In IDW Publishing’s previews this week, more Ponies, Turtles, Autobots, agents, and Ducks have arrived to save the day, cause mischief, or a little of both.
Official previews:
Donald Duck #4
Rodolfo Cimino (w) • Romano Scarpa (a) • Dave Alvarez (c)
Sick of the mayhem that his temper wreaks, Donald seeks “The Perfect Calm” from a remote mountain guru. But duck-eating yetis may get in the way!
FC • 40 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #371.
- 40 action-packed pages for only $3.99!
- “Disney Legacy” Epcot cover by Amy Mebberson!
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #217
Larry Hama (w) • Paolo Villanelli (a & c)
COBRA RISING! Cobra’s latest operation brings the fight to G.I. Joe’s turf…
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- A new SNAKE EYES brings revenge to COBRA’s doorstep!
The Infinite Loop #5 (of 6)
Pierrick Colinet (w) • Elsa Charretier (a & c)
As she explores the intricate hallways of the anomalies storage facility, Teddy’s never been closer to unlocking the mysteries of time paradoxes…But, will she be able to bring Ano back?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #33
Thom Zahler(w) • Tony Fleecs(a & c)
“Night of the Living Apples” Part 2! The Bad Apples’ rule is now law in Ponyville! The only hope lies with FLUTTERBAT!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Will one vampire pony be enough to stop the Bad Apples??
- Variant Cover by Thom Zahler!
Samurai Jack Vol. 4: The Warrior-King
Jim Zub, Andy Suriano (w) • Sergio Quijada, Andy Suriano, Christine Larsen (a) • Andy Suriano (c)
Jack has traveled far and wide in order to find his way back to his own time. His journey continues as he tries to infiltrate the compound of the secretive man known as the “Master of Time.” Plus, battles with the spirits of the dead and the story of a scribe named Mako, chronicler of Jack’s possible legacy or his future? Collects issues #16–20.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 124 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-380-4
Bullet points:
- The critically acclaimed series concludes!
Strange Nation
Paul Allor (w) • Juan Romera (a & c)
All Norma Park ever wanted was to be a journalist. To expose the truth and hold those in power accountable. But after she loses her prestigious newspaper job the only place that will hire her is supermarket tabloid Strange Nation. She soon discovers a vast and dangerous conspiracy. Aliens. Sasquatch. Doomsday cults. It’s all real, and it’s all connected!
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 128 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-382-8
Bullet points:
- “If you’re looking for a good dose of creativity, sci-fi and fun, then I strongly recommend checking out this series.” –ComicVine.com
- Another Monkeybrain original tale of mystery and conspiracy from Paul Allor (TMNT)!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #49
Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w) • Mateus Santolouco (a & c)
A final battle looms as Karai decrees a “Gauntlet” battle between ancient foes Splinter and Shredder but first the Turtles must defeat the Foot mutants— Koya, Bludgeon, Bebop & Rocksteady! With Leo making an unimaginable battle gamble, a second Turtle’s life may be on the line!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- The penultimate issue leading to the double-sized TMNT #50!
- Variant Cover by Jason Howard!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Amazing Adventures #1
Landry Walker, James Kochalka (w) • Chad Thomas, Kochalka (a) • Jon Sommariva (c)
This new series will feature crazier stories in it’s own all-ages continuity that draws inspiration from the hit Nickelodeon cartoon! Featuring backups from some of the finest cartoonists in comics today!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- A new era of animated adventure begins!
- Includes a back-up story from James Kochalka!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutanimals
Paul Allor (w) • Andy Kuhn (a) • Ben Bates (c)
Old Hob, Slash, Herman the Hermit Crab, Mondo Gecko, and Pigeon Pete have become a force to be reckoned with. When someone close to the group is kidnapped, the Mutanimals end up on an adventure more wild and dangerous than they could have imagined! What mysteries lurk at…The Null Group?
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-385-9
Bullet points:
- “This one should definitely be on every TMNT fan’s pull list.” –AdventuresInPoorTaste.com
Transformers: Windblade #6
Mairghread Scott (w) • Corin Howell (a) • Priscilla Tramontano (c)
BEAST WAR! On EUKARIS, the colonists are more than just robots in disguise—they’re whole new breeds of Transformers! But while WINDBLADE and STARSCREAM struggle to gain allies on this brave new world, an ancient power seeks to force them off the planet!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Another colony found—but will they be friend or foe?
- Fan favorite characters make the comic-book universe debut!
- Variant Cover by Agnes Garbowska!
The X-Files Archives, Vol. 1: Whirlwind & Ruins
Charles Grant, Kevin J. Anderson (w) • Sam Shearon (c)
The truth can not be contained! But these two-book prose collections make it easier than ever to dive headfirst into the intrigue and mystery of The X-Files!
In Whirlwind, serial killers come in all shapes and sizes, but this one is particularly puzzling. And in Ruins, Mulder and Scully fly to the Yucatan jungle to investigate a missing team of archaeologists, leading to a strange electronic signal coming from beneath ancient ruins–a signal aimed upward, at the stars…
TPB • B&W • $14.99 • 332 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-366-8
Bullet points:
- Two prose books in one!
