Cover by ASHLEY WOOD. Written by TODD MCFARLANE and ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art by KIRKMAN, MICHAEL GOLDEN, MCFARLANE, SZYMON KUDRANSKI, JONATHAN GLAPION & DANNY MIKI.
In June of 1992 the first issue of TODD McFARLANE's SPAWN hit bookshelves in record numbers. Now, 17 years later, the new Spawn, Jim Downing, comes head to head with the biggest enemy of the Spawn universe, with his new sidekick Clown. Can this dynamite duo team up long enough to survive the return of a ruthless Spawn villain? And what happens when GOD gets into the action? This double-sized issue is jam packed with over a dozen of comic's greatest creative talents. SPAWN #200 features the long awaited return of TODD MCFARLANE and GREG CAPULLO to interior artwork! 56 pages, full color.
Cover pencils by Tony Daniel, inks by Kevin Conrad. Blood Feud Part Two, script by Alan Moore, pencils by Tony Daniel, inks by Kevin Conrad
John Sansker convinces New York that Spawn is a Vampire; Spawn locks his costume in a chest and drops it off a pier. 36 pgs.
Cover pencils by Tony Daniel, inks by Todd McFarlane. Blood Feud Part Three, script by Alan Moore, pencils by Tony Daniel, inks by Kevin Conrad
John Sansker is revealed as being a Vampire, and behind the murders; Sansker fights Spawn. 36 pgs.
It's Black Hawk Upside-Down! EISNER award-winning Kyle Baker brings you SPECIAL FORCES the wackiest boot camp since 'Stripes'! SPECIAL FORCES follows a small-town autistic teen from his recruitment, through basic training, and then off to war in Iraq. With violent felons, mental patients, a violent mental hot chick felon and at least one 'Don't ask don't tell', his unit is composed of the military's last line of defense. The very last line! What happens when desperate army recruiters fall below quota at the same time the President calls for additional troops? Find out in SPECIAL FORCES! SIDEBAR: Inspired by a true 2006 incident in which an 18-year-old autistic Oregon boy was recruited into the army.
We meet all the characters, they earn their nicknames. Who will be nicknamed 'Hummer' and why? Characters die in gruesome ways, and it's just the basic training issue! Either you buy this book or you're against us! HARDER THAN NAT TURNER! The war comedy that makes Dr. Strangelove look like Dr. Strange! We don't even know what that means!
'Dudes, I don't think this transport's armored.' 'Thanks, genius. That explains the flaming headless corpse driving!' 'I can't die like this. Who runs out of gas in Iraq?' 'INCOMING!' ALL-OUT ACTION ISH! Torture! WMDs! Bad intel! Mercenaries! You can't make this crap up! It's like CIVIL WAR meets 52, except it's darker and more realistic!
Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Written by Mark Millar. Art by Goran Parlov.
Duke McQueen once saved an alien world from destruction - but it happened in a place nobody believes in, during a time nobody remembers. Surrounded by memories of his late wife and his happier past, Duke's days as a hero are long gone...or so he thinks! Now, a young visitor from the world Duke once saved is coming to him with a desperate plea for help. It's one last chance at adventure for Duke, and another chapter to unfold in the ever-expanding Millarworld Universe!
Cover price $2.99.
"Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith.
The remarkable Kree/Skrull war is over! But there isn't any time to rest for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Ares, the Greek god of war, stokes a riot in downtown Manhattan by mind-controlling the nearby residents! When the Avengers and Rick Jones arrive to restore the peace, they fall under Ares' trance too! The only heroes left unaffected are Thor and the Vision! But before the Prince of Asgard and the synthezoid avenger can challenge Ares, they must first fend off their teammates! The Vision battles Shell-Head while Thor takes on Cap, Wanda, and Pietro! Everything is going Ares' way! How will the Avengers turn the tide?
32 pages. Cover price $0.20.
"Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith.
The remarkable Kree/Skrull war is over! But there isn't any time to rest for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Ares, the Greek god of war, stokes a riot in downtown Manhattan by mind-controlling the nearby residents! When the Avengers and Rick Jones arrive to restore the peace, they fall under Ares' trance too! The only heroes left unaffected are Thor and the Vision! But before the Prince of Asgard and the synthezoid avenger can challenge Ares, they must first fend off their teammates! The Vision battles Shell-Head while Thor takes on Cap, Wanda, and Pietro! Everything is going Ares' way! How will the Avengers turn the tide?
32 pages. Cover price $0.20.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Dwayne Turner.
This story picks up after the events of StormWatch #25 (see NOTE). Battalion has seen the future. He has seen friends fallen and knows that he himself is destined to die in the near future. How can a man go on knowing the dark future he has in store? Meanwhile, Talos, a member of the dangerous Warguard has escaped and it's up to StormWatch to stop him. Includes a pin-up of StormWatch by Dan Norton and Chuck Gibson.
32 pages, FC. NOTE: Yes, that's correct. A mysterious stranger arrives in the present to take Battalion into the near future to help against an adversary no one else can stop. StormWatch #25 is part of Image Comics Image of Tomorrow event. Here the Image titles jumped several issues into the future to show the readers a glimpse of where the titles are heading. After StormWatch #9, the series jumped ahead to #25 then the following month picked up with #10.
Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome and Trevor Scott.
StormWatch returns from yet another successful mission only to find that things are not all that great at home. Plus, tensions are rising between Battalion and Flashpoint. Plus, as one member of the team leaves, another's condition could prove fatal to the rest. Includes a pin-up by Jeff Rebner.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome and Trevor Scott.
Synergy takes on the role of Weatherman! Meanwhile, Hellstrike evolves into a new form. Includes a pin-up by Anthony Vu and Chuck Gibson.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome and Trevor Scott.
Can Winter and a neophyte team of StormWatch recruits take down the mechanical monstrosity known as Yevgarf? Get ready to witness the incredible limits of Winter's powers. Meanwhile, Synergy, Fuji, and Hellstrike all get new looks. Includes a pin-up by Tom McWeeny.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome, Joe Phillips and Trevor Scott.
Diva and Cannon's burgeoning romance hits a skid when they don't see eye-to-eye on the battle field. Meanwhile, in order to change the horrible events of the future (he witnessed in StormWatch #25), will Battalion commit murder? Includes a pin-up by Andy Smith and Digital Chameleon.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome and Trevor Scott.
The tension between Battalion and Flashpoint reaches its boiling point and the two former friends cross swords. Meanwhile, Diva and Cannon try to pick up the pieces of their shattered relationship. Includes a pin-up by Bobby Rubio, Jason Martin and Robert Chong.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome and Trevor Scott.
StormWatch is dispatched to take down a Kherubim behemoth armed with a nuclear device that could murder millions. In this issue, one member of StormWatch will fall. Plus, more secrets revealed about the mysterious time-traveler, Timespan. Includes a Battalion pin-up Gallery with 7 pin-ups.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome, Ryan Benjamin, and Dan Norton.
Battalion is dead. And all the clues are pointing to the WildC.A.T.s as the ones responsible. As two of the Wildstorm Universe's elite super teams stand poised for an epic battle, an arch fiend plots both their demises. Featuring the back-up tale "Loose Cannon: Part 1 of 3!" Starring Cannon. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Jeff Rebner and Chuck Gibson. Includes a pin-up by Pop Mhan and Chuck Gibson.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.
Part 1 of 2 - Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome and Pop Mhan.
As the team mourns the passing of one of their own and plots their next move against the WildC.A.T.s, Synergy is captured by the nefarious sorcerer Argos. Featuring the back-up tale "Loose Cannon: Part 2 of 3!" Starring Cannon. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Jeff Rebner and Chuck Gibson. Includes a pin-up by Allen Im and Chuck Gibson.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.
Part 2 of 2 - Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome, John Holdredge and Chuck Gibson.
Synergy stands alone in a showdown with the sinister Argos. Hope she survives! Featuring the back-up tale "Loose Cannon: Part 3 of 3!" Starring Cannon. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Jeff Rebner and Peter Gross. Includes
Cover price $2.50.
Created and written by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. Art by Scott Clark and Trevor Scott. Cover by Jim Lee.
Cannon's team fell before the superior might of the mysterious stranger attacking the Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor. Now, StormWatch One steps up to meet the challenge, but are they prepared for what they will find? Meanwhile, Malcolm, Battalion's younger brother, meets his instructor.
32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Backlash. Cover price $1.95.
Part 1 of 2 - Story by Ron Marz. Art by Matt Broome, Mel Rubi and Chuck Gibson.
StormWatch heads to the Ukraine to take on the techno terror known as M.A.D.-1. But this time Bendix, the former Weathman-1, will be joining them in the field. Will this be an asset, or a liability? Featuring the back-up tale "Cross Currents!" Starring Undertow. Written by Steven T. Seagle. Art by Michael Lopez and Gary Martin.
32 pages, FC Cover price $2.50.
