New Releases by Mike Raicht

Marvel once again poses the question, What If...? What if the Skrulls WON Secret Invasion? What if the heroes LOST World War Hulk? What if Daredevil died and was resurrected by The Hand? What if Gwen Stacy survived the House of M? Collecting: What If?: Secret Invasion (2009) #1, What If?: World War Hulk (2009) #1, What If?: Spider-Man House of M (2009) #1, and What If?: Daredevil vs. Elektra (2009) #1

Trapped in the Dark, surrounded on all sides by the Boogeyman''s armies, the heroic toys venture ever deeper into the closet realm and find their way to the treacherous jungle, searching endlessly for their lost Boy, while desperately trying not to lose themselves. Unsuccessful in their quest thus far, the band of heroic toys travel farther behind enemy lines in search of their human master. There they uncover the true history of the mysterious closet realm known as the Dark in the bombed out husk of a ruined Zoo. Battle weary and vastly outnumbered by the armies of the cunning Boogeyman, Maxwell the teddy bear and Percy the piggy bank lead their troops into the savage wilds of the Jungle in search of sanctuary. Loyalties will be tested and horrible secrets exposed.

Continuing the saga of the New York Times Bestselling Graphic Novel, written by Mike Raicht & Brian Smith and illustrated by Charles Paul Wilson III! The Boogeyman has resurrected his massive army and is preparing for a final battle for the boy''s soul. The question is, who of the boy''s toys could possibly be strong enough to stand up to him? Scattered across the dark, healing from past battles, uncertain of where to turn, the boy''s loyal toys look to have little hope. Could these lost toys be defeated before the inevitable war has even truly begun? Loyalties are questioned, soldiers are lost, and dark secrets revealed, in this, the penultimate chapter of The Stuff of Legend saga, The Stuff of Legend 5: A Call to Arms.

Before there was The Walking Dead there was Deadworld with over 100 comic issues and graphic novels released and 1,000,000 copies sold. Deadworld is considered by many to be the godfather of the modern day zombie comic... A supernatural plague has been unleashed on the world. The dead return to walk the earth...but this is no standard zombie story. The dead are just soldiers for those who have crossed the Gateway. The lead zombies are intelligent, sadistic, and in addition to having a hankering for flesh, enjoy the tortuous ordeals they put the surviving humans through... NOW: New York City... a blizzard... the world in ruin... the undead fill the city streets. Those few lucky enough to survive the initial wave of undead lie huddled together in power deprived buildings high above the streets. Kolin Fleet and his small band of survivors seek to get out of the city before the snow thaws and the zombies are roaming free once again. Unfortunately, King Zombie has other ideas. Written by Mike Raicht (Marvel''s ZOMBIE and SAVAGE TALES) with art by Federico Dallocchio (BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED, STAR WARS, DC''s SUICIDE SQUAD). A Caliber Comics release.

Before there was The Walking Dead there was Deadworld with over 100 comic issues and graphic novels released and 1,000,000 copies sold. Deadworld is considered by many to be the godfather of the modern day zombie comic... A supernatural plague has been unleashed on the world. The dead return to walk the earth...but this is no standard zombie story. The dead are just soldiers for those who have crossed the Gateway. The lead zombies are intelligent, sadistic, and in addition to having a hankering for flesh, enjoy the tortuous ordeals they put the surviving humans through... NOW: New York City... a blizzard... the world in ruin... the undead fill the city streets. Those few lucky enough to survive the initial wave of undead lie huddled together in power deprived buildings high above the streets. Kolin Fleet and his small band of survivors seek to get out of the city before the snow thaws and the zombies are roaming free once again. Unfortunately, King Zombie has other ideas. THIS ISSUE: The exciting conclusion to the Frozen Over story arc! With the streets of New York still snowed in, the survivors attempt to find a way out of the city before the thaw comes. But not only are they dealing with the harsh weather and the thousands of zombies still wandering the streets of New York, they also are going to have to deal with the baddest zombie of them all -- King Zombie! But why is the King searching for Kolin Fleet and his band? And what deal did the King strike with the terrifying zombie known as the Giant in order to find them? A Caliber Comics release.

Before there was The Walking Dead there was Deadworld with over 100 comic issues and graphic novels released and 1,000,000 copies sold. Deadworld is considered by many to be the godfather of the modern day zombie comic... A supernatural plague has been unleashed on the world. The dead return to walk the earth...but this is no standard zombie story. The dead are just soldiers for those who have crossed the Gateway. The lead zombies are intelligent, sadistic, and in addition to having a hankering for flesh, enjoy the tortuous ordeals they put the surviving humans through... NOW: New York City... a blizzard... the world in ruin... the undead fill the city streets. Those few lucky enough to survive the initial wave of undead lie huddled together in power deprived buildings high above the streets. Kolin Fleet and his small band of survivors seek to get out of the city before the snow thaws and the zombies are roaming free once again. Unfortunately, King Zombie has other ideas. THIS ISSUE: Trapped in New York City, surrounded by legions of the undead, Kolin Fleet will determine the fate of those who trust him most. Will he take the road which leads him to the mysterious undead ruler of Manhattan known only as The Giant or try to bargain his way out through King Zombie? Will he sacrifice one of his own in order to lead the rest to safety? A Caliber Comics release.

Collects X-Men Unlimited (2004) #2-14, Giant-Size X-Men (2005) #3-4, Mythos: X-Men (2006) #1, material from Free Comic Book Day 2006 (X-Men/Runaways). An uncanny array of A-list talents unleashes their unlimited imaginations! The mutants of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s ASTONISHING X-MEN – Shadowcat, Beast, Wolverine, Emma Frost and the recently resurrected Colossus — take center stage in insightful and exciting solo stories! Bishop patrols the streets of District X, Gambit takes on an expensive mission, Juggernaut tries to become a teacher, Nightcrawler makes a new friend, Angel puts his business skills to the test, Iceman debates retiring from heroism, Cannonball and Sunspot try to get dates — and the astonishing X-Men meet the Runaways! Plus: Untold tales of the All-New, All-Different X-Men — and a fresh, contemporary take on the original team’s founding!

An epic story collected here for the very first time! This is the story of the League of Light, an ambitious closing story arc to the Army of Darkness comic book series! Featuring issues 18-27 of the Army of Darkness comic book series in one volume, written by Mike Raicht and illustrated by Scott Cohn (and featuring art by Dave Simons and Pablo Marcos and a special issue written by Elliott Serrano)! This sis the story of Ash at his worst, literally as he is possessed by the Hell''s Prophet and his assemble "super-team" must choose between saving their leader... or killing him and ending the curse once and for all! Also includes a complete cover gallery!

Hail to the Third Omnibus, Baby! Dynamite''s Army of Darkness saga, based on the cult hit movie, continues with this collection of issues #13-27. Volume Three promises more gory chainsaw action, more buckshot blasts to undead faces, more Deadite threats than ever before... and even more Chosen Ones! Featuring stories written by Mike Raicht (Dark Shadows) and Jim Kuhoric (Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash) with art by Scott Cohn, Mario Gully, Dave Simons, and Pablo Marcos, these tales of heroism gone horribly wrong are sure to amaze and delight.

Collections Army of Darkness Vol. 2 #5-8! After the apocalyptic events of From the Ashes, Ash is reunited with Sheila as the two set out to remake the world and reclaim the legacy of humanity. How can Ash possibly screw this up? Oh, just you wait...It all starts here in Ash''s Long Road Home!

Dynamite proudly presents the second volume of the acclaimed Army of Darkness series collecting the next 15 issues in one massive omnibus designed for reading (or, in this case, DEVOURING) a HUGE chunk of awesome Dynamite Comics in one sitting! Featuring Ash vs. the Classic Monsters (volume 1, issues 8-11), The Death of Ash (issues 12-13), From The Ashes (volume 2, issues 1-4), The Long Road Home (issues 5-8) and Home Sweet Hell (issues 9-12). Featuring the work of James Kuhoric (Freddy vs. Ash vs. Jason), Mike Raicht (Zombie), Kevin Sharpe (Nova), Pere Perez (Action Comics) and more. Also collecting a complete cover gallery showcasing the art of Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies), Sean Phillips (Marvel Zombies), Jae Lee (Stephen King''s The Dark Tower), Tony Moore (The Walking Dead), Nick Bradshaw (X-Men), Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade) and many more!

Rudy—a determined frog—hopes to overcome the odds and land his dream job delivering mail to the other animals on Popomoko Island! Rudy always hops forward, no matter what obstacle seems to be in the way of his dreams! * Mike Raicht and Brian Smith(cocreators of The Stuff of Legend) deliver a full-color, all-ages romp! * Cowriter and artist Brian Smith is a regular contributor to SpongeBob Comics.

Dynamite Entertainment''s wildly successful entry into the zombie horror genre is finally collected in its entirety! The zombie infestation rages unchecked. Only a handful of survivors remain, fighting for their lives against the rising tide of undead mayhem! Will these poor souls survive the perils of an overrun city and find safe haven Alfredo Bay''s small coastal town... or has that world died along with most everything else in this post-apocalyptic nightmare? This gloriously gory compendium of carnage comes with a special introduction by Max Brooks, author of the New York Times bestselling Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z!

Marlon and Nemo take to the waves, gathering up their old friends to help bring Dory back. But what father and son don''t realize is that there is something far more sinister going on and many dangerous surprises await them all! Can Dory be saved in time?

Marlon and Nemo take to the waves, gathering up their old friends to help bring Dory back. But what father and son don''t realize is that there is something far more sinister going on and many dangerous surprises await them all! Can Dory be saved in time?

The next thrilling chapter in the life of "Chosen One" Ashley J. Williams beings here! Opening with a return to the past, Ash has reluctantly embraced his role of humanity''s protector and fully taken on the job of guarding the world against the evil powers of the Necronomicon. What could go wrong? Well, just about everything... Featuring issues 13-17 of DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT''s fan favorite comic books series, HELLBILLIES and DEADNECKS features the writing team of James Kuhoric and Mike Raicht, along with artist Scott Cohn! Also included in this trade paperback collection is a complete cover gallery, featuring the art of Stjepan (The Darkness, Witchblade) Sejic and Fabiano (ARMY OF DARKNESS/MARVEL ZOMBIES) Neves!

Take to the skies in this thrilling new action-adventure sci-fi tale. In the near future, mankind has destroyed the Earth, and the only refuge from radioactive pollution can be found in the skies. Unfortunately, dwindling supplies and bloodthirsty air pirates make life all the harder. Join the crew of the Dawn as they battle their way through the hazards of living in this dangerous new world.

After the apocalyptic events of From the Ashes, Ash is reunited with Sheila as the two set out to remake the world and reclaim the legacy of humanity. How can Ash possibly screw this up? Oh, just you wait...It all starts here in Ash''s Long Road Home!

Presenting IDW''s G.I. JOE stories in recommended reading order. Volume 5 details the rise of The Mad Monk, introduces a new JOE, follows a deadly epidemic on a Cobra submarine, and unveils the fatal conclusion to Chuckles'' undercover operation! Includes G.I. JOE Origins #20–23, G.I. JOE Special: Helix, G.I. JOE: Infestation, G.I. JOE #23–27, and G.I. JOE: Cobra II #10–13.

How horrible could the origin of Evil Ernie''s best friend, Smiley the Psychotic Button, possibly be? Well... it involves Lucifer, mass murder, massive citizen complacency, the struggle to control hell, and the tastiest hamburgers your hard-earned 99 cents can buy, so horrible might not be descriptive enough. Plus, in a very special back up story, heaven unleashes its own trinket to battle the Smiley! The Holy Pizazzinator is born!

Who killed Brian Foster? That is the question whipping through the small town of Marcellus, New York. Clearly everyone loved the local high school star football player, didn''t they? At least that''s what it seems like to new kid in town, Greg Jordan. But perhaps the question shouldn''t be who killed Brian Foster, but what?

Complete Infestation! A dimensions-spanning zombie outbreak and The Elder Gods of H.P. Lovecraft invade the worlds of CVO, The Transformers, G.I. JOE, Star Trek, Ghostbusters, 30 Days of Night, Dungeons & Dragons, and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The critically acclaimed creator-owned book from IDW continues! As the newest recruit aboard an elusive solar-powered airship, Tug begins his training as a "Gun." On the run from The Judge, Tug has just joined the sky''s Most Wanted, but with the beautiful Cola as his pilot, and the ferocious Scram as his coach, what could go wrong?

Take to the skies in this thrilling new action-adventure sci-fi tale. In the near future, mankind has destroyed the Earth, and the only refuge from radioactive pollution can be found in the skies. Unfortunately dwindling supplies and bloodthirsty air-pirates make life all the harder. Will the crew of the Dawn escape the merciless Judge and survive another week? Read the book everyone will be talking about and find out!

The year is 1944. As Allied troops fight the enemy on Europe''s war-torn beaches, another battle rages in a child''s bedroom in Brooklyn. When the nightmarish Boogeyman snatches a boy and takes him to the realm of the Dark, the child''s playthings band together to stage a daring rescue. Maxwell the Bear has taken it upon himself to find a weapon capable of defeating the Boogeyman forever. Meanwhile, the Boogeyman continues to manipulate all the players in his grand scheme as he attempts to construct an army filled with soldiers who may well be indestructible.

The year is 1944. As Allied forces fight the enemy on Europe’s war-torn beaches, another battle begins in a child’s bedroom in Brooklyn. When the nightmarish Boogeyman snatches a boy and takes him to the realm of the Dark, the child’s playthings, led by the toy soldier known as the Colonel, band together to stage a daring rescue. On their perilous mission they will confront the boy’s bitter and forgotten toys, as well as betrayal in their own ranks. Can they save the boy from the forces of evil, or will they all perish in the process? The Stuff of Legend is a haunting and ultimately redemptive tale of loyalty, camaraderie, and perseverance. This edition includes a brand-new story featuring the Colonel’s war journal, maps, sketches, and other original material!

The zombie infestation continues unchecked and only a handful of survivors fight for their lives against the rising tide of un-dead mayhem! Will these poor souls find hope in the small coastal town of Alfredo Bay, or has that world died along with most everything else in this post apocalyptic nightmare? Dynamite''s hit series Raise the Dead returns with an all-new tale of undead debauchery, plotted by Leah Moore & John Reppion, scripted by Mike Raicht, and with art by Guiu Vilanova! Collecting the four-issue series in one volume, complete with bonus material and a cover gallery.

In a world where monsters roam freely, some stories have been lost to time... until NOW! Focusing on Godzilla''s fearsome rogues gallery, each story in Godzilla: Legends shines a light on a kaiju that has never before been the center of a comic book story. These stories delve into the minds of Anguirus, Rodan, Titanosaurus, Hedorah, and Kumonga to bring the TOHO universe to life! This collection also includes an incredible cover gallery by legendary Godzilla artists Chris Scalf, Bob Eggleton, and Art Adams.

The Lovecraftian monsters invade the worlds of The Transformers and G.I. JOE in Infestation 2! It''s a steam-punk world in the grips of panic as terrifying beings from the depths of the ocean corrupt both humans and Decepticons! Meanwhile, Cobra has always had a penchant for dark experiments. This time they''ve gone too far and opened a portal to a realm of violence and madness! As squadron after squadron of Cobra Vipers falls under the thrall of the Elder Gods there seems no way to stop the hideous transformations that are taking place. Can Snake Eyes stop it?

"A world that has suffered the unleashing of a supernatural holocaust as the dead have risen to walk the earth ... Isolated pockets of humanity struggle to survive against the mindless hordes of zombies and something far more sinister and evil ... Is the darkness that sweeps over the world too heavy to keep man from plunging into extinction, or will the persistance and ingenuity of mankind win out in the end?"--P. [4] of cover.