Showing posts with label Recent Releases 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recent Releases 2014. Show all posts

Thursday, January 08, 2015

Recent Releases: January-April 2014

JANUARY 2014
 
Batman Judge Dredd Collection by John Wagner, Alan Grant, Simon Bisley, Glenn Fabry, Val Semeiks, Cam Kennedy et al.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781080788, 16 January 2014, 304pp, £17.99.
When Batman crosses paths with the gleefully violent Judge Dredd, things are bound to get ugly! In these tales from the 1990s, the two crimefighters face The Riddler and The Joker and battle extra-dimensional gladiators.  A special bonus included in this collection is Judge Dredd's epic battle with alien bounty hunter Lobo.
    This amazing new collection includes Batman/Judge Dredd: Judgment On Gotham, Batman/Judge Dredd: Vendetta In Gotham, Batman/Judge Dredd: The Ultimate Riddle, Batman/Judge Dredd: Die Laughing #1-2 and Lobo/Judge Dredd: Psycho Bikers Vs. Mutants From Hell!.
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Garth Ennis Presents Battle Classics by John Wagner, Mike Westerns, Cam Kennedy, John Cooper, Alan Hebden and David Hunt
Titan Books ISBN 978-1781167410, 9 January 2014, 256pp, £19.99.
New York Times bestselling writer Garth Ennis, writer of The Boys, Preacher and Battlefields, selects his favourite stories from the seminal 1970s British boys comic Battle. Included here for the very first time is the complete HMS Nightshade, and the never-before-reprinted The General Dies At Dawn. With insights and introductions by Ennis himself, these war comic rarities are not to be missed!
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The Man Who Searched For Fear by Bill Lacey, ed. Steve Holland. 
Bear Alley Books ISBN 978-190708173-6, 31 January 2014, 160pp, £15.99.
The Man Who Searched For Fear is Bill Lacey at his best. The opening series in this new collection relates how Hugo Masterman, a delicate, unhappy child, who dreamed of travelling the world, lived to see his dream turn into a nightmare. In darkest Africa, with his companions dead through injury or illness, Masterman discovers the legendary graveyard of the elephants. Mauled by a lion, he survives by dragging himself back to civilisation on paralysed limbs. His discovery makes him immensely rich, but the tortures he has faced leave him unable to know fear.
    Hidden away in Castle Doomcrest on a remote Scottish isle, Masterman offers a prize to any man who can bring fear into his life. His visitors relate bizarre adventures in the hope of earning Masterman's reward: how a man escapes a shark attack and becomes a god to a lost island civilisation; how an assassin plans to destroy an emperor by crashing his imperial train; how a man survives being left for dead without supplies on an Alpine mountain . . . these are just a few of the tales that Masterman hears in his search to stir his emotions.
    Adding to the excitement are two bonus stories. "Agent of the Queen" stars Agent Smith of Britain's nascent Secret Service. When Queen Victoria's life is threatened with assassination at the Great Exhibition of 1851, Agent Smith teams up with Captain Jack Stalwart to thwart the threat; and, in a second adventure, they team up again to discover how Russians are smuggling arms into India.
    Finally, Lacey's adaptation of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" is another—but very different—Victorian adventure as young Pip finds himself in the hands of people who may or may not have his best interests at heart: the convict Magwitch, the odd Uncle Pumblechook, the bizarre Miss Havisham, the beautiful Estella, the lawyer Mr. Jaggers, his rival Bentley Drummle . . . against all odds will Pip still achieve his goal to become a gentleman?
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Numbercruncher by Si Spurrier & P. J. Holden.
Titan Books ISBN 978-1782760047, 14 January 2014, 112pp, £14.99.
From the smash-hit writer behind X-Men Legacy! Dying young, a brilliant Mathematician discovers a way to cheat the terrifying Divine Calculator. He schemes to be endlessly reincarnated in the life of the woman he loves, no matter how often the violent bailiffs of the Karmic Accountancy cut short each life. It falls to one such Karmic agent - the surly Bastard Zane - to put a stop to the time-twisting romance once and for all, before the Mathematician can pull-off his greatest trick and escape Existential Justice forever!
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Solid State Tank Girl by Alan Martin & Warwick Johnson-Cadwell.
Titan Books ISBN 978-1782760030, 14 Jan 2014, 112pp, £14.99.
The heavy-weapon honey with a mouth like an open sewer has returned! So, here's what's happened: Booga, Tank Girl's marsupial lover, is near death. To save him, she must shrink herself and her cronies down to microbial size, enter his blood stream, clean up the mess, and be home in time for beer and snacks. But their Incredible Expedition goes horribly wrong when, deep in Booga's scrotum, Tank Girl encounters her ultimate opposite: Anti-Tank Girl! There may be trouble ahead...
    Written by Alan Martin and with hyper-kinetic art by newcomer Warwick Johnson-Cadwell, this epic new collection proves it’s easier to get further with cute good looks, a tank, a kangaroo boyfriend and big, steel-toed boots than just cute good looks.
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Space Ace Vol. 2 by Ron Turner. 
John Lawrence [no ISBN], January 2014, 40pp, £8.95.
Four vintage stories from the pages of Lone Star Magazine and Lone Star Annual featuring Space Ace. From John Lawrence's introduction to volume 1: "Space Ace was a labour of love for Ron. It attracted possibly the lowest page rate ever compared to much of his other work, but it was free from any editorial constraints ... His enjoyment shines through in the four stories I've selected... These stories originally appeared in black and white, but now, for this publication, Ron's marvellous artwork has been enhanced by the superb colouring of John Ridgway, an artist absolutely in tune with Ron's own colouring sensibilities."

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FEBRUARY 2014 

ABC Warriors: The Solo Missions by Pat Mills, Alan Moore, Steve Dillon, Kev Walker & Henry Flint.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082263, 13 February 2014, 96pp, £13.99.
They are the ultimate fighting force seven atomic, bacterial and chemical proof robots who tamed the planet Mars. As a team they are undefeatable, but how do they fare when operating alone? Joe Pineapples shows why he is considered the galaxy's greatest (and most stylish) assassin, as he targets the president of the world. The origin of Blackblood's treacherous nature is finally revealed. Deadlock returns to a Torquemada-free Termight on a mission to stop the alien-killer known as the Accountant, and Hammerstein finds hostile life on the red planet.
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Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 07 by John Wagner, Alan Grant and Steve Dillon.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082171, 11 February 2014, 368pp.
Paperback.
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Nemesis The Warlock Volume 2 by Pat Mills, Kevin O'Neill, Bryan Talbot, John Hicklenton & Tony Luke.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1907519789, 28 February 2014, 304pp, £12.07.
Paperback.
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MARCH 2014

The Art of Ian Miller by Ian Miller & Tom Wyte
Titan Books ISBN 978-1781167793, 11 April 2014 [originally announced for 25 March 2014 and available from late March], 160pp, £24.99.
Featuring over 300 pieces of artwork spanning decades of Ian's work, this collection is a treat for all lovers of great fantasy art from Lovecraft novel covers to Tolkien bestiaries to Warhammer 40,000 concept art, through a veritable trove of gothic humour, fantasy battles, dragons, beasts and a world of nightmarish visions.
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Banzai Battalion: Just Another Bug Hunt! by John Wagner, Henry Flint, Ian Gibson & Cam Kennedy.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082188, 18 March 2014, 160pp, £12.07.
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Frank: The True Story That Inspired the Movie by Jon Ronson.
Picador ISBN 978-1447271376, 27 March 2014, 80pp, £7.99.
In the late 1980s Jon Ronson was the keyboard player in the Frank Sidebottom Oh Blimey Big Band. Frank wore a big fake head. Nobody outside his inner circle knew his true identity. This became the subject of feverish speculation during his zenith years. Together, they rode relatively high. Then it all went wrong.
    Twenty-five years later and Jon has co-written a movie, Frank, inspired by his time in this great and bizarre band. Frank is set for release in 2014, starring Michael Fassbender, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Domhnall Gleeson and directed by Lenny Abrahamson.
     Frank: The True Story that Inspired the Movie is a memoir of funny, sad times and a tribute to outsider artists too wonderfully strange to ever make it in the mainstream. It tells the true story behind the fictionalized movie.
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Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 22 by John Wagner, Grant Morrison, Mark Millar, Carlos Ezquerra, Mick Austin, John Burns, et al.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082270, 13 March 2014, 304pp, £19.99.
On the mean streets of Mega-City One, the Judges are the law. Charged with executing justice in this futuristic metropolis, these individuals are the best of the best battle-hardened warriors dedicated to their cause. Toughest of all is Judge Dredd - a lawman who doesn t know how to quit! In this volume of the bestselling Case Files series, Dredd travels back to 2001 New York City in order to destroy a deadly space parasite capable of wiping out all known life on Earth. And the alien action continues in Crusade, where Dredd competes with other Mega-City Judges to recover a long-lost Justice Department craft that has recently crash-landed in the South Pole. Stories from 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, from December 1994-May 1995.
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Nemo: Roses of Berlin by Alan Moore & Kevin O'Neill.
Knockabout ISBN 978-0861662302, 27 March 2014, 56pp, £9.99.
Continuing in the adventurous tradition of their self-contained thriller Heart of Ice, Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill present a blazing narrative that rampages through twentieth century culture and portrays the volatile convergence or four startling and striking women in a place of long totalitarian shadows.
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Noir: The Art of Rob Moran by Rob Moran.
Airship 27 ISBN 978-0615988337, 18 March 2014, 70pp, £9.57.
Rob Moran is an award-winning artist of Noir-inspired, black and white illustrations. Here is a book of some of his best work, pencil and fully inked, in a genre he defines with every stroke of his pencil or pen.
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The Secret Service: Kingsman by Mark Millar, Dave Gibbons & Matthew Vaughan.
Titan Books ISBN 978-1781167038, 18 March 2014, 160pp, £9.99.
Gary's life is going nowhere. He lives in public housing with his mother and spends his nights carousing with his friends. But Gary's Uncle Jack has taken a different path of glamour, danger and mystery. When Jack has to get his nephew out of trouble, their lives are going to intersect in a way neither of them could have foreseen. This book comes from Mark Millar (Kick-Ass) and Dave Gibbons (Watchmen).
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APRIL 2014


The Bojeffries Saga by Alan Moore & Steve Parkhouse.
Knockabout ISBN 978-0861662319, 8 May 2014 [available from April], 96pp, £9.99.
Jobremus Bojeffries is like any other father - trying to keep the peace in a house stuffed with two kids, uncles Raoul and Festus, a baby and old Grandpa Podlasp. Never mind that one's a werewolf, one's a vampire, Grandpa is in the last stages of organic matter and the baby puts off enough thermonuclear energy to power England and Wales. All right, they're no ordinary family. And this is no ordinary book, with stories spanning decades, a whole chapter written as light opera, a Christmas episode and an all-new 24-page comic bringing the Bojeffries up to the present day.
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Devlin Waugh: Swimming In Blood by John Smith, Sean Phillips & Steve Yeowell.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082287, 10 April 2014, 288pp, £19.99.
2114. Our world and the Mega-Cities that are home to the last vestiges of humanity are constantly preyed upon by bestial forces from beyond the realms of decency. Thankfully such things are kept at bay by spiritual envoys employed by Vatican City, such as Devlin Waugh a Brit-Cit-born bon viveur, dandy and jolly good fellow to boot. When Vatican precognitive telepaths predict a horrific presence at the underwater prison of Aquatraz, Devlin is sent in to investigate and uncovers an uncompromising evil which will cause him to cancel elevenses and throw away the Queensbury rulebook in order to survive! A 2000 AD graphic novel. Paperback.
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The Happy Warrior by Clifford Makins & Frank Bellamy, with commentary by Richard M. Langworth.
Uniform Press ISBN 978-1906509903, 1 April 2014 [publisher's catalogue gives a May 2014 release date], 96pp, £12.99.
To so many British children growing up in 1950s and 1960s Britain, Fridays meant only one thing - thousands of youngsters would race to their local newsagents, pennies in hand and sometimes parents in tow, to buy the latest edition of Eagle comic. Each issue of the Eagle was chocablock with adventures and exciting new pastimes for boys - from Dan Dare, to Extra Special Agent Harris Tweed, from tips from the pros on boxing and jiu jitsu, to advice on the care of goldfish. In the 1950s, the comic embarked on an ambitious series chronicling the life of some of Britain's most famous men - Nelson, Baden Powell, Alfred the Great, Montgomery and Churchill, to name a few. Here we have the complete set of Eagle comic strips which tell the story of Winston Churchill's life - his birth at Blenheim, his education at Harrow and Oxford, his time in the army as well as his appointment to government and eventually to his stint as War Leader. The Eagle Comic nurtured the imagination and garnered the ambition of a generation brought up in a grey postwar Britain, and helped to shape the nation we know today. This book is a reminder of how the Eagle helped to inspire a generation.
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Ro-Busters: The Disaster Squad of Distinction by Pat Mills, Dave Gibbons, Grant Morrison, Kevin O'Neill, Alan Moore & Steve Dillon.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082195, 15 April 2014, £9.05.
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Wednesday, January 07, 2015

Recent Releases: May-August 2014

MAY 2014

Comics Unmasked by Paul Gravett & John Harris Dunning.
British Library ISBN 978-0712357357, 192pp, £25.00.
It may come as a surprise that comics offer much more than meets the eye. Of course we all have happy memories of favourite childhood reading (Beano, Dandy, Eagle, Mad, Viz the list is endless). But how aware are we that there is something inherently anarchic about comics? A huge variety have been produced over the centuries by British creators. It is a strong tradition that continues today. Some of the biggest names in comics - Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta), Neil Gaiman (Sandman), Mark Millar (Kick-Ass) and Grant Morrison (Batman: Arkham Asylum) - are featured in this visually stimulating book (which accompanies a major exhibition at the British Library). But there are many, many more. And it is the diversity of content and form, as well as comics ongoing relevance, which is a main focus. The seditious aspects of the comics tradition - adult, underground and alternative material is highlighted, alongside the superheroes who still dominate the scene. There is anarchy everywhere that you look!
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Frank Sidebottom Out of His Head: The Authorised Biography of Chris Sievey by Mick Middles.
Empire Publications ISBN 978-1909360242, 14 May 2014, 416pp, £18.95. [£15.99 from Amazon]
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN AN ARTIST quite like Chris Sievey or his 'fantastic' comedic alter ego, Frank Sidebottom. Whether pushing for chart action while fronting his former band The Freshies or allowing the bombastic Sidebottom to wreak anarchy and chaos on television, radio or with the Oh Blimey Big Band, Sievey's mischievous muse seemed to obey no boundaries. Yet it was only after Chris's untimely demise in 2010 that the extent of his infl uence became fully apparent.
    The emergence of Jon Ronson's film, 'Frank', Steve Sullivan's exhaustive documentary 'Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story' and the bizarre erection of the Frank Sidebottom statue in his native Timperley last October – before 2,000 devotees – all combined to make this the most extraordinary stories of recent decades.
    In this unorthodox biography, legendary journalist Mick Middles draws on his thirty year friendship with Sievey to gain further insight this most charismatic of artists. Family members, fellow musicians, fans and acquaintances help trace Chris's career from Timperley to Hollywood.
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Miracleman: A Dream of Flying by Alan Moore, Garry Leach & Alan Davis.
Marvel (US) ISBN 978-0785154624, 27 May 2014, 128pp, £22.50.
With one magic word, a long-forgotten legend lives again! Freelance reporter Michael Moran always knew he was meant for something more-now, an unexpected series of events leads him to reclaim his destiny as Miracleman! The groundbreaking graphic novel that heralded a literary revolution begins here in A Dream Of Flying. After nearly two decades away, Miracleman uncovers his origins and their connection to the British military's 'Project Zarathustra' - while his alter ego, Michael Moran, must reconcile his life as the lesser half of a god. Collecting material from Miracleman (2014) #1-4.
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Modesty Blaise: The Young Mistress by Peter O'Donnell & Enrique Badia Romero.
Titan Books ISBN 978-1781167090, 30 May 2014, 104pp, £11.99. [£8.99 from Amazon]
As dangerous as she is desirable, Modesty Blaise, the cult creation of best-selling writer Peter O'Donnell, returns for three more devastating adventures! Features the classic stories 'The Young Mistress', 'Ivory Dancer' and 'Our Friend Maude', written by Peter O'Donnell and beautifully illustrated by Enric Badia Romero!
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Roy of the Rovers Postcards.
Egmont ISBN 978-1405270762, 8 May 2014, £14.99.
Celebrate 60 years of Roy of the Rovers with this unique collection of 100 football postcards, each featuring a different image from the Roy of the Rovers comic strip stories. From goal shots to great passes and moments of high drama, there's an abundance of retro football comic postcards to enjoy, which are beautifully packaged in a sturdy gift box. The Roy of the Rovers postcards set is a winner for all football fans!
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Slaine: Lord of the Beasts by Pat Mills, Greg Staples, Rafael Guarres, David Bircham & Debbie Gallagher.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082294, 8 May 2014, 256pp, £17.99.
Having united the Tribes of the Earth Goddess to battle the hoards of Fomorian sea demons determined on enslaving them, Slaine was appointed as the first High King of Ireland. After protecting the tribes for seven years, he was put to death so that he could serve Danu in the afterlife. This exciting collection features a series of adventures which took place during Slaine's seven-year reign as 'King' - a period where he spent time as a near-mindless beast stuck in a warp spasm, was reunited with his son Kai and was forced to defend his lands against the Secret Commonwealth of demons led by his old enemy, Medb!
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JUNE 2014


The Anatomy of Zur-En-Arrh: Understanding Grant Morrison's Batman by Cody Walker. 
Sequart Research & Literacy Organization ISBN 978-1940589046, 11 June 2014, 272pp, $16.99 [£10.13].
Grant Morrison has made a career of redefining heroes, but his work with Batman has been the most comprehensive. From Arkham Asylum and JLA to his seven-year run on Batman, Morrison has redefined and reworked the Caped Crusader from the ground up. He's also introduced new characters (such as Damian Wayne) and new concepts (such as Batman, Inc.). The Anatomy of Zur-En-Arrh analyzes Grant Morrison's Batman, including how it understands and reinterprets Batman's long history. Featuring an interview with Grant Morrison. From Sequart Organization.
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The Annual Years by Paul Magrs. 
Obverse Books ISBN 978-1909031203, June 2014, 272pp, £15.95.
“These extraordinary books are like weird, grotesque shadow-versions of the Show we recognise. They are mutations haunting the wilderness between the domed, protected cities of Canonicity. The world of the Annuals is odder, darker, madder, more psychedelic and surreal. These are adventures in a wilder, destabilized universe. The cosiness of what we recognise as Doctor Who has gone.” – Paul Magrs, from the Introduction
    From 1965 to 1986, from William Hartnell to Colin Baker, the World Distributer Doctor Who annuals were weird and witty and wonderful, a big brother to TV Comic and second cousin to Doctor Who Discovers… – and they all the more beloved by us because of that. Join Paul Magrs in an analysis of every story in the classic Annual run – plus K9 and Company! – as well as a history, a selection of correspondence, interviews with the authors, and more… 
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The Beano and The Dandy: The Comics That Won The War!
D. C. Thomson & Co. ISBN 978-1845355296, 4 July 2014, 152pp, £12.99.
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Bunny vs. Monkey Book One by Jaimie Smart
David Fickling Books (The Phoenix Presents) ISBN 978-1910200070, 5 June 2014, 80pp, £6.99.
If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big - MECHANICAL MOLE TANK?! Wait, that doesn't sound right...Prepare for chicken zeppelins, the PIG-O-TRON 5000, the indestructible Action Beaver, a squirrel with a passion for baking and loads more! This is good vs evil. Science vs nature. This is BUNNY VS MONKEY!
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Judge Dredd: Day of Chaos: Fallout by John Wagner, Alan Grant, Rob Williams, Trevor Hairsine and Ben Willsher.

Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082713, 5 June 2014, 240pp, £18.99.
After the Sov viral attack, Mega-City One is a mere shadow of its former self. The population has fallen from 400 million to 50 million and the infrastructure is devastated. Inundated with the problems that come with a large scale disaster, a hugely depleted Justice Department are barely able to maintain control. Legendary lawman Judge Dredd is on the frontline, distributing order amongst the chaos - but will the guilt he feels for what has happened finally lead to his demise?
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Judge Dredd: The XXX Files by John Wagner, Alan Grant, Simon Bisley, Mike Collins, Carlos Ezquerra, Ian Gibson, David Roach, Greg Staples et al.

Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082430, 10 June 2014, 224pp, $24.99 [£14.74].
Judge Dredd is famous for showing no emotion and upholding justice, but what happens when the citizens of Mega-City One want to cut loose, let their hair down and really lay down the law? In this brand new collection launching first in the US and Canada, Dredd discovers that the sin-seekers of the Big Meg are more inventive, funny and down sexier than he could have imagined. 
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Nikolai Dante: The Great Game by Robbie Morrison, Andy Clark, Charlie Adlard and Simon Fraser.

Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082607, 5 June 2014, 208pp, £18.99.
Long unavailable this is a new edition of the second volume of the Nikolai Dante series. Having discovered his heritage and bio-bonded with the awesome weapons crest, Dante is getting to know his aristocratic family a little better. Ordered to act as his father Dmitri's agent, Nikolai accompanies his siblings on a tour of family duty - spying, murder and intrigue. But does he have what it takes to be a true Romanov?
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Rogue Trooper: Tales of Nu Earth Vol.4 by Gordon Rennie, Ian Edginton, Staz Johnson, Mike Collins, Simon Coleby and Steve Pugh.

Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082300, 19 June 2014, 288pp, £19.99.
THE FINAL CLASSIC ROGUE COLLECTION As the Norts and Southers wage war on the battletorn world of Nu-Earth, the genetically-engineered soldier, Rogue trooper, continues his one-man mission to make survive the unending conflict about him. This volume completes the Rogue Trooper series, collecting the final adventures from the orginal character's run, including the most recent strips from 2000 AD.
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Roy of the Rovers: World Cup Special 2014

Titan Books ISBN 978-1783290581, 6 June 2014, 208pp, £12.99. 
Stories from four different decades as Roy Race strives to help England to relive the past glories of the 1966 World Cup. Whether it's leading the British B team, or taking part in qualifiers. Roy was always at the forefront. This collection of World Cup related stories proves that when it comes down to sheer pluck, courage and skill, no one can touch Roy Race. A re-release of the 2010 volume with a new ISBN??
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Violent Cases by Neil Gaiman & Dave McKean. 

Titan Books ISBN 978-1783293605, 6 June 2014, 48pp, £14.99. 
The classic work from Gaiman and McKean, offered in hardcover with an expanded art section and introductions by Alan Moore, Paul Gravett, and Neil Gaiman! A narrator remembers his childhood encounters with an old osteopath who claims to have treated Al Capone. Gradually, England of the 1960s and Chicago of the 1920s begin to merge into a beautifully drawn, hauntingly written, tale of memory and evil.
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Von Doogan and the Curse of the Golden Monkey by Lorenzo Etherington.
David Fickling Books (The Phoenix Presents) ISBN 978-1910200025, 5 June 2014, 48pp, £6.99.
A super puzzle adventure comic starring Von Doogan...and YOU! The Curse of the Golden Monkey is BOTH a brilliant puzzle book AND a thrilling adventure story! It's jam-packed with challenges for you to solve, and every step of the way our hero's fate is in YOUR HANDS! Can Doogan uncover the MYSTERIOUS and TERRIFYING secrets at the heart of Javasu Island? It's up to YOU!
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JULY 2014 

ABC Warriors: Volgan War Vol. 4 by Pat Mills & Clint Langley.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082720, 17 July 2014, 96pp, £12.99.
Mars, the far future. War droids created for a conflict that ended centuries ago, the A.B.C. Warriors are resistant to Atomic, Bacterial and Chemical warfare. Recruited to bring peace to the civil war-ravaged frontier colonies on Mars, the Mek-nificent Seven have to bring all their skills to bear on the intractable conflict, with friends and enemies changing sides, there's no knowing how this will end. US Reissue.
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The Art of Neil Gaiman by Hayley Campbell.
Ilex Press ISBN 978-1781571392, 14 July 2014, 320pp, £25.00.
Novelist, comics writer, scriptwriter, poet, occasional artist - a master of several genres and inadvertent leader of many cults - there are few creative avenues Neil Gaiman hasn't ventured down. From unforgettable books like The Ocean at the End of the Lane and American Gods to ground-breaking comics and graphic novels like The Sandman and Violent Cases; from big screen fantasies like Coraline to small screen epics like Doctor Who; and from short stories to songwriting, stage plays to radio plays, journalism to filmmaking, and all points in-between, The Art of Neil Gaiman is the first comprehensive, full-colour examination of Gaiman's work to date.
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By Request: Selected Private Commissions by Chris Weston.
Chris Weston, 40pp, £8.50.
Collects the best of Chris's private commissions in a self-published, 40-page colour and black & white book. Only available at conventions and signings.

Commando; Over the Top, ed. Calum Laird.
Prion ISBN 978-1853759130, 17 July 2014, 656pp, £16.99.
From the muddy trenches of Flanders to the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea and the deserts of the Middle East, this special collection of Commando stories from the First World War will take you back to a time when tales of bravery and honour in the face of terrible conditions were commonplace, as soldiers, sailors, submariners and airmen faced the most fiendish of enemies with stout hearts and stiff upper lips. Rip-roaring tales tell of bitter rivalries, regimental clashes, proven troublemakers coming good, the duel of heavy artillery and even the cunning use of a London omnibus on the battlefield. Embodying the courage for which the Great War is famous, Over the Top! is a rousing anthology of adventures in the best tradition of Commando comics.
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Corpse Talk Season 1 by Adam Murphy.
David Fickling Books (The Phoenix Presents) ISBN 978-1910200018, 3 July 2014, 64pp, £6.99.
The dead are rising! Up out of the mouldering pages of history comes the chat show that digs the dirt on some of history's most famous, infamous and downright incredible men and women. What was the secret of Cleopatra's irresistible personality? Why did Genghis Khan become obsessed with world domination? Which scientist is still radioactive, almost 100 years after her death? Join your host, ADAM MURPHY, as he gets the answers to these questions and many more, on CORPSE TALK, the show that brings the dead famous to life!
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Countdown to TV Action by Steve Holland.
Bear Alley Books ISBN 978-1907081743, 4 July 2014, 202pp, £19.99.
The latest comic index from Bear Alley Books covers the history and content of Countdown and TV Action, the Gerry Anderson-themed comic from Polystyle launched in the early 1970s. With the demise of TV Century 21, Polystyle stepped in to launch a comic based around the upcoming UFO TV series. Edited by Dennis Hooper, Countdown brought together some of the industry's best talents—amongst them Harry Lindfield, Gerry Haylock, John Burns—to create a comic that is remembered to this day.
    With behind-the-scenes stories from some of the original editorial staff, this volume includes a detailed index to the stories and strips that appeared over the paper's 132-week run and various spin-off publications, identifying artists and writers where possible.
    Countdown to TV Action is the fifth volume of comics' history published by Bear Alley Books, following the publication of Hurricane & Champion, Lion King of Picture Story Papers, Ranger: The National Boys' Magazine and Boys' World: Ticket to Adventure.
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Death Sentence by Monty Nero & Mike Dowling.
Titan Books ISBN 978-1782760085, 8 July 2014, 192pp, £16.99.
SEX, SUPERPOWERS AND SIX MONTHS TO LIVE! Verity: frustrated artist. Weasel: struggling guitarist. Monty: rogue media icon. Three people infected with the G+ virus, which grants them incredible powers – but which will kill them in six months! Will they fade away – or go out in a blaze of glory? From the streets of London to the North Atlantic, from muses lost to futures thrown away – Death Sentence is the jaw-dropping next step in superpowered storytelling! Funny, fearless and frightening, this collection of the hit series is an unforgettable comics debut."
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Graphic Ink: The DC Comics Art of Frank Quitely.
DC Comics ISBN 978-1401248406, 1 July 2014, 368pp, £29.99.
Frank Quitely's amazing, finely detailed artwork has been gracing the pages of DC Comics since he began illustrating stories in The Big Book series, from DC's Paradox Press imprint, in the mid-90's. Quitely quickly earned a name for himself illustrating fellow Scotsman Grant Morrison's Flex Mentallo and JLA Earth 2, as well as Neil Gaiman's Sandman: Endless Nights. Graphic Ink: The DC Comics Art of Frank Quitely collects all of Quitely's Big Book stories, his All Star Superman and Batman & Robin: Reborn covers, and much, much more!
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Hondo City Justice: Revenge of the 47 Ronin by Robbie Morrison, Steve Parkhouse & Mike Collins.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082492, 8 July 2014, 160pp, £11.79.
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In His Cups: Collected Tales from Gimbley by Phil Elliott.
Phil Elliott ISBN 978-1291-95524-8, 20 July 2014, 184pp, £7.95.
In His Cups is a complete collection of Phil Elliott’s comic strip, Tales from Gimbley featuring the eponymous everyman, Dave Gimbley. Gimbley recounts tales from his youth including his one-night stand with the Mona Lisa; a fight to the death with a sumo wrestler; deconstructing a de stijl chair; being an integral member of a Performance Art piece; meeting the Holy Man and many other surreal, humorous and often poignant adventures.
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Judge Anderson: PSI Files by Alan Grant & Arthur Ranson.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082362, 17 July 2014, £19.99.
Cassandra Anderson is Psi Division's finest Judge. This is the latest collection of her classic adventures. Featuring Judge Death! From deep space to a savage, alternate Earth, Cassandra Anderson continues to uphold the law in her own unique way. Judge Death and his vile 'sisters' have created the Half-Life virus, unleashing a wave of homicidal behaviour in Mega-City One that can only be stopped by everyone's favourite Psi Judge!
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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Vol. 3: Century by Alan Moore & Kevin O'Neill.
Knockabout ISBN 978-0861662326, 17 July 2014, 256pp, £19.99.
It is the early years of a new and unfamiliar century, and forces are emerging that appear to promise ruin for the Murray group, the nation and indeed the world, even were it to take a hundred years for this apocalyptic threat to come to its disastrous fruition. From the crime-haunted wharfs of 1910, through the criminal, mystical underworlds of 1969 to the desolated streets of 2009, the remnants of Miss Murray and her League must combat not only the hidden hand of their undying adversary, but also the ethical and psychological collapse accompanying the new era.
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To End All Wars, ed. Jonathan Clode & John Stuart Clark.
Soaring Penguin Press ISBN 978-1908030139, 17 July 2014, 320pp, £18.99.
An omnibus of 27 short graphic narratives based on actual events, characters, circumstances, incidents, myths or consequences of the Great War WWI. All proceeds of this publication will be donated to Medecin Sans Frontieres. Featuring the four theatres of war (land, sea, air and the home front), spanning four continents and drawn from both sides of the conflict, the stories range from 4 to 16 pages, each by a different author and/or illustrator from the world of independent comics.
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AUGUST 2014


Charley's War: A Boy Soldier in the Great War [Omnibus 1] by Pat Mills & Joe Colquhoun. 
Titan Books ISBN 978-1781169148, 8 August 2014, 320, £19.99.
From renowned UK comics writer Pat Mills and legendary artist Joe Colquhoun comes a truly classic piece of British comics history, by turns thrilling, humorous and horrifying.
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Gary's Garden Book 1 by Gary Northfield.
David Fickling Books (The Phoenix Presents) ISBN 978-1910200094, 7 August 2014, 64pp, £6.99.
Ah bliss! Gary is chilling in his Garden. But wait!! Look CLOSER! Look what's happening right under Gary's NOSE...Grumpy Caterpillars! Space travelling ladybirds! Ninja Hedgehogs! PARP! What was that? An insect orchestra - wow! HAHAHA! And what's that? It's all the laughter coming out of GARY'S GARDEN - why don't you come and see?
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How to Make Awesome Comics by Neill Cameron
David Fickling Books (The Phoenix Presents) ISBN 978-1910200032, 7 August 2014, 64pp, £6.99.
"How To Make Awesome Comics does exactly what it says, exactly what it looks like it will do from that wonderful cover there; encourages those comics loving children to sit down and instantly get started making their own (absolutely, completely and totally) awesome comics." - Forbidden Planet International "I can't wait to try out more of my new drawing tips and tricks...I'm sure How to Make Awesome Comics will be a big hit with children and teenagers, too - Well done, Neill Cameron!" - Wondrous Reads "This new release would well serve any budding artists and storytellers and will keep idle hands and minds amused, absorbed and entertained for hours - Brilliantly colourful and with clear concise instructions covering the undeniable basics that every artist of any age needs to master, this book is an indispensable aid and a tremendously inspiring introduction for the aspiring Artist of Tomorrow." - Now Read This!
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The Importance of Being Earnest [Original Text] by John Stokes. Classical Comics ISBN 978-1906332921, 31 August 2014, 136pp, £9.99.
The Importance of Being Earnest [Quick Text] by John Stokes. Classical Comics ISBN 978-1906332938, 31 August 2014, 136pp, £9.99.
Two young gentlemen living in England in 1895 use imaginary friends to inject some excitement into their seemingly dull lives. Jack Worthing invents a brother, ‘Ernest’, whom he pretends to be in order to visit his beloved Gwendolen in the city. Meanwhile, friend Algy Moncrieff uses the name ‘Ernest’ while visiting Jack’s beautiful young ward, Cecily in the country. Much confusion ensues as the two women find out they have been deceived by their ‘Ernests’.
    Some would call this a society comedy; others, a Victorian farce. Regardless of the term used, this three-act play from Oscar Wilde captures the era effortlessly. With an intricate attention to detail, wonderful characterisation and dramatically expressive and humorous artwork, this really is a graphic novel to cherish.
    As with all our Classic titles the period is faithful to the author’s intentions, and there is a choice of two text versions.
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Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 08
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082447, 12 August 2014, 352pp, £12.04.
Paperback. Reissue.
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Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 23 by John Wagner, Pat Mills, Garth Ennis, Robbie Morrison, Gordon Rennie, Nick Percival, Carlos Ezquerra, John Higgins, John Burns, Chris Weston, Trevor Hairsine & Mick McMahon.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082522, 14 August 2014, 320pp, £19.99.
Mega-City one: the future metropolis bustling with life and every crime imaginable. Keeping order are the Judges, a stern police force acting as judges, juries and executioners. Toughest of all is Judge Dredd. He is the law and these are his stories. Volume 23 in this best-selling series sees Judge Dredd having to team up with his two greatest foes - Judge Death and Mean Machine Angel - in order to carry out a high stakes mission in the harsh lands of the Cursed Earth.
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Long Gone Don Book 1: The Monstrous Underworld by The Etherington Brothers.
David Fickling Books (The Phoenix Presents) ISBN 978-1910200049, 7 August 2014, 64pp, £6.99.
Ten-year-old DON SKELTON never imagined a school day could get any worse than drowning face down in a bowl of oxtail soup. BUT HE WAS WRONG! Transported to the spooky underworld of BROILERDOOM, Don is soon forced to fight for his life-after-death against a host of villainous monstrosities. Prepare to enter the hilarious and dangerous world of LONG GONE DON, where one boy's END is just he BEGINNING of the adventure...
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Return to Armageddon by Malcolm Shaw & Jesus Redondo.
Rebellion ISBN 978-1781082706, 14 August 2014, 144pp, £13.99.
Space battles, zombies, demonic children, the ultimate embodiment of evil - this epic, cross-genre tale from the early days of 2000 AD has long been sought after by fans of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic. When the crew of a deep space transport ship extracts a devilish-looking alien corpse from a frozen world, they unwittingly unleash a destructive force upon the galaxy! Only one man - the twin brother of the 'Destroyer,' has the power to stop the total annihilation of existence!
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Thunderbirds Vol.1.
Egmont ISBN 978-1405272605, 28 August 2014, 48pp, £6.99.
This is a thrilling, futuristic volume of 1960s Thunderbirds comic strips. It features The Earthquake Maker, Visitor from Space and The Antarctic Menace. This is the first book in a five volume set of Thunderbirds comic strips.
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Thunderbirds Vol.2.
Egmont ISBN 978-1405272612, 28 August 2014, 48pp, £6.99.
This is a thrilling, futuristic volume of 1960s Thunderbirds comic strips. It features Brains is Dead, The Olympic Plot, The Space Cannon and Devil's Crag. This is the first book in a five volume set of Thunderbirds comic strips.
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Thunderbirds Vol.3.
Egmont ISBN 978-1405272629, 28 August 2014, 48pp, £6.99.
This is a thrilling, futuristic volume of 1960s Thunderbirds comic strips. It features The Eiffel Tower Demolition, The Nuclear Threat, The Hawaiian Lobster Menace and The Time Machine. It is the first book in a five volume set of Thunderbirds comic strips.
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Thunderbirds Vol.4.
Egmont ISBN 978-1405272636, 28 August 2014, 48pp, £6.99.
This is a thrilling, futuristic volume of 1960s Thunderbirds comic strips. It is features The Zoo Ship, Chain Reaction and Jungle Adventure. It is the first book in a five volume set of Thunderbirds comic strips.
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Thunderbirds Vol.5.
Egmont ISBN 978-1405272643, 28 August 2014, 48pp, £6.99.
This is a thrilling, futuristic volume of 1960s Thunderbirds comic strips. It features City of Doom, The Big Bang and The Mini Moon. It is the fifth book in a five volume set of Thunderbirds comic strips.
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