This February, St. Valentine brings the love from Alias Comics, with titles such as THE LEGEND OF ISIS, and LULLABY, as well as a new chance for readers to pick up past favorites, like TED NOODLEMAN: BICYCLE DELIVERY BOY!
Also lined up from Alias this February – an all-new one-shot comic, TEMPEST, to benefit the victims of this past summer’s Hurricane Katrina.
By writer Ben Avery and an all-star cast of artists, TEMPEST is the story of a normal man who writes stories of heroics and tragedy. But now, surrounded by news of tragedy and disaster, confronted with his own limitations, and facing the lifting veil of innocence, he is forced to ask some difficult questions. TEMPEST is a story of hope in the face of pain; beauty in the face of evil; strength in the face of solitary weakness.
Joining Avery on this project are such artists as Randy Green (WITCHBLADE), Javier Saltares (WOLVERINE), Sherwin Schwartzrock (ARMOR QUEST), Sergio Cariello (BATMAN), Mike Worley, Tom Bancroft (OPPOSITE FORCES), Phil Hester (GREEN ARROW), Gary Martin (THE MOTH), and many more!
Proceeds from the sale of TEMPEST will be donated to the Disaster Relief efforts of the Salvation Army.
Also this month, TED NOODLEMAN rides again, as Alias Comics offers readers a second chance to pick up this fan-acclaimed trade paperback by its rising star creators, Jim Keplinger (SHADOWHAWK) and Ryan Ottley (INVINCIBLE)!
TED NOODLEMAN is a below-average, delusional boy who spends his days delivering packages on his bicycle … but in his own mind he’s so much more! Superhero, Cowboy, Knight … it’s all in a days work for this delivery boy!
“Ted Noodleman is a project Ryan [Ottley] and I let loose and held nothing back from. Ted was designed to explore and exploit genres and form, and that's exactly what he did in his many funny, off-beat, unseemly and usually undignified adventures,” said writer Jim Keplinger. “Ted Noodleman is a part of our souls... which probably doesn't bode well for the hereafter.”
All of these great comics and many more will hit shops everywhere this February, courtesy of Alias Comics!
THE LEGEND OF ISIS #10
Written by Ryan Scott Ottney, with art by Rove.
A GOD WAR CROSSOVER: "God War" continues this month at Blue Water-Alias with an Egyptian Goddess in the Greek Pantheon! Isis and Venus infiltrate Mt. Olympus to liberate Zeus and Hera from the Muse's prison. But why has the Muse turned against her father, and can Isis save her before it's too late? Don’t miss writer Ryan Scott Ottney’s final issue of THE LEGEND OF ISIS!
-- 24-pages, full-color ongoing series -- $3.50
“It’s been a fun book for me, and I really do have mixed feelings about having to leave,” said Ottney. “On one hand, I’ve just got too much to do these days and I had to drop something before I dropped it ALL. Plus, it’s just time to give someone else a shot at her. But on the other hand, it’s been hard to preview some of the stories and art from later issues that I’m not a part of. I feel like I’m sending my little girl out into the world without me. But the incoming creative team is doing a great job, and I couldn’t choose any more capable hands to leave her in.”
10TH MUSE #11
Written by Darren G. Davis, with art by Weshoyot Alvitre
A GOD WAR CROSSOVER: The battle for Olympus continues. They say that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The 10th Muse everything she has dreamed of. The power, the glory and the earth in the palm of her hand and it still isn't enough. She unleashes the Titans on an unassuming planet in an effort to destroy any trace that was Emma Sonnet, can she be stopped or is it too late? Heroes are born and forged. This is part 2 of the God War.
-- 24-pages, full-color ongoing series -- $3.50
SPECIAL INCENTIVE!!! For each 5 copies of 10th Muse #11, retailers receive a matching number of Image Comics’ 10th Muse: TOWER RECORDS, limited edition comic book!
YENNY #6
Written by David Alvarez, with art by David Alvarez, Richard Cruz, Rangely Garcia, and Ivy Beth Gladstone
Don't mess with cupid because he has strange magical powers. Strange like making you get FAT! Yeah...THAT weird.
-- 24-pages, B&W and color series -- $3.50
VICTORIA'S SECRET SERVICE #3Written by Terrance Griep, with art by Nadir Balan
Scarlet, Victoria Secret Service's rebellious new agent, has gone AWOL...and she's taken the teenaged Prince Garson with her! For the good of England, Brooke, Lark, and Raven must keep Garson's abduction a secret, so when Lord Mann makes an attempt on Prince Garson's freedom, the girls are forced to cover his absence...by letting their archfoe kidnap a decoy! Meanwhile, what's Scarlet doing with the errant prince...and how will Victoria's Secret Service get him back? Brought to you by writer Terrance Griep and artist Nadir Balan, the creative team of Alias's sellout smash, Judo Girl!-- 24-pages, full-color ongoing series -- $3.50
LULLABY #5 (vol 2)Written by Ben Avery, with art by Hector Sevilla
The gang (Alice, Jim, Piper, Red, and Pinocchio) arrive in Port Town, where they meet and hire Captain Fool and embark upon his ‘Ship of Fools’. Their destination, across the Deadly Desert and into the land of OZ! The question is; will they finally make it?
-- 24-pages, full-color ongoing series -- $3.50
THE HAMMER KID #0Written by Kevin Grevioux, with art by Jack Lawrence
Screenwriter/actor Kevin Grevioux , Co-Creator and Star of the blockbuster movie UNDERWORLD, makes his comic book debut as a writer in January with Alias! Somewhere over the rainbow takes on a new meaning when young Kevin Erikson finds himself pulled across Bifrost, the rainbow bridge leading to Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, only to become the heir to the most powerful weapon in the universe...the Hammer of Thor! Can a teenage boy grow up fast enough to become the hero both Earth and Asgard need? The adventure of a lifetime begins here, illustrated by fan favorite Jack ‘Lions, Tigers and Bears’ Lawrence!
-- 24-pages, full-color quarterly limited series -- $3.50
TWINBLADES: KILLING WORDS #2
Written by Adrian Todd, with art by Ryan Odagawa and Jean-Francois Beaulie
While in the camp of their enemy, Bren and Bera find weapons that are literally out of this world! The origin of the Killing Words weapons is also revealed. But will this vital information be discovered too late to warn their father and his forces? Sparks continue to fly between these two siblings as a fortress is besieged, a romance blossoms, and traitor is revealed.
-- 24-pages, full-color ongoing series -- $3.50
HYPER ACTIVES #1Written by Darin Wagner, with art by Clint Hilinski and Andrew DalhouseWhen a hero dies Eddie Ellison’s life is changed forever. And when he crosses paths with the super-teen media darlings the HyperActives that change isn’t necessarily for the better. The Hypers only care about the spotlight and they don’t want to share it with a new member. It’s nonstop action as the original Silverwing faces off against the bone crushing brute force known as BASH!! And the HyperActives are faced with their most lethal foes the Uberforce. The only problem is they’ve been attacked in their own headquarters and there isn’t a TV camera in sight. Will they have time to call their press agent? Or with the deadly Dr. Uberkoff on their doorstep is it already too late?? Stay tuned! Stay HYPER!! Don’t miss the controversial new series that set the internet message boards on fire!! Art by rising phenom Clint Hilinski. And written by new sensation Darin Wagner.
-- 24-pages, five-issue mini-series -- $3.50
"For everyone who misses having the expressiveness of J. Scott Campbell on a more regular basis, or the fun of an "old school" Image Comic, this book is for you. Hilinski is my favorite hyper-talented, Jim Lee/J. Scott Campbell/Michael Turner super-clone." -Tim Seeley, artist GI Joe.
GEORGE R. R. MARTIN'S A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE: '...AND RHAEGAR DIED' LITHOGRAPHFrom New York Times best selling author, George R. R. Martin's world of 'A Song of Ice and Fire' comes this chilling moment in the history of Westeros as Rhaegar is a moment away from being crushed by the war hammer of soon-to-be King, Robert Baratheon. '...and Rhaegar Died' envisions the pivotal-point of Westerosi history, as the Targaryen reign comes to an end, and the world is changed forever. Illustrated by fan favorite 'George R. R. Martin's: The Hedge Knight' artist, Mike S. Miller, this is a must-have for fans of George R. R. Martin's best selling epic, JUST IN TIME for the release of the latest edition to the best selling series, 'A Feast for Crows'.
-- Limited edition 24x36" full color lithograph. Signed and certified by artist Mike S. Miller, and limited to 924 numbered copies. Limited quantities, may be allocated -- $149.99
ATOMIK MIKE #1 Written by Stephan Nilson, with art by Israel Cruz
How does the greatest space transporter and smuggler alive continue his trade after being transformed into a monkey by a rival captain? Join Mike, April, Blog and the rest of the crew as they struggle to keep their ship up and running while trying to find a way to transform Mike back to his human self. Don’t miss out on what is bound to be the best space adventure of 2006!
-- 32-pages, full-color monthly series --$3.50
TEMPEST #1 Written by Ben Avery, with art by Randy Green, Javier Saltares, Sherwin Schwartzrock, Sergio Cariello, Mike Worley, Tom Bancroft, Phil Hester, Mario Ruiz, Gary Shipman, Darren Brady, Jesse Hamm, Darryl Cobbs, Nate Watson, Gary Martin, Rob Schwager, Hi-Fi Colour Design, Joshua Ray and Craig Schutt
He's just an artist, a normal man who writes stories of heroics and tragedy. But now, surrounded by news of tragedy and disaster, confronted with his own limitations, and facing the lifting veil of innocence, he is forced to ask some difficult questions, starting with, “What can I do . . . I'm just one man . . .” TEMPEST is a story of hope in the face of pain; beauty in the face of evil; strength in the face of solitary weakness. Proceeds from the sale of TEMPEST will be donated to the Disaster Relief efforts of the Salvation Army.
-- 32-pages, full-color one-shot benefit comic -- $3.50
THE ODYSSEY #1: ABSOLUTE POWERWritten by Chad Rebmann, with art by Vicente Cifuentes and Nadir BalanThe Odyssey returns in this stunning 48 page special that continues the events from the 10th Muse 11. The 10th muse is mad with power and has taken control of Mt. Olympus. Now, with Grayson Bishop at her side, she launches the Titan warriors to invade Earth and to assassinate all earth bound Olympians. The lines between enemies and heroes become crossed when the evil Medusa joins forces with Judo Girl, Atlas, Orion the hunter, Wonder Boy, and the Valkyrie to stop their former alley. Along the way new faces will make appearances such as the Red Muse, Camelot, Sigma and Leveax of the Witch Kids. Can the Odyssey stop the destruction of the Earth? Will Grayson Bishop complete his corruption of the 10th muse? And where is the Emma Sonnet during all of this? Find out as Blue Water Productions premier super group makes its triumphant return.
-- 48-pages, full-color one-shot -- $4.99
TED NOODLEMAN: BICYCLE DELIVERY BOY (offered again)
Written by Jim Keplinger, with art by Ryan Ottley
Ted Noodleman Rides Again! Illustrated by Image Central’s Top Gun, and fan favorite artist of INVINCIBLE, Ryan ‘WYA’ Ottley!!! The complete works of Ted Noodleman as originally published on MoviePoopShoot.com and in Digital Webbing Presents, all completely re-mastered and in full-color. PLUS! Brand new Noodleman stories from many of today’s rising stars of comics, PLUS! (lots o’ pluss’s, eh?), Ryan ‘WYA’ Ottley’s hilarious 24 hour Ted comic that will have you in tears, or at the very least, peeing in your pants. It’s that funny. Seriously!
-- 96-pages, full-color trade paperback -- $9.99
LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS TRADE PAPERBACK (offered again)Written by Mike Bullock, with art by Jack Lawrence
Calvin and Hobbes meets The Chronicles of Narnia in this fun-filled action-adventure for the whole family. Follow Joey Price on the adventure of a lifetime through the Stuffed Animal Kingdom is this critically acclaimed, all-ages smash hit! When Joey’s worst fears, The Beasties, come crawling out of his closet in the middle of the night, he finds out his new stuffed animals, The Night Pride, are more real and more needed than he ever could have imagined. -- 112-pages, full-color trade paperback – $9.99
“Amazing concept, great script, gorgeous art and a pure love of storytelling that permeates every page.” -Gail Simone, Birds of Prey
“Mike and Jack have crafted a book that confirms to the youngest of us the possibilities of magic in our world-- and touches the hearts of the oldest of us to remind us of the power and importance of imagination.” –Mike Wieringo, Fantastic Four
"It's a great idea, perfectly executed and drawn by Jack Lawrence in an exquisite, Nickelodeon-like animated style that leaps off the pages." Joseph Szadkowski, The Washington Times
