her now, before someone turns her red! [Written by Peter David / Penciled by Steve Scott / Cover by David Williams]
The journey of Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Woodman, The Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion along the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City of Oz continues peacefully until they encounter the Kalidahs! These fierce creatures with heads of tigers, bodies of bears and sharp claws launch a ferocious attack against the quintet! It will take every resource they can muster for the ragtag bunch to survive this deadly encounter. [Written by Eric Shanower / Pencils & Cover by Skottie Young]
Iconoclastic cartoonist Rick Geary chronicles the extraordinary adventures of an equally extraordinary woman of the early twentieth century in The Adventures of Blanche! Blanche begins her journey with a refined piano professor in New York, but soon finds herself entangled with a brazen portrait painter, subterranean societies, and shocking secrets behind the New York subway system. From there, she's off to Hollywood, where her stirring talents bring to light the labor movement's struggles with the motion-picture studios. Then, in Paris, after a pleasant ocean voyage, Blanche arrives to find a canceled concert tour, a murder, and mysterious old memories.Long out of print and collected here for the first time, these quirky and nostalgic tales of Blanche get the deluxe treatment in this hardcover volume featuring an all-new introductory story! [Rick Geary (W/A)]
It's Buffy-and Andrew-on a mission in Italy . . . together! Awkward? Yes!Since Harmony's television stunt, the ensuing of general vampire-love from the masses, and the destruction of the Scotland base, operations at Slayer headquarters have been somewhat strained. Rogue Slayers-Simone and her gang-have not been helping Slayer-civilian relations with their attacks against the military, bank robbing, and occasional snitching at Hot Topic. Now, Andrew has a lead on how to gain intel on Simone's plans . . . but he has to go to Italy-now! With Xander and Willow busy holding together their Slayer legions Buffy seems to be the only one with an open schedule to act as Andrew's backup. Hours of travel . . . just Buffy and Andrew . . . Really?Drew Z. Greenberg, veteran of the Buffy TV show as well as Dexter and Smallville, and current writer on The Clone Wars, teams with series artist Georges Jeanty and executive producer Joss Whedon. [Drew Z. Greenberg (W), Georges Jeanty (P/Cover), Andy Owens (I), Michelle Madsen (C), and Jo Chen (C]
Death is a lot less peaceful than it used to be-and infinitely more dangerous-at least for Elisa Cameron. Someone in the corrupt metropolis of Arcadia had her killed, but Elisa rose as Ghost, a beautiful but lethal specter intent on unraveling the mystery of her demise . . . and escorting those responsible to the other side. But being a ghost, it seems, is no protection from the dark forces that infest Arcadia, who are out to prove that even a ghost can be killed! Ghost Omnibus Volume 2 features over three hundred story pages of the Spectral Avenger created by some of the top talents in comics, including screenwriter Eric Luke, Ivan Reis, Doug Braithwaite, and Randy Emberlin. Includes special guest appearances by Dark Horse heroes Barb Wire, X, and King Tiger! [Eric Luke (W), Ivan Reis (P), Doug Braithwaite (P), Randy Emberlin (I), John Bolton (Cover), and Oth]
Loss, love, and loneliness. Altered forms and transfigured ideas. Power and vulnerability. Parallel universes of the heart and mind. Space and time. In a few brief years, the stunning visual oeuvre of Tara McPherson has grown and evolved at thrilling speed. Expanding beyond the limits of rock poster art into the worlds of commercial illustration and fine art, her paintings, drawings, toys, sculptures, and installations have pushed her influence and authority across the breadth of creative expression and helped redefine the boundaries of pop surrealism. Lost Constellations: The Art of Tara McPherson Volume 2 is the compelling road map to the artist's most recent and ambitious journeys in paint, pencil, and sculpture. [Tara Mcpherson (W/A)]
Bleu believes transforming herself from "girl" to "woman" is her only shot at romance with her dream guy and she's going all out. But, despite her efforts, the temperature gauge on this girl's love life is strictly in the blue. Meanwhile, things are getting thorny for Clover and she's none too happy about it! [Chynna Clugston]
Scott Pilgrim just turned 24, and things couldn't possibly be better! This means things are about to get infinitely worse. Suddenly, two of Ramona's evil ex-boyfriends are in town, and they're playing dirty. His band is in turmoil, and his own exes aren't making things any easier. And what's up with Ramona, anyway? She's been acting kinda weird ever since they moved in together. Scott's precious little life is coming back around to bit him in the butt, and it may not be pretty! [Bryan Lee O'Malley]
Culture Shock: Another story featuring Riverdale's latest superstar, Kumi! Archie, Betty and Jughead get a crash-course in Japanese culture at Kumi's house... and we do mean crash! "Fizzed": Veronica and her friends are 'bubbling' over with excitement when Mr. Lodge has them taste-test his new Fizzy Fresh soda! PLUS: Other new and classic tales, and bonus puzzles, games and pin-ups! [Misako Rocks & Mike Pellowski, Jeff Schultz & Pat Kennedy]
Archie's feeling the gas crisis where it hurts - now taking the girls out on dates is even more expensive! Dilton's solutions to "The High Cost of Gas" aren't cost-effective and Chuck's cartoon gag didn't lift Archie's spirits, so he turns to Jughead to help - and then the fun begins! Then, "Big Bee is watching" when Mr. Weatherbee installs monitors throughout the school, but "Who's Watching Who?" Finally, a local reporter covering the Chocklit Shoppe's 70th anniversary gets an earful from Pop Tate about the town teens' mouthfuls of goodies downed through the years! Plus, other new and classic Archie tales, and more! [George Gladier, Bill Golliher, Fernando Ruiz, Bill Galvin & Pat Kennedy]
The Final Battle, Part 3. This is the issue you can't miss - the exciting conclusion to the Sabrina manga series! The carefully hidden signs and secrets of the past 42 issues are finally explained and revealed in this dramatic issue. Don't miss the suspense as sides are picked in the ultimate battle against Vosblanc when old friends and enemies return to join the fight! In the thick of it all, Sabrina exhibits her most astounding feat of magic yet, finally uncovering the secret of her amazing power. Still, the battle won't be easy-someone on Sabrina's side won't survive - but who will it be? Will Vosblanc be defeated? Will Sabrina end up with Harvey or Shinji? Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain - the Magic Realm will never be the same again! [Tania Del Rio & Jim Amash]
Break out the spandex and hair spray - the Archies are about to go all-out '80s for a special Riverdale High concert and Battle of the Bands contest celebrating the decade! Hopefully Jughead won't get replaced by a drum machine! Then, when Veronica's computer dies, she calls the "Geek Patrol" computer experts to help - which brings on Veronica's cousin Marcy, a double date, and the mortification of being seen in the "geek-mobile!" Can Veronica's ego ever live it down? Finally, Veronica's going green - all because her friend Ethan is the hunkiest environmentalist she's ever seen! [Dan Parent & Bill Golliher]
When visiting Metropolis, Barbie can count on the protection of one of her famous friends, the Maid of Steel herself, Supergirl! From daring leaps and crime-fighting crusades in royal blue and brilliant red, Supergirl joins the Barbie Famous Friends line of dolls, bringing this survivor of the doomed planet Krypton to life!
LITTLE LULU: THE ALAMO AND OTHER STORIES John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) Scheduled to arrive May 13 Full-Color, 200 pages TPB, 6" x 9" Containing the never-before-collected Marge's Little Lulu #88-#93 in full color, this volume features masterworks by comic-book legends John Stanley and Irving Tripp that haven't been seen since they first hit spinner racks over fifty years ago! Perfect for anyone who loves to laugh, these timeless tales of Lulu Moppet, Tubby Tompkins, and the rest of the neighborhood kids will be appreciated by adults and children alike for the unrivaled quality of their craft and hilarity of their hijinks!
(W/A) Marjane Satrapi When celebrated Iranian musician Nasser Ali Khan, the author's great-uncle, discovers that his beloved instrument is irreparably damaged, he takes to his bed, renouncing the world and all its pleasures. Over the course of the week that follows, readers discover vivid scenes of his encounters with family and friends, flashbacks to his childhood, and flashforwards to his own children's futures. As the eces of his story fall into place, understanding of the breadth of his decision to let go of life deepens. Marjane Satrapi, the author of Persepolis, rendered the events of her life and times in a uniquely captivating and powerful voice and vision. Now she turns that same keen eye and ear to the heartrending story of her great-uncle, a celebrated Iranian musician who gave up his life for music and love.
VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike.
Obama: Time for a Change and "O" For Obama Women's Tees are just what you've been waiting for. Both are imprinted in color on 100 ring-spun cotton women's tees. Also available for the politically-active -child in your life, the Obama: Time for a Change Youth T-shirts.
Happy times are here again with another laugh-riot volume of classic stories staring America's suburban sweetheart-Little Lulu! Have a hoot at the silly circumstances and crazy conundrums Lulu and her pals get themselves into, the diminutive heroes and heroines of a place called Main Street. Whether it's growing worms in her parents' bedroom, coming up with creative uses for custard es, or nabbing a jewel thief, Lulu and the gang fearlessly face some of the funniest fiascos ever concocted. These all-ages tales are more than just an exceptional ece of comic-book history, they're all-out gut-busting fun, perfect for both kids and their parents. 'Recommended for all libraries; appropriate for young readers, but it will also appeal to adults, both out of nostalgia and for its own charm.' -Library Journal, from a previous volume of Little Lulu
Whimsical and witty, silly and smart, Little Lulu is a classic of all-ages comics. When comic-book geniuses John Stanley and Irving Tripp put pen to paper, they brought to life an unforgettable cast of endearing, intelligent, believable characters that have had an unmistakable influence on American culture. Collecting Dell Comics' Marge's Little Lulu #64-68, originally published between October 1953 and February 1954, this laugh-a-minute volume features some of the funniest stories to ever star Lulu, Tubby, Annie, Iggy, and all the other little bundles of humor that started a comedy revolution. These all-ages tales are more than just an exceptional ece of comic-book history, they're all-out gut-busting fun, perfect for both kids and their parents. 'Recommended for all libraries; appropriate for young readers, but it will also appeal to adults, both out of nostalgia and for its own charm.' -Library Journal, from a previous volume of Little Lulu
A classic contribution to American popular culture, Little Lulu is the ultimate all-ages comic! The humor is quick-witted and fresh, the characters are unique and delightful, and the art is simply out of this world. Join Lulu, Tubby, Annie, Iggy, and all the rest of the troublemaking gang as they get themselves into some seriously silly situations. Lulu outwits the clubhouse boys, tells tales of the wicked Witch Hazel, and even solves a few mysteries with help from The Spider (AKA Tubby) in this fun-filled volume. John Stanley and Irving Tripp were master craftsmen of comedy and the world they brought to life is timeless. Adults and children alike are sure to love these hilarious stories of one clever little girl and her legion of lovable pals. 'These little gems are timeless models of wry humor and unsurpassed comic timing . . . Like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, they create an entire kids' universe of secret clubhouses, favorite soda fountain hangouts, and fantastic menaces.' -Publishers Weekly
The humor and humanity are timeless in these tales starring Lulu, Tubby, Annie, Iggy, and all the rest of the kids from Main Street. With wit and grace, Stanley and Tripp dismantle the suburban landscape only to rebuild it as the silly and fantastic place anyone who has ever grown up there knows it to be. Some of the finest specimens from the Golden Age of comics, these stories are testament to the transcendent nature of quality. Kids and their parents are sure to fall in love with this crazy cast of characters and the quirky conundrums they get themselves into! 'These little gems are timeless models of wry humor and unsurpassed comic timing...Like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, they create an entire kids' universe of secret clubhouses, favorite soda fountain hangouts, and fantastic menaces.' -Publishers Weekly
