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First 2011 Convention in Arizona, Will a Protest Follow?

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Brett

The well known California comic dealer Jimmy Jay has announced the first comic book convention of 2011, scheduled for January 8 and 9 in Mesda, Arizona. Guests so far include Rob Liefeld, Jeph Loeb, Robert Kirkman, Jon Layman, Mike Choi, Sonia Oback, Cory Walker and Ryan Otterly.

Arizona is at the center of a firestorm over a recent piece of legislation that requires police to determine the immigration status of anyone they stop and suspect is in the country illegally. It also makes it a state crime to lack proper immigration papers. The legislation has already been modified since it was signed into legislation. The law now requires scrutiny only of people who police stop, detain or arrest. They also changed a section of the bill that barred officers from “solely” using race as grounds for suspecting someone is in the country illegally

Some have called this law racist and is nothing but racial profiling. Opponents feel the changes made won’t make any difference and have filed at least three federal lawsuits, with more to follow. The legislation has led to numerous protests and calls for boycotts of the state.

Crime has been cited as a reason for the legislation, but crime is actually down along the border, negating this argument. Some police enforcement have stated that the legislation will lead to more crime as immigrants will be afraid to report crime committed against them or be less willing to cooperate.

The Justice Department has drafted a legal challenge to the law citing that it impinges on the Federal Government’s authority to police the national borders. L.A. County officials have called for a boycott.

Will this controversy come to the comics industry with calls for industry talent and companies to not attend and boycott?

We’ve reached out to the convention for an interview and comment and will update this article when and if one is received.

Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost Trade Paperback Available In July

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

ALADDIN: LEGACY OF THE LOST
TRADE PAPERBACK AVAILABLE IN JULY

May 27th, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – Outside the mystical city of Shambhalla, an evil sorcerer plots to steal an artifact from a legendary cave. The only one who can help him is Shambhalla’s most nortorious thief: Ala ad-Din, better known as Aladdin. But when the sorcerer crosses Aladdin, it sparks an adventure that spans from Shambhalla’s borders to the ends of the Earth in a tale filled with magic, romance, courage and adventure.

Radical Publishing is proud to announce that for the first time ever, Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost, the fresh new take on the classic adventure tale, is now available for order in Diamond Previews in one complete trade paperback. Written by multi-Eisner nominated Ian Edginton (Victorian Undead) with gorgeous interior art by fan-favorite artist Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade) and rising star Patrick Reilly, Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost takes readers on a journey to the world of the Arabian Nights and beyond with the travels of the notorious rogue, Aladdin.

This new deluxe trade paperback collects the full miniseries with a number of extras, including an in-depth interview with critically acclaimed writer Ian Edginton, never-before-seen production renderings and a gallery featuring the internationally acclaimed artwork of Luis Royo (Heavy Metal), Marko Djurdjevic (Thor), Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies), Clayton Crain (X-Force) and many more.

Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost Trade Paperback is available to order now in the May 2010 edition of Diamond Previews, shipping July 2010.

The critics agree – Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost is a hit!

“In fact, Aladdin is yet another title that makes a strong case for Radical being the future of comics and the company that will continually raise fans’ expectations of what they can expect from the medium.” Jerome Maida, Philadelphia Daily News

“Radical’s interpretation of this well-known tale combines dazzling heroism in a rich fantasy realm.” Kris Bather, Broken Frontier

“Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost is a great reinterpretation of a classic tale, which brings the story up to date for a modern audience.” Edward Kaye, Hypergeek

“Fans of the Aladdin legend should really enjoy the way that Edginton keeps things familiar while still taking ownership with his intriguing changes and strong character work.” Ryan Schrodt, The Weekly Crisis

About Radical Publishing

Radical Publishing is founded by Barry Levine (producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion, The Last Days of American Crime and executive producer for the in-development Rex Mundi movie for Warner Bros., written by Jim Uhls and starring Johnny Depp) and entrepreneur Jesse Berger (executive producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion and The Last Days of American Crime).

For their quality and excellence in 2008, Radical Publishing was granted the Gem Award for “Best New Publisher of the Year” from Diamond Comic Distributors. Radical brings the best writing, storytelling, and fully painted cover and interior art to the global comic book market, from prominent international talents such as Yoshitaka Amano, Rain Beredo, John Bolton, Matt Cirulnick, Tomm Coker, Clayton Crain, Flint Dille, Marko Djurdjevic, Ian Edginton, Warren Ellis, E. Max Frye, Antoine Fuqua, Justin Gray, Paul Gulacy, David Hine, Joseph Kosinski, Clint Langley, Richard Lee, Alex Maleev, Leonardo Manco, David Manpearl, Stephan Martinière, Francesco “Matt” Mattina, Peter Milligan, Steve Moore, Arvid Nelson, Wayne Nichols, Steve Niles, Jimmy Palmiotti, Nick Percival, Vincent Proce, Steve Pugh, Patrick Reilly, Rick Remender, Luis Royo, Nick Sagan, Sam Sarkar, Stjepan Sejic, M. Zachary Sherman, Bill Sienkiewicz, Wesley Snipes, Jim Steranko, Arthur Suydam, J.P. Targete, Greg Tocchini, Andree Wallin, Dave Wilkins, Concept Art House, Haberlin Studios, Meduzarts Digital Environment Studio, Weta Workshop, Zombie Studios, and many more.

Currently, Radical Publishing has production deals with Spyglass Entertainment and Peter Berg’s Film 44 for Hercules, with Johnny Depp’s Infinitum Nihil for Caliber, and with New Regency and Bryan Singer’s Bad Hat Harry Productions for Freedom Formula.

Marvel Announces New Printings for Red-Hot HULK, NEW ULTIMATES & ULTIMATE COMICS X!

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Marvel Announces New Printings for Red-Hot HULK, NEW ULTIMATES & ULTIMATE COMICS X!

Eisner Award winning writer Jeph Loeb partners with industry’s hottest artistic talents on Hulk #22, Ultimate Comics X #2, and Ultimate Comics New Ultimates #2 — three books that just can’t stay on the shelves! Marvel is pleased to announce that these three titles have all sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at the retail level) and will return with new printings.

Did you miss the shocking reveal at the end of Hulk #22? Join the powerhouse team of red-hot artist Ed McGuinness and Jeph Loeb for Hulk #22 Second Printing Variant! This is your second chance to find out the identity that has been shrouded by mystery since the now-classic Hulk #1! Hulk #22 builds to the all star line-up of Hulk artists (Ed McGuinness, Adam Kubert, Dale Keown, Tim Sale, Herb Trimpe, Sal Buscema, Ian Churchill, John Romita Jr., Mike Deodato, and Leinil Yu) for the double sized Origin Of The Red Hulk arriving in June’s Hulk #23! It’s the issue every Marvel fan will be talking about and getting signed at conventions!

Ultimate Comics X #2 returns with the Ultimate Comics X #2 Third Printing Variant to answer the biggest question in the Ultimate Universe: “Who—or what—is Ultimate X?” Legendary illustrator Arthur Adams and Jeph Loeb spin the critically acclaimed tale of life after Ultimatum. Adams delivers yet again with a special sketch variant cover for this issue. No other Ultimate Comics series has gone back to press this many times!

“This is Loeb at the top of his game”—Lee Newman, BrokenFrontier.Com

Ultimate Comics New Ultimates #2 comes back for round two with Ultimate Comics New Ultimates #2 Second Printing Variant! “Thor Reborn” explodes with superstar artist Frank Cho and Jeph Loeb as Loki declares war on Earth. Trolls and dragons are loose in Manhattan! Which Ultimate will sacrifice themselves for Thor’s rebirth?

“Cho’s artwork is beautiful, and Loeb’s writing is like a fun summer-blockbuster.”—ComicVine.Com

Make sure to head on out to your local comic shops to get in on all the books that have everybody talking and pick up Hulk #22 Second Printing Variant, Ultimate Comics X #2 Third Printing Variant, Ultimate Comics New Ultimates #2 Second Printing Variant!

HULK #22 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR108028)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/27/10, On-Sale—6/16/10

ULTIMATE COMICS X #2 THIRD PRINTING VARIANT (APR108069)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/27/10, On-Sale—6/16/10

ULTIMATE COMICS NEW ULTIMATES #2 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR108070)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Artwork & Cover by FRANK CHO
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
FOC—5/27/10, On-Sale—6/16/10

Marvel Announces X-MEN DAY!

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Marvel Announces X-MEN DAY!

A new era for the X-Men begins on Thursday, July 8^th with the release of X-Men #1 and Marvel is proud to celebrate with the inaugural X-Men Day! In the first X-Men #1 in almost 20 years, Marvel’s mighty mutants enter the Heroic Age to face a deadly new threat, courtesy of fan favorite creators Victor Gischler and Paco Medina! Mark your calendars and be the first person on your block to score great X-Men Day commemorative items like the exclusive limited-edition cover print featuring Paco Medina’s “We Are The X-Men” images, exclusive variants, mini-posters and more! Plus, fans can’t miss the chance to add their own heroes to the X-Men lineup by sketching on the X-Men #1 Blank Variant!

Plus, Marvel would like to thank participating retailers with a special advance screening edition of X-Men #1 Premiere Variant! This limited-edition comic, featuring a personalized letter from Vice President, Executive Editor Axel Alonso, won’t be made available to the general public or retailers not participating in this historic event!

Retailers, check the Marvel Mailer for information about how to acquire festive party invitations, and all the other special edition party favors and be sure to sign up by 6/10. Additionally, the Marvel Retailer Resource Center and Diamond Retailer Site will feature special marketing items—such as customizable press releases, shelf talkers, cake toppers and flyers—exclusive to X-Men Day, helping to remind fans of the special Thursday on-sale date for comics that week.

On July 8^th, the X-Men enter into an all-new, all-different X-Men #1 and no fan can miss the celebration known as X-Men Day!

X-MEN #1 (MAY100628)

X-MEN #1 ROMITA JR VARIANT (MAY100630)

X-MEN #1 MEDINA VARIANT (MAY100632)

X-MEN #1 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT (MAY100633)

X-MEN #1 BLANK VARIANT (MAY100629)

Written by VICTOR GISCHLER

Penciled by PACO MEDINA

Cover by ADI GRANOV

Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

Variant Cover by PACO MEDINA

Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC—6/17/10, On-sale—7/8/10

X-MEN #1 COIPEL VARIANT (MAY100631)

Written by VICTOR GISCHLER

Penciled by PACO MEDINA

Variant Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC—6/17/10, On-sale—7/21/10

Top Cow at Phoenix ComiCon

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

JOIN THE HERD AT FOUR DAY POP CULTURE EVENT IN PHOENIX

TOP COW AT PHOENIX COMICON

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 26, 2010 – Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that they will be exhibiting at Phoenix ComiCon in Phoenix, Arizona over the Memorial Day weekend. The four-day event will open to the public on Thursday afternoon, May 27 and run though Sunday, May 30, 2010, at the Phoenix Convention Center. Fans are encouraged to stop by the Top Cow booth (#200-201) to meet their favorite creators, receive free samples comics, and shop for limited edition convention exclusives as well as their favorite Top Cow comics.

Among the creators appearing at the booth will be pencilers Nelson Blake II (Pilot Season: Murderer, Magdalena), Sheldon Mitchell (Pilot Season: Stealth, The Darkness), Eric Basaldua (Witchblade: Annual, Hunter-Killer) and inker Ryan Winn (The Darkness). Stop by the Top Cow booth (#200-201) for signing times.

Phoenix ComiCon kicks off at 6PM on Thursday, May 27^th and runs to 9PM. The convention will open Friday, May 28^th from 12PM to 8PM, Saturday, May 29^th from 10AM to 7PM, and Sunday, May 30^th from 10AM to 5PM.

For more information, you can visit http://www.phoenixcomicon.com/ or follow Top Cow on Twitter at @topcow.

Review – Jonah Hex: No Way Back

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Brett

Jonah Hex isn’t the most well known DC character and property. On June 18, Warner Bros. will be releasing a major motion picture based on the property starring Josh Brolin as Hex. Just in time for the release of the movie the first original Jonah Hex graphic novel, Jonah Hex: No Way Back, is being released on June 2.

The graphic novel focuses on Hex’s rough family life and how he it transformed him into the vigilante he is. Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, it features artwork from Tony DeZuniga.

Ride along with Hex as he comes to terms with the death of a loved one, long thought lost, battles El Papagayo and his gang of bandits and tries to make peace with his own frightening past to save his present.

The series is a great western tale of revenge and family that hearkens back to the western movie classics starring John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. The idea is pretty basic, a family member is used to get Hex out into the open and along the way he meets the half brother he never knew.

Rarely is the presentation of the material discussed in reviews, but this graphic novel stands out enough to merit mention. Whoever decided on the packaging deserves credit. Instead of the usual flimsy cover or generic thick board, the front and back cover look like a warn journal that might of been found during the time. It mimics worn leather with burnt in lettering. The center features what looks like a photo from the time period that looks sunk into the cover. I’ve seen journals that look exactly like this and the level of detail is great, down to the fake worn edges. Top notch presentation.

The tale is entertaining and perfect for people knew to the character. If you like westerns this is right up your ally. Check out the full review below.

Marvel Unveils New Iron Man By Design 2.0 Variant Covers!

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Marvel Unveils New Iron Man By Design 2.0 Variant Covers!

Marvel is proud to unveil even more Iron Man By Design 2.0 variant covers, featuring stunning new interpretations of Iron Man by one of the animation industry’s most acclaimed talents, and one of pop-culture’s most influential forces.

Avengers #2 features the art of Alan Aldridge on a variant cover that’ll take you for a trip! Best known for the design and production of artwork of album covers for The Who, The Rolling Stones, and Elton John, Aldridge is also famous for his extensive work with The Beatles and brings his psychedelic style to the Armored Avenger!

Power up with Invincible Iron Man Annual #1, and the multiple Emmy award-winning creator of Dexter’s Laboratory and Samurai Jack, Genndy Tartakovsky! Bringing his unique vision to this variant cover, Tartakovsky delivers one of the most unique Iron Man covers you’ve ever seen.

Get a look at Iron Man like you’ve never seen him before! Don’t miss the Iron Man By Design 2.0 variant covers!

AVENGERS #2 (APR100547)

AVENGERS #2 ROMITA JR VARIANT (APR100548)

AVENGERS #2 IRON MAN BY DESIGN 2.0 VARIANT (APR100549)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

Variant by JOHN ROMITA JR.

Iron Man By Design 2.0 Variant by ALAN ALDRIDGE

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC—6/3/10, On-Sale—6/23/10

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN ANNUAL #1 (MAR100546)

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN ANNUAL #1 IRON MAN BY DESIGN 2.0 VARIANT (MAR100547)

Written by MATT FRACTION

Penciled by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO

Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA

Iron Man By Design 2.0 Variant by GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY

Rated A …$4.99

FOC—6/10/10, On-Sale—6/30/10

Hal Jordan for Congress

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Brett

Hal Jordan is better known to comic fans by his alter ego, Green Lantern. But did you know when he’s not saving the universe he’s also running for Congress? Jordan is a Conservative running in the 8th Congressional District in North Carolina. According to his website:

Hal Jordan is a conservative businessman, family man and political leader who will fight for North Carolina’s conservative values in the Halls of Congress. Hal is pro-life, a member of the NRA and a supporter of traditional marriage between one man and one woman. Hal is running for Congress to help create more good jobs and stop Washington’s out of control tax and spend agenda.

Going by the above here’s the chances of seeing the real life Jordan wielding rings of the various Corps.

Black Lantern – The man is pro life, kind of hard to wield the ring that’s tied so closely to death.

Red Lantern – There’s a possibility Jordan would sling this ring, especially while we’re sure he’s raging against the gays and Washington DC.

Orange Lantern – He doesn’t like DC’s spending of money. Sounds like an Orange Lantern to me! Mine! Mine! Mine!

Yellow Lantern – He is running on a platform of fear…. hmmm.

Green Lantern – You’ve got to have a lot of will power to work in political campaigns, let alone run for office.

Blue Lantern – While I’m sure he hopes he wins, there’s a passion that doesn’t quite fit with that platform.

Star Sapphire – No love for the gays. Don’t think he’ll be sporting this ring.

Indigo Tribe – The teleporting ability that comes with this ring would really help on the campaign trail, but I don’t see him fitting in with this hippie tribe.

White Lantern – He is pro life isn’t he?

Democrat Rep. Larry Kissell currently holds the seat. He won in 2008 with 55% of the vote.

Marvel Comics On-Sale 5/26/10

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Marvel Comics On-Sale 5/26/10

Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on May 26^th, 2010. For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://marvel.com/catalog/?date=2010-05-26 or contact your local comic book retailer at 1-888-comicbook. Stay tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you’ll never miss your favorite heroes in action!

Comics On-Sale:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #632

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #632 HEROIC AGE VARIANT

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #37

DARK WOLVERINE #86

DARK WOLVERINE #86 HEROIC AGE VARIANT

DAZZLER #1

DEADPOOL: MERC WITH A MOUTH #11

DOOMWAR #4

DOOMWAR #4 HEROIC AGE VARIANT

FALL OF THE HULKS: THE SAVAGE SHE-HULKS #3

FALL OF THE HULKS: THE SAVAGE SHE-HULKS #3 HEROIC AGE VARIANT

FANTASTIC FOUR #579 (HA)

FANTASTIC FOUR #579 HEROIC AGE VARIANT (HA)

IRON MAN: EXTREMIS DIRECTOR’S CUT #1

MARVEL PREVIEWS #82 GATEFOLD COVER

MARVEL ZOMBIES 5 #3

MARVEL ZOMBIES 5 #3 HEROIC AGE VARIANT

MARVEL ZOMBIES MGC #1

PETER PARKER #3

SECRET AVENGERS #1 (HA)

SECRET AVENGERS #1 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT (HA)

SECRET AVENGERS #1 GATEFOLD VARIANT (HA, COVER ONLY)

SECRET AVENGERS #1 HERO VARIANT (HA)

SECRET AVENGERS #1 HEROIC AGE VARIANT (HA)

SECRET WARRIORS #16

SECRET WARRIORS #16 HEROIC AGE VARIANT

SENSE & SENSIBILITY #1

SPIDER-MAN #2

TALES OF THE DRAGON GUARD #3

THE THANOS IMPERATIVE: IGNITION #1

THOR #610

THOR #610 HEROIC AGE VARIANT

THUNDERBOLTS# 144 (HA)

THUNDERBOLTS #144 HEROIC AGE VARIANT (HA)

ULTIMATE COMICS ENEMY #4

WEAPON X NOIR #1

WEAPON X NOIR #1 CALERO VARIANT

WOLVERINE ORIGINS #48

WOLVERINE ORIGINS #48 HEROIC AGE VARIANT

WOLVERINE WEAPON X #13

X-FORCE #26 2ND PRINTING VARIANT

X-FORCE #27 (XSC)

X-FORCE #27 FINCH VARIANT (XSC)

X-FORCE #27 HEROIC AGE VARIANT (XSC)

X-MEN ORIGINS: EMMA FROST #1

X-MEN: BLIND SCIENCE #1

Collections On-Sale:

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE LAUGHING CORPSE BOOK 3 – EXECUTIONER PREMIERE HC

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE LAUGHING CORPSE BOOK 3 – EXECUTIONER PREMIERE HC (DM ONLY)

AVENGERS: WEST COAST AVENGERS ASSEMBLE PREMIERE HC

AVENGERS: WEST COAST AVENGERS ASSEMBLE PREMIERE HC (DM ONLY)

CAPTAIN MARVEL: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL PREMIERE HC

CAPTAIN MARVEL: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL PREMIERE HC (DM ONLY)

ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 8 TPB

FORTUNE AND GLORY: A TRUE HOLLYWOOD COMIC BOOK STORY DELUXE ANNIVERSARY EDITION GN-HC

IRON MAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA TPB

KOOKABURRA K PREMIERE HC

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 4 HC

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 4 HC VARIANT (DM ONLY)

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 4 TPB

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 4 TPB VARIANT (DM ONLY)

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 10 HC

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 10 HC VARIANT (DM ONLY)

SPIDER-MAN: THE COMPLETE CLONE SAGA EPIC BOOK 2 TPB

SPIDER-MAN: THE REAL CLONE SAGA HC

SPIDER-WOMAN: AGENT OF S.W.O.R.D. GN-HC WITH MOTION COMIC DVD

THOR: LATVERIAN PROMETHEUS TPB

X-MEN FOREVER VOL. 3: COME TO MOTHER…RUSSIA! TPB

X-MEN: PSYLOCKE TPB

Posters On-Sale:

HEROIC AGE CHEUNG POSTER

*HA= Heroic Age tie-in

*XSC= X-Men: Second Coming tie-in

Archaia: August 2010 Solicitations

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

ARCHAIA ITEMS SHIPPING IN AUGUST 2010

LUCID #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.95
Page Count: 24 pages
Format: saddle bound, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
Written by Michael McMillian
Illustrated by Anna Wieszczyk
Cover by Anna Wieszczyk

Welcome to the world of Lucid, the highly anticipated, action-packed, pop-fantasy, four-issue miniseries that draws inspiration from the spy genre, Arthurian legend and 21st-century folklore! Dark forces are conspiring to prevent humankind from reaching its true potential. Thankfully, as newly appointed “Protector of the Realm,” Agent Matthew Dee uses his skills as a covert spy and Combat Mage to ensure America’s freedom from the grip of evil.

In this issue: Who is Waylan Gheely, and what forbidden power has he stolen? What ancient evil, banished two millennia ago by Merlin himself, threatens to consume our dimension? What presence lurks in the shadows behind it all? And just who is The Secretary of Secrets? Find out in Lucid #1!

Written by “True Blood” actor Michael McMillian and illustrated by newcomer Anna Wieszczyk, Lucid is Archaia’s first title published in association with Zachary Quinto (“Heroes,” “Star Trek”) and his production company, Before the Door Pictures.

T +13 (Contains material suitable for teen readers age 13 and above)

CRITICAL MILLENNIUM #3 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.95
Page Count: 40 pages
Format: saddle bound, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
Written by Andrew E. C. Gaska
Illustrated by Daniel Dussault
Cover by Daniel Dussault

One will die! Coney, Eryc, Pandita and Angel Rei return to Earth amidst a media circus! In the aftermath of the flooding of the Ghost Sector of New Bombay, the world debates over what to do with the survivors—no one wants them. With the completed Black Star Drive Vessel transported via cargo carrier to Earth, and political tensions over its impending launch running high, young John Adams find himself entrenched deep within the new Ghost Army. The leader—a man known only as the Wraith—initiates a series of terrorist attacks designed to kill the would-be-astronauts and destroy their ship in a bid to stop the mission to the stars!

Mature Readers (Contains Adult Content

MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD #4 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.50
Page Count: 24 pages
Format: saddle bound, 8” x 8”, full color
Written by Karl Kerschl, Craig Rousseau, Mark Smylie and David Petersen
Illustrated by Karl Kerschl, Craig Rousseau, Mark Smylie and David Petersen
Cover by David Petersen

Located in the western mouse city of Barkstone, The June Alley Inn is hosting a rousing storytelling competition, and the winner’s bar tab will be paid in full! Hear a tale of mad King Avidar, a cruel and cunning leader…and the brave mice who dare oppose him! Legends of the Guard is a limited anthology series (with always the chance for more) with artists and storytellers handpicked by creator David Petersen. Featured in this issue are tales by Karl Kerschl (Teen Titans: Year One), Craig Rousseau (Impulse), Mark Smylie and David Petersen.

All Ages

THE SECRET HISTORY BOOK THIRTEEN
Retail Price: $5.95
Page Count: 48 pages
Format: perfect bound, 6.875” x 10.25”, full color
Written by Jean-Pierre Pécau
Illustrated by Igor Kordey
Colors by Leonard O’Grady
Cover by Manchu & Olivier Vatine

Götterdämmerung. 1943: SS officers in the service of William of Lecce try to recover the Ark of the Covenant. Despite the opposition of the Mafia, they manage the feat, but too late: Fate begins to play its final hand, and the war appears lost for the Axis Powers. In desperation, William plays his last card trying to derail the Normandy landings, and takes refuge in Japan…

Mature Readers (series contains Nudity, Graphic Violence, and Adult Content)

FRAGGLE ROCK VOL. 1 Collected Edition Hardcover
Retail Price: $19.95
Page Count: 136 pages
Format: hardcover with dust jacket, 8” x 8”, full color
Written by Adrianne Ambrose, Nichol Ashworth, Jeffrey Brown, Bryce Coleman, Katie Cook, Leigh Dragoon, Sam Humphries, Neil Kleid, Grace Randolph and Heather White
Illustrated by Jeffrey Brown, Katie Cook, Michael DiMotta, Joanna Estep, Whitney Leith, Jeremy Love, Jake Myler, Fernando Pinto and Jeff Stokely

This collects the spectacular first three issues of Archaia and The Jim Henson Company’s Fraggle Rock comic series, featuring work by a talented mix of newcomers and indie superstars! Includes all the activity pages contained in the single issues and, as a bonus, Fraggle Rock content from the Free Comic Book Day issue is included, plus a preview of Skrumps, an all-new Henson property created by John Chandler!

All Ages

SYNDROME Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
Retail Price: $19.95
Page Count: 104 pages
Format: hardcover with dust jacket, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
Ship Date: August 2010
ISBN: 1-932386-99-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-932386-99-8
Country: U.S.

Created by Blake Leibel
Written by Daniel Quantz and R.J. Ryan
Illustrated by David Marquez
Photo cover by Michael Dahan

When a rogue neuropathologist makes a startling breakthrough—literally isolating the root of all evil in the recesses of the human brain—he’ll stop at nothing to advance his theory. With the help of a naïve Hollywood actress, a tormented motion picture director and a condemned serial killer, Dr. Wolfe Brunswick launches a bold experiment in the Nevada desert, the outcome of which could transform humanity forever.

“The Truman Show” meets “Se7en” in Syndrome, an inventive, original graphic novel hardcover that serves as one of the first titles to be featured under Archaia’s new Black Label line. Published in association with Fantasy Prone.

Mature Readers (Series contains adult content, nudity, adult language and graphic violence)

TITANIUM RAIN VOL. 2 Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
Retail Price: $19.95
Page Count: 196 pages
Format: hardcover with dust jacket, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
Ship Date: August 2010
ISBN: 1-932386-93-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-932386-93-6
Country: U.S.

Written by Josh Finney
Illustrated by Josh Finney and Kat Rocha

The Sino Conflict heats up as the Jade Army continues its relentless advance across China. The Union is desperate, the Allies can barely hold their ground and looming on the horizon is the specter of all-out nuclear war. Caught in the middle of this maelstrom are the men and women of Phoenix Squadron, a group of US Air Force fighter pilots who have sacrificed some of their humanity for the advantages of cybernetic enhancement. In this second installment of the Titanium Rain trilogy, the war gets bloodier, the stakes get higher and secrets are revealed about the true nature of the Prometheus Initiative. Like the war itself, will Prometheus lead mankind ever closer to ultimate destruction? Or is it the dawning of a new age?

Mature Readers (Contains Graphic Violence and Adult Content)

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