April 2002 Solicited Releases

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

  • 10th Muse / Demonslayer #1/2 and #1
  • Steven Grant's Mortal Souls #2
  • Ennis and McCrea's Bigger Dicks #3
  • Threshold #47 featuring Pandora, Demonslayer, and Lookers
  • From the Desk of Warren Ellis Vol. 1 new printing
  • Demonslayer Companion Nude Sketch Edition
  • Variants for Alan Moore's Glory, The Coven, Demonslayer, and more!

10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1 -Mychaels
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Image Comics' hot-selling 10th Muse clashes with Avatar's sexy Demonslayer in this landmark crossover event! Emma Sonnet's hopes for a peaceful New York vacation are shattered when she finds herself fighting for her life against Jaclyn Hayes' cursed lover Michael and then against the Demonslayer herself. But the real trouble begins when the villainous architect of this mayhem appears and orders the invincible beast known as the Egregore to slaughter both the Demonslayer and the 10th Muse! The stellar art team of Alan Moore's Glory is on this book, Marat Mychaels on pencils, Robert Jones on inks, and Nimbus on colors, so you know it will be top notch!



10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1 -Martin
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Matt Martin
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot


10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1 -Shaw
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Sean Shaw
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot


10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1 -Waller
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Karl Waller
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot




10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1 -Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot

10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1 -Red Leather
Retail Price: $25.00 US
Cover: Karl Waller
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Limited to just 350 copies!

10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1/2 -Mychaels
Retail Price: $3.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The first ever Image/Avatar crossover explodes onto the scene! Jaclyn Hayes and Emma Sonnet...the Demonslayer and the10th Muse. Two women whose destinies have been forced upon them and whose fates become intertwined when a mysterious assailant renders Jaclyn unconscious and sends her demonic lover Michael on a mission to destroy the 10th Muse. If Emma loses this battle she will surely die, but if she kills Michael she will face the unbridled fury of the Demonslayer! With art from the stellar art team of Alan Moore's Glory is on this book, Marat Mychaels on pencils, Robert Jones on inks, and Nimbus on colors, you know you don't want to miss it! All the covers are limited to just 3000 copies each!


10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1/2 -Martin
Retail Price: $3.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot



10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1/2 -Shaw
Retail Price: $3.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot


10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1/2 -Waller
Retail Price: $3.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot



10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1/2 -Lyon
Retail Price: $3.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot


Steven Grant's MORTAL SOULS #2A
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Philip Xavier
Writer: Steven Grant
Artist: Philip Xavier
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 3

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Steven Grant's horrific crime masterpiece continues. The dead run the world -- and they hate us! We can't tell them apart from the living but police detective Eric Sharpe can, ever since he got "the sight," and he's convinced they're not real and he's gone insane. And he killed the only woman who could change his mind. Fortunately, her ghost is haunting him. Unfortunately, her presence has made Sharpe's grip on reality that much more tenuous. Will he listen to her and learn the true history of the world before the husks of the dead tear him apart? Praise for Steven Grant comes from no less a maestro than Warren Ellis who says, "Lots of people can write stories that tug at your heart or make you smile. Only Steven Grant can write stories that punch you in the face and steal your keys. He remains the best crime writer in comics."

Steven Grant's MORTAL SOULS #2B Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.95 US
Cover: Philip Xavier
Writer: Steven Grant
Artist: Philip Xavier
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 3



 


Ennis and McCrea's BIGGER DICKS #3A
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: John McCrea
Writer: Garth Ennis
Artist: John McCrea
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, monthly, 3 of 4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: How much trouble can Dougie and Ivor possible get into? Well, when the madman team of Garth Ennis and John McCrea are telling the tales, you better lock up the young 'ens, because these boys are seriously ill! No man, woman or mutant can possible live a fulfilling life without the third instalment of this monthly debauchery. This super-engorged series features the original Dicks issues, with completely remastered lettering and artwork, and tons of all-new material. How can any man ask for more than the Dicks explaining their own stunts, Trio the whore introducing aliens to love, the Wanker looks at the History of Wanking, and tons more gags that might taint your pure virginal mind! We must be sick just to publish this truly immoral material, and odds are high that while you laugh your butt off to the full-on, over-the-top humor you will be offended. But just to be sure you are, it is also available with a special hilarious Guaranteed to Offend cover! So don't delay, strap on the new Bigger Dicks!





Ennis and McCrea's BIGGER DICKS #3B 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, 3 of 4

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


FROM THE DESK OF WARREN ELLIS - VOLUME 1 New printing
Retail Price: $6.95 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Writer: Warren Ellis
Readership: All ages
Format: B&W, all text, 80 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jacen Burrows offers up this creepy cover on a new printing of this essential guide to the bizarre mind of one of the industries most popular writers. Peer into the twisted brain of the madman by seeing what arrived From the Desk of Warren Ellis! A collection of essays, columns, journals, lectures, travelogues and fragments written for an Internet audience by Warren Ellis, the creator and author of Transmetropolitan, Planetary, and Strange Kiss. From the Desk of Warren Ellis Vol 1 contains writing from 1995 to 1998 on a variety of subjects, including the eating of sheep faces, Sin City, the ugliness of comics, the parallel world where Stan Lee dies in a horrific plumbing accident, how to write for comics, and why Michael Moorcock scares the hell out of him. From the Desk of Warren Ellis: cheaper than buying a computer.


 

THRESHOLD #47 - DEMONSLAYER cover
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Artists: Marat Mychaels, Phil Xavier, Ivan Abraini
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, bi-monthly series

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Super-star Marat Mychaels and his creation Demonslayer continue 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. But when her old foe Irkala turns out to be behind it all, the sparks really start to fly! Writer Robert Lugibihl and artist Phil Xavier conclude the stunning tale of Pandora's past, where her torrid love affair with Alexander the Great turns horribly bitter and the Girl of Myth is forced to make some very tough choices! Italian artist sensation Ivan Abraini returns to the Lookers in this new short story by Robert Lugibihl that has the investigative sisters looking into an abduction by an all-woman biker gang! Threshold continues bi-monthly with top flight creators and as the longest running American anthology.

 




THRESHOLD #47 - PANDORA cover
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: Phil Xavier
Artists: Marat Mychaels, Phil Xavier, Ivan Abraini
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, bi-monthly series




THRESHOLD #47 - DEMONSLAYER Nude cover
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Artists: Marat Mychaels, Phil Xavier, Ivan Abraini
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, bi-monthly series

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




THRESHOLD #47 - PANDORA Nude cover
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Phil Xavier
Artists: Marat Mychaels, Phil Xavier, Ivan Abraini
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, bi-monthly series


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




DEMONSLAYER: Prophecy #1 Prism Foil
Retail Price: $12.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer/Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Don't miss out on this Prism Foil! 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. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. This Prism Foil is limited to just 500 copies.





DEMONSLAYER: Future Shock #1/2 Wanton Nude
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer/Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 16 pages


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Demonslayer is a woman with bad intentions on this hot new fully nude cover! 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 1500 copies.

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



AVENGELYNE: Seraphicide #1 Bikini Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Rick Lyon
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Rick Lyon
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 32 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Rick Lyon serves up this all-new smokin' hot Bikini cover! Avengelyne is caught in the cross hairs of the deadliest assassin on the planet, the luscious Onyx. Raised since a child to master one thing, killing, Onyx brings a fury of firepower and slicing swords to bear against Avengelyne. So who would want the Earth Angel dead? And will Avengelyne live long enough to find out why? You don't want to miss this hard hitting and action packed one shot... because one shot is all Onyx needs! This special edition cover is limited to just 1500 copies.




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

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Karl Waller provides this beautiful new cover of Glory ready for battle! 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! Limited to just 1250 copies





COVEN: TOOTH & NAIL #1 Bad Ladies
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Ron Adrian
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Ron Adrian
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Ron Adrian shows Spellcaster and Fantom ready to get into trouble on this hot new cover! 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! This special edition is limited to just 1500 copies.




COVEN: Spellcaster #1/2 Royal Blue Edition
Retail Price: $75.00 US
Cover: Al Rio
Artist: Al Rio
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Special warehouse find! The first ever Avatar Coven book, featuring the luscious interior art of Al Rio, is now available for the first time as this ultra-limited Royal Blue Edition! Limited to just 100 copies, every copy ships in a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity.





ALAN MOORE'S GLORY PREVIEW GOLD SIGNED
Retail Price: $8.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer: Alan Moore
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: B&W, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Here is your chance to get the limited Gold version of the Glory Preview, that was previously only available at one show, signed by the artist Marat Mychaels! This special Preview gives you a look at the making of what is sure to be one of the biggest books of the year! From the stunning detail of Marat's pencil work, to sample finished pages from the book, to the creation of the super-star covers, this Preview will give a good idea of the stunning quality and love put into bringing this Alan Moore masterpiece to life! All copies ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity and is limited to just 350 copies.





DEMONSLAYER Companion Nude Sketched Edition
Retail Price: $29.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer/Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 16 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Demonslayer fans rejoice, now you can own an original Marat Mychaels Demonslayer Nude piece of you own for an incredible price! Each copy of this special cover on the Demonslayer Companion has an original nude sketch on the cover and it is limited to just 100 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity.



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



AVENGLEYNE / SHI Ruby Red Convention set
Retail Price: $19.95 US
Covers: David Finch, Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: Full color, two books in a bagged set

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: These special Ruby Red foil editions of #1/2 and #1 were scheduled to be available at conventions this summer, if they don't sell out here! This specially priced set is the perfect chance to get the rare Ruby Red editions of each book, the Mychaels cover on #1/2 and the Finch cover of #1. Each special edition is limited to just 400 copies, so only 400 sets are available!