Image Comics has provided CBR with solicitation information and images for new books and products shipping in December, 2009. Here’s a look at some of the items of interest to me.
IMAGE UNITED #2 (of 6)
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art ERIK LARSEN, ROB LIEFELD, TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO, MARC SILVESTRI & JIM VALENTINO
covers ERIK LARSEN, ROB LIEFELD, TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO, MARC SILVESTRI & JIM VALENTINO
DECEMBER 23
32 PAGES / FC
$3.99
THE CROSSOVER EVENT OF THE CENTURY IS HERE!
The greatest threat the Image Universe has ever faced makes his first move toward world domination! You can’t miss this historic event as the original Image Founders draw all the characters they made history with. Each page is an amazing jam piece – it’s a story told in a way never before attempted in comics.
HAUNT #3
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art GREG CAPULLO, RYAN OTTLEY & TODD McFARLANE
covers TODD MCFARLANE & RYAN OTTLEY
DECEMBER 2
32 PAGES / FC
$2.99
MCFARLANE & KIRKMAN’S HAUNT CONTINUES!
Daniel Kilgore now finds himself entrenched in his brother Kurt’s secret life of espionage and murder. Finally the two of them meet someone who can explain their other-worldly situation and at long last a few secrets are revealed as we learn more about Haunt and what makes him tick.
THE NEXT ISSUE PROJECT: SILVER STREAK COMICS #24
story ERIK LARSEN, PAUL GRIST, STEVE HORTON & MICHAEL T. GILBERT
art ERIK LARSEN, PAUL GRIST, ALAN WEISS & MICHAEL T. GILBERT
cover ERIK LARSEN
DECEMBER 9
32 PAGES / FC
$3.99
A NEXT ISSUE PROJECT PUBLICATION
THE GOLDEN AGE DAREDEVIL! SILVER STREAK! CAPTAIN BATTLE! THE CLAW! Some of the greatest creations from yesterday brought back to life by some of the greatest creators of today! Back at last! Golden Age greats revived for a modern audience! THE NEXT ISSUE PROJECT is an ongoing series of comics that continues a classic canceled title! All stories are complete, self-contained and cool as all hell! All books are Golden Age sized, but these aren’t simply an homage to Golden Age comics: They’re updated classics for a new generation by modern masters!
I was wondering if we’d ever see another one of these. Larsen sounded so enthusiastic about them when he was first interviewed about the project. I was afraid the first issue might have sold so poorly that it wouldn’t be feasible to produce another. I’m glad to see I was wrong.
ELEPHANTMEN, VOL. 2: FATAL DISEASES TP
story RICHARD STARKINGS, JEPH LOEB, KURT BUSIEK & JOE KELLY
art MORITAT, CHRIS BURNHAM, IAN CHURCHILL, STUART IMMONEN, PETER GROSS, RYAN KELLY, PHIL YEH, ROB STEEN, STEVE BUCCELLATO, BOO COOK & LADRÖNN
cover BOO COOK
DECEMBER 16
312 PAGES / FC
$24.99
A meteor falls in Santa Monica Bay, and the lives of Hip Flask, Ebony Hide, Obadiah Horn, Sahara and her father, Joshua Serengheti converge once again with far reaching consequences for all.
Over ten issues worth of ELEPHANTMEN in one big package!
Introduction by PIA (Y: The Last Man) GUERRA.
Collects ELEPHANTMEN #8-15, plus the Pilot issue and loads of extras!
I’ve been thinking about getting into this series for a while now. I’m sure this would be just as good a start as any.
SPAWN ORIGINS, VOL. 4 TP
story TODD MCFARLANE
art TODD MCFARLANE, MARC SILVERSTRI & GREG CAPULLO
cover GREG CAPULLO
DECEMBER 9
160 PAGES/FC
$14.99
TODD MCFARLANE’s SPAWN smashed all existing records and became the most successful independent comic book ever published. Revisit classic characters and unforgettable SPAWN stories written by TODD MCFARLANE in SPAWN ORIGINS, VOL. 4.
Collects SPAWN #21-26
I already have these issues, but this series of trades looks so damn nice, I’ve been tempted to double-dip. Just look at that cover! Sure, it’s a re-creation of an older cover, but it looks so much better!
SPAWN: ENDGAME, VOLUME 2 TP
story TODD MCFARLANE
art WHILCE PORTACIO, TODD MCFARLANE & GREG CAPULLO
DECEMBER 16
160 PAGES/FC
$14.99
The story of the all-new Spawn continues. A re-invention of Spawn as only Spawn creator TODD MCFARLANE can tell it.
Reprinting the popular monthly book that has accelerated the momentum created by the new creative team of WHILCE PORTACIO (WETWORKs), and TODD MCFARLANE. This collection also features the sold out, SPAWN #193 by TODD MCFARLANE and fan-favorite artist, GREG CAPULLO (SPAWN, CREECH).
Collects SPAWN #191-196
I’ve fallen way behind on my Spawn reading, so this latest trade would make catching up so much easier.
SAVAGE DRAGON #155
story ERIK LARSEN
art & cover ERIK LARSEN
DECEMBER 2
32 PAGES / FC
$3.50
“DRAGON WAR,” Part One
Overlord, leader of the notorious Vicious Circle, uses Dragon’s blood to create an invincible army of Savage Dragons to take over Chicago! And the Dragon from Dark World gains his freedom. Angel and Malcolm have nowhere to turn as all breaks loose! Not for the feint of heart!
Is that Cutthroat or the Dragon from Dark World?!
Hmm, where’s the Top Cow stuff? It must be getting released separately. I can always come back and edit this post later. Feel free to leave comments about your favorite picks below!
