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IDW Publishing Previews for October 3rd, 2012


30 DAYS OF NIGHT OMNIBUS, VOL. 2
Writer: Steve Niles, Matt Fraction, Kelly Sue DeConnick, & Ben Templesmith
Art: Ben Templesmith, Kody Chamberlain, Justin Randall, & Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover: Ben Templesmith
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 3, 2012
Price: $29.99

The Story

30 Days of Night Omnibus Vol. 2 contains four graphic novels in one collection. Three short stories are presented in Bloodsucker Tales. Find out what happens to the cursed couple in Eben & Stella. Enter Russia, World War II, and an event that explains later developments in Red Snow. Finally, return to the town where it all started in Beyond Barrow.

TPB, FC, 408 Pages, 6" x 9"

ISBN 978-1-61377-480-9



THE CROW #4 (of 5)
Writer: John Shirley
Art: Kyle Hotz
Cover: Kyle Hotz
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 3, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

As the shuddering climax of The Crow: Death & Rebirth draws near, the ghost of Jamie's friend Toko descends into the spiritual World Below of Japanese tradition, and discovers that while Haruko's body walks the mortal world, her soul is trapped in the afterlife, destined to be consumed by a powerful demon... unless it can be rescued in time. Cold rage overflows the vengeful spirit of The Crow, as he penetrates the shadows of Tokyo in diminishing hopes of saving his soulmate...

*Variant cover:
Variant James O'Barr cover

FC, 32 Pages


DOCTOR WHO #1
Writer: Andy Diggle
Art: Mark Buckingham
Cover: Mark Buckingham
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 3, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

The Doctor is back!

Welcome to a new, exciting era for everyone's favorite Time Lord, as New York Times bestselling writer Andy Diggle (The Losers) pilots the TARDIS as the ongoing series architect. Joining him for this first arc is Eisner Award-winning artist Mark Buckingham (Fables), who also will provide covers for the series. Geronimo!

*Variant covers:
Variant photo cover
Variant wraparound papercraft Tardis cover

Bullet points:

  • Written by Andy Diggle, co-creator of the Eisner-winning series The Losers!
  • Art by Mark Buckingham, multiple Eisner-winner for Fables!

FC, 32 Pages


G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO, VOL. 5
Writer: Larry Hama
Art: S.L. Gallant, Ron Frenz & Sal Buscema
Cover: Ron Frenz & Sal Buscema
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 3, 2012
Price: $19.99

The Story

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero continues as the hunt for the Blue Ninjas rages on both sides. SNAKE EYES, BARONESS, and COBRA COMMANDER all want revenge but their foe is far more dangerous than they perceived. Plus, a special issue where G.I. JOE goes to SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL!

Bullet points:
• Includes issues #176 - 180!

TPB, FC, 124 Pages

ISBN: 978-1-61377-486-1


LOVE AND CAPES: WHAT TO EXPECT #3 (of 6)
Writer: Thom Zahler
Art: Thom Zahler & Jerry Ordway
Cover: Thom Zahler & Jerry Ordway
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 3, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

Darkblade is finding that trying to balance his business, his superhero life, and his relationship with Amazonia is causing him to spread himself a little thin. There's only one solution: It's time to get a sidekick... er, intern. Meanwhile, Abby begins to wonder why mothers feel compelled to share birthing horror stories with pregnant women.

Bullet points:

  • Romantic comedy for fans of "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."
  • This issue's cover features inking by the legendary Jerry Ordway!
  • "The characters are compelling, the situations a novel, humorous twist of cliches and all perfectly paced with dialogue that adds layers of depth which belie the simple surface appearance."—Alan Davis

FC, 32 Pages


MARS ATTACKS CLASSICS, VOL. 2
Writer: Keith Giffen & Dwight Jon Zimmerman
Art: Charles Adlard, Rick Magyar, Michael Docherty, Rudy Nebres, Hugh Haynes & Steve Montano
Cover: Matt Frank
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 3, 2012
Price: $19.99

The Story

Mars Attacks Classics Vol. 2 contains 7 more issues of Martian mayhem. Includes "Counterstrike!" and "The Rescue of Janice Brown."

Bullet points:
• Collected for the first time!

TPB, FC, 164 Pages

ISBN: 978-1-61377-491-5


THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
Writer: Oscar Wilde
Art: S.P. Shearon
Cover: S.P. Shearon
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 3, 2012
Price: $17.99

The Story

Oscar Wilde's only published novel, the fascinating, dark tale of Dorian Gray is re-presented in this handsome hardcover edition. Featuring powerful illustrations from S.P. Shearon, Wilde's tale of aestheticism and duplicity is an excellent addition to IDW's growing library of illustrated classics.

HC, FC, 220 Pages, 6" x 9"

ISBN 978-1-61377-400-7


TRIO, VOL. 1
Writer: John Byrne
Art: John Byrne
Cover: John Byrne
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 3, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

ZAP! POW! BAM!-are sound effects you may actually see in this series, as John Byrne returns to his roots with a brand-new superhero series. Their code names are simple: ONE, TWO and THREE, but the world calls them ROCK, PAPER and SCISSORS. Together, they are Trio.

TPB, FC, 104 Pages

ISBN: 978-1-61377-411-3


ZOMBIES VS ROBOTS: Z-BOYZ IN THE ROBOT GRAVEYARD (PROSE)
Writer: John Shirley
Art: Daniel Bradford
Cover: Daniel Bradford
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 3, 2012
Price: $34.99

The Story

The brain infection known as the Zombie vs Robots prose program continues with this exclusive two-part novella from cyberpunk John Shirley (The Crow). Evocative full-color illustrations of distressing robot-on-zombie violence by a master of dystopian atmospherics and unease provided by Daniel Bradford (King).

Bullet points:

  • This signed hardcover edition is limited to 500 copies
  • Written by John Shirley, writer of IDW's new The Crow series!

HC, FC, 108 Pages, 6" x 9"

ISBN 978-1-61377-239-3





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