IDW releases for October 14, 2009

Angel Only Human #3

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

Another Old One roams the Earth! And don’t think he’s going to go easy on Illyria, his ex. (Considering she’s the one that enslaved him several hundred thousand years ago, it doesn’t look like a reconciliation is in the cards.) All this and a glimpse into Gunn’s past, revealing the very first time he ever met a vampire… in his beloved Grandmother’s kitchen.

Beyond the Wall #1

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

In this new miniseries, it’s the third century A.D. and the tentacles of the Roman Empire have entwined the British Isles. Marcus Malleoulus, veteran of countless military campaigns, has been betrayed by the whim of a tyrant. Now, banished beyond Hadrian’s Wall, he faces untold dangers as he fights his way back… determined to survive until revenge is his!, and a mad doctor tries to find the source for a voice inside his head.

Clive Barkers Seduth 3-D #1

Clive Barker, Christopher Monfette (w) Gabriel Rodriguez, Ray Zone (a) Rodriguez, Clive Barker (c)

Master of Horror Clive Barker offers up an all-new, standalone tale presented in chilling 3-D and featuring the art of Eisner-nominated artist Gabriel Rodriguez (Locke & Key)! When celebrated architect Harold Engle first glimpses the small cloud of darkness inside a glittering, priceless diamond, he can’t possibly be aware of the terrible plague contained within. “Seduth” follows Engle on a surreal journey through murder and madness to the very heart of existence and a terrible, impossible choice-to unravel the very fabric of the world, or to save it?

Doctor Who #4

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

In Part 2 of the four-part “Fugitive” story arc, the Doctor finds himself confined with three aliens that would like nothing more than seeing him dead! But that’s just the beginning of troubles as the Doctor learns that the galaxy is on the verge of all-out war!

GI Joe Origins #8

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

Larry Hama is back and he’s joined by Italian sensation Andrea Mutti for part one of this three-part story continuing the earliest adventures of G.I. JOE! Construction on the Pit begins, Snake Eyes pays off old debts, and Scarlett is trapped in a van full of hostiles!

Groom Lake TPB

Chris Ryall (w) Ben Templesmith (a)

The truth is out…er, under there? In the remote Nevada desert there sits a dry lakebed called Groom Lake, and under that land resides a secret base that holds all the secrets of the world. Not this world, either. Writer Chris Ryall and artist Ben Templesmith present a tale of abductions and probings, conspiracies and secrets. This collected edition contains a bonus art gallery from Templesmith, a gallery of pinups from other noted comic book artists, and an all-new introduction from Whitley Strieber.

Jon Sable Freelance Ashes of Eden #1

Mike Grell (w & a & c)

Finally in print! Mike Grell’s Jon Sable returns in his latest adventure chock full of nuclear holocaust, Ashes of Eden. Sable is hired to deliver a diamond and a girl safely to New York; a simple enough job if the rock wasn’t the size of a bomb and the girl wasn’t Bashira—who, of course, is as unbelievably gorgeous as she is completely mysterious.

Life Undead

Paul Zbyszewski (w) Stephen Thompson (a & c)

The first comic by LOST writer Paul Z! David Mears is not your average zombie. He’s not a mindless killing machine that craves flesh. He’s a New Orleans narcotics cop, filled with the Voodoo spirits of vengeance. And now he’s out for payback. Hunting down the Haitian drug lord who sentenced him to a life without feeling, without a soul… a Life Undead.

Star Trek Spock Reflections #4

Scott & David Tipton (w) David Messina & Federica Manfredi (a) Messina (c)

Ambassador Spock has returned to Earth–but why?! The answers may lie in another previously untold tale from Spock’s life, starring Lt. Saavik, of WRATH OF KHAN fame! The secret behind Spock’s journey is revealed here! From the team that brought you Star Trek: Mirror Images and the artist of Star Trek: Countdown!

Transformers All Hail Megatron #16

Mike Costa, Zander Cannon (w) Guido Guidi, Chee (a) Guidi, Chee (c)

FINAL ISSUE! Spike has survived the war, but can he handle Ravage? Bumblebee goes it alone to clean up the wreckage, but a new enemy awaits! This one sets the stage for the biggest TRANSFORMERS news since transforming cogs first came off the assembly line! What’s the news? Pick up the issue and find out!

Veil #4

El Torres (w) Gabriel Hernandez (a) Hernandez, Ashley Wood (c)

IDW’s latest ghost story concludes here! A town is dying and the Slug Man is about to be born in our side of the Veil. While the whole Crooksville population is being driven insane, Chris Luna has to witness the horror that will tear apart the veil… because she’s powerless to stop it.