April PREVIEWS Gems of the Month

Each month, Diamond's Premier vendors select some of their finest products for special consideration, netting them the coveted title, "Gem of the Month." Look for these selections, spotlighted in April's PREVIEWS #258, arriving in comic shops next week!

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DARK HORSE COMICS

Predators #1
APR100009D, $2.99, 32pgs., FC
Creators (W/A): Marc Andreyko, David Lapham/Guilherme Balbi, Gabriel Guzman José Verissimo, Mariano Taibo
A team of Navy SEALs is in the midst of a firefight when it suddenly goes dark. They awake to find themselves in a new and more deadly environment, stalked by a strange enemy. One by one these special-ops officers are killed by an unseen threat, until only one man remains. All alone in a strange world, he must do what he knows best—survive against all odds.
Robert Rodriguez teams with Dark Horse for an action-packed weekly prequel to his forthcoming Predators film! Just in time for the film release coming July 2010!

Buzzard #1
$3.50, 40pgs, FC
Creators (W/A): Eric Powell/Kyle Hotz
The mysterious man known as Buzzard is lost, wondering what manner of creature he is, following his brutal showdown with the loathsome Zombie Priest in Eric Powell's celebrated Goon Year.
Buzzard leaves home, wandering into the shadowy spirit realm of the forest. A dark path leads to a village living in fear of a bestial race of savages. More animal than man, these creatures hunt the villagers and drag them from their slumber in the depth of night.
As a bonus, readers will delight in the new Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddities short stories, which revive the 2005 series that paired Eric Powell with artist Kyle Hotz and leads up to the three-issue series launch in September 2010. Covers by Powell (APR100056D) and Richard Corben (APR100057D).
Retailer Incentive: Retailers who match their orders on Buzzard #1 (covers in any combination) to their orders on The Goon #33 will receive an additional 5% discount.

DC COMICS

Superman #700
APR100128D, $4.99, 56pgs, FC
Creators (W/A): J. Michael Straczynski, James Robinson, Dan Jurgens/Eddy Barrows, Berard Chang, Dan Jurgens, J.P. Mayer
DC Comics proudly presents the 700th issue of Superman, a 56-page extravaganza full of tales celebrating the Man of Steel's past, present and future! First up is a story by the man who actually killed Superman, Dan Jurgens! Then, James Robinson brings his epic run on the title to a close with a touching story featuring art by Benard Chang that brings Superman back to Earth after his time on New Krypton. Finally, we preview the exciting new Superman ongoing creative team as J. Michael Straczynski and Eddy Barrows provide a story that sets the stage for an explosive, all-new direction for The Man of Steel! (Seriously! Wait till you read this!)
Retailer Incentives: For every 25 copies ordered, retailers may order 1 75th-Anniversary variant by Eduardo Risso (APR100129D, $4.99). For every 75 copies ordered, retailers my order 1 75th-Anniversary Black & White variant by Risso (APR100130D, $4.99).

Green Arrow #1
APR100143D, $3.99, 40pgs., FC
Creators (W/A): J.T. Krul/Diogenes Neves
Brightest Day shines its light on Star City in this oversized first issue from up-and-coming writer J.T. Krul (Blackest Night: Titans, Green Arrow #30) and future superstar artist Diogenes Neves (New Mutants)! “The Fall of Green Arrow” has ended. Now who carries the heavy bow of the Emerald Archer? Coming out of the devastation, what miraculous event has occurred in Star City and what mysteries await inside that bring the forces of good and evil in search of its lone protector? Aim for a whole new era starring Green Arrow in this exciting ongoing series!
Retailer Incentive: For every 25 copies ordered, retailers may order 1 variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver (APR100144D, $3.99).

IDW PUBLISHING

Jurassic Park: Redemption #1
APR100333E, $3.99, 32pgs., FC
Creators (W/A): Bob Schreck/Nate Van Dyke
It's been 13 years since little Tim and Lex Murphy escaped from the island of Isla Sorna, and recent public opinion has reversed, with the world clamoring for authorities to re-open Jurassic Park! With the help of their controversial Granddad's inheritance and their own sharp wits, a secret deal is struck to open a new park! This time they'll get it right… right? Bob Schreck makes his writing debut on this all-new tale, under covers from fellow industry legends Frank Miller and Tom Yeates!
Retailer Incentives: For every 10 copies ordered, retailers may order 1 virgin cover by Tom Yeates (APR100334E, $3.99). For every 25 copies ordered, retailers may order 1 virgin cover by Frank Miller (APR100335E, $3.99).

IMAGE COMICS

The Bulletproof Coffin # 1
APR100404D, $3.99, 32pgs., FC
Creators (W/A): David Hine, Shaky Kane/Shaky Kane
An All New Six-Issue Series! Relive the Golden Age of comics! The Legendary Kane and Hine return to their greatest creations! See! Coffin Fly Vs. Zombie Nam Vets! The Shield of Justice walks the Dead Beat! The Unforgiving Eye sees all, forgives nothing! Red Wraith: He's red! He's dead! Ramona: Buxom, Beautiful and Bound! Big 2 Publishing, eat your heart out!

Hack/Slash: My First Maniac #1
$3.99, 32pgs., FC
Creators (W/A): Tim Seeley/Daniel Leister
Critically acclaimed cult horror hit Hack/Slash comes to Image Comics in a new miniseries that explores Cassie's first case!
16-year-old Cassie Hack has just been forced to kill her mother, the undead murderer known as the Lunch Lady! Now faced with overwhelming guilt, she must decide if she can make a life with her foster parents or use her new-found slasher killing skills to save other screaming teenagers! But does the apple fall far from the tree?
A perfect jumping-on point for new readers and a previously untold tale for old fans! Covers by Tim Seeley/Nei Ruffino (APR100405D) and Jenny Frison (APR100406D).

MARVEL COMICS

Amazing Spider-Man #634
APR100537D, $3.99, 32pgs., FC
Creators (W/A): Joe Kelly, Stan Lee, J.M. DeMatteis/Michael Lark, Marcos Martin, Max Fiumara
Grim Hunt Part 1: A Spider-Man Epic Two Decades In The Making Begins!
Several years ago, one of Spider-Man's greatest enemies, Kraven the Hunter, stalked his last prey, dying with a violent, misbegotten honor. Now, two women claiming to be his wife and daughter have tracked Spider-Man, through the urban jungle, weakening him through the Gauntlet while they prepare to attempt an unholy resurrection. They're hunting Spiders…and Spider-Man's friends and namesakes are in their sights. Written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Michael Lark (Daredevil) this is only the beginning of a Spider-summer that will be talked about for years to come.
Also Beginning This Issue: Two Exclusive Features!
Original Spidey creator Stan Lee returns with Marcos Martin for a 2-page Spidey Sunday Feature that brings the real world into Spidey's world! PLUS: J.M. DeMatteis, author of the classic “Kraven's Last Hunt” returns to the Amazing Spider-Man with Max Fiumara to explore an unknown confrontation between Kraven and Spidey's violent doppelganger Kaine…a battle which promises ramifications on the Grim Hunt itself.
Retailer Incentive: For every 15 copies ordered, retailers may order 1 villain variant by Joe Quinones (APR100538D, $3.99)

WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT

Wizard #226
$5.99, Magazine, FC
Find out everything you need to know about Megan Fox and Josh Brolin's upcoming star turns in the big-screen adaptation of DC's classic cowboy Jonah Hex, who faces supernatural threats in his movie debut. Also, find out what's next for Marvel's top team franchise The Avengers in the wake of this summer's Heroic Age. Speaking of major changes, how will the new moves at DC affect its publishing line now that there are some new sheriffs in town? And don't miss our summer convention survival guide, with everything you need to know to maximize your con-going experience-from what to pack to where to shop! Available with an Avengers cover (APR100700E) or a Jonah Hex cover (APR100701E).

 

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