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Written by Hans Rodionoff
Art by Joel Gomez & Don Ho
Cover by Jonathan Wayshak
Before Buffy…before Blade…there was one name that was whispered in fear and awe among the undead: The Frog Brothers. Edgar and Alan Frog, the no-nonsense vampire slayers from the cult film The Lost Boys, are back with a vengeance in a 4-issue miniseries that bridges the gap between their adventures in the original film and the upcoming feature THE LOST BOYS: THE TRIBE, due to be released this summer. Find out what’s happened since the first film, brought to you in various shades of crimson by Hans Rodionoff (Mnemovore) and Joel Gomez (Wetworks)!
On sale May 14 • 1 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US • MATURE READERS
Written by B. Clay Moore
Art and cover by Carlo Barberi
& Drew Geraci
From the creative genius of B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick, JSA) and Carlo Barberi (Gen13) comes a dangerous, thrilling action-packed adventure in which a young woman rapidly comes to terms with her strange, incredible new life!
Casey Blue is an average high school senior — she studies hard with an eye toward college, enjoys extracurricular sports, and likes spending time with friends and family…until the moment she savagely murders a stranger with her bare hands, leading to revelations about her role in preventing a full-scale invasion of earth! The only problem? She has no idea she’s humanity’s salvation!
On sale May 21 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Scott Beatty
Art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story
Covers by Darick Robertson
The End of Days has come to the WildStorm Universe, as the Paladins fight for their city’s very existence against the coming destruction. But when the riders of the Apocalypse appear — is the end truly at hand? And what role does the newly returned hero from WildStorm’s past play in the bigger picture: will he be their savior or their doom?
Issue #3 on sale May 14; issue #4 on sale May 28
3 & 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Allen Warner
Art and cover by J.J. Kirby & Oliver Nome
Halo and Rocket track down the site of Gramalkin’s vision and find something truly horrifying. It seems her new partner, Sword, is part of the plot to destroy the world – starting with the super-powered-beings of the WildStorm Universe! They arrive too late to save the SPBs, but there might be time to save themselves….
On sale May 7 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Wes Craig Cover by Michael Lopez
The kids have faced a myriad of obstacles since arriving in New York City, but it all comes to a shattering conclusion as the team finally confronts its I.O. tormentors and brings an end to the “15 Minutes” project. Can the kids finally close the first chapter of their super-powered lives?
On sale May 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Keith Giffen
Art by Lee Garbett & Rick Burchett
Cover by Garbett & Trevor Scott
Assassin8 has stolen the Midnighter’s genetic code and is aboard the Carrier, taking out the unsuspecting members of the Authority. The Midnighter is the only hope…but will he be able to stop Assassin8 before the Carrier self-destructs?
On sale May 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Peter Milligan
Art and cover by C.P. Smith
Max has finally become the superman that the U.S. Government has sought — but at what price? And is American society crumbed beyond salvage? The super-human war of ideologies is on!
On sale May 21 • 11 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE PROGRAMME VOL. 1 TP
Written by Peter Milligan
Art and cover by C.P. Smith
Collecting issues #1-6 of the acclaimed maxiseries! In 1991, the Cold War ended without the two primary players ever facing each other in direct conflict. But now a long-forgotten Soviet weapon is awakened on one of America’s many battlegrounds, threatening the global balance of power. Does America have an answer to…The Programme?
Advance-solicited; on sale June 11 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US
Written by Michael Costa
Art by Fiona Staples
Cover by Cully Hamner
Jack confronts the man responsible for last issue’s horrific attack and finds a link to his own past. And there’s something buried in the dead man’s house that was specifically put there to throw Jack off the scent. But who put it there?
On sale May 28 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Chris Gugliotti
Cover by Dave Taylor
Twin boys, Cain and Abel, are born into the Hewitt clan. But their mother is determined that her children will escape their obscene bloodline, no matter the cost. And when it’s the Hewitts, the cost can be very high indeed…
On sale May 7 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US • MATURE READERS
Written by Peter Johnston & Rebecca Dessertine
Art by Diego Olmos
Cover by Ben Oliver
John Winchester is haunted by his past and fears his future. The death of his wife Mary left him broken, but the revelation that his son Sam might have a connection to the dark world of the supernatural might be too much much to bear. Is he willing to sacrifice Dean to protect Sam from a lifetime of horrors?
On sale May 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Walter Simonson
Art by Ludo Lullabi & Sandra Hope
Covers by Samwise Didier and Lullabi
During a sea voyage to Menethil Harbor, Lo’Gosh is attacked by the naga, led by a powerful female siren. Further secrets of Lo’Gosh’s past are revealed and Valeera proves far more powerful — and more vulnerable — than any, but Broll, had suspected.
Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Cover A is by Blizzard Art Director Samwise Didier, and Cover B is by Ludo Lullabi. Please see the Previews Order Form for more details.
On sale May 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
WORLD OF WARCRAFT VOL. 1 HC
Written by Walter Simonson
Art by Ludo Lullabi & Sandra Hope
Cover by Samwise Didier
Collecting WORLD OF WARCRAFT #0-7, based on the world’s most popular massively multiplayer videogame, written by comics legend Walter Simonson!
A human is found unconscious on the shores of Kalimdor, with no memory of who he is or how he arrived there. Enslaved by the Orc Shaman Rehgar Earthfury, this man must fight for survival against members of both the Alliance and the Horde, striking uneasy relationships with other races in his quest to find the secrets of his past!
Advance-solicited; on sale July 23 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US
ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK ONE HC
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Anderson
Cover by Alex Ross
Collecting the first eight chapters of the 16-part “Dark Age” saga, revealing the history of Astro City and shedding light on some of its greatest heroes! Book One, taking place in the early 1970s, follows two brothers — with one becoming a hero and another taking a far different path. Along the way, the long-standing secret tale of the Silver Agent and his fate is told at last, as the story shifts back to the 1950s and what made the Williams brothers turn out so differently.
Advance-solicited; on sale July 16 • 256 pg, FC, $29.99 US
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