DC Comics In March 2011: Vertigo & Various

20 décembre 2010 Non Par Comic Box

[ENGLISH] DC Comics tells us: DC Comics In March 2011, Part 2: Vertigo – inFamous, American Vampire, Deus Ex, Victorian Undead, World of Warcraft, Absolute Promethea, Fables, Cinderella: Fables Are Forever, DMZ, House of Mystery, Hellblazer, Unwritten…

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inFAMOUS #1-2
Written by WILLIAM HARMS
Art by ERIC NGUYEN
Covers by DOUG MAHNKE

The smash PlayStation 3 video game explodes into comics, written by inFamous game writer William Harms (Impaler) and illustrated by Eric Nguyen (Halo: Helljumper, Strange Girl), featuring covers by fan-favorite GREEN LANTERN artist Doug Mahnke!
While delivering a mysterious package, bike courier Cole MacGrath is caught in a massive explosion that gives him electric superpowers. As his world collapses around him, Cole must defend himself and his city from government forces that’ll stop at nothing to capture him.
In issue #2, shadowy FBI agent Moya Jones has ordered Cole MacGrath captured, no matter the cost! As soldiers flood the streets of Empire City – and Cole struggles to protect the city’s citizens – an unspeakable horror rises from the depths of an old First Sons’ lab.

Issue #1 on sale MARCH 9
Issue #2 on sale MARCH 23
1 and 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DEUS EX #2
Written by ROBBIE MORRISON
Art by TREVOR HAIRSINE
and SERGIO SANDOVAL
Cover by JIM MURRAY

The legendary franchise comes to comics in advance of the highly-anticipated new game! Haunted by the ghosts of his past, Adam Jensen purses an augmented terrorist group and learns that, even in a world of superhuman enhancements, the female is still the deadliest of the species…

On sale MARCH 16 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

DV8: GODS AND MONSTERS TP
Written by BRIAN WOOD
Art by REBEKAH ISAACS
Cover by JIM LEE

The super powered losers, freaks and masochists of DV8 have seen a lot, but it’s nothing compared to this! As Gem Antonelli (a.k.a. Copycat) is debriefed in a holding cell, the story of how eight troubled teens were briefly gods of a prehistoric world unfolds in this collection of the 8-issue miniseries!

On sale APRIL 20 • 192 pg, FC, $17.99 US

RED: BETTER R.E.D. THAN DEAD TP
Written by CULLY HAMNER, ERICH HOEBER, JON HOEBER and others
Art by CULLY HAMNER, DAVID HAHN and others
Photo cover

This new collection features the four one-shot tie-ins based on the hit film from Summit Entertainment, as well as the prequel issue to the original acclaimed graphic novel! Spend some time with the world’s top intelligence agents and learn how killing in the service of their countries earned them the label RED: “Retired, extremely dangerous.”

On sale APRIL 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

VICTORIAN UNDEAD II: SHERLOCK HOLMES VS. DRACULA #5
Written by IAN EDGINTON
Art by DAVIDE FABBRI
Cover by RYAN SOOK
The pulse-pounding series reaches its conclusion as Sherlock Holmes and Count Dracula meet in final conflict! And the winner will hold the very heart and soul of the British Empire!
On sale MARCH 9 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: CURSE OF THE WORGEN #5
Written by MICKY NEILSON & JAMES WAUGH
Art by LUDO LULLABI & TONY WASHINGTON
Cover by GLEN RANE
Gilneas City has fallen to the Worgen. Halford Ramsey lies near death and a terrible new threat waits in the shadows. In their darkest hour, will Genn Greymane and the citizens of Gilneas find the strength to stand against impossible odds?
On sale MARCH 30 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US

AMERICAN VAMPIRE #13
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
1:10 Variant cover by SEAN MURPHY

Part 1 of the AMERICAN VAMPIRE World War II Epic begins here with a tale of heroism – and horror!
Hawaii, 1944. For nearly two decades, Henry Preston and his wife, American Vampire Pearl Jones, have tried to live a quiet life. But with war raging overseas, Henry feels he can no longer live in the shadows, and makes a deal to join a covert mission to a remote Japanese island – an island inhabited by an enemy far more dangerous than any Axis powers. It’s the war in the Pacific like you’ve never seen it before with Pearl, Henry and Skinner Sweet at the heart of it all and more fangs and blood than ever before.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale MARCH 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

AMERICAN VAMPIRE VOL. 2 HC
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE and MATEO SANTOLUCO
Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

“Fresh and original.” — ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

“One of the best vampire stories on the stands, or anywhere for that matter, today.” — TIME

In this second volume, collecting issues #6-11 of the hit Vertigo series, it’s Las Vegas circa 1935, and Skinner Sweet and our gal Pearl are about to learn the hard way that the bloodsuckers in Hollywood were nothing compared to what awaits them in Sin City.
In just a few short years, young police chief Cash McCogan has watched his native city of Las Vegas go from cow-town to wild, glittering boomtown. And when the bodies of prominent businessmen start showing up drained of blood, Chief McCogan finds himself facing a threat much darker and deadlier than anything he could have imagined . . . and the only sure bet in town is that Skinner and Pearl are right in the thick of it.

On sale MAY 25 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US  MATURE READERS

ABSOLUTE PROMETHEA BOOK THREE HC
Written by ALAN MOORE
Art by J.H. WILLIAMS III, MICK GRAY, ERIC SHANOWER, CHRIS SPROUSE and KARL STORY
Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III

The final Absolute edition of Alan Moore’s epic collects issues #24-32 with the spectacular artwork of J.H. Williams III!
Promethea is back from her tour of the higher realms – but how will her friend Stacia, who took her place as Promethea while she was gone, deal with her reappearance? Then, the end of the world is nigh – and The Painted Doll intends to settle accounts with Promethea before it’s too late.
This new oversized, slipcased collection includes the dazzling final issue of the series, as well as the “Little Margie” stories illustrated by Eric Shanower, plus Chris Sprouse’s version of the end of the world Promethea shared with other ABC heroes from TOM STRONG #36!

ADVANCE SOLICITED • On sale AUGUST 17, 328 pg, 8.25” x 12.5”, FC, $99.99 US

FABLES #103
Written by BILL WILLINGHAM
Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM & STEVE LEIALOHA
Cover by JOAO RUAS

When the world is threatened by a strange creature with alarming supernatural powers, you naturally form a small commando team of rough, tough customers and put them in tight costumes to confront said creature, right? Isn’t that how it’s usually done in a rational world? Don’t miss part 2 of “Super Team!”

On sale MARCH 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US  MATURE READERS

CINDERELLA: FABLES ARE FOREVER #2
Written by CHRIS ROBERSON
Art by SHAWN MCMANUS
Cover by CHRISSIE ZULLO

In the first issue of CINDERELLA: FABLES ARE FOREVER, readers learned the identity of Cinderella’s long-time nemesis and Cinderella discovered that her nemesis is apparently back from the dead! But if that’s true, then where has the assassin been all of these years? And how did Cinderella end up with a nemesis in the first place? Come with us as we return to the totally grody ’80s to find out.

On sale MARCH 9 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

FABLES VOL. 15: ROSE RED TP
Written by BILL WILLINGHAM and MARK BUCKINGHAM
Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM, STEVE LEIALOHA, ANDREW PEPOY, CHRISSIE ZULLO, JOAO RUAS, ADAM HUGHES, J.H. WILLIAMS III and DAVE JOHNSON
Cover by JOAO RUAS

The next volume in the New York Times best-selling series, collecting issues #94-100!
Rose Red, sister of Snow White, has finally hit rock bottom. Will she stay there, or is it time to start the long, tortuous climb back up? The Farm is in chaos, as many factions compete to fill the void of her missing leadership. And there’s a big magical fight brewing down in the town square, right under her window.

On sale APRIL 6 • 256 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS

DMZ #63
Written by BRIAN WOOD
Art by RICCARDO BURCHIELLI
Cover by JP LEON

For close to six years, the DMZ has been a no-man’s-land where armies feared to tread – but not any longer. The rival armies of the USA and the FSA clash in the streets of the city, and Matty Roth watches his adopted city bleed – but is it for the greater good? “Free States Rising” continues here!

On sale MARCH 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

AREA 10 TP
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE
Art by CHRIS SAMNEE
Cover by LEE BERMEJO

“A page-turning mix of science fiction and noir thriller.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“Gage’s first graphic novel script easily equals his best television work.” — BOOKLIST

In New York City, a killer known as “Henry The Eighth” leaves a trail of decapitated corpses — keeping the severed heads to use for unknown purposes. NYPD Detective Adam Kamen leads the investigation, until a seemingly unrelated freak incident leaves him with a brain injury in the section known as “Brodmann Area 10.” When he recovers, Adam’s perceptions of time are altered. He becomes slowly convinced that his bizarre condition could be tied directly to the “Henry” case — and that the key may lie in the ancient, mystical practice of trepanation.

On sale APRIL 13 • 184 pg, B&W, 5.5” x 8”, $12.99 US MATURE READERS

HELLBLAZER #277
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & STEFANO LANDINI
Cover by SIMON BISLEY

As far as Gemma Masters is concerned, she was assaulted by her own uncle – by John Constantine himself! Now, she wants her revenge. Unbeknowst to John, our scruffy urban mage has more immediate concerns: his lovely new wife finds him repulsive. Or rather, Epiphany is suddenly freaked out by the sight of his thumb-less hand. This sets Epiphany on a dark journey into her past and pushes Constantine on an even darker quest along London’s North Circular Road, in search of a new digit…

On sale MARCH 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US  MATURE READERS

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #35
Written by MATTHEW STURGES
Art by LUCA ROSSI & JOSE MARZAN, JR. and DARWYN COOKE
Cover by ESAO ANDREWS

Harry and Fig are in the same city at last, but that world is the Conception world of Geácnung Léoht and that city is their capital, Numol Ceaster. As Fig and Harry near what they hope is their final confrontation with Fig’s greatest enemy, a traitor emerges in the explosive climax of “Conception.” Featuring a dark tale of suspense and horror illustrated by comic book icon Darwyn Cooke!

On sale MARCH 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

iZOMBIE #11
Written by CHRIS ROBERSON
Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED

Gwen visits the Oregon street where she grew up, coming face-to-face with a part of her past that she’d completely forgotten. Meanwhile, the monster-hunters and the vampire girls come to an understanding, Ellie meets Spot’s new roommate, and Galatea and Amon get cosmic. Plus, just when it seems things couldn’t get more exciting, Gwen goes to the comic book store! See what thrills await in the climactic conclusion of “uVAMPIRE!”

On sale MARCH 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US  MATURE READERS

JOE THE BARBARIAN #8
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art and cover by SEAN MURPHY

All of Joe’s new allies and enemies descend upon the same battlefield as he and his army have their final showdown with Death itself! Hearts will be broken and sacrifices will be made as the white-hot team of Grant Morrison and Sean Murphy wrap up one of the most talked-about miniseries of the year in an unforgettable extra-sized issue!
This book is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled.

RESOLICIT • On sale MARCH 2 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US  MATURE READERS

THE NEW YORK FIVE #3
Written by BRIAN WOOD
Art and cover by RYAN KELLY

Ren Severin, our laidback west coast transplant, has been MIA a bit, but now we find out what she’s been up to – something that threatens to tear the college roommates apart. Also, the homeless Olive (our “five” in THE NEW YORK FIVE) deals with her own demons.

On sale MARCH 23 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, B&W,
no interior ads • $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

OTHER LIVES TP
Written by PETER BAGGE
Art and cover by PETER BAGGE

“This is prime Bagge that will surprise readers with its artistic maturity and a plot that is in no way predictable.”           — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“I can count on one hand the number of comic artists whose work is as strong . . . maybe on two or three fingers.”                       — ROBERT CRUMB

Meet three certified geeks: a self-loathing journalist who has a seemingly normal girlfriend, a conspiracy theorist who still lives with his mother and an unemployed gamer who lives in his car. While the past unites this group of neurotic thirty-somethings, the future will hit them harder than a (insert your favorite gaming metaphor here) when their all-too-real fantasy existence threatens to destroy them in OTHER LIVES, an original graphic novel from award-winning creator Peter Bagge (Hate). Zelig meets Dr. Strangelove by way of The Big Bang Theory in this hilarious and heartless exploration of identity – both real and created.

On sale APRIL 27 • 136 pg, FC, $17.99 US  MATURE READERS

THE SANDMAN VOL. 5: A GAME OF YOU TP NEW EDITION
Written by NEIL GAIMAN
Art by SHAWN MCMANUS, COLLEEN DORAN, BRYAN TALBOT, GEORGE PRATT and others
Cover by DAVE MCKEAN

Take an apartment house, add a drag queen, a lesbian couple, some talking animals, a talking severed head, a confused heroine and the deadly cuckoo. Stir vigorously with a hurricane and Morpheus himself and you get this fifth volume of the SANDMAN series, collecting issues #32-37 of the Vertigo classic. This story stars Barbie, who first makes an appearance in THE DOLL’S HOUSE and now finds herself a princess in a vivid dreamworld.

On sale APRIL 27 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US MATURE READERS

NORTHLANDERS #38
Written by BRIAN WOOD
Art by SIMON GANE
Cover by MASSIMO CARNEVALE
“The Siege Of Paris” continues as foot soldier Mads documents the brutality of the siege and winter threatens to do what the trebuchets can’t quite manage: wipe out his army. One late night commando-style raid across the frigid Seine to the very walls of Paris suggests a possible way out and a victory that a few hundred have denied tens of thousands.
On sale MARCH 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US  MATURE READERS

SCALPED #47
Written by JASON AARON
Art by R.M. GUERA
Cover by JOCK
“Running to Stand Still” continues with a state of total upheaval on The Rez. Plus, love is in the air for Dino Poor Bear. But love, as we know, can make men do the strangest things…
On sale MARCH 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

SWEET TOOTH #19
Written by JEFF LEMIRE, MATT KINDT, NATE POWELL and EMI LENOX
Art and cover by JEFF LEMIRE, MATT KINDT, NATE POWELL and EMI LENOX

One of Vertigo’s most experimental titles takes even more chances as indie superstars Matt Kindt (REVOLVER, Superspy), Nate Powell (Swallow Me Whole) and Emi Lenox (Emitown) contribute stories alongside Jeff Lemire for a very special stand-alone issue. As the three female characters of SWEET TOOTH go off to collect firewood for the night, we see glimpses of their past, all of which reveal something more about the mysterious plague that decimated America.

On sale MARCH 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US  MATURE READERS

TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOL. 9: THE CURE TP NEW EDITION
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Art by DARICK ROBERTSON
and RODNEY RAMOS
Cover by MOEBIUS
In this new edition collecting issues #49-54, Spider Jerusalem turns up some startling evidence and a sole witness to President Callahan’s depravity. The problem will be getting the word out before the President’s massive forces black out everything – and everyone – involved.
On sale APRIL 20 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE UNWRITTEN #23
Written by MIKE CAREY
Art by PETER GROSS & VINCE LOCKE
Cover by YUKO SHIMIZU
Tom’s search for the source of his father’s power has ended in disaster, as he joins an eclectic group of doomed mariners in a trap that they all should have seen coming. But there’s one great whale he hasn’t even met yet, and it’s the most powerful of all. Maybe it has the answer to Tom’s question – if he lives long enough to ask it.
On sale MARCH 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS