Wednesday's New Books!
Wednesday, Aug 22nd, 2012
This week's new books include Cobra #16, Danger Girl/G.I. JOE
#2, Mars Attacks #3, Rip Kirby Vol. 5, and many more!
Cobra #16 - Also
available digitally!
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Mike Costa (w) • Antonio Fuso (a) • Antonio Fuso (c)
THE HUNT IS ON! The key to all of Cobra’s secrets is in the
crossfire as FLINT’s secret G.I. Joe squad converges on
FIREFLY and BLACKLIGHT! Everyone has their own agenda—and
everybody has a lot of guns! It’s not-stop action and
betrayal as secrets come to light and bodies hit the floor!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant covers:
Variant Joe Eisma & Juan Castro cover!
Bullet points:
• NEW CHARACTERS! NEW MISSION!
• SAME CUTTING-EDGE STORYTELLING!
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Danger
Girl/G.I. JOE #2 - Also available digitally!
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Andy Hartnell (w) • John Royle (a) • J. Scott Campbell X
2 (c)
It’s the most dangerous event of the summer, and the action
continues right here! COBRA’s surprise attack has
brought the G.I. JOE team to its knees. But when Lady Jaye
learns that Flint has gone missing behind enemy lines, she joins
forces with the Danger Girls on a covert mission that aims to
rescue her man and get the Joes back on their feet!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant covers:
Variant Black & White J. Scott Campbell variant cover!
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purchase the digital version.
Deadworld: War of the Dead #4 (of 5) - Also available
digitally!
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Gary Reed (w) • Sami Makkonen (a & c)
The leader of the town decides to accept the offer of the King
Zombie. The humans will give themselves up and become the
“cattle” of the zombies. Some will have to be
sacrificed but most will survive… for a while…
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
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purchase the digital version.
Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms
#3
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Ed Greenwood (w) • Lee Ferguson & Sal Buscema (a) •
Tyler Walpole, Steve Ellis (c)
Randral and Torn continue their epic adventure in the city of
Waterdeep! Pursued and put-upon, the duo—and Lady
Talandra—try to make a hasty retreat… but
circumstances may not work to their advantage! The creator of the
Realms pens this incredible tale of heroism and adventure!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Covers:
Variant Character Design cover
Bullet points:
• Forgotten Realms® setting creator Ed Greenwood writes
this all-new ongoing series!
• Inks by legendary comic artist Sal Buscema!
Eternal
Descent, Vol. 2 #6 (of 6) - Also available digitally!
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Llexi Leon, Justin Peniston (w) • Ivan Fernandez, Jason
Metcalf (a) • Scott Lewis, Gabriel Guzman (c)
In a grim future, Lyra Constance and Angela Gossow challenge the
khaos legions, determined to confront their friend-turned-nemesis
Michael Amott. Estranged and empowered by Loki’s maniacal
grasp, Michael grows stronger every minute. Outnumbered and
outgunned, Lyra and Angela journey deep into the demonic wasteland,
only to find salvation in a familiar face. With a final showdown
inevitable, casualties are felt by friends and foes alike. With
lives lost, heroes reborn, and darkness rising, don’t miss
the climactic resolution to Eternal Descent Volume 2!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet Points:
• Featuring Angela Gossow, Michael Amott, Misha Mansoor, and
other special guests!
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Mars Attacks #3
- Also available digitally!
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John Layman (w) • John McCrea (a & c)
The invasion has begun! The first stories of an all-new MARS
ATTACKS universe are here, bringing outrageous action and dark
humor to the comics page. Eisner-winning writer John Layman (Chew)
is joined by Eisner-winning artist John McCrea (Hitman) to sound
the alarm. Beware! The Martians are here! And they’ve brought
giant, mutated insects with them!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant covers:
Variant Michael Gaydos cover!
Bullet Points:
• Written by John Layman, co-creator of the Eisner-winning
series Chew!
• Art by John McCrea, Eisner-winner for Hitman!
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purchase the digital version.
Rip Kirby, Vol.
5
Fred Dickenson (w) • John Prentice (a & c)
The fifth volume of the Harvey Award-nominated Rip Kirby features
the incredible art of John Prentice, who picked up the pen and ink
duties after Alex Raymond's death and continued drawing the strip
for decades. Prentice received three Reuben Awards for the series,
in 1966, 1967, and 1986. Fred Dickenson, who had been writing the
strip with Raymond, keeps the continuity going for Prentice's
exquisite art. Volume Five contains more than 800 comics, every one
from October 22, 1956 to June 6, 1959. Edited by Dean Mullaney.
Introduction by Brian Walker.
HC • PC • $49.99 • 296 pages • 11” x
10” • ISBN 978-1-61377-356-7
Bullet points:
• The strips are reproduced from the original King Features
Syndicate proofs, insuring that every daily will look even better
than when they were first published in newspapers over fifty years
ago.
The Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom #1 (of 4) - Also available
digitally!
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Mark Waid (w) • Chris Samnee (a) • Samnee, Dave Stevens
(c)
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rocketeer with an all-new
full-length series!
Dave Stevens created the Rocketeer in 1982 and it has proven to be
a uniquely enduring Character. Now Cliff Secord and the Rocketeer
take to the skies once again as Mark Waid and Chris Samnee spin a
yarn in the best tradition of Dave Stevens, bringing us a tale of
great adventure, suspense and humor!
A ship docks in Los Angeles harbor from a far-off and exotic
locale—with a big, mysterious… and living…
cargo! Danger and mayhem abound as our hero leaps into the fray!
Plus, we introduce a lovely new character who will be vying against
Betty for Cliff’s affections!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant covers:
Variant character design wraparound Chris Samnee cover!
Unique handsketched cover by Chris Samnee!
Bullet points:
• The FIRST full-length Rocketeer adventure in nearly 20
years!
• Written by Eisner Award-winning creator Mark Waid!
• Drawn by Harvey Award-winning artist Chris Samnee!
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purchase the digital version.
Starstruck
Elaine Lee (w) • Michael Wm. Kaluta (a & c)
The classic, galactic-spanning saga of Starstruck, the renowned
stage play/radio drama/heady science fiction classic, continues in
a beautiful Trade paperback!
Collecting all 13 issues of the completely remastered Starstruck
series by Elaine Lee and Michael Wm. Kaluta. 360 pages of
Starstruck and Galactic Girl Guides adventures, covers, pin-ups,
glossary, postcards, and so much more! A truly comprehensive
collection of this material in one grand volume. This beautiful
book features some of the finest art ever put to paper by Kaluta,
including many pages that were never printed in the original run.
Additionally, Kaluta painstakingly added approximately 20% of art
to many pages to ensure the aspect ratio of the comic would be
consistent and correct. The end result is unlike anything
you’ve ever experienced, a head-spinning, synapse-snapping,
soul-searing ride to a world like no other… the world of
Starstruck.
TPB • FC • $34.99 • 360 pages • 7” x
11” • ISBN 978-1-61377-439-7
Bullet points:
• Collecting all 13 issues of the completely remastered
Starstruck series by Elaine Lee and Michael Wm. Kaluta—that's
360-pages of Starstruck and Galactic Girl Guides adventures,
covers, pin-ups, glossary, postcards, and so much more!
Star Trek #12 - Also
available digitally!
Mike Johnson (w) • Claudia Balboni (a) • Tim Bradstreet
(c)
The conclusion of "The Truth About Tribbles!" With production
underway on next year's blockbuster STAR TREK sequel, the countdown
continues here in the pages of the hit series overseen by the
film's writer/producer Roberto Orci! The classic episode "The
Trouble With Tribbles" is re-imagined as part of the timeline of
the new films!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant covers:
Variant Tim Bradstreet sketch cover!
Variant Photo Cover!
Bullet Points:
• Fully sanctioned by Paramount pictures, with direct ties to
the new movie!
• The new adventures continue here!
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purchase the digital version.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 - Also available
digitally!
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Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w) • Andy Kuhn (a) • Kuhn,
Eastman (c)
The forces of good and evil marshal on multiple fronts as the
“Sins of the Fathers” arc begins! Casey Jones’
worsening home life tempts Raph to dangerous action— and
Splinter decides to set a new course for his son's way of life.
Plus, what dark secret is the Shredder hiding — even from his
own Clan?! Change is afoot!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant covers:
Valerio Schiti cover!
Bullet points:
• The start of IDW's second smash year of Turtles!
• Guest artist Andy Kuhn (TMNT: Micro-Series: Michelangelo)
illustrates this two-issue story!
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purchase the digital version.
TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets The Eye Ongoing #8 - Also
available digitally!
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James Roberts (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Milne, Nick Roche
(c)
DINOBOT MONTH! Three years ago, Grimlock disappeared from his
prison cell on Garrus 9. Where did he go? What happened to him? One
thing’s for certain: the leader of the Dinobots is
back—and he's itching to settle some scores!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant covers:
Marcelo Matere variant! Interlocks with TRANSFORMERS: Robots in
Disguise #8’s incentive cover!
Bullet points:
• GRIMLOCK UNLEASHED!
• The return of the Dinobots!
• Incentive cover by Marcelo Matere that connects with Robots
in Disguise #8!
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purchase the digital version.
