24: NIGHTFALL #5 - A 32 page comic published by IDW Publishing. [Mark Haynes, J.C. Vaughn (W) Jean Diaz (A) Diaz, Joe Corroney (C)]
All five issues of the 24 Season One prequel are collected together in this special edition. Catch up with the future CTU agent Jack Bauer as he heads an elite Special Forces team sent to take down the mass murderer, Victor Drazen. But events in the war-torn former Yugoslavia quickly spiral out of control as the hunters become the hunted. The secrets behind Bauer's pivotal Operation: Nightfall mission are revealed here! [Mark Haynes & J.C. Vaughn (W) Jean Diaz (A) Joe Corroney (A)]
As the Mayoral election ramps up, gang activity is at an all time high...and Mr. Negative's newest enforcer, HAMMERHEAD, works to bring all the gangs under one banner...or else. With some of the kids from Aunt May's F.E.A.S.T. center caught in the crossfire, Spidey stands up to his old foe...but Hammerhead's got some new tricks and even Spider-Man can't stop him this time as Joe Kelly (Deadpool) and Chris Bachalo (Uncanny X-Men) bring you FAMILY TIES! [Joe Kelly & Chris Bachalo]
Hammerhead's having a Brand New Day of his own and it's Spidey's turn to pay. This one hurts...a lot.
[Written by Joe Kelly / Pencils & Cover by Chris Bachalo ]
Now, together under one cover for the very first time, the complete ""Matchmakers"" saga! The story caused quite a stir, as it brought back the ""new look"" of Riverdale's fabled teens, first seen in the landmark Bad Boy Trouble, the epic 2007 tale that gave the flagship characters of Archie Comics an extreme and modern makeover! Add to that the intrigue of Jughead actually showing interest in a girl and you've got a recipe for a tale of combustible proportions! It all starts when Archie, Betty, Reggie, and Veronica agree that Jughead needs a break from his ""fifth wheel"" status. They hatch a scheme to find a girl who will interest Jughead more than food and sleep - never realizing they would actually succeed! Or have they? Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom bring their years of experience to the Archie ""new look,"" handling pencils and inks respectively, and help you relive the most talked-about Jughead story of 2008 in this special collection! [Melanie Morgan, Joe Staton & Al Milgrom]
Creator & Cover: Tim Seeley Artists: Tim Seeley, Emily Stone, Ross Campbell, Joe Jusko & Various Collecting the best covers, pin-ups, sketches and all around awesome Hack/Slash art into one impressive collectible art book. These pages are the perfect size for removal and framing! The must-have item for any fan of this indie-horror hit!
For the first time ever, a volume devoted to one of the most popular fantasy/sci fi painters of the past 25 years! Witness his immense and phenomenal career from start to present, glimpse previously never-before-seen material from his files and sketchbooks, his enormously popular comic work, covers and illustrations from his book publishing career, as well as beautifully reproduced images of his personal favorites and insights into his life and creative process. [by Joe Jusko]
Written by MARK WAID Penciled by MIKE MCKONE Cover by JOE QUESADA Part Two of "24/7"! Reeling from the discovery he made last issue -- one that will have a huge impact on the Spider-Universe in the coming months -- Peter Parker withdraws even further into his Spidey identity just in time to come face-to-face (or web-to-wing) with the all-new Vulture! 32 pages. / Rated A
AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES II #8 - A 32 page comic published by Marvel Comics. [Written By Joe Casey Penciled By William Rosado Cover By Dave Johnson]
Goliath! The Wasp! Hawkeye! The Black Panther! The Vision! They are...Earth's Mightiest Heroes?! A second look into the history of the Avengers begins as a new team rises to supplant the original legends -- and these members must prove their worth all over again. Can Goliath withstand the pressures of leadership? Can the Black Panther reconcile his duties as both king and Avenger? Can Hawkeye survive his own dysfunctional love life? And will the public ever accept the Vision as a hero? An all-new, previously untold adventure featuring the mostly unlikely Avengers lineup of all! Collecting AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES II #1-8. [Written by Joe Casey / Penciled by William Rosado / Cover by Scott Kolins]
Author: Larry Hama with Tim Seeley Artist: Chris Schons Cover Artist: Chris Schons Barack escapes from the horrific Pit of Punditry and battles his way past eldritch threats and byzantine obstacles to reach the pinnacle of the Elephant Tower whilst The Old Warrior and Red Sarah nip at his heels. At the top of the tower Boosh and his evil vizier cast down spells and aspersions.
A new edition of the Eisner Award-winning collection at our standard trim size! Don't miss these stellar Batman stories presented in stark black-and-white by a star-studded lineup of comics industry creators! [Written by Neil Gaiman, Chuck Dixon, Dennis O’Neil and Others / Art by Jim Lee, Bruce Timm, Joe Kube]
Don't miss this all-new collection of mystery stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #821-826 written by Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series)! The Dark Knight faces the Riddler, the Penguin and Poison Ivy as well as brand-new villains while pushing himself to the limit to solve crimes. [Written By Paul Dini and Royal Mcgraw Art By J.H. Williams Iii, Don Kramer, Joe Benitez and Others C]
Paul Dini and Bruce Timm -two of the masterminds behind Batman: The Animated Series - join forces in this volume collecting the miniseries BATMAN: HARLEY AND IVY! Also included is the special: HARLEY AND IVY: LOVE ON THE LAM by Judd Winick and Joe Chiodo, plus a newly-colored story rom BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE VOL. 2! [Written by Paul Dini and Judd Winick Art by Bruce Timm, Joe Chiodo and others Cover by Timm]
The Joker spins five dastardly tales of evil starring Batman's rogues gallery in this volume collecting all five JOKER'S ASYLUM one-shots: JOKER, PENGUIN, TWO-FACE, SCARECROW and POISON IVY!
[Written by Jason Aaron, Joe Harris, David Hine and Others / Art by Jason Pearson, Andy Clarke, Juan ]
The Best of Vampirella series continues with this volume collecting two modern masterworks - Blood Lust and Vampirella Lives. Blood Lust, written by the legendary James Robinson with fully painted art by Joe Jusko, presents Vampirella's epic struggle to reclaim her homeland from the forces who have corrupted it. Vampirella Lives, written by Warren Ellis with art by Amanda Conner, redefined Vampirella for a modern audience as only Ellis can! Behind-the-scenes features and a complete script from Blood Lust round out this incredible collection. [James Robinson, Warren Ellis, Joe Jusko & Amanda Conner]
Joe Sinnott is a true living legend. During his 56-plus-year career in comic books, he has worked in every genre, and for almost every publisher. Brush Strokes With Greatness celebrates the storybook career of the versatile artist, as he demonstrates his passion for his craft. In it, Joe shares his experiences working on Marvel's leading titles, memories of working with Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and rare and unpublished artwork from his personal files. This book features dozens of colleagues and co-workers paying tribute to Joe and his amazing body of work, plus an extended Art Gallery, and a Checklist of Joe's career. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime celebration of all things Sinnott, which includes a Foreword by Stan Lee, and an Afterword by Mark Evanier. [Joe Sinnott]
Captain America's endless war on crime and tyranny sets him against new enemies and old, from an army of robot replicas to the black deeds of Baron Blood! Plus: Cap for president? Guest-starring the Avengers; S.H.I.E.L.D.; and the late, great Union Jack! Featuring Cobra, Mister Hyde and Batroc the Leaper! The complete Stern/Byrne run, culminating with the standard-setting version of Cap's awe-inspiring origin! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #247-255.
[Written by ROGER STERN, JOHN BYRNE, DON PERLIN & ROGER MCKENZIE Penciled by JOHN BYRNE & JOE RUBINS]
BEN 10 creator, JOE KELLY and X-MEN artist, CHRIS BACHALO, craft a grim but beautiful tale of broken bones and broken hearts, featuring characters created for RICHARD STARKINGS' ELEPHANTMEN series. This special hardcover edition features BACHALO's pencil artwork and JOE KELLY's full script and a special Audio CD reading of the story. [Story Joe Kelly / Art & Cover Chris Bachalo]
Previously published in Battle Weekly. In 1916, Charley Bourne lies about his age to enlist and fight on the battlefields of France. But thoughts of glory and patriotism are swept aside by the horror and needless sacrifice amidst the trenches of the First World War. [Pat Mills & Joe Colquhoun]
Renowned comics writer Pat Mills (Marshal Law, Sláine) and artist Joe Colquhoun (Johnny Red) continue their thrilling WWI story! Long out of print, rich in the minutiae of the soldier's existence, this fourth volume of the classic strips of the Charley's War series features an introduction and commentary by Pat Mills and exclusive bonus content on the historical background to the series! . [Pat Mills & Joe Colquhoun]
"Fall of the Wall" Part 2! The White Queen turns to bare-knuckle blackmail to hang onto her job - and Amanda Waller knows everyone's secrets! [Written by Greg Rucka / Art by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson / Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky]
"The Fall of the Wall" concludes with a bang! Taskforce X marks the spot as the Royals force a showdown with Amanda Waller! [Written by Greg Rucka / Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson / Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky]
'Castling' begins here! It's been over a year since Pawn 502 went deep undercover inside the cult of Kobra. Now he's resurfaced, warning of a plot that will cost hundreds of thousands of lives and ignite a holy war across the planet, a plot that the Royals may not be able to stop in time. But can Pawn 502 still be trusted? This 3-part epic lays bare the workings of the DC intelligence community worldwide - and threatens to destroy it altogether! [Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann / Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson / Cover by Kalman Andrasov]
As the edges of Kobra's plot are discovered, the scale and the stakes continue to rise, jeopardizing millions of innocent lives around the planet. But is this all cover for something far more terrifying - something that even the biggest powers of the DCU may be powerless to stop? [Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann / Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson / Cover by Kalman Andrasov]
"Castling" concludes! Taking down Kobra's mass attack - a bid to bring forth the apocalyptic era of Kali Yuga - requires Checkmate to use their ops team of last resort: The Rooks! A 25th issue not to be missed! [Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann / Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson / Cover by Kalman Andrasov]
CHECKMATE #13 -2006 - A 32 page comic published by DC Comics. [Written by Greg Rucka / Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson / Cover by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert]
Part 3 of "Checkout," continued from OUTSIDERS #47! The agency's locked in a shotgun wedding with the Outsiders. The honeymoon's on Oolong Island, a mission that nobody else in the DCU will touch, and the combined strike force is about to find out why! [Written by Greg Rucka & Judd Winick : Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson : Cover by Matthew Clark & Ar]
Part 5 of "Checkout," continued from OUTSIDERS #48! They say politics makes for strange bedfellows, and as their mission with the Outsiders reaches the end stage, the Royals are about to discover how many different meanings that has.... [Written by Greg Rucka Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Matthew Clark]
n a wrenching stand-alone story, the Black Queen and the White King wrestle with whether to resume their affair - as Checkmate welcomes her former torturer to the Royal Family!
[Written by Greg Rucka & Judd Winick: Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson: Cover by Karl Kerschl]
Amanda Waller's unauthorized Black Ops game is exposed! "The Fall of the Wall" begins here!
[Written by Greg Rucka / Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson / Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky]
The saga of Checkmate continues in this volume collecting issues #16-22! The espionage and intrigue continue as Amanda Waller - Checkmate's White Queen - resorts to blackmail to protect her own covert op interests. [Written by Greg Rucka & Eric S. Trautmann / Art by Joe Bennett, Joe Prado, Chris Samnee and others /]
BACK AT IMAGE IN AN ALL-NEW FULL COLOR COLLECTION! A cult hit is back, the way it was always meant to be seen, from co-creators JOE CASEY (GØDLAND) and CHARLIE ADLARD (THE WALKING DEAD). Cameron Daltrey is an L.A. bail bondsman. His specialty is criminals of the superhuman persuasion, the type who rarely make their court dates. And so Cameron leads an interesting double life: bail bondsman by day, masked bounty hunter by night. Packed with extra features, INCLUDING AN ALL-NEW CODEFLESH STORY BY CASEY & ADLARD - THE FIRST IN SEVEN YEARS! [Story Joe Caseyart & Cover Charlie Adlard]
Don't miss the first in a series of 80-page specials, featuring classic stories of The Flash and his legendary Rogues Gallery! This book collects stories from the Silver Age comics THE FLASH #106, #113, #155 and #174, showcasing the first full appearance of the Rogues Galler, the Trickster, Pied Piper and more! [Written by John Broome / Art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Sid Greene / Cover by Ryan Sook]
Fans of horror comics and jaw-dropping artwork, rejoice! Dark Horse Comics continues to showcase its dedication to bringing you the highest-quality horror comics ever made with this third blood-curdling collection of Warren Publishing's groundbreaking horror magazine Creepy. This landmark archive series brings readers, for the first time ever, each and every eerie story from Creepy magazine's original run, featuring work from many of the best artists ever to work in the medium of comics. Frank Frazetta, Gray Morrow, Alex Toth, Joe Orlando, and Angelo Torres are just a sampling of the artists whose work bring horror to life in startling and gorgeously gruesome detail in this third huge collected volume. [Frank Frazetta, Gray Morrow, Alex Toth, Joe Orlando, Angelo Torres, and Others!]
A tragic accident took his sight - but in return, enhanced Matt Murdock's remaining senses far beyond human limits. An accomplished attorney by day, by night Murdock seeks justice outside the law as Daredevil, the Man Without Fear. When Marvel Knights took hold of this classic Marvel Comics character 10 years ago, the fledgling imprint redefined Daredevil for a new generation. In famed filmmaker Kevin Smith's series debut, a scared teenager on the run places her baby in Matt Murdock's hands. She claims her infant is humanity's newborn savior, a true miracle child. Yet an elderly stranger soon confronts Murdock with some shockingly different news about this infant. While Daredevil attempts to separate fact from fiction, the deadly assassin Bullseye enters the fray, determined to capture the baby and leave the hero dead in the process. Fans and critics alike rated Smith's eight-part saga as one of Daredevil's greatest storylines ever - a tale of surprising twists and turns that leaves the Man Without Fear facing the tragic loss of one of his closest friends. Collecting DAREDEVIL #1-8. Also available with a variant cover. [Written by Kevin Smith / Penciled by Joe Quesada / Cover by Joe Quesada]
He's the Merc with a Mouth, the Assassin with Elan, the Wryest Wisecracker of the Weapon X Program, now in a collection of his earliest sagas! Deadpool, with sidekick Weasel in tow, sets out on a quest for romance, money and mayhem - not necessarily in that order - only to learn he's being hunted by an enemy he killed years before! As if that isn't enough, the Juggernaut crashes into the action, and it's the unstoppable vs. the un-shut-up-able! But all may not be lost if the sultry Siryn can inject a little sanity into the proceedings! Will Deadpool be steered toward a better life by his new heartthrob, or stay the chaotic course he's set for himself? The answer is Yes! Guest-starring the New Mutants, Banshee, Sasquatch and more! Collecting NEW MUTANTS #98, DEADPOOL: THE CIRCLE CHASE #1-4, DEADPOOL (1994) #1-4 and DEADPOOL (1997) #1. [Written by FABIAN NICIEZA, ROB LIEFELD, MARK WAID & JOE KELLY / Penciled by ROB LIEFELD, JOE MADUREI]
More exciting comics featuring the greatest heroes of the ages from Alex Ross, Dynamite and Project Superpowers! Joining series mastermind Alex Ross for the debut of The Death Defying 'Devil is writer Joe Casey and Dynamite exclusive artist Edgar Salazar! Spinning out of the events from Project Superpowers Chapter One and bridging the gap before the debut of Project Superpowers Chapter Two, the mysterious 'Devil is put on the case to track down the terrorist organization known as "The Claw". Travelling with the equally mysterious Justine, The 'Devil is also shadowed by a new hero that very well may hold the answers to the 'Devil's strange existence, and new clues to the nature of the Urn which imprisoned all of our heroes! Featuring two incredible main covers, one by Ross and the other by John Cassaday, also look for chase covers by John Romita Sr. (inked by Alex Ross) and Edgar Salazar! Retailers, check order form for retailer incentives! [Alex Ross and Joe Casey (W) Edgar Salazar (A)Covers: Alex Ross, John Cassaday, John Romita Sr., Edga]
In this issues, we see continued flashbacks to the history of the Death Defying Devil and his Wiseguys along with more clues to the modern day origins of deadly Claw organization and the 'Devil's new nemesis, the Dragon! Plus, all out action from the 'Devil, The Ghost and Silver streak!All this excitement and adventure under a series of covers by Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Stephen Sadowski and Edgar Salazar! [Writer: Joe Casey; Penciller/Inker: Edgar Salazarcovers: Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Stephen Sadowski,]
Issue #2 continues the adventure from Alex Ross, Joe Casey and Edgar Salazar as the spin-off from PROJECT SUPERPOWERS races through its first story arc! Featuring the Dynamite debut of the Silver Streak, and a surprise appearance on the last page of another "lost" ally of the 'Devil's in his quest to rid this new world of The Claw once more! Plus, more clues to the mysterious and shattering origin of the "Dragon"!Featuring two "Dynamite" main covers for this amazing second issue by ALEX ROSS (50) and JOHN CASSADAY (50). Chase covers by Golden Age great, GEORGE TUSKA (1-in-12) and interior artist, EDGAR SALAZAR (1-in-15)! All on high-end card stock ala Marvel's Civil War and Secret Invasion ! [Alex Ross, Joe Casey (W) Edgar Salazar (A)Covers: Alex Ross, John Cassaday, George Tuska, Edgar Sala]
More exciting comics featuring the greatest heroes of the ages from Alex Ross, Dynamite and Project Superpowers! Joining series mastermind Alex Ross for the debut of The Death Defying 'Devil is writer Joe Casey and Dynamite exclusive artist Edgar Salazar! Spinning out of the events from Project Superpowers Chapter One and bridging the gap before the debut of Project Superpowers Chapter Two, the mysterious 'Devil is put on the case to track down the terrorist organization known as "The Claw". Travelling with the equally mysterious Justine, The 'Devil is also shadowed by a new hero that very well may hold the answers to the 'Devil's strange existence, and new clues to the nature of the Urn which imprisoned all of our heroes! Featuring two incredible main covers, one by Ross and the other by John Cassaday, also look for chase covers by John Romita Sr. (inked by Alex Ross) and Edgar Salazar! Retailers, check order form for retailer incentives! A variant cover by John Cassaday is available as part of a set of 51 copies (50 regular covers and 1 variant) [Alex Ross and Joe Casey (W) Edgar Salazar (A)Covers: Alex Ross, John Cassaday, John Romita Sr., Edga]
IDW Publishing continues its re-presentation of classic Doctor Who comics from across time and space as the "Star Beast" saga of the Fourth Doctor concludes! Storytelling courtesy of writers Pat Mills & John Wagner, and stunning newly recolored art by Watchmen's Dave Gibbons. Artist Joe Corroney (Star Trek: Klingons) provides an all-new cover recreating a scene from the classic comics. [Pat Mills & John Wagner (w); Dave Gibbons (a); Joe Corroney (c)]
IDW Publishing continues its re-presentation of classic Doctor Who comics from across time and space, each one featuring all-new coloring. In issue three, 'The Iron Legion' concludes, and then the good Doctor enters 'The City of the Damned,' courtesy of writers Pat Mills & John Wagner, and featuring stunning art by Watchmen's Dave Gibbons. Artist Joe Corroney (Star Trek: Klingons) provides an all-new cover recreating a scene from this classic tale. [Pat Mills & John Wagner (W); Dave Gibbons (A); Joe Corroney (C)]
DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS #4 (RETAILER INCENTIVE COVER) - A 32 page comic published by IDW Publishing. [Pat Mills & John Wagner (W); Dave Gibbons (A); Joe Corroney (C)]
Pat Mills & John Wagner (w) Dave Gibbons (a) Joe Corroney (c) IDW Publishing is proud to add to its Doctor Who line with this collection of classic Doctor Who comics, featuring some of the best talents in the business! Up first, adventures featuring the Fourth Doctor courtesy of Pat Mills, John Wagner, and Dave Gibbons (Watchmen). Originally published in black and white, each page features all-new, state-of-the-art coloring by Charlie Kirchoff and an art gallery by cover artist Joe Corroney, too.
IDW Publishing is proud to add to its Doctor Who line with this collection of classic Doctor Who comics, featuring some of the best talents in the business! Up first, adventures featuring the Fourth Doctor courtesy of Pat Mills, John Wagner, and Dave Gibbons (Watchmen). Originally published in black and white, each page features all-new, state-of-the-art coloring by Charlie Kirchoff and an art gallery by cover artist Joe Corroney, too. [Pat Mills & John Wagner (w) Dave Gibbons (a) Joe Corroney (c)]
For centuries, humanity has questioned the existence of life on other worlds. When we finally meet extraterrestrial life, it isn't exactly as we may have hoped. An alien race known as The Benefactors has come to help mankind fend off an intergalactic invasion - whether we like it or not! As of today, WE HAVE BEEN DRAFTED. Collects issues #1- 6, as well as the 99 Cent Special issue! [Author: Mark Powers (G.I. Joe: America’S Elite) Artist: Chris Lie (Eberron, Sigma 6)]
Archeology student Nova Kane is asked by her professor to safeguard a recently unearthed, ancient idol rumored to possess great power. Will absolute power corrupt Nova absolutely? Not if E-Man and private eye Mike Mauser have anything to say about it! Behind the scenes features include Joe Staton's preliminary designs and pencil art. [Nick Cuti, Joe Staton & Matt Webb]
They were genetically engineered to be supra-human weapons of mass destruction, but ultimately dismissed collectively as Elephantmen. Hip Flask, Ebony Hide and Obadiah Horn count amongst their number; wounded animals who, despite their differences and origins, must live in the world of man. Collects ELEPHANTMEN #1-7. [Story Richard Starkings & Joe Kelly Art Moritat, Chris Bachalo, Henry Flint, Tom Scioli & David Hine]
A meteor falls in Santa Monica Bay, and the lives of Hip Flask, Ebony Hide, Obadiah Horn, Sahara and her father, Joshua Serengheti converge once again with far-reaching consequences for all. Collects ELEPHANTMEN #8-14. [Richard Starkings, Jeph Loeb, Kurt Busiek & Joe Kelly/Moritat, Ian Churchill, Stuart Immonen, Boo Co]
Written by DANNY FINGEROTH, STEVEN GRANT, FRANK SPRINGER, JIM SHOOTER, KEN MCDONALD, MIKE CARLIN, LINDA GRANT, BOB DENATALE, ARCHIE GOODWIN & ANN NOCENTI Penciled by FRANK SPRINGER, MARK BRIGHT, GEOF ISHERWOOD, TOM MORGAN, PAUL CHADWICK, DON PERLIN & AL MILGROM Cover by JOE JUSKO No matter how well she handles the Sisterhood of Evil Mutants, Moonstone and Blackout, the Tatterdemalion, and other villains, Alison Blaire never set out to be a super hero just a superstar! But her big film break shatters that dream when she's outed to the public as a mutant, and not even the Beyonder can mend her stricken soul! After a series of adventures with bounty hunters, cults and family secrets, she's ready to start a new life but with the stage, the big screen and the fashion runway all closed to her, what success will she find...in the combat arena? Guest-starring Power Man and Iron Fist, the Inhumans, Millie the Model, and more than half a dozen X-Men! Collecting DAZZLER #22-42, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #12, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST #1-4 and SECRET WARS II #4. 688 pages. /Rated A .
From the Monster from the Lost Lagoon to the Overmind from beyond the stars, menaces from across time and space converge on Earth's most fabulous foursome! A space angel of death! Future warrior women! The horrors of the 1950s! Plus: Doctor Doom, Diablo and Dragon Man! Guest-starring the Inhumans! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #111-137. [Written by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas & Gerry Conway Penciled by John Buscema, Ross Andru & Joe Sinnott Co]
After years of Earthbound exile, the Silver Surfer soars the seas of space once more and finds plenty of peril awaiting when the Elders of the Universe try something new: all-out war on Galactus! Plus: space piracy, intergalactic war, doppelgangers and the Surfer caught in an interstellar love triangle! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, the Eternals, and Annihilation's Ronan and Super-Skrull! Plus: a rare glimpse of a path not traveled on an alternate Earth! Collecting SILVER SURFER #1, SILVER SURFER #1-18 and ANNUAL #1, and MARVEL FANFARE #51. [Written by STAN LEE, JOHN BYRNE & STEVE ENGLEHART - Penciled by JOHN BYRNE, MARSHALL ROGERS, JOE STA]
Whether in Japan, Greece, Madripoor or elsewhere, Wolverine doesn't have to go looking for trouble - it's always waiting for him! Against the likes of Cyber, Chimera, Genesis and others, everyone's favorite feral fighter may need the support of not only the X-Men and Alpha Flight - but also of Landau, Luckman and Lake, the most mysterious collection of extradimensional expediters ever to cash a villain's check for him! Ninjas, giant robots, murderous mutants and more make for action hotter than a house afire (although we've got that, too)! Also featuring Elektra and Generation X! Collecting WOLVERINE #91-110 and 1996 ANNUAL, and UNCANNY X-MEN #332. [Written by Larry Hama, Jeph Loeb, Ralph Macchio, Joe Kelly & Scott Lobdell / Penciled by Duncan Roul]
Secretary. Bodyguard. Assassin. The Executive Assistant is all of the above rolled into one. Enter EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS! The exciting fourth issue of Aspen's newest action adventure series, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS takes a look at Iris's dark past and what led her to become the deadly assassin she is today! Iris learns old wounds never truly heal as she revisits her youth and the brutal lifestyle she once inhabited in China. With revenge in her heart and tragic memories still burning inside her, Iris sets out on a mission to bring justice to the man responsible for her broken path--and now cloudy future. And in the process, she could potentially save the lives of many other young girls headed down the same road she took. From the creative minds of David Wohl and Michael Turner, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS delivers the thrills unlike anything you've ever seen!
Secretary. Bodyguard. Assassin. The Executive Assistant is all of the above rolled into one. Enter EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS! The exciting third chapter of Aspen's new action adventure series, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS finds Iris flush in the seedy Shinjuku district of Tokyo and the criminal underworld of clubs, drugs, and prostitution run by the gangster, Shuji-and his fearful executive assistant. While deep in the heart of the land of the rising sun, Iris encounters a familiar face that could wreak havoc on her objective...as well as her future altogether. From the creative minds of David Wohl and Michael Turner, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS delivers the thrills unlike anything youve ever seen!
Presenting the first chapter of a special two-part tale guest-starring Billy Tucci's popular character, Shi! To make this book even more special, the comic will be presented as a flip-book, with the story presented from Fallen Angel's perspective on one side, and Shi's on the other. And wait, there's more-illustrating Shi, the Sohei Warrior's chapter is Shi creator Tucci himself! Handling art duties on Angel's chapter is special guest-artist Joe Corroney (Spike vs. Dracula). And it's all wrangled together by writer Peter David, with full input from Tucci. When Shi comes to Bete Noire looking for vengeance, you can bet her appearance isn't going to go unnoticed by Fallen Angel.... [Peter David (w); Joe Corroney (a); Corroney, Billy Tucci (c)]
Fallen Angel recently learned the secrets of her origin, but little good it will do her as she encounters an all-new series of challenges and mysteries... both in and outside of Bete Noire. This forth collection features the landmark crossover between Fallen Angel and Billy Tucci's Shi in a three-part tale transporting the Fallen Angel to the far-off City of the Dead, a spotlight on Jude, and more... all written by New York Times bestselling author Peter David. Collects issues #17-21 of the IDW series. [Peter David (W), J.K. Woodward, Joe Corroney, Dennis Calero, Billy Tucci (A)]
Even before his phenomenal FF run, John Byrne was shaping the World Greatest Super-Team's destiny whenever he could get his hands on them! Tales from three titles, featuring the FF vs. the Frightful Four, the Human Torch vs. the Super-Skrull and the Thing vs. himself! Time travel, evolution and the fate of HERBIE! (Remember him?) Guest-starring Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel and Dazzler! Collecting MARVEL TEAM-UP #61-62, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #50, and FANTASTIC FOUR #215-218 and #220-221. [Written by John Byrne, Chris Claremont, Marv Wolfman & Bill Mantlo / Penciled by John Byrne, Joe Sin]
(W) Rockne S. O'Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido (A) Will Sliney Television's science-fiction masterpiece Farscape returns! Series creator Rockne S. O'Bannon continues his creation in comic book form in this second volume of all new Farscape stories. After the events on Hyneria, the crew of Moya find themselves in the midst of a new, mysterious menace. But the crew will learn that their greatest enemies might just be themselves! Cover by Joe Corroney.
(W) Rockne S. O'Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido (A) Tommy Patterson John Crichton is used to being far from home. But now he's trapped in a new timeline, where his wife Aeryn is still a Peacekeeper! He sets Moya out on a mission to find her in hopes that the reunion of sorts will set things right. But what does Crichton's wife in this timeline think of this? More Farscape goodness from the show's creator Rockne S. O'Bannon and novelist Keith R.A. DeCandido.. Covers by Joe Corroney and Dennis Calero.
(W) Rockne S. O'Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido (A) Tommy Patterson What does John Crichton do when he faces a new Scorpius, one who has always considered John an ally? He uses his new 'friend' to find Aeryn Sun, a faceless Peacekeeper among millions, but one who can be so much more than that. More Farscape adventure from the show's creator Rockne S. O'Bannon and best-selling novelist Keith R.A. DeCandido. Covers by Joe Corroney and Dennis Calero.
(W) Rockne S. O"Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido (A) Will Sliney Farscape creator Rockne O"Bannon is back! Television's science fiction masterpiece Farscape continues with the same hit writing team from the first sold out mini-series! Crichton and crew are all here as it's friend vs. friend and ally vs. ally as a mysterious wave of violence sweeps through the crew of Moya. And worse, an entire planet! Covers by Joe Corroney and Dennis Calero.
(W/A) Joe Sacco The complete softcover collection of the Bosnian War stories from the author of Palestine and Safe Area Gorazde. The Fixer and Other Stories is a new softcover that collects Joe Sacco's landmark short stories on the Bosnian War that previously comprised the hardcover editions of The Fixer and War's End.
The Fastest Man Alive takes on some of his greatest foes in this new Archive, including Captain Cold, Abra-Kadabra, Mirror Master, Pied Piper, Heat Wave and The Reverse Flash! Collecting THE FLASH #133-#141 from 1962-1963. [Written by John Broome and Gardner Fox / Art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Murphy Anderson / ]
Finally revealed: The missions and activities of the original 13 agents of G.I. Joe before the events of G.I. JOE #1! Secrets uncovered! Origins told! The truth declassified at last! Collects the incredible mini-series into one handsome volume. [Author: Larry Hama; Artists: Pat Quinn, Valentine De Landro, with Joe Dodd Cover Artist: Francis Man]
One of the most compelling - and mysterious - stories in G.I. JOE lore: who is ZARTAN? How did he gain his unusual abilities? And how did his life become inexorably intertwined with a brutal biker gang? The history of the DREADNOKS is finally told! TORCH! RIPPER! BUZZER! ZARANA! ZANDAR! Collecting the three issue mini-series as well as the two-part Dreadnoks story from G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #5-6! [Author: Josh Blaylock; Artists: Joe Dodd, Corey Zayatz, Robert Q. Atkins: Cover Artist: Clement Suav]
BOOK ONE IS HERE! See how the greatest cosmic superhero epic of the new century began! See Commander Adam Archer, Maxim, Basil Cronus, Nickelhead, IBOGA and more in all their oversized glory! What other book delivers the Secret Origin of the Universe? None! What other book squeezes your guts like an angry Torture-Bot? None! Only GØDLAND gives you everything you'll ever need! Collects GØDLAND issues #1-12 plus over 40 pages of cosmic-powered, behind-the-scenes extras!
[story JOE CASEY: art & cover TOM SCIOLI, NICK FILARDI & RICHARD STARKINGS]
A ""Faces of Evil"" issue featuring the black archer Merlyn! The deadly assassin comes back into the lives of Green Arrow and Black Canary just when they've gotten their lives back on track! But if the heroes can defeat their archenemy, could that just open the gates to more, possibly worse evil in their lives? [Written by Andrew Kreisberg / Art by Mike Norton & Joe Rubinstein / Cover by Ladrönn ]
Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! Merlyn's been apprehended, but who's broken him out of custody? And what have they done to him? It all seems to be a horrific love letter to Green Arrow, which does not sit well with Black Canary! [Written by Andrew Kreisberg / Art by Mike Norton & Joe Rubinstein / Cover by Ladrönn]
Written by John Broome Art by Gil Kane, Joe Giella & Murphy Anderson Cover by Gil Kane & Joe Giella DC adds a new title to the CHRONICLES series: GREEN LANTERN CHRONICLES, collecting the adventures of Hal Jordan in the exact order of their original publication. In this first volume featuring SHOWCASE #22-24 and GREEN LANTERN #1-3, Hal meets the dying Abin Sur and gains his power ring before facing the menace of the Weaponers of Qward. 160 pages, Full-Color.
Fairy Tales and fables have been passed down from generation to generation throughout the world for hundreds of years. But there has never been an adaptation quite like this! Rapunzel is desperate to find the man of her dreams, but has something else in mind when the love-struck fools attempt to woo her. The Boy Who Cried Wolf learns that tricking a town can pay surely pay dividends. The Snow Queen has something up her sleeve for the ill-prepared Sela. Meanwhile, Rose Red proves her sisterly love to Snow White. Six new fairy tales retold and re-imagined, with six incredible new twists that will leave readers wanting more! [Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco]
BOOK EIGHTEEN: DANCE HALL, CRASH HALL It's the ultimate showdown you never thought you wanted to see -- Commander Adam Archer vs. America's Most Cherished Hero, CRASHMAN! But, deep down, you know you've been craving it, right? Well, we aim to please... you've come to get your GØDLAND fix, and we're happy to be your cosmic corner dealer! The outcome of this catastrophic confrontation will serve up heaping helpings of both shock and awe! [Written By Joe Casey Art By Tom Scioli Cover By Tom Scioli & Richard Starkings]
From the burning heart of a pocket dimension to the farthest reaches of our own reality, the saga of GØDLAND continues in this third trade paperback collection! As cosmic forces of evil conspire against the Earth and all who inhabit it, its lone emissary to the stars - Commander Adam Archer - finds himself the target of humanity's mistrust and deceit. All this, and Basil still wears the body of a woman! Collects Gødland #13-18 [story JOE CASEY / art TOM SCIOLI / cover TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS]
Finally! The stupendous and gripping climax of the Triad's rampage on Earth! The Eisner-nominated GØDLAND saga reaches a fever pitch in this fourth trade paperback collection, regaling you with the continuing exploits of Earth's emissary to the cosmos: Commander Adam Archer. The cold hand of death touches friends and foes alike, with the fate of the Earth at stake! You can't miss this one! (and, yeah, Basil's still sporting a woman's body!) COLLECTS GØDLAND ISSUES #19-24.
[Story Joe Casey / Art & Cover Tom Scioli]
It's been almost a decade since world-famous author Percival Mendelssohn vanished from the public eye, and Julia Jimenez is determined to find him, even if it means traveling half-way around the world to do it. Can she draw him out of his life of isolation and loneliness? Or has he become so broken by the failure of his romantic ideals that he can never be at peace again? [Jamie S. Rich & Joelle Jones]
Collecting HAWKGIRL #57-60 and JSA CLASSIFIED #21-22! The evil Blackfire has made her way to Earth to eliminate Hawkgirl - as she did Hawkwoman - bringing the Rann/Thanagar War very close to home! And worse...Hawkgirl has evidence that Blackfire has already killed Hawkman. Advance-solicited; on sale November 28. [Written by Walter Simonson / Art by Renato Arlem, Joe Bennett and Simonson / Cover by Simonson]
Where the so-called honorable heroes of Terceron City have fallen short, The Heretic surges forward, willing to use any means possible to achieve justice. A rogue from an ancient brotherhood of religious assassins, he has denounced both his murderous past and the Allegiance's code of honor, determined to deliver his city out of sin. [Joe Phillips (W) Joe Phillips, Dexter Vines, Jasen Rodriguez (A & C)]
The twisted - and extremely hot - Caliginous starts to lay out a plan to set Stephie against Milo and Captain Valor, even as Milo and his super-heroic twin visit a therapist - in an endless talkfest that Giffen and DeMatteis, who've been known to talk endlessly themselves, consider their finest work together to date (their previous ""finest work"" involved an army of mutated penguins, so take this with a grain of salt)! If that's not enough to make you want to shell out Big Bucks for this collection, then how's this? Captain Valor is attacked by his evil clone - no, it's not Ben Reilly - and Milo, who's wanted for murder, ends up in the hay with Caliginous! Still not convinced? Did we mention that Giffen & DeMatteis really need the money? There! We thought that would do it! [Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis & Joe Abraham]
This stunning hardcover collects the amazing online comics based on the smash-hit, Emmy Award-nominated NBC show HEROES! This volume - featuring two stunning covers by comics legends Jim Lee and Alex Ross - also includes an introduction by Masi Oka (Hiro), all 34 chapters of Season One, and Tim Sale's artwork as seen on the show. The comics included have been written and illustrated by some of comics' and television's top writers and artists, including Michael Turner, Phil Jimenez, Marcus To, and more! [Written by Aron Eli Coleite, Chuck Kim, Joe Pokaski, Oliver Grigsby, Pierluigi Cothran, Andrew Chamb]
This stunning softcover edition collects the amazing online comics based on the smash-hit, Emmy Award-nominated NBC show HEROES! This volume - featuring two stunning covers by comics legends Jim Lee and Alex Ross - also includes an introduction by Masi Oka (Hiro), all 34 chapters of Season One, and Tim Sale's artwork as seen on the show. The comics included have been written and illustrated by some of comics' and television's top writers and artists, including Michael Turner, Phil Jimenez, Marcus To, and more! [Written by Aron Eli Coleite, Chuck Kim, Joe Pokaski, Oliver Grigsby, Pierluigi Cothran, Andrew Chamb]
The sequel to last year's top-selling HEROES hardcover is here! This stunning new volume collects the incredibly engaging online comics based on the smash-hit, Emmy Award-nominated NBC TV series Heroes! Collecting every online chapter from Season Two, this volume features the work of top TV and comics writers. Included are the stories "TheTen Brides of Takezo Kensei," "The End of Hana and Drucker," "The Golden Goose" and many more! [Written by Joe Kelly, Steven T. Seagle, Duncan Rouleau, Christopher Zatta, Mark Sable, Mark Warshaw,]
When the dead walk the Earth, will you survive? Not unless you have this essential zombie guide and How To Draw handbook! Not only will you learn how to draw all types of zombies, you'll get skills and tips on how to defeat them and survive the Apocalypse! Don't let your artistic talents go to waste just 'cause the world has ended - this essential guide is here to help! So get up, arm yourself to the teeth, and start drawing! Oh, and don't forget the flamethrower. [Joe Wight & David Hutchison]
The massive 3-issue miniseries from 1988 is collected for the first time! In this universe-spanning saga, the deadly but emotionless Dominators have come to Earth to wipe out the threat posed by metahumans. But what is the real reason for their attack? [Written by Keith Giffen & Bill Mantlo / Art by Todd McFarlane, Bart Sears, P. Craig Russell, Joe Rub]
Tony Stark - Iron Man, billionaire industrialist and director of S.H.I.E.L.D. - faces the most overwhelming challenge of his life. Ezekiel Stane, the son of Tony's late business rival and archenemy Obadiah, has set his sights, his genius and his considerable fortune on the task of destroying Tony Stark and Iron Man. What's worse, he's got Iron Man tech, and he's every bit Iron Man's equal and opposite...except younger, faster, smarter...and immeasurably evil. Rising-star writer Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST) and superstar artist Salvador Larroca (UNCANNY X-MEN) join forces to repulsor-ray your comic books to a cinder! Collecting INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1-6. [Written by Matt Fraction / Penciled by Salvador Larrocacovers by Joe Quesada, Travis Charest & Salva]
Tony Stark - Iron Man, billionaire industrialist and director of S.H.I.E.L.D. - faces the most overwhelming challenge of his life. Ezekiel Stane, the son of Tony's late business rival and archenemy Obadiah, has set his sights, his genius and his considerable fortune on the task of destroying Tony Stark and Iron Man. What's worse, he's got Iron Man tech, and he's every bit Iron Man's equal and opposite...except younger, faster, smarter...and immeasurably evil. Rising-star writer Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST) and superstar artist Salvador Larroca (UNCANNY X-MEN) join forces to repulsor-ray your comic books to a cinder! Collecting INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1-6.
[Written by Matt Fraction / Penciled by Salvador Larroca / Cover by Joe Quesada]
The Mandarin's plan kicks into overdrive as he infiltrates Stark Industries -- and you'll never guess who he sends! Plus what is the Scarecrow's secret connection to the Mandarin? The pulse-pounding saga of Iron Man's first war with his greatest enemy continues here! Guest-starring the Crimson Dynamo! [Written by JOE CASEY / Pencils & Cover by ERIC CANETE]
THE FINAL BATTLE! The clock is ticking as next summer's metallic movie star, IRON MAN, must stop the plans of his arch-foe, the megalomaniacal MANDARIN! How did their first battle REALLY end? Find out here as Joe Casey and Eric Canete bring you the senses-shattering conclusion! [Written by Joe Casey / Pencils & Cover by Eric Canete]
Warming up for the movie event of 2008 -- find out exactly how Iron Man's deadliest nemesis came to be. A tale from the early days of the Marvel Universe, this mini-series contains secrets never-before-revealed of the first-ever meeting between the Golden Avenger and the global terrorist known only as the Mandarin! What really happened during that first encounter? Even if you've read the original comics, you only know HALF of the story!
[Written by Joe Casey Pencils & Cover by Eric Canete]
The first historic clash between Iron Man and his greatest nemesis continues! Untold secrets abound when the ultimate battle between technology and magic kicks into high gear, as Iron Man discovers this new terrorist threat is much more dangerous than even he realized. Plus, the Mandarin isn't the only enemy waiting to throw down with ol' Shellhead -- when the Scarecrow strikes! You want classic Iron Man...you got it! . [Written by Joe Casey Pencils and Cover by Eric Canete]
More madness and mayhem from the malevolent Mandarin, villainous star of the upcoming Iron Man movie! When the Mandarin's son, Temugin, comes to kill Tony Stark, Iron Man is helpless to do anything about it. [Written by JOE CASEY / Pencils & Cover by ERIC CANETE]
Warming up for movie event of 2008 - find out exactly how Iron Man's deadliest nemesis came to be. A tale from the early days of the Marvel Universe, this saga contains secrets never-before-revealed of the first-ever meeting between the Golden Avenger and the global terrorist known only as the Mandarin! What really happened during that first encounter? Even if you've read the original comics, you only know HALF of the story! Collecting IRON MAN: ENTER THE MANDARIN #1-6. [Written by JOE CASEY / Penciled by ERIC CANETE / Cover by ERIC CANETE]
The hit 7-issue miniseries spinning out of COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS is collected in this new trade paperback. Exiled to a distant hell planet, the villains of the DCU split into two warring factions led by Lex Luthor and The Joker! [Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges / Art by Sean Chen & Walden Wong / Cover by Joe Corro]
Joe Ledbetter's unmistakable style can be characterized by an amazing combination of vibrant colors, shadows, character expressions, and thick black lines. His unique characters, lines, and colors make for a delightful set of paper products to be used or simply admired for sheer cuteness! [Joe Ledbetter Journal]
8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes. [Joe Ledbetter Stationery Set]
In this volume collecting the final 8 issues of the hit miniseries, the JLA splinter team burrows deeper into the inner circle of an alien drug cartel...that is, until their cover is blown! Meanwhile, in the farthest reaches of the galaxy, a new villain has risen from the Source Wall. Her name is Eve, and the only thing she's looking to create is the destruction of the Elite. . and the world!
[Written by Joe Kelly / Art and Cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen]
Lightning strikes again as a Flash returns! Where's this Flash from...and what is she doing on our Earth? [Written by Dwayne McDuffie / Art and cover by Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas]
Written by Len Wein Pencil art by Tom Derenick Cover by Joe Prado It's the epic finale of the 3-part Royal Flush arc as Roulette and Amos Fortune raise the stakes, and the JLA go all in! But with the odds against them, the team had better pray for a last-minute miracle before their chips are cashed in for good. Scheduled to arrive September 23. 32 pages. Full Color.
Don't miss the debut of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA creative team! The "Injustice League Unlimited" story continues from the JLA WEDDING SPECIAL as a hero is severely beaten by the new Injustice League, forcing the JLA to fight back! Please note: this issue features two covers that may be ordered separately. Cover A features the left half of the art above; Cover B features the right half of the art above.
[Written by Dwayne McDuffie / Art by Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas / Cover by Ian Churchill]
AN ORIGINAL ADVENTURE MANGA BROUGHT TO YOU BY IMAGE COMICS! They weld the dreaded shredders - shining atomic shark teeth biting through the scum of society! Their name is acid on the tongue of KAU DEATH! Cruising into the metro-sprawl via the grand ol' Melody Maker, the KRASH BASTARDS take no stick - and give no quarter! THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME FOR TRUE BASTARD ACTION! GRAB YOUR STRINGS AND PULL! [Story Joe Casey / Art & Cover Axel#13]
More comfortable with a sword than a scepter, Kull has recently crowned himself king and seeks to unite the once-proud and powerful land of Valusia. Only Count Areyas stands between Kull and a reunified kingdom-and the obstinate Count waits patiently in his Iron Fortress, the land's oldest and most formidable castle. Horrors lurk in the shadows of Kull's newly won throne, and slithering foes stalk his every move. Arvid Nelson (Rex Mundi) scripts this series, which will adapt Robert E. Howard's story "The Shadow Kingdom," with art by Will Conrad (Serenity) and José Villarrubia (Conan). Joe Kubert (Sgt. Rock, Enemy Ace) delivers a special Kull #1 cover, which-along with his Conan the Cimmerian #1 and Solomon Kane #1 covers-marks the first time Kubert's visions of these Robert E. Howard heroes have seen print. Renowned fantasy artist Andy Brase provides regular series covers to this bracing, bloody fantasy series. Covers sent randomly unless ordered as a set.
[Arvid Nelson (W), Will Conrad (P), José Villarrubia (C), Andy Brase (Cover), and Joe Kubert (Cover)]
The Defenders are back -- Nighthawk! Colossus! She-Hulk! The Blazing Skull! -- and they've got their very own state to protect and serve (just don't call 'em ""new"", True Believers)! The Sons of the Serpent have moved in and only one fully-sanctioned team of super heroes can stop them! But will their first official mission end up as their FINAL mission? Believe it or not . yes! Not to mention guest-stars galore in the must-have superhero mini-series of 2008! [Written byJOE CASEY / Pencils by JIM MUNIZ / Cover byMIKE DEODATO]
DEFENDERS...No More?! It sure looks like it, as Iron Man shuts down New Jersey's Initiative team...and Nighthawk's dreams of redemption. But when the diabolical U-MAN threatens humanity, Nighthawk finds the best Defenders money can buy: Paladin, Junta and Atlas! Meanwhile, what role does DAMIEN HELLSTROM play? And who has he sought out to advise him in his journey? A strange connection to the Defenders' past appears as the must-have super hero team book of '08 continues! [Written by JOE CASEY / Penciled by JIM MUNIZ / Cover by LEINIL YU]
After leading a rogue Defenders team into battle, Nighthawk comes face to face with Tony Stark and Henry Gyrich - and...well...they're not called the LAST Defenders for nothing! But can the Defenders get it in gear for one last battle as the mysterious Yandroth makes his move? And what roles do KRANG and the SON OF SATAN play in the Defenders ultimate chapter? [Written by JOE CASEY / Penciled by JIM MUNIZ / Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ]
It's finally come down to this -- literally the last Defender standing, as Kyle Richmond goes head-to-head with his past, his present AND his future...! And Yandroth is right there to exploit all three of them! And...at long last: Dr. Strange! The Hulk! Namor, the Sub-Mariner! Together again...for the first time! Plus, the Squadron Sinister! All this...and a last page that will leave you shell-shocked! . [Written by JOE CASEY / Penciled by JIM MUNIZ / Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI]
This is it -- the moment you've been waiting for! After all the false starts and missed opportunities... finally, the Last Defenders are revealed! Together, they share a destiny that can affect the course of all existence -- that is, if Kyle Richmond can manage to assemble them! But there is no price too great to pay to get this team together! [Written by Joe Casey / Pencils & Cover by Jim Muniz]
At long last, the team book you've been waiting for! The return of the Defenders! (No trademark infringement here!) And look who's on the team: The mutant Colossus! The sensational She-Hulk! The unpredicatable Blazing Skull! An all-new lineup led by the enigmatic Nighthawk! Injected into the heart of the modern Marvel Universe, the Defenders have been reformed to serve a specific policital purpose - but is there a greater destiny in store for this crew? It's hi-octane superheroics mainlined right into your fanboy brain! Collecting THE LAST DEFENDERS #1-6. Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN. [Written by Joe Casey / Penciled by Jim Muniz]
Sam Lesser slaughters his way across America, moving steadily closer to Keyhouse and a final reckoning with the Locke family. His cross-country journey is mirrored by another, more harrowing odyssey, into the distorted territory of Sam's memories. Think you know what happened, the day Sam murdered Rendell Locke? Think again! Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box) continues his all-new story of dark fantasy and wonder, with Gabriel Rodriguez (Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show) handling art and cover duties. [Joe Hill (w); Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c)]
Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box) creates an all-new story of dark fantasy and wonder: Locke & Key. Written by Hill and featuring astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez, Locke & Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them... and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all... Locke & Key creator Hill has received the Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection, the British Fantasy Award for Best Collection and Best Short Story, and the Sydney J. Bounds Best Newcomer Award-2007, among his growing collection of critical accolades. This collection of Locke & Key, in development as a major motion picture by Dimension Films, features an introduction by Robert Crais, author of the best-selling Elvis Cole novels. [Joe Hill (W); Gabriel Rodriguez (A & C)]
LOONEY TUNES #150 - A comic published by DC Comics in the youngreaders genre. [Written by Joey Cavalieri: Art by Neal Sternecky, Stephen Destefano, Peter Bagge, Bob Fingerman, Sco]
Before Buffy...before Blade...there was one name that was whispered in fear and awe among the undead: The Frog Brothers. Edgar and Alan Frog, the no-nonsense vampire slayers from the cult film The Lost Boys, are back with a vengeance in a 4-issue miniseries that bridges the gap between their adventures in the original film and the upcoming feature THE LOST BOYS: THE TRIBE, due to be released this summer. Find out what's happened since the first film, brought to you in various shades of crimson by Hans Rodionoff (Mnemovore) and Joel Gomez (Wetworks)! [Written by Hans Rodionoff / Art by Joel Gomez & Don Ho / Cover by Jonathan Wayshak]
The carnage continues! Discover what really happened to the Frog Brothers in this collection of LOST BOYS: REIGN OF FROGS #1-4, which bridges the gap between the original The Lost Boys film and its sequel! [Written by Hans Rodionoff / Art by Joel Gomez / Cover by Jonathan Wayshack]
All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing for a wild ride of all-new, unforgettable exploits. Featuring an unforgettable face-off against the Hulk! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #29-32. [Written by STEVE NILES, DANIEL WAY, KIRSTEN SINCLAIR & JOE LANSDALE / Penciled by LEONARD KIRK, STEV]
Here it is, True Believers! You knew we'd do it sooner or later! From the Venerable Vaults of Marveldom, it's the Mighty Marvel Handbook -- in the style of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s! Just what is a Legacy Handbook, you ask? Imagine a Handbook written during each of those decades. The profiles within each chapter cover everything published by the hallowed House of Ideas up until that point. So if it's from a comic that has a December 1969 cover date or earlier, you'll find it in the magnificent 1960s chapter! Featuring Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and more across the ages -- as well as hundreds of other era-specific entries! Collecting MARVEL LEGACY: 1960s HANDBOOK, MARVEL LEGACY: 1970s HANDBOOK, MARVEL LEGACY: 1980s HANDBOOK and MARVEL LEGACY: 1990s HANDBOOK. [Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MICHAEL HOSKIN, SEAN MCQUAID, AL SJOERDSMA, RONALD BYRD, MARK O'ENGLIS]
Join the Marvel Masterworks as we take another dip into the well of pre-Code madness from the era when comics were no-holds-barred and horror was king! You'll be treated to dozens of tales from the dark side by such luminaries as Bill Everett, Gene Colan, Bernie Krigstein, Jerry Robinson and many, many more as they dig up the deepest, darkest tales of suspense and terror found anywhere this side of a mortuary. The Farmer takes a life, but what price will he pay when the chickens come home to roost? Is O'Malley's friend really the kind of guy you want to hang out with? Find out what makes even a monster afraid, and discover the sure-fire solution to father-in-law trouble! The 1950s were a time of gruesome stories and great art, and Stan Lee's Atlas had it all. What more can we say? The devil made us do it! Reserve that copy today! Collecting STRANGE TALES #11-20. [Written by Stan Lee & Various / Penciled by Bill Everett, Gene Colan, Joe Sinnott, Bernie Krigstein,]
Prepare yourself for a haunted Halloween full of pre-Code horror courtesy of the Marvel Masterwork's Atlas Era! We're turning the clock back to 1951, the time when horror reined supreme in comics. These never-before-collected stories of ghosts, ghouls, monsters, morgues, vampires, and more than just a few terrors-that-dare-not-speak-their-names aren't just some of the most frightening tales ever published, they're also by a frightening array of star comic-book talents! See why Gene Colan says He Wished He Was a Vampire; Look out when Bill Everett gives The Evil Eye; Come along as Russ Heath finds a planet that may, or may not, be Uninhabited; Prove to Bernie Krigstein if you were The Boy Who Was Afraid, and to stand in shock and amazement at the bevy of stories lurking just around the corner by Stan Lee's right-hand man of the '50s, comics great Joe Maneely! Also available with a variant cover. [Written by Stan Lee, Hank Chapman and Various Penciled by Joe Maneely, John Romita, Gene Colan, Russ]
Following the phenomenal success of Marvel Comics #1, Timely released its second superhero anthology Daring Mystery Comics, in January 1940. This hardcover collection remasters and restores these early adventures that introduce brand-new characters into the Marvel mythos (several of whom will be appearing in The Twelve by J. Michael Straczynski & Chris Weston) See the startling introduction of the Fiery Mask where he faces the fantastic thriller of the walking corpses. Soldier of fortune John Steel sneaks behind enemy lines. The Phantom Bullet, scourge of the underworld, faces off against a dastardly band of Head Hunters. District Attorney Dennis Burton decides to take the law into his own hands as the Laughing Mask and then later as the Purple Mask. Meet the Phantom Reporter - cub reporter by day...scourge of the underworld by night. Plus: The Texas Kid; Monako, Prince of Magic; Flash Foster, Phantom of the Underworld, Barney Mullen, Sea Rover; Zephyr Jones and his rocket ship; Trojak the Tiger Man; Captain K-4 and his Sky Devils; Mr. E; Dale of the FBI; Breeze Barton in the Miracle City; Marvex the Super-Robot; Captain Strong of the Foreign Legion; Whirlwind Carte of the Interplanetary Secret Service; and more! [Written & Illustrated by Joe Simon, Will Harr, Maurice Gutwirth, Mike Robard, Sam Cooper, Dean Carr,]
From the heart of comics' Golden Age come the earliest adventures of the greatest patriot to grace the four-color page: Captain America! Created on the eve of America's entry into World War II, these stories are full of jaw-busting battles against the Nazi menace, mad scientists, crazed carnivals and mysteries at the ballpark that could only come from Joe Simon and Jack Kirby - two of the medium's greatest visionaries! But there's more to enjoy than just the adventures of Cap and Bucky; you'll also meet Stan Lee's wartime correspondent, "Headline" Hunter; the mighty Hurricane; Father Time; and Tuk, Cave Boy - and enjoy house ads, Sentinel of Liberty updates and puzzle pages in these complete and fully restored collections of the rarest hits from the Marvel archives! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #5-8. [Written by JOE SIMON & JACK KIRby with STAN LEE / Penciled by JOE SIMON & JACK KIRby with CHARLES NI]
Written by STAN LEE, AL FELDSTEIN & VARIOUS Penciled by JOE MANEELY, JACK KIRBY, JOHN SEVERIN, FRED KIDA & VARIOUS Cover by JOE MANEELY From the heroic times of King Arthur to the dangers of the Cold War, the Atlas Era brings you the greatest adventure stories from the 1950s. Presenting the original series of two legendary characters that have bridged the decades - all the way from the Atlas Era to the Avengers and Agents of Atlas - Black Knight and Yellow Claw are must-haves for every Marvel maniac! Sir Percy of Scandia may appear to be a foppish weakling, too timid to fight and the scorn of Camelot, but only Merlin knows the truth: Sir Percy is the gallant Black Knight! Come to drive Modred de Monfort from King Arthur's court, he wields the ebony blade against Norman invaders, dragons, imposters and usurpers to the throne. With the pencil of Atlas great, Joe Maneely, delineating the action,Black Knight is a sure-fire classic! Then comes Cold War tales of mystery, espionage and world domination from the pages. of Yellow Claw! Illustrated by the incomparable trio of Joe Maneely, John Severin and -in a rare mid-50s Atlas appearance- Jack Kirby, F.B.I. Agent Jimmy Woo's mission to capture the century-old mystic from the root of the Himalayas is packed with gritty crime and unimaginable adversaries, from mind-bending mutants and UFO the Lightning Man to Temujai the Golden Goliath and the Living Shadows! Collecting BLACK KNIGHT #1-5 & YELLOW CLAW #1-4. 256 pages. / All Ages
Mighty Marvel is bringing you another quartet of 64-page action-adventure greats featuring the one-and-only Captain America! From the personal files of Captain America comes comic-book adventure as only found in the bombastic Golden Age!Cap and Bucky battle the Black Talon, race through a spy ambush, sort out a mountain man feud, shrink down to fight pygmies, and venture to the wind-swept moors on the trail of the Hound of Cardiff Manor in the stories that put Captain America in the minds and into the back pockets of millions of Americans. Supported by the wartime tales of foreign correspondent ""Headline"" Hunter, the heroic Hurricane and Father Time, and Stan Lee's cartoon serial the Imp, these stories are pure Golden Age excitement from cover to cover! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #9-12.
[Written by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby & Stan Lee / Penciled by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Al Avison, Syd Shor]
And now the flagship title of Marvel's Golden Age REALLY heats up! From day one Marvel Comics brought you Carl Burgos' blazing Human Torch and Bill Everett's undersea powerhouse Sub-Mariner, but two of the Golden Age's most thrilling characters just wasn't enough for MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS-Enter, the Vision! Created by Timely's titanic team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, the Vision, burst into the Earthly world via Professor Enoch Mason's dimension smasher and brought to MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS an eerie crime-noir serial that sealed the comic's place at the very top of the Golden Age's greatest! Joined by the crime-fighting Angel, boy-adventurer Terry Vance, the caterwauling science fiction tales of Electro, and Ka-Zar's jungle action, there's no comparison for variety and excitement, so celebrate Marvel's 70th anniversary and reserve your copy today! Collecting MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS #13-16. [Written by Joe Simon, Ray Gill, Andrew Mcwhiney & Various / Penciled by Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, J]
Marvel proudly presents more Golden Age goodness, collecting issues #1-4 of USA COMICS from 1941. The Defender! Major Liberty! Rockman! Rusty! The original Young Avenger! The origins of the Whizzer, Jack Frost and the Vagabond! Captain Terror turns back a deadly Nazi undersea invasion! Stan The Man himself chronicles the historic first meeting of the USA heroes! This hardcover collection remasters and restores these early adventures, some reprinted for the very first time! [Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Charles Nicholas, Al Avison, Phil Sturm, Syd Shores, Stan Lee, Basil Wolverto]
Author: Josh Blaylock Artist: Matt Merhoff Cover Artist: Joel Herrera With all Mercy has been through, she never thought that she'd be under employee of Heaven's renegade Angels. With her new assignment from the escape artist angel, Colopatiron to aide in finding his lost keys, she's going to face something way worse than eternity in hell...
Author: Josh Blaylock Artist: Matt Merhoff Cover Artist: Joel Humberto Herrera Synopsis (approx 50 words): The Free Comic Book Day issue of Mercy's new series is now available for reorder with a brand new and truly gorgeous cover! It's been a few months since Mercy's former boss was revealed to be gunning for Lucifer's throne. Now she's reporting to the REAL powers of Heaven. Same crap, different day - just under new management.
The 1988 8-issue miniseries MILLENNIUM is collected for the first time! The Guardians of the Universe have left our dimension behind - and in their absence, the deadly robotic army of Manhunters threatens the survival of the DC Universe! [Written by Steve Englehart / Art by Joe Staton, Ian Gibson and others / Cover by Joe Staton & Mark F]
(W) Jason M. Burns (A) Adam Buechler The eccentric mayor of Brunswick has placed a ban on all mustaches, prompting two boys to become 'The Mustache Bandits,' freedom fighters who use a can of paint and a paintbrush as their weapons in the war against ignorance and stupidity.
Horror master Thomas Ligotti's stories are adapted by comics' most talented writers and illustrators in this second volume of The Nightmare Factory. In ''Sect of the Idiot'' and ''The Chymist,'' writer Stuart Moore explores the Lovecraftian landscape of a world where all is not quite as it seems, and chronicles the life of a doctor whose oath is to harm rather than to heal. Writer Joe Harris ushers forth a sinister backwoods carnival Showman and an evil, ethereal puppet who haunt their victims' every waking dream and sleeping nightmare in ''Gas Station Carnivals'' and ''The Clown Puppet.'' Fans of the horror gere and of the first volume of The Nightmare Factory won't want to miss this latest take on the legendary author's most celebrated works. [Thomas Ligotti, Stuart Moore & Joe Harris]
This volume, collecting NIGHTWING #133-137 and NIGHTWING ANNUAL #2, explores the lost year of Dick Grayson's life, after he quit being the Dark Knight's partner and before he joined the New Teen Titans. It's the year a friend, a foe, and a love from the past returned from the darkness to haunt him and changed his life forever. Scheduled to arrive in March. [Written by Marv Wolfman and Marc Andreyko Cover by Ryan Sook / Art by Joe Bennett, Jamal Igle, Keith]
What's worse than being a super-villain in Los Angeles County? Being their parole officer, of course! Meet Nixon Cooper and his colorful cast of parolees at large, hanging on by their fingernails in the morally ambiguous underbelly of L.A. But who's got it worse -- the criminals who're struggling (and often failing) to live the straight life? Or Nixon himself, struggling to keep up with all of them? And who the hell is sleeping with Nixon's wife?! A crime story like you've never seen before! Loaded with extra features! [Story Joe Casey / Art & Cover Chris Burnham]
Before Joe Sacco crafted his two major works of "cartoon journalism" - Palestine and Safe Area Gorazde - he created a number of shorter pieces, ranging from one-page gags to 30-page "graphic novelettes." This massive book finally collects the entirety of Sacco's earlier journalistic and autobiographical work, plus a sizable serving of his satirical strips. [by Joe Sacco]
This is it! The heroes have assembled!! And the greatest evil the universe has ever faced is ready to take them on!!! Who lives?!?! Who dies?!?!?! And what will be the final fate of Onslaught?!?!?!?! Will this arch-fiend really be gone for good...or will we see his demonic face again in the Marvel Universe...? Only masters of full-on action, Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld, know for sure! All we know is this is the wildest ride on Earth-any Earth! [Written By Jeph Loeb Pencils and Cover By Rob Liefeld Variant Cover By Joe Quesada]
Collecting the explosive crossover from Checkmate #13-15 and Outsiders #47-49! The DCU's top spies throw down with the DCU's most troublemaking hero team as Checkmate hunts the Outsiders! Scheduled to arrive in January. [Written by Judd Winick and Greg Rucka / Art by Joe Bennett, Matthew Clark, Eddy Barrows and others]
As seen on the Sci Fi Channel! Jane is back! The creative team of Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti and Lee Moder return for an all-new Painkiller Jane event! The story that exploded (literally!) out of issue #0 and barreled into issue #1, continues like a bullet through bread as Jane faces 'the Infidel' - a new character that will play a major role in note only this series, but in Jane's entire future! All guided by Jane co-creators Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti, and PKJ artist Lee Moder! Featuring cover art by Amanda (Supergirl) Conner and Alecia Rodriques! [by Joe Qeusada & Jimmy Palmiotti, & Lee Moder]
Jimmy Palmiotti, Joe Quesada, and Lee Moder present Painkiller Jane: The Return! Collecting all three issues of the Dynamite return of Jane, this trade paperback collection also features a complete cover gallery (featuring the art of Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Connor, and Lee Moder), as well as an on-set diary by Jimmy Palmiotti, detailing his visit to the set of the PKJ series on SCI-FI, as well as an interview with the creators! [Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, & Lee Moder]
Jimmy Palmiotti, Joe Quesada, and Lee Moder present Painkiller Jane: The Return! Collecting all three issues of the Dynamite return of Jane, this trade paperback collection also features a complete cover gallery (featuring the art of Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Connor, and Lee Moder), as well as an on-set diary by Jimmy Palmiotti, detailing his visit to the set of the all-new PKJ series on SCI-FI, as well as an interview with the creators! Advance Solicited-Shipping in July! [by Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, & Lee Moder]
Fantagraphics Books is pleased to present, for the first time, the definitive, hardcover collection of Sacco's landmark of comics journalism. Palestine: The Special Edition is more than a new edition: consider it the Criterion Palestine. In addition to the original, 288-page graphic novel and introduction by the late Edward Said, The Special Edition includes a host of unique supplemental material never-before-published, including many of Sacco's original background notes, sketches, photographic reference, and much more. The book also includes a new, introductory interview with Sacco about the making of the book, as well as a new cover and design. [by Joe Sacco]
A Moontsone Crime Wave event! The past meets the future to defeat un unspeakable evil! Europe, 1945. In the final days of World War II, a sinister Nazi plan to defeat the Allies using black sorcery is thwarted, only to be resurrected again in a form more terrible than ever before! Over six turbulent decades, across multiple continents, and through the darkest alternate dimensions, a force of unimaginable power is poised to subjugate all mankind, and some of history's greatest fictional crime fighters find themselves in a battle against the ultimate evil! Their names are legend: their exploits are known around the world - Kolchak, the Night Stalker; Boston Blackie; Johnny Dollar; Lain Wan; Candy Matson; Pat Novak; Blackshirt; Mr. Keen; and Jack Hagee. Now, this amazing group will find themselves pitted against a power that transcends time and space - an evil so corrupt that the fate of humanity may hang in the balance! [C.J. Henderson & Joe Gentile]
(W) Mike Bullock (A) Silvestri Syzilagyi 'Return of The Eastern Dark,' Part 1. When people go missing, The Phantom finds himself drawn into what appears to be a slave trade ring, but turns out to be far more insidious. Can The Ghost Who Walks overcome The Eastern Dark, or will the sun set on our hero once and for all? Available with covers from Joe Corroney and Mark Romanoski.
Master horror storyteller Joe R. Lansdale throws his scathing wit and wild, otherworldly creations into the mix as he brings Robert E. Howard's classic tale of dark revenge to the present . . . and into the unwilling lives of the Blassenville mansion heirs, twin sisters Claire and Janet. When Griswell fled the Blassenville estate those many years ago, he couldn't have imagined the grotesque horrors that would eclipse the ones he saw then-but they're here, thanks to fiction legend Joe R. Lansdale, dazzling new comic-book artist Nathan Fox (DMZ), and multiple Eisner Award-winning color artist Dave Stewart (Conan, The Umbrella Academy). This fresh take on the classic Pigeons from Hell story delves deeper into the dark mansion's past while also digging up some fresh, imaginative demons, as Claire and Janet unknowingly bring their friends into an unearthly death trap! Collecting the four-issue miniseries.
[Joe R. Lansdale (W), Nathan Fox (A), and Dave Stewart (C)]
Yaar! The original hit mini-series now collected! Whose side are you on? What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? Is there a God? Who would win in a fight, pirates or ninjas? Since time immemorial, Man has pondered these cosmic questions. It is no secret that pirates and ninjas have always been at odds. At long last, two of history's most formidable opponents in physical combat will meet in the arena of destiny for the ultimate showdown! And the burning question will finally be answered in this genocidal free-for-all. Let the greatest battle of all time commence! Collects Pirates vs. Ninjas #1-4.
[by Fred Perry, Wes Hartman, Joe Wight & Craig Babiar]
This aptly-titled book collects for the first time Joe Matt's compelling and often hilarious storyline chronicling the crucial moments in his miserable life, beginning with his secret lust for his lover's best friend, and its ensuing devastating consequences. Ongoing troubles with women, an insatiable obsession with pornography...this poor bastard has serious problems, yet unlike the rest of us, he works them out in full public view, allowing us to get closer to him...maybe a little too close! An excellent companion to Spent, Joe Matt's new book offered here. [by Joe Matt]
Follow the adventures of Nodo the Van-Gnome as he tries to find his lost home on wheels. During his quest he'll meet sewer dragons, junkyard trolls, and a cow or two. A fun, all-ages romp of a story created by new-comer Joey Weiser. [Joey Weiser]
Written by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby Art and cover by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby At last, the classic 1940s Super Hero series by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby is collected from the pages of WORLDS FINEST COMICS #6-7, ADVENTURE COMICS #72-97, #100-102 (1942-1946) and SANDMAN #1, the comic that reunited Simon & Kirby in 1974! In the capable hands of Simon and Kirby, the Sandman left behind his trademark green suit, fedora and gas mask to become a brightly costumed adventurer on the trail of crime in the big city with the help of his sidekick, Sandy the Golden Boy. With a strong element of the fantastic in the form of haunted dreams and foes claiming to be figures of myth, these stories were perfect examples of the fast-paced, slam-bang adventures that made Simon & Kirby the most celebrated comics talents of the 1940s. Advance-solicited; scheduled to arrive on August 12 304 pages. Full Color.
Shaggy and Scooby find the field of their dreams...er, make that nightmares! Plus, it's true, monkeys make everything better! [Written by Robbie Busch & Alex Simmons: Art by Robert Pope, Joe Staton & Scott McRae: Cover by Pope]
(W) Craig Yoe Featuring an Introduction by Stan Lee, Secret Identity: The Fetish Art of Superman's Co-creator Joe Shuster showcases rare and recently discovered erotic artwork by the most seminal artist in comics, Joe Shuster. Created in the early 1950s when Shuster was down on his luck after suing his publisher, DC Comics, over the copyright for Superman, he illustrated these images for an obscure series of magazines called "Nights of Horror," published under the counter until they were banned by the U.S. Senate. Juvenile deliquency, Dr. Fredric Wertham, and the Brooklyn Thrill Killers gang all figure into this sensational story.
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!The hunt for Black Bolt takes the Inhumans into the stars! Medusa leads her Royal Family into space - and she's about to make a devil's bargain with the Kree - and Ronan the Accuser! Is the enemy of your enemy really your friend? And can the Inhumans keep their family together in time to find their King? Joe Pokaski (TV's Heroes) and Tom Raney (ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST) continue the story that will lead not only to SECRET INVASION #8, but also to more cosmic action in 2009! Cover by STJEPAN SEJIC. [Written by Joe Pokaski / Penciled by Tom Raney]
The hunt for Black Bolt concludes - launching the Inhumans into their new destiny in the Marvel Universe! It's sister vs. sister, cousin vs. cousin, Kree vs. Skrull! The loyalty lines are redrawn within the royal family as the Inhumans' mission reaches critical mass! Can Medusa and her tribe get it together to save their once and future King? Or has it all been for nothing? The seeds for the WAR OF KINGS are planted right here!
[Written by Joe Pokaski / Penciled by Tom Raney / Cover by Stjepan Sejic]
Another fantastic volume collecting the adventures of the Seven Soldiers, the inspiration for Grant Morrison's hit maxiseries! Featuring Green Arrow, Speedy, the modern Western hero The Vigilante, The Crimson Avenger, The Shining Knight and more, The Seven Soldiers battled injustice and villainy at the height of World War II in these colorful, fast-paced tales from LEADING COMICS #5-8! [Written by Joe Samachson Cover by Mort Meskin: Art by Ed Dobrotka, Maurice Del Bourgo, Joe Kubert An]
The final volume collecting the classic adventures of the Seven Soldiers of Victory, originally presented in LEADING COMICS #9-14 (1944-1945)! [Written by Joe Samachson / Art by Arthur Cazeneuve / Cover by Jon Small & Louis Cazeneuve]
Renowned comics icon Joe Kubert returns to the legendary military unit he made famous in this action-packed tale based on a true story! Collecting the acclaimed 6-issue miniseries, this volume has Rock and his company of hard-bitten veterans in the No Man's Land of the Balkans searching for a religious prize that could decide the outcome of World War II! [Written By Joe Kubert Art and Cover By Kubert]
Author: Steven De. Souza Artist: Rebekah Isaacs Cover Artist: Kalman Andrasofsky All the rumblings through Sheena's life are finally coming to realization as a high society gala she's attending as her alter ego, Rachelle Cardwell is abruptly crashed by a sinister cult, the Jaguar Men! This sort of thing always seems to follow Sheena around, but the fact that our heroin is singled out as their target makes this just a bit more difficult. To make matters worse, the Jaguar men know only Sheena, and Rachelle Cardwell is forced to let go of her secret double identity!
A Moonstone Crime Wave Event! Not a dream, not a hoax, not a parallel universe! Two of the most unique investigators of all time try to untangle the same mystery - 100 years apart from each other! The lawless Wild West, the hidden world of Victorian London, the present day hell of Hollywood - there, and back again! Follow Sherlock Holmes' trail of a man who was wrongfully and willingly imprisoned, to shocking New World Order anarchy, to a beautiful woman who needs Kolchak to delve into the surreal past, to the shunned man who has the the key! Available with two covers, one from Joe Corroney (Doctor Who Classics), the other from Eddy Newell! [Joe Gentile, Andy Bennett & Carlos Magno]
Based on true events, an historic unveiling! Not a dream, not a hoax, not a parallel universe! Two of the most unique investigators of all time try to untangle the same mystery - one hundred years apart! Kolchak follows Holmes' investigation of a not-so-innocent man who voluntarily wants to be imprisoned, a murdered domestic, and a showdown with the world's deadliest anarchist-assassin. Then he uncovers the missing clue, the one thought long since lost to history, the piece of the puzzle that started it all! The lawless Wild West, the secret world of Victorian London, and the present day hell of Hollywood collide in this timeless tale for the ages! Available with covers from Vatche Mavlian and Leonardo Manco. Also available is a Vatche Mavlian variant Sketch cover edition. [Joe Gentile, Andy Bennett & Carlos Magno]
Collecting stories from the late 1950s starring this charter member of the Justice League of America! Adopting the Earthly identity of Police Detective John Jones, the super-hero known as the Martian Manhunter uses his incredible strength, shape-shifting abilities and other powers to combat crime! [Written by Jack Miller and others Art by Joe Certa and others Cover by Certa]
Over 500 pages of classic adventures are included in this value-priced volume! The Fastest Man Alive stars in these fantastic tales from late 1950s and into the 1960s! This collection features The Flash in battle against the Mirror Master, the Trickster, Captain Cold and many other villains! [Written by Robert Kanigher, John Broome and Gardner Fox / Art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and v]
Take to the skies in this thrilling volume collecting OUR ARMY AT WAR #151, 153, 155, SHOWCASE #57-58, STAR-SPANGLED WAR STORIES #138-152 , 158, 181-183, and 200, DETECTIVE COMICS #404, MEN AT WAR #1-3, 8-10, 12-14, 19-20, THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER #252-253, 260-261, 265-267 and DC SPECIAL #26! Scheduled to arrive in February. [Written by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert / Art by Kubert, John Severin, Howard Chaykin, Neal Adams]
500 pages of classic war stories, from the pages of G.I. COMBAT #120-157 (1966-1973)! [Written by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert / Art by Kubert, Russ Heath, Irv Novick, Mike Sekowsky and]
Over 500 pages of classic Hawkman adventures, from the pages of HAWKMAN #12-27, ATOM & HAWKMAN #39-45, ATOM #31, and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #70! [Written by Gardner Fox, Bob Haney and others / Art by Murphy Anderson, Gil Kane, Joe Kubert and othe]
Written by Jack Miller and others Art and cover by Joe Certa The 1960s adventures of J"onn J"onzz are collected in this new volume featuring stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #305-326 and HOUSE OF MYSTERY #143-173! 592 pages. B&W.
Collects stories from G.I. Combat #68 and Our Army At War #81-117. [Robert Kanigher & Bob Haney/Joe Kubert, Jerry Grandenetti, Irv Novick, Russ Heath, Ross Andru & Mike]
Collects stories from G.I. COMBAT #68 and OUR ARMY AT WAR #81-117 [Written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney with art by Joe Kubert, Jerry Grandenetti, Irv Novick, Russ]
More World War II tales of Sgt. Rock and Easy Company, in stories from OUR ARMY AT WAR #118-148. [Written by Robert Kanigher / Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Jerry Grandenetti / Cover by Joe Kube]
Blast into the mind-bending science fiction of the mid-'50s with this collection spotlighting STRANGE ADVENTURES #54-73 as humanity faces a bevy of menaces!
[Written by John Broome, Otto Binder, Joe Kubert, Bill Finger and Others / Art by Carmine Infantino, ]
More than 500 pages of high-speed adventure, collected from the pages of THE FLASH #120 - THE FLASH #140! [Written by John Broome and Gardner Fox / Art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Murphy Anderson /]
Robert E. Howard's vengeance-obsessed puritan begins his supernatural adventures in the haunted Black Forest of Germany in this five-issue adaptation of Howard's "The Castle of the Devil." When Solomon Kane stumbles upon the body of a boy hanged from a rickety gallows, he goes after the man responsible-a baron feared by the peasants from miles around. Something far worse than the devilish baron or the terrible, intelligent wolf that prowls the woods lies hidden in the ruined monastery beneath the baron's castle, where a devil-worshipping priest died in chains centuries ago. Available with two covers that will be sent randomly unless ordered as a set. [Scott Allie (W), Mario Guevara (P), Dave Stewart (C), John Cassaday (C), and Joe Kubert (C)]
In Volume Two of the classic Now Comics series, Speed faces a "Hollywood Challenge," meets "The Captain of Atlantis," sees Speed off to Japan for an extended adventure, and much more. This volume collects issues 6-13 of the series, and features artwork by future Eisner-winning artist Jill Thompson! [Lamar Waldron (W); George Booker, Joe Phillips, Jill Thompson (A); Ken Steacy (C)]
IDW's re-presentation of Now Comics' classic Speed Racer stories continues as the big-screen adaptation draws ever nearer. In Volume Three, Speed Racer and company head off on a World Tour in adventures that span the globe from Africa to Germany and beyond! This collection features issues 15-19 of the original series, showcasing the art of Joe Phillips, along with a cover gallery and special pin-ups as well. [Lamar Waldron (W); Joe Phillips (A); Ken Steacy (C)]
Arie Kaplan and Robby Musso continue to tell the story of past Racers throughout history. In medieval England, inexperienced teenager Sprint Rackham must outrace a madman who's kidnapped Lady Beatrix via his giant mechanical dragon. Even with a suit of armor designed by a wizard, can Sprint rescue her in time? Meanwhile in the present, Speed, Racer X, and Trixie find themselves one step closer to the mystery carjacker, as they come under attack in a super-garage beneath Mercury Pictures! [Arie Kaplan (W); Robby Musso (A); Musso, Rob & Joe Sharp (C)]
Meet the original anti-hero, Joe Matt: a master of a domain that includes over twenty-three self-edited eight-hour-long videotapes of bootlegged pornography; a penny-pincher who never fails to make a dime off his friends; a chronic masturbator who doesn't understand why he never has a girlfriend; an obsessive collector frantically searching for the toys of his childhood; a callous son who throws out every gift his adoring mother gives him; a man so lazy that he urinates in a bottle rather than walk to the bathroom. Spent is Joe Matt's first new trade hardcover in years, and it collects in a re-edited and re-colored form his best storyline from the past 4 issues of Peepshow. Also offered here are other Joe Matt classics, Fair Weather and The Poor Bastard. [by Joe Matt]
Even with three issues every month, we can't fit everything we want into Amazing Spider-Man. So BRAND NEW DAY: EXTRA!! takes a deeper glimpse into Spidey's new world with three stories that flesh out his family, friends and foes, stories that will affect Spidey deeply over the coming months. Spidey Braintrust members Guggenheim and Wells welcome Joe Kelly (DEADPOOL, Superman) for a one-shot marking the return of one of Peter's most unforgettable enemies: Hammerhead! It's a sign of things to come...and it's looking deadly. [Written by JOE KELLY, MARC GUGGENHEIM & ZEB WELLS / Art by CHRIS BACHALO & VARIOUS / Cover by GREG L]
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO FLASH THOMPSON? A powerful story taking Peter Parker's former nemesis and Spider-Man's biggest fan from the avenues of New York to the war torn Middle East along with his fellow brothers in the U.S. Army. And then, as the Mayoral election ramps up, gang activity is at an all time high...and Mr. Negative's newest enforcer, HAMMERHEAD, works to bring all the gangs under one banner...or else. With some of the kids from Aunt May's F.E.A.S.T. center caught in the crossfire, Spidey stands up to his old foe...but Hammerhead's got some new tricks and even Spider-Man can't stop him this time. Plus, it's a good old-fashioned Spider-Man/Punisher punch-up-a-palooza! What's Punisher want with a mysterious, power-enhancing serum? What does MOSES MAGNUM have to do with it? And why is Peter Parker DRIVING A CAB?! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #574-577 and material from SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY - EXTRA!! #1. [Written by Marc Guggenheim, Joe Kelly & Zeb Wells / Penciled by Barry Kitson, Chris Bachalo & Paolo ]
The most-talked about - and controversial - comic event of the year, brought to you by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada! The stakes have never been higher for Peter Parker. At his darkest hours - and he's had plenty - Peter has always had one shoulder to lean on, one person who'd remind him who he is, who he was and who he can be. Now, he's about to lose that person. What would he do...what would you do, if you only had ""One More Day?" Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #544-545, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #41, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #24, SPIDER-MAN: ONE MORE DAY SKETCHBOOK and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: ONE MORE DAY/BRAND NEW DAY. [Written by J. Michael Straczynski / Penciled by Joe Quesada / Cover by Joe Quesada]
The most-talked about - and controversial - comic event of the year - brought to you by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada! The stakes have never been higher for Peter Parker. At his darkest hours - and he's had plenty - Peter has always had one shoulder to lean on, one person who'd remind him who he is, who he was, and who he can be. Now, he's about to lose that person. What would he do...what would you do, if you only had ""One More Day?" Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #544-545, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #41, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #24 and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: SPIDER-MAN - ONE MORE DAY/BRAND NEW DAY. [Written by J. Michael Straczynski / Penciled by Joe Quesada / Covers by Joe Quesada & Marko Djurdjev]
Okay, no kidding. This time, for sure, The Spirit gets a break from the hustle and bustle of Central City's mean streets. Maybe fresh air out in the wide, open spaces is just what he needs? Right?
[Written by Sergio Aragones & Mark Evanier / Art by Aluir Amancio / Cover by Joe Kubert]
Space Seeds""-Captain Jean-Luc Picard discovers some harsh realities in a garden-like paradise, when The Enterprise investigates crop failures at The Armada, a colony of self-sustaining agricultural domes built atop an asteroid belt. And Wesley Crusher-adjusting to his mother's recent absence-makes an important self-discovery, as he makes friends with a group of farmer's children. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1-to-1 ratio. [David Tischman (W); Casey Malone (A) Joe Corroney, Photo (C)]
Jean-Luc Picard has always been an explorer, traveling the galaxy to seek out new life and new civilizations, but after seven years as captain of the Enterprise, he makes a startling discovery-scientific information from the Enterprise's mission logs has been used to develop deadly weapons systems. Is Starfleet involved? And if so, how high does the conspiracy go? Ignoring direct orders from his superiors, Picard launches an all-out offensive on the secret base where these weapons are stored. Picard is not about to see his mission perverted for military use and strategic control. Five single-issue stories come together in the explosive, action-filled conclusion of ""The Space Between,"" IDW's hit Star Trek: The Next Generation mini-series. [David Tischman (w); Casey Malone (a) Joe Corroney, Photo (c)]
Murderous intrigue continues aboard the I.S.S. Enterprise, as First Officer James T. Kirk sets in motion the machinations that will result in the murder of Captain Christopher Pike, and the ultimate prize for Kirk: the captain's chair! But what does Spock have to say about it-and whose side is he on? A dark, twisted reflection of Starfleet history continues! [Scott & David Tipton (w) David Messina (a) Joe Corroney (c)]
From the creative team who brought you KLINGONS: BLOOD WILL TELL! This issue begins an all-new five-part adventure for the Enterprise-D crew! The Enterprise is summoned to a Federation science station, designed to be the ultimate in data storage and information archiving. Data and Riker enter the outpost's gargantuan artificial intelligence system, which may have gained sentience and has begun behaving erratically, with orders to either repair or destroy it. On the Enterprise, meanwhile, Picard and the crew begin to realize that there may be more here than meets the eye. [Scott & David Tipton (W); David Messina (A); Messina, Joe Corroney (C)]
The all-new adventure of the Enterprise-D crew continues, with a spotlight on Commander Worf! Worf finds himself in the unfamiliar role of diplomat when he's forced tosettle a dispute between Rigelian colonists on a border world, with the fate of the colony hanging in the balance. Can Worf struggle against his own aggressive instincts, or will he do his negotiating with the point of a blade? From the creative team who brought you Klingons: Blood Will Tell, Scott & David Tipton and David Messina. [Scott & David Tipton (W); David Messina (A); Messina, Joe Corroney (C)]
As a false distress call lures the Enterprise to a distant region of space, a saboteur puts Geordi and O'Brien at ground zero of a warp core that's about to breach! But is all this part of a greater scheme to draw the Enterprise into deeper danger? From the creative that brought you the hit Klingons: Blood Will Tell miniseries, Scott & David Tipton and David Messina. [Scott & David Tipton (W); David Messina (A); Messina, Joe Corroney (C)]
When the Enterprise is the target of a mysterious futile attack, Captain Picard and crew find themselves in a mind-control mystery! Will Deanna Troi's empathic abilities prove to be an asset-or a deadly liability? From the creative team that brought you the hit Klingons: Blood Will Tell miniseries, Scott & David Tipton and David Messina. [Scott & David Tipton (w); David Messina (a); Messina, Joe Corroney (c)]
IDW Publishing's Star Trek: Second Stage continues! Showcasing the top Trek writers in print, TV, and comics as IDW beings their second year under Starfleet command. This month, Star Trek legend Dorothy 'D.C.' Fontana takes the stage for her first-ever Star Trek comic book series. The writer from the original TV series, as well as The Animated Series, The Next Generation, and Deep Space Nine, is joined by partner Derek Chester (Star Trek: Legacy) for The Enterprise Experiment, an all-new seriesset in the unexplored fourth year of the U.S.S. Enterprise's legendary five-year mission. A sequel to the classic episode ''The Enterprise Incident''-originally written by Fontana herself-where Kirk and Spock found themselves trapped on an Enterprise out of phase with space itself and facing a plot of revenge from Romulans! Features art by longtime Star Trek penciller Gordon Purcell and a cover from the Joe & Rob Sharp. [D.C. Fontana, Derek Chester (w); Gordon Purcell (a); Joe & Rob Sharp (c)]
Scott Tipton (w) Elena Casagrande (a) Joe Coroney, Casagrande (c) The all-powerful Q has returned once more, with his latest attempt to understand the nature of humanity, and this time, it's in a manner that Captain Jean-Luc Picard will never forget! How will Q bedevil Picard this time... or has Picard finally found a way to turn the tables? Full Color. · 32 pages ·
They say history is written by the victors: Blood Will Tell continues its look at the other side of the coin in the battle between Starfleet and the Klingons! Still struggling against the treaty with the Federation, the Klingon Empire looks for a new way to conquer: behind the scenes, one planet at a time. Can a single Klingon tame a world? Commander Krell aims to try! From the creative team that brought you Angel: Auld Lang Syne. [Scott Tipton, David Tipton (w) David Messina (a); Messina, Joe Corroney (c)]
It's time for another glimpse at Star Trek history from the Klingon perspective, and this month we look at the origins of one of the U.S.S. Enterprise's most famous missions! Rocked by the events of the previous issue, the Klingon High Council turns to a new tactic in their struggle against the Federation: espionage! What will one Klingon do to prove his worth to the Empire? And what most improbable creature will stand in his way? [Scott Tipton (W) David Messina (A); Messina, Joe Corroney (C)]
