Preview of Memory Collectors #1 by menton3 (IDW)

October 9, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Memory Collectors #1 (IDW)

Here’s a preview of The Memory Collectors #1 by menton3, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale October 9th, 2013.

Memory Collectors #1 (of 3)

menton3 (w & a & c)

Three jaded fetish models are unexpectedly thrown into a violent world and made to confront a horrible and unperceived truth: Hidden among us are entities that feed on the very thing we hold most sacred, our memories. No longer content with their lives as hunted cattle, they become the hunters.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

· Evocative artwork by menton3 (Monocyte, Transfusion)!

Preview of Danger Girl: Trinity TPB (IDW Publishing)

October 9, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Danger Girl: Trinity TPB

Here’s a preview of the Danger Girl: Trinity TPB by Andy Hartnell, John Royle, Stephen Molnar, & Harvey Tolibao, on sale October 9th, 2013 from IDW Publishing.

Danger Girl: Trinity

Andy Hartnell (w) • John Royle, Stephen Molnar, Harvey Tolibao (a) • J. Scott Campbell (c)

It’s three times the ACTION, three times the THRILLS, and three times the DANGER!!! Abbey, Sydney, and Sonya embark on three different knuckle-clenching adventures, each an epic tale of intrigue and derring-do, and each drawn by a different fantastic artist.

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-736-7

Preview: Mystery Society Deluxe HC by Steve Niles, Fiona Staples, and Andrew Ritchie

October 2, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Mystery Society Deluxe HC

Here’s a preview of the Mystery Society Deluxe HC by Steve Niles, Fiona Staples, and Andrew Ritchie, on sale October 2nd, 2013 from IDW Publishing.

Mystery Society Deluxe HC

Steve Niles (w) • Fiona Staples, Andrew Ritchie (a) • Fiona Staples (c)

Together, Nick and Anastasia–husband and wife–are the Mystery Society. They are rich, resourceful, refined, and determined to uncover the paranormal secrets of the world’s underbelly… and in need of new recruits. Their first case: finding the missing skull of Edgar Allan Poe. In the 2013 Special, our outlandish heroes plumb the depths of the ocean to carry out an exchange with an eccentric collector who isn’t what he seems.

HC • FC • $27.99 • 152 pages • 7” x 11” • ISBN 978-1-61377-683-4

Bullet points:

• This hardcover collects the five-issue series and the 2013 Special into one oversized book.

• Featuring art from Fiona Staples, from the runaway smash Saga!

Preview: Jack Cole’s Deadly Horror HC (IDW)

October 2, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Jack Cole’s Deadly Horror HC

We present an extensive preview of Jack Cole’s Deadly Horror HC featuring the early works of writer/artist Jack Cole, on sale October 2nd, 2013 from IDW Publishing.

Jack Cole’s Deadly Horror (Chilling Archives of Horror)

Jack Cole (w & a & c)

Jack Cole is widely acclaimed for his brilliant work on his creation, the superhero Plastic Man. But he didn’t just stretch people’s imaginations, he also frightened them out of their wits! Cole’s comics in this genre were some of the most grisly, horrifyingly gut-wrenching art and stories in the history of comics!

In Jack Cole’s Deadly Horror you’ll read comic stories from the 1950s with titles like “Orgy of Death,” “Hangman’s Horror,” “The Corpse That Wouldn’t Die,” “A Pact With The Devil,” and many more spine-tingling tales. Introduced by Eisner Award winning comics historian Craig Yoe with rare art and background material.

This large format full color book is part of the acclaimed Chilling Archives of Horror Comics, which includes Dick Briefer’s Frankenstein, Bob Powell’s Terror, and Zombies!

HC • FC • $24.99 • 148 pages • 8.5″ x 11″ • ISBN 978-1-61377-656-8

Bullet points:

· Terrifying early work from the creator of Plastic Man!

John Byrne Goes Fumetti in Star Trek Annual 2013 From IDW Publishing

September 6, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

John Byrne goes to “Strange New Worlds” with Star Trek Annual 2013!

The Most Unique “Photonovel” Ever Coming This December

John Byrne creates a “fumetti” style photonovel for Star Trek Annual 2013 – on sale in December from IDW Publishing.

Press Release

John Byrne is no stranger to breaking new ground and he is doing it again with the extra-length Star Trek Annual 2013, arriving this December from IDW.

Byrne returns to the Star Trek universe in an entirely unexpected way—for this annual, he has created a completely original Star Trek story that plays out like a “lost episode,” using a uniquely constructed photomontage to create an entirely new story. “Strange New Worlds” serves as a direct sequel to the fan-favorite episode, “Where No Man Has Gone Before,” which aired as the third episode of Star Trek’s first season in 1966.

“There was a visual richness to that second pilot that really drew me in,” said writer/artist John Byrne, “and since I have long wanted to experiment with something like this project, that episode seemed the perfect choice for a sequel.”

Preview: KISS Kids #1 by Chris Ryall, Tom Waltz, & Jose Holder

August 20, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

KISS Kids #1 Preview!

Here is a 7 page preview of KISS Kids #1 by Chris Ryall, Tom Waltz, & Jose Holder, on sale August 21st, 2013 from IDW Publishing.

KISS Kids #1 (of 4)

Chris Ryall, Tom Waltz (w) • Jose Holder (a & c)

Presenting the adventures of Li’l Demon, Starchild, Catkid, and Spacey… the KISS Kids gang! This rockin’ new comic offers adventures for all ages (and many in-jokes and familiar characters for the KISS faithful, too). No blood or fire here, just laughs and fun tales of the little costumed maniacs and the crazy town in which they live.

Preview: Amelia Cole and the Unknown World TPB (IDW)

August 13, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Amelia Cole and the Unknown World Preview

Here’s a preview of Amelia Cole and the Unknown World TPB, collecting all 6 issues of the series, by Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride, & Nick Brokenshire, on sale August 14th, 2013 from IDW Publishing.

Amelia Cole and the Unknown World

Adam P. Knave & D.J. Kirkbride (w) • Nick Brokenshire (a & c)

Amelia Cole lives in two worlds–literally. One runs on magic; the other is built on technology. When the barriers between both worlds start to break down, Amelia and her Aunt Dani must take extreme action. It’s the start of a whole new world in adventure, magic, and excitement as Amelia Cole steps forward to do what she knows is right, even when the consequences might be wrong.

Preview: T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #1 by Phil Hester & Andrea Di Vito

August 13, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #1 Preview!

Here is a preview of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #1 by Phil Hester & Andrea Di Vito, from IDW Publishing – on sale August 14th, 2013.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #1

Phil Hester (w) • Andrea Di Vito (a) • Di Vito x 4 (c)

The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents are dead, or will soon be, unless new recruit Dynamo can master the incredible but lethal power of the Thunderbelt in time to rescue his teammates from the mysterious Iron Maiden. The timeless heroes return to comics with a vengeance in this blistering first issue from writer Phil Hester (Godzilla, Invincible Universe, Wonder Woman) and artist Andrea Di Vito (Dungeons & Dragons)!

The Worlds of Sam Kieth, Vol. 1 Preview (IDW)

August 5, 2013July 30, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

First Look at

The Worlds of Sam Kieth, Vol. 1

Here is a 14 page preview of The Worlds of Sam Kieth, Vol. 1 featuring never before seen art by Sam Kieth – on sale from IDW Publishing on July 31st, 2013.

The Worlds of Sam Kieth, Vol. 1

Sam Kieth (w & a & c)

Sam Kieth has been creating gorgeous art his entire life. For nearly thirty years he has continued to grow in both stature and talent, attaining what can honestly be called superstar status. From The Maxx to Wolverine, and everything else along the way, Sam Kieth has shown himself to be a truly unique talent, one who continues to stretch the bounds of his art.

Now Sam turns his eye towards something different: an entire book comprised of beautiful and entirely new pieces of art. If you are a fan of Sam Kieth, or just of fantastic images, this is the book for you!

Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #3 – Preview

July 23, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #3 Preview!

We present a 7 page preview of Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #3 by Mairghread Scott, Mike Johnson, & Agustin Padilla, on sale July 24th, 2013 from IDW Publishing.

Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #3

Mairghread Scott & Mike Johnson (w) • Agustin Padilla (a) • Ken Christiansen (c)

THE BEAST WITHIN!

After the Fall of CYBERTRON, GRIMLOCK and his DINOBOT allies are tasked with protecting the last remaining Cybertronians from the dangers of the demolished planet. But as time passes, GRIMLOCK grows more and more uneasy with the rage and power that he’s forced to hold back.

Can the AUTOBOT leader learn to control his power or will the beast take over?