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 9, 2009

Angel: A Hole In The World #1

Scott Tipton (w) Elena Casagrande (a & c)

IDW’s series of adaptations of landmark Angel episodes continues with “A Hole in the World,” one of the series’ most heartbreaking episodes! Adapting both “A Hole in the World” and “Shells,” this five-issue mini-series tells the tragic tale of how Illyria came to fight alongside Angel, and at what terrible cost. This month, a mysterious shipment to Wolfram & Hart puts Fred in mortal danger…

Beyond the Wall #2

Matt Venne (w) Gordon Purcell (a & c)

The long march home of Marcus Malleoulus, the once celebrated roman warrior, continues. He and his exiled band struggle to survive in the harshest of worlds—one filled with rabid beasts and terrifying monsters—to return home… and the vengeance his heart burns for.

Ghostbusters Past Present Future

Rob Williams (w) Diego Jourdan (a) Diego Jourdan & Nick Runge (c)

It’s Christmas Eve and the grumpiest man in New York (and that’s saying somethin’) hires the Ghostbusters. Each year he’s visited by spectres who want him to change his ways and he’s had enough. Now Venkman, Ray, Egon and Winston have to proton pack the actual ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. But what does that mean for the spirit of Christmas itself?

G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes #3

Ray Park & Kevin Van Hook (w) Lee Ferguson (a & c)

The murderer attempts to complete some unfinished business… namely, killing the old man who may know his identity. Could he be walking into Snake Eyes’ trap? The battle continues on the streets and rooftops of Japan.

Jon Sable Freelance Ashes of Eden #3

Mike Grell (w & a & c)

Sable finds himself at the wrong party, but the right place to run into a major character from his past as Maggie the Cat turns up looking for the Magoffin Diamond! Did Maggie steal the rock? Did Sable? And besides making him late for a date, what’s that van full of murderous thugs got in store for him?

Legion Prophets #4

Scott Stewart & Tom Waltz (w) Michael Gaydos (a) J.F. Bruckner (c)

Alan “The Voice” McCormick is a radio icon, who broadcasts his late night syndicated radio show alone from his “secret bunker” in the high desert, making a career of exploring bizarre conspiracy theories he doesn’t actually believe in… until now. Plotted by the film’s director, Scott Stewart, scripted by Tom Waltz (Silent Hill: Sinner’s Reward) and art by Michael Gaydos (Alias).

Star Trek Alien Spotlight Cardassians

Ian Edginton (w) Wagner Reis (a) Dave Williams (c)

In this Spotlight issue looking at the race whose villainy is on display in the new Star Trek movie, the heroic and charismatic Commander Acastus seeks to parlay a lifetime of military service into an illustrious political career. However, on his final mission, he gets his first and possibly final taste of the poison chalice that is Romulan politics.

Preview: Dr Horrible #1

DR. HORRIBLE #1

Written by Zack Whedon
Art by Joelle Jones
Colored by Dan Jackson
Covers by Kristian Donaldson

Published by Dark Horse Comics and inspired by the Whedon family created web-series Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, here at last is the origin story of the next greatest super-villain of all time … DR. HORRIBLE! This one-shot from writer Zack Whedon and artist Joelle Jones is whopping 40 pages and hits stores November 18th!

IDW releases for October 21, 2009

Angel vs Frankenstein

John Byrne (w & a & c)

Writer/artist John Byrne returns to Angel for this special one-shot featuring a new spin on a classic horror confrontation. Out of darkness and nightmare he comes for what he claims is rightfully his-but Angelus is there before him. Two legendary monsters. One goal. Who will claim the prize?

GI Joe #10

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

BATTLEGROUND: SPRINGFIELD! Snake Eyes goes mano y mano with COBRA for the first time and it’s a fight that may leave a whole town in ruins! Also, Destro meets Dr. Mindbender at Sector Zero. And the Joes uncover yet another horrifying revelation about their newest enemy.

GI Joe Movie Snake Eyes #1

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

Ray Park, the man who plays Snake Eyes in GI JOE: The Rise of Cobra, teams with Kevin VanHook and Lee Ferguson to deliver an epic miniseries of Snake Eyes before the events of the film!

Last Resort #3

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

Things go from bad to WTF in a matter of minutes as Dean tries to keep the group together… but, as we all know, control is an illusion. This issue features rabid lions, an angry hotel staff, drug trafficking, and enough severed body parts to fill a Volkswagen!

Spike Omnibus TPB

Learn more about the bad boy of the Buffy-verse in Spike’s earliest stories like Lost & Found, Old Wounds and Old Times, then read along as Spike battles that lord of the undead in Spike vs. Dracula, and finally catch up with Spike as he heads to the Asylum on a work-for-hire mission before heading to Japan to stop maniacal puppets in Shadow Puppets. It’s more Spike than you can shake a sharp, wooden stake at!

Stark Trek Missions End TPB

Ty Templeton (w) o Steve Molnar (a) o Joe Corroney (c)

The most important ‘lost’ tale of the Star Trek saga can now be told: The final mission of the original Starship Enterprise and her crew. What prompts Mr. Spock and Doctor McCoy to retire from Starfleet? What earns Kirk his promotion to Admiral? And what is the mystery of Archenar-IV that threatens to tear the Federation itself apart? All will be revealed in this collection of the five-issue miniseries, with appearances by fan-favorite characters.

Star Trek Nero #3

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 third installment of NERO warps ahead with the villain continuing his quest for vengeance against Spock and the Federation!

Transformers Tales of the Fallen #3

Mowry (w) Carlos Magno (a) Magno, Alex Milne (c)

JETFIRE returns! What’s his connection to the villainous FALLEN? What is he running from? And can he find redemption? The answers aren’t going to turn out like you think!