Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Ken Lashley. 

This is the big one. In order to learn about her past, Emma Sonnet and her friends return to Greece, the place where her life was suddenly turned upside down. The trouble is, there are those who need for her past to remain hidden, even at the cost of her life. Also introducing the menace called Medusa. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

APHRODITE IX #0

Written by David Wohl and David Finch, penciled by Finch, inked by Joe Weems, colored by Liquid!. 

Complete with an all-new cover by Finch. Take a glimpse into the amazing world that surrounds this green haired beauty and see for yourself why Aphrodite became such a tremendous success. Also included, an Aphrodite pin-up gallery and a free mini pull out poster. 

24 pages, $2.95. 

AREA 52 #4

Written by Brian Haberlin, art by Clayton Henry. 

The beginning of the end. As all seems bleak for the reject heroes. Not only has everything they've tried failed to stop the monster, but now they find out that if the beast can get to a certain container in a far flung part of Area 52, that the entire world will be so much toast on a stick. The conclusion of the first Area 52 story arc. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

ARIA: THE SOUL MARKET #3

Written by Brian Holguin, art by David Yardin. 

A Dark Rider Approaches... Goodfellow's lethal game of cat and mouse grows ever more tangled, forcing Kildare to take some drastic measures in order to free the trapped soul of her former lover. A powerful, malevolent force is hunting the roguish Goodfellow, bent on revenge, and Goodfellow wants Kildare to stop it. But the cost of doing that may be even higher than she can imagine. Unsure of what his real game is, Kildare is certain of only one thing: Nothing Goodfellow says can be trusted. Meanwhile, another soul close to Kildare goes missing. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

BUTCHER KNIGHT #4

Written by Charles Holland, penciled and inked by Dwayne Turner, colored by Steve Firchow. 

Merlin (aka Barnabus London) has escaped Daria's murderous trap and is hell bent on exacting his revenge. What Merlin doesn't know is Daria's got a lot of people on her side and his plans will be foiled. Will Daria and the Butcher Knight succeed and destroy Merlin's empire? The final issue of this series will reveal all, including just who Luther Washington is and his connection to Butcher Knight. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

DISICPLES #2

Written by Chris Dow and Colin Clayton, art by Laurence. 

When a young girl, wielding incredible power, is tormented by inanimate objects, it is left up to the outcast magician to convince the Disciples that she is a vessel for a much greater force. His pleas fall on deaf ears and compel him into action on a course of no return. Just how much is he willing to sacrifice in order to prove his worth? And just how far will the other Disciples let him? 

32 pages, $2.95. 

A DISTANT SOIL TPB VOL III: THE ARIA

Written and penciled by Colleen Doran. 

Rieken, the leader of the Ovanan rebellion has gathered a team of champions to help him save the child Avatar, Liana, from certain death at the hands of the corrupt Hierarchy. But Rieken has a terrible secret, a secret he is no longer able to hide from his companions. And now, he must face the deadly consequences of his deceit at the hands of Liana's brother, a rebel assassin. Then, on to the long awaited ultimate showdown with the Hierarchy, in a battle to the death for an unpredictable finale. This third volume of A Distant Soil collects issue #26-31. 

164 pages, $16.95. 

DOUBLE IMAGE #4

CODEFLESH: Written by Joe Casey, art by Charlie Adlard. 

The maintenance of a secret identity can be the most anxiety-filled aspect of a masked adventurer's lifestyle. For Cameron Daltrey, the bail bond industry is nothing compared to the rigors of keeping his secrets from the world, including his girlfriend. 

THE BOD: Written by Larry Young, art by John Heebink.

Everybody's learned a little something about how the world works, about themselves, about where they're going, about the things that mean the most... everyone's learned a little something... except the Girl Who Wasn't There. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

ELECTROPOLIS #1

Written and art by Dean Motter. 

Welcome to the world of 2001 as envisioned in 1941. An experimental community built at the beginning of the electric age, Electropolis is characterized by skyscraper-sized Van Der Graaf generator towers and Strickfadden machines, as well as a distinctive modernist architectural style. From above, the city resembles nothing so much as the interior of an old radio or television. Machines as buildings...Electricity as commerce. Set against this backdrop, Electropolis is a vintage murder mystery that goes to the heart of the power industry in this brave new world. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

E.V.E PROTOMECHA TPB VOL I: SINS OF THE DAUGHTER

Written by Aron Lusen and Christian Lichtner, art by Ale Garza. E.V.E ProtoMecha, the story of a cold and calculating cybernetic tool of destruction that progresses to embody the powerful essence of humanity as it has never been witnessed before. Don't miss this opportunity to get the entire first arc of E.V.E collecting all six issues in one trade paperback. This collection will also include a cover gallery, never-before-seen sketches, and other special inserts exclusive to this trade paperback. 

168 pages, $17.95. 

HELLSPAWN #10

Written by Steve Niles, art and cover by Ashley Wood. 

"Clash." The Hellspawn is caught in the cross hairs of the raging beast Gy-Gor and begins to unravel an insidious plot that leads back to his own deadly past. Meanwhile, an aging reporter has uncovered a secret that has been in the shadows for years and he plans on dragging it into the light of day for all to see. And in the darkest corners of the city, where the dead have eyes, a young girl has become the vessel for perhaps the greatest evil to ever walk the Earth. 

32 pages, $2.50. 

LAST SHOT: FIRST DRAW #1

Written by Ken Siu-Chong and Studio XD, art by Long Vo. 

"First Draw Revolver." In the world of Last Shot, death is currency and everyone's a greedy bastard. The only enforced law of the land is this: if you get a price on your head, you die. Thousands of Gunners, bounty hunters who've modified their bodies to kill, are always eager to see to that. Last Shot details the exploits of Revolver, one of these Gunners who's been nicknamed for his weapon of choice, as he travels the continent to complete a job that may be his last. It is a universe where crude cybernetics and gunpowder technology coexist with cowboy-knights, bounty hunters, mystic creatures and gun play. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

MECH DESTROYER #2

Written by Robert Chong, art by Jae Kim. 

Reese Taylor receives a crash course on XR5000, the Mech Destroyer. Meanwhile, Colonel Shaw leads his forces on a mission to intercept a convoy escorted by the fearsome androids. As the battle ensues, it becomes evident that the Rebels are outmatched by the massive droids led by Kru-Sak, an Overlord of the Jadak Empire. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

MIDNIGHT NATION #8

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Gary Frank, inked by Jason Gorder, colored by Dan Kemp. 

Will David Grey ever reach his goal? Not if he can't reverse the metamorphosis that is turning him into one of the Walkers. If he can't stop it, David may be a slave to "The Man" forever. 

32 pages, $2.50. 

OBERGEIST: RAGNAROK HIGHWAY #2

Written by Dan Jolley and Tony Harris, penciled by Harris, inked by Ray Snyder, colored by Matt Hollingsworth. 

Jurgen awakens from his bizarre gestation in the mass grave to find himself haunted by the voices of his past victims, commanded by a presence that may be God Himself, and facing the reality that Armageddon has already come to pass. Can two mysterious angels give him the chance to atone for his sins? Find out as "Ragnarok Highway" continues. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

POWERS #12

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, penciled by Mike Avon Oeming. 

Rock stars have groupies. Well, guess what? So do super-heroes. And when the biggest horndog in super-herodom is found dead in his undies, guess who is called into investigate? Walker and Deena are on the case. And they are taken through the seedy and sexy underbelly of superhero fame on the trail of the groupie turned killer. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

RANDY O'DONNELL IS THE M@N #1

Written by Tom DeFalco, art by Ron Lim. 

Bollucidar is a magical land of wizards, warriors and creatures of legend--hardly the place you'd expect to find a typical, all-American comic book fan. And yet, when invaders from deep space cast their ravenous eyes upon this hapless world, it demands a new kind of super-hero. Unfortunately, it gets Randy O'Donnell who's still learning how to control his amazing new powers. Join the present-day hero as he's suddenly zapped to a world of wonder, a land under siege where only his power and knowledge of super-hero cliches can save the day. Also meet Tesca, an axe-wielding woman warrior, and Gemel, the sarcastic barbarian, in this complete single-issue story. Bonus flip-book: Mr. Right #0 by DeFalco and Ron Frenz. A complete five-page story that features the very first appearance of Mr. Right, the world's greatest super-athlete. When video gamer Jeffery "Player One" Lopez's detective mother is attack by the Dead Presidents gang, he turns to the one man who can bring her assailants to justice--Mr. Right, the new champion of split-second action. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

RISING STARS #16

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art by Brent Anderson. 

In the final issue of the second arc story in this series, the Specials find themselves with a difficult task at hand. Having realized they abused their powers, the Specials take responsibility for their actions and and now want to clean up the mess they made of the world. Have they learned their lesson, or will one of the Special succumb to the temptations that come with such great power? 

32 pages, $2.50. 

SAM AND TWITCH #22

Written by Todd McFarlane, art by Alex Maleev, colored by Jay Fotos, cover by Ashley Wood. 

"The Jon Doe Affair, Part III." The killer hits home. There was a reason Sam was hand-picked by the killer, and now the murderer plans on showing him why. With Twitch still dealing with grief over his slain girlfriend, Sam is trying to snap his partner out of depression while having his own personal life invaded by a madman. And victim No. 4 appears. 

32 pages, $2.50. 

SAVAGE DRAGON #87

By Erik Larsen. 

"Havoc in the Hidden City." Introducing: The Seeker -- the deadliest bounty hunter alive. He's determined to bring in the Savage Dragon -- dead or alive. Meanwhile the Dragon finds himself in a strange city with very familiar unearthly inhabitants. The pieces of the large puzzle that Dragon's life has become are falling into place. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

SHIDIMA # 4

Written by Adrian Tsang, penciled by Warui Namakemono, inked by Ramil Sunga. 

As a sinister plot begins to unfold beneath the thin guise of the Shidiman Rebellion, Aldaran faces an inner struggle between trying to save the woman he loves, and allowing her the freedom to live her life. After forging a makeshift alliance with the Emperor, Aldaran sets off with his companions to track down the elusive rebels. 

32 pages, $2.95. 

SPAWN #110

Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin, penciled by Angel Medina, inked by Danny Miki, colored by Brian Haberlin, cover by Greg Capullo. 

"The Kingdom, Part IV." He who drinks of my blood shall not know death, but live forever in my Kingdom. The great hour of cleansing approaches as the enigmatic blind assassin, Simon Pure, and his Angels of Purity prepare to descend like a biblical plague on New York. Their goal to wipe the city clean of iniquity. Hopelessly outnumbered, Spawn must resort to the unthinkable to stop them. But even if he succeeds, it could be too late for little Max Williams - son of NYPD detective Twitch Williams - who may be lost forever to the vampiric kingdom cult. 

32 pages, $2.50. 

SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #27

Written by Steve Niles, penciled by Nat Jones, inked by Kevin Conrad, colored by Todd Broeker, cover by Ashley Wood. 

"Bubonic Nights." The worst thing that could possibly happen has, of course, happened. The Necroplasm has fallen into the wrong hands and only Covenant, Cog and the Druid can stop the horror before it spreads. A monster of hideous proportions threatens to destroy everything Spawn has worked to create. But it is not the Hellspawn who will lose his life in the ensuing battle. 

32 pages, $2.50. 

TOMB RAIDER MAGAZINE #2

The second issue of the Tomb Raider Magazine will feature the latest on the Tomb Raider film and a preview of a special story written and drawn by Adam Hughes. Not to mention an exclusive interview. Special oversized versions of issues 3 and 4 of the "Medusa Mask" story arc are also included. Why? So you can see all that glorious artwork in detail. 

56 pages, $4.95. 

TOMB RAIDER TPB VOL II: MYSTIC ARTIFACTS

Written by Dan Jurgens, penciled by Andy Park, inked by Jonathan Sibal, colored by Jonathan D. Smith. 

"Mystic Artifacts." Two of the most action packed Tomb Raider stories are gathered together here for the first time in the second great Tomb Raider TPB: Mystic Artifacts. First, from the sold out issues 5 and 6, Lara finds herself facing the powerful Merlin Stone and prehistoric dinosaurs in a story the defies time itself. Then, what is the Eye of Shaharettin and why do the mysterious Midnight Squires want it so bad? Find out as the story unfolds from issues 7, 8, 9 and 10. With an all new cover by series artist Andy Park. 

136 pages, $14.95. 

WITCHBLADE #47

Written by Paul Jenkins, penciled by Keu Cha, inked by D-Tron, colored by Steve Firchow. 

Sara Pezzini returns to the business of detective work, hoping to gather enough evidence against the Impossible Killer to convict. But her life becomes all the more complicated with the return of an old foe who is hotter than ever before. There must be a way to stand against these adversaries... but is Sara willing to accept her place in the society of the supernatural without protest? And how much will the Witchblade ask for in return? 

32 pages, $2.50.