Selling Funko!: IDW Publishing Solicitations for May 2017

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

IDW Publishing Solicitations for May 2017

IDW Publishing has released solicitation information and images for new comics and products shipping in May 2017. When you’re through checking out these solicitations for new releases, be sure to visit CBR’s Independent Comics forum to discuss these titles and products with fellow readers and fans.

IDW Solicitations – Last Six Months

Ghostbusters: Funko Universe—GEM OF THE MONTH

Troy Dye (w) • Philip Murphy (a) • Eddie Irizarry (c)
An ancient Japanese prophecy foretold that when the Masters of the Four Winds unite, they would become unstoppable. Instead, the four masters killed each other in battle, proving the prophecy false. More than 600-years later, an ancient shuriken is unearthed, releasing the spirit of one of the masters to seek out and resurrect the other three in order to fulfill the prophecy. Now, the only thing that stands between the undead ninja and the destruction of the land of the living is… the Ghostbusters!
FC • 40 pages • $4.99

Ghostbusters: Funko Universe—Funko Toy Variant

Troy Dye (w) • Philip Murphy (a) • Funko Toy Variant (c)
FC • 40 pages • $4.99
Part of this month’s big FUNKO UNIVERSE event!
Funko Stay-Puft Variant cover by Greg Ham!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Funko Universe—GEM OF THE MONTH

Caleb Goellner (w) • Nico Pena (a & c)
The Funko craze comes to TMNT! Funko-style TMNT get wind of a new Shredder-inspired cereal and go to the source to investigate the bad-guy based breakfast! An absurd and hilarious adventure awaits!
FC • 40 pages • $4.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Funko Universe—Funko Toy Variant

Caleb Goellner (w) • Nico Pena (a) • Funko Toy Variant (c)
FC • 40 pages • $4.99
Inspired by the Funko toys based off the original TMNT cartoon!
Part of this month’s big FUNKO UNIVERSE event!
Variant cover by Jamal Peppers!

The X-Files: Funko Universe—GEM OF THE MONTH

Derek Fridolfs, Mike Raicht, Matthew Dow Smith, Denton J. Tipton (w) • Chris Fenoglio, Troy Little, Pamela Lovas, Charles Paul Wilson III (a) • Charles Paul Wilson III (c)
A bevy of talented creators seek the truth—and some laughs—with this Funko version of your favorite FBI agents! After this, you’ll believe that Scully and Mulder couldn’t be any cuter!
FC • 40 pages • $4.99

The X-Files: Funko Universe—Funko Toy Variant

Derek Fridolfs, Mike Raicht, Matthew Dow Smith, Denton J. Tipton (w) • Chris Fenoglio, Troy Little, Pamela Lovas, Charles Paul Wilson III (a) • Funko Toy Variant (c)
FC • 40 pages • $4.99
Featuring art by fan favorites such as Troy Little (Powerpuff Girls) and Charles Paul Wilson III (Stuff of Legend)!
Part of this month’s big FUNKO UNIVERSE event!
Funko Staff Artist variant cover!

Strawberry Shortcake: Funko Universe—GEM OF THE MONTH

Georgia Ball (w) • Valentina Pinto (a & c)
Journey back to Strawberryland with Funko Pop and old friends like Blueberry Muffin, Huckleberry Pie and of course, Strawberry Shortcake! Wherever she goes, trouble and the Purple Pie Man of Porcupine Peak are sure to follow on a berry sweet Funko adventure.
FC • 40 pages • $4.99

Strawberry Shortcake: Funko Universe—Funko Toy Variant

Georgia Ball (w) • Valentina Pinto (a) • Photo (c)
FC • 40 pages • $4.99
Part of this month’s big FUNKO UNIVERSE event!
Variant cover by Scott Ball!

Judge Dredd: Funko Universe—GEM OF THE MONTH

John Layman (w) • Francesco Gaston (a) • Rob Schwartz (c)
Check out the funkiest Dredd of all-time as Funko takes over Mega-City One! Perps like Judge Death and the Angel Gang may strike fear in the hearts of citizens, but Judge Dredd is here to stop them! And he may be cute but never forget—HE IS THE LAW!
FC • 40 pages • $4.99

Judge Dredd: Funko Universe—Funko Toy Variant

John Layman (w) • Francesco Gaston (a) • Photo (c)
Written by John Layman (Chew)!
Part of this month’s big FUNKO UNIVERSE event!
Variant cover by Francesco Gaston!

Judge Dredd: The Blessed Earth #2

Ulises Fariñas & Erick Freitas (w) • Dan McDaid (a) • Ulises Fariñas (c)
It has been 10 years since the events of Mega-City Zero, and Judge Dredd continues his mission to restore order to a lawless land. Behold the mystery and grandeur of The Blessed Earth!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Judge Dredd: The Blessed Earth #2—Subscription Variant

Ulises Fariñas & Erick Freitas (w) • Dan McDaid (a) • Nick Roche (c)
The sequel to the critically acclaimed Mega-City Zero storyline continues!

Ghostbusters 101 #3

Erik Burnham (w) • Dan Schoening (a & c)
This is it! The Original Ghostbusters finally come face to face with those who Answer The Call! Inter-dimensional travel is no new thing to the original boys in grey and their colleagues, but this is the first time that dimensions have ever overlapped and threatened to merge—which could be a worse fate than total protonic reversal!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Ghostbusters 101 #3—Subscription Variant

Erik Burnham (w) • Dan Schoening (a) • Tim Lattie (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Straight outta the 2016 film, the Answer the Call Ghostbusters make their comic book debut! Abby, Patty, Erin and Holtzmann join forces with Winston, Egon, Ray and Venkman for some bombastic ghostbustin’ insanity!
Written and illustrated by the fan-favorite and critically-acclaimed creative team of Erik Burnham, Dan Schoening and Luis Antonio Delgado.
Featuring the third of six-interconnected covers by Schoening and Delgado.
Retailer incentive covers feature photos of the Original and ATF Ghostbusters casts!

Back to the Future: Biff to the Future #5 (of 6)

Bob Gale, Derek Fridolfs (w) • Alan Robinson (a & c)
It’s the 1980s, and as Biff proceeds to remake the Hill Valley town square in his image, his personal conflicts with Lorraine McFly and her kids are reaching the boiling point. Meanwhile, the reclusive Emmett Brown is forced into action, revealing to a few trustworthy citizens a secret invention that has the power to stop Biff: a time machine!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Back to the Future: Biff to the Future #5 (of 6)—Subscription cover

Bob Gale, Derek Fridolfs (w) • Alan Robinson (a) • Derek Fridolfs (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Variant cover by Anthony Marques!

Back to the Future #20

Bob Gale, John Barber (w) • Marcelo Ferreira (a & c)
HARD TIME continues, as a secret passed through time threatens Marty and Doc… but what can they do to set things right without making everything worse?!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Back to the Future #20—Funko Toy cover

Bob Gale, John Barber (w) • Marcelo Ferreira (a) • Mike Martin(c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Star Trek: Boldly Go #8

Mike Johnson (w) • Megan Levens (a) • George Caltsoudas (c)
It’s up to Kirk, Spock and the Academy cadets (including their newest member, Jaylah from STAR TREK BEYOND!) to solve the murder of the Romulan ambassador before the Babel peace conference ends in disaster and a new course is set for galactic war! The finale of an epic storyline with guest artist Megan Levens!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Star Trek: Boldly Go #8—Subscription Variant

Mike Johnson (w) • Megan Levens (a) • Vincenzo Federici (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Star Trek: Boldly Go #8—Funko Art Variant

Mike Johnson (w) • Megan Levens (a) • Tim Gilardi (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Part two of a classic “whodunit”…Star Trek style!
Following the events of Star Trek Beyond!
Variant cover by Cryssy Cheung!

Star Trek/Green Lantern Vol 2 #6 (of 6)

Mike Johnson (w) • Angel Hernandez (a & c)
The epic conclusion to the blockbuster event of 2017! Will it be a new dawn for the Green Lantern Corps in the Star Trek universe… or will Sinestro and Khan succeed in conquering the new timeline for themselves?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Star Trek/Green Lantern Vol 2 #6 (of 6)—Subscription Variant

Mike Johnson (w) • Angel Hernandez (a) • George Caltsoudas (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Following the blockbuster success of last year’s Star Trek/Green Lantern, DC Entertainment and IDW once again bring you the best team-up in the galaxy!
Variant cover by Elizabeth Beals!

Star Trek: Waypoint #5 (of 6)

Simon Roy, Cavan Scott (w) • Simon Roy, Josh Hood (a) • Simon Roy (c)
Star Trek: Waypoint continues its celebration of Star Trek with two new tales. Simon Roy (Prophet) takes on the Prime Directive in an Original Series story, while writer Cavan Scott (Dr. Who, Sherlock Holmes) and artist Josh Hood (Star Trek: Deviations, We Can Never Go Home) focus on Doctor Bashir in a thought-provoking Deep Space Nine tale.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Star Trek: Waypoint #5 (of 6)—Subscription cover

Simon Roy, Cavan Scott (w) • Simon Roy, Josh Hood (a) • Tony Shasteen (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Check out the variant covers featuring STAR TREK artists from the last 50 years of Trek comics!
The blockbuster bi-monthly Trek anthology continues with more tales from today’s top talents!

Star Trek: TNG: Mirror Broken #1 (of 6)—SPOTLIGHT

Scott Tipton & David Tipton (w) • J.K. Woodward (a & c)
The Star Trek mini-series event of the year kicks off! Captain Jean-Luc Picard will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Empire’s newest warship, the ISS Enterprise, be it lies, deception…or murder. With enemies and allies around every corner, Picard’s quest to help the Enterprise and restore the Empire to glory will not be an easy one. Good thing he has a crew onboard who will also stop at nothing to ensure total victory — at any cost.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Star Trek: TNG: Mirror Broken #1 (of 6)—Subscription Variant

Scott Tipton & David Tipton (w) • J.K. Woodward (a) • George Caltsoudas (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
As seen on Free Comic Book Day!
Variant covers by Joe Corroney and Adam Rosenlund!

Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook #1 (of 3)—SPOTLIGHT

John Barber & various (w) • Robert Atkins & various (a) • Fico Ossio (c)
If you’re new to the Hasbro Universe or a long-time fan, this book is for you! Featuring a veritable TON of bios on your favorite characters, from A to D, plus papercraft projects, a map of the new GI JOE Headquarters and an exclusive story featuring Rock ‘N’ Roll and his fateful encounter with the Cold Crawlers!
FC • 48 pages • $4.99

Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook #1 (of 3)—Subscription Variant

John Barber & Various (w) • Robert Atkins & various (a) • Sam Lofti (c)
FC • 48 pages • $4.99
Featuring writing and art by some of today’s top talent including John Barber, Guido Guidi, Aubrey Sitterson, Fico Ossio, Chris Ryall, Jack Lawrence, Brandon Easton, Steve Kurth, Cullen Bunn, Robert Atkins, Mairghread Scott, David Messina, and Jimmy Johnston.
Exclusive paper-crafts, posters and stories in every issue!
Variant cover by Marcelo Borstelmann!

G.I. JOE #6

Aubrey Sitterson (w) • Giannis Milonogiannis (a) • Aaron Conley (c)
G.I. Joe takes the action underground, as a team led by Roadblock chases the mysterious monsters summoned by Crystal Ball!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

G.I. JOE #6—Subscription Variant

Aubrey Sitterson (w) • Giannis Milonogiannis (a & c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

G.I. JOE #6—Drew Johnson Variant

Aubrey Sitterson (w) • Giannis Milonogiannis (a) • Drew Johnson (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Variant cover by Ulises Farinas!

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #240

Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)
They say that it’s always darkest before the dawn… but what about the darkness that lurks inside Dawn? Learn more about the young mystery ninja in the latest bombastic issue of… G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #240—Subscription Variant

Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • John Royle (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Revolutionaries #6

John Barber (w) • Fico Ossio (a) • Robert Atkins (c)
M.A.S.K. vs. ATOMIC MAN! The Revolutionaries team with MATT TRAKKER and the M.A.S.K. team to find Mike Power—a.k.a. ATOMIC MAN—the long-lost member of the G.I. JOE ADVENTURE TEAM. The bizarre history of this tragic hero leads to the truth behind “Project Ice Man”—and the return of another classic G.I. JOE hero!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Revolutionaries #6—Subscription Variant

John Barber (w) • Fico Ossio (a) • Ron Joseph (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Revolutionaries #6—Subscription Variant

John Barber (w) • Fico Ossio (a) • Tone Rodriguez (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Variant cover by Pierre Droal!

Revolution: Aw Yeah! #4 (of 5)

Art Baltazar (w & a & c)
Because you demanded it… OPTIMUS PRIME joins COBRA! They say it could never happen! They say it couldn’t be done! COBRA sees and conquers and takes what they want! TRANSFORMERS can surely be a huge prize, especially if their leader is mind controlled! The end of all existence is near!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Revolution: Aw Yeah! #4—Subscription Variant

Art Baltazar (w & a) • Jay Fosgitt (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Eisner Award winning cartoonist, Art Baltazar, brings his special brand of Aw-Yeah-someness to the new Hasbro Universe!
Variant cover by Franco!

M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand #7

Brandon Easton (w) • Juan Samu (a) • Ryan Brown (c)
As Matt Trakker continues his investigation of V.E.N.O.M. with the help of Dr. Mindbender, the dark secrets of Matt’s past dealings with his former teammates is brought to the light. Before Matt recruits new members of M.A.S.K., he must close the chapter on his responsibility for the Origin of V.E.N.O.M.!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand #7—Subscription Variant

Brandon Easton (w) • Juan Samu (a) • Juan Manuel Frigeri (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand #7— Subscription Variant

Brandon Easton (w) • Juan Samu (a) • Antonio Fuso (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Conclusion to this special two-part origin of V.E.N.O.M.!
Variant cover by Marcelo Perez Dalannays!

Micronauts: Wrath of Karza #2

Cullen Bunn & Jimmy Johnston (w) • Andrew Griffith (a) • Alex Ronald (c)
Baron Karza has triumphantly executed the first step in his plan to conquer the Earth. Only the Micronauts stand between him and his ultimate goal. Now comes the second step: Destroy the Micronauts.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Micronauts: Wrath of Karza #2—Subscription variant

Cullen Bunn & Jimmy Johnston (w) • Andrew Griffith (a) • Ron Joseph (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Variant cover by John Royle!

Transformers: Lost Light #6

James Roberts (w) • Jack Lawrence (a & c)
You know that sinking feeling you get when you witness the destruction of an entire planet? Rodimus and company are about to feel that. Hardcore.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Lost Light #6—Subscription Variant

James Roberts (w) • Jack Lawrence (a) • Nick Roche (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Lost Light #6—Alex Milne Variant

James Roberts (w) • Jack Lawrence (a) • Alex Milne (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Six issues in…the end of Lost Light?!
OK, not likely. But a lot of people could die now!
Variant cover by Marcelo Matere!

Transformers: Till All Are One #10

Mairghread Scott (w) • Sara Pitre-Durocher (a & c)
As Starscream faces down the encroaching machinations of Elita One, he enlists Blast Off to help him bring Bruticus back!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Till All Are One #10—Subscription Variant

Mairghread Scott (w) • Sara Pitre-Durocher (a) • Priscilla Tramontano (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Variant cover by Marcelo Matere!

Transformers: Most Epic Battles

Bill Mantlo, Ralph Macchio, Bob Budiansky, Simon Furman (w) • Frank Springer, Kim DeMulder, Don Perlin, Geoff Senior, Andrew Wildman, more (a) • Guido Guidi (c)
The most epic battles in Transformers history! This collection of the best vintage bang-ups and brawls from the Generation 1 era is the perfect companion for fans of the Robots in Disguise. See who wins when Optimus Prime and the Decepticons face off with ramifications stretching from Earth to Cybertron!
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 152 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-075-8
Transformers: The Last Knight releases on June 23, 2017.
Advance solicited for June release!

Optimus Prime #7

John Barber (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a) • Kei Zama (c)
With the Junkion invasion resolved peacefully, Optimus Prime takes a moment to plan the Autobot’s next move on Earth.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Optimus Prime #7—Subscription Variant

John Barber (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a) • Casey W. Coller (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Optimus Prime #7—Andrew Griffith Variant

John Barber (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a) • Andrew Griffith (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Variant cover by Marcelo Matere!

Transformers: Autocracy Trilogy

Chris Metzen, Flint Dille (w) • Livio Ramondelli (a & c)
Before Optimus became a Prime he fought for order. Before Megatron became a conqueror he fought for freedom. In the early days of the war on Cybertron, two leaders–one Autobot, the other Decepticon–start down their own paths towards destiny. Collects the Autocracy, Monstrosity, and Primacy series into one collection.
TPB • FC • $29.99 • 336 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-074-1
Transformers: The Last Knight releases on June 23, 2017.
Advance solicited for June release!

Transformers: Optimus Prime

John Barber (w) • Kei Zama, Alex Milne (a) • Kei Zama (c)
REVOLUTION is over—but the danger to Earth is just beginning. As OPTIMUS PRIME pulls Earth into the larger universe, he’s painted a target on it… and a new alien incursion begins when a corkscrew shaped craft drills into our world! Collects issues #1–6.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 144 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-969-1
Transformers: The Last Knight releases on June 23, 2017.
Advance solicited for June release!

Rom #11

Chris Ryall & Christos Gage (w) • David Messina (a) • Robert Atkins (c)
“Long Roads to Ruin,” part 1. Rom’s war against the Wraiths takes a dark turn as he’s forced to fight alone against both the returning, far more dangerous, Axiom, and a dual threat from the ocean depths… Scylla and Charybdis!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Rom #11—Gabriel Rodriguez Subscription Variant

Chris Ryall & Christos Gage (w) • David Messina (a) • Gabriel Rodriguez (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Rom #11—Nathan Greno Subscription Variant

Chris Ryall & Christos Gage (w) • David Messina (a) • Nathan Greno (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Rom #11—Jason Masters Subscription Variant

Chris Ryall & Christos Gage (w) • David Messina (a) • Jason Masters (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
All-new storyline begins here! Perfect jumping-on point!
The debut of two lethal new villains!
Ask your retailer how to get the special incentive cover by superstar artist Claudio Castellini!

Rom, Vol. 2

Chris Ryall & Christos Gage (w) • David Messina, Paolo Villanelli (a) • Zach Howard (c)
Rom is more alone than ever in his fight against the Dire Wraiths. Or is he? Introducing two armored faces very familiar to Rom… but whose side are they on? Collects issues #5–8 and the origin of Rom from the 2017 Annual.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 136 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-906-6
Advance solicited for June release!
“The plot continues to bring a fresh take to the character and with the dynamic art, the series continues on a strong path.” –Word of the Nerd

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #70

Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w) • Mateus Santolouco (a & c)
“Desperate Measures” Part 4! A stand-off between humans and mutants turns deadly for one side and the consequences will have an impact for years to come!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #70——Subscription Variant

Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w) • Mateus Santolouco (a) • Kevin Eastman (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
The senses-shattering conclusion of an action-packed story arc!
Variant cover by Chris Johnson!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe #10

Sophie Campbell, Bobby Curnow (w) • Pablo Tunica, Sophie Campbell (a) • Freddie Williams II (c)
“Toad Baron’s Ball” Part 2! There’s seemingly no escape from Toad Baron’s reveries but Alopex and Nobody must find a way before the next guests arrive… Toad Baron’s immortal and deadly family!
FC • 32 pages • $4.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe #10—Subscription Variant

Sophie Campbell, Bobby Curnow (w) • Pablo Tunica, Sophie Campbell (a) • Pablo Tunica (c)
FC • 32 pages • $4.99
Featuring a back-up story by Sophie Campbell!
Variant cover by Sophie Campbell!

24: Legacy—Rules of Engagement #2 (of 5)

Christopher Farnsworth (w) • Antonio Fuso (a) • Georges Jeanty (c)
The clock has been reset with 24: Legacy, and this limited series will explore the past of its new leading character, Eric Carter, who led the elite squad responsible for killing an infamous terrorist leader and, consequently, forced into hiding. But before he was a national hero and a wanted man, Carter learned the Rules of Engagement in the streets of Iraq and Washington, D.C., hoods.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

24: Legacy—Rules of Engagement #2 (of 5)—Subscription cover

Christopher Farnsworth (w) • Antonio Fuso (a) • Photo (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Based on the new hit iteration of the 24 franchise!
Executive produced by Manny Coto and Evan Katz, writers of the show!
Covers by Georges Jeanty (Serenity)!
Each issue will have a photo cover featuring the cast of the show!
Written by Christopher Farnsworth, journalist, screenwriter and the author of The President’s Vampire series.

The X-Files #14

Joe Harris (w) • Matthew Dow Smith (a) • menton3 (c)
“Resistance,” Part 1 (of 4): Scully receives an invitation from Firas Ben-Brahim after months of silence, and she soon discovers the dark secrets he’s been keeping from her… and the rest of the world.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

The X-Files #14—Subscription Variant

Joe Harris (w) • Matthew Dow Smith (a) • Photo (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Executive produced by The X-Files creator Chris Carter!

Orphan Black: Deviations #3 (of 6)

Heli Kennedy (w) • Wayne Nichols (a) • Cat Staggs (c)
In a world where Sarah managed to save Beth from taking her own life! With this single twist of fate, the Clone Club comes together in a completely different manner and the mystery of Project LEDA unfolds in new, exiting ways! See all your favorite characters return in an all-new light!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Orphan Black: Deviations #3 (of 6)—Funko Toy Variant

Heli Kennedy (w) • Wayne Nichols (a) • Fico Ossio (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Find out what happens in a world… where Sarah saved Beth!
Ask your retailer about the papercraft covers!

Highlander: The American Dream #4 (of 5)

Brian Ruckley (w) • Andrea Mutti (a) • Francesco Gaston (c)
The cult-classic film’s triumphant return continues! The American Dream follows Scottish swordsman Connor MacLeod as he clashes with powerful immortals from the American Civil War to 1950s Manhattan on an unstoppable march toward The Gathering, where the last of the immortals will duel to the death. And to the victor goes The Prize… and control over humanity’s destiny.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Highlander: The American Dream #4 (of 5)—Subscription Variant

Brian Ruckley (w) • Andrea Mutti (a) • Claudia Gironi (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
The cult phenomenon returns!
Written by Scottish fantasy novelist Brian Ruckley (The Godless World trilogy)!
Interior art by Andrea Mutti (Rebels)!
Subscription covers by Italian artist Claudia Gironi!

Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four World’s Greatest Artist’s Edition HC—SPOTLIGHT

Stan Lee (w) • Jack Kirby (a & c)
Jack Kirby was the undisputed King of Comics and IDW is proud to present the second Artist’s Edition focusing on his Fantastic Four work. And, even better, this collects his earlier, “twice up” art–Kirby-sized!!
This massive collection includes issues 33, 45, 47, and 60 of the Fantastic Four, plus a stellar gallery with many classic covers and incredible pages–if you are a Kirby fan, this is the Artist’s Edition you’ve been waiting for!!
HC • BW • $150.00 • 160 pages • 15” x 22” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-081-9
Advance solicited for July release!
Continuing our year-long celebration of Jack Kirby’s 100th birthday!
Featuring inks by Joe Sinnott, and others!

Box Office Poison Color Comics #5

Alex Robinson (w & a & c)
Ed finds that working for Irving Flavor turns out to be an acquired taste. And the secret origin of the Nightstalker… revealed!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Winner of the Eisner Award for Talent Deserving Wider Recognition, the International Comics Festival Award for Best Debut Graphic Novel (Angouleme, France), and voted by Wizard Magazine as the best indy graphic novel of all time.
Each issue will be presented in color for the very first time!

Real Science Adventures: The Flying She-Devils #2 (of 6)

Brian Clevinger (w) • Lo Baker (a) • Scott Wegener (c)
The Flying She-Devils get into a real adventure with science plus action! Hoo-boy! Golly-gee! Plus, the Sparrow infiltrates a top-secret Nazi weapon station. It all continues in this book!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Real Science Adventures #2 (of 6)—Subscription Variant

Brian Clevinger (w) • Lo Baker (a) • Tessa Stone (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
From the pages of Atomic Robo, the Flying She-Devils embark on a new daring adventure!
The spinoff story to the online sensation—in print for the first time!

Atomic Robo Presents Real Science Adventures, Vol. 1: The Billion Dollar Plot—CERTIFIED COOL

Brian Clevinger (w) • Erica Henderson (a & c)
In the aftermath of the financial panic of 1893, Nikola Tesla and the Centurions of Science are all that stand between the rule of law and a shadowy cabal of corrupt industrialists plotting to usurp the federal government of the United States. Featuring: Black Coats, Swamp Men, the vast pneumatic tube network of New York City, and tons of action tying it all together!
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages
“Atomic Robo is a property that is so special, so unique in its storytelling and approach to science, technology, and adventure, that I’m sure it will be around 50 years from now. Atomic Robo Presents Real Science Adventures is icing on the cake as it means even more Robo is in our lives.” –Major Spoilers
Advance solicited for June release!

Cosmic Scoundrels #4 (of 5)

Andy Suriano & Matt Chapman (w) • Andy Suriano (a & c)
It’s WEDDING BELLS for one of the Cosmic Scoundrels! Could this be the END for our space faring BACHELORS on the run–or the BEGINNING??
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Cosmic Scoundrels #4 (of 5)—Subscription Variant

Andy Suriano & Matt Chapman (w) • Andy Suriano (a) • Aaron Conley (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Andy Suriano is an Emmy and Annie Award-winning artist who has worked on such iconic series as Samurai Jack and Star Wars: The Clone Wars!
Matt Chapman is a writer of Disney’s Gravity Falls and the co-creator of Disney XD’s Two More Eggs and Homestar Runner!

Amelia Cole Omnibus—CERTIFIED COOL

Adam P. Knave & D.J. Kirkbride (w) • Nick Brokenshire (a & c)
Magic do-gooder Amelia Cole travels between a world of science and a world of magic–until she’s trapped in a blended world where the mages reign over non-mages. Now she’s The Protector, and the responsibility to set things right is hers! She’ll take on social injustice as well as the occasional giant corgi and demon mugger, while an ancient darkness encroaches–one that threatens all three worlds! It’ll be up to Amelia, her magic pipe wrench, eight foot techno-golem Lemmy, and their strange and wonderful friends to protect everyone, save everything, and give hope to mage and non-mage alike! Collects all 30 issues!
TPB • FC • $39.99 • 500 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-899-1
Written by Eisner and Harvey award winners Adam P. Knave and D.J. Kirkbride.
Advance solicited for June release!
For the first time, every single issue of the critically acclaimed Amelia Cole series in one volume!

Saucer State #1 (of 6)—SPOTLIGHT

Paul Cornell (w) • Ryan Kelly (a & c)
She was abducted by aliens. Now she’s the President. She’s going to use the power of that office to find out what really happened. But will they let her? Saucer State is the sequel to and the conclusion of the Hugo Award nominated Saucer Country. It’s House of Cards does The X-Files. It’s a bulletin from the brightest timeline. She will break the world to find who hurt her. And new readers can start here.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Saucer State #1 (of 6)—Subscription Variant

Paul Cornell (w) • Ryan Kelly (a) • Jeffrey Veregge (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Picks up where Saucer Country left off!
One of the very few mainstream comics to be nominated for SF’s prestigious Hugo Award!

Darkness Visible #4

Mike Carey & Arvind Ethan David (w) • Brendan Cahill (a & c)
When the demons came, humanity reluctantly learned to share the world with another sentient race. Eighty years later, this uneasy co-existence has spawned an endless terrorist conflict. This issue returns us to the present day where Aston and Rhak battle for control of Aston’s body!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Darkness Visible #4—Subscription Variant

Mike Carey & Arvind Ethan David (w) • Brendan Cahill (a) • Dave Kendall (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
From bestselling author and screenwriter Mike Carey (Unwritten, Lucifer, Girl with All the Gifts) and Arvind Ethan David (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency) comes an all-new, original world of darkness and demons.
Variant cover by Dani Strips!

Dirk Gently: The Salmon of Doubt #8

Arvind Ethan David (w) • Ilias Kyriazis (a & c)
Sally runs afoul of Hugo Friendkin and must rely on Dirk to come to her rescue! Featuring favorite characters from the original books as well as the cast from the TV series, including Samuel Barnett and Elijah Wood!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Dirk Gently: The Salmon of Doubt #8—Funko Toy Variant

Arvind Ethan David (w) • Ilias Kyriazis (a) • Chris Fenoglio (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Dirk Gently: The Salmon of Doubt #8—Subscription Variant

Arvind Ethan David (w) • Ilias Kyriazis (a) • Photo (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
The star of two (almost three) beloved Douglas Adams novels!
Written by executive producer of the TV series Arvind Ethan David!
Executive produced by Max Landis (Chronicle and Superman: American Alien), the writer of the BBC America TV series!
Variant cover by Robert Hack!

Helena Crash #3 (of 4)

Fabian Rangel, Jr. (w) • Warwick Johnson-Cadwell (a & c)
Having refused the White Demon’s request to take out her chief rival, Rojo, HELENA CRASH finds herself surrounded on all sides by sword wielding enemies. She’s in for one hell of a fight! When Hemingway is visited by Rojo’s goons, the stakes are raised and Helena can no longer remain neutral.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Helena Crash #3 (of 4)—Subscription Variant

Fabian Rangel, Jr. (w) • Warwick Johnson-Cadwell (a) • Chris Visions (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Don’t miss the subscription cover by Chris Visions (Scarlet Witch, Civil War II: Choosing Sides)!

Night Owl Society #2

James Venhaus (w) • Pius Bak (a & c)
The Night Owl Society, Chapter 2: An Owl Among the Ruins. Just as the team is hitting its stride, one member’s deadly secret threatens to tear the team apart.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Night Owl Society #2—Subscription Variant

James Venhaus (w) • Pius Bak (a & c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

John Byrne’s Stowaway to the Stars: The Ultimate Comic Art Poster Book—CERTIFIED COOL

John Byrne (a & c)
A beautiful oversized book of John Byrne’s new Stowaway coloring-book splash images, each beautifully detailed one presented here in oversize fashion and with all-new coloring by Leonard O’Grady! 16 lushly colored sci-fi images, all with perforated edges enabling fans to easily remove any images for framing!
SC • FC • $19.99 • 32 pages • 11” x 17” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-084-0

Starstruck: Old Proldiers Never Die #4 (of 6)

Elaine Lee (w) • Michael Kaluta (a & c)
Be careful what you ask for! Harry gets his answers, but those answers—and a nasty case of Guidenapping—send him on a new mission. Aided by Randall, and accompanied by his faithful droid, he walks right into Jimmy the Snout’s next breaking noos story: “Deranged Brigader, High on Life!”
FC • 32 pages • $4.99
Completely new coloring, and 50% new art from Michael Kaluta over the course of the series!

Rip Kirby, Vol. 10

Fred Dickenson (w) • John Prentice (a & c)
The longest-running modern adventure strip continues in thirteen new stories starring the debonair private detective. Reproduced from the original King Features Syndicate proofs, insuring that every daily will look even better than when it was first published in newspapers more than forty years ago. More than 800 sequential comics from April 27, 1970 to January 20, 1973.
HC • B&W • $49.99 • 296 pages • 11” x 10” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-922-6
Advance solicited for July release!
“John Prentice’s work is superb. He’s one of the few cartoonists who took an important strip by a great cartoonist and did it not only justice, but in some ways, was as good as–and in some cases better than–the originator.” –Tom De Haven, author of the Derby Dugan trilogy

Brutal Nature: Concrete Fury #3 (of 5)

Luciano Saracino (w) • Ariel Olivetti (a & c)
As the secrets of the shapeshifting mask continue to be uncovered, our heroes own history comes to the fore!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Brutal Nature: Concrete Fury #3 (of 5)—Subscription Variant

Luciano Saracino (w) • Ariel Olivetti (a & c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
The beautifully painted story continues, featuring art by comics superstar Ariel Olivetti!

Kill Shakespeare – Past is Prologue: Juliet #3 (of 4)

Conor McCreery (w) • Corin Howell (a & c)
Juliet’s quest to avenge her mother’s death continues in a classic Shakespearean cocktail of mistaken identity, swordplay and betrayal. Spirited away to the Prodigal’s hidden camp, Juliet must fight to prove her worth to the rebels, only to be blindsided by the truth behind Othello’s violent past. Now Juliet must choose between the woman who can keep her safe and the killer-for-hire who promises her vengeance.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Kill Shakespeare – Past is Prologue: Juliet #3 (of 4)—Subscription Variant

Conor McCreery (w) • Corin Howell (a) • Simon Davis (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Animal Noir #4 (of 4)

Izar Lunacek & Nejc Juren (w) • Izar Lunacek (a & c)
When one of Shasha’s wives goes missing during the annual Clan boss gathering, the Althing, Manny Diamond joins the search party to investigate. Did she run away or was she the victim of retaliation from a rival clan daring to break the Althing Peace?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Animal Noir #4 (of 4)—Subscription cover

Izar Lunacek & Nejc Juren (w) • Izar Lunacek (a) • Nick Pitarra (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Michael Recycle #3 (of 4)

Ellie Wharton (w) • Alexandra Colombo (a & c)
Michael is on a mission to save the plight of the Monarch Butterflies when their migration south from Canada to Mexico is threatened! Will Michael be able to change the fate of his fluttery friends? Find out in “Michael Recycle and the Monarch Butterflies!”
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Young readers who have enjoyed the Michael Recycle books and their eco-friendly messages can now thrill to more adventures in comic-book form!
Children are becoming more and more aware of the environment around them, and Michael’s green tips help them become responsible at an early age.
Alexandra Colombo’s charming art will captivate readers of all ages.

Powerpuff Girls: The Time Tie #1 (of 3)—SPOTLIGHT

Haley Mancini & Jake Goldman (w) • Philip Murphy (a & c)
Mojo Jojo has decided that because he can never destroy the Powerpuff Girls, he’ll do the next best thing: zap them into another time!!! He uses his patented “Time Tie” to blast the three little heroes back into three separate eras in the past. Can the girls find their way back to the present before Mojo can fulfill his mission: The complete destruction of Townsville!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Powerpuff Girls: The Time Tie #1 (of 3)—Subscription Variant

Haley Mancini & Jake Goldman (w) • Philip Murphy (a) • Jay Hasrajani (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Powerpuff Girls: The Time Tie #1 (of 3)—Funko Art Variant

Haley Mancini & Jake Goldman (w) • Philip Murphy (a) • Phil Murphy (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
The Powerpuff Girls are back in a brand-new three-issue series!
Each Powerpuff Girl travels to a different era and place in time in her own special issue!
Variant cover by Chad Thomas!

Walt Disney’s Treasury of Classic Tales, Vol. 2

Frank Reilly (w) • Jesse Marsh, Manuel Gonzales, Dick Moores (a & c)
Presenting classic Disney newspaper strip adaptations of the studio’s most famous films! From the Disney vaults–thirteen never-before reprinted Sunday comics adaptations of popular 1950s Disney animated and live-action features. Includes Davy Crockett, Sleeping Beauty, The Seven Dwarfs and the Witch-Queen, Lambert the Sheepish Lion, Perri, Old Yeller, and The Shaggy Dog!
HC • FC • $49.99 • 220 pages • 12” x 8.5” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-908-0
Advance solicited for July release!

Donald Duck #20

Carlo Panaro, Unn and Stefan Printz-Påhlson, Jonathan Gray (w) • Andrea Freccero, Victor “Vicar” Arriagada Rios (a) • Michel Nadorp (c)
“Helmet of the Gods,” Part 1 of 2! Who says Scrooge McDuck gets all the treasure-hunting fun? Donald’s out to find a Viking helmet once owned by Odin himself!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Donald Duck #20—Subscription Variant

Carlo Panaro, Unn and Stefan Printz-Påhlson, Jonathan Gray (w) • Andrea Freccero, Victor “Vicar” Arriagada Rios (a) • Andrea Freccero (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Donald Duck #20—Funko Art Variant

Carlo Panaro, Unn and Stefan Printz-Påhlson, Jonathan Gray (w) • Andrea Freccero, Victor “Vicar” Arriagada Rios (a) • Marco Mazzarello (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Starting a new Donald Duck epic with top talents at the helm—artist Andrea Freccero (Donald Quest) and dialogue writer Jonathan Gray (Sonic the Hedgehog)!
Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #387!
Variant cover by Marco Gervasio!

Donald Duck: Timeless Tales, Vol. 3

Guido Martina, Romano Scarpa, Lars Jensen, Mark Shaw, Laura Shaw, Flemming Anderson (w & a) • Walt Kelly (c)
“Wak! Screech!” IDW’s Donald Duck #13–18 come together in a collectors’ hardback so amazing Donald can’t believe it himself–but he’s always a skeptic! The epic adventure “The Big Sneeze,” two outrageous cryptic hunts with the Tamers of Nonhuman Threats–even Donald’s second-ever star turn as Duck Avenger are all here. And wait till you see who lies dreaming in the city of Sp’too, deep under the sea. With stories co-starring Uncle Scrooge, Gladstone, and Fethry, and extras for true Disney Comics aficionados, this Donald omnibus provides hours of history and thrills.
HC • FC • $29.99 • 256 pages • 7.25” x 10” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-911-0
The best Disney stories from their international vault, imported and translated especially for North American audiences!
Advance solicited for July release!

Mickey Mouse #20

Andrea “Casty” Castellan, Thad Komorowski, Noel Van Horn (w) • Massimo De Vita, Noel Van Horn (a) • Jonathan Gray (c)
“The Magnificent Doublejoke,” Part 2 of 2! When trollish crimefighter Doublejoke turns crook himself, it’s up to Mickey to take him down! Then Mickey battles a very evil fanboy in “The Mouse Collector!”
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Mickey Mouse #20—Subscription Variant

Andrea “Casty” Castellan, Thad Komorowski, Noel Van Horn (w) • Massimo De Vita, Noel Van Horn (a) • Marco Ghiglione (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Mickey Mouse #20—Funko Art Variant

Andrea “Casty” Castellan, Thad Komorowski, Noel Van Horn (w) • Massimo De Vita, Noel Van Horn (a) • Marco Gervasio (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Fan favorite Noel Van Horn returns with an amazing new-to-USA Mickey mystery!
Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #329!
Variant cover by Massimo Asaro!

Uncle Scrooge #26

Michelle Gazzarri, Jonathan Gray (w) • Giorgio Cavazzano (a/c)
“The Villainous Vase Case!” Who do the Beagle Boys rob when they’re not robbing Scrooge McDuck? Playboy tycoon John D. Rockerduck, of course—so why is Scrooge taking the blame?
FC • 40 pages • $3.99

Uncle Scrooge #26—Subscription Variant

Michelle Gazzarri, Jonathan Gray (w) • Giorgio Cavazzano (a) • Daniel Branca (c)
FC • 40 pages • $3.99
Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #430!
It’s the U.S. debut of a classic Silver Age tale from the great Giorgio Cavazzano!
Variant cover by Marco Mazzarello!

Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories #738

Las Jensen, Byron Erickson (w) • Paco Rodriguez, Cèsar Ferioli, Daan Jippes (a) • Andrea Freccero (c)
“One Lucky Break”: Who gets stuck with all the bad luck? No one but Donald Duck— so why is he suddenly even luckier than über-annoying Gladstone Gander? Then Mickey fights his own inner demons in “The Importance of Being Goofy!”
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories #738—Subscription Variant

Las Jensen, Byron Erickson (w) • Paco Rodriguez, Cèsar Ferioli, Daan Jippes (a) • Daan Jippes (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories #738—Funko Art Variant

Las Jensen, Byron Erickson (w) • Paco Rodriguez, Cèsar Ferioli, Daan Jippes (a) • Fabrizio Petrossi (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Variant cover by Fabrizio Petrossi!

My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #2

Jeremy Whitley (w) • Brenda Hickey (a & c)
The legendary Rockhoof is the strongest pony in the realm! But is he strong enough to stop the mighty magma creatures that live inside a volcano?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #2 Subscription Variant

Jeremy Whitley (w) • Brenda Hickey (a) • Zachery Sterling (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
The secret history of some of Equestria’s most legendary ponies!
Variant cover by Caytlin Vilbrandt!

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #54

Rob Anderson (w) • Jay Fosgitt (a & c)
When Fluttershy is summoned away, it’s up to Angel bunny to keep the animal sanctuary running. Will his bossy management style backfire when the other animals refuse to cooperate?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #54—Subscription Variant

Rob Anderson (w) • Jay Fosgitt (a) • Sara Richard (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Animal antics and critter chaos!
Variant cover by Jennifer L. Meyer!

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Vol. 12

Ted Anderson (w) • Andy Price (a & c)
The craziest, most epic MLP story yet! Multiple versions of ponies are springing up around town and strange new beasts stalk the land as an orb of energy grows larger in the sky. Twilight and the Princesses have no answers… but Discord might in “Chaos Theory!” Collects issues #48–53.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 136 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-903-5
Advance solicited for June release!

My Little Pony: Twilight’s Kingdom

Meghan McCarthy (w) • Various (a & c)
The celebrated animated series comes to bookshelves! Revisit the habitants of Equestria and learn about the magic that friendship brings in this adaptation of the television series. This volume adapts the two-part “Twilight’s Kingdom!”
TPB • FC • $12.99 • 144 pages • 5” x 7” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-064-2
Advance solicited for June release!
Beloved My Little Pony animated episodes adapted for comic shelves!

Yo-Kai Watch #2

Eric M. Esquivel (w) • Tina Franscisco (a) • Dono Sanchez Almara (c)
You’ve played the videogames, watched the cartoons, chewed the bubblegum— now travel deeper into the Yo-Kai realm than ever before with this miniseries that explores the past, present, and future of the world of YO-KAI WATCH! Fur flies when fan-favorite feline JIBANYAN pits his claws against the sinister Snartle’s steel!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Yo-Kai Watch #2—Subscription Variant

Eric M. Esquivel (w) • Tina Franscisco (a) • Philip Murphy (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
All-new, full color comic books based on this coming year’s hottest Anime and video game!

Angry Birds: Game Play #3 (of 6)

Paul Tobin (w) • Cèsar Ferioli & Various (a) • Ciro Cangiolosi (c)
Angry Birds return to the classics! Eisner-award winning writer, Paul Tobin, pens a feathered spin on time-honored tales including “Minion Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Angry Birds: Game Play #3 (of 6)—Subscription cover

Paul Tobin (w) • Cèsar Ferioli & Various (a) • Paco Rodriquez (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Fresh off the successful launch of the new app, these stories focus on the fun and magic surrounding one of the world’s most popular and well recognized game properties!

Popeye Classics #58

Bud Sagendorf (w & a & c)
Collector’s Alert: GORILLA COVER! And wait until you see the hilarious and adventurous story inside, “Popeye in Queen of the Gorillas.” Plus, classic comics guest-starring Wimpy, Swee’pea, Olive Oyl, Sea Hag, O.G. Wotasnozzle…and the Queen of Gorillas!
FC • 32 pages • $4.99
Variant cover by Raul Gonzalez III!

Mummies!: Classic Monsters of Pre-Code Horror Comics—CERTIFIED COOL

Steve Banes, Craig Yoe (w) • Bob Powell, Harry Lazarus, & more (a) • Tony Mortellaro (c)
Movie mummies will soon be terrorizing theater goers! Now, from the boils and ghoul who bring you Haunted Horror, scream with delight over these stories unleashed from Pre-Code horror comics. SEE! The brutal attack of “The Living Mummies!” SENSE! The strangest “Case of the Beckoning Mummy!” FEEL! As “The Unburied Mummy” intensifies its powerful grip upon your puny throat! And there’s a tomb-full more! PLUS! A crumbling gallery of classic mummy comic book covers, and spine-tingling guest appearances by Frankenstein’s Monster and Charlie Chan! You’ll be screaming for your mommy as MUMMIES! shamble into your trembling hands!
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 128 pages • 7” x 10” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-995-0
The Mummy starring Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe will release June 9, 2017.
Advance solicited for June release!

Weird Love #18

Various (w & a) • Iger and Roche Shop (c)
Weird Love’s weirdest—and kinkiest—issue yet! The cover story is Pre-Code bizarreness with “So This Is Love!” Plus, “Swinger,” “My Secret Betrayed,” and more lurid and looney tales of depraved and demented LOL romance!
FC • 32 pages • $4.99

Drawing and Life Lessons from Master Cartoonists—SPOTLIGHT

Charles Schulz, Joe Shuster, Milton Caniff, E.C. Segar (w & a) • Various (c)
An unparalleled book, the very first of its kind! Taken from uber-rare, never-before reprinted cartooning courses with expert teachings from cartooning’s rock stars: Peanuts’ Charles Schulz, Little Nemo’s Winsor McCay, Superman’s Joe Shuster, Flash Gordon’s Alex Raymond, Terry and the Pirates’ Milton Caniff, The New Yorker’s Whitney Darrow, Jr., Betty and Veronica’s Dan DeCarlo, Prince Valiant’s Hal Foster, Barney Google’s Billy Debeck, Plastic Man’s Jack Cole, Gasoline Alley’s Frank King, Popeye’s E.C. Segar, and many more icons of comic art.
These esteemed geniuses act as life coaches with inspiring stories of how they succeeded and give stirring and wise encouragement to propel you to your own success. For beginners, seasoned professionals, teachers, students in school classes hungry to learn, and even those that are passionate about comics history, this will be an invaluable classic in the field.
HC • FC • $49.99 • 288 pages • 8.5” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-904-2
The Who’s Who of Cartooning Greats teach page after page of eye-opening beginner and advanced lessons on how to draw and write comics.
Advance solicited for July release!

Samaris—CERTIFIED COOL

Benoît Peeters (w) • François Schuiten (a & c)
Samaris is the first volume of the chronicles of The Obscure Cities, published as a graphic novel in 1983 in French and published for the first time in English in 1987 as The Great Walls of Samaris.
This edition, marking the 30th anniversary of the original English language publication, features an expanded main story, an all-new creator-approved translation, and new coloring. The book also contains the never before published-in-English “THE MYSTERIES OF PAHRY,” a THE OBSCURE CITIES story, originally published in four parts, three in the French comics magazine, A Suivre, from 1987 through 1989, and in the December 1994 issue of Macadam-plus.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 96 pages • 8.5” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-942-4
Advance solicited for June release!
“The Walls of Samaris begins the series with a volume that revolves around a metaphor for the medium itself, one with art historical roots–roots the series will continue to explore. It’s a metaphor for comics that’s intimately tied to Schuiten’s style, which has come to define the series. And it’s perhaps the most ambitious idea in a book–and a series–defined by ambition.” –Sequart.org

Purrrlock Holmes: Furriarty’s Trail Game

Stephen Sauer (design ) Jacqui Davis (a)
Furriarty is terrorizing London and he must be stopped before he completes his plans and escapes! As a newly inducted Inspector at Scotland Pound, it’s up to you to bust members of Furriarty’s gang in order to get closer to the bewhiskered baddie that’s been bullying all of Baker Street. Get ready detective, this case is officially afoot (or a paw, if you will).
Price $24.99
20-30 minutes
2-5 players
Players for ages 10+

Random Encounter: Seas of the Sea Chicken

Jamie Keddie (design & a & c)
Yaarrrr! Bwaaaakkk!? Your favorite eight-bit brawler is back with a stand-alone sequel, Random Encounter: Seas Of The Sea Chicken! Enjoy all-new mechanics that are fully backward compatible with the first game.
In this 1-5 player game you’ll either raid your friends or adventure alone in a rocking, rollicking rumble for loot. Part poker, part tactical combat, Random Encounter: Seas of the Sea Chicken pits players against each other in a battle of bravery and bluffing. Deploy your adventurers into teams, and send them to battle against unknown enemies, all while protecting your preciously won pile of loot. And beware, even one misplayed card could turn the tides in this questing card game.
Price $19.99
20 minutes of loot-hunting fun!
1-5 players
Players for ages 10+

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