New titles coming in February from IDW Publishing
IDW Publishing have just released details of their upcoming February 2016 solicits, and we’ve picked our way through the sea of top quality books to bring you some of the brand new titles you should be looking out for.
From follow-up series’ for the likes of Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency and Insufferable to twisted tales of horror and romance to the crossover you never knew you NEEDED to see until right now, there’s bound to be something here to satisfy any tastes, so take a look and let us know what takes your fancy.
Street Fighter X G.I. JOE #1 (of 6)
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Aubrey Sitterson (writer) • Emilio Laiso (artist) • Mike Choi (cover)
On a hidden island in international waters, 16 combatants enter a secret tournament… one that pits Street Fighter vs. G.I. JOE! M. Bison and Destro have joined forces, and taking them down will require the world’s finest warriors: Ryu, Snake Eyes, Guile, Scarlett, Chun-Li and Duke. New challengers Aubrey Sitterson (Hulk, Superman, Tech Jacket, Worth) and Emilio Laiso (Hack/Slash: Son of Samhain) bring the visceral combat of the world’s most popular fighting game series and the real world military action of America’s fighting elite together for the first time!
FC • 40 pages • $4.99
Bullet points:
- A titanic tussle between the World Warriors and the Real American Heroes!
- Your favorite Street Fighter characters face off against G.I. JOE for the first time ever!
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency: A Spoon Too Short #1 (of 5)
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Arvind Ethan David (writer) • Ilias Kyriazis (artist & cover)
A Spoon Too Short is Dirk Gently’s most baffling and incomprehensible case. Inspired by the tantalizing alternative title for the Dirk adventure Douglas Adams was working on prior to his death, written by Arvind Ethan David and executive produced by Max Landis, A Spoon Too Short follows the continuing adventures of the world’s weirdest detective.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- The star of two (almost three) beloved Douglas Adams novels comes to comics!
- Executive produced by the writer of the upcoming TV series, Max Landis (Chronicle and Superman: American Alien)!
- Variant covers by Robert Hack (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)!
- Ask your retailer about the travel poster variant cover by Brian Miller (The X-Files)!
Wynonna Earp #1
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Beau Smith (writer) • Lora Innes (artist & cover)
The US Marshals Black Badge division has been fighting back against supernatural threats for decades. But even the toughest werewolf, most bloodthirsty vampire, or grisliest zombie knows there’s one agent to avoid at all cost: Wynonna Earp. Descended from the legendary Wyatt Earp, Wynonna is dead set on bringing the unnatural to justice! Beau Smith returns with artist Lora Innes (The Dreamer) to bring readers a chilling, new Wynonna Earp adventure!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Look for the all-new television show premiering in Spring 2016!
- Part of IDW’s big Valentine’s Day promotion!
Insufferable: On the Road #1
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Mark Waid (writer) • Peter Krause (artist & cover)
On the trail of the murderer who bankrupted them, Galahad and Nocturnus are forced to travel overseas—where their connections and resources are of no use to them!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- The first issue in the exciting second arc of Insufferable!
Haunted Love #1
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Various (writer & artist) • Bernard Baily (cover)
From the titanic terror team that brings you Haunted Horror and Weird Love comes a macabre mash-up of both hit series! Haunted Love features rotting tales of supernatural Pre-code romance from putrid horror comics from the vile horror comics of the 1950s. Lurid lust! Vicious violence! Creepy kisses! The zombie-fied Haunted Love #1 is just the first of 3 throbbing issues that will set your horrid hearts afire. Haunted Love will make your Valentines Day massacre and gory gift giving to your vile Valentine unforgettable and unforgivable.
FC • 32 pages • $4.99
Bullet points:
- Haunted Horror and Weird Love present…Haunted Love!!
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