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DOC SAVAGE #1 On sale APRIL 14 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Written by PAUL MALMONT • Co-feature written by JASON STARR • Art by HOWARD PORTER & Art Thibert • Co-feature art by SCOTT HAMPTON • Cover by J.G. JONES The Man of Bronze in his own series at last! Doc Savage is the target of a brazen attack on New York City! Tragedy will strike one of Doc’s compatriots, and someone may not survive the opening pages of “The Lord of Lightning!” Written by Paul Malmont, national best-selling author of The Chinatown Death-Cloud Peril, with art by Howard Porter (JLA)! |
HUMAN TARGET #3 On sale APRIL 14 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by LEN WEIN & ROBBIE THOMPSON • Art by BRUNO REDONDO, SERGIO SANDOVAL, CHRIS SPROUSE & KARL STORY Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS Based on the anticipated series from Warner Bros. TV airing on FOX! Christopher Chance is racing against a former mafia kingpin to locate hidden evidence against the major European crime families. Can he pull off a miracle and keep his employer breathing?
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THE SPIRIT #1 On sale APRIL 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Written by MARK SCHULTZ • Co-feature written by Dennis O’Neil • Art by MORITAT The Spirit returns in an all-new ongoing series! Central City destroys everyone who lives within its borders...so it’s a good thing The Spirit already died once! International crime syndicate The Golden Tree wants to help Central City’s Octopus consolidate control over the underworld and the Spirit is the kind of mess the Golden Tree was created to clean up. They’ve offered the Octopus the services of one of their finest assassins to take his breath away for good – and the sight of this killer would get anyone’s heart pounding!
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FIRST WAVE #2 On sale APRIL 7 • 2 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO The Golden Tree bears bitter fruit! The Blackhawks are after The Spirit. Doc Savage is after the Blackhawks. Anton Colossi is after William “Johnny” Littlejohn. And only Rima, the eyes of the jungle, knows what the heroes do not: something glorious and terrible has risen in the darkest corner of Hida`lgo! |
JONAH HEX #54 On sale APRIL 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI & JUSTIN GRAY Jonah Hex has been framed for murder! But with both the citizens and the law of the town convinced of his guilt, how will Hex avoid execution? Luckily he has some friends in town to help him out. Wait, they’re the ones who framed him! Ah, well. Sorry, Hex.
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THE WARLORD #13 On sale APRIL 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US A new dawn in Skartaris? They say the sun never sets at the center of the world, but Travis Morgan has gone over the horizon nonetheless, leaving the helm of the Warlord in very new –very different – hands! Is it the beginning of Shamballah’s new golden age? Or is this the day when it all starts to fall apart?
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AIR #20 On sale APRIL 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by G. WILLOW WILSON • Art and cover by M.K. PERKER The lost plane of legendary author-aviator Antoine De Saint Exupery has been found...in the Puget Sound of Washington, halfway across the world from where he disappeared. On the second leg of her pilot’s test, Blythe and her crew must marshal all their skills to find out why.
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AIR VOL. 3: PURELAND TP Advance-solicited • On sale May 26 • 168 pg, FC, $12.99 US, MATURE READERS Written by G. WILLOW WILSON • Art and cover by M.K. PERKER Blythe makes a dangerous journey to the Northwest Frontier province of Pakistan, where she’s drawn into a holy war with a bizarre twist in this new volume collecting issues #11-17 of this acclaimed series.
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AMERICAN VAMPIRE #2 On sale APRIL 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS It’s been nearly 20 years since notorious outlaw Skinner Sweet was buried on boot hill. But when a group of grave-robbing collectors of Western memorabilia uncover his final resting place, they find much, much more than they bargained for. And: Pearl Jones was attacked and left for dead by a cabal of powerful Hollywood vampires. Now, a mysterious stranger comes calling and Pearl gets a second chance at life - and at revenge. |
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CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE #6 On sale APRIL 7 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by CHRIS ROBERSON • Art by SHAWN MCMANUS Cindy’s quest to stem the tide of black-market magics leads her straight to the source. Now the fates of worlds hang in the balance. With her only ally in chains and only the humblest of all her assets at her disposal, does she have the slightest hope for survival? |
CODENAME KNOCKOUT VOL. 1: THE DEVIL YOU SAY TP Advance-solicited • On sale May 19 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by ROBERT RODI • Art by AMANDA CONNER, YANICK PAQUETTE & others • Cover by JOE CHIODO Issues #0-6 of the 2001 series are collected at last! Meet Angela St. Grace, agent of the clandestine agency known as G.O.O.D. With her loyal assistant Go Go Fiasco, she battles the forces of E.V.I.L. The catch: G.O.O.D. is run by Angela’s mother. |
DAYTRIPPER #5 On sale APRIL 14 • 5 of 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS Written by FÁBIO MOON & GABRIEL BÁ •Art by GABRIEL BÁ & FÁBIO MOON • Cover by GABRIEL BÁ At 11 years old, Brás’s world was only as big as his house. But that changed when his family headed to his grandparents’ countryside ranch. And there – at a place where the sun was stronger and the stars shone brighter – Brás would suddenly see everything under a new light!
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DEMO VOL. 2 #3 On sale APRIL 7 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, B&W Written by BRIAN WOOD Evoking the very best of the classic Demo stories, “Volume One Love Story” features Marlo, a happy young woman with an extreme case of OCD who plots her daily travels through Los Angeles with the help of an intricate system of post-it note instructions. But one day her system is hacked and new notes appear, threatening to derail her completely. |
DMZ #52 On sale APRIL 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, MATURE READERS Written by BRIAN WOOD Self-exile is forcing Matty to take a good, hard look at himself and his conduct since he entered the DMZ, and he’s not liking too much of what he’s seeing. His discovery from the last issue, though, presents him with an opportunity that he’s tempted to take, but the price is high, very high. What’s the going rate on redemption, anyway? |
FABLES #95 On sale APRIL 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, MATURE READERS Written by BILL WILLINGHAM “Rose Red” part 2 of 5! As trouble brews outside her bedroom window at the Farm, Rose reluctantly pulls herself out of the depression pit and into the heart of war. It’s the former Adversary vs. the newfound Nightmare and the future looks very very dim for the misplaced denizens of Fabletown.
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NEIL YOUNG’S GREENDALE HC Advance-solicited • On sale June 9 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by JOSHUA DYSART • Art and cover by CLIFF CHIANG Legendary singer-songwriter, musician and activist Neil Young brings one of his most personal albums, GREENDALE, to comics. Overseeing the work of acclaimed writer Joshua Dysart (UNKNOWN SOLDIER) and fan-favorite artist Cliff Chiang (HUMAN TARGET), they compose a graphic novel that explores a whole new dimension to the album that Rolling Stone voted as one of the best of its year. |
GREEK STREET #10 On sale APRIL 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by PETER MILLIGAN • Art by DAVIDE GIANFELICE Dedalus is getting closer to solving the mystery behind the murders and figures out the bloody connection between all the players on Greek Street. Meanwhile, the monster returns and Lord Menon’s days seem numbered.
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HELLBLAZER #266 On sale APRIL 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by PETER MILLIGAN • Art and cover by SIMON BISLEY The politics of slam dancing reach a fever pitch and Constantine is dressed to kill. But looks can be deceiving – especially for a pathetic gang of aging skinheads, their fresh-faced new recruits and John’s hot new alchemist/accomplice, Epiphany.
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HOUSE OF MYSTERY #24 On sale APRIL 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, MATURE READERS Written by MATTHEW STURGES In the conclusion of “Management,” someone’s been murdered. Very murdered. And the goblins of the goblin market require a death for a death. But who’s the murderer? And what if the murderer is someone we all like? The terms of Fig’s deal with the Conception are beginning to take their toll, but it may be that the Conception’s enemies are even more dangerous than the Conception themselves! Featuring “Romantic Comedy, With Corpses,” a tale of true love and bloodshed, illustrated by John Bolton (GOD SAVE THE QUEEN). |
JACK OF FABLES #45 On sale APRIL 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by BILL WILLINGHAM & MATTHEW STURGES Jack Frost has finally come face-to-face with the Empyrean, but it’s clear that someone somewhere along the way has been lying about what this is all about. In fact, it’s beginning to seem as if everyone everywhere along the way has been lying…
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JOE THE BARBARIAN #4 On sale APRIL 21 • 4 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, MATURE READERS Written by GRANT MORRISON Who are the mysterious Sorcerors of Inventoria, and why have they taken a vow of cowardice? The mysteries of the Iron Kingdom and its relationship to Joe’s real world are revealed at last, and a new companion joins the doomed fellowship for a voyage into Ultimate Darkness.
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MADAME XANADU #22 On sale APRIL 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by MATT WAGNER • Art by AMY REEDER HADLEY & RICHARD FRIEND • Cover by AMY REEDER HADLEY As Madame Xanadu seeks aid from Mr. Jones to locate her sister’s hiding place, Morgana seeks out three artifacts from her past that will complete her rise to power. Will these two strong-willed siblings finally cross paths and battle to the end? |
THE NOBODY TP Advance-solicited • On sale May 12 • 144 pg, Two-color, $14.99 US Written by JEFF LEMIRE • Art and cover by JEFF LEMIRE Jeff Lemire’s original graphic novel is now available in trade paperback! The tiny, isolated fishing village of Large Mouth never saw much excitement — that is, until the arrival of the stranger wrapped from head to toe in bandages and wearing weird goggles.
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NORTHLANDERS #27 On sale APRIL 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by BRIAN WOOD • Art by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ In the penultimate issue of “The Plague Widow,” scores are settled and bodies start dropping. During the darkest hours of the long winter, Hilda makes a shocking concession for Karin’s benefit. And after so many issues of staring each other down, Boris and Gunborg go toe-to-toe.
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SCALPED #37 On sale APRIL 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by JASON AARON • Art by DAVIDE FURNO • Cover by JOCK Concluding a two-part story focusing on Shunka, Red Crow’s mysterious right hand man! Red Crow sent Shunka to sort out a feud with a rival Native American casino, but now he’s become embroiled in a murder mystery. He knows he should walk away, but something inside won’t let him, which means things are about to get bloody.
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SCALPED VOL. 6: THE GNAWING TP Advance-solicited • On sale May 19 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US, MATURE READERS Written by JASON AARON • Art by R.M. GUERA • Cover by JOCK In this new collection featuring issues #30-34 of the monthly series, Red Crow commits a murder in front of witnesses and the FBI thinks they can finally put him away. Meanwhile, Dash’s loyalty is tested as his addiction to heroin intensifies.
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STUCK RUBBER BABY HC (NEW EDITION) “A remarkable achievement, a story so richly drawn – in both senses of the word – that it will pull you, headlong, into a bottomless world of hopes, fears, dreams and the all-too-real prejudice witnessed by its author.” — THE NEW YORK TIMES “Cruse’s visceral, visual account of America’s recent past contributes with grace and force to what we can only continue to hope is history’s bend toward justice.” — ALISON BECHDEL, from her introduction Advance-solicited • on sale June 2, 224 pg, B&W 6.875” x 9”, $24.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by HOWARD CRUSE The groundbreaking, award-winning semi autobiographical graphic novel returns in a new 15th anniversary edition featuring an introduction by Alison Bechdel, award-winning author of Fun Home. |
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SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING BOOK 3 HC Advance-solicited • On sale June 23 • 208 pg, FC, $24.99 US Written by ALAN MOORE • Art by STEPHEN BISSETTE, JOHN TOTLEBEN, RICK VEITCH & others Collecting issues #35-42 of Alan Moore’s award-winning SWAMP THING, this volume brims with visceral horrors including underwater vampires, a werewolf with an unusual curse, and the debut of John Constantine!
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SWEET TOOTH VOL. 1: OUT OF THE WOODS TP “Writer and artist Jeff Lemire has created the new ‘must read’ book with SWEET TOOTH.” — GEOFF JOHNS “Spellbinding and offbeat . . . emotionally charged.” — USA TODAY “A grabber from the get-go...” — THE ONION Advance-solicited • On sale May 12 •128 pg, FC $9.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by JEFF LEMIRE The first five issues of Jeff Lemire’s acclaimed new series introduce Gus, a rare new breed of human/animal hybrid who was raised in isolation following a pandemic that struck a decade earlier. Now, with the death of his father, he’s left to fend for himself . . . until he meets a hulking drifter named Jepperd, who promises to help him. Jepperd and Gus set out on a post-apocalyptic journey into the devastated American landscape to find ‘The Preserve,’ a refuge for hybrids. |
SWEET TOOTH #8 On sale APRIL 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS He’s got the might of the military behind him and a camp full of human-hybrid guinea pigs, so why is the ominous Dr. Singh most excited in getting his hands on Gus? What does he hope to discover? And why is Singh asking him so many questions about his father?
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TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOL. 7: SPIDER’S THRASH TP (NEW PRINTING) Advance-solicited • On sale May 5 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US, MATURE READERS Written by WARREN ELLIS • Art by DARICK ROBERTSON After losing his job, bank account and home, Spider Jerusalem has gone underground, the better to implement his plan. Collects TRANSMETROPOLITAN #37-42. |
UNKNOWN SOLDIER #19 On sale APRIL 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by JOSHUA DYSART • Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI A new storyline! Moses has a list. Throughout his murder investigation of the IDP camp’s doctor, he’s been deciding just who will live and who will die. Now, caught in an arms deal near the Sudan border, it’s time to start checking names. But this is one battle that’s not as simple as it seems. |
THE UNWRITTEN #12 On sale APRIL 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Written by MIKE CAREY • Art by PETER GROSS, KURT HUGGINS & ZELDA DEVON • Cover by YUKO SHIMIZU A stand-alone story! Come visit Willowbank Wood, the home of cuddly, friendly little creatures like Dogling, Nedward, Tig the Hedgehog – and a psychotic assassin with a grudge and a plan
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ABSOLUTE PROMETHEA BOOK 2 HC Advance-solicited • On sale SEPTEMBER 29 • 328 pg Written by ALAN MOORE • Art by J.H. WILLIAMS III & MICK GRAY • Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III The second slipcased, oversized collection of Alan Moore’s occult masterpiece is here, collecting PROMETHEA #13-24. The story begins as Promethea and Sophie embark on a quest to find a different sort of magic, leaving Sophie’s friend Stacia behind as a new, temporary Promethea! And this untried hero has her hands full as the forces of Hell take control of New York’s mayor. As a bonus, this volume includes an extensive gallery of sketches, developmental art and more. |
ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK 4 #4 On sale APRIL 28 • 4 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US This grand finale is the extra-length climax to the biggest Astro City epic ever! The Silver Agent! The Pale Horseman! Lord Sovereign! Honor Guard! Charles and Royal’s quest for vengeance reaches its shattering conclusion, changing their lives – and Astro City’s destiny – forever! With two Alex Ross covers and an extra eight story pages, this is the big one!
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THE AUTHORITY #21 On sale APRIL 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by MARC BERNARDIN & ADAM FREEMAN • Art by AL BARRIONUEVO • Cover by WALTER SIMONSON Concern grows over the young boy known as River and the identity of his enigmatic benefactor is uncovered. Meanwhile, Grifter and Deathblow make a startling and deadly discovery while searching among the refugees – a trail of dead bodies reveals the presence of extremely unwelcome passengers aboard The Carrier.
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THE AUTHORITY: THE LOST YEAR #8 On sale APRIL 21 • 8 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Story by KEITH GIFFEN & GRANT MORRISON • Written by KEITH GIFFEN & J.M. DEMATTEIS • Art by DAVID WILLIAMS The Authority travel to a reality where the Authority are...hucksters? Are even they prepared to go up against a Midnighter who’s a used car salesman? JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL’s J.M. DeMatteis joins Keith Giffen for this unusual Authority. |
DANTE’S INFERNO #5 On sale APRIL 14 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US Written by CHRISTOS GAGE • Art and cover by DIEGO LATORRE Dante battles his deadliest foe yet – Beatrice, the woman he loves, transformed into the Queen of Hell! He descended into the Inferno to save her, but now he’ll have to choose between killing her or dying by her hand!
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DV8: GODS & MONSTERS #1 On sale APRIL 21 • 1 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by BRIAN WOOD • Art by REBEKAH ISAACS • Cover by FIONA STAPLES The fan-favorite series DV8 returns with the eight-part “Gods & Monsters” arc written by critically acclaimed writer Brian Wood (DEMO, DMZ, NORTHLANDERS) with art by up-and-comer Rebekah Isaacs (Drafted). In their short history, the mismatched band of superpowered losers, freaks and masochists of DV8 have seen a lot and done even more, but it’s nothing compared to this. As Gem Antonelli (a.k.a. Copycat) is debriefed in a holding cell, the story of how eight troubled teenagers were briefly gods to a prehistorical world unfolds against the backdrop of a cataclysmic disaster. “The Day I Tried To Live” is part one in this amazing and tragic story unlike anything set in the WildStorm Universe before. |
EX MACHINA VOL. 9: RING OUT THE OLD TP Advance-solicited • On sale MAY 12 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN • Art by TONY HARRIS & JP LEON Cover by Tony Harris In this volume collecting EX MACHINA #40-44 and SPECIAL #4, Mayor Hundred descends into the NYC sewers to learn why he was given the strange powers that helped him become the heroic Great Machine. Meanwhile, a powerful new foe reveals a terrifying plan that’s been in the works since the first issue!
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GARRISON #1 On sale APRIL 28 • 32 pg, 1 of 6, FC, $2.99 US Written by JEFF MARIOTTE • Art and cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA Garrison may very well be the world’s most dangerous man. In a near future where everyone’s under surveillance, though, nobody knows anything about him – and federal agent Jillian Bracewell’s investigation into his identity could get her killed. Writer Jeff Mariotte (Angel, DESPERADOES) returns to WildStorm with this 6-issue action/adventure miniseries spectacularly illustrated by Francesco Francavilla (Zorro)!
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FREE REALMS BOOK 1 TP Advance-solicited • On sale MAY 5 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US Written by J.S. LEWIS • Art by JON BURAN, Oliver Nome Collecting the first six issues of the miniseries based on the hit virtual world from Sony, FREE REALMS begins when a young girl is abducted and dragged into a darkened forest teeming with twisted monsters. It’s up to a relic hunter and a pixie to save her! |
FREE REALMS #8 On sale APRIL 14 • 8 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US Written by J.S. LEWIS • Art and cover by JON SOMMARIVA & ALLEN MARTINEZ A crypt guardian has been unleashed in Blackspore Swamp and threatens to end the Royal Scavenger Hunt for Dane and Maya before it begins. But even if they manage to make it out alive, a horde of vicious swamp cray await to rip them apart once they leave the crypt!
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GEN13 #35 On sale APRIL 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by PHIL HESTER • Art by CRUDDIE TORIAN The remains of Gen 13 wander a post-apocalyptic America struggling not only to stay together as a team, but to simply survive. Unfortunately, an army of robotic zealots intent on wiping the remains of humanity off the face of the Earth has other ideas. Plus, who is The Pathcutter?
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ROBOTECH: PRELUDE TO THE SHADOW CHRONICLES TP Advance-solicited • On sale MAY 26 • 128 pg, FC, $17.99 US Written by TOMMY YUNE, JASON WALTRIP & JOHN WALTRIP Collecting the 5-issue miniseries from 2005, this new collection explores the mysterious circumstances behind the disappearance of Admiral Rick Hunter!
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SUPERNATURAL: BEGINNING’S END #4 On sale APRIL 21 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by ANDREW DABB & DANIEL LOFLIN The Winchester’s continued stay in the Big Apple and their search for the mysterious John Dee has begun to wear on the rural family. Collectively, they decide to take a day off. But each is followed by a mysterious stranger bearing a unique “offer.” Could there be a divine purpose behind it? |
SPARTA: USA #2 On sale APRIL 7 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by DAVID LAPHAM • Art and cover by JOHNNY TIMMONS Success on the gridiron made quarterback Godfrey McClaine a household name in the town of Sparta. His feats were the stuff of legend. But that was years ago and Sparta has a new hotshot quarterback named Johnny Franks. Coupled with the aid of the freakish town caretaker called the Maestro, Franks plans on making Godfrey’s homecoming a brutal one!
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VICTORIAN UNDEAD #6 On sale APRIL 28 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by IAN EDGINTON • Art by DAVIDE FABBRI Sherlock Holmes versus Professor Moriarty – the rematch! The world’s greatest detective and his archenemy do battle once more in the heart of zombie-plagued London! Holmes’s greatest case comes to a fiery conclusion in this critically acclaimed series! |
WILDCATS #22 On sale APRIL 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by ADAM BEECHEN • Art by TIM SEELEY & RYAN WINN • Cover by WALTER SIMONSON In the wake of the war with the Red Blade, it’s time for our remaining heroes to develop a concrete plan for making post-Armageddon Earth a safe, livable place for its survivors. But not everyone’s on board with the plan and the next major conflicts the Wildcats face just might come from within! |
WORLD OF WARCRAFT BOOK THREE HC Advance-solicited • On sale JUNE 16 • 176 pg, FC $19.99 US Written by WALTER SIMONSON & LOUISE SIMONSON The third collection based on the world’s most popular massively multiplayer online game finds King Varian and his companions attempting to heal the rift between Horde and Alliance by seeking out help from ogre leader Thrall. Collecting issues #15-21. |