WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS. Retrosolicited; in stores July 31. [New Release Date: October 30] The most unusual crossover of the year continues! Batman’s been picking up the pieces from a decade-old case file of deceased government agent Michael Cray, also known as Deathblow. Now, the ten-year-old trail Bruce Wayne is following ignites in a furious blaze as Batman comes face-to-face with the psychopathic pyrokinetic who’s back in Gotham to settle old scores. Can Batman succeed where Deathblow failed? And what’s the explanation for the recent sightings of Deathblow down at the Gotham Ship Yards? Note: This issue is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled.
48 pages, Prestige Format, (3 of 3), $5.95

EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 7. WildStorm’s most popular team is dragged into the “Eye of the Storm” in an outrageous, hysterical tale by PREACHER’s Garth Ennis and Glenn Fabry! Fed up with the Authority’s meddling in world affairs, the government brings on a killer-for-hire named Kev who dismantles the team with ridiculous ease. But, believe it or not, Kev may have even bigger problems than the Authority. In fact, the entire world has a big problem. And it’s all Kev’s fault. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
48 pages, $4.95

CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores August 7. U.S. Army officer and would-be treasure hunter Nic Highroad confesses his secret shame to his new friend, the prostitute Sloan...while the British actor Sir Arthur Bombridge and their pilot, the besotted almost-Kamikaze-pilot Osha listen in. But Nic had better talk fast, because this quartet has finally found Morpheous’ Necklace in the North Pole! Nothing is ever what it seems on the high road to adventure!
32 pages, (5 of 6), $2.95

In stores August 7. The hot-selling videogame that spawned a hit movie continues as a spine-tingling comic book saga, as WildStorm Productions adapts the Hong Kong version of the Resident Evil comics into English! Claire and Steve continue to seek a way off Umbrella’s creature-infested island. These flesh-eating zombies, monstrous beasts and strange mutations are spreading around the globe. But the most important question is: Will Claire ever uncover the details behind the bio-tech conspiracy? For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
144 pages, Trade Paperback, $14.95

In stores August 7. J. Scott Campbell — the artistic powerhouse behind the best-selling DANGER GIRL — illustrates and cowrites a special 12-page story in this not-to-be-missed issue! If you're a fan of the cartoon, or a new reader just discovering their magic, you'll be ecstatic when you read this tale filled to the absolute brim with pulse-pounding thunderous action. Special bonus features in this #0 issue include character bios and behind-the-scenes production designs! For more information, see the feature article. Retailers: Please consult your Diamond Order Form for special ordering information.
32 pages, $2.50

HOMAGE COMICS. In stores August 14. Collecting all five issues of Sam Kieth’s acclaimed miniseries, the FOUR WOMEN trade paperback tells the complete story of Donna and her friends, from its gruesome beginning to the shattering conclusion. Four friends start out driving to a wedding together…only they never make it. While driving through the desert, their car breaks down — and from that point, they end up taking an entirely different journey — one that leads them to their own Hell and back. A nightmare of mayhem that causes them to question their friendships, their lives, and even themselves. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
128 pages, Trade Paperback, $17.95

EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 14. A mature readers super-hero noir spectacular! Have you ever had something on the edge of your thoughts but couldn’t recall it? That’s the problem facing Cole Cash — a.k.a. Grifter of the WildCats. After being summoned by his old Team 7 associate and legendary IO spook John Lynch, Cole is ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Whom the perpetrators work for and what their ultimate goals are become the least of Grifter’s concern’s after Lynch falls victim to a vicious attack that leaves him at death’s door. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, (1 of 5), $2.95

EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 14. The hard-hitting military action continues! Super-powered extremists have taken the United Nations hostage. Officially, the new StormWatch doesn’t even exist. But that hasn’t stopped two of its members — Ben Santini and Blake Coleman — from infiltrating the U.N. and launching a brutal counteroffensive. The rest of the team is scattered across the globe, and getting them to where they need to be will be dangerous…perhaps even lethal.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.95

EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 21. The surrealistic adventure continues! Agents from the NPS make Automatic Kafka an offer he can't refuse. There are plenty of fun and games with The Warning, and Spastic Ben achieves his ultimate destiny. But is it too little too late? Too much!
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.95

In stores August 21. Drake and the rest of the Establishment finally discover just who their friends and enemies are. Orwell and his team — now including Jenny Sparks’ former alien husband Lorenzo — launch a commando raid on Moonbase Straker…on the dark side of the moon, where the lobotomized god-being from the Authority is being held for study.
32 pages, $2.50

In stores August 21. Ed McGuinness pencils the Thundercats in an all-new miniseries, beginning immediately where the popular cartoon left off — with New Thundera restored, and Thundercats King Lion-O gathering his old friends. But there are dark tidings brewing at Mumm-Ra's Pyramid, where the Ancient Spirits of Evil have concocted a nefarious plan to free the Shadowmaster from the Shadow Realm. It's up to Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro, Cheetera and the Thunderkittens to save the day!. For more information, see the feature article. Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin (50%) and Arthur Adams (50%). Retailers: Please consult your Diamond Order Form for special ordering information.
32 pages, (1 of 5), $2.95

AMERICA'S BEST COMICS. In stores August 28. Our splendid art-o-graphic pictorial continues to arouse and entertain enlightened readers of all classes. In this chapter, our heroes venture to the outer reaches of London to discover mirthful mayhem in the guise of Martian marauders. Most shocking of all, witness our dear Mina’s horrible assault. (Ladies, please consult your husbands before perusing our pages!) An added bonus feature has been included for the enjoyment of our readers: an illustrated travelogue to places of the most fantastic nature. Book your accommodations early!
32 pages, (No Ads), (2 of 6), $3.50

CLIFFHANGER. In stores August 28. “The War in Hell,” Part 1 of 6, begins the third story arc of OUT THERE. Though trapped in the Draedrealm, the kids are delighted to be reunited with their families and friends — even Loomis and the cheerleaders! But when Reverend Keeler spots vultures swarming over a distant valley, Jess, Zach and some of the men go hunting...and nearly end up the prey. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Rev. Becky dreams of a return to El Dorado City, and meets their new allies.
32 pages, $2.95

AMERICA'S BEST COMICS. In stores August 28. [New Release Date: September 18] Interesting developments on Earth: The FBI somehow captures an oddity that hasn’t been seen since the very first issue of PROMETHEA (Quick — break out your collections!) Meanwhile, Stacia and Grace pay a visit to Jack Foust. And in the Immateria, Sophie and Barbara witness the Big Bang.
32 pages, $2.95

AMERICA'S BEST COMICS. In stores August 28. [New Release Date: September 11] Tom Strong soars from the greatest heights of Millennium City to its furthest depths…almost. While, decades earlier on Attabar Teru, Young Tom Strong meets a lovely creature who entices and delights him — even if there is something...fishy about her. And, billions of years from now, all hell breaks loose — just another day for Jonni Future! Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled.
32 pages, $2.95

EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 28. The story of Wildstorm’s debut team continues here in an all-new monthly series! Jack Marlowe’s plans for the Halo Corporation finally come to light — plans involving both old and new members of the WILDCATS cast scattered all across the globe. New allies, new adversaries, and new agendas! The question is: Will America buy Halo-brand batteries? For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.95

HOMAGE COMICS. In stores August 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the FOUR WOMEN TP, Sam Kieth's other hit HOMAGE COMICS miniseries is collected in this engaging trade paperback. Amy Smootster isn't like other teenagers. Besides falling in love with her guidance counselor and trying to survive high school, a whole mess of weirdness is about to fall at Amy's (wet) feet.
128 pages, Trade Paperback, $14.95