Welcome to Gay Previews, a monthly list that highlights the work of LGBT and gay friendly creators. Listings are primarily taken from each month’s PREVIEWS. Just refer to the page number in your PREVIEWS copy for more information about each comic. Other sources such as a publisher’s website may be used. In these cases, a link is provided.
If you are a LGBT creator whose work has been accidentally overlooked or is not included in PREVIEWS solicitations, please contact me at glajoe at gayleague dot com to be included.
Inspired by Andy Mangels whose idea this is originally and who dutifully compiled numerous lists before this one.
Names listed in bold face are LGBT or gay friendly creators.
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
ECHO #19 $3.50 Page 178
Terry Moore
Trapped in an underground bunker, Julie fights with Annie over who should use her body for the escape, and poor Dillon is the referee! Meanwhile, Dan’s biker gang buries their fallen brothers. After the funeral, the boys mount up for an all out attack on HeNRI.
AURORA PUBLISHING
BE HONEST GN $12.95 Page 187
Naduki Koujima
It s a hot summer vacation in the dorm at an all-boys’ school. Things unexpectedly heat up even further when Aoi ends up rooming with his cold and aloof childhood friend, Shiki. Be Honest! also includes: A Christmas love story at the boys dorm, a hospital romance between two doctors, and a romance between a doctor and a student.
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I CAN’T EVEN BREATHE WITHOUT YOU $12.95 Page 187
Yuuri Eda and Yamimaru Enjin
Lazy, deadbeat manga author, Niki (pen name: Kaoruko Goutokuji), finally caught his big break! Except for one problem: his almost supernatural inability to do just about anything! But with a hot, elite business man, Shoji Tatsuhiko, as his childhood friend who constantly looks out for him, who can blame him? Based on a popular yaoi novel, Yamimaru Enjin, an established yaoi author, presents bittersweet love!
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DARK HORSE
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #31 $2.99 Page 38
Joss Whedon and George Jeanty
After Willow unearths giant Tibetan goddesses to help in the fight against Twilight and his disposable soldiers, the Slayers are forced to retreat when the goddesses go AWOL and attack indiscriminately. Without powers the Slayers are unable to keep up the fight against missile fire, grenade launchers, and tanks. It would seem that all is lost, and Buffy–all alone–must make her last stand on a battlefield covered in the bodies of friends and foes. Series artist Georges Jeanty reunites with Buffy creator Joss Whedon for this very special Season Eight one-shot.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Season 8 Vol 6 TPB $15.99 Page 39
Jane Esperson, Joss Whedon and George Jeanty
Volume 6 showcases the first retreat of the Slayer legion. Vampires have solid footing at the top of the totem and Slayers have been crushed to the bottom–in short, no one likes Buffy anymore . . . least of all this season’s mysterious Big Bad, Twilight, who is hot on her magical trail! Now that it’s the world against Slayers, Buffy must find a way to return the status quo to… status quo — and keep her girls alive long enough to do it! Enter Oz, the only person/werewolf Buffy knows who is down with the suppression of magic, and can take the Slayer army off of Twilight’s magic-specific radar. With Oz’s assistance, the Slayers and Wiccans try to become “normal” through meditation and hard labor–although, not everyone sees the advantage of being magicless, namely, Willow, Giles, and Andrew. And they could be right. After all, is a peaceful life for a Slayer even possible? Collects issues #26-#30 of the ongoing series.
Conan the Cimmerian #18 $2.99 Page 29
Tim Truman, Tomas Giorella, and José Villarrubia
Defying Yasmela’s orders, Conan sets himself on a runaway course that will end his time fighting with the combined forces of Amalric’s mercenaries, the Khorajan army, and Julion of Koth’s rebel soldiers. Our newest issue marks a turning point in Conan’s career as a sword for hire, when he and his comrades find themselves without work or direction. An old battle wound threatens the life of Amalric, the leader of the restless mercenaries, and the rekindled affair between Princess Yasmela and Prince Julion continues to enrage Conan–who must take action in order to save face. This original tale explores events alluded to in Robert E. Howard’s Conan tales, taking place right after Dark Horse’s Black Colossus story arc and building to the birth of Conan’s “Free Companions”!
DC
BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #8 $3.99 Page 73
Paul Dini, Marc Andreyko, Dustin Nguyen, and Jeremy Haun
The rash of child abductions requires decisive action, so Robin goes undercover to learn more about the missing kids. But what can he do when he winds up a prisoner in Zsasz’s slaughterhouse? Can even a highly trained warrior escape from the frighteningly evil clutches of Zsasz? And in the Manhunter co-feature, Kate has to deal with the results of her recent encounter with Two-Face. But is prepared to uncover the mystery surrounding the former D.A.’s death? And can she even trust Two-Face’s word?
DETECTIVE #861 $3.99 Page 72
Greg Rucka, Jock, and Cully Hamner
It’s double the detectives with Batman and Batwoman in for part one of “Cutter”! Batwoman investigates a string of grisly attacks that have left the victims mutilated, or, worse, dead. But what does this case have to do with the kidnapping of a socialite from ten years ago, and what evidence can The Dark Knight himself bring to light on this macabre mystery? Featuring guest art by acclaimed illustrator Jock! And in the co-feature, the Huntress and The Question find themselves in over their heads as a gunrunning case leads them to the business end of a double-barrel shotgun!
GREEN ARROW/ BLACK CANARY: THE WEDDING ALBUM TPB $17.99 Page 93
Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang
Green Arrow and Black Canary are ready to exchange vows — but can they make it down the aisle alive? This new trade paperback collects the GA/BC WEDDING SPECIAL and the first five issues of the happy couple’s monthly series and guest-stars the Justice League of America.
This trade is available from Amazon.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #6 #2.99 Page 81
James Robinson and Mauro Casioli
After a shocking loss, Prometheus reveals an even greater threat to the team than they thought possible! How will this new crisis change the face of the DC Universe? Find out in the penultimate chapter of this groundbreaking miniseries event!
[This Starman is Mikaal Tomas whom Robinson revealed to have a male love interest in his STARMAN. Batwoman is also scheduled to take part in this story, but so far has only been fleetingly shown in unrelated panels.]
QUESTION #37 $2.99 Page 66
Greg Rucka, Denys Cowan, and Bill Sienciewicz
A BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in! Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS, CHECKMATE) joins original THE QUESTION series artists Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz for the return of Vic Sage! The Black Lantern rings have made their way to earth and disturbed the grave of the original Question. Now, the faceless man returns as Black Lantern Vic Sage targets his former protege – and current replacement – Renee Montoya. It’s the Question vs. the Black Lantern Question vs. Lady Shiva in the ultimate throw-down! One shot.
SECRET SIX #17 $2.99 Page 70
Gail Simone, John Ostrander, and J. Calafiore
John Ostrander and Gail Simone continue their epic team-up that begins in SUICIDE SQUAD #67! Suicide Squad has taken capture of Deadshot, forcing him to rejoin their ranks. But the Secret Six doesn’t see that happening any time soon!
SECRET SIX: UNHINGED TPB $14.99 Page 93
Gail Simone and Nicola Scott
The Secret Six are back in an all-new ongoing series that promises to deliver some of the darkest, most twisted action adventure the DC Universe has seen since…well, the last time the Secret Six got together!Join Catman, Scandal, Deadshot, Ragdoll, and their two newest members as they hit the road on the run from some of the world’s most dangerous killers! A contract has been put out on the lives of the Six, but the sly team has some tricks – and a whole lot of bullets – up their own sleeves! Prepare for an adventure that will take them through a gauntlet across the seediest parts of the DC Universe, and will ultimately pit them against a foe more monstrous and murderous than any they’ve ever had to face! [Re-offered.]
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STARMAN #81 $2.99 Page 67
James Robinson and Fernando Dagino
ames Robinson revives his beloved STARMAN series for one more issue as a Black Lantern Starman haunts Opal City. Which Starman has returned and who can stop him from wreaking havoc on the city? Well, the Shade would rather just continue his date with Hope O’Dare, but if no one else can be bothered, what choice does he have but to investigate? Just don’t dare call him a Super Hero. As the rest of the DC Universe is learning, defeating Black Lanterns isn’t easy – is this the final curtain call for the immortal Shade? Find out in another of this month’s one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles! One shot. [Note: This issue is on the list solely on the chance it may include Mikaal Tomas, the blue Starman whose lover Tony was killed in Robinson's JLA Cry For Justice.]
SUICIDE SQUAD #67 $2.99 Page 69
John Ostrander, Gail Simone, and J. Calafiore
Original SUICIDE SQUAD writer John Ostrander and Gail Simone resurrect The Suicide Squad as they take on BLACKEST NIGHT and the Secret Six! The Fiddler has risen from the dead, and he’s targeting Deadshot and anyone who stands in his way. But someone else has targeted Deadshot – the Suicide Squad! Everything is about to hit the Wall (Amanda Waller, that is) – and this Wall hits back! Continuing this month’s one-issue revival of classic DC Universe titles, this epic story carries into January’s SECRET SIX #17! One shot.
TITANS: LOCKDOWN TPB $14.99 Page 93
Judd Winick, Sean McKeever, Howard Porter and Julian Lopez
There’s a traitor in the Titans’ midst, and the entire Titans headquarters is under lockdown until the team can discover which member could betray them. The problem is, there’s no real way to investigate, since the traitor is now a sleeper agent! Will they have the strength to take down one of their own? And even more, will they want to?
This trade is available from Amazon.
WONDER WOMAN #40 $2.99 Page 86
Gail Simone and Aaron Lopresti
Wonder Woman faces The Crows! Five mysterious young men with a dark and terrible secret have arrived on Paradise Island with one mission: To kill Wonder Woman!
WONDER WOMAN: THE CIRCLE TPB $14.99 Page 93
Gail Simone, Terry Dodson, and Bernard Chang
An army of foes called the Olympians have risen to begin their all-out assault on war across the globe and only Wonder Woman can stop them! One particular attack could spell the end of the Department of Metahuman Affairs and end WW’s secret identity of Diana Prince. And Wonder Woman’s life is changed forever when she faces a monster named Genocide who easily goes toe to- toe with the comic book icon…and beats her! Don’t miss this crucial arc in Wonder Woman’s history! [Re-offered.]
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JOHNNY DC
SCOOBY DO #152 $2.50 Page 95
Terrance Griep, Ivan Velez, Leo Batic, Horacio Ottolini, Fabio Laguna
Scooby-Doo and the gang hit the Wakeboard World Championship, but end up splish-splashing with the the Scaled Sleeper! Is this monster the last of a primordial race as it claims? Only Scooby and his friends can find out!
VERTIGO
ABSOLUTE V FOR VENDETTA $99.99 Page 117
Alan Moore and David Lloyd
Alan Moore and David Lloyd’s powerful epic about loss of freedom and individuality gets the Absolute treatment for the first time in this new, oversized slipcase edition!
Taking place in a totalitarian England following a devastating war that changed the face of the planet, V FOR VENDETTA was the inspiration for the hit 2005 movie starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. This amazing graphic novel spotlights a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask and his young protégé as they fight political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. It’s a gripping tale of the blurred lines between ideological good and evil and details a world where political and personal freedoms are non-existent. This new edition features the improved production values and coloring from the 2005 hardcover in larger format for optimum enjoyment of the stunning art and story
Includes the original 10 issues plus never before reprinted bridging pages which are newly colored plus intros by Lloyd and Moore to the series plus Moore’s extended history of its creation “Behind the Painted Smile” and a newly expanded sketchbook section by David Lloyd. [Re-offered]
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GREEK STREET #7 $2.99 Page 114
Peter Milligan and Davide Gianfelice
While Chantel the chorus girl agonizes over whether she should take a more active role in the story, Eddie and Sandy are forced to play starring roles in a monstrous porn movie. Meanwhile, Owen Furey discovers the shocking truth behind the scars that disfigure his brother’s face – which might just lead to a war with their bitter and powerful enemies. With more sex, bloodshed and labyrinths, the tragedy continues…[Detective Dedalus is gay.]
MADAME XANADU #19 $2.99 Page 115
Matt Wagner, Jöelle Jones, and David Hahn
After the shocking conclusion to the previous issue, a 2-part story by guest artist Joelle Jones begins a storybook look back at Madame Xanadu’s earliest days in ancient, pastoral Britain. The Elder Folk confront the coming of mortal man, and the rivalry between two ageless sisters takes root. [Wagner has revealed a part of Xanadu's life during the Spanish Inquisition in which she loved a woman named Marisol.]
MADAME XANADU: EXODUS NOIR $12.99 Page 115
Matt Wagner,
Matt Wagner is joined by master illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta (THE SHADOW) for this epic story starring the seductive sorceress Kaluta first envisioned 30 years ago. Weaving a mystery that jumps from the Spanish Inquisition to 1940s New York City, long-buried secrets are revealed as Madame Xanadu investigates a murder 500 years in the making. Collected from issues #11-15 of the hit Vertigo series. Advance-solicited; on sale February 10. [This story arc shows Madame Xanudu's life and romantic relationship with another woman during the Spanish Inquisition.]
This trade is available for Amazon pre-orders.
WILDSTORM
THE AUTHORITY #18 $2.99 Page 96
Marc Bernadin, Adam Freeman, and Al Barrionuevo
A new chapter in The Authority begins as a bolt from the deepest reaches of space gives the Carrier a new lease on life. Now the heroes of the WildStorm Universe must decide whether they should abandon the seemingly hopeless Earth or stay behind and fight for its survival.
THE AUTHORITY: THE LOST YEAR #5 $2.99 Page 97
Grant Morrison, Keith Giffen and Jonathon Wayshack
The Carrier is trapped in The Bleed between realities, too low on power to make it any further. And it turns out they’re not alone. There are…things in The Bleed. Hungry things that see the Carrier as a tasty meal.
THE AUTHORITY: RULE BRITANNIA $19.99 Page 97
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Simon Coleby, and Drew Johnson
The super-team created to protect Earth from threats of a global scale struggle to carry on after they fail in their mission. In this collection featuring issues #8-16 of their monthly series, find out what The Authority must do after their world is destroyed. Advance-solicited; on sale February 24
D.E.
THE BOYS #38 $2.99 Page 217
Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson
The Female of the species is more deadly than the male, according to the poem- just how deadly is revealed in the secret origin of the Boys’ most mysterious member. The dawn of nuclear warfare, rumours of mutant Japanese monsters from the ocean, a subscription to Marie Claire- all this and more in “The Instant White Hot Wild”.
THE BOYS Vol 4: WE GOTTA GO NOW LIMITED EDITION HC Page 217 $29.99
Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, and John Higgins
They’re outcasts. Renegades. Rogues. Outsiders. They’re the world’s most profitable superheroes. They’re the G-Men. But all is not well with mysterious millionaire John Godolkin’s band of misfits. Silver Kincaid, one of the original G-Men, has just committed suicide in the most public and grotesque way imaginable. That’s not good news for Vought-American’s number one franchise, with G-Force, G-Coast, G-Style, G-Wiz, the G-Brits and the G-Nomads all depending on their slice of the G-pie. There’s far too much at stake for anyone to go poking around the G-Mansion now. Who knows what dirty secrets might be waiting down there in the dark? So it’s just too bad that Butcher, Hughie, Mother’s Milk, the Frenchman and the Female have decided to do precisely that. Even it they risk finally biting off much, much more than they can chew… This limited — to initial orders only — hardcover printing collects issues 23-30 (“WE GOTTA GO NOW”) of the acclaimed series and features a complete cover gallery including all of the alternate covers from the run (along with the covers by Darick Robertson): John Cassaday, Howard Chaykin, John Higgins, David Lloyd, Dave Gibbons, Gary Erksine, Steve Dillon and Jim Lee!
DIGITAL MANGA DISTRIBUTION
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Vol 1 $8.95 Page 228
Jinko Fuyuno and Noboru Takasuki
Junya Sawa is an ordinary man — a modestly successful bank employee in Tokyo. But that isn’t the life he wanted for himself. In the eight years since he graduated from high school, he’s been unable to forget the man who could have changed his life — Uzuki Kobayakawa, the heir to a yakuza dynasty in Tokyo. Now, brought together by chance once again, he’s forced to face the choices he made in his youth that tore them apart and to decide whether their differences will keep them apart forever.
GREEN LIGHT $8.95 Page Page 227
Yura Tamaki and Taishi Zaou
High school freshman Shotaro Izumi has a problem. That problem is his childhood best friend, Makoto Natsuki. Natsuki lives the life of a prince. Ever since elementary school, his perfect looks and sweet disposition have won the hearts of everyone around him and attracted a gaggle of fans. But Natsuki’s burst into fame has plunged Izumi into hell. Five years ago Izumi’s offhanded criticism of his friend earned him the hatred of all the girls (and boys) in school, and it’s only gotten worse since. His friendship with Natsuki was destroyed over the incident, and the ostracism has seriously warped his personality. The more Natsuki becomes a star, the more Izumi becomes a bitter social outcast. So when Natsuki asks Izumi one day what he can do to make up for everything, Izumi flippantly says “Go out with me” just to get a rise out of him. But to his shock, Natsuki takes him up on the offer–and seems to take it very seriously…
HOW TO SEDUCE A VAMPIRE $12.95 Page 226
Nimosaku Shimada
Watanabe gathered up Mizuo’s battered and bloodstained body, was forced to cooperate with the ensuing blood transfusion, and for his trouble was late for his part-time job, resulting in his termination. The mysterious Mizuo tells the now-unemployed Watanabe that he is a vampire, and offers Watanabe a position at his salon. Despite his feeling that Mizuo is a potentially dangerous partner, for some reason Watanabe cannot bear to be away from him…
IN THE WALNUT Vol 1 $12.95 Page 225
Toko Kawai
What do a gallery owner, Hideo Tanizaki, and a young, naive filmmaker, Sohei Nakai, have in common? Well, both of them are 24-years-old – that’s a good start. They both graduated from the same art school – that can’t hurt either. The fact that Tanizaki has a perchance for art forgery is just one “minor” difference between the two that Tanizaki hopes to rectify pretty quickly. Under Tanizaki’s influence, Nakai is inducted into the shady world of counterfeit art and black market dealings. However, not all of Tanizaki’s soul has been corrupted by the promise of money and power. With a kind soul, perhaps even these high stake crimes can be put to good use.
MILLENIUM PRIME MINISTER Vol 3 $12.95 Page 227
Eiki Eiki
Sai, who ran away from Kanata and was being sheltered by Matsumoto, has been kidnapped!! And when it’s made public, not even Sai knew how big of a bombshell the truth behind the kidnapping would be!! Now it looks as though Sai and Matsumoto are becoming Kanata’s enemies. And what does this mean for Minoru and Kanata’s burgeoning romance…?!
PHYSICAL ATTRACTION $12.95 Page 228
Tatsumi Kaiya
“When I met the cool stud Narusawa at college I said half-jokingly, “Screw me next!” Before the day was out, he had. Our relationship was supposed to be just physical, but now I realize I’m falling in love with Narusawa. Looking back on it, it’s a one-way love I brought upon myself. I’m much too embarrassed to tell the purely physical Narusawa “I love you” now!”
801 MEDIA
MANIAC SHORTS SHOT GN $15.95 (Less at Amazon) Page 232
Miya Ousaka
No information other than the mangaka’s name can be found thought it can be pre-ordered from Amazon.
IDW
KRAZY & IGNATZ IN TIGER TEA HC Page 245 $12.99
George Herriman
Krazy Kat’s most surreal adventures were the famed “Tiger Tea” sequence where Krazy Kat imbibed a psychedelia-inducing substance. This is George Herriman at his best in the only full-length Krazy Kat adventure story of his career presented in the same era as Terry and the Pirates and Captain Easy. Krazy & Ignatz in Tiger Tea showcases a rare photo of Herriman sporting a Mexican sombrero and smoking a funny looking cigarette, a perfect addition to this fun, classic trip down memory lane.
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LITTLE ADVENTURES IN OZ BOOK 1 $9.99 Page 246
Eric Shanower
n the marvelous Land of Oz, magic is always around the next corner. Dorothy, the Scarecrow and their many friends can’t stop plunging into one adventure after another. Wonder and magic abound in this collection of “The Enchanted Apple of Oz” and “The Ice King of Oz” by award-winning cartoonist Eric Shanower.
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IMAGE
PROOF #28 $3.50 Page 156
Alex Grecian and Riley Rossmo
“Conclusions” Series finale. The Dover Demon is gone and Proof’s future is uncertain. As the government moves in to shut down The Lodge, Proof makes a startling discovery that may change everything he thinks he knows about himself. [Supporting character Wayne Russet is gay.]
MARVEL
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #22 $2.99 Page 61
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, and Brad Walker
Holy Octo-mom! What’s growing in Moondragon’s belly, why is the Universal Church of Truth obsessed with keeping her, and can the Guardians rescue her before the planet they’re on goes supernova? Find out in the series that IGN calls “Impressive…Brad Walker’s pages are a dazzling sight…Guardians of the Galaxy is still standing tall and strong.” [Phyla (Quasar, now "Martyr") and Moondragon were lovers before Moondragon’s apparent death. Moondragon has since returned to the land of the living.]
MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #6 $3.99 Page 14
Eric Shanower and Skottie Young
War comes to Oz as the sassy General Jinjur and her army of amazonian milkmaids storm the city gates. And what do the ladies want? Gems, Fudge, and Sandwiches with the crusts cut off! Well, that and the head of King Scarecrow. Join the best-selling team of Eric Shanower and Skottie Young as the revolution heats up!
NATION X #2 $3.99 Page 65
C B Cebulski, Becky Cloonan, Tim Fish, John Barber
Jubilee returns to the X-Men, Gambit has trouble adjusting to life on Utopia, Northstar deals with the distance that island living necessitates and No-Girl has to save all the X-Men from a foe living right under their noses.
NATION X: X-FACTOR $3.99 Page 66
Peter David and Valentin De Landro
Utopia. The sanctuary for mutants to escape a world that wants them extinct. So is it the ideal home for X-Factor? That’s what Cyclops believes when he invites the world’s only mutant detective agency to relocate to their floating island retreat and take up residence there. But will Madrox and his team believe that it’s the best place for them? What old faces will pop up, and what old acquaintances will be renewed? And will there even be a Utopia left when the mysterious Crone shows up and threatens to bring the entire place crashing down into the Pacific?
NEW MUTANTS #9 $2.99 Page 69
Zeb Wells and Paul Davidson
What is Illyana Rasputin up to? In NEW MUTANTS #1, she returned from who knows where with knowledge that she says is from the future. A future where things aren’t going well for the X-Men. Emma Frost is not going to settle for this question being unanswered.
S.W.O.R.D. #3 $2.99 Page 75
Kieron Gillen and Steven Sanders
Agent Brand, Beast, Sydren, Beta Ray Bill, Marvel Boy, Jazinda, Karolina [Karolina Dean from the Runaways] and all the other aliens on Earth have been captured by Henry Gyrich and his “NO MORE ALIENS” agenda. Only one person can free them and save the world: Lockheed.
X-FACTOR #201 Page 76 $2.99
Peter David and Bing Casino
Something is rotten in the state of Latveria. How does it relate to the disappearance of the Invisible Woman? How does it involve Layla Miller, and is she now an ally of Doctor Doom, with all of her precious knowledge at his disposal? Will Madrox learn exactly who is buried beneath that mysterious grave? And will you buy the issue in order to find out? We dunno; what’re we, psychic?[David confirmed long standing fan speculation that there is a romantic component to Rictor and Shatterstar's relationship in X-Factor #44, published earlier in 2009 despite the discrepancy in numbering.]
KING HELL
BRAT PACK TPB $19.95 Page 248
Rick Veitch
The notorious superhero classic is back in print in this newly remastered edition, wrapped in an all-new cover! Rick Veitch’s fierce and darkly comic dissection of the hoary old “kid sidekick” genre is as harrowing as it is hilarious, subversively subtle, and completely over the top. Brat Pack is an edgy and unforgettable danse macabre that is a must for every graphic novel collection. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. [This is another new edition.]
ONI PRESS
STUMPTOWN #4 Page 252 $3.99
It’s the startling conclusion to the debut STUMPTOWN story arc! Private Detective Dex Parios finally placed together all the pieces of the puzzle only to have the fist of organized crime come in and knock it all to hell. Now Dex doesn’t just have to reacquire the target from her missing persons case, but keep herself alive as well! Superstar writer Greg Rucka (WHITEOUT, DETECTIVE COMICS) and hot new artist Matthew Southworth wrap up their first STUMPTOWN adventure with style and surprises!
WET MOON Vol 5 $14.95 Page 253
Ross Campbell
There’s lots going on in the tiny town of Wet Moon and the weirdness isn’t going to die down soon. With Cleo and her circle’s attention focused on the big softball game, the dark emotional clouds gathering in the distance have gone unnoticed. Will anybody be ready for the brutal conflict that’s on the horizon?
TOKYO POP
TOGAINU NO CHI Vol 5 $10.99 Page 265
Suguro Chayamachi
Akira battles a Line-addicted Takeru, who seems to be energized to an insane, superhuman level.
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Contributed by Ronald Byrd
Contributed by Ronald Byrd
Former assassin Mysta (Laser Eraser) Mystralis and her cyborg lover, Axel Pressbutton are rogue adventurers in space. In issue #3 of Laser Eraser and Pressbutton, they’re unexpectedly caught off guard in a warp storm while in hyper drive. Shifting down into normal space leads them into another adventure when they land on a nearby uncharted planet. Mysta is lured (with Axel in tow) to a long abandoned underground chamber. Inside Mysta is drawn to a slumbering woman enclosed in some kind of stasis chamber. Opening the capsule, Mysta is drawn into an illusionary world created by the woman within. The capsule quickly seals itself. We’re visually cued by Tsultrine’s pointed teeth, pale skin, long dark hair, and dark eyes that she’s a villain, but the enthralled Mysta believes they’re lovers, and let’s herself be psychically seduced.
Writer Gerry Conway had given Diana Prince an apartment in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City. After rescuing an airliner and sky divers, Wonder Woman returns to the rooftop of her apartment building, and with her magic lasso transforms into Prince. Diana almost makes into her apartment when she’s stopped by her neighbor Lance. Lance and his roommate Tod are throwing a party to which he invites Diana. Lance promises there will be interesting and creative people from the building (3 artists, 2 actors, a musician, and a professor) at his party. He follows Diana into her apartment, complimenting her on the decor, and mentioning that he’s a dancer, and he “almost had a part in ‘A Chorus Line’ Bob Fosse promised he’d use me in his new musical, after ‘Dancin’–”
Contributed by Ronald Byrd