THE BATMAN STRIKES! #16
Written by Bill Matheny
Art and cover by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
The Joker’s taking the Batmobile for a joyride through Gotham City! Batman’s going to have his hands full when the Clown Prince of Crime takes over the rules of the road.
On sale Dec 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #16
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong
Cover by Barberi
It's Christmas with the Justice League! Supergirl, Atom Smasher and some of the team's younger members have monitor duty over the holiday, but their night might not be so silent when Girder breaks out of Iron Heights Penitentiary!
On sale Dec 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
TEEN TITANS GO! #26
Written by J. Torres
Art by Mike Norton & Lary Stucker
Cover by Sean Galloway
Lights...Camera....Action! Beast Boy is bit by the acting bug and goes to Tinseltown to make a movie just as the HIVE 5 show up in Jump City to cause trouble for the Titans. How will the others fare when it's four against five?
On sale Dec 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
MAD #461
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
It’s the holiday season, and there’s no better way to keep the yule log going than with a brand-spankin’ new issue of MAD!
On sale Dec 7 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US
MAD CLASSICS #4
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
A jam-packed new issue of MAD CLASSICS, featuring the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader’s Choice picks, and much more!
On sale Dec 14 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #16
Written by Scott Cunningham, Dean Haspiel and Bill Messner-Loebs
Art by Robert Pope, Phil Moy, John Delaney, and Matthew I. Jenkins
Cover by Pope
Why is Dexter’s lawn so crabby? Find out how he drove the grass wild! Plus, Grim and Mandy are not surprised to find out Billy is the perfect target for hypnotization!
On sale Dec 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #69
Written by John Rozum
Art by Ricardo Garcia-Fuentes & Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Phil Moy
The Girls are challenged to a contest of cosmic consequences: monster tiddlywinks! Final issue.
On sale Dec 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
LOONEY TUNES #133
Written by Frank Strom, Robbie Busch and Earl Kress
Art by Dave Alvarez, Neal Sternecky, Mike DeCarlo, Scott McRae, Ruben Torreiro and Pablo Zamboni
Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo.
Pete Puma just wants to relax around his homestead, but Yosemite Sam has more sinister plans in mind. Plus, Duck Dodgers as a hero! An adventurer! And…a robot?
On sale Dec 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
SCOOBY-DOO #103
Written by John Rozum
Art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope, Leo Batic, Pablo Zamboni
and Horacio Ottolini
Cover by Joe Staton
It’s a rumble in the jungle as the Mystery, Inc. gang travels to South America to solve a case involving a giant Lizard Creature! And if that’s not enough, the gang faces off against a Creepy Voodoo Doll and the freaky Phantom Farmer! Jinkies!
On sale Dec 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 12 TP
Written by Wendy & Richard Pini
Art and new cover by Wendy Pini
The saga continues in this volume collecting ElfQuest: Kings of the Broken Wheel #8-11. Suntop and Ember have been kidnapped by Rayek and taken into the mists of time. Ten thousand years in the future, the travelers will reappear. But by then mortal Wolfriders will be long dead!
On sale Dec 28 • 7.362" x 5" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 11 TP
Written by Wendy & Richard Pini
Art and new cover by Wendy Pini
Reoffered to coincide with ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 12, this volume collects ElfQuest: Kings of the Broken Wheel #5-7. Rayek has taken Leetah, Suntop and Ember where no one may follow: into the mists of time itself!
On sale Dec 28 • 7.362" x 5" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • Relist
THE BEST OF THE SPIRIT TP
Written by Will Eisner
Art and cover by Eisner
DC Comics is proud to present its first-ever collection celebrating the greatest stories by comics mastermind Will Eisner starring one of the most indelible characters ever created: The Spirit! THE BEST OF THE SPIRIT reprints 22 Spirit sections from 1940-1950, featuring famous first appearances, classic confrontations, human interest tales, and all those magnificent splash pages!
Eisner's blue-suit-clad, fedora-wearing crimefighter starred in hundreds of newspaper adventure stories that thrilled readers with Eisner's groundbreaking style. Eisner was a master of utilizing the comics format to its greatest strengths, and his Spirit stories are some of his finest examples!
This volume also features an introduction by New York Times best-selling novelist
Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN).
On sale December 14 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US
MOON CHILD VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by Shimizu Reiko
CMX. Will a half-mermaid, half-human girl bring an end to the feud between humanity and the mer-people — or bring about the destruction of all life on Earth? As a merman named Shona is returning to his birthplace to spawn, he meets a young human, Jimmy, who suffers from amnesia. Together, Jimmy and Shona set off to find the missing girl. Will they be able to avert a mysterious prophecy, or will finding the secret of Jimmy’s identity delay them enough to set Earth on the path to destruction?
On sale December 21 • 5" x 7.375" • 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
CHIKYU MISAKI VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Iwahara Yuji
CMX. Misaki and Sanae thought it would be easy to conceal their shape-shifting friend Neo in the small village of Hohoro. But more and more people are arriving, seeking explanations. Asai Tokuko has come looking for her kidnappers, Fujikawa Reiko is looking for lost gold, and a mysterious gunman is determined to keep some questions unanswered!
On sale December 14 • 5" x 7.375" • 196 pg, B&W, $9.99 US •†TEEN
PIECES OF A SPIRAL VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Tachibana Kaimu
CMX. Okino (Sakuya) agrees to join Ruki in the arduous search for Imaizumi (Wakyu)! As they cross the barrier between realities, they find themselves in the ancient village where they spent their previous lives studying under their great master Bishu. They observe as Sakuya’s farming village loses more and more of its crops to a demonic disease, but Bishu intercedes to eliminate the evil. Meanwhile, Imaizumi observes his own previous life as Wakyu, and how the death of a relative led him to become Bishu’s disciple.
On sale December 7 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Takanashi Mitsuba
CMX. Kayano and Takeru are finally dating, but a troublemaking pretty-boy named Yuzu might ruin everything! Not only has this menace confessed his love, he has also threatened to hurt Takeru if Kayano doesn’t reciprocate his feelings. To make matters worse, there's a theft at school, and Takeru is the main suspect. Kayano’s new boyfriend can't be guilty, can he?
On sale December 28 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US •†TEEN
MONSTER COLLECTION VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Itoh Sei
Original concept by Yasuda Hitoshi/Group SNE
CMX. Kasche is being held captive on mysterious Spiral Island, resting place of the Encyclopedia Verum. It also happens to be one giant anthill, home to the frightening and lethal Crimson Ants! Cuervo and Nastasha have come to rescue their fearless leader but must make a hard choice: Will they exchange the Guardian of Knowledge for her life and doom mankind? Or will the ditzy young summoner’s love and friendship give them strength to fight?
On sale December 14 • 5" x 7.375" • 170 pg, B&W, $9.99 US MATURE READERS
SEIMADEN VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Higuri You
CMX. While weakened by the air of the human world, demon king Laures is taken prisoner! His most trusted servant seeks to destroy Hilda in a misguided act of loyalty, while Zardi and the Count deliberate on the demon king's ultimate fate. In the meantime, Roddrick has his own demons to face, as he has earned the wrath of his presumed protector. Love for the same woman threatens both, but can they stay blinded by Cupid’s arrow for much longer?
On sale December 28 • 5" x 7.375" • 180 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
TENJHO TENGE VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Oh! great
CMX. The mystery at school heats up as someone — or something — hunts down members of the Katana Club.
Could a Juken Club member be responsible for these brutal attacks? Retailers please note: This title has been edited for U.S. release.
On sale December 21 • 5" x 7.375" • 232 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
CAPTAIN ATOM: ARMAGEDDON #3
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope
Cover by Camuncoli & Gabriele Del’Otto
With nowhere to go and no one to turn to, Captain Atom looks for help from the U.S. government. Surely the President of the United States does not fear super-powered beings! Will Nikola be able to help him before the Wildcats attack? And, most urgently, before the Void shard within him begins a devastating chain reaction? Don’t miss the third chapter of the cataclysmic series!
On sale December 14 • 3 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DANGER GIRL: BACK IN BLACK #2
Written by Andy Hartnell
Art and cover by Nick Bradshaw
Fire up your chopper and join Danger Girls Abbey Chase and Sydney Savage as they continue their quest for a mysterious Native American artifact! This action-packed issue finds sexy newcomer Ruby joining the DG road trip. But is she really the “rebel with a cause” she claims to be? Or will her bond with the girls take a turn for the worse? And what's the deadly secret that forces Secret Agent Zero to get involved? With so many questions, only one thing’s for certain – this Danger Girl adventure is heating up faster than a bikini model on a custom V-twin!
On sale December 14 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
EX MACHINA #18
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister
Cover by Harris
The multiple Eisner Award-winning series continues with Part 2 of the incendiary tale “March to War!” After a shocking tragedy strikes an Iraq War protest in downtown Manhattan, former superhero and current New York City Mayor Mitchell Hundred is forced to choose between the liberty of his constituents and the security of his city.
On sale December 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE AUTHORITY: THE MAGNIFICENT KEVIN #5
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Carlos Ezquerra
Cover by Glenn Fabry
The shocking miniseries concludes! After the harrowing events of last issue, Kev must come to terms with the consequences of his actions and what they mean for his new life. But first, he must help the Authority overcome one of their greatest foes!
On sale Dec 14 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers
MAJESTIC #12
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art and cover by Neil Googe
Series artist Neil Googe returns in an issue guest-starring Zealot, Spartan and Savant! Emissaries of the Kherubim Shapers Guild, led by Majestic's old comrade in arms Javen, arrive on Earth with an urgent agenda...to prevent civil war on the homeworld. But other forces are in play, including one that could be a match for the mighty Majestic.
On sale Dec 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MAJESTIC: WHILE YOU WERE OUT TP
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Neil Googe, Juan Santacruz and Trevor Scott
Cover by Ed McGuinness
Witness Majestic’s triumphant return to the WildStorm Universe in this trade paperback collecting the first seven issues of the acclaimed new series! When DCU mainstay Superman helps him return home, Majestic is faced with the biggest — and most chilling — mystery of his life!
On sale Dec 14 • 168 pg, FC, $12.99 US
MAJESTIC: STRANGE NEW VISITOR TP
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Karl Kerschl
Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines
Reoffered to coincide with MAJESTIC: WHILE YOU WERE OUT, this volume collects the "Strange New Visitor" storyline from ACTION COMICS #811, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #624, SUPERMAN #201 as well as the
4-issue miniseries that returned the Kheran warrior to the WildStorm Universe!
On sale Dec 14 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US • RELIST
ROBOTECH: PRELUDE TO THE SHADOW CHRONICLES #4
Written by Tommy Yune, John Waltrip & Jason Waltrip
Art and cover by Omar Dogan
An audacious invasion gains the upper hand for the Robotech Expedition. But with mysterious Invid technology still in General Edwards's grasp, will the clash explode into an outright civil war? Secrets that have driven a wedge between Rick Hunter and Edwards for an entire generation are finally revealed!
On sale Dec 21 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US
SILENT DRAGON #6
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan
Cover by Yu
The blood-soaked series finale! Tokyo is on fire and revolution is in the streets. Reizo confronts his former Lord Hideaki in a battle for the ages! But can there truly be a winner as their beloved country is consumed by civil war? And can Takara's love guide Reizo through this dark time?
On sale Dec 28 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEAM ZERO #1
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Sandra Hope
Acclaimed writer Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING, ROBIN) revisits the Team he helped create and enlists super-star artists Doug Mahnke (BATMAN, JLA) & Sandra Hope (INFINITE CRISIS covers, DANGER GIRL) for a 6-issue tale of heroism and bloodshed.
The year is 1945. In the twilight of World War II, a clash of ideologies leads to a colder, more sinister conflict. And the first battle of this new World War will be fought on the eastern frontier of Germany by a band of seven American commandos.
Codename Deathblow has been assigned a mission of dire importance to the future of American national security: reach German test labs in Peenemunde, Germany before the Soviets can, and evacuate all personnel. Step one: gather the Team!
In the epic tradition of the original Team Seven and such films as The Dirty Dozen and Saving Private Ryan comes a blood-and-guts tale set in the waning days of World War II.
On sale December 7 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE WINTER MEN #5
Written by Brett Lewis
Art and cover by John Paul Leon
It’s the holiday season and Kris and Nina must attend Zuko’s Christmas party. Too bad the Boy Scouts decide to spoil the festivities by attacking and killing most of Zuko’s men. Drost turns to the Siberian for help, but will even he make a difference?
On sale Dec 14 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
WRAITHBORN #4
Written by Marcia Chen & Joe Benitez
Art and cover by Benitez & Joe Weems
The calm before the storm! After the traumatic events of last issue, Melanie begins to realize she’s involved in something she doesn’t understand — something dangerous — and she needs help. But who can she turn to? Meanwhile, Brijit and Kiara each plot their next moves in the race to obtain the power of the Wraithborn.
On sale Dec 21 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WILDCATS: NEMESIS #4
Written by Robbie Morrison
Art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues
and Matt “Batt” Banning
Cover by Caldwell & Banning
The Wildcats capture Nemesis and subject her to a harsh interrogation, unaware that they will soon become the target of even deadlier forces! And in ancient Greece, Nemesis engages in the vicious duel that will mark her as a traitor and set her upon a blood-soaked, millennia-spanning quest...
On sale December 14 • 4 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WILDSIDERZ #3
Written by J. Scott Campbell & Andy Hartnell
Art and covers by Campbell
The thrilling miniseries by fan-favorite creators J. Scott Campbell & Andy Hartnell continues! Will the Wildsiderz finally learn to work together, or will the villainous plans of Dr. Spydre break them apart? In order to retrieve their powers, Styler hatches a plan that forces Zak into a dangerously close encounter with Emily. But is Styler’s heroic intent what it seems, or is he after something more personal than powers? Either way, the Wildsiderz will have to keep their emotions in check as Dr. Spydre turns their high school formal into an affair they'll never forget! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Campbell in approximately 50/50 ratio.
On sale December 7 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US
TOM STRONG #36
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story
It’s “Tom Strong at the End of the World” as Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse reunite for one final, breathtaking story! The events of the last several issues of PROMETHEA are recalled as our hero — and special guest stars Jack B. Quick, Greyshirt, Splash Brannigan, The Cobweb, Jonni Future, and many others — discover what happens when the world comes to an end. But that's all small potatoes compared to the really big news revealed within these pages! Final issue.
On sale December 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TOMORROW STORIES SPECIAL #2
Written by Alan Moore & Steve Moore
Art by Rick Veitch, Eric Shanower, Jim Baikie and Cameron Stewart
Cover by Gene Ha
ABC. Four fantastical stories set in a world of whimsy and charm by some of comics’ top creators! The America’s Best team leads the way to the future, The First American and U.S. Angel show us the way to a better life, and Little Margie takes a walk down memory lane. Plus, the rollicking conclusion of a 2-part Jonni Future story!
On sale Dec 28 • 64 pg, FC, $6.99 US
TOM STRONG BOOK FOUR SC
Written by Alan Moore, Peter Hogan and Geoff Johns
Art by Jerry Ordway, Chris Sprouse, John Paul Leon and Karl Story
Cover by Sprouse & Jose Villarrubia
ABC. The fourth amazing collection of Tom Strong in softcover for the first time, collecting issues #20-25 of the acclaimed series! Witness the introduction of a newly discovered Strong family member, Tom Strong's best pal and more!
On sale Dec 21 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US
TOM STRONG BOOK THREE SC
Written by Alan Moore and Leah Moore
Art by Chris Sprouse, Karl Story, Leah Moore, Howard Chaykin and
Shawn McManus Cover by Sprouse & Jose Villarrubia
ABC. Reoffered to coincide with TOM STRONG BOOK FOUR, this volume collects issues #15-19. Val Var Garm kidnaps Tesla Strong, but even if Tom and Dhalua rescue their daughter, they might still lose her — to a new boyfriend! Plus, a look back at some of Tom’s classic adventures!
On sale Dec 21 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US • RELIST
TOP 10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT #5
Written by Paul DiFilippo
Art and cover by Jerry Ordway
ABC. The final chapter brings Hell to Neopolis! The Hell Ditch Pilgrim is sweeping over the city and no one can stand in his path to prevent total destruction. Now, in this time of despair, real heroes step forward; real heroes who make ultimate sacrifices!
On sale Dec 21 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
100 BULLETS #67
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
After the heartbreaking death of Mr. Shepherd, Dizzy and Wylie continue their road trip through the southwest. However, with Dizzy now activated, she has only one thing on her mind: revenge.
On sale Dec 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES #44
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha
Cover by James Jean
Part 3 of the 4-part “Arabian Nights (and Days).” The all-powerful d’jinn is loose and has been ordered to destroy most of Fabletown unless Prince Charming can think of a way to undo what the d’jinn’s master has wished. Unfortunately, there’s no way to take back wishes once spoken.
On sale Dec 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES VOL. 6: HOMELANDS TP
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha,
David Hahn, Lan Medina and Dan Green Cover by James Jean
Collecting issues #34-41 of writer Bill Willingham's Eisner Award-winning creation, HOMELANDS follows Boy Blue on a mission of revenge as he uncovers the Adversary's true identity! Plus, the 2-part story of Jack's adventures in Hollywood and the one-shot story of Mowgli's return to Fabletown.
On sale Dec 28• 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
FABLES VOL. 5: MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS TP
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha,
Craig Hamilton & P. Craig Russell
Cover by James Jean
Reoffered to coincide with FABLES VOL. 6: HOMELANDS, this volume collects FABLES #19-21, #23-27 and Fables: The Last Castle.
On sale Dec 28 • 240 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST
DMZ #2
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Wood & Riccardo Burchielli
Cover by Wood
The hot new series from indie comics icon Brian Wood (Demo, Channel Zero, GLOBAL FREQUENCY) and up-and-coming Italian artist Riccardo Burchielli (John Doe) continues. With the horrors of the previous day’s events still resonating in his head, Zee takes Matty on a walking tour of war-torn Manhattan, where he sees both the tragedy and triumph of daily life in the DMZ. However, the experience is short-lived as Matty gets his first news “scoop” — one that may ultimately silence this rogue reporter.
On sale December 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
HELLBLAZER #215
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Tim Bradstreet
Critically acclaimed writer Mike Carey concludes his three-year Hellblazer run with a tale that leaves John Constantine ready to construct a new life after literally torching the debris of his old one. But he's got one last trick to play, and he's chosen the magicians of London's Tate Club to be his ill-fated audience.
On sale December 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS
LOVELESS #3
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin
The compelling western tale by acclaimed writer Brian Azzarello and artist Marcelo Frusin continues. Not content to sit complacently while the world around him tries to destroy him, Wes Cutter decides to go on the offensive and heads into the town of Blackwater to start some trouble. But with a target on his back and plenty of folks taking aim at it, will Wes be able to make it back home in one piece?
On sale December 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
THE LOSERS #31
Written by Andy Diggle
Art and cover by Jock
“Endgame” continues. As the Losers reel from the devastating toll suffered last issue, Max’s origin and his ties to the CIA are finally revealed. But just as the team and Max are playing with all their cards on the table, one final twist awaits to threaten them all.
On sale Dec 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
LUCIFER #69
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly
Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
In the explosive finale of the 6-part "Morningstar," Lucifer and Elaine aim to save the two Creations by redefining the rules on which the whole of existence is based. But the effort as well as the price will be terrible.
On sale Dec 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS
SWAMP THING: SPONTANEOUS GENERATION TP
Written by Rick Veitch
Art by Veitch & Alfredo Alcala
Cover by John Totleben
Rick Veitch continues his run on the series that helped lay the foundation for the Vertigo line in this new trade paperback collecting SWAMP THING #71-76 . Swamp Thing must find a way to allow himself and his heir to coexist in this world. The solution that presents itself after repeated failures comes as a surprise to everyone, especially John Constantine, who is about to become an unlikely father.
On sale Dec 21 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS
Y: THE LAST MAN #40
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Goran Sudzuka & JosÈ Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
It’s been months since Yorick Brown left the United States, but in this special stand-alone issue, we revisit the many women the last man has left behind — as well as a stunning development that will no doubt send shock waves through the unmanned world!
On sale Dec 7• 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
SWAMP THING #22
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Enrique Breccia
Cover by Eric Powell
Part 2 of the 4-part “The Bleeding Raconteur,” featuring a stunning cover by Eisner-Award winner Eric Powell (The Goon, ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL). Swamp Thing’s emotional reunion with Abigail ends with a shock that even Earth’s Elemental could never have anticipated. In a bizarre twist of fate, these shattering events may put Swamp Thing on the path to piecing together his broken soul — and recovering his awesome powers.
On sale December 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
TESTAMENT #1
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art and cover by Liam Sharp
“Rushkoff and Sharp unveil the new face of dissent.
Make no mistake, the Greatest Story Ever Told continues here.”
– Grant Morrison
“Douglas Rushkoff is one of the great thinkers — and writers — of our time!”
– Timothy Leary
From the imagination of best-selling author Douglas Rushkoff (Coercion, Club Zero-G), one of the most iconoclastic and acclaimed minds of our era, comes a series that exposes the "real" Bible as it was actually written, and reveals how its mythic tales are repeated today.
Grad student Jake Stern leads an underground band of renegades who use any means necessary to combat the frightening threats to freedom that permeate the world of TESTAMENT — a world very much like our own. They employ technology, alchemy, media hacking and mysticism, discovering a modern threat that has its roots in ancient stories destined to recur in the modern age.
With intricate, darkly detailed art by Liam Sharp (THE POSSESSED), TESTAMENT takes place in an unapologetically uncensored Biblical universe, chronicling the grim confrontations between humans and their angry gods. Those horrifying encounters full of murder, magic, monsters, sex and sacrifice, echo the forces at work beneath the surface of today’s high-tech and highly ideological conflicts.
In a story as thrilling as it is sure to be controversial, Jake must overcome romantic, psychic, supernatural and epic obstacles on his way to uncovering the reality behind an eternal story in which he, and all of us, are trapped.
On sale December 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
VIMANARAMA TP
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and new cover by Philip Bond
From the fertile mind and nimble fingers of writer Grant Morrison and artist Philip Bond comes the latest in multiculturalist spectacle! Color, song and cosmic violence collide in VIMANARAMA, collecting the 3-issue Vertigo miniseries that fuses East and West together into a transcendental delight of romance and danger.
Feel the Earth tremble as 19-year-old grocer's son Ali and his beautiful arranged bride Sofia accidentally unleash an ancient race of unimaginable evil from beneath Bradford, England, then summon the equally powerful Prince Ben Rama and his Ultrahadeen to do battle against them. Shudder as Ben Rama reveals his love for Sofia, the reincarnation of his immortal soul mate, only to lose all his power at her hesitation. And thrill to the final battle between good and evil, played out over the ancient land of Atlantis together with the consummation of the ultimate end-of-the-world love story. All this and more awaits you in VIMANARAMA, the best of all worlds!
On sale December 7 • 104 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS
WE3 TP
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Frank Quitely
Reoffered to coincide with VIMANARAMA TP, this volume collects the critically acclaimed and heart-wrenching 3-issue miniseries that follows a genetically engineered dog, cat and rabbit as they try to escape the military minds that wish to use them as weapons.
On sale Dec 21 • 104 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST
SEAGUY TP
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Cameron Stewart
Reoffered to coincide with VIMANARAMA TP, this volume collects the 3-issue miniseries that follows the strange adventure of would-be hero Seaguy and his faithful companion Chubby Da Choona as they try to decipher the mystery of Xoo — a ubiquitous new food that seems to have evolved into a brand-new conscious lifeform!
On sale Dec 21 • 104 pg, FC, $9.95 US • MATURE READERS • RELIST
