PREVIEWS #295 (VOL. XXIII #4, APR13)
PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS
PREVIEWS #297
JUNE 2013
COVER ART: The latest projects from IDW Publishing and DC Comics
Since 1988, PREVIEWS has been your ultimate source for all of the comics and merchandise to be available from your local comic book shop… revealed up to two months in advance! Hundreds of comics and graphic novels from the best comic publishers; the coolest pop-culture merchandise on Earth; plus PREVIEWS exclusive items available nowhere else! Now more than ever, PREVIEWS is there to show the tales, toys and treasures in your future! This June issue features items scheduled to ship in August 2013 and beyond.
Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $4.50
PREVIEWS #297 CUSTOMER ORDER FORM — JUNE 2013
PREVIEWS makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This June issue features items scheduled to ship in August 2013 and beyond.
Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI
MARVEL PREVIEWS VOLUME 2 #11
Each issue of Marvel Previews is a comic book-sized, 120-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel’s upcoming releases — it’s your #1 source for advanced information on Marvel Comics! This June issue features items scheduled to ship in August 2013 and beyond.
FREE w/Purchase of PREVIEWS
FC, 120pg $1.25
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2013
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
APE ENTERTAINMENT
KIZOIC PRESENTS: SESAME STREET/STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE FCBD 2013
(W) Georgia Ball, Jason M. Burns (A/CA) Amy Mebberson
On side one, Elmo, Cookie Monster, The Count and Super Grover teach you about the magic of reading comics! It's GUARANTEED to chase the clouds away! On side two, join Strawberry Shortcake and friends on 3 berry sweet adventures! Includes "The Blue Flu", "The Hunt for Blackberry's Treasure", and "Blueberry's Book Tour".
It's a bushel of fun! (STK525207)
32pgs, FC FREE!
ARCHIE COMICS
THE WORLD OF ARCHIE DIGEST FCBD 2013
(W/A) Various (CA) TBD
Archie! Betty! Veronica! Jughead! The world's most famous teenagers for over seven decades are all here in this FREE digest! Packed with non-stop laughs and gaffs that the Riverdale gang is known for, we challenge you to find a Free Comic Book Day offering with more pages than this! The perfect introduction to the world of Archie and friends, this digest is filled with stories from some of the best creators in the business! This is the one to pick up on Free Comic Book Day! (STK524471)
Digest, 96pgs, FC FREE!
BONGO COMICS
BONGO COMICS FREE-FOR-ALL! FCBD 2013
(W/A/CA) Matt Groening, Various
Bongo rings in another Free Comic Book Day with a comical cornucopia of four-color comics and games. First, Bart becomes a model citizen for a day…with disastrous results. Then, Jimbo and the gang escalate and elevate their juvenile delinquency to new heights. Stick around for a bedtime tale with the dim but adorable Li'l Homer and go in search of the Happy Little Elves with Maggie. (STK525407)
32pgs, FC FREE!
BOOM! STUDIOS/KABOOM!
KABOOM! SUMMER BLAST FCBD 2013
(W/A/CA) Various
An explosion of All-Ages awesomeness from KaBOOM! this Free Comic Book Day! Sure to be one of the most popular offerings this Free Comic Book Day, the KaBOOM! Summer Blast is 48 pages chock-full of the most popular all-ages comics on the stands today! Featuring excerpts from Adventure Time, Peanuts, Regular Show, Bravest Warriors, Garfield, Ice Age and some brand-new surprises, these series will keep readers young and old coming back to your comic shop again and again! (STK525415)
48pgs, FC FREE!
DARK HORSE COMICS
STAR WARS/CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT/AVATAR FCBD 2013
(W) Joshua Williamson, Various (A/CA) Ryan Hill, Various
All-Ages Adventure! Star Wars joins fan-favorite villains Darth Vader and Boba Fett! Then explore the upcoming Dark Horse series, Captain Midnight, where the search for the missing superhero is on! And the smash hit Avatar: The Last Airbender follows Mai as she deals with her broken heart... (STK525527)
32pgs, FC FREE!
DC COMICS
SUPERMAN: LAST SON OF KRYPTON SPECIAL EDITION FCBD 2013
(W) Geoff Johns, Richard Donner, Scott Snyder
(A) Adam Kubert, Jim Lee (CA) Jim Lee
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton #1 is a great jumping-on point for fans who can’t wait to see Warner Bros. Pictures' Man of Steel major motion picture! This issue features the first chapter of the Superman: Last Son of Krypton graphic novel, written by Richard Donner and Geoff Johns and illustrated by Adam Kubert, featuring Superman's epic battle with General Zod and the Phantom Zone villains. In addition, it includes a special sneak preview of the blockbuster new monthly series starring The Man of Steel by the all-star team of Scott Snyder and Jim Lee! (STK525975)
32pgs, FC FREE!
D.E./DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
GRIMM FCBD 2013
(W) David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf (A) Jose Malaga
Discover the characters, creatures and inspiration behind the storyline of NBC's hit-series, Grimm! From the producers of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, Grimm features Portland homicide detective Nick Buckhardt, as he discovers he's descended from a long line of "Grimms," who are charged with keeping balance between humanity and the creatures of myth. With newly awoken abilities to detect the evil lurking among us, Nick struggles to keep his old life separate and safe as he becomes ever more entrenched in the ancient rivalries of the Grimm world. (STK525450)
32pgs, FC FREE!
IDW PUBLISHING
TMNT NEW ANIMATED ADVENTURES FCBD 2013
(W/A) Various (CA) Dario Brizuela
Jumping from screen to page, it's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles New Animated Adventures! This unique series captures the heart of the smash Nickelodeon television show with brand-new stories. Full of action, excitement and laughs, this is the perfect all-ages comic to get you seeing green!! (STK525515)
32pgs, FC FREE!
IMAGE COMICS
THE WALKING DEAD FCBD 2013 SPECIAL
(W) Robert Kirkman (A/CA) Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn
This special Walking Dead issue contains a new Tyreese short story, a fan-favorite character who just made his television debut in The Walking Dead Season 3! It also reprints short stories featuring Michonne, The Governor and Morgan. This special issue is a must-have for fans of The Walking Dead — as none of these stories will be reprinted in the trade paperbacks! (STK525977)
32pgs, B&W FREE!
MARVEL COMICS
MARVEL COMICS: INFINITY FCBD 2013
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Jim Cheung
The biggest super heroes in comics today — the Avengers, X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, Fantastic Four, Inhumans, Superior Spider-Man & more!
The most dangerous threat in the Marvel Universe — Thanos!
The grandest Marvel Comics event of all time — INFINITY!
This May, for Free Comic Book Day, prepare yourselves for the greatest battle for survival ever waged in the Marvel Universe as Marvel marches towards Infinity! In this all-new story by the blockbuster creative team of Jonathan Hickman and Jim Cheung, witness the opening shots of the war that will be heard around the galaxy. Plus, get a sneak peek behind a major Marvel release that hasn’t been announced yet, and re-live Thanos’ first solo story! With the entire Marvel Universe on the brink of intergalactic war, no fan can miss this year’s Free Comic Book Day! (STK525555)
32pgs, FC FREE!
NBM PUBLISHING/PAPERCUTZ
THE SMURFS FCBD 2013
(W/A) Peyo, Various (CA) Peyo
The Smurfs return to Free Comic Book Day with two stories never-before-seen in the U.S.! Gargamel has tormented the Smurfs time and time again, always vowing his revenge on the small creatures. But what happens when he is forced to tangle with someone bigger than him — a nasty Ogre? Find out in "The Ogre and the Smurfs!" Also featuring comics from two of the hottest new Papercutz series, Annoying Orange and Ariol, a new series from Emmanuel Guibert! (STK525213)
32pgs, FC FREE!
UNITED PLANKTON PICTURES
SPONGEBOB COMICS FREESTYLE FUNNIES FCBD 2013
(W) Derek Drymon, Maris Wicks (A) Graham Annable, Various
United Plankton brings you a completely original collection of SpongeBob comics for FCBD 2013. In "Paint Misbehavin'" Squidward teaches SpongeBob and Patrick how to paint realistically — but how did they learn to bring their painted creations to life? Then in "Day of the Free Comic" SpongeBob must foil Plankton's latest plan: invading the Krusty Krab inside a...giveaway comic book! Will funny books ever be the same? And: Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy take on a new villain: the sultry Catfishstress. All this plus facts about the colorful cuttlefish, a fill-in comic, and a preview of this summer's SpongeBob superhero-themed annual! (STK525514)
32pgs, FC FREE!
VIZ MEDIA
IT’S THE UGLY DOLL COMIC & OTHER STUFF FCBD 2013
(W) David Horvath & Various (A) James Kolchaka & Various
Say, Friend. Do you need a hero? Then this comic isn't for you. (Though being Ugly IS a super power — "ugly" means unique!) Do you need a cookie? Then this is your book! Join OX, Wage, Babo, Ice-Bat and all their friends in the Uglydolls’ first-ever comic book adventure! The Uglydolls may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but they sure will eat your candy! And don't miss the bonus features from other famous members of the VIZ Kids family! (STK525466)
32pgs, FC FREE!
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
AAM MARKOSIA
ENDANGERED WEAPON B FCBD 2013
(W) David Tallerman (A/CA) Robert Molesworth
What kind of lunatic forces a grizzly bear to wear mechanized combat armor and fight his battles? What kind of fiend kidnaps a beautiful Polynesian computer genius to be his child bride? And just who has a ninja for a butler anyway? Meet the Professor: eccentric, scientist, explorer and Englishman par excellence. Madcap steampunk hi-jinks in Endangered Weapon B! (STK525204)
32pgs, FC FREE!
ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT
MOLLY DANGER/PRINCELESS FCBD 2013
(W) Jamal Igle, Jeremy Whitley (A) Jamal Igle, Various
Two Complete Stories! She's strong. She's smart. And she's incredibly brave! She's the protector of Coopersville, the Princess of Finesse; the Petite Powerhouse known only as Molly Danger! But what secrets threaten everything she holds dear?! And on her way to rescue her sisters, Adrienne finds another mysterious princess locked away in a tower, but she's guarded by one of the knights sent to hunt Adrienne. Who is this princess and will Adrienne and Bedelia survive trying to rescue her? (STK525201)
32pgs, FC FREE!
NFL RUSH ZONE: SEASON OF THE GUARDIANS FCBD 2013
(W) Kevin Freeman, Jeremy Whitley (A) M. Goodwin, Jerry Gaylord (CA) M Goodwin
Two complete stories! A referee's flag is corrupted by the power. The Guardians must arrive at the Bengals-Titans game and get that flag before the referee throws it, bringing it to life. And the villainous Coach Carnage is on the recruit for his interstellar team "The Visitors," and it's up to the Guardians, with the help of previous draft picks, to stop him from ruining the draft and taking this year's recruiting class. (STK525198)
32pgs, FC FREE!
ALTERNA COMICS
FUBAR FCBD 2013 SPECIAL
(W) Jeff McClelland, Shawn Aldridge (A) Jeff McComsey, Steve Becker
(CA) Mike Hawthorne
The New York Times best selling zombie series, FUBAR, returns with an all-new Free Comic Book Day one-shot! This 32-page issue contains four stories that span the entire American experience, from Valley Forge to the present day. Select stories from FUBAR: American History Z (in Previews this February) will put you in the boots of the founding fathers as they come face-to-face with the walking dead. If you're new to FUBAR, now's the perfect time to jump on board! (STK525206)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC FREE!
ANTARCTIC PRESS
ACTION TIME BUDDIES FCBD 2013
(W) Robby Bevard (A/CA) Fred Perry
Kid the Adventurer and Bro the Kung-Fu Pegasus are back in an all-new story for Free Comic Book Day! The fan-favorite best buds will face fierce forests, soaring snakes, nincompoop ninjas, doofy dinosaurs, and vile villains all in the name of fun! Don't miss out on this growing hit! (STK525202)
32pgs, FC FREE!
ARCANA STUDIOS
STEAMPUNK ORIGINALS PRESENTS: THE STEAM ENGINES OF OZ FCBD 2013
(W) Erik W. Hendrix, Sean Patrick O'Reilly (A/CA) Yannis Roumboulias
Get a special sneak-peek at the upcoming re-imagining of Oz through a SteamPunk lens! Find out what happens 100 years after the witch is dead. In an Oz ruled by a once revered hero, salvation comes from the unlikely wrench of Victoria Wright, who dares to question the status quo and sparks a rebellion. This FCBD edition will give you an exciting extended preview of the upcoming graphic novel and a look at what else Arcana's SteamPunk Originals line has in store for readers! (STK525211)
32pgs, FC FREE!
ARCHAIA ENTERTAINMENT
MOUSE GUARD/RUST FCBD 2013 FLIP BOOK
(W/A) David Peterson & Various (CA) Royden Lepp, David Peterson
Archaia proudly presents this square flip book containing original short stories from some of its all-ages-friendly titles, including David Petersen's Mouse Guard, Royden Lepp's Rust, and Sean Rubin's upcoming, enchanting dinosaur tale, Bolivar. Plus original short stories from Jim Henson's Labyrinth; Nate Cosby and Chris Eliopoulos' Cow Boy, and fun Pantalones, TX activity pages by Yehudi Mercado! (STK525205)
8x8, 32pgs, FC FREE!
ARCHIE COMICS
FCBD 2013 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG MEGA MAN FLIPBOOK
(W) Ian Flynn (A) Ryan Jampole, Various (CA) Ben Bates
It's TWO Free Comic Books in ONE! Just in time for the start of the epic Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover event, "Worlds Collide," comes a primer issue exclusively for Free Comic Book Day! Witness the journey these two epic heroes from both Sega and Capcom took to finally meet each other — Mega Man's journey chronicled on one side, and Sonic's on the other! This is the must-have primer for the biggest comic book event of 2013 — as video game icons Sonic and Mega Man meet for the very first time anywhere! (STK524469)