IDW Publishing has released previews of its titles arriving on August 24th, including Action Man #3, Atomic Robo and the Temple of Od #1, Back to the Future: Citizen Brown #4, Duck Avenger #0, Dungeons & Dragons #4, Ghostbusters International #8, GI Joe: A Real American Hero #231, Godzilla: Rage Across Time #1, Judge Dredd #9, Mickey Mouse Shorts: Season 1 #2, Rom #2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #61, Wynonna Earp #7, and X-Files #5, as well as several hardback and trade paperback collections.
Official previews:
Action Man #3
John Barber (w) • Paolo Villanelli (a) • Chris Evenhuis (c)
ONE-MAN SEIGE! ACTION MAN moves in on DOCTOR X’s secret Alpine headquarters—but things don’t go as planned, either on the way in… or the way out!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Secrets are revealed as DOCTOR X’s master plan becomes clear!
- On Her Majesty’s action-packed attack!
- In the spirit or Bond, John Steed, and Kingsman!
- Sets the stage for next month’s REVOLUTION!
- Variant cover by Andrew Currie!
Amazing Forest TPB
Erick Freitas & Ulises Farinas (w) • Julien Dufour, Matt Rota, Melody Often, Yumi Sakugawa, Caitlin Rose Boyle, Angelica Blevins, Sean Pryor, Buster Moody, Job Yamen, Skuds Mckinley, Austin Breed, Zoe Crockett, Jelena Djordjevic, Victor Puchalski, Adrian Bago Gonzalez, Hyendo Park, Jack Forbes, Teylor Smirl, Alison Wight, Edwin Vazquez, Mike Prezzato, Marcus Muller, Jon Sperry, A. Shay Hahn (a) • Ulises Farinas (c)
Tales for the bold. Ideas for the strange. Wicked concepts that stir the minds of those with darkness in their hearts. A modern anthology that lends itself to a time when stories were short and ugly. Written by Ulises Farinas and Erick Freitas, each comic is drawn by a different, amazingly talented artist each lending their unique talents to bring horrible happiness to the readers’ skulls!
TPB • FC • $24.99 • 208 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-677-5
Bullet points:
- “This is where talent develops, and all of these artists and writers are using this as an opportunity to take risks.” –Comic Wow!
Angora Napkin: Cuddle Core Collected Edition
Troy Little (w & a & c)
It’s cute! It’s obscure! It was almost a cartoon in Canada! It’s the exciting return of… Angora Napkin!
Troy Little (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) takes his turn at cuddle core-punk rock-girl band-chic with this collection of both the Eisner Award-nominated Angora Napkin and Angora Napkin: Harvest of Revenge! Horrors, zombies, power chords drawn on paper—and the cartoon’s pilot episode on DVD—what more could you ask for?
TPB • FC • $29.99 • 320 pages • 7” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-652-2
Bullet points:
- Nominated for the 2010 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens!
- Includes Angora Napkin pilot episode on DVD!
Atomic Robo and the Temple of Od #1 (of 5)
Brian Clevinger (w) • Scott Wegener (a & c)
The year is 1938 and a viral weapon is being developed that will rival even Tesla’s lightning weapon designs! Cue Atomic Robo, Jack Tarot, secret government agencies, moon men, magical arctic circle elves, jetlagged aliens, elderly rights activists, youngling laborers, and the manifestation of human hope to help save the day!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Atomic Robo and the Temple of Od #1 (of 5)—Subscription cover
Brian Clevinger (w) • Scott Wegener (a) • Giannis Milogiannis (a & c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Atomic Robo blows things up in a blast-from-the-past adventure!
- Part of IDW’s five-week Creator Visions event! Five creator-driven books, launched in five straight weeks!
Back to the Future: Citizen Brown #4 (of 5)
Bob Gale, Erik Burnham (w) • Alan Robinson (a & c)
Marty escapes the alternate present of 1986-B, fleeing back to 1931 to correct the time stream — all he has to do is break a couple of hearts. But one man sets out to stop him: Doc Brown! The future hangs in the balance!
FC • 40 pages • $4.99
Bullet points:
- Featuring the talents of Back to the Future co-creator Bob Gale, writer Erik Burnham (Ghostbusters, Back to the Future), and artist Alan Robinson (V-Wars, Back to the Future).
- Adapting the hit video game from writers Bob Gale, Michael Stemmie, Andy Hartzell and Jonathan Straw for the first time!
Duck Avenger #0
Alessandro Sisti, Ezio Sisto, Jonathan Gray (w) • Alberto Lavoradori (a) • Marco Ghiglione (c)
“Evronians!” It’s the start of a most-wanted Disney superhero epic! When Scrooge McDuck buys mysterious, ultra-hi-tech Ducklair Tower, Donald sneaks onto a forgotten floor—and as Duck Avenger, finds an amazing AI sending him into a breathless space alien battle!
FC • 72 pages • $4.99
Bullet points:
- At last! IDW brings you the new-to-USA Disney thrillride that fans have requested most—the legendary “Duck Avenger New Adventures”!
- Adapted for our readers by fan favorite Jonathan Gray (Sonic the Hedgehog)!
- 72 action-packed pages for only $4.99!
- Variant cover concept by Max Monteduro art by Alberto Lavoradori!
Dungeons & Dragons #4
Jim Zub (w) • Nelson Daniel (a) • Max Dunbar (c)
Trapped in the menacing lands of Ravenloft, our heroes are hunted by the minions of Count Strahd. With nowhere left to hide, it’s time for battle!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Jim Zub (Wayward, Samurai Jack) delivers an action-packed D&D story set in the fan-favorite Ravenloft setting.
- Featuring characters from the “Curse of Strahd” Ravenloft adventure for Dungeons & Dragons.
- Misc and Boo are cult favorite characters from the best-selling Baldur’s Gate video game series which has sold millions of copies around the world.
- Variant cover featuring amazing Ravenloft art!
Ghostbusters International #8
Erik Burnham (w) • Dan Schoening (a & c)
Thanks to the diligence of Egon Spengler, the Ghostbusters are now finally aware of who and what they’ve been up against… but that information has come at a cost! The boys and girls in grey will need help to deal with this new threat, and they’ll go to the ends of the earth (and beyond) to find it!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #231: Snake In The Grass, Part 2
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)
Duke reckons with the most difficult choice of his life… while COBRA scrambles to contain the dangerous new agent in their midst!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Betrayal might bring the end to G.I. JOE and COBRA!
Godzilla: Rage Across Time #1 (of 5)
Jeremy Robinson & Matt Frank (w) • Matt Frank (a) • Bob Eggleton (c)
Move over dinosaurs… monsters used to rule the planet! Travel to different time periods to examine the origin of myths that fueled nightmares! In this first installment, Godzilla brings his terror to feudal Japan!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- From creators who brought you the smash-hit Godzilla in Hell!
- Every issue will see a new creative team of monstrous talent!
- Variant cover by James Biggie!
Judge Dredd #9
Ulises Fariñas & Erick Freitas (w) • Dan McDaid (a) • Ulises Fariñas (c)
Mega-City Zero, Part 9! The Dark Judge cult reveals to Dredd the true nature of this weird new world, in “G.R.A.S.S.”!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- The final act of Mega-City Zero begins!
- Variant cover featuring by Nick Brokenshire (Amelia Cole)!
March Trilogy Slipcase Set
Congressman John Lewis & Andrew Aydin (w) • Nate Powell (a & c)
The #1 New York Times bestselling trilogy is complete! Celebrate with this commemorative set containing all three volumes of March in a stunning new slipcase!
TPB w/slipcase • BW • $49.99 • 560 pages • 6.5” x 9.5” x 2” • ISBN: 978-1-60309-395-8
Bullet points:
- Slipcase cover illustrated by Nate Powell, colored by Jose Villarubia, and designed by Chris Ross!
Mickey Mouse Shorts: Season One #2 (of 4)
Based on the animated series by Paul Rudish (w & a) • Scott Tipton (adaptation) • Andy Suriano (c)
The big billboard by the highway says “Potatoland!” While it’s really just an ad for potatoes, Goofy thinks it’s the theme park of his dreams—and he’s going to make Mickey and Donald build it in real life!
FC • 40 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Newly adapted for print by Scott Tipton!
- These Disney shorts have one multiple Emmys, Annies, and more!
- Variant cover by Alexander Kirwan (series artist)!
Rom #2
Chris Ryall & Christos Gage (w) • David Messina (a) • Zach Howard (c)
“Earthfall,” part 2. ROM is under attack by an entire town full of Dire Wraiths… but these Wraiths are far more powerful than any he’s ever faced before. How? Why? The answers await in this issue… if you dare!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- ROM faces off against some disturbingly familiar Dire Wraiths!
- Leads directly into next month’s REVOLUTION!
- The seeds of REVOLUTION are planted here!
- Mighty Muggs Photo Variant cover!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #61
Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w) • Dave Wachter (a & c)
“Chasing Phantoms” Part 1! While the Turtles and Splinter are still reeling from the events of TMNT #60, they come under attack by the Street Phantoms! Will Splinter let this challenge to his rule stand?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Plus the secret love life of Harold Illja!
- Variant cover by Carlos D’Anda!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection, Vol. 3
Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Jason Ciaramella, Brian Lynch, Erik Burnham, Mike Costa, Ben Epstein, Dustin Weaver, Paul Allor (w) • Kevin Eastman, Mateus Santolouco, Dave Wachter, Sophie Campbell, Cory Smith, Mike Henderson, Ben Bates, Dan Duncan (a) • Dan Duncan (c)
Violence and carnage rage across the city as Shredder’s master plan unfolds. When tragedy strikes the Turtles, the brothers will have to hold the line against an attack from within, but with allegiances shifting they must formulate a plan to fight back against their deadliest enemy. Volume 3 collects issues #21–28 of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series and the Old Hob, Alopex, Karai, Hun, Bebop and Rocksteady, and Shredder Micro-Series one-shots, plus the 2012 Annual.
HC • FC • $49.99 • 428 pages • 7” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-691-1
Bullet points:
- “If you have any interest at all in the franchise, it’s your duty to read this story.” –Comic Vine
Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers
Nick Roche (w & a & c)
THE WRECKERS RETURN! Somebody’s kidnapped PROWL… but does anybody want him back? A lifetime of messing with everybody’s lives comes around to haunt him. Fortunately, he’s always got a plan. In this case… the team of brutal, broken heroes… the WRECKERS!
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 120 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-669-0
Bullet points:
- “This book and its predecessor prove that it’s possible to treat the Transformers franchise with utmost seriousness, as long as there’s room for occasional moments of silliness and bombast.” –IGN
Wynonna Earp #7
Beau Smith (w) • Chris Evenhuis (a & c)
After fighting her way out of Tombstone and facing off against an ancient enemy, Wynonna Earp wants to step away and reconsider her path… but she won’t be going alone. Wynonna and Valdez, the Aztec Warrior, go on a road trip for the ages!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
The X-Files #5
Joe Harris (w) • Andrew Currie (a) • menton3 (c)
Ishmael, Part 2 of 2: Agent Scully finds herself the target of a stalker, who also threatens to reveal a dark family secret that she’s even kept from her trusted partner Agent Mulder.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Executive produced by The X-Files creator Chris Carter!
- Ask your retailer about the variant graphic cover!
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