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Boom!: May 2011 Solicitations

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BOOM! Studios March Previews for May Shipping 2011

28 DAYS LATER #1 $1 BOOM! BLAST
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Declan Shalvey
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
Diamond Code: MAR110950

Just in time for Free Comic Book Day 2011 it’s the BOOM! Blast $1 edition of 28 DAYS LATER #1, the first issue in the epic horror series that lays out the story connecting the film 28 DAYS LATER to its sequel 28 WEEKS LATER! Focusing on Selena, one of the three survivors of the first film, as she embarks on an epic journey back to Great Britain! Written by HAWKS OF OUTREMER and DINGO’s Michael Alan Nelson and drawn by Marvel’s THUNDERBOLTS artist Declan Shalvey.

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #1 $1 BOOM! BLAST
Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
Diamond Code: MAR110951

This Free Comic Book Day 2011 don’t miss your chance to check out Kurt Busiek’s critically acclaimed horror series in a special BOOM! Blast edition for only one buck! A powerful, predatory corporation acquires a valuable asset…Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. There’s a monster in their midst that puts Hannibal Lecter to shame–and he plans to gain his freedom in blood. It’s bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos. Joining Busiek is award-winning author Daryl Gregory (PANDEMONIUM) and rising star artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS).

FARSCAPE #1 $1 BOOM! BLAST
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Tommy Patterson
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
Diamond Code: MAR110952

You’ve heard the buzz, but now there is no excuse not to check out the hit FARSCAPE comic series in a special $1 BOOM! Blast edition hitting store shelves for Free Comic Book Day 2011! It’s TV’s sci-fi masterpiece as Farscape creator Rockne S. O’Bannon continues his creation in comic book form right where the Peacekeeper Wars left off! Find out what’s in store for John Crichton, Aeryn Sun, Rygel, Chiana, and the rest of the Moya crew! Don’t frelling miss this!

IRREDEEMABLE #1/INCORRUPTIBLE #1 $1 BOOM! BLAST
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause, Jean Diaz
SC, 48 pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
Diamond Code: MAR110953

Special for Free Comic Book Day, May 7th, 2011, and only at your local comic shop comes a $1 comic book of epic proportions…the IRREDEEMABLE / INCORRUPTIBLE 48-page flip book! Now’s your chance to start Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated series IRREDEEMABLE as well as the smash hit companion series INCORRUPTIBLE, all for the low price of $1. Stop by your local comic shop May 7th, 2010 and demand a blast of BOOM! for only a buck and find out why IRREDEEMABLE & INCORRUPTIBLE is what everyone is talking about!

LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDCUK $1 BOOM! BLAST
Written by Don Rosa
Drawn by Don Rosa
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
Diamond Code: MAR110954

Greed is good! And this Free Comic Book Day 2011 is your chance to check out a great sample of the Eisner-Award Winning THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK in a special $1 BOOM! Blast edition. These stories, written and drawn by legendary cartoonist Don Rosa, chronicle Scrooge McDuck’s fascinating life. See how Scrooge earned his “Number One Dime” and began to build his fortune!

28 DAYS LATER #23
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Alejandro Aragon
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110955

Finally in London, Clint and Selena find themselves driven apart by a secret from Selena’s past. And as the so-called “peace” created by the military slips away, one question will rise from the ashes: are Clint and Selena more powerful together…or apart? If you loved the 28 DAYS LATER movies, this is the comic book you should be reading!

THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #11
Written by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David
Drawn by Aaron Kuder
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110959

Claudio must battle betrayal from within his own ranks as his crew careens headlong into the final showdown with House Atlantic. But Claudio, Ambellina, and Inferno could never have imagined the surprise Wilhelm Ryan has in store for them… Coheed & Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez and Peter David bring you Part 1 of the exciting conclusion to this sci-fi epic!

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #10
Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110962

As Evan and Marta race to find a way to bring down the corporate army of monstrous vampires, Dracula’s own bloody past comes back to haunt him in a very real, very deadly way… Sink your teeth into this can’t-miss issue of the critically acclaimed horror series as Kurt Busiek continues to bring an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos!

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #24
Written by Philip K. Dick
Drawn by Tony Parker
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110961

This is it…the grand finale of the Eisner Award-nominated sci-fi epic that brought Philip K. Dick to comics! Don’t miss the final chapter of the legendary novel that inspired Blade Runner as Rick Deckard comes to terms with his decisions and searches for the difference between man and machine. LAST ISSUE FINALE!

FARSCAPE #19
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110963

The War for the Uncharted Territories continues! Scorpius has seen the Kkore’s evil in full and though he may be a villain, he is not one without honor! And while Crichton and Aeryn use what is left of the Peacekeepers to fend off this all-consuming enemy, the PK’s prodigal son will make his masterstroke! From FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and fan-favorite writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!

HELLRAISER #3 (A)
HELLRAISER #3 (B)
Written by Clive Barker, Christopher Monfette
Drawn by Leonardo Manco
SC, 40 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110968

One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Clive Barker has touched HELLRAISER only twice: once to write THE HELLBOUND HEART, and once more to write and direct the original HELLRAISER film. Now witness Barker’s long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series’ official continuity—a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites…and Pinhead! In this issue, the machinations of Pinhead’s plans become more intense, and the horror they will unleash is getting closer to Kirsty! She thought she had a new life with friends and a fiancé but…the past is never buried for long!

INCORRUPTIBLE #18 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #18 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110971

A figure from Max Damage’s past resurfaces — with a dark secret and a vendetta. Too bad Headcase is still going through a downward spiral and doesn’t realize that a team-up is very, very bad idea. With a deranged sidekick to deal with, Plutonian’s ex-girlfriend by his side, a new menace on the loose, and the world to clean up…Max Damage feels the burn of heroism! Mark Waid’s hit companion series to the Eisner-nominated IRREDEEMABLE continues.

INSURRECTION v3.6 #3
Written by Blake Masters, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Michael Penick
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110970

The unforgettable new sci-fi epic that asks the question: what makes us human? There’s no escaping the rebellion! With the full might of the Glomrat Empire bearing down, the clone rebel leader is forced to turn to an unlikely ally. The rebellion can’t be stopped, but can it be destroyed from within? Discover a future where life is nearly perfect, but war continues to rage on, setting up the ultimate INSURRECTION!

IRREDEEMABLE #25 (A)
IRREDEEMABLE #25 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110973

It’s a super-powered prison fight the likes of which you’ve never seen! There’s strength in numbers on the prison planet where a collection of the universe’s worst super-criminals have been gathered. And the Plutonian is a loner. It’s a recipe for disaster and destruction! The Plutonian has a plan for freedom — just as soon as he deals with a group of psychotic killers that make him look like the picture of sanity. Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey-nominated series continues!

MALIGNANT MAN #2
Written by James Wan, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Piotr Kowalski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110981

What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger! The hospital sent cancer patient Alan Gates home to die. Instead, his tumor transformed him into something more than human…When Alan discovers that his tumor is actually a mysterious parasite — he’s granted a second lease on life…and incredible, otherworldly powers! In this issue, learn what is the secret truth behind the parasitic alien living beneath Alan’s skin! It’s dark. It’s twisted. And MALIGNANT MAN is unlike anything else on the stands. This is a sci-fi thriller that can’t be missed!

PLANET OF THE APES #2 (A)
 PLANET OF THE APES #2 (B)
Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110982

Get your hands on these damn dirty Apes! The not-to-be-missed pulse-pounding second issue of the all new series that takes place before the original 1968 Planet of the Apes movie and in the continuity of the first five films! An assassination tears through the fabric of both Ape and Human societies. In the chaotic aftermath, Ape forces begin arming themselves. Prepare yourself for the explosive results as Ape and Human forces clash!

STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #8 (A)
STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #8 (B)
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Drawn by Javier Pina
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110984

Stan Lee’s superhero juggernaut soldiers on with Dan Abnett, and Andy Lanning on the front lines! Find out if Stewart will continue saving the streets as Soldier Zero or if someone close to him will take up the mantle. The second arc of the bestselling series comes to a close and will have you yelling “Excelsior!”

STAN LEE’S STARBORN #6 (A)
STAN LEE’S STARBORN #6 (B)
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Khary Randolph
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110988

Stan Lee’s sensational sci-fi superhero series with New York Times bestselling author & current SUPERMAN scribe Chris Roberson spins into high gear! Benjamin battles through space to return to his homeworld… but will he reach it in time? The critically acclaimed fan-favorite series reaches new heights and provides high-octane entertainment that is truly NOT OF THIS WORLD!

STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #7 (A)
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #7 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Chad Hardin
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110990

The triumphant time-traveling series from the legendary Stan Lee and Mark Waid continues! One simple change in the history of the world will free The Traveler from his eternal imprisonment in the other worldly city of Anachronopolis — but this could very well mean the unraveling of the space-time continuum! The triumphant time-traveling series from the legendary Stan Lee and Mark Waid continues!

28 DAYS LATER VOL. 4: GANGWAR TPB
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Ale Aragon
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608866502
Diamond Code: MAR110956

The film that changed horror forever continues here! Volume 4 of the series that connects the movie 28 DAYS LATER to its sequel 28 WEEKS LATER and focuses on fan-favorite character Selena! With the Infected still on the loose, just getting back into Great Britain was horrific. But to survive, Clint, Selena and Derrick must make sacrifices they never thought possible. And those sacrifices cannot be ignored!

FARSCAPE VOL. 4: TANGLED ROOTS TPB
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608866373
Diamond Code: MAR110964

Crichton is ready to do all he can to protect his son, but his actions may have severe consequences for…Chiana! Meanwhile, Aeryn Sun discovers an origin for herself that will change both her and the Uncharted Territories forever! From FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and fan-favorite writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!

IRREDEEMABLE VOL. 6 TPB
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause, Diego Barreto
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $16.99
ISBN13: 9781608860548
Diamond Code: MAR110975

The Plutonian, once Earth’s most powerful hero, now Earth’s most feared villain, has finally been captured. A ruthless alien race now holds Plutonian as their captive in a distant galaxy. But are they prepared to hold one of the universe’s most dangerous men? And now that Plutonian is off-world, how will his former teammates, the Paradigm, deal with the worldwide clean-up? Don’t miss the next chapter in Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey-nominated superhero series!

STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO VOL. 1 TPB
Written by Stan Lee, Paul Cornell
Drawn by Javier Pina, Sergio Ariño
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608860470
Diamond Code: MAR110986

Specially priced at $9.99 First time in trade paperback! STAN’S BACK! Stan Lee, the most colossal force in the history of comics, teams up critically acclaimed writer Paul Cornell (ACTION COMICS, DOCTOR WHO) and artist Javier Pina (SUPERMAN, BATMAN) for the dramatic, action-packed superhero scorched, SOLDIER ZERO! Half-Human. Half-Alien. All Weapon…and all in this brand new collection! Compiling the highly celebrated first arc “One Small Step for Man,” find out Soldier Zero’s origin and how wheelchair-bound college lecturer Stewart Trautmann becomes an intergalactic weapon of war. This can’t-miss edition features a cover by fan-favorite X-MEN artist, Trevor Hairsine!

DuckTales #1 (A)
DuckTales #1 (B)
Written by Warren Spector
Drawn by Leonel Castellani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110998

DUCKTALES is back! The hit Disney Afternoon TV show makes a splash this month as an all new, original ongoing comic book series! Written by the creator of the EPIC MICKEY video game and illustrated by MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD’s Leonel Castellani, this is the latest and greatest revival of the Disney Afternoon Revolution that “might solve a mystery,” but will definitely “rewrite history!” Existing within the same continuity as kaboom!’s hit series DARKWING DUCK, find out why “life is like a hurricane!”

CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #6 (A)
CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #6 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by Leonel Castellani, Ricardo Garcia
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110993

No crimes go slipping through the cracks in this issue of RESCUE RANGERS! A rich businessmouse begs for help tracking down his kidnapped daughter, but Chip ‘n’ Dale smell a rat. Actually, they smell a bunch of rats! And when NINJA PORCUPINES join the mix, things can’t get any worse for everybody’s favorite furry flatfoots! Another not-to-be-missed issue written by DARKWING DUCK’s Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD’s Leonel Castellani!

DARKWING DUCK #12 (A)
DARKWING DUCK #12 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110994

The epic can’t-miss conclusion of “F.O.W.L. Disposition!” Will the diabolical Duckthulu rise from the depths or will Darkwing Duck devise a way to detour the dreadful destruction? All this and more alliteration as the celebrated team Ian Brill and James Silvani hilariously put the “dark” in Darkwing Duck!

DONALD DUCK #366
Written by Abramo & Giampaolo Barosso
Drawn by Giovan Carpi
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110995

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues as the Donald Duck “Pirate Gold” trilogy reaches its exciting conclusion! Enjoy plenty of pitfalls and paydays as Donald and his nephews star in an adventure that Scrooge McDuck himself would be proud of in this 1962 classic from Abramo and Giampaolo Barosso, “South Sea Shenanigans.” Never-before-printed in the US! Featuring an eye-popping cover by Ducks master Daan Jippes!

MICKEY MOUSE #308
Written by Noel Van Horn, Don Markstein, Ted Osborne
Drawn by Noel Van Horn, Floyd Gottfredson, Al Taliaferro
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code:MAR111000

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues here with a salute to modern Mickey master Noel Van Horn, featuring two stories never-before-seen in the United States! “Metamorphosis” finds Mickey confronting an out-of-control mechanical monster unlike anything you’ve ever seen, while “Rocky Road to Ruin” chronicles Mickey and Horace’s struggle to succeed in the cutthroat world of…ice cream sales? Also features the classic Floyd Gottfredson story “Mess Production,” not seen in the United States since 1934!

UNCLE SCROOGE #403
Written by Romana Scarpa, Daan Jippes
Drawn by Romana Scarpa, Daan Jippes
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR111001

Scrooge McDuck is in for two times the trouble in a double-feature of classic stories! Witness dumb animal tricks gone wrong when Scrooge’s money bin is plundered in the 1968 Romano Scarpa classic “The Pilfering Pelicans!” Then, the feathers really fly when Scrooge sets out to trap a bear in order to impress old friends from the Klondike…but the bear has other ideas. See this all unfold in the never-before-seen in the US tale “Scrappy Mettle” by Daan Jippes.

UNCLE SCROOGE: THE MYSTERIOUS STONE RAY & CASH FLOW
Written by Carl Barks, Don Rosa
Drawn by Carl Barks, Don Rosa
SC, 56 pgs, FC, SRP: $6.99
Diamond Code: MAR110996

It’s a Carl Barks/Don Rosa Donald Duck double feature! First up is Barks’ “The Mysterious Stone Ray” followed by Rosa’s “Cash Flow!” Carl Barks’ “The Mysterious Stone Ray” takes Scrooge on an ocean voyage for his health, where he ends up discovering an island full of petrified Beagle Boys…and the spindly scientist who made them that way! Then, back in Duckburg, Rosa’s “Cash Flow!” details another Beagle plot as they plan to literally liquidate all of Scrooge’s assets. Two classic Duck artists and two classic Duck stories that are not-to-be-missed.

WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES # 719
Written by William Van Horn, Dick Kinney, Peter Weijenberg, Bob Karp
Drawn by William Van Horn, Al Hubbard, Dick Matena, Al Taliaferro, Bob Waiss
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR111003

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues with a slew of classic stories perfect for the beginning of summer! Donald Duck tries to keep Duckburg cool – from global warming, that is – in William Van Horn’s “The Heat of the Moment,” and then Donald takes to the beach with his cousin Fethry in the 1965 Dick Kinney and Al Hubbard “Water Sports” — which has never been printed in the U.S. This issue also includes the Dick Matena-drawn “Pop’s Army” and a classic Al Taliaferro Donald story not seen in the U.S. in over 60 years!

UNCLE SCROOGE: MESSES BECOME SUCCESSES TPB
Written by Bob Langhans, Paul Halas & Tom Anderson
Drawn by José Maria Millet Lopez
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608866267
Diamond Code: MAR111002

Not enough DuckTales? Well get ready to reload as Scrooge, Launchpad and the rest of the Duckburg mallards are back for this second volume of classic Duck Tales ripped from the pages of Uncle Scrooge! Our heroes have bested the blundering Beagle Boys and outfoxed the fearsome Flintheart, but who will triumph when they meet the menace of Magica de Spell? Only one place has the answer as kaboom! invites you along for “Messes Become Successes!”

Explosive New Releases From Boom! Studios!

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3/2/11 Releases!

DARKWING DUCK ANNUAL #1 (A)
DARKWING DUCK ANNUAL #1 (B)
It’s an oversized extra issue of DARKWING DUCK, in this first ever annual event! Who doesn’t love a clown? Those happy smiles, those bloodshot eyes…those exploding toys? You guessed it, it’s the return of Quackerjack! And this time, he wants a play date with a new line of action figures: the unsuspecting citizens of St. Canard! Can Darkwing and Launchpad derail the deranged dollmaker? Or is it “game over” for the entire city? Featuring a cover and backup adventure written by Darkwing Duck creator Tad Stones, making this a collector’s item that DW fans everywhere will not want to miss!

Join DARKWING DUCK writer Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPERHERO SQUAD artist Leonel Castellani for the return of your favorite furry flatfoots in an all-new original ongoing series! The first arc comes to an end as Fat Cat’s plans come to fruition and the Rescue Rangers fall victim to the power of the corrupt Animal Rescue Signal. Will they snap out of it before the fiendish feline turns Mother Nature into “Mother Danger?” Find out in the finale of “Worldwide Rescue!”:
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #20
Philip K. Dick’s sci-fi masterpiece heats up as it begins its final arc! After making a life-altering decision, Deckard embarks on his final journey to exterminate the remaining Nexus-6 androids. A must-read issue of the Eisner-nominated series that foreshadows a shocking reveal that you won’t see coming!
IRREEDEEMABLE #23 (A)
IRREEDEEMABLE #23 (B)
The secrets of Survivor’s dead twin brother, Scylla, are revealed! Meanwhile, Plutonian’s off-world imprisonment comes to a climactic and violent turning point when the balance of power shifts. Join us for an issue of psychological terror and ghosts of the past in this continuation of Mark Waid’s Eisner- and Harvey-nominated superhero series that’s breaking all the rules of the genre!
UNCLE SCROOGE #401
It’s Uncle Scrooge’s turn to honor the 70th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s Comics, and what better way to do it than with one of the most sought-after stories by Disney legend Don Rosa? Enjoy the hijinks as Scrooge McDuck and the gang follow Gyro Gearloose’s new invention to the center of the earth in Rosa’s unforgettable tale, “The Universal Solvent,” collected in one issue for the first time ever! With art, story and cover by Rosa himself, how could you possibly resist the penny-pinching ways of Scrooge McDuck?
HEXED TPB
FIRST TIME IN TRADE PAPERBACK! Blood. Theft. Sex. Magic. The critically acclaimed fan-favorite is now in trade paperback! It’s said there’s no honor amongst thieves. Add to that a thief operating in the occult underground, and it’s a whole different kind of nasty! Luci Jennifer Inacio Das Neves — Lucifer for short — takes a new job that will expose her to the macabre underbelly of the city, and a secret that she’d rather nobody know. By Michael Alan Nelson, the critically acclaimed writer of 28 DAYS LATER and DINGO, and hot new art talent Emma Rios (THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, RUNAWAYS) and colorist Cris Peter. Special cover by Paul Pope!



Boom! Studios: April 2011 Solicitations

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PLANET OF THE APES #1 (A)
 PLANET OF THE APES #1 (B)
Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110852

Get your hands on these damn dirty Apes! Beginning an all-new series that takes place before the original 1968 Planet of the Apes movie in the continuity of the first five films! Ape society has reached a new golden age. But there are ripples of dissent in both the ape and human ranks. Tensions will rise and soon all will be caught in chaos! And amidst all this uncertainty, what is the fate of…The Lawgiver? Written by award-winning novelist Daryl Gregory!

MALIGNANT MAN #1 (A)
MALIGNANT MAN #1 (B)
Written by James Wan, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Piotr Kowalski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110851

Alan Gates, a cancer patient with a terminal diagnosis, is resigned to his fate…until he discovers that his tumor is actually a mysterious parasite! Granted a second lease on life and incredible, otherworldly powers, Alan must fight against an evil army buried beneath society’s skin, all the while unlocking the secrets of his forgotten past. Dark, twisted, and unlike anything else on the stands, MALIGNANT MAN is a sci-fi thriller that can’t be missed!

28 DAYS LATER #22
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Alejandro Aragon
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110832

Why would Selena enter the hell she escaped more than a year ago? We finally learn the reason Selena agreed to go back to London. But as she searches for closure and Clint is about to finish his story, they both realize their survival depends on one another! If you loved the 28 DAYS LATER movies, this is the comic book you should be reading!

THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #10
Written by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David
Drawn by Aaron Kuder
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110833

Claudio cannot deny his prophecy any longer. His team has arrived at Si-Revody, ready to do battle with The Red Army. While Claudio looks for his friend Cecil in this warfare, it may be his companion Al the Killer who is the true menace… From Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez and comics legend Peter David!

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #23
Written by Philip K. Dick
Drawn by Tony Parker
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110836

The penultimate issue of the Eisner Award-nominated sci-fi epic that inspired Blade Runner can’t be missed! Only in these pages will you find out the fate of Rick Deckard and the rogue Nexus-6 androids. Who will win: man or machine? Only one more issue of the critically acclaimed blockbuster maxi-series that brought Philip K. Dick to the world of comics!

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #9
Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110837

BRAND NEW ARC. GREAT FOR NEW READERS! Kurt Busiek continues to bring an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos! As Dracula and Conrad’s fight reaches a fever pitch, Evan enters into an unlikely, and dangerous alliance with Marta and her men. It’s vampire vs. vampire vs. vampire hunters as the ongoing horror series from the mind of Kurt Busiek continues!

FARSCAPE #18
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110840

The War for the Uncharted Territories! Aeryn Sun was once the most dangerous traitor to the Peacekeepers. Now she rules them. But even in this time of crisis, when the Kkore has all of the Uncharted Territories on the run, there are those who would challenge Aeryn…and not all of them are Sebaceans! From FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and fan-favorite writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!

HELLRAISER #2 (A)
HELLRAISER #2 (B)
Written by Clive Barker, Christopher Monfette
Drawn by Leonardo Manco
SC, 40 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110845

One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Clive Barker has touched HELLRAISER only twice: once to write THE HELLBOUND HEART, and once more to write and direct the original HELLRAISER film. Now witness Barker’s long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series’ official continuity—a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites…and Pinhead! In this issue, Kirsty Quinn is back! To fight the forces of the Cenobites she has become a Harrower and has gathered a team that, like her, is damaged and insane enough to take on what Hell has got! As Pinhead’s plan becomes clearer, what will Kirsty’s role in it be?

INCORRUPTIBLE #17 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #17 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110847

It’s a whole new game for supervillain-turned-superhero Max Damage as he desperately tries to turn the tide of public outcry in the wake of the most challenging fight of his superhero career. But with his original sidekick, Jailbait, back in his life, and the secrets of supposed ally Alana Patel bubbling to the surface, Max will have to call on all of his strength to remain INCORRUPTIBLE. Mark Waid’s hit companion series to the Eisner-nominated IRREDEEMABLE continues in this must-have issue!

INSURRECTION v3.6 #2
Written by Blake Masters, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Michael Penick
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110844

The unforgettable new sci-fi epic that asks the question: what makes us human? As the battle for freedom rages on, one clone discovers that sometimes what makes you human is your willingness to fight for what is right. But sometimes that means the loss of the only world you have ever known. Discover a future where life is nearly perfect, but war continues to rage on, setting up the ultimate INSURRECTION!

IRREDEEMABLE #24 (A)
IRREDEEMABLE #24 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110849

With the Plutonian off world fighting for his life in an alien prison camp, the Paradigm is left with the worldwide clean-up. But what happens when, in the Plutonian’s absence, the planet’s most dangerous villains come out from underground? The remaining members of the Paradigm engage in a desperate battle for control of the planet, without the aid of the world’s greatest protector. Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey-nominated series continues!

STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #7 (A)
STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #7 (B)
Written by Paul Cornell, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Drawn by Javier Pina
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110854

Stan Lee’s bestselling series marches on with Paul Cornell, Dan Abnett, and Andy Lanning leading the charge! Soldier Zero is wrongly labeled a menace to society and it’s up to Stewart to clear the name of his alter ego. But will it prove to be too much for him? Find out the answers, true believers, in this issue of Stan Lee’s SOLDIER ZERO!

STAN LEE’S STARBORN #5 (A)
STAN LEE’S STARBORN #5 (B)
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Khary Randolph
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110856

BRAND NEW ARC! Stan Lee continues his epic sci-fi superhero series with New York Times bestselling author Chris Roberson and Khary Randolph. This jumping on point is perfect for new readers to experience what everyone is talking about, as the space action-adventure thrill ride continues. Benjamin boldly journeys into the universe with his great protector, Tara, and his newest cohort, General Talon —all determined to return to Benjamin’s homeworld. This issue is not to be missed as Stan Lee’s red-hot series continues to be NOT OF THIS WORLD!

STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #6 (A)
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #6 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Chad Hardin
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110858

Stan Lee and Mark Waid continue their critically acclaimed time-traveling tour de force! Following the events of last issue, the Traveler becomes the prisoner of Anachronopolis, an otherworldly city where the past and future overlap. More twists and turns through time as revelations about the mysterious Traveler are revealed!

DIE HARD: YEAR ONE VOL. 2 TPB
Written by Howard Chaykin
Drawn by Gabriel Andrade
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608866328
Diamond Code: FEB110834

COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME! A new detective has hit the New York City streets…John McClane! He’s got a new rank, a new partner and a new pain in the ass to deal with! A major crime is about to reveal itself and it all starts in a massage parlor…then things just get seedier from there. Join legendary industry creator Howard Chaykin on a thrill ride that’s rung up over $1 billion in box office worldwide and become the gold standard for classic action! Yippee Ki Yay!.

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS VOL. 2 TPB
Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Scott Godlewski, Damian Couceiro
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608860494
Diamond Code: FEB110838

He’s back from the dead and starring in a new ongoing horror series from the mind of comics legend Kurt Busiek. A powerful, predatory corporation acquires a valuable asse —Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon.

As Dracula begins to amass a terrifying army, Evan soon discovers Dracula is not the only one out for blood! Imperiled by both his craven, monstrous uncle, and Dracula’s calculating cruelty, Evan must consider making a pact with an enigmatic, deadly force.

It’s bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos. Joining Busiek is award-winning author Daryl Gregrory (PANDEMONIUM) and rising star artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS).

The epic journey continues here, featuring cover art by Ron Salas!

FARSCAPE UNCHARTED TALES: D’ARGO’S QUEST TPB
Written by Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Caleb Cleveland
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608866366
Diamond Code: FEB110841

COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME! Cycles ago, D’Argo was unjustly convicted of his wife’s murder, while the real killer went free. Now D’Argo is on the hunt for the actual murderer, his Peacekeeper brother-in-law! What he soon discovers is that the key to his wife’s killer is…Raxil. Frelling Raxil. Will D’Argo’s greatest irritation be his greatest help? Executive produced by FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O’Bannon!

CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #5 (A)
CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #5 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by Leonel Castellani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110861

NEW READER FRIENDLY. A NEW STORY ARC BEGINS! Join DARKWING DUCK writer Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD artist Leonel Castellani for the return of your favorite furry flatfoots in this all-new original ongoing series! Who or what are the Danger Rangers? We don’t even know, and we’re putting out the book! There’s only one way to find out, and that’s in Part One of a brand new arc of the critically acclaimed fan-favorite series, “Slipping Through The Cracks!”

DARKWING DUCK #11 (A)
DARKWING DUCK #11 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110862

“Revenge” is a dish best served cold, but “Double-Cross” turns out to be a dish best served…with duck? In this epic installment of the Disney Afternoon juggernaut, nothing is as it seems…or is it? Tune in and find out as Part 3 of Darkwing Duck’s “F.O.W.L. Disposition” charges on!


DONALD DUCK #365
Written by Federico Pedrocchi, Chase Craig
Drawn by Federico Pedrocchi, Jack Hannah
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110865

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues in the pages of DONALD DUCK! First up, in the pulse-pounding climax of the rare 1938 classic, “Foreign Correspondent,” Donald is captured in war-torn Sargassia — can he save Peter Pig and himself by posing as an enemy general? Next, we have “Donald Duck and the Pirates,” Jack Hannah’s never-before-reprinted 1947 sequel to Carl Barks’ “Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold!” Don’t miss Old Yellow Beak’s second treasure hunt in this issue, because you’ll have the THIRD story in the “Pirate Gold” trilogy next month!

MICKEY MOUSE #307
Written by Floyd Gottfredson
Drawn by Bill Wright, Floyd Gottfredson
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110866

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues here with some of the greatest classic Mickey Mouse stories ever told! This month, experience master Disney artist Bill Wright’s “Jungle Magic,” an epic globetrotting adventure not printed in the US since 1948! Also features the short “Trade Secret” from the inimitable Floyd Gottfredson that was last published in 1932!

MICKEY MOUSE: THE ATOMBRELLA AND THE RHYMING MAN
Written by Bill Walsh
Drawn by Floyd Gottfredson
SC, 48 pgs, FC, SRP: $6.99
Diamond Code: FEB110870

A beautiful squarebound prestige format one-shot featuring a lost Disney classic, back in print for the first time since 1948! Danger is afoot as our diminutive mouse hero confronts one of his most memorable foes in this treasured tale! Featuring the debut of one of Mickey’s archenemies, The Rhyming Man, it’s an unforgettable masterpiece from premiere Mickey writer Bill Walsh and uncontested artistic legend Floyd Gottfredson! Don’t miss this one-shot—it’s an event that will not be collected into a TPB later, Disney fans!

UNCLE SCROOGE #402
Written by Carl Barks
Drawn by Carl Barks
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110871

The 70th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney’s Comics rolls on as we present another timeless tale from the Disney comics vault with Scrooge McDuck starring in “The Fabulous Philosopher’s Stone!” For the first time in over 14 years, fans can experience Scrooge and the gang as they embark on a journey to find a fantastic, fabled stone capable of turning regular objects into gold—but not without a few side effects. Written and illustrated by the incomparable Carl Barks with a cover by fan favorite Marco Rota. The only side effect here is fun!


WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES # 718
Written by William Van Horn, Branko Collin, Marc Middelhuis, Paul Hoogma, Wilfred Ottenheijm
Drawn by William Van Horn, Paul Murry, Bas Heymans
SC, 40 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110872

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues with an entire issue of stories never before seen in the United States! Donald finds himself on a Jurassic jaunt in William Van Horn’s “Just in Time,” while Gyro’s inventions spin out of control in “The Invented Inventor!” And how could we forget “Proof Positive,” a rare 1964 Paul Murry story new to our shores? Features a brand-new cover by William Van Horn!

DARKWING DUCK: CRISIS ON INFINITE DARKWINGS TPB
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608866267
Diamond Code: FEB110863

Don’t miss the blockbuster, much-heralded return of Darkwing Duck in this new volume collecting the new arc of the hit ongoing series! Darkwing Duck is back, and back, and back and back some more as the city of St. Canard is under siege by an army of twisted Darkwings under the control of the original deranged Darkwing double, Negaduck, and his new partner in crime, the wicked witch Magica de Spell! How will our hero dispense justice when he’s public enemy number-one?! The Duck Knight has returned so hop aboard for danger and deadly doppelgangers in the epic “Crisis on Infinite Darkwings!”

MICKEY MOUSE AND THE ORBITING NIGHTMARE TPB
Written by Casty, Marv Wolfman
Drawn by Casty, Gene Colan, Jack Bradbury
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608866304
Diamond Code: FEB110867

Even the sky isn’t the limit in these two hilarious new adventures by modern Mickey master Casty! In “The Orbiting Nightmare,” Mickey Mouse’s trip to a space hotel turns dangerous when a mysterious villain arrives with world-threatening plans! Then, in “Menace from the Future,” Mickey must outwit a time-traveler sent to stop the future ruler of the world…Goofy?! Also features short stories from comic book legends Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan, and Jack Bradbury!

WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES ARCHIVES VOL. 1 TPB
Written by Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Osborne
Drawn by Floyd Gottfredson, Al Taliaferro
SC, 160 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608866571
Diamond Code: FEB110873

Presenting an accessibly-priced prestige collection of archival Disney comics — the first issues of WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES! Laugh at Donald’s misadventures in Al Taliaferro’s earliest Duck stories. Then thrill to Mickey’s epic battle with Peg-Leg Pete in Floyd Gottfredson’s “Island in the Sky”—Gottfredson’s personal favorite Mouse adventure! All the original comics and supporting features are here, too, wrapped up in a classic can’t-miss package!

Explosive New Releases From Boom! Studios!

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2/2/11 Releases!

CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #3 (A)
CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #3 (B)
It’s the return of your favorite furry flatfoots in an all-new original ongoing series! Trouble for the Rescue Rangers changes from big to absolutely huge when the team travels to the Arctic to saddle a sleuth of crazed polar bears. But the fur really flies when Chip confronts Monterey Jack, and the very leadership of the Rescue Rangers is on the line! Join DARKWING DUCK writer Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPERHERO SQUAD artist Leonel Castellani for part 3 of “Worldwide Rescue,” brought to you by BOOM! Studios and the Disney Afternoon Revolution!
The Eisner-nominated series from the book that inspired the movie BLADE RUNNER continues as Rick Deckard makes a decision that may be the biggest mistake of his life. Or it may also be the most enlightening experience of his life. There are only three renegade Nexus-6 androids left and you won’t believe what happens next in Philip K. Dick’s sci-fi masterpiece!
The Paradigm fought, dreamed, and wished for a world without Plutonian — and now they have it! But what Plutonian left in his absence is as horrifying as the Mad God himself. And far away, in the depths of space, Plutonian finds himself an unlikely captive in a terrifying extraterrestrial incarceration of torture and horror. How he’ll gain freedom from captors even crazier than himself will send shock waves throughout the galaxy! Mark Waid’s Eisner & Harvey Award-nominated series reaches new heights in this explosive issue!
It’s the celebration of 58 years of “Uncle Scrooge” with the milestone 400th issue, and much to Scrooge’s chagrin, we’re sparing no expense! Join us as we pay tribute to the perennial penny-pincher with an oversized 40-page issue stuffed with classic stories not to be missed — some published in the U.S. for the first time! First up, the incomparable Carl Barks appears as himself in this story, actually meeting Scrooge McDuck and clan in Duckburg! It’s a heartwarming tribute to Scrooge’s creator by modern master Giorgio Cavazzano in “The Duck Man.” Next, watch in awe as the witch, Magica de Spell, finally gets her hands on Scrooge’s Number One Dime in the classic story “Obsession” seeing print in the US for the first time, with art by master artist Daan Jippes! Then delight at three, count ’em, three, one-page gags by the one and only Carl Barks himself that appeared in the very first issue of Uncle Scrooge — “Osogood Silver Polish,” “Coffee for Two,” and “Soupline Eight.” Deluxe edition cover features the amazing Carl Barks oil-painting “Money Lake,” making it a must-have!
Collected for the first time ever! The original DARKWING DUCK series that fans have demanded! If you love the new DARKWING DUCK original BOOM! comic series, then you’ll love these classic tales originally published while the show was on the air. That’s right all you hardcore D.W. fans out there…here’s your chance to rediscover the daring duck of mystery as he gets downright dangerous in his very first comic book escapades, not seen in over a decade! Delight as the Disney Afternoon Revolution takes you on trip down memory lane as Darkwing Duck battles his most famous foes, and learns the ropes of fatherhood all in this 160-page volume!
Harvey Award-winning and Eisner Award-nominated Roger Langridge’s MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK continues its genius run. After a trip to Eastern Europe, Gonzo’s acting even stranger than what qualifies as normal – displaying a new penchant for avoiding sunlight! Statler and Waldorf show their age when an act strangely reminiscent of the days of the Pharoahs makes the Muppet curmudgeons wax nostalgic for their mummies. Meanwhile, the flames of romance rekindle in the old malcontents for a suspiciously youthful crush!

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1/5/11 Releases!

It’s the return of your favorite furry flatfoots in an all-new original ongoing series! When all the furry denizens in the four corners of the globe turn feral, it’s up to the world’s most daring diminutive detectives to solve the mystery. But will there be dissension in the team when they learn that one of the Rangers holds a secret about Gadget’s past that could unlock the entire case? Join DARKWING DUCK writer Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPERHERO SQUAD artist Leonel Castellani for part 2 of “Worldwide Rescue,” brought to you by BOOM! Studios and the Disney Afternoon Revolution!

Brand New Arc! Great for new readers! Dracula begins to amass a terrifying army. But he’s not the only one out for blood. With Dracula on the loose, the world’s vampires have reawakened, and it is soon up to Vampire huntress Marta to stop Dracula’s onslaught. The second arc of the ongoing horror series from the mind of Kurt Busiek begins here!

The merciless alien race know only as the Vespa has invaded Earth and proven that even the Plutonian can’t stand in its way. With Modeus’ true nature revealed and the Paradigm outnumbered — global hysteria reaches a fever pitch and the stakes have never been higher. After last issue’s shocking ending, nothing will ever be the same for Plutonian again. A game-changing issue of the Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated sensation IRREDEEMABLE, only from Mark Waid and Peter Krause!
Ancient adventures, artifacts and action as Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck and the gang match wits with the villainous Flintheart Glomgold! Plus, wait until you get a load of Launchpad McQuack, the Gladiator? Don’t miss out on all the hub-bub with the final ‘DuckTales’ story in the pages of ‘Uncle Scrooge’ before the double-sized anniversary issue #400!

Take A Peek At The Boom! Studios January/March Previews!

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January Previews for March Shipping 2011

HELLRAISER #1 (A)
 HELLRAISER #1 (B)
Written by Clive Barker, Christopher Monfette
Drawn by Leonardo Manco
SC, 40 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111031

One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Clive Barker has touched HELLRAISER only twice: once to write THE HELLBOUND HEART, and once more to write and direct the original HELLRAISER film. Now witness Barker’s long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series’ official continuity—a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites… and Pinhead! So prepare your soul for an epic journey into horror from one of the medium’s greatest voices, and starring one of the medium’s greatest characters, in an unforgettable new chapter of HELLRAISER. BONUS: this epic 40-page first issue features a 10-page backup story written by the co-writer and co-director of THE MATRIX trilogy, Larry Wachowski!

Featuring covers from legendary artist Tim Bradstreet and LEGENDS: THE ENCHANTED artist Nick Percival. And don’t miss out on the 1-in-50 variant cover drawn and signed by Clive Barker himself!

INSURRECTION v3.6 #1 (A)
INSURRECTION v3.6 #1 (B)
Written by Blake Masters, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Michael Penick
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111041

The premiere issue of an unforgettable new sci-fi epic that asks the question: what makes us human?

Enter the future where pollution, poverty, and armed conflict have been obliterated. Only off-world on the terraformed moons of distant planets does war still exist. Corporations command more power than governments and when they go to war, they use their own military force — armies composed of bio-engineered clones. For generations, these clones have not questioned why they live and die while their makers risk nothing. But now, one of their own will stand up against injustice, sparking a revolution that will change the entire galaxy, igniting INSURRECTION!

DARKWING DUCK ANNUAL #1 (A)
DARKWING DUCK ANNUAL #1 (B)
Written by Ian Brill, Tad Stones
Drawn by James Silvani, Sabrina Alberghetti
SC, 40 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111054

It’s an oversized extra issue of DARKWING DUCK, in this first ever annual event! Who doesn’t love a clown? Those happy smiles, those bloodshot eyes…those exploding toys? You guessed it, it’s the return of Quackerjack! And this time, he wants a play date with a new line of action figures: the unsuspecting citizens of St. Canard! Can Darkwing and Launchpad derail the deranged dollmaker? Or is it “game over” for the entire city? Featuring a cover and backup adventure written by Darkwing Duck creator Tad Stones, making this a collector’s item that D.W. fans everywhere will not want to miss!

28 DAYS LATER #21
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Alejandro Aragon
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111020

BRAND NEW ARC! Great for new readers! This is it people, the storyline that reveals Selena’s secret starts here! As Selena and Clint reach London, they will learn the real reason why Selena decided to come back to Great Britain. And the American occupation is the only thing preventing her from accomplishing her secret goal… If you loved the 28 DAYS LATER movies, this is the comic book you have to be reading!

THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #1 $1 EDITION
Written by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David
Drawn by Chris Burnham
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
Diamond Code: JAN111024

First issue for only 1 buck! From the mind of Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez, this is a sci-fi epic like no other. Heard about the ground-breaking The Amory Wars but never had a chance to get into it? This $1 first issue is a great entry point for new readers. Claudio Kilgannon’s adventure of war and rebirth starts here, from Sanchez, Eisner Award-winner Peter David and BATMAN & ROBIN’s Chris Burnham! Hitting the shelves the same month as the second trade paperback!

THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #9
Written by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David
Drawn by Chris Burnham
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111021

The greatest victory of Inferno and the rest of the Rebellion soon give rise to their greatest fear. When an evil figure reappears…the Keywork sees its darkest hour. Claudio must step up and be the hero the world needs—but will he answer the call? Another not-to-be-missed issue from Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez and comics legend Peter David!

DARKWING DUCK #10 (A)
DARKWING DUCK #10 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111053

High adventure and espionage are afoot as the new arc of DARKWING DUCK continues! Who is on the run from F.O.W.L.’s eggmen? Only the terrific twosome of Darkwing Duck and his loyal sidekick…Steelbeak? Former foes become friends, and familiar allies team up for the first time, with the fate of St. Canard and the whole world at stake in Part 2 of “F.O.W.L. Disposition!”

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #22
Written by Philip K. Dick
Drawn by Tony Parker
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111026

THE HUNT IS ON! Finally, Rick Deckard crosses paths with J. R. Isidore, the only barrier between Deckard and the last three Nexus-6 androids. Will Isidore give up the “friends” he’s been hiding, and is Deckard prepared to retire his greatest enemy? The countdown to the last issue continues in the mind-blowing final arc of the Eisner Award-nominated series from Philip K. Dick and acclaimed artist Tony Parker!

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #8
Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111029

Kurt Busiek continues to bring an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos. It’s the showdown of the century as Conrad and Dracula finally face off—bloodsucker vs. bloodsuckers! With Evan caught in the middle, it’s a race against time to stop the two monsters from murdering the people that might get in their way! The celebrated horror series from the mind of Kurt Busiek reaches its most exciting peak yet!

FARSCAPE #17
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111030

The War for the Uncharted Territories continues with a team-up you never asked for! Scorpius and Rygel on the run! Yes we know, you’ve seen so many stories matching a Hynerian Dominar with a half-Scarran/half-Sebacean rogue… this one won’t be like all the others! Find out if these two fan-favorite characters can trust each other to escape the wicked Kkore! From series creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!

INCORRUPTIBLE #16 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #16 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111035

The showdown between one of Earth’s most notorious supervillains and the newly-formed team of Max Damage and the Paradigm is finally here! Will the man who was once Public Enemy No. 1 be the salvation the world needs? Don’t miss the conclusion of this epic IRREDEEMABLE/INCORRUPTIBLE crossover from Mark Waid!

IRREDEEMABLE #23 (A)
IRREDEEMABLE #23 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111039

The secrets of Survivor’s dead twin brother, Scylla, are revealed! Meanwhile, Plutonian’s off-world imprisonment comes to a climactic and violent turning point when the balance of power shifts. Join us for an issue of psychological terror and ghosts of the past in this continuation of Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey-nominated superhero series that’s breaking all the rules of the genre!

STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #6 (A)
STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #6 (B)
Written by Paul Cornell, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Drawn by Javier Pina
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111043

Stan Lee’s red hot superhero series marches on! Stan “The Man” Lee, Paul Cornell, DnA, and Javier Pina kick the second arc of the critically acclaimed series into high gear. Will Stewart be able to handle the pressures and responsibilities that come with being an intergalactic weapon, or will he give up the Soldier Zero mantle? Find out in this all new action-packed issue from the legendary Stan Lee!

STAN LEE’S STARBORN #4 (A)
STAN LEE’S STARBORN #4 (B)
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Khary Randolph
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111045

Stan Lee joins New York Times bestselling author Chris Roberson and artist Khary Randolph to deliver Stan Lee’s third, epic new ongoing series, STARBORN!

Just when it seemed like Ben and Tara might make it off Earth, a new and menacing enemy appears — and now, things aren’t looking so good! Will they be able to make it out alive? Will Ben be able to embrace his newfound power and return to his true home? There’s only one way to find out how the first arc of the Stan Lee superhero smash-hit ends… Covers by fan-favorite artists Tonci Zonjic and Gene Ha!

STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #5 (A)
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #5 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Chad Hardin
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111047

BRAND NEW ARC. GREAT FOR NEW READERS! Stan Lee’s epic superhero series with Mark Waid and Chad Hardin continues with a startling new arc that will leave fans breathless! With the Split-Second Men momentarily defeated, the mastermind behind their evil must step forth and take an active hand against the Traveler—and he’s the fiercest foe yet! Perfect jumping on point for new readers to experience the highly celebrated series from Mark Waid and the legendary Stan Lee!

HELLRAISER MASTERWORKS V1
Written by Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman, Larry Wachowski, Dwayne McDuffie, and more
Drawn by Alex Ross, Mike Mignola, Kevin O’Neill, and more
SC, 200 pgs, FC, SRP: $19.99
ISBN13: 9781608860685
Diamond Code: JAN111033

Straight from the far reaches of Hell, comes a collection of classic HELLRAISER tales that will light your soul on fire! This must-have collection features stories originally published by Marvel Comics—classic spine-tinglers for die-hard fans and new readers alike, collecting a host of work from comic luminaries that you will not want to miss! Featuring the work of Clive Barker (HELLRAISER), Neil Gaiman (SANDMAN), Mike Mignola (HELLBOY), Larry Wachowski (THE MATRIX), Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME), Kevin O’Neill (LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN) and many more! Don’t miss this first volume in a series that will assemble the best HELLRAISER comics that have ever been!

THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 VOL. 2 TPB
Written by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David
Drawn by Chris Burnham
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608860425
Diamond Code: JAN111022

The greatest battle the Keywork has ever seen is found here, in the second volume of the epic series from COHEED AND CAMBRIA frontman Claudio Sanchez and comics legend Peter David! Inferno leads his forces against Wilhelm Ryan and Mayo Deftinwolf’s Red Army. But when the dust settles, the war ain’t over!

THE CALLING: CTHULHU CHRONICLES TPB
Written by Michael Alan Nelson, Johanna Stokes
Drawn by Christopher Possenti
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608860517
Diamond Code: JAN111025

Collected for this first time—the Lovecraft-inspired supernatural horror series with a decidedly modern spin from superstar writing team Michael Alan Nelson (28 DAYS LATER, HEXED) and Johanna Stokes (DEATH VALLEY, ZOMBIE TALES)!

A cruise ship comes to port—hundreds aboard are dead, but why? Clayton Diggs is a pharmaceuticals salesman who discovers his sister has committed herself to an insane asylum. She’s checked herself in, fearing she’ll hurt herself or someone else. And she’s afraid of something else out there… All across the world, hands are being dealt, and momentum is shifting, while ordinary people in an ordinary world find themselves drawn by fate to see darkness and despair unlike anything they could ever imagine. Meanwhile, a cult makes its move, believing that there is a great one sleeping that will hear THE CALLING…

Cover by CRIMINAL’s Sean Phillips!

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?: DUST TO DUST VOL. 2 TPB
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Robert Adler
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608866182
Diamond Code: JAN111027

New York Times bestselling author Chris Roberson (iZOMBIE, STAN LEE’S STARBORN) writes the prequel to legendary sci-fi author Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, the inspiration for BLADE RUNNER and one of the greatest science fiction novels ever published!
Who hunted androids before Rick Deckard? Just two men: Malcolm Reed, the only “special” human with the ability to discern man from machine, and Charlie Victor, who because of his past is the perfect man for the job…or is he? Journey through a world returning from the brink of destruction as Malcolm and Charlie hunt down six rogue androids that need to be “retired.”
Chris Roberson and fan-favorite artist Robert Adler flesh out Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? mythology in the second and final collection of this science fiction milestone!

HEXED TPB
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Emma Rios
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13:9781608860456
Diamond Code: JAN111034

FIRST TIME IN TRADE PAPERBACK! Blood. Theft. Sex. Magic. The critically acclaimed fan-favorite is now in trade paperback! It’s said there’s no honor amongst thieves. Add to that a thief operating in the occult underground, and it’s a whole different kind of nasty! Luci Jennifer Inagcio Das Neves — Lucifer for short — takes a new job that will expose her to the macabre underbelly of the city, and a secret that she’d rather nobody know. By Michael Alan Nelson, the critically acclaimed writer of 28 DAYS LATER and DINGO, hot new art talent Emma Rios (THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, RUNAWAYS) and colorist Cris Peter. Special cover by Paul Pope!

PALE HORSE TPB
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Christian DiBari
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608860371
Diamond Code: JAN111042

You’ve never seen the Old West like this before! Ex-slave and former Union soldier Cole has spent the years after the Civil War building a reputation as the most fearsome bounty hunter in the land. But when the tables turn and a bounty is placed on Cole’s head, all hell breaks loose. Finding himself unable to protect the thing most precious to him—his family—Cole goes on a rampage of revenge, leaving a trail of blood and wreckage in his wake. With nothing but his horse, his one surviving son, and his gun, Cole’s vengeful journey leaves no stone unturned and no culprit living!

The thrilling miniseries from the writer of the critically acclaimed 28 DAYS LATER and HEXED!

THE UNKNOWN: THE DEVIL MADE FLESH TPB
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Minck Oosterveer
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608860463
Diamond Code: JAN111049

The second volume of Mark Waid’s critically acclaimed new miniseries collected for the first time! A year after the mystery that changed everything for Catherine Allingham — the world’s greatest detective returns with a new chilling case. Residents of Mountain Oak are turning up dead with each victim leaving a different death clue at the scene of the crime. Catherine and her new assistant Adrianna are on the case. But why doesn’t Catherine remember her former partner, James Doyle, and with suffering from a brain tumor, how has she overshot her expiration date of six months by a year? Find out in this hair-raising new volume of THE UNKNOWN! Join Mark (KINGDOM COME) Waid and international superstar Minck Oosterveer in this thrilling adventure! In the vein of RUSE!

CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #4 (A)
CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #4 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by Leonel Castellani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111051

Join DARKWING DUCK writer Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPERHERO SQUAD artist Leonel Castellani for the return of your favorite furry flat foots in an all-new original ongoing series! The first arc comes to an end as Fat Cat’s plans come to fruition and the Rescue Rangers fall victim to the power of the corrupt Animal Rescue Signal. Will they snap out of it before the fiendish feline turns Mother Nature into “Mother Danger?” Find out in the finale of “Worldwide Rescue!”

DONALD DUCK #364
Written by Carl Barks, Federico Pedrocchi
Drawn by Carl Barks, Federico Pedrocchi
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111056

Donald Duck continues to celebrate the 70th Aniversary of Walt Disney’s Comics. And what rare treats await you within these pages! See the first appearance of Donald’s uncle Scrooge McDuck’s infamous money bin in the 1951 Carl Barks classic, “The Big Bin on Killmotor Hill,” reprinted in the U.S. for the first time in over 17 years! Followed by the first-ever complete reprint of the 1938 Federico Pedrocchi strip entitled “Donald Duck Special Correspondent” — including pages never before seen in the U.S.! Featuring a classic cover by the legendary Don Rosa, this issue is surely one-of-a-kind!

MICKEY MOUSE #306
Written by Byron Erickson
Drawn by Paco Rodriguez, Fabrizio Petrossi
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111062

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues here with some of the greatest Mickey Mouse stories ever told! Modern Mickey master Byron Erickson — the creator that fans have been clamoring for — gives us two stories, “Catch as Cat Can” and “Pocketful of Miracles,” both printed here for the first time in the U.S. of A.! Featuring a brand-new cover by celebrated Mickey Mouse artist Paco Rodriguez!

UNCLE SCROOGE #401
Written by Don Rosa
Drawn by Don Rosa
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111065

It’s Uncle Scrooge’s turn to honor the 70th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s Comics and what better way to do it than with one of the most sought-after stories by Disney legend Don Rosa? Enjoy the hijinks as Scrooge McDuck and the gang follow Gyro Gearloose’s new invention to the center of the earth in Rosa’s unforgettable tale, “The Universal Solvent,” collected in one issue for the first time ever! With art, story and cover by Rosa himself, how could you possibly resist the penny-pinching ways of Scrooge McDuck!

WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES # 717
Written by William Van Horn, Ted Osborne, Daan Jiippes, Freddy Milton
Drawn by William Van Horn, Floyd Gottfredson, Daan Jippes, Freddy Milton, Walt Kelly
SC, 40 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111065

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues with the best Disney stories both classic and new! First up, two stories that have never before been published in the U.S. — “Scrooge for a Day” by William Van Horn and Daan Jippes’ Daisy Duck story “Coat of Harms.” If those aren’t enough for you, try these rare gems: Floyd Gottfredson’s “Broadcast News” and Walt Kelly’s “Donald Duck’s Surprise Party,” both reprinted here for the first time in the U.S. in over 60 years! Featuring a Carl Barks cover showcasing one of his last ever drawings!

DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS: FEATHERS OF FURY TPB
Written by Ennio Missaglia, Gorm Transgaard, François Corteggiani, Paul Halas, Tom Anderson, Janet Gilbert, Bill Walsh
Drawn by Valerio Held, José Maria Manrique, Comicup Studio, Vicar, Francisco Rodriguez Peinado, Manuel Gonzales
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608866281
Diamond Code: JAN111057

Donald Duck’s lazy day with his nephews suddenly sends the unsuspecting duck on a surreal journey in the far east, as our web-footed warrior must tackle some seemingly familiar foes to save Daisy! The feathers fly as Donald Duck dreams of being the world’s newest martial arts movie star! Plenty of hijinks and high-kicks as our wannabe warrior finds out that being a Kung Fu master is a lot more than he bargained for!

TOY STORY: TOY OVERBOARD TPB
Written by Jesse Blaze Snider
Drawn by Morgan Luthi
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608866052
Diamond Code: JAN111064

Your favorite toys from Andy’s room are back, and they’ve brought two new friends: Jessie and Bullseye! As the new toys settle in, they’re abruptly whisked away on an exotic cruise! But when an accident tosses Buzz and Jessie overboard, it’s a race against time to catch up to the boat…or sink to the bottom of the ocean! Written by GROWING UP TWISTED’s Jesse Blaze Snider!

WALT DISNEY TREASURY: DONALD DUCK VOL. 1
Written by Don Rosa
Drawn by Don Rosa
SC, 160 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 978608866564
Diamond Code: JAN111058

Jumpin’ jacksnipes! Don Rosa’s first Donald Duck tales are back in print, and we have them here! First up, Dynamic Don serves up his “Return to Plain Awful” with Donald in search of square eggs…with Uncle Scrooge and Flintheart Glomgold in tow! Next, our dashing duck fights it out with über-lucky Gladstone in “Oolated Luck” and “Give Unto Others.” Experience jerky Neighbor Jones in “Recalled Wreck,” and his own super-smart nephews in “Mythological Menagerie” and “Making the Grade!” All this plus other timeless tales including “Fit to be Pied,” “Rocket Reverie,” “Forget me Not,” “Star-Struck Duck,” “Metaphorically Spanking,” “The Crocodile Collector” and the rare Christmas classic “Fir-Tree Fracas.” Including a cover gallery and ducky behind-the-scenes details never before told. Are we aiming to win a Junior Woodchuck Merit Badge, or what?

Free Comic Book Day 2011 – The Gold Books

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Free Comic Book Day on May 7th, 2011

Ape Entertainment

KIZOIC PRESENTS: KUNG FU PANDA/RICHIE RICH FLIP BOOK

Archaia Entertainment

DARK CRYSTAL/MOUSE GUARD FLIP BOOK

Archie Comics

BETTY & VERONICA

BOOM! Studios

DARKWING DUCK/RESCUE RANGERS FLIP BOOK

Dark Horse Comics

AVATAR: LAST AIRBENDER/STAR WARS: CLONE WARS FLIP BOOK

DC Comics

A SPECIAL TOP SECRET PROJECT TOO BIG TO ANNOUNCE!

Image Comics

ROBERT KIRKMAN KID-FRIENDLY TITLE

IDW Publishing

LOCKE & KEY

Marvel Comics

SPIDER-MAN

Papercutz

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GERONIMO STILTON & THE SMURFS FLIP BOOK

Explosive New Releases From Boom! Studios!

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12/02/10 Releases!

CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #1 (A)
CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #1 (B)
It’s the return of your favorite furry flatfoots in an all new original ongoing series! Coming on the heels of BOOM!’s bestselling DARKWING DUCK ongoing series, BOOM! brings you another piece of the Disney Afternoon Revolution with CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS. Join DARKWING DUCK writer Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD artist Leonel Castellani as they take the diminutive detectives on all new original adventure! This is the series that will have you singing that song you can never forget: “Sometimes some crimes go slipping through the cracks. But these two gumshoes are picking up the slack. There’s no case too big, no case too small, when you need help just call — Ch-ch-ch-Chip ‘N’ Dale Rescue Rangers!”
IRREDEEMABLE #20 (A)
IRREDEEMABLE #20 (B)
The secrets of the malicious alien race The Vespa are revealed. Earth hangs in the balance as their clandestine relationship with a fallen Paradigm member comes to the forefront. The Paradigm’s past comes back to haunt them, Plutonian meets his match, and the fate of the world will never be the same! A new arc of the scorching hot, Eisner and Harvey-nominated IRREDEEMABLE kicks off here!
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?: DUST TO DUST #7
Don’t miss the penultimate issue of the celebrated prequel to the Eisner-nominated series DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?! Will Charlie Victor save Malcolm Reed from the evil clutches of the renegade androids? Find out as Chris Roberson (I, ZOMBIE) expands Philip K. Dick’s classic sci-fi world that inspired BLADE RUNNER!
TOY STORY: TALES FROM THE TOY CHEST #3
Lost at sea, Jessie, Buzz and Shark must find a way back to Andy’s cruise ship before it’s too late! With TOY STORY 3 burning up the box office, this is the only place to continue to get all new stories featuring your favorite TOY STORY characters! This series has been called “The smartest kid’s book on the stands.” Find out why!
WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES #713
“The Menace from the Future” begins here! Goofy finds himself on the verge of making a startling discovery, but he doesn’t know that a mysterious stranger is intent on keeping that from happening! Now Mickey Mouse has to get to the bottom of the situation before his friend pays the price! Another epic adventure from modern Mickey master Casty!
ROBERT E. HOWARD’S HAWKS OF OUTREMER TPB
He is Cormac FitzGeoffrey, and he has no master. As a wandering warrior born and bred on battle, he’s a renowned fighter, a ruthless adversary, and a man who is no stranger to the ways of violence and bloodshed. He counts his friends on one hand, so when Cormac learns that his most recent liege has been murdered, nothing will stop his quest for revenge. By oath, a path of vengeance will be marked with the blood of his enemies. Sword-swinging, berserker action in only the way Robert E. Howard could deliver! Featuring a cover by fan-favorite THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN artist Joe Jusko!
FINDING NEMO: LOSING DORY TPB
“Fishnapped!” Dory is taken from the reef by a mysterious group and only her friends can save her. Join Marlin, Nemo and Gill as they embark on a quest to save Dory from her elusive captors. And what happens next will shock all the fish in the sea! The biggest selling DVD of all time comes to comics in a brand-new adventure that FINDING NEMO fans will be talking about for ages.

Don’t Miss Kids Comics L.A. At Meltdown Comics This Saturday!

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IT’S A FUN-FILLED CELEBRATION
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
KIDS COMICS L.A. EVENT
AT MELTDOWN COMICS
DECEMBER 4, 2010

MEET
CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS
& DARKWING DUCK WRITER
IAN BRILL!

December 1, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – Join BOOM! Studios and Meltdown Comics as they celebrate Kid’s Comics L.A., a day of comics, creativity and fun for the whole family, Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 1-3pm!

Kids Comics L.A., gives an opportunity for kids to meet with talented all-ages comic creators and learn learn how to create their own comic books! Two unique comic seminars will help budding creators understand the basics of comics creating. These seminars are open to all attendees giving families the opportunity to to learn together!

Don’t miss your chance to hang out and learn comics creating from DARKWING DUCK & CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGER writer Ian Brill, FRAGGLE ROCK writer Sam Humphries, PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR’s David Server & Jackson Lanzing and REED GUNTHER’s Shane & Chris Houghton.

This is an all ages event, open to the public and absolutely free. So if you have a budding artist or writer in your household or are a kid at heart come down to Meltdown comics for Kids Comics L.A.!

What: Kids Comics L.A.

Where: Meltdown Comics & Collectibles
7522 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90046

Who’s in Attendance:
Ian Brill (DARKWING DUCK & CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS,
BOOM! Studios, BOOM Kids!)
Sam Humphries (FRAGGLE ROCK, Archaia)
David Server & Jackson Lanzing (PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR,
Ape Entertainment)
Shane & Chris Houghton (REED GUNTHER, Independent)

Anything else?: Dine on Los Angeles’ own famouse GRILLED CHEESE TRUCK on hand all day to feed comics lovers of all ages!

About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) 2009 “Best Publisher” of the year, generates a wide-ranging catalog of multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic books and graphic novels featuring some of the industry’s top talent, including Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, 20th Century Fox’s 28 DAYS LATER and DIE HARD, The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. This fall sees BOOM! teaming up with the legendary Stan Lee, creator of Marvel Comics’ characters Spider-Man, The Hulk, and The X-Men for a line of original superhero series, the legend’s first new superhero creations in nearly 20 years. BOOM!’s youth imprint, BOOM Kids!, is an undisputed industry leader publishing Disney/Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney’s THE MUPPETS, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.

Boom! Studios: February 2011 Solicitations

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STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #4 (A)
 STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #4 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Chad Hardin
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC100828

Join Stan Lee and Mark Waid for their epic new ongoing series — THE TRAVELER. THE TRAVELER has the power to warp and bend time to his will. But who is he? Where has he come from? And more importantly: what has finally caught up to him. In this issue, THE TRAVELER’s past is finally revealed! With his true love’s life on the line, THE TRAVELER’s race against time reaches a deadly, critical mass!

Don’t miss out as Stan Lee makes comic book history…again!

STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #5 (A)
STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #5 (B)
Written by Paul Cornell
Drawn by Javier Pina
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC100824

NEW ARC! GREAT START FOR NEW READERS! Stan Lee, Paul Cornell, and Javier Pina continue their celebrated run on the year’s most exciting new superhero series. In the aftermath of last issue’s epic battle, SOLDIER ZERO finds himself hated by the public, and Stewart finds himself more confused than ever— while a new threat emerges! A perfect jumping on point for new readers as Stan Lee drives SOLDIER ZERO full speed ahead.

STAN LEE’S STARBORN #3 (A)
STAN LEE’S STARBORN #3 (B)
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Khary Randolph
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC100826

Stan Lee, the most colossal creative force in the history of comics, teams up with BOOM! Studios to deliver a brand new line of superhero comics! Stan joins New York Times bestselling author Chris Roberson (iZOMBIE, CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE) and fan-favorite artist Khary Randolph (SPIDER-MAN) to deliver Stan Lee’s third, epic new ongoing series, STARBORN! Holed up in the Griffith Observatory, Benjamin and Tara fight to survive the predatory aliens known as the Hive. It’s nonstop superhero action as Benjamin continues to try and wrap his head around the fact that he is actual an alien prince! You’ve got questions? Stan “The Man” Lee has answers! Covers by fan-favorite artists Gene Ha and Humberto Ramos (X-MEN, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN)!

28 DAYS LATER #20
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Alejandro Aragon
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC100804

Some call her hero. Some call her villain. She knows herself only as a survivor. But now Selena has come face to face with someone who blames her for the destruction of the Manchester Mansion. Someone consumed with fury. And what he has in store for Selena is worse than anything The Infected could ever do to her. If you loved the 28 DAYS LATER movies, this is the comic book you have to be reading!

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #21
Written by Philip K. Dick
Drawn by Tony Parker
SC, 32 pgs, FC, (21 of 24), SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC100809

A MUST READ ISSUE! The biggest twist in Philip K. Dick’s revolutionary masterwork will leave you breathless. After Rick Deckard’s life-changing decision, things turn upside down when the truth about Mercerism is revealed to the world! Don’t miss the mind-blowing final arc of the Eisner Award-nominated series from Philip K. Dick and acclaimed artist Tony Parker!

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #7
Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Damian Couceiro
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC100814

It’s bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Kurt Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos. The enemy of my enemy is…my ally? With Dracula’s forces fully amassed, Evan and vampire hunter Marta must team-up to bring down the king of monsters before he brings our world under his dominion! The ongoing horror series from the mind of Kurt Busiek continues!

FARSCAPE #16 (Ongoing)
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC100815

The War for the Uncharted Territories continues! Crichton and Aeryn have suffered intense losses. But there is no time to mourn. The Kkore continue their attacks and people are dying and suffering subjugation by the hands of these powerful strangers. Moya’s crew must step up and be heroes. Hope lies only with them! From series creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!

INCORRUPTIBLE #15 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #15 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC100820

With one of society’s most notorious enemies closing in on Max Damage’s unlikely team of super-powered allies and the world distrustful of the reformed supervillain’s claims of virtue, can Max remain INCORRUPTIBLE? Or will he turn on those he’s sworn to protect? The smash IRREDEEMABLE/INCORRUPTIBLE crossover event you’ve been waiting for continues with this issue of Mark Waid’s hit series!

IRREDEEMABLE #22 (A)
IRREDEEMABLE #22 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC100822

The Paradigm fought, dreamed, and wished for a world without Plutonian — and now they have it! But what Plutonian left in his absence is as horrifying as the Mad God himself. And far away, in the depths of space, Plutonian finds himself an unlikely captive in a terrifying extraterrestrial incarceration of torture and horror. How he’ll gain freedom from captors even crazier than himself will send shock waves throughout the galaxy! Mark Waid’s Eisner & Harvey Award-nominated series reaches new heights in this explosive issue!

28 DAYS LATER VOL. 3: HOT ZONE TPB
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Declan Shalvey, Leonardo Manco
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608866311
Diamond Code: DEC100805

Selena, Derrick and Clint have set their sights on London. Selena has survived one war with The Infected but can she make it through a second time? They’ve got a machete that’s hacked its share of infected and a gun with only nine bullets. Ammo, and time, is running out… The saga continues in this epic, fan-favorite horror series!

FARSCAPE SCORPIUS VOL.2 TPB
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, David Alan Mack
Drawn by Gordon Purcell
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13:9781608866175
Diamond Code: DEC100818

With a face like a skull, the half-breed Scorpius takes his villainy to new heights! Chrichton’s worst adversary, fandom’s favorite villain, and one of science fiction’s greatest antagonist finds himself deposed from his throne on Hyneria and making a bold new discovery that could put him back on top of the Uncharted Territories! In this volume, Scorpius rises up the ranks of the Kkore to get his revenge on the Scarrans. But is leading the Kkore too good to be true for science fiction’s favorite villain. This is the next step for the world of FARSCAPE from show creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and celebrated STAR TREK writer David Alan Mack.

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP VOL. 4 HC
Written by Philip. K. Dick
Drawn by Tony Parker
SC, 144 pgs, FC, SRP: $24.99
ISBN13: 9781608866151
Diamond Code: DEC100810

THE EISNER AWARD-NOMINATED SERIES CONTINUES! Worldwide bestselling sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick’s award-winning DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? has been called “a masterpiece ahead of its time, even today” and “arguably Mr. Dick’s best.” BOOM! Studios is honored to present the complete novel transplanted to the comic book medium, mixing all new panel-to-panel continuity with the actual text from the novel in an innovative, ground-breaking series experiment that the Village Voice named one of the “Best Comics and Graphic Novels”! Deluxe hardcover edition — Volume 4 of 6.

FARSCAPE: GONE AND BACK TPB
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Tommy Patterson
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608866250
Diamond Code: DEC100816

FIRST TIME IN TRADE PAPERBACK! Zhaan and D’Argo are alive! Crichton’s not married to Aeryn anymore! What’s going on? Crichton has found himself in an alternate timeline. His friends are alive, but his wife is still part of the Peacekeepers. Can he get back? Will he ever see Aeryn again? From series creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!

CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #3 (A)
CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #3 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by Leonel Castellani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC100830

It’s the return of your favorite furry flatfoots in an all-new original ongoing series! Trouble for the Rescue Rangers changes from big to absolutely huge when the team travels to the Arctic to saddle a sleuth of crazed polar bears. But the fur really flies when Chip confronts Monterey Jack, and the very leadership of the Rescue Rangers is on the line! Join DARKWING DUCK writer Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPERHERO SQUAD artist Leonel Castellani for part 3 of “Worldwide Rescue,” brought to you by BOOM! Studios and the Disney Afternoon Revolution!

DARKWING DUCK #9 (A)
DARKWING DUCK #9 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC100832

BRAND NEW ARC! GREAT FOR NEW READERS! As the “Crisis on Infinite Darkwings” subsides, the way is made for…what else? A brand new crisis! Something mysterious has emerged in the ranks of the formerly-most-fiendish secret organization on the planet — F.O.W.L. Inside F.O.W.L.’s remnants lurks a plot so insidious that Darkwing Duck has been enlisted to neutralize the nefarious notion by one of their own — Steelbeak! Don’t miss the first part of… “F.O.W.L. Disposition!”


DONALD DUCK #363 (A)
DONALD DUCK #363 (B)
Written by Carl Barks, Don Rosa, Geoffrey Bloom
Drawn by Daan Jippes, Don Rosa, Carlos Mota
SC, 40 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC100834

Classics are back at BOOM as the toast to the 70th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s Comics continues in the pages of DONALD DUCK! For starters, presented for the first time in the U.S. is the much-requested 1997 Carl Barks story — recently redrawn by Jippes in the Barks style — titled “Somewhere Beyond Nowhere.” If that doesn’t whet your appetite, feast on the Don Rosa classic “Mystery of the Loch” as it’s reprinted for the first time in English in 16 years! And if that’s not enough, enjoy the Geoffrey Blum/Carlos Mota fan-favorite “Saga of Captain Duckburg” — that may even feature Carl Barks himself! Featuring the never-before-seen cover for “Mystery of the Loch” by the legendary Don Rosa and a special variant featuring an oil painting by the legendary Carl Barks entitled “Slow Boat To Duckburg.”


UNCLE SCROOGE # 400 (A)
UNCLE SCROOGE # 400 (B)
Written by Carl Barks, Byron Erickson, Rudy Salvagnini
Drawn by Carl Barks, Daan Jippes, Giorgio Cavazzano
SC, 40 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Diamond Code: DEC100845

It’s the celebration of 58 years of “Uncle Scrooge,” with the milestone 400th issue, and much to Scrooge’s chagrin, we’re sparing no expense! Join us as we pay tribute to the perennial penny-pincher with an oversized 40-page issue stuffed with classic stories not to be missed — some published in the U.S. for the first time! First up, the incomparable Carl Barks appears as himself in this story, actually meeting Scrooge McDuck and clan in Duckburg! It’s a heartwarming tribute to Scrooge’s creator by modern master Giorgio Cavazzano in “The Duck Man.” Next, watch in awe as the witch, Magica de Spell, finally gets her hands on Scrooge’s Number One Dime in the classic story “Obsession” seeing print in the US for the first time, with art by master artist Daan Jippes! Then delight at three, count ’em, three, one-page gags by the one and only Carl Barks himself that appeared in the very first issue of Uncle Scrooge — “Osogood Silver Polish,” “Coffee for Two,” and “Soupline Eight.” This edition features a new, never-before-seen in the US cover by the legendary Don Rosa and a brand new piece by the illustrious Daan Jippes.

UNCLE SCROOGE #400 DELUXE EDITION
Written by Carl Barks, Byron Erickson, Rudy Salvagnini
Drawn by Carl Barks, Daan Jippes, Giorgio Cavazzano
SC, 40 pgs, FC, SRP: $6.99
Diamond Code: DEC100846

It’s the celebration of 58 years of “Uncle Scrooge,” with the milestone 400th issue, and much to Scrooge’s chagrin, we’re sparing no expense! Join us as we pay tribute to the perennial penny-pincher with an oversized 40-page issue stuffed with classic stories not to be missed — some published in the U.S. for the first time! First up, the incomparable Carl Barks appears as himself in this story, actually meeting Scrooge McDuck and clan in Duckburg! It’s a heartwarming tribute to Scrooge’s creator by modern master Giorgio Cavazzano in “The Duck Man.” Next, watch in awe as the witch, Magica de Spell, finally gets her hands on Scrooge’s Number One Dime in the classic story “Obsession” seeing print in the US for the first time, with art by master artist Daan Jippes! Then delight at three, count ’em, three, one-page gags by the one and only Carl Barks himself that appeared in the very first issue of Uncle Scrooge — “Osogood Silver Polish,” “Coffee for Two,” and “Soupline Eight.”

MICKEY MOUSE #305
Written by Carl Fallberg
Drawn by Dann Jippes, Don Rosa, Gil Turner
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Diamond Code: DEC100841

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues here with some of the greatest Mickey Mouse stories ever told! Follow Mickey and Goofy on an epic African adventure in “The Lens Hunters” story by Disney legends Carl Fallberg and Paul Murry — printed here for the first time since 1953 and with all three parts printed entirely in one issue for the first time ever in the USA! Cover by Paul Murry.

WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES #716
Written by Carl Barks
Drawn by Carl Barks, Daan Jippes
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Diamond Code: DEC100849

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues with two classic stories that have never seen print in the USA! Experience hot rod hijinks with Donald Duck in the classic “A Day in a Duck’s Life”, written by Carl Barks and redrawn by Daan Jippes in the classic Barks style! Then, re-discover the 1948 Carl Barks tale “Rival Beachcombers,” which hasn’t seen print in the U.S. in almost twenty years! Including a rare cover by Don Rosa!

MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS: 300 MICKEYS TPB
Written by Stefan Petrucha, Sergio Badino, Ted Osborne
Drawn by Cèsar Ferioli Pelaez, Giorgio Cavazzano, Floyd Gottfredson
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608866274
Diamond Code: DEC100842

Join in the fun with Mickey Mouse for a collection of multiplying mischief! When a cloning experiment goes hilariously wrong, Mickey must take on hundreds of…himself! Then, a trip to Mount Rushmore uncovers a scheme by the Phantom Blot to take over the world using robot presidents! Also featuring a classic tale by Disney legend Floyd Gottfredson!

THE INCREDIBLES: TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES
Written by Landry Walker
Drawn by Ramanda Kamarga
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608866038
Diamond Code: DEC100836

The world’s favorite family of superheroes faces its biggest challenge yet! When the Underminer returns with a powerful new ally, The Incredibles are Metroville’s only hope…just as long as the family can stop squabbling long enough to save the day! It’s a high-stakes underground adventure filled with humor, suspense, angry gorillas and giant robots!

THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK: MUPPET MASH
Written by Roger Langridge
Drawn by Roger Langridge
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608866113
Diamond Code: DEC100844

Harvey Award-winning and Eisner Award-nominated Roger Langridge’s MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK continues its genius run. After a trip to Eastern Europe, Gonzo’s acting even stranger than what qualifies as normal – displaying a new penchant for avoiding sunlight! While, Statler and Waldorf show their age when an act strangely reminiscent of the days of the Pharoahs makes the Muppet curmudgeons wax nostalgic for their mummies. Meanwhile, the flames of romance rekindle in the old malcontents for a suspiciously youthful crush!

MUPPET SHERLOCK HOLMES TPB
Written by Patrick Stork
Drawn by Amy Mebberson
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608866137
Diamond Code: DEC100843

“Once you eliminate the rational, whatever remains, no matter how absurd, must be the Muppets.” Join Gonzo as Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest detective and his associates Dr. Watson (Fozzie) and Inspector LeStrade (Kermit) as they attempt to solve four seemingly unrelated cases. Taking your favorite Muppet characters and dropping them right into the exciting world of Sherlock Holmes, MUPPET SHERLOCK HOLMES dares to ask the questions: Who is the mysterious fellow following them? Why does Miss Piggy keep switching roles? Where do socks come from? These questions and many more will be answered in MUPPET SHERLOCK HOLMES!

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