GI JOE Operation HISS launches in February

This February, IDW explores what follows the dramatic ending of this summer’s smash-hit movie, G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra. Under license by Hasbro, Inc., G.I. JOE: Operation H.I.S.S. focuses on two of the brand’s main characters, SCARLETT and SNAKE EYES, as they combat the latest plot of the evil and menacing COBRA organization.

The war against COBRA has only just begun as writer Brian Reed (G.I. JOE Special: Agent Helix) unveils the return of the wildly popular STORM SHADOW character and introduces a sinister new character, brought to life by the dynamic art team of Augustin Padilla and Alex Cal, from the popular G.I. JOE: Origins series.  G.I. JOE: Operation H.I.S.S., a five-part miniseries, draws readers into a world of danger that threatens to corrupt the heroic G.I. JOE team member, DUKE. Joe Corroney (Star Trek: Mirror Images) provides the variant covers to the hottest title yet to spin out of G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra.

“The G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra publishing program has been one avenue of support for the film’s storyline—until now. With Operation H.I.S.S., we chart new territory and are adding to the strong mythology developed for the film,” said Andy Schmidt, IDW’s G.I. JOE editor. “This series is not about filling in holes and tying up loose ends, it’s about big, over-the-top action while emphasizing what makes these characters great.”

G.I. JOE: Operation H.I.S.S. #1 (of 5) ($3.99, 32 pages) debuts in February. Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books.

IDW releases for December 23, 2009

Angel #28

Bill Willingham (w) Brian Denham (a) Jenny Frison & David Messina (c)

An all-new adventure begins as Eisner-winning writer Bill Willingham (Fables) takes Angel down some pretty twisted roads as the group’s (and its leader’s) fame starts causing tension and testing loyalties. Starting in December, Willingham and new artist Brian Denham present part one of “The Crown Prince Syndrome!”

Angel Annual #1

Brian Lynch (w) Stephen Mooney (a & c)

When L.A. went to Hell in After the Fall, so did thousands of screenwriters, one of whom wrote a movie based on Angel’s experiences there. The first-ever Angel Annual presents an adaptation of Angel’s travails, Hollywood-style, in Angel: Last Angel in Hell: The Official Movie Adaptation. By Brian Lynch and Stephen Mooney! Mooney presents two movie poster covers, one featuring the real Angel and company, the other with their Hollywood counterparts.

Angel: Only Human #5

Scott Lobdell (w) David Messina & Mirco Pierfederici (a & c).

It’s a triple shot of Angel this week from IDW! From the creative team of Scott Lobell, David Messina and Mirco Pierfederici comes the final issue of this mini-series. How will the series end? You’ll have to buy it to find out!

GI Joe Origins #10

Larry Hama (w) Andrea Mutti (a) Tom Feister (c)

Larry Hama closes out his latest story arc with a bang! The JOES have to retake a U.S. Embassy that is under siege by terrorists, but they have to do it ultra-hush. An unlikely hero emerges to change the outcome and the attitude of the team.

The Original Johnson, Volume 1

Trevor Von Eeden (w & a & c)

At last-The Original Johnson, Trevor Von Eeden’s personal and heartfelt graphic novel biography of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion of the world, international celebrity, and the most controversial American of his time. This is the artistic achievement of Trevor’s career (Batman, Green Arrow), more than four years in the making and worth every moment.

Star Trek: The Next Generation: Ghosts #2

Zander Cannon (w) Javier Aranda & Joe Corroney (a & c)

The negotiations to end the civil war on Allios IV continue while Worf investigates the history of the less advanced of the two civilizations. Meanwhile, Picard is rattled by being identified as one of the phantoms that haunts a seriously wounded researcher they rescued from a marooned orbiter, and Troi, Geordi, and Dr. Crusher investigate the mysteries of what caused the accident.

Transformers: Tales of the Fallen #5

Simon Furman (w) Alex Milne (a) Carlos Magno (c)

It begins here-the momentous event that is Transformers: Nefarious kicks off with the sudden, shocking-and silent-reappearance of stealth agent RAVAGE. Thought destroyed in Revenge of the Fallen, Ravage is back. But who is pulling his strings, and what is his mysterious but crucial mission? 

Winterworld HC

Chuck Dixon (w) Jorge Zaffino (a)

Dixon & Zaffino’s long out-of-print classic is finally collected! In a bleak and desolate future, when our world has been encased in ice from pole to pole, an amoral adventurer and an orphaned girl form an unlikely alliance-and together fight tooth and nail to stay alive. This features the stunning, groundbreaking artwork of Jorge Zaffino. As a special bonus, this hardcover also collects the never-before-published sequel, Wintersea!

IDW releases for December 16, 2009

Angel #28

Bill Willingham (w) Brian Denham (a) Jenny Frison & David Messina (c)

An all-new adventure begins as Eisner-winning writer Bill Willingham (Fables) takes Angel down some pretty twisted roads as the group’s (and its leader’s) fame starts causing tension and testing loyalties. Starting in December, Willingham and new artist Brian Denham present part one of “The Crown Prince Syndrome!”

Doctor Who #6

Tony Lee (w) Matthew Dow Smith (a & c) Paul Grist(c)

In the conclusion of the “Fugitive” story arc, the cards have been dealt, and Mister Finch and the Krillitane Empire hold the winning hand. Can the Doctor and his unlikely allies still save the universe as we know it? And why are the Judoon spraying white stripes on their armor?

Ghostbusters Displaced Aggression #4

Scott Lobdell (w) Ilias Kyriazis (a & c) Nick Runge (c)

Part 4 (of 4): “A Win-Winston!” While Peter, Ray and Egon were trapped in the time stream, Winston has been waging a guerilla war against Kozar’Rai and his demonic stormtroopers. But before the four of Ghostbusters can celebrate their reunion, they need to stop Kozar’Rai from reassembling Stonehenge in the heart of Central Park! Also, a bonus 8-page back-up story starring Janine, from Ilias Kyriazis and artist Mike Dialynas!

GI Joe #13

Chuck Dixon (w) Robert Atkins (a & c) David Williams (c)

This month only, G.I. Joe is shipping two issues two weeks apart! Artist Robert Atkins returns to the book to begin an all-new storyline where Tripwire joins the team. But his first mission may be his last, as Tripwire and Beachhead are trapped inside an ancient Mixtec ruin with an army of narco-terrorists hunting for them.

GI Joe vs. Cobra Fall Special: Crimson Strike

Greg Sepelak & S. Trent Troop (w) Sheldon Goh & Josh Perez (a) Greg Horn (c)

In the Argentinean jungle, the Baroness and the Crimson Twins hatch a new plot. With the aid of the Crimson Strike Team, the plan for a quick lucrative money grab seems foolproof. But the Baroness will soon learn though that G.I.Joe isn’t the only highly trained special missions force in the world! Greg Horn provides an amazing cover for this story, based on the 2009 G.I. Joe convention exclusive figure set!

Last Resort #5

Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (w) Giancarlo Caracuzzo (a) Darwyn Cooke (c)

The final countdown is here! Find out who lives, who dies, and who lives again, as the crew just tries to make it through the night. Expect the unexpected as animals attack, helicopters slice, and the infected turn a Hell-hole into a bigger Hell-hole. Telling you any more than this will ruin everything… just expect the usual madness and you should be fine!

Locke & Key Crown of Shadows #2

Joe Hill (w) Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c)

Far below Keyhouse lies the Drowning Cave, a place where shadows obscure ancient secrets, and the stones are stained with ancient blood. Kinsey Locke descends into the cavern, looking for answers to her family’s troubled past, only to discover that it’s easier to get in than it is to get out…

Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Fools Gold #1

Scott & David Tipton (w) Fabio Mantovani (a) The Sharp Brothers (c)

Captain Sisko and the crew of Deep Space Nine make their triumphant return to comics! When the station begins to be overrun by thieves, treasure-seekers, bounty-hunters and other assorted ne’er-do-wells, Major Kira and Constable Odo must find out why. Can they get to the bottom of it before the station’s new visitors bring things to a boiling point?!

Transformers #2

Mike Costa (w) Don Figueroa (a & c) Andrew Wildman (c)

“Things Fall Apart,” Part 1: After the shocking events at the end of last issue, the AUTOBOTS are in total disarray. An unexpected leader rises, and unlikely alliances are made as writer Mike Costa and superstar artist Don Figueroa continue their era-defining run!

Transformers Bumblebee #1

Zander Cannon (w) Chee (a & c) Trevor Hutchison (c)

In this first-ever Bumblebee miniseries written by Zander Cannon (Top Ten), after a shakeup in AUTOBOT leadership, BUMBLEBEE finds himself leading a group that believes him to be unprepared for the job. An opportunity to radically improve the AUTOBOTS reputation arises and he accepts despite his reservations, embarking on a clandestine mission for the human military to find and disable all remaining rogue robots.

IDW releases for December 3, 2009

American McGee’s Grimm Vol. 01 TPB

Dwight L. MacPherson (w) Grant Bond (a)

In American McGee’s Grimm, Grimm is a dwarf who creates a trail of destruction wherever he goes. Sick of how happy fairy tales have become, Grimm makes it his mission to revert the lighthearted yarns to their darker original versions with his patented butt-stomping chaos. Now he’s set his wicked sights on comic books, and the funny pages will never be the same again.

Dead She Said TPB

Steve Niles (w) Bernie Wrightson (a)

Detective Coogan knows that there are some pretty shady freaks out there in the big city, but he doesn’t know that some of those freaks aren’t human! He learns it the hard way, and ends up on the wrong side of a bullet in this collection that mixes horror and noir into a tightly wound nightmare of twists and turns. This all-new story by comic book legends Steve Niles and Bernie Wrightson is now available in softcover for the first time.

Doctor Who Classics Series 2 #13

Steve Parkhouse (w) Steve Dillon (a) Robert Hack (c)

IDW’s newly recolored reprints of classic Doctor Who tales continues. In this issue, the adventures of the Fifth Doctor continue in the final two parts of “The Moderator,” with art by Steve Dillon (Preacher, Punisher) and featuring all-new cover by Robert Hack (Grant Morrison’s Doctor Who).

Doctor Who Through Time And Space TPB

Leah Moore, John Reppion, Tony Lee, John Ostrander, Gary Russell, Rich Johnston, Charlie Kirchoff (w) Ben Templesmith, Paul Grist, Kelly Yates, Adrian Salmon, Tom Mandrake (a)

Collecting six original Doctor Who, all featuring the Tenth Doctor, as portrayed by David Tennant. Includes the one-shots The Whispering Gallery, The Time Machination, Autopia, Cold-Blooded Cold War, Room with a Deja Vu, and Black Death, by a bevy of talented creators and featuring a cover by Ben Templesmith.

GI Joe #12

Chuck Dixon (w) SL Gallant (a) Howard Chaykin, Robert Atkins (c)

The concluding issue of The Betrayers arc and revealing the ultimate fate of Scarlett and Snake Eyes! And Destro must prove his loyalty and value to COBRA or die! All are judged, some will live and one will die as this epic ends and a new one begins as the shadow war goes on! Don’t go AWOL for this game-changer issue! And stay tuned for issue 13 in just two weeks!

Grimjack: The Manx Cat #5

John Ostrander (w) Timothy Truman (a)

Gaunt’s astral journey to the medieval Cynosure of his past continues. As he fights the Manx Cat, GrimJack’s choices place his friends in jeopardy as he must encounter more truth than even he can handle. It’s a race through time and reality-as Bob the Watchlizard disappears from sight!

Legion Prophets #3

Scott Stewart, Tom Waltz (w) Francisco Paronzini (a) J.F. Bruckner (c)

“The Codebreaker” Midwestern housewife Maggie Winters is the local puzzle prodigy. But this seemingly innocuous skill is about to take a dark turn, as Maggie’s “visions” manifest not as waking nightmares but as disturbing images in the mundane world around her. Plotted by the film’s director, Scott Stewart, scripted by Tom Waltz (Silent Hill: Sinner’s Reward) with art by Francisco Paronzini (Dead to Rights).

Starstruck #4

Elaine Lee (w) Michael Wm. Kaluta, Charles Vess (a) Kaluta (c)

The making of a rebel! Three scenes from the early life of young Molly Medea, AKA Galatia 9: On Molly’s 4th birthday, her dad takes off on his fatal last mission. On her 7th birthday, Molly almost shoots her baby sister, and we learn how Galatia 9 gets her scar. Molly’s 13th birthday ends with little sister’s revenge! And a thrilling Galactic Girl Guides chapter!

Transformers Best of UK Prey #5

Simon Furman (w) Jeff Anderson (a) Andrew Griffith (c)

Dinobot Swoop sets out alone to settle an old score with Divebomb, but gets more than he bargained for when the rest of the Predacons arrive. Continuing the fan-favorite collection of classic tales from across the pond, written by TRANSFORMERS mainstay Simon Furman with an all-new cover by Andrew Griffith!

IDW releases for November 25, 2009

GI Joe Origins #9

Larry Hama (w) Andrea Mutti (a) Mutti, Tom Feister (c)

The Joes track suspected terrorists to Paris and go into full-thrash throwdown mode. Snake Eyes tries to take a commercial flight to Lockerbie, Scottland, and goes through customs and immigration with a very strange diplomatic passport. Meanwhile, Scarlett cracks a computer code and finds out where the terrorists are going to strike.

Last Resort #4

Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (w) Giancarlo Caracuzzo (a) Darwyn Cooke (c)

It’s the beginning of the end for our survivors as Delgado gets into a jam, the infected take a turn for the worse, and Marsha and Otto reveal how this biological disaster started! Meanwhile, Joey recruits a military friend for a search-and-rescue mission. You will not find a more action-packed, blood-soaked, sexy adventure anywhere else in comics.

Legion: Prophets #2

Scott Stewart & Tom Waltz (w) Jose Holder (a) J.F. Bruckner (c)

In the second of four weekly issues that lead directly into the movie, readers are introduced to the Guardian—a three thousand-dollar-an-hour modern day geisha name Miko Hogosha. Tonight she awakens to an apocalyptic nightmare in an ultra high-tech penthouse apartment in New York, and must escape a city gone mad in her quest to get to the new Cradle of Civilization.

Star Trek Nero #4

Mike Johnson & Tim Jones (w) David Messina (a & c)

From Star Trek writer/producers Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman and the creative team behind the best-selling Star Trek: Countdown. The final issue contains the climactic confrontation between Nero and the elder Spock—leading up to the cataclysmic destruction of Vulcan!

Transformers Tales of the Fallen #4

Simon Furman (w) Carlos Magno (a) Magno, Alex Milne (c)

Who is/was THE FALLEN? Why did he turn away from the fraternity of Primes to embrace all-conquering evil? The answers are revealed in this searing, mind-scouring trip to the very heart of darkness, as THE FALLEN rises, and, perhaps, entire universes fall!

Tre Tarino: the Latest Art from Ashley Wood

Ashley Wood (a & c)

Continuing in the tradition of Uno Fanta, Dos Fanta, Tres Fanta, Grande Fanta, Grande Finale, and Sencilla Finale, and Uno Tarino, Tre Tarino presents the latest and greatest from artist Ashley Wood.