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Story by Clive BarkerArt by Stephen Thompson, Jesús Hervás

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HELLRAISER

Clive Barker returns to write Hellraiser for the first time since the original film, and the results are more shocking than you could ever imagine!

Series SynopsisClive Barker’s shocking return to Hellraiser continues! Pinhead, Hell’s priestly servant, has grown bored with his position in Hell. He needs to find a replacement before he can leave Hell, and chooses the only human to defeat him and his Cenobite followers - Kirsty Cotton. Kirsty accepts Pinhead’s offer, and descends into Hell to reunite with the loved ones Pinhead killed - and to rid humanity of Pinhead’s evil once and for all. Now, with their arrangement set, Pinhead and Kirsty Cotton begin a new battle - but is it too late for either to find salvation?

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HELLRAISER VOLUME 3ON SALE 6/5/2012

978-1-60886-090-6USD $14.99

Prices Slightly Higher In CanadaSoftcover, 7x10

Full Color ThroughoutPrint Run: 15000

• This comic is only the third Hellraiser project written by Clive Barker (The Hellbound Heart novel & the first Hellraiser movie being the previous two). • This comic is part of the official Hellraiser canon, unlike some of the

recent direct to video movies and other projects Clive wasn’t part of. •While part of the larger narrative, this comic series can be read on

its own, and requires no previous knowledge of the franchise to enjoy the story.

Also AvailableHellraiser Volume 1 SCISBN 978-1-60886-072-2

Hellraiser Masterpieces Vol. 1 ISBN 978-1-60886-068-5

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ICE AGE

Series SynopsisPrehistoric friends Manny the wooly mammoth, Sid the sloth, Diego the smilodon, Scrat the “saber-toothed” squirrel, and the rest of your Paleolithic pals are reunited in one big unforgettable icecapade in this series of “mini graphic-novels.”

ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFTON SALE 6/5/2012

978-1-60886-262-7USD $3.99

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Key Selling Points• The Ice Age property is expanding in the next year, with a new holiday

special, Ice Age Mammoth Christmas for Holiday 2011, a new movie in Summer 2012, and another TV special in Fall 2012.

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Scrat and the herd are back and bigger than ever!

Story by Mark Waid

Art by Peter Krause

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Also AvailableIrredeemable Volume 1 SC ISBN 978-1-934506-90-5

Irredeemable Volume 2 SCISBN 978-1-60886-000-5



And Don’t Forget...Incorruptible Volume 1 SCISBN 978-1-60886-015-9

Irredeemable Volume 5 SC ISBN 978-1-60886-040-1



DEFINITIVE IRREDEEMABLEISBN 978-1-60886-071-5

Incorruptible Volume 2 SCISBN 978-1-60886-028-9

IRREDEEMABLE

Legendary comic writer Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) takes superhero comics to the next level asking the question, “What if the world’s greatest superhero decided to become the world’s greatest super-villain?”

Series SynopsisThe Eisner Award nominated comic book industry event continues with the latest volume of the original ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid! IRREDEEMABLE dares to ask the question: what if the world’s greatest hero decided to become the world’s greatest villain? A “twilight of the superheros”-style story that examines super-villains from the writer of KINGDOM COME and SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT.

Key Selling Points

IRREDEEMABLE VOLUME 9 ON SALE 6/5/2012978-1-60886-083-8

USD $16.99Prices Slightly Higher In Canada

Softcover, 7x10Full Color Throughout

Print Run: 15000

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•Mark Waid has written stories for every major comic book publisher, and his seminal graphic novel, KINGDOM COME, is one of the best-selling graphic novels of all time.• IRREDEEMABLE was nominated for four 2010 Eisner Awards for Best

New Series, Best Continuing Series, Best Writer (Mark Waid) and Best Cover Artist (John Cassaday). The series was also nominated for two Harvey Awards for Best New Series and Best Writer (Mark Waid).•Mark Waid was handpicked by DC Comics to update SUPERMAN’s

origin story in 2005 with BIRTHRIGHT.• IRREDEEMABLE graphic novels have seen multiple reprints, selling

over 50,000 copies.

SPACE DUCKS

By Daniel Johnston

SPACE DUCKS: AN INFINITE COMIC BOOK OF MUSICAL GREATNESSON SALE 6/5/2012

978-1-60886-093-7USD $19.99

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The title says it all – folk music giant Daniel Johnston brings his unfiltered creative energy and life-long love of the form to his first comic book, an infinite journey into musical and comic-book greatness.

Series SynopsisSPACE DUCKS: AN INFINITE COMIC BOOK OF MUSICAL GREATNESS is a visceral, engaging work of art by celebrated singer/songwriter Daniel Johnston. The book combines the unique and brilliant characters, images and words of Daniel Johnston along with Daniel’s amazing music, and the musical and artistic contributions of fans, to create a one-of-a-kind interactive comic book experience. This project combines Daniel’s music and art to create a must-see experience for art, music, and comic fans everywhere.

Key Selling Points• Daniel Johnston has won widespread critical acclaim over his 25+

year music career, winning fans such as Sonic Youth and Kurt Cobain • Daniel’s original artwork has sold in galleries both in America and

in Europe. • The 2006 documentary on his life, “The Devil In Daniel Johnston,”

won an award at the Sundance Film Festival. • Daniel’s life-long love of comics has informed his work, and this is

the first full comic he has ever produced. • Supported by a major marketing push including interactive website

from Wieden + Kennedy, a successful Kickstarter campaign, and a major launch event at SXSW.

THE OTHER SIDE OF HOWARD CRUSE

By Howard Cruse

THE OTHER SIDE OF HOWARD CRUSEON SALE 7/3/2012

978-1-60886-100-2USD $24.99

Prices Slightly Higher In CanadaHardcover

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From pioneering underground cartoonist Howard Cruse, this new volume collects his best material all in one place for the first time in nearly 25 years!

Series SynopsisHoward Cruse has been producing amazing, ground-breaking comics for nearly 40 years. For the first time, we’ve collected Cruse’s work from the days of the Underground through present times. From his light-hearted BAREFOOTZ strips to biting political satire, to his take on Nancy and Little Lulu, this volume brings you the work of one of the most powerful communicators in the history of comics.

Key Selling Points• Cruse’s STUCK RUBBER BABY and WENDEL comics have both been

re-released in the past year, and fans will be looking to complete their collections of his work. • Cruse is a pioneer of GLBT comics and maintains a devoted following/

reverence for the bravery with which he has conducted his career.

Story by Gary Phillips

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A grounded, gritty look at the world of money laundering in the vein of Elmore Leonard (Jackie Brown, Get Shorty), set against a classic, Chandler-esque detective yarn (The Big Sleep).

Series SynopsisSupremely talented and oozing charm, Jeff Sinclair is the premiere laundryman in San Francisco... and we’re not talkin’ wrinkled jeans and dirty gym socks. But when he is unwillingly pulled into a dangerous gig laundering $25 million in stolen casino skim money, Jeff is forced to truly consider his line of work and the evil he facilitates, searching (in vain?) for a way to not only clean the cash, but to clean himself as well.

Key Selling Points• Crime comics have been experiencing a renaissance with the popularity

of series like Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ CRIMINAL and Jason Aaron’s SCALPED.

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WORDGIRL

Series SynopsisDisguised as mild-mannered 5th grader Becky Botsford, WordGirl arrived on planet Earth when she and her monkey sidekick, Captain Huggy Face, crashed their spaceship. In classic superhero form, WordGirl possesses superhero strength with the added benefit of a colossal vocabulary. WordGirl has a family and friends who have no idea of her secret identity or that she battles and prevails over evil (albeit ridiculous and comical) villains. Each book introduces new vocabulary words and will reinforce their meaning in a variety of contexts.

WORDGIRL VOLUME 4ON SALE 6/5/2012

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Only a superhero like WordGirl, endowed with power punches and dictionary strength, can put word-wrenching scoundrels back in their place!

Story by Anita Serwacki, Joshua WilliamsonArt by Steve Young, Andy Price

Key Selling Points•WORDGIRL enriches young audiences’ vocabulary, closes the gap for

those who don’t grow up in language-rich environments, instills a love of language, and fosters better reading comprehension.• New graphic novels based on PBS’s Emmy Award-winning children’s

program.• Graphic novels will work with vocabulary lessons and games on the

WordGirl website at PBSKids.org.• In August 2010, WordGirl’s increasing popularity prompted PBS to

renew the television series for three additional seasons.

Also AvailableWordGirl: Coalition of Malice ISBN 978-1-60886-678-6

WordGirl: The Incredible Shrinking AllowanceISBN 978-1-60886-679-3

Story by Michael Le GalliArt by Francis Manapul.

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SEVEN WARRIORSON SALE 7/3/2012

978-1-60886-266-5USD $9.99



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A sexy, thought-provoking, action epic featuring the high caliber art of Francis Manapul (The Flash).

Series SynopsisStep into the world of 7 WARRIORS and follow seven beautiful women in 6th century Libya. The capitol of an ancient nation is surrounded by the Persian and Byzantine armies, and only these seven soldiers are chosen to save the heir to the kingdom. Seven Warriors. Seven...sexy, gorgeous women! An exquisitely rendered tale in the vein of 300, written by Michaël Le Galli and drawn by Francis Manapul.

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Series SynopsisSigns appear throughout the Multiverse that the Cosmic Balance is in peril, and the Eternal Champion is caught in the crosshairs! Across worlds, Elric, Hawkmoon and Corum begin to face the force that threatens to overpower them all, while Eric Beck, a modern-day video game designer, must acknowledge that his reoccurring dreams of a Pale Prince aren’t all in his head... Join New York Times bestseller Chris Roberson (SUPERMAN, iZOMBIE, STAN LEE’S STARBORN) as he teams up with legendary fantasy author Michael Moorcock to bring Elric back to comic books in an original ongoing series! See why Neil Gaiman called Moorcock “my model for what a writer was” while Warren Ellis said he is one of the “eight core sites in my creative genome.”

ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST VOLUME 2 ON SALE 7/3/2012978-1-60886-066-1



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Story by Michael MoorcockArt by Francesco Biagini

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FARSCAPE

Series SynopsisThe conclusion of the most mind-blowing Farscape epic yet! From the mind of show creator Rockne S. O’Bannon this is where all the characters of Farscape face their greatest challenges yet! The world as they know it is being taken over and destroyed by the Kkore, ancient beings from beyond reality that seem unstoppable. Newly installed as leader of the Peacekeepers, Aeryn Sun must battle this enemy by doing the impossible…trying to unite all the races of The Uncharted Territories!

Story by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido

Art by Will Sliney

FARSCAPE VOLUME 8: WAR FOR THE UNCHARTED TERRITORIES PART 2

ON SALE 7/3/2012978-1-60886-268-9



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The acclaimed science fiction series Farscape continues here, from the show’s creator, Rockne S. O’Bannon.

Also AvailableFarscape Volume 1 SC ISBN 978-1-60886-621-2

Farscape Volume 2 SCISBN 978-1-60886-634-2





And Don’t Forget...Farscape Uncharted Tales: D’Argo’s Lament SCISBN 978-1-60886-633-5

Farscape Uncharted Tales: D’Argo’s Trial SCISBN 978-1-60886-624-3

Farscape Uncharted Tales: D’Argo’s Quest SCISBN 978-1-60886-636-6

Farscape: Scorpius Volume 1 SC ISBN 978-1-60886-580-2

Farscape: Scorpius Volume 2 SCISBN 978-1-60886-617-5

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Key Selling Points•Modeling the success Dark Horse Comics saw with creator Joss

Whedon’s BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, the FARSCAPE series is written by the TV show’s creator Rockne S. O’Bannon.• FARSCAPE took science fiction television to a new level and ushered

in a whole host of shows that would not have been possible without FARSCAPE’s pioneering.• The FARSCAPE comic book will be taking advantage of upcoming

webisodes to be produced by Jim Henson Company. • FARSCAPE has become a global favorite. Named by TV Guide as one of

television’s “Best Cult Shows Ever” and most recently named by EMPIRE Magazine as one of the “50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.”• Individual FARSCAPE comics sold over 100,000 copies in the first 6

months of publication!

Story by Michael Alan Nelson

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OUTCAST VOLUME 1ON SALE 7/3/2012

978-1-60886-257-3USD $14.99



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Undead warrior king Valen Brand stalks his lost realm to restore his soul in this tale of savage revenge that is part Conan, part Game of Thrones.

Series SynopsisThe King is dead - long live the DEAD KING! King Valen Brand was a just king 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!

Key Selling Points• An original series blending the visceral action of Conan with the

political intrigue of Game of Thrones. •With the huge popularity of the new hit HBO series Game of Thrones,

fantasy fiction is experiencing a renaissance.

SPACE WARPED

Series SynopsisFar away, in a land long ago...there was an orphaned farm kid with daddy issues trying to rescue an orphaned princess unaware of her daddy issues! In the tradition of ROBOT CHICKEN: STAR WARS and SPACEBALLS comes a loving, affectionate parody of the greatest science fiction franchise of all time. This is a fan-pleasing romp that skewers the original trilogy of one of the greatest adventure stories ever.

SPACE WARPEDON SALE 7/3/2012

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Story by Hervé BourhisArt by Rudy Spiessert

Key Selling Points• Parody of one of the most recognizable and beloved franchises of

all time.• Collects 6 comic book issues – a good value at $14.99 for a high

page count.• Gift-friendly and appropriate for Star Wars fans of all ages.

An imaginative fan-pleasing romp that skewers the original trilogy of one of the greatest adventure stories ever!

Story by Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Sara Bechko

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BETRAYAL OF THE PLANET OF THE APESON SALE 8/7/2012

978-1-60886-258-0USD $14.99



Also AvailablePlanet of the Apes Volume 1 SCISBN 978-1-60886-660-1

Key Selling Points• The Planet of the Apes movie franchise has grossed over $560,000,000. • New Apes stories in continuity with the original fan-favorite films. • Shows the world before the 1968 film, when Man and Ape shared the

world in tense balance. • 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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Series SynopsisWith BETRAYAL OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, writer/artist Gabriel Hardman (HULK, AGENTS OF ATLAS) and writer Corinna Sara Bechko (HEATHENTOWN, FEAR ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT) take you right into the continuity of the original seminal fan-favorite film, as the feared and respected General Aleron finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could transform ape/human relations! Aleron’s journey puts him face to face with…Dr. Zaius! A not-to-be-missed stand-alone graphic novel.

DAVE SIM’SLAST GIRLFRIEND

By Dave Sim

DAVE SIM’S LAST GIRLFRIENDON SALE 8/7/2012

978-1-60886-259-7USD $16.99

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Dave Sim, creator of Cerebus the Aardvark, is one of the most controversial personalities in comics – get a front row seat in this voyeuristic view of the relationship that led him to swear off women forever.

Series SynopsisNo figure in comics has been as polarizing as Dave Sim. His long-running series, Cerebus the Aardvark, is seen as one of the singular accomplishments in the history of the form. He has been a champion of self-publishing and of creator rights. But his unorthodox world views on religion and feminism, oft-espoused within the pages of his comics, are seen as regressive by many and have alienated a large swath of his audience. In these pages, you’ll see the collapse of Dave’s last romantic relationship, right before he declared himself celibate and began practicing his own blend of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. From surprisingly tender moments to bursts of rage, all the joys and pain of a relationship come through, unfiltered, from Sim’s undeniable talent to communicate.

Key Selling Points• Dave’s philosophic views have polarized the majority of the comics

industry, even years after he began refusing to speak about feminism in public. • Cerebus the Aardvark is one of comics’ great works, get a glimpse into

the mind of the man who created it. • Dave’s thought patterns have always been directed at a public audience

– see, for the first time, what the man really thought like in private.

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INCORRUPTIBLE VOLUME 7ON SALE 8/7/2012

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Story by Mark WaidArt by Marcio Takara

Series SynopsisThe flip side of Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated series IRREDEEMABLE. Humanity needs a savior…and Max Damage is determined to be INCORRUPTIBLE! But it’s hard to stay noble when the world still thinks you’re at the top of the criminal food chain. What happens when the world’s most infamous supervillain tries to become its greatest hero? Find out in Volume 7 of this super-powered hit series.EMPIRE).

Key Selling Points•Mark Waid has written stories for every major comic book publisher,

and his seminal graphic novel, KINGDOM COME, is one of the bestselling graphic novels of all time.• Online ad campaign has seen over 3 million views.•Mark Waid was handpicked by DC Comics to update the Man of Steel’s

origin story in 2005 with SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT. • INCORRUPTIBLE’s sister series IRREDEEMABLE has seen multiple reprints,

selling over 50,000 copies.

Also AvailableIncorruptible Volume 1 SCISBN 978-1-60886-015-9





And Don’t Forget...Irredeemable Volume 1 SC ISBN 978-1-934506-90-5




Legendary comic book writer Mark Waid examines the hard road to changing your ways and making a difference in the world.

INCORRUPTIBLE

Story by Herik Hanna

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OPERATION: BROKEN WINGS, 1936ON SALE 8/7/2012

978-1-60886-267-2USD $9.99



OPERATION BROKEN WINGS,

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A combination of deadly intrigue and bone-crunching action set in pre-WWII Germany.

Series SynopsisA German intelligence officer is imprisoned in the dungeons of one of the Führer’s monstrous castles by his superiors after he is implicated in an intricate sabotage plot. Little do they know, everything is going according to plan, as the officer’s ultimate goal lies at the heart of Castle Stolditz!

Key Selling Points• Trevor Hairsine is a comics industry superstar best known for his work

on Marvel’s WISDOM and X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS.

PEANUTS

PEANUTS VOLUME 1ON SALE 8/7/2012

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Charles M. Schulz

Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are back in lively and colorful new adventures with comics and graphic novels from KABOOM!

Series SynopsisThe Peanuts gang returns to comic books for the first time since the 1960s! Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, Lucy & Linus, and the rest of the gang are all together in this volume that is sure to please young and old alike. This collection brings the gang together in a series of heartwarming and hilarious stories including Woodstock’s New Nest, and Carnival of the Animals.

Key Selling Points• New Peanuts comics! GOOD GRIEF! • Peanuts haven’t been published in a monthly comic book since the

1960s, so this is a volume you’ll want to get in TPB and keep on your bookshelf for years to come. • Fans of the comic strip will get to see the gang in longer stories, and

fans of the animations will get to see stories in the longer format they’re more accustomed to. •With the newspaper slowly going away, this is the perfect introduction

for young readers into the world of Peanuts.

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