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BOOM! Studios February Previews for April Shipping 2012

FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES #1 (A)
FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES #1 (B)
Written by Sam Humphries
Drawn by Jerry Gaylord
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120828

SPECIAL $1 DEBUT ISSUE! NEW ONGOING SERIES! One is a decrepit mob of gurgling, ravenous fiends…and the other is a zombie outbreak. When there is no more room in Hell, the undead shall take over Comic-Con! A crew of feuding best friends find themselves trapped inside America’s largest comic convention transformed into a seething cauldron of zombies. Is a horde of starving brain-eaters any match against reflexes battle-hardened by video games, nerves tested by horror flicks, and courage crystallized by comic books? Find out as an unlikely band of nerds use their genre savvy to survive in Fanboys vs. Zombies! Written by indie sensation Sam Humphries (OUR LOVE IS REAL) with art by hot new talent Jerry Gaylord! Don’t forget to ask your retailer about the rare CGC 9.8 Near Mint variant by MARVEL ZOMBIES artist and Zombie King Arthur Suydam!


RICH JOHNSTON’S THE AVENGEFULS #1
Written by Rich Johnston
Drawn by Joshua Covey
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120845

A fundamentalist Islamic terrorist, the world’s leading for-profit deity and a reality TV star thawed out from the 1940s. Can The Hoff assemble this ragtag group together into a team ready to face Earth’s greatest threats? Well, he better, because that’s why we’re making this comic! A hilarious parody of what’s sure to be one of the biggest movies of 2012. No, not Step Up 4…written by BLEEDING COOL’s Rich Johnston (WATCHMENSCH, CHASE VARIANT).


RICH JOHNSTON’S IRON MUSLIM #1
Written by Rich Johnston
Drawn by Bryan Turner
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120845

Trapped in a warzone, Al Stark has an epiphany: “Americans are a superstitious and cowardly lot. I shall become a Muslim”. Al, newly inspired, takes his jihad to New York City, and a showdown with a Freedom Fighter who resembles a certain Caped Crusader…part of THE AVENGEFULS saga, BLEEDING COOL’s Rich Johnston takes us on a raucous ride through politics, fanaticism and the healing power of Hollywood.

RICH JOHNSTON’S CAPTAIN AMERICAN IDOL #1
Written by Rich Johnston
Drawn by Chris Haley
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120847

During World War II, Captain American was America’s #1 entertainer, thrilling audiences stateside and on the front lines — until a Komikaze attack on his show seemingly took him away forever. But now, a TV talent show looking for fresh blood instead finds the Captain’s frozen body. Another key piece of THE AVENGEFULS parody saga, BLEEDING COOL’s Rich Johnston shows us if an old entertainer can recapture the hearts of his country.

RICH JOHNSTON’S SCIENTHORLOGY #1
Written by Rich Johnston
Drawn by Michael Netzer
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120851

Norse (& comic book) legend says Thor is the son of Odin. But, what if he was really the spawn of alien overlords, who harness volcanoes for ammunition for their intergalactic war, and inspire a sci-fi writer to create a church? What if that church was created to deal with the fallout of that war, and recruits movie stars to aid their cause? Another piece of THE AVENGEFULS parody saga, BLEEDING COOL’s Rich Johnston welcomes us to a religion whose God is stuck in an Australian soap opera.

SUPURBIA #2
Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120858

What goes down when the capes come off? Meet the “Real Housewives” of Earth’s greatest super-team, the Meta Legion! But as the Fritsche family tries to cover up Night Fox’s sordid affair and Hella Heart relapses into drug addiction due to Sovereign’s messiah complex, the rest of the Meta Legion is too preoccupied with their own personal problems to notice the evil lurking beneath the cul-de-sac’s surface… From rising star writer Grace Randolph (Marvel’s NATION X, HER-OES) and hot new artist Russell Dauterman, SUPURBIA takes the familiar super-team and turns it on its head with a scandalous, TMZ-fueled look at what it’s like to live with a superhero!

EXILE ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #2 (A)
EXILE ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #2 (B)
Written by Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman
Drawn by Marc Laming
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120842

From the team that brought you BETRAYAL OF THE PLANET OF THE APES comes an all new Apes saga! Gabriel Hardman (HULK, AGENTS OF ATLAS) and Corinna Bechko (HEATHENTOWN, FEAR ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT) team up with red hot artist Marc Laming (AMERICAN CENTURY, THE RINSE) to take the fan-favorite franchise to all new heights in this can’t-miss mini-series. With ape society gripped in uncertainty, Doctor Zaius must find a way to unite the warring factions before they rip the city apart. It’s up to one lowly chimp to seek out the famed, disgraced General Aleron deep in the heart of the Forbidden Zone, with a secret that might help — or destroy!

HELLRAISER #13 (A)
HELLRAISER #13 (B)
Written by Clive Barker, Robb Humphries & Mark Miller
Drawn by Janusz Ordon, Stephen Thompson
SC, 3224 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120833

BRAND NEW STORY ARC! GREAT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! Captain Elliott Spencer is no longer Pinhead. He gave his power away to his sworn enemy, walked away from his Cenobite disciples, and returned to Earth with nothing. He is no longer feared — merely pitied. Everyone will soon learn that the former Pinhead is more dangerous now than ever before… As Capt. Spencer begins working towards his ultimate goal, Kirsty Cotton fights to keep the denizens of hell under control. Can she truly count on her predecessor’s former flame, the Female Cenobite? The haunting new era of Hellraiser continues into its second year of horrifying madness!

ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST #10 (A)
ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST #10 (B)
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Francesco Biagini
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120826

AN UNMISSABLE ISSUE! The four incarnations of the Eternal Champion – Elric, Hawkmoon, Corum and Eric Beck – find themselves facing off in a war against an ancient enemy from the Champion’s past as this final arc hurtles toward its explosive conclusion. But this enemy’s not done playing our heroes yet… Join legendary fantasy author Michael Moorcock and New York Times bestseller Chris Roberson (iZOMBIE, STAN LEE’S STARBORN) in this critically-acclaimed fantasy series being called “one of BOOM!’s best!”

HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #11
Written by Larry Wachowski
Drawn by Russ Heath
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120835

The demonic soldiers of Leviathan fight on as The Devil’s Brigade saga continues, with The Matrix’s Larry Wachowski bringing you the next chapter in “Enoolsung: The Final Solution.” The Cenobites have set gears into motion to bring unspeakable horrors to Earth, and it seems as if no one can stand in their way. HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES continues to bring back the best of the classic, epic series, a must-read for any fan of Clive Barker’s twisted creations!

HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #12
Written by Ron Wolfe, Nicholas Vince
Drawn by Kieron Dwyer, Andrew Paquette
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120836

Clive Barker’s visions of Hell’s vilest creations come to life in Parts 13 and 14 of The Devil’s Brigade. Ron Wolfe and Kieron Dwyer deliver “Breakdown in Red,” with Nicholas Vince and Andrew Paquette teaming up on “Echoes, Dreams, and Revelations.” No man or corner of Earth is safe from the reach of the Cenobites in another thrilling and gruesome month of HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES.

INCORRUPTIBLE #29 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #29 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120837

ONE OF MTV’S “TEN BEST ON-GOING COMIC BOOK SERIES OF 2011!” With the Plutonian back on Earth, Max has faced countless trials that test his ability to remain inflexibly focused on the cause of justice. But Max’s greatest test is yet to come, and no one in the INCORRUPTIBLE universe will be the same. Don’t miss this thrilling issue in the companion to Mark Waid’s Eisner-nominated superhero series, IRREDEEMABLE!

IRREDEEMABLE #36 (A)
IRREDEEMABLE #36 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Diego Barreto
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120838

SEE WHERE OTHER SUPERHERO STORIES ARE AFRAID TO GO! The Plutonian has ruined so many lives, and nearly destroyed the human race. When a savior emerges from the most unlikely of places, leaving the world reeling from the news, where can the Plutonian fit into this new world? And is death a fitting punishment for a god? An intense not-to-be-missed issue of Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated superhero saga.

PLANET OF THE APES #13 (A)
PLANET OF THE APES #13 (B)
Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120840

BRAND NEW ARC! GREAT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! Ten years after the events of last issue, the world has changed — humans seemingly have learned their place, and the utopia that Voice Alaya sought for her people has seemingly arrived at last. Or has it? Rumbles of a revolution begin to shake through ape society, but for once, it isn’t human… Writer Daryl Gregory and artist Carlos Magno continue their critically acclaimed run and kick off a new year of ape mayhem!

TERROR ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #3
Written by Doug Moench
Drawn by Mike Ploog
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120844

By popular demand, the classic Apes reprints continue! In 1974, mighty Marvel Comics published the bone-breaking PLANET OF THE APES MAGAZINE featuring a fan-loved all-new original story written by MOON KNIGHT co-creator Doug Moench and drawn by GHOST RIDER co-creator Mike Ploog: TERROR ON THE PLANET OF THE APES! Thanks to you, the fans, we’re reprinting this lost piece of Apes history, and the thrilling tale continues right here! This issue features the jaw-dropping chapters, “Spawn of the Mutant Pits” and “The Abomination Arena!”


STEED AND MRS. PEEL #4
Written by Anne Caulfield
Drawn by Ian Gibson
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120856

The start of “The Deadly Rainbow!” Emma Peel’s husband was long feared lost forever in the South American Jungle — until his shocking return! Upon seeing her lost love, Emma said goodbye to John Steed, and rode off into the countryside with her lover…but the joyous reunion was shattered thanks to what followed Mr. Peel home from the jungle… Anne Caufield and Ian Gibson continue the non-stop excitement with the classic Avengers story, “The Deadly Rainbow!” The original British TV series The Avengers helped define the “Spy-Fi” genre: from January 1961 to May 1969, for 161 episodes, The Avengers was a staple of fandom, one of the longest-running hit espionage series alongside Mission Impossible and a small screen counterpart to that other famous United Kingdom spy, James Bond!

VALEN THE OUTCAST #5 (A)
VALEN THE OUTCAST #5 (B)
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Matteo Scalera
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120859

BRAND NEW ARC! PERFECT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! The King is dead — long live the DEAD KING! King Valen Brand was a just ruler and a great warrior until he was killed in battle by the necromancer Korrus Null and resurrected as one of the walking dead. Now he’s considered an abomination in his own realm, an outcast with only one purpose: to restore his lost soul…


THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 ULTIMATE EDITION
Written by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David
Drawn by Chris Burnham, Aaron Kuder
SC, 336 pgs, FC, SRP: $29.99
ISBN13: 9781608861026
Diamond Code: FEB120822

All 12 issues of the “In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3” saga are now collected in one premium hardcover volume! Based on the Coheed & Cambria album of the same name, songwriter and front-man Claudio Sanchez brings his epic tale to the printed page. We find our hero, Claudio, broke and destitute, living in a sewer to avoid his calling as the Crowing. Can he rise up and lead the rebellion against evil overlord Wilhelm Ryan? Co-written by comics-luminary Peter David with art by Chris Burnham (BATMAN: INCORPORATED) and Aaron Kuder (KEY OF Z), this is essential reading for any sci-fi fan.


PLANET OF THE APES VOL. 2
Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $16.99
ISBN13: 9781608866694
Diamond Code: FEB120839

THE PLANET OF THE APES SAGA CONTINUES! Don’t miss the second volume of the sci-fi masterpiece in the making that pits man versus ape in the continuity of the landmark original feature film. When the Lawgiver, the revered ape leader, is assassinated by a human, the city teeters toward civil war. The assassin, the mute girl Chaika, becomes a martyr for the human cause when she blows herself up rather than allowing herself to be captured. As ape leader Voice Alaya begins to put her devastating plan to control the human population of Southtown into motion, it’s up to resistance leader Sullivan to fight back. But at what cost? The second volume of Daryl Gregory and Carlos Magno’s critically acclaimed series can’t be missed!


STARBORN VOL. 3 TP
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Khary Randolph, Matteo Scalera
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608860883
Diamond Code: FEB120853

Stan Lee, the most colossal force in the history of comics, teams up with critically acclaimed writer Chris Roberson (iZOMBIE, MEMORIAL) and red hot artists Khary Randolph (SPIDER-MAN) and Matteo Scalera (DEADPOOL, VALEN THE OUTCAST) for volume three of this action-packed, sci-fi superhero scorcher! Compiling the out-of-this-world third arc, Benjamin Warner must use his powers to fight against an alien attack that threatens all of Earth. Finding himself in the middle of a galactic war, Ben must find a way to overcome the harsh truth that he comes from a dynasty of ruthless dictators and is actually the son of…Space Hitler!

ADVENTURE TIME #3 (A)
ADVENTURE TIME #3 (B)
Written by Ryan North
Drawn by Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120869

ALGEBRAIC! Don’t miss Finn, Jake, and all of their friends on their biggest adventure yet! Trapped by the dreaded Lich, the guys gotta stop all of Ooo from being sucked away forever…and rescue a bunch of wayward Princesses. Luckily, no one does adventure…and looks cooler doing it…than Finn and Jake! The Cartoon Network sensation’s brand new comic is the hot new series you can’t afford to miss!


ROGER LANGRIDGE’S SNARKED #7

Written by Roger Langridge
Drawn by Roger Langridge
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120874

Harvey Award winner Roger Langridge (THE MUPPET SHOW, THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER) brings you the latest chapter of his critically acclaimed series SNARKED! Shipwrecked on a deserted isle with no food and no map, our heroes stumble upon an ancient, lost civilization. But when the Walrus and the Carpenter are treated like plump deities, will Scarlett and Rusty be able to pry them away from their feast before they become one?

PEANUTS #4
Written by Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Shane Houghton
Drawn by Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Paige Braddock, Matt Whitlock
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB120872

Charles Schulz’s gang is back to close out the miniseries with all-new adventures and classic Sunday strips, all under one cover! Snoopy takes center stage, when the super secret origins of the “Masked Marvel” are revealed! And Charlie Brown can’t catch a break as the kite-eating tree returns to exact its vengeance on any and all kites that stray in its path! All that and a special “Snoopy 1st Appearance” variant cover makes this a must-have issue!

 ROGER LANGRIDGE’S SNARKED VOLUME 1
Written by Roger Langridge
Drawn by Roger Langridge
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608860951
Diamond Code: FEB120875

Roger Langridge, the Harvey Award winner behind THE MUPPET SHOW and THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER, returns for an all-new, side-splitting adventure that can only be explained as…SNARKED! Journey with Langridge as he pulls the carpet out from under such Lewis Carroll classics as “The Walrus and The Carpenter,” “Through the Looking Glass,” and “The Hunting of the Snark,” creating an all-new world of humorous grandeur. Join Princess Scarlett as she and her baby brother Rusty outwit the villainous royal advisors and team up with the infamous Walrus and Carpenter to set sail in search of their father, the Red King, who has been lost at sea for six months. It’s a rip-roaring action-adventure comedy you won’t want to miss, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content and commentary from Roger Langridge!

  I TOLD YOU SO
Written by Shannon Wheeler
Drawn by Shannon Wheeler
SC, 128pgs, FC, SRP: $17.99
ISBN13: 9781608860937
Diamond Code: FEB120863

Hot on the heels of last year’s Eisner Award-winning I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE FUNNIER, Shannon Wheeler serves up another dose of absurd and hilarious cartoons, making up the best-of-the-best-of-the-rest of what’s left on the cutting room floor from Wheeler’s cartoon submissions to The New Yorker! Don’t miss this laugh-a-minute collection presented in a perfect gift-friendly hardcover!

  SPACE DUCKS: AN INFINITE COMIC BOOK OF MUSICAL GREATNESS
Written by Daniel Johnston
Drawn by Daniel Johnston
HC, 96 pgs, FC, SRP: $24.99
ISBN13: 9781608862610
Diamond Code: FEB120868

SPACE DUCKS is a visceral work of art by celebrated musician Daniel Johnston, who has spent the last 30 years exposing his heartrending tales of unrequited love, cosmic mishaps and existential torment to an ever-growing cult audience, including Beck and Kurt Cobain. This book combines his unique characters, images, words and music, and the musical and artistic contributions of fans.

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It’s the latter part of the week with new comic releases yesterday.  What did you get?  What do you plan on getting?  While you look forward to a long weekend, here’s the news you might have missed.

Around the Blogs:

The Beat – Center for Cartoon Studies awarded $255,000 community development grant for Inky Solomon Center – Great to see expansion of this.

Media Bistro – How ComiXology Will Support Independent Creators & Publishers – An interesting conversation and well worth the read.

ICv2 – Transformers 3 Earns $13.5 Million on Tuesday – Or it doesn’t open as well cause it’s terrible.

The Beat – Adam Sandler wins legal battle against comic book – Seriously?  Guess you’d have to sue every kid who did this too.

Con Coverage:

The Mary Sue – There Will Be a Full-Sized (at Least on the Outside) TARDIS Replica at San Diego Comic Con

MTV Geek – ‘Heroes And Villains’ Android Figures Heading To SDCC!

Comics Alliance – Plastic Avengers Assemble for Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con Mini Muggs Pack

Bleeding Cool – Is Wizard World New England 2011 The Next To Go?

CBR – Fans plan protest at Comic-Con against DC relaunch

Around the Tubes Reviews:

Bleeding Cool – Batman Incorporated #7 And FF #5

CBR – Detective Comics #878

MTV Geek – The Goon #34 and The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde #3

MTV Geek – Incorruptible #19 and Amory Wars: In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 #12

IGN – Scalped #50

MTV Geek – The Sixth Gun #12

Bleeding Cool – Uncanny X-Men #539 And Flashpoint: Canterbury Cricket

Complex – Review: Is “Detective Comics” Still The Best Book At DC?

Explosive New Releases From Boom! Studios

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5/25/11 Releases!

DUCKTALES #1 (A)
DUCKTALES #1 (B)
DUCKTALES is back! The hit Disney Afternoon TV show makes a splash this month as an all-new, original ongoing comic book series! Written by the creator of the EPIC MICKEY video game and illustrated by the fan-favorite Disney duck artist Miquel Pujol, this is the latest and greatest revival of the Disney Afternoon Revolution that “might solve a mystery,” but will definitely “rewrite history!” Existing within the same continuity as BOOM!’s hit series DARKWING DUCK, find out why “life is like a hurricane!”
THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #11
Claudio must battle betrayal from within his own ranks as his crew careens headlong into the final showdown with House Atlantic. But Claudio, Ambellina, and Inferno could never have imagined the surprise Wilhelm Ryan has in store for them… Coheed & Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez and Peter David bring you Part 1of the exciting conclusion to this sci-fi epic!
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #23
The penultimate issue of the Eisner Award-nominated sci-fi epic that inspired Blade Runner can’t be missed! Only in these pages will you find out the fate of Rick Deckard and the rogue Nexus-6 androids. Who will win: man or machine? Only one more issue of the critically acclaimed blockbuster maxi-series that brought Philip K. Dick to the world of comics!
HELLRAISER #2 (A)
HELLRAISER #2 (B)
One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Clive Barker has touched HELLRAISER only twice: once to write THE HELLBOUND HEART, and once more to write and direct the original HELLRAISER film. Now witness Barker’s long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series’ official continuity—a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites…and Pinhead! In this issue, Kirsty Cotton is back! To fight the forces of the Cenobites she has become a Harrower and has gathered a team that, like her, is damaged and insane enough to take on what Hell has got! As Pinhead’s plan becomes clearer, what will Kirsty’s role in it be?
INCORRUPTIBLE #18 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #18(B)
A figure from Max Damage’s past resurfaces — with a dark secret and a vendetta. Too bad Headcase is still going through a downward spiral and doesn’t realize that a team-up is very, very bad idea. With a deranged sidekick to deal with, Plutonian’s ex-girlfriend by his side, a new menace on the loose, and the world to clean up…Max Damage feels the burn of heroism! Mark Waid’s hit companion series to the Eisner-nominated IRREDEEMABLE continues.
PLANET OF THE APES #2 (A)
PLANET OF THE APES #2 (B)
Get your hands on these damn dirty Apes! The not-to-be-missed pulse-pounding second issue of the all-new series that takes place before the original 1968 Planet of the Apes movie and in the continuity of the first five films! An assassination tears through the fabric of both Ape and Human societies. In the chaotic aftermath, Ape forces begin arming themselves. Prepare yourself for the explosive results as Ape and Human forces clash!
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #7 (A)
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #7 (B)
The triumphant time-traveling series from the legendary Stan Lee and Mark Waid continues! One simple change in the history of the world will free The Traveler from his eternal imprisonment in the other worldly city of Anachronopolis — but this could very well mean the unraveling of the space-time continuum! The triumphant time-traveling series from the legendary Stan Lee and Mark Waid continues!
UNCLE SCROOGE: MESSES BECOME SUCESSES TPB
Not enough DuckTales? Well get ready to reload as Scrooge, Launchpad and the rest of the Duckburg mallards are back for this second volume of classic Duck Tales ripped from the pages of Uncle Scrooge! Our heroes have bested the blundering Beagle Boys and outfoxed the fearsome Flintheart, but who will triumph when they meet the menace of Magica de Spell? Only one place has the answer as BOOM Kids! invites you along for “Messes Become Successes!”

Boom! Studios: July 2011 Solicitations

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BOOM! Studios May Previews for July Shipping 2011

ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST #1 (A)
ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST #1 (B)
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Francesco Biagini
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110918

For 40 years comic fandom has thrilled to the exploits of Elric since his introduction in Marvel Comics’ Conan the Barbarian in the early 1970s. Neil Gaiman called Elric’s creator Michael Moorcock “my model for what a writer was” while Warren Ellis said he is one of the “eight core sites in my creative genome.” Now the godfather of the Multiverse teams up with hot New York Times bestseller Chris Roberson (SUPERMAN, iZOMBIE, STAN LEE’S STARBORN) for an ongoing series that sees a crisis break out across multiple worlds with Moorcock’s other two most famous fantasy franchise characters, Corum of the Scarlet Robe and Dorian Hawkmoon! The workings of Fate are being tampered across the Multiverse, upsetting the Cosmic Balance. Elric is on a quest to restore The Balance and save the Multiverse from ruin! Elric, Corum, and Hawkmoon are forced into action far and wide, but will they fight on the side of Law…or Chaos?

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #12
Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110921
“A lot to love here…a book that’s managed to keep you hooked on every single page.” —Newsarama

LAST ISSUE! Hailed as “exceptional” by Newsarama, Kurt Busiek’s DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS closes the coffin with blood-thirsty abandon! With every piece of the puzzle finally in place, Evan readies his final gambit against the monstrosities of what Conrad and Dracula have become. But Evan has gone too far and the cost may be his soul… An end to one of the greatest Dracula stories the comics medium has ever seen!

FARSCAPE #21
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110922

The War for the Uncharted Territories continues! Tensions rise as the alliance against the Kkore might have a greater enemy…in themselves! But as things seem their darkest, the key to defeating the Kkore may soon be discovered. What is the secret of a peaceful, ancient race only found on a remote planet? From FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and fan-favorite novelist Keith R.A. DeCandido!

HELLRAISER #5 (A)
HELLRAISER #5 (B)
Written by Clive Barker, Christopher Monfette
Drawn by Leonardo Manco
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110923

BRAND NEW ARC! Great jumping-on point for new readers. One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Clive Barker has touched HELLRAISER only twice: once to write THE HELLBOUND HEART, and once more to write and direct the original HELLRAISER film. Now witness Barker’s long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series’ official continuity—a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites…and Pinhead! Kirsty Cotton faces her greatest foes…both new and old. And Pinhead is her greatest fear! But what could he have planned for her?

INCORRUPTIBLE #20 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #20 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110925

It’s reckoning time! As the sinister plans of ruthless Hayes Bellamy are put into motion, the fate of Coalville rests in Max Damage’s overburdened hands. With Bellemy holding the secret to Max’s weakness, and with annihilation of the city imminent, can Max finally prove himself to a world that still sees Enemy No. 1? Especially while trying to protect those he cares about most, and…a new sidekick? It’s the arc-ending issue that’ll change the INCORRUPTIBLE landscape forever! Miss this and miss out!

IRREDEEMABLE #27 (A)
IRREDEEMABLE #27 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110927

Plutonian’s revenge on the Paradigm and Earth is becoming frighteningly real! A battle wages in the heart of a distant sun that will decide the fate of Earth’s heroes and villains. And the tenuous team of super-genius adversaries, Qubit and Modeus, are caught in the middle of a Mad God’s wrath. This is a can’t-miss issue of Mark Waid’s multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated epic superhero series!

MALIGNANT MAN #4
Written by James Wan, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Piotr Kowalski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110929

The stunning conclusion to the dark and twisted sci-fi thriller that’s unlike anything on the stands! When memories of Alan’s horrible past come flooding back and his allies lie slaughtered at the hands of Mr. Cancer, there is only one thing on his mind…revenge. Find out how it all ends in this jaw-dropping finale to the most deranged and exciting mini-series of the year!

PLANET OF THE APES #4 (A)
 PLANET OF THE APES #4 (B)
Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110930

Get your hands on these damn dirty Apes! Ripped from the continuity of the first five Ape films, the first story arc in this ongoing series comes to a bloody conclusion! Secrets are revealed…and someone will pay! Man? Ape? Both? Discover for yourself as the next great Ape saga continues! Written by award-winning novelist Daryl Gregory!


STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #10
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Drawn by Javier Pina
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110933

Stan Lee, Dan Abnett, and Andy Lanning, bring you the crossover you’ve been waiting for! As forces from STARBORN and THE TRAVELER collide in an epic superhero clash of the titans — the only question you will have on your mind is if Soldier Zero will find new allies…or new enemies? Find out as worlds from every point of the universe collide!

STAN LEE’S STARBORN #8
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Khary Randolph
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110935

The crossover fans have been clamoring for continues! It’s Starborn and Soldier Zero fighting the vanguard of the Pride and the survival of the galaxy hangs in the balance! SUPERMAN’s Chris Roberson and SPIDER-MAN’s Khary Randolph bring you a Stan Lee superhero clash of the titans like no other! Worlds collide in this epic conclusion to the second story arc from Stan “The Man” Lee!

STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #9
Written by Mark Waid, Tom Peyer
Drawn by Chad Hardin
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110938

NEW ARC! Great for new readers! It begins here — a crossover that you won’t forget! Still reeling from the events of the last issue, Traveler comes face to face with a deadly threat that he’s in no condition to confront. To save the world, Traveler must set aside his pride and accept the help of the mysterious stranger only known as…SOLDIER ZERO! Critically acclaimed writer Mark Waid is joined by fan-favorite Tom Peyer to bring you more of Stan Lee’s latest superhero creations!


THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 VOL. 3 TPB
Written by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David
Drawn by Aaron Kuder
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608860654
Diamond Code: MAY110912

The grand finale to the greatest battle the Keywork has ever seen is found here, in the concluding volume of the epic series from Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez and comics legend Peter David! It’s an earth-shaking showdown between good and evil as Claudio and Inferno’s rebel army attack the resurrected Wilhelm Ryan’s fortress, House Atlantic. Will Claudio fulfill the prophecy of the Crowing, or will Ryan complete his transformation into the omnipotent god of all the planets in Heaven’s Fence?


STAN LEE’S STARBORN VOL. 1 TPB
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Khary Randolph
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608860593
Diamond Code: MAY110937

Specially priced at $9.99! Stan Lee, the most colossal force in the history of comics, teams up with critically acclaimed writer Chris Roberson (SUPERMAN, iZOMBIE) and artist Khary Randolph (SPIDER-MAN) for the action-packed, sci-fi superhero scorcher, STARBORN! Compiling the jaw-dropping first arc, down on his luck fantasy writer Benjamin Warner learns that he is the heir to an alien throne and soon finds himself in the middle of a galactic war, forced to face the truth that he is…not of this world! This can’t-miss volume features a cover by fan-favorite artist, Humberto Ramos!


ZOMBIE TALES OMNIBUS: UNDEAD
Written by Mark Waid, Keith Giffen, Steve Niles, Joe R. Lansdale, Michael Alan Nelson, John Rogers, Johanna Stokes, Kim Krizan
Drawn by Dave Johnson, Keith Giffen, Fabio Moon, Ron Lim, Eduardo Barreto, Gabriel Hardman, J.K. Woodward, Joe Abraham, Lee Moder
SC, 220 pgs, FC, SRP: $19.99
ISBN13: 9781608860746
Diamond Code: MAY110942

A who’s who of great storytellers that collects two of the bestselling ZOMBIE TALES graphic novels into one gigantic 220-page package! Featuring heavyweights Mark Waid, Keith Giffen, Steve Niles, William Mesner-Loebs, Karl Kesel, Brian Augustyn, Michael Alan Nelson, Joe R. Lansdale, screenwriters Chris Morgan (Wanted), John Rogers (Leverage), Andrew Cosby (Eureka), Johanna Stokes (Eureka), Christine Boylan (Leverage), and Academy Award® Nominee Kim Krizan (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset) with a murderer’s row of artists: Fabio Moon (Casanova), Eduardo Barreto, Lee Moder (Legion of Super-Heroes), Tom Fowler (Green Arrow), Ron Lim (Silver Surfer), Minck Oosterveer (The Unknown), Andy Kuhn (Firebreather), J.K. Woodward (Fallen Angel), Carlos Magno (Transformers), Mark Badger (Batman), Gabriel Hardman (Agents of Atlas) featuring a cover from 100 BULLETS cover artist Dave Johnson!



SPACE WARPED #2
Written by Hervé Bourhis
Drawn by Rudy Spiessert
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110949

Far away, in a land long ago…there was an orphaned farm kid with daddy issues trying to rescue an orphaned princess unaware of her daddy issues! In the tradition of ROBOT CHICKEN: STAR WARS and SPACEBALLS, SPACE WARPED continues, with a loving, affectionate parody of the greatest science fiction franchise of all time!

DUCKTALES #3 (A)
DUCKTALES #3 (B)
Written by Warren Spector
Drawn by Leonel Castellani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110947

DUCKTALES is back! The hit Disney Afternoon TV show continues to make a splash as an all new, original ongoing comic book series! Written by the creator of the EPIC MICKEY video game, Warren Spector! Scrooge McDuck, Launchpad, and the gang continue their search for the McDuck Museum artifacts that have been mysteriously deported to their original locations! Who is behind the dastardly deportation? Does Donald Duck have the answer? Find out as the man who brought you EPIC MICKEY spins an original epic DUCKTALES series!

CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #8 (A)
CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #8 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by Leonel Castellani, Ricardo Garcia
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110943

Everything is connected. Nothing is an accident. And in this cataclysmic conclusion to “Slipping Through the Cracks,” Chip ‘n’ Dale and the Rescue Rangers learn that a shadowy foe has been manipulating their every move! But who is responsible, and why? Find out why sometimes some crimes go slipping through the cracks and which two gumshoes are picking up the slack!

DARKWING DUCK #14 (A)
DARKWING DUCK #14 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAY110944

In the aftermath of the attack by the nefarious newcomer One-Shot, St. Canard finds itself in the midst of chaos again! An army of brand new baddies has swarmed the streets, and city hall is rendered helpless without the leadership of a mayor. Could the terror that flaps in the night do the unthinkable and don the duties of a….*gasp*…desk job? Plus: Who can contain Cat-Tankerous? Make yours mallard this month and find out! Fan-favorite writer Ian Brill and superstar artist James Silvani bring you another issue of the series that is taking comic fandom by storm!


WALT DISNEY TREASURY: DONALD DUCK VOL.2
Written by Don Rosa
Drawn by Don Rosa
SC, 160 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608866595
Diamond Code: MAY110946

Howlin’ crashwagons! Don Rosa’s Donald Duck adventures continue with the second chronological selection — including tales reprinted for the first time in twenty years! Dashing Donald travels “From Duckburg to Lillehammer” for the Winter Olympics; becomes “The Duck Who Never Was” in a classic movie spoof; battles King Arthur in “The Once and Future Duck,” and faces his old enemy Azure Blue in “The Lost Charts of Columbus!” A Rosa cover gallery and appearances by Uncle Scrooge, Gladstone, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie are all icing on the cake.


DISNEY’S FOUR-COLOR ADVENTURES VOL.1 TPB
Written by Bob Karp
Drawn by Al Taliaferro ,Jack Hannah
SC, 160 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608866557
Diamond Code: MAY110945

KABOOM! cracks the Disney vault to find some of the rarest comics of all! Collecting the complete issues #4 and #13 of Dell’s vintage FOUR COLOR series, this indispensable piece of comics history features classic Disney stories over 70 years old, from such creators as Al Taliaferro, creator of Huey, Dewey and Louie, Jack Hannah, Irving Tripp and many more

Boom! Studios: June 2011 Solicitations

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BOOM! Studios April Previews for June Shipping 2011

28 DAYS LATER #24
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Alejandro Aragon
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110861

LAST ISSUE! This is it, people. Selena and Clint’s long journey is coming to an end…and you know endings in the 28 DAYS LATER universe do not usually end well. With London burning, Selena and Clint are caught in the middle of the most menacing threat yet… Will this be Selena and Clint’s finest hour…or their last?

THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #12
Written by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David
Drawn by Aaron Kuder
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110862

LAST ISSUE! Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez and comics legend Peter David bring you the epic conclusion to the “Silent Earth” saga! Claudio’s ship of misfit warriors joins Inferno and his rebel army, taking the fight directly to Wilhelm Ryan and House Atlantic. It’s a battle for the ages as Claudio’s survival hinges on whether The Crowing was really his destiny…or just a myth.

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #11
Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110868

Critics agree! Kurt Busiek’s DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS is the one book you need to be reading this year! As the vampire armies of Conrad and Dracula, the two most powerful bloodsuckers on Earth, face off against each other, can Evan and Marta rally a rebellion that will be able to withstand the onslaught? Find out as Busiek’s blood-gushing horror series continues into the night!

FARSCAPE #20
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110869

The War for the Uncharted Territories continues! And even though the alliance against the Kkore has a new partner, it only makes this strange collection of bedfellows even stranger! The battle rages on while the fate of Crichton, Aeryn, and the Peacekeepers hangs in the balance! From FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and fan-favorite writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!

HELLRAISER #4 (A)
HELLRAISER #4 (B)
Written by Clive Barker, Christopher Monfette
Drawn by Leonardo Manco
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110870

One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Clive Barker has touched HELLRAISER only twice: once to write THE HELLBOUND HEART, and once more to write and direct the original HELLRAISER film. Now witness Barker’s long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series’ official continuity—a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites…and Pinhead! In this issue, Pinhead and Kirsty Cotton collide in a way that neither of them could possibly imagine. And when these two face off—no one is safe!

INCORRUPTIBLE #19 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #19 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110873

With Headcase out of commission, supervillains emerging from the woodwork in the wake of the Plutonian’s absence, and pressure from the Paradigm to prove he’s fit to be a true superhero, Max Damage is beginning to show cracks in his incorruptible exterior. And when a young supervillainess approaches him with an unusual proposition, will Max remain on the straight-and-narrow, or will the temptation of his old life in a post-Plutonian world prove impossible to resist?

INSURRECTION v3.6 #4
Written by Blake Masters, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Michael Penick
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110872

The rebellion touches down! No backup, no help, no mercy… The clones square off against the Glomrat Empire in an epic battle that will change everything! It’s clone vs. clone as the unforgettable sci-fi epic finally ANSWERS the question: what makes us human? Witness the jaw-dropping finale to the ultimate INSURRECTION!

IRREDEEMABLE #26 (A)
IRREDEEMABLE #26 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110879

Make way for the brand new Paradigm! Survivor has put together a motley crew of supposedly reformed criminals and villains…and now they face their first threat! But can a group this dangerous and unstable actually make it through a mission without killing each other first? All this and an unlikely duo team-up to decide the fate of Plutonian! Another heart-stopping issue of the Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated sensation IRREDEEMABLE from Mark Waid and Peter Krause!

MALIGNANT MAN #3
Written by James Wan, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Piotr Kowalski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110882

What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger! Alan Gates has finally come to grips with the alien parasite that saved his life and now he’s racing to the only place that might have answers…AREA 51! But as Mr. Cancer’s evil continues to spread, will Alan’s otherworldly powers be enough to leave him benign? It’s dark. It’s twisted. And unlike anything else on the stands. This sci-fi thriller can’t be missed!

PLANET OF THE APES #3 (A)
 PLANET OF THE APES #3 (B)
Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110883

Get your hands on these damn dirty Apes! The pulse-pounding third issue of the all-new series that takes place before the original 1968 Planet of the Apes movie and in the continuity of the first five films! It’s Man versus Ape as the search for a notorious assassin creates mass chaos and reveals a key origin in the Planet of the Apes mythos! A can’t-miss issue!

STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #9 (A)
STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #9 (B)
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Drawn by Javier Pina
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110886

New arc! Great jumping-on point for new readers. Stan Lee joined by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the hottest writing team in comics, pit Soldier Zero against a new menacing threat that has crept in from the world of…STARBORN? Will Soldier Zero be able to save the people he loves AND fight off the villains from another world? Get ready, true believers, because this is the issue you’ll be talking about all year long!

STAN LEE’S STARBORN #7 (A)
STAN LEE’S STARBORN #7 (B)
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Khary Randolph
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110888

This is the crossover fans have been clamoring for! It’s Starborn and Soldier Zero fighting the vanguard of the Pride with the survival of the galaxy hanging in the balance. SUPERMAN’s Chris Roberson and SPIDER-MAN’s Khary Randolph bring you a Stan Lee superhero clash of the titans like no other! Worlds collide in this epic new issue from Stan “The Man” Lee!

STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #8 (A)
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #8 (B)
Written by Mark Waid, Tom Peyer
Drawn by Chad Hardin
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110890

Stan Lee and Mark Waid are joined by Tom Peyer to bring you a new piece to the time-traveling puzzle that everyone’s been trying to figure out! Will Traveler make a pact with his greatest enemy to save his lost love…or will he find a way to finally destroy his nemesis Abaris? All this and a can’t-miss cliffhanger ending where Traveler collides with a special guest!

 DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? VOL.5 HC
Written by Philip K. Dick
Drawn by Tony Parker
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $24.99
ISBN13: 9781608866595
Diamond Code: APR110863

THE EISNER AWARD-NOMINATED GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES CONTINUES! Worldwide bestselling sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick’s award-winning DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? has been called “a masterpiece ahead of its time, even today” and “arguably Mr. Dick’s best.” BOOM! Studios is honored to present the complete novel transplanted to the comic book medium, mixing all new panel-to-panel continuity with the actual text from the novel in an innovative, ground-breaking series experiment that the Village Voice named one of the “Best Comics and Graphic Novels”! Deluxe hardcover edition—Volume 5 of 6.

  DEFINITIVE IRREDEEMABLE HARDCOVER VOL.1
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause, Diego Barreto
SC, 336 pgs, FC, SRP: $74.99
ISBN13: 9781608860715
Diamond Code: APR110881

First time in a deluxe slipcase oversized hardcover edition! A gorgeous definitive edition of the acclaimed fan-favorite juggernaut! The first twelve issues of the ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid all in one collection! IRREDEEMABLE took the comic industry by storm in 2009 and is now celebrating its second year. With nothing like it on the market, Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE has been a recipient of multiple Eisner and Harvey Award nominations. If you are a long time fan of the series or someone who has been sitting on the fence, the DEFINITIVE IRREDEEMABLE EDITION is the book for you. So don’t miss your chance to dive into the series that dares to ask the question: what if the world’s greatest hero decided to become the world’s greatest villain?

  INCORRUPTIBLE VOL.4 TPB
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $16.99
ISBN13: 9781608860564
Diamond Code: APR110875

The Plutonian has been defeated, leaving the world’s most notorious supervillain-turned-superhero, Max Damage, adrift. But Max’s work is never done, and being a superhero in a post-Plutonian world is far more difficult than he imagined…especially with a mentally unstable new sidekick and a new team of reluctant allies…the superhero team the Paradigm! It’s the IRREDEEMABLE/INCORRUPTIBLE crossover you won’t want to miss!

  POTTER’S FIELD TPB
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Paul Azaceta
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608860524
Diamond Code: APR110885

First time in trade paperback and featuring the first collaboration between legendary comic writer Mark Waid and superstar artist Paul Azaceta, the red hot team behind AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Outside New York City is Potter’s Field, where the unnamed dead are buried. Now, a mysterious man has taken it upon himself to name the unnamed in this cemetery! Using a network of underground operatives who don’t know each other, he fights to save the unsaved and solve the mysteries of the unjustly slain! Collecting the critically acclaimed three issue mini-series and the STONE COLD one-shot into one volume! For fans of the “new crime comics” movement like CRIMINAL! Find out why AIN’T IT COOL says, “I’m hooked!”

 STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER VOL.1 TPB
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Chad Hardin
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608860500
Diamond Code: APR110892

STAN’S BACK! THE PUBLISHING EVENT OF THE YEAR! Stan Lee, the most colossal force in the history of comics, teams up with BOOM! Studios to deliver a brand new line of superhero comics! The great innovator of our industry brings his inimitable talents back to the direct market in an explosive line of comics that nobody is prepared for! In the first volume of the critically acclaimed ongoing series, THE TRAVELER, Stan teams up with comic book luminary Mark Waid (IRREDEEMABLE, KINGDOM COME) and fan-favorite artist Chad Hardin (AGE OF HEROES, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) to bring you a man out of time! The mysterious hero known only as the Traveler battles the forces of evil in a time-bending thriller that finds past, present, and future hanging in the balance! Rewrite history this summer with Stan Lee and BOOM! Studios. Featuring a cover by red hot artist Scott Clark!


SPACE WARPED #1
Written by Hervé Bourhis
Drawn by Rudy Spiessert
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110907

Far away, in a land long ago…there was an orphaned farm kid with daddy issues trying to rescue an orphaned princess unaware of her daddy issues! In the tradition of ROBOT CHICKEN: STAR WARS and SPACEBALLS comes a loving, affectionate parody of the greatest science fiction franchise of all time! The first of a two-issue mini-series, this is a fan-pleasing romp that skewers one of the greatest adventure stories ever!

DUCKTALES #2 (A)
DUCKTALES #2 (B)
Written by Warren Spector
Drawn by Leonel Castellani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110900

DUCKTALES is back in its own new ongoing series! The hit Disney Afternoon Revolution continues as Scrooge McDuck’s collection of exotic artifacts from around the world are suddenly deported from the McDuck Museum back to their original locations! Wild repossession recall ensues as Scrooge, Launchpad, and the gang jet to the sites of McDuck’s most infamous adventures, in a bid to reclaim his whisked-away wealth and take on some restless natives along the way! From the man who brought you “Epic Mickey” comes an original epic DuckTales series!

CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #7 (A)
CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #7 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by Leonel Castellani, Ricardo Garcia
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110894

When Chip ‘n’ Dale’s undercover mission spins hilariously out of control, everybody’s favorite diminutive detectives find themselves in danger of getting stuck—by a horde of angry porcupines! Meanwhile, Gadget and Monterey Jack have been captured…and time is running out. DARKWING DUCK’s Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD’s Leonel Castellani continue their celebrated saga, and this is one issue that you won’t want to go slipping through the cracks!

DARKWING DUCK #13 (A)
DARKWING DUCK #13 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110896

NEW ARC, GREAT FOR NEW READERS!The Duck Knight has returned, he’s solved the Crisis on Infinite Darkwings, and he’s withstood the F.O.W.L. Disposition. With all these Darkwing epics in the bag, will the purple powerhouse of peace be able to deal with the dreaded One-Shot? Find out this month as Ian Brill and James Silvani continue their critically acclaimed, fan-favorite run on DARKWING DUCK!


DONALD DUCK #367
Written by Carl Barks, William Van Horn
Drawn by Daan Jippes , William Van Horn
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110899

More classics! More fun! First off, the much requested, first-time-printed in the U.S. 1970 Carl Barks story—recently redrawn by Jippes in the Barks style—“Whale of A Good Deed,” where Scrooge tries to extract some free oil, but his nephews, the Junior Woodchucks, show him the error of his ways! Then enjoy the hilarity as Donald Duck shows just how hard chopping down a tree can be in the William Van Horn backup “Tree’s a Crowd,” not having seen print in over a decade!

MICKEY MOUSE #309
Written by Ted Osborne
Drawn by Al Taliaferro , Floyd Gottfredson
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110906

The fans have spoken! This month, celebrate 70 years of WALT DISNEY’S COMICS with a salute to one of the most-requested creators of all time: classic Mickey mastermind Romano Scarpa! Scarpa writes and draws “The Treasure of Venice,” a globetrotting adventure never-before-seen in the U.S. guest starring Goofy, Pete, Phantom Blot, and even Scrooge McDuck! With a never-before-printed in the U.S. cover by legend Marco Rota!

UNCLE SCROOGE #404
Written by Romano Scarpa
Drawn by Romano Scarpa
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110908

The classic 1966 Romano Scarpa tale “The Fifty Money Bins Caper” is printed for the first time ever in the U.S.! Scrooge McDuck shows some crafty initiative against the ever-looming threat of the Beagle Boys by constructing a fleet of fifty new money bins and hiding his money in a new one each week. This all sounds like a good idea until the construction costs come due! And when the Beagles decide to kidnap Donald Duck to track Scrooge’s coins…it’s not just interest that is compounding here!

WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES # 720
Written by William Van Horn
Drawn by William Van Horn
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: APR110909

Celebrate 70 years of WALT DISNEY’S COMICS with one of the most unique Disney adventures ever, with art by Giorgio Cavazzano never before printed in the U.S.! The year: 1946. The place: Los Angeles. The event: a once-in-a-lifetime meeting of Walt Disney and Salvador Dali! Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy are on hand to witness the event, but what happens when they find themselves trapped in one of Dali’s surreal paintings? The answer will astound your imagination! Also features a classic short by Bill Walsh and Manuel Gonzales not seen in the U.S. in 60 years!

  CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS: WORLDWIDE RESCUE TPB
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by Leonel Castellani
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608866557
Diamond Code: APR110895

It’s the return of your favorite furry flatfoots for the first time in trade paperback! DARKWING DUCK’s Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD’s Leonel Castellani take the diminutive detectives on a brand new globetrotting adventure in “Worldwide Rescue.” Chip ‘n’ Dale, Monterey Jack, Gadget, and Zipper embark on their greatest case yet as they track the villainous Fat Cat across the four corners of the world! This is the collection that will have you singing that song you can never forget: “Sometimes some crimes go slipping through the cracks. But these two gumshoes are picking up the slack. There’s no case too big, no case too small, when you need help just call Ch-Ch-Ch-Chip ‘N’ Dale Rescue Rangers!” From BOOM! Studios, the originators of the Disney Afternoon Revolution.

Explosive New Releases From Boom! Studios

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4/27/11 Releases!

PLANET OF THE APES #1 (A)
PLANET OF THE APES #1 (B)
Get your hands on these damn dirty Apes! Beginning an all-new series that takes place before the original 1968 Planet of the Apes movie in the continuity of the first five films! Ape society has reached a new golden age. But there are ripples of dissent in both the ape and human ranks. Tensions will rise and soon all will be caught in chaos! And amidst all this uncertainty, what is the fate of…The Lawgiver? Written by award-winning novelist Daryl Gregory!
THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #10
Claudio cannot deny his prophecy any longer. His team has arrived at Si-Revody, ready to do battle with The Red Army. While Claudio looks for his friend Cecil in this warfare, it may be his companion Al the Killer who is the true menace… From Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez and comics legend Peter David!
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #9
BRAND NEW ARC. GREAT FOR NEW READERS! Kurt Busiek continues to bring an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos! As Dracula and Conrad’s fight reaches a fever pitch, Evan enters into an unlikely and dangerous alliance with Marta and her men. It’s vampire vs. vampire vs. vampire hunters as the ongoing horror series from the mind of Kurt Busiek continues!
INCORRUPTIBLE #17 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #17(B)
It’s a whole new game for supervillain-turned-superhero Max Damage as he desperately tries to turn the tide of public outcry in the wake of the most challenging fight of his superhero career. But with his original sidekick, Jailbait, back in his life, and the secrets of supposed ally Alana Patel bubbling to the surface, Max will have to call on all of his strength to remain INCORRUPTIBLE. Mark Waid’s hit companion series to the Eisner-nominated IRREDEEMABLE continues in this must-have issue!
INSURRECTION V3.6 #2
The unforgettable new sci-fi epic that asks the question: what makes us human? As the battle for freedom rages on, one clone discovers that sometimes what makes you human is your willingness to fight for what is right. But sometimes that means the loss of the only world you have ever known. Discover a future where life is nearly perfect, but war continues to rage on, setting up the ultimate INSURRECTION!
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #6 (A)
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #6 (B)
Stan Lee and Mark Waid continue their critically acclaimed time-traveling tour de force! Following the events of last issue, the Traveler becomes the prisoner of Anachronopolis, an otherworldly city where the past and future overlap. More twists and turns through time as revelations about the mysterious Traveler are revealed!
WALT DISNEY’S COMICS #718
The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues with an entire issue of stories never before seen in the United States! Donald finds himself on a Jurassic jaunt in William Van Horn’s “Just in Time,” while Gyro’s inventions spin out of control in “The Invented Inventor!” And how could we forget “Proof Positive,” a rare 1964 Paul Murry story new to our shores? Features a brand-new cover by William Van Horn!
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS VOL.2
He’s back from the dead and starring in a new ongoing horror series from the mind of comics legend Kurt Busiek. A powerful, predatory corporation acquires a valuable asset —Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. As Dracula begins to amass a terrifying army, Evan soon discovers Dracula is not the only one out for blood! Imperiled by both his craven, monstrous uncle and Dracula’s calculating cruelty, Evan must consider making a pact with an enigmatic, deadly force. It’s bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos. Joining Busiek is award-winning author Daryl Gregrory (PANDEMONIUM) and rising star artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS). The epic journey continues here, featuring cover art by Ron Salas!

2nd Prints Out This Week!

HELLRAISER #1 (2ND PRINT)
NOW IN SECOND PRINT! One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Clive Barker has touched HELLRAISER only twice: once to write THE HELLBOUND HEART, and once more to write and direct the original HELLRAISER film. Now witness Barker’s long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series’ official continuity—a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites… and Pinhead! So prepare your soul for an epic journey into horror from one of the medium’s greatest voices, and starring one of the medium’s greatest characters, in an unforgettable new chapter of HELLRAISER. BONUS: this epic 40-page first issue features a 10-page backup story written by the co-writer and co-director of THE MATRIX trilogy, Larry Wachowski!

Explosive New Releases From Boom! Studios

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3/30/11 Releases!

THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #1 $1 DOLLAR EDITION
First issue for only 1 buck! From the mind of Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez, this is a sci-fi epic like no other. Heard about the ground-breaking The Amory Wars but never had a chance to get into it? This $1 first issue is a great entry point for new readers. Claudio Kilgannon’s adventure of war and rebirth starts here, from Sanchez, Eisner Award-winner Peter David and BATMAN & ROBIN’s Chris Burnham! Hitting the shelves the same month as the second trade paperback!
THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #9
The greatest victory of Inferno and the rest of the Rebellion soon gives rise to their greatest fear. When an evil figure reappears…the Keywork sees its darkest hour. Claudio must step up and be the hero the world needs—but will he answer the call? Another not-to-be-missed issue from Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez and comics legend Peter David!
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #5 (A)
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #5 (B)
BRAND NEW ARC. GREAT FOR NEW READERS! Stan Lee’s epic superhero series with Mark Waid and Chad Hardin continues with a startling new arc that will leave fans breathless! With the Split-Second Men momentarily defeated, the mastermind behind their evil must step forth and take an active hand against the Traveler—and he’s the fiercest foe yet! Perfect jumping on point for new readers to experience the highly celebrated series from Mark Waid and the legendary Stan Lee!
INCORRUPTIBLE #16 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #16 (B)
The showdown between one of Earth’s most notorious supervillains and the newly-formed team of Max Damage and the Paradigm is finally here! Will the man who was once Public Enemy No. 1 be the salvation the world needs? Don’t miss the conclusion of this epic IRREDEEMABLE/INCORRUPTIBLE crossover from Mark Waid!
THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 VOL.2
The greatest battle the Keywork has ever seen is found here, in the second volume of the epic series from COHEED AND CAMBRIA frontman Claudio Sanchez and comics legends Peter David! Inferno leads his forces against Wilhelm Ryan and Mayo Deftinwolf’s Red Army. But when the dust settles, the war ain’t over!

Boom!: May 2011 Solicitations

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BOOM! Studios March Previews for May Shipping 2011

28 DAYS LATER #1 $1 BOOM! BLAST
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Declan Shalvey
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
Diamond Code: MAR110950

Just in time for Free Comic Book Day 2011 it’s the BOOM! Blast $1 edition of 28 DAYS LATER #1, the first issue in the epic horror series that lays out the story connecting the film 28 DAYS LATER to its sequel 28 WEEKS LATER! Focusing on Selena, one of the three survivors of the first film, as she embarks on an epic journey back to Great Britain! Written by HAWKS OF OUTREMER and DINGO’s Michael Alan Nelson and drawn by Marvel’s THUNDERBOLTS artist Declan Shalvey.

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #1 $1 BOOM! BLAST
Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
Diamond Code: MAR110951

This Free Comic Book Day 2011 don’t miss your chance to check out Kurt Busiek’s critically acclaimed horror series in a special BOOM! Blast edition for only one buck! A powerful, predatory corporation acquires a valuable asset…Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. There’s a monster in their midst that puts Hannibal Lecter to shame–and he plans to gain his freedom in blood. It’s bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos. Joining Busiek is award-winning author Daryl Gregory (PANDEMONIUM) and rising star artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS).

FARSCAPE #1 $1 BOOM! BLAST
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Tommy Patterson
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
Diamond Code: MAR110952

You’ve heard the buzz, but now there is no excuse not to check out the hit FARSCAPE comic series in a special $1 BOOM! Blast edition hitting store shelves for Free Comic Book Day 2011! It’s TV’s sci-fi masterpiece as Farscape creator Rockne S. O’Bannon continues his creation in comic book form right where the Peacekeeper Wars left off! Find out what’s in store for John Crichton, Aeryn Sun, Rygel, Chiana, and the rest of the Moya crew! Don’t frelling miss this!

IRREDEEMABLE #1/INCORRUPTIBLE #1 $1 BOOM! BLAST
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause, Jean Diaz
SC, 48 pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
Diamond Code: MAR110953

Special for Free Comic Book Day, May 7th, 2011, and only at your local comic shop comes a $1 comic book of epic proportions…the IRREDEEMABLE / INCORRUPTIBLE 48-page flip book! Now’s your chance to start Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated series IRREDEEMABLE as well as the smash hit companion series INCORRUPTIBLE, all for the low price of $1. Stop by your local comic shop May 7th, 2010 and demand a blast of BOOM! for only a buck and find out why IRREDEEMABLE & INCORRUPTIBLE is what everyone is talking about!

LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDCUK $1 BOOM! BLAST
Written by Don Rosa
Drawn by Don Rosa
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
Diamond Code: MAR110954

Greed is good! And this Free Comic Book Day 2011 is your chance to check out a great sample of the Eisner-Award Winning THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK in a special $1 BOOM! Blast edition. These stories, written and drawn by legendary cartoonist Don Rosa, chronicle Scrooge McDuck’s fascinating life. See how Scrooge earned his “Number One Dime” and began to build his fortune!

28 DAYS LATER #23
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Alejandro Aragon
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110955

Finally in London, Clint and Selena find themselves driven apart by a secret from Selena’s past. And as the so-called “peace” created by the military slips away, one question will rise from the ashes: are Clint and Selena more powerful together…or apart? If you loved the 28 DAYS LATER movies, this is the comic book you should be reading!

THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #11
Written by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David
Drawn by Aaron Kuder
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110959

Claudio must battle betrayal from within his own ranks as his crew careens headlong into the final showdown with House Atlantic. But Claudio, Ambellina, and Inferno could never have imagined the surprise Wilhelm Ryan has in store for them… Coheed & Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez and Peter David bring you Part 1 of the exciting conclusion to this sci-fi epic!

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #10
Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110962

As Evan and Marta race to find a way to bring down the corporate army of monstrous vampires, Dracula’s own bloody past comes back to haunt him in a very real, very deadly way… Sink your teeth into this can’t-miss issue of the critically acclaimed horror series as Kurt Busiek continues to bring an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos!

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #24
Written by Philip K. Dick
Drawn by Tony Parker
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110961

This is it…the grand finale of the Eisner Award-nominated sci-fi epic that brought Philip K. Dick to comics! Don’t miss the final chapter of the legendary novel that inspired Blade Runner as Rick Deckard comes to terms with his decisions and searches for the difference between man and machine. LAST ISSUE FINALE!

FARSCAPE #19
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110963

The War for the Uncharted Territories continues! Scorpius has seen the Kkore’s evil in full and though he may be a villain, he is not one without honor! And while Crichton and Aeryn use what is left of the Peacekeepers to fend off this all-consuming enemy, the PK’s prodigal son will make his masterstroke! From FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and fan-favorite writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!

HELLRAISER #3 (A)
HELLRAISER #3 (B)
Written by Clive Barker, Christopher Monfette
Drawn by Leonardo Manco
SC, 40 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110968

One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Clive Barker has touched HELLRAISER only twice: once to write THE HELLBOUND HEART, and once more to write and direct the original HELLRAISER film. Now witness Barker’s long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series’ official continuity—a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites…and Pinhead! In this issue, the machinations of Pinhead’s plans become more intense, and the horror they will unleash is getting closer to Kirsty! She thought she had a new life with friends and a fiancé but…the past is never buried for long!

INCORRUPTIBLE #18 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #18 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110971

A figure from Max Damage’s past resurfaces — with a dark secret and a vendetta. Too bad Headcase is still going through a downward spiral and doesn’t realize that a team-up is very, very bad idea. With a deranged sidekick to deal with, Plutonian’s ex-girlfriend by his side, a new menace on the loose, and the world to clean up…Max Damage feels the burn of heroism! Mark Waid’s hit companion series to the Eisner-nominated IRREDEEMABLE continues.

INSURRECTION v3.6 #3
Written by Blake Masters, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Michael Penick
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110970

The unforgettable new sci-fi epic that asks the question: what makes us human? There’s no escaping the rebellion! With the full might of the Glomrat Empire bearing down, the clone rebel leader is forced to turn to an unlikely ally. The rebellion can’t be stopped, but can it be destroyed from within? Discover a future where life is nearly perfect, but war continues to rage on, setting up the ultimate INSURRECTION!

IRREDEEMABLE #25 (A)
IRREDEEMABLE #25 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110973

It’s a super-powered prison fight the likes of which you’ve never seen! There’s strength in numbers on the prison planet where a collection of the universe’s worst super-criminals have been gathered. And the Plutonian is a loner. It’s a recipe for disaster and destruction! The Plutonian has a plan for freedom — just as soon as he deals with a group of psychotic killers that make him look like the picture of sanity. Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey-nominated series continues!

MALIGNANT MAN #2
Written by James Wan, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Piotr Kowalski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110981

What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger! The hospital sent cancer patient Alan Gates home to die. Instead, his tumor transformed him into something more than human…When Alan discovers that his tumor is actually a mysterious parasite — he’s granted a second lease on life…and incredible, otherworldly powers! In this issue, learn what is the secret truth behind the parasitic alien living beneath Alan’s skin! It’s dark. It’s twisted. And MALIGNANT MAN is unlike anything else on the stands. This is a sci-fi thriller that can’t be missed!

PLANET OF THE APES #2 (A)
 PLANET OF THE APES #2 (B)
Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110982

Get your hands on these damn dirty Apes! The not-to-be-missed pulse-pounding second issue of the all new series that takes place before the original 1968 Planet of the Apes movie and in the continuity of the first five films! An assassination tears through the fabric of both Ape and Human societies. In the chaotic aftermath, Ape forces begin arming themselves. Prepare yourself for the explosive results as Ape and Human forces clash!

STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #8 (A)
STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #8 (B)
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Drawn by Javier Pina
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110984

Stan Lee’s superhero juggernaut soldiers on with Dan Abnett, and Andy Lanning on the front lines! Find out if Stewart will continue saving the streets as Soldier Zero or if someone close to him will take up the mantle. The second arc of the bestselling series comes to a close and will have you yelling “Excelsior!”

STAN LEE’S STARBORN #6 (A)
STAN LEE’S STARBORN #6 (B)
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Khary Randolph
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110988

Stan Lee’s sensational sci-fi superhero series with New York Times bestselling author & current SUPERMAN scribe Chris Roberson spins into high gear! Benjamin battles through space to return to his homeworld… but will he reach it in time? The critically acclaimed fan-favorite series reaches new heights and provides high-octane entertainment that is truly NOT OF THIS WORLD!

STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #7 (A)
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #7 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Chad Hardin
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110990

The triumphant time-traveling series from the legendary Stan Lee and Mark Waid continues! One simple change in the history of the world will free The Traveler from his eternal imprisonment in the other worldly city of Anachronopolis — but this could very well mean the unraveling of the space-time continuum! The triumphant time-traveling series from the legendary Stan Lee and Mark Waid continues!

28 DAYS LATER VOL. 4: GANGWAR TPB
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Ale Aragon
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608866502
Diamond Code: MAR110956

The film that changed horror forever continues here! Volume 4 of the series that connects the movie 28 DAYS LATER to its sequel 28 WEEKS LATER and focuses on fan-favorite character Selena! With the Infected still on the loose, just getting back into Great Britain was horrific. But to survive, Clint, Selena and Derrick must make sacrifices they never thought possible. And those sacrifices cannot be ignored!

FARSCAPE VOL. 4: TANGLED ROOTS TPB
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608866373
Diamond Code: MAR110964

Crichton is ready to do all he can to protect his son, but his actions may have severe consequences for…Chiana! Meanwhile, Aeryn Sun discovers an origin for herself that will change both her and the Uncharted Territories forever! From FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and fan-favorite writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!

IRREDEEMABLE VOL. 6 TPB
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause, Diego Barreto
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $16.99
ISBN13: 9781608860548
Diamond Code: MAR110975

The Plutonian, once Earth’s most powerful hero, now Earth’s most feared villain, has finally been captured. A ruthless alien race now holds Plutonian as their captive in a distant galaxy. But are they prepared to hold one of the universe’s most dangerous men? And now that Plutonian is off-world, how will his former teammates, the Paradigm, deal with the worldwide clean-up? Don’t miss the next chapter in Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey-nominated superhero series!

STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO VOL. 1 TPB
Written by Stan Lee, Paul Cornell
Drawn by Javier Pina, Sergio Ariño
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608860470
Diamond Code: MAR110986

Specially priced at $9.99 First time in trade paperback! STAN’S BACK! Stan Lee, the most colossal force in the history of comics, teams up critically acclaimed writer Paul Cornell (ACTION COMICS, DOCTOR WHO) and artist Javier Pina (SUPERMAN, BATMAN) for the dramatic, action-packed superhero scorched, SOLDIER ZERO! Half-Human. Half-Alien. All Weapon…and all in this brand new collection! Compiling the highly celebrated first arc “One Small Step for Man,” find out Soldier Zero’s origin and how wheelchair-bound college lecturer Stewart Trautmann becomes an intergalactic weapon of war. This can’t-miss edition features a cover by fan-favorite X-MEN artist, Trevor Hairsine!

DuckTales #1 (A)
DuckTales #1 (B)
Written by Warren Spector
Drawn by Leonel Castellani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110998

DUCKTALES is back! The hit Disney Afternoon TV show makes a splash this month as an all new, original ongoing comic book series! Written by the creator of the EPIC MICKEY video game and illustrated by MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD’s Leonel Castellani, this is the latest and greatest revival of the Disney Afternoon Revolution that “might solve a mystery,” but will definitely “rewrite history!” Existing within the same continuity as kaboom!’s hit series DARKWING DUCK, find out why “life is like a hurricane!”

CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #6 (A)
CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #6 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by Leonel Castellani, Ricardo Garcia
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110993

No crimes go slipping through the cracks in this issue of RESCUE RANGERS! A rich businessmouse begs for help tracking down his kidnapped daughter, but Chip ‘n’ Dale smell a rat. Actually, they smell a bunch of rats! And when NINJA PORCUPINES join the mix, things can’t get any worse for everybody’s favorite furry flatfoots! Another not-to-be-missed issue written by DARKWING DUCK’s Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD’s Leonel Castellani!

DARKWING DUCK #12 (A)
DARKWING DUCK #12 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110994

The epic can’t-miss conclusion of “F.O.W.L. Disposition!” Will the diabolical Duckthulu rise from the depths or will Darkwing Duck devise a way to detour the dreadful destruction? All this and more alliteration as the celebrated team Ian Brill and James Silvani hilariously put the “dark” in Darkwing Duck!

DONALD DUCK #366
Written by Abramo & Giampaolo Barosso
Drawn by Giovan Carpi
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR110995

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues as the Donald Duck “Pirate Gold” trilogy reaches its exciting conclusion! Enjoy plenty of pitfalls and paydays as Donald and his nephews star in an adventure that Scrooge McDuck himself would be proud of in this 1962 classic from Abramo and Giampaolo Barosso, “South Sea Shenanigans.” Never-before-printed in the US! Featuring an eye-popping cover by Ducks master Daan Jippes!

MICKEY MOUSE #308
Written by Noel Van Horn, Don Markstein, Ted Osborne
Drawn by Noel Van Horn, Floyd Gottfredson, Al Taliaferro
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code:MAR111000

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues here with a salute to modern Mickey master Noel Van Horn, featuring two stories never-before-seen in the United States! “Metamorphosis” finds Mickey confronting an out-of-control mechanical monster unlike anything you’ve ever seen, while “Rocky Road to Ruin” chronicles Mickey and Horace’s struggle to succeed in the cutthroat world of…ice cream sales? Also features the classic Floyd Gottfredson story “Mess Production,” not seen in the United States since 1934!

UNCLE SCROOGE #403
Written by Romana Scarpa, Daan Jippes
Drawn by Romana Scarpa, Daan Jippes
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR111001

Scrooge McDuck is in for two times the trouble in a double-feature of classic stories! Witness dumb animal tricks gone wrong when Scrooge’s money bin is plundered in the 1968 Romano Scarpa classic “The Pilfering Pelicans!” Then, the feathers really fly when Scrooge sets out to trap a bear in order to impress old friends from the Klondike…but the bear has other ideas. See this all unfold in the never-before-seen in the US tale “Scrappy Mettle” by Daan Jippes.

UNCLE SCROOGE: THE MYSTERIOUS STONE RAY & CASH FLOW
Written by Carl Barks, Don Rosa
Drawn by Carl Barks, Don Rosa
SC, 56 pgs, FC, SRP: $6.99
Diamond Code: MAR110996

It’s a Carl Barks/Don Rosa Donald Duck double feature! First up is Barks’ “The Mysterious Stone Ray” followed by Rosa’s “Cash Flow!” Carl Barks’ “The Mysterious Stone Ray” takes Scrooge on an ocean voyage for his health, where he ends up discovering an island full of petrified Beagle Boys…and the spindly scientist who made them that way! Then, back in Duckburg, Rosa’s “Cash Flow!” details another Beagle plot as they plan to literally liquidate all of Scrooge’s assets. Two classic Duck artists and two classic Duck stories that are not-to-be-missed.

WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES # 719
Written by William Van Horn, Dick Kinney, Peter Weijenberg, Bob Karp
Drawn by William Van Horn, Al Hubbard, Dick Matena, Al Taliaferro, Bob Waiss
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: MAR111003

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues with a slew of classic stories perfect for the beginning of summer! Donald Duck tries to keep Duckburg cool – from global warming, that is – in William Van Horn’s “The Heat of the Moment,” and then Donald takes to the beach with his cousin Fethry in the 1965 Dick Kinney and Al Hubbard “Water Sports” — which has never been printed in the U.S. This issue also includes the Dick Matena-drawn “Pop’s Army” and a classic Al Taliaferro Donald story not seen in the U.S. in over 60 years!

UNCLE SCROOGE: MESSES BECOME SUCCESSES TPB
Written by Bob Langhans, Paul Halas & Tom Anderson
Drawn by José Maria Millet Lopez
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608866267
Diamond Code: MAR111002

Not enough DuckTales? Well get ready to reload as Scrooge, Launchpad and the rest of the Duckburg mallards are back for this second volume of classic Duck Tales ripped from the pages of Uncle Scrooge! Our heroes have bested the blundering Beagle Boys and outfoxed the fearsome Flintheart, but who will triumph when they meet the menace of Magica de Spell? Only one place has the answer as kaboom! invites you along for “Messes Become Successes!”

Boom! Studios: April 2011 Solicitations

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PLANET OF THE APES #1 (A)
 PLANET OF THE APES #1 (B)
Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110852

Get your hands on these damn dirty Apes! Beginning an all-new series that takes place before the original 1968 Planet of the Apes movie in the continuity of the first five films! Ape society has reached a new golden age. But there are ripples of dissent in both the ape and human ranks. Tensions will rise and soon all will be caught in chaos! And amidst all this uncertainty, what is the fate of…The Lawgiver? Written by award-winning novelist Daryl Gregory!

MALIGNANT MAN #1 (A)
MALIGNANT MAN #1 (B)
Written by James Wan, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Piotr Kowalski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110851

Alan Gates, a cancer patient with a terminal diagnosis, is resigned to his fate…until he discovers that his tumor is actually a mysterious parasite! Granted a second lease on life and incredible, otherworldly powers, Alan must fight against an evil army buried beneath society’s skin, all the while unlocking the secrets of his forgotten past. Dark, twisted, and unlike anything else on the stands, MALIGNANT MAN is a sci-fi thriller that can’t be missed!

28 DAYS LATER #22
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Alejandro Aragon
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110832

Why would Selena enter the hell she escaped more than a year ago? We finally learn the reason Selena agreed to go back to London. But as she searches for closure and Clint is about to finish his story, they both realize their survival depends on one another! If you loved the 28 DAYS LATER movies, this is the comic book you should be reading!

THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #10
Written by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David
Drawn by Aaron Kuder
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110833

Claudio cannot deny his prophecy any longer. His team has arrived at Si-Revody, ready to do battle with The Red Army. While Claudio looks for his friend Cecil in this warfare, it may be his companion Al the Killer who is the true menace… From Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez and comics legend Peter David!

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #23
Written by Philip K. Dick
Drawn by Tony Parker
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110836

The penultimate issue of the Eisner Award-nominated sci-fi epic that inspired Blade Runner can’t be missed! Only in these pages will you find out the fate of Rick Deckard and the rogue Nexus-6 androids. Who will win: man or machine? Only one more issue of the critically acclaimed blockbuster maxi-series that brought Philip K. Dick to the world of comics!

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #9
Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110837

BRAND NEW ARC. GREAT FOR NEW READERS! Kurt Busiek continues to bring an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos! As Dracula and Conrad’s fight reaches a fever pitch, Evan enters into an unlikely, and dangerous alliance with Marta and her men. It’s vampire vs. vampire vs. vampire hunters as the ongoing horror series from the mind of Kurt Busiek continues!

FARSCAPE #18
Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110840

The War for the Uncharted Territories! Aeryn Sun was once the most dangerous traitor to the Peacekeepers. Now she rules them. But even in this time of crisis, when the Kkore has all of the Uncharted Territories on the run, there are those who would challenge Aeryn…and not all of them are Sebaceans! From FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and fan-favorite writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!

HELLRAISER #2 (A)
HELLRAISER #2 (B)
Written by Clive Barker, Christopher Monfette
Drawn by Leonardo Manco
SC, 40 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110845

One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Clive Barker has touched HELLRAISER only twice: once to write THE HELLBOUND HEART, and once more to write and direct the original HELLRAISER film. Now witness Barker’s long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series’ official continuity—a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites…and Pinhead! In this issue, Kirsty Quinn is back! To fight the forces of the Cenobites she has become a Harrower and has gathered a team that, like her, is damaged and insane enough to take on what Hell has got! As Pinhead’s plan becomes clearer, what will Kirsty’s role in it be?

INCORRUPTIBLE #17 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #17 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110847

It’s a whole new game for supervillain-turned-superhero Max Damage as he desperately tries to turn the tide of public outcry in the wake of the most challenging fight of his superhero career. But with his original sidekick, Jailbait, back in his life, and the secrets of supposed ally Alana Patel bubbling to the surface, Max will have to call on all of his strength to remain INCORRUPTIBLE. Mark Waid’s hit companion series to the Eisner-nominated IRREDEEMABLE continues in this must-have issue!

INSURRECTION v3.6 #2
Written by Blake Masters, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Michael Penick
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110844

The unforgettable new sci-fi epic that asks the question: what makes us human? As the battle for freedom rages on, one clone discovers that sometimes what makes you human is your willingness to fight for what is right. But sometimes that means the loss of the only world you have ever known. Discover a future where life is nearly perfect, but war continues to rage on, setting up the ultimate INSURRECTION!

IRREDEEMABLE #24 (A)
IRREDEEMABLE #24 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110849

With the Plutonian off world fighting for his life in an alien prison camp, the Paradigm is left with the worldwide clean-up. But what happens when, in the Plutonian’s absence, the planet’s most dangerous villains come out from underground? The remaining members of the Paradigm engage in a desperate battle for control of the planet, without the aid of the world’s greatest protector. Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey-nominated series continues!

STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #7 (A)
STAN LEE’S SOLDIER ZERO #7 (B)
Written by Paul Cornell, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Drawn by Javier Pina
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110854

Stan Lee’s bestselling series marches on with Paul Cornell, Dan Abnett, and Andy Lanning leading the charge! Soldier Zero is wrongly labeled a menace to society and it’s up to Stewart to clear the name of his alter ego. But will it prove to be too much for him? Find out the answers, true believers, in this issue of Stan Lee’s SOLDIER ZERO!

STAN LEE’S STARBORN #5 (A)
STAN LEE’S STARBORN #5 (B)
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Khary Randolph
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110856

BRAND NEW ARC! Stan Lee continues his epic sci-fi superhero series with New York Times bestselling author Chris Roberson and Khary Randolph. This jumping on point is perfect for new readers to experience what everyone is talking about, as the space action-adventure thrill ride continues. Benjamin boldly journeys into the universe with his great protector, Tara, and his newest cohort, General Talon —all determined to return to Benjamin’s homeworld. This issue is not to be missed as Stan Lee’s red-hot series continues to be NOT OF THIS WORLD!

STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #6 (A)
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #6 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Chad Hardin
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110858

Stan Lee and Mark Waid continue their critically acclaimed time-traveling tour de force! Following the events of last issue, the Traveler becomes the prisoner of Anachronopolis, an otherworldly city where the past and future overlap. More twists and turns through time as revelations about the mysterious Traveler are revealed!

DIE HARD: YEAR ONE VOL. 2 TPB
Written by Howard Chaykin
Drawn by Gabriel Andrade
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608866328
Diamond Code: FEB110834

COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME! A new detective has hit the New York City streets…John McClane! He’s got a new rank, a new partner and a new pain in the ass to deal with! A major crime is about to reveal itself and it all starts in a massage parlor…then things just get seedier from there. Join legendary industry creator Howard Chaykin on a thrill ride that’s rung up over $1 billion in box office worldwide and become the gold standard for classic action! Yippee Ki Yay!.

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS VOL. 2 TPB
Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Scott Godlewski, Damian Couceiro
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608860494
Diamond Code: FEB110838

He’s back from the dead and starring in a new ongoing horror series from the mind of comics legend Kurt Busiek. A powerful, predatory corporation acquires a valuable asse —Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon.

As Dracula begins to amass a terrifying army, Evan soon discovers Dracula is not the only one out for blood! Imperiled by both his craven, monstrous uncle, and Dracula’s calculating cruelty, Evan must consider making a pact with an enigmatic, deadly force.

It’s bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos. Joining Busiek is award-winning author Daryl Gregrory (PANDEMONIUM) and rising star artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS).

The epic journey continues here, featuring cover art by Ron Salas!

FARSCAPE UNCHARTED TALES: D’ARGO’S QUEST TPB
Written by Keith R.A. DeCandido
Drawn by Caleb Cleveland
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608866366
Diamond Code: FEB110841

COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME! Cycles ago, D’Argo was unjustly convicted of his wife’s murder, while the real killer went free. Now D’Argo is on the hunt for the actual murderer, his Peacekeeper brother-in-law! What he soon discovers is that the key to his wife’s killer is…Raxil. Frelling Raxil. Will D’Argo’s greatest irritation be his greatest help? Executive produced by FARSCAPE creator Rockne S. O’Bannon!

CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #5 (A)
CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS #5 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by Leonel Castellani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110861

NEW READER FRIENDLY. A NEW STORY ARC BEGINS! Join DARKWING DUCK writer Ian Brill and MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD artist Leonel Castellani for the return of your favorite furry flatfoots in this all-new original ongoing series! Who or what are the Danger Rangers? We don’t even know, and we’re putting out the book! There’s only one way to find out, and that’s in Part One of a brand new arc of the critically acclaimed fan-favorite series, “Slipping Through The Cracks!”

DARKWING DUCK #11 (A)
DARKWING DUCK #11 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110862

“Revenge” is a dish best served cold, but “Double-Cross” turns out to be a dish best served…with duck? In this epic installment of the Disney Afternoon juggernaut, nothing is as it seems…or is it? Tune in and find out as Part 3 of Darkwing Duck’s “F.O.W.L. Disposition” charges on!


DONALD DUCK #365
Written by Federico Pedrocchi, Chase Craig
Drawn by Federico Pedrocchi, Jack Hannah
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110865

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues in the pages of DONALD DUCK! First up, in the pulse-pounding climax of the rare 1938 classic, “Foreign Correspondent,” Donald is captured in war-torn Sargassia — can he save Peter Pig and himself by posing as an enemy general? Next, we have “Donald Duck and the Pirates,” Jack Hannah’s never-before-reprinted 1947 sequel to Carl Barks’ “Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold!” Don’t miss Old Yellow Beak’s second treasure hunt in this issue, because you’ll have the THIRD story in the “Pirate Gold” trilogy next month!

MICKEY MOUSE #307
Written by Floyd Gottfredson
Drawn by Bill Wright, Floyd Gottfredson
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110866

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues here with some of the greatest classic Mickey Mouse stories ever told! This month, experience master Disney artist Bill Wright’s “Jungle Magic,” an epic globetrotting adventure not printed in the US since 1948! Also features the short “Trade Secret” from the inimitable Floyd Gottfredson that was last published in 1932!

MICKEY MOUSE: THE ATOMBRELLA AND THE RHYMING MAN
Written by Bill Walsh
Drawn by Floyd Gottfredson
SC, 48 pgs, FC, SRP: $6.99
Diamond Code: FEB110870

A beautiful squarebound prestige format one-shot featuring a lost Disney classic, back in print for the first time since 1948! Danger is afoot as our diminutive mouse hero confronts one of his most memorable foes in this treasured tale! Featuring the debut of one of Mickey’s archenemies, The Rhyming Man, it’s an unforgettable masterpiece from premiere Mickey writer Bill Walsh and uncontested artistic legend Floyd Gottfredson! Don’t miss this one-shot—it’s an event that will not be collected into a TPB later, Disney fans!

UNCLE SCROOGE #402
Written by Carl Barks
Drawn by Carl Barks
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110871

The 70th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney’s Comics rolls on as we present another timeless tale from the Disney comics vault with Scrooge McDuck starring in “The Fabulous Philosopher’s Stone!” For the first time in over 14 years, fans can experience Scrooge and the gang as they embark on a journey to find a fantastic, fabled stone capable of turning regular objects into gold—but not without a few side effects. Written and illustrated by the incomparable Carl Barks with a cover by fan favorite Marco Rota. The only side effect here is fun!


WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES # 718
Written by William Van Horn, Branko Collin, Marc Middelhuis, Paul Hoogma, Wilfred Ottenheijm
Drawn by William Van Horn, Paul Murry, Bas Heymans
SC, 40 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB110872

The celebration of 70 years of Walt Disney’s Comics continues with an entire issue of stories never before seen in the United States! Donald finds himself on a Jurassic jaunt in William Van Horn’s “Just in Time,” while Gyro’s inventions spin out of control in “The Invented Inventor!” And how could we forget “Proof Positive,” a rare 1964 Paul Murry story new to our shores? Features a brand-new cover by William Van Horn!

DARKWING DUCK: CRISIS ON INFINITE DARKWINGS TPB
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608866267
Diamond Code: FEB110863

Don’t miss the blockbuster, much-heralded return of Darkwing Duck in this new volume collecting the new arc of the hit ongoing series! Darkwing Duck is back, and back, and back and back some more as the city of St. Canard is under siege by an army of twisted Darkwings under the control of the original deranged Darkwing double, Negaduck, and his new partner in crime, the wicked witch Magica de Spell! How will our hero dispense justice when he’s public enemy number-one?! The Duck Knight has returned so hop aboard for danger and deadly doppelgangers in the epic “Crisis on Infinite Darkwings!”

MICKEY MOUSE AND THE ORBITING NIGHTMARE TPB
Written by Casty, Marv Wolfman
Drawn by Casty, Gene Colan, Jack Bradbury
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781608866304
Diamond Code: FEB110867

Even the sky isn’t the limit in these two hilarious new adventures by modern Mickey master Casty! In “The Orbiting Nightmare,” Mickey Mouse’s trip to a space hotel turns dangerous when a mysterious villain arrives with world-threatening plans! Then, in “Menace from the Future,” Mickey must outwit a time-traveler sent to stop the future ruler of the world…Goofy?! Also features short stories from comic book legends Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan, and Jack Bradbury!

WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES ARCHIVES VOL. 1 TPB
Written by Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Osborne
Drawn by Floyd Gottfredson, Al Taliaferro
SC, 160 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608866571
Diamond Code: FEB110873

Presenting an accessibly-priced prestige collection of archival Disney comics — the first issues of WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES! Laugh at Donald’s misadventures in Al Taliaferro’s earliest Duck stories. Then thrill to Mickey’s epic battle with Peg-Leg Pete in Floyd Gottfredson’s “Island in the Sky”—Gottfredson’s personal favorite Mouse adventure! All the original comics and supporting features are here, too, wrapped up in a classic can’t-miss package!

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2/9/11 Releases!

THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #8
A Prise warrior demands that Claudio starts looking ahead of himself, to his destiny. But maybe he should look over his shoulder too…because Al the Killer is lurking right behind him! At the same time a greater evil will arise, one that will play a major role in Claudio’s future. Another not-to-be-missed issue from Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez and comics legend Peter David!
FARSCAPE #16
The War for the Uncharted Territories continues! Crichton and Aeryn have suffered intense losses. But there is no time to mourn. The Kkore continue their attacks and people are dying and suffering subjugation at the hands of these powerful strangers. Moya’s crew must step up and be heroes. Hope lies only with them! From series creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!
STAN LEE’S STARBORN #3 (A)
STAN LEE’S STARBORN #3 (B)
Stan Lee, the most colossal creative force in the history of comics, teams up with BOOM! Studios to deliver a brand new line of superhero comics! Stan joins New York Times bestselling author Chris Roberson (iZOMBIE, CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE) and fan-favorite artist Khary Randolph (SPIDER-MAN) to deliver Stan Lee’s third, epic new ongoing series, STARBORN! Holed up in the Griffith Observatory, Benjamin and Tara fight to survive the predatory aliens known as the Hive. It’s nonstop superhero action as Benjamin continues to try and wrap his head around the fact that he is actual an alien prince! You’ve got questions? Stan “The Man” Lee has answers!
28 DAYS LATER: BEND IN THE ROAD VOL.3 TPB
Selena, Derrick and Clint have set their sights on London. Selena has survived one war with The Infected but can she make it through a second time? They’ve got a machete that’s hacked its share of Infected and a gun with only nine bullets. Ammo, and time, is running out… The saga continues in this epic, fan-favorite horror series!
FARSCAPE: SCORPIUS VOL. 2: GLORIOUS BASTERDS TPB
With a face like a skull, the half-breed Scorpius takes his villainy to new heights! Crichton’s worst adversary, fandom’s favorite villain, and one of science fiction’s greatest antagonists finds himself deposed from his throne on Hyneria and making a bold new discovery that could put him back on top of the Uncharted Territories! In this volume, Scorpius rises up the ranks of the Kkore to get his revenge on the Scarrans. But is leading the Kkore too good to be true for science fiction’s favorite villain? This is the next step for the world of FARSCAPE from show creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and celebrated STAR TREK writer David Alan Mack.
FARSCAPE VOL.3: GONE AND BACK TPB
FIRST TIME IN TRADE PAPERBACK! Zhaan and D’Argo are alive! Crichton’s not married to Aeryn anymore! What’s going on? Crichton has found himself in an alternate timeline. His friends are alive, but his wife is still part of the Peacekeepers. Can he get back? Will he ever see Aeryn again? From series creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and writer Keith R.A. DeCandido!
MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS: 300 MICKEYS TPB
Join in the fun with Mickey Mouse for a collection of multiplying mischief! When a cloning experiment goes hilariously wrong, Mickey must take on hundreds of…himself! Then, a trip to Mount Rushmore uncovers a scheme by the Phantom Blot to take over the world using robot presidents! Also featuring a classic tale by Disney legend Floyd Gottfredson!
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