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IDW Publishing Previews for September 5th, 2012


THE CAPE: 1969 #3 (of 4)
Writer: Joe Hill & Jason Ciaramella
Art: Nelson Daniel
Covers: Zach Howard, Nelson Daniel
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

Something dark and sinister has awakened inside Captain Chase. The brutal murder of a fellow captive has seemingly, somehow, transferred that power to Captain Chase. A power that began as peaceful, but soon becomes something else--something filled with hate, desiring of destruction, and hungry for revenge. With these new-found powers, Captain Chase takes to the sky and aims to settle the score with the man responsible for his torture and the death of his crew. Explore your dark side.

*Variant cover:
Nelson Daniel cover

FC, 32 Pages



CLASSIC POPEYE #2
Writer: Bud Sagendorf
Art: Bud Sagendorf
Cover: Bud Sagendorf
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

Classic Popeye stories by Bud Sagendorf, the long-time assistant to Popeye's creator E.C. Segar, are back! A meticulously faithful reprint of Popeye #2 from May-June 1948 includes a long rousing action-packed story "That's What I Yam" starring Popeye and Swee'pea and a howler comic "Easy Money" $tarring Popeye and his Pappy. Plus you'll find those glorious Sagendorf one-pagers in the cartoonist's gloriously funny writing and drawing style! Sagendorf comics are great comics!

Bullet points:

  • A perfect companion to the new Popeye series!
  • Bud Sagendorf's classic tales, lovingly restored!

FC, 52 Pages


THE CROW #3 (of 5)
Writer: John Shirley
Art: Kevin Colden
Covers: Kyle Hotz, James O'Barr
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

"Dark Bird, Lonely Island." Shibishii: "Lonely Island," off the coast of Japan. The entire island, a high-security fortress and a comfortable retreat at once, belongs to Biotrope International. Surely the Crow can't get them there, can he? He can and will, in search of Hendra, the woman who stole his beloved's body. He searches, too, for the shadowy Soro, the man who hides secrets within secrets... and uses the electronic to mask the demonic...

*Variant cover:
James O'Barr cover

Bullet points:

  • Written by John Shirley, co-screenwriter of The Crow and novelist (Everything is Broken)
  • Incentive covers by The Crow creator James O'Barr and a classic image from Kent Williams!

FC, 32 Pages


GHOSTBUSTERS OMNIBUS
Writer: Keith Champagne, Scott Lobdell, Dara Naraghi, Keith Dallas & Jim Beard, Peter David, James Eatock & Rob Williams
Art: Tom Nguyen, Ilias Kyriazis, Salgood Sam, Josh Howard, Dan Schoening, & Diego Jourdan
Cover: Nick Runge
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $24.99

The Story

Get ready GHOSTBUSTERS fans, because three complete tales are collected here in the Ghostbusters Omnibus! Including "Displaced Aggression," "The Other Side," and "Haunted Hollidays," you'll see Peter, Ray, Egon, and Winston travel across time, venture to hell, and celebrate the holidays as only the Ghostbusters can.

Bullet points:

  • 3 Full length graphic novels in one volume!

TPB, FC, 208 Pages, 6" x 9"

ISBN 978-1-61377-441-0



G.I. JOE #17
Writer: Chuck Dixon
Art: Alex Cal
Covers: Alex Cal, Robert Atkins
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

DEEP TERROR Epilogue!

COBRA's scheme to take the Joes public goes viral. America's most secret fighting force is on the run! COBRA COMMANDER dispenses his own rewards for failure. Copperback a prisoner of the JOEs! And SCARLETT learns that SNAKE EYES is still alive and confronts Helix in an encounter only one of them may survive!

*Variant cover:
Robert Atkins cover

Bullet points:

  • The artist of the smash hit COBRA COMMAND is back!
  • A pivotal moment that defines the future of G.I. JOE!

FC, 32 Pages



LOVE AND CAPES: WHAT TO EXPECT #2 (of 6)
Writer: Thom Zahler
Art: Thom Zahler & Sean Tiffany
Cover: Thom Zahler & Sean Tiffany
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

As their pregnancy continues, Mark and Abby are starting to worry what kind of parents they'll be. So when Abby's cousin Olivia needs a babysitter, they jump at the chance to have an adventure in babysitting. How will they do? Meanwhile, Darkblade and Amazonia make a big decision about their relationship.

Bullet points:

  • "Love and Capes is warm, witty, clever and lighthearted without being empty—there's real, satisfying emotion underlying the comedy." —Kurt Busiek
  • Romantic comedy for fans of "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."

FC, 32 Pages


TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES COLOR CLASSICS #4
Writer: Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird
Art: Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird
Cover: Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

This tale of the original TMNT, now in all-new color, expanded the Turtles universe COSMICALLY! In the search for the missing Splinter, the TMNT run headfirst into Foot Ninja and a mystery corporation that has ties to their pre-mutated past. But their investigation into the past drags them into a wholly unexpected future -- one of epic science fiction proportions!

Bullet points:

  • The original series is back, this time in COLOR!

FC, 40 Pages


TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES MICROSERIES #8: FUGITOID
Writer: Paul Allor
Art: Paul McCaffrey
Covers: David Petersen, Paul McCaffrey
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

Professor Honeycutt was instrumental in developing General Krang's technology. But when he realized just how insanely tyrannical his boss was, he decided to defect. One doesn't betray Krang without consequences, though, and Honeycutt's only chance for survival was to transport his mind into a fugitive robot body! The resulting adventure leads the new 'Fugitoid' to Earth, and stands to affect the Turtles' future in an unexpected and crucial way!

*Variant cover:
David Petersen Black & White cover

Bullet points:

  • Sets up an upcoming TMNT ongoing story arc!
  • Amazing art from Paul McCaffrey (Men of War)!

FC, 32 Pages


TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #83
Writer: Simon Furman
Art: Andrew Wildman
Covers: Andrew Wildman & Guido Guidi, Geoff Senior
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

The Wreckers are on Earth—and their fates rest in the hands of... a human? A very particular human—Spike Witwicky, the Circuit Smasher! The AUTOBOTs learn what MEGATRON's been doing the past 20 years... and OPTIMUS PRIME struggles to come to a decision about the future!

*Variant cover:
Geoff Senior cover

Bullet points:

  • The original TRANSFORMERS comics saga continues!

FC, 32 Pages


TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ONGOING #9
Writer: John Barber
Art: Andrew Griffith
Covers: Andrew Griffith & Casey Coller, Marcelo Matere
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

DINOBOT HUNT!

Ironhide and the DINOBOTS journey deep into the Cybertronian wilderness... and what they find is not what they expected! Meanwhile, the DECEPTICONS enact a dangerous plan with bizarre consequences!

*Variant cover:
Marcelo Matere cover

Bullet points:

  • DINOBOTS AT WAR!
  • The fate of the Aerialbots revealed!

FC, 32 Pages


TRUE BLOOD #4
Writer: Annie Nocenti & Michael McMillian
Art: Michael Gaydos
Covers: Tim Bradstreet, photo
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

Alan Ball's hit HBO series continues its ongoing comic tale. Learn what happened to your favorite characters on the night vampires revealed their existence to the world, with this issue focusing on ALCIDE!

*Variant cover:
Tim Bradstreet sketch cover

Bullet points:

  • Co-Written by Michael McMillian, "Steve Newlin" from the show, with fan-favorite Ann Nocenti (Daredevil, Green Arrow)!
  • Series features covers by Tim Bradstreet (The Punisher)!
  • Ask your retailer about the Tim Bradstreet sketch cover!

FC, 32 Pages


Other Titles Out This Week:


DAVE STEVENS: STORIES & COVERS
Writer: Dave Stevens
Art: Dave Stevens
Cover: Dave Stevens
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $49.99

The Story

Dave Stevens was renowned for his work on The Rocketeer, the beloved comic that introduced the world to Cliff Secord and his incredible rocket-pack. But Stevens was also one of the most sought-after and accomplished cover artists in comics. This collection will provide a comprehensive gallery of Dave's covers, with many of them scanned from the original art. Additionally, there will be cover roughs to accompany many of the covers. Finally, All of Dave's non-Rocketeer comic work will be presented, including incomplete and unpublished stories. As with the other books in the Dave Stevens IDW library of titles, this one is a must have for fans of great art!

HC, B&W, 272 Pages, 8" x 12"

ISBN 978-1-61377-269-0





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