January 2002 Solicited Releases

The comics and related items on this page are scheduled to ship from Avatar in January, 2002. These items should be available for order from your favorite comics retailer. If not, you can order direct from Avatar via our direct sales agent Comic Cavalcade right here.

  • Warren Ellis' Strange Killings #1
  • Demonslayer TPB
  • Demonslayer: Future Shock #1/2
  • Threshold #46 featuring Demonslayer, Pandora, and Medora
  • Razor: Bleeding Heart #1 Expanded Edition and Razor X Volume 2
  • Variants for Alan Moore's Glory, Avengelyne, Demonslayer, and more!


Warren Ellis' STRANGE KILLINGS #1
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Mike Wolfer
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Mike Wolfer
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 3

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It's never a dull day being a magician and even more thrilling when Warren Ellis unleashes the next of the disturbed stories of William Gravel. From the fan favorite creative team that brought you Strange Kiss and Stranger Kisses comes the next horrific chapter, Strange Killings! For the second time in history, the British Government sends in its crack troops, the Special Air Service, to quell a major prison riot. But not even these, the most accomplished and frightening soldiers on Earth, are equipped to face what lies at the center of the prison, the heart of the riot. In fact the only man in the SAS qualified to deal with the horror within is the recently disgraced Sergeant Major William Gravel: combat magician.


Warren Ellis' STRANGE KILLINGS #1 Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.95 US
Cover: Mike Wolfer
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Mike Wolfer
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 3


DEMONSLAYER Vol 1 TPB
Retail Price: $19.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer/Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: B&W, 160 pages, square bound

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The entire pre-Avatar Demonslayer saga is now available in one volume! Collected within are all six of the original Demonslayer issues that were published by Image comics as well as the ultra-rare issue #0 into one mammoth 160 page volume! The start of Marat Mychaels breakout series is not to be missed, from her origin and boyfriend Michael getting turned into a demon, to the breach of Hell itself, all the early defining moments of this series are now available in one trade paperback.


DEMONSLAYER Vol 1 HC
Retail Price: $39.95 US

Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer/Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: B&W, 160 pages, hardcover

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Limited to just 350 copies with an exclusive new cover by Marat Mychaels on this beautiful leather hardcover.


DEMONSLAYER: Future Shock #1/2
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
| Writer/Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 16 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: In Demonslayer: Prophecy #1 Jaclyn learned that one of those closest too her was destined to bring about the collapse of civilization. She didn't believe it. This special issue is a flash forward twenty years in the future as the horrific Prophecy has come true. Jaclyn has been betrayed and as a result Hell's demonic armies have invaded Earth. Now the last living Demonslayer must stand as a beacon of hope for all of humanity. This special one shot book gives readers a special advance look at the future of Demonslayer, and it isn't a pretty vision. Each cover is limited to just 3000 copies.

DEMONSLAYER: Future Shock #1/2 Drew cover
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: Drew
Writer/Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 16 pages, one shot


DEMONSLAYER: Future Shock #1/2 Survivor Edition
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer/Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 16 pages, one shot

DEMONSLAYER: Future Shock #1/2 River of Blood Edition
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer/Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 16 pages, one shot


THRESHOLD #46 - DEMONSLAYER cover
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Artists: Marat Mychaels, Phil Xavier, Mike Delaney
Writers: Robert Lugibihl, Angelo Furlan, Marat Mychaels
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, bi-monthly series

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Demonslayer continues her extended run in Threshold with some unusual demon trouble. It seems that the Roman Catholic church has some unexpected visitors underneath Vatican City and Jaclyn may be the only one who can help. Medora returns to continue her misadventures with sizzling art by series co-creator Mike Delaney. Robert Lugibihl and Phil Xavier continue with the stunning tale of Pandora's past, where her torrid love affair with Alexander the Great may very well tilt the balance of power in the civilized world! Threshold continues bi-monthly with top flight creators and as the longest currently running American anthology.


THRESHOLD #46 - PANDORA cover
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: Phil Xavier
Artists: Marat Mychaels, Phil Xavier, Mike Delaney
Writers: Robert Lugibihl, Angelo Furlan, Marat Mychaels Readership: Mature Readers Format: B&W, 48 pages, bi-monthly series


THRESHOLD #46 - DEMONSLAYER Nude cover
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Artists: Marat Mychaels, Phil Xavier, Mike Delaney
Writers: Robert Lugibihl, Angelo Furlan, Marat Mychaels Readership: Mature Readers Format: B&W, 48 pages, bi-monthly series.

You can take an uncensored peek at this cover on the Jan Adult Releases Page


THRESHOLD #46 - MEDORA Nude cover
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Mike Delaney
Artists: Marat Mychaels, Phil Xavier, Mike Delaney
Writers: Robert Lugibihl, Angelo Furlan, Marat Mychaels
Readership: Mature Readers Format: B&W, 48 pages, bi-monthly series.


You can take an uncensored peek at this cover on the Jan Adult Releases Page

AVENGELYNE: Seraphacide #1/2 Pax Romana Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Patrick Fillion
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Rick Lyon
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: She's young, she's beautiful and she's the deadliest assassin alive. Her name is Onyx and she has been aimed like a gun at Avengelyne. But why would anyone want to have Avengelyne killed? This special prelude to #1 has all-new exclusive art featuring the first sword flashing encounter between the two warrior women. With stellar art by Rick Lyon and luscious colors by Nimbus, this is not a book you want to miss. Because when she takes aim, you can be sure Onyx won't. This special edition cover is limited to just 1000 copies.



 


AVENGELYNE/SHI #1/2 Victory Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Matt Martin
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Sean Shaw
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The lead-in to the crossover of the year is right here! This all-new special prelude story take place in seventeenth century Japan as Shi's ancestor, Yuri Ishikawa, meets the angelic Avengelyne who comes to answer her prayer for help against a mighty demonic foe. The same demon who comes back to haunt them 400 years later in #1! Sean Shaw's stunning art and Nimbus Studios luscious colors make this a book you gotta have! This exclusive new cover special edition is limited to just 1000 copies.



AVENGELYNE/SHI #1 Royal Blue Edition
Retail Price: $75.00 US
Cover: David Finch
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Karl Waller
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The most anticipated crossover of the year is here! Two of the most popular woman in comics are in for the fight of their lives, against each other! The Earth Angel Avengelyne is drawn into conflict with a renegade sect of samurai warriors who overwhelm her and use her body to capture the spirit of the demon lord Akuma. This horrible fate for Avengelyne appears to Shi in a dream, and then she must use all of her skills to stop this new evil Angel of Death! The story stands alone for readers not familiar with the characters, yet also looks deeply into the core of each woman as they struggle against this horrific force of terror. Sean Shaw provides the stunningly detailed art and Nimbus Studios works their color brilliance to make this book beautiful. This ultra-limited Royal Blue Edition is limited to just 100 copies and every copy ships in a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity


ALAN MOORE'S GLORY #0 Lush Lands Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Carrie Hall (fully painted)
Writer: Alan Moore
Artists: Joseph Linsner, Matt Haley +others
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Alan Moore's long awaited Glory has finally come to Avatar and this amazing #0 issue is one you will not want to miss! This full size, full color book features the highly coveted 10 page introduction to the story by Alan Moore and Brandon Peterson along with an all-star art gallery chronicling the key events that have shaped Glory's life. This stellar line up of talent is not to be believed, featuring Joseph Michael Linsner, Matt Haley, Ron Adrian, Marat Mychaels, Karl Waller and more! This vital prelude to the new Alan Moore Glory series is also the perfect introduction to the world of Glory for new readers. This exclusive new cover special edition is limited to just 1500 copies.

 

ALAN MOORE'S GLORY #1 Finch Prism Foil
Retail Price: $12.95 US
Cover: David Finch
Writer: Alan Moore
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, 1 of 4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This Prism Foil is limited to just 500 copies. Alan Moore is without question the most critically acclaimed and influential writer working in the industry today. His long-awaited Glory series has been eagerly anticipated for years, and now Avatar is releasing it with an all-star lineup of cover artists. This first issue finds the goddess Glory's worrying mother Demeter wondering how her daughter can ever fit in on Earth with the mortals. But her peaceful, perfect island of Thule is troubled by an unexpected visit from Lilith, queen of the underworld, who threatens to strike at Demeter where she is weakest, her daughter Glory! This issue also has a Golden Age Glory story written by Alan Moore and drawn by Melinda Gebbie! This series features the same intricately crafted plot, world renowned characterization and razor-sharp dialogue that has made Alan Moore so amazingly popular. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity.

 


DEMONSLAYER: PROPHECY #1 Mouth of Evil Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer/Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Demonslayer is back in an all-new full color special by creator and artist Marat Mychaels! Jaclyn has finally accepted her role in the war between humanity and the demons. Her relationship with Michael is stronger than ever and life finally appears to be going well for the young Demonslayer. However, her importance in the large scale of the war may be completely hidden to her and the extent of her powers unrevealed. A mysterious new player in the game, Ebon, storms into her life, bringing with him carnage and an ominous Prophecy of the future. This special edition is limited to just 1000 copies.

RAZOR: BLEEDING HEART#1 Expanded Edition
Retail Price: $5.00 US
Cover: Patrick Fillion
Writer/Artist: Patrick Fillion
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Razor is unleashed in this frenzied one shot special now with eight extra all-new pages of ultra-sexy unseen material! As her blood lust finally takes over, Razor fulfils her vampiric destiny to become a powerful daywalker! But this special trait has not gone unnoticed by a very powerful satanic cult who promptly dispatches their most powerful minion to capture Razor, the long-missing Hellina! This book serves as the re-launch of Hellina now firmly in the Avatar universe and back in touch with her heart-ripping roots. With beautiful art by the stunningly gifted Patrick Fillion, this sexy showdown is not to be missed! This special edition cover is limited to just 1000 copies.


RAZOR: BLEEDING HEART#1 Expanded Adult Edition
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Patrick Fillion
Writer/Artist: Patrick Fillion
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This special adult cover is limited to just 1000 copies.


You can take an uncensored peek at this cover on the Jan Adult Releases Page

RAZOR X Vol 2 TPB
Retail Price: $6.95 US
Cover: Mike Wolfer
Writer/Artist: Mike Wolfer
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, square bound

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Mike (Strange Killings) Wolfer's Razor opus from the pages of Threshold is now available in this special expanded square bound edition that features lots of all-new, ultra-spicy pages! It is Razor as you have never seen her before, with Lethal Stryke and Poizon thrown into the mix as they face off against Widow and Pandora! But the stakes are higher than ever as Razor gets infected with the spidervirus and will spread it to whomever she breeds with! It is sultry catfight action as Spider-Razor and Widow get into the arachnafight of the century! You don't want to miss this final volume of the ultimate Razor story.

RAZOR X Vol 2 TPB Adult cover
Retail Price: $8.00 US
Cover: Mike Wolfer
Writer/Artist: Mike Wolfer
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, square bound


You can take an uncensored peek at this cover on the Jan Adult Releases Page

ALAN MOORE'S GLORY #1 Fierce Edition
MSRP: $5.95
Cover: Matt Haley
Writer: Alan Moore
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: 32 pp, Full color

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Matt Haley provides this exclusive beautiful image of Glory ready to rumble! Alan Moore is without question the most critically acclaimed and influential writer working in the industry today. His long-awaited Glory series has been eagerly anticipated for years, and now Avatar is releasing it with an all-star lineup of cover artists. This first issue finds the goddess Glory's worrying mother Demeter wondering how her daughter can ever fit in on Earth with the mortals. But her peaceful, perfect island of Thule is troubled by an unexpected visit from Lilith, queen of the underworld, who threatens to strike at Demeter where she is weakest, her daughter Glory! This issue also has a Golden Age Glory story written by Alan Moore and drawn by Melinda Gebbie! This series features the same intricately crafted plot, world renowned characterization and razor-sharp dialogue that has made Alan Moore so amazingly popular. This stunning edition is limited to just 1500 copies.




ALAN MOORE'S GLORY #1 Fierce Emerald Edition
MSRP: $13.95
Cover: Matt Haley
Writer: Alan Moore
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: 32 pp, Full color

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This beautiful Emerald foil edition is limited to just 500 copies and all copies ship bagged and boarded.