May 2010 Sales Kit - Diamond Book Distributors
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May 2010 Sales Kit - Diamond Book Distributors
DEEPLY LOVING A MANIAC (YAOI) • Morita, a hopeless otaku, has a crush on popular and handsome classmate, Sakura. But he is too shy to say straight up, “I love you”... so, in an attempt to woo Sakura, he realizes that he has to lose his otaku-ness and become the man that Sakura desires. KEY SELLING POINTS: • 801 Media Inc books are absolutely not for children. All books come shrink-wrapped with a parental advisory label printed on both the front and back. • Reviews on fan endorsed websites such as mania.com and ActiveAnime.com, as well as in-depth coverage on yaoi fan sites such as kuri-ousity.com and Boys Next Door. • In-community advertising campaign on 801media.com features title information complete with creator profiles, preview pages, and editor's blog. ISBN-13: 978-1-934129-45-6 Price: $15.95 ($19.99 CAN) Publisher: 801 Media, Inc. Writer: You Higashino Artist: You Higashino Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Adults Only (18+) Other Works by Creators: Gay 's Anatomy (ISBN-13 978-1-59883-453-6, $11.99), Sense And Sexuality (ISBN-13 978-1-59883-398-0, $11.99) Comparison Title: Jazz Volume 1 (Yaoi) (ISBN-13 978-1-56970-935-1, $12.95) Genre: Manga Ship Date: 05/26/2010 Rights: Canada, United States ZE VOLUME 6 (YAOI) • Youji, whom Ryuusei loves like a brother, is seriously injured in an accident. He can't stop blaming himself, thinking, had he walked him all the way to his house, this may not have happened. Refusing to use Kotodama, Kami-sama can't help him either, but there is one last option left... KEY SELLING POINTS: • 801 Media, Inc. books are absolutely NOT for children, and come shrink-wrapped with a parental advisory label printed on both the front and back of the cover. • In-community advertising campaign on 801media.com features online title complete with creator profiles, preview pages, editor's blog, email blasts, forums, contest, and giveaways. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Ze Volume 3 (Yaoi) (ISBN-13 978-1-934129-34-0, $15.95) • Ze Volume 4 (Yaoi) (ISBN-13 978-1-934129-35-7, $15.95) • Ze Volume 5 (Yaoi) (ISBN-13 978-1-934129-36-4, $15.95) ISBN-13: 978-1-934129-37-1 Price: $15.99 ($19.99 CAN) Publisher: 801 Media, Inc. Writer: Yuki Shimizu Artist: Yuki Shimizu Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Black & White Frequency: Semi-Annual Recommended Age: Adults Only (18+) Genre: Manga Ship Date: 05/12/2010 Rights: Worldwide except Japan GOLD DIGGER II POCKET MANGA VOLUME 10 • Life for archaeologist/superscientist/adventurer Gina "Gold Digger" Diggers, her adopted were-cheetah sister Britanny, and their clone-fusion sister Brianna is rarely dull and almost always dangerous — and fun! Thanks to another inadvisable scheme of Peebo scout Peebri, Charlotte the harpy is beside herself twice over when she summons two alternate-past versions of herself! And while Britanny's husband Stripe and his fellow Agency Zero members battle the dragon Fauntleroy and his wives at the Miami Federal Detention Center, Brit' and her infant daughter Tifanny are kidnapped to another dimension! Her paternal grandfather, cursed to be the Lich King, can't renew his aura as an undead being. Only the aura of a family member can restore his own, and little Tifanny's got just what he needs! • Collects Gold Digger Volume 3 #57-61. KEY SELLING POINTS: • At over 150 issues to date between its black-and-white and color runs, Gold Digger is one of the longest-running American manga in existence. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Gold Digger II Pocket Manga Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-0-9787725-3-6, $14.95) • Gold Digger II Pocket Manga Volume 2 (ISBN-13 978-0-9792723-0-1, $14.95) • Gold Digger II Pocket Manga Volume 9 (ISBN-13 978-0-9841107-2-8, $14.99) ISBN-13: 978-0-9841107-7-3 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Antarctic Press Writer: Fred Perry Artist: Fred Perry Size: 5 x 7.5 Page Count: 128 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Young Adult Ship Date: 05/15/2010 PRESIDENT EVIL: STIMULUS PACKAGE • Threat condition RED! Trillion-dollar deficits, machine gun-toting soccer moms, money-hungry contractors, and flesh-hungry super soldiers led by 200 years' worth of undead Presidents! Can we stop this new national nightmare? YES WE CAN! It's time to set aside our partisan differences and petty bickering and unite behind "Ba-rot" Obama, the one man that can bring hope to our troubled shores. When the outgoing administration's plan to shore up our depleted military's troop numbers goes awry, Washington D.C. becomes ground zero for all-you-can-eat action, destruction, and some change you can believe in! ISBN-13: 978-0-9841107-8-0 Price: $14.95 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Antarctic Press Writer: David Hutchison Artist: David Hutchison Size: 6.75 x 10.5 Page Count: 112 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Ship Date: 05/15/2010 A SECOND CHANCE AT SARAH • Johnny stares at his newborn son, a dying wife, and a demon's talisman and agrees to a macabre deal. Now he must relive a day from his teenage years before he met his wife. Can he uncover her secret past and prevent the selling of her soul in only 24 hours? ISBN-13: 978-1-934944-08-0 Price: $12.95 ($16.50 CAN) Publisher: Ape Entertainment Writer: Neil Druckmann Artist: Joysuke Wong Page Count: 94 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Ship Date: 02/15/2010 CELEBRITY ZOMBIE KILLER • The clueless young celebrities that rule Hollywood have a new adversary in town — ravenous cannibal zombies! Can our self-absorbed, dumbass celebutants dig down deep enough to emerge as heroes, or will the zombies win out?! • Rick Copp (TV's Teen Titans) has created a twisted, hilarious mash-up of MTV's The Hills meets 28 Days Later! • Fanboy fave, artist Sanford Green (Wonder Girl, Marvel Adventures Spider-Man), bring these hip comtemporary characters to life with his fluid style. ISBN-13: 978-1-934944-83-7 Price: $12.95 ($16.50 CAN) Publisher: Ape Entertainment Writer: Rick Copp Artist: Mikhail Drujic Size: 6.75 x 10.5 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Ship Date: 03/15/2010 KADE: ORIGINAL SUN Humberto Ramos Cover. • From a blade separating flesh to a warm embrace, Kade is unable to feel. An enigmatic warrior, Kade embarks on an adventure to remove the Dark Veil and the demon behind the darkness. • The Kade trade paperback collects issues #1-5, as well as behind the scenes imagery, a cover gallery, and commentary from series creator Sean O'Reilly. ISBN-13: 978-1-897548-62-2 Price: $14.95 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Arcana Studio Writer: Sean Patrick O'Reilly Artist: Allan Otero Size: 6.25 x 10.25 Page Count: 150 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Ship Date: 05/15/2010 KADE: RISING SUN • It's been over three hundred years since the death of Ezra, but the memory still haunts Kade. He has traveled the world searching for the demons that will bring closure to his past. On the hunt for the demons that plague our earth — and his soul — his quest has led him to the Land of the Rising Sun. He senses there's a demon, an oni, that he must banish...but there's another person he senses...is it the return of Ezra? Is it the beautiful assassin Shi? Who is this mysterious woman? SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Kade: Original Sun (ISBN-13 978-1-897548-62-2, $14.95) ISBN-13: 978-1-897548-64-6 Price: $14.95 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Arcana Studio Writer: Sean Patrick O'Reilly Artist: Christian Duce Size: 6.25 x 10.25 Page Count: 110 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Ship Date: 05/15/2010 KADE: SHIVA'S SUN Stjepan Sejic cover • Kade has been trying to come to grips with the death of Ezra. Re-focused, he sets out to redeem the mistake he made fifty years ago by hunting down the Seven Fallen. While tracking the first demon across Asia into India during their Golden Age, the sites, culture, and language is completely foreign to him, but he is all too familiar with the evil he's chasing! SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Kade: Original Sun (ISBN-13 978-1-897548-62-2, $14.95) ISBN-13: 978-1-897548-29-5 Price: $14.95 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Arcana Studio Writer: Sean Patrick O'Reilly Artist: Clint Hilinski Size: 6.25 x 10.25 Page Count: 128 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Ship Date: 05/15/2010 AN ELEGY FOR AMELIA JOHNSON Cover art by David Valeza. • In her 30 years on earth, Amelia Johnson has touched many lives with her compassion, intelligence, and spirit. Now, at the end of a year-long battle with cancer, she asks her two closest friends to take her final messages to the people who have touched her life the most. Henry Barrons is a cocky, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker whose demeanor hides deep insecurities. Jillian Webb is an acclaimed magazine writer with an inability to make long-term commitments. They set out across the country to fulfill Amelia's dying wish...and end up learning more about her — and themselves — than they ever imagined. KEY SELLING POINTS: • The debut graphic novel from writer Andrew Rostan and illustrator Dave Valeza. • A lush, beautiful, coming-of-age graphic novel in the tradition of Blankets, Elegy explores the effects of life, love, and death on the friendship of three best friends. ISBN-13: 978-1-932386-83-7 Price: $14.95 ($16.25 CAN) Publisher: Archaia Writer: Andrew Roslan Artist: Dave Valeza Size: 5.25 x 8.25 Page Count: 128 Format: Hardcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Young Adult Comparison Title: Blankets (ISBN-13 978-1-891830-43-3, $29.95) Genre: Romance Ship Date: 05/15/2010 MOUSE GUARD VOLUME 2: WINTER 1152 [BLACK & WHITE EDITION] Cover art by David Petersen. • In time for the holidays comes this limited-edition of Mouse Guard: Winter 1152, presenting the original size and format (12"x12") of David Petersen's black and white artwork for the second Eisner-Award-winning series, with incredible vellum overlays on select pages. • Limited to 1,000 numbered copies in a beautiful slipcased edition. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 spent several weeks on New York Times' bestseller list for hardcover graphic books. • Creator David Petersen is the 2007 winner of the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award. • "An example of what comics can achieve at its best and most accomplished." — Lee Newman, Broken Frontier SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Mouse Guard Volume 2: Winter 1152 (ISBN-13 978-1-932386-74-5, $24.95) • Mouse Guard Volume 1: Fall 1152 (ISBN-13 978-1-932386-57-8, $24.95) ISBN-13: 978-1-932386-81-3 Price: $149.95 ($187.50 CAN) Publisher: Archaia Writer: David Petersen Artist: David Petersen Size: 12 x 12 Page Count: 176 Format: Hardcover, Black & White Series: 2 volumes Recommended Age: Young Adult Other Works by Creators: Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game (ISBN-13 978-1-932386-88-2, $34.95) Genre: Fantasy Ship Date: 12/16/2009 ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES VOLUME 10: BEST OF THE SEVENTIES BOOK 2 • The '70s were a time for reflection, embracing the past while looking ahead to the future. As always, Archie and his friends were along for the ride, partaking of the best the decade had to offer. By popular demand, we're proud to present this second volume of classic Archie stories from the sensational Seventies! • This follow-up to the original Best of the Seventies features more of the best stories of the 1970s collected into one high-grade volume. Witness as Archie and his friends get involved in one hysterical situation after another, and enjoy the fads and fashions of the decade: social relevance! The ERA! Inflation! The Bicentennial! Disco! Seventies teen idols! It's all here and more, in one amazing book. All we can say is... have a nice day! SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Archie Americana Series Volume 4: Best Of The Seventies Book 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-879794-05-4, $9. 95) ISBN-13: 978-1-879794-49-8 Price: $11.95 ($14.99 CAN) Publisher: Archie Comics Writer: Various Artist: Various Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: All Ages Comparison Title: Archie Americana Series Volume 3: Best Of The Sixties Book 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-879794-02-3, $9.95), Archie Americana Series Volume 8: Best Of The Sixties Book 2 (ISBN-13 978-1-879794-31-3, $11.95), Archie Americana Series Volume 5: Best Of The Eighties Book 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-879794-06-1, $11.95) Ship Date: 05/19/2010 IGNITION CITY VOLUME 1 • Where did the space heroes go to die? From Warren Ellis, the writer who reinvented science fiction in comics in the alternate-world style of the award-winning Ministry Of Space and Aetheric Mechanics, comes a retropunk "future of the past" where spaceships still belched smoke and arguments were still settled with laser pistols. • Grounded space pilot Mary Raven has come to the interzone settlement in the middle of Ignition City, Earth's last spaceport, to recover the effects of her dead father... or so people think. Mary really wants to know how he died, and who did it? But, today might be her last day on Earth, trapped on the last spaceport where no-one cares about murder and the only real currency is fear. She has her dead father's raygun, and that's enough for space hero-turned-arms dealer Lightning Bowman to want her dead. But she also has her dead father's diary. And when she finds out something no-one else in the settlement knows... they'll want her dead for that, too! • Featuring the art of Aetheric Mechanics' Gianluca Pagliarani, this full-color volume collects all five issues of the sci-fi epic with a gorgeous cover gallery full of design sketches, ray-gun fights, and giant metal machines! ISBN-13: 978-1-59291-087-8 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Avatar Press Writer: Warren Ellis Artist: Gianluca Pagliarani Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 144 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Ship Date: 02/15/2010 IGNITION CITY VOLUME 1 LIMITED EDITION • Where did the space heroes go to die? From Warren Ellis, the writer who reinvented science fiction in comics in the alternate-world style of the award-winning Ministry Of Space and Aetheric Mechanics, comes a retropunk "future of the past" where spaceships still belched smoke and arguments were still settled with laser pistols. • Grounded space pilot Mary Raven has come to the interzone settlement in the middle of Ignition City, Earth's last spaceport, to recover the effects of her dead father... or so people think. Mary really wants to know how he died, and who did it? But, today might be her last day on Earth, trapped on the last spaceport where no-one cares about murder and the only real currency is fear. She has her dead father's raygun, and that's enough for space hero-turned-arms dealer Lightning Bowman to want her dead. But she also has her dead father's diary. And when she finds out something no-one else in the settlement knows... they'll want her dead for that, too! • Featuring the art of Aetheric Mechanics' Gianluca Pagliarani, this full-color volume collects all five issues of the sci-fi epic with a gorgeous cover gallery full of design sketches, ray-gun fights, and giant metal machines! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Limited to 2,000 copies, this hardcover edition of Ignition City features an exclusive cover by Gianluca Pagliarani. ISBN-13: 978-1-59291-088-5 Price: $27.99 ($34.99 CAN) Publisher: Avatar Press Writer: Warren Ellis Artist: Gianluca Pagliarani Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 144 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Ship Date: 02/15/2010 NO HERO • Warren Ellis and Juan Jose Ryp, the team behind the fan-favorite Black Summer, are revolutionizing masked heroes yet again in this blockbuster epic! • Dead heroes in the dirt. A killer capable of almost supernatural tortures. Five generations of the world's only superhuman group. A forty-year legacy of standing for the rights of freedom and safety. A young man obsessed with the need for street justice. How much do you want to be a superhuman? How badly does he want it? Bad enough to bring on the last days of an American legend? If he even gets to survive that long? Forty years ago, a group of superhumans emerged in San Francisco, guided by the man whose unique new drugs gave them their incredible powers. But the team is not the only thing that's advanced over the years, and there are no easy victories when their luck finally begins to run out... • This huge collection features all eight issues of the series, complete with a cover gallery under an all-new cover by Juan Jose Ryp. ISBN-13: 978-1-59291-084-7 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Avatar Press Writer: Warren Ellis Artist: Juan Jose Ryp Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 192 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Ship Date: 01/15/2010 NO HERO LIMITED EDITION • Warren Ellis and Juan Jose Ryp, the team behind the fan-favorite Black Summer, are revolutionizing masked heroes yet again in this blockbuster epic! • Dead heroes in the dirt. A killer capable of almost supernatural tortures. Five generations of the world's only superhuman group. A forty-year legacy of standing for the rights of freedom and safety. A young man obsessed with the need for street justice. How much do you want to be a superhuman? How badly does he want it? Bad enough to bring on the last days of an American legend? If he even gets to survive that long? Forty years ago, a group of superhumans emerged in San Francisco, guided by the man whose unique new drugs gave them their incredible powers. But the team is not the only thing that's advanced over the years, and there are no easy victories when their luck finally begins to run out... • This huge collection features all eight issues of the series, complete with a cover gallery under an all-new cover by Juan Jose Ryp. KEY SELLING POINTS: • This hardcover edition features an exclusive cover by series artist Ryp, and is limited to 2,000 copies. ISBN-13: 978-1-59291-085-4 Price: $27.99 ($34.99 CAN) Publisher: Avatar Press Writer: Warren Ellis Artist: Juan Jose Ryp Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 192 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Ship Date: 01/15/2010 CODE GEASS: KNIGHT VOLUME 1 • The Knight anthology series focuses on the male characters from Code Geass, and presents side stories by an eclectic group of manga artists. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Based on the hit anime Code Geass. ISBN-13: 978-1-60496-219-2 Price: $10.99 ($13.99 CAN) Publisher: Bandai Entertainment Writer: Various Artist: Various Artists Size: 5 x 7.5 Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Black & White Series: 5 volumes Frequency: Quarterly Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Science Fiction Ship Date: 5/19/2010 GUNDAM 00 2ND SEASON MANGA VOLUME 1 • Four years have passed since the final battle between Celestial Being and the UN Forces, but Setsuna and the Gundam Mesiters face a new adversary — the A-Laws! The battle to unite humanity continues! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Based on the Second Season of the hit anime series as seen on SyFy Channel's Ani-Monday Block! ISBN-13: 978-1-60496-236-9 Price: $10.99 ($12.99 CAN) Publisher: Bandai Entertainment Writer: Kozo Omori Size: 5 x 7.5 Page Count: 190 Format: Softcover, Black & White Series: 3 volumes Frequency: Quarterly Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Manga, Action/Adventure Ship Date: 04/21/2010 GURREN LAGANN MANGA VOLUME 5 Art for Vol. 4-Cover not Final. • An older Simon and Yoko lead Team Dai-Gurren as new conflicts arise to challenge humanity's claim to the surface! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Based on the hit anime which was brodcast nationally on SyFy Channel's Ani-Monday block! ISBN-13: 978-1-60496-232-1 Price: $10.99 ($13.99 CAN) Publisher: Bandai Entertainment Writer: Kotaro Mori Size: 5 x 7.5 Page Count: 190 Format: Softcover, Black & White Series: 8 volumes Frequency: Quarterly Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Manga, Action/Adventure Ship Date: 04/21/2010 LUCKY STAR MANGA VOLUME 5 Japanese Cover-Art Not Final! • Lucky Star's zany comic strips of "loose" stories will leave you giggling involuntarily. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Based on the hit anime series! ISBN-13: 978-1-60496-115-7 Price: $10.99 ($13.99 CAN) Publisher: Bandai Entertainment Writer: Kagami Yoshimizu Size: 5.75 x 8.25 Page Count: 150 Format: Softcover, Black & White Series: 5 volumes Frequency: Quarterly Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Humor Ship Date: 5/19/2010 ATLAS • After commanding the Titans in their war against the Olympians, Atlas was forced to hold up the heavens on his shoulders. His life was a tragic story of a lone God fighting boredom on Mount Olympus. However, monitoring the earth from above, Atlas watched Earth change and the emergence of super powered beings donning capes and tights. Growing restless and craving adventure, Atlas decides to take the world in his hands and become one of the Earth's newest heroes. However, learning the superhero game is not going to be easy for him as Atlas fights against one of the oldest superpowers in history! ISBN-13: 978-1-61623-931-2 Price: $9.99 ($12.50 CAN) Publisher: Bluewater Productions Writer: Dan Rafter Artist: Erik Thompson Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: All Ages Genre: Superheroes Ship Date: 05/15/2010 ROCK & ROLL COMICS: PINK FLOYD • All five issues of the Rock 'N' Roll Comics series The Pink Floyd Experience have been out of print and in demand for over fifteen years. As showcased in Pink Floyd's own official box CD set Shine On, the Floyd comics chronicle rock's most enigmatic, psychedelic warriors, from their early days with stoner icon Syd Barrett, through their split (and later reformation). With art by Marvel and DC star Ken Landgraf (Wolverine, Hawkman, Nightwing & Flamebird), this collection also includes updated material, bringing the saga up to 2010. ISBN-13: 978-1-61623-930-5 Price: $17.99 ($22.50 CAN) Publisher: Bluewater Productions Writer: Spike Steffenhagen, Jay Allen Sanford Artist: Ken Landgraf Page Count: 240 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Ship Date: 05/15/2010 ALIENS: MORE THAN HUMAN A group of wildcat planetary prospectors plant their flag on a distant new world, rich in land, resources . . .and the greatest archaeological discovery in history, an ancient complex of impossible proportions carved deep within the living rock, a mind-numbing labyrinth of passages, ramps, bridges, and galleries that seems to extend limitlessly. But as the exploration of the leviathan dead city proceeds deeper and deeper, the members of the team slowly begin to lose their grip on reality, and madness gives way to fear as the explorers begin to disappear. Something else lives within the necropolis, a faceless horror as deadly and merciless as space itself, a lethal terror that has waited centuries to awake — and destroy! Dark Horse Books heralds the return to graphic fiction of the heavyweight champion of modern science-fiction/horror, Aliens! Features the top-flight creative team of writer John Arcudi (The Mask, B.P.R.D., Doom Patrol), penciller Zach Howard (Shaun of the Dead, Outer Orbit), and inker Mark Irwin (X-Men: Age of Apocalypse, Batman, The Amazing Spider-Man). KEY SELLING POINTS: • Major release of new Aliens vs. Predator game for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 in 2010. • After thirty years of talking about it, it's finally been announced that original Alien director Ridley Scott will helm the new entry in the franchise, a prequel to the 1979 blockbuster! • Six value-priced Aliens Omnibus collections now available, reprinting the classic Dark Horse Aliens library. • Predator and Aliens vs. Predator titles also relaunched by Dark Horse, with omnibus collections currently available and new graphic novels scheduled for 2010. • Hugely popular franchise, spanning thirty years of film, games, toys, comics, and novels. ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-491-2 Price: $15.99 ($19.99 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: John Arcudi Artist: Zach Howard, Mark Irwin, Wes Dzioba Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: 14+ Comparison Title: Aliens Omnibus Volume 5 (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-991-8, $24.95), Aliens Omnibus Volume 2 (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-828-7, $24.95) Genre: Science Fiction Ship Date: 04/07/2010 Rights: World AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER — THE ART OF THE ANIMATED SERIES Since its debut in 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has been one of Nickelodeon's most talked about and highest-rated animated series. Offering an epic storyline, engaging characters, action, adventure, and a powerful message about the importance of hope in a world besieged by war, it is also beautifully executed, harmonizing Western influences with aesthetic inspiration drawn from a diverse array of cultures, including those of China, Japan, India, and the Inuit. An unprecedented look at the concept, design, and production art behind this smash-hit, award-winning series, Avatar: The Last Airbender —The Art of the Animated Series features hundreds of images, most of which Nickelodeon has never released to the public, and chronicles the show's development — from the very first sketch through to the series finale and beyond! With extensive commentary from series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. KEY SELLING POINTS: • The 2-hour finale episode premiered to 5.6 million viewers, and appeared on iTunes' Top Ten list of best-selling television episodes during that same week. • "The creators of this fresh and unique series struck cartoon gold. Coupled with fantastic story telling, fascinating characters, and some pretty incredible story arcs it's no wonder why this series has received such critical acclaim." —IGN MARKETING PLANS: • Reviews expected on all major comics and entertainment websites, including Boing Boing and Ain't It Cool News • Tie-in publicity with release of the upcoming M. Night Shyamalan film, The Last Airbender (July 2010 release date) • Promotion at comic, library, and book conventions • Promotion on publisher's MySpace and Facebook profiles • Promotion on publisher's website darkhorse.com (5.5+ million visits per year) ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-504-9 Price: $34.99 ($43.99 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino Artist: Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Various Size: 9 x 12 Page Count: 184 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: 8+ Comparison Title: The Art of Star Wars: The Clone Wars (ISBN-13 978-0-8118-6889-1, $50.00), The Lost Scrolls: Fire (Avatar: The Last Airbender) (ISBN-13 978-1-4169-1880-6, $4.99) Genre: Media Tie-In, Art Ship Date: 05/26/2010 Rights: World B.P.R.D. VOLUME 12: WAR ON FROGS The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense's ongoing war against the frog monsters explodes in five short stories set before Roger's death in B.P.R.D.: The Black Flame. KEY SELLING POINTS: • The covers of all new volumes of B.P.R.D. include the line "From the pages of Hellboy" above the title. • Series writer John Arcudi and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola join up with an incredible team of artists: John Severin (Two-Fisted Tales), Karl Moline (Fray, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Peter Snejbjerg (Starman, The Books of Magic), Herb Trimpe (The Incredible Hulk), and multiple Eisner Award-winning series artist Guy Davis. MARKETING PLANS • $5,000 marketing and promotion budget Heavy inclusion in PR campaign spanning across multiple websites and print magazines highlighting the secondary characters of the Hellboy universe. • Reviews expected on all comics and entertainment websites • Features expected in Wizard, Publishers Weekly, AOL's ComicsAlliance, The Times Online (UK), and more • Promotion at comic, library, and book conventions • Promotion on publisher's MySpace and Facebook profiles • Promotion on publisher's website, darkhorse.com (5.5+ million visits per year) • Promotion on author website ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-480-6 Price: $17.99 ($22.50 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: John Arcudi, Mike Mignola Artist: Guy Davis, Karl Moline, Peter Snejbjerg, Others Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 144 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: 16+ Comparison Title: B.P.R.D. Volume 11: The Black Goddess (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-411-0, $17.95), B.P.R.D. Volume 10: The Warning (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-304-5, $17.95) Genre: Horror Ship Date: 05/12/2010 Rights: World GIANT SIZE LITTLE LULU VOLUME 1 John Stanley and Irving Tripp's long run on Little Lulu is a milestone in American comics, as hilarious to grownups as it is to their children. With Stanley's popularity at an all-time high, Dark Horse is proud to take you back to the beginning of this legendary run. Collecting some of the earliest, out-of-print volumes of Dark Horse's acclaimed reprint series, this massive 640-page omnibus contains the first fourteen issues Little Lulu appeared in — featuring Lulu Moppet and her friends in all sorts of clever schemes and silly situations. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Priced at only $24.99 and containing fourteen comic books worth of material, this is the most affordable way to build a library of John Stanley's masterpiece! Marketing Plans: • Reviews on all comics websites • Promotion at comic, library, and book conventions • Promotion on publisher's MySpace and Facebook profiles • Promotion on publisher's website, darkhorse.com (5.5+ million visits per year) • Promotion on Harvey website SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Little Lulu: The Big Dipper Club and Other Stories (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-420-2, $14.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-502-5 Price: $24.99 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: John Stanley Artist: John Stanley, Irving Tripp Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 640 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: All Ages Comparison Title: Harvey Comics Classics Volume 1: Casper (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-781-5, $19.95) Genre: Humor Ship Date: 04/28/2010 Rights: World HELLSING VOLUME 10 One of the best things about Kohta Hirano's sexy apocalypse of warring vampires, Nazis, Catholics, werewolves, and Australian mercenaries is that all the way up to, and possibly through this final volume, we don't know who's going to win. The streets of London are awash in blood, a zeppelin descends à la Hindenburg, and six of our favorite characters are locked in face-off fights. It's possible that no one will come away from this crescendo "alive." Of course, we're not sure who's alive or undead at this point. But what's most certain is that London needs babies, because there isn't a civilian soul left alive in this battle to the undeath. Alas, Hellsing, we knew you well. KEY SELLING POINTS: • There are well over half a million copies of the Dark Horse Hellsing series in print! • All volumes of the Dark Horse version of Hellsing are published in the original Japanese format. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Hellsing Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-056-4, $13.95) • Hellsing Volume 9 (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-157-7, $13.95) ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-498-1 Price: $13.99 ($17.50 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Kohta Hirano Artist: Kohta Hirano Size: 5 x 7 Page Count: 192 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: 14+ Genre: Manga, Horror Ship Date: 5/1/2010 Rights: Canada, United Kingdom, United States MADE WITH 90% RECYCLED ART: A COLLECTION OF BASIC INSTRUCTIONS VOLUME 2 Comic and cartoonist Scott Meyer is back with yet another book of bad advice wrapped in good intentions. Learn such important skills as How to Talk to a New Parent, How to Engage in Prefight Smack Talk, How to Complain about Work, How to Properly Perform a High Five, and more! A former stand-up comedian, Meyer channels his extensive and varied wit into four panels of side-splitting culture commentary every other day or so and posts them to his website, basicinstructions.net. Dark Horse's second collection of those Basic Instructions, Made with 90% Recycled Art, will likely spend some time on the copy machine before certain pages find themselves on cubicle walls worldwide. KEY SELLING POINTS: • 10,000 website readers every day! ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-505-6 Price: $10.99 ($13.99 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Scott Meyer Artist: Scott Meyer Size: 7 x 7 Page Count: 120 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: 16+ Comparison Title: Help Is on the Way: A Collection of Basic Instructions (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-995-6, $9.95), Nothing Nice To Say (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-150-8, $9.95) Genre: Humor Ship Date: 5/1/2010 Rights: World OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 35 Ever since a cosmic phone call led five literal young goddesses — Belldandy, Urd, Skuld and, like occasional vowels, Peorth and Lind — to live in college student Keiichi's residence, his personal life has been turned upside-down, sideways, and sometimes even into strange dimensions! Keiichi knows something is strange when his brutish seniors give him a "gift" of a vintage camera to repair — but only learns how strange when he and Belldandy search out the identity of the beautiful girl whose picture they find inside... a picture taken more than forty years ago! Plus your fan art, letters, and special bonus commentary by the creator. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Winner of the 2009 Kodansha Award for Best General Manga! • Oh My Goddess! is the longest-running manga series in America! • "Oh My Goddess! is an eternally charming manga series with magical humor and a big heart." — Active Anime • "The art is full of action and humor. An essential read." —School Library Journal ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-509-4 Price: $10.99 ($13.99 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Kosuke Fujishima Artist: Kosuke Fujishima Size: 5.25 x 7.25 Page Count: 160 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: 10+ Comparison Title: Oh My Goddess! Volume 34 (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-448-6, $10.99) Genre: Manga Ship Date: 04/21/2010 Rights: Canada, United Kingdom, United States PREDATOR: PREY TO THE HEAVENS The world's attention is focused painfully on a brutal third-world civil war, a merciless sectarian conflict sparing neither soldier nor civilian, grandmother nor child. But amidst the terror and carnage, where great nations and powerful interests jockey for position and advantage, another blood feud rages in the shadows, one no more humane, but decidedly less human. Two warring tribes from the stars have chosen Earth's killing fields as their arena, with each clan sworn to eradicate the other — and all who stand between them! Each is the other's prey, each the other's Predator. The hunt resumes as Dark Horse Books unleashes Predator once again into the graphic-fiction jungle. Features the creative team of writer John Arcudi (Aliens, B.P.R.D., Doom Patrol) and artist Javier Saltares (Aliens vs. Predator, Ghost Rider). KEY SELLING POINTS: • Director Robert Rodriguez (Sin City, Grindhouse) is reportedly writing and overseeing a brand-new Predator film! • Major release of new Aliens vs. Predator game for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 in 2010. • Four value-priced Predator Omnibus collections now available, reprinting the classic Dark Horse Predator library. Marketing Plans: • $5,000 marketing and promotion budget • Reviews expected on all major comics and entertainment websites • Promotion at comic, library, and book conventions • Promotion on publisher's MySpace and Facebook profiles • Promotion on publisher's website, darkhorse.com (5.5+ million visits per year) • Possible tie-in with new Robert Rodriguez Predator film ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-492-9 Price: $15.99 ($19.99 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: John Arcudi Artist: Javier Saltares, Wes Dzioba Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: 14+ Comparison Title: Predator Omnibus Volume 2 (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-733-4, $24.95) Genre: Science Fiction Ship Date: 05/12/2010 Rights: World STAR WARS: INVASION VOLUME 1 — REFUGEES Twenty-five years after the Battle of Yavin, Luke Skywalker and the galaxy are facing their first major threat since the Sith were defeated: an invasion of hostile warriors from another galaxy — the Yuuzhan Vong! The peaceful planet of Artorias is in the path of the alien armada. Finn Galfridian, his spunky sister Kaye, and their parents find themselves separated and fighting for their lives when the surprise invasion occurs. But their ordeal is just beginning... KEY SELLING POINTS: • This new series ties in to — and fits between — the nineteen novels of Del Rey's New Jedi Order series. • Features some of the first visual representations of this turbulent era of the Star Wars saga, including Han and Leia's Jedi children! ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-479-0 Price: $18.99 ($23.99 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Tom Taylor Artist: Colin Wilson, Wes Dzioba, Jo Chen Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 144 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: 12+ Comparison Title: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Volume 8 — Destroyer (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-419-6, $17.99), Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Volume 1: Commencement (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-640-5, $18.95) Genre: Science Fiction Ship Date: 05/05/2010 Rights: Worldwide except Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC VOLUME 1 — THREAT OF PEACE Offering an exclusive first look at the era of Star Wars: The Old Republic, written by one of the writers behind LucasArts and BioWare's wildly anticipated massive multiplayer online game, Threat of Peace unveils a galaxy on the brink of destruction three hundred years after the events of Knights of the Old Republic! For decades, the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire have been at war — the Sith have gained control of the Outer Rim, but their efforts to penetrate the Core Worlds have so far been thwarted. Now, representatives from both sides attempt to negotiate a peace treaty — but deception by the Sith puts the Jedi in an unfortunate position. The release of The Old Republic promises to be a Star Wars event of the highest order, a game-changing moment that will mobilize legions of fans to explore a never-before-seen piece of the Star Wars mythology. The story in this volume reveals the era for the first time, and is followed by bonus behind-the-scenes content found nowhere else! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Star Wars: The Old Republic Volume 1 —Threat of Peace includes critical events prior to LucasArts and BioWare's soon-to-be-released massive multiplayer online game! • Star Wars: The Old Republic Volume 1 is written by one of the writers behind the game. ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-404-2 Price: $15.99 ($19.99 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Rob Chestney Artist: Alex Sanchez, Michael Atiyeh, Christopher Scalf Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: 12+ Comparison Title: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Volume 8 — Destroyer (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-419-6, $17.99), Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Volume 1: Commencement (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-640-5, $18.95) Genre: Science Fiction Ship Date: 04/21/2010 Rights: Worldwide except Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom SUPERSIZED: STRANGE TALES FROM A FAST-FOOD CULTURE Do you dare find out what's happening behind the counters of your neighborhood fast- food joint? Then grab a bucket and dive into one of the creepiest graphic novels of the year! Supersized: Strange Tales from a Fast-Food Culture is an entertaining — and at times gut-wrenching — series of stories focusing on America's ubiquitous and potentially destructive fast-food culture. A perfect companion to Super Size Me, the graphic novel will bridge the gaps between humor, fact, and heart, while peering behind the scenes of the fast food world. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Written by Morgan Spurlock with writer Jeremy Barlow and drawn by a variety of creators, Supersized: Strange Tales from a Fast-Food Culture is an original graphic-novel companion to the Academy Award-nominated movie and expands on some of the bizarre stories not featured in the original film. • The creative brain trust behind The Simpsons chose Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me, 30 Days, Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden?) to direct The Simpsons' twentieth- anniversary documentary. Marketing Plans: • $5,000 marketing and promotion budget • Announced at SDCC '09 with feature on front page of the Hollywood Reporter • Features expected in Los Angeles Times, NPR, Publishers Weekly, Ain't It Cool News, Boing Boing, and other national PR • Reviews expected in all trade publications and comics websites • Promotion at comic and book conventions • Promotion on publisher's MySpace and Facebook profiles • Promotion on publisher's website, darkhorse.com (5.5+ million visits per year) • Promotion on Morgan Spurlock's website ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-511-7 Price: $12.99 ($16.50 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Morgan Spurlock, Jeremy Barlow Artist: Various Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 88 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: 14+ Comparison Title: Fast Food Nation (ISBN-13 978-0-06-083858-4, $14.99), Don't Eat This Book: Fast Food and the Supersizing of America (ISBN-13 978-0-425-21023-9, $14.00) Genre: Humor, Nonfiction Ship Date: 04/28/2010 Rights: World THE BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH CONAN ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 Nearly forty years have passed since Barry Windsor-Smith began his historical run on Conan the Barbarian — never had anyone conveyed Conan's gigantic melancholies and great mirth in a more masterful way. Barry Windsor-Smith became the standard by which all other Conan comic-book artists have since been measured. In order to commemorate Barry Windsor-Smith's lasting legacy and honor one of the most influential Conan artists of all time, Dark Horse presents The Barry Windsor-Smith Conan Archives Volume 2. This, the second of two handsome hardcovers, collects the final half of Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith's collaboration on Conan the Barbarian and includes such classic tales as "Red Nails" and "The Frost-Giant's Daughter"! Featuring the updated colors from Dark Horse's Chronicles line, this book is a can't miss for new and old readers alike! KEY SELLING POINTS: • This volume reprints the second half of Barry Windsor-Smith's run on Conan the Barbarian and includes his adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "Red Nails"! • The two archives collect all of the historic and influential Conan the Barbarian comics drawn by Barry Windsor-Smith! SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • The Barry Windsor-Smith Conan Archives Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-441-7, $49.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-506-3 Price: $49.99 ($62.50 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Roy Thomas Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 288 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: 16+ Comparison Title: Robert E. Howard Chronicles Slipcase Set (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-407-3, $54.85) Genre: Fantasy, Action/Adventure Ship Date: 5/1/2010 Rights: World THE HARVEY COMICS TREASURY VOLUME 1 Here comes Casper the Friendly Ghost, starring in the first of the new Harvey Comics Treasury compendiums! Following on the heels of Dark Horse's fabulously successful five-volume Harvey Comics Classics comes this new series of books, each containing two-hundred pages of stunning, full-color reprints from Harvey's golden years! Since the 1950s, the famous Harvey Comics family of cartoon stars has charmed and delighted children and grownups alike. And no wonder: Harvey employed some of the best writers and artists in the business, and their work has an enduring quality that has turned these timeless tales into true classics! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Harvey comic books, cartoons, and television shows have touched millions and truly helped define the word classic while remaining popular. • Look for a big push on all things Harvey as we enter the sixtieth anniversary year of Harvey Comics! • Now you can enjoy Casper and his friends such as Wendy the Good Little Witch, Spooky the Tuff Little Ghost, and Baby Huey the Baby Giant in some of their finest tales for the first time in over thirty years! Marketing Plans: • Reviews on all comics websites • Promotion at comic, library, and book conventions • Promotion on publisher's MySpace and Facebook profiles • Promotion on publisher's website, darkhorse.com (5.5+ million visits per year) • Promotion on Harvey website ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-508-7 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Larz Bourne, Izzy Klein, Others Artist: Warren Kremer, Dave Tendlar, Martin Taras, Howard Post, Steve Muffatti Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: All Ages Comparison Title: Harvey Comics Classics Volume 1: Casper (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-781-5, $19.95), Little Lulu: The Big Dipper Club and Other Stories (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-420-2, $14.99) Genre: Humor Ship Date: 05/12/2010 Rights: World THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN VOLUME 7 In The Savage Sword of Conan Volume 7, Conan faces brigands, magicians, gigantic, mutated creatures, nameless, hideous demons, and a tenacious new foe — the disfigured, metal-clad Captain Sharaq. Some of Conan's most unusual and exciting adventures are reprinted here, including "The Colossus of Shem," "Demons of the Firelight — Parts 1 and 2," "The Cave Dwellers," and others. These vicious tales are scripted by Michael Fleisher, Chris Claremont, and Bruce Jones, and drawn by some of Savage Sword's finest artistic contributors, like John Buscema, Ernie Chan, Alfredo Alcala, Val Mayerik, and Joe Chiodo! KEY SELLING POINTS: • The Dark Horse Savage Sword of Conan reprint series has proven to be giant-sized, with over 90,000 copies sold! • This volume, which collects The Savage Sword of Conan #72 to #84, also includes Conan covers, frontispieces, and pin-ups from each issue. • For the first time, these classic stories are being collected in a series of omnibus-style books, with over five-hundred pages of sword-and-sorcery adventure in each volume — for the complete Conan collector! SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • The Savage Sword of Conan Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-838-6, $17.95) • The Savage Sword Of Conan Volume 6 (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-375-5, $19.95) ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-510-0 Price: $17.99 ($22.50 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Chris Claremont, Michael Fleisher, Bruce Jones Artist: John Buscema, Ernie Chan, Alfredo Alcala, Others Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 560 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: 16+ Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Ship Date: 04/21/2010 Rights: World THE TALE OF ONE BAD RAT (2ND EDITION) Helen Potter lived a happy life until she got lost in a nightmare of sexual abuse. Now she's on a journey... a journey which takes her through urban and rural England along the same path that another Potter, Beatrix Potter, once took. Across the decades, two lives touch, and Helen discovers that the strength of two is far greater than one. Bryan Talbot constructs a very special story in The Tale of One Bad Rat, which immediately endears the reader. The victim of child sexual abuse, Helen Potter becomes the armored knight before her own personal demons in this story of heroism and courage. KEY SELLING POINTS: • This deluxe hardcover edition features a new foreword by Neil Gaiman, updated background material, plus entirely new color separations that better highlight the dazzling artwork of this acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning graphic novel. • Talbot's previous graphic novel, the ambitious Alice in Sunderland, won international acclaim, cementing Talbot's reputation as one of the world's most important graphic novelists. • "(Helen's) ultimate triumph is genuinely inspirational. This graphic novel has the potential to affect a large audience, notably including counselors and others who work with abuse survivors." —Booklist • "Thoroughly excellent." — Alan Moore Marketing Plans: • Features expected in Publishers Weekly, Ain't It Cool News, Boing Boing, and other national PR • Reviews expected in all trade publications, weeklies, and comics websites • Promotion at comic, library, and book conventions • Promotion on publisher's MySpace and Facebook profiles • Promotion on publisher's website, darkhorse.com (5.5+ million visits per year) ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-493-6 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Bryan Talbot Artist: Bryan Talbot Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 136 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: 16+ Comparison Title: Alice In Sunderland (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-673-3, $29.95) Genre: Graphic Novel/Literature Ship Date: 04/14/2010 Rights: World WITCHFINDER: IN THE SERVICE OF ANGELS Mike Mignola teams up with artist Ben Stenbeck (B.P.R.D.: The Ectoplasmic Man) for a look into one of the Hellboy universe's greatest enigmas: nineteenth-century occult investigator Edward Grey! In one of Grey's first cases as an agent of the queen, he goes from the sparkling echelons of Victorian London to its dark underbelly, facing occult conspiracies, a rampaging monster, and the city's most infamous secret society: the Heliopic Brotherhood of Ra. KEY SELLING POINTS: • This volume also includes "Witchfinder: Murderous Intent," from MySpace Dark Horse Presents #16, by Mignola and Stenbeck, and "Henry Hood: The Burial of Katharine Baker," from Hellboy: The Wild Hunt, by Solomon Kane writer Scott Allie and Abe Sapien: The Haunted Boy artist Patric Reynolds! • The covers of all new volumes of Witchfinder include the line "From the pages of Hellboy" above the title. ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-483-7 Price: $17.99 ($22.50 CAN) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Mike Mignola Artist: Ben Stenbeck, Dave Stewart Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 152 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: 16+ Comparison Title: Hellboy Volume 1: Seed of Destruction NEW EDITION! (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-094-6, $17.95), Hellboy Volume 8: Darkness Calls (ISBN-13 978-1-59307-896-6, $19.95) Genre: Horror Ship Date: 04/21/2010 Rights: World ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE VOLUME 2 (YAOI NOVEL) • Now reunited after an eight-year separation, Junya Sawa, a young bank executive, and Uzuki Kobayakawa, heir to a yakuza gang leader, have resumed their relationship in Tokyo. After betraying Uzuki's trust when they were teenagers, Junya swears never to make the same mistake again. Unknown to them both, shadowy forces are at work in the Koryu Alliance, the yakuza gang run by Uzuki's father. When Junya is kidnapped, will Uzuki be able to save him? KEY SELLING POINTS: • In-community advertising campaign on Junemanga.com features online title complete with creator profiles, preview pages, editor's blog, email blasts, forums, and giveaways. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • All You Need Is Love Volume 1 (Yaoi novel) (ISBN-13 978-1-56970-610-7, $8.95) ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-611-4 Price: $8.95 ($11.50 CAN) Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: Juné Writer: Jinko Fuyuno Artist: Noboru Takatsuki Size: 5 x 7.5 Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Black & White Series: 2 volumes Frequency: Semi-Annual Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Manga Ship Date: 05/12/2010 Rights: Canada, United States COLD FEVER (YAOI NOVEL) • Toru lost most of his memory in an accident, and can't remember anything that happened from the past six years. He feels as if he is a different person now, and he hates “the other guy” — the person he was six years ago. Miserable and emotionally drained, Toru is trying not to live in the shadow of his past... to move on with his new life... but, the harder he tries, he finds himself being pulled in by Fujishima. KEY SELLING POINTS: • The sequel to Cold Sleep and Cold Light. • Reviews will be featured on fan-endorsed websites such as mania.com and ActiveAnime.com, as well as in-depth coverage on yaoi fan sites such as Boys Next Door, Otaku USA, and kuri-ousity.com. • In-community advertising campaign on Junemanga.com features online title complete with creator profiles, preview pages, editor's blog, email blasts, forums, and giveaways. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Cold Sleep (Yaoi Novel) (ISBN-13 978-1-56970-887-3, $8.95) • Cold Light (Yaoi Novel) (ISBN-13 978-1-56970-138-6, $8.95) ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-139-3 Price: $8.95 ($11.50 CAN) Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Writer: Narise Konohara Artist: Nanao Saikawa Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Young Adult Other Works by Creators: The Man Who Doesn't Take Off His Clothes Volume 1 (Yaoi Novel) (ISBN-13 978-1-56970-877-4, $8.95) Genre: Romance Ship Date: 05/26/2010 Rights: Canada, United States HONEY/CHOCOLATE (YAOI) • Asada's life is right on track. He is a gifted athlete on Kanan University's basketball team, and his lover Tetsuo-sempai is very cool... but a little stupid. Who cares about stupid if you're cool, right? Asada is completely content with his daily life until Tetsuo reveals his animalistic impulses and puts the moves on another! KEY SELLING POINTS: • This is a spin-off of Okuda's previous release, The Object of My Affection. • In-community advertising campaign on Junemanga.com features online title complete with creator profiles, preview pages, editor's blog, email blasts, forums, and giveaways. ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-037-2 Price: $12.95 ($16.50 CAN) Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: June Writer: Nanao Okuda Artist: Nanao Okuda Size: 6 x 8.5 Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Other Works by Creators: The Object Of My Affection (Yaoi) (ISBN-13 978-1-56970-034-1, $12.95), J-Boys By Biblos (Yaoi) (ISBN-13 978-1-56970-875-0, $16.95) Ship Date: 05/26/2010 WHEN THE HEAVEN SMILE (YAOI) • Takagi, a rather cute and innocent guy, is best friends and class mates with Kumoi, a tall, intellectual guy. One day, Takagi is stunned to find a pencil sketch of a man between Kumoi's notebook pages that resembles his older brother... who passed away six years ago! Could Kumoi have possibly known his brother...? KEY SELLING POINTS: • Reviews on fan-endorsed websites such as mania.com and ActiveAnime.com, as well as in-depth coverage on yaoi fan sites such as Boys Next Door, Otaku USA, and kuri-ousity.com. • In-community advertising campaign on Junemanga.com features online title complete with creator profiles, preview pages, editor's blog, email blasts, forums, and giveaways. ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-052-5 Price: $12.95 ($16.50 CAN) Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Writer: Aki Senoo Artist: Aki Senoo Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Young Adult Comparison Title: Duetto (Yaoi) (ISBN-13 978-1-56970-764-7, $12.95) Genre: Manga Ship Date: 05/26/2010 Rights: Worldwide except Japan YASHAKIDEN: THE DEMON PRINCESS VOLUME 2 (NOVEL) • A vicious vampire gang four thousand years in the making has awakened from its slumber in order to seize control of Demon City Shinjuku. Princess, Kikiou, Ryuuki, and Shuuran are as persistent as they are merciless, especially when the target of their attacks is Setsura Aki. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Acclaimed Japanese horror writer, Hideyuki Kikuchi, takes the best-selling series, Yashakiden: The Demon Princess, to another level in this exciting second volume! • Yashakiden: The Demon Princess is based in the same universe as the popular Wicked City animated series, and is spun out of the Demon City Shinjuku world. • In-community advertising campaign on digitalmanga.com features online title complete with creator profiles, preview pages, editor's blog, email blasts, forums, and giveaways. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Yashakiden: The Demon Princess Volume 1 (Novel) (ISBN-13 978-1-56970-145-4, $13.95) ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-146-1 Price: $13.95 ($17.50 CAN) Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Writer: Hideyuki Kikuchi Artist: Jun Suemi Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Black & White Series: 2 volumes Frequency: Semi-Annual Recommended Age: Young Adult Comparison Title: Hideyuki Kikuchi's Vampire Hunter D Manga Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-56970-827-9, $12.95), Vampire Hunter D Volume 3: Demon Deathchase (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-031-0, $8.95) Genre: Horror Ship Date: 05/26/2010 Rights: Worldwide except Japan YOUR LOVE SICKNESS (YAOI) • The Shrine Inari is protected by two divine-being foxes — Unka and Aura. Unka, a red fox, is the serious one and born into a lower social class. Aura, pure-bred white fox, is the reckless and irresponsible one. Can opposites attract? ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-183-6 Price: $12.95 ($16.50 CAN) Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing Imprint: June Writer: Hayate Kuku Artist: Hayate Kuku Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Comparison Title: Cute Beast (Yaoi) (ISBN-13 978-1-56970-773-9, $12.95) Genre: Manga Ship Date: 05/12/2010 Rights: Canada, United States ARMY OF DARKNESS: ARMY OF LIGHT TPB Cover art by Scott Cohn. • Continuing the all-new adventures of Ash, the hero from Army of Darkness! Ashley J. Williams goes to Europe! See what happens when America's most beloved Chosen One travels across the pond and explores the legends and mysteries of Chosen One's past, including a certain ripper in old London town! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Based on Sam (Spider-Man) Raimi's classic Evil Dead horror trilogy starring cult favorite actor and author Bruce Campbell. • Winner of the 2006 Spike TV Scream Award for "Best Screen-to-Comic Adaptation," and nominated for a 2007 Spike TV Scream Award. ISBN-13: 978-1-60690-127-4 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writer: Mike Raicht Artist: Scott Cohn Size: 6.25 x 10.25 Page Count: 104 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Horror Ship Date: 05/01/2010 RED SONJA VOLUME 9: QUEEN SONJA HC Cover art by Lucio Parrillo. • "Know also, 'O prince, that in the self-same days that the Cimmerian did stalk the Hyborian Kingdoms, one of the few swords worthy to cross with his was that of Red Sonja, warrior-woman out of majestic Hyrkania. Forced to flee her homeland because she spurned the advances of a king and slew him instead, she rode west across the Turanian Steppes and into the shadows mists of legendary." —The Nemedian Chronicles • This ninth volume in the epic saga of Red Sonja by writer Joshua Ortega and artist Mel Rubi features a complete cover gallery. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Red Sonja was inspired by Robert E. Howard, the forefather of sword-and-sorcery and creator of Conan and Kull. ISBN-13: 978-1-60690-111-3 Price: $24.99 ($31.99 CAN) Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writer: Joshua Ortega Artist: Mel Rubi Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 168 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Fantasy Ship Date: 05/01/2010 THE BOYS VOLUME 6 SC Cover art by Darick Robertson. • The sixth Dynamite collection of Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's The Boys is here, complete with a cover gallery. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Garth (Preacher) Ennis and Darick (Transmetropolitan) Robertson's The Boys was nominated for two 2007 Spike TV Scream Awards. ISBN-13: 978-1-60690-125-0 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writer: Garth Ennis Artist: Darick Robertson, John McCrea Size: 10 x 6.5 Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Full Color Series: 6 volumes Recommended Age: Adults Only (18+) Genre: Superheroes Ship Date: 05/01/2010 ARCANE LEGION • There is no more powerful force on Earth than a legion of Roman heavy infantry... that is, until mysterious sorcery unleashes the infernal Arcane Legions upon the world. Now, ancient Roman, Egyptian, and Japanese gods and monsters of nightmare, alongside valiant human warriors from every corner of the globe, battle in the war of Armageddon. The cradle of civilization may well be its coffin as these unimaginable armies clash for the right of ruling a graveyard! • Based on the exciting, new game from Wells Expeditions, this fantastic trade paperback collection of Arcane Legion is written by Tom Waltz (Children of the Grave) and illustrated by Ricardo Sanchez Arreola (Gene Simmons' House of Horrors). ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-653-8 Price: $17.99 ($22.50 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Tom Waltz Artist: Ricardo Sanchez Arre Size: 6.5 x 10.25 Page Count: 104 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Other Works by Creators: Children Of The Grave (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-166-3, $19.99), Gene Simmons House of Horrors TPB (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-209-7, $27.99) Genre: Fantasy, Action/Adventure Ship Date: 05/15/2010 ARCHIE: THE BEST OF DAN DECARLO VOLUME 1 • Dan DeCarlo was the dean of Archie artists. Aside from Bob Montana, no single artist is more associated with the teenagers of Riverdale High. Beginning his career at Archie in the mid 1950s, DeCarlo soon became the main artist on Betty and Veronica, and drew every character at one time or another in his nearly 50-year career with Archie. Dan DeCarlo was also the first artist ever to draw Josie and Sabrina, establishing the visual looks of these two long-running and fondly remembered characters. • Reproduced from the original art to ensure the highest possible quality reproduction, the stories in this collection are from what is generally regarded as one of DeCarlo's best periods — the mid 1950s to the early 1970s. Each story was handpicked by DeCarlo connoisseurs' and has been re-colored to match the flavor of how it was originally published. ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-654-5 Price: $24.99 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Various Artist: Dan DeCarlo Size: 6.5 x 10.25 Page Count: 152 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: All Ages Comparison Title: Dan DeCarlo's Jetta (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-646-0, $21.99) Genre: Art/Popular Culture Ship Date: 05/15/2010 BEST OF DICK TRACY VOLUME 1 • Fan-favorite stories and characters are featured in this brand-new Best of Dick Tracy collection! Ride the edge of your seat as bullets, battles, and bad guys show creator Chester Gould on the top of his game. ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-671-2 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Chester Gould Artist: Chester Gould Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 128 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: All Ages Comparison Title: Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-036-9, $29.99), Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 2 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-037-6, $29.99) Genre: Comic Strip Collections Ship Date: 05/15/2010 BEYOND THE WALL • It's the third century A.D. and the tentacles of the Roman Empire have entwined the British Isles. Marcus Malleoulus, veteran of countless military campaigns, has been betrayed by the whim of a tyrant. Now, banished beyond Hadrian's Wall, he faces untold dangers as he fights his way back... determined to survive until revenge is his! ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-656-9 Price: $17.99 ($22.50 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Matt Venne Artist: Gordon Purcell Size: 6.5 x 10.25 Page Count: 104 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Action/Adventure Ship Date: 05/15/2010 CLASSIC G.I. JOE VOLUME 8 • The adventures of America's elite soldiers continue in issues #7180 of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero! • Completely remastered and collected into trade paperback for the first time! KEY SELLING POINTS: SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Classic G.I. Joe Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-345-2, $19.99) • Classic G.I. Joe Volume 2 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-379-7, $19.99) • Classic G.I. Joe Volume 7 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-598-2, $24.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-655-2 Price: $24.99 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Larry Hama Artist: Ron Wagner, Randy Emberlin, Marshall Rogers, Fred Fredericks, Rod Whigham Size: 6.5 x 10.25 Page Count: 256 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Movie/TV-Related Ship Date: 05/15/2010 DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS OMNIBUS • Featuring work from some of the most pominent names in comics including Dave Gibbons and Grant Morrison, follow along as the Doctor plays out his classic tales, all featuring state-of-the-art coloring by Charlie Kirchoff. Stories collected include "City of the Damned," "Dreamers of Death," "Iron Legion," "Spider-god," "Changes," and more! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Doctor Who has been a television icon for more than 40 years. • The Sci-Fi Channel is currently broadcasting the latest adventures of Doctor Who. ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-622-4 Price: $24.99 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Pat Mills, John Wagner, Grant Morrison, Steve Moore, Steve Parkhouse Artist: Dave Gibbons, John Ridgway, Paul Neary Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 356 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Comparison Title: Doctor Who Classics Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-189-2, $19.99), Doctor Who Classics Volume 2 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-289-9, $19.99), Doctor Who Classics Volume 3 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-425-1, $19.99) Genre: Movie/TV-Related Ship Date: 05/15/2010 FAMILY CIRCUS LIBRARY VOLUME 2 • The Family Circus is growing! Dad, Mom, Billy, Dolly, and Jeffy are about to welcome a new member to their ranks — PJ! On August 1, 1962, PJ was born and the circle was complete. • Book Two of The Family Circus Library contains over 600 daily comics, and more than 100 Sunday strips, each one showcasing Bil Keane's sharp eye for details as he presents a comical and endearing portrait of family life, one that every parent can relate to. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Bil Keane's phenomenally popular comic strip, still running strong in 1,500 newspapers every day, is one of the most beloved comic strips of all time. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Family Circus Library Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-548-7, $39.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-657-6 Price: $39.99 ($49.99 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Bil Keane Artist: Bil Keane Size: 11 x 7.5 Page Count: 336 Format: Hardcover, Partial Color Recommended Age: All Ages Comparison Title: Bloom County Complete Library Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-531-9, $39.99) Genre: Comic Strip Collections Ship Date: 05/15/2010 G.I. JOE: DISAVOWED VOLUME 1 • The lost missions of America's elite fighting force are dug up, dusted off, and collected for the betterment of Homeland Security! Volume 1 of Disavowed sees the JOES REINSTATED, and then Duke is OUT FOR BLUDD! Don't miss these tales that the brass doesn't want you to see! ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-658-3 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Josh Blaylock Artist: Steve Kurth, John Larter, Eric Wolfe Hanson Size: 6.5 x 10.25 Page Count: 142 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Comparison Title: Classic G.I. Joe Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-345-2, $19.99), G.I. JOE: Origins Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-497-8, $19.99) Genre: Movie/TV-Related Ship Date: 05/15/2010 MAGIC CARPET • Kevin lives in a small house with his three brothers and sisters. He has no room of his own. No privacy. All he wants is a little space to himself. One day, Kevin gets his wish when he inherits a Magic Carpet and embarks on an adventure of a lifetime that takes him to far off lands fraught with magic, danger, monsters, and even a princess! • Written by Scott Christian Sava, the award-winning creator of Pet Robots, Hyperactive, and The Dreamland Chronicles. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Dreamland Chronicles was the recipient of Best Graphic Novel 2007 from CBG and the Silver Bullet Award for best Webcomic. ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-563-0 Price: $11.99 ($14.99 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Scott Christian Sava Artist: Tracy Bailey Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 110 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Children (ages 4 - 8) Other Works by Creators: Dreamland Chronicles Book One (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-307-0, $19.99) Comparison Title: Ed’s Terrestrials (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-310-0, $11.99), Hyperactive (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-313-1, $12.99) Genre: Humor Ship Date: 05/15/2010 METAL GEAR SOLID OMNIBUS • The entire Metal Gear saga comes alive in this massive 24-issue collection, featuring brilliant, high-energy artwork from Ashley Wood! Follow Solid Snake as he fights to save the world from destruction at the hands of Dead Cell. ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-663-7 Price: $29.99 ($37.50 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Kris Oprisko, Alex Garner Artist: Ashley Wood Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 552 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Other Works by Creators: Ashley Wood’s Art Of Metal Gear Solid (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-362-9, $19.99) Comparison Title: Complete Metal Gear Solid: Sons Of Liberty (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-193-9, $55.00), Metal Gear Solid Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-932382-64-8, $50.00) Genre: Media Tie-in Ship Date: 05/15/2010 SHERLOCK HOLMES VOLUME 2 • The second volume of IDW's re-presentation of Sir Author Conan Doyle's beloved Sherlock Holmes presents more of the wiley investigator's adventures including: The Valley of Fear (novel), The Noble Bachelar, The Yellow Face, The Greek Interpreter, The Sign of Four (novel), Silver Blaze, and The Cardboard Box. • Kelley Jones returns to provide cover and interior illustrations. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-552-4, $16.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-659-0 Price: $16.99 ($21.50 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Arthur Conan Doyle Artist: Kelley Jones Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 232 Format: Hardcover, Partial Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Crime/Mystery Ship Date: 05/15/2010 SPIKE: AFTER THE FALL TPB • Poet, vampire, murderer, lover, hero, prisoner, slave — Spike has been called a lot of things. But, by the time this fight is over, he'll have one more name: Lord! Or "dust"... maybe we'll just call him dust, considering how it seems things are going in his immediate future. But after enjoying this collection of the four-issue Spike: After the Fall series you'll be looking at the events of Angel: After the Fall in a whole new light, courtesy of Brian Lynch and Franco Urru! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Co-plotted by Angel creator Joss Whedon. • Builds upon the outrageously popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel storylines. ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-665-1 Price: $17.99 ($22.50 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Brian Lynch Artist: Franco Urru Size: 6.5 x 10.25 Page Count: 104 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Other Works by Creators: Angel: After The Fall Volume 1 HC (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-181-6, $24.99), Angel: After The Fall Volume 3 HC (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-377-3, $24.99) Genre: Movie/TV-Related Ship Date: 05/15/2010 STAR TREK: MOTION PICTURE TRILOGY • Prepare to embark on an epic three-part adventure starring the legendary crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise as they sacrifice their lives, ship, and freedom to save the universe from imminent destruction. Spanning across three motion pictures, the Star Trek: Motion Picture Trilogy is the ultimate story of heroism, duty, and friendship that will thrill old and new fans alike. • This collection includes IDW's 3-part adaptation of The Wrath of Kahn, as well as digitally re-mastaered and re-colored editions of The Search for Spock and The Voyage Home. KEY SELLING POINTS: • The only graphic novel collection of the fan-favorite Star Trek Movie Trilogy — ever! • The Star Trek franchise launched into warp speed with the release of JJ Abram's 2009 feature film, Star Trek. ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-660-6 Price: $24.99 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Andy Schmidt, Mike W. Barr Artist: Chee, Tom Sutton, Ricardo Estrada, Ricardo Villagran Size: 6.5 x 10.25 Page Count: 216 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Comparison Title: Star Trek Omnibus (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-503-6, $24.99), Star Trek Omnibus Volume 2: The Early Voyages (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-496-1, $24.99) Genre: Movie/TV-Related Ship Date: 05/15/2010 THE GHOUL • When Los Angeles Detective Lieutenant Lloyd Klimpt finds himself in the middle of a Hollywood mystery that falls way outside the norm, he knows he's going to need a different kind of help than he's used to. He finds it in the bizarre form of The Ghoul, a monstrous investigator with a reputation for solving the world's weirdest crimes. • Written and created by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), with art by industry legend Bernie Wrightson. ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-661-3 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Steve Niles Artist: Bernie Wrightson Size: 6.5 x 10.25 Page Count: 88 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Other Works by Creators: Dead, She Said (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-574-6, $17.99) Genre: Fantasy, Horror Ship Date: 05/15/2010 THE ORIGINAL JOHNSON VOLUME 2 • The awe-inspiring conclusion to Trevor Von Eeden's The Original Johnson, the controversial graphic novel biography of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion of the world and international celebrity. Trevor's finest work in his long career (Batman, Black Canary, Black Lightning, Green Arrow), this volume concludes the breathtaking adventure of historical importance even more vital for our time. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • The Original Johnson Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-638-5, $19.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-664-4 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Trevor Von Eeden Artist: Trevor Von Eeden Size: 6.5 x 10.25 Page Count: 136 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Non-fiction Ship Date: 05/15/2010 TRANSFORMERS: THE BEST OF OPTIMUS PRIME • Optimus Prime is leader of the Autobots. During his time as PRIME he has been challenged both mentally and physically with the responsibilities of leadership... at times, he's succeeded... others, he's failed. These stories, culled from his datatracks across many timelines, are his finest moments. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Globally popular franchise since 1984, with billions of dollars in retail sales. • The Transformers movie grossed over $700 million worldwide. • The Transformers movie DVD was the #1 selling DVD of 2007. • The Transformers animated series currently runs on Cartoon Network. ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-666-8 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Bob Budiansky, Simon Furman Artist: Various Artists Size: 6.5 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: All Ages Comparison Title: Transformers: The Best Of Don Figueroa (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-081-9, $50.00), Transformers: The Best Of Simon Furman (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-058-1, $50.00) Genre: Movie/TV-Related Ship Date: 05/15/2010 TRANSFORMERS: THE IDW COLLECTION VOLUME 1 • For the first time ever, the entire IDW Transformers Universe is presented in hardcover, in chronological order! Featuring series cover design by EJ Su, this run is sure to redefine your experience with the Robots in Disguise. • Volume 1 co Megatron Origin #14, Spotlight: Blurr, Spotlight: Cliffjumper, Spotlight: Shockwave, Spotlight: Nightbeat, Spotlight: Hotrod, and Infiltration #06. ISBN-13: 978-1-60010-667-5 Price: $49.99 ($62.50 CAN) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Simon Furman, Eric Holmes, Nick Roche, Shane McCarthy Artist: Alex Milne, E.J. Su, M. D. Bright, Nick Roche Size: 7 x 11 Page Count: 392 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Comparison Title: Transformers Spotlight Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-068-0, $19.99), Transformers: Infiltration (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-010-9, $19.99), Transformers: Megatron Origin (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-106-9, $17.99) Genre: Movie/TV-Related Ship Date: 05/15/2010 HAUNT VOLUME 1 • Robert Kirkman and Todd McFarlane present Haunt! Based around two brothers, one a less-than-perfect priest, the other a government agent, the men struggle to get along, rarely agreeing on anything. An unexpected accident forces them to work together in ways they never thought possible. Struggling with his own personal demons, the priest begrudgingly works alongside the spirit of his recently deceased brother, who possesses him. Together, the brothers form a new superhero, Haunt. • Featuring the artistic team of Ryan Ottley, Greg Capullo, and Todd McFarlane, with story by Robert Kirkman. • Collects Haunt issues #1-5. ISBN-13: 978-1-60706-154-0 Price: $9.99 ($12.50 CAN) Publisher: Image Comics Writer: Robert Kirkman Artist: Ryan Ottley, Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo Size: 6 x 10 Page Count: 160 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Ship Date: 03/15/2010 MATILDA TURNIP'S ENDLESS BELLY BUTTON • One day, Matilda Turnip discovered that her belly button was a magical portal that all sorts of amazing things could emerge from! Each item takes her on a new adventure where she meets new friends, and a pleasant surprise of someone from her past — her long-lost father! Experience a fantastical journey, told in rhyme, that re-unites father and daughter in magical world where our greatest hopes and dreams come true! ISBN-13: 978-1-60706-187-8 Price: $12.99 ($16.50 CAN) Publisher: Image Comics Writer: Bethany James, Leigh Shady Artist: Joshua Peters Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 32 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Children (ages 4 - 8) Ship Date: 05/15/2010 SPAWN ORIGINS VOLUME 5 • Featuring the stories and artwork (by Todd Mcfarlane himself) that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published. Spawn Origins Volume 5 includes early artwork by fan-favorite Spawn artist, Greg Capullo. • Collects Spawn #27-32. ISBN-13: 978-1-60706-224-0 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Image Comics Writer: Todd McFarlane Artist: Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo Size: 6 x 10 Page Count: 144 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Ship Date: 05/15/2010 SPAWN: ORIGINS BOOK 1 • With Spawn, legendary writer and artist Todd McFarlane unleashed his iconic antihero on the world, and launched the most successful comic book in history. Spawn: Origins Book 1 includes classic Spawn stories written by Alan Moore and Frank Miller, as well as the introduction of memorable characters into the Spawn universe. • Collects Spawn issues #1-8 and #11-14. ISBN-13: 978-1-60706-153-3 Price: $29.99 ($37.50 CAN) Publisher: Image Comics Writer: Todd McFarlane, Alan Moore, Frank Miller Artist: Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo Size: 7 x 11 Page Count: 300 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Ship Date: 03/15/2010 SULLIVAN'S SLUGGERS • Long past their former glory, the minor league Sluggers get an invitation to play a baseball game in a cursed small town. After the 7th inning stretch, the sun goes down, and the dysfunctional teammates find themselves fighting for their lives against a town of flesh-eating monsters! Now, it's up to coach Casey Sullivan to put down the booze, step up to the proverbial plate, and help his team escape from being the next dish in the town's terrifying feeding frenzy! • Harvey Award-winning graphic novel author Mark Andrew Smith joins forces with Eisner Award-nominated illustrator James Stokoe for a gripping rollercoaster of a graphic novel, packed with shocks, gore, and screamingly outrageous humor, when America's Favorite Past Time becomes one team's nightmare! ISBN-13: 978-1-60706-253-0 Price: $16.99 ($21.50 CAN) Publisher: Image Comics Writer: Mark Andrew Smith Artist: James Stokoe Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 150 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Ship Date: 05/05/2010 ASTONISHING X-MEN: GIFTED GN-HC WITH MOTION COMIC DVD • Dream-team creators Joss Whedon (TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and John Cassaday (Planetary, Captain America) present the explosive, all-new flagship X-Men series — marking a return to classic greatness and the beginning of a brand-new era for the X-Men! • Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men with the express purpose of "astonishing" the world. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started? As demand for the "mutant cure" reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord, with an unexpected ally — and some unexpected adversaries — tipping the scales! • Collects Astonishing X-Men #1-6 and the Astonishing X-Men motion comic. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4695-7 Price: $24.99 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Joss Whedon Artist: John Cassaday Page Count: 176 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/19/2010 AVENGERS: RED ZONE PREMIERE HC • When the Red Skull infiltrates the United States government, he authorizes a biological weapon to be released from the peaks of Mount Rushmore, and it is up the Avengers to contain it! Under the direction of creators Geoff Johns and Olivier Coipel, the Avengers face a threat unlike any they've ever faced — then they take on the Red Skull himself! • Collects Avengers (1998) #65-70. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4466-3 Price: $24.99 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Olivier Coipel Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/26/2010 AVENGERS: WEST COAST AVENGERS ASSEMBLE PREMIERE HC • After operating for years out of New York, the Avengers form a second team — this time based in California! Fresh off their honeymoon, Hawkeye and Mockingbird — under the direction of the Vision, chairman of the East Coast Avengers — gather Tigra, Wonder Man, and Iron Man (secretly James Rhodes) to fight the forces no single super hero can withstand! See the team's earliest adventures against the deadly Maelstrom and his Minions! The malevolent Crossfire! Spider-Man foe the Blank! The ionic-powered Goliath (later Atlas of the Thunderbolts)! The all-powerful Graviton! Guest-starring the Shroud, Tony Stark, and honorary Avenger Moira Brandon! • Collects West Coast Avengers (1984) #104, Iron Man Annual #7, and Avengers #250, plus material from Avengers #239, #243-244, and #246, and Avengers West Coast #100. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4321-5 Price: $29.99 ($37.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Roger Stern, Roy Thomas, Bob Harras Artist: Bob Hall, Al Milgrom, Don Hudson, Luke McDonnell Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 208 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 05/19/2010 BLACK WIDOW & THE MARVEL GIRLS GN-TPB • She's the most efficient spy in the world and one of the world's deadliest women, but before there was ever a Black Widow, there was the Red Room, a brutal KGB training ground for assassins, undercover agents, and the most ruthless of spies. Now, tasked with removing a rogue weapon's dealer from an impregnable safe house, the Black Widow remembers her escape from the Red Room training facility, an escape only made possible with the aid of the most unlikely of allies, the Asgardian sorceress known as Amora... the Enchantress! • Collects Black Widow & the Marvel Girls #1-4. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4966-8 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Paul Tobin Artist: Salvador Espin Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 03/17/2010 CABLE VOLUME 3: STRANDED TPB • We open literally one second after the shattering conclusion of "Messiah War," and Cable's mission to save mutantkind has never looked more bleak. In fact, you can't even call it a mission anymore... After all he's been through, after all he's survived...now all Cable can do now is pray — pray the heavily-armed killers roaming the deep future can't match his survival skills. And what is the fate of Hope — the so-called "Mutant Messiah"? • Collects Cable #16-21. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4167-9 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Duane Swierczynski Artist: Paul Gulacy Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 120 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/19/2010 CAPTAIN AMERICA: WINTER SOLDIER ULTIMATE COLLECTION TPB • A midnight call to duty brings Captain America aboard the S.H.I.E.L.D Heli-carrier to identify the corpse of his most feared adversary: the Red Skull! The shocking murder of Cap's oldest enemy may not be the end of the Skull's plans, however, because whoever shot the Skull has stolen his final project: an unfinished Cosmic Cube with the potential power to alter reality itself. Adding to the imminent danger, a cadre of the Skull's followers has already set in motion a plan to ignite bombs in the hearts of Paris, London and Manhattan causing untold death and destruction. Racing against these bombs' rapidly ticking clocks, the Star-Spangled Avenger must not only solve the mystery of his nemesis' murder, but find the Cube before it can be used in the Red Skull's malevolent plot against the United States! Then, the questions plaguing Captain America's dreams and memories have been answered in the most brutal way possible. And in the wake of this brutality, General Lukin makes his first all-out assault — tearing open old wounds and threatening to make new scars that will never heal! • Collects Captain America #1-9 & #11-14. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4341-3 Price: $24.99 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Ed Brubaker Artist: Steve Epting, Mike Perkins, Michael Lark Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 304 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 04/14/2010 CAPTAIN MARVEL: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL PREMIERE HC • Witness the classic and tragic end of one of the greatest heroes of all time, Mar-Vell of the Kree, who became the Earth hero Captain Marvel! After dozens of battles on Earth and across space, and with the power of his Nega-bands and his all-knowing Cosmic Awareness, can Mar-Vell fare well in his battles with Nitro (the exploding villain who later sparked Marvel's super hero Civil War), the death-defying Stellarax, and the seemingly dead Thanos? Guest-starring Rick Jones, Drax the Destroyer, Starfox, and all your favorite Earth heroes! ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4627-8 Price: $24.99 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Jim Starlin, Steve Englehart, Doug Moench Artist: Jim Starlin, Pat Broderick Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 128 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 05/19/2010 DAREDEVIL BY ED BRUBAKER & MICHAEL LARK OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 HC • The critically acclaimed, award-winning creative team of Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark continue their take on one of comics' most enduring legends! Featuring the threats of the Owl, the Kingpin, Lady Bullseye, and the Hand, plus Matt's unlikely new ally, the Black Tarantula! With one of the most surprising endings in Daredevil's history! • Collects Daredevil (1998) #106-119 & #500, Daredevil Annual #1, and Blood of the Tarantula. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4520-2 Price: $75.00 ($93.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, Ande Parks Artist: Michael Lark, Clay Mann, Paul Azaceta, David Aja, Leandro Fernandez Size: 7.25 x 11 Page Count: 464 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/19/2010 DARK REIGN: HAWKEYE TPB • Bullseye cuts loose! Reporter Ben Urich investigates a brutal massacre that has all the hallmarks of the notorious assassin Bullseye. But can Urich connect the murders to the Dark Avenger known as Hawkeye? Norman Osborn must bring H.A.M.M.E.R. down to hide the awful truth before it tears the team apart — and poisons the Avengers' noble legacy forever! The killer creative team of Andy Diggle (Thunderbolts) and Tom Raney (Secret Invasion: Inhumans) spins the spotlight on one of Marvel's most controversial characters! • Collects Dark Reign: Hawkeye #1-5. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3850-1 Price: $16.99 ($21.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Andy Diggle Artist: Tom Raney Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 120 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: Parental Advisory (15+ years old) Ship Date: 05/12/2010 DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN TPB • "The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King's Roland — an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland's past is revealed! • Sumptuously drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, adapted by long-time Stephen King expert Robin Furth (author of Stephen King's The Dark Tower: A Concordance) and scripted by New York Times Bestseller Peter David, this series delves in depth into Roland's origins — the perfect introduction to this incredibly realized world; while long-time fans will thrill to adventures merely hinted at in the novels. Be there for the very beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature! • Collects Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1-7. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-2145-9 Price: $17.99 ($22.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Peter David, Robin Furth Artist: Jae Lee, Richard Isanove Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 240 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: Parental Advisory (15+ years old) Ship Date: 05/18/2010 DARK X-MEN PREMIERE HC • From the dust of Utopia comes Dark X-Men! Never one to say "die", Norman Osborn is keeping what's left of HIS X-Men alive. MYSTIQUE! DARK BEAST! WEAPON OMEGA! MIMIC! They are the public face of mutants in an Osborn world. And what a face they are! But what does Nate Grey, A.K.A. X-Man, have to do with it? The critically acclaimed team of Paul Cornell (Black Widow, TV's Dr. Who) and Leonard Kirk (Captain Britain and MI13) take on the world of X! • Collects Dark X-Men #1-5. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4526-4 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Paul Cornell Artist: Leonard Kirk Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 120 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/19/2010 DEADPOOL TEAM-UP VOLUME 1 HC • Stop rubbing your eyes, fanboy, they don't deceive you! Everyone's favorite Merc with a Mouth stars in a third on-going series, hacking and wisecracking his way across the Marvel Universe. First up: when master assassin Arcade and Nightmare, Lord of the Dream Dimension, join forces to destroy Wade Wilson and THE INCREDIBLE HERCULES, they get more than they bargain for, taking on two of the MU's most irresponsible heroes! Drunken mayhem, bad jokes, and billions of dollars of property damage ensue! ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4528-8 Price: $24.99 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Fred Van Lente Artist: Dalibor Talajic Size: 7.25 x 11 Page Count: 144 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: Parental Advisory (15+ years old) Ship Date: 05/26/2010 DEADPOOL VOLUME 3: X MARKS THE SPOT TPB • Deadpool has ceased to exist, he's given his good-byes, he's driven his car into the ocean. They'll think he's dead, but he'll sail away. Then, he becomes a pirate! • Collects Deadpool #13-17. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4040-5 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Daniel Way Artist: Shawn Crystal Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: Parental Advisory (15+ years old) Ship Date: 05/19/2010 DESTROYER TPB • For sixty years, Keen Marlowe has been a super hero, taking down bad guys, fighting the good fight. But it's about to come crashing to an end. See, Marlowe is dying — maybe today, maybe tomorrow, the only question is when. But Marlowe isn't about to go quietly into the night. Before he goes, he intends to leave the world a safer place for his family. And if that means hunting down — and murdering — every super-villain he can, so be it. They don't call him "Destroyer" for nothing. • Collects The Destroyer #1-5. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3346-9 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Robert Kirkman Artist: Cory Walker Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 120 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: MAX: Explicit Content (18+ years old) Ship Date: 06/02/2010 DOCTOR VOODOO: AVENGER OF THE SUPERNATURAL VOLUME 1 TPB • Launching from the pages of New Avengers, Jericho Drumm assumes the role of Marvel's new Sorcerer Supreme as DOCTOR VOODOO! Having foreseen an unimaginable evil that will soon envelop the Marvel Universe, the Eye of Agamotto has passed the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme on to the one man who has the unique gifts to stave off the coming darkness — but is Doctor Voodoo ready for the momentous duty as avenger of the supernatural? As Jericho begins to grapple with his colossal new position, malevolent beings of vast power see his arrival as an opportunity to strike. Rising star Rick Remender (Punisher) cracks open a new chapter in the Book of Vishanti to tell the ongoing adventures of the new Sorcerer Supreme in the Mighty Marvel fashion! • Collects Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #1-5. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4409-0 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Rick Remender Artist: Jefte Palo Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 128 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/26/2010 INCREDIBLE HERCULES: SIEGE OF OLYMPUS PREMIERE HC • A battle of god-like proportions begins...right now! For months, the signs have been all over the Marvel Universe... The tension has been rising... All pointing to a single question: "What is CONTINUUM?" The answer turns out to be so deadly, so horrifying, that it will alter the course of the MU forever — unless Hercules and the New and Mighty Avengers can stop it in time. But, standing in their way is the fighting-mad ARES, God of War! And, in our backup tale, there's no love for Venus as Aphrodite's rain of pain continues to pour on the Agents of Atlas! • Collects Incredible Hercules #138-142, and Siege of Olympus Prologue. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4545-5 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Fred Van Lente, Greg Pak, Jeff Parker Artist: Rodney Buchemi, Gabriel Hardman Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 152 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/26/2010 INCREDIBLE HERCULES: THE MIGHTY THORCULES TPB • When terrible threats rise in Svartalfheim, the land of the Dark Elves, only Mighty Thor, Son of Asgard, can hope to triumph! But what happens if the Odinson is temporarily... unavailable? It's Hammer Time for Hercules as the Lion of Olympus gets his thunder on! Meanwhile, the Secret Origin of AMADEUS CHO begins! Who really killed Amadeus' family? What is his true relation to Hercules? And, most importantly, what is the connection between him and The Twelve's MASTER MIND EXCELLO? • Collects Incredible Hercules #132-137. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3677-4 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente Artist: Reilly Brown, Rodney Buchemi Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 152 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/12/2010 INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOLUME 3: WORLD'S MOST WANTED BOOK 2 TPB • The second half of World's Most Wanted! Don't miss out on this critically acclaimed blockbuster! Tony's failing health makes the Iron Man too complicated to pilot. Hill hunts the world's most un-huntable man. Pepper defies Norman Osborn and H.A.M.M.E.R. itself. And all of Iron Man's rogues' gallery is after him and the billion-dollar bounty on his head...starting with the murderous Madame Masque! But believe it or not, there'll soon come a time when everyone looks back on these as the good old days... • Collects Invincible Iron Man #14-19. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3685-9 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: Salvador Larroca Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 160 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 05/19/2010 IRON MAN: EXTREMIS HC (WITH MOVIE COVER) • It's the beginning of a new era for Iron Man! Renowned scribe Warren Ellis joins forces with acclaimed illustrator Adi Granov to redefine the armored avenger's world for the 21st century — a landscape of terrifying new technologies that threaten to overwhelm fragile mankind! What is Extremis, who has unleashed it, and what does its emergence portend for the world? • Collects Iron Man (2005) #1-6. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4259-1 Price: $24.99 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Warren Ellis Artist: Adi Granov Size: 7.25 x 11 Page Count: 184 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 03/31/2010 IRON MAN: THE ART OF IRON MAN THE MOVIE TPB • FROM COMIC-BOOK LEGEND TO SILVER SCREEN SUPER HERO! Get a close-up look at the evolution of the three on-screen versions of Tony Stark's futuristic armor — and that of his nemesis, the Iron Monger. Learn how the creative minds behind Iron Man brought the blockbuster motion picture to life through the use of storyboards, animatics, and previsualization techniques. Experience the wonder of Stark Industries' most cutting-edge technology! ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4327-7 Price: $29.99 ($37.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: John Rhett Thomas Size: 11.5 x 10 Page Count: 208 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 04/21/2010 KABUKI REFLECTIONS HC • Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models and figure drawings? It's all in here with tons of extras! • Collects Kabuki Reflections #5-10. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4328-4 Price: $29.99 ($37.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: David Mack Artist: David Mack Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 296 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 03/10/2010 LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS GN-TPB • And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth's mightiest heroes were unaware of a threat greater than all of them could handle. And on that day, a teleporting puppy scoured the world to assemble a team of animals to fight the foes no single beast could withstand! Strap on your collar and hop on-board the adventures of LOCKJAW, LOCKHEED, REDWING, HAIRBALL, and an all-new FROG THOR! • Collects Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1-4. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4123-5 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Chris Eliopoulos Artist: Ig Guara Size: 5.75 x 9 Page Count: 176 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 5/5/2010 MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN/SPIDER-MAN DIGEST • The all-ages, all-action fun continues with four stories starring two of Marvel's most famous heroes! First, it's up to Spider-Man to save the day when a werewolf terrorizes Midtown High. And if that's not bad enough, Tombstone and the Torino crime family have put a price on his head! Then, learn the terrible secret from Tony Stark's past that forced the billionaire inventor to become the Golden Guardian known as Iron Man, the world-renowned symbol of mega-conglomerate Stark International! And finally, our heroes battle together in two titanic tales from Marvel's past, facing the twin terrors of the Radioactive Man and Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man! • Collects Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #57, Marvel Adventures Iron Man #1, Iron Man #234, and Marvel Team-Up #9. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4117-4 Price: $9.99 ($12.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Paul Tobin, Fred Van Lente, Bob Layton, David Michelinie, Gerry Conway Artist: Matteo Lolli, James Cordeiro, Jackson Guice, Ross Andru Size: 5.25 x 8 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 03/10/2010 MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN (ISSUES 58-61) DIGEST • Night is falling, and it's already been one LONG day for Peter Parker. Between Emma Frost coming into town, and a mysterious new supervillain, and his kind-of girlfriend Chat maybe being something other, or something more, than she's been pretending, Peter would love to call it a night. But when he finds out that Midtown High's newest teacher, Jack Russell, has been kidnapped along with a group of other people, it's up to Spider-Man to get Jack out of trouble, and away from the other hostages, and to do it FAST. Because Spider-Man has just received inside information that Jack Russell is a werewolf, and night is falling. • Collects Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #57-60. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4116-7 Price: $9.99 ($12.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Paul Tobin Artist: Matteo Lolli Size: 5.25 x 8 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 04/28/2010 MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES VOLUME 5 DIGEST • A living legend. A divine warrior. An armored knight. A synthetic man. A cosmic woman. A spy. A rookie. Separately, they are some of the most powerful beings on the planet, but when a great tragedy brings these seven together, they will become far more than individuals, they will become something more. Join up-and-coming writer Paul Tobin and artist Ig Guara (Lockjaw & the Pet Avengers) for this new adventure in the revamped Marvel Adventures line! • Collects Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #17-20. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3324-7 Price: $9.99 ($12.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Paul Tobin Artist: Ig Guara Size: 5.25 x 8 Page Count: 120 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 05/26/2010 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE SILVER SURFER VOLUME 1 TPB • The Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways, has betrayed Galactus to save the Earth, but now he is trapped there! In his breakout series, the Silver Surfer is a misunderstood alien doing his best to protect humankind from whatever threats abound! See: the first appearances of the Badoon and Mephisto! Witness: the manipulations of Loki! Experience: the threats of Quasimodo, the Overlord, and the Stranger! All this, and the origins of the Silver Surfer! Guest-starring Thor and the Fantastic Four! ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4282-9 Price: $24.99 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Stan Lee Artist: Jack Kirby Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 272 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 05/12/2010 MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD: SPOTLIGHT ON SEASON ONE HC • The greatest cartoon in the history of cartoons! Coming to a moving television screen near you! ...but, until it does, why not try out the non-moving paper version? It's just as good, but without all that pesky listening. C'mon down to SUPER HERO CITY and join IRON MAN, HULK, WOLVERINE, CAPTAIN AMERICA, SILVER SURFER, THOR, and waaaaaaay more-more-more, as they battle DR. DOOM and his masters of evil for control of the SUPER-powerful Infinity Fractals! • Collects Marvel Super Hero Squad #1-4, Super Hero Squad #1-2, and Avengers: The Initiative Featuring Reptil. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4305-5 Price: $16.99 ($21.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Eugene Son, Paul Tobin Artist: Dario Brizuela, Chris Jones Size: 7.25 x 11 Page Count: 176 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/05/2010 MARVELS: EYE OF THE CAMERA PREMIERE HC • The long-awaited sequel to the award-winning publishing sensation that made Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross into stars! News photographer Phil Sheldon's back, with the man-on-the-street's perspective on the big events of the Marvel Universe — from the Avengers, the all-new X-Men, and the Secret Wars to Dracula and Werewolf By Night. But this time, Phil's world is going to be rocked not just by superheroes and super-villains, but by something far more personal, as well. Featuring the Marvel debut of artist Jay Anacleto, whose gorgeous, photorealistic pencil renderings give a new look to the Marvel Universe, and what it would be like to actually be there. • Collects Marvels: Eye of the Camera #1-6. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3919-5 Price: $24.99 ($31.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Kurt Busiek Artist: Jay Anacleto Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 05/05/2010 MS. MARVEL VOLUME 9 PREMIERE HC • The War of The Marvels is over, but before Carol Danvers can deal with it's aftermath, she must brace herself as she faces down the biggest mistake she made before her apparent death...promising Spider-Man she'd go out with him! Then, it's Ms. Marvel vs. Mystique! She raised Rogue, the woman who stole Carol's powers and memories, and now the sinister shape-shifter is coming for Ms. Marvel herself! • Collects Ms. Marvel #47-50. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4573-8 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Brian Reed Artist: Mark Robinson Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 112 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/12/2010 NEW MUTANTS: (ISSUES 6-10) PREMIERE HC • The dead just won't stay dead! The New Mutants' past comes to haunt them as Necrosha hits home. Selene's master plan busts out of the pages of X-Force and into New Mutants! • Collects New Mutants #6-11, and X-Force/New Mutants Necrosha (11-page story) ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3993-5 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Zeb Wells Artist: Diogenes Neves, Paul Davidson Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 136 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/05/2010 NEW WARRIORS CLASSIC VOLUME 2 TPB • Revisit the beginning of an era as the finest of the nineties get a crash course in Mutant Mayhem! The insidious Gideon is playing with people's lives, and his latest pawn is one multi-powered, tormented boy with the potential to resurrect another: Proteus! When the X-Men and X-Force investigate, the New Warriors are also drawn in — proving it's not only mutants who have a stake in Gideon's game! Plus: Night Thrasher's costumed career is driven by vengeance, but an encounter with the Punisher and Bengal (later of Initiative) leaves him wondering who's earned the most vengeance, and who'll have to die before they can collect. With origins of the founding Warriors! Also featuring Emma Frost and the Hellions! • Collects New Warriors (1990) #7-10, Annual #1; New Mutants Annual #7, Uncanny X-Men Annual #15, and X-Factor Annual #6. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4263-8 Price: $29.99 ($37.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Fabian Nicieza, Eric Fein, Gary Barnum, Dan Slott Artist: Mark Bagley, Guang Yap, Tom Raney, Terry Shoemaker, Tom Morgan, John Calimee Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 256 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 05/12/2010 OZ: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ GN-TPB • The premiere American fantasy adventure gets the Merry Marvel treatment! Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Eric Shanower (Age of Bronze) teams up with fan-favorite artist Skottie Young (New X-Men) to bring L. Frank Baum's beloved classic to life! When Kansas farm girl Dorothy flies away to the magical Land of Oz, she fatally flattens a Wicked Witch, liberates a living Scarecrow, and is hailed by the Munchkin people as a great sorceress...but all she really wants to know is: how does she get home? • Collects The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #1-8. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4590-5 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Eric Shanower Artist: Skottie Young Size: 5.75 x 9 Page Count: 216 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 05/19/2010 POWER PACK CLASSIC VOLUME 2 TPB • Alex, Julie, Jack, and Katie return for more super-powered family adventures as Power Pack! As the kids struggle with issues like chores, rescuing kittens, crushes, homework, and getting into trouble at school, they find themselves in more danger than ever before when they are kidnapped by the Morlocks, fight the runaway-snatching Cadaver, and are attacked anew by the Bogey Man, their arch enemy Carmody! Plus, the Snark/Kymellian war lands on Earth and our heroes are caught in the middle! And the team gets a new member in Franklin Richards! Guest-starring: the X-Men, Beta Ray Bill, the Warriors Three, and Cloak & Dagger! • Collects Power Pack (1984) #11-17, Uncanny X-Men #195, and Power Pack & Cloak and Dagger: Shelter from the Storm GN. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4592-9 Price: $29.99 ($37.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Louise Simonson, Bill Mantlo, Chris Claremont Artist: June Brigman, Brent Anderson, Sal Velluto, John Romita Jr. Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 256 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 05/26/2010 PRIDE & PREJUDICE GN • Tailored from the adored Jane Austen classic, Marvel Comics is proud to present Pride & Prejudice! Two-time Rita Award-Winner Nancy Butler and fan-favorite Hugo Petras faithfully adapt the whimsical tale of Lizzy Bennet and her loveable-if-eccentric family, as they navigate through tricky British social circles. Will Lizzy's father manage to marry off her five daughters, despite his wife's incessant nagging? And will Lizzy's beautiful sister Jane marry the handsome, wealthy Mr. Bingley, or will his brooding friend Mr. Darcy stand between their happiness? • Collects Pride & Prejudice #1-5. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3916-4 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Nancy Butler Artist: Hugo Petrus Size: 5.75 x 9 Page Count: 120 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/26/2010 PUNISHER: DEAD END TPB • Russ Manning Award winner Tan Eng Huat (Ghost Rider, Silver Surfer) joins critically acclaimed writer Rick Remender (Fear Agent) in chronicling Frank Castle's war against Osborn's Cabal as the corrosive affects of their "Dark Reign" further degenerates the Marvel Universe. The Hood's crime organization has infected the entire world, and nowhere is it more prevalent than the streets of New York where, hidden within the decaying husks of abandoned buildings, the Hood has built his secret empire out of everyone's sight... including Norman Osborn's. The Punisher is the one man standing between the new kingpin of crime and total domination, but in order to save his city from the decay and corruption, Frank Castle will first have to survive the rage of — THE DEADLY DOZEN! • Collects Punisher #6-10 and Punisher Annual 2009. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4162-4 Price: $16.99 ($21.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Rick Remender Artist: Tan Eng Haut Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 168 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: Parental Advisory (15+ years old) Ship Date: 05/05/2010 RUNAWAYS: LIVE FAST PREMIERE HC • New beginnings! The Runaways say good-bye to the past, and make hard decisions about their future. Plus: Still reeling from the events of Young Avengers/Runaways, the teenage heroes must now confront a horrific enemy who threatens to tear the team apart! • Collects Runaways (2005) #19-24. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4154-9 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Brian K Vaughan Artist: Adrian Alphona, Mike Norton Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/26/2010 SPIDER-MAN: DIED IN YOUR ARMS TONIGHT TPB • This one's got it all! The return of Doctor Octopus, Daredevil, a wedding you never predicted, and the return of one of the most important people in Peter Parker's life in a giant-sized story by Dan Slott and John Romita Jr. Doc's back in town, but it's only a prelude to darker days ahead as Spidey unknowingly prepares for a gauntlet he can't even see coming. On top of all that, witness the return of one of Spider-man's creators, Smilin' Stan Lee (along with Masticatin' Marcos Martin) as he presents a story of unbridled passion, drama, and angst as Spidey reflects over his many, many years of adventures. But that ain't all...as the rest of the Spidey Web-Heads bring you several short features showcasing some rarely explored aspects of both Spidey and Pete's life. And in Annual #36, see the second most important wedding day of Peter Parker's life! Plus, Pete's love life takes a turn for the worse just as his old flame Mary Jane returns to New York City. (FINALLY!! What took us so long?!) • Collects Amazing Spider-Man #600-601, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #36, and material from Amazing Spider-Man Family #7. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4485-4 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Dan Slott, Stan Lee, Mark Waid, Bob Gale, Marc Guggenheim, Brian Michael Bendis Artist: John Romita Jr., Marcos Martin, Colleen Doran, Mario Alberti, Mitch Breitweiser, Klaus Janson, Pat Olliffe Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 04/28/2010 SPIDER-MAN: RED-HEADED STRANGER PREMIERE TPB • The Chamelion returns with a terrifying new mission that has Mayor J. Jonah Jameson squarely in his sights! Meanwhile, the Anti-Spider Squad narrows its dragnet around the Wall-Crawler, and Peter Parker gets a brand-new job — will it bring him closer to the newly-returned Mary Jane, or push her further away? • Collects Amazing Spider-Man #602-605. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3869-3 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Fred Van Lente Artist: Barry Kitson Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 128 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 05/26/2010 SUPER HERO SQUAD: GET YER HERO ON DIGEST • Introducing the Marvel Universe in a way you've NEVER experienced before! Welcome to SUPER HERO CITY, a crowded capital of classy crusaders and crafty criminals in a crammed collective, and home of the SUPER HERO SQUAD! Take a stroll down to the Xavier Institute, past the FF's Baxter Building...but don't stray too far, because dastardly DOCTOR DOOM's domain is the next block over...! • Collects the comics seen on MARVELKIDS.COM. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4344-4 Price: $9.99 ($12.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Paul Tobin Artist: Marcelo Dichiara, Dario Brizuela, Todd Nauck Size: 5.25 x 8 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 03/24/2010 THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 HC LARROCA COVER • Experience the original adventures of the sensational blockbuster of the silver screen — the Invincible Iron Man! To the world, Tony Stark is a playboy scientist leading the jet set life the envy of every man and the object of every woman's desire. But what they don't know is this debonair arms developer is secretly the Armored Avenger, Iron Man! That secret may not last for long when the U.S. Senate forces Stark to divulge the secrets of Stark Enterprises. It's not just political intrigue, though. There's a host of villains and action galore including classic battles with the Mandarin, the Incredible Hulk, the Crimson Dynamo, the Titanium Man and A.I.M. — not to mention the first appearance of the sultry Madame Masque and, soon-to-be star of Iron Man 2, the villainous Whiplash! Written by Stan "The Man" Lee and Iron Man heir apparent Archie Goodwin, with art by the master of the pencil, Gene "The Dean" Colan; the iron man of Iron Man artists, George Tuska; and E.C. Comics great Johnny Craig, these tales are the crème de la crème of Iron Man adventures. Collected in the oversize Omnibus format — including every story, every letters page, and a host of extras — The Invincible Iron Man Omnibus is a must have for every Marvel Comics aficionado! • Collects Tales of Suspense #84-99, Iron Man & Sub-Mariner #1, and Iron Man #1-25. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4224-9 Price: $99.99 ($124.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Stan Lee, Archie Goodwin Artist: Gene Colan, George Tuska, Johnny Craig Size: 7.25 x 11 Page Count: 840 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: All Ages Ship Date: 05/05/2010 THUNDERBOLTS: WIDOWMAKER TPB • It's Thunderbolt vs. Thunderbolt, as Norman Osborn's black-ops hit squad targets former team-member Songbird — and this time, they're not underestimating this bird of prey! But even with a pack of blood-thirsty killers on her heels, Songbird has a few tricks up her sleeve, and enough experience fighting dirty to know that attack is the best form of defense! The acclaimed team of Andy Diggle and Roberto De La Torre serve up another offering of the book that Wizard calls "a breakout book"! • Collects Thunderbolts #133-137. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4091-7 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Andy Diggle Artist: Robert de la Torre Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 136 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/05/2010 ULTIMATE COMICS WOLVERINE VS. HULK TPB • Damon Lindelof, co-creator of the hit TV series LOST teams with superstar artist Leinil Francis Yu to bring their storytelling magic to a tale that will rock the Ultimate Universe! • Dr. Bruce Banner has been presumed dead since his execution, following his murderous rampage through Manhattan as the Hulk. But when reports start cropping up of an unidentified creature appearing around the globe, Nick Fury begins to get worried. Not because Banner can turn from man to unstoppable monster in seconds...but because Banner's existence is the one secret that can bring down Fury. Fury turns to the only man he can trust: Wolverine. And he's only too glad to take care of Banner — by any means necessary! • Collects Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk #1-6. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4157-0 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Damon Lindelof Artist: Leinil Francis Yu Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/12/2010 WAR OF KINGS TPB • In the aftermath of the Secret Invasion, Black Bolt has led the Inhumans on a shockingly savage path to restore their strength and security. But that path has brought them into direct confrontation with the Shi'Ar Empire — and their mad ruler Vulcan! Who will get in the first strike? Who will fall on the bloody battlefield? Who will rule? The Imperial Guard, the Starjammers, the Inhuman Royal Family, and more of your favorite sci-fi characters are locked on a collision course. Join the acclaimed team of Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Nova) and Paul Pelletier (Guardians of the Galaxy) for a pivotal turning point in Marvel's cosmic history! • Collects War of Kings #1-6. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3542-5 Price: $24.99 ($31.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning Artist: Paul Pelletier Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 496 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/26/2010 WAR OF KINGS: ASCENSION TPB • Who is Talon? What does he want with the young Earthman that '90s comic junkies know as Chris Powell? What is the shocking truth that connects the hero called Darkhawk not only to the Shi'Ar, but to the larger cosmos? And how does it all lead to a confrontation with Annihilus' forces in the Negative Zone? It's secret-revealing sci-fi action from the creative team that AintItCoolNews.com said has made Nova "a great, fun book that brings back memories of fun superhero comics I read as a kid!" • Collects War of Kings: Ascension #1-4, and War of Kings: Darkhawk #1-2. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4170-9 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning Artist: Wellington Alves Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 144 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/26/2010 WOLVERINE NOIR GN-TPB • The Bowery, 1937. Jim Logan, the fiercest knife expert in New York, runs a seedy detective agency called "LOGAN & LOGAN"...along with his useless, halfwit brother, Dog. They're the best they are at what they do. But when a swanky dame named Mariko Yashida struts into the office, she opens up a world of hurt for Logan, forcing him to revisit his painful, bloody past. The latest in the Marvel Noir series, Wolverine Noir reunites the acclaimed Wolverine team of Stuart Moore (Iron Man) and C.P. Smith (The Programme). • Collects Wolverine Noir #1-4. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3547-0 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Stuart Moore Artist: C.P. Smith Size: 5.75 x 9 Page Count: 112 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: Parental Advisory (15+ years old) Ship Date: 05/12/2010 WOLVERINE: DARK WOLVERINE VOLUME 2 - MY HERO PREMIERE HC • As an Avenger, Daken is supposed to be one of the good guys — to the public, anyway. But when a tape revealing his true colors is leaked onto the internet, Daken will be forced to clean up his act...and confront the possibility that being a hero might just be more difficult than being the villain! • Collects Dark Wolverine #78-81. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3977-5 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Marjorie Liu, Daniel Way Artist: Stephen Segovia Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 112 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: Parental Advisory (15+ years old) Ship Date: 03/24/2010 X-FACTOR VOLUME 8: OVERTIME TPB • It's Siryn in the fight of her life against the absolute last person that she would have expected to be battling. And Madrox, Layla, and Ruby find themselves under assault by the Sentinels just when they're on the verge of discovering the mystery behind Cortex! • Collects X-Factor #46-50. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3837-2 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Peter David Artist: Valentine De Landro Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 168 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 05/05/2010 X-FORCE VOLUME 1 HC • Extreme times call for extreme measures. They are the X-Men's special black-ops strike team, created to go places and do things the regular squad can't — or won't. The members? The best trackers and killers the X-Men have to offer: Wolverine, X-23, Warpath, and Wolfsbane. Their name? X-Force. When the bloodthirsty, mutant-hating religious sect known as the Purifiers rears its head, the members of X-Force launch themselves into battle with claws out and teeth bared. But the team's plan is thrown into disarray when the Purifiers get their hands on Wolfsbane. X-Force must make moves to rescue their teammate and put down the Purifiers permanently. Then, the squad is catapulted into action when the lethal Legacy Virus goes missing, threatening the lives of every mutant on the planet. Wolverine and the young X-23 must attempt to hold the team together as the brutal, damaged histories of Wolfsbane and Archangel threaten to tear everything apart, starting with each other. • Collects X-Force #1-11. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4323-9 Price: $29.99 ($37.50 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost Artist: Clayton Crain, Mike Choi, Sonia Oback, Alina Urusov Size: 7.25 x 11 Page Count: 296 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: Parental Advisory (15+ years old) Ship Date: 05/19/2010 X-MEN ORIGINS TPB • Witness the very first adventures of your favorite mutants! From the moment Professor Xavier arrived on her doorstep, young Jean Grey knew things would change forever. But she was never prepared for how strange life at the Xavier Institute could be — or just how dangerous she truly was. Will she be able to harness her budding powers in time to prove herself a hero? Or will the ghosts of her past haunt her forever? Then, Hank McCoy never wanted to be different — and for a young mutant with a genius-level brain, camouflage comes easy. But only until a psychopathic terrorist with a god delusion kidnaps his father, and his life is brought into irrevocable confrontation with Charles Xavier and the X-Men. Also, the origin of fan-favorite X-Man Colossus is finally revealed. Deep in the wastes of Siberia, young Piotr Rasputin discovers his mutant abilities — and becomes the newest target of the ruthless KGB! Plus, from the first time he popped his claws, to the moment he joined the X-Men, Wolverine has had a rough life. See every gruesome detail here! • Collects X-Men Origins: Colossus, Jean Grey, Beast, Wolverine, Sabretooth, and Gambit. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-3452-7 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Sean McKeever, Mike Carey, Christopher Yost, Craig Kyle, Kieron Gillen Artist: Mike Mayhew, J. K. Woodward, Trevor Hairsine, Mark Texeira, David Yardin, Dan Panosian Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 192 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 06/02/2010 X-MEN: PSYLOCKE TPB • Psylocke has returned to the X-Men! Following the defeat of Madelyne Pryor and her Sisterhood, Psylocke travels to Japan to re-enter her former body in its proper resting place. But when a swarm of Hand ninjas attack Psylocke and do the unspeakable under orders from Matsu'o — the assassin originally responsible for transplanting Psylocke's mind into the body of an Asian ninja — Psylocke determines that Matsu'o is one loose end that can no longer be left unresolved. It's a tale of carnage and revenge, brought to you by superstars Chris Yost (X-Force) and Harvey Tolibao (Avengers: The Initiative)! • Collects Psylocke #1-4. ISBN-13: 978-0-7851-4439-7 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Christopher Yost Artist: Harvey Tolibao Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover, Full Color Marvel Rating: T+ Suggested for Teens and Up (13+ years old) Ship Date: 06/09/2010 NORTHWEST PASSAGE: THE ANNOTATED SOFTCOVER EDITION • After Fort Newcastle is brutally captured by invading French mercenaries, Charles Lord and a band of his surviving soldiers, trackers, and explorers embark on one last, great adventure to unite the people of Rupert's Land to reclaim their home. This rollicking historical adventure fights its way on land and sea, all in search of and control of the mythic Northwest Passage. ISBN-13: 978-1-934964-35-4 Price: $15.99 ($19.99 CAN) Publisher: Oni Press Writer: Scott Chantler Artist: Scott Chantler Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 272 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Young Adult Other Works by Creators: Scandalous (ISBN-13 978-1-929998-98-2, $9.95), Days Like This (ISBN-13 978-1-929998-48-7, $8.95) Comparison Title: Crogan's Vengeance (ISBN-13 978-1-934964-06-4, $14.95) Genre: Historical Ship Date: 03/31/2010 POSSESSIONS • Meet Gurgazon the Unclean, the cuddliest little pit demon ever trapped in the Llewellyn-Vane House for Captured Spirits and Ghostly Curiosities! This pit demon may look just like a cute little 5-year-old girl, but it isn't interested in playing checkers with other ghosts. The Gurgazon is determined to escape! Will the house contain it? Or will the world of peace and friendly bunnies come to an end as the Gurgazon exacts its revenge? ISBN-13: 978-1-934964-36-1 Price: $5.99 ($7.50 CAN) Publisher: Oni Press Writer: Ray Fawkes Artist: Ray Fawkes Size: 5.5 x 8 Page Count: 88 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Children (ages 9 - 12) Other Works by Creators: Apocalipstix Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-932664-45-4, $11.95) Comparison Title: Courtney Crumrin Volume 1: The Night Things (ISBN-13 978-1-929998-60-9, $11.95), Salt Water Taffy: The Legend of Old Salty (ISBN-13 978-1-932664-94-2, $5.95) Genre: Humor Ship Date: 03/31/2010 STUMPTOWN VOLUME 1 • Dex is the proprietor of Stumptown Investigations, and a fairly talented P.I. Unfortunately, she's less adept at throwing dice than solving cases. Her recent streak has left her beyond broke — she's into the Confederated Tribes of the Wind Coast for 18 large. But maybe Dex's luck is about to change. Sue-Lynne, head of the Wind Coast's casino operation, will clear Dex' debt if she can locate Sue-Lynne's missing granddaughter. But is this job Dex's way out of the hole or a shove down one much much deeper? KEY SELLING POINTS: • Greg Rucka's first creator-owned series since the Eisner award-winning Queen & Country. ISBN-13: 978-1-934964-37-8 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Oni Press Writer: Greg Rucka Artist: Matthew Southworth Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 144 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Other Works by Creators: Queen & Country The Definitive Edition Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-932664-87-4, $19.95), Whiteout Volume 1: The Definitive Edition (ISBN-13 978-1-932664-70-6, $13.95) Comparison Title: Jinx (ISBN-13 978-1-58240-179-9, $24.95), Criminal Volume 1: Coward TPB (ISBN-13 978-0-7851-2439-9, $14.99), Parker: The Hunter (ISBN-13 978-1-60010-493-0, $24.99) Ship Date: 05/30/2010 CAPTAIN LONG EARS • Eight-year-old Michael embarks on an exciting adventure in a theme park with his imaginary friend, a purple gorilla named Jam, all in search of Captain Big Nose, Michael's dead father. The two self-styled "space ninjas" are thrown off track when they decide to save the park's elephant, who is being abused by his keepers. ISBN-13: 978-1-59362-187-2 Price: $12.95 ($13.95 CAN) Publisher: SLG Publishing Writer: Diana Thung Artist: Diana Thung Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 168 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Children (ages 9 - 12) Comparison Title: Jellaby, Volume One (ISBN-13 978-1-4231-0303-5, $8.99), Herobear And The Kid Volume 1: The Inheritance (ISBN-13 978-0-9721259-1-8, $19.95), Amulet: The Stonekeeper (ISBN-13 978-0-439-84681-3, $9.99) Genre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy Ship Date: 05/12/2010 JAVA TOWN AND OTHER UNLIKELY DESTINATIONS • Tired of long lines at the airport or road trips that lead nowhere? Sick of the same old monuments and dusty geologic formations? Now you can visit fascinating, non-existent locales from the comfort of your favorite reading spot. Exclusively with this book you will see such sights as Java Town: the city that never sleeps — because it can't; Surly Flats: Trailer parks and waitresses as far as the eye can see; and Manville: Beer, buds, and big screen TV as well as other (and other worldly) stops along the way. • Java Town collects stories from the ongoing webcomic by Scott Saavedra and combines them with stories from the Java Town comic book series previously published by SLG. ISBN-13: 978-1-59362-186-5 Price: $9.95 ($10.95 CAN) Publisher: SLG Publishing Writer: Scott Saavedra Artist: Scott Saavedra Size: 5 x 7.75 Page Count: 128 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Humor, Action/Adventure Ship Date: 03/31/2010 BENNY AND PENNY IN THE TOY BREAKER • Why can't he ever play nice? Benny and Penny hide every toy and tell Cousin Bo he can't play with them. Will the three mice find a way to play without something getting torn, ripped, or snatched away? • Bestselling author Geoffrey Hayes thrills us with this hilarious tale of tiny cousins who discover a game that can't ever be ruined. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Bestselling author Geoffrey Hayes has written and illustrated over forty children's books, including the extremely popular series of Otto and Uncle Tooth Mystery Readers (over a million copies sold), the classic Bear By Himself, the Patrick Bear books, and When the Wind Blew by Caldecott Award-winning author Margaret Wise Brown. • Follow-up to Benny and Penny in The Big No-No!, hailed by Forbidden Planet International as "...an absolute treasure for any bookcase." • "Head and shoulders above the standard early reader' fare." — Colleen Mondoor,Eclectica • "Dick and Jane may now pack up their things and leave town for good!" — Children's Book Historian Leonard Marcus SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Benny And Penny in The Big No-No (ISBN-13 978-0-9799238-9-0, $12.95) • Benny And Penny in Just Pretend (ISBN-13 978-0-9799238-0-7, $12.95) ISBN-13: 978-1-935179-07-8 Price: $12.95 ($16.50 CAN) Publisher: TOON Books Writer: Geoffrey Hayes Artist: Geoffrey Hayes Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 32 Format: Hardcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Children (ages 4 - 8) Comparison Title: Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons (ISBN-13 978-0-9799238-1-4, $12.95), Otto's Orange Day (ISBN-13 978-0-9799238-2-1, $12.95), Jack and the Box (ISBN-13 978-0-9799238-3-8, $12.95), Stinky (ISBN-13 978-0-9799238-4-5, $12.95), Luke On The Loose (ISBN-13 978-1-935179-00-9, $12.95) Ship Date: 05/03/2010 THE DARKNESS / PITT • Dale Keown's classic hero, Pitt, makes his return to comics! When Pitt's mission to track down those infected by an alien virus brings him to The Darkness bearer Jackie's stomping ground in New York, they are invariably drawn together. Both attract the unwanted attention of the Federal Government and mayhem ensues! • The crossover reunites The Darkness writer Paul Jenkins (Captain America, Mythos) and Pitt creator Dale Keown (Hulk: The End), collecting all three issues of the mini-series, as well as a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes bonus material. Also included is the landmark The Darkness #75 for first time readers! KEY SELLING POINTS: • The Darkness video game sold 1.5 million copies worldwide. • The Darkness is one of Top Cow's flagship characters with over 10 years of publishing history. ISBN-13: 978-1-60706-108-3 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Top Cow Productions/Image Comics Writer: Paul Jenkins Artist: Dale Keown Size: 7 x 10 Page Count: 144 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Comparison Title: The Darkness Accursed Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-58240-958-0, $9.99), The Darkness Accursed Volume 2 (ISBN-13 978-1-60706-044-4, $9.99), The Darkness Accursed Volume 3 (ISBN-13 978-1-60706-100-7, $12.99), The Darkness Compendium Edition (ISBN-13 978-1-58240-643-5, $59.99) Ship Date: 04/15/2010 SUPER SPY: THE LOST DOSSIERS • This “secret spy activity book for grown-ups” includes new comics, toys, codes, sketches, diagrams, and annotations to Matt Kindt's critically-acclaimed graphic novel Super Spy. What's inside? Deleted scenes! Standalone spy stories! Sketchbook pages! 3-D comics! Full annotations! Diagrams of spy gadgets and keys to unlock secret codes hidden throughout the original book! Toys and stories for you to cut out and assemble! PLUS: illustrations, photos, and commentary from Matt explaining the real-world spy origins of his stories and techniques! Don't just read this book... USE it! KEY SELLING POINTS: • "This is a rip-roarin' yarn set in Europe during WW2 about spies and assassins crossing paths — sometimes with lethal consequences. Fifty-odd short tales are all connected, telling a bigger story about love, betrayal, sudden death, loneliness, and the stress of pretending to be someone you really aren't. Kindt's simple-but-stark art style suits a dark story taking place mostly in shadows. ... Final word: A killer spy thriller."— Dan Lennard,People Magazine • "Matt Kindt's work on Super Spy blows my mind. The elegance of his art, juxtaposed with his rich character work and complex narrative is nothing short of genius." — Jesse Alexander (Producer and writer of Heroes, Lost, and Alias) ISBN-13: 978-1-60309-043-8 Price: $12.95 ($16.50 CAN) Publisher: Top Shelf Productions Writer: Matt Kindt Artist: Matt Kindt Size: 5.75 x 8.25 Page Count: 88 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Other Works by Creators: Super Spy (ISBN-13 978-1-891830-96-9, $19.95) Ship Date: 05/15/2010 DARKSTALKERS VOLUME 2: THE NIGHT WARRIORS • The ghoulish monsters and sexy seductresses known as the Darkstalkers are back! Morrigan, Demitri, Bishamon, and Donovan are joined by newcomers like Huitzil, Anakaris, Sasquatch, and Q-Bee. It's man VS demon, robot VS mummy, succubus VS vampire, and more, as the creatures of the night battle for control of the darkness! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Capcom's legendary action-horror franchise, Darkstalkers, returns to comics! • This trade paperback collects the complete 3-issue Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors comic story, plus all eight additional Darkstalkers bonus stories! SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Darkstalkers Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-0-9738652-1-9, $12.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-926778-02-0 Price: $12.99 ($15.25 CAN) Publisher: Udon Entertainment Writer: Ken Siu-Chong Artist: Joe Vriens, Eric Vedder, Joe Ng, Alvin Lee, LeSean Thomas, Mark Brooks, Skottie Young Size: 5.75 x 8.25 Page Count: 128 Format: Softcover, Full Color Series: 2 volumes Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Graphic Novel/Literature Ship Date: 05/31/2010 FAIRY IDOL KANON VOLUME 4 • The time has finally come for the girls to settle things with their rival Julia once and for all, during a musical version of "Snow White!" Plus, learn the final fate of the land of Fairies... will the girls' music be powerful enough to save this magical world? KEY SELLING POINTS: • Part of UDON's all-new UDON Manga for Kids line of fun and exciting Manga for younger readers! SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Fairy Idol Kanon Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-897376-89-8, $7.99) • Fairy Idol Kanon Volume 2 (ISBN-13 978-1-897376-90-4, $7.99) • Fairy Idol Kanon Volume 3 (ISBN-13 978-1-897376-91-1, $7.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-897376-92-8 Price: $7.99 ($9.99 CAN) Publisher: Udon Entertainment Writer: Mera Hakamada Artist: Mera Hakamada Size: 4.5 x 6.75 Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Black & White Series: 4 volumes Frequency: Quarterly Recommended Age: Children (ages 9 - 12) Comparison Title: The Big Adventures of Majoko Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-897376-81-2, $7.99) Genre: Manga Ship Date: 05/31/2010 SILENT MOBIUS: COMPLETE EDITION VOLUME 4 • The ultimate sci-fi manga continues! Could the AMP's leader, Rally Cheyenne, really be — a Lucifer Hawk!? And if so, will her team still stand behind her? It's the epic conclusion of Silent Mobius' first story arc, which will leave the AMP changed forever! KEY SELLING POINTS: • The classic sci-fi manga presented for the first time in traditional right-to-left format. • Silent Mobius: Complete Edition features an all-new translation, and new high-quality scans taken directly from the original artwork. • Each volume also features a full-color gallery of rare artwork, plus bonus material like data files, character designs, and interviews. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Silent Mobius: Complete Edition Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-897376-21-8, $14.99) • Silent Mobius: Complete Edition Volume 2 (ISBN-13 978-1-897376-22-5, $14.99) • Silent Mobius: Complete Edition Volume 3 (ISBN-13 978-1-897376-23-2, $14.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-897376-24-9 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Udon Entertainment Writer: Kia Asamiya Artist: Kia Asamiya Size: 5.75 x 8.25 Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Partial Color Series: 15 volumes Frequency: Quarterly Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Manga Ship Date: 05/31/2010 STREET FIGHTER WORLD WARRIOR ENCYCLOPEDIA • Enter the world of Street Fighter, where fighters of every size, shape, and color collide in a global battle for supremacy. Combatants fight for reasons as diverse as their nationalities, each which their own unique moves and fighting style. Now you can learn the whole story behind the world's greatest fighters in The Street Fighter World Warrior Encyclopedia! Inside you will find detailed profiles of every Street Fighter character, including their histories, strengths, allies, enemies, and more! Each profile is accompanied by pulse-pounding artwork by top UDON artists like Alvin Lee, Jo Chen, Arnold Tsang, Jeffrey Cruz, Joe Ng, and Omar Dogan. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Based on the popular video game franchise Street Fighter, which has sold multi-millions of copies worldwide! • The all-new game Super Street Fighter IV arrives for X-box 360 and Playstation3 in Spring 2010! ISBN-13: 978-1-926778-01-3 Price: $13.99 ($17.50 CAN) Publisher: Udon Entertainment Writer: Matt Moylan Artist: Jo Chen, Arnold Tsang, Jeffrey Chamba Cruz, Joe Ng, Gonzalo Ordóñez, UDON Size: 5.75 x 8.25 Page Count: 136 Format: Softcover, Full Color Series: 1 volume Recommended Age: Young Adult Other Works by Creators: Street Fighter Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-932796-08-7, $9.99), Darkstalkers Volume 1 (ISBN-13 978-1-932796-34-6, $12.99), Street Fighter Legends Volume 1: Sakura (ISBN-13 978-0-9781386-4-6, $11.95) Genre: Graphic Novel/Literature Ship Date: 05/31/2010 AGON • The year is 2012 and Earth has finally made contact with an alien species... however, the message is very clear: Fight or Die! Forced to participate in an intergalactic gladiatorial battle that pits highly evolved species from various planets against one another, Earth must pick its best warriors to compete in the ancient combat ritual of AGON, a tournament which will ultimately determine the fate of the planet! ISBN-13: 978-0-9825826-3-3 Price: $14.99 ($16.50 CAN) Publisher: Zenescope Writer: Scott Burn Artist: Pablo Churin Size: 6.75 x 10.25 Page Count: 176 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction Ship Date: 05/01/2010 • Renton Thurston is a young 14-year-old who is tired of his boring life and spends his time lifting, an extreme form of aerial hoverboarding. One day, a large mecha known as an LFO crash-lands in his grandfather's garage and a beautiful young girl named Eureka emerges. Thus begins a journey that will change both of their lives! • The story continues as Eureka and Renton encounter the infamous Gekkostate! KEY SELLING POINTS: • Writer Tomonori Sugihara reinterprets the Eureka Seven story in a series of light novels. • Includes scenes and variations not contained in the anime or manga. ISBN-13: 978-1-59409-793-5 Price: $8.99 ($11.50 CAN) Publisher: Bandai Entertainment Writer: Tomonori Sugihara Size: 5 x 7.5 Page Count: 200 Format: Softcover, Black & White Frequency: Bimonthly Recommended Age: Young Adult Genre: Manga Ship Date: 03/15/2010 PROSE EUREKA SEVEN NOVEL VOLUME 2: UNKNOWN PLEASURE • Born in the blazing crucible of war, but sworn to fight for peace, the mysterious obsidian aviator known only by the codename Captain Midnight flies again! An ace pilot, super secret agent, and astounding scientific genius, the heroic Captain Midnight ruled the radio airwaves and starred in comic books, film serials, and a classic television series. Now, when we need him most, he has returned, along with his legendary Secret Squadron, to battle spies, saboteurs, and the mercenary armies of the evil warmonger Ivan Shark and his delectably deadly daughter, Fury. • Featuring New York Times bestselling aviation novelist John J. Nance, the Captain Midnight Chronicles boasts a squadron of talented contributors, including Stephen Mertz, Robert T. Jeschonek, Mark Justice, Chuck Dixon, Robert Greenberger, Trina Robbins, Tim Lasiuta, Win Scott Eckert, Howard Hopkins, and Christopher Mills. ISBN-13: 978-1-933076-68-3 Price: $16.95 ($21.50 CAN) Publisher: Moonstone Writer: John J. Nance, Stephen Mertz, Robert Greenberger Artist: Vatche Mavlian Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 224 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Young Adult Ship Date: 05/15/2010 PROSE CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT CHRONICLES • Anderson Lake is a company man, AgriGen's Calorie Man in Thailand. Under cover as a factory manager, Anderson combs Bangkok's street markets in search of foodstuffs thought to be extinct, hoping to reap the bounty of history's lost calories. There, he encounters Emiko. Emiko is the Windup Girl, a strange and beautiful creature. One of the New People, Emiko is not human; instead, she is an engineered being, creche-grown and programmed to satisfy the decadent whims of a Kyoto businessman, but now abandoned to the streets of Bangkok. Regarded as soulless beings by some, devils by others, New People are slaves, soldiers, and toys of the rich in a chilling near future in which calorie companies rule the world, the oil age has passed, and the side effects of bio-engineered plagues run rampant across the globe. • What Happens when calories become currency? What happens when bio-terrorism becomes a tool for corporate profits, when said bio-terrorism's genetic drift forces mankind to the cusp of post-human evolution? In The Windup Girl, award-winning author Paolo Bacigalupi returns to the world of "The Calorie Man" (Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award-winner, Hugo Award nominee, 2006) and "Yellow Card Man" (Hugo Award nominee, 2007) in order to address these poignant questions. KEY SELLING POINTS: • The Windup Girl was named one of the top ten books of 2009 by Publisher's Weekly, Library Journal, and the San Francisco Chronicle. • "Complex, literate and intensely felt tale, which recalls both William Gibson and Ian McDonald at their very best... clearly one of the finest science fiction novels of the year." — Publisher's Weekly • "Disturbing... beautiful, fast-paced, exciting...and also a novel of hope." —SF Signal • "[an] extraordinary, virtuoso, shock-immersion rendering of [a] transformed world." —SciFi Wire ISBN-13: 978-1-59780-158-4 Price: $14.95 ($17.99 CAN) Publisher: Night Shade Books Writer: Paolo Bacigalupi Size: 6 x 9 Page Count: 300 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Comparison Title: Altered Carbon (ISBN-13 978-0-345-45768-4, $14.95), Old Man's War (ISBN-13 978-0-7653-1524-3, $12.95) Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Ship Date: 05/01/2010 Rights: World PROSE THE WINDUP GIRL • When professional duelist Conn Labro escapes indentured servitude as the star player of Horder's Emporium, he abandons the gaming world of Thrais and sets out on an interstellar journey filled with murder, deceit, and self-discovery. His only friend on Thrais, discovered dead and tortured, left him enough money to buy himself out of his contract and a curious encrypted "bearer deed" to a mysterious property on the distant edge of the galactic Spray. With the seductive, secretive showgirl Jenore Mordene at his side and a villainous pleasure cult dogging his every move, Labro sets out to learn the truth behind his bearer deed and more about his own past than he had ever dared bargain for. • For the first time ever in paperback, this thrilling, vividly imagined new science fiction novel from rising star Matthew Hughes (The Commons, Majestrum, The Spiral Labyrinth) provides atmospheric adventure in the classic tradition while layering on complex, fascinating societies and future cultures with the deft touch of a master storyteller. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Author Matthew Hughes routinely makes the Locus recommended reading lists, and his latest novel, Hesperia, received a starred review in Publisher's Weekly. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Steppe (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-182-4, $14.99) • Robots Have No Tails (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-153-4, $12.99) • The Walrus & The Warwolf (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-214-2, $17.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-60125-264-7 Price: $14.99 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Paizo Publishing, LLC. Imprint: Planet Stories Books Writer: Matthew Hughes, Jay Lake Size: 6 x 9.25 Page Count: 260 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Ship Date: 05/19/2010 PROSE TEMPLATE - A NOVEL OF THE ARCHONATE • Remember the werewolves of classic stories and films, those bloodthirsty monsters that transformed under the full moon, reminding us of the terrible nature that lives within all of us? Today's werewolves are much more suave — and even sexy — and they've moved from British moors to New York City lofts, shaved, and got jobs. But as the tales of these writers will show you, they remain no less wild and passionate, and they still tug at the part of our being where a wild animal used to be. • Running With the Pack includes stories from Carrie Vaughn, Laura Anne Gilman, and C.E. Murphy, and they will convince you that despite their gentrification, werewolves remain as fascinating and terrifying as ever. ISBN-13: 978-1-60701-219-1 Price: $14.95 ($17.99 CAN) Publisher: Prime Books Writer: Carrie Vaughn, Laura Anne Gilman, C. E. Murphy Size: 5.5 x 8.5 Page Count: 320 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: All Ages Other Works by Creators: The Secret History of Moscow (ISBN-13 978-0-8095-7223-6, $12.95), The Alchemy Of Stone (ISBN-13 978-0-8095-7284-7, $12.95) Comparison Title: What Dreams May Come (ISBN-13 978-0-425-20268-5, $14.00), My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding (ISBN-13 978-0-312-34360-6, $14.95), My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon (ISBN-13 978-0-312-37504-1, $14.95) Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Ship Date: 05/15/2010 PROSE RUNNING WITH THE PACK • Green Town, Illinois stands at the very heart of Ray Bradbury Country. A lovingly re-imagined version of the author's native Waukegan, it has served as the setting for such modern classics as Dandelion Wine, Something Wicked This Way Comes, and Farewell Summer. In Summer Morning, Summer Night, Bradbury returns to this signature locale with a generous new collection of twenty-seven stories and vignettes, seventeen of which have never been published before. Together, they illuminate some of Green Town's previously hidden corners, and reaffirm Bradbury's position as the undisputed master of a unique fictional universe. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Limited to 3,000 copies. ISBN-13: 978-1-59606-306-8 Price: $14.95 ($18.99 CAN) Publisher: Subterranean Press Imprint: Far Territories Writer: Ray Bradbury Size: 5.5 x 8.5 Page Count: 184 Carton Qty: 36 Carton Weight: 38 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Fantasy Ship Date: 05/30/2010 PROSE SUMMER MORNING, SUMMER NIGHT • If the twentieth century was the American Century, who will the next one belong to... and what will become of the nation's capital? Will Washington D.C. be drowned in the rising tides and its glory days forgotten, or will its residents rise to the challenge and remake the world in its image? In these stories you'll find as many questions as answers, but if assembled authors agree on anything, it's that we are destined to live in interesting times and more than that... ones that we will have a hand in creating. Ask not what the future can do for you... with stories by Cory Doctorow, James Alan Gardner, Joe Haldeman, Sean McMullen, Kim Stanley Robinson, Allen M. Steele, and many more. ISBN-13: 978-0-9621725-4-0 Price: $16.95 ($20.50 CAN) Publisher: WSFA Press Writer: Cory Doctorow, James Alan Gardner, Joe Haldeman, Jack McDevitt, Sean McMullen, Kim Stanley Robinson, Allen M. Steele Size: 5.5 x 8.5 Page Count: 292 Format: Softcover, Black & White Recommended Age: All Ages Comparison Title: Boston Noir (ISBN-13 978-1-933354-91-0, $15.95), Portland Noir (ISBN-13 978-1-933354-79-8, $15.95), DC Noir (ISBN-13 978-1-888451-90-0, $15.95) Genre: Science Fiction Ship Date: 12/01/2009 PROSE FUTURE WASHINGTON • Harry Turtledove, Capclave 2009's Guest of Honor, is the master of alternate history, and now with Reincarnations, a limited edition celebrating his achievements, he explores worlds that might have been. • Featuring six previously-uncollected stories, an original story, story notes, and an introduction by Sheila Williams, the editor of Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Limited to 750 copies, with a portion already sold to Capclave attendees or to dealers, Reincarnations is an instant collectible! ISBN-13: 978-0-9621725-6-4 Price: $25.00 ($31.50 CAN) Publisher: WSFA Press Writer: Harry Turtledove, Sheila Williams Size: 5 x 7 Page Count: 160 Format: Hardcover, Black & White Recommended Age: All Ages Ship Date: 3/01/2010 PROSE REINCARNATIONS BELLA SARA MINIATURES SERIES 3 ISBN-13: 978-1-59934-751-6 UPC: 8-74667-00751-7 Price: $1.99 ($2.50 CAN) Publisher: Hidden City Games, LLC. Writer: Hidden City Games Carton Qty: 20 Carton Weight: 0.12 Format: Display Series: 3 volumes Frequency: Semi-Annual Recommended Age: All Ages Genre: Fantasy Ship Date: 03/02/2010 Rights: United States GAMES • Embark on new quests and discover the magical world of North of North with this brand-new set of velvety horses from Bella Sara! What adventures will your secret codes unlock? This miniatures set features 20 new velvety horses from the latest series and secret codes that unlock new Bella Sara adventures at BellaSara.com. BELLA SARA: SUNFLOWERS BLISTER ISBN-13: 978-1-59934-746-2 UPC: 8-74667-00746-3 Price: $2.99 ($3.99 CAN) Publisher: Hidden City Games, LLC. Writer: Hidden City Games Size: 4.5 x 7.5 Carton Qty: 15 Carton Weight: 30 Format: Mass Market Series: 11 volumes Frequency: Quarterly Recommended Age: All Ages Genre: Fantasy Ship Date: 03/02/2010 Rights: United States GAMES • Your adventure with Emma begins! Legend says that once upon a time three noble sisters traveled to distant lands and became the patrons of their own herds of horses. What happened to these herds? The first of these were the flower, tree, and plant horses rooted in the magic of nature. Join Emma as she searches the Jasmine forest for the horses of herd Sunflower. BELLA SARA: SUNFLOWERS DISPLAY BOX ISBN-13: 978-1-59934-745-5 UPC: 8-74667-00745-6 Price: $107.64 ($134.99 CAN) Publisher: Hidden City Games, LLC. Writer: Hidden City Games Size: 5.25 x 4 Carton Qty: 20 Carton Weight: 30 Format: Display Series: 11 volumes Recommended Age: All Ages Genre: Fantasy Ship Date: 03/02/2010 Rights: United States GAMES • Your adventure with Emma begins! Legend says that once upon a time three noble sisters traveled to distant lands and became the patrons of their own herds of horses. What happened to these herds? The first of these were the flower, tree, and plant horses rooted in the magic of nature. Join Emma as she searches the Jasmine forest for the horses of herd Sunflower. BELLA SARA: SUNFLOWERS TIN ISBN-13: 978-1-59934-755-4 UPC: 8-74667-00755-5 Price: $12.99 ($16.50 CAN) Publisher: Hidden City Games, LLC. Writer: Hidden City Games Size: 6 x 3 Carton Qty: 12 Carton Weight: 25 Format: Case Recommended Age: All Ages Genre: Fantasy Ship Date: 04/1/2010 Rights: United States GAMES • Your adventure with Emma begins! Legend says that once upon a time three noble sisters traveled to distant lands and became the patrons of their own herds of horses. What happened to these herds? The first of these were the flower, tree, and plant horses rooted in the magic of nature. Join Emma as she searches the Jasmine forest for the horses of herd Sunflower. • A fantasy RPG world is filled with tough customers, and the worst end up here, in prison! From the guard tower to the interrogation chamber to solitary confinement, Flip-Mat: Prison is a perfect set-piece for any campaign, and it makes an intriguing home base for heroes (or villains!) who take it over. It's a riot! • Measuring 24” x 30” unfolded, this portable, affordable map features a coated surface that can handle any dry erase, wet erase, or even permanent marker. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Usable by experienced GMs and novices alike, GameMastery Flip-Mats fit perfectly into any Game Master's arsenal! • GameMastery Flip-Mats have twice won the prestigious Gen Con/EN World “ENnie” Award for Best Aid or Accessory. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • GameMastery Flip-Mat: Basic (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-155-8, $12.99) • GameMastery Flip-Mat: Cathedral (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-098-8, $12.99) • GameMastery Flip-Mat: Dragon's Lair (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-163-3, $12.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-60125-259-3 Price: $12.99 ($16.50 CAN) Publisher: Paizo Publishing, LLC. Writer: Corey Macourek Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 18 Format: Pack, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Ship Date: 05/19/2010 GAMES GAMEMASTERY FLIP-MAT: PRISON • GameMastery Plot Twist Cards put fate into the hands of the players! Each randomly drawn card features a beautiful, full-color illustration, improvisational cues, and in-game effects that allow players to control the reality of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. With draws representing narrow escapes, unexpected boons, and heroic efforts, GameMastery Plot Twist Cards make perfect rewards for good players, generating unexpected results sure to fuel war stories for years to come! KEY SELLING POINTS: • The set includes 54 distinct “plot twists,” providing hours of entertainment and opportunities for use. • Lisa Stevens, award-winning designer and founder and CEO of Paizo Publishing, has contributed groundbreaking design and development to such games as Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Vampire: The Masquerade, and Ars Magica. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • GameMastery Face Cards: Enemies (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-235-7, $10.99) • GameMastery Face Cards: Friends & Foes (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-210-4, $10.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-60125-262-3 Price: $10.99 ($13.99 CAN) Publisher: Paizo Publishing, LLC. Writer: Lisa Stephens Size: 3 x 3.5 Page Count: 54 Format: Deck, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Ship Date: 5/19/2010 GAMES GAMEMASTERY PLOT TWIST CARDS KILL DOCTOR LUCKY (DELUXE EDITION) • The Origins Awardwinning board game from Cheapass Games comes to your gaming table in a new full-color, high-quality deluxe edition featuring components on par with the best European board games. • Kill Doctor Lucky pits 3 to 7 players against each other in a race to see who can kill Doctor Lucky. The trick is that all the other players want to do it first and will stop at nothing to prevent you from having the pleasure. And the old doctor has earned his nickname well: he's got more lives than Rasputin and an uncanny knack for dodging your best traps. But his luck can't last forever. Before the game is over, someone is going to kill Doctor Lucky — wouldn't you rather it were you? • This deluxe edition includes the "...And His Little Dog Too!" expansion — three rules variants that feature Doctor Lucky's dog, Shamrock. He's just as lucky as his master and has an annoying habit of making you feel fond of him. ISBN-13: 978-1-60125-245-6 Price: $29.99 ($37.50 CAN) Publisher: Paizo Publishing, LLC. Imprint: Titanic Games Writer: James Ernest Size: 11.75 x 9 Format: Boardgame Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Ship Date: 05/18/2010 KEY SELLING POINTS: GAMES • Designer James Ernest is one of the most celebrated game designers in America, with dozens of popular games to his credit. • Significant promotion in game industry trade publications and through online marketing initiatives targeting Paizo's 100,000+ community of gamers. • The leprous tongues of the boggards whisper of a lost tomb hidden at the heart of the Stolen Lands, and of the insatiable barbarian lust of the western humans who would unearth the potent artifact hidden there for their own occluded ends. Can the heroes protect their hard-fought holdings while facing the growing dangers of the west? • A Pathfinder Roleplaying Game adventure for 10th-level characters, this volume continues the Kingmaker Adventure Path, in which the heroes win and defend a small kingdom from threats foreign and domestic. The Pathfinder Bestiary section introduces five all-new monsters perfect for Kingmaker adventuring, and includes an extensive exploration of the ecology and society of the frog-men known as boggards and several new swamp monsters for your game. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Pathfinder Adventure Path enjoys more than 10,000 readers, making it the most widely read and best-selling monthly print RPG product on the market. • Pathfinder Adventure Path volumes use the Open Game License and work with both the Pathfinder RPG and the standard 3.5 fantasy RPG rules set. • Author Neil Spicer is the winner of Paizo Publishing's RPG Superstar 2009 game design contest, involving thousands of gamers. His winning adventure, Realm of the Fellnight Queen, was selected as the winning module proposal by a public vote of the more than 100,000 members of the paizo.com online community. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Pathfinder Adventure Path: Kingmaker Part 1 - Stolen Land (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-229-6, $19.99) • Pathfinder Adventure Path: Kingmaker Part 2 - Rivers Run Red (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-233-3, $19. 99) • Pathfinder Adventure Path: Kingmaker Part 3 - The Varnhold Vanishing (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-2340, $19.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-60125-251-7 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Paizo Publishing, LLC. Writer: Neil Spicer Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 96 Format: Softcover, Full Color Frequency: Monthly Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Ship Date: 05/19/2010 GAMES PATHFINDER ADVENTURE PATH: KINGMAKER PART 4 - BLOOD FOR BLOOD • Since the birth of fantasy roleplaying, a handful of mythic treasures have lurked in the hordes of tens of thousands of campaigns. Infused with magical power and surrounded by countless battle legends and tall tales, these items have been a part of every edition of the rules and continue as important elements of the game to this day. Classic Treasures Revisited places these important treasures into the context of the Pathfinder Chronicles campaign setting, with historical details, advice for using them in Pathfinder games, and tips on suggesting how to make the items far more than a simple line on a character sheet. Each treasure receives a lavishly illustrated 6-page treatment destined to change the way you think about these classic items. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Pathfinder Chronicles: Classic Horrors Revisited (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-202-9, $19.99) • Pathfinder Chronicles: Dungeon Denizens Revisited (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-172-5, $19.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-60125-220-3 Price: $19.99 ($21.99 CAN) Publisher: Paizo Publishing, LLC. Writer: Paizo Staff Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 64 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: All Ages Comparison Title: Pathfinder Chronicles: Campaign Setting (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-112-1, $49.99) Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Ship Date: 03/17/2010 GAMES PATHFINDER CHRONICLES: CLASSIC TREASURES REVISITED • Set the scene for the Serpent's Skull Adventure Path or paint a vivid backdrop for thousands of untold wilderness adventures with this wide-ranging jungle campaigning sourcebook. • Learn the terrible secrets that lurk below the darkened canopy of the Screaming Jungle, dare the treacherous territory of the Gorilla King, and explore the fallen air-cities of long-dead cultures! Discover the secrets to surviving in the hostile Mwangi Jungle — and how to make it a memorable threat for players. Unearth lore about the strange creatures who live in the Mwangi expanse and their even stranger deities. All this and more awaits in this overview of the Mwangi Expanse, an unmapped green hell in the southern reaches of the Pathfinder Chronicles Campaign Setting. KEY SELLING POINTS: • Pathfinder Chronicles: Heart of the Jungle is an invaluable aid to all Serpent's Skull campaigns. • The Pathfinder Chronicles campaign setting won the prestigious Gen Con/EN World “ENnie” award for Best Campaign Setting in 2008 and 2009. • Pathfinder Adventure Path enjoys more than 10,000 readers, making it the best-selling monthly print RPG product on the market. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Pathfinder Chronicles Adventure: The Pact Stone Pyramid (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-145-9, $12.99) • Pathfinder Chronicles: Campaign Setting (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-112-1, $49.99) • Pathfinder Chronicles: Cities of Golarion (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-200-5, $19.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-60125-247-0 Price: $19.99 ($24.99 CAN) Publisher: Paizo Publishing, LLC. Writer: Paizo Staff Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 64 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Ship Date: 5/19/2010 GAMES PATHFINDER CHRONICLES: HEART OF THE JUNGLE • The rustic folk of Blackbeach have kept their cursed heritage secret for thousands of years — they are pureblooded scions of Lost Azlant, the sunken continent across the western sea, whose bloodline eventually causes them to transform into sea-folk and obey a strange underwater entity. A local sorcerer trying to cure his people has awakened a terrible evil, locked away in a nearby Azlanti ruin for thousands of years. Now the villagers are rapidly devolving into fishlike monsters and hearing a telepathic call they cannot refuse. Can the heroes save the villagers and stop the ancient abomination before it escapes to avenge itself? • An aquatic dungeon adventure for 6th-level Pathfinder Roleplaying Game characters. KEY SELLING POINTS: • This adventure was developed with the assistance of hundreds of gamers who contributed to the open design process at Kobold Quarterly Editor and gaming legend Wolfgang Baur's award-winning online Open Design Studio. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Pathfinder Module B1: Crypt of the Everflame (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-186-2, $13.99) • Pathfinder Module E2: Blood Of Dragonscar (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-170-1, $13.99) • Pathfinder Module J5: Beyond the Vault of Souls (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-174-9, $13.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-60125-257-9 Price: $13.99 ($17.50 CAN) Publisher: Paizo Publishing, LLC. Writer: Brandon Hodge Size: 8.5 x 11 Page Count: 32 Format: Softcover, Full Color Recommended Age: Mature Readers (ages 16 and up) Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Ship Date: 05/19/2010 GAMES PATHFINDER MODULE: FROM SHORE TO SEA • This comprehensive guide to the art of Game Mastering goes beyond the Core Rulebook to offer tips, guidelines, and additional rules destined to take your Pathfinder Roleplaying Game campaign to the next level. Containing the accumulated knowledge and best practices of Paizo's award-winning creative staff and cadre of regular freelancers, this 320-page hardcover book is filled to bursting with encounter charts, idea lists, encounter design advice, tips for using and adapting published products to your personal campaign, and top-to-bottom guidelines for building a campaign from scratch. SELECTED PREVIOUS VOLUMES: • Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Core Rulebook (ISBN-13 978-1-60125-150-3, $49.99) ISBN-13: 978-1-60125-217-3 Price: $39.99 ($43.99 CAN) Publisher: Paizo Publishing, LLC. 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