February 2002 Solicited Releases

The comics and related items on this page are scheduled to ship from Avatar in February, 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.

  • Ennis and McCrea's Bigger Dicks #1
  • Warren Ellis' Strange Killings #2
  • Tim Vigil's Webwitch Preview
  • Threshold #46 featuring Demonslayer, Pandora, and Medora
  • Razor: Bleeding Heart #1 Expanded Edition and Razor X Volume 2
  • Variants for Alan Moore's Glory, The Coven, Demonslayer, and more!

Ennis and McCrea's BIGGER DICKS #1A
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: John McCrea
Writer: Garth Ennis
Artist: John McCrea
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, monthly, 1 of 4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Good lord, it's 10.5 inches long and 48 pages thick! Garth Ennis and John McCrea, the creative team behind Hitman, unleash their sick, twisted minds to bring back Dougie and Ivor, the rotten scoundrels who fancy themselves private investigators known as the Dicks. This super-engorged monthly series features the original Dicks issues, with completely remastered lettering and artwork, and tons of all-new material that Garth swears has assured his place next to the Dark Lord in the eternal flames of Hell. No semi-turgid comics here, just full-on, over-the- top, certain-to-offend-everyone humor that only these two bollocks could get away with! Also available with a special Guarateed to Offend cover!


Ennis and McCrea's BIGGER DICKS #1B Guaranteed to Offend
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: John McCrea
Writer: Garth Ennis
Artist: John McCrea
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, monthly, 1 of 4

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


Warren Ellis' STRANGE KILLINGS #2
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Mike Wolfer
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Mike Wolfer
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 3

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis and Mike Wolfer continue to unfold the adventures of the baddest man in comics, William Gravel! The situation must be grim at Wessex Prison. Not only has the SAS been brought in to quell one of the worst prison riots on record, but something has spooked these hardened veterns in the worst of ways. Disgraced SAS soldier and combat magician William Gravel is pulled away from his twilight existence committing denable war crimes to deal with this atrocity. There's another magician in the prison and William Gravel is being sent in to pull him out. There will be many strange killings before the night is out. William Gravel may be one of them.


Warren Ellis' STRANGE KILLINGS #2 Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.95 US
Cover: Mike Wolfer
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Mike Wolfer
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 3



Tim Vigil's WEBWITCH Preview
Retail Price: $1.99 US
Cover: Tim Vigil
Writer/Artist: Tim Vigil
Readership: Mature Readers Format: B&W, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: In summer 2002, Tim Vigil unleashes an all-new masterpiece, 5 years in the making! His three issue Webwitch series is completely self-contained and totally accessible to the new reader. All three issues are already completely drawn and this special preview book gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how this brilliant work came together. With background and inking assists from Adam (Witchblade) McDaniel and Jeff (Faust) Austin, the final pages are simply some of the finest of Tim Vigil's illustrious career! Fans of horror rejoice, because Vigil is back and better than ever!

Tim Vigil's WEBWITCH Preview Nude
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Tim Vigil
Writer/Artist: Tim Vigil
Readership: Mature Readers Format: B&W, 16 pages


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

ALAN MOORE'S GLORY #1 Andy Park
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Andy Park
Writer: Alan Moore
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Andy (Tomb Raider, Maxim) Park shows the softer side of Glory in this exclusive new illustration. 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 monthly with an all- star lineup of cover artists including Joseph (Dawn) Linsner and David (Aphrodite IX) Finch! 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! Limited to just 2000 copies

COVEN: TOOTH & NAIL #1/2 Women Scorned Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Matt Martin
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Ron Adrian
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 16 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Madman Matt Martin offers another stunning new cover! Coven returns with a blast of adrenaline as Spellcaster's peaceful night of surfing and self-reflection is shattered when the were-beast known as Darkwolf bursts upon the scene and rips her world apart. His goal: to find his hated twin sister Fantom and make her life a living hell! Superstar Ron Adrian (Witchblade, Darkchylde) provides the best looking pages of his life in this all-new issue that leads directly into issue #1. This exclusive new special edition is limited to just 1250 copies.


AVENGELYNE/SHI #1/2 Cross Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Sean Shaw
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Sean Shaw
Readership: All ages

Format: FC, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Sean Shaw provides this stunning new cover! 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! This exclusive new special edition is limited to just 1250 copies.


AVENGELYNE: Seraphicide #1/2 Ron Adrian
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Ron Adrian
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Rick Lyon
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Rising super-star Ron Adrian offers this beautiful exclusive new cover! 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.


RAZOR: BLEEDING HEART#1 Evil Duo Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Patrick Fillion
Writer/Artist: Patrick Fillion
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 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.


DEMONSLAYER: Future Shock #1/2 Cheerleader Nude
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer/Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Wow, it's a red hot nude cover of the Demonslayer in her college days! 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. This special edition is limited to just 1000 copies.

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

ALAN MOORE'S GLORY #0 Park Prism Foil
Retail Price: $12.95 US
Cover: Andy Park
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. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. This Previews Exclusive Prism Foil is limited to just 500 copies.


 


COVEN: Tooth and Nail #1 Royal Blue Edition
Retail Price: $75.00 US
Cover: Ron Adrian
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Ron Adrian
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Coven are back in their most action-packed epic yet! The lycanthropic Darkwolf has come seeking vengeance upon his sister Fantom, and Spellcaster is caught in the middle after she is bitten by Darkwolf and infected with his dreaded curse. In a desperate scramble against time, Spellcaster, Fantom and Scratch must fight tooth and nail against Darkwolf and his pack as they make their way across town to the one man who may be able to prevent Spellcaster from being doomed to life as a werewolf! Red hot artist Ron Adrian (Witchblade, Darkchylde) has slaved over these pages to make them the most stunning of his career and with Nimbus Studios vibrant colors, this book is sure to blow you away! 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



FANTASTIC VISIONS: THE ART OF MATT BUSCH variant
Retail Price: $15.95 US
Cover: Matt Busch
Artwork: Matt Busch
Readership: All ages
Format: B&W with full color section, 112 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Matt Busch has emerged as one of the top Entertainment Illustrators of the last decade. He has worked on movies like Con Air and The Matrix, painted covers for dozens of Star Wars books and magazines, and done album artwork for artists like the Beastie Boys and Garbage. He also teaches art and manages to do comic covers and trading cards as well! All told, he has amassed a stunning list of achievements and credits to his name, and this is the first collection of his work ever! This luscious square bound book features over 100 of his paintings, sketches, and drawings in both black and white and full color. It also features the most extensive interview ever done with Busch as he covers his entire career. For fans of painted artwork and artists looking for a glimpse inside the mind of a painting master, this book is a must! This special edition cover is limited to just 750 copies.


COVEN: Tooth and Nail #1 Trouble Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Ron Adrian
Readership: All Ages Format: Full color, 32 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Marat (Glory) Mychaels brings this sexy new cover to life! The Coven are back in their most action-packed epic yet! The lycanthropic Darkwolf has come seeking vengeance upon his sister Fantom, and Spellcaster is caught in the middle after she is bitten by Darkwolf and infected with his dreaded curse. In a desperate scramble against time, Spellcaster, Fantom and Scratch must fight tooth and nail against Darkwolf and his pack as they make their way across town to the one man who may be able to prevent Spellcaster from being doomed to life as a werewolf! Red hot artist Ron Adrian (Witchblade, Darkchylde) has slaved over these pages to make them the most stunning of his career and with Nimbus Studios vibrant colors, this book is sure to blow you away! This special edition is limited to just 1000 copies.

 

COVEN: Tooth and Nail #1 Trouble Ruby Red Edition
Retail Price: $29.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Ron Adrian
Readership: All Ages Format: Full color, 32 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This exclusive special foil edition is limited to just 250 copies that ship in a protective bag and board.

 


Tim Vigil's WEBWITCH Preview Emerald Convention Edition
Retail Price: $6.95 US
Cover: Tim Vigil
Writer/Artist: Tim Vigil
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This special Emerald convention edition is limited to just 1000 copies, each of which ship in a protective bag and board. In summer 2002, Tim Vigil unleashes an all-new masterpiece, 5 years in the making! His three issue Webwitch series is completely self-contained and totally accessible to the new reader. All three issues are already completely drawn and this special preview book gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how this brilliant work came together. With background and inking assists from Adam (Witchblade) McDaniel and Jeff (Faust) Austin, the final pages are simply some of the finest of Tim Vigil's illustrious career! Fans of horror rejoice, because Vigil is back and better than ever!