Think Tank #1
Story by: Matt Hawkins Art By: Rahsan Ekedal & Brian Reber
Price: $3.99
FIGHTING THE MAN… WITH SCIENCE!
Dr. David Loren is many things: child prodigy, inventor, genius, slacker… mass murderer. When a military think tank’s smartest scientist decides he can no longer stomach creating weapons of destruction, will he be able to think his way out of his dilemma or find himself subject to the machinations of smaller men?
Image Comics has released theirs Skybound‘s and Top Cow‘s list of variants and exclusives you can find at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. You can get the Image items at Booth 2729 and the Top Cow items at Booth 2629.
Image Comics
CHEW: SECRET AGENT POYO #1 Guillory Comic-Con Exclusive Variant Cover
A one-shot spinning off CHEW’s most popular supporting character, and comics’ most beloved homicidal cybernetic kung-fu rooster. Concentrated mayhem. Feathers, rage and hate! Plus: an all-star pin-up gallery from some of the most staggeringly talented artists in the industry!
$10.00
Limited to 700 copies
SKULLKICKERS #15 Kitten Variant Cover
Created as a gag cover to appear in previews so as not to spoil earlier issues, this kitten cover by Edwin Huang and Misty Coates is now available to purchase thanks to popular demand! Don’t let the kitten fool you, though. Inside is heinous violence, trouble-making and all the skullkicking you can handle.
$3.50
Limited to 500 copies
SKYBOUND
THE WALKING DEAD Michonne Bloody Poncho Variant Action Figure
Limited edition bloody Michonne action figure featuring an exclusive poncho based on her first appearance.
SRP: $25.00
Limited to 3000 units, Two per person
THE WALKING DEAD #100 Vannen Watch
In honor of The Walking Dead’s 100th issue, Skybound and Vannen watches bring you a limited edition timepiece. The watch features art from Charlie Adlard’s issue #100 cover. Each watch is signed by Robert Kirkman.
$85.00
Limited to 500 units, One per person
THE WALKING DEAD Hardcover Compendium
Limited edition, foil stamped hardcover version of THE WALKING DEAD Compendium Vol. 1. Collects issues 1-48 of THE WALKING DEAD
$100.00
Limited to 900 copies, One per person
TOP COW
Artifacts #19 Broussard Comic-Con Exclusive Variant Cover
Kicking off a brand new story in the Top Cow’s ongoing REBIRTH initiative, RON MARZ and STJEPAN SEJIC introduce a brand new Artifact bearer — Dr. Rachel Harrison, bearer of the Heartstone — in this special three part story. Available only at Comic-Con, this exclusive cover by MICHAEL BROUSSARD features Witchblade, Angelus and Aphrodite!
$10
Limited to 500 copies
The Darkness #105 Portacio Comic-Con Exclusive Variant Cover
Concluding DAVID HINE and JEREMY HAUN’s explosive opening story arc, this issue sees Jackie Estacado, bearer of the Darkness, confronted with disintegration of his perfect world. Available only at Comic-Con, this exclusive cover by WHILCE PORTACIO features The Darkness and his Darklings!
$10
Limited to 500 copies
Think Tank #1 Bagus Variant Cover
A Comic-Con Debut Issue! The action-packed science series from MATT HAWKINS and RAHSAN EKEDAL tells the tale of a brilliant scientist trapped in a military think tank and his attempt to escape. Available only at Comic-Con, this exclusive cover by BAGUS HUTOMO introduces the world to slacker genius scientist — Dr. David Loren!
$10
Limited to 500 copies
Top Cow Comic-Con Exclusive Variant Set
Get all three of Top Cow’s exclusive variant covers for only $25, a $5 savings!
SRP: $25
SUNSET Limited Edition Comic-Con Exclusive Hardcover
A Comic-Con Debut Original Graphic Novel! Sometimes all you can do is go out with guns blazing… CHRISTOS GAGE and JORGE LUCAS debut their hard-hitting old man noir original graphic novel — SUNSET. On the surface, Nick Bellamy looks like any other veteran retiree left behind by a modern world. In reality, Nick is a former enforcer, who stole a fortune and years of freedom from his former mob boss. This limited edition variant will feature a foil stamped logo and an exclusive book plate.
$30
Limited to 250 copies
WAR’S NO GAME IN THINK TANK
New thriller from Top Cow’s Minotaur Press
BERKELEY, CA – June 12, 2012 — Image Comics and Minotaur Press, an imprint of Top Cow Productions, proudly announce the newest addition to their critically acclaimed line: THINK TANK. From the creative minds of Matt Hawkins (LADY PENDRAGON, PILOT SEASON: THE TEST) and Rahsan Ekedal (ECHOES, Solomon Kane), THINK TANK #1 blends taut action with the actual science of today.
Child prodigy, inventor, genius, slacker… mass murderer. These are all ways to describe the brilliant Dr. David Loren. When a military think tank’s smartest scientist decides he can no longer stomach creating weapons of destruction, will he be able to think his way out of his dilemma or find himself subject to the machinations of smaller men?
Debuting in August, THINK TANK is a science action thriller that will appeal to fans of other hit Image series like MANHATTAN PROJECTS and THE ACTIVITY.
“Dr. Loren’s life and situation are my commentary on American so-called exceptionalism in a modern day setting with real science and weapons that you’ve never heard of that do actually exist,” said writer Matt Hawkins. “The drones you see on TV flying in Afghanistan are decades-old technology. We marvel at these but the stuff coming out of DARPA and actual think tanks today rivals some of the most creative stuff you see in the best science fiction.”
Published under Top Cow Productions’ Minotaur Press imprint, the 32-page, black and white THINK TANK #1 will be in stores on Wednesday, August 1st, 2012 for $3.99. It is available for pre-order now in the June issue of Previews (order code JUN120435).
ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
