SOMETHING NEW

NEW GRAPHIC NOVELS

AND TRADE COLLECTIONS

30 JULY 2014

New in graphic novels this week: the entirety of Grant Morrison's DOOM PATROL in a special hardback collection, critically acclaimed LAZARUS Vol 2, volume one of political SF sell-out LETTER 44, fan favourite RUNAWAYS finally gets their first omnibus edition, indie  hit THE BUNKER Vol 1, Neil Gaiman's novella MURDER MYSTERIES is reprinted with all new illustrations by Sandman artist P Craig Russell, popular creator Brian Michael Bendis teaches you THE ART AND BUSINESS OF MAKING COMICS,  award winning MAGNETO TESTAMENT reprints the harrowing tale of the young mutant's struggle for survival in Nazi Germany with new bonus features, plus new collections for INVADERS, BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT, SHELTERED, BUCK ROGERS, MIGHTY AVENGERS, and SUPERIOR FOES OF SPIDER-MAN. 
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ALL NEW INVADERS TP VOL 01 GODS AND SOLDIERS

The Kree Empire intends to conquer the universe using an army of Norse Gods! Now, four heroes united by their past - Captain America, Namor, the original Human Torch and the Winter Soldier - must wage an alien war to save Earth! The Invaders face the Kree's ultimate hunter, Tanalth the Pursuer, and take the fight straight to the Kree homeworld and the Supreme Intelligence - but can even they stand against the relentless assault of Kree-controlled gods? Plus: How does Aarkus, the original Vision, figure in? And how does the Kree threat relate to a secret Invaders mission from decades ago? Eisner Award winner James Robinson (Starman, Earth 2) unites with Steve Pugh (GENERATION X, Animal Man) to create a unique, modern-day take on the Invaders! Collecting ALL-NEW INVADERS #1-5 and material from ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE #1. 

AME COMI GIRLS TP VOL 02 RISE OF BRAINIAC

In these tales from issues #1-5 of the digital-first series, the heroines must unite to stop an invasion by the female Brainiac, who is aided by Duela Dent, Poison Ivy, Catwoman and Harley Quinn!

ARCHIE 1000 PG COMICS EXPLOSION TP

Didn't think we could manage 1,000 more pages of classic fun from Archie and the gang? There's always room for more funny pages at Archie Comics! For over seven decades, Archie's Pals 'n' Gals have been making everyone laugh, with their dating hijinx and misadventures at Riverdale High School! Everything's Archie in the largest Archie collection series ever, offered at an incredible value price! 

ARTEMIS FOWL OPAL DECEPTION UK GN

Artemis Fowl's greatest enemy, the evil pixie Opal Koboi, has escaped-and she's out for revenge. Her plan to start a war between the humans and fairies is nearing completion and once again Artemis is caught in the crosshairs. Only this time he has no memory at all of his fairy friend, Captain Holly Short, or her world deep underground. To survive Opal's master plan, Artemis will have to reconnect with Holly and with his own memories. But will even Artemis's keen intellect be enough to outsmart this pixie villain, or has the boy genius finally met his match?
BATMAN DARK KNIGHT HC VOL 04 CLAY (N52)

In these tales from BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #22-29, the origin of the classic Batman villain Clayface is revealed - and a new mystery is introduced! Batman and Commissioner Gordon are forced into a tight corner as Clayface embarks on a murder spree throughout Gotham City. But what led Clayface to become a monster? The answers lie here... 

BATMAN DARK KNIGHT TP VOL 03 MAD

In this new collection of issues #16-21 and BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT ANNUAL #1, Batman's detective skills are put to the test as the Mad Hatter begins kidnapping Gotham City citizens for an unknown purpose. 

BATMAN LIL GOTHAM TP VOL 02

The acclaimed all-ages series returns with this title collecting issues #7-12! In the second half of our calendar of small events, the Bat-Family takes on new challenges, like sea monsters, vacations, comic conventions and pirates. But things get really interesting when they get together at a few family reunions!

BUCK ROGERS IN 25TH CENTURY TP VOL 01 GRIEVOUS

Howard Chaykin's new ground-breaking, critically acclaimed revival of Buck Rogers is now available as a graphic novel which collects all four comics released in 2013 with tons of special bonus material: interviews, original artwork, script examples, and pin-ups.  Chaykin's tale of the new Buck Rogers, "Grievous Angels" reintroduces one of science fiction's iconic creations!
     Before Star Trek and Star Wars, Buck Rogers captivated audiences around the world and made science fiction a national obsession.  Now, over eighty years after the creation of the newspaper strip that became a household word, Chaykin has returned the character and his universe back to basics:  Buck Rogers, former World War I ace is accidentally suspended in time only to awaken to a new and different earth, 500 years in the future, fragmented by war and ruled by an omnipotent force- the Chinese.  Now, Buck along with Colonel Wilma Deering, begin a new fight, to free the United States!
     Includes all of Buck Rogers most famous characters: Wilma Deering, Ardala, Killer Kane, Dr. Huer, and Black Barney together with a host of new characters created for this incredible new Buck Rogers adventure.

BUNKER TP VOL 01 

On their way to bury a time capsule, five friends - Grady, Heidi, Natasha, Daniel, and Billy - uncover a metal bunker buried deep in the woods. Inside, they find letters addressed to each of them... from their future selves. Told they will destroy the world in the very near future, the friends find, over the next few days, growing further and further apart. Though they've been warned against making the wrong choices, how do they know what the right ones are? Can the future really be changed, or will an even darker fate engulf the world?
Collects the first four issues of the ongoing series. 

DOOM PATROL OMNIBUS HC 

The entire run of Grant Morrison's DOOM PATROL is collected in hardcover! These tales turned Super Hero adventure on its head, challenging the boundaries of the genre with characters like Crazy Jane, the Brotherhood of Dada, Flex Mentallo, Danny the Street and many more! Collects DOOM PATROL #19-63 and DOOM FORCE SPECIAL #1, with a new cover by Brian Bolland! 

GFT NEVERLAND AGE OF DARKNESS TP

The barriers between earth and the realms of power are weakening and the government is becoming more and more concerned with the recent activities of the Dark Horde. The Horde moves in secret among humans as they never have before and Neverland seems to be the focal point of their activities. Nathan Cross knows Neverland as well as any man on Earth, and as part of the government’s Realm Knight initiative he is called on to lead a strike team to find out exactly what the Horde is up to. It’s a mission that will reunite him with long-lost friends but one that will also send him back to the place where his nightmares reside!
GFT WONDERLAND CLASH OF QUEENS TP

Vying for control of the realm of madness, each Queen has a trick up her sleeve and an army at her disposal. But a wildcard named Trickster has her own bag of tricks planned. and she's about to throw a monkey wrench into all four Queens' plans. Zenescope's newest Wonderland spinoff series has arrived and heads will roll!

HUMAN TORCH BY KESEL AND YOUNG COMP COLL TP

"Flame on!" as the Fantastic Four's resident matchstick scorches into his own solo series! Johnny Storm faces his greatest shame when he is called upon to investigate a case of spontaneous human combustion. But to solve the mystery plaguing New York's Bravest, he will have to fight fire with fire! Then, feel the burn as the Human Torch finds himself prisoner of the Locust King. Will romance be rekindled with Johnny's old flame Namorita? And what Strange Tale could lead to a good, old-fashioned Two-In-One with his best pal, the Thing? Enter: the Dragon Man! As Fantastic Four stalwart Karl Kesel serves up the sizzling dialogue, discover the book that ignited red-hot artist Skottie Young's career - and blazed a trail for his wonderful OZ adaptations, fan-favourite variant covers, and upcoming ROCKET RACCOON series! Collecting HUMAN TORCH (2003) #1-12. 

HYPERDIMENSION NEPTUNIA +MK2 ARTWORKS SC 

Welcome to Gameindustri, a parallel world of goddesses, humans, and monsters, all engaged in an epic battle known as the Console War! Collected in this volume is the illustration work behind both the original Hyperdimension Neptunia and the sequel game, Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2. Inside you'll find character designs, profiles, rough sketches, rare promotional art, creator interviews, and more! 

INFESTATION OMNIBUS TP

Complete Infestation! A dimensions-spanning zombie outbreak and The Elder Gods of H.P. Lovecraft invade the worlds of CVO, The Transformers, G.I. JOE, Star Trek, Ghostbusters, 30 Days of Night, Dungeons & Dragons, and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 

JAY & SILENT BOB'S BLUEPRINTS FOR DESTROYING EVERYTHING

Just in time for the twentieth anniversary of Clerks! Destroy anything and everything with the help of this illustrated collection of blueprints concocted by the legendary characters Jay and Silent Bob. Need to destroy self-doubt? How about the glass ceiling? Or maybe your aims are less lofty, and your ex-girlfriend just really has to go. In all cases, the iconic Jay and Silent Bob offer practical and entertaining advice for wreaking havoc at every turn in the most hilarious ways possible. 

LAZARUS TP VOL 02 LIFT 

The second story arc in the New York Times bestselling series. Forever uncovers rebellion brewing in LA, and the Barrets, a family of "Waste," undertake a 500-mile journey to Denver in the hope that one of their family will be noticed by the Carlyles and "lifted" to Serf status.  

 LETTER 44 TP VOL 01 ESCAPE VELOCITY

On Inauguration Day, newly elected President Stephen Blades hoped to tackle the most critical issues facing the nation: war, the economy, and a failing health care system. But in a letter penned by the outgoing President, Blades learns the truth that redefines "critical": seven years ago, NASA discovered alien presence in the asteroid belt, and kept it a secret from the world. A stealth mission crewed by nine astronauts was sent to make contact, and they're getting close-assuming they survive the long journey to reach their destination.
Today, President-elect Blades has become the most powerful man on the planet. This planet. LOCKE & KEY COVERS OF GABRIEL RODRIGUEZ HC

Over the six-year run of Locke & Key, series co-creator Gabriel Rodriguez made the transition from promising artist to a celebrated and sought-after talent. Praised for his architect's precision, deftness with subtle details, and his limitless imagination, Rodriguez brought the bright notes and dark beats of L&K to life. Now, enjoy each comic book and hardcover collection cover in this special volume that celebrates one of the most promising artists of our generation.   

MIGHTY AVENGERS TP VOL 02 FAMILY BONDING

The Falcon is on the hunt - and what he finds will rock the Mighty Avengers to their core! Years ago, Gideon Mace murdered Ava Ayala's family. But now that Ava is the White Tiger, she channels the power of an ancient god of terror and bloodlust - and she just gave it full control. Pray for Gideon Mace - and Ava's soul! Meanwhile, Spectrum and She-Hulk join Blue Marvel on a global adventure against a nightmare from the depths of the Neutral Zone - and a threat that could break Adam's heart! And Ronin unmasks, realising he can't hide from the Deathwalkers any longer - but have we revealed his secret identity just in time to kill him off? As the team deals with the fallout of ORIGINAL SIN, the newest Mighty Avenger joins - and it could be YOU! Collecting MIGHTY AVENGERS (2013) #6-10.  

MIKUCOLOUR KEI HATSUNE MIKU ILLUS WORKS SC

Collecting the artwork of official Vocaloid character illustrator, KEI! Mikucolour collects KEI's dazzling illustrations of your favorite Vocaloids like Luka, Rin & Len, and of course the supreme musical idol herself - Hatsune Miku! Included are magazine & book illustrations, DVD covers, rare pinups, exclusive new artwork, and much more! 

MMW AMAZING SPIDER-MAN TP VOL 08

It's time for another round of web-slinging wonderment from two of the men who put the "master" in Masterworks - Stan Lee and John Romita Sr.! Their classic "Saga of the Stone Tablet" kicks off with the Kingpin's quest to decipher an ancient clay tablet whose secrets promise great power. But Spidey soon gets caught in the mix and finds himself branded Public Enemy No. 1! With the Kingpin on one side and J. Jonah Jameson on the other, turning up the heat in the Daily Bugle, things go from bad to horrible when the mob gets involved. It's a Peter Parker pressure cooker! Also featuring battles with Quicksilver, the Shocker and the Lizard, along with a rare Stan Lee/Ross Andru Spidey story from MARVEL SUPER-HEROES #14! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #68-77 and MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) #14. 

MURDER MYSTERIES HC 2ND ED

Constructing and maintaining all of heaven and earth is an immense task, which God has
divided up among the various ranks and stations of angels. As with any such huge effort,
there are bound to be casualties. This unique passion play sheds light on the hands behind
creation, as well as one lonely man in LA who gets to hear the whole story of a most
unspeakable crime: a murder in paradise! Featuring sketches, high-res scans, and more bonus material from master artist P. Craig Russell! 
NAJA HC 

Naja is the perfect killer because she feels nothing. Literally. Her body registers no pain, nor does her heart, coldly executing jobs given to her by her mysterious boss, known only as "Zero." When another killer in Zero's organisation targets Naja for elimination, she has no choice but to fall off the grid and seek answers, as bloody as they might be. Written by international creative powerhouse JD Morvan (Sillage, Zaya) and illustrated by French sensation Bengal (Meka, Luminae), this volume collects the entire 5-book NAJA series into a single lavish album!
RIP KIRBY HC VOL 07

In this seventh volume, Al Williamson takes on a larger role as John Prentice's assistant, and Prentice fully hits his stride while Fred Dickenson continues to write Rip's adventures. Rip Kirby, the suave gentleman detective is the right man for his times as then-current 1960s culture reflects a new fascination with sophisticated stories featuring agents, both secret and otherwise. The strips are reproduced from the original King Features Syndicate proofs, insuring that every daily will look even better than when they were first published in newspapers over 50 years ago. 

Contains nine complete stories in more than 800 sequential comics!

 RUNAWAYS COMPLETE COLLECTION TP VOL 01

 

They were six normal teenagers linked only by their wealthy parents' annual business meeting...until a chance discovery revealed the shocking truth: their parents are the secret criminal society known as the Pride! For years, the Pride controlled of Los Angeles' criminal activity, ruling the city with an iron fist...and now, with their true natures exposed, the Pride will take any measures necessary to protect their organisation - even if it means taking out their own children! Now on the run from their villainous parents, Nico, Chase, Karolina, Gertrude, Molly and Alex have only each other to rely on. And they must not only survive on their own, but also somehow take down their own powerful parents...before it's too late! Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona craft a thoroughly modern take on the conventional "teen-team" comic! Collecting RUNAWAYS (2003) #1-18. 

SHELTERED TP VOL 02

    Violence erupts within Safe Haven when a crew of outsiders arrive. Victoria struggles to take control of the compound, but Lucas and his followers have other plans.
Collects SHELTERED #6-10

 SONIC UNIVERSE TP VOL 07 

Journey to a dark and twisted future with Silver the Hedgehog! Silver the Hedgehog lives in a world of ruin, and he's been traveling to the past, trying to change the fate of his time. But he's not prepared when a strange new force travels both space and time to attack him! Silver must journey to a twisted version of his world, join the last handful of rebels, and overthrow the most powerful foe he's ever encountered. Silver's psychic power is pushed to its limit against the chaos-fuelled fury of a demi-god! 

The Silver Saga collects Sonic Universe #25-28.

SPIDER-MAN COMPLETE ALIEN COSTUME SAGA TP BOOK

When Spider-Man returns from the Secret Wars with a snazzy new black suit, he's faster and stronger - and has an unending inbuilt supply of webbing! All the better for tussling with foes such as the Rose, Black Fox, Red Ghost, Jack O'Lantern, Puma and the Blob! Not only that, but he's dressed to impress the Black Cat, too - much to Mary Jane's dismay. But there's something about Peter that's not quite right. Curse that ol' Parker luck, the black costume just happens to be a hungry alien symbiote - and it's grown very attached to him! Savour a chronological retelling of Spider-Man's epic wardrobe malfunction, told across the three Spidey titles of the era! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #252-258, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #141-145 and ANNUAL #7, and PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #90-95. 

SUPERIOR FOES SPIDER-MAN TP VOL 02

The Foes are on the brink as the sleeper hit of the year continues! Nick Spencer (AVENGERS WORLD) and Steve Lieber (HAWKEYE) bring you the crime of the century! But if Speed Demon can't do the time, then he shouldn't have done the crime! Boomerang has been targeted for death - but what does the Beetle know about it? Is Overdrive a rat for the Feds? Can Shocker and Boomerang repair their relationship? (And did we seriously just use that question to try to sell a book?) And did you ever wonder what Shocker does on his day off? Because the answer turns out to be "get punched. Repeatedly." It's a second serving of the greatest villain book on the stands today! Crime does pay - but the Foes just might pay harder! Collecting THE SUPERIOR FOES OF SPIDER-MAN #7-11. 

TARZAN RUSS MANNING NEWSPAPER STRIPS HC VOL 03

The third volume of a four-book series collecting the entire run of the Tarzan newspaper strip by Russ Manning presents the final two complete daily storylines, plus four extended Sunday adventures. In the dailies from August 2, 1971 through July 29, 1972, Tarzan returns to the Earth's core, while Korak plays guide on the dangerous white water river. In the Sundays from January 24, 1971 through March 17, 1974, Tarzan travels to Pal-ul-don and Korak enters the City of Xuja. 

WELL HC ARON WIESENFELD ART BOOK

Aron Wiesenfeld makes paintings and charcoal drawings in which he evokes a reality that is at once familiar and mysterious. These poetic and carefully composed fragments are windows into an autonomous world that continues off the edges of the canvas. They trigger stories in the imagination that can take the shape of fairy tales, or more complex forms, questioning modern day alienation. References to art history, mythology, and pop culture converge without hierarchical order amid the cluttered remainders of manufactured landscapes, or baroque scenes of nature in glorious overgrowth. The people that populate his work embark on secret errands into veils of falling snow and twilight. His works have a restrained and focused tone, inviting contemplation of this intimate space, silent but for murmurs of the ominous. 

WORDS FOR PICTURES THE ART & BUSINESS OF WRITING COMICS

One of the most popular writers in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis shares the tools and techniques used to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. Words for Pictures gives readers the opportunity to learn from a creator at the very top of his field. Bendis teaches comics writing hopefuls everything they'll need to take their ideas from script to dynamic sequential art. The book's complete coverage exposes the most effective methods for crafting comic scripts, showcases insights from Bendis's fellow creators, reveals business secrets all would-be comics writers must know, and challenges readers with exercises to jumpstart their own graphic novel writing success.

  WRAITH WELCOME TO CHRISTMASLAND HC

Joe Hill's New York Times bestselling novel, NOS4A2, introduced readers to the terrifying funhouse world of Christmasland and the mad man who rules there: Charlie Talent Manx III. Now, in an original new comic miniseries, Hill throws wide the candy cane gates to tell a standalone story that is at once both accessible to new readers and sure to delight fans of the book. 

X-MEN MAGNETO TESTAMENT TP NEW PTG

In 1935, Max Eisenhardt was a schoolboy - who happened to be Jewish in Nazi Germany. The definitive origin story of one of Marvel's greatest icons begins with a silver chain and a crush on a girl - and quickly turns into a harrowing struggle for survival against the inexorable machinery of Hitler's Final Solution. Named Best Miniseries of 2008 by IGN, X-Men: Magneto Testament follows Max Eisenhardt from 1935 to 1945 as he fights to protect his family and a Romani girl named Magda from the indignities of a Nuremberg schoolyard, the horrors of war-stricken Poland, and the unfathomable atrocities of Auschwitz-Birkenau. This heartbreaking and historically accurate look at the childhood of one of the most popular X-Men also features in-depth endnotes and extras providing further historical context, including a comprehensive teachers' guide. 

Collecting X-MEN: MAGNETO TESTAMENT #1-5.