WILDSTORM
ARROWSMITH: SO SMART IN THEIR FINE UNIFORMS TP
THE AUTHORITY #13
THE AUTHORITY: MORE KEV #2 (of 4)
EX MACHINA #1
PLANETARY: LEAVING THE 20th CENTURY HC
SLEEPER SEASON TWO #1 (of 12)
SLEEPER: ALL FALSE MOVES TP
SLEEPER: OUT IN THE COLD TP — relist
STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #23
THUNDERCATS: ENEMY’S PRIDE #1 (of 5)
THUNDERCATS: THE RETURN TP — relist
WILDCATS Version 3.0 #22
ZERO GIRL TP — relist
ARROWSMITH: SO SMART IN THEIR FINE UNIFORMS TP
Written by Kurt Busiek; art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Mérino
CLIFFHANGER. In stores June 30. A new trade paperback collecting the beautifully illustrated 6-issue miniseries! Join Fletcher Arrowsmith as he embarks on a voyage of self-discovery in an alternate universe in which magic plays a part in World War I! Arrowsmith needs to choose sides in the struggle, but soon realizes that if the so-called good guys win, the world will be forever changed. But will it be for better or worse? Will he be able to find his place — and himself — in this world? Plus, this collection includes the 8-page preview story that introduced Fletcher Arrowsmith! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 160 pg. Trade paperback $14.95
THE AUTHORITY #13
Written by Robbie Morrison; art and cover by Dwayne Turner and Sal Regla
In stores June 16. The Authority has fought many threats over the years: Invasion forces from alternate Earths, ancient gods bent on terraforming the planet, even ruthless multi-dimensional corporations. But what they face now is something no one could have anticipated — a threat that could very well be the end to all existence!
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. $2.95
THE AUTHORITY: MORE KEV #2
Written by Garth Ennis; art and cover by Glenn Fabry
In stores June 23. The uproarious miniseries by Ennis & Fabry continues! The Authority, facing a threat beyond even their God-like might, has turned to the one man who holds the key to victory: Kev Hawkins. In this issue, we learn the true nature of Kev's involvement with this fiendish plot to destroy the planet, as well as the terrible truth about the tiger!
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. (2 of 4) $2.95
EX MACHINA #1
Written by Brian K. Vaughan; art by Tony Harris and Tom Feister; cover by Harris
In stores June 16. The premiere issue of a new series by Brian K. Vaughan (Y — THE LAST MAN), Tony Harris & Tom Feister (STARMAN, JSA: LIBERTY FILES), featuring eight extra pages of story at no extra cost! This political thriller set in a real world with no heroes tells the story of civil engineer Mitchell Hundred, who becomes the world’s first super-powered being. Before long, tired of risking his life for the status quo, Mitchell retires…and soon runs for mayor of New York City! For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS FC, 40 pg. $2.95
PLANETARY VOL. 3: LEAVING THE 20TH CENTURY HC
Written by Warren Ellis; art and cover by John Cassaday
In stores June 30. The third hardcover in a series collects Ellis & Cassaday’s breathtaking PLANETARY #13-18! Elijah Snow, Jakita Wagner and the Drummer are the Archaeologists of the Unknown, walking through the hidden doors that lead to our darkest secrets. In this volume, Elijah takes a look at his past, making startling revelations and recounting his participation in the first moon shot…in 1851! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 192 pg. Hardcover $24.95
SLEEPER SEASON TWO #1
Written by Ed Brubaker; art and cover by Sean Phillips
In stores June 30. A thrilling new chapter for one of 2003’s most acclaimed new series! Carver’s former handler, John Lynch, is out of his coma, with a mission from the “Powers That Be” to bring Carver back under his control. But can Lynch pull it off now that Holden has thrown his lot in with Tao? And what is Holden's life like now that he's given up hope he'll ever be redeemed? For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. (1 of 12) $2.95
SLEEPER VOL. 2: ALL FALSE MOVES TP
Written by Ed Brubaker; art and cover by Sean Phillips
In stores June 23. Collecting the second half of SLEEPER Season One (issues #7-12), one of the most critically acclaimed comics of the year! Holden Carver is a man caught between two worlds; a former high-ranking agent for a covert government agency who was forced into a deadly undercover mission with no way back in from the cold. Now agent Carver lives one day at a time, trying to elude detection and not be found as...what? A good guy? For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS FC, 144 pg. Trade paperback $17.95
SLEEPER VOL. 1: OUT IN THE COLD TP - relist
Written by Ed Brubaker; art and cover by Sean Phillips
In stores June 23. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the SLEEPER: ALL FALSE MOVES TP. This volume collects issues #1-6 of the critically acclaimed series. SLEEPER is the story of deep-cover agent Holden Carver and the deadly game of cat-and-mouse he plays with Tao, an amoral master of manipulation.
MATURE READERS
FC, 144 pg. Trade paperback $17.95
STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #23
Written by Micah Ian Wright; art by Clement Sauve and Eric Nguyen; cover by Jason Pearson
In stores June 9. An enemy left for dead pops up on Santini's radar. What is Baron Chaos up to, and why does everyone except Ben suddenly think the Dictator is such a nice guy? Is his sinister plan about to come to fruition, or is he merely a hurdle in Team Achilles' continued quest to usurp the Authority and bring democracy back to the United States?
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. $2.95
THUNDERCATS: ENEMY’S PRIDE #1
Written by John Layman; art and cover by UDON Studios
In stores June 2. A new miniseries pits ’Cat vs. ’Cat! When Lion-O begins acting strangely and making reckless decisions, only the Thunderkittens take notice. Unfortunately, no one listens to them — and the Thundercats are about to discover that their greatest menace may come from within. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. (1 of 5) $2.95
THUNDERCATS: THE RETURN TP — relist
Written by Ford Lytle Gilmore; art by Ed Benes, Rob Lea and Joe Pimentel; cover by Benes and Pimentel
In stores June 2. Reoffered to coincide with THUNDERCATS: ENEMY’S PRIDE #1, this trade collects the acclaimed second Thundercats miniseries. After a five-year absence, Lion-O is back with plans to reclaim his mantle as Lord of the Thundercats and lead his people to victory over Mumm-Ra…but can he?
FC, 128 pg. Trade paperback $12.95
WILDCATS Version 3.0 #22
Written by Joe Casey; art by Duncan Rouleau and John Dell; cover by Dustin Nguyen and Rian Hughes
In stores June 2. As Coda War One rages across Greece and the body count rises, Agent Wax races cross-country to Los Angeles to intercept the U.S. government's deadliest covert assassin before it can reach his target: Jack Marlowe!
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. $2.95
ZERO GIRL TP — relist
Written and illustrated by Sam Kieth; painted cover by Kieth HOMAGE.
In stores June 2. Reoffered to coincide with Sam Kieth’s SCRATCH #1, this engaging trade paperback collects Kieth’s hit miniseries of 2000. Amy Smootster isn't like other teenagers. Besides falling in love with her guidance counselor and trying to survive high school, a whole mess of weirdness is about to fall at Amy's (wet) feet.
FC, 128 pg. Trade Paperback $14.95
AMERICA’S BEST COMICS
TOM STRONG #27
TOM STRONG #27
Written by Steve Aylett; art by Shawn McManus; cover by Chris Sprouse
In stores June 9. A surreal journey of self-discovery brought to you by British science fiction author Steve Aylett (Karloff’s Circus) and fan-favorite artist Shawn McManus (THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY, WITCH FOR HIRE). Several mysterious deaths, coupled by an unannounced visit from an enigmatic stranger, prompt Tom Strong to investigate a woman with odd powers that shift realities.
FC, 32 pg. $2.95
VERTIGO
100 BULLETS #50
100 BULLETS: FIRST SHOT, LAST CALL TP — relist
BITE CLUB #3 (of 6)
FABLES #26
HELLBLAZER #197
HELLBLAZER: HIGHWATER TP
HELLBLAZER: RAKE AT THE GATES OF HELL TP — relist
HUMAN TARGET #11
THE LOSERS #13
LUCIFER #51
MIDNIGHT MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #6 (of 6)
SEAGUY #2 (of 3)
SWAMP THING #4
WAR STORIES VOL. 1 TP
GODDESS TP — relist
THE WITCHING #1
Y: THE LAST MAN #23
100 BULLETS #50
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; cover by Dave Johnson
In stores June 9. The Eisner Award winning series hits the halfway point! Longtime readers will get answers to some of the burning questions of the series, and the ever-mysterious Agent Graves is up to his old tricks, as yet another desperate victim receives its now infamous attaché and its curse of 100 untraceable bullets. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS FC, 40 pg. $3.50
100 BULLETS: FIRST SHOT, LAST CALL TP — relist
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; painted cover by Dave Johnson
In stores June 9. Reoffered to coincide with 100 BULLETS #50, this trade paperback collects #1-5 of the popular series, along with "Silencer Night," the 100 BULLETS short story from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE III.
MATURE READERS
FC, 128 pg. Trade paperback $9.95
BITE CLUB #3
Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by David Hahn; painted cover by Frank Quitely
In stores June 9. The sexy miniseries mixing vampires and the mob heats up. The seduction of Leto Del Toro continues, as the vampire priest's dead sexy ex-girlfriend arrives in Miami, looking to rekindle their passion. Victor openly challenges Leto's right to head the family, and the man who murdered his father is found hanging in his cell, drawing Leto deeper into the Del Toro family's web of criminal activity and vampire decadence.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. (3 of 6) $2.95
FABLES #26
Written by Bill Willingham; art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha; painted cover by James Jean
In stores June 9. War comes to Fabletown in the penultimate chapter of “March of the Wooden Soldiers.” As the wooden soldiers of the Adversary advance on the blockade, Fables young and old prepare themselves for the worst. But these block-headed agents of the enemy may find it difficult to subdue this band of fairytale meat, especially with one seriously angry Snow White leading the charge. Never mess with a woman, especially if she's expecting. Plus, don’t miss a stunning 8-page preview of THE WITCHING #1.
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. $2.50
HELLBLAZER #197
Written by Mike Carey; art by Marcelo Frusin; painted cover by Tim Bradstreet
In stores June 23. Kicking off the 3-part story “Stations of the Cross.” Back in London, John is drifting through a life he no longer understands — until a bizarre cult offers him salvation and a bed for the night. But the religious life holds unforeseen perils, and behind an old adversary lurks the ultimate puppet-master.
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. $2.75
HELLBLAZER: HIGHWATER TP
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Marcelo Frusin, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Cameron Stewart; cover by Tim Bradstreet
In stores June 2. Collecting all of Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Azzarello’s remaining issues of HELLBLAZER (#164-174), this hefty 264-page trade paperback brings to a shattering finale John Constantine’s arduous trek across America and answers the burning questions that put him on the road in the first place. This volume features two complete story arcs — “Highwater” and “Ashes & Dust” — each illustrated by Marcelo Frusin. Also included are two one-shots: “A Fresh Coat of Red Paint” (with art by Guiseppe Camuncoli) and “Chasing Demons” (with art by Cameron Stewart). For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS FC, 264 pg. Trade paperback $19.95
HELLBLAZER: RAKE AT THE GATES OF HELL TP — relist
Written by Garth Ennis; art by Steve Dillon; painted cover by Glenn Fabry
In stores June 2. Reoffered to coincide with HELLBLAZER: HIGHWATER, this volume reprints Garth Ennis’ and Steve Dillon’s final HELLBLAZER arc in issues #78-83 as well as the special one-shot HEARTLAND. John Constantine heads towards a final showdown with a revenge-crazed Satan during a raging race riot. Also, while desperately trying to save his dwindling number of living friends, Constantine also has one final reunion with his lost love Kit.
MATURE READERS FC, 224 pg. Trade paperback $19.95
HUMAN TARGET #11
Written by Peter Milligan; art by Javier Pulido; cover by John Watkiss
In stores June 16. A stand-alone story featuring a day in the life of the man with too many lives. After his adventures on the road, Chance wants nothing more than a few easy cases and — most important — to rebuild his relationship with his former wife, Mary. But, can Chance handle the pressure when another man’s life isn’t at stake? Or are the mysteries of those closest to him more threatening than any job he undertakes?
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. $2.95
THE LOSERS #13
Written by Andy Diggle; art and cover by Jock
In stores June 23. Part 1 of a new 2-part story, “Sheikdown.” What is the CIA's interest in an abandoned oil rig in the Arabian Gulf? When the rogue Special Forces team known as The Losers travels to a forgotten kingdom in search of some answers, they discover that sometimes American-style democracy needs a helping hand. And if they want the inside scoop on their enemy's plan, first they're going to have to help the local Emir with a little problem of his own…a little problem called the Central Intelligence Agency.
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. $2.95
LUCIFER #51
Written by Mike Carey; art by Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly; painted cover by Christopher Moeller
In stores June 16. Part 1 of the 4-part story “The Wolf Beneath the Tree,” guest-starring Destiny of The Endless. As the full ramifications of Yahweh's abdication become horrifyingly clear, Michael strives to put the damage right while Fenris the Wolf seeks to turn crisis into catastrophe. Lucifer has no intention of choosing a side — but what better place for fates to cross than the house of Destiny?
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. $2.50
MIDNIGHT, MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #6
Written by John Rozum; art by Paul Lee; cover by Tomer Hanuka
In stores June 23. The miniseries reaches its thrilling conclusion. Paranormal investigator Julia Kadmon faces her worst fears in the form of the messianic monster Magellan, the creature who nearly killed her once and is determined to succeed this time. Their ferocious one-on-one battle will determine whether man or monster controls the town of Hope Falls — but not before a few surprises are pulled out by the least likely players in this stunning finale.
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. (6 of 6) $2.95
SEAGUY #2
Written by Grant Morrison; art and covers by Cameron Stewart
In stores June 16. Grant Morrison’s & Cameron Stewart’s new miniseries about a hero in a post-Utopian world continues. The hunt is on, with everyone from I-Police security forces to seafaring pirates on the lookout for our hapless heroes Seaguy and Chubby Da Choona. Protecting their newfound friend, Xoo, will send Seaguy and Chubby running across land, sea and through the ruins of submerged clockwork cities. But the greatest heartbreak of all might come when the pals come face to face with the deadly Wasps of Atlantis. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS FC, 40 pg. (2 of 3) $2.95
SWAMP THING #4
Written by Andy Diggle; art and painted cover by Enriqué Breccia
In stores June 2. The uneasy truce between the Swamp Thing and his daughter Tefé finally explodes into all-out conflict. Nature is not human-hearted, and the Earth Elemental will not allow his human heritage to stand in the way of his ascension to godhood. But John Constantine has plans of his own — plans which are personified by the shambling zombie of the man formerly known as Alec Holland.
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. $2.95
WAR STORIES VOL. 1 TP
Written by Garth Ennis; art by Dave Gibbons, John Higgins, David Lloyd, Chris Weston and Gary Erskine; design cover
In stores June 9. Collecting the first four 56-page one-shots from writer Garth Ennis’ acclaimed WAR STORY run at VERTIGO, this 240-page collection features some of the finest war comics ever to see print in the modern age. A labor of love by Ennis (PREACHER, HELLBLAZER, HITMAN, The Punisher), WAR STORIES VOL. 1 tells four very different stories from four of the countless viewpoints on World War II. WAR STORIES VOL. 1 also includes a new afterword by Ennis. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS FC, 240 pg. Trade paperback $19.95
GODDESS TP — relist
Written by Garth Ennis; painted art and cover by Phil Winslade
In stores June 9. Reoffered to coincide with WAR STORIES VOL. 1 TP, also written by Garth Ennis, this trade collects the controversial miniseries. When Rosie Nolan suddenly manifests the unlikely ability to perform impossible feats of telekinesis, she becomes hunted by a CIA agent and others on a chase around the globe.
MATURE READERS FC, 256 pg. Trade Paperback $19.95
THE WITCHING #1
Written by Jonathan Vankin; art by Leigh Gallagher and Ron Randall; cover by Tara McPherson
In stores June 23. A new ongoing series that reinvents the ancient Triple Goddess archetype for our maniacal new millennium. Forget everything you thought you knew about witchcraft. Three hot new witches — so new, that some of them haven't figured out that they are witches — become mysteriously united...and the American melting pot will never be the same. Don’t miss an 8-oage preview of this issue in FABLES #26. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. $2.95
Y: THE LAST MAN #23
Written by Brian K. Vaughan; art by Goran Parlov and José Marzan, Jr.; painted cover by Massimo Carnevale
In stores June 2. The 3-part "Widow's Pass" story arc reaches its bloody conclusion in an issue featuring the debut of hot new cover artist Massimo Carnevale! The last man on earth's confrontation with the female survivors of a violent militia group comes to an end. Plus, an unexpected guest arrives, and the status quo of the unmanned world is forever changed.
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. $2.95
PARADOX PRESS
ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK THREE: DETOUR
ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK ONE: OASIS — relist
ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK TWO: SANCTUARY- relist
ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION: DETOUR
Written by Max Allan Collins; art by José García-López and Steve Lieber; cover by Lieber
In stores June 30. The hard-boiled finale to the 3-volume prequel of untold tales relating to the graphic novel and Oscar-winning movie ROAD TO PERDITION! Michael O’Sullivan, on the run from the crime syndicate that destroyed his own family, finds himself in Kansas City with his young son as their run of bank robberies nears its end. Now he’s headed for a showdown with the murderous kingpin’s heir whose history — and destiny — is completely entangled with his own! For more information, see the feature article.
B&W, 96 pg. Paradox Compact Format (5 1/2” x 8”) $7.95
ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK ONE: OASIS — relist
Written by Max Allan Collins; art and cover by José Luis García-López and Josef Rubinstein
In stores June 30. Reoffered to coincide with ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK THREE: DETOUR, this 96-page graphic mystery fills the gaps in ROAD TO PERDITION, during the 6-month period with Michael O’Sullivan and his son were on the run. But when Michael Jr. contracts a life-threatening illness, the pair is forced to hide out in an oasis of tranquility.
B&W, 96 pg. Paradox Compact Format (5 1/2” x 8”) $7.95
ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK TWO: SANCTUARY — relist
Written by Max Allan Collins; art by Steve Lieber; cover by José Luis Garciá-Lopéz
In stores June 30. Reoffered to coincide with ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION BOOK THREE: DETOUR, this is the second of three previously untold tales relating to the graphic novel and Oscar-winning movie! Where will gangster Michael O’Sullivan — on the run with his young son — seek sanctuary from the vicious bounty hunters on his trail?
B&W, 96 pg. Paradox Compact Format (5 1/2” x 8”) $7.95
MAD
MAD MAGAZINE #443
MAD XL #28
THE MAD BATHROOM COMPANION VOL. 4 TP
THE MAD BATHROOM COMPANION: TURD IN A SERIES TP — relist
MAD MAGAZINE #443
Written and illustrated by “The Usual Gang of Idiots”
In stores June 2. Summer’s here, and the living’s easy! And nothing goes down easier than a cool issue of MAD, with 125% of the Surgeon General’s monthly requirement of humor! Be the envy of your friends — buy two copies!
FC/B&W, 48 pg. Magazine Format $3.50
MAD XL #28
Written and illustrated by “The Usual Gang of Idiots”
In stores June 9. Another jam-packed issue of MAD XL contains the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers' Choice picks, and other fun features!
FC/B&W, 96 pg. Magazine Format $4.99
THE MAD BATHROOM COMPANION VOL. 4 TP
Written and illustrated by “The Usual Gang of Idiots;” cover by Mark Fredrickson
In stores June 16. The MAD Bathroom Companion — the Gushing Fourth Edition — is flush with classic material written and illustrated by “The Usual Gang of Idiots.” After three self-defecating books, many thought we couldn’t go any more — but we pushed on! This hot new release from MAD will have you laughing so hard you won’t be able to hold it in! For more information, see the feature article.
B&W, 288 pg. Trade Paperback (5 1/2" x 7 3/4") $9.95
THE MAD BATHROOM COMPANION: TURD IN A SERIES TP — relist
Written and illustrated by the Usual Gang of Idiots
In stores June 16. Reoffered to coincide with THE MAD BATHROOM COMPANION: VOL. 4 TP! For this 288-page black-and-white softcover collection, “The Usual Gang of Idiots” has plumbed the depths of comedy to deliver more classic material! Featuring an introduction by comedian Gibert Gottfried, you can’t afford to miss this!
B&W, 288 pg. Trade Paperback (5 1/2" x 7 3/4") $9.95
