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BASIL WOLVERTON WEIRD WORLDS ARTIST ED HC

(W) Basil Wolverton (A) Basil Wolverton (CA) Basil Wolverton

Basil Wolverton was one of the most unusual, innovative and influential cartoonists of all time. He drew the cover of a Life Magazine (the winner of Al Capp's legendary ugliest woman contest), early issues of Harvey Kurtzman's edited MAD Comics, and countless bizarre caricatures. This Artist's Edition features an incredible array of comic book stories and pages, including Powerhouse Pepper and Spacehawk, a selection of his classic end of the world illustrations, and a good helping of zany characters of all manner, as only Wolverton could have done them!

CANTO #1 (OF 6)

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(W) David M. Booher (A) Drew Zucker (CA) Drew Zucker

Canto's adventure begins! Enslaved for generations, Canto's people once had hearts. Now they have clocks. When slavers damage a little tin girl's clock beyond repair, Canto must brave his strange and fantastic world to bring back her heart. Can he overcome the dangers that await to save the one he loves? An all-ages fable inspired by Wizard of Oz and Dante's Inferno. Part fantasy. Part adventure. All heart.

CHILDREN OF ARAMAR TP

(W) Jos (A) Sonia Moruno (CA) Sonia Moruno

Action and adventure combine in an exciting new fantasy tale about a group of young friends eager to face challenges and prove themselves. By fire and rock, they will not admit defeat! Through rock and fire, they will fight to the end! In order to demonstrate their abilities, Ludna and his friends must complete one final test: a trek along the Rock Road! But, as their journey begins, they encounter the Children of Aramar, who have their eyes set on stealing some valuable relics. Can Ludna and his intrepid group of friends protect their people? Advance solicited for August. This fun tale is perfect for younger readers, with an art style full of vibrant color and a story that promotes the ideas of friendship and self-esteem.

CLIVE BARKER GREAT & SECRET SHOW DLX ED TP

(W) Clive Barker (A) Gabriel Rodriguez (CA) Gabriel Rodriguez

Clive Barker's sprawling epic begins inside a Nebraska dead letter office, where Randolph Jaffe's quest to possess the Art sets into motion a battle between the forces of light and dark. This lushly illustrated tale is equal parts horror, fantasy, and love by one of the masters of the genre. Also included is the horrific standalone tale, "Seduth," as well as annotations by writer Chris Ryall and artist Gabriel Rodriguez.

CLUE CANDLESTICK #2

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(W) Dash Shaw (A) Dash Shaw (CA) Dash Shaw

Was it Miss Scarlet in the conservatory with the lead pipe?! In issue two of this mind-boggler based on the timeless detective game, suspicions mount and Scarlet's story is revealed. Still, more bodies will fall. Cartoonist auteur Dash Shaw deepens the mysterious, quirky, and colorful world of Clue! From the creative mind that brought you the animated movie My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea! Visionary creator Dash Shaw re-imagines the world of Clue in this suspense-filled murder mystery! Each extra-length issue also features playable Clue cards based on the comic!

CORTO MALTESE GN #2 (OF 12)

BEYOND THE WINDY ISLES

(W) Hugo Pratt (A) Hugo Pratt (CA) Hugo Pratt

The second of twelve volumes presenting the definitive English-language edition of Hugo Pratt's masterpiece in the original oversized B&W format! Set in 1917, this volume takes Corto Maltese from the Mosquito Coast to Barbados to a deadly struggle among Jivaro head-hunters in the Peruvian Amazon. Translation by Dean Mullaney and Simone Castaldi.

CORTO MALTESE GN IN SIBERIA

(W) Hugo Pratt (A) Hugo Pratt (CA) Hugo Pratt

With this book Hugo Pratt leaves behind the short story form he'd used for 21 interrelated tales and presents a truly epic graphic novel. In the aftermath of the Russian Revolution and the First World War, Corto Maltese is engaged by the Red Lanterns-a Chinese secret society made up entirely of women-to find an armored train laden with gold that belonged to the last Russian Tsar, Nicholas II. They aren't the only ones lusting after the treasure. The adventure, which shifts from the hidden courts of Venice to the mysterious alleys of Hong Kong, from Shanghai to Manchuria and Mongolia to Siberia, also attracts regular and irregular armies, as well as revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries.

CORTO MALTESE GN TANGO

(W) Hugo Pratt (A) Hugo Pratt (CA) Hugo Pratt

In 1923 Buenos Aires, while searching for a missing friend, Corto finds himself locked in a dangerous, yet elegant, game of cat and mouse. Before long, his investigation brings him up against an organized crime syndicate known as the "Warsavia" and their underworld network.   Just as Fable of Venice was Pratt's homage to his hometown, Tango is a nod to Buenos Aires, where the cartoonist lived during his earliest creative successes in the late 1940s and 1950s. The atmosphere of the story is steeped in the sensual music of the tango, whose melodies almost seem to emerge from the artwork, with close-ups of the dance steps framed by Pratt with extraordinary effectiveness. The first English-language translation of Hugo Pratt's graphic novel set in Argentina.

CORTO MALTESE THE EARLY YEARS TP

(W) Hugo Pratt (A) Hugo Pratt (CA) Hugo Pratt

This short adventure tells the backstory of Corto Maltese first meeting Rasputin at the end of the Russo-Japanese War in 1905. The protagonist of this tale is not the 18-year-old Corto but Rasputin, a deserter from a Siberian rifle regiment, and the writer Jack London, who was a war correspondent in the region at that time. London is already friends with Corto and introduces the sailor to the unpredictable Russian, who even as a young man kills with disconcerting ease and is ready to lie and betray without hesitation. It is, however, "the beginning of a beautiful friendship" that continues throughout the series. As a bonus, the book includes additional material that sets up the entire series, as well as several never-before published pages that Pratt intended for a continuation of the tale, in which Corto and Rasputin were to embark on a search for King Solomon's mines. Advance solicited for August. "Classic adventure comics for adults, enjoyable but with depth. Strongly recommended." -Library Journal

CROW HACK SLASH #1

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(W) Tim Seeley (A) Tim Seeley (CA) Tim Seeley

The crow flies. A soul is brought back. But something is wrong. Angeles Cero won't stop killing on her quest for revenge, and the bodies are piling up. Now, slasher hunter Cassie Hack and her monstrous partner Vlad are on the trail of the Crow Killer, assuming her to be one of the masked murderers they've hunted for years.    But they aren't the only force trying to make the universe right again. From writer/artist, Tim Seeley (Green Lanterns, Nightwing, Shatterstar). Featuring an all-new Crow unlike any you've read before!

DICK TRACY FOREVER #3

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(W) Michael Avon Oeming (A) Michael Avon Oeming (CA) Michael Avon Oeming

Dick Tracy is Sisyphus, pushing the law boulder up the hill as he struggles for reason and order in a world with none. His attempts at law and order are met with crime and chaos in the form of unpredictable and absurd villains. But Dick Tracy will never give up trying, no matter the era or incarnation. Join Eisner Award-winning creator Michael Avon Oeming on a startling case through time and space! From the mind of Eisner Award winner Michael Avon Oeming, co-creator of Powers! Each issue has an exciting new take on one of the most iconic comic-strip heroes of all time!

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS A DARKENED WISH #4 (OF 5)

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(W) B Dave Walters (A) Tess Fowler (CA) Tess Fowler

When war threatens the Moonshae Isles, legendary heroes return to defeat the forces of an unthinkable foe.   In the shadow of Hoondarrh's mountain, something even darker is revealed as the death of a friend sends Helene into a rage! Creators B. Dave Walters (Stream of Many Eyes, Geek & Sundry, The Rundown) and Tess Fowler (Kid Lobotomy, Critter) join forces to bring you an all-new D&D adventure of epic scope and flair! Dungeons & Dragons established the roleplaying game category with great storytelling for both tabletop and video game audiences. It continues to be a cultural force in bookstores and online!

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS A DARKENED WISH #4 (OF 5)

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(W) B Dave Walters (A) Tess Fowler (CA) Tess Fowler

When war threatens the Moonshae Isles, legendary heroes return to defeat the forces of an unthinkable foe.   In the shadow of Hoondarrh's mountain, something even darker is revealed as the death of a friend sends Helene into a rage! Creators B. Dave Walters (Stream of Many Eyes, Geek & Sundry, The Rundown) and Tess Fowler (Kid Lobotomy, Critter) join forces to bring you an all-new D&D adventure of epic scope and flair! Dungeons & Dragons established the roleplaying game category with great storytelling for both tabletop and video game audiences. It continues to be a cultural force in bookstores and online!

EVE STRANGER #3

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(W) David Barnett (A) Philip Bond (CA) Philip Bond

Eve's latest need-to-know mission takes her to Prague, the Bohemian capital, where a giant ape is terrorizing the historic city. But that's all right, because everyone's favorite amnesiac-for-hire has finally scored a jetpack. As Jimmy Mac, Eve's lovelorn clean-up crew, tries to get her attention, Eve learns that this monkey business might somehow give her answers about her forgotten past. Plus a backup feature starring Eve Stranger, social correspondent of The Convivial Times, by Liz Prince (Tomboy). High-Octane Romance! Doomed Science! Weird Thrills!

FULL BLEED COMICS & CULTURE QUARTERLY HC #1

NEW EDITION

(W) Mark Russell (A) Erin Nations (CA) Cassey Kuo

NEW EDITION! FULL BLEED VOLUME ONE IS BACK IN PRINT!  The world's only 200-page PRINT-ONLY comics & culture hardcover "magazine," curated and edited by IDW Publishing's Dirk Wood and Ted Adams. By merging the best in comics, fiction, non-fiction, deep dive interviews, opinion, history, think-pieces and more, FULL BLEED is a reading experience like no other, and a beautiful artisan addition to any bookshelf. FULL BLEED volume one contains an exclusive interview with Stephen King, a lost and unpublished interview with Alan Moore, a new short story from Joe Lansdale with spot illustrations by Tim Truman, new comic content from Erin Nations, Kim Dwinell, Shannon Wheeler, and much, much, much more! JOE HILL: "FULL BLEED #1 was a hell of a book. I'm excited to see the series continue. Jump in. The water's great." Featuring a print-only interview with STEPHEN KING available NOWHERE ELSE! A timeless collection of the best interviews, fiction, non-fiction, and new comic content-nd the beginning of a brand-new print only line!  

FULL BLEED COMICS & CULTURE QUARTERLY HC #2

(W) Derek Royal (A) Walter Simonson (CA) Eric Rewitzer

If you thought FULL BLEED Volume 1 was full of amazing content, wait until you see the Deep Cuts in Volume 2! An exclusive interview with industry legend Walter Simonson, with never-before-seen sketches from the master himself! An interview with Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez of Love & Rockets fame! A political rant with spot illustrations from the inimitable Bob Fingerman! An interview with, and feature on, the fantastical Nnedi Okorafor! All that, plus new comic content, new fiction, personal essays on punk rock, comic art in museums, famous war photographers, and much, much more.   Full Bleed is a brand-new quarterly, PRINT-ONLY 200-page hardcover "magazine," curated and edited by IDW Publishing's Dirk Wood and Ted Adams. By merging the best in comics, fiction, non-fiction, deep dive interviews, opinion, history, think-pieces and more, FULL BLEED will be a reading experience like no other, and a beautiful artisan addition to any bookshelf. Looking through an international lens, but filtered through the unique perspective of the IDW:PDX satellite office in Portland, Oregon, FULL BLEED will tackle all aspects of the creative culture, and beyond-comics, music, film, tv, fine art, photography, design, politics and more. Also includes "The Watering Shed," a brand-new short story featuring Hap & Leonard from award-winning novelist Joe Lansdale! •       A new comic story from the creator of Surfside Girls, Kim Dwinell! •       "Creating Dangerously," an essay on Guy Coldwell and controversial art by Bob Leven! •       "Archival Quality: An interview with Christina "Steenz" Stewart and Ivy Weir" by Jen Vaughn! •       "Uncharted," a short story by Benjamin Percy with spot illustrations by Brent Schoonover! •       ... and much, much more!

GEARS OF WAR HIVEBUSTERS #4 (OF 5)

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(W) Kurtis J. Wiebe (A) Alan Quah (CA) Alan Quah

With the memories of those they've lost fresh in their minds, Team Scorpio has finally made it to the hive. But as they fight their way through, they'll also uncover a disturbing secret that could tip the balance in their fight against the Swarm. Don't miss the penultimate issue of this new Gears of War mission! Gears of War games have collectively garnered more than 520 media and industry awards, accolades, and nominations. With The Coalition and franchise co-creator Rod Fergusson leading development, Xbox Game Studios is tripling down on "Gears of War" with three new titles: Gears 5, Gears Pop!, and Gears Tactics. Ask your retailer about the limited Pierre Droal variant!

GHOST TREE #3

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(W) Bobby Curnow (A) Simon Gane (CA) Simon Gane

A sinister force grows in strength as Brandt discovers more secrets about his past and his family's connection to the Ghost Tree. Will Brandt be able to discover his true purpose in Japan in time to save himself? A touching drama with a hint of horror!

GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #265

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(W) Larry Hama (A) Netho Diaz (CA) Netho Diaz

G.I. Joe and Cobra go head-to-head in the latest arc finale from Living Legend Larry Hama and superstar artist Netho Diaz! But this ending may only be the beginning of bigger troubles to come for our Real American Heroes! The second of 2 connecting covers (Cover B) by artist Dan Fraga!

GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #265

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(W) Larry Hama (A) Netho Diaz (CA) Dan Fraga

G.I. Joe and Cobra go head-to-head in the latest arc finale from Living Legend Larry Hama and superstar artist Netho Diaz! But this ending may only be the beginning of bigger troubles to come for our Real American Heroes! The second of 2 connecting covers (Cover B) by artist Dan Fraga!

GLOW #4

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(W) Tini Howard (A) Hannah Templer (CA) Hannah Templer

It's time for the main event! The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are turning heel for one night only-but just like any good wrestling match, nothing is quite as it seems! Will the Star Primas come out on top? Or will GLOW come out swinging with a surprise upset?!

GODZILLA COMP RULERS OF EARTH TP #2

(W) Chris Mowry (A) Matt Frank (CA) Matt Frank

Giant monsters are appearing across the globe and leaving complete devastation in their wake. But a mysterious Russian industrialist offers to rid the world of them with his new Mechagodzilla units. Will the new fleet of weaponized robots be enough to stop Godzilla when he returns? Will Godzilla be able to battle the newly created Mecha-King Ghidorah? It's a war of the machines with Godzilla caught in the middle. Collects the final 13 issues (#13-25) of the series. Advance solicited for August. Godzilla returns, and the world will never be the same!

GODZILLA KINGDOM OF MONSTERS TP #2

(W) Eric Powell (A) Victor Santos (CA) Eric Powell

Eric Powell & Tracy Marsh (w) o Victor Santos (a) o Eric Powell (c) Eric Powell and Tracy Marsh continue their massive monster saga! After a destructive tussle between Godzilla and Anguirus that leaves Los Angeles in ruins, it's now painfully clear that Armageddon has descended on the human race. Sergeant Steven Woods is one of the many survivors in the US trying to escape the monster's rampage, making his way through a country that the government can't defend and people can no longer live in. As more and more attempts to stop the monsters prove useless, will humanity find a way to stave off its own extinction? And also... GIANT MONSTER FIGHTS! Destruction abounds in this volume of Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters, featuring new artist Victor Santos!  

HAUNTED MANSION OGN TP

(W) Sina Grace (A) Egle Bartolini (CA) Egle Bartolini

Welcome, foolish mortals... to the Haunted Mansion, where the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake. The happy haunts are getting ready to throw a swinging wake, and all the goblins and ghoulies are invited-so be sure to bring your death certificate! Advance solicited for September release! Featuring all of your favorite grim grinning ghosts! Celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of Disneyland's most beloved rides with this original graphic novel!

JIM CORNETTE PRESENTS BEHIND CURTAIN WRESTLING STORIES TP

(W) Jim Cornette (A) Denis Medri (CA) Denis Medri

Pro-Wrestling's secrets and greatest moments are immortalized in this graphic novel from legendary wrestling personality Jim Cornette. A true-story style anthology, these "insider" tales will show the lengths that wrestlers went to uphold "kayfabe" (the old carny term for the presentation of legitimate conflict), as well as the noteworthy cultural, racial, and economic effects these events and characters had on society. This is the graphic novel that old school wrestling fans have been waiting their entire lives for: a no-holds-barred representation of the moments that wrestling insiders couldn't talk about for years. Advance solicited for August. Featuring appearances by Ric Flair, Jerry Lawler, Andy Kaufman, Sputnik Monroe, The Sheik, Junkyard Dog, the Fabulous Freebirds, the Midnight Express, Bret Hart, and Shawn Michaels.