ANTARCTIC PRESS
Diary of a Zombie Kid
(W/A) David Hutchinson, Fred Perry (CA) David Hutchinson
All 6th-grader Bill Stokes wants is to get through middle
school unnoticed so he can go on to become a big-time pro video-gamer. Then his
mom comes home from her medical research volunteer job with a zombie virus. Now
Bill has to deal with skin problems and body chemistry changes that make
puberty look like a walk in the park! How's he supposed to realize his dream
when his life has become a festering, rotting, undead nightmare?
ARCANA STUDIOS
Arcana Presents: The Intrinsic #1
(W) Sean O'Reilly, Casey Jones (A/CA) Various
Horrors from different worlds have assembled to bring
about a global threat known only as “The End”. A Philosopher has recognized the
signs in time to gather his own forces for Good — including an ordinary,
powerless young woman. Only together can they avert disaster on a biblical
scale. Every last one of them... is Intrinsic. The Intrinsic is a company
crossover event bringing together characters from hundreds of titles beneath
Arcana's library, an event of unprecedented ambition, unlike anything that has
been attempted before!
ASPEN MLT
Worlds of Aspen 2012
(W/A/CA) Various
Aspen's Newest Hit Series Debuts Here! A special issue
showcasing Aspen’s new and returning properties for 2012, showcasing Scott
Lobdell and Oliver Nome’s new series, Homecoming, along with previews and story
outtakes from Aspen’s hottest and newest titles: David Schwartz's Idolized,
Fathom: Kiani, Executive Assistant: Assassins, and returning favorites Fathom,
Soulfire, Shrugged, andLady Mechanika! Plus: A preview of summer 2012's big
Soulfire event, “The Search for the Light”, and much more!
BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS
Burt Ward, Boy Wonder #1
(W) Jeffrey Renaud (A/CA) Ramon Salas
From the creators of the hit Misadventures of Adam West
series, comes the out-of-this-world spin-off series featuring everyone's
favorite Boy Wonder, Burt Ward! After playing Robin in the classic ’60s Batman
TV show, Burt still needs to be a hero. And along with a couple of friends,
saves the world again and again!
BOOM! STUDIOS
Dune: Origins
(W) Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson (CA) Rael Lyra
Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times
best-selling authors of the legendary science fiction series Dune, reunite once
more, this time to adapt their work at BOOM!. This FCBD edition will serve as
an introduction to the Dune universe for fans of the Frank Herbert classic and
new readers who aren't familiar with the rich Dune mythology; a must-have
precursor to the epic launch of the adaptation of Dune books from BOOM!
starting in July!
CAPSTONE
The Incredible Rockhead & Zinc Alloy 2-for-None
(W) Scott Nickel, Donald Lemke (A) C.S. Jennings, Doug
Holgate (CA) Doug Holgate
Two awesome adventures for the price of… NONE! Meet the
world's newest superheroes in this limited-edition, super-spectacular! First,
who's mightier than marble? Who's greater than granite? Who's smarter than, uh…
a rock…? It's Chip Stone, a.k.a. The Incredible Rockhead! Then hitch a ride
with young Zack Allen as he takes his Zinc Alloy super-suit for a wild and
wacky test-drive!
CAPTION BOX
Muqtatafaht: A Middle East Comics Anthology
(W/A/CA) Various
Featuring the work of nearly a dozen different Middle
Eastern artists, this anthology (meaning "pieces" in Arabic) created
in conjunction with the Harvard University Center for Middle East Studies'
Outreach Center ranges from humorous insights into daily life in Beirut and
Cairo, to responses to the occupation of the Palestinian territories, to
personal reflections on life in Jordan. From the political to the fanciful, “the
high brow to the raised brow.”
CBLDF
The Censored Howard Cruse
(W/A/CA) Howard Cruse
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, in association with
BOOM! Town presents The Censored Howard Cruse! He’s known for his gay comix,
but that’s not all that’s been on Howard Cruse’s his mind! He’s also written
and drawn about freedom of speech, civil rights, and drugs, as well as
interesting uses for toothpaste. Now you can get a special sneak-peek at this
summer’s upcoming graphic novel, The Other Sides of Howard Cruse — with just a
few tastefully-placed black boxes! (You’ll have to get the OGN for the
uncensored version.)
DARK HORSE COMICS
Buffy the Vampire Slayer / The Guild Flip-Book
(W) Andrew Chambliss, Felicia Day (A) Georges Jeanty,
Jonathan Case, Dexter Vines
(C) Georges Jeanty, Adam Rex
Buffy has never so badly needed a vacation as she does
now — with the world overrun with “zompires” and other fallout from Season 8.
Luckily, Spike has got the perfect solution: a "spacecation"! Then,
having lost their regular real-life meeting place, the Guildies are having a
little trouble finding a new location which they can all agree upon. It all
comes down to a little in-game battle to decide the new meeting place… and the
circle follows the decree of the winner: the beach?!
DC COMICS
DC Nation Super Sampler / Superman Family Adventures
Flip-Book
(W) Art Baltazar, Franco, Various (A) Dario Brizuela, Art
Baltazar, Various
This super sampler is the place to check out Green
Lantern Adventures and Young Justice, two sensational new comic series from the
DC Kids line based on Warner Bros. Animation’s popular Green Lantern: The
Animated Series and Young Justice, featured on the upcoming DC Nation
programming block on Cartoon Network in 2012. The sampler includes two exciting,
all-new stories that readers of all ages will enjoy. Plus, get a sneak-peek at
the brand-new Superman Family Adventures monthly series from the Tiny Titans
creative team!
DRAWN & QUARTERLY
Marble Season Preview
(W/A/CA) Gilbert Hernandez
D+Q continues its FCBD tradition of offering the best
free comics in the industry with this exclusive excerpt from its lead Fall 2012
book by Gilbert Hernandez of Love & Rockets fame! Marble Season is a
semi-autobiographical epic about a group of kids growing up in the 1960's seen
through the eyes of a young boy. Comics and popular culture of the day will
dominate the proceedings and tell the untold story of one of the medium's
greatest and most respected artists. This preview depicts no nudity or objectionable
language and serves as a great introduction for what will be one of D+Q’s lead
titles for 2012!
DRAWN & QUARTERLY
Moomin Color Special
(W/A/CA) Tove Jansson
For the first time, Drawn & Quarterly offers a second
FCBD title this year, featuring one of their most beloved and popular
characters, Moomin! The Moomin Color Special will offer a sneak-peak at the
brand new Moomin books — in color for the first time! Created by Tove Jansson,
the Moomin characters have developed a dedicated fan base of both children and
adults for over six decades. Originally published in black-and-white, these
stories have now been re-colored! As a special bonus, this issue will also
feature a preview of the new D+Q book, Anna & Froga, by Anouk Ricard!
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
Walt Disney’s Donald Duck Family Comics
(W/A/CA) Carl Barks
Three amazingly adventurous, thrillingly stupendous,
wonderfully wondrous comics by one of the greatest cartoonists of all time,
Carl Barks! CARL BARKS! The biggest name in cartoons, second to only Walt
Disney! Find out what happens to Donald, Daisy, Uncle Scrooge, Gyro Gearloose,
and the Nephews in these extremely entertaining and wonderfully told full-color
comics!
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
Crockett Johnson’s Barnaby Sampler
(W/A/CA) Crockett Johnson
Before Harold and the Purple Crayon there was Barnaby.
Created by Crockett Johnson, Barnaby ran in newspapers for over ten years
(1942-52). Its subtle ironies and playful allusions won many passionate readers
as they followed the adventures of 5-year-old Barnaby Baxter and his
cigar-chomping fairy godfather, Jackeen J. O'Malley.
GEMSTONE PUBLISHING
Overstreet’s Comic Book Marketplace 2012
(W) Robert M. Overstreet, J. C. Vaughn (CA) Vincent
Spencer
The Walking Dead. Tales From The Crypt. Tomb of Dracula.
Swamp Thing. Horror stories have been giving comic book fans the creeps for
decades, yet they often fail to get their due. What defines horror? What's new
in the genre? Now the team behind The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide takes
an insightful look at the worlds of horror in this new CBM special. Great
articles, interviews, and market snapshots focus on what makes reading and
collecting horror comics so cool. Cover by Zombie-Proof artist, Vincent Spencer.
HERMES PRESS
My Favorite Martian Special Edition
(A) Dan Spiegle
Uncle Martin (our favorite Martian) is a stowaway on a
rocket to Mars in this excerpt from Hermes Press’ complete reprinting of the
classic My Favorite Martian comics from the’60s. Featuring original art by
Silver Age great Dan Spiegle along with supplementary artwork by Mike Arens,
plus photographs from the original 1963-66 TV series starring Ray Walston and
“David Banner” himself, Bill Bixby!
IMAGE COMICS
Witchblade: Unbalanced Pieces
(W) Tim Seeley (A) Diego Bernard, Fred Benes (CA) John
Tyler Christopher
Since the events of Artifacts, Sara Pezzini's entire life
has been altered… living in a new city, and working at a new career. But one
thing remains constant: the Witchblade, a mysterious, ancient artifact in the
form of a powerful gauntlet, which serves as a magnet for all things
supernatural. This FCBD edition gives fans an advanced look at "Unbalanced
Pieces," the full-length story from the new creative team of Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash)
and Diego Bernard (The Man with No Name).
LIQUID COMICS
FCBD 2012 Dinosaurs versus Aliens
(W) Grant Morrison, Barry Sonnenfeld (A/CA) Mukesh Singh
From the minds of acclaimed filmmaker, Barry Sonnenfeld
(Men In Black) and superstar graphic novel creator, Grant Morrison (Batman, The
Invisibles), comes Dinosaurs Versus Aliens! When an alien invasion attacks
Earth in the age of the dinosaurs, our planet's only saviors are the savage
prehistoric beasts… which are much more intelligent than we ever imagined!
Featuring artwork from acclaimed artist, Mukesh Singh (Guy Ritchie’s
Gamekeeper).
LIQUID COMICS
Graphic Elvis Preview
(W) Stan Lee, Various (A) John Cassaday, Various (CA)
Mukesh Singh
This FCBD Preview of the Graphic Elvis collector’s book
features selected stories and excerpts from the deluxe hardcover edition! An
illustrated homage to Elvis’ lifelong appreciation of comic books, Graphic
Elvis also commemorates the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death in 2012.
In the same way comic books inspired Elvis, this book allowed today’s premiere
comic book creators to find inspiration from Elvis’ treasured archives at
Graceland, creating a unique visual experience for his millions of fans.
MARVEL COMICS
Spider-Man: Season One
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Neil Edwards (CA) Julian Totino
Tedesco
It’s the Year of the Spider with Spidey’s 50th
anniversary, the debut of the blockbuster film Amazing Spider-Man, and the all
new original Spider-Man Season One Graphic Novel! Do not miss out. Get the
first chapter of the eagerly anticipated Spider-Man: Season One graphic novel
from Cullen Bunn and Neil Edwards!
ONI PRESS
Bad Medicine #1
(W) Nunzio DeFillipis, Christina Weir (A/CA) Christopher
Mitten
Pulled out of exile from a dark corner of the world,
renowned-surgeon-turned-fringe-medicine-eccentric Dr. Randal Horne must return
to New York City to investigate a tragic research lab accident that’s left one
man dead… and inexplicably headless. With the help of a distrusting NYPD
detective, Horne must diagnose whether this strange case was truly a random act
of misfortune, or the first calculated move by an invisible, psychotic
murderer.
PAPERCUTZ / NBM PUBLISHING
The Smurfs / Disney Fairies Featuring Tinker Bell
Flip-Book
(W/A) Various
This special flip-comic book highlights kid-friendly,
world famous characters such as Tinker Bell and Smurfette, as well as new
titles from Papercutz such as Dance Class featuring dance students and best
friends, Julie, Lucy, and Alia; and Ernest & Rebecca, which features a
six-and-a-half-year-old Rebecca and her best friend, Ernest… who is a germ.
RADICAL PUBLISHING
Under the Faerie Moon Preview
(W) Terry Rossio (A) Various (CA) Ryohei Hase
From the co-writer of Pirates of the Caribbean and Shrek
comes an epic adventure set in the hidden land of Faerie. When the young faerie
Weaver falls helplessly in love, she sets forth to prove her worth by
recovering the lost Thrallstone of the Elves. But when Weaver sets free an
imprisoned Wraith onthe promise he will help, has she unwittingly triggered the
second Great Faerie War?
REBELLION
2000AD Judge Dredd Special
(W) Rob Williams, Various (A) Dom Reardon, Various
The UK's leading SF anthology comic, 2000AD, is back for
its second year as a sponsor of FCBD, bringing you a fresh batch of
Thrill-Powered strips from the biggest and best creators in the industry:
Ichabod Azrael by Rob Williams & Dom Reardon; Zombo: The Day the Zombo Died
by Al Ewing & Henry Flint; a classic Ro-Busters tale by Alan Moore and Steve
Dillon, and a superhero-themed ‘Future Shock’ tale, Whatever Happened to the
Green Pedestrian Palm? by Chris Weston! All this, plus an all-new Judge Dredd
tale from John Wagner and a surprise guest artist!
RED FIVE COMICS
Atomic Robo & Friends 2012
(W) Brian Clevinger (A/CA) Scott Wagner
Unanimously heralded by fans, creators, retailers and
critics as the perfect first comic to give to a non-comic-reader, Atomic Robo
is back to delight all audiences with the ultimate equation: Atomic Robo + Dr.
Dinosaur = Team-Up!
TH3RD WORLD PRODUCTIONS
Finding Gossamyr & The Stuff Of Legend IV
(W) David Rodriguez, Various (A/CA) Sarah Ellerton,
Charles Paul Wilson
When a brilliant young boy named Denny solves the most
perplexing puzzle in the history of mankind, he and his caretaker sister,
Jenna, are transported to the fantastic land of Gossamyr, where math is magic
and the boy’s unique condition gives him incredible power. Finding Gossamyr is
written by game designer/writer David A. Rodriguez and beautifully illustrated
by talented newcomer Sarah Ellerton. Also in this issue: a special preview of
The Stuff of Legend Volume 4!
TOP SHELF COMICS
Top Shelf Kids Club 2012
(W/A) Andy Runton & Various (CA) Chris Eliopoulos
Top Shelf is proud to join the 2012 FCBD celebration with
not one, but SIX all-ages tales! In this edition, we present adventures from
our kid-favorite titles: Owly by Andy Runton, Johnny Boo by James Kochalka,
Korgi by Christian Slade, Okie Dokie Donuts by Chris Eliopoulos, Pirate Penguin
vs. Ninja Chicken by Ray Friesen, and Upside Down by Jess Smart Smiley. Perfect
for everyone in the family, with a great cover by Ray Friesen this time around
to boot!
12-GAUGE COMICS
Anti #1 Preview
(W) Peter Calloway, Nathan Edmondson (A) Daniel
Hillyard(CA) Brian Stelfreeze
Legendary producer Gale Anne Hurd (Terminator, Aliens,
The Walking Dead) teams with 12-Gauge Comics to present the tale of Zachary, a
faithless man forced to confront the reality that he’s the savior of the world.
Chased by demons that have infiltrated earth disguised as humans, while
grudgingly protected by demon-hunter Jordan, the journey for knowledge,
survival and more begins here!Plus: The Ride returns from writer Nathan
Edmondson, teasing the all-new series!
VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT
Valiant Comics 2012 Preview
(W/A) TBD (CA) Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic
The Valiant Universe returns! X-O Manowar! Bloodshot!
Harbinger! Some of the best-selling heroes of all time are back in a
groundbreaking new beginning, helmed by an all-star roster of comic book
superstars and visionaries. Journey through the heart of the Valiant Universe
with brand new stories, character redesigns, and an exclusive first look into
Valiant's bold first year. This FREE preview — featuring content you won't find
anywhere else — hits the stands just as Valiant's best-selling titles return to
stores worldwide!
VIZ MEDIA
Voltron Force: Shelter from the Storm
(W) Brian Smith (A/CA) Jacob Chabot
After a mysterious disappearance, the mighty Voltron is
back! Now the original Voltron pilots — Pidge, Hunk, Lance, Allura and
Commander Keith — are training three new cadets: Daniel, Larmina and Vince.
Each cadet brings something special to the team, and as they train, the depths
of their gifts are revealed. And with King Lotor and his villainous minion
Maahox out to destroy Voltron once and for all, the day that these new cadets
must step up may be sooner than expected!
YEN PRESS
The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel
(W) Cassandra Clare (A/CA) Hye-Kyung Baek
A prequel to Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series,
the #1 New York Times best-selling The Infernal Devices is the story of Tessa
Gray, a sixteen-year-old American girl traveling alone to Victorian London who
runs afoul of the city's sordid supernatural underworld. Rescued by the
Shadowhunters of the London Institute, Tessa quickly finds herself caught up in
an intrigue that may very well destroy her new friends — including the two
enigmatic young men, Jem and Will, who have taken her under their wing...
Animal Planet Presents: The World Most Dangerous Animals
2012
(W) Joe Brusha (A)
Various (CA) TBD
This Free Comic Book Day edition of Silver Dragon Books’
first Animal Planet graphic novel gives a sneak peak at terrifying encounters
between man and beast, illustrating what happens when humans interact with the
World's Most Dangerous Animals!
ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT
Jurassic Strikeforce 5 Preview
(W) Joe Brusha (A) J.L. Giles-Rivera (CA) Mike Capprotti
Kept on ice for millions of years, the Earth's first team
of heroes is back to protect the planet from the threat of the evil alien
overlord Zalex and his band of mutated DinoSoldiers! In this Free Comic Book
Day edition Jurassic StrikeForce 5's leader, Rex, tests his skills in a
training session that gets out of control and that threatens to make the hero
extinct!
Personal note: Looks like some great stuff as usual!