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The Norse Gods help Hitler win World War II…
LIFE EATERS
HARDCOVER

Click For Larger Image      Imagine a world in which the Axis forces of World War II — sliding toward inevitable defeat — were suddenly propelled to victory over the Allies…prompted by aid from the ancient gods of Norse mythology!

      Welcome to the alternate reality of LIFE EATERS, a 144-page WildStorm hardcover graphic novel written by award-winning author David Brin (The Postman, Earth, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — FORGIVENESS) with lush painted art by Scott Hampton (THE BOOKS OF MAGIC, The Upturned Stone). These acclaimed creators weave a tapestry of a world turned upside down, in which Gods walk among us and change the course of human history! This tale is based upon Brin’s Hugo-nominated novella “Thor Meets Captain America”

      This project is supported with trade and house ads and a minisite at www.wildstorm.com.

      LIFE EATERS is a 144-page WildStorm hardcover graphic novel edited by Scott Dunbier. It arrives in comic-book stores October 8 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S.


A sport so extreme, most people don’t believe it exists!
KAMIKAZE

Click For Larger Image      Nothing’s hotter than extreme sports, and now creators Humberto Ramos and Francisco Herrera are putting their unique spin on this world of full-on action and excitement!

      KAMIKAZE is an action-packed new 5-issue Cliffhanger! miniseries written by Humberto Ramos (OUT THERE, CRIMSON), with collaborators Francisco Herrera (Venom) and Olallo Rubio, who also provide interior art. The series features covers by Herrera and Carlos Cuevas.

      Could Stone really be dead? Extreme sports crew Zyon, Andy, Tyra, and Tisha must piece together the mystery of their guru Stone’s disappearance...a mystery that may just put them in the middle of Kamikaze, a new sport so secretive, so dangerous that many have doubted its existence! Can any of them survive this deadly encounter?

      This project is supported with a preview in WildStorm Horizon, trade and house ads, and a minisite at www.wildstorm.com.

      KAMIKAZE is a 5-issue Cliffhanger! miniseries edited by Alex Sinclair. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 15 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S.


TWO-STEP

Click For Larger Image      Tony Ling’s a Zen gangster. Rosi Blades is a bored camgirl. They’ve never met, but this unlikely pair is about to embark on the chase of a lifetime through the streets of London!

      TWO-STEP is a 3-issue Cliffhanger! miniseries written by Warren Ellis (TOKYO STORM WARNING, ORBITER) with art by Amanda Conner (GateCrasher) and Jimmy Palmiotti (21 DOWN, RELOAD) that sends readers on a madcap thrill-ride rife with babes, brawls and bullets!

      Rosi walks through the streets of London, broadcasting everything she sees to the ’Net. She looks for trouble to boost her online hit count…and it’s trouble she finds when a runaway gangster zooms past her, chased by Tony. Tony’s after a stolen case, and soon Rosi finds herself caught up in a war between these gangsters as the hunted flees the hunter! But what’s in the case the gangster stole from Tony…and was it really stolen?

      This project is supported with a preview in WildStorm Horizon, trade and house ads, and a minisite at www.wildstorm.com.

      TWO-STEP is a 3-issue Cliffhanger! miniseries edited by Alex Sinclair and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 8 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S.


THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND’S REVENGE

Click For Larger Image      Hammerhand and the Berzerkers are back — and they’ve captured Hachiman in an attempt to ransom him to the Japanese Empire! But Hachiman has a close friendship with Lion-O…which spells trouble for the bad guys!

      THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND’S REVENGE is a 5-issue miniseries written by Fiona Avery (Tomb Raider: Journeys, Rising Stars: Bright) with art and cover by Carlos D’Anda (GEN13). Carlos Meglia (SUPERMAN/TARZAN, Star Wars: Underworld) provides an alternate cover for issue #1.

      When the Thundercats learn of Hachiman’s kidnapping, they agree to help, despite Snarf’s objections. Lion-O and the others rush toward a confrontation with Hammerhand, unaware that this is exactly what he’d hoped for. He plans to use the ransom money from the Samurai Empire to build his Pirate Kingdom…and ultimately to destroy the Thundercats once and for all!

      This project is supported with house ads.

      THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND’S REVENGE is a 5-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries edited by Alex Sinclair. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 15 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S.


21 DOWN
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Click For Larger Image      Meet Preston Kills, a 20-year-old tattoo artist who can see the moments just before and after a person’s death. But will this power end up killing him?

      Preston’s story is told in 21 DOWN, a 176-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray with art by Jesus Saiz & Palmiotti that collects the critically acclaimed “Conduit” story arc originally presented in 21 DOWN #1-7.

      Preston is blindsided by the arrival of Mickey Rinaldi, a sexy FBI agent who claims to be looking for anyone connected to Herod, the man who granted Preston his power. And when Preston’s brother Robert, a detective with the Brooklyn Police Department, asks to use his power to find a killer terrorizing fetish clubs, he stumbles into an even greater mystery…

      This project is supported by house ads.

  • 176-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback
  • In stores October 22
  • $19.95 U.S.

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Click For Larger Image21 DOWN TP
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray; art and cover by Jesus Saiz and Palmiotti

Collecting the critically acclaimed 7-issue “Conduit” story arc, this volume introduces 20-year-old tattoo artist Preston Kills, an unlikely hero with the ability to touch someone and see the moments before and after their death. For more information, see the feature article.
October 22 :: 176 pages :: $19.95


ARROWSMITH #4 (of 6)
Written by Kurt Busiek; art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Meriño

CLIFFHANGER. The fantasy-adventure series by the acclaimed team of Busiek, Pacheco and Meriño (Avengers Forever) takes a dramatic turn! Even if they survive, Fletcher and those he loves will be forever changed! In the thick of battle in the skies over Europe, Fletcher's illusions are shattered. There are two kinds of airmen: those who learn fast and those who die hard. Every day is a struggle against death, and Fletcher’s starting to think it wouldn't be so bad to lose…

October 15 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


THE AUTHORITY #6
Written by Robbie Morrison; art and cover by Dwayne Turner and Sal Regla

EYE OF THE STORM. The Authority must contend with one of the most defining — and dangerous — aspects of the human race: faith! How will the Authority handle a group that has a more appealing message than their “finer world?” MATURE READERS

October 1 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageCRIMSON: EARTH ANGEL TP — relist
Written by Brian Augustyn; art and cover by Humberto Ramos and Sandra Hope

CLIFFHANGER. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the KAMIKAZE #1, this trade tells the saga of Alex Elder, the teenage vampire who has chosen to use his supernatural abilities to protect the powerless. Reprints CRIMSON #13-18.

October 15 :: 144 pages :: $14.95


Click For Larger ImageEXTINCTION EVENT #4 (of 5)
Written by Robert Weinberg; art and cover by Brett Booth and Sal Regla

The War of the Ages has begun! No one outside Camp Forever is aware that dinosaurs have returned to reclaim the Earth. With Rick and Samantha behind bars and Jamal and the others on the run from the creatures, can anyone warn the world of the impending doom?

October 1 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


GEN13 #14
Written by Chris Claremont; art by Ramón F. Bachs and Sandra Hope; cover by Alé Garza and Carlos D’Anda

As the hunt for the original GEN13 intensifies, Caitlin Fairchild comes to the shocking discovery that everything she believes about her world and herself is a lie!

October 8 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageKAMIKAZE #1 (of 5)
Written by Humberto Ramos, Olallo Rubio, and Francisco Herrera; art and cover by Herrera and Carlos Cuevas

CLIFFHANGER. Get ready to rush headlong into a secret extreme sport known only as Kamikaze in a hot new 5-issue miniseries! Following the murder of their guru Stone, extreme sports crew Zyon, Andy, Tyra, and Tisha must piece together a mystery that may just put them in the middle of this deadly sport! For more information, see the feature article.

October 15 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageLIFE EATERS HC
Written by David Brin; art and cover by Scott Hampton

A beautifully painted original graphic novel gives a glimpse at an alternate ending to World War II! It's 1944 and the Nazis are on the ropes, sliding toward inevitable defeat…until the gods of Norse mythology inexplicably appear and turn the tides of the war in the favor of the Axis! For more information, see the feature article.

October 15 :: 144 pages :: $29.95


Click For Larger ImagePLANETARY #17
Written by Warren Ellis; art and cover by John Cassaday

This issue: a major revelation from Elijah Snow’s past! It's 1933 and Snow floats down-river towards a golden city shrouded by the immense jungle. After encountering a dashing figure, a man raised by animals, Snow meets a brilliant and harmonious people — and one of the great loves of his life…

October 22 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageTHE POSSESSED #4 (of 6)
Written by Geoff Johns and Kris Grimminger; art and cover by Liam Sharp

CLIFFHANGER. What does a rash of possessions mean? Why are they happening? And what horrific event will result from them? The Possessed are about to find out, as the small town of Ironwood becomes a haven for demonic parasites and unholy sin. MATURE READERS

October 22 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageROBOTECH: LOVE AND WAR #5 (of 6)
Written by Jay Faerber and Ken Siu-Chong; art by Long Vo, Charles Park, Jo Chen and Alan Tamm; covers by Long Vo and Tommy Lee Edwards

Max Sterling must face the most difficult task of all…notifying the Dixons of their son's death in combat. Plus, in the backup, Lin Kai-Fun at long last gets a glimpse of his enemy...but the real turmoil revolves around kissing Minmei, his first cousin! Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Long Vo (50%) and Tommy Lee Edwards (50%).

October 1 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageSLEEPER #10
Written by Ed Brubaker; art and painted cover by Sean Phillips

EYE OF THE STORM. The critically acclaimed mature crime/super-villain series rolls into its third act! Holden Carver, along with his two closest allies on the wrong side of the law, go on an extremely dangerous mission — one that will cost one of them their lives. MATURE READERS

October 22 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageSTORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #16
Written by Micah Ian Wright; art by C.P. Smith; cover by Michael Golden

EYE OF THE STORM. Citizen Soldier destroys every satellite in orbit, cutting off the media, knocking out communications grids throughout the world, and pushing the world closer to war. And while Citizen Soldier's suicide super-heroes kill the world leaders capable of containing the panic, Team Achilles draws closer to bringing him down. But is it too little, too late? MATURE READERS

October 8 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageTHUNDERCATS: DOGS OF WAR #3 (of 5)
Written by John Layman; art by Brett Booth and Al Vey; covers by Booth and Vey and Ben Oliver

It's the end of the line for the ThunderCats! A stunning upheaval rocks the very foundations of Thundera as the Thundercats, along with friends and enemies, old and new, rise up against the malevolent War Dogs in a war to end all wars. But what has Mumm-Ra really been up to, and what final tricks does he have up his sleeve? Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Brett Booth & Al Vey (50%) and Ben Oliver (50%).

October 1 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageTHUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND’S REVENGE #1 (of 5)
Written by Fiona Avery; art by Carlos D’Anda; covers by D’Anda and Carlos Meglia

A new take on the ’Cats by the hot creative team of Fiona Avery (Tomb Raider, Witchblade) and Carlos D’Anda (ROBOTECH, BRASS)! The Berserkers, once defeated by the Thundercats, have returned — and they want vengeance! They capture Thundercats ally Hachiman, the powerful Samurai warrior, and hold him for ransom. But when the Thundercats get involved, it turns out that this is exactly what Hammerhand, leader of the Berserkers, was hoping for! For more information, see the feature article

October 15 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageTWO-STEP #1 (of 3)
Written by Warren Ellis; art and cover by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti

CLIFFHANGER. Race through the streets of London gangster-style in this new 3-issue miniseries! When camera-girl Rosi Blades films Zen gangster Tony Ling chasing down a runaway gang member, she quickly finds herself caught in a mad duel over a stolen case. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

October 8 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageWILDCATS Version 3.0 #15
Written by Joe Casey; art by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend; cover by Nguyen and Rian Hughes.

EYE OF THE STORM. The car of tomorrow…today! As Spartan prepares to unleash the Halo car onto an unsuspecting world, a still-crippled Grifter discovers a new way to stay in the gunfighter game involving the initials M.M.! Meanwhile, the early rumblings of Coda War One continue across Europe. MATURE READERS

October 22 :: 32 pages :: $2.95



America's Best Comics

 

Click For Larger ImageSMAX #3 (of 5)
Written by Alan Moore; art by Zander Cannon and Andrew Currie; cover by Zander Cannon

The miniseries spinning out of TOP 10 continues! Jeff Smax, back on his home planet for the funeral of his beloved Uncle Mack, is confronted by the dragons of his past. Accompanied by his partner, Toybox, he soon finds that he must do just that…but can he see the signs pointing him in the right direction while navigating through the bureaucratic red-tape necessary to get a Dragon-Slaying License?

October 15 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImagePROMETHEA #28
Written by Alan Moore; art and cover by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray

Don't they know it's the end of the world (it ended when you said goodbye)? After three years on the run in Millennium City, Promethea returns to New York to commence the apocalypse and is reunited with her mother, Jack Faust, Stacia, and others from her past.

October 22 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageTERRA OBSCURA #5 (of 6)
Written by Alan Moore and Peter Hogan; art and cover by Yanick Paquette and Karl Story

The pieces fall into place as the heroes draw near the Grand Canyon. The Scarab and the Liberator must battle Dr. X's powers of illusion while Tom Strange and company make their way up from the South Pole. But what is the source of the null force sweeping the United States?

October 22 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageTOM STRONG #23
Written by Peter Hogan; art and cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story

A major new revelation in the Tom Strong mythos! Tom Strong, Tesla, and her boyfriend Val head to the moon on a rescue mission at the request of Russian Science-Hero Svetlana-X. Their quarry: her husband Dimitri, a missing Cosmonaut. But as they search for the missing hero, the quiet grandeur of the moon is shattered by the sudden kidnapping of one of their party!

October 8 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


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