This week’s IDW Publishing releases include James Sallis’ Drive #1, as well as the normal parade of ponies, Autobots, ducks, mice, turtles, Skylanders, and angry birds.
Official previews:
Angry Birds Comics, Vol. 3: Sky High
Janne Toriseva, Glenn Dakin, Paul Tobin, Ian Carney, Kari Korhonen, Pascal Oost, Kivi Larmola (w) • Cesar Ferioli, Stefano Intini, Jean-Michel Boesch, Paco Rodriques, Oscar Martin & Comicup Studio, Corrado Mastantuono (a) • Ciro Cangialosi (c)
The adventures continue in these charming all-ages comics featuring the ANGRY BIRDS! SKY HIGH contains all-new stories based on the best-selling game!
HC • FC • $12.99 • 80 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-368-2
Bullet points:
- “Angry Birds is one of those comics that I would definitely give my child.” –ComicCrusaders.com
Ben 10 Classics, Vol. 5: Powerless
Eugene Son, Marc Bernardin, Scott Beatty, Jim Alexander, Rex Ogle, Rob Hoegee, Jake Black, Jason Bischoff (w) • Luciano Vecchio, Mike Cavallaro, Min S. Ku (a) • Ethen Beavers (c)
The adventures continue with stories featuring Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. Volume 5 presents the final comics featuring Ben from Cartoon Network Action Pack issues #57–67.
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 120 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-369-9
Bullet points:
- Volumes 1–5 collect all of the CN Action Pack Ben 10 stories!
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency #3
Chris Ryall (w) • Tony Akins (a & c)
The reborn Egyptians keep walking, the Copycat Killers keep killing, and the museum gala where these and other seemingly random events will converge looms large!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet Points:
- “The Interconnectedness of All Kings,” part 3 (of 5)!
- Part of EC Comics cover month! Homage cover by Robert Hack!
- Variant Cover by Rob Guillory!
Drive #1 (of 4)
Michael Benedetto (w) • Antonio Fuso (a & c)
A hard-boiled pop-culture sensation re-created for comics.
In L.A., there’s one man you want behind the wheel. Just tell him where and when. He doesn’t take part, doesn’t know anyone, doesn’t carry a weapon. He drives, and he’s the best.
Ride along as James Sallis’ lean nü-noir masterpiece unfolds onto the sun-bleached streets of Los Angeles in this exciting 4-part comic book adaptation.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- James Sallis’ best-selling sensation comes to comic books!
- Adapted by newcomer Michael Benedetto!
- “This kind of loving development goes beyond adaptation; it’s true re-creation.” –James Sallis
- Bold illustrations by Antonio Fuso (G.I. JOE: Cobra, Zombies vs Robots)!
Ghostbusters: Get Real #3 (of 4)
Erik Burnham (w) • Dan Schoening (a & c)
THE HOUND OF THE BUSTERS! Tired of hunting the Real Ghostbusters through infinite dimensions, Proteus puts a hellhound on the trail. Will the combined expertise of the eight ‘Busters be enough to stop this cosmic canine conundrum?!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Godzilla in Hell #2 (of 5)
Bob Eggleton (w & a & c)
Godzilla descends further into the pit! Godzilla navigates a city that can never be destroyed as demonic versions of his greatest foes wait for the perfect moment to strike!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- A new issue, a fantastic new style for The King of Monsters!
Joe Frankenstein
Graham Nolan & Chuck Dixon (w) • Graham Nolan (a & c)
An action/horror/adventure tale by Graham Nolan and Chuck Dixon! Young Joe Pratt discovers, upon meeting the monster of his ancestor, that he is the heir to the Frankenstein name. A legacy that may get him killed if the creatures of the night have their way.
HC • FC • $24.99 • 128 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-357-6
Bullet points:
- From the creators of Bane!
The Maxx: Maxximized #22
Sam Kieth, William Messner-Loebs (w) • Kieth (a & c)
Future Sara is still adjusting to putting up with other people’s crap—her roommate Steve, his girlfriend Syke, and even elderly Mr. Gone who’s… well… gone fishing. To say nothing of the Giant Yellow Banana Slug who has surfaced once again.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Mickey Mouse #3
Carl Fallberg, Floyd Norman (w) • Paul Murry (a) • Jonathan Gray (c)
“The Mysterious Crystal Ball” can tell Mickey anything—even where crimes are about to strike! So why does our adventurous Mouse smell a rat?
FC • 40 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Continues this classic series’ legacy numbering at #312!
- 40 action-packed pages for only $3.99!
- The Silver-Age Mickey team of Carl Fallberg and Paul Murry is back with a never-before-reprinted classic!
- “Disney Legacy” Epcot cover by James Silvani!
My Little Pony: Pageants & Ponies
Various (w & a & c)
Revisit the habitants of Equestria and learn about the magic that friendship brings in this adaptation of the television series episodes “Family Appreciation Day” and “Hearth’s Warming Eve.”
TPB • FC • $7.99 • 132 pages • 5” x 7” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-338-5
Bullet points:
- The television adventures captured right on the page!
Ragnarök #6
Walter Simonson (w & a & c)
Bring Out Your Dead.
Thor has arrived at last in Asgard. The devastation is complete, as the Thunder God searches the ruins of his home for the remains of those nearest and dearest to him. He finds not only the broken heart of his worst fears, but a secret hidden since before the final battle of the gods and their enemies, a secret that reveals the deep and devious wisdom of Father Odin, and the goodwill of a red squirrel.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Continuing the runaway hit series from the legendary Walter Simonson!
Sherlock Holmes: The Seven-Per-Cent Solution #1 (of 5)
David & Scott Tipton (w) • Ron Joseph (a) • Kelley Jones (c)
The best-selling Sherlock Holmes novel by writer/director Nicholas Meyer comes to comics! The real story behind Sherlock Holmes’ final confrontation with Professor Moriarty is at long last revealed! Who is the real Moriarty? Why did Holmes disappear for so long? The game is afoot!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- From the mind of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan writer/director Nicholas Meyer!
- Adapted by the writing team that brought you City on the Edge of Forever and Star Trek – Planet of the Apes: The Primate Directive!
Skylanders #12
Ron Marz, David A. Rodriguez (w) • Jack Lawrence (a) • Fico Ossio (c)
SEASON FINALE! The Trap Team season concludes and the stage is set for Skylanders: Season 2 launching just in time for the new game in October!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Look for SKYLANDERS: RIFT INTO OVERDRIVE the first ever Skylanders Original Graphic Novel available for order next month!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey & April #3 (of 4)
Mariko Tamaki (w) • Irene Koh (a & c)
Casey and April are separated and both must face the Rat King’s maze alone. Clues to the Pantheon await just out of reach, but Casey and April may not be able to find them if they cannot find each other.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Transformers: Robots in Disguise Animated #2
Georgia Ball (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a & c)
ROAD RAGE! While a DECEPTICON called TRANSIT wreaks havoc on afternoon commutes, Team Bee gets an unexpected visit… but will these new rivals combine forces without trusting each other?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- All-new stories based on the hit animated series!
- As promoted on Free Comic Book Day!
- Fan-favorite characters who appear only in this comic book!
Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories #722
Bruno Sarda, Jonathan Gray (w) • Massimo De Vita, Freddy Milton, Al Taliaferro (a) • Giorgio Cavazzano (c)
Mickey battles Scorpion Valley’s giant bugs in Part 2 of the epic “Search for the Zodiac Stone!” Then it’s Scrooge versus Beagle Boys in a new Freddy Milton tale!
FC • 40 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Disney’s most long-lived, celebrated monthly title is back! Discover Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories again for the first time!
- 40 action-packed pages for only $3.99!
- “Disney Legacy” Epcot cover by Derek Chram!
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