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IDW Publishing Previews – 9/26/12

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A Fine & Private Place #1 (of 5)

Peter S. Beagle, Peter B. Gillis (w) • Eduardo Francisco (a) • Jenny Frison (c)

Beginning the adaptation of Peter S. Beagle’s poignant novel of memory, despair and love on the other side of the ruins! What’s it like to die? Can an ex-pharmacist camped out in a New York cemetery explain the secrets of life and death? Can the talking raven who steals sandwiches for him? And will the ghosts listen?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Archie: Best of Harry Lucey, Vol. 2

Various (w) • Harry Lucey (a & c)

Harry Lucey was one of the best and most fondly remembered artists to delineate the Archie cast of characters. Lucey was a master of comedic timing and uniquely expansive facial expressions—once read, his work is unforgettable! Archie: The Best of Harry Lucey will provide long-time Lucey fans, or those just discovering his art, with many hours of reading entertainment.

HC • FC • $24.99 • 152 pages • 8.5” x 11” • ISBN 978-1-61377-214-0

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #182

Larry Hama (w) • Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema (a) • Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema (c)

DARKLON IS ON THE LOOSE! G.I. JOE has lost their prisoner, and it’s up to Outback and his team to recover the dangerous villain. Meanwhile, Zartan and COBRA COMMANDER formulate a plan that would move COBRA HQ to another coast. The villains take center stage in this issue of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Hawken #6 (of 6)

Tim & Ben Truman (w) • Tim Truman (a & c)

The climactic showdown of the first Hawken arc! Hawken faces off with his twisted protegé, Sombre. Timothy and Benjamin Truman prove the West wasn’t just wild, it was goddamn ugly. Alternate wraparound cover by Dominic Vivona, artist of the WWII zombie comic hit FUBAR!

PC • 32 pages • $3.99

Mars Attacks #4

John Layman (w) • John McCrea (a & c)

The Martians are here! And they’ve brought giant, mutant insects with them!The invasion continues, from Eisner-winning writer John Layman (Chew) and Eisner-winning artist John McCrea (Hitman)!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Memorial

Chris Roberson  (w) • Rich Ellis (a) • Mike Kaluta (c)

Memorial is the story of Em, a young woman who arrives at a hospital in Portland, Oregon, with no memory of her past. A year later, she has rebuilt her life, only to find her existence thrown into turmoil after she inherits a magical shop. Em is drawn into a supernatural conflict between beings that not only represent, but are fundamental elements of the universe itself.

TPB • HC • $24.99 • 152 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-354-3

Popeye #5

Roger Langridge (w) • Vince Musacchia, Tom Neely (a) • Bruce Ozella (c)

Popeye and the gang travel to King Blozo’s kingdom to help find a spy at the royal palace—only to find themselves in the middle of a war! Can even Popeye stop a hundred Palookas, each one nearly as tough as he is? PLUS: More shenanigans with Sappo and Wotasnozzle!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow #17

Chuck Dixon (w) • Atilio Rojo (a) • Ken Loh (c)

Is SNAKE EYES an asset to the Arashikage Clan or a liability? That’s a question that STORM SHADOW is asking himself as the wrath of Serpentor is turned upon them and SNAKE EYES becomes a target for the G.I. JOEs! Blistering ninja action and intrigue! Nothing is what it seems and loyalties are questioned as the life of the most dangerous JOE takes a turn!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 #5 (of 8)

Scott & David Tipton with Tony Lee (w) • J.K. Woodward (a & c)

The two greatest science-fiction properties of all time cross over for the first time in history, in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION/DOCTOR WHO: ASSIMILATION2! Captain Jean-Luc Picard faces one of the most difficult decisions of his life, but the fate of the galaxy may depend on it! Can the Doctor convince him to make the correct choice?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2, Vol. 1

Scott Tipton & David Tipton (w) • J.K. Woodward (a & c)

When the Federation’s most terrifying enemy strikes an unholy alliance with one of the Doctor’s most hated antagonists, the result is devastation on a cosmic scale! Spanning the ends of space and time itself, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the USS Enterprise find themselves joining forces with the Doctor and his companions, with the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance!

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-403-8

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #14

Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w) • Andy Kuhn (a) • Kuhn, Eastman (c)

Splinter instructs Raphael in the true way of the ninja, and Casey’s life is irrevocably changed! The Turtles have a new mission, but Shredder’s ambitions could put an end to it before they begin. Plus, Krang unveils his master plan! This issue lays the groundwork for a thrilling new story arc that plunges the Turtles into two epic wars! Don’t miss it!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Vol. 3: Shadows of the Past

Tom Waltz & Kevin Eastman (w) • Dan Duncan (a & c)

The Turtle’s home in the sewers is destroyed thanks to a sinister team-up between Baxter Stockman and Old Hob. Now that the Turtles are homeless, with one of their own captured, things have never looked bleaker for our heroes. And enter…THE SHREDDER!

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-405-2

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Ongoing #9

James Roberts (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Milne, Nick Roche (c)

SHADOWPLAY begins here! One AUTOBOT connects the crew of the Lost Light with pre-war CYBERTRON and the rise of the DECEPTICONs. His name? OPTIMUS PRIME. The past and the present collide as Rewind begins telling his crew mates the most shocking story of all!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Robots in Disguise Annual 2012

John Barber (w) • Brendan Cahill & Guido Guidi (a) • Tim Seeley, Andrew Griffith (c)

CRASHING DOWN! The mysterious Metrotitan from last month’s More Than Meets the Eye Annual arrives on CYBERTRON—smashing into the ruins of the legendary Crystal City! Starscream and Prowl begin a battle of wills over the fate of this behemoth—and the outcome will shock you!

FC • 48 pages • $7.99

Dynamite Previews – 9/26/12

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THE SHADOW ANNUAL #1

40 pages FC  • $4.99  •  Teen +
Written by TOM SNIEGOSKI
Art by DENNIS CALERO
Cover by ALEX ROSS

The Shadow is tormented by visions of New York City plagued by living fire—fire in the shape of a Chinese dragon—fire with the potential to spread hungrily to the world.  But what do these visions mean?  The Shadow will peel back the layers of mystery, leading to a confrontation that could very well shake the pillars of Heaven. Who are the waifs of Li-Lung, and what are their connections to Brother Pritchard’s Orphanage for Wayward Children, and to crime boss on the rise, Vincent Ruzzo? Soon, the Shadow will know.

THE SPIDER #5

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by DAVID LISS
Art by COLTON WORLEY
Covers by JOHN CASSADAY (main), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (1:10)
Fans, ask your retailer for these variant incentive covers!
• CASSADAY black & white art cover retailer incentive
• FRANCAVILLA “virgin art” cover retailer incentive

Anput has New York City and the Spider at her mercy, but she’s not done yet.  As she unveils her final plot, Wentworth must pay an extraordinarily high price for justice and his life will change forever.  Friends will fall and foes will risk everything to escape the clutches of the Spider!  From the corridors of power to the skies above the city, it’s the thrilling, pulptastic conclusion to the first arc!

THE BIONIC MAN #13

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by PHIL HESTER, AARON GILLESPIE
Art by ED TADEO
Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), ED TADEO (1:10)
Fans, ask your retailer for this variant incentive cover!
• ALEX ROSS “virgin art” cover retailer incentive

The Secret of Bigfoot deepens!  After narrowly escaping death, Steve is forced to go a second round with the legendary monster.  But how can he survive against such a formidable foe when his bionic body is under attack from within?

VAMPIRELLA #23

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by BRANDON JERWA
Art by HEUBERT KHAN MICHAEL
Covers by PAUL RENAUD (33%), FABIANO NEVES (33%), ALÉ GARZA (33%)
Fans, ask your retailer for these variant incentive covers!
• RENAUD “blood red art” cover retailer incentive
• ALÉ GARZA “risqué art” cover retailer incentive

The “INQUISITION” storyline reaches its dramatic conclusion in this issue!  Vampirella must defend her recent actions and prove that she hasn’t been corrupted by the influence of Chaos…before her most powerful enemy drives her to madness! The balance of the universe rests upon Vampirella’s shoulders, and the weight may be too much for her to bear!

QUEEN SONJA #32

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by LUKE LIEBERMAN
Art by MILTON ESTEVAM
Cover by LUCIO PARRILLO

When the tournament ends, will a world war begin?  Will the victor claim his spoils?  Will the assassin meet the Queen’s justice? Plots, within plots within plots are revealed and the future of Sonja’s rule takes shape.

Preview – Where’s My Shoggoth?

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WHERE’S MY SHOGGOTH?

Children’s Book Hardcover
Retail Price: $11.95 U.S.
Page Count: 56 pages
Format: Hardcover with no dust jacket (paper over board), 8” x 8”, full color
Genre: Children’s/Horror/Comedy
On-sale Date: Sept. 26, 2012
ISBN-13: 978-1-936393-56-5
Written by Ian Thomas
Illustrated by Adam Bolton
Cover by Adam Bolton

A young boy wants to take his pet shoggoth for a walk—but oh, no! The shoggoth has escaped! Fearing for the safety of the poor thing, the boy sets out to find it, accompanied only by a small black cat. On the way they explore the rambling mansion and its grounds and encounter a number of creatures and demigods. Unfortunately, none are the shoggoth! Where, oh where, could his poor shoggoth be? Where’s My Shoggoth? is a mishmash of H.P. Lovecraft, Dr. Seuss and Roman Dirge’s The Monsters in my Tummy, with a little Winnie the Pooh thrown in. Featuring endpapers that double as a Chutes and Ladders-type game (tokens and die not included) and a cover that glows in the dark!

E – EVERYONE (all ages, may contain minimal violence)

Preview – Shadowman #2

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Valiant has hooked us up with an advance, inked preview of Shadowman #2 by Justin Jordan and Patrick Zircher. The eagerly anticipated debut of Shadowman in the Valiant Universe continues as New Orleans falls prey to a madman of unspeakable power!

Jack Boniface has just become the next Shadowman which would be great if he had any idea what he was doing. But he doesn’t and he’s out of time. Master Darque has dispatched the terrifying Mr. Twist to destroy Jack, and the demonic creature is tearing through half of the Big Easy in search of his target. Now, it’s down to the Abettors — the mysterious organization that’s spent hundreds of years protecting New Orleans — to reach Jack first.

The Valiant Universe is about to become a much darker place. Can Shadowman save it before its light is lost forever? Find out in the unshakable, unimaginable second installment of the winter’s hottest new series this December 5th in Shadowman #2 – featuring a variant cover by Eisner Award-winning icon Dave Johnson.

And don’t forget to place your pre-order for Shadowman #1 – on sale November 7th!

SHADOWMAN #2 – ON SALE DECEMBER 5th!
Written by JUSTIN JORDAN & PATRICK ZIRCHER
Art & Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER (OCT121233)
Variant Cover by DAVE JOHNSON (OCT121234)
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.

SHADOWMAN #1 – ON SALE NOVEMBER 7th!
Written by JUSTIN JORDAN & PATRICK ZIRCHER
Art & Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER (SEP121219)
“Blackout” Pullbox Exclusive Variant by PATRICK ZIRCHER (SEP121220)
Variant Cover by DAVE JOHNSON (SEP121221)
Variant Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ (SEP121222)
$3.99 US/Rated T+/32 pgs.

Preview – Jughead Double Digest #185

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JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #185

Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Shipping Date: 9/12
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/26
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

Jughead has gone into the keychain business and he’s got a can’t-fail philosophy – don’t take “no” for an answer. As confident as Jughead is in his salesmanship, Reggie is even more-so about his ability to resist a sale. Can Jughead manage to fulfill his 100% sales goal or will Reggie be triumphant in remaining keychain-less? Find out in “Smooth Saleing!”

Preview – Executive Assistant: Assassins #4

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS #4

Vince Hernandez – Writer / Lori Hanson – Art / John Starr – Colors

Introducing Executive Assistant Sophora!

The high seas are growing increasingly dangerous—and fatal–for both voyagers and pirates alike. Enter Sophora, a new breed of Executive Assistant sworn to protect her master on both land and sea! When Tikoté, a budding captain of a pirate vessel decides to up the ante on his competition, he decides to enlist the help of Sophora. However, when the allure of the open sea—and love—beckon, Sophora makes a choice that puts her squarely in the crosshairs of her brutal master!

The first chapter of the new EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS story arc “Lost at Sea” starts right now!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ASSASSINS #4 is in stores October 10th, 2012!

Preview – Archie and Friends Double Digest #20

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ARCHIE AND FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #20

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Shipping Date: 9/12
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/26
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.

After failing to complete their book reports to Miss Grundy’s satisfaction, she assigns Archie and Veronica to read War and Peace. Can the couple manage to put away all distractions and buckle down, or will their pairing result in a failing grade? Discover for yourself in “Read Between the Lines!”

Preview – Archer & Armstrong #3

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Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Archer & Armstrong #3 from the New York Times best-selling creative team of writer Fred Van Lente and artist Clayton Henry! Get ready for a showdown beneath Rome with the dreaded Sisters of Perpetual Darkness!

Archer & Armstrong have leapt one step ahead of the The Sect in their worldwide race to collect the fragments of the mythical Boon. But will the ninja nuns that protect the Vatican’s archive of forbidden knowledge prevent Valiant’s newest adventurers from acquiring the next clue they need to complete their quest? If they fail, the Boon’s civilization-leveling powers might just end everything – again. So when another member of the Archer clan suddenly appears, will Archer & Armstrong walk into their latest melee with a new ally at their side – or a knife in the back?

The issue comes out October 10th – in stores the same day as Bloodshot #4! And go inside the process that revamped and rebuilt Valiant’s biggest heroes for a new generation with the Archer & Armstrong #3 Character Design Cover – featuring exclusive art and concept designs by superstar artist David Aja.

ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #3 – ON SALE OCTOBER 10th!
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Art by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by ARTURO LOZZI (AUG121337)
Character Design Cover by DAVID AJA (AUG121338)
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.

ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #3 THIRD PRINTING SKETCH VARIANT – ON SALE OCTOBER 17th!
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Art & Cover by CLAYTON HENRY (AUG128056)
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.

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