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ANTI # 1 - "Buckshot Edition" July 2012

ANTI #1

ANTI blasts out of Free Comic Book Day and into your hands for only $1.00 in this special "Buckshot" 1^st Issue Edition! Join producer Gale Anne Hurd (TERMINATOR, ALIENS, WALKING DEAD) as she presents the action-packed 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, this journey for knowledge and survival is sure to give you plenty of bang for your buck! Don’t miss out on this exciting new series from Peter Calloway (GOTHAM CITY SIRENS), rising-star Daniel Hillyard, and industry legend Brian Stelfreeze (BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT).

Diamond order code MAY121301

May 2012 Solicitations

Trace Adkins is LUKE MC BAIN

Writer: David Tischman

Artist: Kody Chamberlain

Cover: Brian Stelfreeze

$14.99

121 Pages

Country music superstar Trace Adkins is LUKE MC BAIN, a man who returns to his small Southern hometown after 14 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Luke's brother, Paul, is running the McBain family business that controls the town. Paul's made himself rich, but local shops have closed and jobs are gone; people are angry and scared. And no one can do anything to stop it. Except Luke, the only one who knows Paul's secret. Reunited with his beautiful ex-love, Callie, Luke McBain does what he's always done--make the hard choices and fight for what's right. Even if it means he may go back to prison. Starring an action hero who won't stop until the job gets done, LUKE MC BAIN pits brother against brother for the soul of an American small town.

Trace Adkins has sold over 10 million albums. He competed on Celebrity Apprentice. You've seen him in The Lincoln Lawyer. Now Trace Adkins is LUKE MC BAIN-- an American hero for our times, in a story of right and wrong in the tradition of Billy Jack and Walking Tall.

THE BOONDOCK SAINTS, VOL. 1 Hardcover

Writers: Troy Duffy and J.B. Love

Artist Name: Guus Floor

Cover Artist: Eben Matthews

Price: $34.99

168 Pages

THE BOONDOCK SAINTS LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER includes 16-EXCLUSIVE pages of behind the scenes content not found in the soft cover version and has never been in stores!

Launching out of the wildly successful BOONDOCK SAINTS film franchise, this inaugural comic book collection chronicles the first story to take place outside of the cult-hit films. Written by BOONDOCK SAINTS creator/writer/director TROY DUFFY and comic scribe J.B. LOVE, the "In Nomine Patris" saga is the perfect companion to the films.

Discover the true story behind the original saint, Noah MacManus (IL DUCE), and his bloody war against New York's 1960s Underground Crime world.

And what of the beloved MacManus Brothers? For the first time ever, Troy Duffy reveals some of what happened between the films, as well as the brother's journey to uncover the full extent of their family’s legacy of violence, leaving a path of vengeance in their wake!

Including a foreword by Connor MacManus himself-- actor SEAN PATRICK FLANERY-- never-before-seen art, a cover gallery, all six comic issues, and more--- Don't miss it!

* Retailer note; this item may be allocated

FCBD 2012 - ANTI / THE RIDE

Legendary producer Gale Anne Hurd (TERMINATOR, ALIENS, 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! Written by Peter Calloway (GOTHAM CITY SIRENS, BATMAN: JOKER’S ASYLUM) with a cover by industry legend Brian Stelfreeze (BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT), this special intro to ANTI #1 will not disappoint!

As an added bonus, the time is now for the highly anticipated return of THE RIDE in this special co-feature story! Writer Nathan Edmondson (GRIFTER, WHO IS JAKE ELLIS?) and artist Paul Azaceta (THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN, DAREDEVIL) put the pedal to the metal when the acclaimed crime-anthology roars back into comic stores-- leading directly into an all-new THE RIDE series!

LOOSE ENDS #4

LOOSE ENDS #4 (of 4)

Writer: Jason Latour

Artist Name: Chris Brunner

Colors: Rico Renzi

Cover Artist: Chris Brunner

"With guns drawn, the deadly crime lord Batista charges toward the seedy Miami hotel room where Detective Rose's plot is finally hatched. It seems that the only person standing between Sonny, Cheri, and this vicious gangster is the treacherous Detective Flynn and his facility for murder and violence. Or is he?

Join us for all this and more, as we draw the blinds on our shocking conclusion."

LOOSE ENDS is a gritty, slow cooked, "southern crime romance", that follows a winding trail down Tobacco Road, through the war torn streets of Baghdad, and into the bright lights and bloody gutters of South Florida...12-Gauge style.

ICE #4 - April 2012

ICE #4 (of 4)

Writer: Doug Wagner

Art: Jose Holder

Cover Artist: Brian Stelfreeze

Colors: Michael Wiggam

* Bonus co-feature by Doug Wagner & Brian Stelfreeze

The battle for simple justice has turned deeply personal for ICE agent Cole Matai, who has left his badge in the states and illegally crossed the border into Mexico, seeking only revenge after the shocking events of the last issue.

With his goal being to finish off Luis Morales once and for all, Cole takes the battle straight to the most ruthless criminal he’s ever encountered. Two men, two knives, and a battle for the ages. It has all led to this….ICE #4 will not disappoint!

'BOONDOCK SAINTS' GRAPHIC NOVEL NOW AVAIALABLE FOR PREORDER

LOS ANGELES, California---August 29, 2011

The BOONDOCK SAINTS' initial foray into comics is now available for pre-order in a collected edition chock-full of never before seen bonus material (on sale this November)!

TROY DUFFY’s original BOONDOCK SAINTS film is one of the most successful independent movies of all time, with a fiercely loyal and devoted fan base - including 4.5 million social media fans and counting. With the hit comic series "IN NOMINE PATRIS", creator/writer/director TROY DUFFY launched the first "Saints" story to take place outside the iconic films. Written by Duffy and comic scribe J.B. LOVE, the comic series is the perfect companion to the films.

The story masterfully interweaves the events of the BOONDOCK SAINTS II: ALL SAINTS DAY with brand new material to reveal the secret history of the original saint, NOAH MACMANUS (IL DUCE) as he wages a bloody war against 1960's New York's Underground Crime world. The storyline is intercut with brand new adventures of the BROTHERS MACMANUS (The Boondock Saints) doing what they do best; doling out their special brand of justice to those that deserve it. "In Nomine Patris" brings a new chapter of the Saints saga to life while revealing the family legacy that created this trio of "Shepherds".

Featuring a forward by Connor MacManus himself - actor, SEAN PATRICK FLANERY - Join Troy Duffy and his comics team in this thrilling new Saints Adventure by pre-ordering the collected edition. This special trade paperback collects all six comic issues, never before seen art, a cover gallery, behind the scenes sketches and more. This is the collection the fans have been waiting for!

INNFUSION and 12-GAUGE COMICS are proud to announce THE BOONDOCK SAINTS, VOL. 1 TP: “In Nomine Patris”; NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Hastings, and all quality book and comic book stores across North America.

For a comic shop in your area, please visit www.comicshoplocator.com

LOOSE ENDS #2 on G4TV's FRESH INK w/Blair Butler

Video Games - E3 2012

ICE #3 - September 2011

Writer: Doug Wagner

Art: Jose Holder

Cover Artist: Brian Stelfreeze

Colors: Michael Wiggam

* Bonus co-feature by Doug Wagner & Brian Stelfreeze

ICE #3 (of 4)

Following issue #2’s stunning conclusion, the worm has turned and the ICE team is under attack! Luis Morales and his cartel are now on the offensive—taking the battle directly to Cole Matai and his elite tactical team while they are off-duty and alone. Unfortunately, this bold move by Morales will cost an ICE agent his life, causing Cole to take justice into his own hands—or die trying.

This summer’s hottest action-series continues to sizzle! Don’t miss the next exciting installment of ICE!

LOOSE ENDS #3 - September 2011

Writer: Jason Latour

Art/Cover: Chris Brunner

Colors: Rico Renzi

LOOSE ENDS #3 (of 4)

"Welcome to Miami, Sonny and Cheri. Here you'll find it all. Gorgeous people, beautiful weather and the decadent life you so richly deserve. Let the rhythm of the night drive the worry from your mind. Wash the blood from your hands in our crystal blue waters and party like there is no tomorrow. Because if the vicious drug cartels and crooked cops waiting in the alley have their way... there just might not be one."

LOOSE ENDS #1 on G4TV's FRESH INK w/Blair Butler

Strong review, and the "Honorary Pick of the Week"!

Video Games - E3 2012

LOOSE ENDS #2 - August 2011

Writer: Jason Latour

Art & Cover: Chris Brunner

Colors: Rico Renzi

LOOSE ENDS #2 (of 4)

In the wake of the worst night of their lives, Sonny and Cheri are ‘wanted’ and on the run. Vicious drug cartels and crooked cops lie in wait on the road before them, but tonight it's the past that looms largest in the rear view mirror-- a past filled with betrayal, conspiracy, promise rings and varsity jackets. Tonight, no matter how fast they drive, they can't escape the mistakes of their youth.

LOOSE ENDS is a gritty, slow cooked, "southern crime romance", that follows a winding trail down Tobacco Road, through the war torn streets of Baghdad, and into the bright lights and bloody gutters of South Florida...12-Gauge style.

LOOSE ENDS is ™ and ©2011 12-Gauge Comics, LLC, Jason Latour, Chris Brunner, and Rico Renzi. All Rights Reserved.

ICE #2 - August 2011

Writer: Doug Wagner

Artist: Jose Holder

Cover: Brian Stelfreeze

ICE #2 (of 4)

Following a string of brutal drug-runner murders in the States, the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement agency’s top tactical team is in hot pursuit of the killer. As they close in on the suspect (drug-kingpin Luis Morales), chaos erupts on the streets in a jumble of bullets and explosions! As the battle rages, Morales attempts to escape and ICE agent Cole Matai is forced to leave his team and pursue the ruthless killer on foot. Cole corners Morales and gets the upper hand--- but makes a critical decision that will end up haunting him forever.

12-Gauge Comics is known for high-octane action, and ICE is taking that reputation to a new level! Don’t miss the next installment of this summer’s hottest new series!

ICE is ™ and ©2011 12-Gauge Comics, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

LOOSE ENDS - the FCBD preview @CBR

Check out the first 8 pages of LOOSE ENDS #1 @ComicBookResources (then RUN to your local comic shop and reserve your copy!)

Previews ads for July (in case you don't make it to the comic shop this week)

LOOSE ENDS #1 - July 2011

LOOSE ENDS #1 (of 4)

Writer: Jason Latour

Art and Cover: Chris Brunner

Colors: Rico Renzi

$3.99 (please note size: 7 - ¼” x 11”)

"Smart as a weasel. Pretty as a southern sunrise. Raw as a freshly stabbed knife wound. LOOSE ENDS is all that. As well as just flat-out good. Damn good." - Jason Aaron (SCALPED, WOLVERINE)

No one seemed to notice Sonny Gibson as he stepped back into ‘The Hideaway’; a dusty little honky-tonk nestled off the Carolina highway. But before the night was over, Sonny would be on the run. From the law, from the criminals, even from himself.

LOOSE ENDS is a gritty, slow cooked, "southern crime romance", that follows a winding trail down Tobacco Road, through the war torn streets of Baghdad, and into the bright lights and bloody gutters of South Florida...12-Gauge style.

* Look for the LOOSE ENDS preview in the FCBD edition of I.C.E.!

ICE #1 - July 2011 - ONLY $1.00!

I.C.E. #1 (of 4)

Writer: Doug Wagner

Artist: Jose Holder

Cover Artist: Brian Stelfreeze

Colors: Michael Wiggam

$1.00 (special introductory price)

I.C.E. #1 - Blasting into comic stores for only $1.00!

The U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement agency (a.k.a. I.C.E.) is charged with keeping our borders secure. The politics are complicated, but they don’t matter to COLE MATAI, leader of the best tactical group I.C.E. has to offer. For him, it’s all about protecting the public from men like LUIS MORALES, head of a ruthless Mexican drug cartel. When Morales notices that some of his drug runners are stealing inventory, he takes it personal. Shockwaves hit three U.S. cities as members of his cartel are savagely murdered over a period of weeks, all at the hands of Morales. The cross-country manhunt for this vicious killer begins here---don’t miss it!

MICK FOLEY on RED EYE

Mick talks R.P.M. with Greg Gutfeld

http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/red-eye/index.html#/v/4466714/wrestling-champs-new-project/?playlist_id=161689

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2010 - Featuring I.C.E. from 12-Gauge Comics

12-Gauge Comics

I.C.E. FCBD 2011 Edition

The U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement agency (I.C.E.) is charged with keeping our borders secure. The politics are complicated, but they don’t matter to Cole Matai, leader of the best tactical group I.C.E. has to offer. For him, it’s all about protecting the public from men like Luis Morales, head of a ruthless Mexican drug cartel.

RICHES + HOLDER talk R.P.M. @ Newsarama

Imagine you’re a courier of important and exotic goods. I’m not talking rare animals here, I’m talking top secret merchandise, illegal goods, and generally things the public wouldn’t know about unless WikiLeaks told you. You’ve been hired to deliver a package from Boston to Miami – 1500 miles down the Atlantic Coast – and the only thing standing in your way is the government, private mercenaries and some street gangs. A fast car can help, but you might need something more. It might help that you’re a direct descendant of Paul Revere.

That’s the story in the comic book series R.P.M., which launched as a four-issue series in November. R.P.M. comes from the mind of popular pro wrestler – and frequent comic convention guest – Mic Foley and his writing partner Shane Riches. In a Newsarama interview earlier in the year with Foley, he expressed a long-time desire to write comics – going all the way back to a visit to John Buscema’s house as a child. With R.P.M. #1 on the stands and two in the wings, we turned to co-writer Shane Riches and artist Jose Holder to find out more about this fast-paced series.

Newsarama: How did the ideas that became R.P.M. develop between you and Mick, Shane?

Shane Riches: We batted around several concepts that would appeal to fans of Mick’s hardcore reputation and unique sense of a humor. Ultimately we pursued a story with a lead, Revere Windsor, who is a courier for hire. Mick’s a huge history buff and we both love Boston so we made him a descendant of Paul Revere on his own action-filled midnight ride.

Nrama: How would you describe the lead character, Revere Windsor?

Riches: Revere is one part Die Hard’s John McClane as an individual against extraordinary odds and one part Green Lantern or Daredevil in the sense of his fearless attitude. He carries around a lot of baggage that he’d rather just ignore and drive past -- this tremendous historical legacy to live up to but he’s sort of lost his way when we meet him. His special ability, hyper-kinetic depth perception, is a blessing and a curse. It allows him to see and react to the world faster than anyone, but he gets caught up in the risk and playing the odds with little care of the consequences. His journey forces him to see the world around him again.

Jose Holder: As far as the whole Paul Revere mythos goes, I have to admit as a Canuck that I had some American history to catch up on. Once I was able to absorb the incredible back-story to Revere’s predecessor it became an easier task to conceptualize the character. Our Revere is a hard-edged, adrenaline junky with a mysterious past. Courageous under fire, and armed with a hellish wit and brawny exterior, he’s perfectly poised to lead a life danger and intrigue. There was an intensely collaborative process defining Revere’s look. His visual transformation ran the gamut from street vagabond to high tech adventurer. In the end we opted for a simpler streamlined persona for the book.

(Get the rest of the story, along with never-before-seen art, by clicking the title link at the top of this story)

MAGUS SIGNING @ MIDTOWN COMICS FRIDAY 12/17

Rebekah Isaacs and Jon Price Sign and Sketch MAGUS #1 at Midtown Comics Downtown, NYC.

Friday, December 17th, from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
Midtown Comics – Downtown
64 Fulton St, NYC

MIDTOWNCOMICS.COM

Downtown: 64 Fulton Street, corner Gold Street.

New York, NY, USA, Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 -- Midtown Comics in New York City will present Rebekah Isaacs and Jon Price signing their new book MAGUS #1 from 12 Gauge Comics. Rebekah will be doing free sketches for anyone who purchases the book.

MAGUS: After being sealed away for thousands of years, humankind's innate ability to use magic is accidentally released. Forces of good, evil - and somewhere in between - race against each other to find the reason for the outbreak. Some want to defend its use and save a world thrown into chaos, others aim for less honorable goals. Ben and Darius, both approaching their 18th birthdays, have strong magic welling up inside of them, much stronger than the average person. They rely on each other and a new group of powerful friends, as they fight to carve out a place for themselves in this strange era.

Rebekah Isaacs has had numerous penciling and inking credits with Marvel and DC Comics, including Ms. Marvel and DV8: Gods and Monsters. Her first break into the comics industry came in 2007 with Hack/Slash and Drafted from Devil's Due. She is currently working on Magus and various things she's not allowed to talk about yet at Marvel.

Jon Price worked across the board in the entertainment industry in television, film, and video games before discovering a calling for comics writing. Magus is his first published work. When he's not writing you might find him playing guitar in NYC nerd rock outfit H2AWESOME. Jon and Rebekah live in Queens with their cat, Fantastic Donut.

MIDTOWN COMICS opened its first store in 1997, and is now the industry’s leading retailer of comic books, graphic novels, and manga, with its online store as well as three landmark NYC locations in Times Square, Grand Central and Downtown. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and the Midtown blog! More information available online at: http://www.midtowncomics.com

12-GAUGE Titles JAN 2011 - R.P.M. #3

R.P.M. #3 (of 4)

A stunning secret is revealed as wrestling-superstar Mick Foley amps up the action and intrigue in his fast-paced thriller! Revere now knows that the hired guns on his tail were not after the diamond -- problem is he’s inadvertently let them acquire their real target! To retrieve the priceless package, Revere must tackle the dangers of the Washington DC tunnels to infiltrate a high security embassy. But can even his hyper-kinetic depth perception save him as he navigates underground passageways, narrow hallways, and the confines of an embassy filled with thugs ordered to shoot to kill?

Writers: Mick Foley with Shane Riches

Artist Name: Jose Holder

Cover Artist: Brian Stelfreeze

12-GAUGE Titles JAN 2011 - MAGUS #2

MAGUS #2 (of 5)

Thousands of years ago, magic was stripped from nearly all humankind and sealed away by the choices of a few. Forgotten and believed to be myth by the majority of the world, magic is about to be unleashed on everyone, as the Seal is close to breaking. Now dangerous alliances are forming and deadly plans are being set into motion –- all to ensure one man is left standing when the dust from the chaos settles. Meanwhile our heroes search for the ‘Wild’ fire-wielder Lena Cullen. Is Lena the key to magic's imminent release? Or is she just a red herring?

Writers: Jon Price and David Norton

Artist Name: Rebekah Isaacs

Cover Artist: Rebekah Isaacs

DV8 artist 'Brings Magic Back'

Earning major points for her superlative work on WildStorm's in-progress DV8: Gods and Monsters miniseries with Brian Wood, Rebekeh Isaacs has already begun drawing her followup project that's similarly close to the artist's heart. Magus is a new five-issue series from 12-Gauge that deals with the return of full-on magic to our modern world, where everyone suddenly finds themselves a powerful sorcerer. Written by Jon Price & David Norton and featuring an inaugural cover by DVD's Fiona Staples, Magus is listed in this month's Diamond Previews catalogue for a December 12 release.

ComicsAlliance spoke briefly with the Magus creative team about the contemporary fantasy book, described as a grown-up cross between Harry Potter and Heroes (Season One!), and checked out some of Isaacs' great artwork from the miniseries.

MAGUS #1 (of 5)

Where were you when magic came back? After being sealed away for thousands of years by a group of powerful men and women, humankind's innate ability to use magic is accidentally released- leaving everyone on the planet able to perform magic! In suburban Massachusetts, Ben and Darius find themselves thrust into the middle of a changing, turbulent new world, and intricately linked to what's happening. Joined by a small group of new friends, these powerful young men must unravel the secret history of magic, while governments across the globe desperately fight to return things to the way they were before. Don't miss the first exciting installment of this epic adventure, featuring the stunning art of Rebekah Isaacs (Brian Wood's DV8)!

ComicsAlliance: Rebekah, you've earned loads of praise for your work on DV8. What informed your decision to make Magus the followup? What's your connection to the material?

REBEKAH ISAACS: Well, I was actually working on Magus little-by-little the whole time I was drawing DV8. I think we'd been working on the pitch before I got that gig and [Ms. Marvel: Dark Reign], but back then we were three people with very few comics credits between us, and me getting that first mainstream work definitely gave us the impetus to push it out there and get it seen. My connection to the project is about as personal as you can get -- Jon is my boyfriend, and, essentially, our creative collaborations from the moment we became friends are what brought us together. That being said, I don't go around committing myself to year-long side-projects just because someone makes me laugh and bakes amazing desserts. I loved this story and the characters since the moment I read the initial treatment and I knew we had to do whatever it took to get it made.

JON PRICE: I thought the idea up when I was living in the "magical" Orlando, Florida (please note the sarcasm). I actually mostly liked Orlando, but there's a strange mix of synthetic fantasy and stark reality because of the several theme parks and endless stream of tourists. So I started playing with the idea of fantasy-based magic existing in our world as it exists now and how that would work. Once I had a framework for the story I enlisted Dave to help flesh it out and create some killer villains - which he's done quite nicely, as you'll see throughout the series.

CA: Keven, you're putting this book out, please share some impressions about the work and tell us how it fits into the 12-Gauge legacy.

KEVEN GARDNER: 12-Gauge has always been known for crime and action, so when I heard they wanted to pitch me a book about magic I wasn't sure if it would fit. I had been talking with Rebekah about doing something together anyway (she's such a talented artist), so I was hoping it might work. Once I read the pitch I was hooked. It reminded me of all the things I loved about the first season of Heroes, but with a splash of Harry Potter, and all set in the real-world (no costumes, alternate realities, etc.). Had it been a typical magic/fantasy thing, I would probably have passed, but this felt fresh and grounded, and it was something 12-Gauge had to put its stamp on.

(* Hit the title link above for loads of new art and the rest of the interview)