IDW Publishing has released previews of this week’s releases, including Drive #3, Fistful of Blood #3, Ragnarok #7, Jem & The Holograms #10, Orphan Black Helsinki #2, Skylanders Superchargers #3, and Transformers: Sins of The Wreckers #2, as well as a large selection of trade paperbacks and hardbacks and the Locke & Key Shades of Terror Coloring Book.
Official previews:
Complete Little Orphan Annie, Vol. 12
Harold Gray (w & a & c)
It’s hard to keep a good man down and Oliver Warbucks is no exception. With reports of his death greatly exaggerated, “Daddy” is back and this time, with World War II over, he has to fight off a cadre of international businessmen who want him to hand over the secret of the atomic bomb! Meanwhile, Annie discovers that lying dogs don’t always stay put when she has to stand trial for murder! And in a classic Harold Gray tale, the little redhead finds respite on a seemingly bucolic farm run by a young woman and her grandfather—but all is not what it seems. Volume Twelve reprints all daily and Sunday strips from April 15, 1945 to January 11, 1947.
HC • PC • $49.99 • 296 pages • 11” x 8.5” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-461-0
Bullet points:
- “The Complete Little Orphan Annie has raised the bar against which such compilations will be judged.” –Scoop
Drive #3 (of 4)
Michael Benedetto (w) • Antonio Fuso (a & c)
It was a set up—had to be. And when the dead men at the hotel don’t make it home, those who sent them will ask questions. Then they’ll send someone else. They always do.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Fistful of Blood #3 (of 4)
Kevin Eastman (w) • Simon Bisley (a) • James Ryman (c)
When a small group of tourists come to town, “Dinner and a Show” are redefined in the bloodbath that follows, forcing Blondie to put her plans into action too soon – with dire consequences for her and Clint…
FC • 40 pages • $4.99
Bullet points:
- Variant Cover by Kevin Eastman!
G.I. JOE: The Complete Collection, Vol. 8
Larry Hama (w) • Ron Wagner, Tony Salmons, Herb Trimpe, Marshall Rogers (a) • N/A (c)
Presenting the full run of original G.I. JOE comics in proper reading order. Includes an introduction by Mark W. Bellomo, issue notes, and vehicle gallery. Collects issues #68–76 of A Real American Hero and #10–13 of Special Missions.
HC • FC • $49.99 • 336 pages • 7” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-482-5
Bullet points:
- “Thanks to the long hard work by guys like Mark Bellomo, Larry Hama and the talented folks at IDW, the Marvel era of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero has never been treated better than it is being treated now.” — GeneralJoes.com
Jem and the Holograms #10
Kelly Thompson (w) • Corin Howell (a) • Jen Bartel (c)
RIO PACHECO—BOY REPORTER! Go behind the scenes and see THE HOLOGRAMS and THE MISFITS from a whole new perspective… that of music columnist Rio Pacheco! What mysteries will he uncover? What truths will he reveal? Or will it mostly just be Pizzazz flipping tables and Roxy crying over ruined bagels?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Spotlight on fan-favorite RIO!
- He’s dating JERRICA, hates JEM, and doesn’t know they’re the same person!
- That’s called “explaining the joke”!
- Featuring a tribute cover Celebrating Archie’s Anniversary by Tonia del Rio!
Locke & Key: Shades of Terror Adult Coloring Book—CERTIFIED COOL
Joe Hill (w) • Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c)
Color yourself a fan! Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’s wonder-filled world of Locke & Key produced gorgeous, detailed pages of comic book art… and the best of those illustrations is collected here for your coloring enjoyment!
TPB • BW • $9.99 • 64 pages • 8.5” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-505-1
Bullet points:
- Gabriel Rodriguez’s luscious artwork is ready for YOUR colors!
My Little Pony: A Canterlot Wedding
Various (w & a & c)
The celebrated animated series comes to book shelves! Revisit the habitants of Equestria and learn about the magic that friendship brings in this adaptation of the television series. This volume adapts the season two finale-event “A Canterlot Wedding” parts 1 and 2.
TPB • FC • $7.99 • 128 pages • 5” x 7” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-487-0
Bullet points:
- It’s the event that NO PONY can miss!
Orphan Black: Helsinki #2 (of 5)
Graeme Manson, John Fawcett, Heli Kennedy & Denton J. Tipton (w) • Alan Quah (a) • Corbyn Kern (c)
Helsinki. Spoken in hushed tones, the word means almost certain death for the clones of Project Leda. Learn the dark secrets of this codename in this special event miniseries by co-creators John Fawcett and Graeme Manson.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Orphan Black co-creators Graeme Manson and John Fawcett expand on the saga with original material exclusive to the comic books!
- Featuring an all-new clone!
- Variant Cover by Rodin Esquejo!
Ragnarök #7
Walter Simonson (w & a & c)
The Black Elf assassin, Regn, and his young daughter, Drifa, have hunted Thor for countless leagues across the Dusk Lands, to the ruins of Asgard. Now, as Thor calls down the lightning to create a funeral pyre for the dead of Asgard, Regn prepares himself for his greatest challenge, to kill the last god standing, the god responsible for the death of his wife.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- The next arc of Walter Simonson’s masterpiece begins!
Skylanders: Superchargers #3
Ron Marz, David A. Rodriguez (w) • Fico Ossio (a & c)
First story arc concludes! With the world crashing around them, Spyro and the Superchargers team race to save Skylands from certain doom!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2014: Deluxe Edition—SPOTLIGHT
Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz (w) • Kevin Eastman (a & c)
This deluxe edition of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Annual includes the 48-page story in color, along with all of Kevin Eastman’s page layouts! Plus character studies, preliminary sketches, and more!
HC • FC • $39.99 • 148 Pages • 8.5” x 13” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-471-9
Bullet points:
- “Eastman’s art is a consistent joy…” — Comic Vine
Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 (of 5)
Nick Roche (w & a & c)
FROSTY RECEPTION! THE WRECKERS journey to Nome, Alaska to track down the number one suspect in PROWL’s disappearance—their former human ally, VERITY CARLO!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- The sequel to one of the most acclaimed and influential TRANSFORMERS comics ever!
- The AUTOBOT’S greatest secret, AEQUITAS, is in danger of being leaked; but who’s to gain?
- Introducing: THE CHIMERACONS!
- Variant cover by Andrew Griffith!
V-Wars, Vol. 3: Night Terrors
Jonathan Maberry, Larry Correia, James A. Moore, Jeremy Robinson, John Everson, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Hank Schwaeble, Scott Nicholson, Marcus Pelegrimas, Tim Waggoner, Scott Sigler, Weston Ochse, Sam Orion Nova West-Mensch (w) • Trevor Hutchison (c)
V-Wars: Night Terrors collects stories from the reporters embedded with the Beats (humans) and the Bloods (vampires). New York Times Best Seller Jonathan Maberry and his team of front-line storytellers bring you all-new tales of horror and heroism, of pain and delight, of deadly despair and soaring courage. The war between Beats and Bloods is blazing. Pick a side.
TPB • B&W • $19.99 • 384 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-272-2
Bullet points:
- “V-Wars is nothing short of stunning! The unique approach to vampire legends coupled with the excellent storytelling skills by some very talented authors makes for a perfect blend.” –Fresh Fiction for Today’s Reader
- Prose collection!
