IDW Publishing has released previews of this week’s releases, including Back to the Future #4, Donald Duck #9, Gutter Magic #1, Luna the Vampire #1, Maxx Maxximized #27, Mickey Mouse #8, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #38, Onyx #4, Skylanders: Superchargers #4, Star Trek #53, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Amazing Adventures #6, Walt Disney Comics & Stories #727, and Weird Love #11, as well as several hardcover and trade paperback collections.
Official previews:
Back to the Future #4
Bob Gale, John Barber, Erik Burnham (w) • Ryan Browne, Erik Evensen (a) • Dan Schoening (c)
OUT OF TIME! Marty’s been Doc Brown’s assistant for a couple years now—but that doesn’t mean Doc shares his secrets. Clandestine dealings with Libyans and a mysterious stainless-steel car are bad enough… but what else is Doc keeping to himself? Plus, Doc may not have been the first person to visit the past, but he made up for it by being the very first to visit… the future.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Plots by co-creator Bob Gale with scripts by John Barber (Transformers) and Erik Burhnam (Ghostbusters, TMNT)!
- All-new original stories featuring fan-favorite characters from the smash-hit movie trilogy!
- Featuring artwork by Ryan Browne (God Hates Astronauts) and Erik Evensen (Ghostbusters)!
Dirk Gently: The Interconnectedness of All Kings—CERTIFIED COOL
Chris Ryall (w) • Tony Akins, Ilias Kyriazis (a) • Tony Akins (c)
After writing all the many and conflicting versions of the legendary Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, beloved author Douglas Adams created Dirk Gently: a detective with a belief in the fundamental interconnectedness of all things, a unique relationship with the laws of probability and physics, and a love of cats and pizza.
In his first-ever comic series, Dirk has been forced to leave his beloved England behind, coming to the too-sunny, too-cheery, and altogether too-bizaarre-even-for-Dirk city of San Diego, California, where he gets embroiled in three separate (or are they?) cases involving reincarnated Egyptians, golden cell phones, and copycat killers. All this in a new town seemingly incapable of making even a single proper cup of tea.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 120 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-508-2
Bullet points:
- “Genuinely funny, amazingly punny. Good detective-ish stuff. If you like your Adams and feel that two novels about Dirk Gently wasn’t enough, this is the place to go.” –TalkingComicBooks.com
Donald Duck #9
Luciano Bottaro, Joe Torcivia (w) • Luciano Bottaro (a) • Stefano Turconi (c)
“Tycoonraker!” Mad Dr. Zantaf wants to zap Scrooge McDuck with his terrifying generosity ray! Will Donald foil the evil plan—or greedily join in?
FC • 40 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Featuring a “Pirates of the Caribbean” variant cover from Andrea Freccero!
- Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #376!
- 40 action-packed pages for only $3.99!
Gutter Magic #1 (of 4)—SPOTLIGHT
Rick Douek (w) • Brett Barkley (a & c)
Cinder Byrnes has been trying to lie, cheat, and steal his way into wizardry his entire life, and he’s finally got the key to unlocking the power of magic. But first, he needs to stay one step ahead of the sorcerous crime lord that wants him dead. Writer Rich Douek and Artist Brett Barkley present an action-packed urban fantasy tale, set in a modern New York City where World War II was fought with magic.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- For fans of urban fantasy, sword & sorcery, and pulp adventure!
- Set in a New York City like you’ve never seen – packed with action, intrigue, and fantastical creatures!
Jem and the Holograms Covers Treasury Edition—SPOTLIGHT
Sophie Campbell, Sara Richard, Jen Bartel, and many, many more! (a & c)
GLAMOUR AND GLITTER, FASHION AND FAME, AND COVERS COVERS COVERS!!! Since the JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS comic debuted, we’ve had a special cover or two. Now—cover, free from logos and type, at giant size, under one set of covers!
FC • 64 pages • $9.99
Bullet points:
- Amazing covers by guest superstars like Tula Lotay, Tommy Lee Edwards, Amanda Conner, David Lafuente, Stephanie Hans, and many, many more!
Luna the Vampire #1
Yasmin Sheikh (w) • Yasmin Sheikh (a & c)
HOLY SPACE BLAST! Ever wonder how it would be if outer space was populated by monsters? Or what it would be like to have a green ugly witch as your best friend? Then look no further! Welcome to the AMAZING everyday life of Luna the vampire. (Zombie postman and crappy job included.)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- For those fans of My Little Pony, Adventure Time, and Edward Scissorhands—you’re welcome!
The Maxx: Maxximized #27
Sam Kieth (w & a & c)
Julia reveals the sacrifices she had to make to Maxx in order to convince Iago the Slug of her supposed demise. Meanwhile, Mr. Gone wraps up his origin story!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
The Maxx: Maxximized, Vol. 5
Sam Kieth, William Messner-Loebs (w) • Sam Kieth (a & c)
Volume 5 continues the re-presentation of Sam Kieth’s and William Messner-Loeb’s legendary series, The Maxx, with all new colors by Ronda Pattison. Collects issues #19–24 in this oversized hardcover.
HC • FC • $24.99 • 132 pages • 7” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-513-6
Bullet points:
- “The way this is laid out and drawn could only be done for this story and only done properly by Sam Kieth.” –ComicBastards.com
Mickey Mouse #8
Romano Scarpa, Jonathan Gray (w) • Romano Scarpa (a) • Kari Korhonen (c)
“The Chirikawa Necklace,” Part 1 of 2! Why is Mickey suffering numbing nervous breakdowns? Is a strange piece of jewelry responsible? And could Pegleg Pete be behind it all?
FC • 40 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Featuring a “Pirates of the Caribbean” variant cover from Fabrizio Petrossi!
- Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #316!
- 40 action-packed pages for only $3.99!
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #38
Christina Rice (w) • Agnes Garbowska (a & c)
“Don’t You Forget About Us” part 1! The Cutiemark Crusaders hit the great outdoors with their class! When a small group becomes stranded in the wilderness it will take ingenuity and teamwork to make it back to safety!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- A bunch of fillies lost in the woods…what could go wrong?
- Variant Cover by Mary Bellamy!
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls
Ted Anderson, Katie Cook (w) • Tony Fleecs, Andy Price (a) • Tony Fleecs (c)
Based on the hit movie, join the girls as they get settled into Canterlot High. Plus, Sunset Shimmer tries to find the true meaning of the holidays as rumors circulate around the school. Collects the 2013 Annual and the 2014 Holiday Special.
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-515-0
Onyx #4 (of 4)
Chris Ryall (w) • Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c)
Onyx came here to save our planet from a threat from beyond the stars, only to learn here that even greater peril exists at the hands of the very people she’s come to trust.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- “Maintains My Little Pony’s uplifting spirit, with the bonds of friendship brightening the coldest and darkest days.” –GeededOutNation.com
Skylanders: Superchargers #4
Ron Marz, David A. Rodriguez (w) • Jack Lawrence (a) • Fico Ossio (c)
THE RACE IS ON as undead driver (and mariachi musician) Fiesta roars into the spotlight! It’s definitely going to be “Party Time” when Fiesta and his Crypt Crusher take on a robot army bent on destruction of the Skylands. Skull-face musical mayhem ensues!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Stand-alone story! Perfect jumping-on point for the kids and the kids-at-heart!
Star Trek #53—Five-Year Mission
Mike Johnson (w) • Tony Shasteen (a & c)
An all-new adventure begins as Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise face off with a renegade faction of Orions intent on disrupting the truce between their species and the Federation! Don’t miss the latest chapter in the Ongoing Mission as we approach the release of the next blockbuster movie!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Featuring everyone’s favorite green-skinned alien race: The Orions!
- Plus, a gorgeous variant cover from artist Cat Staggs!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Amazing Adventures #6
Peter DiCicco, Fabian Rangel (w) • Chad Thomas, Billy Martin (a) Jon Sommariva (c)
“Teatime for a Turtle” part 2! Leo is stuck with an adorable kid as Tiger Claw attacks his brothers! Will Leo’s lessons in patience and pose come in handy… or be a total waste?!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories #727
Bruno Sarda, Jonathan Gray (w) • Franco Valussi, Tony Strobl (a) • Andrea Freccero (c)
Goofy never knew he had an evil twin… till he and Mickey face death by demonic double in “The Search for the Zodiac Stone: Chapter 7!” Then Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake solve “The Planet X Mystery”—but soon wish they hadn’t!
FC • 40 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Featuring a “Pirates of the Caribbean” variant cover from Marco Gervasio!
- Fan favorite Ludwig Von Drake returns in a classic scientific scramble!
- 40 action-packed pages for only $3.99!
WEIRD Love #11
Richard Hughes, Ruth Roche, and various (w) • Matt Baker, and various (a) • Ogden Whitney (c)
The cover story alone, “Jailbird’s Romance”, would cost you a couple of grand on the collector’s market! It’s drawn by the demented duo Ogden Whitney and Richard Hughes. More bizarre stories include “It’s Like Love, Pussycat!” “Pick-up,” and in “Savage Kisses,” a knife-wielding, half-naked, island girl fights Nazis and wins the heart of an American soldier. Then, it gets worse, with the most sordid comic story we’ve ever printed!
FC • 32 pages • $4.99
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