CROSSGEN FEB. 2004
On Sale 2/4
EL CAZADOR #5
MYSTIC Vol. 6
WAY OF THE RAT #22
On Sale 2/11
NEGATION #27
SOJOURN #32
SOJOURN Vol. 5
On Sale 2/18
KISS KISS, BANG BANG #2
ROUTE 666 #21
ROUTE 666 Vol. 2
On Sale 2/25
ABADAZAD #3
BRATH #13
LADY DEATH: THE WILD HUNT #1
BRIAN PULIDO’S LADY DEATH: THE WILD HUNT #1
Written By Brian Pulido
Penciled By Jim Cheung
A new adventure begins – drawn by superstar Jim Cheung! The Medieval Tale jumps ahead a full year – and everything has changed! The Eldritch rule Europe! Deadly magic “craters” pockmark the landscape! In a last ditch effort to save humanity, Lady Death – strengthened by new armor – leads the underground resistance! Surrounded by allies who were once enemies, Hope now fights enemies who were once allies! Who has lived? Who has died? Expect the unexpected as Brian Pulido and Jim Cheung turn everything upside down and invite veteran and new readers alike to join the year-long celebration of Lady Death’s 10th Anniversary! Brian Pulido says: “Taking a cue from the TV series 24, our MEDIEVAL TALE jumps ahead a full year, jacking up the stakes even higher. New fans can jump on board without having read any other issues, while loyal readers of the series will have all their questions answered as their favorite characters take on new roles…and new menaces!”
32 pgs, on sale Feb. 25 $2.95
ABADAZAD #3
Written By J.M. DeMatteis
Penciled By Mike Ploog
Attack of the Rocket Heads! It’s the stupid vs. the inept as the Lanky Man’s Rocket Heads bombard the City of Inconceivable and the Knights of Abadazad! Can Sir Plus, Sir Prize, Sir Real, Sir Round and Sir Repetitious stop them? Don’t bet on it! “Grand fantasy”! -Wizard
32 pgs, on sale Feb. 25 $2.95
BRATH #13
Written By Chuck Dixon
Penciled By Andrea Di Vito
Beautiful vengeance! They betrayed her husband, burned her home and kidnapped her son. Now, pushed too far, Tani exacts revenge!
32 pgs, on sale Feb. 25 $2.95
EL CAZADOR #5
Written By Chuck Dixon
Penciled By Steve Epting
The secret of Serpenthead Cay! Where is Blackjack Tom…and what is the villainous rogue’s connection to the fabled island of treasure known as Serpenthead Cay? Plus: who is helping Redhand Harry track Captain Sin and El Cazador? “Packed with costumes, sailing ships, and action, action, action!” –Comics Buyers’ Guide
32 pgs, on sale Feb. 4 $2.95
KISS KISS, BANG BANG #2
Written By Tony Bedard
Penciled By Mike Perkins
The sexy ’60s spy series continues! Who is Lazarus Bale, and what is his connection to the international crime cartel known only as AXIS? Those are the questions that Stephanie Shelley, the U.K.’s brightest new secret agent, must answer. Unfortunately, she also has to keep super spy Charles Basildon from getting her killed…or getting in her pants!
32 pgs, on sale Feb. 18 $2.95
MYSTIC Vol. 6: THE MATHEMAGICIAN
Written By Tony Bedard
Penciled By Aaron Lopresti
A new volume starring the sexy sorceress! What is the Geometer Guild – and how can Giselle defeat a foe powered by cold, hard mathematics? Collecting MYSTIC #33 - #38!
160 pgs, graphic novel, on sale Feb. 4 $15.95
NEGATION #27
Written By Tony Bedard
Penciled By Paul Pelletier
Prelude to war! First, Obregon Kaine learns a huge secret that blows the lid off the Sigil-Bearer vs. Negation Empire conflict! Then, Komptin – the baddest mutha in both universes – does the unthinkable in his quest to get his hands on Kaine! The cosmic collision is almost here…and this issue throws you headfirst into the big battle! “Mixes superheroics into sci-fi to great effect. Try it…you’ll like it!” –Comics International
32 pgs, full color, on sale Feb. 11 $2.95
ROUTE 666 #21
Written By Tony Bedard
Penciled By Karl Moline
Better red…or dead? The Cold War gets hellishly hot when the demonic forces of Perdition overrun the communist state of Rodinia! Deep behind enemy lines, can Cassie and Cisco escape the dreaded headquarters of the secret police? “A successful mix of horror and humor!” –Publishers Weekly
32 pgs, on sale Feb. 18 $2.95
ROUTE 666
TRAVELER VOL. 1:
HIGHWAY TO HORROR
Written By Tony Bedard
Penciled By Karl Moline
A new portable & affordable volume! Been hearing about this critically acclaimed series, but didn’t know where to start? Now – for a nice price that won’t wallop your wallet – you can meet Cassie Starkweather, psychic hero…or psycho killer! Collecting ROUTE 666 #1 - #6!
160 pgs, on sale Feb. 18 $9.95
SOJOURN #32
Written By Ian Edginton
Penciled By Greg Land
Frozen fury! In the snowy wastes of Skarnhime, can Arwyn, Gareth and Cassidy defeat an ancient, bloodthirsty evil that preys on man and troll alike? “This book is only getting better!” –SilverBulletComicBooks.com
32 pgs, on sale Feb. 11 $2.95
SOJOURN Vol. 5:
THE SORCERER’S TALE
Written By Ian Edginton
Penciled By Greg Land
A new volume of the fan-favorite fantasy! From the burning desert sands to the wild ocean seas, our terrific trio journeys around the fantastic Five Lands as new writer Ian Edginton arrives! Collecting SOJOURN #25 - #30!
160 pgs, graphic novel, on sale Feb. 11 $15.95
WAY OF THE RAT #22
Written By Chuck Dixon
Penciled By Luke Ross
It’s monkey mania when Po Po grabs the spotlight! With Boon trapped in the endless treasure cave with a man-eating monster, only the monkey mentor can escape to save the day… but once he’s free, will he follow through? Is this Po Po’s finest hour, or his best opportunity to be rid of Boon forever? This is it, the all-monkey issue!
32 pgs, on sale Feb. 4 $2.95