Image Comics reprints the first issues of classic series in October’s continuation of IMAGE FIRSTS: WAVE TWO This Fall, Image Comics is re-presenting 10 first issues as an introduction to some of its most acclaimed titles. Each debut acts as a perfect primer to its corresponding ongoing series and collected editions. Starting in September and continuing through October, each reprinted first issue will be available for only $1.  

FRACTURED FABLES All-Stars Line up for Exclusive Signings at Comic-Con International 2010 FRACTURED FABLES, a star-studded all-ages anthology from Shadowline and Image Comics, will have its coming out party at Comic-Con, and creators are lining up for exclusive signings at the Image Comics Booth to celebrate! You’ll find the following FRACTURED FABLES creators at Image Comics booth #2729 during Comic-Con International 2010:  

New Sneak Peek Revealed of Jane’s Ultra-Galactic, Sexy Cyborg Revolutionist Alter-Ego (LOS ANGELES, CA) – With two weeks to go until the street date of LADY ROBOTIKA: SLAVESHIP TO THE STARS, issue #1 in the debut of the comic book series created by Bill Morrison and Jane Wiedlin, the creators today release a sneak preview of some of the key concept art from the book, and announce the pre-sale of the debut issues. Published by Shadowline and Image Comics, Lady Robotika touches down on July 14 at comic stores nationwide. To find a comic shop near you, please visit www.comicshoplocator.com.  

Ziggy Marley to join Image Comics for an exclusive signing at Comic-Con International 2010 Grammy Award-winning musician Ziggy Marley is adding another title to his already impressive resume: comic book author.  

Image Comics announces a name change for the six-issue Guardians of the Globe miniseries: GUARDING THE GLOBE. The first issue of the six-issue miniseries, cowritten by Robert Kirkman (INVINCIBLE, THE WALKING DEAD) and Benito Cereno (INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE & REX SPLODE, HECTOR PLASM) and illustrated by newcomer Ransom Getty, will be in stores in August.  

DIR EN GREY announces a co-headlining tour with Apocalyptica that begins in Toronto on August 23 and concludes September 12 in Seattle, Washington. A fan pre-order and VIP package goes on sale this Friday, July 16 (http://tixx1.artistarena.com/direngrey/), and tickets will go on sale to the general public the following Friday, July 23.  

Ibex Moon Records regretfully announces that the last four dates of the Campaign For Death Metal Purity Tour, featuring Gravehill, Cardiac Arrest and Hod, will not go on as planned.  

On July 27th, Indiana’s INVASION will unleash their Rotting Corpse Records debut, Orchestrated Kill Maneuver. Sticking with their tradition of finding the sickest and most extreme bands the underground has to offer, Rotting Corpse Records promises nothing but pure, unadulterated brutality from the newest addition to their roster.  

The mysteries deepen! What secret is Mera hiding? Where have Hawkman and Hawkgirl disappeared to? And what annoys Hawk the most about Deadman? Find out in this issue  

It’s finally here. Legendary Batman artist Neal Adams returns to Gotham with the first issue of two six-part mini-series. In the story, Batman faces a series of seemingly unrelated challenges as villains and allies old and new push him to his limits.  

Frazer Irving joins writer Grant Morrison for three issues. A villain returns to threaten the Dynamic Duo. An unexpected claim is made on the fortune of Bruce Wayne. Oh, and the amazing talents of Grant Morrison.  

Heavy metal’s two lovable goof balls seem to be on the verge of returning to their famous couch in 2011. Word has it that the show that Kip Winger blamed for his career demise will be coming back to MTV and creator Mike Judge will helm 30 new episodes to air on the cable channel.