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Casanova #12
 As Sasa Lisi unravels the mystery of Casanova's disappearance, the girl with the most daddy issues in the world comes gunning for daddy's secret spy moon base in a no-holds-barred bloodbath. All hell breaks loose as Zephyr and her psychotic boyfriend Kubark Benday come to E.M.P.I.R.E. to settle some family scores. And by 'settle some family scores,' we mean 'kill everything that moves.' Find out why GQ calls Casanova, 'Devastatingly geeky - and brilliant. |
Overman #2
 story SCOTT REED art & cover SHANE WHITE Pittsburgh, the year 2135. Omakon agent Nathan Fisher relives a horrifying event in his past that will forever alter his future, while encountering a mysterious, shadowy being called the Atomic Clock. Narrowly escaping, Nathan finds the culprit behind the stolen data he was ordered to retrieve, along with an apocalyptic warning he can't ignore. JANUARY 3" |
Misericordia #2
 by Rebekah Brem Luscinia Solita's life as a refugee in the underground city takes a frightening turn when her affair with a humanoid boy from The Surface becomes public knowledge, and a loved one's betrayal leads to a violent confrontation between Luscinia and The Humanoid Police." |
Iron and The Maiden Brutes Bims & The City #1
 by Jason Rubin & Various With the first arc of Jason Rubin's groundbreaking series wrapped up, Aspen presents this special sketchbook issue, Iron and The Maiden: Brutes, Bims, and The City #1, showcasing the character designs, background concepts, cover layouts and original sketches that brought the world of Iron and The Maiden to life! Featuring art by Francis Manapul, Joel Gomez, Michael Turner, Jim Lee, and original character designers Joe Madureira, Jeff Matsuda, and Blur Studios, along with many others, this is the definitive source book for all of your Iron needs! Available with a regular cover or in limited editions signed by Francis Manapul or Michael Turner! The regular editions ship with two covers in a 50/50 ration." |
Drafted #5
 Author: Mark Powers Artist: Chris Lie Cover Artist: Chris Lie Paranoia reigns in the aftermath of a grotesque discovery beneath the wreckage of Berlin! When a similar discovery is made in Ottawa, Gabriel and his team are sent in-- their first true taste of the violence of war. The experience will profoundly change them� making a healer a warrior, a President a foot soldier, and a store clerk a leader. And when the dust settles, the team will gain a new member�" |
Infinite Ryvius TPB
 by Shinsuke Kurihashi & Hajime Yatate Based on the dramatic and popular sci-fi anime thriller, Infinite Ryvius the manga is about a ship full of teenage cadets lost in space desperately trying to get home while dealing with the inner strife and egos of each other. This is set includes Infinite Ryvius, Volumes 1 and 2." |
I Revolution GN Vol. 02
 by Yuu Asami Explosions, rescues, time machines and former loves - they all mesh in the second volume of A-I Revolution as the robots continue their struggle to learn human emotion!" |
Wasteland #14
 by Antony Johnston & Joe Infurnari When a mysterious stranger arrived in Providence it changed the lives of Doc, Abi, and the rest of the town forever - but that wasn't Michael's first visit! Series writer Antony Johnston and special guest artist Joe Infurnari spin a tale from the ruin runner's past that holds hints of his future!" |
Knights Of The Zodiac TPB
 by Masami Kurumada To stop the army of Hades, Athena's Knights have unleashed forces beyond even their control. Hit by two cosmic blows of the forbidden Athena Exclamation, Sanctuary itself begins to crumble. But the battle has only just begun. In a desperate gambit, Seiya and his fellow Bronze Knights prepare to descend into the underworld and challenge Hades face to face. But Princess Sienna has a shocking plan of her own! Rating: T" |
Yu Yu Hakusho TPB
 by Yoshihiro Togashi With the Dark Tournament far behind them, the gang is in a whole new mess! Someone is trying to pick up where Sakyo's dream of opening a portal from the demon plane into the human world left off. Already, energy from their evil world is seeping through. The group heads to Swarm City and finds the place crawling with nasty insects only those with a developed sixth sense can see. Rating: T" |
Eyeshield 21 TPB
 by Riichiro Inagaki & Yusuke Murata It's time for some serious gridiron action when the Bando Spiders collide with the Devil Bats! The game gets off to a bad start for the Bats when an incredibly accurate onside kick, combined with top-notch blocking, results in a field goal and an early lead for the Spiders. From there it just gets worse as the Devil Bats try to overcome the Spiders' special defensive maneuver, the 'Run Force'! Rating: T+" |
Drifting Classroom TPB
 by Kazuo Umezu Guided by the words of a dying student, the survivors leave the school and travel across the desert in search of 'paradise' - only to find something stranger than they could ever imagine. Maddened by hunger, the students turn to a horrifying, final solution! Rating: M" |
Casanova #13
 Story MATT FRACTION Art FABIO MOON Cover GABRIEL BÁ Time sure flies when you're killing people. Over on the E.M.P.I.R.E. side of things, the surviving cast members do a head-count, bury the dead, mourn a little and plan on avenging an awful lot-- all of which screams BAD NEWS for Zephyr Quinn. Who, speaking of, enters into phase 2 of Newman Xeno's sinister plan over on the X.S.M. side of things. Just what the hell are they building on X.S.M. Island? And what does that have to do with Casanova Quinn's disappearance? FEBRUARY 20 ï 24 PAGES ï 2C ï $1.99 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES" |
Godland #21
 story JOE CASEY art & cover TOM SCIOLI BOOK TWENTY-ONE: UNSPEAKABLE! The showdown in Las Vegas (or what's left of it) between Adam Archer and the Triad takes a decidedly deadly turn! You will all bow down before the terror of the ZARATHUSTRA BEAST! The future of humanity - its very survival - is decided here! THE ULTIMATE COSMIC SAGA RETURNS WITH ITS MOST DEVASTATING ISSUE YET! FEBRUARY 20" |
Narcopolis #1
 Jamie Delano returns with this new science-fiction masterpiece! The British writing maestro, who helped usher in Vertigo with his launch of Hellblazer, returns to comics with his radical new vision of the future. The citizens of Narcopolis lead blessed lives, enriched by sucking down delicious MamaDream and fulfilling their tasks to enrich society. But Gray Neighbor just isn't sure that is all life has to offer, and maybe there is more beyond the daily sluice. But when a psychestryke horrorist attack brings carnage to his life, he is thrust deeper into the edges of this Utopian society and into conflict with the agents of T.R.U.S.T. who keep order. Crafting whole new chunks of language, and stunning concepts of a bizarre new world, Delano delivers a masterful new series that must be seen to be believed! New artist Jeremy Rock provides stunningly-detailed sequential pages that fully compliment this truly revolutionary book. |
Narcopolis #1 (Wrap Cover)
 by Jamie Delano & Jeremy Rock Jamie Delano returns with this new science-fiction masterpiece! The British writing maestro, who helped usher in Vertigo with his launch of Hellblazer, returns to comics with his radical new vision of the future. The citizens of Narcopolis lead blessed lives, enriched by sucking down delicious MamaDream and filling their tasks to enrich society. But Gray Neighbor just isn't sure that is all life has to offer, and maybe there is more beyond the daily sluice. But when a psychestryke horrorist attack brings carnage to his life, he is thrust deeper into the edges of this utopian society and into conflict with the agents of T.R.U.S.T. who keep order. Crafting whole new chunks of language, and stunning concepts of a bizarre new world, Delano delivers a masterful new series that must be seen to be believed! New artist Jeremy Rock provides stunningly-detailed sequential pages that fully compliment this truly revolutionary book. Each issue is available with a regular and wraparound...... |
Es GN Vol. 08
 by Fuyumi Soryo Ryousuke Akiba calls himself ES, a code name taken from a mysterious scientific experiment. Ryousuke will live to be at least two centuries old and possesses strange mental powers: He can enter people's minds, discover their darkest secrets, even rearrange their memories so that complete strangers will treat him like family. Ryousuke acts not out of malice but for survival-wandering Tokyo for reasons known only to him. No one recognizes him for what he is . . . until Dr. Mine Kujyou, a determined researcher, meets someone who challenges everything she knows about science-ES, possessor of the Eternal Sabbath gene. But is he the only one?" |
Pumpkin Scissors GN Vol. 02
 by Ryotaro Iwanaga A ceasefire ended the long war between the Royal Empire and the Republic of Frost. Three years later, the Empire is plagued by starvation, pestilence, and soldiers turning into bandits. To aid in the war relief effort, the Imperial Army State Section III, also known as the Pumpkin Scissors, was established. Considered a waste of resources by some, and just an instrument of propaganda by others, the Pumpkin Scissors still take their duty to assist the country's reconstruction seriously. One day their life starts to change when Randel Oland, a veteran soldier with a mysterious past joins their ranks!" |
Metro Survive GN Vol. 01
 by Yuki Fujisawa Mishima is your average spineless pushover, working as a repairman for the Exopolis Tower, Tokyo's largest and hottest high rise business and entertainment building. He promises to come home in time to celebrate his son's birthday, but when he lets his boss saddle him with overtime, the task takes him all night. On the morning subway train heading home, a massive earthquake strikes and collapses both Exopolis and its underground train lines. Now Mishima is trapped deep underground with the other passengers of the train, some of whom are less than cooperative. Will he be able to take the initiative for once and lead them all to freedom, or will they starve in their underground prison?" |
Clash TPB
 by Greg Karras, Corey Hamscher & Anthony Tan Earth's greatest heroes defeat vicious alien invaders, but only with catastrophic results. From the ruins, a new society emerges - one governed by super-humans. To new order, benevolent at first, soon becomes a totalitarian regime. Humankind, however, will not submit. Armed with guts, guile and skill, C.L.A.S.H. unites to overthrow its super-powered oppressors!" |
Wasteland #15
 by Antony Johnston & Chris Mittenx A brand-new story arc begins here! But don't take our word for it! Here's what one of the sand-eaters from issue #15 had to say - FINAAALEEE IZZA SANDIIZ ORRAAGIIIIIIN! SEEEEAS KIIIILSA NASSSSSTIS! INTRADUZIIIIN MEBSAA! IZZA BESSSTIIIZU DIS FAAAA! Cover by Ben Templesmith." |
Third GN Vol. 01 (of 2)
 Creator: Yuko ItoProduct Synopsis: Many years after a devastating war that killed 80% of the population, Earth is now being watched by a group of beings known as The Third, named for the third red eye on their forehead that can access various computer systems. Navigating this barren, apocalyptic landscape is Honoka, a jill-of-all-trades that uses her powerful third blue eye to detect life forces in battle as she attempts to keep her friends from the Third's deadly grasp. Sell Sheet Keynote: The inspiration for the anime Key Selling Points: � Online marketing campaign with banner and viral promotions, and exclusive online property profile page targeting more than two million impressions; online preview at TOKYOPOP.com � Anime available from Right Stuf International; cross-promotions in development, including insert and preview on the DVD � Based on a novel series popular in Japan � Will appeal to fans of .hack and Trinity Blood � Preview in Trinity Blood Vol. 4 (Feb. 2008)" |
Yakitate Japan TPB Vol. 10
 by Takashi Hashiguchi Team Pantasia's week of intense baking on a deserted island is all but nullified when a crooked member of the Monaco Cup Steering Committee forces Azuma, Kawachi and Suwabara into a rematch. What barren, brutal landscape will be selected as their next proving ground? Try the Huautla Cave in Mexico, one of the deepest and most dangerous caves in the world. It's time for Azuma and company to prepare themselves for some life-or-death subterranean baking! Rating: T+" |
Transhuman #1
 'DISCOVERY' From JONATHAN HICKMAN, creator of THE NIGHTLY NEWS, PAX ROMANA and RED MASS FOR MARS, comes TRANSHUMAN, a story that covers the discovery of superhuman genetic engineering, the companies built on the back of that discovery and the marketing war to bring it into each and every one of our homes. Illustrated by JM RINGUET, TRANSHUMAN is a mockumentary told in the same vein as the great Christopher Guest movies Spinal Tap and Best in Show. |
Godland #22
 story JOE CASEY art & cover TOM SCIOLI BOOK TWENTY-TWO: DETONATE REALITY SAGA! A terrifying, consciousness-altering secret rocks Commander Adam Archer to his very core! And what is the story of THE TYRANNY FATES - and what is its connection to all of human existence? Bring the noise! COSMIC CARNAGE SET TO SPEED METAL TEMPOS! THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT! MARCH 19" |
Buck Godot Psmith SC
 by Phil Foglio Revisit the controlled anarchy of planet New Hong Kong and hero Buck Godot, the futuristic gun-for-hire who is 'always available, but never free.' Buck must deal with an antagonist who refuses to stay dead, as well as the threatened loss of his beloved local bar! Humor and hard science fiction from Hugo Award-winning cartoonist Phil Foglio." |