May 2004 Solicited Releases

The comics and related items on this page are scheduled to ship from Avatar in May, 2004. 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 May 2004 Solicited Releases in the store.

Solicited for May:

Joe R Lansdale's BY BIZARRE HANDS #1
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Story: Joe R Lansdale
Art: Dheeraj Verma
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 6

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: One the most popular horror novel writers, Joe R. Lansdale, is unleashed again in this all-new series that adapts some of his favorite short stories, all chosen by Lansdale himself, into comic form for the first time. This issue contains the titular story By Bizarre Hands, and is illustrated by fabulous new Indian artist Dheeraj Verma. A well-mannered preacher with a taste for "saving" retarded girls goes traveling to find some Halloween fun and ends up unleashing his inner demons. With Lansdale's biting wit and razor-sharp dialogue, fans of Garth Ennis are sure to love this new six issue monthly series.






Joe R Lansdale's BY BIZARRE HANDS #1 Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Story: Joe R Lansdale
Art: Dheeraj Verma
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 6








Garth Ennis' 303 Preview
Retail Price: $0.99 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Story: Garth Ennis
Art: Jacen Burrows
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: Color, 12 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis is unleashed on his first major creator-owned series in years! Ennis and red-hot artist Jacen Burrows are going to blow the doors off summer 2004 with this full-color six issue action-packed epic from the twisted mind of Ennis! A very hard man leads the Russian special forces team that is investigating a downed plane in Afghanistan. But when British and US forces also get thrown in the mix, tension turns to carnage as the whole mission goes sideways. Then Ennis really lets loose. This special preview gives you a teaser of what is sure to be one of the most talked-about series of the year.





Rich Johnston's HOLED UP #1
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Gonzalo Martinez
Story: Rich Johnston
Art: Gonzalo Martinez
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 3

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The most-read Internet comic columnist, Rich Johnston, is now serving up his all-new all-twisted humor series! Holed Up is a family sitcom with semi-automatic weaponry. Set in the separatist community of Idaho, the Holed family must cope with the ever encroaching invasion of a society that wants to take away their freedom. And they'll defend it with their lives if necessary. Or preferably the lives of other people. A black comedy where wholesome good fun meets the very worst aspects of humanity - a nuclear family at ground zero. In the first part of this three issue miniseries, their teenage daughter brings home an unsuitable boyfriend. Will he win the heart of the rest of the family? Or will they try to kill him? Plus, a shopping trip to buy the twins their first real guns. With hilarious consequences. Rich Johnston is the author of Lying In The Gutters, the comic industry's premier gossip and rumor column. He has loyal readers in every comic shop in the world and not only will use that column to promote this comic, but also his media contacts on and offline. Prepare for an onslaught of attention.

Rich Johnston's HOLED UP #1 Homeland Security Edition
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Gonzalo Martinez
Story: Rich Johnston
Art: Gonzalo Martinez
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 3

STARGATE SG-1 2004 Convention Special
Retail Price: $2.99 US
Cover: Jorge Correa Jr.
Story: James Anthony
Art: Jorge Correa Jr.
Readership: all ages
Format: Full color, 16 pages, one shot

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The 2004 convention season starts here, as the SG-1 team rockets into Season Two continuity in an all-new tale of sci-fi adventure. When the SGC learns the location of vital tactical information about Apophis's military plans, SG-1 must execute a daring snatch-and-grab operation to retrieve it from the Goa'uld mothership. O'Neill, Carter, Teal'c, and Daniel must infiltrate the serpent's lair and obtain the data crystals before the dread system lord can turn his full power against the Earth and her allies. Using information obtained from a mysterious informant, the team plunges into the mission - but will they find that their knowledge of the enemy is helping them?or being used against them? The highest-rated science fiction program on television continues its fantastic leap into the world of comics!

STARGATE SG-1 2004 Convention Special Photo cover
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Story: James Anthony
Art: Jorge Correa Jr.
Readership: all ages
Format: Full color, 16 pages, one shot

STARGATE SG-1 2004 Convention Special Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Cover: Jorge Correa Jr.
Story: James Anthony
Art: Jorge Correa Jr.
Readership: all ages
Format: Full color, 16 pages, one shot

STARGATE SG-1: POW #2 Hazardous Duty
Retail Price: $5.99 US
Cover: Jorge Correa Jr.
Story: James Anthony
Art: Renato Guedes
Readership: all ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, monthly 2 of 3


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Hot new Stargate artist Jorge Correa Jr provides this amazing new cover of the team coming back from a poisoned world, protected by only their hazmat suits. This exclusive cover is available here for the first time. Limited to just 1500 copies








STARGATE SG-1: POW #1 Prism Foil
Retail Price: $12.99 US
Story: James Anthony
Art: Renato Guedes
Readership: all ages
Format: Full color, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 3

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The greatest sci-fi show on television comes to comics for the first time in a full length action-packed series! This special prism foil edition is limited to just 500 copies. These copies will ship bagged with a certificate of authenticity.

Warren Ellis' STRANGE KILLINGS: Necromancer #2
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Mike Wolfer
Story: Warren Ellis
Art: Mike Wolfer
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 2 of 6

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Ellis and Wolfer return for another brutal series featuring combat magician William Gravel!
For Sergeant Major William Gravel, another routine "K" duty begins to slip into the darkness of his most disturbing adventure yet. Arriving in the Philippines, Gravel's covert mission is simple: Assassinate a reporter investigating a renegade British scientist conducting illegal chemical weapons tests in the region. As the combat magician closes in on his target, his assignment becomes a bit more complicated with his discovery of the dismembered remnants of an S.A.S. squad... And an army of vicious, flesh-hungry zombies stalking the remote island paradise!

Warren Ellis' STRANGE KILLINGS: Necromancer #2 Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Mike Wolfer
Story: Warren Ellis
Art: Mike Wolfer
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 2 of 6

NIGHTJAR #3
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Max Fiumara
Story: Antony Johnston
Art: Max Fiumara
Readership: all ages
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 3 of 4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Alan Moore and Bryan Talbot rocked fandom by revealing Nightjar, their creation from 23 years ago, in the pages of Yuggoth Cultures #1. Now the story Alan Moore outlined is continuing on from where he left it two decades ago, this time by his frequent collaborator, writer Antony Johnston. Beyond our reality lies the Dusk Latitudes, the magical domain of dead Birds. Dark and hostile, few enter the Latitudes willingly. But tonight is the night insanity reigns on Pendle Hill, and while Angie tries to escape the fanatical clutches of the Reverend Brown, the Latitudes may be Mirrigan's only hope of avoiding a fiery death at the hands of the Phoenix...

NIGHTJAR #3 Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Max Fiumara
Story: Antony Johnston
Art: Max Fiumara
Readership: all ages
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 3 of 4




 

HELLINA vs PANDORA #3
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Di Amorim
Story: Doug Miers
Art: Di Amorim
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: color, 32 pages, monthly 3 of 3

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The ultimate bad-girl catfight is here, with all of Hell at stake! The demonic forces of Hell have collided into the largest battle the world has ever seen. But while the war rages on, Hellina is surprised by someone from her past, who holds a deadly power over her. Can Pandora stop the madness before it spills over to the realm of the living? With an epic story from regular Hellina scribe Doug Miers and art by sensational newcomer Di Amorim, this series is certain to please any fans of battling babe action! The brawl to end it all continues right here, don't miss it!

HELLINA vs PANDORA #3 Hilinski
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Clint Hilinski
Story: Doug Miers
Art: Di Amorim
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: color, 32 pages, monthly 3 of 3

HELLINA vs PANDORA #3 Wraparound
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Cover: Di Amorim
Story: Doug Miers
Art: Di Amorim
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: color, 32 pages, monthly 3 of 3

 

HELLINA vs PANDORA #3 Hilinski Adult
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Clint Hilinski
Story: Doug Miers
Art: Di Amorim
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: color, 32 pages, monthly 3 of 3

You can take an uncensored peek at the cover for this item on the May Mature / Adult Cover Graphics Page

 

HELLINA vs PANDORA #3 Amorim Adult
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Di Amorim
Story: Doug Miers
Art: Di Amorim
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: color, 32 pages, monthly 3 of 3

You can take an uncensored peek at the cover for this item on the May Mature / Adult Cover Graphics Page

 

HELLINA vs PANDORA #3 Ryp Adult
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Juan Jose Ryp
Story: Doug Miers
Art: Di Amorim
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: color, 32 pages, monthly 3 of 3

You can take an uncensored peek at the cover for this item on the May Mature / Adult Cover Graphics Page

Frank Miller's ROBOCOP #5 Sneak Attack Edition
Retail Price: $5.99 US
Cover: Juan Jose Ryp
Story: Frank Miller
Art: Juan Jose Ryp
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: Full color, 32 pages, monthly 5 of 9

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Juan Jose Ryp provides this stunning image of the pulse-pounding moment before the Robocops collide into battle again! This variant edition is limited to just 1000 copies.

HELLINA vs PANDORA #0 Bad Ass Babes
Retail Price: $5.99 US
Cover: Juan Jose Ryp
Story: Doug Miers
Art: Rafa Lopez
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 16 pp

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Babe-master Juan Jose Ryp unveils this sexy cover with the girls striking a defiant pose! This special #0 starts off all the action for the three issue super-brawl of Hellina vs Pandora! Limited to 1000 copies.

 

HELLINA Companion Bondage Adult
Retail Price: $6.00 US
Cover: Clint Hilinski
Story: Doug Miers
Art: Ryp, Hilinski
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Clint Hilinski turns up the heat on this smoking new bondage adult cover! The Hellina Companion is the perfect intro to the world and characters from the Hellina stories. This special cover is limited to 1000 copies.

You can take an uncensored peek at the cover for this item on the May Mature / Adult Cover Graphics Page

HELLINA COMPANION Enchanted
Retail Price: $5.99 US
Cover: Paulo Sequiera
Story: Doug Miers
Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Loren Hernandez
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 16 pp

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Hot new artist Paulo Sequiera serves up this fetching cover of Hellina in the middle of casting a spell. This special Companion book lays out all the mysteries of Hellina! Sandra Lords is a troubled girl, with the powers of Hell at the disposal of her other personality, Hellina! From her friends and foes, to her powers and weaknesses, we cover it all with lots of new art and an exclusive new short story. Limited to 1000 copies.

 

JUNGLE FANTASY Preview Nude Sketch Edition
Retail Price: $24.99 US
Cover: Sean Shaw
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 16 pages

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This is your chance to get original artwork from red-hot artist Sean Shaw! These copies will ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. Limited to 200 copies.


You can take an uncensored peek at the cover for this item on the May Mature / Adult Cover Graphics Page