THE AUTHORITY: PRIME #1
Written by Christos Gage, art and cover by Darick Robertson.
StormWatch Prime has finally managed to crack the infamous Henry Bendix's encrypted "memory tower" and located a mysterious bunker hidden the Southwest desert. Knowing that anything springing from Bendix's brilliant, twisted mind could prove either invaluable or catastrophic, they immediately head for the bunker. But The Authority are watching, too, and want what's in the bunker for themselves. Will the Authority's desire to build a "finer world" come into conflict with StormWatch's goal of protecting humanity from the super-humans of the world? You bet it will!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 24.
MIDNIGHTER: ARMAGEDDON #1
Written by Christos Gage, art by Simon Coleby, cover by Mike McKone.
In a devastating vision of tomorrow, the apocalypse comes to the WildStorm Universe. The Wildcats' Void mysteriously returns and transports the Midnighter to a not-so-distant future in which London has been destroyed -- by the crashed wreckage of the Authority's dimension-shifting Carrier! Have his teammates survived? And is the Midnighter seeing a vision of things to come, or can this devastation be averted?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 31.
EX MACHINA VOL. 6: POWER DOWN TP
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Tony Harris and Jim Clark, cover by Harris.
Collecting issues #26-29 of the acclaimed series, featuring the story "Power Down" set during the New York blackout of 2003!
120 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 14.
EX MACHINA #31
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Tony Harris and Jim Clark, cover by Harris.
"Ex Cathedra," part 2 of 4. Summoned to Vatican City by the Pope himself, superhero-turned-mayor Mitchell Hundred must cross the line between church and state in a thriller that will pit him against a terrifying new group of villains.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 17.
GEN13 #13
Written by Gail Simone, art and cover by Carlo Barberi and Drew Geraci
In recent months, the kids have fought their way through the Authority, Liberty Snots, and even the Authori-teens... but their greatest threat is here! So begins the final, climactic showdown with the Tabula Rasa and the ultimate revenge of Gen9 member Megan!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 10.
THE HIGHWAYMEN #4
Written by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman, art by Lee Garbett, cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
Secrets are revealed, ribs are broken and destinies are fulfilled in this full-throttle conclusion! With McQueen held captive by demented federal agent Jacob Sterne, it falls to Able Monroe and Grace Anderson to save their friend and stop the bad guy from starting a viral-induced World War III.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 17.
MIDNIGHTER #12
Written by Keith Giffen, art by Rafael Sandoval and Karl Story, cover by Chris Sprouse and Story.
Back in New York, after the catastrophic events in Harmony, Midnighter digs deeper into the mystery surrounding Anthem. But when he is randomly attacked by a super-villain, is it just an odd coincidence?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 3.
MIDNIGHTER VOL. 1: KILLING MACHINE TP
Written by Garth Ennis, art by Chris Sprouse, Peter Snejbjerg, Glenn Fabry and Karl Story, cover by Sprouse and Story.
Collecting issues #1-6 of the new series starring the popular member of The Authority! Midnighter must go back in time to kill one of history's greatest mass murderers -- and he can't refuse due to the bomb in his chest! It's a race against -- and through -- time to complete the mission!
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 28.
THE PROGRAMME #4
Written by Peter Milligan, art and cover by C.P. Smith.
As the clouds of war darken, the secret and tragic "programmes" that spawned the super-humans of both countries are revealed. But can Max's potential be unlocked before war arrives on the doorstep of America?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 17.
STORMWATCH: PHD #12
Written by Christos Gage, art by Andy Smith, cover by Mark McKone.
The Walking Ghost has regrouped his forces to strike against PHD -- not at the team members, but at those closest to them! Their vengeance will be terrible to behold, but a larger question looms: Can the Post-Human Division survive this devastating blow?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 10.
WETWORKS #14
Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Joel Gomez and Trevor Scott, cover by Whilce Portacio.
As the Wetworks team tries to stem the tide and prevent the vampire nation from overrunning Europe, Red and Dane discover there's a new heir to King Savoy's throne... an heir who's being tutored by Ab-Death.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 24.
WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY #11
Written by Gail Simone, art and cover by Neil Googe.
A plague of the undead has overtaken the town of Tranquility! Heroes and villains alike fight for their lives while the zombie masses keep coming. Is there anyone living -- or dead -- that can save the day?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 3.
SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS #6
Written by Peter Johnson, art by Matthew Dow Smith, cover by J.G. Jones.
John Winchester faces his greatest test as he learns the hard way that in the world of the supernatural, not all is as it seems! Betrayed and cornered, John must apply everything he's learned if he wants to survive and see his children again!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 31.
FRIDAY THE 13TH: HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION #2
Written by Jason Aaron, art by Adam Archer and Peter Guzman, cover by Archer.
The horror continues at Camp Crystal Lake as young Davie Falkner find himself a hunted boy, narrowly escaping death numerous times... until he finds the greatest ally for his survival: Jason Vorhees!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 10.
TRICK 'R TREAT #1-4
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Fiona Staples, Grant Bond and Mike Huddleston, covers by Breehn Burns, Sean Galloway, Ragnar and Michael Dougherty.
In the best tradition of horror comics comes Trick 'r Treat, a 4-issue, weekly shipping miniseries based on the major motion picture written and directed by Michael Dougherty (co-writer of Superman Returns and X-Men 2), produced by Bryan Singer, and starring Dylan Baker, Brian Cox, and Anna Paquin.
Each issue presents a vignette and weaves together four tales of terror and laughter as we witness a sleepy suburban neighborhood's transformation into a Halloween horror! Small towns have never been so full of creepy characters -- from a serial killer who specializes in poisoning candy and a group of mischievous kids who unearth their town's dark secret, to a young woman hunted by a masked stalker at the local festival, or a cantankerous old hermit dealing with a demonic trick-or-treater...these stories will grab hold and pull you in -- whether you like it or not! The first issue ships during the opening week of this major motion picture from Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31.
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AMERICAN VIRGIN #20
Written by Steven T. Seagle, art by Becky Cloonan and Jim Rugg, cover by Celia Calle.
Part 1 of the new 4-part story "69." Adam Chamberlain's trip around the world is over and he returns home to Miami with three huge surprises. But it's step-sister Cyndi who's got the really big news this month. And sharing that revelation with her new partner in crime -- hitman-for-hire Mel -- leads to confessions of some very dark secrets.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 24.
AMERICAN VIRGIN VOL. 3: WET TP
Written by Steven Seagle, art by Becky Cloonan, Jim Rugg and Christine Norrie, cover by Joshua Middleton.
Adam's hormones drive him down the path of no return at the Miss Teen Miami pageant in this volume collecting issues #10-14 of the acclaimed series. It might take an act of God to stop him from committing the mortal sin he's fought to suppress his whole life... and an act of God is exactly what's descending on Miami as Hurricane Marta blows in.
128 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 21.
ARMY@LOVE #8
Written by Rick Veitch, art and cover by Veitch and Gary Erskine.
There's a reason what happens in Afbaghistan stays in Afbaghistan! It's the place where Allie suddenly discovers her inner bigamist. Where Flabbergast becomes so enchanted he's reduced to a Peeping Tom. And even a lowly fly on the wall must surrender to the siren call of love!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 10.
THE VINYL UNDERGROUND #1
Written by Si Spencer, art by Simon Gane and Cameron Stewart, cover by Sean Phillips.
Noted British television writer Si Spencer (Eastenders, Torchwood, Bad Girls) presents a sharp, unforgettable cadence in The Vinyl Underground, a 21st century cross between The Invisibles and CSI that brings rich social and political context to the dark, glittering cesspool that is London.
In this fast-paced, ultra-cool ongoing crime-noir series, an unlikely quartet of occult detectives secretly solve crimes -- from DJ crack bars in Camden to the elegant, high-society ballrooms that make up modern London. The Vinyl Underground is led by Morrison Shepherd, a D-list celebrity darling, soul DJ, and son of an ex-footballer. Fresh out of prison and off a nasty coke habit, Morrison is joined by a fellow ex-con named Perv, whose seizures give him clues to crimes long before the cops, and Leah, a gorgeous morgue assistant who leads a double life online and represents the brawn of the team.
Morrison's ex-flame Abi is reluctantly forced to join the team when her father is implicated for murder. A young boy's head (with diamonds in the eye sockets) washes up on the edge of the Thames and seems to be connected to a series of ritual killings, a drug called Khat, and Muti magic. Can they get to the bottom of it?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 3.
CROSSING MIDNIGHT #12
Written by Mike Carey, art by Eric Nguyen, cover by J.H. Williams III.
Comb. Mirror. High-heeled shoe. The clues have come together, and Kai has finally figured out the mystery behind the killer tracking Tokyo date girls. But will it do the teenaged boy any good against a magical killer who's now set his sights on him?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 31.
DMZ #24
Written by Brian Wood, art by Riccardo Burchielli, cover by Wood.
Continuing his investigation into the "hidden war" of the thousands of people stuck in the DMZ, Matty Roth turns his attention to Amina, last seen blaming Matty for ruining her life at the end of "Public Works." True to her word, Amina now lives worse than a homeless person, which takes on a whole new meaning in a warzone.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 17.
FABLES #66
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, cover by James Jean.
Flycatcher doesn't have much time to enjoy his homecoming as the final battle with the Adversary looms in the near future. Can he ready his army of ghosts in time to have a chance at victory?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 17.
FAKER #4
Written by Mike Carey, art and cover by Jock.
Jessie and her roommates encounter some people who are a little too interested in Nick and the secrets he might be hiding -- people who are prepared to get answers with a scalpel. But Jessie is every bit as intent on finding out the truth -- and for the ultimate faker, love and intimacy are just weapons in the armory.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 3.
HELLBLAZER #237
Written by Andy Diggle, art by Leonardo Manco, cover by Lee Bermejo.
"Joyride," Part 4 of 4. John Constantine finds himself trapped in a web of corruption and depravity at the heart of middle England. But as he struggles to bring it to light, dark forces are converging to bury the truth -- and Constantine with it!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 24.
JACK OF FABLES #16
Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, art by Andrew Robinson, cover by Brian Bolland.
Witness the rebirth of a classic legend as our very own Jack gives rise to the haunted spirit of Halloween in this issue featuring guest art by Andrew Robinson, writer/artist of the fan-favorite Dusty Star! Go back in time to one of Jack's many misadventures -- when he was none other than the legendary Jack O' Lantern.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 31.
LOVELESS #20
Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Werther Dell'Edera, cover by Marcelo Frusin.
"Blackwater Falls," part 5. As the wedding all of Blackwater has been waiting for draws near, Ruth's deadly intentions come to fruition, and the town -- and government soldiers -- won't know what hit them. Meanwhile has Atticus' time and luck finally run out?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 24.
SCALPED #10
Written by Jason Aaron, art by R.M. Guéra, cover by Jock.
"Casino Boogie" part 5 of 6. Experience life on the rez for 19-year-old Dino Poor Bear, a kid just struggling to survive in America's most impoverished community. On the night of the casino's grand opening, a chance encounter with Chief Red Crow might provide Dino with an opportunity to finally realize his dream and escape the reservation. But will he take it?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 3.
TESTAMENT VOL. 3: BABEL TP
Written by Douglas Rushkoff, art by Liam Sharp, Peter Gross and Gary Erskine, cover by Sharp.
Collecting issues #11-16 of the acclaimed series written by author Douglas Rushkoff! In this volume, the old gods must find a way to stop humans throughout time from penetrating the timeless realm of the deities.
160 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 28.
THE UN-MEN #3
Written by John Whalen, art by Mike Hawthorne, cover by Tomer Hanuka.
"Get Your Freak On" Part 3. With Janus Sr. and Jr. brutally severed from each other, the Un-Men-produced reality show American Freak faces premature cancellation -- until Cranius has a brainstorm (what else?). Meanwhile, Kilcrop comes face to face with the leaders of the gaff uprising, unaware he's been betrayed by someone close to him, who he'd like to bring closer.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 24.