Preview – Silver Scorpion TP

SILVER SCORPION TP

168 pages FC  •  $16.99  •  Teen +  
Written by ROM MARZ, IAN EDGINTON
Art by MUKESH SINGH, EDISON GEORGE 
Cover by MUKESH SINGH

Based on the creative ideas of a group of disabled students from America and Syria, the Silver Scorpion tells the story of an Arabic teenager, Bashir Bari, who loses his legs in a tragic accident triggered by violent gangsters. Consumed with anger and grief, Bashir retreats into a world of isolation, resentful of the pitiful looks and whispers of strangers. When he accidentally witnesses the murder of Tarek, a mysterious local metal smith, Bashir is unwittingly chosen as the new guardian of an ancient power that has remained hidden for centuries. With new abilities allowing him to manipulate the metal around him, Bashir must now decide how to use this gift and balance the line between justice and revenge.

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Preview – Dejah Thoris and the White Apes of Mars TP

DEJAH THORIS AND THE WHITE APES OF MARS TP

96 pages FC  •  $16.99  •  Mature
Written by Mark Rahner 
Art by Lui Antonio 
Cover by Brandon Peterson

The most harrowing survival-horror tale in the annals of Barsoom! Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium, leads an archeological field trip to unearth the dark secret of the ancient battle site beneath the fabled “face of Mars” formation. Without John Carter or Tars Tarkas, Dejah Thoris must call upon all her nerve, cleverness and endurance in a relentless chase and horrifying bloodbath. You’ve never seen a Mars epic like this!

COLLECTION FEATURES:

  • The complete 4-issue mini-series by writer Mark Rahner (Rotten) and artist Lui Antonio (Warlord of Mars).
  • All of the covers by Brandon Peterson (Uncanny X-Men), Alé Garza (Deadpool) and Sean Chen (Nova).

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Preview – Think Tank Military Dossier #1

Think Tank Military Dossier #1

Story by: Matt Hawkins Art By: Rahsan Ekedal Cover By: Rahsan Ekedal & Brian Reber
Price: $3.99

Get an exclusive behind the scenes look into the process of the hottest new title form Minotaur Press! Hack into the classified personnel files of slacker genius Dr. David Loren and all the other characters you know and love from behind the concrete barricades of a DARPA contracted Think Tank! School yourself on the extended “Science Class” that further explores the real world science behind the Reaper drones, guided bullets, and much, much more never-before-seen tech! Cheaper than tuition to Cal Tech, it’s like breaking into a black box, but more fun.

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Preview – Supreme #68

Supreme #68

Story by: Erik Larsen Art By: Erik Larsen & Cory Hamscher Cover By: Erik Larsen
Price: $3.99

“The KHROMIUM Age”
His father was one of Supreme’s greatest foes. Now he seeks vengeance–and he has the power to get it! Face-to-face with the Ivory Icon on a far off world KHROMIUM will have his revenge–or die trying! Meanwhile, Ethan Crane and the former Supremouse Squeak form an uneasy alliance with the one being that might help restore their missing powers: Darius Duck! A shocker!

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Preview – Savage Dragon #184

Savage Dragon #184

By: Erik Larsen
Price: $3.99

“THE TRIAL OF SAVAGE DRAGON”
When he was Emperor Kurr, Savage Dragon came close to destroying the world. Now his past deeds come back to haunt him as the Savage Dragon is brought up on charges. This is the one battle he may not win. Savage Dragon is on trial and things may never be the same! Comes with our highest possible recommendation!

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Diamond Select Toys Ranked #1 Toy Company to Comic Book Specialty Market in 2012

Diamond Comics Distributors announced today that Diamond Select Toys ranked first among all collectable toy manufacturers in sales to the comic book specialty market for the year 2012.  The ranking was based on toy sales to over 3,500 comic book shops and specialty stores serviced by DCD, primarily in North America. DST’s strong year was driven by successful product lines for several prominent licenses, including The Walking Dead, Marvel’s The Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel Comics, Knight Rider, Universal Monsters and The Munsters.

The Marvel Select action figure line saw some of its most popular releases ever in 2012, including characters based on Marvel’s The Avengers and The Amazing Spider-Man, the year’s #1 and #6 top-grossing movies, respectively. Citing their sculpting and articulation, many fan sites are calling DST’s film-based Spider-Man and Hulk figures two of the best action figures of 2012. Both films also received lines of Minimates mini-figures, and DST’s collectible busts of the Amazing Spider-Man characters have been praised for their detail and accuracy.

A line of Minimates based on the comic book The Walking Dead got off to a strong start in 2012, with Series 1 selling out at comic shops nationwide, alongside a vinyl bank based on one of the book’s many zombies. Electronic vehicles and Minimate vehicles for Knight Rider and The Munsters performed well for DST, and their new assortments of Munsters Select and Universal Monsters Select action figures have been embraced by both old and new fans.

Diamond Select Toys has already begun work on products surrounding the new Iron Man, Thor and Wolverine films as well as the new Tomb Raider video game. There’s also the 50th series of Marvel Minimates and the line of electronic Star Trek ships role play items and relaunching of the Star Trek Minimates line later in the year.

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Preview – Peter Panzerfaust #8

Peter Panzerfaust #8

Story by: Kurtis J Wiebe Art By: Tyler Jenkins
Price: $3.50

“PARIS” Part Three
Time is against the Lost Boys and they only have one shot to save Felix before he’s shipped to Germany. Only one problem: how do you stop a speeding train?

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Video Games and Media Don’t Cause Violence

take actionWith recent tragedies on everyone’s minds, some people are looking for a cause and culprit other than the shooters and perpetrators of the Aurora and Sandy Hook tragedies. Unfortunately some are blaming media, including video games, for violent behavior in individuals. We know this isn’t the case; banning or regulating media content even more won’t solve the issue.

As if a repeat of a television show we’ve seen before, there’s talk of more hearings and federally funded studies. Christopher J. Ferguson, the chair of the Texas A&M International University’s department of psychology and communication, among others including federally funded studies, have shown there’s no link between violent video games and real world violence like mass shooting, bullying or youth aggression. There’s no need for more federal studies, when there’s been federal studies completed. Past research has been mixed, at best, and often weakened by substantial methodological flaws.

The facts also back up no connection. While video game sales have increased, according to the FBI’s own statistics, violent crime has been steadily decreasing. In 2011, violent crimes nationwide decreased 3.8% from 2010. Since 2002, it’s decreased 15.5%. This is all during the time when games like Call of Duty and Halo have dominated sales.

CensorshipAt the same time, federal courts – including the Supreme Court – have routinely held that government regulation of media, including video games, is unconstitutional.  Funding more studies – or passing laws that then get fought out in courts – costs taxpayers millions of dollars. That’s money better spent on treating the mentally ill or shoring up and improving background checks for weapons purchases.

We’ve seen these same conversations before. In the 1950s comic books were blamed for truancy, violence and homosexuality in youth. This lead to hearings in the United States Senate. We look back on this piece of history and laugh out how ludicrous this claim was then. It’s just as ludicrous today when the conversation turns to video games and their affects.

Act Now!

The Entertainment Consumers Association has put together an easy to send email that will send a message to your Representative in the House, two Senators and President Obama. It takes less than a minute to do and adding your voice to reiterate that entertainment does NOT cause violence might help the focus turn to factors that actually do.

There’s no easy solution to prevent violence like these events. But focusing on the wrong things isn’t the answer. Make your voice heard today.

Full Disclosure: Brett Schenker is a consultant for the ECA

IDW Publishing Previews – 1/9/13

The Adventures of Augusta Wind #3 (of 5)

J.M. DeMatteis (w) • Vassilis Gogtzilas (a & c)

With her existence on Earth erased from the minds of those who loved her, Augusta heads into the cosmic fog called The Swirl. But the road to Nowhere Island is dark and dangerous—and a mysterious Forever Wall lies ahead.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Classic Popeye #6

Bud Sagendorf (w & a & c)

A meticulous reprint of the Golden Age great Popeye #6 from 1949 starts powerfully with the one-eyed sailor battling a shark on the cover then gloriously opens to a “Saga of the Sea, Entitled ‘Raft!’ Or ‘It’s A Long Drift Home!!’ Or ‘Rafts Are Boats, But Not So Comfortable!!'” This long tale has high-sea villains, gold and Swee’pea at his lovable best giving his own mighty-mite version of the twister sock to evil-doers sock alongside Popeye!  The second comic writ and drewed by the brilliant genius Bud Sagendorf stars everybody’s favorite character… “Thimble Theater presents J.W. Wimpy in a Story of Hunger and Desert Madness Entitled ‘Food! Food!’ or ‘May I Borrow Your Duck Mister?'” A big AHOY and thank you to retailers, reviewers and fans to the fantastic, enthusiastic response to this series!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Doctor Who #4

Brandon Seifert (w) • Philip Bond (a) • Mark Buckingham (c)

The second issue in a special two-part story featuring the art of Philip Bond! With the Doctor and Rory on a boys night out gone wrong, Amy must face the Silence on her own! All that plus lots of beer!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #186

Larry Hama (w) • Ron Wagner  (a) • S L Gallant (c)

DARKLON has managed to get the best of DESTRO and is going forward on his sale of the stolen nuclear trigger device. But when COLONEL FAROUD, the potential buyer of the device, asks for proof that it works, Darklon is forced to make a drastic choice that may put everyone—G.I. JOE, COBRA and even Darklon himself—in mortal danger! The clock starts ticking in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #186!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Godzilla #8

Duane Swierczynski (w) • Simon Gane (a) • E.J. Su (c)

Boxer is cornered by the government and Godzilla is a giant sized X-factor, wrecking everyone’s plans. Sides are switched, lives are lost… and then the unthinkable happens. The devastating third act of this Godzilla epic begins now!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

The Hollows # 2 (of 4)

Chris Ryall (w) • Sam Kieth (a & c)

Chris Ryall and Sam Kieth continue their crazed collaboration with The Hollows, Part 2: “Taking Flight.” When living above the chaos and soul-stealing “hollows” is no longer an option, can Kobayashi manage to rise above the impending doom that surrounds he and his loved ones…?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Jinnrise #1 (of 6)

Sohaib Awan (w) • Tony Vassallo (a & c)

Part 1: “Manifest Destiny.” International student Andrew Marcus’ world is torn asunder when interstellar forces, the “Kibrani,” invade earth. With all hope seemingly lost, humanity’s last chance may be a long-despised and forgotten race: the Jinn (otherwise known as “genies”)! But are they our hope… or greatest fear? Combining the best of summer blockbuster fare and quest myths like Lord of the Rings, Jinnrise is a modern re-introduction to global myth.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Joe Palooka # 2 (of 6)

Mike Bullock (w) • Fernando Peniche (a) • Marat Mychaels (c)

The vice tightens on MMA fighter Joe Palooka! While being hunted down for a murder he didn’t commit, Joe tries to lay low but ends up fighting for his life a bully Khan in “the circle,” where only the most violent disputes are settled. Set in the dangerous world of top-tier mixed martial arts, this series will get you in its grip and will not let go until you tap out.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Kiss #7

Tom Waltz (w) • Kenneth Loh (a) • Loh, Xermanico (c)

“Into the Void,” Part 1! The Four-Who-Are-One have fought against the Destroyer God in the Dark Ages, Prohibition Era Chicago… even in the hot bodies of radical 80’s teenaged girls!  But now, alongside the enigmatic She, they fight on a new front in their eternal war of good versus evil — the very interstellar void they call home! Can these cosmic warriors bring their master, the Elder, victory at last… or will this mark the end for the Demon, Starchild, Catman, and Celestial? The final battle for the Universe is at hand!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Love and Capes: What to Expect #6 (of 6)

Thom Zahler (w & a) • Zahler & Rich Faber (c)

You’ve been wondering it for months now… what will happen to Abby’s bookstore? Wait, no. You’ve been asking, “Is it a boy? A girl? Twins? Triplets? Will it have powers? Is it an illusion cast by a magic spell?” (Okay, we’ll answer the last one right now: No.) Your questions will be answered this issue! And, seriously, the fate of the bookstore is revealed, too.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Mars Attacks Kiss

Chris Ryall (w) • Alan Robinson (a) • Ray Dillon (c)

The weekly invasion continues here! In 1970s New York, four teens are handed the power to become godlike figures… unless some attacking Martians find a way to steal that power for themselves! A tale torn from the original 1976 Kiss comic, courtesy of Chris “God of Thunder” Ryall and Alan “War Machine” Robinson!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Popeye #9

Roger Langridge (w) • Ken Wheaton (a & c)

Schtuff! You can’t get enough! Schtuff! It makes you feel tough! Schtuff! WHAT THE HECK IS IT?? Time for Popeye and the gang to take a trip to Goon Island to take on that ol’ stinker, Bluto – and for Alice the Goon to go native! PLUS: More nuttiness with Sappo and Wotasnozzle!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Color Classics #7

Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird (w & a & c)

The TMNT’s first intergalactic adventure comes to a startling close! It’s Turtles vs. Triceratons on a interplanetary gladiatorial fight to the finish? Will the Turtles make it home and be reunited with Master Splinter? Read here to find out!

FC • 38 pages • $3.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures, Vol. 3

Dean Clarrain (w) • Jim Lawson & Ken Mitchroney (a) • Jim Lawson (c)

The all-ages TMNT action continues in this collection of TMNT Adventures! Enjoy classic Turtles tales like “Codename: Chameleon,” “Going Down?,” “White Light,” and “The Lost World.”

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 124 pages • 7” x 10.5” • ISBN 978-1-61377-554-7

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secret History of the Foot Clan #1 (of 4)

Mateus Santolouco, Erik Burnham (w) • Santolouco (a) • Rafael Grampa (c)

Demons, ninjas, and hostile takeovers-what more can you expect from a TMNT comic? The first installment of this new miniseries reveals a history never told before about the original founder of the Foot. Join the Turtles as they get a history lesson that they will never forget!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Robots in Disguise Ongoing #13

John Barber (w) • Andrew Griffith (a) • Andrew Griffith, Casey Coller (c)

ON THE PROWL! It’s “no more mister nice guy,” as CYBERTRON burns and one AUTOBOT is all that stand between order and anarchy. Meet the new PROWL—deadlier than ever, colder then any other AUTOBOT, and ready to end the DECEPTICON threat—forever.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Regeneration One #87

Simon Furman (w) • Andrew Wildman (a) • Wildman, Guido Guidi (c)

WAR CRY! The conquest of IACON begins in earnest, as SCORPONOK’s game-changing strategy threatens the very nature of what it means to be AUTOBOT… Or DECEPTICON! And HOT ROD begins his own personal odyssey to the very heart of CYBERTRON—where ancient forces are stirring!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

True Blood #8

Michael McMillian (w) • Michael Gaydos (a) • Jenny Frison (c)

With Bon Temps facing eradication by an ancient and powerful wolf pack, the town’s best hope lies with Sookie and Alcide convincing the werewolves and vampires to set aside their differences and work together. But with vampires taking the blame for the initial attacks, tensions are high…

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Womanthology: Space # 4 (of 5)

Devin Grayson, Jody Houser & Christine Ellis (w) • Sally Thompson, Kathryn Lano, Lindsay Walker & Lois Van Baarle (a) • Baarle (c)

Let the stories shine bright in the penultimate issue of the acclaimed Womanthology: Space series. Traveling past the far reaches of the universe, these three tales explore what it means to be alone, lost, and reaching for the stars.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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