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6(37(0%(5 9/4/2012 USD $12.99 FARSCAPE VOL. 9 VOL. FARSCAPE 978-1-60886-272-6 Full Color Throughout Color Full Softcover, 7 x 10, 112 pages Softcover, Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Slightly Prices FARSCAPE ISBN 978-1-60886-268-9 Farscape Vol. 8 SC ISBN 978-1-60886-646-5 Farscape Vol. 7 SC ISBN 978-1-60886-639-7 Farscape Volume 6 SC

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Farscape Volume 3 SC where the TV show left off.. ISBN 978-1-60886-634-2 Magazine as one of the “50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.” FARSCAPE’s pioneering. by the TV show’s creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and continues the story Farscape Volume 2 SC

months of publication! television’s “Best Cult Shows Ever” and most recently name by EMPIRE in a whole host of shows that would not have been possible without Whedon’s BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, the FARSCAPE series is written

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Story by Clive Barker, Dwayne McDuffie, Larry Wachowski, Jan Strnad, John Rozum, et al Art by Bernie Wrightson, Kyle Baker, Mike Zeck, Mark Texeira, Colleen Doran, Sam Keith, John Van Fleet, et al Series Synopsis Straight from the far reaches of Hell, comes a collection of classic HELLRAISER tales that will light your soul on fire! This must-have collection features stories originally published by --classic spine-tinglers for die-hard fans and new readers alike, collecting a host of work from comic luminaries that you will not want to miss! Featuring the work of Dwayne McDuffie (Static Shock), Larry Wachowski (The Matrix), Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing), Kyle Baker (Nat Turner), Colleen Doran (A Distant Soil), and more. this volume will change the world of Hellraiser forever!

.H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV 6(37(0%(5 t Clive Barker’s creative vision has inspired a legion of die-hard fans who will want these stories in a durable collected format they can display on their shelves. t A host of the comics industry’s stop talents have lent their hands to Clive’s vision, creating unique and compelling stories t Many of the creators went on to big successes after their work on this series, such as Larry Wachowski of Matrix fame.

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Series Synopsis Harvey Award-winning creator Roger Langridge (THE MUPPET SHOW, : THE MIGHTY AVENGER) is back as the fantastical adventure of SNARKED continues! After escaping the clutches of the dastardly royal advisors, our heroes set sail on a sea-spanning voyage in search of the missing Red King, running across a number of familiar Lewis Carroll characters along the way! Collecting issues 5-8 of the critically acclaimed series, join Queen Scarlett, baby Rusty, the Walrus, and the Carpenter as they brave the high seas in search of Snark Island and the treasures that lie within. This remarkable collection also features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and commentary

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Created by Mattias Adolfsson

Series Synopsis For the first time in North America, brilliant Swedish illustrator Mattias Adolfsson’s incredibly lush sketchbook illustrations are collected in a facsimile Moleskine edition. Adolfsson, in between assignments for the New York Times, videogame design, children’s books and other major publications, spends his time filling untold Moleskines with intricate and beautifully detailed drawings of whatever strikes his fancy. From hot-rod spaceships to rocket-fueled fountain pens, from baroque robots to Richard-Scary-gone-berserk cityscapes, Adolfsson uses his imagination to create everything mad

scientists world-over haven’t even begun to dream up. 2&72%(5 .H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV t Adolfsson’s art style will appeal to indie comics buyers, while the subjects of his drawings -- robots, Star Wars, spaceships, cars, etc., -- will generate crossover appeal with a larger comics and geek-culture-savvy audience. t Though Adolfsson’s fanbase is concentrated in the US, this is the first North American collection of any of his work. t Adolfsson’s work has been highly lauded by respected comics news sites and journalists, including Comics Alliance and . MATTIAS ADOLFSSON SKETCHBOOK 10/2/2012 978-1-60886-277-1 USD $14.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 128 pages Full Color Throughout BIG.BOLD.BOOM! www.boom-studios.com

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ISBN 978-1-60886-066-1 iZOMBIE, STAN LEE’S STARBORN, ) creative genome.” beloved characters. Elric: The Balance Lost Vol. 2 comics, with credits across its major publishers (SUPERMAN, while Warren Ellis said he is one of the “eight core sites in my stories and novels, and the creator of many of fantasy’s most

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The concluding volume of Elric’s epic return to comics and graphic to comics and graphic epic return The concluding volume of Elric’s the Multiverse that the Cosmic novels! Signs appear throughout in the crosshairs! Balance is in peril, and the Eternal Champion is caught worlds, Elric, Hawkmoon and Corum begin to face the force Across to overpower them all, while Eric Beck,that threatens modern-day a dreams must acknowledge that his reoccurring videogame designer, Times bestseller Join New York all in his head. Prince aren’t of a Pale as he LEE’S STARBORN) STAN (SUPERMAN, iZOMBIE, Chris Roberson teams up with legendary to bring fantasy author Michael Moorcock series! Elric back to comic books in an original ongoing Series Synopsis .H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV 2QHRIIDQWDV\·VPRVWEHORYHGDQGUHYHUHGDXWKRUV0LFKDHO0RRU BIG.BOLD.BOOM! www.boom-studios.com

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Meet the “Real Housewives” of Earth’s greatest super-team, the the super-team, greatest Housewives” of Earth’s Meet the “Real of the the egos, the tantrums, and the betrayals Meta Legion! It’s masks as superhero super set. Find out what happens behind the of everyday problems - and faced with the sordid life families are NATION (Marvel’s Randolph rising star writer Grace then some! From Dauterman, this series takes artist Russell and hot new X, HER-OES) on its head with a scandalous, and turns it the familiar super-team like to live with a superhero! TMZ-fueled look at what it’s Series Synopsis .H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV :KDWJRHVGRZQZKHQWKHFDSHVFRPHRII" 3/$1(72)

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Series Synopsis After the dramatic conclusion to the last arc, Ape and Human society seem to be at a breaking point! Skintown is in flames, and the ape government is hunting down the fleeing humans. Bako makes a desperate move that could change the course of the war, while deep below the city, sister turns on sister!

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t Special over-sized volume with 144 pages 2&72%(5 t The Planet of the Apes movie franchise has grossed over $750,000,000. t New Apes stories in continuity with the original fan-favorite films. t Shows the world before the 1968 film, when Man and Ape shared the world in tense balance. t 20th Century Fox released the new prequel, Rise of the Planet of the Apes in Summer 2011, to commercial and critical success, reigniting interest in the Apes franchise. t Daryl Gregory is an award winning science-fiction novelist familiar to prose as well as comicbook readers.

PLANET OF THE APES VOL. 3 10/2/2012 978-1-60886-271-9 USD $16.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 7 x 10, 144 pages Full Color Throughout Also Available Planet of the Apes Vol. 1 ISBN 978-1-60886-660-1 Planet of the Apes Vol. 2: The Devil’s Pawn ISBN ISBN 978-1-60886-669-4 Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes ISBN 978-1-60886-258-0 Exile on the Planet of the Apes ISBN 978-1-60886-286-3 – December 2012 $'9(1785(7,0( www.kaboom-studios.com

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Story by Ryan North Art by Shelli Paroline and Branden Lamb Series Synopsis The totally algebraic adventures of Finn and Jake have come to the comic book page! The Lich, a super-lame, SUPER-SCARY skeleton dude, has returned to the the Land of Ooo, and he’s bent on total destruction! Luckily, Finn and Jake are on the case...but can they succeed against their most destructive foe yet? Featuring fan-favorite characters Marceline the Vampire Queen, Princess Bubblegum, Lumpy Space Princess and the Ice King! .H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV

Based on the extremely popular Cartoon Network animated show. t 129(0%(5 t With the show exploding in the ratings, garnering rave online reviews, major cosplay at the San Diego Comic-Con, and huge displays dominating the , it’s clear fandom is obsessed and 2012 is the Year of Adventure Time! t Written by one the web’s most popular, successful webcartoonists, Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics). t The first issue of the comic was so popular it sold out three printings. t Popular with all ages -- kids, teens and adults.

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Series Synopsis From the Underground era to THE SIMPSONS comic book to her graphic novel THE BIG SKINNY, Carol Lay has been writing and drawing amazing stories for years. Her Story Minute strip, which gained a devoted following while appearing on Salon.com, is collected here for the first time. .H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV t Lay’s work will appeal to both devoted comics fans and the casual readers who know her strip from Salon.com and the variety of alt-weekly

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Series Synopsis It’s holiday time for the bumbling Sid the Sloth, the practical Manny the Mammoth, the cunning Diego the Saber-tooth Tiger, and the hilarious saber-toothed squirrel Scrat and their growing herd in this exciting all-new yuletide adventure! After planning a perfect holiday celebration for his family, Manny thinks he’s ready for anything -- but when a mysterious lost stranger stumbles into their lives, he must learn the true spirit of the holidays. Featuring

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Series Synopsis Clive Barker has “touched” Hellraiser only twice before: once to write The Hellbound Heart, and once more to write and direct the original Hellraiser film. With the HELLRAISER ongoing series, witness Barker’s long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the official continuity — a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites…and Pinhead! So prepare your soul for an epic journey into horror from one of the medium’s greatest voices, and starring one of the medium’s greatest characters, in an unforgettable new

chapter of Hellraiser. 129(0%(5 .H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV t The Hellraiser franchise is a worldwide phenomenon that has grossed millions of dollars. t Clive Barker has a large and rabid fanbase that must own everything he writes. t Preview PDF of HELLRAISER graphic novel has been released “in the wild” to much acclaim with coverage from The New York Times targeting the wide base of Clive Barker fans. t This series is the only place to see the adventures of new Pinhead Kirsty Cotton-her transformation into the classic character has been the talk of the comic book world. CLIVE BARKER’S HELLRAISER VOL. 4 11/6/2012 978-1-60886-283-2 USD $16.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Also Available Softcover, 7 x 10, 144 pages Full Color Throughout Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Vol.1 Mature Content ISBN 978-1-60886-072-2 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Vol. 2 ISBN 978-1-60886-087-6 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Vol. 3 ISBN 978-1-60886-090-6 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Masterpieces Vol. 1 ISBN 978-1-60886-068-5 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Masterpieces Vol. 2 ISBN 978-1-60886-274-0 – September 2012 IT’S TOKYO, www.kaboom-studios.com CHARLIE BROWN

The Peanuts gang touches down in Tokyo! Charlie Brown and Snoopy lead the charge as the gang’s baseball team is selected for an international tournament in Japan.

Story by Vicki Scott Pencils by Vicki Scott, Inks by Paige Braddock

Series Synopsis The Peanuts gang hops on a plane to Japan when their Little League team is chosen to represent the United States in an international baseball game in Tokyo! Between seeing the sights and taking in the best of Japanese culture, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty and the rest of everyone’s favorite characters still manage to be their incorrigible selves.

Key Selling Points • PEANUTS is one of the most popular and influential comic strips in NOVEMBER history. • PEANUTS has been translated into 21 different languages in 75 countries worldwide. • At its peak, daily PEANUTS comic strips boasted a readership of over 355 million worldwide. • The PEANUTS characters have been featured in over 3 dozen TV films and specials.

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Series Synopsis The King is dead - long live the DEAD KING! King Valen Brand was a just ruler and a great warrior until he was killed by the necromancer Korrus Null in battle and resurrected as one of the walking dead. Now he’s considered an abomination in his own realm, an outcast with only one purpose: to restore his lost soul! Collecting issues 5-8 of the visceral series, Valen’s journey brings him to the treacherous kingdom of Wraithendal, home of Korrus Null

and his immense army of undead soldiers. '(&(0%(5 .H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV t An original series blending the visceral action of Conan with the political intrigue of Game of Thrones. t Well positioned at the crossroads of the zombie horror and the renaissance of fantasy fiction. t This second volume completes the VALEN THE OUTCAST epic.

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Story by Grant Morrison Art by Ian Gibson

Series Synopsis When Tara King is kidnapped by a mysterious organization, John Steed and Emma Peel must reunite to solve this new mystery, that takes them into the darkest corners of British society. After re-teaming with John Steed, Mrs. Peel gets to finally spend some quality time with her husband, who has returned from the Amazon. But, what also came back with him may end the happy couple! A science-fiction / spy fiction mash-up from the legendary Grant Morrison and two of TV’s most iconic heroes, featuring gorgeous art from Ian Gibson, best known for his work with on THE BALLAD

OF HALO JONES. '(&(0%(5 .H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV t The original British TV series The Avengers helped define the “Spy-Fi” genre: from January 1961 to May 1969, for 169 eposides, The Aveng- ers was a staple of fandom. It remains one of the longest-running hit espionage series alongside Mission: Impossible, and a small screen counterpart to that other legendary British spy, James Bond! t Grant Morrison is one of the most popular and successful comic book writers of all time. His catalog includes modern classics such as ALL- STAR SUPERMAN, ARKHAM ASYLUM, and THE INVISIBLES. His memoir, SUPERGODS, was a national bestseller.

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Story by Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman Art by Marc Laming

Series Synopsis From the team that brought you BETRAYAL OF THE PLANET OF THE APES comes an all new Apes saga! Gabriel Hardman (HULK, AGENTS OF ATLAS) and Corinna Bechko (HEATHENTOWN, FEAR ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT) team up with red hot artist Marc Laming (AMERICAN CENTURY, THE RINSE) to take the fan-favorite franchise to all new heights in this can’t-miss mini-series. With ape society gripped in uncertainty, Doctor Zaius must find a way to unite the warring factions before they rip the city apart. It’s up to one lowly chimp to seek out the famed, disgraced General Aleron deep in the heart of the Forbidden Zone, with a secret that might help — or destroy!

.H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV '(&(0%(5 t The Planet of the Apes movie franchise has grossed over $750,000,000. t New Apes stories in continuity with the original fan-favorite films. t 20th Century Fox released the new prequel, Rise of the Planet of the Apes in Summer 2011, to commercial and critical success, reigniting interest in the Apes franchise.

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Story by Jim Davis and Mark Evanier Art by Gary Barker

Series Synopsis Join Garfield as he begins his comic book exploits with Jon, Odie, and the rest of the gang in this all-ages must-read from KaBOOM! THE GARFIELD SHOW writer and comics luminary Mark Evanier teams up with beloved Garfield strip cartoonist Gary Barker to bring you all the laughs (and lasagna) you can handle. With brand new stories featuring everyone’s favorite feline, this graphic novel

debut is sure to please Garfield fans new and old alike! .H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV '(&(0%(5 t Both Mark Evanier and Gary Barker are Jim Davis’ hand picked creative team to launch this new era of GARFIELD comics. t Evanier’s writing career spans television, animation, comics, and comics history, as evidenced by his critically acclaimed KIRBY: KING OF COMICS. t Gary Barker is a veteran illustrator, who, in addition to his work on various GARFIELD projects, and done work for both Marvel Comics and Dark Horse Comics.

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Story by Art by Jerry Gaylord

Series Synopsis When there is no more room in Hell, the undead shall take over Comic-Con! A crew of feuding best friends find themselves trapped inside America’s largest comic convention transformed into a seething cauldron of zombies. Is a horde of starving brain-eaters any match against reflexes battle-hardened by video games, nerves tested by horror flicks, and courage crystallized by comic books? Find out as an unlikely band of nerds use their genre savvy to survive in Fanboys vs. Zombies!

.H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV -$18$5< t An affectionate send-up of nerd fandom that appeals to more than just comic readers. t Well positioned as a combination of the zombie horror genre and a hip lighthearted comedy. t Perfect for fans of offbeat humor titles such as CHEW or Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block.

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Story by Sam Humphries Art by Francesco Biagini

Series Synopsis When the final frontier proves to be a desolate wasteland, mankind turns its sights toward exploring -- and conquering -- a different sort of territory: alternate Earths. HIGHER EARTH, written and created by Sam Humphries, takes place in a universe of interconnected Earths, with many falling under the empire of the titular throne world. .H\6HOOLQJ3RLQWV t An original series blending the action of Star Wars with the world

building of Avatar. t Strong female protagonist that will appeal to fans of THE HUNGER -$18$5< GAMES. t Sam Humphries is currently the writer of THE ULTIMATES for Marvel, the inspiration for this summer’s hit movie The Avengers, and will serve as a gateway for new readers interested in what the world of comics has to offer.

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