MAPS E-MAIL HISTORY SOFTWARE FEEDBACK BOOKCLUB		Willow Glen: 2050 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, CA. 95125 (408) 266-1103 hours: 11-7 | wednesday 12-8 | sunday 11-5 | map rss feed 28 DAYS LATER #13 "(W) Michael Alan Nelson (A) Declan Shalvey When you're on the run at the end of the world you've got more than your pursuers on your mind. Hunger burns inside you, the kind that drives a person mad. Selena, Clint, and Derrick are on the lookout for supplies while The Infected and military track them down! Covers by Sean Phillips and Declan Shalvey." 7 PSYCHOPATHS #3 "(W) Fabien Vehlmann (A/C) Sean Phillips The stunning conclusion to the thrilling series! 7 men, 1 impossible mission - assassinate Hitler! With World War II in full swing, there's only one-way to draw the war to a quick end: kill Hitler. But who would be insane enough to try? Joshua Goldschmidt knows just the men to do it. Insane? Psychotic? Mad? Call them what you will, but the Seven Psychopaths are now the only hope the world has!" ABE SAPIEN ABYSSAL PLAIN #2 (OF 2) "ABE SAPIEN: THE ABYSSAL PLAIN #2 (of 2) Mike Mignola (W), John Arcudi (W), Peter Snejbjerg (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Dave Johnson (Cover) On sale July28 FC, 32 pages $3.50 Miniseries A cold-war nightmare is about to erupt on a ship carrying ancient relics protected by the dead. Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi, and featuring the chilling artwork of Peter Snejbjerg (B.P.R.D.: War on Frogs, Starman), The Abyssal Plain explores another early Abe solo adventure, in the spirit of Abe Sapien: The Drowning and Abe Sapien: The Haunted Boy. " ACTION COMICS #891 "Written by PAUL CORNELL Art by PETE WOODS Cover by DAVID FINCH & JOE WEEMS When Lex Luthor finally regained control of LexCorp, he thought he had everything he wanted. But in BLACKEST NIGHT, he briefly became an Orange Lantern and got a taste of true power. Now he'll do anything - anything - to get that power back. Buckle in for a greatest hits tour of the DCU's most wanted as Lex Luthor begins an epic quest for power, all brought to you by new ongoing writer Paul Cornell (Dr. Who, Captain Britain and MI-13) and artist Pete Woods (WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON), with covers by David Finch (BRIGHTEST DAY, Ultimatum)! On sale JULY 28 40 pg, FC $3.99 US" AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS BLACK CAT #2 (OF 4) "Written by JEN VAN METER Penciled by JAVIER PULIDO Cover by AMANDA CONNER With Spider-Man ensnared in The Grim Hunt, it's up to Black Cat to find and rescue the people she cares about, and to find out just who's after her and her loved ones! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99" AMERICAN VAMPIRE #5 (MR) "MATURE READERS Written by SCOTT SNYDER & STEPHEN KING Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE 1:25 variant cover by PAUL POPE It all comes down to this: revenge. It's payback time, as fledgling vampire Pearl Jones finally confronts the vicious Hollywood coven that left her for dead, and Will Bunting reveals the final, shocking chapter in the saga of James Book and his deadliest adversary, American vampire Skinner Sweet. Be there for the unforgettable, double conclusion to the first arc of AMERICAN VAMPIRE. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JULY 21 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US " AMORY WARS KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH 3 #3 "(W) Claudio Sanchez, Peter David (A) Chris Burnham The underwater battle to end all underwater battles is here! The rebellion's greatest ship, the Grail Arbor, is back and taking on the Red Army, no holds-barred! An epic fight worthy of an epic tale from Coheed & Cambria mastermind Claudio Sanchez and comics legend Peter David!" ANGEL #35 "Sometimes being a 'chosen' one really sucks. Which is something Connor is about to find out when his little band of merry demon warrior women decide L.A. really needs to clean up its act. No human or supernatural thingie is safe from their swords. And not even Angel knows how to get them out of this mess." ANITA BLAKE CIRCUS OF DAMNED CHARMER #3 (OF 5) (MR) "Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON & JESSICA RUFFNER Penciled by RON LIM Cover by BRETT BOOTH Sex and sin come Anita Blake's way as the animator's investigation into a vampire serial killer continues. But competing with the devastatingly beautiful Jean-Claude for Blake's attentions is the mercurial Richard. If there's anyway that Anita's life could become more complicated, this seductive newcomer is it… 32 PGS./Mature Content …$3.99" ARCHIE DIGEST #266 "(W/A) Various Jughead not napping for two whole days? Reggie passing a mirror without looking at his reflection? These and other unbelievable stories are unveiled as the gang chats it up on the hot summer beach. Then, it's the first day of summer, and Archie is up to his elbows in yard work! Is there a light at the end of the hedge trimmer? Plus, classic tales, puzzles, pin-ups, and more!" ARTIFACTS #1 (OF 13) CHRISTOPHER CVR B "(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Top Cow's Finest, John Tyler Christopher, Dale Keown The Event FIVE Years in the Making! Thirteen mystical Artifacts, including the Witchblade, the Darkness and others, guide the fate of the Top Cow Universe. For centuries, it's been whispered that bringing together all 13 Artifacts would herald mankind's destruction. But a mysterious figure has been manipulating events, laying plans to put Armageddon into motion. The final phase begins here, with the abduction of Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado. What ensues will remake the entirety of the Top Cow Universe, from the Witchblade and the Darkness, to the Angelus, Magdalena, and even Cyberforce. Artifacts #1 is the perfect place for faithful readers to see their loyalty pay off, and for new readers to experience the Top Cow universe. From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and Top Cow superstar artist Michael Broussard (The Darkness) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a jam piece cover by Broussard, Marc Silvestri, Stjepan Sejic, Sheldon Mitchell, and Nelson Blake II, as well as a variant cover series featuring each of the 13 Artifact bearers by John Tyler Christopher (Witchblade), and a special first-issue cover by Dale Keown (The Darkness/Pitt). Also kicking off with issue #1 is the the Top Cow Origins series of backups written by Marz and drawn by a superstar collection of artists. This issue: Witchblade, by Marc Silvestri." ARTIFACTS #1 (OF 13) JAM CVR A "The Event FIVE Years in the Making! Thirteen mystical Artifacts, including the Witchblade, the Darkness and others, guide the fate of the Top Cow Universe. For centuries, it's been whispered that bringing together all 13 Artifacts would herald mankind's destruction. But a mysterious figure has been manipulating events, laying plans to put Armageddon into motion. The final phase begins here, with the abduction of Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado. What ensues will remake the entirety of the Top Cow Universe, from the Witchblade and the Darkness, to the Angelus, Magdalena, and even Cyberforce. Artifacts #1 is the perfect place for faithful readers to see their loyalty pay off, and for new readers to experience the Top Cow universe. From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and Top Cow superstar artist Michael Broussard (The Darkness) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a jam piece cover by Broussard, Marc Silvestri, Stjepan Sejic, Sheldon Mitchell, and Nelson Blake II, as well as a variant cover series featuring each of the 13 Artifact bearers by John Tyler Christopher (Witchblade), and a special first-issue cover by Dale Keown (The Darkness/Pitt). Also kicking off with issue #1 is the the Top Cow Origins series of backups written by Marz and drawn by a superstar collection of artists. This issue: Witchblade, by Marc Silvestri." ARTIFACTS #1 (OF 13) KEOWN CVR C "(W) Ron Marz (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Top Cow's Finest, John Tyler Christopher, Dale Keown The Event FIVE Years in the Making! Thirteen mystical Artifacts, including the Witchblade, the Darkness and others, guide the fate of the Top Cow Universe. For centuries, it's been whispered that bringing together all 13 Artifacts would herald mankind's destruction. But a mysterious figure has been manipulating events, laying plans to put Armageddon into motion. The final phase begins here, with the abduction of Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado. What ensues will remake the entirety of the Top Cow Universe, from the Witchblade and the Darkness, to the Angelus, Magdalena, and even Cyberforce. Artifacts #1 is the perfect place for faithful readers to see their loyalty pay off, and for new readers to experience the Top Cow universe. From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and Top Cow superstar artist Michael Broussard (The Darkness) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a jam piece cover by Broussard, Marc Silvestri, Stjepan Sejic, Sheldon Mitchell, and Nelson Blake II, as well as a variant cover series featuring each of the 13 Artifact bearers by John Tyler Christopher (Witchblade), and a special first-issue cover by Dale Keown (The Darkness/Pitt). Also kicking off with issue #1 is the the Top Cow Origins series of backups written by Marz and drawn by a superstar collection of artists. This issue: Witchblade, by Marc Silvestri." AUTHORITY THE LOST YEAR #11 (OF 12) "Written by KEITH GIFFEN & GRANT MORRISON Written by KEITH GIFFEN Art by BRANDON BADEAUX Cover by GENE HA When The Authority lands in a reality where they encounter themselves as unbelievably bloody fascists, their usually indestructible will gets shaken to the core. Now they're determined to right their doppelgangers' wrongs, no matter what the cost. On sale JULY 21 11 of 12 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" AVP THREE WORLD WAR #5 (OF 6) "ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: THREE WORLD WAR #5 (of 6) Randy Stradley (W), Rick Leonardi (P), Mark Pennington (I), Wes Dzioba (C), and Raymond Swanland (Cover) On sale June 30 FC, 40 pages $3.50 Miniseries Whoever said 'War is Hell' didn't know the half of it. The Colonial Marines and their Predator allies look to take the fight to the enemy Predators and the Alien horde they control-but the daunting numbers of the bug swarm may be more than human and hunter can overcome. Their last hope may lie in the synthetic hands of the android David Sereda, who discovers the enemy's bug hatchery and a secret that may stem the deadly Alien tide-if he can survive long enough to tell the tale! Featuring the creative dream team of original AvP writer Randy Stradley, superstar penciller Rick Leonardi, inker Mark Pennington, colorist Wes Dzioba, and stunning cover artist Raymond Swanland, Aliens vs. Predator: Three World War ties together story threads introduced in the 1989 AvP series and new Aliens and Predator storylines, setting the stage for the most epic AvP brawl ever imagined." BATMAN RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #4 (OF 6) "Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by CAMERON STEWART Cover by ANDY KUBERT 1:25 variant cover by CAMERON STEWART The most anticipated series of 2010 continues! Grant Morrison's can't-miss Batman story rolls on as Bruce Wayne's next stop on his amazing journey through time brings him to the Wild West - but will he escape alive? Artist Cameron Stewart (BATMAN AND ROBIN) joins Morrison to take The Dark Knight on a ride! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JULY 21 4 of 6 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US" BATMAN RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #4 (OF 6) VAR ED "Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by CAMERON STEWART Cover by ANDY KUBERT 1:25 variant cover by CAMERON STEWART The most anticipated series of 2010 continues! Grant Morrison's can't-miss Batman story rolls on as Bruce Wayne's next stop on his amazing journey through time brings him to the Wild West - but will he escape alive? Artist Cameron Stewart (BATMAN AND ROBIN) joins Morrison to take The Dark Knight on a ride! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JULY 21 4 of 6 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US" BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #19 "Written by ADAM SCHLAGMAN Art and cover by CARLO BARBERI It's a black night in Gotham City as Batman teams up with the Green Lantern Corps to stop Cyborg Superman from killing Green Lantern Hal Jordan and taking over the universe! Written by GREEN LANTERN CORPS editor Adam Schlagman! On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" BATMAN WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE CAPED CRUSADER TP "Written by NEIL GAIMAN Art by ANDY KUBERT, SCOTT WILLIAMS, MARK BUCKINGHAM, BERNIE MIREAULT, MATT WAGNER & SIMON BISLEY Cover by ANDY KUBERT New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN) joins a murderer's row of superstar artists in lending his unique touch to the Batman mythos! Spotlighting the story 'Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?,' from BATMAN #686 and DETECTIVE COMICS #853, in which Gaiman joins artist Andy Kubert and inker Scott Williams for a story that shines a new light on the Batman mythos, this title also collects stories from SECRET ORIGINS #36, SECRET ORIGINS SPECIAL #1 and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #2. " BATMAN WIDENING GYRE #6 (OF 6) (RES) "Written by KEVIN SMITH Art by WALTER FLANAGAN Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ 1:25 Variant cover by GENE HA Kevin Smith and Walt Flanagan's Batman tale comes to its startling end! Thanks to Silver St. Cloud, Bruce is trying to learn how to trust people. But Batman is an integral part of who he is, so how can he really trust anyone? Batman even has a run-in with Catwoman because of his relationship with Silver. And when he decides to put all of his trust into someone, will he be rewarded...or punished? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information." BUZZARD #2 (OF 3) "BUZZARD #2 (of 3) Eric Powell (W/A), Kyle Holtz (A), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale July7 FC, 32 pages $3.50 Miniseries When Buzzard enters a mysterious village plagued by an inhuman race of people-snatching savages, he's thrust into confrontation with the beasts and saves a young boy from harm. The grateful villagers invite him into their homes, and suspect they know the nature of his true identity-believing him their savior from a great, evil deity buried in the depths of the forest. Award-winning comics creator Eric Powell explores the twisted life of Buzzard, one of Powell's most beloved and mysterious characters from The Goon, in this highly anticipated three-issue miniseries. o Readers will also delight in the new Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddities short stories-reviving the series from 2005 that paired Eric Powell with artist Kyle Holtz leading up to the new four-issue series launch in September 2010! " CBGB #1 (OF 4) (MR) "(W) Kieron Gillen, Sam Humphries (A) Marc Ellerby, Rog G The most legendary name in alternative music comes to comics! For decades CBGB was the club that broke acts - like The Ramones, Blondie, Misfits, and the Talking Heads - that changed the world! Now BOOM! Town brings comics' best talent to tell stories of love, music, heartbreak, confusion and rebellion! The first issue will rock your world with contributions from Kieron Gillen (Phonogram), Rob G (Couriers), Sam Humphries (MySpace Comics), and Marc Ellerby (Love The Way You Love). Featuring a cover from comics' superstar Jaime Hernandez (Love & Rockets)!" CLASSIC MARVEL FIG COLL MAG #122 CRIMSON DYNAMO (C: 0-1-3) "These fully-authorized, hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Each 3 1/2' figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The accompanying magazine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews. The fabulous characters featured this month are the Crimson Dynamo (#122), the Enchantress (#123), and Gladiator (#124)." CLASSIC MARVEL FIG COLL MAG #125 SUNFIRE (C: 0-1-3) "These fully-authorized, hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Each 3 1/2' figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The accompanying magazine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews. The fabulous characters featured this month are the Sunfire (#125) and Titania (#126)." COWBOY NINJA VIKING #7 (MR) "There's always a point in a mission where everything goes to hell, people die, and the team bonds as they realize they're on their own. Two of those three things happen in this issue and one of them is NOT 'and the team bonds.' With their Bangkok mission in shambles, the one person they're supposed to protect dead, and CNV literally missing…Duncan & Co. are just starting to grasp how deep their hole goes. TAG: '…GREAT DIALOGUE AND BANTER, LOTS OF HUMOR, FANTASTIC ACTION, AND THERE REALLY IS A SOLID SPY/ESPIONAGE/ASSASSIN PLOT GOING ON… EVERYONE WOULD DO WELL TO EXPAND THEIR MINDS A BIT AND SEE WHAT THE FUSS IS ABOUT.' -AIN'T IT COOL NEWS" DADOES DUST TO DUST #3 "(W) Chris Roberson (A) Robert Adler Who hunted androids before Rick Deckard? Two men: Malcolm Reed, a 'special' human with the power to feel others' emotions, and Charlie Victor who's the perfect man for the job - or is he? Don't miss this third issue of the science fiction milestone that fleshes out Philip K. Dick's world and Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?'s mythology! Covers by Trevor Hairsine and Benjamin Carre." DC SUPERHERO FIG COLL MAG #60 DOCTOR FATE (C: 0-1-3) "The ultimate collection for comics fans, the DC Superhero Collection Figurine Magazine brings together DC Comics' greatest heroes and villains! Official figurines of the characters, both good and evil, are cast in lead, individually hand-painted and numbered to form an authentic collector's edition. Each comes with a 20-page magazine providing detailed history and background on the featured characters, including exclusive images and interviews. Choose this month from Metamorpho (#59) and Doctor Fate (#60)." DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #891 "Written by FRANK TIERI Penciled by CHRIS STAGGS Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS Mr. X has traveled near and far and faced some of the best fighters the world has to offer. Years of training and mastery of various martial arts have turned him into one of the deadliest men alive. He's even beaten Wolverine, becoming one of the most dangerous members of his rogue's gallery. So... has any of this prepared him for what happens when the Merc with a Mouth is contracted to kill him? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99" DETECTIVE COMICS #867 "Written by DAVID HINE Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL and ANDY OWENS Cover by PETER NGUYEN The four-part epic BATMAN: IMPOSTERS begins with this thirty-page adventure! A call to arms has gone out through Gotham City, and normal, everyday citizens are being drafted into a bizarre battle. Will they side with vigilante justice or join the cause of chaos and anarchy? Only The Dark Knight can rein in the terror created by the villain known only as The Imposter. But what is The Imposter's true motivation for this gang war - and what's hiding behind his rictus grin? Be here to find out! On sale JULY 28 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US" FANTASTIC FOUR #581 "Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by NEIL EDWARDS Cover by ALAN DAVIS The first of a two-part story featuring the return of Nathaniel Richards. Follow us as he jumps through time back to the college years of Reed, Ben and Victor Von Doom and recruits them for an impossible mission in the future. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99" FEAR AGENT #28 OUT OF STEP (PT 1 OF 6) "FEAR AGENT #28: OUT OF STEP #1 (of 5) Rick Remender (W), Mike Hawthorne (P), Tony Moore (P/Cover), and John Lucas (I) On sale July 28 FC, 32 pages $3.50 Miniseries Heath Huston is mortally injured. His family, all of humanity, has been totally consumed, amalgamated by Tetaldian robotic conquerors. There is no hope. So who will save the asses of the universe this time? A drink is poured, a rocket ship ignited, and a cigar lit-a new Fear Agent will rise. Four super champions of sci-fi pulp-Rick Remender, Mike Hawthorne, Tony Moore, and John Lucas-reunite, one final time, one final drink. Also includes a special Tales of the Fear Agent by legendary creator Hilary Barta! o 32 FULL pages of COMIC-BOOK ACTION! The final tale of the last Fear Agent begins here! " FIRST WAVE #3 (OF 6) "Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO Art by RAGS MORALES Cover by J.G. JONES 1:10 variant cover by LEE BERMEJO Doc Savage and The Spirit have joined forces at last - but can they beat the secrets behind the death of Doc's father out of the Blackhawks? The Batman just might be two steps ahead of them all! And in the jungles of South America, it's getting harder and harder for Rima to keep William Littlejohn alive as the forces of the Golden Tree close in…" FLASH #4 (BRIGHTEST DAY) "Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL 1:10 variant cover by scott kolins The original Captain Boomerang returns as BRIGHTEST DAY continues. Meanwhile, Barry must prove his innocence to the Renegades, cops from the 25th century. Discover what connection they have to the Rogues and what travesties have occurred in the future. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JULY 14 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" FLIGHT GN 07 (C: 0-1-2) "(E) Kazu Kibuishi (W/A) Various Flight 7 is the latest volume in the acclaimed graphic novel series, a full-color graphic anthology of short stories by some of the hottest creators in the fields of comics and animation including JP Ahonen, Jason Caffoe, Michel Gagne, Justin Gerard, Paul Harmon, Kazu Kibuishi, Stuart Livingston. Katie Shanahan, Kean Soo, and many others." FRANKEN-CASTLE #19 "Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by MIKE HAWTHORNE Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI 'PUNISHMENT': PART 2 OF 4 A DARK WOLVERINE/FRANKEN-CASTLE CROSSOVER! The rematch you begged for: Punisher vs Daken! A few months ago, Wolverine's son hunted down Frank Castle at the behest of a vengeance-seeking Norman Osborn and sliced him to ribbons. But Frank's feeling better now, and he's ready for round two - as Franken-Castle! Everything you ever wanted all in one comic - in the most brutal, down-in-the-dirt, blood-soaked, slugfest the law will allow per page -- guaranteed to kick you right in your damned face, in mighty Marvel fashion, naturally. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99" FRIENDLY GAME GN "(W) Lindsay Hornsby (A) Jose Pimientelle, Lauren Affe Friends play many kinds of games with each other: cops and robbers, checkers, tag. The best of friends will make up their own games. Todd and Kevin's friendship is built on such a game. However, the rules and premise are far from the typical childhood games. A dispute amongst the two splits them into very different directions: one sees the game for the cruel act that it is, while the other decides it must move to the next level." GI JOE HEARTS AND MINDS #3 "Max Brooks (w) o Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso (a) o Chaykin, Fuso (c) From Max Brooks, New York Times best-selling author of WORLD WAR Z and masterful artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso comes the next generation of G.I. JOE and COBRA. 'Torture is an ugly word. I prefer to call it 'Collecting first-rate intelligence.''-INTERROGATOR 'At the bottom of the ocean, there's no shortage of ways to die.'-DEEP SIX o 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio." GLAMOURPUSS #14 "(W/A) Dave Sim 'glamourpuss reinvents the Universe.' Everyone's favourite fashionista decides a lot of things need to change while she's still young enough to enjoy them - starting with the online universe. Are you ready for FACEITBook? In the 'History of Photorealism in Comics' section, a continuing examination of the relationship between Rip Kirby's Alex Raymond and Heart Of Juliet Jones' Stan Drake." GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #14 "Written by PAUL DINI Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH Just as the girls begin working as a team, a new threat destroys everything! Can they reunite in time - or will this be the end of the Sirens? On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" GREEN ARROW #2 (BRIGHTEST DAY) "Written by J.T. KRUL Art by DIOGENES NEVES & VICENTE CIFUENTES Cover by MAURO CASCIOLI A BRIGHTEST DAY occurs in Star City after the White Ring gives birth to a massive forest downtown at ground zero of Prometheus' CRY FOR JUSTICE attack. Inside, Green Arrow has taken up residence, determined to end the rampant corruption surrounding the forest. First, he'll have to face off against the forces of his former company Queen Industries - including their new owner who has a secret connection to the Emerald Archer's past. Just as the twelve resurrected individuals from BLACKEST NIGHT have a part to play in BRIGHTEST DAY, so does the forest. Green Lantern Hal Jordan guest-stars and don't miss an ending you'll never see coming! On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" GREEN HORNET STRIKES #2 "An ultimate tale in the making, THE GREEN HORNET STRIKES! Features the writing of acclaimed Lone Ranger scribe Brett Matthews, cover artist John Cassaday and interior artist Ariel Padilla! Issue #2 continues the excitement begun in our debut as this new Hornet makes his way through the underworld of Chicago and the tangled world above! Ask your local retailer for the incredible line-up of incentive covers to complete your collection!" GREEN HORNET YEAR ONE #2 "The earliest days of the original Green Hornet and his faithful sidekick Kato continue under the masterful hand of writer Matt Wagner and artist Aaron Campbell! Follow the two as they move into the pages of history and form the ultimate crime-fighting duo!" GREEN LANTERN #56 (BRIGHTEST DAY) "Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY 1:25 variant cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau BRIGHTEST DAY shines on as the mystery of the White Lantern piques the curiosity of Hector Hammond. The bizarre telekinetic escapes his prison cell and sets his sights on one being - Larfleeze! Plus, Hal Jordan begins unlocking the secret behind who took Parallax during BLACKEST NIGHT! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" GREEN LANTERN #56 VAR ED (BRIGHTEST DAY) "Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY 1:25 variant cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau BRIGHTEST DAY shines on as the mystery of the White Lantern piques the curiosity of Hector Hammond. The bizarre telekinetic escapes his prison cell and sets his sights on one being - Larfleeze! Plus, Hal Jordan begins unlocking the secret behind who took Parallax during BLACKEST NIGHT! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" GREEN LANTERN CORPS #50 (BRIGHTEST DAY) "Written by TONY BEDARD Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF & VICENTE CIFUENTES 1:25 variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON & JOHN DELL BRIGHTEST DAY burns on as Cyborg-Superman returns! You won't believe how far he'll go to secure his sinister new secret agenda. Plus, Green Lantern Ganthet has made a clandestine deal with Atrocitus. What is it and why might it spell doom for the Green Lantern Corps? The Emerald Warriors might have survived the BLACKEST NIGHT just in time for a great evil to rise! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" GREEN LANTERN CORPS #50 VAR ED (BRIGHTEST DAY) "Written by TONY BEDARD Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF & VICENTE CIFUENTES 1:25 variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON & JOHN DELL BRIGHTEST DAY burns on as Cyborg-Superman returns! You won't believe how far he'll go to secure his sinister new secret agenda. Plus, Green Lantern Ganthet has made a clandestine deal with Atrocitus. What is it and why might it spell doom for the Green Lantern Corps? The Emerald Warriors might have survived the BLACKEST NIGHT just in time for a great evil to rise! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" HAUNT #8 "His brother died, his ghost haunts him, it bonds with him to form the creature known as Haunt - and all this has dragged poor Daniel Kilgore deep into a dark and dangerous world of espionage and intrigue he never even knew existed. Now it appears these events have taken a much greater toll on him than even he realizes. " HER-OES #4 "Written by GRACE RANDOLPH Art by CRAIG ROUSSEAU Cover by SARA PICHELLI It's the event that every high school girl waits for… but this 'dance' takes place on the battlefield! Janet and Namora take on Moonstone with the fate of Jenny Walters hanging in the balance! Is it truly too late for Jenny to live a normal life? And is she dragging Janet and Namora down with her? Plus what does the mysterious Madeline Joyce have to do with all this? Janet never wanted to hide her super powers, but now it's time to see if she can stand the heat of the spotlight! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99" HULK FALL OF HULKS TP RED HULK "Written by JEFF PARKER with HARRISON WILCOX Penciled by CARLOS RODRIGUES with RYAN STEGMAN Cover by ED MCGUINNESS FALL OF THE HULKS continues in this action-packed story! What secrets will be revealed? What plans has the RED HULK been hiding from everyone? And what does all of this have to do with the COSMIC HULK robot!? Don't miss this thrilling tale by JEFF PARKER (Agents of Atlas, The Hood) and CARLOS RODRIGUES (Thunderbolts)! Collecting FALL OF THE HULKS: RED HULK #1-4 and material from INCREDIBLE HULK #606-608 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99" INCORRUPTIBLE #8 "(W) Mark Waid (A) Horacio Domingues Notorious supervillain turned superhero Max Damage has had enough trouble trying to keep one underage sidekick in line; now he's found himself saddled with two! But how can he keep both of them alive when the villain Deathgiver is out for blood? Covers by Rafael Albuquerque and Christian Nauck." JACK OF FABLES #46 (MR) "Written by BILL WILLINGHAM & MATTHEW STURGES Art by RUSS BRAUN & ANDREW PEPOY Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND In this start to a new storyline, the Page Sisters finally find a new purpose in life: restoring the Great Library. And the one place you don't want to be is between them and one of the books they want. Meanwhile, Jack Frost has just set upon the greatest quest in a long and distinguished career of great quests, all of which have been great...and questy. Plus, Jack's still a dragon. That ain't gonna change, folks." JSA VS KOBRA TP "Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN • Art by DON KRAMER & MICHAEL BABINSKI • Cover by GENE HA The Justice Society of America must keep Kobra from plunging the planet into chaos in an effort to bring about the deadly age of Kali Yuga in this title collecting the six-issue miniseries. Set throughout the major cities of the DC Universe, this epic sets the stakes higher than ever for the JSA." JUSTICE LEAGUE GENERATION LOST #6 (BRIGHTEST DAY) "Written by JUDD WINICK & KEITH GIFFEN Art by FERNANDO DAGNINO Cover by TONY HARRIS & J.D. METTLER 1:25 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE DC's biweekly JUSTICE LEAGUE event continues here! Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire, Ice and Blue Beetle track a mysterious villain to Russia only to find themselves face-to-face with an angry Rocket Red Brigade! When one of the Rocket Reds decides to defect and join our heroes, they all soon realize that the Justice League International is once again complete…but why, and for what purpose? The mystery deepens as this BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in continues! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #47 (BRIGHTEST DAY) "Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by MARK BAGLEY, ROB HUNTER & NORM RAPMUND Cover by MARK BAGLEY & JESUS MERINO The BRIGHTEST DAY continues with Part 3 of the JLA/JSA crossover! Jade is back! But is her return a blessing or a curse? The powerful Starheart empowering Green Lantern Alan Scott is out of control and unleashing its chaotic energy across Earth. What has lured the Starheart here and what familiar threat must the World's Greatest Heroes and the Justice Society of America team up to stop? Also features the third piece of the 5-part interconnecting cover by Mark Bagley and Jesus Merino! On sale JULY 28 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US" KEVIN SMITH KATO #3 "The prelude to the smash series from Kevin Smith and Dynamite continues as the story before their appearance in the pages of KEVIN SMITH'S GREEN HORNET is finally told! At the hands of the Black Hornet, Kato is faced with an unimaginable loss! Will he find the strength to survive? Featuring another awesome line-up of covers from Benitez, Garza and Johnny D! Ask your local retailer for the incredible line-up of incentive covers to complete your collection!" LEGION OF SUPER HEROES #3 VAR ED "Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art and cover by YILDIRAY CINAR & WAYNE FAUCHER 1:10 Variant cover by JIM LEE The xenophobic Earth-Man was once the Legion's most despised foe, but now he's forced to join their ranks! But can his Legion teammates - particularly his one-time torture victim Sun Boy - let bygones be bygones so quickly? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JULY 21 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US" MADAME XANADU #25 (MR) "MATURE READERS Written by MATT WAGNER Art by LAURENN MCCUBBIN Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM Spencer's got great hearing for a '60s ad exec. So great, in fact, that he can hear thoughts - but not the kind of thoughts you want to hear. Spencer hears voices that want him to hurt others and even female voices offering lurid temptations. When Madame Xanadu suspects the influence of a malevolent spirit and intervenes, Spencer refuses. Can he resist the violent impulses - or will he face a lifetime of heartache? Find out in part 2 of Extra Sensory featuring guest art from the talented Laurenn McCubbin (Rent Girls). On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" MARVEL PREVIEWS AUGUST 2010 EXTRAS (Net) "Your Marvel companion piece to the regular issue of PREVIEWS! Each issue of Marvel Previews is a comic book-sized, 120-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel's upcoming releases - it's your #1 source for advanced information on Marvel Comics! This August issue features items scheduled to ship in October 2010 and beyond." MARVELS PROJECT HC BIRTH OF SUPER HEROES "Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by STEVE EPTING Covers by STEVE MCNIVEN & STEVE EPTING The centerpiece of Marvel's 70th Anniversary celebration! Who is the mysterious old man who lies on his deathbed in a hospital in 1939, and how does his passing mark the beginning of the first heroic age of the Marvel Universe - and signal the rise of the superhumans? Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting unveil the defining story of the origin of the Marvel Universe, revealing the hidden connections that unite the earliest costumed champions, and whose reverberations are felt dramatically into the present day! It's a world on the brink of war, and the race is on to create the world's first super-soldier! Witness the first days of the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner and many more - how they shaped the world to come, and how the future they would create in turn shaped them! The must-read event of the season for any Marvel fan from the Award-Winning creators who redefined Captain America for the modern audience! Collecting THE MARVELS PROJECT #1-8. 208 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99" MMW MIGHTY THOR TP 01 "Written by STAN LEE with LARRY LIEBER & ROBERT BERNSTEIN Penciled by JACK KIRBY with JOE SINNOTT, DON HECK & AL HARTLEY Covers by JACK KIRBY & DEAN WHITE The Marvel Masterworks present the painstakingly restored classics tales that gave birth to the greatest saga of myth and adventure to ever grace the comic book page! The adventures of Thor! While vacationing along the coast of Norway, Dr. Donald Blake happened upon a secret chamber and inside it found a strange, gnarled cane. Upon striking the cane a shower of lightning rained down and the hobbled doctor found himself transformed into the Mighty Thor, God of Thunder and champion of Asgard! In these pages you'll journey to across the Rainbow Bridge to eternal Asgard, meet Lord Odin, Heimdall, Balder, and Thor's evil half-brother, Loki, for the first time. And to top it off, the mythological origins of Asgard are revealed in the fan-favorite Tales of Asgard backup features. They're Stan and Jack classics that are a must for every Marvel fan's library, so reserve that copy today, True Believer! Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #83-100 280 PGS./All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4568-4" MUPPET SHOW #8 (C: 1-0-0) "(W/A) Roger Langridge After a trip to Eastern Europe, Gonzo's acting even stranger than what qualifies as normal, displaying a new penchant for avoiding sunlight. Find out what's going on as Roger Langridge returns to art on his seminal Muppet Show run! Note: Available in the United States and Canada only." NORTHLANDERS #30 (MR) "Written by BRIAN WOOD Art by RICCARDO BURCHIELLI Cover by MASSIMO CARNEVALE Kicking off a new storyline with art by DMZ regular Riccardo Burchielli! Erik, a blacksmith living in Viking-era Norway, meets Ingrid, a poor girl fallen in with corrupt Christian missionaries. When the unlikely lovers find themselves duly banished from their respective societies, they launch a crusade of violent retribution! On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS" OUTSIDERS #31 (RES) "Written by DAN DIDIO Art and cover by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION The Great Divide continues! Separated by two continents and personal differences, the two Outsiders teams are pushed to their limits. Black Lightning, Owl Man and newest member Freight Train take on the combined might of Chemomorpho while Geo-Force and his army invade a neighboring country - only to come face-to-face with that country's defender, The Olympian! This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled. RESOLICIT On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" PETER PARKER #5 (OF 5) "Written by TOM PEYER Penciled by TODD NAUCK Cover by STEPHANIE HANS IT'S WEB-SLINGING TIME AS SPIDEY TEAMS WITH THE THING! When Ben 'The Ever-Loving Blue Eyed Thing' Grimm, does a charity bit stint at the F.E.A.S.T. Center, the Center's employee of the millennium, May Parker, asks him to find her missing nephew, Peter 'The Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' Parker. What he uncovers is an A.I.M. conspiracy out to exploit the homeless population of New York City! By Tom Peyer & Todd Nauck (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99" PILOT SEASON STELLAR #1 "(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Bernard Chang (Cov) Marc Silvestri From the creative minds of Image partners Robert Kirkman & Marc Silvestri! Stellar is one of five genetically enhanced super-humans created by the government of Earth. The process used on her has made her toxic to other humans... and caused the other four volunteers to lose their minds. Now banished from Earth, Stellar roams to cosmos trying to use her powers for good, haunted by the fact that she can never return home--and her fellow super-humans are out there--ready to strike at any moment. Full Color 32 pages $2.99 pilot issue" PREVIEWS #263 AUGUST 2010 (Net) "COVER ART: The latest projects from Dark Horse Comics and Marvel Comics! Since 1988, PREVIEWS has been your ultimate source for all of the comics and merchandise to be available from your local comic book shop… revealed up to two months in advance! Hundreds of comics and graphic novels from the best comic publishers; the coolest pop-culture merchandise on Earth; plus PREVIEWS exclusive items available nowhere else! Now more than ever, PREVIEWS is there to show the tales, toys and treasures in your future! This August issue features items scheduled to ship from October 2010 and beyond." PREVIEWS #263 AUGUST 2010 CATALOG PACK EXTRAS (Net) "Contains Previews, Marvel Previews, 1 order form, and flyers and promo items." PUNISHERMAX #9 (MR) "Written by JASON AARON Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by DAVE JOHNSON Frank Castle is now Public Enemy #1 in New York City, and nobody's loving it more than Bullseye, the psychotic assassin determined to bring him down. But what happens when Bullseye goes so far that even the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk, wants to shut him down? And how exactly do you pull the plug on the world's most tenacious hitman without becoming a target yourself? 32 PGS./Explicit Content …$3.99" RASL #8 (MR) "(W/A) Jeff Smith RASL receives some disturbing information about the Tesla-based project he helped to develop codenamed St George. With all of his options exhausted, RASL launches an attack on his former employers." SECRET AVENGERS #3 "Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MIKE DEODATO Wraparound Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Variant Cover by MIKE DEODATO What hides in the depths of the red planet? How does it link to the Shadow Empire lurking behind the scenes in America for nearly 150 years? And will our heroes be able to save one of their own? The Secret Avengers duo Ed Brubaker and Mike Deodato bring the action. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99" SENSE & SENSIBILITY #3 (OF 5) "Written by NANCY BUTLER Pencils & Cover by SONNY LIEW Jane Austen's classic tale persists! The Dashwood girls get a free trip to London, only to discover that they're being sent there to find proper husbands. Will the likes of Willoughby and Brandon be able to court the ladies, or are they destined to become old maids? 32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99" SHOWCASE PRESENTS SGT ROCK TP 03 "Written by ROBERT KANIGHER • Art and cover by JOE KUBERT War is hell - and no one knows that better than Sgt. Rock and Easy Company. Collecting stories from OUR ARMY AT WAR #149-163, 165-172 and 174-180." SIEGE BATTLEFIELD PREM HC "Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by CHRIS SAMNEE Cover by ADI GRANOV The SIEGE of Asgard has begun! And Norman Osborn and his Dark Avengers are leading the charge! Osborn's savvy use of the media fueled his rise to power - but the very tools he's been using may turn against him. It's time to expose Norman's true face to the world and uncover the secrets behind the attack on the gods! Witness the changing of the Marvel Universe firsthand! Collecting SIEGE: EMBEDDED #1-4. 112 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 " SIMPSONS CLASSICS #25 "(W/A) Matt Groening, Various Homer puts his love and his life on the line when he signs on for a daring and dangerous game show. Then, Lisa joins a babysitters union, only to discover that an insidious plot against the toddlers of Springfield. Also, have a look at The Official Cockamamie's Mail Order Cult-alog, and discover what lives in the catacombs of Springfield Elementary when Lisa goes on a tomb raiding adventure. Collects Simpsons Comics #48-49." SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #215 "(W) Ian Flynn (A) Steven Butler, Terry Austin 'Family Matters,' Part One. Sonic journeys to the frozen Northern Tundra to link up with the Arctic Freedom Fighters and attempt to rescue Rotor's family and herd from the latest Dark Egg Legion threat! Rotor wants to come out of retirement to save his family, but first he'll have to face Silver! Plus, a 'Future Tense' back-up feature!" SPAWN #198 "story TODD McFARLANE art & cover WHILCE PORTACIO OCTOBER 28 32 PAGES / FC $2.95 THE COUNTDOWN TO SPAWN #200 BEGINS HERE! Spawn's biggest, most menacing villain to date joins the cast of rogue characters in this month's issue. Jim discovers he wasn't the only patient with secrets at St. Anthony's and finds answers to his true identity in the last place he ever expected." STAR TREK BURDEN OF KNOWLEDGE #2 "When the Enterprise crew embarks on a mission of planetary First Contact, Captain Kirk finds a peaceful, idyllic society, one happily linked together by a global thought network-or so it appeared. When he discovers a bitter rebellion simmering beneath the surface, will he be able to follow the Prime Directive, or find himself compelled to get involved? " STAR TREK MCCOY #4 "Our visit with the Doctor comes to an end with two titanic tales-first, Dr. McCoy must find a way to deal with a virus that just may be smarter than he is… and then a visit to an old friend finds Bones wrestling with a dilemma that cuts across the very heart of his Hippocratic Oath. " STAR TREK MOVIE ADAPTATION #5 "J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman present the official comics adaptation of their blockbuster film STAR TREK! The creative team behind the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN returns to continue the epic adventure as Kirk comes face to face with an older, wiser Spock... and meets a certain Scottish engineer for the first time. Includes scenes not in the original film!" STAR WARS INVASION RESCUES #3 (OF 6) (C: 1-0-0) "STAR WARS: INVASION-RESCUES #3 (of 6) Tom Taylor (W), Colin Wilson (A), Wes Dzioba (C), and Jo Chen (Cover) On sale July 28 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Miniseries Two armies have joined forces for a dangerous rescue mission. Both have experience fighting the Yuuzhan Vong, but this time the encounter takes an unexpected turn, and more is revealed about their enemy's strange capabilities . . . Meanwhile, Finn Galfridian and the Solo children race to warn Finn's father that a trusted friend is a deadly enemy! o Covers by Jo Chen! " STREET ANGEL TP 01 (O/A) "(W) Jim Rugg (A) Brian Maruca Collecting the first 5 issues, this book introduces the Bald Eagle, Afrodisiac, CosMick, Inti, Cortez, Dr. Pangea, and the orphan-princess of poverty herself, Jesse 'Street Angel' Sanchez. Armed with absurd, over-the-top skateboarding and martial art skills, Sanchez, a 13-year-old homeless girl, fights a never-ending battle against the forces of evil, nepotism, ninjas, and hunger!" SUPERMAN WHATEVER HAPPENED TO MAN OF TOMORROW TP "Written by ALAN MOORE Art by CURT SWAN, DAVE GIBBONS, GEORGE PEREZ, KURT SCHAFFENBERGER, MURPHY ANDERSON, RICK VEITCH & AL WILLIAMSON Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND Legendary writer Alan Moore's seminal Superman issues are collected in this title featuring beautiful art from Curt Swan (ACTION COMICS), Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN), and Rick Veitch (SWAMP THING)! Collects the two-part 'Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?' from SUPERMAN #423 and ACTION COMICS #583 as Superman faces his greatest foes and his final battle! Also featuring the classic story 'For the Man Who Has Everything' from ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #11, in which Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman fight the evil warlord Mongul for the fate of The Man of Steel, and DC COMICS PRESENTS #85, in which Superman meets Swamp Thing." TEEN TITANS #85 "Written by FELICIA D. HENDERSON Co-feature written by REX OGLE Art and cover by JOSÉ LUÍS & MARIAH BENES Co-feature art by TED NAIFEH As the hunt for Raven rages on, the Teen Titans must survive against a world bent on killing them. They're in the Wyld country now, and the rules have all changed. Meanwhile, Bombshell and Aqua Girl must battle in the belly of the beast! Plus, Traci 13 and Black Alice face off against one another! Is there anything Zatara can do to stop them from pushing the fight too far? On sale JULY 28 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US" TEZUKAS BLACK JACK TP 12 (C: 0-1-2) "(W/A) Osamu Tezuka Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Through highly trained, he freelances without a license because he distains the medical establishment. This leads to run-ins with the authorities and unscrupulous, sometimes criminal, individuals. Because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil." THE RISING #0 "(W) E. Max Frye (A) J.P. Targete Creator/Writer E. Max Frye (HBO's Band of Brothers) and artist J.P. Targete (illustrator for Pixar's John Carter of Mars film adaptation) present a Spartacus for a future world with a special $1.00 introduction to launch the upcoming miniseries. It's not resistance, it's revolution. After years of war, economic chaos, and mankind, itself, teetering on the verge of thermonuclear extinction, an alien force invades the planet. When a deadly virus is released, this militaristic empire massacres the world's defense forces and most of the human population. The survivors are forced into slavery, helpless as they watch this new enemy plunder the remaining natural resources of Earth. Jarrett Jakes, chosen to fight and die as a gladiator, escapes from Zone R.X. 84 (formerly New York City) to lead a ragged band of guerrilla warriors in hopes of inspiring a downtrodden world to rise up against their alien oppressors. " THOR #612 "Written by KIERON GILLEN Art by DOUG BRAITHWAITE Cover by MICO SUAYAN Thor goes to Hell! In the aftermath of SIEGE, heavy metal horror and adventure! Fan-favorite writer Kieron Gillen continues his bestselling and critically acclaimed THOR run, reteamed with Doug Braithwaite. A lingering menace created by fiendish Loki as an afterthought returns to wreak havoc on the Asgardians! Can Thor and his unlikely allies defeat this devastating force of destruction?! Or in their weakened state after the battles of Siege, will this new, ancient enemy prove too strong? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 " THOR MIGHTY AVENGER #2 "Written by ROGER LANGRIDGE Pencils & Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE He's banished, he's mad, and he wants to FIGHT. ROGER LANGRIDGE (Muppet Show, Eisner and Harvey Award nominee) and CHRIS SAMNEE (SIEGE: EMBEDDED, The Mighty) re-imagine the God of Thunder in THOR THE MIGHTY AVENGER! THRILL as he battles robots the size of cities! GASP as he tames the mightiest sea creatures! SWOON as he rescues damsels from the vilest villains! It's Thor as you've NEVER seen him, hammering his way into your hands TWICE this month! 32 PGS. (each)/Rated A …$2.99 (each)" THUNDA KING OF CONGO ARCHIVES HC 01 (C: 0-1-2) "Frank Frazetta (W/A), Gardner Fox (W), and Bob Powell (A) On sale July 7 FC, 224 pages $49.99 HC, 6 5/8' x 10 3/16' Frank Frazetta is widely renowned as one of the greatest fantasy illustrators of all time. But he didn't hone his skills in study at the fabled galleries of Paris or Milan; his legendary talents flourished as he worked for hire during the Golden Age of comics! In the early 1950s, Frazetta set up shop at bustling comics publisher Magazine Enterprises, contributing beautiful cover illustrations and comics pages. There, he also created his first mighty adventurer: the lost-world-jungle hero Thun'da! Though Frazetta left Magazine Enterprises shortly after the first issue of Thun'da was released, and the series was ultimately short lived despite the talented care of collaborators Gardner Fox and Bob Powell, to this day the Thun'da, King of the Congo comics series is held in high regard both as an exciting adventure title and as the only comics series ever to include a cover-to-cover, all-Frazetta issue! o Collecting all six issues of Thun'da, King of the Congo, as well as the Thun'da backup stories that appeared in Cave Girl and Africa: Thrilling Land of Mystery. Featuring art by golden age greats Frank Frazetta, Gardner Fox, and Bob Powell! " TIME BOMB #1 (OF 3) "(W) Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray (A) Paul Gulacy (C) Clint Langley Radical Publishing releases its latest action-adventure miniseries from the critically acclaimed creative team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (Jonah Hex), with interior illustrations from multi-award winning industry veteran Paul Gulacy! A group of international scientists and archeologists on a publicly funded dig discover a hidden city beneath the streets of Berlin. Constructed as a failsafe option for the Nazi party should they lose the war, the city is also home to Hitler's ultimate doomsday weapon - an Omega bomb designed to wipe out the human race - and it's just been activated. Now, crews of scientists with state-of-the-art weapons and equipment must travel back in time to stop the bomb from going off. However, they soon discover that, rather than going back in time for 24 hours as intended, they've been sent back 65 years into the heart of Hitler's Germany." TORCHWOOD #1 "(W) John Barrowman (A) Tommy Lee Edwards The hit BBC TV series hits the world of comics! This special debut issue features a story written by Captain Jack himself! Actor John Barrowman (along with his sister, Carole) brings you the story of 'The Selkie', as mysterious deaths strike a remote Scottish island. Art is provided by acclaimed artist Tommy Lee Edwards, currently working with UK star Jonathan Ross on the Image comic series, Turf . In the second half of the comic, we bring you part one of a special five-part story, as Jack, Gwen and Ianto becoem trapped in a cosmic hotel! Plus, an old villain from the TV series returns... 'Broken' is by Torchwood TV script editor Gary Russel and artist Adrian Salmon. Ships with two covers!" ULTIMATE COMICS MYSTERY #1 (OF 4) "Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Villian Variant by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Now that the Ultimate Enemy has revealed his plan, the heroes of the Ultimate Universe search to discover their enemy's true identity before any more damage can be done. Join the Ultimate heroes on a chase that will take them all over the world and beyond! Superstar creator Brian Michael Bendis and artist sensation Rafa Sandoval continue to thrill in the next segment of the Enemy Trilogy! 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99" ULTIMATE COMICS MYSTERY #1 (OF 4) YU VILLAIN VAR "Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Villian Variant by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Now that the Ultimate Enemy has revealed his plan, the heroes of the Ultimate Universe search to discover their enemy's true identity before any more damage can be done. Join the Ultimate heroes on a chase that will take them all over the world and beyond! Superstar creator Brian Michael Bendis and artist sensation Rafa Sandoval continue to thrill in the next segment of the Enemy Trilogy! 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99" UNCANNY X-MEN #526 "Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by WHILCE PORTACIO Cover by TERRY DODSON 'THE FIVE LIGHTS' After the events of SECOND COMING, the X-Men's world has changed. We can't tell you much without spoiling the crossover, but here are some words to whet your appetite: Hope, Emma, Namor, Sebastian Shaw. Classic X-Men artist Whilce Portacio is back again for this story-arc of epic proportions! 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99" UNKNOWN SOLDIER #22 (MR) "MATURE READERS Written by JOSHUA DYSART Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI Cover by DAVE JOHNSON On the trail of Moses, his wife Sera, weary from the horror that has pervaded her life, stops to witness an Acholi wedding. Tradition and love beneath a sprawling blue sky... now she'll have to convince herself to turn her back on a beautiful world and follow Moses into the darkness. On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US " USAGI YOJIMBO #130 "USAGI YOJIMBO #130 Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale July 28 b&w, 24 pages $3.50 Ongoing In the aftermath of a bloody gang war, the rabbit ronin and a new ally return to the town called Hell with a score to settle! Usagi and the swordsman Kato have come back to confront Boss Higa, the scheming gang leader who cheated Kato out of his fee and put the blame on Usagi. However, in the weeks since they left town, Higa has fortified his stronghold and amassed an army of mercenary samurai. To pay for it, he has ruthlessly oppressed the townspeople and taken everything they own. Now Usagi and Kato have even more reason to eliminate the tyrant!" USAGI YOJIMBO TP 24 RETURN OF BLACK SOUL (C: 0-1-2) "Stan Sakai (W/A) On sale July 14 b&w, 192 pages $16.99 TPB, 6' x 9' For years, as Miyamoto Usagi has wandered the countryside, an unseen, malevolent entity has been tracing his steps. Thought dead since the events of Grasscutter, the demon Jei-the Black Soul-has been inhabiting the body of the swordswoman Inazuma, intent on destroying the evil he claims to see in Usagi! Meanwhile, Boss Bakuchi, shamed by his inability to avenge his son's death, doubles the bounty on the killer-Inazuma. The money brings out scores of bounty hunters, unaware that they are merely a flock of sparrows intent on bringing down an eagle. The hunt for Inazuma also draws Usagi, hunters Gen and Stray Dog, and a mysterious stranger named Isamu, each with his own motive. As the threat of the Black Soul reemerges, this epic storyline reveals at last the true origin of Jei! o Collecting 'Sparrows,' the dramatic return of the demon Jei, and 'The Darkness and the Soul,' Jei's long-awaited origin, plus the Usagi short from Free Comic Book Day 2009. o Introduction by Charles Solomon of the Los Angeles Times. o The hardcover with dust jacket includes a signed and numbered tip-in, limited to 350 copies. " VAMPIRE TALES TP 01 GN "Written by STEVE GERBER, RON GOULART, ROY THOMAS, DON MCGREGOR, GARDNER FOX & GERRY CONWAY Penciled by PABLO MARCOS, WIN MORTIMER, RICH BUCKLER, JESUS BLASCO, JOHN ROMITA, CARLOS GARZON, ESTEBAN MAROTO & VICENTE ALCAZAR Cover by PABLO MARCOS Morbius the Living Vampire and Satana the Devil's Daughter - the reluctant revenant and the sinister succubus, two of Marvel's most preternatural protagonists - up against demons, cults and mortals even more monstrous than themselves! Black-and-white horror tales from the 1970s horror boom and some of the genre's greatest talents, collected for the first time! Plus: adaptations of classic terror tales from literature! Collecting VAMPIRE TALES #1-3. 200 PGS./Black & White/Rated T+ …$19.99" WARLORD #16 "Written by MIKE GRELL Art and cover by MIKE GRELL They say that legends never die… so is Travis Morgan truly gone forever? Faced with a planet-destroying threat, the fate of all who live in Skartaris rests in the hands of his son and heir, Joshua! Will the Lost World truly be lost for good? FINAL ISSUE On sale JULY 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" WILDCATS #25 "Written by ADAM BEECHEN Art by TIM SEELEY & ANDY SMITH Cover by AL BARRIONUEVO The conclusion of The Protectorate brings the showdown WildStorm fans have clamored after for years! When Zealot and Midnighter - two masters of the killing arts - collide, can either walk away alive? And who gets caught in the crossfire? Meanwhile, the mystery of Aeon deepens, and Grunge takes a major step forward in his secret mission for Spartan. On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" WIZARD MAGAZINE #229 FINCH BATMAN (C: 0-1-2) "Wizard brings fans exciting news on the biggest movies, comics, television, and toys you cannot get enough of! DC is hot! Wizard delves into the return of Bruce Wayne with mastermind Grant Morrison." WIZARDS OF MICKEY #7 (C: 1-0-0) "(W) Stefano Ambrosio (A) Marco Palazzi The final battle with the Phantom Blot nears! Mickey, Donald, and Goofy have a score to settle with Peg Leg Pete and the Beagle Boys, but thanks to uninvited guests their conflict is about to get real big real fast! Be there for a Wizard Team Battle Royale! Note: Available in the United States and Canada only." WOLVERINE ORIGINS #50 "Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by WILL CONRAD Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO THE SERIES CONCLUSION! It's the end of an era, a story years in the making, and as one journey ends, another begins. With his quest for revenge now concluded, Wolverine embarks on a new journey…towards salvation. 40 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99" WOLVERINE WEAPON X #15 "Written by JASON AARON Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY It's the action-packed conclusion to 'Tomorrow Dies Today'…and at the end of it only one Deathlok shall remain. As Logan and the greatest heroes of the Marvel U unite to confront him, the question is raised: is he friend or foe? Or maybe even both? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99" WONDER WOMAN #601 "Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Art and cover by DON KRAMER & MICHAEL BABINSKI Best-selling comics writer J. Michael Straczynski (THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD, Thor) smashes all your expectations of Wonder Woman by lauching an all-new era for the Amazon Princess! Spinning out of the mind-bending events of WONDER WOMAN #600, Diana must face the biggest mystery of all - who destroyed Paradise Island? On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US" WORLD WAR HULKS SPIDER-MAN VS THOR #2 (OF 2) "Written by KIERON GILLEN & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Penciled by JORGE MOLINA & PATRICK SCHERBERGER Covers by BARRY KITSON CLASSIFIED UNTIL THE EVENTS OF HULK #22 AND INCREDIBLE HULK #608 32 PGS.(each)/Rated T+ …$3.99 (each)" WORLD WAR HULKS WOLVERINE VS CAPTAIN AMERICA #2 (OF 2) "Written by PAUL TOBIN & BRIAN CLEVINGER Penciled by JACOPO CAMAGNI & GURIHIRU Covers by BARRY KITSON CLASSIFIED UNTIL THE EVENTS OF HULK #22 AND INCREDIBLE HULK #608 32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+ …$3.99 (each)" X-CAMPUS #2 (OF 4) "Written by FRANCESCO ARTIBANI & MICHELE MEDDA Pencils by ALESSANDRO VITTI & GIANLUCA GUGLIOTTA Cover by TODD NAUCK It's an all-new, all-different version of the X-Men as told by some of Europe's greatest comics storytellers! In this vivid re-imagining of the X-Men mythos, everything is not as it seems and teenaged versions of Cyclops, Beast, Wolverine, Iceman, Storm and Rogue face a threat even worse than super villains or race-destroying viruses… HIGH SCHOOL! Opposing factions within the Worthington Foundation begin to reveal themselves when a powerful new student, Kurt Wanger, arrives on campus. Meanwhile, more than one member of the school must deal with their family legacy as Warren Worthington struggles to accept his gifted life and Professor Xavier's power-hungry brother comes to town for a dysfunctional family reunion. 48 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99" X-FACTOR FOREVER #5 (OF 5) "Written by LOUISE SIMONSON Penciled by DAN PANOSIAN, ERIC NGUYEN & ALUIR ALMANCIO Cover by DAN PANOSIAN APOCOLYPSE WAS RIGHT. In the wake of last issue's devastating climax, X-Factor has discovered that the ancient mutant's portents of doom were more than idle threats. With the Celestials' hour of judgment upon them, it's up to Xavier's original mutants to make the greatest sacrifice of all. It's a FOREVER farewell from X-Legend Louise Simonson! 32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99" X-MEN FOREVER 2 #4 "Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by TOM GRUMMETT & TBD Cover by TOM GRUMMETT Still reeling from the explosive events of Issue #1, the world is now contemplating what life without the X-Men will be like. Some mourn, others rejoice, and still others continue to search for answers. But answers can come from the unlikeliest places… including one of New York City's biggest super heroes. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF THIS GROUNDBREAKING SERIES FROM X-MEN ICON CHRIS CLAREMONT! WITH ART BY ORIGINAL SERIES ARTIST TOM GRUMMETT! 32 PGS.(each)/Rated A …$3.99 (each)" X-MEN LEGACY #238 "Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by CLAY MANN Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU 'COLLISION' Following the events of SECOND COMING, Young X-Man Indra is called back to India at the request of his family. Accompanied by Rogue and Magneto, the X-Men arrive to discover that not all is right in Mumbai…and not just due to tensions with Indra's parents. Earthquakes tear through the streets and energy flares cause planes to fall from the sky. Could this be a new mutant manifestation? Or is this something far more sinister? 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99"