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Image Comics Previews for October 31st, 2012


BEDLAM #1
Writer: Nick Spencer
Art: Riley Rossmo
Cover: Frazer Irving
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $3.50

The Story

Fillmore Press was once Madder Red, a homicidal maniac and criminal overlord who terrorized the town of Bedlam for years. Then he got better. This is what happens next.

A double-sized introduction to a blood-soaked cityscape of murder, mayhem, and mystery by NICK SPENCER (MORNING GLORIES, THIEF OF THIEVES) and RILEY ROSSMO (REBEL BLOOD, GREEN WAKE)!



BLOODSTRIKE #32
Writer: Tim Seeley
Art: Franchesco Gaston & Tim Seeley
Covers: Franchesco Gaston & Tim Seeley
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 31, 2012 (or TBD)
Price: $2.99

The Story

When one of the members of the 1960s teen team, The Young Americans is murdered, it's time for a reunion! But, it's not a social call, as Suprema and Twilight atack Operation: Bloodstrike!


CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL 2012
Writer: Various
Art: Various
Covers: Various
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 31, 2012 (or TBD)
Price: $4.99

The Story

This year's CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL anthology, benefiting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and published by Image Comics, declares "It's good to be free!" Edited by Image Publisher Eric Stephenson, the 48-page anthology to be released on October 31 features short stories by some of comics' hottest creators.

Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard contribute an all-new story about THE WALKING DEAD arch-villain The Governor, who will be making his debut in the television series this season. The anthology also features incredible stories by Howard Chaykin, Kieron Gillen, Jim McCann, Terry Moore, Chris Roberson, James Robinson, and more! Eye-popping art by stars likeMichael Allred, Chynna Clugston-Flores, Janet Lee,and Ben Templesmith completes this celebration of comics and free speech. In addition, previews of two upcoming Image comics — STORM DOGS by David Hine and Doug Braithwaite and THE SAVIOR byJames Robinson and J. Bone — will be included.

The anthology features an "A" cover by Gabriel Bá(Casanova, The Umbrella Academy) (AUG120468), a "B" cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson (Harley Quinn, Trouble, Defenders) (AUG120469), and a "C" cover by Chris Giarrusso (Mini Marvels, G-MAN) (AUG128005).

All proceeds from the CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL 2012 will benefit the important First Amendment legal work of the CBLDF, a non-profit group dedicated to protecting the free speech of the comics community of retailers, creators, publishers, librarians, and readers. It is available for pre-order now.

Here is the complete list of creative teams (Writer and Artist; one name indicates creator both writes and draws the story):

Howard Chaykin and Sina Grace
Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard
Chris Roberson and Roger Langridge
Jonathan Hickman
Terry Moore
Richard Starkings and Ian Churchill
David Hine and Doug Braithwaite
Joe Keatinge and Chynna Clugston-Flores
Kieron Gillen and Nate Belllegarde
Brandon Graham
Chris Giarrusso
James Asmus and Takeshi Miyazawa
James Robinson and J. Bone
Jim McCann and Janet Lee
Andy Diggle and Ben Templesmith



EPOCH, VOL. 1
Writer: Kevin McCarthy
Art: Paolo Pantalena, Jorge Fares & Bill Farmer
Cover: Paolo Pantalena, Jorge Fares & Bill Farmer
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $19.99

The Story

THE GREATEST TOURNAMENT THE WORLD HAS NEVER SEEN BEGINS ANEW!

Jonah Wright is an NYPD detective assigned to a mysterious murder case that threatens to rip him from the reality he knows and into the shadow world of his heritage - the Supernatural. Jonah's quest will drop him deep in the middle of a conspiracy that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of society and will plunge him into an ancient tournament known only as... EPOCH!

Collects EPOCH #1-5



FATALE #9
Writer: Ed Brubaker
Art: Sean Phillips & Dave Stewart
Cover: Sean Phillips
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $3.50

The Story

FATALE's second arc "The Devil's Business" rushes toward its savage conclusion, as Jo comes out of hiding, ready to confront the reborn Bishop as his cultists creep around 1970s Hollywood searching for her and her new lover...

And remember each issue of FATALE contains extra content, articles and artwork that are not available anywhere but the printed single issues.


HAPPY #2
Writer: Grant Morrison
Art: Darick Robertson
Cover: Darick Robertson
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $2.99

The Story

Trapped in a mob hospital at the mercy of the cold-eyed torture expert Smoothie and his team of dedicated sadists, the only hope for Nick Sax is Happy the Horse! With three days to Black Christmas, can our unlikely duo stay together long enough to stop Pedo-Santa's rampage?


HAUNT #27
Writer: Joe Casey
Art: Nathan Fox
Cover: Nathan Fox
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $2.99

The Story

THE SECRET OF LADY HAUNT REVEALED!

The Kilgore brothers face a challenge unlike any other - and what is Still Harvey Tubman's agenda? All this and a "death cherry" on top! Do not miss this issue!


THE MICE TEMPLAR VOL. 3 HC
Writer: Bryan J.L. Glass & Michael Avon Oeming
Art: Michael Avon Oeming & Victor Santos
Cover: Michael Avon Oeming
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $29.99

The Story

"A MIDWINTER NIGHT'S DREAM"

Karic was the prophesied "Chosen One," yet now all the Dark Lands will suffer for his audacious actions against King Icarus and the snake god of the druids. Winter has come to the Shadow Time. The Druid High Priest claims the vacant throne and unleashes a wave of tyranny. Civil war looms between rats and weasels. The legend of "Karic Lives" sparks open rebellion. While the hero Karic lies in a feverish coma, unable to wake: yet his dreams are a portal to the Outer Darkness, where the accursed evil of Donas the Nathair lays claim to Karic's very soul.

The two-time Harvey Award-winning series continues, from the acclaimed writer of THOR: FIRST THUNDER and the co-creator of POWERS and TAKIO!


WHISPERS #4
Writer: Joshua Luna
Art: Joshua Luna
Cover: Joshua Luna
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $2.99

The Story

Sam discovers a horrifying weakness in his supernatural ability. Just when he thought he was in complete control, his actions come back to bite him in a way he could never predict.


WITCHBLADE #161
Writer: Tim Seeley
Art: Diego Bernard & Fred Benes
Covers: John Tyler Christopher, Diego Bernard & Fred Benes
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $2.99

The Story

"APPARITIONS"

Private detective Sara Pezzini's recent exploits have had an unintended, but not all together negative side effect - she's now actually getting paid to investigate paid supernatural cases! However she may make an enemy of another one of Chicago's supernatural agents in the process. Meanwhile, all around her forces move in a much larger, sinister symphony...





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