August 2002 Solicited Releases

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

Here's a link to the complete list of August 2002 Solicited Releases in the store.

Solicited for July:

  • Tim Vigil's Webwitch #1
  • Warren Ellis' Strange Killings: The Body Orchard #2
  • Threshold #48
  • Atlas #1
  • The Odyssey #1

Tim Vigil's WEBWITCH #1 - Finch
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: David Finch
Artist/Writer: Tim Vigil
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 3

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The wait is over, Tim Vigil is ready to unleash an all-new masterpiece, 5 years in the making! Fans of horror rejoice, because Vigil is back and better than ever! Nina has a special place in the evolutionary ladder, she is the bridge between the alien Spidernation and humans. And her choices can help determine who controls the globe in the next century. Biologically part of both worlds, but not fully embraced by either, she is torn between the desire to help the Spidernation expand and the human's quest to rid the world of the greatest predators the Earth has seen! All three issues are already completely drawn with art by the master of the macabre Tim Vigil and special assists from Adam (Witchblade) McDaniel. The final pages are simply some of the finest of Tim Vigil's illustrious career! This three issue Webwitch series is completely self-contained and totally accessible to the new reader.

Tim Vigil's WEBWITCH #1 - Vigil
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Tim Vigil
Artist/Writer: Tim Vigil
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 3

Tim Vigil's WEBWITCH #1 - Adrian
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Ron Adrian
Artist/Writer: Tim Vigil
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 3

Tim Vigil's WEBWITCH #1 - Martin
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Matt Martin
Artist/Writer: Tim Vigil
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 3





Tim Vigil's WEBWITCH #1 - Waller
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Karl Waller
Artist/Writer: Tim Vigil
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 3



Tim Vigil's WEBWITCH #1 - Vigil Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.95 US
Cover: Tim Vigil
Artist/Writer: Tim Vigil
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 3

Tim Vigil's WEBWITCH #1 Nude
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Matt Martin
Artist/Writer: Tim Vigil
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 3

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

Warren Ellis' STRANGE KILLINGS: The Body Orchard #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 6

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis continues to shock with Strange Killings! William Gravel is supposed to be in Britain, resuming his duties -- but he's still in NYC, trying to work out why his old SAS team seems to be committing atrocities on American soil -- and running the risk of being suspected of them himself, being the only SAS man in a city reeling from killings with an SAS signature... With his team apparently out of control and contact, Gravel finds himself on the wrong end of everything and every turn simply offers more questions. Do the members of Alpha One Four know the answer to the greatest combat magician secret, what is the Body Orchard?

Warren Ellis' STRANGE KILLINGS: The Body Orchard #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 6

THRESHOLD #48 - DEMONSLAYER cover
Retail Price: $4.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Artists: Marat Mychaels, Dan Parsons, Ivan Abraini
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 48 pages, quarterly series

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Red hot 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, and Michael gets captured, the sparks really start to fly! Writer Robert Lugibihl and Italian artist Ivan Abraini bring Coral back from the pages of Avengelyne: Dark Depths into her own story with Pandora! Rounding out this stellar line-up is an all new story featuring Dan Parson's Harpy in some of the most beautiful pages of his career! Threshold continues with its new quarterly schedule as the longest running American anthology.

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



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


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

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

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


 

10th Muse / Demonslayer #1/2 Catfight Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All Ages
Format: full color, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Marat Mychaels turns up the heat with this all-new catfight cover between the two lovely ladies! Jaclyn Hayes and Emma Sonnet...the Demonslayer and the 10th 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! This special edition is limited to just 1000 copies.

10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1 Prism Foil
Retail Price: $12.95 US
Cover: Matt Martin
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: 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! All copies ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. This Prism Foil Edition is limited to just 400 copies.


DEMONSLAYER: Path of Time #1/2 Pirate Nude
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer/Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Throughout history Demonslayers have protected us all, now get a special look at the Pirate Demonslayer with her guard, and everything else, down! As Jaclyn accidentally discovers the true history of the Demonslayers, we get to see ones from the past for the first time! You don't want to miss out on great first appearances like seeing the Cave girl Demonslayer as she fights demons and dinosaurs together. This exclusive new cover is limited to just 1500 copies!

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

 

SHI: Poisoned Paradise #1/2 Blossom Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Karl Waller
Writer: Billy Tucci
Artist: Karl Waller
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Series artist Karl Waller provides this beautiful new cover of Shi in her Feudal Japan costume! Trying to escape for some peace and quiet, Shi ends up confronted by a vicious group of Samurai who relentlessly attack her. Outnumbered and overwhelmed, she is gravely wounded and barely escapes with her life. Karl Waller provides the stunning artwork for this story from Shi's past set in Feudal Japan. This special cover is limited to just 1500 copies!



SHI: Poisoned Paradise #1 Royal Blue
Retail Price: $75.00 US
Cover: William Tucci
Writer: William Tucci
Artist: Karl Waller
Readership: all ages
Format: FC, 32 pages, 1 of 2

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Poisoned Paradise is the first of Billy Tucci's all-new stories of Shi through the ages and is set in the Feudal times of warlords, samurai and wandering Ronin. After a vicious sword battle, an injured Shi is taken in by a small village to recover. But there will be little time for rest as Shi must defend these innocents against an incoming samurai army! The time period is brought back to life with the luscious artwork of Karl Waller and vibrant colors by Nimbus. 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.

COVEN: Tooth and Nail #1 Training Day
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Ron Adrian
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Ron Adrian
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 32 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Ron Adrian provides this cover of Sasha in a rare moment of peace and a chance to learn more of her craft! 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. This special edition is limited to just 1000 copies.



DEMONSLAYER: Path of Time #1/2 Inferno Edition
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels
Writer/artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: all ages
Format: FC, 32 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Demonslayer is smoking hot on this exclusive new cover from Marat Mychaels! After the horrific revelations of the future Prophecy, Jaclyn and Michael try to get back to their relaxing roots of archeology. But they don't expect to come across ruins that show the true history of the Demonslayer and the fact that there has always been one! So who was the Demonslayer before Jaclyn? This special series traces the demon fighters through the path of time. Get the first look at Demonslayers from all the ages, as much more is revealed about the legacy than ever before! This cover is limited to just 1500 copies.

10th MUSE / DEMONSLAYER Preview Adrian cover
Retail Price: $5.95 US
Cover: Ron Adrian
Writer: Robert Lugibihl
Artist: Marat Mychaels
Readership: All ages
Format: B&W, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Superstar Ron Adrian offers up this beautiful exclusive new cover! The 10th Muse/Demonslayer crossover features both of the stunning beauties in the fight of their lives against one foe so horrific, even together they may not be able to stop him! With art from the critically acclaimed team on Alan Moore's Glory, Marat Mychaels on pencils and Robert Jones on inks, this series is sure to satisfy every art lover! This special edition is limited to only 1000 copies.

ATLAS #1A - Christian Gossett
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Christian Gossett
Writer: Darren Davis
Artist: Mark Brooks
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 32 pages, bi-monthly series

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: From the pages of 10th Muse, springs Atlas! After commanding the Titans in their war against the Olympians, Atlas was forced to hold up the heavens on his shoulders. His life was a tragic story of a lone God fighting boredom on Mount Olympus. However, monitoring the earth from above, Atlas watched Earth change and the emergence of super powered beings donning capes and tights. Growing restless and craving adventure, Atlas decided to take the world in his hands and becomes one of the Earth's newest heroes. Learning the superhero game is not going to be easy for him as Atlas fights against one of the oldest superpowers in history. The 10th Muse makes an appearance to help Atlas in his 1st solo adventure and thankfully Atlas has help from the newest TidalWave sensation, Judo Girl!

ATLAS #1B - Talent Coldwell
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Talent Coldwell
Writer: Darren Davis
Artist: Mark Brooks
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 32 pages, bi-monthly series



ATLAS #1C - Roger Cruz
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Roger Cruz
Writer: Darren Davis
Artist: Mark Brooks
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 32 pages, bi-monthly series



ATLAS #1D - Skottie Young
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Skottie Young
Writer: Darren Davis
Artist: Mark Brooks
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 32 pages, bi-monthly series



ATLAS #1E - Mark Brooks
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Mark Brooks
Writer: Darren Davis
Artist: Mark Brooks
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 32 pages, bi-monthly series



THE ODYSSEY #1A - Roger Cruz
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Roger Cruz
Writer: Darren Davis
Artists: Norm Breyfogle, Patrick Blaine, others
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 32 pages, quarterly series

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The entire TidalWave universe comes together for an amazing series that shines the spotlight on the characters that you demanded to see more of! Every member of the superhero group that was introduced in 10th Muse #1 will be featured in this self-entitled series called The Odyssey. The series features many characters that needed extra pages to tell their tales, from Orion the Hunter and Ares, to Judo Girl and Medusa. The Odyssey will feature the hidden gems of TidalWave in their own adventures! Also included in the series is a Who's Who of the TidalWave universe. Several amazing comic book artists are making their mark on the TidalWave universe and we can't wait until you see the amazing new work from industry pros like Norm Breyfogle and Craig Rousseau and talented newcomers such as Sean Murphy, Patrick Blaine and many more!



THE ODYSSEY #1B - Marat Mychaels
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Marat Mychaels (Wraparound)
Writer: Darren Davis
Artists: Norm Breyfogle, Patrick Blaine, others
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 32 pages, quarterly series




THE ODYSSEY #1C - Mark Pajarillo
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Mark Pajarillo
Writer: Darren Davis
Artists: Norm Breyfogle, Patrick Blaine, others
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 32 pages, quarterly series




THE ODYSSEY #1D - Sean Murphy
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Deon Nuckols
Writer: Darren Davis
Artists: Norm Breyfogle, Patrick Blaine, others
Readership: All ages
Format: FC, 32 pages, quarterly series