Image Comics Solicitations for April 2008

Here is a look at Image Comics' assortment of comics related to Futureal Studio for April 2008. This listing is offered to inform our visitors of the current whereabouts of our associates.

THE AMORY WARS VOL. 1:  THE SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE TPB

Writer: Claudio Sanchez
Artists and Cover: Mike S. Miller and Gus Vasquez

From Coheed & Cambria's Claudio Sanchez, comes a deeper look into the saga behind  their  best-selling debut album, The Second Stage Turbine Blade! Coheed and Cambria lead a seemingly normal, quiet life with their four children. Yet when villainous forces behind the mysterious keywork reveal hard-hitting truths behind the couple's real nature, a battle begins that crosses all worlds!

Collects The Armory Wars #1-5

On sale April 16 224 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

THE DARKNESS #4

Writer: Phil Hester
Artists: Michael Broussard and Ryan Winn
Colorist: Matt Milla
Cover: Dale Keown
Variant Cover: Stjepan Sejic

"EMPIRE" continues with writer Phil Hester (Superman Confidential, Green Arrow) and artist Michael Broussard (Unholy Union) as Jackie is finally confronted with the reality of his use of The Darkness in Sierra Munoz at the hands of the rebels.

On sale April 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ELEPHANTMEN #15

Writer: Richard Starkings
Artist and Cover: Rob Steen
Variant Cover: Jose Ladronn

HUMAN REMAINS

Flanimals co-creator Rob Steen illustrates a dead special issue! It's 2242: Vishoek & Keimond are a couple of working stiffs assigned to pick through the rotten corpses unearthed after the UN raid on MAPPO. Keimond however, has other things in mind...

On sale April 23 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ELEPHANTMEN VOL. 1: WOUNDED ANIMALS TPB

Writers: Richard Starkings and Joe Kelly
Artists: Moritat, Chris Bachalo, Henry Flint and Tom Scioli, David Hine
Cover: Jose Ladronn

They were genetically engineered to be supra-human weapons of mass destruction, but ultimately dismissed collectively as Elephantmen. Hip Flask, Ebony Hide and Obadiah Horn count amongst their number; wounded animals who, despite their differences and origins, must live in the world of man.

Collects Elephantmen #1-7

On sale April 9 224 pg, FC, $16.99 US

GØDLAND #23

Writer: Joe Casey
Artist and Cover: Tom Scioli

BOOK TWENTY-THREE: WORLDS APART! This is it! The return of NEELA ARCHER! But she's nothing like we remember—she's got the fever, and the only cure... is pressing her own, personal Cosmic Reset Button! But does Commander Adam Archer have a place in Neela's new world order?! Make sure you buy TWO copies and call us in the morning!

FOUR OUT OF FIVE DENTISTS AGREE: GØDLAND AS AN EXPLOSION OF IDEAS THAT WILL UNDO THE UNIVERSE OF YOUR MIND!

On sale April 23 24 pg, FC, $2.99 US

OVERMAN #5 (of 5)

Writer: Scott Reed
Artist and Cover: Shane White

The Overman is born.

Nathan and Annita must stop Omakon's apocalyptic plot to join Mankind with an enslaved alien bio-mechanical species. The end of the future unfolds in this jaw dropping, galaxy-spanning finale.

TAG: A FINAL VISION OF THE FUTURE FROM IMAGE COMICS.

On sale April 2 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

THE PERHAPANAUTS #1

Writer: Todd Dezago
Artist and Cover: Craig Rousseau
Variant Cover: Arthur Adams

"TRIANGLE," Part One

The official debut of the all-new on-going series from Image! A new storyline begins as the Perhapanauts delve deeper into the Bermuda Triangle to rescue Karl from the Mothman Tribunal! As the team prepares to battle these Angels of Doom, they are separated and cast into the unpredictable and unfathomable Perhaps! Will they ever get out...?! Back at Bedlam, Arisa is confronted by her past and Choopie is crowned King of the Gremlins. Yes, really.

On sale April 16 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

THE WALKING DEAD #50

Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artists and Cover: Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn
Variant Cover: Erik Larsen and Ryan Ottley

All alone now.

For this landmark 50th issue we present a special stand-alone tale that will both warm your heart and chill you to the bone.

On sale April 23 32 pg, B&W, $2.99 US

THE WALKING DEAD #1 SPECIAL EDITION

Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist: Tony Moore
Cover: Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn

In celebration of the release of the 50th issue of this groundbreaking series, Image Comics presents a special reprint edition the first issue. Complete with the full script, original series proposal and a pile of other bonus features.

On sale April 2 40 pg, B&W, $3.99 US

THE WALKING DEAD VOL. 8: MADE TO SUFFER TPB

Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist and Cover: Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn

They thought they were safe in the prison. They were wrong. A force far more deadly than the walking dead is at their door and when the dust settles, their rank will be decimated. No one is safe!

Collects The Walking Dead #43-48

On sale April 16 136 pg, B&W, $14.99 US

YOUNGBLOOD #4

Writer: Joe Casey
Artist and Cover: Derec Donovan
Variant Cover: Rob Liefeld

The ratings are through the roof and the critics have labeled it a smash hit! And it's all leading up to the big showdown: Youngblood vs. Mayhem, Inc! Head-to-head combat! Who lives? Who dies? And who's sponsoring the whole thing? Celebrity superheroes like you've never seen them before! Plus, the return of a hero and a messenger from beyond the stars!

On sale April 16 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US