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IDW Publishing Previews: 2/12/14

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City: Mind in the Machine #1 (of 4)

Eric Garcia (w) • Javier Fernandez (a) • Tommy Lee Edwards (c)

New from Darby Pop! Ben Fischer helped build the world’s greatest surveillance system, Golden Shield, which utilizes every camera, cell phone, and computer in San Francisco to battle crime. There is only one problem: Golden Shield can’t work without a human mind to operate it, resulting in a controversial melding of man and machine. Writer Eric Garcia (Anonymous Rex, Matchstick Men) delivers an action-packed story that questions the roles of security and technology in our modern society.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Dungeons & Dragons: Fell’s Five

John Rogers (w) • Andrea Di Vito, Denis Medri, Horacio Domingues, Juanan, Guido Guidi, Vicente Alcazar, Nacho Arranz, Andres Ponce (a) • Di Vito (c)

Join Adric Fell, the halfling Bree Three-Hands, the dwarf Khal Khalundurrin, the tiefling Tisha Swornheart, and the elf Varis in a tale of high adventure and deep secrets. Collects all 15 issues of the Dungeons & Dragons series and also includes extras like comic and game adventures, character sheets, glossaries, and an art gallery.

HC • FC • $49.99 • 424 pages • 7” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-61377-846-3

G.I. JOE, Vol. 2: Threat Matrix

Fred Van Lente (w) • Steve Kurth, Jamal Igle (a) • Jamal Igle (c)

The Mad Monk returns and his personal vendetta against DUKE will turn all of New York City into an island of terror. COBRA COMMANDER also sets his sights on the city but BARONESS and DESTRO have schemes of their own… but which side will they choose?

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 152 pages • ISBN: 978-1-61377-866-1

Mars Attacks Judge Dredd

Al Ewing (w) • John McCrea (a) • Greg Staples (c)

The Martian mayhem overtakes Mega-City One! During the annual meeting of the Mega-City Mafia, a new boss makes a play for power thanks to a mysterious benefactor. Meanwhile, Judge Dredd conducts a routine bust that turns out to be anything but when he makes a shocking (and disgusting) discovery!  

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN: 978-1-61377-870-8

The Maxx: Maxximized #4

Sam Kieth, William Messner-Loebs (w) • Kieth (a & c)

Sara and Maxx retreat under an overpass and reflect on their own personal demons. The black Isz keep spilling into the real world as omens of Mr. Gone’s plans grow more evident. Meanwhile, Julie tries to help Sara sort out high school nightmares and encounters with bullies that send Sara to the breaking point. Digitally re-mastered and re-colored!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

The Memory Collectors #3 (of 3)

menton3, Jason Mote (w) • menton3, Christopher Mitten (a) • menton3 (c)

Series finale! Despite a tragic loss, the girls hone in on the source of their ills and make their final, fateful decision. Includes a six-page supplemental story by writer Jason Mote and artist Christopher Mitten (30 Days of Night/Criminal Macabre)!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #1 Hundred Penny Press Edition

Katie Cook (w) • Andy Price (a & c)

The story that started Pony comic book-mania returns for an affordable price! The perfect place to jump on to the My Little Pony bandwagon!

FC • 32 pages • $1.00

Popeye Classics, Vol. 3

Bud Sagendorf (w & a & c)

Re-presenting the classic Popeye comic book series that debuted in 1948 by Bud Sagendorf, the long-time assistant to creator E.C. Segar! Carefully reproduced from the original comic books and lovingly restored. Also includes more of Sagendorf’s gloriously funny one-pagers, rare photos, and extra artwork!

HC • FC • $29.99 • 252 pages • 8.5” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-61377-779-4

Red Panda: Mask of the Red Panda

Gregg Taylor (w) • Dean Kotz (a) • Dean Kotz (c)

Racketeers, gangsters, the occasional power-mad super villain–all have fallen before the iron resolve of the city’s masked protectors. But when forces with powers from beyond this world threaten to bring their war to the streets of Depression-era Toronto, can even the Red Panda prevent disaster? Bringing to life characters from The Red Panda Adventures, Decoder Ring Theatre’s award-winning radio drama series, Mask of the Red Panda is pulse-pounding pulp perfection for all those who love the classic two-fisted adventures of the golden age of radio, classic movie serials, and the hero pulps.   

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN: 978-1-61377-871-5

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #26: Dark Cybertron Part 9 (of 12)

John Barber & James Roberts (w) • Andrew Griffith, Livio Ramondelli (a) • Casey W. Coller (c)

THE BIG ONE! This is it—the battle every TRANSFORMERS reader has dreamed of! Titans clash on CYBERTRON! The fate of the LOST LIGHT! And ORION PAX fights fist-to-face against his ultimate nemesis! And from here on? Things only get bigger!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Vol. 7: City Fall, Part 2

Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w) • Mateus Santolouco, Kevin Eastman (a) • Mateus Santolouco (c)

“City Fall” concludes as Shredder reveals his new second-in-command and launches a full-scale war on New York City! Forced to make strange alliances, the Turtles fight back against their most deadly enemy.

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN: 978-1-61377-876-0

True Blood, Vol. 3: The French Quarter

Mariah Huehner, David Tischman (w) • David Messina, Claudia Balboni, Bruno Letizia (a) • Giovanna Niro (c)

Mind reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse is in New Orleans helping Vampire Sheriff Eric Northman track down an insane killer named Guerra. Bill Compton’s in town, too, making sure Eric doesn’t get fresh with Sookie, and investigating a local Hep-D outbreak that may be connected to Guerra’s latest victims. Meanwhile, back in Bon Temps, why is Pam hanging out at Merlotte’s–and what does she want with Lafayette?

TPB • FC • $14.99 • 160 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-61377-877-7

X-Files Classics, Vol. 3  

Kevin J. Anderson, John Rozum (w) • Gordon Purcell, Charles Allard, Josef Rubinstein (a) • Sam Shearon (c)

Mulder and Scully continue to chase down leads of the most bizarre and unexplained cases the FBI has ever seen! X-Files Classics, Vol. 2 features the two-part “Family Portrait,” “Donor,” “Silver Lining,” the three-part “Remote Control,” and more!

HC • FC • $29.99 • 236 pages • ISBN: 978-1-61377-859-3

The X-Files: Season 10 #9

Joe Harris (w) • Greg Scott (a) • Carlos Valenzuela (c)

“Chitter” A missing persons investigation leads Agents Mulder and Scully into a disgusting mess of human sacrifice, enough bugs to keep your skin crawling long after the issue is over, and The X-Files’ newest “Monster of the Month.” But what is “The Chittering God,” and why does it hunger for Dana Scully?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

IDW Publishing Previews – 4/18/12

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Doctor Who #16

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

This special arc by Eisner-nominated writer Joshua Hale Fialkov concludes! The Silurian plan is revealed, apocalypse imminent, and with mere minutes to go, can the Doctor and his strange new ally save not just Casablanca but the entire human race?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Dungeons & Dragons Annual 2012

Paul Crilley (w) • Paco Diaz (a) • menton3 (c)

They call Sharn the “City of Towers”… but it’s what’s below the surface that interests Abraxis Wren, the most notorious inquisitive in the land. As Wren and his assistant Torin begin an investigation that pulls at the strings that bind the city together, it’s their own lives that might unravel! Writer Paul Crilley continues spinning tales in the exciting world of Eberron, following up last month’s Infestation 2 crossover–joined by hot artist Paco Diaz (Wolverine)–in this double-sized, all-new annual!

FC • 40 pages • $7.99

Dungeons & Dragons, Vol. 3: Down 

John Rogers (w) • Andrea Di Vito, Nacho Arranz, Vicente Alcazar, and Andres Ponce (a) • Tyler Walpole (c)

Fell’s Five has returned to Fallcrest, only to find shattering news for Khal. He’s heading home, and nothing will stand in his way! The lauded tale by dedicated D&D authority John Rogers continues, along with striking illustration by Andrea Di Vito.

HC · FC · $24.99 · 132 pages · 8.5” x 11” • ISBN 978-1-61377-178-5

Eternal Descent, Vol. 2 #4 (of 6)

Llexi Leon, Justin Peniston (w) • Ivan Fernandez (a) • Jason Metcalf, Santi Casas (c)

Chosen by an unearthly intellect, a champion is born in Misha Mansoor! With technology beyond our comprehension, his destiny lies at the heart of the time stream, and the fate of humanity may rest on his shoulders. Determined to find Sirian, Lyra turns to Richard for answers, but when her questions awaken a long dormant power, the duo form a reluctant alliance. Unaware of its true purpose, they activate the spheres key, bringing down the full wrath of the association. A narrow escape finds Lyra in a tainted world of familiar foes, where the supernatural succubus and a high-tech hero must fight for their future.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Ghostbusters #8

Erik Burnham (w) • Dan Schoening (a) • Schoening, Nick Runge (c)

The spotlight is on Egon Spengler as he tracks down a paranormal entity—one that has ties to his past—to discover the true source of the city’s abnormally high PKE levels! The grand finale to the second arc of the hit ongoing series!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #177

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

The stakes are higher than ever! Cobra Commander has discovered the danger in the midst of Broca Beach, and has begun his preparations to face off against the Blue Ninjas. Meanwhile, DUKE, SCARLETT and STALKER split off on their own from G.I. JOE in order to head to Broca Beach. And with SNAKE EYES and BARONESS en route as well, this could be the showdown to end all showdowns. Prepare for the final confrontation in G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #177!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Next Men: Aftermath #42

John Byrne (w & a & c)

The year: 1975. The place: a not so sleepy town in West Texas. The stakes:

an unborn life. PROJECT NEXT MEN has been wiped out of existence, but some things remain unchanged. And that’s the easy part!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Rocketeer Adventures 2 #2 (of 4)

Paul Dini, Walter Simonson, Tom Taylor (w) • John Paul Leon, Bill Morrison, Colin Wilson (a) • Darwyn Cooke, Dave Stevens (c)

The second star-studded issue of Rocketeer Adventures streaks into the skies with three high-flying tales of derring do! We start with a story on a grim battle field and race to save a soldiers life. Next up Is a jealous Cliff keeping an eye on Betty in his own inimitable way. Last is a run-in with a Hollywood icon in danger! Another 25 pages of gorgeous art and stories—and all for the price of a regular 22 page book!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Micro Series #4: Leonardo

Brian Lynch (w) • Ross Campbell (a) • Campbell, David Petersen (c)

The final Turtle Micro-series is here! Leonardo, the eldest brother, has always valued honor and discipline. These noble qualities may not be enough against the most fearsome opponents he has encountered—the ruthless Foot Clan! That’s right, the first battle between Turtle and Foot happens RIGHT HERE! This story also leads into the next ongoing story-arc. Don’t miss this essential issue!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Ongoing #4

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

DANGER IN SPACE! Investigating the abandoned AUTOBOT facility on DELPHI—one-time home of fan-favorites THE WRECKERS—RATCHET uncovers a danger greater than he’s ever faced… and the return of a character long thought lost! Will this bring them closer to their goal of finding the Knights of Cyberton—or kill them?!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

The Transformers Classics, Vol. 3

Bob Budiansky & Steve Parkhouse (w) • Don Perlin, John Ridgway, Mike Collins, & José Delbo (a) • Guido Guidi (c)

The historic comic book roots of THE TRANSFORMERS are re-presented for maximum Cybertronian enjoyment. Collecting issues from the original run, rejoin OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON and their competing factions as their war stretches across the cosmos. These stories are accompanied by an in-depth introduction as well as select issue notes by Mark W. Bellomo.

TPB · FC · $24.99 · 276 pages · ISBN 978-1-61377-163-1

True Blood, Vol. 3: French Quarter

Mariah Huehner & David Tischman (w) • David Messina & Claudia Balboni (a) • David Messina (c)

In this sequel to the first NYT best-selling TRUE BLOOD miniseries, “All Together Now,” mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse is in New Orleans, helping Vampire Sherriff Eric Northman track down an insane killer named Guerra. Bill Compton’s in town, too, making sure Eric doesn’t get fresh with Sookie, and investigating a local Hep-D outbreak that may be connected to Guerra’s latest victims. Meanwhile, back in Bon Temps, why is Pam hanging out at Merlotte’s—and what does she want with Lafayette? Based on the HBO mega-hit created by Alan Ball.

HC · FC · $24.99 · 160 pages · ISBN 978-1-61377-165-5

Zombies vs Robots: This Means War!

Jesse Bullington, Nancy Collins, Lincoln Crisler, Brea Grant, Robert Hood, Nicholas Kaufmann, James A. Moore, Norman Prentiss, Rachel Swirsky, & Steve Rasnic Tem (w) Fabio Listrani (a & c)

The First ZVR Prose Collection. 11 Original Stories of Zombie on Robot Action–and Vice Versa! ZVR: THIS MEANS WAR! takes IDW’s splatterific Zombie vs Robots comic book series–created by writer Chris Ryall and artist Ashley Wood–and expands it in ways that will redefine both zombie and robot fiction. A shambling cohort of top horror and fantasy writers from across the globe (okay, Canada, England, Australia, and Bakersfield) have devoted themselves to making evocative word-pictures in your brain of this delicious cult series.

TPB · B&W · $17.99 · 342 pages · 6” X 9” • ISBN 978-1-61377-143-3

Preview – True Blood: The French Quarter #2

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Official Press Release

True Blood: The French Quarter #2 (of 6)

Mariah Huehner, David Tischman (w) • David Messina, Claudia Balboni (a) Messina, Joe Corroney (c)

Sookie’s been in New Orleans less than 24 hours and somebody’s already tried to kill her in an exploding house—but the sparks really fly when the perky blonde waitress and sexy Eric Northman team up to track down the vampire serial killer stalking the city’s French Quarter. Back in Bon Temps, Lafayette faces his fears and considers Pam’s offer to work the bar at Fangtasia. By the end of the night, everybody’s going to need a stiff drink. Or a Tru Blood. The stakes get higher, as the new blood sucking mystery based on Alan Ball’s hit HBO series True Blood deepens.

*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 4-to-1 ratio (4 Joe Corroney, 1 David Messina)

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

IDW Celebrates Holidays with Photo Cover Month

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Official Press Release

IDW Celebrates Holidays with Photo Cover Month

Vintage dioramas! Flashy cast pictures!

Details at local retailers and in the October Diamond Previews Catalog

[COBRA #8 COVER]San Diego, CA (September 27, 2011)—Proving that a picture really is worth a thousand words, IDW Publishing today announced “Photo Cover Month,” a month-long celebration featuring fun, out-of-the-box photo covers for many of IDW’s most popular series. Readers should look for the “Photo Cover Month” badge next to participating IDW comics in the October issue of Diamond Previews, in stores on Wednesday.

“I mean, who didn’t grow up building JOE or TRANSFORMERS dioramas,” asked IDW’s Hasbro editor, John Barber. “This December, IDW is helping our readers relive those glory days, plus much more!”

[G.I. JOE #8 COVER]IDW’S “Photo Cover Month” spans the comic spectrum, from vintage action figure dioramas to awesome cast photos, from COBRA to TRUE BLOOD, and from DOCTOR WHO to TRANSFORMERS. Each participating comic will feature one regular photo cover, plus a drawn cover. The photo covers vary from souped-up cast images to classic toy action shots. The complete list of participating comics is below. While many covers are included in the Diamond Previews catalog, IDW will be releasing more images throughout October.

Plus, stay tuned to IDWPublishing.com for upcoming information about other “Photo Cover Month” events.

“[G.I. JOE: REAL AMERICAN HERO #173]Photo Cover Month” Comics:
COBRA#8
DOCTOR WHO #12
ETERNAL DESCENT VOL. II, #2
G.I. JOE #8
G.I. JOE: REAL AMERICAN HERO #173
TRANSFORMERS #31
TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME
TRUE BLOOD: THE FRENCH QUARTER #5
SNAKE EYES #8
STAR TREK #4

[SNAKE EYES #8 COVER]

COBRA #8 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0331.
DOCTOR WHO #12 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0365.
ETERNAL DESCENT VOL. II, #2 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0416.
G.I. JOE #8 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0329.
G.I. JOE: REAL AMERICAN HERO #173 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0336.
[ETERNAL DESCENT VOL. 11, #2 COVER]TRANSFORMERS #31 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0323.
TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0326.
TRUE BLOOD: THE FRENCH QUARTER #5 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0376.
SNAKE EYES #8 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0333.
STAR TREK #4 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0359.

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

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

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