Detective Comics #829 & 830
Stuart Moore (w), Andy Clarke (a), Simone Bianchi (covers) 32 pp.
When a costumed terrorist unleashes a plot to blow up Wayne Tower, only the trapped Bruce Wayne can stop him -- but at the cost of revealing his secret identity to all of Gotham. Stuart Moore (Firestorm) and Andy Clarke (Batman) devise a dilemma for the Dark Knight in a complete two-part story.
Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis #50
Tad Williams (w), Shawn McManus (a) 48 pp.
The new creative team of award-winning fantasy novelist Tad Williams and Shadowpact artist Shawn McManus begin a new era in the life of the man who would be King of the Sea in a double-sized landmark fiftieth issue.
Justice League of America #7
Brad Meltzer (w), Ed Benes (a) 40 pp.
Meltzer and Benes' JLA tenure moves into high gear with the formal introduction of the new Justice League of America roster, a tour of their new headquarters and more in a special extra-sized issue.
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Ion #12 (of 12)
Ron Marz (w), Greg Tocchini (a) 32 pp.
As the universe-spanning maxiseries reaches its stunning conclusion, which secret force is plotting the destroy the Guardians? What is the plan of omniprescent cosmic observers the Monitors? Who is the mysterious visitor from the interdimensional void of the Bleed? And could this be the end of Kyle Rayner?
Army@Love #1
Rick Veith (w/a) 32 pp.
When the New Jersey National Guard unit of part-time civilian soldiers is indefinitely deployed to a seemingly never-ending series of wars in the Middle East, idealistic kids fresh out of high school are thrown onto the battlefield alongside middle-aged corporate managers and bored housewives. Iconoclastic writer-artist Rick Veitch (Swamp Thing, Can't Get No, The Question) delivers one of his most wildly creative and subversive works yet in a new ongoing series. (For mature readers.)
Robin: Wanted TP
Adam Beechen (w), Freddie Williams III & Karl Kerschl (a), Patrick Gleason (cover) 144 pp.
One Year Later in the DCU and on the trail of his father's killer, the new Captain Boomerang, Tim Drake finds himself accused of murder in a fix-up intended to lure him into the ranks of the shadowy League of Assassins. Collecting Robin #148-53.
Green Lantern: Rebirth TP
Geoff Johns (w), Ethan van Sciver (a) 144 pp.
A man born without fear and entrusted to be the cosmic protector of Earth, a devastating personal tragedy saw Hal Jordan lose control of his powers and his mind in becoming the cosmic supervillain Parallax. But even if the real reason behind Jordan's breakdown lies with a secret evil dating back to the dawn of time, can one who has fallen so far be redeemed in the eyes of the Guardians of the Universe, the superhero community, and most importantly himself? The superstar pairing of writer Geoff Johns (Infinite Crisis, The Flash, Avengers) and artist Ethan van Sciver (New X-Men) bring back one of the DCU's greatest heroes and revitalise the Green Lantern mythos for a new era in the sold-out limited series.
Showcase Presents: Hawkman volume 1 TP
Gardner Fox & Bob Haney (w), Joe Kubert, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino et al (a), Kubert (cover) 560 pp.
B&W Hawkman and Hawkgirl battle the Shadow Thief and Matter Master, team up with Adam Strange and Aquaman and much more in a bumper collection of over 500 pages of classic stories featuring work of Silver Age luminaries including Gardner Fox, Joe Kubert, Gil Kane and others.
Ex Machina volume 5: Smoke Smoke TP
Brian K Vaughan (w), Tony Harris (a) 120 pp.
Mayor Mitchell Hundred faces difficult decisions and criticism from all sides over his determination to reform New York's drug laws, but will a string of brutally violent robberies and a shocking and apparently politically motivated suicide affect his agenda? The Eisner-winning series from star creators Brian K Vaughan (Y the Last Man, Runaways, Pride of Baghdad) and Tony Harris (Starman) in a collected edition of issues #21-5. (For mature readers.)
Loveless volume 2: Thicker than Blackwater TP
Brian Azzarello (w), Marcelo Frusin, Danijel Zezelj, Werther Dell'Edara (a), Frusin (cover) 168 pp.
In the continuation of the tough-as-nails new series from 100 Bullets writer Brian Azzarello, former outlaw Wes Cutter is welcomed to his new life as sheriff of Blackwater with a grisly murder. Collecting Loveless #6-12. (For mature readers.)
From
Marvel Comics:
Ultimate Spider-Man #106 & 107
Brian Michael Bendis (w), Mark Bagley (a) 32 pp.
Still dealing with the shocking revelations of the Clone Saga, Aunt May's failing health, girl trouble and a mysterious new student at Midtown High, the last thing Peter Parker needs is more drama in his life -- right on cue for Ultimate Daredevil to enlist him into a street-level campaign to take down the Kingpin once and for all.
Fantastic Four #544
Dwayne McDuffie (w), Paul Pelletier (a), Michael Turner (cover) 32 pp.
In the fallout from Civil War and a new dawn for the Marvel Universe, which heroes will make up the new Fantastic Four? It's a new beginning for Marvel's First Family from the new creative team of writer Dwayne McDuffie (Beyond!, Justice League Unlimited) and penciller Paul Pelletier (Exiles, She-Hulk) with covers by Michael Turner.
Mighty Avengers #1
Brian Michael Bendis (w), Frank Cho (a) 32 pp.
With the superhero community still divided in the aftermath of Civil War, Iron Man takes the initiative in forming a new Avengers lineup -- but who will be chosen for the next iteration of Earth's Mightiest Heroes? A superhero team is formed and a classic Avengers villian returns in the new ongoing series from award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, New Avengers, Daredevil) and fan-favourite artist Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows, Marvel Knights Spider-Man).
New Avengers #28
Brian Michael Bendis (w), Leinil Francis Yu (a) 32 pp.
Forced underground in the fallout of Civil War, the New Avengers reform with several new faces in the continuing series from writer Brian Michael Bendis and new artist Leinil Francis Yu (Superman: Birthright, Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk).
Wolverine: Origins #12
Daniel Way (w), Steve Dillon (a), Joe Quesada (cover) 32 pp.
Logan prepares to rescue his forgotten son from the clutches of a fanatical super-terrorist organisation -- but is he walking into a trap? The revelations about Wolverine's mysterious past keep coming in the continuing series from Daniel Way (Punisher vs Bullseye) and Steve Dillon (Preacher).
Wolverine: Weapon X Premiere HC
Barry Windsor-Smith (w/a) 136 pp.
How did Wolverine come to have the indestructible metal adamantium bonded to his skeleton? Why is he unable to remember large periods of his life before joining the X-Men? Could the troubled man he is today be the result of secret physiological and psychological manipulation? The secrets of Logan's involvement with the mysterious Weapon X project are revealed in one of the most significant and acclaimed Wolverine stories of all time, crafted by master artist Barry Windsor-Smith and originally serialised in Marvel Comics Presents #72-84.
Civil War TP
Mark Millar (w), Steve McNiven (a), 192 pp.
Civil War: Fantastic Four TP
J Michael Straczynski & Dwayne McDuffie (w), Mike McKone (a), 184 pp.
Civil War: Amazing Spider-Man TP
J Michael Straczynski (w), Ron Garney (a), 168 pp.
Civil War: Thunderbolts TP
Fabian Nicieza (w), Tom Grummett (a), 120 pp.
Civil War: Young Avengers & Runaways TP
Zeb Wells (w), Stefano Caselli (a), 112 pp.
The biggest comics event of 2006 is collected in a sequence of trade paperbacks featuring some of the hottest new and established talent in contemporary comics, headed by the core seven-part Civil War series from writer Mark Millar (Marvel Knights Spider-Man, Ultimate X-Men, The Authority, Wanted) and artist Steve McNiven (New Avengers, Marvel Knights Four, Sojourn). From the dissolution of the original Avengers to a mind-controlled Wolverine's attempt to assassinate the President to the world-altering events of House of M and M-Day, for more than a year tensions have been growing between super-powered individuals, world governments and the civilian populace -- tensions that will be ignited by a single flashpoint incident and the tragic loss of innocent lives. Superhero teams and families will be disbanded, uneasy new alliances formed and battle lines drawn in a war that pits the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, SHIELD and the entire superhero community against each other and themselves in a conflict that will permanently change the Marvel Universe. Whose side are you on?
Ultimate Spider-Man Ultimate Collection volume 1 TP
Brian Michael Bendis (w), Mark Bagley (a) 352 pp.
While on a field trip to the local laboratory of Osborn Industries smart but introverted high school student Peter Parker is bitten by a genetically modified spider and finds himself developing superhuman powers -- as if he needed another complication in his young life. But when his uncle and father figure is gunned down in a botched robbery, Peter must accept the responsibility that comes with his new abilities in donning a costume to become New York's hottest young superhero: Spider-Man! The landmark first year of the hit reinvention of the Spider-Man mythos from superstar writer Brian Michael Bendis (New Avengers, Daredevil, Powers) and legendary Spidey artist Mark Bagley is presented in a giant trade paperback collecting Ultimate Spider-Man #1-13.
Spider-Man: Birth of Venom TP
Jim Shooter Tom DeFalco, John Byrne, Louise Simonson, David Michelinie (w), Mike Zeck, Ron Frenz, Rick Leonardi, John Byrne, Greg Larocque, Todd McFarlane (a), McFarlane (cover) 344 pp.
Early stories of the alien symbiote costume that grew to become Spider-Man's deadly foe Venom are compiled in a giant trade paperback collection featuring classic work including the Spider-Man debut of future superstar artist Todd McFarlane. Collecting Secret Wars #8, Amazing Spider-Man #252-9, #298-300, #315-7 and Annual #10, Fantastic Four #274 and Web of Spider-Man #1.
Ms Marvel volume 1: Best of the Best TP
Brian Reed (w), Roberto de la Torre (a), Frank Cho (covers) 136 pp.
Following her revival in the pages of House of M and New Avengers, Carol Danvers slips back into the Ms Marvel costume to kick off an acclaimed new ongoing series just in time to tackle an invasion of Earth by the alien Brood. Collecting Ms Marvel #1-5 and Giant-Size Ms Marvel #1.
From Image Comics:
Common Foe TP
Keith Giffen & Shannon Eric Denton (w), Jean-Jacques Zialowski (a), Esad Ribic (cover) 136 pp.
At the height of the second World War amid the blood and chaos of the Battle of the Bulge, battered batallions of American and German soldiers face off across the trenches -- but as night descends, two enemies must work together to survive an ancient evil intent on destroying all in its path. Collecting the surpise hit wartime horror series showing a different side of fan-favourite writer Keith Giffen (Justice League International, 52). (For mature readers.)
Phonogram volume 1: Rue Britannia TP
Kieron Gillen (w), Jamie McKelvie (a) 152 pp. B&W
It has been ten years since the death of Britannia, mod goddess of Britpop -- but in a world where music really is magic and a song can save your life just as soon as end it, Britannia's former lover David Kohl is about to find the classics never really go away. Collecting issues #1-6 of the massively acclaimed new series.
Unusual Suspects TP
Dan Wickline (w), Ben Templesmith, Nat Jones, Chris Moreno et al (a) 96 pp., B&W
Writer Dan Wickline (30 Days of Night: Dead Space) joins artists including Ben Templesmith (Fell, 30 Days of Night), Nat Jones (Spawn), Chris Moreno (Sidekicks) and more for an eclectic anthology of 16 original stories in support of the Hero Initiative, helping comics creators in need.
From
Dark Horse Comics:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1
Joss Whedon (w), Georges Jeanty (a), Jo Chen (cover) 32 pp.
The Buffy saga continues in the official eighth 'season' of the cult television series, overseen by Buffy creator Joss Whedon. More than a year after the destruction of the Hellmouth the Slayers have regrouped into an underground army so effective the US government views them as terrorists, Dawn's growth into a young woman has unexpected side effects, and an old enemy reappears.
From
the smaller publishers:
Hunter's Moon #1 (of 5)
James L White (w), Dalibor Talajic (a) 32 pp.
Successful stockbroker but failed husband Lincoln Greer is looking forward to a weekend bunkered down in a remote woodland cabin, but when his hot date cancels and he unexpectedly finds himself with visitation rights to his son Greer makes the most of the situation and takes the boy hunting. What begins as a father-son weekend soon descends into danger when his boy is kidnapped and a voice on the phone begins making ransom demands, and Lincoln finds himself isolated and alone as the only African-American in a small logging community in the wilds of Oregon. The Academy Award-nominated writer of hit biopic Ray crafts an original five-part thriller with art from rising star Dalibor Talajic.
Savage Tales #1
Ron Marz, Leah Moore & John Reppion et al (w), Adriano Batista, Stjepan Sejic, Matt Smith et al (a) 48 pp.
Dynamite Entertainment kicks off a new bimonthly anthology title featuring a rotating lineup of established creators and hot new talent crafting original tales of Red Sonja, HP Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos, Atlantis and other classic pulp mainstays.
American Born Chinese SC
Gene Yang (w/a) 240 pp.
Life's not easy for Jin Wang as the only Chinese-American student in his high school, struggling to balance staying true to his roots and cultural heritage with discovering who he really is -- and maybe even getting the girl. A 2006 National Book Award finalist in the category of Young People's Literature, American Born Chinese is the acclaimed new work from Xeric-winning cartoonist Gene Yang.
28 Days: The Aftermath GN
Steve Niles (w), Diego Almos, Nate Jones, Dennis Calero (a), Tim Bradstreet (cover) 112 pp.
Bridging the gap between acclaimed modern zombie film 28 Days Later and its forthcoming sequel 28 Weeks Later comes a complete graphic novel centered on the last group of uninfected humans in London trying to remain alive amid an outbreak of the Rage virus, from prolific horror writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and illustrated by Diego Almos, Nate Jones (Spawn) and Dennis Calero (X-Factor).
Wormwood, Gentleman Corpse volume 1 TP
Ben Templesmith (w/a)
With a mysterious dark demonic something stalking the shadows of the city leaving mutilated bodies in its wake, gentlemanly corpse Wormwood and his entourage repay a favour to ghost police detective Trotsky in investigating the case. Collecting the first miniseries and preview issue of the latest iconoclastic project from acclaimed artist Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Fell) plus a generous helping of sketches, pinups and other extras.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie Adaptation #1
Steve Murphy (w), Diego Jourdan (a) 64 pp. B&W
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie Prequels
Steve Murphy et al (w), Diego Jourdan, Jim Lawson et al (a); 32 pp. B&W (each)
The Turtles are back in the official Mirage Studios adaptation of the forthcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles CGI movie along with five prequel one-shots (Donatello, Raphael, April, Michelangelo, Leonardo) featuring exclusive story material.
Nancy Drew volume 9: Ghost in the Machinery SC & HC
Stefan Petrucha (w), Sho Murase (a) 112 pp.
On a mission sponspored by dashing young millionaire Ralph Credo, Teenage sleuth Nancy Drew teams up with eccentric scientist Roy Hinkley to investigate an amazing high-efficiency internal combustion engine developed during the closing stages of World War II along with claims the tank in which it is installed is haunted.
Gamekeeper #1
Andy Diggle & Guy Ritchie (w), Mukesh Singh (a) 32 pp.
Looking for a way to move on from his dark former life, Brock has found solitude as gamekeeper of an sprawling English country estate tending to a world of nature in which man intrudes only when invited. But when armed mercenaries invade his sanctuary looking to dig up the past, they soon find a reformed killer still knows many of his old tricks. Losers writer Andy Diggle develops an idea from director Guy Ritchie (Snatch, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) in a new series with art from Mukesh Singh (Devi).
From the Manga range:
Hanami: International Love Story Vol 1
Plus (w), Sung Jae Park (a)
Hanami: International Love Story is one of Korea's current smash-hit manhwa hits, always ranking in the top five in Korea comics magazine IQ Jump. Hanami tells the story of Junho Suk, lovesick for a girl back in his hometown Suwon (who'd just agreed to be his girlfriend when he was informed that his family were moving to Seoul!), and his strange neighbour. Hanami is Japanese, and her sweet nature quickly charms Junho - and everyone else; everyone at his new school is already talking about her - but what about Sae-un, the girlfriend he left behind?
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days Vol 4
Fumino Hayashi (w/a)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days takes the characters of popular GAINAX series Neon Genesis Evangelion and places them in an alternate reality: the light, bright world of high school, where a guy's number one worry is which girl to pick (and not trying to stay alive)! Already popular with Neon Genesis Evangelion fans, Angelic Days has been classed by ign.com as a "Must read!", and is definitely worth a look for both fans and newcomers alike.
Boy Princess Vol 6
Seyoung Kim (w/a)
Prince Jed is becoming more and more desperate to end his marriage to Nicole in this volume of the popular boys-love manhwa Boy Princess. However, his only want in doing so is to protect Nicole - he's finally learnt the true nature of the mysterious tribe the apothecary is involved in, and their role in his family's true history, including the sacrifice his mother made to save them, and the rise of his murderous half-brother. The village has designs of its own, too, dark and political, and they involve Nicole...
Fruits Basket Vol 16
Natsuki Takaya (w/a)
Tragedy continues to suffocate the Sohma family and those connected to them. Akito is sent into a fit when Yuki declares his independence from the actions of other people, and Kyo realises that he's met Tohru's mother in the past...... but is she ready to learn the truth about her parents? The story of Tohru and the Sohmas continues in the latest volume of the world's #1 shojo series... don't miss out!
Bleach Vol 18
Tite Kubo (w/a)
Rukia's execution has begun. In a matter of seconds, the power of one million zanpaku-tou will slice through her as punishment for sharing her Soul Reaper powers with Ichigo. And yet... Ichigo is nowhere to be found! Is this really how it's going to end for Rukia...?
One Piece Vol 14
Eiichiro Oda (w/a)
Someone has given Dorry the Giant exploding ale, and he's not happy! Assuming that it was Luffy and his crew, he launches an all-out attack... but the Gum Gum Rocket is able to help them soundly defeat him! But Luffy is innocent anyway, and so there's a mystery... if he didn't give the Giant the exploding ale... just who did?
Angel Sanctuary Vol 19
Kaori Yuki (w/a)
The war is reaching its climax, and all the main players are converging on the Tower of Etenamenki, and thus, the Tablet of Heaven, which grants limitless power. When they fight their way through the gate, Setsuna and his crew find that High Angel Rosiel and Lucifer are already inside... and Sandalphon, in possession of Sara's body, is headed there too! Who will win the war of angels and demons?? The final fight starts in the pen-ultimate volume of Angel Sanctuary!
Hana Kimi Vol 17
Hisaya Nakajo (w/a)
With the track meet fast approaching, Mizuki and Sano face an interesting pair of foes: Sano's old high-jump rival, and his own little brother Shin! It gets worse when Shin's trainer is revealed to be his and Sano's father, the one person who Sano hates the most. Sano is focused on winning, and Mizuki wants to help heal the rift in his family... and meanwhile, Nakatsu's sights are set on Mizuki...
Millennium Snow Vol 1
Bisco Hatori (w/a)
The newest offering from the author of fan-favourite <b>Ouran High School Host Club</b>, Millennium Snow tells the story of a young high school girl, Chiyuki, who is fatally ill and living in hospital. Despite everything, though, she's determined to make the most of the time she has left. On one cold night, she meets a reluctant immortal - a vampire at that. Even with her own life fading, Chiyuki takes it upon herself to teach Touya to feel a passion for the life he has...
Previously unreleased in English, Volume 10 of Neon Genesis Evangelion finds Rei led by a disturbing vision to sacrifice herself in combat against the penultimate Angel, Armisael, and Kaworu taking the opportunity to get closer to his own target. But Shinji's got other things to worry about... like the secret behind Rei's origin, a secret kept for years by the cold, brilliant mind of NERV's soul-sold scientist, Ritsuko Akagi.
