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IDW Publishing Previews for October 31st, 2012


30 DAYS OF NIGHT #11
Writer: Steve Niles
Art: Christopher Mitten
Cover: Christopher Mitten
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

Fright-master Steve Niles continues the all-new, critically acclaimed 30 DAYS OF NIGHT ongoing series! The Euro vampires have brought in a secret weapon in the shape of a gigantic coffin. What rests inside could be the end of the line for Eben Olemaun and his growing flock of militant bloodsuckers. Meanwhile, Alice Blood has lost her closest ally in the war.

Bullet Points:

  • "A triumphant return for the preeminent modern vampire story."—Newsarama

FC, 32 Pages



COLONY
Writer: Bob Layton
Art: Dick Giordano & Bob Layton
Cover: Brad D. Nault
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $24.99

The Story

Condemned for a crime he didn't commit, Scott Landus is sentenced to life without parole on COLONY- a galactic "Devil's Island" where the fascist Galactic Confederacy disposes of its human and alien refuse. Colony is a science-fiction allegory to the founding of Australia... as hardened career convicts, alien species, and political dissidents from Earth band together to overthrow their technologically superior captors.

Bullet points:

  • Over ten years in the making! Colony is based on the popular web comic created by legendary Iron Man co-author/artist Bob Layton and drawn by the late, great Batman illustrator, Dick Giordano.

TPB, FC, 164 Pages

ISBN 978-1-61377-521-9


DOCTOR WHO #2
Writer: Andy Diggle
Art: Mark Buckingham
Cover: Mark Buckingham
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

A shadow being has emerged from a machine used to view alternate realities, and is stealing time from those he touches in order to become "real." Can the Doctor save the Hypothetical Gentleman's latest victim?

*Variant covers:
Variant photo 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!
  • Ask your retailer about the photo incentive cover!

FC, 32 Pages


GHOSTBUSTERS #14
Writer: Erik Burnham
Art: Dan Schoening
Cover: Dan Schoening
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

There's a new paranormal extermination squad in the city of New York, and the science behind their methods is making Egon nervous. Can the Ghostbusters talk their competition off a potentially dangerous road? Maybe if they use the magic word...

*Variant covers:
Variant Tristan Jones cover!

FC, 32 Pages


GODZILLA #6
Writer: Duane Swierczynski
Art: Simon Gane
Cover: Zach Howard
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

Having tasted serious defeat—and having been branded outlaws by the world's governments—Boxer and his crew scramble to catch up to Godzilla before he destroys Seattle! There's just one major obstacle in the way... Mothra!

*Variant covers:
Variant Matt Frank cover!

Bullet points:

  • The return of fan-favorite kaiju Mothra!

FC, 32 Pages


MARS ATTACKS THE HOLIDAYS ONE-SHOT
Writer: Bill Morrison, Dean Haspiel, Fred Hembeck & Ian Boothby
Art: Bill Morrison, Dean Haspiel, Fred Hembeck & TBD
Cover: Bill Morrison, Dean Haspiel, Fred Hembeck & TBD
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $7.99

The Story

It's that time of year!

The Martians have come to bring good cheer to all! Well, not really, but humanity still will find a way to celebrate the spirit of the season. Join IDW and Topps—along with a stellar team of writers and artists—to honor the holidays in these four bloody tales of festive cheer!

Bullet points:

  • Featuring an all-star creative lineup including Bill Morrison, Dean Haspiel and Fred Hembeck!

FC, 48 Pages


REAL GHOSTBUSTERS OMNIBUS
Writer: James Van Hise & La Morris Richmond
Art: ohn Tobias, Phillip Hester, Evan Dorkin, & Howard Bender
Cover: Ken Steacy
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $24.99

The Story

Forget Egon's rules-the streams have been crossed, the dead have risen, and a free-roaming apparition is part of the gang! It's The Real Ghostbusters, ladies and gentlemen, and in this first volume omnibus collection you can score issues #1-14 of the classic NOW Comics series. Be there as Ray, Peter, Egon, and Winston keep doing what they do. After all, they ain't afraid of no ghosts!

Bullet points:

• Collected for the first time!

TPB, FC, 354 Pages, 6" x 9"

ISBN 978-1-61377-493-9


THE ROCKETEER: CARGO OF DOOM #3 (of 4)
Writer: Mark Waid
Art: Chris Samnee
Cover: Chris Samnee
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

The mysterious cargo is finally revealed and Cliff will discover what demons will be descending on the City of Angels! It's allaction as the Rocketeer must rise to challenges the likes of which he has never before faced. Meanwhile, what exactly is Peevy's niece up to, and are her intentions as innocent as they seem?

*Variant covers:
Variant Dave Stevens cover!

Bullet points:

  • From the current creative team behind Marvel's fan-favorite Daredevil!

FC, 32 Pages


TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ANNUAL 2012
Writer: Kevin Eastman & Tom Waltz
Art: Kevin Eastman
Cover: Kevin Eastman
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $7.99

The Story

Raphael and Casey find themselves in the middle of a criminal caper gone awry that touches the lives of many of their friends... and enemies! Double-cross upon double-cross leads the Turtles to the heart of the NYC criminal underworld. Various factions jockey for power, but at the end of the day only one can end up on top. Will it be the Foot Clan? Expect the unexpected in this exciting, all-new Kevin Eastman-written/drawn tale!

*Variant covers:
Variant "Eastman Layout" edition!

Bullet points:

  • The first full TMNT story written and drawn by co-creator Kevin Eastman in nearly 20 years!
  • 48 pages of non-stop downtown action and mayhem!
  • Sets up a crucial future TMNT storyline!

FC, 48 Pages


TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #15
Writer: Tom Waltz & Kevin Eastman
Art: Andy Kuhn
Cover: Andy Kuhn & Kevin Eastman
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

Something has escaped Stockgen labs and is hunting the Turtles. Its unrelenting and deadly force compel the Turtles to question how far they'll go to defend themselves... and stretch the brothers' bonds to the limit!

*Variant covers:
Kagan McLeod (Infinite Kung-Fu)cover!

Bullet points:

  • The start of an exciting two-part story that sees the return of a notorious TMNT villain!

FC, 32 Pages


TRANSFORMERS: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE #10
Writer: James Roberts
Art: Alex Milne
Cover: Alex Milne & Nick Roche
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

SHADOWPLAY continues!

On pre-war CYBERTRON, Prowl and Chromedome realize they've got a serial killer on their hands, and Orion Pax receives a summons from an old friend that will change his life forever!

*Variant covers:
Variant Marcelo Matere cover!

Bullet points:

• Part two of the three-part SHADOWPLAY epic!
• The secret history of OPTIMUS PRIME!

FC, 32 Pages


TRUE BLOOD #6
Writer: Ann Nocenti & Michael McMillian
Art: Michael Gaydos
Covers: Tim Bradstreet, Photo
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

An ancient and powerful nomadic wolf pack comes to Bon Temp to conduct its annual "Great Hunt," a ritualistic culling of an entire town over the course of a weekend. Can Sookie and Alcide convince the werewolves and vampires to work together and save the town?

*Variant covers:
Variant Tim Bradstreet sketch cover!

Bullet points:

  • All-new story arc kicks off here!
  • Co-Written by Michael McMillian, "Steve Newlin" from the show, with fan-favorite Annie Nocenti (Daredevil, Green Arrow)!
  • Ask your retailer about the Tim Bradstreet sketch cover!

FC, 32 Pages


G.I. JOE: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, VOL. 1
Writer: Larry Hama
Art: Herb Trimpe, Don Perlin & Mike Vosburg
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $49.99

The Story

Presenting the full run of original A REAL AMERICAN HERO and SPECIAL MISSIONS tales, placed in proper reading order and collected in handsome hardcover volumes. Presiding over this project is legendary pop culture aficionado Mark W. Bellomo.

Bullet points:

• This is G.I. JOE like you've never seen it before.

HC, FC, 300 Pages, 7" x 11"

ISBN 978-1-61377-396-3


LORE: THE COMPLETE SAGA
Writer: TP Louise & Ashley Wood
Art: Ashley Wood
Cover: Ashley Wood
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $29.99

The Story

In times past, the world was full of mythical creatures—creatures long since banished and held at bay by the secret society of Shepherds. But when the generational line of Shepherds is broken, a reluctant hero finds her life threatened from every quarter. And the creatures are coming back... Now, IDW presents this Premiere Edition of Lore, written by T.P. Louise and acclaimed artist Ashley Wood. Primarily a prose tale, Wood provides panel and spot illustrations that help bring this story to life.

Bullet points:

• Lore Premiere Edition collects the entire six issues of this unique and mystical series, along with a gallery of artwork from Wood.

TPB, FC, 284 Pages

ISBN 978-1-61377-506-6


STAR TREK #14
Writer: Mike Johnson
Art: Stephen Molnar
Cover: Tim Bradstreet
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

The countdown to next summer's blockbuster STAR TREK sequel continues here! Find out how Scotty and his alien sidekick Keenser first met in thisall-new story overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci!

*Variant covers:
Variant Tim Bradstreet sketch cover!
Variant Photo Cover!

FC, 32 Pages


STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: HIVE #2 (of 4)
Writer: Brannon Braga, Terry Matalas & Travis Fickett
Art: Joe Corroney
Covers: Joe Corroney, Photo
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Starship Enterprise face off against a deadly new foe that threatens the very galaxy itself. This time, they do not meet their enemy alone, but with a most unlikely ally—the Borg!

*Variant covers:
Variant David Messina "Famous Borgs in History" cover!

Bullet points:

  • Co-written by Hugo winner and legendary ST: TNG scribe, Brannon Braga!

FC, 32 Pages


TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS, VOL. 4
Writer: Bob Budiansky & Ralph Macchio
Art: Jose Delbo, Alan Kupperberg & Frank Springer
Covers: Guido Guidi
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Price: $24.99

The Story

The historic comic book roots of THE TRANSFORMERS are re-presented for maximum Cybertronian enjoyment. Collecting issues #39-50, rejoin The AUTOBOTS and The DECEPTICONS as their war stretches across the cosmos. Freshly re-mastered and re-colored, these stories are accompanied by an in-depth introduction as well as select issue notes by Mark W. Bellomo.

Bullet points:

  • Re-colored!

TPB, FC, 276 Pages

ISBN 978-1-61377-497-7





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