IDW releases for May 26, 2010

Angel #33

Bill Willingham & Bill Williams (w)

Brian Denham (a)

David Messina (a & c)

Jenny Frison (c)

Now that Angel is back in the fold, Connor must readjust to life as the Chosen One’s son. Luckily, he has an army of demon women at his beck and call. But nothing could really prepare anyone for what Illyria has in mind.

Army of Two #5

Peter Milligan (w)

Dexter Soy & Jose Marzan Jr.

Chester Ocampo (c)

Escaped prisoners on the run, Rios and Salem are hell-bent on getting back to America. After their chopper goes down in the Mexican desert, the Army of Two are on foot. With a price on their heads and their faces plastered across television everyone in Mexico wants them dead! Meanwhile, Jaime’s lust for power has reached the upper levels of the Mexican government and may ignite a civil war!

Doctor Who #11

Tony Lee (w)

Blair Shedd (a)

Paul Grist & Phil Elliott (c)

“Don’t Step On The Grass” Part 3 (of 4): The Clockwork Angels of Enochai have won. The sentient trees rule the parks of London. UNIT is beaten, and the Doctor is believed dead. There is only one last hope for mankind—and her name is the Advocate. Wait, what? But she’s a villain… isn’t she?

G.I. JOE: Hearts & Minds #1

Max Brooks (w)

Howard Chaykin & Antonio Fuso (a & c)

From Max Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of WORLD WAR Z and masterful artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso comes the next generation of GI JOE and COBRA. “I’m a natural tracker, and it’s got nothing to do with my heritage. For me tracking’s not a gift, it’s a curse.”—SPIRIT “Some fight for God, some fight for country. I fight for cash, and don’t you DARE judge me until you know why.” —MAJOR BLUDD

Mystery Society #1

Steve Niles (w)

Fiona Staples (a & c)

Ashley Wood (c)

Nick Hammond and Anastasia Collins are the Mystery Society and bring new meaning to “underground cult” status! Stealthily avoiding the authorities, this skullduggery duo spend their time and money righting wrongs committed in the world’s underbellies. This issue, Ana defends their secret headquarters as Nick goes on a rescue mission breaking into Area 51 for a bounty that you will not believe!

Star Trek: Movie Adaptation #4

Alex Kurtzman, Robert Orci, & Mike Johnson (w)

David Messina, Claudia Balboni & Gaetano Carlucci (a)

David Messina & Giovanna Niro (c)

The official comics adaptation of the blockbuster film Star Trek continues in this mini-series presented by J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman! Witness the final fate of Vulcan as Kirk and Spock battle the evil Romulan, Nero! Brought to you by the creative team behind the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN, this series includes scenes not included in the original film!

Transformers #7

Mike Costa (w)

EJ Su (a)

Don Figueroa, J. Brown & Andrew Wildman (c)

As the dust settles down on Earth, we look to the Heavens to ask a burning question: Where have MEGATRON and the retreating DECEPTICONS been all this time? What have they been up to? The answer, of course, is: nothing good. Take a conspicuously infernal single-issue look into the heart of darkness with Costa and Figueroa.

Join the Mystery Society

Starting in May, IDW Publishing, famed horror creator Steve Niles and renowned artist Fiona Staples invite fans to join the Mystery Society. The all-new, five-issue series introduces Nick Hammond and Anastasia Collins, who are the Mystery Society and bring new meaning to “underground cult” status. Each issue features a fun and sexy new adventure for this skullduggery duo, as they stealthily avoid the authorities while righting the wrongs committed in the dark recesses of the world’s underbellies.

“This book is a conspiracy-theorist cum monster-fan’s dream!” IDW Senior Editor Bob Schreck commented. “Steve and Ashley’s concept ‘Brundle-Flies’ Nick and Nora from The Thin Man with a sort of Scully and Mulder from the X-Files as this well-to-do duo run the gamut exposing the truth behind ‘real life’ conspiracies and all things that go bump in the night. And Fiona’s contribution is amazing as anyone who has seen her work will tell you. Best thing for us is… she’s bringing it to a whole new level with this series.”

Created by Niles and the legendary Ashley Wood, Mystery Society is a fast-paced, take-no-prisoners adventure series that is sure to delight fans from cover to cover. The series starts off with a bang, as Ana defends the Mystery Society’s secret headquarters, while Nick goes on a rescue mission that has him breaking into Area 51 for a bounty readers will have to see to believe! This first issue also features a cover by Wood, as well as a variant cover by Staples.


Mystery Society #1 (of 5, $3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in May. Visit IDWPublishing.com to sign up for updates and learn more about the company and its top-selling books.

IDW releases for March 10, 2010

ANGEL HOLE IN THE WORLD #4

Scott Tipton (w)

Elena Casagrande (a & c)

After recovering her full powers, Illyria sets out to reclaim her position as ruler of the world, seeking her vast army that exists between our plain of existence and has been awaiting her return. Meanwhile, Wesley discovers Gunn’s horrifying role in Fred’s death and enacts his own kind of justice.

A-TEAM SHOTGUN WEDDING #1

Joe Carnahan & Tom Waltz (w)

Stephen Mooney (a)

John K. Snyder III (c)

The A-Team are back! Before you see their return on the big-screen, thrill to this special mission told in comic book form only! After a successful-but harrowing-completion to a mission in icy Alaska, Hannibal and the team are up for some much-needed leave in sunny San Diego to attend the wedding of a high-ranking U.S. official’s daughter. But when threats are made against the event, the A-Team is forced to quit their vacation and go undercover to foil what might be a terrorist plot.

THE GHOUL #3

Steve Niles (w)

Bernie Wrightson (a & c)

After a brief, demonic waylay, the Ghoul and Detective Klimpt finally come face-to-face with the horror they have sought. What began as a Hollywood rumor takes a twisted turn for the worst and the recently teamed-up monster and cop find themselves in a nightmare of glitz, glamour and guts! Also, part three of the prose Ghoul adventure “My Ghoul” also concludes as Wrightson, Niles and IDW dole out a generous dose of horrors.

GI JOE ORIGINS #13

Scott Beatty (w)

S. L. Gallant (a & c)

Tom Feister (c)

First appearance of Ripcord! The latest candidate for G.I. JOE status may already be dead! Meet Wallace Weems, a soldier everybody calls Ripcord. Lost in a forbidding jungle, Ripcord has one mission: SURVIVE! And if he doesn’t outwit, outfight, and outlast the terrorists hunting him, thousands more might die!

JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT’S MUSIC BOX #4

Scott Lobdell (w)

Renae DeLiz & Ray Dillon (a & c)

It’s the 1920s and a young girl is nearly starving on the streets of Chicago, hoping against hope she can ace an audition as a flapper in a popular night club. But when the manager tries to explain to this talent-less waif there’s no such thing as a free lunch, the only thing on hand to defend her honor is a music box she uses as a bludgeon! But the music box is no more generous than the now dead manager. She’s now talented, rich and famous… but at what price?

TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE #4

Zander Cannon (w)

Chee (a & C)

Guido Guidi (c)

When Bumblebee has a change of heart and goes back to help a little girl whom he had used to discover her father’s secrets, he finds himself pursued by the terrifying and unstoppable Skywarp! Bumblebee’s big adventure as leader of the Autobots comes to an explosive and thrilling conclusion!

WEEKLY WORLD NEWS #3

Chris Ryall (w)

Alan Robinson (a & c)

J.K. Woodward (c)

In the penultimate chapter of “The Irredemption of Ed Anger,” the public turns on Bat Boy, giving Ed Anger the redemption he’s been looking for. Too bad it happens right when Chaos Cloud arrives, intending to destroy the Earth!

Preview: Giant Monster

GIANT MONSTER HC

Written by Steve Niles
Drawn by Nat Jones
HC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $24.99

Long sold out and out of print, Steve Niles and Nat Jones’ classic GIANT MONSTER is back, and this time in a deluxe full-size hardcover! Ever since the original 6 x 9 paperback sold out, retailers and fans have been inundating BOOM! to put the book back into print, so we’re doing it with this splashy new hardcover package! Astronaut Don Maggert’s first space flight swallows him alive in the grip of intergalactic horror, transforming him into something that throws the entire planet into peril! Featuring over-size Kaiju action in a full-sized deluxe hardcover edition!