DARK HORSE, IDW, AND IMAGE COMICS: May 2015 Collected Editions Solicits DARK HORSE Archie Archives Volume 11 HC Bill Woggon (W/A), Scott Fleming (W), Ray Gill (W/A), Al Fagaly (A), Bill Vigoda (A), Samm Schwartz (A), Irving Novick (A), and Joe Edwards (A) On sale July 1 FC, 232 pages $59.99 HC, 7″ x 10″ America’s typical teen is back to get into way more than a typical share of trouble, and he’s brought all his pals, as the voracious Jughead and the lovely Betty and Veronica get their own hilarious spotlight stories! The whole gang’s at it again with over two hundred pages of classic, gut-busting antics! Collecting Archie Comics #35–#36, Pep Comics #70–#72, and Laugh Comics #29–#31! • Early stories from Archie legend Samm Schwartz! • Includes vintage game pages and ads! * * * Conan Red Sonja HC Gail Simone (W), Jim Zub (W), Dan Panosian (A/Cover), Dave Stewart (C), Randy Green (P), and Rick Ketchan (I) On sale July 29 FC, 96 pages $19.99 HC, 7″ x 10″ Gail Simone and Jim Zub team up to bring together two legendary warriors: Conan and Red Sonja! This volume collects issues #1–#4 of the smash-hit crossover! In a tale spanning three eras in the lives of these classic characters, Conan and Red Sonja become comrades to take down a sorcerer-priest hell bent on creating a new age in Hyborian warfare! * * * Creepy Presents Alex Toth HC Alex Toth (W/A/Cover), Archie Goodwin (W), Gerry Boudreau (W), Rich Margopoulos (W), Roger McKenzie (W), Doug Moench (W), Nicola Cuti (W), Bill DuBay (W), Steve Skeates (W), Carmine Infantino (A), Leo Duranona (A), Leo Summers (A), and Alexis Romero (A) On sale July 8 b&w, 168 pages $19.99 HC, 8 1/2″ x 11″ A brilliant storyteller who wielded a dynamic, minimalist style, Alex Toth is considered a master in the fields of comic book storytelling, animation, and design. With Creepy Presents Alex Toth, all of his vibrant stories from Creepy and Eerie are collected in a deluxe hardcover for the first time ever!  • The first complete collection of Alex Toth’s Warren horror stories! * * * The EC Archives: Weird Science Volume 4 HC Bill Gaines (W), Al Feldstein (W/A), Jerry DeFuccio (W), Harlan Ellison (W), Wally Wood (A), Al Williamson (A), Joe Orlando (A), Bill Elder (A), Jack Kamen (A), Jack Davis (A), Frank Frazetta (A), Bernie Krigstein (A), Harry Harrison (A), and Harvey Kurtzman (A) On sale July 29 FC, 216 pages $49.99 HC, 8 1/4″ x 11″ The Weird Science archives take flight at Dark Horse! This volume collects the complete Weird Science issues #19–#22 and Weird Science-Fantasy #23–#24 in glorious remastered color! Don’t miss any of the sci-fi classics from such visionary artists as Wally Wood, Al Feldstein, Harry Harrison, and Harvey Kurtzman! • Dark Horse reprints the famous science-fiction comic series! * * * High Crimes HC Christopher Sebela (W) and Ibrahim Moustafa (A/Cover) On sale July 8 FC, 184 pages $19.99 HC, 7″ x 10″ Disgraced Olympic snowboarder Zan Jensen runs a sideline business as a high-altitude grave robber. When a body is found at the summit of Everest with a treasure of state secrets under its skin, Zan finds herself in the crosshairs of a government hit squad. As she races to the roof of the world, Zan will navigate bullets and avalanches to find salvation in the deadliest place on Earth. Collecting the critically acclaimed Monkeybrain digital comic the A.V. Club calls “a high concept executed with precision, delivering real-world intrigue.” * * * Kabuki Library Edition Volume 1 HC David Mack (W/A/Cover) On sale July 8 FC, 400 pages $39.99 HC, 9″ x 12″ Celebrating twenty years of Kabuki, this is the first volume in a complete set of large oversize library editions collecting the entire critically acclaimed Kabuki series. This edition collects the first two original Kabuki volumes: Circle of Blood and Dreams. With eleven issues and loads of extras, this is the book that fans of Kabuki have been waiting for and the perfect starting point for brand-new readers. • Extra features include Kabuki drawings from Brian Michael Bendis, introductions by Bendis and Jim Steranko, and more! • The first of four oversized library editions! * * * MIND MGMT Volume 5: The Eraser HC Matt Kindt (W/A/Cover) On sale July 22 FC, 168 pages $19.99 HC, 7″ x 10″ The mission to stop Mind Management has fallen apart, and after nearly losing her mind at the hands of the Eraser, Meru finds herself alone in a world of rogue agents. To press on, she’ll need to seek out a new mentor—the First Immortal! Collects MIND MGMT #25–#30! • THE BEGINNING OF THE END! • Foreword by Darwyn Cooke! * * * Abe Sapien Volume 6: A Darkness So Great TP Mike Mignola (W), Scott Allie (W), Max Fiumara (A/Cover), Sebastián Fiumara (A), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale July 15 FC, 144 pages $19.99 TP, 7″ x 10″ Abe Sapien stands accused of bringing about the end of the human race. He hits the devastated Gulf Coast, where the infestation of monsters began and a volcano leveled Houston, driving out most of the population. Taking refuge with a Mexican death cult in a strangely preserved south Texas town, Abe stands to lose what little he has left, in a place where demons dwell and the dead walk. Collects Abe Sapien #18–#22. * * * The Adventures of Dr. McNinja Volume 3: King Radical TP Christopher Hastings (W/A/Cover) and Anthony Clark (C) On sale July 22 FC, 312 pages $19.99 TP, 7″ x 10″ When Dr. McNinja is believed killed by a vengeful astronaut ghost, the Doc uses the opportunity to infiltrate the criminal organization of King Radical! But should he who fights rad monsters beware becoming one himself? • DrMcNinja.com gets between 140,000 and 200,000 unique visitors on update days! * * * Baltimore; or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire TP Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Christopher Golden (W), Ben Stenbeck (A), and Dave Stewart (C) On sale July 1 b&w, 320 pages $12.99 TP, 6″ x 9″ When Lord Baltimore awakens the wrath of a powerful vampire on the hellish battlefields of World War I, the world is forever changed. A deadly plague has been unleashed—one that even death cannot end. • The original prose novel featuring multiple illustrations by Hellboy artist Mike Mignola, plus the one-shot comic The Widow and the Tank. • The origin story of Lord Baltimore. * * * Lone Wolf and Cub Omnibus Volume 9 TP Kazuo Koike (W), Goseki Kojima (A), and Frank Miller and Lynn Varley (Cover) On sale July 1 b&w, 672 pages $19.99 TP, 5″ x 7″ With waves of warriors seemingly incapable of killing ronin sword master Ōgami Ittō, the shōgun opts for stealth and subterfuge to attack the Lone Wolf. Using a network of prostitute spies to corner Ittō, a master poisoner waits in the shadows to accomplish what razor-sharp steel could not! Collects two stories from Lone Wolf and Cub volume 19, all of volume 20 and four stories from volume 21. * * * Predator: Fire and Stone TP Joshua Williamson (W), Christopher Mooneyham (A), John Lucas (I), Dan Brown (C), and Lucas Graciano (Cover) On sale July 15 FC, 104 pages $14.99 TP, 7″ x 10″ As the Perses escapes from the terror of the wrecked Prometheus, an invisible stowaway forces the crew into a deadly conflict! While the crew defend themselves against this unseen predator, the hunter itself stalks a much more substantial game! Collects Predator: Fire and Stone #1–#4! • From the author of Birthright and Nailbiter and the artist of Five Ghosts! IDW PUBLISHING Frank Miller's Daredevil: Artifact Edition HC Frank Miller (w & a & c) Frank Miller, multiple Eisner Award-winner, is one of the finest and most influential comics creators of his generation. From Sin City to Dark Knight Returns, to Daredevil: Born Again and Batman: Year One (both of which he wrote and collaborated on with David Mazzucchelli), his contribution to the art form is nearly peerless. But before these incredible works came his groundbreaking turn on Daredevil! HC • BW • $75.00 net discount item • 144 Pages • 12" x 17" • This Artifact Editions will collect more than 20 Miller covers, and a staggering display of pages—all shot from the original art—including many from key issues such as the introduction of Elektra… and the death of Elektra! Additionally, a selection of pages from Wolverine and Spider-Man will also be showcased. If you are a fan of Frank Miller's classic storytelling then this is the Artifact edition for you! • Advance solicited for a June release! * * * Eric Powell's The Goon: Chinatown Artist's Edition Eric Powell (w & a & c) Since debuting in 1999, The Goon has won constant critical praise as well as a large and rabid fan base for creator Eric Powell. This beautiful Artist's Edition features Powell's Goon original graphic Novel, Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker, the opus that earned the writer/artist two Eisner Awards! Each page of this Artist's Edition was scanned under close supervision by Powell himself to ensure the finest reproduction possible of his delicate and stunning original art—many pages of which were in color washes and sepia tones as storytelling devices… which only adds to the beauty of the originals. HC • BW • $75.00 net discount item • 144 Pages • 12" x 17" • What is an Artist's Edition? • AN ARTIST'S EDITION PRESENTS COMPLETE STORIES WITH EACH PAGE SCANNED FROM THE ACTUAL ORIGINAL ART. • While appearing to be in black & white, each page has been scanned in COLOR to mimic as closely as possible the experience of viewing the actual original art—for example, you are able to clearly see paste-overs, blue pencils in the art, editorial notes, art corrections. Each page is printed the same size as drawn, and the paper selected is as close as possible to the original art board. • Advance solicited for a June release! * * * Superman: The Atomic Age Sundays, Vol. 1: 1949–1953 HC Alvin Schwartz (w) • Wayne Boring (a) • Peter Poplaski (c) These never-before-reprinted 1950s Sundays are a special treat for Superman fans and comics historians worldwide. This first book of the Atomic Age Sundays features more than 175 full-color strips, from October 23, 1949 through March 15, 1953. In these tales, the impish Mr. Mxyztplk has returned to drive Superman crazy and the Man of Steel returns to Smallville for "Superboy Week" celebrations and ends up solving a case he never had a chance to as Superboy! HC • FC • $49.99 • 180 pages • 9.25" x 12" * * * Popeye Classics, Vol. 6 HC Bud Sagendorf (w & a & c) Re-presenting the classic Popeye comic book series that debuted in 1948 by Bud Sagendorf. Volume 6 contains issues #25–29 and more of Sagendorf's gloriously funny one-pagers, rare photos, and extra artwork! HC • FC • $29.99 • 192 pages • 8.5" x 11" * * * Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland HC Eric Shanower (w) • Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c) An all-new, all-ages series full of magic and whimsy from award-winning creators Eric Shanower and Gabriel Rodriguez! Spinning out of Winsor McKay's brilliant early 20th century strip, Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland sees King Morpheus' daughter, in the Royal Palace of Slumberland, select her next-playmate: Nemo! Collects issues #1–4 and includes an art gallery from artist Gabriel Rodriguez. HC • FC • $19.99 • 120 pages * * * Godzilla: The Half Century War Oversized Hardcover James Stokoe (w & a & c) Collects James Stokoe's mini-series in an oversized hardcover with an expanded art gallery including new content! The year is 1954 and Lieutenant Ota Murakami is on hand when Godzilla makes first landfall in Japan, which begins an obsession with the King of the Monsters that lasts 50 years! HC • FC • $34.99 • 152 pages • 8" x 12" * * * You Don't Say TPB Nate Powell (w & a & c) A celebrity glares. A community burns. A child's heart breaks. A recipe summons a ghost. A dying woman makes her peace. An art form sustains the spirit. In You Don't Say award-winning graphic novelist Nate Powell -- of the #1 New York Times Bestseller March: Book One, and the Eisner Award-Winning "Graphic Novel of the Year" Swallow Me Whole -- collects a decade of powerful short works. Autobiography, fiction, essay comics, collaborations, and more fill these thoughtful, pitch-black pages, comprising rare and previously unreleased material from 2004-2013 . TPB • BW • $19.99 • 176 pages • 6.5" x 9.5" * * * Monster On The Hill TPB Rob Harrell (w & a & c) The hit all-ages title is back! In a fantastical 1860s England, every quiet little township is terrorized by a ferocious monster -- much to the townsfolk's delight! Each town's unique monster is a source of local pride, not to mention tourism. Each town, that is... except for one. Unfortunately for the people of Stoker-on-Avon, their monster isn't quite as impressive. In fact, he's a little down in the dumps. Can the morose Rayburn get a monstrous makeover and become a proper horror? It's up to the eccentric Dr. Charles Wilkie and plucky street urchin Timothy to get him up to snuff, before a greater threat turns the whole town to kindling. Monsters of all ages are sure to enjoy this tale about life's challenges, the power of friendship, and creative redemption, packed with epic battles and plenty of wild beasts! TPB • FC • $19.99 • 192 pages • 7 3/16" x 9" * * * Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland Digest-Size TPB Eric Shanower (w) • Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c) An all-new, all-ages series full of magic and whimsy from award-winning creators Eric Shanower and Gabriel Rodriguez! Spinning out of Winsor McKay's brilliant early 20th century strip, Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland sees King Morpheus' daughter, in the Royal Palace of Slumberland, select her next-playmate: Nemo! Collects issues #1–4. TPB • FC • $9.99 • 88 pages • 6" x 9" * * * The Bigger Bang TPB D.J. Kirkbride (w) • Vassilis Gogtzilas (a & c) The Big Bang created all life as we know it. THE BIGGER BANG created just one — at the expense of the human race! Can a hero be born from such cataclysmic destruction? Collects the four-issue series. TPB • FC • $19.99 • 128 pages * * * My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Vol. 7 TPB Katie Cook, Ted Anderson (w) • Andy Price, Jay Fosgitt (a) • Agnes Garbowska (c) Collects the stories "The Good, the Bad, and the Pony" and "The Root of the Problem" from issues #25–28. TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages * * * Angry Birds Transformers: Age of Eggstinction TPB John Barber (w) • Marcelo Ferreira, Livio Ramondelli (a) • Marcelo Ferreira (c) When the TRANSFORMERS lose their powerful ALLSPARK, it ends up on Piggie Island! Prepare to meet… the AUTOBIRDS and DECEPTIHOGS! TPB • FC • $9.99 • 92 pages • 6" x 9" * * * Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye, Vol. 7 TPB James Roberts (w) • Alex Milne, Atilio Rojo (a) • Alex Milne (c) Days of Deception begins. No conflict, no sadness, no angst. Collects issues #34–38. TPB • FC • $19.99 • 132 pages * * * Classic G.I. JOE, Vol. 16 TPB Larry Hama (w) • Agustin Padilla, S L Gallant (a) • Chris Madden (c) Originally ending at issue #155, long-time G.I. JOE scribe Larry Hama and artists Agustin Padilla and S L Gallant pick up the story where it left off. Collects issues #155 1/2–165. TPB • FC • $29.99 • 268 pages * * * G.I. JOE: America's Elite, Disavowed, Vol. 6 TPB Mark Powers (w) • Mike Bear, Mike Shoyket, Pat Quinn (a) • S L Gallant (c) The conclusion to the World War III storyline is collected in the last volume of America's Elite, Disavowed. Collects issues #31–36. TPB • FC • $19.99 • 156 pages * * * Edward Scissorhands, Vol. 1: Parts Unknown TPB Kate Leth (w) • Drew Rausch (a & c) An all-new adventure revisits Edward Scissorhands! Two generations of exile have left Edward digging through abandoned experiments, but once he wakes up a creature left buried, he discovers he isn't the only one missing a vital piece. Collects issues #1–5. TPB • FC • $19.99 • 124 pages * * * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures, Vol. 5 TPB Landry Q. Walker, Paul Allor (w) • Chad Thomas, Billy Martin, Dario Brizuela (a) • Dario Brizuela (c) All-new stories based in the world of the hit Nickelodeon animated TV show! Collects issues #17–20. TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages * * * V-Wars, Vol. 2: All Of Us Monsters TPB Jonathan Maberry (w) • Marco Turini, Alan Robinson (a) • Ryan Brown (c) Big Dog and V-8 are in the crosshairs of the world's most dangerous special operative: Joe Ledger. And the members of V-8 are tasked to hunt down and obtain plans for a stolen vampire gene screener. Collects issues #6–11. TPB • FC • $19.99 • 136 pages * * * Knight Rider, Vol. 1 TPB Geoffrey Thorne, Shannon Eric Denton (w) • Jason Johnson, Brian Denham (a) • Jason Johnson (c) The smash hit ‘80s television phenomenon comes roaring back to life in this all-new take on KNIGHT RIDER! TPB • FC • $14.99 • 112 pages * * * Womanthology: Heroic TPB Renae De Liz, Kelly Thompson, Stacie Ponder, Kate Leth, more (w) • Renae De Liz, Fiona Staples, Stephanie Buscema, more (a) • Renae De Liz (c) Womanthology is a large-scale anthology showcasing the works of women in comics. It is created entirely by over 150 women of all experience levels, from young girls who love to create comics all the way up to top industry professionals. Also includes features, such as Professional How-To's, a Kids/Teens section showcasing their works and giving tips, as well as a section dedicated to some Iconic female comic creators of the past, such as Nell Brinkley, and much more. TPB • FC • $29.99 • 336 pages • 7.64" x 10.187" * * * Borderlands, Vol. 3: Tannis & The Vault TPB Mikey Neumann (w) • Agustin Padilla (a & c) The Vault Hunters have escaped Nine Toes but find themselves lost. Enter Patricia Tannis—a brilliant scientist who's struggling to cling to reality, but is the Hunters' only hope of reaching the Vault. Collects issues #5–8. TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages * * * Dragonlance Classics, Vol. 1 TPB Dan Mishkin (w) • Ron Randall, Mike Collins (a) • Ron Randall (c) Open the door to the magical world of Krynn, where the evil Dragonlords rule and meet Sturm, steadfast Knight of Solamnia, veteran of the War of the Lance, and sworn enemy of the tyrants of Krynn. Collects issues #1–8 of the DC Comics series. TPB • FC • $29.99 • 212 pages * * * Indestructible, Vol. 2: Fake It Till You Make It! TPB Ken Kristensen (w) • Giancarlo Caracuzzo (a) • Jose Lopez (c) With great power, comes great… er… celebrity! Now that the world believes Greg to be a superhero, everyone wants a piece of him. Some want to put him on a pedestal. Others want to bury him under one. Collects issues #5–10. TPB • FC • $19.99 • 160 pages IMAGE COMICS FIVE GHOSTS DELUXE EDITION, VOL. 1 HC STORY: FRANK J. BARBIERE ART / COVER: CHRIS MOONEYHAM & LAUREN AFFE MAY 20 / 344 PAGES / FC / T+ / $34.99 The critically-acclaimed series is collected in hardcover for the first time with tons of extras! After a tragic encounter with an artifact known as "The Dreamstone," infamous treasure hunter Fabian Gray is possessed by five literary ghosts and granted access to their unique abilities. Join Fabian and his allies as they travel across the world in a pulp-inspired literary action/adventure from writer FRANK J. BARBIERE (Avengers World, Solar: Man of the Atom) and artist CHRIS MOONEYHAM (Predator)! Collects FIVE GHOSTS #1-12 plus exciting bonus features! * * * WYTCHES, VOL. 1 TP STORY: SCOTT SNYDER ART / COVER: JOCK MAY 20 / 144 PAGES / FC / M / $9.99 SPECIAL LOW INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF $9.99! When the Rooks family moves to the remote town of Litchfield, NH to escape a haunting trauma, they're hopeful about starting over. But something evil is waiting for them in the woods just beyond town. Watching from the trees. Ancient...and hungry.  Collects WYTCHES #1-6   * * * DEATH VIGIL, VOL. 1 TP STORY / ART / COVER: STJEPAN SEJIC MAY 27 / 256 PAGES / FC / T+ / $24.99 Gifted? Join the Death Vigil in their ongoing war against the ever-growing power of the Primordial Enemy! The only catch is you have to die first. Become a corporeal immortal Death Knight, and obtain reality-altering weaponry in the never-ending battle between Good and Evil. Collects DEATH VIGIL #1-8   * * * EAST OF WEST, VOL. 4: WHO WANTS WAR? TP STORY: JONATHAN HICKMAN ART: NICK DRAGOTTA MAY 13 / 144 PAGES / FC / T+ / $14.99 It's the fourth volume of the Eisner-nominated, best-selling EAST OF WEST.  "WHO WANTS WAR?" sees YEAR TWO of the Apocalypse kick into high gear. Collects EAST OF WEST #16-19 & EAST OF WEST: THE WORLD * * * GENIUS, VOL. 1 TP STORY: MARC BERNARDIN & ADAM FREEMAN ART / COVER: AFUA RICHARDSON MAY 27 / 256 PAGES / FC / T+ / $24.99 What if the greatest military mind of our generation was born to a people who are already supremely conditioned to wage war, who know nothing but violence from birth and must continually adapt to new predators in order to survive?  This action-packed book contains the full story of a city that declares war on a brilliant young woman pushed to the edge. Collects PILOT SEASON: GENIUS #1 & GENIUS #1-5 * * * GRAVEYARD SHIFT TP STORY: JAY FAERBER ART / COVER: FRAN BUENO MAY 20 / 104 PAGES / FC / T / $14.99 Reunited after their memorable run on NOBLE CAUSES, JAY FAERBER and FRAN BUENO bring you a new tale of crime, horror, and romance! It's Fright Night-style thrills and Castle-style crime-solving as a homicide detective and his girlfriend find their love put to the ultimate test when they run afoul of a gang of vampires! Collects GRAVEYARD SHIFT #1-4 * * * INTERSECT, VOL. 1: METAMORPH TP STORY / ART / COVER: RAY FAWKES MAY 20 / 128 PAGES / FC / M / $14.99 The terrifying, surreal journey of the Intersected begins in this volume! Start at the beginning with the book critics have called "truly original, truly unreplicable, and truly terrifying..." Collects INTERSECT #1-6   * * * ODY-C, VOL. 1 TP STORY: MATT FRACTION ART / COVER: CHRISTIAN WARD MAY 27 / 128 PAGES / FC / M/ $9.99 SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF $9.99 The first five issues of FRACTION and WARD’s epic science fiction, gender-broke, mind-expanding retelling of THE ODYSSEY. Collects ODY-C #1-5 * * * STRAY BULLETS, VOL. 2: SOMEWHERE OUT WEST TP STORY / ART / COVER: DAVID LAPHAM MAY 20 / 224 PAGES / BW / M / $19.99 Somewhere out West is a town no one knows about -- a desert town -- whose inhabitants wait for the day a great earthquake will bring them beachfront property.  Here, three desperate friends on the run from the Mob and a young runaway Virginia Applejack will try to escape the nightmares of their pasts.  They'll band together to battle the demons that threaten to destroy them from within while taking on a corrupt town full of sex, drugs, and inbreeding.  Eventually, they'll be forced to make horrifying choices when their dark pasts finally catch up with them.... Collects STRAY BULLETS #8-14