February 2008

Locke & Key #1

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 (Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show, Beowulf), 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...

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The Transformers Spotlight: Arcee

Simon Furman (w); Alex Milne (a & c)

Presenting the latest one-shot focusing on some of the best-loved (or loathed) characters from the TRANSFORMERS Universe. The spotlight falls on ARCEE, AUTOBOT by allegiance but utterly mad, bad, and dangerous to know! Driven by personal demons, waging a war against an enemy that may only exist in her head, ARCEE is considered too dangerous to ever be let loose. But desperate times call for desperate measures! By Simon Furman and Alex Milne, who provides two special covers for the issue.

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The Transformers Spotlight, Vol. 2 TPB

Simon Furman, Stuart Moore, Nick Roche (w), Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Marcelo Matere, Robby Musso, and Nick Roche (a)

IDW’s one-shots focusing on the most celebrated TRANSFORMERS characters continue in this second collection of Spotlights. This time around, see how and why SOUNDWAVE, KUP, GALVATRON, OPTIMUS PRIME and RAMJET fit into the TRANSFORMERS’ ever-expanding IDW-verse. Simon Furman handles scripting duties on all but KUP, where Nick Roche tackles writing and illustrating duties.

TPB • FC • 6.625” x 10.187” • 136 pages • $19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-154-0

The Transformers: Devastation #6

Simon Furman (w); E.J. Su (a); Su, Nick Roche (c)

The end is nigh… and how! Shocks and revelations abound as the latest chapter of the new IDW TRANSFORMERS saga draws to its staggering conclusion. Earth’s fate hangs in the balance, as the Reapers and DECEPTICONS clash for the right to scribe its final hours, while a new and perhaps far deadlier foe orchestrates his own apocalyptic power play. Where are the AUTOBOTS in Earth’s darkest hour? The answer will leave you reeling. We promised you devastation and we weren’t kidding! By writer Simon Furman with covers from E.J. Su and Nick Roche, and featuring the return of E.J. Su on interior art!

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The Transformers: Beast Wars: Sourcebook #4

Simon Furman, Ben Yee (w); Don Figueroa, Marcelo Matere, Robby Musso, Nick Roche (a); Figueroa (c)

Simon Furman (Transformers: Beast Wars: The Gathering) and Ben Yee (consultant on the Beast Wars TV series) conclude their all-encompassing, unifying resource book highlighting the characters, worlds and technology from all generations and incarnations of BEAST WARS with the fourth volume of this informative collection. From SILVERBOLT to WASPINATOR, and featuring all-new art from a host of the greatest TRANSFORMERS artists like Don Figueroa, Dan Khanna, Marcelo Matere, Robby Musso, Nick Roche, and many more, this is the series that explains everything you need to know about the world of the Beast Wars! 48 ad-free pages.

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The Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending TPB

Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi (a); Figueroa (c)

Spiraling out of the events in Beast Wars: The Gathering… MAGMATRON—now a disembodied entity, existing out of time and space—is witness to CYBERTRON’s unchecked descent into chaos and madness, all of which is a prelude to its complete and utter destruction! Powerless to directly affect this terrifying apocalypse, MAGMATRON’s last desperate recourse is to try and bring his greatest enemy, RAZORBEAST, together with fellow MAXIMALS LIO CONVOY and THE PACK! By The Gathering team of Simon Furman, Don Figueroa, and Guido Guidi, with an art gallery featuring images by Figueroa and variant cover artist Nick Roche.

TPB • FC • 6.625” x 10.187” • 104 pages • $17.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-158-8

Complete Little Orphan Annie Vol. 1 HC

Harold Gray (w/a)

The Complete Little Orphan Annie is the second series to be released under IDW’s The Library of American Comics imprint, edited and designed by Dean Mullaney.

Volume One will contain more than 1,000 daily comics in nine complete stories, from the very first strip in August 1924 through October 1927. In the pages of “Will Tomorrow Ever Come?” readers will discover how Annie escapes the orphanage and is ultimately adopted by “Daddy;” how she finds that loveable mutt Sandy and rescues him from being tortured; how she meets the Silos, who become recurring characters throughout the series; how she joins the circus and first encounters Pee Wee the elephant; and how, broke and alone, she hits the road on a succession of dangerous yet spiritually uplifting adventures. This volume also includes an index, and a biographical essay by Jeet Heer.

“With Dick Tracy, Terry & the Pirates and Little Orphan Annie, IDW has the crown jewels of the world famous New York News-Chicago Tribune comics section, making the California-based company a major player in what has become a new golden age of comic strip reprints,” reports ICv2.

HC • B&W • 11” x 8.5” • 368 pages • $39.99 • ISBN 1-60010-140-2 • EAN 978-1-60010-140-3

Silent Hill: Sinner’s Reward #1

Tom Waltz (w); Steph Stamb (a & c)

IDW Publishing returns to the darkest corners of Konami’s Silent Hill franchise in this new series. When hitman Jack “The Pup” Stanton runs away with his mob boss’s wife, he thinks he’s finally put his murderous past behind him. Instead, Jack and his lover take a wrong turn into Silent Hill and quickly learn that some sins are impossible to escape. Silent Hill: Sinner’s Reward is written by Tom Waltz (Children of the Grave) and illustrated by Steph Stamb (Angel: Masks). Artist Justin Randall (30 Days of Night: Eben & Stella) provides a special incentive cover.

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Rogue Angel: Teller of Tales #1

Barbara Kesel (w); Renae De Liz (a); Rebecca A. Wagner (c)

Gold Eagle’s novel heroine comes to comics for the first time! Annja Creed is a world-traveling archeologist who also happens to be the heir to Joan of Arc’s mystic sword. In this debut miniseries, Annja’s drive to explore unrecorded, shadowy history leads her to Virginia City in search of a rumored manuscript that could change the public perception of Mark Twain forever. But a very powerful mystery man doesn't want anyone to find the truth, and will stop at nothing—not even murder—to keep Annja away from the answers she seeks. Written by Harvey Award-nominated writer Barbara Kesel and featuring art by Renae De Liz.

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Angel: After the Fall #4

Joss Whedon & Brian Lynch (plot); Brian Lynch (w), Franco Urru (a); Andrew Robinson, Urru (c)

As the first chapter in this epic tale reaches its penultimate point, Angel issues a challenge to someone—a lot of someones, actually—that he can’t possibly win. Meanwhile, Spike considers changing sides as this hellish new status quo presents some opportunities he can’t pass up. And we promise a shock ending more explosive than even those of the first three issues. Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch and Franco Urru continue their march through a Los Angeles truly gone to hell.
Andrew Robinson comes aboard to provide a special painted cover, too!

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Doctor Who #2

Gary Russell (w); Jose Maria Beroy (a); Nick Roche (c)

The Doctor and Martha discover a new talent in the art world during a visit to 1970s London. But are her sculptures hiding a deadly secret, and what lengths will her pushy agent go to in an effort to stop Martha unburying the truth... courtesy of Doctor Who TV show story editor Gary Russell and artist Jose Maria Beroy (Star Trek Alien Spotlight: Vulcans).

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Dr. Who Classics #3

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.

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Speed Racer: Chronicles of the Racer #2

Arie Kaplan (w); Robby Musso (a); Musso, Rob & Joe Sharp (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! *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

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Speed Racer, Vol. 1 TPB

Len Strazewski (w); Gary Washington (a); Ken Steacy (c)

It begins again here! The classic Now Comics Speed Racer series from twenty years ago gets the full deluxe reprint treatment from IDW, including reproductions of Ken Steacy’s amazing painted covers, too. In Volume One, collecting the first five issues of the series, Speed faces the “Death of a Racer,” goes up against Racer X, and much more!

TPB • 120 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-174-8

Speed Racer, Vol. 2 TPB

Lamar Waldron (w); George Booker, Joe Phillips, Jill Thompson (a); Ken Steacy (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!

TPB • 144 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-175-5

24: Cold Warriors

Beau Smith (w); Steve Bryant (a)

Jack Bauer is back, and this time, he’s far away from his comfort zone in this all-new one-shot from Beau Smith (Wynonna Earp) and Steve Bryant (Athena Voltaire). It had to be something big to draw not only Jack Bauer out of Los Angeles, but Chloe O'Brian as well. Jack and Chloe find themselves at a remote communications station in Alaska during a huge snow storm, trying to stop a Russian terrorist from Jack's past from bringing down all wireless communications in the U.S. Once there, Jack is teamed up with his Alaskan CTU counterpart who also holds a link to Jack's past. Forty-eight spine-breaking, bone-chilling pages with an ending twist that hits like a .50-caliber sniper bullet.

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Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Romulans

John Byrne (w & a); Byrne, Zach Howard (c)

Legendary writer/artist John Byrne, in his first-ever full Star Trek work, concludes this special series of one-shots in which the many alien races of the Star Trek universe get their due. The Romulan Empire has a new "ghost ship" that can't be detected by normal means. Will the Praetor use it as a weapon to thrust his people into full-blown war with the Federation—or are his motives even more sinister? A tale of loyalty, betrayal and intrigue, with scripting, pencils, and inks handled by Byrne.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Intelligence Gathering #2

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 to settle 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.

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30 Days of Night: Beyond Barrow TPB

Steve Niles (w); Bill Sienkiewicz (a & c)

After years of attacks, and several without, the citizens of Barrow have become united against random attacks on their city by the undead. Unfortunately the same does not apply outside of Barrow or the rest of the mysterious Arctic Circle. Co-creator Steve Niles and legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz take the 30 Days of Night mythos and turn it on its head in a terrifying new graphic novel. Forget everything you ever thought you know about 30 Days of Night and return to Barrow in this all-new tale.

TPB • FC • 6.625” x 10.187” • 104 pages • $17.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-155-7

Fallen Angel #24

Peter David (w); J.K. Woodward (a & c)

“Red Horse Riding, Part 2.” As war continues to ravage Bete Noire, and with Jude the Magistrate taken captive, the Fallen Angel races the clock to try and find her missing son before the power of Bete Noire is usurped. Written by New York Times Best-Selling author Peter David completes the second year of his acclaimed Fallen Angel at IDW, aided once more by longtime artistic companion J.K Woodward.

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Fallen Angel Vol. 4: Heroine Addiction TPB

Peter David (w), J.K. Woodward, Joe Corroney, Dennis Calero, Billy Tucci (a)

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.

TPB • FC • 6.625” x 10.187” • 128 pages • $19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-156-4

Wormwood: Calamari Rising #3

Ben Templesmith (w & a)

Wormwood isn't dead! Well, anymore than usual, that is. Thanks to a long-lost chum— apparently an Elvis impersonator—with an illegal dimension-shopping device, all and sundry manage to escape the dark universe but are now lost in the Infinities, randomly jumping dimensions without a map. Luckily for them, the indigenous population seems intent on helping them get back home—which can't happen too soon, with Earth still facing destruction from the remainder of the squidly things that came through uninvited... Courtesy of Spike-TV Scream Award-nominee Ben Templesmith.

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Badger Saves the World #3

Mike Baron (w); Kevin Caron (a) Neil Hansen (c)

In the third chapter of Mike Baron’s all-new Badger miniseries, “The Mercy Tax,” where once Ham’s castle stood is a smoking ruin. Daisy clings desperately to life, her self-confidence destroyed. And in the African veldt, Badger has a confrontation with his totem that changes everything forever. Everything you thought you knew about the Badger was wrong! Plus, Pavlov’s plot reaches fruition with the appearance of the greatest martial artist of all time, and no, it’s not Count Dante.

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Duo Stars #2

Ashley Wood (w & a)

Ashley Wood’s down and dirty robot-omotive extravaganza concludes here as the racers—and their thinking, scheming vehicles, too—meet up and let the rubber meet the road, with explosive results.

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Grande Finale—New Printing

Ashley Wood (w & a)

Spectrum-Award winning artist Ashley Wood is a proven favorite, and this deluxe new printing of his Grande Finale—a collection of the popular–and currently unavailable–art books Uno Fanta, Dos Fanta and Tres Fanta—is presented in a special 8.5” x 11” format and contains over 300 pages of outstanding paintings and line art from Wood.

FC • 340 pages • $50.00 • ISBN: 1-933239-90-5

Sparrow: Rick Berry

Rick Berry (a & c)

The Sparrow hardcover art book series continues with this mini-showcase of celebrated painter Rick Berry’s stylistic offerings. Berry, credited with producing the first digitally painted book cover in the world (William Gibson’s Neuromancer) has provided acclaimed images for feature film and deluxe Stephen King book editions, and takes his place alongside Ashley Wood, Phil Hale, Kent Williams, and the other artists whose books comprise the Sparrow series.

HC • FC • 6" x 6" • 48 pages • $11.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-208-0

Gene Simmons House of Horrors #3

Gene Simmons, Nick Simmons, Erik Burnham, Frank Fradella, Mark Kidwell, Dwight MacPherson, Tom Waltz (w); Erik Burnham, Micah Farritor, Mark Kidwell, Ricardo Sanchez, German Torres (a); Casey Maloney (c)

It’s a new year filled with new scares at Gene Simmons House of Horrors. Master of the macabre, Gene Simmons, returns to host five original tales of tantalizing terror. Joining Gene for this shocking issue are writers Erik Burnham, Frank Fradella, Mark Kidwell, Dwight MacPherson, and Tom Waltz, along with artists Micah Farritor, Ricardo Sanchez, and German Torres. Throw in a fantastically creepy cover by Casey Maloney and a bizarrely twisted prose tale from demon spawn Nick Simmons, and you’ve got all the makings of fright comics at their finest.

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Gene Simmons Zipper #4

Tom Waltz (w); Casey Maloney (a & c)

Gene Simmons' stranger in a strange land tale continues, as Denizen Xeng Ral and his rag tag group of allies continue their dangerous flight from the mysterious Celestial Defense Ministry and the Etherian Hunters, who are seeking to capture Xeng at all costs. By the acclaimed creative team of Children of the Grave, Tom Waltz, with art by Casey Maloney.

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Snaked #3

Clifford Meth (w); Rufus Dayglo (a); Ashley Wood (c)

Puberty is rough. But it’s even harder when you’re shedding your skin. And the fangs don’t make it any easier. Continuing the saga of Snaked, by Clifford Meth, Rufus Dayglo, and cover artist Ashley Wood. "What makes Clifford Meth's work special is that it grows out of a unique confluence of outlook, culture, comics and prose."—Walt Simonson

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Cory Doctorow’s Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now #5

Dara Naraghi (w); Erich Owens (a); Ashley Wood (c)

IDW Publishing continues to bring the stories of acclaimed science-fiction author Cory Doctorow to comics, this time offering up a take on Doctorow’s “I, Robot,” courtesy of Dara Naraghi (Cory Doctorow’s Craphound) and artist Erich Owens. With a cover by acclaimed artist Ashley Wood (Zombies vs. Robots).

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SOLICITATIONS ARCHIVES


Presenting the third volume of IDW Publishing's deluxe hardcover collection of Chester Gould's timeless comic strip, Dick Tracy. Volume Three once again contains nearly 500 comic strips from the series' early years, covering material that originally ran from January 1935 through June 1936.


Looking for the latest news about TRANSFORMERS comics? Well, this is the place! AUTOBOT or DECEPTICON, MAXIMAL or PREDACON, all are welcome at TF: HEADQUARTERS.


Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show

A 12-part adaptation of master of horror Clive Barker's epic journey into the fantastic begins in March. Adapted by the creative team of George A. Romero's Land of the Dead, Chris Ryall and artist Gabriel Rodriguez.

Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now

Cory Doctorow has won acclaim for his science-fiction writing, and now IDW presents a series of six standalone stories adapted from Doctorow's work, each featuring cover art by some of comics' top talents.




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