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DCU HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2008 Written by Alan Burnett, Franco Aureliani & Art Baltazar, Dan DiDio and others Celebrate the holiday as the Justice League of America host a surprise party guest! Dr. Light aids with the Festival of Lights and Nightwing delivers a special gift to Robin. Plus the super-secret origin of Santa Claus! On sale December 17 • 80 pg, FC, $5.99 US |
FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #4 Written by Geoff Johns Don't miss this issue as lightning strikes again in the DC Universe! The Crisis of the 31st century continues as a great hero falls and another returns to help Superman and the Legion combat the murderous Superboy-Prime! Meanwhile, the Time Trapper makes his move against the three Legion founders, Polar Boy's bizarre mission comes to an end and Superman makes a shocking discovery that will redefine the terms of this war. On sale December 24 • 4 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
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FINAL CRISIS: SECRET FILES #1 Written by Grant Morrison & Peter J. Tomasi Finally, the secrets of this year’s most talked about event can be revealed! Witness how Darkseid's death shattered the Multiverse, creating continuity ripples throughout the DC Universe! Submit to Darkseid and read the full Anti-Life Equation! This is a book you cannot resist to buy! On sale December 24 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS #5 Written by Greg Rucka The sky rains blood, Darkseid's legion of slaves rampage across the planet, and in Gotham City, The Question and Huntress struggle to defend the few men, women and children who remain free. But without the Spectre, do they even have a chance against the might of Cain and the Spear of Destiny? The final battle is at hand, and the fate of the DCU hangs in the balance. On sale December 31 • 5 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
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JONAH HEX #38 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti A former lawman, brought low by his dealings with Hex in the past, exacts his revenge. His plan is going well so far – he has beat Jonah into submission, dragged him to the desert, and is watching him die of thirst – but plans tend to go awry around Jonah Hex! On sale December 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
RANN/THANAGAR: HOLY WAR #8 Written by Jim Starlin The exciting conclusion of this epic space story draws to a dramatic conclusion, and everyone in the universe shows up to see who will stand victorious. On sale December 24 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US |
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REIGN IN HELL #6 Written by Keith Giffen Pull up a front-row seat for a violent rampage through Hell! Dr. Occult finally meets up with the mystic alliance in Purgatory, and the new power in Hell threatens to change the meaning of life and death in the DCU! On sale December 24 • 6 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US |
SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #2 Written by Billy Tucci Sgt. Rock and Easy Co. find themselves cut off behind enemy lines and surrounded by thousands of troops. In a driving rainstorm, Easy is soon ambushed by an overwhelming and elite enemy contingent and must battle hand-to-hand for their lives – with disastrous consequences and the loss of one of their most beloved members. On sale December 3 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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THE SPIRIT #24 Written by Sergio Aragonés & Mark Evanier The Spirit hits Cambodia! Somebody is murdering the former members of an Army platoon, one by one, and the trail leads back to Phnom Penh! A noir murder mystery in the Spirit style! On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
TRINITY #27-31 Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza The Dark Trinity, having revealed a traitor in their midst, attempts to take the newly ordered world by storm with a new recruit by their side! Meanwhile, find out exactly where the original Trinity – Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman – are and what's become of them and the strange new world they inhabit! Issue #27 on sale December 3 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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SUPERMAN AND BATMAN VS. VAMPIRES AND WEREWOLVES #5-6 Written by Kevin VanHook Destroy all monsters! The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight Detective – with help from their own supernatural expert Etrigan, the Demon – battle Dr. Combs and his vampire and werewolf horde for the fate of all of Gotham City. But when the good doctor invokes a Lovecraftian beast to join the fight, it will be the ultimate monster mash for Superman and Batman! Issue #5 on sale December 10; Issue #6 on sale December 31 5 and 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #8 Written by Bruce Jones Colonel Jape goes over the edge! Tomahawk, Enemy Ace and the rest of the time-lost warriors must contend with their crazed leader while Trang goes into labor – in the middle of a blockbuster dinosaur battle royal! On sale December 31 • 8 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
THE AUTHORITY #5 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Locked down, Angie and a group of refugees face the Incubite threat head-on! And will one of the Authority fall prey to the horrible virus ravaging innocent victims aboard the Carrier? On sale December 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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EX MACHINA #40 Written by Brian K. Vaughan In a standalone story that’ll have everybody talking, Mayor Hundred searches for collaborators to help write and draw the graphic novel memoirs of his first term in office. And since his first term overflowed with more action, adventure and controversy than most politicians encounter in their entire political careers, this is one autobio not to be missed! And you won’t believe who stops by to lend a hand! On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
FERRYMAN #4 It’s the penultimate issue of the miniseries from the mind of legendary movie producer Joel Silver! Gideon Thorne learns the ancient origin of The Other, and the shocking truth ties into just why the satanic Webster wants Gideon exterminated On sale December 24 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US |
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GEN13 #25 Written by Scott Beatty and Christos Gage The sanctuary of the abandoned mall has become horrific for Gen13 as an attempt at helping refugees turns deadly! Between monstrous humans and mutated rats, things just got worse! On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
GEARS OF WAR #3 Written by Joshua Ortega After surviving harrowing assaults from the invading Locust Horde, Jace Stratton and Delta Squad are dispatched to Montevado. Their mission: investigate mysterious seismic activity unlike anything COG command has witnessed. Is it increased Locust activity – or is this the start of something more sinister? On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
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MIRROR’S EDGE #2 Written by Rhianna Pratchett Based on the newly released Electronic Arts video game! Faith shows tremendous promise as a Runner – that most dangerous of jobs. But will her skills be enough to save her when she runs up against an opponent she’s never been able to overcome: her own father? On sale December 10 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
PUSH #3 Written by Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman Hunted by a team from Division, Ezra evades his own people after they deem him a threat they must eliminate! Fortunately, he discovers he’s not the only Division member with grave doubts about the company. On sale December 24 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US |
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STORMING PARADISE #6 Written by Chuck Dixon The final, titanic battle for Japan concludes, but at what cost is the victory? Will Operation Olympic be remembered as the final, grand victory in a long war – or a blood-soaked nightmare? On sale December 31 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
STORMWATCH: PHD #17 Written by Ian Edginton and Christos Gage While on a rescue mission in Sydney, Team Omega brings back survivors infected with a deadly virus. And when this “Warhol Fever” manifests, all hell breaks loose on SkyWatch III. The NUMBER OF THE BEAST-related backup tale concludes from Christos Gage and artist Wes Craig! On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE VOL. 2 TP Written by Will Pfeifer, Bruce Jones and Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Leatherface returns with more bloody horror! Collecting CUT #1, ABOUT A BOY #1, BY HIMSELF #1, RAISING CAIN #1-3 and the TEXAS CHAINSAW short story from NEW LINE HORROR ANTHOLOGY #1, this gory volume will have you screaming with delight. Advance-solicited; on sale January 14 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS |
TOP 10 SEASON TWO #3 Written by Zander Cannon Enjoy an extra-dimensional weekend trip with Sgt. Hector Monsoon and Lt. Peregrine's husband as the two head out in order to improve themselves. And back in Neopolis, Girl 2 starts her patrol with her new partner Joe Pi and quickly finds how much is required of a patrol officer. Meanwhile, Dust Devil and Shock-Headed Peter's new informant turns out to have the goods, and they make a surprising arrest. On sale December 3 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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WILDCATS #6 Written by Christos Gage New players hit the scene in Los Angeles and threaten the Wildcats – Lord Defile and the Daemonites! Can these ancient enemies coexist in the post-apocalyptic city? On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
WINTERMEN WINTER SPECIAL #1 Written by Brett Lewis Brett Lewis and John Paul Leon’s carefully crafted, acclaimed epic reaches its oversized conclusion! Combining the Super Hero genre with a sociopolitical thrill ride, this finale will leave readers breathless! Who lives? Who dies? And what will befall the Wintermen? On sale December 31 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS |
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WORLD OF WARCRAFT #14 Written by Walter Simonson The saga of the missing King of Stormwind concludes here! Our band of heroes must traverse the dangers of Onyxia’s cave in search of Prince Anduin and discover the final secrets of King Varian and Lady Katrana! On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4 Written by Micky Neilson The epic end to the Ashbringer Saga arrives and ties directly into Wrath of the Lich King, the second expansion of the wildly popular World of Warcraft online role-playing game! In the end, all roads lead to Light's Hope Chapel, where the seemingly unstoppable Scourge army will mount a relentless offensive to destroy the Argent Dawn. On sale December 31 • 4 of 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
THE X-FILES #2 Written by Frank Spotnitz Mulder and Scully race to uncover the truth about the apparent suicide of a government scientist. All evidence points to it being nothing more than a case of one man choosing to end his own life, but Mulder is convinced the evidence isn’t revealing everything. For Agent Fox Mulder, uncovering the truth is literally a case of life or death. On sale December 17 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US |
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100 BULLETS #98 Two issues to go! As the end swiftly approaches, new alliances form and old scores finally settle...it’s not going to be pretty. On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS |
AIR #5 Written by G. Willow Wilson Who is the man in the flying machine? What is Clearfleet hiding? And what are the Etesians and Vector Energy so desperate to get their hands on? All questions are answered, as Blythe sets off on an adventure that will change the way she sees the world – and Zayn – forever. Retailers please note: Check the Previews Order Form for a special ordering incentive. On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS |
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ARMY@LOVE: THE ART OF WAR #5 Written by Rick Veitch The moment of truth finally arrives for Loman, Switzer and Flabbergast. And as Magoon lies bleeding, Healey’s dreams of riches and fame die with him. But in the wake of the mind-blowing message from Stelaphane's future self, does anything really matter anymore? On sale December 3 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
DMZ #37 Written by Brian Wood “War Powers” part 1 of 4. The status quo’s tossed out the window as Matty, back from his misadventure in Staten Island, finds Parco Delgado in office as provisional governor of the City of New York. This first issue of the “War Powers” 4-part arc rips through Parco's first 100 days at breakneck speed redraws what you know about DMZ. On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS |
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FABLES #79 Written by Bill Willingham Freddy and Mouse may have erred by opening the big stone box containing not the treasure they'd hoped to find, but one of the great old powers that the Empire had locked away ages ago. With the Empire now gone, many of the great old powers are free again. So, the question needs to be asked: Did Fabletown lose the war by winning it? On sale December 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS |
GREATEST HITS #4 Written by David Tischman The Mates race into space and attack the Ilian mothership – but will even the combined super-powers of the world's great super-team be enough to stop an alien invasion? Thirty years later, Nick and Ethel look for that answer in a dusty storage locker. Whatever happens next, we need to get it in one take. On sale December 24 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS |
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HELLBLAZER #250 Written by Brian Azzarello, Jamie Delano, Dave Gibbons, China Miéville and Peter Milligan Happy Christmas and happy 250th issue! An all-star creative cast leaves five new holiday tales under the tree in this oversized holiday special. See what the season has in store for the always-naughty, never-nice John Constantine. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Right? On sale December 17 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
HOUSE OF MYSTERY #8 Written by Matthew Sturges Down in the basement, some bad things have come to call, and Fig finds herself face-to-face with the diegetically impaired Miranda in part 3 of “Love Stories for Dead People.” Meanwhile, Harry tells the story of his first days in the House, and who showed up to chase away the nightmarish stowaways in "The Bartender's Tale," illustrated by Henry Flint (HAUNTED TANK). On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS |
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HAUNTED TANK #1 Written by Frank Marraffino On sale December 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS |
JACK OF FABLES #29 Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham The siege is on! In Part 2 of the status quo annihilating storyline, "The Siege of the Golden Boughs," Bookburner's army storms the gates and the fight begins in earnest! After this issue, the JACK OF FABLES universe will never be the same! Of course, whenever even the most minuscule event happens, the universe isn't technically "the same" afterward, but you get what we mean. Go buy it! On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS |
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MADAME XANADU #7 Written by Matt Wagner You can’t escape the past! Fast forward in Madame Xanadu’s past as she returns to England after a millennium in exile. Reduced to a much lower state of affairs and telling fortunes in London’s notorious Whitehall district, her tarot readings foresee the brutal multiple murders of several prostitutes – a series of crimes the newspapers credit to the self-named “Jack the Ripper”! On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS |
NORTHLANDERS #13 Written by Brian Wood Hunter meets hunted when Ragnar and Magnus come face to face. The calm and studied demeanor of Ragnar is put to the test while Magnus, who has always justified his systematic campaign of executions as patriotism, wonders if he can rationalize the violence ready to erupt. On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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SCALPED #24 Written by Jason Aaron "The Gravel In Your Guts" comes to its shockingly violent conclusion. The dark roads Chief Red Crow and fledgling criminal Dino Poor Bear have been traveling finally bring them together – with haunting repercussions for both. On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS |
THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS #2 Story by Neil Gaiman On sale December 3 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US • MATURE READERS |
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UNKNOWN SOLDIER #3 by Joshua Dysart Taken hostage, Moses and several children march deeper into the Ugandan bush. Now, the pacifist doctor’s only chance of surviving will be to embrace the mysterious soldier that lurks inside of him…and turn fully to the path of violence. On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
YOUNG LIARS #10 Written by David Lapham What do a smelly public bathroom, a pregnancy test, a pile of cocaine and a small box with a bow have in common? We could tell you but you might not be able to handle it. Danny could barely take it and you know how twisted he is. This is Big C's life on the wild side. Find out where it all went horribly wrong for the Young Liars right here. On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS |
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AMERICAN SPLENDOR: ANOTHER DOLLAR TP Written by Harvey Pekar Cover by Dean Haspiel More moving moments from the life of the essential everyman! Harvey Pekar returns with the second Vertigo volume of his AMERICAN SPLENDOR series. Harvey moves into his senior years and finds that he may be able to cope after all. Advance-solicited; on sale January 7 • 136 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS |
ECLIPSO: MUSIC OF THE SPHERES TP Written by Matthew Sturges Eclipso’s back – and this time, the villainous entity has possessed The Atom’s murderous ex-wife, Jean Loring. Eclipso’s first target: his former host, Dr. Bruce Gordon! Collecting stories from COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #1-8. Advance-solicited; on sale January 14 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US |
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HOUSE OF MYSTERY VOL. 1: ROOM AND BOREDOM TP Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham “This is the next Vertigo pillar to watch!” Welcome to the House of Mystery! Filled with peculiar, otherworldly characters from all walks of life, this series from Matthew Sturges (JACK OF FABLES) and Bill Willingham (FABLES) focuses on five people trapped in the reality-warping House of Mystery, a supernatural bar where tales are the legal tender and only the finest storytellers are patrons! But how – and why – they’re stuck inside is all just a little piece of the puzzle in this first volume, which collects issues #1-5 of the all-new acclaimed series and special bonus material. Advance solicited; on sale January 14 • 128 pg, FC $9.99 US |
JAMES ROBINSON’S COMPLETE WILDC.A.T.S TP Written by James Robinson Fan-favorite writer James Robinson’s run on the premier Super Hero team in the WildStorm Universe is finally collected in one place! Featuring WILDC.A.T.S #15-20, Annual #1 and TEAM ONE WILDC.A.T.S. Robinson joins artists including Travis Charest for mind-blowing adventures you have to read to believe. Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US |
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SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY VOL. 1 – NEW PRINTING TP Written by Len Wein, Gerry Conway, Robert Kanigher and others A new printing of this volume collecting HOUSE OF MYSTERY #174-196! Advance-solicited; on sale January 14 • 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US |
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY VOL. 3 TP Written by Jack Oleck, Steve Skeates, Sheldon Mayer, Michael Fleisher and others DC Comics serves up another helping of horror in this amazing collection featuring tales from HOUSE OF MYSTERY #212-226! It’s classic, bone-chilling intensity from the DC vaults! Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 520 pg, B&W, $16.99 US |
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THE SPIRIT VOL. 3 TP Written by Sergio Aragones & Mark Evanier Will Eisner’s classic hero continues his modern-day adventures in this new volume collecting THE SPIRIT #14-20! In this volume, The Spirit fights crime on a luxury yacht, a dude ranch and elsewhere! Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US |
SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING BOOK ONE HC Written by Alan Moore Writer Alan Moore’s seminal horror series is now published in hardcover for the very first time — including the never-before-reprinted SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #20, in which Moore wraps up the previous storyline and sets the stage for the groundbreaking tales that were to come. Collecting SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #20-27, this first volume features the stories that put Moore on the comics map in the 1980s thanks to his unique narrative style and deconstructive storytelling. Created by a freak accident, Swamp Thing believed he was once scientist Alec Holland — but when he discoveres his true nature, it shatters his universe and sends him on a path of discovery and adventure. Advance solicited; on sale February 11 • 208 pg, FC $24.99 US • MATURE READERS |
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TOKYO DAYS, BANGKOK NIGHTS TP Written by Jonathan Vankin Two tragicomic tales of cultures in collision. When Americans venture abroad, they find that their assumptions about everyday life don’t fit in a backpack. Collecting eight issues of the critically heralded VERTIGO POP!, written by Jonathan Vankin and featuring Eisner-nominated art by Seth Fisher (GREEN LANTERN: WILLWORLD) as well as Giuseppe Camuncoli and Shawn Martinbrough (BANGKOK), TOKYO DAYS, BANGKOK NIGHTS presents a journey to the far side of the world where Americans learn that they may be neither ugly nor innocent, but they still have everything to lose. Advance-solicited; on sale January 21 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS |
