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MARCH 2010

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A Team A-Team Face

A prequel to this summer's most anticipated movie! Sgt. Bosco "B.A." Baracus is the kind of man you want on your side in a tough situation-which is why he was sent into Kuwait City to help retrieve weapons stolen from the coalition during Desert Storm. But when B.A. learns that this particular mission isn't exactly what he was told, you'll pity the fool that tried to lie to him.

Available March 31, 2010
Written by Chuck Dixon & Erik Burnham
Art by Casey Maloney

A standalone prequel to this summer's most anticipated movie! The consummate lady's man, Templeton "Faceman" Peck is more than a pretty face and slick personality. Under all the good looks, Face is a fierce and capable warrior-an Army Ranger who can defeat his enemies with his smooth-talk just as quickly as he can with a bullet.

 

Available March 3, 2010
Written by Various
Art by Various

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A Team American Vampire

A standalone prequel to this summer's most anticipated movie! Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith is never stuck for a plan. But how is he going to cope with a mission in which everything goes wrong and he might just wind up on the wrong side of Saddam Hussein in this Desert Storm flashback adventure we're calling... "The Luckiest Man In Iraq."

 

 


Available March 31, 2010
Written by Various
Art by
Various

Witness the birth of a brand new species of vampire in this new ongoing series that begins with five extra-sized issues featuring back-to-back stories by exciting new writer Scott Snyder and the master of horror himself, Stephen King! When notorious outlaw Skinner Sweet is attacked by an old enemy (who happens to be a member of the undead), the first American vampire is born... a vampire powered by the sun, stronger, fiercer, and meaner than anything that came before. Plus... Pearl Jones is a struggling young actress in 1920s Los Angeles. But when her big break brings her face-to-face with an ancient evil, her Hollywood dream quickly turns into a brutal, shocking nightmare.

Available March 17, 2010
Written by SCOTT SNYDER & STEPHEN KING
Art by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

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CLOAK AND DAGGER #1 Androids

Marvel's most-requested duo return in this all-new one-shot, spinning out of X-MEN: NATION X! Cloak - dark, brooding teleporter. Dagger - deadly, shining mistress of light. Having quit the Dark X-Men, Cloak and Dagger find their partnership strained as they struggle to fit in among the mutants of Utopia. But when a new menace targets Cloak, Dagger must make a fateful choice for both of them. Guest-starring the X-Men, and written by Stuart Moore (WOLVERINE NOIR) with stunning art by Mark Brooks (YOUNG AVENGERS).

 

 


Available March 31, 2010
Written by STUART MOORE
Art by by MARK BROOKS

A science-fiction publishing event! Who hunted androids before Rick Deckard? Taking place immediately after World War Terminus ends, the problems with artificial life - androids - become apparent. The government decides they must become targets, hunted down, but who will do the dirty work? Two men are assigned: Malcolm Reed, a "special" human with the power to feel others' emotions, and Charlie Victor, who's the perfect man for the job - or is he? Meanwhile Samantha
Wu, a Stanford biologist, fights to save the last of the world's animals. John W. Campbell Memorial Award-nominee Chris Roberson writes the prequel to John W. Campbell Memorial Award-winner Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, one of the greatest science fiction novels ever published!

Available March 31, 2010
Written by Chris Roberson
Art by Robert Adler

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DRAGON AGE #1 FADE TO BLACK #1 (OF 5)

Hailed as "the RPG of the Decade" by PC Gamer magazine, Dragon Age: Origins has redefined the modern fantasy roleplaying game. Now, the innovative game from BioWare becomes the latest hit comic from EA Comics!
In a time lost to history, a war ravaged the land. Mages, incredibly powerful wielders of magic, ruled the world through mastery of dark arts and forbidden spells. Their lust for power almost destroyed all existence, and unleashed an unholy pestilence, the Darkspawn, to plague mankind, trolls, faeries, and all the inhabitants of the realm. Now magic is carefully controlled, taught behind the sacred walls of the Circle of Magi, and monitored by the ever-vigilant Templars. It is
in this arena that a new generation of Mages in training will arise, warriors of sorcery who will defy the rules of the Templars and change the course of the world forever.

Available March 31, 2010
Written by Various
Art by
Various

Desert survival is hard, even without a cannibal cult in the mix. Five people will find that out as they embark on the most terrifying journey of their young lives...only none of them are what they seem--and neither is anything else!-- in this gut-wrenching horror miniseries.

 

 

 

 

Available March 17, 2010
Written by JEFF MARIOTTE
Art by DANIELE SERRA

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FEVRE DREAM #1 (OF 10) GOVERNATOR #1

Prepare for a ten issue vampire epic on the bayou from the writer of the A Song of Ice and Fire novels! From the New York Times Best-selling author, George R. R. Martin, comes a tale of vampire clans, death and debauchery, legendary bloodmasters, and even a few epic steamboat races on the muddy Mississippi. This is Martin's FEVRE DREAM, an antebellum story of power, loss, and the fever of bloodlust. It is 1857, and Abner Marsh is a remarkably ugly man -- but the best steamboat man on the river. When the pale Joshua approaches him with a partnership and enough money to build the boat of his dreams, it seems too good to be true. But Joshua is a mystery of
a partner, a man who keeps strange hours and stranger friends. It's only a matter of time before Abner begins to wonder where the FEVRE DREAM is heading, and if it may turn out to be a nightmare, after all. Adapted by the Hugo-nominated author Daniel Abraham, this version of FEVRE DREAM stays faithful to Martin's original dark vision, while bringing the torture and joy of his vampires to almost-human life.

Available March 31, 2010
Written by George R. R. Martin & Daniel Abraham
Art by Rafa Lopez

Fear him now, understand him later! Bursting out of the pages of President Evil comes a machine sent back in time to terminate Gray Davis and become Governor of Kaleefornia.. Because no puny specials about the President of the United States fighting zombies could be enough to contain the glorious, high-octane (but emissions-compliant) powerhouse that is the Governator. Zombie hordes? Pah! When the President can deal with rolling blackouts, tree-hugging environmentalists, annual wildfires, Hollywood-based lobbyists AND zombie hordes, THEN maybe he'll start approaching the musclebound magnificence that is the Governator! "That Governator is out there. It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with, and it will not stop, ever...until his term is over."

 

Available March 31, 2010
Written by Various
Art by
Various

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GFT APRIL FOOLS SPECIAL 2010 GUILD #1 (OF 3)

Volume 2 of the sophomoric yet hilarious foray into the Grimm Fairy Tales universe is back! The first issue left most fans wanting more, it left others wondering if we'd lost our minds and it left a small handful suffering temporary IQ loss. But we're back at it again so please read at your own risk! Five Grimm Fairy Tales stories are re-lettered with alternate story-lines and some alternate artwork to create brand new takes on past Grimm issues that will have you laughing out loud. Grimm Fairy Tales gets the Mystery Science Theater treatment and this time you don't want to miss the fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available March 31, 2010
Written by Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco
Art by Various

Internet phenomenon The Guild comes to comics, courtesy of series creator, writer, and star Felicia Day (Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog)! Chronicling the hilarious on- and offline lives of a group of Internet role-playing gamers, the Knights of Good, The Guild has become a cult hit and is the winner of numerous awards from SXSW, YouTube, Yahoo, and the Streamys. Now Day brings the wit and heart of the show to this three-
issue miniseries. In this origin tale of the Knights of Good, we learn about Cyd's life before joining the guild, how she became Codex, and how she began to meet the other players who would eventually become her teammates. This storyline fills in details never before revealed on the web show, making it a delightful new chapter for existing fans as well as a perfect jumping-on point for new fans!

o The Guild is "perhaps the smartest (and definitely the funniest) webisodic series of the year."
-The Los Angeles Times

o The web series is the winner of three 2009 Streamy Awards: Best Comedy Web Series, Best

Ensemble, and Best Actress for Felicia Day.

o See the web series at watchtheguild.com. The internet phenomenon The Guild comes to comics!

Available March 24, 2010
Written by Felicia Day
Art by Jim Rugg

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HERCULES FALL OF AN AVENGER #1 (OF 2) IMAGE UNITED INTERLUDE #1

When the most beloved Olympian of all time falls, who will mourn him? Acclaimed INCREDIBLE HULK artist Ariel Olivetti joins writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente for a two-part mini-epic that marks the end of an era and the beginning of something utterly unexpected for Hercules, the Lion of Olympus. Bring your hankies -- and your golden adamantine maces -- as an all-star cast including Thor, Namor, Namora, Snowbird, Alflyse, Bruce Banner, and of course, Amadeus Cho send off the Son of Zeus with shocking tales, smash-tastic action, bawdy tomfoolery, and heart-rending drama that will change the course of Marvel's marvelous mythological milieu... forever! Plus: There are some missions that require a woman's touch-so the rest of the Agents of Atlas hang
back and let Venus and Namora go out and show their stuff!

Available March 17, 2010
Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE
Art by ARIEL OLIVETTI

FOLLOWING THE CATACLYSMIC EVENTS OF IMAGE UNITED #3!
We take a break from our regularly scheduled mayhem to take a tour of the rest of the Image Universe to see how everyone is dealing with the shocking evens from the last issue of Image United. Featuring Invincible and many, many more. This story is not to be missed - and leads directly into next month's IMAGE UNITED #4!

 

 

 

Available March 31, 2010
Written by Various
Art by Various

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JUSTICE LEAGUE RISE FALL OF ARSENAL #1 (OF 4) NEMESIS #1

In JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE, Roy Harper lost everything at the hands of Prometheus, barely surviving the brutal severing of his arm. But when he finally awakens from his coma, Roy will find that his dangerous journey into despair is just beginning.

 

Available March 24, 2010
Written by J.T. KRUL
Art by GERALDO BORGES & MARLO ALQUIZA

CIVIL WAR? Nothing. KICK-ASS? A warmup. What if the smartest, toughest costumed bad ass in the world was totally evil? Meet Nemesis. He's systematically been destroying the lives of every police chief in Asia, and he's now set his sights on Washington, DC. Between you and me, the police don't have a chance. Do not miss the book that EVERYONE will be talking about by the creative team that made CIVIL WAR the biggest book of the decade.
Available March 31, 2010
Written by MARK MILLAR
Art by STEVE MCNIVEN

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NEMESIS THE IMPOSTERS #1 (OF 4) PETER PARKER #1

For Thomas Andrew Tresser, aka Nemesis, the world of metahuman espionage is never what it seems. After his recent "reeducation" at the hands of the Global Peace Agency, Nemesis finds himself thrust back into the real world with enemies seemingly around every corner. Tasked with uncovering the truth about his mission and the true identities of those hoping to unleash a great
evil on the world, Nemesis is forced to confront the fact that he may not be able to trust anybody in the universe - including himself.


Available March 31, 2010
Written by IVAN BRANDON
Art by CLIFF RICHARDS

Yes, even with the thrice monthly Amazing Spider-Man, we've still got more stories to tell in the life of Peter Parker as Bob Gale and Pat Olliffe's heralded Amazing Spider-Man Digital comics leap off the screen and into your pull list. With a public opinion dropping day by day, Mayor Jameson tries to boost his image, sending the aptly named Anti-Spider-Squad on 24 Hour duty and scheduling appearances with major celebrities. But will his plans be derailed by the color-bending SPECTRUM? And also...Who are the SPIDER-GIRLS? And how will they turn Peter Parker's life upside down? The webs are only part of the story as we delve into the life of PETER PARKER!

Available March 24, 2010
Written by BOB GALE
Art by PATRICK OLLIFFE

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ROUGH JUSTICE ALEX ROSS DC COMICS SKETCHBOOK HC SHE-HULK SENSATIONAL

From the sensational, award-winning artist of the bestselling Mythology, Alex Ross, comes his never-before-seen DC Comics sketchbook! Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the stunning black-and-white drawings of the DC characters you loved from Mythology: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Black Canary, and many more. All of Alex Ross's extraordinary, hyper-realistic paintings start as pencil on paper, and some of them never get beyond that stage. None of these hundreds of graphite sketches has ever been published before, and most of them will make their only published appearance in Rough Justice. Rough Justice reveals the brilliance and brawn of Alex Ross's draftsmanship: the foundation of his dazzling images.

Available March 24, 2010
Written by Chip Kidd
Art by Alex Ross

You NEVER ask a woman her age...especially when she can bench press tractor trailers! But She-Hulk's big secret is out, because Marvel's celebrating 30 years of the jade giantess and you're invited to the party! Join acclaimed Shulkie scribe Peter David for an anniversary tale unlike any other! And if you're still feeling savage, writer Brian Reed (MS. MARVEL) and artist Iban Coello are hosting an after party in honor of the buff bombshell and her most fabulous friends! With a classic John Byrne She-Hulk reprint as the nightcap, you're guaranteed to have a gamma-gamma good time!


Available March 31, 2010
Written by PETER DAVID & BRIAN REED
Art by IBAN COELLO

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SHUDDERTOWN #1 SIF #1

The dead are killing, and troubled homicide cop Isaac Hernandez is on a desperate search for answers. His investigation leads him deep into the corridors of the Shuddertown housing projects, and towards a truth too terrible to face.

A STORY OF GUILT, REDEMPTION, AND RESURRECTION; PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE WIRE, MULHOLLAND DRIVE AND SE7EN.

 

Available March 24, 2010
Written by Various
Art by Various

PINNING OUT OF THE PAGES OF THOR! The Asgardian warrior Sif was no stranger to battle; the heft of steel, the pitch of combat, the spray of an enemy's blood...she even craved it. But when Asgard and its people made their glorious return through the power of Thor, Sif's body was stolen and possessed by crafty Loki. Cowed by such defilement, Sif hasn't been her true self...until a former lover and mate in arms comes to her with a call to battle and blood-spattering adventure...Now Sif sets out with Beta Ray Bill to fight her way back to true warrior's glory!

Available March 3, 2010
Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK
Art by Various

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Sonic Terminator

Based on the hit video games! Sega's ever-popular mascot Sonic the Hedgehog runs out of his best-selling video games and into your figure collection with the all-new Sonic the Hedgehog Action Figures! Each figure stands 3 3/4" tall with a sculpt based on the character's appearance and accessories taken from the games. Choose from fan-favorite characters like Sonic, Knuckles, Shadow, Tails, Metal Sonic, Amy, and many more! Blister card packaging.

 

 

 

 

On Sale March 31, 2010

The year is 2029. It's the year that John Connor, leader of the Resistance, sends Kyle Reese to 1984 to save Sarah Connor from a T-800 with a grudge.

But before all of that happened, Kyle Reese was just another man fighting to survive in a world overrun by a technology that had taken on a life of its own and annihilated civilization.

Who was Kyle before he met John Connor and was thrust through time to face off with a T-800 and fall for a waitress with a destiny? And who were his comrades in arms?

In this three-issue series we'll meet Kyle Reese and his closest allies as they take on T-600s, T-800s, and HKs, in a world where there is little in the way of food, water, or hope.

Available March 31, 2010
Written by Zack Whedon
Art by Andy MacDonald

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TRANSFORMERS NEFARIOUS #1 WONDER WOMAN CHRONICLES TP VOL 01

The sequel to TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN starts here! What is The Initiative? More to the point, why doesn't the all-seeing SOUNDWAVE know anything about it? How did they come to reanimate/control RAVAGE? SOUNDWAVE must find the answers, and he'll destroy anything in his path to get them!

Available March 31, 2010
Written by Various
Art by Various

Collecting Wonder Woman's adventures in chronological order for the first time from the pages of ALL STAR COMICS #8, SENSATION COMICS #1-9 and WONDER WOMAN #1. Don't miss Wonder Woman's origin and her search to find her role in "man's world."

 

Available March 17, 2010
Written by William Moulton Marston
Art by Harry G. Peter

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X-23 #1 X-FACTOR FOREVER #1

X-23 has spent her short life being used by those in power, from the military to the X-Men. But when she is forced to confront a being who can control her life with nothing but a thought, will X-23 finally learn how to fight -- not for others, but herself? Guest-starring NYX!

 

 

Available March 17, 2010
Written by MARJORIE LIU
Art by ALINA URSOV

THEY'RE BACK! Once they were Xavier's young charges: mutant teens who bore the responsibility of protecting a world that hated them. But time has hardened these five X-Men, forcing them to reimagine their mission and purpose. And now, the original dream-team returns to fight the one threat that's haunted them since the day they took on the X-Factor name. Join legendary X-scribe Louise Simonson as she reunites with the title and characters she made famous for an epic in the FOREVER tradition!

Available March 31, 2010
Written by LOUISE SIMONSON
Art by DAN PANOSIAN

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X-MEN ORIGINS NIGHTCRAWLER X-MEN SECOND COMING

The X-MEN ORIGINS series continues with your favorite German mutant, Nightcrawler! Relive his early days as a trapeze artist in Germany, witness the first time he teleported and see the events that made him the hero he is today!

 

 

 

Available March 31, 2010
Written by ADAM FREEMAN
Art by CARY NORD

MANY WILL BE WOUNDED. SEVERAL WILL DIE. The climax of four years of X-Men stories is the X-Event of 2010! What started in HOUSE OF M with the Decimation of mutantkind and erupted with the first new mutant birth in MESSIAH COMPLEX finishes here. In the epic crossover SECOND COMING, Cyclops' faith pays off when Cable returns to the present with Hope, the girl he believes to be the mutant messiah. But will she be the savior or destroyer of mutantkind? We may never know, as she is the target of an initiative for mutant eradication unlike anything they X-Men have ever experienced. Many will be wounded. Several will die. Is Hope worth it?

Available March 31, 2010
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
Art by DAVID FINCH

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