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DAOMU #1
story KENNEDY XU
art & cover SCOTT CHOU & KEN CHOU
FEBRUARY 2
32 PAGES / FC
$2.99
Fresh from a sold-out run in China, Daomu follows young Sean and his initiation into a secret society of tomb robbers, where he learns about his family’s legacy: protecting hidden underworlds that exist beneath our feet. Along with a ragtag band of marauders, Sean must survive the terrors of the deep, solve his father’s brutal murder, and ultimately claim his birthright as leader of the Daomu. But forces are hell bent on stopping him…
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HACK/SLASH #1
story TIM SEELEY
art DAN LEISTER
cover A TIM SEELEY
cover B ERIK LARSEN
FEBRUARY 9
32 PAGES / FC
$3.50
HACK/SLASH returns in all-new ongoing series by the creative team behind the hit HACK/SLASH: MY FIRST MANIAC mini! Cassie Hack, killer of killers, and her partner Vlad hunt a slasher who haunts a small town’s Make Out Point. Meanwhile, Cat Curio, Former Teen Detective, searches for the man who put her in a coma and the murderous cult that employed him. What she finds will set up the biggest HACK/SLASH story yet. A great jumping on point for new readers!
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THE MISSION #1
story JON HOEBER & ERICH HOEBER
art & cover WERTHER DELL’EDERA & ARIANNA FLOREAN
FEBRUARY 23
32 PAGES / FC
$2.99
Paul, an average working guy, finds his life upended when he’s approached by a mysterious figure who tells him he’s been chosen for a mission in the battle between good and evil—the mission is murder. Is it real or is Paul losing his mind? Written by JON HOEBER & ERICH HOEBER (Red, Battleship), produced by ALISA TAGER (Serenity) and MARC GUGGENHEIM (No Ordinary Family), with art by WERTHER DELL’EDERA (Dark Entries, Loveless) and colors by ARIANNA FLOREAN.
THE LI’L DEPRESSED BOY #1
story S. STEVEN STRUBLE
art & cover SINA GRACE
FEBRUARY 9
32 PAGES / FC
$2.99
“(SHE’S GOT A) BRAIN SCRAMBLING DEVICE”
The cult-favorite web-series comes to print! S. STEVEN STRUBLE and SINA GRACE present a romance with style points, told with the same lovelorn charm of (500) Days of Summer. In this issue: (Li’l Depressed) Boy meets girl.
BOMB QUEEN VS. HACK SLASH VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL (one-shot)
story JIMMIE ROBINSON
art & cover JIMMIE ROBINSON
FEBRUARY 9
32 PAGES / FC
$3.50
The demon dog, Pooch, leads Hack/Slash’s Cassie and Vlad to the dimension of superheroes where they hunt Bomb Queen’s cat, Ashe. Her demon cat has split a dimension between realities, allowing the Queen’s twisted and perverted slashers into Cassie’s world—along with, worst of all, Bomb Queen herself!
Two hit series in one! As Bomb Queen and Hack/Slash team up for the first time ever in the wildest, sexiest story of the year!
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CAPTAIN WONDER 3D (ONE-SHOT)
story & art BRIAN HABERLIN & PHILIP TAN
cover PHILIP TAN & BRIAN HABERLIN
FEBRUARY 16
48 PAGES / FC / 3D GLASSES INCLUDED
$4.99
Captain Wonder is the superhero of this world—he’s saved millions during his twenty-four year career. But now everything is going to Hell in a hand basket. You see, Captain Wonder has been missing for the last two months, and things don’t look so good. Now meet Billy Gordon, ten years old and it seems someone is stalking him. What’s going on? Featuring the creative duo of Brian (Witchblade, Spawn, Aria) Haberlin and Philip (Green Lantern, X-Men, Spawn) Tan.
The most advanced 3D ever in print – includes special 3D glasses!
DAWN: BEHIND THE SCENES TP
Text JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER & EVA HOPKINS
art & cover JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER
FEBRUARY 23
128 PAGES / FC
$14.99
From 2002–2005, Image Comics teamed up with DAWN creator JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER to produce a series of full-color comic book sized sketchbooks starring his redheaded Goddess character. Finally collected into one book, this delicious helping of cheesecake is a must-have for Dawn fans and Goddess worshippers. With commentary by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER.
SCIENCE DOG SPECIAL #2
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art CORY WALKER
cover CORY WALKER & DAVE STEWART
FEBRUARY 23
32 PAGES / FC
$3.50
FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE. FIGHT EVIL WITH SCIENCE!
Collecting the never before reprinted Science Dog back-up story from INVINCIBLE #75, as well as the ALL-NEW full-length, never-before-seen conclusion of the story! This story has been years in the making—don’t miss its epic conclusion!
TYRANNOSAURUS REX (ONE SHOT)
story MARK KIDWELL & JAY FOTOS
art JEFF ZORNOW & JAY FOTOS
cover A JEFF ZORNOW and JAY FOTOS
cover B 1/10 Dealer Incentive Sketch Cover: JEFF ZORNOW
FEBRUARY 9
32 PAGES / FC
$3.99
In the steaming jungles of a world too young for a name, man and dinosaur share the food chain. When a rogue Tyrannosaurus tramples the luckless village of Taka-Na one time too many, the delicate balance is destroyed, leaving one man to face the deadly god-lizard alone. For the preservation of his village, the safety of his tribe, and the love of a hot stone-age mama in a fur bikini, he will risk it all. What is this guy thinking?
Tyrannosaurus Rex: These aren’t your granddaddy’s dinosaurs!
Throughout 2011, THE WALKING DEAD will be reprinted in single issue form and shipping weekly! It’s the perfect opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the series that inspired the hit AMC television series!
THE WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #5
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art & cover TONY MOORE
FEBRUARY 2
32 PAGES / BW
$2.99
It was only a matter of time before their camp was attacked… That time has come. Rick Grimes and company find themselves surrounded by zombies. Who will die, who will survive… Will anyone survive? Nobody is safe. Who will be the next to become the walking dead?
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THE WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #6
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art & cover TONY MOORE
FEBRUARY 9
32 PAGES / BW
$2.99
After the horrendous attack on the camp, the survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Tensions run high as the gravity of their situation starts to sink in for Rick and the others. What happens when they stop focusing on the zombie threat and turn their aggression toward each other?
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THE WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #7
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art CHARLIE ADLARD
cover TONY MOORE
FEBRUARY 16
32 PAGES / BW
$2.99
The first issue by series artist Charlie Adlard!
Winter has come, and it is decided that they must move the camp to a safer area. With such harsh weather conditions, Rick and company find that the zombies all around them are the least of their worries.
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THE WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #8
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art CHARLIE ADLARD
cover TONY MOORE
FEBRUARY 23
32 PAGES / BW
$2.99
The search for suitable shelter continues. Rick and crew find themselves at the mercy of a harsh winter, making their arduous journey that much more difficult. For months they’ve looked for something to take their minds OFF the zombie threat at hand… And now that they’ve got it—they’re in more danger than ever before.
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POSEURS OGN
story DEBORAH VANKIN
art RICK MAYS
cover RICK MAYS & LAILA DERAKHSHANIAN
FEBRUARY 16
152 PAGES / BW
$16.99
An original YA graphic novel, POSEURS follows three teenagers from distinctly different corners of Los Angeles who meet in the underworld of LA nightlife and Hollywood parties—and get in over their heads. From the graffiti-tagged streets of LA’s eastside to the bloated, billion dollar mansions of Bel Air, it’s a full-blown party noir.
ELEPHANTMEN COVER STORIES #1
text RICHARD STARKINGS
art & cover LADRÖNN
flip cover BOO COOK
FEBRUARY 16
64 PAGES / FC
$5.99
In preparation for the return of artist LADRÖNN with HIP FLASK #4, Image presents a collection of covers and cover sketches of HIP FLASK and ELEPHANTMEN, flipped with covers and cover sketches by current ELEPHANTMEN cover artist, BOO COOK! Also features a five-page preview of HIP FLASK #4 by LADRÖNN!
FALL OUT TOY WORKS, VOL. 1: TIFFANY BLUES TP
story BRETT LEWIS
art & cover SAMI BASRI, HENDRY PRASETYO & IMAGINARY FRIENDS STUDIOS
FEBRUARY 2
160 PAGES / FC
$16.99
A brilliant young toy maker risks his entire company for his factory’s newly produced android named Tiffany, but when he falls in love with his own creation and she has already been sold to the most powerful man on Earth, getting her back becomes his greatest passion and threatens to lead to his own destruction. Inspired by the ideas and lyrics of Fall Out Boy, Fall Out Toy Works brings the magic of innocence to life as both a toy maker and his invention set about learning the true secrets of life.
Created by Fall Out Boy, Darren Romanelli (Dr Romanelli DRx) and Nathan Cabrera, this collection also includes interviews with Pete Wentz and Darren Romanelli, plus a sketchbook section revealing the origins of the designs for the project.
Collects FALL OUT TOY WORKS #1-5
INVINCIBLE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, VOL. 6 HC
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art RYAN OTTLEY, CORY WALKER & FCO PLASCENCIA
cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA
FEBRUARY 23
336 PAGES / FC
$34.99
This is the volume you’ve been waiting for! The Invincible War, set in motion by Angstrom Levy! The epic battle with Conquest! The final build up to the Viltrumite War! The Sequid invasion of Earth! It’s all inside, and it’s almost too much for one superhero to handle. This is probably the most explosive, most action-packed volume of Invincible to date—don’t miss out! Collects INVINCIBLE #60-70 & INVINCIBLE RETURNS #1
INVINCIBLE T-SHIRT
art RYAN OTTLEY
FEBRUARY 16
S-XL $24.99
XXL $27.99
What ALL the Viltrumites will be wearing this season: an all-new t-shirt featuring ROBERT KIRKMAN & CORY WALKER’S INVINCIBLE! Featuring artwork by RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA, it’s probably the best superhero t-shirt in the universe!
MORNING GLORIES, VOL. 1: FOR A BETTER FUTURE TP
story NICK SPENCER
art JOE EISMA
cover RODIN ESQUELJO
FEBRUARY 16
192 PAGES / FC
$9.99
Collecting the first six issues of the smash hit new series!
Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country, but something sinister and deadly lurks behind its walls. When six gifted but troubled new students arrive, they find themselves trapped and fighting for their lives as the secrets of the academy reveal themselves! Collects MORNING GLORIES #1-6
Special introductory price for the hottest book of the year! Perfect jump-on point at the perfect price point!
SPAWN: ORIGINS BOOK 3 HC
story TODD McFARLANE & ALAN MOORE
art TODD McFARLANE & GREG CAPULLO
cover GREG CAPULLO
FEBRUARY 16
320 PAGES / FC
$29.99
SPAWN: ORIGINS BOOK 3 includes classic Spawn stories written by TODD McFARLANE, as well as a story by industry giant ALAN MOORE. Revisit epic battles against Jason Wynn and Violator and also relive the introduction of many new characters into the Spawn universe, such as the Curse, the Redeemer and the Freak.
Extra features include a color and black & white cover gallery and behind-the-scenes art.
All this and more in an oversized, hardcover format complete with a wraparound painted cover by master SPAWN artist GREG CAPULLO. Grow your family of SPAWN: ORIGINS collection of books with this latest stellar addition!
Collects SPAWN #26-37
27 #4 (of 4)
story CHARLES SOULE
art RENZO PODESTA
cover W. SCOTT FORBES
FEBRUARY 2
28 PAGES / FC
GOLDEN AGE FORMAT
$3.99
Will Garland met Jim Morrison in issue three and learned the truth about the 27 Club. Now, it’s time for his final conflict with The Nine and Erebus, the very spirits of creation and decay, to see if he can somehow make it to his 28th birthday. There will be no encore, ladies and gentlemen. Time to Rock and Roll!
Can Will live to see 28…will you?
CHEW #18
story JOHN LAYMAN
art & cover ROB GUILLORY
FEBRUARY 23
32 PAGES / FC
$2.99
“Flambé,” Part Three
USDA Suicide mission! Boobs! Germ warfare! And a very, very special guest star!
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FIREBREATHER: HOLMGANG #3 (of 4)
story by PHIL HESTER
art & cover by ANDY KUHN & BILL CRABTREE
FEBRUARY 2
32 PAGES / FC
$2.99
“HOLMGANG,” Part Three
Prom night lies in ruins at the hands of Duncan’s long lost brother, Ragnar. But that isn’t the only thing Ragnar wants destroyed. The battle for Belloc’s throne goes into high gear as Duncan’s extended family comes to Utah to eliminate the one thing between them and title “King of Kaiju”: Duncan Rosenblatt himself.
HALCYON #4
story MARC GUGGENHEIM & TARA BUTTERS
art & cover RYAN BODENHEIM & MARK ENGLERT
FEBRUARY 9
32 PAGES / FC
$2.99
What caused crime, war and violence in the world to vanish? Who or what is responsible? All is revealed in this groundbreaking issue by MARC GUGGENHEIM (No Ordinary Family), TARA BUTTERS (Reaper), RYAN BODENHEIM (Red Mass For Mars) and ALISA TAGER (Serenity).
HAUNT #14 (RES)
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art GREG CAPULLO & TODD MCFARLANE
cover GREG CAPULLO
FEBRUARY 9
32 pgs/FC
$2.99
The Apparition makes his move, and Haunt finds himself face-to-face with a foe unlike anything he’s faced before. He’s stronger, he’s faster and he’s got all the same powers as Haunt and more. Haunt will not come out of this unscathed. Believe us when we say: When the dust settles on this battle, things will never be the same again.
THE INFINITE VACATION #2
story NICK SPENCER
art & Cover CHRISTIAN WARD
FEBRUARY 23
32 PAGES / FC
$3.50
In a world where travel between alternate realities has become a massive commercial enterprise, Mark races to uncover the truth behind his many mysterious deaths. Meanwhile, the brains behind The Infinite Vacation suddenly take a keen interest in his struggle. And just who is that beautiful girl he keeps running into?
From the critically acclaimed writer of MORNING GLORIES and artist of OLYMPUS comes a finite series that will stretch your senses to the infinite.
MARINEMAN #3
Story IAN CHURCHILL
art & cover IAN CHURCHILL
FEBRUARY 2
32 PAGES / FC
$3.99
“CHAPTER THREE: SURFACE TENSION”
IAN (Hulk, Supergirl) CHURCHILL’s brand new creator-owned series continues! Steve ‘Marineman’ Ocean returns to American soil and has to face the repercussions of last issue’s dramatic revelation while also dealing with the anniversary of his mother’s tragic death. Elsewhere, Lieutenant Greene takes ‘Nemo’ on her maiden voyage…!
MEMOIR #2
story BEN McCOOL
art & cover NIKKI COOK
FEBRUARY 16
32 PAGES / BW
$3.50
ISSUE TWO: THE MEETING
Trent MacGowan has but one agenda while reporting on the strange case of Lowesville: exploitation. An interview with Bob Rockman—a resident claiming to remember everything about the town’s enigmatic history—is his first big break. Will it support Trent’s cause, or help unleash an evil beyond his wildest dreams?
MICE TEMPLAR, VOL. III #3
story BRYAN J.L. GLASS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING
art VICTOR SANTOS
cover a MICHAEL AVON OEMING
cover b VICTOR SANTOS & VERONICA GANDINI
FEBRUARY 23
32 PAGES / FC
$2.99
“ROYAL DIVISION”
The Rat Druids bring even greater oppression upon the mouse citizens to quell all resistance to their rule. But Karic’s audacious attack on the king has generated a legend that is not so easily crushed. Aquila makes a reckless choice to aid the young mouse she loves. Royal Consort Lorelie tests the alliance between rat and weasel. And Captain Tosk returns, bringing order as only his iron gauntlet and heartless will can achieve.
The two-time Harvey Award-winning series continues, from the acclaimed writer of Valkyrie and Thor: First Thunder and the co-creator of POWERS!
MORNING GLORIES #7
story NICK SPENCER
art JOE EISMA
cover RODIN ESQUELJO
FEBRUARY 16
32 PAGES / FC
$2.99
Zoe has everything—looks, popularity, and a perfect GPA. But if you think you know all there is to know about her, think again. The secret she keeps sheds new light on the mysteries of Morning Glory Academy!
“Just as strong as Spencer’s writing is Joe Eisma’s artwork. Though the style of his art differs considerably from the striking work of the cover artist, Rodin Esquejo, Eisma’s efforts in no way suffer from comparison. He utilizes strong, clean lines that provide plenty of detail.”
—Ross Haralson, SilverBullet.com
The hit book of 2010 begins a new story arc! THE PERFECT JUMP-ON POINT AT ANY ALL-NEW LOWER PRICE!
ORC STAIN #7 (RES)
story JAMES STOKOE
art & cover JAMES STOKOE
FEBRUARY 23
32 PAGES / FC
$2.99
“THE ROAD TO REKANDA TOR,” Part One
Hoping to evade the bulk of the Orc Tzar’s invading mob, One-Eye and his companions decide to make a break for the ancient mountainside stronghold of Rekanda Tor. Only, a vicious army of the enigmatic Beard’s poison-throwing Shakatuu stand in their way.
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PROOF: ENDANGERED #3
story ALEX GRECIAN
art & cover RILEY ROSSMO
FEBRUARY 16
32 PAGES / FC
$3.99
“ENDANGERED,” Part Three
The war on Proof escalates as one of Proof’s closest friends betrays him and The Lodge is burned to the ground, setting free the monsters.
SANTA CLAUS VS. THE MARTIANS #2 (of 4)
story BENITO CERENO
art & cover JAMES HARREN & DYLAN MCCRAE
JANUARY 5
32 PAGES / FC
$3.50
When unidentified flying objects snatch a couple of teens doing some heavy petting up at Inspiration Point, will the jolly old elf be able to fly the Little St. Nick fast enough to make sure they get back home for the holidays?
SANTA CLAUS VS. THE MARTIANS #3 (of 4)
story BENITO CERENO
art & cover JAMES HARREN & DYLAN MCCRAE
FEBRUARY 2
32 PAGES / FC
$3.50
After the Martians dare to invade Earth again after being driven off twice, Santa decides to use all the resources at his disposal to send them packing for good. What follows is an all-out battle across the skies for the fate of all humankind!
SAVAGE DRAGON #169
story ERIK LARSEN
art & cover ERIK LARSEN
FEBRUARY 9
32 PAGES / FC
$3.50
“EMPEROR DRAGON,” AFTERMATH
His world has been destroyed. Malcolm Dragon must cope with the greatest personal loss he’s faced in his life. Things will never be the same. It’s a new beginning for the SAVAGE DRAGON title as 14-year-old Malcolm Dragon at last takes center stage.
SKULLKICKERS #6
story Brian Clevinger, Ray Fawkes, Chris Sims & Adam Warren
art Jeffrey ‘Chamba’ Cruz, Scott Hepburn, Joe Vriens & Jim Zubkavich
cover Chris Stevens, Edwin Huang & Saejin Oh
FEBRUARY 23
32 PAGES / FC
$2.99
“FOUR TAVERN TALES”
The Skullkickers find some time to kick back and relax… and by “relax”, we mean, “Mash more monsters.”
This issue is a Skullkicking short story smorgasbord by top-flight comic talent Brian Clevinger (Atomic Robo), Ray Fawkes (Possessions), Chris Sims (The Invincible Super Blog), Adam Warren (Empowered), Chamba (Street Fighter), Scott Hepburn (Star Wars), Joe Vriens (Darkstalkers) and Jim Zubkavich (Oh yeah, an actual SKULLKICKERS guy).
SPAWN #204 (RES)
story WILL CARLTON
art SZYMON KUDRANSKI, TODD MCFARLANE
cover SZYMON KUDRANSKI
FEBRUARY 23
32 Pages/FC
$2.99
A massive manhunt erupts in the pages of this month’s Spawn!
After a stint of silence and unwillingness to give his enemies answers, Spawn suddenly loses the only person that matters in his life. Sara’s kidnapping sends Clown and Spawn on a wild chase through the city, but a surprise attack by Bludd throws them off course. Can they find Sara before she takes her last breath?
THE WALKING DEAD #82
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN
FEBRUARY 9
32 PAGES / BW
$2.99
“NO WAY OUT” continues.
When the walls come down… no one is safe.
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WHO IS JAKE ELLIS? #2
story NATHAN EDMONDSON
art & cover TONCI ZONJIC
FEBRUARY 9
32 PAGES / FC
$2.99
CHAPTER TWO
To every action, a reaction. The botched op in Barcelona has exposed Jon, and he is on the run—but from whom, he can’t exactly say. As the game of cat and mouse plays out, Jon discovers something about Jake that threatens all of Jon’s assumptions about the only man who can protect him from what’s coming.
