IDW Publishing sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in March 2018.
Bubba Ho-Tep and the Cosmic Blood-Suckers #1
Joe R. Lansdale & Joshua Jabcuga (w) • Tadd Galusha (a) • Baldemar Rivas (c)
From the mind of creator Joe R. Lansdale comes a prequel to the cult-classic film! President Nixon has discovered an alien threat, and he knows there’s only one man he can reach out to for help: Elvis Presley. But will Elvis be enough to defeat a horde of Cosmic Blood-Suckers?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- The prequel to the cult classic film, Bubba Ho-Tep!
- An original story from Bubba Ho-Tep creator Joe R. Lansdale!
- “…A gore-splattered funfest”—Publisher’s Weekly
- “A wild and nasty ride to the dark side”—Goodreads
- “Strange monsters, wild fights… a trip into another dimension and all manner of mayhem ensue!”— Bloody Disgusting
- Variant covers by Baldemar Rivas and Tim Truman!
Ghostbusters: Crossing Over #1
Erik Burnham (w) • Dan Schoening (a) • Joe Quinones (c)
For a while now, the original Ghostbusters have had access to an interdimensional portal that has given them all-new ways to research the paranormal and consult with Ghostbusters throughout the multiverse… but they haven’t shared this tech with any of those other Ghostbusters, and some don’t think that’s fair. That’s why, after a chance meeting, Jillian Holtzmann and Ron Alexander have decided to right this wrong and cobble together their own working portal… which unintentionally unleashes the contents of the Ghostbusters’ Containment Unit! That’s a lot of ghosts, and it’s going to take a lot of Ghostbusters to recapture them. In fact, it’s going to take ALL of them. Crossing Over starts here!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Featuring the return of the critically acclaimed and fan-favorite creative team of Erik Burnham, Dan Schoening, and Luis Antonio Delgado!
- It’s like the Ghostbusters version of Crisis on Infinite… er, you know what I mean!
- First issue of an 8-issue maxi-series event!
- Variant covers by Joe Quinones, and Tim Lattie!
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1: Anniversary Edition—CERTIFIED COOL
Larry Hama (w) • Herb Trimpe & Bob McLeod (a) • Guy Dorian Sr. & Sal Buscema (c)
In celebration of the release of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #250, take a special trip back to where it all started in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1! America’s elite counter-terrorist strike force—code-named G.I. JOE—is the most fearsome rapid-deployment team of all and stands ready to fight—anywhere, any time… any way!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- To help celebrate the 250th issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, read the story that started it all!
- Reprinting the classic comic!
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero vs. the Six Million Dollar Man #2
Ryan Ferrier (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Stuart Sayger (c)
Stranded in a snake pit! On a COBRA-sieged island, Hawk and his G.I. JOEs must protect the world’s most powerful leaders of peace from a renegade Six Million Dollar Man, while Snake Eyes and Scarlett begin their impossible ascent up the planet’s deadliest structure… with Cobra Commander waiting at the top!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- A cross-company crossover like no other, where ‘80s nostalgia meets modern-day mayhem!
- Kung Fu Grip or a Bionic Eye?! Now you can have both!
- Variant cover by Michael Adams!
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #250
Larry Hama (w) • Netho Diaz (a & c)
“Dawn of the Arashikage,” Part 5! Here it is—the conclusion to the latest explosive chapter in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero lore! Dawn Moreno has battled dangerous enemies and her own inner demons as the ghost of Snake-Eyes threatens to possess her mind and soul. Will she survive the psychic onslaught, or be lost to the dark memories of the mysterious ninja for all time? Find out in this special oversized milestone issue!
FC • 40 pages • $4.99
Bullet points:
- The birth (and rebirth) of an all-new Snake-Eyes!
- A landmark oversized issue!
- Variant covers by John Royle and Mateus Santolouco!
Rom & The Micronauts #4 (of 5)
Christos Gage (w) • Paolo Villanelli (a) • EJ Su (c)
Asymmetric Warfare! Newly emerged from Microspace, Rom and the Micronauts seek out Baron Karza and his Dire Wraith allies. But it may be too late to save Earth from being consumed by a dark god from beyond our dimension!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Variant cover by Robert Csiki!
IDW’s Greatest Hits: Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow of the Vampire #1—Greatest Hits
Jim Zub (w) • Max Dunbar (a & c)
Fear the shadow of the vampire! Based on the hit role-playing game, this series takes readers into the world of Baldur’s Gate with some of the funniest, most fearless heroes (and miniature giant space hamsters) of all time! Catch up with this classic issue for a special introductory price so you can be ready for next month’s Dungeons & Dragons: Adventurers series!
FC • 32 pages • $1.00
Bullet points:
- Based on the hit game that has been featured on Stranger Things and Geek and Sundry!
- Written by beloved Dungeons & Dragons master, Jim Zub (Avengers, Thunderbolts)!
- Special price to introduce new readers to the legends of Baldur’s Gate! Order Dungeons & Dragons: Evil at Baldur’s Gate #1 next month!
ROM: Tales of the Solstar Order #1 Special Edition—CERTIFIED COOL
Chris Ryall & Christos Gage (w) • Guy Dorian Sr & Sal Buscema (a & c)
“Battle Scars!” This special re-presentation of Rom comic co-creator Sal Buscema’s storied return to the character is presented in a single issue for the first time, along with bonus art, an interview with Buscema, and other cool extras!
FC • 40 pages • $4.99
Bullet Points:
- Rom comic co-creator Sal Buscema’s triumphant return to Rom interiors!
- The final fate of a Solstar Knight collected in one special edition!
- Bonus: Interview with the art team!
Transformers vs. Visionaries #4 (of 5)
Magdalene Visaggio (w) • Fico Ossio (a & c)
Leoric and Ironhide only have hours left to save Cybertron from destruction, while Virulina tries to harness the life energy of Leoric’s captured friends to accelerate the end. Now Leoric must somehow detonate the counter-wave bomb and rescue his people. And the clock is ticking.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet Points:
- Variant cover by Brendan Cahill!
Optimus Prime #17
John Barber (w) • Kei Zama (a & c)
“The Falling,” Part 3: Onyx Prime sows the seeds of chaos and panic on Cybertron as he reveals dark secrets… but nothing will prepare Optimus Prime and his allies for Onyx’s darkest revelation!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet Points:
- Variant cover by Thomas Deer!
Transformers: Lost Light #16
James Roberts (w) • Jack Lawrence (a & c)
ALL GOOD THINGS…! Rodimus and the Crusadercons have reached their final destination. The trouble is, it’s not Cyberutopia. In fact, it’s not ANYWHERE. But they’d better get used to it, because they’re going to be there until the end of Time…
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet Points:
- B&W variant cover by Alex Milne!
Transformers: Redemption of the Dinobots
John Barber (w) • Livio Ramondelli (a & c)
Explore the Dinobots like never before! It’s a rollercoaster of death and absolution, drenched in atmosphere and action in three stories focused on the Dinobots. First, in “Punishment,” Optimus Prime and Windblade team up to stop a killer, but do they really want to, when all the victims are Decepticons? Then, in the title story, the Dinobots accept a dangerous mission into the Cybertronian wilds, but they get more than they bargained for, and are forced to reassess their beliefs in the process. Finally, in “Salvation,” the Dinobots are reviled for the things they’ve done. So when their greatest threat, Trypticon, appears, how much will they sacrifice for a world that hates them?
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 144 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-183-0
Bullet points:
- Collects The Transformers: Punishment, The Transformers: Redemption, and The Transformers: Salvation.
- Advance solicited for April release!
Judge Dredd: The Blessed Earth, Vol. 2
Ulises Farinas & Erick Freitas (w) • Jason Copland, Daniel Irizarri (a) • Ulises Farinas (c)
Mega-City One is gone. Everything is a desolate wasteland. Nothing is as it was. Nothing, that is, except for Judge Dredd!
Ten years after the destruction of Mega-City One, Judge Dredd enforces order from his armored train, a rail warrior, facing mobs of desperate outlaws, the robot-hating Neon Knights, and mysterious diseases too awful to describe. Collects issues #5–8.
TPB • FC • $15.99 • 96 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-156-4
Bullet points:
- Follow along as Dredd tries to restore order to a lawless land.
- Advance solicited for April release!
Offered Again!
Judge Dredd: The Blessed Earth, Volume 1 • FC • $17.99 • ISBN: 978-1-68405-093-2
Back to the Future: Tales from the Time Train #4
Bob Gale & John Barber (w) • Megan Levens (a & c)
Doc and the Brown family venture ever deeper into the 1939 World’s Fair as a case of mistaken identity puts Jules and Verne in the crosshairs of German spies!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Finally! Find out what happens to Doc, Clara, and the whole family after the end of the third film!
- Variant cover by Alan Robinson!
Gears of War: The Rise of RAAM #3
Kurtis Wiebe (w) • Max Dunbar (a) • Ryan Brown (c)
One of the most iconic villains of the Gears of War universe takes the spotlight! Years before he became the bane of humanity on Emergence Day, RAAM rose through the ranks to take leadership of the Locust Horde armies thanks to his intelligence, strength, and ruthlessness. Now, witness that swift and brutal ascent in… The Rise of RAAM!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Gears of War makes an explosive return to comics!
- Featuring the origin story of General RAAM!
- Variant covers by legendary artist Whilce Portacio!
- Gears of War is a global entertainment franchise that continues to deliver on high-fidelity storytelling along with heroic characters. It’s a mutliplatform property that extends beyond just gaming into global publishing, apparel, toys, and collectibles.
Half Past Danger: Dead To Reichs
Stephen Mooney (w & a & c)
In the world of Half Past Danger, suddenly the time is two minutes ‘til midnight: the Nazis have created a bioweapon that could be the end of everything, and all that stands in their way are a hard-drinking Irishman, a British femme fatale, a Japanese ninja with a pet dinosaur, and an American Marine who’s literally bulletproof. It’s an alternate-history, pulp science fiction-inspired, over-the-top, two-fisted thriller that finds a world on the brink!
HC • FC • $24.99 • 128 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-043-7
Bullet points:
- “Action, adventure, femme fatales, Nazis, dinosaurs, spies, and dynamite leads. A dream come true for fans of classic adventure.” —SciFiPulse
- Advance solicited for May release!
Offered Again!
Half Past Danger HC • FC • $29.99 • ISBN: 978-1-61377-849-4
Star Trek: Boldly Go #18
Mike Johnson (w) • Josh Hood (a & c)
“I.D.I.C.” Part 6 of 6! It’s the series finale of Star Trek: Boldly Go, and the climactic final chapter of the epic “I.D.I.C.” saga! James Tiberius Kirk faces the greatest challenge of his life… and the fate of infinite realities hangs in the balance!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Variant cover by Yoshi Yoshitani!
Star Trek: New Adventures, Vol. 5
Mike Johnson (w) • Tony Shasteen (a & c)
Follow the adventures of the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in the timeline based on the new movies, as they continue their five-year mission of discovery into unchartered space.
In “Deity,” an away team becomes exposed when a massive alien ship arrives in orbit. Then, Captain Kirk and the crew are about to encounter their strangest discovery yet… themselves, in the “Mirror, Mirror” storyline “Live Evil.” Plus, the ship faces off with a renegade faction of Orions intent on disrupting the truce between their species and the Federation in “Reunion.” In “Legacy of Spock” the elder Spock joins the last survivors of Vulcan to search the galaxy for a new home. And in “Connection,” the crew comes into contact with a ship that looks eerily familiar. Collects the final 13 issues, #48–60, of the first Star Trek ongoing series from IDW.
TPB • FC • $29.99 • 292 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-168-7
Bullet points:
- “This is what science fiction franchise comics should look like.”—ComicWow.com
- Advance solicited for April release!
Star Trek Discovery Annual 2018
Kirsten Beyer & Mike Johnson (w) • Angel Hernandez (a & c)
The U.S.S. Discovery is a ship unlike any the galaxy’s ever seen, developing tech based on an unstable mycelial network… and it is all in the hands of Science Officer Lt. Stamets, tasked with perfecting it to win the war against the Klingons.
FC • 48 pages • $7.99
Bullet points:
- Who is Stamets, and how did he, with his old partner, Straal, come to discover the mycelial network?
- Plus: Learn how Lt. Stamets met his significant other, Medical Officer Hugh Culber, and came to know fan-favorite Cadet Sylvia Tilly!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Color Classics, Vol. 1
Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird (w & a & c)
Go back to the very beginning, with the Turtles’ first encounter with the Foot Clan and their mysterious leader, the Shredder. With over 300 pages of mutated martial-arts action, this volume is perfect for fans to relive the glorious days of the Turtles’ origins, as well as an excellent place for new readers to see where the TMNT phenomenon began. Collects the first seven issues of the series, plus the Raphael and Michelangelo Micro-Series one-shots, all in brilliant color.
TPB • FC • $29.99 • 336 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-160-1
Bullet points:
- The original TMNT series from Mirage Studios, collected in order and in color for the first time!
- Advance solicited for April release!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Collection, Vol. 2
Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird (w) • Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Dave Sim & Michael Dooney (a) • Kevin Eastman (c)
Rediscover the underground roots of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with this special collection of Mirage Studios’ issues #8–11 along with the Michelangelo, Donatello, and Leonardo Micro-Series one-shots by creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird! With annotations following each issue, this volume is perfect for fans to relive the glorious days of the Turtles’ origins, as well as an excellent place for new readers to see where the TMNT phenomenon began. Issue #8 is the famous Cerebus crossover with Dave Sim.
TPB • B&W • $29.99 • 272 pages • 7 5/8” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-161-8
Bullet points:
- The best-selling hardcover series now available in paperback!
- Advance solicited for April release!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #80
Tom Waltz & Kevin Eastman (w) • Brahm Revel (a) • Damian Coucerio (c)
“Invasion of the Triceratons,” Part 5 of 5. Lines have been crossed, and New York teeters on the brink of complete destruction! When the times comes, will the Turtles be able to defeat the enemy they dread to fight?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- The devastating final chapter in the blockbuster “Invasion of the Triceratons” story arc!
- Variant cover by Tadd Galusha!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe #20
Ian Flynn (w) • Dave Wachter (a) • Freddie E. Williams II (c)
“Service Animals,” Part 2 of 2. Raphael and Alopex are trapped in Null Industries and face brand-new enemies that force them to question their future!
FC • 32 pages • $4.99
Bullet points:
- Sets up important stories to come!
- Variant cover by Tim Lattie!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Usagi Yojimbo: Expanded Edition—SPOTLIGHT
Stan Sakai (w & a & c)
Revisit the critically acclaimed crossover comic between the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Usagi Yojimbo! This special extended edition comes with new features including the rare Mirage-era story The Treaty!
FC • HC • 88 pages • $17.99 • ISBN: 978-1-68405-385-8
Bullet points:
- A new cover by Stan Sakai and additional extras!
Star Wars Adventures #8
Sholly Fisch (w) • Sean Galloway (a & c)
The crew of The Ghost are trapped on an Imperial ship with no way out! The space pirate Hondo may be their only chance of escape… but can they trust him not to sell them out?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- The exciting finale of a two-part Star Wars: Rebels storyline!
- Plus an exciting new Tales from Wild Space!
- Variant cover by Otis Frampton!
Star Wars Forces of Destiny—CERTIFIED COOL
Elsa Charretier & Pierrick Colinet, Jody Houser, Delilah S. Dawson, Beth Revis, Devin Grayson (w) • Elsa Charretier, Arianna Florean, Eva Widermann, Valentina Pinto, Nicoletta Baldari (a) • Elsa Charretier (c)
Celebrate the inspiring stories of Princess Leia, Rey, Padme, Ahsoka, and more in this exciting graphic novel that covers every corner of the Star Wars universe! Plus, an all-new story featuring soon-to-be favorites from The Last Jedi, Rose and Paige! These stories are presented by a wide array of talent from across Star Wars novels, comics, and animation, including Delilah S. Dawson, Elsa Charretier, Beth Revis, and Jody Houser.
TPB • FC • $12.99 • 128 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-228-8
Bullet points:
- Powerful and diverse characters from throughout Star Wars offer something for fans of all ages.
- Spinning out of the Forces of Destiny web series and television specials airing on Disney Channel.
- Advance solicited for April release!
DuckTales #7
Joe Caramagna (w) • Antonello Dalena, Andrea Greppi, Gianfranco Florio, Michela Frare, Luca Usai (a) • Marco Ghiglione (c)
Left alone in the McDuck mansion, the kids face their most difficult challenge yet: Fooling a risk assessor from an insurance company! And to teach Louie a lesson about hard work, Scrooge shows him his latest investment: A Ghost Town!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Character-focused blueprint variant cover!
Tangled #3 (of 3)
Alessandro Ferrari & Liz Marsham (w) • Roberto Di Salvo, Eduard Petrovich, Rosa La Barbera (a) • Nathan Greno (c)
Pascal wants to attend the state dinner! So when Rapunzel finds out their dinner guest has a paralyzing fear of reptiles, she tries to sneak him in anyway! Plus, Eugene has a romantic surprise for Rapunzel, but things don’t go quite according to plan!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Variant cover by Kaitlyn Ritter!
Uncle Scrooge #36
Carl Barks, Carl Fallberg, Thad Komorowski (w) • Marco Rota, Daan Jippes (a) • Jonathan H. Gray (c)
Is Scrooge McDuck always sharper than the sharpies? In “Treasure Above the Clouds,” he’s battling with playboy plutocrat John D. Rockerduck for ownership of an awesome Incan treasure—but in “Peril of the Black Forest,” Scrooge fights his own nephews for possession of Duckburg’s woodlands!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #440!
- By popular demand, a classic 1970s duck adventure written—but not drawn—by Carl Barks gets new Barks-style art from fan favorite Daan Jippes!
- Variant cover by Andrea Freccero!
Walt Disney Showcase #3: The Beagle Boys
Stefano Ambrosio, Jonathan H. Gray, Joe Torcivia (w) • Enrico Faccini, Andrea Freccero (a) • Enrico Faccini (c)
When Ludwig Von Drake teams up with the Junior Woodchucks to design an interactive museum of valuable treasures, the terrible Beagle Boys decide to get a little “interactive” themselves! Then, in “Alarm Disarmers,” it’s the Beagles vs. Scrooge McDuck in a battle of hi-tech!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- It’s an awesome new Disney monthly title—featuring extra-wild adventures and outrageous guest stars!
- This time DuckTales’ favorite public enemies, the Beagle Boys, are jumping in for crime, competition… and chaos!
- Variant cover by Dave Alvarez!
Skylanders Quarterly—Spyro & Friends: Biting Back
Ron Marz & David A. Rodriguez (w) • Jack Lawrence & Various (a) • David Baldeón (c)
Spyro and Rollerball skirmish with a Drow battalion and encounter a strange new team of armored enemies with incredible powers! Plus, the madness reaches a conclusion in “Mirror, Mirror” Part 3, as Spyro and Kaos try to reverse their mind-swap!
FC • 48 pages • $4.99
Bullet points:
- All-new adventures featuring your favorite characters!
- Skylanders Academy Season 2 is now on Netflix, with a third season already confirmed!
Goosebumps: Download and Die! #2
Jen Vaughn (w) • Michelle Wong (a & c)
Mitra’s new creepy phone is causing a rift between her and her friends—they just don’t believe it’s behind all the recent… disturbances. Is it too late to do a hard reset on her life?!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- All-ages friendly spooks and creeps return in this, our second arc of the best-selling series, originally created by R.L. Stine!
- Variant cover by Sara Duvall!
Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters #3 (of 3)
Kevin Burke & Chris “Doc” Wyatt (w) • Nikos Koutsis (a) • Aluir Amancio (c)
The Flex Fighters are on the run with a giant Mantis monster in tow! Will they be able to save the Mantoid before it’s too late?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Variant cover by Ciro!
Jem and the Holograms Covers Treasury Edition, Volume 2—CERTIFIED COOL
Various (a) • Sophie Campbell (c)
A second volume of the covers treasury edition, featuring OUTRAGEOUS covers from the “Dark Jem” arc and beyond!
FC • 48 pages • $7.99 • 9 1/4” x 14 1/4”
Bullet points:
- Bold, energetic art from some of your favorite Jem artists, including Sophie Campbell, Jen Bartel, Jenn St-Onge, and many more!
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #64
Thom Zahler (w) • Andy Price (a & c)
Fluttershy and Rarity travel to Manehattan where Rarity is shocked to discover old ugly fashions are back in style! Can Rarity find a way to push her creative instincts past… the past?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- A touching story of growth and creative renewal!
- Variant cover by Tony Kusisto!
My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #12
Jeremy Whitley (w) • Tony Fleecs (a & c)
The most legendary ponies are all gathered, and now they must face the might of the Sirens! The future of Equestria is at stake, and hidden danger looms in the group’s midst!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- The thrilling final issue to this year-long adventure!
- Variant cover by Meaghan Carter!
My Little Pony: Legends of Magic, Vol. 2
Jeremy Whitley (w) • Tony Fleecs (a) • Brenda Hickey (c)
The origin of Equestria’s most famous pony heroes continues as they come together to face the greatest evil any have ever encountered! Will they be able to overcome their differences to defeat an enemy that knows all of their weaknesses? Collects issues #7–12.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 144 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-158-8
Bullet points:
- Explore the secret history of Equestria in these standalone tales delving into the unique places, characters, and stories of the Ponies’ world!
- Ties into the events from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Season 7!
- Advance solicited for April release!
Assassinistas #4
Tini Howard (w) • Gilbert Hernandez (a & c) • Rob Davis (colorist)
“Stay Sexy, Don’t Get Replaced.” THEN: Rox returns with new scars. Not a metaphor; she’s been shot a bunch. NOWish: Dominic gets the hang of his summer job, finally. LATER: Remember Carlos?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Modern Family. Retro Sass. Highly Trained. To Kick your Ass. ASSASSINISTAS!
- Eisner Hall of Fame Artist Gilbert Hernandez teams up with rising star writer Tini Howard (The Skeptics, Magdelena, Rick and Morty) for a full-octane action-and-family-drama assault!
- Don’t miss the RI variant from acclaimed artist Paulina Ganucheau (Jem, Zodiac Starforce)!
Kid Lobotomy #6
Peter Milligan (w) • Tess Fowler (a) • Nick Robles (c) • Lee Loughridge (colorist)
“A Lad Insane,” Part 6 of 6. Why is Kid insane? How come he’s having an affair with Kafka’s favorite sister? And just what did our failed rock god’s 12-year-old self see in the lower depths of the haunted hotel from hell? Our hero finally gets some answers. But will they drive him crazier than King Lear?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- “…a combination of Franz Kafka and David Cronenberg… entertaining and funny, but also very cerebral. Kid Lobotomy has all the makings of a cult classic. 9.4/10” —We the Nerdy.
- “Milligan’s trippy storyline is matched perfectly with Tess Fowler’s luscious illustrations.” —Villain Media.
- Variant cover by Julian Dassai!
Punks Not Dead #2
David Barnett (w) • Martin Simmonds (a & c)
The ghost of dead punk rocker Sid is unlocking some pretty strange abilities in teenage geek Fergie, giving him a taste of power that he never imagined. But will he use it to clean his room, alter the solar system… or pick up girls? Meanwhile, MI5’s irascible baller Dorothy Culpepper, and her nervous, new recruit, are drawn to the Extra-Usual Affairs involving a scandalous haunting in Whitechapel in “Teenage Kicks,” Part 2!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- PUNKS NOT DEAD is co-created/written by David Barnett (Hinterland, Angelglass) and illustrated by Martin Simmonds (Death Sentence, LIMBO).
- A new continuing series from IDW’s Black Crown imprint!
- Letter column, interviews, behind-the-panel process pages and more!
- Variant cover by Martin Simmonds!
The Highest House #2
Mike Carey (w) • Peter Gross (a) • Yuko Shimizu (c)
The creators behind The Unwritten, Mike Carey and Peter Gross, invite you into The Highest House, the story of a slave boy named Moth, who makes friends with a powerful entity called Obsidian that promises advancement and happiness. Clearly, Obsidian has a hidden agenda, but Moth has ambitions and plans of his own…
FC • 32 pages •8 ½”x11” • $4.99
Bullet points:
- From the creators of The Unwritten, which was twice nominated for the Hugo Award!
- Series covers by award-winning illustrator Yuko Shimizu!
- B&W variant cover by Yuko Shimizu!
The Crow: Memento Mori #1
Roberto Recchioni, Micol Beltramini (w) • Werther Dell’Edera, Angelo Mennillo (a) • Werther Dell’Edera (c)
James O’Barr’s iconic character returns in an original story developed by Edizioni BD in collaboration with IDW! Follow David, the new Crow, through the streets of Rome, as he seeks holy vengeance against the terrorists that murdered him and his girlfriend.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Each issue also includes a short story by Micol Beltramini and Angelo Mennillo!
- Variant covers by Matteo Scalera and Roberto Recchioni!
Sword of Ages #3
Gabriel Rodriguez (w & a & c) • Lovern Kindzierski (colorist)
The Sacred Sword has been drawn! Avalon and her new companions must work against overwhelming odds to prevent all-out war ! New villains are introduced, allegiances questioned, and battle joined as Gabriel Rodriguez continues his epic science-fantasy series!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Alien worlds! The sacred sword! Brave knights and horrific demons!
- Variant cover by Gabriel Rodriguez!
30 Days of Night #4 (of 6)
Steve Niles (w) • Piotr Kowalski (a) • Ben Templesmith (c)
When the town of Barrow, Alaska goes dark for the winter, normally it experiences a mass exodus of residents looking to ride out the long night in warmer, brighter climes. But this year, the darkness is bringing with it visitors… the kind that have razor-sharp teeth and an unholy thirst for human blood. The feeding has begun.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Variant cover by Ben Templesmith!
The October Faction: Supernatural Dreams #1
Steve Niles (w) • Damien Worm (a & c)
The October Faction is back! With their former leader and father retired, the rest of the Allan family adjusts to the new status quo and brings the monster-hunting business into the modern era. But a sinister and powerful new evil stirs… one that could tear the family apart!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Offered Again!
October Faction TP, Vol 1 • FC • $19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-63140-251-7
October Faction TP, Vol 2 • FC • $19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-63140-597-6
The Spider King #2 (of 4)
Josh Vann (w) • Simone D’Armini (a & c) • Adrian Bloch (colorist)
After discovering the burning wreckage of a crashed alien ship, Hrolf and his clan do what they do best: loot and pillage! Believing it to be a gift from the gods, they lay claim to a huge arsenal of alien weaponry and prepare for war!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Vikings vs. Aliens!
- Reprinting the critically acclaimed, award-winning Kickstarter graphic novel!
- Perfect for fans of Vikings, Conan the Barbarian, or Hellboy!
Demi-God #1
Ron Marz (w) • Andy Smith (a & c)
The next Ominous Universe title is here! With great power comes great… wait, how does that go again? Demi-God is a contemporary superhero tale like no other. When irresponsible slacker Jason McAndros suddenly gains the power of a god, the fourth wall isn’t the only thing he breaks! As Jason revels in his newfound might, he begins calling himself Hercules and indulging in his every whim.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- What do you get if you mash up Deadpool and the Mighty Thor? This guy!
- New-school storytelling with an old-school superhero!
- Hercules? More like Jerkules, am I right?
- Ron Marz and Andy Smith cut loose!
- Variant covers by Jeff Johnson and Bob Layton!
Diablo House—CERTIFIED COOL
Ted Adams (w) • Santipérez (a & c)
In one of the most beautiful, most wealthy zip codes in the country lies the sleepy, sun-drenched coastal town of La Jolla, California, and among all of this beauty stands Diablo House. It’ll make your dreams come true, if you dare. Surf bum and host Riley invites us into his home and shares stories of the people who fulfill their desires at the cost of all else. Money? Sex? Power? It’s all yours—for a price—in this anthology that recalls the classic horror comics of the past.
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 128 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-120-5
Bullet points:
- Perfect for fans of classic horror TV and movie anthologies such as The Twilight Zone, Tales From the Crypt, and Creepshow.
- “Fun… for fans of the genre, with incredible art.”—Comic Crusaders
- Advance solicited for April release!
Comic Book History of Comics: Comics For All #4
Fred Van Lente (w) • Ryan Dunlavey (a & c)
COMICS FOR ALL! Fred and Ryan conclude their tour of the history of our favorite medium by looking at the birth of the direct retailing market and how it influenced comics’ creation. They also look at the past and future of distributing comics, including web comics and beyond!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Featuring variant covers with all new historically inspired comic strips by Van Lente and Dunlavey!
- Plus, another new HER-story of Comics backup each month!
Rick Veitch’s The One #2 (of 6)
Rick Veitch (w & a & c)
Waking from the Big Sleep, our post-nuclear family has a mysterious houseguest called The One. But when his ancient nemesis appears, they find themselves ensnared in a cosmic conflict of unimaginable proportions. Meanwhile, with all atomic weapons disabled by The Double, the American military unveils their long-secret super-soldier project… and then the Soviet military fast-tracks its own program based on untested Nazi Übermensch technology.
FC • 40 pages • $4.99
Bullet points:
- 30 PAGES OF STORY!
- Completely remastered with new scans and updated color—all overseen by Veitch himself.
- Presents a shocking worldview that almost predicted today’s political climate!
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with Illustrations by Jenny Frison
Lewis Carroll (w) • Jenny Frison (a) • Jill Thompson (c)
Whisking readers away into a world of the weirdly wonderful, these enduring tales of a young girl’s journey to the heart of imagination have been named among some of the greatest books of all time for children and adults. Whether she’s shrinking, learning poetry from a caterpillar, running from the Red Queen, or chasing that elusive White Rabbit, every strange situation Alice encounters is incomparably surreal to her and immediately familiar to us. Collects Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.
TPB • FC • $14.99 • 208 pages • 6” x 9” • Prose • ISBN: 978-1-68405-152-6
Bullet points:
- Jenny Frison’s art captures elements of fantasy, fairy tales, and wonder with its use of color and style to complement the classic prose of author Lewis Carroll.
- Advance solicited for April release!
Four Sisters, Vol. 1: Enid
Cati Baur & Malika Ferdjoukh (w) • Cati Baur (a & c) • adapted from the novel by Malika Ferdjoukh
Bereaved by the death of their parents, five sisters live in a seaside villa full of nooks and mystery—growing up together, sharing their grief, experiences, and love. The oldest becomes the head of the family. Book One is narrated by the youngest sister, Enid. A free spirit, she enjoys wandering alone and talking to animals and anything she meets. Her best friend Gulliver is, like her, offbeat and creative. When Enid begins hearing ghost-like screams, the two friends embark on a scary adventure. These sisters are not perfect, and they may not always get along, but in times of need, they can always count on one another.
HC • FC • $19.99 • 160 pages • 8 1/2” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-196-0
Bullet points:
- Each of the four books in the series is narrated by a different one of the younger sisters!
- Nominated for the Best Children’s Graphic Novel Award at the Angoulême International Comics Festival.
- Advance solicited for May release!
A Strange and Beautiful Sound
Zep (w & a & c)
William chose silence 25 years ago when he joined the Carthusian religious order. When an inheritance forces him to leave the monastery for Paris, he must master a whole new world and question certainties forged long ago. He meets Méry, a young woman whose days are numbered due to an incurable illness, and who is resolutely decided on making the most of the time she has left. Now William must face new questions—Where is life’s value? In the struggles, or in the peace?—and complicate his choices in a powerful story that truly addresses the meaning of life.
HC • FC • $19.99 • 88 pages • 9 1/4” x 12 1/4” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-162-5
Bullet points:
- For readers of quiet, introspective graphic novels like Craig Thompson’s Blankets, Julian Hanshaw’s Tim Ginger, Jeff Lemire’s The Underwater Welder, Adrian Tomine’s Killing and Dying, and Manuela Fior’s 5,000 Kilometers Per Second.
- Advance solicited for May release!
The Reprieve
Jean-Pierre Gibrat (w & a & c)
Escaped prisoner-of-war Julien Sarlat is hiding in the small village of Cambeyrac during World War II, using a secret observation post overlooking the village square to watch the permanent theater that people offer in the course of the day. Loves, hatreds, jealousies, cowardices, acts of heroism… nothing escapes the observer’s eye, especially not the beautiful waitress Cécile. Until the moment comes when, spectator no more, he must become an actor himself and meet his destiny. This hidden life he had hoped to live was just a reprieve.
TPB • FC • $29.99 • 136 pages • 8 1/2” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-191-5
Bullet points:
- Winner of the Best Artist Award at the Angoulême International Comics Festival.
- The book also includes a portfolio of Jean-Pierre Gibrat’s pinups and sketches featuring its heroine.
- Prequel to the award-winning graphic novel Flight of the Raven.
- Advance solicited for April release!
Superman: The Golden Age Newspaper Dailies: 1944-1947
Alvin Schwartz (w) • Wayne Boring (a) • Pete Poplaski (c)
The creative torch is passed to writer Alvin Schwartz when Superman’s creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster leave the series. Schwartz and artist Wayne Boring present sixteen storylines that begin while World War II is still raging and continue into the post-war era. Stories include “The Prankster’s Peculiar Premonitions,” “Lois Lane, Editor,” and “Superman’s Secret Revealed!”
HC • B&W • $49.99 • 272 pages • 11” x 8 1/2” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-197-7
Bullet points:
- The Man of Steel’s newspaper comic strips are among the rarest of all Superman collectibles.
- Advance solicited for May release!
Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories Vault, Vol. 1
Carl Barks, Walt Kelly, Andrea Castellan, William Van Horn, Rodolfo Cimino (w & a) • Ulrich Schroder and Daan Jippes (c)
Celebrate three generations of Uncle Walt’s flagship comic book—with legendary tales of Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and everyone from Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Ludwig Von Drake!
Legendary writers/artists Carl Barks, Daan Jippes, William Van Horn, Andrea “Casty” Castellan, and more come together for this massive celebratory collection, anthologizing IDW’s 75th Anniversary Special, plus select stories from issues #721–734! Paul Murry’s Wild West Mickey serial “Ridin’ the Rails” is here in full, and the entire WDCS stock company—Goofy, the Big Bad Wolf, Magica De Spell, Chip ‘n’ Dale, and many more!—jump in for adventure and mayhem!
HC • FC • $34.99 • 264 pages • 7 1/4” x 10” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-180-9
Bullet points:
- Advance solicited for May release!
Weird Love #23
Various (w) • Various (a) • Various (c)
OMG: ‘50s and ’60s jaw-dropping bizarro romance comics!
“The mind boggles!”
—The Hollywood Reporter
“Outrageous!”
—USA Today
“Another heaping helping of titillating tawdriness!”
—13th Dimension
FC • 48 pages • $4.99
Super Patriotic Heroes
Craig Yoe (editor) • Will Eisner, Alex Schomburg, Charles Sultan, Richard Hughes (a) • Various (c)
These full-color comic stories from World War II tell of true role models of the patriotic ideal. Starting with The Shield and followed by Captain America, a whole battalion of red, white, and blue heroes appeared on the four-color page to help fight the Nazis. Their fascinating history and their stirring tales will both entertain and inspire new generations! See the two-fisted, three-colored Miss America, The Fighting Yank, Super-American, U.S. Jones, Captain Freedom, Lady Liberty, Major Victory, American Eagle, Captain Victory, and many more!
HC • FC • $34.99 • 224 pages • 8 1/2” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-179-3
Bullet points:
- Rediscover the WWII-era, star-spangled, flag-draped superheroes now, when we need them most!
- Advance solicited for May release!
Underwhere
Kevin Eastman & Paul Jenkins (w) • Mark Martin (a) • Kevin Eastman (c)
Welcome to the world of Jacob Cody, a boy with a HUGE imagination. After moving into his grandpa’s house following his passing, Jake discovers a secret treasure map Grandpa left just for him—a guide to an incredible new world of fun and adventure, a place anyone with dreams and imagination can visit. Come along on the lighthearted exploration of this strange and awesome place, filled with new friends and thrills… all in the magical world of Underwhere!
TPB • FC • $14.99 • 144 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-204-2
Bullet points:
- Kevin Eastman (TMNT) and Paul Jenkins (Peter Parker: Spider-man, Fairy Quest) deliver an adventure full of excitement, fun, and bravery with gorgeous painted art from Mark Martin (SpongeBob Comics).
- Advance solicited for April release!
Ward’s Valley—SPOTLIGHT
Bobby Curnow (w) • Brenda Hickey (a & c)
Ward is a grumpy gnome who only wants to be left alone. He never asked for company… but when his beautiful forest starts filling up with animals, it’s more than just grumpiness that makes him nervous. Mysterious trolls are one the loose and Ward will need all the help he can get to defend Ward’s Valley.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 128 pages • 6 1/2” x 9 1/4” • ISBN: 978-1-60309-424-5
Bullet points:
- A powerful story about overcoming grief and allowing yourself to trust and make friendships again!
- Featuring beautifully drawn animals by Brenda Hickey (My Little Pony)!
- Advance solicited for April release!
- Another great book from Top Shelf!
Don Rosa’s The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Volume II Artist’s Edition—SPOTLIGHT
Don Rosa (w & a & c)
The second volume in Don Rosa’s opus is presented in the award-winning Artist’s edition format!
Critically acclaimed and internationally renowned storyteller Don Rosa continues his historic overview of the life of Scrooge McDuck. Taking Carl Barks’ iconic character and presenting his entire life from humble beginnings to unimaginable riches was a herculean task, but one Don Rosa met head on. These stories are justifiably viewed as classics and earned Rosa the prestigious Eisner Award.
Now, with the full cooperation and assistance of Rosa, IDW Publishing is proud to present the second volume of The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck. Included in this edition will be a cover gallery and a selection of Rosa’s layouts done for these stories.
HC • PC • $150.00 • 160 pages • 14” x 20”• ISBN: 978-1-68405-384-1
Bullet points:
- Advance solicited for May release!
AE RESOLICITS
In celebration of Jack Kirby Day (‘Cause, really, what day isn’t Jack Kirby Day?) we are offering these Marvel classics featuring the king of comics—supplies are limited, get ‘em while they last!
Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four Artist’s Edition
HC • BW • PI • 168 pages • 12” x 17” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-831-1
Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four World’s Greatest Artist’s Edition
HC • BW • PI • 176 pages • 15” x 22” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-508-1
Jack Kirby’s The Mighty Thor Artist’s Edition
HC • BW • PI • 160 pages • 15” x 22” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-603-4
Marvel Covers Artist’s Edition New Printing
HC • BW • PI • 144 pages • 12” x 17” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-295-1
Atari’s Missile Command
Jon Gilmour & Violet Hargrave (d) • Jamie Keddie (a) • Denis Martynets (c)
As global tensions mount, leaders of powerful nations sit ready to defend their people, or destroy their enemies. Alliances are formed, yet fragile. Deals are made, but not always upheld. Diplomacy is just as important as strategic planning and procuring armaments. The missiles are at your command and the choice is yours: Fire on your enemies or betray your allies, in Atari’s Missile Command!
Atari’s Missile Command is a social game of diplomacy and destruction for 3 to 6 players. Build your stockpile of missiles, make deals with your opponents, and vie for top spot in the world’s stage in this fast and strategic take on Atari’s classic video game.
3-6 players • Playable from ages 14+ • 30-45 minutes • MSRP $39.99 • UPC: 8-27714-01419-8
Pre-Order Exclusive: Each game includes an exclusive Atari’s Missile Command embroidered patch (limited to pre-orders only).
Bullet points:
- Includes limited-edition fully embroidered Missile Command patch!
- Features custom nuke meeples!
- A social game of diplomacy and destruction!
Outpost: Amazon
Jon Gilmour & Daryl Andrews (d) • Ron Joseph (a) • Matthew Sweeney (c)
Outpost: Amazon is a fully cooperative, card-based survival game designed by Jon Gilmour (Dead of Winter) and Daryl Andrews (TMNT Showdown) that plays with a single deck. Using an inventive dual-facing system, a single card in Outpost can be anything from life-saving supplies to cataclysmic catastrophes. By enduring relentless weather and defeating untamable beasts, players are rewarded with the much-needed tools and food to continually resupply their resources.
2-6 players • Playable from ages 12+ • 30 minutes • MSRP $19.99 • UPC: 8-27714-01417-4
- A cooperative card game of survival at any cost!
- Second in a series of standalone survival-horror games by Jon Gilmour (Dead of Winter)!
- Artwork from Ron Joseph!
