The rest of the solicits, when I get the pics working ill post them.
DESOLATION JONES TP
Writtenby Warren Ellis
Art and cover by J.H. Williams III
Collecting the first six issues of the Eisner-nominated series by Warren Ellis & J.H. Williams III! Michael Jones was a British spy whod seen better days but things took a turn for the worse once he fell into the Desolation Projects hands. Now hes the preeminent detective for an elite clientele the underground community of ex-spooks in gritty L.A.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 11 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS
A MAN CALLED KEV #3
Writtenby Garth Ennis
Art by Carlos Ezquerra
Cover by Glenn Fabry
In the 1991 Gulf War, Kev Hawkins and his SAS team saw something they shouldn't have something no one should ever have to think about. Fifteen years later, Kevs days are numbered all because of a mission called Bravo Four Zero.
On sale September 13 3 of 5 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
MANIFEST ETERNITY #4
Writtenby Scott Lobdell
Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen
The epic series that follows the war between a culture of science versus an empire of magic heats up! An assassination attempt on the human president is thwarted by a most unlikely source...plus, the horrifying origin of Earth's greatest fighter pilot!
On sale September 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ROKKIN #3
Writtenby Andy Hartnell
Art and cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis
As Rokkin continues his dangerous journey to Demortia, he is joined by a mysterious Valkyrie. She aids him in his quest for a legendary sword that may give him a magical advantage in his battle against Lord Vulmax and his hordes. But standing between Rokkin and the sword is its bewitching guardian: the beautiful and deadly Medusa!
On sale September 13 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SKYE RUNNER #5
Writtenby Allen Warner
Art & Cover by Alé Garza & Richard Friend
Variant covers by Jim Lee & Friend and Terry & Rachel Dodson
A dream foretells the future and mysteries of the past are revealed including the secret of Skye's mother! Skye encounters a knight formerly in the service of her father and is attacked by an unlikely opponent and the gods go to war! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers; please see order form for details.
On sale September 27 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
NINJA SCROLL #1
Writtenby J. Torres
Art and cover by Michael Chang
Variant cover by Jim Lee
The international anime sensation Ninja Scroll finally comes to comics in this unique new series! Follow the adventures of wandering ronin Jubei as he scours feudal Japan, fighting all forms of villains and monsters in search of the one thing he truly desires: a decent nights sleep!
Jubei comes upon a nearly abandoned village on a foggy mountaintop. After drinking some tea from a kind old woman, he falls into a deep sleep and awakens to the greatest nightmare of all: the long-thought dead villains from the Ninja Scroll film Mushizo, Benisato and Tessai have returned and will stop at nothing to destroy Jubei! Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers by Michael Chang and Jim Lee. Please see order form for details.
On sale September 13 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: THE BLACK DOSSIER HC
Writtenby Alan Moore
Art and cover by Kevin ONeill
Acclaimed writer Alan Moore once again joins forces with artist Kevin ONeill for THE BLACK DOSSIER a stunning original hardcover graphic novel that is the next chapter in the fantastic saga of THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN!
England in the mid-1950s is not the same as it was. The powers that be have instituted some changes. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen have been disbanded and disavowed, and the country is under the control of an iron-fisted regime. Now, after many years, the still youthful Mina Murray and a rejuvenated Allan Quatermain return in search of some answers answers that can only be found in a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters a book that holds the key to the hidden history of the League throughout the ages: The Black Dossier. As Allan and Mina delve into the details of their precursors, some dating back centuries, they must elude their dangerous pursuers who are hellbent on retrieving the lost manuscript
and ending the League once and for all.
THE BLACK DOSSIER is an elaborately designed, cutting-edge volume that includes a Tijuana Bible insert and a 3-D section complete with custom glasses, as well as additional text pieces, maps, and a stunning cutaway double-page spread of Captain Nemo's Nautilus submarine by Kevin ONeill. Dont miss whats sure to be one of the most talked-about books of 2006!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 25 208 pg, FC, $29.99 US MATURE READERS
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 2: THE Absolute edition
Writtenby Alan Moore
Art and cover by Kevin ONeill
Reoffered to coincide with LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: THE BLACK DOSSIER, a stunning oversized, slipcased two-book hardcover set! The 224-page Book One contains the thrilling 6-issue miniseries, complete with the Almanac of fantastic places, while the 224-page Book Two contains Alan Moore's entire scripts for the graphic novel, a rare and wonderful treat for any fan of sequential storytelling. Included in the script book are a number of pages of Kevin O'Neill art reproduced from the pencils and printed here for the first time.
On sale September 6 448 pg, FC, $75.00 US Relist
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 1 TP
Writtenby Alan Moore
Art and cover by Kevin ONeill
Reoffered to coincide with LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: THE BLACK DOSSIER, this imaginative tale introduced the team of Allan Quartermain, Mina Murray, Captain Nemo, Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde and Hawley Griffin. Also included is the illustrator's masterful sketchbook, which gives unique behind-the-scenes insight to the artistic process.
On sale September 6 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US Relist
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 2 TP
Writtenby Alan Moore
Art and cover by Kevin ONeill
Reoffered to coincide with LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: THE BLACK DOSSIER, this volume picks up one month after the events of Volume 1, as the skies over England are filled with the flaming rockets of a Martian invasion. Only our stalwart adventurers can save mother England and the very Earth itself!
On sale September 6 228 pg, FC, $14.99 US Relist
FABLES: 1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL HARDCOVER
Writtenby Bill Willingham
Art by Charles Vess, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Michael Wm. Kaluta, James Jean, Tara McPherson, Derek Kirk Kim, Esao Andrews, Mark Buckingham, Mark Wheatley and Jill Thompson
Cover by James Jean
Dont miss this stunning original hardcover collection written by FABLES creator Bill Willingham set in the early days of Fabletown, long before the FABLES series began! Featuring sequences illustrated by Charles Vess, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Michael Wm. Kaluta, James Jean, Mark Buckingham, Jill Thompson and more, 1,001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL is both an entry point to the critically acclaimed series and an essential part of Willinghams enchanting and imaginative FABLES mythos.
Traveling in Arabia as an Ambassador from the exiled FABLES community, Snow White is captured by the local sultan who wants to marry her (and then kill her). But the clever Snow attempts to charm the sultan instead by playing Scheherazade, telling him fantastic stories for a total of 1,001 nights. Running the gamut from horror to dark intrigue to mercurial coming-of-age, FABLES:1,001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL reveals the secret histories of familiar FABLES characters through a series of compelling and visually illustrative tales.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 18 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US MATURE READERS Edited by Shelly Bond
FABLES #53
Writtenby Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha and Joshua Middleton
Cover by James Jean
Geppettos conference of imperial leaders continues in the Homelands as they discuss the ultimate fate of Fabletown. The Nome King wants war, Prince Hansel wants reprisals, and the Snow Queen wants a program of assassination. Will anyone argue for diplomacy? Plus, a backup story by Joshua Middleton!
On sale September 13 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
FABLES #1 SPECIAL EDITION
Writtenby Bill Willingham
Art by Lan Medina & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean
Dont miss this specially priced reprint of the classic FABLES #1, featuring a sneak peek at FABLES: 1,001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL! This is the issue that introduced Jack, Snow White, Bigby Wolf and the citizens of Fabletown, setting the stage for Bill Willinghams Eisner award-winning Vertigo series. A perfect entry point for new readers, this issue also includes ads highlighting FABLES collected editions and more.
Advance solicited On sale October 11 32 pg, FC, $.25 US MATURE READERS
JACK OF FABLES #3
Writtenby Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by James Jean
Jack is determined not to remain a prisoner in the Golden Boughs Retirement Village, run by the mysterious Mr. Revise and his army of evil librarians. Jacks planning the great escape of all captive Fables, but weve seen what happens to most of Jacks schemes before. Does this one have a chance of working or is he doomed to remain a prisoner for centuries to come?
On sale September 27 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
AMERICAN SPLENDOR #1
Writtenby Harvey Pekar
Art by Dean Haspiel, Ty Templeton, Hilary Barta, Greg Budgett and Gary Dumm
Cover by Glenn Fabry
Following the success of his critically praised, top-selling graphic novel THE QUITTER, Harvey Pekar returns to Vertigo with an all-new 4-issue AMERICAN SPLENDOR miniseries, celebrating 30 years of the series that first showed how, as Harvey says, ordinary life can be pretty complex stuff. First appearing in 1976, AMERICAN SPLENDOR rose from the streets of Cleveland to change the way comics readers and creators viewed the potential of their medium. The series won an American Book Award and became an Oscar-nominated film.
In Vertigos AMERICAN SPLENDOR, Harvey is joined by an all-star roster of artists from both indie and mainstream comics. The first issue features QUITTER artist Dean Haspiel illustrating The Days Highlights, while Ty Templeton (BIGG TIME, BATMAN ADVENTURES) portrays Harveys account of his relationship with his parents after the events of THE QUITTER. Also in this issue, AMERICAN SPLENDOR veterans Greg Budgett and Gary Dumm depict Harveys struggles with an acerbic flight attendant and Hilary Barta (TOMORROW STORIES) shows us what Harvey considers a delicacy.
Now, three decades after his self-published debut, Harvey Pekar proves that while his life has changed, his ability to find the exceptional in the everyday has only grown better with time.
On sale September 6 1 of 4 32 pg, B&W, no ads, $2.99 US MATURE READERS Edited by Jonathan Vankin
THE QUITTER SC
Writtenby Harvey Pekar
Art and cover by Dean Haspiel
Pekars most poignant and satisfying effort to date. The New York Times Book Review
A searingly honest memoir
Pekars work dignifies the struggle of the average man. Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
The brilliance of THE QUITTER rests in how Pekar unironically exposes the tragedy of missed opportunities and the general ridiculousness of human behavior. Grade: A. Entertainment Weekly
Brutally honest
Rolling Stone
Dont miss this new softcover edition of the award-nominated graphic novel telling the story of Harkey Pekars troubled teen years for the first time. With gritty, atmospheric artwork by indie-comics luminary Dean Haspiel (American Splendor, Opposable Thumbs), THE QUITTER is both Pekar's funniest and most heart-wrenching work yet.
On sale September 6 104 pg, B&W, $12.99 US MATURE READERS
AMERICAN VIRGIN #7
Writtenby Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan
Cover by Joshua Middleton
Part 3 of the 4-part "Going Down" Adam Chamberlain has been delivered into a carnal world he never expected. But its Adam's step-sister Cyndi who realizes he isn't interested in getting himself out of the mess he's making of his professional life. Is Adam tightening the noose on a Batu Balan assassin, or just getting in touch with his kinky side?
On sale September 27 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
AMERICAN VIRGIN: HEAD TP
Writtenby Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan and Jim Rugg Cover by Frank Quitely
Collecting the first four issues of the Vertigo monthly series in a 112-page trade paperback with a Steven T. Seagle interview and sketch material from Becky Cloonan! Adam Chamberlain is a 20-year-old youth minister, a best-selling author, and most important, the head of a rabid national virginity movement. But practicing virgin or not, Adam is about to lose it when his girlfriend is killed.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 25 112 pg, FC, $9.99 US MATURE READERS
100 BULLETS #76
Writtenby Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
The secret armies within The Trust are in order, and are heading back down to Mexico to claim a valuable prize. But with two different warring factions, its clear not everyone will walk away with their lives in tact. Meanwhile, the question everyones been asking what happened in Atlantic City? is finally answered.
On sale September 13 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
DMZ #11
Writtenby Brian Wood
Art by Kristian Donaldson
Cover by Wood
The origin of Zee, featuring guest art by Kristian Donaldson (Supermarket)! Follow Zee from her humble beginnings as a med student through the day the second civil war hit Manhattan.
On sale September 13 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
DEADMAN #2
Writtenby Bruce Jones
Art and cover by John Watkiss
Part 2 of the debut story arc by writer Bruce Jones (NIGHTWING, THE WARLORD) and innovative artist John Watkiss. Brandon Cayce wakes up in another reality, one where the beautiful Sarah is his own wife, not his brothers. Nothing makes him happier, but Brandon quickly discovers that for a dead man, opening doors between dimensions can have grave consequences even for the living.
On sale September 20 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
THe EXTERMINATORS #9
Writtenby Simon Oliver
Art by Tony Moore & Ande Parks
Cover by Philip Bond
Part 3 of the 4-part Insurgency. The cockroaches take their guerilla war to a frightening new level, staging suicide attacks on the Los Angeles power grid. Is it six-legged heroism, or insect terrorism? As the resulting outages lead to mass panic, man turns against man, paving the way for a roach revolution. And Nils reveals a secret deep in Bug Bee Co.s past that may shed light on the horror.
On sale September 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
LOVELESS #11
Writtenby Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin
Part 3 of Thicker Than Blackwater. With Bloody Bill still on the loose and the body count rising, Wes begins to run out of options in apprehending the brutal outlaw. But when he discovers Bills hidden agenda and whos backing his reign of terror Wes soon realizes he may have bit off more than he can chew.
On sale September 27 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
HELLBLAZER #224
Writtenby Denise Mina
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Part 1 of the 5-part story The Red Right Hand, written by novelist Denise Mina. Steve Evans dream of universal empathy proves to be hell on Earth for Glasgow, where he finds theres far more pain to go around than hed ever imagined. Glaswegians are tearing each other apart, and now Evans needs John Constantines help to stop the carnage. Too bad he just buried Constantine alive.
On sale September 20 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
NEIL GAIMANS NEVERWHERE TP
Writtenby Mike Carey
Art and cover by Glenn Fabry
The comics adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's acclaimed novel is now available complete in one 224-page trade paperback! Collecting all nine issues of the Vertigo maxiseries, this volume follows the adventures of an ordinary Londoner who stops to help an enigmatic girl and is drawn into a battle to save the strange underworld kingdom of London Below from destruction.
Advance-solivited; on sale October 4 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US MATURE READERS
TESTAMENT #10
Writtenby Douglas Rushkoff
Art and cover by Liam Sharp
Concluding the 3-part Down to Egypt. Fallow and Alec push consumer culture to a sinister new level, goading millions of young people to collaborate in their own enslavement. Jake, Amos and Pig attempt a daring hack to stop it, but when Dinah enters the realm of Astarte they all learn the true meaning of power.
On sale September 20 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS
Y: THE LAST MAN #49
Writtenby Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
Co-creator Pia Guerra returns for Part 1 of Motherland, as the fifth and final year of Y: The Last Man begins! Yorick Brown and Agent 355 prepare for their ultimate quest to reunite the last man with Beth, while Dr. Mann travels to China to finally find the person or people responsible for the global gendercide.
On sale September 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS