IDW Publishing has released previews of this week’s releases, including Box Office Poison Color Comics #1, GI Joe A Real American Hero #235, Jem & The Holograms #22, Mickey Mouse #16, Optimus Prime #2, Ragnarok i#11, Star Trek Boldly Go #4, Strawberry Shortcake #8, Uncle Scrooge #22, Wynonna Earp Legends Doc Holliday #2, and Yakuza Demon Killers #3, as well as several trade paperback and hardcover collections.

Official previews:

Back To The Future: Citizen Brown

Bob Gale, Erik Burnham (w) • Alan Robinson (a & c)

Time-traveling into comics directly out of Telltale’s 2010 smash-hit episodic videogame BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE GAME! When an empty time-traveling DeLorean suddenly shows up in 1986, Marty McFly quickly learns that his friend Doctor Emmett “Doc” Brown is stranded in 1931 and possibly in mortal danger. Now it’s up to Marty to return to the past once again to save Doc and the time-space continuum!

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 120 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-793-2

Bullet points:

  • Perfectly at ease in the existing Back to the Future world and true to the voices of the original characters.” – Newsarama

Box Office Poison Color Comics #1

Alex Robinson (w & a & c)

The story of Sherman, Dorothy, Ed, Stephen, Jane, and Mr. Flavor as you’ve never seen it before: IN FULL COLOR! Alex Robinson’s masterpiece of dreary jobs, comic books, love, sex, messy apartments, girlfriends (and the lack thereof), undisclosed pasts, and crusty old professionals remains one of the most delightful and whimsical comic stories—and with colorist Pat N. Lewis’ fantastic color work, BOP is ready to return to comic stands!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

  • Winner of the Eisner Award for Talent Deserving Wider Recognition, the International Comics Festival Award for Best Debut Graphic Novel (Angouleme, France), and voted by Wizard Magazine as the best indy graphic novel of all time.
  • A salute to comics, an exploration of the human condition, and a solid, absorbing, and riotously snide tale about at least half of the things that make life important.” — Tasha Robinson, The AV Club
  • Each issue will be presented in color for the very first time!

Chris Samnee’s Daredevil: Artist’s Edition HC

Mark Waid (w) • Chris Samnee (a & c)

IDW Publishing launched the very first Artist’s Edition in 2010. It was a bold concept that to date has garnered five consecutive Eisner Awards in the category of Best Archival Project. With the release of Chris Samnee’s Daredevil Artist’s Edition we continue to stay ahead of the pack by featuring not one, not two, but THREE versions of Samnee’s gorgeous original art—we like to think of it as an Artist’s Edition triple play! This amazing collection will be presented in TWO books. The first, a hardcover featuring Daredevil Issues 23 – 27. Since these books were lettered digitally, you will see more of the Samnee’s original art than ever before! Additionally, all of Chris’ beautiful layouts will be printed here, again, scanned from the original art. The second book will be a horizontal softcover, printing all Mark Waid’s scripts—but that’s not all—Samnee’s artistic technique involves drawing thumbnail breakdowns ON the script pages themselves. Which means there are THREE versions of art presented, plus the actual script enabling you to read along with the story! Additionally, these two books will come in a handsome slipcase. You’ve heard the term “Artist’s Artist?” This will be an “Artist’s Artist’s Edition!”

HC/TPB w/slipcase • BW • $95.00 net cost item • 160 page HC + 60 page SC • 12” x 17” HC + 17” x 12” SC• ISBN: 978-1-63140-723-9

Bullet points:

  • The immensely popular, critically acclaimed, and Eisner Award-winning duo of Mark Waid and Chris Samnee are showcased in their first Artist’s Edition!
  • TWO books, slipcased!

Disney Mysterious Melodies OGN

Bernard Cosey (w & a & c)

What was life like for Mickey before 1928… before Hollywood stardom struck? In this riveting, phantasmagorical “what-if” tale, we follow the Mouse from his humble origins—as Oswald Rabbit’s screenwriter!—through a tangled web of trains, rocket ships, and stolen Shakespeare scripts! Will a haunting tune bring Mickey and Minnie together for the first time? Will Goofy find success as a… ferryboat driver? Or will big boss Mr. Casey and relentless Pegleg Pete strike again? Award-winning Swiss cartoonist Bernard Cosey (Lost in the Alps) brings us an amazing Mouse adventure with a thoughtful, emotive twist.

HC • FC • $14.99 • 64 pages • 9.25” x 12” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-777-2

Bullet points:

  • Celebrated French writer/artist Bernard Cosey presents a riveting, fascinating Mickey adventure in the Floyd Gottfredson tradition!
  • Jump on for the second in IDW’s new series of European Mickey graphic novels—featuring cinematic storytelling and modern Disney art like you’ve never seen!

Donald and Mickey: The Magic Kingdom Collection

Carl Barks, Giorgio Cavazzano, Victor “Vicar” Arriagada Rios (w & a) • Massimo Fecchi (c)

Sixty years of Disney Parks—who knew? Now IDW is celebrating with decades of Disney’s classic Park-themed adventure comics! Carl Barks‘ Scrooge McDuck and Donald travel from the Mark Twain Riverboat to the top of the Matterhorn… then Mickey investigates the strange disappearance of the Country Bear Jamboree. And is that the real Pegleg Pete standing in for the Cast Member who plays him? “Oh, for gosh sakes!”

TPB • FC • $12.99 • 124 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-796-3

Bullet points:

  • There’s a Carl Barks story, so it’s worth it just for that.” – Multiversity Comics

Dragonlance: The Legend of Huma

Richard A Knaak, Brian Augustyn, Sean J. Jordan, Trampas Whitman (w) • Mike S. Miller, Rael Lyra, Mike Crowell, Joe Prado, Rod Reis, Ricardo Riamonde, Abdul Rashid, Carlos Paul, Andrea Di Vito, Laura Villari, Steve Kurth, Carsten Bradley (a) • Nghia Lam (c)

The world of Krynn is under siege by the dark goddess Takhisis. Led by the renegade wizard Galan Dracos, Takhisis’ forces of evil threaten to conquer all. The only resistance to the Dark Queen are the Knights of Solamnia and their few allies. One Knight rises from their ranks–a Knight destined to become the greatest hero of Krynn. This is his story… the Legend of Huma. Adapts the the novel by best selling author Richard A. Knaak.

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 144 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-797-0

Bullet points:

  • More vintage Dragonlance re-collected for today’s audience!

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #235: Snake In The Grass, Part 6

Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)

COBRA prepares for its next strike against G.I. JOE, and this time, the Real American Heroes won’t see it coming!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Jem and the Holograms #22

Kelly Thompson (w) • Meredith McClaren (a & c)

THE STINGERS part 4! Jem and The Holograms new drummer is incredible and everyone knows it—too bad she’s a spy working for The Misfits! What secrets will she discover when let into the inner sanctum of JEM?! As both The Stingers and Holograms gear up for their Masquerade Ball performances, some stars that are not so happy to be put in the corner threaten to tear it all down. Meanwhile, Shana’s new best friend in Milan may be turning into her best ENEMY?!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

  • Get to know THE FOX!
  • Variant cover by Gisele Lagace!

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

L. Frank Baum (w) • Eric Shanower (a & c)

Both of L. Frank Baum’s classic Santa Claus tales are collected here: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus and A Kidnapped Santa Claus, with with beautiful spot illustrations and cover art by Eisner Award-winning comics creator Eric Shanower.

HC • PC • $16.99 • 144 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-704-8

Bullet points:

  • The decorated master story-teller of Oz finds new Baum tales to illustrate for today’s new audiences!

Mickey Mouse #16

Andrea “Casty” Castellan, Jonathan Gray (w) • Lorenzo Pastrovicchio, Jack Bradbury (a) • Lorenzo Pastrovicchio (c)

Darkenblot,” Part 1 of 3! The futuristic city of Avantgarde has an awesome robot police force—but it’s just become the Phantom Blot’s private army! Can Mickey brave high-tech horrors to stop his old foe?

FC • 40 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

  • Beloved modern Mickey master Andrea “Casty” Castellan is back—with a pulse-pounding new tale of the Phantom Blot!
  • Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #325!
  • Check out the Marco Mazzarello winter fun variant cover!

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Vol. 11

Thom Zahler, Ted Anderson (w) • Tony Fleecs, Agnes Garbowska (a) • Tony Fleecs (c)

The Ponies go on an adventure to a newly erupted geyser. After some fun playing in the water, the ponies begin to act a bit strange, perhaps even… sinister, in “Ponies of Dark Water.” Plus, it’s election season in Ponyville and Mayor Mare looks to have the race in the bag. But when Filthy Rich throws his hat in the ring, all bets are off! Collects issues #43–47.

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 120 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-815-1

Bullet points:

  • What happens when good ponies turn bad?

Optimus Prime #2

John Barber (w) • Kei Zama (a & c)

NEW CYBERTRON! A massive corkscrew-shaped space ship has drilled into Earth, bringing with it a surprising disruption to OPTIMUS PRIME’s plans. Meanwhile—ARCEE fields a dangerous offer that may be too good to resist!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

  • Guest starring G.I. JOE!
  • The new world order continues as OPTIMUS PRIME struggles to bring Earth into the cosmic community!
  • Plus—how ORION PAX first met BUMBLEBEE!
  • Variant cover by Zoner!

Powerpuff Girls: Homecoming

Haley Mancini, Jack Goldman (w) • Derek Charm (a & c)

Following the debut of their NEW hit Cartoon Network show, THE POWERPUFF GIRLS make a triumphant return to the world of comics! These stories, written by show-writers Jake Goldman and Haley Mancini, reintroduce us to the world of TOWNSVILLE, beautifully illustrated by Derek Charm. Collects issues #1–3 of the new series.

HC • FC • $12.99 • 80 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-829-8

Bullet points:

  • Smaller size and lower price for readers of all-ages!

Ragnarök #11

Walter Simonson (w & a & c)

Thor Odinson and the Black Elf assassin, Regn, face off against the Lord of the Dead and his draugar in the Dark Tower, the citadel of his power that stands on the edge of Hel.

FC • 40 pages • $4.99

Bullet points:

  • Continuing Walter Simonson’s masterpiece!
  • Featuring a variant cover from Geof Darrow!

Star Trek: Boldly Go #4

Mike Johnson (w) • Tony Shasteen (a) • George Caltsoudas (c)

Spock is gone, taken by an enemy unlike any Captain Kirk and his crew have faced before. War with the Romulan Empire is imminent. In the face of the ultimate no-win scenario, will the Federation survive? Don’t miss the all-new ongoing series set after the events of STAR TREK BEYOND!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

  • Following the events of Star Trek Beyond!
  • The first arc ends HERE!
  • Variant cover by Marc Laming!

Strawberry Shortcake #8

Georgia Ball (w) • Tina Franscisco (a) • Valentina Pinto (c)

The rivalry between Strawberry Shortcake and the Purple Pie Man has escalated into a hold-nothing-back race to the finish! Strawberry will need her friends, her food savvy and a little luck to stay ahead  of her ruthless competitor all the way to Big Apple City.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

  • CLASSIC variant cover by Nico Peña!

Uncle Scrooge #22

Romano Scarpa, Gorm Transgaard, Thad Komorowski, Joe Torcivia (w) • Romano Scarpa, Victor “Vicar” Arriagada Rios (a) • Silvia Ziche (c)

The Golden Birds!” When rare, deadly giant hawks with 24-karat feathers are discovered at the South Pole, brassy business-gal Brigitta MacBridge wants to help Scrooge save them for science—so why is he fleeing in terror?

FC • 40 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

  • Beloved Disney comics master Romano Scarpa returns with Scrooge’s most infamous love interest, Brigitta MacBridge!
  • Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #426!
  • Check out the Massimo Fecchi winter fun variant cover!

Wynonna Earp Legends: Doc Holliday #2 (of 4)

Beau Smith & Tim Rozon (w) • Chris Evenhuis (a & c)

Wynonna Earp and Doc Holliday have picked up an unusual ally: a former Pinkerton by the name of Charles Siringo. But they’re gonna need Charlie’s help if Wynonna and Doc are gonna stand a chance against an enemy from Doc’s past. Beau Smith and Tim “Doc Holliday himself” Rozon put Doc through the ringer in this thrilling conclusion!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Yakuza Demon Killers #3

Amit Chauhan (w) • Eli Powell (a) • Eli Powell (C)

Will Ochita’s induction lead to corruption? A contentious decision within the Yakuza hierarchy leads to Ochita being inducted as their first female member. As the Yakuza quarrel, the opportunistic demon leader Gaikotsu will set his horrific endgame into motion!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

  • Featuring story and art from the winners of the 2015 TOP COW Talent Hunt!

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