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Avatar, Boundless, Boom, Dynamite And Valiant Solicitations For July 2012

Consider this a solicitation team up! For Avatar, Boom, Dynamite and Valiant, together, to make as much as an impact as those Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse and IDW solicitations. Will it work?

Avatar has Zack Penn's new book, Hero Worship, Boom have the new Hypernaturals from Abnett And Lanning, Dynamite have a new Lone Ranger book, Brendon Jerwa writes Vampirella and Valiant have the new Bloodshot. Hmm, I'm sure I've seen that cover before…

AVATAR PRESS

HERO WORSHIP #1
(W) Zak Penn, Scott Murphy
(A/CA) Michael Dipascale
The biggest superhero screen writer in the World comes to comics for the first time!  Zak Penn (writer of the Avengers movie, X-Men II & III movies, and the Alphas TV show) and Scott Murphy (lead writer of Star Wars The Clone Wars) spin a tale about the ultimate celebrity, an indestructible superhero called Zenith, and the rabid fans that worship him.  Legions of adoring fans follow every disaster trying to speculate where they can catch a glimpse of their modern messiah.  What happens when an unhealthy obsession leads to one fan getting super powers of his own?  Available with a Regular, Wraparound, and a special White Knight Incentive cover by Michael Dipascale.
REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 6)    $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC (1 of 6)    $3.99

DAN THE UNHARMABLE #3
(W) David Lapham (A/CA) Rafael Ortiz
Lizzy's life sucks.  Her mom's dead, siblings kidnapped, and even good old Uncle Humpy is on the run from the killers on her trail.  And the only person who stands between them living and dying at the hands of Bobo the Gimp, is an invulnerable deadbeat dad who just wants to chill.  It's a bad day to be Dan.  Dan the Unharmable is a new ongoing gonzo noir series by crime-writing legend, David Lapham and featuring art by Rafael Ortiz.  Available with a Regular, Wraparound, and special Retro Incentive cover by series artist Rafael Ortiz.
REGULAR—32pgs, FC    $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC    $3.99

CROSSED VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PRINTING)
(W) Garth Ennis
(A/CA) Jacen Burrows
Avatar's best-selling graphic novel is going back to print yet again!  Crossed is Ennis' horrifically visceral exploration of the pure evil that humans are truly capable of indulging and collected here are all ten heart-stopping chapters.  This gut-wrenching vision is brought to vivid (and more than a little disturbing) life by his partner in crime Jacen Burrows.  There is no help.  There is no hope.  There is no escape. There is only the Crossed. (FEB100697)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7×10, 240pgs, FC     $24.99

CROSSED: BADLANDS #9
(W) Jamie Delano (A) Leandro Rizzo
(CA) Jacen Burrows, Raulo Caceres, Matt Martin
Jamie (Hellblazer) Delano's brutal story of suffering in the swamp comes to an unforgettable conclusion. Steve must face her former friends all now Crossed maniacs to defend the life growing within her. But in the end, her choice to adapt or die will leave you reeling. There is no hope.  There is no escape. There is only the Crossed.   Available with a Regular and special Red Crossed Incentive cover by artist Jacen Burrows as well as a Wraparound by Raulo Caceres and Torture cover by Matt Martin.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC    $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC    $3.99
TOTURE—32pgs, FC    $3.99

CROSSED: BADLANDS #10
(W) David Lapham (A/CA) Jacen Burrows
Two of the most influential and twisted contributors to Crossed, David Lapham and Jacen Burrows, team up for the first time to tell a terrifying tale of misery in Yellow Belly.  Get in on this essential chapter of the Crossed universe here, but remember – once you see this depravity, you can't unsee it.  Edmund was a pretty normal high school kid with normal kid problems, obsessions and fears.  But when the Crossed outbreak ignites at a local circus he sees a world of color and delight turn to anguish and misery in heartbeat.  When every clown and freak is turned into a bloodthirsty geek set upon amusing its basest impulses on the innocent, all you can do is hide and pray.  Available with a Regular, Wraparound, Torture, and special Red Crossed Incentive cover by artist Jacen Burrows.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC    $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC    $3.99
TOTURE—32pgs, FC    $3.99

FERALS #4—AUXILIARY EDITION
(W) David Lapham (A/CA) Gabriel Andrade
Ferals combines Lapham's flare for gripping crime drama with Avatar's unyielding vision of visceral horror.  This is your chance to get a special first printing of the fourth issue with a brand new cover by artist Gabriel Andrade that is limited to 1,250 copies!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC    $3.99

CROSSED: BADLANDS #1—C2E2 COVER EDITION
(W) Garth Ennis (A/CA) Jacen Burrows
Crossed fans are calling Badlands the ultimate horror series.  If you missed out on the events of C-Day and the launch of this new groundbreaking book, you can still get in with this special first printing of #1 that was only available at Emerald City Comic Con.  Limited to just 850 copies.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC    $5.99

CROSSED: BADLANDS #5—AUXILIARY EDITION
(W) Jamie Delano (A) Leandro Rizzo
(CA) Jacen Burrows
The bi-weekly grueling horror continues with Jamie Delano and Lendro Rizzo's Homo Superior storyline.  This is a special 1,500 copy limited edition first printing with a new "EC Homage" cover by Jacen Burrows.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC    $3.99

CROSSED: BADLANDS #6—AUXILIARY EDITION
(W) Jamie Delano (A) Leandro Rizzo
(CA) Jacen Burrows
Guaranteed to give you nightmares, the Crossed: Badlands brutality continues.  This special 1,500 copy limited edition first printing is available with a new "EC Homage" cover by Jacen Burrows.
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC    $3.99

FERALS #6
(W) David Lapham (A/CA) Gabriel Andrade
David Lapham's redefining of the werewolf legend has become this year's horror sensation and the first story arc ends with a shocker!  Dale Chesnutt finally confronts Gerda's husband but the truth he uncovers is one that threatens to completely destroy far more than just him.  The FBI closes in, the conflict kicks off, and the bodies pile sky high.  Available with a Regular, Wraparound, Gore, and special Slashed Incentive cover by series artist Gabriel Andrade.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC    $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC    $3.99
GORE—32pgs, FC    $3.99

DICKS #6
(W) Garth Ennis (A/CA) John M     acen Burrows
Garth Ennis and John McCrea have insulted just about everyone there is in the pages of Dicks.  Or have they…?  Dougie and Ivor are now going where no idiot has gone before.  Space.  Available with a Regular cover, a very Offensive cover, and a special Classic B&W cover showing one of the lost Dicks covers of yesteryear – all by series artist John McCrea!
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC    $3.99
OFFENSIVE—32pgs, FC    $3.99

BOUNDLESS COMICS

LADY DEATH VOLUME 2
(W) Mike Wolfer (A/CA) Gabriel Andrade
When her mother was whisked away to a hellish dimension, Hope sacrificed her humanity to become Lady Death.  The second chapter of Lady Death's epic tale continues, reprinting issues 7 -12 of the ongoing series!  Through years of warfare, she conquered a realm… but failed to save her mother's soul.  Now, her mother has returned, revealed as the usurper Death Queen, and Lady Death has lost both her kingdom and her direction.  Lady Death's war has just gotten intensely personal… and bloody!  Lady Death Vol 2 is available in three editions, Trade Paperback, Hard Cover, and a Signed Hard Cover Edition that features autographs of Mike Wolfer, Matt Martin, and Michael Dipascale which is limited to just 1000 copies! (C:0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SOFTCOVER—SC, 7×10, 160pgs, FC    $19.99
HARDCOVER—HC, 7×10, 160pgs, FC    $27.99
SIGNED—HC, 7×10, 160pgs, FC    $34.99

LADY DEATH #15—AUXILIARY EDITION
(W) Mike Wolfer (A) Marcelo Mueller
(CA) Daniel HDR
Daniel HDR provides a stunning new cover on this special edition first printing of Lady Death #15 that is limited to just 1,250 copies and available at the original cover price!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC    $3.99

LADY DEATH #15—C2E2 EXCLUSIVE COVER
(W) Mike Wolfer (A) Marcelo Mueller
(CA) Michael Dipascale
This special edition of Lady Death #15 by Michael Dipascale was only available to attendees of Chicago's C2E2 Convention and is limited to just 750 copies!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC    $9.99

LADY DEATH ORIGINS: CURSED #1—TIMELESS BEAUTY COVER
(W) Brian Pulido (A) Gabriel Guzman
(CA) Matt Martin
Brian Pulido's last chapter of the goddess's tragic origin gets an exclusive first printing cover by Matt Martin that is limited to just 750 copies!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (1 of 3)    $9.99

LADY DEATH #19
(W) Mike Wolfer (A) Marcelo Mueller
(CA) Renato Camilo, Matt Martin, Michael Dispascale
Lady Death returns to the Under Realm from her self-imposed exile in the nightmarish dimension of The Void… But nothing, including Hope herself, is as it once was! Now transformed into the true personification of her namesake, Lady Death must wrestle with her new life's mission and the unbreakable deal with Death itself.  Available with a Regular cover by Renato Camilo, Sultry Cover by Matt Martin, Wraparound by Michael Dipascale, and a retailer order incentive Art Deco cover by painter Dipascale!
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC    $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC    $3.99
SULTRY—32pgs, FC    $3.99

WAR GODDESS #9
(W) Mike Wolfer (A) Andres Ponce
(CA) Renato Camilo
Pandora faces the most unexpected foe yet- The biomechanical, war machine known as "Shimmer." But Shimmer isn't the only thing Pandora has to contend with, as the dark matter entity which she tracked to the nightmarish metal structure makes its presence known… In a very big way!  Available with a Regular and Sultry cover by Renato Camilo, as well as a Wraparound and a special Art Nouveau Retailer Order Incentive by painter Michael Dipascale!
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—32pgs, FC    $3.99
WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC    $3.99
SULTRY—32pgs, FC    $3.99

BOOM! STUDIOS

THE HYPERNATURALS #1
(W) Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning (A) Brad Walker, Andres Guinaldo, Mark Irwin
(C) A: Francesco Mattina (30%), B: Trevor Hairsine (30%), C: Phil Noto (30%), D: Timothy Green II (10%)
It is the far future; the human race has finally colonized the galaxy, preserving an era of prosperity that's only possible because of The Hypernaturals. They're a celebrated, galaxy-wide superhero task force that keeps the peace. That is, until they all mysteriously vanish. Now, as the galaxy teeters on the brink of chaos, it's up to a group of retired and long forgotten — and their novice recruits — to save the galaxy from complete destruction. Featuring art by Brad Walker (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY), Andres Guinaldo (BATMAN), and Mark Irwin (X-MEN)!
32pgs, FC    $3.99

PLANET OF THE APES #16
(W) Daryl Gregory (A) Carlos Magno
(C) A: Carlos Magno, B: Damian Couceiro
Writer Daryl Gregory and artist Carlos Magno continue their critically acclaimed run and deliver an arcending issue you'll never forget! Alaya must rally her remaining forces against a threat, one even greater than Sully's troop of rebelling humans… one that might come from the highest echelons of Ape society!
32pgs, FC    $3.99

BETRAYAL OF THE PLANET OF THE APES TP
(W) Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman
(A/CA) Gabriel Hardman
The acclaimed miniseries is finally collected in trade with an introduction by Ed Brubaker! Taking place twenty years before the events of the landmark 1968 PLANET OF THE APES film, find out what happens when the Lawgiver's most sacred commandment — Ape Does Not Kill Ape — Is broken…
SC, 7×10, 128pgs, FC     $14.99

INCORRUPTIBLE VOLUME 7 TP
(W) Mark Waid (A) Marcio Takara, Damian Couceiro
(C) Matteo Scalera
THE FINAL VOLUME OF THE COMPANION SERIES TO MARK WAID'S SUPERHERO EPIC! Max Damage's final test as a superhero has come – and the world will never be the same. Allegiances will be forged and broken, long-time allies will meet their end, and one beloved character will find a strength they never knew they possessed…but is it enough to save the world?
SC, 7×10, 128pgs, FC     $16.99

HIGHER EARTH #3
(W) Sam Humphries (A) Francesco Biagini
(C) A: Frazer Irving, B: Phil Noto
Still on the run, Heidi and Rex land on the strangest, most dangerous planet yet. Filled with primordial creatures and the even deadlier battle tech of Higher Earth, Heidi and Rex are quickly running out of places to hide…
32pgs, FC    $3.99 •

FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES #4
(W) Sam Humphries (A) Jerry Gaylord
(C) A: Humberto Ramos, Cover B: Khary Randolph
Sunday at Comic-Con! Dozens of little brats pawing prized longboxes with chocolate-stained fingers! Hungover creators counting down the clock 'til 5:00pm! Cheapskate
collectors scavenging for last-minute deals! …Not this year. You'll be lucky to make it to the train station intact as the zombie hordes threaten to snuff out geek fandom
once and for all. Written by indie sensation Sam Humphries (OUR LOVE IS REAL) with art by hot new talent Jerry Gaylord! Don't forget to ask your retailer about the #4 (of 4) rare CGC 9.8 Near Mint variant by MARVEL ZOMBIES artist and Zombie King Arthur Suydam!
32pgs, FC    $3.99

EMERALD CITY COMICON EXCLUSIVES:
FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES #1
PLANET OF THE APES #9
HELLRAISER #10
Don't miss your chance to get these exclusive variants previously only available at Emerald City Comicon 2012! Quantities are limited and may be allocated.
32pgs, FC    $9.99Ea.

VALEN THE OUTCAST #8
(W) Michael Alan Nelson (A) Matteo Scalera
(C) A: Khary Randolph Cover B: Eddie Nunez
FINAL ISSUE! All great journeys must come to an end… The assault on Wraithendal continues as Valen Brand's quest to reclaim his stolen soul from the necromancer Korrus Null reaches its shocking conclusion.
32pgs, FC    $3.99

OPERATION: BROKEN WINGS, 1936 TP
(W) Herik Hanna (A/CA) Trevor Hairsine
X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS and WISDOM artist Trevor Hairsine brings you WWII action like you've never seen before! It's 1936. A German intelligence officer is tortured by his superiors. They want to know why he has turned against them. Imprisoned, he givesup nothing as he seemingly waits for death…or the right time to strike! Written by Herik Hanna and drawn by Trevor Hairsine, OPERATION: BROKEN WINGS, 1936 gives you deadly intrigue and bone-crunching action exactly as you like it! Collects the acclaimed mini-series and features additional commentary and artwork by artist Trevor Hairsine!
64pgs, FC    $9.99

HELLRAISER #16
(W) Clive Barker, Mark Miller (A) Janusz Ordon
(C) A: Tim Bradstreet, B: Nick Percival
It was supposed to be so simple… The battle lines have been drawn, and each side has taken major casualties. Captain Elliott Spencer has shown his hand, and now Kirsty Cotton makes her last stand. With her allies fallen, Kirsty will be asked to make the ultimate sacrifice.
32pgs, FC    $3.99 •

MICHAEL MIDAS CHAMPION #1
(W) Jordan B. Gorfinkel (A) Scott Benefiel
Michael Midas was a regular kid, nursing a crush on Dani, the prettiest girl on the playground, and tormented by Truck, the school bully. Then he got older and stronger… SUPER strong. But so did Truck. Now, when Truck is threatening Dani, can Michael Midas step up, overcome his childhood terror, and be the hero he always dreamed of being? Presented in cinematic Widescreen Format, Michael Midas Champion is a new 6-issue miniseries from Jordan B. Gorfinkel (BATMAN, BIRDS OF PREY) and Scott Benefiel (JLA, TOMB RAIDER).
48 PAGES • FC • $4.99

EXTERMINATION #2
(W) Simon Spurrier (A) TBD
(CA) A) Trevor Hairsine/ Cover B: Ben Oliver
Nox and Red Reaper continue their trek across the ravaged American countryside, amassing former friends and foes for the ultimate battle of resistance. But when
old grievances rear their ugly heads, will the alliance survive the journey intact, or will it be torn apart from the inside out? Written by Simon Spurrier (X-CLUB, FEAR
ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT, WOLVERINE: DANGEROUS GAMES), EXTERMINATION is a superhero survival story by an author that boldly explores the dark crevices of an
entire genre. Don't forget to ask your local retailer about the rare CGC 9.8 near mint variant by John Cassaday!
32pgs, FC    $3.99

GARFIELD #3
(W) Mark Evanier (A) Gary Barker
The only thing better than a plate of lasagna is an all-new Garfield comic! We've got two fresh stories coming your way from chefs Evanier & Barker, and well, we're
getting hungry just thinking about it! As an extra treat this month, don't forget to ask your retailer about the limited edition "Jon's First Appearance" Variant Cover!
32pgs, FC    $3.99

SNARKED #10
(W/A/CA) Roger Langridge
They've escaped the kingdom, traversed the high seas, and rescued the Red King. But The King has no idea who Scarlett is, and refuses to leave Snark Island. With the Gryphon bearing down on them, will the Walrus and McDunk be able to save the royal family's happy ending?
32pgs, FC    $3.99

PEANUTS  TPB
(W) Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Shane Houghton
(A) Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Paige Braddock, Matt Whitlock
Delighting old and young fans alike, this collection of the first four issues includes new adventures and classic Sunday strips from Schulz himself.
SC, 7×10, 112pgs, FC        $13.99

ADVENTURE TIME: MARCELINE AND THE SCREAM QUEENS #1
(W/A) Meredith Gran, Jen Wang
(CA) A: Jen Bennett, B: Chynna Clugston. C: LUCY KNISLEY
JOIN FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTERS MARCELINE AND PRINCESS BUBBLEGUM FOR RIOT GRRL ROCK-FUELED EXCITEMENT IN THIS BRAND NEW ADVENTURE TIME MINI-SERIES! Thanks to a newfound interest in music, Princess Bubblegum joins Marceline's paranormal rock band for a tour across the land of Ooo! But when they're threatened by everything from scenesters to beasts born of self-doubt, can they make it to the RADDEST GIG EVER in time?! Written and drawn by acclaimed cartoonist Meredith Gran (Octopus Pie) and featuring a back-up story from Jen Wang (Koko Be Good),variant covers by rockstar ldady cartoonists Chynna Clugston (BLUE MONDAY), Lucy Knisley (French Milk), Ming Doyle (POPGUN), and fan-favorite comic book artist Colleen Coover (Xmxsen: First Class)! ADVENTURE TIME #1 and #2 were INSTANT SELL-OUTS! DON'T MISS OUT ON THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF THIS ALL-AGES PHENOMENON!
32pgs, FC    $3.99 •

ADVENTURE TIME #6
(W) Ryan North And Steve Wolfhard
ART: SHELLI PAROLINE, BRADEN LAMB AND STEVE WOLFHARD
COVER A: CHRIS HOUGHTON COVER B: JAMES LLOYD
THE FUN WILL NEVER END IN THIS HOT ALL-AGES SERIES! The awesome adventures of Finn, Jake, Marceline, Princess Bubblegum and the Ice King continue in the latest issue of this critically-acclaimed, ongoing series! Demand is high for this "new all-ages classic" with the first issue going to a 3rd printing and the second issue in its 2nd printing, order early so you don't miss out!
32pgs, FC    $3.99 •

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

PROPHECY #2
(W) Ron Marz (A) Walter Geovanni (CA) Paul Renaud
There has never been a gathering of heroes like this before. But we've never faced the end of the world before! A collection of Dynamite's greatest characters, including Red Sonja, Vampirella and even Dracula himself, must band together in a desperate attempt to save the world from Mayan 2012 Doomsday Prophecy. But when your allies include the lord of all vampires, everyone will be at each other's throats — literally! An earth-shattering storyline from crossover-king writer Ron Marz and fan-favorite artist Walter Geovani! (STK468435)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

THE SHADOW #4
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Aaron Campbell
(CA) Alex Ross (25%), John Cassaday (25%), Howard Chaykin (25%), Sean Chen (25%)
Exactly who the Shadow might be- or who he once was- is the subject of some grim speculation by Taro Kondo and Buffalo Wong, but the answer may be closer than either suspects. Meanwhile, Cranston and Margo come face to face with the full horror of the Japanese occupation… and on the River Yangtze, a deadly ambush awaits the unwary. (STK468441)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

WITCHBLADE: DEMON REBORN #1
(W) Ande Parks (A) José Luis
(CA) Dennis Calero (Main), Jae Lee (1-in-10)
Sara Pezzini and The Witchblade sent a serial killer who thought himself a demon to hell. A year later, the "Demon" has learned what true torment is all about. Now, he's been offered a special opportunity by hell's bureaucrats: a chance to drag Sara back down with him. In this sequel of the Mark Millar/Jae Lee original story, Sara Pezzini must confront her own demons to avoid losing everything and everyone she loves. BONUS!  Includes the original story by Mark Millar and Jae Lee!  48 pages still for only $3.99! (STK468512)
48pgs, FC (1 of 4)    $3.99

VAMPIRELLA #21
(W) Brandon Jerwa (A) Jose Malaga
(CA) Fabiano Neves (25%), Paul Renaud (25%), Lucio Parrillo (25%), Alé Garza (25%)
After the startling events of last issue, Vampirella's ready to put everything on the line in an attempt to save one soul and destroy another. Heroes and villains alike are playing toward their own endgame, and the cards are turning with a deadly quickness. We're not kidding when we say that BIG changes are coming, and it all starts here with Part 1 of INQUISITION! (STK468450)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

THE BOYS #68
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Russell Braun (CA) Darick Robertson
The next bad day: the Boys compare notes and find that all is very far from being as it should be. MM wants serious words with Butcher, Hughie gets Monkey exactly where he wants him, the Female has a revelation of her own- and news comes in of yet another fatality. Things continue unravelling fast, in part three of The Bloody Doors Off. (STK468416)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC    $3.99

THE BOYS DEFINITIVE EDITION VOLUME 4 HC
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Darick Robertson & Various (CA) Darick Robertson
15 ISSUES!!!  Garth Ennis' The Boys are back for their fourth "definitive" edition! Convinced that Hughie was never what he seemed, Butcher goes to see the Legend… and sets something terrible in motion for our little Scots pal in "The Innocents" (The Boys #39-47). And in "Highland Laddie" (the complete 6-issue mini-series), Hughie heads home to Scotland. But our hero's luck has always been more cloud than silver lining, and the familiar surroundings he craves are not all they might be. You can go home again, but whether or not you should is another matter entirely.
All of these great stories come in one oversized, hardcover with a collector's slip-case and features tons of extras including all of the covers by Darick Robertson, sketches, script pages and much more! (STK468508) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 200pgs, FC    $95.00

THE SPIDER #3
(W) David Liss (A) Colton Worley
(CA) John Cassaday (Main), Francesco Francavilla (1-in-10), Ron Lesser (1-in-20)
Lines have been drawn and sides have been chosen, and now the battle begins in earnest.  As Anput continues her assault against New York, turning innocent citizens into zombies, the Spider desperately searches for the means to stop her.  The truth, however, may lead to the Spider's own past.  The stakes will rise beyond belief as the 21st century rebirth of the Spider deals out mayhem and destruction of the most pulptastic kind. (STK468447)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

PANTHA #2
(W) Brandon Jerwa (A) Pow Rodrix (CA) Mark Texeira
Chaos spreads its dark influence across the desert while Pantha and her teammates Lorelei, Tongueman and Pendragon struggle to keep their alliance together. Mamba's on the loose, innocent souls are suffering, and two mysterious new threats step out of the shadows! Pantha's DANGEROUS GAME continues! (STK468433)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

VAMPIRELLA ANNUAL #2
(W) Mark Rahner (A) Joe St. Pierre (CA) Joseph Michael Linsner
An eager young fanboy wants to be Vampi's new partner, and against her better judgment, she goes with him to a truly unsettling scene: a little town holding a convention for a popular series of vampire books and movies. As the town goes to absurd lengths to profit from fans, a gang of different predators arrives – and they're ravenous! (STK468462)
40pgs, FC    $4.99

DARK SHADOWS #10
(W) Mike Raicht (A) Guiu Vilanova (CA) Francesco Francavilla
Barnabas Collins and his family are still reeling from their encounter with The Children and their sire. The brutal war has left those closest to Barnabas questioning his very nature. However, with a possible cure in his hands, will this 175 year old vampire finally be free of his vampiric curse? Or will remaining a vampire show once and for all that you don't need to be human to prove you have a noble soul? (STK468417)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

THE LONE RANGER: SNAKE OF IRON #1
(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Esteve Polls (CA) Dennis Calero
The Ranger and Tonto are in the crossfire as a bloody Kiowa uprising draws these western legends onto the warpath. The Spirit Horse has returned to the plains and calling the tribes to battle. Is this a ghostly apparition or something else? If the Lone Ranger cannot solve the mystery then the land north of the Brazos will run red with blood! (STK468510)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

THE LONE RANGER VOL. 2 #7
(W) Ande Parks (A) Esteve Polls (CA) Francesco Francavilla
Covers: Francesco Francavilla
Writer: Ande Parks
Artist: Esteve Polls
Colorist: Marcello Pinto

It's new territory and a new arc for the Lone Ranger. With Tonto gravely wounded, the Ranger seeks help from a Ute Indian Shaman. As the Ute decide whether to offer help or simply kill Lone Ranger on the spot, we begin to learn the secrets of Tonto's past. How did Tonto come to be the brave without a tribe who discovered John Reid after the Cavendish gang's ambush? All will be revealed in the Native Ground arc. Part one of six. (STK468446)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

THE LONE RANGER VOLUME 5: HARD COUNTRY TP
(W) Ande Parks (A) Esteve Polls (CA) Alex Ross
It's been two months since Lone Ranger and Tonto hit the trails of the old west, looking for injustice. They've found plenty. Now, they come across settlers who have been victimized in a way that stirs memories in John Reid. Loss, vengeance, and redemption as pioneer idealism meets the reality of hard life on the prairie.  Continuing and expanding on Dynamite's past Lone Ranger series, with new writer Ande Parks at the helm!
An epic six part story (The Lone Ranger Vol 2 #1-6) that will test the mettle of the west's most legendary heroes, collected in The Lone Ranger Vol 5: Hard Country TP, along with a complete cover gallery. (STK466873) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 136pgs, FC    $19.99

GARTH ENNIS' JENNIFER BLOOD #17
(W) Al Ewing (A) Kewber Baal (CA) Tim Bradstreet
The worst day in the world continues. Jen cleans up her mess and tries to come to terms with her latest difficult decision, while Pruitt goes on the warpath and Laura Thomas rolls back into town to make everything much, much worse. (STK468423)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC    $3.99

NINJETTES #6
(W) Al Ewing (A) Eman Casallos (CA) Admira Wijaya
The Ninjettes are dead — long live the Ninjettes! After the apocalyptic events of Jennifer Blood #4, Kelly Hara is a headless corpse in a wooden box! But for how long? One dead cast member will make a shocking return from the grave in this issue, and we might just be shameless enough to make it her! (STK468432)
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32pgs, FC    $3.99

VAMPIRELLA JOSE GONZALEZ VINTAGE 6-FOOT DOOR POSTER
(A) Jose Gonzalez
You've been begging for it!  Now, you got it!  Harris Comics is reprinting one of the crown jewels of Vampirella collectibles: the Jose Gonzalez Door Poster!  Die hard Vampi fans have often paid top dollar for this, but now you too will finally be able to take one home!  Measures 24" x 72". This special edition of the poster will bear a small Vampirella 40th Anniversary logo on the bottom.  Limited to 500!!! (STK429751) (C: 0-0-1)
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Poster, 24×72, FC    $34.95

ARMY OF DARKNESS VOL. 3 #6
(W) Elliot Serrano (A) Marat Mychaels (CA) Tim Seeley
As darkness falls in the Land of the Rising Sun, Ash finds himself teaming up with a Chosen One of the past. Will it be enough to thwart the forces of evil? Will Ash survive his greatest challenge yet? And even if he does, how will he ever get back home to the present? How do you say "Klaatu Berada Nikto" in Japanese anyway? (STK468413)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

THE TOLKIEN ART OF THE BROTHERS HILDEBRANDT 2013 CALENDAR
Advance-Solicted! In Stores October 2012! Once more, from the magical world of Middle-earth. Greg Hildebrandt has chosen 14 pieces of original art from 1976, 1977, and 1978 J.R.R. Tolkien calendars, originally created for Ballantine Books. 37 years ago, Greg and Time dove into Tolkien's epic The Lord of the Rings with all the enthusiasm they could possibly have mustered. Their art set a standard for what the world saw as The Lord of the Rings. Today, this art is still known and loved worldwide. This calendar represents an excellent look at some of the best of The Brothers Hildebrandt Tolkien art.
Calendar, 12×12, FC    $14.99

THE BIONIC MAN #12
(W) Phil Hester, Aaron Gillespie (A) Edgar Tadeo (CA) Alex Ross, Edgar Tadeo
Something has been stalking Steve Austin. Something BIG. The moment Bionic Man fans have been clamoring for finally arrives with the introduction of Bigfoot into the hit series. His origins are unknown, but whatever this mysterious creature may be, Steve Austin has something it wants… and it will kill to get it. (STK468426)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

KEVIN SMITH: THE BIONIC MAN VOLUME 1: SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED TP
(W) Kevin Smith (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Alex Ross
We Can Rebuild Him! Steve Austin is back and acclaimed filmmaker Kevin Smith unleashes his high-octane vision in this new series from Dynamite. Smith unleashes The Bionic Man into the 21st century as only he can, with an innovative take on this classic character that will show you The Bionic Man with a whole new set of powers and abilities – not to mention enemies! Kevin Smith is joined by Phil Hester, artist Jonathan Lau, and cover artist/character designer Alex Ross (the team that brought you the new Green Hornet series).
This trade paperback collects the entire critically acclaimed 10-issue story, along with a complete cover gallery. (STK464782) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7×10, 248pgs, FC    $29.99

THE BIONIC WOMAN #5
(W) Paul Tobin (A) Leno Carvalho (CA) Paul Renaud
When Jaime Sommers comes knocking at OSI Headquarters, will anyone open the door? And while Oscar Goldman and Jaime hash out their troubles, is there division in the enemy ranks? And is there a new love interest for Jaime, coming from an unexpected source? Find out the truth behind it all in an issue where Jaime finds that bullets, luck, and gravity are all playing for wrong team this time. (STK468414)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

THE GREEN HORNET #30
(W) Ande Parks (A) Ronan Cliquet
(CA) Stephen Sadowski (50%), Phil Hester (50%)
A new villain has arrived in Century City. Gravilov is a high-tech arms dealer, bent on using Green Hornet's city as a base from which to ship death worldwide. As Green Hornet and Kato try to stop Gravilov, the fight becomes very personal. Old enemies must become new allies, to save the lives of those dear to Kato. (STK468425)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

WARLORD OF MARS #22
(W) Arvid Nelson (A) Stefano Martino
(CA) Joe Jusko (50%), Lucio Parrillo (50%)
John Carter smashed the power of the therns, the evil priests who enslaved Mars for thousands of years with their false religion. But Matai Shang, the Holy Father of their order, has found the perfect way to strike back – Dejah Thoris. Shang has kidnapped Carter's princess and is heading for a remote kingdom that still blindly clings to his discredited faith. Unfortunately for him, John Carter is hot on his trail! Tag along in Warlord of Mars #22: The Jungles of Kaol. (STK468455)
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32pgs, FC    $3.99

WARLORD OF MARS: DEJAH THORIS #17
(W) Robert Place Napton (A) Carlos Rafael
(CA) Paul Renaud (50%), Fabiano Neves (50%)
Still separated from her people and home following her possession by the Boora Witch, Dejah stumbles upon alien scouts who are part of an advanced invasion force!  She is abducted and taken into space, where alone she must find a way to  stop the menace that threatens her beloved home world. (STK468458)
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32pgs, FC    $3.99

DEJAH THORIS AND THE WHITE APES OF MARS #4
(W) Mark Rahner (A) Lui Antonio (CA) Alé Garza, Sean Chen (1-in-10)
The harrowing horror epic's explosive conclusion! The princess has seen her crew and best friends killed and eaten by the white apes that infest a dead Martian city. She's run, hidden and tried to fight the apes. Now she's out of options – with Carthoris and a ship full of children about to arrive. Who will survive to learn the secret behind the legendary Face of Mars? (STK468420)
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32pgs, FC    $3.99

WARLORD OF MARS VOLUME 2 TP
(W) Arvid Nelson (A) Stephen Sadowski, Edgar Salazar (CA) Joe Jusko
John Carter disappeared from Mars as mysteriously as he arrived. Days before he did, an unknown assassin murdered the guardian of the Red Planet's life support system. Carter himself is implicated in the horrific crime, and it's up to his princess, Dejah Thoris, to clear his name. That would be tough enough, but someone is trying to kill Dejah, too! With enemies all around her, both seen and unseen, she'll need all the help she can get. A murder mystery of Barsoomian proportions and more in the Warlord of Mars
A murder mystery of Barsoomian proportions and more in the Warlord of Mars 2 Vol TP! Collecting issues 10-18 of the series, along with a complete cover gallery! (STK466874) (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 7×10, 264pgs, FC    $24.99

LORD OF THE JUNGLE #8
(W) Arvid Nelson (A) Roberto Castro
(CA) Lucio Parrillo (50%), Paul Renaud (50%)
Tarzan and the notorious crime boss Robert Canler are heading for an epic showdown on the mean streets of Baltimore. Canler is hell-bent on destroying the ape-man – he'll stop at nothing, not even threatening Jane Porter, the woman Tarzan loves. But Jane isn't exactly a helpless damsel in distress. The thrilling conclusion to "The Concrete Jungle" awaits you in Lord of the Jungle #8! (STK468428)
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32pgs, FC    $3.99

GEORGE R. R. MARTIN'S A GAME OF THRONES #10
(W) George R. R. Martin, Daniel Abraham (A) Tommy Patterson (CA) Mike S. Miller
Tyrion Lannister may be Lady Catelyn Stark's prisoner, but the Imp is still in possession of his most dangerous weapon: his devious mind. Yet even the sharpest brain is a poor weapon to pit against naked steel, as he is about to discover in the wild mountains below the Eyrie. Far away, in King's Landing, Tyrion's abduction is just one more complication in the life of Lord Eddard Stark, the King's Hand. But that title-and its attendant worries-may not be his much longer, for when a plot is hatched to assassinate Daenerys Targaryen and her unborn child, Ned must weigh his duty to King Robert against the claims of his conscience. (STK468422)
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32pgs, FC    $3.99

FLASH GORDON: ZEITGEIST #9
(W) Eric Trautmann (A) Daniel Lindro (CA) Alex Ross
Ming has been defeated! Long live Flash Gordon! Following the daring assault on Mingo City, peace reigns across the kingdoms of Mongo… or does it? The dethroned Emperor's reach is long, old enmities still smolder between rival Kings, and Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr. Hans Zarkov discover just how alien a world Mongo really is. (STK468421)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

MERCILESS: THE RISE OF MING #4
(W) Scott Beatty (A) Ron Adrian (CA) Alex Ross
To cement his claim of power, Ming the Merciless launches a strategic war that shows once and for all that there is but one superpower on Mongo! But as Ming turns his attentions to new worlds to conquer, a betrayal within his own court might topple all of Ming's carefully wrought plans! And what does a strange signal from a distant planet mean to the future of Mongo? (STK468431)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

VOLTRON #8
(W) Brandon Thomas (A) Ariel Padilla (CA) Sean Chen
One of Earth's moons lies in ruins, and the Voltron Force is once again returning back to the planet in a rain of fire and debris. And even though every shred of evidence points to the contrary, Keith is convinced a familiar foe is somehow responsible and secretly pulling all the strings. So while the entire Galactic Alliance ponders a deal with the devil, Keith and his team scramble to track down their powerful new enemy before it strikes again. Except that it's heading for the last place they would ever expect—the former Planet Doom. Everything is different, and now that the galaxy is dealing with "Ten Lions," there's no telling what will happen next… (STK468453)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

VOLTRON YEAR ONE #4
(W) Brandon Thomas (A) Craig Cermak (CA) Admira Wijaya
Commander Sven has sworn to do everything possible to protect his squad from harm, but what he's done now puts everything at risk. Backed into a corner, and determined to expose a traitor to the Alliance, Sven can only tell himself that he had no choice but to break a few rules, and use every dirty trick in the book just to survive. And what he and his team have planned from their next mission, a joint operation with the #616, provides a whole new definition to the word counter-mission. Is one Space Explorers life worth their best and probably only chance to know the truth? "Fearless Leader" turns the corner, speeding towards its foregone conclusion… (STK468454)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

RED SONJA #71
(W) Eric Trautmann (A) Edgar Salazar (CA) Walter Geovanni
irst issue in a new story-arc!  Red Sonja is back on the mainland.  But with her clapped in irons and tossed into the Hyborian equivalent of a lunatic asylum, things could be going better for our hero! (STK468439)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

QUEEN SONJA #33
(W) Luke Lieberman (A) Milton Estevam (CA) Lucio Parrillo
Atlantis Ressurected!  Even as 5 armies converge on Emora, Thulsa Doom returns, and brings the Atlantean Empire with him.  Sonja must prove her innocence for the string of royal assassinations that occured during her tournament, and try to bring the armies of the region together to repell the advancing Atlanteans. (STK468438)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

RED SONJA STATUE INSPIRED BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL ARTIST'S PAP ED
(A) J. Scott Campbell
This beautiful statue was inspired by the incredible Red Sonja artwork of J. Scott Campbell.
Tom and Joy Snyder sculpted, painted and painstakingly reviewed every detail of this statue under the watchful eye of J. Scott, creating one of the most compelling and beautiful Red Sonja statues of all time. Measuring approximately 8.5" tall with a base 4" long x 6" wide, this magnificent piece shows that we created a piece that fans will appreciate for years to come. (STK459364)
Statue    $299.99

ROBERT JORDAN'S THE WHEEL OF TIME: EYE OF THE WORLD #27
(W) Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon (A) Francis Nuguit (CA) Jeremy Saliba
In the latest chapter of Robert Jordan's the Wheel of Time: The Eye of the World, Lan rescues Perrin and Egwene from their Whitecloak captors, delivering them back into Moiraine's hands.  There's no time to waste – they need to find Rand and Mat, now, before it's too late! (STK468440)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES: FOOL MOON #7
(W) Jim Butcher, Mark Powers (A) Chase Conley,  Mohan (CA) Chase Conley
A Werewolf war has broken out in Chicago-and everyone of the snarling beasts seems to have it in for Harry! Now, it's the Streetwolves-a lycanthropic biker gang who may just hate Harry enough to draw the wrath of country's most powerful gangster. And the werewolf faction that started the blood-soaked conflict is about to be revealed… (STK453034)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXI #9 (SEP111047)
32pgs, FC    $3.99

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT

BLOODSHOT #1
(W) Duane Swierczynski (A) Manuel Garcia, Arturo Lozzi
(CA) Arturo Lozzi, Mico Suayan, David Aja, Esad Ribic
The Summer of Valiant continues! It's the start of a new mission for one of comics' all-time best-selling superheroes in Bloodshot #1 — the first issue of new ongoing series from acclaimed novelist Duane Swierczynski (Immortal Iron Fist, Birds of Prey) and the lethal artistic tag team of Manuel Garcia (Checkmate) and Arturo Lozzi (Immortal Weapons)!
Your name is Angelo Mortalli. Your brother is trapped behind enemy lines and on the verge of — no. That's not right.  Your name is Raymond Garrison. You've retired from the dangers of the field, but a desperate plea from your oldest friend plunges you into a vicious firefight that — no. That's not right, either. You are Bloodshot.  You are the shade of gray that freedom requires. The perfect confluence of military necessity and cutting-edge technology. A walking WikiLeaks that is a reservoir of dirty secrets that could set the world on fire.  And you've just been captured.
32pgs, FC    $3.99

HARBINGER #2
(W) Joshua Dysart (A) Khari Evans
(CA) Arturo Lozzi, Doug Braithwaite
The hunt for Peter Stanchek intensifies after an epic battle with Pittsburgh S.W.A.T forces him to use his powers out in the open. Now he faces the most difficult decision of his life. Continue to put his friends in harm's way…or abandon them for the safety of Toyo Harada's Harbinger Foundation?
32pgs, FC    $3.99

X-O MANOWAR #3
(W) Robert Venditti (A) Cary Nord
(CA) Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic, Mico Suayan
With the X-O Manowar armor now in his possession, all that stands between Aric and freedom is a legion of alien soldiers.  When he at last comes face to face with Commander Trill — the man responsible for his capture — the enormous power of the Manowar armor reveals its potential in a new and electrifying way.  Can Aric lead his band of fellow prisoners off the Vine colony ship and back to Earth, or will their revolt be put down?  Who will live, and who will die?
32pgs, FC    $3.99

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