DC Comics For December 2008 (Con't)

SUPERGIRL: COSMIC ADVENTURES IN THE EIGHTH GRADE #1
Written by Landry Walker
Art and cover by Eric Jones

Meet Linda Lee! She’s the newest kid on the block – and the planet, too! Find out how an ordinary girl from Krypton became the most extraordinary girl on Earth in the pages of this brand new monthly series. And if you think life is tough as a hero, try being in the eighth grade.

On sale December 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

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TINY TITANS #11
Story by Art Baltazar & Franco
Art and cover by Art Baltazar

Follow the adventures of Sidekick Elementary’s newest foreign exchange student, Red Star! Meanwhile, Beast Boy hatches his latest plan to catch the attention of Terra. And we officially go to the birds in this issue as Hawk and Dove swoop down for a visit, and the Penguin waddles in for some fun.

On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

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SUPER FRIENDS #10
Written by Sholly Fisch
Art by Dario Brizuela
Cover by J. Bone

It’s the holiday season, and the Super Friends are ready to get festive! But they learn no matter what holiday they want to celebrate, Dr. Light will be there to steal the celebration lights!

On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

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BEN 10: IT’S HERO TIME TP
Written by Man of Action, Sholly Fisch, Robbie Busch and Ivan Velez
Art by Dario Brizuela, Dev Madden, Ethan Beavers and others

Based on the hit animated series from Cartoon Network! Collecting stories from CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #2, 4, 6, 7, 9 and #11-21 as young hero Ben Tennyson discovers a device that allows him to change into ten different alien superbeings! Perfect action and adventure for every young reader!

Advance-solicited; on sale January 7 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

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CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #32
Written by John Rozum, Tom Warburton and Robbie Busch
Art by Will Sweeney, Eric Jones, Art Baltazar and Ethen Beavers
Cover by Jay Stephens

In a new Secret Saturdays story, Zak confronts his family's greatest enemy face-to-face! Plus, Kids Next Door and Samurai Jack!

On sale December 10 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

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CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #52
Written by Tim and Julie Cahill, Paul Kupperberg and Robbie Busch
Art by Andy Suriano, Mike DeCarlo and Mike Kazaleh
Cover by Andy Suriano

Show creators Tim and Julie Cahill bring you an all-new My Gym Partner's a Monkey story in which Jake goes gaga over a new student at Charles Darwin Middle School! Plus, Johnny Bravo and Camp Lazlo!

On sale December 31 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

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LOONEY TUNES #169
Written by Bill Matheny, Robbie Busch, Joey Cavalieri and Sam Agro
Art by David Alvarez, Mike DeCarlo, Neal Sternecky and Pablo Zamboni
Cover by Scott Gross

Love is in the air as Taz meets the monster of his dreams! But who can teach him how to sweep her off her feet? Why, none other than Monsieur Pepe Le Pew!

On sale December 3 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

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SCOOBY-DOO #139
Written by Alex Simmons, Robbie Busch and John Rozum
Pencils by Robert Pope, Scott Jeralds, Dan Davis, Scott McRae and Dan Davis
Cover by Robert Pope & Scott McRae

Reprinting the hauntingly fun tale from SCOOBY-DOO #115, Shaggy and Scooby wish that Mystery, Inc. didn’t exist, only to find that monsters and villains are everywhere, because no meddling kids were around to stop them!

On sale December 24 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

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MAD #497
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots

Deck the halls with hilarity this holiday season! There’s no better gift than providing a chuckle from your favorite humor mag!

On sale December 10 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US

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MAD CLASSICS #24
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots

Bah-ha-ha-ha-humbug! Cozy up next to the fire with these classic gags from years past!

On sale December 17 • 96 pg, FC, $4.99 US

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THE AUTHORITY #5
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage
Art by Simon Coleby and Wes Craig
Cover by Simon Coleby

Locked down, Angie and a group of refugees face the Incubite threat head-on! And will one of the Authority fall prey to the horrible virus ravaging innocent victims aboard the Carrier?

Also included is part 2 of the NUMBER OF THE BEAST-related backup from Gage and artist Wes Craig (WILDSTORM: REVELATIONS)!

On sale December 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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STORMWATCH: PHD #17
Written by Ian Edginton and Christos Gage
Art by Leandro Fernández & Francisco Paronzini and Wes Craig
Cover by Leandro Fernández

While on a rescue mission in Sydney, Team Omega brings back survivors infected with a deadly virus. And when this “Warhol Fever” manifests, all hell breaks loose on SkyWatch III. The NUMBER OF THE BEAST-related backup tale concludes from Christos Gage and artist Wes Craig!

On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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GEN13 #25
Written by Scott Beatty and Christos Gage
Art by Mike Huddleston and Wes Craig
Cover by Mike Huddleston

The sanctuary of the abandoned mall has become horrific for Gen13 as an attempt at helping refugees turns deadly! Between monstrous humans and mutated rats, things just got worse!

Part 3 of the NUMBER OF THE BEAST-related backup continues from Gage and artist Craig!

On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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JAMES ROBINSON’S COMPLETE WILDC.A.T.S TP
Written by James Robinson
Art by Travis Charest and others
Cover by Travis Charest

Fan-favorite writer James Robinson’s run on the premier Super Hero team in the WildStorm Universe is finally collected in one place! Featuring WILDC.A.T.S #15-20, Annual #1 and TEAM ONE WILDC.A.T.S. Robinson joins artists including Travis Charest for mind-blowing adventures you have to read to believe.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US

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EX MACHINA #40
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris and others
Cover by Tony Harris

In a standalone story that’ll have everybody talking, Mayor Hundred searches for collaborators to help write and draw the graphic novel memoirs of his first term in office. And since his first term overflowed with more action, adventure and controversy than most politicians encounter in their entire political careers, this is one autobio not to be missed! And you won’t believe who stops by to lend a hand!

On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

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WILDCATS #6
Written by Christos Gage
Art by Neil Googe and Phil Noto
Cover by Neil Googe

New players hit the scene in Los Angeles and threaten the Wildcats – Lord Defile and the Daemonites! Can these ancient enemies coexist in the post-apocalyptic city?

And Christos Gage kicks off a new backup story featuring the sexy, deadly Christie Blaze with the aid of artist Phil Noto!

On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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WINTERMEN WINTER SPECIAL #1
Written by Brett Lewis
Art and cover by John Paul Leon

Brett Lewis and John Paul Leon’s carefully crafted, acclaimed epic reaches its oversized conclusion! Combining the Super Hero genre with a sociopolitical thrill ride, this finale will leave readers breathless! Who lives? Who dies? And what will befall the Wintermen?

On sale December 31 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

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STORMING PARADISE #6
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Butch Guice & Eduardo Barreto
Cover by Butch Guice

The final, titanic battle for Japan concludes, but at what cost is the victory? Will Operation Olympic be remembered as the final, grand victory in a long war – or a blood-soaked nightmare?

On sale December 31 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE VOL. 2 TP
Written by Will Pfeifer, Bruce Jones and Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Stefano Raffaele, Chris Gugliotti, Joel Gomez, Wes Craig
Cover by Darick Robertson

Leatherface returns with more bloody horror! Collecting CUT #1, ABOUT A BOY #1, BY HIMSELF #1, RAISING CAIN #1-3 and the TEXAS CHAINSAW short story from NEW LINE HORROR ANTHOLOGY #1, this gory volume will have you screaming with delight.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 14 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS

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TOP 10 SEASON TWO #3
Written by Zander Cannon
Art and cover by Gene Ha

Enjoy an extra-dimensional weekend trip with Sgt. Hector Monsoon and Lt. Peregrine's husband as the two head out in order to improve themselves. And back in Neopolis, Girl 2 starts her patrol with her new partner Joe Pi and quickly finds how much is required of a patrol officer. Meanwhile, Dust Devil and Shock-Headed Peter's new informant turns out to have the goods, and they make a surprising arrest.

On sale December 3 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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MIRROR’S EDGE #2
Written by Rhianna Pratchett
Art by Matthew Dow Smith
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

Based on the newly released Electronic Arts video game! Faith shows tremendous promise as a Runner – that most dangerous of jobs. But will her skills be enough to save her when she runs up against an opponent she’s never been able to overcome: her own father?

Written by famed game writer Rhianna Pratchett and illustrated by Matthew Dow Smith (SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS), this new book presents an adventure that’ll further flesh out this incredible video game world!

On sale December 10 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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GEARS OF WAR #3
Written by Joshua Ortega
Art by Liam Sharp
Cover by Brandon Badeaux

After surviving harrowing assaults from the invading Locust Horde, Jace Stratton and Delta Squad are dispatched to Montevado. Their mission: investigate mysterious seismic activity unlike anything COG command has witnessed. Is it increased Locust activity – or is this the start of something more sinister?

On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS

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THE X-FILES #2
Written by Frank Spotnitz
Art by Brian Denham
Cover by Tony Shasteen

Mulder and Scully race to uncover the truth about the apparent suicide of a government scientist. All evidence points to it being nothing more than a case of one man choosing to end his own life, but Mulder is convinced the evidence isn’t revealing everything. For Agent Fox Mulder, uncovering the truth is literally a case of life or death.

On sale December 17 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

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PUSH #3
Written by Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman
Art by Bruno Redondo
Cover by Mario Alberti

Hunted by a team from Division, Ezra evades his own people after they deem him a threat they must eliminate! Fortunately, he discovers he’s not the only Division member with grave doubts about the company.

On sale December 24 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

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FERRYMAN #4
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art and cover by Jonathan Wayshak

It’s the penultimate issue of the miniseries from the mind of legendary movie producer Joel Silver! Gideon Thorne learns the ancient origin of The Other, and the shocking truth ties into just why the satanic Webster wants Gideon exterminated so badly.

On sale December 24 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

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WORLD OF WARCRAFT #14
Written by Walter Simonson
Art by Jon Buran & Jerome K. Moore
Covers by Samwise Didier and Ludo Lullabi

The saga of the missing King of Stormwind concludes here! Our band of heroes must traverse the dangers of Onyxia’s cave in search of Prince Anduin and discover the final secrets of King Varian and Lady Katrana!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Samwise Didier and Ludo Lullabi that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #4
Written by Micky Neilson
Art and variant cover by Ludo Lullabi & Tony Washington
Cover by Chris Robinson

The epic end to the Ashbringer Saga arrives and ties directly into Wrath of the Lich King, the second expansion of the wildly popular World of Warcraft online role-playing game! In the end, all roads lead to Light's Hope Chapel, where the seemingly unstoppable Scourge army will mount a relentless offensive to destroy the Argent Dawn.

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Chris Robinson), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ludo Lullabi & Tony Washington). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale December 31 • 4 of 4 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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HAUNTED TANK #1
Written by Frank Marraffino
Art by Henry Flint
Cover A by Joe Kubert
Cover B by Henry Flint

The Haunted Tank is back in action, but this time it’s an M1 Abrams in modern-day Iraq! African American tank commander Jamal Stuart has his 21st century war ride in full battle rattle and is ready for anything – anything except the whistling-Dixie combat guru ghost who shows up uninvited!

Of course, this isn’t the first time the spirit of Confederate Civil War General J.E.B. Stuart has helped guide a tank. In times of war he makes himself available to assist his descendants in battle. Jamal Stuart, meet your forefather! It’s the newest chapter in the legacy of a long-time DC icon from writer Frank Marraffino (The Dark Goodbye) and artist Henry Flint (OMEGA MEN).

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers that can be ordered separately. Cover A is by Joe Kubert. Cover B is by Henry Flint. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale December 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS #2
Story by Neil Gaiman
Adaptation and art by P. Craig Russell
Cover by Yuko Shimizu
Variant cover by Mike Mignola

In the timeless realm of Japanese myth, the King of Dreams has told the fox how to save the life of the human she loves. It's simple: To protect him, she has to die in his place. In the uncertain realm of dreams and nightmares...

Continuing the adaptation of best-selling author Neil Gaiman’s prose story THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS into sequential format by master storyteller P. Craig Russell (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS), this issue also features a variant cover by fan-favorite artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy)!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Yuko Shimizu), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Mike Mignola). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale December 3 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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100 BULLETS #98
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson

Two issues to go! As the end swiftly approaches, new alliances form and old scores finally settle...it’s not going to be pretty.

On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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AIR #5
Written by G. Willow Wilson
Art and cover by M.K. Perker

Who is the man in the flying machine? What is Clearfleet hiding? And what are the Etesians and Vector Energy so desperate to get their hands on? All questions are answered, as Blythe sets off on an adventure that will change the way she sees the world – and Zayn – forever. Retailers please note: Check the Previews Order Form for a special ordering incentive.

On sale December 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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AMERICAN SPLENDOR: ANOTHER DOLLAR TP
Written by Harvey Pekar
Cover by Dean Haspiel
Art by Darwyn Cooke, David Lapham, Chris Weston, Dean Haspiel, Ty Templeton, Darick Robertson and others

More moving moments from the life of the essential everyman! Harvey Pekar returns with the second Vertigo volume of his AMERICAN SPLENDOR series. Harvey moves into his senior years and finds that he may be able to cope after all.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 7 • 136 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS

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FABLES #79
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham, Andrew Pepoy and Peter Gross
Cover by James Jean

Freddy and Mouse may have erred by opening the big stone box containing not the treasure they'd hoped to find, but one of the great old powers that the Empire had locked away ages ago. With the Empire now gone, many of the great old powers are free again. So, the question needs to be asked: Did Fabletown lose the war by winning it?

On sale December 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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ARMY@LOVE: THE ART OF WAR #5
Written by Rick Veitch
Art by Rick Veitch & Gary Erskine
Cover by Rick Veitch

The moment of truth finally arrives for Loman, Switzer and Flabbergast. And as Magoon lies bleeding, Healey’s dreams of riches and fame die with him. But in the wake of the mind-blowing message from Stelaphane's future self, does anything really matter anymore?

On sale December 3 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

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JACK OF FABLES #29
Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham
Art by Tony Akins & José Marzan
Cover by Brian Bolland

The siege is on! In Part 2 of the status quo annihilating storyline, "The Siege of the Golden Boughs," Bookburner's army storms the gates and the fight begins in earnest! After this issue, the JACK OF FABLES universe will never be the same! Of course, whenever even the most minuscule event happens, the universe isn't technically "the same" afterward, but you get what we mean. Go buy it!

On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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DMZ #37
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli
Cover by John Paul Leon

“War Powers” part 1 of 4. The status quo’s tossed out the window as Matty, back from his misadventure in Staten Island, finds Parco Delgado in office as provisional governor of the City of New York. This first issue of the “War Powers” 4-part arc rips through Parco's first 100 days at breakneck speed redraws what you know about DMZ.

On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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GREATEST HITS #4
Written by David Tischman
Art by Glenn Fabry & Gary Erskine
Cover by Glenn Fabry

The Mates race into space and attack the Ilian mothership – but will even the combined super-powers of the world's great super-team be enough to stop an alien invasion? Thirty years later, Nick and Ethel look for that answer in a dusty storage locker. Whatever happens next, we need to get it in one take.

Plus: a surprise guest appearance by one of the original Mates!
On sale December 24 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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HOUSE OF MYSTERY #8
Written by Matthew Sturges
Art by Luca Rossi and Henry Flint
Cover by Glenn Fabry

Down in the basement, some bad things have come to call, and Fig finds herself face-to-face with the diegetically impaired Miranda in part 3 of “Love Stories for Dead People.” Meanwhile, Harry tells the story of his first days in the House, and who showed up to chase away the nightmarish stowaways in "The Bartender's Tale," illustrated by Henry Flint (HAUNTED TANK).

On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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MADAME XANADU #7
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend

You can’t escape the past! Fast forward in Madame Xanadu’s past as she returns to England after a millennium in exile. Reduced to a much lower state of affairs and telling fortunes in London’s notorious Whitehall district, her tarot readings foresee the brutal multiple murders of several prostitutes – a series of crimes the newspapers credit to the self-named “Jack the Ripper”!

On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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HOUSE OF MYSTERY VOL. 1: ROOM AND BOREDOM TP
Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham
Art by Luca Rossi, Ross Campbell, Sean Murphy, Zachary Baldus, Steve Rolston and Jill Thompson
Cover by Sam Weber

Welcome to the House of Mystery! Filled with peculiar, otherworldly characters from all walks of life, this series from Matthew Sturges (JACK OF FABLES) and Bill Willingham (FABLES) focuses on five people trapped in the reality-warping House of Mystery, a supernatural bar where tales are the legal tender and only the finest storytellers are patrons! But how – and why – they’re stuck inside is all just a little piece of the puzzle in this first volume, which collects issues #1-5 of the all-new acclaimed series and special bonus material.

Advance solicited; on sale January 14 • 128 pg, FC $9.99 US MATURE READERS

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HELLBLAZER #250
Written by Brian Azzarello, Jamie Delano, Dave Gibbons, China Miéville and Peter Milligan
Art by Eddie Campbell, Rafael Grampá, David Lloyd, Giuseppe Camuncoli and others
Cover by Lee Bermejo

Happy Christmas and happy 250th issue! An all-star creative cast leaves five new holiday tales under the tree in this oversized holiday special. See what the season has in store for the always-naughty, never-nice John Constantine. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Right?

On sale December 17 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS

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NORTHLANDERS #13
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Ryan Kelly
Cover by Massimo Carnevale

Hunter meets hunted when Ragnar and Magnus come face to face. The calm and studied demeanor of Ragnar is put to the test while Magnus, who has always justified his systematic campaign of executions as patriotism, wonders if he can rationalize the violence ready to erupt.

On sale December 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

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TOKYO DAYS, BANGKOK NIGHTS TP
Written by Jonathan Vankin
Art by Seth Fisher and Giuseppe Camuncoli & Shawn Martinbrough
Cover by Seth Fisher and Giuseppe Camuncoli

Two tragicomic tales of cultures in collision. When Americans venture abroad, they find that their assumptions about everyday life don’t fit in a backpack. Collecting eight issues of the critically heralded VERTIGO POP!, written by Jonathan Vankin and featuring Eisner-nominated art by Seth Fisher (GREEN LANTERN: WILLWORLD) as well as Giuseppe Camuncoli and Shawn Martinbrough (BANGKOK), TOKYO DAYS, BANGKOK NIGHTS presents a journey to the far side of the world where Americans learn that they may be neither ugly nor innocent, but they still have everything to lose.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 21 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS

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UNKNOWN SOLDIER #3
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Alberto Ponticelli
Cover by Igor Kordey

Taken hostage, Moses and several children march deeper into the Ugandan bush. Now, the pacifist doctor’s only chance of surviving will be to embrace the mysterious soldier that lurks inside of him…and turn fully to the path of violence.

On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

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SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING BOOK ONE HC
Written by Alan Moore
Art by Stephen Bissette, Dan Day and John Totleben
Cover by Stephen Bissett and John Totleben

Writer Alan Moore’s seminal horror series is now published in hardcover for the very first time — including the never-before-reprinted SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #20, in which Moore wraps up the previous storyline and sets the stage for the groundbreaking tales that were to come. Collecting SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #20-27, this first volume features the stories that put Moore on the comics map in the 1980s thanks to his unique narrative style and deconstructive storytelling. Created by a freak accident, Swamp Thing believed he was once scientist Alec Holland — but when he discoveres his true nature, it shatters his universe and sends him on a path of discovery and adventure.

Featuring the art of Stephen Bissette and John Totleben, this groundbreaking work features mind-blowing, genre-defying stories starring the rich, complex character that Neil Gaiman called “The No. 1 New Classic Monster” in Entertainment Weekly.

Advance solicited; on sale February 11 • 208 pg, FC $24.99 US • MATURE READERS

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SCALPED #24
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by R.M. Guera
Cover by Jock

"The Gravel In Your Guts" comes to its shockingly violent conclusion. The dark roads Chief Red Crow and fledgling criminal Dino Poor Bear have been traveling finally bring them together – with haunting repercussions for both.

On sale December 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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YOUNG LIARS #10
Written by David Lapham
Art and cover by David Lapham

What do a smelly public bathroom, a pregnancy test, a pile of cocaine and a small box with a bow have in common? We could tell you but you might not be able to handle it. Danny could barely take it and you know how twisted he is. This is Big C's life on the wild side. Find out where it all went horribly wrong for the Young Liars right here.

On sale December 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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ASTRAL PROJECT VOL. 2
Written by marginal
Illustrated by Syuji Takeya

CMX. Masahiko learns about the origin of the mysterious creature in the sky while it tries to warn him that he should get rid of the CD. Masahiko’s not about to do that, even though jazz collector Oga is bringing in some muscle to take it by force. More is revealed about the girl from Masahiko’s astral journey.
And just when things can’t get any stranger, a painted figure
steps out of a book.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 7 • 5.5” x 8” • 232 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE

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CLASSICAL MEDLEY VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Sanae Kana

CMX/Flex Comix. In this series conclusion, the disguised fugitives are welcomed to Alla Marcia, a land where toys come to life. As Prince Alto and his guard, Soprano, search for a way to rid their families of the evil curse, Soprano’s brother comes in search of the fugitives – and to steal the magic stone that keeps all the toys alive! Then it’s back to the Kingdom of Classical for a final showdown with the King.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 14 • 5” x 7.375” • 162 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

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GON VOL. 7
Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka

CMX. Join Gon for the final volume of this classic series. It’s Gon doing what he does best – helping the targets of predators and having a little fun along the way. This time it’s about families as Gon befriends both a mother bird and her babies and an orangutan and her brood. But the little guy’s big appetite may just get him and his friends in trouble.

Advance-solicited; on sale January 21 • 5” x 7.375” • 176 pg, B&W, $5.99 US • TEEN

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FIRE INVESTIGATOR NANASE VOL. 1
Written by Izo Hashimoto
Illustrated by Tomoshige Ichikawa

CMX. Firefighter academy student Nanase is a promising rookie fire investigator, still haunted by her parents’ fiery death. Three years ago, she saved a man from a burning building; he turned out to be the arsonist responsible for the death of her parents. Now this serial fire-starter has started helping her solve fire-related crimes. Can Nanase reconcile his willingness to help her with his role in her personal tragedy?

Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+

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THE NAME OF THE FLOWER VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by Ken Saito

CMX. Devastated by the loss of her parents, 18-year-old Chouko loses her will to live. After staying with several different relatives, she settles in with a handsome young writer named Kei and finds solace in tending to the flower garden. Kei’s a solitary person who doesn’t quite know how to deal with this emotional young woman, but Chouko’s dedication eventually leads him to accept her presence. Will their mutual affection grow into something more?

Advance-solicited; on sale January 7 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+

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SUIHELIBE! VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Naomi Azuma

CMX/Flex Comix. In this second and final volume, the Biology Club works frantically to create the best exhibit at the upcoming school festival. But when one of the escaped alien creatures shows up, will their presentation be ruined? Later, a teacher appears from Lan’s home planet to tell her that’s she’s going to be tested. If she passes, it won’t be happy news for Tetsu or the club – Lan will have to go home!

Advance-solicited; on sale January 14 • 5” x 7.375” • 162 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • EVERYONE

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TERU TERU x SHONEN VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Shigeru Takao

CMX. The school festival has finally ended, and thankfully, Chiyo didn’t completely destroy it. In fact, her desperate attempts to earn Saizo’s affections have only driven Shinobu and Saizo closer together. Saizo’s adoptive brother Sasuke gets some big news from back home, forcing a return to his village. What’s the big secret that he can’t reveal?

Advance-solicited; on sale January 21 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+

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KING OF CARDS VOL. 6
Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno

CMX. The ways of the heart can be more challenging than the rules of the card game. While Manami claims to want nothing to do with Araki, she just can’t stop thinking about him. Araki swears he’s through with CHAOS, though Manami can’t believe it. Then find out how Manami handles the news that one of her longtime, card-playing allies has a crush on her!

Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 • 5” x 7.375” • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

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