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Sunday
May162010

Preview - The Calling: Cthulhu Chronicles #1

THE CALLING: CTHULHU CHRONICLES #1

In stores July 21, 2010 is an all-new ongoing Lovecraft-inspired supernatural horror series with a decidedly modern spin from superstar writing team Michael Alan Nelson and Johanna Stokes! A cruise ship comes to port, hundreds are aboard dead - but why? Clayton Diggs is a pharmaceuticals salesman who discovers his sister has committed herself to an insane asylum; she’s checked herself in, fearing she’ll hurt herself or someone else. All across the world, ordinary people in an ordinary world find themselves drawn by fate to see darkness and despair unlike anything they ever could imagine. Meanwhile, a cult makes its move, believing that there is a great one sleeping that will hear… The Calling! Cover by Criminal’s Sean Phillips and Federica Platti! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Tuesday
May112010

BOOM Studios releases for May 12, 2010

CARS #5

Written by Alan J. Porter
Drawn by Allen Gladfelter
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Allen Gladfelter & Rachelle Rosenberg

Lightning McQueen is going all out to win the Route 66 Dash, a cross country, Cannonball Run-style race! But with his partner, Mater, slowing him down, how can he hope to best Chick Hicks and his partner, the Drift King?

 

 

FARSCAPE: SCORPIUS #1

Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon & David Alan Mack
Drawn by Mike Ruiz
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Joe Benitez and Blond & Chad Hardin

Scorpius rises again. Across the Uncharted Territories his name is feared. See Farscape’s greatest mastermind reveal his new plan for revenge on the crew of Moya! An excellent new entry point for Farscape fans that might have missed the previous series! Written by series creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and scripted by fan-favorite Star Trek novelist David Alan Mack.

 

UNCLE SCROOGE #391

Written by Staff Di If
Drawn by Francesc Bargad Studio
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Magic Eye Studios

Studio Much to the dismay of J.D. Rockerduck’s pocketbook, Scrooge and Donald’s economic trek around the globe is coming to a close. Nothing can stop them now, except for maybe their women! Collect your pennies and pick up the finale to the story of greed and speed, ‘Around the World in 80 Bucks.’

 

 

WALL-E: RECHARGE TPB

Written by J. Torres
Drawn by Morgan Luthi
TPB, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99

Superstar writer J. Torres (TEEN TITANS GO!) chronicles Wall-E’s life before the events of the hit film. Wall-E is not yet the hardworking robot we know and love. Instead, he lets the few remaining other robots take care of most of the trash compacting while he collects interesting junk. But when the other robots start breaking down, Wall-E must learn to adjust his priorities& or else Earth is doomed!

Tuesday
May112010

IDW releases for May 12, 2010

Bram Stoker’s Death Ship #1

Gary Gerani (w)

Stuart Sayger (a)

Cliff Nielsen (c)

An untold story from the greatest vampire story ever written, Bram Stoker’s Death Ship explores the harrowing, nightmarish sea voyage from Transylvania to England. One by one, the terrified crewmembers of the Russian schooner Demeter vanish, victims of the unearthly lifeform that lies comatose in the ship’s hold during daylight hours. Only Demeter’s seasoned captain, a proud man of the sea, remains to confront the voracious monster that has preyed upon his crew by moonlight.

 

GI JOE: Operation HISS #4

Brian Reed (w)

Agustin Padilla (a & c)

Joe Corroney (c)

Scarlett follows the trail of Major Bludd and finds evidence that Duke has gone rogue, joining the forces of Cobra! Has Duke really turned to the other side? Could this be the end of the line for the Joes?

 

 

Killing the Cobra: Chinatown Trollop #1

Mario Acevedo (w)

Alberto Dose (a & c)

Pinturero (c)

Spinning out of the bestselling novel, The Nymphos of Rocky Flats, author Mario Acevedo brings his Iraq war veteran and vampire detective, Felix Gomez, to comics in this all-new tale of murderous mayhem involving the ruthless heroin merchants, the Han Cobras. But vampiric powers may not be enough to protect Felix or his lover from the vicious gangsters.

 

Pantheon #2

Marc Andreyko (w)

Stephen Molnar (a)

Joe Sharp & Rob Sharp (c)

What was released by the bombing in Greece? Why does it send Zeus on an impromptu road trip to NYC? Who is the mysterious woman summoned by the Secretary of Defense? And where does college-student-turned-wanted man Hamilton Finch fit into Zeus’ plan? Well, the answers are all inside the second issue of Pantheon and whatever you do, don’t turn to the last page first! You’ve been warned!

 

Star Trek: Leonard McCoy, Frontier Doctor #2

John Byrne (w & a & c)

Doctor McCoy hates mysterious ailments. He also hates the transporter. Now he finds himself on a world beset with one, where the only means of getting around is the other. John Byrne’s tale set in the period before Star Trek: The Motion Picture continues here with two covers from Byrne.

 

Starstruck #9

Elaine Lee (w)

Michael Wm & Charles Vess (a)

Kaluta (a & c)

Her mind having been scrambled by the effects of Borinyum Krystals, Brucilla leaves the mines of Mitochondria and takes a suicidal trip to the scene of her humiliation… Neutral Zone 8. Bru’s plans to crash into Dead Man’s Mirror go awry, when she instead passes through the anomaly, into an exciting new future!

 

Transformers: Ironhide #1

Mike Costa (w)

Casey Coller (a & c)

Marcelo Matere (c)

During the Great War on Cybertron, one of the Autobots’ fallen heroes was Optimus Prime’s best friend Ironhide. What does that have to do with the fate of the planet today? Find out in this all-new miniseries by Transformers writer Mike Costa and the phenomenal Casey Coller. You didn’t really think his death was just some stunt with no ramifications, did you?

 

Wire Hangers #2

Alan Robert (w & a & c)

Creator Alan Robert (of the popular hard rock group Life of Agony) continues his twisted horror/conspiracy series, suggested for mature readers. With New York City’s abductions still on the rise, the Feds target Cypra, a mysterious homeless man, as the prime suspect in the Suicide King Killer case. But, when things don’t add up, Detective Barillo stumbles upon new evidence that just may lead to the conspirators behind a secret plot.

 

 

Zombies vs. Robots Aventure #4

Chris Ryall (w)

Menton Matthews & Paul McCaffrey & Gabriel Hernandez (a)

Ashley Wood (c)

It’s the bloody finales of all three tales of the latest Zombies vs Robots, and Chris Ryall promises no one will make it through unscathed: not Menton Matthews III, who illustrates the war-torn “Kampf;” neither artist Paul McCaffrey nor the iron-suited star of “Masques;” and certainly not Gabriel Hernandez, who lovingly renders zombie/zuvembie/robot carnage in “

Tuesday
May112010

Dynamite Entertainment releases for May 12, 2010

BLACK TERROR #10

Writer: Alex Ross & Phil Hester

Penciller/Inker: Wagner Reis

Covers: Wager Reis & Alex Ross

Writer Phil Hester takes the Terror on a thrilling new adventure, joined by new story artist Wagner Reiss and all under the watchful eye of mastermind Alex Ross! “Inhuman Remains” kicks off and will change the world of Bob Benton and his superhero alter-ego, The Black Terror, FOREVER!

 

 

THE GREEN HORNET STRIKES #1

Writer: Brett Matthews

Penciller/Inker: Ariel Padilla

Covers: John Cassaday

WHO IS THE GREEN HORNET? A hero? A criminal? He doesn’t even know, himself. In a near future where the financial crisis has not been resolved, Chicago is more corrupt than ever. The rich are few and wield unimaginable power and influence. The poor are countless and live without hope. Gangs vie for control of the streets. Heroes have long been forgotten. Until now! Witness the birth of a new GREEN HORNET in THE GREEN HORNET STRIKES! Featuring the writing of acclaimed Lone Ranger scribe Brett Matthews, cover artist John Cassaday and interior artist Ariel Padilla!

 

ROBERT JORDAN’S WHEEL OF TIME: EYE OF THE WORLD V1 #2

Writer: Robert Jordan & Chuck Dixon

Penciller/Inker: Chase Conley

Covers: Chase Conley & Sheamas

Strangers, a Gleeman, a peddler from afar and even fireworks might possibly make this the best Bel Tine ever in Two Rivers. Well, if it wasn’t for the bestial Trollocs and fearsome Myrddraal waiting to attack Two Rivers in search of the Dragon Reborn… Moiraine Damodred, an Aes Sedai, and her Warder, al’Lan Mandragoran, are all that stand in the way of the Darkness that has descended on Two Rivers. And Rand al’Thor and his two friends, Matrim Cauthon and Perrin Aybara, must leave the only home they have ever known if they want to spare their loved ones from any further danger.

Tuesday
May042010

BOOM Studios releases for May 5, 2010

28 DAYS LATER #10

Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Declan Shalvey
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Sean Phillips & Declan Shalvey

The Infected are the menace. But the Blacks Ops team that has invaded Great Britain may be the real monsters. Selena, Clint and Derrick come across a game changer in their quest to London. What they learn may be more horrific than anything they’ve seen before. Covers by Delcan Shalvey and Sean Phillips.

 

 

CODEBREAKERS #2

Written by Carey Malloy
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Julian Totino Tedesco & Brett Weldele

With time running out, Garner, Lindsay and Malcolm race against the clock to discover the truth behind Stanley’s disappearance. Meanwhile Stanley is faced with a code more difficult than he’s ever faced before. What secrets does it hold? And how is it connected to Garner’s past? And more importantly, what will they do with Stanley once it’s cracked? It’s all in a day’s work for the eltie Cryptanalysis Unit of the FBI.

 

IRREDEEMABLE #13

Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Diego Barreto
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Paul Azaceta & Chris Cross

The members of the Paradigm are held captive, helpless to prevent Modeus from manipulating Plutonian into his greatest act of evil yet. The second year of Mark Waid’s epic begins a new story arc and steamrolls into uncharted waters never before seen in the superhero genre. Nothing will ever be the same in a post-Plutonian world.

 

 

MUPPET KING ARTHUR #4

Written by Paul Benjamin & Patrick Storck
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (4 of 4), SRP: $2.99
Covers by David Peterson & James Silvani

Every great quest must come to an end, and for now the Knights of Arthur must be tabled. But not before the epic battle against Mordred (Robin), as he attempts to claim the throne! Can Arthur (Kermit) defeat his son in the most deadly form of combat known to man… a pun-off? More Muppet hilarity from Paul Benjamin, Patrick Storck and James Silvani!

 

THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #5

Written by Roger Langridge
Drawn by Amy Mebberson
Covers A & B by Roger Langridge
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99

Roger Langridge’s critically acclaimed run on The Muppets continues! This is the comic that your friends are all talking about. Packed full of madcap skits and gags, The Muppet Show comic is certain to please old and new fans alike! If you have a favorite Muppet, chances are it’s featured in this show-stopping ongoing series.

 

WALT DISNEY COMICS AND STORIES #706

Written by Andrea Castellan & Alberto Savini
Drawn by Andrea Castellan & Abramo Leghziel
24pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Andrea Castellan & Magic Eye Studios and Jake Myler

It’s the epic conclusion to “Mickey Mouse & The World to Come!” The Rhyming Man’s plans for world domination are all but realized as his army of maniacal metal monsters destroy everything in their path. To make matters worse, the rhyming villain has taken out the ultimate insurance policy to keep our heroes helpless…a captive Minnie Mouse! With story, art and an original cover from modern Disney master, Andrea “Casty” Castellan, you don’t want to miss the exciting ending to this action-packed adventure, with a backup story starring the very first baddy to go toe to toe with Mickey…Peg-Leg Pete!

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