Previews: February '11
Wading through the phonebook that is Previews Catalogue so you don't have to...here are twenty choice books that you may have missed, or that I think are just noteworthy.
Archie Archives (Volume 1) HC - That's right, collecting it all from the beginning.
Cinderella: Fables Are Forever #1 (of 6) - I think everyone was surprised when the collection of Cinderella: From Fabletown with Love debuted as the number one graphic novel the month it came out, but this Fable/spy has always been a fan-favorite and is not to be underestimated in her new mini.
Bone: Quest For the Spark (Volume 1) Novel - Not comics, but based on a comic, this prose novel is the first in a series written by Tom Sniegoski, with some art by Bone-creator Jeff Smith.
Popeye: The Great Comic Book Tales of Bud Sagendorf HC - Popeye stories from Sagendorf published in the 40's and 50's - part of Craig Yoe's excellent Yoe Books! imprint of IDW.
The Arctic Marauder HC - More Jacques Tardi goodness! Featuring some craziness that takes place between the Arctic Ocean and the North Pole.
Batwoman #1 - The new series featuring Kate Kane returns with eye-popping J.H. Williams III art, for the first in a five-part story. If #0 is any indication, this series is going to be one hell of a ride.
Stumptown (Volume 1) HC - And from the writer of the Detective Comics run featuring Batwoman that really put her on the map (Greg Rucka) is this story of a down-on-her-luck detective in Portland. A very good series, collected for those who missed it.
Onslaught #1 (of 4) - One of the Marvel Universe's most powerful villains return in this crossover between The Young Allies and Secret Avengers. Also available this month, a crossover between Young Allies and Avengers Academy in Arcade: Death Game #1 & #2.
Showcase Presents: The Witching Hour (Volume 1) TP - The first twenty-one issues of this horror series boasts artwork from talents like Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Wallace Wood and Alex Toth.
Wandering Son (Book 1) - More manga from Fantagraphics, about a boy and a girl who wish to be the other's gender.
Fish Police (Volume 1) TP - This hasn't seen print in over twenty years, but is a beloved comic featuring, well, fish police, in their quest against the evil S.Q.U.I.D.
The Cardboard Valise GN - This new graphic novel by Ben Katchor is a whimsical graphic novel -travelogue from Pantheon.
Silver Surfer #1 - A new mini-series boasting a new beginning for the bald galactic being, written by none other than Greg Pak.
Owly & Wormy: Friends All Aflutter! HC - Owly makes the leap from graphic novel to children's picture book in this new story featuring Owly and the gang.
The White Viper TP - The first creator-owned collaboration between Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin is this butt-kicking girl.
Captain America Omnibus (Volume 1) HC - With the movie fast-approaching, this comic featuring creators like Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas and Gil Kane is a must for those who've never read the legendary stories.
The John Stanley Library: Melvin Monster (Volume 3) HC - The ultra-cute monster's adventures are continued in John Stanley's excellent comics.
The Hunger of Seven Squat Bears HC - A bunch of fairytale stand-bys come together in this story of seven bears, a smooth-talking cat and a magic bean.
Doctor Strange: From the Vault #1 - This is the first of some comics that Marvel is going to be releasing featuring comics that were created, but never saw the light of day for some reason. This one is by Roger Stern and Neil Vokes.
X-Men: Alpha Flight HC - Featuring X-Men/Alpha Flight crossovers galore.
Archie Archives (Volume 1) HC - That's right, collecting it all from the beginning.
Bone: Quest For the Spark (Volume 1) Novel - Not comics, but based on a comic, this prose novel is the first in a series written by Tom Sniegoski, with some art by Bone-creator Jeff Smith.
Popeye: The Great Comic Book Tales of Bud Sagendorf HC - Popeye stories from Sagendorf published in the 40's and 50's - part of Craig Yoe's excellent Yoe Books! imprint of IDW.
The Arctic Marauder HC - More Jacques Tardi goodness! Featuring some craziness that takes place between the Arctic Ocean and the North Pole.
Stumptown (Volume 1) HC - And from the writer of the Detective Comics run featuring Batwoman that really put her on the map (Greg Rucka) is this story of a down-on-her-luck detective in Portland. A very good series, collected for those who missed it.
Onslaught #1 (of 4) - One of the Marvel Universe's most powerful villains return in this crossover between The Young Allies and Secret Avengers. Also available this month, a crossover between Young Allies and Avengers Academy in Arcade: Death Game #1 & #2.
Showcase Presents: The Witching Hour (Volume 1) TP - The first twenty-one issues of this horror series boasts artwork from talents like Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Wallace Wood and Alex Toth.
Wandering Son (Book 1) - More manga from Fantagraphics, about a boy and a girl who wish to be the other's gender.
The Cardboard Valise GN - This new graphic novel by Ben Katchor is a whimsical graphic novel -travelogue from Pantheon.
Silver Surfer #1 - A new mini-series boasting a new beginning for the bald galactic being, written by none other than Greg Pak.
Owly & Wormy: Friends All Aflutter! HC - Owly makes the leap from graphic novel to children's picture book in this new story featuring Owly and the gang.
The White Viper TP - The first creator-owned collaboration between Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin is this butt-kicking girl.
Captain America Omnibus (Volume 1) HC - With the movie fast-approaching, this comic featuring creators like Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas and Gil Kane is a must for those who've never read the legendary stories.
The Hunger of Seven Squat Bears HC - A bunch of fairytale stand-bys come together in this story of seven bears, a smooth-talking cat and a magic bean.
Doctor Strange: From the Vault #1 - This is the first of some comics that Marvel is going to be releasing featuring comics that were created, but never saw the light of day for some reason. This one is by Roger Stern and Neil Vokes.
X-Men: Alpha Flight HC - Featuring X-Men/Alpha Flight crossovers galore.
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