Wednesday's New Books!
Wednesday, Nov 7th, 2012
This week's new books feature Danger Girl/G.I. JOE #4, Love and
Capes: What to Expect #4, Mars Attacks #5, Popeye #7, and
more!
Danger Girl/G.I. JOE #4 (of 5) - 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! The Danger Girl and G.I. JOE strike
teams have been chosen, assembled and deployed. But will they
outrun COBRA’s own special forces teams before a pair of
prominent cities are destroyed? Be sure to join Abbey Chase,
SNAKE EYES and all your favorite G.I. JOE members as the
year’s hottest new series catches fire!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant covers:
Variant J. Scott Campbell sketch cover!
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Deadworld: War of the Dead
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Gary Reed (w) • Sami Makkonen (a & c)
The undead have overrun the Earth! A small outpost, remnants of a
twisted scientist’s scheme to defeat the plague, holds out
against the army of King Zombie with their secret weapon, the
Lepers—victims of a bizarre experiment that left them with
dead flesh in breathing husks that even zombies won’t
touch.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 124 pages • ISBN
978-1-61377-508-0
Bullet points:
• Deadworld has been optioned by Framelight Pictures, script
from David Hayter (X-Men, Watchmen).
• Regular writer Gary Reed hooks up with Sami Makkonen of
Eisner Award nominated Hatter M fame to present this tale.
G.I. JOE #19 - Also
available digitally!
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Chuck Dixon (w) • Will Rosado (a) • Ken Loh (c)
TARGET: SNAKE EYES part three! SCARLETT leads the Joes on a
campaign to put an end to the Arashikage Clan forever. But
SERPENTOR and the murderous zealots of the Inner Coil may beat them
to it. SNAKE EYES knows the world has turned against him and he's
surrounded on all sides by danger. Just the way he wants it!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Covers:
James Biggie variant “rock poster” cover!
Bullet points:
• TARGET: SNAKE EYES CONTINUES!
• SNAKE EYES versus G.I. JOE!
• The “IDW World Tour” is on! Watch for variant
“rock poster” covers of all your favorite titles over
the coming months, culminating in a rock festival blowout you
won’t believe for San Diego Comic-Con International 2013!
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Love and Capes: What to Expect #4 (of 6) - Also available
digitally!
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Thom Zahler (w & a) • Zahler & Mike Manley (c)
After last issue’s surprise announcement, Amazonia has
returned to her home dimension of Leandia. And that’s not the
only thing that’s new. Darkblade has sidekicks to train,
Amazonia gets a replacement back on Earth, and Abby’s
bookstore does something it never has before. The baby’s not
the only change that’s coming.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
• This issue’s cover features
inking by Mike Manley (Batman, Darkhawk)!
• “It is thoughtful and moving in a way too damned few
super-hero comics books are in these days of endless crisis and
misery as a marketing tool. It deserves every award our industry
has to offer.”—Tony Isabella, Tony’s Tips
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Magic: The Gathering—The Spell Thief #4 - Also
available digitally!
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Matt Forbeck (w) • Martín Cóccolo (a) •
Alex Horley (c)
Dack Fayden’s quest to track down the villainous Sifa Grent
has brought him to Grixis, a vast wasteland dominated by the undead
and vicious demons—including the demon-dragon Malfegor.
Imprisoned by the demon’s cult, Dack soon discovers the
morbid origins of Sifa and her sinister ties to Malfegor…
but will he be able to escape this undead plane in order to stop
her plans?
FC • 32 pages • $4.99
*Variant covers:
Variant Tyler Walpole cover!
Bullet points:
• This issue includes an exclusive,
alternate art playable Magic: The Gathering card!
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Mars Attacks #5
- Also available digitally!
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John Layman (w) • John McCrea (a & c)
The Martian mayhem continues! The first story arc comes to a close
as a warrior from Earth’s past joins the fray, and the
Martians bring out the REALLY big guns. Don’t miss any of the
action in this runaway hit series!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Covers:
Variant Ben Templesmith cover!
Bullet Points:
• Ask your retailer about the Ben
Templesmith incentive cover!
• 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.
Popeye #7 - Also
available digitally!
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Roger Langridge (w & a & c)
It's Wild West action this issue, as Popeye faces the return of
Olive's old boyfriend, Ham Gravy... and the fearsome Desert Yeti!
Can Popeye defeat the terrible beast before Ham steals his girl?
Plus: More larks with Sappo, as Wotasnozzle presents his latest
invention: the Electric Cow!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Covers:
Hal Mayforth variant cover!
Bullet points:
• This issue written AND drawn by
the incomparable Roger Langridge!
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The Pound: Ghoul’s Night Out #3 (of 4) - Also
available digitally!
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Stephan Nilson (w) • Ibrahim Moustafa (a & c)
The action and comedy continues as Scottie, Howie and Proof race to
stop the Ghoul uprising. Along the way the guys learn some valuable
information—the reason behind the Ghoul Uprising. Why are
they targeting The Council of Four and Scottie's family? Most
importantly, never open a closed bathroom door without knocking
first…
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
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Star
Trek: The Next Generation: Hive #2 (of 4)
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here for a preview!
Brannon Braga, Terry Matalas & Travis Fickett (w) • Joe
Corroney, photo (a & c)
Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Starship Enterprise
face off against a deadly new foe that threatens the very galaxy
itself. This time, they do not meet their enemy alone, but with a
most unlikely ally—the Borg!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant covers:
Variant David Messina “Famous
Borgs in History” cover!
Bullet points:
• Co-written by Hugo winner and
legendary ST: TNG scribe, Brannon Braga!
Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures, Vol. 2
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Dean Clarrain (w) • Ken Mitchroney & Jim Lawson (a) •
Lawson (c)
Tales from the Archie era of TMNT come back to life as Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures continues! This collection includes
issues #5–8 and introduces even more mutants!
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 124 pages • ISBN
978-1-61377-495-3
Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles Color Classics #6 - Also available
digitally!
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preview!
Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird (w & a & c)
What do you get when you cross four ninja turtles with a mysterious
robot from outer space called the Fugitoid, and walking, talking
gladiator dinosaurs? You get classic comic book action and sci-fi
mayhem at its very best, all here in this newly colored tale
of the original TMNT!
FC • 38 pages • $3.99
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Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles Micro-Series, Vol. 2
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here for a preview!
Erik Burnham, Mike Costa, Ben Epstein, Barbara Randall Kesel, &
Paul Allor (w) • Charles Paul Wilson III, Mike Henderson,
Marley Zarcone, & Paul McCaffrey (a) • David Petersen
(c)
Another Volume of Micro-Series, this time spot-lighting the
Turtles' friends and family. Each story will detail a pivotal
moment in Casey’s, April’s, Splinter’s, and
Fugitoid’s life... with important ramifications for the
Turtles and the ongoing comic book series!
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN
978-1-61377-415-1
Bullet points:
• “These are side stories
from the main story line, but they’re good and a great read
for anyone who has an interest in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
We get to see different artists take their hand at drawing
the Turtles and have other writers bringing the characters to
life.” –CowabungaCorner.com
Transformers: Regeneration One #85 - Also available
digitally!
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Simon Furman (w) • Andrew Wildman (a) • Wildman, Guido
Guidi (c)
ONE WILL FALL! As the first Regeneration One arc concludes, two
Transformers legends clash—for the last time! This
one’s so packed with triumph, tragedy and
everything in between, we can’t say much more. If
you’re a fan of titanic, all-out action, this is the one for
you. If you're of a sensitive disposition—look away now!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Covers:
Geoff Senior variant cover!
Bullet points:
• Legends Simon Furman and Andrew
Wildman rock you like no one else can!
• A story so powerful, it should come with a warning!
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purchase the digital version.
