Upcoming items for August 2011

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The penultimate chapter of FRANK CHO (X-Men: Schism) and DOUG MURRAY's (The 'Nam) galaxy-spanning sci-fi epic has arrived! With the ESS Savannah now further from Earth than ever before, the crew is faced with the fact they may have to make a new home elsewhere. Will their new planet's natives welcome them with open arms? No. Not even close.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110522
On Sale:: August 03, 2011
Genres:: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction
Series:: 50 Girls 50

68 Hardship (One-Shot) Cvr A

story MARK KIDWELL art JEFF ZORNOW & JAY FOTOS cover B NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS

In February of 1968, Teddy Calhoun came home from Vietnam and brought a piece of the war back with him. Through a prism of battle fatigue and schizophrenia, his vision of Nebraska has changed into a threatening landscape of violence and enemy occupation. Now, Teddy will do whatever he must to protect his family from the murderous approach of 'Charlie' and an army of the risen, hungry dead. '68 Hardship is a journey into a psychological realm of hallucination, violence and undead horror. Written by MARK KIDWELL, with monstrous artwork by JEFF ZORNOW and JAY FOTOS, this one-shot is a direct tie-in with the regular ongoing '68 series, extending the world of Vietnam/Zombie horror to America's heartland and your own backyard.

Price:: $3.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110497
On Sale:: November 16, 2011
Genres:: Horror
Series:: 68

68 Hardship (One-Shot) (MR) Cvr B

story MARK KIDWELL art JEFF ZORNOW & JAY FOTOS cover A JEFF ZORNOW & JAY FOTOS

In February of 1968, Teddy Calhoun came home from Vietnam and brought a piece of the war back with him. Through a prism of battle fatigue and schizophrenia, his vision of Nebraska has changed into a threatening landscape of violence and enemy occupation. Now, Teddy will do whatever he must to protect his family from the murderous approach of 'Charlie' and an army of the risen, hungry dead. '68 Hardship is a journey into a psychological realm of hallucination, violence and undead horror. Written by MARK KIDWELL, with monstrous artwork by JEFF ZORNOW and JAY FOTOS, this one-shot is a direct tie-in with the regular ongoing '68 series, extending the world of Vietnam/Zombie horror to America's heartland and your own backyard.

Price:: $3.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110498
On Sale:: November 16, 2011
Genres:: Horror
Series:: 68

All Nighter #3 (of 5)

Story by:

David Hahn

Art By:

David Hahn

"STEALING BOYFRIENDS", Part Three
Though Donna and Jim are an item, Kit can?t suppress her romantic urges and attempts to secretly rekindle her romantic relationship with Jim. Martha and Kit form an unexpected friendship with each other that reveals some of Martha's more obsessive qualities.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110523
On Sale:: August 17, 2011
Series:: All Nighter

Artifacts #12 (of 13) Cvr A Horn

Story by:

Ron Marz

Art By:

Stjepan Sejic

THE PENULTIMATE ISSUE! This is it! We arrived at the climax of the most universe-shattering event series in Top Cow history! We can't tell you anything more! The final showdown you've been waiting for is here! PLUS: Each issue will also feature an Artifacts: Origin story written by RON MARZ and drawn by a guest superstar artist.

Price:: $3.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110524
On Sale:: December 28, 2011
Genres:: Action/Adventure, Drama
Series:: Artifacts

Artifacts #12 (of 13) Cvr B Christopher

Story by:

Ron Marz

Art By:

Stjepan Sejic

THE PENULTIMATE ISSUE! This is it! We arrived at the climax of the most universe-shattering event series in Top Cow history! We can't tell you anything more! The final showdown you've been waiting for is here! PLUS: Each issue will also feature an Artifacts: Origin story written by RON MARZ and drawn by a guest superstar artist.

Price:: PI
Diamond ID:: JUN110525
On Sale:: December 28, 2011
Genres:: Action/Adventure, Drama
Series:: Artifacts

Artifacts #12 (of 13) 50 Copy Incv

Story by:

Ron Marz

Art By:

Stjepan Sejic

THE PENULTIMATE ISSUE! This is it! We arrived at the climax of the most universe-shattering event series in Top Cow history! We can't tell you anything more! The final showdown you've been waiting for is here! PLUS: Each issue will also feature an Artifacts: Origin story written by RON MARZ and drawn by a guest superstar artist.

Price:: PI
Diamond ID:: JUN110527
On Sale:: TBD
Genres:: Action/Adventure, Drama
Series:: Artifacts

Artifacts #12 (of 13) 100 Copy Incv

story RON MARZ art JEREMY HAUN & SUNNY GHO var cvr - Various

THE PENULTIMATE ISSUE! This is it! We arrived at the climax of the most universe-shattering event series in Top Cow history! We can't tell you anything more! The final showdown you've been waiting for is here! PLUS: Each issue will also feature an Artifacts: Origin story written by RON MARZ and drawn by a guest superstar artist.

Price:: PI
Diamond ID:: JUN110528
On Sale:: TBD
Genres:: Action/Adventure, Drama
Series:: Artifacts

Artifacts #7 (of 13) Top Cow Store Exclusive Var

(W) Ron Marz (A) Whilce Portacio (C) JP Leon, John Tyler Christopher

The Art of War! Distracted by the battle with Cyberforce and the android assassin Aphrodite IV, the Artifact Bearers trying to prevent the end of the Top Cow Universe are unaware that, in a distant corner of the world, the war might already be lost. The mysterious 13th Artifact Bearer holds in his hands the power to tip the scales. Has he already been seduced by the villainous architect of the master plan? From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and legendary artist Whilce Portacio (The Darkness, Uncanny X-Men) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Featuring a gorgeous cover by JP Leon (Winter Men, Earth X) as well as a variant cover featuring Ian Nottingham by John Tyler Christopher (Witchblade). Each issue will also feature a Top Cow Origin backup written by Marz and drawn by a superstar artist.

Price:: PI
Diamond ID:: JUN110529
On Sale:: May 04, 2011
Genres:: Action/Adventure, Drama
Series:: Artifacts

Avengelyne #2 Cvr A Liefeld

story ROB LIEFELD & MARK POULTON art OWEN GIENI cover A ROB LIEFELD

'DEVIL IN THE FLESH,' Part Two In his search for a new apprentice, the Red Dragon has taken control of Avengelyne's body forcing her essence into Heaven Starr. Meanwhile, Torment targets the New Church of the People. Plus, the return of Passover!

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110530
On Sale:: August 24, 2011
Series:: Avengelyne

Avengelyne #2 Cvr B Gieni

story ROB LIEFELD & MARK POULTON art OWEN GIENI cover A ROB LIEFELD cover B OWEN GIENI

'DEVIL IN THE FLESH,' Part Two In his search for a new apprentice, the Red Dragon has taken control of Avengelyne's body forcing her essence into Heaven Starr. Meanwhile, Torment targets the New Church of the People. Plus, the return of Passover!

Price:: PI
Diamond ID:: JUN110531
On Sale:: August 24, 2011
Series:: Avengelyne

Blue Estate #5 (MR)

Story by:

Viktor Kalvachev & Andrew Osborne

Art By:

Viktor Kalvachev, Toby Cypress, Nathan Fox

'THE MONEY SHOT' A private investigator's surveillance photos miss the big picture when Hollywood starlet Rachel Maddox is forced to gamble for her brother's life! Let your freak flag fly as hippies, mobsters and garden gnomes collide in part five of this fast, funny, 100% cool new series! Visit www.BlueEstateComic.com for more info.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110532
On Sale:: August 10, 2011
Series:: Blue Estate

Bomb Queen VII #1 (of 4) (MR)

story JIMMIE ROBINSON art / cover JIMMIE ROBINSON

Forget what you know about Bomb Queen. 100 years in the future, the world has become a utopian paradise. Governments and religion are at peace, but that tranquility is threatened when Bomb Queen is unleashed out of her slumber, however her return won't come easy when she learns the truth about the new world. A whole new series as shock follows shock for our favorite sovereign. And wait until you see who's joining the cast!

Price:: $3.50
Diamond ID:: JUN110490
On Sale:: November 30, 2011

Breed III #4 (of 6) (MR)

story JIM STARLIN art & cover JIM STARLIN

'DOORS' Everyone goes shopping, Ray beats a small boy with a stick and an arms shipment doesn't arrive exactly as planned. A very typical day for a 'Breed.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110533
On Sale:: August 10, 2011
Series:: Breed III

Butcher Baker, The Righteous Maker #6 (MR)

Story by:

Joe Casey

Art By:

Mike Huddleston

Think we've pushed the envelope in this series so far? Well, this issue goes all the way! Learn the hidden secret of Jihad Jones! Discover Butcher Baker's happy place! And Arnie B. Willard is still in hot pursuit! Do you need to read this comicbook? Absolutely!

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110534
On Sale:: August 31, 2011
Genres:: Action/Adventure
Series:: Butcher Baker, The Righteous Maker

Chew #21 (MR)

story JOHN LAYMAN art / cover ROB GUILLORY

'BASEBALL, HOT DOGS AND APPLE PIE,' Part One Mike Applebee's good day, Tony Chu's first day and John Colby's last day. An issue of beginning and endings, as we head into the fifth story arc of the multi-Eisner award nominated series about cops, crooks, cooks, cannibals, clairvoyants and--meter maids?

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110535
On Sale:: October 05, 2011
Series:: Chew

The Darkness #95 (MR)

story PHIL HESTER art SHELDON MITCHELL cover BANE

'OUTER DARKNESS,' Part Six The Darkness declares all out war against its most rebellious bearer, Jackie Estacado! With a small group of loyal allies, Jackie must face down an army of doppelgangers, a scorned woman from his past, and the very source of his own power.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110536
On Sale:: November 30, 2011
Genres:: Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
Series:: The Darkness

The Darkness: Accursed Vol. 5 TP

story PHIL HESTER & JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV art SHELDON MITCHELL, ROMANO MOLENAAR & MATT TIMSON cover MICHAEL BROUSSARD & STEVE FIRCHOW

Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of The Darkness, was blackmailed and lied to by a devil calling himself The Sovereign. Now free from The Sovereign's grip, Jackie has assembled a motley crew of criminals with one goal - destroy every last one of The Sovereign's reliquaries! His quest will pit him against a former Russian mob boss turned art collector, a mute mystic, countless of The Sovereign's statues, and even traitors within his midst! Concluding the second year of writer PHIL HESTER'S (Firebreather, Wonder Woman) epic run and featuring art by SHELDON MITCHELL (Pilot Season: Stealth) and ROMANO MOLENAAR (The Darkness II: Confession), and a special stand-alone 'Tale of The Darkness' issue set in the Wild West by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV (Tumor, Echoes) and MATT TIMSON (Impaler, Popgun). Collects THE DARKNESS #85-89.

Price:: $16.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110504
On Sale:: November 16, 2011
Series:: Darkness Accursed

Deadlands: Death Was Silent (One-Shot)

story RON MARZ art & cover BART SEARS

Visionary Comics and Pinnacle Entertainment present the third one-shot of the weird Western world of DEADLANDS! A silent bounty hunter rides into a remote town, but the town holds dark secrets that may turn the hunter into the hunted. Superstars RON MARZ and BART SEARS team for a weird Western tale unlike any other!

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110537
On Sale:: August 17, 2011

Digital Art Tutorials 4 CDROM Set DVD

By Brian Haberlin

EACH CD CONTAINS APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS OF VIDEO TUTORIALS WITH ALL PROJECT FILES NEEDED TO FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE TUTORIALS

Price:: $99.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110521
On Sale:: August 31, 2011

Digital Art Tutorials: Advanced Digital Inking CDROM Vol. 1 DVD

By Brian Haberlin

Learn how to digitally ink and take all your black and white artwork to the next level! 160 minutes spanning 13 lessons delve into Photoshop's treasure trove of features that not only enhance comic applications, but make possible countless creative pen and ink opportunities rarely seen before. If you're serious about your black and white artwork, this one is a must. [Some lessons require Photoshop CS5]

Price:: $29.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110517
On Sale:: August 31, 2011

Digital Art Tutorials: Beginning Digital Coloring CDROM Vol. 1 DVD

By Brian Haberlin

Watch step by step as Photoshop artist, Brian Haberlin, takes you through the basics of computer coloring. We start with a very basic coloring style then build to a more complex one. Showing how to flat and color with the Gradient tool along the way to learning more complex rendering. Recommended for those that are just starting out coloring or even Photoshop first timers.

Price:: $29.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110519
On Sale:: August 31, 2011

Digital Art Tutorials: Grunge/pop Style CDROM Vol. 1 DVD

By Brian Haberlin

Learn how to stylize your art! From the scratchy, vigorous energy of paint splashes to the pop-artsy use of repeating geometric patterns. Watch and learn as world renown Photoshop artist, Brian Haberlin, takes you step-by-step through three separate works each using a variety of techniques that have helped define an entire artistic movement--all in real time.

Price:: $29.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110520
On Sale:: August 31, 2011

Digital Art Tutorials: Photoshop Tips & Tricks CDROM Vol. 1 DVD

By Brian Haberlin

Learn to create textures, effects, and master the mysterious 'Art History Tool'. Watch Brian Haberlin, as he walks you step-by-step from pencil sketch to fully rendered digital work of art. With all tools, palettes and custom brushes (including settings) open for your inspection, the techniques of digital painting are made accessible to everyone... in real time. A must for those interested in concept art and speed painting techniques.

Price:: $29.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110518
On Sale:: August 31, 2011

Drums #4 (of 4)

story EL TORRES art ABE HERNANDO &
FRAN GAMBOA cover RAUL ALLEN

'THE FLOOD' The hurricane is driving people from Santa Rosa, but FBI Agent Irons is still working on the 'Death Ritual' case. In the flooded streets, where dead bodies are walking, expecting something, Irons will learn to his horror the truth beyond the case.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110538
On Sale:: September 07, 2011
Series:: Drums

Elephantmen #35 (MR)

story RICHARD STARKINGS art & cover BOO COOK

'THE DRUM AT THE GATE OF THUNDER' The sequel to WAR TOYS concludes as Yvette tracks down Hip, Ebony and Horn to exact her revenge.

Price:: $3.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110539
On Sale:: September 28, 2011
Genres:: Science Fiction
Series:: Elephantmen

Epoch #1 (of 5) (MR)

story KEVIN McCARTHY art PAOLO PANTALENA & JORGE FARES cover PAOLO PANTALENA &
PAOLO BARBIERI

THE GREATEST TOURNAMENT THE WORLD HAS NEVER SEEN BEGINS ANEW! Top Cow Productions and Heroes and Villains Entertainment proudly present a dark and intensely kinetic tale from writer KEVIN McCARTHY (Red Sonja, The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist) and newcomer PAOLO PANTALENA (What If?: House of M, War of Kings: Darkhawk). Jonah Bishop is an NYPD detective assigned to a mysterious murder case that threatens to rip the reality he knows and plunge him into the shadow world of his heritage--the Supernatural. Jonah's quest will drop him deep in the middle of a conspiracy that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of society.

Price:: $3.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110500
On Sale:: August 31, 2011
Series:: Epoch

$Gladstone\'s School For World Conquerors #4$

Gladstone's School For World Conquerors #4

story MARK ANDREW SMITH art & cover ARMAND VILLAVERT

The Skull Brothers battle an army of ancient Egyptian monsters while cupid's arrow strikes Mummy Girl and Kid Nefarious! And what secrets do comic books featuring the parents of our supervillains-in-training reveal about Gladstone's past? After this shocking discovery nothing will ever be the same.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110540
On Sale:: August 17, 2011
Series:: Gladstone's School For World Conquerors

Graveyard of Empires #3

story MARK SABLE art &
cover PAUL AZACETA

War-torn Afghanistan: The absolute WORST place for the dead to come back to life. In the final issue of the first story arc, the decimated band of Marines and Taliban make their last stand and discover the REAL power behind the undead uprising. 32 pages of story - NO ADS!

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110541
On Sale:: January 04, 2012
Series:: Graveyard of Empires

Green Wake #5 (MR)

story KURTIS J. WIEBE art & cover RILEY ROSSMO

The deadly finale brings all the exposed threads together and Green Wake's secrets are revealed. Morley must face his own demons to find Babylon, and vile monsters stalk his every step to keep him from his final destination: Home.

Price:: $3.50
Diamond ID:: JUN110542
On Sale:: August 03, 2011
Series:: Green Wake

Hack/Slash #7 (MR) Cvr A Leister & Rosenberg

story TIM SEELEY art DANIEL LEISTER cover A DANIEL LEISTER & RACHELLE ROSENBERG

'FAME MONSTER,' Part Two It's not easy being a pampered, useless celebrity. Cassie and Vlad must protect an American idol from his insane fans, a bloodthirsty killer, and horrific entities intent on enslaving humanity. Blood, skin and paparazzi rule in 'FAME MONSTER'

Price:: $3.50
Diamond ID:: JUN110543
On Sale:: September 07, 2011
Series:: Hack/Slash

Hack/Slash #7 (MR) Cvr B Stone

story TIM SEELEY art DANIEL LEISTER cover A DANIEL LEISTER & RACHELLE ROSENBERG cover B EMILY STONE

'FAME MONSTER,' Part Two It's not easy being a pampered, useless celebrity. Cassie and Vlad must protect an American idol from his insane fans, a bloodthirsty killer, and horrific entities intent on enslaving humanity. Blood, skin and paparazzi rule in 'FAME MONSTER'

Price:: PI
Diamond ID:: JUN110544
On Sale:: September 07, 2011
Series:: Hack/Slash

Hack/Slash Vol. 9: Torture Prone TP (MR)

story TIM SEELEY art DANIEL LEISTER & JETHRO MORALES cover TIM SEELEY

The hit new ongoing series from Image is collected! In a dark future ruled by the Murder Messiah, street witch Liberty Lochs is on a mission to change the past. Meanwhile, horror heroes Cassie Hack & Vlad must contend with an obsessive serial killer, and a duo of slashers they thought they'd already put down. This epic collection sets the staus quo for Cass & Vlad's new adventures. Collects HACK/SLASH ANNUAL #2 and HACK/SLASH #1-4

Price:: $16.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110505
On Sale:: September 14, 2011
Series:: Hack/Slash

Halcyon TP

story MARC GUGGENHEIM & TARA BUTTERS art & cover RYAN BODENHEIM & MARK ENGLERT

What happens when the neverending battle for truth and justice...ends? With crime and violence nonexistent, and the human race seemingly neutered of all aggressive tendencies, the superheroes of HALCYON appear to have completed their mission. But one member of the team isn't pleased with this new development, and will stop at nothing to uncover the catalyst for this global phenomenon. Including never-before-seen extras and behind-the-scenes artwork! Collects HALCYON #1-5

Price:: $14.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110510
On Sale:: August 17, 2011
Genres:: Superhero
Series:: Halcyon

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Freedom fighter Bowen has lost everything in the war against The Infinite. His only hope is to travel back in time to prevent their world domination before it starts! Bowen can't do this alone, he must turn to the only ally he knows he can trust: HIMSELF. Now a man in his 40s, damaged by the horrors of war, must team up with his younger, reckless and optimistic 20-year-old self in order to SAVE THE WORLD!

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110473
On Sale:: August 03, 2011
Series:: Infinite

The Infinite #1 25 Copy Liefeld Incv

story ROBERT KIRKMAN art ROB LIEFELD 1:25 incentive cover RYAN OTTLEY

Freedom fighter Bowen has lost everything in the war against The Infinite. His only hope is to travel back in time to prevent their world domination before it starts! Bowen can't do this alone, he must turn to the only ally he knows he can trust: HIMSELF. Now a man in his 40s, damaged by the horrors of war, must team up with his younger, reckless and optimistic 20-year-old self in order to SAVE THE WORLD!

Price:: PI
Diamond ID:: JUN110474
On Sale:: August 03, 2011
Series:: Infinite

The Infinite #1 50 Copy Mcfarlane Incv

story ROBERT KIRKMAN art ROB LIEFELD 1:50 incentive cover TODD McFARLANE

Freedom fighter Bowen has lost everything in the war against The Infinite. His only hope is to travel back in time to prevent their world domination before it starts! Bowen can't do this alone, he must turn to the only ally he knows he can trust: HIMSELF. Now a man in his 40s, damaged by the horrors of war, must team up with his younger, reckless and optimistic 20-year-old self in order to SAVE THE WORLD!

Price:: PI
Diamond ID:: JUN110475
On Sale:: August 03, 2011
Series:: Infinite

The Infinite #1 Blank Var

story ROBERT KIRKMAN art ROB LIEFELD 1:50 incentive cover TODD McFARLANE

Freedom fighter Bowen has lost everything in the war against The Infinite. His only hope is to travel back in time to prevent their world domination before it starts! Bowen can't do this alone, he must turn to the only ally he knows he can trust: HIMSELF. Now a man in his 40s, damaged by the horrors of war, must team up with his younger, reckless and optimistic 20-year-old self in order to SAVE THE WORLD!

Price:: PI
Diamond ID:: JUN110476
On Sale:: August 03, 2011
Series:: Infinite

The Infinite #1 Deluxe Ed

story ROBERT KIRKMAN art ROB LIEFELD cover ROB LIEFELD

This Deluxe Edition of THE INFINITE #1 comes loaded with mountains of behind-the-scenes sketches and illustrations by ROB LIEFELD and piles of notes and script pages by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Much like your favorite extras-filled DVDs, this version will give you a glimpse behind the curtain to see all the usually unseen work that goes into the creation of a comic book.

Price:: PI
Diamond ID:: JUN110477
On Sale:: August 03, 2011
Series:: Infinite

The Intrepids #6

story KURTIS J. WIEBE art & cover SCOTT KOWALCHUK

'CYBORGS, BABOONS AND BEARS! OH, MY!' The action packed finale that will have you high-fiving and fist-pumping in public places. With the true villain revealed, the Intrepids must face their darkest fears and most powerful enemy. A full-scale epic brawl for the fate of humanity. Enter the cyber-bears!

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110545
On Sale:: August 24, 2011
Series:: The Intrepids

Invincible #85

Story by:

Robert Kirkman

Art By:

Ryan Ottley

CORY WALKER RETURNS TO INVINCIBLE! In this special two-issue story-arc: Invincible's mother and father return to the planet Talescria in the aftermath of The Viltrumite War! Omni-Man and Young Omni-Man reunite and fight space crime together! All the while, a new threat is emerging... one that could bring an end to all life on Earth!

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110546
On Sale:: November 23, 2011
Genres:: School Life, Superhero
Series:: Invincible

Invincible Compendium Vol. 1 TP

Story by:

Robert Kirkman

Art By:

Ryan Ottley & Cory Walker

Introducing the first nine volumes of the greatest superhero comic in the universe, collected into one massive paperback edition! Collects INVINCIBLE #1-47

Price:: $64.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110511
On Sale:: August 17, 2011
Series:: Invincible Compendium

Last Mortal #4 (of 4) (MR)

story JOHN MAHONEY & FILIP SABLIK art & cover THOMAS NACHLIK

'REGICIDE,' Part Four The finale of the hard-hitting supernatural noir series from Minotaur Press is here. Alec King, the suicidal immortal, has been beat down, stabbed, and shot so many times he's beginning to lose count. But finally, the man responsible for his best friend's death is in his sights. The question remains - will Alec be able to make the hard decision for the first time in his miserable life?

Price:: $3.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110547
On Sale:: August 31, 2011
Series:: Last Mortal

$The Li\'l Depressed Boy #6$

The Li'l Depressed Boy #6

story S. STEVEN STRUBLE art SINA GRACE cover CHARLIE ADLARD

'JAIL GUITAR DOORS' Drew Blood has been arrested, leaving LDB stranded by the side of the road with no clue where he is or how to get home. All he can think is: What would Snake do? Featuring a cover by CHARLIE ADLARD, award winning artist of THE WALKING DEAD and all around nice guy.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110548
On Sale:: September 14, 2011
Series:: The Li'l Depressed Boy

Malinky Robot: Collected Stories & Other Bits TP

story SONNY LIEW art / cover SONNY LIEW

Street urchins Atari and Oliver are out to steal bicycles, watch Giant Robot movies and spend some Large Denominational Bills! MALINKY ROBOT collects five tales by Eisner-nominated artist SONNY LIEW (MY FAITH IN FRANKIE, WONDERLAND, SENSE & SENSIBILITY) featuring stinky fish, philosopher-labourers and summer rain. A recipient of the Xeric Award, the Utopiales SF Festival's Best SF Album award and featured in the acclaimed FLIGHT anthologies, MALINKY ROBOT blends dystopian sci-fi and indie sensibilities into a uniquely charming, off-kilter world. Plus pinups by MIKE ALLRED, ROGER LANDGRIDGE, SKOTTIE YOUNG and more!

Price:: $16.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110503
On Sale:: August 24, 2011
Series:: Malinky Robot: Collected Stories & Other Bits

Marksmen #2 (of 6)

script DAVID BAXTER art JAVIER ARANDA, GARRY LEACH & JESSICA KHOLINNE cover TOMM COKER

In the midst of blood shed, a Trojan horse stands revealed. This betrayal may change the stakes of this violent game. Drake and the Marksmen face a desperate shootout with the Lone Star Rangers, but was the catalyst a soldier's arrogance, or a well-played move?

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110549
On Sale:: August 24, 2011
Series:: Marksmen

Moriarty #4

story DANIEL COREY art & cover ANTHONY DIECIDUE

'THE DARK CHAMBER,' Part Four 'The Dark Chamber' comes to a climax in this installment, which sees Professor Moriarty finally confronting Tartarus in an epic battle that will change his destiny and decide the fate of London and the world.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110550
On Sale:: August 03, 2011
Series:: Moriarty

Morning Glories Vol. 2 TP

story NICK SPENCER art JOE EISMA cover RODIN ESQUEJO

Collecting the second story arc of the smash series in one volume. Learn (some) of the secrets in the Glories' lives as we delve into their pasts and see how it affects their present. Each chapter focuses on a different Glory while maintaining the narrative and moving the mystery forward.

Price:: $12.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110483
On Sale:: September 21, 2011
Series:: Morning Glories

Morning Glories Yearbook 2011

story NICK SPENCER art RODIN ESQUEJO &
JOE EISMA cover RODIN ESQUEJO

A look back at our first year at the academy, with a sequential recap by MORNING GLORIES cover artist RODIN ESQUEJO! And loaded up with extras like character bios, sketches, designs, script excerpts, and more!

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110486
On Sale:: TBD

Mysterious Ways #2 (of 6) (MR)

story JASON RUBIN art & cover TYLER KIRKHAM

THIS KILLER JUST SAVED YOUR LIFE. Sam is a nightmare he cannot wake up from. Pursued by the cops and Feds for a series of murders he doesn't remember committing, Sam is in desperate need of sanctuary. Will a mad, blind priest lead him to salvation? Video game industry titan JASON RUBIN (The Iron Saint, Crash Bandicoot) teams with TYLER KIRKHAM (Green Lantern Corps) to bring a dark, action-packed supernatural thriller that will have you questioning everything you believe.

Price:: $3.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110551
On Sale:: August 24, 2011
Series:: Mysterious Ways

Netherworld #5 (of 5)

Story by:

Bryan Edward Hill & Rob Levin

Art By:

Tony Shasteen & Dave McCaig

We ARE all lost!
It comes down to this.
Either Ray gets Madeline on the train out of the city, or we will all be
lost... forever. But first, he has to get through Cyrus Kane.

Price:: $3.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110552
On Sale:: April 25, 2012
Series:: Netherworld

Pherone TP (MR)

Story by:

Viktor Kalvachev

Art By:

Viktor Kalvachev

NOW AVAILABLE IN SOFTCOVER! Following Eve, a dangerously seductive woman on the edge of her sanity, PHERONE weaves a dark storyline filled with espionage, mystery and suspense. Armed with a killer body and a killer's mind, the femme fatale must hunt down clues to rediscover her own troubled past, bringing violence and danger to anyone who crosses her path.

Price:: $14.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110513
On Sale:: September 14, 2011

Red Spike #4 (of 5)

story JEFF CAHN art MARK TEXEIRA, SALVADOR NAVARRO & IFANSYAH NOOR cover MARK TEXEIRA

Where does one draw the line in the sand? How do we define the moment when once unwavering trust is called into question? As Matt and Greg battle it out on the Lincoln Memorial, harsh truths are revealed on the Project Red Spike base.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110553
On Sale:: August 10, 2011
Series:: Red Spike

Red Wing #2 (of 4)

story JONATHAN HICKMAN, A PLUS! PROJECT art & cover NICK PITARRA & RACHELLE ROSENBERG

'LEARNING TO FLY' Lost in time -- deep in enemy history -- the Captain of the First Wing must find a way home so that he can begin the space-time program that will one day save his future.

Price:: $3.50
Diamond ID:: JUN110554
On Sale:: August 10, 2011
Series:: Red Wing

Reed Gunther #3

story SHANE HOUGHTON art & cover CHRIS HOUGHTON

'Trains, Reigns and Pains!' Reed Gunther and his best bear buddy Sterling are separated when the legendary steel-driving man, John Henry, returns from the dead while the sneaky Mr. Picks escapes to the East Coast with the mysterious monster-creating Idol.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110555
On Sale:: August 10, 2011
Series:: Reed Gunther

$Samurai\'s Blood #3 (of 6)$

Samurai's Blood #3 (of 6)

story OWEN WISEMAN art NAM KIM, MATTHEW DALTON & JESSICA KHOLINNE cover JO CHEN

There are four ascending levels of suffering in the world and Mayuko is about to learn them all. With Katashi floating unconscious down the river, Mayuko is left to fend for herself against the vile Mistresses Kimori and Yamayuna, as they attempt to break her spirit and make her one of their oiron girls. But just as quickly as the faintest glimmer of freedom appears so, too, does it fade away. Innocence must pay the terrible price.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110556
On Sale:: August 17, 2011
Series:: Samurai's Blood

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SAVAGE DRAGON IS BACK! Or is he? Special 48-page anniversary issue! A certain green-skinned, fin-headed freak finds himself aboard a spaceship headed for parts unknown and has to begin making sense of his new life and the new reality which surrounds him. Meanwhile on Earth, Malcolm Dragon faces his greatest challenge yet: the omnipotent OverLord! And waiting in the wings--an alien invasion! Plus: Vanguard faces--Universo?

Price:: $4.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110478
On Sale:: November 02, 2011
Genres:: Action/Adventure, Superhero
Series:: Savage Dragon

Screamland #3

story HAROLD SIPE & CHRISTOPHER SEBELA art LEE LESLIE cover HECTOR CASANOVA

'DEATH OF THE PARTY,' Part Three Monster-Fight-A-Go-Go! The hunt for Invisible Man's killer continues through the bars and booths of FantasyScapeCon. Wolfman Carl and the Midnight Slasher finally face off with knives and claws, while TV's former interstellar engineer Travis uncovers the truth behind alien menace The Mass.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110557
On Sale:: August 03, 2011
Genres:: Comedy, Horror
Series:: Screamland

Severed #1 (MR)

story SCOTT SNYDER &
SCOTT TUFT art / cover ATTILA FUTAKI

'NOTHING WASTED,' Part One 1916. A man haunts the roads; a man with sharp teeth and a hunger for flesh. When 12-year-old Jack Garron runs away from home, he'll see how quickly the American Dream becomes a nightmare. Be there at the beginning of the series that everyone will be talking about! From Eisner-nominated writer SCOTT SNYDER (American Vampire, Detective Comics), SCOTT TUFT and ATTILA FUTAKI (NYT Best-Selling-Artist: Percy Jackson) comes the most terrifying horror series of 2011--SEVERED.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110488
On Sale:: August 03, 2011
Series:: Severed

Shinku #3 (MR)

story RON MARZ art & cover LEE MODER, MATTHEW WAITE & MICHAEL ATIYEH

'THRONE OF BLOOD,' Part Three The key to destroying the vampire plague is almost within Shinku's grasp. But can she keep her new ally, Davis, alive long enough to actually use it? Blood splatters as RON MARZ & LEE MODER's martial arts and horror mash-up continues!

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110558
On Sale:: November 30, 2011
Series:: Shinku

Skullkickers #10

Story by:

Jim Zubkavich

Art By:

Misty Coats & Edwin Huang

'FIVE FUNERALS AND A BUCKET OF BLOOD,' Part Four This issue has it all: A cover, printed pages, comic panels in sequential order and staples! You heard that right - staples! Okay, now that we're past that stuff - Does anyone read this info? Do you? Let us know at www.skullkickers.com. PS: We now have more issues than Battle Chasers.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110559
On Sale:: August 31, 2011
Series:: Skullkickers

Spawn #210 (MR)

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THE RETURN OF TREMOR! As the world begins to shift, a character is introduced from the past, but will he be friend or foe? What will it mean when Hell gets its hooks into Tremor?

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110560
On Sale:: August 10, 2011
Series:: Spawn

Super Dinosaur #5

story ROBERT KIRKMAN art / cover JASON HOWARD

The Mega-Raptor's rampage continues! Derek Dynamo and Super Dinosaur face their biggest and mostly fearsome threat, yet--as Max Maximus' master plan finally unfolds! This is the big one folks, after this issue... nothing will ever be the same!

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110561
On Sale:: October 12, 2011
Series:: Super Dinosaur

Sweets: A New Orleans Crime Story TP (MR)

story, art & cover KODY CHAMBERLAIN

A spree killer terrorizes New Orleans days before Hurricane Katrina makes landfall. Detective Curt Delatte just buried his only daughter, he's in no condition to work. But when the bodies pile up, he masks his grief and joins the hunt through the bowels of the Big Easy. It won't be long until his city, and his evidence, gets washed away. Collects SWEETS #1-5

Price:: $14.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110516
On Sale:: September 14, 2011
Genres:: Crime, Drama
Series:: Sweets: A New Orleans Crime Story

Vault #1 (of 3)

story SAM SARKAR art GARRIE GASTONNY color SAKTI YUWONO cover BAGUS HUTOMO

A small team of treasure hunters struggles to excavate a dangerous and legendary treasure pit before a massive storm hits Sable Island, the 'Graveyard of the North Atlantic'. Equipped with all the latest technology, the scientists believe they are prepared against all of nature's fury, but nothing can prepare them for what they are about to unleash from The Vault.

Price:: $3.50
Diamond ID:: JUN110501
On Sale:: July 27, 2011
Series:: Vault

Vescell #1 (MR)

story ENRIQUE CARRION art / cover JOHN UPCHURCH

The International Company known as Vescell specializes in what is commonly known as 'Vtrans', the transferring of a person's mind and spirit from one body into another. Former Icarus City Detective, Mauricio 'Moo' Barrino is now Vescell's best agent, handling the most high profile and dangerous cases. In the seedy world of a high end corporate espionage, where mysticism and guns clash, and money is tainted with sin, Agent Mauricio Barrino fights against the demons of fate while trying to reach the heaven of his destiny. Be prepared for the bar-raising, sci-fi noir epic that is VESCELL.

Price:: $2.99
Diamond ID:: JUN110502
On Sale:: August 31, 2011
Series:: Vescell