SOMETHING NEW

NEW GRAPHIC NOVELS

AND TRADE COLLECTIONS

12 FEBRUARY 2014

 

It's a terrific week for indie releases, with FATALE VOL 4, PROPHET VOL 3, 

MOCKING DEAD VOL 1 and BRAVEST WARRIORS VOL 2, plus new Hellboy side-stories with LOBSTER JOHNSON and one of the most unusual crossovers ever in MARS ATTACKS JUDGE DREDD. In superhero comics there's the first volume of CONSTANTINE, FLASH VOL 3, a beautiful hardback deluxe edition of the always excellent DAREDEVIL VOL 2, 

and just in time for her new series debut, the complete collection of Dan Slott's fan favourite adventures of SHE-HULK. 

ARCHIE 1000 PG COMICS PALOOZA TP

 The Archie 1000 Page Comics-Palooza features over 100 full-color stories in a format similar to the hugely popular Archie Digest series at an amazing price! Follow America's favourite red-head as he navigates the pressures of the American teenager in the awkward, charming and hilarious way you've come to know and love. Features the same mix of wild humour, awkward charm and genuine relatability that has kept Archie and the gang relevant for kids and adults alike for over 70 years.

BRAVEST WARRIORS TP VOL 02

 The Miss Teen Multiverse Pageant is under attack and the brains of the contestants are going MISSING! It's up to the Bravest Warriors, to not only infiltrate the pageant, but give a major lesson of righteous punches to the bad guys! Will our heroes be able to save the Pageant?

CONSTANTINE TP VOL 01 SPARK AND THE FLAME

 This first CONSTANTINE collection includes issues #1-6 of The New 52 series, including a quest to find the last piece of a powerful mystic artefact and Constantine's run-in 

with the power of Shazam!

DAREDEVIL BY MARK WAID HC VOL 02

Mark Waid's epic re-invigoration of the Man Without Fear continues! Daredevil and Spider-Man form a shaky alliance with not one, but two Punishers to obtain the invaluable Omega Drive - which contains the information needed to dismantle an international criminal network. But the plan goes pear-shaped when one hero betrays the group! Then, Daredevil undergoes urgent brain surgery as size-changing scientist Hank Pym enters his head to destroy sensory-deprivation robots implanted by Dr. Doom. But Daredevil's recovery hits a snag when he starts to question reality. His best friend, Foggy Nelson - believing Matt is losing his mind, and that he presents a danger to himself and others - dissolves their law partnership...and their friendship! Ghosts from Daredevil's past return to haunt him in a mind-bending adventure that leaves him second-guessing his sanity as he faces off against dangerous new villain the Coyote. Collecting DAREDEVIL (2011) #11-21, AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #6 and PUNISHER (2011) #10. 

DOWN SET FIGHT GN

 One man versus every mascot in professional sports. THEY WILL ALL BE PUNCHED. 

It's kick-off time for this year's most action-packed and hilarious comic!
"Fearless" Chuck Fairlane was football's fastest rising star, but his career came to a screeching halt when he was expelled from the league after going HAM and causing the biggest brawl in the history of sports. Years later, Chuck has found peace as a high school football coach, until costumed mascots begin attacking him for seemingly no reason. Before long, Chuck's going to discover that you can't run away from the past- 

but you CAN punch it square in the face!

FATALE TP VOL 04 PRAY FOR RAIN 

 Sex, drugs, rock-n-roll, and ritual killers all collide in the strangest and most exciting volume of FATALE yet. A strange woman with no memory stumbles into the lives of a struggling grunge band in mid-'90s Seattle... Is she their muse? Will she save them from "one-hit wonder" status? Or will she be something much worse, especially since there's a psycho killer on her trail? The newest volume of the New York Times Best-Selling series!
Collects FATALE #15-19

FEARLESS DEFENDERS TP VOL 02 MOST FAB FIGHTING TEAM OF ALL

 With Thanos' hordes invading Earth, the Fearless Defenders live up to their name in an INFINITY tie-in like no other! Misty kicked ass in Valkyrie's world, now it's time to see how Valkyrie fares in Misty's. But it's not easy being an Asgardian shieldmaiden - especially when your boyfriend's got a chip on his shoulder! And when a gifted young woman discovers she possesses terrifying powers, will this new hero join the ranks of the Defenders? Then, secrets of Hippolyta's resurrection are revealed on a field trip to New Amazonia as the team makes a stand against Caroline LeFay's apocalyptic Doom Maidens! Plus: Valkyrie and Annabelle's complicated relationship becomes even more perplexing and problematic, and a new (cosmically awesome) character joins the team! Guest-starring Elsa Bloodstone, Venom, Dr. Strange, Iron Fist, Hercules, Werewolf By Night and more! 

Collecting FEARLESS DEFENDERS #7-12.

FLASH HC VOL 03 GORILLA WARFARE (N52)

 When Grodd and his gorilla army descend on Central City, The Flash will have to contend with a threat unlike any he's faced before: murderous, ruthless and without principle. With mammoth strength and mind-control powers, Grodd will not stop until he conquers the city with its heroes blood on his hands. Knowing he cannot defeat this new foe alone, The Flash will need the help of his former enemies, the Rogues, if he wants to keep himself and Central City alive. This new hardcover collects THE FLASH #13-19.

LEGION OF SUPERHEROES GREAT DARKNESS

 In this new edition collecting LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #284-296 and ANNUAL #1, Darkseid unveils an ingenious plot to conquer the universe! But the Legion has its own plan to assemble an army of Legionnaires to stand against the Dark Lord

 and his invincible soldiers!

LOBSTER JOHNSON TP VOL 03 SATAN SMELL

Hellboy's favourite gun-blazing vigilante takes justice to the skies aboard a Nazi-filled Zeppelin and to the gritty alleyways of Chinatown against an army of monkeys. Collects The Prayer of Neferu, Caput Mortuum, Satan Smells a Rat, A Scent of Lotus #1-#2, and

 "Tony Masso's Finest Hour" from Dark Horse Presents #9.

MARS ATTACKS JUDGE DREDD TP

The Martian mayhem overtakes Mega-City One! During the annual meeting of the Mega-City Mafia, a new boss makes a play for power thanks to a mysterious benefactor. Meanwhile, Judge Dredd conducts a routine bust that turns out to be anything but when he makes a shocking (and disgusting) discovery!   

MMW DEFENDERS HC VOL 04

 Steve Gerber's DEFENDERS ranks as a high-water mark of '70s Marvel. Taking the famous non-team and mixing in his own unique brand of sharp social commentary, Gerber brought forth stories both action-packed and insightful! We begin with a classic four-part saga featuring the bigoted Sons of the Serpent that brings members past and present together to defend the defenceless. Then, the Guardians of the Galaxy hit the scene and take the Defenders to the year 3015 A.D.! It's an amazing adventure including the debut of Starhawk - and while we were at it, we added the Guardians of the Galaxy's first appearance, too! Oh, and there's an elf with a gun. You'll see... Collecting DEFENDERS (1972) #22-30, GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #5 and MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) #18.

MOCKING DEAD TP VOL 01

A small outbreak can turn into a worldwide apocalypse... but only through a long string of screw-ups! Once actual zombies begin popping up in our world, a lone intelligence analyst realizes real-life events are beginning to mimic the events of a long-lost, Grade-Z, drive-in horror flick. As he races to save humanity with this knowledge, he quickly learns the only thing more dangerous than ravenous walking corpses is the ineptitude of the living! The gut-splitting (and then eating) comedy that pokes fun at the zombie horror phenomenon! 

MODERN MASTERS SC VOL 29 CLIFF CHIANG

 Cliff Chiang's star has never shone brighter. His bold, graphic style has a classic feel with a modern sensibility, and it's no wonder he's become one of the industry's top illustrators. Now learn how Chiang went from promising assistant editor to in-demand freelance artist. This volume features a career-spanning interview, and loads of both iconic and 

rarely seen artwork from Cliff's personal files.

POWER GIRL POWER TRIP TP

Every Power Girl story illustrated by Amanda Conner is collected in one volume that includes JSA CLASSIFIED #1-4 and POWER GIRL #1-12! Don't miss these stories featuring the Psycho-Pirate, Ultra-Humanite, Vartox and some very sexy alien marauders!

PROPHET TP VOL 03 EMPIRE

The Earth Empire is now rebuilt and gaining a stronger grasp on Earthspace. Facing an even more menacing new threat, Old Man Prophet and his team look for the help of an old ally.
Collects PROPHET #32 & 34-38

RED PANDA MASK OF THE RED PANDA TP

 Racketeers, gangsters, the occasional power-mad super villain-all have fallen before the iron resolve of the city's masked protectors. But when forces with powers from beyond this world threaten to bring their war to the streets of Depression-era Toronto, can even the Red Panda prevent disaster? Bringing to life characters from The Red Panda Adventures, Decoder Ring Theatre's award-winning radio drama series, Mask of the Red Panda is pulse-pounding pulp perfection for all those who love the classic two-fisted adventures of the golden age of radio, classic movie serials, and the hero pulps.

SCARLET SPIDER TP VOL 04 INTO GRAVE

Everything has changed for Kaine. His second chance at life is over. Now, at his lowest point, Kaine comes face-to-face with the one man who's fuelled his obsession, hate and guilt his entire life: Ben Reilly, the original Scarlet Spider! Alone, adrift, beaten and lost, Kaine's body is broken - and his soul is next. Enter the Hunter - but what does Kraven really want? It's not what you might think. Plus: Kaine's supporting cast is about to pay the price of being his friend. And after the immense sacrifices Kaine must make to survive, he is faced with a choice - one that may see him leaving his new life forever. But is there a place for the Scarlet Spider anywhere in this world? The answers will surprise you as Kaine's story comes to a close! Collecting SCARLET SPIDER (2012) #21-25. 

SHE-HULK BY SLOTT TP VOL 01 COMPLETE

Everyone's favourite Jade Giantess, She-Hulk, has returned for tons of fun - both on and off the field of battle! As a superhuman lawyer, She-Hulk has tried some of the strangest cases on Earth. But now, Shulkie is heading into deep space to practice Universal Law! And upon her return, the emerald enchantress matches muscles with Hercules - but it's going to take brains, not brawn, to get the Prince of Power out of some Herculean legal problems. Plus: No one hates She-Hulk more than Titania! What makes her one of the deadliest threats in the universe? And how is Hawkeye's fate tied to She-Hulk's latest case?

Dan Slott's fan-favourite run is collected in two massive volumes,  so join She-Hulk as she deals with the bizarre legal problems of the Marvel Universe! 

Collecting SHE-HULK (2004) #1-12 and SHE-HULK (2005) #1-5. 

SPACEMAN TP 

SPACEMAN tells the story of Orson, a hulking, lonely loser who dreams of the star-trekking life he was genetically engineered for. When Orson finds himself at the centre of a celebrity child kidnapping case, he sees a chance to become a hero... 

Collects the 9-issue miniseries and a story from STRANGE ADVENTURES #1. 

SUPERGIRL TP VOL 03 SANCTUARY (N52)

 In these stories from issues #13-19, H'El convinces Kara that he intends to return them to Krypton prior to its destruction. When presented with the opportunity to return home, Kara fails to see that H'El's plan will leave the Earth in ruins. Wonder Woman and The Flash 

must show Kara in the truth before it's too late!