What follows is a list of comics for September that might interest LGBT comics readers or have an LGBT or friendly creator or character(s), such as they are. Names are in bold because they’re either family or family friendly. If you’re an LGBT writer or artist whose work I’ve overlooked most likely because I’m getting senile or it may be that I don’t know you, in which case, I’m sorry and please drop me an email (glajoe at gayleague dot com) to rectify my ignorance!
Yep, this idea came from Andy Mangels who compiled 1,001 lists before me.
Now with more poo than a monkey can throw!
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
ECHO Volumes 3 & 4 $15.95 Page 222
Terry Moore
Moore Winner of the 2009 Harvey Award for ‘Best New Series’! Julie Martin wakes up in a desert motel covered in skintight radioactive atomic alloy capable of fantastic destruction. Pursued by a maniacal killer and a sexy government mercenary, Julie discovers the spirit of another woman is living inside her — and the two of them must stop the alloy from destroying the world! Volume 3 collects issues #11-15; Volume 4 collects issues #16-20. [One of the characters, Jack Cooper, is gay and has an unforgettable scene in #20 (vol 4).]
AMAZE INK/ SLAVE LABOR
THE ROYAL HISTORIAN OF OZ #2 $2.95 Page 224
Tommy Kovac and Andy Hirsch
Failed writer Jasper Fizzle has committed the desperate crime of stealing artifacts and creatures from the Land of Oz and bringing them to the mortal world. Now he and his teenage son, Frank, are on the run from the enforcers of the Official Oz Society in their traveling Oz museum. But unbeknownst to the Fizzles, otherworldly forces are appearing in the mortal world, drawn by the stolen magic in the Oz caravan. While Jasper is busy being museum curator and Oz historian, Frank and his new best friend Zik the winged monkey wander right into the path of danger!
ARCANA STUDIO
DRAGON’S LAIR HC $19.95 Page 230
Andy Mangels, Ryan Foley and Fabio Laguna
Travel to a time of Sword and Sorcery; a time of Dragons and Damsels in distress! Follow Dirk the Daring and Princess Daphne as they return from an astonishing adventure in the Free Realms only to be attacked by the great dragon, Singe, and his evil minions. Singe vows revenge against Dirk for killing his offspring, and Daphne is soon caught in the dread dragon’s claws. Now, armed with his courage and skill, Dirk must brave the Dark Kingdom and all its evils in order to save the Princess from Singe! Collected for the first time with never-before-seen art and sketches from the Don Bluth, taken from the Dragon’s Lair video game!
BLUEWATER
THE 10th MUSE: THE LOST ISSUE #3 $3.99 Page 248
Darren Davis and Roger Cruz
n this lost issue of The 10th Muse (illustrated by X-Men artist Roger Cruz), an Army Veteran teeters on the brink of life and death. His family must face the hard choice on whether to take him off the machines that are keeping him alive, or to hold out and hope for a miracle. The 10th Muse is brought in once the decision is made… and a monster is born!
THe 10th MUSE OMNIBUS TPB $29.99 Page 248
Marv Wolfman, Darren Davis, Ken Lashley, Roger Cruz and Mike S. Miller (yes, that Mike S. Miller)
A decade ago, The 10th Muse broke boundries and became the sixth highest selling comic. This anniversary issue contains the groundbreaking issues from Image Comics by Ken Lashley (The Flash), Roger Cruz (X-Men), Marv Wolfman (New Teen Titans), and Randy Green (Witchblade). Greek mythology has documented the nine Muses, the inspirational daughters of the almighty Zeus. But history forgot one — The Tenth Muse! Emma, Brett and Dawn were the best of friends — until Emma disappeared, leaving only a goodbye note. Now, eight years later, Emma is back, without any answers. What happened to her? What is her connection with Grayson Bishop and, most of all, how did ordinary Emma Sonnet become the mysterious 10th Muse?
INSANE JANE: AVENGING STAR #1 $3.99 Page 249
Darren Davis, Zach Hunchar and GMB
After a daring escape from the asylum, Jane and her new BFF begin the search for the evil mastermind wreaking havoc in their lives. They go into hiding in a small, farming town in middle America as they conduct their investigation. Knowing their sanctuary is only temporary, they begin their journey West and Jane realizes the Avenging Star must return. And return she does, with a vengeance.
DARK HORSE
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: $2.99 Page 50
Joss Whedon and Georges Jeanty
The Big Bad–Twilight finally stands revealed, and it’s tearing the Scoobies apart, testing the limits of their friendship.
Seems like a perfect time for Spike to come back. Joss Whedon writes the final five issues of Buffy Season 8, taking his
greatest characters to places only he can take them! Teamed with series artist Georges Jeanty, Joss counts down to the
biggest Buffy final ever–and it starts right here!
CONAN: FREE COMPNAIONS Vol 9 $17.99 Page 32
Tim Truman, Tomas Giorella, Joe Kubert and José Villarrubia
In his short career as a mercenary, young Conan has impressed both Princess Yasmela and military leader Lord Amalric, but an ambitious, rogue prince arrives in Khoraja and blindsides Conan out of the comfortable, courtly situation he’s found himself in. Not only is Conan’s love affair with Yasmela going south, but rebel Prince Julion immediately challenges Conan’s headstrong impulses and military plans, causing a rift between the battered-but-proud forces of Khoraja and Amalric’s army of colorful mercs. * Collects Conan the Cimmerian #14 and #16-#21.
DC
BIRDS OF PREY #5 $2.99 Page 73
Gail Simone and Alvn Lee
oin writer Gail Simone and guest artist Alvin Lee as two Birds track down a missing team member in Thailand…where someone is hunting them to make sure they never return! Plus, the shocking events of BRIGHTEST DAY continue to rock Hawk and Dove, the newest recruits to Oracle’s organization!
JUSTICE LEAGUE #49 $3.99 Page 72
James Robinson and Pow Rodrix
The Brightest Day shines a spotlight on Jade as she adjusts to the repercussions of the JLA/JSA crossover. She and Donna Troy head to the San Francisco Bay area to make themselves a new home but are confronted with old and new threats – including the New Teen Titans! [Mikaal Tomas, the alien, non-straight Starman is on the team.]
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #7 & 8 $2.99 Page 74
Keith Giffen, Judd Winick, Fernando Dagnino, and Aaron Lopresti
Justice League International has re-formed and tracked Maxwell Lord to Checkmate headquarters. Their plan is simple: break into Checkmate – one of the most heavily guarded facilities on the planet – and capture Max so he can pay for his crimes. But Max has more than one trick up his sleeve as he turns the entire world against the JLI and shows Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire, Ice, Blue Beetle and Rocket Red what it truly means to be lost…
JSA #43 $2.99 Page 96
James Robinson and Jesus Merino
Obsidian at long last reunites with his father Alan Scott after the intense madness of the recent JLA/JSA crossover as both come to terms with what their family has just been through. Can these two heroes pick up the pieces and move on after the devastation they’ve just survived? Don’t miss this special issue written by superstar scribe James Robinson! [Well "superstar" is debatable.]
POWER GIRL #16 $2.99 Page 97
Judd Winick and Sami Basri
Someone close to Karen Starr has figured out that she’s the one and only Power Girl! An unusual alliance is born as this new team tries to uncover who ruined Power Girl’s company and sent her life into a tailspin.
RED HOOD: LOST DAYS #4 $2.99 Page 83
Judd Winick and Jeremy Haun
Jason Todd’s journey has taken him all over the world in search of those who can help him train for his revenge on Batman. But something has begun to change inside him, and the blood and destruction he leaves in his wake is becoming far too risky. Now, he finds himself in London, learning at the feet of an expert bomber. But when Jason learns that the pyrotechnic genius is planning “something big” for the city, it may be something Jason’s better nature won’t tolerate…
SECRET SIX #25 $2.99 Page 98
Gail Simone and J Calafiore
This is the showdown you’ve been waiting for, as two Secret Six teams head for a nasty collision! Who is left standing, and
will there even be a Secret Six when the dust settles? Bad guy guests galore in this explosive issue!
SECRET SIX: DANSE MACABRE $14.99 Page 103
Gail Simone, John Ostrander,J Calafiore, Peter Ngyuen and Doug Hazlewood
Amanda Waller and her Suicide Squad have captured Deadshot to force him back in their ranks in this volume collecting SECRET SIX #15-18 and SUICIDE SQUAD #67. But his teammates in the Secret Six don’t see that happening any time soon.
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WONDER WOMAN: CONTAGION TPB $14.99 Page 103
Gail Simone, Aaron Lopresti and Nicola Scott
Five mysterious young men with a dark and terrible secret have arrived on Paradise Island with one mission: to kill Wonder Woman! Plus, Wonder Woman battles Power Girl and more in these stories from issues #40-44!
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VERTIGO
GREEK STREET #15 $2.99 Page 124
Peter Milligan and Davide Gianfelice
Part one of the 2-part “Medea’s Luck” finds Mischa hunted by police and gangsters and continuing to wreak terrible revenge on mankind. Meanwhile, the three Mad Women dare to summon ancient, sleeping gods. [Detective Dedalus is gay.]
HOUSE OF MYSTERY #29
Matthew Sturges, Luca Rossi and Phil Noto
It’s goblins and witches versus the Thinking Man’s robot army fighting for control of the Summerlands! While war rages
outside, Fig and the Witch Queen Diana find themselves in terrible trouble. And their savior is not who you’d expect.
Seriously, if you expected this particular savior, you win a medal. Also includes a bedtime story for goblins told by the
inimitable Tursig and illustrated by none other than Phil Noto.[Recurring character goblin Tursig is gay. How much importance is placed on him is something I'm unaware of.]
MADAME XANADU #27 $2.99 Page 128
Matt Wagner and Celia Calle
Touch may be the most sensual of the five senses, but it’s the bane of Neon Blue, a porcelain vision of beauty who doesn’t
care for physical contact. See, Blue isn’t what she seems, and touching her leads to nothing but ill fortune and untimely
death. But when Blue crosses paths with Madame Xanadu in 1964, will this finally be the end of her long, insensitive life?
Part 4 of “Extra Sensory” features guest art from American Virgin cover artist Celia Calle.[Wagner has revealed a part of
Xanadu's life during the Spanish Inquisition in which she loved a woman named Marisol.]
WILDSTORM
THE AUTHORITY #26 $2.99 Page 111
Tom Taylor and Al Barrionuevo
When Jack Hawksmoor chose to board the departing Carrier, he chose to hedge his bets. Now that his terrible secret has been exposed, the loss of trust far outweighs the recent loss of life…and the loss of loved ones. But there is no time for anger or mourning. They have reached their destination. Will The Authority find the help for their dying Earth that they seek – or will the end of their journey bring new nightmares?
WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY: ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE #3 $2.99 Page 114
Gail Simone and Horacio Domingues
Mayor Fury’s return to Tranquility has been a shocking and brutal affair, but the most brutal moment arrives when the identity of the villain is revealed! Can super-strength and invulnerability overcome a broken heart? And how did Mr. Articulate return from the grave?
D.E.
THE BOYS #46 $2.99 Page 271
Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson
“Belive” Part 3 of 4. Having learned a certain unpleasant truth, Hughie sets out to discover just how dangerous things will now be for the Boys. Frenchie and the Female stay glued to the Homelander, MM almost blows his top, and Annie hears some words of wisdom from an unexpected source. Butcher, meanwhile, gives Hughie the scoop on one of the team’s highest-placed informants… but the most dreadful secret of all is still to come.
THE BOYS DEFINITIVE EDITION Vol 2 HC $75.00 Page 271
Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson
Signed by Darick Robertson.
The massive second volume of The Boys Definitive Edition features a tip-in sheet signed by Garth Ennis at the introductory price of just $75.00 — that’s the retail price of the book unsigned! Wotta Deal! After the initial promotion, the MSRP will be increased to $169.99, so what the @#$% are you waiting for?!
DIGITAL MANGA DISTRIBUTION
ALICE THE 101st Vol 2 $12.95 Page 281
Chigusa Kawai
Alice is a student at Mondonville Music Academy, the elite musicians’ school of the country. School recital is approaching and Alice doesn’t have anybody to coach him. But his upperclassman senpai, Georges (from Esperanca series) comes to give him some advise. The rivalry between him and his classmate, Vick heightens… can Alice take on a challenge and deal with the pressure?
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ENDLESS COMFORT $12.95 Page 282
Sakura Sakuya
Young businessman Kuzumi has just returned to his childhood home where he must contend with the memories he left behind and Yuu, the handsome new dog trainer with a troubled past. It is almost a love at first sight… they immediately connected and they knew they had to help each other to heal the emotional scars from the past. A very emotional and touching love story.
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KIZUNA DELUXE EDITION $19.95 Page 279
Kazuma Kodaka
Kei Enjouji and Ranmaru Samejima is a sweet couple, but their relationship is put to the test when Kei’s annoying bratty half-brother, Kai decides to put make moves on Ranmaru. Three is a crowed — but knowingly, he invites himself over to their home and tries to throw in his “wrench” but the plan was immediately crushed, when Masanori Araki cleverly steers him away. Masanori is the yakuza boss’ right-hand man, also Kai’s life-protector. Gentle and smart with Kai, he makes him realize that havoc is not needed, teaches him to leave them alone. The story also takes you on a flash back and focuses on how Kei and Ranmaru met and what kind of sacrifices they had to get this far.
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MYSTERIOUS LOVE $12.95 Page 281
Taishi Zaou
A young and energetic student Masafumi Tamura — enjoying his school like as any student would. And one day, he realized that his dreams are becoming true… he started to wonder, “am I a psychic dreamer?!” Then later, he has a naughty and erotic dream of himself with another guy! Feeling little freaked out and nervous… thinking, “am I gay!?” Then on the first day of spring semester, there he is!!! That guy from my dream!!! This can’t be happening!? Are we going to get together?
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TREASURE Vol 1 $12.95 Page 282
Riyu Yamakami
Naoyuki, a sincere and very honest country boy, moves to Tokyo for school and stays with his cousin’s family in the city. At first, everybody wants to take advantage of him thinking he’s too naive and slow to catch on things. Satoshi, who’s in
college, is his tutor, demands to have sex with him in exchange for a payment. Then Satoshi finds out that Naoyuki isn’t as gullible as he looks… and starts falling in love with him…
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DRAWN & QUARTERLY
BERLIN #17 $4.95 Page 284Jason Lutes The beginning of the third book of the acclaimed historical trilogy! Kurt Severing, having forsaken his career as a writer, is a lost man. He finds himself drawn to the Communist party, the only viable opposition to the National Socialists, who in the election of 1930 have gained legitimacy in the national government. Silvia Braun, bent on asserting her strength in memory of her murdered mother, comes into her own as a Communist street fighter, compromising her relationship with the Jewish family that has taken her under its wing. And the true nature of the relationship between Marthe Muller and Anna Albrecht is discovered when their landlady surprises them in bed together.
BERLIN: CITY OF STONES Vol 1 TPB
Jason Lutes $22.95 Page 284
The new printing of this graphic novel classic! Berlin: City of Stones presents the first part of Jason Lutes’ captivating trilogy, set in the twilight years of Germany’s Weimar Republic. Kurt Severing, a journalist, and Marthe Muller, an art student, are the central figures in a broad cast of characters intertwined with the historical events unfolding around them. City of Stones covers eight months in Berlin, from September 1928 to May Day, 1929, meticulously documenting the hopes and struggles of its inhabitants as their future is darkened by a glowing shadow. [New printing!]
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THE BOOK ABOUT MOOMIN, MYMBLE, & LITTLE MY HC $16.95 Page 284
Tove Jansson
The treasured children’s classic, lovingly back in print! In this excellent companion to D+Q’s hugely successful Moomin series, Tove Jansson presents a delightful book for all ages in a very intricate and elaborately designed book, complete with Moomin die-cuts on every page. Like the Moomin comic strip companion volumes, this book is a “lost classic” from the 1950s and has been unavailable in North America for over half a century.
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WHO WILL COMFORT TOFFLE? HC $16.95 Page 284
Tove Jansson
A Moomin mid-century classic, back in print! This is the timeless, magical tale of the wistful wallflower, Toffle, who is too
shy to speak to anyone and too fearful of the world he is watching from afar. Lonely and sad, Toffle runs away from home and watches the magical cast of Moominvalley celebrate and enjoy life. This is the glorious reprinting of the classic children’s book, complete with a loving translation by acclaimed British poet, Sophie Hannah.
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FANTAGRAPHICS
LOVE & ROCKETS NEW STORIES #3 $14.99 Page 291
Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez
Jaime’s back with all new “Locas” stories! Ray finally gets his date with Maggie! They have much catching up to do… also
Jaime delivers another tale of his “Li’l Locas” where a 10-year-old Maggie and her family move away from Hoppers to a ghost town! And in Gilbert’s corner of the ring we have “Scarlet by Starlight” starring the magically endowed and lisping Fritz! “Killer,” “Sad Girl” and “Star” are a trio of stories riffing on Sad Girl’s sultry and bustling film career.
IDW
TRUE BLOOD #3 $3.99 Page 143
Alan Ball, David Tischman, Mariah Huehner, and David Messina
Eric’s memory of the Inquisition causes a violent reaction among the locals trapped inside Merlotte’s. It’s another night of great fun for the vile spirit feeding off their raw emotions. But Sam’s figured out a way to trick the Trickster, and, with Tara’s help, he sets a trap.
IMAGE/ TOP COW
ARTIFACTS #3 $3.99 Page 200
Ron Marz and Michael Broussard
While Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini and Darkness host Jackie Estacado form an uneasy alliance to search for their missing daughter, more of the all-powerful Artifacts are brought into play as Magdalena, Tom Judge and the Angelus join forces. But unbeknownst to any of them, the unseen villain is manipulating people and events to bring about the end of the world. From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and Top Cow superstar artist Michael Broussard (The Darkness) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. [The relationship between Dani Baptiste (Angelus) and Finch as seen in the Angelus mini is a romantic/sexual one between two women.]
LERNER PUBLISHING
CHICAGOLAND DETECTIVE AGENCY: THE DRAINED BARINS CAPER GN $6.95 Page 298
Trina Robbins and Tyler Page
Megan is a vegetarian, manga-reading haiku writer. She definitely doesn’t fit in at Stepford Academy, her new summer school. The other students are happy to be in class. Megan is determined to dig into Stepford’s secrets but soon she’s in way too deep. Raf may be the only human being she knows who can help. But with zombified students, mad scientists, and the school psychiatrist on their trail, they’re going to need a whole lot more help!
MARVEL
AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE #2 Page 32 $3.99
Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung’s
The race is on as the Avengers, the Young Avengers, and the X-Men compete to be the first to find the Scarlet Witch. When the Young Avengers discover the secret of Wanda Maximoff’s disappearance, the Avengers attempt to neutralize the Scarlet Witch before the Young Avengers can find her. But their efforts soon lead to an all-out war between the Avengers and the X-Men that only the Young Avengers can stop. [Oh, look! Wolverine's on the cover!]
HAWKEYE & MICKINGBIRD #4 $2.99 Page 37
Jim McCann and David Lopez
Is the love already destroyed, in the book that IGN.com calls “A hell of a good time”? Torn and battered – and rocked by the actions taken last issue – can Hawkeye & Mockingbird even trust each other anymore? The deadly duo known as Crossfire and Phantom Rider are betting against it as they continue their bloody path of revenge! To turn the tables, our quarreling couple must put aside their differences, set their own trap, and bring in a surprise player!
INVADERS #1 $3.99 Page 54
Alex Ross, Christos Gage and Caid Reiss
The greatest super heroes of World War II blaze into action–this time in the modern world! For the first time in decades,
the original Invaders are alive and active at the same time! But what mysterious force has drawn them all together…and how does it relate to the darkest moment in Invaders history, an event so horrifying it threatens all life on Earth today?
Featuring: Captain America! The Sub-Mariner! The original Human Torch and Toro! The Golden Age Vision! Spitfire! Union Jack! And Steve Rogers!
NEW MUTANTS #17 $2.99 Page 81
Zeb Wells and Leonard Kirk
Project Purgatory has captured [CENSORED] and the New Mutants are on their way to get it back. If only the New Mutants knew that Project Purgatory has a 10 mutant kill-team waiting for them. Who is this kill team and where did they come from? The answer will take you all the way back to a classic X-Men crossover! The New Mutants will never be the same, Part 3 of 5.
OZ: THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ HC $29.99 Page 99
Eric Shanower and Skottie Young
The epic continues! Fresh off their landmark run on THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ, superstars Eric Shanower (Age of Bronze) and Skottie Young return with L. Frank Baum’s MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ. Join new characters Tip and Jack Pumpkinhead as they’re whisked to Oz, and meet foes and friends! You’ve NEVER seen L. Frank Baum’s masterpiece like this before… Collecting THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #1-8.
RAWHIDE KID #3 $3.99 Page 63
Ron Zimmerman and Howard Chaykin
It’s High Noon as the Sensational Seven squares off against Cristo Pike and his gang of legendary gunfighters! It’s Two-Gun Kid vs. Lone Ninja! Kid Colt vs. Bloody Ivan! Doc Holliday vs. Le Sabre Kid! Billy the Kid vs. Kid Dead! Red Wolf vs. Grizzly Johnson! Annie Oakley vs. Honey Bee! And Rawhide Kid vs.Kid Cabo! [Zimmerman wrote the "Slap Leather" Rawhide Kid mini from around 2003. Will this series warrant a parental advisory warning unlike the first one or is it "ghetto-ized" for having a gay lead?]
RUNAWAYS: LIVE FAST TPB $16.99 Page 119
Brian K Vaughn, Adrian Alphona and Mike Norton
New beginnings! The Runaways say good-bye to the past, and make hard decisions about their future. Plus: Still reeling from the events of YOUNG AVENGERS/RUNAWAYS, the teenage heroes must now confront a horrific enemy who threatens to tear the team apart! Collecting RUNAWAYS (2005) #19-24.
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THE STAND: HARDCASES
Roberto-Aguirre-Sacasa and Mike Perkins
This comic appears to be bi-monthly and should return next month.
THANOS IMPERATIVE #4 $3.99 Page 72
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, and Miguel Sepulveda
The all-star alliance of sci-fi heroes strike! Silver Surfer, Quasar and Nova lead a make-or-break attack against the undying Lord of the Cancerverse forces! It’s either total victory or utter defeat! Meanwhile, in the Cancerverse itself, Star-Lord’s rag-tag team learns whether attempting to make a deal with Thanos was the smartest choice they ever made–or the worst decision of their entire lives! It’s more star-blasting adventure from the minds of Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning! [Phyla (Quasar, now "Martyr") and Moondragon were lovers before Moondragon’s apparent death. Moondragon has since returned to the land of the living while Phyla appears to be dead. Oh wait, she's better. No, she may be dead again for sure. Or is there another recovery in her future?]
Note: Both Guardians of the Galaxy and Nova are supposedly on hiatus during this mini series. It’s unknown if or how much Phyla and Heather will be featured.
THOR: FOR ASGARD $3.99 Page 69
Robert Rodi and Simone Bianchi
Beginning an epic adventure showcasing the God of Thunder as you’ve never seen him before! The vassals of Asgard are in armed revolt…Odin is missing…Balder is dead…and the entire continent is battered by a years-long winter. How can Thor put the empire back together – especially with his mighty hammer Mjolnir mysteriously denied him?
X-FACTOR #209 $2.99 Page 82
Peter David and Emanuela Lupacchino It may happen in Vegas, but it’s very likely not going to stay there as X-Factor in general–and Longshot in particular–are unleashed on the Las Vegas strip, determined to face down the goddess of death in her lair and save a very unusual client… [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.]
ONI PRESS
HOPELESS SAVAGES: GREATEST HITS $19.99 Page 304
Jen Van Meter, Christine Norrie, Bryan Lee O’Malley and others
It’s the totally swerval return of the First Family of Punk! Dirk Hopeless and Nikki Savage went from the parties, touring, and recording studios of rock stardom to the quiet of the suburbs, but that’s no reason they can’t still be themselves. Join Dirk and Nikki, along with their kids–Rat, Arsenal, Twitch, and Zero–as they bounce their way through kidnapping plots,
first love, and international intrigue in this massive collection of the Eisner Award-nominated series! Collects all the existing Hopeless Savages material ahead of new adventures in 2011! [One of the family membes is gay.]
REBELLION/ 2000 AD
THE BALLAD OF HALO JONES $17.99 Page 324
Alan Moore and Ian Gibson When Halo Jones grows bored with her life in The Hoop, a futuristic world where jobs are scarce and excitement is nonexistent, she sets out to see the galaxy any way she can. But can she survive the highs and lows that lie in her path, including an extended period of shipboard servitude and a tour of duty in a terrifying war that defies the physics of space and time? [Supporting character Toy Molto is bisexual and and the androgynous Glyph is trans.]
TITAN COMICS/ PUBLISHING
TORCHWOOD #2 $3.99 Page 326
John Barrowman and Tommy Lee Edwards
Two Torchwood comic adventures! In “Fated to Pretend”, the Torchwood team get stuck in a prison … surrounded by deadly zombies! Plus, Jack, Gwen and Ianto face the threat of Bilis Manger in Part Two of “Broken”!
DR HORRIBLE SING ALONG BLOG TPB $19.95 Page 358
Joss Whedon and various
Neil Patrick Harris stars as Billy, a.k.a. Dr. Horrible, a budding super-villain whose plans for world domination continually go awry. His two goals: getting accepted into the Evil League of Evil, and working up the guts to speak to his laundromat crush, Penny (Felicia Day). This book has been compiled by Joss Whedon and his team, and features brand new, specially-written behind-the-scenes material, unseen photos, the script, and the sheet music that fans have been demanding!
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TOKYO POP/ BLU
BASEBALL HEAVEN $14.99 Page 329
Ellie Mamahara
Ogata is a shortstop for the baseball team, the Tokyo Elephants. A new rookie pitcher named Uno is popular among the team. But for some reason, Uno is cold only to Ogata. Ogata is worried that it’s his sexual orientation that is keeping Uno away. So one day Ogata decides to confront Uno. But what he finds out from Uno is completely different from what he expected. [From Amazon]
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