At last, here’s a big batch of of upcoming releases in the store:

• Avatar Press April 2011 releases
• Avatar Press May 2011 releases
• Avatar Press June 2011 releases
• Boundless April 2011 releases
• Boundless May 2011 releases
• Boundless June 2011 releases

March sees the launch of Caligula by David Lapham and German Nobile. More Details Here.

February 2011 Releases are now available for preorder from your Local Comic Shop and the Avatar store.

See also Dec 2010 and Jan 2011 if you missed ‘em earlier.

Complete July and August info is now up in the store. Highlights include the Absolution Volume 1 collection and Neonomicon #1 — plus Crossed, Fevre Dream, and much more.

• July 2010 releases
• Aug 2010 releases

SUPERGOD #1
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Cover: Felipe Massafera
Writer: Warren Ellis
Art: Garrie Gastonny
Readership: MR
Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 1 of 5

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: SUPERGOD: praying to be saved by a man who can fly will get you killed. From the creator of THE AUTHORITY and PLANETARY comes the craziest and most horrifying superhero comic you’ve ever read! In the world of SUPERGOD, superhumans are the ultimate expression of the Messiah complex, and scientists can build Messiahs who will fly down from the skies to save the world. No-one thought about how they’d do it — or even if they’d want to. So begins the apocalyptic tomorrow of SUPERGOD — the story of how supermen killed us all and ended the world just because we wanted to be rescued by human-shaped things from beyond Science itself! Take every superhero comic ever published, shove them into a nuclear-powered blender, soak it in bad vodka and set the whole thing alight — and SUPERGOD will crawl out and eat your brain! This five issue color series is drawn by Garrie Gastonny with colors by Digikore. SUPERGOD is available with a Regular cover painted by Felipe Massafera, a Wraparound by series artist Garrie Gastony, and a special retailer incentive Church Of Supergod Edition!

Previously available only at this summer’s conventions, 2008 convention premieres and exclusives are now available to order from Avatar via our direct sales agent Comic Cavalcade.

• ANNA MERCURY BUST
• ANNA MERCURY STATUE
• DOKTOR SLEEPLESS PLASMA GLOBE BUST
• GRAVEL: Never A Dull Day Hardcover
• NO HERO #0 WW Chicago Exclusive Edition
• NO HERO #0 San Diego Exclusive Edition
• NO HERO Sketchbook
• NO HERO Sketchbook WW Chicago Exclusive Edition
• NO HERO Sketchbook San Diego Exclusive Edition
• CROSSED Sketchbook
• CROSSED Sketchbook WW Chicago Exclusive Edition
• CROSSED Sketchbook San Diego Exclusive Edition
• ANNA MERCURY #1 Canvas WW Chicago Exclusive Edition
• ANNA MERCURY #1 Sketch cover WW Chicago Exclusive Edition
• ANNA MERCURY #1 San Diego Exclusive Edition
• ANNA MERCURY #1 Chicago Exclusive
• ANNA MERCURY #2 WW Chicago Exclusive Edition
• NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 WW Chicago Exclusive Edition
• NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 San Diego Exclusive Edition
• NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 Sketch cover WW Chicago Exclusive Edition
• NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD MATT BUSCH Art Print
• WOLFSKIN ANNUAL #1 San Diego Exclusive Edition
• FREAKANGELS T-Shirt
• FREAKANGELS Tank
• NO HERO T-Shirt
• SCIENCE BITCH T-Shirt

	ANNA MERCURY BUST US $64.99 Designed by: Juan Jose Ryp Format: 7" bust in full color box PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis' sultry Anna Mercury may be a woman of mystery to the citizens of New Ataraxia, but now you can examine her from every angle with this highly-detailed 7 inch bust! Anna's proportions have been sculpted and hand-painted with incredible attention to detail, from the buttons on her blouse to her indecently huge… hair. This collectible figure was designed by modern master Juan Jose Ryp and ships in a full color box. Don't miss your chance to get this jaw-dropping collectible from the one-time production run of just 500 units.
	ANNA MERCURY STATUE US $175 Designed by: Juan Jose Ryp Format: 13" statue in a full color box PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Anna Mercury has never looked more seductive than she does in this full-body, perfectly-proportioned statue! Juan Jose Ryp's luscious details are fully-rendered in this incredibly limited giant statue! Towering over 13 inches tall, and limited to a one-time production run of just 200 units, you don't want to blink or you'll miss the ultimate Anna collectible! Ships in a full color box.
	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS PLASMA GLOBE BUST US $79.99 Format: 7" tall bust in a color box PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Doktor is here to bring you his mad science! Designed by Jacen Burrows, this detailed bust of Doktor Sleepless shows the mad scientist lost in contemplating the end of the world (or perhaps some alien dancing girls) as a working plasma globe sparks and flickers behind him. The bust is over seven inches tall and the plasma globe plugs into a USB port. Shipping in a full color box, it is limited to a one-time production run of just 500 units.
	GRAVEL: Never A Dull Day Hardcover US $89.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: 576 page B&W S&N Hardcover PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It's never a dull day, being a magician. Now you can read the collected history of William Gravel in all it's strange glory in this gigantic signed hardcover! All 24 original B&W issues of the adventures of William Gravel are finally together in this super-sized hardcover volume — only available to the Direct Market and Amazon! From lizard women to armies of the undead, bad juju and worse military secrets, strange love and stranger death, this is the ultimate Gravel collectible. Whether you've been following the adventures of William Gravel for ten years, or have just dipped into his world through the ongoing series, Gravel, this is a must-have addition to your collection. As an added bonus every single copy is signed by the amazing creative team of Warren Ellis and Mike Wolfer, the two guys responsible for all the madness! This edition is limited to just a one-time production run of 2000 copies and will not be offered in a softcover edition! Collected herein are these six volumes: Strange Kiss, Stranger Kisses, Strange Killings, SK: Body Orchard, SK: Stong Medicine, and SK: Necromancer!
	NO HERO #0 WW Chicago Exclusive Edition US $1.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 0 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The hottest series of the summer is beginning right now, as Ellis and Ryp unleash their next epic on the world! The superstar team that made Black Summer an instant fan-favorite are back, and revolutionizing masked heroes yet again! Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp have created an exciting new universe that explodes into action in this zero chapter. In 1966, a group of superhumans emerged in San Francisco, guided by the man whose unique new drugs gave them their incredible powers. Calling themselves The Levellers, this unified front stood against street crimes and corruption, in defense of their city against any and all assault. Years have passed, and we fast-forward through the tumultuous events of those early years to today, where the idealistic Levellers have gone through four incarnations to become The Front Line. But the team is not the only thing that's advanced over the years, and there are no easy victories when their luck finally begins to run out… This exclusive cover features and all-new "homage" cover by Juan Jose Ryp and is limited to just 5000 copies.
	NO HERO #0 San Diego Exclusive Edition US $1.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 0 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This new exclusive cover features and all-new "homage" cover by Juan Jose Ryp and is limited to just 1500 copies.
	NO HERO Sketchbook US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: All ages Format: B&W, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The smash hit of Wizard World Chicago, NO HERO, is perfectly supplemented with this whole new book of Ryp pinups! Warren Ellis and Juan Jose Ryp are revolutionizing masked heroes yet again in the hottest new series of the summer. Artistic maestro Juan Jose Ryp did so much stunning design work for the No Hero series –character designs for three generations of the incredibly detailed NO HERO world — that we just had to make it available! Featuring 16 pages of all-new pinup material that won't be seen anywhere else, this sketch collection is a special sneak-peak at the characters of Ellis and Ryp's new super-human series! This edition is limited to 4000 copies, allocations are likely.
	NO HERO Sketchbook WW Chicago Exclusive Edition US $5 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: All ages Format: B&W, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Ryp does DiVinci on this exclusive new cover for Wizard World Chicago! This special edition is limited to just 1500 copies.
	NO HERO Sketchbook San Diego Exclusive Edition US $5 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: All ages Format: B&W, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Ryp unleashes a sexy new exclusive cover for San Diego! This special edition is limited to just 1500 copies.
	CROSSED Sketchbook US $4 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Jacen Burrows Readership: MR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis and Jacen Burrows are serving up their most deliciously evil project yet this Fall with Crossed, but you can take a sneak peak at the mayhem now with the Crossed Sketchbook. This special sketchbook lets you go behind-the-scenes with artist Jacen Burrows and see the character designs, first pages of the series, loads of all-new pinups, and upcoming covers! Limited to 4000 copies.
	CROSSED Sketchbook WW Chicago Exclusive Edition US $5 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Jacen Burrows Readership: MR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Don't mess with a crazy woman with a hammer! Jacen Burrows unleashed this exclusive new cover that is limited to just 1500 copies.
	CROSSED Sketchbook San Diego Exclusive Edition US $5 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Jacen Burrows Readership: MR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: No help, no hope, and no escape indeed! Another Jacen Burrows shocker on this San Diego-exclusive cover that is limited to just 1500 copies.
	ANNA MERCURY #1 Canvas WW Chicago Exclusive Edition US $30 Cover: Felipe Massafera Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This georgous all-new painted cover by Felipe Massafera is printed on actual canvas and comes packaged in a special protective hard case! Limited to just 350 copies.
	ANNA MERCURY #1 Sketch cover WW Chicago Exclusive Edition US $29.99 Cover: Matt Martin Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A one-of-a-kind original sketch by artist Matt Martin is on the front cover! Each one has been lovingly rendered by the artist and is the best value original art you'll find! Limited to 200 copies.
	ANNA MERCURY #1 San Diego Exclusive Edition US $5 Cover: Facundo Percio Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A smokin' hot new cover by series artist and rising star Facundo Percio! Limited to just 1500 copies.
	ANNA MERCURY #1 Chicago Exclusive US $5 Cover: Matt Martin Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: An awesome new cover by fan favorite artist Matt Martin! Limited to just 1500 copies.
	ANNA MERCURY #2 WW Chicago Exclusive Edition US $5 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Where is Anna Mercury from? Who does she work for? Where is New Ataraxia? WHAT IS GOING ON? It's all here — the reveal of the new science-fiction stage created by Warren Ellis. This exclusive Wizard World Chicago edition is limited to 1500 copies with a smoking hot new cover by Juan Jose Ryp!
	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 WW Chicago Exclusive Edition US $5 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jacen Burrows unveals this cover of terror to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of a true iconic horror movie classic! NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD co-creator John Russo brings you a new tale of terror set during the night that changed the world forever. The Eastern United States is in chaos as hordes of the undead wage war against the living, and increasingly frantic television transmissions are the only source of information available to a terrified populace. But there is no escape from the living dead and no safe place to hide, not even the WIIC-TV studio where original NOTLD news anchorman Chuck Blaine has some difficult decisions to make: Should his heroic news crew continue their emergency public broadcasts, or run from the army of ghouls amassing outside the station? More importantly, should he continue to disseminate questionable government recommendations that could be luring viewers into inescapable death traps? This special bonus-sized tale features appearances by some of the original film's most memorable characters, including the recently deceased Johnny, Barbra and little Karen Cooper! This exclusive Wizard World Chicago edition is limited to 1500 copies.
	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 San Diego Exclusive Edition US $5 Cover: Edison George Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This exclusive San Diego edition cover by Edison George is limited to 1500 copies.
	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 Sketch cover WW Chicago Exclusive Edition US $25 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Red hot artist Jacen Burrows offers a chance to get a one-of-a-kind original undead sketch on each copy! The greatest living zombie artist surves up unique gore on every one, don't miss out! Limited to 200 copies.
	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD MATT BUSCH Art Print US $19.99 Art: Matt Busch Format: Full color art print, 11 x 17 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Zombie girl art with style, blood, and grace, this art print is based on the popular Night of the Living Dead Annual #1 LA convention cover by Matt Busch. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 250 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity.
	WOLFSKIN ANNUAL #1 San Diego Exclusive Edition US $5 Cover: Matt Martin Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Gianluca Pagliarani Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis' epic barbarian saga returns! Before history was recorded in stone and ink, some men wrote it in blood. New San Diego exclusive cover by Matt Martin limited to 1000.
	FREAKANGELS T-Shirt Men's Medium US $13 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Show your support for Warren Ellis' free web comic with this stylish new Freakangels logo shirt! The logo is printed in black on a heather gray shirt. Available in all sizes for men and, for the women, a ribbed tank in medium, large and XL!
	FREAKANGELS T-Shirt Men's Large US $13 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Show your support for Warren Ellis' free web comic with this stylish new Freakangels logo shirt! The logo is printed in black on a heather gray shirt. Available in all sizes for men and, for the women, a ribbed tank in medium, large and XL!
	FREAKANGELS T-Shirt Men's XL US $13 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Show your support for Warren Ellis' free web comic with this stylish new Freakangels logo shirt! The logo is printed in black on a heather gray shirt. Available in all sizes for men and, for the women, a ribbed tank in medium, large and XL!
	FREAKANGELS T-Shirt Men's XXL US $13 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Show your support for Warren Ellis' free web comic with this stylish new Freakangels logo shirt! The logo is printed in black on a heather gray shirt. Available in all sizes for men and, for the women, a ribbed tank in medium, large and XL!
	FREAKANGELS Tank Women's Medium US $13 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Show your support for Warren Ellis' free web comic with this stylish new Freakangels logo shirt! The logo is printed in black on a heather gray shirt. Available in all sizes for men and, for the women, a ribbed tank in medium, large and XL!
	FREAKANGELS Tank Women's Large US $13 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Show your support for Warren Ellis' free web comic with this stylish new Freakangels logo shirt! The logo is printed in black on a heather gray shirt. Available in all sizes for men and, for the women, a ribbed tank in medium, large and XL!
	FREAKANGELS Tank Women's XL US $13 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Show your support for Warren Ellis' free web comic with this stylish new Freakangels logo shirt! The logo is printed in black on a heather gray shirt. Available in all sizes for men and, for the women, a ribbed tank in medium, large and XL!
	NO HERO T-Shirt Men's Medium US $11.99 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The hottest series of the summer deserves the coolest shirt at the convention! Only $6 each in any size, you can show Warren Ellis your love for his newest masked hero epic, No Hero! How much to you want to be a super-human? Available as a black shirt with white printing in all sizes for men.
	NO HERO T-Shirt Men's Large US $11.99 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The hottest series of the summer deserves the coolest shirt at the convention! Only $6 each in any size, you can show Warren Ellis your love for his newest masked hero epic, No Hero! How much to you want to be a super-human? Available as a black shirt with white printing in all sizes for men.
	NO HERO T-Shirt Men's XL US $11.99 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The hottest series of the summer deserves the coolest shirt at the convention! Only $6 each in any size, you can show Warren Ellis your love for his newest masked hero epic, No Hero! How much to you want to be a super-human? Available as a black shirt with white printing in all sizes for men.
	NO HERO T-Shirt Men's XXL US $13.99 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The hottest series of the summer deserves the coolest shirt at the convention! Only $6 each in any size, you can show Warren Ellis your love for his newest masked hero epic, No Hero! How much to you want to be a super-human? Available as a black shirt with white printing in all sizes for men.
	SCIENCE BITCH T-Shirt Medium US $13 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The follow-up to last year's insanely popular Doktor Sleepless Science Bastard T-shirt, here's one for the ladies – Science Bitch in a warning sign with the infamous Grinder Gears from the Doktor Sleepless comic. Green printing on a black shirt. Available in women's sizes medium, large and XL.
	SCIENCE BITCH T-Shirt Large US $13 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The follow-up to last year's insanely popular Doktor Sleepless Science Bastard T-shirt, here's one for the ladies – Science Bitch in a warning sign with the infamous Grinder Gears from the Doktor Sleepless comic. Green printing on a black shirt. Available in women's sizes medium, large and XL.
	SCIENCE BITCH T-Shirt XL US $13 Format: One color shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The follow-up to last year's insanely popular Doktor Sleepless Science Bastard T-shirt, here's one for the ladies – Science Bitch in a warning sign with the infamous Grinder Gears from the Doktor Sleepless comic. Green printing on a black shirt. Available in women's sizes medium, large and XL.

The comics and related items in this post are scheduled to ship from Avatar in October, 2008. 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.

Heres a link to the complete list of Oct 2008 Solicited Releases in the store.

Please let your retailer know now that you want these items.

Solicited for Oct:

• CROSSED #1
• NO HERO #2
• DOKTOR SLEEPLESS Vol 1: Engines of Desire TPB
• DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #11
• DOKTOR SLEEPLESS PLASMA GLOBE
• And more

	CROSSED #1 US $3.99 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Jacen Burrows Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 9 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis has pulled out all the stops to write the most twisted book of his career, Crossed. Through ten heart-stopping chapters, Crossed is his horrifically visceral exploration of the pure evil that humans are truly capable of indulging. This gut-wrenching vision is brought to vivid (and more than a little disturbing) life by his partner in crime Jacen Burrows. Imagine, for a moment, the worst crimes against humanity. Picture the cruelest affronts to decency. Conjure your darkest nightmares… and then realize it could all be so much worse. When civilization crumbles in one terrifying moment; when people are gleefully breaking into unthinkable acts of violence all around you; when everyone you love has died screaming in agony: What do you do? There is no help. There is no hope. There is no escape. There are only the Crossed. Certain to be the most depraved and corrupt book of the year, this one is not for the faint of heart! This terrifying first issue is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Burrows as well as a rare 1-in-15 Red Crossed Edition featuring a striking Black, White and Red cover by Burrows. Also available as a Signed Poster Edition which features the Wraparound cover to #0 as a poster, signed by the entire creative team of Garth Ennis and Jacen Burrows, packed in with a copy of #1 and a certificate of authenticity.
	CROSSED #1 Red Crossed Order incentive US $7 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Jacen Burrows Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 9
	CROSSED #1 Signed Poster Edition US $6.99 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Jacen Burrows Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 9
	CROSSED #1 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Jacen Burrows Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 9
	NO HERO #2 US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis and Juan Jose Ryp, the team behind the fan-favorite BLACK SUMMER, are revolutionizing masked heroes yet again in the hottest new series of the summer! Josh Carver has been recruited into the vigilante superhuman “rescue team” The Front Line by Carrick Masterson. Which means Josh must become a superhuman, by taking Masterson’s secret drug FX7. FX7 could drive him irreparably insane. How much does he want to be a superhuman? Would you take it? Forty years ago, a group of superhumans emerged in San Francisco, guided by the man whose unique new drugs gave them their incredible powers. But the team is not the only thing that’s advanced over the years, and there are no easy victories when their luck finally begins to run out… This second issue kicks the story into high-gear and is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Ryp as well as a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Ryp.
	NO HERO #2 Design Sketch Order incentive US $7 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 7
	NO HERO #2 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 7
	NO HERO Sketchbook US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: All ages Format: B&W, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The smash hit of Wizard World Chicago, NO HERO, is perfectly supplemented with this whole new book of Ryp pinups! Warren Ellis and Juan Jose Ryp are revolutionizing masked heroes yet again in the hottest new series of the summer. Artistic maestro Juan Jose Ryp did so much stunning design work for the No Hero series –character designs for three generations of the incredibly detailed NO HERO world — that we just had to make it available! Featuring 16 pages of all-new pinup material that won’t be seen anywhere else, this sketch collection is a special sneak-peak at the characters of Ellis and Ryp’s new super-human series! This edition is limited to 4000 copies, allocations are likely.
	NO HERO #0 Auxiliary US $1 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: All ages Format: Full Color, 16 pages , 0 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Get in on the ground floor of Warren Ellis’ latest Masked Hero epic! This first-printing edition of No Hero #0 features an all-new Homage cover by Juan Jose Ryp and is available at the original cover price of just $1.00! It is limited to just 5000 copies, so don’t miss out!
	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS Vol 1: Engines of Desire Hardcover US $34.99 Cover: Felipe Massafera Story: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: Mature Readers Format: Full color, 216 pages, square bound
	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS Vol 1: Engines of Desire TPB US $26.99 Cover: Felipe Massafera Story: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: Mature Readers Format: Full color, 216 pages, square bound PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The revolutionary first eight issues of Warren Ellis’ satirical-political science fiction novel are collected in this deluxe trade paperback. It all begins with a simple question: Where is the Future We Were Promised? But the man asking the question is not going to be content until he’s taken apart the very city of Heavenside to find the answer. Doktor Sleepless and his sultry and murderous Nurse are broadcasting nonstop intrigue to a city populated with beautiful Shrieky Girls, angry Grinders, corrupt police, and the Doktor’s old flame Sing Watson, perhaps the only person who really knows how dangerous things are about to get. This collection is the first complete story arc of this ongoing opus by Warren Ellis, and it’s an essential source for the questions, motivations and clues that continue to unfold in the new season. You may not have your jetpack, but the good Doktor has just the prescription you’ve been looking for! Also available as a Hardcover edition with an all-new cover by master painter Felipe Massafera that is limited to just 2000 copies!
	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #11 US $3.99 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It’s a cultural and almost literal civil war on the streets of Heavenside, and the Manhattan reporter sent to cover it is realizing that Doktor Sleepless is behind it all. Does that make her dangerous to him — or interesting to him? It’s hard to tell which would be worse for her, given what’s happened to things that catch the Doktor’s attention so far… Warren Ellis’ satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover.
	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #11 Warning Sign Order incentive US $7 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #11 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #9 Cheers US $3.99 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Celebrate the launch of the second story arc in style! Dok raises a glass to toast this momentous occasion on this all new cover by Ivan Rodriguez. This special first printing of #9 is limited to just 1500 copies and is available at the original cover price of just $3.99!
	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS PLASMA GLOBE BUST US $79.99 Format: 7″ tall bust in a color box PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Doktor is here to bring you his mad science! Designed by Jacen Burrows, this detailed bust of Doktor Sleepless shows the mad scientist lost in contemplating the end of the world (or perhaps some alien dancing girls) as a working plasma globe sparks and flickers behind him. The bust is over seven inches tall and the plasma globe plugs into a USB port. Shipping in a full color box, it is limited to a one-time production run of just 500 units.
	ANNA MERCURY #1 Martin Original Sketch US $29.99 Cover: Matt Martin Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 1 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Own a piece of Anna! Original art that is. Every copy features an original hand-drawn color sketch by artist Matt Martin and this edition is limited to just 350 copies! All copies ship in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity.
	ANNA MERCURY #3 Auxiliary US $3.99 Cover: Matt Martin Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 3 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Matt Martin opens fire with this all-new Anna cover! This special first printing of #3 is limited to just 1500 copies and is available at the original cover price of just $3.99!
	ANNA MERCURY Prepare for Launch Duffield US $5.99 Cover: Paul Duffield Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: B&W, 16 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Kiss your ass goodbye on this powerful cover by Paul Duffield! Limited to just 1000 copies, this is you last chance to get a copy of the very first Anna Mercury book!
	BLACK SUMMER #7 End of an Era US $5.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 7 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: One of the greatest hero epics has ended and Juan Jose Ryp closes it out with this all-new special edition of #7 that limited to just 1500 copies!
	GRAVEL #3 Auxiliary US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Sporting an all-new, all-gory cover by Mike Wolfer, this special first printing of #3 is limited to just 1500 copies and is available at the original cover price of just $3.99!
	WOLFSKIN Annual #1 Barbaric US $5.99 Cover: Gianluca Pagliarani Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Gianluca Pagliarani Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Series artist Gianluca Pagliarani brings on the blood with this special edition of the Annual #1 that is limited to just 1000 copies!

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The comics and related items in this post are scheduled to ship from Avatar in September, 2008. 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.

Heres a link to the complete list of September 2008 Solicited Releases in the store.

Please let your retailer know now that you want these items.

Solicited for September:

• BLACK SUMMER TPB
• NO HERO #1
• GRAVEL #7
• And more

	BLACK SUMMER TPB US $24.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Story: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: Mature Readers Format: Full color, 192 pages, square bound PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The eight issue series that was the biggest event of 2007 has now been collected in this deluxe trade paperback with a brand new cover! Warren Ellis’ eight issue opus of masked hero revolution, BLACK SUMMER, perfectly complimented by the stunning and explosive art of the genius Juan Jose Ryp, is nothing less than a sequential masterpiece. The world goes black in this epic story of super-powered heroes and villains. The story begins when the political situation in the USA becomes more than Horus can stand, and he moves to take matters into his own hands. Unfortunately, not all of his other team-mates are quite so eager to throw the world into chaos, and an epic conflict forms. With Horus and the rest of the surviving Guns facing off against the military and each other, no one is safe as the bodies start to fall. Whether you collected each of the eight issues as they hit the stands, or you somehow missed this incredible event, the BLACK SUMMER trade is a must-have for your shelf! Also available as a Hardcover edition with an all-new cover by series artist Juan Jose Ryp that is limited to just 2000 copies!
	BLACK SUMMER Hardcover US $32.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Story: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: Mature Readers Format: Full color, 192 pages, square bound
	NO HERO #1 US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis and Juan Jose Ryp, the team behind the fan-favorite BLACK SUMMER, are revolutionizing masked heroes yet again in the hottest new series of the summer! Dead heroes in the dirt. A killer capable of almost supernatural tortures. Five generations of the world’s only superhuman group. A forty-year legacy of standing for the rights of freedom and safety. A young man obsessed with the need for street justice. How much do you want to be a superhuman? How badly does he want it? Bad enough to bring on the last days of an American legend? If he even gets to survive that long? Forty years ago, a group of superhumans emerged in San Francisco, guided by the man whose unique new drugs gave them their incredible powers. But the team is not the only thing that’s advanced over the years, and there are no easy victories when their luck finally begins to run out… This #1 issue blasts the story wide open and is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Ryp as well as a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Ryp. This launch issue also has a uber-collectable special edition that you don’t want to miss. The Leather Sketch edition features and all-new leather-composite cover by Ryp and for the first time ever, an original head sketch by Ryp is also included! This is the first time any original Ryp art has been offered for sale and will certainly be a instant sell-out. Limited to just 500 copies, allocations are likely.
	NO HERO #1 Design Sketch Order incentive US $7 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 15 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of No Hero #1 Design Sketch Edition by artist Juan Jose Ryp.
	NO HERO #1 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 7
	NO HERO #1 Leather Sketch Edition US $69.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Diamond Caut 4.
	GRAVEL #7 US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Gravel, the explosive monthly series from Ellis and Wolfer, crests the wave of it’s killer-paced first chapter in this earth-shattering conclusion to the arc. With a trail of his former Minor Seven colleagues in his bloody wake, Combat Magician William Gravel has one final enemy to face, but Jacobus Hook may have an offer that will change the course of Gravel’s vengeful quest. From his heavily fortified position in Shockham Hall, surrounded by his small but powerful army of magically-trained acolytes, and in possession of two-thirds of the inhumanly powerful Sigsand Manuscript, Gravel is faced with a compelling prospect: Combining his resources, power, and ultimate ambitions with Hook to create a new generation of the Minor Seven. Together, and each with one half of the Sigsand, they might even challenge the authority of the shadowy Major Seven. But can Gravel trust the motivations of a man that has sworn to see him die? And whose corpse will fill the final hole in A Story of Seven Graves? This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by series artist Oscar Jimenez and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer.
	GRAVEL #7 Black Magic Order incentive US $7 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 15 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Gravel #7 Black Magic Edition by artist Mike Wolfer.
	GRAVEL #7 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Oscar Jimenez Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly
	ANNA MERCURY #1 Wizard World Philadelphia US $5.99 Cover: Facundo Percio Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Previously only available at Wizard World Philadelphia, this entrancing edition features and all-new cover by series artist Facundo Percio! This special first printing of #1 is limited to just 1500 copies!
	ANNA MERCURY #2 Wizard World Philadelphia US $5.99 Cover: Paul Duffield Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Now you can get this special edition of the first printing of #2 which was previously only available at Wizard World Philadelphia! This edition is limited to 1500 copies with a new cover by artist Paul Duffield.
	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS MANUAL #1 Wizard World Philadelphia US $5.99 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The mystery of Dok slowly unravels on this all-new cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez that was previously only available at the Wizard World LA show and is limited to just 1500 copies!
	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 Wizard World Philadelphia US $5.99 Cover: Matt Busch Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Previously only available at the Wizard World Philly show, this special first printing has an all-new painted cover from Matt Busch and is limited to just 1500 copies!
	NARCOPOLIS #1-4 Bag Set US $15.99 Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, four issues in a bag set PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jamie Delano’s sci-fi masterpiece is now available as this special set with first printings of all four issues included!
	NO HERO T-Shirt – Size L US $11.99 Format: One color image on black t-shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Show your support for Ellis’ new masked hero series with the NO HERO logo. How Much Do You Want to be a Superhuman? Available in L, XL, and XXL
	NO HERO T-Shirt – Size XL US $11.99 Format: One color image on black t-shirt
	NO HERO T-Shirt – Size XXL US $13.99 Format: One color image on black t-shirt

]]> http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/07/september-2008-solicited-releases/feed/ 0 http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/07/august-2008-solicited-releases/ http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/07/august-2008-solicited-releases/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:30:04 +0000 Mark http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/07/15/august-2008-solicited-releases/

The comics and related items in this post are scheduled to ship from Avatar in August, 2008. 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.

Heres a link to the complete list of August 2008 Solicited Releases in the store.

Please let your retailer know now that you want these items.

Solicited for August:

• CROSSED #0
• STREETS OF GLORY #6 (Resolicited)
• ANNA MERCURY BUST
• ANNA MERCURY #5
• Warren Ellis SCARS TPB- new printing
• GRAVEL: Never A Dull Day Hardcover
• GRAVEL #6
• DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #10
• And more

• 	CROSSED #0 US $1 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Jacen Burrows Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 16 pages, monthly, 0 of 9 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis has pulled out all the stops to write the most twisted book of his career, Crossed. Through ten heart-stopping chapters, Crossed is his horrifically visceral exploration of the pure evil that humans are truly capable of indulging. This gut-wrenching vision is brought to vivid (and more than a little disturbing) life by his partner in crime Jacen Burrows. Imagine, for a moment, the worst crimes against humanity. Picture the cruelest affronts to decency. Conjure your darkest nightmares… and then realize it could all be so much worse. When civilization crumbles in one terrifying moment; when people are gleefully breaking into unthinkable acts of violence all around you; when everyone you love has died screaming in agony: What do you do? There is no help. There is no hope. There is no escape. There are only the Crossed. Certain to be the most depraved and corrupt book of the year, this one is not for the faint of heart! This #0 issue is not a preview, it features the essential first chapter of the story and is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Burrows as well as a rare 1-in-15 Red Crossed Edition featuring a striking Black, White and Red cover by Burrows.
  	CROSSED #0 Red Crossed Order incentive US $7 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Jacen Burrows Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 16 pages, monthly, 0 of 9 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 15 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Crossed #0 Red Crossed Edition by artist Jacen Burrows.
  	CROSSED #0 Wraparound US $1 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Jacen Burrows Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 16 pages, monthly, 0 of 9
  	STREETS OF GLORY #6 (Resolicited) US $4.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, monthly, 6 of 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis’ powerhouse saga of the Old West comes to its blood-drenched conclusion! The epic end to the series is so huge that it needs a super-sized issue to contain the carnage! The times are changing, and Colonel Joseph R. Dunn is a relic of the past, no longer welcome in Gladback. But no one has ever had luck forcing Dunn to do anything he didn’t want to, and he’s not interested in leaving, not while his daughter is in danger. Before he is done making things right, the bodies will pile up while the streets run red with glorious blood. Ennis teams with Mike Wolfer for this epic full color series that promises to thrill every fan of Garth’s powerful story-telling and brutal violence. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by series artist Mike Wolfer.
  	STREETS OF GLORY #6 Order Incentive (Resolicited) US $7 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, monthly, 6 of 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 5 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Streets of Glory #6 Platinum Foil.
  	STREETS OF GLORY #6 Wraparound (Resolicited) US $4.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, monthly, 6 of 6
  	STREETS OF GLORY #1-5 Bag Set US $18.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 5 books in a bag PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For any fans who missed out on the start of Garth Ennis’ Western masterpiece, we offer this special set of the first 5 issues to go with the #6 that is offered this month, so that you can have the entire tale!
  	ANNA MERCURY BUST US $64.99 Designed by: Juan Jose Ryp Format: 7” bust in full color box PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis’ sultry Anna Mercury may be a woman of mystery to the citizens of New Ataraxia, but now you can examine her from every angle with this highly-detailed 7 inch bust! Anna’s proportions have been sculpted and hand-painted with incredible attention to detail, from the buttons on her blouse to her indecently huge… hair. This collectible figure was designed by modern master Juan Jose Ryp and ships in a full color box. Don’t miss your chance to get this jaw-dropping collectible from the one-time production run of just 500 units.
  	ANNA MERCURY #5 US $3.99 Cover: Paul Duffield Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 5 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis’ seductively mysterious Anna Mercury has teased and tormented with her secrets for long enough, it’s time to answer all the burning questions of this all-new color series! Things have gone from bad, to worse, to condition: HORRIBLY WRONG. Anna is back in New Ataraxia, with a last-ditch mission to stop the entire society from committing suicide. That sounds easy enough, but she’s got to do it without them finding out whose fault their condition really is. Because, if they do, no-one will be safe… A high-octane blend of The Shadow, Tomb Raider, retropunk science fiction and 21st century Weird Pulp Action, ANNA MERCURY is a headlong adventure serial about a beautiful and mysterious spy-adventurer who is not what she seems…. Anna Mercury will be a series of mini-series, starting with this five issue color series that features art by all-new talent Facundo Percio. This issue is available with a regular cover by Paul Duffield, a wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp, a Painted cover by artist Felipe Massafera, and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Percio.
  	ANNA MERCURY #5 Design Sketch Order incentive US $7 Cover: Facundo Percio Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 5 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 15 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Anna Mercury #5 Design Sketch Edition by artist Facundo Percio.
  	ANNA MERCURY #5 Painted US $3.99 Cover: Felipe Massafera Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 5 of 5
  	ANNA MERCURY #5 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 5 of 5
  	ANNA MERCURY #1 New York Comicon Edition US $5.99 Cover: Facundo Percio Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Previously only available at the New York Comicon, this entrancing edition features and all-new cover by series artist Facundo Percio! This special first printing of #1 is limited to just 1500 copies!
  	ANNA MERCURY #2 Auxiliary US $3.99 Cover: Paul Duffield Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The secrets of Anna Mercury begin to unravel in the stunning second issue! Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of #2, which is limited to 1500 copies, with a new cover by artist Paul Duffield still at the original cover price of $3.99!
  	Warren Ellis SCARS TPB- new printing US $17.99 Cover: Jacen Burrows Story: Warren Ellis Art: Jacen Burrows Readership: Mature Readers Format: B&W, 160 pages, square bound PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis’ brilliant six issue crime opus, Scars, with the stunning art of Jacen Burrows, is available in this deluxe trade paperback with a brand-new cover design. John Cain has been working Homicide long enough to get hard to pretty much anything; even wrenching personal loss. But everyone has a limit, and today it’s gotten too much to bear. Today, he gets assigned something that finally breaks through his defenses — a child killing that hits horribly close to home. Until today, he’s been a good cop, a cop who goes by procedure because it’s the best way to ensure that scum go to prison. Now, he makes the parents of the victim a chilling promise: he will find the killer using any means necessary. And the killer will not get away with it… no matter what it takes. How much of a monster do you have to become to hunt monsters?
  	GRAVEL: Never A Dull Day Hardcover US $89.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: 576 page B&W S&N Hardcover PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It’s never a dull day, being a magician. Now you can read the collected history of William Gravel in all it’s strange glory in this gigantic signed hardcover! All 24 original B&W issues of the adventures of William Gravel are finally together in this super-sized hardcover volume — only available to the Direct Market and Amazon! From lizard women to armies of the undead, bad juju and worse military secrets, strange love and stranger death, this is the ultimate Gravel collectible. Whether you’ve been following the adventures of William Gravel for ten years, or have just dipped into his world through the ongoing series, Gravel, this is a must-have addition to your collection. As an added bonus every single copy is signed by the amazing creative team of Warren Ellis and Mike Wolfer, the two guys responsible for all the madness! This edition is limited to just a one-time production run of 2000! Collected herein are these six volumes: Strange Kiss, Stranger Kisses, Strange Killings, SK: Body Orchard, SK: Stong Medicine, and SK: Necromancer!
  	GRAVEL #6 US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Gravel, the explosive monthly series from Ellis and Wolfer, continues to slam through the competition with it’s vicious, bloody run! In his violent search for the six pieces of an ancient text of unimaginable supernatural power, Sergeant Major William Gravel has left the mangled corpses of 14 fellow magicians and Occult Detectives in his wake. Bruised, torn, beaten and cut beyond even super-normal endurance, Gravel would like nothing more than to enjoy the spoils of his victory. What’s a bloke got to do before he can get some rest and have a nice breakfast at the country estate of one of the men he murdered? Bill should know better — every victory has an unexpected price. Much to his dismay, Gravel has also inherited the mantle of mentor to dozens of magicians-in-training — acolytes who are now leaderless… because Gravel killed their master. The final two pieces of the Sigsand Manuscript are still in the possession of his most powerful opponents, and it’s time for Gravel to call in some favors as he prepares for all-out war… There are, of course, worse things to have at his disposal than a score of magic-wielding assassins to blindly follow him into battle! This issue is available with a regular and wraparound cover by Mike Wolfer, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer.
  	GRAVEL #6 Black Magic Order incentive US $7 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 15 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Gravel #6 Black Magic Edition by artist Mike Wolfer.
  	GRAVEL #6 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly
  	GRAVEL #0 Convention Edition US $1.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 16 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Get in on the ground floor of Combat Magician William Gravel’s on-going monthly series! This special edition has previously only be available at cons around the country! Now you can get this special Convention edition of the first printing of #0, which is limited to 5000 copies, with a new cover by artist Mike Wolfer still at the original cover price of $1.99!
  	GRAVEL #1 Wizard World LA Edition US $5.99 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Previously only available at the Wizard World LA show, this special first printing has an all-new cover from super-star Jacen Burrows and is limited to just 1500 copies!
  	GRAVEL #2 Auxiliary US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Combat Magician William Gravel continues to unleash bloody carnage in this on-going monthly series! Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of #2, which is limited to 1500 copies, with a new cover by artist Mike Wolfer still at the original cover price of $3.99!
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #10 US $3.99 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Doktor Sleepless continues his ranting and radio in this ongoing series from Warren Ellis. It’s such a noisy world, isn’t it? The cries of the disaffected, the screams of the dying, the complaints of all those previously-cozy folks in Central, and all the mad music that clangs and heralds and sounds a bit like the end of the world. Every day the world gets louder, until it seems like all that’s left to do is tune it out. It doesn’t seem like anyone’s really listening anymore, does it? But if the people of Heavenside aren’t listening to the Doktor, they should be — because they don’t want to miss what he’s going to say next… Warren Ellis’ satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #10 Warning Sign Order incentive US $7 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 15 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Doktor Sleepless #10 Warning Sign cover. Each copy is a Net cost to Diamond of $3.00 with a SRP of $6.00.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #10 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #6 Mad Science Edition US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The good Doktor can’t stop playing in his crazy laboratory! Now you can get this special Mad Science edition of the first printing of #6, which is limited to 1500 copies, with a new cover by artist Juan Jose Ryp still at the original cover price of $3.99!
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 Gold Foil US $5.99 Cover: Edison George Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Limited gold foil edition of the first Night of the Living Dead Annual!

  ]]> http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/07/august-2008-solicited-releases/feed/ 0 http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/04/july-2008-solicited-releases/ http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/04/july-2008-solicited-releases/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:05:40 +0000 Mark http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/04/28/july-2008-solicited-releases/

  The comics and related items in this post are scheduled to ship from Avatar in July, 2008. 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.

  Heres a link to the complete list of July 2008 Solicited Releases in the store.

  And for those of you who will be picking these up through your local retailer, here’s a handy checklist of the items solicited for July 2008. Please let your retailer know now that you want these items.

  Solicited for july:

  • Warren Ellis’ Aetheric Mechanics Graphic Novella
  • Warren Ellis’ No Hero #0
  • Warren Ellis’ Anna Mercury #4
  • Warren Ellis’ Gravel #5
  • plus auxillary printings of Anna Mercury, Gravel, and the Night of the Living Dead Annual.

  	AETHERIC MECHANICS GN US $6.99 Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Gianluca Pagliarani Readership: MR Format: B&W, 48 pages, OGN ISBN – 1592910483 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The newest addition to Warren Ellis’ Apparat line of Original Graphic Novels has arrived! The year is 1907, and Britain has entered into a terrifying war with Ruritania, whose strange metal planes darken the skies, and whose monstrous war engines cast looming shadows from across the channel. Doctor Robert Watcham, lately returned to London from the front, makes his homecoming to Dilke Street. There lives his old friend, and England’s greatest amateur detective, Sax Raker. Even as his beloved city prepares for war, Raker is himself about to embark on the strangest (and, perhaps, the most important) investigation of his career: The case of the man who wasn’t there. This is no simple matter of murder — Sax Raker faces haunting questions to which there are no cut and dried answers. Is the mysterious killer, at last, evidence for Raker’s long-held belief in a secret criminal mastermind? Is it some apparition uniquely belonging to this singular city, a place that seems to have lost all semblance of sense two years ago? Or do all the signs point to something much, much worse? This may very well be the last case for our Raker: a spinning tale of mystery, a tangled story of science, a twisting account of thwarted love, a fleeting glimpse into the aetheric mechanics of the world itself… and, of course, death. Following up the huge success of Crecy, Ellis turns his spark of mad genius to bring us a fantastical tale in this all new original graphic novel illustrated in detailed perfection by Gianluca Pagliarani.
  	NO HERO #0 US $1 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 16 pages, monthly, 0 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The hottest series of the summer is beginning right now, as Ellis and Ryp unleash their next epic on the world! The superstar team that made Black Summer an instant fan-favorite are back, and revolutionizing masked heroes yet again! Warren Ellis & Juan Jose Ryp have created an exciting new universe that explodes into action in this zero chapter. In 1966, a group of superhumans emerged in San Francisco, guided by the man whose unique new drugs gave them their incredible powers. Calling themselves The Levellers, this unified front stood against street crimes and corruption, in defense of their city against any and all assault. Years have passed, and we fast-forward through the tumultuous events of those early years to today, where the idealistic Levellers have gone through four incarnations to become The Front Line. But the team is not the only thing that’s advanced over the years, and there are no easy victories when their luck finally begins to run out… This #0 issue is not a preview, it features the essential first chapter of the story and is available with a Regular or Wraparound cover by Ryp as well as a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Ryp.
  	NO HERO #0 Design Sketch Order incentive US $7 Rare Design Sketch Edition Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 16 pages, monthly, 0 of 7
  	NO HERO #0 Wraparound US $1 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 16 pages, monthly, 0 of 7
  	ANNA MERCURY #4 US $3.99 Cover: Paul Duffield Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 4 of 5
  	ANNA MERCURY #4 Design Sketch Order incentive US $7 Rare Design Sketch Edition Cover: Facundo Percio Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 4 of 5
  	ANNA MERCURY #4 Painted US $3.99 Cover: Felipe Massafera Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 4 of 5
  	ANNA MERCURY #4 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 4 of 5
  	ANNA MERCURY: Prepare for Launch Ryp US $5.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: B&W, 16 pages, one shot
  	GRAVEL #5 US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Gravel, the explosive monthly series from Ellis and Wolfer, continues its wild and bloody run! After his victory in a frenzied battle to the death with Edwin Royston and nine powerful Combat Magicians, William Gravel travels to the remote English countryside to collect the spoils of his personal war: the grand Shockham Hall and the fourth piece of the Sigsand Manuscript. Retrieving this section of the most powerful Occult tome ever written will not be easy, however, because there is something in the woods leading to Shockham Hall, and something in the black skies above that thunders down with Apocalyptic fury. These are the riders of the dead, and a beaten and exhausted William Gravel is about to become the prey in the legendary Wild Hunt! This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by new series artist Oscar Jimenez, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer.
  	GRAVEL #5 Black Magic US $7 Rare Black Magic Edition Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly
  	GRAVEL #5 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly
  	GRAVEL #1 Auxiliary US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #9 US $3.99 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #9 Warning Sign Order incentive US $7 Rare Warning Sign Edition Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #9 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS MANUAL #1 Auxiliary US $3.99 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez, Felipe Massafera Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 Vows US $5.99 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot
  	ANNA MERCURY #1 Art Print by Paul Duffield US $19.99 Art: Paul Duffield Format: Full color art print, 11 x 17 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Anna Mercury is at her sexiest on this perfect high-resolution print of Paul Duffield’s cover to #1, and is suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 250 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve.

  ]]> http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/04/july-2008-solicited-releases/feed/ 0 http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/03/june-2008-solicited-releases/ http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/03/june-2008-solicited-releases/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:56:41 +0000 Mark http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/03/26/june-2008-solicited-releases/

  The comics and related items in this post are scheduled to ship from Avatar in June, 2008. 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.

  Heres a link to the complete list of June 2008 Solicited Releases in the store.

  And for those of you who will be picking these up through your local retailer, here’s a handy checklist of the items solicited for June 2008. Please let your retailer know now that you want these items.

  Solicited for June:

  • Warren Ellis’ Wolfskin Annual
  • Warren Ellis’ Doktor Sleepless #8
  • Warren Ellis’ Anna Mercury #3
  • Warren Ellis’ Gravel #4
  • plus auxillary printings of Anna Mercury, Gravel, and the Night of the Living Dead LA Convention edition.

  	WOLFSKIN Annual #1 US $4.99 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Gianluca Pagliarani Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis’ epic barbarian saga returns! Before history was recorded in stone and ink, some men wrote it in blood. This all-new color Annual is the perfect way to hone your senses for the new Wolfskin series that begins this summer! In the world of the First Century, where broadswords, warhammers and warriors abound, a man’s worth is measured by the swiftness of his reflexes and his preparedness to kill. From the far North, the roaming Wolfskin is a mercenary of unequaled might, dedicated to delivering the souls of his enemies to a blood-thirsty God. After travelling through the wooded realm of the sexy Feral Girl, Wolfskin has arrived in a bustling coastal community, where merchants and seafarers have transformed a primitive village into an economic paradise. But the architects of the seaport’s prosperity wear the brands of criminals, and only Wolfskin suspects that behind the veneer of the town’s thriving commerce lies a secret most vile. The tattooed Algizmen, disowned by the Gods themselves, know that Wolfskin must be destroyed before the contents of the mysterious casks that have brought the seaport its wealth are exposed! Just as they’ve done with the hit series Gravel, Warren Ellis as plotmaster and Mike Wolfer on script assist have teamed up to create an immersive world drawn by stellar newcomer Gianluca Pagliarani. This issue is available with a regular cover by Jacen Burrows, a wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp, a Painted cover by artist Felipe Massafera, and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Gianluca.
  	WOLFSKIN Annual #1 Wraparound US $4.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Gianluca Pagliarani Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot
  	WOLFSKIN Annual #1 Painted US $4.99 Cover: Felipe Massafera Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Gianluca Pagliarani Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot
  	WOLFSKIN Annual #1 Design Sketch Order incentive US $7 Cover: Gianluca Pagliarani Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Gianluca Pagliarani Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 10 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Wolfskin Annual #1 Design Sketch Edition by artist Gianluca Pagliarani.
  	ANNA MERCURY: Prepare for Launch Signed US $4.99 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: B&W, 16 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The comic that gave readers their very first glimpse of the mysterious and beautiful Anna Mercury is now available in Previews, and every copy has been signed by cover artist Jacen Burrows! The smash-hit of WizardWorld LA, this book is a must-have for collectors, as well as anyone who wants to pull back the curtain on this sultry spy-adventuress and get a closer look at Anna before she leapt onto the scene. The pages are packed with never-before-seen sketches from series artist Facundo Percio, a special look at the B&W art from #1, and an interview with creator Warren Ellis about the series! But, just like Anna, this book is going to move fast — so don’t blink, or you’ll miss the svelte print run of just 2000 copies. Each copy is signed by Jacen Burrows, and ships bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity.
  	ANNA MERCURY #3 US $3.99 Cover: Paul Duffield Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 3 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis continues to strip away the layers of mystery from the sultry Anna Mercury in his all-new color series! In the aftermath of the disaster on New Ataraxia, Anna Mercury and her employers can’t be blamed for thinking things couldn’t get any worse. But the cracks in New Ataraxia run deeper than anyone could imagine, and when Anna stands down from active duty and returns to her “normal” life, there’s no one around to save that strange city as it slides from murderous to suicidal… A high-octane blend of The Shadow, Tomb Raider, retropunk science fiction and 21st century Weird Pulp Action, ANNA MERCURY is a headlong adventure serial about a beautiful and mysterious spy-adventurer who is not what she seems…. Anna Mercury will be a series of mini-series, starting with this five issue color series that features art by all-new talent Facundo Percio. This issue is available with a regular cover by Paul Duffield, a wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp, a Painted cover by artist Felipe Massafera, and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Percio.
  	ANNA MERCURY #3 Painted US $3.99 Cover: Felipe Massafera Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 3 of 5
  	ANNA MERCURY #3 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 3 of 5
  	ANNA MERCURY #3 Design Sketch Order incentive US $7 Cover: Facundo Percio Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 3 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 15 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Anna Mercury #3 Design Sketch Edition by artist Facundo Percio.
  	ANNA MERCURY #1 Auxiliary US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Get in on the ground floor of Warren Ellis bombshell new series! Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of #1, which is limited to 2000 copies, with a new cover by superstar artist Juan Jose Ryp still at the original cover price of $3.99!
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #8 US $3.99 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Doktor Sleepless returns to a regular schedule! Heavenside has seen better days. Bodies are starting to pile up, more are starting to get sick, and all the things people have always taken for granted are starting to not work. The promises of the future may all have been broken, but the Doktor has stayed true to his word– it’s getting so the only constant in people’s lives is the nightly Doktor Sleepless broadcast. And although that may be just how he wants it, that’s what frightens Sing the most. But with everyone listening intently to the Doktor’s every word, there may be no one left to listen to what she has to say… Warren Ellis’ satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #8 Warning Sign Order incentive US $7 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 15 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Doktor Sleepless #8 Warning Sign cover.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #8 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
  	GRAVEL #4 US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Gravel, the explosive monthly series from Ellis and Wolfer, dials up the action with this all combat magic issue! William Gravel has had a busy week — hunting down and disposing of his former co-workers one after the next, to relieve them of their pieces of the hideously powerful Sigsand Manuscript. Killing magicians is tiring work, and Gravel would much prefer to relax with a nice pint, but it looks like he’s going to have to deal with yet another adversary, and what’s worse, this one has not arrived alone. Edwin Royston has brought with him his nine acolytes, an assemblage of young magicians who are ready to serve under him once he has finished what Gravel started:” “eradicating the remainder of the Minor Seven, Britain’s greatest Occult Magicians. Near exhaustion, hopelessly outnumbered, and low on bullets, Gravel will have to dig into his deepest supernatural reserves to make it though this night alive… And if he manages to outlive the acolytes, he’ll still have to battle Royston to the death to determine the owner of the fourth section of the Sigsand! This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by new series artist Oscar Jimenez, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer.
  	GRAVEL #4 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly
  	GRAVEL #4 Black Magic Order incentive US $7 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 15 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Gravel #4 Black Magic Edition by artist Mike Wolfer.
  	GRAVEL #0 Auxiliary US $1.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 16 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Combat Magician William Gravel is unleashed in this on-going monthly series! Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of #0, which is limited to 3000 copies, with a new cover by artist Raulo Caceres still at the original cover price of $1.99!
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 LA Convention Edition US $5.99 Cover: Matt Busch Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This amazing hot zombie girl cover was previously only available at a convention in LA, now you can get a copy, if you dare! Painted by Matt Busch, this spectacular edition is limited to just 1500 copies!

  ]]> http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/03/june-2008-solicited-releases/feed/ 0 http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/02/may-2008-solicited-releases/ http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/02/may-2008-solicited-releases/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:13:08 +0000 Mark http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/02/27/may-2008-solicited-releases/

  The comics and related items in this post are scheduled to ship from Avatar in May, 2008. 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.

  Heres a link to the complete list of May 2008 Solicited Releases in the store.

  And for those of you who will be picking these up through your local retailer, here’s a handy checklist of the items solicited for May 2008. Please let your retailer know now that you want these items.

  Solicited for May:

  • Warren Ellis’ Doktor Sleepless Manual#1
  • Warren Ellis’ Anna Mercury #2
  • Gravel #3
  • Narcopolis #4
  • plus loads of new Night of The Living Dead posters, prints, and merchandise, the Night of the Living Dead Annual and Filmbooks, Lady Death, and more.

  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS MANUAL #1 US $3.99 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez, Felipe Massafera Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Doktor is back in ? print that is. The sold-out Doktor Sleepless #1 is now available as part of this special Manual #1. Here is the perfect way to check out the new on-going Ellis epic that has everyone talking, and now it is ads-free, full of extra material, and still the original cover price! As well as the full #1, the Doktor Sleepless Manual comes with ten full pages of back matter, including extended information (and perhaps a few clues…) on the technology and locales of Heavenside written by Warren Ellis for the doktorsleepless.com datashadow, and several all-new full-page paintings from maestro Felipe Massafera! This ideal entry point is available with a Regular cover by Jacen Burrows, a Painted Wraparound cover by Massafera, and a limited 1-in-15 Warning Sign.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS MANUAL #1 Warning Sign Order Incentive US $7 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez, Felipe Massafera Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Rare Warning Sign edition.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS MANUAL #1 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Felipe Massafera Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez, Felipe Massafera Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages
  	ANNA MERCURY #2 US $3.99 Cover: Paul Duffield Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis introduces you to the sultry Anna Mercury in this all-new color series! Where is Anna Mercury from? Who does she work for? Where is New Ataraxia? WHAT IS GOING ON? It’s all here — the reveal of the new science-fiction stage created by Warren Ellis, who wrote the first graphic novel to win the prestigious Sidewise Award for alternate-world science-fiction. A high-octane blend of The Shadow, Tomb Raider, retropunk science fiction and 21st century Weird Pulp Action, ANNA MERCURY is a headlong adventure serial about a beautiful and mysterious spy-adventurer who is not what she seems…. Anna Mercury will be a series of mini-series, starting with this five issue color series that features art by all-new talent Facundo Percio. This issue is available with a regular cover by Paul Duffield, a wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp, a Painted cover by artist Felipe Massafera, and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Ryp.
  	ANNA MERCURY #2 Design Sketch Order incentive US $7 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 5br> PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Rare design sketch cover edition.
  	ANNA MERCURY #2 Painted US $3.99 Cover: Felipe Massafera Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 5
  	ANNA MERCURY #2 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 5
  	GRAVEL #3 US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Gravel’s explosive monthly series continues! The ancient Sigsand Manuscript, now in the hands of the Minor Seven, is far too powerful to be possessed by Britain’s great Occult Detectives. At least, that’s Combat Magician William Gravel’s opinion, as he continues his quest to collect all six pieces of the supernatural text from his former associates. But the next man on Gravel’s hit-list has found him first, and on the dark and fog-shrouded highland moors, a surprising confrontation will take place with an outcome that Gravel could never have anticipated. Sykes, the oldest of the Minor Seven, is one of the few still alive who personally knew the Sigsand’s previous owner, Thomas Carnacki. But will Gravel survive long enough to hear the finale of one of Carnacki’s most astounding cases or will the black hellhounds that accompany Sykes end Gravel’s quest at its midpoint? This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer.
  	GRAVEL #3 Black Magic Order incentive US $7 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly
  	GRAVEL #3 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Oscar Jimenez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly
  	NARCOPOLIS #4 US $3.99 Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 4 of 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jamie Delano unleashes the final chapter of this new science-fiction masterpiece! The British writing maestro, who helped usher in Vertigo with his launch of Hellblazer, returns to comics with his radical new vision of the future. Gray Neighbor is faced with the true horror of what the city of Narcopolis is built on as the filthy secrets of MamaDream reveal themselves. Crafting whole new chunks of language, and stunning concepts of a bizarre new world, Delano delivers a masterful new series that has to been seen to be believed! New artist Jeremy Rock provides stunningly detailed sequential pages that fully compliment this truly revolutionary book. Each issue is available with a regular and wraparound cover by Jeremy Rock and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Cover Edition by Rock.
  	NARCOPOLIS #4 Design Sketch Order incentive US $7 Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 4 of 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Rare Design Sketch cover edition.
  	NARCOPOLIS #4 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 4 of 4
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Ruby Red Foil US $5.99 Cover: Rafa Lopez Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This special Ruby Red foil was previously only available at conventions and is limited to just 500 copies. All copies ship in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 US $4.99 Cover: Edison George Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of a true iconic horror movie classic! NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD co-creator John Russo brings you a new tale of terror set during the night that changed the world forever. The Eastern United States is in chaos as hordes of the undead wage war against the living, and increasingly frantic television transmissions are the only source of information available to a terrified populace. But there is no escape from the living dead and no safe place to hide, not even the WIIC-TV studio where original NOTLD news anchorman Chuck Blaine has some difficult decisions to make: Should his heroic news crew continue their emergency public broadcasts, or run from the army of ghouls amassing outside the station? More importantly, should he continue to disseminate questionable government recommendations that could be luring viewers into inescapable death traps? This special bonus-sized tale features appearances by some of the original film’s most memorable characters, including the recently deceased Johnny, Barbra and little Karen Cooper! This jumbo size issue is available with Regular, Gore, Rotting, and Terror covers by interior artist Edison George, and a Painted cover by Lucio Rubira. As special treat, there is a Triple Cast Signed Edition that is signed by original actors John Russo, Russ (“Johnny”) Streiner and the very rare autograph of George (“Sheriff”) Kosana, that comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 Gore US $4.99 Cover: Edison George Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 Rotting US $4.99 Cover: Edison George Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 Terror US $4.99 Cover: Edison George Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 Painted US $4.99 Cover: Lucio Rubira Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL #1 Triple Cast Signed US $24.99 Cover: Edison George Writer: John Russo Art: Edison George Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 40 pages, one shot
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD FILMBOOK SIGNED US $14.99 Writer: John Russo Format: B&W, 120 pp TPB PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A must-have for true fans of NOTLD, this is the definitive account of the film from co-writer John Russo! Packed with rare photos from the set and shoot, the full tale of creation of this film is revealed, warts and all! Long out-of-print, these are all original first print copies from 1985, recently discovered, and now all the copies have been signed by author John Russo! Limited to the last 1000 copies, that all ship bagged with a certificate of authenticity.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Coffee Mug US $6.99 Format: White image on black mug PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Get brought back to life yourself, drink your morning coffee in style! This black coffee mug features the NLD logo and an amazing wraparound ghoul illustration from Jacen Burrows. Limited to 500 units.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Shot glass US $5.99 Format: One color image on shot glass PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This shot glass comes with the NLD logo and a ghoul illustration from Jacen Burrows printed on the front. Limited to 500 units.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Beer Mug US $8.99 Format: One color image on shot glass PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Chug your lager with the Undead! This beer mug comes with the NLD logo and a ghoul illustration from Jacen Burrows printed on the front. Limited to 500 units.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 40th Anniversary Zippo US $29.99 Format: One color image on Zippo lighter PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Celebrate an American Horror classic with this stylish chrome Zippo with the NLD 40th logo. Limited to 250 units.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Original Movie Poster Art Print US $14.99 Format: Full color art print, 11 x 17 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This Art Print features one of the most famous horror film posters of all-time, the original poster of Night of the Living Dead! Every copy is printed on high-quality stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. This classic image is strictly limited to only 250 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Art Print #1 US $14.99 Art: Jacen Burrows Format: Full color art print, 11 x 17 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This Art Print is the first in a series focusing on the brilliant art inspired by the film, this piece by Jacen Burrows! Every copy is printed on high-quality stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 250 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Art Print #2 US $14.99 Art: Sebastian Fiumara Format: Full color art print, 11 x 17 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This Art Print is the second in a series focusing on the brilliant art inspired by the film, this piece by series artist Sebastian Fiumara! Every copy is printed on high-quality stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 250 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Art Print #3 US $14.99 Art: Sebastian Fiumara Format: Full color art print, 11 x 17 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This Art Print is the third in a series focusing on the brilliant art inspired by the film, this piece by series artist Sebastian Fiumara! Every copy is printed on high-quality stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 250 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Original Movie Poster T-Shirt – Size L US $14.99 Format: Two color image on black t-shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The classic poster now available on a black tee. Available in L, XL, and XXL
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Original Movie Poster T-Shirt – Size XL US $14.99 Format: Two color image on black t-shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The classic poster now available on a black tee. Available in L, XL, and XXL
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Original Movie Poster T-Shirt – Size XXL US $16.99 Format: Two color image on black t-shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The classic poster now available on a black tee. Available in L, XL, and XXL
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 40th Anniversary logo T-Shirt – Size L US $14.99 Format: Green image on black t-shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Celebrate 40 years of terror with this special tour t-shirt! Available in L, XL, and XXL
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 40th Anniversary logo T-Shirt – Size XL US $14.99 Format: Green image on black t-shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Celebrate 40 years of terror with this special tour t-shirt! Available in L, XL, and XXL
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 40th Anniversary logo T-Shirt – Size XXL US $16.99 Format: Green image on black t-shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Celebrate 40 years of terror with this special tour t-shirt! Available in L, XL, and XXL
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 40th Anniversary Zombies T-Shirt – Size L US $14.99 Format: One color image on black t-shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jacen Burrows amazing zombie horde is available on this special 40th Ann tee! Available in L, XL, and XXL
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 40th Anniversary Zombies T-Shirt – Size XL US $14.99 Format: One color image on black t-shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jacen Burrows amazing zombie horde is available on this special 40th Ann tee! Available in L, XL, and XXL
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 40th Anniversary Zombies T-Shirt – Size XXL US $16.99 Format: One color image on black t-shirt PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jacen Burrows amazing zombie horde is available on this special 40th Ann tee! Available in L, XL, and XXL

  ]]> http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/02/may-2008-solicited-releases/feed/ 0 http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/01/april-2008-solicited-releases/ http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/01/april-2008-solicited-releases/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:18:42 +0000 Mark http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/01/23/april-2008-solicited-releases/

  The comics and related items in this post are scheduled to ship from Avatar in April, 2008. 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.

  Heres a link to the complete list of April 2008 Solicited Releases in the store.

  And for those of you who will be picking these up through your local retailer, here’s a handy checklist of the items solicited for April 2008. Please let your retailer know now that you want these items.

  Solicited for April:

  • Warren Ellis’ Anna Mercury #1
  • Gravel #2
  • Narcopolis #3
  • plus the newest variant editions for Black Summer, Streets of Glory, Doktor Sleepless, Lady Death, and more.

  	ANNA MERCURY #1 US $3.99 Cover: Paul Duffield Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis introduces you to the sultry Anna Mercury in this all-new color series! Dancing amid the spires of a city called New Ataraxia, there is a woman who can cloud men’s minds, leap across buildings as if weightless, unerringly fire twin automatic pistols in the most insane conditions, and disappear in a crowded room. She fights against the political repression of an insane technocratic society, and she comes from a place that no-one in New Ataraxia has ever heard of. And she’s got one hour to save the city from itself. A high-octane blend of The Shadow, Tomb Raider, retropunk science fiction and 21st century Weird Pulp Action, ANNA MERCURY is a headlong adventure serial about a beautiful and mysterious spy-adventurer who is not what she seems…. Anna Mercury will be a series of mini-series, starting with this five issue color series that features art by all-new talent Facundo Percio. This issue is available with a regular cover by Paul Duffield, a wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp, a Painted cover by artist Felipe Massafera, and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Edition featuring the initial character designs by Ryp.
  	ANNA MERCURY #1 Design Sketch edition US $7 Rare design sketch edition Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 15 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Anna Mercury #1 Design Sketch Edition by artist Juan Jose Ryp.
  	ANNA MERCURY #1 Painted US $3.99 Cover: Felipe Massafera Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 5
  	ANNA MERCURY #1 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Facundo Percio Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 5
  	GRAVEL #2 US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: He has seen and participated in some of the most horrific, supernatural events that mortal eyes have ever beheld, but when his personal integrity has been attacked, the line has just been crossed! Combat Magician and Occult Detective William Gravel continues to cut a bloody swathe across the English countryside as he tracks down the next member of the Minor Seven, the secret enclave of occult practitioners who have unceremoniously ousted Gravel from their ranks. With two sections of the dissected occult artifact known as the Sigsand Manuscript now in his hands, Gravel has a new mission, beyond personal retribution: Retrieving of the remaining pieces of the Sigsand from the hands of the surviving Minor Seven. But that’s easier said than done, when the next magician on his list is an apparition, in control of a stampeding, blood-thirsty herd of ghost horses that charge forth into the night from “The Stables Of The Dead!” This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer.
  	GRAVEL #2 Black Magic edition US $7 Rare Black Magic edition Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 15 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Gravel #2 Black Magic Edition by artist Mike Wolfer.
  	GRAVEL #2 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #3 Auxiliary US $3.99 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Doktor and his Shrieky Girls are ready for the night! Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing, which is limited to 1500 copies, with a new cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez still at the original cover price of $3.99!
  	STREETS OF GLORY #2 Auxiliary US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 2 of 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For those folks that missed out on the second issue of Garth Ennis Western epic series, this is your lucky day! Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing, which is limited to 2000 copies, with a new cover by series artist Mike Wolfer still at the original cover price of $3.99!
  	NARCOPOLIS #3 US $3.99 Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 3 of 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Gray Neighbor has now been fully sucked into being an agent of TRUST and with his infatuation, Agent Love, as his training officer, life might not be so bad. But a mission to deploy a CleanTeam causes his curious streak to rise up again and he goes searching for the truth in the bowels of the city, and the filthy secrets of MamaDream begin to reveal themselves. Crafting whole new chunks of language, and stunning concepts of a bizarre new world, Delano delivers a masterful new series that has to been seen to be believed! New artist Jeremy Rock provides stunningly detailed sequential pages that fully compliment this truly revolutionary book. Each issue is available with a regular and wraparound cover by Jeremy Rock and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Cover Edition by Rock.is back with this new science fiction masterpiece! The British writing maestro, who helped usher in Vertigo with his launch of Hellblazer, returns to comics with his radical new vision of the future.
  	NARCOPOLIS #3 Design Sketch edition US $7 Rare design sketch edition Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 3 of 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For every 15 books purchased (can be mix-and-match either of the covers), retailers may purchase one copy of Narcopolis #3 Design Sketch Edition by artist Jeremy Rock.
  	NARCOPOLIS #3 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 3 of 4
  	BLACK SUMMER #5 Auxiliary US $2.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Color, 32 pages, 5 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The three luscious ladies of Black Summer are all ready for combat! All the issues of Black Summer have been selling out fast, but now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of #5, which is limited to 2000 copies, with a new cover by series artist Juan Jose Ryp still at the original cover price of $2.99!
  	BLACK SUMMER #6 Auxiliary US $2.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Color, 32 pages, 6 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The team of the Guns is hot on the trail of the most-wanted man alive  Horus! All the issues of Black Summer have been selling out fast, but now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of #6, which is limited to 2000 copies, with a new cover by series artist Juan Jose Ryp still at the original cover price of $2.99!
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Bag Set US $19.99 Cover Art: Sebastian Fiumara Writer: John Russo Art: Sebastian Fiumara Readership: MR Format: Color, 6 issues in a bagged set PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Welcome back to that fateful night in 1968, when the Dead walked again! John Russo s continuation of the zombie epic is now available in this special set that has all 6 issues of Night of the Living Dead released so far. Contained within are NOTLD: The Beginning #1-3, Back From the Grave, Just a Girl, and Hunger. Each of the 6 issues randomly has one of the covers previously offered.
  	LADY DEATH: Pinups Bag Set US $22.99 Cover Art: Juan Jose Ryp Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 6 issues in a bagged set PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This special set has all 6 issues of Lady Death Pinup books offered from Avatar. Contained within are Lady Death 2005 Swimsuit, Leather & Lace 2005, Bikini Special, Fetishes, Warrior Temptress, and 2007 Swimsuit. Each of the 6 issues randomly has one of the covers previously offered.
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Serpents US $5.99 Cover: Gabriel Guzman Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Lady Death is sensually draped in snakes on this sexy new cover from Gabriel Guzman that is limited to just 750 copies.
  	LADY DEATH / SHI #0 Royal Blue US $75Cover: Billy Tucci Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Special warehouse find, never-before-offered edition limited to 100 copies. All copies ship in a bag and a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity.
  	LADY DEATH Masterworks Canvas Art Print #5 by Felipe Massafera US $29.99 Art: Felipe Massafera Format: Full color art print, 11 x 17 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This Art Print is the fifth in a series of Canvas prints of Felipe Massafera s beautiful works for Lady Death Masterworks. Printed on high-quality canvas with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity.
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Playful US $5.99 Cover: Gabriel Guzman Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The luscious queen of the dead is hotter than ever! This hot new cover is by artist Gabriel Guzman and is limited to just 750 copies.

  ]]> http://www.avatarpress.com/2008/01/april-2008-solicited-releases/feed/ 0 http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/12/avatar-press-in-stores-now-122807/ http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/12/avatar-press-in-stores-now-122807/#comments Sat, 29 Dec 2007 06:20:13 +0000 Mark http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/12/29/avatar-press-in-stores-now-122807/

  Not even the week between Christmas and New Year’s can stop comic day, and the Avatar Press comics and other items listed below are available in comic shops worldwide beginning now, according to our distributor. Most retailers in the U.S. began making the week’s new comics available on Friday this week due to the holiday. Ask your local stores about these items. If you can’t find them locally, the links below will take you to those items in the store, which includes graphics and descriptions of those items.

  • BLACK SUMMER ALPHA – this has been live for awhile, but a new wave of copies should hit stores this week. Collects Black Summer #0 and #1 together for the low price of $2.99, with a great new cover by Juan Jose Ryp.
  • BLACK SUMMER ALPHA POSTER ED
    
  • DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #1 COLOR WRAP CVR – the art for this caused quite a stir when it was revealed in black and white a few months ago. It looks fantastic in color also, and artist Raulo Caceres has gone on to numerous other high-profile work at Avatar, including Crecy and Gravel.
  • LADY DEATH PIRATE QUEEN PRISM FOIL ED – spooky Lady Death one-shot from earlier this year, story by Pulido and art by Wellington Alves, lately of Marvel’s Nova relaunch.
  • LADY DEATH SACRILEGE #2 (OF 2) GHOSTLY ED – new cover by Daniel HDR on this one.

  Local comic retailers are now compiling their orders for Avatar’s March 2008 releases. When you go into your shop this week, please let your retailer know about the Avatar Press items you want for March. We also have a handy checklist you can print out and take into your local shop.

  ]]> http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/12/avatar-press-in-stores-now-122807/feed/ 0 http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/12/march-2008-solicited-releases/ http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/12/march-2008-solicited-releases/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:02:37 +0000 Ariana http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/12/18/march/

  The comics and related items in this post are scheduled to ship from Avatar in March, 2008. 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.

  Heres a link to the complete list of March 2008 Solicited Releases in the store.

  And for those of you who will be picking these up through your local retailer, here’s a handy checklist of the items solicited for March 2008. Please let your retailer know now that you want these items.

  Solicited for March:

  • Gravel #1
  • Narcopolis #2
  • Garth Ennis STREETS OF GLORY #6
  • Doktor Sleepless #9
  • plus Gravel and Dok Sleepless merchandise, Lady Death variant editions, and more.

  	GRAVEL #1 $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It’s never a dull day, being a Magician. The mad mind of Warren Ellis is once again unleashed on combat magician William Gravel, this time on a full-color, on-going monthly series! Magic. Everyone thought that he was dead, including the Minor Seven, the secret enclave of Britain’s Occult Detectives. But Combat Magician William Gravel is very much alive and looking for the answers to how and why his place in the Minor Seven was filled by another and what the secret society is doing with the Sigsand Manuscript, an ancient supernatural text of unparalleled power. In a quiet, country cottage, Gravel will find the first clues to the Sigsand’s location and in the darkness of the cottage’s basement, a disturbing, unnatural thing that slithered into our dimension by the power of the ancient tome… Brought here from somewhere that mortal man could not possibly comprehend. The kind of magic that can strip the skin from a screaming man’s skull, or direct the path of a shrieking bullet through a maze of city streets, striking its target between the eyes with pin-point accuracy. This is not just magic… This is Combat Magic, wielded by Sergeant Major William Gravel, Warren Ellis’ cult-hit sensation from the pages of STRANGE KISS and STRANGE KILLINGS, now in his own, ongoing, full-color monthly series! This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by Raulo Caceres, a special Signed Poster edition package with a color poster of the #0 cover signed by artist Mike Wolfer, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer.”
  	GRAVEL #1 Wraparound $3.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly”
  	GRAVEL #1 Signed Poster Edition $4.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly”
  	GRAVEL #1 Black Magic Edition $7 Rare Black Magic Edition Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It’s never a dull day, being a Magician. The mad mind of Warren Ellis is once again unleashed on combat magician William Gravel, this time on a full-color, on-going monthly series! Magic. Everyone thought that he was dead, including the Minor Seven, the secret enclave of Britain’s Occult Detectives. But Combat Magician William Gravel is very much alive and looking for the answers to how and why his place in the Minor Seven was filled by another and what the secret society is doing with the Sigsand Manuscript, an ancient supernatural text of unparalleled power. In a quiet, country cottage, Gravel will find the first clues to the Sigsand’s location and in the darkness of the cottage’s basement, a disturbing, unnatural thing that slithered into our dimension by the power of the ancient tome… Brought here from somewhere that mortal man could not possibly comprehend. The kind of magic that can strip the skin from a screaming man’s skull, or direct the path of a shrieking bullet through a maze of city streets, striking its target between the eyes with pin-point accuracy. This is not just magic… This is Combat Magic, wielded by Sergeant Major William Gravel, Warren Ellis’ cult-hit sensation from the pages of STRANGE KISS and STRANGE KILLINGS, now in his own, ongoing, full-color monthly series! This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by Raulo Caceres, a special Signed Poster edition package with a color poster of the #0 cover signed by artist Mike Wolfer, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer.”
  	NARCOPOLIS #2 3.99 Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 2 of 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jamie Delano is back with this new science fiction masterpiece! The British writing maestro, who helped usher in Vertigo with his launch of Hellblazer, returns to comics with his radical new vision of the future. Following the psychestryke that threatens to destabilize Narcopolis, the agents of TRUST go on the offensive rustling up all citizens who could be inflicted with the BadEvil. Gray Neighbor escapes the cordon and meets up with the luscious Agent Love, who may change his mind about MamaDream and the evils of the suck. Crafting whole new chunks of language, and stunning concepts of a bizarre new world, Delano delivers a masterful new series that has to been seen to be believed! New artist Jeremy Rock provides stunningly detailed sequential pages that fully compliment this truly revolutionary book. Each issue is available with a regular and wraparound cover by Jeremy Rock and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Cover Edition by Rock.”
  	NARCOPOLIS #2 Wraparound $3.99 Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 2 of 4″
  	NARCOPOLIS #2 Design Sketch Edition 7 Rare design sketch cover edition Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 2 of 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jamie Delano is back with this new science fiction masterpiece! The British writing maestro, who helped usher in Vertigo with his launch of Hellblazer, returns to comics with his radical new vision of the future. Following the psychestryke that threatens to destabilize Narcopolis, the agents of TRUST go on the offensive rustling up all citizens who could be inflicted with the BadEvil. Gray Neighbor escapes the cordon and meets up with the luscious Agent Love, who may change his mind about MamaDream and the evils of the suck. Crafting whole new chunks of language, and stunning concepts of a bizarre new world, Delano delivers a masterful new series that has to been seen to be believed! New artist Jeremy Rock provides stunningly detailed sequential pages that fully compliment this truly revolutionary book. Each issue is available with a regular and wraparound cover by Jeremy Rock and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Cover Edition by Rock.”
  	BLACK SUMMER #4 Auxiliary $2.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Color, 32 pages, 4 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: All the issues of Black Summer have been selling out fast, but now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of #4, which is limited to 2000 copies, with a new cover by series artist Juan Jose Ryp still at the original cover price of $2.99!”
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #9 $3.99 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Doktor may have pushed the city too far. People are sick. People are dying. But nobody in Heavenside minds, right? Not the nice people in Central, behind the pay-cop barrier. But what happens when all the little things that the nice people count on stop working too? Warren Ellis’ satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover.”
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #9 Wraparound $3.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly”
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #9 Warning Sign Edition $7 Rare Warning Sign Edition Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Doktor may have pushed the city too far. People are sick. People are dying. But nobody in Heavenside minds, right? Not the nice people in Central, behind the pay-cop barrier. But what happens when all the little things that the nice people count on stop working too? Warren Ellis’ satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover.”
  	STREETS OF GLORY #6 $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 6 of 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis’ powerhouse saga of the Old West comes to its blood-drenched conclusion! The times are changing, and Colonel Joseph R. Dunn is a relic of the past, no longer welcome in Gladback. But no one has ever had luck forcing Dunn to do anything he didn’t want to, and he’s not interested in leaving, not while his daughter is in danger. The streets will run red with the blood of tyrants. Ennis teams with Mike Wolfer for this epic full color series that promises to thrill every fan of Garth’s powerful story-telling and brutal violence. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by series artist Mike Wolfer.”
  	STREETS OF GLORY #6 Wraparound $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 6 of 6″
  	STREETS OF GLORY #1 Auxiliary $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 1 of 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For those folks that missed out on the second issue of Garth Ennis’ Western epic series, this is your lucky day! Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing, which is limited to 2000 copies, with a new cover by series artist Mike Wolfer still at the original cover price of $3.99!”
  	PLAGUE OF THE LIVING DEAD Bag Set $19.99 Cover Art: Dheeraj Verma Writer: John Russo Art: Dheeraj Verma Readership: MR Format: Color, 16 pages, 7 issues in a bagged set PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The full series of John Russo’s latest zombie epic is now available in this special set that has all 7 issues comprising the entire Plague of the Living Dead series. Each of the 7 issues randomly has one of the covers previously offered. ”
  	LADY DEATH: Blacklands Bag Set $18.99 Cover Art: Gabriel Guzman Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Gabriel Guzman Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 32 pages, 5 issues in a bagged set PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This special set has all 5 issues comprising the entire series of Lady Death: Blacklands. Each of the 5 issues randomly has one of the covers previously offered. ”
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Canvas $100 Cover: Felipe Massafera Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This beautiful painted cover by Felipe Massafera is only available on this special uber-premium cover! The image is printed on actual canvas to fully capture the beautiful work of this master craftsman! Limited to just 150 copies, all of which ship in a special hard case.”
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Moonlight Wraparound $5.99 Cover: Richard Ortiz Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Lady Death has never looked more sensual than on this sexy new cover from Richard Ortiz that is limited to just 1000 copies.”
  	LADY DEATH Lost Souls #0 Royal Blue $75 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Richard Ortiz Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Special warehouse find, never-before-offered edition limited to 100 copies. All copies ship in a bag and a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity.”
  	GRAVEL Hoodie – Size L $29.99 Format: One color image on pullover hoodie PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Gravel and his Combat Magic will keep you warm with this pullover hoodie. Available in L, XL, and XXL”
  	GRAVEL Hoodie – Size XL $29.99 Format: One color image on pullover hoodie
  	GRAVEL Hoodie – Size XXL $32.99 Format: One color image on pullover hoodie
  	GRAVEL Shot glass $5.99 Format: One color image on shot glass PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Tip back the shots with William Gravel to celebrate the new Gravel series! This shot glass comes with the Gravel logo printed on the front. Limited to 500 units
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS Zippo $29.99 Format: One color image on Zippo lighter PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Show that you are one of the new Grinder generation with this stylish chrome Zippo with the Grinder logo from Doktor Sleepless. Limited to 250 units
  	BLACK SUMMER #1 San Diego by Juan Jose Ryp Lithograph $19.99 Art: Juan Jose Ryp Format: Full color art print, 11 x 17 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This lithograph is of Juan Jose Ryp(s defiant cover Black Summer #1 San Diego Comicon Edition. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 250 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity.”

  ]]> http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/12/march-2008-solicited-releases/feed/ 0 http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/11/avatar-press-february-2008-solicited-releases/ http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/11/avatar-press-february-2008-solicited-releases/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:31:40 +0000 Mark http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/11/29/avatar-press-february-2008-solicited-releases/

  The comics and related items in this post are scheduled to ship from Avatar in February, 2008. 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.

  Heres a link to the complete list of February 2008 Solicited Releases in the store.

  And for those of you who will be picking these up through your local retailer, here’s a handy checklist of the items solicited for Feb 2008. Please let your retailer know now that you want these items.

  Solicited for February:

  • Narcopolis#1
  • Garth Ennis STREETS OF GLORY #5
  • Black Summer #7
  • Doktor Sleepless #8
  • plus the newest variant editions for Black Summer, Dok Sleepless, Lady Death, and more.

  	NARCOPOLIS #1 US $3.99 “Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 1 of 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jamie Delano is back with this new science fiction masterpiece! The British writing maestro, who helped usher in Vertigo with his launch of Hellblazer, returns to comics with his radical new vision of the future. The citizens of Narcopolis lead blessed lives, enriched by sucking down delicious MamaDream and filling their tasks to enrich society. But Gray Neighbor just isnt sure that is all life has to offer, and maybe there is more beyond the daily sluice. But when a psychestryke horrorist attack brings carnage to his life, he is thrust deeper into the edges of this utopian society and into conflict with the agents of T.R.U.S.T. who keep order. Crafting whole new chunks of language, and stunning concepts of a bizarre new world, Delano delivers a masterful new series that has to been seen to be believed! New artist Jeremy Rock provides stunningly detailed sequential pages that fully compliment this truly revolutionary book. Each issue is available with a regular and wraparound cover by Jeremy Rock and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Cover Edition by Rock.
  	NARCOPOLIS #1 Wraparound US $3.99 “Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 1 of 4
  	NARCOPOLIS #1 Design Sketch Edition US $7 “Rare design sketch cover edition Cover: Jeremy Rock Writer: Jamie Delano Art: Jeremy Rock Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, 1 of 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jamie Delano is back with this new science fiction masterpiece! The British writing maestro, who helped usher in Vertigo with his launch of Hellblazer, returns to comics with his radical new vision of the future. The citizens of Narcopolis lead blessed lives, enriched by sucking down delicious MamaDream and filling their tasks to enrich society. But Gray Neighbor just isnt sure that is all life has to offer, and maybe there is more beyond the daily sluice. But when a psychestryke horrorist attack brings carnage to his life, he is thrust deeper into the edges of this utopian society and into conflict with the agents of T.R.U.S.T. who keep order. Crafting whole new chunks of language, and stunning concepts of a bizarre new world, Delano delivers a masterful new series that has to been seen to be believed! New artist Jeremy Rock provides stunningly detailed sequential pages that fully compliment this truly revolutionary book. Each issue is available with a regular and wraparound cover by Jeremy Rock and also a rare 1-in-15 Design Sketch Cover Edition by Rock.
  	BLACK SUMMER #7 US $2.99 “Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 7 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis masked hero masterpiece goes nuclear in this cataclysmic final issue! John Horus has brought the weight of the world down on himself, yet he is far from defeated. As the body counts rockets skyward, desperate attempts are made to bring down the Presidents killer. Not even the combined might of the last few living members of the Seven Guns seems to be enough. You do not want to miss this shock ending that will cement this work as a high-water point for the genre. With insane illustration by series artist Juan Jose Ryp and colors from Mark Sweeney, this final issue will deliver a killer punch! This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover and also a rare 1-in-25 cover featuring a Tactical Guns design sketch, all by series artist Juan Jose Ryp. Also, to celebrate this final issue, dont miss the Zombies cover, featuring the Undead Seven Guns team also by Ryp.
  	BLACK SUMMER #7 Wraparound US $2.99 “Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages
  	BLACK SUMMER #7 Zombies US $2.99 “Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages
  	BLACK SUMMER #7 Design Sketch Edition US $9 “Rare design sketch cover edition Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 7 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis masked hero masterpiece goes nuclear in this cataclysmic final issue! John Horus has brought the weight of the world down on himself, yet he is far from defeated. As the body counts rockets skyward, desperate attempts are made to bring down the Presidents killer. Not even the combined might of the last few living members of the Seven Guns seems to be enough. You do not want to miss this shock ending that will cement this work as a high-water point for the genre. With insane illustration by series artist Juan Jose Ryp and colors from Mark Sweeney, this final issue will deliver a killer punch! This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover and also a rare 1-in-25 cover featuring a Tactical Guns design sketch, all by series artist Juan Jose Ryp. Also, to celebrate this final issue, dont miss the Zombies cover, featuring the Undead Seven Guns team also by Ryp.
  	BLACK SUMMER #2 Auxiliary US $2.99 “Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Color, 32 pages, 2 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: All the issues of Black Summer have been selling out fast, but now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of #2, which is limited to 2000 copies, with a new cover by series artist Juan Jose Ryp still at the original cover price of $2.99!
  	BLACK SUMMER #3 Auxiliary US $2.99 “Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Color, 32 pages, 3 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: All the issues of Black Summer have been selling out fast, but now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing of #3, which is limited to 2000 copies, with a new cover by series artist Juan Jose Ryp still at the original cover price of $2.99!
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #8 US $3.99 “Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Bodies are starting to pile up. People are starting to get sick. Things are starting to not work. It’s getting so the only constant in people’s lives is the nightly Doktor Sleepless broadcast — which is just how he wants it, and just what Sing is afraid of… Warren Ellis’ satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #8 Wraparound US $3.99 “Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #8 Warning Sign Edition US $7 “Rare Warning Sign cover edition Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Bodies are starting to pile up. People are starting to get sick. Things are starting to not work. It’s getting so the only constant in people’s lives is the nightly Doktor Sleepless broadcast — which is just how he wants it, and just what Sing is afraid of… Warren Ellis’ satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #2 Auxiliary US $3.99 “Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Color, 32 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For those folks that missed out on the second issue of Warren Ellis new on-going series, this is your lucky day! Now you can get this special Auxiliary edition of the first printing, which is limited to 1500 copies, with a new cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez still at the original cover price of $3.99!
  	STREETS OF GLORY #5 US $3.99 “Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 5 of 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis’ powerhouse saga of the Old West continues. As Dunn returns as one of the few survivors of the battle with Red Crow, he begins to learn some unpleasant truths about the wealthy industrialist who has been taking over Gladback, Montana. The times are changing, and Colonel Joseph R. Dunn may be a relic of past no longer welcome. Ennis teams with Mike Wolfer for this epic full color series that promises to thrill every fan of Garths powerful story-telling and brutal violence. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by series artist Mike Wolfer.
  	STREETS OF GLORY #5 Wraparound US $3.99 “Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 5 of 6
  	STREETS OF GLORY #5 Platinum US $6 “Rare Platinum Foil cover edition Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 5 of 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis’ powerhouse saga of the Old West continues. As Dunn returns as one of the few survivors of the battle with Red Crow, he begins to learn some unpleasant truths about the wealthy industrialist who has been taking over Gladback, Montana. The times are changing, and Colonel Joseph R. Dunn may be a relic of past no longer welcome. Ennis teams with Mike Wolfer for this epic full color series that promises to thrill every fan of Garths powerful story-telling and brutal violence. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by series artist Mike Wolfer.
  	MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH: War of the Winds #1-6 Bag Set US $22.99 “Cover Art: Di Amorim Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Di Amorim Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 32 pages, 6 issues in a bagged set PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This special set has all 6 issues comprising the entire series of Medieval Lady Death: War of the Winds. Each of the 6 issues randomly has one of the covers previously offered.
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Golden US $5.99 “Cover: Rafa Lopez Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Lady Death has never looked hotter than on this sexy new cover from Rafa Lopez that is limited to just 750 copies.
  	LADY DEATH Sacrilege #2 Upper Hand US $5.99 “Cover Art: Gabriel Guzman Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Daniel HDR Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 32 pages, 2 of 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Lady Death is on the cusp of victory on this all-new cover by series artist Gabriel Guzman. Limited to 750 copies.
  	LADY DEATH Blacklands #1/2 Royal Blue US $75 “Cover: Gabriel Guzman Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Gabriel Guzman Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Special warehouse find, never-before-offered edition limited to 100 copies. All copies ship in a bag and a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity.
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Swordplay US $5.99 “Cover: Daniel HDR Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The lucious queen of the dead is back on the beach! This sultry new cover is by artist Daniel HDR and is limited to just 750 copies.

  
  

  ]]> http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/11/avatar-press-february-2008-solicited-releases/feed/ 0 http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/10/january-2008-solicited-releases/ http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/10/january-2008-solicited-releases/#comments Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:25:14 +0000 Mark http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/10/21/january-2008-solicited-releases/

  The comics and related items in this post are scheduled to ship from Avatar in January, 2008. 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 January 2008 Solicited Releases in the store.

  Solicited for January:

  • Gravel #0
  • Black Summer Alpha
  • Garth Ennis STREETS OF GLORY #4
  • Black Summer #6
  • Doktor Sleepless #7
  • plus new Doktor Sleepless merchandise, the newest variant editions and prints for Lady Death, and more.

  	GRAVEL #0 US $1.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 16 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It’s never a dull day, being a Magician. The mad mind of Warren Ellis is once again unleashed on combat magician William Gravel, this time on a full-color, on-going monthly series! This special #0 issue is ad-free and the all-new story leads directly into the new series! Magic. The kind of magic that can strip the skin from a screaming man’s skull, or direct the path of a shrieking bullet through a maze of city streets, striking its target between the eyes with pin-point accuracy. This is not just magic… This is Combat Magic, wielded by Sergeant Major William Gravel, Warren Ellis’ cult-hit sensation from the pages of STRANGE KISS and STRANGE KILLINGS, now in his own, ongoing, full-color monthly series! From war-torn Afghanistan to the deceptively mundane streets of London, this special introductory chapter sets the stage for a tale so dark, twisted and disturbing that it could only have sprung from the mind of Ellis. SAS soldier Gravel has returned home, only to find that another has taken his place in the mysterious enclave of Britain’s seven Occult Detectives. Worse, the seven are now in possession of the legendary Sigsand Manuscript, a supernatural device that could bestow its keepers with a most vile and terrifying power. Gravel has a new mission, one that will be filled with his own unflinching brand of horrific and bloody violence. Ellis is joined by co-writer Mike Wolfer and rising start artist Raulo (Crecy) Caceres for the launch of this messy, magical epic! This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer.
  	GRAVEL #0 Wraparound US $1.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 16 pages
  	GRAVEL #0 Black Magic US $7 Rare Black Magic Edition cover Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis, Mike Wolfer Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 16 pages, on-going monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It’s never a dull day, being a Magician. The mad mind of Warren Ellis is once again unleashed on combat magician William Gravel, this time on a full-color, on-going monthly series! This special #0 issue is ad-free and the all-new story leads directly into the new series! Magic. The kind of magic that can strip the skin from a screaming man’s skull, or direct the path of a shrieking bullet through a maze of city streets, striking its target between the eyes with pin-point accuracy. This is not just magic… This is Combat Magic, wielded by Sergeant Major William Gravel, Warren Ellis’ cult-hit sensation from the pages of STRANGE KISS and STRANGE KILLINGS, now in his own, ongoing, full-color monthly series! From war-torn Afghanistan to the deceptively mundane streets of London, this special introductory chapter sets the stage for a tale so dark, twisted and disturbing that it could only have sprung from the mind of Ellis. SAS soldier Gravel has returned home, only to find that another has taken his place in the mysterious enclave of Britain’s seven Occult Detectives. Worse, the seven are now in possession of the legendary Sigsand Manuscript, a supernatural device that could bestow its keepers with a most vile and terrifying power. Gravel has a new mission, one that will be filled with his own unflinching brand of horrific and bloody violence. Ellis is joined by co-writer Mike Wolfer and rising start artist Raulo (Crecy) Caceres for the launch of this messy, magical epic! This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer.
  	BLACK SUMMER ALPHA US $2.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: In a new edition, the start of the Warren Ellis masked hero epic, Black Summer, is available again! With the complete #0 and #1 issues together in one book, here is your chance to get the start of the super-powered epic everyone is talking about! This unbeatable package is also available for the special price of just $2.99! The Alpha issue comes with all-new covers by series artist Juan Jose Ryp in 3 editions, the Regular, Wraparound, or a special Poster Edition that comes bagged with a 24 x 36 poster of the original cover of #0!
  	BLACK SUMMER ALPHA Wraparound US $2.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages
  	BLACK SUMMER ALPHA Poster Edition US $5.99Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages
  	BLACK SUMMER #6 US $2.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 6 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis’ masked hero masterpiece hits its penultimate issue. John Horus has come home, to the place where the Seven Guns started. Which may have been the plan all along — because, in the chaos of the conflict between the Guns and the army, it’s the only place in America where he can be trapped and killed by Frank Blacksmith’s new super-team of Tactical Guns… With art by the genius Juan Jose Ryp, no fan of The Authority or Wanted will want to miss this bleeding-edge eight issue masterpiece. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover and also a rare 1-in-25 cover featuring a Tactical Guns design sketch, all by series artist Juan Jose Ryp.
  	BLACK SUMMER #6 Wraparound US $2.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages
  	BLACK SUMMER #6 Design Sketch US $9Rare design sketch cover edition Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 6 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis’ masked hero masterpiece hits its penultimate issue. John Horus has come home, to the place where the Seven Guns started. Which may have been the plan all along — because, in the chaos of the conflict between the Guns and the army, it’s the only place in America where he can be trapped and killed by Frank Blacksmith’s new super-team of Tactical Guns… With art by the genius Juan Jose Ryp, no fan of The Authority or Wanted will want to miss this bleeding-edge eight issue masterpiece. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover and also a rare 1-in-25 cover featuring a Tactical Guns design sketch, all by series artist Juan Jose Ryp.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #7 US $3.99 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Why did The Nurse come to Heavenside with The Doktor? Is he aware of her private agenda? He appears to have hired her for protection: but will she bring both the Heavenside police and the intelligence community down on him? And with Sing slowly piecing together the real reasons for his return — would that be for the best? Warren Ellis’ satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #7 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #7 Warning Sign US $7 Rare Warning Sign cover edition Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Why did The Nurse come to Heavenside with The Doktor? Is he aware of her private agenda? He appears to have hired her for protection: but will she bring both the Heavenside police and the intelligence community down on him? And with Sing slowly piecing together the real reasons for his return — would that be for the best? Warren Ellis’ satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #1 Color Wraparound US $5.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Color, 32 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This rare Color Edition of the #1 Wraparound cover was previously only available at conventions! This special first printing is limited to 1000 copies.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #2 Color Wraparound US $5.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Color, 32 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This rare Color Edition of the #2 Wraparound cover was previously only available at conventions! This special first printing is limited to 1000 copies.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #3 Color Wraparound US $5.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Color, 32 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This rare Color Edition of the #3 Wraparound cover was previously only available at conventions! This special first printing is limited to 1000 copies.
  	STREETS OF GLORY #4 US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 4 of 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis’ powerhouse saga of the Old West continues in this, the most violent chapter yet! Red Crow, the maniacal Apache serial killer, has resurfaced, renewing his terroristic murder spree upon the defenseless settlers near Gladback, Montana. With a posse consisting of the untested and untrustworthy bodyguards of a wealthy industrialist, Colonel Joseph R. Dunn has set out to track down Red Crow and end his reign of terror. As the bloody and final confrontation between Dunn and his life-long adversary nears, the hard-as-nails Cavalryman will begin to suspect the truth of his world, and his true place in it on the eve of the Twentieth Century. Ennis teams with Mike Wolfer for this epic full color series that promises to thrill every fan of Garth’s powerful story-telling and brutal violence. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by series artist Mike Wolfer.
  	STREETS OF GLORY #4 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 4 of 6
  	STREETS OF GLORY #4 Platinum US $6 Platinum foil edition cover version Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 4 of 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis’ powerhouse saga of the Old West continues in this, the most violent chapter yet! Red Crow, the maniacal Apache serial killer, has resurfaced, renewing his terroristic murder spree upon the defenseless settlers near Gladback, Montana. With a posse consisting of the untested and untrustworthy bodyguards of a wealthy industrialist, Colonel Joseph R. Dunn has set out to track down Red Crow and end his reign of terror. As the bloody and final confrontation between Dunn and his life-long adversary nears, the hard-as-nails Cavalryman will begin to suspect the truth of his world, and his true place in it on the eve of the Twentieth Century. Ennis teams with Mike Wolfer for this epic full color series that promises to thrill every fan of Garth’s powerful story-telling and brutal violence. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by series artist Mike Wolfer.
  	LADY DEATH vs PANDORA #1 Fetish US $5.99 Cover Art: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Gabriel Guzman Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The super-minxes look hotter than ever on this sultry cover by artist Juan Jose Ryp. Limited to 1000 copies.
  	LADY DEATH Sacrilege #2 Ghostly US $5.99 Cover Art: Daniel HDR Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Daniel HDR Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 32 pages, 2 of 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Lady Death in all her haunting glory on this all-new cover by series artist Daniel HDR. Limited to 750 copies.
  	LADY DEATH Pirate Queen Prism Foil US $12.99 Cover Art: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Wellington Alves Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 40 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Limited to 400 copies, all of which ship in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity.
  	LADY DEATH Masterworks Royal Blue US $75 Cover: Felipe Massafera Art: Felipe Massafera Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Special warehouse find, never-before-offered edition limited to 100 copies. All copies ship in a bag and a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity.
  	MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH #1-8 Bag Set US $24.99 Cover Art: Di Amorim Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Di Amorim Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 32 pages, 8 issues in a bagged set PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This special set has all 8 issues comprising the entire first series of Avatar’s Medieval Lady Death. Each of the 8 issues randomly has one of the covers previously offered.
  	LADY DEATH: Abandon All Hope Bag Set US $18.99 Cover Art: Ron Adrian Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Ron Adrian Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 32 pages, 5 issues in a bagged set PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This special set has all 5 issues comprising the entire first series of Avatar’s Lady Death, Abandon All Hope. Each of the 5 issues (#1/2, 1,2,3,4) randomly has one of the covers previously offered.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS Hoodie – Size L US $29.99 Format: One color image on pullover hoodie PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Doktor is here to keep you warm with this pullover hoodie. Available in L, XL, and XXL
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS Hoodie – Size XL US $29.99 Format: One color image on pullover hoodie
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS Hoodie – Size XXL US $32.99 Format: One color image on pullover hoodie
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Take A Bite US $5.99 Cover: Matt Martin Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The lucious queen of the dead is back on the beach! This fiesty fish has gotten a good nibble on this sexy new cover from Matt Martin that is limited to just 750 copies.
  	LADY DEATH vs PANDORA #1 Quite A Pair US $5.99 Cover Art: Gabriel Guzman Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Gabriel Guzman Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It does get any hotter than this new cover by artist Gabriel Guzman. Limited to 1000 copies.

  ]]> http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/10/january-2008-solicited-releases/feed/ 0 http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/09/december-2007-solicited-releases/ http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/09/december-2007-solicited-releases/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2007 01:39:35 +0000 Mark http://www.avatarpress.com/2007/09/12/december-2007-solicited-releases/

  The comics and related items in this post are scheduled to ship from Avatar in December, 2007. 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 December 2007 Solicited Releases in the store.

  Solicited for December:

  • Black Summer John Horus Figure
  • Garth Ennis STREETS OF GLORY #3
  • Black Summer #5
  • Doktor Sleepless #6
  • Lady Death 2007 Swimsuit
  • Lady Death Bust
  • plus newest variant editions and prints for Stargate SG-1, Night of the Living Dead, Lady Death, and more.

  	BLACK SUMMER: HORUS 8 inch figure US $24.99 Package Art: Juan Jose Ryp Format: 8 inch figure in a clam-shell package UPC: 890007002011 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Straight from the pages of Warren Ellis’ smash-hit series Black Summer, Horus is now available as an action figure! The hero who killed the President is now immortalized in this retro-style 8 inch poseable figure. Styled after the popular 1970′s type of toys, Horus comes with a cloth costume, complete with his emblem on the back. The packaging features all-new artwork by series artist Juan Jose Ryp on the front and back, and the package itself is a re-sealable clam-shell so that you can easily open and close it without damaging the plastic. Limited to just 750 units.
  	BLACK SUMMER #5 US $2.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 5 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis’ masked hero masterpiece continues its monthly run right here! The Seven Guns’ flare of anger following the death of one of their own has burned itself out. But they must know there’s going to be retaliation. They must know that, sooner or later, the scale of what Frank Blacksmith has been doing over the last few years would be revealed to them. A private army, waiting for the day Frank would be ordered to wipe out the Guns… It’s going to be a super-powered conflict unlike any you’ve ever seen! With art by the genius Juan Jose Ryp, no fan of The Authority or Wanted will want to miss this bleeding-edge eight issue masterpiece. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover and also a rare 1-in-25 cover featuring the Tom Noir design sketch, all by series artist Juan Jose Ryp.
  	BLACK SUMMER #5 Wraparound US $2.99 Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages
  	BLACK SUMMER #5 Design Sketch Edition US $9 Rare design sketch edition cover Cover: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Juan Jose Ryp Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 5 of 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Warren Ellis’ masked hero masterpiece continues its monthly run right here! The Seven Guns’ flare of anger following the death of one of their own has burned itself out. But they must know there’s going to be retaliation. They must know that, sooner or later, the scale of what Frank Blacksmith has been doing over the last few years would be revealed to them. A private army, waiting for the day Frank would be ordered to wipe out the Guns… It’s going to be a super-powered conflict unlike any you’ve ever seen! With art by the genius Juan Jose Ryp, no fan of The Authority or Wanted will want to miss this bleeding-edge eight issue masterpiece. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover and also a rare 1-in-25 cover featuring the Tom Noir design sketch, all by series artist Juan Jose Ryp.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #6 US $3.99 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: People are getting sick. People are developing… defects. Lumps. Strange anomalies in their Grinder gear. You might almost call them “mutations.” This town needs a doctor. Unfortunately, there’s only Doktor Sleepless here — and it might be all his doing… Warren Ellis’ satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #6 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #6 Warning Sign Edition US $7 Rare Warning Sign Edition Cover Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: People are getting sick. People are developing… defects. Lumps. Strange anomalies in their Grinder gear. You might almost call them “mutations.” This town needs a doctor. Unfortunately, there’s only Doktor Sleepless here — and it might be all his doing… Warren Ellis’ satirical-political science fiction novel continues its on-going run! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Future Warning Sign cover.
  	DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #1 Wizard World Chicago US $5.99 Cover: Ivan Rodriguez Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Ivan Rodriguez Readership: MR Format: Color, 32 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This all-new cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez features the Nurse and was previously only available at Wizard World Chicago. It is limited to 1000 copies
  	STREETS OF GLORY #3 US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 3 of 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis’ Western epic continues! Somewhere out there in the dark, Red Crow waits. Apache warrior, serial killer and scourge of the Montana Rockies, the brutality of Red Crow’s actions against the white invaders upon his people’s land is unparalleled. But one man has dedicated his life to ending the savage killer’s reign of terror, and Colonel Joseph Dunn will not rest until Red Crow’s head rides a pike. With uneasy allies enlisted from the ranks of visiting business man Charles Morrison’s personal bodyguards, Dunn prepares a hunting party to track and kill the Apache madman. But as tensions in Gladback run high in anticipation of the quest into the wilderness, Dunn senses that his posse could be more of a threat to his life than Red Crow himself. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by series artist Mike Wolfer.
  	STREETS OF GLORY #3 Wraparound US $3.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 3 of 6
  	STREETS OF GLORY #3 Platinum Foil Edition US $6 Platinum Foil Edition Cover Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Mike Wolfer Readership: MR Format: Full Color, 32 pages, monthly, 3 of 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis’ Western epic continues! Somewhere out there in the dark, Red Crow waits. Apache warrior, serial killer and scourge of the Montana Rockies, the brutality of Red Crow’s actions against the white invaders upon his people’s land is unparalleled. But one man has dedicated his life to ending the savage killer’s reign of terror, and Colonel Joseph Dunn will not rest until Red Crow’s head rides a pike. With uneasy allies enlisted from the ranks of visiting business man Charles Morrison’s personal bodyguards, Dunn prepares a hunting party to track and kill the Apache madman. But as tensions in Gladback run high in anticipation of the quest into the wilderness, Dunn senses that his posse could be more of a threat to his life than Red Crow himself. This issue is available with a regular or wraparound cover by series artist Mike Wolfer.
  	Warren Ellis CRECY GN SDCC exclusive cover US $6.99 Cover: Raulo Caceres Writer: Warren Ellis Art: Raulo Caceres Readership: MR Format: B&W, 48 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This exclusive cover was previously only available at the San Diego Comicon and features the stunningly detailed art of Raulo Caceres. Limited to 1000 copies.
  	WARREN ELLIS STRANGE KISS TPB – new printing US $8.95 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis Artwork: Mike Wolfer Readership: Mature Readers Format: B&W, 72 pages, TPB New Printing – Star12541 ISBN: 0970678401 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Back in print in time for the all-new series in 2008! The entire Strange Kiss series collected in one volume featuring the introduction of William Gravel! Strange Kiss is best described by Ellis himself, (A horrific murder suicide in the middle of a busy city street at midday; an old man rotting and bloating in a hospital bed, something sick gestating inside him; in a darkened place close by, people screaming, impregnated, doomed. Something beautiful and awful is trying to reproduce, and its strange kiss is only to be feared…
  	Warren Ellis STRANGER KISSES TPB – new printing US $9.95 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: Warren Ellis Artist: Mike Wolfer Readership: Mature Readers Format: B&W, 72 pages, square bound TPB ISBN: 0970678444 New Printing – Star14717 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Finally, back in print! Warren Ellis brings his mad visions to life with the same team who brought you Strange Kiss. Stranger Kisses is about people for whom two genders are not enough, no matter how you play mix and match with sexuality. It’s also about videotape, bad secrets, and what it’s like to have an entire city wanting to kill you. The videotape is of seriously physically modified whores. Possibly altered at the genetic level. Because those extra orifices look grown. And those weird protuberances don’t look artificial…. A very 21st Century comic, mad and modern and speedy and full of nasty ideas. In LA, the future of rich man’s whoring and trophy women is being designed. Two sexes are not enough. People like their kisses stranger than that.
  	LADY DEATH by Ryp Bust US $59.99 Package Art: Juan Jose Ryp Format: 7 inch bust in a full-color box UPC: 890007002035 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The master of sexy, Juan Jose Ryp, designs the first new Lady Death 3D product in many years! Featuring box art and sculpt design by Juan Jose Ryp, this super-limited product stands almost 7 inches tall and comes carefully packed in styrofoam inside a full-color box. Limited to just 400 units.
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit US $2.99 Cover: Rafa Lopez Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The lucious queen of the dead is back on the beach! Heat up your Winter with this sultry all-new pinup book featuring Lady Death drawn by some of the best artists in the industry! With Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, Daniel HDR, Gabriel Guzman, Rafa Lopez and many more, this special is so smokin’ it might catch fire! This issue is available in several sexy new covers including the standard edition by Rafa Lopez, Wraparound by Richard Ortiz, Seeley by Tim Seeley, Premium by Daniel HDR, a leather cover by Matt Martin that is limited to 600 copies or the very-limited Jewel cover by Daniel HDR that features jewels on the actual cover, and ships in a special protective shell with a print run of just 350!
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Wraparound US $2.99 Cover: Richard Ortiz Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Seeley US $2.99 Cover: Tim Seeley Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Premium US $9.99 Cover: Daniel HDR Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Leather US $24.99 Cover: Matt Martin Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Jewel US $39.99 Cover: Daniel HDR Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages
  	LADY DEATH vs PANDORA #1 Super Sexy US $5.99 Cover Art: Juan Jose Ryp Writer: Brian Pulido Art: Gabriel Guzman Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It doesn’t get any hotter than this lady-loving new cover by Juan Jose Ryp. Limited to 750 copies.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: Hunger SDCC exclusive US $5.99 Cover: Mike Wolfer Writer: John Russo Art: Ryan Waterhouse Readership: MR Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This special cover was previously only available at San Diego Comicon! Limited to 1000 copies.
  	NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: Hunger Burrows Sketch cover US $24.99 Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: John Russo Art: Ryan Waterhouse Readership: MR Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Get an original zombie sketch from red-hot artist Jacen Burrows! Every copy has an original ink zombie sketch on the front cover and is packaged in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity. Limited to just 200 copies.
  	STARGATE SG1 2007 Special SDCC Photo US $9.99 Writer: James Anthony Art: Jorge Correa Readership: All Ages Format: Full Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This new photo cover featuring Michael Shanks and Christopher Judge was previously only available at San Diego Comicon and is limited to just 500 copies!
  	LADY DEATH Fetishes Mistress Lithograph US $29.99 Art: Richard Ortiz Format: Full color art print, 11 x 17 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This lithograph is of Richard Ortiz(s blazing cover to Lady Death Fetishes Mistress cover. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity.
  	LADY DEATH Fetishes Hellish Angel Lithograph US $29.99 Art: Juan Jose Ryp Format: Full color art print, 11 x 17 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This lithograph is of Juan Jose Ryp(s sexy cover to Lady Death Fetishes Hellish Angel cover. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity.
  	LADY DEATH Abandon All Hope #2 Premium Lithograph US $29.99 Art: Paulo Siqueira Format: Full color art print, 11 x 17 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This lithograph is of Paulo Siqueira(s sultry cover to Lady Death Abandon All Hope #2 Premium. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity.
  	LADY DEATH 2007 Swimsuit Gold Foil US $5.99 Cover: Rafa Lopez Art: Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Martin, and others Readership: All Ages Format: Color, 16 pages PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The lucious queen of the dead is back on the beach! Heat up your Winter with this sultry all-new pinup book featuring Lady Death drawn by some of the best artists in the industry! This special Gold foil edition is limited to 500 copies and ships bagged with a certificate of authenticity.

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