BRICKJOURNAL #11
goes to the race track in our "Racers" theme issue, with an article and building tips on race cars by the Arvo Brothers! There's also interviews with the LEGO Group on top secret, upcoming sets (we can't say anything yet about them, except... camels). There's also photos from New York Toy Fair 2010 and other event reports, plus our usual instructions and columns on minifigure customization and micro building, builder spotlights, LEGO history, and more! So strap in and hang on with the ultimate resource for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages!
BRICKLEBERRY TP #1
ARMOOGEDON
(W) Waco O'Guin (A) Timothy Hopkins (CA) Jeff Rebner
Brickleberry's back, and now in comics! Written by show creators Waco O'Guin and Roger Black, the epic "ArMOOgeddon" storyline picks up right where television's most outrageous animated sitcom left off! In the distant future, Steve Williams -- the only Brickleberry park ranger who managed to escape death at the hands of the Alien Cow Invasion -- has joined forces with a small group of human rebels in an underground hidden base. With the help of Dr. Kuzniak, Future Steve must travel back in time to the year 2015 and kill head ranger Woody Johnson, whose actions led to the Invasion and the destruction of all humanity. But Denzel Jackson has other plans for Steve's time travel technology, redneck Bobby Possumcods willingly submits to Alien Cow domination, and Connie's advances toward Ethel get... weird.
BRIGANDS #4 (OF 5)
(W) Ram V. (A) Rosh (CA) Mukesh Singh
Our heroes make their last stop at the port city of Cartaduan to take a ship across the Niere into Krantal where they must steal the Myros Pendulum. But Stilian Desault's past is catching up with him. There's a price on his head and an assassin known only as The Count is aiming to collect. Meanwhile a familiar foe is out for revenge and on the prowl in the streets of the port city. Cartaduan's a great place to visit but the stay will kill you. Danger lurks around every corner and sharp ends and devil's deals must both be negotiated.
BRITANNIA TP
(W) Peter Milligan (A) Juan Jose Ryp (CA) Cary Nord
On the fringes of civilization, the world's first detective is about to make an unholy discovery... Ruled by the Fates. Manipulated by the Gods. Commanded by Caesar. In the year 65 A.D., one's destiny was not his own. At the height of Nero's reign, a veteran of Rome's imperial war machine has been dispatched to the farthest reaches of the colonies to investigate unnatural happenings... In the remote outpost of Britannia, Antonius Axia - the First Detective - will become Rome's only hope to reassert control over the empire's most barbaric frontier...and keep the monsters that bridge the line between myth and mystery at bay... From comics mastermind Peter Milligan (X-Statix, Shade the Changing Man) and incendiary artist Juan Jose Ryp (NINJAK, Clone) comes a psychological journey into terror, temptation, and bloodshed in Valiant's latest magnum opus.! Collecting BRITANNIA #1-4.
BROKEN MOON LEGENDS O/T DEEP #5 (OF 6)
(W) Philip Kim (A) Nat Jones (CA) Nat Jones
Korbin, David, Avery, Keeney, and To'klace, along with their reluctant vampire allies, set out by boat to find the only creature who might be able to stop Cthulhu and the Tok-tok: Dagon. But Dagon is guarded by sea serpents and not even guaranteed to awaken, and Cthulhu is spreading a madness akin to nuclear radiation. The evocative horror art of Nat Jones brings the latest chapter of AGP's post-apocalyptic hit to thrilling life!
BTOOOM GN #16
(W) Junya Inoue (A) Junya Inoue (CA) Junya Inoue
The balance on the island is violently rocked! The equilibrium on the island has been greatly thrown off by Takanohashi's sudden announcement. There's only one day to go before the game is up, and only three people left who can beat it...leaving the players bewildered by this sudden rule change. But that bewilderment turns into anger and leads to suspicion, causing the bonds between players start to fray. And when Himiko is wandering around the island, looking for Ryouta, another stray catches sight of her. Will Himiko ever be reunited with Ryouta? Meanwhile, Ryouta himself is assaulted by a tragedy born out of suspicion!
BTVS SEASON 11 #0
VAR JEANTY CVR
(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Georges Jeanty (CA) Georges Jeanty
Now living in the Safe Zone, Buffy, Willow, and Spike are making do while sharing space with so many other magical folk. Unfortunately, with natural enemies living together and low blood rations for the vampires, time will tell how safe things will remain in the "Safe" Zone . . .
BTVS SEASON 11 #4
MAIN MORRIS CVR
(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Georges Jeanty (CA) Steve Morris
Now living in the Safe Zone, Buffy, Willow, and Spike are making do while sharing space with so many other magical folk. Unfortunately, with natural enemies living together and low blood rations for the vampires, time will tell how safe things will remain in the "Safe" Zone . . .
BULLSEYE #1 (OF 5)
SHOOT FIRST! Daredevil, Elektra, Punisher... You name 'em, Bullseye beat 'em. But that was just business... This? This is pleasure. What does the world's greatest assassin do for fun? Find out what Bullseye gets involved in for laughs in this deadly first issue, way down in South America! Rated T+
BURNE HOGARTH TARZAN HC #4
THE LOST TRIBES
(W) Simon Ward
THE WORLD-FAMOUS COMIC STRIP, RESTORED AND COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ITS ENTIRETY! Following on from Tarzan Versus The Nazis, Tarzan in the City of Gold and Tarzan Versus The Barbarians, Tarzan - The Island Of Mua-Ao is the fourth and final exclusive volume authorized by the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate, collecting the entire run of the legendary Tarzan comic strip by one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century, Burne Hogarth (with Don Garden).
BUT LIKE MAYBE #2
(W) Arianna Margulis (A) Arianna Margulis (CA) Arianna Margulis
Based on the smash-hit Instagram account, is a new comic book about life and stuff, examining the complicated world of selfies, brunch, hangovers, love, rejection, and over-analyzing everything. But Like Maybe is back at it again, trying to find herself... and a job, which both prove to be difficult in NYC. The voice of a generation... ?
AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS
BUZZBOY GO DIGITAL MONSTER MAYHEM #1
HEROES VS MONSTERS CVR
(W) John Gallagher (A) John Gallagher (CA) John Gallagher
Monsters are over-running Buzzboy's city, thanks to a super popular game app gone wild! It's time to uncover a ferocious monster mystery, just as Buzzboy and friends are being blamed for the city's troubles. Featuring the return of world's coolest super sidekick, Buzzboy, super speedster Zoomer, and sarcastic sorceress Becca, in all-new, comedic adventures, for those that enjoy Teen Titans Go! and Gravity Falls! You'll love this new take on superheroes, focusing on the funny business that happens between saving the world and living together as teenagers, with only a mad scientist for supervision. Created, written and drawn by Harvey-nominated John Gallagher (Pink Panther, Adventure Time!)
AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS
BUZZBOY GO DIGITAL MONSTER MAYHEM #1
CATCH EM ALL CVR
(W) John Gallagher (A) John Gallagher (CA) John Gallagher
Monsters are over-running Buzzboy's city, thanks to a super popular game app gone wild! It's time to uncover a ferocious monster mystery, just as Buzzboy and friends are being blamed for the city's troubles. Featuring the return of world's coolest super sidekick, Buzzboy, super speedster Zoomer, and sarcastic sorceress Becca, in all-new, comedic adventures, for those that enjoy Teen Titans Go! and Gravity Falls! You'll love this new take on superheroes, focusing on the funny business that happens between saving the world and living together as teenagers, with only a mad scientist for supervision. Created, written and drawn by Harvey-nominated John Gallagher (Pink Panther, Adventure Time!)
CABINET OF DOCTOR CALIGARI #1
(W) Diego Olmos (A) Diego Olmos (CA) Diego Olmos
Based in the classic and revolutionary movie! The carnival has arrived to Holstenwall, and with it, the mysterious sideshow of the Doctor Caligari and the sleepwalker Cesare, who can foresee the future. And a shocking wave of murders terrify the city and will take young Frances to a spiral of death and madness.
CADMUS #1
(W) Samantha Beck (A) Samantha Beck
Antarctic Press presents a true tale for the ages, a gorgeous retelling of a classic Greek myth. When his sister Europa is kidnapped from his home of Phoenicia, Cadmus is sent by his father to retrieve her. Unable to find her yet forbidden to return without her, his fortunes seem to turn when an oracle reveals how he shall sow the first seeds of a mighty city of his own!
CALAMITY JANE HC
(W) Christian Perrissin (A) Mathieu Blanchin (CA) Mathieu Blanchin
Return to the real-life days of the wild, wild West where the living wasn't so easy... especially for women. Martha Jane Cannary was a bona fide frontierswoman, a professional scout, a drunk, and sometime whore, doing whatever it took to stay alive in the hardscrabble days of American expansion. Writer Christian Perrissin (El Niño, Cape Horn) joins forces with Alph-Art-winning artist Matthieu Blanchin to tackle the legend of this formidable prairie girl and her daring life alongside the likes of Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickok. Presented in English for the first time ever, this is the true story of an extraordinary, independent woman with gumption, the incredible Calamity Jane! • Available in English for the first time! • Angoulême Award Winner!
CALL OF DUTY ZOMBIES #3
(W) Justin Jordan (A) Jonathan Wayshak (CA) Simon Bisley
When an AI security system tries to destroy the Tranzit crew, Marlton must use his tech skills to outwit the digital defenses. Misty reminds him that he can't survive on his own: it's going to take more than know-how and smarts to get everyone out alive. The group decide to take a chance on escaping from the zombie-infested apocalyptic wasteland, not knowing if their desperate attempt will work or where it could take them.
CAPTAIN AMERICA SAM WILSON #19
(W) Nick Spencer (A) Paul Renaud (CA) Daniel Acuña
"THE END OF THE LINE" continues as Cap's problems intensify - and a city burns! Rated T+
CAPTAIN AMERICA STEVE ROGERS #11
(W) Nick Spencer (A) Jesus Saiz (CA) Elizabeth Torque
In the wake of Maria Hill's court-martial, who will become the new head of S.H.I.E.L.D.? The answer will electrify you! Rated T+
CAPTAIN AMERICA STEVE ROGERS #12
(W) Nick Spencer (A) Jesus Saiz (CA) Simone Bianchi
Zemo is back - and can the new Masters of Evil be far behind? Rated T+
CARDFIGHT VANGUARD GN #7
(W) Akira Itou (A) Akira Itou (CA) Akira Itou
is the latest from the creator of the best-selling comic and trading card game Vanguard skews toward teens, both male and female, and should be a pillar for manga sections as well as comic book stores and board game stores worldwide. The basis of the hit trading card game and animation franchise, is a modern fantasy tale of trading card playing and making friends through gaming.
CARE BEARS PUZZLING PATH GN
(W) Georgia Ball (A) Lisa Moore (CA) Melanie Gillman
When bullying leads Jaden to lose interest in his class project with Natalie, it's the Care Bears to the rescue! They whisk Jayden and Natalie away to Care-A-Lot to reignite their excitement by finding the long-lost Passion Stone! But the stone can only be found at the end of the Puzzling Path, and they'll have to navigate all kinds of traps, tricks, puzzles, and riddles to make it to the end!
CARNAGE USA TP NEW PTG
(W) Zeb Wells (A) Clayton Crain (CA) Clayton Crain
He's baaaaack! You can't keep a good symbiote down! With his host, serial killer Cletus Kasady, Carnage is looking to wreak some good old-fashioned chaos in the small town of Doverton, Colorado. Now, Captain America, Hawkeye, the Thing, Wolverine and Spider-Man - with help from the special-ops Mercury Team and its symbiotic arsenal; Dr. Tanis Nieves, a.k.a. Scorn; and the one and only Venom, now a government operative -- must stop Carnage before an entire American town becomes slaves to the whims of a madman! Collecting CARNAGE, U.S.A. #1-5. Rated T+
(W) Jonathan Rivera (A) Michael Avon Oeming (CA) Michael Avon Oeming
After agreeing to help defeat the mysterious being known as the Whisperer, Cave imbibes "Night Pudding" (a concoction reserved for only the strongest warriors and the truly metal) with King P'Thrall, while Chloe experiences the local scene with a group of subterranean teenagers. What could possibly go wrong? And if something did go wrong, it's all good-because Cave knows some big league heroes who are just a phone call away, so... Plus: a new "Super Powers" tale by Tom Scioli!
VAR ED
(W) Jonathan Rivera (A) Michael Avon Oeming (CA) Mitch Gerads
After agreeing to help defeat the mysterious being known as the Whisperer, Cave imbibes "Night Pudding" (a concoction reserved for only the strongest warriors and the truly metal) with King P'Thrall, while Chloe experiences the local scene with a group of subterranean teenagers. What could possibly go wrong? And if something did go wrong, it's all good-because Cave knows some big league heroes who are just a phone call away, so... Plus: a new "Super Powers" tale by Tom Scioli!