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.
(W) Ron Marz (P) Luke Ross (I) Kevin Nowlan (Cov) Mike Mayhew
A tie-in to the epic FIRST BORN event! In "Flights of Angels," rookie Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste is unprepared as servants of the Angelus are closing in on her. But there's no reason not to trust the good guys, right? This issue will provide fans with a fuller reading experience and lead into FIRST BORN #2! Long time scribe Ron Marz is joined in the second of three very special FIRST BORN tie-in issues by the unstoppable art team of Luke Ross, Kevin Nowlan and cover artist Mike Mayhew.
Full Color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series Cover price $2.99.
Cover by Matt Haley & Kevin Nowlan (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic.
Shaken by a failed and very nearly deadly romance, rookie bearer Dani Baptiste confronts her feelings of betrayal and realizes this life, and the Witchblade, might not be for her. Dani seeks the advice of Sara Pezzini, who's had her share of experience with both the Witchblade and with being betrayed by men like Ian Nottingham and Kenneth Irons. It's time for some girl talk and some ass-kicking, with Dani's future as a bearer hanging in the balance!
Cover price $2.99.
In "Secret Origins", Supreme starts to remember pieces of his past, including how he gained his powers, his adventures as Kid Supreme and his first encounter with the League Of Infinity.
Script by Alan Moore, pencils by Joe Bennett and Rick Veitch, inks by Norm Rapmund and Veitch. Uncredited cover looks to be by Bennett.
Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND ANDY HARTNELL; ART BY CAMPBELL, JOE CHIODO AND ART ADAMS; FLIP COVERS BY CAMPBELL AND CHIODO AND ADAMS CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS.
CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS' popular DANGER GIRL series has inspired readers everywhere with its stylish non-stop action and adventure. Now, for the first time anywhere, co-writers J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell are joined by artists Joe Chiodo and Art Adams for exciting stories of their unforgettable creation in an extra-length "flip-book," the DANGER GIRL SPECIAL! Originally offered by Dynamic Forces but never published, the DANGER GIRL SPECIAL was initially intended as a one-shot showcasing a 12-page DANGER GIRL story written by J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell and pencilled by Art Adams (Monkeyman and O'Brien, TOM STRONG). Now that story is joined by another 12-pager ? this one written by Campbell and Hartnell, laid out by Campbell and painted by acclaimed "good-girl" artist Joe Chiodo (THE MECHANIC) ? in an extra-length Special. Rounding out the DANGER GIRL SPECIAL are dangerous pinups of the whole DANGER GIRL cast of characters by some of today's hottest artists, including Jim Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Michael Turner, David Mack, Adam Warren, Alex Garner, and more, all adding up to a Special no DANGER GIRL reader will want to be without! Retailers, please note: All orders for the original Dynamic Forces DANGER GIRL SPECIAL have been cancelled.
FC, 40 PG." Cover price $3.50.
Arthur Adams variant cover. "Overture," script by John Arcudi, pencils by Gary Frank, inks by Cam Smith and Richard Friend
With Freefall and Rainmaker having run off to find Roxy's step-mother, Lynch sends Alex out to bring them in; Warblade and Grifter are visiting Isaiah when a huge monster breaks through the wall and captures their friend; Alex shows up at Ms. Spaulding's house to bring in the girls when, much to Roxy's surprise, her step-mother seems to know him; Their reunion is cut short, however, when they are attacked by Warhawks. "I Want My Mommaaaaa!!", script by John Arcudi, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Scott Williams; Caitlin finds a little girl lost at the fair and tries to reunite her with her mother before the tyke drives her crazy.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
"The Freak!" Written by Alan Moore and Todd McFarlane. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane.
The Freak is introduced into the alleyways, and is threatened by street thugs. Spawn steps in and rescues the Freak from his attackers. As the Freak explains his origins, Spawn realizes that both of them are victims of evil men. The Freak convinces Spawn to go after Dr. Delorean with him to avenge the murder of his entire family. Unknowingly, Spawn finds himself an accomplice to an innocent mans death.
32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Keith Giffen. Cover price $1.95.
Cover art by Al Rio. "Homecoming," script by Brandon Choi, art by Al Rio
Fairchild, Grunge and Freefall make it back to earth in their spaceship only to find they have arrived thirty years in the future; Lynch is in charge of I.O. and is trying to save Manhattan, the last bastion of humanity, from the alien Drahn; Lynch and Sublime capture the kids but rebel forces led by Grifter, Rainmaker and Burnout have their sights set on a rescue.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
Art Adams variant cover. Balance of Terror, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Travis Charest, inks by Richard Friend
The series that launched Jim Lee's WildStorm Productions returns as the first new book to be released by WildStorm under the wings of DC Comics, in a special edition featuring six different covers; It has been six months since Grifter walked away from the remains of the WILDC.A.T.s - and, frankly, the last place he expected a reunion with his former teammates is on the waterways of Venice; A lot has changed in that time, and just how much has changed begins to be revealed here. Introductory articles with profiles of the creators.
36 pgs., $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST AND RICHARD FRIEND.
The dramatic events bridging the gap between WILDC.A.T.S Volume 1 and the exciting WILDCATS Volume 2 are finally revealed! What caused the 'Cats to split apart? Where are Zealot and Warblade? Venture into the not-too- distant past as a routine WildC.A.T.s mission to Ireland turns into an unforgettable nightmare. Grifter, Zealot, Warblade, Voodoo, and Spartan find themselves in a gruesome battle they cannot win ? a battle that tests their friendship, loyalty and faith in one another as their survival hangs in the balance.
FC, 32 PG.$2.50 " Cover price $2.50.
Cover byTravis Charest and Richard Friend. Untitled story, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Travis Charest, inks by Richard Friend and Carlos D'Anda
Still having flashbacks of parochial school days?; Just be thankful you weren't a student at the institute of learning in this issue!; The demonic headmaster at this all-girls school wields more than a ruler and passes out more than demerits!; Working undercover as an ice-cream man, good humor Grifter's trying to get the big scoop, but he's got his hands full with whiny kids, fistfuls of dirty quarters, and a truck full of fudgesicle pops!
36 pgs., $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
Cover by Travis Charest. Balance of Terror, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Travis Charest, inks by Richard Friend
The series that launched Jim Lee's WildStorm Productions returns as the first new book to be released by WildStorm under the wings of DC Comics, in a special edition featuring six different covers; It has been six months since Grifter walked away from the remains of the WILDC.A.T.s - and, frankly, the last place he expected a reunion with his former teammates is on the waterways of Venice; A lot has changed in that time, and just how much has changed begins to be revealed here. Introductory articles with profiles of the creators.
36 pgs., $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL & JOE CASEY. PENCILS BY TRAVIS CHAREST & SCOTT BENEFIEL, INKS BY RICHARD FRIEND & GREG SCOTT; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST.
Since Zealot's death, Grifter and the nefarious Kenyan have become fierce enemies. Now, thanks to Noir's mysterious ? and somewhat illegal ? connections, the 'Cats have finally gotten a serious lead on this manipulative villain. The stalking ground is New York City. Close your eyes and cover your ears, because if one of the Wildcats catches Kenyan, it won't be pretty. Let the chase begin!
FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART BY CARLOS MEGLIA; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST.
The return of the most eagerly anticipated character of all! One of the longest-running subplots of the original WILDC.A.T.S was Pike's pledge to kill a WILDC.A.T.! Now the villain finally gets his chance on the war-torn streets of Sarajevo. But Pike's about to learn that WILDCATS don't die easy! It's the return of the only WILDCAT who hasn't appeared yet, one who's finally here and looking quite sharp! It's a special self- contained issue illustrated by guest artist Carlos Meglia
FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.50.
Travis Charest Cover. Cover price $2.50.
An exciting new era for the Wildcats dawns in February's WILDCATS Volume 2 #8 as the book goes monthly, with a new writer-artist team set to amp up the tension and intrigue! Travis Charest stays on board as cover artist, while, between the covers, new writer Joe Casey (X-Men: Children of the Atom, MR. MAJESTIC) is joined by incredibly versatile artist Sean Phillips (HELLBLAZER, Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man, LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES)! This issue features a stunning variant cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams! (This cover will interlock with the Lee/Williams variant offered for GEN13 #50.) Writer Joe Casey's long-term plans for the 'Cats include the return of Ladytron (who he recently featured in MR. MAJESTIC #3) as part of the regular cast, along with plans for increased roles for Void and another familiar character whose identity will shock WILDCATS readers. In WILDCATS Volume 2 #8, part 1 of a bold 3-part story, Lord Emp has disappeared! Grifter is convinced that Kenyan is somehow involved, but is the unthinkable true? Has Emp turned traitor? What dark secrets will Cole Cash uncover during his investigation? The answers ? and the nonstop action ? start coming monthly with WILDCATS Volume 2 #8! This project is supported with house and trade ads. WILDCATS Volume 2 is an ongoing WildStorm Productions series edited by Rachelle Brissenden. Issue #8 arrives in comic-book stores February 2 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Note: 1 in 4 copies will feature the variant cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams." Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST.
The new creative team of writer Joe Casey and artist Sean Phillips hits new heights with a wild Las Vegas adventure! The Wildcats hit Vegas as the screws tighten on Emp and Kenyan! The search for all the answers continues as more of Kenyan's secrets are revealed. While Emp gambles on his future as a High Lord of Eternal Light, the Wildcats find themselves unexpectedly caught up in a casino heist masterminded by a former supervillain.
FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST.
The first storyline from the creative team of writer Joe Casey and artist Sean Phillips concludes as the final fates of both Lord Emp and the immortal villain, Kenyan, are revealed! Their secret history finally out in the open, the unexpected ending to this century-long conflict will shock new and longtime readers alike, with the WILDCATS cast changing dramatically as a result.
FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST.
It's the return of Ladytron! Grifter travels to Europe, a lone mercenary once again. But what he finds there pulls him (screaming) back into the chaos of WILDCATS' continuity. The Church of Gort is out to delete Ladytron once and for all, even if they have to go through Grifter to do it!
FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.
This is it, the final hour of the final day of the final year! It's the end of humanity, as well as super-humanity, unless the combined forces of the X-Men (including Wolverine, Storm, Kitty Pryde, Cable and Phoenix) and the WildC.A.T.s (including Warblade, Voodoo, Emp, Grifter and Zealot) can somehow manage to stop the Daemonites and the Sentinels...and the hellish hybrids they've unleashed on a ravaged world!
Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by Mat Broome and Sean Parsons.
Cover price $4.50.
Flip-Book; Die Hard on front cover. Chapel on back cover. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Miki. Back cover art by Jae Lee.
Untitled story, script and pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Mikil, Art Thibert (Assistant), and Norm Rapmund (Assistant); Die Hard knocks out Super Patriot and returns him to the Youngblood complex. Untitled story, script by Rob Liefeld (plot, script) and Eric Stephenson (script), art by Jae Lee; Wynn explains to Chapel that the same serum used to make him into a super soldier also contained a controllable strain of the HIV virus.
36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
Flip-Book; Super Patriot on front cover. Chapel on back cover. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Miki. Back cover art by Jae Lee. Untitled story, script and pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Mikil
Die Hard invades the Cyberdata complex looking for the captured Super Patriot; When he finds him, however, Die Hard discovers that the Patriot has been turned into a cyborg who violently resists any attempt to leave. Untitled story, script by Rob Liefeld (plot, script) and Eric Stephenson (script), art by Jae Lee; Wynn hires Giger to kill Chapel; In return, Giger tries to hire Chapel to kill Wynn.
36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
