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• Walking Dead #100 — 188• Walking Dead #100 Chromium Edition — 188• Walking Dead #100 Poster — 189• Revival #1 — 190• Chew: Secret Agent Poyo #1 — 192• Savage Dragon #183 — 193• Debris #1 (of 4) — 190• Enormous #1 (One-Shot) — 197• Avengelyne Annual #1 — 198• Hoax Hunters #1 — 199• Wild Children (One-Shot) — 200• Batula HC — 202• Sunset HC — 204• Sunset: First Look (One-Shot) — 205• Monolith HC — 206• Blue Estate, Vol. 3 TP — 207• Bomb Queen, Vol. 7: The End of Hope TP — 207• Elephantmen, Vol. 5 HC — 207• Gatecrasher, Vol. 1 TP — 208• Heart TP — 208• Invincible, Vol. 16: Family Ties TP — 208• Mudman, Vol. 1 TP — 208• Backlist Spotlight — 209• ‘68: Scars #4 (of 4) — 210• Activity #7 — 210• Artifacts #20 — 211• Bloodstrike #30 — 211• Carbon Grey, Vol. 2 #2 (of 3) — 212• Creator-Owned Heroes #2 — 212• Dancer #3 — 213• Darkness #105 — 213• Elephantmen #43 — 214• Epic Kill #3 — 214• Fatale #7 — 215• Glory #28 — 215• Grim Leaper #3 (of 4) — 216• Hack/Slash #18 — 216• Haunt #28 — 217• Hell Yeah #5 — 217• Invincible #94 — 218• Li’l Depressed Boy #15 — 218• Manhattan Projects #5 — 219• Mind The Gap #3 — 219• Mudman #7 — 220• Near Death #10 — 220• Pigs #11 — 221• Planetoid #2 — 221• Prophet #27 — 222• Saga #5 — 222• Secret #4 — 223• Skullkickers #16 — 223• Spawn #221 — 224• Super Dinosaur #12 — 224• Supreme #66 — 225• Thief of Thieves #6 — 225• Witchblade #159 — 226• Youngblood #73 — 226

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MIKE NORTONMike Norton has been working in comics for more than a decade, gaining recognition for projects such as The Waiting Place and Jason and the Argobots. In 2001, he became Art Director for Devil’s Due Publishing, where he drew the first Voltron mini-series. In 2005, he went freelance and has since made a name for himself working on books like Queen and Country, Gravity, Runaways, All-New Atom and Green Arrow/Black Canary. His creator-owned web comic Battlepug is a cult hit and his new Image series with Mike Norton, Revival, launches in July.

What are you working on right now?Right now I’m drawing Revival and It Girl for Image. I also draw a weekly webcomic called Battlepug. And a bunch of other odds and ends.

What’s the best part of your job?Being able to make stuff for a living. Getting up every day and hanging out with a bunch of creative people drawing stuff never gets old.

What’s the worst part of your job?The stress of many many deadlines.

How did you first discover comics?My dad gave me Amazing Spider-Man 163 when I was a kid. I wasn’t even old enough to read. It and Star Wars were probably the greatest influences on me as a child. If you weren’t working in comics, what would you be doing?A veterinarian or in a band. I played in bands in high school and the only occupation other than the arts that I even considered when I was a kid was veterinary medicine. That was until I realized it was mostly math and science and not sitting around petting puppies.

What’s the best thing a fan has ever said to you?I had someone tell me they were influenced by my art in their own work. That really got to me. I thought about how so many artists changed my life as a kid. Definitely boosted the ego.

Who is the biggest influence on your work?All those childhood heroes- John Romita, John Byrne, John Buscema. Also a lot of the indy creators that I really got into in the late ‘80s and ‘90s like Bill Reinhold, Matt Wagner, Howard Chaykin, and Mike Allred.

What is the single work of which you’re most proud?Right now it’s Battlepug. It’s the first work I’ve done that’s completely me. I’m really proud of Revival also.

Own up to one of your guilty pleasures.Circus Peanut candies, pizza, Rudy Ray Moore movies, pugs

What was the last comic book you bought?Glory #24!

If you could be someone else for a day, who would it be?Somebody thinner. I like being myself otherwise.

Pick three things you couldn’t live without.Friends (that includes dogs). TV. Pizza. I’m a simple man.

What’s the strangest thing you have in your house?Uh... I guess the ceramic garden statues of Laurel and Hardy I’ve had since I was born.

What makes you laugh?Dogs. Happy dogs are the best.

What is one of your favorite places?Ireland. Loved every second of being there. Also- being in front of my drawing table.

What music are you listening to these days?My musical tastes are kind of stuck in the ‘80s. The last new music I bought was Doomtree and Adam Warrock.

What is your favorite film of all time?I hate answering this question. I usually say Star Wars because it was the most influential.

Who is your best friend?I have a couple of close friends. My buddy Ron from high school and Tim Seeley who I share a studio with.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received?I believe it was Barry Bostwick as Capt. Ace Hunter in the motion picture Megaforce that said, “Deeds. Not Words.” I have honestly based my career on this.

When was the last time you were truly frightened?I had a skiing accident several years ago and messed up my knee pretty badly. Not being in control of something that could possibly end your life is really scary. I still can’t go to the top of a ski hill now.

Name someone you really admire and explain why.I admire all of the people working here at 4Star Studios. Tim Seeley & Steve Seeley, Josh Emmons, Sean Dove, Jenny Frison, and Mike Moreci.

What would you like to see happen in comics in the next 12 months?I would like to see all of my comics become crazy popular so I can buy a big-ass boat. Also, if all comics could become crazy popular, I wouldn’t be sad.

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“SOMETHING TO FEAR” CONTINUES!This extra-sized chapter contains one of the darkest mo-ments in Rick Grimes’ life, and one of the most violent and bru-tal things to happen within the pages of this series. 100 issues later, this series remains just as relentless as the debut issue. Do not miss the monumental 100th issue of THE WALKING DEAD!

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An all-new CHEW #1, a one-shot spinning off CHEW’s most popular supporting character, and comics’ most beloved homicidal cybernetic kung-fu rooster. Concentrated mayhem. Feathers, rage and hate! Plus: an all-star pin-up gallery from some of the most staggeringly talented artists in the industry!

In the far future, humanity has doomed planet earth to rot and decay, covering her surface with garbage. Now, ancient spirits called the Colossals rise from the debris and attack the remaining survivors, forcing the human race to the brink of extinction. One warrior woman, Maya, sets out to find the last source of pure water to save the world before the monsters bring it all to an end.

“Big isn’t quite Enormous, but one can always hope that the world discovers just how many incredibly cool books Image has to offer in the later part of 2012. That, and Game of Thrones.” Tim DanielMORNING GLORIES

“Michael Bay to direct Twilight reboot.” Followed by “Local officials still calculating death toll after Michael Bay announced to direct Twilight reboot.”Rob GuilloryCHEW

“That IMAGE UNITED will be finished, followed by a sequel featuring a team up of the latest generation of Image characters including Firebreather, Invincible, Cassie Hack, Dr. Marrow, Tony Chu, Shinku and Bomb Queen, Mud Man, and the Mice Templar! We’ll call it IMAGE Nü-NITED. ”Tim SeeleyHACK/SLASH, BLOODSTRIKE

“The biggest news should be that COMICS have made a comeback in the mostly film driven multi media convention and Image comics is leading the way for a future where creators run the show and not big business. ”Jimmy Palmiotti QUEEN CRAB

“Wild Children.”Ales KotWILD CHILDREN

“What do you hope Will be the biggest story to come out of comic-con international this year?”

For one day in rural central Wiscon-sin, the dead came back to life. Now it’s up to Officer Dana Cypress to deal with the media scrutiny, religious zealots, and government quarantine that has come with them. In a town where the living have to learn to deal with those who are supposed to be dead, Officer Cypress must solve a brutal murder, and everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.

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THE WALKING DEAD #100STORY: ROBERT KIRKMANART: CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURNCOVER A: CHARLIE ADLARDCOVER B: MARC SILVESTRICOVER C: FRANK QUITELYCOVER D: TODD McFARLANECOVER E: SEAN PHILLIPSCOVER F: BRYAN HITCHCOVER G: RYAN OTTLEYCOVER H: CHARLIE ADLARD WRAP-AROUNDINCENTIVE COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD BW WRAP-AROUND

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“SOMETHING TO FEAR” CONTINUES!This extra-sized chapter contains one of the darkest moments in Rick Grimes’ life, and one of the most violent and brutal things to happen within the pages of this series. 100 issues later, this series remains just as relentless as the debut issue. Do not miss the monumental 100th issue of THE WALKING DEAD!

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THE WALKING DEAD #100 CHROMIUM EDITIONSTORY: ROBERT KIRKMANART: CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURNCHROMIUM WRAP-AROUND COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD

JULY 1140 PAGES / BW / M$9.99

THE WALKING DEAD #100 POSTERART: CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN

JULY 1124x36$9.99

The epic cover for THE WALKING DEAD #100 cover is now available as a poster! No fan should be without this undead wall candy.

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REVIVAL #1STORY: TIM SEELEYART: MIKE NORTONCOVER: JENNY FRISONINCENTIVE COVER: CRAIG THOMPSON

JULY 1132 PAGES / FC / T+$2.99

For one day in rural central Wisconsin, the dead came back to life. Now it’s up to Officer Dana Cypress to deal with the media scrutiny, religious zealots, and government quarantine that has come with them. In a town where the living have to learn to deal with those who are supposed to be dead, Officer Cypress must solve a brutal murder, and everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect. A beautiful “farm noir” that puts a new twist on the zombie genre, created by NYT Bestselling author TIM SEELEY and acclaimed artist MIKE NORTON.

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CHEW: SECRET AGENT POYO #1STORY: JOHN LAYMANART / COVER: ROB GUILLORY

JULY 1136 PAGES / FC / M$3.50

Hey retailers/readers/speculators! Still kicking yourself for not ordering and/or passing by CHEW #1, now that you see what it’s going for on eBay? Here’s your chance to get sweet, sweet, revenge, with an all-new CHEW #1, a one-shot spinning off CHEW’s most popular supporting character, and comics’ most beloved homicidal cybernetic kung-fu rooster. Concentrated mayhem. Feathers, rage and hate! Plus: an all-star pin-up gallery from some of the most staggeringly talented artists in the industry!

OFFERED AGAIN:•CHEW, VOL. 1 TP•CHEW, VOL. 2 TP•CHEW, VOL. 3 TP•CHEW, VOL. 4 TP•CHEW, VOL. 5 TP

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SAVAGE DRAGON #183STORY / ART / COVER: ERIK LARSEN


SPECIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! The final showdown between Overlord and Savage Dragon! This is the big one! It’s all been leading up to this! Secrets revealed – blood spilled – butts kicked! Comes with our highest possible recommendation!

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DEBRIS #1 (OF 4)STORY: KURTIS J. WIEBEART / COVER: RILEY ROSSMO


In the far future, humanity has doomed planet earth to rot and decay, covering her surface with garbage. Now, ancient spirits called the Colossals rise from the debris and attack the remaining survivors, forcing the human race to the brink of extinction. One warrior woman, Maya, sets out to find the last source of pure water to save the world before the monsters bring it all to an end.

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ENORMOUS #1 (ONE-SHOT)STORY: TIM DANIELART / COVER: MEHDI CHEGGOUR

JULY 5 64 PAGES / FC / T+TREASURY SIZED $9.99

In the midst of a planetary battle for food and fuel, a vast ecological cataclysm spawns THE ENORMOUS, massive beasts unlike anything ever witnessed. Humankind struggles to stave off extinction and the only law is to hunt or be hunted. It’s an epic action adventure featuring the survival of the biggest!

A HUGE TREASURY-SIZED ONE-SHOT FROM HEAVY METAL’S MEHDI CHEGGOUR!

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AVENGELYNE ANNUAL #1STORY: MARK POULTONART: STEPHEN SISTILLI & OWEN GIENICOVER: ROB LIEFELD


“WHEN HELL COMES HOME” Avengelyne tells Father Peter a tale about the Red Dragon’s attack on Heaven after his dark exile. Featuring Lord B’Liale, Passover, and the Warhost with art by guest artist, STEPHEN SISTILLI (KONI WAVES).

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HOAX HUNTERS #1STORY: MICHAEL MORECI & STEVE SEELEYART: AXEL MEDELLINCOVER: TIM SEELEY

JULY 532 PAGES / FC / T$2.99

“DIE OFF ANOTHER DAY,” Part OneThe acclaimed backup begins its own series! A rash of mass animal deaths leads the Hoax Hunters to the Louisiana bayou. What they find is a mystery that harkens to Jack’s past – and a dangerous cryptid bent on revenge!

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WILD CHILDREN (ONE-SHOT)STORY: ALES KOTART: RILEY ROSSMO


Guns. Acid. Cameras. School.

The themes behind the controversial HELLBLAZER: “SHOOT” by WARREN ELLIS and PHIL JIMENEZ merge with the attitude of the GRANT MORRISON and PHILIP BOND masterpiece of teenage revolt, KILL YOUR BOYFRIEND, delivering a story of magic, passion and disinformation.

WILD CHILDREN: A different type of education.

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BATULA HCSTORY: STEVEN T. SEAGLEART / COVER: MARCO CINELLO

JULY 548 PAGES / FC / E OVERSIZED$14.99

MAN OF ACTION STUDIOS - creators of the international hit BEN 10 – return with an all-new big book for little readers!

Livingston is a peaceful fruit bat whose life changes when he is bitten by a vampire and transformed into a vampire bat! As Batula – an avenging creature of the night – Livingston develops a taste for adventure and a need to prove that no matter what he looks like on the outside, he’s still the same bat on the inside.

A full-color story book by FRANKIE STEIN creators SEAGLE & CINELLO!

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SUNSET HCSTORY: CHRISTOS GAGEART / COVER: JORGE LUCAS

JULY 18160 PAGES / BW / MDIGEST$19.99

SOMETIMES ALL YOU CAN DO IS GO OUT WITH GUNS BLAZING…In the noir tradition of Chandler and Spillane comes SUNSET, a two-fisted tale of revenge and redemption. On the surface, Nick Bellamy looks like any other veteran retiree left behind by a modern world. In reality, Nick is a former enforcer, who stole a fortune and years of freedom from his former mob boss. Now, in the twilight of his life, Nick will lose everything he cares about except two things: revenge… and the chance to die with his guns blazing.Writer CHRISTOS GAGE (AVENGERS ACADEMY, GI JOE: COBRA) and artist JORGE LUCAS (THE DARK-NESS) promise to hit hard with Minotaur Press’s first original graphic novel that will make you forget all about your Prius and organic whole-grain trans-fat-free diet.

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SUNSET: FIRST LOOK (ONE-SHOT)STORY: CHRISTOS GAGEART / COVER: JORGE LUCAS & FELIX SERRANO

JULY 532 PAGES / FC / MSTANDARD$1.00

SAMPLE IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT!Take a first look at CHRISTOS GAGE and JORGE LUCAS’s SUNSET with this introductory priced, full color issue for only one dollar! Collecting the first 22 pages of the hard hitting noir tale, SUNSET: FIRST LOOK is a perfect low risk way to sample Minotaur Press’s first original graphic novel.

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THE MONOLITH HCSTORY: JIMMY PALMIOTTI & JUSTIN GRAYART / COVER: PHIL WINSLADE

JULY 596 PAGES/ FC / TOVERSIZED$17.99

We are introduced to Alice Cohen, a down and out ex-junkie who inherits a house in Brooklyn from her deceased grandmother. Alice discovers her diary and begins to read the tale of a lost love and revenge that begins in the factories of New York during the Depression and shows the creation of a monster bent on revenge for the slaying of a good honest man. Originally published by DC Comics, but collected here for the first time, featuring an introduction by the legendary JIM STERANKO and the amazing art by PHIL WINSLADE.

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BLUE ESTATE, VOL. 3 TPSTORY: VIKTOR KALVACHEV & ANDREW OSBORNEART: VIKTOR KALVACHEV, TOBY CYPRESS, NATHAN FOX, PETER NGUYEN, REV. DAVE JOHNSON, KIERAN, ALEKSI BRICLOT & ROBERT VALLEY COVER: VIKTOR KALVACHEV

JULY 11 / 120 PAGES / FC / M / $12.99

“...witty, rapid-fire dialogue...gorgeously rendered by a collective of impressive artistic talents.” – The Onion A.V. Club

It’s all been leading to this: the stakes are high, the chips are down and the cards are on the table as Season One of the critically acclaimed Hollywood crime epic goes out with a bang! Uneasy allies face off against ruthless killers when a mob hit goes wrong in this supercool, bonus-packed edition!

Collects BLUE ESTATE #9-12.

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BOMB QUEEN, VOL. 7: THE END OF HOPE TPSTORY / ART / COVER: JIMMIE ROBINSON

JULY 11 / 128 PAGES / FC / M / $15.99

Bomb Queen rises to wreak havoc in a techno-dependent future, but this utopia is protected by the ultimate hero: ShadowHawk! Will the evil Queen rule the world in this sci-fi thriller or will the hero save humanity from destruction? Join JIMMIE ROBINSON as he breaks the mold in this unpredictable saga.

Collects BOMB QUEEN VII #1-4 plus “Beyond Bomb Queen” a retrospective of JIMMIE ROBINSON’s career and a preview of his new book, FIVE WEAPONS!

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ELEPHANTMEN, VOL. 5: DEVILISH FUNCTIONS HCSTORY: RICHARD STARKINGS ART: AXEL MEDELLIN & SHAKY KANE COVER: BOO COOK

JULY 11 / 312 PAGES / FC / M / $34.99

Collects MAN AND ELEPHANTMAN (including the sold out one shot and the highly sought after issue by BULLETPROOF COFFIN’s SHAKY KANE) and THE KILLING SEASON, ELEPHANTMEN volume five is packed with extras, including art by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL and the shocking “strip” from last year’s LIBERTY ANNUAL by STARKINGS and KANE.

COLLECTS MAN AND ELEPHANTMAN AND ELEPHANTMEN #31-33 AND 36-39

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INVINCIBLE, VOL. 16: FAMILY TIES TPSTORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN ART: RYAN OTTLEY, CORY WALKER & CLIFF RATHBURN COVER: RYAN OTTLEY, CLIFF RATHBURN & JOHN RAUCH

JULY 5 / 136 PAGES / FC / T+ / $16.99

The aftermath of the Viltrumite War continues on! Mark is unprepared for the challenges his brother Oliver and Allen the Alien set before him… get ready for a beat down in the grand Invincible fashion!

Collects INVINCIBLE # 85-90

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JULY 11 / 144 PAGES / FC / T / $9.99

It’s the first day back at school for Owen Craig, and it’s not going too well. He’s been run over, got detention, and his police officer father has been taken prisoner by armed bank robbers. And now his body seems to be turning to mud... Collects MUDMAN #1-5

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GATECRASHER, VOL. 1: RING OF FIRE TPSTORY: MARK WAID & JIMMY PALMIOTTI ART / COVER: AMANDA CONNER

JULY 11 / 104 PAGES / FC / T / $12.99

Unbeknownst to the human race, a great and terrible evil threatens to engulf the earth. College freshman Alec Wagner is the “Gatecrasher,” a somewhat reluctant member of a covert brigade of warriors dedicated to protecting Earth. As sole possessor of the ability to predict the opening of inter-dimensional gates, Alec assumes nearly overwhelming responsibility for his team, conducting the Split-Second Squad against alien invaders. While juggling college and inter-dimensional combat, Alec also has high prospects for his social life, if he could ever show up on time for a date!

Collects Black Bull Media’s GATECRASHER #1-4

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STORY: BLAIR BUTLER ART / COVER: KEVIN MELLON

JULY 11 / 120 PAGES / BW / M / $12.99

Witness the rise of cage fighter Oren “Rooster” Redmond in this gritty tale of self-discovery illustrated by KEVIN MELLON (LOVESTRUCK, SHIELD) and written by BLAIR BUTLER (G4’s Attack of the Show). Packed with flying knees, crazy submissions, dudes getting punched in the face, and a narrative Alex Zalban at MTV Geek calls, “Something exciting and different. In a world awash with generic stardom stories, this one rings true.” “HEART is a comic worth taking a chance with. It ain’t superheroey, it ain’t in color, and it ain’t your run of the mill comic. What it is is some powerful reading.” – Aint It Cool News. Collects HEART #1-4

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CARBON GREY, VOL. 1: SISTERS AT WAR TPJUL110459 $9.99

ECHOES, VOL. 1 HCAPR110423 $19.99

EMITOWN, VOL. 1 TPDEC110490 $24.99

GREEN WAKE, VOL. 1 TPJUL110468 $16.99

BETWEEN GEARS TPDEC110481 $19.99

LAST MORTAL, VOL. 1 HCAUG110441 $19.99

LI’L DEPRESSED BOY, VOL. 1 TPAPR110424 $12.99

MORNING GLORIES, VOL. 1 HCSEP110417 $39.99

NEAR DEATH, VOL. 1 HCDEC110508 $9.99

KING CITY TPDEC110506 $19.99

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REED GUNTHER, VOL. 1 TPSEP110428 $14.99

SEVERED HCFEB120457 $24.99

SKULLKICKERS: TREASURE TROVE, VOL. 1 HCFEB120458 $34.99

PIGS, VOL. 1: HELLO CRUEL WORLD TPDEC110514 $12.99

SWEETS: A NEW ORLEANS CRIME STORY TPJUN110516 $14.99

UNDYING LOVE, VOL. 1 TPJUL110500 $14.99

WHO IS JAKE ELLIS?, VOL. 1 TPAUG110457 $16.99

WITCH DOCTOR, VOL. 1 TPOCT110522 $12.99

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THE ACTIVITY #7STORY: NATHAN EDMONDSONART / COVER: MITCH GERADS

JULY 1832 PAGES/ FC/ T+ $3.50

“GOAT HUNT,” Part One**An issue co-plotted with actual NAVY SEALs!** After DEVGRU teams seize a Chinese freighter, the CIA shares evidence with Team Omaha that sends three members to Uzbekistan while two others are interrogated at Ft. Belvoir.

’68: SCARS #4 (of 4)STORY: MARK KIDWELLART / COVERS: NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS


A President bids his country farewell, New Jersey becomes unsafe, and in Vietnam, the dead are coming to Tan Son Nhat Airport. Private Kuen Yam and nurse Alice Gleason stand with a small rebellion against the insanity of Sergeant Abel Dawes, following a dark tunnel to the unknown that promises escape…but before it’s over, all will dance to the Tambourine Man’s tune.

And deep in the jungle, where horror rules the shadows, an all-new monster raises its reborn face to the sun.

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BLOODSTRIKE #30STORY: TIM SEELEYART: FRANCHESCO GASTONCOVER: TIM SEELEY


Bloodstrike is on a mission in war torn Africa, which puts them in the crosshairs of the mercenary THE BLACK BRIDE, and her legion of DEAD EYED GROOMS! But there’s a conspiracy brewing, and Cabbot Stone is in the middle of it. It’s bloody action in the Extreme manner!

ARTIFACTS #20STORY: RON MARZART / WRAP-AROUND COVER: STJEPAN SEJIC


“PHANTOMS OF THE HEART”, Part TwoDr. Rachel Harrison will be forced to answer the question that all Artifact bearers before her have been challenged with – will she accept her mantle or reject it? The wrong answer may have a deadly cost for Rapture bearer Tom Judge and his partner Tilly Grimes.

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CREATOR-OWNED HEROES #2STORY: STEVE NILES, JIMMY PALMIOTTI & JUSTIN GRAYART / COVERS: PHIL NOTO & KEVIN MELLON

JULY 540 PAGES / FC / M $3.99

“TRIGGERGIRL 6,” Part Two by JIMMY PALMIOTTI, JUSTIN GRAY & PHIL NOTOIn this sci-fi thriller, Triggergirl hits the ground running, fighting her way to the White House to assassinate the President of the United States. Can nothing stop this one woman killing machine? “AMERICAN MUSCLE,” Part Two by STEVE NILES & KEVIN MELLONFacing the realization that he has led the gang to a dead end, Gil takes matters into his own hands. Unfortunately, heading into a mutant infested desert my yourself leads to big, nasty trouble. PLUS! An interview with PAUL POPE, a PHIL NOTO art gallery, con photos, and original articles all celebrating the creator-owned spirit!

CARBON GREY, VOL. 2 #2 (of 3)STORY: PAUL GARDNER, HOANG NGUYEN & KHARI EVANSART: KHARI EVANS, HOANG NGUYEN & KINSUN LOHCOVER: KHARI EVANS & KINSUN LOHVARIANT COVER: HOANG NGUYEN

JULY 532 PAGES / FC / T+ $3.99

“DAUGHTERS OF STONE,” Part TwoIn Kernow Lady Fermoy works to unravel the riddle of the Kaiser’s letter, while Waldstatten receives a delegation from Her Majesty’s homeland. Far away in a desolate outpost on the edge of the Empire Mathilde and her team make a horrific discovery. Is the stone’s power more than a myth?

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THE DARKNESS #105STORY: DAVID HINEART / COVER: JEREMY HAUN


“THE CRACK IN EVERYTHING,” Part FiveThe cracks in Jackie Estacado’s perfect life become gaping chasms and threaten to swallow him along with the sanity of his wife, Jenny. If that wasn’t enough to drive a man over the edge, the pressure within is nothing compared to the threat from the rival Bulgarian mafia faction closing in on Jackie’s territory.

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DANCER #3STORY: NATHAN EDMONDSONART / COVER: NIC KLEIN


“CAVALIER”In Dresden, the dance is underway as two sniper rifles are poised on the city’s icy rooftops. Alan finds that taking the lead is far more difficult than he anticipated, and that if he can’t win, his ballerina’s life will be shorter than a snowflake’s.

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EPIC KILL #3STORY / ART / COVER: RAFFAELE IENCO


She’s walking death. A goddess of carnage. Bare-handed she’s unbelievable but put a gun in her hand? You’d have to be out of your mind. Elsewhere... the newly elected Prez is accused of fraud on Election Day by the candidate that lost.

ELEPHANTMEN #43STORY: RICHARD STARKINGSART: AXEL MEDELLINCOVER WRAP-AROUND: BRANDON GRAHAM


“SLEEPING PARTNERS” Part TwoBehind a wrap-around cover by PROPHET and KING CITY’s BRANDON GRAHAM, Hip Flask and Vanity Case enjoy a cup of tea and sympathy, and Miki meets Apostrophe.

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GLORY #28STORY: JOE KEATINGEART / COVER: ROSS CAMPBELL

JULY 1832 PAGES / FC / T+ $2.99

“DESTROYER,” Part ThreeMont St Michel is on the brink of annihilation. Riley Barnes is in the hands of the enemy. Gloria West is on the verge of death. All of it’s Glory’s fault and only her friends can stop her. All this plus the face smashing introduction to the newest, most deadliest member of the Extreme universe!

FATALE #7STORY: ED BRUBAKERART: SEAN PHILLIPS & DAVE STEWARTCOVER: SEAN PHILLIPS


BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS best-selling occult noir series continues its second arc, as the dark secrets of mid-70s Los Angeles begin to creep into Josephine’s new life. Drugs, sex, cults, fame, and murder, all walk hand in hand in the shadow of demonic forces.

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HACK/SLASH #18STORY: JAMES LOWDERART: MATT MERHOFFCOVER A: MATT MERHOFFCOVER B: MATT MERHOFF


“THE CASE OF THE KILLER AND THE QUESTING KING” Cat Curio teams up with the self-styled King of Spies to track down his son’s murderer: the elusive and brutal slasher known as the Catalog Killer. But as their hunt continues, Cat begins to suspect that the King is concealing mysteries of his own – mysteries that can only be solved by Cat Curio, Intrepid Girl Detective!

Bestselling dark fantasy author JAMES LOWDER (Prince of Lies, The Corpse) joins special guest artist MATT MERHOFF (HACK/SLASH VS. CHUCKY) to tell this tale of murder and mail-order madness featuring one of the series’ most popular supporting characters.

GRIM LEAPER #3 (of 4)STORY: KURTIS J. WIEBEART / COVER: ALUISIO SANTOS

JULY 2532 PAGES / FC/M$3.50

Life’s no picnic. Still, Ella and Lou find some quiet time for romance. Too bad death proves to be a frequent third wheel. Don’t miss the issue that changes the game for our star crossed lovers forever.

OFFERED AGAIN:•THE INTREPIDS, VOL. 1 TP

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HELL YEAH #5STORY: JOE KEATINGEART / COVER: ANDRE SZYMANOWICZ


“LAST DAY ON EARTHS,” ConclusionBenjamin Day lays dying as HELL YEAH’s first storyline comes to its bloody end! Secrets blowing out of issue one, page one finally come full circle as the truth behind who Ben really is, who’s trying to kill him and what this book is actually about all come to a head. This is creator-owned, so when we say nothing will ever be the same again, we’re not screwing around!

HAUNT #28STORY: JOE CASEYART / COVER: NATHAN FOX


How well does Still Harvey Tubman know the Kilgore brothers? What secret past does he share with Kurt? And what does this have to do with Daniel’s life with the Agency? All this – and the return of Purgatory! This monster lives!

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THE LI’L DEPRESSED BOY #15STORY: S. STEVEN STRUBLEART: SINA GRACECOVER: ANIS MOJGANI

JUNE 2732 PAGES / FC / T$2.99

“IT’S NOT A LIE, IT’S A SECRET”Things are moving fast with the Li’l Depressed Boy and his new girl, but can they survive keeping their relationship hidden? Featuring a cover by amazing poet and The Feather Room author, ANIS MOJGANI.

INVINCIBLE #94STORY: ROBERT KIRKMANART: RYAN OTTLEY & CORY WALKERCOVER: RYAN OTTLEY, CORY WALKER & JOHN RAUCH

JULY 1132 PAGES / FC/ T+$2.99

The new Invincible faces defeat at the hands of the Flaxan Army! The Guardians of the Globe have fallen! What is Monster Girl and Robot’s part in all this? How are they responsible? More of their past in the Flaxan dimension is revealed. And where is Mark Grayson during all this?

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MIND THE GAP #3STORY: JIM McCANNART / COVER: RODIN ESQUEJO & SONIA OBACK

JULY 1132 PAGES / FC / T+ $2.99

Lines are forming and fingers begin pointing as a clue to the identity of Elle’s attacker is found. Friends and families are strained, and a mysterious figure lurks in the shadows, ready to make a game-changing move. Meanwhile, Elle’s struggle to regain her memory finds her starting from the very first memory she has—and it’s a shocker!

THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #5STORY: JONATHAN HICKMANART / COVER: NICK PITARRA & JORDIE BELLAIRE


“HORIZON”A glimpse into the NEW FUTURE that the scientists of the Manhattan Projects have built on the foundation of their amazing breakthroughs. They’ve changed the world…is it for better or for worse?

The thrilling FEEL GOOD, BAD SCIENCE series continues in THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #5: HORIZON!

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NEAR DEATH #10STORY: JAY FAERBERART: SIMONE GUGLIELMINICOVER: FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA


Markham’s greatest failure comes back to haunt him! A man Markham failed to protect wages war against those who tried to kill him – and Markham’s caught in the middle.

MUDMAN #7STORY / ART / COVER: PAUL GRIST


He’s the newest superhero in Burnbridge on Sea. He’s cool. He’s confident. And the public love him. The only problem is, he’s not Mudman.

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PLANETOID #2STORY / ART / COVER: KEN GARING

JULY 1132 PAGES / FC / T+ $2.99

After crash-landing in a vast heap of space junk, wayward space-pirate Silas now journeys on to an area of the planetoid, known as “The Slab”. It’s rumored that human tribes eke out a living on this endless surface of fabricated metal... BUT, so do gangs of sadistic robots! Silas will have to gather information and find allies in order to make a stand against the larger tyrannical forces that control the planetoid.

PIGS #11STORY: NATE COSBY & BEN McCOOLART: WILL SLINEYCOVER: CHARLIE ADLARD


“WHAT HAPPENS HERE...”The CIA has discovered the Pigs...but our team of terrorists has another problem: The casino owner they stole from has found them...and he’s NOT the forgiving type.

Featuring a dynamic cover by THE WALKING DEAD’s CHARLIE ADLARD!

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SAGA #5STORY: BRIAN K. VAUGHANART / COVER: FIONA STAPLES

JULY 1832 PAGES / FC / M $2.99

The smash hit ongoing series from BRIAN K. VAUGHAN and FIONA STAPLES continues, as Prince Robot IV’s hunt for Hazel and her parents takes a deadly turn.

PROPHET #27STORY: BRANDON GRAHAMART & COVER: GIANNIS MILONOGIANNIS


A team sent by the Earth empire searches an alien world for a mysterious giant.

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SKULLKICKERS #16STORY: JIM ZUBART: EDWIN HUANG & MISTY COATSCOVER: SAEJIN OH


“SIX SHOOTER ON THE SEVEN SEAS,” Part FourAncient evil has arisen aboard the pirate ship called the Mermaid’s Bottom in this, the penultimate part of our 3rd story arc. Mind-control, maidens, monsters, meat, and more words that start with “M”. Every-body say it with me now: “Mmmmmmmmm...”

“Skullkickers is a finely-polished effort providing eager appeal” - Gonzobarbarian

SECRET #4STORY: JONATHAN HICKMANART: RYAN BODENHEIM & MICHAEL GARLANDCOVER: JONATHAN HICKMAN


“NOCTURNAL”Everything clicks into place as we discover who’s really behind Ko-diaK. Someone lives. Someone dies. Someone knows…a secret.

Check out this enlightening chapter of the newest blockbuster series of the year, SECRET #4: NOCTURNAL!

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SUPER DINOSAUR #12STORY: ROBERT KIRKMANART / COVER: JASON HOWARD

JULY 2532 PAGES / FC / E$2.99

“ESCAPE FROM INNER-EARTH,” Part OneDerek Dynamo is a prisoner of The Exile – who has taken him deep into Inner-Earth! Super Dinosaur must assemble a team to track down The Exile and save his best friend, but along the way, he will learn the secret of Inner-Earth – something that could bring about the fall of human civilization!

SPAWN #221STORY: TODD McFARLANEART: SZYMON KUDRANSKICOVER: TODD McFARLANE

JULY 5 32 PAGES / FC $2.99

The new era that began in the pages of SPAWN’s hallmark 220th issue continues! Featuring a classic TODD McFARLANE cover re-imagined by the legendary artist as Image Comics and Todd McFarlane Productions continue SPAWN’s 20th Anniversary celebration. Jim Downing is a man possessed by a hellish power he cannot control, by a heavenly secret he doesn’t understand, and by an unstoppable drive to piece together the mystery that is his lost past. Balancing the deadly realities of his secret life as the world’s newest Hellspawn with the worldwide media frenzy as a new messiah for the Digital Age, Jim begins to embrace his abilities like never before. This all leads to a showdown with a classic Spawn adversary...TREMOR RETURNS!

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THIEF OF THIEVES #6STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN & NICK SPENCERART / COVER: SHAWN MARTINBROUGH & FELIX SERRANO


The heist you’ve been waiting months to see goes down! Will Redmond – AKA Conrad Paulson – be able to pull this off, or will his final caper leave him behind bars, or worse… six feet under?

SUPREME #66STORY: ERIK LARSENART: ERIK LARSEN & CORY HAMSCHERCOVER: ERIK LARSEN


“SUPREME MADNESS” Supreme is out for blood and Suprema is our last hope – or is she...? Featuring a guest star you have to see to believe!

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YOUNGBLOOD #73STORY: JOHN McLAUGHLINART: JON MALIN & ROB LIEFELDCOVER: ROB LIEFELD


When an international role playing internet game becomes a conduit to world wide evil, it is up to Youngblood to pull the plug. Unfortunately, Lady Photon’s solution might be enough to endanger the team’s continued existence! While Jeff gets closer to solving the case of a time-hopping serial killer, something is alive inside of the critically injured Badrock – something that wants out!

WITCHBLADE #159STORY: TIM SEELEYART: DIEGO BERNARD & FRED BENESWRAP-AROUND COVER: JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHERVARIANT COVER: DIEGO BERNARD & FRED BENES


“SAVIORS”, PART 1Sara Pezzini will get drawn deeper into Chicago’s corruption when magician Cain Jorgenson asks her to investigate a mysterious Cult threatening a community organizer and popular young politician. In the process, Sara will discover that the most sinister evil can present itself in the most unlikely vessel.

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