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Image Comics Solicitations - Last Six Months

OLYMPUS #1 GEM OF THE MONTH

script NATHAN EDMONDSON

art & cover CHRISTIAN WARDvariant cover TOMMY LEE EDWARDSMAY 20

24 PAGES / FC

$2.99In ancient Greece, Zeus granted eternal life to two brothers, and bound them to his service. 3,000 years later, they are hunting an exiled god, only in their hunt they release onto earth one of Hades' most dangerous prisoners. With a fresh, compelling visual style and original storytelling,OLYMPUS #1is a rebirth of classical mythology into action and intrigue.

SPAWN: ARCHITECTS OF FEAR (ONE-SHOT) (RES)

story ARTHUR CLAIRE

art & cover ALEKSI BRICLOTMAY 28

64 PAGES / FC

$6.99From the creative team that brought you Spawn Simony comes this new original Spawn graphic novel fully painted by one of the world's premiere artists. An elite group of Angels, known as the Caste of Architects, needs the help of Spawn to retrieve one of their living weapons that has gone amok, the Horsaak-El. For centuries this "weapon" has been absorbing the souls of the damned to keep them from joining the armies of Hell, but now it is preying on the souls of the innocent. To ensure Spawn's cooperation, one of the Caste have placed his brother, Marc, in the weapon's path.SPAWN: ARCHITECTS OF FEAR also features a behind-the-scenes section, with additional art and commentary about this long-anticipated project.OFFERED AGAIN

SPAWN: NEW FLESH TP

SPAWN: NEO NOIR TP

YOUNGBLOOD #9

story ROB LIEFELD

art & cover ROB LIEFELDMAY 28

32 PAGES / FC

$3.99FIRST STRIKE BEGINS!

While the new Obama appointed Youngblood team deals with the threat of a resurgent Cybernet, the White House is under attack! The President must work with a surprising figure from Youngblood's past in order to stay alive. Who is the member from Youngblood's past that is behind the assault on the First Family?OFFERED AGAIN

YOUNGBLOOD, VOL. 1: FOCUS TESTED TP

ARMAGEDDON NOW: JADA (ONE-SHOT)

story ROB LIEFELD

art & cover MARAT MYCHAELS & MIKE CAPPROTTIMAY 20

32 PAGES / FC

$3.99A mysterious baby holds the key to Armageddon! The popular rogue agent, JADA, from the pages of ARMAGEDDON NOW earns her status as an elite agent in this exciting spy tale pitting her against a powerful crime cartel seeking control of a mysterious baby who holds secrets that can change the world as we know it.OFFERED AGAIN

ARMAGEDDON NOW: WORLD WAR III HC

POWER UP OGN

story & art DOUG TENNAPEL

cover DOUG TENNAPELMAY 28

128 PAGES / BW

$12.99

From the creator of Earthworm Jim, Creature Tech and Monster Zoo comes the comedic story of Hugh Randolph, a family man down on his luck. He works as a mindless drone at a local printer until he discovers a mysterious video game console that gives him the power to produce endless riches, manipulate his work day, even cheat death.OFFERED AGAIN

EARTHBOY JACOBUS OGN

GEAR OGN

MONSTER ZOO OGN

G-MAN, VOL.1: LEARNING TO FLY TP

story CHRIS GIARRUSSO

art & cover CHRIS GIARRUSSOMAY 20

96 PAGES, FC

$9.99From the creator of the sold-out MINI-MARVELS digests comes the first G-MAN digest! Writer/artist CHRIS GIARRUSSO continues his signature Mini Marvels brand of comics with G-Man and his pals, the next wave of all-new kid super-heroes!Collects the sold-out G-Man one-shot, the G-Man Christmas story, an extensive collection of COMIC BITS comic strips and more!

SPAWN: ORIGINS, VOL. 1 TP

story TODD McFARLANE

art TODD McFARLANE

cover GREG CAPULLOMAY 6

144 PAGES / FC

$14.99Todd McFarlane Productions presents Spawn: Origins!

Newly designed and reformatted trades now feature all new cover art with new interpretations of classic Spawn covers, by GREG CAPULLO. SPAWN: ORIGINS, VOL. 1 reprints the stories and artwork (by TODD McFARLANE himself) that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published. SPAWN: ORIGINS, VOL. 1 includes the introduction of not only Spawn, but also a number of other memorable and menacing characters, including Malebolgia and the Violator.Collects SPAWN #1-6OFFERED AGAIN

THE BEST OF CURSE OF THE SPAWN TP

SPECIAL FORCES, VOL. 1 TP

story KYLE BAKER

art & cover KYLE BAKERMAY 13

200 PAGES / FC

$16.99The Comic Book That Ended The Iraq War!

Zone, the unwitting pawn of a corrupt recruiter, is a mentally disabled soldier. Felony is a three-time loser who enlisted to avoid life in prison. When the rest of their unit is massacred in Baghdad, these brave American teenagers are democracy's last hope against the villainy of the notorious terrorist known as The Desert Wolf!Collects issues SPECIAL FORCES #1-4Retailer warning: may not be suitable for all ages.

THE WALKING DEAD COMPENDIUM, VOL. 1 TP

story ROBERT KIRKMAN

art CHARLIE ADLARD & TONY MOORE

cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURNMAY 6

1088 PAGES / BW

$59.99AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

The first eight volumes of this fan-favorite series collected into one massive paperback collection. Get it while supplies last. Collects THE WALKING DEAD #1-48.Retailer warning: may not be suitable for all ages. OFFERED AGAIN

THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 1 TP

THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 2 TP

THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 3 TP

THE WALKING DEAD SCRIPT BOOK #1

DEAD @17: ULTIMATE EDITION TP

story JOSH HOWARD

art & cover JOSH HOWARDMAY 13

408 PAGES, FC

$24.99When 17-year-old Nara Kilday is murdered at the hands of a demonic cult, the quiet suburb of Darlington Hills is turned upside down. But when Nara inexplicably returns from the dead, what seems like a miracle at first may in fact spell the end for mankind. This volume collects the entire DEAD @17 saga - what Comic Shop News calls "one of the most thought-provoking character-driven horror tales in years."The perfect way to jump on board before the launch of next month's all-new series.Collects DEAD @17, DEAD @17: BLOOD OF SAINTS, DEAD @17: REVOLUTION and DEAD @17: THE 13th BROTHEROFFERED AGAIN

LOADED BIBLE, VOL. 1 TP

DAWN, VOL. 3: THREE TIERS TP

story JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER

art & cover JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNERMAY 13

144 PAGES / FC

$14.99JOSEPH LINSNER put three years into creating this third chapter of the Dawn saga, his modern reworking of classic earth goddess mythology. In THREE TIERS, Dawn leads her earthly lover Darrian through a post-apocalyptic Europa. She taunts him in visions and dreams, but she is always just one maddening step away. On his quest for Dawn, Darrian fights duels, slays dragons, and makes love to three women a virgin, a queen and a whore. Is Dawn one of them or all three? In chasing Dawn, Darrian stumbles upon the key to his destiny and discovers the true face of the goddess.Collects DAWN: THREE TIERS #1-6OFFERED AGAIN

DAWN, VOL. 1 TP

I KILL GIANTS TP

story JOE KELLY

art & cover J.M. KEN NIIMURAMAY 13

184 PAGES, BW

$15.99Barbara Thorson, a girl battling monsters both real and imagined, kicks butt, takes names, and faces her greatest fear in the bittersweet coming-of-age story called "Best Indy Book of 2008" by IGN. AICN says "Oea great mini full of eccentricity, humor and humanity that I not only highly recommend, but hope to see get some well deserved attention come Eisner time."Collects I KILL GIANTS #1-7

NOBLE CAUSES ARCHIVES, VOL. 2 TP

story JAY FAERBER

art various

cover CORY WALKERMAY 6

778 PAGES / BW

$24.99Concluding Jay Faerber's epic superhero series! This volume features the introduction of the Blackthornes, a family of super-villains, as well as a leap forward 5 years into the future! Together with the first volume, these Archives collect the entire series, start to finish!Collects NOBLE CAUSES #13-40, NOBLE CAUSES: EXTENDED FAMILY #1 and NOBLE CAUSES: EXTENDED FAMILY #2.OFFERED AGAIN

NOBLE CAUSES ARHIVES, VOL. 1 TPPOWERS VOL. 1: WHO KILLED RETRO GIRL? TP (NEW PRINTING)

story BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

art & cover MICHAEL AVON OEMINGMAY 27

208 PAGES / FC

$21.99Homicide Detective Christian Walker has to investigate the shocking murder of one of the most popular superheroes the world has ever known, Retro Girl. Walker teamed up with spunky rookie Detective Deena Pilgrim, as the murder investigation takes them from the seediest underbelly a city has to offer, to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. As shocking twisted hidden truths about Retro Girl come to light, Walker finds that to solve this crime he might have to reveal his own dark secret.This Definitive Collection features an all-new "making of" sketch-book section, a presentation of BENDIS' original "shooting script" for the first chapter, a collection of newspaper style teaser strips, plus a gallery of unused illustrations art and cover art.Collects POWERS #1-6BACKLIST SPOTLIGHT

24seven, VOL. 1-2

AFTERWORKS, VOL. 1-2

COMIC BOOK TATTOO HC & SC

FOUR-LETTER WORLDS

LIQUID CITY

POPGUN, VOL. 1-3

PUT THE BOOK BACK ON THE SHELF

TALES FROM THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN

AMBER ATOMS #4

story, art & cover KELLY YATES

colors MICHAEL E. WIGGAMMAY 27

32 PAGES / FC

$3.50The final battle begins when the true villain, Lord Boomba, reveals his plan to enslave all the free worlds of the galaxy in a single stroke. It's up to Amber to stop Boomba's monstrous warships, yet there's one that stands in her wayOe her father's killer. It's a confrontation for the fate of the galaxy.

THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #16

story ROBERT KIRKMAN

art & cover JASON HOWARD

variant cover DALE KEOWN (1/25 incentive)MAY 28

32 PAGES / FC

$2.99"LOCKDOWN," Part Two

As the world-ending plans of THE FACE draw nearer to completion--Stronghold Prison is attacked! Amidst the chaos Wolf-Man must face off against Zechariah for the final time. Will it lead to his escape--or his demise?

ELEPHANTMEN #19 (RES)

story RICHARD STARKINGS

art MARIAN CHURCHLAND

cover IAN CHURCHILL & BOO COOK

flip cover MARIAN CHURCHLAND

variant cover IAN CHURCHILLMAY 13

32 PAGES / FC

$3.50"MONSOON"

The story of Sahara.

FOUR EYES #4 (RES)

story JOE KELLY

art MAX FIUMARA & NESTOR PEREYRA

cover MAX FIUMARA & NESTOR PEREYRAMAY 25

32 PAGES / FC

$3.50With his hands on a baby dragon, Enrico stands on the precipice of a new life. But is the cost too high to bear?

INVINCIBLE #62

story ROBERT KIRKMAN

art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIAMAY 20

32 PAGES / FC

$2.99INVINCIBLE WAR: AFTERMATH!

CONQUEST is here. Invincible is confronted with the most dangerous threat he's ever faced. He will not come out of this unscathed. This issue is not to be missed.

JERSEY GODS #4

story GLEN BRUNSWICK & MARK WAID

art DAN McDAID & JOE INFURNARI

cover MICHAEL ALLRED

variant cover DAN McDAIDMAY 6

32 PAGES / FC

$3.50A strange turn of events sends Zoe bargain shopping at the Cherry Hill Mall. Her delight goes sour when an unexpected encounter with fashion mogul Delia forces her to confront a fierce designer-jean counterfeit ring. The gods of Neboron must undergo extreme measures in order to save their planet from an extinction level asteroid. MARK WAID and JOE INFURNARI continue their exciting gods of Neboron Civil War back-up story.

KILLER OF DEMONS #3 (of 3)

story CHRISTOPHER YOST

art & cover SCOTT WEGENERMAY 6

40 PAGES / FC

$3.99The fiendish finale! But what's at stake? Dave Sloan's mind and soul? Or the fate of humanity? Is Dave fighting his way through a horde of demons, or is he blazing a trail of death through his co-workers and cementing his place as a mass murderer? Who is telling the truth... the angel, or the devil? But as Dave faces off with Astaroth, Archduke of Hell (or possibly his creative director), one thing is for sure... demons are going be be killed, whether they're real or imaginary.

LILLIM #3 (of 5)

story SHAUN LAPACEK & IAN KEISER

art & cover MATRIXMAY 13

32 PAGES / FC

$2.99After his confrontation with Bridget's ex-boyfriend, Loki is forced to explain his dark rage. Loki shocks Bridget with the truth of his identity and life, as they begin their journey to the place of his birth, where he hopes to find answers about Odin. Meanwhile, Odin and Thor begin to assert their dominance over the volatile country of Provenka.

LUCHA LIBRE #7

story JERRY FRISSEN

art GOBI, WITKO, FABIEN M, TANQUERELLE

cover GOBIMAY 6

56 PAGES / FC

$6.99After fighting cheerleading Ninjas and evil Rednecks, TEQUILA discovers his precious trailer home in flames. Ouch! The Cyclops and Sirens mysteriously appear on THE TIKITIS tropical island. Odyssey! PROFESOR FURIA gets arrested. Karma! LUCHADORITO's Melindez fights a little lizard and loses. Pathetic!

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #16 (RES)

story MICHAEL ALLRED

art & cover MICHAEL ALLREDMAY 28

32 PAGES / FC

$3.50"TEENAGE WASTELAND!"

The Atomics get their band back together and work to get a spot in a music festival. But they are shocked and surprised to find it's sponsored by immortal "Tweens" from another dimension who are looking to take their favorite band back with them. YIKES!

PROOF #20

story ALEX GRECIAN

art & cover RILEY ROSSMOMAY 28

32 PAGES / FC

$3.50 "JULIA," Part Three

As Scotland Yard closes in,London's circus freaks join forces to track down Springheel Jack and end his reign of terror.

SAVAGE DRAGON #148

story ERIK LARSEN

art & cover ERIK LARSENMAY 6

32 PAGES / FC

$3.50All-new story and art from fan-favorite writer/artist ERIK LARSEN (Spider-Man, Wolverine)!There's a new vigilante in town: The Dynamic Daredevil! Thisrecently resurrected herofrom comics' Golden Age has made Chicago his new home and it pits him against Chicago's fin-headed finest! Plus: A mysterious assassin from Dragon's past is introduced asDragon's battle against the notorious Vicious Circle heats up. A great jumping-on point for SAVAGE DRAGON, which includes the ongoing back up serial that is not available in the Free Comic Book Day edition of this issue, plus the usual assortment of letters, pinups and other features. It's the ultimate introductory issue and fit for readers young and old.OFFERED AGAIN

SAVAGE DRAGON #137 (CURRENT PRINTING)

SAVAGE DRAGON #145

SOUL KISS #4 (of 5)

story STEVEN T. SEAGLE

art & cover MARCO CINELLOMAY 13

32 PAGES / FC

$3.50Be careful what you wish forOeLili Bloom is locked into a non-stop nightmare version of "Let's Make a Deal." But trading the scarred souls of men she kisses for the innocent soul of her boyfriend is proving harder than Lili thought. Time is running out for the worst barter of the decade. Will Lili find a way to beat the Devil? Or will she simply give in to her urge to pucker up and seal the deal? And could her situation possibly get any more complicated? Of course it could.Oeyou just might get it.Retailer warning: may not be suitable for all ages.

SPAWN #192

story TODD McFARLANE & BRIAN HOLGUIN

art WHILCE PORTACIO & TODD McFARLANE

cover WHILCE PORTACIO & TODD McFARLANEMAY 20

32 PAGES / FC

$2.95"ENDGAME," Part Eight

Realizing that there is no one he can fully trust, Jim sets out on his own, growing increasingly paranoid and desperate for answers regarding his identity. As he becomes more and more reliant on the Spawn entity to sustain him, enemies begin closing in from all sides. Meanwhile, detectives Sam and Twitch make a surprising discovery. Brought to you by TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO and BRIAN HOLGUIN.OFFERED AGAIN

SPAWN #185 (CURRENT PRINTING)

SPAWN #186 (CURRENT PRINTING)

THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF H.P. LOVECRAFT #2 (of 4)

story MAC CARTER

art TONY SALMONS

cover ADAM BYRNEMAY 13

36 PAGES / FC

$4.99Something sinister has been unleashed into the life of young pulp writer H.P. Lovecraft. His wretched dream of monsters and murder has come true! It can't be coincidence... It can't be merely that he's begun a fast descent into madness... Two men are dead! Can Lovecraft stop the deadly beasts that seem to slip from his subconscious into the real world before the police discover that the trail of blood leads directly to his doorstep....RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

THE SWORD #18

story JOSHUA LUNA

art & cover JONATHAN LUNAMAY 6

32 PAGES / FC

$2.99Dara's battle with the earth-god Knossos finally comes to an end, but in a way she and even Knossos never expected.RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

THE WALKING DEAD #61

story ROBERT KIRKMAN

art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURNSalvation?MAY 13

32 PAGES / BW

$2.99RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES SHADOWLINE SOLICITATIONS FOR APRIL 2009

OVERLOOK #2 (of 3)

Story by Joshua Williamson

Art and Cover by Alejandro Aragon32 pages

BW

May 06

$3.50Mickey makes his way to the corrupt city of Overlook and quickly infiltrates the underground fight scene. But he learns that finding twenty million dollars is not an easy task! Especially when he keeps getting distracted by women who love to make life complicated. For fans of CRIMINAL and hard-boiled crime comics!

EVIL & MALICE: SAVE THE WORLD TPB

story and art by JIMMIE ROBINSON128 pg

FC

May 20

$14.99SAVE THE WORLD!

Evelyn and Malinda are the 13-year old twin daughters of the infamous (but soft-hearted) villain, The Black Eye. But when a group of super villains makes life miserable for their father the girls take action themselves -- as superheroes! Now the madcap action is a race against time before their father discovers their identities and grounds them for life!Fan favorite Jimmie Robinson delivers all-ages fun! Finally collected with extras and additional lost pages!

BOMB QUEEN PRESENTS: ALL GIRL COMICS

story & plot by Kristen Simon & Jim Valentino

dialogue by Kat Cahill

cover by Jimmie Robinson

art by Seth Damoose22 pg

FC

May 27

$3.50Bomb Queen! Dee Rail! Blacklight! Rebound! Editor Girl! Tempest! Fetish! The girls must work together to solve a problem that affects them allÖsomething is rendering all the men in the world impotent! Bomb Queen reluctantly teams up with the super-heroines to find the culprit and save the human raceÖalthough not for that reason. Tongue-in-cheek sexual situations (but probably not enough!), drawn by fan favorite artist Seth Damoose of I Hate Gallant Girl!