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IDW PUBLISHING

ADVENTURES IN OZ HC #2

(W) Eric Shanower (A) Eric Shanower (CA) Eric Shanower

In the marvelous Land of Oz, magic is always around the next corner. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and their many friends can't stop plunging into one adventure after another. Wonder and magic abound in this oversized collection of "The Forgotten Forest of Oz," "The Secret Island of Oz," and "The Blue Witch of Oz," by award-winning cartoonist Eric Shanower. Bullet points: * Eric Shanower is the Eisner Award-winning and New York Times best selling author of Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland and Age of Bronze. * Advance solicited for December release!

ATOMIC ROBO SPECTRE OF TOMORROW #1

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(W) Brian Clevinger (A) Scott Wegener (CA) Scott Wegener

Remember those carefree days when the world was only imperiled by things like giant mutants from the sea or the occasional mad scientist dinosaur? Now it's 2017 and everything's horrible all the time! But that's why Atomic Robo is setting up the new Tesladyne Institute in the badlands of New Mexico's Jornada del Muerto desert with Sir Richard Branson's Spaceport on one side and Elon Musk's Solar Farm on the other. With neighbors like these, who needs to uncover an insidious plot that threatens the lives of everyone in the world? Bullet points: * Celebrate 10 years of Atomic Robo by jumping on this brand new story!

ATOMIC ROBO SPECTRE OF TOMORROW #1

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(W) Brian Clevinger (A) Scott Wegener (CA) J.N. Wiedle

Remember those carefree days when the world was only imperiled by things like giant mutants from the sea or the occasional mad scientist dinosaur? Now it's 2017 and everything's horrible all the time! But that's why Atomic Robo is setting up the new Tesladyne Institute in the badlands of New Mexico's Jornada del Muerto desert with Sir Richard Branson's Spaceport on one side and Elon Musk's Solar Farm on the other. With neighbors like these, who needs to uncover an insidious plot that threatens the lives of everyone in the world? Bullet points: * Celebrate 10 years of Atomic Robo by jumping on this brand new story!

BACK TO THE FUTURE #25

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(W) Bob Gale (A) Marcelo Ferreira (CA) Marcelo Ferreira

"TIME SERVED, FINALE!" Endings and beginnings! As the first volume of the smash hit series races to a close in this oversized final issue, Marty uncovers the last secret of Jailbird Joey Baines-while Doc Brown and family prepare for an all-new adventure! Bullet points: * Oversized grand finale to Volume 1 of IDW's hit BTTF ongoing series! * Sets up an all-new BTTF adventure-coming soon! * Chock full of fun extras!

BACK TO THE FUTURE #25

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(W) Bob Gale (A) Marcelo Ferreira (CA) Xavi Montell

"TIME SERVED, FINALE!" Endings and beginnings! As the first volume of the smash hit series races to a close in this oversized final issue, Marty uncovers the last secret of Jailbird Joey Baines-while Doc Brown and family prepare for an all-new adventure! Bullet points: * Oversized grand finale to Volume 1 of IDW's hit BTTF ongoing series! * Sets up an all-new BTTF adventure-coming soon! * Chock full of fun extras!

BACK TO THE FUTURE TP #4

HARD TIME

(W) Bob Gale (A) Marcelo Ferreira (CA) Marcelo Ferreira

Co-creator Bob Gale takes his most famous creations through new comic book adventures that expand the universe created by the blockbuster films! The secrets of Jailbird Joey threaten Marty and Doc-what did Uncle Joey do in the past that was so bad... and what does that mean for Marty in the present day of 1986? You can bet your bottom dollar that Doc Brown has a theory! Collects issues #18-21. Bullet points: * Explore the expanded world beyond that of the classic movies!

BLACK CROWN QUARTERLY #1

FALL 2017

(W) Peter Milligan (A) Tess Fowler (CA) Rob Davis

Everything you always wanted once a season is packed within these 48 pages including a two-sided pullout poster and a wraparound cover! Delight in regular continuing features like legit publications with literary pedigrees! It all begins with the 10-page regular lead feature, Tales From the Black Crown Pub starring Stacey the barmaid by Award-winner Rob Davis (The Motherless Oven). Recurring short features include Canonball Comics: an exquisite corpse that will not stay dead kicked off by Jamie Coe (Artschooled) and Swell Maps by respectably divine music journalist/novelist Cathi Unsworth. Plus: Space CUDets rejoice: Live from a posh retirement village for wannabee 4-hit wonders we have co-writers/bandmates Will Potter and Carl Puttnam and occasional artist Philip Bond. Plus Plus: Special previews, creator interviews and behind the panel border secrets from Kid Lobotomy, Assassinistas, Punks Not Dead and much, much more! Bullet points: •  Featuring a pull-out poster! One side is a street map, the other is Frank Quitely's Kid Lobotomy #1 variant cover! •  Plus, a wraparound cover by Rob Davis!

BRUTAL NATURE TP #2

CONCRETE FURY

(W) Luciano Saracino (A) Ariel Olivetti (CA) Ariel Olivetti

In the future, glistening buildings line the city's skyline. In the future, rich and influential men wish to exploit power they don't fully comprehend. In the future, a new warrior emerges... a shape-shifter that will help the people rise against the forces of oppression! In a future South America, ancient masks hold incredible power to harness the form and strength of mythical beasts. But power always attracts those who wish to use it for their own gain. This sequel to the 2016 hit series leaps from the Age of Exploration into the cold, shiny, and, somehow, even more ruthless future. Bullet points: * History, Mythology, and Science Fiction all mix together in this genre mash-up! * Advance solicited for November release!

CLASSIC GI JOE TP #20

(W) Larry Hama (A) S. L. Gallant (CA) Chris Madden

Picking up where the classic series left off, longtime fans can continue following the adventures of their favorite characters from the legendary toy line of the 1980s. As the turmoil in Sierra Gordo deepens, the Joes begin to unravel the true nature of the situation and Cobra's connection to it all. Collects issues #196-205 of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero. Bullet points: * Larry Hama helped define what it meant for '80's kids to be a "Real American Hero!"

CLUE #5

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(W) Paul Allor (A) Nelson Daniel (CA) Jon Sommariva

The storm intensifies, both inside and outside the mansion. As the end of our tale draws near, Upton struggles to keep his employer's secrets under wraps, and our guests continue to hang around-some more literally than others. Bullet points: * A new take on the timeless detective game-with new designs by artist Nelson Daniel, updating all the classic characters!

CLUE #5

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(W) Paul Allor (A) Nelson Daniel (CA) Nelson Daniel

The storm intensifies, both inside and outside the mansion. As the end of our tale draws near, Upton struggles to keep his employer's secrets under wraps, and our guests continue to hang around-some more literally than others. Bullet points: * A new take on the timeless detective game-with new designs by artist Nelson Daniel, updating all the classic characters!

CLUE #5

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(W) Paul Allor (A) Nelson Daniel (CA) Nicoletta Baldari

The storm intensifies, both inside and outside the mansion. As the end of our tale draws near, Upton struggles to keep his employer's secrets under wraps, and our guests continue to hang around-some more literally than others. Bullet points: * A new take on the timeless detective game-with new designs by artist Nelson Daniel, updating all the classic characters!

COMPLETE CHESTER GOULD DICK TRACY HC #23

(W) Chester Gould (A) Chester Gould (CA) Chester Gould

The adventures of this iconic square-jawed detective fighting a menagerie of grotesque villains remains one of the highlights in the history, of not just comics, but crime fiction in general. This series is ripe to introduce the strip to crime prose readers who haven't previously ventured into comics. Tracy is on the trail of the aptly named Mr. Bribery and his equally grotesque sister, Ugly Christine, in a story that also features a substance-abusing witch doctor and a shelf of shrunken heads. Meanwhile, newlyweds Junior and Moon Maid enter the story, and Dick Tracy's troubles are compounded when he comes face to face with master criminal Haf-and-Haf, one side of whose face is hideously disfigured. Included are all strips from December 27, 1965 to July 2, 1967. Bullet points: * "One of the best things to happen to the comic market in the last few years was IDW's decision to publish The Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy." -Scoop * Advance solicited for December release!

DIABLO HOUSE #3

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(W) Ted Adams (A) Santiperez (CA) Santiperez

Grease monkeys and race junkies, start your engines! Two friends battle it out in the San Diego racing scene to become #1! A trip to Diablo House gives one racer an advantage... but everything has a cost! Bullet points: o Inspired by classic horror comics of the past! o Written by IDW CEO, and co-founder, Ted Adams and illustrated by Spanish newcomer, Santipérez!

DIABLO HOUSE #3

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(W) Ted Adams (A) Santiperez (CA) Shawn Dickinson

Grease monkeys and race junkies, start your engines! Two friends battle it out in the San Diego racing scene to become #1! A trip to Diablo House gives one racer an advantage... but everything has a cost! Bullet points: o Inspired by classic horror comics of the past! o Written by IDW CEO, and co-founder, Ted Adams and illustrated by Spanish newcomer, Santipérez!

DONALD DUCK KINGDOM UNDER THE SEA TP

(W) Rodolfo Cimino (A) Rodolfo Cimino (CA) Ulrich Schroder

The adventures of Donald Duck continue in these kid-friendly-sized collections, which feature all-new-to-the-USA stories. Watch as the world's most famous duck narrowly escapes dangers of his own making, time and time again. Skindiver Donald chases a fish dinner straight into Princess Reginella's awesome subaquatic world-just in time for duck-smashing deep water danger! Then treasure-hunting Don seeks to succeed where Viking Leif the Legendary failed! But the "Helmet of the Gods," once worn by Odin himself, may sit a bit uneasily on our mortal duck's head. Collects IDW's Donald Duck #19-21. Bullet points: * Includes world-renowned writers and artists, many of whose stories are being published in the U.S. for the first time.

DREAD GODS #4

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(W) Ron Marz (A) Tom Raney (CA) Tom Raney

As the Dread Gods crawl from the wreckage of their captivity, they find themselves in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by the cruel, all-powerful Prometheus! Now Lord Zeus and his companions realize that even if they manage to survive, their trials are not at an end, but only just beginning! Ron Marz and Tom Raney bring the first arc to a conclusion, paving the way for the rest of the Ominous Universe! Bullet points: * Fan-favorites, Ron Marz and Tom Raney, are at the top of their game!

DREAD GODS #4

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(W) Ron Marz (A) Tom Raney (CA) Bart Sears

As the Dread Gods crawl from the wreckage of their captivity, they find themselves in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by the cruel, all-powerful Prometheus! Now Lord Zeus and his companions realize that even if they manage to survive, their trials are not at an end, but only just beginning! Ron Marz and Tom Raney bring the first arc to a conclusion, paving the way for the rest of the Ominous Universe! Bullet points: * Fan-favorites, Ron Marz and Tom Raney, are at the top of their game!

DUCKTALES #2

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(W) Joey Cavaleri (A) Antonello Dalena (CA) Marco Ghiglione

Woo-oo! Two stories of adventure, involving chickens, sheep, and...Vikings?! Oh my! Donald, Scrooge, and the Nephews join Della Duck as they quest for unimaginable riches and treasures untold. Bullet Points: * Features two stories: "A Viking at my Door" and "Old Monteplumage Had a Chicken!" * The animated series has already been renewed for a second season! * You'll quack-up as Donald, Scrooge, the Nephews and their friends solve mysteries, rewrite history, and more!

DUCKTALES #2

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(W) Joey Cavaleri (A) Antonello Dalena (CA) Marco Ghiglione

Woo-oo! Two stories of adventure, involving chickens, sheep, and...Vikings?! Oh my! Donald, Scrooge, and the Nephews join Della Duck as they quest for unimaginable riches and treasures untold. Bullet Points: * Features two stories: "A Viking at my Door" and "Old Monteplumage Had a Chicken!" * The animated series has already been renewed for a second season! * You'll quack-up as Donald, Scrooge, the Nephews and their friends solve mysteries, rewrite history, and more!

DUCKTALES TP TREASURE TROVE

(W) Joe Caramagna (A) Gianfranco Florio (CA) Marco Ghiglione

DuckTales (woo-oo!) returns! The fan-favorite cartoon gets a modern reboot on Disney XD and an all-new comic series! Return to Duckburg in a new generation of adventures featuring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie! The incorrigible billionaire is up to his wacky, quacky hijinks, with a cast of characters new and old ready to jump into the mix! Bullet points: * DuckTales from Disney Television Animation, which serves as a reboot of the original series of the same name, is scheduled to premiere on Disney XD in Fall 2017. * Advance solicited for November release!

FIRST STRIKE #5

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(W) Mairghread Scott (A) Max Dunbar (CA) Freddie Williams II

Prison Break! After a daring escape, Optimus Prime, the Autobots, Scarlett, G.I. Joe and M.A.S.K. must venture into the heart of Cybertron to stop Cobra's devastating weapon that will kill every Transformer on the planet! Bullet points: * The Hasbro comic book event of 2017 continues! * It's a race against time as Cobra reaches their goal! Can our heroes catch up? Or is Cybertron doomed? * Filled with the action, drama and humor you've come to expect!

FIRST STRIKE #5

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(W) Mairghread Scott (A) Max Dunbar (CA) Max Dunbar

Prison Break! After a daring escape, Optimus Prime, the Autobots, Scarlett, G.I. Joe and M.A.S.K. must venture into the heart of Cybertron to stop Cobra's devastating weapon that will kill every Transformer on the planet! Bullet points: * The Hasbro comic book event of 2017 continues! * It's a race against time as Cobra reaches their goal! Can our heroes catch up? Or is Cybertron doomed? * Filled with the action, drama and humor you've come to expect!

FIRST STRIKE #5

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(W) Mairghread Scott (A) Max Dunbar (CA) Alex Ronald

Prison Break! After a daring escape, Optimus Prime, the Autobots, Scarlett, G.I. Joe and M.A.S.K. must venture into the heart of Cybertron to stop Cobra's devastating weapon that will kill every Transformer on the planet! Bullet points: * The Hasbro comic book event of 2017 continues! * It's a race against time as Cobra reaches their goal! Can our heroes catch up? Or is Cybertron doomed? * Filled with the action, drama and humor you've come to expect!

FIRST STRIKE #5

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(W) Mairghread Scott (A) Max Dunbar (CA) Rob Duenas

Prison Break! After a daring escape, Optimus Prime, the Autobots, Scarlett, G.I. Joe and M.A.S.K. must venture into the heart of Cybertron to stop Cobra's devastating weapon that will kill every Transformer on the planet! Bullet points: * The Hasbro comic book event of 2017 continues! * It's a race against time as Cobra reaches their goal! Can our heroes catch up? Or is Cybertron doomed? * Filled with the action, drama and humor you've come to expect!