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.

Desperado Joins IDW Publishing

IDW Publishing and Desperado today announced a publishing agreement, which will bring Desperado’s impressive roster of talented creators and expansive catalog of books to IDW under a new imprint. Founded in January 2005 by Eisner Award-winning comics veteran Joe Pruett, Desperado quickly established itself as a high-end publisher of art books, graphic novels, and comics. Desperado titles have been nominated for five Eisner Awards and won two since 2007, and repeatedly feature the comic industry’s top creative talent.

“We are very excited to have Desperado join us,” said IDW chief operating officer, Greg Goldstein. “Desperado’s books and roster of creators are both very impressive, and as an IDW imprint, Joe will have the flexibility and support to expand both. It’s really a win-win situation.”

IDW’s new imprint will continue to offer the high quality books and feature the talented creators for which Desperado is known. The 2010 line up already includes industry greats, such as Dave Dorman, Brian Bolland, Tony Harris and George Perez. These books, as well as Desperado’s comics and graphic novels, will be released under the new imprint.

“I was sold from the first conversation,” said Pruett. “If there was one company that I would admit to being envious of, it would be IDW. Watching them transform from a start-up company to the present-day publishing beast has been nothing if not inspiring. Everything about IDW speaks to how much they love this industry and love what they are doing. We at Desperado look forward to a long, prosperous relationship. As the famous quote goes, ‘I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”

More information about this and other exciting projects involving these two companies can be found at IDWPublishing.com.

IDW releases for November 18, 2009

24 Omnibus Vol1 TPB

Mark Haynes, J.C. Vaughan, Beau Smith (w) Jean Diaz, Renato Guedes, Steve Bryant (a)  

An action-packed collection of IDW’s complete run of comics based on the acclaimed TV show 24. Follow Jack Bauer’s exploits before President Palmer’s victory as he tries to eliminate a mass murderer in the former-Yugoslavia, struggles with drug cartels, radical separatists, as well as economic and ecological chaos. This volume collects four one-shots, 24: One Shot, 24: Midnight Sun, 24 Stories, and 24: Cold Warriors, and the five-issue prequel story 24: Nightfall.

Angel Only Human #4

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

Unlike Illyria, this Old One is in its original form… and the resulting battle between the two former lovers stretches from one end of Texas to the other! Ever wonder just how powerful Illyria is when she doesn’t have to worry about Angel or Spike or Wesley whispering sweet restraint in her ear? Gunn turns to the only help he can find to help Illyria defeat the Old One: a very familiar… scarecrow?

Legion Prophets #1

Scott Stewart, Tom Waltz (w) Alberto Muriel (a) J.F. Bruckner (c)

Legion is the Sony/Screen Gems feature coming in January 2010 and featuring an all-out war between Heaven and Earth. Legion: Prophets, a weekly, 4-part series, introduces us to the “Prophets”-ordinary people who have yet to understand the powers they possess and their very special role in the apocalyptic events that are about to sweep across the globe two days before Christmas. The series is plotted by the film’s director, Scott Stewart, and scripted by Tom Waltz (Silent Hill: Sinner’s Reward).

Rip Kirby Vol 1 HC

Alex Raymond (w & a)

Edited and designed by Eisner Award-winner Dean Mullaney, the strips are reproduced from pristine syndicate proofs that will allow readers to see, for the first time, the full luxurious detail of Raymond’s brushwork. This collection includes a biographical and historic essay by Brian Walker and an introduction by Raymond biographer and authority Tom Roberts.

Star Trek The Next Generation Ghosts #1

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

Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise respond to a distress call and find a terribly wounded scientist aboard a marooned ship. While evaluating the planet below (and its two warring nations) for possible Federation membership, Picard discovers to his horror that the survivor of the disaster is foreseeing his death. Written by Eisner-nominated writer Zander Cannon (Top Ten).

Transformers #1

Mike Costa (w) Don Figueroa (a)

It’s been three years since the devastating events of All Hail Megatron. The Earth has been rebuilt, the Autobots are in hiding, and the next great era in the Transformers saga is about to begin! Critically acclaimed writer Mike Costa is joined by superstar artist Don Figueroa for IDW’s biggest book of the year-the launch of the first ongoing TRANSFORMERS title in five years! This is what fans have been waiting for-you do not want to miss this!

IDW releases for November 11, 2009

The Adventures of Digger and Friends #3

Jack Brigio (w) Diego Jourdan (a & c)

The all-ages adventures of NASCAR mascot Digger and his friends continue here! Lumpy brings in some help to stop Digger once and for all, help in the form of mobsters… mobster beavers! And in the second story, Marbles’ dream of becoming a NASCAR crew chief comes true! But who’s driving the car? Hint: It’s not Digger, much to his displeasure.

Doctor Who #5

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

In Part 3 of the four-part “Fugitive” story arc, the Doctor has been trapped on an alien world with his old enemies now his allies—and his old allies now trying to kill him! He has only one chance to save his life… and possibly an entire galaxy!

Ghoul #1

Steve Niles (w) Bernie Wrightson (a & c)

When Los Angeles Detective Lieutenant Lloyd Klimpt finds himself in the middle of a Hollywood mystery that falls way outside the norm, he knows he’s going to need a different kind of help than he’s used to. He finds it in the bizarre form of The Ghoul, a monstrous investigator with a reputation for solving the world’s weirdest crimes. Written and created by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), with art by industry legend Bernie Wrightson. Also included is an illustrated prose story by Niles.

GI Joe Movie Snake Eyes #2

Ray Park & Kevin VanHook (w) Lee Ferguson (a & c)

When a series of violent murders ravages a tiny village in Japan, SNAKE EYES goes on a solo mission to find the killer-an imposter who looks and behaves just like him! And the answer may rest in the very school where young SNAKE EYES and STORM SHADOW trained years ago!

Jon Sable Freelance Ashes of Eden #2

Mike Grell (w & a & c)

Sable has gotten the girl to NYC so his job will be done after he delivers the diamond to Prinsloo. But his arrival in hasn’t gone unnoticed: not by the paparazzi that hound Bashara, or the goons after the diamond, or the unhappy people in Sable’s life! Sable’s work is far from finished… and not at all quiet.

Locke & Key Crown of Shadows #1

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

Prologue: “The Haunting of Keyhouse.” Sam Lesser may be dead and gone, but Dodge still has uses for him, and in the first chill days of October, will make contact with him again. The dead know things the living may not, and Sam’s restless spirit has had time to discover the thing Dodge wants to know most of all… where to find the key to the black door. The third storyline in the Eisner-nominated series begins here!

Transformers Continuum

Andy Schmidt (w) Ken Christensen (c)

Brush up on current TRANSFORMERS events with the CONTINUUM, a special 32-page, ad-free book that runs through all the key players and important events in the Transformers universe so far! From their debut story in Infiltration all the way up through the end of All Hail Megatron-the CONTINUUM is an essential guide for every TRANSFORMERS fan!

IDW announces G.I. JOE: Cobra II

Starting in January, G.I. JOE: Cobra II continues the momentum of danger and intrigue in the aftermath of the wildly successful G.I. JOE: Cobra series. Under license by HASBRO, G.I. JOE: Cobra II #1 is the first of a new four-part story that reveals the fate awaiting Chuckles, the new fan-favorite JOE sent to infiltrate COBRA.

“G.I. JOE: Cobra was our riskiest launch—straying furthest from the kinds of stories people are used to reading in G.I. JOE comics. The creators made bold choices and every one of them paid off,” said IDW editor, Andy Schmidt. “These are such great characters that we always wanted to do more with them and once again Mike, Chris, and Antonio have delivered. The first series was great, but this one will blow you away.”

Following what IGN.com called “an instant classic,” writers Mike Costa and Christos N. Gage craft an exciting new miniseries that introduces a brand new Joe and sends her on a deadly rescue mission to save Chuckles. The masterful art of Antonion Fuso gives new layers to the subtle yet undeniable divide that fans have witnessed within COBRA, highlighted in the celebrated G.I. JOE: Cobra Special #1. Covers will be provided by both Fuso and the great Howard Chaykin.

G.I. JOE: Cobra II #1 (of 4) ($3.99, 32 pages) debuts this January. For more information visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books.