Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Image Comics April 2012 Solicitations

Here are Image Comics April Solicitations. We are excited for this year in Image Comics, celebrating their 20th Year anniversary, plus lots of new creator owned titles, which is what they are all about. 

AMERICA’S GOT POWERS #1 (of 6)
story JONATHAN ROSS
art / cover BRYAN HITCH



Welcome to AMERICA'S GOT POWERS! It's the biggest TV show on Earth, where the chance to win fame, fortune and get laid are dangled in front of a generation of super-powered teens. All they have to do is WIN. Who is the fastest, the strongest or the greatest? Who survives? Young Tommy Watt's dreams of being the greatest hero of them all might just be shattered when the greatest show on the planet begins to reveal it's dark heart.


APRIL 11
32 PAGES / FC / T+
$2.99



SECRET #1
story JONATHAN HICKMAN
art RYAN BODENHEIM


“TEETH, WITH WHICH TO EAT”
A man gets shot in London, a law firm gets broken into in Washington, an accountant gives away the password to his computer, and something put to sleep 20 years ago awakens. What is the unsavory relationship all these things share, and how could it bring down two of the largest governments in the history of the world?

It's SECRET, a brand new, ongoing, monthly comic from the creators of A RED MASS FOR MARS.  

Brought to you by award-winning writer JONATHAN HICKMAN and break-out talent, RYAN BODENHEIM, SECRET is an espionage thriller that takes a deep look into the shadow world existing between the government and private security firms.

APRIL 11
32 PAGES / FC / T+
$3.50




SUPREME #63
story ALAN MOORE
art ERIK LARSEN & CORY HAMSCHER
cover ERIK LARSEN
variant covers by CORY HAMSCHER & ROB LIEFELD
“REVELATIONS”
The legendary Supreme returns! ALAN MOORE’s final SUPREME tale is the ultimate jumping on point for new readers!  The triumphant return of Image Comics' most powerful hero! As Supreme romances Diana Dane he takes her on a tour of the Citadel Supreme and tells all of his innermost secrets just as Supreme's most hated nemesis, Darius Dax, makes a most unfortunate discovery: the key to defeat his abhorred adversary! It's most mind-blowing cliffhanger in the history of comics! Featuring a story by award winning author ALAN MOORE (WATCHMEN) and art by fan favorites ERIK LARSEN (SPIDER-MAN, SAVAGE DRAGON) & CORY HAMSCHER (X-MEN). You wish all comics were this good!

Supreme #63 Variant Cover

APRIL 4
32 PAGES / FC / T
$2.99



’68: SCARS #1 (of 4)
story MARK KIDWELL
art NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS
cover A: NAT JONES
cover B: NAT JONES (One of four “Fab Gore” covers)
cover C: NAT JONES (1/10 incentive)
Saigon is in flames. Private Kuen Yam is alone and screaming. A handful of human survivors maintains a weakening hold on the only gateway to the skies and escape from Vietnam…and the muddy waters of the Mekong Delta churn like a hellish river Styx as the bloated dead rise from the depths.

One in Four "Fab Gore" Cover

Few will survive the nightmares of 1968…and those who do…will bear its mark.

1 in 10 Incentive Cover

Join creators MARK KIDWELL, NAT JONES and JAY FOTOS as they return to a world of military/zombie horror in this second part of the ongoing ’68 series. ’68: SCARS!

APRIL 11
32 PAGES / FC / M
$3.99




DANGER CLUB #1
story LANDRY Q. WALKER
art / cover  ERIC JONES
Faced with the deadliest peril the universe had ever known, the world's greatest heroes left the Earth to battle a nightmarish evil... and they never came back. Now only their teenage sidekicks remain. Will the Danger Club unite against this unknown cosmic menace, or will their struggle for dominance destroy them? The critically acclaimed creative team of LANDRY Q. WALKER and ERIC JONES (Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures In the 8th Grade, Batman: Brave and the Bold) reunite to tell the apocalyptic tale of these titanic teens.

APRIL 4
32 PAGES / FC / T+
$2.99
  


THE ART OF BEING SPAWN HC
story AL SIMMONS with input from TODD MCFARLANE
cover art  CHANCE WOLF  

 Every comic book superhero has an alter ego and Spawn’s is Al Simmons. What you may not know is that he is a real flesh and blood person.  Who is the real Al Simmons and was his ego altered? This story is about the lives of Todd McFarlane, the character he created and the man behind the mask of Spawn, the real Al Simmons.

APRIL 4
275 PAGES / BW / T+
$23.99



CHEW, VOL. 5: MAJOR LEAGUE CHEW TP
story JOHN LAYMAN
art / cover ROB GUILLORY
Tony Chu – the cibopathic federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from what he eats – has been kidnapped. He was ambushed, knocked out, brought to a remote location, and bound securely. His captor intends to feed Tony from a menu of his choosing, to find out what Tony can see, in order to learn from him. His daughter Olive has been kidnapped for the exact same reason. Two kidnappers, two captives, and two very different outcomes.

Presenting fifth storyline of the New York Times Best Selling, Harvey and multiple Eisner Award-winner series about cops, crooks, cooks, cannibals, clairvoyants — and kidnappers!

Collects CHEW #21-25

APRIL 18
120 PAGES / FC / M
$12.99



THE LI'L DEPRESSED BOY, VOL. 3: GOT YOUR MONEY TP
story S. STEVEN STRUBLE
art / cover SINA GRACE
After recent heartbreak and road trip adventures, The Li'l Depressed Boy needs to put his life together.  Step One:  Find a job.  But even gainful employment can't take the edge off the pressure of asking a new crush on a date.

Collects THE LI'L DEPRESSED BOY #9-12

APRIL 25
112 PAGES / FC / T
$12.99



SEVERED HC
story SCOTT SNYDER & SCOTT TUFT
art / cover ATTILA FUTAKI
Eisner Award winner SCOTT SNYDER (Batman, Swamp Thing, American Vampire), Scott Tuft & NYT Best-Selling-Artist Attila Futaki (The Lightning Thief) bring you the complete collected hardcover of the scariest horror comic of the year, SEVERED.

1916. A man haunts the roads; a man with sharp teeth and a hunger for flesh. When 12 year-old Jack Garron runs away from home, he’ll see how quickly the American Dream becomes a nightmare. Collecting all 7 issues of the critically acclaimed series, and featuring never-before-seen bonus material, this hardcover deluxe version is sure to be a classic.

Collects SEVERED #1-7

APRIL 4
192 PAGES / FC / M
$29.99



SKULLKICKERS TREASURE TROVE, VOL. 1 HC
story JIM ZUBKAVICH
art EDWIN HUANG, CHRIS STEVENS & MISTY COATS
cover CHRIS STEVENS & SAEJIN OH




In Skullkickers, two hard-headed mercenaries kill monsters and cause havoc in their search for money, fame and adventure. Along the way, they'll gore goblins, smash skeletons, punch plant people and whomp werewolves.

This gorgeous oversized edition, loaded with extras and rarities, follows the SKULLKICKERS through the first 12 issues of their cult hit comic series. MTV Geek names SKULLKICKERS one of their Top 10 "Best Series of 2011", Ain't It Cool News raves that "Everyone who loves comics should buy SKULLKICKERS" and Bleeding Cool calls SKULLKICKERS "the next CHEW."

Collects SKULLKICKERS #1-12, plus bonus material

APRIL 4
300 PAGES / FC / T
$34.99



ALPHA GIRL #3
story JEAN-PAUL BONJOUR & JEFF ROENNING
art / cover ROBERT LOVE, DANA SHUKARTSI, & DIEGO SIMONE





After last issue's blackout ending, Judith wakes to find herself trapped in a freaky new world. Who are the men in rubber suits? Will she escape her clinical cage? What waits for her in the outside world, and who the hell is Frank? Suburban Wasteland not only brings the terror, but will have you spitting beer out your nose.

APRIL 25
32 PAGES / FC / M
$2.99



ELEPHANTMEN #42
story RICHARD STARKINGS
art AXEL MEDELLIN
cover JENNY FRISON







“SLEEPING PARTNERS,” Part One






Sahara is pregnant, Panya is pregnant... and their lives are at risk.

APRIL 25
40 PAGES / FC / M
$3.99



FATALE #4
story ED BRUBAKER
art SEAN PHILLIPS & DAVE STEWART
cover SEAN PHILLIPS
The surprise hit of 2012 continues! FATALE’s first arc veers dangerously toward its crushing end... all the pieces are in place, Josephine and her lover are prepared to execute their plan, but only one of them knows what kind of men (or demons) they're dealing with. Nothing will go as planned, and there will be blood.

And remember, FATALE is packed with extras – text pieces, art, paintings – that are only included in the printed comics, so don't miss an issue!

APRIL 4
32 PAGES / FC / M
$3.50



HELL YEAH #2
story JOE KEATINGE
art & cover ANDRE SZYMANOWICZ
"LAST DAY ON EARTHS," Part Two
Every single other version of Benjamin Day in the multiverse has been murdered by an unknown assassin. Our Benjamin's only hope of survival appears to be a girlfriend from another dimension, but she has an entirely different agenda. Things don't end well.

APRIL 4
32 PAGES / FC / T+
$2.99



REED GUNTHER #10
story SHANE HOUGHTON
art & cover CHRIS HOUGHTON













 

"FIENDS FOREVER," Conclusion
The evil, murderous being, Mr. Todd unleashes his fury on Reed! Will anyone survive? And what happens to the possessed Sterling?! Will one of the lovable main characters meet their ultimate demise?! Find out in this thrilling conclusion!


APRIL 18
32 PAGES / FC / E
$2.99



THIEF OF THIEVES #3
story ROBERT KIRKMAN & NICK SPENCER
art / cover SHAWN MARTINBROUGH
Conrad’s son, Augustus, has done everything he can to live up to his father’s legacy. The simple fact is he just isn’t that good a thief.  His bungling has left him exposed, but will Agent Cohen be able to trace Augustus back to his father, finally catching Conrad red-handed?




APRIL 4
32 PAGES / FC / T
$2.99



THE WALKING DEAD #96
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art / cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN
THE ROAD TO ISSUE ONE HUNDRED STARTS HERE AS “A LARGER WORLD” CONCLUDES!
Will Rick’s community join the network?  Will they enter into an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity – or has Rick ruined that for everyone? Has he now made more, deadlier enemies for them to deal with?

APRIL 18
32 PAGES / BW / M
$2.99














































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