PREVIEW: Comics for 05/20/2009

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Archie Digest #254
02 - Jughead #195

BOOM! STUDIOS
02 - Caped #2 (of 4)
02 - Disney Pixar's The Incredibles: Family Matters #2 (of 4) - updated 05/18/2009
03 - Disney Pixar's The World Of Cars: The Rookie #2 (of 4)

DARK HORSE COMICS
03 - Blood Plus: Adagio Volume 1 GN
03 - Buffy The Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 7 TP
03 - Clover Omnibus Edition TP
04 - Criminal Macabre: Cell Block 666 #4 (of 4)
04 - Dawn: The Worlds Of Final Fantasy HC - updated 05/29/2009
04 - Gigantic #4
04 - The Goon Volume 7: A Place Of Heartache And Grief TP
05 - The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Volume 9 TP Mature Readers
05 - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #41 (3 of 3)

DABEL BROTHERS PUBLICATIONS
05 - Patricia Brigg's Mercy Thompson: Homecoming #3 (of 4)

DC COMICS
16 - The Brave And The Bold Volume 3 #23 - added 05/18/2009
05 - Final Crisis Aftermath: Dance! #1 (of 6)
17 - Outsiders Volume 4 #18 (4 of 6) - added 05/19/2009
06 - Supergirl Volume 5 #41 (5 of 5)
06 - Superman/Batman #60 (1 of 2)
06 - Trinity #51 (of 52)

DC COMICS/WILDSTORM
06 - Killapalooza #1 (of 6)
07 - World Of Warcraft #19

DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING
20 - Hack/Slash #22 Mature Readers - added 05/21/2009

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
17 - Black Terror Volume 3 #4 - updated 11/13/2009
07 - The Boys: Herogasm #1 Mature Readers - updated 05/19/2009
07 - The Complete Dracula #1 (of 5)
07 - Zorro Volume 1: Year One: Trail of the Fox HC

IDW PUBLISHING
08 - Angel Volume 3 #21 - updated 05/17/2009
08 - Ben Templesmith's Dracula HC
08 - Doctor Who: The Time Machination
08 - The Dreamer #6
19 - Gary The Pirate GN - added 05/20/2009
09 - G.I. Joe Volume 4 #5 - updated 05/17/2009
09 - Locke & Key: Head Games #5
09 - Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Romulans
09 - The Transformers: All Hail Megatron #11 (of 16)
10 - The Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Movie Adaptation #1 (of 4)

IMAGE COMICS
16 - Four Eyes #3 - added 05/18/2009
17 - G-Man Volume 1: Learning To Fly TP - added 05/19/2009
16 - The Great Unknown #2 - added 05/18/2009
16 - Invincible #62 - updated 05/27/2009
10 - Olympus #1 (of 4)

IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW
10 - Witchblade #127

MARVEL COMICS
10 - Agents Of Atlas Volume 2 #5 - updated 05/23/2009
11 - Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #594 (3 of 3)
11 - Amazing Spider-Man Family #6
11 - Captain America Volume 5 #50
11 - Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #3 (of 5)
12 - Fantastic Force Volume 2 #2 (of 4)
12 - Fantastic Four Volume 3 #566 (1 of 4)
12 - Hulk Volume 2 #12
12 - Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #36
13 - Marvel Mystery Comics #1 70th Anniversary Special
13 - Planet Skaar: Prologue
13 - Punisher Volume 7 #5 (of 5) Ongoing Series
13 - Skrull Kill Krew Volume 2 #2 (of 5)
14 - Terror Inc: Apocalypse Soon #2 (of 4) Mature Readers
14 - Thunderbolts #132
14 - Timestorm 2009/2099 #2 (of 4)
14 - Uncanny X-Men #510
15 - Wolverine: Weapon X #2 (of 5)
15 - X-Men: Forever Alpha (One Shot)

ONI PRESS
17 - The Big Book Of Barry Ween Boy Genius TP - added 05/19/2009
18 - Stephen Colbert's Tek Jansen #5 (of 5) - added 05/19/2009

RADICAL COMICS
18 - Hotwire: Requiem For The Dead #3 (of 4) - added 05/19/2009

ARCHIE DIGEST #254

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Mike Pellowski, George Gladir, Various
Pencils: Tim Kennedy, Bob Bolling, Various
Covers: Stan Goldberg

"THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL"
The last day of school has arrived, and the teens may be surprised to find that the faculty is looking forward to their “vacation” as much as the kids are!

"SWING TIME"
Archie, Reggie and Jughead reminisce about how they used to swing from and through the trees as little kids, but when they attempt to try it again, they learn just to “leaf” some memories alone!

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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Source: Major Spoilers


JUGHEAD #195

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Craig Boldman
Pencils: Rex Lindsey
Covers: Rex Lindsey

"THE MILKWEED LAMENT"
Who is Pop Tate’s best and steadiest customer? Everyone would say Jughead, of course, but they’ve somehow overlooked the mysterious Mr. Milkweed! What lengths will Jug go to in order to ensure that he is number one? “The Sandman”: Jug’s pals build a sand sculpture worthy of the big award. They just should have looked more closely before building it on top of Jughead! “Appetitement Excitement!”: Jughead gets more thrills, chills and spills at the theme park’s snack stand than the rest of the gang does from the rides!

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Source: Major Spoilers


CAPED #2 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Darin Moiselle, Josh Lobis
Pencils: Yair Herrera
Covers: Saumin Patel, Joe Quinones
Colorists: Renato Faccini
Letters: Johnny Lowe

Part 2 of 4
Think your boss is tough? Try working for a superhero! Millions would kill to be a superhero’s personal assistant like Jimmy Lohman. But not Jimmy! He’s getting a glimpse of the seedy side of spandex life, as he walks among the sex-crazed and foul-mouthed superhero set Jimmy discovers clues to a strange conspiracy.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


DISNEY PIXAR'S THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #2 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Mark Waid
Pencils: Marcio Takara
Covers: Tom Scioli

Part 2 of 4
Mark Waid writes The Incredibles! Mr. Incredible faces his most dangerous challenge yet—the loss of his powers! Is it psychological? Is it an alien virus? Is it just old age? Summoning up all courage, Mr. Incredible takes a terrifying trip to Doc Sunbright, an eccentric doctor who treats superheroes! Features a Kirby-inspired incentive C cover from Godland artist Tom Scioli!

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[b]UPDATED:[b] 05/18/2009 - added page 7

Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama

DISNEY PIXAR'S THE WORLD OF CARS: THE ROOKIE #2 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Alan J. Porter
Pencils: Albert Carreres
Covers: Allen Gladfelter
Colorists: Emily Kanalz
Letters: Deron Bennett

Part 2 of 4
Lightning McQueen’s untold origin story continues! McQueen has just befriended Mack, and the two ragtag dreamers hit the road together. When they arrive at Piston Cup’s pre-season testing track, McQueen and Mack are ignored by all the pros. But McQueen will do anything to get his big break!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


BLOOD PLUS: ADAGIO VOLUME 1 GN

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Kumiko Suekane

On the eve of the Russian Revolution, our favorite Chiropteran-hunting duo masquerades as members of Tsar Nicholas Romanov's royal chamber orchestra. Saya begins to uncover some of the strange secrets of the Romanov royal family and -- of course -- finds some hideous Chiropteran beasts that are doing a little masquerading of their own. Despite being one of the Chiropteran "originals," Saya's devoted her life to eradicating the wilder, more vicious Chiropteran spawn who prey on humanity, and this short series embraces the same mix of action, humor, and horror.

* Look for the five-volume Blood+ manga series and the Blood and Blood+ novels -- also released by Dark Horse!

* Kumiko Suekane explores the mythos further with this two-volume prequel series!

* The first three volumes of Blood+ manga have sold over 52,000 copies!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS VOLUME 7 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Christopher Golden
Pencils: Paul Lee, Eric Powell, Various

Buffy's emotions run high after the tragic loss of her mother, but she still fights. She struggles with blood-starved vamps from another dimension and swarms of green demon children with a penchant for nibbling on faces, and, as barriers between alternate realities erode, nightmare versions of friends and long-dead enemies must be dealt with. Then Buffy's own death -- having sacrificed herself for Dawn -- takes a toll on the Scoobies, as they deal with demons and crazed forest creatures in a tale by Amber Benson ("Tara") and Christopher Golden. When Buffy is restored to life, she undertakes a secret mission with Angel, and all the loose ends are tied up with Buffy's trip to hell, bringing an end to an amazing four-year run of Buffy comics.

* The Buffy Omnibus books collect the earliest Buffy comics and are an excellent precursor to Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight series.

* The first four volumes of the Dark Horse Buffy Omnibus series have sold over 100,000 copies!

* "There's plenty of humor and action here. Lots of strange (and strangely fun) violence. And, for Slayer fans, Omnibus is an opportunity to run down memory lane and relive those early, exciting Slayer days." -- comicbookbin.com

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


CLOVER OMNIBUS EDITION TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: CLAMP

Kazuhiko is a young, but already deeply wounded black ops agent of a baroque, retro-tech future-pulled out of retirement to escort Sue, a mysterious waif, to a destination she alone knows. Sue and Kazuhiko have never met . . . yet she knows him, having grown up since the age of four with her only human contact two distant voices: that of her elderly "grandma," General Ko, and of Kazuhiko's dead girlfriend, Ora. And Sue has been kept in that cage all these years because of what she is, and what the Clover Leaf Project found her to be -- a military top secret, and the most dangerous person in the world.

* Clover is a long-out-of-print classic from Japan's shojo artist supergroup CLAMP!

* Never before available in its original Japanese right-to-left reading orientation, Dark Horse not only brings Clover into English for the first time, but also collects all four of the original volumes into one reasonably priced omnibus, with a brand-new cover design especially for this edition!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

CRIMINAL MACABRE: CELL BLOCK 666 #4 (of 4)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Steve Niles
Pencils: Nick Stakal
Covers: Tim Bradstreet
Colorists: Michelle Madsen

Part 4 of 4
Most people will never understand the nightmare of being framed for a friend's murder and sent to prison on trumped-up charges by reckless, power-rabid cops. Cal McDonald isn't like most people, and he never has been. But now, in some of the bleakest moments of his life, the things that make him different from the rest of the world might be the only things capable of keeping his sorry butt out of deeper trouble. Because it turns out that the things that would make most people want to give up and die--the strange, inhuman voices coming from adjacent cells, the mysterious visitors, the unlikely saviors in demonic disguise--are the things that have kept Cal alive long enough to see a way out . . .

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Source: Dark Horse Comics, MySpace Comic Books


DAWN: THE WORLDS OF FINAL FANTASY HC

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Yoshitaka Amano

There is only one Final Fantasy. Through more than a dozen wildly diverse adventures, from the release of the first game in 1987 to the most recent expansion on the story, the international influence of the game is legendary both inside the video-game industry and throughout popular culture. It is a tale of bold heroes and heroines, breathtaking landscapes and terrifying creatures. Through Final Fantasy, Luneth, Refia, Rosa Farrell, Cecil Harvey, and many others have become household names to millions of players across the globe. With two feature films, a host of action figures and apparel, posters, soundtracks, and more, the vast landscape defined by the Final Fantasy storylines began with the games. For the first six games those worlds grew from the remarkable vision of one man: Yoshitaka Amano.

Now, for the first time outside Japan, Amano and Square Enix, Inc., have permitted the artwork that inspired the designs of the Final Fantasy games to be published. In Dawn you will see the development of the first four games through Amano's paintings, detailed line art, and preliminary sketches. Plus, in a special afterword, you'll learn the genesis of this history-making collaboration.

* Includes two, full-color 32" gate folds!

* The worldwide phenomenon Final Fantasy has fans across the globe, with sales for the more than twenty console games in excess of eighty million units.

* The combined sales of all versions of Final Fantasy represent the fourth-highest-selling console franchise in the world, surpassed only by Mario, Pokemon, and The Sims.

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UPDATED: 05/29/2009 - added pages 1-8

Source: MySpace Comic Books, Dark Horse Comics


GIGANTIC #4

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Rick Remender
Pencils: Eric Nguyen
Colorists: Matthew Wilson

To end The United Broadcast Company's malevolent control over Earth, Gigantic must steal a UFO and battle his way to the UBC's heavily fortified base station on the dark side of the universe. Only one thing stands between Gigantic and his mission to free us all -- the entire United States army! Fan-favorite creators Rick Remender (Fear Agent, The End League) and Eric Nguyen (X-Men, Strange Girl) continue their modern twist on classic 1950s sci-fi kitsch!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


THE GOON VOLUME 7: A PLACE OF HEARTACHE AND GRIEF TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Eric Powell

An ancient curse spreads hatred, fear, and violence, drawing the most powerful and vile creatures to a town with only one hope for protection -- the Goon.

Even the Goon's lifelong deadly foe, the zombie priest, is running scared. But he has to remain, forced into submission by a power greater than his own, to keep an eye on Goon and his violent sidekick, Franky.

The death of one of the Goon's closest allies reveals an enemy thought long gone, returned to wreak havoc and destruction upon the Goon and those who stand by him.

There's some funny stuff, too!

* Collects the first part of Goon Year (#19-#23): The Return of Labrazio!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

THE KUROSAGI CORPSE DELIVERY SERVICE VOLUME 9 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Eiji Otsuka
Pencils: Housui Yamazaki

Heads up! That's what the Kurosagi crew sees floating in midair . . . above a moving motorcycle! But this headless horseman in reverse is linked to a corpse that can be smelled and felt . . . but not seen! Then, the mystery moves from sight to sound, as the last words of an elderly veteran reveal the hideous crime behind a secret program of World War II-whose effects can still be heard . . .

* Writer Eiji Otsuka is best known for his unnerving thriller MPD-Psycho (now out from Dark Horse!), an eleven-volume series adapted for television by Takashi Miike, director of the notorious film Audition.

* Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.
MATURE READERS

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #41 (3 of 3)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Gerard Way
Pencils: Gabriel Bá
Covers: Gabriel Bá
Colorists: Dave Stewart

"DUELING AMBITIONS", Part 3 of 3
It is championship day at the dueling Open: Zayne struggles to protect his inept partner in the duels while simultaneously trying to convince the boy's warrior father that he and his friends have a plan to save them and stop the slave "farm system." Meanwhile, Gryph and Jarael set the team's plan into action, doing their best to avoid the duel official's security.

In the conclusion to "Dueling Ambitions," Zayne faces the reality of his dreams and his future, and Jarael gets a look back at her mysterious past . . .

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


PATRICIA BRIGG'S MERCY THOMPSON: HOMECOMING #3 (of 4)

Publisher: Dabel Brothers Publications
Writers: Patrcia Briggs, David Lawrence
Pencils: Amelia Woo
Covers: Francis Tsai
Letters: Bill Tortolini

"CRY WOLF!", Part 3 of 4
Mercy Thompson has no where to turn as she's drawn further into the conflict between the rival werewolf packs while struggling to make her way in a new life in the Tri-Cities. Is there any place this shifter can call home?

Patricia Briggs’ adventures of coyote shapeshifter Mercy Thompson, in Moon Called, Blood Bound and Iron Kissed, topped the New York Times best-seller list. Now, Mercy's first comic adventure continues in this all-new story created by the author!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: DANCE! #1 (of 6)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Joe Casey
Pencils: ChrisCross
Covers: Stanley Lau

"THIS IS HOW WE DO IT", Part 1 of 6
Japan's Super Young Team wants nothing more than to be seen as heroes in the eyes of their adoring public. Unfortunately, their adventures during Final Crisis have gone unnoticed, and they've been reduced to performing at public appearances and on various TV shows literally dancing for their livelihood. But the appearance of a new American teammate and a deadly threat complicates the motives of the team as they try and find what truly makes somebody not just a hero, but a sensational hero.

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Source: Comics Continuum

SUPERGIRL VOLUME 5 #41 (5 of 5)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Sterling Gates
Pencils: Talent Caldwell
Covers: Joshua Middleton

"WHO IS SUPERWOMAN: DAUGHTERS OF KYRPTON", Part 5 of 5
The dramatic conclusion to "Who Is Superwoman?" Superwoman's identity stands revealed, leading to a knock-down-drag-out fight the likes of which Metropolis will be talking about for years to come! Supergirl will wish she'd never found out who was under the hood as Superwoman and Reactron join forces against the Girl of Steel. How can Supergirl possibly survive?

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Source: Newsarama


SUPERMAN/BATMAN #60 (1 of 2)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Michael Green, Michael Green
Pencils: Francis Manapul
Covers: Francis Manapul

"MASH-UP!", Part 1 of 2
Rising star artist Francis Manapul joins Michael Green and Mike Johnson for a special 2-part story we could only call "Mash-Up"! When the going gets tough in the city of Gothamopolis, there's only one thing to do: call in the Justice Titans to save the day! Wait, what?

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Source: Newsarama, DC Comics


TRINITY #51 (of 52)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza
Pencils: Mark Bagley and Art Thibert, Mike Norton and Ande Parks, Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens and Tom Derenick and Wayne Faucher
Covers: Jim Lee and Scott Williams and Mark Bagley and John Dell

Part 51 of 52
The final showdown. The world hasn't just been changed, it's been destroyed. Can the Trinity still save the day? Not if Morgaine le Fey and Krona have anything to say about it. Answers, revelations and more come fast and furious in the mother of all action finales! Guest-starring just about everyone and featuring a final cover by TRINITY interior artist Mark Bagley!

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Source: Newsarama


KILLAPALOOZA #1 (of 6)

Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm
Writers: Adam Beechen
Pencils: Trevor Hairsine
Covers: Trevor Hairsine

"A ONE-TWO-THREE-FOUR!", Part 1 of 6
The Clap are the biggest band in the world - headlining massive stadium tours, selling millions of records, and hobnobbing with the rich and fabulous. And in their spare time, they also happen to be the most sought-after meta-human assassination unit on the black market! Using their status as rock icons as a cover, they've perpetrated some of the more elaborate murders in modern memory! But a financial crunch has the group signing on for one last 'gig' both as The Clap and as assassins. But they aren't the only band - or assassin - on the bill!

KILLAPALOOZA is a high-octane, outrageous adventure by writer Adam Beechen (ROBIN) and artist Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis) that will leave the reader guessing until the very end!

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Source: MySpace Comic Books, Comics Continuum

WORLD OF WARCRAFT #19

Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm
Writers: Walter Simonson, Louise Simonson
Pencils: Mike Bowden, Walden Wong
Covers: Pete Woods

"THE WINDS OF WAR"
King Varian Wrynn and his son Prince Anduin finally return to Stormwind and celebrate the defeat of Onyxia. Meanwhile, Garona is interrogated by Jaina and Aegwynn, but at what cost?

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Source: Comics Continuum


THE BOYS: HEROGASM #1

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Garth Ennis
Pencils: John McCrea
Covers: Darick Robertson

An evil so profound it threatens all mankind...the mightiest heroes on the planet uniting to defend us all...a secret crisis of such utter finality that a countdown to civil or infinite war seems unavoidable...but have you ever wondered what really happens during Crossovers? The Seven, Payback, Teenage Kix, Fantastico and every other supe on Earth team up for an annual event like no other...and where the supes go, can a certain ""five complications and a dog"" be far behind? Vought-American prepare to make their move, in a story that will change the world of the Boys forever!
MATURE READERS

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UPDATED: 05/19/2009 - added pages 1,4-6; updated pages 2-3

Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources


THE COMPLETE DRACULA #1 (of 5)

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Leah Moore, John Reppion
Pencils: Colton Worley
Covers: John Cassaday

Part 1 of 5
Dynamite presents an unprecedented comic book series that tells the complete story of the Lord of the Undead--Dracula! For the first time in 112 years the tale that Bram Stoker intended to tell is told (including "Dracula's Guest"!). If you thought you knew how it began or how it ends, you were wrong! Writers John Reppion and Leah Moore are joined by painter Colton Worley for a 5 issue odyssey of life, death, and the blood that flows within us all! This fully painted series features a massive 32 pages of story and art per issue, each page fully-painted in a rich, moody style by Worley, all under covers by modern master John Cassaday! Moore and Reppion also provide bonus material such as script pages, annotations and samplings of the original text by Bram Stoker!

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ZORRO VOLUME 1: YEAR ONE: TRAIL OF THE FOX HC

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Matt Wagner
Pencils: Francesco Francavilla
Covers: Matt Wagner, Mike Mayhew
Colorists: Adriano Lucas

Inspired by, and dedicated to, the works of Zorro creator Johnston McCulley and visionary author Isabel Allende, legendary writer Matt Wagner brings the thrilling tale of Zorro to life as never before!

Along with artist Francesco Francavilla, Wagner crafts the year one origin of Zorro, his alter ego Diego de la Vega, and the events that led to the formation of the legendary "El Zorro" who fought tyranny and injustice wherever it was to be found!

This collection reprints issues one through eight of the Dynamite series along with a complete cover gallery featuring the work of Matt Wagner, John Cassaday, Mike Mayhew and Ryan Sook!

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ANGEL VOLUME 3 #21

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Kelley Armstrong
Pencils: Dave Ross
Covers: Gabriel Rodriguez, Nick Runge

The aftermath of the city's return from hell continues to plague Angel, leading to a confrontation with the Powers-That-Be and some winged visitors from beyond the pale, even as Connor and Gwen face off with Dez...

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UPDATED: 05/17/2009 - added incentive covers

Source: Comics Continuum, Comic Book Resources


BEN TEMPLESMITH'S DRACULA HC

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Ian Edginton
Pencils: Wagner Reis
Covers: Dave Williams

Templesmith provides 27 all-new, full-color chapter illustrations for this special presentation of a classic horror novel. Originally published in 1897, Dracula is one of the best-selling and most influential stories of all time.

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Source: Comics Continuum


DOCTOR WHO: THE TIME MACHINATION

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Tony Lee
Pencils: Paul Grist
Covers: Paul Grist, Photo (Incentive)

London, 1889 and a time-stranded Doctor needs the help of an old friend to fix the TARDIS... but is beset by pursuers sent by Queen Victoria herself! How is this connected to a previous tale of the Sixth Doctor -- and a Fourth Doctor adventure that hasn't happened yet? And what will happen if the Doctor is captured by the Torchwood Institute?

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Source: Comics Continuum


THE DREAMER #6

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Lora Innes
Pencils: Lora Innes
Covers: Lora Innes, Jenny Frison

With the Americans trapped between the British Army and the East River, Knowlton's Rangers find themselves in an impossible situation. But when the adventure finally comes to an end, Bea finds herself back home, alone, and reeling from the events of the battle.

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Source: Comics Continuum

G.I. JOE VOLUME 4 #5

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Chuck Dixon
Pencils: Robert Atkins
Covers: Robert Atkins, Dave Johnson (Incentive)

The battle in The Pit becomes a chase across the Nevada desert. Only one of Destro's mechanized killers is left and it's the most dangerous. Meanwhile, Flint is figuring out Where in The World is Castle Destro. And in Manila, Snake Eyes shows up as Stalker is closing in on a runaway arms dealer... but on whose side?

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G.I. Joe Volume 4 #5, Johnson Cover
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UPDATED: 05/17/2009 - added incentive cover

Source: Comics Continuum, Comic Book Resources


LOCKE & KEY: HEAD GAMES #5

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Joe Hill
Pencils: Gabriel Rodriguez
Covers: Gabriel Rodriguez

Checkmate: Dodge's surreal head games come to their shattering conclusion... with one troublesome player removed from the board.

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Source: Comics Continuum


STAR TREK: ALIEN SPOTLIGHT: ROMULANS

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Ian Edginton
Pencils: Wagner Reis
Covers: Dave Williams

In this Spotlight issue looking at the race whose villainy is on display in the new Star Trek movie, the heroic and charismatic Commander Acastus seeks to parlay a lifetime of military service into an illustrious political career. However, on his final mission, he gets his first and possibly final taste of the poison chalice that is Romulan politics.

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Source: Comics Continuum


THE TRANSFORMERS: ALL HAIL MEGATRON #11 (of 16)

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Shane McCarthy
Pencils: Guido Guidi
Covers: Casey Coller, Trevor Hutchison

Part 11 of 16
It's all-out war on Earth as the battle for the planet begins. This is the showdown you've been waiting for, and it's a battle so fierce we promise not everyone will survive. And what of the shocking end in store for New York City?

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The Transformers: All Hail Megatron #11, Coller Cover
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Source: Comics Continuum

THE TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN MOVIE ADAPTATION #1 (of 4)

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Simon Furman
Pencils: Jon-Davis Hunt
Covers: Josh Nizzi, Photo

The official adaptation of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen picks up directly where the Destiny movie prequels leave off with this weekly series -- the Transformers' brutal war continues on Earth as the noble Autobots work with their human allies to end the threat of the treacherous Decepticons

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Source: Comics Continuum


OLYMPUS #1 (of 4)

Publisher: Image Comics
Pencils: Nathan Edmonson
Pencils: Christian Ward
Covers: Christian Ward, Tommy Lee Edwards

Part 1 of 4
In ancient Greece, Zeus granted eternal life to two brothers, and bound them to his service. 3,000 years later, they are hunting an exiled god, only in their hunt they release onto earth one of Hades' most dangerous prisoners. With a fresh, compelling visual style and original storytelling,OLYMPUS #1is a rebirth of classical mythology into action and intrigue.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


WITCHBLADE #127

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: Ron Marz
Pencils: Stjepan Sejic
Covers: Stjepan Sejic, Karl Waller

"WAR OF THE WITCHBLADES", Part 3
Events have been building to this storyline for two years, and by the time it’s all over, everyone the Witchblade touches will be changed forever. The hostility between Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste spills over into an all out battle and Sara’s partner, Patrick Gleason, may be the one to pay the price. Meanwhile, the Curator confronts the mysterious manipulator pulling the strings.

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AGENTS OF ATLAS VOLUME 2 #5

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Jeff Parker
Pencils: Carlo Pagulyan, Jason Paz
Covers: Billy Tan, Ed McGuinness (Incentive)
Colorists: Jana Schirmer
Letters: Nate Piekos

Issue #5 brings the throwdown to end all throwdowns! The Agents of Atlas face off with the NEW AVENGERS!!! What a perfect time for M-11 to take one of his unpredictable courses of decisive action. Rated V for VIOLENT.

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Agents Of Atlas Volume 2 #5, Tan Cover
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UPDATED: 05/23/2009 - added pages 8,14,19

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