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Rescuing a mad world
GLOBAL FREQUENCY

     There are 1001 people on the Global Frequency, connected across a worldwide telecommunications spider web from Nova Scotia to Tasmania. You’ll never know when you’ll get the call, but when you do you have 30 minutes to save the world. Global Frequency — the last, best line of defense that you have never heard of. And if you’re lucky, you never will.

Click For Larger Image     WildStorm Productions is proud to present a bold new project from the fertile imagination of writer Warren Ellis (THE AUTHORITY, TRANSMETROPOLITAN). GLOBAL FREQUENCY is a 12-issue maxiseries with each issue drawn by a different, brilliant comics artist suited to that issue. Issue #1 features art by Garry Leach (THE AUTHORITY, Miracleman), and future contributors include Steve Dillon, Gene Ha, Glenn Fabry, and David Lloyd. Brian Wood designs and creates the distinctive covers for all 12 issues.

     Global Frequency is an independent defense intelligence organization with a thousand and one agents all over the world. Everyone’s a potential member but they don’t know they’re needed until they hear that unusual cell phone tone — and within moments, you might see them leaving their house in a hurry, wearing a jacket or shirt with the distinctive Global Frequency symbol. It’s now their time to defend the world!

     Who’s on the other end of the phone line? The call itself comes from Aleph, central dispatcher for the Global Frequency, and she gets her orders from Miranda Zero (not her real name, but the only one you’re getting), creator and operator of the organization. Her true identity was erased from the world’s records the moment she went into business.

     And the Global Frequency’s mission? It’s here to clean up after the 20th century — to keep an eye on the bad, mad things in the dark that the public never found out about. All the black projects, the deranged science, the chilly encounters with the unknown, the Cold War traps — they’re all sitting there like landmines. Eventually someone will trip over one of them. The Global Frequency is there to catch them when they fall, and defuse the mines before they explode into mainstream consciousness, causing more pain and horror than they have already.

     So who will be the next person to answer the Global Frequency? There’s only one way to find out…

     This project is supported with a full-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com.

     GLOBAL FREQUENCY is a 12-issue WildStorm Productions maxiseries edited by Scott Dunbier. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 23 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S.


DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION
TRADE PAPERBACK

Click For Larger Image     J. Scott Campbell’s action-packed, sexy and daring CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS creation, DANGER GIRL, was a bona fide hit from the get-go. Now the complete adventure is yours to own with DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, a 262-page trade paperback written by Campbell & Andy Hartnell, with luscious art by Campbell & Alex Garner!

     Abbey Chase, an expert in rare antiquities and an adventuress of the highest caliber, is recruited by Deuce, leader of the ultra-secret spy group known as Danger Girl. Chase’s expertise is needed to assist in the recovery of several mystical artifacts coveted by agents of the sinister Hammer Syndicate, a fascist organization whose final objective is world domination. What part these artifacts play in the equation is unknown, but the Danger Girls will do whatever is necessary to find out. Abbey, accompanied by fellow team members Sydney Savage, Natalia Kassle and Silicon Valerie, along with brash secret agent Johnny Barracuda, navigate a trail fraught with intrigue, betrayal, deception, and, most of all, danger, as they strive to make the world a safer place.

     This sizzling collection has it all: the complete saga of DANGER GIRL issues #1-7, and the ultra-rare introductory short story from the NEW HORIZONS VOYAGER PACK (originally polybagged with GEN13 Volume One #25) that introduced the Danger Girls. Plus, a comprehensive cover gallery section featuring every single DANGER GIRL cover — including variants by CLIFFHANGER co-founders Joe Madureira and Humberto Ramos. You’ll also be wowed by the wonderful sketchbook section (containing material not seen in the J. SCOTT CAMPBELL DANGER GIRL SKETCHBOOK) — with running commentary from the magic pencil of J. Scott Campbell!

     But that’s not all! THE COMPLETE COLLECTION also contains an introduction by Bruce Campbell (no relation to J. Scott), noted actor (Army of Darkness, Xena) and DANGER GIRL fan!

     This project is supported with house ads.

     DANGER GIRL is a 262-page trade paperback from CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS, arriving in comic-book stores October 9 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. [New Release Date: October 16]


STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — FORGIVENESS
SOFTCOVER

     Colin Blakeney, 21st-century inventor of the technology that will give the world the transporter and the holodeck, is the victim of a treacherous attack that beams him out of his world and into…forever.

Click For Larger Image     So begins STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® FORGIVENESS — a softcover version of WildStorm Productions’ acclaimed hardcover, written by bestselling science fiction novelist David Brin (The Postman, the Uplift Storm trilogy, Brightness Reef, Glory Season) and beautifully painted by Scott Hampton (BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES, Black Widow: Breakdown).

     Three hundred years after Blakeney’s disappearance, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise™ NCC-1701-E detect a stray transporter beam in deep space. On their way to an encounter with the Palami — a hostile race that may be preparing for interstellar war — Captain Picard and his crew have other things on their minds. But when they realize that there’s a living being inside the wayward beam, they bring it aboard — and encounter a mystery for the ages!

     With the sure fictional hand and scientific expertise his legions of readers have come to expect, Brin turns his attention to the universe of Star Trek® — and to the comics medium — for the first time. Hampton’s painted artwork on other comics projects has won accolades from fans around the world and has established his reputation as one of the finest painters working in the graphic-novel medium. FORGIVENESS is a masterly work that must not be missed by any fan of Star Trek, arresting comics art or great science fiction.

     This project is supported with house ads.

     STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — FORGIVENESS is a 96-page WildStorm softcover edited by Jeff Mariotte. It arrives in comic-book stores October 2 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S.


RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK THREE
TRADE PAPERBACK

Click For Larger Image     The hot-selling videogame that spawned a hit movie continues as a spine-tingling comic-book saga! RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK THREE is a 144-page trade paperback from WildStorm Productions that continues to adapt the Hong Kong version of the Resident Evil comics into English!

     Originally written by Lee Chung Hing and illustrated by Hui King Sum, and translated into English dialogue by Ted Adams & Kris Oprisko (RESIDENT EVIL: FIRE & ICE), BOOK THREE finds Claire Redfield captured and locked in an island prison by agents of the evil Umbrella corporation. But when the Umbrella-created monstrosities on the island get loose, Claire wins her freedom the hard way by battling creature after creature. Encountering another human — a young man named Steve who has his own reasons for hating Umbrella — the two join forces in an effort to get off the island on a stolen plane. But Alfred Ashford, the Umbrella madman who runs the island prison, is quick to follow them. Claire and Steve learn that Umbrella's reach is truly global.

     This project is supported with house ads.

     RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK THREE is a 144-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores October 2 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S.


THE AUTHORITY: TRANSFER OF POWER
TRADE PAPERBACK

     Just when the Authority is at the height of their power, they are shattered and defeated in the blink of an eye. Taking their place is a new team with the same powers, looking vaguely similar, but possessing none of the original team's empathy, kindness, and humanity. How could this happen? And what is the fate of the original team's members?

Click For Larger Image     All these questions are answered in THE AUTHORITY: TRANSFER OF POWER — the fourth WildStorm Productions trade paperback collecting THE AUTHORITY #22-29, finishing the book's current run. Featuring stories from Mark Millar and Tom Peyer, and art from Frank Quitely, Dustin Nguyen, Art Adams, and Gary Erskine, TRANSFER OF POWER vividly demonstrates how power corrupts — especially when the people given the power are corrupt to begin with! Government sponsored and approved, focus-group tested, ethnically and politically diverse, the new Authority plays by a different rule book. They are the keepers of the new world order, and pity anyone dumb enough to stand in their way.

     This “Eye of the Storm” volume also introduces (and shows the final fate of) the ultimate super-powered being, Seth — the nastiest creation ever to be dreamed up in an unaccountable black-ops government lab!

     This project is supported with house ads.

     THE AUTHORITY: TRANSFER OF POWER is a 192-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores October 16 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S.


COMICS


October 2nd
21 DOWN #2
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray; art by Jesus Saíz and Palmiotti; painted cover by Joe Jusko

In stores October 2. The new WildStorm series tying into events of the new GEN13 continues! Recruited by FBI Agent Mickey Rinaldi, Preston Kills reluctantly begins his quest to discover the origin of his powers and uncover the secret of the mysterious entity called Herod. But that quest into the wilds of suburbia may be over before it even begins when Mickey and Preston meet another of Herod’s creations, Harmony — a young woman they find themselves, quite literally, willing to kill for.
32 pages, $2.95

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RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK THREE TP
Written by Lee Chung Hing; translated by Ted Adams and Kris Oprisko; art and cover by Hui King Sum

In stores October 2. 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! Chris arrives on Umbrella’s zombie-infested island to rescue his sister, Claire. Meanwhile, Claire and Steve have already escaped from the island, but not from Umbrella's clutches! For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
144 pages, Trade Paperback, $14.95

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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — FORGIVENESS SC
Written by David Brin; painted art and cover by Scott Hampton

In stores October 2. Best-selling science-fiction author David Brin tackles his first-ever Star Trek® project, and first-ever graphic novel, collaborating with acclaimed painter Scott Hampton. Captain Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise™ NCC-1701-E spot a stray transporter beam in deep space carrying a living being inside. When they bring it aboard, they encounter a mystery for the ages! For more information, see the feature article.
96 pages, Softcover, $17.95

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October 9th
DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION TP
Written by J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell; art by Campbell, Alex Garner and various; cover by Campbell

CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores October 9. [New Release Date: October 16] All seven issues of the first volume of DANGER GIRL are collected in this sizzling collection that also features the ultra-rare introductory short story from the NEW HORIZONS VOYAGER PACK (originally polybagged with GEN13 Volume One #25). Plus, a complete cover gallery, an amazing sketchbook section, and an introduction by noted actor and DANGER GIRL fan Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness, Xena)! For more information, see the feature article.
262 pages, Trade Paperback, $19.95

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GEN13 #2
Written by Chris Claremont; art and cover by Alé Garza and Sandra Hope

In stores October 9. The new ongoing series starring the next generation of Gen-Actives continues! Herod strikes once more — and Gwen Matsura is marked for life. Desperate to understand what has happened to her and to learn how to control a power that seems to have a life of its own, Gwen finds herself drawn to Ethan York, another of Herod’s chosen ones. But before these two new super-beings can begin to explore their mysterious link, they must first survive a deadly subterranean battle with New York City’s most dangerous criminals: the Triad.
32 pages, $2.95

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POINT BLANK #3
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Colin Wilson; painted covers by Simon Bisley

EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 9. Guest-starring THE AUTHORITY’s Jack Hawksmoor and Midnighter! Dead men tell no tales, but what if you’re in a coma? The truth about Lynch’s dirty little secret is starting to come out. Who is Holden Carver and what did Lynch have hanging so high over his head that no one else could see it? Cole Cash is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But will it be the laser sight on a sniper’s rifle?
MATURE READERS
32 pages, 3 of 5, $2.95

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STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #4
Written by Micah Ian Wright; art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams

EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 9. Following their harrowing trial-by-fire, the new members of StormWatch are settling into their new headquarters — in the basement of the United Nations! As the hunt for Ivana Baiul begins, a new member of the team is activated, and he may hold the key to locating one of the world’s most dangerous terrorists. Except a certain team of super-beings might stand between StormWatch and bringing down the bad guy!
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.95

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October 16th
THE AUTHORITY: TRANSFER OF POWER TP
Written by Mark Millar and Tom Peyer; art by Frank Quitely, Dustin Nguyen, Arthur Adams, Gary Erskine, Trevor Scott, Richard Friend, Jason Martin, Derek Fridolfs, and Tim Townsend; cover by Nguyen and Friend

EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 16. Just when the Authority is at the height of their power, in the blink of an eye they are shattered and defeated. Taking their place is a new team with the same powers, looking vaguely similar, but possessing none of the original team's empathy, kindness, and humanity. How could this happen? And what was the fate of the original team's members? All questions are answered in this fourth trade paperback collecting THE AUTHORITY #22-29. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
192 pages, Trade Paperback, $17.95

Look for an appearance of Hawksmoor and Midnighter in POINT BLANK #3.

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AUTOMATIC KAFKA #4
Written by Joe Casey; painted art and cover by Ashley Wood

EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 16. The world of Automatic Kafka is both familiar and strange — twisted memories of a childhood spent surrounded by adults you could never understand. Just any old blockhead can live in it but it takes more than man’s best friend to maneuver through it…trust us.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.95

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BLACK SUN #2
Written by Marc Andreyko; art and cover by Trevor Scott

EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 16. The new “Eye of the Storm” miniseries continues! Maggie Sun is suspended from the force for disregarding her father’s orders. But will a minor detail like that keep her from investigating the strange killings plaguing Hong Kong? If you think so, you don’t know Maggie! Even when the case takes on a decidedly familial twist, she’s on it.
MATURE READERS
32 pages, 2 of 6, $2.95

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THUNDERCATS #3
Written by Ford Lytle Gilmore; art and cover by Ed McGuinness and Jason Martin; variant cover by Joe Madureira

In stores October 16. [Note: This issue has been resolicited. Please see the November listings for the new solicitation.] The hotly anticipated miniseries based on the popular '80s cartoon continues, with a variant cover by Joe Madureira! The struggle to explore and establish New Thundera isn’t without risks for our heroes. When one of the Thunderkittens is kidnapped by Mumm-Ra the Everliving, the stage is set for a battle to the finish between Lion-O and Mumm-Ra — the Sword of Omens versus the Sword of Plundarr. Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin (50%) and Joe Madureira (50%).
32 pages, 3 of 5, $2.95

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October 23rd
GLOBAL FREQUENCY #1
Written by Warren Ellis; art by Garry Leach; cover by Brian Wood

In stores October 23. A new maxiseries from the fertile mind of Warren Ellis! There are 1001 people on the Global Frequency, connected together across a worldwide telecommunications spider web from Nova Scotia to Tasmania. You’ll never know when you get the call, but when you do you have 30 minutes to save the world. Global Frequency — the last, best line of defense that you have never heard of. And if you’re lucky, you never will. For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, 1 of 12, $2.95

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THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. II #4
Written by Alan Moore; art and cover by Kevin O’Neill

AMERICA'S BEST COMICS. In stores October 23. [New Release Date: December 26] While felonious friends Mr. Hyde and Captain Nemo lend their most needed aid in the defense of London and Mother England, Allan Quatermain and our Miss Mina head for a strange and memorable meeting on South Downs. For your further reading pleasure, and at no additional cost to you, dear reader, the publisher has most generously included an amusing almanac of fantastic places.
32 pages, No Ads, 4 of 6, $3.50

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October 30th
OUT THERE #14
Written by Brian Augustyn; art and cover by Humberto Ramos and Sandra Hope

CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores October 30. “The War in Hell,” Part 2 of 6. With Draedalus dead, his minions run amok in every realm, there’s a battle royale in the Draedrealm — as the townspeople face off with Gask, Skink and the other imps, who seem to be taking their leader’s death personally. Back on Earth, Becky faces a different threat. Someone left behind when the kids traveled to El Dorado City will reveal his true nature. Fortunately, both the kids and Becky have allies. But will they recognize them in time?
32 pages, $2.95

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PROMETHEA #23
Written by Alan Moore; art by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray; cover by Williams

AMERICA'S BEST COMICS. In stores October 30. An extra-special issue featuring eight additional pages! It’s the Absolute Godhead at the end of the Kaballah quest — the long and winding road back from the brink of infinity. Sophie finally returns to the mortal plane, to her own Earth, to see how things have been since her departure.
40 pages, $3.50

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THE RESISTANCE #2
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray; art by Juan Santacruz and Francis Portela; cover by Christopher Shy, Jesus Saiz and Kevin Knowlan

In stores October 30. The new sci-fi WildStorm series continues! Where do you go to enjoy what little life has to offer when you know you could be dead in the morning? Brian Strumm discovers the answer in the Orphanage — a vile, dangerous, decadent place where the outlaw Strayz gather to blow off steam and make plans for the desperate revolution. But Brian will find he may not make it through the night when he encounters the mysterious Version Mary — a woman whose body is her temple…and her most deadly weapon.
32 pages, $2.95

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TOM STRONG’S TERIFFIC TALES #5
Written by Alan Moore, Steve Moore and Leah Moore; art by Paul Rivoche, Alan Weiss and Sergio Aragonés; cover by Arthur Adams

AMERICA'S BEST COMICS. In stores October 30. [New Release Date: November 13] When Tom Strong agreed to appear on a set of bubble-gum trading cards, he had no idea how hazardous the assignment would become. Will his family make it through the shoot? Then join us as we explore the Mysteries of Chukulteh…and Young Tom learns a valuable lesson about going where he’s not wanted! And, because you demanded it, the very first Solomon solo story, written by Alan’s daughter Leah Moore and illustrated by Sergio Aragonés! It’s a sad tale of unrequited love. Sob!
32 pages, $2.95

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WILDCATS Version 3.0 #3
Written by Joe Casey; art by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend; cover by Nguyen and Rian Hughes

EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 30. Grifter and Agent Wax’s discovery of the hypothalamic chamber leads to an unlikely alliance with CC Rendozzo. But will this volatile partnership yield the results each seeks? Meanwhile, Spartan continues his quest for corporate world domination, drawing Dolby and Garfield further into his web. But to what end?
MATURE READERS
32 pages, $2.95

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Relist
RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK ONE TP — relist
Written by Lee Chung Hing; translated by Ted Adams and Kris Oprisko; art and cover by Hui King Sum

In stores October 2. Reoffered to coincide with RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK THREE TP. After barely surviving her experience in Raccoon City, Claire Redfield searches for clues that will help her learn the whereabouts of her missing brother, Chris. To her horror, she discovers the evil Umbrella Corporation has headquarters outside of Raccoon City.
MATURE READERS
144 pages, Trade Paperback, $14.95

 
STAR TREK® SPECIAL #1 — relist
Written by Ben Raab, Stuart Moore, Andy Mangels, Mike Martin, Ian Edginton, Jeff Lang, and Christopher Hinz; art by Steve Lieber, John Lucas, Paul Neary, Gordon Purcell, Tommy Lee Edwards, and Carlos Mota; painted cover by John Van Fleet

In stores October 2. Reoffered to coincide with the release of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — FORGIVENESS, this exemplary array of Star Trek tales is by a wide variety of creative talents, and features all of the popular characters from all four Star Trek TV series!
64 pages, Prestige Format, $6.95

 
GEN13: STARTING OVER TP — relist
Written by Brandon Choi, J. Scott Campbell and Jim Lee; art by Campbell, Lee and various; cover by Campbell and Alex Garner

In stores October 9. Reoffered to coincide with J. Scott Campbell’s DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION TP, this volume reprints GEN13 Volume One #1-7. STARTING OVER includes some of Campbell’s early artwork that shot him into comics superstardom.
192 pages, Trade Paperback, $14.95

 
THE AUTHORITY: RELENTLESS TP — relist
Written by Warren Ellis; art and cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary

In stores October 16. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE AUTHORITY: TRANSFER OF POWER, this trade paperback reprints the first eight issues of the fan-favorite series. Born from the ashes of StormWatch, the Authority asserts itself as the WildStorm Universe’s most powerful super-team.
192 pages, Trade Paperback, $17.95

 
AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SKETCHBOOK — relist
Art and commentary by Arthur Adams, Hilary Barta, Gene Ha, Kevin Nowlan, Alex Ross, Chris Sprouse, Rick Veitch, and J.H. Williams III; cover by various

AMERICA'S BEST COMICS. In stores October 23. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the AMERICA’S BEST COMICS SKETCHBOOK POSTER (solicited in Previews Vol. XII No. 5). This fantastic book features a myriad of sketches, illustrations and concept drawings, showing how the characters from the ABC books sprung to life! This book is a visual treat for any fan of the comics form!
48 pages, Prestige Format, $5.95

 
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