Tuesday 15 October 2013

SOMETHING NEW


NEW GRAPHIC NOVELS
&
COLLECTED EDITIONS
WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER

The big news of the week - ultra limited UBER #1 Enhanced Edition, which comes with over a hundred pages of bonus material and has a print run of just 5000 copies, and will not be reprinted again. If you haven't tried Kieron Gillen's unusual take on nazis and their mad occult shenanigans this would certainly be a great way to start, so get it while you can!  
We also have some fantastic treats like The Best of American Comics, featuring some of the most exciting creators in indie, web and popular comics, pulp hero Black Beetle's beautiful  graphic novel, a new anime artbook for perennial favourites Suzumiya Haruhi and the SOS-dan, a lavishly illustrated collection of Canadian ghost stories, and Neil Gaiman's Endless Nights is finally published in a more shelf-friendly trade edition, just in time to complete your Sandman collection before Overture arrives at the end of the month.


68 TP VOL 03 JUNGLE JIM 
 
ART OF CHARLIE ADLARD HC

 Comics superstar CHARLIE ADLARD has defined the look of the modern day horror comic with his work on THE WALKING DEAD. Now this oversized art book delves into the full history of Charlie's amazing career, including an unprecedented look at the making of his 100th issue of THE WALKING DEAD.  Introduction by JONATHAN ROSS, as well as commentary by THE WALKING DEAD creator ROBERT KIRKMAN, SFX guru GREG NICOTERO and more!

BEST AMERICAN COMICS HC 2013 

 The Best American Comics showcases the work of both established and up-and-coming contributors. Editor Jeff Smith, creater of the classic comic Bone, a comedy/adventure about three lost cousins from Boneville, has culled the best stories from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, mini-comics, and web comics to create this cutting-edge collection. Creators include Alison Bechdel, Craig Thompson, Terry Moore, Paul Pope, James Kochalka, and many more.

BLACK BEETLE NO WAY OUT HC VOL 01 

After witnessing an explosion that decimates the city's organized crime community, killing dozens, the Black Beetle-Colt City's sleuthing sentinel-is on the hunt for answers and justice!
Follow Francesco Francavilla's critically acclaimed pulp hero as he searches island prisons, dank sewers, and swanky nightclubs for the mysterious man known as Labyrinto.

 
BLOODSHOT TP VOL 03 HARBINGER WARS
CATWOMAN TP VOL 03 DEATH OF THE FAMILY 
DC COMICS GUIDE TO CREATING COMICS SC 

The most exciting and comprehensive book yet in the bestselling DC Comics how-to-draw series! From the bestselling DC Comics Guide series, this is the essential resource for aspiring comics creators looking to make intriguing, action-packed comics like the experts at DC Comics. Going beyond the typical art and writing lessons, this book shows readers how to take full advantage of comics' sequential visual storytelling possibilities. Writer Carl Potts presents key principles and techniques for crafting exciting professional-quality comics. This behind-the-curtain look at the DC Comics creative process is a can't-miss opportunity for aspiring comics creators, whether they want to work for DC Comics or invent their own unique comics creations. Introduction by Jim Lee.  
ESSENTIAL THOR TP VOL 07
GREEN LANTERN HC VOL 03 THE END 
GREEN LANTERN TP VOL 02 REVENGE OF BLACK HAND 
HARUHI SUZUMIYA ILLUST SPRING & SUMMER SC

 Can't get enough of Haruhi and the SOS Brigade? Then Haruhi Suzumiya Illustrations: SPRING & SUMMER is the art book for you! Haruhi Suzumiya Illustrations collects the fantastic key visuals and promotional artwork from the hit Haruhi Suzumiya anime series. Spring & Summer features Haruhi and the whole gang in beachwear, sports outfits, summer dresses, evening gowns, and more as they adventure through all sorts of fun and farcical situations. No Haruhi fan would dare miss out on this stellar artwork collection!

HATSUNE MIKU GRAPHICS CHAR COLL SC VOL 03 
IRON BOUND GN

A gritty, authentic account of street gangs and life in the margins of Newark, New Jersey's Ironbound district in the early 60's. With elements of noir mystery and crime drama, Leach's ability to evoke place and presents a complex narrative about the tenuous relationships of characters mired in conflict and fear.  
JOKER DEATH OF THE FAMILY HC 

After having his face sliced off one year ago, The Joker makes his horrifying return in this new epic that stars Batman's network of crimefighting allies! While The Joker threatens the existence of Gotham City, these heroes-and villains-must find a way to survive in stories from BATMAN #17, CATWOMAN #13-14, BATGIRL #14-16, BATMAN AND ROBIN #15-17, NIGHTWING #15-16, DETECTIVE COMICS #16-17, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #15-16 and TEEN TITANS #15, plus pages from BATMAN #13, BATGIRL #13, NIGHTWING #14, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #13-14, SUICIDE SQUAD #14-15 and TEEN TITANS #14 and 16.  
 THOR  DARK WORLD PRELUDE


The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues! First, it's the official adaptation of the hit Marvel Studios film Thor! Watch as the origin of Marvel's mightiest hero unfolds! What is the realm known as Asgard, and who is its brash young champion? Then, it's a new adventure leading directly into the upcoming Marvel Studios blockbuster Thor: The Dark World! What happened to your favorite Asgardians between the events of Thor and Marvel's The Avengers? And more important, what comes next? Find out here! Collecting MARVEL'S THOR ADAPTATION #1-2, MARVEL'S THOR: THE DARK WORLD PRELUDE #1-2 and THOR: GOD OF THUNDER #13. 
MIND THE GAP TP VOL 03 OUT OF BODIES 
MMW MIGHTY THOR HC VOL 12
MOOMIN COMPLETE LARS JANSSON COMIC STRIP HC VOL 08

 Lars Jansson returns with the eighth volume of the classic Moomin hardcover comic series, and the whole gang is back in action. Sniff is causing trouble with another of his get-rich-quick schemes, Moominmaiden falls in love with the inspector's bad boy nephew, and Moominmamma is offering up plum cake to whosoever should need it. As always, the experiences of the Moomin family are poignant, melancholy, and strangely wise, with just a dash of drolly funny and a pinch of slapstick. Without a doubt, Lars Jansson's Moomin Volume Eight is a treat for the whole family.
MR PUZZLE SUPER COLLECTION TP
With his incredible powers, Mr. Puzzle can stretch, bend, shrink, grow, and will work hard to keep the folks of Busyville safe from trouble. What a nice guy! Mr. Puzzle, a superhero who's a perfect fit for all problems.
NINJAGO GN VOL 08 DESTINY OF DOOM
PHANTOM COMP DAILIES HC VOL 06 1944-1946 

The first, original, and best masked hero to ever grace the pages of comic strips and comic books returns in the sixth volume of Hermes Press' critically acclaimed reprint of The Phantom. Volume 6 collects strips from 1944-1946 featuring five complete adventures of The Ghost Who Walks ("The Maharajah's Daughter"; "The Blue Gang"; "Lago the Lake God"; "The Wild Girl"; and "The Mermaids of Melo Straits"). Also included is a special 16-page color section with an essay. 
POP MANGA HT DRAW COOLEST CUTEST CHARACTERS & MORE
From comics to video games to contemporary fine art, the beautiful, wide-eyed-girl look of shoujo manga has infiltrated pop culture, and no artist's work today better exemplifies this trend than Camilla D'Errico's. In her first instructional guide, D'Errico reveals techniques for creating her emotive yet playful manga characters, with lessons on drawing basic body construction, capturing action, and creating animals, chibis, and mascots. Plus, she gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at her character design process, pointers on creating their own comics, and prompts for finishing her drawings.
 
PUNISHER MAX TP VOL 05 THE SLAVERS
SANDMAN ENDLESS NIGHTS TP NEW EDITION

 The classic short story collection by Neil Gaiman and a host of internationally renowned artists is now available in a new trade paperback at DC's standard trim size. Alternately haunting, bittersweet, erotic and nightmarish, the seven stories in this book-one for each of the Endless siblings, each illustrated by a different artist-reveal strange secrets and surprising truths about The Endless. 
SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 TP VOL 03 HAUNTED
SPECTRAL ENGINE HC GN

 A groundbreaking and stunningly illustrated literary graphic novel that weaves together historically documented Canadian ghost stories from across the centuries into a timeless narrative of life, death, and redemption.
To catch a glimpse of the Spectral Engine is to face death itself. Decades after the Empress of Ireland, a luxury passenger steamboat, disappears into the dark waters of the St. Lawrence River along with 1,012 souls, the wreck of the ship continues to claim victims.
And in a poignant story of urban isolation and the desire for human connection, a young woman discovers that loneliness transcends death. By turns chilling and moving, this breathtaking book is a powerful reminder of the deeply human yearning to be remembered.

STREET FIGHTER ORIGINS AKUMA HC
SUPER GRAPHIC VISUAL GUIDE COMIC BOOK UNIVERSE
TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS TP VOL 01

They were there when CYBERTRON fell-but what happened to the DINOBOTS for the past few thousand years? Here's a hint-GRIMLOCK and company haven't been sitting around and relaxing! The time is now-the place is CYBERTRON-and the recipe is ACTION!  
UBER ENHANCED HC VOL 01 

Uber Vol 1 debuts in monstrously huge fashion, with a collection that goes far beyond the story.  This epic tome contains Uber #0-5, the first story arc, for the first 176 pages.  But then we Enhance that with 160 pages of additional material!  From behind-the-scenes interviews, scores of pages of the original pencil art, notes from the writer on development of the story, to an epic cover gallery, this is not to be missed.  But all that extra material is only available right here, this edition of 5000 copies, and the Remarqued edition of 350 copies offered this month, then it's gone.  This Enhanced HC will not be reprinted.  Uber Vol 1 collection in paperback will be released in 2014, with the full 176 pages of story.  But none of the special back matter offered only here.  This is also a Direct Market Exclusive, the Uber Vol 1 Enhanced Hardcover edition will not be available in book stores or on Amazon!  
1945. Germany is in ruins. The war in the west can only be days away from ending. Threats of "wunderwaffen" to be unleashed by the dying Reich have become laughable. There are no miracle weapons here.  It's over. It has to be over.  It's not.  There have been stories which have mixed enhanced humans and World War II before. There's never been one like this.  See super beings in a whole new light as Gillen presents an epic original series that not only rewrites history, it redefines the genre!  Limited to 5000 copies. 

X-FILES CLASSICS HC VOL 02
THE TRUTH IS... in here! Re-join up with Mulder and Scully as they unravel all-new mysteries only seen in comic books! This second collection includes stories like "Feelings of Unreality," "One Player Only, " "Home of the Brave," "Night Lights," and more. 

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