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Godzilla’s One Crazy Summer!

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GODZILLA’S ONE CRAZY SUMMER!
IDW announces digital Godzilla comics, new characters, and a new title!

May 23, 2012San Diego, CA – Expanding what has become an explosive publishing partnership, this summer IDW Publishing and Toho Co., Ltd.are bringing even more kaiju chaos to comic fans everywhere!

May 23rd brings the launch of Duane Swierczynski and Simon Gane’s new, ongoing Godzilla series, which features covers by Arthur Adams and Tony Harris! That’s not all, though!

That same day, after much anticipation, Godzilla will finally hit digital platforms!  Available on iOS, Android, and Nook, IDW’s entire back catalog of catastrophic, giant monster destruction will be available as single issues and trades.  Not only that, but the new Godzilla ongoing will launch day and date with two exclusive digital variant covers!

This bounty of crushing comics destruction comes hot on the heels of IDW’s announcement of Orc Stain creator James Stokoe’s Godzilla: The Half-Century War, a generation-spanning tale packed to the gills with Stokoe’s trademark hyper-detailed linework and nearly-psychedelic colors. If any comics creator out there was born to draw giant monsters leveling crowded metropolitan areas, folks, it’s James Stokoe.

And as if all that city-stompin’ goodness wasn’t enough, IDW has made the necessary space in Godzilla’s monstrous world for even more of Toho’s creatures, with more than 20 of Godzilla’s co-stars joining the roster of licensed characters. From fan favorites such as JET JAGUAR to lesser-known greats like the gargantuas, SANDA and GAIRA, the future of Godzilla at IDW is bound to be even more action-packed than ever.

Needless to say, it’s going to be a chaos-drenched summer for Godzilla fans.

Hopefully they all have insurance.

Godzilla #1• 32 pages • $3.99 • in stores May 23 • Diamond order code: MAR120364
Godzilla: The Half-Century War #1 • 32 pages • $3.99 • in stores 8/22 • Diamond order code: JUN120326
Godzilla: Legends TPB • 128 pages • $19.99 • in stores June 13 • Diamond order code: APR120372
Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters, Vol. 3 TPB • 104 pages • $17.99 • In stores now • Diamond order code: MAR120367

Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books. IDW can also be found at http://www.facebook.com/#!/idwpublishing and http://tumblr.idwpublishing.com/and on Twitter at @idwpublishing.

About IDW

IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE, Paramount’s Star Trek; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s DOCTOR WHO; Toho’s Godzilla; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio.

IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.

IDW Publishing Previews – 3/14/12

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Archie: Americana Vol. 3: The ’60s  

Various (w) Various (a) Andrew Pepoy (c)

The sensational sixties, a time of dreams, hopes, revolution, and social change! At the forefront of the decade were the nation’s youth, enjoying the latest fads, speaking their minds, and defining a generation. Ever timeless, Archie and his friends came along for the ride, exploring both the fun and mores of the times with their unique brand of humor, as only they could! But Archie Comics was also around to remind everyone “the more things change, the more they stay the same!” Whether getting tangled up in the eternal love triangle or incurring the wrath of the principal and Veronica’s father, Archie scaled new heights of hilarity!

HC FC $24.99 192 pages ISBN 978-1-61377-079-5

The Art of Molly Crabapple, Vol. 1: Week in Hell

N/A (w) · Molly Crabapple (a & c)

In September 2011, artist and firebrand, Molly Crabapple, locked herself in a hotel room, covered the walls in paper and filled 270 square feet of wall with art. The project, called “Molly Crabapple’s Week in Hell,” is a wild ride through the imagination of an artist stretching herself to the limits of her endurance. Gorgeous photographs by Steve Prue show Ms. Crabapple’s sheer talent, audacity, and ambition at work. From the first stroke of pen upon paper to the glorious 360 view of a room full of art, this book chronicles the trials and joys of the Week in Hell, including visits from some of New York City’s artistic luminaries, absinthe parties, live models, and musical accompaniment.

TPB · FC · $9.99 · 48 pages · 8.5” X 11” • ISBN 978-1-61377-154-9

Doctor Who #15

Joshua Hale Fialkov (w) • Matthew Dow Smith (a) • Mark Buckingham, photo (c)

Special arc by Eisner-nominated writer Joshua Hale Fialkov! At the onset of World War II, the Silurians’ scheme of world domination has come to light—and they want Amy as their queen! Can the Doctor stop the reptilian aliens and their unwitting Nazi allies? Of course he can. He’s the Doctor!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Godzilla Legends #5 (of 5)

Bobby Curnow (w) • Dean Haspiel (a) • Arthur Adams, Bob Eggleton (c)

The final Legend is here! Does Godzilla have a weakness? The government wants to know, and in order to get the necessary data, tissue samples must be taken from the great beast. The only way to get these samples? TO CLIMB GODZILLA! Renowned, retired adventurer Bryson Allworth is called in. Is he up to the herculean task? When another monster shows up to tumble, the task is only gonna get tougher! Don’t miss this special final issue to LEGENDS!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Infestation 2: G.I. Joe #1 (of 2)

Mike Raicht (w) • Valentine De Landro (a) De Landro, Livio Ramondelli (c)

Cobra has always had a penchant for dark experiments. This time they’ve gone too far and opened a portal to a realm of violence and madness. As squadron after squadron of Cobra Vipers falls under the thrall of the Elder Gods there seems no way to stop the hideous transformations that are taking place. The only hope lies in a group of already-insane Cobra agents… and a Joe named Snake Eyes!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Locke & Key: Clockworks #5 (of 6)

Joe Hill (w) • Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c)

“Clockworks,” Chapter 5: Lucas “Dodge” Caravaggio returns from the Drowning Cave, infected by a parasite of the soul; the good and loving friend has been left behind, and replaced by something free of all human feeling. Searching for a way to control him, the Keepers of the Keys make a dreadful choice… and set off a chain of events that will end in an unimaginable slaughter.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Mark Twain’s Tales of Mystery

Mark Twain (w) • Menton3 (a & c)

Sherlock Holmes in America? Mark Twain a character in his own stories? Can it be true? True indeed, dear reader, as Mark Twain makes his mark on the mystery genre with this collection of short stories by the grand master himself. Including “A Double Barreled Detective Story,” “Tom Sawyer, Detective,” “A Murder, a Mystery, and a Marriage,” and “The Stolen White Elephant,” delight as Twain breaks convention and bends cherished characters to tell stories that are wholly his own. Illustrations provided by Menton3 (The Lovecraft Library, Classics Multilated, Monocyte).

HC · PC · $16.99 · 220 pages · 6” x 9” • ISBN 978-1-61377-124-2

Michael Recycle and the Tree Top Cops

Ellie Patterson (w) • Alexandra Colombo (a & c)

Even super-heroes need a vacation, so where better than one of the world’s natural wonders, the great Redwood Forest! But disaster has struck and the forest is under threat…can Michael Recycle and his new friends, the Tree Top Cops, save the day?

HC · FC · $15.99 · 24 pages · 11 3/8” x 10 3/8” • ISBN 978-1-61377-161-7

G.I. JOE: Snake Eyes, Vol. 2: Cobra Civil War

Chuck Dixon (w) · Alberto Muriel (a) · Robert Atkins (c)

COBRA CIVIL WAR infects the world! The Joes are struck by a pandemic released by Cobra madman Rodrigo Vargas and it gets personal as Duke is one of the infected. Snake Eyes’ only hope is to find Vargas, but as Duke slowly worsens, can Snake Eyes help save his fellow JOE in time?

TPB · FC · $17.99 · 104 pages · ISBN 978-1-61377-159-4

Transformers, Vol. 7: Chaos

Mike Costa & James Roberts (w) • Livio Ramondelli (a & c)

CHAOS IS HERE! The long-awaited event that will have TRANSFORMERS fans talking for years and have lasting repercussions on the lives of our heroes and villains! The Autobots land on Cybertron to discover Galvatron’s plan is already in effect—but what is it he seeks in the heart of Cybertron? What could he possibly want on a dead planet? Optimus Prime must face off against Galvatron, in a battle where the fate of the whole planet rests on the outcome!

TPB · FC · $19.99 · 124 pages · ISBN 978-1-61377-140-2

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Ongoing #3

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

DISASTER IN SPACE! What’s the very worst thing you could find on board a four million year old spaceship? Clue: it’s ancient, it’s deadly, and it shouldn’t exist—but it’s killing the Transformers anyway! It’s AUTOBOTS versus boogieman in a Transformers story unlike any you’ve seen before, as the exciting new direction rolls out!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Autocracy #5

Chris Metzen, Flint Dille (w) • Livio Ramondelli (a)

12 CHAPTER DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE SERIES! THE HUNT IS ON! ORION PAX’s strike team follows he trail of a young rebel into the ancient ACROPLEX! But what they find there is more than a single dissident—it’s a secret that will shake CYBERTRON to the core!

Womanthology: Heroic

Annie Nocenti, Anya Martin, Barbara Kesel, Kimberly Komatsu, Gail Simone, Trina Robbins, Samantha Newark, and many more (w) • Camille d’Errico, Renae DeLiz, Ming Doyle, Colleen Doran, Fiona Staples, Stephanie Buscema, and more (a) various (c)

Womanthology is a large-scale anthology showcasing the works of women in comics. It is created entirely by over 140 women of all experience levels, from young girls who love to create comics all the way up to top industry professionals. All of the short stories will center around our theme for this volume; Heroic. There will also be features, such as Professional How-Tos, a Kids/Teens section showcasing their works and giving tips, as well as a section dedicated to some Iconic female comic creators of the past, such as Nell Brinkley, and much more. Profits of this book will go towards the Charities of GlobalGiving.org.

HC • FC • $50.00 • 300 Pages • 9” x 13” • ISBN: 978-1-61377-147-1

IDW Publishing Previews – 2/22/12

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G.I. Joe: Cobra #10

Mike Costa (w) • Alex Cal (a) • Dave Wilkins, Antonio Fuso (c)

COBRA COMMAND CONTINUES! As the new COBRA COMMANDER lashes out against an unprepared world, the rest of Cobra questions The Council’s decision… with deadly results. Meanwhile, the Joes search for a pattern in Cobra’s attacks, and a fan-favorite character returns—but will even that be enough to turn the tide of battle?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Danger Girl: Revolver #2 (of 4)

Andy Hartnell (w) • Chris Madden (a) • J. Scott Campbell, Madden (c)

It’s the sexiest and most dangerous event of 2012, and the action continues right here! Danger Girl Sydney Savage is reluctant to bring the team’s newest recruit on their latest mission, but after Abbey is suddenly pulled away by a mysterious figure from her past, Sydney realizes the mission has grown far too dangerous to accomplish on her own!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Dead Rising: Road to Fortune #4 (of 4)

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

Based on the mega-popular video game series from Capcom! Las Vegas has been fully infested and Chuck Greene and his daughter Katie race for their lives trying to escape the rampaging zombie horde. Meanwhile, Frank West and Rebecca Chang continue to dig deeper for answers into Phenontrans’ suspected involvement in the zombie outbreak. It’s zombie survival and conspiratorial intrigue at its best in this spine-tingling series finale written by Tom Waltz (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and illustrated by Kenneth Loh!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Godzilla Legends #4 (of 5)

Chris Mowry (w) • E.J. Su (a) • Arthur Adams, Chris Scalf (c)

An epic single issue story shining a light on another terrifying Toho monster! This issue sees the debut of the one and only Smog Monster— Hedorah! G-Force is sent to battle the blob-like beast as it lays waste to China. But another monster’s presence might make this an even more chaotic conflict! Don’t miss the mayhem!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Infestation 2: Dungeons & Dragons #2 (of 2)

Paul Crilley (w) • Valerio Schiti (a) • menton3 (c)

The City of Towers is in chaos! As the citizens flee the coming of the INFESTATION, only Abraxis Wren holds the secrets that might save Sharn—but does he have the strength of will to survive this crucible of terror? Plus—learn the strange history the world of Eberron shares with the threat of INFESTATION 2!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ongoing #7

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

Baxter Stockman. General Krang. These Turtle villains have largely kept to the shadows… until now. Baxter is determined to capture the Turtles before Krang comes to New York… and he just might have the perfect invention to complete his task. And if that wasn’t enough, don’t forget Old Hob is still in the picture! Trouble for the Turtles abounds!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

TRANSFORMERS: Robots in Disguise Ongoing #2

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

The Decepticons make their move, as the TRANSFORMERS relaunch really amps up! As Bumblebee’s provisional government struggles to maintain control, Ratbat stages a deadly attack that only Prowl can stop! Meanwhile, Starscream tries something he’s never done before: telling the truth to an Autobot. Well, most of the truth, anyway.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Phoenix Without Ashes 

Harlan Ellison (w) Alan Robinson (a)  John K. Snyder III (c)

Harlan Ellison, one of the Grand Masters of science fiction and a multiple Hugo-, Nebula-, and Edgar Award-winner, returns to his roots with the graphic novel, Phoenix Without Ashes. The year is 2785, and Devon, a farmer banished for challenging his community’s Elders, discovers a secret that changes everything he knew about the world, leading him on a quest to solve a mystery beyond his understanding before his entire world is destroyed in cataclysm.

TPB · FC · $17.99 · 104 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-169-3

TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the Wreckers

Nicke Roche & James Roberts (w) • Roche & Guido Guidi (a) • Trevor Hutchison (c)

An all-new deluxe hardcover collection! The AUTOBOT special ops crew, THE WRECKERS, are sent to investigate Garrus-9, a prison that fell to the DECEPTICONS three years ago with no communication in or out since. Who’s really behind the prison siege, and what dark secret awaits SPRINGER there? The answers to those questions will send this mission to the razors edge!

HC · FC · $29.99 · 172 pages · 7” x 11” • ISBN 978-1-61377-126-6

The Legends Begin Here

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Official Press Release

The Legends Begin Here

Godzilla Legends #1 now in stores

First of five monster spotlight issues

[Godzilla Legends #1 Image]San Diego, CA (November 16, 2011)—IDW Publishing is proud to launch the first issue in a new mini-series, GODZILLA LEGENDS. The series features five self-contained stories, each centering on one of Godzilla’s fearsome foes. Beginning with Anguirus in issue #1, each issue focuses on a Toho monster that has never been closely examined in comics—ever! Through its action-packed run, GODZILLA LEGENDS will treat readers to all-new stories of Anguirus, Rodan, Titanosaurus, Hedorah and Kumonga, each spotlighting in their own issue. This miniseries will also offer stunning interconnected covers by Arthur Adams.

In GODZILLA LEGENDS #1, drawn and co-written by Matt Frank, Anguirus, the  perpetual underdog, goes toe-to-toe with one of the most devastating monsters of all time-Destoroyah! This is a classic tale of David vs. Goliath… monster style!  Writers Jeff Prezenkowski and Matt Frank keep readers on the edge of their seats throughout the entire issue. Readers are encouraged to ask their retailers about a variant Matt Frank cover, as well as a unique hand-sketched Matt Frank cover.

The action continues with GODZILLA LEGENDS #2, coming in December. Writer Jonathan Vankin and artist Simon Gane create a sure-fire hit featuring the master of the skies—the mighty Rodan! In January, Titanosaurus headlines his very own comic, courtesy of writer Mike Raicht and artist Tony Parker for GODZILLA LEGENDS #3. February brings GODZILLA LEGENDS #4 and the first-ever fight between Hedorah and Mechagodzilla, with writer Chris Mowry and artist E.J. Su. This epic series closes in March when the government asks renowned, retired adventurer Bryson Allworth to do the impossible – climb Godzilla! Helmed by writer Bobby Curnow with artist Dean Haspiel, GODZILLA LEGENDS #5 is a fittingly thrilling end to this must-have series.

Each issue will feature covers by renowned Godzilla artists. In addition to the interconnecting, series-long covers by Adams, Bob Eggleton will create covers for issues 1, 3 and 5, with covers from Chris Scalf for issues 2 and 4.

Godzilla Legends #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) is available in stores on November 16th. Diamond order code: SEP11 0286.

Godzilla Legends #2 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) is available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0349.

Godzilla Legends #3 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) is available in stores in January. Diamond order code: NOV11 0310.

Godzilla Legends #4 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) is available in stores in February 2012.

Godzilla Legends #5 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) is available in stores in March 2012.

Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books.

About IDW Publishing 

IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount’s Star Trek; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s Doctor Who; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio.

IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.

About TOHO CO., LTD.
Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Tokyo, Toho Company, Ltd. is one of the leading entertainment conglomerates in Japan. Toho is best known worldwide as the producer of twenty-eight Godzilla motion pictures, based upon a character the company unleashed on the world back in 1954, and masterpiece films directed by Akira Kurosawa. Toho has been the number one distributor of motion pictures in Japan (both domestic and foreign) for seven consecutive years since 2003.  The company is also, throughout Japan, the leading producer of theatrical works and one of the largest owners of office buildings and theaters.

IDW Publishing Previews – 11/16/11

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