Fall 2012's Biggest Graphic Novels
There's a bounty of graphic novels headed your way. Here's a listing of the big books you'll want to keep an eye on, from now until the end of the year.
We're in the process of updating the entire GNR site, and our new place isn't quite ready yet, so we had to host this list on our sister site, 20somethingreads. So here are links to all the lists...or just scroll down if you prefer a text-only version. Enjoy!
Fall's Biggest Graphic Novels (The Adult List, Part 1)
Fall's Biggest Graphic Novels (The Adult List, Part 2)
Fall's Biggest Graphic Novels (The Adult List, Part 3)
Fall's Biggest Graphic Novels (The Adult List, Part 4)
Fall's Biggest Graphic Novels (The Teen List)
Fall's Biggest Graphic Novels (The Children's List)
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Economix: How and Why Our Economy Works (and Doesn't Work), in Words and Pictures
By Michael Goodwin and Dan E. Burr
Abrams ComicArts
On sale now
ISBN: 9780810988392
Stimulus plans: good or bad? Free markets: How free are they? Jobs: Can we afford them? Occupy Wall Street…worldwide! Everybody’s talking about the economy, but how can we, the people, understand what Wall Street or Washington knows—or say they know? Read Economix. With clear, witty writing and quirky, accessible art, this important and timely graphic novel transforms “the dismal science” of economics into a fun, fact-filled story about human nature and our attempts to make the most of what we’ve got…and sometimes what our neighbors have got. Economix explains it all, from the beginning of Western economic thought to markets free and otherwise to economic failures, successes, limitations, and future possibilities. It’s the essential, accessible guide to understanding the economy and economic practices.
A Chinese Life
By Li Kunwu and Philippe Ôtié
SelfMadeHero
On sale now
ISBN: 9781906838553
A Chinese Life is an astonishing graphic novel set against the backdrop of the creation of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. This distinctively drawn work chronicles the rise and reign of Chairman Mao Zedong, and his sweeping, often cataclysmic vision for the most populated country on the planet. Though the storyline is epic, the storytelling is intimate, reflecting the real life of the book’s artist. Li Kunwu spent more than 30 years as a state artist for the Communist Party. He saw firsthand what was happening to his family, his neighbors, and his homeland during this extraordinary time. Working with Philippe Ôtié, the artist has created a memoir of self and state, a rich, very human account of a major historical moment with contemporary consequences. Mao said, “The masses are the real heroes,” but A Chinese Life shows those masses as real people.
Stowaway
By Tori Marlan and Josh Neufeld
Atavist
On sale now
Webcomic; available at https://www.atavist.com/stories/stowaway/
Award-winning comics artist Josh Neufeld and investigative journalist Tori Marlan have created an unprecedented work of graphic storytelling for The Atavist. Stowaway is the true tale of an Ethiopian orphan’s life-threatening journey across the world to get to America. Along the way, he encounters child traffickers, dangerous strangers, and border coyotes, searching for the only friend he has left. In Stowaway, Neufeld’s distinctive comics style is enhanced with a score, video and interactive features: a moving story of exploitation, bravery and survival that pushes the boundaries of visual storytelling and comics journalism
Philosophy: A Discovery in Comics
By Margreet de Heer
NBM
On sale now
ISBN: 9781561636983
A fun introduction in comics to deep thinking and the history of philosophy! What is thinking? And how does our thinking set us apart from other animals? Now that we’re thinking, what is reality? Is there an objective reality or are there numerous subjective realities? And do we move in it with a free will or is everything predestined? Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Erasmus, Descartes, Spinoza, Nietzsche: just a few philosophers who have pondered these questions. Comic artist Margreet de Heer and her husband Yiri travel through the history of Western Philosophy and draw a colorful picture of all these questions.
Le Donne
By Tanino Liberatore
NBM/Eurotica
On sale October 1
ISBN 9781561637133
The Italian artist of the controversial RanXerox comic series, which shook the world of comics in the ’80s, presents women in-your-face proud of their feminity. Women in all their physical glory but without the softness or subservience. This explores limits without shame or fear and is occasionally pornographic, bizarre, or even disturbing. Includes chapters entitled "Desire," "Pulse" with stark black & white illustrations, "Embraces" with a fearless abandonment to sheer lust, "Dark/Light," "Intimacies" with never-before-seen angles on the nude figure, "Flesh" with soft beautiful aquarelles. This book challenges and does not leave indifferent.
The Carter Family: Don’t Forget This Song
By Frank M. Young and David Lasky
Abrams ComicArts
On sale October 1
ISBN: 9780810988361
The Carter Family: Don’t Forget This Song is a rich and compelling original graphic novel that tells the story of the Carter Family—the first superstar group of country music—who made hundreds of recordings and sold millions of records. Many of their hit songs, such as “Wildwood Flower” and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” have influenced countless musicians and remain timeless country standards. The Carter Family: Don’t Forget This Song is not only a unique illustrated biography, but a moving account that reveals the family’s rise to success, their struggles along the way, and their impact on contemporary music.
Mars Attacks
By The Topps Company
Abrams ComicArts
On sale October 1
ISBN: 9781419704093
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mars Attacks, this comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962. Edgy, subversive, and darkly comedic, this over-the-top series depicting a Martian invasion of Earth has a loyal following and continues to win new generations of fans. For the first time, this book brings together high-quality reproductions of the entire original series, as well as the hard-to-find sequel from 1994, rare and never-before-seen sketches, concept art, and test market materials. Also included are an introduction by series co-creator Len Brown and an afterword by Zina Saunders, daughter of the original artist, providing an insider’s behind-the-scenes view of the bizarre and compelling world of Mars Attacks.
The Nao of Brown
By Glyn Dillon
SelfMadeHero
On sale October 1
ISBN: 9781906838423
Nao Brown, who’s hafu (half Japanese, half English), is not well. She’s suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and fighting violent urges to harm other people. But that’s not who she really wants to be. Nao has dreams. She wants to quiet her unruly mind; she wants to get her design and illustration career off the ground; and she wants to find love, perfect love. Nao’s life continues to seesaw. Her boyfriend dumps her; a toy deal falls through. But she also meets Gregory, an interesting washing-machine repairman, and Ray, an art teacher at the Buddhist Center. She begins to draw and meditate to ease her mind and open her heart—and in doing so comes to a big realization: Life isn’t black-and-white after all…it’s much more like brown.
The Lovecraft Anthology Volume 2
Edited by Dan Lockwood
SelfMadeHero
On sale October 1
ISBN: 9781906838430
The innovative Lovecraft Anthology continues with a chilling companion to the first volume: The Lovecraft Anthology: Volume II. Adapted with great craft and beautifully illustrated, this graphic collection explores Lovecraft’s favorite themes: forbidden knowledge and insanity. The art is brilliant in its variety, each style perfectly matched to the story, whether it’s about a painter obsessed with ghouls, a submarine stuck in a mysterious city on the ocean floor, or semifluid beings floating in from the deep cosmos. Reader, beware!
Building Stories
By Chris Ware
Pantheon
On sale October 2
ISBN: 9780375424335
The new graphic novel by Chris Ware, Building Stories imagines the inhabitants of a three-story Chicago apartment building: a lonely 30-something woman; an unhappy couple who wonder if they can bear each other's company another minute; and the building's landlady, an elderly woman who has lived alone for decades. This is a story with no deliberate beginning nor end, the scope, ambition, artistry and emotional prevarication beyond anything yet seen from this artist or in this medium, probably for good reason.
Sailor Twain
By Mark Seigel
First Second
On sale October 2
ISBN: 9781596436367
One hundred years ago. On the foggy Hudson River, a riverboat captain rescues an injured mermaid from the waters of the busiest port in the United States. A wildly popular—and notoriously reclusive—author makes a public debut. A French nobleman seeks a remedy for a curse. As three lives twine together in an unexpected collision, the mystery of the Mermaid of the Hudson deepens…. A love story with elements of Poe, Twain, Hemingway, and Greek mythology, drawn in moody black-and-white charcoal, Sailor Twain is a study in romance, atmosphere, and suspense.
The Graphic Canon, Vol. 2: From Kubla Khan to the Bronte Sisters to The Picture of Dorian Gray
Edited by Russ Kick
Seven Stories Press
On sale October 2
ISBN: 9781609803780
The Graphic Canon, Volume 2 gives us a visual cornucopia based on the wealth of literature from the 1800s. Several artists—including Maxon Crumb and Gris Grimly—present their versions of Edgar Allan Poe’s visions. The great American novel Huckleberry Finn is adapted uncensored for the first time, as Twain wrote it. The bad boys of Romanticism—Shelley, Keats, and Byron—are visualized here, and so are the Brontë sisters. We see both of Coleridge’s most famous poems: “Kubla Khan” and “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (the latter by British comics legend Hunt Emerson). Philosophy and science are ably represented by ink versions of Nietzsche’sThus Spake Zarathustra and Darwin’s On the Origin of Species.
A Christmas Carol: The Night That Changed the Life of Eliza Scrooge
By Charles Dickens, Rod Espinosa, and Randy Stradley
Dark Horse
On sale October 8
ISBN: 9781595829917
Charles Dickens's holiday classic A Christmas Carol is given a fresh twist—with a female Scrooge! Rod Espinosa (The Courageous Princess) adapts and illustrates this story of the miserly Eliza Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of the past, present, and future on one fateful Christmas Eve. This handsome hardcover volume makes a perfect gift for the coming season!
Finder: Talisman
By Carla Speed McNeil and Rachel Edidin
Dark Horse
On sale October 9
ISBN: 9781616550271
Finder: Talisman is a great stand-alone entry into an amazing world! Since 1996, Finder has set the bar for science-fiction storytelling, with a lush, intricate world and compelling characters. Finder: Talisman is the story of a book—the book beloved by misfits and castaways, once glimpsed and forever longed for—and of Marcie, the kid who never gives up her search for magic and meaning. Now, the fan-favorite story is collected in a new, oversized hardcover edition!
The Hive
By Charles Burns
Pantheon
On sale October 9
ISBN: 9780307907882
The Hive is the second volume of an epic masterpiece of graphic fiction in brilliant color. Much has happened since we last saw Doug, the Tintin-like hero from X'ed Out. Confessing his past to an unidentified woman, Doug struggles to recall the mysterious incident that left his life shattered, an incident that may have involved his disturbed and now-absent girlfriend, Sarah, and her menacing ex-boyfriend. The second part of Charles Burns’ riveting trilogy, this graphic narrative will delight and surpass the expectations of his fans.
Dark Matter Volume 1: Rebirth
By Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie, Patrick Thorpe, and Garry Brown
Dark Horse
On sale October 9
ISBN: 9781595829986
Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, writers on Stargate, from SG1 through to SGU, bring their latest science fiction epic to comics in Dark Matter. The six-person crew of a derelict spaceship awakens from stasis in the farthest reaches of space. Their memories wiped clean, they have no recollection of who they are or how they go on board. The only clue to their identities is a cargo bay full of weaponry and a destination-a remote mining colony that is about to become a war zone! With no idea whose side they are on, they face a deadly decision. Will these amnesiacs turn their backs on history, or will their pasts catch up with them?
Falling Skies Volume 2
By Paul Tobin and Juan Ferreyra
Dark Horse
On sale October 9
ISBN: 9781616550141
Immediately following the events of TNT's Falling Skies Season 1, the second Mass gets pinned down by alien forces and sustains heavy losses. With an army of skitters closing in, the group shields themselves in an armory in Fitchburg, ready to finish the battle once and for all. Featuring art by Juan Ferreyra (Rex Mundi), Mark Nelson (Aliens), Patric Reynolds (Serenity), and Danilo Beyruth (PopGun), with pinups by Duncan Fegredo, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, and more!
The Immortal: Demon in the Blood
By Ian Edgington, Randy Stradley, Vincenc Villagras, and Jose Luis Rio
Dark Horse
On sale October 9
ISBN: 9781616550240
Based on an acclaimed Japanese novel, Ura-Enma, by Fumi Nakamura, an epic tale of love, sacrifice, and magic. After a swordfight, Amane, a young samurai with a haunted past, is left for dead—only to be saved by a mysterious tattooist who imbues Amane with the immortal spirit of an oni demon. From that day on, Amane ages no more. Amane learns of another with a similar oni—one that requires its host to kill—which leads Amane to the realization that the "other" is the man who murdered his sister years ago. But when his decades-long quest for the murderer causes him to cross paths with a maniacal serial killer intent on murdering the woman Amane loves, the only one who can help him is the man who killed his sister.
Star Wars Omnibus: Clone Wars Volume 2—The Enemy on All Sides
By various creators
Dark Horse
On sale October 16
ISBN: 9781595829580
Jedi Generals and their clone troops are dispatched to every corner of the galaxy to fight the rising tide of the Separatist movement and its deadly droid armies. On these far-flung battlefields, Anakin Skywalker commands a strategic, but fateful, retreat; Obi-Wan Kenobi becomes the prisoner of Asajj Ventress; and Master Yoda is forced to trade the life of an old friend for victory. Plus, a Jedi strike force is sent to vanquish General Grievous! No system goes unscathed, and no lightsaber goes undrawn, as the Clone Wars engulf the galaxy in the greatest conflict of all time!
The Fifty Year Sword
By Mark Z. Danielewski
Pantheon
On sale October 16
ISBN: 9780307907721
(Not a graphic novel, but a visual novel) In this story set in East Texas, a local seamstress named Chintana finds herself responsible for five orphans who are not only captivated by a storyteller’s tale of vengeance but by the long black box he sets before them. As midnight approaches, the box is opened, a fateful dare is made, and the children as well as Chintana come face to face with the consequences of a malice retold and now foretold. Originally published as a large-size limited edition and subsequently performed only on Halloween night as a live shadow show, The Fifty Year Sword is finally available in hardcover complete with newly stitched illustrations (by Mark and three seamstresses) and autumnal quotation marks.
Creepy Archives Volume 14
By various creators
Dark Horse
On sale October 16
ISBN: 9781595827722
With stories by comic-book titans Bernie Wrightson, Richard Corben, Howard Chaykin, John Severin, and Archie Goodwin, this is one terrifying tome that you DO NOT want to miss out on! This volume also features an enlightening foreword by modern horror comics writer Joshua Hale Fialkov (I Vampire, Echoes) and reprints all Dear Uncle Creepy and Creepy's Catacombs text pieces and all color stories that appeared in this stellar 1970s run! Collecting the original Creepy issues #64 to #68, Dark Horse's deluxe reprint series continues to bring classic horror tales to new generations of readers in handsome, head-walloping hardcovers.
Once Upon a Time Machine
By Andrew Carl and Chris Stevens
Dark Horse
On sale October 23
ISBN: 9781616550400
Fairy tales have fueled our dreams and fired our imaginations for centuries. Step inside a time machine built by a collection of today's finest storytellers, and enter a range of futures where familiar tales are reimagined in an astonishing variety of styles. Editors Andrew Carl and Chris Stevens bring you the next wave of leading writers and illustrators work alongside superstar creators like Farel Dalrymple (Pop Gun War), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Khoi Pham (Daredevil), and Brandon Graham (King City) to deliver a reading experience that will delight generations young and old.
The Art of Betty and Veronica
By various creators
Archie Comics
On sale October 24
ISBN: 9781936975037
Archie’s first-ever deluxe hardcover art book celebrates two of the most iconic females in comics history. Gorgeously designed by Archie Comics editor-in-chief Victor Gorelick and the award-winning Craig Yoe, this lavishly illustrated edition follows Betty & Veronica as they evolve over the decades in their most beautiful fashions, pin-ups, and classic stories by Archie's top artists, including Dan DeCarlo, Bob Montana, Harry Lucey, Samm Schwartz, Bill Vigoda, and Dan Parent.
Monster Myths
By Chester Woodward, John Lupo Avanti, Benjamin Shahrabani, and Eddie Deighton
Com.X
On sale October 24
ISBN: 9780983223849
Alfredo, a recovering felon turned working stiff, resides in Lower Scabo where working-class people live under the tyranny of the evil Cannibals Motorcycle Gang. After being beaten and left for dead by the gang, Alfredo decides to recruit a group of graffiti writers to instigate a war between the riff-raff of Lower Scabo and their neighbors in the well-to-do community of Northview. In doing so, Alfredo transforms from a two-bit perp into an iconic rebel, determined to free Lower Scabo from the control of those seeking power. An over-the-top, dark comedy pitching biker gangs against clean-cut, real estate developers and, in the middle, an unlikely hero stirring the pot in the hope of saving his neighborhood.
Soul Eater NOT!, Vol. 2
By Atsushi Ohkubo
Yen Press
On sale October 30
ISBN: 9780316221061
Tsugumi knows firsthand how difficult it can be to find your perfect partner at Death Weapon Meister Academy. So when fellow dorm-dweller Jacqueline admits her desire to be partnered with Kim-the notorious "Witch of the Girls' Dorm"-Tsugumi is eager to help her friend. But Kim's prickly personality makes it seemingly impossible for anyone to get close to her, let alone a prospective partner. Why is Kim so intent on keeping everyone away?
Pandora Hearts, Vol. 12
By Jun Mochizuki
Yen Press
On sale October 30
ISBN: 9780316197311
With Pandora and the Baskervilles in a race to discover the whereabouts of the seals that secure Glen Baskerville's body, Oz and his friends are caught up in the ensuing fury of this ruthless hunt.
Black Butler, Vol. 11
By Yana Toboso
Yen Press
On sale October 30
ISBN: 9780316225335
Whispers turn into screaming headlines in Earl Ciel Phantomhive's morning paper as word of the dead being resurrected takes society by storm. But when the unsavoury details of the business reach Ciel's ear, he and his superlative butler, Sebastian, book themselves on a luxury liner to look into these alleged miracles and the "Aurora Society" conducting them.
Durarara!!, Vol. 4
By Ryohgo Narita and Akiyo Satorigi
Yen Press
On sale October 30
ISBN: 9780316209335
When Yagiri Pharmaceuticals crosses the line, the true leader of the Dollars steps forward to take command of the vast network of members at his disposal. Though this unobtrusive boy holds a disturbing degree of power in the palm of his hand, Celty is preoccupied by the powers that still control her head. At the end of the day, will her twenty-year search all be for naught? Or has she found something even more precious along the way?
Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel
By Cassandra Clare and HyeKyung Baek
Yen Press
On sale October 30
ISBN: 9780316200981
The first installment of Cassandra Clare's #1 NYT bestselling Clockwork Angel adapts the steampunk fan favorite into the medium of manga for the first time.
The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Boxed Set
By Yoshitaka Amano, Carl Gustav Horn and Jemiah Jefferson
Dark Horse
On sale October 30
ISBN: 9781616550394
Yoshitaka Amano is one of the world's foremost fantasy artists, and the limited-edition The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy boxed set is a giant-sized (462 cubic inches!), signed collection of five books, plus bonus items that showcase Amano's ethereal illustrations for the first ten Final Fantasy games! The 12" high, 11" wide, and 3 1/2" deep box that encloses The Sky has a hinged lid decorated with artwork from Amano inside and out. Its contents include three 11 3/4" by 10 1/2" hardcover books, printed on high-quality stock. Volume 1 (144 pages) contains Amano's work for Final Fantasy I-III. Volume 2 (276 pages) contains his contributions for Final Fantasy IV-VI, and Volume 3 (156 pages) features his art for Final Fantasy VII-X. All About Yoshitaka Amano is 128 pages of photographs and images, serving as the most extensive look ever in English at the artist, including an interview with Amano, a timeline of his career, a glimpse into his studio in SoHo and his favorite places in New York, a visual index of each illustration that appears in the three The Sky hardcover art books, and more! A 2 1/4" by 4 3/4" 100 page Final Fantasy animation flip book designed by Amano, containing two different "movies." A 10 1/4" by 11" acetate print with silver ink. Two 5 3/4" by 8 1/4" postcards featuring the interior and exterior art used on the box. And finally, a signed 5 3/4" by 8 1/4" card by Yoshitaka Amano!
Hopeless, Maine Vol. 1: Personal Demons
By Tom and Nimue Brown
Archaia
On sale October 31
ISBN: 9781936393572
The small island of Hopeless, off the coast of Maine, is a breeding ground for demons, freaks, vampires, and other creatures of the night. Our story follows Salamandra, a young girl with one foot in our world and one foot in the otherworld, as she navigates a life on the edge of reality.
City in the Desert Vol. 1: The Monster Problem
By Moro Rogers
Archaia
On sale October 31
ISBN: 9781936393558
Monster hunter Irro and his assistant suddenly find themselves out of work when a religious sect seemingly solves the city’s monster problem, but there quick-fix seems to do more harm than good, and Irro is determined to put things back to normal (and get his job back!).
Abelard
By Renaud Dillies and Régis Hautière
NBM
On sale November 1
ISBN: 9781561637010
The charm of Renaud Dillies strikes again: after the mouse of Bubbles and Gondola, here is another dreamer, little chick Abelard. To lure pretty Emily, Abelard sees only one solution: to catch the moon for her! So off he goes to America, the country which invented flying machines. Armed with his banjo and his proverb-sharing hat, he launches out on the country roads, meets Gypsies, then Gaston, a grumpy bear with whom he will share a good bit of his way… As opposed to dreamer Abelard, Gaston has his feet firmly planted on the ground. With this funny animal road-movie where the absurd becomes poetry, Régis Hautière and Renaud Dillies offer us another small jewel.
Star Wars: Agent of the Empire—Iron Eclipse
By John Ostrander, Stephane Roux and Stephane Crety
Dark Horse
On sale November 6
ISBN: 9781595829504
Imperial power is at its height. With Palpatine on the throne and his chief enforcer, Darth Vader, leading fleets of Star Destroyers and legions of stormtroopers across the galaxy, the Empire is an unstoppable power for order and peace. But not every political problem requires military might; not every negotiation depends on a show of force. Sometimes all diplomacy needs to succeed is the right man, in the right place, with the willingness to get the job done. No matter what it takes. Meet Jahan Cross, agent of the Empire….
Superman: Earth One Vol. 2
By J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis
DC Comics
On sale November 6
ISBN: 9781401231965
In Superman: Earth One Vol. 2, a young Clark Kent, while slightly more settled in Metropolis from when we last left him, is still struggling to find his footing both as a reporter for The Daily Planet and as his superhero alter-ego, Superman. When a powerful new villain threatens Metropolis and drains him of all his powers, Superman will learn for the first time what it means to be vulnerable—in other words, what it means to be truly human.
The Adventures of the Princess & Mr. Whiffle: The Thing Beneath the Bed
By Patrick Rothfuss and Nate Taylor
Sea Lion Books
On sale November 7
ISBN: 9781596063136
Don't let the sweet cover and sugary title fool you. This is NOT a children's book. From the mad mind of New York Times bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss comes a dark tale not for the faint of heart. A story evoking memories of good old-fashioned faerie tales, the main characters are the cute little girl princess and her outwardly adorable teddy bear, Mr. Whiffle. The world seems wonderful and good for the duo, except for the monster lurking beneath the bed.
Tune, Book 1: Vanishing Point
By Derek Kirk Kim
First Second
On sale November 13
ISBN: 9781596435162
Simon’s life is going nowhere, fast. He left art school with his career all worked out ahead of time, but…to say it didn't work out is the understatement of the century. Unemployed and living with his overbearing parents, Simon struggles to keep sight of the lofty goals that once drove him. But it's hard, even when he reconnects with his old art school crush, Yumi. Things look better, briefly, with Yumi back in the picture and an actual job offer on the table. But then Simon takes the job offer—to work at a zoo—and finds himself in an alternate dimension. The zoo? Is run by aliens. The exhibit? Is him. Derek Kirk Kim is back with an offbeat, poignant new project. The first volume of a series, Tune is a science fiction comedy, but it’s also a smart and affectionate examination of human nature.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Book 1
By Stieg Larsson, Denise Mina, Leonardo Manco, and Andrea Mutti
Vertigo
On sale November 13
ISBN: 9781401235574
Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy has topped numerous bestseller lists, sold more than 60 million copies worldwide, been adapted into films and is now being adapted as a series of graphic novels that will be published by Vertigo. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Book 1 introduces the dark mystery of the Vanger family, as disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is hired to uncover the truth behind a teenage girl’s disappearance over forty years ago. But before Blomkvist can take on the case, he’s going to be thoroughly investigated by hacker extraordinaire Lisbeth Salander. Each book in the trilogy will be published as two graphic novels. Look for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Book 2 in Spring 2013.
Last Days of an Immortal
By Fabien Vehlmann and Gwen de Bonneval
Archaia
On sale November 14
ISBN: 9781936393442
Translated from the award-winning French graphic novel. In the distant future, a “Philosophical Policeman” must solve a centuries-old crime to bring peace between two warring species, while also confronting his own immortality in a world where science provides access to eternal life.
The Grand Duke
By Yann and Romain Hugault
Archaia
On sale November 14
ISBN: 9781936393473
During WWII, a young Luftwaffe pilot, horrified by Nazi barbarism and at odds with his fellow pilots, crosses paths with a member of the infamous “Night Witches”—the 588th Night Bomber Regiment, the most decorated female unit in the Soviet Air Force. A Romeo-and-Juliet story set against the backdrop of WWII aerial dogfights. Translated from the stunning French graphic novel.
Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland
By Bill Willingham, Jim Fern, Craig Hamilton, Ray Snyder, and Mark Farmer
Vertigo
On sale November 14
9781401224790
Bigby Wolf's adventure begins as he heads west looking for a location where he can start a new Fabletown. Somewhere in Iowa, he stumbles onto a small town named Story City populated solely by…werewolves. Not Fables but also not Mundy's (Fable-speak for regular, mundane, people), these werewolves, who are connected to Bigby in more ways than one, know and revere him like a god. So why are they trying to kill him?
Archie Archives Volume 7
By Brendan Wright, Bill Vigoda, Al Fagaly and Irv Novick
Dark Horse
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9781595829771
It's 1947, and Archie is bigger than ever! Volume 7 of Archie Archives sees the boy next door headlining three comics series, with the addition of Laugh Comics. Often imitated but never duplicated, Archie is the original and funniest comics teenager, and this collection includes more than two-hundred pages of his hilarious antics with his beloved cast of pals 'n' gals!
B.P.R.D.: Plague of Frogs Volume 4
By Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Guy Davis, and Dave Stewart
Dark Horse
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9781595829740
A story that began in the first issue of Hellboy concludes with the B.P.R.D. team set to permanently wipe out the subterranean colony of frog monsters. The team tracks down Memnan Saa's hideout, but soon find themselves in over their heads when old enemies like the Black Flame arrive to lay waste to the world!
The Savage Sword of Conan Volume 12
By Don Kraar, Larry Yakata, Jim Owsley and Chris Warner
Dark Horse
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9781595829405
Showcasing stories from Marvel's Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian #121-130, never before collected and out of print for over a quarter century! "I side with myself." The fierce reputation of the barbarian warrior Conan grows throughout the lands of Hyboria, with kings and conquerors alike willing to pay a fortune for the fearsome Cimmerian's broadsword. But when warring factions are both willing to secure Conan's services, they discover that they can buy a mercenary's blade but never his allegiance.
Ragemoor
By Jan Strnad, Scott Allie and Richard Corben
Dark Horse
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9781595829641
From the creators of Mutant World! Ragemoor! A living castle, nurtured on pagan blood, harborer to deadly monsters! A fortress possessed of its own will and ability to change itself, with the power to add and destroy rooms and to grow without the help of any human hand. Its servants aren't human, its origins Lovecraftian, and its keeper must fend off the castle walls from the terrible race of worm men!
Star Wars: Dark Times Volume 5—Out of the Wilderness
By Randy Stradley and Doug Wheatley
Dark Horse
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9781595829269
Everyone wants fugitive Jedi Dass Jennir. An assassin is hot on his heels, Darth Vader is also in the race to find him, and even the outlaw crew of the Uhumele are searching for their former companion. But for Jennir and his "partner" Ember Chankeli, those are distant concerns as they endure a scorching desert trek and an attack by deadly land pirates! Even under a blazing sun, these are dark times!
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Volume 10—War
By John Jackson Miller, Dave Marshall, Andrea Mutti and Gigi Baldassini
Dark Horse
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9781595829597
A new beginning for the Old Republic! The Republic and the Mandalorians are at war, and some of the Jedi are joining the fight! One Jedi, peace-loving Zayne Carrick, has found himself on the front lines against his wishes—he's been drafted! And when Zayne is captured by the Mandalorians while storming beaches with his fellow Republic troops, he suddenly is forced not only to fight, but to fight alongside the enemy! Soon, he finds there is much more to the Mandies—and their leader—than meets the eye, and he is going to have to do everything in his power to prevent bloodshed…like calling in a favor from an old friend and putting together a plan!
Umineko When They Cry, Vol. 1
By Ryukishi07 and Kei Natsumi
Yen Press
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9780316229166
A closed-circle mystery from the creator of the New York Times bestselling Higurashi When They Cry. Each year, the Ushiromiya family gathers at the secluded mansion of its patriarch. It has been six years since Battler joined his cousins at the annual event, but their happy reunion is overshadowed by worsening weather and an eerie premonition from his youngest cousin. Battler doesn't hold much stock in dark omens, but when the eighteen family members and servants are trapped on the island by the raging typhoon, the grisly events that follow leave Battler shaken to his core.
Omamori Himari, Vol. 9
By Milan Matra
Yen Press
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9780316229166
Yuuto, having accepted his duty as a demon slayer, is welcomed to a slayer roundtable at the home of the first-rank family, the Tsuchimikado. However, the demon slayers gathered there aren't as welcoming to Himari.
Soulless, Vol. 2
By Gail Carriger and REM
Yen Press
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9780316182065
Settling into her new life as the Lady Woolsey, Alexia finds her days quite challenging. Whether it is a regiment of supernatural soldiers camped out on her front lawn or the demands of being the Queen's "muhjah," there never seems to be a want of new hurdles to overcome. But when stories of supernaturals rendered normal by some unknown force begin cropping up, Alexia has a rather serious mystery on her hands. Can she root out the cause of this phenomenon, which smacks of some larger plot at work?
Interview with the Vampire: Claudia's Story
By Anne Rice and Ashley Witter
Yen Press
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9780316176361
For the first time ever, Anne Rice's classic Interview with the Vampire is recast from the perspective of the vampire Claudia with new insights into the mind and history of the character.
Thermae Romae, Vol. 1
By Mari Yamazaki
Yen Press
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9780316229197
This surprise bestseller in the Japanese market has been an incredible success story and has spawned a major motion picture. A historical comedy highlighting history's most passionate bath-lovers: the ancient Romans and the modern Japanese!
Zoo: The Graphic Novel
By James Patterson and Andy McDonald
Yen Press
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9780316127608
James Patterson's epic scientific thriller leaps off the page in this visual adaptation of a world where the human and animal worlds collide.
Is This a Zombie?, Vol. 3
By Shinichi Kimura, Sacchi, Kobuichi, and Muririn
Yen Press
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9780316210386
With Eu under threat from a mysterious nemesis known only as the "King of Night," the motley crew is tighter than ever as they resolve to keep the "shady necromancer" safe.
Soul Eater, Vol. 11
By Atsushi Ohkudo
Yen Press
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9780316071154
Arachnophobia has taken the offensive and spreads the Kishin's madness throughout the world, using "BREW" to threaten anyone who stands in their way. In the wake of attacks at home and abroad, DWMA sends its top students to quell the madness and gather information wherever they can. But the madness is spreading much quicker and is stronger than they had anticipated.
Blast Off!: Rockets, Robots, Ray Guns, and Rarities From the Golden Age of Space Toys
By S. Mark Young, Steve Duin, Mike Richardson and Harlan Ellison
Dark Horse
On sale November 20
ISBN: 9781569715765
Mark Young has been collecting Golden Age space toys and researching their origins and societal impact for many years. He is particularly interested in how space toys and science fiction have influenced popular culture and actual scientific progress in space. Mark holds a joint appointment as the KPMG Foundation Professor of Accounting and as Professor of Management at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
Lobster Johnson Volume 2: The Burning Hand
By Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Scott Allie and Tonci Zonjic
Dark Horse
On sale November 27
ISBN: 9781616550318
When a tribe of dead Indians start scalping the policemen in the city, Hellboy's crime-fighting hero Lobster Johnson and his allies arrive to take on these foes and their gangster cronies! Pulp adventure at its finest as Lobster Johnson takes on the Black Flame!
The Strain Volume 1
by David Lapham, Sierra Hahn and Mike Huddleston
Dark Horse
On sale November 27
ISBN: 9781616550325
When a Boeing 777 lands at JFK International Airport and goes dark on the runway, the Centers for Disease Control, fearing a terrorist attack, calls in Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and his team of expert biological-threat first responders. Only an elderly pawnbroker from Spanish Harlem suspects a darker purpose behind the event—an ancient threat intent on covering mankind in darkness! Adapting the first novel from Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan's The Strain, this horrifying first chapter deals with an outbreak of diabolical proportions that puts a terrifying twist on the vampire genre. A thriller for science-fiction and horror fans alike!
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet: The Rise of the Graphic Novel, 2nd Edition
By Stephen Weiner
NBM
On sale December 1
ISBN: 9781561637027
Graphic novels have exploded off bookstore shelves and into movies, college courses and the New York Times Book Review, and onto the coffee tables of the cognoscenti. What’s fueling this explosion? Where did all the excitement come from? Stephen Weiner, a comics historian and children’s literature specialist, provides the answers in this groundbreaking book—the first history of graphic novels.
Angel & Faith Volume 2: Daddy Issues
By Christos Gage, Sierra Hahn, Scott Allie and Rebekah Isaacs
Dark Horse
On sale December 4
ISBN: 9781595829603
The dark streets of London are increasingly dangerous as murderers, mystically devoid of emotion, begin to impact the lives of Angel and Faith. In unraveling this new mystery, the pair follow clues in the Watcher's Files to a demon from Giles's past and a "child" from Angel's. Then, Drusilla returns to her homeland and becomes the hot new vampire in the underground scene! While Angel faces Dru, Faith must deal with issues that reawaken her inner turmoil—a visit from her deadbeat dad, who's looking for a favor, and a troubled Slayer hell bent on revenge. Faced with their inner demons, Angel and Faith will travel down a tumultuous road before returning to their righteous paths to redemption!
Crime Does Not Pay Archives Volume 3
By various creators
Dark Horse
On sale December 4
ISBN: 9781595829979
One of the best-selling comics of the 1940s, Crime Does Not Pay focused on violent mobsters and murderous lowlifes who machine-gunned their way through the urban underworld…until justice landed them in the chair! In 1954, the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency targeted this comic series for its graphic violence, eventually leading to the creation of the repressive Comics Code Authority. Issues #30 to #33 of Crime Does Not Pay are finally collected in this deluxe hardcover, which includes "Million Dollar Robbery, drawn by Alvin Hollingsworth"—perhaps the first story in US comics history drawn by an African-American artist—and featuring a new introduction by comic-book giant Howard Chaykin (Marked Man, American Flagg!).
Manara Erotica Volume 2: Kama Sutra and Other Stories
By Milo Manara
Dark Horse
On sale December 4
ISBN: 9781595827807
Dark Horse continues the complete presentation of Milo Manara's internationally acclaimed erotic work! Comics virtuoso Milo Manara revolutionized comics erotica, rising from Italy's "black comics" scene to create deeply funny, sexy tales delivered with unparalleled storytelling skill. Spanning three decades of the maestro's work, this breathtaking volume features two of Manara's most awe-inspiring painted stories, Kama Sutra and The Golden Ass, alongside some of his earliest achievements!
Marked Man
By Howard Chaykin and Patrick Thorpe
Dark Horse
On sale December 4
ISBN: 9781616550042
Acclaimed writer/artist Howard Chaykin (Punisher, American Flagg!) delivers a brutal revenge drama, first serialized in Dark Horse Presents. To the casual observer, Mark LaFarge has it going on. He's got a beautiful wife, cute kids, a McMansion in the South Bay…. The guy is the living embodiment of the American dream. But nothing is ever as it seems. LaFarge is a career criminal who's never done an honest day's work in his life…and that life of crime, completely separate from the life he presents to the world, is about to catch up with him. And there will be blood…a great deal of blood.
Trigun Maximum Omnibus Volume 1
By Yasuhiro Nightow
Dark Horse
On sale December 4
ISBN: 9781616550103
Vash the Stampede, the galaxy's deadliest gunslinger, emerges after two years in hiding to help his beleaguered desert homeworld, Gunsmoke. But the Stampede's many enemies have kept their motors running, and they're back on his trail and determined to bring Vash to ground—hard! And a new crowd of bounty hunters, badasses, and brain-cases are also looking to cash in the astronomical price on his head! Yasuhiro's Nightow's Trigun is a worldwide sensation, and Trigun Maximum Omnibus presents Nightow's signature Trigun series in value-priced editions of well over 500 story pages!
Sumo
By Thien Pham
First Second
On sale December 11
ISBN: 9781596435810
Scott is a high-school football player who never made it, and whose girlfriend abandoned him along with his dreams of playing pro football. But things have a way of working out in this sweet, poetic tale—and a new chapter in Scott’s life begins as the old one ends. Offered a position in a Japanese sumo training “stable,” Scott abandons his old life, his old name, and even his old hair color, and becomes an aspiring sumo wrestler. And in so doing, he begins to find some kind of center in himself…a center that had seemed lost for good. Thien Pham, the acclaimed illustrator of Gene Luen Yang’s Level Up, returns as writer and artist of a unique new graphic novel. Highly poetic and structured to echo the slow build and sudden clash of a sumo match, Pham’s Sumo is an unusual and beautiful book. It's nearly a contradiction in terms: a delicate, deft, tender tale about…sumo wrestling.
Nexus Omnibus Volume 1
By Mike Baron and Steve Rude
Dark Horse
On sale December 11
ISBN: 9781616550349
First the headaches, then the nightmares of mass murderers who must die—by his hand, the hand that wields the energy of a living sun, the hand of Nexus! Possessing limitless power, Nexus is the greatest avenger in history, but his power and purpose come from an alien race with their own agenda. Is Nexus a hero or pawn? Deliverer or destroyer? God or devil? Created by Mike Baron and Steve Rude, Nexus is a science-fiction superhero masterpiece, and Nexus Omnibus Volume 1 features over 400 story pages of the award-winning series.
Higurashi When They Cry: Massacre Arc, Vol. 2
By Ryukishi07 and Hinase Momoyama
Yen Press
On sale December 11
ISBN: 9780316229104
Keiichi's appeals to the Child Consultation Center receive an outpouring of support from his classmates and teachers, but still the authorities refuse to intercede. Hinamizawa is a village controlled by three powerful families, and without the support of the Sonozakis-and their fearsome head, Oryou-the Center will not budge. As Keiichi struggles to convince Oryou, Rika feels her dream of living a happy life beyond the summer of 1983 begin to fade away. Does Keiichi have what it takes to make a miracle happen?
Alice in the County of Hearts: My Fanatic Rabbit, Vol. 1
By Quinrose
Yen Press
On sale December 11
ISBN: 9780316229203
The New York Times bestselling Alice in the Country of Hearts gets a new look in this exciting retelling!
Kaoru Mori: Anything and Something
By Kaoru Mori
Yen Press
On sale December 11
ISBN: 978-0316229135
A hardcover collection of short stories from Eisner Award nominee Kaoru Mori, creator of A Bride's Story and Emma.
Blood Lad, Vol. 1
By Yuuki Kodama
Yen Press
On sale December 11
ISBN: 9780316228954
The vampire Staz is one of the most powerful district bosses in the demon world, fending off everyone who dares challenge him. But secretly, the fearsome Staz is obsessed with human culture, especially video games, manga, and everything that comes from Japan! When a Japanese girl wanders into the demon world, Staz can't wait to meet the human and learn everything he can about her world. Unfortunately, before he's able to ask her anything, the girl is killed by one of his would-be usurpers, leaving just her bare soul behind. Staz vows to help the girl restore her body and return to her former life-especially since it means taking a trip to the human world himself!
Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Vol. 3
By Magica Quartet and Hanokage
Yen Press
On sale December 11
ISBN: 9780316217163
Madoka is horrified to learn the true nature of the witches she and her friends, the Magical Girls, have been fighting-and the terrible fate that awaits any Magical Girl who accepts Kyubey's offer of power.
The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Volume 13
By Eiji Otsuka and Housui Yamazaki
Dark Horse
On sale December 11
ISBN: 9781616550677
Your body is their business! Five strange young students at a Buddhist university find little call for their job skills in today's Tokyo…among the living, that is. But all that stuff in college they were told would never pay off—you know, channeling, dowsing, ESP—gives them a direct line to the dead…the dead who are still trapped in their corpses and can't move on to the next reincarnation. The five form the Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service: whether suicide, murder, accident, or illness, they'll carry your body wherever it needs to go to free your soul! In Volume 13 old friends and enemies alike return as Sasaki and Karatsu step off the plane from Okinawa—right into a gruesome scheme of zombification both traditional and technical, courtesy of the sinister Shirosagi duo! Then, one man's freedom depends on Sasaki, as she's called to serve as a lay judge in Japan's unique trial system…and where the pressure is on to reach the "correct" verdict.
Sharaz-De: Tales from the Arabian Nights
By Sergio Toppi
Archaia
On sale December 12
ISBN: 9781936393480
A set of tales inspired by the Arabian Nights by the late European comics master Sergio Toppi, exploring a barbaric society where the supernatural is the only remedy to injustice, as Sharaz-de, captive to a cruel and despotic king, must each night spin tales to entertain her master and save her head from the executioner. Tales filled with evil spirits, treasures, risk, and danger, but with ever at their center the passions of gods and men. Translated from the original French publication.
Pariah Volume 1
By Aron Warner, Philip Gelatt, and Brett Weldele
Sea Lion Books
On sale December 12
ISBN: 9780983613152
They’re not super powered, they’re just super smart. The teen protagonists who lead us through the world of Pariah, a twelve-book graphic novel series from the mind of Oscar-winning film producer Aron Warner and published by Sea Lion Books, are the next generation of heroes in the comic book world. Eisner-nominated illustrator Brett Weldele (The Surrogates) will bring the stories to life in ink, and Philip Gelatt will pen the scripts set in Warner’s world for the twelve books.
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Devil's Engine & The Long Death
By Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Dave Stewart, James Harren, and Tyler Crook
Dark Horse
On sale December 18
ISBN: 9781595829818
Agent Johann, the ectoplasmic man, leads a special task force through the monster-filled Northwest woods in order to hunt down and kill the man he blames for leaving him a disembodied spirit. In the Southwest, Agent Devon and the psychic crust punk Fenix form an uneasy alliance in order to escape a horde of giant bat-faced monsters. Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi, and drawn by James Harren (Conan the Barbarian) and Tyler Crook (Petrograd), this arc continues the series Comics Alliance calls "one of the best books on the stands."
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 Volume 2: On Your Own
By Andrew Chambliss, Scott Allie, Cliff Richards, and Georges Jeanty
Dark Horse
On sale December 18
ISBN: 9781595829900
With the Scooby gang on the skids, Buffy finds herself increasingly alone. When faced with some tough decisions grounded in "real world" problems (i.e., not the slaying of pesky demons), Buffy is determined to make her own choices, but that doesn't mean she won't need a little handholding along the way. Cue Spike, compelled to stand by his best friend in her moment of need. Together they'll tackle the increasing zompire population and a rogue Slayer out for blood. The smash hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 continues with Andrew Chambliss, Scott Allie, Georges Jeanty, and Cliff Richards!
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project Volume 12
By Osamu Takahashi and Carl Gustav Horn
Dark Horse
On sale December 18
ISBN: 9781616550332
An alternate take on the famous series! By now, Shinji, Rei, and Asuka thought they knew the drill, but they don't know this one—namely, the giant drill coming down from the even more gigantic eight sided…thingie…hanging over the streets of the virtual Tokyo-3! Who's behind this new menace—Doctor Akagi, her daughter, or the man who fascinates them both? Heck, who fascinates everyone!
Silver Streak Archives Volume 2
By Jack Cole, Jack Binder, Bob Wood and Fred Guardineer
Dark Horse
On sale December 18
ISBN: 9781595829481
Fists and boomerangs fly in Silver Streak, the classic Golden Age comics anthology that introduced the original Daredevil and his archenemy, the malicious Claw! This deluxe hardcover volume collects issues #10 to #13, which were first published in the tense summer of 1941—just before America entered World War II! It's no coincidence that Silver Streak #10 introduced Captain Battle, a wounded veteran of the first World War dedicated to stopping the second one from ever happening! Featuring action-packed stories by Jack Cole (Plastic Man) and Bob Wood (Crime Does Not Pay), the indispensible Silver Streak Archives Volume 2 also reprints every gag strip, puzzle page, and prose adventure from the landmark series.
Babble
By Lee Robson, Benjamin Shahrabani, Eddie Deighton and Jon Sloan
Com.X
On sale December 19
ISBN: 9780983223856
Carrie Hartnoll is a girl lost in a life going nowhere fast. A chance encounter with an ex-boyfriend affords her the opportunity of a new career in Ivy League America, working as part of a research team attempting to resurrect the language of Babel. A language, it is theorised, that can be understood by any human, from anywhere in the world. As Carrie pieces together her fractured personal life, she becomes embroiled in the mystery surrounding the apparent suicide of the project's original team leader, which propels her to uncover the horrific truth about the language and why it was written out of the history books….
Hellraisers
By Robert Sellers and JAKe
SelfMadeHero
On sale December 25
ISBN: 9781906838362
Raise a glass to the story of four of the greatest actors—and boozers—of all time: Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Peter O’Toole, and Oliver Reed. This inventive graphic work seamlessly weaves their four biographies into one fast-paced adventure of drunken binges, orgies, parties, and fun. The story begins at a London pub one sorry Christmas and is told through the eyes of Martin, a wannabe hellraiser sitting at the end of the bar alone, drinking himself into oblivion. He’s joined in turn by Burton, Harris, Reed, and O’Toole, who take Martin on tours of their tumultuous childhoods, rises to stardom, and chaotic personal lives.
The Adventures of Dr. McNinja Volume 2: Time Fist
By Chris Hastings
Dark Horse
On sale December 25
ISBN: 9781616550691
More adventure than your puny mind can handle as the doctor and the whole McNinja clan battles pirates, clones, sentient dinosaurs, haunted spaceships, and sibling rivalry! Award-winning cartoonist Chris Hasting's riotously funny, time-bending series returns with all-new tales of monsters, mayhem, and the occasional mustache.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 Library Edition Volume 3
By Joss Whedon, Jane Espenson, Steven S. DeKnight, and Drew Z. Greenberg
Dark Horse
On sale December 25
ISBN: 9781595829788
Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series continues in comic form with the revolutionary Season 8! This deluxe hardcover edition collects Predators and Prey and Retreat, the fifth and sixth arcs of Season 8, along with three short stories originally published in MySpace Dark Horse Presents. In a strange turn of events, Buffy begins to experience Twilight's reach through the growing mass popularity of vampires—they even have a spokesperson with a reality TV show, Harmony Kendall! Rebel Slayer Faith continues on her journey to help other directionless Slayers, and Slayer Simone has also come back onto the Scoobies' radar. Meanwhile, Dawn finally deals with her ongoing growing pains. Then, as more and more of the world seems to envision Slayers as public enemy number one, Buffy takes her troops to a refuge in the Tibetan mountains, where she hopes to receive some help from Oz.
Fear Agent Volume 1
by Rick Remender, Patrick Thorpe, Tony Moore, and Jerome Opena
Dark Horse
On sale December 25
ISBN: 9781616550059
When down-and-out alien exterminator Heath Huston stumbles upon an extraterrestrial plot to commit genocide against the human species, he must put down the bottle and resume his role as a peacekeeper…the last Fear Agent! Acclaimed writer Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force, Venom) is joined by superstar collaborators Tony Moore (The Walking Dead, Venom) and Jerome Opena (Uncanny X-Force, Punisher) in channeling the aesthetic sensibilities and spirit of high adventure of classic science fiction, war, and horror comics—three of the genres that made EC comics the high-water mark of sequential storytelling. Fear Agent takes readers through lush new worlds populated by jellyfish superbrains, wild apemen, and sentient amoeba beasts, and finally back to the frontlines of humanity's war with an automaton regime bent on universal domination! This deluxe hardcover omnibus, the first of two, collects issues #1-15 of the acclaimed Fear Agent comics, along with half of the Tales of the Fear Agent sidestories, covers, pinups, and artists' sketch galleries.
Forbidden Worlds Archives Volume 1
by Richard E. Hughes, Philip Simon, Al Williamson, and Wally Wood
Dark Horse
On sale December 25
ISBN: 9781616550004
Microscopic Roman centurions? Elderly ghosts clobbering gangsters? A haunted vintage of French wine? No conceit is too strange for Forbidden Worlds, the playfully bizarre anthology series that hit newsstands in 1951 and continued for 145 outlandish issues! Comic-book giants Al Williamson, Wally Wood, Frank Frazetta, and Ogden Whitney helped to illustrate these pre-Comics Code gems! Issues #1 to #4 of the rare and fascinating Forbidden Worlds are now gathered into an archival hardcover, featuring the first in a series of introductory essays by comic-book historian and connoisseur of the obscure, Dan Nadel (Art Out of Time: Unknown Comics Visionaries, 1900-1969)!
Grandville Bete Noire
By Bryan Talbot
Dark Horse
On sale December 25
ISBN: 9781595828903
The baffling murder of a famed Parisian artist in his locked and guarded studio takes the tenacious Detective Inspector LeBrock of Scotland Yard and his faithful adjunct, Detective Ratzi, into the cutthroat Grandville art scene to track the mysterious assassin. As the body count mounts and events spiral out of control, the investigation points to Toad Hall, where a cabal of industrialists and fat cats plot the overthrow of the French State…by use of steam-driven automaton soldiers! A Victorian anthropomorphic thriller, Grandville Bete Noire signals the welcome return of master storyteller and graphic-novel pioneer Bryan Talbot to his Eisner and Hugo Award nominated steampunk detective series.
Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi Volume 1—Force Storm
By John Ostrander, Randy Stradley, Jan Duursema and Dan Parsons
Dark Horse
On sale December 25
ISBN: 9781595829795
Here begins the tale of the dawn of the Jedi, the Star Wars of 25,000 years ago—before lightsabers, before hyperspace travel, before the Jedi spread throughout the galaxy, when connections to the Force were new. On the planet Tython, a group of beings—scientists, philosophers, and warriors—strive to maintain peace and balance with the mystifying power known as the Force. But a stranger is coming, one who will disrupt the balance with his arrival and his own connection to the Force. Everything in their system is about to change…the doors to the galaxy have been opened!
Teen
Halloween Classics: Graphic Classics® Volume 23
By various creators
On sale now
ISBN: 9780982563052
Halloween Classics presents five scary tales for the holiday, each with an EC-style introduction by famed horror author Mort Castle. Featured are Washington Irving's “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Arthur Conan Doyle's mummy tale "Lot No. 249", Mark Twain's "A Curious Dream," and H.P. Lovecraft's "Cool Air." Plus, a comics adaptation of the great silent film "The Cabinet of Dr. Calligari," illustrated by Matt Howarth, with a terrifying cover by Simon Gane.
Taxes, The Tea Party, and those Revolting Rebels: A Comics History of the American Revolution
By Stan Mack
NBM
On sale now
ISBN: 9781561636976
Here’s the fun way to learn all about the birth of the United States: in comics! “A cartoonist de-mythologizes the Founding Fathers and makes them more ‘like us’” says the New York Times. Uncannily relevant to today’s world. Learn about the original revolt against taxes: the Boston Tea Party, and the original Occupy movement: the Rebels in revolt against the status quo. A whimsical and informative pictorial history featuring a chubby, insecure King George III, rebellious and misunderstood colonists, loudmouthed and insensitive aristocrats, and more. Updated from the original “Stan Mack’s Real Life American Revolution” published by Avon books in 1994.
Broxo
By Zack Giallongo
First Second
On sale October 2
ISBN: 9781596435513
In this wildly entertaining fantasy debut we meet Broxo, the only surviving member of a tribe of barbarians who once occupied a now-desolate mountain. All alone in the world, Broxo spends his time on the mountain hunting and avoiding the man-eating walking dead that periodically drag themselves out of a fetid lake. Everything changes when Zora, a foreign princess, arrives on the mountain seeking Broxo's lost tribe. Can the two young warriors together defeat the living dead? With accessible and beautiful art, killer fight scenes, and a story that mixes humor, romance, and classic high fantasy, Broxo is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Captain Commando Volume 2
By Kenkou Tabuchi and Kotomi Tobashi
Udon
On sale October 31
ISBN: 9781926778419
The manga adventures of the heroes of justice continue! The Commando Team faces frightening new foes like the evil genius of Dr. T.W. and his murderous Monster, the nefarious ninja Yamato, and the mysterious Lord Blood! Can even Captain Commando’s new “Captain Gauntlet” give him the power to defeat this never-ending array of almighty adversaries? Last book of a 2-volume series.
Kevin Keller: Welcome to Riverdale
By Dan Parent and Rich Koslowski
Archie Comics
On sale October 31
ISBN: 9781936975235
Kevin Keller is sure making a splash at Riverdale High! Recently elected class president, Kevin has gone from new kid in town to one of the most well-known and popular students in school. From his first date to his first prom to his first summer job, it's a year of new beginnings for Kevin. Now with his second collection of stories, it’s getting increasingly harder to imagine Riverdale without Kevin at the center of it.
Super Street Fighter Volume 1: New Generation
By various creators
Udon
On sale November 13
ISBN: 9781926778549
Street Fighter returns to comics in an all-new, original, hardcover graphic novel series! Super Street Fighter Volume 1 starts the World Warriors on the path to their greatest challenges yet.
Sengoku Basara: Samurai Legends Volume 2
By Yak Haibara
Udon
On sale November 28
ISBN: 9781926778334
During the Sengoku era of feudal Japan, mighty samurai armies battle all across the land of the rising sun. The sudden murder of the powerful lord Nobunaga has sparked a mad dash for power. Warlords from every kingdom have charged their soldiers into combat, each hoping to enact their own personal vision for the future of Japan. "Sengoku Basara" takes real Japanese historical events and figures, and makes them larger-than-life with dynamic character designs and all-out action. Last book of a 2-volume series.
Space: 1999: Aftershock and Awe
By Andrew E. C. Gaska, Gray Morrow, David Hueso, and Miki
Archaia
On sale December 12
ISBN: 9781936393886
The classic 1970s sci-fi TV series returns with all-new material! September 13, 1999: An atomic accident causes the moon to be blown out of orbit and hurled into the unknown, the survivors of the lunar base stationed there launched toward their destiny across the stars. In the wake of this disaster, Earth itself is ravaged by the scientific, environmental, and social repercussions of a world robbed of its moon. Presenting remastered classic material from the ’70s with all-new material created to update the tale for a modern audience.
Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 2
By Joshua Dysart, Alex Sheikman, Lizzy John, and Brian Froud
Archaia
On sale December 12
ISBN: 9781936393800
The Great Conjunction is at hand in this dramatic second volume of Archaia and The Jim Henson Company’s prequel graphic novels that tell the origin of the Dark Crystal. Aughra, the beloved guardian of Thra, has gone into hiding, while her son, Raunip, leads a team of emissaries to the Crystal Castle. There they will bear witness as the visiting Urskeks attempt to use the Conjunction to power their voyage home. But pain and mistrust fostered by the group leads to events that will corrupt the world to its very core and transform the Urskeks into two distinct races: the gentle urRu and the terrifying Skeksis.
Iron: Or, The War After
By Shane-Michael Vidaurri
Archaia
On sale December 12
ISBN: 9781936393282
It is the aftermath of a long war, in a world of constant winter. An intelligence spy from the Resistance—the rabbit, Hardin—steals secret information from a military base of the Regime. His actions set off a chain of events that reverberates through the ranks of both sides, touching everyone from Pavel the crow to Giles the goat, from the highest-ranking officials to the smallest orphaned child. When the snow finally settles, who will be the true patriot and who the true traitor? A spellbinding, beautifully illustrated anthropomorphic tale.
Kids
Legends of Zita the Space Girl
By Ben Hatke
First Second
On sale now
ISBN: 9781596434479
Ben Hatke brings back our intrepid space heroine for another delightful sci-fi/fantasy adventure. Zita is determined to find her way home to earth, following the events of the first book. But things are never simple, and certainly never easy, in space. Zita's exploits from her first adventure have made her an intergallactic megastar! But she's about to find out that fame doesn't come without a price. And who can you trust when your true self is being eclipsed by your public persona, and you've got a robot doppelganger wreaking havoc…while wearing your face? Still, if anyone can find their way through this intractable mess of mistaken identity and alien invaders, it's the indomitable Zita.
Adventures in Cartooning Christmas Special
By James Sturm, Alexis Frederick-Frost, and Andrew Arnold
First Second
On sale now
ISBN: 9781596437302
Christmas is coming! The Magic Cartooning Elf and his friend the Knight join forces to make a Christmas comic for Santa to give to all the boys and girls in the world. As with previous installments in the Adventures in Cartooning series, this zany adventure story is seamlessly integrated with nuggets of practical cartooning tips: how to write, illustrate, print, and distribute comics! It’s a terrific holiday gift, and after reading it, kids will be inspired to make more gifts…with comics!
Classics Illustrated Deluxe #9: “A Christmas Carol and Mugby Junction”
by Charles Dickens, Rodolphe, and Estelle Meyrand
Papercutz
On sale now
ISBN: 9781597073462
Two Christmas classics in a gorgeous graphic novel retelling! You may know the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future from Charles Dickens’s beloved tale, A Christmas Carol, but did you know this is not his only ghost story? This edition of Classics Illustrated Deluxe presents “A Christmas Carol” together with another Dickens treasure, “Mugby Junction,” which also features elements of the supernatural and a protagonist to whom his future is revealed. Estelle Meyrand’s expressionist artwork brings a rich palette and dynamism to these two classic Christmas tales by one of the world’s greatest authors.
The Best of Archie Comics 2
By various creators
Archie Comics
On sale now
ISBN: 9781936975204
Following in the footsteps of last year's smash hit Best of Archie Comics comes this second full-color volume jam-packed with over 400 pages of the best and most iconic Archie stories of the past 70 years hand-selected by Archie creators, editors, and historians from 200,000 pages of material. Designed for young and old readers alike, The Best of Archie Comics 2 includes a mix of classic long and short comic book stories. Each story has its own introduction explaining why it's one of the all-time favorites.
Sonic Saga 1: Darkest Storm
By Ian Flynn, Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, Tracy Yardley, James Fry, Jim Amash, John Workman, and Jason Jensen
Archie Comics
On sale now
ISBN: 9781936975167
Sonic and his friends are put to the ultimate test as evil forces converge! The immortal tyrant Mammoth Mogul is released from his Chaos Emerald prison and the wicked wizard Ixis Naugus returns from his exile. As the armies gather, it’s all-out war in “The Darkest Storm!"
Geronimo Stilton #11: "We’ll Always Have Paris"
By Geronimo Stilton
Papercutz
On sale October 2
ISBN: 9781597073479
What’s Geronimo to do in order to prevent the Pirate Cats from turning the almost-complete Eiffel Tower into a gigantic monument to Catardone’s already monumental ego? No matter what the answer, this is a mission that will require the scientific expertise of Ampy Von Volt, as Geronimo takes to the skies in this new high-flying adventure set in late 19th century Paris.
A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel
By Madeleine L’Engle and Hope Larson
Farrar, Staus and Giroux
On sale October 2
ISBN: 9780374386153
The world already knows Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, Calvin O'Keefe, and the three Mrs--Who, Whatsit, and Which--the memorable and wonderful characters who fight off a dark force and save our universe in the Newbery award-winning classic A Wrinkle in Time. But in 50 years of publication, the book has never been illustrated. Now, Hope Larson takes the classic story to a new level with her vividly imagined interpretations of tessering and favorite characters like the Happy Medium and Aunt Beast. Perfect for old fans and winning over new ones, this graphic novel adaptation is a must-read.
Monster Turkey
By Lewis Trondheim
Papercutz
On sale October 2
ISBN: 9781597073493
The fourth volume in Louis Trondheim’s series about the almost normal adventures of an almost ordinary family …with a pet monster. Petey and Jean, along with their parents and pet monster Kriss, go on vacation in the countryside. Things quickly spiral out of control when the family is besieged by animals that have been transformed into giant monsters! From giant man-eating rabbits to hostage-taking cows, this is the zaniest volume of Monster yet!
Archie: Love Showdown
By Dan Parent, Bill Golliher, and Dan DeCarlo
Archie Comics
On sale October 3
ISBN: 9781936975211
Archie decides he is finally going to make up his mind and choose his true love as Betty & Veronica battle over him tooth and nail! One of the biggest Archie stories of all time, this new, greatly expanded edition of a perennial Archie bestseller adds 80 pages of material including the follow-up story, “Love Showdown Special,” which has never before appeared in book form.
Power Rangers Super Samurai #2: “Terrible Toys”
by Stefan Petrucha and Paulo Henrique
Papercutz
On sale October 16
ISBN: 9781597073394
What if an evil villain used toys to conquer the world? The evil Master Xandred. has a new plan to take over earth: use his small Monster Nighloks to pose as toys and infiltrate the houses of children everywhere. The Power Rangers track the source of the plot to a lone warehouse on the edge of the city, uncovering a conspiracy larger than they could have imagined. They must race against the clock to defeat the evil minions and save humanity.
The Best of the Three Stooges Vol. 2
By Norman Maurer and Pete Alvarado
Papercutz
On sale October 16
Presenting The Three Stooges classic comics for an all new audience. Originally published in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, these comics find Moe, Larry, and Curly (and sometimes Shemp) in a variety of zany situations that are just as funny today as they were when they first appeared.
The Three Stooges #2 “Ebenezer Stooge”
By George Gladir, Stefan Petrucha, and Stan Goldberg
Papercutz
On sale October 30
ISBN: 9781597073370
This holiday season, The Stooges wreck the halls with balls of folly! A special holiday-themed volume of The Three Stooges with 50 pages of knuckle-headed wintertime fun! The Stooges stumble into a lab where a venomous PhD is creating a videogame console that will allow him to control the world. Can the Stooges foil his plans?
Lego Ninjago #5: “Kingdom of the Snakes”
by Greg Farshtey and Jolyon Yates
Papercutz
On sale October 30
ISBN: 9781597073561
After flying through a powerful electrical storm, Jay crash-lands and finds himself in a world where Sensei Wu’s team of ninja was never formed. Here, the Serpentine rule with skeleton warriors as their servants, Jay’s friends are scattered and powerless, and his only hope is an ancient master of Spinjitzu — Lord Garmadon!
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #1: “Small Volcanoes”
by Stefan Petrucha, Sarah Kinney, and Stan Goldberg
Papercutz
On sale October 30
ISBN: 9781597073547
Beginning a new series of Nancy Drew adventures with all-new stories featuring an 8-year-old Nancy Drew along with friends George, Bess, and Ned. When Nancy decides to build a model of a volcano for her science project, best friends George (Georgia) Fayne and a gung-ho Bess Marvin arrive to help. But, the next day, their teacher Mrs. Ramirez opens the door to find all the volcanoes missing. Why are they missing? Is it an actual crime or a prank? And who did it? Nancy Drew, with the help of Bess and George, is on the case!
Ernest & Rebecca #3: "Grandpa Bug"
By Guillaume Bianco and Antonello Dalena
Papercutz
On sale November 13
ISBN: 9781597073530
Rebecca is a vivacious 6-year-old girl whose best friend happens to be a germ named Ernest. He’s not only Rebecca’s best friend — he’s also her partner in mischief, adventure companion, and confidant. In this third volume of the award-winning series, Rebecca and her older sister Coralie are sent to spend the summer in the countryside with their grandparents, away from their mother and father, without Ernest. Rebecca is lost and scared without her friend, but things begin to change when she meets a dog named Missile and her “Grandpa Bug,” both of whom want nothing more than to be her friend.
The Smurfs #13: “Smurf Soup”
by Peyo
Papercutz
On sale November 13
ISBN: 9781597073592
When Gargamel meets a giant with an insatiable appetite, he comes up with a plan to use the giant to destroy the Smurfs: tell him that Smurfs make the most delicious soup in the world! Papa Smurf catches wind of the plot, and begins to create a potion that will enable them to turn the giant, nicknamed “Bigmouth,” against Gargamel. But when Bigmouth stumbles into the Smurfs village, the potion isn’t ready, and the Smurfs must distract the hungry giant, or meet an untimely end inside its belly.
Dance Class #3: "African Folk Dance Fever"
by Béka and Crip
Papercutz
On sale November 27
ISBN: 9781597073639
Julie, Lucy, and Alia are best friends who share the same passion: dance! A new year of classes has begun and this year, in addition to their regular ballet and modern dance classes, the three girls are introduced to a new style — African folk! Powered by deep percussion-based music, this style is unlike anything they’ve ever tried before. While the girls enjoy their new art form, problems at home and in the classroom threaten to cause them to have to stop taking their dance classes. Can the girls balance their studies and their extracurricular activities, or will they have to give up dancing for good?
Annoying Orange #1: “Secret Agent Orange”
By Jim Salicrup and Rick Parker
Papercutz
On sale December 11
ISBN: 9781597073615
The billion-view YouTube series and top-rated Cartoon Network show comes to comics, as Orange jumps out of the fruit bowl and into his first graphic navel! Has Orange gone insane—or insaner? He believes he’s always been a top secret agent for the CIA and his mission has been to take out 1,000,000,000 targets by any means necessary, usually with a kitchen knife. Can the virtually unstoppable Orange really manage to pull off a billion hits before someone is able to end this madness?
Sybil the Backpack Fairy #3: "Aithor"
By Michel Rodrigue, Antonello Dalena, and Manuela Razzi
Papercutz
On sale December 24
ISBN: 9781597073691
Having a fairy friend can be fun, but it’s not easy! When Nina first met the fairy Sybil and her companion Pandigole, she had no idea the fate of the world would end up resting in her hands. After her defeat in Sybil the Backpack Fairy #2, the black fairy Amanite has teamed up with the King of Evil, Aithor, planning to destroy the “trees of life” that are found throughout the world of the Fairies. If these trees are destroyed, not only will the fairy world fall, but the world of humans, as well! In response, the King and Queen of the Fairies charge Sybil and Nina with the task of stopping Aithor and Amanite, as Nina gets closer to discovering the truth behind a mysterious prophecy that seems to foretell her future.
Archie’s Giant Kids’ Jokebook
By various creators
Archie Comics
On sale October 24
ISBN: 9781936975280
Discover laugh after laugh on page after page of this massive Archie kids' cartoon joke book. It's brimming over with our picks of over 200 of the funniest cartoons and comic strips drawn to perfection by all of your favorite Archie cartoonists. The perfect companion piece to the best-selling Best of Archie, it's the ultimate laugh-packed Archie collection!
Sonic the Hedgehog: Genesis
By Ian Flynn, Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante, Tracy Yardley, Ben Bates, Terry Austin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Archie Comics
On sale October 31
ISBN: 9781879794894
It's the most talked-about story in Sonic the Hedgehog comic book history! Featuring an all-new beginning to the Sonic mythology, this highly anticipated reboot finds Sonic the Hedgehog investigating the disappearance of many woodland creatures and the sudden appearance of an army of badniks with a mysterious leader. Sonic makes new friends along the way as he leads the charge against the evil Dr. "Eggman" Robotnik.
The Complete Sonic the Hedgehog Comic Encyclopedia
By Ian Flynn, Patrick "Spaz" Spaziante, Tracy Yardley, Steven Butler, Jamal Peppers, and Matt Herms
Archie Comics
On sale October 10
ISBN: 9781936975259
For the Sonic fan on the go and those who want to know it like the pros, this is the long-anticipated official source for Sonic the Hedgehog comic info! Includes new, exclusive information not yet revealed in the comic itself and packed with entertaining character and location listings that definitively explain Sonic's world, Mobius. It's a big place that has been featured in hundreds of issues of stories—the longest running video-game inspired hit comic ever! Who is Sonic? Why do they call Dr. Robotnik “Eggman”? What is a Chaos Emerald, and what exactly does it do? It's all here.
Cursed Pirate Girl
By Jeremy Bastian
Archaia
On sale December 12
ISBN: 9781936393602
Adventures on and under the high seas lead a cursed pirate girl to encounter mythic creatures, gnarled and crusty pirates, and ghostly apparitions as she tries to find her lost father, one of the dreaded Pirate Captains of the mythical Omerta Seas. A whimsical swashbuckling tale of wonderland journeys and unimaginable dangers, starting in Port Elisabeth, Jamaica in the year 1728, and quickly heading across—and beneath—the waves. The first three issues are collected with an all-new epilogue.
Rust Vol. 2: Secrets of the Cell
By Royden Lepp
Archaia
On sale December 12
ISBN: 9781936393589
In this follow-up to the critically acclaimed Rust Vol. 1: Visitor in the Field, the dysfunctional Taylor family continues to rebuild their farm lives after the devastating loss of a recent war, and the appearance of the mysterious jetpack-wearing boy, Jet Jones. Jet’s behavior continues to raise youngest brother Oswald’s suspicion, particularly when the appearance of another robot invader puts them all in danger!
